TELEGRAPHIC.

(FEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. DRAINAGE CASE. lii the Warden's Court to-day the case fciiokaraka Drainage Association v. Crown •incess, for draining contribution, was card. Mr Macdonald for the plaintiif and Mr Tyler for defendant. CRUSHING. The Crown Princess has 120 loads ordinary crashing stuff, and GO loads inferior, from the slip, yielded 291 ozs gold. The Kurauui Hill tribute, Northy's party, crushed 25 tons for 49 ozs. 14 dwts. 12 grs. HASTINGS, this day. THE GREAT EXTENDED YIELD. The Great Extended have cleaned up after three weeks run of ten hours a day. The return is most satisfactory, resulting in a nice bar of melted gold weighing 4,?ozs ISdwls. They expect 60ozs for the month, oven at the present rate of crushing, but a breakage occurred to one of the cast iron wheels connected with the turbine, so they decided to dean up, pending repairs. TAURANGA, this day. THE KAIMAI OBSTRUCTIONS. In pursuance of the resolutions passed at the recent1 meeting a deputation, waited on Mr Brabant to urge the interference of the Government in removing the obstacles to the prospecting of Kaiinai. Telegrams have been transmitted to Sir George Grey, Captain Morris, Messrs Shcchan, Swanson, and Dr Henry, urging them to stir up the Government, as popular feeling here is much incensed at these improper delays. BLACKMAIL. Hori Tupaca has been paid £50, but a new party of Maori horseleeches have started up, and claim compensation. Where is this thing to end ? TAWHIAO'S REMARKABLE MANIFESTO. The "Bay of Plenty Times" publishes a remarkable proclamation from the Maori King to the tribes in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupo districts. It is a most unique specimen of the veritable ancient Maori language. The document is translated with explana tory notes by Mr. J. C. Young, licensed in terpreter, who was assisted by Mr. Marsh, an intelligent leading Arawa chief. The proclamation was keenly sought after by the " Herald's" own correspondent here, who offered a considerable sum for it. The King urges the maintenance of pence, and deplores the want of unanimity among the Maori people. It invites the wanderers to return to the King's fold, consequent upon which a new era will down for both races. THE FOREST MAN ON PUS TRAVELS. Captain Campbell Walker arrived yesterday. PROPOSED COACH TO NAPIER. Tenders for a once-a-week coach service between Tauranga and Napier, are in vited. Open till noon of Saturday. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT KATIKATI. A. iirc at Katikati dertroyed Dennis Foley's farm buildings. HEAD OF A MO A. Tlie natives picked up on the beach, be tween Tauranga and Makelu, the head of a moii, and measuring 3 feet 6 inches from the back of the skull to end of the upper mandible. It was washed out of the sand hills during the recent gale. The remains have been purchased by Mr. Edgcumbe. DUNEDIN, this day. THE DUNEDIN "STAR" IN HYSTERICS. Sir" George Grey's telegram lias nearly driven the " Star" crazy. It concludes v rabbid article by saying the telegram is bunkum; and the "Star" then launches out in a wild and absurd style against Sir GeOrSC?H& ART EXHIBITION. It is anticipated that over 200 pictures will be exhibited at the art exhibition next month. It is intended to keep it open for a fortnight, and endeavour to dispose of some of Ihe pictures at the close by an art

union. . , The Blue Spur claim-holders intend to test .systematically the value of the tailings by a crushing by machinery. 110SLYN SUPPORTS MACANDREW. A_t a meeting at Koslyn a vote of confi dence was passed in Mr Burns, and a reso lution was carried, condemning the govern ment measures, expressing approval of Mr Macandrew's action, and a determination to support him

11 " SPORTING. The Forbuiy Park Spring meeting is fixed Saca^REW-and the governor. His Excellency the Governor lias not deigned to reply to Mr Macaudrews last letter, and the correspondence is therefore regarded as closed. ENQUIRY RE STRANDING OF THE] ' " BEAUTIFUL STAR. \t the enquiry re the stranding of the Beautiful Star, the principal evidence given was us follows :—Captain Stewart gave the mate the course as N. by E. half h., .and that N. by E. would do if there was no sea on. The witness estimated the damage to vessel at £600. . William Casen, acting chief officer, said Captain Stewart told him when- outside- Tairoa heads to steer N. by K. Witness Haiti he did not think that far enough out, but Stewart replied that if he steered IS. )>y E half E. it would take the vessel too iar ,'off Witness went by the Captain s order, and steered N. by E. Witness received no orders from the Captain to call him. He \iul known the coast well for eleven, years, wd thought the course laid down by £I}C r-n^nm too far in. The course he always j ,„' . vJxen left in charge by Captain Peter „. N. by E. hall E. He thought he m • Hi, ,w hour before the vessel stranded. He did i.^t call the captain. THE' KEEF TO BE BOUYED. Tl,p T-Tn-b our Authorities intend to recom ,npn i that Ui c reef should be boiiycd or its Kings' fight,*! the Moeraki head, lamL HOW DOCTORS DIFFER. The " Star " sa ys tlie legal opinions from beware directly the reverse of £jat is stated in to-days telegrams. The Uwyeis uphold the validity of the Abolition Act I[t is said that Macftwcy expresses the opinion that if the Act was ultra vires in the first, instance, the Queen* assent validates it. £MYTHIES' PROSECUTION AGAINST RUSSELL. Mr Smytliies explained in Court that the I^,-ri in prosecuting Russell is to clear i -''^ If f he effects of the Litter's affidavit. n i seXs adjourned for a fortnight, to SKTSttS piluction of the original ;;lJ2 v ; t nowin\Vellington.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. SEARCH FOR WRECK OF GENERAL GRANT.

