NOTES ON PARLIAMENT.

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INSULAE SEPAIiATION,

The debate on Mr Reynolds' resolution for the division of tile colony into two provinces was resumed. Mr Stafford forcibly pointed out the importance of the resolution, and the necessity for some explanation from the Government as to their views, Mr Fox, in reply, said the Government would not express any opinion. In fact, they had formed no opinion whatever in respect to the resolu tion, and they preferred to wait until

other resolutions had been disposed of. -•' Mr Stafford, lie said, would have p adopted the same course had he been on the Government benches. Mr Stafford '.-nointed out that the position assumed ' K ,j the Government was most humiliating to the country, They seemed to be utterly without any opinions of their own, but were swayed about by every opinion of their own, and were simply waiting to catch votea and to adopt any policy as their own which might appear to bo popular. As to his own action under similar circumstances. ! •when Mr Whitaker introduced a resolution ] like the one before the House he i Mr (Stafford) had opposed it in '' a speech which occupied two hours in delivery, and had succeeded in negativ- i ing the resolution. Had he been placed in circumstances similar to those which had now occurred he would not j have acted in the shuffling and evasive manner that the miserable wretches on Treasury Benches had acted in. The Speaker hereupon called the hon, member to order, a thing he is never slow to do : whenever anything is said against the Goverment that affords the slightest j excuse. Mr Stafford withdrew the words l "in the Treasury Benches, substituting in another place," and at a subsequent stage withdrew the offensive expression, " miserable wretches. " Whatever the value of the words may be in a Pai4iamen tary sense it is undeniable that the Ministry do occupy a most contemptible position in the House, over whose decisions they do not exercise the least influence. This appeared to be the opinion of almost all the speakers, who referred in plain terms to the miserable lack of independence which characterises the conduct of the Government, who are afraid to introduce any measure that is likely to endanger their seats in the slightest degree. The debate was ultimately adjourned.

August 9, tobacco versus literature.

I forgot to mention in my letter of yesterday's debate that tobacco and litera ture have come to a collision in the House, and that letters hare triumphed. The Lib rary Committee had rtportedin favor of ex tendingthe accommodation by throwing the smoking-room into the library. Such a monstrous proposition of course aroused the indignation of the consumers of the nicotian weed, and they accordingly opposed the report. A division, however, took place on the question, and literature carried the day against tobacco by thirty five to twenty-six. A DESEBVING AETIST. A Mr Mundy has presented a some what novel petition to the Assembly. This gentleman has voluntarily and at his own expense proceeded through the country taking photographs of the scenery, and it seems that Mr Fox's sympathy with sketching has eventuated in a petition for compensation on the ground, that the photographs will assist immigration. The Petitions Committee have reported that though Mr Mundy's views are certainly most excellent they do not see their way to recommend compensation. PERMANENT OFFICERS SALASIES BILL.

A discussion took place on this bill in committee. Mr Reader wood suggested the addition of a clause limiting the annual sum payable as retiring money and pensions under the Civil Service Act to £8000. Mr Vogel suggested that this clause should be introduced in the Civil Service Act to come before the House. Mr Sheehan "wanted to know what position the civil servants whould be in with regard to compensation if the House gave them three months' notice during the present mansion. Mr Vogel said, legally, the civil tervants would have a claim for one month's salary for every year's service; but morally they would be entitled to much more. On this Mr Sheehan observed that though he would not now express any opinion with regard to the moral and legal aspects of the claims, he had never been able to dis tinguish the difference between the ser vants of the public and those of any private firm, (Hear, hear). Mr Reynolds said there had recently been made a very large number of appointments in the Civil Service—he believed about sixty, and he would be glad to know whether their »alarieß would come before the House in the Estimates. One of the appointments which he considered questionable was that of Inspector of Native Schools. He understood that the gentleman hold ing this office was actually ignorant of the Maori language. Large sums were unnecessarily expended on public build ings, notably £2.000 on a building ad jacent, which had been erected on a piece of leasehold land, though there was plenty of freehold land available that would have cost nothing. Mr Bunny hoped the House would firmly insist on recovering the con trol of the public money. The Govern ment of the country was now in the hands of people whose salaries were permanently fixed by Acts of Parliament, and who therefore treated this House as if they were independent of it. Mr Vogel, who saw that the discussion was assuming an tr*- I(£isant phase, suggested that the cu> -urssion was irregular, and accordingly progress was reported.

