OUR FOOTBALL REPRESENTATIVES.

Trn-R*• wsp a capital practice-match in the Onv^rt,. went Hrnsß ftJd yesterday between the football players revert Jo play Canterbury „„.. * teem rf all cormrs. The■ folTowwsr are the names of the tjUvptr : B^prcentatives' Henderson. Whewell, Carter, Kerr, Guflproon. D»d*r. Nolan. Wowbr-.v. J. Machv Cartel!', J Haultain. W Harvey, Orchard Cotton. B*l*loo*.,Je Croston. Yates, Hanna. Bobnhfaur FMMwwk, HlMben. Thomas. In spite of their numeri c»l inferiority, the " rpps " lml decidedly the advun -1m(T0 in the gnme. which was one of tho best practices the Auckland men have had yet. The all-come-s' team were a very fair lnt and played up well Mr Croxton one of the Canterbury flfteeD, was consoicu •bv nraoner them, and if we may judjrfi of the South erners from tho first; S9ni pj ei they wi)l prove a tf)Ugh lot In rUving-up-hillthe "t0,,"" held the boll well in the middle tha Held, and Henderson and Caster who were both in splendid feUK made some fine runs, alHinneh they were not qnile succefsful in iretMijS -all Ihe way. After changing ends, tee ton forc-d the ball at r.nce down to thn nei>hbourhoud of tbeir opponent's froal, and it was kept thfire for some tfme. and two touches were obtained by Gudeeon and Marty. The tries, however, were not successful, though in one instance the ball passed directly over one of the r.osts. Gudgeon seemfd disposed t« take, thin?« more easily than usual, although no fsuit ex-' cent this could be. found with bis play, Whewell ticked splendidly, but wants to be a little more lively i™l i fl: the *ame conaraent 1 fit Kerr the other half bark, Dnder wan's coolness, he is an extremely powerful and useful man. but is liable to let. his im peruositv rnn away with h's judement. and the cry of riff sule" is too frequently heard in reference to him Keep cool, my lod, keep cool, and you will do more good. Nolan wants all the practice he can cet and so does Mowbray: the latter is playing better, and the former no* 50 well as last seaßon. Both MaoVy and woon ppcm in pood condition and keep well on 1h« ball. The play on the whole was very satisfactory, and Rives stronr? hopes of success. The way in which thp men worked into me another's hands was particu -1-i-ly notineabln. an* is an excellent fe^tvire. From what, we have peon, al 1 the dcpartmeTits of the cam are well represented. With repard to weight, th steam wit>nnt, boiiij? a heavy one. has gnod substantial stuff in Gudgeon. Duder Mucky. Henderson, and one or two of the countrymen "Dropning" h»s effective performers in Whewell, Kerr, Gudgeon. Mowbray, while in tho "running" almost all the men are 'over the average, and one or two partiru l«rly good, notubly the two mentioned above. It sepms that at rhris'chnreh there has been much thn same difficulty ii mating up the team, as ocenrred with us laetyenr. In some oises the best mm hwe been unable to petawny, and two or three letter*hav appeared in thn local pnpe»s tfcprpcintiricr the merit1! r.f the tesm decided or To these Mr TTarrmn, the president of the rhri=tr>hTir<Vh Football C'nb replies in a letter to thn Liittldon Times in which he siys the team is a very gird one, though not the Ivst that could be got tope*her were all the men »vftil»ble ; and he exonerates the Football Club f'om th« charge of unjustly reflertinp on the mercantile firms of the city for refusing leave of absonce to some good play ers. BMh the Selection Committee and the "Reception Committee have made arraneomerits for going out to Onehunea on the morning of Wednesday next to meet the Canterbury team and escorting them into town.

The following are th« sifles for the m»*ch to morrow The " All-Comers" may apnear in any colours bu*. blue and white :—Tnter-Prnvincial team : Henderson, "Woon Gudgeon, Darter, Sharland Jones, J. IVTacfcy. Whewell. Nolan, Dacre ; emergency men : K>rr, Mowbray. Buder. All-Oomers : Blaekett, Blades, Bodle, Castelli, Caverhill, Cotton, Onxton, Ewen, W. Harvey, J. Haultain, T. Macky, OrcWd, w. Philson, J, Phllson, Stronger, Wood ward, Yates.

THE OPERA.

A capital programme wss put forth by the Simon sen Troupe for last nirht. In addition to the sparkling opera of "CaTlo Brosrhi,' a concert was announced, and proved a most charming slices". This inaugurated the proceedings, the soloists includ ing th<» best voices in the company, and the instru mental performances consisting of two violin solos by Mr Martin Himonsen. accompanied by Madame BY-ny S'monsen at the piano. These purforrrmr'esa ■were the feature of the concert, and o'icited vociferous applause. Mr Simonsen is no less remark able ss a violinist Mian as a conductor : he possesses p rfect control ovor his instrument and manages toms wonderful effects. His touch is eminently delicate, but when ho likes he brings out a great volume of sound. For tasteful exnression his pl*yinu is conspicuous. The piece which ha selected was an arrangement of favorite airs called "Life on the Ocean." compiled by Madam") Simoneea. Mr Simonson played Anld Robin Gray as an encore with like snecers Signor Itforler sang " Thou Art so Near and yet so Far " very beautifully, the singer's liqned notes telling to great advantage in the simple, ballad. Mr Harrington gav«> " "Wrecked and Saved " with vigor and effect. Miss Lambert chosn the fsvorite song " O fair dove, O fond dove," and ren dered it very aweetlv. Mr Markharn apneared in a comic ditty "'Tls hard to Love" with im mense ar-plause, Thd opera followed, and went off well. The cast was the same as at tba first repre sentation, Madame Pimonsen and Mr Florence being the most conspicuously meritorious performers To night the Annie Mailtart's grand opera The Hermit's Bell is to be performed, and we understand that the representation is to be one of the grandest of the season. This opera has had a great run wherever it has been performed. The argument appeared in our last evening's issue,

