POOR ST. JOHN

LOOK ON TfflS PICTURE AND ON

THAT,

Tg the Editor of the Evening Stab,

Sir, —By parliamentary extracts in your issue af 13th inst. it appears that the Premier Btated that the Government did not intend to grant an allowance equal to two year's pay to the widow and orphans of the late Colonel St. John ! Contrast this with the grant of £3000 to the family of the late Br Feather etone ! Here we have a brave, gallant, hard working soldier, zealous and faithful alike in the field as in the several confidential cabinet offices he was called upon to fill, on a limited and fickle salary ; no time to devote to the aggrandizement of wealth; all his best efforts devoted to the public service ; his health breaks down, death ensues, his wife and large family of young and helpless children receive no consideration ! But an Agent- General, receiving a large I fixed income for many years, with no indifferent little land estate of his own, a snug purse laid by, family all grown up and tolerably provided for, is entitled to his thousands' for his children. But, alas ! the devoted and brave soldier's career and deeds are to receive no recognition. Where are. those, high in office, who knew pooi- St. John's worth, and were glad of his •service, that they look on quietly, and make bo effort for the widow and orphans ? Were it some ordinary Maori whose case was brought before the Government some effort would be made in behalf thereof. But a British officer's faithful services are, ag it appears, not Worthy of consideration. What will the people of Great Britain say when they read, of such doings by a Colonial Government who can borrnw aud spend millions, and turn a deaf ear to a righteous Cause?-the orphans and widow's. You, Mr Editor, know the merits of the case as well as others who have noticed in their columns the career of the departed soldier, and doubtless are more than disap pointed that the earnest hope entertained by many, that the Government would do some thing for the bereaved family is unrealised. Yours, —Sympathy.

Auckland, 15th September, 1876.

"SNOOKS" AT ALL SAINT'S SOIREE.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. "Dear Mk Ee-ITOk,—As I told you the other day, I ■was going to the above Boiree, I thought I might as well let yott know what took place when I got there. 'In tho ftrst place, after hearing the result of the poll, •(nn Nchich bye-the-bye allow me to congratulate the wtepayers), I walk up to Shorts', and expended 6d V'a a shave, and at the same time get a clean paper collar, a wash, and a brush, and then go across the street, get into one of Quick's 'busses, and for another 6d, get driven up to Ponsonby. On arriving at the school, I jump off the 'bus, and make for the door, but there was such a crush I thought at first I should have to remain outside. However I was taken in tow by a generous lady friend, who happened to see me, and got me inside, Where I was fairly dazzled by the galaxy of beauty that mot my gaze. I had not collected my thoughts and got fairly seated, before I tfonnd I bad four cups of tea, seven sandwiches, and 'Rrbout afio'nen pieces of cake going down my unfortu nate thrntt as fast as I could put them out of sight 1 ana frightfully bashful, and can't say No to a lady— <(i hope none will propose to me this year)—so I took everything they offered me, and am digesting it to day. Well after grace waa sung ( was too late to hear the first grace!, we went into the Church while the tablet were being cleared. This was done in an anaizlngly short space of time, and then we went back and took our seats—that is those who were fortunate enough to gat them, as lots had to stand. After this the choir sang one of Moody and Sankey's favourite pieces, and then the rev. chairman (Mr Bree) gave the opening address, in which he t«la us that the scholars num bered 170, taught by 17 teachers, under the superin tendence of Mr Himmond. Addresses were th"n given by the Revs. Hassard and Dudley, Messrs T. L. White and Hammond, and between each the choir, under the leadership of Mr W. J. Rees, enlivened the proceedings with sWeet strains of music. It was then antified that another evening the children would oe treated to a tea of their own, to which I have received ■a special invitation. The chairman proceeded to thanks the ladies who had provided trays, the Pitt street Free Methodist and Newton Congregational Sunday-schools, who had lent tho tables, crockery, &c. Messrs Cruickshank and Co., and Captain Steele, of the Sam Mendell, for lending the flags which decorated the building, and the choir; after which the National Anthem brought to a close one of the most pleasant evenings I have spent for a long time. One oi the most noticeable features to which my attention was drawn was a table provided and presided over by the elder scholars. Now I will leave off. Trusting yon are not suffering from an overdose of tea and cake like myself, I am, &c„ Snooks.

THE SOLAR ECLIPSE ON MONDAY.

On Monday morning next a total eclipse of the sun will take place, visible as a partial one in Auckland. It is but seldom these interesting events are visible in these lati tudes, though they occur every year ; the last one we had the pleasure of beholding was in 1871, and the next one visible in Auckland will not happen until 1878. The eclipse which occurs on Monday next will only be visible to a part of Australia and the whole of New Zealand, with the exception of a few small islands, and at greatest phase in Auckland, very nearly half the sun will be obscured. The following calculated times show its progress here : —Beginning of eclipse,: Bhr. 3min. 487 sec. a.m. ; middle of eclipse, 9hr. Bmin. 25,95ec. ; eclipse ends, lOhr. 17min. 21,2 sec. ; local time. The eclipse will commence at point 339" from the north point of sun measured round the east; and will end at 99° measured in the same direc tion. Magnitude of eclipse in Auckland, =.479.—5. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

ITdws From Waitekauri- A Waitekauri correspondent says : "It is remarkable how reticent the company is respecting the stuff going through. Every one seems to have strict orders not to know anything about it. The same applies to all parts of the mine where stone is taken from." He thinks the price awarded for the battery and tramway (£18,000) about £4,000 too much for second-hand machinery.