MOEE SMOKE. l^rThe remarkable jealously which hon. i&embers invariably display of any inter ference with their own comfort and interests is strikingly illustrated by the question of smoke versus literature. In the House, to-night, Mr J E Brown rose to a question of privilege, He referred to the proposal to convert the smoking room into part of the library. Smoking would interfere with reading, and he hoped effect would not be given to the recommendation of the committee until after the session. Mr Webster created amusement by stating that he had ascer tained that the committee had designed to add the library to the smoking room, not

the smoking room to the library, and that i the idea was to add to the convenience of smokers.

ANOTHER PROJECTED SECT.

I To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sic, — We colonists are blessed with a pretty full measure of civil and religious liberty, and were any one to step forward to advocate its curtailment the scornful interrogation would be pertinent and fit .and proper—"Who are you? But whilst, politically, no mere man has any right to interfere with any other man in regard to his opinion, or the fairly carrying out of opinion .by institute or in advocacy, yet, morally, very often both right and imperative duty command criticism and even keen remonstrance. A wrong opinion is ever injurious, often ruinous. I see, per newspaper reports,' a Wesleyan Methodist free church is projected for Auckland town. This is a declared manifest super fluity. There are here now more sects than are feasibly required. Instead of adding there should instantly be reduction by amalgamation, whereby strength would accrue. The agent said to be on his way hither, by ship Kintore, if he love the truth more than party, would find a fine sphere of usefulness in labouring to amal gamate the two distinct sects of John Wesley's followers already here. And, then, having fairly finished that job, he could worthily proceed to labour for the perfect organic coalescence of the two sects of Congrega tional Independents, which differ only on water baptism. Hereby he could earn to himself a good degree and much valour in the hagiology. If " he knew what was in roan," or had a knowledge of the world and the men on it. he would discern and perceive that the superfluous multiplication of sects is the millstone round the neck of Christianity. l>Ut preachers generally are not in the way of hearing the current popular con temptuous and satirical allusions to the hundred and one religions, so-called. The contemplated addition would be evil only I think.—l am, &c, W. E. Sadleb

AN ENGLISHMAN ATTACKED BY BRIGANDS

An atrocious act of brigandage is reported from Alcovn, in Spain. Mr. Arthur Lang staff, an English gentleman, known to possess a large quantity of money, was while riding out with his wife and daughter stopped by a body of brigands, ten in number, and all armed with pistols; some of them were on horses, and most of them wore masks. One of them, who appeared to be the leader of the gang, caught hold of Mrs. Langstaff, while another detained her daughter. They were stripped of all their jewels and money. Not satisfied with this, they refused to allow the ladies to go, but made Mr. Langstaff return, accompanied by one of the brigand*, to fetch a ransom for his wife and daughter. He had no other course than to complywith their de» mands, as they threatened to murder the ladies if he he did not do so, or if he tried to rescue them by force. On receiving the money the whole party decamped, leaving them without further injury. The police on being informed of the outrage, at once were on the track, and have succeeded in catching oae of the robbers who will not reveal anything about his com rades.

HOW TO BUILD BRICK CHIMNEY TOPS

All the brickwork above the superstruc ture whether the building is etone, brick, or wood, should be made with cement mortar which will absorb much less water than mor tar made of caustic lime and sand. The bricks fora chimney-top should be soaked in water for a few minutes, so that they will not extract the water from the mortar. In order to have mortar become very hard to must dry slowly, and eventually become al most as hard as bricks. Every brick chimney should be covered at the top with a copestone, with an arched top, or with bricks placed over the flues, like the rafter.of a building, for the purpose of turning off the water which would go down the inside, be absorbed by the brielrs, and, in some instances, soak through and wet the paper or kalsoming on the inside. A chitnney-top laid up with good cement mortar, and coyered with a copestone or chimney-arch, will stand the influences of the weather for more than a huudred years without any repairs.

ARISTOCRATIC AMUSEMENTS.

(From the Coventry Herald) Two young English noblemen were staying with the late Lord Panmure, at Brechin Castle, when he wrote to a tenant, named Panlathie,' to come and dine with him, and bring a sum of money. After dinner, Lord Panmure gave the first toa9t, which was, "All hats in the fire, or £10 on the table." Four hats were immediately on the fire. One of the Englishmen gave the next toast, "All coats in the fire, or £50 on the table." Four coats were committed to the flames. The other Eng lishman gave "All boots in the fire, or a £100 on the table.' The whole of the boots were com mitted to the flames. Panlathie's toast came next, "Two front teeth in the fire, or £200 on the table, " when Panlathie pulled his two teeth out, and threw them in the fire. They were artificial teeth, and he went home with out coat, hat, or boots, but with £600 in his pocket.

