THE BARRACOUTA ORDERED HOME

London, July 11th—The British Foreign Office has received a report of the preliminary irqniry a* Auckland, into the proceedings of the British war vessel Barracouta. in connec tion with th e> recent affair at the Samoan Islands, and it is considered desirable to order the vessel home. eiJred PkgUe ** Bagdad has m<«Hy disap-

TWO FEARFUL STEAMER DISASTERS.

AVhiIcHKS. Thunderer w*s naafcimr a trial trin s*ot P .J,o?e *h° re the explosion occurred, was divided ThT.tVwlrß^ 6"110'6 hy ™t"-«ght bulkheads ;™™' a l*«ter were protected from fras men U I ?l ry tlin explosion but were literally burnt alive byllert^m Tb Chief ana A PS 'st a ntTn R ir?eers Z J £ ns the killed- c »Ptain Wilsons' hand was ♦MTor l*°J ernoi of the Dntdl East Ina'es has teJepraphed confirming ths renort of the loss of the 'turner lieutsnant General Knissan, in th« Straits Two hundn d and thirty persons were drowned

GENERAL SUMMARY.

European advices from a multitude of sources represent business and all productive enterprises as being worse than they have been during the present generation, and without any visible sign of improvement The North and North-west Lancashire Cotton Spinners' and Manufacturers' Association has resolved to reduce wages 10 por cent. The reduction affpets from 50,000 to 60,000 operatives. The local associations met 'and secured a postponement of the reduction for a month. At a meeting of Durham colliers to consider the proposed reduction of wages 20 000 were in favour of arbitration against 16 000 for strike. The secretary of the Miners' Association has, consequently, in formed the secretary of the Colliery Pro prietors' Association that the proposed arbi tration is accepted. The great depression id the Cleveland iron trade appears likely to culminate in disastrous* financial complica tions.

A Btage of siege has been declared at Athens through internal troubles.

Six men were killed by a colliery explosion at Birley pit. Sheffield.

A severe earthquake shock occurred in Vienna. No. serious damage reported. Church bells were set ringing and houses violently shaken. Rents appeared in many houses. Chimneys were shaken down.

The KiDg and Queen of Greece are visiting Enslacd. s

Frnnci Hart Dyke, Prosecutor-Genera], died from injuries received from a fall from his horse.

Alexander Russell, the noted writer, i dead.

AMERICAN NEWS.

DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN lOWA,

SMALL POX IN SA.N FRANCISCO.

BURNING OF A STEAMER, WITH GREAT LOSS OP LIFE.

A fearful storm and flnod ravaged Central Towa on the 4th July. The Hs>.mlet of Rockdsilenear Dubuque was entirely sw e pt away by the overflow of the Catfish Ttiver. Thirty nine persons wore drowned. In Madflison and Warner counties fifteen persons were killed, and fearfull damage was done to live stock and crops It i* considered likely tbat many bodies were Rwept into the Missouri River. The railway wasswept away ' OJ miles.—At Burlington the tornado was experienced In one squall twenty nine buildings wern blown down. Two pernrns were killed and six freight c*ra blown into the river. The storm was felt severly at Omaha, Nebraska, buildings being blown down but no loss of life.

A negro riot occurred so Georgia. Several negroes and wMtes were killec".. The affair is raid to have arisen frcm the fact that coloured citizens had formed a volunteer military company and were parading the Btreets. Sections of the press rlenouuce the riot as the result of T>emccratic politicians trying s:are negroei from polls.

Small pox Is very prevalent In San Francisco. The SRwgrs me all flushed, and streets sprinkled with lime. Fourteen fresh cases were reported in one day The disease in rnt confined to any particular locality, but is a'l over ths city.

Harwnod Gr^nt, hung at Rome G»., confessed to bavin? killed four men, one of whom was General Hindman of the confederate army.

Oeorge 'Williams, alias George Masgerman, wa? lynched at fti^hoiond Ohio for outraging, and murder ing feveral women whom he had engaged &s servants, and taken up country. An eastward bound train on the Missouri, and Paoifle railway, stuck up by robbers near St Louis, and 18000 dollars takon.

Don Carlos bs.s arrived at "Washington General Hayoj has accepted the Eepublican nomin ation.

The ste»mer E!t Clair with sixteen passengers aboard took fire on Like Superior, was burnt to the water's edge. Only the captain, mate, engineer, wheelsman, and one passenger escaping. Twenty-six live=3 vero lost. The survivors were picknd up by a boat.

Mexico. June 10th. —The military situation is uti cbaneed. The Government General Alatorre. with 15 000 troops, is a* Apizaco and is to march against Pronunciadore? at Taxlico and San|Juan de lanos. The campoign is expected to finish revolution. A. politi cal revolt at Cuzco supprepsed after eight hours street flghtirg. Thirty were killed and wounded. Small vox is devastating Santiago Chile.

Penor JT oilman was elected President of Falvp.dor.

Commerce in Central America is slowly reviving. In Fcuador an attempt was made to assasinate Juhh Montato a prominent leader of the advanced I iberal party.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our Special Correspondent)

The Separation Debate.

WELLINGTON

This day. It is fully understood that the debate on Separation will conclude to-morrow nigbt. There are still a good many speakers, but it is understood they will be brief. Nothing is ■So be gained now by delay. The action of our own six hostile votes, and Messrs Pyke and Manders of Ofcago, has rendered a certain defeat of what would otherwise have been a certain victory. It remains for the Thames, Marsden, Bay of Plenty, Waipu, and East Coast electors to form their own opinion of members who have been induced to desert the cav.se of their own people j in the hope of imaginary roads and works. Future Intentions. It is intended now to fight each of the Government Bills r.s they come forward, and with every prospect of success, so far at least as the chief ones are concerned. It is thought the Government will be ready to abandon measures if only allowed to hold office, as it is generally believed that Sir Julius Vogel ia bent on appointing himself A gent-General and going home. The Native Lands Bill cannot be pressed, as it wholly overturns the principle of deal ing with native lands, and no part of the House would consent to a change, unless the natives have full opportunity given them to understand and agree to the bill. Auckland Public Meeting. The expression of public opinion in Auck land at the meeting is valuable here as shew ing the Government that members will be thoroughly supported in whatever action they may take in opposition. It is not at all likely that the step of leaving the House will be taken, as even if. desirable it would be useless, unless it were nearly unanimous, which it could not be so long as there are five or six traitors in the camp.

