an artfst who has established a very strong claim io public platitude for the musica 1 treats he has given us in his admirable rendering of several of the beat known opera gems. Portions of foar favourite opera* will be presented, and to enable the lengthy pro jtrrimnie to re got through in decent time the curtain will be raised ct 7,30 p.m. punctually.

AUCKLAND UNITED CRICKET CLUB.

SUMMARY OF LAST SEASON,

During last season the United Cricket Club played five matches and won all, including the tournament for the Southern Trip Chal lenge Cup, presented by W. F. Buckland, Esq. On 24th December, 1875—United C.C. v. West End, Ist match, Challenge Cup, won j West End gave in. On 6th January, 1876—United CC. v. Taranaki, (Davies' Eleven), won in one innings. On 22nd January, 1876-United C.C. v. . rorth Shore, O.C, ; won by one run in first .unings. On 29th January, 1876—United C.C. v. Auckland 0 C, final match for the Challenge Cup ; won by three wickets. On 23rd February, 1876—United C.C v. Thames C. C. ; won by an innings and eight runs.

THEATRE ROYAL.—"RIP VAN WINKLE."

j^ NOMubous assemblage was present at the new rph e atre on Saturday night to witness tbe parfor mance°f the w^ll-known and favourite pHy of " Rip Van Winkle " The chief nttraotion was the announce ment that Mr J. L. Hall wnuld appear ia the title role a p>rt in which he has achieved conspicuous success in times gone by. The representation was fully tip to expectations. Mr Hall ha? elaborated his version of ' Bip" since he was last here, and the portraiture is now a very finished s»naple of the histrionic art There is no straining after effect with any outrageous absurdities, but on the contrary the actor plays the part in a deliberate and phlegmatic manner, eminently characteristic of the good hearted, hen-perted. beer-bibbing, humorous Dutch man In addition to the traditional "points," Mr Hall introduced one or two which were original, with great success. Mrs Stonphim played the dame capitally. There was sufficient broid fun about the impersonation to raise hearty laughter, but there was nothing that could possibly be oojected to by the most fastidious. Mr Inglis achieved a decided hit" as Knickerbocker, and we must commend this ffentle man for the care with which he invariably studies his parts. Mr Hesford played Van Slans, the burgo master, with appropriate mock dignity, and declaimed in a very meritorious minner. Mr Holloway as the younger Van Plans arquitted himself to the satisfac tion of the audience, though ha did not In his make up in the latter part of the play quite account for the space of 20 years which is supposed to have elapsed. Miss Jessie Raymond as Alice, and Miss Laura Wiseman as Rowena. performed with credit to them selves, and to tbe gratification of the spectators. Mr Searle's representation of the innkeeper was not up to some of his previous pfforts. The evening s enter tainment was introduced by a farce " Twenty Minutes with a Tizer," in which Mr Searle and Mr Holloway appeared as the principal charact°rs. and which took very well with the audience. MIS 3 Polly Leake and Miss T.ystor, two new actresses, made their debut in this, and' from their performances we should say they are likely to pain favour. We must not omit to mention that the scenery in "Rip was particularly good. The scene in the mountains would hava been more effective had the lights not been turned quite so low. The orchestra performed some charming selections of music, which beguiled the todium of the " waits." This evening, Rip Van Winkle will be produced for the last time.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Waitekauri Crashing. The official report from the battery manager, Waitekauri, states that 3,020 oza. of amalgam were to had up to Friday night. Tha directors of the Piako, late Bright Smile, have appointed Captain Richards, of the Caledonian, mine manager, and Geo. Small, late of the Kuranui, battery manager. Crushings. The Kuranui] Hill tribute has 98 ozs. 10 dwts. from 58 tons. # The Queen of May melted yield is 430 oza. 15 dwts. s. , . The Queen of Beauty's melted yield ia 202 ozg 15 dwts. The Cure retorted to-day, and got 66 ozs 3 dwts from a total of 50 tons ; 10J tons cave 50 ozs, and 3 tons from the cross leader about 10 ozs. The remaining parcels were poor.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) x • This day. The Palmerston Flooded. The water in the Union Beach has got into the Palmerston, where the hands had to knock off work, excepting only the tribute rs working in the upper part of the claim. The Tokatea is getting some good crushing stuff, and a few specimens. Mining generally is very dull, and trade in the same way.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrivals : Julia Price and Onward. Sailed : Fawn and Magic for Auckland. The Christiana leaveß to-night for Auck land.

A concert will be held here to-morrow night in aid of the cricket club.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This Day.

Successful Smelting. The ironsand furnace was tapped for tne first time at two o'clock on Saturday, and ?he metal ran freely. It was tapped again at the same hour yesterday, with another running; also again last meht and thja moraine, both occasions successfully. There were hundreds of people to witness, the running. , Earthquake. A smart shock of earthquake was felt on Saturday evening at five o'olook.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) Bell Libel Case. In the Bell Libel Action a special jury will be applied for, the Crown prosecutor having refused to prosecute. An indictment is being prepared in Mr Macaseey's office. Mr Stout will conduct the defence.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) 1 hip day. The Lizzie, cutter, arrived from Wha ngapoua on Saturday. The Albatross arrived on Sunday. She left Whangapo ua on Friday last at noon.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. m Mr Macandrew's Meeting- The Political Association have firrangsd for a public meeting on Wednesday evening, at which MebSrs Macandrew and Stout should meet tbeir constituents.

