the morning, and single fares only are to be charged for the double journey—Thanks be to Mr. Passmorc, and may his shadow never grow less. Captain Casey is again to the fore, and jiii^Ntises an excursion to the Hot Springs, iie Kawau. For this purpose the com' dious steamer, Anne Milbank, Avill ;ave the wharf at 9 o'clock.

VOLUNTEER EXCURSION TO MERCER.

The volunteers have resolved on an excur sion to Mercer, and Captain Burns, with the consent of Major Gordon has completed all arrangements. At six o'clock the Aitillery Company Avill fire a salute in the Barracks, and will then proceed to the fire bell, at the Grey-street junction, where a general parade of all the Companies takes place, preparatory to a march to the station. The Volunteers are to meet a large body of Maoris at Mercer, and a splendid war dance is expected. We trust to see the weather propitious, and wish the young folks, and old too for that matter, a pleasant holiday.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVX CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SOIREE.

The soiree in celebration of the new Con gregational church last night was alnarked success. The house av;h crowded. Addresses were delivered by Captain Daldy, chairman the Rev. Davis, Hill, Bimn, Laisliley, and Mr Broomhall, agent for the Temperance Settlement, and one of the directors of the Missionary Society.

THE ROWE RECEPTION

On the arrival of the Durham last night, Mr Roavo, M.H.R., was met by a torchlight procession. A large crowd adjourned to the Pacific Hotel, where toasts of health and welcome to Mr Rowe were drank and responded to ; also that of Hoani Nahe, the Native member. The latter was enter tained in Maori fashion to-day by his own constituents.

LATEST MINING NEWS

Waitemata (Urquhart's Tribute) from 32 tons obtained 27ozs 13dwts Sgrs of melted

gold. The Golden Calf crushing is showing up for an average of an ounce to the ton. The Tributers' crushing is also making a fair

show

The Rocky Point, from 2 tons got 1 oz 13 dwts.

ta-Alburnia Tribute (Rowe's) from 5 tons, 4 ozs 10 dwts.

THE WATER SUPPLY,

The Water Supply Committee, consti tuted under the new Act, took over all the assets and liabilities of the former. The committee last evening appointed a sub committee to frame rules and report on various matters connected with the supply, including the raising of £2,000 on ldan or debentures, for laying larger mains, and extending the supply.

COROMANDEL, this day. UNION BEACH .MINE.

The Union Beach lias 335 lbs of specimens on hand. The manager's report of this morning speaks favourably of the mine ffcuorallv. ALLEGED SPECIMEN STEALING. Two men have been brought before the Resident Magistrate's Court. One charged with robbing the Union Beach mine of ten pounds of specimens, and the other -with receiving the same. They were discharged for want of evidence.

THE RACES.

A steamer is announced to bring down excursionists from Auckland on Thursday next to our races, which, from the pro gramme and tho quality of the horses, are likely to prove very attractive. - WORK AT A STANDSTILL.

The coming races have caused most min ing operations to cease. Nothing will be done this week. A large influx of persons from the outlying parts are in town.

TAURANGA, this day. THE KAIMAI GOLD FI EDS. A native gathering, under the auspices of the Government, at Whareroa, commenced yesterday, the discussion on the opening of kainiai. A piece of quartz from the ranges was crushed at Warbrick's, and found to contain line New Zealand gold. Mr War brick's house for some days past has been besieged. The Rowena left early this morning for Auckland.

THE KAIMAI DIFFICULTY.—HAU HAUS DECLARE THEMSELVES SUBJECTS OF TAWHIAO. The meeting yesterday re the opening of Kaimai at Wharcroa, between Commissioner Brabant, the Ngaiterangi, and the Hauhau obstructionists, was a failure. The Hau liana still strongly oppose the opening,, and declare themselves as subjects of King Tawhiao. The Ngaiterangians are favour able, but this was expected they being Native Department tools. Mr Brabant has gone over again to-day, when he, in conjunction with the Ngaite rangi will endeavour to bounce the Hauhaus. Success is extremely doubtful. HAUHAUS URGE A MEETING WITH KAIMAI COMMITTEE. The Hauhaus still urge a meeting at Motuhioa on their own land between their principal men, and the Kaimai Committee. The Committee refused to meet them, being under a promise to Mr Whitaker not to interfere pending the result of Mr Brabant s negotiations. The Native Office red tape is being unwound by the mile.

(From a Correspondent.) A notice is posted up at the Government Buildings that any persons wishing to pros pect for -old at Kuimai in to apply at the Commissioner's office for information,

[PEK PIIESS TELEGRAM ACJEXCY],

WELLINGTON, this day

L VYING THE CABLE. The cable steamer Agnes returned, alter performing the best portion of'her task, bavin- laid thirty-seven miles ot cable. She will now have to await the arrival ot .seven and a half miles more, necessary to complete the work. No advices have been received that the seven and a halt miles have been scut out ; but it is expected to be here by the end of December.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

PUBLIC BATHS. The City Council have accepted the tender for the erection of public baths. THE LATE FIRE. At the inquiry re the late lire in Tuam street, the jury returned a verdict that the place was wilfully set on live, but the evi dence does not show by whom. MONS. CAKME V. WESTON. Monsieur Came, the French champion billiard player, played a game of 800 up on n French table with Boston lost night, .vivino- the latter 400. Came won easily, he ?uacle 093 successive cannons in one break. _?2i9 Baces. The weather was very unfavourable, with a cold drizzling rain. There was a mode rate attendance. The racing was good. The favourites were beaten in every race, ami the bookmakers made a pot ol money. f Handicap. —59 soys., added to a \J sweep of 5 soys. One mile. Isaac Walton ...■ ~ Tifne,° f mill. "40 sees. Won by three lengths. j^sao-stwtf Hall.