The Welcome wants a tramway to Wick's machine to enable the stuff to pay, as horse flesh over such roads is ruinous to any claim under 2or 3 ton stuff. There is something wrong between the directors and mine manager, and the latter has been sent for. It is said he has transferred to a brother, and sold 600 shares after sending down a flaming report. The weather is dreadful, and the roads are impassable. The Tairua Company are crushing. No idea of the amount is known, but a good return is certain.

The Ajax are commencing new works on the mine, and the Golden Arrow are looking out for a better site for the battery than the one selected. The Mining Inspector and his deputies are waking up &t last to the justice of forfeiting some claims lying nnworkedhere. It is astonishing how the Inspector shirks his duty in this respect.

Crown Princess

The Crown Prinoess have 3001bs magnifi cent specimen stone on hand, and are crush ing still at the Una battery. Their prospects are brightening. Orushings-

Golden Age Tribute, 5 tons Bozs Idwt; Point Russell Tribute, specimens, 3oza 3dwt 12grs; Twenty Third June, 14 tons, 15ozs 10dw ts ; Union Jack (Tararu), 26 tons, 17ozs 19dwts ; Alburnia Tribute (Allen), specimens 19ozs Isdwts.

BLUFF.

TPer Press Telegram Agency.] L This day. Arrival of the Arawata- . The Arawata arrived at 6.30 this morning. She left Melbourne at 3 p.m. on the 11th, and experienced fine weather throughout. She brings 15 saloon and 36 steerage passen gers, and 144 tons cargo. Eighty Thousand Spawn. _ Among the passengers is Mr Clifford formerly Curator of the Acolimitization Society. He brings 80,000 frozen spawn. The proprietors of " The Mirror of the World "have brought their panorama.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. "Weston Beats SoTserts-

Weston beat P.oherts last night at 600 out of 1000, by 94 points. He plays him again to-night at 050.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Agency.) This day. The City ef 23"ew York-... The City of ]New York reached San Fran cisco on Angust 25, one day late, but she left New Zealand two days late.

English Shipping. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received telegraphic advice from London, dated September 0 t—Sailed : Samaya, for Auckland. Loading for Auckland: Bessie Osborne and Loch Pure

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Waverley claim on tribute is turning out gold from the tribute. 32 ounces melted gold was lodged to-day. Tho Tokatea is still getting gold in the stopes. Tbo Royal Oak got more specimens, last night.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) Ihi? day,

Petition to Members

A pe'.ition is being signed in town ad drassed to City members asking them to waste no further time in discusssing barren questions, but to direct their attention to finance and the Counties Bill. Weston v. Roberts. — The English Champion Beaten. Some hundreds changed hauds over last night's b.lliard match which resulted as follows :■«• Weston, 1,000 ; Roberts, 903.

[ADVERTISEMENT. ]

THE POLICE.

