*'- TvU*^ IS ¥ bl ckea Bf* » so»l to toe sated." ft rTw £ c« erred t0 Chitty on Pleading to shew K« w», s »o Power for such a company to sue, r«jj?« S. ' Buddle- certainly, was named as the solil Stnrnn J1 w°m Pi anjr> bnt the corporation ffinst sue by attorney Mr Tyler said that he could refer to a num. ter of BUthorlties to shew the correctness of hia asser tion, which he believed! could not be disputed. j, .The aside by the court. 14'W^ler then referred'to number of cases in point, viz.. King v. Birmingham and Glrucestcr Railway; Carrinpton v. PayneT and mm«t«r owes, also to taw Journals and Lyttelton. «i!wiff?i Proceeded to answer the objection, ar.d said that Hie particulars in the present suit did shew «? J i 4i°°.T n!' was suinK by attorney, as it stated ffciE . i^f he COmPBDy susd by Thomas Buddie, their solicitor, and he hoped the court would not •iw- m i1 ss he claim on such grounds. Mr Tyler suggested that the case should be heard, his .* mhip reservirg his decision on the obiection, His Worship said he thought he must do so. riJ.1 1 °°aate' t e wa? ,then Pro(>eed6d with, and the necessary aocumrnts put in as evidence. The <^ercnce was, not indebted. His Wowhio said he would take the other cases RKerJhe adjournment, viz, V. o. Stodhart v. David Gnnib, claim £25, for tlamages. and Je>emiah Allen v. w. H. Cornell, claim £2q, money lent.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.— LITTLE NELL.

Thk Prince of Wales Theatre was well filled with admiring spectators last evening, to witness the performar.ce of the new sensa tional play of " Ruby," in which Nell repre sented no less than five distincb characters, Ruby, Scotty Brigtjs, Johanna, Mrs Dumphy and Happy Jim. These distinctly varied characters were all rendered with the perfect ability of genius, and, naturally enough, Nell frequently received the well-earned plaudits of the admiring and enthusiastic audience. This play was written expressly for Nell, and besides, it is a work of considerable merit. Mr George Giddens. as Boh Trickett, was immensely successful, with a fair oppor tunity of exhibiting his singularly pleasing gifts in the comic way. The play is lively and full of incidents throughout. Mr Searle shewed up admirably as Uriah Goodman, the hypocritical parson, which Mr Snarle represented with truth and ability Goodman's character did not answer to his name, not to the fine delineation of a human parson, drawn by the skilful hr.nd of Henry Fielding; such as parson Adams. Mr Searle is eminently successful in any character associated with clerical life. Mr Tom Burton impersonated Carzon, Mrs Searle, Mrs Trickett, and Mrs Collier, Sally, all of which were rendered in a marked and not nnpleas ing manner. The other characters, less prominent, were nevertheless sustained with credit. The medley by Nell and Mr Giddens, was excellent and well received. The songs and dances set the audience in a roar. The great light-house scene was a finished picture "We notice that Nell bid farewell to the Auckland public to-night, as this is her last appearance.

THE OPERA.

" MASSANIELLO."

Considering the counter-attraction, there was a fair attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when the grand opera of " Massaniello" was repeated. Madame Simonsen again made the most »f the part of Elvira, and sang in splendid style the pathetic music alloted to the part. Signor Morley's performance as Massaniello was the feature of the represeufcatien. That gentle man conceived and carried the part through with singular felicity and effectiveness, and was rewarded by the plaudits of the audience Mies Lambert acted the part of Finella, the dumb girl, with conspicuous ability. Her gestures and facial expression were excellent. Mr Sfceinbach as Alfonso ac quitted himself well. Mr Levison infused plenty of spirit into the part lot " Selva," but Mr Richardson rather lacked animation. Mr Ewarfc as Lorenzo, Mr Barrington as Borella, and Mr Benham as Moreno, all contributed to the success of the piece. Miss Minna Fisher played Emma very prettily. Some of the sei scenes were exceedingly effective, notably that in which the fishermen and their wives and daughters appear mending the nets. The devotional tendencies of the Neapolitan fishermen were well exemplified in the invo cation scenes. The orchestra, as usual, con stituted one of the chief attractions of the evening, but we thought in the concerted piece, " Whisper Low," the instruments were hardly sufficiently subdued. The ballet was well managed, and formed a very pretty Bpectacle, the smallest dancer being particu larly lively aad graceful in her movements. The tableau at the conclusion — Mount Vesuvius in eruption—was very grand, aad the curtain had to b» raised in response to the deafening applause which greeted it. To-night, " Carlo Broschi " is to be re peated by special request, and at the conclu sion a grand vocal and instrumental concart will be given, in which the chief members of the tronpe will appear. A epeeial feature will be the appesiance of Mr Martin Simon sen in two violin solos, which those who have heard this gentleman play will look forward to as a musical treat of a rare order of merit. THE HERMIT'S BELL. This highly artistic opera, which constitutes the gem of.he Company's repertoire, will be performad to-morrow night: - The scene is laid in one of the Provencal hamlets, at the time of the persecution of the Calviniita by Louis XIV . and the opening intrtduces to the audience an assemblage of women who are amusing themselves in the village. To wile avay the tiro*, Georgatte. wife of Thibant, who is a local magnata and busy-body, sings a sonp, which she has barely time to finisn when her husbaDd bursts upon the scene with the Intelli gence that the soldiers are entering the villajfo. He counsels tha women to hide, andjwhen the dragoons arrive ho informs the serjeant that all tho women were sent to the mountains for safetr, as aoon as the par crossed the Cevennes. The presence of the sol diers [is occasioned by Bellamy, the serjeant of tho dragoons, having been informed that a band of insur gents are concealed in the Grotto of St Gratien, which he has determined to search, and presses Thibaut into his service as guide. This gives rise to an amusint; underplot, and furnishes the title of the opera. Ac cording to a local legeod, the Grotto had been the residence of a pious hermit, who still guards the virtue of the villagers by ringing his bell whenever a fair dame is faithless to her apouse. Among the villagers are Rose Moineau. the heroine of the Opera a sort of wild girl of the mountains, but brave and trustworthy withal —and Sylvan, who is in league with tha fugitive rebels At a village fete Bellamy falls a victim to the charms of Georgette, with whom he makes an assignation for the Grottof whither they repair The soldiers suffer ing from the effocts of their carousals, fire delayed"a d*v whinh enables Sylvan axd Rose to take steps to aid the fugitive, to escape from the Grotto. The carrying ont of these plaas devolves on Rose, who alone know 3of a secret pass through the mountain*. Meanwhile Sylvan rejoins the revellers, and Bellamy, prosecutes his suit with Madame Georgette, but in the midst of their love making, the Hermit's Bell rings oul, which t»llB the villagers belew that a sedncer hue been defeated. Thibaut again appears on tha scene to accuse Hose' who is on the point of being married to Sylvan, of having informed the soldiers of the hiding-place of the rebels, in order to obtain a pro mised reward. Sylvan, maddened at tho thought of her treachery, is about to kill her, when she hands to Georgette a note telling of tho iscape of the fugitives. The s >ldiers r'turn after a fruitless search ; and the Commandant Iknowing that the escape of his pre/ was owing to Rose, orders Bylvan to be shot as a spy. Finding entreaties for his pardon to be of no avail- Kose threatens Bellamy th-tt if her lover ia sacrificed, she will divulge to his superior officer how his mission failed only because he preferred intrigue to duty. The amatory Dragoon 1b silenced—Thibaut's pprfidy unmasked, and Rose's heroism placed beyond doubt. The lovers are united, and the curtain falls on general happiness.

