moved an amendment, to prohibit the residence of the Attorney-General in Auckland. Mr Stafford replied that Avheu Sir George Grey avus Governor, more than one Minister stipulated for a residence aAvuy from the seat of Govern ment, and did so reside. The clause re residence in Auckland avus carried. HOPELESSNESS OE RETRENCH MENT. An amendment to reduce the A'ote for Marine by one half, Avas lost by a largo majority. It is evident that no reductions Avill be made in the salaries of officials, nor any department, beyond the State Forest clauses, abolished.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.., R.M.) SPECTRES OF XIGHT.

Hara (a Maori), was charged with being drunk and fined 5s and costs. Morgan Lloyd, who said he might have been drunk, but he had no recollection of it, Fined iis. Abraham Charles Earle, the youngmanwho attcmted suicide, was charged with drunken ness, and lined in the same amount. PAST HOPE. Margaret Brainsbury, was charged with drunkenness and vagrancy. Maggie said she avus very sorry of course, but, she had been fretting for her husband, and took a drop which took hold of her. The woman, who had been convicted for drunkenness times out of number was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour. HOMELESS. Wallter Sirkctt, was charged under the Vagrancy Act with having no visible, law ful means of living. Prisoner, a young man, pleaded guilty, in an audible voice. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the man, who was strong and able, had fallen out with the work, and was leading an idle life, prowling about by day, and sleeping in door-ways by night; he knew nothing more against him ; he understood that he was a compositor, and had worked in the "Herald" oflice. His Worship said he did not wish to send him to prison if he would try and get work ; being a compositor, he must be a man of education. Prisoner said he would really try. On this promise the Court allowed him to go free. DOWN WITH NEW BOBBIES. Patrick Nolan an old offender, and repor ted as the "Tipperary Lad," was again brought and charged with the following offences : (1) drunk and disorderly; (2) damaging Constable Silver's coat, value £2 17s ; (3) tearing the ampler part of Constable Wigmore's trousers, and thereby rendering them useless, and damaging his coat, amount of damage £4 13s. The clothes were presented in Court, and were completely destroyed. The prisoner said he was drunk, but he was shurc he had not a down upon the new bobbies.

Constable Silver, a ucav constable Avitli a .silvery voice, said the prisoner Avas violently drunk yesterday, and tore his uniform coat literally to rags ; he only put the coat on iicav yesterday. Prisoner : Your Worship, I am share, I have no doAvn upon the iicav bobbies, I hrve great respect for the perlice. His Worship : You need not talk in that strain. I remember that you Avere brought here on a similar charge some time ago. Constable Wigmorc avus then called, and in the coulee of Ids evidence, exhibited his coat, and trousers, the latter Avas in a lamentable plight, he Avas nearly denuded of his clothing, hut fortunately the streets Avere empty, as he ran to the station to get other clothes. Prisoner : I pleade guilty, though I loioavs .nothing about it. ' His worship imposed fines and costs upon the prisoner. Amounting to £9 19s, or tAVO months im l ,n' smime T 1l t;, 1 .,.. T ,- r , ,«,, gj-'BACH OF LICENSING ACT. at rWm"-mwas charged with a breach a? 1' ScpttX Bane's mental faculties btf. HSSh,tede.-Snt, Pleaded not

the prisoner came to heib<u in question ; he aa.is fS™Y jt to hh He asked for brandy, she ga\e and he paid for it. . ~ To Mr. Hesketh: She did not give lum the brandy, lie paid sixpence for iv, fJJ served every one who came for drinkana could pay for it. She did not give dimks away to friends. He asked for a glass. ol water; it was when betook the poison. She was greatly confused at the time. She had a few words the next mormngwith Mi. Corcoran, and she was told to go, and she went. She did not say that i; was out ot pure love that she gave him the biandy lie had been drinking hard for some seven or eight .lays; he was a frequent visitor at the hotel. He told her several times that he would poison himself, and when he was sober lie would laugh and tell her that he did not mean Avhat he said. Witness : You seem to Avant to get a lot <out of me. , Mr Hesketh : We only Avant the truth. Witness: The young man was under-the influence of drink all that day. Others miXbt not have noticed it, but she was a close observer of the young man, and could easily detect it. To His Worship: When under the influence of drink, he would talk differently ;and cut singular capers. Abraham Charles Earie, deposed that he bail a very indistinct recollection of Avhat tm.k Place," he kneAV nothing Avith cer-

