TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) . This day dtttshings. • The Cure is crashing off three test lots from the reef. Old Wbau IfFawyer's Tribute) crushed 15 tons for 20o<zs 12dwts. The Caledonian last crushing for the com pany, pr/eparatorv to the claim being let on tnlnite, yielded 16ozs from 45 tons. The Crown Princess partial retorting re sulted in G4ozs gold, the balance on cleanine sm. " The Karangahake 70ozs amalgam gave 23 <©zs ldw* 12grs gold retorted here. !■ The Union Jack trial crushing realised 11 ozs. 10 dwts.. A. Fossick trial crushing realised 5 ozs. 7 owts. The body of the man who was killed at Ohinemun was broueht down and buried to aay. He was looking on -while a man was falling a large tawa tree in Mr McClonghen's clearing, on rising grounds above Mackay- T"?-' C tree fcl1' and while fallin X caught the hmb of another tree, which rebounded and snapped tiff. The limb struck Watson on the head, a r,d injuries resulted in death.

MAKETU.

(From our own correspondent) This day. Important Native FeWs. >ews of a startling nature has reached bere from Ohinemutu.

The Ngatiringiwewehe, said to be assisted and backed by a portion of the Ngatipikiao, have determined to keep forcible posses sion of the disputed land in spite of the Ngatiwakane. Messrs Haralin and Brabant are on the ground, and if left to themselves, without interference from Wel lington, there is no doubt that the affair will blow over. Te Muera te Amihau does the 'talking for Ngatiwakane and Wbiremu Wai hai for the Ngatirangiwewhe andNgatipikiao.

RUSSELL.

(From our own correspondent ) This day. Arrivals ; Gem, and Julia Price, from the Thames. The topsail schooner Peri has put in wi'adbound.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Good Templar soiree and spelling bee last evening was great success. The hall W3S very full.

Native matters are quite quiet; again at Ohinemufcu.

COROMANDEL.

(From our owa Correspondent.)

Ihi? day,

Mining News Snowden g claim has another crushing on Monday, to be followed by another divi dend.

The Union Beach has 581bs specimens on hand.

The Tokatea will be ready to crush a large quantity of general stuff in a few days.

County Petition- A large meetiDg is expected this evening to petition tbe Assembly to constitute Ooro mandel a separate County.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Political Meetings.

The papers are discussing the number attending meeting on Monday, the Guardian putting it down at 1,200. The Star replies that the shed will not hold a thousand, while it was only half full. Meetings are to be held in suburbs during the wa«k. The Meeting To-NigH, The resolutions to be presented at Caver aham meeting to-night cenßure the 'acts of the Ministry, as dictated by a desire to pawn or sell the waste lands of the province, and thank the district representatives for endeavours to preserve the present indepen dence of the province, and hope that the Otago members, in the event of failing to preserve that independence, will return in a body the meeting pledging itself to support them in preserving our rights at all hazards. The North Otago Times which has been so strong supporting Sir Julius Voeel, this morn ins; describes him as a political traitor. It says painful, paltry, and piti&ble in the ex treme is the exhibition made of himself by the Premier of the Colony, and the question, whether ever before in the history of the responsible Government any statesman so completely covered himself with shame and disgrace, as did Sir Julius Vogel on Tnesday evening. He has preferred his own ease to his country's good. Fire Caused by a Child. A fire, which destroyed two cottages this afternoon, was caused by a child setting fire "to tarpaulin and his own clothes, of which he had just stripped himself. Eaten by Rats. On Saturday an " old hatter " known about Tuapeka as " French Jack," was found dead in a but at Bungtown ; a large part of the body having been eaten by rats.

WELLINGTON.

"[Per Press Telegram Agancy.] This day,

Taupo's Passengers Sailed—Taupo, for the Worth, at Ip.m., yesterday. Passengers : Messrs. Luke, Stevenson, Holloway, Munro, Henderson, Burrell, Furlong, Capt. Bailley, Seymour, and Richardson.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Street Tramways. Tenders for street tramways are to close in three months. Mr Turbridge, who saved the lives of the crew of the Dagmar off the coast recently, has been presented with a gold watch. Political Meetings. A committee of the late pabhc meeting have resolved that weekly meetings of the committee should be held nntil the close of the session, in order to watch the oourse of events and take further action if found necessary. It was also re solved to open communication with com mittees in country districts, and, in co-opera tion with them, promise combined action as occasion arises, and in such direction as may be found desirable.

Fire.—lnsurances £300. A house in Albany-street was destroyed by fire last night. Insured for £150 in the New Zealand office trad £150 in the Royal,

INTERPROVINCIAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

CANTERBURY V. AUCKLANB. Very general regret was experienced at the steady downpour of rain, which at daybreak this morning was seen to be descending. It was obvious that theusnal Ellershe weather was destined to mar the usual Football Match between Canterbury and Auckland, announced to be played at BHf^? gardens this afternoon. The number of wet holidays which have been experienced in Auckland during the last two years is remarkable. About three out of four have been character ised by this unpleasant peculiarity, lne fact that the visiting team were bound to tfatch the return boat on Friday, made it im possible to postpone the match, which is go iag on at the time this is being written. As a matter of consequence, the attendance was by no means good, and there was an entire absence of ladies. The Committee were distinguished by having rosettes composed of. the colours of the two teams com*

baned. A meeting o f the Auckland j riu^ a5\ held ab 8 °'clock last night, anrt the tanal arrangements were made. MrW tut -l? Bo? WafJ elected captain of the team, and Mr a, bharland was appointed to perform the arduous duty of umpire. We should mention that Mr Neilson officiated in that capacity on behalf of Can terbury. A suggestion was received from the captain of Canterbury that four twenty minutes play should be "substituted for four half hours, but this was not enter tained favourably by the Auckland players. The system, of scoring by points was again adopted, the pcale being exactly the same as that employed in last year's interprovincial matches, namely, C fer a goal, S for a touch down, and J for a force down. The follow ing are the names of the teams : — Canterbury.—J. Anderson, '{Merchiston, Edmbro'); J. Barker, (Christchurch Col lege); C. L. Croxton, (LoEdoii); B. Cotter- JJL h"stchurch College); J. E. Evans, (Cheltenham) • G. H. Lee, (Westminster); id. Vv. Moore, (Eadley College); H. Mc- Cardell, (Christchurch College) ; W. Mill tf>B, J. Millton, L. M. Ollivicr, D. Potts, A. Potts, G. Potts. (Chrfstenurch Colleee); W. Stringer, High School, Christoijurch." >t At?gki,a.nd.—W. Gudgeon, Woon, J. xsoksi, Jonrs, C. Sharland, Woods, Cox, Dacre, J. Gudgeon, T. Macky, T. Hender son, Cn-ter, Whewell, W. Robinson, Paul. The rain continued pitilessly all the morning. At one o'clock a slight olearing off took place, but the watery condition of the heavens deterred many from venturino out.

Per Star Carrier Pigeon.

The 2 o'clock train took out about 400 spectators, and reached the Gardens Station at 2 25. The respective captains met at once and settled what few preliminaries had to be arranged. The ground, considering the weather, was in very good condition, though, of course, it looked liks pJaying very heavy. Too much credit fcannot be given to Mr Graham aud his able manager, Mr Brown, for the cate bestowed in this direction. The playing space measuring 135 yds, by SOyds, was flagged off early in the morning ; a wire and rope fence outside the flags, kept the people back from interfering with the players. The disposition of the Auckland players was considerably altered last night, and at the last it was arranged that Woon and Cox shoul ? play half back, Robinson £ back, and Jones and Whewell " back." Of the Canter bury men Chapman and Hamilton stood out, Immediately on the arrival of the team on the arrival of the teams on the ground it was found that an important requisite was not forthcoming, namely, the ball. Messenger's were sent off in hot haste for the missing article, and this caused a delay of quite a quarter of an hour before the gamewasstarted. Canterbury won the toss, and elected to kick with the wind, which was blowing freshly from the N.W." It should be mentioned that the kicking was in a north and south direction, or at right angles to the railway. Mr McComish's band was present on the ground and enlivened the interval before the game. They occupied'a prominent position on the Grand Stand. The men took their places on the field looking very pretty, the Aucklanders in their black and white striped uniform, and the Canterbury team in'red and black. §i§S?Pt&

At 3.20, Robinson kicked off with a splendid place kick, which was followed by a brilliant rush on the part of J. Gudgeon, backed ?up by the whole of the Auckland team. After a brilliant rally the ball came out on the west side, and was seized by C. Dacre, who thus early distinguished himself by making a splendid run, and touching the ball behind the enemies' goal line, thus scoring first blood for Auckland, 3 points. The try at goal was unsuccessful.

'''"Curtis and Cox are playing very finely. Tbe play ia very fierce. Both teams are straining tooth and nail. Potts has scored another half point for Canterbury. The Canterbury men seem to have slightly the best of tbe scrimmages, and play for them. The Auckland men pre the speedier. Score— Auckland, 3 ; Canterbury, 1.

The game is now goiDg more evenly. G. Potts, by a fine flying kick, scored a force-back for Canterbury, at 3.35.

Scores : Auckland 3, Canterbury £ 4p.m

The Auckland men are sticking to it well, and giving the foreigners all they know to hold their own with the advantage of the wind.

At the opening of the second bout, a mull at handling the ball by Jones gave Canter bury a chance of a touch, but through the good play of Nolan and Woon, the ball was forced back away from tbe goal. J. Gudgeon with a flying kick scored ;a force down, which Cotterill tried to aave by " dropping " the ball out but was unsuccessful, j Score—Auckland, 3£ ; Canterbury, 1. : '.ijrbly after Wood kicked the ball behind rhc Canterbury gaol line. Moore in trying the drop was baulked by Carter, and Nolan was enabled to score a touch-down, making the score —Auckland, 6J ; Canterbury, 1. Robinßon was again un successful in tbe "try," but went very near. There are 800 people present. It is rain ing hard.

Auckland Winner.

5. 30 p.m. The game is finished. Auckland won by

7 points to 3.

TEMPERANCE CONCERT.

