Messrs Logan and Jorvis; (17) Recitation. By an Auckland friend; (18) Song, "When tho Swallows homeward Fly," Mrs Bettanv; (19) dialogue, "On Strike," Masters Cook and Whitmore; (20) song, solo, Mr Driver; (21) Mr. Birch, seconded by Mr Markham, proposed vote a^thanks to ministers, ladies, and Auckland W"*ds. (22) glee, choir; "Good Night." Mr. ' eld then announced that a tea, in their own be-., would be given to the children of the local Band of Hope (about 112) on the following even ing-

PARLIAMENTARY.

[FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDKNT],

WELLINGTON, this day. THE LOAN BILL.

This Bill has been amended, by reducing tho amount to be borrowed to £1,000,000. In the course of the discussion, Mr. Mont gomery pointed out the desirability of appointing other agents as a cheek on Sir Julius Vogel, who would bo inclined to give a monopoly to the Rothchild's. Mr. RoUcstou protested against too much power being left in the hands of Sir Julius Vogel, at. Home, especially in the matter of making billet*. MAIL SERVICE. Mr. Whitaker stated, in refcrenco to the San Francisco mail service, that ho had received a telegram from Gilchrist, Watt and Co., to the effect that they desired to omit Honolulu in the San Francisco servico, as it would effect a saving of time. The New South Wales Government were in favour of the proposal, and desired to know the opinion of the New Zealand Govern ment. WASTE LANDS ADMINISTRATION BILL. Mr. Sheehan severely condemned this Bill, on accouut of its injurious effect on Auckland, and moved that it be recommit ted that day threo months. Major Atkinson defended the Bill, point ing out that a special provision would be made for special settlements, und a clause would be introduced to empower Waste Lauds Boards to fix a special price on particular blo«ks. Sir Robert Douglas said the rule in Auckland had been to sell the land first and open it afterwards, which he hoped would not bo followed in the bill. Sir George Grey protested against tho bill a-=i inimical to the interests of Auckland, and likoly to result in locking up the laud from settlement. Mr. Stafford strongly supported the system of deferred payments. Mr. Bowen said the Government proposed to afford facilities f'>r settling on 200 acre blocks on iV djforrcd payment system, which would be more likely to succeed than the 40 acre system which was at one time in operation in Auckland.

LAST NIGHT.

[PUKSS AOENCV.]

WASTE LANDS BILL IN COM

MITTEE,

Tbe House resumed at 7.30 p.m. on the Waste Lands Administration Bill, and after a good deal of discussion went into Com mittee on the Bill. The rest of the sitting was taken up with the measure, and ultimately it was put through Committee and reported, with amendments, the third reading being fixed for 2.10.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM ODR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST YIELDS.

The Golden Age Tribute, Delahunty and party, formerly Quailly, has obtained from ten tons 04ozs l.dwts.

The Red White and Blue litis 17ozs 4dwts, the result of a cleaning up of stuff remain ing in the battery since Saturday. The City of London got gold in the main reef in the winze, which averages _h, feet thick. They are busy opening up a new ,0 WARDEN'S. COURT TO-DAY. Mr. Lapham and others, tributer.. of the Black Angel, was called, when tho case was withdrawn for the present, as one of the plaintiffs had no miners right. Costs against plaintiff, £5 S.s. The ca-se i« to bo brought on again. NEW ORGAN FOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND. At a meeting of the Church of England congregation laet night, an offer was re ceived from Mr E. T. Wildman to erect a o-w organ at a cost of £400, provided the congregation raised a similar amount to^ warTls the liquidation of the debt on thefl church. The oiler was thankfuUy accepted* and the vestry appointed a committee to} carry out the proviso. COROMANDEL, this day. Fifty poinds of the richest specimens ever drawn from the Union Beach Mine were taken out from the cross leader last night, Shares changed hands this morning at 70/. . r There is no other mining news ot con sequence. _ 1 DEAR BREAD. Some indignation is expressed here at the local btikers, having jumped the loaf to fivopei.ee halfpenny. A number of people are about joining to get bread from Auck land. TAURANGA, this day. The " Bar of Plenty Times" has a strong leader denouncing the native administration, charging Mr. Henry Tracy Clarke, with being the can*- of obstruction to the open ing of Kaimai. It states he is mendyra* ing imaginary d-lflcultiCß, and on the retire ment of Sir Donald McLean will return to Tauranga, and open field, with n flounshof penny whistles. It blame,» Captai Moinj for apathy, and eulogises Mr Shedmi foi his action in the House. It is rumouied here ha_ Commissioner Brabant Water dav instructed to discontinue all emtomu to open the field. TlieKanniu committee ]~,. m , nested Mr. Sheehan to ask the House ifsuch is true, and he has promised t0 Another correspondent telegraphs : " The condemns the action p£„the Nat c Depart meat re the opening o! Knur* h ,«£ exposes McLean, Moms, and S , except thS Tauranga clique uresieatl^ini^ed^tlictreati^t^cn representative hy the Hess, as supposed to be jealousy. Threatened Bombardment W __ watching the seditious movement of the Kaimai Committee. HASTINGS, this day. Rumpus over thoßones of a Chief. There has been a^.^C staS kiiwau. In making >aias V, , vhic h timber, some bones were had in ancient times belonged to aTug cine rea had a korero and tneu .dined, which was wound up with a Through the courtesy ancjljttjnt ion to their demands by the manag,* BjMgj disturbance was prevented, it oeing *o that the Manilla natives .are never to foot on the Waikawau again- The !.<»<s vpere w»»»W* ywWW