It was decided by tho school committee laßt night that there shottld be tit" more public examinations for prizes, but that prizes be awarded by teachers on the certificate of the Inspector. A four-roomed cottage was destroyed by fire at South Duaedin. The house and furniture were insured in the National Com pany for £500. The owner, Mr Reed, states that he lost £200 he had in a drawer, which he was unable to save.

A man was brought up as a lunatic and sent to the Asylum who lost his reason through tbe effects of a practical joke, having had his hair and whiskers shaved close.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). Saturday. The All England Eleven- Mr Bennett, agent of the All England Eleven, was a passenger by the Kingarooma. He says the team will be in New Zealand in the latter part of January. He has not de cided whether Auckland or Invercargill play first.

CHRISTCHURCH.

Another Steamer Disaster.

Thb following telegram was received this afternoon by Mr Pierce, the manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company :— " Steamer Matau ashore five miles north of Westport. Insured in New Zealand, South British, Standard, Victoria, for £1000 each ; National Bank of New Zealand for £1250 ; Globe £750 ; National of South Australia, £500;' Batavia, £500 : total £7,000."— The Matau is a bran new iron steamer hardly six months old. She was built in Dunedin for the river trade on the West Coast.

CHIMNEY ON FIRE.

At about twenty minutes to three o'clock this afternoon an alarm was rung out by the junc tion fire-bell. The cauae was found to be the kitchen chimney in rear of the butcher shop of Mr J. Young, Grey-street. Mr Young, with the aid of his shopmen, succeeded in extinguishing the fire by , the application of a liberal Bupply of salt, but not betoie a large crowd had collected, and the neighbourhood was redolent of burning soot. Oue energetic member of the Firelßrigade was on the ground within a few minutes after the outbreak, and he was followed by a procession of gentlemen in blue, five of whom arrived on the heels of Constable Gillies. The fire was extinguished in a few minutes without damage.

PARLIAMENTARY.

o [From our Special Correspondent]

WELLINGTON.

This day. There is nothing stirring to-day in Parlia mentary matters. Interest is getting dead. Macandrew and Stout's movements alone excite attention. Opinion here is now setting strongly against any further harrassment of the coun try by violent measures. The convening of the Provincial Councils, it is thought, would accomplish no good, but would lead to much agitation and injury to business.

Many politicians believe that next session will present much better conditions for securing constitutional reforms than this; a large number of members having vowed that provincialism shall die, and the abolition party having a large majority.

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HATJliNU- ANALYSIS.

to j? o <B "gm "g . » 3.3 %si °S " Names. S-g S % g «3 -»« "-5"3 3* a§ -s S S j» js-a o- sa s.S -g g: p, M.a .god 0 ° fc & H «1 EC K Jz; Yate3 .. 5 7 100 14 47 47 1 2-7tha Dnfaur ..3 4 S4 21 47 33 0 Willis ..5 7 67 9 32 19 0 4-7fchs Mumforcl ..5 7 62 8 24 19 0 D. Lynch ..5 7 53 7 24 17 1 4-7ths Jordan ..2 4 53 13 J f 49 37 0 \V-*id ..4 0 40 61? 12 12 0 Johnstone ..3 4 23 5$ 23 17 o Buckland .. 2 2 15 7J 15 ]5 o (ileessn .. 3 3 . 12 4" 11 11 o A. Whitaker 2 3 0 3 5 4.1 Minefield ..3 S 8 2§ 5 5 1

Tbe following played in one match only— Pilling, B. Johnson, W. F. Clifton, Wright, Horan, E. Whitaker, J. Buckland, Hamil- ton, Castelli, and Lankham. BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Names. •= a n g » O O jo o o S 2 © o o o o £ o fc fc fc is £ is

W. F. Buckland.. .. 198 12 46 15 0 0 Lynch .. .. .. 303 17 102 12 0 r, "Willis 396 19 133 12 0 n Lvnfeham 102 7 22 S 0 X E.Yates 80 3 22 7 0 q The following bowled in one innings only —Gleeson, PilliDg, and Hamilton. Mumford bowled in two, but in one of these, namely, A. U. C. C. v. West End, no analysis of the bowling was made.



(1 er Press Telegram Agency). This Day.

Sporting. The following are the weights for the !anterbury Jockey Club Handicap : — st." lb. GuyFawkes 9 10 Templefcon 9 9 Korari 9 5 Pungawerewere ... S 12 Ariel 8 11 Fishhook S 4 Cloth of Gold 8 4 Ngero 8 1 Necfcar 8 0 Tadmor 7 12 ftobPtoy 7 8 Izaak Walton 7 5 Danbury ... ... 7 4 Dead Heat • 7 1 Puriri 6 8 Stir-about 6 8 Tasso <» S Lady Florence colt ... G S Manaro 6 5 Tara ... 6 5 Lady Lee 6 5 Fallacy 0 5



