hy fhe orchestra, under the direction c! Mr Cope, wer« exquisite in character. rnnßisfirg of ar. overturn " Viz Dinvnlo," " Florence Waltzes," " *>stival Galop," and "La Reine Topaze." The central character, Rip; wns a faithful portrait, by Mr Hall, who exhibited all those weaknesses end qualities, that »trantre inter mingling of peculatities with which " Oriyon "invested "Mo Van Wink'o. awl which affords such a salutary lesson to men who cling to the bottle, and are at most powerl-ss in the face of temptation, although con tinually resolved to "swear off," Mr J L flail brought, out in vivid contrast the strong points of the character, the frailty, the simplicity, the genuine hurrmu, snd the Underlying pathos. Having seen Mr Hall in tho same character some years sgo we hsve ro bcitation in pronouncing his later perfor mance more finished ■and artistic, and we can well b«liove the opinions of those who hwa had the pie sp.re of witnessing Jefferson's performance of E(p Va'.i Winkle, what Mr Halt's Impersonation is quite equal, if not in soma respects superior to that of nim who marie this part his own. In tVe second Dart of toe drama, where Kit) abates from Iho slaep of twenty years. Mr Hall's transition from manhood to old ace was a very fine piece of acting Mrs Stoneham represented the termagant, boisterons Dame, who wa« never weary of belabouring Rip's bony back with the broomstick when in his cups. Rip : however, was too nimble for the terrible Dame, whose j natural condition impeded her flight; still the dame (Mrs stoneham) fairly represented the stotmy heroine. The village of Katskill, with its tavern, and sign, was a charming picture, and the rcllu.kin<t,drinking,merry beys, around the rustic table, with Nick Vidder (Mr « Searle) for the leader, and Knickerbocker (Mr Inglis) ?or the talker, made up a lively tavern scene Mr Hesford as Derrick, ai»d Mr Holloway as Herman aided the success of the drama by well deßned delineations. Mr Hesford in his white wig, dis pUyed the aristocratic bearing, and style of speech of the .burgomaster. Miss Jessie Raymond, was excel lent as "Alice." The scone of the compact in Rip's ' bomc was a finished picture, and Rirj's expressions touching tt'eprobablo'ctmstqaerces cf: bis signing, to his child Alice, was full unaffected pathos The old man of the mountains, the voiceless spirit of sleepy Hollow, the draught, the* twenty years sleep, the awaking, and return to the village, with poor Rip's perpetual tnasG " I will drink your good health, and you- family's good health, and may they livs long and prosppr," were alt in strict keeping with the original sketch, and gave great satisfaction to the audience. This evening: will be produced the " Yankee Team ster,1' and " Lurline," with numerous local attrac tions.

SIMONSEN'S OPERA COMPANY.

SIGNOE, MORLEY'S BENEFIT.

Tfte Prince of Wales Theatre wa3 last night crowded above and below with an audience attracted by the double incentive of welcoming back the Simon-en Ooera Company, after their trip to jthe Thames, and iUo doing honor to the merits of Slgnor Carmini Morley, for whose benefit the performance was an nounced. The people of Auckland, perhaps, hardly appreciate that VdlfO, avis among singers, a first-class tenor. Asa rule delicacy of constitution is connected •with the possession of the genuine tenor, and although many may be fonnd who would be able to sing certain test songs or passages with credit, there are passing fr-w who are capable of doing the heavy work of apriina tenorc of the Opera. A. half century in Eogland has failed to produce more than one Hims Re-v !?, and Mr Lloyd who now supplies the place of the great tenor in oratorios though he has more flexibility and equal quality, has neither the power nor the expression of Signor Morley. The latter gentleman indeed deserves wbII of the musi cal public of this city, for he has given them vocal treats of the highe3t order : and ifc must be remem bered that not only has he done this in his individual capacity, but by his sympathetic anting and singing in duetts and concerted passages, he his helped conspicu ously to bring out in their fnll brilliancy the magnifi cent powers of Midama Simonsen, and the less brilliant, but beautifully rich tones of Miss Lambert. He is co psiinstiking. So correct, and so gloriously appreciative of what lie acts or sings, especially when a vein of sentiment runs throueh the piece, that he never faite to please. We regard Signor Morley as a solendid operatic tenor. The performance last night was of a fragmentary character, being composed of an act from each of four operas, namely " Lucrezia Bor gia," "Maritana." "31 Trovatore,1' and ''La Fille de Madame Angot." All these operas have been perfor med in their entirety by the Company and have received their meed of criticism, so that it is not now necessary to analyse the separate performances of the artistes. Of course the whole Company was flailed upon. Madame Pimonsen astonished all her listeners by the ease with which she discharged the onerous roles of the heroines in all four operas, accomplishing the transition from " grave to gay.from lively to severe " without »n apparent effort. It would be difficult to say whether her passionate performance in "II Trov atote " or her rollicking humour in Madame Angot was more applauded by the audience. She was encored several times, and had to appear after the fill nf the curtain on each cccision. Signor Morley was in exnf-llent voice and delivered his solos with hi 3 usual judgment and skill. One of tha most charming morc&vux of the evening was the duett " Home to our Mountains'' which he sang most beautifully with Miss Lambert. This was vociferously encced The othor artistes performed with vigour and finish, and tbe tout ensemble was admirable for its variety and beauty. To-night the grand opera of Norma is to be introduced \>y a concert in which Mr Simonsen will give one of liis splendid violin solos, and three of our best known amateur vucalists will appear. The time of commencement is half-past seven.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This Day. Mining-—Union Beach Union Beach : The Auckland directors have permitted the Coromandel directors to accept Captain Thomas's offer of the loan of a lift. It is now found that the connecting gear of the Beach Mine is not sufficiently strong to work the life The Palmerston. The Palmerston will not move to work until the Beach Mine is drained. It; is pro posed to stop operations in the Black Reef, the directors fearing a flow of water from the Beach Mine. The lona. The lona is still getting good stone. Ine contract for sinking another 60 feet has been accepted. Water is well kept under. The Golconda will set permanently into work by next week. The Tommy Dodd (Anderson) got a few specimens yesterday and to-day. Bleak House : A stringer showing gold has been cut in this mine in the drive, which is now in 178 ft. Sharemarket. Frater Bros, quotations (Coromandel) :— Union Beach sellers, 55s ; buyer 50s ; lona, seller 10s; Tokatea sellers, 10s 6d, buyers, 10s; Bismarck seller, 6s, Royal Oak sellers, 5s 6d, buyers, 3s Gd. KFSSELL. (From our own Correspondent.) This Day. Hero on the Coast- A steamer passing South its looks to be the s.s. Hero wind lights and northerly.

