There was only one female left on board the steamer, as far as Mr Ash is aware, and she, poor woman, was with an invalid hus band and child. Notwithstanding the hus band's entreaties to save herself and child, she would not leave him.

The scene on board the steamer, Mr Ash states, quite astonished him. The female passengers were wonderfully calm—no screams were heard, nor was there any demonstrative grief, except when the barque appeared so be passing away without sighting the steamer. When in the boats, the men and women crouched down and did not move. This added much to the success attending the trips made.

lOfcS OV LIFE.— PAINFUL INCIDENTS. The number of crew and passengers left on "board the Dandenong wa3 about forty. There was a fearful sight on board the Albert William on the morning when it was discovered that the Dandenong had disap peared. There were families divided, some being on board the barque, in cotnparitive safety, while others were on board the sink ing steamer. In one tiaes a little girl, scarcely old enough to comprehend her position (probably one of the Wakefield family), has lost both parents, three sisters, and two brothers, and is the only one remaining out of » family of eight. In another case a little boy has lost both parents. Exciting scenes occurred in Melbourne, Sydney, and Newcastle, when the news became known, the relatives and friends of those on the Dandenong beseiging the news paper offices in a state of painful distress. PAS3ENGKBS. The following first and second cabin passengers were on board the DandeTioung :—Saloon : Mrs Whitworth, Mrs Wrndio. Mrs M'Oonachy, Mr and Mrs Wakefield Miss FUen Miss M Murray, Miss Agnes Wake field, Miss Annie Wakefield, Messrs Wiuship, Ash, G Chambers. S ,7 MalJev, H M Steele, Wright, William Murray, Hartley, HaTdy, MastPrs Whitworth, John Wakefield, Thomas AVakefield, Frederick Wakefield ; and 2S in the steerage, W H Smith, agent. The f nlTnwing are the names Pf those in thn second cabin : —Messrs J">are. F<"-gussoD, Davis, Ulair. ,T M'Gee, Payne, M'Grath, GoHen, M'Dousrall. W Barter, T •"isbotDe, Honey. V, Walters. X Walter*. Matthews, J Mnrrav, M Brown. W Linftston ; Mrs Blair, Mrs Grey, Mrs Ward. Mrs M Brown, Mrs SWmonds and two children. Crew and officers : John Irwin. Captain ; .Tas Liwson, first mate ; C W M'TCwan, second mate : <Tames Loyer, chief engineer; John Dykes, second PTitrinf or. Stewards : Eobert Hooks, Frederick Jewell, John Wilson. Thomas Hodson, forpcabin A.nna Saul stewardess ; John Wilson, oook ; Wm Young, lamp trimmer. Seamen : David Mord. James Anderson, John Brubn, Jose De Frunze, John Ekland, Charles Christie, Lawrence Williams, Charles Lunyprist, Martin Alfred. Kiremen : Jeremiah Banting. John .Tolrnson, William Lloyd, Martin Dwyer. George Haffenden, Wm Edbr^ok, Francis Hay. * THE SAVED. The passengers saved are, Capt McDougall. Mr Edward Walters, Mr Bichard Walters. Mr Edward Oolding, Mr Frederick Ash. Mr W Blair. Mr T Osborne. Mr J Honey. Mr J W Hartley, Master J "WhUworth. Mr J McOrath. Mr J Brown, Mr George Chambers, Mrs Blair and child. Mrs H Brown, Mrs E Watchman, Mrs Edmond and two children, Mrs Ward, two sisters of St Joseph, Elizabeth Murray, Mary Murray. Ann Queen, Mary Lawson, Mrs Ward, Mr Green, Mr Fitzsimmons, andßrasker, of the crew.

SIMONSEN'S OPERA COMPANY.