We have seldom visited a more pleasing ooncert than that of last evening in the Temperance Hall, under the management of Mr Carr, and a com mittee. The chairman or introducer, was tho Rev Samuel Edger, and the choir consisted of his son, and thrae daughters, Miss Dofcson, and Messrs Hemus, Clough, and Burnham. The quartettes, trios, and duets, were unexceptlonally choice, selected from the compositions of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Rossini, and other masters of the lyre. " O Memory was a beautiful rendering ; also the "Evening S;ar," and " The Vesper Hymn,'' the voices being in sweat accord ; the fine bass of Mr Frank Bdger, and the mollow tones of Mr Burnham, being very effective. " Flow on thou Shining Eiver " was another of the musical gems of the evening. Mr F, Kriger sang Coleridgo's plaintive version of " Miserere Domine," and Miss Dobson gave " Home they brought their Warrior Dead." with pression and care. The duet "Now stay good Nag," and the quartette "O Hills, O Vales," were really Une executions. There were four recitations given during the evening; the first by Mr B Brown from the poetical works |of Edgar Allan Poe, and entitled " The Raven," one of the moot singular poetical compositions in the language, and the author was as eingular in his strange life as In his writings This weird and wonderful poem wag written after recovering from a fit of delirium tremens, and as the author in his melancholy room, and thinks of Lenore, the saintly,maiden, sleeping in her grave ; or rather his wife vh< hud died brokon-hearted through hi« neglect, he feelß that hope has passed for ever and the ghastly raven croaks in ihe shadows of unutterable deapair. Mr Brown's recitation wag clear and distinct, and listened to with marked attention. Mr Eraser recited two poems from the works of Kobert Loighton in a highly satisfactory manner, both of which were highly enjoyed. Miss a. Carr cave a long piece, rather too leng perhaps, on a broken-hearted mother, whose son Kichard had get into bad company which l«d him into crime and remorse. The poem was given with much grace and feeling and with a distinctneas of utterance which was much to the credit of the fair Bpeaker. buch lengthy poems are a great tax upon the powers of a reciter, and such exertions may tend to impair the memory. The concert was a great success in relation to merit, above the general run of such entertain mentß, and what was especially noticeable, every piece was listened to with breathless interest, and every performer was respected by the audience.

CITY COUNCIL ACCOUNTS.

(To the Editor jof the Star).

Sir,— Referring to the calumnious article published in your newspaper last evening, I have only to contradict the state ment made therein, reflecting on me, and to notify the fact that the asperuions emanate from persons who have their own end and purposes to serve.—l am. &0., F. Brodib. [We do not know* and it is altogether

foreign tofour purpose to inquire, what pro' portion of blame in connection with the statements made in the accountants' reports may be chargable upon Mr Brodie, or any individual officer of the Council. The Coun cil, and not its officers, is responsible to the burgesses for the conduct of affairs. We simply take those reports as they stand, and assert that unless their conclusions are capable of being completely disproved, very serious blame is chargable some where. It is for the Council to dis cover where, and institute measures of reform. It would have been well for Mr Brodie, if he elects from among all the officers of the Council to champion the cause of the city accounts, to have been a little more explicit, and have shewn in what respect the conclusions of the accountants are false and calumnious, and wherein their interested motives consist.—Ed. E.S.]

CITY ACCOUNTS

(To the Editor of tho EveniNd Star ) Sir,—The reports ©n^ the state of the 05ty Counoil accounts published ia your last night' 3 paper, with your leader thereon, is calculated to alarm the public and leave an impression that thsre has been dishonestyfand wrong dealing with the funds of the Coun cil. The public may rest satisfied anoh is not the case. I being the mover for the Com mittee of Enquiry, and 'having taken a con siderable amount of trouble to personally examine into the state of the books, I have no hesitation in saying there is nothing wrswg beyond a cumbersome and exceedingly fawlty system of accounts. I may also state that they are iio worse now than at any time during the last four years, and that the evils referred to are in most cases omissions made years ago. When I moved for tho committee of enquiry, it was with the view of getting a simple, economical, and perfect system of double entry accounts in connection with the city, before getting the waterworks accounts into confusion. I must say that I believe it would have been better to h»ve allowed the committee to finish their report and publish both it and all reports on the subject at same time. The public could then understand the whole matter, but getting it piecemeal, it only leads to mis understanding.—l am, &c, G. HoLßsmr. [The reports of the accountants allege a good deal more than mere cumbersomeness ; they assert the existence of very serious in»couracy. The length of time during which the b ioks have been in this mess does not materially improve matters. Can Councillor Holdship suggest any reason why the public are less able to understand the reports of two public accountants now than after they have been considered by a committee consisting of three or four Coun cillors. It is very problematical whether, but for the knowledge that their publioation was imminent, the reports would ever have been laid before a public meeting of fcbeJOoun cil, or their contents have corce to the know ledge of ratepayers. We should think it is well understood from the reports, and our remarks thereupon, that the bad system of book-keeping alone is in question, and that there is no ground whatever for suspecting "dishonesty or wrong-dealing." —Ed. JE.S,]

Australian Cablegrams.

EoToerts left for New Zealand-

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY. KoEZRTS left ;Melbourne for New Zealand yesterday.

HIGHWAY BOARDS.-NORTH SHORE.