Mr C. A. Harris's office in Britomart Road, was broken into last night. An urchin must have broken and got through a pane of glass 8 inches by 10. An information has been laid to-day by Mr Sfciokley, the manager of the Industrial Home, against a young man for trespassing on the grounds of that institution. It ap pears that the manager has been annoyed for some weeks by young men and boys getting over the fence at the back and holding com munications with the female inmates. Threats have been made use of in yam, and at last Mr Stijkley determined to take his present proceedings. ANTED, a 10-liorse power Double Cylinder Portable Engine.—Address W, Stab Office. WANTED, a good young Eiding Horse.-Apply to L, STAR Office. aSTEDT"several good General Servants at B. Henry's Kegistry, Shortland- Btreet . . T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The Reeular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge W IU be he gidin the Lodge-room, at 7.30 Ihis Evening. By order. Q w> p AYNB> Secretary. A"^ «. A UCKLAND STEAM i SMgflbv •*»■ PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR WAITARA & NEW PLYMOUTH. Theß- 8' GO-AHEAD Will leave TO-MORROW, at noon. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. EE CHARLES OTHO MONTROSE, A DEBTOR. rm, o Mnetine of the Creditors of the abovenamed Debtor's Solicitor, Sbortland street.



t>EBSEVERANCE CLAIM, "Waite- JIT kauri.—Shareholders please call at Allen's, Tobacconist, to sign Deed of Association. ANTED to Sell, four Harness Horses.—T. Godkin, Newmarket. \HfANTEI), a first-class Shopman.— W George HtilmS, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen^Btreei W "ANTED, in a comfortable home, & iettpectable Man as Lodger, No dhilflren. Terms, 18s per tfefclrv- Hr 3. Kose, opposite tne Turkleh Baths, Upper Qne6n.--Bt*est A?NTED, six Boys to ha& Wil jovfp.—T. Cole, Basket Maker, Queen-Bti'eet. XRJA NTED, alißgle sober Man able V V to plough.—Apply Nojgaa_HoM_ TIfAWTEDTITgood General Seitant. 77 Prince Albert Hoiel, Onehunga. | WATCTFT) dv a jtofrbiM Gardener, Mloyme'nt 'by the 4* 3 JfjJ** Gardens kept in order at a low ratn.-Apply to_W. wlrnh^mVHcndewon^JSu^ fjffANTfiD, a Man,oneaccus- VV totned to drive ft ieaM oi nolses- Apply to J'ameß Watt, MedJiontes' Bafr WANTED a first-class Hand for the Clothing Department.—Lewis Bros. T\7 ANTED} an experienced Gardener. T V Apply in writing only to Mr Justico Gillies, Supreme Court-honee. TO Coaclimakers.— Wanted, for Napier, a good .Bodymaker.— Apply to W. Phillipps and Son, Queen-street, WANTED a situation of responsi bility by a Gentleman.—Address KSY, Post office. ANTED, for ftisborne, a House keeper; must be able to undertake the whole duties of a house.—Apply to Mrs Stewart, Albert Hotel \A7 ANTED to Let-, the Auckland V V Wen'ern Academy.—Apply to Key. Peter Mason, Newton. W" ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply to Geo. Evitt, Gunmaker, Upper Queen street. WAITED, for Gisborne, a first class Salesman for the Grocery and Iron mongery Department — Apply at Messrs Me Arthur, Sbera and Go's, between 9 and 10 o'clock, to Mr Wm. Adair. WANTED, a smart Boy to wait at Table.— M. Corcoran, Greyhound Hotel ANTED, a Cook for H.M.S. Nymphe.—Apply on board. WANTED Known; that I am supplying my best Titree Wood, within a radius of one mile, at Vis per ton; cut, 14s; full measurement. Cash on delivery.— T. McJSlroy, Coal and Firewood Depot, Karangahape Road. ANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred smart, Victoria-street Wast WANTEDT Tenders for Erection of Small Cottage inPou nnby.—For particulars apply to Mr Simpson, Geov^e-street, Brockville, Ponsonby, any evening after six. WANTED Known, I am delivering my best Titree Wood within ta« city at 12s per ton ; cut, 13s cash ; full measurement guaranteed. —W. A. Smith, Coal and Steam Firewood Depot, corner of Hobaon and Wynrlham-stre.ptß. WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S To-night. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the shrp myself on my own account, I can give the public the benefit. Pipes of all kinds less price than any house in Auckland, Try my 5d plusrs of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay 6d for. One trial is alt i ask. New Goods by Hero—T. W. Allen, opposite Thistls Hotel WANTED Known," Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not ■wash off. P.B.