English Telegrams.

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TEE OUTBRE • X IN CHINA,

The steamship Macgregor, Captain Graia ger. has left Singapore for London. Japan has practically abolished the use of torture in the Judicial Courts for persecution

The disturbances at Sze-chuen continue. • some Chinese have openly joined in the crueade against the Christians.

It is stated that a complete and formidable Mahnmmedan organization has been dis covered in China by the authorities of one of the provincial capitals. The Chinese Government are endeavour ing to avert the famine impending in the Northern provinces, consequent upon the failure of the crops through a long drought.

NELL'S PARTING HOUR.

A laeoe number of persons gathered in the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday evening to witness the farewell performances of Nell, and the comedian Giddens. The stalls and pit were crowded, and frequent feelings of pleasure were manifested by the enthusiastic audience. The pieces produced were the Little Treasure," in which Nell represented Gertrude, and Mr Giddens, the captain. In " Fan, the good-for-nothing," Nell appeared as Nan, and Mr Giddens as Tom Dibble. The pieces were successful.

GRAY'S ICE-MAKING MACHINE.

Mr John Gray, ceratert water and cordial manufac turer, of Eden Crescent, has added to his established business an sc»-maklni» machine, which ws have seen in full oneration. and by -which Mr Gray was flnabled in twenty-four hours to produce two tons of ire to order for the Zealandß mail steamer. Mr Gray's machine was manufactured by that now celebrated engineering fimi. Messrs--ipbe. West&Co. ofLa-nbeth, and which cost £575. Th« engine is of six horse-t>owerj is a tnost, ingenious invention, and works With pleasant e*se. The engine and machim occupies a compara tively small space, so that you feel the diverse in flnerices of winter and summer within arm-reach— touching one pipe, as you stand in tho centre, with O»a hs»r,d which is excessively hot, and with the other a pipe which is as cold as Russian ice and frosted over with the silvery rime of an old tree in December, in the New Forest. It is remarkable too, that this artiacial me free from chemical ingredients, and purer than the water from which it is made, lasts 25 per cent longer thin natnral ice. and is more transparent. It is essen tially necessary that there should be an abundance of good water flowing into the premises wherever ice making is carried on. Mr Oray is fortunate in this resnect, as he has a continuous fountain of water on his premises, which flows from a perpetual spring on the hill side. The genenl apparatus is so composed in Us mechanical arrangements as to prevent a com plication of working parts, and to make it easy to understand by persons whose knowledge of machinery is limited. The oarti are so rendered as to be eflslly accessible for adjustment or repairs. The working parts are of polished wrought iron, and the framework of oast iron of massive proportions, on which are ace.v rately fitted the other parts of the engine The eth«r vessels are of tinned copper, and the ice-boxes of a durable character. The proems of making is an interesting s'udy. Chemists will tell you vhat exoerience will teach, that if a small quintitv of et.hsr be poured into the palm of the hand and then bliwn upon, it speedily evaporatel!, and produces intense cold. Dentists also exemplify this fact in extracting a patient's tooth, as ihey not un f requont'y ire ether spray to deaden the pain in their onorntion. The process of iee-mafeine: is thus ex p'ained : " The princiole upon which the ice making apparatus is constructed is by preference, the production of told by the evaporation of ethor, and fhe continuous re-use of the same ether without loss " The extremes of heat and cold previously noticed is produced in the following manner :—To prn dnce intense cold the rtfrigerator A is partly charged with liquid ether, and a low degree of cold is obtained therein by a constant evaporation of the confined ether by the aid of the vatiour pump, C, which titkes the vapnrised ether from the refrigerator, nnd dalivers it into the condenser B; there, by the assistance of a small stream of water, it becomes liquefied, and flows of itself back by the pipe H, to the refrigerator for re-use The ethor is hermetically enclosed in the apparatus, so that it ctnnot escap", and the cold continues ss long as the machine is in operation. The vapour-pump is worked by the stead-engine D. The second part of the process of using the great cold is in the refrigerator. A stream nf salt water is pamped through internal tabes in the refrigerator; in its passage the temperature becomes rapidly reduced, and oauaed to fl <•>■», at a temperature below freezlrg, through pipe F, and between the hollow rretal moveable chambers into the ice-tanks E, the effect being that abstracts heat from the fresh water irs the ice-tanks E, the effect being that it abstracts heat from the fresh water in the ice-tanks, until thick shests of ice gather upon the walls of trteßft hollow chambers ; as the Halt w*ter, or b-ino, becomes warmed with the heat taken from the fresh water, it is kept circulating by pipe G, through the tubes nf the refrigerator to be re-cooled. When the ice is sufficiently thick about four inches, the work of twenty-four hours from the commencement of the operation, the salt water is withdrawn, and hf>t wa'er passed into the ice-cells to detach the ice from the si:!es. The slabs, weighing from 1001b to 1501b. are then drawn out by means of hooks which are frozen in during formation, but which are n«tnrallv loos nel. by the precess of loosening the ice from th= walls of the cells, It will be seen, therefore, thtt Gray's Ice Machine forms an interesting and u<eful addition to the several inventions which have rome to us from thfl land of our fathers, and which are calculated to enhance our pleasures and multiply our social comforts.

THE BARQUE UNION.