THE NEW PREMISES OF MESSRS. FISHER AND COMPANY, AND MESSRS. COOKE, IN QUEEN STREET.

AucfcLAKD Is unquestionably Improving *n J*J material aspects, and in dosiern, »r<*lte£t^ e', an o d. trade. Some persons complain of the badness of the times, and the dullness of trade, but the many splendid buildings which have recently been erected in our main Btreet. seem to rebuke the idea of retrogression and the mnrmuriDgS of the people. The norte shops next to the Bank of New Zetland, rapidly approaching completion, one already opened by Messrs Cooke, cabinet makers and upholsterers, and the magnificent butcher's shop of Messrs Fisher and Company, to be opened on Saturday, are a credit to the city. We have seen the extensive premises of the renowned Slater, of Kensington, and Banister, of Windsor,'and can conscientiously affirm that the premises of Messrs Fisher are quite equal In beauty and magnitude to either of the afere j mentioned establishment!!. Messrs Fisher's shop outvies any shop of the kind in this celony of Now Zealaud, The dimensions of the front shop are 50 feet in depth, 26 in width, and 16 feet high. It is supported by massive iron columns, its walls being beautifully ornamented with octagon enamelled

' mn, f ' &ia* enelo?ed witl> iron gates. The , "»»>gß everywhere itdicate that the mind noLt £ cc * rtad'ously at work, as they are vmence. The effles are well-proportioned, and milt ?■ w d utihty meet tl)oe-ye in & directions' The ™rl aMh I T DCu tiy covere<l witk marble slabs SfiSl or, he shop is an lmraen S e curng and Ca rrviLl° m> aß, d a- U the olher convenience! for Th« enfi™ extensive wholesale and retail business. S C "BS n ro^ "'6O feet deep, 26 wide, and 20 feet 8i ehVrfl™ $ m*,l y mH ? e PresMted to the public wWIp \u y- f prl!:e me^ as wUI »stoniSh cWzenß, SSanr?"™ 0'111?8^ &M ~dec(irat will afford hfcw J-* P"nt'ng and s raining reflects the fl r(ilt °" Mr John Henderson, ana Mr Brins era hrf«2 w d°r f lhis part pf lbe work •' the Mr HS*"!1 LI^ dcs Prid Jones> an(l the architect eZ>tfv SPS™*' The Offlces abo™ 8r« bHing e!e- The next bn-MP '?* H? Mercantile toan Company, xne next building h-.s boer> sernred by ft Wl * »i*JHSEB T AKB H. COOK, ™X T S *n<* nplwlsterers, for their work ar,d anrl furniture show rooms The front shop will be iiseu as a sale- room, and the back for the furniture, n c front windows arc elegantly finished, and have pilasters and foliated capitals. The low-r rr dm or furniture apartment, i 3 ill feet long, by 31 wide, and in crowded, but not inconveniently, with every description of fuvinLuie, which irs no arranged that victors can walk betwees.i the lines and examine every article A wide staircase leads to the work rooms, where numbers of french polishers and up h-lfterers are engaged. Tho first workroom is d3 voted to the french polishinj? ; the next to the uphol stering ; and the third to tho muttnisses We may notice also that the Roods in the several departments of Messrs Cook's levUthan establishment, Rive t.ne the assurance of taste and durability. These premises ate, moreover, most conveniently situated for taking in materials and sondnn* out furniture from Mills Lane, which is on a lnvel With the working depart ments. We learn <h<U this Monk of buildings, when fini hed, will cost about £0000, without going into detail Wo wish these unt rprisingr tradesmen every success.

INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL.