DUNEDIN, this day. Resistance to Abolition- The '' Guardian " strongly supports the Political Association's action) saying: "We understand that in Auckland, not less than in Otago, action will be taken, and by both provinces it will be shewn that not even by a despatch from the Home Government of the character of that just hurled at" the colony, wiU the people be coerced into submission to wrongs against which their feelings revolt. REWARD TO A HEALTH OFFICER. The City Council voted its health officer, Dr Gillies, a bonus of £200 for his exertions in repressing the spread of scarlet fever. GOLD RETURNS. The Phoenix company, at the Skipper, has obtained 108 ozs from 300 tons, of stone. [PRESS AGENCY.] RIVERTON, this day. .« THE FORCE OF FLUNKEYISM. A requisition, asking the Governer to proclaim the day when the Abolition Act comes into force a public holiday, has been signed by some of the ratepayers and laid on the table at a meeting of the Town Coxneil last night, and it was unanimously resolved that tlio day iv question should be made a public holiday. HOKITIKA, this day. MOUNT RANGITOTO SILVER MINE. Splendid accounts are to hand from the Mount Raugitoto Silver Mine. Tho managers report proves the existence of 1741 tons of ore in the present workings. "T WEST PORT, this day. A PROVINCIAL SECRETARY AS SAULTED BY A NAMESAKE. It is reported that Mr O'Conor, Provincial Secretary, while visiting Kuramea special settlement, got into an altercation -with a settler named Jerry O'Conor and received a severe pummelling.

THE AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB.

A SPECIAL general meeting of the above Club was held at the Thames Hotel last night. The business was to coufirm certain alterations in the rules suggested by tho committee, to present the Mayor's cups, and to elect new members. There was a fair muster of members. In the- unavoidable absence of Mr B. Tonks, Mr Thos. Hender son junr. took the chair. Proceedings were opened by the chairman reading a letter which he had received from his Worship the Mayor apologising for his absence. The amendments were then discussed and were carried unanimously. Mr Henderson then, acting for Mr Tonks, called up the winners of the cups, and presented them orders for their trophies, which were in the hands of Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper. As each recipient went up he was greeted with cheers. The successful crew were Messrs W. Jones, R. Mason, A. Yates, D. B. Tonks, and A. Tonks (coxswain). Mr Mason responded on behalf of the crew,, and trusted that the Club would stimulate rowing by offering more prizes this season. Several iiew members were ballotted for and all elected. Mr King called attention to the large prizes for rowing being offered at Nelson, and expressed a hope that each member, by trying to get friends to join, would endeavour to promote the welfare of the Club, and enable Auckland to take the same position in rowing as she had done in other athletic exercises. The chairman having briefly adverted to the probability of a regatta" being held at Onehunga on the 3rd or 4th January next, aud intimated that the Club would support such a fixture. The meeting terminated with the usual compliment to the chairman.

RECEPTION OF AUCKLAND MEMBERS.-

A. MEETINC. was held at the Insurance Hall to-day to take into consideration the best way of receiving Sir George Grey and the Auckland members on their return from Wellington. The meeting was of a private character.

HOLIDAY EXCURSION TO KAIPARA.

To A. V. McDonald, Esq., and Captain

Caskv

(Per Favour of the Stai:.)

Gentlemen,—l would suggest that you alter your time-tables for the 9th November, so as to enable excursionists from Auckland to go to Helensville and back in one day. I would suggest that the Gemini should leave the wharf tit 930 a.m., and that the train should leave Rivorhead at 11.45, which would make it due at Helensville at 1.5 p.m. Allowing two hours tit Helens ville, I would suggest that the train should leave there tit 3 p.m., and that the Gemini should leave Riverhead at 4.30. If some such plan as this were adopted, people from Auckland could take a pleasant trip to Kaipara, and it would bo profitable to both railway and steamboat. I may state that i had arranged to take a small picnic party to Helensville before I discovered that it would not be possible to go and return on the same day. Hoping you will think my suggestion worth acting upon,—l am, etc., Picnic.

A WORD FROM THE MAORI KING.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stak). Oh mv friend, the Editor.-The Waikato settlers are kicking up a great row because our dear M^karini is /vinAs choice bits of'hindu>l the Waikato. Now, don't you think the. Pakehas arc very foolish to object to our returning to the homes of our youth 1 Besides, many young Pakcha settlers will And young and handsome wahinos ready to enter the bonds of wedlock. But we know who the parties are that object to om- returning to the lands given nsbyourdoax Mack There ano many hoary-headed old skunks, in receipt of good Government screws, who object to our return because they have many young half-caste children amongst us, and they are afraid that those children would fioublc them in their Pakcha homes ; but come Waikato tribes 'arc ah coining to Kopua and hkurand We reckon *is too far to carry al fKffthingHi that wo areto recei^ this 8v ? n «t kainew so we are.all coming to lire distant kangas, so wer ai p noar Alexandra, iuoic p.»Vf* M ijj-.j<w n( i en t* .mi the ten thousand. I neai ivii -uriseriueu i»Teepb-g a soup shop on my great^ grand l* *. eßi,." Ij* ' „ t T-anniri-. but I must haveutu *">&<?" Kfst write& Makarini and see how Such he wdl Jive & settle the affair an the much ne ™"1,»' 1 v „ « ta ihoa" I wont taihoa, I >rdo dsKiTStitho.-From your loving friend, TaWHUO,