Derby Ssake.—lo soys., with 100 soys. added. 1^ miles. Songster ... i Fanny Fisher Colt \ 2 Fallacy 3 Won by two lengths. Railway Plate.—loo soys., weight for age. Half mile. Danebury ... ... ... 1 Guy Fawkes ... ... ... ... 2 jangle ~, [[[ 3 Pungawerewere 4 It was a bad start. Guy refusing. At the finish Guy came up .splendidly, and ran into second place The race was won by a length. Time 52 sec.

Christchurch Jockey Club Handicap. —10 soys., with 25050 v&. added Two miles. Guy Fawkes ... ... ... ... 1 Templeton 2

Rob Roy ... ... ... ... 4 It was a capital race. Won by half a length. Time, Smin. 41 sec.

Second Day's Meeting. The weather was gloriously fine. There was an immense attendance on the course.

Maiden Plate.—loo soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys., weight for age, li miles.

Webb's Middleton (Clarke) 1 ; Nos worthy's. Fallacy (Watty) 2 ; Walters' Fanny Fisher colt (Canteli) 3. •uiu os[i? o>[v r\ oi[| jo A'pirj put! imrorrj, Maroro and Wrangler were scratched. Betting 3 to 2 on Fanny Fisher and Fal lacy, 3 to 1 on Lady of the Lake, and 4 to 1 on Middleton.

Middleton mid Fallacy made the running. Fanny Fisher soon went tip. Titan ia and Lady of the Lake falling off. Fany Fisher and Middleton raced for a mile, when the former then fell ofT, and Fallacy went up. A splendid race ensued home, finished by Middleton win ning by a short neck.

Time —2 mm. 44 sees.

GREYMOUTH, this day. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A large tire occurred yesterday afternoon at Richmond Quay. It commenced at Winch's, cabinetmaker, and burnt that and Mrs Payne's two-storey house, next, and then travelled as far as Coate's downwards, to Mortgan's Oriental Hotel, and all build ings to Johnston-street. The heat was so strong that all the goods saved and put on the wharf were burned, and the wharf set (ire to.

The fire originated in the shop of Winch, cabinetmaker ; it is supposed through care lessness in throwing down a lighted match. The following places were burned : —Mrs. Collins's two-story house, Winch's cabinet maker's shop, Mortgan's Oriental Hotel, Mrs. WarstafFs, Mrs. Handy's, and Pnrcell's shops ; Pnrcell's store and a cottage occu pied by Kee was cut down; Coates's .store and Mrs. Payne's shop were gutted. In surances : South British, £400, National, £150 ; Victoria, £250.

PROPOSED TRAMWAY TO THE KUMAR A.

A public meeting has been held here at which it was decided to start a company to lay a tramway from Greymoutli to Kuniara. A Hying survey has been made, and the distance found to be fourteen miles over a level country as against twenty-two miles by the present road, which is hilly. The capital of the company is £5,000, and an oiler has been already made to construct the tram for £350 per mile. An oiler also lias been made to lease the tram for live years at £100 per annum.

NAPIER, this day. PASSENGERS PER CITY OF NEW

YORK.

The City of New York left at 8 o'clock". Pns-cngers. — Messrs Sultield, Ward, Blythe, Britten, Clowes, Rev Mr Smaller, and 22 original.

TIMARU, this day

THE SHEARERS' STRUCK

The shearers refuse to take less than £1 a hundred. The sheep fanners have combined to "ive only 16s Sd. LIGHT WEIGHTS.

The police have made a raid on light and unstamped weights. A number of trades men have been fined severely.

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

THE following telegram was received this morning by the chairman of the Harbour Board. It is nearly certain that the vessel it refers to is the City of Auckland, which left London on the sth August, and is now 95 days out

RUSSELL, this day. _ Large sliiji passing south. Wind fi.W., Htronir.

BAPTIST CHURCH SOIREE.

A I'IiEXTIFtTL tea was provided last evening at the W'ellesley-strcet Baptist Chapel, of which sonic 200 persons partook. The excellent congou and viands were sot forth with taste, by Mes dames Cornford. Philson, Battley, Litchfield, Prime Pearson, Gaze, Roberts, Chambers, Jones, Loverock, and Miss Coleman. The well-trained choir, under the leadership of Mr. Cooper, per formed several anthems and hymns, with good ciiect. Mr. Lambert presided at the har monium. A prayer was offered by Mr .Jenkins. The Kcv. P. H. Cornford occupied Iho chair, and in his introductory speech referred touchingly to the fifteen years of his pastorate, and expressed feelings of regret at parting from those among whom ho had laboured so long. It was however, satisfactory to him, to know that the relations between him and the members ot Hie church had always been of the most cordial nature. Mr. Fry, the secretary, then read the annual reports of the church and schools, which, without going into detail, were encouraging' and pleasant to hear. Vcn. Archdeacon Maunsell ottered a few remarks, and spoke m eulogistic terms of the labours and liberality of sentiment, which had distinguished the carrecr of their nastor who was about to leave them for Sydney. Rev. Mr. Macniccol spoke m similar terms, and hoped the church would not suffer by the loss of the Rev. Mr Corntord. It was sometimes desirable to have a change ot ministers, and it might be so in the present in stance. Mr John Branie followed with an un studied speech on the words "Nothing Startling, which occurred in the report. Kcv. v\ m. lm sleysp 'lie on the duty of Christians in relation to the'church of Christ, and Rev. J. T. Hinton amused and edified the audience with a speech of considerable power. The choir sang at inter vals "Onward Christian Soldiers,' "Holy is they Lord " " I Have a Saviour," " God be Merciful^ " Resist not the Spirit," and "Incline Thine Ear, "We notice that the average attendance at the Wellesloy school on Sundays are 21 teachers, and 220 scholars, The chairman, at the close ot a most interesting gathering, pronounced the bene diction, and the friends separated for their res s pective'homes. The occasion of this interesting soiree was the celebration ot the 21st anniver sary of the Auckland Baptist Church and the 15th year of Mr. Cornford's pastorate. It. is understood, that a special Valedictory service will be held prior to Mr. Cornford's departure for Sydney,