taqVMr Hesketh : He had been engaged in tb» b ngantine Flirt, that was his last v i vriir'tHc gaol; his usual place of , JC,, th' k■ S Movie's, at the Wharf Hotel; I edging m "initio/, „f Miss Moorhead he had no « - , fc calling to see /J J J o evidence res »V Dr SWI,dS ofEiric, after he had peeling the condition 01 ■»«"£' Hpbelieved L,,1r... vnnred to poison lumsell. lieijeiic\cu CIK.IC.I* 011 len k.' >' ,1,,,. to ovc.es that his partial insanity was due to execs sive drinking. _, . . , Ar ,. Constable Jones, was called m bj Mi Corcoran; upon removing him, prisoner said he was tired of life and wanted to die ; he spoke to him on the folly of such conduct; still prisoner seemed to wish to die ; he was trembling and agitated, and said he was sorry he bad not succeeded. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Hesketh addressed the Court, Graves Aicken, chemist, deposed to the purchasing of the oxalic acid at his shop ; j' c Earie, then appeared perfectly sober, '1 said he wanted the poison to clean liT'is s work. . t i -n Ui,£ (X Nankirois, a miner, John Ran '• if' \Vißiaui Myneer, a gentleman of the wick. ■ jioyle,0 yle, and Michael Corcoran, ' J 'ence to shew that Earie appeared fiSeTobei' on the evening of the 23rd of- Sh"Curt ii' ued the defendant £5. costs, £8' ;L' lS- , .vji/PMV BEAST. ta • i A/mi* Ava-t3 charged with a breach David Mills a\ _. * o makirn-- use of of the y^^"^^^iea Hug of children. obscene language, JIIT' JIOJ ,'.?.. ~.i n(. .l fc t ] ie Mr. Cunningham was about tolepeatthe language used, when Jie drew atte HonMg the presence of women in .Court, and His WoiUip ordered them to Withdraw. Prisoner said he might have used the latuniagc, but was obfuscated fit the tune. Edward Good proved the charge. Sub-Inspector Pardy gave the accused a bad character. . , , ~ Fined 20s. and 16s. od. costs, m default 14 days hard labor. scientific CHARLES. Charles Mack was brought up oh a charge of violently experimentalizing, on the face -and eyes of Ellen, his wife with his fist, to Jiej annoyance; and discolourization,

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the Avife was so severely injured as to be unable to attend. Remanded until the 13th inst. ASSAULT.

Danny Danaher was charged with assault ing Unity Orisky, on the Bth of October in Howe-street, and Unity Orisky was charged with threatening to assassinate Isabella Danaher, on the same day. Mr Laishley appeared for Danaher. The parties having been called, both females came into Court with babies in arms, and the babies made music.

Unity Orisky was then charged with having assaulted Isabella Danaher with a quart pot, and a knife, and threatened "to clo " for her.

Danny Danaher was also charged with having chased Unity Orisky with a toma hawk, and generally with having placed her in great bodily peril. Mr Laishley opened the case with great perspicuity, making out a very heinous case against the Oriskeys. Isabella Donalier, who mounted the box with a baby in her arms, and Avho bore somebody's sign manual on her right cheek, said on Sunday last, she Avas washing up the tea things, Avhen Airs Orisky bounced in, caught me by the hair of my head, said I had broken some AviudoAVS of hers, and called me " a blind-looking wretch." Mrs Orisky then caught me by the throat, and hit me in the face, and the marks are "visible for the Court to sec." She knocked me down, sat on me, and hit me in the face. I screamed and she Avent out of the front door. My hus band returned Avith Mr Lamb. Witness Avent on to describe lioav she Avas again as saulted by defendant avlio spat in her hus band's face, caught her by the hair and scratched her. He threatened to make Oriskey " punch" Danaher. Cross-examined : My husband did not give me the black eyes. (Witness's husband accordingly came over and took charge of the baby, dangling it in a very artistic manner). Mr Danaher called her a bad character. Mr Danaher beat his father, avlio Avas'nOAvin hospital. Dana her exposed himself indecently and used a filthy expression. The .witness in a very voluble manner, described lioav Mrs Dana her chased her, and her children, Avith Lamb at her back, and if it had not been for the help of tAvojgentlemon, she Avould have been murdered.

Thomas Lamb gave corroborative evi dence. Ne\"er saw Danaher run after Mrs Oriskev Avith a tomahawk.

Mrs "Oriskey deposed that she avus never outside her door on Sunday until Danaher broke in the partition. (Here the baby in Avitness's arms gazed fixedly at the Clerk of the Court and croAvcd out " Dad dah.") A boy named Patsy Sandon Avas called, but commenced to blubber, and had to stand doAvn. Denny Danaher gave corroborative evi dence. He denied having run at Mrs. Oriskey with a tomaliaxvk. By the Bench : I had a fcAV glasses- Patsy Sandon, the boy, deposed to having seen Mrs. Oriskey enter Danaher's house. Cross examined : Mr. Danaher gavenic 2d. to come and give evidence, and promised to give me a shi]ling. By the Bench : Danaher told me to say that I saw Mrs. Oriskey beat. I saw them lighting on Sunday evening. William Watts, a sea-faring man, said he saw Lamb aiding and abetting Danaher to beat Mrs Orisky. Suav Danaher putting his list through Orisky's Avindows, and using fouler language than he had ever heard before in his life. Mrs Orisky Avent out at the back, and Lamb and Danaher folloAVed her, and Avere about to beat her. Witness ran down to protect the Avoman, and Lamb and Danaher ran away.

Robert Carr, Maggie Oriskey, and Ser geant Gamble having given evidence, his Worship dismissed the case again-t Unity Oriskey, dividing the costs. But in the second case he found Danaher guilty of as saulting Oriskey, and ordered him to pay a tine of 5s and costs, and to find sureties to keep the peace for three months, himself in £20 and tAVO others in £10 each.

This Avas all the business,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our oavu correspondent)

COROMANDEL, this day. Tokatea,— A nice parcel of specimens— about fifty pounds—from the Van Level. The statement in yesterday's "Cross" telegrams that the Tokatea Company had purchased a boiler and engine through their engineer is incorrect. They are in treaty for°purchase, but negotiations have not yet been concluded.

TAURANGA, this clay.

Monster Meating rs Kaimai A croAvded meeting was held last night to consider the obstructions offered by natives to the prospectors of Kaimai. Mr Eclge cumbe Avas in the chair. Seven resolutions were adopted, the most important being the following :—" That the Government should call a public meeting of all the natives claiming to be interested in the Kaimai lands, in order that the real cause of the present complications may be ascertained. The meeting Avas very earnest, and no ex pressions Avere made hostile to the Govern mCntCOMMISIONER BRABANT EULOGISED.