HOKITIKA

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] L " " This day.

Destructive Floods and Fire. The heaviest floods occurred on Friday and Saturday that have been known for the past eight years; three to four inches of water were in the houses in the low-lying parts of the town. A good channel broke through the spit, running straight to sea, a quarter of a mile wide. Any boat can enter it. During the gale, at half*past five on Satur day morning, a fire broke out at Craig's timber yard, Gibson's Quay, which was totally destroyed, but no other damage. The Waipawa ran ashore at South Spit yesterday, and is expected to be got off to-day.

GISBORNE.

(From our own Correspondent.) ihiP day.

Several blackguard posters have been "Vuck about town, libelling Mr Webb, Iftor of the Standard. They were pulled #ra by the public. Strong sympathy is it for Mr Webb, who will probably proceed at law.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). v This day

The Billiard Champion. Roberts beat Gollop by 137 points, after giving him 600: Gollop was in bad form ; nis largest break was 30. Roberts' average breaks were 50, but as it was evident almost from the start that he must win, he probably did not do his best. To-night he plays Gollop again, giving him 700. Pientifulness of Labour. There are 82 applications for care-tRKer at the library, at a salary of only £100. Simonsens Opera Companylopens^here on

OIL October. The Halls follow &t the ne thoatre, to be succeeded by Emmet, the " Fritz" man.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Charge against a Solicitor- At the Police Court this morning, Mr W. W. Wilson, solicitor, of Napier, was charged by Mr Stamper, solicitor, with perjury in connection with a /S"V>* <"*<"* nV| which he was the defend; rC She Ca.B6 WaS remanded till the 10th October.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(PerPreßS Telegram Agency.)" This day. Iron Saa& Smelting. The smelting of the iron sand is on all hands admitted to be a success so far as concerns the running of the metal. Since the first tapping the metal has been run seven or eight times, Yesterday the gentlemen who had gone guarantee for Mr Smith asked Mr Anderson to be relieved from responsibility, now that their object had been gained in proving that the sand could be smelted. They con sidered that the Company should now proceed with the work. Mr Andor. Son declined, so those who guaranteed notified they should withdraw, and Mr Smith gave orders for the furnace to be blown out. They are now emptying the furnace, and at each tapping the metal flows as freely as it did at first. There were hundreds at the works on Sunday and yesterday to wit ness the tappings of the furnace. The pigs of iron weigh about flOlbs. each, and have the brand "N.Z.T.I.C. Pure Iron Sand" on each. Every one here is very excited over the success. A public meeting is to be heVl on Thurs day to urge ou the Government to make the Mountain road so aa to connect us with Patea.

Criminal Calendar.

The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court commence on Monday next. There are thirteen cases down for hearing, and fifteen prisoners, as follows: Brieily, for Drury indecent assault; Strongman and Blake, burglary ; Coliins and Uloth, stealing from the premises ; Manuka, breaking and enter ing ; John Croghan, false pretences ; Alice Hoskins, uttering counterfeit coin ; Thomas Windover, larceny as bailee ; S. M. Hall, forgery an 1 uttering ; John Coffey, stealing from a schooner ;• Fanny Dynes, concealment of birth • and Waituruturu, attempting to rescue a prisoner.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—buyers £18 10s. National Bank—Buyers, 683. Colonial Bank (40a pd. up)— Buyers, 31s ; Sellers, 32s 6d. National Insurance —Buyers, 255. South British Insurance—Sellers, 57s Gd. New Zealand Insurance—79a. fHHomeward Bound—sellers, 2s 3d. Union Beach— 003, 51s, 523 Gd ; Buyers, 50^ ; sellers, 52s Gd. Tokatea—Sellers, 103 9d. Bank of England—2a 4d ; buyers, 2s 3d. Tairua, (dble.)—Buyers, 17s Gd ; Sellers, 193 G3.

