Murray (Otago) referred to absence of any endeavour to procure immigrants from Ireland.

OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.

Mr Wakefield, in moving for a return of all officials appointed to offices under the General, Provincial, and County Go vernments since the date of the last re turn referred to the indiscriminate exer cise 'of patronage by the Ministry,- and to the peculiar position of the Superin tendent of Hawke's Bay, who was appa rently drawing salary from both Govern ments. Mr Wakefield further pointed out the omission from the last return of Superintendents and others. Mr Gis bbrgejgaid there was no means of ascer tain^ -»-" fj? Salaries of Superintendents, to^^^r.Jr mJcefield replied that it was a mere quifeme. If the Government had no means, for instance, of ascertain ing the salary of the Superintendent of Canterbury, what was the use of a resi dent Minister for the Middle Island !

Mr Kelly suggested that the salaries of Superintendents might be ascertained by the Provincial auditors.

WHAT HAS BEEN DONE FOB THE MONET.

Mr Murray moved for a return, show ing the actual money borrowed, spent, and remaining to credit, the amount of water races in use, and the number of miles of railway opened for traffic. Mr Reeves, in the course a few remarks, made the most damaging admissions. He said the return asked for would place the Government in an unfair position. He supposed Mr Murray wanted to know what had been done with the money. (Loud cries of "Hear, hear," and laughter.) The return asked for would not give the House any idea where the money had gone to. (Laughter.) The return ought to include plant ordered, cost of surveys, and so forth.

Mr Keid said it was notorious that several lines had been surveyed and re lerveyed. The return should not be over laid with fictitious details of the many tons of iron on the way out. It would be far more satisfactory to give an idea as to what had actually been done. Mr Sheehan did not see why the Go vernment should oppose the return, especially if, as they alleged, they had nothing to conceal. Mr Murray, in reply, said by furnish ing the return the Government would have an opportunity of clearing them selves from the grave suspicions existing in the mind of the public as to the public expenditure. The necessity for such a return as he now moved for was shown by the fact that two leading papers were arguing as to what had become of a mere trifle of £400,000.

The motion was agreed to on the voices August 7. FIHST BLOOD FOB THE OPPOSITION.

The sparring that has been going on for some time past resulted yesterday in a decided fight between the Ministry and their opponents, in which the former sustained decidedly the worst of it. The affair occurred over a resolution moved by Mr Curtis, deprecating interference with the boundaries of provinces as tending to create confusion and uncer tainty in legislation, and to cause unne cessary expense unless founded upon the permanent requirements of the colony as a whole. This resolution was no doubt intended to counteract the promised Government measure for the unifi cation of the West Coast goldfields— a scheme which has been matured by the Premier since his famous sketching tour to the glaciers. It is un derstood in well-informed circles that the contumacy of Mr Curtis, and other Nelson members, in opposing the Fox Ministry, has caused the Government to make a series of attacks upon the Nelson territory, and in various ways to make the reign of the Superintendent of Nelson as lively as possible. With this benevo lent object Mr Fox proceeded to the West Coast some months ago, and there endeavoured to sow broadcast the seeds' of disaffection on the goldfields ; and the proposed scheme for the unifica tion of the goldfield was the nett proceeds of Mr Eox's preregrinations, always of course excepting the watercolor sketching of the glaciers. Judging from former experience I think the Superintendent of Nelson was justified in regarding the proposed Government measure as a hostile move, and in eliciting an opinion from the House as to the general principle of the thing. Mr Harrison, the editor of the Independent, and one of the toadies of the Government, had been put forward by the Government to attempt to shelve Mr Curtis' motion. With this view Mr Harrison, after a few observations which had little or no reference to the subject, moved the pre vious question, which virtually means that the motion be not put to the House. Mr Luckie, another thick and thin Go vernment supporter, seconded the amend ment. The Premier supported his skirmishers, and in doing so took occasion to refer to his West Coast tour. He indignantly denied the soft impeachment as to the pleasure sketching tour, and claimed to have had a "deeper object,"— to inquire into the actual circumstances of the district for the benefit of himself and colleagues. Indeed, he said he had been surprised at the extent of their ignorance on the subject, which is saying a good deal. Mr Shephard testified as to the " deeper object" of the Premier in his visit to the East Coast. The object was to stir up strife against the Provincial authorities of Nelson. Mr Curtis, in his reply, declared that at the proper moment he would be able to pro d«*V Kid oofs of the conduct of Mr For, f "iking that " deep object" of his '•set. to the level of a hetero £'^~T"Wd of dissappointed publi cans' ancfspeculators, whose sympathies he had endeavoured to enlist. The ques tion that the motion be now put was carried on the voices. Mr Fox, in a bouncible tone, called for a division, a step which he no doubt shortly regretted, for the result was as follows : — Ayes, 37. — Curtis, J. Shephard, O'Rorke, Mervyn, Stafford, Luckie, Rolleston, Paiata, Swanson. Richardson, Henderson, Monro, Wakefield, Fitzher hert, Sheehan, Collins, Taiaroa, Gillies, Creighton, Williamson, Parker, Bunny, Brandon, Bathgate, McGillevray, Macan drew, Pearce, Buckland, Jackson, Wood, Johnston, J. E. Brown, Murray, Clarke, Seymour, Kenny, Kelly. Noes, 29.—Harrison, Tribe, Vogel, Inglis, O'Connor, Shepherd, Reid, Bluett, Ownond, Reeves, Rhodes, Andrews,

