afloat, to mainram at all times strict disci pline. with a mildness of rule that has ren dered the vessel Jiko a home, and elicited this ppontareous felling of regret ou our paTt at you leaving us. We earnestly wish you Godspeed, and in whatever you may undertake, our prayers and wishes for your welfare wil! follow yon wherever fortune may lead you—We are, &o. [Here follows the names of the officers and crew.]

Australian Cablegrams.

(Per Press Agency.)

The San Francisco Service.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

The report from Otago that Gilchrist Watt made a formal offer to change the Pacific route to the Bay of Islands instead of Fiji is officially denied. The Government only re ceived a suggestion from the agents that the alteration might he acceptable to the con tractors if they proposed it, which the Government declined to do.

Anchovies and Toast

[From our London Correspondent.]

RELIGIOUS TOLERATION IN SPAIN. The question of religious toleration in Spain is finally settled the right way; but there was a great struggle on the part of the old-fashioned members of the Cortes, who wanted to go back to the old Btyle, re establish the Inquisition and the auto-da-fe, and put the heretics on the rack. But even in dull laggard Spain modern thought has penetrated far enough to kill for ever the viper of open persecution, and so the bigots have to swallow their indignation and see their neighbours worship as they list. The speech of S. Castelar on the occasion of the debate is worth re-printing. RAILWAY IN CHINA. The opening of the first railway in China is worthy of note,'since it must be an important landmark of :the present century. The very small amount of opposition met with is ex traordinary, when we remember the deep seated prejudices of the Celestials, and the horror they cherish of the barbarian and hie works- The people have sold their land willingly, and have come forward to work at the construction of the permanent way. To tell the truth, the Shanghai and Woosung Railway met with more difficulties in Eng land than in China, for London speculators would not believe for a long time that the Chinese would ever permit of its construction. Depend upon it this railway will open up an entirely nevr era for China, and so for the world itßeH. T3E CHALLENGER'S CRUISE. The Challenger returned to us last week after her cruise of 68,904 miles. She left us in December 1872, and arrived at Spithead last Tuesday week. The deepest sounding taken during the voyage was made between the Admiralty Islands and Japan, when no loss a depth was reached than 4,475 fathoms, at which point the pressure was 5J tons to the square inch. She has brought home a large and valuable collection of objects of natural history, which will soon be exhibited, and the ship herself is on view at Sheerness, bub I am sorry to say I have not had time to pay her a visit. AN EX-NEW ZEALAND OFFICER. You remember Surgeon-General Mouat in the Maori war, don't you? He had the Victoria .Cross and so on for gallantry in the Crimea. Having passed the age of sixty, he has been compelled to retire from the post of Chief Medical Officer of the Southern Military Distriot. He has received most complimentary mention on the occasion from the commanding officer of the garrison, as he did from your Government when he left New Zealand, DEATH OF POOLB THE TAILOB. He was a man of whom everybody has beard, though probably few knew tnor« about him than that ho waa afa«hionable tailor. Now although he was a tailor, that is no reason why his light should be hidden under a bushd, and I will tell you a little aneodote about him which has come to my ears, and which proves him to hare been a generous fellow at any rate. It Is w ;11 known ttiat on more than one occasion he came to the rescue of aristocratic folk who kad got Into a bad way and ttat too knowing- that h« had no ohance of repayment There was ona poor wietch however aristocratically ccynneoted, and who had been cut by his friends as % " ne'er-do-well" to whom Poole, allowed an annuJ pension as long as bo lived. Think of that ye would be chirltable. I am wondering if the pensioner will now find it necessary to earn a lluelihood; that would indeed be horrible. But I doubt If he will find a second Poole of Bathesda to dip into. The late eminent tailor, who took such a distinguished stand ia the realm of fashion, was helped up by Napoleon 111. When Napoleon was a spscial constable in London in 1848, at the time of the expected. Chartiit outbreak, and frequenting billiard rooms and skittle alleys;, Peole was his almost constant friend and companion, and often supplua him with cash. Napoleon Beyer forgot those little kindnesses, and when he became Emperor of the French he made Poole his tailor, and of course, as every leyal Frenchman must do what the Bmpecor did, tkey gave their orders to Pooli, who soon became the foremost and most fashionable tailor of the world's metropolis. Unlike his uncle Napoleon 1., wi;o invariably put aside his b»st friends, Napoleon 111. rewarded ilxoin in thu most praotical manner.

FASHIONABLE GOSSIP. London tradeßmea are eharnaed at the return of the Prince, for the s*aso» has been flat, dull, stale, and unprofitable so far. The Queen is a terrible wet blanket, the Duchess of Edinburgh is cordially disllktd 1 and I am assured by »o one more than her hnsband. who has, happy fellow, escaped to the Mediterranean. 'The Duchtßs says she really cannot associate with people of the low rank of the British nobility, and what's more she won't, and as higher society ii scarce, she tag found this country somewhat dull. The Queen kas scndded off te Balmoral and left the life of London, for Scotch quiet, her Brow nie" medium and the ghost of the dear departed Prince Albert. Princess Louise does not much care to go where her husband 1b snubbed, and Princess Beatrice finds a husband rather a difficult article to get hold of. It is lucky that the Prince returned when he did, for I don't believe that fetters would have kept the Queen in London another week. A witty friend of mine suggested the other day that as a last resource it would be open to Dr Kenealy, Sir Ohas Dilke, Mr Jenkins, Mr Whalley, or some other oddity to move for l.save to bring in a bill for trans ferring the capital of the three Kingdoms from Middlesex to Aberdee oshlre. The Priscess Christian lost her infant the other day. The little Prince was the 30th life between tho Duke of Cumberland and the English Crown. The .Royal Family have b»en very fortunate in the matter of infant mortality. ii the Queen's nine children all survive, the youngest being eighteen, aud of her 20 grandchildren only two died in infancy—a fiict which, speaks well for the mothers. The Princes lof Wales, the Princess Alice, and now the Princess Helena have each lost a child. ADJOURNMENT FOR THE DERBY,

