Vrould be a good man if properly trained* His resigning the other day, and then coming out again at the request of_ a requisition showed him to be too pliable, like a supplejack (laughter) taking the individual members of the Council they were against Mr Phillips but if a vote was proposed it would not be carried. That showed there was something wrong (cheers). Mr Hamiltonbegged to second the propisi tion brought forward by Mr Phillips. Mr Meyers suggested as an amendment that they should thank both candidates for their adresses. This suggestion was not received with favor.

Mr J. P. King (chemist) made a lengthy speech in favor of Mr Waddell and on the abuses at present existing in city affairs. He believed Mr Niccol had said they could not get a good solicitor at the price. As a matter of fact, bo believed a good solicitor had offered to accept the billet. A Voice : And do all the work ?

Mv King : Yes, and do all the work. Then there was the case of Mr Philips' son, who was apprenticed to the City Council for threi years at £75 a year. Now he believed that there were any numbes of gentlemen who would only have been too glad to get their son 3 into the city offics without any payment at all (cheers). He considered that two-thirds of the ratepayers called upon a councillor to resign he should do so.

Mr Wadnell said if only a third of the ratepayers objected to him he would resign. Mr Niccol said he would do the same.

Loud cries were here raised for Mr Brett. After some time that gentleman mounted the platform, his appearance there being the signal for cheering and hisses. Mr Brett said mere were only one or two matters he had to refer to. It had been said that the Stab bad introduced religious topics into the election by founding an article upon a made-up letter. So far was this from the truth that if he had published all the letters re ceived on the subject it would have filled the paper. In answer to the question why he had advocated the meeting^ he would say that he thought it better, that as so many questions had cropped up, the citizens should have an opportunity of forming their opinions. When he himself was nominated, the Star was silent, and it would have been so under ordinary circumstances on the present occa sion. He put it to them, had it not been stated that Mr Niccol was nominated by the Jews to keep the Town Clerk in office ? (Cries of Yes ! yes !No!no !) Mr King had been one of the first to say to him " Brett, who are we to put in." He said " I wish we could get Mr Niccol. From his fearless and indepen dent attitude in the Harbour Board I believe he would be a good man for the city." Whichever man was elected they would find him supporting him. (Cheers.) Mr Leahy, who said he had lived 21 years in Auckland and intended to die in it, also spoke strongly in favour of Mr Waddell's candidature.

Mr Crowther said he did not think it mattered much where'people were born or for the matter of that where they died. (Laughter.) He believed that the editor of the Star had not shown good taste in introducing the subject.

Mr Brett came forward and asked leave to explain. There were about a dozen letters came in on the same subject, and he had told the gentlemen who brought them that they must put their names to them or they would, be charged for as advertisements, as they were too personal. He would ask Mr Waddell and Mr Niccol if he had not told them that no election squibs would go in the paper unless paid for as advertisements ? Messes Waddell and Niccol said it was so. Mr Cozens begged to second the amend ment.

On the Chairman putting the amendment, it was lost.

The original motion was then put and carried by a large majority.

A vote of thanks having been passed to the Chairman, the meeting separated, after a noisy bat perfectly good-hnmoured discussion of opinion.

The Polling To-Day.

The election of a Councillor to fill the seat rendered vacant by Councillor Daldy's retire ment took place to-day. There was even more excitement over the proceedings than there was over the election of last week. Mr Malcolm Niccol and Mr Waddell contested the seat. The most strenuous efforts were made by either • candidate to rally thoir supporters and bring them to the poll. Both appeared on the scene in person. There was the usual outbreak among the cabs and expresses. Mr Prime again acted as Return ing Officer and presided over the voting, which took place in the Mechanics' Institute. There was a good deal of speculation on the result in which Mr Waddell was very strongly the favourite. The poll was closed at four o'clock and the numbers will probably be made known by five.

The Result.

The result of the poll was declared as follows, about five o'clock :— Mr Waddell 1326 Mr Niccol 668 Majority for Waddell, 658. Both candidates returned thanks.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Gold Returns The gold returns from August 261; h, to date shew 4515 tons crushed for 5138 ozs. 3 dwts. 7 grains. The Kurunui Hill Tribuie crushed 5 tons for 9 ozs. 4 dwts. The Shannon and Fergus cat a small leader in the tunnel, resembling stone obtained from the Welcome, and shows gold freely. The Young Colonial test-crushing of half a ton, yielded twenty two penny weights. Fresh ground has been marked out at the junction of the Waitekauri and Welcome tracks. A leader was cut which gives good prospects. News From Ohinemuri. A pigeongram from Mackaytown, dated 11 am., says " I have just returned from Waitekauri; up to yesterday they had on hand at the battery 2500 ozr of hard squeezed amalgam. The show on the plates was very good. Some of the richest stone yet got in the districts was taken out of the mine, some of which is to be sent to Grahamstown, A thousand ounces gold are confidently expected from the firat retorting at the end of the month.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Union Beach Plunger Cleared. Union Beach : The chain has been removed from the plunger. Great satisfaction is ex pressed, and shares rose immediately ten shillings. There is no other mining news. F The chain was brought up by the diver, who is now under water screwing up the gland.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) Ihip day.

