THE OPERA.—GOUNOD'S "FAUST.'

This remarkable ope» tvas produced at the Theatra Scral last Bifrlit, vritn noaspicuotia success by the Bimoiwen Company. There was an excellent array ? f nh CCtil OtS VTf,f Vt- and the a PP]ause bestowed JT« mJm pQJ '*orniers <*«M not but have fl •°fn tW y .f leasin?> wM« « certainly testi fied to the tr er it o f the representation. The company '™7 n'**t assisted by Mr Impey's fine band £ bJ5 h ?",?? ea °n in the FCBne Ulurtriittag the re «"*£ r; J ale, n,tine from the war - and played the FKiist March "in stirring style. A large nutnb=r of ™i£i' mß.Voic^ s ot the Choral and other locil musical societies also rendered aid in the same scene cut, ° a\ lderabsy strengthened the well known Soldier's ChoiUß, thus contributing materially to the effect.for, of «n?,?r?° S t 10? lier« "quires a tremendous volume c L I- ■ ♦ » I" t^^tbcural scene, too, Mr Beale, the Organist of RtPam's, played the harmonium-voluntary Mart - ™ *■nll7< Th^ CSSt was as f o!lows : Mareuerite 28SrS- Slyon*en. ffajWfj S'gnor Carmini Morley, Piebel.Miss Lambert. Mepbistor.heles,Mr Barrington >alent.ro, Kr .Richardson, Wagner, Mr Levison. Damfc Martha, Miss Harris Madame Pimonsen has never given a more artistin delineation than that of last night. Her conception of the part of Marguerite was magnificent in its consistency with nature while the fidelity and minute care visible in Ejery derail «f her acting was equally remarkable. The story of Faust may be objected to by many moral ists of^ the present day, a3 exhibiting too plainly the struggle between strongly implanted virtue and the ccwoniacal power of the passions. It ia the fashion in orthodox compos'Vionsof the presentday only to allude to snch strugg> es without depicting them. But it may well be ques>*i one d whether public morality now-a-days ™™j improved on the morality of the times of Kicnarjsioa when in "Clarissa" and "Pamele" such conflicts formed the staple theme But there P p two reasons why we should consider "Faust" "".finitely more dangerous to morality than either of the vorks just mentioned. By the introduction of a visible Tempter or Author of Evil tho blame of the sin is diverted from the human shoulders and thrown upon Mcphist-plieloa, thus rncouraging the belief that man is not a Iron ajjent—a very dangerous doctrine. The other reason is that in " Clarissa " although the s»nry is dressed with all Kichard3on's warmth of language and vivid word-painting-, it is yet but a story, and its reslness depends in a great measure upon the imagination of the reader : whereas in Faust" we have the bodily forms before us ;we see Ihe maiden at the outset, all purity, indignant and blushing in sspite of being recretly pleased at the tempter s first liehtly dropped word of admiration. No thought of sin brings forth that blueh, it is the genii,ne colour of true maidenly reserve or shame startled from its repose in the virgin's bosom by the unaccustomed accents of Hove. The war of virtue against vice goe? on before our eyes, but would any one recorai 3e it a <, such? "We hear none bat the tenderer^ sentiments, none but the siDcnrest vows, and all the time sound in our ears strains of the Bao*it exquisite music, captivating the understanding, »"Vfl entrancingthesensei. "Withan intensity cf interest "eve watch the contest. We start with Marguerite when she betrays her awakening sense of the abyss upon wh'.ch she hovers in the words "Ohaway,lwaver,mercy pray." The inclination to shout for joy siezes 113 ■when Faust, his goodness of nature not altogether obliterated, yields to her piteous appeal, and consents 4o leave her. Non&but the devil himself could over come snch resolution, such mightiness of purity. Bnt Ihe devil is there, and sends him back to he,vr!ren to the msiden pourinp out her whole soul's love in the supposed privacy of her own chamber, »nd then, when the stronehold has been assailed, and the dire victory achieved, we hear the mocking laugh of the fiend and on him we centre our hardly controlled ripe and indignation at the shameful ending. But leaving the question of morality and returning to the sphere of art, we can say with truth that a more splendid r>ieee of acting has rarely been wi tnessed than was exhibited by Madame Simonsen in f\ie garden scene last nisht; had the composer been "present, he could not have failed to feel the livelist sensations of delight at seeing his marvellous produc tirn so finely interpreted, w e have not space to refer in detail to the many brilliant gems which stud tho opera. The Jewel song with its telling trill wax one of the most effective sung by Madame Simonsen, and next to that mi?ht be mentioned the softly beau tiful, but heartrending, delirium recitative of the prison scene At the fall of the curtain in the garden scene, Madame Simon«en. *ignor Morley, and Mr Barrington were loudly cilled for, and the prima donna received a shower of bouquets. We noticed that the practice adopted in London of raising tho curtain, and discovering Faust an* Marguerite in the room together, was not introduced, as being perhaps a sten too advanced for Auckland propriety. Signor Morley had a congenial pirt as Fau^t, and his rather dreamy style was very apropos of the German student. He was in excellent voice, and of the many Ibeauties of nong which he evolved, the Soliloquy Song in the garden was one of the most perfectly beautiful, the two upper A's coming out with splendid clearness and power. Signor Morley must be congratulated on the able way he acted up to tha vrima donna in the many trying scenes. Mr Burringt^n's Meohistopheles was merito rious and painstaking, though we are bound to say that the two leading characters were a long way superior to any of the others. The song in tfee 2nd act, illustrative of Satan's power, was very fairly ren dered by Mr Bsrrington, and we also find our mark of approbation placed against a song in the 4th act a* sung with considerable taste. Miss Lambert's Siebel was very pretty and natural, and her Song cf the Flowers elicited loud applause. Mr Richardson's Valentine was a careful representation. Ho was slightly out once or twice in the singing, but his wcting was first-class, and hia dyirjg scene with Marguerite was decidedly indicative of dramatic genius. Mr Levison's Wagner was well sung and played. Miss Hatris's Manna deservfed the praise which it secured from the audience. The quartette in the garden scene was the best piece of concerted music. Mr Dennes brought his lime-light into play in the first and last scene and in the garden scene with telllDg effect The mechanical contrivances were very fine, and be/ond what we are accustomed to in Auck land. The orchestra, under the able directorship of Mr Simonsen, did their onerous part well. The scenery and mountings were all that could be desired. To-night "Faust" will be reproduced for the last time.