Waitekauri, 203 9d, 2ls; buyers, 203; sellers, 21s. Shannon and Fergus—Selleis, 23 6d. Golden Arrow—Buyers, 3s 6d, United Kingdom—Sellers, 2s 6d. Julius Vogel—sellers, Is. Joseph Newman, Chairman.

Mr N. R. Lorensen, the diver who got the chain off in the Union Beach Mine, wishes to contradict the statement in our Coromandel Telegrams on Saturday, that he refused to go down the mine again. The fact was that he wished to go down, but could get no one to pump air for him, owing to the un fortunate termination of the experiment with the man Eccleston. Mr Lorenaen was engaged in raising the Quickstep, and says he has not the slightest hesitation in going down any- number of fathoms, so long as" the pump is properly attended to. He considers it was highly improper to permit a man like Eccleston, who had no acquain tance whatever with the dress, to go down.

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 per yard ; it may be seen at the City Hall. Holloway 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 has 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 7s 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-Btreet, Holloway and Garlick Proprietors.

iflMill S?4R» ftttißPAft, SEFfIMBEB 2s, W.



A UCKLAND ROWING CLUB. The Seventh Annual Meeting of the above Club will be held In the Club-room. Thames Hotel, on THTTRS DA.Y, the 28th instant, at 7 30 pm Business—To receive annual Report and Balance, sheet. Election of Officers, Ac. JNO. MARSHALL, Hon. Sec. September 26.1876. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Assessment List of th" above District, for the year,ending 30th June, 1877 has boen finally settled. The Rate Book can be inspected at the office of W. J. Suiter and Co., where payment of rates can be made; or to the Collector, MrJohnßraithwait,. w . j. gtJITEE> Chairman. 26tli September, 187 C. "DERSONAL.—WouId Mrs. Piddell, I widow, Housekeeper, supposed to be living in Parnell, call at this office^ WANTED, Schoolmaster for Ormond. Apply immediately at Board of Education. FMD EBICK J. M^gs; i Si ctetar/. WANTED, Tenders to build a School at Otaika— Information at the office of the Board ; or on application to Mr Edwin Kyle, Chairman of the Maungatapere Committee, Tikorangi, to whom Tendois are to be addressed on or before the 6th October. \\T ANTED Known to the Tradesmen VV and others.—The advertiser is prepared to make up Books and Accounts on unusually low terms.—Apply by letter to G, at thlß office. ANTED, by a respectable young lady, a Situation as Barmaid.—Apply office of thig paper. WAiN TED, good Tailors.—Apply to H. L. PosseDnif*ie, Shortland Crescent.