We have much pleasure in drawing attention to the last column of the third page of to-day's Gross, where will be found the previously unpublished portions of Dr J. R. Nicholson's Report on Vaccina and Small-pox,

The Era, in speaking of the Tichborne claimant, says:—We heartily agree with tha leading, journal which has denounced as scandalous and "an unseemly proceeding" the parade of Casteo. through the streets of Alresford, with the assistance of Mr Q-uildford Onslow, M. P. as showman; but perhaps more nnseernly and scandalous are the attacks made upon the private character of honest gentlemen during the extravagant circuit. One of the statements put forward by the person who desires to extract sympathy from the ignorant and vulgar was so wantonly inaccurate that it was flatly contradicted next morning by Mr. M. Spofforth, a gentleman who has hitherto espoused Casteo's cause. If Mr. Guildford Onslow intend 3to make a tour of the provinces with his pet, to drink beer at pot honses, and receive the adulation of ostlers it would be well to remind him it is not the act of a gentleman to permit the extravagant expressions used concerning an eminent judge and counsel. For the rest, the show speaks for itself.

THE EVENING STAIt, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, .1871

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OTAKTED, Visitors from the Coun- VV try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in Drapery, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must be cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to another tenant. , . r Observe: R. "W. Dtson, 220, Queen street, corner 01 Wellesley treet, opposite United Service Hotel.



Late Advertisements. Genuine Veterinary Art. A FEW words of Advice about the noble animal, the HORSE. Should sickness befall you, or other casualties, do not allow an unqualified inexperienced practitioner or others to tamper with you : send for your frieud the under signed, a duly-qualified Practitioner of twenty years, standing in Maitland, N.S.W. All operations scientifically performed. My testi monials are numerous and varied for treating all diseases—which I invite the public to examine. I am, &c, THOMAS A. MOORE, Veterinary Surgeon. Old House At Home Hotel, Hobson street, August 17,1872. Freemasons' Hall, Grahamstown. HHHIS Hall will be Consecrated on -*- WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst, at 3 p.m. A Banquet will be held in the evening. Arrangements have been made with the p. 3. Challenger to return after the Banquet. Tickets may be obtained on application to Brother Mackbady, Jeweller, Shortland street. JAMES M. McLAHEN, Secretary. OITT HALL.—Sunday Services.— Conducted by SAMUEL EDGER, B.A.—August 18 : — Morning —" On Loving God. Evening — " Pharoah and His Hosts in the Red Sea. —A National Lesson.



THE NEWTON KIEK. — Divine Service at 11 a.m. and (i.30 p.m. TO-MORROW. —Subjects: — Morning — Christ Abolishing Death. Evening—Salvation possible in and out of all our visible Churches. HATS AND CAPS, JUST OPENED EX CORONILLA. All the Latest Shapes in Hats and Caps at TXILL, FENTON & HULBERT'S, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, Queen street opposite the Bank of New Zealand, and Victoria street. Hatters by Appointment to His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. Royal Albert Orange Lodge, No. 2. rPHE Regular Monthly Meeting of -I- the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, Karangahape Itoad, on MONDAY EVENINU the 19th instant, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Business — Election of Officers,; etc, for the ensuing year. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order W. J. SUITER, Hon. Sec. August 17, 1872. Green Harp Gold Mining Company (Registered). SHAREHOLDERS are reminded that an Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the large room of the Insurance Building, on MONDAY NEXT, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of altering the rules and increasing the capital of the Company by the issue of new shares. As it is necessary that there should be a majority in number and value present, persons who are unable to attend are requested to send proxy forms, which can be obtained at the Company's office. JAMES C. DAVIES, Manager. Auckland, August 17,1872. NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING- of the New XJL New Zealand Pearl Fishery Company (limited), will take place on TUESDAY, the 20th August, at noon, at the office of M. T. Clayton, 49, Insurance Buildings. M. T. CLAYTON, Secretary pro tern.