Bailiffs of the Supreme Court proceed to morrow to seize the disputed Omaranui block in the interests of Mr Sutton. Natives are still in possession ,and boast they will not permit the officers to interfere. They have ploughed up a portion of the land with the intention of planting.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day Protest to City Members. .A protest to Burns in similar terms to that of the City members was circulated in Roslyn district to-day, and received sixty-six signatures.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Arrived : Aurora, from Kaipara. The Tanpo's Passengers- The Taupo North at 2 ij.m. Passengers : —Messrs Bell, Cockburn, Williamson, Stevenson, Thompson, Huro, Pascoe. Twistleton, Mr and Mrs Petherbridge and family, Mr and Mrs Watt, Mr and. Mrs lieely.

WESTPORT.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This Day. Supposed Murder. A human skeleton was found buried on the bank of the Ohiha river, some miles from TVestport. The flood washed away the bank, revealing the bones partly shrouded in a sack. On the feet were watertight boots. The skull was smashed, evidently au indica tion of murder.

HOKITIKA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency,] Silver Ore

The Secretory of the Mount Rangitoto Silver Mine Company has received the fol lowing telegram from Mr Hilkland, Mel bourne :—" The latest assay of Rangitoto ore gave SOoz. to the ton of ore."

WANGANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Two Hen Washed Overboard

Captain Watts and the cook of the Arthur Wakefield, schooner, trading to this port, were washed overboard on the 19th, while making this port in a gale. Watts's body was found on the beach yes-

terday. It is believed that it will be a walk-over for Mr. Fox to-morrow.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Sailed —Maud and Janet, for Auckland ; also, lona, with 83 head of cattle, and the f-jliowing passengers —Messrs. Kemp and son, A. Williams, Mr and Mrs. Watkins, Mawer, Seccombe, Rev. Mr Clarke, Miss Poole, and seven others.

AKAROA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This Day. Suicide. A man named George Bouncer committed suicide by hanging himself this morning at German Bay. He mounted a stool and sus pended himself from the roof of the cow shed by a leg-rope, and kicked the stool from under him.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

SYDNEY. This Day. News from Rotumah reports the founder ing of the brig E. K. Bateson. The crew were saved. The schooner Atlantic has been found bottom up off Newcastle.

The Schooner Agnes.

THE VESSEL WReCKED BUT THE CREW AND PASSENGERS SAFE.

The following telegram arrived in town yes terday afternoon five o'clock and consqeuent ly we were only able to insert the substance of it in our second edition :—" Gisborne, Sept. 21, ls7G. To G. W. Binney Esq., Auck land : Brrgantine Seabird, from Chathams, 18 days out, hailed from Open Bay, Tuesday last. Fair wind. Put in short of fodder* Brings news loss of Agnes at Waitahgi ; driven afhore, northerly gale. Grew all safe. Also cargo, captain, mate, self, and passengers. W. Hood." When the Agnes left here in April last there were no less than 24 souls on board, and as this has been the first intelligence received of th.im it will be understood that great anxiety has existed about her fate It was known that the Agnes was very deeply laden when she left here, and many persons were apprehensive of the worst; but old sea faring men who know the Chathams were more correct in their surmises. These gene rally agreed that the vessel had driven ashore on the inhospitable coast of the island, and that it would be found that the passengers and crew were safe. The above telegram con firms this surmise to the letter. No further particulars have come to hand to-day. When the Seabird arrives she will be heartily welcomed by the friends and relatives of those on board. The tele gram does dot inform us whether the Agnes has gone to pieces or not. The presumption ia that she is totally wrecked. She was a vessel of about 120 tons, built last year at Mahurangi by Messrs Darrach and Son, and was owned by Captain Short and another. She was insured in the South British for £2000, a portion of which has been re insured.

"INDEPENDENT."

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). S_R, —Your correspondent "P.H.S." seems to have fallen into a slight error as to what I said on Monday evening respecting the word "independent." I did not mention either God or his providence, although I am a firm believer in both. What I said was, "That we are all dependent upon each other," which I think must be noticed by the most super ficial observer. There is but one sense in which the word "independent" is pleasing to me, and that is when a man, by industry and perseverance, can lay aside his tools or implements, and can step aside out of the busy workshop and say I am independent; and I know of no means as a stepping stone to such a desirable end than making men sober. I have generally noticed that when a man becomes sober he begins to think—l happen to be well acquainted with both sides of "the question. Your correspondent also says that I invited all present to join the Free Templars. This I did not do, but I did invite all who did not belong to any other temperance organization. My object is not to take from other societies, but to reclaim those who are going the downward road. Your correspondent is also in error respect ing our numbers, he says we number some 60 or 70 after being in existence twelve months, whereas we number in the Star of Freedom Lodge 198, in good standing, on tho books, and have a flourishing lodge in Onehunga, another at Nelson, and are about opening one in the Waikato. What he says with regard to the services of the officers being given free is quite true, and this we intend to continue, so that we may be enabled to do in the future as we have in the past; always have something in hand to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. —I am yours, respect ably, G. Warbitrton, National President, United Order Free Templars.