WESLEYAN SOIREE.

The Wesleyans of Devonport, aided by their Auckland friends, held their first annual s,undav school soiree last evening In the Dcvonpoit Hall North Shore. The tea was refreshing and satis factory, and after tea the general entertainment took place. Row W. Kirk occupied the chair, and introduced the proceedings ma neat speech. Mr Hooker, the superintendent, read the report, which shewed that the receipts of the school were £22 19s 3d; expenditure. £26 Gs; leaving a debtor balance of £3 7s 9d. The school opened on the 29th August, and has ever since been m a nourishing condition. The library is m good condition, and the books arc well patronised by the children, and contains 450 volumes. Iho Rev. VV. J. Williams moved tiie adoption of the report. He did not specialty-confine himself to the report, but entered upon the wide Held ot Sabbath schools in the colonies. Pie showed conclusively that Sabbath schools were abso lutely necessary, if wo are to have good citizens or <*6od statesmen, and from the nature of the work qualities the man or woman for successful living. The Rev. Mr Bates seconded the adop tion 'and discanted in a very earnest imuiuor upon Sunday school labour, its aim's and success. The following gentlemen took part in the meet- C. Rev. Mr? Watkin, Mr. Beaumont Mr. Hooker, and Mr, Moflin. The children avid choir sang some sweet melodies from Moody nnd Sanlfey. The whole gathering was a ereat succes, and must reflect great credit to the officers and teachers. At the conclusion, a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies, and the meeting closed. —.

Twttorjoi? 1

SUICIDE OF JOHN SOAR.

THE INQUEST.

Ax inquest was held this afternoon at the Provincial Hospital, before Dr. Goldsbro', Coronor, and a Jury, on the body of John Soar, a painter by trade, who committed suicide at Newton, by cutting his throat. Mr. John Blackmail, foreman. Considerable delay was caused in proceed ing with the enquiry, as several of the jury men who had been summoned, did not appear until half past two o'clock. Sub-Inspector Partly represented the police. Mr. H. 11. Lusk appeared to watch the case on the part of the relatives of the deceased.

i^Thomas Oram, Avho deposed that lie was a carpenter of Newton, identified the body of John Soar ; lie knew him as a painter living in the North road ; saAV deceased yesterday, between ten and eleven o'clock in the morning ; met him at the junction of Howe street and Karanghape road; walked to gether some distance ; thought his manner and appearance were very strange, which induced witness to ask him what was the matter ; he made no reply, but put his hand to his breast, and made a kind of a crying noise ; witness asked again, what troubled him. He made no answer; seemed as if his heart was too full to give expression to his feelings. We crossed over to the Rising Sun hotel. He said lie wanted to go to the closet. He pointed one out. He went, and witness walked slowly on ; he expected deceased to overtake him and accompany him to the wharf to take the steamer. He saw him no more alive. Deceased had a kit with him, apparently empty. " He noticed nothing peculiar in his manner previously. lie was of a somewhat melan choly temperament, and appeared discon tented. He had before referred to family troubles. He was not given to drink. To Mr Lusk : He had complained about losses in mining speculation. Thomas M. Philson, M.D., deposed to the nature of the wound.

TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. The first quarterly meeting of this now promising Society, took place last evening. The quarterly audit was presented by the committee, which showed (he Society to be in a good financial position, even crown ing the most sanguine expectations of the promoters. The balance sheet shews, after paying expenses, and allowance to side members,! a profit £40, to be carried forward to the next quarter. The members are few in number, but they seem to be a steady, industrious class, who work and look for success. The Society's doctor and medical adviser, Dr. Young, has had a good deal to do during the quarter, but he is well able to go through a lot of professional labour. The Society expect to do a good work in the ensuing quarter, and may very soon from their rising financial position be able to present a bonus to the members.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR.

The preparations J'or to-morrow Sunday school Exhibition at the Drill Shed, were made to-day. From eight o'clock this morning 1 lie exhibits kept arriving. They consisted of pictures, flowers, leather-work, specimens of fancy sew ing, wool-work, and other pretty articles, all of which are the work of children of the Sunday schools connected with the Sun day School Union. At 10 o'clock a meet ing of teachers was held to arrange the exhibits, and several gentlemen were busy on the work all the morning. This afternoon the Ladies Commltte are engaged in the delicate task of adjudging the certificates of merit. The bazaar will be open to-morrow and Friday. The proceeds go to augment the funds of the Union.

