mission is to be reduced to a uniform tariff of fl\'e shillings, Avhich, with the interest of tne game, ought to secure a fall house. Mr Roberts expressed himself as well pleased with the table, Avhich he says is as good a one r" '*) has played on in the colonies.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before G. S. Graham Esq. J.P., and J. Cosgrave Esq. J.P.)

VAGRANCY.

John George, a little man in brown, pleaded guilty to having been drunk, and also to a charge of vagrancy, he having twice been convicted of drunkenness within the past three months. Sentenced to one month's hardlabour. ASSAULT. George Hinton pleaded guilty to having assaulted the partner of his joys and sorrows. Sub-Inspecto Pardy stated a constable's attention was attracted by cries of "murder" in liinton's house, and having pacifiod the pair, the peace-maker left; on going a few steps he heard the screams renewed, and went back. Mr Cosgrave : This sort of thing must be stopped. The wife was called, and made a state ment to the effect that her husband came home wrath because his supper was not ready, and assaulted her in consequence. He was a good husband when lie was not rendered savage by hunger, and she didn't wish to see him punished. Ordered to enter into his own recogniz ances in the sum of £20, and to find two sureties of £10 each to keep the peace for .six months. A WAIF AND STRAY. Henry Volan was brought up on a charge of being a neglected and destitute child. The culprit was a mere mite of a thing, only 4 years old. Inspector Pardy stated that the young hopeful was the offspring of a fisherman and his Avife, who were now in Mount Eden, undergoing a sentence for larceny. A Mrs King had undertaken to take charge of the child, but the latter had ultimately fallen to the tender mercies of Mr. Graham, the relieving officer. He would ask that the boy be committed to the Industrial School, an order being made upon the father on his release from gaol for maintenance. It would be only so mnch less spent in drink. The Bench ordered that the child be sent to the Industrial School for seven years, to be educated in the Roman Catholic faith, the parent to contribute 7s. a-week on his release from gaol. TRUANT BOYS. Thomas Mulligan, and John Ryan, a white, and a whitey-broAvn boy, were brought up charged with escaping from the Naval Training School, on the 7th October. Captain Breton stated that the half-cast boy Had escaped on a previous occasion. The Bench ordered Mulligan one month's imprisonment in the school gaol, and Ryan to be sent back to the school. Captain Breton asked that a whipping be substituted for imprisonment, but the Bench was of opinion that it would not be efficacious in the present instance. THREATENING LANGUAGE. Johanna Bowden appeared to answer a charge by Mr McAnally, a warder at Mount Eden, to the effect that defendant had said to her own daughter, ■' Whenever you meet mother McAnally's children, kkk 'em." Mr Laishley appeared for complainant. The case was adjourned on the applica tion of defendant until Friday. VAGRANT DOGS. George Black pleaded guilty to allowing a little puppy above the age of three months to wander about Albert-street without being ornamented with the badge of protection. Fined Is and costs. Valentine Blagrove appeared on a similar charge. Mr Brock, for defendant, denied owner- ' ship. The defendant had a sunny spot in front of his door where all the vagrant dogs of Mount-street assembled to talk doggerel and scratch out lleas. Sub-Inspector Pardy said defendant's daughter had claimed the animal as her father's property. The case Avas remanded for the production of -this witness. TEARING LADIES' PULL BACKS. iTenry Green was charged with having obstructed the footpath in Queen-street, to the manifest triping of the dresses of fashionable belles. . Constable Foreman and George RodgsJrs gave evidence, and a fine of 2s 6'd and costs, was inflicted.

ASSAULT. A charge of assault preferred by A. Nor manby against—Russell was withdrawn. This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT],

WELLINGTON, this day.

CHARGES AGAINST MEMBERS. In the House yesterday, Sir George Grey ."■ive notice of motion to the effect ihat &is a breach of privilege of the House for . t lie Governor or any member of the Crown tip make charges againsfany member of the Ronse without informing him, and^givmg him an authority of replying thereto. hU TEST OF ABOLITION. • .Sir George Grey also gave notice to move for aix address to be presented to his Ex cellency, praying lwn to place the sum of V ■ £5 000 upon the Supplementary Estimates %' V ■• to defray the cost of legal proceedings with ** a view of determining whether or not the • ; ': Abolition Act ™>* ""^V^&vrF^ MINISTERIAL RESIDENCES.* ♦ •' - Via reply to Mr J. if. Brown, the Premier drfid the 'Government "najl no intention of "Vflliul< the Ministerial residences. J. < Macfarlane thereupon gave notice of motion "That the Ministerial residences bu S°ld/ CIVIL SERVANTS. ■• Tlie Premier has promised to bring down ■ ■•■ a return relating to Civil Servants practis ■l^outsHe^l^n^.^. •• ; ' The item of £5000 subsidy to the Cable -V. Company was p^d.^^ < :.:■•;■ >; A motion by Mr Murray that persons --' entrusted with the raising of loans should '■'■■ find security «'ns iiegativcd CO A.STAL STEAM &E4l v ICES. 'I . The 'item of UJSO iojr postal steam sen-ice* M.is reduced V>y £2f>o- MR ROCHFORT'S PETITION Respecting Mr Singleton Kochfort s ' -wctitioH regarding a judgeship, the Petitions Committee decline to make any reeommen "«d#tion. .

