Municipal Corporations Bill.

me municipal Corporations Amendment Act wss then considered in Committee, and the remainder of the Bill passed with few amendments. It will require to be re committed to consider amended clauses that were postponed, but these are not numerous The Rating Bill was then re-committed to consider amended clauses postponed. A difficulty however arose among the goldfielda members about rating mining property, such as batteries, and after vainly trying to get on, Sir Julius Vogel had to adjourn con sideration and proceed to the Building Societies Bill. s

In committee, some amendments were proposed, and agreed to, and about half of the .bill was passed.

THE OPERA.

MASSANIELLO. The production of Auber's grand, masterpiece ' Massaniello" at the Theatre Royal last night was an enterprise on the part of the management not unattended with risk. The eliciting nature of the music and scenic effects of this opera are calculated to tax the capabilities and resources of any cbmpany and that Mr Martin Simonaon*B troupe came through? the ordeal victoriously must be accepted as a proof of the skill of the con ductor and excellence of the artistes. We are glad to see that the public, after some unaccountable "backwardness" in coming forward, are now disposed to give the company pany the patronage they so richly deserve. Last aight the house was crowded in every part, and no doubt this had much to do with inciting the performers to their best efforts. The management and performance of the orchestra was most noteworthy, and it be comes more and more evident that in this im portant department the company has not been excelled by any opera troupe that has visited Auckland. If our readers wish to hear brilliant music played in the best manner they have only to be present ab the overture to " Massaniello" to-night. Madame Simonsen appeared as Elvira, and^treated the character in her usual comprehensive and artistic style. Her execution was faultless, and her taste in point of expression admir able. Miss Lambert had an extraordinary part to play in Fineila, the dumb girl, and her significant gestures and mobility of feature stood her in good stead in rendering the character intelligently. It the title r6le Signor Morley signally distinguished himself. He has now thoroughly overcome the indis position which diminished his clearness of tone for a few nights, and last night his beautiful voice rang out in all its purity and mellowness, imparting to the audience that delicious thrill which is perhaps only conveyed by the genuine •' silver" tenor. In his solos he was encored more than once, and never failed to elicit the warmest approbation from the audience. In the concerted music, also, his voice was heard to great advantage. We must oertainly place the "Fisherman King" as first on the list of Signor Morley's impersonations up to the present time. Mr Richardson worked hard and conscientiously as Petro, and Mr Ewart made a very artistic Lorenzo of Mr Steinbacfh's Alfonso. It may be said that the part was played and sung carefully. The choruses were effective, especially the invoca tions. Some of the well-known songs called down well-merited and loud applause. The ballet in the third act was pretty, while the eruption of Mount Vesuvius was managed with great realistic effect. The piece will be repeated for the last time to-night.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

A iaroe assemblage of persons found their way into he Prince of Wales Theatre last evening, for the purpose of witnessing tho promised new oensational play of "Ruby." At the time of tho uplifting of th< curtain, however. Mr O. F. Searle, the stag* manager stepped forward, and informed the audience that in order to produce the new play as completely as pos sible, considerable labour was necessary, and the workmen had not time to perfect the mechaoical effects, so thstt the new play must be deferred until tomorrow, (this evening),and in its place would bo re presented the "Littla Detective'" The audience ri> ceived the announcement with the utmost good hnmonr. The "Little Detective" was then brought on, and represented with much talent. We hare previously noticed this play at length, and need ouly say that, last evening, it was performad better than usual if possible, "Hell" created a storm of ap plause by cleverly assumed characters which are mirabile visu, wonderful to be seen, and notatu dig num, worthy of note. Mr Giddans was equally good in his part.antf exercised his comic talent to the audible delight of the audience. Mr Searle.Mr E. W. Burton, and the other performers were equal to their t»sks, anil did their work creditably " Ruby" is promised to-night, and we c&n assure our readers that they will have a lively treat in the new sensation, in which Nell will appear in five different characters, with now songs and dances.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

losta—Great satisfaction is felt at getting gold in the reef at the present level, as this proves the value of the rich lode, the gold having been cut at the level below this one. Shares are in demand at an advanced rate by the original shareholders, and there are no sellers except at very high figures. The Palmerston is still sinking in good couatry, depth, 220 feet. The black reef contractors are making good progress with the drive.

Bleak House.—The prospects in the Com pany's ground have induced the manager to put on extra hands. The Kapanga is now timbering up. South Kapanga.—This valuable property adjoins the Kapanga mine. A shaft has been sunk 280 feet by the old Kapanga Company. Shareholders have made arrangements for the use of it. A meeting is to be held on Friday night, when a company will be formed, and mine manager appointed, and driving for the lode will be commenced.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Clerical Persecution. Some little has been caused here among the members of the Protestant Church. A clergyman, the Rev Mr Robin son, who recently arrived from England, has obtained great popularity through preaching able and eloquent sermons, and always filled the church when it was known he would preach. Great jealousy arose among the other Protestant clergymen and the Rev. Mr Robinson was accused of piracy. He denied the accusation; put his sermons in print, and challenged his opponents to the proof. At last he has been so persecuted as to resign his curacy, which was curtly accepted. Thelparishioners, hearing of the circumstance, demand a meeting to debate the matter, which will come off next week, and is expected to be lively. Nine out of every ten of the people in the parish sympathise with the Rev Mr Robinson. Drunk in a Railway Carriage. The railway to Waipawa is expected to be opened this week. A man namedMcDonnell was fined £5, for drunkenness in a railway carriage. Another charge against him of Indecent assault of a female fell through. A Maori Wag. Manapna, a native chief accused of dis orderly behaviour in a railway carnage, man aged to keep out of the reach of the police last Monday. When the police came,up he got in a canoe, and kept in the middle of the river chaffing his pursuers. Alleged Wife Murder. ffSB The charge against Langhan of wife murder has been heard to-day, before the Resident Magistrate. The post mortem ex amination shows that death resulted from congestion of the brain caused by blows, me prisoner was committed for trial.

