NOTES ON PARLIAMENT.

[Feom puE Special Eepoetee.] WELLINGTON.

August 8. THE BEOGDEN CONTBACTS, Me Andeews gave notice of motion that the Government be requested to re-open negotiations with Messrs Brogden with regard to their offer to form a company in London to construct the railways. There

will, no doubt, be an important debate on this motion as tbe majority of hon. to whom I have spoken on the <4qftsr&es*«j. e 0 f opinion that tbe Govern mS^itor?red very little sense in hastuy rejecting the carefully digested and apparently advantageous offer made by JMJessrs Brogden. You will remember that Messrs Brogden's carefully-written memorandum on the subject was rejected by Mr Ormond in a curt note, in which the merits of the question were not touched upon at all. I am informed on very excellent authority, that Messrs Brogden were ill-pleasedatthisuncourteous rejection of their offer, coming as it did from Mr Ormond, a man who probably never saw a railway in his life, aud a great deal of whose life has been passed as a Pakeha-Maori in the wilds of Hawkes' Bay. Yet it is to such men as this that the destinies of the country, and tbe practical administration of a great policy are entrusted. It is such beggars on horseback who reject the carefully-con sidered offers of scientific men of large experience. I am informed that Mr J. Brogden was very favourably impressed with the resources of the country, but sweepingly condemns the present system of constructing detached railways instead of making main arterial lines, and that he has the utmost contempt for the ignorance and egotism of the present Ministry. You may rely on this statement of mine, and were I to give my authority it would place the matter beyond all doubt. The authority is as good as if I had it from Mr Brogden's own lips. MINISTEEIAL TEEGIVEBSATION, It will be remembered that some time ago Mr Stafford asked Mr Reeves whether any steps had been taken with regard to the Timaru and Temuka railway. Mr Eeeves, Eesident Minister for the Middle Island, said the construction of the rail way was proceeding, and had proceeded for nine months past. Mr Stafford here upon said that he had that day received a telegram from Timaru, stating that no commencement whatever had been made upon the railway. Mr Eeeves said a surveyor had been told to go aud com mence the survey, and he (Mr Eeeves) believed he had commenced accordingly. To-day, however, Mr Stafford again referred to the subject. He said he had received another telegram from the Te muka Board of Works, stating that the explanation given by Mr Eeeves was not in accordance with fact, as no commence ment had yet been made. Mr Eeeves, whose veracity appeared to be endan gered, made an excuse to the effect that the surveyor in question had not pro ceeded with the survey as he (Mr Eeeves) had supposed, but had been pre vented from doing so by '* urgent private affairs." The surveyor (Mr Crawford) had however commenced the survey some time, ago. Mr Stafford said he had a telegram from Timaru stating that the surveyor had recently been seen in Christ church. To this clincher Mr Eeeves re plied that he believed tbe explanation he had given was correct. This is a very fair specimen of the style in which the public works and immigration scheme is being administered, Mr Eeeves is not only absolutely ignorant of his own de partmsnt, but he has no compunction about resorting to absolute untruths when cornered. EXTBA MEMBEE FOB THE THAMES. Mr C. O'Niell moved that an additional member be granted to the Thames, and in doing so pointed out very forcibly the anomalies in the representation of the the colony. Mr Wakefield followed, pointing out that the little bucolic district of Wairarapa returns as many members as JDunedin. Mr Murray subsequently pointed out tbat if Great Britain was represented proportionately with New Zealand in the matter of population it would have 43,000 legislators. Mr Sheehan supported the motion. He re ferred to the fact that Mr Gisborne, who represented a Taranaki constituency, was returned by only 250 electors, while Mr. O'Niell, the member for the Thames, represented fully 2000 electors, and as to any comparisons of a commercial character there was more business transacted in Grahamstown in a single day than in Taranaki in the course of a year. On the basis of population Auckland was four members short as compared with Otago, three or four members as compared with Wellington, and ten members as compared with Taranaki. This was too much for the Superintendent of Taranaki, Mr Carrington. He coolly in formed the House that the province of Taranaki was not sufficiently represented, and that it possessed " everything that mortal man could desire" —a statement that caused much laughter. He also drew a glowing picture of the prospective wealth of the province, a basis of re presentation which Mr Swanson called into question. Mr O'Neill, in his reply, said Taranaki could claim comparison with th© Thames only upon one ground, viz., the height of its mountain. On a division the motion was negatived by forty-one to twenty-one. Mr Vogel was the only Auckland member who voted against the motion.

