T^CTv ■<?v ===== colony S^ Aas the beginning of the end. *+**«& _>' $&> 'would go a great deal further. The south would soon follow the example of the North Some who voted against the resolutions did so because they _id not s.o far enough. He could see the time coming when they would wantbestmen of the country to do their best to carry the country through, and if they would not come forward and do their best regardless of old party ties and prejudices then God help the the country.

Mr Fitzherbert replied

Mr Eox made a long and able speech in favor of the Premier's amendment. He gave the whole history of provincialism to shew that its functions had passed 'away since it ceased to be a real colonising power of the country. He denounced its centralising tendency to the impoverishment of out districts as was seen all over the North Is land.

Mr White asked where substantial revenues were to come frem.

Mr Johnstone would vote for the amend ment because of that expression.

Mr Eolleston said the real issue which people would make up their minds upon and demand to be satisfied were re-distribution of representation, incidence of taxation, and protection against the present personal Go vernment, and the voice of the people would not be as the Premier expected. The House divided upon tho original motion, which was lost by 45 to 19.

The Premier's amendment was made a substantive motion on the voices.

Mr Swanson proposed an addition to the resolution compelling the Government to circulate the bill two months before the meeting of Parliament.

The Premier considered this an indignity. He was supported by Mr Stafford. On division the amendment was rejected by 40 to 21. The adjeurnment took place at 45 minutes past one.

PRESENTATION TO G. B. ALLEN, Esq.

A gathering of the members of the Royal English Opera Company and orchestra took place to-day at noon at the Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street, for the purpose of presenting a testimonial of esteem to G. B. Allen, Esq., Bachelor of Music, Oxon. The presentation consisted of a beautiful silver baton, with a chastely wrought gold wreath running round the whole length, tipped with greenstone.—Mr Stoneham said he had great pleasure, on behalf of himself and the ladies and gentlemen connected with the Royal English Opera Company, in presenting the baton as a lasting mark of their respect and esteem. The ladies and centlemen for

■whom he spoke, felt that such a tribute of respect was eminently due to a gentleman from whom they had received so much con sideration and courtesy, during the six months they had worked together. They also wished to express their obligations to Mrs Allen, and to say further that she was equally entitled to their regard. He hoped, therefore, that the gift would continue with him, not only as a memorial of their profound esteem, but as an instrument of use in his future career, which they trusted would be prosperous and happy.— Mr Benham, on behalf [of the chorus, expressed similar sentiments towards Mr and Mrs Allen. —Mr Allen, on receiving the token, said he was extremely gratified at this practical expression of their feelings. He felt more than he could utter in simple language ; and as long as he lived he would cherish the gif S as a remembrance of those by whom he was surrounded, and apart from its intrinsic value, being made of New Zealand silver and gold. He should be pleased to use it on every possible oc casion in his musical travels in evidence of what New Zealand is capable of producing. He thanked them very cordially, also for their kindly mention of Mrs Allen. The baton, manufactured by Mr Isidore Alexander, of Queen-street, bore the follow ing inscription : " Presented to Mr G. B. Allen, by the members of the orchestra and chorns of the Royal English Opera Company. Auckland, August, 1874."

HARBOUR BOARD.

As ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Har hour Board took place this afternoon.

LETTER FROM MESSRS CURK AND CO.,

HOBARTOWN.

