T ELETCRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) _, This day Old Manukau claim, belonging toll. ■*!: Jones, is lookiug up. 500 ozs are expected ■ " m the first crushing. The Crown Princess will clean up to-day, d retort a few days later. "V. ater is making _n the mine, and baling out will recommence The Cure are carting quortz to the battery. Ohinemuri. The Karangahake battery of 41 head, officially starts to-day.i No pigeon message has been recieved yet: A number of Grahams towu people are present. Leahy's find to the north of the Company's ground is highly spoken of. A number of companies has been formed within the last few days. The Waitekauri Company will not clean up and retort for a month.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Ihip day,

t Mining News There is no mining news to-day from any of the claims. The Beach and Hills furnish no report.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.)

The Kaimai Goldfield. Ihe Ray of Plenty Times to-day censures prespectors for submitting to the bounce of insignificant Maoris, and leaving Kaimai. It comments severely on the disturbed state of the native mind and the King's influence. j& Telegraph Lineman Drowned. Alfred Potter, telegraph line-man, was drowned at Kati Kati on Sunday. The body has not been recovered.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Corre pondent.)

n. - This day. lakerei Terau was here yesterday. All the Kingites with Tawhiao proceed to Aoteroa to hold a large meeting. Manuhiri is about to leave Te Kuifci to form a new settlement near here.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent). This day.

The "Wreck of the Clematis

The Taupo, on its way to Wellington at 5.50 p.m. yesterday, pased a vessel bottom up i 25 miles N.N.E. half E. from Godlev head.)

WANGANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

De Mur.-ka

De Mnrska and Mr Hill arrived to-day, pet coach from Napier. The rest of the troupe are coming per steamer. They per form on Thursday and Friday. There is a prospect of two crowded houses. Wanganui people are all agog. Steamer Clyde. Duthie's steamer Clyde arrived yesterday. It was formerly of Auckland.

Australian Cablegrams.

Supposed "Wreck of the Money nick.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

With reference to the overdue Auckland barque Moneynick, the former chief officer suggests the probability of the barque re ported as sunk off Broughton Island, Port Stephens, being that vessel.

J. and G. Harris, merchants, have been adjudicated insolvents.

MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY. Newminster is reported as very bad. A London telegram Btates that freights have advanced forty or fifty per cent.

Pigeongram from Ohinemuri.

Fatal Accident.

A fatal accident has occurred ; the falling limb of a tree killing a miner named John Watson.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" LUCREZIA BORGIA."

The fine opera of " Lucrezia Borgia," at the Theatre Royal last evening was a great success, and had the effect of drawing together a large and intelligent assemblage. " Lucrezia Borgia" is one of the most popular of Donizetti's operas, and has long sustained a pleasant reputation in musical circles, and will continue to sustain its hold upon the mind. The story which the opera •was intended to illustrate is simply told, and was described in our last issue. The music is of the most delightful charaoter, and the more acceptable to many of the audience from their knowledge of some of the selec tions. As Lucrezia, Madame Simonsen was eminently successful. The character of th c Duke, by Mr Barrington, was a masterpiece of acting, also that of Signor Morley, whose alternate pictures of joy or passion, attracted the admiration of the whole house. Mr Barringtons Duke, was a finished portrait. Madame Simonsen and these gentlemen were called before the curtain at the conclusion of every act. The performance of Miss Lambert as Orsin, also deserves mention, and her several passages of song were loudly cheered especially the chorns :— " Here's a health to the jolly old fellow, With a fig for the fool, who on sorrow E'er wastes the pale shade of a thought." The " Gubetta" of Mr Levison was exact, and scarcely could have been represented more fittingly or with a better grace. The various scenes, illustrative of the opera were highly picturesque and pleas ing, and the dresses of the represent tives were of Venetian character. The instrumental music accompanying the scenes was very creditable to the conductor and members of the orchestra. We notice that the opera selected for this evening will be Balfe's celebrated " Bohemian Girl," in three acts. Madame Simonsen will appear as Arline, Miss Lambert as Queen of the Gipsies, and Mr Barrington as the Count.

OHINEMURI.

The Waitekauri company have an excellent property, well opened out, with a splendid show of gold of abont three feet wide, in a well defined reef of from 12 to 16 feet, carrying a good gold test from the hanging wall dawn. From the claim to the battery is a well constructed tramway abont one mile long. The battery looks ready for work, and it Is b»lJeved that a month's crushing from this battery will determine the value of other claims contiguous to the Waite kauri Company. ~,*«.« The Yonng New Zealand commence crushing at this battery and also the Young Colonial. The Welcome Company oleang up this day. The stone all through the «rushing has been very regular. The olaim if also well opened oat, and an immense quantity of stone is waiting for the milL At present there are only four teams employed, conveying on an average 70 tons per week, just sufficient to keep Aye W of tap running However, at present the Wick battery i» not able to crush more for want of water, but the flume Is expected to be finished In its entire length to the Maungakara Creek on Tnesday, c? es„ e ££° doubt that sufficient water will beff ain to drive the nine head; but I have not heard that additional teams will be put on to meet this extra demand of the battery. The yield of geld about eight day 'crush ing representing 58 tons, is 161 ozs, 6 dwts of retorted gold.— Thames Advertiser.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council .a held to-day. Present—F. L. Prime, t isq. (Chairman), Councillors, Goldie, Oos "*rave, Hurst, Brett, Holdship. tr> A variety of correspondence had been dis posed of.