Sir,—The Resident Magistrate has laid it down as law that any policeman can, without warrant or authority to shew, enter any house against the will of the residents, aud call for any woman or child, and then brow beat, bully, an ■ abuse them, at his will and pleasure. This at once does away with the old English maxim. " That every man's house is hia castle." Policeman Bullen lately acted thus at the Convent School of Mount St Mary. Bullen was told off to get up a trumped up case, at the instigation of an informer, who, Mr Pardy knew, had been accused of assaulting the man he now turned on and falsely charged with shooting a pheasant. He was actuated plainly by spite, and the hope of getting the informer's reward. When Judge Fentou was fined for this offence, he wrote to the papers, expressing in a strong and proper manner his opinion of the law. Mine-tenth's of the farmers hate pheasants for the destruction of their crops. A thing is lawful on the 31st July, and on the Ist August you incur an enormous penalty for the same act Acts that are wrong all the year round, the police should firßt suppress. I am a member of the Acclimatization Society, and I am sure they would not have set the law in motion upon such an informer's evidence. The dismissal of the case, after needless unpleasantness, proves the worth of his testimony. Mr Pardy and Bullen showed too much zoal—to say no more—in a matter that should not have been taken up. The police should baa terror to evil-doers, Dot, as in Policeman Bullen's case, a terror to un offending, and peculiarly helpless ladies and children. There are plenty of other matters in which the police can shew thdir manliness and efficiency, besides frightening a com munity, such as that at Mount St Maty. Packer's murderer walked about the suburbs of Auckland for days, and is now at large The settlers at the Wade complain loudly ©f oattle stealing, and asked for a mounted oon stable to help to proteot their property. If Constable Bullen had a horse kept at the North Shore, and went over onoe a week, and stayed, patroling the district, for a couple of days, he would be better employed, and be of more use to those who pay him than he now is swaggering about the streets and going bullying in children's sohoola. That efficient and respectable officer, Mr Jeffries, can name some rogues in the Wade. I had an island, 60 miles from Auckland, which I had to sell at a sacrifice because I was for years robbed wholesale. I offered rewards, I went to the police, but it was all no good. We are the moat heavily taxed people under the sun, still life and property are not protected. Brain, the informer in the so-called pheasant case, was a good deal of his time here, dress ing scabby sheep, and the authorities did not enforce the Act. Men half drunk are sup plied afresh and made whole drunk with impunity ; Mr Pardy must know the con sequences. Loafers, cadgers, and roughs want more looking after. Captain Casey and others complain of the obvious nuisance, unnoticed by the police. I have no com plaint to make against the police as a body. Mr Broham is the right man in the right plaoe, and should be a pattern to some of his men ; he is courteous and unassuming, but when occasion requires he can show his oourage and determination, as in the arrest of the armed desperado, Cyrus Haley. It is well known that " circumstances alter cases." Police, when seeking for evidence should act legally. There may be some latitude allowed them when going on duty into bad neighbour hoods, publics, common licensed lodging houses, etc. ; but they should behave decently and in a different fashion when they go to the houses of well known, re spectable, law-abiding citizens, especially where there are only ladies and ohildren in question.—l am, &c, T. E. Fitzgerald, Glen Orchard, West Tamaki.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The tragic opera of Norma, by Bellini, in four acts, was performed last evening in the Theatre BoyaL Despite the heavy showers which frequently fell in torrents, the housa was well filled as was to be expect ed on the occasion of the representation of such a popular and interesting opera. The character of Norma, the high-priestess, in the hands of Madame Simonsen, was perfect, leaving nothing in its execution to be desired on the part of the audience. Madame Simonsen brought all the fine qualities of her mind Into play, and although her pleasureable task was not a light one, Norma was sustained throughout by splendid vocalization, and undoubted artistic power. The many difficult passages which occur in the part were mastered with the skill of an accomplished professor, and the audience who exhibited more critical taste than usual singled out each conquest, and gave it a rapturous encore. On four ocoassions was Madame Simonsen called before the cuttain. The character of Andalgisa found a faithful exponent in Miss Minna Fisher, whose voic* and movements gave evidence of excellence which alone belongs to the tru» artiste, and cannot be independently acquired. The ballads and recitatives given by this young lady were sung with judgment and truth, and naturally brought forth the audible applause of the house. Signor Mertey, as the Roman general Pollis. and Mr. iwart, as his friend, were admirably-drawn portraits, and successful in winning a storm of applause. The vocal parts by Signor Morley were extremely good, aad his Pollis unexcepj tionable. Mr. Barrington, as usual, displayed a true conception of Orovesco, and successfully stirred the emotions of his listeners by his vocal renderings of hig passages Nor must we forget to notice Norma's servant, Clothilde, allotted to Miss Blanche Harris, which was quite original in its way. The lesser parts of Norma's children were assigned to two young ladies, Misses Thomas and Oliver. At the close of the first act, Miss Fisher and Signor Morley were compelled in answer to continued appeals, to make their bow to the audience, who shewed their appreciation of real talent by such cheer ing. Again at the olose of the second at, these vocalists, accompanied by Madame Simonsen res ponded to a like call. We almost regret to inform our many readers that this evening will be the last of the opera season, on which occasion, Mr Martin Simonsen will take his benefit. We nee scarcely say a word In favor of this accomplished musician, »silMr Simon«en has already won many friends in this city, and the series of operas which has been introduced under his management at the Theatre Eoyal testify amply of his diligence, taste, and busi ness qualifications. The programme for this evening should command a full house, as it includes, not only the beautiful opera, "Maritana,''in, which Madame Blmonuen will represent the leading character, but

overtureß> solos, and several popular songs and others that wlll never die. Mr Simonsen will perform several of WsvioHu solos. Miss Fisher will s'Dg " Thee Only I Love," Signor Morley will sing " The Death Of Nelson," Madame Simonsen (wlih chorus) will sing "Darling .Jessie" in her own charming manner. Norma last night -was such a success that we are surprised the Oompsuy left it so late in the se_son before bringing it out. We hope that when they return from the Thames they will make it one of the three operas they are to give then.