A letter from this firm was received in answer to one from the Board relating to the cost of erecting a dry-dock and hydraulic lift in Auckland Harbour. The letter con tained several suggestions, and asked for further particulars that an approximate might be given. The answer to this containing the desired particulars was also read. The chairman said he presumed the Board would wish one of the firm to come over if they enter tained any idea ot constructing such a dock. LANDSLIPS AT PARKELL. The Secretary read a letter from the Parnell Highway Board, relative to the recent land slips at Selwyn Terrace. The letter stated that the Board were of opinion that no drains hai been diverted from their regular course; that the flow of water was the same as form erly, and that no landslips took place before the excavations were undertaken. The Par nell Board would therefore hold the Harbour Board liable for all losses that might be sustained by accidents or otherwise. A portion of Selwyn Terrace had been carried away, and the road was for the present, blocked np by the erection of fences, and lights kept burning at night. A letter, to which this was a reply, was read, and the Chairman made sOme corn meats on the matter stating that no excava tions had been made this year. He was at a loss to say which ought to be done. Mr Brett said he believed that the taking away of the earth by the Harbour Board was really the cause of the landslips. A fresh slip had taken place last night, and there was great danger to the houses in the road. It was a case in which immediate action was necessary. Mr Brett said he should propose that the subject be referred to the Wharf Committee with power to act. He presumed the Engineer of the Board was the person to say what should be done. Mr Boylan said he thought before incurring expense they should find out whether they were responsible. Mr Brett said the subject was so important that it was worthy of a special meeting of the Board.

Ultimately Mr Brett's motion was seconded by Mrjjlsaacs and carried, ifc.being understood that if the Works Committee considered the situation of affairs sufficiently urgent to call a special meeting of the Board they should do so.

REPORTS. The reports of the Wharf Committee and Endowment Committee were read and approved of.

On the motion of Mr Isaacs, seconded by Mr Boylan, Mr Donaher's tender for re building 100 feet of the wharf was accepted, the price being £1,940. There were three other tenders. Mr Dowden'a tender for auctioneering was Ws>spted at the rate of 2J per cent, up to Jhe first £100 gross value, and 10s per cent 'n all beyond.

THI BVBKING M)AB, TUESDAY, ATOTTST 25 1874



Cv fee! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard 3 e5,s Wub. delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, ana Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Wffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour fw«\ the brand. Sold at almost every grocery ck awihment in town and province —[/ P'- t !