The gravest apprehensions are now felt, respecting the fate of the ba-quo Union, which left Newcastle for this port on the 21st ult. All the vessels which Started for New Zealand about the same time—except tbe Moneynick—have Yen reported, but no tidings c»n be learned of the Union. She was a b»que of 361 tons, and was loaded with 500 tons of co»l, which though olenty of dead weight, i 3 not within 20 tons of what she has brousjbt h?re before. Very general regrot will be folt if any accident has befallen her, for Captain Sherlock, who commanded her, is an old Auckland skipper, and was for a long while employed as mas'M by t.he firm of Henderson and Macfarlane, in their barques, Kate, Sir G Grey, and Haver ehim. It may be said in favour of the Union's chance of turning up, that vesiela have turned up within the last day or two in southern oorts wbose voyages from Australia have exceeded hers: For instance the Mary Ann Annison. 53 days from Newcastle to Lytteltnn, and the Moa, about the same length of time to Timaru. on the other hand, the Adela, Bella Mary, and Fanny Fisher, all of which left the other side long after the Union, have arrived, and there is no blinking the serious look which her prolonged voyage presents. We trust that Messrs Stone Bros consignees, will have the pleasure of welcoming her into port yet

DEATH OF COLONEL BALNEAVIS.

The death of this gallant and > generally respected officer is an event which will be heard ot with very widespread Borrow. It occurred on Saturday night, about half-past nine o'clock. Lieut. Colonel Henry Colin Balneavia was born at Ghent, Belgium, on the 15th March, 1818, and he was thus 58 years old at the time of his decease. His father was Lieut.-General Henry BaJnearis, C. M. G. and K. H., who was twice acting Governor of Malta. In consideration of his father's services in the Peninsular War and elsewhere, the son at the age of 19 was granted a commission in the 58th Regiment without purchase. He obtained his company a few years later. He accompained his regiment to New Zealand in 1846, and landed at the Bay of Islands shortly after the sack _of Kororareka. He served with distinction through several^campaigns against the natives.^ and was present at the assaults on the Maori pas at Ruapekapeka and Obaewai. He played a conspicuous part in the Wanganni war, and finally retired on half pay in 1858, haying completed his 20 years of service. (He received the New Zealand War Medal, and also a grant of land at Maraetai, where he settled for a while after the departure of his regi ment. When the Waikato war broke out Colonel Balneavis again took up arms and was one of the chief amenta in forming the Waikato militia. Between 1862 and 1864 he was engaged in aotive service, and obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The deceased has lately filled the important offices of Sheriff of Auck land and Returning officer. He was also the ItalianlConsul. Colonel Balneavis was a man of high intellectual attainments, but of such a retiring disposition, that few were aware ot his extensive range of information. As an authoeity on fortification, he was looked up to, and he wrote some interesting papers on Maori pas which he sent homei As a linguist he was celebrated, being able to converse in Arabic, Maltese, French, Italian and Maori, besides English, while he possessed a less perfect knowledge of German, modern Greek, and Spanish. But it was chiefly as a musi cian that Col. Balneavia was known to Auck landers, and his death will render it some what difficult to fill worthily the post of 11 first violin " of the Choral Society, which he held for many years. It has been ra

ranged that some of the members of the Society will meet at the grave, and asafare ■weil tribute of respect sing some of deceased's favorite melodies. All who have come across ! tho Colonel in any of his many capacities of military man, public official, musician, QitlZen, private individual, can can testify to his uniform courtesy and consideration. He was a thorough gentleman and a capital officer. The regimental colours he bore may be now seen encased over the judge's bench at the Supreme Court All through the city to-day, flags have been hanging half mast in attestation of fche public mourning for the event which deprives us of another of oar old settlers, The furneral will take place at Sfc Stephens, Parnell. As the deceased was a prominent Mason, it is expected that the brotherhood will do honor to the sad occasion, while the volunteers, with whom the deceased was so long and intimately con nected, will no doubt be well represented. Several advertisements in relation to parades of the various corps for this pnrpose appear elsewhere. We understand that several of the Colonel's old non-commissioned officers now in Auckland have askei to be allowed to carry their beloved officer's remains to the grave. Such a wish will no doubt be granted. The names of applicants are Sergeants Brophy, Donald, Dunn, and Speight, as also Messrs Hume, Cottingham, Young and Tho born.

FAREWELL SUPPER AND PRESEN TATION TO MR. R. E. GATLAND.

AEotjt forty of the members of ihe Amalgamated Carpenters and Joiners' Branch Society, No 282. assembled at the Thames Hotel on Saturday evening, for the purpose of bidding farewell to Bro. Gatland, prior to his departure by the Hero for Sydney. A rapital cold collation had boen piepared especially for the occasion. Bro. T Whits, President of the Society, occupied the chair and was supported on the right ' y tho guest of thn evening, an:) on the left by Bro. GillaehT. *fter the inner man had been satis fied, the Clniman s«id with the permission of those present he wouid at once procee.l to business. The toasts of " The Queen," " Royal Family." and " The Governor of the Colony," having been drank in the usml loyal manner, the chairman sa ia h 0 had great pleasure in proposing tho toast of •< gj r Oeorgn Grey, our Superintendent," remarking that no public man was ever held in such estimati 011 by the people of the province of Auckland than Sir George. Crank with enthusiasm. "The Guest of the Evening was next on tho list, and w,is cirant with three tiroes three. On the applause subsiding, the chairman referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Gatlanrt's connection with tho Society, and read the following addressi:—" To Bro E. X Gatland. Sir,—We, the undersigned officers and Brothers of Branch ?82, Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, hearing with regret that you are about to leive our shores for Sydney. desire to convey to you our sincere regret at your departure. We feel assured that your absenct from our branch meetings will ctuse a vacancy no easily filled. We also wish to present to you this purse of sovereigns, honing you will accept it as a token of our esteem Wishing yourself and family every success in your old hoTie, — >Ye have the honor to remain, yours fraternally (signed on behalf of the branch) Tiios. Heniiy White, Past President: Samukl Ryan-, President; H Smith Secretary. Auckland, August 2ti," The address was accompanied by a purse of sovoieigns. Bro Gatland, on rising to respond, was greeted with loud appliuse. Tho jpaaker, in the ccvurse of his remarks,referred to a local Society of Carpenters which had beeu established in Aucki-nd, ai d gave an account of how it became amalgamated with the present ono. He had always tafeen » great interest in 'ho Society, as he believed it was beneficial to both masters and men. He felt that he had always done his duty in connection with the Society. The chiiirmnn had referred to their occasional differences, but forgot to mention that they had agreed to differ many times for the expres* purpose of having the various questions properly mooted, and he relerred especially to the proposal made by iha parent Society of setting apart a sum of money in aid of a sclnlarship. Bro. White na<l taken the negative, and he (Bro. GatUnd) the affirmative side, and although the proposition was loss, still he hoped that the Society would yet set apart a sum of money for that purpose, As to strikes he,_ (the speaker) had a mortal hatred, for he believe'! that moro good could be done by a conference between the employers and employed. (Cheers) He then referred briefly how a strike of carpenters and joinejs was prevented in Sid'ey, during his former residence there, by holding1 Mich a conference at his suggestion After touching upon several sutjects connected with tho interests of the Society, Bro Gat land in conclusion thanked them for their kind expression of feeling as contained in the address, as weil as for the substantial gift which accompanied it. and said it was only now, that the hour of his depar ture was drawing near, *hat he felt how hard it was to le-kve Auckland, (i.oud cheers) Tho other toasts were " Tho Press," responded to by Mr Bauewell, of ths Evkntso Stah, and Mr Cooper of the Southern Cross; '' The Ladies," responded to by Mr .-elf;