LOST, between the Post-office and Royal Mail Hotel, on Wednesday evening, a Small Bunch of Keys. The finder will be rewarded on leaving them at the Office of this paper. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21. CHAPEL SQUARE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PLATED WARE, ENGKRAV* INGS, FEATHEE BEDS, HAIB MAT TRESSES, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with, instructions from a Gentleman removing, to sell by auction, at his Residence, Chapel Square, on Wednesday next, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock noon. His useful lot of Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of—Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room and Kitchen Furniture, Feather Beds, Hair Mattresses, Engravings, Plated Ware, Glass, China, and Earthenware, &c. MONDAY, At 11 O'clock. at the corner mart, queen and wyndham street. lOfk BAGS POTATOES, JLjUXJ Ex Southern Cross 90 bags Sydney Maize, upset price 3s lid 50 bags Yellow Sugar, in bond, upset pried 3d per Ib GEORGE~~SIBBIN-, Auctioneer. Wanted, &c WANTED an active Lad.—Apply to Upton & Co. WANTED the G-entry and Tnhabi tants of Auckland and it 3 surroundings to know that Alexander Mackie's Durham street Coach Factory will be in readiness to receive orders on the Ist September.—Working hours : 8 to 5.—A1l descrip tions of Smithery executed on the premises. WANTED, some G-ood Greenstone. —Apply to R. Beck, Jeweller, Queen street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply, immediately, Criterion Hotel. — Hobson street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at Clanricarde Hotel, Wyndham street. WANTED, a Situation as House maid in a gentleman's family in or nsar town by a young person lately arrived; highest testimonials and references from England as to respectability and competency.—Address to M.W., care of Matron, Albert Barracks. WANTED KNOWN, that the cheapest and best made Stamps of every de-. scription, Presses, etc., are to be had from A. Tbti tehbbrg, Engraver, Wellesley street Bast, round Dyson's corner. "AN TED KNOWN, that I. Alexander has on hand, and ready for cxc cutioii, large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour i Board Seal: old approved Lever Presses, all sizes, I with steel or brass disc ; 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 i nd Seals of all descriptions. —Isidor Alexander, ! Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. WEDDING EINGS and Keepers made to order in six hours. Eighteen-carat Gold warranted. Fifteen Shillings each. Sent through post free.—F. H. Lewisson, Working-Jeweller, Iligh atreet. ,' .



Wanted- 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 the following important fact communicated to the Ladies :- R W Dyson, 220, Queen street, has just received another and very Choice Assortment of "Ladies' Under-clothing, Corsets, Nightcaps, and Baby AVares, including Hoods, Hats, Probes, Frocks, and every requisite for Infants, which he is selling at cost price, on account of his premises being let, and therefore necessitating his clearing out for the new tenant. m~ R. W. Dyson, opposite the United Service Hotel WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Boor, 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. ■ANT ED KTOW, that D. OOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes. Doors, Mouldings, 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. WORK DONE for the Trade" by F. 11. Lewisson, Jeweller, High street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles. WANTED, Purchasers for the 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. Kinc.Y, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED, Mining Managers and Business People to call and see the difference between an old approved Lever Press, with steel die, and a new improved Kriocking-down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Teutbnbeko's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's corner. 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. Orders 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. Ashkb, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy, will have immediate attention.



Bank Exchange. ON and after Monday, 19th instant, the Banks will charge One Quarter per cent Ex change between Auckland and the Thames. GarnetsTeubys, emeealds. TORQUOISE, OPALS, and a General assort ment of Stones for manufacturing pnrposes, just received by V. H. Lewisson, Jewoller, Queen street Workshop, High street. ALEXANDEE MACKIE Coach-builder, , DUEHAM STREET FACTOSY, NEXT THE lIAYMARKET, AUCKLAND. AMACKIE 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, IP vi,nd A M having been so long before the Auckland nubile considers it unnecessary to assure them that \ll orders entrusted to him will be of the very best n" terfal?anrt workmanship, every article being manu- i actured o"the premises ; and employ ing 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. Smithery of all descriptions executed. pE D LETT EE S. £20 Reward. O> C)f\ EEWAJJD will l>e paid to g^ &\J 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 passing- WILLIAM DUDER. North Shore, August 12, 1872. Musical. mo be sTTId cheap : A Firsfc-clas3 Alexandra Harmonium; Three Stop 3 Several Eight-keyed Concert Flutes Concertinas, &c, ■ J. HO WDEN, ■Watchmaker and Jeweller, 86, Queen street