The two committees are working energetic ally to make the forthcoming football match between Auckland and Canterbury as suc cessful an affair as possible. The Canterbury men ieft Lyttelton to-day in the s.s. Hawea, and are due here on Wednesday next. '! hey propose to pl.iy the match on Friday Ist Sep tember, which would give them a good spell to 'recover their land legs aftergthe voyage. Mr Crowther has genorously^agreed to have a coach and four at the Onehunga wharf in waiting far them on their arrival. Apart ments for the visitors have been secured at the Star Hotel, where they may depend on being made comfortable. Mr Robert Graham's ground at Ellerslie Gardens is to be the scene of the contest, the proprietor having very liberally guaranteed a good round sum to the committee, and undertaken to put the ground into good condition. Efforts will be made to have the railway fare and admission to the gardens included under one ticket. Ie is expected that the Government will consent to lower the fares for the occasion and puc on special trains. THE LATEST. This afternoon Mr Thomas Henderson, junr., received a telegram from the Canter bury secretary, stating that if the Hiwea was to leavo here on her return South on the Ist September, the date at present fixed by the time table, the match would have to be played on the 31st, as it is necessary to get back by the return boat. The agents of the Union Company inform us that the date of the steamer's departure cannot be altered, so that it is now certain the match will be played this day week, the 31st mat. A practice match is going on this afternoon.

ROBBERY, AND "COLD WATER CURE" AT NEWMARKET.

A short time ago we published an acoount of depredations committed by some person on carcases of meat which were left hanging overnight in the slaughter house. These pil fering games have been carried on up till last nighfc, without any clue to the thief being found. Last night the following incident led to the discovery of a juvenile robber. It ap pears that a man employed at the slaughter house had occasion feo go down at a very late hour to get a pipe left by his employer be hind. In order to find the missing article, a match was struck, the light of which re vealed some sheep's plucks, and bullock's skirts lying by the door, having evidently been removed from the carcases since he had left work. Another match revealed the pre sence of the culprit, a boy. He was at once seized, and in the absence of a it became necessary for tho slaughterman to constitute himself judge and jury, and do a little lynch law. A large tub stands under the pump, and is always kept filled with water. Ths young thief received an immediate and thorough baptism, and was sent home to his " ma" without any perquisite, but with a aalutary lesson which will have better effect than a months' Imprisonment. Water is a great purifier, aad'the bench may take a hint from this moda of punishment, and determine if it wouldnot be a wiaeexperiment to try a little " legal hydropathy,"—dip the young rasoala in /uture, and send forthe Newmarket Slaughterman to be administrator of the system.

CABLEGRAMS.

Five Bodies Drifted Ashore,

Trickett Sacked Against Lumsdsn.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

Five bodies, supposed to belong to the barque Ann, of Melbourne, were found on the beach at Port Steveus. MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY. Trickett has been backed to beat Lumsden at two to one. The steamer Mundoo, whioh left Goolwa for Murray Bridge with a cargo of iron, caught fire yesterday, and sank about seven miles from Goolwa. Arrived : Otago.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Orushings

The Cure finished crushing 250 tons to-day, and obtained a yield of 143 ozs 5 dwts. This is better than was expected. Karanui Hill (Jones and party) crushed 2 tons for 2 oza 9 dwts

The Twenty-Third of June crashed 1 cwt for 22 ozs 3dwts.

MAKETU.

(From our own correspondent). This day.

Native Meeting.

The meeting at Ohinemuta is hardly com menced yet, owing to the non-arrival of Hoani Ngamu, Wiremu Mahie, and their respective following. They are expected to reach there to-day, Te Hourangi and others interested in horohoro are present.

COROMANDEL.

From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The lona will have their chambering completed to-day, aad will commence driving on the reef immediately. As soon as the reef is driven into, more men will be pat on to work at the north and south sides. The Bleak Mouse drive is being carried on vigorously.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. A email black barque passed here this morning, bound sonth.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). Wednesday. Auckland Undergraduates. The following undergraduates bare succeeded in passing the University ex amination held In May and June, for the degree of Bachelor of Arts }—Section (com

pulsory) of B pxatoinatioa : S. M. Ecigar (Auckland), E. H. Eeid {Auckland).

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Ageiacy.)

This day,

A Pen Swindle A man named Jacobs, recently frorii Mcl bourne via Dunedin, has been selling pens at high prices, alleging them to be of superior quality, as "patent aluminum, but on being tested they have been found to be nothing but common steel pens. The Cloveramenfc were about to purchase a large quantity, bni of course the order was now countermanded. Jacobs has been warned by the police, and to those who have purchased his pens he is now handing their money back.

ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.

Tho half-yearly meeting of Court Zoalandia, No. 4741, A.0.F., for the election cf ofticers, &0.. was how in the Court-room, Young Moii'h Christian AsHoi'i:.tion. lnwt evening. There was a la* ere attend arsce. Thti followinfi: lxiembars were plected to fill tbe respective offic s:—Bro. w. j. Wright, CR (re-elected); Bro. J. T crnpsey, SCR; Bro. P. Christmas, Srcretary (re-elected); Bro. Dr. Hooper, Burgeon (re-elected); Bro. Jame? Stewart, Treasurer (re-elected); Bro. F Rundle, SW; Ero. E. H. C. Sanrtr-rs, JW; Bro. E. Park-r, SB; Bro. G-. Jennings, JB ; Bros. Sanders, J. Andrews, and Jelly, Auditors ; Bros. Me/Kwin and Wood. District Delegates. It was resolved that Iho hearty co-operation of th» Court be given to a TTniteJ. JTni-'PterR1 Demonstration, to tsko iJlace nbout tho Christmas time.

Sudden Death.

