"THERE IS MANY A SLIP BETWEEN THE CUP AND THE LIP."

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir,- The announcement of the Editor of the Southern Cross which translates by a shuttle cock arrangement an Attorney General and Commissioner of Customs into a Post Master etc.. is, to say the least of it, unique. Mr Whitaker's capacties are undoubted (sic), and bin legal talent undisputed, but it may be permitted to be questionable, whether the same genius which should guide law, would be equally applicable to Post Office port olios. Yours, etc,— Ky-Bosh.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tokatea manager's report is to hand, and states that the mine never looked better, 'he crushing stuff is splendid. A quantity rich specimens have been, and all the pcs more or less showing gold. The Royal Oak manager reports most fa vourably. The rich return has advanced the mine in high estimation. Everything pro mises well. The debt is to be cleared off with a balance for a dividend if necessary. The lona is still driving with some fine sione coming to hand and the water well under. The Black Reef is still driving the same as tho Palmerston. Snowden's people are getting splendid stone in the stope.

WANGANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Approaching Election. The writ has arrived. The nomination takes place on the 23rd, and the polling on the 27th instant. Dr. W. L. Buller has withdrawn in favor of Mr Fox.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Storm in the Presbyterian Synod.

Last night's proceedings in the Presby terian Synod were very stormy. At tbe out set the opposition threatened that if the motion to proceed with Union was carried, to leave the Church in a body without discus sion. They also endeavoured to argue that the Barrier Act had a retrospective effect, in which case a discussion could not be entered on, but the Moderator refused to give his ruling on the latter point. Severe things were said on both sides, many of the speeches being bitterly personal.

Dr Stuart and Professor Salmond com plained of threats, and the latter applied tho term " disgraceful " to the opposition which he had to withdraw.

Though it is open to renew negotiations for Union on a larger basis, it was the opinion of Dr Stuart and those who had taken an active interest in past negotiations that they are not likely to be renewed for many years. The Star and two country papers oppose increased honorarium.

Dr Coughtrey opens his anatomy class to morrow.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Extraordinary Scene at a Funeral- There 'was an extraordinary occurance at the funeral of a Good Templar yesterday. Mr Hayes, a member of the Heart of Oak lodge, died in hospital on Monday, and was buried at the expence of the lodge, with the approval of his widow. The funeral left the hospital about 2"30 for the Northern Cemetery, where a piece of ground had been purchased by the lodge. The widow accompained the hearse in the carriage as chief mourner. When in King-street, near Union-street, a party of about ten or twelve men overtook the funeral procession. One of the men seized the horses' heads, some of the others said. " You have gone far enough ;we will take it our way now." In order to avoid a scene, the Good Templars, numbering about 70 or SO, did not offer any resistence, and withdrew from the procession. The men who had taken possession of the hearse and body, then asked the undertaker to drive to the Roman Catholic cemetery. Upon arriv ing there it was found that no preparation bad been made for the burial, and between 5 and 6 o'clock last night the body was still nnburied. It is understood the lodge had been .lllowiDg the man's wife 10s a week while her husband was in hospital. One of the members of the lodge, who had taken the principal part in the funeral arrangements, says there had been no intimation whatever conveyed to the lodge that objection had been taken to their proceedings until the funeral was interrupted in King-street. Railway Charges. The railway charge for conveyance of wool is reduced fiom three halfpence to one penny per bale.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Sailed—City of Sydney for South. Arrived —Barque Vallejo from Auckland.

THE OPERA.

MADAME SIMONSEN'S BENEFIT.

The splendid house which did honor last night to the occasion of Madame Simonsen's benefit must have been highly gratifying to that talented prima donna. All parts of the theatre, dress circle, stalls, and pit, were compactly filled, and we should judge the audience to be the most numerous that has yet been present at one performance since the opening. And never did an artiste mere richly deserve such a compliment than Madame Simonsen. Whatever difference of opin ion may exist as to the merits of the company as a ile, there can be none on-the subject of thi_ lady's ability and energy. In addi tion to a voice of extraordinary range, sweet ness, and power—cultivated to the highest degree of finish—she possesses histrionic talent of a superior order, and she improves both these qualifications by a pleasing pi quant manner and perfect taste. We are aware that not much higher praise could be accorded to any artiste, but we shall be ex cused from the charge of hyperbole when the satisfying effect of Mdme Simonsen's perfor mances is remembered. After witnessing them one invariably gains the Impression that they could not have been surpassed. " The Hermit's Bell" and the last act of " The Bohemian Girl" constituted the programme, and an excellent one it was. Maillart's beautiful opera was played with the same cast of characters as on the first occasion, /-^Tjt *aat r Hodgson supplied Mr roaya_son's place as Bellamy. Madame -Tnef ;eilj n 0 doubt exhilarated by the , n fc greeting of her friends, appeared at ■xwi - oest as Rose Moinean, and her acting and singing throughout were rare. The song " He Loves Me," was a perfect piece of vocalisation, and brought down the house. Several times an unmistakeable encore was demanded, but probably the length of the programme caused the fair songstress of simply bow to the compliment. She was compelled however to appear before Jthe curtain twice, and while there she was fully occupied in picking up the bouquets thrown to her. Signor Morley was in excellent voice, and never sang better than ia the lovely song " Betray Me Not," which we venture to express a hope the gentleman will repeat in the concert to-morrow night. All the characters were well sustained, and everyone present was thoroughly pleased. The last act of "The Bohemian Girl" wound tip the evening very prettily. Madame

Simonaon as Arlinp, &nd Mr Florence as Thaddfcus, were the principal performers. The prima donna took up and carried through the change of style very artistically. Mr Florence was rewarded withan encore for his singing of " When the Fair Land of Poland." To-night, Bellini's grand opera of Norma" is announced for representation.