—Dyeing in all its branches dono at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellnn ley-street East, Auckland. Communications b}r post promptly attended to. WANTED,' Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness to know that tho under signed has To Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; aleo Four Sets Best lirass Mounted ditto for sale at cost price, to make ruom for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Übernyte.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler. Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B. —A. few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for Bale very cheap. W^NTlJD~Known, that J. C. Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a pnrchtcer of Copper. Tin. Lead, Blend, Antimony, uinnabar. jSTickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals. — I Oflice : No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, that J. GRISEN has on sale :—Kmbrodiery, from 5d to lOd ; Ladies' and Girl's Stockings at Cd; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair ; Imitation Jet EvrriDga, fr<jrn 2d per pair; Thread Gloves, 4d per pair ; EvamnT'SlOO-yards Crochet Reels, Is Od tier dozen ; Fancy Soap, in large cakes, 2,J£d each, or 5 for a Is ; 3 Large Handkerchiefs for a Is ; Laces, 3d dozen, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (best value in Auckland): i-tay Busks, 3d each , Collais, Cd per box ; Hair Brushes, Is each ; Towels 3>£d e*ch ; good Perfumes. 5a per bottle find up wards ; other eoodg equally cheap—J. GREEN, No. 53, City Market. WANTED Known, that Montague's Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Tnoatre Royal, is now open, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havaunah Cigars and Best American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respoctf ully solicited. ANTED KNOWN, t.V.at Join Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, Houße Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at th* V">>»>! possible priceß, at Yard, Breakwater lit:>.' orders attended to with despatch W"O MXN'S^RrGHTS—WHAT ARET THBY ?—lst. 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 right to send for that clever Machinist, P. C. Jones, whenever she gets into a muddle. 4th. She has the right to ha^e her Machine kept in order for 12 months free of charge. Binder, and other Treadle Machines from £7 12s 6d—W. C. DENNES, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that the Market Coal and Firewood Yard 1? now open, Coal and Firewood delivered in town and suburbs, Goods removed, and CartiDg of every description done. An Express always to be had at the yard.—W. Jamieson, Just., Proprietor. W~Xn TED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Bigh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adiusted. AN~TElTKno^rarßtretton'B Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite MoArttrar, Shera's new Warehouse. WANTED KNOWN, that TX GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including S»shes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the west market price, at his Yards, Custom-house eet. YENING CLASSES.—The, Eev. E. Browne's Evening Classes have been Re moved to Upper Wakefleld-atreet. Applications at the Model Training School. COMPETENT Person wishes for a situation as Housekeeper, or in any other capacity where trust is reqnired; first-class reference. —Apply |t° AB, Mr Gilberd's, Draper, Parnell. TO BE SOLD, a Washing, Mang ling, and Wringing Machine,, (Bradford vowel E), in perfect order. Price, £6. On view at Mrs Thorns, St George's Bay Road, Parnell. Also, a Walnut Cottage Piano (Chappel), the property of Mrs Thorns. On view at J. Brown and Sons, Shortland street. THE undersigned are anxious to obtain information as to the whereabouts ol Mr. JOHN GALWAY, aged 21, a native of Belfast and a Cooper by trade. His photograph can be seer at our office. CRUICKSHANE & CO., 16, Queen-street. (} V E R T O N a GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, . 30, Insurance Buildings. QADDLERY Business for Sale a n 3 Gisborne.—A Splendid Opening for a Gooe Man with small capital.—For particulars apply to Mr Wm. Adair, Albeit Hotel. ■pONSONBY LITERARY SOCIETY ■ The alterations and improvements in School-room All Saints, being now completed, the Literary Societ; will hold their Thursday Evening Meetings as usual Members and friends are requested to attend o Thursday next.



