Every one is bent on economy, and the action of the House of Assembly meets, in the main, with general approval. The Civil List, although it is not a favourite, has with good taste been left intact. AUCTION SALES THIS DAY. Messrs. BUSS & HEPWOKTH-Afc Mr. Pagot's Yards, Leithfield, at One o'clock, Cows, Heil'ers, Steers, &c. T. PREECE & CO.-On tlio premise of Mr. Milne, Lyttelton, at One o'clock, Groceries, Oilmen's Stores, Boots tnd Shoes, &c. Towksexd—August 12, at Lyttelton, Mr. .Tames Townsend, aged 78 years,



|ufo |toatant& ' FOR WELLINGTON, NAPIER, TAU RANGA AND AUCKLAND. THE N.Z.S.N. Co.'s Favourite Steamship WELLINGTON, F. Runner, Commander, Will sail for the above ports on WEDNESDAY, -run 15th INSTANT, At Noon, J. DRUMMOND MACFHERSON, Agent. Lyttelton and Christclmrch. August 13th, 1806. 2254 'ANTED, a MAN or a BOY, who can tt MILK, for up-country. Apply to X, between 12 and 1 o'clock, at the office of this paper. 2252 * 17"ANTED, a middle-aged woman, as V> COOK and HOUSEKEEPER, in n private family; liberal wages will be given to a thoroughly competent person; references required. Address X. Z., Post office, Timaru. 2247 c LEITHFIELD MECHANICS* INSTITUTE AN ADJOURNED MEETING of the Subscribers will take place on TUES DAY, the 14 th instant, at 7 p.m. The books will be ready for distribution the same evening. Members on their first application for books, will please show their cards of mem bership to the Librarian. J. H. MOORE, 2224 Hon. Sec. SALE OF APPLES AND PEARS. Mi.- H. E. ALPORT will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, At bis Rooms, Market-Place, Christclmrch, WEDNESDAY NEXT, AUG'. 15, Recently lauded, ex Crishna, from Hobart Town, (Unless previously disposed of by private sale) 50 cases apples (French crabs) in splendid order 20 cases pears, choice kinds. Sale at Twelve o'clock. SALE OF OPOSSUM RUGS, BASKETS, TOBACCO, FLOUR, SUGAR, &c. ~ilß. 11. E. ALPORT will sell by -»-"• PUBLIC AUCTION, At his rooms, Market-place," Christclmrch, ON WEDNESDAY, fIEXT, AUG. 15, 6 fine opossum rugs 48 Butchers', Bakers', and market baskets 3 baby's bassinettes 27 packages negrohead tobacco (Black bird brand) 2 tons Canterbury flour 1 ton No. 1 sugar And Other goods. Sale at Twelve o'clock. HEAT RE ROYAL Messrs. West and Darby. DON'T FORGET. TO-NIGHT. PABLO FANQUE'S BENEFIT, LAST APPEARANCE. mHEATRE ROYAL, GRAND AMATEUR PERFORMANCE. DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. BENEFIT OF THE BENEVOLENT AID FUND. TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 14. 