[PRESS AGENCY.]

LAST NIGHT.

.\ WELLINGTON WINDFALL A STOPPED. When the House resumed on the esti -7 the item "Wellington botanical mates, uit }> discussion, members arguing 4 if that garden was to be subsidised i the others tlu-oughout the colony ought 1',"o be subsidised. It was pointed out ££k^%S§\o CANTER was next discussed, ftTK'Hed £ a Jong and keen discussion, and I __* l_S& expressed against the vote \ %^f^t ml Otagq Hw»ta*s, who .cowled that

this was one of the first fruits of Abolition, and that the cost of the road should be borne by the districts through which it ran. It was pointed out that the road was es sentialy of a colonial character, and useful to the colony at large for the conveyance of Northern and Southern mails to the West Coast, and the Australian and European mails from Hokitika to Canterbury. The West Coast members said that the road had been forced upon Westland in the first place, and that compelling them after wards to maintain their portion of it, Avas simply ruination. They could not afford to keep that road in repair, and did not Avant it, as they could get their cattle by the sea. The Canterbury members pointed out that the greater portion of the road Avas through an almost entirely uninhabited country. The item was lost by 34 against 28. THE FLOUR AND SUGAR INCUBUS.

The remainder of the sitting Avas occupied o\-er the Native Department vote by a keen and very protracted discussion. Mr Sheehan after a sharp attack upon the management of the Native Department, moved that the vote be cut doAvn by ton thousand.

The Premier pointed out that each year a large reduction had been made in that A'ote, and that this year a reduction of be tAveen five and six thousand pounds had been made, and that no doubt next year a further reduction Avould be made. He argued it would be an imprudent step to make large and sudden reductions. The discussion Avas kept up for several hours. Mr Rees suggested that the item be reduced by five thousand instead of ten, but Ministers opposed any reduction and ultimately progress Avas reported at 2.50 p.m. Avhen the house adjourned Counties Bill—Council Strikes Out Borrowing Clauses- The LegislatiA'e Council occupied a great portion of last night in committee on Counties Bill. The result was the throAving out of all the borrowing or special loan clauses, and leaving the Counties only poAver to anticipate their revenues by one year.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMANDEL, This Day. LATEST MINING.

In the lona work has been commenced opening out from the shaft, and they ex pect to cut the leader immediately. SnoAvden's : A gold bearing reef Avas cut at the bottom of the Avinzc, which has ilood ed the mine, and preparations have been made to work in loav level.

Royal Oak : There are about 130 feet backs (?) which renders the prospects of this mine very good, One thousand shares changed hands an hour since at six shil lings. Union Beach ; The reversable gear has arrived, and is in place. The mine is almost in full operation. Shares are in demand at 6'2s 3d. No sellers.

RUSSELL, this day. LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. The lona arrived at 0.30 a.m. Sailed : The Maud, and Janet for Auck land. Arrivals : Queen, and William and Julia.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

DR. TURNER AGAIN.—SUDDEN DEATH IN CHURCH.

Tlib notorious Dr. Turner lias again escaped. He was out on bail on a charge of stealing a joat from the City Hotel, and did not ansAver to name at the Magistrate's Court to-day. It is-bclieved lie left Lyttel ton in female attire by steamer a feAv days agit. A woman named Whittington dropped doAvn dead during service in the Wcslcyan Church from heart disease.

DUNEDIN, this clay

ENGLISH CRICKETERS REACH ADE LAIDE NEXT MONTH.

The English cricket team will reach Adelaide next month. MORE STARS. Mr. Levy, the great cornet player, is engaged, and will be here at the beginning of the year. Mr. Emmett is about to pay New Zea land a visit, and his agent, Mr. Thatcher, proceeds to Dunedin by the next steamer. LATE FIRE.—COMMITTAL FOR PERJURY. The enquiry into the origin of the fire at Avencl ended in the jury returning an open verdict, and the coroner committing John Campbell, the owner of the house destroyed, for trial for perjury. FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT.

A lad. named David Travers was drowned in the bay yesterday afternoon. The deceased was employed at Reid and Grey's foundry, and Avith four fellow apprentices obtained the loan of a boat in the forenoon, having obtained a few hours' leave while some machinery in the factory was being repaired. They sailed round the bay and were oft' Grassy "Point on their return home when the accident occurred. Travers was seated on the boat's side, when the sail jibbjng knocked him overboard. The othdrs saw him swimming away from the boat as if intending to try to reach the shore, but he, sank before the boat, which had put 1 qj&out, could get near him. Deceased was sixteen years old. *

The Pretty Jane Ashore at Gis borne.