v y THE FIBLDING- PURCHASE. ■W .^gel made an explanation respect i'Jtog-* T_u.'* statements with regard to this transaction. It will be remembered that Mr Vogel.on a recent occasion contra dicted the Superintendent of Welliagton on a statement that the General Govern ment had distinctly relinquished its claim to the tolls, and that in a subsequent sitting JMJr Fitzherbert produced a letter written on the instructions of Mr Yogel himself, stating that the General Govern ment relinquished the colls. The pro duction of this letter appeared to throw as much doubt upon Mr Vogel's veracity as had been cast upon Mr Eeeves', and it is no surprising that Mr Yogel should take an early opportunity of endeavouring to explain away the imputation. The excuse amounted to this: That he had been unaware of the existence of the letter, which had been written, he believed, on the authority'of tho Attorney-General.

t was quite possible thri he (Mr Vogel) f might have instructed the assistant treasurer to write the letter, but did not remember it, and the authority had been j lost. He concluded by suggesting that . the Wanganui Bridge Bill (which had ; thrown out in conseq ence of his own mis representations with regard to the tolls) j should be re-introduced, MrFitzherbert ! said he vrould consult the Provincial authorities as to whether the bill could be re-infcroduced. Of course the object of the move is very apparent, Mr Eeader Wood has given notice of a motion expressing regret that the Government did not hold the session at Dunedin in accordance with the threat of the House, and, however much they may dislike each other gene rally, the Superintendent and representa tives of Wellington and the Ministry must enter into a defensive alliance on this question. Mr Vogel's so-called explana tion is therefore a sop to Cerberus, and I have no doubt that the Wauganui Bridge Bill will be introduced and probably passed.

GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING COMPANY.

A special general meeting of this Com pany was held yesterday afternoon, but was adjourned for the purpose of having the accounts audited and a report brought up. The meeting resumed at ten o'clock this morning in Mr Home's office, "Mr Woollams occupying the chair, when the report and balance-sheet were handed in by Messrs Cochrane and Laurie. The report showed the books of the Company to be in a great state of confusion up to the 14th of July. The items set down in the balance-sheet were chiefly taken from the Bank pass-book, as the vouchers were at Coromandel. The total receipts up to the 14th July were £696 14s lid, and the expenditure up to the same date £687 7s4d. There was a sum of £9 7s 7d on the books unaccounted for. The report was re ceived, but not adopted. Mr Grey then proposed, " That the incoming directors be authorised to indemnify the late directors for the Bank overdraft. —Carried.

A great amount of discussion ensued as to the legality of electing new directors, when the following resolution was pro posed by Mr Grey, seconded by Mr. Black, and carried, " That this meeting do request the directors to resign forthwith, and new directors be elected. Mr Grey said the old directors had never done their duty since they had been put in. The following gentlemen were then ap pointed directors : —Messrs Cochrane, Coupland, Grey, La vers and McTavish. It was agreed that the office of the company should be forthwith removed to Auckland, and that Mr Eobert Home be appointed legal manager. Messrs Henderson and Laurie were appointed auditors. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Coupland for the manner in which he had brought about the reform of the company, and also to Mr Woollams for the services rendered by him while chairman of the directors.

This terminated the meeting.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq, E.M.)

The usual weekly sitting of this Court for the recovery of small debts was held this morning, and the following cases disposed of: — Undefended Cases.