'"Mine Host." responded to by Mr Gallagher; and " Our Sick and Distressed Members," the ldtter one in eilouce. The company thon spent a pleasint hour in Bongs, et i., before breaking up.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"THE HERMIT'S BELL."

The repetition of this charming opera on Saturday night brought together an audience which was fairly numerous, considering the many counter-attractions, but nothing like commensurate with the merits of the per formance. The "Hermit's Bell" is one of the most delightful compositions evfer put upon the Auckland stage, and it is one that all classes can join in admiring and being amused with. We say this in the interest of a large cWa of persons, who not being of what is called a musical turn, do not care to go and see an opera where the only recommendation is the excellence of the music. In the old world, where the fine arts are more fashionable than they are in the colonies, operatic managers derive a large portion of their support from persons who go to the opera because they wish to be thought lovers and judges of music, even if they are not so —from persons, in fact, who go because it is considered " tbe thing " to go. Now, here there is very little of such innocent hypocracy, and consequently performances, to be successfully attractive, have to appeal to the tastes of the masses. Opera-bouffe, of the nature of which the "Hermit's Bell " largely partakes, is splendidly calculated to suit the inclinations of the musical and unmusical alike. The music of Offenbach or Maillart is just as beautiful, just as appealing as that of Bellini or Auber, while the humorous situations and dialogues of the lighter works come io as condiments, which season tbe compositions to the liking of those to whom music, pure and simple, is not tasty enough. It is unnecessary for us to dilate upon the beauties of the " Hermit's Bell," as on Saturday we devoted a larger share than usual of our space to that subject. It is sufficient to say that our comments of Friday's performances were again fully de served on Saturday night, when the opera was placed a eecond time on the stage. To-night it will be represented for the third and last time, and we should advise all who have not seen it to take the opportunity and

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Latest from Ohinemuri.

[by telegraph from grahamstowx.]

(From our own correspondent). This day,

The Waitekauri battery is starting in ear nest on Wednesday. They expect lOOOozs in a month's time. The Welcome gold was from 58 tons put through in eight days at Wick's little battery, A number of Grahamstown people go up to the starting of Waitekauri battery to-morrow. There is much confidence in the district, but a feeling prevails that speculation is at pre sent much overdrawn.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From onr own correspondent). This Day. The Waitekauri tribute trial crushing of 2 tons yielded 4oz Sdwts melted. The Queen of May's mplted yield is 2700zs 15dwts. The Welcome gold lost heavily. It was reduced to bare 1250zs 6dwts when melted. The Whau tribute (Sawyer's party) has 180ozs 2dwts melted. *~,.«. Mr and Mrs J. L. Hall opened at the Academy of Music, on Saturday, to a crowded house. Before seven o'clock the ciowd was so great that it burst the front doors in.

Destructive Fire.

A fire occurred early yesterday morning which destroyed the Kuranui 'Hotel, three houses adjoining, occupied by Mr We&ton, blacksmith, Mr Patterson, grocer, and Mr Robinson, baker, also Mr Eowdt-n's cottage, adjoining. Tfee fire originated at the back of the Kuranui Hotel, dad was doubtless the work of an incendiary. Tlie ground rent is £100 per annum, and the hotel is Closed. The doors weie left unlocked. Tlie owner was remonstrated with re the doors only a few weeks ago. Inspector Enii«2 ent t0 Coromandel after the fire. It is thought He should be required to make inquiry.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LYTTELTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Departures for Auckland. Sailed : Prince Alfred and Woolamai for Auckland.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. The Hawea on Saturday afternoon struck a sunken rock between Jackson's Head and the inner rock. The sea was calm at the time, and she made a good deal of water on coming on to Nelson.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency), This day. Beastly Charge Against tho Un der Secretary for Immigration.

Information has been laid against, and a warrant issued for the arrest of C. E. Haugh ton, Under Secretary for Immigration, for an attempt to commit an unnatural effonce.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agsncy.] This day. New Shipping Company.

The prospectus of the projected .Australian and New Zealand Steam Shipping Company is published this morning.

In the football match between Oauaaru and Duuedin the latter won.