A case of sadden death occurred this morn ing at Freeman's Bay to a respectable married woman, a bister of Mr Stow, of tho Freeman's Hotel. The deceased, it appears, had not been well for some time, and had gone across to her brother's for a small bottle of luncheon-beer, when she felt herself suddenly ill, and was assisted to her house by her father, Mr Stow, sen. Apprehensive of danger, Mr Stow sent for Dr Bayntun, who speedily reached the house, and found the poor woman a corpse. Death is supposed to have been caused by apoplexy. An iDquest will be held to-morrow, before Dr Philson.

BYjjflHjfl rjr/> IHtJ&SPAY, Atr6OTT__^___j_g_



We are requested te remind plumbers who have not yet obtained a license for work, in connection with tho water supply, that the Council will not authorise or pormit any work to be done by other than plnrnborß, duly licensed by the City CoHnci), and as difficulties may arise in obtaining a ynpply when the necessary work is r'lone by unlicensed plumhers, it is advisable that all persons should satisfy themselves that the tradesmen employed are duly Hsoeßsed in a ccordance with tho Water Works By-Laws.



,QREEN PEAS Daily at Lunch.— v.-S C. Burton's Choi) House, Queen-btreot, next to DornweH's. TJKIVATE Board and Residence, or JL Furnished Apartments, College Hill, second honse left Land side proing up, ECCLESIASTICAL. — The Eev. Robert Fraeer, MA, will o.induct Divine Ser vice in St Lube's Pre3bytariau Church, Keraucra, on Sunday, tlie 27th inst, morning and evening, at the usual hours. WANT ED~Known.—Great reduc tion on Herbert H Smiths Improved Pstfint Portable Ovens, Col-inial Ovens, Wrought Iron liaDgof, ' House and Ship Stoves, and also tocoud-hund Lsam ingtoa Ranges, Mangle a:i(i "Washing \T».ehinos for sale cheap, at the Auckland Iron Works, Dui-hum- Btieet. Y^fANTEI) TO PURCHASE, a small f ? Pony Basket Buggy, second hand, capable 'of seating two or three ; with or without harness.—Apply N.P., SxAßOffice.g WANTED, a sober experienced Cook ; good wages given. Also, a respect able Girl an General Servant. —Apply Blue Post Dining Rooms. Lower Queen-street. ATSiTED, a thorough good General Servant.—Mrß Constable, Wellesley-streot, near Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Wynyard, Graftou Koad. ANTED to Let, a Butchering Business.—Apply at this office ANTBD7~Tenders (labour only) for Verandah. Pl.n at th» office of D. Goldie, Custom-house-street WA S TED, "agoodGeneral Servant • washing put out.—Mrs C, Burton, Parnell Bakery, Parnell WANTED, a small House within the city.— D. 0. O J. Anderßon, Tailor, next, Gee and Potter's, Grey-street 41/ AlB TED, Business Men. to try !: » Elordan'a One Shilling Lunch, comprising Soups, Fish, ISntrcos, Pcultiy, Joiats, Pasty, Cliuese, and Celery. WAJSTfcD, a smart Housemaid. — Apply at the Custom-house Hotel, Fort street. WAIN TED, three good IVLen to plant trees; nono but experienced hands need apply.—James A. Brown, Ellerslie. \y ANTJtD, a good Bootmaker—H. ¥ ¥ Brcnan Qnsen-strePt. SALESWOMAN.— Wanted an ex perienced Saleswoman as first hand ; permanent situation. —Milne and Choyee, Choapstde House. WANTED, a general Servant in a. small family.--Apply to Mrs Eaasa, Now street, College Koad TX/ ANTED, a good General Black ▼ » smith ; must bo a good Shoor. -J H. Smith, Great North Koad, opposite Northern Hotel TX/ANTED, a Barmaidlfor Upstairs ™ * Bar - Apply at the Exchange Hotel between 11 and 12 o'clock. WANTED,~a~Dairy~of best Fresh Buttor : cash purchaser—W B Ellison, Grocer. Parnell y*/ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply " * Masonic Hotel, North Shore. B!~MELDRUMTTaiIor, Upper • Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, hopes by good worktnanßhip and moderate prricea to merit a Bhare of public patronage. WANTED, a good Compositor— Apply at the office of this paper WANTED, a Girl to'make herself generally usofnl.—Mrs Malcolm Banks, throe hours beyond Junction Hotel, Epsom. \KT A(STKD, a good General Ser- T' yynt—Mrs Bharpp, Graf ton Read. WANTED, a stout young Man able to milk well.— Thomas Johnson, Eemuera Dairy. ANTED, Visitors to the New Theatre to remember that they can ba sup plied with Cut and Uncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest quality, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entrance, Victoria-street.—Brown and Paten. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, Honse Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, ,&0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED Every body to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Sadd'es, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s 6d each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Kobtna Dnnlop, and . other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JOr»EB, 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, Stretton's Book.' Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArthnr, Shera's new Warehouse. ANTED to SELL, Newcastle Coal, Firewood, Heart of Kauri Shingles, Palings, 60 sacks Oats, 60 sacks Potatoes.—Apply at the Railway T Mart. Onehunga. Mark well: Glass, China, Earthenware, Oilman's Stores and Grocemgs of best quality always in supply.—A. SomhrtiliLbj; ANTED Known, that W. Banks has room for two or three more respectable young men as Boarders, at bis Private Boarding Establishment, oorner of Hobson and "Wyndham straets. First-clags table and a comfortable home at the lowest possible terms. Board and Residence, washing and every attendance, 20s p«r week; Board only, 16s per week. •



WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the "numbers Handsomely Bound, at a tTinmtf coat. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, nc-tt door to the Evekihg Stab Office, Wyndhain strset. _____ WANTED Known, that th« Fitting Shop, dewing Machine and Howe'f Aeency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner o BlgS-street; Only the highest claßa machines kept In stock. "RtpiAis to all machines properly done. Steam Gushes repaired, tested, and adjusted rjiEACHi^OP THS PIANOFORTE. "To the Ladles acu HtfiffiY RQWE fam to e!r,/ ffl Bmic^Snin of the Pianoforte. .Having hua tamy ~_ *~_. t b e in the art, ho submits; hifl qtiaHfictttione .._ patrinape of the general public. He "Visits tt>e pnpu* at (hfiir homos, or at his privato residence lessons are given. Ufinu; his profession, iso purposes to give lessons at £1 Is p«r Quarter, one lesßon per weok, so that many who would hitherto h»v« been erlad to learn, and were limited on account of tho high rate of charges, may now avail \h* niselvea of this artistic accomplishment —Address Mrs Deuces, Kirangahope Road, opposite L. D. ?» Tatban's. WILLIAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRK-KINDLKRS, Unrifailed for Lighting or Keviving a lire —0. WiLLUSia. in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received during the last six years, begs to state that bj' a new process of cleaning the Gum. his Kindlnrs are greatly im proved in quility and increased in size, but not in price. The New and Improved Kindlcrs are dis tinguished by a Rod Labc-1. Williams's Celebrated WASHING FLUID saves a deal of labour ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in bottles at 6d and Is each. Try it.— t'.-cUry: >.ll'crt-strect, Auckland. T) AELING LITTLE JESSIE!!! IX O N LIGHT HORSE CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The Members of the above Troop will meet To morrow Evening (Thursday;, tho 2ith instant, at tho Drill-shod, at 7.30 pm, for Drill. i'ull uniform, with swords only. All members are rtquosted to attend. JOSEPH McOAGHEY, Hon. SeeroUry. LKAS AJN TLT-SIT CT ATE D A part. merits at Mrs Morley's. Havelock House, Hymonds-street. ,/>OPY of Telegram to S. Ooombes, \J 23rd August, 1876, from 81r Julius Vogel Tonks seems a vary good sort, and his Clothes that ho got from you fit him well In confidence is ho to be trusted 1 Sond me a similar Suit. You have I know taken my measure. VOdKL. jVS Jl3- SMITH begs to tender her JLJrJL sincere thanks to those frionds who so kindly aaiißted to extinguish tho fire iv hor Boaruing-house last night. ~jyi REWARD.—Lost, Stolen, or CW-L Strayed, from Onehunga, one Bay ilare and one Bay tlorse, branded on vhe off shoulder. —Who- evor will give any information leading to reoov^ry of the same to Mr Briloy, Onehunga, or to Mr Warron, Grocer, Norton, will receive the above reward, aud auy one detfljining sama will ba prosecuted. corporation waterworks. Kj Town Clerk's 081 .c, Auckland, Aug. 24, 1870. NOTICE is hereby civon that the City Council will not authorise or permit any plumber's work tn be done in connection with W;Uer Supply to bouses by othur than duly Licensed Plumbers, and may at thoiroption refuse licenses to persons doing any eutli work while unlicensed in addition to penalties under %hn Act ~; p. a. philips,-^ Town Cl.»rk." r\ o a l. Grey River, Newcastle, and Bay of Islands COAL for Sale, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. FOR RAGLAN DIRECT. sMMmMfa. Tho 8.9 GO-AHEAD Will loave Onehunga on SATURDAY next, the 26th instant, at 12 noon. W. LODDER, Manager. piANOSI piAKOSI HI BORD, OF PARIS, IN HANDSOME WALNUT CASES, FEOx.I £33 EACH, AT HOFFMAN & SONS, Shobtland-stbeet. rp''- LADIES.—The Improved Patent a Portable hmoke-ConEuming Ovens hsve been In use now over five years. When I first mads these useful Ovt«ns I guaranteed them to laßt live years with ordinary care Several ladies have inform>d mo that they have had them in use over that time, and one nearly tix years, and not nearly done jet There are now over two thousand of these Ovens in uso ; no person should be without thorn, especially country pcttlerg, us they require no setting, and for baking bread iliey arc unrivalled. Everyone who has had them are entirely satisfied with them, and tha prices are from 33s to 65s for an oven which will last over five years, and eight different sizes to choose from. Also, Wrought Iron Coitage, Bosrding-houne, and Ship Stoves on hand and made to order; Colonial Ovens, cheapest in Auckland, guaranteed for ten yca*s. Also, Waßhinff Machine and 'Mangle, nearly new, cheap ; second-hand Leamington Ranges. &c, Patent Chimney Tops, guaranteed to euro smoky chimneys; and every k!nd of Household Ironmon mony at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works. Durham-street West, next to Hunter and Nolan's Eale Yards. OEANGES! OKANGES!! ORANGE 3! 11 The entire Cargo of Oranges, ex Edith, from Bare tonga, the finest that has arrived this season, on Ss,le from ship's side, or H. CANHAM, Sixh-street. By Appoint- 'tS^H^mKSsJ^ Tn" Marquis of merit to St^^K^^is Normanby. AL3£A2rc)E&, JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OF JEWELLERY. A NEW STYLE OF JEWRLLERY has lately been b.ought out, which is very lovely and very effective It is CARVED out of the PINK StIELL rom which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of date, used to be made. Nothing can possibly be imagined more beautiful than the colouring of this New Jewellery, shading from the most vivid, yet delicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite in tint as the edges of the petals of a rose, or the sun-fiushad snow of an Alpine peak rising against a summer sunset. Pint Coral has a yellowlßh tlnga, but this new material might be composed of Petrified Rose Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. The Fine Workmanship, and the Beauty of the Material, make this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAN CORAL. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT wilia be held in the TEMPERANCE HALL, ON FRIDAY, AvavsT 25th, IN AID OF TSE FUNDS OF THE PIONEER JUVENILE TEMPLE, 1.0. G.T. Mrs Lampard, Mrs Bettany, Mrs Powley, Misses Ash, Gribblo. Powley, Borthwick, and Messrs Rioe, Bertie, Hemus, Lovell, Howden, Sceats, Chapman, and other ladies and gentlemen, have kindly promised their assistance. Mr W. Col* has kindly consented to take the chair. Doors open at 7,30, to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 1b , children under twelve, 6r<.



