assets Their warehouses, in which large quantities of nitrate were stored close to the sea. were saved, but large quantities of coal, a costly article there, were burned.

TER RIBLE STORY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC.

Cl"' ca r0' Ctoit)er ~ • —me J-rtbunes Bos ton Special pays : "A year ago last February the barque James of Boston Failed from New Wh Wales in the direction of the Auck land Islands, a group which lies in the South p ac io c Ocean near New Zealand. A few days later the Boston barque Maria H. Long, and an English barque, namp unknown, flowed on the same course. No tidings of the Boston vessel were recpived in this city .$1 yesterday, when Captain Bremen of Bideford. Maine, of the barque Marathon o f New York, returning from a voyage round the' World, brought back a terrible story regarding 'them. At one of the ports at tfhieh he' stopped he had fallen in with a sailor, or some one who had known him, who to be the sole survivor of the three crews. The vessels, he said, had be come becalmed m the vicinity of the Auck land Islands, and laid there together several days. They were boarded at night by cani bals, who came in large numbers, over powered the crews, plundered the ships and bottled them. The men were carried pris oners to the shore and furnished food for the horrible feasts of their captors. No particulars of the fight or of the survivors, or the escape were obtained, but the facts are pretty well authenticated and the long absence of the vessels furuishes good ground for believing that the sbory may be true." [The Marathon skirjper must have been im posing on Cousin Jonathan in the matter of the Auckland Island cannibals. The islands have lately been bought by a New Zealand Squatter for a sheep run ]

Foundering of the Steamship Pacific.

TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE DROWNED

Ikteixigence has been received of the foundering of the steamer Pacific, from Vascouvers Island, with terrible loss of life. The only survivor, Frederick -Telly, states :— " There were about two hundred people on foowd, more or less, and we steamed all that day against a head wind blowing from the south-east fresh. During the day the crew were constantly pumping water into boats to ieep the steamship on an even keel, first on one side and then on the other, and she would list to on either side alternately. As I noticed, the boats abaft the paddle-boxes had no oars in them on either side, but the forward boats had oars in them. THE VESSEL STRIKES. Between 8 and 9 o'clock that evening, and ■while I was in the cabin in bed, I heard a crash, and felt a shock as if we had struck a rock or something of the kind, and heard something fall as if a lot of rocks had broken into us and had fallen in by her starboard bow, and immediately I heard the bell strike to stop her, and then to back her, and then strike to go ahead. PREPARATIONS MADE TOR SAVING LIFE. I went on deck to the starboard side, for ward of the paddle-box, where a number of men were trying lo get the long boat out, but they could not do it. I then went to see about the port boat forward, and helped five or six ladies into it and tried to get the boat off, but we could not budge the boat. There we're about twenty ladies in the boat I then heard it said that the two boats abaft the wheels had gotten off, but did not see them. The boat I was near was partly full of water and we could not get he. off at all. The boat, when lowered, capsized, and I and several others climbed up on her bottom. All the ladies were drowned. I subsequently, with another, left the boat's bottom, and climbed on top of the pilot house, which was floating near, and we held on to the upper wire that came out of the top. I saw three rafts. The first had one man on, the next had three men and a woman, and the other I could notmakeout, owing to to the distance except that there were human beings on it. I and my comrade were on the top of the pilot-house all of the sth until about 4pm., when he died. I then cut him loose. I think he was drowned by the waves washing over him. Soon after he died I sighted a vessel, and called, and also heard the people on the other rafts calling. I did not see the other rafts after that, and that vessel did not come near to me. About 10 o'clock a.m. on the sixth (Saturday) saw a vessel bearing down on me. I was very weak by that time, but waved my hat, and the vessel sent a boat and took me up.

Great Kingite Meeting at Hiku rangi.

EUROPEANS REFUSED ADMISSION TO

ATTEND,

(From our Special Correspondent.)

BY TELEGRAPH FJtOM ALEXANDRA,

HIKURANGI. This day, 6 a.m. All the natives are assembled here. No business is going on. Feasting is to be the order of the day. It is generally reported that the talking commences to morrow. Eurrpeans are not allowed up. A messenger brought up a letter from Mr Woon (late Government officer) to Tv Tawhiao ask ing if he can come up. Tawhiao has refused permission.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Invicta.—A meetiDg was held on Satur day. All the shares were taken up. Work Wag recommenced to-day. Tiki.—Application was lodgod to-day for ten acres for the Prospectors, and two five acres claims by other parties. Hbenak's Claim.—Some good specimens Were obtained on Saturday.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

liTom our own «jorreßjjuuucuu.; Saturday night. Sir George Grey's Address. The Theatre Eoyal was crowded to excess tcnight to hear the address of Sir George wey. Hi s speech was a most exhaustive one, reviewing the Tairua question the inci dence of taxation, gold duty, the possibility w constructing a railway to Waikato, the question of foreshore, and land. Throughout ™8 address his Honor was frequently ap plauded, and sat down among prolonged cheering. Mr Cowell moved and Mr Lawior seconded a resolution thanking and endorsing Wo requisition of 750 signatures which he Presented. Mr Bagnall was put up by Billy «°we to occupy the meeting until Sir George *ould be bound to leave by steamer. He *ss howled down but persisted in his attempt *° speak, and the greatest confusion prevailed during which Sir George Grey bid the meet ing good night as the steamer was on the point of leaving. He was accompanied to toe wharf by a large crowd, and was loudly Peered as the vessel left.

