Mr Brown, of Tuapeka, wanted an amend ment to sive the bill the title of the " White wash Bill," but the Speaker said it was not a proper amendment.

THE NEW THEATRICAL SEASON.

Ora readers will bear in mind that Mr and lYtrs j. L. Hall open their dramatic season at the new Theatre to-morrow (Wednesday) night. We have already alluded to the fact ot a very talented company having been sot together to assist at the inauguration The capabilities of Mr and Mrs Hall are too well known to need recital, but for the benefit of those who may not have had the pleasure of seeing them perform, we may add that they are warm favourites in Auckland, and their old trienas alone would be sufficient to ensure them a brilliant welcome. The fine comedy of "Old Soldiers" is to be the opening piece, supplemented by " Toodles " a?w, an afterpiece. It may be some recom "•-<xdation of the play of " Old Solders " to ation that a piece called " Our Boys," by - same author, Mr H. J. Byron, has lately run 500 nights at the Vaudesville Theatre, in London. Season tickets avail able for one month may be obtained from Messrs Upton and Co., or from Mr Wiseman, the business manager. The price of a single tijket is 303, and of a double ticket £2 2s. At these prices a good number should be sold.

"INDEPENDENT."

To the Editor of the Evening Ptae. Sib,—l was present at a meeting yesterday evening at which the United Order of Free Templars enjoyed themselves by tea-drinking and cake, biscuit ham-sandwich, and bread and butter eating. This was followed by an entertainment, very much of the sort given each Saturday evening—in fact, the same porfcvm6rs who take part therein, were the staffers of tbo night of which lam speaking. But they were In their best trim," and rnnre ihan half of them received an encore. What I wanted particularly to draw your attention to was what the Chiirman said in hi* opening remarks He commented upon the title of thoir Order, explaining why tl.ey had «iv.-n it the title now held, instead of calling themselves "in dependent." He said that word would not answer, as they were dependent in many respects, and chiefly.on the providence of God. Now this view of the matter soerns right, but Mr Chairman must have forgotten the use of that noble word " independent," ■or he would not have said what he did. Though it cannot be denied how dependent we are on our heavenly Sovereign, yet lie has given us freewill sufficient to make us in a great measure independent. And, in some respects, we are left so entirely to our own will, that the choico of following good or running after evil is ours, and in that matter we have unbounded freedom. Hence, if we prefer evil, and in the end find out how mistaken we have been, we are ourse-ves to blame, and may not in justice curse God The chairman likewise t -ok trouble to tell his hearers that none of the society's office-bearers were paid members, so that all the funds went to benevolent objects, being in vested in the hands of three trustees in whom they could rely. He invited all present to considpr the matter and to join in with them. They had been iD existence one year. That day twelvemonths some nine or ton were members, and now they numbered sornetbine like 60 or 70 members, and it was hoped that still further additions wonld be made. So much for Free Templary. It its objects are so simple and innocent, surely no harm cm come from joining and taking the pledge against all licentiousness, depravity, and wrong.—l am, &c, P.H.S.

"DOCTOR" TURNER.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, the now renowned " Doctor" Turner was charged with escaping from legal' custody

<Jn being called upon for his defence, the prisoner said • —I wish in the first place, to disabuse your minds of any feeling: against me, cheated in conse quence of the statements made to the effect that I am some other person, and also with regard to a previous rtiwge of stealing a coat, for which I have suffered. I also wish the Bench to take into consideration the fact that my escape was not attended with a breach of anything but the prison aw—that no pprsonal violence was use.i to any one. When I heard myself called upon to surrender, I did so at once. I did not hear the fraoler when he called uoon me, and he must have been some distance away. It was sunset before I left the paddock in which he saw me. Ido assert, and call God to witness that I suffered the month's imprisonment for stealing the coat innocently, and I h-ve most positive evidence in my possession to show this The fact is that lam surrounded by a host of enemies. lam like a sheep at bay with a pack of wolves around me, and there is very little mercy for me if I do not sret it from you, gentleman of the Bench, ißhould not have escaped but for a desire to see my child. I made for town at onoe, but found the house where she was residing surrounded by the police. I was in town on Monday, and sought an interview with my child, but could not get one. My Intention in goinx to Kaiapoi was to draw the Attention of the police away from my child, and then double back to Christchurch to see her for a few hours. After I hsd succeeded in d^ing that, I intended to give myself up to Mr Feast. That is all. You may or may Dot be lieve it, gentlemen, but the coat for which I suffered imprisonment was my own property, and I have that in my possession which will prove it. Af tar a pauae prisoner continued: I understand the Bench bave leceived a letter with a portrait attached to it, and I tbink, in common justioe, I should be made acquainted with its contents. His Worship : I don't thiak there is any chance of that.

Inspector Feast: -He knows very well, your Wor ship what iti) contents are.

Prisoner : There is a misapprehension in the mind of the puilic, who think I am not tne person I repre sent myself to be. His Worship : I think you are only making matters worse.

Prisoner: 1 maintain lam not the person the pub lie believa me to be.

His Worship: There is no charge [against you on that point. Prisoner : No, but I observed an alias to my name in the papers. His Worship: You will be sentenced to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour. With regard to the other case on which the prisoner was remanded, the Bench would like to know if the prosecutor has yet been found.

Inspector Feast: He is a traveller your Worship, and has promised to appear. His Worship : It seems to me that he is taking his leisure over it. There is a telegram here dated August °3rdrd, saying that he was to leave for Ohristchurch on that day, and he has not appeared yet. At the expiration of prisoner's sentence, I shall dismiss him if the prosecutor is not in attendance. 1 will not let the charge stand over any longer.