THE SOUTHERN CROSS FOR NAPIER.

The steamer Southern Cross does not go on to Wellington as advertised in the front page, but leaveß for Napier to-morrow.

ARRIVAL OF THE SEABIRD.

The brigantine Seabird, from Chatham Islands, is signalled as we go to press. She brings Captain Morgan and the crew of the wrecked schooner Agnes

FOOTBALL.

The last match of the season, and, judging from the subscribed names (with the exception of the match Auckland v. Canterbury) tho best match, will bo played in tho Government House ground on Saturday i ext, commencing at 3 pm. The match is to bo between the team who represented the City at the Thames on SaUirday last, and the next fifteen. Tho fact that twelve out of our fifteen provir,cis.l cham pions i\re io take part in the match. 1s quitfl sufficient to warrant a good exhibition of football We understand that lOT.S, Nymph o will be also represented, The following are tlie names of the pluyers. Thames team : Messrs T. Iferiderscn, O-. Henderson. Gudgeon, Worm, Carter, Whitaker, Caverhill, Keilly, SharKnd and Philjon, (Auckland F. C ); Whewell, Orchard, and Kwen. (Grafton F. 0.) Dueler, (North Shore F. C.); and Peacock and Haultata (Ponsonby F. C.) Outsiders will be comtiri.-ed of Messrs Dacre and Nolan. (North Phore F.C.); Korr, (Grafton K.C.); Castelli. Tonlts. and Karl, (Ponsonby F.C.) Halo, (Auckland F. C); Croxton, TJlackett, J. Philson, (Parnell X.C): Woods, and Beechnm, (Waikato); H.M.S. Nymphe, (2); and Cussins, (Napier.)

' if MWIM Ef Aft FMBAf SIFfIMBM tt, Isft, «Mmfi_gaß%sas&saßii_fr-^^

Sfesftfcfc&a i^£i*(C«^/£!t!&tiij&ciiK«3&i



"We have much pleasure in acknowledging from Mr John Whyte £1 for Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, and £1 for Old Me as' Refuge. An extra fine beast is exhibited to day in Mr Dornwell's shop, fed by Mr|;Tleynolds on his farm near Cambridge, Waikato. Mr. Dornwell assures us it is about the fattest beast ho has ever seen. Indeed the shew of meat generally is something worth seeing and speaks volumns for our climate to produce such at the end of the winter. WANTED, a Cook for H.M.S. Nymphe.—Apply on board. WXNTED7~a~^espectable Youth, aged abont 17 years.—W. S. Jones, Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. AJSTED, a strong active Youth to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply to James Leslie, Baker, Parnell. COMPETENT Person wishes for a situation as Housekeeper, or in any other capacity where trust is reqnired; first-class reference. —Apply to AB, Mr Gilberd's, Draper, Parnell. WANTED to Buy, a Goat in full milk.--Apply at this office. WANTED, in the neighbourhood of Upper Parnell, or Seafield View, Board and Lodging.—Apply to " N.M.,'1 Herald office. WANTED to Purchase, a pair of Timber Callipers, about five feet long, either of wood or i.on, or similar to- those used formerly by the Customs to measure esses, &c.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a General Servant- Mrs F. ScherfT, PoDßonfcy Eoad, opposite the Church. ANTED Known, that I am supplying my best Titree Wood, witbia a radius of one mile, at 12s per ton; out, 14s; full measurement. Cash on delivery.— T. Mcfilroy, Coal and Firewood Depot, Karangabape Road. ANTED to SJBLL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street iflast ANTED, Mr. Perkins, or any other man, who takes a pride in propagating big thine?, to call at R Brewin's Auckland Seed Store and examine a Smai.l/ Brocoli ; weight, 40!t>B. WANTED, a first-class Saleswoman. —J. M. McLachlan. ANTED, Tenders for Erection of Small Cottage in Ponsonby.— For particulars apply to Mr Simpson, George-street, Brookville, Ponsonby, any evening after six. WANTED Known, I am delivering my best Titree "Wood within the city at 12s per tou ; cut, 13s cash ; full measurement guaranteed. —W. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Firewood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham-streets. WANTED, every woi-king man to invest in Tobacco at ALLKN'S To-night. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the she p myself on my own account, I can give the public the benefit.- Pipes of all kinds less price than any house in Auckland, Try my fid plugs of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay 6d for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by Hero—T. W. Allen, opposite Thistle Hotel. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. P.B.—Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welles ley-street Bast, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended to. W" ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness to know that the under signed has T* o Sets of Beet English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Mbernyte.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Mannfactuirer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B. —A. few best quality Hiding Saddles, slightly damage-, for salo very cheap. WANTED Known, that J. C.Stovin", Mineral Merchant, is a purchaser of Copper. Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.— Office : No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, WANTED KNOWN, we a7e delivering our best Ti-tree Wood, full measurement, within the city, at 12s per ton Cash.— W. and G. Winstone. _____ W~A~N~T E D KN O W~N that J.MORRLSON Is prepared to executs kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable ••>•*•• ■■«.— Address Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, unu J. GREEN has on sale :—Embrodiery, from 5d to lOd; Ladies' and Girl's HtockiDgs at 6d; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, Cd per pair ; Imitation Jet EarriDgs, from 2d per pair ; Thread Gloves, 4d per pair ; Eva'Ssl8"200-yards Crochet Reels, Is 9d per dozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes, 2>fd each, or 5 for als ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces, 3d dozen, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (best value in Auckland); Stay Busks, 3d each , Collate, Cd per box ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Towels 3^d each; good Perfumes, 6a per bottle and up wards ; other goods equally cheap—J. GREEN, No. S3, City Market. 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 Havaunah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED KNOWN, tfeat John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch W~O~M XN'S~RI GHTS^WH AT ARE THEY?—lst. She has a perfect right to go to Dennes's, and Buy a Kirat-ciass Sewing Machine. 2nd. She has a right to be taught how to work it free of charge. 3rd. She has the right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle. 4th. She has the right to hay c her Machine kept in order for 12 months free of charge. Singer, and other Treadle Machines from £1 123 6a—W. C. DENNES, Queen-street. "CIMPTY CASES, ZINC AND TIN LINED, FOR SALE. CHAMPTALOUP & COOPER, BoOKhELLEES AND STATIONERS, Queen-street. ■ "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-Yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, In Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 30th instant, the Election of Three Directors, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. . By order of the Board of Directors. JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. Auckland, September 13,1876. MOUNT ALBEET AND WHAU PARSONAGE FUND. It is proposed to hold, in October next, a Fane; Faiv and Gift Auction in aid of the above. Gifts ol Money, Materials, or Goods, may be left with Mr! Captain James, Mount Albert; Mrs Webster, Cotel< Villas, New North Road; or at the Parsonage Symonds-atreet.