THE SEARCH FOR THE SCHOONER AGNES.

Our readers will recollect that the schooner Peabird sailed irom Lyttelton b-Hween three weeks and a month apo for Chatham Islands,in search of the mis sing Auckland schooner, Agnes. This morning Mr B Gilrnour received a letter from the owner of the Seabird stating that ihe ciptain of that vessel had instructions to come direct to Auckland after leaving the Chatham, instead of pr ing back to Lytteltou as an'ioipated. "We m*y therefore expect to see her arrive in port wiihin the next fuw days

FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND V. THE THAMES,

Tins annual match is to como off at the Thames to moir w, and »s usual, is lo be played at Parawai. The Auckland team went down by the L.all. Rookh this morning. Tncir names are, Messrs T Henderson, R Peacocke, G Orchard. T Whewrll, R Mowbray. W Gudgeon. G Carter, W Woon, G V Henderson. C Xwen, W J Caverhill, H Whitaker, W Philson, and B Reilly. Tsvo or three more arti expected to go down by tho Enterprise to-nicht, probably R Dudor. E King, and G Dacre. It is to be honed that a fine day will be enjoyed for the Match, which is likely to be taken much interest in after the late Intel-Provincial game. Only five, or at the most six, of the victorious Aucklanders are included in our team Three will play for the Thames, namely. Robinson, Paul, and J Gudgeon. The game is to be decided by the num ber of go;> s, in the first place, but in default of any goals being kicked on either si<le, the result will he determined, by the number cf "tries." Tip to the present time, all the Matches plcyed between Auck land and the Thames, have been drawn.

CITY COUNCIL ELECTION.

Nominations for the vacancy in the City Council, cau ed by tho resignation of Captain Daldy, were received to-day- A large num ber of oitizsris who admire Mr Malcolm Nic col's independent policy in the Harbour Board presented an influential requisition to that gentlemen urging him to again enter the lists. He has now consented with the determination of going to the poll. Mr Waddel was also nominated. The other defeated candidates yesterday have not chosen io again tempt fate. The two nomination papers were received at the Corporation Offices to-day, as follow :— MR. MALCOLM NICCOL, .Nominated by J hn Cosgrave, L. B. Nathan St Co , F. Hewin, C, J, atone, Upton & Co., and several others. MR. W. R. WADDELL, Nominated by W. .Adams. J M. Clark, D. Goldie, Bell Brothers J. Ansonne, J Thompson.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

[PEESS AGENCY.]

THE WRECK OF THE DANDENONG.

Sydney, September 14.

No trace has been found of the steamer Dandenong or the rest of the passengers and crew, although numbers of steamers have gone in search. It is supposed she foundered after the late gale, with about forty people.

LATEX

AH hopes of the safety of the Dandenong are almost abandoned, to-day's search prov ing fruitless. She is insured for £14,000. No signs of the 'Frisco boat. Another gale is coming on.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

'Old Fool."—Your letter on Captain Casey's complaint is inadmissable. It does not apply to the subject under discussion, and is too personal.

The schooner Kate McGregor arrived this afternoon from Napier with a cargo of maize. The Union S. S. Co's Hawea leaves Nelson at 4t p.m. this day, and may therefore be ex pected at Onehunga on Sunday morning, about 9 o'clock. Something New ! ! ! There is a new make of Carpet just intro duced by a firm who aim at obtaining every novelty itt Floor Coverings. It is styled the Patent Brussels, and can be bought for half the price of ordinary Brussels, viz., 3s 6d per yard ; it may be seen at the City Hall. Holloway and Garlick have just opened up G5 rolls of Carpet, beautiful patterns, and a large shipment just come to hand per 'Sam Mendel.' Such an immense variety hae never been seen in Auckland before. This firm are now having the large Music Hall fitted up as a Furnishing Bazaar,, and will shortly open it with a beautiful selection of English furniture per Sam Mendel, and Colonial furniture manufactured under the superintendence of their foreman, Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co.. Shortland street). Floorcloths from Is lid per yard. Just opened the Fringed Honeycomb bed Quilt,in all sizes,from 7s lid for single beds, to 12s 9d double. We recommend you to buy yonr drapery, clothing, and furnishing goods at the City Hall Bazaar, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick Proprietors. The barque Crownthorpe is to be hauled away from her present berth this afternoon. She willjhe along side at the end of the wharf for a few days, after which she will sail for Portland, Oregon, to load wheat for home. The work of cleaning her bottom has been quite as satisfactorily carried out, as it was with the Bebington. A brig is signalled as we go to press. The schooner Favorite came in from Lyttelton this afternoon with a cargo of grain &c.

