DEBATE ON THE EDUCATION QUESTION.

Mr. Lusk moved the second reading of this Bill, saying that he did so with considerable diffidence, feeling as he did that so large and important alterations were proposed to be introduced that they would probably be met with some astonishment and opposition. He desired to speak with respect of the Act now in operation in the province, but it had been found to be unworkable, and what had , been done in the cause of Education might ..Jjfjpwlly be said to have been in contravention -?K_J_r r tnan in support of the Act passed in " W3£7, and now in force. In Education, Auckland was at the bottom of the list of the provinces, and this was worthy of grave, con sideration. The report of the Inspector of Schools now laid before the Council took a melancholy view of the prospect before them in reference to common schools, unless an alteration took place. 100 schools at least were required, and the teachers should be better paid, otherwise efficient persons could not be found to discharge the duties. The Provincial Government felt that the time had arrived when something should be done to meet present wants, and to build up for the future. It might be said this should be done by the General Assembly, but for two years past they had been looking for this from that august tody, and had been disappointed, and he did not think it probable that a satis factory Act for the whole colony was likely to be passed by the Assembly. Otago, Can terbury, and Nelson, had passed satisfactory Acts which worked well. Why should Auck land not try to do what those provinces had done. The Bill sought to be introduced was intended to provide for Common School education and for a higher class education, and to combine the two. It was proposed by the Bill that education should be free to all; that compulsory attendance should be enforced ; and that provision should be made to make the system self-supporting by direct taxation, so graduated as to be adapted to the means of all. - The present Act had failed, schools were being shut up, and a juvenile population was growing up in a state of ignorance which was the natural mother of crime.. Free education must be provided for all, for every child was as much entitled to be taught as to be fed and clothed, and therefore where their natural protectors did not provide their children with education the State must provide it, and compulsory attendance could not be objected to on any logical ground. He did not anticipate any objection to the Bill except as to the princi ple of taxation now sought to be introduced. It, was, however, absolutely necessary that taxation should be resorted to. No one, he presumed, inside the Council, or outside of it, would advocate the policy of dropping the Education question altogether. At least £7,000 were required, and how could it be raised without taxation. It had been sug gested that 5 per cent, should be deducted from the salaries of the Government officials. If this were carried out it would amount to only £2,<_00, which was manifestly insuffi cient. The tax sought to be imposed would be easily borne. It was a household tax, such as introduced in the Southern pro vinces, and proposed to be introduced by the Assembly ; but it was proposed by this Bill that the man in possession of a "shanty" should not pay more than 10s. a-year, the man who had a better house £1, and the man who had a superior house £2. In ad dition to this it was proposed to levy a capitation tax of os. per head on children of certain ages, not in any case exceeding 20s. With respect to the other details, provision had been made among other things for religious instruction. Educa tion, was to be secular, but it was provided