WAITED KNOWN.—Oysters V t and Refreshments. Good Beds. "Hair cutting Saloon connected Corner Queen and West Queen-street.—Jones and Poitcr. W" ANTED, a Girl about 13 years of age.—For address apply Stah office. WAKTIPD, a General Eemale Servant; also, a Girl. References required. —Apply Star office. WANTED, a Housemaid at Moyle's Wharf Dining Rooms, Queen street.—Apply to Mrs Moyle, between 9 and 11 in morning. WANTED, a respectable Lad to learn the Tinsmithing.—Apply to A. Isaacs, Plumber, Gas Fitter, &c, Bigh-street. WANTED, a good Cook for the bush. - Apply to Schapp & Ansenne, Custom Houss-street. WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply at the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, WANTrD 5 a General Servant for a small family.—Apply to Mr Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 11 or 12 years old as Nursemafd.— Apply at 190 and 192, Queen-stieet, opp site the Albert Hotel, between 10 and 12 o'clock a m. AN experienced Billiard Marker wants an engagement.—Addrass H.A., office of this paper. A WALNUT PI*NO For Sale in perfect order and good tone.—For address apply at Aicldn's, Chemist, Queen-street. WANTED, a Man to irake butter and cheese at Poverty Bay. Several ex cellent Servants are daily ca'"incr at my office seeking places —Hasnaford's Registry High-street. TT7 ANTED, a smart Lad for V * grocery business; referfince required.—Apply to Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street. TTf ANTED to Lease or Purchase, a T « small Farm in the District of Onehunga or Epsom. Terms must be reasonable. — Address A.8., Stak office. TT7ANTED, a General Servant for * t the suburbs.—Apply at Mrs Scott's, Short land-street. WANTED, a four-roomed House ; state terms. - Apply A.C., Stah office. TX7ANT! D by a gentleman, lately » V arrived, a Situation in a lawyer's office or store ; having a small capital would not mind invest ing in a safe business. Unexceptionable references.-- Apply A F., New Zealand Herald. WANTED, a first-class Compositor. Good wages. - Apply Stab. offire TX7 ANTED, G Labourers, young * * active, tingle, and sober men.—Apply at the Works, Panmura—lreland Bros. WANTED, a strong errand Boy for the SSt> n office.— A pply to the Publisher ANTED YNOWN, that the Great Clearance Salo Drapery Clothing, Silks, Babjware, &c, is now on at R W. DYSON'S, 130, Queen-st.reet, and must be cleared in TBREE WEti.KS, the Premises having been disposed of, and very early possession being required—GßEAT BAR GAINS. WANTED, a respectable little Girl to mind a baby.—Apply Mr Montague's, 4 doors below Old J'o'ise at Home, Victoria-street. WANTED, a strong active Youth to go to Coromandel; wages 20s per week.— Apply at this office TXTANTED, the general public to - • know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and WakefleJd-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Co»' (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, nd Red-ffum Felloe-., *c, *c, always on hand. TTTA NTE D KN OWN—Highest f * Price givon for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also Pumps, Paint 3, &c, *c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blun Post. Victoria street. T*7 ANTED KNOWN, that D. V * Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, I.'oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Douse Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-honse street. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Canvas. Baggirjg, Rope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, *c. at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Storo, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager, ANTED KNOWN, that R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFTTTERS, (x^ate Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Ewiness in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every descripion of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole A gent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep^ A certain" cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruise Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Secon onsignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED KNOWN.— The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaecs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED 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 Caner, Shop and Office Fitter, and General Furnishing Undertaker, returns his grateful thanks to his numerous friend'! 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 he is com pelled to clear out his vast »nd varied stock of Furni ture of every description, suited for the humblest cottage or the most luxurious mansion, inclndmg Iron and Wood Bedsteads of all sizes and descriptions, Portable, <&c.,Hair,Fli»x,andCocoanut Fibre Mattresses Feather and Flock Beds, Carpots, Walnut, Rimu, Cedar, and Kauri Chiffoniers (some with mi-rer panels and back, and carved), &c Mahngany, Rimu, and Kauri, Loo, Telescope, Office, Kitchen, and Toilet Tables; Drawing-room Suites in hair, cloth, rep damask, and leather, at all prices. Fenders, Fire Irons, Cutlery, and Cooking Utensils 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 the address : -W. L. ROTH Old Supreme Court-house, Queen-street (opposite Mon tague's Fancy Repository. DEVONPOET DISTHICT PUBLIC POUND. Impounded on 22nd August instant, by Allan O'Neill, Esq., for trespass on his Land atONiells PolXOne~ Mouse coloured Bullock, white back and face. N> brand. If not claimed within eleven days from date of this notice application will be made to a Justice of the P«ace foi an order for the sale of the above-mentioned Bullock, in terms of tho Im POUD^r £OND Poundkeoper. p.yt>np«rfc, August 24,1874.