*VS!!HHH» (HAS* SATOftPJC?, SEPTEMBEK 16, im



MADAME SIMONSEN will Sing the New American Song, "Darling Little Jessie," To-night 1 THEATRE ROYAL — " Darling Little J«_l_," jay ra^^sj™^!!!—o'.?'--^' rpHE P^ilarSong, ~< barling Little JL Jessie," by Madame Simonson, To-night! _ "jpttIYATE- Boaid md .Residence. JL Terms, 18b per week.—Apply next li_a_e __t ' one to the Old House at Home Hoi el, Hobson-street. ANTED to Rent, a small Cottage (furnished) situate within vwo miles of Post office.- Apply by letter immediately to Commercial Star office i AJSTB D, Volunteer Scrip.— Apply, st-ting price and quantity, to Box No. 10, Post o'flicn. WAN » JBD Known, Kid Gloves? Kid Cllives, at 2a ._ per pair, at Benuelt' 3 Drapery Warehouse, Qaeen-street WANTED, a smart young Man as Bookkeeper in a house in town—P. G, Ewington ANTiiD, a"General Servant.— Mrs G. Holdship. Kyher Pass. _ WANTED, a Blacksmith ; one ac customed to a Saw-miU preferred.—Crulck shank and Co, lii Queen-street. ANTED, a good Shoeing Smith, one used to country work ; goo _ wagus and constant employment,— J. Mclntyre, Onehunga. TO'AN TED, Tenders for Paintinglx V V House —For particulars apply to Mr H Canhaln, Hi.^li street WAN 'ED, immediately, a. General Servant; must be a good C iok and Luuu dress ; reference required.—Mra E. Keesing, Home Bay, Ponsonby. ANTED, a Youth, about 14 or 15 years of age, to milk nnd m„ke himself generally useful.—Mr H. Fitta, Devonport. ANTED, a General Servant for the country; sh« must understand dMry work ; references required.— vpply toIlB, turn office. WANTED Known, 1 am delivering my best Titreo Wood, full measurement, within tho city at l'2s per ton ea.h.— V, Connolly, Wellington-street, XJk TAN TED, Tenders up to noon on T V Wednesday, 20(h instant, for the Erection of a Double Cottage —E. Mahoney, Architect. PPREJNTJCE3. — Wanted, Ap prentices to the Dressmaking—Apply, Milue and Ohoyce. Qneon-street YVTANTED, an experienced Dress- VY n.aker.—Apply to Mr Pry, at McArthur, Shera and Co.'s, Queen street. VX7AN TED Known, I am delivering V V ruy best Titree Wcod in any part of Auck land at 12s per ton; cut, 14i per tou cash ; lull measure guaranteed.—W. A Smith, Coal and Steam Firewood Depot, corner cf Hobson andWyndham- Btreets. WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S To-night. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the sh. p myself on my own account, I can give the public _b<r benefit. Pip.s of all klrnis less price than any house in Auckland, T'rv my 5d plugs of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay Cd for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by fler.>-T. W. Allen, opposito Thistle Hotel _^___ ANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. P.S.—Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welles ley-street Eist, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended to. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness to know that the under signed has T■ o S»ts of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; a_?o Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto for sale at coat price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Albernyte— W. a JONEB, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. WANTED Known, that J. CTStovin, Mineral Merohant, is a purchaser of Copper. Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Oinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals. — Office: No. 9, Insuretaoe Buildings, Auckland, WANTED KNOWN, we are delivering our best Ti-trea Wood, full measurement, within the city, at 12s per ton Cash.— W. and G. Winstone. ANTED' to SELL, a large Brick fetore —Far particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. _ ANTEDK N O W N that J.MORRISON is preparod to oxecuts kindß of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that J. GREEN has on sale :—Embrodiery, from 5d to lOd ; Ladies'and Girl's fitocki.gs at Cd; Men* and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, Od per pair ; imitation Jot Earrings, from 2d per pair ; Thread Gloves, 4d per pair ; Evars's 200-yards Crochet Reels, Is Od per dozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes. 2><?d each, or 6 for als ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces, 3d dozen, much cheaper by tho gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (bost value in Auckland;; ctay Busks, 3d each , Collate, 6d per box ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Towels _)__ each; good Perfumes, 5d per bottle and up wards ; other goods equally oheap—J. GREEN, No- 53, City Market. TtfjjrANTED, Visitors to the New V V Theatre to remember that they oan be sup plied with Cut and Dncut Tobaooo and Cigars of finest quality, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entrance, Viotoiia-Btreet.—Brown and Paten, WANTED Known, that J. Heape, Symonds-street, Drayer, Ac, offers Special Lines, as he has a Large and New Lot of Homespun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is. worth Is 6d; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Salts made to order. Blankets, from 12s 6d per pair, very cheap ; Ladies' Waterproofs, 18s. : I WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entranoe of the Theatre Royal, is now open, where the Publio of Auckland can obtain all the' Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respeotfnlly solicited. . H~OPE OF AUOKLAND TENT, I, O. R., S. IT. The Quarterly Financial Meeting will be held In the Tent-room, Temperance Hall, on MONDAY, the 18th instant, commencing at 7.30. Members unable to attend are requested to forward their contributions to the Stewards. JOBN BA.IN, OR. R. H. HUGHES, Secretary. MEETING oFlhose interested in havining a public school at Mount Eden, will be held at the School-house, < v MONDAY, at 7.30 p.m. THOS. THOMPSON, Chairman M.E.B. WOMAN'S RIGHTS—WHAT ARK THEY?—lst. She has a perfect right to go to Dennes's, and Buy a First-ciass Sewing Machine. 2nd. She has a right to be taught how to work it free of charge. 3rd. She has the right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle. 4th. She has the right to ha* c her Machine kept' in order for 12 months free of charge. Binger, and other Treadle Machines fiom £7 12s 6d—W. O. DENNES. Queen-street. SPENDERS will be received by the I Churchwardens of St Matthew's, op to Mon day, the 18th inßtant, for a Piece of Land not less than 40 feet frontage, in the vicinity of Union, Napier, or East Bide 'of Franklyn-streets.—Tenders to state fall description of property and lowest cash price. $ A TTE NT lON!—VICTORIA I'XIL RIFLES. The Monthly Inspection of the Company, postponed from the 12ih, will be held in Drill-shed on Tuesday next, 19th inst, at 7.30 pm Uniform :—Full Dress, with arms. By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sergt., Secretary. | A TTENTION!— AUCKLAND B ___»_ SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Yearly Financial Meeting of the above Com pany will take place in the Drill-shed on Thursday, the 21st inst, at 8 pm. JOHN HORNE. Hon. Sec. TTIOR FBEIGHT OR £feefcgfcs. X; CHARTER —The Schooner TafßjSsgSfi*^ ' EPHEMBV has just turned out her JBMjja^^r Island C_rgo in flrst-rate condition, -Apply to the Master on hoard.