WANTED, a situation by a single Man, 'who has had considerable experience in Wholesale Trade and Manufacturing, and fO»a length df time was Clerk in the Stores Department of the Great Western Railway of Canada. Thr roughly trustworthy. Salary required moderate.—A-ddraßS by letter, Andrew Turner, at this office. W AM TED, an experienced Servant for the Thames.—Mr Edson, Queen streer. WANTJiD, by a respectable Youth, Private Board and Kesidonce. — Apply, stating terms, etc., to GEB, st this office. WANTED, an experienced Milliner, Apply by lettor to JR, a: this ofllce. ANTED" a strong Youth accus tomed to horseSi—Apply New Zealand Pro duce Store, Karangahape Eoad. W'-AKTEu, a respectable Nursegirl. Enquire at Mendleson's Grocer Shop, next door to Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Groom and Gardener; must have first-class references.— App^ to G. W. Binney. WANTED, a Cook and Baker for the Waikato.—Apply, with testimonials, at Cruickshank, Miller and Oo.'s, at 12 o'clock on Thursday. WANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Reynolds, Kyber Pass Koad, next to Reid's Store. ANTED, in a small family, an accomplished Lady as Governess —Address by letter, with particulars, to AZ, Post-oilice, Auck land WANTED, by a Gentleman, a situa tion for his Coachman. Can be thoroughly recommended in every respect.~-Address Box No. 31, Post-office. WANTED, by two respectable Yoang Men. a Furnished Eedrooin —Apply Stating locality and terms, to XYZ, at this oflica. WANTEu, for a Country Store and Bakery, a respectable Lad, about 15 years of age, to drive a Baker's Cart, and learn the Baking Bubiness if desired,—Apply, with written references, to this office. WANTED, a General Storeman to proceed immediately to Napier; rorercnces required — \vv)y by letter to ASP, at this office. WAIN TED, a Barmaid City Hotel, a Man to milk and garden, and I want a situation for a nice little Nurse-girl.— Hannaford's Kfgistry, Queen-street A A TED KNOWN, we are delivering our best Ti-troe Wood, full measurement, within the city, at 12s per ton Cash.— W. and G. Winstone. ANTED, a 10-horse power Double Cylinder Portable Engine.—Address W, Stab Office. WANTED, a good young Biding Horse. —Apply to L. Star Offlce. WANTED to Bell, four Harness Horses.—T. Godkin, Newmarket. AN TED, by a Jobbing Gardener, employment by the day or by contract. Gardens kept in order at a low rate.—Apply to W. Wernham, Henderson's Buildines, Freeman's Bay. ANTED a first-class Haud for the Clothing Department.—Lewis Bros. WANTED, an experienced Gardener. Apply in writing only to Mr Justice Gillies, Supreme Court-house. TO Coachmakers. — Wanted, for Napier, a good Bodj maker.—Apply to W. Phillippß and Son, Queen-street. WANTED, for Gisborne, a House keeper ; must be able to undertako the whole duties of a house. —Apply to Mrs Stewart, Albert Hotel. ANTED Known, that I am supplying my best Titree Wood, within a radius of one mile, at 12s per ton ; out, l_a; full measurement. Cash on delivery.—T. McElroy, Coal and Firewood Depot, Karangahape Road. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick P tore—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred smart, "Victoria-street East WANTED Known, 1 am delivering my best Titree Wood within thn city at Hi per ton ; cut, 13s cash ; full measurement guaranteed. —W. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Firewood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham-strects. WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S T"o-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 Auckland, Try my 5d plugs of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay 6d for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by Hero—T. W. Allen, opposite Thistle Hotel. ANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. P.B.—Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Welles ley-street E.ist, 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 Bilver or German Silver Mountings; al»o Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto for Halo at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Mbernyte.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler. Mannfacturer and Importer Queen-stroet. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaped, for sale very cheap. YTT ANTED Known, that J.C.Stovin, T T Mineral Merchant, Is a purcht: sr of Copper, Tin. Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar. Nickel Silvor, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other oros and minerals. — Office : No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music ana other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to executo kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED- KNOWN, that J. GREEN has ■on sale :—Embrodlery, from 5d to lOd; Ladies' and Girl's StockiDgs at 6d; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair; Imitation Jet Earrings, from 2d. per pair ; Xhread Gloves, 4d per pair ; EvaßW*2oo-yards Orocfie't Reels, Is 9d per dozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes, 2J£d each, or 5 foi als ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces, 3d dozen, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is pet pair (best value in Auckland); Stay Busk*, 3d each , Coilats, 6d per box ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Towels 3}£d each; good Perfumes, 5a per bottle and np wards ; other goods equally cheap—J. GREEN, No. 63, City Market. WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all th< Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Beßi American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices, A visit is respeotf ally solicited. WANTED KNOWN., that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds oi Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, Houb< Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. Al orders attended to with despatch WO M A N'S~RI§HTS—WHAI ARE THEY?—lst. She has a perfect rlgh' to go to Dennes's, and Buy a Firgt-ciass Sewing Machine. 2nd, She has a right to be taught how U work it free of charge. 3rd. She has the right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever shi gets into a muddle. 4th. She has tne right to hay i her Machine kept in order for 12 months free o charge. Singer, and other Treadle Machines fron £7 12s 6d—W. 0. DENKTES, Queen-street. WANTED Known, that the Marke- Coal and Firewood Yard is now open. Coa and Firewood delivered in town and suburbs, Good removed, and Carting of every description done. Ai Express always to be had at the yard.—W. Jamzeson JuN.,Proprietor. W~ AJST E D Known, that th. Pitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe1 Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner c High-street. Only the highest class machines kept i; stock. Repairs to all machines properly'done. Stear, Guages repaired, tested, and adiusted. ANTEITKnown, Stretton's Book Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is no^ 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's ne: Warehouse. ANTED KNOWN, that D GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds c Timber and other Building Materials, includin Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Hous Blocks. Posta, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at th west market price, at his Yards, Custom-nous eet. TjiVENING CLASSES.—The Eev J-U E. Browne's Evening Classes have been R< moved to Upper Wakefield-street. Applications« the Model Training School. ADDLERY Bxisiness for Sale a Gißborno.—A Splendid Opening for a Goo Man with small capital.—For particulars apply to Mi Win, Adair, Albeit Hotel.