BARLOW'S CIRCUS.

Thtc finn band in connection with this popular circus, struck up a merry tune last evening, soon after seven o'clock, which had the effect of gathering alargennm* ber of persons together. The performances were the same us on the previous evening-, apd grave much satisfaction Mr Bernard, the colonial clown, drew liberally from his inexhaustible store of wit and con nundrums, and raised several hearty laughs from all sides of the circus. Barlow will treat the younß to morrow afternoon to his mammoth exhibition, when the fairy ponies and young Roma will make their bow to the rising generation, 'i'he performance will bo repeated this evening, and for the hist time to-morrow evening.

A PAINFUL STORY.

"Thank you, sir! thank you; I'll try and find a situation! Oh, thank you, sir! thank you!" exclaimed a prisoner, yesterday, as, discharged with a caution, she quitted the police dock, while the convulsive twitching of her weather-beaten features indicated the strong emotion lurking behind. She was a woman probably over 30, decently attired in black, and her simple story, briefly told, was well calculated to enlist all the sympathy It receivnd. Her passage to the Colony had besn paid by her sister, and she arrived from England little more than a week ago, to find herself a stranger, friendless and alone She had ob tained a situation in the Caledonian Hotel, but after a day or two. finding the work too hard, she had to leave her occupation minus wages. Constable O'Brien related how at midnight he discovered her lying on some timber at the rear of an establishment in Castle-street, and, as she told him, she intended to remain there all night, and when interfered with, threatened to drown herself, he took her in custody for vagrancy. Asked by the Bench what she had to say, she replied, "I had nowhere to go. and I did not ■wish to go astray on Ue street." Mr Logan: "Why don't you try to get a situation np country? Prisoner :"I have doDe so, sir. I have been to Mr Skene and he has kindly promised to do all ho can for me ; but I have no friends, sir, and I find it very hard." The Bench ascertained that she was an entire stranger to the police, but she was cautioned not to appear sgain, and she left the dock tearfully express ing her heartfelt gratitude at having escaped the punishment of friendless poverty,— Otayo Guardian.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent). This day XTews from Ohinemuri- Mr Brown, who returned from Waitp kauri kst night, informs me that the show in the Company's mine is good. In Leahy's end where they are taking down the reef, 12 feet width gold shows through the solid stone, not in rich specimens, but in dabs. They have also further stripped the reef in the Crown where a rich shot was found. Taking off a strip 3 feet wide, a good show still remained. The Company is now crushing average stuff, and making a good show of amalgam. , The battery and tramwaylgworking satis factorily. Sufficient can be forwarded by the latter in four days |to keep the mill employed for a week. . The Welcome crushing 18 also shewing up well, an extra tram being sent up to cart quartz to the mill. Alburnia. The Alburnia tribute (Brays) crushed 22 tons for 18 ozs 11 dwts 12 gra. The Pyne crushed 12 tons for 12 ozs 12 At the Police Court to-day, a Jinan for being drunk and assaulting an arresting constable and tearing his tunic, was fined £6 and costs.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