ST. MATTHEW'S.

tut.- monthly conversazione of St. Matthews 1 i ..mi as. evening in the school-room, and WaS h. ,vJ. it attended by parishioners and was hxigely ateuuj ft i ladieg and toends. successful. The Rev mfnistcfof St Matthew's, pre- Ihtla slvcra ballads of a pleasing character sided. &c\r'^j "ti ip pvcninir. viz., Tennyson s were sungdu mg tl™»^_ . & u - illialu young Melanese,ae listened to with dre. u-orl a tcntfom One of the natives John, J'. a. in his own native tongue. The pro also spQl.e "!,"!„ "I interesting throughout, and ceedings were most niteic* Ji| £ BrQ ninio? lAd"GQdlWeffiW' 5 Mr Am.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 85, 1876,



THE CHARM OF LIFE. (After Longfellow.) Tell me not that advertising Is at bost an empty dream. For its charm is more surprising Than its base tradueer's deem. And whichever way thou turnest Thou wilt find, upon the whole. Those who advertise in earnost Soonest reach the wished-for goal. Wouldst thou save regret and sorrow For good prospects thrown away . Never wait, then, till to-morrow— Always advertise to-day. Advertise, then ! time is fleeting. All tho woalth this §ide tho grave Tliat is over worth tine meeting It will bring, if thou bo brave. Try tho charm of advofMsing, And avert a meaner fate. Bo yo ever enterprising; Learn to advertise and wait. Dkofdul. AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION. Bank of Now Zealand—Buyers, ..18. 6/, (Colonial Bank (10s paid up)— Buyers, 31.'. South British Insurance—Buyers, 57/6. Now Zealand do.—Buyers, 79/. New ZoalandLoan and Mercantile (old issue) —Buyers, 'JO. Union Sash and Door Co.— £9 of. (double). Palmerston—Buyers, 2,9.; sellers, 3/. Waitekauri—l2/6.; sellors, 13/. Bismarck—Buyers, 7/. Queen of May (paid up)— 7/. Royal Oak—Sellers, 7/6. Welcome—Buyers, 3/.; sellers, 3/9. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman. — •$ JH " Tho presentation to Sir Julius Vogel" says tho Wellington " Post:" "in no way afforded an indication of the real state of publio fooling with rospeot to the ox-Premier.. Tho movement to got up and present this testimonial originated in the first instanco with a few personal friends and admirers of Sir Julius Vogel. Those gentlemen, having initiated tho project and opened the subsbriptlon list with a number of donations of £50 each, then sought, the support qf tho gcnoral public, not merely in Wellington, but throughout tho Colony. They distinctly put forth that they intended the movement to be of a Colonial char acter, and that the testimonial should be one indicating the gcnoral esteem, admiration, und respect in which Sir Julus Vogel was held, not only by tho citizens of "Wellington, but by the groat body of the people throughout Now Zea land. It was, however, speedily discovered that this idoa could not bo carried out. Tho groat majority of tho citizens doclinod to subs.ribo to iSiieli a testimonial, simply beeauso they did not think Sir Julius Vogel deserved anything of the sort, while tho appeals for aid sent to the other parts of the Colony wore, we boliovo, in scarcely any instance responded to." To tho Editor: Sir,—Tho session at Wellington has not yet, arrived at a satisfactory termination. Our provincial knight errant, his esquire, and their immediate followers have nobly fought the battle they were sent, to tight, and have, instead of losing ground, gained very much prestige, even their opponents being obliged to applaud their praiseworthy conduct. What would have been Auckland's fate had she posesssed no ster ling men as now represent her interests. De ponent sayoth not. Sir George Grey's very latest motion, for manhood suffrage, shows the decided liberality of tho man; but, though defeated by scvon votes, that is a measure which will bear any amount of bringing forward, and I predict its ultimate success. Tho session has been so spun out, that, such members of the Assembly as kept their scats will be much in need of rest at its close, which, they say, will be this woek some time.