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Thi interesting plvr of "■Rnby" was repeated la«t evening at the Prince of Waleß Theatre with ffreat success. The housn was full. and every thing: p»saed in the mo«t satisfactory manner. Nell app'iarei in the eriiae of five dUtinct characters, all Of which were trun to the original types, and in which both >"ell and Mr Glddens were justly aDwlftTideil. A great d«al of mirth was created by a little biy in the pit. became so excited br what he saw in the lunatic Asylum gone, worn Nell, by onn of her clever tricks, ai^i tha escapo of the prisoner, «-nrt gsts itito th« ceil hervelf, and when th« supposed waller went to let the prisoner ont. the enthnsiastio child bawled out at thR top of his voice. " Why he's gone—ho's out," -which Bet the whol* house in a roar of laughter Mr Giddens' Bob Tricfeatt was a life like portrait, as trna in its way an *hat or Bob Cr*t chett in th» "Christmas OarM." Mr and Mrs S^arle, Mrs Collier, »nd Miss Jessie Raymond, as well as Messrs Inclis, "Williams, T'nrton. and others of th« company contributed not a little to t-e comrjletion and lively rendering of Euby, We notice thit tho suecsss which has attended these performance*, has indued Mr Delias to re-eni?3ge Nell and Mr Glrfd»ns for two more nights. This evening, Tom Tsyior's " Ticket of T.eiro Man " will be presented, NpU ap pearing as "Willoughby, and Mr Giddens as Melter Moss. The high character of this play, and its sympathies with an oppressed portion of the peoplo. have made it a popular favorite, and with two snch performfrs»s Nel! and Mr Giddens, aisinted by oth=.r members of this talonted cow-any, it cannot fail in attracting a numerous audience.

CONCERT LAST NIGHT.

The concert at the Wellesley-sereet Young Men's Rooms last nveninsr. was well attended. Rev. W. J. Williamg occupied the chair, and in a brief but elo quent speech, introduced the programme. Mr Ryan opened with the " fiell-riDgerß." which w»s ably exe cuted, and subsequently sang "Let the Night Dirken. Two young ladies, Mi«s Garty and Miss Marbrook, sang f- duet " Jnanita," and a two-part song " Wind and the SJarp." in an excellent manner, and ware mncfi praised. Miss Hurst mug " Shells of the Ocean," and " I love the Merry Sunshine," and was recalled. Her beautiful singing added much to the entertain ment M> Forder gaye " Nil Dasperandum in masterly style, aDd was oblige-l to reappear. Messrs Rowe and Caley gave a pianoforte duet which was a most plflusinz performance, and highly creditable to those younjr men. Mr Jsme« Buttle recited corroctiv a po-m " The Shipwreck." in which he displayed ranch elocutionary skill. Mr Theophilus Poopergavo a humorous readingfrorn an American author entitled. "Niagara' The piece was capitally render?^. Indeed, we never heard Mr Cooper so well. Mr BUckmtn read a simple poem on a Devonshire lane, which will appear In to-morrow's supplement of the Star. Mr Ewington pave a Spurgeonic sketch on "Tall Talk" and "Mrs T3 's alarms" in an animated manner, the latter especially, and which electrified the audience. The concert concluded with the " National Anthem," The proceeds of the con. cert will go to the funds for adding to the Sunday, school library of Pitt-street

Inquest on the Body of Mrs Philp.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Eoy Roy Hotel, Freeman's Bay, before Dr Philson Goroaer, and a jury on the body of Eisther Philp, who died suddenly yesterday morning. The jary having viewed the body of deceased, the following evidence was ad-

duced

William Philp, deposed that he was a mill-sawyer, residing in Centre-Btreet, Free man's Bay, and the husband of deceased ; her age was 47. She appeared qnite well yester day morning on getting up at 7.15, and took in the milk, and afterwards went to Mr Sullen, the baker for some bread, and from there she went to the Freeman's Hotel, and returned at eight o'clock. She brought some beer with her, and asked witness to take some, he took haifa glass. She then wend into the kitchen and drund some herself and immediately vomited. She then went to a neighbours house, and shortly after her father, Robert Stow, called to him to come and help Esther; he was lying on the bed reading; that was about half-past nine ; he went out and found she was ill; he assisted to carry her into the house, and laid her on the bed. She appeared to be fainting; she was helpless As soon as he saw her, he told her father to fetch her mother, for he believed Bhe was dying. He did so, and her mother came in at once ; she seemed to be gasping for breath, and could not speak, nor was she conscious ; she was deathly white, and her lips were