THE PANORAMA.

Titk beautiful scries of paintings forming tho panorama of the Thames was exhibited last evening to a .select- and admiring audience, and those who were- unacquainted with the land scapes, rustic scenery. green fields, parks, and blossoming hedgerows of old England, must have enjoyed a thorough treat. The pictures of the panorama are really charming and will bear close critical examination a* works of art. The skies are eminently English and so arc the; landscapes. The water effects are splendid and exactly truthful, as any one will admit who has lounged on a bank by the river on a hot summer afternoon and watched the glitter of the ripples on the surface, or when the calm of the atmos phere makes the stream giist.cn like a sheet of: silver have traced in the depths the shodows of the objects above. The excellence of tho perspective is very noticeable, and the foliage of the trees v »ry faithfully depicted. The songs of Mrs'Cotterell were greatly applauded, also the comic sketches of Mr Cottorell, which were really clever, especially " Professor Fidget." Mr Kennedy pointed, out the beauties and told the histories, briefly of course, of the localities as they appeared before the audi nee. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr Edward Lewis, was all that could be desired, and pleasurable. The panorama will be exhibited every evening during the week, and on Saturday afternoon the children will have an opportunity (at half price) of seeing the pictures represen tative of the land of their grandfathers.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Hank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18. 5/, National Bank—Co/. Colonial Bank (10s paid up)— Buyers, 31/; Sellers, 32/ G. South British Insurance—Buyers, 58/; sellers,

National Insurance—2sb Cd (cum, div.) N.Z. Insurance—Buyers, 80/; sellers, 82/0. Union Sash and Door Co. (double)— Buyers, £9

5/. Union Sash and Door Co. (now)—so/. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 15/. Bismarck—B/(5; buyers, 8/. Union Beach- Sellers, 70,'. Tokatea—Buyers, 10/; sellers, 10/0. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.,

Our sporting correspondent, " Hotspur," although he did not actually go for Brisois outright, haß persistently upheld the claims of Mr. Wilson's filly. He selected him in the twenty lie picked against the field on the weights first appearing, and lie also in cluded Briseis and Timothy in the half dozen which .on Monday ho selected as his champions. It is always gratifying to he able to refer to the success of any new local industry. The wants of civilized life are made up of an innumerable variety of trifles, the pro duction of any one of which is capable of affording employment to a large number of people. Looking at the immeu.se variety of simple articles that are annually imported into Auckland, it lias often been amitterof surprise that we continue to.send out of the colony considerable sums of money for goods which could be easily manufactured here, and would afford remunerative employment for young and old of both sexes. Messrs Wil son&Co, of the Tikipounga Mill, Wangarei, has shewn a worthy example in this respect by the manufacture of a baking powder, which, after due trial by housewives, bakers, cooks, and other equally competent judges, has been pronounced equal tp the very best imported article, and superior to much of it, which suffers deteri: oration by conveyance over sea. We have seen numerous local testimonials to the superiority of Mr Wilson's manu facture. Mr L. Damale, the '* cuisinier" of the Northern Club, has found the powder excellent for culinary purposes, and a good substitute for eggs in the manufacture of pastry of every description, Mr A. Kidd, of tlie Provincial Hotel, recommends the powder for bread and pastry as the best lie has ever used; while Mr W. H. Pierce, of the Royal Mail, after due trial also speaks highly of the powder for bread and pastry. The manufacture may Lie obtained frpni Messrs L, D. Nathan and Co,, who are the Auckland agents, but about the beginning of the nev,' year Wilson & Co will have com pleted their arrangements for opening a branch manufactory in Auckland. Families, bakers, eunfcci Loners, and presiding genii of the kitchen ought to encourage local indus try and keep the money at liome, The following further testimonials have been received by Mr Wilson : from Mr Rhodcrick MeLeod, "Iona"; K. Prohl, "Argyle"; Henry Selfe, Newton ; \V, Hamley, Wyn yard Amis.