WELLINGTON.

[press agency.] This day. The Taranaki Ironsand. Mr Smith, of Taranaki ironaand notori,ety

!? JSi 16 has oljtained from the directors of the Titanic Steel Company the use of the furnace for one thorough test to smelt the sand. He leaves by steamer for Taranaki to-day.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Agency)

Thia day,

T ,. Gold Yield It is rumoured tbat seven claims in shallow ground afe the Kumara rush are averaging three ounces per day each.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Mr Darrell's Drama. Mr Darnel's new drama is a brilliant suc cess. The press gave brilliant critiques. There was a tremendous house, and great enthusiasm.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency),

This day. Charge against Mr Horan. Charles Thomas Horan, a post-office clerk, was charged this morning with stealing newspapers from the post-office. He was remanded for a week.

Distress among Labourers. A lar^e nieeting of unemployed assembled at the Provincial Government buildings thia mornfng, in response to an advertisement ottering work. They have been put on road work at 6s a day, too.'s and tents found. The Guardian accuses the General Government in their action re the Waste Lands Board and sale of mountain tops, as being the cause of tho present distress by the unexpected etoppage of Provincial public works.

NELSON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

Malicious Prosecution

In the Supreme Court Fowler v. McArthur, action for £6000 damages, for malicious pro secution, the case was sent for new trial from Christehurch. where a farthing damages had been given. After two days' trial, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, damages £400.

MARRIAGE MEMORIES.

(From Punch)

What the Father says —Which side must I stand on when I have to give her away ? What the Mother says.—l am snrethe ices will be late for the Breakfast. What the Sister says.—l flatter myself I am y!the best looking of the eight Bridesmaids. What the Brother says.—Of course, the Best Man is behind his time —just like him ! What the Pew-opener stsys.—This way, my dear young Lady ! What the Beadle says.—They are sure to be in time, Sir. I will motion to you the moment I see 'em a coming. What the Clergymen says.—Have you got the ring ? What th 9 crowd says.—Hoorrr.y ! That's 'er !'Oh, ain't 'c a Guy ! What the Old Friend of the Family says. —I have known him too since he was so high. That was nigh npon forty years ago ! What the Fnnny Man says.—You can see from my face that I am just the man to be associated with the Bridesmaids. What the Best Man says. —Unaccustomed os I am to public speaking. What the Bride says.— Good-by my own darling Mamma and Papa, and Emmy dear, please do see the things are all right before we atarfc. What the Bridegroom says.—Thank goodness, it is all over.

SPORTING.—THE UNIVERSITY CRICKET MATCH.

The aonual match between the Volunteers of Oxford and Cambridge at Lord's la one of the two fashtona ble Cricket contests of the London season, the other being the Eaton and Harrow match. The University match wa3 played thisj year on the three days im raeilately preceding the departure of tho last Knglish mail, namely tho 26th, 27ih and 23th Juno, and re sulted as the favoritism indicated in the hollow victory of Cambridge. The popularity of the srent seems to incre»s* rather than diminish, for ov«r 3J.000 spectators puid for admission during the three days, and the asiemblage of beauty, ranlr, and fashio.i was •unparalleled in the history of cricket. Although the Oxford team included such famous batsmen as A. J. "Wobble and "W. H. Game, the betting was somtthins like 2 to 1 on Cambridge, which is s»id to have this year the Btronsjesi batting team ever gent forth b) a University. Oxford took the willow first, and only compiled an innings of 112. both their " cracks " being disposed of before they h*d time, to score half a dozen Cambridge then went to the wickets, and by a spl-ndid exhibition of skill out together the total of 302 runs, of which A. P. Xucas Bcored 67. W. S. Patterson (not out) 105, Hon. A. Lyttolton 43, D- Q. Stael 24, H. T. Ailsopp 20, etc. Mr Pattorson'n ex ploit h*d not been equalled in a University match, and ho came in for an ovation, •" xford woke up in the second innings, and were Hot disposed of Jtill they had pnt together 262, a very respectable innings, but not largo enough lo give them the slightest show of the game. In this innings Mr W. H. Game "came off." He played a magnificant innings of 109 runs, thus giving Mr Patterson only an hour or two of pre eminence. It in<v !v mentioned that this is the first instance of an Uxlo •» uprttsentative accomplishing a three figure innings in a University match. The o*er prominent scores were 0. Campbell 43, R. Briggs 32, T 3. Dury 25, Cambridge wiped off tho required 72, with the loss of only 1 wicket. There was nothing specially remarkable in the bowling on either side. The London papers speak lightly of the way the Cam bridge Captain Mr F. J. Greenfield.jhandled his t,eam. This gentleman hails from St. John's College Hurst pierpoint, and is a thorough cricketer in every sense of the word. The writer recalls a feat which this gentleman was the hero of, in May 1871, while still a Hurst-Johnian. The school eleven were playing a team from a neighbouring village called Bolney. The " chawbacons" were disposed of for 38, upon which the St. John's boys went to the wickets and ran up 833 before they wore dispossessed, Mr. Greenfield going in first, and carrying out his bat for the enormous innings of 216. Ihe result of thit year s Uuiversity contest makes the total of matches won by each University exactly level, so that great additonal interest will attach to next year's straggle.