iflMim If AIL miBK% BIPTEMBM IS, llf£



PRIVATE Board and Besidence. Terms, 18s per week.—Apply next house but one to the Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, immediately, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laun dress ; reference required.—Mrs E. Keesing, Home Bay, Ponsonby. ANTED, a General Servant ; re ference required.—Mrs H. E. Williams, Mount Eden. \\J ANTED, a General Servant.— VV For address, apply to Mr Hardwick, Grocer, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant for the country; she must understand dairy work; references required.—Apply toHB, this office. ANTED, Apartments for Two Gentlemen, ten minutes wali from Queen street —88. Star Office. AILORESSES.— Wanted, a first olass hand; none other need apply. —C. Darrell, corner Albert and Wyndham-streets. ANTED Known, I am delivering my best Titree Wood, full measurement, within the city at 12s per ton cash.—F. Connolly, Wellington-street. - ANTED, Tenders up to noon on Wednesday, 20th instant, for the Ereotion of a Double Cottage.—E. Mahoney, Architect. APPRENTICES. — Wanted, Ap prentices to the Dressmaking —Apply, Milne and Choyce, Queen-street. WANTED, a strong Boy for the Bootmaking.—Mr Goodacre, Grey-street, opposite Mr Young. Butcher. WANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply to Mrs Graham, 2 doors below Suffolk Hotel, College Road. WANTED, an experienced Dress maker.—Apply to Mr Fry, at McArthur, Shera and Oo.'s, Queen street. WANTED, a Housekeeper.—Apply to C. F, Partington, The Windmill, Symonds stre6t L _ __ ANTED, in a private family, a Wheeler and Wilson's Machinist; Dress maker preferred.—Henry's Registry Office, Shortland street. WANTED Known, I am delivering my best Titree Wood in any part of Auck land at 12s per ton; cut, US per to* oash; fuU measure gdaranteed.-W. A. Smith, Ctoal and Steam Firewood Depot, oornerof Hobson andWyndham utreats.