ACCIDENT.

A* accident of a serious nature occurred <» S"}™!^ afternoon to Mr Lundon's Panjnura and H°«* omnibus It appears that lately an opposition bus has bWf started by Mr and about 4 0 clack the day before yesterday the t^o rival conveyances pulled np together at the Harp of Erin Hotel mftot outward tri P . Mr Wog s taffe' 8 vehicle resumad its journey first: and had parsed the Ellerslie-Hotel when the rumble of wheels "told the coming of the foe Abont a quarter of a mile beyond the hotel the road U very narrow, and isboundad on eithw_side .by_ ugly looking witerholes. The driver of Mr I?"»don * bus here tried to pans the other, and mfoalonUtinß the the width of the road, one of the wheels went off the - metal, and the next moment bus, horses, driver, and pasiengers wme Precipitated over into the pond. Wagstaffe lm™. ed™: tely pulled up ...big horses, and both; lie and his pisjengers rendered what twistance they ootl' d "* extracting the living freight from t^eir uncomfortable position. A young lady by name Miss Gill jo*!*""* of being B everely bruised on the hip, but with one

hv ufi o imy*%? fonnd to have been sustained hnUi? P. 88"11'"8 The poll of the bus was broken, but the hordes were not hurt. The pas-encera were teken on by Mr WP R9 teffe, BD d afte? beta*pitched The j^'f "Wplemnmed its interupted journey nottni f ?v . tmblic vehicles cannot be too careful w?a the safrfl 1 dff- °f ontßWPPk* • rival interfere wim me safety of their rassengerd.

REVOLVING STARS.

THE ARRIVAL OF MR. AND MRS. J. L. HALI,

Auckland play-goers will hail with delight the return to Auckland of the well-known popular stsge favourites, Mr and Mrs "Johnny" Hall. These sterling artistes arrived by the mail steamer yesterday, and we are happy to learn they intend staying here for a while at least, and it is by no means improbable that they may cast in their lot with us for a considerable time. Those who have been in Auckland more than five years will recollect the time when " Johnny " was the lessee of tbe Prince of Wales Theatre, and the recollection Will bring back memories of the roles Which the talented couple made famous in those days. It is not too much to say that Mr and Mrs Hall are the most popular performers that have ever appeared in this city. Their talent is not limited to any particular line of bußines, and although " Johnny" is now best known from the comic pictures to be seen in the Occidental Hotel he was equally famous in such characters as the Mephistophelesof "Faust," and " Kip Van Winkle." Mrs Hall is a most charmine; actress, and invariably wins the hearts of her audience's by a natural and effective embodiment of the chaiacters she undertakes. We may mention as an illustra tion of the popularity of these artistes that while they "were landing from the steamer yesterday, the Lily, which had been chartered by Mr DeLias to convey the "Nell" and Giddens Company to the Thames, was jnst casting off from the wharf. Some one on board descried the well-known pair in the stern sheets of the waterman's boat, and the discovery was the signal for a burst of cheering. The Lily steamed up alongside and mutual felicitations were ex changed. We shall have a further oppor tunity of referring to rhe success which has attended Mr and Mrs Hall during their ad ventures since leaving this city. We under stand that Mr Hall has gone to an expense of over £1500 in securing the exclusive right of playiDg some of the most successful pieces lately composed for the stage in Europe and America. MR PRATT. This great pianist, formerly attached to the Ue Murska troupe, arrives here with Mr and Mre Hall. Mr Pratt's talents as a musician are quite equal to those of Strauss Ula, and should he give us an opportunity of judging of his capabilities, we have no doubt; he will be warmly received. MR ALLISON. This enterprising impressario and caterer for the public amusement, was a passenger to Sydney by the Australia from America, where he has been on a voyage of discovery for fresh talent and the latest novelties. He has not returned empty-handed. With him are THE ROYAL ILLUSIONISTS, a company of four performers, who have been earning a name for themselves in the States by their extraordinary performances in the magic line. A DRAMATTC COMPANY is also on board the Australia, consisting of George Eignold, Mr Thome, and Miss Young. They are spoken of as "stars" of great brilliancy ingthe higher branches of the dramatic art. Henry V. is spoken of as their great representation.

BLONDIN\

By the Zealandia we get tidings of the Chevalier Blondin. On the 2nd July the great funambulist appeared at San Francisco, and met with his usual success, though he was unable to obtain any space sufficiently large for his performance inside tbe city boundaries. After a short season in 'Frisco, the Chevalier was bound for the Eastern States.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) THE PLEASURE AND THE PENALTY. Thomas Crawford, Thomas Freestone. George Chapman, Erasmus Canty, and Charles Smith were brought np on charges of drunkenness, and fined 53 each and costs. THIRD OFFENOB. Frank Smith and Emily Diver were charged with being drank for the third time, and were fined 20a and costs ; and 7 days for disorderly conducts. TTNDKR THE VAGRANT ACT. Thomas Moylan was charged with a breach of the Vagrant Act, with being drunk and indecently exposing himself in Fort-street on Saturday evening. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said prisoner was a working, man, with a wife »nd family ; he was under the influence of drink at the time. Prisoner said he had borne a good character, and Detective Grace had known him for seven years. His Worship said that in consequence of prisoner's good character he should impose a fine of 5s for drunkenness and 48 hours for the second offence. James Heaton was charged with drunken ness, but on entering the Court he became very violent; would not take his hat off, and struck Detective Jeffrey. Prisoner was fined in the usual amount for drunkenness, and one month in prison for con tempt of Court and striking the constable. ILL-TREATING A WIFE. James Gunson was brought up on warrant on a charge of seriously assaulting his wife, Mary Ann Gunson, on the 7th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty, but said he did not hit bis wife very hard. He was willing to go in for separation. The Court assisted him in his view by ordering his commital to prison for one month with hard labour ; and at the expiration ot that term to find sureties, himself in £20 and two others in £10 each for six months. THE MISSING WHEELSAREOW. Henry Vanlan, alias Pmnch Harry was charged with stealing Mr Trepena'g wheel barrow, value 163 on the 12 th instant. Prisoner, who was a fish hawker in Chan cery-street, pleaded guilty to borrowing the barrow for trading purposes, but had no recollectiou of selling it. It appeared that Mr Stainea purchased the barrow in good faith of the prisoner for 10s, thinking it was his own. Prisoner was ordered to prison for one month with hard labour. Mr Staines wished to know in what position he stood in respect of the barrow, for which he had given 10s. His Worship said that the barrow must be given up to Joseph Trepena from whom the prisoner had stolen, and Mr Sfcaines' only remedy was to sue prisoner. THE LOST OVERCOA.T.