blue. He immediately ran for Dr. Bayntun, ™J before he' arrived she was quite dead. bhe had been complaining for some time past, and had lost flesh. She was attended by Dr Stewart in the Kaipara, who told her that she was in a delicate state of health and that she must take care of herself. She had given way to drink during the past three months. H e could not say what was the immediate cause of death. She did not take her meals freely, and the day before her death she was in liquor. Francis Thomas Bayntun, medical practi tioner, of Wellington street, deposed he did nr>t know the deceased. He was called to visit her yesterday about ten o'clock a.m. On reaching the house, he found that she was d«?.d ; had been dead about half an hour ; Iho body was still warm. She had an unhealthy, livid look, but there was no froth at the mouth ; she did not appear to have died of convulsions ; there was a strong smell of liquor about her. From what he saw and heard, he should say that she died from the excessive use of intoxicating liquor, and absence of proper nourishment; there were no marks of violence about the body He did not think that a post mortem examination was necessary. Robert Stow, senr., deposed that Eliza Philp was his daughter, and yesterday morn ing he called at Mr Brown's in Centre-street, to enquire for his daughter, aa he thought she was drinking ; he found her there with her head resting on a small box ; she was apparently asleep, and be tried to rouse her. but without success ; he believed she was all but dead at the time. He lifted her in his arms, and tried to carry her across to her own house; she was dying, apparently without the power of speech. Mrs Brown said she had only came into her house and had not taken any drink there. He called her husband who assisted in getting her on to the bed. She had been drinking heavily for three months. Mr Stow, of the Freeman's Hotel, was his nephew. Jessie Stow, wife of Robert Stow, of the Freemnn^s Hotel, deposed that she had known deceased for three years. She came to the hotel yesterday morning between 8 and 9 o'clock, and bad a nobbier of brandy and a quart of beer in a bottle ; she drank the brandy and took the beer home. She was quite sober, and did not complain of being ill ; did not observe any difference in her looks.

Mrs Margaret Brown refused to be sworn, and was taken into custody.

The jury |then retired to consider their verdict.

The jury asked that the woman Brown should be compelled to give evidence, but the coroner said they could only commit her. Constable Naughton went to call the woman, when Bhe was missing. He went after her, when she declared she would not come with out being carried, and then she would not kiss the book.

Late Cablegrams

SiTDNEY.— THIS DAY,

A lengthy meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday, supposed to be with reference to the San Francisco Mail Service. MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY. The second mate of the Birrabool was acquitted of culpable neglect in the late col lision, but committed for trial for disobe dience of orders.

MESSES FISHER AND COS OPENING.

To-day the notable feature in Queen-street has been the magnificent show of meat exhibited at Messrß Fisher and Co's new shop, which has been opened to-day. With out exception the <?bow is the finest ever seen in Auckland. We understand that the beasts whose gigantic quarters now decorate the shop, were purchased at the last cattle show where they took prizes, and they have been in clover ever since—that is nine months—in preparation for to-day's inaugu ration of the new premises. The two enormous " porkers " flanking the entrance, are magnificent specimens, which would do credit to the Agricultural Hall, London. The rows of sheep are arranged in most taateful order, and with true artistic effect, which is heightened by the bright fresh hues of the fat and lean intermingling in pleasant harmony. The " fatted calf "is not wanting, nor is the tempting and juicy sucking pig. For lamb it is rather early. Taken altogether Messrs Fisher and Co's establishment is evidently to be carried on in future in a style which leaves all rivals behind, and reminds one of the glories of Slater of Kensington, and Jeffries of Piccadilly.

DEATH OF HENDERSON.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir, —This moraine;, on reading the report in the papers that Henderson died the other month in Northern America, I was grieved and deeply depressed. Truly Henderson was a noble man ! But, humanly speaking, Mb death was a mistake. A frightful mistake ! Now, I see the physician deposed that he did not die of the rheumatic gout which had at Melbourne firat laid him aside ; but, going on his excursion for recruit of health and energy into the cold regions of Northern America, and being doubtless physically susceptible, he got cold or catarrh, and supervening inflammation of the chest. He should not have travelled there. He needed rest and quiet. Had he ensconced himself here for about twelve months in a snug and pretty cottage, he might have lived another long, long twenty years. I said, humanly speaking. Yes. Well, now, sir, Melbourne Henderson is, alas, alas, goHe !—gone, as the Bible has it, "the way of all (the earth)." It i* a sorrowful thing. It costs a fifty years training and educing to get out such a man. His last discourse before a vast audience at the Choral Hall here, on astronomy, theo logically viewed, was a perfect master-piece, and delivered to the rapt audience without either M.P. or note. He was the chief of the Congregational Independents in Melbourne. He reminded me of our friend Dr Liefchild of London. He singularly evinced " the meek ness of wisdom." Singular, inasmuch as the meekness of imbecility or mental weakness is not uncommon. Our world can ill spare so eminently superior and useful a man. He is now buried in British America. —I am, etc., W. E. Sadler.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Steamer ' Hero.' The Hero passed here about 10.30 this morning. ... m . Sailed —William and Julia for Thames ; Onward, Fawn, and Golden IslaDd for Auck land. The lona sailed for Auckland with 65 head oattle, and a large cargo of piga and gum. Passengers : Rev Burrows, Messrs. Ireland, Hayes, Holdship, S. Stephenßon, Waste, Lorrigan, Witt, Captain Barker and wife, Mrs Hutchinson, Mrs Rountroe, and twelve others.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). Thursday. A Frail Limb of the Law. Edmund Hastie, recently member of the Ohristchurch police force, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labor, fer stealing jewellery and articles of wearing apparel, from his comrades at Chtistchurch depOt.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]- This day. An English Ship The Midlothian, from London, is jußt signalled at the Heads; she will be in harbour this afternoon, with general cargo and passengers. No immigrants. Captain Ferries has requested an official inquiry into the respective duties and respon sibilities of the commander of Royal Mail Steamers, and local pilots on entering New Zealand harbours. Captain Ferries brought the Zealandia into port, and alongside the wharf this morning without a pilot. She sails North at 4 p.m.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent). This day. The Standard Insurance Company. At the annual meeting on the 4th Sep tember, the balance-sheet will shew a nett balance of £9,500, to be appropriated as follows : Sixpence a share will be added to the capital amount, making 123 6d paid-up ; 40 per cent of surplus to be carried t# credit of reserve fund ; 30 per cent to be paid to policy-holders in the company, whose ac counts shew a credit balance for the pre- Geding twelve months; and the re maining 30 per cent, to be also carried to reserve tund. The capital would then stand at £31,250, and the reserve fund at ££,SlO