TO LET, two new five-roomed Cottages, Ponsonby Roid, near the Hall : £35 a-year, payable quarterly.—Apply to J. Bambndge, grocer, sc, Ponsonby, WO LET, in St. George's Bay Koad. X Parnell a new six-roomed House, with front and back verandahs, good supply of rain and well water, and every convenience- —Apply to Ric_ara Keals, Parnell npO JLET, a nine-stalled Stable, I' situated in Durham-street, lately occupied by Messra Fislur and Co.—Apply J. Stacey, Quoen street. IW t?OR SALE, a Cottage, of four Jm&jC vaar.de, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Samuel Cochr&ue andjon, Fort-street. M" HPO LET^a House of 14 rooms, 1 in 38den Cresceut, very suitable for a HPO LE P, Paddocks at Surrey Hills JL B«W«e. Nawton. - /.pply to G• Maclean, on the f urn ; or to R-Kose. Insurance Bmlding3. rr\O LBT 22 acres of land at Epsom, A adjoining Mr Cleshorn's Property. Securely fenced anda good well upon the property.-Apply to __. ttose, Insurance Hit!'dings. m " —««-> LET, a 4-roomed Verandali fflipf r I . L Poiieonby, opposite Mr MM* J_ GwlMiSB *► . **™l: next door. Quick's residanci.—A*'iJ if*<?^jrw ii _^ rpo LET, No. U Cottage, Jqh* jL rooms, scullery, sink, copper boiler, arid good well of water;— Apply at the back of the pre mises. . . r|X) LETj two Front .ttoonis, with ..I fireplace.—For addre> s ttpply to Mts Mclndoe, Grocer, Newtjn. WOK ISALE, an Allotment of Free- Mj bolt! Land, off Upper Queen-street, 120 feet frontage, 80 feet deep ; planted with Fruit Trees, bhrubs, ana Vegetables. Price £150. For Halo, a Large Fly Wheel, Saw Bench, 2 Saws, and Driller, £S. . . For £i_le a Portable tforge and Bellows, complete, £1 For Sale, an English Concertina, full compass, double action, bast make, with lots of music, £5. Apply toM. H. Busby, Blind Maker, Grey-street. TTIOK SALE, 12 miles from Auckland, JO on tho Great South Road, a very comfortable and compact Homeaioud, containing 25 acres more or lean of ffood land, fenced and divided into 6 paddocks, W\ acre's wheat, 1_ acres in oats, remainder in good grass There is a stood 4-roomed House, cowshed, &c. on the property, first-class well, orchard well planted with fruit trees, and other improvements. Price £305. Terms, j_r>o or £100 cash, balance can remain for a term at .£8 % per annum. Immediate possession can be had.— R. C Greenwood, Land, EBtate, and Counmlgaio-. Agent, Market Houbb. PIANOFORTE for Sale, one of the JL very best instruments in Auckland, nearly new by JBord of Paris Will be sold on account of owner loavin? the colony. A bargain.—for address apply at this ollicc. fpANNS' Celebrated Fire and Thief- X proof Safts, also Tin Plates, on Sale.—E. and H. Tsaacs. I?f7(\ TRUST MONEY To Lend O*y / v_/ on good Freehold Security.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Kstate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. A" N experienced Monthly Nurse would wish to engage with ladies; excellent reference.—Apply to Mrs PN, care of Mr Gilbord, Draper, Parnell LOST, a Small White Pig, 9 weeks old.—Anyone returning same to the Glasgow fctore, North Road, will be rewarded. LOST, in Wellesley-stvoet, a Silk Handkerchief.—Finder rewarded on returning s bffie to thia office. LOST, 25 Wether Sheep, branded No 2 A suitable reward will be paid for such information as will lead to their recovery.— Fisher and Ccx - - jjp~K REVVAKD will be paid on con- OW_) viclion of the offender who wilfully Poisone- my Retriever Dog.—W. B. Wall, Grey street. j_W ZKALAND LOAIN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Second Call of Ten Bhillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will be parable at the Company's Office, on MONDAY, 2nd October, 18/0. By order of the Board of Directors, FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Ditector. Auckland, 13th Peptember, IB7C. NOTICE.— I hereby notify that I will sell everything in my Stall, Including Socks and Ladies" Stockings, cheaper and better than any Stall in the Market.-J. Green, No. 53, Wellesley street entrance, ■ fl~/rTTBNTTON !—NIXON LIGHT n £_L HORSE CAVALttY VOLUNTEERS. The Town and Country Divisions of the above Troop will meet for Half-Yearly Inspection (dis mouut^.i) at the Drill-shed, on MONDAY EVENING next, 25th SBptemb-r, at 7 30 p.m. sharp. Full Uniform, with Swords and Carbines. By order, JOgEpH McCAGH EY, Hon. Secretary. S~ TA.CEY & McEfIN, Beg to inform the Pnblio that ttie aw CITY BUFFET -*£* LUNCHEON AND SUPPER EOOMS Will be OPENED in a Few Days. CORNF^ <■•!•' QUKEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. AYACANCY for three or four gentlemen at airs Richmond's, opposite Crown Hotel, Grey-streot. S7\oiiMATlo"_N OF NAPIER-STREET _|i Town Clerk's Office, September 21,1876. The City Council will receive tenders until noon of Wednesday, the 27th instant, for the Formation ivnd other works in Hapier-street, in terms of conditions, specifications, and plans, to be viewed at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Bnildings, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. I Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, TVTONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS IjjL FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, Is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies. Bonds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu-es, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions andßillß of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yf ariy, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Crossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per- Bonal application to MR. J. B. BUEE. Shortland House, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated Btrictlj confidpniial SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BtTCKLAISD offers himself for Electior as a Director of the above Company, at the Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. PaKUEAJSGa HUNT CLUB, i ANNUAL RACES | Will take place on the • ELLEESLIE RACECOUKSI ON Saturday, October 7, 1676. J WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. AEANGAHAPE HIGHWAS. DISTRICT. Copies of the Assessment Roll may be seen at M J. Warren's, Karangihape Road, and Mr Stevenson i Newton Road. Any objections will be heard on th 25th September, at 7 pm, at the Board's office, Yor. " Btreet< F. CHERRY. ? T^TEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT The Asse.sment List of the above District for tl year ending Juue 30, 1876 has been deposited f< • inspection at the Toll-house, Arch Hill, The Trustees will meet for the purpose of hearit . Appeals (if any), at the Star Hotel, Newton, c 4 Monday, t_e 25th day of September, at 6 pm. I ROBT, T. WARNOCK, n Chairman. August 23, 1876.