TN pursuance of "The Eegulations -*- of -lections Act, 1&70," I, Henry Colin Bal neavis, Eujuire, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Waitemata, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 21st August, 1874* under the Public Seal of the Colony, an Election -will be held for the Return of One Qualified Person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives of the said Eitctoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take jlace at the Eevonport Hall, Flagstaff, Noith Shore, at noon on the Ist day o* September, 1574 j and that the Poll, if necessary, will be t?ken on the Bth day cf September, 1874. H. C. BALNE&VIS, Returning Officer. The followlag are Polling Places for the Electoral D istrict of Waitemata :— PRINCIPAL POLLENS PLACE : The Devonport Hall, North Shore. POLLINO PLACES: Mr Rcid's residence, Stokes' Point, North Shore Mr Deacon's Store, Pitoitoi, Rivcrhead Mr Gibbons' Mill, Huia Public Hall, Whau Mr Henderson's Mill Store where Court and Highway Board sits, Welti The Court-house, Helensvillo Public Store, 1 ucas's Creek. IT. C. BALNEAYIS, Returning Officer. OHOxa>TEEB.— Wanted, Twenty YOUTHS (from ten years of age upwards, and having a taste for music, to be trained free of charge) as CHORISTERS for St. Paul's Church.— Apply to the Rev. C. M. Nelson, est. Paul's Parsonage. LOST, on Saturday, the 22nd inst., a Dark Sable Muff, either in the 'Buss, or dropped bet--,cen Ponsonby Boad while coming down to Alma Place*. — The finder will be handsomely rewarded on leaving it at Mr Billir.gton's, Freeman's Bay. H^- W jr HOKla-Nga. 'aJfejfJßJk 'J-'lio PIfANTOM, T. Jones. Master, JsgjiMm^ w ll sail on SATURDAY next, "29111 M. NI'JCOL, Agent. August 25, 1874. ON SALE NOW LANDING, EX TOWER HILL, MUM A\ ABRNAWBOOL 02 kegs BUTTER, a prime sample. G. W. BINNEY. YX7 ANTED KNOWN T V THAT F. D SYKES, Practical WAionMAKKR, &c, Upper Queen-stvcet, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelvo month.i. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Levor Watch, warranted to one mi..ute a month, L 0 Os. FOE SALE, a 1 ife Boat, Surf Boat, three Ship's Boats, five Pleasure Boats, six Dingies. and two Fishing Boats.—J. W. Carr, Boat Builder, next Gasworks. JHOK SALE, a six roomed House,., with 2 acres of rich land, and largo Orchard, near the Toll-gate, Otalnihn; Terms easy.—Apply 11. Partington, Queen-street. T ODGE fc»T. ANDREW, 418, B.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, TUTS (Tuesday) EVEN ING, at 7.30. Visiting Brethern arc invited. M. NICCOL, B.W.M. August 20, IS/4. LObT, from Springbanlc. Ponsonby, on Sunday, a Bow Pig, about '.I months old. Any one delivering tc D. Mcddin's, l'onsonby Road, will bo rewardtd. D A X N E L L HALL. AT HOME In Aid of ST. MARY'S ORGAN FUND, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1874. Programme in fu'ure advertisement. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 p.m. Admission, 2s. UCKLAND F^bLY^LOSING ASSOCIATION. WEDNESDAY, AUGTJfcT 26. A GEAND CONCERT" AND LECTURE Will be given in tl-o YOUNG MEN'S ROOMS, WELLES LEY-STREET, ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, At 8 o'clock p.m. PROGRAMME. Selection by the Total Abstinence Drum and Fife Band Song, "When the Corn is Waving Annie dear"— Mr Wareham Lecture, " Poets, their Sweethearts and Wives" Mr Black man Pong (Comic)—Mr Rankin Song, " Old Englishman"—Mr Fox. Tickets, is. Doors open at 7 30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. The Proceeds of the above will be given to Charities. W. J. HAYUg, Secretary. Public AVorks Office, Auckland, August 22,1874. TEFDEEB are invited for the Construction of Seven Earth-tip Waggons. Specification and Drawings may be seen at this office. Tenders marked outside " Tenders for Earth Waggons" will be received at the above office until Noon of TUESDAY, the 26th August instant The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TO liET, in Grafton Road, a comfortable six-roomed House.—J. M. Lennox, Queen-street, Auckland LOST, on Saturday, 22nd instant, rear All Saint's Church, Ponsonby, a Child's Green Plaid Cape.—Any one returning it to Mrs HoyteVlll be rewarded. T~ O. O. F., M. U. LOYAL PARNELL LODGE, NO 4750. The Anniversary of the abovo Lodge will bo celebrated by a Ball to be held at ■ the Parnell Lodge Room ou THURSDAY EVENING, August 27. Tickets, 10s Od, to be had of the Stowards. W. H. PIVOTT, P.G. ) P. BRYAN, N G. > Stewards. BRO. T. McCONNELL J mo BUSHMEN AND S VWTt-ES. Tenders for Sawing about 200,000 Feet Kauri Timber will be received at the undermentioned places up to noon of MONDAY, 31st August, 1874, where Specifi cations may be seen, viz., at Messrs Stone Bros. office Auckland, and at the Shortland Saw Mill Com pany (Limited) office, Shortland. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. A. F. McKAY, Manager. Shortland Saw Mills, 17th August, 1874. BOAED AND RESIDENCE.— One or two single men could be comfortably accommodated. -Apply Mrs Day next Willow House, Albert-street, two minutes walk from Union Banlr.