Last night's performance of the Simonsen Opera Company attracted a full audience, who were roost enthusiastic in their reception cf the musical feast presented to them. The " bill" comprised a concert and the grand opera of Norma. The concert onened with the overture to the opera, which was skilfnlly performed by the orchestra. Mr 'Florence then sang with great, applause the pretty ballad " T seek for thee in every flower." Mr Florence sang better than we have ever heard him before, and he was warmly encored. The duett " Of fairy wand had I the power," by Madame Simonsen and Mr Harding was exceedingly well received. The ama'eur exhibited srme indecision at first bu.t recovered himself gallantly and then sang well to the finish. Mr Martin Simon3en next gave one of his charming violin solos. The selection, a composition of the player's own, entitled "Remembrances of Germany," exhibited many of the fanciful and peculiar turns observable in the other works of Mr Simonsen already performed in Auck land. The performance was most remarkable as showing the power which the human hand can obtain obtain over an instrument. It was loudly applauded, and the performer had to rsturn and give another selection. Miss Lambert substituted " O stay with me, my darling, stay,1' for the song Bet down to her on the programme, and she wan successful in winning much applause by her beautiful intonation and careful rendering of the melody and expression. A duett " Excelsior," by Signer Motley and Mr Brett followed. This was a signal success the two voices blending beautifully: it was encored, but tha o-entlemen merely acknowledged the com pliment without complying with the demand. Mr Harding sang the Medallion sone from "Faust" in oood style.andwas rewarded by a vociferous encore,to which he responded with the evergreen "Gallants of Kng land," which he pave vigorously anil well. This is one of Mr Harding's best efforts, and he was highly complimented on all sides on the completion of his song. The oper* was placed npon the stage with good pcenery and accessories, which contributed much to its success, though the performance of Madame Simonsen, Miss Fisher, and Signor Morleyhad a good deal more to do with this than anything else- Madama Simonsen nevf r displayed her capabilities to greater advintaee. There are few operatic r6les which make greater calls upon the physical and artistic powers of a singer than Fellini's Druid High Priestess. From beginning to end the work is at high pressure, for the first act contains quite as much passionate declamation as the last. The acting in " Norma " is also very arduous, Hit the prima donna was thoroughly at home in both these important depart ments. The audience were intent upon the perform ance throughout, and it must be pronounced -•« trfumDh of ati, Next to the prima donna. Miss Fisher's achievement as Adalg'sa, must be ranked This young lady acquitted herself excellently in a very difficult part, and has not sung so well since she has been in Auckland. Many who have been slow to ac knowledge this artistes merits were converted last night and pronounced her voice and execution first-class There was a lack of feeling about Mr Barrington's Orovlsco which detracted from its merit as an artistic performance, but the singing wa* correct and vigorovw. Sii?r or Morley's Pollio was rich in musical beauties.^ and was warmly appreciated. Mr Ewarts ''Flavio " wis painstaking. The minor characters were wsll sustained, and the choruses well delivered The orchestra had completely mastered the difficult music and their efforts were not unrecognised. A cat with a rat in her mouth ran across the stage during the pathetic scene in which Norma is about to kill her child It is needless to say that the pathos for the moment was completely destroyed. To-night the company appear for the last time. The performance Is to be the Grand Duchess by Offenbach, and is for the benefit of Miss Nelly Lambert, a young lady who has made many friends in Auckland during her operatic career.

PRESBYTERIAN ENTERTAINMENT.

A very pleasant and successfuTsoiree wa3 held last eveninz in the Whau Public Hall in connection with the Presbyterian Church of the district. A good tea associated with excellent viands, was provided by the ladles viz : Mrs Somerville, Mrs Buchanan, and Mrs Johnson. Two tables were especially set apart for bachelors, presided over by Miss Hepburn and Miss Buchanan, who gave the young men snme thine better than bachelor*' tea. The hall was deco rated with flowers and evergreens, which were dis- T.Uvea in various parts of the hall with poetic taste. Mrs Moby attended at Mrs Gittos's tabl«. When the good things haddi?appewert, the Rev R Sommerville pastor of the Whau Church, occupied the chair, ana "Praise God from whom all blessings flow was sung by all present. The Rev E. F Macmcol next engaged in prayer. The rev chairman in his introductory remarks stated that the object of their gathering together was two-fold first to get as much money as possible towards liquidating' the debt on the Manse, and second, to make an effort to get persons, who never attended any place of worship, to commence doing so He then proceeded with the programme of tba even ing, when the choir sans: with mnch spirit " Hold the Fort" Miss Buchanan presided at the harmonium. Key David Bruce of St Andrew's, next delivered an address which was listened to with great attention. Mr and Mra Bell then gave the pretty duet. " Convont BelH" An address followed, by Rev Mr Willis, recently from England. Sankpy and Moody* beau tiful hymn "The Gate Aj»r," was excellently ren dered. Addresses were given later in the eveni*e by Rev Mr Macnicol, aßd Mr John lamb. Mr Fane sang " N everTorget," and Miss Bell sang the " Better Land," from the pen of Mrs Remans, a touching lyrlo of exquisite beauty, which has been sUDg in every household in Christendom, Mr Gittos also nave a reading from one of Talmage's singular sermon sketches Mr Bell read the " Poor old Bachelor," in a melting strain. Mr Allan X Taylor having proposed thanks which were carried by acclamation, to all who had assisted in getting up tha entertainment, the meeting dispersed.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" The Yankee Teamstek " and Byron's burlesque of Lurlin« constituted the programme at the new Theatre Last night, and was sufficiently attracuve to draw to gether a good house, notwithstanding the Powerful g™ fo , attractions In the " Yankee Teamster" Mr SThS^ttk the part of Solon Shingle with most <mfrjtea The American humour evolved by thtoffiJaSteSL rendered in that dry quaint style which is so irresistible. Mr Searle as Hugh Wins low the former had a part to which he did full justice Jto SoUoway was well placed as Charles Otto. The piece went off " slick " and caused immense fun. The burlesque was monnted exceedingly well- a most important feature-and the scenery was so good, that Mr Thornton had to appear before the curtain more than once. Mrs Hall took the part of Sir Bupert, Mr flail was the Seneschal, Mrs Stoneham the Lady Una, and Miss Laura Wiseman, Lurline With such an ex cellent cast, success was certain, and the result came fully up to expectations. The acting of Mr and Mrs Hall was splendid. They are so thoroughly up m the bnnineßs of their profession, that they draw laughter

from the mow simple expressions and situations, where less experienced "stagers" would fall flat, was in burlesque acting that Mr and Mrs Hall first made their mark in New Zealand, and althongh time has shown that they aro equally good in legitimate coineay,|the;r;periodicalreturnt to the realm of parody are welcomed by the public Mrs Stoheham made a Donny Una as may be supposed. Her "get-up,"' and acting were side-splitting. Miss Liura Wiseman, as the water nymph Lurline, invested the part with an appropriate colouring, thongh at the same time, we do not wish to be nderstood as meaning that it was ren dered in a watery manner. The songs were well delivered, and the whole performance was much admired. The programme will be repeated this evening.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Lionel arrived at 1 30 this day. Sailed : lona for North ; Julia Price with coalsj and Ruby with manganese for Auck land.