WANTED, every working man to invest in Tobacco at ALLEN'S Tonight. Having purchased the lease at a low rent. Working the shop myself on my own account, I can give the public the benefit. Pipes of all kinds less price than any house in Auckland, Try my 5d plu«s of Tobacco ; equal to what you pay 6d for. One trial is all I ask. New Goods by Hero—F. W. Allen, opposite Thistle Hotel. ANTED, by a young Man just arrived per Sam Mendel, a Situation in a Store ; town or country, Has had several years axperience—Address PH, Star t flics. "OTANTED Known, Gentlemen's V V Clothes O'eaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Oolours warranted fact, and not wash off. P.S.— Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing a,nd 01' lining Establishment, Welles ley-street East. Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended to. WANTED," Intending Pirrclia^ers~of Buggy Harness to know tbat the under signed has T*o Sets of Beßt EnKlittiiriade, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; al<-o Four Sets Best iJrass Mounted ditto for Bale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch FergUH and Mbernyte.—W. 3. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer anil Importer, Queen-street. N.l*. —A. few best quality Hiding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. WANTED, a Tinsmith, a quick bench hand ; a constant shop and good wages to a stea.iy man —Apply at on-e to H. Williams, Napior; or E. Porter and Co , Auckland, WANTED Known~i.l_.at J. C.Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.— Cilice : No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, WANTED KJSIOWN, we aTe delivering cur best Ti-tree Wood, full measurement, within the city, at 12s per ton Cash.— W. and G. Wiußtotje. TO ANTED 'toSELL, a large Brick v V Store—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. WANT ED KNOWN that J.MORRTSON is prepared to execnta kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that J. GRTCEN has on sale :—Embrodl«ry, from 5d to lOd ; Ladies' and Girl's .stockii gs at (id ; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, Gd per pair ; imitation Jet Earrings, from 2d per pair ; Thread Gloves, -Id per pair ; Eviir s's 200-yards Crochet Reels, Is 9d pur dozen ; Fancy Soap, in largo cakes, 2>£d each, or 5 for als : 3 Lirge Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces. 3d dozen, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces. lOd to Is per pair (best value in Auckland); .'fay Husks, 3rl each , CoUaiK, (id per box ; Hair B.uhlics, Is each ; Xowels 3>£d e..ch; good Perfumes, 5a per bnttla nv.a np wards ; other (roods ejually cheap —J. U-RKiIN, No- 53, City Market. ' VkT ANTED Known, Stretton'sßook. » V Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208, Que en-street, opposite M-Arthur, SUera's new Warvliou«» "OTA IS TED, Visitors to the New ¥ V Theatre to remember that they can bo sup plied with Cut and Uncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest quality, at tbo Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entrance, Victor ia-stroet.—Brown and Paten. WANTED Known, that J. Hbape, Symonrts-stt eet. Drayer. *c, offers Special Lines, as he has a Largo and New Lot of Homespun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is worth ls6d; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Suit') mads to order. Blankets, from 12s Gd per pair, very cheap ; Lsdies' Waterproofs, 18s. TO ANTED Known, that Montague's v v Royal Cigar Divan, >wu doors from the Dress Circle Entrance of the Theatre Royal, is now open whero the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choicest Brands of Havannnb Cigars aud Bent American Tobaccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit Is respeotfully solicited. _____ ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All Orders attended to with despatch A M TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, aud adiußted. _^ WANTED "KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Ralls, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c., at the owest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet. WANTED to Let, in the best part of Grey-street, Single or Double Bedrooms, furnished or unfurnished, with use of kitchen, or board if required.—Mrs Ford, Groy-street I WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIo.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offloe, Wyndham street. H| LENDERS will be received by the JL Churchwardens of St Matthew's, up to Mon day, the 18th instant, for a Pieco of Land not less than 40 feet frontage, in the vicinity of Union, Napiur, or Eaat Side of Franklyn-streets.—Tenders to state full description of property and lowest cash price. M^T^O LET, a good four-roomed JL Cottage, with garden, well, &c., in Hop burn-street ; and one In Eden Torrace.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. IDE-SADDLE for Sale (only used three times); cost £7 10b, can bo bad a bargain for £5 ss—Apply to R. Webster, Saddler, Quoon street. M'TpO LET, a tliree-roomed Cottage. -A. Apply at R. Howie's Bakery, Nowton Road. TO LET, in the best part of Nelson street, a neat Five-roomed Verandah Cottago, detached, a good view, and large piece of ground.— Apply at the Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street. j^^nno LET, the Shop and _r^r_B'rli_ JL Premises lately occupied by J. ft marmm Brown and Son, who have Removed to bottom of Shortland-street. _______________ J^fa» 'PO LET, a House and Shop, iff^B'^ll Drake-street, Freeman's Bay— __'_-__!____^s-____i Joseph Grant, College Road, Ponsonby ; i or at Maxwell's, Butcher, Freeman's Bay. jfJ(npO LET, a 5-roomed House in MB-H-ka _B_. Mount Eden Road. —Apply to Mr Carly, on the premises. Jj-f nPO LET, an 8-roomed House, JL furnished or unfurnished, in Parnell.— For particulars apply to Mr J. A. Beale, Solioitor, Shortl%na-street. MlpO LET, a Dwelling House in *- Hobson-street, containing 11 rooms.— Apply to H W Heath, Bank Buildings. M~POR SALE, a Cottage, of four JL rooms, in Freeman's Bay,—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. LOST, in Cook-street, yesterday after noon, a Black and Tan English Terrier pug.— Anyone returning the same, or giving information, to Mrs Dennett, Cook-street, will be handsomely re warded. BEI F. C. OTTO giebt'a yon Mor gen an:— Frische Bratwurst „ Leberwurst „ Blutwurst „ Knoblauohwurst, est, est. Spater auch Servelatwurst, nnd Zungenwurst, Oder Schwartenmagen, n>4,(\f\ TRUST MONEY To 0& JO V_/\_/ Lend on good Freehold Security.— Apply to F. L, Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Half yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's office. Queen street, Auckland, on MONDAY, October 9,1876, at 2 o'clock in the Afternoon, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending 31st August last, and to elect two directors in the place of Wrn. C. Daldy, Esq, and Wm Earl, Esq, who retire, but are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election. I'he Transfer Books will be Closed from September SO to October 9, 1876. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, September 7,1876. UY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And Skh that Each Ball IS Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITI Aa its Splendid- Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitation*. Sold by all. respectable GrooenajandStorekeepers



