Bteam launches, &c, make a total vote of £184,161. WARD CHAPMAN COMMITTEE.

The interim report^ of the Ward-Chapman ioint committee was brought up and Tead Yesterday. After recapitulating the leading facts of the case the report states that the charges made by Judge Ward against Judge Chapman have not been substantiated. That in issuing the telegram order cc parge, though not in accordance with the practice of the Supreme Court in other parts of the colony, Judge Chapman did not act par tially. The committee suggested the desira bility of making arrangements for periodi cally shifting the Supreme Court and district Judges on circuit. THIS AFTERNOON. This afternoon, in reply to Mr Steward, Maelean said he had one portion of the In spector's reports, and would complete it as soon as the other portions arrived. Replying to Mr O'Neill, Mr Richardson said regarding the construction of road be tween the Thames and Tauranga the Go vernment intended to complete it as soon as possible. As to the road between Tauranga and Cambridge they proposed to Complete sur veys and keep the road open, but did not think anything more would be done this session.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHMSTOWN.

This day. The Crown Prince obtained fifty pounds weight of splendid specimens to-day.

COROMANDEL.

This day.

The Tokatea obtained 662 ozs. 6 dwts. melted gold for the month. 300 lbs. of specimens are on hand. The Royal Oak is crushing at the Nil battery. The Union Beach new reef is looking well. Gold is showing in the stone. The Venus reef is three feet wide.

TAURANGA.

This day, The Southern Cross is just sighted. The cutter Isabella arrived last night.

The public are pleased with the prompt and hearty response of the authorities of the Thames in promising to co-operate with the people of Tauranga in urging on the Govern ment the immediate formation of the neces sary Thames and Cambridge-cwn-Tauranga road.

The district news is unimportant,

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Per Press Telegram' Agency.)

BLUFF.

This day

The Omeo, Captain Calders, left Melbourne at 6 p.m. on the sth ; and arrived at the Bluff at 8 a.m. on the 12th. She brings 25 Baloon and 50 steerage passengers ; 350 tons cargo, 36 horses, for all ports. She sails for Dunedin at noon to-day.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SiiTiNGS tn Banco,

Before His Honor Sir George A, Arney Knight Chief Justice.) DUDER V. RICHMOND.

Mr Rogan, on behalf of the defendant in this case, made an aplication that the argu ment as to certain costs should be postponed till next week in consequence of the absence of Mr MacCormick.

of Mr MacCormick. Mr Rees represented Mr Duder, and did not oppose the application. His Honor, after suggesting a method of settlement, postponed the hearing of the case till next Wednesday. CRAIG V. MACFARLANE. Mr Rees, on behalf of the plaintiff in this action, made an application for the settimg aside of the arbitrators' award. His Honor asked Mr Rees to give the grounds of his application as shortly as pos sible. Mr Rees said the grounds of the applica tion were as follows:—lst. The misconduct of the arbitrators in examining witnesses privately and exhibiting gross negligence in taking evidence. 2nd. On account of ex cesses of jurisdiction—that is, that they de cided matters which they have no power to. 3rd. That the award was obtained by undue means, 4th. That illegal items have been obtained and allowed. sth. That the arbi trators have gone beyond the wording of the order. As to the secod ground, that of excess of jurisdiction, Mr Rees said he was disposed to split that up into parts. First. That all the arbitrators bad decided claims and accounts which had no reference to matters raised in dispute up to the 3lst March. Second. That they have decided claims and accounts which have nothing what ever to do with the securities held by Mr J. S. Macfarlane nor in any way chargeable against those securities. The allegations con tained on these grounds were supported by affidavits of Thomas and Andrew Craig.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) ALCOHOLISM.

George Chapman, a seaman, residing in Regent-street, Newton, was fined 10s and costs. Robert Bosh, alias Lusk, pleaded not guilty to the same offence. Constable O'Reilly deposed that he was on duty in Shortland-street between nine and twelve o'clock, and saw prisoner drunk in the street, and led him to the station-house. He could not stand. Prisoner said his inability to walk straight was in consequence of physical infirmities. He was always stumbling; he was not drunk; he would swear to that.

Sergeant-Major Pardy informed the Court that prisoner was drunk when brought to the station.

Prisoner: Ah ! 'tis no use saying any more. I know Serjeant-Major Pardy would not lell a lie. No doubt I was drunk.

Fined 20s and costs. Mary Price was also fined 10s and costs for the Bame offence.

A SAILOR'S VAGARIES.