TO LET, two new five-roomed Cottages, Ponsontiy Road, near the Hall • £3$ a-year, payable quarterly.—Apply to J. Bainbridge, grocer, &c, Ponsonby. TO t^7, S'2 acres of I and at Epsom, adjoining Mr Olegfrorn's Property. Securely fenced and a good well ripon ttse property.—Apply to K. Kose. Insurance Building's. OR SALE, an Allotment of 'Free hold Land, off Upper Queen-strpet. 120 feet frontnge, 80 feet deep : planted with Fruit Trees, Shrubs, and Vegetables. Price £lf)0. Kor sale. » "Large Fly Wheel, Saw Bench, 2 Saws, and Driller, £8 For Sale, a Portable Forge and Bellowa, complete, £1, For Salp, an English Concertina, full compass, double action, bast make, With lots of music, £5. Apply to M. H. Busby, Blind Maker, Grey-street. mT7<OR SALE, a Cottage, of four JO rooms, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply- to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. O Small Capitalists.—For Sale, 200 acres of First-rate Land, well watered, in the Parish of Tuakaramea, Waikato, adjoining the lands of JB. Whyte and A. Oox, Epcis.—For particulars, anply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen street. FOR SALE, the Good Will, Stock, and Fixtures of a General Store, well situated in (lie City.—For particulars, apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. T" O BETSOLD, a Washing, Mang- Jing, and Wringing Machine,, (Bradford vowel E), in perfect order. Price, £6. (in view k at Mrs Thorns. St George's Bay Road, Parnell. HHANNS' Celebrated Fire and Thief- JL proof Safes, also Tin Plates, on Sale.—E. and . H. Isaacs. pf7(\ TRUST MONEY To Lend CW 9 \_/ on good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 2S, Insurance Buildings. T OST, 25 Wether Sheep, branded Jt-J No. 2. A suitable reward will be paid for such information as will lead to their recovery.—Fisher and Co. T OST 1, a White Fox Terrier Dog, JLJ brown ears and black and tan spot on his etern. Ten shillings reward if left at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's, Durham-street. LOST, on Sunday evening last, in K3't)er Pass Road, a Gold Earring —Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. L"~OST7~a~Cheque for £2 fls, drawn in favour of 1936, signed by Samuel Wells EW ZKALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Pecond Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be payable at the Company's Office, on MONDAY, 2nd October, IS7C. By order of the Board of Directors, FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, 13th Peptember, IB7C. NOTICE.— I hereby notify that I will sell everything In my Stall, including Socks and Ladles' Stockings, cheaper and better than any Stall in ttie Market.—J. Green, No. 53, Wellesley street entrance, A VACANCY for three or four gentlemen at Mrs Richmond's, opposite 0/ own Hotel, Gioy-streot. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BUCKLAKD offers himself for Election as a Direotor of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the Oth proximo. -pATK URA NG A HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL RACES Will take place on the ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE ON .Saturday, October 7, 1670. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. T)RAWING CLASSES. Mb. Amprbd Sharpie's Drawing Classeb meet at him private residence, Grafton Road, on Saturday afternoons, from hall-pa*t 2 till half-past 4 p.m.; and at Mrs Gorrie's Schoolroom, Pltt-Btreet, on Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 p.m. Terms, 30s per quarter. A few Private Pupils attended at their own residences as per arrangement. Instruction given in Pencilling, Mezzotint, Mono tone. and Water Colour. "PIKE! TniRE! i i i | i • OUR ■ SALVAGE STOCK ) J WILL BE t [ OFFERED to the PUBLIC t IN A PEW DAYS. t t i 3 1 c c' 2 fc .1 a " JITILNE AND QHOYCI c 'b if a CHEAPSIDE HOUSE. •» (V iV I. >f g 16 n ie c ! 3- ■ :■ It t id r-