T\AELINS LITTLE JESSIE!!! M rJ^O LET, a six-roomed Cottage, .1 Graf ton Road ; situation retired ; quod view,—Apply to Mr R. G. Porter, Grafton Road MHHO LET, a six-roomed Cottage a in Pitt-street, top of Grey-street, newly fitted up.— Apply on the premises. Mqn O LE T, two comfortable » ETouses, four and five rooms each.— F. Baimken, Union-street. Rent low. MFO LET, the Shop and Dwelling *~ at present occnpied by the Misses Heldt. — Apply to McArtbur, Sheraand Co. rVO LET, Furnished .Apartments *~ situated in Victoria street, noxt to Mr Vickery's Foundry, -— ■ IJ^TrrvT TH1'' 1 a^ Kemuera, a few l|i|M'|»U XiJOjI, . Uie Newmarket Kail- ESaSCi Jk minutes'walk frniH .. Residence, all way Station, a comfortable JJ'amily , jQa per newly papered, and In good order. Kei... .or week - A pply to Mr James Rutherford, RemueT*. , to J.'m. Lennox, Qaeenstreet, Auckland. ORTH SHORE.—To Let^ the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately oconpiod by Bass, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottage 3 -it and R Duder, House Agents. rpo LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, J in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insuranoe Buildings. "_E^k^T7OS SALE, a comfortable m- five-roomed Houso, with well and MJMMsi garden, Liverpool-street. Price, jGI7O.— Samuel Wells, 129, Quet-n-streot. " J^Qto T7OR SALE, a six-roomed pTTTj^I *- House, with out-hou<se, &c, in &jz£sdtaßi Selwyn Terrace, Parncll. Every con venience for small family. The House is in good repair, having boon built only a few months. The garden Is also woll laid out—For further particulars apply to Mrs Whseler, next to Dr. Dyer's, Selwyn Terrace. Pa:nell. FOR SA.LF, cheap, an improved Farm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots'in Waikato.—*F«r particular apply James Cook, Wynd ham-strcet. OK SALE, one small double cyltnder steam winch. One upright boiler, 6xo high, with Galloway tuboa. One inverted ver tical engine cylinder, 8 x !£. —J. Howden, fchortland strect. Ti ISH E E AND riO. Bog to inform their Captomcrs that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST, Their business will bo conducted in their NEW PREMISES, BANK Off NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN yraa a DISPLAY 03? MAGNIFICENT PRIZE MEAT. frTo CARPENTERS. Tenders for Fish boxes, and alterations to th< Fish-house in the Domain, will be received by th< undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, not latei than Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon. Specifications of the work may ba seen on applica tion to Mr Abereromule, at the Acolimatisatior Society's Gardens, or at the Museum. T. F. OHEESEMAN, Secretary. WO BUSINESS MEN OK CAPITALISTS. FOR SALE, Throa Cottages in Chapel-3treet, nea: Roman Cituolie Church; respectable, healthy lo catity, convenient to the e»ntte of business : yearly rents, jGI2G. Half the purchass money may remali at 8 per cent per annum —GKORGE SIB BIN Corner Mart. >»y O BUILDERS Tenders will be reeeivnd until 4 pm on Tuesday 20th Augnst, for Alteration and Addition to Orphai Homo, Jfarnoll. JAMES BABER, Architect. NEW "TVE/ESS MATERIALS H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES O! DRESB MATERIALS FOR THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON COMPBISIKG— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &o. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing In the Market. THE PRICES OF SLACK SILKS ABE THh LOWEST IN AUCKLAND, A VERY HEAVY STOCK as BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, am Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN' TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. AU sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING J NEW TWEEDS Cheap INreedsgfor Boysfwear. B BAL KOSG3SL aWEEES, 8s 111. PIK lA] H. ATKINS.