Augustus Josephs, alittle, man was charged under the Merchant Shipping Act, with dis obedience of lawful commands on board the ship " Queen of Nations " on the 11th inst.; also with threatening to settle the troubles of Charles Laurence, by taking his mortal life on the same day. Prisoner, who was a foreigner, said it was yon falsehood ; it was not true. Charles Lawrence, chief officer. Btated that prisoner refused to sweep the decks when ordered to do so. His conduct generally had been good, but he thought he had been drink ing on this occasion.

Benjamin Phillips, third mate, proved th*fc prisoner refused to sweep the decks. With regard to the second charge for threatening to take the life of Mr Lawrence the proseoutor said that he was not afraid «jat prisoner would take his life. He would withdraw this charge. , Tl*e oourt sentenced prisoner to seven aaya imprisonment.

DOWN BELOW.

George Henry Holmes and Peter Swanson were charged with being stow-a-ways on board the steamer Victoria from Sydney to Auckland.

Prisoners pleaded guilty. Captain Darrell deposed to the facts of the case, but did not wish to press the charge against them if they would pay the passage money £5 each. Swanson said if the case was remanded till to-morrow he should be prepared to pay his passage money.

The case was accordingly remanded This was all the business.

ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY.

That lnost^attractive opera, Satanella, again drew a large attendance last evening. The part of Satanella is beyond doubt Miss Alice May's happiest conception, and one which affords scope for much versatility. It is needless to say she availed herself of it. Considerable enthusiasm was manifested by the audience as the familiar airs were successively given, and the fair prima donna received her almost customary shower of bouquets at the conclusion of hei; song il lustrative of the all-absorbing passion, which she gave with unusual pathos, and also her impassioned rendering of the song " Wouldst thou win me." Mr Hallam's exposition of the part of Count Rupert was admirable, and he threw an air of abandon in his acting which evidenced study and a masterly conception. He was also in excellent voice, and his rendering of the song "When fortune frowns" elicited marked applause. The satanic conception of Mr Rainford's (Aremanes) wasinaccordancewith his spirited singing and acting, and in the recitative duet with Miss Alice; May his powerful basso voice was exceedingly effective. Mr Vernon's Hortensius was provocative of much laughter, and was played with much humour. A catching song by Mr C. Lester, "Oh would she but name the day," re ceived a gratifying recognition. Miss Lam bert (Princess Stella), although not in the best of voice, was well received. Of the other characters calling for notico we may mention the buffo acting of Mr W. Evans. The mixture of dignity and vivaciousness he alternately threw into the impersonation of the Grand Vizier did him credit as an actor. His black attendant (Master Fernandez) also displayed great aptness. At the termination of the third act MisS May, Mr. Evans, and the boy were honoured with a call before the curtain. To-night " Fra Diavolo " is announced.

NEW CALEDONIA.

FIVE DUELS IN ONE DAY,

SCUFFLE BETWEEN ENGLISH AND

FJRENCH.

The following extract (says the Pilot) is from a letter addressed to a resident of Newcastle by a friend at Noumea, New Caledonia. Tho letter is dated July 15, 1874 : —" We have had no less than five duels here in one day. The first was between two mounted troopers with swords, and resulted fatally, one of the combatants, being run through the neck, expired shortly after wards. The others wero all with pistols, and the results were not serious.

There was also a very large fire at the Go vernment stores to-day. The military were all called out for tho purpose it appeared of compelling all who wero in the neighbour hood of the fire to assist in. extinguishing tho flames. One English digger who was there was walking away from the fire when a French soldier ordered him back. Tho Englishman refused with great determina tion, and the Frenchman struck him with the flat of his sabre. The Englishman there- Uf on rushed upon his adversary, whom ho immediately doprived of his sword, and gave him a good thrashing. Six or seven French troopers, sword in hand, attempted to arrest the Biitiaher, when two more Englishmen arrived, and a general fight ensued, which was quelled with somo difficulty by a number of the troops."

AUCKLAND WATERWORKS.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY

COUNCIL,

A special meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon to discuss the question of water supply. There were present his Worship the Mayor (chairman) Prime, Cosgravo, Hold ship, Daldy, Hurst, Macready. Mr William Buchanan, the new member, was introduced by Mr Oosgrave, and took the usual declara tion and his seat.