TNLAND MAIL SERVICE, Sealed Tenders will be received at the Chief Post office, Auckland, until Saturday, the 7th of Octobei proximo, for the Conveyance of Mails between th< undermentioned places, ior a period of two y<>ars from the Ist January, 1877, to the 31st December. 1878, boih dsys inclusive :— 1. Auckland, Newton, and Ponsonby—Twice daily 2. Auckland and Eden Ter/ ace—Twice daily 3 Auckland and Dsvonport—Twice daily 4 Auckland, St. John's College, Paumurc, and Howick —Onco daily 5. Railway Station, Ellerslie, and St. John's College—Once daily 6. Railway Station, ISUbrßlie, Panmure, and U owick—Once daily 7. Railway Station and Post-office, Otahuhu— Once dally 8. Railway Station and Post-office, Woodside— Once daily 9 Railway Station and Post-office, Papakura—■ Once dally 10. Papakura and Wairoa —Thrice weekly 11. Diury, Springfield, and Bombay—Twice weekly 12. Railway Station, Pukskohe,! and Pukekohe East —Twice weekly 13. Waiuku and Port Waikato—Once weekly 14. Railway Station and Post-office, Tuakau— 'J hrice weekly 15. Railway Station, Pokeno, Queen's Redoubt, and Post-oflioo, Pokeno-Thrice weekly :'IC. Mercer, Hamilton, and Cambridge—Thrice weekly '17. Hamilton, Ohaupo, To Awamutu, and Alex andra—Twice weekly 18. Newcastle, Whatawhata, Waitetuna, and Laglan—Twice weekly 19. Whatawhata, Harapipi, and Alexandra—Once weekly 20. Hamilton and Waitoa—Twice weekly 21. Raglan and Aotea —Once weekly 22. Auckland slid Hendersou'sMill —Twice weekly 23. Onohunga and Awitu—Once weekly 24. Whan Bridge, Titirangi, and Muddy Creek— Once weekly 25 Auckland, IWiiin's Point, and Waitemata Mills- Daily 26 Waitni'a Mius aud Waikoukou — Twice weekly 27. Wait.-iutva Mills aud Kaakapakapa—Twice weekly 2?. Kaukauakapa and Komokoriki—Once weekly __i>. Auckland, Stokes' Point, i_ucas' Creek, Dairy flat, and Wade—Twice weekly 30. Wade and Puhoi—Once weekly 81. Wade and JParakaKau —Oncu weekly 3i. Wide and Wangaparoa—Once weekly 63. Waiwera and Orewa—Once weekly 31 Wa:wer__ aud Puhoi—Once weekly 35. Warkwortu, Wollsford, and Port Albert— tncs weekly 36. Warkworth and Knipara Flits—Once weokly 37. Port Albert, Tauhoa, and Whareniuo— Once weekly 38. Pahi and Paparoa—Once weskly Z'.l Paparoa and Mangatoroto —Once weekly 40. Te Kapa and Lower M*Ukana —Once weekly 41. Warkworth and Te Aria, via Matakana, Omaha, and Pakiti—Twice weekly 42. Te Arai and >;angatoroto—Once weekly i'A Te Arai and Waipu—Once weekly 44 Te Aral and North Oruawharo—Once weekly 45 Warkworth and Xc Aral via North Oruawharo Once weekly 46. Wangarei deads and Paruaßay—Once weekly 47, Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Maßgapai, and Wa ijgirel—Once weekly 48 Russell. Ohaeawj,i, and Waimate—Twice wewkly 40. Waimate and Hokianga—Once weekly SU. Hokianga and Oniapere— Once weekly 51. Russell and Kawakawa—Once weekly 52. Waogaroa, Totara. and Kaeo—Once weokly 5iS. Mangonui and Ahipara—Once weekly 54. Ahipara and Parenga—Once monthly 55. Kapanga and Tokatea—Once daily 60 i 1 apanga and Waugapoa—Once weekly 57. Kapanga and Kennedy's Bay—Oucu weekly 58. Whitiangi and Tairua —Once weokly 59. Chief Office and Queen's Wharf—as* required 60. Chief Office and Railway Station—AS required CI. Landing and Snipping Mails, Auckland Har bour—As required C 2. LandlDg aud Shipping Mails, Onehunga—As required 63. Landing aud Shipping Mails, Te X a p a _A_ required 64. Landi, g and Shipping Mails, Matakana—As rnquried 65.'^Landingand|ShippingMails, WangareiHeads —as required CB. Landing and Shipping Mails, Russell—As re quired 67. Landing and Shipping Mails, Mangonui—As required 68. Landing and Shipping Malta, Warkworth-Ai required C 9 Mangonui and Oruru—Once weekly 70. Chief Office and Upper Paraell—Daily 71. Wangarei and Kaurihonore—Once weeklf. 72. Railway Station, Pukekohe, Pnkekoha Post. office, Mauku and Waiuku—Twice weekly 78. Wade, Orewa and Waiwera—Onoe weekly 74. To Aria and Wangarei, via Waipu and Manga pai—Once weekly 75. Wangarei Heads and Waipu--Once weokly. Tenderers must state the rate per annum for the Services tendered for. Contractors whose tenders ar» aooepted, must be prepared to carry out the Services for which they tender according to the Time-tables arranged by the Department, and which may be seen at the Post-offices from which the Services start. The Services marked thus (")may be terminated by the Postmaster-General on giving one months notioe in writing. Forms of tender, with the Terms and Conditions oi Contract, may be procured at any Post-office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders to be endorsad "Tendersfor Mall Servioe No ," and addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, S. B BISB, _~,,„ . „ Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland, September, 1876. WO SELL or LET, a seven-roomed ■*■ House on Alten Road, with register grates and colonial oven in Kitchen.—Apply to J. M. and J Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. ALFRED BUCKLAND offers himself for JEleotion as a Direotor of the above Company, at tho Meeting to take place on the 9th proximo. B JJANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Half-Yearly General Mating of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held 20rt?52?5»rvW 8 ' Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of October next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 80th instant, the Election of Three Directors fteXtta*' b™lneßS that mßy b0 br°iffbt before Ey order of the Board of Directors JOHN MURRAY, For tho Inspeotor. IB?" Candidates for the Office of Director must give not cc in writing to the Board of Direotorß such notice to be left at the Banking-house. Auckland, thirty days at least before the day of eleotion Auckland, September 13,1876. lON A GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the third) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Beoretary, at the Office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or before Monday, the Ist day of October, 1876. J. H. HARRISON, Coromandel, 12th September, 1876. c°r6 "**' J COSGRAVE & CO ANNOUNCE FOR POSITIVE SALE Their Magnificent Stock of Winter DRAPERY and CLOTHING. Large Portion of the Stock is REDUCED to COST PRICE and UNDER. Quantities of Useful and ValnableSCtoods in' all 3 the Depart ments will he subjected to Un paralleled Rsduotions. JLTELLOR'S SAUCE. THE ONLYIJiNUINE .RIVAL or LEA AND PERRIN'S WOSCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HAL? COST. pv~ T« be had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Age»t, (Auckland.