SIMONSEN'S OPERA COMPANY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) g IK In answer to the very brilliant letter of Mr M. L. Raphael, which appears in both of yesterday's morning papers, will you allow me to state that it is quite true that; Mr Raphael stayed with the Alice May Company until it broke up ; that it iB most likely true ho would have liked to have stayed with Mr Simonsen's company until that breaks up also ; but it is not true about Mr Simonsen suggesting that my connection with the Entre Acte should be for Wellington alone. Mr Raphael and myself made the arrange ment* before the company arrived for the whole time the company travelled, and Mr Raphael and myself were with the company. When Mr Simonsen arrived he said this ar rangement should be carried out. It is quite true that Mr Jacobs of Napier had paid Mr Raphael £30 for the right of the Entre 4cte at Napier, and that Mr Raphael had the i_pudenco to tell me that he got nothing for it When I reached Napier, I found out the truth, and Mr Jacobs showed me his cheque book with the date and amount. It is quite true also, when I found out about it, that Mr Raphael sent me a telegram and a letter, stating that he would pay me my share when he saw me here. When I saw him here, Bftcr a deal of trouble, he made up the ac count, I taking bis word for the monies he received, as he said he was a gentleman, and always kept his word and paid his debts. He said he would pay the balance £10 10s on the Monday (day before yesterday), but when I asked "him for it, he told me to get it the best way I could. He said he repudiated everything and everybody, except himself, in connection with the Entre Aote. Mr Simonsen then said that for the future he should want one-third of the Entra Acte— the same as Mr Allen, of the Alice May Company, received; that Mr Raphael was to oay me my money, and attend properly to his* bufiuess for the future. Mr Kaphae then refused to sign the same paper that all the Company had signed for their salaries up ta date as usual, upon which Mr Simonsen llil l «Mr Raphael, if you refuse to do my work as I want it done I don't require your services any longer. You had better take your salary and leave the tneatre. Mr Raphael refused to do so; some words

passed, and eventually a constable ushered Mr Raphael ontside the theatre. Mr Simon sen pays every account to everybody on Monday, and as for Mr Raphael making a success out of a failure, he must be drawing on his very extensive imagination. The Opera Company opened to twenty-five per cont. more money in Wellington and at higher prices through my three weeks' ad vance business there than what Mr Raphael managed to secure for Mr Simonsen here, duiingj the six§weeks he has been here, with the great advantage of a handsome Dew theatre opening for the first time. Mr Ra phael should always look into his boots be fore he pu(:s them oh. He is very much like the fros in the fable ; he thought himself an ox, but turns out to be only a frog after all. As for his threat of legal proceedings, it is almost too funny to laugh at.—l am, etc., W. T. Keith, Business Manager for Mr Simonsen.

THE INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

To give the Auckland representatives an opportunity of accustoming themselves to each other's play, it is proposed to-morrow afternoon to have a practice match in the Choral Hall field. The ''Elect" will play all-comers, and players are requested to roll up, and take part. The ball will be started as soon after four o'clock as practicable. It ap pears that the three Waikato representatives chosen to take part in the match will not be able to come up to town for a practice. This is a great pity, as half the strength of a team consists in the players knowing each others penuliaiities. Their non-appearance at practice is held to be so serious a drawback that we understand it will be taken into consideration another time whether ifc is advi sable to select men, however good, who cannot play with the team beforehand. Robinson and Paul, the Thames representatives,are ex pected, up on the 29th. The match is likely to come off on the 31st;, but at present it is not known for certain whether the Canterbury men start by the Hawea to-morrow. A telegram was sent to them the day before yesterday asking them to wire as soon an they are certain of their movements, but strangely^ enough, no answerj has been received. It is intended to apply for a public half holiday on the day of the the match. We have received from Messrs Champta loup -and Cooper, a good-humoured burlesque poem, '* Jewlius Rex, and Men of His Time," by the author of the " Hunted Husband," &o. The brochure is issued from the juvenile press of Poverty Bay (the Standard Office), an encouraging commentary upon the progress of that unhappily celebrated place. The writer sketches the rise of Jewlius to power, and the efforts to dethrone him. In the midst of party strife, an earthquake occurs, and New Zealand sinks beneath the blue waves of the South Pacifio. The historian then sketches some of the " illustrious stars" of the reign, placing on the roll, Sir George Grey, Messrs Stafford, Pollen, O'Korke, Swanson, Stewart, Rowe, Luckie, William son, Greenaway, " Tumrnus Russell," Bris senden, Mackay, Stevens, and others. The pen and ink portrait of the Native Minister, forms a very fair type of the whole of the versifying : — Observe yon ponderous form with face serene, 'Tid evon he, the great MscLean, Companion of the wash tab or Domingo, Or, perhaps, it wa3 the famed St Jiugo ; However, ho was dubbed a Knight, One of the sort that never fight. 'Tis said the king gave Mao a lease To keep the nation safo in peace ; But if by chance there should be war, tlu'd lose his place for evermore. Away went Mac, with solemn face, To butter up the native r<»ee. He gave them sugar, bags of rice ; There must be peace at any prieo The niggers grinned, and cried, aha 1 And straightway brained a pntjeha. Thb wretch who did this worthy aou Was rewarded with a Sunday tract. And Mac set off straightway to bribe Each member cf the murdorer's tribe. They had a least, and after grub Sir Mac did all with noses rub. The expensiveness of living in Dunedin is deplored by the Olago Daily Times which says : —" Even within the last few years, the price of all the necessaries of life has risen amazingly, and we are bidding fair to make this one of the most ruinously expensive places in the world in which to reside. We shall not be going far wrong if we say that a sovereign will not now go so far in thia town as fifteen shillings in Melbourne." The city authorities are progressing with their street improvements. At the cross roads by the Supreme Court the enclosed tri angular space haa now been dug up, and to day men are employed planting the trees. These little groves, when the trees are thoroughly established, will form very pretty objects in the city.