H. S, Meyers v. E. Solomon, goods supplied, £15 18s 2d ; Dillon and Carr v. W. Dearness, goods, £1 3s 5d ; W, J. Cawkwell v. P. Philips, goods, £7 Is 6d ; H. S. Meyers v. G. Frazer, goods, £7 12s 6d.; Thomas Minetti v, W. New man, goods £17 15s 4d; Daily Southern Cross v. H. Wright/advertising, £4 10. The claims in these cases were proved in the usual way and judgments passed for plaintiffs. Adjouenments. H. S. Meyers v T. McJames, claim £6 10s 6d; J. Moore vE. Irwin, claim £7 7s 6d ; same vW. Price, £5 4s ; H. Duffy v E. Hill, claim £2 5s lid ; executors of John Oglivie (deceased) v H. Campbell, application for payment of £30. These causes were adjourned until next Court day. Judgments. C. and P. Overton v T. T. Mew.—Claim £17 4s 6d. The Court awarded judgment in this case for £3 5s 6d. George Duncan v E. Baird. — Claim £17 4s 9d. This cause had been referred to arbitration. The award of the arbitrator (Mr JD, B. Cruickshank) was now read. It decided that the defendant was indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of £8 14s 3d, and further ordered certain seed to be returned, or the value, £1 15s, in lieu. Judgment was given in accordance with the award. Depended Cases. James Wallace v C. G. Quick.—Claim £17, for value of a mare sold to the defendant. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff; Mr Mackechnie for the defendant. There were several witness to be examined in this case, and the plaintiff was under examination when our reporter left.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. [Before Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., J.P.] DRUNKENNESS. Four druukards were punished as usual. VARIOUS BREACHES OF MUNICIPAL POLICE ACT. Thomas Powley, for driving on the foot path in Dedwood, was, in consideration of mitigating circumstances, fined Is and C°Dennis Britt, for leaving his vehicle unattended without chaining the wheel, was fined 10s and costs. Thomas Sheehan, for driving on the wrong side of the way, was fined £2. Henry Smith.for letting his kme wander at large, was fined 22s and costs. John McNeil, for allowing one cow to be at large, was fined 5s and cost. Thomas Houlsham, for a similar offence, was also fined 5s and costs. * Joseph Day, for ridmg on his drWwith. out reins attached to his leading horse, was fined 10s and costs.' John Jones, for leaving his vehicle unattened without chaining the wheel, was fined 10s and costs. James Ryan, for permitting two cows to wander, was fined 5s and costs.

Thomas Lupton, for letting his dog attack a fellow creature, was with drawn. j John Faulkner and Eobert Strong were each fined and costs; and Eichard ; O'Callaghan and William Cheshire were fined 2s 6d each for not registering their dogs. Samuel Young, for having too much light to his public house by means of allowing his chimney to take fire, was fined os and costs ; and Henry Clark, another publican, for not having sufficient light by reason of letting his lamp go out, was fined is and costs. A case against Sarah Price, for insulting behaviour towards Mary Ann Kelly, was dismissed. This concluded the business.

CITY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the City Council was held at ten o'clock this morning, convened for the purpose of considering the advisability of applying to the General Assembly for certain amendments of the Municipal Corporation Act, 1867. Present: Councillor Isaacs in the chair, Councillors Macready, Prime, Bugden, Jones, and Hampton. The Chairman stated that the Council had met to consider certain suggestions made by the Finance Committee, which were in effect as follows: —That all rates be levied half-yearly from 21st May to 20th November and 21st November to 20th May. That the Burgess List be made up from the 20th May in each year instead of from 20th June as at present. That the accounts be balanced annually on the 20th November, and that the current rates be adjusted to these dates.

The Chairman atated that if this arrangement was carried out the general and special rates could be collected in two ninepenny payments instead of at three different periods as is now the case, namely, general rate divided into two threepenny payments. The accounts could be audited half-yearly on 20th May and 20th November, and the office work would be simplified.

Some discussion took place in reference to the proposed alterations as suggested by the Finance Committee; and on the motion of Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Prime, it was resolved that steps be taken to obtain the amendment of the Municipal Corporation Act, neces sary for the carrying out of this system.

It was agreed that the ordinary meeting for Monday next should stand adjourned until Monday, the 26th inst., and that any objections to the city levels be con sidered on that day. This was all the business, and the Council adjourned.