Dean Francis was brought np oh warrant charged with purloining an overcoat, value 30a, the property of Mr John Brame. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. John Brame deposed that he lived in Upper Queen-strees, and prisoner lodged for a short time in his house. He came to him and made certain representations whioh induced complainant to take him in on credit until he should go into some position. On Thursday he left his house altogether, and took with him witness's overcoat. He made statements and wrote a letter, |fche contents of which, as well as the statements, were entirely false. Mr Brame had lent tho coat to prisoner on several occasions, but did not give permission to take it entirely into his own keeping. , Detective Grace took the prisoner into addressed the Court, and said that he had no intention of depriving Mr Brame of his coat. He intended |to have it returned to-day. . , Sub-Inspeotor Pardy Bald the reptasento

* ions of the prisoner as having been In the employ of Major Green were entirely false; His "Worship thought he could not very ■well find the prisoner guilty of larceny. There was no intention, he thought, on the part of the prisoner to steal the coar, although appearances were very strong agaicst the prisoner. He should therefore discharge him. Mr Brame said prisoner had his waistcoat on his back at the present moment. His Worship said he must certainly give that up. Wlli> UTTERANCES. Catherine Regan, a very old offender, ,was charged with using unseemly language in Victoria Quadrant, on the 12fch instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the language was of a very bad character. Fined £5, or two months with hard labour. SUSAN AT THE WINDOW. Susan Duneen, was charged with breaking six panes of glass, value 63, on the 12th in&t. the property of John Shee. "' Prisoner a fine grownyoong woman, pleaded guilty, under provoking circumstances. The circumstances were these : Susan Duneen, had been cohabiting with a man named Weston"; and had been turned adrift by him. She resolved upon revenge, and finding that the "wretch" in her own expressive terms had taken shelter in the house of Mr John Shee, the prisoner went thither on the evening of the 12th inst. and smashed six panes of glass, severely cutting her fingers in the atit; The Court ordered her to pay the damage, with 10s and costs, or fourteen days. This was all the business.

TRICKETT AND SADLER.

We have.to hand by this mail the full partic ulars of the great sculling race, in which Edward Trickett, the champion of Australia, beat Joseph H. Sadler, the champion of Eng land. The race was rowed on the 27th June from Putney to Mortlake, thy usual Champion ship course- Betting at the stare was 2to I, and 7 to 4 on Sadler, and as the Colonials were very sweet on their man, a large amounr of money changed hands. The start took place about half past five on the evening of a brilliant summers day, and the banks were alive with crowds. Mr. W. 11. Leverell acted as referee, and while W. Sadler piloted his brother from the bows of an eight oared cutter, Harry Keljy performed the same kindness for Trickett. Sadler got away first, Trickett being a trifle slow in catching the water, and man tained a slight lead to the Duke's Head, a distaece of 200 yards. It was here noticed that, though Sadler was rowing several strokes per minute faster than Trickett his boat did not gain at all. In another furlong Trickett was on level teems, rowing a long clean sweep, with great vigour, while Sadler's strokes appea red to lack "go," and his back was more rounded than when he rowed Boyd. From Simmon's to the London Boat Home, the Australian crept ahead, and at the latter point showed a quarter of a length. At Bishop's Creek, half a mile from the start, he began to go away from the English sculler very fast, and at Craven Cottage he was more than two lengths to the good. At the Grass Wharf he had added a length, and was sculling so easily that thus early the race looked over. Sadler spurted at intervals, but could not materially decrease his opponent's lead. Hammersmith Bridge was passed in 9 mm. 35 sees, rather slow time, Sadler then 3^ lengths behind. A good spurt was made by the losing man, in the Horse Reach, and for a minute or two he gamed so fast that his friends cheered lustily, but it was not to be, for Tricket was only waiting for him, and when he came up within two lengths, he put it on, and rowing fast to the finish arrived at the Goal 4^ lengths ahead, in 24 mm. 35 sees. Very slow time for a Champion match. Sadler rowed as if completely out of form, but very pluckily. It is evident that he has seen his best days. He was also suffering from a cold, which had fastened on him during the last fortnight of his training. The victory of Trickett was well received. It is some consolation to English rowers that Trickett undeniably owes his victory to his careful training by Harry Kelly, the famous conqueror of Bob Chambers, who beat the Australian Greene in 1863.

TELEGRAPHIC

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) Thia day. The lona excitement still continues about the mine. Some good stone was taken out this morning. Shares changed hauds to-day at 17s 6d, and are likely to advance. Union Beach. —The yield from this mine is magnificent. Twelve hundred and four ounces melted gold from the specimens and general stuff. Preeces Point started crushing specimens and about three tons of general stuff. Over 60ozs per ton are expected. The Pride of Tokatea,

The Tokatea tribute finished crushing to-day. The resuft is 45 ozs from seventeen tons stuff.