This day. The Cure gold melted weighed 295 ozs. AMat 300 tons were crushed. The City of London melted weighed 590 <»». 10 dwts., from 250 tons. ihe^oanatairi has 340 ozs 4dwts melted I*0 * 650,t0n8. algar has 25 ozs. 15 dwts. melted .^W&orge Grey and the Natives. ■ «^.i?»?ffle.Bting Sir, George Grey held' with ™l«t natives, at ■ Shor!and,i< some: hard l things Bffi'**?' w-Tatiikinp'-. said, referring' W),th"e 7"™s'we didnbt^give ttein QP *indstill hold "*» this is>f.Boj»rc».{ of'trouble- to us. j My

p«a w oW ite Tvr not paid for in a ?r° womTn AT Slf en °Ut in adulte'y with for tW ? erC *s?P"«>n to conduct matters and liS My laml ia E°ld t0 Eur °P^ SythiJl^oo /i fc Party t0 St ' D°r d° 1 knOW

NAPIER.

(*rom Our Own Correspondent.) _, This day. <w« -n ™ Native Minister, bir Donald McLean arrived last night in tk ra comme*ice electioneering. Ine Luna, it is expected, will for some tune be employed in providing the necessaries ot life, blankets, etc., to East Coast natives, j-nere are a good many electors among these

PORT CHALMERS.

(Prom our own correspondent.)

tp This day, 4.-U £? - y vessels arrived on Saturday, two, the Waimate and Carmarthenshire, being ships from London ; two schooners, Cieneo and Jessie, the barque the Sea Shell, from Hobart Town ; the Yarra, from Melbourne : the barque Woodville, from Newcastle ; the steamers Otago and Alhambra, from Mel bourne ; the rest coastwise and inter-pro vincial. x

The Ship Waimate. me captain of the Waimate reports a light weather passage, exception one heavy S.W. gale in the South Atlantic. No N.N.E. trades, and poor westerly winds across the bout-hern Ocean, hanging between N.W. and and N.E. Passed south of the large ice held ; only sighted two bergs. She brought rf4b immigrants of a good class, and very healthy. There v/ere two deaths and one birth. All were landed to-day, after a pas sage of 91 days from port to port, and SG from land to land.

The Carmarthenshire, 11G days, was jammed ten days in the Channel by head winds, and had much light weather after wards. Sighted no ice. Arrived at the heads, ship May Queen from London.

AUCKLAND S.P. COMPANY.

A large meeting of the shareholders of this Company was held this afternoon in Mr Tothill's office, Captain Daldy in the chair. The seventh half-yearly report and balance sheet were read. These showed the position of the Company to be prosperous. The half year's results appears as credit balance of £3199 18s Id. This, with the reserve fund of £f)000, shews accumulated profits to be £8199- ISs Id. A dividend of ten per cent, was declared. A vote of thanks to Mr Lodder and the directors was passed.

The Schooner Kate McGregor on Fire.

This afternoon, about a quarter to three o'clock, a fire broke out on board the schooner Kate McGregor, at Custom House-street, but by the prompt exertions of people at hand was extinguished, although not before the galley was ruined and a few planks of the decks scorched together with the fore boom. It transpires that the acccident occurred in the following manner :—Au guste Miller, the mate acting under instructions, was about to superintend the tarring of the hold and for that purpose had opened a tin of tar which he placed over the galley fire to warm so that it should run f reeiy. Some of the tar had run down one of the sides of the tin,anda minute or twoafterit was put near the fire the flames caught the inside stream of tar and running up com municated with the body of inflammable body in side. Muller was sitting in the galley looking in, when the flames suddenly broke out nearly filling the galley. The man behaved with great presence of mind for without hesitation he siezed the tin all flaming as it was, and carried it out with the idea of throwing it overboard. He was so burnt in the attempt that he was obliged to drop the tin on deck, where the flames were very near getting the mastery, The damage done appears to be about £10.

THE MAYORALTY.

We have been requested to publish the fol lowing letter from a member of the City Council :—To the Editor of the Evening Stak : Sir, —In your local of Saturday you say that the City Council held a meeting in reference to the election of the future Mayor, and. that it was decided that Mr. Tonks should be asked to resign. Whoever is your informant allow me to tell him it is a gross fabrication. It is true a meeting was held for the purpose of keeping two Councillors from contesting the Mayoralty. It was understood that Messrs. Prime and Hurst were to stand, the Council requested Mr Prime to retire in favour of Mr Hurst, as he (Mr Prime) had served his year of office. However, he refused, giving as his reason that he had promised several friends and did not wish to disappoint them. The question of salary was not mooted, as the Councillors were aware that the paltry sum of £150 per annum did not recoup our worthy Mayor for his well known hospitali ties and lavish expenditure during his year of office.—l am, etc., One of the Councillors. We have much pleasure in publishing the foregoing correction. We believe it was a meeting of the Firebrigade Committee to which the other members of Council were invited with the object of considering how an outsider might be prevented from being elected to the office of mayor. With refer ence to the intention of cutting down the salary to £10 if Mr Tonks should be put in by ratepayers we can simply state that this was the statementmadetoMr Tonks by the deputation from the Council which waited on him, and that he was by that deputation informed that the Council had resolved that if he did not retire, and if he was elected the Council would cut down the Mayor's salary to £10. If it was not resolved at the meeting, then the Council must have been misrepte sented by the deputation -which waited on Mr Tonks. We Bhall be very happy to give every opportunity for affording information on the subject:

A CORRECTION.

To the Editor of the Evening Stak.

Sir, —Allow me to inform you that there is absolutely no foundation for the report in your Saturday's paper, that I had con sented to retire from the candidature for the Mayoralty, either in favor of Mr. Hurst or anyone else. Nor am I aware of anything having been seriously said about reducing the salary of the next Mayor, be he whom he may.—Yours, &c, F. L. Pkimb.

LATE SHIPPING.

The schooner Ruby from Whangaroa brings 32,000 feet sawn timber, 1 spar and 1 case apples. The schooner Charybdis brings SO.OuOft baulk tim bar, 70,000 shingles, 8 spars and sundries from Whan garoa. Tlie cutter Leo brings 50 tons coal.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

A. new season was inaugurated on Satnrday even ing at the Theatre, and we are happy to state that Miss Carry George and Mr R. W, .Lawrence nave arranged to taito the principal characters during its term. '■ Alter C&rk," Dioa Boucicault's most sensa tional drama, was produced on Saturday, and * took' immensely. Owing to our columns being crowded with mail matter we are unable to give an extended critique, but the performance was in all reapeois satisfactory, and there w»s a capital honse.

On Saturday last, at Whangaroa, a man named Scott got his shoulder broken between two large logs that had broken adrift.... He ;was oarried to Waimate by natives and jnothing has been:heard'of hitfl i?ince. The, i ib\ lowing* vje^els.. were lying v an (Whangaroa« JMoneyniek." Schooners'—A'irfy,-": Charf Mis, jEuby.

A report is in circulaiion in the journals of San Francisco, relating to Mr Olson whose famous tamato sauce is still used in Auck land, and whose tomato gardens in Parnell are still pointed to as a memento of the past. The paragraph states that Hans Olson reached San Francisco by the last Australian steamer. Mr Olson had drafts and coin in his pockets worth 2000 dollars. He went into a Post-street gambling house where he was relieved of 1600 dollars, by " Boston Charley, a bunce drummer." The paragraph goes on to say that the " case was reported to Chief Cockril, who soon ascertained that the draft had been deposited m the Bank of British Columbia. With the assistance of the British Consul, Olson procured an in junction against the bank. This portion of the property being securely ' tied up,' steps were taken to recover the coin. It was ■with a bad grace that the gamblers disgorged, but they actually did. Mr Olson received his money in full, at the Chief's office, on Saturday. No more bunko for him."

Good News for ladies and gentlemen who wish to cover their halls, dining rooms, or offices. Welcome Information to Hotel keepers and country settlers. You can obtain good floor-cloths at 2s 0J per square yard, which are really worth 3s 9d, but are offered at 2s 9d to affect an immediate sale. They are on view at the City Hall, where also may be seen the great est show of carpets in the province.—Good tapestry at 2s 9d ; tapestry Brussel carpet, 3s lid ; real Brussels from 5s ; passage floor cloths from'2s (>d ; stair, Kidderminster and Hemp carpets at low prices ; magnificent as sortment of Lace Swiss net, leno and muslin curtains from 3s lid to 55s ; beautiful white toilet quilts from 5s (3d ; toilets covers from Is ; window Holland for blinds, all widths ; mattrasses and palliases, well made. Carpets laid free of charge by a skilled hand.— Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's fur nishing room, Queen-street, Auckland.— Advertisement.