To Let. TO LET, a Six-roomed House in Wynyard street, in thorough repair, two door from the corner of Alten road, Mechanics' Bay.— Apply on the premises. HMO LET.—Office in Fort street.— JL Apply to Samuel Cochrane & Son. TWO Furnished Bedrooms to Let. —Apply at David Grabb's, Hobson street. FOE SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft., one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff ; also, several Ship*' 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. Whitmon and Sons. p A T TJM AH O E For Sale—2s6 acres of Land at Patumahoo, 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 Coohbanb & Son. Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera- OT. WEEN would apologise to his • customers for omitting to forward his Nursery List this season as usual. He makes a point of attend ing personally to all orders with which he is entrusted, and the early and continued arrival of the favours of | his patrons (for which he begs to tender his very best I thanks) has positively precluded him from devoting | the necessary attention to its compilation. As plant ing time is now advancing he purposes not now to issue it this season. The List of 1871, which will give a tolerable idea of the stock, will be forwarded on application. There are some items withdrawn from the stock, and many more added ; and the prices where i they differ are more often in favour of purchaser than otherwise. All orders will receive the fullest and best attention. Town Agents— W. J, HURST & Co., Queen street. _ July 18, 1872.



Drapery, DAMAGED BLANKETS, EX HELENSLEE, AT LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS HAS PURCHASED CHEAP A Large Quantity of Good Quality BLANKETS! VERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, And is offering them at his well-known DAMAGED PEICES. TS ALSO OFFERING- THE GO 52J Balance Stock of WINTER GOODS at a Con w £H aiderable REDUCTION IN PRICE, it being • H. A.'a intention to commence every season w with «ntirelr NEW GOODS.



Balance of Dress Materials at Reduced Prices. Balance of Waterproof Tweed Mantles at Reduced Prices. Balance of Cloth Jackets at Reduced Prioes. Balance of Velveteen Jackets at Cost Prices. Cheap Black Silks. Balance of Furs at Cost Prices. Balance of Winter Goods, of all descriptions) at Reduoed Prices. Balance of Men's Overcoats; Macintoshes, Waterproof Coats, and Heavy Clothing, at Reduced Prices. Heavy Stock'of Horrock's Longcloths 5i per yard. H. ATKINS (Lath Hat£& Hohetuiak).



Entertainments. T> E D LETT E E S. "DEINCE OP WALES THEATEE. Lessee .. .. Mr Peter Vragnizan. ENGAGEMENT OF THOSE ADMIRABLE ' ' ARTISTES ME fIOSKINS MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE FOR POSITIVELY SEVEN NIGHTS ONLY THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, August 17, Coleman's Comedy of THE JEALOUS WIPE. . i , Mr Oakley -.. .. Mr Hoskins Mrs Oakley ■ .. .. Miss Colville And, by general desire, R B Sheridan's CRITIC; Or, & Tragedy Rehearsed. Mr Puff Mr Hoskins Tilburnia .. .. Miss Colville 'Supported by the acknowledged best Company that has appeared in Auckland for some time. Plans at Upton's. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s : Pit, Is. C. A. MOTHERSILL, Agent. p IT V HALL. GRAND MILLION NIGHT, THIS (Saturday) EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1872, And Last Appearance of MISS AITKEN in the * " • above Hall, ■ ' When she will be assisted by a Splendid Combination of Musical Talent. PROGRAMME : Part I. Overture, " Pra Diavolo "—Madame Winter "Macbeth," "The Letter Scene," Lady Macbeth (Shgkespeare)—Miss Aitken "Lady Clare " (Tennyson)— Miss Aitken Duet, "When Thou Smilest"—Mr and Madame Winter Song, " Her Heart was in the Song "—Mrs Mitchell "Caudle becomes a Freemason" (Jerrold)—Miss Aitken •' .■ Song, "Nellie Ray"— Mr Hill " The Death of Poor Joe, the Crossing Sweeper," from : "Bleak House" (Dickens) —Miss Aitken Song, " The Death of Nelson " Mr Winter " The Charge of the Light Brigade " (Tennyson)— Miss Aitken - ' Part 11. Piano, "Caliph of Bagdad"—Madame Winter Song, " Annie of the Vale " —Mr Hill " The May Queen " (by request) (Tennyson). Part I, May Morning ; Part 11, New Year's Eve ; Part 111, The Deathbed—Miss Aitken Song, "Come Pack to Erin "—Madame Winter Song, " The S' c Ship "—Mr Winter " Advance Ne>. Zealand"—Miss'Aitken " Caudle Joins the Skylark Club " (by particular re quest) (Jerrold) —Miss Aitken Song, " The Power of Love "—Mrs Mitchell " BenjhVs Christening," from " The Life of Manic Waugh " (Dr Moir)—Miss Aitken "Bruce's Address to his Army at Bannockburn" (Burns) —Miss Aitken Duet, '' Maritana " —Mrs Mitchell and Mr "Winter Band in attendance. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission—2s and Is, GRAND MILLION NIGHT. CITY HALL. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING.