CITY COUNCIL ELECTION . Hpo MALCOLM NICCOL, ESQ. <" Dear Sir,-Convinced that your presence in the i City Council would be a practical benefit to tho Rate payers, wo again nnito in urging you to accept . Nomination for the seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Captain Daldy. Trusting that yon will j do so, and pledging ourselves to use our utmost endeavours to secure your return. We xenidn, Dear Sir, I Yours faithfully, i John Cosgrave L. I). Nathau & Co. Elliot Meytr Thomas Minetti Samuel John Edmonds H. W. Snell Frederick Ewen James Howden Joseph Craig M. H. Roe M. Montague. Baruett and Levy C. J. Stone J. i'ishcr Henry S. Meyers J. P. King Henry Brett Stephens and Carter 1 Walter Graham "Wi.iium Craig James Dacre R. Mes-.enger Graves Aicken D. Bloom B. Gilmore J. C. Morrin N. Goldwater W. Adams Hill and Fenton Goorge Koven ■ I. Phillips E. S. Hill Joseph McCaughy Upton and Co. R. R. Campion M. Levy and Co- Edward Waters H. Fendelow Samuel Ooombes J Welsman Bertrand Levy F. H. Lewisson Joseph Howard Kutuuier and Co. Lewis Brothers. GENTLEMEN,— If I consulted only my own Interests I should feel compelled to decline being nominated for the vacant seat in the City Counail, but in compliance with your solicitations, and in the hope that my services may prove of some value to the ratepayers, I accept your invitation, and shall if elected endeavour to discharge the duties of Councillor faithfully and conscientiously. I am, gentlemen, Yours truly, M. NICCOL. rjIHE WINDOW BLIND OF THE PERIOD. WINKS & HALL Would beg to call special attention to tbo PATENT METALLIC WINDOW BLIND, and the important advantages it possesses over every other :— Ist. When drawn up it does not occupy more than half the spaoe of a wood blind. 2nd. It is much lighter. 3rd. The surface of tbe lath is always smooth and bright. This is accomplished by a now and improved method of colouring, so that the power of ihe sun and atmosphere, so destructive to ordinary painting, has little effect upon these blinds. 4th. They do not blister. sth. They do not warp. 6th. They are easily restored when dirty to their original beauty bp washing the laths In warm water, in which soap is dissolved. i It has also the Patent Action. These Actions are for raising the blinds and for retaining it without the i use of hooks. WINKS & HALL, 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 1 UPHOLSTERERS, CABINETMAKERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. . . JUST RECEIVED: ' A FRESH LOT OF ASHWORTH'S MACHINE COTTONS. 1 WINKS AND JJ ALL ; [SHORTLAND-STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE GROVER & BAKER OEWING MACHINES THE £9 MACHINES REDUCED TO £7 15s. WINKS & HALL, AGENTS. TITILNE AND QHOYCE, LA.TKLV TBAMNGjiTJNDER THE TITM. OF M. & 0. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OP AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, IN ALL THI NE WEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES FROM THB LONDON, PABIS, AND_V__-NNAgMA-t3-ETB. The following are a few specialities :— NEW PARIS MILLINERY STRAW and FELT HATS FEATHERS, Flowers, Torqnoise, Satins, && JACKETS In Real Sealskin JACKETS, in Imitation Sealskin, Velvet, Mate lasse, Cloth, &c. MANTLES, Cuirasse and Tabliers WATERPROOFS, in Ladies' Child's, and Maids' SHAWLS/Hyde Parks, Pallituns SKIRTS, in Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, bo. COSTUMES, in Ladlea' and Childrens" SILKS, Black and Colored DRESS GOODB, a large variety, in all thelne'Wßß styles and shades BALL DRESSES ready made FURS and Fnr Trimmings FRINGES and Trimmings for Dresses, Mantles, &c. WOOL GOODS, large variety UNDERCLOTHING, Baby Linen, &o. CORBETS, in Ladies' and Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. UMBRELLAS, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. BLANKETS, White and Coloured RUGS, Flannels. Quilts, Calicoes, ShliOngs, &o. JACKETS and MANTLE CLOTHS, In Satarra, Beaver, Deerskin, Lambskin, Waterproof Tweed, &c. SHIRTS, in White and Crimean; Undershirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, &o. Weddingland Mourning Orders promptly executed. MIjLNE ANITcHOYOE, (Lately trading as M.. and G. MDtte), CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, &224 Queen-street