THE EVfefflffGr STAB MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 1875



mo THE ELECTORS OF JNEwluiS Gentlemen, —Having reason to l-ielieve that I fairly represented your opinions in Parliament, and knowing that I did my best to do so, I offer myself as a Candidate for re-election. There is nothing I can say that will enable yon to know more of me than yon do now, as I am and have been personally known for many years to neariy all of you. As to what is to be done now, I say let us, as far as possible, manage onr own affairs. Surely, we who know and are interested, can do so better than those who neither know nor care, and whose interests are often opposed to ours. If you see fit to elect me, my conduct will be the same in the future as it has been in the past—an endeavour, as far as possilile, to get unity of action among our Members; to reduce wasteful expenditure ; to put power into the hands of the people, not to deprive them of it; and that all great questions should be submitted to them. WM. SWANSON. STRAYED, from Onehunga, on the 21st November, a small Cliesnut Horse, white star on forehead, near hip down. Anyone giving information of the same will receive the above reward.—Apply to E. Gilhar and G. Cook, Waken el d street, AuckJand. A LADY accustomed to tuitiou in Music aDd Pinning is desirous of securing a low Pupils for a short uonrse of Lessons during tbe Christmas vacation.—For terms and further informa tion, apply to Mrs Lewis, Epsom House, Epsom ; or, Mrs Flower, Scarbio' Terrace, P<u'acll. W "ANTED, a respectable Married Couple to take charge of the Hotel o.t the Waiwera; none bin those of unexceptio1 able character and ability neod apply.—Robert Graham, High-street. AJSTED, two first-class Draper's Assistants.— Apply to J. Smith, Draper, Queen-street. W AJSTED, Pupils to learn Grammar and Commercial Correspondence in the Ger man, French, and Spanish Laiguage —Apply Adolf Ahlfield.jit Messrs. Close Bros., Queen-street AJNTED, a Girl, about 15 or IG, to make herself generally useful. —Apply at the United States Dining llooms, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong Boy to milk and make himself generally useful in the suburbs; good wages given.—Apply for address at this office. ANTED, immediately, a good General Servant. —For address, apply at this office. ANTED, a Boy about 14.—Apply to G. Thorogood, Lome-street. . ri^O TAILORS. —Wanted, a good X Coat Hand—Apply at once to H. L Posseniskie, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Loan of a Saddle Horse for four days to drive Cat.tle. — Apply atonca Domain Dairy, A bercrom bio-street. W~ ANTEL\ a Wheelwright.— Apply lo Gisborne, Engineer P'ctty J<ne. ANTED, an elderly Woman to take charge of a House and young Family.— Apply at this office for addres?. ANTED, for the Hot Springs, Waiwera a Man to take charge of Visitor's boat on fifhiDg and pleasure excursions.—Appiy to Eobert Graham, High-street. ANTED to LET, a four-roomed House fn Chapel-street, near St Matthew.s Church.—* pply next door. ANTED to LET, two or three Bedrooms with use of Sitting-room; with board or without; suitable for man and wife.— Apply for address at this office. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to mind a Baby, and make herself useful, where she will be treated as one of the family.—Apply at once to Mrs H. Waite tinsmith. Upper Queen-street. WANTED, by a young Lady, a situation in a Fancy Goods Shop, or in any light employment.—For address, apply at this office WANTED, a Situation as Dress maker, or Whee'er and Wilson's Machinist. —Apply by letter to O.D, Stab office. WANTED, by a respectable person from Kn gland, Employment as House k.'eper; would be be generally useful, and could assist in business if required.—Address M.C, office of this paper. ANTED, a good General Ser vant—Apply at Masonic Hotel. WANTED, a respectable young girl to assist in House work - Apply at the Stab office. WANTED, an Errand Boy.— Apply Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, two smart Boys about H.— Apply to Mr George Glednill, Wellesley street. ANTED, a good Coach Painter"; constant employment to a good. hand.— Sinclair and Morton, King-street, Dunedin. ANTED, a General Female Ser vant,—Apply to Key J. Hobbs, Beresford street. ANTED, Parties about to get married to purchase their Furniture from "W. L. Eoth, manufacturer, for the lowest possible cash pries; and to know that they can have a cottage comfortably furnished for weekly payments.—Upper Queen-street, New on. WANTED to LET, unfurnished, to a respectable party without young children, three or four rooms, including kitchen, being portion of a house situated iv a most healthy and pleasant part of Parnell; terms moderate.—For address, apply at this office. ; ■ ■ ANTED, a Girl about. 15 to do General Housework.—Apply Ptab office. ANTED to BtY, a four or five- I roomed Cottage in the vicinity of Hobson, ■Grey, or Wakefield-streets.—W. Flood 5, Exchange. ANTED, an Upholsterer.—T. and I H. Cooke, Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers, '148, Queen-street ■ . ; , ANTED, a good General Servant —Apply to Mrs Hesketh, Epsom__ ANTED 7 a GenerarServant— Apply to Mfs.'G. M. Reed, North Shore, at ithis office. • • WANTED, 10,000 VISITORS, i t tJ. to the Ellerslie Garden:—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry ]Go-Round; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic ■-parties provided for on shortest notice. to SELL, about three I yy» > apres SJand'. sitjia^d pa ,Great fo rth Road, :clfjge Byithe lafr} Superintenctenw'residence. Price, £50; one-half can remain on mortgage,1 at 8 per cent for one year.—Address^," Land," btar office. i