JKW&

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1876



WANTED, by a respectable young Woman, a situation as Housemaid, town or country; good references. —Apply at this office. WANTED, by an elderly person, a situation as Housekeeper ; no obicction to the country. —For address apply this office. WANTED, Business Men to know that Riordan has made extensive altera tions in the Culinary department. Lunch, com prising all the delicacies of the season. Is. WANTED, a few respectable Boarders in a family without children; every convenience. Terms. 18s. per week.—Apply at the second house from Cemetery, Karangahape Road, opposite Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must be able to do plain cooking ; washing given out. —Apply to Mrs. Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent. WANTED, a situation in an Hotel or Restaurant as Waiter, &c.; thoroughly understands every branch of the work.—Apply by letter to M.C., at this office. WANTED, a General Servant for Gis bornc—Apply to Mrs. D. Johnston, St. George's Bay Road, I'arncH. WANTED, a few Dairies of really good Fresh Butter. Cash on delivery.—A. E. Collins, Grocer, Wellington-street. ANTED KNOWN, a choice selection of Millinery, Dresses, and Costumes, at T. MoMaster's, 212, Queen-street. TTTANTED KNOWN, a splendid lot of ?? Men's and Boys' Clothing. Shirts, Hats, and Tics, at T. McMastcr's, 212, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Nursemaid.—Apply for address office of tills paper. WANTED, a respectable young person to make herself generally useful In a small family; good wages, comfortable home; references required.—Apply at this odice. MILLER AND . STONEDIIESSEE.— Wanted, by a new arrival, a Situation as above, thoroughly understands the business in all its brandies.—Address P.S., office ot! this paper. _ WANTED, a smart hand for strong and medium work; should earn 2 guineas a week at least to suit.—Clarkson & Co., Red Boot, IDS, Queen-street. T>OB ROY CANOE.— Wanted to Pur -&\j chase one.—Address by letter, stating price, to R.R.C., office of this paper. WANTED, Tenders for Erecting a Verandah, Labour only, until FRIDAY, November 10.—Apply E. T. Herbert, Draper, Upper Syinonds-street. WANTED, the Public to know where they can spend their money to the best advantage is at Garret! Bros. Great Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will last only II days. As this is a genuine sale and no pull", the Goods will be sold at an enormous sacrifice.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Warehouse, Wakclield - street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, that Gaiusistt Bitos. arc now offering to the public 10 trunks and cases of English Boots, also a large overstock of their own manufacture, under cost price, to make room for further shipments. N.B. —The public will do well by giving an early call.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Warehouse, Wakelield-strcet, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, by Parents and Guardians, that the Turkish Baths are open on Saturday mornings from 'J to 12, for Boys tinder 1(5, Js. WANTED, two or three respectable single Men to Board and Lodge in a comfortable home, five minutes walk from Queen-street.—Enquire at Holland's, Grocer, Queen-street. IA7" A NT E D (" > s ELL, or to Let, a Large i V Brick Store.—For particulars,'apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Virit.oria-sf.rcct East. WANTED Known, that J). GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tinibe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House. Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, .Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &t\, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-street. TJtTA N T ]■; I) KN( )V\ fN that John Taylor v T is prepared io supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings. .Shingles, House Blocks Doors, .Sashes, Mouldings, &<■.., at the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. WANTED, a lew respectable Hoarders where a good table is kept; terms moderate; next to Minnetti's Bakery, Hobson si reel. No children. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wash oi*. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, VVclleslcy strcet Kast, Auckland. -Communications by post promptly attended. W~ ANTIM) KNOWN—That SAMUEL COOMBES is not selling oil' stock from 10 to 20 years' old, nor is he selling Bankrupt's .Stock of any kind, but SAMUEL OOOMISKS is just opening up a splendid lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing for Spring and Summer wear. Samuel Coombes has one or two special lines he wishes brought to the notice of the public:—looo Men's Trousers and Vests, 27/0, worth 10s ; a large line Trousers and Vests, 18,0 ; worth 27/0; 000 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, a splendid line for working men, 15/0, worth 25/: a Itast-clasa lot of Men's Tweed Trousers at !)/(>, worth 15/0. Call early. These are all new goods. WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just Received, per Hero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines. These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Hewing Machine (Elias Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. 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 the Choicest Brands of Havannah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED KNOWN —I have Just Opened 2 cases Printed Mole Trousers, which I shall sell at 7/6. The goods cannot be equalled by any other house in town for less than 10/O.—SAMUKL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, U2, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN-SAMUEL COOMBES haying a large overstock of Alpaca and Silk Dust Coats, will sell these goods at cost.—City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—,I ust Opened, ~, splendid lot of Men's Angola Tweed Trousers, well worth 18/0, but they will be sold for 12/0, to meet the times. — SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. WILSON. & CO. 'S CELEBRATED. BAKING P(> VyiiEß.-This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured- by Messrs. "Wil son & Co., 'may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from any deleterious ingredient which is often found in many Baking Powders. The local'testimonials are of themselves suflicient guarantee as to. its purity and cfUcicncy.' It "is by .far' beyond the imported article, ' Ask for Wilson & Co.'s BAking Powder. See that every label is pro perly marked by the Manufacturers. XXTOMAN'S RIGHTS—WHAT ARE 7 7 THEY?—lst. She has a perfect right to go to Dennes's, and Buy a First-class S.ewing Machine. 2nd. She has a right ict be taught now to work it fr.ee of charge. 3rd. Slid has the right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle. 4th. She has the right to have her Machine kept in order for 12 months free of charge. Singer, and other Treadle Machines, from £7 f2s, Gd\—W. C. DENNES, Queen-street- WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trilling cost. Music and other Bindingdoneinbeststylc—WlLLlAM LEYS, Machine Rider and Account Book Manu facturer, ue^t door to the Evexjxg Star Ollice, Wyndhani-streeti WHY buy Slops when you can have a better article, and at a lower price, at AM.UEL COOMBES1 City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. T OST. on Tuesday, a Gentleman's Gold JLJ Locket.—Apply at this ofuee. T OST.—NOTICE.—The Person who by JLJ mistake took a Bouquet and Holder from a Heat where it was laid in the BnU-rqam, at Ponsonby Hall, on Friday njgh.t, will oblige by having saiu'j iel't at the Royal Insurance (Mice", SJiortland-atreet. ' ! LOST, a Kiwi, wingless bird.— Anyone i'enuning the same to Albert Hotel, Queen street, wiiLreceive £1 reward. ..„_; I AM now making up a splendid Tweed » i Tl'OUSera at the following prices :—ls/6, 18/6, 21/, 25/, 27/6. All Tweeds. tlioroughly shrunk. I?n&^ of