] "pBTKOE OV STALES THEATRE. lessee K. J. Or Lias. t-tage Manager C. F. if carlo. MILLTON PBIOySI %&~ CREATES! SUOCE .S OF THE SEASON. ! TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF OALIFOicNTAW Hi LI.J, DIAMOND!!! AM) ; ME. GEORGE GIDDENS. LAST NIGHT ! I, VST ! IHIS EVKKIKG, 2i, "Will be r; peut i, with all its startjiug oiTecta. '. EUBY! KtW STE3TSA.TIOMS I NELL! Nev/ Por.^s ! New Dances ! RUBY ! " lU'jLL ! RUBY! NELL! NELL! EUBY! M 2LL ! EUBY J KLLL! RUBY! »39~ GKBAT lIGKTnOTTSB SCENE! _&% LAST STIGKT! MICIJO.v PRICES ! MTtLTON riUCES ! " ££**&*&»> . 3--J Stalls, 2a; Pit, One Shilling Tfl E k 'i: R E KOY AL. lipp™ .. .. Mart-ta Stmonseu. SIM OKiS EJ ' H OPE RA COMPANY. THIS EVENING, ENGLISH OPERA AND A GRAND VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, IN WHICH MB. MAUTIN SI3IO"SSEN, The World-ffenowaed Violinist, will appear and peri'- im Two os Bis Celebrated Violin SOLO 3. PROGRAMME: 1. Overture—Bind 2, "Vievila mia Vendetta," from Luci-ezla Borgis— Mr J. Barrington 3 "Thounrt so n/.ir and yet co far" (Seichaidt)— Signor Caruiini Morloy & Violin Solo, ".Ufa on the Oceau," Fantssia on English and Irish Airs (Simonsen)— Mr Martin SiinoHseii 5 " O fair deve, O fond dove" (Gatty)—Mias E. A. liSKiberi; 6. CoßQiu Song, " The Hungry Man"—Mr L. Markham After which. Tha v/hole ol Anbcr'a Grand Romantic Opera, CARLO BROSCHI! Carlo Br&fcchi—Mcinie. Ft. Simonsbn. Support;-d b? the whole of (ho Company. T O - M O X R O ff '. Aim 6 Mudlant'a Grand Operaj THE HERMIT'S BELL ! Di-czs Cirale Plan at Upton'q, Queem-Btreat Business Agent—Mr. W. T. Keiti. A GRAND LITERAEY AND .iOv. MUSICAL EiS!TERT\INMENT wiU taks pluco in flip Lrv c Hal' Qt the V.M.0.A., THIS (Tnuj'od»y) EVENISTC*, 24th inntant, beginning at haif-paat 7 o'clock. The R;v. W. J. WiUiama %yiil preside, TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! PROGRAMME:- Bon", The B*H-riager—Mr Ryan Dust, jTianita Kowlatioii, Goliah Sosgr, Shells ot ihsOcfan—MitsHurat Sluk, Wil Daßperandum—Mr Former Ktadiag. Niagara—Mr Theo. Cooper D\ict, Pianoforto Souff, Lei! tlio -'ight Darken—Mr Syan Reaoin.T, A £.003.shire Lane—Mr Bluckman &;ng, iiMiid &/••. tha Harp Ku.-d^ng-, John Ploughman Talk—Mr Ewington fciong, 1 Love tho Merry Sunshine—Miss Ilurst National Anthem. To prevent contusion and over crowding, Ticket holders »re respectfully requested to attend early, Admission, Is. Proceeds for a good object. f-\ I T Y~ HALL. t_i CITY HALL: SKATING RINK ! SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT AND SATURDAY, 20th Instant, Afternoon and Evening PATENT SKATES ON SALE. ' Doorß open at 7.30. For Eflgigomo-1 of Hall, apply to COOiiE AND CO., Peoprietohs Parties wishing to Skaie oou do so any afternoon bj applying at tho Hail. > PY. MARTINSON, CHEMISI • and DKt'GOIST, bc-RS to tender his siocer< thanks to Sjb friends und the public or Jsiswiop 1 Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their pss favours, and to inform them that 113 tu»B recommencei business m the NoWlou iioad, Auckland, and hopti by strict attendou 10 meri: a contiuuance of thei: support, having had 28 years experience in ttn British and braziliiau Uoverri.ments as Disp-nser huviug beau presented with a Sliver Medal iv 1858 a Cape of Goofl Hops, Africa; and will siiil aontintx r tj manufacture his Odlebrated Toothaclia Tincture. " . Pbysicir.ua and P.niiiy Euceipts prepared from ih( f I purest dru^rs. • TOJiIORiiOW. . POTATOES'! POTATOES : 1 POTATOES 1 Ex 'Vivid,' @ CrucCLAB. Head. r|* IHE subscriber has received instruc- J? Uons to soil by auction, on the Wharf, along ti<l3 the vessel, To-morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock, 1 2CO TONS CIRCULAR HEAD POTATOES. A prirue article for Seed. " la Lot/ to Salt Purchasers. L. W. EATON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. AT ARTHUR'S MART. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. pRODUCE, GROCERIES, &c. i 100 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, 50 ktga Butter good Corded iie-.f, 60 Chs-e^e \VH.iroo, and others' un\-ms, 2 tona Superior Pumpkins, Carrots, 2 cisee Canterbury Bacon and Hams, 6 ton*! Dunedin J'loui in caots, i 0 csed French Crab Api>ies, 100 cises first class .lam lib feltis, 17 cases Kaislne, li cxaki, Currants 10 ha!f-.h, sts Tea, 12 boxes Tea, Sardines, Carb. Soda Confectionery, etc. At 1 o'clock p.m. FURNITURE DJSPABTHEaT.—ffotse-hair Suite 9 picee3 ; Leather ditto ditto; Damask ditto ditcu : ; . Cane, Wood, and stuffed OJiairs, Roekino- Chairs' ' Damask Conch, (Jjlonial Coushea, Loo and Souar« Tatiles, Washsiauds, Karthenware, liitcht n Uteuafls iidsieads, Pallias3is, Hair Matcrassea Chests oi Drawers, FeatUtr PiJows, Desk wlih pigeon-holes American Stove, Washing Machine, Basket Grates1 , >;pera GUsses, Au ; riodi, Barometers, £"aucy (Joods' eu-., etc. : MONDAY NOON. 1 B a AUGHT* N ~Ha"L~L, PARNELL. HOUSEHOLD fU¥n IT UR E, AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR ITAS been favoured -witli instruc tf tl.°? s fr°ni, tb|s Proprietor to seU by auctioi Kitchen, a small Dr, lw i Eg -rocm'sui; v 'w^i 1 nut Loo raole. Dinicg fable Velvet 1 a able Cloths, new Brazil's clruet C fr.^ R Oilcloth, Mirror, gUt fr^^nd^anc Irons, fcusewooa iinglish-m,;do Kofa Kasi aif? tS, *' S «S tro^- KaUS- Corn»eo Pole: Lamps, cjal Vase, Filter, M rnk-Top 3i<l. btand, Oraet*, fork., and t-poocs.tea.iut Cotfee Strvu», iiHnis.ma »es Plated Disl C-vers, ibwing Kitchen Utensi.-s UIaSS Mill JiarthanWirp. Kivo Bed-roouis 'containing »ed leads (icon and wo,.d), P*i hasses, I'dlows, Bedding, Chairs, Chests 0 drawer*, Wasnstands Toilet Sets, Tolle Tables and Glasses, Blinds Curtains Out pets, McrtiJog, Ac. A CollecHo :of Plants