Bryce, G. Parker, McGlashan, O'Neill, Brown, Fox, Thomson, Gisborne, Stud holme, T.'Kelly, C. Richardson, Stewart, Munroe, White, Carrington and Katene. With reference to this list it should be observed that Mr Stafford and his party voted with the Provincialists. I do not think, however, that this indicates with any certainty the course the Stafford party will pursue in respect to the resolu tion, of which Mr Curtis has given notice, in favour of delegating certain powers under the Public Works and Immigration Acts to Superintendents and Executives. It is also true that several members voted against the Government — not on what they considered to be the merits of the question, but merely in opposition to the Government. This remark does not apply to Mr Stafford and the Centralist party, in whom it was perfectly consistent, even while opposed to Provincialism, to also oppose any hasty change in the Constitution. On the other hand amongst those who voted with the Government against the motion are several who ought to have voted in its favor ; but when needy place - hunters vote the interests of their constitutents are put out of sight. The result of the division, however, has disclosed the weakness of the Ministry, and no wonder the Indepen dent in its leader of to-day regards the division as a trial of strength, and augurs from the result that the Ministry will experience considerable difficulty to hold their seats. INSULAB SEPAEATION. Mr Reynolds' motion for the abolition of the existing provinces, and the forma tion of two new provinces—one comprising the provinces in the North Island, and the other those in the South Island, with an equitable adjustment of the burdens of the colony—came on for discussion. The mover delivered a long speech, which sounded more like an attempt to turn the whole subject into a burlesque than sober argument. This idea appeared to strike the House, for the speech was received with frequent laughter, especially when the hon. member rose to move it. I will not waste my own time and that of your readers in repeating the speech of Mr Reynolds. The debate was adjourned. MABEIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFE'S SISTEB. There was a lively discussion on this question in committee, Mr O'Neill opposing the Bill as immoral in tendency, and as prejudical to sisters generally, who would be induced to conspire against each other for the possession of the husband's affections He moved that the Bill be recommitted that day six months. Taiaroa, the Maori member, was of opinion that the difficulty might be got over by allow ing a man to marry half-dozen or more sisters at once, after the Maori custom. Mr Thomson, an Otago member, create no little amusement by expressing a wish to hear the opinion of the Government on the subject, to which Mr Fox gave the reply which the Government has invariably given this session, viz., that it had no opinion at all. Mr Fox, however, supported the Bill individually, as did also Mr Gisborne. Mr Stafford strenuously opposed the Bill as tending to created suspicion in the relations of sisters and brothers-in-law, especially where the sister was taking charge of the children of a widowed brother-in-law. He also opposed the Bill on other grounds which I need not recapitulate. Mr. Swanson was an advocate for all sisters having a fair chance of marriage. The committal of the bill was carried on a division by thirty-five to twenty-three. In committee, however, Mr Stafford con tinued to oppose the bill, and by his knowledge of Parliamentary tactics suc ceeded in nearly cowing Mr Stewart, the father of the bill, who was rescued by Mr. Gillies. Mr Bunny created much amusement by moving an amendment to legalize marriages by women with a deceased sister's husband, contending that fair play should be given to both sides. After a discussion, in which the fair bevy in the ladies' gallery appeared to take great interest, the bill was reported, Here Mr Stafford again succeeded in obstructing the progress of the bill, by naming Tuesday for its recom mittal, which was assented to by Mr Stewart, to whom it did not occur that Tuesday is a " Government day," until it was too late, Mr Stafford having hastened out of the House to laugh over the success of his coup.