The concert last night in aid of the funds of the cricket club was a great success. The much prized whitebait have been caught in large quantities this week.

GRAHMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This Day. A Little Child Killed. A fine little boy, 14 months of age, was killed to-day by being run over by a truck, loaded with tailings, at the corner of Owen and Barke-streets. The driver, a man named Rickefcts, did not observe the child till he saw it between the wheels. Death was im mediate. The deceased child is son of Mr Meager, boiler-maker. In the Warden's Court to-day, the Waio karaka Drainage Association sued, the Crown Princess Company for drainage contributions. The case was adjourned for a fortnight. Crushings Kuranul tributes (James and party) crushed 50 tons for 99 oz3 10 dwts. Hutchinson and party crushed 30 tons for 10S ozs 13 dwts 12 grs. The Marquis party crushed 50 tons for 10S oz3 4 dWts. The Cure carried gold in the cross leader up to the boundary of No. 6 reef this morn ing.

WESTPORT.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. The Steamer Matau.

In the operations on the Matau steamer yesterday the propeller was broken, and will need replacing before the vessel can be floated. She is so far in the water as to float fore and aft at high tide, but the weight of the engines amidships prevents her float ing clear.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram .Agency.) Tuesday. Regatta. At a meeting of the Eegatta Committee for 1876, held last evening, it was resolved that the following should be the prizes for the three principal events in the regatta : — Champion Bailing Eace, for vessels under 150 tons, Ist prize, £100; 2nd prize, £10 For the Champion Yacht Eace, Ist prize, £75 and a silver cup. For the Interprovincial Cham pion Eace,jfor four-oared racing whaleboats, Ist prize, £50. These races are open to all comers.

Mr Buckland's Cattle Fair.

[PER CARRIER PIGEON.]

Remuera, this day 12 noon. The show of cattle has justified the expecta tions of all. The attendance of farmers, butchers, and citizens taking an interest in thejenterprise is large, and the first Auckland Cattle Fair is proving itself a marked success. Early though it is there are nearly 200 people on the ground. Even Mr Stickley, is im bued with the general interest felt in the Cattle Fair, and has mustered on the ground with about a dozen little boys from the Home, who are vastly enjoying the scene. In consequence of a statement in one of this morning's papers that trains would run every hour a number of people went to the station at 10 o'clock, but, to their dis appointment, found that there would be no train until II o'clock, and were further informed that there would not be trains running every hoar during the day. It was also stated that the Mercer engine had just come in broken down, and it was in con sequence impossible to run the trains each hour. With the General Government all things are impossible that can benefit an Auckland community. The same principle of impossibility has characterised the railway management in connection with Ellerslie and the itaipara, and it is this that renders the line so unpopular and so unremunerative. A railway management, unfettered and busi ness-like, would cast its eye on a special attraction such as the cattle fair, and run from all stations at reduced rates, in order to make a special draw. This is the only business principle on which the railway will pay, and which is adopted to so large an extent by English companies. The cattle are still being driven in, in crowds. Mr Dibble has just penned his drove irom the Kaipara, 78 of which are steers in really good condition, in spite of their long journey, some having been, driven from Wangarei. The total number brought down by Mr Dibbble were 140 head.

Mr John Johns's lot of 80 cattle are of mixed kinds, his pea of eleven yearling heifers bred from imported stock being first-class. His pen of steers are also very good. Messrs Pollen and Young's stock of about 80 are big grown steers, and in good condi tion.

Mr Mauer's herd of 150 from the Bay of Islands are good conditioned cattle. Messrs McLean's bulls are good bred beasts, and the young bulls noticed in last night's issue are all promising beasts. Mr John May's and Mr J. Johns' considered the best. 12.30. As many as can find room" in the tent have. disappeared from off the cattle pens. There are now upwards of 500 people assembled. Mr Perkins has the important duty of pro viding for the inner man, and has availed himself of the use of the large tent purchased by Mr Buckland from the Horticultural Society ; the size ia 100 x 40. The display is of thorough English char acter, being prime roast beef and other sub stantial joints, the tables groaning nnder the liberal spread. This luncheon is consider ately provided by Mr Buckland. Many farmers have come a long distance since they breakfasted, and will appreciate such a repast. V 130 The sale has commenced and bidding is spirited, the following good prices being ob tained for the first three lots of Mr John's yearlings :—Lot first: £3 15s each j pur chaser, Mr Martin, Waikato. Lot second : i£2 15a each; pnrchaser, Mr Bent. Lot third : £4 17s 6d each ; purchaser, Mr Martin. Mr John's shorthorn yearling, £7 15s, Mr Ireland. Mr Hutchinson's bull-calf, £7, Mr Wood ' ward. Mr Smith's bull-calf, £3 10s, Mr Badley. Mr J. May's bull-calf, £5 10s, Mr Rey nolds. '*■;: ' , • ; The store cattle still further impW|4d in price, and an average of £5 10s nwP ex pected. Dibble's store cattle are n'pfjfoHlling Lot 72 brings £8 10s, and lots 73,7«itaji 75, all fetch £7 7s 6d per head. DibHKJi cows and heifers brought ati'^aj^rage J«K£5 15?. : Mr Mawer's steer?, from Bay «Mslands were large beasts. His first lot feflp £7 ; 2nd, £6 ss; 3rd, £6. " ; ,VT - ~,■;, | '~ ?, 3 p.m. Only two accidents have happened. An entire Kicked out;vi#b.ttsly ata l)*d t ,wto was

mmm® star, Wednesday; beftembbk $7, im.