I suspoct that the Hnnie of Commons has for the last tima carried out tl»e old practise of adjourning for the Deri»y Day. Each year sees a larger minority In support of Sir Wilfred Lawson's amendment, and really no right thinking man can fail to agree with Mr Bright that such manifest patronage on the part of the Government of the country should not be coh ceeded to a sport which lias notoriou»ly such an evil effect on the Masses of tlie people as has the pursuit ef hone-raoimg, or rather batting oa horse races. The horrid results of this practise are becoming yearly more and more evident in our Police Court annals^ and in our publio placati it is painful to hear and witneis Ue fact that merei boys are taking to "book making " ass profession, and ara adopting with it the vicloua habits of those they imitate.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

"THE LITTLE' DETECTIVE."

The success of Nell, th« California Diamond was very great last night la the " new M»s»ttan - The Little Doteotlve.* The pi ccc bears ftfamily resem blance to "NoNam.," but the plot Jsbetwr worked eat, and the opportunities afforded for the disguise, of the heroin, are better worked k^Jhe play repre»ents as.riesof adventures which^ocour to a party of fashionable swindlers, one of whom Bai^ Malli/son (Mr Inglis), ha ■ already married and de serted a loving girl, Btella fMi«s Jessie B^ond), the daughter of a lady of tttle (Mrs Searle) a*d ltoj scheming to ensnare Unn, an neire.s (Mrs ll«r/- The oiher sharpers are represented by Mr George Giddens and Mr Tom Burton. The former made a tremendous hit in his -ielineation ef *he Gf m*n card-sharper, |and gave us one of the b«st comic dcs criptioßs--tn» story of tds being pelted with rotten •ggs en his debut as an actor—ever listened to on an Auckland stage; numbers of the audience actually cried with laughing. IHr Tom Burton was hlgWy rocceasful as Phoebns. ' The schemes of these villains and more especially of Barry MaHiosou—are being -atched by a detects i, Tracy (Mr Charles SearH, ho enlists to hi* aid (the services of miss trervase,

«/^ nf« lady wlth mßoll natural curiosity. «nd a aiste ot Kalllnson's intended second wife. The rogues Sr* m amusing diversion by procuring the arrest ? ls,? °? » charge of swindling, but their success is wr,f l V/ ea -V. .tho sueo«sive disgniges of an Irish serv&nt (with a lovely brogue and a song, the Widow aialone;, K n o ld. talkative nurse (Mrs Malaprop and mis bsmp 10-led into on?), a fast young man (who „ ias ■ t7Vsy in tbe moßt natural manner in the TtVvSk a?£ a J*m of more than average s.oijaitr, ths curious young lady worms out all thsir fecrets, and effectually secures their discomfiture In aoi-poiatiou at She failure of bis plans. Mhllinson, as a fast resource rnntdew his first wife, and a startling eneot is rroctuc-dd by the hpparif.ion of his victimv trow tae wa.cva of *ac laic in which he has drowned ,': Q;\? a} uv r' ihe whole ends with the vlo'entde&'h o! me villaui, tweked down by the Little Detective," Tfie andienc? were vociferous ih their applause throntrhoiU the piece, but tb* clapping culminated at tho comic Ju.«t between Nell and Mr Gidden*. which was reaLy Al, and had to b* repeated. N-!l sang one *r twe other songs, which wore iffective, er,pp. ; T J'J''' ■ before Pa" Miu3 Jessie Raymond acted a difficult part with much vigor and success, andths same bs said of hard-working Mr Ing;!?. ittr beaile made a capital detective. One or two gentleman required the assistance of tho prompter ofieaer than they ought to have done. The scenery and. stage appointments were excellent, and the or chestra, under the leadership of Mr Cope, all that could be desired. The piece is likely to have a good run.

THE CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY.