MB EVENING STAB-, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15/Wfl.



Late Advertisements. PATENT for a novel method of Ornamenting Photographs, to be called " The Floral and Combination Bordered Photograph," to be vended as "The New Floral Photograph." This is to notify that JAMES DACIE WRIGGLES WORTH, Wellington, New Zealand, Photographer, did, on the thirteenth day of July, instant, deposit at the office of the Patent Officer, in the Colonial Secre tary's Office, in Wellington, a specification or instru ment in writing under his hand and seal, particularly describing and ascertaining the nature of the said invention, and in what manner the same is to be per formed ; and that by reason of such deposit the said invention is protected and secured to him exclusively for the term of six calendar months thence next ensuing. And I do further notify that the said JAMES DACRE WRIGGLESWORTH has given notice in writing at my office of his intention to proceed with his application for Letters Patent for the said inven tion, and I have appointed FRIDAY, the first day of November next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at. mjLOffice, to hear and consider the said application and all objections thereto ; and I do hereby require all persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or befora the twenty eighth day of October, at my office in Wellington, particulars in writing of their objections to the said application, otherwise they will be precluded from urging the same. Given under my hand this thirty-first day of July, 1872. JAMES PRENDERGAST, Patent Officer. S. CARROL, Patent Agent, Wellington. :. WLLINGTON BREWERY AND DISTILLERY CO. (LIMITED.) IN LIQUIDATION. The Liquidators are prepared to receive tenders for the purchase of the plant of the above company, con sisting of - Engine and Clip Cornish Boiler 800 gallon Copper ~,_,. . , Patent Refrigerator and Mashing Apparatus 30 hhds Grile Tun About 200 empty hhds, and a quantity of small Kegs. The plant has been in use for two years, and is now in first-rate working order; capable of brewing one hundred hogsheads per week. -- The present is an opportunity seldom to be met with by any one wishing to start a brewing business. Tenders addressed to the Liquidators, wiU be re ceived at the Office of the Company. The highest or any tender riot necessarily accepted. Terms LibraL ISAAC PLIMMER) ■ C J HARRISON > Liquidators. T MADELEY ) 18th July.



|NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! H. EUG AT E "DEGS to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and surrounding districts that he has OPENED THOSE CENTRALLY-SITUATED PREMISES Lately ocoupied by Mr J. M. McLachlan, Draper, 214, QUEEN STREET, With an Entire New Stock of Ladies, Gent's, and Children's Boots and Shoes, Of every description, BOTH COLONIAL AND ENGLISH, Which he intends Selling (Wholesale and Retail) at a VERY SMALL PROFIT. tfSTNote tho Address :— H. EUGATE, NOTED RED BOOT, 214, QUEEN STREET. Coasters and Country Storekeepers Supplied at Wholesale Prices. ■ ■ .- . ; •• ... , . . , ! . Auckland Scottish Volunteers. THE Company wiU Parade To morrow (Friday), at the Drill-shed, at three p m, to attend the funeral of Volunteer Robert Moork, deceased. Uniform—Full dress with side-arms. Members of other Corps are invited to attend. By order JOHN MOWBRAY, Lieutenant.