The Times to-day says Fitzherbert becomes Premier, Rolleston Speaker, and Vogel goes home. i££i«£S

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

The Annual Meeting of the Thames Gas Company was held to-day, Mr C. J Stone presided. The report and balance sheet for the past year were read and adopted.

The report stated that in spite of depres sion at the Thames, the accounts were satisfactory. The revenue had been £S9l 12s 4d, out of which a dividend at the rate of Is 6'd in the £ was recommended, leaving £142 193 4d to be carried to the new account. It was resolved that an extraordinary meet ing of shareholders should be called this day month to consider the question of a reduc tion in the price of gas.

An entertainment of a varied character, comprising negro minstrelsy, to be followed by a soriee and dance, will take place in the Parnell Hall to-morrow night. The innatfe feeling of modesty of those performing in the first part prevents them from submitting to public gaze except behind the double barri cade of blackened faces and assumed names. However, despite their harmless titles, great things are looked for from the " Panmure Pigeons and Tamaki Turtle Doves," by the large audience expected to be presents. The proceeds are to go in aid of the choir of the Panmure Roman Catholic Church, under the management of the Rev P. Kiordan. Mem bers of the H. A.C.B. Society and others, are notified that bussas leave the corner of Queen and Wellesley-street at 7 p.m. sharp. ggWe learn that Mr Robert Graham has received an intimation from the Public Works Department that the government are willing to construct a railway siding from Ellerslie station to the new stone quarry on the Ellerslie?eßtate and also that ballast will be conveyed to town at the moderate charge of one shilling and twopence per ton.

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WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Double Chimney in England-street.— For particulars apply to J. Simpson, George-street Brookville, Ponsonby. ' | 0 Bakers.—An Improver would be * desirous of finishing his time.—Apply by letter to Improver, Star Office. TX7 ANTED, a respectable Girl about * » 14 for the country, to assist in general house and dairy work- Apply for address to this oftlse. fjKIVATE Board and Kesidence for three V or four single gentlemen at Mrs Owen's Wakefield-street. ANTED Known, that Bernus and Trigg are Selling at Cost for two weeks, opposite Me Arthur, thcra and Co.'s ANTftD Known, that Hemus and Trigg are Selling at Cost for two woeKs, opposite McArthur. shora and Co.'s ANTED Known, that Hemus and Trigg are Selling at Cost for two weeks, opposite McArthur Shera and Co.'s ANTED, a Night Porter j refer ences require'!. Open for one week —Wai- tcmnta Hotel. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking and Machining, White Feathers Cleaned and Curled in a superior roaon«r ; Coloured Feathers Dyed on a new process, which im parts a brilliant tint —Miss Lockwood, next to Mr Wilson, Baker, Grey-street. - J ,__.^ J -^.,^ pHORAL SOCIETY. — Members Vy attending the Funeral of the late Colonel JtJa' neavis (one of the Founders of the Society), are requested to assemble at the Hall at 2 45 p.m. To morrow. The usual practice is again postponed.— By order, W. Bridson.



THE Brethren of tbe various Masonic Lodges are hereby requested to attend the FUNERAL of our late Brother Lieutenant-Colonel Balneavis, No. 348, I.C. The Funeral Oortega will leave the residence of our late Brother, Symonds-street, at 3 o'clock p.m. TO MORROW (Tuesday). Costume: Plain Mourning. W. L. Mitohbi.li, W.M., Lodge Ara. J. Hbrbukt ByRNS, 348, I.C. W. H. SKitWEB, W.M., 1338, B.C. W. Loddkb, W.M., 689, B.C. W. C. Walker, W.M. n I ST B I C T ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, Aiigust 28,1876. The whole of the Volunteer Corps, including Cadets, will Parade, in Full Dress, TO-MORROW AFTER NOON', at two o'clock, at the Drill-shed. The Artillery. Engineer, and Naval Companies, with arms and accoutrements, and provided with three ronnds per man of blank ammunition ; the remainder with side arms only, to participate in the obsequies of the late Colonel Balneavis, recently of the 58th Regiment, and of the Staff of the Colonial Forces, Bands of Corps to be present, WM GORDOV, Major, Commanding Auckland District TTICTORIA EIFLES, A.R.V. All Members of the above Company are requested to Parade at the Drill-shed TO-M.OR&OW (Tuesday), 29th instant, at 2 p.m., to attend the Funeral of the late Colonel H 0. Balneavis. Full Dress Uniform, side arms only. By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sergt., Secretary. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, Is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, oorner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted.



WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Army and Navy Hotel WAITED, a Housemaid.—Apply Masonic Hotel, North -horn- ¥ITANTED!~a smart Office Boy.— VV Apply Box Box 128 Post-office ANTED, for Paeroa Station, Wai kak> District, a Married Couplo, -without Children. Man vanst have a thorough knowledge of farm work and Woman mru<i bo able to cook and be thorotLdily Clean about t'n- house.—Apply at Hay markef at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning.—Jam»-s b'uckland. . ir^TA NTED to Hell, a first-class Dog W n +«„ " Donble-seafed BuftfY.-Fv. Bull, Oonchlmlld'f, Fppcr Qnet>*_____: -. lITAMED immediately, a good W General Sttvant.-iliM W^t»> VTWfr street. __ __^ NOTICE^— -I The Undersigned will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife from this date— T E Dixou, Aiigust 28, '76. ANTED, a respectable Boy as Apprentice to the Coach Painting and Trimming.—R. Bull, Coachbuilder, Upper Queen street. .___. WANTED, by two respectable young men. board and lodging in a respeOt-. able private family; twenty minutes walk to Wyn dham-streot Addresß, stating terms, to JH, Star office. ANTED, to Eent, Lease, or Pur cliase a nix-roomed house in the neighbour hood of thu Newmarket Railway station; not less than half an acre of ground—" E.TH " Star office WANTED, three or four respectable Working Men as Boardora; house situated in Parnell Kise.—Apply to Mr Heekharn, Grocer, Pai'nell Btore. AJSTED7 a respectable middle aged Woman as Housekeeper and car taker t ■ a family in Paru.'ll. -.Apply to Mm George Leahy, Hobstm-street; or to Mrs W. H. SMuiier, Bath-fitreet, Painoll. \"^/ANTED Known, that Montague's » '■• Royal Ci^ar Divan, two doors from the Dress Oir.-le Entrance of the Theatre P.oyal, is now opsn. wtiore the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of navannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible priceß. A visit is respectfully solicited. ANTKD~to Sell, a Pawnbroker's Business, doing a good trade.—Apply to Mr Heavey, Wyndham-street. WANTEbrthelPeople of Auckland to know the I3est Barber and Cleaneat Shop in Town. Ilnnkey dura Shampooing; Bay Rum always wed. Corns neatly pared at Professor Kvans's American Hair Cutting Rooms, Queen-street. W" ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, Quepn-etreet. WANTRD a competent person to act as CanvasHing Agent in Auckland City for a New Zealand Almanac for 1577 ; a reference to ac company application.—W. Nation, Printer. Wel lington. ANTED, a fituation as Wet Nurse by a healthy young woman—Appty at tbo Old Women's Home. WANTED, Office Room in Queen street, between Bank of New Zealand and Durhain-Btreet preferred; portion of Shop or Oflice would suit.—Apply, stating all particulars, C, Star Office. B. MELDRUM, Tailor, Upper • Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, hopes by good workmanship and moderate prrices to merit a share of public patronaifo. T)^ANTED7~Visitors~to~the New * ' Theatre to remember that they oan ba sup plied with Cat and Uncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest quality, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Div.m, next to the Theatre Entrance, Victoxia-stroet. — Brown and Paten. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Postß, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, it the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatuh WANTED Known, that W. Banks has room for two or three more respoetable young men as Boarders, at his Private Boarding Establishment, corner of Hobson and Wyndliam strtiets. Firflt-clnsß table and a comfortabi i home at the lowest possible terms. Board and Residence, washing and every attendance, 2Us per week ; Board only, 15s per week. I~AS] R E W A X D. LOST, on Saturday evening, a Silver Geneva Watch, between the Star Hotel, Newton, and Queen street Wharf. The finder will receive the above reward by leaving it at this oflice. LOST, on the road between Epsom and Kyber Pass Road, or Auckland, a Roll of Music. —Finder will ba rewarded on leaving same at this oflico. LOST, a Black "Retriever, named Neptune Whoever will return the same to Mr T 0 Box, near the Provincial Hospital, Grafton Road will be rewarded. npASMAKIAN SEED POTATOES. Ex ' Vivid.' The undersigned have a supply of those Potatoes, which are unrivalled fithor for Table or Seed pur poses. This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to chan«o their seed, as they will be disposed of at a Lower Price than the same Class of Seed was sold at in th's market, and can be confidently recommended. W, J. HURST &CO , 101, Queen-street. jj j} a. reduction will be made on thusa taken from alongside. TO LE T» a Large Sn°P' in the new 1 buildi Dg next the A.! beit H°tel > Q*«>n street ,T. Stoivait, Albert Hotel. WANTED, several good General Servants for Remuera.—E Henry's Registry, Bhortland-fitrot>t PAINTEBS and PaperL angers.— Wanted, a good hand. —C. La Roche, Kyber Pass. ILLTAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a lire —C. Williams, in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received during the last six years, begs to state that by a new process of cleaning the Gum, hie Kindlers are greatly im proved in quality and increased in size, but not in price The New and Improved Kindlera are dis tinguished by a Red Label. Williams's Celebrated WASHING FLUID saves a deal of lab-mr ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in bottles at 6d and la each. Try it.— Factrry: Albert-street, Auckland. j^iNDOWMENT D BBENTURES Town Clerk's Office. Augubt 17, 1876. . The City Council will dispose of the balance of City Kndo wment Debentures, of £100 each, bearing interest at 6 per cent., payable half-yearly, either in the Colony London. Further particulars on application. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The usual Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge room, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.33 o'clock. By order of the Secretary. ;'|V|\ ', A PPOINTMENT OF RETURNING J\_ OFFICER. Town Clerk'a Office, Auckland, August 20, 1876. It Is hereby notified that the City Council have appointed Councillor F. L. Prime, Esq., the Return ing Officer, by snd before whom the Annual Municipal election on the 14th proximo shall be conducted. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. \ NNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Auckland City Council Offices. August 2Sth, 1876 In pursuance of the Municipal Coiporatians Act, 1867, and the Amendment ,-»ct thereof, I, Frederick Lambert Pbimb, Esquire, Councillor and Returning Officer of the City of Auckland (duly appointed) do hereby give notice that an Election wili be held on THURSDAY, the 14th day of September, for the Return of Three Qualified Persons as Councillors of the City of Auckland. Candidates will require to bs Nominated on Tuesday, ths _sth proximo, and any person desirous of nominating a candidate shall deliver to me at this office, before 4 p.m. on the day next preceding the nomination day, a nomination paper signed by not less than three persona duly qualified to vote at the said election, and also by the person named therein as candidate. Nomination papers can be procured on application to the Town Clerk. , F. L. PRIME, 1 Councillor and Returning Officer.