The administration made by Commis sioner Brabant Avas referred to in eulogistic terms by several speakers.

NAPIER, this day. NATIVES FORTIFYING A PAH. A correspondent of the "Telegraph states that a land dispute has arisen among the Takapau natives. One party is busy engaged fortifying a pah Avithm one anil a half miles of the proposed railway station SUPREME COURT DEFIED.—ELEC

TION PROMISES. Ilenare TomoiiiPt still holds possession ot Omarama (Sutton's) land in defiance of the S uprcm c Court. Government are perplexed what steps to take. . Northern settlers bitterly complain that although they gave a, block vote to bo no Wcl McLean and Captam Russell^ on S • ««*ie that they would take steps their promise ™» ft harbour of Port to get a bridge Oyei w* heir Ahuren, and also othc^YJse lua* « interests, they have not yet attempted to redeem one single promise. Six vessels cannot get into harbour, OAVing to the bad state of the bar, which has only six feet of water at high tide. It is not known when the Southern Cross will be able to load in consequence,

DUNEDIN, this day,

NEW RUSH. Several private telegrams here speak dis pairingly (?) of the new rush to Dart river. A prospecting party report that they suc ceeded easily in making a pound a, day, ami found gold Aye miles along either bank ot the river—nuggets. Cornish Company, the Shotover, was auctioned for £2,300. _ _ (fjYVilliam Wilfred Wilson, solicitor, of Gu« borne, was acquitted of the charge of per jury, i;

OAMARU, this day. Sailed : Ethel, brigantinc, for Auckland

PRESS TELEGRAM AGENCY

WELLINGTON, this day. CONTEMPT OF COURT CASE. Mr Bai-.t/>u, solicitor, appeared before the Chief Justice .Dlis morning to answer a charge of contempt tft Court, He made a jtSS defence, contend^ he had not offended the Court m a word or dee. , that the inquiry he applied to the Colonial Secretafy for was a private one ; that out of iouSy he informed the judge of the

course he had taken ; and that he did not intend to libel or slander in the language he used.

The Chief Justice asked him if he thought lie could accuse a judge of hostility toAvards him, not once but generally, and yet not be considered disrespectful or insulting. Mr Bartoh, on an interruption, abruptly closed his case, and his honor deferred judg ment till Friday.

THEATRE ROYAL.—"£I,OOO REWARD."

The performance of this melodrama at the Theatre Royal last night Avas attended with success, the house being Avell filled and the audienco Aery enthusiastic. The play was Avritten expressly for Mr Hall, and is founded on tho famous " Plimsoll protest." The plot is as follows -.—Jasper Derrick, aged 55 (Mr Hall) lias a son Joseph, aged 28 (Mr Hall), Avho is on intimate terms with a smooth-faced A'illain, Arthur Vane (Mr C. Holloway). This rascal, who has been guilty of forging several docu ments, persuades Joe to take the voyage from Liverpool to Valparaiso in a " eotlin ship." After his departure. Vane, in expectation of the A rcsscl foundering, accuses his absent friend of the forgeries. The ship is wrecked, but, Joseph Merrick is the only one of 32 on board Avho escapes. He linds his Avay lo Australia, and is lucky at the diggings, returning to England a rich man at the end of three years. On his arrival, his aunt Nancy Derrick, and his cousin Alice are preparing to leave England for Aus tralia, and be meets them at the Docks. While he is making himself known to his aunt, his cousin is insulted by young Vane, Avho meets her when he is intoxicated. In trying to escape him she falls into the water, and is rescued by Joseph. Vane is tried for attorn;i.ing to murder Miss Derrick, but he is acquitted nly to be re arrested and sentenced to transr, iation for the forgeries. Meanwhile, Joseph -id Alice are married and settle in Australia. Vane escapes from prison, and £1000 reward is offered for his capture. In his wanderings in disguise, he hits upon his former friend's homestead, and while being hospitably entertained, basely attempts to murder his host and hostess. The story ends by Joseph, Avho is himself wounded, shooting Vaho dead just as he is on the point of discharging his gun atAlicc. It will be seen that the piece is of a highly sensational character. But it is also clever and well constructed, the dialogue is pointed, and tho situations managed with more regard to probability than is usual in such exciting dramas. Mr Hall took the double part of old and young Derrick. He impersonated the drunken old man A-cry effectively, and then, Avith the greatest ease, effected the transition to the jolly, good-hearted, blunt, but honest, son. Mr Holloway imperson ated the two Vanes with care and considerable talent. Mrs J. L. Hall as Alice, drew a charm ing portrait of a charming woman. Mr Searle as Timothy Twitchet, the lawyer, acted well, and caused plenty of amusement. Miss Jessie Raymond acquitted herself well as the aunt; and Mr Thornton did good service as Peter Horiiblower and the Magistrate. Mrs Hall introduced the two pretty songs, "Young Jamie loved me well," and "'Alice whore art thou.'" which she sang in a very telling manner, elicit ing loud applause. Taken altogether " £1000 Reward " is one of tho most interesting dramas seen on the Auckland boards. Mr Hall has full scope for his easy debonair style, and there are not wanting many who declare this to bo his best performance. Both ho and Mrs Hall were called before the curtain several times last, night. The same piece will be repeated to-night for the last time.

SAILORS ASHORE.