To (ho Editor of the Evknikq Stab

Sir, —As the above ia a public company, will you allow me through your coiniiina to make a tow ro marka important to Shareholders. Some time ago tenders were called for letting portion's of the mine on tribute, but it certainly appeared to me and others who saw the plan of the blocks to be let, as if the mine manager did not wish to let them, as an instance tlie mine manager about reserved half of eaoh (small) block for the company, by taking the centre, and only allowing tho tributers the rim round ihe centre, so that should the tributers fortunately fall acrO3S a leader, it belonged to the company, ihe tributers having no ground to work Consaque^tty no tenders were put in for the blocks. I, as well aa many others, think it would be greatly for the benefit of the shareholders if nn entire change in the system of management took place, 'fhe present expensive management ia devouring all the gold that comes out of the mine, and has done so for years, and running the company into debt besides. lam informed thai the company ia now in debt, and it seems to be coming to the same end as other valuable mines have of late, namely tho Nonpareil and Golden Calf. Hud these mines been let on tribute some time ago, they would have now been able to givo rually large divi dends. The Nonpareil brought £515. and the Golden Caif £725. I, and many others think that the Direc tors would act wisely if they were to employ a com petent Surveyor to cut up all the old workings into blocks and let them to respectable tributers at a uniform rate of pur centage (the same as the Alburnia Company—they are now making money ;) do away with the present expensive management, and have anly one man to visit tho mine to see that the tributes did their duty, as Mr T. Hicks visits tho New Bright Smile. It must be perfectly plain to every shareholder that if this mine had been let on tribute two years tgo, the company would not only be free of debt hut would have given dividends. Share holders would do well to ascertain the quantity of goid obtained the last two yeara. They would then be able to judge of how much they would have had to divide. At present it is ocly a mine manager and under ground boiiseg arrangement, the whole of the receipts, and more being absorbed in expenses. No doubt there are plenty of stringers in the old work- Ings from the mala reef in this mine that would pay tributers wall by working hard and long hours (which thep generally do), and giva the company a good profit. Ground that ha 3 not been worked I would say reserve for the company, and if the neighbouring mines get any new leaders going into this mine, then let the company go to work, but not even then unless vtsiy good ; but even let thorn on tribute and make sure of a good per centage soonor than pay it away for management. It would be tho surest and safest mode for anareho'ders.—Yours, <*c, F. Gavin —Thames, August 1, 1876.

UNITED METHODIST ANNIVERSARY

A large meeting of members and friends of the United Methodist Free Church, corner oi: Pitt-street, met last evening to celebrate their fourth anniversary in con nection with the Sunday-school of the place. There was a plentiful supply of excellent tea, provided by the ladies. Nearly five hundred persons sat down to the tea-table. At the cloße of the repast the friends adjourned to the chapel, where the meeting was held. Rev. T. Hodgson occupied the chair, and opened the proceedings with prayer, followed by a hymn by the choir. Mr Trigg, the secretary, then read the report and balanoe-shea b, which were generally of an encouraging character, indicative of progress. The average attendance at the school had beer, : morning, 121 ; afternoon, 207, being a considerable increase on the numbers of this previous year. Special reference was made to Mr Dent, who had been obliged to resign his position as senior class teacher, in consequence of ill-health. Mr Parker had been appointed his successor. The balance sheet shewed a debt of £13 133 ll^d due to the Treasurer. A new school had been projected, which it was proposed should be raised by weekly subscriptions, and the sum of £60 7s 4d had already been raised towards it. The ladies also, by their sewing had contributed £13 6s, which altered the figures to £73 13s 4d. The number of volumes in the library, was beyond 300. The report also referred to the branch work in the district of Froeman's Bay, which was steadily progressing under the active superintendent Mr B. Kean. The choir having sung " All my Class for Jesus," Mr Parker delivered a practical address on "Onr Work," in which he threw out many valuable hints in respect of Sunday school work; and the duty of parents whose sympathy should be with the teachers. Mr Gh Hemus sang "Let us Speak well of our Brother." Mr French then spoke on " Influence," dwelling especially on the benefieient influence of Sun day schools, which were influences for good, but subject toother influences, less hopeful. The choir gave, in a very spirited manner, " Tossed on the Billows." Rev. Wm. Tinsley then delivered an address and spoke favour ably of the report, which was calculated to provoke gratitude. He then proceeded to speak on several topics connected with religioua progress, many of his remarks being of that sound and practical character which characterises all Mr Tinsley'a addresses. The choir sang " Sweet it ia," when Mr E. Wood spoke on the "Past, Present, and Future" in connection with the church. The choir then gave " Watch, unto Prayer." Votes of thanks were tendered to the chair man andithe ladies, and the meeting separated with the Doxology and Benediction.

CITY COUNCIL.

A meeting of the members of the City Coun cil was held this afternoon. Present: Councillors Prime (Chairman), Goldie, Holdship, Daldy, Hurst, Yon der HeyJe, Brett, and Cosgrave. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and confirmed. LETTER. A letter of thanks was received from Messrs Thornton, Smith and Firth for re duction of assessment. Received. tTRINAII: An application was read from Mr H. Keane, of the Thistle Hotel, for a urinal to be placed near hia premises in Queen-sfcreet. Beferreetto the Nuisance Committee. LICENSE. An application was, made by Mr G. Wilson, of Nelson-street, for a license for removing night soil, was also referred to the Nuisance Committee. MOBB LAMPS. An application was read from the Auckland Gas Company asking for more lamps in Fort street, and other streets of the city. It was moved by Councillor Goldia, se conded by Councillor Hurst, and carried : 14 That the matter be referred to the Lighting Committee." . . , ACCOUNTS. City Council: Balance, Dr., £808 8s Si ; accounts to pay, £805 5s 4d : total, £1,613 13s 7<i. Endowments Bevenue : Balance, ,'r £SST Us 7d; accounts to pay,. £200: total £387 Us 7d. Endowments Loan: Balanc* Cr., £529 11s lOd; accounts to navLlll : total, L 640 11» 10d. Water works Loan : Balance, Cr., L 2.132 17s Id ; recounts"£ p»y, L 539 3s 4d : total L 1.593 13s 9d Waterworks special rate : Balance, Cr Ll9B 2a 6d, Special : Loan rate, No 1 : Balance, Cr.,L428.19f15d. ' , ,