riding quietly by on a pony ; the boys leg was grazed, »Dd the nag nearly upset. The other is a more aerions casualty, caused by a sheep, a number of which were escaping from the pens, and in attempting to stop their career, Mr Byers was rushed at by an old ram, which struck him full butt in the chest and knocked him over. He fell violently backwards on to a large stone, and appears to be seriously hurt. He has been assisted away. 3.30. The bidding has kept up with unabated vigour. Messrs Pollen and Young's stock averaged about £6. The bulls have just been sold as follows. :— Mr Eobertson's Hereford bull, £9 10s, Dornwell; Mr Wallace's short-horn, with drawn at £30 ; Mr Allen's well-bred bull, £10, Smith Bros. Exti'a stock — Messrs. Maclean's Hereford yoiiDg bull £14 ; do do, £15, Badley. JVSSOLUTION OF T>ARTNERSfITP. HEMTJS & TEIGO WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE WEEK ! After which the Balance of the Stock will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By Mr. R. ARTHtrn. During the week No Reasonable Offer will be Refused. SALE COMMENCES TO-MORTCOW (THURSDAY), Beithmbisr 28, and on THURSDAY, Oct. 5, The Public Auction will Commence. R. WM. H. D. HOWE.—Please call tit Mr Whitaker's, Emily Place. A message awaiting you '\ki' ANTED, a Dairy of Fresh. Butter. » ¥ —E. Wade, Grocer, Quocn-strcet. 0 BLACKSMITHS. —WuntodTa Working Partner, with about .CIOO capital, to join advertiser in starting a business. —Address WJW, Post-o Bice, Auckland. WANTED, a Situation as Nurse girl, by a respectable young person.—E. jjenry's Registry. Shortland-street. ANTED, a Laundress.—Apply Albert Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant- Mrs Schwartz Kissling, St Stephen's Road, Piirnall. WANT&D, a Servant Girl about 17 years of age—Mrs Holdship, Kytnr Pass Road. WANTED, Tenders for labour only, up to Satiuday, at 2 p.m., for Alterations to a House. Ho tender necessarily accepted.—Apply to G. Basten, Vincent-street. ANTED, a General Servant— Mrs Partridge, Albion Hotel. ANTED, a young Man, accus tomed to Joiners' Bench Work,—A. Moftiin, Bailey's Shipbuilding Yard, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Appply at this office. ANTED, Employment for two Lads, aged between 10 and 12, accustomed to farming Country preferred.—Apply T.H., office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant ior a small family.—Mrs Lewis, Symon^g-street. ANTED, a clean, middle-aged person to make herself generally useful.— Apply this oflice. WANTED, a good General Servant —Alexandra Hotel, Chapei-street. ANTED, a good Brass Finisher and a pood Vice Man.—Mr Geo Kitchen. Brass Founder, Lome-street. AN TED Known, Brown's Drapery Establishment, Ponsonby, will be open on Saturday, the 30 th Instant. \ITANTED Known to the Tradesmen W and others. —The advertiser is prepared to make up Books and Accounts on unusually low terms.—Appty by letter to G, at this office. WANTED, by a respectable young lady, a Situation as Barmaid.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a situation by a single Man, who has had considerable experience in Wholesale Trade and Manufacturing, and for a length of time was Clerk in the Stores Department of the Great Western Railway of Canada. Thoroughly trustworthy. Salary required moderate.—Address by letter, Andrew Turner, at this office. WANTED, an experienced Milliner. Apply by letter to JR, ai this office. W' ANTED, a respectable Nursegirl. Enquire at Mendleson's Grocer Shop, next door to Criterion Hotel, Hobson-Btreat. • ANTED, a Groom and Gardener; must have first-class references.— Applj- to G. W. Binney. ANTED, a Cook and Baker for the Waikato.—Apply, with testimonials, at Cruickshank, Miller ana Co.'s, at 12 o'clock on Thursday. WANTED, a General Servant- Mrs Reynolds, Kyber Pass Road, next to Reid's Store. WANTED, in a small family, an accomplished Lady as Governess.—Address by letter, with particulars, to AZ, Post-office, Auck land. WANTED, for a Country Store and Bakery, a respectable Lad, about 15 years of age, to drive a Baker's Cart, and learn the Baking Business if desired.—Apply, with, written references, to this office, WANTED, a General Storeman to proceed immediately to Napier; references required.—Apply by letter to ABB, at this office. _ WANTED to Sell, four Harness Horses. —T. Godkin, Newmarket. ANTED, by a Jobbing Gardener, employment by the day or by contract. Gardens kept in order at a low rate.—Apply to W. Wernham, Henderson's Buildings, Freeman's Bay. ANTED a first-class Hand for the Clothing Department.—Lewis Bros. ANTED, for Gisborne, a House keeper; must be able to undertake the whole duties of a house.—Apply to Mrs Stewart, Albert Hotel. WANTED Known, that the Market Coal and Firewood Yard is now open. Coal and Firewood delivered in town and suburbs, Goods removed, and Carting of every description done. An Express always to be had at the yard.—"W. Jamieson, Jun. , Proprietor. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store —For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred smart, Victoria-street JEast ' WANTED~Known, I am delivering my best Titree Wood within the city at 12a per ton; cut, 13s cash ; full measurement guaranteed. —W. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Firewood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham-streets. AJNTED KNOWN, we are delivering our best Ti-tree Wood, full mea»urement. within the city, at 12s per ton Cash.— W. and G. Winstone. WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S To-night. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the shop myself on my own account, I can give the public the benefit. Pipes of all kinds less price than any house in Auckland, Try my 5d plugs of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay 6d for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by Hero—T. W. Allen, opposite Thistle Hotel. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. P.B. —Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welles ley-street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended to. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness to know that the under signed has T»'O Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto for Bale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Albernyte.—W. 8. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. 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 Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON lfl prepared to exeouta kinds of - ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Addreia Newton Road. •' ■' A: ■• ■'