MnpO LFT, a four-roomed'Honse, -S- situated in Chapel-street.—Apply on the premises. 6 LET, a nine-stalled Stable, situated in Durham-street. i*tely occupied ly Messrs i'ishsr and Co.—App!," J. btacey, Qusen street. MTTOR SALJfI, a Cottage, of four _£? rooms, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. MnpO LET, a House of 14 rooms, S in Eden Crescent, very suitable for a Boarding-houPB. — Win. Ritchie, Eden Crescent. TO LE \\ Paddocks at Surrey Hills Ertate, Nswton. -Apply to G. Maclean, on the farm : or to R. Rose, Insurance Buildings. rpo~LBT, 22 acres of Land at Epsom, »• adjoining Mr Cleehorn's Property. Securely fenced and a «,ood well upon the property.—Apply to K. itose. Insurance Bui'dings. HHANNS' Celebrated Fire and Tliief- J_ proof Safes, also Tin Plates, on Sale.—E. and H. Isaacs. &h[(\ TRUST MONEY To Lend O**' $ \-J on good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. A.N experienced Monthly Nurse would wish to engage with ladies; excellent reference.—Apply to Mrs PN, care of Mr Gilberd, Draper, Parnell THE World-renowned Tonga Haricot Beau, can now be had at Brewin's ->eed Depot. The Cheapest add most delicious Vegetable iv the universe. TDEOEXVED.—So good of you.— JLAi Will remain at any coat. mAIRUA PR~OBFECT OR S' GOLD JL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (fourth) of One Shilling per Sharp on the capital of the abovenamed Company has this day been inado by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the otlice of the Company. B»uk Buildings, Auckland, on or before Satu day, the 30th September, 1576. GEO. WINTER, Secretary, Auckland, 21st September, 1876. TO BUILDEES. Tenders will be received until noon of the 27th instant for the Erection of a Shop in Hobson-street. R. KJCALS&SON. Architects. t^t o ! ° E- The Partnership hitherte existing between Flem ing and Stevenson. Storekeepers, Onchunga, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in luture bo carried on by Wm. Stevon son in his own name, and all Debts due to and by the late iirm, will be settled by him. , fl . ./ CHAS. C. FLEMING, (Signed) WM STEVENSON. Witness—Robert Sinclair. Qgeptember 20th, 1876. fl NO BANKRUPT. The below Bankrupt Notice of one SAMUEL COOMBKS, Labourer, of Hamilton, Waikatc, is not our Samuel Ooombes, of the City Clothing Mart, Queen-street. IN THE MATTER OF THE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875. And in the matter of the Liquidation of the Estate of Samuel Coomhes of Hamilton EA.KT, in the District of "Waikato, in the Province of Auckland, in the Colony of Now Zea land, Labourer, a Debtor. This is to give notice that I, the above-named Samujslj Cogmbes, have this day filed with tha Clerk of the District Court of Auckland, at Hamil ton, in the District of Waikato, a Statement under the provisions of the above-mentioned Act, that I aru unable to pay my Debts, and that I desire to have my affairs liquidated under the said Act And I hereby summon a First Meeting of my Creditors to be beld at the Court House, Hamilton, aforesaid, at noon, on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, to consider tho propriety of having my affairs liquidated under the said Act. Until ihe appointment of a Trustee, all persons having in their possession any of my effects must deliver them, and fall Debts due to me must be paid to the Clerk of the said District Court. Before the appointment of a Trustee, Ct