The nett fire, marine and fidelity premiums amounted to £26,046 ; interest on investments £1255 ; and the losses £15,379 ; salaries etc., £5,532.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—£lS 53; buyers, £18 ss. South British Insurance—Buyers, 55a. National Insurance —Buyers, 255. Comet—Buyers, 6d. Julius Vogel—Buyers, Is 3d. Waitekauri—l7s 6d to ISs 6d ; buyers, 18s 3d. Cure— 6s : sellers, 6s 6d.

Queen of May— Sellers, 8s 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 55a, Morning Light—Sellers, 5s 3d. Tairua (dble)-17s 6d, 18a ; buyers, 18a 6d Welcome- lla, lls 3d, Gd ; selle.s, 11s 9d Shannon and Fergus—Sellers, 2s 9d. Golden Arrow—Buyers, 2s. United Kingdom 2s 8d ; sellers, 2t 9d- Joseph JSewman, Chairman.

MRS TOPP FOUND.

The missing woman Mary Topp, was found this morning in Karanghape road, safa and sound.

A barque is coming in as wo go to press. By an advertisement in another portion of our issue it will be observed that Messrs Hurst ft Co, 101 Queen-3treet,foffer Tasmania potatoes ex Vivid, at low prices. We have heard that those who used similar potatoes last season for seed purposes were much gratified with the results. It appears as if they were peculiarly adapted to the climate of this country for the above purpose, while it needs no comment of ours to recommend them to all lovers of a really fine potatoe for household use.

ONLY Is lid and 2s3d Is it true ?

The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are how felt all over the world ; every vessel reaching this pert brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Workin Glasses can now obtain what a few years ag only the wealthy could purchase. Tha goo ship* " Inverallan " and " Robina Dunlop have brought a large assortment of Floo Cloths and Carpets for Holloway and Garliok which they are able to sell at snrprisingl low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wid at Is lid and 2a 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15, 18, and 24 feet wids, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3a 4d, 3s Gd, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard ; Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at Ss 9d. Also House Furniture of all kinds manufactured under the superintendence »f Mr E. Gran well (kte Uranwell and Co., Shortland-street). The upper, middle, and working classes cub all get goods to suit them at the City Hall Drapery and Furniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Gaklick, Proprietors,

JfiVJfiNUK* JSTAK, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, m<L



LOBNE-STKEET HALL, SOCIAL EVENING, MONDAY, 28th AUGUST, 187 G. Tea at 6.30 p.m. At 7.30 p.m. Music, &c, ■will commonco, Including Songs by Miss Edger Quartette by the Orpheus Glee Club Varied Instrumental Selections Reading by Mr Fraser Short Paper by Mr Edger on Culturo and Religion, &C, &C i &O. N.B.—No admission during the performance of any piece. .No .Encores. TAMB! J^AMB! J^AMB?! FIRST LAMB OF THE SEASON ! ! ! AT A. DO EN WELL'S, CORNER OF QITEEy AND BARBY-STRBETS THE FINEST SHOW OF MEAT EVER SEEN! A. DOBNWELL. THE PRIMEST MEAT AT THE LOWEST PRICES! A. DORNWELL. EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON! AN INSPECTION SOLICITED. PLEASANTLY-SITUATED Aparl meats at Mrs Morley'a, Haveloclc Home, Symonds-street. npEACHING OF THE PIANOFORTE. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland.—ME. HENEY BOWE begs to offer his services as Teacher of, the Pianoforte. Having had. many years tuition in in the art, ho submits his qualifications for the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or at his private residence lessons are given. Being his profession, he purposes to give lessons at £1 is per Quarter, one lesson per week, so that many who would hitherco have been glad to learn, and were limited on account of the higli rate of charges, may now avail themselves of this artistic accomplishment.—Addvess Mrs Deanes, Karangahape ♦ Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's.