M rPO LET, a six-roomed Cottage, j». Graf ton Road; situation retired; good view.—Apply to Mr R. O. Porter, Graf ton Road. MHpo LET, a four-roomed House _B. in Chapel-streei, near St. Matthew's Cnurch. —Apply on the premises. NORTH SHOEE.—To Let^ the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by Bas», Shoeniftker ; also, two Cottages -a< and R DiiGor. House A Rents. f|pO LET, -with immediate J! °P i fc&S entry, a newly-erected Two-storied L=LJtS3i Brick Building, off Durham-Btrwt, 66 feet by 23 fret, intjidn measurement, with Three-stalled Stable, Gait Hhed, and a Good Weil, suitable for a Dry Goods Store, or the Wive and Spirit Trade. The Premises, which are commodious, and in a first-rate business position, are fitted up as a Sodawater and I 6\>r4ial Manufactory, having Steam Engine by 1-ar ' iett and Foster of London, Sodawater and Bottling ry >0 and ?H appliances of the vi-ry best d»<c crip- MgGMiM"-, " business. Au Inventory and Valun- Wniti? \l (Hr»v .. -and Stock-iu-Trado, and full tion of iuii mibtiiiW>xi> applying to Kes;rs. Mow particulars, can t* hm on ... i Auckland May, Land Agents, Qii^»»- B_^?_.xj?- TO LET, or for "Sale, Oh emy tev^. s< in Union-streeti Freeman's Bay, & Hoi*s<S of 7 rooms, with bathroom and latindry ;■ gas and wator laid on, and good well on the premises—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. A~~UC\KLAND ATHENE DM- J~ * Those Gentleman who had kindly undertaken charge of Lists of Anntfal Subscribers to the proposed Athenroum, are requested to Complete them as far as possible, and return them to CapSaJa Burton, at the office of Mr W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan LtSns ; on or before the 31st August. K"aeangahape highway DISTRICT. Conies of the Assessment Roll may be seen at Mr J. Warren's, Kararjgthapeßoad, and Mr Stevenson's, Newton Road. Any objections will bo heard on the 25th September, at 7 pin, at the Board's office, York street. F. CHERRY. SIR HENRY HAVJSLOCK LODGE, No. 21, T.O.G.T. An Open Meeting in connection with the above Lodge will be huld in the Lodge-room, Edffardes street, on Tuesday next, the 29th inst, at 7.30 pro. rf^E~JX)UMAI7O^~d3MMEBCE g is now published for transmission per Zea laudia. A Complete and Reliable Guide for Mercantile Men, J. A. BARBER & CO., Proprietors. HE NATIONAL BANK OF .MEW ZEALAHD (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies' Acts, 1862 and 1567, and the New Zealand Act 1,1573. Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend for the half-yoar ending 31st March, 1876, at the rate of 6 (sixl por cont. per annum, has been declared by the directors, and will be paid to the Shareholders (whose names appear at this date on the register kept in the colony I and and after the 6th proximo. The Transfer iJooks will be closed from this date until sth proximo. (Sd.) THOMAS BUCHANAN, Acting Inspector. "Wellington, 22nd August, 1576. "O tib/LOVUTfO THE RIGHT SIDE UF JQj QUEEN -STKEET. The MISSES nELDT'S have removed their Millinery Establishment to the East Bido of Queen street, two doors above Montague's Fancy Warehouse, on Mon day, 28th instant, where they Intend Selling Off their Winter StouK at any price offered, to make room for their Summer Goods. J. & C. HELDT. ~~; I? OR THE WA DE. ■f^s.^l\ The Schooner M*i§gM* FIREFLY Will leavp tlm Queen-street wharf for the Wade, TO MORROW £V.KNIi>G, at 3 o'clock sharp^ ryT"O PAINT E R S. Tenders are required by noon on Wednesday next for Painting and Renovating the Greyhound Hotel, Qaeen-street. Specifications to be seen on application M. CORCORAN, Proprietor. EIDERS Wanted for Bailding a House In Nelson-straet. Plans, &c, at W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, No 70, Queen-street. Lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. N S~~ ALE, EX FANNY FISHER: 20,000 MATTHEW THOMPSON & GO'S STOUP^RIDGE FIRE BRICKS In lots to suit purchasers. G. W. BINNEY, Corn Exchange. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. A. A ————— INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH. Trains will leave Auckland for Kllerslie at 2.0 pm, 2.34, 3.0, and 330 pm ; returning sfcer the match. ' Fares—Auckland to Ellerslie, Is 3d return. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Managor. ri I T V HALL. TO-NIGHT 1 ~ TO-NIGHT! GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT By the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, ttsr Fon the Benefit of Mrs O'Hara, (Wlio is in distressed circumstances) Under the Patronage of Superintendent Hughes and the Members of the Fire Brigade. A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY after Entertain meut to Holders of First and Second Seat Tickets. Prices of Admission :— 3s, 28, and Is. J. DUGdAN, Manager rrtEMPERANCE HALL CONCERT WEDNESDAY, 30th AUGUST. Programme on Tuesday. Admission —Sixpence. ST JAMES' PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SCHOOL. The Children's Half-yearly Entertainment will be held in the Clmrch o>i Tuesday Evening, 29th august, at 7 o'cloeir, when an interesting programme wiil be provided, conflating of Music, Dialogues, R'Citations, &c. Kefie.hments, '' Ad.uiasion—Ariulcs, Is ; Children, bd, C~ ROOKE'S LIME-LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT AT THB PONSONBY HALL, On WEDNESDAY, August 30. Nett Proceeds in aid of the Funds of the All Saints' and Baptist Sunday-Schools, Ponsonby. Admission, Is ; Front Seats, Is 6d. Doors open at 7. to commence at 7.30. _^ NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL. TUESDAY, 29th AUGUST. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SCHOOL. PROGRAMME:— Part I. Overture—Mr Lambert Chorus The German Rhine—Newton Chcnsterg Trio (Flutes and Picolo), Wandering Arabs—Messrs Baxter, Webster, and Rowe Chorus, The "Village Choristers—Newton Choir Solo and Chorus, Ring the Bell Softly—Mr Ryau Trio, L'j, Mom is Breaking—Miss Marbrook, Wood, and Spragg Chorus, The Marseillaise—Newton Choristers Recitation—Mr T % L. White. Part 11. Away I Away! The Morning Treßhly Breaking- Choristers Orchestra Chorus. Chrlstmaß Belis—Newton Choir Duet (Picolo and Violin), Haste \way—Mefißrs E. Wood and G, Sprang Solo and Chorus, Please give a Penny Sir—Mr Redfern Chorus, Red. White, and Blue—Newton Choristers Duet. Temperance Ship—Masters Buchanan Readidg—Mr McMaster Trio (Double's, Red Cross Knight—Messrs Ryan, halt, Brinsden, Spragg. and Rowe. Tlokets may be obtained at Messrs Glanville and EJlyett, Grocers; R F. Webstpr, SaJdler; J. B. Francis, China and Glass Warehouse, Queen-street; or from any of the Teachers.