The Kapanga got about 25 lbs speci mens on Saturday night. More are ex^vtod to-day. The mine generally is showing up first rate.

Golconda. —We understand that this company's grouad is likely to be disputed, as the land was purchased by gentlemen here from the original purchasers, and the com pact by which the company got possession of the land was never fulfilled. This may occupy the law courts. An old settler here named Houston, who arrived at Sydney in 1829 and New Zealand in 1840 died on Saturday at his residence Kopotowaki and was burried to-day. Whangaroai.—Albertrosß loading j Lizzie arrived.

HOKITIKA.

fPer Press Agency.] This day. Fire at Hokitika. A fire occurred at Ross yesterday morning, destroying Moßeath's drapery store and McLean's, tobacconist. Mcßeath was not insured. His loss is between £2000 and £3000. McLean is insured for £200.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Agency.) Thia day. Council Election.—Salmon Ova.

The nomination is announced on August 20 of a member of the Provincial Council for liakaia district;. The Times says this shows the Superintendent is determined not to abate one jot of the dignity of the Council until the Assembly has definitely abolished it

The Acclimatisation Society propose to send for another lot of salmon ova, independ ent of that ordered in oonj unction with the Auckland Society. All England Eleven.

A letter from Mr Bennett, agent of the All England eleven, expresses satisfaction with the terms on which he can have Christ churoh, Dunedin, and Auckland cricket grounds, and also for information respecting Nelson and Wellington grounds. A meeting takes place to-night to establish a skating rink. Produce Report. Produce quotations at Lyttelton: Wheat, 4a 9d to ss; oats, 2a 2d ; barley, 2s 6d nominal; flour, LlO to Ll2 ; bran, L 5 10a ; •harps, L 6 10a ; potatoes, L3; cheese, 9|d j butter, Is 2d ; hams and bacon, 9|d.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondence.) § This day.

Kuranne tribute (Trewheela), 9oz 14dwts from ten tons ; Gilmore has 32ozs 9dwts frou? 20 tons.

Ballarat, loz 2dwts from 2 tons. Teasdale Point, washing specimens soz 18dwts 12 grain.

Wright and Raylon have prepared a full and complete plan of the Ohinemuri gold" fields, including agricultural leases. % The A jax battery started to-day with 2 head of stampers. It is expected "Wichs battery, at Ohine muri, will be started for permanent crushing to-day.

Mr D.i.'P. GilHon reports sales at 2 'p.m. to-day. City of London 15s 6d., 16s; Waite kauri 11s 3d., lls 4d., 11s 5d j Welcome ,Bs, 9s ; United Kingdom, 2s Id., 2s 2d., 2s 3d; Comet Gd, A jax 4s to 4s 6d. Sellers : Waite kauri 12s 6d, ShannoD 2« 6(3, Smile of For tune 4s, A jax ss. Buyers : City of London 10s, Waitekauri lls 6d, Shannon 2^ 2d, Morning Light 3s, Smile of Fortune 3s 9d, A jax 43.

RUSSELL.

(Prom rnr own Correspondent.) This day. The Gem has arrived from the Thames, The Mariner is loaded.

The remains of Mrs John Calloglian who died at Kawakawa on Friday, "were brought down yesterday in the Black Diamond, and buried in the Koman Catholic churchyard at KasseU. A large number followed the fune ral cortege, She was resident in the Bay for the last 25 yolars;

THEATRE ROYAL.

' ' ' jj gentlemen inspected the new Theatre Royal, on Saturday, and found every part of the building in admirable keeping with the original desipn, and expressed satisfaction thereat. Tsvo*y precaution ha<r been taken to prevent unhealthy drafts, and to assist sound so that etory person present will have the prlvilige of hearirjg' the melody in full, as what Blight have. been jmppdimen(a have teen obviated The ventilation of the new theatre Is perfect, and so arranged as to carry off any nnplea smt odour that otherwise might arise from the g«. We btnr.ted in bar last notice to state that Mr Bla'kie was the contractor, for the plaisterlng snd stucco portion of the work, executed in a creditable manner. After goir.g round the building on Saturday, the acoustio properties of the theatre were tested by Mr Brett and Mr Harding, who gang several songs, which were clearly beard at the remotest part of the building. Subsequently the proprietor passed round the cham pagne, when tho friends drank " Success to the new theatre, full benches, and no deadheads," TUB OPeMnQ NIGHT. ) Dnring the day the new theatre has been the Centre 5 of attraction in the town. A gay string of fHgs was stretched across the street from the parapet of the building, and one large flag bearing the words " Theatre Koyal," floated from the flagstaff on the roof. The interior of the building has presented a lively scene. The thousand and one little things which always havo to be done at tho last moment caused the presence of a Urge posse of workmen, engaged in pu ting the finishing touches to the orna mentation and tirrangeteenCa. The members of tha Opera Company have been busy filing up their cos tuming quarters, and disposiug their "properties," 6d as to be icady for use. Ihe house will be opened by the full company of sixty performers who will givo the National Antham, to be followed by the reading of the inaugural prize poem, by Madamo Slmonsen ; and Conizetti'd grand opera of " Lucia do Lammer moor."