that those who desired it could have relitdous instruction in the school-house, out of school hours. It had been said that this was in troducing the thin end of the wedge of the Denominational system, but those who saw it in this light look at it with microscopic vision. "With respect to revenue, from the destruction of certain documents, he was only able to give results : there were 13,647 houses in the province, and of this number 3,000 had more than 7 rooms ; 5,000 less than 7 and more than 4, and the remainder less than 4. A revenue of not less than £8,000 a-year would be derived from the household tax, in addition to which £2,000 or £3,000 would be added by capitation. Such an amount would not be too much. It was proposed that the school-teachers' pay should be, £100 a-year for male teachers, and £80 for female teachers. These details were, however, matters of secondary importance. The question involved in the Act was of such importance, and would not be twisted or be made the subject of party squabbles. No more important duty could devolve upon them than to provide, for the education of the young. This was introduced as a measure for the country, not as a Government Bill. If the introduction of the Bill should lay the foundation of adequate education for the people of what was destined to be a great country, he should look upon it as a high honor to have brought it forward. Mr Brookfield desired to know if the Pro .incial Secretary had considered clauses 31, 32, and 33, and whether they had power to pass them. . . , Mr Lusk said the opinion of competent legal authorities had been taken on the subject. ~ , . Mr Creighton pointed out that on a former occasion an act had been guaranteed to be not ultra vires, but it had afterwards been discovered that it was ultra vires, tie re ferred to the Highway rates. Mr Sheehan said no such pledge had been given. . . Mr May observed that no provision was made as to who were to be valuators, and he objected to the moneys being paid to the Provincial Treasury instead of to the Board. He thoughc the Board was made too large. He should like to see free education intro duced first; then see whether people would send their children to schools ; and if they did not he would not object to the compul sory clauses. He approved of the secular principle under all the circumstances of the province, although personally he should r.y> to have seen bible-reading provided for. *fc_l_r Carleton supported the second reading, %s he approved of the general principle of the Bill • but he had many objections to several clauses, which he should speak to, as they came up in committee ; and he re served to himself the right of opposing the Bill at a future stage if certain alterations were made. , • Mr Creighton said he would oppose the second reading because he objected to direct taxation being imposed, when it was possible to avoid it. The Common Schools Act might have been made workable, and good by the introduction of a small technical bill suggested by the Attorney-General. The entire machinery the Common School Act could then have been put into operation, but it had beeu sought to introduce the denominational principle? and to override the secularjmn ciple of the Common Schools Act. Canter bury and other Southern provinces had a km land fund, but Auckland had no such public estate, and therefore could not emulate the South in this particular. He objected to direct taxation for education or for any othei purpose, unless it was needed, and was m favor of Mr Dignan's motion to make a re duction on thoVoposed estate They were iMfced to do as Canterbury bad dpne. but tbe

Southern province had a large land fund. He objected to the Crown land fund of this colony being made the exclusive property of the Southern provinces. Auckland ought to have its share of this public estate, but they would be playing into the hands, of the Southern people if they imposed direct taxation.

Mr Sheehan, in reply to Mr Creighton's observations, said the Common School Act was not favorably received throughout the country. It was because of the povei-ty of the province that such a measure as was now ought to be introduced waa required. Mr Creighton had supported the principle of direct taxation in the matter of the Poll tax, and for him to oppose it now was very like eating his political principles. Those skilled in political economy said such taxa tion was soundest in principle of any means of raising revenue, and many people admitted this in their own houses, at meetings, and soirees, but would not carry it into practical effect.

Mr Cadman was opposed to the direct taxa tion clause, and said it would drive people aw ray from the province. He thought that for this year, at any rate, they might do without it. This was the last session of the present Council, and he thought the country ought to be consulted before adopting the principle.

Mr Brookfield said he should oppose the second reading. He objected to the consti tution of the School Board as proposed by the Bill. He objected to the Executive being members. He objected to clause 8, which provided that out of eleven members three should form a quorum. He also objected to the Inspector being controlled in the reports he made, as the Board might just as well make its own report. He also objected to clause 13, which prohibited any minister of religion from being a secretary or inspector. Clause 17 lie also objected to, and also clause 22. As to the clauses in reference to levying ratt she had a strong opinion that they were ultra vires. No provision was made for valuation, and that would certainly have to be considered. No provision was made for cases where children were educated at home. He considered that the 44th clause tended to introduce the thin ._ edge of deno minationalism, and that the provision for re ligious teaching provided was worse than none at all.

Mr Bassett did not think it the duty of the State to provide' for • the teaching of religion. Not that he had any disrespect for religion, but the contrary. He supported the second reading of the Bill. Mr Philips supported the second reading, and objected to the direct taxation clause, which he thought would fall heavily and un fairly upon the city, which would pay the chief part of the revenue and receive the least portion of the benefit. Mr Boylan said he should give the bill a qualified support. He approved of the clause providing for the amalgamation of the Grammar School, which he was credibly in formed was not fulfilling its mission, but was working injury to other schools. He ap proved of the cumulative clauses, but was afraid that the compulsory clauses would fail through the local committees not putting the machinery in force. In levying a rate great care must be taken to make it a just one, which he did not think was the case. He did not think the provision made for teaching religion out of school hours would be found of any value whatever. He thought the Board was too large, but as the bill con tained much that was good he should sup port the second reading. Mr Shepherd objected to the rating clauses, but said he should give the bill a qualified support and would vote for the secong reading. Mr Bassett disapproved of the direct taxa tion clause, but would support the second reading of the bill, which had the germs of some good in it. After the usual adjournment for an hour the Council resumed.