FREE TEMPLARS SOIREE.

The first annual soiree of the United Order of Free Templars, in connection with the Star of Newton Lodge, was held last evening in the Lome-street Hall. The Hall was tastily decorated with flags and flowers, and completely crowded with visitors. The tea was amply spread by a number of ladies of the Order; Mr James Corley, confectioner, of Hobson-street. being the caterer. As the " proof of the pudding is in the eating," and there is nothing like experience, we can affirm that the tea and viands were ex cellent, and to which everyone appeared to do equal justice. The ladies who presided at the tableslwere Mesdames Lightfoot. Burnett, Pritchard, Danks, Scott, "Ward, Chatrim, Neison, Salt, and Misses Warbnrton, Lightfont, Banks, Scott, Donald, and McMillan. Fully 300 persons sat down to tea. The tables being cleared, Mr George Warburton occupied the chair, and introduced the proceedings in an excellent speech Referring to the order of Free Templars, Mr Warburton stated that twelve months sgo, the subject of Free Templarism was dis cussed in Newton Hall, when the present society com menced with eleven members. They were not in antagonism with any existing order, but considered that instead of entrusting their moneys to persons at a distance, they wonld take care of it for themselves, and the benefit of the local brotherhood and sister hood, and the present meeting was a living evidence of their success. It wa* atfirst suggested that they should call themselves the '"Independent" order etc., hat he strongly opposed the term, as no man, or body of men, can call themselves independent; we aro &11 dependent creatures. It was then decided that the word " United " should be substituted, and it met with general approval, and he hoped they should con sent to be a united and harmonious society; he was happy to say that up to the present time, they had been a united body in the truest sense of the term, feeling individually and collectively the luxury of doing good. He might further state that the officers of the Free Templars, gave their services without fee or reward, to that all their spare cash went into the Benevolent Fund, and he was happy to say that they had always been able to keep a nest egg there ; hence their objects, were unselfish, and eminently utilitarian, each scattering good seed by the way of life, each dome something to make men wiser and better by sobriety and thrift, feeling in the language of the poet of humanity, that i "Mercy is twice blessed, It blesseth him that gives and him that takes," (loud cheers) Mr James Cox. tne secretary, who, i n conj unction with bis brother officors, has done so much la placing the Society in a satisfactory" condition, read the first annual report, in which he stated that at the time he was eleoted, in September of last year, Uthe post of secretary there were but eleven members, and the Society then had many difficulties to surmount as ■well as local prejudices to overcome; yet by steady aims and continued perseverence these dlfliculties were passed and he was now in a position to state 237 members had been initiated during the past year, 139 of which were still good on the books. The balance sheet stated that the year's receipts from all sources, amounted ta £63 2s 7d ; and the expenditure for print ing and rent ot Hall, £38 Bslod ; relief to distressed members, j£9 18s 3d : leaving a balance of £14 15s 6d in the bank. The report referred at length to the great advantage this Society possessed over others, as it combines in one all the essential elements of all the other Temperance organisations, without opposing any. Its fuqds go for the relief of the dis tressed, and otherwise It is doing a good work, inas much as it helps the bereaved and afflicted, reclaims the inebriate, and necessarily meats the approval of every right-minded person. (Cheers). The musical and literary programme was then gone through in a highly creditable manner. The orchestra, consisting

of Mtssis Butschkow, Lee, ana Gilbert, opened with l n °v. ermre- The songs, viz., "Darling Little Jessie " by Miss Ash; " The Skipper and his Boy," by Mrs HorEer, were admirably sung and the singers recalled. Mrs Cottingham gave the pathetic ballad " The Blind Orirl to her Harp" in fine style, shewing that years had not robbed her of a good voice. Miss Thornton gave two comic songs in character, Messrs Whiteman and Mucheil sang two good old songs of fifty years ago. Mr Sceats amused the assemblage amazingly with the " Hungry Army." Mettam Brothers set the House in a roar with the " Apple of my Eye.'* Their capers were irresistable, and the melody above the average of n.iggarism. " Nobody's Child," like all Mr Chap man ! * songs, h&i the merit of being ludicrous, without a spark of thought or common sense, Mr Marter sang "Paddy McGee s Dream." Mr Bunt, the T»m- P'-rance Poet, sang two of his own Bonps, the "Brandy Bottle," and ihe " Bed, red nose," The duet. ''Ihe upper ten, and the lower five," was an excellent per formance by Messrs Sceats and Chapman. Mr Mc- Oappin sangthe " Heartliuwed Down," and Mr Brown gave » recitation of a very high order, being a mother's lament over her child, previous to her execution. The Whole of the entertainment was successful, and wound up with a dance under the practiced eye of Mr "VV. T. Donald,

TELEGRAPHS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) Ihip day. The Petition to City Members. The Star asserts on the authority of the promoters that the petition to the city mem bers was a spontaneous act of the first six signers, yet four hundred signatures were obtained to-day. The Guardian denies both statements, and asserts it was got up under orders from Wellington, and adds a chal lenge v. the promoters, to call a public?meet ing and try their success. " Let them state their arguments and persuasions publicly— they dare not."

Mail Agent. F. Smith, of Dunedin Post Office, is going as Mail Agent this month.

Tho Darrells proceed to Wellington to morrow.

The unntility of the gong at Otago Heads waß demonstrated yesterday from the exper ience of ihe Captains of the Arawata and Waoganui. Iv is yet very unsatisfactory. The latter says, his vessel was close to the rock before he heard it.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. In consequence of the success in hatching out trout ova it|wasjresolved aba meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday to still further reduce the price to 30s per hundred.

The Simonsens succeed Mr Hoskins at 'he Oddfellow's Hall.