c T^OE THE THAMES. , fr'^i' * Thes.s, SfSngS: DURHAM Will leave the Queen-street wharl at 6 o'clock THIS EVENING, instead of 4 cclocfc, a* advertised in time-table. U B LIC MEETING. Mr H. B. LU3K will address the Electors 6* the Province of Auckland in the Mechanic's Inititute, on next THURSDAY Evening. Chair will bo taken by Mr J, T. Botlan at eight o'clock. /CONTINENTAL HOUSE. " Mmdttiai, et ornatus, ctcultun,hmfmninantm insignia xunt," Ladies, I beg most respectfully to announce that I have Opened a Millinery and Drapery Establish ment, which contains a splendid assortment of every requisite of modern toilette. Elegant designs worked upon velvet, silk, and c oth, in embroidery or aophiue. Lace of every description mmo to otder. Materials supplied »nd instruction given. N.B.—This branch of the buSineßs is under the sole supervision of Miss TjturENBERG, whose artistic talent is already well known. Hoping by attention, civility, an 3 moderate prices, to gain a portion of your pat-onago, I remain, very obediently yours, ISABELLA. NELSON. Meine Damen, Erlauben sic mir ihnen ergebenst anzuzeiiffcn dass ich tin Putz und Modewaaren- Geschaft eiciffnet habe, und empfthle mioh za alien in diesem Fiicbe vorkommenden Arbeiten. Lurch prompte und reelle Bedienung werde mir das Ver trauen der deutechen Damen zu erwerben suehen, und bitte urn gencigten Zuepruch. HochaclituDf»svoll, ISABELLA NELSON. Mesdames, J'al 1* honneur de vous annoncer que je viens d'ouvrir un Magasin do modes et de lingerie, garni dun choix soperieur en tout cc gui concerne la toilette elegants Je mi! natto que, par 1' attention et par le prix modt-te de raes merchandises, vous voudrez bien m'honorar de vos visitea et de vos ordres. Cornptez mesdames aur ma reconnaissance. ISABELLA NELSON. Tengo un vivo placer de anunciar a las sefioras Espafiolas y Portusuthns que en mia tienda de modista hallaran cvda cosa para el trnge modal; y espero que, por atencion y por los precios rnoderaaos de mis prendas, me favorezcan con sus visitas, cuando non f altari* de servirlas. Beso a Vmds. las manos, IS4BKLLA NELSON Underteoknad har den iiran tillkannagifva, att jag oppnat en Galanteri och mode-handel hvarest Skandi naviska darner kunna betjenas mcd ailt hvad«om en modern utßtyrsel tillhcirer. Genom for^kommande uppmiirksamhet och billiga piiser boppas jag att tillvinna mig respective kundera valviija. Mcd hogagtninsj, loABELLA AELSON. E hine ma, He panuitanga tenei naku kia mohio ai koutou kua puare taku toa hoko kateaSu, me nga mea whakapaipai katoa mo koatou. Haere mai ra c tewhacaunga kite mitakitaki ite abua pal o aku taonga, he iti noa iho uno te uiu. N* to koutou hoa na, IHAPERA NELSON. iLBEBT Buildings, Quekn-strset. pN G 1 l"s H QOA LS. Ex Sam Mendell, from Londow. The undersigned have For Sale a shipment of West Hartpool Coal, which far excels the best Newcastle for household use and for smttliy purposes. Blacksmiths and Engineers who have trieS this Coal, pronounce it superior to anything in the market* ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. Auckland, Eoptember 26;h, IS7O. fr\~o B~U I iTTJ EE S. Tenders will bo received up to noon on SATUR DAY, the 30th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Princes-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. _ _ _ _ MILNE &"cHOYCE • Beg to tender their warmest thanks to all those friends who so kindly assisted at the late Fire at Cheapside House _^ Tpr~H O T O G R A P~~H Y. The customers of the American Photographic Company whose negatives havo been destroyed by the late Fire, and who have not receivad their Photographs, will have their money returned by sending their Claim to John McUarrigle, North Shore. T^f 0 ~T I C E. The Partnership b3tween the undersigned was DISSOLVED by mutual consent upon the l!Hh day of September instant. JOHN L. FALL. CHARLES E. PRATT. Auckland, 25th September, 1870. Tip OK SAijfc, the Auckland Shooting JU Gallory. plant ard fittings, opposite the This le Hotel.—Apply d. Donne, Estate Agent, Shortland C ro scent. TTICTOEIA LODGE, No. 41, P.A.F.S.A The Quarterly Meeting will bo held at the Lodge room, Christian Meeting House, Coot-street, TO MOR ROW (Wednesday), at 7.30 p.m. All members are requested to attend. S. BROOKING, Secretary, ! /^OLCONDA GOLD MINING COM IT PANY (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders o the above Company is hereby convened to be held a the Company's office, Insurance Buildings. Qaeen street, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 18th September at V. o'clock noon. Business—Election of two Directors and ai Auditor. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 18th September, 1876. TTIBEEFIAN BAND A Very Select Quadrille Party will be given by th Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-stree Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING next, the 26t September. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock prompt, Double Tickets, 3s each, to be had from the Hoi Secretary*-, Mr Flynn, stationer; and Mr Josep Little, 'i histle Hotel. Ladies by Invitatio n only H. P HAYDEN > H g J. DEMPSBY | j On' becs- _ ■ ■ ' MEWMAEKET HALL A Variety Entertainment in connection wit Victoria lodge, 1.0. G.T. will be given in the abov Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Inst, at S pn Admission, (id. TUT USIC LESSONS To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher c the Pianoforte. His knowledge'of the profession, an his,moderate terms should guarantee the patronage c the general public He visits the pupils at thei homes, or they may receive their lessons at, hi private residence—£l(l* per quarter, onerlesson'pe J t week—Address 'Mrs Reanes, Karangahapo; Koac opposite L. D. Nathan's. LADIES' COLLEGE, Hobson-streel will Re-open 2nd of October, and Mr Nicholsoi of the Writing Institute, will conduct the Class fc Arithmetic. ' MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNT! FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmei Clerkß, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, ( on Deposit of Life Policies, Bonds or Scrip, on Bil of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks « Mxtu'esj Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timba or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions and Bills of Ba>e paid out promptly. Repayments r^coived Weekly, Monthly, Quarter! or Half-yf arly, to unit the convenience of Borrower Distance no object. »k repayau-Bts can be remitted 1 Post-office Order or Creased Cheque. Full partii-ulars and form of application forward* on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on pc sonal application to MR. J. B. BITER. Bhortland House, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strict oonfldentlal.