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LOST, Quartz and Gold Stud. Lewisson will reward the finder liberally. God save the Queen. WANTED, a situation as Housekeeper. Best references given as to character, and knowledge of household duties.—Apply, by letter, to "Domestic," Star Offloe. WANTED, Employment in a General Store, town or country. Would put £00 iato the business. Apply to-morrow to Mr Bucr, Shortland-street. WANTED, a steady and expe rlsncod Man for Head of Circular, at Wat kairau.—Combes & Duldy, ANTED to Purchase, a four or five-roomed Cottajre in the suburbs—Please state price and locality to HMJ, Star oißce. WANTED, Tenders for Building Brick Chimney.—G. Woolgar, Ironmonger, Grey-street. WANTED, some good General Servants, Cooks, Nurafemaid at E Henry's Registry, Shortland-atreet. W~ANTTD, a Housemaid.—Apply, with references, to Mrs J. B. .Russell, CJpo r Queen-street. ANTED, a Bricklayer to baild a Chimney—H Pitts, Davoaport. ANTED, a respectable Youth as an Apprentice : also an Improver—George Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-atreet. ANTED, a good Carpenter.— Aurora Hotel. WXNTbU', Board and Lodging for a Youth of 16--Box 37, Post-office. , WAITED, a strong Lad for the Blackamithing—Q-. Leahy, Custom-house street. TO Painters and Paperhangers.— Wanted, a good Painter and Paporhanger for Tauranga.—Apply W. Phillipps and Son. "ANTED Tender's for Additions to Brick Promises in Upper Symonds-atreet, until 8 pm of tho 17ih instant.—Apply B. T. Herbert, Drapor, Queen-street. \\r ANTED to Purchase, a few! T T acres of good Land on the sea coast at the Bay of Inlands—Apply by letter to WGC, this office- TO BUTCHERS.— Wanted, a smart Lad acicnstomcd to tlio trade—Mr Maxwell, Butcher, Victoria-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Brewer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WA IS TED, three or four Plasterers. Keane and Junkinson Victoria-street NT.BD, a respectable Boy at H Kohn, Jeweller, Queen-«treet. ANTED, Ale and Porter Bottles. —M. Colls, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, Queen-streot, or Onehunga Brewery. WANTED to SELL, a Pawn broker* Business doing a large trade, together with stock, goodwill, and freehold of pre mises—A Heavey, Wyndbam-street, Proprietor. WANTED Known, a rare oppor tunity for procuring a first-class Watch or Chain at Wholesale Price, with a twelve months guarantee; Ladies' Watches (beautiful designs).— Apply at Messrs Oochrann & 80ns, Fort-Bireet. AiVTED to Buy, a small Cottage in Parneil. —W. Flood, ttxehange. ANTED, to Adopt a Boy about 7 years of age —Apply, by letter, WC, office of this paper. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards. Custom-house-street and Breakwater .Road. * WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Boors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Eoad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED Known, two Young Men can be accommodated with Board and Lodgings in a private family, fifteen minutes walk from Union Bank.—Enquire at this office. ANTED KNoWN, that I have another lot of Bargains, having bought a lot of Candles as damaged, but they are sound, and therefore they will be sold at only lOd ft; Brown Sugar. B#d ft; Good Bice, 3d ft; Oatmeal, sfts for Is; Day iind Martin's Blacking. 3 cakes for 2d, 7d per dozen; 18 dozen of Anchovy Paste, with all faults, 8d per bottle, 4 for lid; 544 Men's Linen Collars, 4d each, 8 for lid, 3s per dozen; M^n's Felt Hats, 2s each, S for 5s 6d; 100 Boys' Felt Hate Is 6d 3 for 4s ; Copy Books, Is 4d per dezen; Carpenter's Penoils, Is 4d per doz->n ; » few Ladies' Hants cheap ; 20 gross of Paper Collars at 3s per gross; wanted lOOtbs of Waste Paper at 8a per ft.—Apply to H. Watts, Pitt-street. Be in time and bring your kits with you I Pig's Jowls, 4 % ft. Bought with all faults, and sold with all faults, for Two Weeks only 1 AJN TED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe'* ! Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done Steam Gruages repaired, tested, and Adjusted. WANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert- Btreet, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing: Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s 6d. A few First-claßß Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale. ANTED X N O W M that J.MORRISON is prepared to execrt) all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable price*.— Addreeg Newton Road.