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C Clough, Machiuißt, Maspfield's Buildings, .Obort street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewinir Machines in tha pro vince. All work guaranteed of best matsrials and quality and lowest n,rnnnerativa chargo. Model isteam Engine Castings, conjpiota sots, from 7s 6d. ■v. few First-class l.ock-Btitoh Sewing Machines for sale ANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to oxeout;) all kinds of ASPHALTIK<S at reasonable prices. - Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber nnd other Building Materials, including St.shes, Doors, Mouldings. Bro»d Timber, Honae Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Jihinglea, &,c, &c., at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house streefc, WILLIAM S'S"KATJRI GUM FIRE-KINDL"ERB, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a Fire —C. Williams, in returning thanks lor tho liberal support he has received during j the last six years, br«gs to BtHte that by a new process of cleaning tha Gum hit* Kindl^rs are greatly im proved in quility and inere*Bfid in size, but wot in price The New and Improved Kindlers are dls tinguiibed by a Red Label. Williams's Oek<brated WABHING FLUID saves a deal of labour ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in bottles at 6d and Is each. Try it.— FiCtrry: Albert-street, Auckland. PH. SADLEH. will Publish on the first Monday in each month, commencing September 4, a small Magazine of poet and child literature, price id, and hopes he will be supported by many contributors and subßcribera fH KEEN PB.A S Daily at Lunch.— "X C. Burton's Chop House, Queen-Btreet, next to Dornwell's^ __^ PEIYATE Board and Residence, or Furnished Apartments, College Hill, second lionae left hand aide going np. npENDERS Wanted for Bailding a * House in Nelson-street. Plans, &c, at W. Browßhill, Bootmaker, No 70, Queen-street. Lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. <«a" oarqcte 'VallejoV j^^^^. J3 FtlOM LIVERPOOL. 2HgK^^Sn| All Accounts and Claims against m t^ barque Vallejo must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by noon To-morrow (Saturday), or they cannot be recognised. Hew Zealand Shipping Ca. (Limited), JOHN BATGJ3R, Agent Auckland, August 25,1876. TjHOTOGRAPHSI PHOTOGRAPHS ! RE K. H. BARTLETT. The public of Auckland and Suburbs having now the opportunity of obtaining their own Likenesses taken previous 10 R. H. B'b Bankruptcy, by attending the Stall in the Market, where the whole lot (between 2000 and. 3000), may be had ai harf-price or under, To-morrow (Saturday), 26th, and Monday, 28th inst, after which the balance will be sold by public auction. Look Out for your Kind Relations. npASMANIAN SEED POTATOES. Ex 'Vivid.' The undersigned have a supply of those Potatoes, which are 'unrivalled either for Table or Seed pur poses. This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to change their seed, as they will be disposed of at a Lower Price than the same Class of Seed was sold at in this market, and can be confidently recommended. W. J. HURST & CO , n 101, Queen-otreet. N.B.—A reduction will be. made on those taken from alongside.