HpHSAT&E BOYAL' Stage Director : Mr. John L. Hall. liIMEXSE ATTRACTION! !¥3R & SVIBS~a. L. HALL IN DRAMA and BURLESQUE ! THIS (TUKS^AY) EVENING, 26th SEPT., AND UNTIL FCWJIHBR NOTICK, The Performance will coimrtence _ with the American Drama, in 2 acts, entitled. THE YANKEE TEAMSTER! SOLON gft-tfIfGLE (the Ynnkeo To.'titfpifp?) .. MR. JOHN L. HALL Hugh Winslow (a M«*-" t . _ chant) MvaF.Scarlo Charles Ottis (a Clerk).. Mr. £fh«Ples Holloway Robert Howard (the people's Lawyer) .. Mr. T5. Gloved John Ellsloy (a Clerk) .. Mr. A. L. Inglis Tripper (an Altomcy-at- Law) Mr. J. Hcsford Judge Mr. N. H. Thornton Thompson \ Police ( Mr. F. Mason Quirk ) Officers \ Mr. J. Anderson Timid Mr. A. Power Mrs. Ottis Mrs. A. Stoneham Grace Oltis Miss Jessie Raymond MUSICAL SELECTIONS. During the Evening the Orchestra, trade? the direction of Mr. COPE, will play the follow ing selections: — Selection—" Lucia di Lammermoor" (J. Riviere) " War March," from Athalie (Mendelssohn) . Waltzes—"La Sensitive"' (Bouqiiet). The whole to conclude with the Grand Operatic Burlesque, by H. J. Byron. entitled, LURLLNE, THE NYMPH OF THE LURLEYBERG; OR, THE KNIGHT AND THE NAIADS! Beins a Water Waglalo on the Legend of "Lurline." SIR RUPERT THE RECKLESS (a very hard up young German who goes down the Rhine in search of an heiress) .. Mrs. J. L. HALL HIS SENESCHAL (still harder up, with very little on his body, but a good deal on his mind) Mr. J. L. HALL Wilfred Miss Lystcr Albert Miss Amy Thornton llinaldo Mr. Mason (Individuals with the strongest objection to manual labour, but who gladly turn their hands to anything not belonging to them). Baron Witz (an empty-headed person who is possessed of a fruitful property, though bar ren his teto) Mr. Searle River Monster Mr. Lockwood Count Calimanco (happy at first, but a good deal cut up) Miss Polly Leake LURLINE (the Naiad Queen—a sweet young Syren, and a sad victim of misplaced confi dence) .. .. Miss Laura Wiseman Wavelet (her Naiad-in-waiting, eventually a Naiad-de-Camp) .. .. Marian Hesford The Lady Una Mrs. Stoneham Guards, Retainers, Mermen, and mob in general. NEW SONGS, LOCALS AND SAYINGS. New Scenery and Appointments ! BY Messrs. Thornton, Adams, Solon, and Assistants. Seats can be reserved at Upton's and Co.'s, Station ers, where a plan be can seen. Doors open at 7.30; Curtain rises at 8 sharp. Carriages can be ordered for 10.40. P RIC E S:—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 23. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. Family Tickets, in packets of not less than 5, can be had at the r^f |^$ SEMAN) Business Manager. rppiISTLE BILLIARD ROOM. OPENING NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 26th, 1876. BENNETT'S EXHIBITION TABLE. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Newly Renovated and Re-decorated. SIMONSEN'S ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY POSITIVELY FOE TWO NIGHTS ONLY, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! (And TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY), 26th and 27th insts.. Bef ore their final departure by the steamer Taupo, on Thursday, 2Sth inst. MR, MARTIN SIMONSEN, in thanking the public ; of Auckland for the patronage he has received during the Company's stay in thii town, has the honor to announce that, before his final departure on Thursday, the 28th Instant, he will give ONLY TWO MORE MONSTER PERFORMANCES, ! AS STATfID ABOVE. TO-NIGHT, LAST NIGHT BUT ONE !! ! Grand Monster Performance— Bellini's entire Opera, in four acts, WNOEMA!-B AND A Gkakd Vocal and Instrumental Concert, Assisted by the Leading Amateurs, who have kindly volunteered for this occasion. Mr Martin Simonsen will also play seme of his Celebrated Violin Solos. WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, t POSITIVELY FAREWELL NIGHT, f FOR THE BENEFIT OF I MISS NELLY LAMBERT, Offenbach's world-renowned Opera Bouffe, GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! Mr. Chas. Florence as Feitz. Mr. Chas. Florence as Fritz. , $^° MILLION PRICES EACH NIGHT! On account of the length of the Programmes, the c performance each night will commence at HALF £ PAST SBVBN O'CLOCK SHARP. " Poors open at 7 o'ciock. Box Plan at Upton's. Business Manager—Mr W. T KEITH, i. , h TjILLERSLIE GARDENS, THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY, 9th NOVEMBER. 1876. ,g THE ANNUAL 1 CALEDONIAN GAMES Will take place at the , ELLERSLIB GARDENS, ON THE PRINCE OF WALE'S BIRTHDAY. >f The Programme will appear in a few days, d jf , _—_ i! rpEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES ir J. I, Tho Sixth Lecture of the Course will be dellvere by the Rev. E. 8 Haasardon FRIDAY, September 25 Subject: "British Workman Public-houses." Co - Haultain will preside. Musical Selections during th }, evening. >r THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 3 TRADE SALE. CLEARING CONSIGNMENTS. Is ____ w THHB subscriber will sell at th Is J Corner Mart, on Thursday, 28th instant, at: » o'clock, r, 250 packages Melbourne and English Tea superior quality 278 sacks O*t« 210 sacks Best Canterbury Potatoes y. 4 oaaes Canterbury Bams and Bacon s- 36 boxes Price's Candles >y 50 casks Currants 4 tons Co "it No i Sugar sd 100 bags Prime Maize *• 41 Cheese, equal to best Canterbury 50 casks Crystals Soda 20 kagg Blear. Soda 40 oases quarter and half Sardines. , GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