?rMR MCILWAIXE JITST) THE WATER •WORKS* Mr Goodali 0.E., engineer to the contraot ers for the waterworks, wrote denying that the pipes had been laid on Mr Mcllwaine's land. Councillor Brett said if he recollected aright, Mr Goodali and Mr Anderson had visited the ground some days ago, when Mr Anderson reported exactly the contrary. The Chairman said from what ho heard, there was some confusion as to tb.o boundary rJine. :~~ Mr Anderson, City Surveyor, said he '^measured the land according to a boundary line' shown to him ov a plan. He now found out thfjfc at the UegisirHtioa Office tlie lir« w.is different. Either Mr OrOtawell or Mr McTlwajne had transferred land that did not belong to them. On the motion of Councillor Goldie the matter was referred to the Waterworks Engineer to report upon at the next meeting. UNLICENSED HAWKERS. A letter was read from Mr Worms calling attention to the number of Unlicensed hawkers about the tiity. 8f It was said that the police had received in structions to look after such persons. A letter from Mr E. C Greenwood, lessee of the Market House, in referrence to the same subject, waa referred to the Market Committee. DIVISION OP TUE CITY INTO WARDS. A letter waa received from Mr. V. E a Rice accompanying a petition which had been sentito the Provincial Secretary's office pray ing for measures to be taken for the divieion of the city into wards. It was pointed out that the number of signatures did not reach the proportion of residents stipulated by the Act, nor were the signatures verified. It was proposed by Councillor Cosgrave, and seconded by Councillor Goldie, "That word be sent to Mr Rice stating that the i petition had been received, but was not in accordance with the Act." This was carried. SURVEYOR'S RTEPORT. The usual fortnightly report; was made by Mr Anderson, the City Surveyor. This re commended, among other reforms, important alterations in Customhouse-street;, and the cutting down of Drake-street. Councillor Hurst said the proposed altera tions were very important. He moved that that {portion of the report be referred to the Streets Committee This was seconded by Councillor Brett and carried. The rest of the report was adopted. FIRE BRIGADE. The Superintendent's report, which con- > tamed nothing of importance, waa adopted. WATERWORKS, A discussion in the Engineer's report turned chiefly on the question of how the pipes ought to be laid in streets in which the permanent levels had not been settled, or where they were being altered. The matter was allowed to be very important. Councillor Daldy said it was impossible altogether to avoid inconvenience in the matter. So far as he could Bee, they must lay the pipes on the present level, where there was no immediate prospect of the level being changed, but in other cases to follow the now level. Councillor Holdahip proposed that the matter be referred to the Streets Committee, the surveyor to get all the information possi ble in conjunction with the Engineer of the Works. This was carried. FINANCE. The usual statement of accounts was made and received, together with a summary of the state of the various loans.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Union Beach Specimens.

Union Beach. —321 lbs of specimens are on hand. A fresh lot was obtained to-day. The mine is looking well in the stopes. Peidk ov Tokatea (Well's tribute.) —The first pot of the new tribute has given 120 ounces squeezed amalgam. An attempt is being made to divert the course of the bed of the river running through the town, as it threatens tho destruction of property.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The lona arrived at 9.30 a.m., and leaves again for Auckland to-night with coal. Arrival—Mariner from the Thames. Sailed—Saxon for Auckland.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, LI 8 ; sel lers, LI 8 5s Colonial Bank (40a paid up)—32s Gd; sellers, 33s Gd. South British Insurance—Buyers, 545; sellers, 555. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 80s. National Insurance—Bnyerß, 23s 9d. New Zealand Shipping Co.—Sellers, 85a. Caledonia—Sellers, 23s'. City of London- Buyers, 16s 6d. Waifcekauri—Bs; Buyers, 7s 9d. Karangahake—sellers, 2s Gd. BCure—Sellers, 8s Gd. Union Beach—6ss ; Sellers, 67b 6d. Tokatea—Sellers, 8s 6d. Tairua (dble.)-Sellers, 17s. Welcome—Buyers, 6s ; Sellers, 6s Bd. Shannon and Fergus—Buyers, 1b 4d. Golden Arrow—Buyers, Is 6d. Joseph Newman, Chairman,

«TENffi6 STAB, W^N^SBAY, JLPQtr9ff-3,18W*



ONLY Is lid and 2s 3d Is it true? The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over the world ; every vessel reaching this port brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Working Classes can now obtain what a few years ago only the wealthy could purchase. The good ships " Inyerallan " and " Kobina Dunlop " have brought a large assortment of Floor Clotks and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick, which they are able to sell at surprisingly low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wide at Is lid and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15, 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard j Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at 3s 9d. Also House Furniture of all kinds manufactured under the superintendence of Mr R. Oranwell (late Uranwell and Co., Shortland-street). The upper, middle, and working classes can all get goods to suit them at the City Hall Drapery and Furniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Gabliok, Proprietors, In the time table for the Thames boats, which appesrs on the first page the p.B. Enterprise has been inadvertently notified to leave Auokland at 9 p m. It should be 6 p.m. We understand that a match has been arranged between the Auckland mid I'onsonb'y Football Clubs for Saturday next, bhouid it come off a good game is expected as each club will muke every effort to win. Mr Kobinson, bird fancier, &c, has removed his lively and unriva!Jed collection of singing birds to the shop adjoining the Government Offices, Shortland street. The tweet songsters attract the attention of pedestrians, while the bright plumage of the parrots, and the evolutions of the goldnnoh in his revolving c*ge axe special objects of admiration for groups of children. : __"



MRS. E. BAILEY, Machinist, Mew North Road, opposite Suitor's Brewery. Plain Dressmaking Machinist. Bojb' or Girls Olotheg made up ai lowest prices. WE LLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Third of the Winter Kveninit Entertainments will be held In the Schoolroom TO-MORROW BV£JNUMG,at7 30. : Music, Beadingß, Kecitations. Admission :— Adultu, Is; Children, 6d.