I \I7ANTED, Wanted to Sell, very I T V cheap, for Two Weeks ODly J I!—l7B4lbs. of Pldkie Salmon, 6d ft. 3fte for Is; about 800ft>s of Sago, 4d ft, 3tt>s for lid; 40 dozen of IJb.tine or Sal mon end Lobsters, lOd tin, 9fl per dozen; Large Bars of Soap < Jily ed; Candles (full weights), lid; Pickles, lOdtottH; Good Currants, 4}4& ft; Raisins only 4d S>; IndiK-r- Blu*. 103 ft; Mustard, lid lb; Plaid Matches (101 l ard Black's), 7d dozen; Sa'ad Oil and Castor Oil 7d bottle; Good Salt Butter from 8d to Is; 2tb tins of Tart Fruit, 6d and Sd tin; Cayenne Pepper, ]s bottles for Cd, 5s dozen ; Good Jams, 8d : Epsom Salts, 6d j.er dozen packets, 2s 6(1 for 7)b box ; Painkiller, Is 2d bottle; Violet Powder. 4ri per dozen pacSets ; 161t>s of Onions for Is ; Taylor's Cocoa, Is f!d ft ; Melloi's Ssmce, only lOd bottle, nearly as good as Lea and Perrin's ; Nixey's Black Lead. 8 cakes for 6d; Keillor's Mnrmalarle, lOd tin, &3 per dozen ; Sardines, lnrga 'ins 10d, Finall tins f>s 6 1 dozen ; Lemon Peel, Is 8d lb ; Good Tea, 2s Hi, cms lor Jls ; Clothes Pegs, 4 dozen for Cd ; Carbouate of S. da only 4d lb, 31bs for lid ; Pint Bottles of Good Ink, 9d bottle, three for 2s, seven small bottles for (id,; Magnum Bonum, 3d par box, five boxes for Is;' Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes, 24 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes only Gd packet, cost price; Working Men's Clocks, only Gs 6d each ; 200 sots cf Jug-s, four to the sit, 6s set; Bimmel's Soap, seven cakes for Is; Fancy Soap Babiep, Is 2d dozen; Hot Water Jngs, 6s 6d to 8s 6d set; Chiaa Candlesticks, Is 6d and 2s 6d each; China Flower Pots, 15s set of three; China Figures, from 6d to 6s each ; Glass Butter Dishes, lp 2d to 2s each j Lot of Girls' Hats from 6d to 3s each; about ,£4O of AESortea Ribbons, Feathers, and Artificial Flowers cheap; Sick Feeders only Is 03 each; Jelly Moulds from Is 6d to 2s 6d each ; Slate Pencils, three boxes for 2d ; 100 dozen Sixpenny Dolls will be sold for 4d each; and a variety of other Toys very cheap; 100 dozen assorted PJates from 2d to 5d each; Figß, 6d ft ; Musical Bladders, Id each; Peanuts, 5d ft by the sack.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt- Street. rp O BtJILDEBS. Tonders will bo received by tho undersigned until 4 p.m. of Monday, the 21st instant, for the erection of a Villa Residence In the Kyber Pass Road. Plans, &c. at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. HH o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 15th instant, for the erection of a Villa P»esidence in Princes-street. j Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. O CIONTBAOTOKS. n - ■ Tenders will bo received until noon of the 10th instant for tho Erection of a Villa Reside: Je at the North Shore. K. KEALS & SON. Architects. SMITH'S STAR MEAT DEPOT, NEWTOX and S'ARNELL. The atteniion of the residents of Parnoll is respect' fully drawn to the Branch Businedß now opened opposite Mr. Burton's Confectioner, Parnell. List of Prices :—Fore-quarters Mutton, 21d <(j! ft.; Hind-qnarters, i^J ; Logs, 4Jd; Steaks, from 5d to 7d ; Coraiug Beet, 3d to 4d ; itoasting Beef, ssl to 6d. WmSM Terms Cash. OWNERS of Allotments in the Township of Kapauga, sold 17th Docember, 1862.—1 n Section No 11, "adjoining 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 23, and No. 5. frontin : Pngot street; in same section, Nos 30, 2, 3, 4, and 22, are hereby warned to pay their proportion of Fencing, aa tho owrer of abovo allotments wish to fence in.—John T. Boyd, Coromandel, August 5, 1870. TO Ladies whose Education was neglected in Youth. Private Evening Lessons given in Reailng, Writing, Arithmetic, etc, from 7 to Oo'oljck, by Miss Wait. Terms, ia advance, Is Oi per week. Tho Seminary, Ne%7 North Road, opposite Post-office. Letters written, Is each ; strict confi dence. OST, at the North Shore, a Silver Cross—Reward at Star office FOUND, floating in the Harbour, a Squared Kauri Log, about 30 f *et long; only vislblo marks, a Circle.—Further particulars at the A.S.P. Co.'s Ofliee. Wharf. ; G~OOD ACCOMMODATION for three or four Gentlemen, or three or four coffifortably-furniihed Rooms to Let, with use of kitchen if required ; healthy locality, five minutes walk from Queen-street—For address apply at this office. .. FURNISHED APARTMENTS near town, oitheir with or without Board. For address apply this offieo. A FURNISHED Bedroom to Let, with use of Sitting-room, suitable for a gentle man, in a respectable locality—Apply this office. UPEKIOR Apartments at Mrs Morley'a, Havelock House. Symonds-street, Auckland. Wanted, a good General dervant ; character required. O LET, at Remuera, a few minutes walk from tho Newmarket Station, a good Family Residence, all newly papered, and in good order. —Apply to Mr James Rntheford, Remuera ; or to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, in Symonds-street, a good Family Residence, containing niue ap&rtments. J M Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO L^.T, three or four rooms with every convenience at a low rent, near town— Apply at Star office. O LET, a Shop in Hobson-street.— Apply to Joseph Craig, Fort-street. in O X S A L, E. j For particulars apply to & August 14, 1870. OKTH. SHORE.—To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately ocoupled by Bass, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottages -& and R Puder, House Agents. A BARGAIN. —For Kale, on easy terms, a four-roomed House, with out-buildings, on freehold allotment at Newton. For further par ticulars apply Mr J. Chapman, Oiford-street, Newton Road. '1 1 O BUTCHEK S.—To Let, a -*- Butcher's 'hop, Upper Syooonds-street. A g"od opportunity for a business man. H. Partington, Houpe and Land Agent; or W. H. Pottor, Grocer, Symonds street. r PO LET, two comfortable Rooms, X with Fire-plac*—York Hotel, Newton. HpO LhlT, the unexpired Lease of I- House and Shop in Pik«'s Buildings. There are nine rooms, bath-room, shop, and store, and a good gardan—T Barnett, Queen-street. HPO LET., a nice five-roomed Cottage, ' good' situation; also, a two-roomed. —O. S Ellis, k arantfahnpo l!oad TO LET, a fovir roomed Verandah Cot age—Enquire of R. Laing. Picton-street. 'nO LET, a suite of Rooms, well I adapted for Solicitor's or other offices.—Apply to G. Bryott, Tailor, Shortland-street. j HHO LET, or for Sale, on easy terms. A i" Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid en, and good well on ».he premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, in Upper Queen-street, a really comfortable Five-roomed House; gas and water laid on, and a good garden. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. npEMPERANCE HALL, . AJLBEttT- X STREET. This Commodious Hall,with School-room adjoining To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public «c'>ool. * superior Piano and Harmonium m<y bs hired with the Hull Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robinson; or the Secretary, J. W. Oarr. pq- o t i c c. Impounded on the 9th August, 1876, by Stephen James Foley, One Cow, hite with brown spots, do visible brainl, owner not known, for trespassing on land near Whau Bridge; and in default of being released, within eleven days from date, the above cow will be sold to pay expenses . JOHN R. STTOH, Poundkeeper of the Mount Albert Public Pound. August 11, 1876. BOUGHT of Mr. G. W. Binney : 1 ton of Bacon and Hams—the best Bacon in Auckland ! Bacon, lOd lb; Hams, 10^d K> by the ham —H. Watts, Pitt-street /^PERA GLASSES on Hire at the Dres3 Circle and Stalls of the New Theatre Koyal, ONE SHILLING each. QGGIDENTAL HOTEL. After the Opera is over, cal! and see the Latest Wonders of the Age ! Also, an account of the fastest Eacing Time in the World ! A Pluto (cabinet size) of the Coming President of the United Sfates, Gov. Hayes ! We have had a time, &c , &c, &c. Halithe new arrivals to be seen from 9 to 11 to night N.B.—A Premium given Tor Opara Tioketa To night. :