The time allowed by the Act for two-fifths of the ratepayers to object to the raising of money for the purpose having expired, the Council has now fall power to proceed with the works. Plans had been prepared by Mr William Erring ton, C.E., and were hung round the walls of the Board-room. Tho supply, as decided on by the Council some time ago, is to be drawn from the Western Springs, and the works are to be erected on a hospital endowment adjoining the property of Messrs Low and Motion. It; is not proposed to take any of the surface water in the stream, but to sink a cistern for the pumps. Tho main reservoir is to be at the corner of the Ponsonby road, and a high reservoir on the allotment pur chased for tho purpose at the corner of the Kyber Pass road. It is believed that no land will required to be taken and the pipes are not likely to cross private property in more than three cases. •

The Town Clerk stated that the advertise ment required by the Act calling upon any objectingjratepayers to make objection within 60 day had been published, and no objection having been raised, the necessary notifica tions had been given in he Provinoial and General Government Gazettes.

Specifications are "made out separately for the following works : —One pair high* pi-ssure compound beam engines, with four double flue boilers (Lancashire), and two sets of pumps with plungers, trunk buckets, erection boiler, engine house, foundation of works, construction of impounding reservoir and service reservoirs, one at Ponsonby road and Kyber Pass, erection of valve keeper's house at Ponsonby road, reser voir, for supplying the main and town service pipes, and for laying the same, _nd for forming a tramway from the works to the wharf at the adjoining bay, and erect ing necessary coal gears. The Mayor read a clause of the Act re quiring that the plans must be exhibited for three months in the Council offices before proceeding with the works. Mr Errington, who was present, Btated that the line of route as shown on the plans only required that the pipes should cross the. property of Messrs Motion, Joaepji Young, McElwain, and A. Cromwell; but if necessary, the main and service .pipes might be taken the whole distance along the road. He did not think it necessary at .present to construct a dyke, so as to absorb the water froaaEdgcombe's, as by sinking on the reserve to the level of the water an ample supply would be obtained for the requirements of the city for many years to come. It was resolved that the plans as prepared by Mr Errington be approved of with the

alteration named respecting the Ponsonby Road reservoir.

Mr Errington stated that the £100,000 j which the Act empowered the Council to j borrow was ample to complete all the works i shewn on the plans. He thought it would be best to get the Ponsonby reservoir connected with the city first, and the Kyber Pass reservoir [after the city is supplied with water. In' cases of fire tlie pressure of water through an inch and a quarter nozzle would throw five tons of . water a minute on the highest buildings in Queen-street. The engines would pump three million gallons a day. Mr. Moriarty's estimate of the working expenses was about , correct. j Councillors Daldy, Williams, Cosgrave, Prime, and the Mayor were appointed a Finance Committee to consider the best moans of raising the necessary money. _ ; Councillors .Hurst, Buchanan, Holdship, and Macready were appointed a Works Com mittee to arrange for tendering, etc. ! The Council then adjourned. |

A MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERY.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Presbytery was held to-day at St. Andrew's Church. . Pre sent : Revs. D. Bruce, B. MacniCol, G. Brown, J. Macky, Messrs Stewart, Peacock and Sommerville, elders. The ordination of the Rev. Mr McKee, for Mangonui, was taken up. Prior to the ordination, Mr Peacock asked if the rev. gen tleman acquiesced heartily in the recommen dation of the Presbytery for him to accept the call, andgwhetber he intended residing permanently" in the district. After some conversation, aM Mr Mel_eo having expressed doubts on the iliatterj it was moved by Mr Peacock and sedonded, by the Rev Mr Brown, "That considering the lack of heartiuess which Mr. McKee had shown in accepting the Presbytoy's recom mendation, the ordination be deferred." The motion was agreed to.

Tie Presbytery, after a private conference, resolved to adjourn till Friday next, in order to allow tho call from Mangore to be pre sented.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done— Bank of New Zealand, £17 5. ; buyers, £17 12s fid; sellers, £17 15s. National Bank, 71s; buyers, 70s; sellers, 72 3 .

South British Insurance—Bttyer_?j His. Thames Gas Company, 35s (id ; sellers, 3Gs.