O* TRRIG SYREN, FROM Jt~2§lk -"-^ SYDNEY TO MANUKAU". %M>JiMSa Consignees are requested passEalries : GGgßs!si§Ss%ii&t and i>av Freight to WALLER & GAKtICK, Agents, 1, Qu&on-stioet. Atigust 2, 1870. I ANE and Julia x^nn Curtain, Other s' wise Paul, who catce to New Zealand from Cork, Ireland, about tareeyoarß a»»o, please comtnunionte with your slater Br:<lg2t, now Mrs. Jamos Benney, Thames. IU^TED, a respectable Nursegirl about 14.—Apply to Mis Abbott.^^ ANTED, a good General Servant; references r«>quired.—Mrs Waller, Vincent etree£ AN'fED Known, that there is a largo, assortment of GotiA Second-hand Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel on sale fit tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED to Sell, Two Sewing Machines, one Grover and Baker's (new), to be sold cheap at Mills' Furnishing Warehouse, No 43, Victoria-sWot'. . . \V T ANTED, an active Woman as W General Servant for a small family} must bo able to dd plain cooking.—Olaremont House, Piinces-streofc. . ANTED, a respectable young Girl to assist in house work.—Apply this office. i 4/ANTED to Sell, a Second-hand V V Piano, in handsome Walnut case. Price moderate.—Apply at the Auckland College TITAN TED to" Sell, a Splendid v V Treadle Sewing MrioMne (Princess of Wales) with table, &c, complete, cheap.—AppJy «t tLo Auckland College. ANTED, a Farming Man and Wife without encumbrance, the Man to plough, milk, and do general farm work, and the Woman to take charge of a dairy.—Apply at this office at 2 o'clook on Friday. ' ANTED, an Engine Driver.— Apply B. Gittos and Sons. ANTED Known, Adelphi Oyster an.! Music Saloon, corner of Queen and Fort-streets. Open at all hours. Best Oysters and attendance Vocalist* wanted.—P.A. W~ "ANTED to Rent, for a term, a Six-roomed House in the vicinity of New marlcot, and within a ftsw minutes walk of the Rail way SUticn. Kent must be moderate.—Addiess HH, Star Office. 11?\ANTD, a Servant for Coromaudel, ? V and a respectable Female (with knowledge of Dairy-work preferred), to *;ake control of a houso hold.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-strtet, opposite F.ieboll W~ ANTED, a good' General Servant, Mrs J. Banks, Kenraera^ WANTED, immediately, a respect abl« Woman Cook fur an Hotel at Waikato. —Auply from 0 to 11 In tho morning, or 0 to 8 in the evening, at tho Newton Hotel, Karangahapa Road. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Cabiuetmaklng business.—Hollo way and Garllck, City Hall Furniture Establishment, Queun stroet. W~ ANTED, a Governess for a family in tho country ; must be a goofl musician, also proficient in French; references required.— Apply at this office. WANTED to Buy, a Cottage of three or four rooms (freehold), by Monthly or Weekly Instalments, within 15 or 20 Eainnt.s walk from tho Wharf.—Address, stating terms and particulars, to XYZ, at this office ANTED, a Light Cart, Horse, and Harness, suitable for a Betail Grocer; must be in good condition.—Apply at this office. ANTED to SELL, Newcastle Goal, Firewood, Heart of Kauri Shingles, Palings, 50 sacks Oats, 00 sacks Potatoes. — Apply at the Kailway T Mart, Onehnnga. Mark well: Glass, China, Earthonwaie, Oilman's Stores and Groceries of beet quality always in supply.—A. Somkryillb. O BARBERS.—Wanted to dispose of the Good-will of the T« Aro Hair Cutting and Shaving Saloon, in the contro of ths Town of Wellington, dofbg a good trade in Fanoy Goods and Tobacco business. The Good-will to be sold cheap. Stock and Fixtures at a va nation. The can«e of giving up, going Into hotel business. —Apply to T. Jones, Te Aro Shaving Saloon.—Wellington, July IT, 187^ W "ANTED 1 KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Ssshes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Honse Blocks, Postu, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Sum Laths, Shingles, &c, &o. t at the lowest market price, at hia Yarda, Custom-house street. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Oueen-stroet, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. WANTED Known, that E. Carr Offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has inado a utill further Large Reduction In his Prices. Good ser viceable Biding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Bein Bridles, 9b 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, Ts fld each; all ether goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Itobina Dunlop, and other vossels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very obcap. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Railß, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone Intf' the Timber Trade, and although thera Is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Ordera taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 60 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 30 In. wide, and every Blze of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building.' EOBT. BAKTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Boad. WA JS TED Known, that the Fitting Shop, $ewing Machine and Howe'i Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, • corner of High-gtreot. Only the highest class machines kept In stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guageg repaired, tested, and adiuated. ' , / ' WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done In best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham atreet WANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefleld'B Buildings, Albert street, ia the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewincr Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of bent materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s (id. A few First-class Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale. f O BE LET, a fashionable Villa, ' near Government House.—Apply to "W. F, Hammond, Architect, lnmranco Buildings. THE Prince of Wales LodgeTNo. 1388, E.C., will hold its regular Monthly Meeting To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at 7 80, at the Star Hotel, Albert-street. Visitors-are invited — JBy order of the W.M. J COSCRAYE & CO ANNOUNCE FOB POSITIVE SALE Their Magnificent Stock of Winter DRAPERY and CLOTHING. Large Portidn of he Stock is REDUCED te COST PRICE and UNDER. Quantities of Useful and Valuable Goods in all the Depart .,, ' ments will be subjected to Ua- • paralleled Reductions. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-MORROW Friday, July t.