. • i The schooner Him troin tue from laudwoxji side the cWis She auOTIS NeW and wife, placed tobTlir M,nkton, with pro«- They Were nearly starving, and subsisted on seal iiesh and shell-fisu.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. TERMS MADE WITH ENGLISH CRICKETERS. At a meeting of cricketers last night, it Avas resolved to accept the terms of the English cricketers—give them a bonus of £60, and allow them the gate and booth privileges. PROPOSED MATCH WITH OTAGOJ AND COMBINED TEAM. It is intended if possible to play a match with Otago the same week as with the English eleven, and also to get up a com bined team of Otago and Canterbury men to play them. The Christchurch team will number eighteen.

A MARTYR TO CONSISTENCY.

On yesterday morning a chest of drawers, part of the furniture of the Rev. J. Paul, was seized at Onehunga under distress warrant for non-payment of the Education tax, and sent to Cochrane's auction mart for sale. This is the second seizure of Father Paul's furniture that lias been made for the Education tax, from which it would appear that like some others he is a consistent opponent of the Provincial tax, and prefers to. suiter a species of legal martyrdom rather than recant from his principles. The rev. gentleman is not alone in misfortune.

THE MAIL SERVICE.

WHEN the s.s. Australia was here, it was rumoured on board that she would be the last branch boat from Kandavu. Whether tin's is likely to prove true or not, avc are not in a position to state, but we can positively inform our readers that a change is imminent, and notwithstanding the fondness with which the Dunedin members stick to the absurd coastal service, we believe that portion of the route is doomed. But it will be impossible to alter the route by lopping the coastal service alone, and it is now pretty certain that in future the boats will come direct to Ncav Zealand, via Honu lulu only, and will go on from here to Sydney. What port will be made the calling place of this colony is also undeter mined. Captain Dow, who was engaged by the contractors to make a formal and full report while be was coming through in the City of Sydney, came here, it is understood, predisposed to choose the Bay of Islands, but on comparing the individual advan tages of each place, and estimating the chance traffic which is likely to be picked up between here and Sydney, lie alter d his mind, and has gone away with the in tention of reporting favourably on the route formerly used by the A.S.N. Com pany's boats. In the meanwhile, we believe the 'New Zealand Government lias made a distinct offer to the Government of New South Wales for a reconstruction of the route. In a few days we are likely to hear the results of the negociations.

ENGLISH CRICKETERS RECEPTION COMMITTEE.

The committee appointed about two months ago to arrange for the visit of the All England Eleven met at the Thames Hotel last evening, for the purpose, of hearing Mr Buckland's report of his negotiations with the Racing Club for the ti.se of their ground, and for other business. Mr It. Ynte.s was voted to the chair. Messrs Buckland, Dufaur, Cotton, Lanklmm, and Macdonald, 0.X., were the other members present. Alter Mr Buckland's statement, a resolution was passed conlirm. the action of that gentleman in all respects, and endorsing I lie agreement made with the Racing Club for the use of their ground for the season. Messrs Buckland, 'Yttt.es, and Lunkham were appointed as committee to look after the preparation of the ground. The ques tion of extending the committee of management was favorably entertained, and it was resolved on the motion of Mr McDonald, duly seconded, that the names of His Honor Sir George Grey, the hon. Mr Whitaker, M.H.R., Mr Justice Gillies, his Worship the Mayor of Auckland, his "Worship the Mayor of the Thames, and Judge Fepton be added to the committee, and that Sir George Grey be. re quested to act as President, and the oilier gentlemen as Vice-Presidents. Tt was conse quently agreed that meetings oi' committee should be convened by circular and advertise ment, and that four should constitute a quorum. Another meeting was arranged to be held as soon as replies ai'C received from the new eom mittoemon. Various projects for raising funds were discussed, and in addition to an organised subscription, it was proposed that a preliminary match for admission to which a small charge could bo made, should bo arranged to come off a few days boforo the Knjrlish. match. Nothing definite was resolved on the subject. The com mittee adjourned at nine o'clock,

£1000 REWARD.

Tins sensational drama, which has many at tractions, was repeated last evening at the Theatre Royal with even more success if possi ble, than on the previous evening. Our last issue contained a general description of this drama, which renders it unnecessary to repeat the characters and incidents in detail. The play evidently gave great satisfaction to all present-, as the mood and frequent applause of the audi ence proved. Mr and Mrs Hall and Mr llollo way were called before the curtain, and received the expressive approval of tho people;. The farce "Twenty minutes with a Tiger,' was again produced, amid roars of laughter. Mr Searle, as the Tiger, was fully up to the murk, and was beautifully tamed down. The story of Nicholas Nickleby, dramatized from tue novel of Dickens is announced for this evening, and, we may say, that those who have never wit nessed its performance, may anticipate a plea sure Mr Hall will appear as tho simple, kindly, Newman Noggs, and Mrs Hall will impersonate '' Poor Smikc," whose very name is calculated to stir the better feelings of our nature.