Albion (Ist issue)- Buyers, 555. Caledonian —Sellers, £9 2s fid. Crown Prince, 30s Od ; sellers, 30s Gd. Moanatairi Buyers, 40-.. Cure- Sellers, lis. 3d. Old Whau—Buyers, 455. Coliban—3s. Bird-in-band- Buyers, 30s. Bright Smile—Sellers, 85s. Bismarck— ss.

fH'B- fiVKKING- m&&y] WBBNBBDAt, AUGUST 12,. 1874



WANTED KNOWN.- Continua » * tion of GENUINE CLE\R»NCB Silo of Ironmongery, Hardware, Tools, Brushwaro. Wood ware, &c, tic., for short time longer, AT AND UNDER COST PRICE; one purchase will convince buyers.—P. A. Philips, 52. corner of Queon and Shortland-Ktrtets. WANTED, a Driver for the South Road ; none but sober men need apply —P. Winter, Papatoitoi. WANTED, a Man to take charge of Grant's Farm, Pukekohe. Ho may have grazing for some cows if agreed on.—Apply to Mr Whj-te, Onehunga. WANTED, a respectable Femalo Servant for the suburbs who can cook and wash, in a family where there are no children. Re erences required.—Apply oflice of this paper. WANTED, foe the s.s. Victoria 15 Labourers. Payment Is per hour.—Apply to «11. Elliott, Queen's Wharf. WANTIiD, a Pair-horse Driver; must be a single man. Apply early.—C. G. Quick, Elliott-street. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs Kenderdino, Eden-street. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply to William Twohey, Wood-turner, at Gee and Potter's Coach Factory, Queen-street. WANTED, a Smart LAD, about 17 or 18, for the Shop.—Apply to W. J." Offer and Co., Bootmakers, Queen-street. WANTED,^a Respectable Girl as General Servant.—Mis Ivcy, Park Road. WANTED, an Apprentice for the Blacksmithing Trade. — Apply to James MoEwen, Custom-house street. _________ WANTED, one and all to call at; the Central Oyster Depot, old Market. T, H.: Smith has received lOC cases of Herrings equal to the real Yarmouth Bloater, the only Breakfast Delicacy of the Season, at Is dozan. WANTED NOTICED.—A fine Portrait of the Great Thomas Binney, at 40. A Rarity, on sale, 31s Cd.—See Mr Leech's Window, Shordand-street. ANTED, a respectable Female General Servant; also a useful Man who understands gardening.—Apply to Mrs Beckham, Grafton Road. WANTED, two good Shipwrights to proceed to the Kaipara. Wages Us per day. —For particulars apply to R. Melville, Smailes' Point, Auckland. WANTED to LET, in Grafton Road, two dwelling Housbb ; premises _well suited for a Good Boarding House —Apply to S. Y. Collins, Court House, High-street. WANTED, a strong' actire Lad to drire round for orders.—Apply to George Giles, Butcher, Queen-street, Old Market. WANTED to SELL, a really com fortable HOUSE inN«wton ; all newly lined and papered. Price £100.— J. M. Lennox, Queen treet, Auckland. WANTED, a first-class Milliner for a permanency.—Apply to Miss Milne, 222, Queen-street. WANTED to BOY, a comfortable four-roomed HOUSE in the city.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL, two comfort able HOUSES in Grafton Road ; both free hold allotments. Price £500 the two. —J. M. Lennox, Queen-street. WANTED, a Second-hand Spring Cart, suitable for a pony.—Apply to Battyo and Co., Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. ! "13 EQUIRED, by a young lady lately | JA. from England, a Situation as GOVERNESS; competent to teach thorough English, with Arith ! luetic, French, German, and Music. -Address 11.P., : Post-office. . WANTED, the general public to! know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle CoaL (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks,: Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes,: nd Red-gum Felloes. <-c.,f&q, always on hand. WANTE D, Bushmen to split sleepers; highest price given,—Apply to James Moran, Maungatawhlri Valley.