WANTED to Rent, a four-roomed Cottage, with garden, within five minutes walk of the Market. —Apply to Thomson and Hiven, Queen-street junction. O PRINTERS.—Wanted, a Work ing Foreman for a Jobbing Office ; must be a first-claps Jobbing Hand. No otber need apply. Per manent employment.—Apply to J. Hughes, Welling ton, stating qualifications, &c, in full. WANTED, one or two Gentlemen to join another in keeping house ; expenses very moderate. —Address "Alpha," office of this paper. ANTED, a few Boarders in a quiet family at Parnell.—For address, apply at this office. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &r., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to witli despatch. ANTED JO OWN, that I). Goldie in prepared to supply? all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includin Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at hia Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANT ~E~D K~N~O W N, ALEX. JAB. BROWN, Workihg Man's Architect, is preparingl designs and working1 draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, &c, at a low nominal charge, for Oia advantage of smnll capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, .Union-street, Auckland. AIS TED JSnown, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRICKS. Lariie«' and Children's Lentherßoots 4«6d, 5s 6d, 03 Cd, and 7a Od: Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s Od, 5s Cd, and C>s Gel. a New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHKRSON'S, Karangahape Road, IST wton. X\T SMITH, deceiving and TV n Forwarding .Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Good* delivccd from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied. ANTEr7E:NOW-N, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. 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 scil the most delicate fabric even when need immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, kc, Queen-street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinjfor. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new prerniKes, 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 aod Boys' Suits made to order.. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the Hhortest notice, WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coct. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WA JN TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at fbe 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, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. rouserß to measure at 15s warranted Bhrunk.—The antheon, 198, Queen-street. W~AN"TJsI>r~6OO tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager TMPORTANT CJALE or DKAPEBY GOODS AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES. WILLIAM WILSON. 204 & 20G, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Respectfully intimates that having purchased from the Trustees in the Estato of William Vaile, Draper, he, Coromandel, the entire Stock, at about one-half the Original Cost Price, consisting of— GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, He will hold a GEEAT SALE OF Mantles and Jackets, Dress Materials, Overskirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing, Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c, At just about one-half regular Selling Prices, to an inspection of which W. Wilson invites the attention of all intending buyers, assuring them that such a general collection of Bargains in Millinery and general Drapery Goods, at such reductions from the regular prices, is seldom to be met with. The following are only a few of the many Cheap Lines to be found in this Stock: — 300 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats, Mr. Vailes' former price, Is 6d to 4s Cd each; present price, 10£ dto Is 6d Ladies' Leghorn Flop Hats, at2s6d; worth 4s Cd 120 dozen Ladies' Silk Neck Scarfs, in all colours, at Is each 350 yards Colored Dress Grenadines, at 7M per yard; worth Is 3d. STAYS ) ( STAYS STaYS > Great Bargains in \ STaYs SrAYS ) ( STAYS 700 yards Striped and Checked Japanese Dress Silks, at lljd; worth Is 6d 180 Ladies' Overskirts, at 5s lid each; former price, 10s 6d and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at la lid per yard. in great { gj^ g£S£ i Greatly Variety. { S^MmS { Reduced- Prints and Muslins, a large assortment, greatly reduced. A large lot of Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, greatly reduced. ..;...-., ■ In the above Stock will be found a good assortment bf Plain Household Drapery, which, having been ?' urchased at less than one-half the original cost, the ull benefit of those large reductions will be given to our customers and the public, ! B^" The Sale commences To-day (Saturday), the 4th instant, und will continue for three weeks only. WILL IA M WI L S ON, 204 and 206, Queen-street, Auckland, FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a three roomed Cottage in good repair at Springbank, 'Ponsonby.—For particulars, apply- to Mrs Rogers, Ponsonby Store, near McKinstry's. Ij^OE, SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek irontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, at Kemuera, a comfortable 7-roomed House, with good large Fgarden, within eaiy distance of the Railway Station. • Apply to ■- •.■< JOHN SOPPET, •—«s! No. 8, Qneen-streett