THEATRE ROYAL. Lesse .. .'. Martin Simonsen. ORAND OPENING OF THE NEW THEATRE, TO-NiGHn_ TONIGHT! SIMOHSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH akd ITALIAN OPERA BOUFFK COMPANY".. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, August 14, The Performance will commence with the NATIONAL ANTHEM, by the entire B rength of the Company. After which THE PRIZE INAUGURAL ADDRESS Will be delivered by Madame Simonsen. To be followed by Donizetti's Grand Opera of LUCIA DI LAMMFRMOOR ! Edgar Ravenswooa Signor Carmini Morley Henry Ashton ~.. ..Mr Albert Richardson Arthur .....Mr M. Steinbach Bide the Brent Mr Barrington Norman , Mr Ewart Alisa Miss Minna Fisher Followers of Henry, Hunters, Ladi' s, Nobles, &c, Lucy Ashton „,. .Ma<3ame Fanny Simonsbn. Conduotor....., .Mr Martin Simonsen. In order to prevent the great crush that is anticipated THE DOOBS WILL OPEN at a QUARTER PAST SEVEN. TO-MORROW: Fiotow's most Popular Opera of MARTHA ; Or, Richmond Fair in thb Days op Qtteen Anne ! wednesday, Auber's Grand Romantic Opera, CARLO BROSKI! HT" Special Opera Train; Boats, awd 'Busses. <&~ Notice to the Inhabitants of the Subwrbs. —A Special Train will leave Aucfeland for Onehunga after the performance To-nighfc, the 14th instant; also a Boat will leave for the North Shore; extra 'Busses will leave for Ponsonby and other districts Box-office now open at Messrs. Upton and Oo.'s, Queen-street, where a plan of the Theatre can be seen and Seats secured in advance. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 6s 6d; Stalls, 4s; Pit, 2s General Agent—Mr. M. L. Raphael. Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. RETURN OP THE OLD FAVORITES, Mr. and Mrs. Joim L. Hall, AFTER THEIR TRIP AROUND THE WORLD S ACCOMr A-RISD BY ME. CHAELES E. PRATT, The Eminent American Pianist. Due notice will be given of their First Performance T OSNE-STEEET HALL. WEDNESDAY, 24th AUGUST. A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY FARE WELL BENEFIT, Tendered to Mr. WM MAHONET, by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, prior to his departure for Australia, ia recognition of his ser vices as Secretary aad Treasurer j of the DORAN TROUPE for Five Years. P. Dobah Manager. A. Smith Seoretary for this occasion, Mr. J. P. Londergan's Brass Band has kindly volun teered their serviced for this occasion. Prices of Admission: Front Seats, 8s; Second Seats, 2s. QITYH A L L. CITY~ HALL. SKATING RINK ! SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! MONDAY. 14th AUGUST, The Proprietors have much pleasure in informing the Auckland public that they have secured this fine Hall for a tarm in deference to a request by ■ many Skaters, who prefer the wood to the asphalt. The Hall will Open This Evening for Gentlemen bringing their own Skates, and will be Open for engagement for private practice on any afternoon oi evening not previously advertised. Admission, Is ; Lady and Gentleman, Is 6d ; Skaters, 2s for the evening, including admission, COOKE AND CO., Proprietors. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS, Auckland District. MEMBERS wishing to attend tLe OPENING of the NEW COURT JliP^^^ txlPI at PANM OR E, TO-MORROW \W*'sS&&2feC EVENING," the 15th instant, will fc|jljs^p3Tp^ffiaV please givo their Names to thetr l«fi°^^^sij^^*!| respective Secretaries not later \ B^ftef^wfcfeC i an 12 o'clock nof>n to-morrow. V lA^^yMtS jLS *- '^us w*ll leave the Union Bank uai®is»^**S3|S*g!®* at 6 p.m. sharp. Return Fares, 2s, By order of the D.O.H, HENRY HOOPER, District Seoretary. ft} O T 10 E. The Quarterly Licensing Court for the District of Coromandel will be held in the Court House, Coro mandol, en TUESDAY, the 6th September, 1876, at noon. JAMEB M. CLAKK, Clerk of Court. T)A TEPAYERS POiVSON BY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Your attendance is requested at au ADJOURNED MEETING, to bd held at the Baptist Schoolroom, oa MONDAY EVJENIKG, at 7.30 sharp. Business : Relative to late Election of Trustees. "CILECTORS OF EDEN. The Adjonrned Meeting at Newmarket Hali, whioh was to be held on Monday, the 7th instant, is further ADOURNED until MONDAY,'-the 14th instant, at the same time and place. . ROBERT GRAHAM, Chairman. t-o cabinetmakers and buat- X BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or pize. Apply to ' J. S. MAOFARLANE & CO , Fort-street; Or, to E. OARR, Custom-house-street MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAK PENTERS AND JOINERS.-Atjok land Branch, No. 282. The Meetings of this Society in f nture will be held in the Lodge-room, Young Men's Christian Associa tion, commencing on TUJBSDaY Evening next, 15ch August, at 8 o'clock, HENRY SMITH, Branch Secretary. ~7~ if OK EAT. OASr AND &N|?4 J- GISBORNE. TfiSLHmg The Schooner AGNES DONALD will sail as above on SATURDAY NEXT, the 19th Instant • i. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street JOHN STEWART, late of Lome. ' street, is requested to call at the Enquiry Window, Chief Post-office, AuoSUana.