—l am, etc., P.U.S. AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PRO VINCIAL HANDBOOK, 1877. "Hie oulv person AUTHORISED to receive ADVERTISEMENTS for the "AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL lIANBOOK, 1877," is Mk. J. H. WiTHEroKD. HENRY BRETT, Publisher. /~VN and after tbe Ist of NOVEMBER, MY PRICE FOR ROUGH FAT WILL BE 2ii). PER POUND. JOHN ALLENDER. Auckland, 25th October, 1876. T^KWTON MUSICAL SOCIETY. Members of the above will please take notice that there will be no Practice this week. FRANK ROWE, Secretary. WANTED, by a Lady, Board and Residence iii a quiet family, where no other lodgers are kept; Newton or Ponsunby preferred.—Apply by letter, stating terms, D.S., Star Ollice. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.— Mrs Harding, Grey-street. WANTED, ;i Boy to groom a pony and make himself" generally u_eful.—Dr. H-opcr, Hobson-street, after 6 p.m. WANTED, a respectable Woman, about -0 years of age, as Servant. M list be a good cook. References required,—Mrs. Dyer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, one or two respectable Working Men to Board and Lodge in a comfortable home live minutes walk from Oueon street.—For address, apply at Holland and Co.'s. Grocers, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad as an Apprentice to the Bakery and Confec tionery business.—Apply after 3 p.m. daily C. Burton's, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for the Country.— Mrs C. A. Harris, Frank lin Road. WANTED, a tidy Girl about 13 to mind children ; references required.-- Mrs Waters, Synionds-strect, near Wind-mill. WANTED, by two respectable Girls (sisters), who can be highly recommen ded, Situations where they would be treated as of the family. Well used to Household Work.— S.P.B.^ Star Otlice, WANTED, a Nursemaid. —Apply to M. Niccol, North Shore. TTTANTED, a Freehold Building Plot in TV or near Parnell; not to exceed £30,-— Address, "D. S. C," Young Men's Christian Association, Auckland. mfTT-ULORS.—Wanted Coat Hands.— I W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. B' ULLOCK DRIVER and four or Jive Bushman wanted at the Otaua Mills, Waiuku; driver accustomed to log hauling pre ferred.—Apply to John Climes, Wharf Dining Rooms, ANTED, two first-class Milliners, and Apprentices, at Mrs Butterwortli's London and Paris Pattern DepQt, Queen-street. ANTED, a Clicker and good Machi nist.—Apply at Parker's London. Boot Factory, Wakcliold-stroct. WANTED, a suitable Tenant, without children, for a detached Four-roomed Cottage.—Apply to Davidson, end house on the right hand side of Manuion-street, Upper Queen street, turn down the steps by Bowring's. WANTED, a Room, Avith iireplaee, about ten minutes walk from Railway Station.—Apply by letter to "F.G.R," this office. WANTED, ;i situation by a strong and Willing Rqy, 15 years old, understands far'n and general dairy' work, can milk, and would make himself generally useful.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a respectable Boy for the Grocery business, as an Apprentice pre ferred.—ll. Se P. Gibbons, s_, Wellesley-street. WANTED, ;t first-class Dressmaker.— J. M. McLachlan. . j \IXANTED, an experienced Draper's VV Assistant to take charge of Counter in a good country store.—Apply at once to Mr Geo, Bullock, Owen and Graham's, WANTED, for a few weeks only, gpod dairies of Fresh Butter, about' lOO.lbs. weekly, at market price.—Apply to A. Bcttany, Durham-street. "TSTT ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress- TT making.—Apply Mrs. Maxwell, Domain street, Grafton Road, WANTED, by an aged man, care of premises, or any situation in which attention is required without labour; good re ference.—Apply " T.P.," at this office. WANTED, an Apprentice to learn the Cabinetmaking ; one who can work the tools preferred.—Apply to A. Clark, Pitt-street. WANTED, a General Servant where the washing is given out.—Apply Mrs. H. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent. ANTED to SBLL, or to Let, a Large Brick Storc.-r-For particulars, apply 1q Mr Alfred. Swart," Victoria-street East,