HPHEATRE ROYAL. i JL Lease .. .. Martin Sitnonsen. SIM ON SEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH i OPERA COMPANY. *r THE LAST EIGHT NIGHTS! -©a TO-NIGHT! For the LAST TIME, Aime* Maillant's Grand Opera, THE HERMIT'S BELL! TUESDAY—LUORmA BORGIA! WEDNESDAY—THE BOHEMIAN GIRL! THURSDAY—IL TROVATORE! FRIDAY—THE GRAND DUCHESS ! S ATUSDAY—MARITAN A! ALL THE OPERAS ARE PERFORMED IN ENGLISH. Dress Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. FOU SAL*, the Magnificent Kap's ift '"*"* now uorft. by" *Ue Simonsen Opera Company—J~- iiu«.st instrument in ths colony. Price £100.— Apply to Martin Simonsen. p I T Y~~ HALL. CITY HALL! CITY HALL! SEATING RINK! TO-MORROW. SKATING RINK ! TO-MORROW. TUESDAY, 29th inst. Thursday, st City Hall. Friday, Devonport Half, North Shore. PATENT SKATES ON SALE. For Engagement of Hall, apply to COOKE AND CO., Proprietors. Parties wishing to Skato can do so any afternoon by applying at the HaJl. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, EDWARDES-STREET. A Concert in aid of the Trust Fund of the above Church will be given in the School-room on Monday next, to commence at b pm. Ticket, Is each. p A~ltf MURE HALL. TOMORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, Under the Patronage of Auckland Branch, No. 81, H.A.C.B S. Entertainment and Soiree Dansante, In aid of Panmure Catholic Church Choir, under the management of Pbotean Petrb, assisted by the Panmure Pigeons and Tasiaki Turtle DoViS. Single Tickets, 3s; Double, 5s ; may be had of Mr. Flynn, Bookseller, VVolUsley-street. 'Busses leave corner cf Queen and Wellesley-streets at 7 p.m. Bharp. TO-MORROW NOON. ARTHUR'S MART. T^URNITURE DEPARTMENT.— JC Household Furniture and Effects (new and second-hand), some good Suites in Hair, Cloth, Leather Rep, and Damaßk; Chairs, Cane, Stuffed, and Wood, Rocking, and others ; Gheffioniers, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Bedsteads. Iron and Wood; Hair Mattrasses, Loo and Square Tables, Palliasses, Meat Safe Stuffed and Colonial Couches, Kitchen Utensils, E&rthenware, Brown Teapots, Dishes, Tea Cups, etc, 50 Opera Glasses, Marine and Field Glasses, Plated Goods, Fancy Goods, etc., etc., etc. TO-MORROW. EX HERO, FROM SYDNEY. LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 130 cases Oranges 10 cases Lemons 1 case Mandarins 20 cases Loquats. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, . AND TWO FOLLOWING DAYS. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. IMPORTANT & EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE ON THE PREMISES OF MR W. WILSOJS, 204 & 20(5, QUEEN STREET. THE ENTIRE VALUABLE STOCK OP NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MERCERY, CLOTHING, &c. For Unreserved Sale, in Consequence I of Mr. Wilson Having Leased the Premises to Messes A. Linabury and Co., and Proceeds to E^ gland. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on the above Premises, on Tuesday, sth Seytember, and two following days, commencing each day at 11 o'clock prompt. The Whole of the above Valuable Stock, com prising :— Haberdashery, Smallwares Women's White Cotton Hose, Children's do Do Metino do do do Children's Sox, assorted Lidies' Kid t, loves, all colors Ladies and Children's Lilac Thread and Silk do Fancy Braids. Gimps a»d Dress Trimmings Black and Coloured Yak Laces RibboDS, Ribbon Velvets Black and Coloured Dress Silks and Velvets Manchester Goods Calicoes, feheeiings, Flannels, Blankets Counterpanes, Quilts, Table Damasks Table Covers, Towellings, white and brown Turkish Towels, &c, Prints and Muslins Dress Materials Mack and Coloured Alpacca Grenadines, Mohairs, Winceys i-erges, Black Coburgs. Parr.tmattas Black and Coloured French Merinoes Black and Coloured satin Cloths and Repps Ladi*s' and Children's Stays, Crinolines, &c. Ladies' and Children's underclothing Baby Liven. <*o Ladles' and Children's Straw Hats Millinery. Materials, Flowers, Feathers, &c. Men's Mercery and Clothing Linen-faced Collars. Linen Collars Watte and Coloured Focket Handkerchiefs Brown. Cotton, Merino and Lambs-wooi Sox Men's Cotton aud Crimean Shirts Do White Shirts, Men's Underclothing Do Tweed Trousers, do Trousers and Vests Do Black Cloth do Do Tweed Suits Boys' and Youths' JEaton and Knicker Suits Men's Hats .Boy's Straw and Felt Hats Mattings, Carpetings, &c, &o And a large lot of Sundries too numerous to particularise, Luncheon Provided. Terms : Very Liberal at sale B. TONKS] * [R. O. CARR THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. NEW SEASON'S TEAS ! NEW SEASON'S TEAS ! Ex Queensland and Bowbn. COMPANY'S SUGAR ! CANDLES ! B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, the 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, Ex Queensland, jf 0 ,43—50 half-chests New Season's Tea 44^50 „ „ 45-50 „ „ 68-60 „ „ 69—58 „ „ Ex Buwen: 5—93 half-chests Strong Full Line Kaisow 10-99 „ Men Full Pekoe flavour 12—91 ~ New Season's Congou 17—92 „ Burnt Kaisow. 10 tons Company's iso. 1 Sugar 500 boxes Brandon's Candles. The Auctioneers call the attention of the Trade to the above First Shipment of New Season's Teas to this Market, and being the nr3t chop, is undoubtedly the pick of the season. Samples can be had at the Brunswick Mart.