The Green Harp conspiracy case passed through another stage yesterday and was adjourned until Tuesday next, when it is believed the case for the prosecution will close. While this ap parently interminable case has been pro ceeding from day to day it has been amusing to note the actions of those most especially concerned in it. The defendant Ferguson is usually occupied in either taking notes of the evidence or in draw ing caricatures of the witnesses. He occasionally forsakes this occupation to give fresh instructions to his solicitors. Walsh sits beside the brokers, and is apparently deeply engaged during the day in making calculations of the number of people that enter the Auckland hotel, the doorof which is opposite the window of the Court. He appears to note the length of tiaii each individual customer remains in the hotel. These observations may be with a view to eventually make an offer for th» good-will of the house, or to furnish the IT. K. A. with statistics. Howe, while evidently taking an inward delight in the proceedings, contemplates for hours to gether with an admiring gaze the shape and fit of his Wellington boots. O'Eeilly sits next to bin. His face is familiar in Court in connection with a City Council by-law. It was he who offered to deposit two caudles daily at the watch-house for the police to keep his excavations lighted up, as he was tired of the respon sibility. He wears a look in Court be tween indifference and annoyance as though the proceedings were a bore to him. Sometimes nature overcomes his frame, and he seeks repose in a gentle slumber. Sheehan appears fond of amuse ment, jand listens attentively as though he were watching a five-act drama or a light tragedy, Gleeson complacently folds his hands and directs all his attention to scanning the cocoa-nut matting on the floor of the Court probably wondering how often it is taken up to dust. Cum mings finds relief and amusement in stroking his beard. The proceedings are evidently wearisome to him, yet he is too much occupied to try to take a doze. Sheehy in the far corner is amusing to observe. He cannot sit still ; he looks like a man compelled to sit out a long dry sermon that he'cannot under stand ;|his yawn is terrific. For Sheehy's sake we wish the proceedings wereat an end. Occasionally when a defendant's name is mentioned in evidence the Eesi dent Magistrate remarks " Let me see which is .'•' Whereupon the defendant alluded to stands up and a kind of mutual recognition takes place, reminding one of a dinner-time custom of " Happy to take a glass of wine with you, sir." This for mality being gone through the Bench re sumes its notes, and the defendant his seat. The legal gentlemen engaged in the case appear to throw heart and soul into the proceedings, but the number of " refreshers " they have already received is evidently alarming their clients.

TEE EVENING STAB, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, IMS.



Late Advertisements. TO BE LET ON MORTGAGE, a sum of £1,800 from the City Debentures Sinking Fund. Tenders for the loan of the above sum, or a portion of it, will be received at the Superintendent's Office,, Auckland, up to noon of Saturday, the 24th instant. • H. H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. FOUND, a Silver Military Medal, Vie., 1848 ; with name engraved.—Apply at the Star office. - .. H§ *V* Freemasons' Hall, Grahamstown. THIS Hall will be Consecrated on WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst, at 3 p.m. A Banquet will be held in the evening. Tickets may be obtained on application to Brother Maobexdy, Jeweller, Shortland street. , JAMES W. MoLAREN, ft ' 1 Secretary,