MrpO LET, a six-roomed Cottage, a Grafton Koad ; situation retired; good view.—Apply to Mr R. G Porter, Graf ton R-ad M rP LE T, two comfortable * Rouses, four and five roon.s tiauh.—F. "Hannkon, Union-street Rent low. Mi 0 LET, the Shop and Dwelling ft. at present occnpied by the Misßes Heldt. — Apply to Mo Arthur, Sheraand Co. MnpO LET, a four-roomed House J behind St Matthew's Church, Chapel sweet— Apply on the premises. T) EMOVAL TO THirRIGHT^IDE OF XL QUEEN-STREET. The MISSES HTXDT'S will remove their Millinery Establishment to ihe Bast Bide of Queen-street, two doors above Montague's Fancy Warehouse, on Mon day, 28th instant, where they intend Selling Off their Winter Stock at any price offered, to make room for their Su^er Goods, j. & C . H ELDT. MnpO LET, at Reniuera, a few JL minutes' walk from the Newmarket Kail way Station, a comfortable Family Kesidence, all newly papered, and in good order. Kent, 10s per week.-Apply to Mr James Rutherford, Remuera; or to J. M. Lennox. Queen-street, Auckland. ORTH SHOEB^To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by Bass, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottages ~& and X Duder, House Agents. 0 LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, '. Xn Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. a six-roomed Ji"j»iE% .1- House, with out-house, &c, in fj=£m>iSm Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. Every con venience for small family. The House is in good repair, having boen built only a few months. The garden is also woll laid out—For further particulars apply to Mrs Wheeler, next to Dr. Dyer's, Selwjn Terrace Parnell. FOR SALF, cheap, an improvad Farm of ICO acres, one of the choice spots in Waik»to.--For particular apply James Cook, Wyad hatn-strdet. OK SALE, one small double cylinder steam winch. One upright boiler, 6xC high, with Galloway tubes. One Inverted ver tical engine cylinder, 8 x 12.— J. Howden, fchortland street. ______^__ F~ OR SALE, a well-trained Pointer Bitch—For address, apply Stab office. OEANGES! ORANGES!! ORANGES !! 1 The entire Cargo of Oranges, ex Edith, from Baro tonga, the finest that has arrived this season, on Sale from ship's side, or H. OANHAM, High-street. WAITEMATA STORE, CUSTOAI-HOUSE-BTREET. The above Store is opened. Travellers per Train can obtain Groceries and General Goods at the lowest Aucklana prices. Coasters sup ylied on the same reasonable terms. W. B. MONTGOMERY. A UGKLAND ATHENAEUM. £%_ Those Gentlemen who had kindly undertaken charge of Lists of Annual Subscribers to the proposed Athencourn, are requested to complete them as far as possiblo, and return them to Captain Burtoa, at the oflice of Mr W. J Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane ; on or before the 31st August. K~ AJiANGA HA P£ HIGJd WA V DISTRICT-. Copies of the Assessment Roll may be seen at Mr J. Warren's, Karacgahapoßoad, and Mr Stevenson's, Kewton Road. Any objections will be heard on the 25cb September, at 7 pm, at the .Board's office, York -Btreet E. CHERRY. LOST, between Wellesley-street and Kybcr Pass Road, sometime in April, 1876, a Patent Key, stamped Chatwood's Invincible, Bolton, No. 2197.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at Rose's Hotel, comer of Kyber Pass Road. T OSST, to-day, between Linooln- I J street and the Reservoir, Ponsonby Road, a Cold-frosted Brooch; containing Likeness. A reward will be paid to anyono returning same to the Rising Sun Hotel. LOST, on "Wednesday evening, an Ivory-handled Pencil Case, containing also a Pen and Penknife. —Apply at this oflice. ICMJND, noar St. Matthew's Church, In Hobson-street, a Bunch of Keys.—Owner please call at this office. jp-1 REWARD.—Lost, Stolen, or OW JL Strayed, from Onehunga, one Bay Mare and one Bay Horse, branded <?n ihe off shoulder. —Who- ever will give any information leading to recovery of the samo to Mr Briley, Onehunga, or to Mr Warren, Grocer, Newton, will receive the above reward, and any one detaining same will b« prosecuted. By Appoint- Qr^&|j|sssjv> Th^ Marquis of meut to </Übs^±it&£<i£& Normanby. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, HAS JDBT RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OF JEWELLERY. A NSW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has lately been bvought out, which is very lovely and very effective It is CARVED out of the PINK SHELL !rom which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of date, u«ed to be made Nothing can possibly be imagiuvii more b autiful than the colouring of this New Jewellery, shading from the most vivid, yet dblioate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite in tint as the edgeß of the petals of a rose, or the sun flashed «>ow of nn Alpine peak rising against a summer sunset. Pint Coral has a yellowish tiog», but fchih new material might be composed of Petrified Rose Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. Tho Fine Workmanship, and the Beauty of the Material, make this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THaN CORAL. ,\ - ; ■" "-^S MANUKAU HARBOUR. Notice is hereby given that the Tranmere Shoal, at the Entrance of the Manukau Harbour, has recently become Shallower, which, to a certain extent, reaches across the Eunua Bank, leaving only about (10) Ten Feet Water in the Fanny Channel at Low Tide. Three Temporary Leading Marks (painted white) are now placed ia line on South Head, bearing (from sea) N.E. by N. % N. Magnetio, to clear the South End of Traumere Shoal. The Depth of Water recently obtained, is about (3) Three Fathoms at Low Tide. Preparations for Shifting the South Head Beacons to Load present Course of South Channel are now under way, and when completed due notice will be given. The leading marks for the Fanny Channel have been taken down, and will not be put up until the Channel has been further examined. THOMAS WING, Harbourmaster, July 27, 1876. ADVANCE pAENELL. 0. WOOD Will Sell for Cash : Boasting Beef, id, fid and (Id Boiling Beef, 2d to 3^d Corned Beef, 27a per lOOlbs, Legs Mutton, 4%& ■ Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d Loins Mutton, B%d Fore-quarters Mutton, 2jtfd. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, TO MEET THE TIMES ! THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOR QUALITY. 8 » GOODS! DELIVERED.