Mr aad Mrs J L Hall, and Laura Wiseman, appear at the opening of the new Theatre now rapidly approaching completion.

Kuxnara Rush.

A correspondent in the Times to-day, warns the public not to be carried away, by the false glitter of the Kuinara.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency.)

This day. Weston again beats Roberta-

Weston beat Roberis last ni^ht by nineteen points in a gsme of five huudred out ot a thousand, spot-strokes barred to Roberts. Roberts left for Oamaru to-day.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Signal Fires.

Captain Bayldon, of the schooner Sissy, reports fires burning, evidently as signals, on Portland Island, ou Tuesday last. He was unable to communicate with the island owing to the heavy weather.

Wreckage at Manukau Heads.

Rather more than a week ago some wreck age was washed ashore at Manukau Heads, and since then Captain Wing, the Harbour Master, has been endeavouring to find a clue to the identity of the vessel, but without success. The secretary of Customs has been communicated with on the subject. The wreckage is thus alluded to by Captain Wing in telegram received at the Star office this afternoon :—

" Onehunga, September 19,

•' The portions of burned wreck recently discovered at; South Head 1 have reason to believe has floated from Kaipara : it is from an American built vessel of about 2CO tons. The copper has been stripped off before arriving at jjManukau Heads, and I think is portion of srme old wreck.—Thomas Wing, Harbour master."

From this it is not at all improbable that the remains are those of the brig Chanticleer which was lost in going from Oamaru to Australia about a year ago. It favors this supposition that the Chanticleer was built at Lunenburg near Halifax, U.S., although owned in Hobart Town. We can throw no light on the circumstance of the wreckage being burnt.

PUBLIC SCHOOL AT MOUNT EDEN.

There was a fair attendance at the meeting called yesterday at the Baptist school-room, Mount Eden, to take steps for the establish ment of a public school. Mr Thompson occupied the chair. Mr Shepherd explained that if the district contributed one-fourth the cost, the Board of Education would probably give the balance. Mr Shaw spoke spoke in favour, and moved that a school be established, which was seconded by Mr Hedley, and carried unanimously. After a good deal of discussion in which Messrs Shaw, Shephard, Carruish, Rice, Williams, Udy took part, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting till Tuesday fort night (Octoher 3rd), to be held in St David s school-room. It was stated that the school aud hall projects could be worked together. On the motion of Mr Shaw, seconded by Mr Hedley, it was resolved that Mount Eden district would guarantee to raise one-fourth of £200, if the Board of Education makes up the other three-fourths.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Har bour Board was held this afternoon. Pre ent, Messrs W. C Daldy (chairman) Kissling, Hill, Eaton, Niccol, McKenzie, Mays. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. MARINE ACT AMENDMENT BILL A letter was read from Mr J A Tole, stat ing that he had done his best, but; had not been able to obtain a distinct promise for the introduction of the Marine Act Amendment Bill, during the present session, but the Government had promised that they would give it their thoughtful consideration, and would entertain it at their next sittiog. On the motion of the chairman, it was agreed that Mr Tole's letter be duly acknow ledged with the thanks of the Board. ALBERT STREET DRAINAGE. A letter was read from the Town clerk, in respect of the Albert-street drainage, author ising the asking for tenders for the work as soon as plans and specifications are prepared. THS GRAVING DOCK. Mr Errington's report as the work doae in connection with the Graving Dock was read and accepted. REPORTS The minutes of the committee of works, Endoument Finance, and Tariff, were passed. The following accounts were read and passed : — General account, £518 11s 4d ; loan do., £913 8a: £1,431 19a 4d. Ordinary business: To balance in Bank, £1.640 14g lOd j cash on hand, £25 7s Id : £1,666 Is lid. By accounts ordered to be paid as above: £518 12s 4d , alreadyjpaid, £57 9s : £561 2s 4d. Total, *51,204 19s 7d'; moneys voted, £6,350. Loan aeconnt: Balance at

bank, £8,495 9s Id ; accounts for payment, £913 Ss : £7582 Is Id. I'ENDEBS. The following tenders were received} and opened for the reclamationjlof the West side of Que?n-street wharf, viz., G W Winstone, £992 ; Thos G Kennan, £1,163 ; McCabe and Walsh* £1,327 ; Burke, and Smith, £S7O; A L Wilson, £980; A Watson and Co., £1288 ; J Dempsey, £1,049 10a ; Jones and Vare, £895; McDonald, £832 10s. It was moved by Mr JNiccol, seconded by Mr Eaton, and carried " That Mr McDonald's tender be accepted." Mb meter's motion. Mr Meyers not being present, it was resol ved that his motioii stand over for oiie month.

Settles Missing at Wangarei.

A young man named Henry Darnford Mercer is leported missing at Wnugarei. He had been sia>iug for some uionths with a Mr Methiien some miles out, of the township, and last Wednesday week s&fc Out for Wan» garei by himself. He had a very nasty rivef to cross on the way, and from the fact of his not having been heard Of since it is conjectured that he has been drowned in attempting to ford it. Enquiries have been set afoot in the district, and the police authorities eomtaunic&tod with, but at present to no purpose. Mr Mercer has a brother resident in Auckland, who is of course anxious at his relative's dis appearance. Any information concerning the whereabouts of the missing man will be thankfully received at this office.

AMUSING STORY.