j TO-MORPvOW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &.0., &0., &a M. .JONES & CO. "OTILL * soil by auction at the * * Central S»le llooms. To-morrow (Friday), at 11 a.m., Maize, Oats, Potatoes, Cheese, Butfe?, Earns and Bacon. Pumpkins Orrota, Turnips, Onions, Tea, Buga?, Flour, Rice, Candle?, Kerosene, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Fowls. At 12 o'clock, A largo quantity of Superior Household Furni twrn. com prising Drawingroooi Suite, Carpets, Bedding, &c. Also, New Clothisg, Blankets, Boots and Slioee, Fancy iiooCLa &<s., frc. ftc. FRIDAY, 11 a.m.—Mabket Hot/sb. I\ EEES (Ornamental and Fruit), . Shrubs, Plants, Hoots &o. And at 12 o'clock noon, POT7LTKY—Turkeys, Geese, Fowls, Bouen Duoks, Pigeons, 5 hens and cock ouoice bred Cochin China, Fancy Birds, Canaries, etc., etc. PRODUCE—Potatoes (Canterbury and Auckland Seed, Onions, Pumpkins, Carrots, Tnrnips, Maize, Flonr, 20 kegs Butter, Cheese. Hams, Bacon, Pressed Hay, Chaff, Bonedust, and Guano; Spring Cart and Harness, Sewing Machines, Chest Drawers, Leather, Bed, Couch, eta., etc., efc. K. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, THE HAYMARKET. Tj^OK SALE, TO-MOSROW, at 11 _|_ o'clock, A Hansom Cab, Horse, and Harness, complete. ALFRED BUCKLAND. B. TONKS] l>- C- CAE« MONDAY, AUGUST 28. ALLOTMENTS AT CAMBRIDGE AND KIBTKIHI. B. TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on. Monday, the 28'h instant, at 12 o'clock, Two allotments at Cambridge West, being Nos. 88 and 196, both comer lota One allotment Cambridge liast. No. 5S One allotment Kihikihi, No. 62 AH Corner Allotments, and good sites. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. ~ FOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on Tuesday next, 60 head Very Choice Fat Cattle from Taranaki 600 Fat Sheep, ex Wellington and Go-Ahead, from Taranaki. At One O'clpdk. HUNTER & NOLAN. NURSERY STOCK. MASON BROTHERS Will hold their ANNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF KURSERY STOCK BY AUCTION At their I Parnell Ntjrsebies, ON WEDNESDAY, 30th AUGUST. When the following will be offered to the public, and must be Cleared-Out at ANY SACEI FICE to make room for young Stock :— 1 f\ f\r\f\ INSIGNIS AND OTHBE JLUSUUU PINES. 3,000 Macrocorpa and other Cypresses 5,000 Fruit and Forest Trees 1,000 Camelias Azalias, Roses, Magnolias Rhododendrons, and a host of Ornamental and Flowering Shrubs " Too numerous to enumerate. Gentlemen desirous of obtaining Batgains would do well to attend. Omnibuses li>ve the Post-office every half-hour, and a special Bus will start from Crowther's stables at half-pasi 10. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock sharp, LUNCHKON PROVIDED. R. O. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Parnell Nurseries, August 19,167S B TONKS] [R. C. CAKB TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. EX 'STAR QUEEN,' @ NEW YORK. EXTENSIVE SALE OF AMERICAN CHAIRS, OYSTERS, LOB STERS, AND TOBACCO. B. TONKS & CO. - HAVE been instructed to sell by auotien, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, 350 cases American Chairs, Heywood Chair Company 140 caßfs ■ m riean Chairs, from Winchester Chair Company 200 cases Oysters 100 cases Lobsters TOB\CCO3. 60 J-boxes Mo t Bernard 4 £ cases Stuart's Navy 6'a 20 | b >xes ■Rldridpe's 10's 6 oises Wat -rlily sb 30 rases Water'ily Pooket Pieces 5 J tierces Barrett's Anchor Twist 5 kegs ditto ditto. FRIDAY", AUGUST 25. PLASTER OF PARIS. Ex 'Crownthorps.' HHHE subscribers will sell at the mart, A Fort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, 25 Casks Hilton's Plaster of Paris. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PATENT MANGLE, D.B. GUNS, &c-» Ac, &c. 1 HE subscribers will sell at the mart, * Fort-'treet, on Friday next, 25th instant, at 11 o cloak, An Assortment of Household Furniture Excellent Patent Mangle Two first-class D.B. Guna Superior Saddle SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, NOON. LEATHER I LEATHER! £x 'BELLA MiEY,' FKOM HOBaRT TOWN. MO. I—One1 —One Case, consisting of 69 L^t dozen Kangaroo Sinus; No. 2—One do do 25 do do. To tie sold by auction Terms Ca-h ' R au 1 huh' Auctioneer. rP HE HAY M A K~K~E~t'. SOB. SALE, Good Samples- Oats, 3s the buehel Barley, 4s n Maize, 5s „