piANOS! PIANOS! A Shipment of Pianos, by the celebrated maker Bob», has just arrived by the rhip ' Bebington.' t&~ There are direct from the Warehouse, and the prices are moderate,—T. Peacock, Optician, Shert land-street, opposite Post-office. 'PLABEMONT HOUSE, Princes- V-/ street, Auckland.—roard and Residence by the "Day, Week, or Month J>th-rcom and every atten tion on'very moderate terms. fTI He" H A V M A X X E T. FOR SALE, Good SalEpies— Oats, 3s the bushel Barley, 43 ~ Maize, 5a „ . ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). The fhare BegUter will be Closed from Noon of Saturday, the 12th instant, until noon of Wednesday, the I6th instant, when a Dividend of 7s 6d per share will be payable. J. FKIAR CLARKE^ > Secretary. Auokland, 14th August, 187 G. N°T I ° \ T. & H. COOKE Bee to Inform their friends and the pnbllc that having g^° REMOVED! Into iheir New Premises in Qneen-street (adjoining Bank of New Zealand), Business will bo cartied on as usual, and all orders receiveiprompt attention during the completion of the building. Augnßt 7, 187 C. WAITEMATA STOEE' Custom-house-street. The above Store will be opened in a few days. Travellers per Train can obtain Groceries and General Goods at the lowest Auckland prices. Coasters supplied on the same reasonable terms, W. B. MONTGOMERY. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. \J ESTABLISHED 18S7. Paid-tjp Capital £1,250,030 Rjsbrvb Funds 400,000 NOTICE TO PROPRIETORS. A Dividend of One Pound Fifteen Shillings, to gether with a Bonus of Five Shillings per Share, for the half-hear ending June 30, 1876, equal to SIX TH BN PER CENTUM per annum on tho paid-up Capital of this Bank, having been declared at the meeting of Proprietors held in London on July 10. Proprietors reeisteied In Christchurch at the former date will receive th<3 warrants for their dividends and bonus on application through Branch Managers. (Signed) JOSH PALMER. Chief Officer for New Zealand. Union Bank of Australia, : ' ' '- Christchurch, August 5, 1875 - '■ |T O■MOR RO W, NOON. ■:,:-! .• AT ARTHUR'S MART. T7UKNITURE DEPARTMENT.— JL Household Furniture and Effects,' Parlour, Dihingroam, Bedroom, arid Kitchen Furniture, Diningroom Suite in Leather,: two Drawingroom Suites in Green Rep;, one ditto ditto, Walnut, Striped Rep; Wood Bedsteads, Wood and Stuffed Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Cane Chairs, Couches, Meat Safes, Pictures, Cages, Ornaments, American Stove and Fittings, Brooms, Large Sausage Machine. Also, A small assortment of Opera Glasses, Aneroid Bar meters. Toy Tool Boxes, Bteel Rings, Dog Chains, Fruit Peelers, Cork Screws, Teetotum Games, Albums, Small Mirrors, Wood and Metal Puff Boxes, Paper Knives, Soissorß, Pocket Knives, Wisk Brushes, Cloth Brushes, Flower Stands, Handsome Plated Tea and Coffee Service, Cruet Stands, Teapots, &c, a lot of School and ether Books, 24 volumes Works of the Fathers, &o. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. C L EAR IN G - OUTS ALE OP BREECH AND MUZZLE -LOADING GUNS, RIFLES, AND REVOLVERS, The Property op Various Gentlemen who have Left the Colony. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, i Fort-street, on Thursday next, 17th instant,' at 11 o'clock, Valuable Breech-loader by Deane and Son, in case, with cartridge filling apparatus; Single-barrel Sporting Rifle, in handsome and completely furnished csse, by Tipping and Lawden; very superior Double-barrel Fowling Piece, by M. Bond; London, in case,' with all requisites; Short Enfleld Rifle, with ballets, mould, and . . . caps ; Single-barrel Fowling Piece, fitted wife , rifle barrel, flacks, and extras; Excellent Single-barrel Breech-loader, by J. Towl. Boston, ' with ammunition ; Revolvers, Revolving Rifio in ak case, Double-barrel Rifle in cas9, Sword, Wads, Shot, eto , etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING. ... ,_ ■v. ■ , '■ ■ f T M. JONES & CO. TTfILL sell by auction at the ▼ » Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11a.m., Couches, Chairs, Square and Round Tables, Che fflonier, Iron and Wooden Bedsteads (single and double), Bookcase, Show Glasses, Mat trasses, Palliasses, Blankets, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Fancy Goods Poultry, Produce, &c,, at 11 a.m. sharp. B. TONES.] R. C. CAER THUESDAY, AUGUST 17. CLEARING-OUT^ALE OF A BANK RUPT'S STOCK. Groceries, Sauces, Tart Fruits Oysters, Ginger Wine, Vestas Confectionery, Salmon, Pomades Perfumes, Boups, Biscuits Potted Meats, Gold Studs, Brushes Brooches, Combs, Peucils Ac. <fco Boots, Clothing. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed to sell on *-*- Thursday next, 17th instant, at 11 o'clock, Tho Stock of a Bankrupt, as above. Also, 10 cases Roast Turkey 8 >. Oysters 4 j, Green Corn r?< • 8 „ Quinces 5 „ Oiams 8 „ Chicken 8 „ Cranberry Sauce a i, Tomatoes MOl^ugar, eeto.?etr al ' Salt' Bee*' WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. BOOKS! B"OOKS! BOOKS! T*EE subscribers will sell at the mart at 11 o'dock, Street ' °D ednesday next, the ieth in* SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. RETAIL STOCK OF DRAPERY, CIOTHLnG, ETC. FOR UN RESERVED SALE. .0) GRANT & MORTON ' CTAVE received instructions to sell JLJL^ by auction To-morrow (Tuesday), at Eleven A Retail Stock of General Drapery, Manchester n A H°81ery. Dr<«s Materials, MiuZy 2 Sewing Machines by Wheeler and Wilson. KH Twins O*ih.