A telegram was received by the A.S.P Company this morning, from their agent at Gisborne, Mr W. Adair, to the following effect :—" Pretty Jane on rocks. Hold full of water. Fear she will break her back. Cargo all damaged. Will wire later par ticulars. "

Cargo damaged. # _ Mr Lodder being absent m Sydney, Mr Hay at once telegraphed for fuller particu ' The Pretty Jane is insured in the South British for £2500, and the New Zealand for £•2500 both sums being partially re-insured. The balance of the risk is sustained by the Company to which the vessel belongs. It is not much more than nine months ago since the Pretty Jane was in similar trouble near Gisborne. „. She had a large general cargo. The spirits arc principally shipped by L D. Nathan and Co. ; the timber by Holdslnp and Co. ; tea, soap, and general stores by Owen and Graham; large quantity of ironware by T. and S. Moron and Porter and Co. ; besides snndry packages by other firms. At 2 p.m. the following telegram was re ceived from the master of the vessel.

GISBORNE, rp.m.

Vessel on the rocks, east side of bar, Leaking badly in the main compartment. Will try and get her. off on to-night's tide. Impossible to estimate extent of damage, —Ch-yri.es F. HELANDER, Master.

Another private telegram says : Just arrived in boats. The Pretty Jane struck on the bar, filled with water, and sank in half-an-hour. Leave tonight by the Jane Douglas steamer." ,- .' ~.., The s.s. Pretty Jane left Auckland o» qpfm-dav evening last. It is supposed that she went onlet'ocks while going into G» bomTSst sight or eaxly % wcuns

The Manager of the South British, Mr. Boardman, has received the folloAving this afternoon :—

"Jane three-quarters full of Avater this morning. Cargo nearly all damaged. A hole about a foot big forward of mainmast. Likely to get her off to-night.—A. Parnell^ Agent South British Insurance Company.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual meeting of the Harbour Board was' held this afternoon. Present :J. T. Boylan (chairman), Messrs Isaacs, Niccol, Isaacs, Mays, McKenzie, Meyers. The minutes of the previous meeting Avere read aud confirmed. REPORT OF MARINE DEPARTMENT LAID UPON THE TABLE. Mr Niccol dreAV attention to the fact that from the manner of compiling the return of wrecks occurring in the colony, serious injury Avas likely to be done to the port of Auckland. No discrimination is shcAvn in recording on the wreck chart the notice of the casualties, consequently occurrences of the most trivial character, such as the grounding of the Menvanjee Framjee, or the sinking of a cargo boat, or the stranding of a A raluable steamer, Avere alike recorded as partial losses, and as a number of very trivial accidents had happened in Auckland, a most appalling list of Avrecks Avas ac credited to Auckland. This-is calculated to injure the credit of the port. Mr Niccol moved and Mr Isaacs seconded that the matter be referred to the P. lot Service Committee. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Secretary of Customs stating that he had not laid before the Council the suggested amendments in the Marine Act as there Avas no probability of a ncAV act being passed this session, but the matters Avould be considered in the recess and an amended act introduced next session. Letter from Messrs Hesketh and Rich mond in behalf of Benjamin Green requesting that no settlement be made Avith McCabe and Walsh until a claim due to them from his client had been satisfied, > Referred to Public Works Committee. Letter from Mr. Dufaurrequestng refund of £711 10s 6d deposited to Messrs. Mc- Cabe and Walsh. The engineer said the contract had not been completed. Secretary instructed to reply that the deposit Avill be returned Avhen contract is complete. Letter from Mr. Gouk applying for 80 feet frontage in reclaimed land as site for patent slip. Referred to EndoAvmcnt Committee. PUBLIC BATHS SITE. It Avas agreed that the City Council be informed that the Board will be willing to make reserves on the reclaimed land for baths. BEACH ROAD TELEGRAMS Were read from Mr. Tole respecting the Beach Road Bill. It appeared that the Bill, purported to be " with the consent of the Harbour Board," though it had not been consulted.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. The report of^his Committee was read, recommending That the Committee should be empowered to receive and accept a ten der from Mr. Taylor, for railway wharf steps. A motion by Mr. Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Meyers in favouring such Avork being let by public tender, was adopted.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

FEARFUL THUNDERSTORM.

DARING BURGLARIES.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

A FEARFUL thunderstorm Avas experienced at Newcastle last night. A house Avas struck by lightning, and the son of Mr. Hannoll, shipping-master, Avas injured. There is considerable alarm in Sydney by the frequency and boldness of recent bur glaries in the city.

BARQUE ON THE COAST.

THE following telegram was received by the Chairman of the Harbour Board this atter noon :—

RUSSELL, 1-55 p.m. Barque passing south. Wind, N.E., moderate and fine.—G.. Bakek, Harbour Master.