DESIGNATION. The following letter was read :— " My numerous public engagements prevent me perfoiming my duties as a City Coun cillor to my own satisfaction, or, I believe, beEefically to the public interest, therefore, T resign my position as a City Councillor.— Your obedient servant, "y. m. C. Daldy." NEW, STREET R. The following report of the Street's Com mittee w£ts read : "Your committee recom mend that the fallowing works to Tve. the .first works proceeded wi.h, out of the Endow ments Loan Fund during the present Spripg, in the order stated : Napier-st, Beresford-st, Howe-st, Anglesea-st, Sale-st, Colling wood st. Beach Road across Freeman's Bay. Your committee recommend that the sum of £50 be allowed to Mr Dernpsey for extra metal, etc, in Fort-street. Your cotnmitto do not recommend any more streets to be planted with trees in the present season. About one half of the amount voted will have now been expended. The report was adopted. | Ol¥t ROAD. The subject of the impassable state of the City Road was referred to the $treeta Com mittee. THE MARKET. Mr Greenwood, the Jes-.ee of the Market wrote a letter, asking tbe council to at tend to his recent application frith regard to stopping the people carrying on the sale of vegetables etc without a licence. Tne matter was referred to the Market Committee. CLOSE BROS. This firm was granted permission to keep up their temporary premises at the corner of Victoria-street East. MR STACEY. I An application of Mr Stacey'to be allowed to carry out certain alterations on the pre ' mises lately occupied by Messrs Fisher and Co. ALBERT STREET DRAINAGE. It was resolved that the matter of draining Albert-street through the reclamation works be referred to the Streets Committee. APPLICATION. An application from Mr J. S Sharp for the post of engineer on the Waterworks, was ordered to be acknowledged. NEW LAMBS. The Secretary of the Gas Company wrote giving particulars as no when the new lamps would be ready for lighting. MOUNT EDEN HALL. A petition was read from Mr Suiter, and other residents in the Mount Eden district, asking that an allotment next the reservoir be granted as a site for a public hall. Messrs W. J. Suiter, Geo. Harper, and Mr Stevenson attended as a deputation to further tbe prayer of the petition. The City Water-works engineer's report said it wouid not be advisable to grant the petition without close consideration, Mr W. J. Suiter on behalf of the Eden Terrr.ce residents, Mr Harper on behalf of the Mount Eden residents, and Mr Stephen son, on behalf of the Newton Road people, spoke in favour of the petition. On the motion of Councillor Brett the matter was referred to the Waterworks Com mittee. WATER WORKS BY-LAWS. On the motion of Councillor Prime it was resolved "That the Draft Water Works By-laws now prepared, be referred to the fol lowing commffctee : Councillors Daldy, Gol die, Yon der Heyde and the mover, for approval and report." The question of taking away dust from houses in Emily Place was referred to the Nuisance Committee. DURHAM STREET. A large number of the residents of High street and Durham-street wrote asking that while the water pipes are being put down a sewer be also put in, so as to avoid tne road way being taken up twice. The matter was referred to the Streets Committee. WHITE STREET. Petitions were received from White-street, for general improvements to the thoroughfare ; from Union-street, for the removal of a bank in the street, and from William-street, and referred to the Streets Committee.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand -Buyers, £18 ss. National Bank—7os. South British Insurance—s7s Gd ; buyers, 565.

National Insuranoe —Buyers, 255. Gd. Standard Insurance - 12s ; buyers, 12s. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 77s G ; sellers, 80s. Comet - sellers, lOd.

Julius Vogel—Sellers, Is 9d. Waitekauri —193 6d ; sellers, 20a. Union—ls 4d ; sellers, Is 4d. Cure—Sellers, 4s. Union Beaob— 58s ; sellers, 60s Tokatea* Buyers, 9s. Morning Light—Sellers, ss. Tairua (dble)-19a, 203 ; buyers, 19s 6d. Welcome—l2a; buyers, 12a ; sellers, 12s 9d Shannon and Fergus—Sellers, 2s 6d United Kingdom- Sellers, 2s 7d.