editors to enable them to vote at a Meeting must forward their proofs of Debt to the aforesaid Clerk. After the appointment of a Trustee, the proofs of Debts must be i'orwardod to him. Dated at Hamilton, Waikato, this 50th day of September,^, G. SAMUEL COOMBES. C. E. Madden, Solicitor, Hamilton Wcßt, Waikato. THE DEBTORS' AND CREDITOES' ACT, 1875. In the Liquidation of the Bstite of Chables Otho Monteose, of the City of Auckland, Journalist, a Debtor. This is to give notice that I, the above-named Charles Ohio Monthosb, have this day filed with tho Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, a statement under the provisions of the above-mentioned Act, that I am unable to pay my Debts, and that I desire to have my affairs liquidated under the said Act, and I hereby summon a First Meeting of my Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court-house, at the City of Auckland on the twenty fifth day of September instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to consider the propriety of having my affair- '.iijuidated under tho said Act. Until the ap7-ip. iO.jii;nt of a Trustee all persois having in their possession any of my effects must deliver them, and all debts due to me must be paid to the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Before the appointment of a Trustee, Creditors to enable them to vote at a Meeting must forward their proofs of Debt to the Begistrar. After the appointment of a Trustee, the proofs of Dtbts must be forwarded to him. Dated this 2st day of September, 1876. CHAS. O. MONTROSE. Signed in the presence of JOHN A. BE ALE, Debtor's Solicitor, fthoitland-street. "11 H E HOLY LAND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTE Is offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, <fee, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRIGES ! ! E. W. invites inspection of his Large Stock of Books in every department of Lite rature. Office and Fancy Stationery, &c. New Books, Magazines, and Newspapeis by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY 100, QUEEN-STREET, -\TE WMAK SET HALL. TO-NIGHT! _ TONIGHT! A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRTJ MENTAL CONCERT By> Gentlemen Amateurs will take place in the Uewmarket Hall THIS EVJSNING in aid of the Funds o£ the Literary Institute. PROGRAMME:—Part I. Overture—Band Opening Chorus, "Men of Harleeh"—Minstrels Song, " Belle Mahone"— Mr Morgan Comic Song, " Gal that I calls mine"—Mr Dave Fox Song, '"Tis for him that Mother's weeping"—Mr Hesketh Comic Song, "Little Germanßana"—Mr Fred Marks Song, " Ring the Bell Softly"—Mr George Finale, "Brown's Horse"—Minstrels INTEBVAL OF TBK MINtfTES. Part 11. Selections—Band v Golden Shoe Dance—Mr D. T. Fox (Champion Clogo graphicalitist) Chorus, " O, who will o'er the Downs so free?"— Messrs George, Henderson, Husketh, Howden, and Morgan Song—Mr Gradwell Part Song, "Monks of St. Bernard"—Messrs George Henderson, Howden, Hesketh. and Morgan Song and Dance—Mr Dave Fox Glee, " The Hardy Norsemen"—Messrs George, Hen derson, Howden, Heeketh and Morgan Song—Gentleman Amateur Glee (Orpheus), " Integer vitas"—Messrs Henderson Howden, Hesketh, and Morgan Duet, " Larboard Watch"—Messrs Howaen am Morgan Eccentric Impersonation, "Dancing Mad"—Mr I Fox Glee (Orpheus), " Evening"—Messrs Hendersor Howden, Hesketh, and Morgan Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, 2s 6d and Is 6d.