WANTED Known, that J. C.Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a purcharsr of Copper, Tin. lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.— Office : No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Cress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open, ■where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Befit American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is rnspeotfnlly EOliCltod. ANTED KNOWNTthat John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to With despatch WO M A N'S RIGHTS—¥HAT ATK THEY ?—lst. She has a perfect richt to go to fiennes's, and liny a First-ciass Sowing Machine. 2nd, She has a right to be tanght how to work it free of charge. ;!rd. She has the riijht to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle. 4th She has the right to haTe ber Machine kept in order for 12 months free of charge. Sintter. and other Treadle Machines from £1 12s Cd—W. C. DENNE3, Queen-street. WAITED Known, that the Pitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adiusted. ANTED'Known, Stretton'u Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 20S, Quoen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIB is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Poßts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Ctum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the west market price, at hia Yards, Custom-house eet. TJWENIING CLASSES.—The Rev. J-U E. Browne's Evening Classes have been Re moved to Uppar Wakefleld-street. Applications at the Model Training School. tr^hft npO LET, an 8-roomed House M ° fffe^j -«L in Cnok-street. — For particulars &"^JLJ&<it apply to C. Overton, 00, Tnsuranco Build ings. J£=fo rpo LET, a G-roomed House. $$^!'fOT -"- —Apply to Mr Barnesi Karanga fi*j*Jw2iSi hape Road, .Newton. MnpO LET, a -3roomed Cottage; ■& rent, 63 per week.—Mrs Walsh, Newton Road Store. TO LET, two new five-roomed Cottages, Ponsonby Road, near the Ilall; £35 a-year, payable quarterly.—Apply to J. Balnbridge, grocer, sc, Ponsonby, "TO LET, 22 acres of Land at Epsom, * adjoining Mr Cleghorn's Property. Securely fenced and a good well upon the property.—Apply to K. Rose, Insurance Buildings. « OR SALE, an Allotment of Eree hold Land, off Upper Queen-street, 120 feet frontnge, 80 feet deep;'planted with Fruit Trees, bhrubs, and Vegetables. Price £150. Kor Sale, a Large Fly Wheel, Saw Bench, 2 Saws, and Driller, £8. Vov Sale, a Portable Forge and Bellows, complete, For Sale, an English Concertina, full compass, double action, best make, with lots of music, £5. Apply toM. H. Busby, Blind Matter, Grey-street. MT^OR SALE, a Cottage, of four ■ rooms, in Freeman's Bay,—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. MfFlO LET, a furnished House in JL the suburbs —For particular* enquire at 15. Henry's Registry, Shortlnnd-streot. T"~O~Small Capitalists.—For Sale, 200 acres of First-rate Land, well watered, in the Parish of Tuakaramea, Waikato, adjoining the lands of J. B. Whyte and A. Cox, Esqs.—For particulars, apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen- Btreet. OR SALE, the Good Will, Stock, and Fixtures of a General Store, well situated in the City.—For particulars, apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. P MONEY To Lend CW $ \J on good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L, Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. LOST, 25 Wether~Sheep, branded No. 2. A suitable reward will be paid for such information as will lead to their recovery.—Fisher and Co. T OST, a White Fox Terrier Dog, I i brown ears and black and tan spot on his stern. Ten shillings reward if left at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's, Durham-Btreet. HHENDERS will be received up to I Wednesday, 4tn October, at 4 p.m , for the Erection of a six-roomed House on Mount Eden Road. Plans and specifications to be seen at J. C. Smith's Somerset House, Grey-street. EW ZEALAND LOAJN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Second Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Ofiice, on MONDAY, 2nd October, lb7o. By order of the Board of Directors, FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, 13th Peptember, IB7C. VACANCY for three or four gentlemen at Mrs Richmond's, opposite Crown Hotel, Grey-street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BUCKLAND offers himself for Election as a Direotor of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. pAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL RACES Will take place on the ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE ON Saturday, October 7, 1676. WM, PERCIVAL, Secretary. IN THE MATTER OP THE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875. In the Liquidation of the Estate of Chables Francis Searlk, of the City of Auckland, Comedian, a Debtor. This is to give notice that I, the above-named Charles Francis Searle, have this day filed with the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, a statement under the provisions of the above-mentioned Act, that I am unable to pay my Debts, and thai I desire to have my affairs liquidated under the said Act, and I hereby summon a First Meeting of my Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court-house, at the City of Auckland, on the Thirtieth day of September instant, at eleven of the clock forenoon, to consider the propriety of having my affairs liquidated under the said Act. Until the appointment of a Trustee all persons having in their possession any of my effects must deliver them, and all debts due to me must be paid to the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Before the appointment of a Trustee, Creditors to enable them to vote at a Meeting must forward their proofs of Debt to the Registrar. After the appointment of a Trustee, the proofs of Debts must be forwarded to him. Dated this 26th day of September, 1876. C. F. SEABLE. Signed in the presence of JOHN A. BEALE, Debtor's Solicitor, Shortland-street. TTNION LODGE OF MARK MASTERS, U No. 154, E.C. An Emergency Communication of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic: Hotel, TO MORROW EVENING- (Thursday) at sjevjsn o'clock sharp. By order of the W.M. JAMES C. DOULL, Secretary and Registrar. -M"EWMARKET HALL. TO-NIGHT! " TO-NIGHT! VICTORIA LODGE, I. O. G. T., ■ i.'. ( , ENTERTAINMENT; Consisting of Vocal and Instrumental Music, &0,, by a number of Lady and. Gentlemen Amoteurs. ' '-■' Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. Admission, 6d.