Joseph Newman, Chairman

SEPARATION.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir, —Sir George Grey and his party having gone in strongly for their plan of Separation, (only a partial step in the right direction, by the way) and lost their game, it behoves the people of New Zealand who have that project at heart to consider what steps they ought to take in the interval. There is small doubt the matter will finally be carried even if, like the celebrated Reform Bill, it should take more than one session to accomplish it. What will be the gain in the event of Separation being made aufait accompli ? Well, no time will be lost session after session in fruitless quarrels between North and South; no such severs party bickerings will take the place of straight-forward debate, and matters before the House will find swift settlement. The two islands continually being at logger-heads the cry of Separation is a most necessary one, and will finally meet the consideration at the hands of the people's representatives it deserves. The two islands, under two distinct Colonial Governments, will then go ahead, and no longer be in the stagnation so accustomed to be met with in New Zealand of the past. With one Governor and one Parliament in each island, (instead of nine Governments and a big one to crow over them), the two Colonies will be more friendly, and will then push forward in the race of nations. —I am, etc., P.H.S.

The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over the world ; every vessel reaching this port brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Workin Classes can now obtain what a few years ag only the wealthy could purchase. The goo ships " Inverallan " and " Robina Dnnlop have brought a large assortment of Floo Cloths and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick" Which they are able to sell at surprisingl low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wid at Is _ld and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15. 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry •Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, Ss Gd, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard ; Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at 3s 9d. Also Homie Furniture of all kinds manufactured under,tho superintendence of Mr R. Cranweil (lg,te Cranwell and Co., Shortland-street). The upper, middle, and working classes can all get goods to suit them at the City Hall Drapery and Furniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick, Proprietors.

EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, isye.



The boy who was canght looking into th c future, has been arrested for trying to see the show without paying. Russia carries on war a good deal cheaper than England. During the peace, a general omly receives £297 per year ; a colonel, only £120; a captain of the line, £64 8s; and a lieutenant, £54 153. In the time of war the following, however, are the increased rat«B : General, £446 15a ; colonel, £181 2s ; cap tain, £96 I2a ; lieutenant, £82 2s. In ad dition to pay, quarters and fuel are given to each officer, or in lien he receives lodging al lowance varying aceor ding to his rank. But if the pay of the officers be thought small, what must we think of that of the privates? And what would a British soldier do if asked to act for £d per day, with a daily ration of 21b of flour, 0"231b peeled barley, 0 051b salt, and an average mess allowance of l&d per diem. The mess allowance iB supposed to provide the soldier with _lb meat on each of the 196 days on which meat is allowed. A telegram just received from Mr R. H. Stevenson says he is leaving for Auckland per Taupo to-day, iniaccordance with a telegram received from the Council.



THE Third Anniversary of the D&Voh-ort Lodge, 1.0. G.T., will be celebrated by a Public soiree. In the Devonport Hall, To-morrow iThursday), 31st inst. Tea at ..80. p.m. Addresses, SonKP, and Recitations at Bp.m. Tfcftets, 2s.- Return Ticket- by Ferry Steamers at single fares.' p HEAP FIRE WO 0 t>! CHEAP PIREWOOD! CHEAP FIREWOOD! READY CUT. to JOSEPH CRAIG; Fort-streot. ~~^Z~Zr 'OAR QUE BEBINGTON, J|||"Sb>. 33 FROM LONDON. jjJJIIIIJIgIi All Accounts agaiusi *Ma va«el must be rendoreH in duplicate to ».10 Undersiened before roon To-morrow (Thareday), or th?y will not be recognised. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 30, 1870. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE PEOPERTIES NEAR OTAHUHU. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction at his Land -ale Booms, Queen-street, on Monday next, September 4, at lii o'clock. noon, AH the Estate and Interest of James Voley in and to nil that Parcel ot Land in the Parish of Manurcwa, containing lorty-two acres and one rood, more or less, and being a portion of the o.i;in_l giant to W T Falrburn. This property is known as " Tho Triangle." and is now leased to* Mr Alfred Buckland for a term of years at a rental of £150 per annum. Also, a'l the Est'ite and Interest of the said Jo.eph Foley in and to all that Parcel of Land, containing seven acr_s and twenty perches, more or less, situate near O/ahuhu, and being part of Claim No 262a. of W. T. Fairburn. On this lot is a out-roomed Dwelling, let for a fair rental. Mr James Foley has an undivided hslf in the whole pro perty, which produces, after payment of all charges, a clear rental of £70 per annum. This property will be sold, subjoct to a mortgage of £,1200, at 9 per cent. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. ir^ TEASE OF TIMBER Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 2Cth August, 1870. Tenders In writing will be received at this Office until noon on Monday, the 25tli day of September next, for the Lease at a premium of the right, for any term not exceeding two yearn, to Cut Kauri and other Timber on the block of Lmd noted in the Schedule hereunder. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. READER WOOD, For the Superintendent. Schedule. DISTRICT OF HOKIANOA. Walhou or Tarawana Block (unselected portion), 768 acies. N B. —Cheque for amount nffored to be enclosed with lender Tenders to be addressed, " Waste Lands Commissioner,. Auckland. Tender for Timber Right, WaUiou Block." J&_T^_W__r_l_e^.'&& &_m^m:^ riITY COUNCIL OFFICES will be CLOSED TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), at 1 p.m. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. WATER - POWER, SAW - MILL MACHINERY For Sale (cheap), the whole of the Machinery as it now stands, of Blake's Sawmill, Walkoukou, consist ing of Ironwork of Water Wheel, Shafting, Driving Dams, Circular Saws and Bench, Breaking-down Saws and Frame, Hoisting dear, and Belting nearly new.—Apply to JOSEPH WILKINS, Post-office, Waikoukou. \X/E, the Undersigned, agree to CLO our respective places of Business at 1 o'aloct on THTTR-DAY, the 81st instant, on the occasion of the Inter-provincial Football Match :— Arch Clark and Sons E. and H. Isaacs Owen and Graham B. Tonks and Co Henderson and Macfarlane Lewis Bros Cruickahank and Co H. «. Meyers and Co W. J. Hurst and Co G W. Binney Ryan, Bell, and Co H.B.Morton G. W. Owen and Co Thos Macky Sargood, Son and Ewen L. D. ii ath.n and Co McArthur, Shera and Co. HHHE Insurance Offices will CLOSE TO-MORROW, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock noon on the occasion of the Inter-Provlncial Football Match. Auckland, 30th August, 1876. a UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH. Trains will leave Auckland for Ellerslie at 2.0 pm, 2.34, 3.0, and 3.30 pm ; returning after the match. Fares—Auckland to EUerslie, Is 3d return. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to exeouta a, ..tanas of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices.— Addresi Newton Road. , WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Large .Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9s 6d eaoh; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s fid each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, aDd other vessels, nearly due.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale ' and Retail Saddler. Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. WANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. WANTED, Visitors to the Sew Theatre to remember that they can be sup plied with Cat 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 John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House 1 Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &o„ at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater „ Road. All orders attended to With despatch