T\i"BTORS AND CKEDITOBS U ACT, 1875. THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR 18 DULY APPOINTED A Gazette in BANKRtrrroy For the Insertion of all Notices under the above Act. A UCKLAND UNITED CRICKET A. CLUB. The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of t'jo Club will be held in the Club Room, Thames Hotel, Queen-ttreet, on Friday, the 22ctl inst, at 7.30 pni. WM. F. CLIFTON, Hon. Secretary. Auckland, September 19, 187fi. TjRAWING CLASSES. Mb. Alvrbd Sharp b's Drawing Classes meet at his private residence, G'afton Road, on Saturday afternoons, from half-paist 2 till half-past i p.m.; and at Mrs Gorrie's Schoolroom, Pitt-street, on Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 p.m. Terms 30s per quarter. A few Private Pupils attended at their own residences as per arrangemen . Instruction given in Pencilling, Mezzotint, Mono tone, and Water Colour. QTTRKEY HILLS DAIEY FAKAI Special Cows kept Cows can be Been f Or Milked Infants and Invalids. Night and Morning. Contracts made to supply Milk at a fixed rate for the vo&r. JAMEri WALMSLEY, Pousonby Road, Newton. TyrONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS JjlL FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies, Bonds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtues, Farming; Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Eapayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yf arly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Crossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per sonal application to MR. J. B. BUER, Bhortland House, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! J. WILLIAMS Has received a FEW CASES of ASSORTED GOODS by the ship Sam Mendel, from London, which he intends to SELL CHEAP, comprising Boys' and Men's Elastic Braces, 6d per pair; Superior ditto, Od; Ladies' and Girls' White Cotton Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto, 4d pair ; Stay Busks, 2JI pair; Boot Laces, 5 for Id; Hair Brushes, Is each; Men's and Boys' Brown Cotton Socks, 6d pair, best value in Auckland; Handkerchiefs, lartje Bize, 4d ; China 15gg Cups, white and gold, 3 for Gd; Pepper Boxes, Nutmeg Graters. Funnels, and Slices, 3d each ; larjre assortment of Id Toys ; Men's and Boys' Summer Hats, is each.—Note the address : Williams's Cheap Toy Shop, Auckland Market, Queen- Bireet entrance. OTICE to the Ladies of Auckland and Surrounding Districts. — MRS. J. WILLIAMS has OPENED the SHOP adjoining the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, with a nice assortment of Goods, comprising Ladies' and Children's Under clothing, Ladies' Costumes, Children's Frocks and Pinafores ; a choice assortment of Prints and Em broidery, Ladies' Gloves, Ladies' Garters. Lace Frilling, Ribbons of all descriptions. A nice assort ment of Earrings, Brooches, Gold-plated Lockets, arid Fancy Goods of every description —Mrp. Williams'a business is entirely in the Ladies' and Children's line of Goods FOR SALE, an Allotment of Free hold Land, off Upper Queen-street, 120 feet frontage, 80 feet deep : planted with Fruit Trees, bhrnbs, and Vegetables. Price £150. For aale, a Large Fly Wheel, Saw Bench, 2 Saws, and Driller, £8 For Sale, a Portable Forge and Bellows, complete. For Sale, an English Concertina, full compass, double action, bast make, with lots of music, £5. To Let, a C-roomed Cottago, Ooburg-street. Rent 10s.—Apply to M. H. Busby, Blind Maker, Grey street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BUCKLAND offers himself for Election aa a Director of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. A UCKLAND STEAM SAUSAGE J\ FACTORY. GEORGE HULME Has RE-OPENED Messenger's Shop as a Beef and Pork Butcher. P/iine Fat Beef Wether Mutton Dairy-fed Pork "Veal, Lambs Sucking Plga Smoked Beef Spiced Beef Spiced Pork Spiced Mutton Genuine Auckland Pork Sausage Beef Sausage Gorman Sausage Polonies, Saveloys Black and White Puddings Faggota Hams and Bacon Lard, Poultry Warwickshire Pork Pies The above will be the best quality that can bo pro cured and sold at the present Low Prices FOR CASH. Delivkred in Town or Suburbs. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. SPELLING BEE. TO-NIGHT rj°-HIGHT! The Spelling Bee and Limelight Entertainment 1 by Mr Dennes (postponed from Thursday, 21st), will take place THIS EVENING in Grafton Road School. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. TEMPERANCE HALL, TO-MOEROWEVEKIKG, At 7.30 O'clock. Admission—THREEPENCE. Musical Director Carl B.utschkow Lads under 16 will be charged 6d, unless accom ? panied by Parents or Guardians. Ladies and Gentlemen willing to join the Troupe ! in course of formation, In connection with the above Entertainments, are requested to give their names to any member of tne Committee not later than Wed nesday next. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. T>AKUEANGA HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL EACES '■ Will take place on the ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE '• Saturday, October 7, 1676. WM. PERCIVAL, ■ Secretary. ' PIONEER JUVENILE TEMPLE, JL I. O. G, T. OPEN MEETING. Q, " An Open Meeting of the above Temple will be nelc THIS EVENING, in ihe Lodge-room, Young Men'i Christian Association, commencing at 7 o'clock. Admission FREE.