rpHEATRE ROYAL. Stage Director : Mr. John L. Hall, IMMENSE ATTRACTION! IVSR & MRS~J. L_ HALL IN DRAMA and BURLESQUE ! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, SEPT. 27, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, Tho Performance will commence with the American Drama, in 2 acts, entitled, THE YANKEE TEAMSTER! SOLON SHINGLE (tho Yankee Teamster) .. MR. JOHN L. HALL Hiiffh Winslow (a Mer chant) . •• Mr. C. X Searle Charles Ottis (a Clerk).. Mr. Charles Holloway Robert Howard (tho people's Lawyer) .. Mr. R. Glover John Ellsloy (a Clerk) .. Mr. A. L. Inghs Tripper (an Attorney-at- Law) .. .. .. Mr. J. Hcsford . Judge Mr. N. H. Thornton Thompson) Police ( Mr. F. Mason Quirk F Officers 1 Mr. J. Anderson Timid ' Mr. A. Power Mrs. Ottis Mrs. A. Stoncham Grace Ottis Miss Jessie Raymond MUSICAL SELECTIONS. During the Evening1 Ilia Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. COPE, will play the follow ing1 selections: — Selection—" Lucia di Lammormoor" (J. Riviere) " War March/ from Athalie (Mendelssohn) Waltzes—"La Sensitive" (Bouquet). The whole to conclude with the Grand Operatic Burlesque, by H. J. Byron, entitled, * LURLINE, THE NYMPH OF THE LURLEYBERG ; OK, THE KNIGHT AND THE NAIADS! Being a Water Wagtalo on the Legend oil "Lurlinc." SIR RUPERT THE RECKLESS (a very hard up young German who goes down the Rhine in search of an heiress) .. Mrs. J. L. HALL HIS SENESCHAL (still harder up, with very little on his body, hut a good deal on his mind) Mr. J. L. HALL Wilfred Miss Lyster Albert Miss Amy Thornton Rinaldo Mr. Mason (Individuals with the strongest objection to manual labour, but who gladly turn their hands to anything not belonging to them). Baron Witz (an empty-headed person who is possessed of a fruitful property, though bar ren his tete) s>.. Mr. Searle River Monster Mr. Lockwood Count Calimanco (happy at first, but a good deal cut up) Miss Polly Lcake LURLINE (the Naiad Queen—a sweet young Syren, and a sad victim of misplaced confi dence) .. .. Miss Laura Wiseman Wavelet (her Naiad-in-waiting, eventually a Naiad-dc-Camp) .. .. Marian Hcsford The Lady Una Mrs. Stoneham Guards, Retainers, Mermen, and mob in general. NEW SONGS, LOCALS AND SAYINGS. New Scenery and Appointments ! 15Y Messrs. Thornton, Adams, Solon, and Assistants. Seats can be reserved at Upton's and Co.'s, Stationers, where a plan be can seen. Doors open at 7.30; Curtain rises at 8 sharp. Carriages can be ordered for 10.10. P R ICES:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Cd.; Pit, One Shilling. Family Tickets, in packets of not less than 5, can be had at the Theatre from R. B. WISEMAN, Business Manager. RLNCE OP WALES THEATRE. Newly Renovated and Re-decorated. SIMONSEN'S ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY! POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, Before their final departure by the steamer Taupo, on Thursday, 28th inst. TO-NIGHT, POSITIVELY FAREWELL NIGHT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS NELLY LAMBERT! Offenbach's world-renowned Opera Bouffe, GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! Mr. Ciias. Florence as Fritz. Mr. Chas. Florence as Fritz. OC2, MILLION PRICES ! "®« Business Manager—Mr W. T KEITH. T BRIEELY'S ONE BUNG A <l • LINE OF COACH BS , Leaves Onehunga— Auckland— 9 0 a.m. 12.0 noon 1.0 p.m. 3 0 p.m. 2.0 p.m. 5.0 pm. Special Coaches as per agreement TAGO QUARTZ MINLNG COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice ia hereby given that the Otago Claim and Plant -will be put up to Public Auction, at the Sale Booms of Mr Gudgeon, Grahamstown, on Monday, 2nd October. Particulars at 5, Insurance Buildings. W. FLOOD, Liquidator. T> H O T O G R A PHY. The customers of the American Photographic Company whose negatives have been destroyed by the late Fire, and who have not received their Photographs, will have their money returned by P. 0.0. or otherwise by sending their Claim to JOHN Mo&ARRIGLE, North Shore. ELECT ROOM. THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. "jl/r USIO LESSONS. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge'of the profession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence—£li Is per quarter, onevlesson per week—Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape; Road, opposite L. D.-Nathan's. m H A" N~~ X S. MILNE & CHOYCE Beg to tender their warmest f thanks |to£all those friends who so kindly assiatedj at the late Fire at Cheapside House ■ ■j^r o T i c" B. The Partnership between the undersigned was DISSOLVED by mutual consent upon the 19th day of September instant. JOHN L. HALL, CHARLES E. PRATT. Auckland, 25th September, 1876. OR SAJLjJK, the Auckland Shooting Gallery, plant and fittings, opposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply a. Donne, Estate Agent, Shortland Crescent. f ADIES' COLLEGE, Hobson-street, P J will Re-open 2nd of October, and Mr Nicholson, of the Writing Institute, will conduct the Class for Arithmetic. , . PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. BOARDING AND DA.* ESTABLISHMENT FOR YOUNG LADIES. Lady Principal Mrs. Kaye Wiight. Mrs. KAYE WRIGHT, requiring Increased accom modation for pupils, begs ,to linform her friends thai she has Removed to the above address, where she wit be able to receive Boarders. The Fourth Quarter-will commence on Monday, 2nc October.