" Cleanliness is next to godliness" is an apostolic axiom, and regarded by all rightly disposed persons as a part of the religion of humanity. If a person is physically unclean he soon becomes morally so, and once in the wrong track, the end is too melancholy to con template. TJie person therefore, who aids the people by providing the means of physical purification, must be classed with social re formers. In a climate like New Zealand a good bath of a pure description is a bless ing, and an incentive to health, Mr. Sykes, of the Turkish Baths, Upper Qceen-street, has long struggled to supply the people of Auckland with a true Turkish Bath, and lie has succeeded, and therefore, deserves the practical support of citizens. We notice that he has at great expense, enlarged his callidarmm, erected an extra sluunpooing room, and introduced Bartholomew's Patent Ventilator. Few persons therefore, can be passed through the refreshing and in spiriting ordeal in one hour. The (.^ueen-strect Baths may be said to be thorough and complete, as they are associated with every necessary that visitors may require. The baths are open daily for gentlemen from nine to six o'clock, but Thursday is specially set apart for the ladies. Those who have experienced the genial qualities of a turkish bath at regular intervals, will avail themselves of the oppor tunity of securing a quarterly ticket in favor of a commune bonum.

In the somewhat retired, and partly rural walk, from St Paul's to the Supreme Court, known as Kdcn Crescent, the march of iniproveinont is distinctly visible. That it is a sober locality there can be no doubt, since its old tavern lias been turned Into a bakery, and its aviary of sing ing birds, into a lemonade establishment. The verdant abode, once known as Wynyard Hotel, is now covered with green leaves, and the spar rows roost therein. The improvements, how ever, are no less than live houses, which have shot- up during the past week like mushrooms, and in the space of another seven days, they will probably be covered in with shingled roofs, much to the satisfaction of Mr. Collins, the owner. From thcil1 neighbourly and compact appearance, the houses will form pleasant homes for men and their wives with small families.

The Liconced Victuallers of Auckland and neighbouring settlements, are making great preparations for their forthcoming ball on the Ist of November, which is likely to eclipse in grandeur, the balls of preceding years.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1876.



MILLINERS. — Wanted three good Milliners.—Apply to Milne and Choyoe, Chcopside House, Queen-street. ELLESLEY-STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL.—An Entertainment will be held ill tjio School-room This Evening, at half past 7 o'clock. Music, Readings, Recitations, and Spelling Bee. Admission.:—Adults, (id; Children, 3d. , ONE or Two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in a quiet house in Parnell; very pleasant situation. Apply at this office. FOUND, a Gold Necklet. Owner may have same by describing private mark, and paying cost of this advertisement.—Apply at this oMce. TsWA TRUST MONEY TO LEND d& 4 \f on Good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prune, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, for the Brush Trade, three gr fpur young Gii-ls; also one or two Drawing bauds; ls'2d'per lb,.'given fov horse feair.—Thoa. J. H.ar.hutt, &VWH iM^nufaituxer, 1