Onehunga Rifle 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. H. EATES, Color-Sergeant. Onehunga, August 13,1872. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), At a quarter to 11 o'clock sharp, '50 GROSS 250's VESTAS, ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCEBN. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, as above, at a quarter to eleven sharp 764 (in diamond), J S & CO. 5 cases (each 10 gross) 250'a Vestas, more or less damaged, ex Wonga Wonga, from Melbourne. I^WO Furnished Bedrooms to Let. —Apply at David Orubb's, Hobson street. 10s. REWARD. LOST, a small black Leather Bag, containing a pocket book.—The finder will receive the above reward on returning it to Messrs Cochhaxe and Sox, Fort street. L~OST, a Gold Shirt Stud.—Five Shillings reward will be paid to the finder by returning it to this office. LOST, between Shortland-street and the Wynyard Pier, a "dark-brown Sable Muff. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Mr Hakdwick's Grocery Shop, top of Crescent. Wanted, <&c 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. WANTED, two well-bred Spanish Hens. A good price given for good birds.— Address H, Star office. WANTED, Purchasers for about about 50 Iron Bedsteads ; single, double, and half-testers. —Odlum Bros, Queen street Wharf, and at Cook street (late Webb's, Painter). EDDING RINGS 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 lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office': 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, 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. ORK DONEfor the Trade by F. H. 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. Kirby, 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 Knocking-down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Teutbnberg'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 oi all sorts, Metal, and Lumber, etc. Orders promptly attended to, and goods removed free of expense to the seller.—Apply, < Market Reserve, Queen street, oppqßite Thistle Hotel, i bß»ide Messenger's new shop, '