The Cosmopolitan Hotel Avas full of life and song last CA-cning, on the occasion of the dinner and entertainment to the stewards of the late ball in the Cboral Hall. The spread Avas ample, the viands of the first order, and enjoyed with true relish by the men of 11.M.5. Nymphe. The dinner Avas prepared by Messrs Turnbull and Kilmer, of the Cosmopolitan Dining-rooms, and did much credit to all concerned. The chair was taken by Mr Collins, and the vice-chair by Mr Stone, both first-class petty officers of the Nymphe. The speeches in connection with the toasts Avere brief and seamanlike. The toasts included the Queen, the Governor, the Superin tendent, and others of a patriotic character.— Mr Lieut. Gordon proposed the "Stewards of the Late Ball to the Officers of the Nymphe." which was drank with enthusiasm.—Mr Adam Cairns, "mine host," of the Cosmopolitan, in the speech of the evening, said he wished some one had been present, who could have done justice lo the toast. However, as the reply had fallen upon him, he would briefly speak to the toast. It was often said that a good dinner was the basis of an eloquent speech, as in the case of the Duke of Sussex and other eminent feeders. In respect to the late ball he Avas happy to say that it had been signally successful. It had not, only established a lasting friendship between the petty officers of the Nymphe and the citizens, but had enabled the stewards to contribute to several Auckland charities, and present a parcel of books to the seamen which they AVonld find useful when far away upon tho great, waters. He must also stale that the petty officers and all connected with tho noble vessel now about to leave these shores for a considerable time, had by their good conduct won the lasting esteem of the people of Auckland. He begged to thank them very heartily on behalf of the stew ards of the recent, ball.—Mr Fernandez then proposed the health of Captain Suttee and the oilieers and crew of the Nymphe ; and, in doing so, said that as an old salt; who bad spent, many years on the blue waters, he felt that, he was en titled to the care of such a toast. He was notan eloquent, speaker like that, rare old admiral Sir Charles Napier, he was not gifted with the gab, but he must say that he had never met -.villi a jollier lot of men in all his life, and he felt ele vated in being amongst them. He might ask before sitting down, Avhy Host Humphreys of the " British " Avas not present.—Mr Chapman in reply said that he was deputed by Mr Humph reys to represent him. Previous to receiving the invitation, Mr Humphreys had promised to stand god-father to a friend's son at Ponsonby, and he was assisting to make merry at, the Christening.—Lieutenant Gordon thanked them very heartily for himself and brother oflicers, ainßho regretted -that Captain Sutticwas not present, lie, like his friend, Fernandez, was not a great speech-maker, nor could he sing a song. 'He hoped they would all enjoy them selves to their fullest extent; the dinner was good and the wines were good, and he hoped they would all be good boys. He would send a boat for them at 8 o'clock in the morning (cheers).—Mr Cairns then proposed the press of Auckland in suitable terms, which was res ponded to by Mr Blackmail of the Evicxing Stak. —Mr Davidson of the North Shore, pro posed the ladies, which was spoken tom eloquent terms by Mr Cairns.—Mr John Grey then pro posed the health of Mr and Mrs Cairns, to which Mr Cairns replied.—A number of songs wore sung by the seamen to the delight of all present, and the party broke up at midnight.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

Mb Bennett, Lillywhite's agent.has made good use of bis time since bis arrival. It is now decided that the match between the Auckland twenty-two and the English eleven will bo played at KUerslie Race Course. The Racing Club have agreed to let tho ground to the Management Committee for the year, and the latter body undertake the work of putting it into proper con dition for playing on. The Agent of the visiting team, will meet the Committee this evening, when the arrangements will be duly continued. The order of playing has been reversed, and it is now intended that l.lie Auckland match will be played first. The date is not quite certain, but it is more than likely Monday the 29th January, 1877, Anniversary Day, will be chosen for the opening day. The following tariff of charges has been lixed : Ad mission to pedestrians, each 2s; body of grand stand, 7s (id ; top of do.. _!s lid ; vehicles, is (id per horse (in addition to 2s each passenger) horse men, Is Od each. ' ]S To fault can be found Ayith these on the score of extravagance, while they arc sufficiently high to ensure a handsome sum for the three days Avhich the match is likely-to take up. Wc are informed that only one match will be played in each place,

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of Ncav Zealand—Buyers, £18 12s. Ccl. Colonial Bank (10s paid up)— Buyers, 31 (3d ; sellers, 32s (id. National Bank—Sellers, (ills. Now (Zealand Insurance do—Buyers, 78s Cd; sellers, 80s. South British Insurance—s6s Gd. (ex div.) Ci-oavu Princess—Buyers, os.; sellers, 5s 6d. Waitekauri— Sellers, Ifis. Smile of Fortune—Buyers, is. Union Beach, 00/; buyers, 00/; sellers, 01/. Tokatca- Buyers. 0/0 ; Sellers, 10/. Tairua (double)— Sellers, 1!)/. Welcome—s/, 5/3; sellers, 5/1. Golden Arrow -Buyers, 3/0: sellers, ■!/. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Bryley, the man convicted of attempted rape on a married Avonian at Pukekohc, Avill recciA-e 25 lashes to-morrow morning.