Auckland and Waikato Railway- TENDEKS are invited by the under signed for the supply of TIMBER SLEEPERS, 7 ft. xin7in x 5 in ; all of heart wood. The Timber : to the extent of not less than 75 per cent, of the whole j to be : —Totara, Jarrall Oregon Pine, Kauri or Puriri. I The remaining 25 per cent, may be of Matai (Podo , carpus Spicata), or Birch (Fagus Fusca, or (Solandri). They are to be flat top and bottom, true, and out of winding ; but any extra width beyond 7 inches need not be removed. 4,000 to be delivered on Railway in Mechanics' Bay; 8,000 at Newmarket, and 10,000 at Railway Crossing at Otahuhu Road. Tenders to be sent into this office not later than the 31st August, 1572. JOHN BROGDEN AND SONS, Albert Barracks. Bank Exchange. ON and after Monday, 19th instant, the Banks will charge One Quarter per cent Ex change between Auckland and the Thames. We Call Attention. TN consequence of having a Large and Well-selected Stock of SUPERIOR TEAS COFFEES, and GENERAL GROCERIES ; likewise. Butter, Cheese, and Bacon, all of the best quality' retailed at tho Lowest Price, with pleasure we cal, attention to our Goods, which are marked in plain figures. £sTNote the Address :— EEENCH & CO., Junction Store, 252, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. " Goods Delivered. What Harm to Look and Judge. OOUG-H LINCTUS of the VIR GINIAN WILD CHERRY, Highly recommended as a remedy for bronchitis catarrh, chest affections, asthma, etc, etc. This preparation is invaluable in lung complaints, and relieves the chronic cough of the aged. Prepared by A I O JKJ I N, C H E M I S T, Queen street. COD-LIVEB, CREAM. A palatable emulsion, containing all the medicinal properties of the best Cod-liver Oil. This is particularly , suitable for those who cannot take the ordinary Cod liver OiL Medical men will find this preparation pleasant to the palate, and may with confidence prescribe it in cases where the stomach rejects Cod-liver Oil. Prepared by A I C JKJ I N, ' Chemist, THE PHARMACY. Opposito the Bank of New Zealand, Queen street. pHENOLINE! A CERTAIN DISINFECTANT, ANTISEPTIC, AND PURIFIER ! PHENOLINE destroys ditease germs and counter acts contagion and infection. PHENOLINE is an excellent lotion applied to cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, etc. PHENOLINE, taken internally, arrests sea-sickness, vomiting, etc, and allays fever. PHENOLINE cleanses the skin and promotes the healthy action of the hair follicles. In Bottles, at Is Cd and 3s Cd. Does not stain, and is not corrosive or poisonous. A I C X I N, Chemist and Pharmacist, THE PHARMACY, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Queen street. MUSIC—THE ELUTE. THIS Instrument, the only one equal to the human voice, should be known by and rin the hands of all young men who, once thoroughly instructed in its many pleasing qualities, will always have a faithful companion in their most solitary as well as cheerful hours. Full instructions given on the German Flute, and the first principles and theory of Music taught to juveniles and beginners ; also, assistance in the choice and purchasing of good Instruments. \ Only a limited number of pupils will be received, so ; that instruction may be faithfully imparted. Terms \ moderate. Music Copied. 1 Full particulars may be learned by applying to H. , Cuoksey, Music Seller. i VOLUNTEERS. Ready ? Aye, Ready.— Napier. YOLUNTEEE OFFICERS, Non commissioned Officers, and advanced Cadets who really have a taste and regard for the profession of arms can receive Private Indoor Instruction in the theory of "Attack and Defence," as laid down in the " Field Exercise and Evolutions " of the British Army, j which in ordinary drill cannot be acquired. _ Also, instruction in "Theoretical Principles" of Musketry, etc , on the right knowledge of which good shooting so much depends, Rifle-target Practice made more agreeable, and efficiency more certain, by a Retired Officer of H.M. service, duly qualified, hold ing School of Musketry Certificates. —For particulars enquire by letter to the office of this paper, addressed " Celer et Audax." LOST a Gold Shirt Stud.—Five Shilings reward will be paid to the finder by returning it to this office. Toothache ! Toothache !!" WILLIAMS' NEEVINE, or Odontalgic Essence, will be found to give immediate relief in the most violent paroxysm of pain.—-To be had only at the Peoples' Dispensary, 215, Queen street, opposite City HaU. Asthma ! Coughs !! & Colds !!! WILLIAMS' BALSAMIC PECTORAL ELIXER speedily relieves, and effectually cures the various affections of the Chest and Lungs.—To be had only at the Peoples' Dispens ary, 215, Queen street, opposite City Hall. Wanted, &o WANTED, a Consignee for One Bundle Trees, consigned to J. Brown, ex City of Adelaide and Wonga Wonga from Melbourne. —H. M. Jervis, Agent. WANTED, a respectable young Man as teacher to three children at Coromandel j salary, £40 per annum with- bed and board.—Hanna ford's Registry, High street. WANTED, a respectable Lad, about 15 years of age, as an Apprentice. to the Bakery, for the country.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, to Charter, a Vessel to convey a lunatic and his dust to the Three Kings; £100 will be paid if quickly despatched.— Bounce & Bones. W" "ANTED KNOWN, that the cheapest and best made Stamps of every de scription, Presses, etc., are to be had from A. Teu tbnbero, Engraver, WeUesley street East, round Dyson's, corner.