TITANTED, a Girl about 15 to go V v wilh a lady and fan ily to Nr-piAr; passage paid.—Apply at this office to-morrow at* 12 noon. WA NTBD, ft Nursegirl; references required.—Mrs G H. Evans, American Hair Cutting Rooms. Queen-street. W~~ ANTED, a Servant as Cook and Laundress.-Mrs Earl, The Priory, New market. "TITANTED, a Girl of 10 to make V T her self generally useful in a si-all family. to proceed to the - onntry at once ; wages Bs.— Apply to Mrs Hayes, Wellington-Street, opposite Wood's, Butcher. "SKI & NTED, a good Cook and Laun t * dress Tor the bui tithe.— __. Henry's Rearisiry, Shnrtland-" treet. JNTEP, 25 Second-hand Pianos. rro maiier how old, shaje, or make, for cash. —Webb's Music Saloon, Welb-sley-stre.-t. WANTED, a small Second-hand Shop Front; size, 6ft. 0 in. x sft. 3in.— G, Grice, Newmarket W "WANTED, a young Man to look after a Billiard Room, and make himself generally useful-Apply Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Upner Symonds-street. WANTED, immediately, a first-class Milliner.— S. and J. R Vail., National Mart. "1\ TANTED, a good General Servant Vv for the country.—Mrs Lloyd Francis, Scar borough Torrace.Parne.l WAFTED, a, Eurnished Bedroom and Sittin-rooin. also an Empry Room, near Symonds-street — Address to JJH, care of Holland and Butlor. stating terras. ANTED, a Person who under stands a Hole Sewing Mach't.o. or is willing to ieai* . a. so good Finishers -W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. nho TAILORS, —Wanted a good I General Hand—Corner of Albsrt and Wynd bam-streets. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; references required.—Apply to Mrs Ching, Waterloo Quadrant. ■Z^r ANTED, a good Dressmaker. — VV •"-,,, _, --"in, Parnell, TT MISS Bhß*,.- . ; —_-., , _T~~ —ir_T-57w7_ Kitchen Boy ANTED, a «mar» __ -_ ap piy for his food and cl-t-_es.---Fo- Afla_.». at this office. ANTED to fcenVifrom 5 to 10 acres of Land, with small Cottage attached, within 10 miles of Auckland.—Apply personally, or by letter, stating terms and situation, to AN, Alexandra Ht.tcl, Chapel-street, Auckland. Tl7 ANTED to SellT a Pawnbroker's ▼ * Business, doing a good trade.—Apply to Mr Heavey, Wyndham-street ANTED, to Kent, Lease, or Pur chase a six-roomed house in the neighbour hood of tli3 Newmarket Railway station; not less than half an acre of ground—" EJH " Star office. \\7 ANTEITKnown, that Montague's ™ Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open, where tho Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully . ollclted. WA JN TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howc's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest claßs machines kept in stoci_. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adiusted. OMAN'S RIGHTS—What are they ? Ist. She has a perfect right to go to Dennes's and buy a first-class Sewing Machine. 2nd. She has a right to be taught how to work it free of charge. 3rd. She has the ri A ht to send for that clever Macijlnlst, 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 ol charge. Singer, and other Tread c Machines, from £7 12s Od.—W. C Dennes, Queen-street. TV! EWM ARRET HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tho Assessment List cf tho above District for the year ending 30th June, 1877, has this day been deposited in trie Public Hall Buildings, Newmarket, lor inspection of Ratepayers. Thd Trustees will meet, for the purpose of hearing appeals, and finally settling the same, in tho Public Hall, Newmarket, on Saturday, the 16th day of September, at 3 p.m. F. G. CLAYTON, Ch Irman. August 15, 1876. rr\ o CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 17th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in High street. R. KEALS <_ SON, Arc hitoct s . npO OCCUPIERS AND OWNERS OF X CITY PROPERTY. Town Clerk's Office, Ist August. 