GAZETTE NOTICE. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1875," and in th«> matter of tlio Liquidation of the Estate of Elijah Webb, a Deutor. It is hereby notified tfiat at a First Meeting of Creditors of the said Elijah Webb, held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on Wednesday, the fseooncl ! day of August instant, at 11 o'ciock in the forenoon, it was resolved that the affairs of tUe said Elijah Webb should bo liquidated und»r tho said Act; an.i I hat Thomas Macffarlsiie, of Auckland, was appointed Trußtee of the said Estate; and further, that, ihe s.vid Resolution aid Declaration by the said Thoma3 Mac ffarlcuie of his acceptance of the office of Trustee have baen duly filed. All proofs of DeUt in the said Estate shall hereafter be forwarded to the Trustee. Dated this second day of August, 1876. (LS) EDWARD S. WILLOOOKS, Registrar. Wm. ColbhAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. t iouidation op estate under Xj the debtors and creditors ACT, 1875. in matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and in the matter of Liquidation of the katate Of Thomas Ui\Uon, iho Elder, of Upper ffaeensstreet, in tjje City 01 Auck land, a Debtor; It is hereby notified that at a Meeting Of $redftor3 Of the said Thomas Dalton, the Elder held at the Supreme Gonrt-house, at Auokland, on Saturday, tlie 22nd day of July instant, tho blowing Special Beso lation w*B passed:—" That the Creditors of this Estate being satisfied that the whole or tha Property of tho Debtor has been realised for the benefit of his Creditors, heieVy declare that ihe Liquidation hats closed." And it is hereby father ?■ otifled that at the said Meeting the said Creditors oJ the said Thomas Dalton, the Elder, on the application of the Bald Thomas Dalton, the Elder, dia by epedai resolution grant to the said Thomufl Dalton, the Elder, an Order of Discharge releasing him from all Debts provable under this Liquidation. THoMAg Dated this 2nd August, 1876, JUNCTION HALL, $1 Next, the Juuotion Hotel, Epsom. A Select Quadrille Party will bo held every Wed nesday night. Opening Night, next Wednesday, August 2, Under the superintendence of the Com mittee. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wei/un citon- street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &c. —Mr Habiuson and Mr Pycroit. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pkltscer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Taris. Terras, Is pir lesson of one hour. Three Icsbous per week, 2s (sd. GERMAN.—Latin, Altfobra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hknsen, of the University of KM. Terms, Is per leison of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s (id. Two or more iliubjocts by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladles. Monsieur Pkltzku and Mr Hknsbn beg to intimate that their evenings are iully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For teems, etc , apply at the School. TO LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, witJh bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the promises —Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. f|X) L&T, a desirable .Residence of 7 J_ rooms, situated next St. Mary's Parsonage, Parnell.—Apply to H. ABHTON & SON. Land and House Agents, 8. Mew Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. HPO LET, a three-rocmed Cottage in JL Parnell; rent Cs. —Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, ParnelL TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom and Sittingroom, with or without board, 6 minuteß walk from Queen-street. —Apply at this office. 0 LET, an 8-roomed House, with balcony, 18s per weok; and a new 4-roomed Cottage, 8s per week. —Apply at the Oheap Furniture Mart, Vietorla-Btreet. ANTEfTSHELLS FOR FOOT PATHS. TO BOATMEN. Tenders are required for Supplying three or four Cutter Loads of tthells, suitable for Footpaths, to be delivered at the North Shore. Particulars can bo had of the undersigned. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman Devonport District Board. m 0 BTJILDEKS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Thursday, 3rd inst, for the erection of a Villa Rosidence at Parnell, opposite St. Mary's Church. Plans, &a, at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architeot. rpo SCORIA MASO NS. Tenders are required by W. J. Suiter and 00. up to FRIDAY, 12 noon, from persons willing to Build Foundations of Stone, 12 feet high, for New Build ings, &o. Tenders to be loft at the Brewery, whore all Infor mation can be obtained. fpo BE SHORTLY PUBLISHED. JL Edited by R. J. Feitus. " The History of the So-called Honest Man of^Queen-stroet." NEW T\KESS IyfATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOE 188 AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COMPRISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGSS BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &o. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as 1 decidedly the Besit Wearing In the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ABE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK op BLANKETS, Bought much undervalue, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very f reasonable. NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS ! Cheap Tweeds for Boysiwear. EEAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS.LSs 11d PER YAK H. A~T~KI NS. - > ■ . .■■■■..., •.-. : ■ ' iniTiiiM^Wfcf•*"ii r\":'