JBtSNHR© BWB, I^MJKSSftA]^



A GRAND LITERARY AN U MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT will tako place In the Lar c Hall of the Y.M.O.A , on THURS DAY Evjr:in<j next, 24th inßtant, beginning at hull past 7 o'clock. Tho lt«v. W. J. 'Williams will preside. Mr. Kowo will preside at tho Piano, and Mr. Ryan ■Will direct the Choir. Messrs Howdon, Skinner, Henderson, and othnr leading vocalists will sing tome choico pieces, and Messrs Cooper, Blackman, and Ewingion will give iiea ings and Recitations Admission, Is. Proceeds devoted to a good pur poie. Look out for the Programme. TN EE RODERICK McINNES. Creditors of the abovenamod Insolvent, lately trading- as Butler and Mclnnes, Painters, &c, who have not already proved, are requested to send in pirticulara of their claims before 2 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday), to Mr Baird, 29, Insurance Buildings. J. McVEY BAIRIO Trustees JAMES MORTON, J ■ lruslees- Auckland, 23rd August, 1876. The Assessment List of the above District for the year ending Juue 30,' 1876. has been deposited for inspection at the Toll-house. Arch Hill, The Trustees will meet for the purpose of hearing Appeals (if any), at the Star Hotel, Newton, on Monday, tbe 25th day of Soptember, at C pm. KOBT, T. WARNOCK, Chairman. August 23, 1876. OR SALE, one small double cylindar steam winch. One upright boiler, 6x6 high, with Galloway tubes. One inverted ver tical eDgine cylinder, S x 12.— J. Howden, fchortland street. COPY of Telegram to S. Ooombes, 23rd August, 1876, from Sir Julins Vogel Tonks seems a very good sort, and his Clothes that he got from you fit. him well In confidence is he to be trusted? Send me a similar Suit. You have I know taken my measure. "Vooei,. <-*.&. A EGoSY, PROM NEW JSS^V^ YORK. VIA DUNEDIN. jgjJSjggSr All Claims against the lnw-nri Cargo of this vessel must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned before 12 o'clock To morrow (Thursd.y). 24thg st G gMITHj Agent, Vort-street. ANTED, one or two Boarders in a comfortable home at Mrs Rose's, opposite the Turkish Baths, Upper Queen-street. No children. Terms, 18a per week SALESWOM A N.—Wanted" an ex perienced Saleswoman as first hand ; permanent situation.—Milne and Choyce, Cheapside House. ANTED to know where the best Hair Cutting and Shaving is done in Auckland I— At the American Hair Cutting Rooms, Queen-street.— Professor Evans, Proprietor. W" A.NTKD, immediately, a General Ser vant to proceed to Tauranga; pas sage paid ; reference required.—Apply to Mrs Malcolmson, Alma House, Parnell. ANTED, a general Servant in a small family.- Apply to Mrs Haase, New street, College Road. ANTED, a Mi,n to plough, and milk — Apply No. Queen-street. W "ANTED, a good General Black smith ; mußt be a good Shoer.—J. H. Smith, Great North Boad, opposite Northern Hotel.