WA N TED KN OWN, a HAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every c'escrip'ion of Plumbing, Gasfittinj,, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. F_irst-class work guaranteed. WANTED to {-ELL, a new first class Cottfge Pianoforte, seven octaves, by Broadwood and Sons. On view at Mr Wayte's, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN — Furniture selling off. Building coming down. Must clear out at any price No reasonable offer refused. One visit solicited. W. L. ROTH, Cabinetmaker, Upholsterer, French Polisher, Chair Canr-r. Shop and Office Fitter, and General Furnishing Undertaker, returns his grateful thanks to his numerous friends and the general public for the very liberal support and patronage hitherto accorded him during the past three years, and begs to inform them that ho is com pelled to clear out his vast and varied stock of Furni ture of every description, suited for the humblest Cottage or the most luxurious mansion, including Iron and Wood Bedsteads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable,-Ec, Hair, Flix.ftndCocoaniit Fibre Mattresses Feather and Flock Beris, Oarpnts, Walnut. Bimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-ror panels and back, and carved), &c Mali U'any, Bimu, and Kauri, Loo. Telescope, Office Kitchen, and Toilet Tables; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep, damask, and leather, at all prices. Fencers, Fire Irons. Cutlery, and Cooking Uttnsils of every description; Tools, Clothing, Boots, and something to suit every man, woman, or child, too numerous to mention Must be sold at any price. First come first choice !-Note tho address: -W. L. ROTH Old Supreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mon tague's Fancy Repository. Tl7 J-fivteb : KNOWN," that Di y " Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, loois, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Fails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Cum laths. Shingles, <Sc.,-~c, at the lowest iharkot price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTfI), 500 lons of Old ' • Brans, Copper, Iron, 7inc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Raps, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOPS, MMirgcr TXTANTED to SELL, a comfortable TV four-roomed HOtTfE off Drake-street, with freehold allotment; price £110 —J. M. Lennox, Fstate /.gent, Queen-street. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Qucert-strect, is appointed Pole A gent for Ellim.tn's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of eve>y kind. Second onsifum ent i er ,T„hil. c just opened. WANTED to "PUECHASE, a comfortable foiir or fivc-rcomed Cottage in the Suburbs Price, about £2,0 — Apply ( larke and Garlic^, 22, Insurance Buildings* CI HIPS' TANKS, 100 GALLONS.— KJ Tenders wanted fjr 50, or less number. —Address (on Thursday) C Wright, Victoria Hotel. A MEETING- of the Ponsonby • Cricket Club will bo held TO-MORROW EVENING, at 8 o'clock, in the All Saints' School room- W. TOWNSHEAD, hon. fecretary. A UCKLAND ENGINEER xjL volunteers. Monthly Inspection will bo h»ld THIS (Wednesdai) EVENING, 13th instant, at 7 SO. Members will parade without Arms or Belts, and with Caps.— By order. J. F. SAUNDERS, Hon. Sec. NOTICE TO INTENDING sur.scßir.EßS. A Public Meeting will take place at Sullivan's Hotel, Onehunga, at 8 p m. on FRIDAY, the 14th instant, to make arrangements for a SUBSCRIPTION ball. J. W. LEAHY, Secretary pro. tern. JA card ] piANOEOETE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, PIANOFOI-TK AND HAUMOKIUM TONKR, (From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, A RT UNION OF SEWING MACHINES. The Drawing for the above will take place at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, at 5 p.m. TO-MORROW. ; Q N 8 A L~"~E| NOW LANDING, EX VICTORIA, 50 BALES LUCERNE HAY. GEO. W. BINNEY. I " T?OE WAAGANUI tfLglfclgk ■*- ..... DIRECT., Th°s s- Murray, A. Palmer, Com mander, from Onehunga, TO MORROW (Thursday), 18th instant, at 10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDV, Auckland; Or, A; BARNES, Onehunga. \ UCKLAND GYMNASTIC CLUB. The Gymnasium, Princes-street, will RE OPEN This Evening at eight o'clock, and will be Open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. unti further notice. 1 Tickets of membership on application to THOMAS HOPKINS ; or T. HENDERSON, Jun., Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. T~~ O. O. F., mT~ IT. LOYAL PARNELL LODGE, No 4750. The Anniversary of the above Lodge will be cele brated by a BALL, to beheld in the Parnell Lodge room on THURSDAY EVENING. August 27. Tickets 10s Cd, to be had of tho Stowards. W. 11. PIVOTT, P.G. ) P. BRYAN, N.G. > Stowards. BRO. J. MoCONNKLLJ TIO OUTFITTERS iND CLOTHIERS. For Sale, the Business and Lease of Premises of an Outfitter in the best position of Cbristchurch.— For particulars, apply to-: . ARCH. CLARK & SONS. HE PBESENT POLITICAL CRISIS. Ma W. L. REES will deliver an ADDRESS on the "Present Political Position of New Zealand," on TUESDAY EVENING-next, in the Mechanic- Institute, at half-past 7. ME. a. McCASLEE. Sir,—l beg to express my sincere regret for my conduct in assaulting you, which I did without provocation on your part. I now beg to hand you the expenses you have incurred by reason of what I did, and to recall any expressions which I may have used, admitting as I do that you were wholly innocent of any cause of offence to me, and this apology you will please publish in the newspapers. Yours obedient, his ROBERT x CARROLL, mark. Witness: Theo. Coo_.ua, Articled Clerk, Auo-iawJ. August, W, 1874.