THE TENTH LECTURE of the Borles on "The Women of the Bible," by tne Rev. Warlow Davis, M.A., will be given at the Con gregational Church, Beresford-street, To-morrow Evening. Subject: " Hannah."^ ''PHIS Sunday Eveuing Theatre Ser- I vices are unavoidably postpoaed, the Theatre being under repair. UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sept. 17. —Morning: "On doing evil that good may come." Evening : " The Divine Prin ciples of Paul's Religion in relation to Life and Tem perance." (TlhlltfSTlAN "MEETING-HOUSE, \J Cook-street— Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, t;.30 p.m. Tuesday : Bible Class, open to the public, ppo p.m. XTEWTON HALL,—Mr. Brothers, ! \. from America, will preach to-morrow evening. iJSj/jeclU-',' Jlio Gospel/ Came &V-<k welcome. No collect-On-. - -■-- -■ ■- - ;_>»— PITT-STREET fIfWFIK CHURCH,—Sunday Services. - &'ep! t. f.1;~ Tho Key W. J. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11, and ReV T. Saddle in tlie evenfaiEat 6.30. npHE NEWTON KlßK.—.Divine __L Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning : '"The Epistle to the Romans." Evening: " St. Paul at Miletus," TTWITED Methodist Eree Church, U junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets.—Divino Sorvice every Lord's Diiy—Morning st ll; Evening at (UP. PONSONBY Wesleyan Churcli.—- Services in Mr A ildey's Schoolroom to-morrow, September 17.-Morning, at 11, Rey. T. Buddie; Evening, at 6.30, Rev W. Kirk. UNION -STREET WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The Sabbath Services 1..H Pc con duced in lhe above place of worship in the morning, at 11 o'cloctt, by Mr Fee. Service in the Evening, at 0.30. NORTH SHORE.—Wesleyan Ser vices, Devonport Hall.—Morning, at 11, by Mr s. Lauiy (student); Evening, at .AM, Rev. W. J. WiHainu. DTRtING JESSIE be Sung To uight, by Madame Fanny Sin.onsen! — I Giand Concert and Maritana ! -Theatre Royal. HASH TO J* AN D Su N, • HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Ijrf-uitANtJB Builoinss, QU_.EN-STI.KET, AUCKLANP. FOR SALE : - NEWMARKH r.- Tho Lease of First-class Business Premises in this thriving locality, consisting of lar^o Shop and Dwtlling-house, Timber Yard, and Work shop. Tno promises and situation are peculiarly adapted to the Hardware and Building Trades, a. very fair business is already being done, and is capable of being greatly extended. NORTH SHOIiE.-A. Sheep Farm at Long Bay, consisting ol 105 acres good land, with a comfortable Six-roomed By use erected theieon. The property has a l«rgn frontage to the wator, and is partly fenced A frosh wator < reek runs through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 2_9 acres, with a good Seven roomed House, Stable, and out-buildlugs, well fenced, and a lar>;e portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gandry's Paddock. PARNELL.—A beautifully-situated Building Site, having 100 feet frontage to St. George's Uay Road, with a depth of about 300 feet. This property is situated in the moat healthy part of th.s favourite suburb, and has an extensive view. PARNELL —A Six roomed House in Selwyn Ter race, beautifully finished, and only recently com pleted; fitted up with every convenience. Either for Sale or Lease, in consequence of iho owner removing to the South. TO BK LET:- PARNELL—A well-finished and vory desirable Residence in Solwyn Terrace. The house is new, and only recently fitted up by tho owner for his owa use, but is now to let In consequence of his business engagements compelling him to removo to tho South Rent £00 pnr annum. PARNELL.—A c^mforlable four-roomed Cottage iv St. George's Uay Road, vory healthily situated, and has a pretty view, opposite to the property of L O'Brien. Esq. PONSONBY.-A well-finished Sir-roomed Cottage in Lincoln-street. CU-TOM-HOUSE-STl.EET.—Largs and commo dious Store, with dry cellars A NEW SUOP in the New Theatre Buildiogs, Victoria-street. B. AS ETON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. SIDE-SADDLE for Sale (only used three times); cost £1 10s, can be bad a bargain for £5 5s —Apply to B. Webster, Saddler, Quoen- Htreot. SHOP TO LT?.T.— The Shop pre sently occupied by Mr Farcy. junction of Queen and Grey-streets.—Apply to Bell Brothers. j—a rpo LET, a 5-roomed House, &'I 1 A with Shop; side entrance.— ipply __'_=__L*k__. to J. Brock, Newton Road. MHpO LET, a good four-roomed JL Cottage, with gardon, well, &C, In Eden Terrace.—Jas Keid. Eden Terraoa. Mrpo LET, a four-roomed House, X Jn West-street, Nowton. Rent, 6s per wntc —For address ap at this office. fl§ rpO LET, £hopand Dwelling in jgjyy, J[ Wakefield-street.—Apply Mr W. Culpan, on the premises Mf O LET, a House of 14 rooms, * in Bden Crescent, very suitable for a Boarding-house.—Wm Ritchie, Eden Crescent. rip O SELL or LET, a seven-roomed M. House on Alten Road, with register grates and colonial oven in Kitchen. —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street rr-fa, rP<~> LET the Shop and $_"l'"ftis. -*- Premises lately occuplod by J. -_y_-i_iiirt-_Bi Browa and Son, who have Removed to bottom of Shortland-street. MHHO LET, an 8-roomed House, I furnished or unfurnished, In Parnell.— For particulars apply to Mr J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortlan J -street. J|t T^OR SALE, a Cottage, of four aa^X? rooms, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BUCKLAND offers himself for Election as a Director of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. "DANK OP NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-Yearly General Meetteg of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auokland, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 30th instant, the Election of Three Directors, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of lhe Board of Directors. JOHN" MURRAY, For the Inspector. B*_?~ Candidates for the Office of Director must give notice in writing to the Board of Directors, such notice to be left at the Banking-house, Auokland, thirty days at least before the day of election. Auckland, September 13,1876. -p E M O V A I. THE OFFICES OF Messrs. HENDERSON & MACPARLANE Victoria Insurance Company, And Union Steam Shipping Company of New Zealand (Limited), Are EEMOVED to 53, QUEEN-STREET, Corner of West Queen-streat. BEI F. C OTTO giebt's yon Mor gen an:— Frische Bratwurst ~ Leberwurst ~ Blutwurst „ Knoblauohwurst, est, GSt. Spater auch Servelatwurst, und Zupgenwurst, odi r Schwartenmagen. _&h7\f\ TRUST MONET To OW # \jyj Lend on good Freehold Security.— Apply. to F. L, Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurant Buildings. O"THE MEMBERS OE THE TEACHERS' TRAINING CLASS. ME WOETHINGTON regrets that he cannot meet the Training O_H» till MONDAY EVJ-NIK«, the 18to instant.