The old proverb that " Heaven helps them that help themselves," is, we learn with pleasure, about to be practically carried out by the Devonport and Lake Boards. Assis ted by tbe voluntary contributions of the residents and land owners of the district. Animated by tbe desire to do the useful as well as the ornamental, it is proposed to widen the present road, from the North Shore to and around the Lake, forming, as it then will a most agreeable ride or drive to that picturesque and truly healthy retreat. As it is. the road is so narrow as to incur the serious risk of collisions to vehicles passing each, other, especially at night. The season now is favourable for the work which can be done, we understand at a moderate coßt, and if completed before the Bummer sets in with its numerous visitors, it will be a boon in deed. We wish them evrey suaoess.

EVENING STAR THURSDAY; AXTGTTST Si, im.



MUSIC WAREHOUSE. _ J. BROWN AND SON Desire to notify to their Friends and tho General Public that they are BEHOVING this week to their NEW PREMISES, at the foot of Shortlacdstr, et. PIANO ■'< by all the best makers, including Hord, A.' lison, Zeiolbb, BROADWtOD, etc, fioin £25 up wards. A constant Bupply of New Music. ANTED, a respectable Girl, about 14, for the country —Apply at this office. . WANTED, a steady young Man as Gardener, and to look after a hor«e.—Appiy his office. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at Customhouse Hotel, Fort-street. WANTED Known, Lost some years ago a Beautiful Head of Hair. It 1b now beta* daily restored by having Hunkey Dura Sham poos at the American Hair Gutting Booms, Queen street.— Profegaor Evans, Proprietor. W~ ANTED, immediately, a General Servant and Nurßemaid; references re quired.—Apply to Mr Slmcox, Claremont Private Boarding Establishment, Princes-Btn et. WANTED to Borrow, £1,000 or £I,COO, at 10% interesi, for two years on first-class freehold and household property situated in the Waikato.—Address AB. Box No 19, Post-ofhce, Auckland. ANTED, a tfuraegirl. —Apply Mrs Pornwell. Queen-street. ANTED, Eaiming~man and wife to occupy a good Farm on Shares —For par ticulars apply to Adam Laybourn, Comroistion agent, Fort-atreet. LOST, last Tuesday, a Pink Parrot, wing cut. Finder will be rewarded by return ing the same to E. Robinson, Shortland-Btreet. rTAUTION. —I hereby give notice V> that I will not be responsible for any Debts my wife Margarat Hegarty, may contract from this date. —WM. HBGARTY. : THE Third Anniversary of the Devonport Lodge, 1.0. G.T., will be celebrated by a Public Soiree, in the Devonport Hall 00-night (Thurßday), 31st test. Tea at 6.30 p.m. AddreMei, Songs, and Recitations at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s. Return Tickets by Ferry Steamers at single fares. r\TAHTJHU PUBLIC HALL. AORAND VARIETY CONCERT & QUADRILLE PA^TY^rblgfven on WEDNESDAY September 6th. in the above Hall. Admission to Concert and Dance, 2s. Doors open rpHE AEGYLL HOTEL, 1 GISBOBNB, , Opposite the Bank of NewvZealand. The undersigned begs to intimate th at having completed extensive alterations and add)' MB to.Ms well-known and favourite hostelry, he is no pared to offer accommodation second to nont in the district. S. M. W. being In a position * J^£_____2 neß ' Spirits, *0., direct, none but the besttßranaa are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Booms, A suite o cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms have also been added to the premise*. Bath and Billiard Boom (one of Alooefc 8 best Tables. Olvility and Comfort Combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MASON T^BON, Proprietor.