XfiLLERSLIE GARDENS. THE GREAT HOLIDAY RESORT ! pRAND /~IALA TT\AY! ! THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER. The Sports begin at Eleven punctually. KST MADAME FRANZINI, KM- THE QUEEN OF THE BICYCLE. mHE WONDER OF THE AGE ! ■Jk/TADAME TfHtANZINI, QUEEN OF THE BICYCLED WILL BTC AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS TO-MORROW. Performances at Twelve and Three o'clock. (3TRAWBE R R I E S ! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM ! SWINGS AND CROQUET FOR THE USE OF VISITORS AT TT7" ILLOW riRO YE, D E YONPO II T, North Shore. R. AL I SON, Pko pki ETo i:. /CALEDONIAN SPORTS AT ELLERSLIE. PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. In order to avoid confusion at the Gates, TICKETS for the ELLERSLIE GARDENS will be sold at the Auckland Railway Station. "pUINCE OF WAIVES' BIRTHDAY. WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS). RACES, CALEDONIAN GAMES, AND ATHLETIC SPORTS "Will take place immediately after the arrival of the Anne Milbunk on Thursday, at "Waiwera. fl A T TENT I ON ! —AUCKLAND |A NAVAL BRIGADE. 'l PA KAJJE at (UO TO-MORROW (Thursday) MORN IXC, at the New Theatre. Full Dress, arms and accoutrements. For the Captain Commanding1, HENRY CHAPMAN, Lieutenant. MAT tW"T 1 O N !— AUCKLAND jj| J\. VOL UNT EERS. " The several COMPANIES who intend taking part in the SPECIAL PARADE at Mercer TO-MORROW (Thursday), the 9th iust., will assemble (by permission of Major Gordon, the Commanding OJKcer of the District), at the Grey-street Junction, at 0.30 a.m. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. "VTOTICE.— A Boat will leave the Water -131 men's Steps at 7 o'clock To-morrow Fvcning, (or the Dance at Stokc's Point Hotel._ %^% DRINCE OF WALE S Mlk^> *- BIRTHDAY. SPECIAL TRIPS. A. & N.S.S. FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ferry Steamers TAKAPUNA and TAINUI will Run between Auckland and North Shore every halt-hour, and the DEVON PORT between Auckland and Stokes Point every hour during- the day. H. W. HEATH, Manager. JOHN S O P[P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEX-STREET. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. October 30, 1876. /THEAP "J3LACK D ILKS. I CHEAP BLACK SILKS, 35 PER, CENT. BELOW VALUE. H. ATKINS HAS JUST PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF iiSTBLACK SILKS, =©» IN ALL THE MKB'JSRBNT MAKES, AT A VERY LOW PRICE. On account of the Great Advance on BLACK SILKS in the Home Markets, the Prices of this Lot of Silks will be found at least 35 per cesi. below their present value. They tire Marked at Lower Prices than ev^r sold'for hi the very lowest state of the SILK Market! A LINE OF REAL IRISH POPLINS, At 5/11; usual price, JO/6. Just Opened: CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS, New Styles A Large and Choice STOCK of SUMMER PRINTS BEAUTIFUL SLEEVELESS JACKETS, CAPES, FISCHUS, &c. B3T Note.—The Stock of Prints is the Largest and Best Selected Lot of Patterns ever shewn in Auckland. The Summer Dress Materials are also a very nice assortment. To Be S3ld Cheap : A CASE OF VERY BEAUTIFUL FRENCH MUSLINS. CHEAP SHEETINGS. QUILTS, LQNQ CUR TAINS, CALICOES, AMD GENERAL MANCHESTER' GOObs. A LOT OF LADIES' SILK SCARFS at lid.: usual price, nearly double, MEN'S, YOUTHS' AXD BOYS' CLOTHING Our Own. Make, and Imported, THE HEAVIEST Ax I) BEST A^fwnm STOCK OF TWEEDS IN THE° RTED CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS WEAJH, During the present depressed times, H.A. will .sell all Goods at the Lowest Prices Possible, H. ATKINS.