rp HEATRE ROYAL. J. Lesse .. .. Martin Simonsen. POSITIVELY LAST TWO NIGHTS SIMON SEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY AT „- MILLION PRICES ! _^ *^ MILLION PRICES ! ** THIS (FRIDiY) EVENING] 15th SEPTEMBEB, Bellini's Grand Tragic Opera, in 4 acis, NORMA ! Polllo (a Roman General) .. Signor Carmini Morley Flavio (his friend) Mr Ewart Orovesco (High Pfiest of the Prui<ls. and Father of Norma) _^.„ „ Mt J. Barrington Clotmloe (servant to Norma) Miss Blanche Harris Andalglsa Miss Min.t_a Fisher w™.™„>= nHM,., I Miss Lastitia Thomas Norma s Children j Miss Lydia oliye7 Norma (High Priestess) Mcuae. Ft. Shionsbn. Druide, Priests, and Priestess, and Warriors. TO-MORROW: Last Night op the Season ! G.RAND MONSTER PERFORMANCE, FOR, T_IB Benefit of Martin Simonsen)! MARITANA ! iND A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, In which all the Members of the Company wIH appear, in conjunction with Mr. Martin Simonsen, who will perform Two of his Celebrated Violin Solos. Come Early and Secure Your Seats. Press Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street. Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. [A CARD,]j rpHEATRE ROYAL. MR. MARTIN SIMONSEN has the honour to annonnce that his BENEFIT will tako place TO MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, the Last Night of the Season, on which occasion will be given a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert, in which Mr Martin Sinaonaen, tbe World-renowned Violinist, will appear, and Perform two of his Celebrated Violin Solos, and the entire of Wallace's Beautiful Opera, MARITANA. CHORAL HALL, ONEHUNGA. GRAND DISSOLVING LIME-LIGHT EXHIBITION OF IRISH VIEWS, Ac, AND SPELLING BEE, FOR ONE OF DENNES'S SEWING MACHINES!!! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER* 15. Front Seats, Is 6d ; Back Seats, Is ; Children, half price. Doors open at ha'f-past seven. rpo THE MEMBERS OE THE JL TEACHERS' TRAINING CLASS. MR. WORTHINGTON regrets that he cannot meet the Training Class till MONDAY EVENING, the 18th instant. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. An Emergency Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 sharp. G. W. PAYNE, Secretary. Auokland, September 15,1876. THE Gentlemen taking part in the Entertainment in aid of the Newmarket Hall, are requested to meet at the Hall THIS EVENING, at 7.30. A full attendance requested. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Reclamation West of Queen-street Wharf. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 11 th Sept., 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until Tues day, the 19th instant, at noon, for Reclaiming a portion of the Foreshore West of Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and sp ciftcatiens, to be teen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to ba endorsed, " Tender f r Reclamation." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM O. DALDY, Chairman. A NNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. City Council Offices, Anckland, September 15, 1576. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act, I hereby declare Mr. Henry Brett, Mr. Thomas T. Masefield, and Mr, Richard Dickson, to be duly Elected Councillors of the City of Auck land. F. L. PRIME, Councillor and Returning Officer. EXCELSIOR STORE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. Good Salt B utter will be sold at the above Store on SATURDAY next, at Bd, lOd, and Is per lb. Best Fresh Butter, at Is 3d per lb. Canterbury Hams and Bacon at 9d and lOd per lb. Beßt 2s Gd Tea in Newton, fc®" All articles at City Prices. H. SERGEANT, Proprietor. •O LECTION OF COUNCILLOR City Council Offices, Auckland, September 8,1876. In pursuance of "The Municipal Corparations Act, 1867," and the Amendment Acts thereof, I, E-ederiok Lambert Prime, Councillor and F pfuming Officer of the City of Auckland (duly appointed), do hereby give notice that an Election will be held on FRIDAY, the 22nd day of September instant, for the return of a Qualified Person to act as a Councillor of the City of Auckland, vice Mr William Crush Daldy, resigned. Candidates will be required to be Nominated on Saturday, the 16th instant, and any person desirous of Nominating a Candidate shall deliver to me at this Office, before i p.m on the day next preceding the Nomination Day, a Nomination Paper signed by not less than three persons duly qualified to vote at the said Election, and also by the person named therein, as a Candidate Nomination Papers can be procured on application to the Town Clerk. F. L. PRIME, Councillor and Retnrning Officer. By Appoint- *sp#wP*w»S*^ c Marquis of ment to •Ni^QSiS^.SSQtuigJ^ Normanby. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OP JEWELLERY. A NEW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has lately been brought out, whioh is very lovely and very effective. It Is CARVED out of the PINK SHELL from which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of date, used to be made. Nothing can possibly be imagined more beautiful 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 petals of a rose, or the sun-flushed snow of an Alpine peak rising against a summer sunset Pink Coral has a yellowish tinge, but this new material might be composed of Petrified Rose Leaves for purity and delicacy of hue. The Fine Workmanship, and the Beauty of the Material, make this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAN CORAL. TtfEWM ARRET HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Assessment I_ist cf the above District for the year ending 80th June, 1877, ha 3 this day been deposited in the Public Hall Buildings, Newmarket, for inspection of Ratepayers. The Trustees will meet, for the purpose of hearing appeals, and finally settling the same, in the Puhlio Hall, Newmarket, on Saturday, the 16th day of September, at 3 p.m. F. O. CLAYTOH, dwlw-an. August 15, 1876.