"P LECTION OF COUNCILLOR. City Council Offices, Auckland, September 16,1576. I . is hereby notified that Mr. Malcolm Niccol, and Mr. William Richard Waddel, have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillor of the City of Auckland ; and that a Poll will be taken for the Election of a Councillor on FRIDAY, the 22nd of September instant, ac the Mechanics' Institute, Hi^h-streot, within the said City, between tho hour- of eieht o'clock in the fore noon ___ f.v.r o'clock in iho afternoon. F. I_ PRIME, Councillor avd Returning Officer. pITY COONCIL ELECTION, TO THE RATEPAYERS. LADIES AND GENTLE ME N.-I beg to solicit your Vote and Interest in the forthcoming Election for City Councillor, on the 22nd instant. Yours respectfully, W. K. WADDELL Hobson-street. September 16th, 1876. mo MALCOLM NICCOL, ESQ. Dear Sir,—Convinced that your presence __' tfa~ \ City Council would be a practical benefit to the Rate payers, we again unite in urging you to accept * domination for the seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Captain Daldy, Trusting that yoa will do so, and. pledgiug ourselvea to use our utmost endeavours to secure your return. We remain, Dear Sir, Yours faithfully, John Cosgrave L. D. Nathan & Co. Elliot Meyer Thomas Minetti Samuel John Edmonds H. W. Snell Fredericlr Ewen James Howden Jos .ph Craig M. H. Roe M. Montagtta Barnett and Levy C. J. Stone J. Fisher Henry S. Meyers J. P. King Heury Brett Stephens and Carts* Walter Giahani William Craig James Dacro R. Messenger Graves Aickon D. Bloom B. Gilmore J. C. Morrin N. Coldwater W.Adams Hill ai.d F.nton George Keven I Phillips E. S. Hill, Joseph McCaughy Upton and Co. It. B. Campion M. Levy and Co- Edward Waters H. Feudelow Samuel Coomb .a J Welsman Bertrand Levy F. H. Lowisson Joseph Howard Kummer and Go. Lewis Brothers. GENTLEMEN,— If I consulted only my own interests I Bhould feel compelled to decline being nominated for the vasant seat in the City Council, but in compliance with your solicitations, and in the hope that my services may prove of some value to the ratepayers, I accept your invitation, and shall if elected endeavour to discharge he duties of Councillor faithfully and conselentiously. I am, gentlemen, Yours truly, M. NICCOL. ARTIN SIMONSEN'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT, Theatre Royal.—Million Prloes 1 Come early and hear Martin Simonsen's Marvellous Violin Solos. EW ZEALAND LOAJN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Socond Call of Ten Shillings per Share on tbe Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Offleo, on MONDAY, 2nd Octobor, 1370. By order of tlie Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, 13th . cptember, 1876. PPING~"HOITSE, a few doors above the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, will be Opan for Business in about a week. further notice will be given. GEORGE HULME, Butcher. LOST, last night, a Norwich Hen Canary. If anyone finds it and returns same to C. Stubbs, at Mrs Reeves, Grafton Boad, they will be rewarded. Yi>K R E W A R D ois tJ will be paid by either the undersigned or by Inspector Broham, to any person giving such information as shall lead to the conviction of the person who removed my boat last night from the Breakwater, and cut her adrift into St George's Bay, CHAS. CHAMBERLAIN. T"HEATRE _ROYAL—TO-NIGHT, Last Night of the Opera '.—Benefit of Martin Simonsen I—Double Programme!— Million Prices ! pORMS, BUNIONS, AND WARTS. Mr Chas. Basstian, Chiropodist, begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland, that he may be con sulted at his rooms, Wyndham-street, opposite the Catholic Chapel. Ladies attended at their own residence if neces.ary, by sending their address. N.B—No cutting or pain. __ EXCELSIOR STORE, KARANGAHAPE KOAD, NEWTON. Good Salt Butter will be sold at the above Store on SATURDAY next, at Bd, lOd, and Is per ft. Best Fresh Butter, at Is 3d per ft. Canterbury Hams and Bacon at 9d and lOd per ft. Best 2s 6d Tea in Newton, fc®- All articles at City Piioes. H. SERGEANT, Proprietor. ALL PEESONS having claims against the undersigned are requested to send in the same, addressed to W. Long, care of Messrs S, and J, R. Vaile, Queen-street, on or before the 30th September, 1876, alter which date no claim will be recognised. (Signed) WALTER LONG, Union-street. September 16,1876. T O. G. T The Members of the Sir Henry Havelock and Sister Lodges are earnestly requested to attend the Funeral of the late Brother Harris, which will leave his late residence, Grey street. TO-MOBROW (Sunday), at three o'clock. tm_tm_m^m_mmmmmm-^__^^ta^t^_^t^tm AL O V E T T, • TAILOR, &c., Wellesley-strest, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Begs to inform bis Customers and the Publio that he nas recommenced business as above, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. The Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &c , are Entirely Kew, and of the Latest Designs. tar* An Early Inspection Invited. _^j TpABNELL *'• HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment List for this District for the current year is now open for the inspection sf person s in terested, at the office of the Board, Manukau Boad, Parncl. The Board wiU meet at the said offioe on SATUR DAY, the 21st October, 1876, at 5 o'clock pm, to hear and decide all objections by ratepayers against the assessment. W. H. KISSLING. Chairman. , Parnell, 10th September, 1876.