The Liverpool Mercury is responsible for the follow ing :—" Long ages ago, in limes so remote that hintory does not fix ihe epoch, a dreadful war was waged be tween the King of Cornwall and the King of Scotland. Scottish valor prevailed, and the King of Cornwall was defeated. The Scottish monarch, elated by suc cess, sent for bi3 prime minister, Lord Aloxander. "Weel, Sandy,'' said be, "is there ne'er a king we can conquer the noe?" " An' it please your Majesty I ken o' ac kine that your Majesty canna vanquish." "An' whanr is he, Sandy?" L>ul Alexander reverently looking up, said, " Tho King o' Heeven.'' "The King o' whaur, SandjV" ''The King o' Heeven." The Scottish king did not understand, but was unwilling to exhibit any ignor ance, "Jnst gang yer ways, Sandy, and tell the King o' Hteven to gie up his dominions, or I'll come mysel' and ding him oot o' them ; and mind, Sandy, ye do not come back till us owtil yo lino done oor bidden." Lord Alexander retired, miic perplextd, but met a priest, and, reassured, returned and pre seuted^himself. " Weel, Sandy," said the king, " hae ye seen the King o' Heeven, and what *ays he to our bidri-ti ?'' '• An' ir, please your Majesty, 1 hae no .seen the king himself, but I hae seen ane o' big accredited ministers." "Weel, end what says he?1' "He say 3 yer Majesty may c'en h»e his kingdom for the asking o' it " " Was he sac ceevil 1" said the king, warmed to magnanimity, " Just gang yer way back, Sandy, «nd tell the Kidg o' Heeven that for his civility tha de'il a Scotchman shall ever Bet footiu his kingdom.'

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18 ss. Thames Gas—Sellers, 25a. South British Insurance —Buyers, 573 Gd. National Bank—Buyers, Gss ; sellers, 70s. Colonial Bank—(4os paid-up) Buyers, 30i Gd. Onion Beach—Buyers,-45s ; sellers, 50s. Queen of May (new issue)— Sellers, 7s. Tokatea —Sellers, 11s Gd. Royal Oak- Sellers, 5s 9d. Welcome — Buyers, 7s. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, B^3. Union Sash and Door Company (new) — Bayers, 57s Gd ; sellers, GOs. Homeward Bound- Sellers, 2s. Crown Princess—ss 9d ; sellers, 6s 3d. Waitekauri— Sellers, 18s Gd. Union—Buyers, lOd. Golden Arrow—Buyers, 2s. lona—Sellers, 13s Gd.

Something New ! ! !

There is a new make of Carpet just intro duced by a firm who aim at; obtaining every novelty in Floor Coverings. It is styled the Patent Brussels, and can be bought for half the price of ordinary Brussels, viz., 3s 6d par yard ; it may be seen at the City Hall. Hollo way and Garlick have just opened up 65 rolls of Carpet, beautiful patterns, and a large shipment just come to hand per 'Sam Mendel.' Such an immense variety hae never been seen in Auckland before. This firm are now having the large Music Hall fitted up as a Furnishing Bazaar, and will shortly open it with a beautiful selection of English furniture per Sam Mendel, and Colonial furniture manufactured under the superintendence of their foreman, Mr K. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co.. Shortland street). Floorcloths from Is lid per yard. Just opened the Fringed Honeycomb bed Quilt,in all sizes,from 7a lid for single beds, to 12s 9d double. We recommend you to buy your drapery, clothing, and furnishing goods at the City Hall Bazaar, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick Proprietors. Mr Coleman Philips, of Auckland, has a letter in a Wellington paper advocating the establishment of a sugar refinery. New Zea land annually consumes 12,000 tons of sugar. A refinery capable of turning out 8,000 tons per year would require a capital of from £100,000 to £150,000. Although an Auck land man, Mr Philips advises that the matter should be looked upon as a colonial under taking. He says—" My opinion is that we should all work together, erect a refinery where it will pay best, and participate in the attendant, advantages. lam quite prepared to show that a refinery in Wellington could undersell Auckland or Dunedin 10s to 20s thoughout the Colony."'

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] UST PUBLISHED The New and Popular American Hong, Darling Little Jessie \ PRICE-ONE SHILLING. PUBLISHED by H. BRETT, Stab Office; may be obtained at Mr Turrell's, Que*>n-street; Mr Brown, Shortland-street; and Messrs Wayte. Upton and Co., and Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen-street. "W" O T I C E. I have appointed Mr. Geo. Winteb, Bank Build ings, Auckland, my Agent, who will receive Transfers and Calls in the following Companies, viz. :— Golden Arrow Gold Mining Co. (Limited) Energetic Gold Mining Co. limited) New Exchange Gold Mlniurr Co. (Limited). X T. WILDMAN. Grahamstown, 15th September, 1870. CjURREY HILLS DAIRY FARM. Special Cows kept Cows oan be seen for Milked Infants and Invalids. Night and Morning. Contracts made to Bupply Milk at a fixed rate for the year. JAMEri WALMSLEY, Ponsonby Road, Newton. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-stbbet. i Views of the Hot Lakes, Bstomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Harbour. and principal Buildings (also Album size) of Auckland. C21" Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. WANTED, a stout Lad as Appren tice to the Bread, Biscuit, and Confectioner? —0. Burton. Parnell Bakery. WANTED Known, that the Market Coal and Firewood Yard 1; now open. Coal and Firewood delivered in town and suburbs, Goods removed, and Carting of every description done. An Express always to be had at ihe yard.—W. Jamikson, Jvx, Propiiotor. FI R E W O O D! FIREWOOD! FIREWOOD! In consequence of large quantity of Wood to arrive, we have made the following reductions fox cash, delivered in the city:— Long W00d.... 12a. per ton Cut Wood 13s. per ton H. & P. GIBBONS, Coal and Firewood Yard, Hobson-street.