Mr Reyburn would vote for the second

reading.

Mr J. R. Nicholson, in reply to a previous statement by Mr Creighton, denied its accuracy as regarded the short bill proposed to be introduced to remedy the defects of the Common Schools Act, ISO 9. Any failure which had occurred in the carrying-out of that Act, was not due to himself (Dr. N.) or his colleagues in office, but to Mr Creighton. himself. He was pleased that they had an Executive bold enough to grapple with this difficult question. He was prepared to support direct taxation for the purpose of education. He thought there was a defect in the Bill as to the "Dwelling House" tax. He thought, also, there was an omission in no reference being made to "Industrial Schools" where trades might be taught to the poorer children of the settlers, and to the "City Arabs." He thought the Bill had too much of a centralizing tendency, and would rather see more power in the hands of the local committees. The Bill provided that no one but a certificated teacher should be appointed to a school. He thought there were some cases in which a teacher, who might be well qualified to teach, but might not come up to the standard required by the Board, might be appointed to teach under a license for a year. He thought the s™ proposed to be raised by reducing the estimates five per cent, would be quite inadequate for the purpose. The proposed taxation would enable a fund to be raised which would not be touched by the Council. This he approved of. On a former occasion £1000 had been struck off the Education vote and devoted to some other purpose. This could not have been done if this Act had been in force.

Mr Shanaghan said if this matter were left to the General Assembly they would simply give assistance by making the people of Auckland put their hands into their own pockets, and why could not the Provincial Council deal with the matter. The motion to reduce the estimates five per cent, would, if carried, put some money into the hands of the Education Board to go on with, but it would not be sufficient. He thought the proposed tax entailed no hardship, and would really result in a money saving in the end. He thought if the rate were insisted on there would be no occasion to introdnce the com pulsory clause. He strongly deprecated the statement of several that they would give a "qualified support," and expressed his in ten-ion of supporting the Bill.

Mr Swanson concurred with the last speaker, and supported the Bill. If uniformity of system was adopted he thought it would be a very good thing for the province. The power of brains and of education was greater for good than the power of ignorance. He approved of secular education, and thought the schoolmaster should not teach religion in the school. He trusted this Bill, or some thing like it, wouldbecomelaw. He approved of direct taxation in principle and practice, and thought it was best and cheapest in the end He thought people had as much right to pay for education, whether they had children or not, as they had to contribute to police gaols, lunatic asylums, hospitals, &c. It was useless to trust to Auckland getting any of the revenue of the Southern land fund Let this Act become law as soon as possible, and get the schools under weigh as soon as possible. He quoted from a recent report from the Inspector of Schools in California in support of compulsory rating for education. }_r Lundon showed bow be had dope w be

could since he had been iii the Council for the cause of education. He would support the Bill.

Mr Hay supported the second reading of the bill, althought he feared some of the clauses would not work well in country districts, and should be amended in com-, mittee.

.. Mr Ellis supported tlie bill as a whole with the greatest cordiality, as it embodied the principles which he had advocated ever since he had the honor of a seat in the Council. Unless the Council was prepared to support the direct taxation principle it would be useless to go into committee on the Bill at all. He thought the scale of rating should be gradual, and might be made less than that proposed by the Government. He objected to the Board as being too large, and to the money being paid into the Provincial treasury. He thought the proposed educa tion rate would become popular. Mr McLeod supported the Bill, and said he would give it his support at all its stages.

Mr Dignan said he Avas a sincere supporter of education ; but opposed direct taxation being resorted to, as other means could be adopted, which he was able and willing to point out. Those who really desired to make a provision for education would support the motion standing in his name for next day (to make a reduction of 5 per cent, on the estimates).

Mr Hurst supported the Bill. He observed that the Provincial Treasurer of Christchurch had £4;.0,000 at his disposal, and yet a household tax was levied for education.

Mr Swan congratulated the House that religious discussion had been almost wholly excluded from this discussion. He should support the second reading of the Bill, and principles contained in it.