187 G. Notice is hereby given that the current Genera', Special Water, and Spicial Loan Raies are now doe, and must be paid fourteen days after delivery of notices. All Rates and Rents are Payable only at the Office of the City Council Receiver, Canada Buildings, Queen-stret-t, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 30 M.m. daily; Saturdays, 10 am.to 1 p.m. Owners become liable for all rates remainin - unpaid for a period of three months (from Ist June last). Purchasers of City Properties, either by public pur chase or private purohase, are advised to obtain receipts for all ratcß that may be duo thereon, prior to the sale. It is requested tbat the rate notices may be pre Bonted at the time of payment. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. THORNTON, SMITH & EIRTH'S J. PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale):— Sacks. lOOlbs. .orbs. "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d £ s. d. per ton 14 0 0 14 10 0 15 0 0 T, S. F. Canterbury Flour, do 12 10 0 13 0 0 13 10 0 Seoondsditto ditto.... 10 10 0 Sharps, do 8 0 0.. Bran, do 7 0 0.. Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sachs and bags not returnable.—Terms Cash. Auckland. August 21. 1876. TO LADIES.—The Improved Patent Portable Smoke-Consuming Ovensh .ye been in use now over five years. When I first mad* these useful Ovans I guaranteed them to last _We years with ordinary care Sevral ladies have informod me that they have had them in use over that time, and one nearly six years, and not nearly done yet There are now over two thousand of these Ovens In use ; no person should be without them, especially country settlers, as they require no setting, and for baking bread 'hey are unrivalled. Everyone who has had them are entirely satisfied with them, and the prices are from 33s to 55s for an oven which will last over five years, and eight different sizes to choose from. Also, Wrought Iron Cottage, Boarding-house, and Ship Stoves on hand and made to order; Colonial Ovens, cheapest in Auckland, guaranteed for ten years. Also, Washing Machine and Mangle, nearly new, cheap ; second-hand Leamington Ranges. &c. Patent Chimney Tops, guaranteed to cure smoky chimneys; and every k'nd of Household Ironmon mony at Herbert H Smith's Auckland Iron Work Durham-street West, next to Hunter and Nolans Sale Yards. XN RE BUTLER & McINNES. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Stock in-Trade belonging to the Estate of Butler and Mclnnes, Paiiters and Paperhangers. Liberal terms will be given Stock L*st may be seen on and after Thursday, 31st, at Mr Baird's office, 29, Insurance Buildings. J. McVEY BAIRD I Tnisteeg JAME* MORTON ( Lraslecs- TN R-- BUTLER & McINNES. AH Parties indebted to the above Estate are re quested to pay forthwith to Mr Baird, 29, Insurance Building. All Accouuts unpaid in and after Ist September, will be placed in Messrs Russell and Devore's hands for recovery without further notice. J. McVEV BAIRDI q,-„„ tep <, JAMES MORTON f - truslee9 < YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIkS OF LECTURES, 1876 Beptember I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September 22.—" Venice."—Rev A. R. Tomlinson. October 6.—" Tennyson "—Dr Ehls. October 20. —" Constantinople and the Greek Church.' Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, 5s Single Lecture, Is Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tiokecs, 3s each, apply to the Librarian Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the mem bers of the Committee, and the librarian at tin Rooms. I