rnHEATEE ROYAL. Stage Director : Mr. John L. Hall. GREAT BILL FOR TO-NIGHT! THIS (MONDAY) EVEXING, September 25. RIP VA N W INKLE! NEW SCENERY AND APPOINTMENTS, By Messrs. Thornton, Holmes, Adams, Solon, and Assistants. The Performance will commence with the Laugliablc Farce, entitled, 20 MINUTES WITH A TIGER ! Charles Beeswing .. Mr. Charles Kolloway Chili Clmtncc Mr. Charles Scarle Jacob Mutter .. .. Mr. A. Power Arabella Miss Lystcr Dolly Mutter .. .. Miss Polly Leake MUSICAL SELECTIONS. During the Evening the Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. COPE, will play the follow ing selections :— Overture, " Fra Diavolo" (Anber) Florence Waltzes (Godtry) Festival Galop (Coote) La Keine Topaze (ITAlbert). To conclude with the Splendid Drama, in three acts, as originally played by John L. Hall in New Zealand, entitled, "P VAN WINKLE! £ * «~ ORi -i VTY YEARS! THE SLEEP OF TWft Ms RIP VAN WINKLE r _ _ "T (with song) ,- .. MR. JOHN L. IlAi-i^ r>evrick Van Slavs . - Mr. J. Hesford 1 l(-i nmn Van Slavs .. Mr. Charles ITolloway Knickerbocker .. .. Mr. A. L. Itiglis Gustavo Mr,- R, Glover Nick Viddcr .. .. Mr. C. F.- Beji-rle 1 lory Yon Clump.. .. Mr. J. Hoyle Clausih Mr. A. Power Judge Mr. N. H. Thornton Stien Mr. F. Mason Soth Mr. J. Hoyle Little Gustavo .. .. Master Harry Roberts Little Rowena .. •■ Miss Roberts SwuKgerino .. .. Mr. A. Power William Mr. J. H. Stone Dame Van Winkle .. Mrs. A. Stoneham Alice Miss Jessie Raymond Rowena Miss Laura Wiseman Spirit of Hendrick Hud son Mr. C. ITolloway First Spirit.. .. .. Mr. R. Loverock Second Spirit .. .. Mr. F. H. Mason Third Spirit .. .. Mr. J. Anderson Fourth Spirit .. .. Mr. Chas. Scarle Fifth Spirit Mr. J. English Sixth Spirit .. .. Mr. J. H. Hoyle ACT I. Tick Village ok Katskill. Rip on the Rampage. act"ii. Rip's Ho m c. The Ne er-do-well. The Old Snake's Crawling up. Tine Compact ! Scknk 2—The OUl'Man of the Mountain! Scene 3-*Slcopy Hollow! ACT TIT. The Waking Aktek Twenty Teaks' Sleep. I Yon deb Vkue I v,\s! Return to the Village. No one Knows me Now. Arc we so soon forgotten when we are gone. LAST S C ENR—T II E TRIAL!!! Rip returns in time. A HAPPY MEETING. So one knows me now ! RIP'S LAST TOAST:—I will drink your good health, and your family's good health, and may they live long and prosper. Tuesday Evening, VAN XE E TEAMS TE R! And the Glorious Burlesque of LURLINE! Seats can be reserved at Upton's and Co.'s, Stationers, where a plan be can seen. ' Doors open at 7.30; Curtain rises at S sharp. Carriages can be ordered for 10.40. PR IC X S:—Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. Family Tickets, in packets of not less than 5, can be had at the Theatre from R. B. WISEMAN, Business Manager._ RINOE OF WALES~THEATRE. Newly Renovated and Re-deoorated. SIMONSEK'S ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY " POSITIVELY FOE THREE NIGHTS ONLY, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, Tbe 25th, 26th, and 27th inbts . Before their final departure by the steamer Taupo, on Ihursday, 28th iast. MR, MARTIN BIMONSEN, in thanking the public of Auckland for the patronage he has received during the Company's stay in this town, has the honor to announce th*t, before his fiual departure on Thursday, he 28th instant, he will give THREE FAREWELL MONSTER PERFORMANCES, AS STATKD ABOVE. TO-NIGHT, FARRWELL BENEFIT OP SIGNOR CARMINI MORLEY, On which occasion the following Monstor Programme will be presented, being the Gems of eacii respective Opera— Second Act of LTJCREZIA BORGIA ! Third Ac; of MAKITANA ! Fourth \ct of IL TROVA.TORE ! Last Act of LA FILLE DE MADAM 15 ANGOT ! TUESDAY, the 26th instant, LAST NIGHT BUT ONE !!! Grand Monster Performance—Bellini's entire Opera, in four acts, *T N 0 R M A! "®B AND A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, Assisted by the Leading Amateurs, who have kindly volunteered for thig occasion. Mr Martin Simonsen will also play some of this Celebrated Violin Solos. WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, POSITIVELY FAREWELL NIGHT, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS NELLY LAMBERT, Offenbach's world-renowned Opera Bouffe. , GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! i Mr. Chas. Florence as Fritz. Mr. Chas. Florence as Fritz. C^° MILLION PRICES EACH NIGHT ! On account of the length of the Programmes, the . performance each night will commence at HALF ' PAST SEVEN O'CLOCK SHARP. Doors open at 7 o'eiock. pATHOLIO INSTITUTE |3?~ For the cause that lacks assistance! '■ TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1876. 1 A Grand Variety Entertainment, ' To be given by a number of Ledy and Gentlemen Amateurs, for the Benefit of MRS. McMANUS & ORPHANS, Who are in distressed circumstance! consequent or the daatii of Mr McManua and two children on the voyage from London, In the ship Forf arshire. ■ Admission—Front Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is. Boors open at 7.30, to commencs at 8 o'clock A Select Quadrille Party alter the Performance t< holders of front seat Tickets. J. DTJGGA>t, Manager. J. STANLEY, Secretary. I N. BLUR, Treasurer. TTOERNIAN BAND I A Very Select Quadrille Party will be given by t_ ie Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-stre< c- Hall, on TUE3DAY EVENING next, the 26t September. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock prompt. Double Tickets, 3s each, to be h»d from the Ho: - Secretarys, Mr Flynn, stationer; and Mr Josej \ Little, i histle Hotel Ladies by invitatio n only H. P HAYDEN \ TTf,- sppu £ J.DEMPSKYi j-H»n-Secs )g XT E WMAR. RET HALI m X\ A Variety Entertainment in connection w: Victoria Lodge, 1.0.G.T, will be given in the abc B.all on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst, at 8 p I admission, 6d.