Tokatea.— Forty pounds of specimens were obtained from the main drive 1b the Van

level, where there is now a strong lead. There is nothing particular to note further. The Royal Oak mine manager reports 491bs of specimens from the Little Wonder stope. He commenced cmshing to-day. Theie is nothing from the Union Beach. The Biamarck has lodged 68 ounces of melted gold, making a total of 233 ounces, from 90 tons quartz. Carnatic.—A third dividend has been made, this time £40 per shareholder. St Colman's Church concert was a great success. Over two hundred persona could not obtain admission.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrsst of a Notorious Native. A native named King, about t3 Irby years of age, and against whom there are sixteen charges, Jwas arrested while passing here yesterday. He has for years evaded the .police. Last night be escaped from the native police here, but was returned this afternoon. He belongs to north of Auck land, and when taken be had a saddle iD his possession, belonging to A. Poitier, who was reported drowned at Kati. But the body hss not bern found. The prisoner was in the boat with him. Great credit is due to Sergeant A. Russell and Constable G. Fraser that the prisoner did not get out of the district.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day. Bctets' First G-ame in New Zealand, Roberts played his first billiard match in New Zealand in the Albion Hotel here, last evening. Ten shillings were charged for admission, and 120 people were present. His opponent, Manson, is reckoned the beat player in Southland. He received 600 out of the 1000 from the champion. Roberts' first break was 84. When Manson had scored his first 100, the game stood : Manson 702, Roberts 418. After this the champion scored more slowly, and when he had made 500 Mansion's score was 744. When Manson made his second 100 the game stood 802 against COG. and the third 100 left the same 900 against SO4 All the latter part of the game Manson played well, and when his score was 936, with Roberts at 559, it looked as if the match would be close. Roberts, however, set to work in earnest, and gave some splendid exhibitions of skill. His score rapidly increased, and fee went out with a tine break of 141, winning by 64 points. Roberts is a quiet player, and always seems perfectly at ease, no matter where the balls are,

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent) This day,

Skating Rink,

The Government new building is now being properly utilized. A skating rink was in augurated last night with great eclat. I rejoice at having to say that the upper ten, and. colonels, majors, and. captains, were there in full force, and very properly no full privates were allowed.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) 'I hi? day. Arrivals—Janet, from Auckland ; lona, from the Forth.

Sailed —Fawn, Maud, and Onward, for Auckland ; also, lona, with cattle and the following passengers : Messrs Foughey, Carr, Baker, Chatfield, Mrs Evanson, five Maoris, and eight steerage.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Little Nell and the " Guardian." ' Little JNell made a violent speech before the curtain in answer to the Guardian's attack, terming her critic a "coward," and Baying the attack was premeditated and dictated by professional jealousy. The offending journal was emphatically groaned by the audience. Political Meetings-Violent Resolu tions. At meetings in various parts of the pro vinoe re the political situation, resolutions of much the same tenor as those passed in Dunedin were carried. The meetings, save at Portobello, were very discursive. At Green Island the meeting pledged itself to take strong measures of resistance against the proposed change?. That of Winton declared that they must be resisted at all hazards. The ftoslyn meeting carried a re solution that it would be a disgrace to the colony were Sir Julius Vogel appointed Agent-General after the unworthy manner in which he had deserted his political duty. Row between Public Bodies. The breach between the Harbour and City authorities is widening. The latter's enforce ment of strict compliance with the building regulations is resisted by the other body.

NAPIER.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Four Hundred Maories pulled off the

Manaia. The steamer Manaia has been aground on the bar at Wairoa for a week. Bhe got off last night with the assistance of four hundred Maories. The natives are to receive £200. The Harbour works commenced to-day. The first pile was driven without ceremony. The Clerical Scandal. The Rev. Mr. Anderson seeks to withdraw the charge of heresy made by him against the Rev Mr Robinson to the Primate, but Robinson's friends demand a public apology.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Football Team. There is great satisfaction here at the succesß of the football team in playing the Northern Provinces. It is proposed to give them a public reception and dinner. Another team is also to be selected to play a a match with them on their return to Christ church. Lydia Howarde Troupe. TheLydia Howarde Burlesque Company continue to do a splendid business here. The land sales for August realised £46,747. WELLINGTON. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. De Murska. De Murslra opened here last night in opera at the Theatre Royal. Ifc was a splendid performance given before a crowded house. She will next visit Christchurch for a few farewell nights.

ST. SEPULCHRE'S CONCERT.