jJRJNCE OF WAI.ES THEATKJS. Lessee R. J Deliiaa. Stage Manager C. IT. Bearle. In consequf noe of the Triumphant Success of NELL, tue IJallfori.ian Diamond, th> Management has effected Two Urand Extra. Special Performances, ax Million Prices. Last Appearance but One of CALIFORNIA?? 2TELL, DIAMOND!!! AND MR. GEORGE GIDDEN3. TO-NIGHT ! The Great Drama, TO-NIGHT ! THE TICKET-OP-LEA.YE MAN ! Sam Willoughby (her great character) with specialities' «S- NELL! -«* Melter Moss Mr, Q. Giddons. TO-MORROW: BENEFIT OF NELL! The brilliant comedy, entitled, THE LITTLE TREASURE, AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS! MILLION PRICES! MILLION PRICES ! Dress Circle, 3a; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, One Shilling THEATRE ROYAL. Leaso.. .. Martin Simonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH, OPERA COMPANY. JOS" ENGLISH OPERA TO-NIGHT ! "m THE HERMIT'S BELL! THE HERMIT'S BELL 2 THE HERMIT'S BELL ! The Grandest Opera ever Produced in the Colonies! , Crowded Houses Everywhere TO WITKBSS THE HERMIT'S BELL ! THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, AUGUST 25, AHD TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), Will be produced, $n a scale of magnificenoe nevey equalled in the Colonies, with Entirely New Scenery, Dresses, and Appointments, Aime" Maillant's Grand Romantic Opera, and PERFORMED IN ENGLISH, in Three Acts, THE HERMIT'S BELL! (Les Dragons de Villas). The Opera Is founded on an episode in the French Hist-, ry during the Covennea War, and was adapted from the French expressly for Mr. Martin Simonsen, by Arthur Baildoh, Esq The right of performing this—the only English version of the Opera, "Les Dragons De Villas" (The Hermit's Bell)—belongs to Mr. Martin Simonsen for England, Australia, New Zealand, and all British Colonies; neither the whole or any part therefrom can be peformed without his written permission. Characters in the Opera a Sylvan, Servant to Thibant Sig. Garmlni Morley Bellemy, a Sergeant of Dragoons.. Mr A. Richardson Thibaut, a Farmer Mr Markham A Dragoon * Mr Darbyshire Lieutenant Mr Weber The Village Pastor Mr B. Levison Georgette, Thibaut's Wife MisjJ E. Beaumont Rose Moineau Mame. Fr. Smohsbs. Act I—The Yard of Thibaut's Farm. Act 2—Ruins of tfla Hermitage of St. Gratien. Acts—Stroets in the Village. Front of Thibaut's Houbo. NEW SCENEBY BY MB. HENRY BOLMEQ. The Free List Entirely Suspended,. Public Press excopted. Dress Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-streßt. Business Agent—Mr. W. T. Keith, piTY HALL. CITY HALL! CITY HALL ! SKATING RINK ! SKATING RINK ! TO-MORROW, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY—Afternoon, at 3; and Evening, at 7.30. PATENT SKATES ON SALE. For Engagement of Hall, apply to COOKE AND CO., Proprietors. Parties wishing to Skate can do so any afternoon by applying at the Hall. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT "WILL UK HSLD IN TUfc TEMPERANCE HALL, ON FRIDAY, Augdst 25th, TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE PIONEER JUVENILE TEMPLE, 1.0. G.T. Mrs Lampard, Mrs Betlany, Mrs Powlsy, Misses AbL, Gribble Powley, Bjrthwick, and Messrs RiJe, / Bartie, Hemus, Lovoll, Howdeu, See its, Chapman, I and other Udies andtfentlemen, naVo kindly promised their assistance. Mr W. Cols han kindly consented to take the chf.ir. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is , children under twelve.! od. pANMTTRE HALL. TUESDAY, 29ih AUGUST. Under the Patronage of Auckland Branch. No. 81, H.A.C.BS. Entertainment and Sot":be Dansante, In aid of Paumure Catholic Church Choir, under the management of Pbotean Petkr, assisted by ttie Panmure Pigeons and Tamaki Turtle Dovjts. Siagle Tickets, 3s; Double, 5s ; may be had cf Mr. Flyim, Bookseller Weil sley-Street. TEMPERANCE HALL CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY, 30th AUGUST. Programme on Tuesday. Admission—Sixpence. \ GRAND Musical and Literary A Entertainmmc will be given, for tae Benefit of the Newton Congregational Sunday School, on TUESDAY, 29th instant, commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. Tickets, Is -ach, msy be obtained at Messrs Gianville and Elly^tt, Grocers; R F. Webster, Saddler; J. B. Francis, China ana Glass Warehouse; or from any of the Teachers. Look out for Programme I TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, U No. 421, 1.0- An Emergency Meetiug of the Lodge will be held in th' Lodgero ni, P-iinees-street, This (Friday) livening at 730 Masier Masons are invited. By order of th« W M.—F. M Pemb-rtan, Secretary. YOUiSG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—" Young Men : their Dailgera and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September 22. —"Venice."—Rev A.R. Tomlinsoh. October 6.—"Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. Ootober 20.—" Constantinople and the Gleet Church." Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, Ss; ' Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.80. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tickets, 33 each, apply to the Librarian. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the mem bers of the Committee, and the librarian at the Rooms. rp H E HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, Good Samples— Oats, 3s the bushel Barley, 4s „ Maize, 5s „ ALFRED BTTCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3Q. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Thos. Maoffarlane, Esq., Agent for the Public Trustee, to sell at their Rooms, Fort- Btreet, on Wednesday nexr, the 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole STOCK-IN-TBA.DE of the late Mr. A. H. Diethelm. Further particulars in a f utare issue. SAMUEL COCHBANE & SON, Auctioneers.