ELLERSLIE GARDENS. «■ THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876. THE ANNUAL CALEDONIAN GAMES, Will take place at the EIiLERSLIJfi GARDENS, ON THE PRINCE OF WALE'S BIRTHDAY. The Programme will appear in a few ilays, rjIEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES. The Pixth Lecture of tht) Course will be delivered by the Rev. R. S Hassardon FRIDAY, September 29. Subject: "British "Workman Puolic-houses " Col. Haultain will preside. Musical Selections during the evening. ■ Q A ~ T S. To Arrive per Rosannah Rose, Now Due, 750 SACKS OATS. T. H. HALL & CO. F L ° v *• To Arrive fek Rosaknah Rose, Now Due, 35 TONS BAKERS FINEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 2 TONS OTAGO OATMEAL. T, H. HALL & CO. f ADIES' COLLEGE, Hobson-*street, I J w m Re-open 2nd of October, and Mr Nicholson, of the Writing Institute, will conduct the Class for Arithmetic. ..... OTAGO QUARTZ MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Ot&go Claim and Plant will bfl put up to PiiblJc Auction, at the Sale Rooms of Mr Gudgeon, Grabamst<m», on Monday, 2nd October. Particular at 5, Insurance Buildings. W. FLOOD, Liquidator. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. TO BOARDING-HOUSE, HOTEL KEEPERS, FURNITURE DEALERS, ANU OTHERS. THE Subscriber has received in structions to sell by auction at the Auckland College, on Tuesday, 26th September, at 11 o clock, The following Goods belonging to the Proprietor, who is leaving the City :—l3 Wooden Bedsteads, 20 Mattrasses, 13 Bolsters and Pillows, Iron Bedstead and Palliases, 4 Stretchers and Mattiasses, 10 Wasn stands and Chamber Services. 5 Diessing Tables and Looking Glasses, Large Dining Table inlaid with Leather, 3 small Tabks, large Bath, Fender. Sauce alns, Carpets, Bridles, and Splendid Buggy Harness, ver-plated, nearly new ; Hchool Desks, Forms, Maps nd BookE, Cornet, and large Signboard, <feo. GEORGE SiBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. PIANOFORTE, WHEELER & WILSON'S CABINET SEWING MACHINE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, PRODUCE, AND POULTRY. MORTON JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Tuesday, 26th inst, at 11 a.m., Produce and Poultry, Furniture, Drawingroom Suite, 7 piecep, green damask; 1.00 and Round Tables. Chest Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Walnut Pianoforte. Hewing Machine, Wool Mats, Crockery, Toilet Services, Books, Fanoy Goods, Pictures, Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Snoes, etc., etc.. etc WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. Temperance Hotei, next Fanukau Hotel, Onehunga. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Temperance Hotel, next Mr Hardington's, onehuaga, on Wednesday next, 27th inst, at 11 am, The Whole of the Household Furniture and Effects, consisticg of-fiauoforte, Hair Cloth Sofa and Chairs, Ohetfonnier, Kound Table and Cover, Pictures, Carpets, Dining Table, Cough and Chairs in green Damask, Book case. Curtains, Dining-room Table, Cane Chairs, Bedroom Furniture, Bedsteads and Bedding Chest of Drawers, Toilet Services, Glasses. Carpets, Curtaing, Cooking Utensili, Glassware and Crockery, Cruet Stands, Candlesticks, Coffee and Tea Service*, Glasses and ijecanters, Cooking Stove, Harness, Fowls, Ducks, Firewood. Coal, <fee,, &c. ALSO, A Lease of the large House of fifteen rooms, well situated, and suitable for a Family Boarding bouse or Private Residence. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. BY ORDER OF HAEBOUR BOARD. rpHE Subscriber will sell at the JL Harbour Board Offices, on Friday, 29th Sept, at 12 o'clock, 12 Allotment Fore Shore, North Shore, including Holmes' Wharf, for a period oi 19 years, from January 1876, Terms as per Draft Lease and Conditions at Harbou 1 Board Offices. GEORGE SIBBIN", Auctioneer. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. TO BOOTMAKERS, SADDLERS, AND OTHBKS. TRADE SEWING MACHINE AND BOOT UPPERS. AT WYNDHAM-STREET. UNDER BILL OF SALE, rfPHE Subscribers have roceived in JL structions to sail on the Premises ot Mr Hyland Wyndham-street, on Thursday next, 28th inst, at V. , o'clock, under Bill of Bale, Superior Manufacturing Sewing Michines b} Howe, Simpson, Singer, and the Brltant Co, several nearly new, and all in flr«t-clas working order, Blocking Machine, Eyelit Machine, Crumping Machine, and the Stoc! 1 of Boot Uppers and Leather ; also the Houst holdFurnitnre. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. 0 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. CITY MART. . TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORI KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. l? IMPORTANT SALE NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERS n£ JUST LANDED, EX SAM MENDEL. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions fro the Import«rs to sell by auction at the C. Mart on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clocs, J' A Large Parcel of New and Seasonable Drap^ , lh Manchester Goods. Prints, Uress Goo ™ Hosiery, Mercery, Clothing,l&c, &o. >m "'Terms at SaieT*"