A. vabtbd but excellent entertainment was held last evening at 8t David's school room for the benefit of the readers of St. Sepulchred parish. Eev.B T Dudley occupied the chair, and stated the objeot oi the meeting. The want of a place for the church wherein to spend an occasional social hour in reading »nd in quiet interchange and exercise of thought, was sadly felt. It had been proposed that St, Sepulchre s school-room should be used for that purpose until a more saitable place could ue obtained. Several per sons had become subscribers, and others had promised periodicals and books (Cheers.) The programme of the evening was very select Miss Williams performed an overture on the pianoforte in a pleasing manner, after which a number of roadings and melodies were given by ladles and gentlemen Songs were sung by Mrs Pearca. Mrs Glover, and Messrs Bent and Gilfll lan The readers preponderated, and were Messrs TMrkson Pierce, tfpicer. White, and Rev Wm, Willis. KraTduet and glees added to the interest; of the audience. The choir was in excellent mood, nvt under the able superintendence of Mr Vincent Rice the organist of St. Sepulchre's. Mr Bicaaccom panled theflngers on the pianoforte. The whole ef the concert was satisfactory, and alosed with the National Anthem, , ,

Football Match.

Easy Victory for Canterbury.

Auckland Toasted at the Dinner. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The football match was an easy victory yesterday for the Canterbury over the Wel lington men. At the finish of tho game the scores stood: Canterbury, 19; Wellington, 1. The local team were outmatched on every point. At the dinner in the evening, the Auckland players were toasted, and the toast was received enthusiastisally by the Canterbury men. They caunnot speak highly enough either of the play of the Auckland team or of the kindnesß they met with in Auckland. Mr Rees replied to the toast, and was greatly cheered.

EDUCATION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Btak) Sib,—Thanks for th:-t, compendious review of past ex perience in your leader of the 7th inst proving the wisdom of adopting some* National system of Educa tion. Clearly it proves only tho necessity of good clemently schools, whic" I nevt'rin the least opposed, but only thit of advanced schools and universities being still supported g That vile system which appears specially contrived for the double purpose of robbing the poor (to educate the children of tho rich) and insulting them at tho same time. You justly infer that any national system must needs be compulsory, also free to the " needy." !But, a step further—should it nut rather be free to Axl, and let people judge themselves of their own ability to pay for schooling, as any specialities would introduce Uic ser vices of meddlesome, impertinent, official flunkism— would be a mere increase of cost with constant irrita tion, and a patent mains of frequent injustice.— Yours, &c, Lookhr-on.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand, £18 5* ; Euyers, £18 ss. National Bank Sellers, 70a. Thames Gas - Sellers, 20a South British Insurance, 56a Gd. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 7Sa ; sellers, SOs. Palmerston - Buyers, 3s ; sellers, 3a 9d. Waitekauri— Sellers. 20s Gl. Uniou Beach—s7a Gd to (39s ; sellers, 60s. Tokatea—loa 9d ; sellers, lla. Bank of England—Buyers, 2j 4d. .Hoyal Oak —Buyers, 5a Gd. Cure—Sellers, ss. 'Queen of May (new) —Buyers, Gs 3d; sellers, Bs. Tairua (dble)—2ls. Welcome—los; Sellers, 10s. Shannon and Fergus—Sellers, 2s 4d. Messrs J. B. Morpeth, Charles Alex ander, Robert Frater, J. Mowbray, T. L. White, J. Friar Clarl,e, A. Saunders, D. B. Orchard. .Tosepii Newma.n, (Chairman,

gjlThe Auckland correspondence of the Olago Daily Temes writes : -The education rate is peing, collected, but there is a great outcry against the estimates of the Gereral Gorern ment in the provision made for education. You will not say this an unreasonable cry if you look at the figure :—Auckland, nine months, £8083 ; Canterbury, nine months, £12,983 ; Otago, nine months, £13,G85. Its injustice is manifest when you remember that Auckland has a larger population, and con tributes more to the general revenue ficm which the above is taken than Canterbury. She has more children to educate, no endow ments worth speaking of, and all her school buildings pretty well to put up. Canterbury, and Otago have spent thousands in build ings ; have valuable endowments, and yet are to have more from tho Consolidated Revenue than Auckland. This is a fair type of the way the existing financial arrange ments work in other matters besides educa tion. Can you wonder at the indignation which Auckland people burl diatribes against them as the beggars of the Colony, when they know how directly opposite is the real state of the case ? There is a firm belief that if they allow this to go on, the [next generation will be regarded by you Southerners a8 an inferior race. You will learn to talk of degen erancy caused by climate, or soothe your self-esteem by some reasoning of that kind, and Auckland would quietly settle down into becoming the Ireland of New Zealand. Luckily there is no religious feud to divide her people, and therein lies her safety, as well possibly as in the real unity and good of the whole colony in the long run. The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over tho world ; every vessel reaching this port brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Working Classes can now obtain what a few years ago only the wealthy could purchase. The good ships "Inverallan " and "Kobina Dunlop," have brought a large assortment of Floor Cloths and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick, which they are able to Bell at surprisingly low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wide at Is lid and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15, 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard ; Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at 3s 9d. Also House Furniture of all kinds manufactured under the superintendence of Mr K. Cranwell (late Uranwell and Co, Shortland-street). The upper, middle,and. working classes can all get goods to suit them at the City Hall Drapery and Furniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick, Proprietors,