pRINOB OE WALES THEATRE. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY. MILLION PRICES! DRESS CIRCLE, 4,3 ; STALLS, 2s 6i ; PIT, Is. TIIIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, AUGUST 12, Will be produced, Auber's Grand Opera, FRA DIAVOLO. ZERLINA MI3S ALICE MAY. Cast op Character : Fra Dlavolo .. .. .. Mr Henry Hallam Lord Allcash Mr Howard Vernon Lorenzo . Mr O H. Templeton Beppo Mr T. H. Rainford Giacomo Mr B. Levison Matteo Mr C Lester Lady Allcash Miss E. A. Lambert ZERLINA MISS ALICE MAY. TO-MORROW EVENING. Will be presented Balfc's Charming Opera THE ROSE OF CASTJLLE. ELVIRA MISS ALICE MAY. Conductor .. MrG. B. At.ikn, Mns Baa, Oxon. Leader .. ~ Mons. A. Flklfry. Stage Manager Mr A. L. Ikolts Business Manager .. .. Mr William Evans. General Agent Mr M. L. Raphael. NOTICE.—The Opera i 3 over in time to enable North Shore residents to meet the last boat. MAMMOTH PAVILION, MARKET RESERVE. SIAMESE AND CIRCUS! LAST SIGHT! L IST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT! TO-MORROW, this, tho Great Siamese and Asiatic Circus, will positively perform at the Miranda in honor of the MAORI OATIIEUirG ! MAORI GATHERING ! ONIREHTAG 11.0 AM ! GNIREHTAG I ROAM ! EPIPHANY SCHOOL-HOUSE, AVest Newton —Concert of Sacred Music TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING at 8 o'clock. Felectious from "Elijah," Carols, &c, fie—Admis sion Is- FOE SALE, Eight Building: Allotments at Ponsonby, adjoining Mr Addoy's chool —Apply to W. Lindsay, Mount Albert. OEfING MACHINES. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES Have obtained the HIGHBBT PRIZE given at Vienna Exhibition, and are SIMPLE TO LEARN ! EASY TO WORK ! QUIET IN ACTION! NOT LIABLE 10 GET OUT OF ORDER ! AND AT A REASONAIiLE PRICE ! t. peacock:, AGENT, SHORTLAND STREET, uar Opposite the New Post Office. "_.« CI UG-AB.-CHEAP! CHEAP! JOHN BLAIB, Grocer, 223, Queen-street, Auck land, begs to state that owing to tho Refiners supply ing the trade liberally ho is happy to say that the consumers will be benefitted by nearly id per lb. This will bo a great boon ; but especially to the working claimhs, who use so much of it. Along with this there is no beverage more pleasant, health ful, and refreshing than a eve or aoon strokq tea. His STOCK of TEAS carefully bought, and the value at the prices is not suipasscd in the colonies: — TEA, common, Is 8d to 2s per lb TEA, strong and useful, 2s 2d to 2s Id TEA. strong and fine, 2s 6d to 2a Sd JOHN BLAIR'S Fancy Mixture, 2s CAPITAL SUGAR, 4d, 4Jd, Gil, and 6Jd. JOHN BLAIR, FAMILY GROCER AND TEA MERCHANT. T> E. SPENCER, FAMILY GROCER AVD PROVISION DEALER, CORNER OF GREY AND QUEEN-STREETS, Desires to call the special attention of Families to his SPLENDID STOCK OE TEAS, EX RECENT IMPORTATIONS. Having devoted considerable attention to blending of TEAS the above can confidently recommend his present Stock as being unsurpassed by any in the Southern hemisphere. The best Brands are flavoured with the justly celebrated Flowery Kolow Round Leaf, Scented Orange Pekoe, acknowledged^ connossieurs to be unequalled for PURITY. FLAVOUR, AND AROMA. GIVE IT A TRIAL. THE NEW SNOWELAKE SUGAR, s£d. White as driven snow. ALL OTHER GOODS .EQUALLY EXCELLENT. CANTERBURY PRODUCE FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED DAIRIES AND CURING ESTABLISHMENTS. T R V TRY HIM. H I M