WANTED, a Junior Assistant Teacher (Lady) for Cambridge School. In formation at the ofnue of tin Board, Applications to be sent to JOHN HOUGHTON, Chairman Committee. WANTED, Mr. Perkins, or any other man,- who takes a pride in propagating big thinee, to call at B Brewin's Auckland Seed Store and examine a Small BKocol; ; weight, 40fl>s. ANTED, a first-class Saleswoman. —J. M. Mc3>.chlan. WAITED, a good General Servant; fntist bo able to cook ; W3ges, 15s.—Apply to A. DornwElL __ ANTED, iS General Servant- Mrs Kean, next door to ihe Yousg Men's Christian Association. Albert-street. _^ "ANTED, a Carpenter to put up a Shefl at Epsom.—E. Beeves, Batcher, Hob son-street. _____ YBTANr^D, a Housemaid '; one that VV would assist in the bar.—Apply at the Cus tom-hoilse Hotel, Fort-street. ANTED, Tenders for Erection of' Sm ■il Cottage in Ponsonby.— For particulars apply to M Simpson, George-street, Brookville, Ponsonby, auy evening after six. ANTED, an Office Boy; one I'vim? in Grafton Road or Kyber Pass neighbourhood preferred.—Apply to Mr Laishley, High-street. _ XNTED, a respectable! little Girl to mind a baby.— H'ov address apply ai this office. AKTED, Business Men to try Riordan'a One Shilling Lunch, comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Poultry, Joints, Pastry, Cheese, and Celery. YJJr ANTED"* Rough Carpenter for ▼V building ddras in the bush —Apply to G. Holdship nnd Co, WANTED, a Bookkeeper in a house in town. Single man preferred.— Apply F. G, Kwington Queen-street, PRIVATE Boaid and Besidence. lercaa, 18a per week. —Apply next house but one to the Old House at Home Hoiel, Hofason-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Railway Plant now lying at Mercer, consisting of Waegons, Dobbins, Drays, &c, &c—Apply to T. Wells, Morcor. WANTED to Lease or Buy, an Allotment on the tilpsom Kortd, between the Toll aud Bird Grove — XYZ, at this olilce. WANTED to Rent, a good Shop on the east side of Queen-street, between Vulcan Lane and Wnllosley-atreet.—Apply XYZ, at this office, giving position, size, and price \fcj ANTED, a Stableman accustomed * 9 to drive a pair; must be sober in his habita. —H. Hardington, Manukau Hotel, Onehiiiiga. %JTAxSTED, immediately, a good T » Female Cook ; none but competent hands need apply ; wagoH liberal.—Apply this office. W'aNTRD, a good JSurse.—Apply to Mr J Banks, Kerauera ANTED, Volunteer Scrip — Apply, stating price and quantity, to Box No. 10 Post office. AN'TifiD, a good Shoeing Smith, one used to eountrv work ; good wages and constant c >'ployment —J. Mclntyre, Onehunga. WANTED known, I am delivering my best Tltree Wood, full measurement, within the city at 12a per ton cash. —F. Connolly, Wellington-street. WANTED, Tenders up to noon on Wednesday, 20th instant, for the Erection of a Double Cottage—E. Mahonoy, Architect. "TIpIPREKTTOES. — Wanted, Ap •Ca- prentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply, Milne and Choyce, Queen-strent. WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S To-night. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the shop myself on my own account. I can give the public the benefit. Pipes of all kinds less price than any house in Aiickiand. Try my 5d plujts of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay Gd for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by Hero—T. W. Allen, opposite Thistle Hotel. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fasft, and not wash off. P.B.—Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welles ley-atreet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended to. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness to know that the under signed has T*o Sets of Best English-made, with Silver cr German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto for Bale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Albernyte.—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 cheap. WANTED Known, that J. C.Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Oinnabsr, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbag-o, and other ores and minerals. — Office : No. 9, Insurance Bnlldings, Auokland, ANTED KJNOWN, we aTe delivering our best Ti-tree Wood, full meamrement. within the city, at 12a per ton Cash.— W^ and G. Winstone. \/t) ANTED to SELL, a large Brick ' * Store —For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East; WA NT E D KN O W~N that J.MORRISON is prepared to exeout9 kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Eoad. ANTED KNOWN, that J. GEEEN has on sale :—Embrodiery, from 6d to lOd ; Ladioa' and Girl's Stockings at fid; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Books, 6d per pair ; Imitation Jet Earrings, from 2d per pair ; Thread Gloves, 4d per pair ; Evans's 200-yards Crochet Reels, Is 9d per dozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes, 2>^d each, or 6 for als ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces, 3d dozen, miich cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (beat value in Auckland); >-tay Busks, 3d each , Collais, 6d per box ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Towels- S%d etch; good Perfumes, 6d per bottle and up wards ; other good* equally cheap—J. GEEJEN, No. 63, Oity Market. "OjTANTED, Visitors to the New " Theatre to remember that they can be sup plied with Cut and Uncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest quality, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entrance, Victoria-street.—Brown and Paten. WANTED Known, that J. Heape, Symonds-street, Drayer, *c, offers Special Lines, as he has a Large and New Lot of Homenpun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is worth Is6d; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Suits made to order. Blankets, from 12s 6d per pair, very cheap; Ladies' Waterproofs, 18s. WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open, where the Publio of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobacaos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is reapectf ally solicited. |_ WOMAN'S- RIGHTS—WHAT AEE THEY?—lst. She has a perfect right to go to Dennes's, and Bay a First-ciass Sewing Machine. 2nd, She has a right to be taught how to work it free of charge. 3rd. She has the right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle 4th. She has the right to have her Machine kept in order for 12 months free of charge. Singer, and other Treadle Machines from £7 12s 6d—W C. DENNES, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED KNOWN, that ~D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and othor Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Eallß, Hardwood Fellees, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the owest market price, at .his Yards, Custom-house treet. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding dono in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. A « TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is EEMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stocK. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot 1b now 208. Queen-street, opposite MoAxthur, Shera's new Warehouse.