Boots and Shoes. fj | ;-...j A NEW AMAZEMENT. F Winter Boots andiShoes TO BE CLEARED OUT AT LESS THAN COST. T. ELLISON, ! 78, QUEEN STREET, TTAVING an immense Over-stock OF B O O T S , Is determined to. clear the lot off WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO COST. Ladies' White Kid Boots, Cheap Ladies' White Satin Boots, Cheap Girls' White Satin Boots, Cheap. Tenders. TCTEW ' ZEALAND GOVERN II MENT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. TENDERS are invited for the supply and delivery of 800 Telkcirvpk Poles, more or less, for a Line of Telegraph between Auckland and Kaipara. 1 le Poles to be sawn from Heart of Kauri, perfectly sound, straight, free from loose knots, shakes, and sap. Any Pole containing the least sap will be rejected. The majority of the Poles are required to be 20 feet long, C inches square at the top, and 8 inches square at the butt. A few will be required of the following in creased dimensions:— 25 feet long, 6 inches square at top, 8 inches square at butt. The Poles required for the section between Auck land and Riverhead to be delivered at pegs along the route of the proposed Line. The Poles for the section between Riverhead and Helensville to be delivered in two lots, at Riverhead and Helensville, and stacked as directed by the Telegraph Commissioner or his delegate. Tenders are to contain price per pole as per sizes given. The whole of the poles to be delivered three months after acceptance of tender, under a penalty of £5 for each and every day the contract is not completed after that date. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £25 as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited should any competitor refuse to sign the con tract in the event of his tender being accepted. Each Tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the due peformance of the contract in the event of the tender being accepted, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect, signed by the proposed sureties. Further information can be obtained at the Tele graph Office, Auckland, on application to Mr Sheath, District Inspector. Tenders to be addressed, " Tenders for supply and delivery of Telegraph Poles between Auckland and Kaipara ;" and addressed to A. Sheath, Esq., District Inspector, Auckland. To be sent in not later than noon on Saturday, August 17, 1372. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. W. H. FLOYD, Auckland, July 16. Electrician. TENDERS will be received up to four o'clock on Monday, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Six-roomed House in Cook street.— Plans, etc, at Edward Bartlev's, Builder, Albert street. —jgjgM—m—^— «jn». — _____m__________* mi mi Education. Modern Languages- INSTRUCTION given in Erench or Germgn, by a Foreigner recently arrived.— Information may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq., Head Master, Auckland College and Grammar School. Notice of Removal. THE Blue School, Wellesley street, will REMOVE to the AUCKLAND COLLEGE on FRIDAY, and RE-OPEN there on MONDAY, August 19. Extensive Play-grounds and Gymnastic Apparatus for the use of pupils. The HIGH DEPART MENT of the College, and also a YOUNG LADIES' DEPARTMENT, will open on MONDAY, OctoDerY. Accommodation for FIFTY BOARDERS. Liberal and kind treatment. Moderate terma, Weekly Boarders if desired by parents. Boarders "Alay attend other schools of the city. A detailed prospectus can be had on application at the College, or sent by post. REV. W. TAYLOR, Principal; MR CHAS. A TAYLOR, Second Master. Auckland, August 14, 1872. NOTICE. — MrfS. GINGELL'S Evening Class, held at St. Matthew's Girls School-room. Hours—From 7to 9. HIGH SCHOOL SYMONDS STREET, (Next St. Andrew's Church), J. M. Fraser, Certificated Master; Third Quarter. Terms Ist Division (sen.) .. 203 per qr, or Is 8d per week 2nd ~ (mcd) .. 15s per qr, or Is 3d per week 3rd „ (jun) .. 12s per qr, or Is Od per week Latin Classes no extra charge. Vacancy for one pupil boarder. Terms, £40 per annum. Madame Moller, TEACHER OE SINGING AND PIANO, "Hermitage^' Princes street. ALEXANDER MACKIE i Coach-builder, DURHAM STREET FACTORY, NEXT THE HAYMARKET, 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.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 oh 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. £20 Reward. 4?9H REWARD will be paid to && Ami 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 Ihi. Fishermen and others are cautioned against tres passing. WILLIAM DUDER. North Shore, August 12, 1872. Musical rpo BE SOLD CHEAP A First-class Alexandra Harmonium; Three Stops Several Eight-keyed Concert Flutes Concertinas, &c. J. HO WDEN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 86, Queen street.