The proposal that comes from Wellington regarding the ban cruet to Sir Julius Vogel, sounds like a piece of cruel irony. There is a characteristic delicacy about the announcement that Wellington does not Avish to assume the lead in the matter, though the other "provinces" are to be invited to co-operate. The idea of the "provinces" emulating each other as to Avhicb shall throw the largest amount into the hat, and the possible danger of jealousy arising as to Avhich shall be foremost in doing honour to the man of all others Avho least deserves it, is so comical that it savours of a joke. If it be seriously meant, it is about the coolest piece of sheer "cheek" that has ever emanated even from Welling ton. As to the co-operation of Auckland, if the object Avere to purchase tar and feathers she could be safely counted in to contribute liberally.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AWCY.]

THE EMU AND STILL A FOR NEW ZEALAND.

ADVANCE IN KEROSENE,

SYDNEY.

—THIS DAY,

The stealu-barque Emu sailed from Ade laide river yesterday for Auckland.

MELBOURNE. —THIS DAY.

Private telegrams confirm the advance in kerosine, hops, and brandy. Eighteen hundred bags of the William Gifford's cargo of New Zealand oats changed hands on private terms. The steam-yacht Stella, for New Zealand, has arrived at Adelaide.

THE SERVIAN WAR.

London, September 2S. The Russian Press seems confident that peace will be restored between Turkey and the belligerent States after the armistice has expired. Servia and Montenegro, it is pro posed, shall remain "in statu quo," but hereafter there may be extension of territory and local autonomy for the other provinces. Russian volunteers are still joining the Servian army. Lord Derby, in replying to a deputation from the meeting held at Guildhall, said

that instructions Avere sent to Mr Elliott to iutervieAv the Sultan to denounce the atrocities in Bulgaria, and demand the pun ishment of the perpetrators. He expected that the solution of the present difficulty Avould be found in the local autonomy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Avith effectual guarantee against misrule of Bulgaria. Respecting Servia, Lord Derby concluded by favouring assumption of "gtatu cpao" without payment of indemnity. The Avar feeling in Servia is unabated. The aAA rards for the Centennial Exhibition announced, number 13,000 altogether, 550 are taken by British colonies.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 187(5.



T> H 0 T O G R A P 11 Y. Hemus and Hanna Have Just Received A FI NE C O L L E C T lON O F STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS OF THE SB" CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION ! =Ctt ON VIEW AT THEIR STUDIO, QtJEEN-STItEET. CH E A P F I R E WOOD KOR RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Pest Titroo Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, lis. Cash. UNITED ORDER OF FREE TEMPLARS. The (.rand Lodge Charier for New Zealand, of the above Order, havingarm-ed from England by last mail, a Special General Meeting of the N.L. Officers, and all fourth Degree Members, will be held in the Benefit Society's Lodge-room, Nelson-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 11th iustant, at 7.30 sharp. G. WARBURTON, W.P. JAMES COX, Secretary. Auckland, October _10,J 870. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of tho above District, will be held at the Newton Hall, on TUESDAY, 2ith October, at 7.30 p.m. Busiucss~Eo elect a Trustee in place of Mr Cote. ROBERT STEWART, Chairman. _ __ _ __ ___ _ ,i. BEVEGE, Cook-street, begs to return his sincere thanks to his kind friends and neigh bours who assisted in putting out the lire, also in saving property;—especially to Superinten dent Hughes and the Members of Ihe Fire Brigade, for the valuable aid they rendered on the occasion, without which kind assistance no losses must be very great; as it is, I lost 1 horse, 1 stable (four-stalled), and the workshop is damaged. I was only insured for £50 on the house, and lose about r6200 by damages. I am, yours thankfully, JAMES BEVEGE. ROBERT BARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, BrcakAvater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Largo and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required.- October 10, 187(5. WANTED, a good Man Cook.—Apply at the Wharf Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart active Boy for the country, about 15 years of age—Apply Lyons Bros., Queen-street. W~ ANTED, for Chatham Islands, a good General Servant. References required. —E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, by a respectable middle aged person, a Situation as Housekeeper, or to take charge of children, or to look after a sick lady. Highest references. —Apply for address at this ollice. WH ITEBAItT^WHITEBAIT, at City Bufkett, To-night and To-morrow.— Slacey & McEwin. W~~ ANTEDTforTCoTuitoy Hotel, a Man to make himself generally useful. —Apply at Patterson's Stables, Queen-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Dress making.—Apply Miss Wells, East-street, NcAvton. WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply at this oiiice. ANTED, a Youth to the Clicking,— A. R. and F. Goodaerc, Boot, Upper CI os'ers. Grey-street. "TXTANTED, a steally, hamly man, or v V strong Youth, to make himself generally useful. References required.—Apply at once to Flag-stall Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, a steady Man, constant em ployment.—G. Foster, Bootmaker, Pitt street, "VirANTED, a respectable Girl, about T? 31 or 15 years of age.—Apply to Mrs Banks, corner of Wyndham and Ilobson-streets. WANTED, a Slipper Bath (old or new) quick.—" Bath, Stab Office, WANTED, Engagement as Pressman and Colour Printer.- Austin Power, Portland House, II übsc.n-street, ANTED, a Barmaid, also a House maid, and a young person as Waitress; references required.—Apply WiiilcnuUa Hotel. W~" ANTED, "Eiglit Pickmon Avitli picks. Martin Donaher, Reclamation Works, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, an active Boy able to milk a cow.—Apply at this office. W~ ANTEDTTi"I-liimly'Tfarni Labourer ; must be a good sheep shearer and gar dener. —Apply at this oflico, ) X\7" ANTED, a General Servant. —Apply !Ty Mrs, HiY.vdou, Wakofiold-street. .YXTAN.TED, good Machinists, also good t V Finishers at piece work.—Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakctieid-strceU TJ^ANTED, by a Young Lady, op. V V ongagement, its Nursery Goyeroess. Apply at 'Miss Coil's Sclcyl Registry Oiiice, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. PAYNE, College Hill, Ponsonby. c BEST BREAD, 3d. per Loaf at the Shop, 3kl. delivered. "OOAftD AND RESIDENCE for Two J3 single Men at Mrs. Mace's, Upper ~.'a\ streel, opposite Cross-sure r, WANTED, a first-class Female Cook for an Hotel.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a young Man to make him self generally useful.—Apply Edgar's Dye Works, Richmond; or at Welieslcy-slrcet East. WANTED, an Upholsterer; one avlio is acquainted with Polishing preferred. Apply to Langley and Newman, Napier.