W" ANTED, three Shingle' Splitters:- Townshend Bros., Durham-street. WANTED, a few respectable Boarders ; good table and accommodation. Terms moderate. Next door to Mr Minetti's Bakery, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Tenant, small family, for a detached four-roomed Cottage; pleasant situation. —Enquire of Mr Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. ANTED, a Situation as Machinist ; understands Dressmaking.—Apply Mrs Wells, Wyndham-strcot. W~ "ANTED, a Man to take charge of Bowling Green.- —For particulars, apply to Winks and Hall. WANTED, a competent Nursemaid ; also a good General Sorvant.—Apply to Mrs E. Ellis, Parnell. WANTED, by a respectable Girl, well used to household •work, a situation whore sho would bo treated as ono of the family. Address, "8.5.A.," Star Office. WANTED, a good Tailoress, experienced coat hand.—Apply 19, Hobson-street. XnTED, 50 dozen Eggs weekly.—W. Mahoney, Grocer, Wakeflold-street. WANTED, a General Servant, where the washing is given out.—Mrs. Gabriel Lewis, Jermyn-street. WANTED, a situation as Housekeeper, or to assist in a family ; is a good needle woman, and has a good machine ; country pre ferred.—Apply by letter to "M.S." this office. WANTED, a Situation in a store or warehouse, by a respectable energetic man; many years' character, and security if required.— Address, W.H., this office. ANTED, Pickmcn, with picks.— Apply at once to Martin Danahcr, Con tractor, Freoman's Bay Reclamation. ANTED KNOWN that Board and Residence for two or three young men. No children.—Address M.D., this office. WANTED, Tenders at Suffolk Hotel till 8 p.m. on Wednesday, 18th instant, for moving earth from allotment, College Road. —Apply at the Suffolk HoteL WANTED to SELL, a small Engine, cheap. Can bo seen at work any day by applying to Mr. Thos. Thwaites, Saw Mill, Breakwater Road, Auckland. WANTED, a thoroughly experienced Accountant in double entry; good refer ences indispensable. —Apply to Ireland Bros. ANTED, WANTED, WANTED to SELL, cheap, 4,(378 Cocoanuts, 9/ per 100, or fi each; Limejuicc, the best summer drink for children, only /G per bottle, or 2/6 per gallon, large bottles, /8, J/G and 6/ per dozen ; 400 pairs of Children's Leather Boots, and Ladies' Prunella Boots, 6/0 and 7/6 per pair; Maids' Boots, all kinds, 6/6 pair.—H. WATTS, Pitt street. ' WANTED to LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah Cottage (neighbourhood of Symonds-street), good well, tank, &c—Apply to Secretary Mechanics' Institute. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy, Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sots of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for salo at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Albernyte.—\V. S. JONES, VVholesalo and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Rifling Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, afresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in prlneiple or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W~ AN TED KNOWN, we are delivering our best Ti-trcc Wood, full measurement, within the City, at 12s. per ton cash.—W. and G. Winston c. WANTED Known, that the Market Coal and Firewood Yard is now open. Coal and Firewood delivered in town and sub urbs. Goods removed, and Carting of every description done. An Express always to be had at the yard.— W. Jamiksox, Jun., Propietor. WANTED to SELL, or to Lot, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANTED Known that I am delivering my best Titrco Wood within the city at 12s per ton; cut, 13s cash; full measurement guaranteed.—W. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Fire wood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham streets. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wiish oil. Dyeing in all its brandies done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellcsloy streot East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. WANTED Known, that MONTAGUE'S Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now OPEN, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coombes. City Clothing Mart. W" "KITING- AND BOOK.K__PiJNG TAUGHT. — Schools and Families visited. System of Self-Improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2.—Address : Mr. Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey street, Auckland. BARGAIN.—For Sale for Cash, as the owner must leave for Melbourne—the Furniture and contents of newly-furnished four roomed Cottage in Newton. The furniture is all new, and suitable for a tradesman coming housekeeping. The cottage may be rented at the option of the purchaser. This is a chance not often found.—Apply for address Stab office. nHEAP BLACK OI LX S. CHEAI* BLACK SILKS, 35 PER CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF m B L A C X SILKS,1?* IN ALL THK DIFFERENT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 PER cent, below their present value. They are Marked at Lower Pricics than ever sold fok at the very lowest state of the SILK Market! Also, A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, 10/6. Just Opened : CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles and Patterns A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. &5T Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in . Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials arc j also a very nice assortment. To Be Sold Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS, QUILTS, LONG CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.: usual price, nearly double. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' CLOTHir.v- Our Own Make, and Imported. THE S J ft A^D e B|ST.^|OETE E PROVINCE. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR, During the present depressed times, H.A. will sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices " Possible.;' i &, aTbTjns,