Entertainments. pEINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr Peter Vragnizan. Engagement of those admirable Artistes ME HOSKINS AND MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE FOR MOST POSITIVELY NINE NIGHTS ONLY. I THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, August 15, By special desire will be repeated the fine old Comedy SHE STOOPS TO CONQUEK; And the laughable Comedietta, FORTY WINKS; Or, AFTER THE PARTY. In both of which MR HOSKINS AND MISS COLVILLE Will appear, supported by the unrivalled Bijou Com pany. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, The Elegant Comedies USED UP And NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. In both of which Mr Hoskins and Miss Colville will appear. Plans at Upton's. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. C. A. MOTHERSILL, Agent. /H I T T H A L L. By Special Request. EOUBTH OF THE SERIES OF LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS Will be given in the above Hall THIS (Thursday) EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1872, PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture, Piano—Madame Winter Garden Scene, " Romeo and Juliet," Shakespeare— Miss Aitken :\ Ballad, " Come into the' Garden, "Maud "--Mr Winter Song, " My Guardian Spirit"—Mrs Mitchell " A Row in an Omnibus," —Ingoldsby—Mr Alfred King, from London Song, " Ellen Bain "—Mr Hill " The Interview between Queen Caroline, the Duke of Argyle, and Jeanie Deans," Scott—Miss Aitken Ballad, " A Hundred Pipers "—Madame Winter Duet, from " Maritana "—Mrs Mitchell and Mr Winter Part 11. Piano Solo—Madame Winter Song, " Write me a Letter from Home "—Mr Hill "Nearest Heaven," Ellie—Miss Aitken " Come Whoam to thy Childer and Me," Waugh— Miss Aitken Scena, " The Village Blacksmith " (by request)—Mr Winter "The Old Scottish Cavalier" (from "The Lays") Aytoun—Miss Aitken Song, " Sing me an English Song "—Mrs Mitchell "Sir Rupert the Fearless," Ingoldsby—Mr Alfred King ■ '■• ' •'.•■ ' Duet, " Marie Stuart"— 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 Hall, or at Mr Cucksey's Music Warehouse, Queen street. ri I T T H A 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. ri H O R A L HALL. THURSDAY, 15th AUGUST. ST. SEPULCHRE'S ENTERTAIN . -•■ uO .- MENT. - ': '- " Part I—Miscellaneous Music, Readings. Part 2—THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS. Price of admission—One ShUling. Tickets to be obtained at the Booksellers. pATHOLIC LITERARY \J INSTITUTE, WELLINGTON STREET.— Anniversary Entertainment in Aid of the Funds. Monday, August 19,1872. Admission, 2s Cd. Auckland Sunday-school Union. A LECTURE will be be delivered THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, in the Albert-street Congregational Chapel, by W. G. Harrison, Esq, on " Thought." Admission—Adults, 6d ; ChUdren, 3d. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER "ao'tTßS'E'" OE LECTURES, 1872, IN THE ROOMS, WELLESLEY STREET. August 10—Recreation, Rev James Buller August 23—On the Ridiculous, G M Reed, Esq, B A September 13—Oliver Cromwell, Rev W J Williams September 20—Perils of the Age, J C Firth, Esq October 18—Millenial Anticipations, Rev P II Corn ford October 25—Home Training—lts Neglect and Conse quences, Rev E N Bree, M A Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, the Librarian at tlie 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, * ' *-J Hon. Sec. ONEHUNGA CHORAL SOCIETY. The Second Concert of this Society will be held on FRIDAY, the lGth instant. The Performance will comprise selections from the " Messiah," and other sacred music. ; Doors open at 7.30. ' J. D. JACKSON, Hon Sec. j MADAME WINTER, R.A., Pro fessor of Music and Singing. MR. WINTER, Professor of Music, Singing, and Elocution.—For lessons and engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. DRAWING-ROOM ENTER TAINMENT, Spring Villa, Dedwood, in Aid of All Saint'B ..Church, on FRIDAY EVENING, August 16.—Admission, 2s 6d.—Tickets may be had at Mr Turrell's, Queen street. pATUM AHOE For Sale—2s6 acres of Land at Patumahoe, mostly bush, well watered, all fenced in with post and rail fence ; about 12acres laid down in grass.—Price low; part of the money may remain on mortgage.—Apply :to Samuel Cochrane & Son. WILL BE READY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1872, RIGK*'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 j 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. WAYTE, PUBLISHES, AUCKLAND, i