WANTED to LET, a large 4-rooined Verandah Cottage (neighbourhood of Symonds-street), good Avell, tank, &c—Apply to Secretary Mechanics' Institute. WANTED, an Improver to the Cabinet making.— Apply to J. B. Smyth, second next door to Star Office. WANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady in a Shop, or any light employment. Address " E.L.," Stah Office. _ "ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy, Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, AVith 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 Fcrtcusand Albernvtc—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.8.-—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale A'cry cheap. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machino Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just, Received, per Hero, a fresh 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 principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W~ XNTED to SELL, immediately, a Bargain, a Freehold Building Allotment off Karaugahapc Road. Also, 131 acres of Good Lund, bounded by a creek, fenced, slab house, good well of Avatcr, 15 acres cleared and under grass, 40 acres A-aluablo bush, easy distance from town.--For particulars apply at the Cheap Bed ding and Furniture Marl, corner of High and Victoria-streets East, near Greyhound Hotel. — N.8.—8-roomod Housed to Let in Upper Queer. - street. WAOT^MWWN, avc are delivering T T our best Ti-trcc Wood, full measurement, AVithin the City, at 12a. per ton cash.—W. and G. WINSTOKK. WANTED, Purchasers of Furniture, Cooking Utensils, large Copper Boilers, Stoves and Ovens, Ironmongery, Spades, &0., Sashes, Doors, Carpenter's Tools, &c., Books, Boots, Clothes, &c. Something to suit all classes at. the Cheap Furnitures Mart, corner High and Victoria-street East, near Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Prices to suit tho times. 111 AVE^USTOPEN ED a foAv dozen of Leslie's Thread Socks for Gentleman's Avcar at 25., or 235. per dozen. These Goods arc with out doubt equally as pleasant wear as silk, and at one-third the price. Come early, as I have only a few.—Samuel, Coombks. WANTED" KnoAvn,"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. Jamibson, J ex., Propictor. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street Fast. WANTED Known that I am delivering my best Three Wood within the city at 12s per ton; cut, 13s cash; full measurement guaranteed.— W. A. Smith. Coal and St cam Fire wood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham streels. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired: Colours warranted fast, and not Avash oft. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wclleslejr street 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. WANT ED KNOWN that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to wilh despatch^ K1 T ING ANL) BOOKKEEPING 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. . WANTED KnoAvn, Garments made to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tweeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coonibes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Xewton Road. KEEP YOUR HEAD COOL, and call on COOMBISS, and secure foi- yourself one of the Cork North wood Ventilating' Hats. Call in and sec them. No harm done if you do not buy.—SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, Queen-street. WXNTED KNOWN, that the proprie tor of the Turkish Baths has enlarged his Callidarium, erected an extra shampooing room. and introduced Bartholomew's Patent Ventilator. 'Pen persons can now be passed through in an hour. Two shampoocrs in attend ance on Saturdays. They are now replete, and ah the benefits of a T. B. are realised. The quarterly season tickets are about, to be issued cheap. Open daily from 9 am to 0 pin. Ladies Thursday. Prices: 3/6: Saturday afternoon, 2/; eight' tickets for £11/. N.B.—The Baths are open every Wednesday morning, at 0 o'clock. Quarterly Tickets, £1 10/. _ ]~ "0YAITOi5ANGE INSTITUTION OF _J NEW ZEALAND. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held in the Hall, Krrangahape Road, on TUESDAY, the 17th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Brethren of U.A.I. Order arc invited to attend. By order of the R.W. Grand Master, DIXON'S NO. 1 COLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A Call of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the above-named Company has been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, 31, Insurance Buildings, on WEDNESDAY, 11th October, 1870. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. | A TTENTION !—No. 3 COMPANY $0\- AUCKLAND RIFLES. il Monthly Inspection Parade on THURS DAY next, at 7.30 p.m., in Full Dress, with arms and accoutrements. Annual Meeting after the Parade. Rifle Practice on Wednesday morning next, at C o'clock sharp, Avcather permitting. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain. _o*§_«.Sß_»_£!-F'«- A'rrd.AAdA'A^ -^s__^ji^ksps4^f T EVELS OF ANGLESEA-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, October 10, 187 G. The City Council will hear objections (if any) to the Proposed Level for Anglesea-street, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, (instead of 11th instant, as previously advertised). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. c^^^OdO^O^ •*OoMsmktS&Ag: DRAINAGE ALBERT AND CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. Town Clerk's Office, October 10,1876. The City Council Avill receive Tenders until noon of WEDNESDAY, tile 18th instant, for Drainage Works in Albert, and Custom-house streets,' in accordance Avith plans and specifica tions, to be A-iewed at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk, HHENDERS FOR PRINTING. i Town Clerk's Office, October 10, 1870. The City Council will receive Tenders foi Printing until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 1811: instant, for a period of Twelve Months,from the Ist November proximo, in accordance with terms and specifications to be vieAved at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accep any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. . . P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clark,