rp ffUTE-I ROYAL. I Lesso .. .. Martin Simonsen. POSITIVELY LAST MGHT or SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY AT _ MILLION PRICES ! _„, ** MILLION PRICES ! "* TO-NIGHT: THE LAST NIGHT!!! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, BENEFIT OP MR. MARTIN SIMONSEN. MADAME SIMONSEN WILL SINS " DARLING LITTLE JESSIE" TO-NIGHT! GREAT DOUBLE BILL! .Jhe Performance will commence with a orAs>.tTVoca^ and Instrumental Concert^ W WIHCH Mr'. Maemn Simonsen, The World-renowned Violinist, will appear and play some of his Celebrates* Violin Solos. PROGRAMME: 1. Overture to The Hermit's Bell—Orchestra 2. Ballad, " Thee Only I Love" (Franz Abt)—Misa Minna Fisher . . 3.- Sod's>, "Tha Death of Nelson"—Signor Carmmi Morlev , _ 4. Violin Solo, " The Bird on tho Tree," Rondo Bur lesque (Slf#ofi'9en)—Martin Simonsen 5. Song and Chorus, "Darlifig Jessie" (J. A. Kerr)— Madame Fanny Sirnotesen and Chorcts 6. Comic Song, "The Hungry Mat"--Mr L, Markham To conclude with the entire of VlnceSi Wallace's Bomantic Opera, MARITANAi Don CffiSeV fls' Bazsn Mr Charles Florence The Ktnsrof SpaJn ..„.-,. ...Mr J. Barrington Don Jose de Santsrsra Mr Henry Hod gson Marquis of Montinore Mr Markharn Lazarillo Misa E. A .Lambert Captain of the Guard <Mr B Levison Alcalde ■■•*H«ra? Old Man MrDarbjsnire Yotwg Soldier ...Mr Weber Marohioness Miss Blanche Harris Marltana Madame Simonsen Nobles, Ladies, Gitanos, People, Soldiers, Pages, &c. Come Early ak© Secure Your Seats. Press Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-stTeet. BrißJness Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. [A CARD.] rpHEATitE ROYAL. Mfi. MARTIN' SIMO'JSEX baa the honour to anuounou ihai his BENEFIT will'take place THlii (Saturday) EVENING, the Last Night of the Season on which occasion will be gives a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, in which Mr Martin Simonsen» the VVorid-renGwaed Violinist, will appear, and Per for-m two of bis Celebrated Violin Solos, and the entire of "Wallace's Beautiful Opera, MAKITANA. XT EW M A R.K E T HALL. FEIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. A ©RAND VOGAL AND INSTRU MENTAL CONCERT Will be given by Gentlemen Amateurs on the above date, in aid of the Funds of the Literary Institute. Tho first part of tbe Programme will oonsist of Musical lio uquet a la Christy. The Second Part Musical Selections by the Company. New Sobs key t MUSICAL and LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT in aid of the Pitt-street Wealeyan Ohureh Organ Fund will be held in the Pitt-street School-room on Friday next, 22nd inst, oommeucing at 7.30 pm, Admission, Is. Programme in future issue. . UNITED ORDER OF FREE TEMPLABS. STAB OF FBEEDOM LODGE, No. 1. The ANNIVEBSABY SOIREE and DANCE in connection with the above Lodge, will be held in the Lome-street Hall, on MONDAY, September 18th. Tea oh the ttible at C 30 pm, alter which the following programme will be gone through : — Overture—Band Chairman's Address Reading Report Song, Fisherman's Daughter—Mr Whitemnn Song, Darling Little Jessie—Miss Aah Song, Isle of Beauty—Mr Mi'chell Sailor's Hornpipe-Mr Marter Song, Blind Girl co her Harp—Mrs Cottingham Song (original), Hungry Army—Mr Sceat3 Becitation—Mr Brown Song and Dance, The One I Dearly Love—Mis3 Amy Thornton Song and Dance, Apple of my Eye-Mettam Brothers Sfflng, The Skipper and his Boy Mrs Homer Song (by request), Nobody's i:hild—Mr Chapman Song, Heart Bowed Down-Mr McCappen Song, Paddy MoGee's Dream—Mr Marter Duet, The Upper Ten and Lower Five—Messrs Scents and Chapman God Save the Queen. Dancing to commence at 10 pm. Tickets, Is 6d and 2s 7d each, to be obtained from Mr J N. Hunt, Wakefleld-street; or any of the Committee. ATLTEDAY. NIGH TS' entebtain ment3. temperance hall, this evening, At 7.30 O'Clock. Admission—THREEPENCE. Musical Director Carl Butsohkow. Lads under 16 will be charged 6d, unless accom panied by Parents or Guardians. By order, CHABLES B. ANDBEW, Hon. Sec. ERECTION OF A BRIDGE OVEB THE MANGA WHAKE PJVEB, TAUPIRI. Tenders for the above work will be received at the Superintendent's Office until noon of Monday, the 25th Instant. Plans and specification may be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street. H. ALLRIGHT, Proyincial Inspector of Works. A UCKLA.ND HARBOUR BOARD. Reclamation West of Queen-street Wharf. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 11th Sept., IV, 0. Tenders will be received at this office until Tues day, the 19th instant, at noon, for Beclaiming a p.jrtioH of ttte Fore nore West of Queen-street Wharf, in terms o plats and specifications, to be seen at the Engineer's Office Tenders t.. bn.ndorsed, " Tender for Beclamaticn." The iowebt or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TUESDAY, SETEMBERI9. HOUSEHOLD "FURNITURE. COUCH AtfD TOUR CHAIRS, MIRRORS, AT GREY-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the house two doors above Wendel's Wine Factory, Grey-streat, on Tuesday next, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Household Furniture, comprising—Mahogany Hair-seated Couch and four Chairs, Kauii Centre Table,, two Easy Chairs, Bookcase and Cheffonnier, Mantle Mirror, Tim-.piece and Shade, Chairs, Plstedware, Plated Tea and Coffee Service, Double Iron Bsditeads, Mattres ses, Cot, Mettled Chest of Drawers, Carpets, &c., &c, SAMUEL CO"CHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. —• r TV/TR. KJKBY'S SALE POSTPONED TttL MONDAY, 9th OCTOBER. 1 i-*