WEDI^ESDAY, AUGT^T 30, AT 11 O'CLOCK AUCTION SALE. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Co) n Exchange, at tl o'clock sharp, For Positive and Unreserved Sale, Three Shares in the Vaily Southern Cross News" paper (Limited). Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. OEANGES, EX S.S. HERO. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. QQ CASES Superior SYDNEY <l/o oranges Also, 70 cases Grab Apples. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER S, TO OLD OR NEW COMERS WANTING A HOME. rpHE subscriber lias received instruc -» tions to sell by public auction, at the Corner Mart, on Friday, September S, at 11 o'clock, 300 Acres of Land, situated at the mouth of the Orewa River, also frontage to the sea ; about 60 acres in grass, capable of running 100 sheep. Dwelling-house, Farming Implements, &c. For farther particulars apply to the Aucti oner, GEORGE SIBBIN. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON. HOMESTEAD, MEADOWBANK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with instructions to sell by auction at his Land Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, September 4, at 12 o'clock, noon, By order of the Mortgagee: A conveniently situated property at Meadowbank, consisting of 9 acres of volcanic soil in good grass and well fenced, in three paddocks. There is also a laige garden well planted with fruit trees. The buildings consist of a house of seven rooms, large dairy, and waahhouie with copper fixed, coach-house, stable, cowshed, fowl-house, large barn, etc, all in good repair. A plentiful supply of water is obtained from a good well and tanks. Terms, easy. For further particulars apply at the office of the auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30. BY ORDER OF THE AGENT FOR THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE. MUSLINS, DRESS MATERIALS. MEN'S MERCERY. TRAVELLING BAGS. IN THE ESTATE OF A. H. DIETHELM. TpHE Subscribers have received in- X structions from Thos. Macffarlane, Esq., Agent for the Public Trustee, to sell at their Rooms, Fort fetreet, on Wednesday next, the 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, The "Whole STOOK-IN-TRADE, Comprising— Muslin Ball Dresses, Swiss snd Assorted Muslins > Lawn, Merinos, Grenadines, Alpacca ; Dress Material Prints, Dress Lawns, Shawls, Window Curtainsi, Men's Hoße, French and Regatta Shirts. TTnderßhirts, Pants, Collars, Embroidered Edgings, Insertions, Scarfs, Solitaires, Trimmings, Hats, Courier Bags, Very Superior Travelling Hand Bags, Dressing Cases, Also, ex • Crownthorpe': One case Brown and Black Hollands and Linens, Ladies' Summer Dresses. Huckaback Towels, Shirt Fronts, Handkerchiefs, Table Cloths, &o. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE, CLOTHING. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, afc the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Tuesday), 29 th August, at 11 a.m., Produce, Poultry, Furniture, Clothing, Drapery, BUnkets, Boots and Shoes, Books, Pictures, Tinware, Fancy Goods, &G., &C. &C , B. TONKS] [R. C. CARR TUESDAY, AUGUST 29. EX 'STAR QUEEN,' @ NEW YORK. EXTENSIVE SALE OP 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, 150 cases American Chairs, Heywooa Chair Company 119 cases American Chairs, from Winchester Chair Company 200 cases Oysters 100 cases Lobsters. TOBACCOS. 60 5-boxes Moat Bernard 4 | cases Stuart's Navy 6's 20 J-baxes Eldridge's 10's 6 cases Watsrlily s's 10 cases Waterlily Pocket Pieces 5 J tierces Barrett's Anchor Twist 5 kegs ditto ditto. NURSERY STOCK. MASON BROTHERS Will hold their ANNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF NURSERY STOCK BY AUCTION At their Parnell Nurseries, ON WEDNESDAY, 30m AUGUST. When the following will be offered to the public, and must be Cleared-Out at ANY SACRI- - FICE to make room for young Stock -.— 10,000 INBION P I Lf D mßm 3,000 Macrocorpa and other Cypresses 5,000 Fruit and Forest Trees ■. 1,000 Camelias Azalias, Roses, Magnolias Rhododendrons, and a host of Ornamental snd Flowering Shrubs Too numerous to enumerate. G«nlleo>en desirous «,f obtaiuing Bargains would do well to attend. Omnibuses 1b ye the Post-office every half hour, and a special "Bus will start from Ciowther s otaDles at half-past 10. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock sharp. LUNCHEON PJBOVIDKD. K. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Parnell Nurseries, August 19, 1576 mHB HAYMARKET. FOB SALE, Good Samples— Oats, 3s the bmhel Barley, 4s ~ Maize, 5s „ ALFRED BTTCKLAND.