WANTED, a few respectable Boarders ; good table and accommodation. Terms moderate. No children. — Next door to Mr. Minetti's Bakery, Hobson-street. ANTED, WANTED, WANTED to SELL, cheap, 4,678 Cocoanuts, 9/ per 100, or /2 each; Lime-juice, the best summer drink for children, only /6 per bottle, or 2/6 per gallon, large bottles, /8, J/6 and 6/ per dozen ; 100 pairs of Children's Leather Boots, and Ladies' Prunella Boots, 6/6 and 7/6 per pair; Maids' Boots, all kinds, 6/6 pair.—H. WATTS, Pitt street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by tho Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, Jan.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture, Ro pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. BITING AND BOOKKEEPING TAUGHT. — Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2.—Address : Mr. Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey street, Auckland. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best, Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly fpr Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. Od. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A lew best quality Hiding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. W~ ANTED KNOWN,™ are delivering our best Ti-tree Wood, full measurement, within the City, at 12s. per ton cash.—W. and G. Winston k. WANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices:—Address, Newton 1 load. W~ ANTED 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 his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Bene wed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash oil. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. ANTED Known, that MONTAGUE'S Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now OPEN, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk. —Samuel Coombcs, City Clothing Mart. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that, they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account Book Manu facturer, next door to the Evening Stai. Otlice, Wyndhani-strect. W~ ANT KIT to" LET, a large 4-roomcd Verandah Cottage (neighbourhood of Symonds-street), good "'ell, tank, &c—Apply to Secretary Mechanics' liisrilute. A" BARGAIN.—For Sale for ('ash, as the owner must leave for Melbourne —the Furniture and contents of newly-furnished four roomed Cottage in Newton. The furniture is all new, and suitable for a tradesman coining housekeeping. The cottage may be rented at the option of the purchaser. This is a chance not often found.—Apply for address STAK ollice. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe 1 and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, See, at the. lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-street. WA NTE D Known that lam deli veri ng my best Titree Wood within the city at 12s per ton; cut, 13s cash; full measurement guaranteed.—AY. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Fire wood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndhani strects. Wanted"! Wanted !: to sell, (very cheap), 30 cases of lib. tins of Onions and Carrots, hi per lib. tins, 3 dozed 7lb. tins of Mustard, ss, lib. tins, Lid, .lb. tins, 7d; Scented Hair Oil, od bottle. Is dozen ; Pain killer, Is 2d bottle ; Salmon, lOd ; Lobsters, lOd ; Fi-csliings, 7d tin ; Lemon I'ccl, Is fid lb ; Tay lor's Cocoa, Is fid : Pickles, lOd bottle; Pickled Salmon, ad lb, 31bs for Is; large bars of Soap, Sd: Blue, lOdlb.; Glass Egg Cups, Is Id dozen; Salt Sellers, i for fid ; 300 pairs of Vases, Is !)d pair ; .lugs, four to the set, 5s set ; Large Plates, is fid dosscn ; Cups and Saucers, 5s (id dozen ; Vege table Dishes, 2s (id each ; lot of Pie Dishes, from fid to 2s each ; Dolls, from Id to Is fid each; pint bottles of Ink, 3 for 2s, .'.-pints, :. for Is, small bottles, 9d per dozen.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. The regular Meeting of the Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Princes-street, THIS (Wed nesday) EVENING, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren are invited.—By order of the W.M. F. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. -iff E wlTeket H AL L. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. The Musical and Literary Entertainment, which should have taken place on last Thursday Evening, but Dostponed on account of the in clcmcncy of the weather, will take place THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7,30. Admission, Is. O"E" M ESSEN GER' S E S TAT ET All persons indebted to the above Estate arc requested to Pay amounts at once to the under signed. E.ISAACS, I -Trustees B.|ARTHUR, f irusioes. GROCERY ANI-TJIiAPERY TRADE. Partner wanted with £200 to £300 to join the advertiser in a good going business in one of the principal streets in Auckland, to manage indoor department; can reside on the premises; a knowledge of Maori advantageous.- Apply to Mr. Henderson, Photographer, Shortland Cres cent. JACKMAN'B l'ntS-'-uLAft.s BOARD • ING ESTABLISHMENT, Nelson-street, near Wellesley-street, Auckland, New Zealand, Single and Double Bedrooms and every con venience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms, Ml Is. For the last 17 years in the above business. jWJI rfTO LETTlTSix^roomed. Cottage o!V J_M_ a JL Grafton Road | good view ot the ?f**Hiarboui\—Apply to Mr. Porter, Grafton Koad, or to Messrs. 11. Ashton and Son, Insur auce Buildings. "VTORTH SHORE.—To. Let, a 6-roomed . _l_l Cottage, beautifully furnishpd.—Apply to It. and R. Duder. hn6~ LET, a"six^stalled Stable and Store, JL lately occupied by Close Brothers, in Chapel-street.—Apply to C. Madden, Hobsop street, . __ nno LET', four Rooms, one with fireplace. _l_ Bent low.—Apply at this otlice^ jjftsjft TblO LET, a Four-roomed Cottage Jjjliijl B at Epsom, opposite Mr. Joseph Mays. Apply to Mr. Boyes, Epsom. TO LET, Furnished Apartments, rop sisfcing ot Sittinguooin and Bedroom, with use of Kitclion, near the Choral Hall, Symonds strcot.—Apply at this ollice. FOR SALE, about three aores of Scoria Land.—Apply on the ground to John Connie, Mount Eden Road. £z-zh_ TTfUITN ISH E D HOUSE. _y_4L_r_a_» TO LET, a Furnished Seven-roomed House in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. ' rSIO LET, a House of 6' rooms in Remuera, JL well situated, with coach-house, stable, tanks, out-houses, good orchard, and every con venience.—Apply to J. Harris, Stationer, Qucen strcct. rflO LET, or FOR SALE, on easy § terms, 2 New Cottages, Ponsonby — Road, 5 rooms each.—Apply at Masetield's Foundry, Albert-street. FOR SALE, 77 Acres of First-class Land in Wangarei. Price, £20.—Apply at this otlice. jCP^SK ~J^' O R HOKIA NLi A jG___Sbw"" DIRECT. jyp£||Sg*r The Regular Trading Schooner ~^"~^ QUEEN, Captain .Tonks, will sail for Hokianga on SATURDAY Evening next. For freight or pass.»ge apply to ■ - •- '' M. +.j.ccol» I Agent,