B. TONES] [*■ c- CA:RIR MONDAY, AUGUST 28. ALLOTMENTS AT CAMBRIDGE AND KIHIKIHL B. TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Monday, the 28Ji instant, at 12 o'clock, Two allotments at Cambridge "West, being Nos. 86 and 10G, both corner lots One allotment Cambridge East, No. 5S One allotment Kihikihi, No. 52 All Corner Allotments, and good sites. One four-roomed Freehold Cott»ge, with Furniture complete, now let for S!Os per week. Terms :- Half cash, and balance can remain for two or three years. NURSERY STOCK. MASON BROTHERS Will hold their ANNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OB 1 NURSERY STOCK BY AUCTION At their PAENBLL NUBSEBIES, ON WEDNESDAY, 30ih AUGUST. When the following will be offered to the public, and must be Cleaied-Out at ANY SACRI FICE to make room for young Stock ;— -tf\ f\f\f\ INSIGNIS AND OTHEE JLUjUUU PINEB. 8,000 Macrocorpa and other Cypresses 5,000 Fruit and Forest Trees 1,000 Camelias Az alias, Roses, Magnolias Rhododendrons, and a host of Ornamental and Flowering Shrubs Too numkbous to enumerate. Gentlemen desirous of obtaining Bargains would do well to attend. , Omnibuses leave the Post-office every half-hour, and a special 'Bua will start from Ciowther'a Btablea at half-past 10, Sale to commence at 11 o'clock sharp, LUNCHEON PROVIDED. R. O. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. P&rnell Nurseries, August 19,1873, B, TONES] [R. Q- OAB3 TUESDAY, AUGUST 29* EX * STAR QUEEN,' @ NEW YORg. EXTENSIVE SALE Off AMERICAN CHAIRS, OYSTERS, LOB STERS, AND TOBACCO. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auetien, oa Tuesday, the 29th instant, at U o'clock, 150 cases American Chains, Heywooa Chair Company 149 cases American Chairs, from Winchester Chair Company 900 cases Oysters 100 cases Lobsters. TOBACCOS. 60 f-boxes Moat Bernard 4 j-oases Stuart's Navy 6'S 20 J-boxes Eldridge'B 10's 6 cases Wateriily s's 10 cases Wateriily Pocket Pieces 5 J-tiorcee Barrett's Anchor Twist 5 kegs ditto ditto. ~~ MONDAY NOON. BRAUGHTON HALL, PARNELL. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR, HAS been favoured -with, instruc tions from the Proprietor to. sell by auction at Braiaghton Hall, Parneil, on Jffl»sa/ next, 28th inst, at 12 o'clock. The Household Furniture aod^ffeois, Drawing room, Dtning-ronno, Parlour, Hall, and Kitchen, a email Drawing-room Suite, Wal nut Loo Table, Dining Table, Velvet-pHe, Table Cloths, new Bruasell's Carpet. Carpeta.' Oilcloth, Mirror, gilt frame, Fender and Irons. Kosewood £nglish-msde Bofa, Easy Chairs, Hair, Cloth, and Cane Chairs, Cedar Book-y»se, glass front, Rugs, Cornice Poles and Curtains Stair Carpet .Rods, Handsome Lamps, Coal Vase, Filter, M*rble-Top Side Tabl*, Ornaments, Plated-ware Liqueur fctand, Cruets, Porks and Spoons, Tea and Cotfee Service, Handsome Set Plated Dish Covers, Sewinj; Machine, Kitchen Utensils, Glass and Earthenware. Fire Bed-rooms, containing Bedsteads (iron and wood), Pal liasses, Pillows, Bedding. Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstand*. Toilet Sets, Toilet Tables and Glasses, Blinds Curtains, Car pets, Matting, «c. A Collection of Plants. B. TONES.] [R. G. OARR MONDAY, AUGUST 28. IMPORTANT SALE OB" VALUABLE TOWN AND COUNTRY LANDS. B. TONKS & CO. Li AYE received instructions from Mr. William Kirby, to sell, on Monday, the 28th August, at 12 o'clock noon, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES :— COUNTRY PROPERTIES. 400 acres in th« County of Mongonui, adjoining Weboter's, heavily timbered with kauri, and fronting a navigable rive? 116 acres on the Waintii, adjoining Smith's Bush, heavily timbered with kauri About 4K acrps and two-roomed Oottace In the Town of KiWMbt, 1% acreß of which are fenced and cultivated SmaU Farm at Ohanpo fronting the main line of road to To Awamulu, near th" Howe-shoe Lake 5 Allotments in fgsrfiawahia, adjoining Bank of New Zealand, and opposite the present Hallway Station, fronting main lipeof read to Hamilton 25 Sections in the Township of Tnakau, at the landing place known as Shessire's; good site for hotel. Allotments In Cameron Town, fronting the Wai kato Biver Town of Raglan—l}£ acres Drury—Thirty allotments, fronting Great South Road Onehunga—Allotments fronting Church-street. Valuable allotments in the Town of Esenden, near Melbourne, Vlotorla. TOWN PROPERTIES. Wood and Coal Yard, junction of Drake and Union-streetß, together with Office and Stable thereon, let at a yearly rental of £26 per annum Allotment corner of Union and Sale-streets Coal Yard, junction of Wakefiold and Queen* streets, now let at it rental of £13310s per annum Two-storied Five-roomed House on Chapel-street, next the Bricklayers' Arms, with nice gar den ; insured for £250 Two Houses, each six rooms, lately erected, front ing Union and Wellington-streets; each house insured for .£250 Corner allotment at the junction of Union and Wellington-streets Two Gravfel Pits at Mount Eden, known a Hicks's Pits Coal Yard, junction of Hobson and Victoria-. streets, let at j£4o per annum from 9th of next March for two years. UT" The Auctioneers would call the attention o Capitalists and otLer b to the above Sale of Valuable Properties, which, from their position, guarantee a 'Bfe and good return for t the investment.