rf|i 0 B U I LDE RS. lenders are required for the Erection of a • School House in Linion-stroet. i For particulars, apply to Captain Williams, or T. W. Doonin, Churchwarden's. St. Matthew's. mOBUIL D E R S. : Tenders will be received up to noon on Thurs day, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Building in Vulcan Lane. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mENDERS FOR PRINTING. Town Clerk's Office, October 10,187 G . City Council will receive Tenders for Printing until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, for a poriod of Twelve Months, from the Ist Novembor proximo, in accordance with terms and specifications to bo viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsod as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. DRAINAGE ALBERT AND CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. Town Clerk's Offico, October 10,1876. The City Council will receive Tenders until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, for Drainage Works in Albert and Custom-housc sl reels, in accordance with plans and specili ca tions, to bo viewed at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR BUILDING SCHOOL. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, October 12,1876. Tenders will be received at this offico until the 13th November next, for the Erection of School and Schoolmaster's House at Kaihu, Wairoa, Kaip'ara. Plans and specifications to be seen at this office, and at the Court-house, Te Kopuru mills. The lowest tonder not necessarily accepted. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. CI T V It A T E S. FINAL NOTICE. Town Cleric's Office, October 17,187 C. Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings are being taken against all persons who have not paid General, Special, and Special Water Rates for the current half-year. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS! Tenders will be received up to 1 p.m. on THURSDAY, 19th instant, for Lining and other works required to finish the interior of the United Free Methodist Church, Pitt-street. Plane, &c, at my office, Breakwater Road. ___ It. BARTLEY. T A B O U R ONLY. Tenders till 18th instant, for Alterations and Additions to House in Freeman's Bay. Plans, &c., at my office. W, DALTON^C.E., Architect, &c. Insurance Buildings. <i|gg^mHEs.s. SOUTHERN CROSS •JSsSiaKSS' JL will leave for NAPIER, calling at GJ.-WiORNE to take passengers only, TO MORROW, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager. I/IENCERS required to erect eight Chains of first-class Three-rail Fence. -Materials supplied,—Apply to Mr. E. H. Layers, Seedsman, v\ yndham-street. HOUSE. _?___£_- TO LET, a Furnished Seven-roomed House in Parnell.—For address apply at this offico. f-==gfr rpO LET, a Brick Store, with $ I' I • {__! -■- Offices upstairs (late Oldham's), mf.it __■ corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, with a good dry cellar, a large yard and sheds, and a never failing well of water with pump.-—Apply on the premises. _^__5_ npO BE LET, on Grufton Road, $' B ! l*wS -*- a ljarXC and Convenient Family w_JL__s_Residence, containing ten rooms, al ways well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing. -Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings; or to Joseph Newman. npO LET, in a cheerful position, an JL Attached House of four rooms, with every convenience.—Apply to Robertson Bros. MrnO LET, or FOR SALE, on easy JL terms, 2 New Cottages, Ponsonby Road, 5 rooms each.—Apply at Masellold'a Foundry, Albert-street. MfflO LET, a Four-roomed Verandah B Cottage, new house, with a good well of water, in Somers-street, off Mount Eden Road.—Apply to S. Brown, Provincial Hospital. Mi O LET, in St. George's Bay 4 Road, Paruell, a Six-roojied Houae, wim front and ba-iK verandah ; good supply of rain and well water, aud c.cry ojuvonience.—Apply to Kiohard Keals, Partic-11. MFWM) LET, in Hopetown-street, oil" H Ponsonby, a Residence suitable for a large family, school, or boarding-house. Apply a.t the West End General Store, Newton. MnPIO LET, a largo commodious Shop, I Albert Hotel Buildings, Queen-street. Rent moderate.—Apply to J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. TO LET, a six-roomed House. —Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road.Newton. 0 LET, Furnished Apartments, Sitting room and Bedroom, with use of Kitchen, near the Choral Hall.—Apply at this office. /__A. T7IOR SALE, a Nine-roomed J~i ' jj! P&L __J House, Outhouses, and 14 acres £__«n»__»hi grass, Otahuhu. —W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, 77 Acres of First-class^Land in Wangarei. Price, _20.—Apply at this office. FOR SALE, a Five-roomed House in Wakofield-street.—Apply to Samuel Cocli ranc and Son. MR. J. M. ERASER, Dear Sir,— The Alcock and Co. Billiard Table that I played upon This Evening, at the Mechanics' Institute, is one of the best Tables I have played on in the Colonies, and has given me entire i satisfaction. Yours, very respectfully, JOHN ROBERTS, Jun. Auckland, New Zealand, 16th October, 187 C. > [T^ O R SALE, THE ABOVE TABLE. Apply to J. M. FRASER, Insurance Buildings. GE N E R A I, SYNOD. Notice is hereby given that the Nomination of Candidates to represent the District of Waite mata in the next General Synod, will be received ; by me up to THURSDAY, 16th proximo. In the event of more than one Candidate beinir nominated, an Election will be held on Thursday the 30th proximo, J' R. C. DYER, Returning Officer, i ,_„«_, District of Waitemata, 17th October. 187 G. "TVTEWTON C O.N GRE. GATIONAL -i-1 SCHOOL. A LIME.LJGHT ENTERTAINMENT will be : «£_? l ,4?r/l IIS School' an TUESDAY E V EN ING, 17th October, in aid of the Building F»nd of the New Church, Franklyn Road, The \ lews will include Scotch and Irish Scenery, Castles, Lakes, &c. IkCoore ppe» at 7, to commence at 7.30 p.m.