CATHOLIC LITEEAEY INSTITUTE, WELLINGTON STREET. ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE FUNDS. MONDAY, AUGUST 19. Part I. —Music, Readings, and Recitations _ Part ll.—An Amusing Farce MISS AITKEN (Mrs J. L. Buntbn) will assist with some of her Choicest Readings. Admission, 23 6d; doors open at 7.30 ;to commence at 8. MADAME WINTER, R.A., Pro f essor of Music and Singing. MR. WIN TEE, Professor of Music, Singing, and Elocution.—For lessons and engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. Tenders. Auckland and Waikato Railway. j rpENDEES are invited by the under- JL signed for the supply of TIMBER SLEEPERS. 7 ft. xin7inx sin ; all of heart wood. The Timber to the extent of not less than 75 per cent, of the whple to be :—Totara, Jarrah Oregon Pine, Kauri or Puriri. The remaining .25 per cent, may be of Matal(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, 1872. JOHN BROGDEN AND SONS, Albert Barracks. P|TE.NDEES will be received up to JL four o'clock on Monday, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Six-roomed House in Cook street. — Plans, etc, at Edward Bartley's, Builder, Albert street. WILL- B E EEA DV, SEPTEMBER 1, 1872, RIGG'S DIGEST OF METHODISM, (By Rev. C. W. Rigg,) Second Edition, Crown Bvo., 4s 6d. This Work contains the Laws and Regulations of the Australasian Wesleyan Connexion down to the present date. The First Edition was highly commended by the 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 will be issued ; early application is necessary. E. WATTE, PUBLISHER, AUCKLAND. MUSIC—THE FLUTE. rfiHIS Instrument, ! the only ; one I equal to the human voice, should be known by and in 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. \ Full particulars may be learned by applying to H. Cucksky, Music Seller. Slh ff O -Lr U : N : T tg g EE S. j ,. Ready? Aye, Ready.— Napier. T7OLUNTEEE OFFICERS, Non- T 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, 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."



Meetings- OneTmnga Rifle Volunteers. rpHE August Inspection Parade will JL take place on MOND AY EVENING-, at 7 o'clock sharp. The Captain Commanding expects a full muster. Absentees will be fined. By order W. F. BATES, Color-Sergeant. Onehunga, August 13,1872. A MEETING- of Journeymen Bakers will bo held THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at the British Hotel, Queen street. A full attendance of the trade is requested. £1 Wm. Bell, Chairman. Money. MONEY to Lend on promissory notes, on land or houses, and on mining and other shares ; mortgages effected.—Stevens & Son, Queen street. ALL Eepairs in Jewellery guaran teed done within twenty-four hours.—P. H. Lewisson, Queen street; Work-shop, High street. Mining. Caledonian Groldmining Company (Registered). NOTICE. XHETtEBY give notice that I intend to offer myself as a Candidate for the Office of Director at the first Meeting of the Company. It. BLEAZABJD. NOTICE is hereby given that MR I. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, is our agent to receive transfers and take calls for the un dermentioned claims. & Coromandel May 16,1872. La Bowen Clunes Wo 's Point Ararat Honeycomb Aitkin To the Shareholders of the Caledonian Goldniining Company (Registered). LADIES and Gentlemen, —I 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 FISH. Admission—Free. Boots and Shoes.



$ A NEW AMAZEMENT. Winter Boots ancTShoes TO BE CLEARED OUT AT LESS THAN COST. T.. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN STREET, TXAVING- an immense Over-stock OF B O O T S , Is determined tojjclear the ot off WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO COST, Ladies' White Kid Boots, Cheap Ladies' White Satin Boots, Cheap GirLs1 White Satin Boots, Cheap. 30NES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. Board and Residence. BOABD AND EESIDENCE.— 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. pOMFOETABLE Board and Eesi- V>/ 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-EES' EING-S, any pattern or any weigh t, made to order for 255, including engraving of name.—F. H. Ljswisson, High street. 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 30 inches x 26 inches x 25 inches, and fitted with two drawers and duplicate keys. SAMUEL COCHIIANE & 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 YVaitemata harbor, adjoining Major Cooper's property and close to Messrs 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 50, 40 feet frontage to Browne street. SAMUEL COCHBANE & SON, Auctioneer;,