TJiLECTION OP, COUNCILLOR City Council Offices, Auckland, September 16,187 C. It is hereby notified that Mr. Malcolm Niccol, and Mk. William Richard Waddbl, have bee i duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillor of the City of Auckland; and that a Poll will be taken for the Election of a Councillor on FRIDAY, the 22nd of September instant, at the Mechanics' Institute, High-street, within the said Oity, between tho hours of ei«ht o'clock in the fore noon and four o'clock in tho afternoon. F, L. PRIME, Councillor and Returning Officer. CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE RATEPAYERS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—I beg to solicit your Vote and Interest in tho forthcoming Election for City Councillor, on the 22nd instant. Yours respectfully, W. E. WADDELL Hobson-street. September 16th, 1876. HE Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association return their sincere thanks to the employers who kindly gave them a holiday, on the occasion of their Anniversary. They also wish to state that Mr James Leslie, of Parnell, was the only Master Baker who declined to give a holiday. A Short time ago Mr Leslie was a journeyman and a btrong advocate of the abort-hour movement, but circumstances have altered, and he has altered with them _4~\ITENTION !—NIXON LIGHT H A HOBSE CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The Town and Country Divisions "of the above Troop will muster for Drill at Faumure on Wednes day Evening next, 20th instant A 'Bus for Town Menibers will leave the Fireball, Queen-street, at quarter-past 7 sharp JOSEPH McCAGHEY, Hon. Secretary. September 18,1879- . ~____L q^O LET, an. eight-roomed $' b I m J- Oottag% With g-jpd w--U, &jjLufitm tank, &ri., froniittg Ponßonby Haiti, Ad joining the residence of IKr Jaktnft — -Apply to 1L Laintf, Ropemaker, Plcton-street. CHOP TOL^T.—The Shop pre *»-J sently occupied by Mr Farcy. junction of Queon and Grey-streels.— Apply to Hell Brothers. rpAKATUNA. LAKE.-66 Acres JL go.d Land, adjoining Mackay'H, for sale at £2 per acre cash.—Oliver Mays, Agent, Devonport. MqPO LET, No. 24 Cottage (4 a rooms, scullory, sink, and copper boiler) ia Wellinfrton-atreet, suitable for a res, c :table couple without children.— Apply at the back of the promisos. MrpO LET, in Scarborough Ter- JL race, Parnell, with possession on the Ist Octooer next, an eiyht-roomed Dwelling-house, with well, wash-house, ace. -John Bucbanan, shortlanct street. mnpO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in SL St. Mary's Road.—Apply to W. Graham, Grocer. Queen-street j^zjW HPO LET, a 5-roomed House, ©•'«! yfk •*- with Shop ; side entrance.—Apply 6£UAJfcA to J. Brock. Nowton Road. MHPO LET, an 8-roomed House, J_ furnished or unfurnished, In Parnell. For particulars apply to Mr J, A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortlanu-strcet. MT^OR SALE, a Cottage, of four J_ rooms, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Samuel Coehrane and Son, Fort-street SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFEED BUCKLAND offers himself for .Election as a Direotor of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. J&tjO TRUST MONEY To Lend C^ I V/ on good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L, Prime, Estate* Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. 3_>9^O TRUST MONEY to Lend <!&£l*J\-S on first-class City or Suburban Security. Interest, 8 per cent. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ALL PEBSONS having claims against the undersigned are requested to send In th# same, addressed to W. Long, care of Messrs S, and J. E. Vaile, Queen-street, on or before the 80th September, 1876, after which date no claim will be recognised. (Signed) WALTER LONG, Union-street. IS September 10,187 G. X*K REWARD &**J will be paid by cither the undersigned or by Inspector Broham, 10 any person giving: such information as shall lead to the conviction of the person who removed my boat last night from the Breakwater, and cut her adrift into St George's Bay, CHAS. CHAMBERLAIN. LOST, between Victoria-street and Cnstom-house, a One Pound Note—Any one returning same to this office will be rewarded. AN experienced Monthly Nurse would wish to engage with ladies; excellent reference.—Apply to Mrs PN, care of Mr Gilberd, Draper, Parnell. T^URNISHED Apartments to Let at X? Broughton Hall, Parnell Else. A COMPETE NT Person wishes for a situation as Housekeeper, or in any other capacity where trust is required; first-class reference ; open to engagement for two weeks.—Apply to AB, Mr Gilberd's, Draper, Parnell. A UCKLAND PUBLIC CEMETERY. XJL Tenders will be received up to noon of Friday, the 22cd instant, for Eaithwork and Forming Paths in the above Cemetery Pians can be seen and informa tion obtained on application to Geo. Wm. Jones, Hon Sec. Office, Short land-street. MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £2 TO £200. . A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies. Bonds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or rixtu es, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yearly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distanoe no objeot, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Crossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per sonal application to ME. J. B. BUEE. Shortland House, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential. KG. SCHWA RTZE begs to « announce to his friends and the public that he has REMOVED to his OLD BUSINESS POSITION IK QUEEN-STREET, adjoining the Albert Hotel, and assures his customers that all orders with which he may be kindly favoured will receive his immediate and careful attention. The REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is replete with all necessary tools and facilities for carrying out work in every branch of the trade, and of the finest and most complicated description. MUSICAL BOXES, &c, manipulated and repaired. t&~ All orders executed promptly, and at moderate charges, WATCHES.—The Stock of Watches is of "Choicest Selection, being of the best English, American, Geneva, and other leading makers. CLOCKS of French, German, and Knglißh Manu facture. GOLD AND SILVER ALBERTS, and other variety of Watch Guards, JEWELLERY.-A Choice Stock of English, Con tinental, aad Colonial manufacture. N.B.—Alii Goods Warranted.