mo CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 30th instant, for sundry works to Premises' damaged by the late Fire in Queen-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rp o lf~U I L D E ES. "Tenders will be re cfiived by the undersigned until Wednesday, the 4th October, at 4 p.m., for Erection of Residence at Remuera. Plans, Ac , at my shop. West Queen-street. The lowest or any tender not npeeßsarily acsepted. ALEX. DING WALL. rp O BUILDEES. Tenders will be received up to noon on WEDNES DAY, the 4th October, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Princes-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. T~EN~DERS are invited for building two Chimneys.—Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. T^RAWING CLASSES. Mb. Alfred Shakpe's Drawing Classes meet at hit> private residence, Grafton Road, on Saturday afternoons, from half-past 2 till half-past 4 p.m.; and at Mrs Gorrie's Schoolroom, Pitt-street, on Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 p.m. Terms, 30s per quarter. A few Private Pupils attended at their own residences as per arrangement. Instruction given in Pencilling, Mezzotint, Mono tone, and Water Colour. PUBLIC MEETING. Mr H. H. LUSK will address the Electors of the Province of Auckland in the Mechanic's Institute, on next THURSDAY Evening. Chair will be taken by Mr J, T. Bo"slan at eight o'clock. THE CELEBRATED GREY ENTIRE "BILLY ROWE," Will stand at Mr. Brown's Stables, Ponaonby, under the care of that experienced Groom, from Merry's Stables, London, G. Day. Terms/ Liberal. WESTERN SPRINGS, NEAR WATERWORKS. GRASS PADDOCKS. Cattle and Horses will be received for Depasturage at the Western Springs (late Low and Motion's mill) at half-a-crown (2s 6d) per head per week. Abundance of Grass and Water, in securely fenced paddocks. By order, P. MaTA.VJ.SH. Weste.n Springs, 2Cth September, 1876. TO-MORROW. . EX S.S. HEROT© SYDNEY. FIRST-CLASS SHIPMENT OF FRUIT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 90/3 CASES~Superior APPLES. iiOU 6 cases Superior Pine Apples 50 cases „ Oranges R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3. CHOICE FAT CATTLE AND SHEEP. FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, 90 Choice Fat Oxen, and 600 Prime Fat Wethers, f rsm Hawera. HUNTER & NOLAN. """" FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SIDE SADDLE, WARDROBE. GALVANIZED-IRON STABLE. HP HE Subscribers will sell at the -*■ Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 29th inst, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, Handsome Wardrobe with Plate Glass Doors, Half Testa Wood Bedstead, Side Saddle, 4 cases Australian Wine, *c, &c. The Stables and Shed, containing about 75 sheets Galvanized Iron, at the back of the Stores lately occupied by Messrs McArthur, Stera, and Co. By order of the Agent for the Public Trustee: 7 boxes Clothing and Effects. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS] [R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. S U R P L U~S~ STORES, EX SAM MENDEL. BACON AND HAMS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at Eleven o'clock, Surplus Stores, ex Sam Mendel, consisting of Beef, Flour. Bread, &c. One ton Hams and Bacon, B. TONKSi] [R. O. OARR TO-MORROW. HULL OF STEAMER. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. B. TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Thursday, the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, Hull of Steamer,* now being built at the Yards of Mr Murdoch Ross, Freeman's Bay. Length of Keel 89 feet Beam 16 feet 0 inches Depth of Hold 7 feet 6 Inches For absolute sale. B. TONKS] [R. C. CARR MONDAY, OCTOBER 9. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW & COMMODIOUS TWO-STORIED FREEHOLD WAREHOUSE, Lately Erected, Adjoining Durham street, with Concrete Floor, THREE - STALLED STABLE, AN! CART-SHED, " With all the MACHINERY of thi Latest Improvements for a SODA • WATER AND LEMONADE MANUFACTURER. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs Hartley and Co. to sell by auction, on Mon day, the 9th October, at 12 o'clock noon, The Above Premises, etc., etc., etc. The Premises on view any day. Further particulars in » few days.