MTmr&mmrmtw*Bmn~mu.i i win ■■ m -■■■■ji-f----'*-' __—, _____ HOUSEKEEPER or Companion.— ' A Lady of much experience is anxons to meet with a Situation as sbovs.—Address 8.C., Newton Post oilice ' TO STONE BREAKERS AND -&- CARTERS. 58TF.NDERS will bo received by the Mormt Edoii Highway i-'oard up to FEI DAY, 14th instint, at 4 p.m., for Breaking ond Carting of about r.OO yards metal on the Mount Eden Road, West. AH particulars j can be obtained from the undersigned. The lowest of any Teuder not necessarily accepted. R, UDY, Secretary. R SHUMAKER begs to inftmn Ills friends and tho general public that |ho intends running a Buss from Penrose, Junction, to Otahuhu, in time to meet all trains, from this da'c. rpHOSE MEN employed at the *- Foresters' Arms Hotel for Pick and Shovel Work, are hereby cautioned that unless they are at work in future by 9 o'clock SHARP other wen will be engaged in their place. TOST, last night, between the -1-- Pavings' Hank and Cook-street, One Cold Kar Drop set in blue stones. Two others havo been Pst recently in the snme way.— The fln-Vr of either oi all will b-.' rewarded by lcaviog them at the office of this piper. Q N E H U N Gr A. FOR SALE, CHEAP, a Four roomed Cottage and two Allotments, rear the Block House. —Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, an Invalid's Carriage —Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. FOR SALE, several snug Freehold Residences, in and about the city, cheap.— Stewart and • ppleby. FOR SALE, several small Cottages from two to six-rooms, convenient to town. 11. PARTI KOTOS', House and Land Agent, Queen-street. TpOR SALE.—Ship's Boats ami 1 -_- Dingies ; also a Second-hand American-built Whaleboat. —James Clare, Custom House-street. I^OR SALE, the Lease of two Shops, centrally situated 'in Queen-street,—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land A gout, Queen street. FO-ETI-EASE, a good Butchering Business, with large premises. Now doing a good trade.—For Sale. Steel and Brass E'ittings of a Butcher's Shop, with r,O dozen TiV-s —For Sale, at the junction of Cabbage Tree Swamp Road and the New North Road, a large Allotment, containing one acre. For terms apply to 11. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence for one or two Gentlemen in'thebest part of Parnell —For address apply Stab. Office. LOST, on August sth, a Black Retrie ver Dog, white bre»st. number of collar, 1145. — Any person or persons found with the same after this notice will be prosecuted —H. Wooderson, Onehunga. TWO Respectable single young men will find comfortab I.'. Board and Residence at C Hudson's Boot and Shoe shot), opposite Northern Club, Princes-street—Terms moderate. int7ILL_ r5 MS' PIRE KINDLERS. ONE KINDLER will light a fire *'! hont wood or coal. 0-SrE KINDLER will boil a pint of water. ONE KINDLER will cook a Rasher of Bacon, Steak, or Chop. ONE KINDLER will burn a quarter of an hour. : ONE KINDLER revives a fire like magic. Manufactured only by CHAS. WILLIAMS, ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND, TO LET, a Room partly furnished or unfurnished, with fireplace and cupboards, suitable for either Lady or GenUcmen. in a healthy situation, close to town, in a private family.—Apply Stab office. PRESERVED ERESH MULLET. MESSRS. ROBERT PEACE & SONS, OF KAIPARA, Having RE - COMMENCED the preparation of FRESH MULLET on the most approved principle are now in a position to supply orders for any quantity. Their brand is packed in tins containing each lib NET WEIGHT. By their mode of preparation, the full flavour of the Fish is retained. It is cheaper than Salmon, and necessarily freßher, and is par ticularly recommended to persons of weak digestion. Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province. Wholesale Agent : H. B. MORTON, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. RUE E 3? CORN EXTRACTOR, PRACTICAL CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE. (From Paris). Surgery : Princes-street, (oppos Masonic Hotel), Auckland. Radical cures of all kinds of corns (hard or soft, as well as bunions, callosities, of nails growing into the flesh, &c, &c. , Attendance at the patient's own residence from 9 am. to 12 o'clock noon daily ; at the Surge.y, Princes-str.et, opposite Masonic Hotel, Lorn 12 till 6 p.m. Terms : FIVE SHILLINGS per Perfect Cure. Ladies' Private Operating Room. N.B.—Schools, Hoiels, Bathing Establishments, and Hospitals attended. Testimonial. Ship Dorette, Auckland, May 14, 1574. have great pleasure in bearing testimony to Mons. Rueff'sskill as a chiropodist. He removed some corns (with which I had)ong been troubled) without the least pain or inconvenience, and I hope he may meet with the support to which he is so justly entitled.—S. Flood, M.D., late Surgeon-Superintendent ship Dorette. VTOTICE OE REMOVAL. THE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY Is now opposite the CITY HALL. A. M. WILLIAMS. July 16, 1874. MELBOUBNE CUP. £1000 SWEEPSTAKE. SWEEPS on the above at the City Club Hotel on THURSDAY EVENING at eight o'clock. H. N. ABBOTT. AIL, COLO E, GLASS \J AND PAPKRHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Nxzi xo Bank or N_sw Zial J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turpi, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet maker..'Varnlshe.., Calico Scrta, OlooJ. and QOBUMM QIMMIi BIWIW-.. m,.t *&-.