A DRESS and MANTLE MAKER just come to town, wants a situation ; wages, no object—Apply to X VZ, a thisj>ffice I" OST, from Waitemßta feote!, two J~^ Setter Pupa, onp red and white, and one almost white, with brass collars Anyone returning the above to Waitemata will be handsomely rewarded. LOST, yesterday, between Victoria street and Post-office, a Saving's Bank Book.— Finder will pleass retttrn same io Mr J. Bushell, Chapel-street, or at ibis office. G.O^D-BYE'S epistle readied party addressed, last niprht. P.'ea*a keep appoint -1 ment as stated on Sunday cvmingjnext. ___ URNISHED Apartments in invonport stroet, Parnell Rent, 10s per week MR. FAYAKD will hear of "P. Tf. "Vaughan at 7, Somerveirs Buildings, Vulcwi Line. WANTED, a Barmaid for Upstairs Bar - Apply at tho Exchange Hotel between 11 and 12 o'clock. TTTANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at y V the Occidental Hotel. WANTED, a Dairy of best Fresh Butter : cash purchaser—W R __hV<n, Grocer. Parn'll. • \If7\ANTKD, a middle-aged Woman * to attend and wait r,n a sick old man,— Apply to the Editor of the Evektno Stab.— B. E. Turner. Wf ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply f» M^sonio Hotel, North Shore ANTED, a General Servant — Apply ofßoo of this pnper. WANTED, a coviple of intelligent r.-ds as Apprentices to the Confectionery business —15. Waters ANTED, immediately, a Nursemaid.— Mrs Baird.Woodford, Epsom, second house from the .Tuncfcion Hotel^ 'fjrrANTEI), a good General Servant, who 7 v can cook and wash well.—Apply to Mrs Walmsley, Surrey Hills, Newton. WB. ME LDRUM, Tailor, Upper • Queoii-Btreet, opposite Array and Navy Hotel, hopes by good workmanship and moderate prricea to morit a, sliare of public patironajjrf^ ANTED, Hotisemaid and a Boy ; * • rtlsn. a Housekeeper to proceed to the Barrier.—Apply sharp Adclphi Oyster and Music Saloon, 'orner Fort and Queen-streets. WANTKD, a Boy.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Ploughman.—Apply R. TTfly, lVTnnnt Eden. WILL MB. "FIUMOE call on Mr, Hicks at Mount Kdcn WANTED, a good Compositor.— Apply at the offico of this paper. WANTED, a Girl toi make herself (T'nerally nsoful.—Mra Malcolm Uanks, three houra boyond Junction Hotel, Epsom. "117 ANTED, a good General Servant V'v forTaurarjffj,--Mrs Ashl.y, Union-street. _ yTfXINTED, a good General Ser * » v»nt—Mrs Bharp», Orafton Kead._ ANTED, a stout joung Man able to milk well.—Thomas Johnson, Remuera Dairy. OT ANT ED, Visitors to tho New ' W Ttmatre to reinoriiber that they can be sup plied with Out and ijncut Tobac.oo and Cignrs of finest quality, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Kntranoo, Victoria-street—lirown and Vaton, iTfANTEDTby a practical man, with V many years' oxperioDf.e, KmplorT-en4 a3 Bookkeeper, Traveller, or Canvasser : references.— Apply A, Stab office. ■ _TnTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, PalinfiS, Shingles, House Elocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, »t tho lowest possible pricof", at Yard, Broafcwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch OTANTED Known, that the Turkish « * Baths are open on Saturdays for TCOSB, from 9 till 2 o'clock, at Is fid ; also from _ to 10 p- m., for the Working Men, at 2^ TNTKD Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Euildinga, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewintj Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Modol bteam Engine Cas_nf.'B, complete sets, from 7b 6d. A few First-class Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for ANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to exoouta all kinds of ASPHAL/HN© at reasonable prioes.- Addross Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDI _ is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber und otiior Building Matoriulß, including Ssshes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Houb<? Blocks, Posts., Rails, Hardwood Felloes, ishifts, Iron Bark and Blun Gum Laths, Bhinglos, &c, &c, »t the lowest market prico, at his Yards, Custom-house stroet. TIT"ANTED Everybody to Know, T » that the undersigned has made a still further Largo Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Parldles, 45s eaoh, with mounts; Htron« durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9s (id oach; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Od each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Roblua Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly duo.—W.S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Quean-street. N.B.—V few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for salo very cheap. WANTED'Known, Stretton'-s Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Dopot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. I\^ANTED, 100 Men daily to get * T their Meals at the Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellpsley-street. All Metis 9d; pood Beds, Is; Board and Lodging, 17s per week. —J. Rabe. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music nn<* other Binding don* in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Eveniko Stab. Office, Wyndham street. WANTED to SELL, Newcastle Coal, Firewood, Heart of Kauri Shingles, Pa.ings, B0 sacks Oats, 60 sacks Potatoes.—4pply at the Railway T Mart, Onehunga. Mark well: Glass, China, Earthenwaie, Oilman's Stores and Groceries of best quality always in supply.—A. Sombbvi-LB. ANTED Known, that W. Banks has room for two or three more respectable young men as Boarders, at his Private Boarding Establishment, comer of Hobson and Wyndhnm fitrßets. Flret-clasß table and a comfortabl i home at tho lowest possible terms. Board and Residence, washing and every attendance, 20s per week; Board only, 15s per week. A JN TED .Known, that th Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Hiph-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adiustedj rpEACHING OF THE PIANOFORTE. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckl«n<l.—Mß. HENRY ROWE begs to offer his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. Having had many years tuition in in the art, he submits bis qualiticatons for tine patronaee of the genera! public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or at his private residence lessons are eiven. Bemg his profession, be purposes to give lessons at £1 Is per Quarter, one Ipsson per week, so that maay who would hitherco have i.*een glad to learn, and were limited on account of the high rate of charges, may now avail ih<-mselves of this artistic accomplishment —Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's. ILLTAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a Kire—C. Willuais, in returning thanks for the liberal support he bas received during the last six years, begs to state that by a new process of cleaning the Gum. his Kindlers are greatly im proved in quality and increnspd in size, but not in price The New and Improved Handlers are dis tinguished by a Bed Label. Williams's Celebrated WASTII_TG FLUID saves a deal of labmr ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful In its effects. Sold in bottles at 6d and Is each. Try it.— Pxctrry: A lbert-street, Auckland. T\ARLING LITTLE JESSIE!!! IX O N LIGHT HOUSE CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The Members of the above Troop will meet To morrow Evening (Thursday;, the 24th instant, at the Drill-shed, at 7.30 pm, lor Drill. Full uniform, with swords only. All members are requested to att6nd' JOSEPH McCAGHEY, Hon. Secretary. pLaASANTLY-SITCTATED Apart- JL ments at Mrs Morley's, Havelock House, Symonds-street.