Mr Lusk replied on the whole question, and said he felt gratified at the manner in which the Bill had been received by tlie Council.

The Bill was read a second time, and the Council went into committee,. —Mr Hamlin in the chair.

Progress was reported, and the further consideration of the Bill in committee adjourned until Thursday (this day).

After some other business the Council rose at 11.30 p.m.

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT THIS DAY. (Before T. Beckham, Esq., R.M.) This was a special sitting to decide a case of broaching cargo on board the Glenhuntly, barque, from London. L. D. NATHAN AND CO. V. ALEXANDRE. Claim, £9 ss, for goods not delivered ac cording to the terms of the bill of lading. Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the plaintiff, Mr Weston for the defendant. Mr W. S. Nathan proved the short deli very of 2t dozen of geneva and 4 dozen and 10 bottles brandy out of a consignment of 920 cases of merchandize. Mr "Weston held that the bill of lading did not particularize the goods, and therefore his client was not liable for brandy or geneva. Mr Nathan deposed that five cases of brandy, when opened by the Customs, only contained two sound bottles, and in the cases of geneva there were two dozen and a half bottles short. The value of the spirit was £9 os. It was apparent that the cases had been opened on the voyage and the liquor extracted —empty ale bottles were substi tuted. Judgment was reserved. The returns of the sales of the different sewing machines, during the year 1871, show the Singer machine to lie by far the most popular of all in the market, the number sold being 181,200, out of a total of 010,194 of twenty-five different patterns. It appears, too, that the Chicago Relief Committee, which undertook to furnish sewing machines to persons needing them, supplied 2,427 Singer machines against 517 of all other kinds. This preference for the Singer machine is due to its intrinsic superiority, and seems likely to be maintained against all competition.— New York Sun. [Advt.] To gentlemen requiring tirst-class tobacco and cigars, if they would oidy visit Mrs Sharpe's neat little American Tobacco and Cigar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any other house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for the public at any price. One trial is suffi cient to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call.—Advt. Special Advertisements. r\ I TV HALL. FLOWER SHOW T O -N I G II T. ADMISSION: SIXPENCE. NEW GOODS, EX ROBERT HENDERSON AND QUEEN BEE. KKf\ DOLLY VAKDEN HATS, sJtJxJ . FromlslOd. 2,500 yards Fancy Dress Mohairs, at Od per yard ; a really good serviceable article. New Styles in Grenadines, from Bjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, CORNER OF QUEEN & WYNDHAM STREETS. LOST, last evening, between Parnell and the Music HaU, a Chinese Fan.— The finder wiil be rewarded by leaving same at this office. TO suit the convenience of the public the Banks will be CLOSED on MONDAY, the 2nd December, instead of on SATURDAY, St. Andrew's Day. LADY'S BRACELET. ~ LOST, on Tuesday Evening, 26th inst., between Parnell and the Choral Hall, or at the latter place, a Gold Link Bracelet, having a Pendant attached, set with Turquoise. The finder wiU be rewarded on bringing it to this office. JUST ARRIVED, OKAY FISH, Oysters, and Dried Fish at MURRAY's, Wellesley street. s "Li pOE LEVUKA, EIJI. "[UfevriSA The fast-sailing Schooner . , jpfSyggg, Merlin, l tons register, John Urquhart, Master, will sail as 4boveon Tuesday, the 3rd of December, 1872 : For freight or passage apply to WTnrIAT | M> NICCOL, Agent,



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ANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co,, Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants ahd Manufacturers, execute orders with' despatch, and at tie lo.vest possible prices, from any of their estabUshmer is. ; ■ ' ! •.;'/ Head Office: Saw Mill and Timber Yards,; Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach;- Grahamstown Timbe. Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. WANTED, .by a young 'lady aged 18, a Situation'as Companion to a lady ; has no objection to the Thames or country.—Apply to H.E.D., office .of this paper. , . ■> , WANTED, Purchasers for Cut and Un-cut Firewood ; delivered at lowest rates. — W. and G. Winstone, Oastom-honse street. WANTED known, Unrivalled Black Silk Dresses at 3s Gd per yard are to be obtained at Dyson's New Premises, 130, Queen-street WANTED, Purchasers for best Newcastle Coal; delivered at lowest rates,— W. apd G-. Winston©, Ctygtom-Jiouße streefc