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Sole Lessee G. W. Collier. Stage Manager .. .. K. W. Lawrence. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), 6th DECEMBER, 1875, GEEAT SUCCESS OP A D F F A A TT. R R E E X X R X ! ! Last Night! Last Night! AFTER DARK I AFTER DARK ! MISS CAERY GEORGE AS ELIZA.! 035?" To-morrow (Tuesday) Evening, first appear ance in Auckland of the charming songstress and soubrette artiste, MISS JENME NYE ! " Fra Diavolo !" " Fra Diavolo I" pITXH A E L. TO-NIGHT Pjß NIGHT! CHANGE OF PANORAMA. First Night of Seventeen Years Captivity, embodying the adventures of James Morrell, the first Queensland Explorer. MONS. OTRIEL'S EXTRAORDINARY DOGS in new Feats of Intellect, Education, and Second Sight! ZW GRAND GIFT DISTRIBUTION, _sa The -winning numbers to be selected by the Dog Biner! N.E.—The Two Principal Prizes To-night will be an elegant Marble Flower-Stand, value £3 10s, and a handsome gilt-framed Oleograph, value £-1 10s. Prices of admission—3k, 2s, and Is. T OENE-STEEET HALL. MONDAY, 6th DECEMBER. A Grand Variety Entertainment WIIjIj HE GIVEN HY TIIR ! LEADING AMATEURS of AUCKLAND, Fob thk BENEFIT of MRS. CHURCH AND FAMILY. PKOGKAMME:— Part I. Original Prologue, Mr Blackman ; Overture by the Good Templar Band; Song, ''Absent, though not Forsaken, Mr C. Harding ; Comic song-, W. Doran; Double Boiiß and dance, Mettam Bros ; Acrobatic Feat, J. McKewan; Baßs Pong, J. Reed ; Sung and Dance, A. O'Brien ; Comic fcene "Watermelon Man," with Bonjr " When nay Band begins to Play," (by desire)—P. Doran. —Intermission of ten minutes. Part 11. Overture by the Good Templar Band; Sailor's Hornpipe. 11. Grayden ; Recitation, A. Smith ; Comic Roiif?, H. Davey ; Double song and dance, O'Hare and Forbes; Song, " Florence," C. Harding.— To conclude with a Laughable Farce, by the Company. Tickets, 3s and 2s, can be had of Messrs. Archard, Brown, Hill and Fenton, H. Harding, Lyon Bros., Crown Inn. Thames Hotel, Greyhound Hotel, Ex change Hotel, and Waller's, Tobacconist. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. P.. DORAN, Manager. CMTY EAST ELECTION. I beg to tfive definite and distinct notice to all Electors of City East that f am a Candidate for that constituency, to which position I have been pledged ever since Mr VogoPa meeting at the Choral Hall. As sooa as the present Assembly is dissolved 1 shall formally address the Electors. W. L. REES. 4th December, 1875. PLEASANTLY-SITUATED Apart ments at Mrs Morleys, ifavelock House, Symonds-street. CTGREENWOOD, Auctioneer, . Market Houee, Auckland, begs to inform the public generally that he is willing: to sell and conduct out-door sales of any det-ci iption whatever, or receive Household Furniture, etc., etc., at the Market House, for sale by auction, at the rate of 1% per cent. Country orders conducted at the same rate, with the extra charge of travelling added. "j^ O T I 0 E. It Is requested that all Accounts due to H. Cnim- Torrisß, Grocer, Queen-street, will be settled forth, with, otherwise they will be handed over to a Solicitor for recovery. m o BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up tc 10 o'clock a.m. on Satur day, 10th instant, for the erection of a Two-Storey Residence, in Hobson-street. for C. Greenway, Esq. Plans and particulars at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. V" ALTJ AB LE IT KE E'HOITd FOR SAL E. MESSRS HENDER-ON & PTRVGGON Offer FOR SALE their Valuable Freehold Property in Vincent-street. '■ he Building is a large Double- House, e»ch containing six rooms, or may be made into one Large Handsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The property is beautifully situated, commanding a moat extensive view of the city. The looms are spacious and well ventilated. Intending Purchasers will be shewn over the pre miseson application. HENDERSON & SPRAGGON, "Viocerit-ftreet OK IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. E MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODB, &c. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B.—Book bought, sold, and exchanged. rpo CONTRACTORS AND CARTERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to December the Bth, for Carting the Machinery and Pipes, &c, of the Waterworks, particulars of which can be obtained from T. & S. MOREIN. Queen- street, November 24. HHENDERS REQUIRED FOR DEBENTURES TO BE SOLD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT, 1875. Fmsr Issue, £20,000.' Tenders will be rereived at tbe Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of MONDaY, the 20ih day of December, 1875, from persoDS willing? to purchase Debentures to be sold by the Public Build ings Commission«rs under the authority of the Public Buildings Act. 1875, and secured on the piec-a of l<«nd set forth in Schedule 2 of the said *ct The total amount proposed to be issued at present la £20,000. The Debentures bear interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum payable half-yearly. The Principal to be repaid at par, by the application to annual drawings of 1 per cent. Sinking Fund The Debentures will be issued in amounts of £100 each Part of the property upon which the Debentures are charged Is at present leased, and produces an annual income of £1609 per annum, being sufficient to cover the Interest and Sinking Fund, on the amount of Debentures now proposed to bo issued. , , ;' A portion of the old Supreme Court S:te remains to be leased, together with other valuable properties. ■ No mora Debentures will be issued until the rents equal' the annual charge for Interest and Sinking Fund. . m Tenders to state the amount proposed to be given for each Debenture of £100. G. GREY, Superintendent. TTNITK D NEW ZEALAND U MEN-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. ; General Meeting1 will be held at the British Hotel on Monday December 0, at 8.15 p.m., Persona wishing to become Members are invited to attend. ..:■■ . i 1...".... ..,...-. D. J. PRIMROSE, Chairman. ■ Auckland, December 4, 1875. PACIFIC H O T E L, QUEKNrSTEBET, AUCKLAND. . i JOHN DARBY, Peopbietoe. j John Darby begs to inform his friends and the public that he has Removed from the Comme'Cial Hotel, Shortund-street to the Pacinc Botel, Queen st.-eet, and in r«turm> g his best'thanks for p-st patronage, hopes that by keeping brands of Wi-es, Spirits, Ales, etc., as heretofore, combined with first class accommodation for travellers, JUe will merit a continuance of their support.