m H E A T R E R O YA L. POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO NIGHTS OF MR. & MRS. J. L. HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! £1000 REWARD ! £1000 REWARD ! THURSDAY: Grand Compliment,.ky and Fareavell Benefit of MR. JOHN L. HALL. Will Shortly Appear: KOHLER & BENT'S GREAT NOVELTY TROUPE. ARTUN I O N. " MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the Art Union principle, a largo numbor of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &o. THIRTY PRIZES. 200 .Members at £1 Each. Prize. £ s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 2—Elegant Cushion GOO 3—Footstool 1 10 0 __—Smoking Cap 15 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket .. 2 0 0 o—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7—Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 !)—Tea Oosey 2 10 0 10—Smoking Cap 15 0 11—Pocket, Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion COO 1-I—l Irawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Cap 15 0 16— Tea Cosey .. .. .. .. .. 2 ::■ 0 17—Footstool IWO 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 25—Lady's Elizabethian Chair .. .. 12 0 0 26—Elegant Cushion 5 0 0 27—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 28—I )rawing-room Bracket .. .. 10 0 2!J—Cushion 500 30—Cashmere Shawl 50 0 0 These really Magnificent Works o' Art arc NOW ON VIEW" at MADAME N -.LSON'S Establishment, Albert Buildings, Qaeon-street, Avhero tickets may also be procured. A UCKLAND CATTLE SHOW JOk. TO HE HELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, ox THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1576, When upwards £500 will bo given away in Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &c„ &c. For further particulars, see Posters or Adver tisements in AVeekly Papers. Entries close November 1,1876. WM. PERCIVAL Secretary. PITT-STREET WES LEY AN CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. SOIREE: WEDNESDAY EVENING, 18th October. TENDERS are required for Erecting a VILLA RESIDENCE, at Ponsonby, to the 11th inst.— T. B. CAMERON, Architect. BILLIARD TABLE. —For Sale, . one .if Alcock's Best Ta jles, complete. Speci fications to ba s en at the office of J M. Fraser, 36, Insurance Buildings. B"~6ARDAND RESIDENCE.—Wanted two or three respectable young Men as Boarders.—Apply for address this office. "1 AS- RE WARD.—Strayed from Mount JLxl' Eden, on the Ith instant, a Bay Marc, small head, bushy inane, slightly lame off near hind leg.—Any person bringing her to Samuel Nelson, Mount Eden, will receive the above reward. TO Laundry Women, Hotel-keepers, and others.—FOß SALE, a Bargain, a nearly new Royal Patent Washing, Wringing, and Mangling Machine; the owner giving up the laundry business. Price, £5 10s.—Apply at this office. /CONCERTINA S. J. BROAVN & SON have Just Opened, at their Music AY arohouse, Shortland-street, a Splendid Assortment, from ss. 9d. upwards. Q rji J g jT All persons haA-ing Claims against the Estate of the late Sergeant Jas. Elliott, must furnish particulars of the same to his executors, T. W. Mason and George Jeffery, Police Station, Auckland, by MONDAY, the 16th October, 1876. A MEETING of the Management Coni -OL mitt.cc for Reception of English Cricketers will be held THIS EVENING, at the Thames Hotel, at 7.30 sharp. W. F. BUCKLAND, Hon. Sec. TVf~o t i c e.—reOnquishing JLI BUSINESS.-Mr. M. J. Leahy, Boot maker, wishes to intimate to the inhabitants of Onehunga, and the surrounding districts, that he is about, to retire from business, but before doing so Avishes to return his sincere thanks to iiis friends and customers who so well patronised him. N.B.—All acoounta duo to the above M. J. L. not set tied on or before tho Ist day of Novem ber, Avill bo handed over to a Solicitor for recovery. TflOR SALE, a Great Bargain, a FARM JL 1 of 230 Acres, 60 miles north of Auckland, 10 acres in grass (now this year), fenced with 3 railed fence, puriri posts, the rest nearly all bush, close to a tidal river. Good soil, sandstone, and limestone bottom, Capital run for airy quantity of cattle all the year. Running streams in the driest weather. To a good scatter very liberal terms. Only selling because owner can not go on the farm. Price, cash £30, and £150 on mortgages at 8 per cent.; or for cash, £165.— Apply " J.A., care Star Office, Auckland, Olß,—Your Subscription for the OCCI DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take pla.fce on or about OCTOBER 31st, is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, EDWD. PERKINS. 171 Oii SALE, 1 3-horsc aud 1 2^-horse JL power Engine and Boiler; 1 L.-ton Endless Chain Lifting Block, and 1 Machine for cutting and screwing gas pipe, bolls, &c„ &c—Apply to Mr. George Kitchen, Auckland Brass Foundry, Lome-street, Auckland. TO LET, a~!Troomed Cottage.—Apply Mrs. Walsh, Newton Store. TO LET, t.Avo good Cottages inlEdwardes street in a thorough state of repair.— F. G. Ewington. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahapo'Road.Newton. BURNISHED HOUSK & s iJLJwfe* TO LET, a Furnished Seven-roomed House in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. O LET, a Room and Shop, AvitVi side entrance, in the Newton Road, Also four roomed Cottage near the Edinburgh Castle in Newton Road; good well <rf watef Ihiqufe o Grc^Apply to J. W, rjnO LET, 2 Rooms and Kitchen.—Apply v ~„, t0 i Mrs V. Pi; o]l1. opposite Queen-street, Karangahapc Road, MnpO LET~ the Auckland Servants JL Registry Office, foot of Grey-street- Apply to M. 11. Busby, corner of Cook, street. jj|t I O LET, in St. George's Bay fy-*^a Rosa, Parnell, _. Six-roo.ued House, xvi< a front and b:t :fc veran ;ah ; good supply Ot ralr and well water, and every convenience —Apdlv tc Rioliard Reals, Parnell. v MmO LET, or FOR SALE, on easj JL terms, 2 Ngav Cottages, Ponson^, • ___ Road, 5 rooms each.—Apply at Ma^-feld'' ;■ Foundry, Albert-street. MmO LET, at Newmarket, next the JL Post-office, a Shop and House of : . _ rooms and kitchen, or Dwelling-house wil 1 V>° l et separately.—Apply to J. Angus, at the Post-ofhcc. MrilO LET, a large commodious Shop J__ Albert Hotel Buildings, Queen-street Albeil Hoteir dCrate,~AlJply t0 J" Stewart