EVENING STAB, FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, isto



%&/E, the undersigned, nominators of Malcolm Nio.col as a Candidate at the Election of Councillor to be held on the 14th day of September, In and for the City of Auckland, do hereby withdraw the said Malcolm Nicool as such Candidate. BELL BEOS. LEWIS BROS. F. HEWIN. J. CRAIG. H. S. MEYERS. And I, the said Malcolm Niccol, do hereby retire from being such candidate. M. NIOCOL. Auokland, September 8,1876. T OST, since Friday, a Black Curly ■I.J Setter Dog ; Collar No. 224; name. " Rover" Any one keeping him after this notice will be prose outed. £100 —wA RD' The above Reward will be given to any person for the recovery, or such information as would lead to the recovery of about £600 In gold, stolen from Dr Mohabeer on the 9th July, 1876, information to be given at his office, Vulcan Lane., (Signed) VINCENT MOHABEER. LOST, on Wednesday morning, sth instant, a One Pound Note, at tlie corner of Cook-street —The finder will receive £1 reward by returning it to Mrs Martha Noyer, as she has been charged with finding and keeping It. BOABD and Eesidence for two respectable Men in a private family, three minutes walk from Union Bank —Mrs Hughes, one door above Scotia Hotel, Robson-street. 13 EMOVAL—Mrs. Wood, Midwife, -LA> begs to acquaint her friends that ohe has Re moved from Wakefield-street to Symondß-street, two doora from Mount-street. lANO FORTE.— Mrs. C. Taylor, now residing in Newton, next to the Academy, Dublin-street, wishes to intimate to the residents that Bhe will receive a limited number of Mueie Pupils »t reasonable terms.



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GREEN hag on sale :—Embrodiery, from 5d to lod ; Ladies' and Girl's Stockings at 6d; Men's and Boy's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair ; Imitation Jet EarrlDgs, from 2d per pair; Thread Gloves, 4d per pair ; Evar s's 200-yards Crochet Reels, Is 9d rer dozen ; 'Fancy Soap, in large cakes 2>tfd each, or 5 for al3 ; 3 L»rge Handkerchiefs for a Is; Laces, 3d dozen, much cheaper by the gross; Men's Braces, lOd to Is per pair (brst value in Auckland): ■ tay Busk«, 3d each ; Coilais, 6d per box ; Hair Blushes. Is each ; Towels, S^ft each; good Perfumes, 6a per bottle and up wards ; other goods equally cheap—J. GREEN. No. 53, City Market. WANTED Known, Stretton's Book, i Stationery, and Berlin Wool Deyot is now 208, Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, SUeia's new Warf house. "ANTED, Visitors"!© the New Theatre to remember that they can be sup plied with Cnt and TJncut Tobacco and Cigars of finest qua'ity, at the Theatre Royal Cigar Divan, next to the Theatre Entranoe, Victoiia-street.—Brown and Paten. ANTED Known, that J. Heape, Symonds-staeet, Drayer, &c, offers Special Lines, as he has a Large and New Lot of Homespun Dress Goods, assorted shades. Is worth Is6d; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boya* Saits made to order. Wankets, from 12s 6d per pair, very cheap; Ladies' Waterproofs, 18s. W~~ANTED 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 respectfnlly solicited. WANTED 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 _ WANTED, to Eent, Lease, or Pur chase a six-roomed house in the neighbour hood of the Newmarket Railway station; not le3s than half an acre of ground—" EJS." Stab office AjN 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. Repalis to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adiusted. ANTED 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, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, &0., at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. "7Z" WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, .at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in1 best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, "Wyndbam street. ______: MISSING FRIENDS. — George Gibson is desirous to know of his brothers William and Charles, supposed to be in Auckland. He begu them to write to him.—Address, George Gibson, at Mr Meergoa'B/P,0., Chrlstchuron.