«T OST TKIBES OF ISRAEL." In accordance with numerous solicitations, Mr. REKS will re-deliver his Lecture on the tubject, 'Is the British Nation a portion of the lost Ten Tribes of the House of Israel," on TUESDAY, 7th December, at half-past seven p.m., in the Booms of the Young Men's Christian Association. Admission: ONE SHILLING. Proceeds for the Benefit of the Building Fund of the new Congregational Church, Beresford-street. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The last meeting for the present Session will be held in the Museum Buildings on TRI* (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, when the lollowing Papers will be read: — 1. Notes on the discovery of Moa and Moa-hunter remaina near Whaugarei, by G. Thome, jun 2. Observations on the Evidences of Change in the Elevation of the Waikato District, by James Stewart, C E. 3. Notes on the Introduction and Acclimatisation of Salmon, by James Stewart, C.E. The attendance of Ladies is invited. — T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent-streets. The Annual Soiree will be held To-morrow (Tues day) Evening. Tea at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d. Chairman—Rev. G. H. Turner. Speeches by Revs P H Cornford, W Gittos, AY Lock wood, P Mason, W Tinsley, Messrs Cole, Coupland, and G Hemus. A Choice Selection of Music by the Choir. TTUSIJN ESS NOTICE. WILLIAM FITTS Respectfully informs the inhabitants of ParneU that lie will OPEN in the Butchering Trade on the premises, near the Windsor Castle, To morrow. Dec 3, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a j Share of their patronage. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment.—R. Alison, Willow Grove, Beach Road, Devonport. /^OALS, Coals, Coals. Ex Glimpse. v^/ The undersigned having purchased the above Cargo, are prepa.ed to deliver same a B'asonable Rites.—W. and Or. Winstone, Custom-liouae-street. LOST, on Sunday last, between Victoria Wharf and Willow Grove Ga-deDs, a Go d Locket and Chain, containing Cbiia'a Portrait. —Tho finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office . ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost oa Saturday night from X ewton, 1 Brown Mare white siar in face, and white hind feet—Any one leaving- the same at the Glasgow Store, Groat North Road, will receive the above reward. FOE- SALE, several superior Allot ments at'Ponsonby, South Newton, and North Shore. Also, 200 acres of first-class Land, adjoining the Township of Tokatoka. -with deep water frontage to the Great Northern Wairoa. Also, 180 acres of good Land on the Omaru Block, between Tokatoka and Matakohe. And 300 acres of superior Land, with good creek running through it, on the Okahu Block, Kaipara. All of which will be sold at a very low price. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. /^1 LEDHILL'S PATENT IMPROVED IJT STOPPERED BOTTLE FOR AERATED WATERS. ~ The Public are hereby caution ed against purchasing, using, or trafficking in my Patent Improved stoppered Bottles for Aerated Water. Each bottle has the wordß " Gledhlll'4Patent," in raised letters on the outside. GEO. GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. pAPER BAGS ! T>APER BAGS Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPPING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Smill HaDd and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, in?" Printed if required. Price Lists on application. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. p Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland. POTATO ES ! Potatoes ! Potatoes ! In quantities to suit purchaser*. OATS! MAIZE! BRAN! CHAFF! R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. TtfEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE. On the first of January, IS7G, will be published, at the Office of the Otago Daily Times and Witness Com pany (Limited;, Dunedin, the First Number of the NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE: A Quarterly Journal of General Literature, to be Edited by a Committee consisting of the following gentlemen: Profeßsor G. 8. Sale, Dunedin; Professor J. M. Brown, Christchurchj Professor D Macgregor, Dunedin; Captain F. W. Hutton, Dunedin; Rev. R. L. Stanford. The "New Zealand Magazine" is intended to be \ open for the expression of all shades of opinion, and for the discussion of all questions of general or Colonial interest. Many of the best known writers in all parts of the Colony have already announced their intention of becoming contributors. Subscription for the year, Ten Shillings. Order iron any Bookseller. A limited number of Advertisements will be printed with each number of the Magazine. Scale: j62 per page per insertion; or £5 per page per annum, Communications to be addressed to the The Editors, Museum, Dunedin. Subscriptions and advertisements to be forwarded to The Manager. Rattray-street, Dunedin. ■V/T A C H I N E R Y. W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customers and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, ..; -AS. " ! MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will1 still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. ~ . Timber Jacks as formerly. ■ For sale. Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. OTRAWBERKAES and CHEAM, of K3 the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. ....... | WJEuNEaDAY, DECEMBER 8. VILLA. RESIDENCE AND COTTAGE, OJSEHUNGA. j ~,„.. .._ M. JONES &/CO., HAVE received instructions to sell i by auction, on Wednesday,, December 8, at Onehtmga, immediately after sale of Timber, ~ S A Two-atorey Villa Residence of eight rooms, | :■■'-' rooms, thoroughly fenced, with freehold allot ment, laid out as orchard and garden, well watered/ situated opposite Mrs. Norman's. ..'." Also,, ■ '..,.-',../ ','. '.'',.-.. .-.'. " A Four-roomed Cottage and Allotment, adjoining the above. ■ ■ ''"' '■ i I—__ ' • ■■>•-■■ •'■'■■" ' I Terms at Bale.' T !,'' -THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. | MACHINES. SEWING MA CHI NE S, nnHE subscribers will sell at'the mart, jJL Fort-street, on Thursday next, the 9th instant, at 11 o'clock, ■ | Sewing Machine" by Binger, Whee'er and Wilson, and other Cornea a ies. ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, m AUCtionoenii g