T>E JNCE OF WALES THEATRE Overflowing Houses! Delighted Audiences! Brilliant Success of Supported by MR. GEOttGB GIDDENS, the Young and Talented Comedian. In consequence of the tumultuous applause with which " THE LITTLE DETECTIVE," was receivod last night, it mil bo repeated THIS EVENING — Florence Langfcrrt (a Ycuug- Lady with more than her sl>ara of cariosity), Jano Anna 6'Hoolahan (from the West of Ireland), Mrs Ganimapro (an Ancient Nurse), Harry Rocket (a Fast Young Man). Christina Kraut zeura3en (from Germany), NELL; Lodovic Stnyve sant (a, German Sharper and Swindler), Mr. GEOKGE CHDDKNS.—During the evening NELL will introduce sovsral New fc-ongs, Dancps, Solos, &s., anii sing a Grand Medley Duet with My. George Giddena. Dress Oireie, 43; Stalls, 2s Ctl; Pit, Is. In preparation—The Great Datel,Drama,, "Jacob and Leda ; or, The German Emigrants." THEATRE ROYAL. Lesse.. ... Martin Simonsen, GKAND OPENING OF THE NEW THEATRE, MONDAY, 14th AUGUST, BY SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH-ITALIAN OPEBA BOUFFJE COMPANY OF SIXTY PEBFOfiHERS. 1 Box-office now open for sale of Season Tickets at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Queon-streot. SKATING T> IN K. GREAT AND UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS IK THE AUCKLAND MAEKET! AUCKLAND MARKET! AUCKLAND MARKET! JFKIDAY EVENING. FRIDAY EVENING. FRIDAY EVENING. McOomißh'B Band in attendance Every Evening. The Rink will open at Ponsonby (for Members only) THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. N.B.—Admission to the Market redueod to Sixpence. Splendid Promenade for Ladies. A MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR- J\. PENTERS AND JOlNEßS.—Auoa land Branch, No. 282. ANNIVERSARY SOIREE, LORNE-STREET HALL. TO-NIGHT! __ TO MIGHT! The Members of the above, and their Friends will spend a Social Evening on WBDNBSDAX NIGHT. Musio, Son s, and Daricos. Mr G. Wright will caier for the inner man. Mr G Wright's String Band will delight those who are fond of the poetry of motion, and like to trip it on the light fantastic Tickets, 7s 6d and ss. Tea at 0 30; Dancing at 0 p.m. Refreshments (exclusive of wines), free. K. JS. GATLAND, Hon Sec. to Committee. HANK ON AND FERGUS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the second) of Threepence per Share has this day been made by tbe Directors of the above named Company, payable at the Company's Regis tered Office in Albert and Davy-streeti, Grahamstown, on Wednesday, the 9th day of August, 1876. D. G. MAODONNELL, Manager. Thames, Slst July, 1876. rpEACHING OF THE PIANOFORTE. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland.—Mß. HENRY 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 hitherto have been glad to learn, and were limited on account of the high rate ot charges, may now avail themselves of this artistic accomplishment —Address Mrs Dearies, Karaugahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's. rp HIB TL E HOTEL. OUR UPSTAIRS BAR Will be Open on SATURDAY, AUGUST 5. LINABTJIIY AND GO. OFFICIAL NOTICE. £6,500 WORTH OF DBAPUBY AND CLOTHING TO BJE SOLD. The PARTNERSHIP o/ A. LINABURT & CO expiring by limitation, our EXTENSIVE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED, and owr Accounts called in, to settle existing Partnership business, we now offer owr ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERT & CLOTHING, \ etc., etc, at COST. We Mean Business ! ! ! CASH with us is, the LOWEST PRICES the People of Auckland have ever seen. This is no Hwribug I We do not make Low Prices on one Line of Goods only, but on the ENTIRE STOCK. CASH will BUT these GOODS CHEAP I m SALE NOW ON!! I& LOOK IN AND SEE!!! A. LIN A BURY $ CO., 224 and 226, Queen-street. TyTARSHALL & COPELAND'S "*" CELEBKATED DuNEDIN .X X X X. X ALE .A.LE, #5 ™' In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE BY J. C. MORRIN & CO., GBOCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN - STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. N.B.—All orders carefully Packed] and Delivered n any part of the | Town or Suburbs. YTUY FOUR BLANKETS FROM * HOLLO WAY <fc GARLIOK. BLANKETS ! 10s 6d pair. BLANKETS ! 10a 6d pair. WHOLESALE! 10s 6d pair. WHOLESALE ! PRICES!!! FRIGES !!! White Blankets, large size, 12/6,17/6 per pair Bedding of all kinds Flax, Flock, Hair, and Fibre Mattra WlNCEYS.—Splendid Value, from sf<3 Check Homespuns, Merinos, &c, &o. Our WINTER MILLINERY now on view At the Usual Low Prices. CLOTHING for Boys', Youths' and Men. FARMERS AND SETTLERS.—Buy your Drapery Clothing, ana Furnishing Goods from us Great attention paid to.Pucking. HoLLOWAY AND GaRTJOK CITY HALL, > GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS. . MONDAY, AUGUST 7. a. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auotion, at the Exchange Auction Mart, at 11 o'clock sharp. 175 barrels Bright Amber Resin. 44 boxes Collins' Axes, ii to 6J 27 boxes Picks, 7tts. gfflTerms: Under £30, cash; above that amount thrte monihs. > ■!• - • ■