MANGONUI PRESERVED FRUIT.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) g tR _-TVjir attention has been called to an article in your issue of the 21st ult., in reference to pre served peaches. AH there are a few mistakes in the article in question \ take the liberty ot correcting then) : it is no), true, that Kelly and Matthews are in partnership in this matter. Matthews may have senl; some to town, hut by far the greater portion was preserved by Mr Kelly and sent by me to town—nparly one thou sand tins, all labelled and weighing SJ-lbs., 51bs., and 7'lbs. These have been pronounced very suneriOP, and equal to the American, if not better. Yet, strange to say, owing to the capriciousness of the people ot Auckland this branch of Provincial industry is almost shut out of the Auckland market.. It is nearly the same in every other branch of local industry—the Southern Provinces, Australia, ajid America sluttingowmarket to the detriment or -Auck land produce. I say from experience, and with out fear of contradiction, there is not encourage ment jHvcii to local industry in Auckland, and to prove tl is action I will state a case, the truth of which I can ypueh for. A person in the North having some rnu:ou and hams to dispose, ot Took them to Auckland, whon he, was ottered the o°v figure of 3Jdpcr lb. for them, W wishing to give them away he had them sent dtarß to a Mend in Canterbury with instructions to repack them and send back to Auckland; and on their second arrival in Auckland they were im mediately sold at iqd per lb Thtaproyestho say ins that far oil' birds liave fine feathers. Mi Kelly who makes his own tins, is prepared to supply any quantity and at a reasonable price. I forward you a tin of quinces tor your opinion, ami as this " cause hicks assistance"! hope you will give it your serious consideration.- I am, etc RobebtM. HOUSTON. LWehayc sampled our'con-espondenfs package, and think the prc servo Janstond very well on its own merits. Good wine needs no buali.-ED. &.&.\

CITY HALL DRAPERY AND FURNI TURE ARCADE.

Mbssbs Hotxoway and Gakliok have lately been busy making important alterations in their premises at the City Hall, Queen-street. I h. changes are now pretty well completed, and the City Hall Arcade is now ll>e largest furniture and drapery enipnriujn in AiiekbuKi. The lar.^e hall lately used as a place of amTiscmenl is now thrown into the business establishment as a show-room, and gives a length ot IGb feet to the premises, which are 35 feet wide. The drapery department still occupies the shop fronting Queen-street. This lias been much improved by the removal of part of the ceiling, by which a large increase of litfht is obtained from an upper window. Here we see a large display ot drapery and clothing of every description, It is in tnc hall itself, however, that the show is most, inir T>osinK. This large apartment is now arranged as a furniture depot on the most extensive scale. On the south side there is a gallery for bedroom fiu-n lure. Here arc to be seen bedsteads, bed din "ami bedroom iittings of every kind conye- CMt'lv arranged forlnspcction. On the north side n ■ the lrill are the carpets. Ot these there are SwMdsof 100 patterns in Brussels tapestry and X Sminster, in addition to stair carpets and

distinguishing feature about the furniture is the strength and neatness of the frames, which are all manufactured on the premises. Engaged in this work the firm have a dozen men con stantly employed in the upstairs department. Damask, horse hair, rep, cretonne, and leather upholstery give plenty of choice to intending purchasers. Then we see extensive assortments of tablecloths, curtains, floor cloths, looking glasses, wardrobes, &c, &c, so that per sons wishing to furnish, can completely stock their house from the one establishment. A visit to Messrs Holloway and Garlick's establishment will amply repay the time spent upon it. Mr 11 Oranwell, formerly of Cranwcll and Co., Short land-strect, superintends the cabinet depart ment.

CAPT. SUTTIE ON AUCKLAND HOSPITALITY.

The following letter has been kindly handed to us for publication by Mr. Cairns : —"H.M.S. Nymphe, at Auckland, Oct. 7th 1876". Sir, —Asweareabout to leave this port of the station and colony of Ncav Zealand, we cannot do so without thanking the Ball Committee and the inhabitants of the town of Auckland for the kindness and hospitality shewn towards both myself and the officers and ship's company of this ship during our stay in this port, which we are none of us likely ever to forget.—l have the honor to be, sir, yours, F. J. SIJTTIE, Captain. — Mr. A. Cairns, Chairman Ball Committee."

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs IT. S. Meyers and Co. held a Large sale of American fruits, &c, at their stores, ex mail steamer Australia. The trnue was well re presented, and keen biddingrcxis, d throughout. Apples realised 3Jd to l-}d per !b ; . 'are, 5d toSid pcrlb: onions, Id per lb ; filberts..- ,dto9dper 1b; cheese lljd; they also disposed <<: privately the balance of Knights K.B. Brand jams in a lino at 7s 9d per dozen.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand, £18 155.; buyers, £18 15s.

National Bank—Sellers, 693. Colonial Bank (10s paid up), 31s. 6d ; sellers 32s Gd.