rpfIBATBE ROYAL | FIKST DRAMATIC SEASON. The following1 Talented Artistes have been engaged to support Mr. & Mrs. JOHN L. HALL :— Gentlemen : Mr Charles HoUoway Mr John Hesford Mr Charles Searle Mr Robert Glover Mr John Ingles Mr A. Power Mr J. Hoyle Mr H. Loverook Mr F. Mason Mr H. Thornton Mr W. Adams Mr Sam Poole Mr T. Anderson Mr W. Gaylor Mr H. Wilson Mr A. Skinner Ladies : Miss A. Stoneham Miss Laura Wiseman Miss Jessie Raymond Miss Polly Leake MUs Millie Sanford Miss Marie Lyster Miss Amy Thornton Miss Topsy Power Miss Marian Harford Miss Emma Williams Miss Kate Brumsbey Miss Ethel Danvers Miss Nora Floyd Miss Fannie Floyd Thb Orchestra.: Mr D. Cope Mr J. McComish Mr T. Simpson Mr John Clough Mr J. Impey Mr G. Bowering Mr George Henrug Mr H. Cook Under the immediate direction of Mr. C. E. Pratt. Soenie Artists Messrs N. Thornton & H. Holmes Stage Mechanist Mr W Adams Property Master ~MrT. Ward Costumier Mrs Riddle Leader of Orchestra Mr D. Cope Stage Director MrJoiinL. Ham. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, *3- GRAND OPENING NIGHT !! ! -» The Performance will commence with H. J. Byron's Magnificent Comedy of OLD SOLDIERS! Cassidy (his original character) Mr John L. Hall Kate McTavish. Mrs John L. Hall The performance will conclude with the Laughable Comic Drama, entitled, TOODLES. Timothy Toodles.^.^ Mr John L. Hall Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, is. Doors open at 7 30; Performance commences punctually at 8 o'clock. Seats can be reserved at Upton's, Btationer. Monthly Season Tickets may be had at the Theatre on application to R. B, WISEMAN, Business Manager. QT. MATTHEWS CHURCH. PAROCHIAL FESTIVAL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Children's Oratoria : "LIFE OF OITR LOR D." To commence at 7 p m. f'HURSDA'V [St. Matthew's Day), Holy COMMUNiON, 1 a.m. I Evensong, 7.30 p.m. Psalms for tn« pay-BattMm i° D single B«skwith in 3 double Responses—TalHs Antnem—" O love the Lord" (Slainer) Hymns—" The Church's one Foundation" '•'Jrrusalem on High" "Giver of all" "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Preacher—Rev, R. S. Hassard. The Offertory at the Children's Oratorio will be glvtn to the Sunday School Fund ; the Offertories on Bt Matthew's Day to tne Mission School Fund. The Festival services will be continued on the following Sunday. THE CHILDREN'S FLOWER SHOW AND EXHIBITION Will open to the Public on the Aiternoon of St- Matthew's Day, from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Admission .-—Adults, 6d; Children, half-price. rpHEATEE ROR AL. MONTHLY SEASON TICKETS:— Single, £110s. Double, £2 2s. To be had at Upton and Co.'B, or Mr R. B. Wiseman, at the Theatre, TJEAWING CLASSES. Mb. Amrbd Shabpk's Drawing Classes meet at his private residence, Grafton Road, on Saturday afternoons, from half-pa«t 2 till haif-past 4 p.m.; and at Mrs Gorrie's Schoolroom, Pitt-street, on Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 p.m. Terms, 30s per quarter. A few Private Pupils attended at their own residences aa per arrangement. Instruction given in Pencilling, Mezzotint, Mono tone, and Water Colour. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE JL OF NEW ZEALAND, Irish Constitution. The Quarterly Communication will be held in the L«3geroom, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Tuesday), 19th September. Hour of Meeting: 7.30 o'clock. N.B.—All Master Masons may and are invited to attend. By order of the R.W.P.G.M. Master. James o. doull, P.G. Secretary. EPPING HOUSE, a few doors above the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, will be Open for Business in about a we«k. Further notice will be given. GEORGE HULME, Butcher. ÜBLIO NOTICE. — Consequent upon the many applications for my Farm house and Fancy Bread, and at the request of many friends, I have commenced running one of my carts through Ponsonby and Dedwood daily, and shall feel honoured by the patronage of residents in that locality. C. BURTON'S Digestive Biscuits, made from pure Wheatmeal, and approved of by letters from Dra Goldsbro', Wright and Kenderdine. Also pute Farm house or Home-made Bread, made with very little yeast, very little salt, very little fermentation, being more nutritious, and less likely to cause acidity in the stomach.—CUARLKS B'KTON, Charcoal Biscuit Manqfactory, Parnell and Queen-street By Appoint- TnP Marl"ls °* ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OF JEWELLERY. A NEW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has lately been brought out, which is very lovely and very effective. It is CARVED out of the PINK SHELL from which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of date, used to be made. Nothing can possibly be Imagined more beautiful than the colouring of this New" Jewellery, shading1 from the most vivid, yet delicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite in tint as the edges of the petals of a rose, or the sun-flushed snow of an Alpine peak rising against a summer sunset. Pink Coral has a yellowish tings, but this new material might be composed of Petrified Rose Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. The Fine Workmanship, and the Beauty of the Material, make this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAN CORAL. n I T V LEVELS. ANGLESEA-STREET. City Council Offices, Auckland, Sept 9, 1876. It ig hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council to Fix the Levels of ABglesea-street Pians may be seen in the City Surveyor's office, and all persons interested in the intended works, or likely to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard before the Council at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, 11th of October next, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 2> CASES Canterbury Bacon and 1 Hams, 2 cases Bay of Island Bacon without bone, 10 sides Waiuku Bacon, Cheese, 5 casks Beef, Oat meal, Pearl Barley, 200 naoks Seed Potatoes, 100 ditto Canter but y, 2 tons Pumpkins, Beanmeal, 5 tons Dunedin Flour, 3 tonß Oamaru ditto, 60 kegs Salt Butter. Raisins, Sardines. 100 cases Johnson's lib Jam, 50 ditto Wilson's, 10 half-chests Tea, 15 boxes Tea 19 oases Salmon, 2 oases Blacking, 30 tins Con fectionery, assorted. K. ABTHUB. Auctioneer.