WANTED, 25 Second-hand Pianos, no matter how old, shape, or maker, for cash; also 7 Small Harmoniums.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED to LetTln tte best part of Grey-street, Single or Double Bedrooms, furnished or unfurnished, with use of kitchen, or board if rf quired.— Mrs Ford, Grey-street. ~~£r_^ rjHO LET, a comfortable six- Jt ' c 15©S roomed Residence on the Kemuera /j=LJfaiSß Road, a few minutes walk from the New market Railway Station. Tha house is all newly papered and in good order. Rental low.—Apply to Mr James Rutherford, Newmarket; or to J. M. Len nox, Estate Agent, Auckland. __3W CH)K B_X_7 a Bargain, a Jt ' n I i?*sf -«- Rood Five-roomed House a fnw __J_s minutes walk from the Union Bank, with freehold allotment. Price, £250 ; £100 casli, balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Atfent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a First-class Property in Ponsonby, fronting the main road; a leasehold for 26 years, with nominal ground rent. Price, £140. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. Auckland. TO LET, Furnished or Unfurnished, Two Rooms, with fireplace in each, also an oven.—Apply at this office. MHHO LET, a five-roomed House, I Upper Symonds-steet, good view.—H. Pjrtingtoii, 57, Queen-street. MltpOß SALE, a comfortable " House, situated in the most healthy part of Parnell.—Apply to Mr A. Saunders, No 2, Insurance Buildings. FOK~SALE, a small Farm, 3 miles from town, of seven acres, beautifully situated. . with deep water frontage ts the harbour, all fenced and subdivided, wih neat Cottage, and garden in good cultivation ; also a brickyard close to tho water edge, with shed aiid at pliances mitable for extensive works. —J. Daviee. House and Land Agent, Junction Store, Karangabape Road DEVON PORT.—An Acre of Vol canic Land and Two-storey Bouse for £175 cash. Well-finished Cottage on tne Beach at 10s a week.—Oliver M»yb. MTfOR SALE, a Cottage, of four JL rooms, in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Samuel Coehriue and Son, Fort-street, TO LET, an Allotment adjoining Ids 'cs's Bond.—E hH. Isaacs. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, the Shop and Dwelling-house, lately occupied by Bass, Shoemaker ; aL,o, two Cottages -it and X Duder, House Agents. _____ TT7OR. SAL.X, the Magnificent Kap's .rJ PIANO, now upcd by the Siinonsen Opera Company—the fiiuet instrument in the colony. Price £100 Apply to Hartin Simonsen. 4? ~AA Sn~~TRUST~MONEY To OWiJU *-S Ler.d on good Freehold Sncnritr- — Apply to F. L. Prime, JKsUie Agent, 2S, Insnranoe Building?. FOR SALE, CHEAP GRAVEL, SUITABLE TOR PATHS OR GARDEN 3. JOSEPH CRAIG, Fort-street FTTENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock JL on Friday, Bth instant, for Erecting1 a Strong Room anu a Verandah.—Particulars from T. P. Camerou, Architect jy/TILNE AND QHOYCE, Lately Trading,,.under the Title of M. & C. MILNE, ABE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, IN AM. THB NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES FROM TETK LONDON, PABIS, ANI>SVI_OJA»MABKETS. The following are a few specialities :— NKW PARIS MILLINERY STRAW and FELT HATS FEATHERS, Flowers, Torquoise, Satins, &c. JAOKETS in Real Sealskin JACKETS, in Imitation Sealskin, Velvet, Mate lasso, Cloth, &c. MANTLES, Cuirasse and Tabliers WATERPROOFS, in Ladies' Child's, and Maids' SHAWLS.JHyde Parks, Palliums SKIRTS, in Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, &o. COSTUMES, in Ladies' and Childrens" SILKS, Black and Colored DRESS GOODS, a large variety, In all the uewes etyleß and shades BALL DRESSES ready made FURS and Fur Trimmingß FRINGES and Trimmingß for Dresses, Mantles, dbc- WOOL GOODS, large variety UNDERCLOTHING, Baby Linen, &c. CORSETS, in Ladies' ana Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. UMBRELLAS, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. BLANKETS, White and Coloured RUGS, Flannels Quilts, Calicoes, Shirtings, &o. JACKETS and MANTLE CLOTHS, in Satarra. Beaver, Deerskin, Lambskin, Waterproof Tweed, &c. SHIRTS, in White and Crimean; Undershirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, &c. Wedding, and Mourning Orders promptly executed. MILNE ANITcHOYCE, (Lately1? trading as M.^and C. Milne), CHEAPSIDIHi HOUSE, & 224 Queen-street BWCHWWg3F TADIES! ADIBS KB- THE CHEAPEST DRESSES "®B EVER OFFERED IS AT <g- DYSON'S. Jgl ■ FULL DRESS, 12 y2&M,.ONLT- 9s. lid., Worth about double A most suitable Dress for between the Seasons. NO FICTION, But Genuine Bargains !!! come early and secure them 84, que en-street, Next Waters', Confectioner. B. W. DYSON, is now . : OFFERING THE GREATEST BARGAINS In Direct Importations of "DRUSSELS AND IJIAPESTRY QARPETS, FELT CARPETS, all widths, KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, Hearthkdgs, Floorcloth, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, QUILTS, &c. VB~ The attention of Hotelkeepers and Parties Famishing is especially requestel, as the Goods are to be sold Unusually Cheap ! 84, Q XT X B'N - [sjT R X X T, Opposite^the^Cabfltsnd. . ;;• .:wtj; '■:"■/. ,:iJ ':■•"•. U,-.i-v A