WANTED KNOWN, that J. GREEN has on sale :—Embrodiery, from 5d to 10(1; Ladies'and Girl's Ftorkicgs at 6d; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Seeks, 6d per pair ; fine Jet Eftrrings, from 2d per pair; Thread Gloves, 4d per jair ; Evarß's 200-yaid Teelß Cotton, Is f)drerdozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes, 2^d each, or 6 for a Is ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a is; Laces, 3d dozed, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (best value in Auckland): k tay Busks, 3d each ; Coilais, 6d per box ; flair BmFlies, Is each ; Towels, %y,& e\ch; good Perfumes, 5a per bottle and up wards ; other goods equally cheap—J. QRfliiW, _N o 53, City Market. WAJN'TED, a Girl of 16 to make herself generally useful in a small family, to proceed tt> the country at onue ; wtiges Bs.-—Apply to M-s Hayes, Wellington-street, oppoaite Wood's, Butcher. W_ NTED, a good Cook and Laun dress for the suburbs.—E; HeDry's Registry, Shortland-street. TIT-. NT £!D, 25~Seco_d-hand Pianos, W no matter how old, shape, or make, for »ash. —Wtbb's Musis Saloon, Wellesley-street. WANTED, immediately, a, first-class Milliner—S. apd J. R. Valle, National Mart. \7^ ANTED, a good General Servant *' v for the country.—Mrs Lloyd Francis, Scar borough Terrace, Parnell. WANTKD, a smart active Lad to ait at table and make himself generally useful.—Apply, between 3 and 5, at Charles Burton's Chop Housp, next to Dornwell's. Queen-street \TS7n_~N~T~_fir X N OW N V V that J.MORRISON is prepared to exemita a j kinds of ASPHALTIWQ at reasonable prices.- AddreßS Newtou Road. \Xf ANTED Everybody to Know, V V that the undersigned has maJe a sMII fwr_«r Larpe tteductioH ill his Prlees. Go»d ser viceable Hiding Saddles, 45s eaoh, with mount*; strong durable Double-Rein Bridlea. 9s 6d oack; SU-on;» curable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s 6d eaoh ; all oUier proportionately clionp, to ninke room for large sUipmeiits to arrive pur ltobina Ounlop, and other vessels, nearly duo.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Man.ufactnrer and Importer, yueon-street. N/3.—A few bost quality Riding iJaddlKH, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. \1 RANTED Known, Stretton'sßook, W Stationery, and Berh'n Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new War<-liouse. ANTED, Visitors to the New Theatre to remember that they can be sup plied with Cat and Uncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest qua'ity, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entrance, Victoiia-street.—Brown and Paten, \\J ANTED KNOWN, that John T v Taylor ia prepared to supply all kinds of Tiinbor, Posts, Rails, Palinga, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Hashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breaftwatar Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED Known, that J. Beapei Symonds-stieet. Drayer, Ac., offers Speoia Lines, as he has a Largs and New Lot of Horaetpun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is worth Is6d; Tweed*, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Salts mada to ordnr. -lankets, from 12s Ca per pair, very cheap ; Ladies' Wacerproofs, 18a. ' ANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinit-t, Slascfleld's Buildings, Albort- Htreot, is the oldest established and only praotlooi maker and repairer „ Sewint; Maohines in the pro vince. All work eiuaranieod of best materials and quality and lowest remnDerative oharge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sots, from 7s <kl. Some First-clasH look-Btilcli Sowing Machines for sale ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom and Sittinirroom, also an Kinpiy Room, aear Symondß-street —Address to JJH, care of Holland and Butlor, stating torras. WANTED, a Person who under stand* a Sole Sewing Machine, or is wtlliUjf to learn ; a!ao Rood Fini _ers —W. Parker's London Boot Factory, WaAefleld-streot. WANTED, a good Dressmakar. — Miss Sherwin, Parnell, ANTKD~~to~I< ent, from 5 to 10 acres of Land, with emnll Cottage attßahed, within 10 miles of Auckland.— Apply personally, oi by letter, stating terms and situation, to AX, Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street, Auckland. _ WANT iiD to Sell, a Pawnbroker's Business, doing a good trade.—Apply to Mi Heavoy, Wyndham-street ANTED, to Rent, Lease, or Pur chase a six-roomed house in the neighbour hood of the Newmarket Railway station; not lest than half an aore of ground—" EJH." Star oßice ANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from theDrese Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open where the Public of Anckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Besl American Tobaccos, at the lowost possible prices. A visit is respectfully eoliclted. ANTED Enown, that the Fitting Sbop, Sewing Machine and HoW» Agency, is EKMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner ol High-street. Only the highest class mat— ines kept in stock. Repairs to all maonbttts properly done. Staan Qu.tgos repaired, tttstsd, and -idiuaied. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIRis prepared to supply all kinds o) Timber nnd othor Building Materials, including BH S hoB, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Housi Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iror Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at th< lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street, W~ANTED,"Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numhori Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music anc other Binding done in beßt styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. IHißllveTof tokatea goidmining company (registered). * The Half-yearly General Meeting of Shareholders! herby convened to be held in the Company's Office Insurancn Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, 01 MONDAY, 4th September, at noon. 2 Business : To receive reports and balance sheets. ROBERT HORNB, Legal Manager, Auckland, August 18,1870. TO OCCUPIERS AND OWNERS O] CITY PROPERTY. Town Clerk's Offloe, let August, 1876. Notice is hereby ffiven that the current Genera' Special Water, and Special Loan Rates are now due and must be paid fourteen days after delivery o notices. All Rates and Rents are Payable only at the Ofßc of the City Council Receiver, Canada Bnildings Queen-street, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 S p.m. daily; Saturdays, 10 a m. to 1 p.m. Owners become liable for all rates rencainin^unpai for a period of three months (from Ist June last). Purchasers of City Properties, eitbor by public pui chase or piivate purchase, are advised to obtai reo-ipts 'or all rates that maybe due thereon, prio to the sale. It is requested that the rate notices may be pr sented at the time of payment. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. "ZrZ~^^£J£~jl e ND~E LI K_? FROM LONDON. JTjffi|S||fißg*j The above vessel having enteted t BSBBSI^ t ne Custom House, Consignees are r< quested to Pay Freight, p»ss Entries, and tali Delivery of Cargo in terms of Bill of Lading. All Goods impeding ship's discharge will be lands and stored at consignees' flak and expense. ORTJICKSHANK 4 CO., Agents. A SIGHT ENTRY to clear th above vessel will be passed on Satnrday, tl 2nd September, at 12 o'clock noon. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, Anckland, Blgt Augnat, 1876. f^ APT AIN SLEELE will not be r« \_y sponsible for any Debts contracted by the ere without his written order CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agent*. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 31st August, 1876. ~lT__ pOE WANGANXJ v^SS^^ii',- -*^ DIRECT. Wi* '. J~- -* The b.b. ST. KILDA, J Flowebda-t, Commander, from Onehunga, FRIDAY next, Ist September, at 10 a.m , weatn &0., permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES _ DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; A. BABKES, Onehunga.