, Q A TUB BAY Night Entertainment, , C? Rrhesrsal and Committee Meeting on Friday. El TING and Bookkeeping taught. Schools and Familits visited, £yp'i.m ol Self-improven-ent. Writing fornaided to jury jart of Jho colony, in bnoks ready for use, on receipt ot £■2.— Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writinp Master. 73, Grey-street, Auckland, Jg* rpo LET, a six-roomed Cottage, $ Grafton Boad ; situation retired; good View, — Apply to Mr B. G. Porter, Grafton Road MHpO Lr-T, a new six-roomed JL House in Nelson-street, rent 7s; also a four-roomed House in Ponsonby.—Apply at Fairey's Central Store, junction of Grey and Queen-streets. ORTB SHORR.—To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by Bass, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottages -R and R Puder, Foubo Agents. £-F%& f 1 LET, with immediate f'i i • f-ffl? entry, a newly-erected Two-storied jJLLZmt Brick Building, off Durhnm-. treet, 66 feet by 23 feet, inside measurement, with Three-stalled Stable, Cait Shed, and a Good "Well, suitable for a Dry Goods Store, or the Wine and Spirit Trade. The Premises,, which are commodious, and in a lirst-rato business position, are fitted upas a Sodawater and Cordial Manufactory, having Steam Engine by Par nett and Foster of London, Sodawater and Bottling Machines, and all appliances of the very best descrip tion for a large business. An Inventory and Valua tion of the Machinery and Stock in-Trade, and full particulars, can be bad on applying to Messrs. Mow bray, Land Agents, Queen-street, Aucklaud. TO LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, • in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. MT^OR SALE, on easy terms, a 1 comfortable Four-roomed Cottage, good gam en.—Apply to Philip Crowe, 95, Victoria-street. MT^OK SALE, a comfortable four 8 roomed House in Drake-street. Terms easy.—Apply to H. Partington, 57 Queen-street. Tj^OE SALE, 2000 Acres of Land. JL. Kaipara Railway line runs through the pro perty. Title, Crown Grant. Persons wishing to acquire ? good fr ehold suitable for farming pur pob;v-, should not neglect this opportunity.—Apply to W. S. Young, Native Land Agent; or I. M. Oliver, Queen-streot. 08, SALJ-, the Magnificent Kap's PIANO, now used by the Simonsen Opera Company—the fintst instrument in ttie colony. Friee * -rvpply to Martin Simonsen. ■^?Vif~QA . *"" a Cutter of 14 tons TuiUli r-Ab&, . .._ r ? respect-For par- JL register, complete in c.. -bray, 42, Queen ticulars, apply to 3. M. and J, M_>.. street. — FOR SALE, a Goat newly kidded.— T. Tuff, Sprinbank Ponsonby. jfS'f RE WARD.—Strayed, from the CW JL Remuera Dairy, on or about the 16th inst., a "Woll-bred Red Cow, with white spots, no brand, forward in calf.—T. and 8. Morrin. 1 r\S. REWARD.—Lost or Stolen. _L\J on Monday night, a Saddle from off a pony's back. Any person giving information about the same to Mr Morgan, Newmarket, will receive the above reward. LOST, on Monday, between Welles ley and Sbort'.and-stieets, a Cameo Earring.— The finder will be rewarded by applying at tho office of this paper. _^__^ F_»TJNL», in Auckland harbour, a Kauri Log.—Apply to Johnson, "Wat rmau, Queen-street Wnarf. If not claimed witnin two weeks from date, will be sold to pay expenses. VTOTICE TO SHIPWRIGHTS. Repairs are Wanted for the ' Charybdis." Specifications to be seen at the Office of Mr. T. Clnyton on Thursday, 1C a m Tenders received until 10 a.m. Ist September. TTkTKLAND ATHENAEUM. Those Gentlemen who had kindly undertaken charge of Lists of Annual Subscribers to the proposed Athenfeuru, are r. quested to complete them as far as possible, and return them to Captain Burton, at the ollice of Mr W. J Cawkwell, Vulcau Lane ; oh orbelore the 31st August. rpHE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE I is now published for transmission per Zea landia. A Complete and Reliable Guide for Mercantile Men, J. A. BARBER & CO., Proprietors. MUSIC LESSONS. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the profession ana hi_ moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private residence—£l Is per quarter, one lesson per week— .ddress Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan.. RBMOVALTOTHB RIGHT SIDE OF QUEEN-STREET. The MISSES HELDT'S have removed their Millinery Establishment to the East side of Queen street, two doors above Montague's Fancy Warehouse, on Mon day, 28th instant, where they intend Selling Off their Winter Stock at any price offered, to make room for their Summer Goods. j. & C , H ELPT. BOOT AND SHOE UPPER MANUFACTORY. W. HYLA ND, Boot Closer, Has on hand all kinrs of Men's and Women's Uppers, comprising French Calf, Kangaroo, Kid, Kip, and Patent. Every description of Uppers made to order and cut to measure. None but the best French Calf and English Leather used. Price Lists on application. 20 & 22, Wyndham-street, Auckland. I — By Appoint- **3ro?_Si_l_Y_l^ ThP Marllllß of ment to X^**S_§^^K*?' Normanby. 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 rom which PINK CAMEOS, now same what out of date, used to be made Nothing can possibly be imagined more b au.iful than tho colouring of this New Jewellery, shading from the most vivid, yet delicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite iv 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 ihe Beauty of the Material, make this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAN CORAL. ILLTAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KlNDLEßS,_Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a J? ire —C. Williams, in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received during the last six years, begs to state that by a new process of cleaning tho Gum, his Kindlers are greatly im proved in qunlity and increased in size, but not in price The New and Improved Kindlers are dis tinguished by a Red Label. Williams's Celebrated WASHING FLUID saves a deal of labour; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in bottles at 6d and Is each. Try it.— Facte ry: Albert-street, Auckland. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR REMOVING ROCK 9. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, August 26,1876. Tenders will be received at this office .until Tne. da; the sth September.at noon, for -.einovmg kocks fron Channel near Railway Wharf, in terms of specified ' tions to be seen at the Engineer's office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Removin - Rocks." , , * WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman.