Enter tainmts. en i QII ORAL HALL. LYSTER and CAGLI'S KOVAL ITALIAN OPERA .COMPANY. Directors .. Messrs. Lyster and Cagli. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, NOV. 28, Pacini's Grand Classical Opera, 1 . ■ SAFFO. With the Grand Temple Scene, painted by Mr John i Hennings, of Melbourne. 1 Saffo Signora Zenoni. | ! Climene Signora Riboldi. FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 29, Bellini's Pastoral Opera, LA SONNAMBULA. Amina .. .. .. Signora Tamburini Coy. i SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. 30, AZAAZ L'AFRICAINE. Box Office open at Upton & Co's, Queen street, where Subscription Tickets can be obtained ahd Seats i secured. j Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, 10s ; Upper Circle, Ss ; Stalls, 5s ; Gallery, 3s. ■ ! .Notice.-—To suit the convenience of subscribers tickets in packets of six can be obtained at the Box oflice. A U C X L AN D ,??..; ._-.'_' j UOBTICULTIJEAL EXIBITION NOW OPEN AT T II F. CITY HALL. MASONIC PICNIC. A MASONIC PICNIC will be held on SATURDAY, the 30th November inst., for the purpose of Celebrating St Andrew's Day. The ps. Devonport will leave the Queen-street Wharf on SATURDAY MORNING, at 9 o'clock. Tickets can be obtained from the W.M.s and Officers of the various Masonic Lodges in Auckland. JNO. MARSHALL, Secretary. November 25, 1372. D~ A Z A A R A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WILL BE HELD IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January next. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, _ Honorary Captain. MONEY TO LEND. fi \ KCICI TO kE-ND (smaller 3w 1 jyUU sums if required). A low rate of interest wi'l be taken upon first-class security.— ApPlyt° JOSEPH NEWMAN, Land Agent. Insurance Buildings, Nov. 27, 1872. RATEPAYERS AND HOUSEHOLDERS. PUBLIC MEETING. EATEPAYERS and Plouseholders are respectfully invited by the Ratepayers' Association to attend a Meeting to be held at the Mechanics' Institute TO-MORROW (Friday) EVEN ING the 29th instant, at half-past. seven o clock, in order to petition tlie Provincial Council to reject any proposal having for its object the bringing into operation " The Municipal Corporation Water-works Act ' 1872'" WILLIAM ERYE, Sec. pro. tern. November 28. GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRE' LAND, PRECEPTORY 144. THE Regular Quarterly Meeting of this Preceptory will be held on Friday next, at our Encampment, Newton, at 8 p.m. sharp. By order of the Sir Knight Commander. . J LUCAS J. MARTIN, , Registrar. For Sale. 60 S pOO FEET GOOD SECOND-CLASS TIMBER FOR, SALE CHEAP well assorted), in lots to suit buyers. JAMES W. WALLER, Oustom-house street. j . . . .. AUCKLAND RACES. JANUARY 1 & 2, 1873. BATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ALL HANDS A-HOY ! TURN OUT AND WASH YOURSELVES. THE SOLID-ROCK BATH is in Commission. Sept. 28, 1872. Bir Appointment to His Royal Highness the Duke o_? Edinburgh, and His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. RH. BARTLLTT, Photographer, • corner of Queen upd WpHefley streets, Auckland,