WRITING and Bookkeeping taught. Schools and Familitu visited. System of Splf-improve_ent. -Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for Tise, on receipt of £Z— Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master. 73, Grey-street, Anckland. MryO LET, a six-roomed Cottage, I Graf ion Boad ; situation retired; good viaw,—Apply to Mr R. G. Porter, Graf ton Road. MnpO LET, st comfortable six- JL voomoi House in Nelson-3treet; also a four-roomed Houso in Ponsonby, ront 7s.—Apply at ffalrey's Central fctore, junction of Grey and Queen ffOE SALE, 3,000 Acres ofLa^d. JJ Kaiparu Railway line rune through the pro perty. Title, Crown Grant, Persons wishing to acquire a good freehold suitable for farming pur posej, should not neglect this opportunity —Apply to W. 3. Young, Native Land Agent; or W. Oliver, Queen-street. ORTH SHOEE.—To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by Bass, Shoemaker ; also, two Cottages -& and B DUder, Bouse Agents. £~z&», HT^ LET, -with immediate _? « I > P*s ■* entry, a newly-erected Two-storied _______ Bricfc Building, off Dt_ham-Ptreet, 66 feet by 23 feet, inside measurement, with Three-stalled Stable Cart 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 first-rate business position, are fitted up as a Sodawater and Corctfal Manufactory, having Steam Engine by Par nett and Foster of London, Sodawater and Bottling Machines, and all appliances of the very best ascrip tion for a large bn«iiiess. An Inventory and »alua tion of the Machinery and Stock-in-Trade, and lull particular.), can be had on applying to Messrs. Mow bray, Land Agents, Quaen-street, Auckland. O~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 goad well on the premises—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. MT7OR SALE, on easy terms, a J_ comfortable Four-roomed Cottage, good gar u eu.— Apply to Philip Growo, 95, Victoria-street. MTT'OB- SALE, a comfortable four Jj roomed House In Drake-street Terms easy.—Apply to H. Partington, 57. Queen-street. MnpO LET, a four-roomed House, JL situated In Chapel-street, near St. Mat thew's Church,—Apply on the premises. Mrpo LET, or For Sale, on easy X terms, in Cross-street, near Upper Queen-street, a House of four rooms, with stables to hold six or seven horses; a good well of water.— Apply to Joseph Craig, on the premises. __ §7«O_l SALE, the Magnificent Kap's Jl PIANO, now used by the Simonsen Opera Company -the finest instrument in the colony. Price £100.—Apply to Martin Simonsen. XnOBTSALE, a Cutter of 14 tons JP register complete in every respect—For par tioulars, apply to J. M. and J, Mowbray, 42, Queen gtreet. 1 r\S. REWARD.—Lost or Stolen, JLv-J on Monday night, a Saddle from off a pony's back —Any poiraon Riving information about the same to Mr Morgan, Newmarket, will receive the above reward. OST, on Monday, bet-ween Welles ley and ghortlanrl-streets, a Cameo Earring.— The. finder will be rewarded by applying at the office of this papar. F~otfitfD, in Auckland harbour, a Kauri Log.—Apply to Johnson, Waterman, Queen-ati vet Wharf. If not claimed within two weeks from date, will be sold to pay expenses. A TJCKLAND ATHENAEUM. h\ — ¥bos© OenMemen who had kindly undertaken . oharge of Lists of Annual Subscribers to the proposed _tfeent6ura arc rt queued to complete them as far us possible, and return them to Captain Barton, at the office of Mr W. J Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane ; on er before the 81«t Aaewst. rpHIfJUDRNAL OP COMMERCE i JL is now published for transmission per Zea ; A Complete and Reliable Guide for Mercantile '. MOtt* J. A. BARBER & CO., Proprietors. ! TUT USIO LESSONS. To thb Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. ' Mr Henry Eowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the profession, and I big moderate terms should Ruarantea the patronage of . the general public. He visits the pupils at their ' homes or they may receive their lessons at his , private residence—£l 1* per quarter, one lesson per j week—Address Mrs Deanea, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED I A NEW CLASS OP JEWELLERY. I A NEW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has lately - been b ought out, which is very lovely arid very effective. It is CARVED out of the PINK SHELL i rom which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of E date, ueed to bo made. Nothing can possibly be S imagined more b'autiful than the colouring of this New Jewellery, shading from the most vivid, yet - delicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite in tint . as the edges of the potalß of a rose, or the sun-flushed } nnow 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 s Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. The .Fine >, Workmanship, ana vhe Beauty of the Material, make a this NEW JELLEWER- MORK COSTLY THAN COKAL. F T EASE OF TIMBEE Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 26th August, 1876. Tender* in writing will be received at this Offic< '• until noon on Monday, the 25th aay of Septembei '; next for the LeaHe at a premium of th« right, for anj term not exceeding two years, to Cut Kauri and othei Timber on the block of L ;iid noted in the Schedule m hereunder. , , i The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, ;O R_AD_K WOOD, . For the Superintendent. Schedule. e _ DISTRICT OF HOKIANGA. n Waihou or Tarawana Block (unaelected portion) >r 768 iicies. N B —Cheque for amount offered to be enclosed with i ender Tenders to be addressed, " Waste Land! Ccmmiesioner,. Anckland. Tender for Timber Right Waitiou Block." . _ TTTATER - POWER SAW - MILI . VV MACHINERY. For Sale (cheap), ttoe whole of the Machinery as i x > now stands, of Blake's Sawmill, Waikoukou, consist ing of Ironwork of Water Wheel, Shafting, Drivmi Dams Circular Saws and Bench. Breaking-dowi lt Saws and Frame, Hoisting Gear, and Beltin; - Dearl^ew- Apply Joseph wilkins, Post-office, Waikoukou. id _____! p^EAP FIREWOOD CHEAP FIREWOOD! Ie CHEAP FIREWOOD! READY CUT. Apply to JOSEPH CRAIG, ■ q. Fort-street. •w [Established 11 Years.] WB E A I » NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIEI Wellesleys-treet East Clothing bought. N.B.— Arrangements can be made for the Purcha of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. BT. SEPULCHRE'S CtiURCH.- Eleventh Anniversary. Choral Evensong 1 " morrow (Friday) Evening, at 7 p.m. Preaoher, R€ B. T. Dudley. TMPOU-TDED, on the 29th Augue JL 1876, by the Ranger, Two Steers, one blaok wi on white belly, and one red with white spots and not t er in each ear, owner not koown, for trespassing on 1 ' roaa near Mount Albert; and in default of bei released, the above cattle will be sold at the Pub Pound, at Mornlngside, on the 14th day of Septe ; ber, 1878, at noon.—John R. Strych, Poundkeepei he Mount Albert Pound—August 30, 1876.