South British Insurance—Buyers, 5Gs. 6d. ; sellers, 58s. National Insurance—Buyers, 255. New Zealand Insurance, 78s. Od; buyers, 78s. 6d: sellers, 80s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, 535. (new). Caledonian—Buyers, 12s. 6d. Crown Princess—Buyers, ;">s.; sellers, 5s 9d. Wailekauri—l(s/3; buyers, 10/0; sellers, 17/0. Queen of May (new) —0,1 6/6. Union Beach, (50/; buyers, 58/6 ; sellers, Cl/. Tokatea—Sellers, 10/0. Itoyal Oak—Buyers, 5/6 : sellers, 5/9. Bank of England—Sellers, 2/2. Golden Arrow —Sellers, 1/. lied Queen—2,'G: sellers, 2/G. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Tho Custom House clock was wrong again to-day. It always is wrong. To the Editor : Sir, —In reference to a local appearing in your "morning contempo rary, the " Herald," -which states that, " It is the intention of the City Council to employ the watering- cart whenever it is found necessary &c." I beg to state that the City Council give me no remuneration whatever for watering the streets. The two water carts and the pumps on the wharf are lent to me, to use during the term ; and I have to rely on the benevo lence of the ratepayers to cover expen ses. The reason for my making these statements is in consequence of an inhabi tant of Queen-street, refusing to give me anything, on the ple;i that ho believed the City Council had paid me all. the while.— Yours, GEORGE Wilson, Nelson-street. Mr Maurice It. Keesing, of Mr Oulli waite's office, has, we learn, passed his examination as barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. The formation of Napier-street, has been commenced by the contractor, and judging from the vigorous start, the work will be out of hand in a very short space of time. The heavy stone culvert in the gully is we]l under weigh. At its narrowest part, the road will be 36' feet, wide, sloping at the bottom of the embankment to tho full width of the street. The level involves a cutting of several feet at the entrance to Sheridan-street ; the gradient will be a very e;isy one To the Public op Auckland.—A gentile man for many years in my employ is now in England selecting, on my account, goods spe cially adapted for this province. To make room i'or consignments shortly expected, L shall, Tor (lie present, offer my large stock (to which I invite your attention) at unusually low prices, with extra allowance; for cash. MY BOOK STOCK comprise Standard Works in Theology, History, the Sciences, Travel, Fiction, and Poetry, elegantly-bound Gift and Table-books, many thousands volumes adapted for children and young persons, libraries, and prizes; Eolucat ioual '.Books (used in the schools under the Hoard of Kducation), Technical and Toy .Books, Maps&c. In Stationery I keep lull stocks of every descrip tion required for the desk, count ing house, and private use. To teachers under the Board I act as agent-receiving and forwarding their salaries monthly. I shall be. happy to Bupply Lists of Works in every Department of Litera ture. All orders with which I may be favoured will receive my prompt and careful attention.— KOWAHD WAYTJi, 101, Queen-street.— September 30Lh, 1076.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1876.



A U CX L A N D STE A M 4§ES3S§3* J^- PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR WAITARA & NEW PLYMOUTH. Tho s.s. GO-AHEAD will leave the Mamikau for the above ports TO-MORROW (Thursday), 12th October, at 1 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. mtIOUNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH'S 1 PRICES CURRENT (Whoijksalk) :— Sacks. lOOlbs. 50lbs. ifi s. d. & s. d. & s. d. Crown Brand Flour, per ton 15 0 0 15 10 0 1G 0 0 T. S. F. Canterbury Flour, ditto - - - 13 10 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 Seconds ditto ditto - 11 10 0 Sharps, ditto - - - 810 0 Bran, ditto - - - - 7 0 0 .. Fowl Wheat, per bushel, Is. 3d. to Is. Gd. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks ami fiajjs nob returnable. Terms—Cash, Auckland, September it), lijffi, mHE AUCK LA N D GR A PIII C X On SATURDAY. -\%T PHIL LIPS AND SON, W » 05 anu 07, QUEEN-STREET, Are now offering their Immense Stock of all kinds of PICTURES at a labgb discount. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wcllesicy strcet. _ "ANTED, by a Young Lady, a situa tion as ]S"iivsery Governess in a gentle man's family.—Address, Miss Grey, Newton Post-office, ANTED, a steady Youth for tho Thames, to deliver bread with a pack horbe, and assist in the bakehouse; must liave a knowlodge of the trade.—Apply to llollerson and Carlaw, Nelson-street. ANTED, a competent General Ser vant and an experienced Nurse.—Apply at this office. \^rANTED, a Machinist for a Tailoring V V Department in New Plymouth, wages 30rf • also a Tailor at £3 per week.—Apply to Garret t Bros., JVakeliold-street. WILL Shortly be Published, iv Hudi brastic Vei-sc, an q.nswev to the question " Who Stole tlic Curtains T with a sketuh of the characters concerned in tho raid. By"" \ erif;a§ f " "^TSTANTED, a General Servant for the YY Waikato.—Apply Mr Bloom, Queen street. WANTED, tor the Thames, a Female Cook, and to assist in the Washing.— Apply Mr Phillips, Forester's Arms, Albert street. ANTED, a steady Man, constant em ployment.—G. Foster, Bootmaker, Pitt street. WANTED, Eight Pickmen with picks. Martin Donuher, Reclamation Works, Freeman's Bay.