THURSDAY, SETBMBER2I. CITY MART. IN" THE ESTATE OP BUTLER AND McINNESS. PAPERHANGINGS, SCRIM PAINTS, OILS, WHITE LEAD COLOURS, VARNISH, TURPS WINDOW GLASS, BRUSHWARE, And PAINTERS' SUNDRIES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Trustees, to sell by auction, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, The Stock in the above Estate, comprising a splendid assortment of Paperhangiags, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, &c, &o. Terms Gash. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Removed to the Mari 1 foe Convenience of Sale. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 22nd Instant, at 11 o'olook, Household Farnitnre, comprising Excellent "Walnut Pianoforte by Bord, Paris; Couch, 4 Chairs and Arm Chair in Crimson Damask; Mamie Mirrors, Hair-seated Arm Ohalr, Fine Steel Engraving (Hamlet) in gilt frame, very good Violin and case, Oilcloth, Book?, .Bound and Square Tables, Chests Drawers, Si ogle Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Waanstands ana Ware, Cupboard and Shelveß, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Garden Boiler, &«., &c. &c, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. HUNTER & NOLAN AT. the request of Stock-owners, will, for the Spring months, hold their Monthly Sales on the first and third Wednesday in the month, at the Papakura Yards. For Sale, on Wednesday next, at hall-past 12 o'cl ocfc 112 HEAD MIXED STORE CATTLE, overland from Wangarei, and about 100 head Fat and Store Cattle, Dairy Cows, Sheep Horses, &c. Accommodation Paddocks at Mrs Runciman'S, Drury; and Mr Quinn's, Chisholm's Bash, Papaknra. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. FOE, SALE, at the Papakura Yards, at 1 o'clock, An Unimproved Bush Farm, comprising 61 acres, adjoining "Walker's iand, at Hunua. For particulars apply to HUNTER & NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Messrs J. Brogden and Sons, to sell by auction, at their Works Yard, Mechanics' Bay, on Wednesday, 20th Instant, at 11 a.m., Railway Waggons, Waggon WheelH, Trolleys, Plato Layers' Ganges and Levers and Templets, Cart Wheels, Leather Belting, Blacksmiths' Toolb, Bar Iron and Old Iron, Bolts and Nuts, Fuse, Fencing Wire, Staples and Eye Bolte for fencing, Force Pumps, and about 500 feet of Iron Piping (Wilcock's), Spikes, Wheels, Lot of Kope, &c, &c, &.o. And, Office Furniture, Clock, &c. Also, Blacksmith Shop, rad 4 Woodenßuildings, to be removed. No Reserve. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. SCHOONER VENTURE. SCHOONER VENTURE. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Thursday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, under Bill of Bale, Schooner VENTURE, nearly new, well found and ready for sea, as she now lies alongside the Wharf. WEDNESDAY, NOON. EARTHENWARE ! EARTHENWARE I Ex U&ch Fergus from London. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart (Furniture Department), on Wednesday next. 20th Inst, at 12 o'clock noon, ex Loch Fergus from London, B in diamond, NAA, 50-9— Ten crates Assorted Earthenware . 1 crate Blue Pheaaant Plates, Dishes, Boat! Covered Dishes, Tureens 1 do Dove Rhine do do do 2 do Assorted Printed Ewers and Basins, Chambers, and Bowls 1 do do do Toilet Sets (9) 2 do do do Tea Cups and S»ucers 1 do Mounted Enameled Tea Pots, Jugs, and Mugs 1 do Printed Chambers. Mugs, Bowls, &c 1 do Stand Basins, Pudding Bowls, Bakers, 4c (Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. ~ CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GRANT 8c MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, 1 case, containing Prints, Calicoes, Drapery Mole Trousers, ho., more or less damaged. Terms —Cash. FKIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. LEASE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Exc , rp H E undersigned have been in- JL structed bx His Ho«ob thb Superintendent, to offer for salO>y public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date, The Undermentioned TOLLS and FEES, fortha six calender months, commencing the Ist of October, 1876 :— 1, The Fees leviable at the Public Slaughterhouse, Remuera ._,._.- '„ 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamaki Bridge, Pan- S. Th^Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate on the Great bouth Road, and the Chain Bars on Seccbmbe s Ro#d and Buckland's Road 4 The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Toll-gates, Great South Road 5 The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll-gate, on the Great North Road 6 The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll gate, and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar; together with the Royalty leviable for scoria ash, &c, taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve 7. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of 'Water to the Shipping 8. The Fees chargeable at the Onehunga Whaif. Conditions at the Mart. N.B.—The purchaser will be required to execute the usual bonds, with two approved sureties on the day of sale. .. * * "B.f TONES & fc CO,