THEATRE ROYAL. Leßae.. .. Martin Simonsen. SIM ON SEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY. the last flye nights of the season!!! Entire Change of Programme! By Desire of the Subscribers and the Public generally, THIS EVENING, August 31, AND TO-MORROW EVENING, September 1, Locoq's World-famefl Opera Bouffe, LA FILLE DE MADAME ANGOT (MADAME ANGOT'S DAUGHTER? ? Produced on a scale of splendour never before 6S6H in the Colonies. Entirely New Scenery, Painted Expressly by Mr. Henry Holmes. Ange Piton (a Poet, in love with Clairette) Signor Carmini Morley Larivaudiere (Friend of Bar ras, and conspiring against the Republic Mr H. Hodgson Lorachard (Police Officer a!, the orders of Larivaudiere Mr B. I/evison Pompontii t (' nrher of the '■ Market, u.ni> hairdresser to Mdlle. Lange) Mr M. Steinbach Trenitz, D3ndy of the Period Mr Darbyshire Cadet Mr L. Markham Bateaux Mr Weber t v „~, ( Miss Blanche Harris Aranithe, Javotte, Cydahse, J Mlss May Somera Market Women MIBS M}nna Fisner Officer of Hussars Mr Ewart The Host of the Calypso Bell Mr Henry Hersilie (Servant ol Mdlle. Lanse) Miss B. Beaumont Babet (Servant of Clariette) Miss Minna Fishier Madame de Laney Mrs Benham Mdlle. Lange (Actress and Favourite of Barras) .... Miss E. Lambert Olalrette Angot Mdme. Fv. Simonsbn. Market Men and Women, People, Citizens, Ladies, Soldiers, &c. In the 3rd Act, A GRAND COMIC BALLET Under the Direction of Mr. Darbyshire, Including the Celebrated COMIC QUADRILLES, By Messrs. Thomas, Fredericks, Markham, and Darbyshire, and Corps de Ballet. Come Early and Secure Your Seats! Dress Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street. Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876 September 1. —" Young Men : their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinßley. September 22 —" Venice."—Rev. A.R. Tomlinson. October 6.—"Tennyson."—Dr. Eliis. 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 Tickets, 39 each, apply to the Librarian. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. |3 AR L O W^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, <Jtc, Mr. W. Bernard (Clown and Funam bulist), will give TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES FRIDAY AND' SATURDAY, September Ist and 2nd. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. Prices of Admission:—First-class, 2s; Second-class, Is: Children, half-price. 1 W. CLARK, Agent. piTY HALL. LAST NIGHT in LAST NIGHT CITY HALL! CITY HALL! SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT. SKATING RINK ! TO-NIGHT. THURSDAY, Slst inst. 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 Hall. ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. THIS EVENING, AUGUST 31. I VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. PROGRAMM E:- Part I. Instrumental Duet, from Trovatore Glee—See our Oara Solo and Chorus—Dead in the Street Solo —Slave Mother Trio—Ye Shepherds Tell Me Solo—O Fair Dove Comic Song—Adam was a Gentleman Solo—The Mother's Song Glee—Hark the Lark. Part 11. Instrumental Duet—Les Jolies Ois ant Duet—O Wert thou in the Cold BHSS 1 Solo —The Wanderer Solo—The Fear Comic Duet—Mr and Mrs Wright Instrumental Bolo—Theme by Mozart Dialogue—Scene from the Man of the World. National Anthem. TO ARRIVE, PER 'LOOH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. 6 ca»ka Gear-work, Hamea, Harness Liquid, &c. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &c Walsall, England ; and High-street, Auckland. ILLIAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting j or Reviving a Fire —C. Williams, in returning thanks for the liberal support he bas received during the last six years, begs to state that by a new process ' of cleaning th« Gum, his Kindlars are greatly im proved in quality and increased in size, but not in price The New and Improved KiruUers are dis tinguished by a Red Label. Williams's Celebrated WASHING FLUID saves a deal of labour ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, ana wonderful in Us effects. Sold in bottles at 6<t and Is each. Try it.— ' Fact-ry: Mfrert-sireet, Auckland. 3 A DTANCE DARNELL. C. WOOD Will Sell for Cash : t Roasting Beef, id, 5d and 6d ? Boiling Beef, 2d to 3^d g Corned Beef, 27s per IOOftS. Legs Mutton, 4^d Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d Loins Mutton, 3^d I Fore-quarters Mutton, 2#d. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, TC MEET THE TIMES ! THE TOWN CHALL NGED FOR QUALITY. GOODS DELIVERED BOOT AND SHOE UPPEI MANUFACTORY. se W. HYLA ND, - Boot Closer, ~ Has on hand all kinds of Men's and Women's Upper '°- comprising French Calf, Kangaroo, •v. Kid, Kip, and Patent. it Every description" of Uppers made to order and c t^ " to measure. ,he 1 None bat the best French Calf and English Leath ng used. Price Lists on application. .Ho ; mj 20 & 22, Wyndham-street, Auckland.