WANTED, an active Boy able to milk a cow.—Apply at this oflice. WANTED, good Machinists, also good Finishers at piece work.—Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakofleld-strcet. PAYNE, CoUe«?c~Hm7! >oi]sonby! © BEST BREAD, 3d. per Loaf at the Shop, 3^d. delivered. ANTED, a first-class Female Cook for an Hotel. —Apply at this office. WANTED, an Upholsterer; one who is acquainted with Polishing preferred. Apply to Langley and Newman, Napier. ANTED to LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah Cottage (neighbourhood of Symonds-street), tjood well, tank, &c—Apply to Socrotary Mechanics' Institute WANTED, an Improver to the Cabinet making.—Apply to J. B. Smyth, second next door to Star Othce. WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy, Harness, to know that the. under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for.sale at cost prico, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Albornyte.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. __ WANTED KNOWN, that the Fitting Shop and Howe's Sewing Machine Agency is REMOVED higher up the street, opposite the Police Court. Just, Received, per llero, a fresh shipment of Domestic and Leather Machines, These machines, as made by the Original Inventor of the Sewing Machine (Eliaa Howe, jun.), have never yet been equalled either in principle or excellence of manufacture. Re pairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gauges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W~ ANTED to SELL, -immediately, a Bargain, a Freehold Building Allotment oft'Karangahape Road. Also, 13J acres of Good Land, bounded by a creek, fenced, slab house, good well of water, 15 acres cleared and under grass, 10 acres valuable bush, easy distance from town.—For particulars apply at the Cheap Bed ding and Furniture Mart, corner of High and Victoria-streets East, near Greyhound Hotel.-- N.8.—8-roomed Housed to Let in Upper Queen street. WAN TEDIvNOWN, we are delivering our best Ti-troe Wood, fu 11 measurement, within the City, at 12s. per ton cash.— W. and G. WINBTONJB. ANTED, Purchasers of Furniture, Cooking Utensils, large Copper Boilers, Stoves and Ovens, Ironmongery, Spades, &c., Sashes, Doors, Carpenter's Tools, &c, Books, Boots, Clothes, &c. Something to suit all classes at the Cheap Furnitures Mart, corner High and Victoria-street East, near Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Prices to suit the times. WANTED Known, that the Market Coal and Firewood Yard is now open. Coal and Firewood delivered in town and sub urbs. Goods removed, and Carting of every description done. An .Express always to be had at the yard.—W. Jamiesox, Jltx., Propiotor. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store. —For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street. East. WANTED Known that I am delivering ni3 r best Titreo Wood within the city at 12s per ton; cut, 13s cash; full measurement guaranteed.—W, A. Smith. Coal and Steam Fire wood Depot, corner of Hobson and Wyndham streets. WANTED Known, Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired: Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wollesley- Rtroet East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended. "O^AN'J'ED Known, that MONTAfiUK'S t $ Royal Cigar Divan, two doors from the , Dress CiroloEntrance of the Theatre Royal, is now OPEN, where the Public of Auckland can obtain all the Choices! Brands of llnvannah Cigars and Best American Tobuccos, at the lowest possible prices. A visit is respectfully solicited. WANTED KNOWN that John Taylor is prepared Lo supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors. Sashes, Mouldings, &c, al the lowest possible prices, at his Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. W" KIT IN G AND BOOK KEEP ING TAUGHT. — Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part, of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2.—Address : Mr. Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey street, Auckland. WANTED Known, Garments made to measure at a day's not ice if required, and at a reasonable price.' All '('weeds warranted shrunk.—Samuel Coonibes, City Clothing' Mart. WANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton lioad. WANTED KNOWN, that the proprie tor of the Turkish Baths has enlarged his Callidarium, erected an extra shampooing rooin, and introduced Bartholomew's Patent Ventilator. Ten persons can now be passed through in an hour. Two shanipooors in attend ance on Saturdays. They are now replete, and all the benefits of a T. B. are realised. The quarterly season tickets are about to be issued cheap. Open daily from 9 am to (j pm. Ladies Thursday. L Jrices: 3/6; Saturday afternoon, 2/; eight' tickets for ,-fil XI. N.B.—The Baths are open every Wednesday morning, at U o'clock. Quarterly T ickcis_£l 10A 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 styIe.—WILLIAM LION'S, Machine Ruler and Account Book Mainl ine! urer, next, door to the Evening S'i'An Office, Wyndham-sl rent. ANTED Known, that p. Gold IK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moaildings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c;., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cua tom-house-strect. THE OPENING MATCH 01^ THE SEASON, AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUB VKKSUS 11.M.5. SAPPHIRE, Will be Played in the Domain GROUND on SATURDAY NEXT. Wickets to be Pitched at 1 p.m. sharp. Auckland Players are requested to be on the ground punctually. S. JACKSON, JUN., Hon. Sec. A.C.C. "OARNELL SKATING CLUB. h Members are requested to take notice that SATURDAY, the lltli October, will he the Last Evening of the .Season. | A T TEN TI ON!— AUCKLAND n J\. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, "■ The MONTHLY INSPECTION of the Bat tery and Band will beheld in the Drill-shed on THURSDAY next, the 12th-instant, at 7.30 p.m., in Full Dress Uniform, with arms and accoutre ments. A full attendance is requested. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain. J "AMES WILSON, Evangelist, from Ireland, purposes (D.V.) to deliver a series of;PAnnKssii!S in' this-Province, jn n-id of the Widow and Orphan Funds connected with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and hopes to gain the sympathy and co-operation of the Ministers and others interested in the cause of Christ. He purposes (D.V.) to be in the City of Auckland on October 12th, when he will be glad to have a private interview with any Protestant Minister, or any person who may take an interest in this good work, at the United Service Hotel, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock p.m. He will be also most happy to Preach the Gospel gratis to any Protestant Church who may receive : him on Sabbath, October 15, when he will give >an interesting account of the Lord's work in the North of Ireland. TO A R R I V E~ PER Tamaya & City ok Auckland : 1(> cases Saddlery, Whips, Spouge, and General Saddlers'lronmongery 1 cask Cart I fames 1 bale Docshair. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), Wijolksalp; Saddlers, &c, Walsall, England; andHigli-street, Auckland. HAVE JUST -OPENED a few d<acii of ' Leslie's Thread Socks for Gentleman's wear at 25., or 235. per dozen. These Goods are with out doubt equally as pleasant wear as silk, and at one-third the price. Come early, as I have bnly a few.—Samuel CooaißKS. mo BUILDER S. Tenders are required for the Erection of a School House in Lnion-street. For particular---., atmly to Captain Williams, or T. W, Doonin, Church war Jen's, St, Matthew's.