B, TONKS] tK- c- CARE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, FASCY GOODS WALKING STICKS TOBACCONIST'S WARES PIPES CIGARETTE MAKERS VASES FLOWER STANDS TOBACCO JARS CRUETS TABLES KNIVES VASES. B. TONKS -& CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Monday, lStti instant, at Eleven o'clock, 12 cases of the above Goods. In a few days, a Shipment of Pianos and Harmoniums. WEDNESDAY, pTOON. EARTHENWARE ! EARTHENWARE I Ex Loch Fergus from London. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart (Furniture Department), on Wednesday next, 20th inst, at 12 o'clock noor., ex Loch Fergus from London,, Bin diamond, NAA, SO-9- Ten crates Assorted Earthenware 1 crate Blue Pheasant Plates, Dishes, Boats Covered Dishes, Tureens 1 do DoveKhine do do do 2 do Assorted Printed Ewers and Basins, Chambers, and Bowls 1 do do do Toilet Sots (9) 2 do ao do Tea Cups and S*uoers 1 do Mounted Enameled Tea Pots, Jugs, and Mugs 1 do Printed Chambers, Mugs, Bowls, &g 1 do Stand Basins, Pudding Bowls, Bakers, <Sc . JTerms—Cash. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, 1 caße, containing Print?, Calicoes, Drapery* Mole Trousers, &0., more or less damaged, Terms —Cash. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER IS. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OB THE SUPREME COURT. NINE-ROOMED HOUSE, FRANKLYN ROAD. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 18 th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, All that Parcel of Land, in the City of Auckland, being- Lot 3, of the subdivision of Allotment 33, Section 41. This property, upon wh-iofa has lately been erected a nine-roomud private dwelling, at a cost of £420. now in the occupation of Mr David Boss, is pleasoiitiy situated in Franklyn-street, near its junction with Wellington-street, and has a frontage of 35 feet to the first named street, and will be sold Bubject to a mortgage of £250, bear ing interest at 8£ per cent, per annum. Title under the Land Transfer Act. SAMUEL COCHRANE &j|SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. LEASE O E GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Etc. TFI H E undersigned have been in -1 st»ucted by His Ho- or ihb Superintendent, to offer for sale by public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date. The Undermentioned TOLLS and FEE 3, for the six caJender months, commencing the Ist o£ October, 1§76 ■— 1. The Fees leviable tit the Public Slaughterhouse, Bemnera . _ '~_,. », 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamaki Bridge, Pan mure . .. __■ . 3. The Tolls leviable at the Toll-gato on the Great South Boad, and the Chain Bars on Seoeombes Bopd and Bucklund's Boad •:. i. The Toll* leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Toll-gates. Great South Boad 5. The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll-Kate, on the Great North ioad 6 The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Boad Toll gate.and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar ; together with the £oy.ill y leviable for scoria ash, &c, taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden 7. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 8. The Fees chargeable at the 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. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 58 ACRES, LUCAS' CBEEK. Without Reserve. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 18th instant, at 12 o'clock, Part of allotment 23, Parish of Paremoremo, con taining 68 acres, and having a large frontage to Lucas Creek. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. '•NEW LYNN," WAIKOMITI, COTTAGE AND FIVE ACRES, PAPAKURA. THE subscribrrs have received ia ' structions to seU by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 18 h instant, at 12 o'clook. By Order of the Mortgagee: NEW LYNN—Lots 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, and 6, of the Sub division of an Allotment of Land containing 110 acres, situated in the Parish, of Waikomiti, County of E<3en, granted to one Thomas Pollock, containing 56 acres 3 roods 34 perches. This property is situate on both Bides of tha-Great North Bead, immediately beyond the Whau Bridge, is subdivided into 206 allotments, is known as " New Lynn," and is close to a Station on the proposed line of Railway. The following Allotments are excepted from sale, viz. :—Lots 9, 23, 24. 23, 29, 61. 6i. 77. 80, 81. 82, 85, 89, 90, 93, 94, 128, 129, 144 to 206 ---pAPsKUßv—Allotment 11, Section 8, of the Vil lage of P&pakura, containing Sve acres, through which the railway runs, with four-roomed Cottagt. erected thereon, situate opposite Mr C H. Har rison's property, and within a quarter of a mile of the Railway Station. MAU>GATANIwH^—• ortions of Allotments 11) and 122, containing SO acres. SAMHEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.