Meetings. Parnell Highway Board. Parnell, Auckland, July 20,1872. To J. M Dargaville, Esq., Chairman Parnell District Board. SIX^ —"We beg to request that you ' will call a Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of this District, in terms of the Highway Act, 1871, to consider the propriety of Lighting this District with Gas. We have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servants, „, _. R. C Dyer Ohas. F. Goldsboro, M.D. R. Hale : '; _-\ •' ; j H. M. Nation B. Tonks ~H. S. IV^cKellar Oct. Smallfleld Alexander Rose R. Hewson John M. Mowbray D. H. Lusk Thomas J. Waters S. Bright T. S. Weston Hugh P. Anderson R. Hampton L. O'Brien J. H. Booker Wm. Cross M. S. Leers Henry Popo John Abbot R. J. Yates J. Wood Hugh McCormack John Allender G. H. Smith John Fitt J. W. Robinson Charles C. Thomson John Brown George Rayner Nath Dorrington Joseph Symms Mason Brothers Emilius Eeßoy C. Wood Frederick Archard C. Witheford, jun. John Brown W. Fitts J. B. Strange E. Waymouth J. C. D. Austin G. M. Robertshaw A. J. Dahey Wm. Maley Frederick Kissling Reuben Elley John Churtori S. A. Coate3 G. S. Kissling R. Warner John Copland W. H. Kissling. In terms of the above requisition and for the purpose therein mentioned, I hereby give notice that a Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Parnell Highway District will be held on Thursday, 15th August proximo, at the Parnell Hall, at 7 o'clock p.m. J. M. DARGAVILLE, Chairman Parnell District Board. Auckland, July 26,1572. A MEETING of Journeymen Bakers will be held on SATURDAY EVEN ING NEXT, at 8 o'clock, at the British Hotel, Queen street. A full attendance of the trade is requested.— Wm. Bell, Chairman. Money. MONEY to Lend on promissory notes, on land or houses, and on mining and other shares ; mortgages effected,— Stevens . & Sox, 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). . NOTICE. _ ... -j .■0 JL tZ THEREBY 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 MR I. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, is our agent to receive transfers and tako calls for the un dermentioned claims. *. * KENNON & O'BRIEN. Coromandel May 16, 1872. La Bowen Chines Wo 's Point Ararat j Honeycomb Aitkin To the Shareholders of the Caledonian Goldmining 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. Freehold Property. FOR SALE, a desirable Suburban Residence, near Ohehunga. The house contains six rooms. There is also garden, orchard, &c, and five acres, of rich volcanic land.; -Price £420. ALSO, I Five-roomed House in Seafield View, with freehold allotment. Price £175. I Three-roomed House, with freehold allotment, in Alma Place. Price £75. ; Two Houses in Edinburgh street, Newton. Price £140. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, 3 7, q,u j3 c n st re c t. [Established 'A.D. 1864.] THE CITY OF AUCKLAND Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Grey street, and 18, Shortland street, and Shortland, Thames. Office Hours:—From Ba.m. to Bp.m. WILLIAM EDGAR, whilst sincerely thanking the gentry and inhabitants of Auckland and its surroundings for the very liberal patronage accorded him during the past eight years, begs most respectfully to inform them that his new premises at Richmond are now completed, and being, as they are, on an extensive scale, and fitted with all the latest improvements, he is in a position to execute orders to any extent and in a manner superior to any ■other house in Auckland: W.E. solicits"the'ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvets, Silk and Satin Dresses, &c,- to be ..Cleaned, Dyed, and 'Finished. Ostrich Feathers Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed, -in any shade or color. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned; Well-prfessed, and neatly Repaired at a short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s per pair. Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. His stock of first-class Dyes are complete in all shades and colors, and all work entrusted to him will be under his immediate super vision and on an improved principle. Orders left at his City Establishment, Shortland street, will .meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited lupon by leaving their address at the Shortland-street DepotA William i Edgar, Dyer arid Cleaner,! Short land street; Works : Richmond. One of Nature's Wonders, ON-VlEW^at-'the British Hotel Queen street, the MONSTER ONE-EYED t FISH. Admission—Free. Notice. I i A.J'TS apd Porterßottles. Wanted XJL at Hobson's Bridge Brewery, Newmarket, or the Bottling Department, Durham street; the highest . price given.—R Wmxsos Anld Sons. BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. tIMUMBBMgMgaMMB'WIHWJW I W'W)>»"iJ|M^i||.fmiWHiU'J 0) ijpum'JPU* n 00mm - Board and Residence. T>OARD~ AND RESIDENCE.— ■A3 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. pOMEORTABLE Board and Resi \J 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. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accommodated with Private Board and Resi dence on the Grafton Road by applying to .tirs A. Fossett, Grafton road. TRIGGERS' RINGS, any pattern AJ or any weigh t, made to order for 255, including • wifraYing of nawe.—F. H, Ljswissow, Higfo street.