THEATRE ROYAL. Lesse .. .. Martin Slmonsen. M M EKSE SUCCESS! IIM JWENPF, SUCCESS! IMMENSE SUCCESS ! SIMON SEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY AT MILLION PRICES ! „_ TO-NIGHT ! MILLION PRICES ! *^ TO-NIGHT ! tW AND EVERY NIGHT! _^j And Every Night I FAUST ! faust ! paust i FAUST ! Gounod's Grand Legendary Opera, FAUST, was re ceived last night by a Crowded House with the Most Enthufciastic Applause, and will be repeated FOR IHE LAST TIME TO-NIGHT ! THIS (FBIDA.Y) EVENING, Bth SEPTEMBER, Gkand Fashionable Night ! Grand Fashionable Night ! FAUST ! Faust Signor Carmini Morley Mephistophles Mr J. Barrlngton Marguerita Mdme. Fy. Simonskn. Supported by the Entire Company, and assisted by the LEADING AiUTUER VOCALISTS 05" AUCKLAND, Mr. Bealb, Organist, (Who will preside at the ORGAN, kindly lent by Mr Brown), and the 8W CITY BAND ! -®a TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), LAST TIME OF MARTHA! Come Early and Secure Your Seats. Dress Circle Plan at Upton's, Queen-street Business Manager—Mr. W. T. Keith. BAELO VT~B CIRCuI MARKET RESERVE. LAST TWO NIGHTS ! I! TO-NIGHT r~JTO-NICHT \ Beautiful Fairy Ponies! Highly Trained Horses! Mammoth Troupe of Educated Dogs, Monkeys, &c. Young Roma, Daring Juvenile Elder! AND W. B. Bernard, Clown. N.B.—GRAND MTD DAY PERFORMANCE ON SaTCKL>AY AFTERNOON, at 2.30. PRICES OF ADMISSION:— First Class .... 2s WT .. .... ONE SHILLING.' Children, Half-price, Doors open at 7 30; commence at 8 o'cloci. W. CLARK, Agent. TTNION-STEE ET wYsLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Services. SUNDAY, SEPT. 10, Morninsr—Rev. W. Kirk. Evening—Key. T. Buddie. 3 o'clock—Rev. W. J. "Watkln, address. TUESDAY, SEPT. 12, TEA. MEETING, 6.30; PUBLIC MEETING 780 Tickets, IS. » • ■ WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, at 7.30— Service of Song, " Joseph and his brethren." Admission. 6d • Child ren, 3d. ' SKATING RINK WILL OPEN IN THE DEVONPORT HALL, On FRIDAY EVENING. COOK & C 0., Proprietors. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. TEMPERANCE HALL, TO-MORROW EVENING, At 7.30 O'clock. Admission—THREEPENCE. Musical Director Carl Bntschkow. Lads under 1G will be charged 6d, unless accom. panied by Parents or Guardians. By order, CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. rpo CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. Save Your Horsb-flesu. A. MACKIE makes Spring Carts on a new principle of lightness, with streDgth combined, all his own work. Everything guaranteed. A Cart to carry 35 owt. only weighs 10J cwt. ROYAL STANDARD CARRIAGE FACTORY, Durham-street. CONSTRUCTING CULVERTS, VJ DITCHING, &c, KOMOKORIKI ROAD. Tenders for above works will be received at the Superintendent's Office until noon of MONDAY the 17th instant. Plans and specifications at the Publio Works Office Shortland-s'reet, and at Mr. Palmer's Sawing Station, Komokoriki Road H ALLRIGHT, Provincial Inspector of Works. *V 6 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 16th instant, for the Erection of a Store in Fort str-et. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, ___^ Architect TX7RITING and Bookkeeping taught. » T Schools and Families visited System ol Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt ol £2 — Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writinp Master,, 73, Grey-street, Auckland, JUST PUBLISHED, The New and Popular American Song, Darling jLtttle Jessie \ PRICE-ONE SHILLING. PUBLISHED by H. BRETT, Stab Office; may be obtained at Mr Tnrrell's, Queen-street; Mr Brown, Bhortlandstreet; and Messrs Wayte, Upton and Co., and Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen-street. J^ O T I ~~C EL The Yearly Meeting of the Journeymen Bakers' Ars-iolotlon will be held at the Britlßh Hotel on Saturday, the 9th instant, at 7.30 p m. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. VfR SYMONS' ART UNION; Works now on view at Messrs W« Phillipps and Son, Queen-street, from whom Shares may be purchased, or from the undersigned. UPTON & CO. J^ O T I C E~. Samuel Coombes has made arrangements with Mi John Ford (who has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheon), to superintend that Branch in hie establishment. APPOINTMENT OF RETURN ING OFFICER. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, Sept. 8,1876. . It la hereby notified that the City Council hay appointed Councillor F. L Prime the Returning Officer, by and before whom the Election «rf a Councillor on the 22nd Instant, shall be conducted. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk.