I WILL not be responsible for any Dobt or Debts incurred by my crew. HEVRY SKKI/TIN. Master Barque Star Queen. TIiTBLINS- LITTLE JESSfE!!! -U__ MrpO LET, a six-roomed Cottage JL in Pitt-street, top cf Grey-street, newly fitted up.—Apply on the premises. , 0 LET, two nice Cottages; rent low—Apply to M Foley, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. _____ rjho~LEf7 at Parnell, a seven-roomed 1 Hoiisft plea«ant'.y situated, next St M»ry's Pargonsge—ft. _.hton »_d Son, Instiranco Buildings, Queen-stroet. TO LEfj Furnished Apartments situated in Victoria street, next to Mr Victory's Foundry. „ , MrpO LET, at Eemueva, a few X minutes' walk from the Newmarl: et Kail way Station, a comfortable jS'attiily KesUlence, all newly papered, and in good order. . Sent, 20s per woek. -Apply to Mr James Rutherford, Kctoriwra; or to J. M. Lennox. Queen-street, Auckland. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by BaSR, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottages -& and It Puder, _6_sS Agents- TO LET, a smite of Rooms, well adapted for Solicitor's or other offices.—Apply to G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-streeiS. T" OLET, or for Sale, on easy terms, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gaa and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. ~£=*» "tFOU SALE, a comfortable J?Trri^, JC fivo-rooined Houbo, with well and y=L6.S garden, Liverpool-Btreet. Price, JGl7O.— Samuel Wells, 120, Queon-atreet. ■£^J^ fFOE- S A LE, a Bargain, on M'l'wffi} very ca3y terms> a really good &_-___J_s_ Beven _ rO o_i('d House, with every con venience for a family ; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ___=&»> 17011 SALE"a~six-roomed <§ 5 51K JC Houso, -with out-house, &c, in ■&^=&xJi&w Selwyn Torraco, Parnell. Every con venience for small family. The House is in good repair, having been built only a few months. The garden is al-io well laid out.—For further particulars aoply to Mrs Wheeler, next to Dr. Dyer's, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. XpOR SALF-, cheap, an improvad •*- Firm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots'Jn Waikato.—For particu'.ais apply James Cook, Wynd ham-street. Y. MARTINSON, CHEMTST « and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thankfl to his friends and the public of Newton, Poueonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that ha has recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by striot attention to merit a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience in the British and Brazilian Governments as Disprinser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Oapo of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continue to manufacture liis Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physiclnns and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. STAR OF NEWTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T. —— The Third Anniversary will ho celebrated by a TEA MEETING and ENTERTAINMENT, to be held at the Congregational Sc .oolroom, Newton, on T HURSDAY, 24th instant. Tf aon the table at 6.30. Tickets, Is 0d each. After tea a Musical and Literary Entertainment. Admission, Is ___IITE_ WORMS, Secretary. kjfc. X|IIIGANTINE 'KATE | Sfti% ___» BRAIN,' @ DUNEDIN. -m# t I isi'^SS-Sr Tae above Vessel has entered at the •**3BPn-P5? Customs, and is ready to deliver cargo. Consignees will please present Bills of Lading and Pay ___g_t to the undersigned T H. HALL & CO., Agents. HpO TIIE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE I CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). In accordance with tho expressed wish of several Shareholders, I beg to offer mjself as a Candidate for a seat upon the Directory of the above Company. J. M. LENNOX. PIBHER AND nO. Beg to inform their Customors that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25tii AUGUST, Their business will be conducted in their NEW PREMISES, ADJOINING B _NX OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN WITH _. DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT PRIZE MEAT. i HpO BUSINESS MEN OR CAPITALISTS. | FOR 8 AXE, Three Cottages in Chapel-street, near Komwi Cutholic Church; respectable, healthy lo cality, convenient to the cntie of business: yearly rents, £120. H»U the purnbaoo money may remain ; at 8 per cent per annum—G_Oß_E SIBBIN, Corner Mart. TV[ EW~ LUC AL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in (he employ).' Harper Twelvetrees the renowned manufacturers A trisl solicited. Ask for it and judge for your. • selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W Owen. i Manufactory : York-street, Parnell. ;rp o b~'U ILDE ES. Tem'era will be received until 4pm on Tuesday, 1 29th Augnst, for Alteration and Addition to Orphan ! Home, Parnell. JAMES BABER, Architect. will be received by the i undersigned until noon on the 15th proximo, ■ for the purchase of the interest in a 21 years license • granted on the 20th June last, for seven men's ground i known as the Ota*o Claim, in the Hauraki Gjld . mining District. The highest nor any tender not necessarily accepted. W. FLOOD. Liquidator Ot&go G.!tf. Co. (Limited). ' The above well-known Valuable Property surroun ded as it is by the richest mines on the field, affords an excellent opportunity for fresh investment. MISSING. —Any person who can give any information of Mrs. Topp, of 1 England street, Freeman's Bay, who left her home on the 21st instant, at 11 am., will confer a great favour to her husbaud by calling at the Police Station . rr a.a b. s. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. A Special Meeting will take place in Sfc Patrick's Hall To-morrow (Wednesday) livening, irntned.ately alter the transactloa of the ordinary fortnightly business, lor the purpose of electing a Trustee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary.