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. HOBART TOWN. WHALING BRIG LOUISA. GUESDON & WESTBROOK HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to sell by public auction, at their Mart, on the above date, at Hobart Town, The well-known and faithfully-bnilt whaling Brig Louisa, together with the three boats, &c. Vox particulars apply to H. S. MEYERS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEK 4, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. NEWCASTLE, WAIKATO. BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEE. ME. E. AETHUE HAS been favoured -with instructions to sell by public auction at his Land Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mait, Queen-street, on Wednesday, Ootober 4th next, at 12 o'clock noon, by order of the Mortgagee, THE UNDERMENTIONED VALUABLE PROPKRTIEB: LOT I.—An elegant Villa Residence, built on allot ment No 330, town of Newcastle (Ngaraawahia), Waikato, having in the front a Government re serve, and in the immediate rear the proposed site for the .Railway Station. The above is «old subject to a mortgage of £162 10s, bearing interest at 7 per cent. LOT 2.—A superior Villa Residence, adjoining the above, built on allotment No 331. town of New castle. This is sold subject to a mortgage of £162 10s, bearing interest at 7 par cent. These Villas are well designed, commodious, well contructed, and In every way adapted for a modern residence, having suitable outbuildinga &nd conveniences. LOT 3.—Two new large commodious Stores, situated in the centre of the town of Newcastle, being built on allotment No 687, near the Delta Hotel, admirably situated, and adapted for business purposos. They are substantially built of kauri, and have been expressly designed to meet the growing requirements of this rapidly advancing district. This lot is sold subj act to a mortgage of £325, beaTing interest at 7 per cent. For further particulars apply to R. LaISHLeY, Esq, High-street, Solicitor to the Mortgagee: Or to R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, September 29, at 11 o'clock, 5 tons Good Seed Potatoes from Waiuku. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOE, SALE, on Thursday first, September 23. at 12 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 110 head .well-fatted Cattle, medium and heavy weights 100 extra heavy Longwooled Wethers From Waikato. . 400 Fat Sheep, medium weights fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, September 29, at 11 o'clock A Handsome Roan Draught Filly, by Northern Hero, four years old, unbroken Heavy Draught Baj£ Colt, three years old, by Northern Hero, unbroken Black Entire, by Tasman, four yean old, quiet, and broken to plough. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. Removed to the Mart for [Convenience of Sale. TO BOOTMAKER S, SADDLERS, AND OTHERS. TRADE SEWING MACHINES AND BOOT UPPJEKS, UNDER BILL OF SALE. THE Subscribers have roceived in structions to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To morrow (Thar,day), 23th instant, at 11 o'clock, under Bill of Sale, Superior Manufac'uring Sewing Machines by Howe, feimpson, Singer, and the BrltanU Cj, several nearly new, and all in flrat-class working order, Blocking Machine, Eyelit Machine, Cramping Machine, and the Stock of Boot Uppers and Leather; also the House hold .Furniture.' SAMUEL COciRANE & SON, Auctioneers. OALE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. Notice to Purchasers.—The Bonds will be ready for Signature, at the Mart, immediately after tho Sale. B. TONKS & CO. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. L E A S E* O F GOVERNMENT T6LLS, Ep H E undersigned have been in- JL atructed bat His Honor ihs Superintendent, to offer for sale^py public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date. The Undermentioned TOLLS and FEES, for the six calender months, commencing the Ist of October, 1876 :— 1. The Fees leviable at the ''Public Slaughterhouse. Remuera 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamaki Bridge, Pan mure 3. The Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate on ths Great South Road, and the Chain Ban on Seccombo's Ro*d and Buckland's#Road >' 4. The Tollt leviable at the Otahuhu and Slipper? Creek Toll-gates, Great South Road 5. The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll-Rate, on the Great North Hoad * 6. The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll gate, and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar ; together with the .Royalty leviable for scoria ash, &c, taken from the Gravel Pits en the Mount Eden Reserve 7. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 8. The Fees chargeable atihe Onehunga Wharf. Conditions at the Mart. N.B.—The purchaser will be required to execute the usual bonds, with two approved sureties on the day of sale. B. TONKS & CO. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. TRADE SALE. CLEARING CONSIGNMENTS. THE subscriber will sell at the Corner Mart, on Thursday, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, 250 packages Melbourne and English Teas, superior quality 278 sacks Oats 210 sacks Best Canterbury Potatoes •■ 4 cases Canterbury Bams and Bacon 36 boxes Price's Candies 60 casks Currants 4 tons Co '8 no l Sugar 100 bags Prime Maize 41 Cneese.equa' to best Canterbury 50 oasks Crystals Soda 20 kegs Blear. Soda 40 cases quarter and naif Sardines. GEORGE SIBBLN, Auctioneer.