ONEHUNGA PEEPETTJAL! LAND, BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Investing Shares £20 each, by payments of One Shilling per week, be: ring eight per cent interest, with profits. Money advanced without delay on approved Mortgages, repaid by weekly instalments of principal and inteiest. Offices—Orehnnga. j J. D. JACKSON, : : Secretary. JM. L E N N O X * ESTATE A GENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established 1864. BENTS AND INTERESTS COLLECTED. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LO ANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UJS DERTA KEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOP IMMEDIATE SALE. TO MARINERS ANP OTH KIW—A comfo-table six-roomed House :n the city, with freehold allotment and good well- Price. Ll9O TO WORKING MI'.N - \ comfortable four-, roomed House, off Dink - :.\s\.e.t Price, LHO K.ARANGAHAPE ROAD—A fine Allotmeut, 60 x 00, with all the buildings thereon erected. j Price, L'J.7O HEPBURN-STREET — Three Allotments, each 33 x 100, opposite the residence of Mr R'chard j Arthur j POJNSONBY—A beautiful site, containing about half an-acre. with five-roomed House'erected thereon. ! Price, L 250 I GREAT NOTTH ROAD—.« fine corner Allot ment suitable for a Villa Bite, nrar the residence of iMr Cranwell, and fronting the main road. Price, Ll2O N KWTON- A comfortable four-roomed House no: r jto Holdship's Mill Price, LI 50 I Allotment corner o' Nehon mid Wellesley-street I PONSONBY, CORNER O ff POMP ALU R TER RACE AXi' JOHN hTREET A three-roomed • House, well finished, with Freehold?!Allotmen'. Price. LSS I TO V. OI'KING MEN—Two attached Cottages in Williarn-stree!, with large freehold allotment; prcsont rental, 10s per week. Price, L 175 ITOBSON-STREET—A BARGAIN—A really fine property in Hobson-strcet, with largo freehold Allotment, 50 x JO!), There is a largo Temperance Hotel upon the property, and seven Cottages all let and in excellent repair. Present rental, about 70s per week. F'viee, LI4OO * V K'r Ko'll E— Farm of 170 acres, adjoining tne lato h arm of Mr Burtt. There is a small building upon the Farm, and a beautiful stream running throuchit.— lo2d PONSONBY—A beautiful and commodious resi dence of seven ■ rooms, in the rising district of Ponsonby. There is a good well aid excellent free hold Allotment. Price, L 270. Terms easy. WAIKATO : A rave opportunity for procuring an excellent Farm—- A fine farm of fOO aces pt Te Rori, near Alexandra. There arc 460 acres of the land securely fenced, and 323 acres of it in rich grass. The Farm is well watered throughout, and has a large frontage to the Waipu River. There are excellent conveniences for sheep washing. There is also a fine bush within ;. short distance of tho I'Vrm, aud a beautiful and commodious 10-roomcd House, well finished, and fitted up with every convenierce. Price, Lf> per acre..— SOd T AURA NBA—A fine unimproved Farm of 300 acres in the rising district of Tauranga. _ Tho Farm has a large deeu water frontage to the river. PAPAKURA VALLEY—A. good Farm of 155' " acres, 75 acres of which are in grass. The Farm is all fenced, and has a tomforta'ole and commodious residence erected upon it. Price, 1.027—79 d FRANKLYN ROAD—A choice Villa Site, with j large frontage to the FrankJyn Road and anothekJ street. This property commands a most beautiful ■ view and has a comfortable residence uponit. Price, L2GO WAIKATO—A BARGAIN—Farm of 250 acres of good lard at Te Ron CO acres