TJKJNOE OF WALES THEATRE. JL \ Lessee R. J. De Lias. i Stage Manager C. F. siearle. million peicks! Million prices • ' million price 3 \ TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF CALIFORNIA* 2TBLL S DIAMOND!!! AND MR. GEORGE GIDDEN3, LAST NIGHT BUT ONE!!! THIS EVENING, AUGUST 23, Grand production of an Original Sensation Play, written expressly for NELL, entitled, RUBY! in which sho will suHtain Fivr D.wvkrent Characters, and introduce Nkw Sonos, Danckh, and Duets. JUJBY I NELL! RUBY ! NELL! RUBY! NELL! NELL ! RUBY! NELL! RUBY! NELL! RUBY! 35Tkw Scenery ! Nr.w Effect.1? ! New Appointments ! 837- LoV- •' ?"- the" GREAT LIGHTHOUSE SCENE, ttw ui-antietii; Mechanical Effect of the Day ! LAST NIGHT BUT ONE! MILLION PRICES ! MILLION PRICES ! Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, One Shilling. THEATRE ROYAL. Lesse .. .. Martin 3imonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH and ITALIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY. IMMENSE SUCCESS! Auber's Grand Revolutionary Opera, MASANIELLO! TO-HICHT! TO-NIGHT! Will be repeated for the last time, MASANIELLO, THE FISHERMAN KING- OF NAPLES. Concluding with the Great Realistic Scene, "The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius," pouring forth its great stream of Liquid Fire. TO-MORROW: By special desire, and for tha last time, CARLO BROSCHI! ASD A GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, IN WHICH MR. MARTIN SIMONSEN, The World-renowned Violinist, will appear and perform Two of His Celebrated Violin Solos, Supported by all the Principal Artistes of the Company. FRIDAY and SATURDAY : THE HERMIT'S BELL : Dross Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street. Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. HP HEA TR E ROYAL. JL Tho "Entre Acte" is not allowed to be distributed in the Theatre. MARTIN SIMONSEN. APERI "ENTRE ACTE.' NOTICE. Tho Subscribers to the above are informed that although Mr Martin Simonsen has refused to circu lato the "Entre Acte" in the Theatre, because declined to give him half the proceeds, I shall con tinue to supply Visitors as they enter, and sha! circulate an additional five hundred through th city. M. L. RAPHAEL. HHH EATRE ROYAL NOTICE. I have this day Discharged Mr. M. L. RAPHAE] from my emp'oy. MARTIN SIMONSEN. August 21,1576. AGRA N D VARIETY ENTERTAIN MENT WILL BK lIKLD IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL, ON FRIDAY AuausT 25th, ( IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE PIONEER JUVENILE TEMPLE, 1.0.G.T Mrs Lampard, Mrs Bettany, Misses Ash, Gribbli Borthwick, and Messrs Rice, Bertie, Hemus. Lovcl Howden, Seems, Oliapman, and other Kdies an gentlemen, have kindly promised their assistance. Mr W. Col? has kindly consented ' > take the chaii Door 3 open at 7.30, to commence ~t 8 p.m. Tickets, Is , children under twelve. Cd. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. On Thursday, August 24, a Late Train will lea\ Onehunga for Auckland at 7.0 pm, returning afte the Opera. Calls at intermediate Stations, yoi er. MA.CDONALD. General Manager. HE SKATING RINE CITY HALL ! TO-NIGHT ! CITY HALL ! TO-NIGHT ! CITY HALL CROWDED NIGHTLY !!! Also, Just to Hand, PATENT SKATES, ON SALI ADMISSION, 6d. ADMISSION, Gd. The City HaU is open tor Ecg-.g-smect on arj Evening, upon application to COOivE AND CO., Proprietors. AEANGESi ORANGES! \J ORANGE 3!! ! The entire Carßo of Oranges, ex Edith, from Bar loaga, the finest that has arrived this season, on Sa from ship's side, or H. CANHAM, Hi^h-atreet. By Appoint- <s#^§ios§ia-) Thp Marquis i ment to "HSftSSspSs^hS*^ Normanby. ALEXANDER, JEWSLLEE HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OF JEWELLERS A NEW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has late been b.ought out, which is veiy lovely aud vei effective It is CARVED out of the PINK SHEL rom which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out < date, used to be made. Nothing can possibly 1 imagined more b autiful than the colouring cf th New Jewellery, shadiDg from the most vivid, y deiicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite iv ti; as the edges of the petals of a rose, or the tun flush( snow of an Alpine peak rising against a summ sunset. Pink Coral has a yellowish tiugs, but th new material might be composed of Petrified Ito: Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. The Fii Workmanship, and ihe Beauty of the Material, mal this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAI CORAL.