Wanted. WANTED, Visitors from the Coun try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street, and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in j Drapery, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must be cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to another tenant. Observe: R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley street, opposite United Service Hotel. WANTED, Purchasers of the Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, Waterproof C'oaks," and Millinery, at Cost Price, at R. W. Dyson s, 220, Queen street, who must clear out o make room for the new tenant. B3T Opposite the United Service Hotel. WANTED, known that a Splendid I Shipment of New and Choice Millinery ard Francy Goods is just to hand at R. W. Dyson's, who is Clearing them Out at Cost Price to make room for the new tenant of the premises. ft_T No. 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley street AN TED KNOWN, that I. Alexander has on hand, and ready for cxc cution, large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City- Council and Auckland Harbour Board Seal: old approved Lever Presses, all sizes, with steel or brass diss ; new improved Spring Press, or so-called knocking-down machines, different sizes ; Dating and Self-inking Presses, to arrive from San Francisco per Nevada; also, Hand Printing Stamps nd Seals of all descriptions. —Ikipor Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. WEDDING- EING-S and Keepers made to order in six hours. Eighteen-carat Gold warranted. Fifteen Shillings each. Sent through post free.—F. H. Lewisson, Working-Jeweller, High street. WANTED the Parents of Auckland to know that Mr Brabazon is the only Ist Class Certificated Teacher in town, and that his pupils are the only ones taught to work Practice, Interest, and Fractions, by seven or eight different methods. Time will prove. Address :—Union street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowess possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Otilce : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports and deep water for loading. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moaldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. W~OEKDONE lor the Trade by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, High street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles. fTTANTED, Purchasers for the V V above. Sold and delivered at the lowest ates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. V&7ANTED, Mining Managers and » V Business People to call and see the difference between an old approved Lever Press, with steel die, and a new improved Knocking-down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Teuthnberq's, Engraver, Wellesley street Hast; round Dyson's comer. WANTED KNOWN, that W, Roland is a Cash Purchaser of every des cription of Furniture, Bedding, Wearing Apparel, Cooking Utensils, Tools of all sorts, Metal, and Lumber, etc. ' rders promptly attended to, and goods removed free of expense to the seller.—Apply, Market Reserve, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, beside Messenger's new shop. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland- WANTED to Buy, left-off Wearing Apparel, Table Linen, Bedding, Books, Old Jewellery, Furniture, &c. _ A note addressed to J. Asher, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy, will have immediate attention. GARNETS, EUBYS, EMEEALDS. TORQUOISE, OPALS, and a General assort ment of Stones for manufacturing pnrposes, just received by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, Queen street Workshop, High street. ALEXANDER MACKIE Coach-builder, ' DURHAM STREET FACTORY, NEXT THE HAYMARKET, AUCKLAND. A MACKIE has much pleasure in • informing the gentry and inhabitants of Auck land and its vicinity that he has commenced business at the above spacious premises. A.M. having been so long before the Auckland public considers it unnecessary to assure them that all orders entrusted to him will be of the very best materials and workmanship, every article being manu factured on the premises; and employing only the best of artizans under his direct supervision he can assure his customers nothing on his part will be want ing in giving perfect satisfaction. DEDLET T E E S. £20 Reward. f?OrV EEWAED will be paid to oW v-/ any person or persons that will give such information as will lead to the conviction of party or parties who have stolen SHEEP off the Island of Motu Fishermen and others are cautioned against tres is sing- WILLIAM DUDER. North Shore, August 12,1872. Musical mo BE SO~LD CHEAP A F'rst-Olass Alexandra Harmonium; Three Stops Several Eight-keyed Concert Flutes Concertinas, &c. J. HOWDEN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 80, Queen street To Let. TO LET, a Six-roomed House in Wynyard street, in thorough repair, two door s from the corner of Alten road, Mechanics' Bay.— Apply on the premises. npO LET—Office in Port street.— IJI Apply to Samuel Cochrane & Son. TWO Eurnished Bedrooms to Let. —Apply at David Grubb's, Hobson street. TjlOE SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft.; X? one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff ; also, several Ships' Boats.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. Notice. ALE and Porter Bottles Wanted at Hobson's Bridge Brewery, Newmarket, or the Bottling Department, Durham street; the highest price given.—R. Whitson and Sons. T)ATUM A H O E For Sale—2s6 acres of Land at Patumahoe, mostly bush well watered, all fenced in with post and rail fence'; about 12 acres laid down in grass,—Price low; part of the money may remain on mortgage.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane & Son.