THEATRE -ROYAL, Lesse .. .. Martin Simonsen. : SIM ON SEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY. TO-NIGHT! Under the Patronage of the CHRISTCBURCH AND AUCKLAND FOOTBALL CLUBS, Will be produced Balfe's Beautiful Opera, in 3 acts, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL! Thaddeus Mr Charles Florence Count Arnicm Mr J. Barrington Florestein (his nephew) Mr Mj. Steinbach Devilshoof Mr B. Levlson _ Gipsy.. Mr Ewart Officer ; Mr Weber Queen of the Gipsies Miss E. A. Lambert Buda (Arllne's Nurse) Miss Blanche Harris Arlino (a child six years old) Ist act Miss Letitia Thomas Arline (2nd and 3rd act) Mdme. Fy. Simonskn. Ladies, Nobles, Soldiers, Gipsies, &c. In Acts Ist and 2nd, a GRAND BALLET, under the direction of Mr Darbyshire. DreßS Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street. Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. npE MTER AN C E HALL CONCERT. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, 30th AUGUST. PROGRAMME:—Part I. Overture to Semiramide Quartette, O, Hills, O, Valss—(Mendelssohn) Reading—Mr Brown Trio, O, Memory— (Leslie) Larghetto from Symphony in D—Sestett (Beethoven) Recitation—Mr Frastr Quartette, The Evening Star (Martin) Duet, Now stay, good Nag, thy Ambling—(KUcken) Miserere Domine—Mr F. Edger Part 11. Overture, William Tell—Sestett (Rossini) Duet, Now Moonlight Gems Reading-—Miss A. Carr Quartette, Hunting Song (Mendelssohn) Quartet.c— Pianoforte, Violin, Ten, Violincello— (Mendelssohn) Reading—Mr Fra.er Duet. Flow on, thou Shining River—(Stevenson) Quartstte, Vesper Hymn—(Martin) Home they brought their Warrior Dead—Miss M. Dobson To commence at S o'clock. Admission —Sixpence. <ipHE GREAT INTER-PROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH Will take place at the jm^BSLIS GARDENS TO-MORRO^T (THURSDAY). ftp ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING!! j : The Gardens will be Open all day. Notwithstanding the recent rain the ground is in splendid* order. In addition to the attraction of the Football Match, a First-class Rinking Floor will be available to those who are fond of that healthy exercise. f~l I T V HALL. CITY HALL ! CITY HALL! SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT. SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT. WEDNESDAY, 30th inst. Thursday, at City Hall. Friday, Devonport Hall, North Shore. PATENT SKATES ON SALE. For Engagement of Hall, apply to COOKE AND CO., Proprietors. Parties wishing to Skate can do so any afternoon by applying at the HaU. -OARLOW'S CIRCUS NEWMARKET, The New Marquee will be Brilliantly Lighted, Com fortably Seated, and Erected in BUCKLAND'S PADDOCK, Near the School-house. The above Company, with the Beautiful Fairy Ponies, Highly - trained Horses, Educated Dogs, Monkeys, <j_c, Mr. W. Bernard (Clown and Funam bulist;, will give TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES FRIDAY AND" SATURDAY, September lsc and 2nd. Doors open at 7 30; commence at 8. Prices of Admisbion: —First-class, __s; Second-class, Is: Children, half-price W. CLARK, Ag nt. 'FENDERS Wanted for Bailding a a House in Nelson-street. Plans, &c, at W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, No 70, Queen-street. Lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN AND COUNTRY LANDS. B. TONKS & CO. |_TAYE received instructions from Mr. William Kirby, to sell, on Monday, the 25th September, at 12 o'olocknoon, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES :— COUNTRY PROPERTIES. 400 acres in tbe County of Mongonui, adjoining Webster's, heavily timb. red with kauri, and fronting a navigable river 116 acres on the Wainui, adjoining Smith's Bush, heavily timbered with kauri About iy, acres aud two-roomed Cottage in the Town of Kihikihi, _% acres of which are fenced and cultivated Small Farm at Ohaupo. fronting the main line of road to Te Awamutu, near the Hcrse-shoe Lake 5 Allotments in NgM-uawahia, adjoining Bank of New Zealand, and opposite the present Railway Station, fronting main line of ro»d to Hamilton 25 Sections in the Township of Tuakau, at the landing plice known as Shessire's; good site for hotel. Allotments in Cameron Town, fronting the Wai kato River Town of Raglan—l# acres Drury—Thirty allotments, fronting Great South ' Road Onehunga—Allotments fronting Church-street. Valuable allotments in the Town of Esenden, near Melbourne, Victoria. TOWN PROPERTIES. Wood and Coal Yard, junction of Drake and Uoion-Btreets, together with Office and Stable thereon, let at a yearly rental of £26 per annum Allotment corner of Union and Sale-streets Coal Yard, jnnction of Wakefield and Queen streets, now let at _ rental of £133 10s per annum Two-storied Five-roomed House on Chapel-str 0 1 next the Bricklayers' Arms, with nice gar den ; insured for £250 Two Houses, each six rooms, lately erected, front ing Union and Wellington-streets; eacl house insured for £250 Corner allotment at the junction of Union an< Wellington-streets Two Gravel Pits at Mount Eden, known Hicks's Pits Coal Yard, junction of Hobson and Victoria streets let at £40 per annu _a from 9th o next March for .wo years. i ■"""" " <&r The Auctioneers would call the attention Capitalists and others to the above Sale of Valuah] Properties, which, from their position, guarantee safe and good return foi_e investment.