AL O VET 1, » TAILOR, he, Wellesley-street, Opposite the United Service Hotel, Eeg3 to inform his Customers and the Public that he nas recommenced business as above, awl hopes by strict attention to business, combined with Good Workmanship and Material to merit a continuance of past favours. Tho Stock of Tweeds, Coatings, &<. , are Entirely ISew, and ol the Latest Dasigns. ver An Early Inspection Invited. _jga T\m A UCKLAND STEAM «^ii PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR W AIT ABA. & NEW PLYMOUTH. The s.s. GO-AHEAD TO-MORROW (Saturday, IGth instant, at 12 noon. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any Debts that my wife, Annie Mack, may contract from this date James mack. September 15,1570. . irkS. RE WARD.—Strayed or ±\J Stolen, from my residence in Symonds street, a large Black Dog.—The above reward will bo paid to any person returning the same, and any person detaining it after this date will be prosecuted. —E. Waters. , TUST PUBLISH ED The New and Popular American Song, Darling Little Jessies PRICE-ONE SHILLING. PUBLISHED by IT. BRETT, Stab Officojmay be obtained at Mr Turrell's, Queen-street; Mr Brown, Shortland-street; and Messrs Wscyte, Upton and Co., and Champtalonp and Cooper, Queen-street. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. HUNTER & NOLAN AT the request of Stock-owners, will, for the Spring months, hold their Monthly Sales on the first and third Wednesday in the month, at the Papakura Yards. For Sale, on Wednesday next, at half-past 13 o'clock 112 HEAD MIXED STORE CATTLE, overland from Wangarei, aud about 100 head Fat and Store Caitle, Dairy Cows, Sbeerj Horses, &c. Accommodation Paddocks at Mrs Runciman's, Drury; and Mr Quinn's, Chisholm's Bosh, Papakura. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. FOR SALE, at the Papakura Yards, at 1 o'clock, An Unimproved Bush Farm, comprising CI acres, adjoining Walker's .and, at Hunua. For particulars apply^ uNTER & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. LEASE 0 E GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Etc. TH E undersigned have been in structed by His Ho«or ihb StrPKRiNTBNnENT, to offer for sale by public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date. The Undermentioned TOLLS and FEE 3, for the six calender months, commencing the Ist o£ October, 1876 :— 1. The Fees leviable at the Public Slaughterhouse, Reamer* ,-»,__ i> 2. The Tolls leviable at the Tamakl Bridge, Pau 3. The Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate on the Great South Ro*d, and the Chain Bars on Seccombe's Roed and Buckland's Road 4. The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Toll-gates, Great South Road 5. The Tolls leviabie at the Arch Hill Toll-gate, on the Great North Koad 6 The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll gate, and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar ; together with the Royalty leviable for scoria ash, fc, taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden 7. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping . __, . S. The Fees chargeable at the Onehunga Wharf. Conditions at the Mart. N B —The purchaser will be required to execute the usua? bonds, with two approved sureties on the day of salt. B. TONES & CO, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. 58 ACRES, LUCAS' CBEEK. Withoctt Restive. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on ifonday, ISth instant, at 12 o'clock, Part of allotment 23, Parish of Paremoremo, con taining 68 acres, and having a large frontage to Lucas' Creek. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OE THE SUPREME COURT. NINE-ROOMED HOUSE, PRANKLYN ROAD. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 18th Instant, at 12 o'clock noon, All that Parcel of Land, in the City of Auckland being Lot 3, of the subdivision of Allotments Section 44. This property, upon which haslate been erected a nine-roomed private dwelling, at cost of j£42o, now in the occupation of Mr David Ross, is pleasantly situated in Franklyn-street, near its junction with Wellington-street, and has a frontage of 35 feet to the first named street, aud will be sold subject to a mortgage of _C2BO, bear ing interest at 8£ per cent, per annum. Title under the Land Transfer Act. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. '•NEW LYNN," WAIKOMITI. COTTAGE AND FIVE ACRES, PAPAKURA THE subscribrrs have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 18 h instant, at 12 o'clock, By Order of the Mortgagee: NEW LYNN—Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 6, of the Sub division of an 4llo<me L t of Land containing4lo acres, situvted in the Parish of Waikomiti, County of Eden, granted to one Thomas Pollock, containing 56 acres 3 roods 34 perches. This property is situate on both sides of the Great North Road, immediately beyond the Whan Bridge, is subdivided into 206 allo'ments, is known as " New Lynn," and is closo to a S'ation on the propoped line of Railway The following Allotments ar« excepted from sale, viz. :—Lots 9, 23 24 28, 29, 61 64 77 80, 81. 82, 85, 89, 90, 93, 94' 128,129. 144 to 206 PAPaKTJR*— Allotment 11, Section 8, of the Vil lage of Pipaknra, containing five acres, through •which the railway runs, with four-roomed Cottag6 erected thereon, situate opposite Mr T. H. Har rison's property, and within a quarter of a mile of the Railway Station, MAUNGATANlwHA—t'ortionsof Allotments 119 and 122, containing 80 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.