in grass. Price L750—68d FARM of CO Acres, 2G Acres of which are in grass. There is a comfortable Slab House upon the farm. The Farm is situated about 28 miles south of Auck land, and is good lar d. Price, L2BO. —58d. ONEHUNGA—A Good Business, with Freehold Premises, consisting of Shop and Dwelling-house of 10 rooms ; also, two other Dwelling Houses. This propert}- produces an excellent income from thcSho,;, and addit'o lal income from tho two small Houses. There is! J acres of Freehold.' • 57d, SHORT-STKEET, BACK Oi-' THE DOMAIN— A com'ortab'e four-roomed House in this favourite loc-lity. with large freehold Allotment 33 x 132. There is a good well of water, and the house is in excellent repair..—Price. 1.13G NEW NORTH RO.'-D—A comfortable four-" roomed House, with freehold 'llotment 50 x 200. The garden is in a high state of cultivation. Price, £200 EDINBURGH STREET (Newton)—AFour-roomcd . nouse, with large Freehold Allotment. Price, LIOO -29d. BROOEVILLE — A Five-roomed House, with verandah back and front, and Freehold Allotment, price, M10.~25d. WAIKATO- Farm of 100 actfS at Pateranri, 3 miles from Alexandra, with small House anu every convenience. Price, £■} 10s an acre. WAIKATO—A choice Farm of 2CO acres, a large portion of which is laid down in grass. The Farm is all fenced, has a comfortable residence upon it, and s within a short distance of tho township of Alexandra P ice, LIOOO. FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. Tl ere san excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Farm, ard 30 acres i-re in ric.i grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-;- mile from water catriage and five miles from the piopoced railway station. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J M. Lennox's onf Monthly List, in Weekly Ue.ralA T)OTAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA STREET,- AnCKLAND. A. CAIRNS, (Late Chief Steward of tho ss. Wellington and Mail Steamer Nebraska). Has much pleasuie in intimat'ng to his friends and the public that he has taken the above Hotel, which has been entirely renovated throughout and newly furnished Families and Travellers will find the utmost accommodation, combined with cleanliness, civility, and comfoi u . A TABLE DE BOTE AT ONE O'CLOCK. BATH* Hot, Cold, and Shower. The BILLIARD ROOM, which is acknowledged to be the best in the colonies, is fitted with two first class tablfs, complete and handsomely burnished, and is still under the supervision of Mr Mklton. None but the choicest brands of Wines, Spirits, #o, kept in stock A Night Porter in attendance. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool bc.J&c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., SHORTLAND STREET Opposite PoHt-ofHeeX Ancklumfl q~ewino machines. TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINES Have obtained the HIGHEST PRIZE given at Vienna Exhibition, and aro , t SIMPLE TO LEARN ! EASY TO WORK ! QUIET IN ACTION ! NOT LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER ! AND AT A REASONABLE TRICE I T. PEACOCK, AGENT, SHORTLAND STREET, ! jO" Opposite [the New Post Office. *_* i _______' O^NTBHHNGrA AND AUCKLAND; ROYAL MAIL COACHES. ' "*. THE ROYAL M XL COACHES TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga- % a.m., 2 p.m. Leave Auck-' land—l 2 noon, 5 p.m. Night Coaches on Saturdays— 6.30 p.m., 11.30 p.m. Booking Office :—Lendrum's Stables, lato Mears's, Queen-street, Auckland. W. WHITE, Proprietor. i\