■pLEOTION OF COUNCILLOR City Conncil Offices, Auckland, September 8,1876. In pursuance of " The Municipal Corparations Act, 18H7," »nd the Amendment Acts therso , I, Frederick Lambert Prime, Councillor, and Returning Officer of the Ci'y of Auckland (dnlj' appointed), do her«by give notice that an Election will be held on FRIDAY, the 22ad day of September instant, for the return of a Qualified Peraon to act as a Councillor of the Cuy 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 »t this Office, before 4 p.m on the day next preceding the domination 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 Returning Officer. rpHB KENTISH HOTEL, _L W A I U X TT, Is now replete with every comfort and convenience for Travellers and Visitors. Paddocks and xtablinsr. Agent for s.s. Tarn o" Shanter. T. S. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. T^OTICE TO SHIPWRIGHTS A Quarterly General Meeting of the Auckland Ship wrights' Protection Society will be held in tho Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on Monday evening, September 11, at 7,30. All members not attending will be fined. J. BAIRD, Secretary. By Appoint- c3SJ«iSSE»33SJ-' Thf Marquis of meiit to -^^PS^^^h^^ Normanby. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW CLASS OP JEWELLERY. A NEW STYLE OF JEWELLERY has lately been brought out, which is very lovely aDd very effective. It is CARVED out of the PINK SHELL 1 rom which PINK CAMEOS, now somewhat out of date, used to be made. Nothing can possibly be imagined more b.autiful than the colouring of this New Jewellery, shading from the most vivid, yet delicate, rose-colour to purest white, exquisite in tint as the edges of the petalß of a rose, or the sun-flushed snow of an Alpine peak rising against a summer sunset. Pink Coral hr.s a yellowisn tine-?, 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, mate this NEW JELLEWERY MORE COSTLY THAN CORAL. rjnO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Wool Shed at Napier. Plans and specifications may heseen at G. HOLDS HIP, 47 Insurance Buildings. A MEXICAN BBWIN[G MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OP MECHANISM. BIMPIiE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE. I sews with the least possible amount of labour, ana a girl of twelve years can run It without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE iB the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewuag Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Loek-stitoh (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension and Is adapted to every variety of sewing for any wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest. And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, rufflea hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, witn Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It la not necessary for ub to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine In the Market, WITHOUT EEGABD TO PBIOB, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine A fair trial, in competition with other machines, we will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete In box — ** M> With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 Some thousands of these machines have now been old in New Zealand, and they have given the utmoßt possible satisfaction, as testified to In numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five yean. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Stobekepebs Throughout the Colony L. D. NATHAN & CO., SOLE AGENTB. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merohan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels. Risks oa Specie subject to speoial arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. QKO. P. r. I [ESTABLISHED 18 53. EDWARD WAYTE, WHOLESALE AND- RETAIL BOOKSELLER AND STATCONEK, 100, QuiCEN -STREET. Books for School Prizes Birthday Gifts. School College Books Maps, Globes, School Diagrams, &c. Advantageous terms offered to Country Booksellers, Stationers, Store-keepers, and Book buyers generally. English Papers and Magazines regularly. MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS 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 and Bills of Sale paia out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yrarly, 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 forward on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or o»Per" sonal application to /' MR. J. B. BUER. Shortland House, ahortlwd-^reet, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential ..-• jf , _5- TO-MORROW. SHOP FITTINGS, FIXTURES,' AND COUNTERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow (SatHrd »y>, September 9 at 12 o'clock noon, at the Panthoou, Queen-street, The Shep Fittings, Fixtures, Couuters, Gasfittings, eto eto. of the Pantheon Olothing Establish ment, lately fn the occupation of Mr.James Ford, All New and In First-class Condition. Jk Terms—Cash.