"Home. Sweet Home!" mHEATRE ROYAL, EVERY EVENING, at 8. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at 2.30. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF The Colossal Panorama, THE MIRROR OF ENGLAND ! THE MIRROR OF ENGLAND! THE MIRROR OF ENGLAND ! lillustrating every object and scene of interest on THE RIVER THAMES! THE RIVER THAMES! Those Popular Artistes, Mr. GEO COTTERELL and Miss ISABELLA CARANDINI (MBS. Cotteuell), have arrived, and will appear during the evening in selections from Mr. CotterolFs Entertainment, " QUIZ !" Englisli Songs by Miss Isabella Carandini. Explanatory Historical Lecture, by Mr. Tuos. Kennedy. Appropriate ENGLISH MUSIC, under the direction of Mr. Edward Lewis assisted by Mr. Cope, Violinist, and Mr. McComish, Cornct-a-piston, accompanies each scene. GST Note the Admission :—Dross Circle, 35.; Stalls, 25.; Pit, Is. Commence at 8. MR. L. P. HUMPHREY, Proprietor. A UCKLAND CATTLE SHOW J\_ TO BE HELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, OX THURSDAY, 9tii NOVEMBER, 1876, When upwards £500 will be given away in Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &C., &C, &C, WILL BE SIIOWX. For further particulars, sec Posters or Adver tisements in Weekly Papers. The following Prizes will close on the ground : £ s. d. £ s. d. Best Shod Draught Horse ..200 100 Best Shod Light Horse .. ..200 100 Sheep-shearing (two classes)— Men's .. 2 0 0 10 0 Boys', 16 years and under ..100 010 0 All Exhibits must be on the ground by nine o'clock on the morning of the Show, or double entry up to 10 a.m. will"be charged. Mr. Impey's celebrated Band has been engaged, and will play during the whole of the day. WM. PERCIVAL Secretary. 1 Tji LLER SL I E GA R DEN S. THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, CALEDONI A N GAM ES. CONTEST FOR THE BIRTHDAY CUP AND AMATEUR CLUB It ACE. GREAT GYMNASTIC CIRCUS. Dancing on the Pagoda. SWINGS, MERRY-GO-ROUND, RUNNING, JUMPING, ATHLETICS. The Hobson Basd in Attendance. SPECIAL TRAlNS.—Reduction of Fakes!! Tickets for the Gardens may be had at the Railway Station. Sports to commence at 11 a.m. sharp. PAINTERS' OPERATIVE SOCIETY, AUCKLAND. A Special Meeting will be hold at the Welling ton Hotel, Wellington-street, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 7 o'clock, when all members are requested to attend. W. COOK, Secretary. T ORNE-STREET HALL.—HOLIDAY JLj TREAT!— X W. WARD'S VARIETY TROUPE, on THURSDAY, 9th November, in commemoration of the Prince of Wales' Birt hday. To conclude with a Select Quadrille Party to holders ol: Tickets for iirst uiid second seats. Admission : —Front Seats, 35.; Second Seats, 25.; Back Seats, Is. E. W. WARD. Manager. mi-IE AN N UAL SOIREE of the JL Primitive Methodist Church, Newmarket, will be held on THURSDAY, Oth instant, in the Newmarket Hall. Tea on the tables at 5.30. Tickets, Is. Gd. each. After tea, Addresses will be delivered by the Revs. J. Dumbell (New Plymouth), \V r. Tinsley, and W. Harris. Chair to'be taken at 7, by R. Ncal, Esq. MEETING of the Members of the " Anti-Young-Menw-Waiting-Outside- Church -Doors-for- Ulterior -1 'urposes-Associa tion," is convened for THURSDAY EVENING next, at the Cottage of Content Hotel, at Eight sharp. By order. LEASURE-SEEKERS are invited to spend their Holidays at Stokes' Point. Good accommodation at the Ferry Hotel. Reiisonable charges. Strawberries and Cream. —Tiios. Haynes, Proprietor. IN two years we have made up 4059 measurements. Comment is needless.— SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street. MnnO BE SOLD, a House of 9 rooms JL in Epsom, near One Tree Hill.—For address apply at this ollice. S~HOimiAND.— The undersigned is pre pared to give instruction in that useful and skilful branch of learning called Shorthand, to such youths as care to become masters of the same. Pitman's style. Terms : One Guinea, 12 Lessons.—P. H. Sadler. mHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing JL between E. Ledger and H, Nyberg has this day been dissolved by mutual agreement, as witness our own handwriting, tJUWARI) LEDGER, HJALMAR NYBERG. Witnesses to signatures, A. Cucksey, Jas. R. Dc Coiu-cy. All Accounts owing to or by the above tirm will be paid to or by me. HJALMAR NYBERG. SCHOOL TEACH E~l*. Wanted, a Teacher for a New Country District, £50 per annum from local sources in addition to Board's scale. Average attendance estimated between 20 and 30. Married man preferred; wife with some knowledge of music, whicli would be source of additional income,—Apply by letter only, enclosing testimonials, to Messrs J. M. Dargaville and Co., Auckland. Letters to be endorsed, "Application for Appointment as Teacher." _™. q _ _ _ _ MR, 10. c. CARR, General Commission Agent, i 29, Queen-3trect, having been appointed Agent for the " U'angarei Comet," all Accounts should be paid to and Advertisements sent through ALDERTON & BUCKHURST, Wangarei. /GROCERY, Italian, and Ironmongery \JT Trades.—Wanted, by a Y/oung Man of long experience, a situation as above; thoroughly Understands tho different trades in their various branches.—Address J.W., Stak Office. ii^W njlO LET, a House of H rooms, Ji \l l fog* JL in Reimiera, well situated, with .uJI 'iliHi coach-house, stable, tanks, outhouses, gpod orchard, and every convenience. Apply to J. Harris, Stationer, Queen-street. TTOUSE TO LET, in Hardinge- JL JL street.—Apply to Mrs. Thos. Craig, Grahame-street. mU LET, TO LET, TO LEX JL Two Comfortable Cottages,—Apply co F. Hannken, Union-street. MmO LET orFOR SipS, on. easy A terms, 3 New Cottages, Ponsonby Road, o rooms each.—Apply at Masefield's Foundry, Albert-street, TO LET, Shop in Victoria-street, under . .Theatre Royal—B. Tonics and Co. FOR SALE, a Set of Silver-plated Buggy Harness, nearly new; also a first-class Pig-skin SacUllo, as good as new, and other stable i^q^U^^s^- :^i^y^t^i 1 cv L Syiuonds-strcet. J\ R v tJ- BUSI IS E S S.—Wanted, a _a.^ tlii-oroughly steady and competent Assist tm^^pi^yJjyj^iteTj^^mst," Star Office. yu UTH KAPANGA GOLD MINT^:" D COMPANY (LIMIXJiD^ "^U «&> hP~?py giv-en that a Call (the first) of o^P^_ c pel . share lias this day been made by "^ turectors, payable to the Secretary, at the oto(.e ol the Company, .Kopanga Koaa, Coro mandel, on or before Wednesday, the 22nd day oi x\ ovember, I^7o. J. 11. HARRISON, _ ( Secretary. Coromandel, Ist Xovembcr, 1876. "TW" JSTvnTA ST L E COAL Xl AT ON EH UN GA. The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR SALE, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Wharf, Onehunga.