TO-MOKROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE B CLOTHING, BLANKETS, BOOTS AND SHOES. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Booms. To-morrow (Friday), at 11 a.m., Maize, Oats. Potatoes, Hams and Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Carrots, Pumpkins, Onions Poultry—Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Fow:s Household Furniture—Suites, Carpets, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Chest of Drawers Clothing—Blankets, Drapery. Boots and Shoes Fancy Goods, &c. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, ANB TWO FOLLOWING DAYS. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. IMPORTANT & EXTENSIVE AUCTION/ SALE ON THE PREMISES OP MR W. WILSON, 204 & 206, QUEEN STREET. THE ENTIRE VALUABLE STOCK OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MERCERY, CLOTHING, &0. For Unreserved Sale, in Consequence of Mr. Wilson Having Leased THEgjJ Premises to Messrs A. Linabtjry and Co., and Proceeds to England. 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 above 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 haa received ißgtruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Comer Mart, on Friday, September 8, at 11 o'clock, 300 Acres of Land, situated at the mouth ol the Orewa River, also frontage to the sea ; about 60 acres in grass, capable of running 100 sheep. Dwelling-house, Farming Implements, &O. For furt her particulars apply to the Auotloner, GEORGE SIBBIN. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &o. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, September 1, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture. In re A. H. Diethelm's Estate: Clothing, Books, Copying Pxbbb, Deed Box, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON. HOMESTEAD MEADOWBANK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. R. ARTHUR HA.S been favored with instructions to sell by auction at hi* Land Sale Booms, Queen-street, on Monday, September 4, at 12 o clock, noon. By order of the Mortgagee: A conveniently situated property at Meadowbank, near Onehtmga, consisting of 9 acres of volcanic soil in good crass and well fenwd, in three paddockß. There is also a laige garden well planted with fruit trees. Th« buildings consist of a house of seven roims, large dairy, and washhou-.e with copper fixed coach-house, stable, cowshed, fowl-house, large barn, etc, all in good repair. A plentiful supply of water is obtained from a geod well and tanks. Terms, easy. For further particulars apply at the office of the auctioneer, Arthur's Marl. rpHE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, Good Samples- Oats, Ss the bushel Barley, 4s ~ Maize, 5s ALFKED BTJCK LAND. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, NOON. BY ORDER OF~~THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE PROPERTIES NEAR OTAHUHU. TO BE SOLdTy AUCTION THE Subscriber has received instruc -1 tions to sell by auction at his Land Sale Rooms Queen-street, on Monday next, September 4, at 12 o'clock, noon. ah tha nutate and Interest of James Foley in and ifHiili Cl urn No 262a of W. T. Fairburn. On this lot lia perty, which produces, after payment of all cnargeil, 9 «£ KKrtJ ffiCSffi&«* to a mortgage of £,1200, at 9 per cent. ITarthur, Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. AT ARTHUR'S MART. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, Ac. 8 half-chests Tea, IB boxes Tea 10 case t irreser Ginger. Pickles, 4 c-ues Vestas 2 cases Fresh Hg. ) rings, 2 cases Cornflour. 7 boxes B w soap,/~ Hops, Sardines, Kaisins, Currants, Confectionery Jam, eto. At 1 o'clock p.m. FURNITURE DKPABIMJSMT.-Hocsehold Fnr n ture and Effects (new and second-hand),,CJ.a Glasses, Fancy Goods, American Stove, Kitohen Kange, kc. . FRIDAY, NOON.--Market House. I 'POULTRY— Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, O £rot S , Turnips,^ ™ffisS?2&&~ - ■s, _ — NEWCASTLE, WAIKATO. ut to BE SOLP~BY AUCTION. * GOOD ALLOTMENT 0 in the 161 j\_ above Township, being allotment No 353 R. ARTHUR , * Auctioneer. -■-■■