*RT O T I C E. Arthur's Auction Mart, Queen-street. DIVISION of theTsTdAY'S MARKET DAY SALE. In order to facilitate business, I hsvo found ii necessary to take out a Second Auctioneer's Licence and will in f atnro hold TWO DISTINCT SALES ON THE MARKET-DAY On and alter FRIDAY, July 21. My WEEKLY SALE of jra»-m and Dairy Produce, Groceries, Provisions, &o , will be commenced at 11 a.m sharp, and at 1 o'clock I wil) procted With tho Sale of Household Fur re and Effects, and O&6I Goods. AMPLE STOKAGE ROOM, Every Convenience for Buyer and Seller. Sales Promptly Effected. account sales promptly rendered. land, soft goods, and ott-door sales undertaken. A Registry kept for tana ancl Honso Property for Salo by Private Contract." With thankß to my frionas for past favours, R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer land and commission aoen TO-MORROW, II a.m. CROCKERY, HARDWARE, BRUSH WARE, DRAPERY, &o. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from tliie Proprietor of No 51 Stall, Market House, who is leaving the city, to sell by auction the whole of his Stock-in-Trade, consisting of Crockery, Brushwßre, Holloware, Drapery, Hosiery, etc., etc Also, A Handsome Spring Cart, a Sewing Machine, 5 young Berkshire Pigs (with pedigree), Potatoes, Butter, Onions, etc. R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. WORKING OXEN. FOR SALE, at Kemuera, on Thurs day, 3rd instant, at 12 o'clock, . ... A Pale of Large Leading Oxen, in good condition. Can bo recommended as quiet workers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. rpEE HAYMARKET. FOE SALE, Good Samples- Oats, Ss the bushel Barley, 4s ~ Maize, 53 „ ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. FOR SALE, by auction, at Wel lington, on the above date (unless previously disposed of privately), One 35 hp Engine, suitable for a paddle steamer Particulars on application at tho NZSB Co'sjoffices, Wellington. r & LE DGER, Manager, ; MONDAY, AUGUST 7. ' NATIVE RESE RV E S. '■''' a i CITY OF AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA. TO BE LEASED FOR TWENTY-ONE . YEARS. fpHE subscribers are instruoted by the . JL CommiHsioner of Native Reserves, to offer for1 ■• •■• Lease by public auotion, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, the 7th instant, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years,. ;. :■■ The following NATIVE RESERVES, viz.: City of Auckland, near Mechanics' Bay—Western or upper portion of allotment i, section 12, con i tainimg about 85 perches, haying 112 ft. 6in. frontage.to the Strand by 70ft. 6in. to a lane,, and adjoining the property lately occupied byMrMolloy. Onehunga—Part of allotment 6, section 200, contain'" ing about 9 perob.es, situate between MrSI. i , H Roe's office and the Timber wharf, and ; having about 160 links frontage to Princes street. Plans ana terms of Lease can be seen at the Offices of t SAMUEL COCHRAiJE & SON, Auctioneers.; , ' * - ii ■ i ' ' ' \ --r«vhirrn^-Wrtl FOR SALE, on FRIDAY, August 4th, at Messrs. Tonks and Co. :— Ono Gold Ring, and other articles, unclaimed '■ ' property at Railway Station, Auckland. By order, A. V. MACDOjNAXIV ,„ ,', , „ General Manager. l l ' THURSDAY, AUGUST §! £500 WORTH OF WATCHES. 1 GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, GOLD AND SILVER CHAINS, CLOCKS, &o. >, E THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr K. D. Sykes lo sell by auction, at the rooms. Fort-street, on Thursday next, 3rd August, at 11 o'clock, ' THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF HIS STOCK, Consisting of i "40 Gold and Silver Watches Gold and Silver Chains Vienna and American Clocks. The Auctioneers desire to call attention to the above Sale of Watches. They were Imported by Mr K. D. , Sykes (late President of the Manchester Watchmakers' Association) direct from the Celebrated Manufactory .; of Messrs Crossman & Co., Holborn, London, with & vjew to open a First-class Business in Queen-street. [ With each Watch will be given a Stamped Guarantee, ana will be kept In good condition free of charge for twelve months. i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4. ; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rriHE subscribers will sell at the mart, -»- Fort-street, on Friday next, 4th mat., at 11 o'clock, An assortment of useful Household Furniture. SAMCTEL COCHRANE 4 SON, , Auctioneers. f . : MONDAY, AUGUST 7. FREEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES, GRAHAMSTOWN. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF ; THE SUPREME COURT. THE undersigned have received in- ... structions from the Registrar of the Supremo "> ---, Court, to sell by public auction,, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, Auckland, on Monday, 7th Augußt, at 12 o'clock noon, ■ . s ; : . :;r> All that Parcel of Land, being part of Allotment 626, Block 20, and Allotment 526a, Grahams town, having a frontage to Ow-n-street of 36 feet- 2 inches, and situate at the corner of • Abraham-street, together with the to Shops ~ « erected thereon, as occupied by Mr Jamea | •■ McßoDMts. •, -. A • ..;j..i YOtysf ————- p _iL • .. The conditions of sale may be seen at the offices of Mesirs. Heaketh and Riohmond, SolioHors for the Vendor; and full information respecting the pro perty' maybei.bjtf on application to '] ~.,-., i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' ** v*»u» Auctioneers, . ..." •