THEATRE ROYAL. Stage Director : Mr. John L. Hall, LAST NIGHT OF OLD SOLDIERS AND THE TOODLES!!! Grand Fashionable Night! LAST NIGHT MR. JOHN L. HALT? AS CASSIDY AND TOODLES! LAST NIGHT MRS. JOHN L. HALL°AS KATE McTAVISIIi THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, September 22, The Performance will comnicnce with H, J. Byron's Magnificent Comedy of OLD SOLDIERS! CASSIDY MR. JOHN L. HALL (His Original Character) Major Fang .. .. Mr. Charles Scarlo Captain JVloTavish .. Mr. John Hosi'ord Lionel Everet .. .. Mr. C. Holloway Gordon Locklmrt .. Mr. Ingles Podgcr Mr. Hoylo Mrs. Major Moss .. Mrs. A. Stoneliam Miss Mary Moss .. .. Miss Laura Wiseman KATE MoT A VISH .. MRS. JOHN L. 11 ALL To conclude with the Laughable Comic Drama, entitled, TOODLES! Farmer Oakleaf .. .. Mr. J. Hesford George OaklcaC .. .. Mr. R. Glover Lawyer Grasp .. .. Mr. C. Searle Farmer Gamble .. .. Mr. A. Power Landlord Mr. Anderson Tom and. Jim (officers ol! \ Mr. Mason and Mr. law) ) Power TIMOTHY TOODLES.. MR; JOHN L. HALL Tabathy Toodles.. .. Miss Jessie Raymond Mary (in love with Charles) .. .. Miss Laura Wiseman During the progress of the Drama, A GRAND COUNTRY DANCE. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), The Splendid Drama of RIP VAN WINKLEt (BY PARTICULAR DESIRE). RIP MR. J. H. HALL. In Active Preparation: The Glorious Burlesque of LURLINE! Seats can be reserved at Upton's and Co.'s, Stationers, where a plan be seen. ] )oors open at 7.30; Curtain rises at 8 sharp. Carriages can be ordered for 10.10. PRI (i E S:—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. Family Tickets, in packets of not less than 5, can be had at the Theatre from R. B. WISEMAN, Business Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. THIS (FEIDAY) EVENING. September 32 —" Venice."—ltev A.B. Tomlinson. October 6. —" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October 20. —" Constantinople and the Greek Church." Eev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Season Tickets, 3s each, apply to the Librarian. Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Tioketß to be had of all the Booksellers, the mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Kooms. HATHOLIC INSTITUTE SS?~ For the cause that lacks assistance! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1876. A Grand Variety Entertainment, To be given by a number of Ledy and Gentlemen Amateurs, for the Benefit of MRS. McMANUS & ORPHANS, Who are in distressed circumstances consequent on the death of Mr. McManua and two children on the voyage from London, in the ship Forfarshire. Admission—Front Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is. A Select Quadrille Party after the Performance to holders of front seat Tickets. J. DTJGGA.K, Manager. J. STANLEY, Secretary. N. BLAIR, Treasurer. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Newly Kenovated and He-decorated. SIMONSEN'S ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY POSITIVELY FOR THREE KIGHTS ONLY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, The 25xh, 96th, and 27th insts.. Before tkeir final departure by the steamer Taupo, or Thursday, 28th inst. MR. MARTIN KIMO.NSEN. iv thanking ttepublic of Auckland for the patronage he has leciived during the Company's stay in this town, has the honor to announce that, before his final departure on Thursday, he 28th instant, he will give THREE FAREWELL MONSTER PERFORMANCES AS STATED ABOVE. MONDAY, the 25th instant, FARRWELL BENEFIT OF SIGNOR CARMINI MORLEY, On which occasion the following Monster Programme will be presented, being the Gems of each respective Opera— Second Act of LUOREZIA BORGIA! Third Act of MABITANA ! Fourth Act of IL TROVATORE ! Last Act of LA FILLE DE MADAME ANGOT! TUESDAY, the 26th instant, LAST NIGHT BUT ONE !!! Grand Monster Performance— Bellini's entire Opera, in four acts, tsr N O R MA! "=m AND A Grand Vocal and Instbumental Concert, Assisted by the Leading Amateurs, who have kindly volunteered for this occasion. Mr Martin Simonsen will also play seme of this Celebrated Violin Solos. WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, POSITIVELY FAREWELL NIGHT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS NELLY LAMBERT, Offenbach's world-renowned Opera Bouffe, GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! Mb. Chas. Florence as Fritz. Mr Chas. Florence as Fkitz, U^° MILLION PRICES EACH NIGHT ! On account of the length of the Programmes, the performance each night will commence at HALF PAST SEVEN O'CLOCK SHARP. Doors open at 7 o'ciock. Box Flan at Upton's. Business Manager—Mr W. T KEITH. TjILLERSLIE GARDENS, THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876. THE ANNUAL CALEDONIAN GAMES Will tabe place at the ELLBRBLIB GARDENS, ON THE PRINCE OF WALE'S BIRTHDAY. The Programme will appear in a few days, TTIBEENIAN BANI A Very Select Quadrille Party will be given by tl Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-Ktr* Hall, on TUESDAY EVJSMNG ntxK the 21 September. DanclDg to commence »t 8 pvtrck orompV Double Tickets, 3s fmb lo be h d r ..o; ihp Ho, Secretaryß, Mr Flynr, jtatioi.e.-; aaa Aw Jus\», Little, hlstlo lloel