Sales by Auction. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16. ; COTTON, COOOANUT OIL EX SEA GULL. i S. JONES XjLT ILL sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, To-morrow (Friday), 16th instant, at 11 o'clock, 2 bales Cotton, 5 hhds. Cocoanut Oil, Ex Sea Gull. ERIDAY AUGUST 16. BACON, CHEESE, BUTTER, OATMEAL. WITHOUT RESERVE. ■;.... ■ ~- , j TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. S JONES \\T ILL sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 3 tons Canterbury Bacon and Hams 20 kegs Canterbury Butter 5 tons Canterbury Oatmeal 20 Cheese Also, 200 bags Oats 50 bags Maize 20 kegs Sheeps' Tongues 5 tierces Beef 30 tierces Prime Sydney Beef Etc,, etc., etc. TO-MORROW, NO ON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. PO UL T R Y—Eowl, Ducks, Tur keys, Geese, Etc. PRODUCE -5 tons Superior Flour, 50 bags Oats, 50 Sides and Hams Canterbury Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Pork, Beef, Pigs' Feed, Etc. GROCERIES (assorted) HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. New and Second-hand MONDAY, AUGUST 39. FIREPROOF SAFES. AT THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OFFICE. THE Subscribers have been favored with instructions from Danle!l 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 drawsrs 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 Koad and the Waitemata harbor, adjoining Major Cooper's property and close to Messrs Hall's and Banley'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. ' ERIDAY, AUGUST 16. UPPERS, BOOTS AND SHOES, RAIL WAY RUGS AND BLANKETS, Ex Alexandra. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to submit by auction at their store, Fort street, on Friday, the 16th inst, at 11 o clock, The following Goods, to close consignments, with imperative instructions to sell, 3 bales Assorted Fancy-color Blankets and Rail way Rugs Also, 150 pair Shooting-boot Uppers, superior goods 3 trunks 7-9 and 10-13 Kip F Lace Boots 2 trunks 4-6 Kip F Lace Boots _ ■- 11 trunks 6-9, 7-10, 10-13, and 11-1, Kid, Mil.-heel SS Boots „'■*„! j 2 trunks Women's Good Kid Boots, S S and MiL-heel. . . " ■ Terms at sale. _____— __ , . pUBLIO NOTIFICATION. The undermentioned Town, Suburban, and Rural Lands will be offered for sale by public auction, at :the Waikato Laud Office, at noon, on THURSDAY, he 29th inst. ' DANIEL POLLEN, Commissioner, Auckland, Augast 5,1872. Town of Ngaruawahia (Newcastle), 23 Allotments Town of Hamilton West, 20 ARotments Town of Opotoki, 7 Allotments Village of Papakura, Section 11, Lot HO IZS Suburbs of Mercer, Lot No 11 Settlement of Maketu, Lots 89,142 143,145, 191 Williamson's Clearing, 4 Allotments Pokeno, 4 Allotments , Parish of Waiuku, Lot No 132 Whiriwhiri, Lots 27, 57, 69 n-_ Settlement of Pukekohe, 15 Allotments Parish of Pukekohe, Lot No 53 Settlement of Waipipi, 4 Allotments Settlement of Tuakau, Lot No 22 Parish of Opaheke, Lots 154,102, 220,175 Parish of Tuakau, Lots 42 and 46 Parish of Otau, Lots 41, 42 [ Parish of Pepepe, 10,000 acres, containg coal Parish of Kirikiriroa, Lots 223 1 Mangatawhiri, Lots 124,137 1 Parish of Koheroa, Lot 88 Parish of Komakorau, Lot 154 Parish of Hautapu, Lot 138a Parish of Pirongia, Lot 159a . .« Parish of Ngaroto, 6 Allotments t Parish of Tuliikaramea, Lots 296 r Parish of Te Papa, Lot 317 Parish of Mangapiko, 24 Allotments 7 Parish of Te Rapa, Lot 371 Parish of Puniu, 29 Allotments Parish of Pukekura, 11 .Allotments. Plans of the above-mentioned Lands may be seen 1 and Scheduls obteinea on application at thp Waikat 9 ?|L»ndOffio?.