*JV&. TJI O R WANGANUI. •|^P|P^|^fe. Jt-" DIRECT. S_S___*-~~ The s.s. ~ ST. KILDA, J. Flowi-EDAY, Commander, from Onehunga, on FRIDAY next, Ist September, at 10 a.m , weather, &c., permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. ZL_\s_ T? EGULARMONTHLY SK^pfe AA) STEAM COMMUNICATION WWMRra'if> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, V__Mi_____t_, AND MELBOURNE. The fast ana favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 26th of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK * CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 30, 1876. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. POLLOCK SETTLEMENT. FARM AND DWELLING. TO BE SOLD, by order of the Mortgagee, on the above date, 120 acres of Land, being part of Allotments Nos 34 and 35 Parish of Waitara, together with tho Residences erected thereon, and other improvements. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AND TWO FOLLOWING DAYS. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. ' IMPORTANT & EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE ON THE PREMISES OF MR W. WILSON, 204 & 206, QUEEN STREET. THE ENTIRE VALUABLE STOCK OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MERCERY, CLOTHING, &c For Unreserved Sale, in Consequence of Mr. Wilson Having Leased the Premises to Messrs A. Linabury .and Co., and Proceeds to Em gland. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on the above Premises, on Tuesday, sth Seytember, and two following days, commencing each day at 11 o'clock prompt, The Whole of the afcove Valuable .Stock. Circulars will be issued to the Trade. Luncheon Provided. Terms: Very Liberal at sale FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. TO OLD OR NEW COMERS WANTING A HOME. THE subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Corner Mart, on Friday, September 8, at 11 o'clock, 300 Acres of Land, situated at the mouth of the Orewa River, also frontage to the sea; about 60 acres in grass, capable of running 100 sheep. Dwelling-house, Farming Implements, &c. For farther particulars apply to the Auctloner, GEORGE SIBBIN. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, September 1, at 11 o'clock. v , General Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON. HOMESTEAD, MEADOWBANK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with instructions to sell by auction at his Land Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, September 4, at 12 o'clock, noon,' By order of the Mortgagee: A conveniently situated property at Mcadowbank, near Onehunga, consisting of 9 acres of volcanic soil in good grass and well fenced, in three paddocks. There is also a laisre garden well planted with fruit trees. The buildings consist of a house of seven rooms, laige dairy, and washhome with copper fixed, coach-house, stable, cowshed, fowl-house, large bjirn, etc, all in good repair. A plentiful supply of water is obtained from a good well and tanks. Terms, easy. For further particulars apply at the office of the auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. rjIHE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, Good Samples—• Oats, 3s the bushel Barley, 4s ~ ALFRED BUCKLAND. B. TONKS] [R- O. CARR THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. NEW SEASON'S TEAS! NEW SEASON'S TEAS ! Ex Queensland and Bowen. COMPANY'S SUGAR ! CANDLES ! B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, the 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, Ex Queensland, No. 43—50 half-cheats New Season's Tea 44—50 „ ~ 45—50 „ „ 68-50 „ 69—58 „ „ Ex Bowsn: 5—93 half-chests Strong Full Line Kaisow 10-99 „ Bicb Full Pekoe flavour 12—91 „ New Season's Congou 17—1.2 „ Burnt Kaisow. 10 tons Company's To. 1 Sugar 500 boxes Brandon's Candles. The Auctioneers call the attention of the Trade to tbe above First Shipment of New Season's Teas to this Market, and being the nr3t chop, is undoubtedly the pick of the season ■ "• - Samples can b<s had at the Brunswick Mart. TO-MORROW. AT 11 O CLOCK A M. CLEARING SALE~OF GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. GRANT & MORTON ~:: HAVE received instructions from Mr Samuel Combes, to sell by auc.ion, The Balance of the Stock of his LEVIATHAN STORW, Removad to High-street, opposite the Police Court, i<it comenience of sale, as his Interest in the Lease ha* expired,