X ORNE -STREET HALL, THE REALLY MAGNIFICENT DIORAMA OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR! AND PICTURES OF THE SUEZ CANAL AND NILE SCENERY !!! Will be Exhibited for Three Nights More, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY, By Particular Request, Commencing THURSDAY EVENING, Oct. 26. Gif fee will be distributed as usual at tho Close of each Entertainment. Entertaining and appropriate Musio during the evening, under the direction of Pro. D. Copo. Front Seats, 3s; Second, 2s; Back Seat., Is. W. H. POPE. Manager. THEATRE ROYAL. Lessee .. R. J. DoLias. RE-OPENING FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF NIGHTS! Mr. De Lias has great pleasure in informing the public that he has Engaged MR. AND MRS. JOHN L. HALL, Who will appear in the latest sensational Drama, entitled, "ROSE MICHEL!" written and adapted by F. KOwe. This magnificent Drama will be produced with all the Original Properties, Scenery, and Elfocts, taken from -Models supplied from the Paris Theatre. This Great Production wi"Bi he prescnt'od on THURSDAY EVENING, October 26. Seats can be secured at Upton's, Booksellers, Queen-street. tdt!:!- c ii~_n~A~N BAN D. fThe MONTHLY SELECT QUAD • RILLE PARTY will be given by tho Shareholders of the above Hand, in the LOKNE - STBKET HALL, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the 25th instant. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, ss. each (refreshments pro vided), to be had from the regular Committee, Messrs. 11. P. Haydcn, J. Dcmpsey, J. Sullivan, J. D. D. Dillon, and J. P. Lonergan. Ladies by Invitation Card only. Master of Ceremonies: 11. Brennan. H. P. HAYDEN,) Hon. J. DEMPSEY, J Sees. UCKLAND CATTLE SHOW TO BE HELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, ON THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876, When upwards £500 will be given away in Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c. For further particulars, see Posters or Adver tisements in Weekly Papers. Entries close November 1, IB7fi. WM. PERCIVAL Secretary. M~ I. UNT ALBERT AND WHAU PARSONAGE FUND. FANCY FAIR in Premises, of which notice will be given to-morrow, on THURSDAY, FRI DAY, and SATURDAY next, opening cvory day at 2 p.m. Admission, Is.; Children, fid. mO AID TWO POOR FAMILIES. On FRIDAY EVENING next, at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, commencing at half-past seven o'clock, MR. F. G. EWING TON will give a GRAND MAGIC LANTERN EXHIBITION for the Benefit of Mrs. DYER andMns. BEATON. Mr. John Herapalh will preside at the Piano, and when the large Russian Bear is exhibited, Mr. McMaster will read "Paddy and the Bear." Price, Is ; Children, fid. EMPER AN C E fFA LL, ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with tho Hall.—Apply to 1). Goloik, 0. ROBIN SON, or the Secretary, J. W. Cakk. ~\ NOIENT"ORDEU (FE FORESTERS. AUCKLAND DISTRICT. -13?--. Tho usual QUARTERLY .:^, %s Ti.m,. DISTRICT MEETING will be ■ v- sV^j held at Bro. Stewart's Abu hut ;■-&■• ;-ki^M%Z Hotel, Queen - street;, TO- Mct^TOhL MOIHtOW (Thursday) EVEN .'f»*/?' Muffin [NG* U|C 2,!,h 'usUmt, at Eight ri"S tr.fe. f _#i»s I o'clock sharp. B,urinCßH: Election o{ Officers. All Members c. the Order arc invited to attend. By order of the D.C.R. HENRY HOOPER, District Secretary. LOST, last night, from the cutter Mary Ann, lying oil' North Shore, a BOAT.— Whoever returns same to Mr. J. \V. Carr, Boat Builder, will receive £1 reward. SfloltTHANl).—Thc undersigned is pre pared to give instruction in that useful and skilful branch of learning called Shorthand, to such youths as care to become masters of the same. Pitman's style. Terms : One Guinea, 12 Lessons.—P. H. Saulkk. •]Sjr o t i c c. The Kawakawa Co-operative Pociet y (Limited! hereby intimate that they have no connection whatever with the Bay uf Islands Co-operative Society, recently started at Kawakawa. (Signed) W. H. WILLIAMS. Secretary. October 18, 1876. SIR,— Your Subscription for the OCCI DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take place on or about OCTOBER 31ST, is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, EDWD. PERKINS. p I T Y. R A T E S. FINAL NOTICE. Town Clerk's Otlice, October 17, 1876. Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings are being taken against all persons who have not paid General, Special, and Special Water Rates for the current half-year, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, mOBUIL D E R S. TENDERS are invited until Noon of TUES DAY, the 11th dayof November, for the Erection Of Officesfor the New Zealand Insurance Com pany, corner of Brandon and Featherstone strcets, Wellington. Separate Tenders for Brick or Timber build ing. Particulars at the office of New Zealand In« Entrance Company, Queen-street, Auckland, October, 21, 1876. , (~g^W^\\C^tl_b A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR LANDING STAIRS, &0„ RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 2i.Hi October, 137b Tenders will be reeoirod at this office, until TUESDAY, the 31st instant, at noon, for Hie Erection orf Landing Stairs, etc., at the Bail way Whaijf, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at tho Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender fpr Landing Stairs, etc." The lowest or any tender- not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RECLAMATION, Harbour Board Office, Auckland, October, ISfC, TENDERS will be received at this office unfcil TUESDAY, the 31st instant, at boon, for Re clamation from Albert to Nelson-street, in terms of plans and sn.citications to be seen at the . Engineer's Otlice. Tenders to be endorsed,«' Tender for Reclama tion." 1 Tbe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, WILLIAM Q. DALDY, " Chairman. 1 \



FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, | AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARIvET HOUSE :- FOR SALE, an S-roomed House in Symonds street, allotment 49 x 100, quite new, gas and water laid on, good range, well with pump, wash-house, with copper boiler, yard ashplialtecl, and otherwise oxcellcntly well finished. Price, £600. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a 13-roomed House, 10 minutes walk from town. Every modern convenience, dairy, cow-shed, coach-house, pig-stye, good garden, paddock (of an acre). Terms very easy, £600; £200 cash, balance at £5 per cent. FOR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage situated near Eden Terrace, lined and papered, verandah, allotment 44 x 107, fenced, iuid under cultivation, good well, good view, &c, Sec Price, £65. Freohold. FOR SALE, 2 Acres of Land at CambclUville, planted with ornamental trees, securely fenced, being a splendid site for gentlemen's residences, view unparalloled. Price, £250. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Carlton Gore Road, near Manukau Road, well finished, good garden, well, pig-stye, and other conven iences. Price, £135 ; £60 cash, balance at interest. FOR SALE, 4-roomed House iv Newton Road, allotment 33 x 100, good woll, &c. Price, £200. FOB SALE. 5-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 x 200, two frontages, good well, &c. Price. £250. FOB SALE, 6-roomed two-storied House in East-street, good view, every convenience, large freehold allotment. Price, £250. Tonus, £00 cash, balance mortgagee. FOR SALE, 2 Shops in Symonds-street (free hold ; let to goorl tenant for 27/oper week. Very cheap, £700 the two. Terms to suit purchasers. FOR SALE, -5 miles from town by a good road, a Compact. Little Homestead of 5 acres of good land, all fenced and subdivided into pad docks, and laid down in grass, orchard, garden, 5-roomed cottage, cow-shed, dairy, good well, &c. Price, £190. FOR SALE, 42 Acres of really Superior Land, pleasantly situated about -1 miles from town on a good road, suitable for a dairy, nursery, poultry farm, or gentleman's residence, having a beautiful and extensive view. Price, £10 per acre. Terms very easy. AW Sec Advertisement Board, Market-house. FOB SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hold and leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GP KENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. mO BUILDERS. TENDERS will bo received up to noon on SATURDAY, tho 11th of November, for the Erection of a Large Building at Napier, for James Watt, Esq. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. Y> MESSENGER'S ESTATE. FIRST-CLASS OPPORTUNITY FOR PRO CUBING A SUPERIOR PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE BEST PART OF QUEEN-STREET. To be sent to tho Undersigned before Noon on FRIDAY". TENDERS wanted for the INTEREST in LEAS 10 of PREMISES, Shop Fittings, Counters, Gas Fittings, Closets, &c., in that splendidly fitted up Shop, lately occupied by R. Messenger, as Fruiterer, Confectioner, Luncheon and Sup per Rooms, &c. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Inventory and further particulars can be pro cured at the office of R. ART 11 UR, Arthur's Mart. IyOTICE TO MASTER PAINTERS. The Auckland Operative Painters' Association resolved, at a general meeting, that on and after Monday,.November 6, its Members will Demand an INCREASE of ONE SHILLING in their l. Wages, making 9s. per day. HE Coiniiiittee-of The L. V. Ball invite Tenders for Supply of Supper and Light Refreshment for their Annual Bail, to take pln.ee on the lirsf day of November, 1876, at the Choral Hall. Particulars, on application, will be fur nished at the British Hotel. Tenders to be sent in not later than 12 o'clock on FRIDAY, the 27th day of October, addressed to the President L.V.A. TAIRUA PROSPECTORS' (.OLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a CALL (Fifth) of ONE SHILLING per Share on the capital of the abovenamed Company, has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at tlie office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before FRIDAY, the 3rd of November, 1876. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. Auckland, October 21, 1870. A RITHME TIC A L CLA SS. MR. WORTHINGTON, of City East School, having been requested to give, a Course of Lessons on Advanced Arithmetic, will com mence a scries of Twelve Lessons on TUES DAY, the 31st instant (to be continued oil succeeding Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 7 p.m.), at his residence, Hobson-street. Intending Pupils should join at once, as the course will be entirely progressive. Terms on application. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. COLLECTOR WANTED for the above Dis trict. Applications (stating terms) to be sent to the undersigned, on or before MONDAY next, the 30th instant. Meanwhile, W, R. L'dy win issue Depasturing Licenses on payment of the usual fees. THOMAS THOMPSON, Chairman. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30. CITY MA R T. IMPROVEMENT COM MISSIONERS' ALLOTMENTS, to be Leased for 99 years. GRANT & MORTON. Plans may be obtained at the Mart B. TONKS R. C. CARR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. TH E ATRIGAL PROP ER TI ES. PROSCENIUM, CANE AND WINDSOR OAK CHAIRS, STATUES, SUITE OF FURNITURE, BRUSSELS CARPET, &c, &c, &C. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, to be removed immediately after tiie sale, THE THEATRICAL PROPERTIES IN THIS THEATRE:— Proscenium Stage, built in sections .12 pairs Flats 306 Chairs . 13 pairs Wings -10 Benches . • .: 7 Roiling Cloths 2 Sofas 1 Drop Scene 4 Chairs 1 Drop Curtain 2 Easy Chaira 2 Statues and Stands Tables The Gas Fittings, Transparencies, . &c„ Sic, &c. At 12 o'Clouk, After the Theatrical Properties: The GALVANIZED IRON DRESSING-ROOM in the Yard at the rear of t-he Theatre, with Frame, Sec, the whole forming a good Galvanized Cottage, Store, or Stable. The whole to be removed forth with. MON STER SALE OF ENGLISH FUR NITURE AND MIRRORS, £1000 IN VALUE. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction as soon as landed from the Abernyte, just arrived from London, the above. Full particulars in future issue. THURSDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD F I" RNIT UR E AND EFFECTS, AT BOARDING-HOUSE, CORNER OF VICTORIA AND ALBERT-STREETS. : R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from the Pro prietor, to sell by auction, at the Board • ing-house, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, , The Household Fundi are and Effects, coiv ' sisting of the contents of eight Bedrooms, Diningroom, Kitchen. Sec, a large quantity of Bedding, Cooking stove, Glu^s, and Earthen ware, Gas Fittings, &c, Sc^



THURSDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES MESSENGER'S ESTATE. AT THE SHOP, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Mr Eaton's, 3 Iron Tanks, Zinc-lined Tank A Patent Filter and Piping G cases (-lass, Gas Fittings Show Glasses. Counter, Scales Confectionery, Lollies, Syrups Empty Cases, Jars, Coral, Shells. R ARTHUR, Auctioneer. _ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31. FREEHOLD UNRESERVED SALE. ONEHUNGA! ONEHUNGA! BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Undek the Education Reserve Management Amendment Okdi nance, 187.'-. M. JONES & CO. HAVE been favoured by instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Tuesday, .'list October, at 12 noon; The VALUABLE FREEHOLD PRO PERTY known as the "Pond" or "Grotto," Onehunga. a. r. p Lot 1(1, of Section 17, containing.. .. 3 1 28 Lot 5, of Section-i_, containing.. ..200 Unreserved Sale. For further particulars, enquire of tho Auctioneers. THURSDAY, OCTOBER-2G. REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, October 26, at 12 noon, 40 Fat Steers, heavy weights, from Napier 30 Fat, Cattle, from Bay of Islands 50 Provincial Fat Cattle 50 Store Steers, 3 to 4 years 100 Half-bred Ewes and Lambs 120 Longwoolled Ewes and Lambs 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, The RIGHT of CHARGING ONE SHILLING EACH to all Persons entering the Show Yards. Also, For Taking Charge of Horses in a Well-fenced Enclosure. ALFRED BC OK LAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, AND HIDES, EVERY FRIDAY, At 2 o'Ci.ock. Fl RS T LAR G E AY OO L SA L E Will be held on TUESDAY, 21st NOVEMBER, 1876. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, 27th inst., at 11 o'clock, A Pair of Handsome GREY" DRAUGHT HORSES, good workers. A Strong- Riding or 'Bus Horse Handsome Riding Mare. FOR PRIVATE SALE, Two Heavy-Draught Marcs, in foal to Mr. Bainbridge's horse. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A Howard's Mower and Reaper combined. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11. THE CATTLE FAIR. CONCENTRATING numbers of Stock on one occasion brings a large attendance of buyers, and is mutually advantageous, A second Fair will be held on November 11, tho Saturday following the Cattle Show, when 1000 head of Store Cattle will be yarded. Entries must be made before Thursday, October 26. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30. I?r the Estate of the ' Late H. C. Balneavis. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SYMONDS-STREET. FREEHOLD COUNTRY PROPERTIES. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Executors of the late H. C. Balneavis, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 30th instant, at 12 o'clock, SYMONDS-STREET (Improvement Com missioners' Lease)— Lot 4, of bubsection 4, of subdivision of section 13, City of Auck land, 11 feet frontage to Symonds-street, and 91 feet to O'Rorkc-street, held under lease for a term of 99 years, from 15th March, 1875, at an annual rental of £21 10s sterling, with that comfortablo two story dwelling-house thereon erected, containing nine rooms, plastered, and well-finished throughout, as recently occupied by tho late H. C. Balneavis. VILLAGE OF PAPAKURA- a" r" P* Allotment 49. section 2 .. ..021 Allotments 39 and 10, section 2 .. 0 232 VILLAGE OF DRURY- Allotments 25 to 99, section 8 ~ 1 120 Allotment 24, section 7 .. .. 1 011 TOWN OF WYNYARDTON— Lots 5 and 6, section 1 Lots 11,12, and 13, section IU Lo-3 3, 4, and 5, section 14 TOWN OF HOWICK— Allotments 39 and 10, section 2.. 1 038 VILLAGE OF HAYELOOK— Allotment 10, section 3 .. ..032 Further particulars may be obtained from William Aitken, Esq., at his offices, Shortland street; or from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, OCfO_^T27i "~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PULLING BOAT, THE subscribers will sell at the Matt, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Iron Bedsteads and Mattrasses, "Wood and other Chairs, Engravings, Wash* stands and Ware, Chest-Drawers, Cook ing Utensils, Flour, Bacon, Table Salt, Soap, Scales and Weights, Iron Buckets, Two Doors, Two Shop Fronts, Pulling: Skill", 13 ft. long- By order of the Collector of H.M. Customs; i fc. Quantity of Pas'.ry Cooks Paper Bog^