ORGAN ITTND PITT-STEET WES= LEYAN CHURCH. A MUSICAL AA'D LITEKABY ENTERTAIN MENT.in aid of the above fund,will be held in the Pitt-sthfet ScnooL-Eonji, TO-MOKROW (Friday) KMENING. "2nd instant, eommmclng at half-past seven o'cloot. Rev "VV Kirk in the Cluir. Programme :— Chairman's Address: (! lee, " Hart, Apollo ' (P.ishnp); Reading "Our First and Last Cigar " ; Sonp, "Little Sister pone tr>«leep" (Ord-jray); ReadJng, '"» he Charge at Balaclava" ; Oleo, "Victor's Return" (Mendelssohn): Rpnding. "The Case of Busby": Song. "Darling LU'le.TßS«ie"(Kerr): Head ing, "Bumble's Courtship"; Song, "What Said"; Instrumental Vncf, Chorus, "Caroovale" (Rosinni); Reading, "B Imvinur in Church"; Soup, " Ellen Vannin " (Townsend); Reidin?. " A Chapter of Accidents"; Trio "When sh»ll we three meet again?" (Horsley); Re dins. '"Mr Parson's Wed ding '; Glee. "To all yon ladi»« rmw on Land" (Ca'l cntte); tteadinv, "Burly Doyle's Voyage to Quebec"; Duett, "The Bonnie Elyde" (Devereux); God save the Queen. Admission, One 9iiit,LiNn. By ArroiKTMEsT to Her Ladyship d& Jg^/g-*, Makchoiness THE -^S&illlisii^ NOKMANRV. MRS PAT E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND HIDING BELT MAKER, VIOTORI A- STREET. Ladies, we guarantee our 10s 6d Home-made Stays to give more support, and to last longer than three pairs of the best imported. 4 -L»w R WANGANCT Alji^^^Jj DIRECT. ' •""* St. KILDA, ,T. Fiowerday, Commander, from Onehunga, on MONDAY next, 25th September, at 2 p.m.; weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland; Or to A. BARNES, Onehunga. FftIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. LEASE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Er n^ H E undersigned have been in- JL structed tut His Ho* on ana Superintendent, to offer for saleTby public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date. The Undermentioned TOLLS and FEES, for the six calender months, commencing the Ist of October, 187G :— 1. The Fees leviable at the 'Public Slaughterhouse, 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamaki Bridge, Pan 3. The Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate on the Great South Road, and the Chain Bars on Seccombe'a Rocd and Buckland's Road 4. The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Toll-gates, Great South Road 5. The Tolls leviabie at the A rot Hill Toll-frate, on the Great North Boad 6. The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll gate, and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar ; together with the .Royalty leviable for s»oria ash, &c, taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve 7. The Fees eliargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 8. The Fees chargeable at the Onehuuga wharf. Conditions at the Mart. N.B.—The purchaser will be required to execute le usual bonds, with two approved sureties on tm ay of »ale, B. TONKS & CO. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, September 29, at 11 o'clock, A Handsome Roan Draught Filly, by Northern Hero, four years old, unbroken Heavy Draught Bay Colt, three years old, by Northern Hero, unbroken Black Entire, by Tasman, four years old, quiet, and broken to plough. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. THE CATTLE FAIR. FOR SALE, at the Reniuera Yards on Wednesday, September 27, at noon, 350 Steers, two to four years 250 well-bred Vearhngs, Steers, and Heifers 200 Cows and Heifers 10 well bred Bulls, two to three years 8 Choice Yeailing Bulls t%~ For list see Weekly Papers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. AT AN EARLY DATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOE SALE, at the Faymarket, on his arrival from Melbourne, The Draught-Entire CHAMPION, rising 3 year* old, got by Mr Miller's celebrated horse Ohampion, Imported from Scotland, his dam by Cromwell, Im ported, grand-dam by the imported horse Black Champion, of Tasmania; Cromwell by Merry Tom, the champion horse of Great Britain. Full Pedigree with the Horee. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 11 O'clock Sharp. AUC T I (TnT SALE. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Exckange Mart, on Tuesday, September 26, at 11 o'clock sharp, SO cases Hawkin'a Tart Fruits 20 „ „ all Raspberry Jams 44 sacks Canterbury Flour ;t6 do Fowl Wheat 47 100's Canterbury Flour 10 cases „ i Cheese 4 kegs Prime Auckland Butter 6 „ „ Canterbury „ 2 cases „ Bacon 6n » » 9 sacks Pearl Barley 10 sacks Oatmeal 4 cases Groats. Also, Ex Bonnie Lass, from Nelson— 499 sacks of Potatoes. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. SCHOONER VENTURE. SCHOONER VENTURE. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Monday next, 25th instant, at 12 o'clocfcnoon, under. BUI of Sale, Schooner VENTURE, nearly new, well found and ready for sea, as she now lies alongside the Wharf. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. TO BOARDING-HOUSE, HOTEL KEEPERS, FURNITURE DEALERS, AND OTHERS. THE Subscriber has received in structions to sell by auction at the Auckland College, on Tuesday, 27th September, at 11 o"clook, The following Goods belonging to the Proprietor, who is feavinp the City :—l3 Wooden Bedsteads 20 ivuttrtstea. 13 Bo't-t«r» and Pillows Iron Bedstead and Pjl iaseH, 4 .- r Ushers *. d Mattiasses, 10 Wash sta iißaail .liuun>.er H*rvt e<. 5 Dkesslng Tables and L.->okt<w ct!a<wb r*?.9 mum* Table iulaid with leather, 3 Rm»tl Tahl a >»<■ a Byfc, Fender, Sauce- ' nlns, »rjv.trt. Brid.ed v.v s.i.wiuui Baggy Harness, \er- .1 .wd, ne my v w ; eh • • Oesks, Forms, Mape ni B ..ok ~ v Jraot, hq,; m-^ .«i ( b mrd, ao UifiOKOlS a.BIiLN, Auctioned*.