TH E A T R E R O V AL- Les&ee ... .R. J. DeLias. . - _ TO-NIGHT~! TO-NIGHT! KOHLER AND BENT'S NOVELTY ENTERTAINMENT! SS" First Appearance in Ten Years of MR. R. W. KOHLER, the most Versatile Musician ex tant, introducing Musical Novelties entirely new to the Southern Hemisphere. itST First Apsearanco in Five Years of MR. WILLIAM HORACE BENT, the Popular Comedian, Vocalist, and Character Artiste, in troducing the Greatest Novelties in Polyphony, Songs, Anecdotes, Sketches, Farces, &c. And MR. CHARLES WAUD, Pianist and Violoncellist. ART UNION. MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. THIRTY PRIZES. 200 Members at £1 Each. Prize. £ s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 2—Elegant Cushion.. 6 0 0 3—Footstool 1 10 0 4—Smoking Cap 1 5 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket .. 2 0 0 6—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 9—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 11—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion 6 0 0 11—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Cap .. .. .. .. 15 0 16—Tea Cosey 2 n o 17—Footstool 1 10 0 18—Handsome Cushion 6 0 0 19—Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 21—Cushion 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23—Tea Cosey 200 21—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 "fi—Lady's Elizabothian Chair .. .. 12 0 0 26—Elegant Cushion 5 0 0 27—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 28—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 4 0 0 29—Cushion 500 30—Cashmere Shawl 50 0 0 These really Magnificent Works of Art are NOW ON VIEW at MADAME M '•'LSON'S Establishment, Albert Buildings, Quuen-street, where tickets may also be procured. TT IBERNIAN BAND. fThe MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will bo given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Lorne-stkekt Hall, on WED NESDAY EVENING, 25th October, Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, ss. each (refreshments pro vided), to be had from the regular Committee, Messrs. H. P. Hayden, J. Dempsey, J. Sullivan, J. D. D. Dillon, and J. P. Lonergan. Ladies by Invitation Card only. Master of Ceremonies: H. Brennan. H. P. HAYDEN, 1 Hon. J. DEMPSEY, J Sees. COURT ZEAL AND lA, No. 4741, A.0.F., A.D. The iisual Fortnightly Meeting -^W;-/&irsSSiL* ? f tno above Court will be held J&P^ *n tnc Court-room, Y. M. C. A. r^^sSBSKSr Rooms. Wellesley - street, TO |£p£|j2|J|EM\. MOR RO W (WEDNESDAY) Candidates for Initiation arc rJr.sji& i ntJxtXl requested to be in attendance Members of other Coiu-ts are invited to attend. FRED. CHRISTMAS, Secretary. X ORNE-STREET HALL. GRAND DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS EVERY NIGHT, Commencing ox THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19. MAMMOTH~PANORAMA. GIFTS on View at Albert Hotel, Queen-street ITT-STREET WES LEY AN C H U II C H. The ANNUAL SOIREE will take place TO MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, in the Schoolroom, at 6.30 o'clock. PUBLIC MEETING in the Church. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Addresses by Revs. D. Bruce, Lockwood. S. La wry, Watkin, Buddie, Williams, and others. Musical Selections by the Choir. i Tickets, Is. Cd. each, to be obtained at Messrs. Edson's, McMaster's, Wiseman's, and Wels niatfs. T> I L L I A It D S! HILL'S VICTORIA HOTEL. The TABLE in this Hotel was specially con structed by Allcock & Co. for'the Melbourne Exhibition, and is the only PRIZE BILLIARD TABLE in AUCKLAND. rjpJHIWTLE HOTEL JJILLIAKD KOUM. Splendid New Table, best in Auckland. J. SMITH, Lessee. ALL Parties interested are respectfully requested to pay up on or before SATUR DAY next, 21st instant. H. N. ABBOTT. v.ijLiv, —lour onbscnpT.ion tor the UCCI k3 DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take place on or about OCTOBER 31st, is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, EDWD. PERKINS. m E M P E R ANGE H A L L. JL ALBERT-STREET. This Commodious Hall, with School-room ad joining, TO BE LET for Concerts, Public Meet ings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall.—Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robin soy, or the Secretary. J. \V. Carr. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. ANNUAL CALEDONIAN GAMES. Tho Proprietor of Ellerslie Gardens announces the following List of CALEDONIAN AND ATHLETIC ! SPORTS FOR THE Peince of Wales Bikthday, THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876. 1. THE BIRTHDAY CUP (Handicap), open to all comers. To be run ut two distances, namely 200 yards and 600 yards. First prize, £25 (Cup or money) Second prize, £8 Third prize, £3. 2. Handicap Flat Race, 300 yards,open to mem bers of recognised Cricket, Football, and Rowing Clubs. First prize, a Silver Watch Second prize, a Scarf Pin. Ist 2nd prize prize £ s. s 3. Dancing Highland Ming .. .. 2o' 10 4. Best Step Dance (for either sex) 2 0 10 5. Pole Jump .. .. .. .. 110 10 6. Sawing Match 110 io 7. Hurdle Race A Gold Ring 0 (Same qualification as 300 yards race). 8. High Jump (running) .. ..10 0 9. Throwing the Hammer .. 10 0 10. Whcftlbarrow Race (blindfold) .. l o 0 11. Putting the Stone .. .. 10 0 12. Sack Race '' 1 0 0 13. Tossing the Caber .. 10 0 11. Drop-kicking .. .. Set of Gold Studs 0 (Open to all Football Clubs) 10. Climbing a Greasy Pole .. A Fat Pig 0 THE BIRTHDAY CUP. For running first in either of the races, 6 points will be allowed, ior running second 1 points, and for running third 2 points, The prizes will be determined by the highest aggregate scores. y hi^SSkT? 81 fee of 1Os' and the competitors vS™ ;ce' colours, and performances in a/d- YUH^a races during the last two years to be sent to the Secretary, Mr J. Bkowx, care of Mr Perkins, Occidental Hotel, on or before SATUIi' DAY, 21st October, at 9 p.m, Any one enterinc under a false name, will be disqualified. The Handicaps will be published as soon as possible alter the closing of the entries. THE OTHER EVENTS. The entries for the 300 yards Handicap with fee of ss, must be sent in by SATURDAY, 28th October, with the same particulars as in the case oi the Birthday Cup, The entrance fee for events 3to 7 inclusive will be 2s6d; for the other events Is. All events exoept the Birthday Cup and the 300 yards race will close on the ground. Handicappor—Mr. Alfred King. JAMES A, BROWN, (feGifwar A



SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, NO. 21,1.0. G.T. A CONCERT in aid of the Piano Fund will be given in the Edwards-street School-room, on. TUESDAY EVENING next, 17th instant, to commence at 7.30. TicketsTlß. each. FTIHE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GRAND ANNUAL J| B ALL,* WILL TAKE PLACE AT THK C H G R A L HALL, ON* WEDNESDAY EVENING, IST NOVEMBER. Dancing to Commence at 9 O'clock. Tickets to admit Lady and Gontleman, Ono Guinea. Ladies' Tickets, Ton Shillings. By order. r Secretary. A UCKLAND CATTLE SHOW u\. TO BK UELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, ON THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1576, When upwards £500 will bo given away iv Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE. IMPLEMENTS, Sec, &c. For further particulars, sco Posters or Adver tisements in Weekly Papers. Entries, close *°™^\^ ERCIVAL Secretary. ~7*T R I W A R IX The above reward will be paid for information leading to the conviction of the person who cruelly and maliciously cut the throat of a Valuable Young Bull Bitch, at 9 o'clock This (Monday) Morning.—Apply to Mr. Joseph Cope, Short-street. OST, on the Great North Road, ail Un finished Antimacassar.—The finder will please oblige by leaving it at Miss George's School, or at Alex. Edgar's, Oxford-streot, Newton. LOST, a Gold Pencil Case between the United Service Hotel and bottom of Grey street.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at Mr Smith's, Draper. _____ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. TO BISCUIT MAKERS. THE subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Corner Mart, at 11 o'clock, on Friday, the 20th Octobor, A Second-hand BISCUIT CUTTING MACHINE, with 6 sets of Cutters; olbo a set of Brake Rollers. Terms at Sale. Also, at the same time and place: 150 VOLS. BOOKS, owner having left the colony. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18. CITY MART, v STOCK OF A RETAIL DRAPER. Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, The STOCK of a RETAIL DRAPER, com prising a General Assortment of New and Seasonable. Goods. For Unreserved Sale. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HARMONIUM, &c. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr. Morris, to sell by auction, at his resi dence, Prospect-street, close to All Saints' CJaurch, Ponsonby, on Wednesday next, 18th instant, at 11 a.m., HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ' EFFECTS, consisting oil— j Drawing-room Suite, green damask; Centre Table, Harmonium, Japanese Ornaments, Inlaid Table, Carpet, Curtains, &c, Mahogany Teles cope Dining Table, Chairs, Couch, Carpet, Cur tains, Plated and Glassware. Handsome Oak Wardrobe, Mahogany Bureau, Washstandand Toilet table with marble top, Bedstead and Bedding, Toiletware, Cooking U tensile, &.C., &C,, &C. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30. CITY M A R T. MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BARRACKS RESERVE, 99 YEARS' LEASE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Auckland Improvement Commissioners, to Lease by Public Auction, on Monday, the 30tk instaut, at 12 o'clock noon, BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in Princes- Alfred, O'Rorke, Wellesley, and Rut land-streets, on 99 years' Leases. Plans may be obtained at the Mart. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, ex St. Kilcla, from Wanganui, 50 head FAT CATTLE, heavy weights 350 SHORN WKI'HKKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23. UNRESERVED SALE OF STOCK. FOR SALE, on the Farm, near Mount Albert, on Monday, October 23, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the property of JVlrs. Georgo 11 DAIRY COWS, in Milk or Calf 3 Calves Grey Mare, at foaling Grey Filly, two years old 2 Yearling Colts Houghs, Harrows, Dray, Harness Roller, Dairy L tonsils Poultry, and Sundries. Also, TO LET—The Farm (containing about 6ft acres), for a term of five years. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER^ • THE HAYMARKET, }7<OR SALE, on Friday next, 20th inst., atllo' o i o " ck> A Pafe 2 ? fTiiß tn-Sl>lno DRAUGHT GREY GlaLDl>,^^ ! BUmnch in their work: from + cQe Wiukato. \ ■ ALFRED BUCKLAND. I FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. '■ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. 3 &C, &C, &C. nnHE subscribers will sell at the Mart, JL Fort-street, on Friday next, 20th inst., at 11 o'clock, i GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE i &c, &c. * s PANORAMA, Exhibited by Thatcher — s View of Sydney Heads—Victorian Gold fields—Scene of the Capture and Trial of > Gardner, &c. «<*va SAMUEL CQGHRANE & SON, AUQttQ.ne,e.r,