TO-MORROW, AT 10 O'CLOCK. %X VICTORIA, PROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, To - morrow (Thursday), at 10 o'clock sharp, 2 cases Pino Apples 7 „ Lemons 7 „ Mandarin 3 3 „ Naval Oranges 10 ~ Loquats 150 „ Oranges'. TO-MORROW. Af\ CASES OEANGES, At 11 o'clock. B. TONKS & CO. TO-MORROW, AT NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PINE APPLES, MANDARINS, NAVELS, ORANGES, LEMONS, LOQUETS, &c, Ex S.S. Victoria, prom Sydney. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen - street,. To - morrow, at 12 o'clock noon, A SPLENDID SHIPMENT OP FRUIT EX S.S. VICTORIA, TD—2OC cases Oranges 25 ~ Lemons 27 „ Mandarins 10 „ Pine Apples TL—l72 „ Oranges 10 „ Lemons 13 „ Mandarins 2 ~ Navel, 16 „ Loquets. TERMS—CASH. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE- CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 18th August, at 11 o'clock sharp, 47 cases Varnish 242 cases Devoe's Koroslne. Terms at Sale. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 18th August, at 11 o'clock sharp, 6 cases New Figs 35 „ Morton's Pickles 40 ~ Whvbrow's Pickles 54 „ Table Vinegar 20 „ B. &B. Plaid Vestas 20 „ B. &B. Vestas (wooden boxes) 20 ~ Morton's Castor Oil (half-pints) 23 ~ Morton's Castor Oil (pints) 8 ~ Salad Oil (half-pints) 13 „ Salad Oil (pints) 60 „ Coleman's White Starch, each 56 lbs 20 drums Colza Oil | 10 cases ©range Peel £ boxes Colman'a Blue 10 bales ?°Vf ~ 22 cases ConiPCtionery 160 bags Rice 500 bags Oats 160 bags Barley Terms:—Over £50, approved Bills at three months. TMPOETANT NOTICE TO -L FARMEBS, MARKET GARDENERS, AND OTBt&tM. All Produce or Live Stock brought into the City to bo sold by an AUCTIONEER, is exempt from all MARKET DUES OR FEES. The Poultry and Produce Auction Sales are now held at my Mart, Queen-street, every Friday, com mencing at 12 o'clock noon. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14. . HOUSEHOLD FURNIT UEE Eia, Etc., Etc. ''- THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 14th instant, at eleven o'clock, General Household Furniture, Ac, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14. VALUABLE COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, BY ZIEGLER. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next. 14th inst, at 12 o'clock, VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, by Ziegler, ift Handsome Italian Walnut case, trichord and oblique action— This instrument (all but new) is a -.rat-class sample of the above-named celebrated manu facturer's Pianos, which are so famous for t their richness of tone and elasticity of touoh. , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, f Auctioneers. THURSDAY, AUGUST 13. ~: , . BOOTS, SHOEs7~AND SLIPPERS. E. & H. I SA A CS, . \ AEE instructed to submit to auction, at their Stores, Foit-stn.et, on Thursday, the 13th, at 11 o'clock, 2L Trunks Womens, Men's, and Children's Boota and Shoes, In good vsriaty. Also, Boot Uppers, Boot Laces, Slippers, &c„ &c. OATS! OATS.I GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. 500 BAGS OF GOOD FORAGE OATS. TO be sold in lots of 20 Bags or more, at 4s per bushel. Terms—Cash. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. MONDAY, AUGUST 17. 44 ACRES, HELLYR'S CREEK. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to seU at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 17tli August, at 12 o'clock, without reserve : .< 44 Acres in the Parish "of Pare moremo, on part of. Allotment No 19, and having a large frontage. to Hellyr's Creek. j SAMUEL COCHRANE ft'SON,