Entertainments. p~~I T T HALL. LAST OF THE SERIES BUT ONE OF LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS THIS (Friday) EVENING, AUGUST 16, 1872, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS AITKEN (Miss J. L. Bucten). PROGRAMME : Part I. Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream," Shakes peare—Madame Winter Scene between Oberon, Titiana, and Puck (from " A Midsummer Night's Dream," Shapespeare)— Miss Aitken Scena—" All is Lost Now" (" La Sonnambula ")—Mr Winter Song—" I Love the Morning " —Mrs Mitchell "Misadventures at Margate" (Ingoldsby)— Mr A King Song—" The Piper o' Dundee " —Madame Winter Duet—"Harps Angelical"—Mrs Mitchell and Mr Winter Song—" Ye Stars mildly Beaming " (with ViolonceUo accompaniment)— Lady Amateur " The Bells " (E A Poe)—Miss Aitken Part 11. Piano Duet Song—"The Owl"—Gentleman Amateur Song—" Good-bye, Sweetheart, Good-bye "—Mr HiU Benedick and Beatrice (from "Much Ado About Nothing," Sakespeare) — Miss Aitken and Gentleman Amateur Song— " Will o' the Wisp "—Gentleman Amateur " Mansie Wauch's First and Last Visit to the Play" (Dr Moir), by particular desire—Miss Aitken Song —" Ring on, Sweet Angelus "—Mrs Mitchell Duet—" Matrimonial Squabbles "—Mr and Madame Winter Band in attendance. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Front seats, 3s ; second, 2s ; back, Is. Seats can be secured at the City HaU, or at Mr Cuoksey's Music Warehouse, Queen street. T> E D LETTERS. 0 1 T V HALL. AUCKLAND AMATEUR SINGERS TO NIGHT ! pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr Peter Vragnizan. POSITIVELY LAST EIGHT NIGHTS Of the Engagement of those admirable Artistes MR HOSKINS AND MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, August 16, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, When will be presented the Elegant Comedies of USED DP AN"D NAVAL ENGAGE MENTS. Lieutenant Kingston and Sir Charles Coldstream by Mr Hoskins. Mary Mortimer and Mary Wurzel by Miss F Colville. Supported by the acknowledged Best Company that has appeared at this Theatre for some years. Plans at Uptons. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. C. A. MOTHERSILL, Agent. PITT HALL. KJ MANSIE WAUGH'S First and Last Visit to the Play.—TO-NIGHT I ri I T V HA L L. TO-MORROW EVENING, AUGUST 16, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS AITKEN, And Last Appearance but one in the above Hall. A splendid programme in preparation. See To morrow's advertisement. CATHOLIC LITERARY W INSTITUTE, WELLINGTON STREET.— Anniversary Entertainment in Aid of the Funds. Monday, August 19,1872. Admission, 2s 6d. Auckland Sunday-school Union. A LECTURE will be be delivered THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at half-past sevpn o'clock, in the Albert-street Congregational Chapel, by W. G. Hahrison, Esq, on "Thought." Admission—Adults, 6d ; Children, 3d. 0 1 T V HALL. THE BELLS i THE BELLS ! THE BELLS 1 YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.



WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1872, IN THE ROOMS, WELLESLEY STREET. August 16—Recreation, Rev James Buller August 23—On the Ridiculous, G M Reed, Esq, B A September 13—Oliver CromweU, Rev W J WiUiams September 20—Perils of the Age, J C Firth, Esq October IS—Millenial Anticipations, Rev P H Corn ford October 25—Home Training—lts Neglect and Conse quences, Rev E N Bree, MA Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, the Librarian at the Rooms of the Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock. •._#; Admission to Single Lecture, 6d. A. W. FLEMING, Hon. Sec. 0 1 T V HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! MISS AITKEN'S Benefit. MADAME WINTER^ R-X Pro fessor of Music and Singing. MR. WINTER, Professor of Music, ' Singing, and Elocution.—For lessons and engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. WILL BE READY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1872, - BIGG'S DIGEST OP METHODISM, (By Rev. C W. Rigg,) Second Edition, Crown Bvo., 4s 6d. This Work contains the Laws and Regulations of the Australasian Wesleyan Conne-cion down to the present date. . , ~ The First Edition was highly commended bythe British Wesleyan Reviews, and the author received the thanks of the Australasian Wesleyan Conference, as recorded upon their minutes. As only a limited number of copies wiU be issued early application is necessary. E. W A V T E, PUBLISHER, AUCKLAND. pHLOR A L U M. The Saline. Antiseptic, Harmless as ■a. Common. Salt-' A Safe, Odourless, Non-poisonous Disinfectant. Chloraum pravents contagion It arrests and prevents putrefaction It ab.orbs noxious gases It removes bad smells. " It is a safe Antiseptic Asiringent for Internal or External Use in Medicine; and is the most reliable SICK-ROOM DISINFECTANT. From the London Times, September 22nd, 1870 :— On the Purification of Public Thoroughfares—" It is not to be surpassed as a precipitant and deodoriser of sewage." Agents for New Zealand:— JKEMPTHOJRNE PBOSSER & 00.. Dunedin and Auckland.