FOR SALE, v Four-roomed Cottage ii Brown-street, Spi-ingbank, freehold, z bargain.—J. Lyall, Brown-street. FOR SALE, a Five-roomed House ii: Wake field-street.—Apply to Samuel Coch rano and Son. IT^OR SALE, 1 3-horse and 1 2i-liora« . power Engine and Boiler; 1 li-ton Endless Chain Lilting Block, and 1 Machine for cutting and screwing gas pipe, bolts, &c, &c.—Apply tc Mr. George Kitchen, Auckland Brass Foundry, Lome-street, Auckland. TO LET, a Five-roomed House and Shop, with side entrance, in the Newton Road. Also, four roomed Cottage near the Edinburgh Castle, in Newton Road; good well of water. Enquire of Mr. Stevenson, Grocer.—Apply to J. Brock, Newton Road. Pino LET, two good Cottages in Edwardes- JL street in a thorough state of repair.—F. G. Ewington. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—-Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road,Ncwton. "F I^^^~s"h"eU~house; SjMi&M TO LET, a Furnished Seven-roomed House in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. MnjlO LET, the Auckland Servants' _!_ Registry Oilicc, foot of Grey-street- Apply to M. H. Busby, corner of Cook. street. Mg O LET, in St. George's Bay Koad, Painell, b Six-roomed House, wiiU front and bajJi verandah ; good supply of ra.ln and well water, and every convenience.— Apply to Richard Ktals, Purnell. MmO LET, or FOR SALE, on easy JL terms, 2 New Cottages, Ponsonby Road, 5 rooms each.—Apply at Maselicld's Foundry, Albert-street. nflO LET, at Newmarket, next the JL Post-office, a Shop and House of 3 rooms and kitchen, or Dwelling-house will be let separately.—Apply to J. Angus, at the Post-oilice. MRnO LET, a large commodious Shop, JL Albert Hotel Buildings, Queen-street. Rent moderate. —Apply to J. Stewart, Albert Hotel. ph 0 t 0 g r a p h y. Hemus and Hanna Have Just Received A FI NE CO L L E"C TION OF STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS OF THE XSF CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION ! "©a ON VIEW AT THEIR STUDIO, QUJBEN-STREET. CH E A P F I R E WOOD irou RESIDENTS OF PARNELL, AND OTHER PLACES. W. HODGSON, Mechanics' Bay, is Deliver ing Best Titree Wood (full measurement) at 12s. per ton; Puriri, 11s. Cash. m Ii a n~ k sT JL J. BEVEGE, Cook-street, begs to return his sincere thanks to his kind friends and neigh bours who assisted in putting out the lire, also in saving property;—especially to Superinten dent Hughes and the Members of the Fire Brigade, for the valuable aid they rendered on the occasion, without which kind assistance my losses must be very great; as it is, I lost 1 house, 1 stable (four-stalled), and the workshop is damaged. I was only insured for £50 on the liouso, and lose about £200 by damages. 1 am, yours thankfully, JAMES BEVEGE. ROBERT HARTLEY, having charge of the Kopuru Saw-Mill Company's Timber Yards, Breakwater Road, begs to notify to Builders, Contractors, Cabinetmakers, and others, that he has a Large and Varied Stock of TIMBER on hand, which he is selling at lowest rates. N.B.—Orders from the country will be delivered and stowed into the Railway Trucks if required.—October 10,1876. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell, Solicitors. r\ I X O IT L A R A, LINABTOY & CO. Finding1 that tlieir late Piemises ivare too small to allow of thuir doiiii? justice to their numerous Cus tomers and increasing Business, hava taken those COMMODIOUS PREMISES (Isitsly in the occupation of Mr. W. Wilson), 204 aud 206, QUEKN-STKEET. Taey take this opportunity of informing their numerous friends aud the general public that they will inaugurate the opening of their new Emporium by holding a UNIVERSAL S \LK. For Osk Month our Entire Shipment* of SPRING and SUMMBK DRESS GOO 1)3, MILLINERY, COSTUMES GEKTERA.L DIIAPRRY aud CLOTHING will D 6 in cluded in this GRAND SALE. A. L. & Co. beg to tender thfir sincere thanks to thoir manj' friends, and the genera! public, for their liberal patronage, and feel assured that nothing will no wanting on their part to insure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed on them since opening. DR'<SS GOODS. The immense choice of Fancy Dresses, compripin™ all the Lates". Novelties in faorlcs for Ladies' Cos tumes and Walking Drfssps, render it next to im possible to supply a complete list of th« gto::k now on view. Ladies will find i.i this Department a selection of GooOa unsurpassed as regards Variety of Material and Colouring. A PERFECT GIFT. 000 yards ofß Spring ard Summer Dress Materials bought a job, and must ba cleared, from 4Jd. ALL REMNANTS UNDER COST. A. Large Stoofe of Summer Skirtings, in plain, checked and striped Unions. FANCY DEPARTMENT. Tha Fancy Department comprises every novelty in Lidi.-s' Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Tien, Umbrellas), Fancy Goods, Haberdashery, &c, &c. SHOW ROOM. The attention of Ladies is particularly directed to the extensive choicn in the Millinery Department, Including a selection of the very luteßt introductions of English and French Millinery. • The Stock of Underclothing is also very Jaige, complete, and well assorted, anrt Ladies can b» supplied with every requisite article. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. Dresses Made on the Premises. Costumes and Dresses made in 21 hours' notice. Mourains; Orders promptly exeouted. You can rely on a Good Kitting Press, Fashionably made, and at half the usual Auckland price. A large Stock of Dresses and Costumes al ways on hand and made to order. £&~ Price List to ba had on application. A. LINABURY & CO., 204 &206, Queen-street, ; ■■' '•' ; .:.'■.. >■'■!•.; I ■•.tiiUSl-tiJllJi