A XnOR SALE, that staunch Cutter $0 JF COKALIE, tju&. Well found, and ready for sea.—Apply to mfflm* L. D. NATHAN & CO. ~^ TO-MORROW, AT ONE O'CLOCK. FINAL SAL E. PILEAETNG-OUT SALE BY AUCTION \y of DRAPERY, &C, &C, AT Messrs. lIEMUS & TRIGG'S, Queen-street- Still Bargains to be had. Also, Their Interest in Premises, Goodwill, Shelving, Ghws Cases, Counters, &c., &c. R. ARTH UR, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11. C I T V M A R T. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, CLOTHING &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on AVcdnesday next, at, 11 o'clock. New and Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, Clothing, &C, &c. Terms at Sale. Also, On Account of Whom Concerned, Ex England's Glory: ONE BALE, containing 39, 30 in. Grey Calicos. . 72 in. Sheetings, more or less damaged. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12. ON THE PREMISES OF R. W. DYSON, QUEEN-STREET. SHOP FIXTURES, COUNTERS GLASS CASES, LARGE MIRRORS SHOW TABLES, STANDS CBANDELIERS, REFLECTORS GASFITTINGS, ETC. GRANT & MORTON HAVE receiA'ed instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of B. W. Dyson, to sell by auction on the premises, 81, Queeii-street, on Thursday next, al 11 o'clock, The Whole Shop Fittings, Counters, Glass Cases, Gas Fittings, &c, all in first-rate condition ; the Shop having recently been fitted up regardless of cost. . Terms:—Cash. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18. THE DRURY CATTLE SALE Avill be held on Wednesday, October 18, at 12 o'clock, FOR SALE, a Mixed Herd of 300 head STORE CATTLE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Octooer 13, at 11 o'clock, Carriage and Double Harness Fair of Carriage Horses Two Ladies' Biding Horses (one in foal to Bacific) The chesnut Gelding, Louis DOr (a Avell knoAvn fencer. The Carriage has tAvo moveable heads, and in a few minutes can be changed from an open Barouche to a close carriage. Can be inspected before day of sale at the concrete stables, Eden Crescent, Official Bay. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12. *~ THE REMUERA YARDS. * FOR SALE, on Thursday next, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, 40 Well-bred Steers, in fresh condition 100 Well-bred Pigs, light Aveights 3.00 head Choice Fat Cattle, medium do. 300 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11. THE CATTLE FAIR. CONCENTRATING numbers of Stock \J on one occasion brings a large attendance of buyers, and is mutually advantageous, A second Fair will be held on NoA'ember 11, tho Saturday following the Cattle Show, Avhen 1000 head of Store Cattle will he yarded. Entries must be made before Thursday. October 2IJ. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, The Racehorse DARKLE, winner of CaA^alry Cup, and ran good second for Farmers' Purse at last meeting. Two Light Harness Horses from Taranaki. At 11 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. ' COTTAGE PIANOFORTES. THE subscribers Avill sell at their Rooms .o l^-street, on Friday next, 13th instant, at 12 o clock, * THREE COTTAGE PIANOFORTES by Bord, Paris. J SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON Auctioneer. ' FRIDAY, OCTCd3ERI3. " HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c, &C, &c. mHE subscribers will seU at the Mart liVdX ' on ay next> 13tl * "lst-^ An Assortment of Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneer. * THURSDAY, OCTOBERLJ. SCHOONER FORTUNE. THE subscribers'Avill sell at the Mart . , * Fort-street, on Thursday, 12th instant, at 12 o clock, The Schooner FORTUNE. 22 tons register carries 50 tons firewood, Avell found, &c.' now lying between Firewood Wharf and BreakAvater. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 11. ! HJmtoJF AMERICAN FRUITS, J ONIONS,.FILBERTS, CHEESE, &c. ; EX AUSTRALIA, «< SAN FRANCISCO. I H, S. -MEYERS & CO. TX7TLL sell by auction, on the above j TT date, at 11 o'clock, \ IST cases Choice Apples, comnr.sino- Rin. I (0 stones, Pearmuine, Rugsetts, £cV^ 5 18 cases Bears comprising Jargonelles^ Rergamots, Brown Ben-y s £a S» 2 cases New Filberts * ' °" , - 31 Prime Cheese, tin lined 15 cases Spanish Onions Terms at Sal<? %