mo BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 18th of November, for the Erection of a Large Building at isapier, toi James Watt, Esq. Plans, SCO.', at "gs2feßffilS*&Y. Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders arc invited until noon on Monday, 13th November, for erecting a Nine-roomed \ ilia Residence, Newton Road. T. 13. CAMERON. Architect, Queen and Shortland-streets. TO CARPENTERS. — Labour only.— Tenders till noon Saturday. — Dalton, Insurance Buildings. EN DOWM EN T LOAN DEBENTURES. Town Clerk's Office, October 11,1876. Endowment Debentures, of £100 each, bearing 6 per cent, interest, payable half-yearly, either in the Colonies or London, may be obtained from the City Council. Full particulars and every information afforded on application to this office. P. A. PHILIPS, , Town Clerk. THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES will be CLOSED TO-MORROW (Prince oil Wales Birthday). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH'S i PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) :— Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Crown Brand Flour, per ton ----- 17 0 0 17 10 0 18 0 0 T. S. F. Canterbury Flour, ditto - - - 1G 0 0 16 10 0 17 0 0 Seconds ditto ditto - 13 0 0 Sharps, ditto - - - 810 0 Bran, ditto - - - - 7 0 0 Fowl Wheat, per btishcl, os. to ss. 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable. Terms—Cash. Auckland, Stli November, IS7G. I^TOTICE TO WnifKING MEN. The leading features in Clothing arc Sound Workmanship and Best Value. V'ou can get Scotch Angola and Tweed Trousers, made to measure, from los., and a Suit, for £3 os. (all wool and latest patterns). Superfine Black Cloth Suit for £17s. lid. All garments warranted well shrunk and guaranteed to fit. Before giving your orders elsewhere call and see J. WILLIAMS, Tailor, &c, lute of the leading London and West End houses, now of Victoria street, opposite Cottage of Content. One trial solicited. ]Jf ° T * C E« Our Partnership hitherto carrying on Business in Durham-street, under the style of " Roberton and Co.,"' is this day dissolved. MR. JOSEPH POTTER will discharge any existing liabilities, and is authorised to receive all debts due to the said firm. JOHN ROBERTON. JOSEPH POTTER. September 1,1876. WITH reference to the above notice, I beg to announce that the Business lately carried on by " I toberton and Co." will in future be continued by me in same premises, Durham street, under the style of PO i'TIOU & CO. JOSEPH POTTER. ON SALE, ex ' OmriT"' City of Auck land," and ' Abornyte': 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 „ Arch 400 bags London Stowed Fine Salt 280 Ash Oars, 13 to 18 feet 100 boxes Brandon's Candles 20 barrels Pitch and Tar 20 kegs Bicarbonate Soda 100 cases Column's Starch Windsor Soap Tartaric Acid,, Cream £ a=l al"'m ?'•• ' c Vmc £ar> Sardines, Paste, Blackma-, Sec, POTTER & CO., Durham-street. AUCKLAND SUNDAY - SCHOOL UNION. THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION WILL OPEN ear TO-MORROW ~m AT THE DRILL-SHED. BISHOP COW IE WILL DELIVER THE OPENING ADDRESS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER n. THE HAYMARKET. F oßat^Sx md *y™*> nan™*, Two DONKEYS, broken to saddle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards on Friday next, ' Strong Quiet Buggy Horse Buggy and Harness. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. ' MONDAY, NOVEMBER!^ ' M, JONES & CO. £F^X E rrrec,eiv^ d £ st™ctfons from Mr. JL John Taylor, Contractor, to sell by auction on the Railway Wharf, on Monday next at ?2 noon,-The Surplus Material from Wharf Pill Drivers, Boats Chains, Pile End^ Timber &c Unreserved Sale. "*"*"! &-c. FRIDAY, NOVEMBEITIo; ~ M. JONES & CO. "^TILL hold their Market Day Sale Produce, Poultry Furniture, Groceries Clothing Boots and Shoes And MisceUapppua Goods> At the Central Sale Rooms, on Friday, at 11 a.m. rK^A7TNOTEMIJiir^; THE HAYMARKET. FIRST-CLASS UNBROKEN DRAUGHT STOCK. uKjtnx FOR SALE, on Friday at eleven o'clorfc the property of Richard BeoSKj Esq ' the property of Mr Cleghorn™ Bay Cdt Also, DraSffi£Sce^^, and a smart ALFRED BUCKLAND. PRELIMINARY. VILLA RESIDENCE, TOWNSHIP OF ROSENEATH, NORTH ! SHORE. ; P A TENT S L I P. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Ninnhl to sell at an early > jfo U iUjOl« j Township of Roseneatb, Xorth g hore< Aj so Villa Residence, U rooms " n* tQls And}il nofesol<iprGvausly, Patent blip, capable of lifting ve Sse i § of QOQ toll