MJTJNT HOBSON NURSERY, R E M TO E R A. „ C. T. WREN thanks his frieids in that ,$$«?• he is enabled to state that he has sent out f^Sg, m ore NURSERY GOODS this Season than ! (Pf-j^^SLat same date in any prsvious year, and #3ra3*Sjp?cavi7ig Extra Stock, of good quality, he is «ww«lsj-»— consequently in a position to offer several lines of ornamental, Shelter, and Forest Trees, &c., &c, at 25 to 35 per cent, redaction, according to TnVexuber&nt growth of the past summer render ing it advisable that they should hi cleared to make room for younger stock. W. J. Hurst and Co., Town Agents. 21st August, IS7C TO-MORROW. CONTINUATION of Samuel Ooombus'3 Unreserved Retail Auction Sale of CLOTHING, ETC., AT THE LEVIATHAN, Corner of Queen and Shortland-stroets. GRANT & MORTON Auctioneer. B. TONES] [R. C. CARR MONDAY, AUGUST 28. .ALLOTMENTS AT CAMBRIDGE AND : KIHIKIHI. 3, TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instracted to sell, on Monday, the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock, Two allotments at Cambridge West, being Noß.' 8G and 196, both corner lots One allotment Cambridge Kast, No. 5S One allotment Kihikihi, No. 52 All Corner Allotments, and good sites. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, 60 head Very Choice Pat Cattle from Taranakl COO Fat Sheep, ex Wellington and Go-Ahead, from Taranaki. At One O'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. NO T I C -E. The Sale of Chairs, Lobsters, and Tobaccos, ex Star Queen, is Postponed in consequence of not being Landed in time, to Tuesday, the 29th inst, B. TONKS & CO., , Auctioneers.' ■ B, TONKS] [R- 0. CAKR TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. 1 EX 'STAR QUEEN,' @ NEW YORK. EXTENSIVE SALE , of AMERICAN CHAIRS, OYSTERS, LOB STERS, AND TOBACCO. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auctien, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, at 11 '< o'clock, 150 cases American Chairs, Heywooa Chair I Company . 149 cases American Chairs, from Winohestes '" Chair Company II 200 cases Oysters 100 cases Lobsters. TOBACCOS. 60 f-boxes Moat Bernard 4 | cases Stuart's Navy 6's 20 f-boxes Eldridge's 10's 6 cases Waterlily s's • 10 cases Waterlily Pocket Pieces 5 \ tierces Barrett's Anchor Twist 5 kegs ditto ditto. C ' B. TONKS] [E. O. OARR T TO-MORROW. I TRADE SALE OF ' WHISKY, GIN, CLARET, CHAMPAGNE GLASSWARE. B. T O N X S & C O. HAVE been instructed to sell To morrow, 24th instant, at .12 o'clock, 12 hhds. Scotch Whisky, Crabbies Blond c 2 hhds, Irish Whisky 23 cases Old Tom Gin "i and Co., 25 cases Unsweetened Gin >• London 4 hhds Plain Gin ; 24 cases Claret Chateau Margeaux 24 cases Claret Chateau La Rose 32 caßes Moet and Chandofc's Champagne 1 case Ginger Wine if 12 cases De Kuyper (Holland's) ' A quantity of Cat Glassware. B. TONKS.] K. O. CARR] TO-MORROW. « FIJI SUGAR! FIJI SUGAR ! Ex 'Augusta.' B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Thursday), the 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, 275 mats Yellow Sugar 37 mats Yellow Sugar i Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25. PLASTER OF PARIS. Ex ' Crownthorpe.' y HPHE subscribers will sell at the mart, JL. Fort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, 26 casks Hilton's Plaster of Paris. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. FRIDAY,gAUGUST 25. •o Ie HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PATENT MANGLE, D.B. GUNS, &c, &c, &c. DI - IHE subscribers -will sell at the mart, ■* Fort-street, on Friday next 25th instant, at 11 o'clock. An Assortment of Household Furniture. ;, Ex<:elU?nt Patent Ma.gle Tvo nrst-cla^-s D.B. Guns Superior Saddle f. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOON. ry LEATHER! LEATHER! Ex 'BELLA MARY,' FROM ROBaBT TOWN. be IVfO- I— ®ne ase ' consisting of 69 iS JL^I dozen Kangaroo Skins; No. 2-One do do, 25 et r"ndo To be sold by auction. Terms Cash. at " R. ARTHUR. Auctioneer. £ rrTfITK HAY MARKET. Se FOR SALE, Good Samples— ie Oats, 3s the buohel ie •■'■•■ Barley, 4s ~ ' N Maize, Si „ ' '"- ■ ALFRED B¥CKLAND.