B. «ONK»] " _ >°' CAEB TO-MORROW. B. TON X S & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs Hartley and Co. to sell by auction at, th«» Warehouse, Jjurham-street, on Wednesday, the ZTtB. Instant, at 12 o'clock, -rr-TKrwa The Remainder of their Valuable Stock of WINES andSFIKITS, viz— 1 butt of very Superior Amontillado ««wy 1 had Of Manynnilla Sherry, a remarkably fine old pale wine, with solera character 1 hhd Brown Sherry, rich. soft, and lull Ol 2 hta&To'lden Sherry. soft, with Maderia flavour 1 pipe Port, a fine old tawney wine 1 hhd Port, very Sup«rior old . , 3 hhds and 3 barrels Yin age Fort Thisis arlcU wins, and will develop great character In. bottle 24 cases Chateau La Rose Claret 24 cases Chateau Matquax Claret 4 barrels kartell's Brandy, vintage IS/2 About 753 gallon* Scotch Whisky, the very finest that can possibly be obtained Z hbds Watt's Koyal Irißb 2 hhds Finest London Gin 12 cases De Kuyper's Hollands The Ports and Sherriei ar7all duty paid, the re mainter in bond. The auctioneers call theTttentlon of the, trade and others to the above genuine sale, and, «^"«& the Wlne« and Spirits are superior to any ™P<»™a into this market previously, having beenßdoc ed by Messrs Hartley ann Co. in the home market, ana from the beat houses. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF~WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GRANT~&~ MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow, at 11 oNslock, 1 case, containing Prints, Calicoes, Drapery, Mole Trousers, &c, more or less damaged. Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, ""COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. IMPORTANT SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY JUST LANDED, EX SAM MENDEL. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Importers to sell by auction at the City Mart on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, A large parcel, comprising :~ 32 in. Horrocks's, A 30 in ~ A & x> 32 and 36 in. wet-wove Shirtings 70, 80, and 90 in. Crpydon teheetings 39 in. American Drills 29, 32 in. Greys 33 and 3(J in. Grey Mexicans 70 and 72 in. „ Sheetings 13/10 cotton Ticks 13/10 Union and Linen ditto 9/4,10/1,11/4 Alhanibra and Chintz Quilts 9/4 10/4, 11/4, and 12/4 White Toilet ditto 10/4,11/4,12/4 Marseilles ditto White Honey-comb and Turkish lowels 9/8 light fancy Prints 9/8 „ Stripe and-Check ditto 9'S „ Hoyle's Plates 6/4 Black Lustres and Pure Alpacas 30 in. Arabian Glaccs and Fancy Lustres *>4 in. Puniab Stripes and Japanese bilks 24 in. Grenadines and Poplins White Drab and Grey Corsets and Bodices Underclothing—Trimmed and Plain Print and Marsella Costumes Batiste Stuff and Pique ditto Linen Sets, Collars and Cufts . Men's Brown Cotton and Merino i Hose „ Military and Knit ditto Elastic Braces and Belts Fancy Tiesand Scarfs 18 and 20 in. Brown and Green Sunshades 3/9 Silk Umbrellas . 3/4 Light Summer Tweeds and Coatings Men's Self Mole Trousers „ Fancy Tweed ditto and Vests " " ' Suits Boys' and Youths' Tweed Trousers „ and Vests " ',', ■ » Suits Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. THE CATTLE FAIR. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards on Wednesday, September 27, at noon, 350 Steers, two to four years 250 well-bred yearlings. Steers, and Heifers , 200 Cows and Heifers ; 10 well-bred Bulls, two to three years 8 Choice Yearling Bulls &r For list see Weekly Papers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. I"" FRTDAYrSEPTEMBER*2a;"""~^ THE HAYMARKET. FOB SALE, on Friday, September 29, at 11 o'clock, ' 5 tons Good Seed Potatoes from Waiuku. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOB SALE, on Thursday first, September 28. at 12 o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 110 head well-fatted Cattle, medium and heavy • weights 100 extra heavy Longwooled Wethers i * ifrom Waikato. 400 Fat Sheep, medium weights fat and Store Figs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ! ; . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, September 29, at 11 o'clock A Handsome Eoan Draught Filly, by Northern Hero, four years old, unbroken Heavy Draught Bay Colt, three yeara old, by Northern Hero, unbroken Black Entire, by Tasman, four years old, quiet, and broken to plough. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, SEPTEMBER 27. lj LIBRARY! LIBRARY! LIBEAKY! THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-Btreet, To-morrow (Wednesday), 27th instant, at 11 o'clock, A WELL-SELECTED LIBRARY of ABOUT 400 VOLUMES, comprising the whole of Sweden berg's Works, Works on Farming, Popular Science Review, Scholl ns Spectrum Analysis, Illustrated Travels, The Universe, Cyolopedia of Agriculture 2 vols, Coral and Coral Islands, < My Garden, Fortnightly Review 2 vols, Swift's '• Works, Historical Eseays, God In History, Slluria, OHtli-es of Astronomy, Waverley id Novels 6 vols. Monks or the West, Adventures 9. in Africa, Vice-Regal Life. Her Majesty's >1. Tower, Free Russia, Practical Science, Cases ie of sepcimens of Geology, Mineralogy, and Conchology, Works by Flgaier, Dixon, Proo "" tor, TyndaJl, and other famous authors. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer*. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29^ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. 16 —: II SIDE SADDLE. "' rpHE Subscribers will sell at the I Rooms, JTort-itreet, on Friday next, 29th inst, at 11 o'clock. Household Furniture, Side Baddies, *c By order of the Agent for the Public Trustee 7 boxes Clothing and Effects. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Auction Advertisements continued I on Fourth Page.