j Miscellaneous. I City Council Offices, i Auckland, Nov. 20, 1872. , "&XOTICE is hereby given that the Ili following Regulation, made on the 18th inst., j will be confirmed by the City Council on Monday, the I With December next, namely : — j " A Regulation, made under the authority of The Municipal Corporations Act, 18G7, 13th Sche dule, Part X, Subdiv. 2, Sec. 73 : ' For appoint ing a place for the Disposal of Nightsoil and other offensive matter'" . ■ F. BRODIE, | Town Clerk. I | FRENCH POLISHING. 1 fjl T. PETTY, French Polisher,; AJb Upholsterer, &c. Any of the above work done for the trade, contractors, or private families, at their j own' residences or otherwise.—Address, Mrs Petty, j Milliner and Dressmaker, Hobson street, one door ! from Victoria street. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. THE following resolution, passed at a j meeting of the Board held on the 21st inst., is published for the information of the Ratepayers ofthe ; above district: - ! '* Resolved—That from and after the Ist December next no ratepayer be allowed to graze more than four head of cattle on the waste lands of the district on j payment of the usual fee ; and that the Ranger be directed to impound all Sheep, Goats, and Pigs found running at large within th.: district. HENRY NICCOL, Chairman. DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. mENDERS will be received until 4 A p.m. of Saturday next, 30th inst., from persons willing to Contract for the Screening and Carting of Road Metal and Shells from the gravel pit or beach to such place or places within a radius of three-quarters of a mile, and in such quantities as tlie Board may tUreCt HENRY NICCOL, Chairman. R A O S. R A G- S. R AGS. QJ M I T H A N D C O.'S MARINE STORE, DURHAM STREET WEST, Opposite Buckland's Sale Yards. Are Cash Purchase. all kinds of Rags, Metals, &c TO LET, a Shop, Stable, and Cart shed, at the rear of the Bricklayers' Arms.— Apply to George Davis, Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel street. NIGHTMAN. THOMAS EAULDEE, Nightman. Night Soil removed from any part of the city or suburbs. Earth-closets and Boxes supplied. Rubbish and Yards Cleaned on the shortest notice. Charges moderate. • _, , . . __. Address Boxes : Greyhound Hotel, Queen street. MR S . E O R D . (Late of Queen-street), MILLINER, &c . , UPPER QUEEN-STREET | (Late Russell's Boarding House). Wedding and Mourning Orders Executed. Ladies' own Materials made up. QC*A DUKE OF EDINBURGH OUT TIES, worth 2s Cd; being sold at ls 6d at the City Clothing Mart, No. SO, Queen-street. TANN'S NOTED FIREPROOF SAFES! SAME as Saved Messrs Bucholz and Co 's papers at the late Fire, Three for Sale, to arrive per first ship from London now due JL. oi H. ISA-A. __ _». CHEAP BOARD & RESIDENCE, WAKEFIELD STREET. W. McNAS SE R, Proprietor. DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. THE Assessment List 1872-73 is deposited for inspection by the Ratepayers at the Dedwood Store, Mount St. Mary's Road. Objections will be heard at Mr Addey s Scheol house, Ponsonby Road, .on Thursday, the 2Gtn December next, at seven o'clock in the evening. STANNUS JONES, Chairman. Dedwood, Nov. 25, 1572. SJTRAW BERRIES! O STRAWBERRIES ! STRAWBERRIES 1 VAUXHALL GARDENS, NORTH SHORE. For Pic-nic Parties and Pie.sure-seekers this place of amusement stands unrivalled on the Shore. C%f\ CASES ASSORTED £i\J GERMAN TOYS, direct from Vienna, Now Lan din « ex Queen Bee. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Shortland street. MONEY TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, on Land, on Houses, on Mining, and other Shares. Motgages effected.—F. W. Stevens, Queen-street. T OOK! LOOK! LOOK! STRAWBERRIES -- CREAM. R. ALLISON Begs to announce that he has opened the WILLOW GROVE STRAAVBERRY GARDENS, where visitors to the North Shore will find welcome shelter from the sun, and Unequalled Fruit combined with Prime Cream. S& Only One Hundred Yards from New Wharf, Beach Road. "DOSES! ROSES! ROSES!! Now ready for Sale a choice lot of ROSES in POTS ; also on view now and during the season, STANDS of ROSE BLOOMS, from E. LiM-Atts's unrivaßed collection of over 300 varieties, affording intending purchasers an opportunity of choosing those they like and ordering plants for delivery in autumn. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES, Next Union Bank of Australia. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS STORE, HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, 57, QUEEN-STREET. J. HENDERSON, IN returning thanks to his friends and customers for past favours, wishes to inform them that he has REMOVED to the above address,. and respectfully soljQlt. ft contimiftDoe ot their liberal patronage,