i m H E A T R E ROYAL. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF MR. AND MRS. - JOHN L, HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! NICHOLAS NICKLEBY! I Written and arranged expressly for Mr. and Mrs. j? JOHN L. HALL. 3 TO-NIGHT—Mr. John L. Hall in his original ' impersonation of "* Newman Noggs." TO-NIGHT—Mrs. John L. Hall in her original impersonation of "PoorSmike." [ THURSDAY: Grand Compliment art and Farewell ; Benefit of Mb. JOHN L. HALL, Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Worship the Mayor, Captain Murk ay, and Officers of H.M.S. Sapphire. TH EA T R E ROY A L. Lessee .. R. J. DeLias. FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, KOHLER AND BENT'S NOVELTY I ENTERTAINMENT! SSF First Appearance in Ton Years of MR. R. i W. KOHLER, the most Versatile Musician ex tant, introducing Musical Novelties entirely new to the Southern Hemisphere. £2T First Appearance in Five Tears of MR. WILLIAM HORACE BENT, the Popular Comedian, Vocalist, and Character Artiste, in troducing the Greatest Novell ies in Polyphony, Songs, Anecdotes, Sketches, Farces, &c. And MR. CHARLES WARD, Pianist and • Violoncellist. Full particulars in future advertisements. ;IT I B E R N IA N BAN D. fThe MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Lobnb-STREET Hall, on WED NESDAY EVENING, 25th October, Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, os. each (refreshments pro vided), to be had from the Hon. Sees.; Messrs. Flynn, Stationer; H. Brennan, Boot and Shoe maker ; Lonergan, Naval and Military Tailor, M. Gallaher and J. Little, Thistle and Thames Hotels. Ladies by Invitation Card only. \ Master of Ceremonies: H. Brennan. H. P. HAYDFINT, ) Hon. J. DEMPSEV, j" Sees. 'ART U N I O N. MISS TEUTENBERG Intends disposing of, at an early date, on the ' Art Union principle, a large number of beauti fully executed NEEDLEWORK in APPLIQUE, EMBROIDERY, GUIPURE, &c. thirty prizes. 200 Members at £1 Each. Prize. £ s. d. I—Table Cover 30 0 0 2—-Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 3—Footstool 1 10 0 i— Smoking Cap 15 0 s—Pincushion and Watch-Pocket .. 2 0 0 G—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 7 —Lady s Easy Chair 15 0 0 B—Elegant Cushion 6 0 0 9—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 10 —Smoking Cap .. .. .. .. 15 0 11 —Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 12—Fire Screen 15 0 0 13—Beautiful Cushion 6 0 0 1 -I— Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 15—Smoking Cap 15 0 16—Tea Cosey 200 17—Footstool 1 10 0 18—Handsome Cushion 0 0 0 I!)— Guipure Antimacassar .. .. 5 5 0 20—Pincushion and Watch-Pockets .. 2 0 0 21—Cushion 500 22—Pocket Handkerchief Case .. .. 2 0 0 23—Tea Cosey 200 , 21—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 2 0 0 : 25—Lady's itUizabeUiianChair .. .. 12 0 0 ■ 26—Elegant Cushion 5 0 0 ■ 27—Tea Cosey 2 10 0 28—Drawing-room Bracket .. .. 10 0 ' 20—Cushion 5 0 0 ; 30—Cashmere Shawl 50 0 0 1 These really Magnificent Works of Art are NOW ON VIEW at MADAME NELSON'S Establishment, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, where tickets may also be procured. AUCKLAND CATTLE SHOW TO BE HELD AT MR. A. BUCKLAND'S YARDS, REMUERA, ox THURSDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1876, When upwards £500 will be given away in Prizes for HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &c, &c. For further particulars, see Posters or Adver tisements in Weekly Papers. Entries close November 1, 1876. WM. PERCIVAL Secretary. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN C H U R C H. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. SOIREE : WEDNESDAY EVENING, 18th October. EN GLI SII EDUCATI O~l^ ■ MISS L. WHITE begs respectfuily to inform i the residents of Symonds-street and adjoining district, that she intends to OPEN a Private School on Monday, the 113 th instant, at her resi dence, nearly opposite St Sepulchre's Church, where she will receive a limited number of pupils at reasonable charges. Lessons on the Pianoforte. Auckland, October 1870. ' nnENDERS are required for Erecting a ■ JL VILLA RESIDENCE, at Ponsonby, to the lAtli inst.— T. B. CAMERON, Architect. L>ILLIAKD TABLE. —For Sale, : -£-* one of Alcocb'a Boat Tables, coropibte. Speci fications to be s.-en at the oftne oi J . ill ifrater, 36, lusurauce Buildings. BOARD~AND~RESIDENCE.— Wanted two or three respectable young Men as 1 Boarders.—Apply for address this ottice. LOST, a Gold Locket, with name on back.—Finder rewarded on returning same L to this office. -f (\S. REWARD.— Strayed from Mount JL." Eden, on the llh instant, a Bay Mare, small head, bushy inane, slightly lame oif near hind leg.—Any person bringing her to Samuel Nelson, Mount Eden, will receive the above reward. TO Laundry Women, Hotel-keepers, and others.—FOß SALE, a Bargain, a nearly new Royal Patent Washing, Wringing, and Mangling Machine; the owner giving up the laundry business. Price, £5 10s,-«Appiy at this office. Q O N C E R~ TINA S. J. BROWN & SON have Just Opened, at their Music Warehouse, Shortland-street, a Splendid Assortment, from os. 9d. upwards. J^ O T I C E. , All persons having Claims against the Estate of the late Sergeant Jas. Elliott, must furnish \ particulars of the same to his exocutors, T. W. ; Masox and Gkotigk Jkffery, Police Station I Auckland, by MONDAY, the 16th October, 1876. ¥ O T I C E. —RELINQUISHING A-% BUSINESS.—Mr. M. J. Leahy, Boot maker, wishes to intimate to the inhabitants of Onohunga, and the surrounding districts, that he is about to retire from business, but before doing so wishes to return his sincere thanks to his friends and customers who so well patronised him. N.B.— All accounts due to the above M J L. not settled on or before the Ist day of Novem ber, will be handed over to a Solicitor for recovery, I'lOR SALE, a Great Em-gain, a FARM of 230 Acres, 60 miles north of Auckland -10 acres in grass (new this year), fenced with 3 railed fence, puriri posts, the rest nearly all bush close to a tidal river. Good soil, sandstone and limestone bottom. Capital run for any c|uantity of cattle all the year. Running streams m the driest weather. To a good settler very liberal terms. Only selling because owner can not go on the farm. Price, cash £30, and £150 on mortgage at 8 per cent.; or for cash, £165 — Apply "J.A.,"care Star Office, Auckland, gIR,— Your Subscription for the OCCI DENTAL HOTEL SOIREE, to take place on or about OCTOBER 31st v is due on October 20th. Yours very respectfully, ,_ EDWD. PEBKJSJS,