Meetings. Onehunga Eifle Volunteers. THE August Inspection Parade will take place on MONDAY EVENING, at 7 o'clock sharp. The Captain Commanding expects a full muster. Absentees will be fined. By order W. 13. BATES, Color-Sergeant. Onehunga, August 13,1872. AMEKTING- of Journeymen Bakers will be held on SATURDAY EVEN ING NEXT, at 3 o'clock, at the British Hotel, Queen street. A fuU attendance of tho trade is requested.— Wsi. Bell, Chairman. Money. MONET to Lend on promissory notes, on land or houses, and on mining and other shares ; mortgages effected.—Stevens & Son, Queen street. ALL Repairs in Jewellery guaran teed done within twenty-four hours.—F. H. Lewisson, Queen street; Work-shop, High street. Mining. Caledonian Goldmining Company (Registered). KOTICE. X HEREBY give notice that I intend to offer myself as a Candidate for the Office of Director at the first Meeting of the Company. R. BLEAZARD. NOTICE is hereby given that ME I. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, is our agent to receive transfers and take calls for the un dermentioned claims. KENNON & O'BRIEN. Coromandel May 16,1872. La Bowen Clunes Wo 's Point Ararat Honeycomb Aitkin To the Shareholders of the Caledonian G-oldmining Company (Registered). LADIES and Gentlemen,—l beg to inform you that at the annual general meeting to be held sometime during the present month I shall be a candidate for the office of Director, vacant by the retirement of Mr Crombie. Yours respectfully, WARWICK WESTON. One of Nature's Wonders, ON VIEW at the British Hotel Queen street, the MONSTER ONE-EYED PISH. Admission—Free. ■ Boots and Shoes. A NEW AMAZEMENT. Winter Boots and|Shoes TO BE CLEARED OUT AT LESS THAN COST. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN STREET. TTAVING- an immense Over-stock OP BOOTS, Is determined tojjclear the lot off WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO COST. Ladies' White Kid Boots, Cheap Ladies' White Satin Boots, Cheap ' Girls' White Satin Boots, Cheap. BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay JBone Mills. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.— Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence or partial Board in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence, for one or two Gentlemen, in a convenient and healthy locality. Terms moderate. For refer nee and address apply at office of this paper. IGrG-EUS' RINGS, any pattern or any weigh t, made to order for 255, including •n«»aving of name.—F. H. Lewisson, High street. i—__— wm*auaßAmmmmma*KmK9K*99*m*mmnK9H9Bß*umHmmßaHHKi9, j Sales by Auction,



MONDAY, AUGUST 19. FIREPROOF SAFES. AT THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OFFICE. THE Subscribers have been favored with instructions from Daniel Pollen, Esq., Agent for the General Government, to sell at the Registry of Deeds Office, Supreme Court Buildings, on Monday, 19th inst, at 11 o'clock, Two Price's Fire-resisting Safes, each 36 inches x 26 inches x 25 inches, and fitted with two drawers and duplicate keys. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES, NORTH SHORE, MOUNT ST. JOHN, MOUNT ALBERT, ETC. THE Subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Tuesday, 20th inst, at 12 o'clock, NORTH SHORE—Parts of Allotments 52 and 53 Parish of Takapuna, containing 13 acres 2 perches, having frontages to the Great North Road and the Waitemata harbor, adjoining Major Cooper's property and close to Messrs I Hall's and Bartley's MOUNT ST JOHN—Lot 10, Section 2, fronting the Onehunga Road, close to the residence of J. Hancock, Esq MOUNT ALBERT—Farm of five acres, contiguous to the property of A. K..Taylor, Esq SPRINGBANK-Lot 56, 40 feet frontage to Browne street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.