TO-MORROW. EX L^TITIA FROM SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. L. W. EATON. HAS received instructions to sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Tueiday), at eleven o'clock, 770 ga'lons Lime Juice 830 galloi b Cocoatmt Oil 41801bs Beche-de-m<;r 60 dozeD bunches Dried Bmanas 40 dozen Pine apples 9 cwt toffee 60,000 dozen Oranges. TO-MORROW. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. EX ■ MACGREGOR ' PROM SAN FRANCISCO. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 00 cases California Apples Also, 50 cases Hobart Town Apples. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 7th Dec, at eleven o'clock, New and Seasonable Drapery, Clothing, ftc Just Landed, for unreserved sale. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. BUILDINGS IN QUEEN-STREET. THE subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction, on the premises, on Tuesday, 7th December, at 12 o'clock, The Whole of the Wooden Buildings adjoining the Bank of New Zealand, consisting of 3 Shops and Dwelling-houses. To be removed on or before Saturday, the 11th inst. Terms:—Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. DESIREABLEHOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, S^MONDS-STREET. Without Rbskeve. THE subscribers have received in" structions from Mr. E Meyer, to sell, at the Land Matt, Fort-street, on Thursday, 9th. instant, at 12 o'clock. His Residence in Symonds-sireet, situated imme diately opposite the Choral Hall, and in tha most eligible part of the street. The cottage contains six rooms and bath-room and ia erected on un allotment held under lease for an unexpired term of 5 years at an annual rental of £8. SAM PEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS X O. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1875. LEASES OF VALUABLE HOSPITAJ ENDOWMENTS IN SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. THE undersigned have been instruc ted by His Honor the Superintendet,t to offer for Sale by public auction, at their Mart, Qaeen-stieet, at twelve o'clock noon, on the above date. The LEASE of the following Endowments, for a term of 21 years:— Seven .Allotments, being part of lot 24 of section 6 of the tub'urbs of Auckland, situate at ICpsoin be ween the roads know" as Owen'i Road and Gillien' .Road, subdivided *» under— Lot Area a, r. p. 6 3 12 7 8 1 25 8 3 3 19 9 3 2 12 10 3 2 37 11 3 0 18 12 3 0 0 Allotment No 13 of section! 2, suburbs of Auck land, containing 14a and 36p, situate on tbo Onebnnga Road, near the Boyai Oak Hotel; possession to be delivered on Ist January, 1876 Allotment No 14a of section 12 of the suburbs of Auckland, containing 4a aod lr, situate on the road from the Harp of Erin to tha Boyal Oak Hotel Conditions:—A valuation to be assessed by the Superintendent, thall be payable to the Lesse* at the expiration of his lease, for any buildings erected by him. ■ ' Plant may be seen at the Mart. B. TONKS & CO. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. TIMBER 1 TIMBER !! TIMBER !!! FOR POSITIVE SALE. TO BUILDERS, COUNTRY SETTLERS, AND OTHERS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Messrs. E. Gibbons and Co., to sell by auction, at their Wharf, Onehunga Beach, on Wednesday next, Bth December, at 12 o'clock, about 1 HO 00 ft FEET OF FRESH SAWN TIMBER. 1UU >uu" consistingof—Weather Boaid« Floor ing, Wide Boards for shelving, Ceiling and Jjning Boards, Scantling and Planks, of the usual building sizes—in lots to suit Purchasers. TUESDAY, NOON. CLEARING - OUT SALE GENERAL DEALERS STOCK. R. ARTHUR HA S been favoured with, instruc tions to sell by auction at his Mart, Queen street, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon. The Ba ance of a General Dealer's Stock, consisting of Earthenware, China, Glassware, Tii;War«, Brash ware, L oking Glasses. Household Furniture. Boots, 200 volumes of Books, 2 Good rawing Machines, &c. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THREE COMFORTABLE COTTAGES. THE subscribers have received in structions from the City Council to sell, by puMic auction at the Land Mart, fort-street, on Monday, December 18, at 12 p'ciook, .i.nn ' The Lease, for a term of eight years, of throe allot ments on the Karatigahape Boad with the Cottages thereon erect d, situated near the ; Reservoir, at the junotion of the Ponsonby and Karangahape Koada. •' •"' "'- Lot A has 69 feet frontage, and has erected on it a Cottage containing four rooms and 1 J3J. . skillion, arid is now let at lite per weik. On this propei ty is a good well, besides a tank attached to the cottage. ■ Lot B has 37 feet frontaue and on it is a Oottage of four rooms and skillion, tank, &c, and is let at 12s per week. Lot Chan 81 fret'frontana. and has erected ! on it a Cottage of five roou s and skillion, I tank, &c, and is let at 14b per week. i N B.—The above are sitnati d in one of the most healthy parts of the city, and are moat accessible— 'busseß passing every 20 niinutes Plans and terms of lt-atse can be Seen at the office of the Town-Clerk, Canada Bmluings; or at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON» 1 Auctioneer?. •;;■■,> . ■ ,i-i!»