r\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cidor 200 cases Liniejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. EALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A TPOR SALE, that staunch Cutter |SK JD CORALIE, IJss& Woll found, and ready for sea.—Apply to «jßaS* L. D. NATHAN & CO. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IS. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 15 CASES OIL PAINTINGS, OLEO GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND STEEL ENGRAVINGS. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, on Wednesday, October 18, at 11 o'clock, at the New Theatre Buildings, 15 cases Oil Paintings, Oleographs, Photo graphs, and .Steel Engravings. Particulars in future issue. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12. ON THE PREMISES OF R. W. DYSON, QUEEN-STREET. SHOP FIXTURES, COUNTERS GLASS CASES, LARGE MIRRORS SHOW TABLES, STANDS CBANDELIERS, REFLECTORS GASFITTINGS, ETC. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of R. W. Dyson, to sell by auction on the premises, 81, Queen-strcot, on Thursday next, al 11 o'clock, The Whole Shop Fittings, Counters, Glass Cases, Gas Fittings, Sec, all in first-rate condition : the Shop having recently" been fitted up regardless of cost. Terms:—Cash. - TO-MORROW. TII E REMU ER A YARDS. STORE CATTLE. FOR SALE, To-morrow (Thursday), 70 head Mixed Cattle from the North. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER IS. THE DKURY YARDS. BUSINESS PREMISES AT TUAKATT. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, November 18, at conclusion of the Cattle Sale, The Cottage, Bake-house, and half acre of Land known as Cheshire's Store, cen trally situated for business, and now in the occupation of Mr Gerraty. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18. milE DRURY CATTLE SALE win be JL held on Wednesday, October 18, at 12 o'clock, FOR SALE, a Mixed Herd of 300 head STORE CATTLE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, Octooer 13, at 11 o'clock, Carriage and Double Harness Pair of Carriage Horses Two Ladies' Riding Horses (one in foal to Pacific) The chesnut Gelding, Louis D*Or (a well known fencer. The Carriage has two moreable heads, and in a few minutes can bo changed from an open Barouche to a close carriage. Can be inspected before day of sale at the concrete stables, Edea Crescent, Official Bay. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, nnS S^'lP^ ?toers, iv fresh condition 100 Vv ell-bred Pigs, light weights 100 head Choice Pat Cattle, medium do. 300 1< at Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11. THE CAT TL E FAIR. /CONCENTRATING numbers of Stock V 7on one occasion brings a large attendance or buyers, and is mutually advantageous A second Fair will be held on November 11, the Saturday following the Cattle Show, when 1000 head of Store Cattle will be yarded. Entries must be made before Thursday Qotober26. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, The Racehorse DARKLE, winner of Cavalry- Cup, and ran good second for Farmers' Purse at last meeting. Two Light Harness Horses from Taranaki. At 11 O'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. ~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &C., &c, &c. rpHE subscribers will .sell at the Mart llo'clock rtStreet> °n Friday ncxt> 13tn iu st.,at An Assortment of Household Furniture. SAMUEL CQCHRANE & SON Auctioneer. • THURSDAY,,'OCTOBER, 12. SCHOONER FORTUNE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart lWciXf Btreet' °n TiUlrsday' 12th at The Schooner FORTUNE, 22 f ons recister carries 50 tons firewood, w c u founf &£ now lying between Fn-ev; oo d Wharf and Breakwater. SAMUEL COCHP.ANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. VALUABLE AND BRILLIANT TONED PIANOFORTES, BY i;oi;i>, ok 1-aiu.s. TIHE subscribers win sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 13th instant at 12 o'clock, ' Seven Octave PIANOFORTE, of very fine ■ «SSS uut Case> hQins one TW° S^S!t|h^alnScSe S BOrd 'ifl . , JUST LANDED. S^ej^ coclEane and son, . .^ff.fV-?^ „ Auctioneers, '; !i_ * .WHS .;,.,.- ~.--: c .-. , ,