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. HOBART TOWN. WHALING BRIG LOUISA, GUESDON & WESTBROOK HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to sell by public auction, at their Mart, on the above date, at Hobart Town, The well-known and faithfully-built whaling Brig Louisa, together with the three boats, &c. For particulars applyto Hg> MEYE RS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. LIBRARY I LIBRARY! LIBRARY J THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-strett, on Wednesday next, 26th ins'ant, at 11 o'clock, a Well-selected library of about 4co VOLUMES, comprising the whole of Sweden bora's Works, works on Farming, Popular Science Keview, Schell ns Spectrum Analysis, Illustrated Travels, The Universe, Cyclopedia of Agriculture 2 vols, Coral and Coral Manas, My Garden, Fortnightly Review 2 vols, Swift 8 Works, Historical Essays, God in History Siluria, Outlines of Astronomy, Waverley Novels c vols. Monks of the West, Advontures in Africa, Vice-Regal Life, Her Majesty s Tower, Free Russia, Practical Science, Cases of secipems of Geology, Mineralogy, ana Conchology, Works by Fignier, Dixon. Proc tor, Tyndall, and other famous authors. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, NOON. GRAFTON ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. AT TH4i RESIDENCES OF C. B. STONff, ESQ, R.AUTHER HAS been favored with instructions from C. B. Stoae, Esq. who is leaving by the ss Hero for Adelaide, *P sell by auction, at his resi dence.Grafton Road, on Wednesday next, 27th inst. at 12 o'clock noon. ~ •o.tpph'pt"? HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, ssra sssaasssassa: machine, Walnut Drawing Rooinsuite. •S^Hi'AT AN EARLY X>ATE. THE HAYMARKET. FOE SALE, at the Haymarket, on hi 3 arrival from Melbourne, Tfas Draught-Entlre CHAMPION, rising 3 year old, got by Mr Miller's celebrated horse Champion, toportei froM Scotland, his, dam by Cromwell, im ported, grand-dam by the Sported h««oßtack ChampioS. of Tasmania; CromweU by Merry Tom, tho champion horse of Great Britain. Full Pedigree with the Horse. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. THE CATTLE FAIR. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards on Wednesday, September 27, at noon, 850 Steers, two to four years 250 well-bred Yearlings, Steers, wdßeiiers 200 Cows and Heifers 10 well-bred Bulls, two to three years 8 Choice Yearling Bulls. WW~ For list see Weekly Papers. ALFRED BUCKLAND.. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER"^ NOON. SEWING MACHINES, "DOLLY VARDEN." ROOFING FELF, GOTHIC WINDOW HOLLANDS, &c, &c, &c., R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Furniture Department, on Tuesday next, 26th inst, at 12 oclocknoon, 18 Superior Sewing Machines, "Dolly Varden" 16 rolls Bqoflnir Felt 3 pieoes, each 25 yards, Gothic Window Hollands. Terms-Cash. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 11 O'clock Sharp. AUCTION SALE. G. W. BINNEY WILT, sell by public auction, at the Kxchange Mart, on Tuesday, September 26, at 11 o'clock sharp, 30 cas<;9 Hawkin'd Tart Fruits 20 , ~ all Raspberry Jams 44 sacks Canterbury Flonr L5 do Fowl Wheat 47 100's Canterbury Flour 10 cases ~ Cheese 4 kegs Prime Auckland Butter 6 Canterbury ~ 2 caees ~ Baoon 5 „ si >> 9 sackß Pearl Barley 10 Backs Oatmeal 4 cases Groats. Also, Ex Bonnie Lass, from Nelson— 499 sacks of Potatoes. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. NEWCASTLE, WAIKATO. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. MR. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction at his Land Sale Rooms, Arthur's Matt, Queen-street, on Wednesday, October 4th next, at 12 o'clock noon, by order of i the Mortgagee, THE UNDERMENTIONED VALUABLE PROPERTIES: i LOT I.—An elegant Villa Residence built on allot ment No 330, town of Newcastle (Ngaraawabia), Waikato, having in the front a Government re serve, and in the immediate roar the proposed site for the Railway Station. The above is sold subject to a mortgage of £162 103, bearing interest at 7 per cent. 1 LOT 2.—A superior Villa Residence, adjoining the above, built on allotment No 331, town of New castle. This is sold subject to a mortgage of £162 10s, bearing interest at 7 par cent. { Thesß Villas are well designed, commodious, well contrnoted, and in every way adapted for a modern residence, having suitable outbuildings &nd conveniences. i S LOT 3.— Two new large commodious Stores, situated t in the centre of the town of Newcastle, beiDg k built on allotment No 587, near the Delta Hotel, j. admirably situated, and adapted for busines* purp^sos. They are substantially bnilt of kauri, and have been expressly designed to meet the growing requirements of thJs rapidly advancing district. This lot is sold subject to a mortgage of £325, bearing interest at 7 per cent. For further partlcnla,.app^O LEYEsQ> High-street, Solicitor to the Mortgagee: Or t0 R. ARTHUR. £ Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart. TUESDAY, NOON. WORK OF ART! ? ELABORATELY CARVED SIDE BOARD. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ',™ A HANDSOME SIDE-BOARD of .£jL Mottled Kauri and other New Zealand Woods, beautifully carved in Groups oi Gime and Flowers. 'ry, , lds> CT- Now on View at Arthur's Mart, Furniture •pc partment. H. ARTHTJP.^^ Auctioneer.