Jf H. LEfißsors: £5000 WORTH OF NEW STOCK, CONSISTING OF Broadband Snake Necklets, from £5 to £20 each 50 Colonial Necklets, from 20s to 50s 25 Ladies' Gem Lockets 25 Gold Coral and Enamelled Crosses 25 sets of Brooches anrjLEa*rings 6 sets, Brooch, Brace!'is, Earrings 700 pairs of Earrings, Lorn 10s to £12 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Gent's Lihks,Studs,Sleeve Links, SoHtaires.and Collat Buttons, Gent's Rings, Ladies' Gem Rings. BEST QUALITY Colonial Gold Alberts, in great variety, at £6 per oj. Ladies' Colonial Gold Chains, at 10 per o_ Ladies' Colonial Alexandra Alberts. , EVERY DAY CHANGE OF GOODS IN THE' WINDOW. English God Alberts, £3 lOsper oz. : Presentation Gold Pen and Pencil, in ea&e. I- __ WATCHES. GOLD AND SILVER.; i A Laroe Stock, xrciiTjDXxra Russell's Gold Keyless, £35 each Russell's Silver English Levers, Rptherham's and other makers Ladies' Gold Genevas, open face, and Hunter's Gold Volunteer AVatches. JUST OPENED, OfNT'S STONE LOCKET SEALS, Tho only assortment in Auckland. THE ONLY HOUSE THAT MAMS THE QOODS IN TLAIN FIGURES :NO TWO PRIOKS. j I JUST FINISHES), Colonial-made Weddirg Rings and Keepers, ds's each ; extra heavy one, 20s ea,cli. SILVER GOODS, FANS, ALBUMS, ' Etc, Etc., Etc. STERLING SILVER THIMBLE?, 2s feftch. all g.00d3 sent free registered through post. watch repairs done on the Premises. all jewellery repairs done on the : shortest notice, 100 Colonial Gold Tie Brooches, frOm Ms each, THE ONLY ASSORTMENT OF Greenstone and Quartz Brooches, Earrings, Crosses' Lockets, Seals, Keys, Gold Amounted Crosses and Hearts, Drops, MOSAIC GOODS, Consisting of the different Stones found in the co'onies bler.dod together, aud made into difforont articles of Jewellery. CLOCKS. i American, Frf ncn, English Marble and -Gilt under Glass Shades. GREENSTONE, QUARTZ A y D GUM BOUGHT AND SOLD JET GOODS, Consisting of 50 pairs of Bracelets. Brooches, Ear rings, Crosses. Loci ets, <-)oeve Links «o'taires, Gold Mounted Jet Earrings, 17s 6d per pair. DIXON'S ELECTRO-PLATE. The best quality manufacture plated in GERMAN SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SETS, £18 iper set. ' Cake and Card Baskets, Salts, Cruets, Liquor Frames', Pickle Frames, Bed-room Candle sticks. Dish Cove-s, Live Dishes, i Forks, Spools, _c., &c. i All stamped with Dixon and Son's name. I < Try Le-wisson's £7 SILVER EN GLISH HUNTING LEVERS, capped and jewelled. SILVER BOUQUET HOLDERS in great variety. Neptune eight-day Striking Clocks, 25s oacß. Ship eight-day, 10 tick Striking Clocks, 40s each Yorker's one-day Clock, 15s each. [EACH 'CLOCK TAKEN TO PIECES AND REGU LATED beedre Delivered. > OLD GOLD AND SILVER TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. - OrKN TROSt 8 a.m, mi G P.M. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREE3?, AUQftLAND. / . V THIRTEEN YEARS ESTABLISHED IN AUCKLAND. i , i- ■ —" —"■ ON SALE By tho Undersigned, 1 NOW LANDING EX ROSEBUD, 114 tons Warrnamlbool Potatoes 9^ kegs Butter. j Q. W. BINNEY.



p H O B 41 HALL. THIS EVENING. GRAND FASHIONABLE GONCERT UY THE ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY, ! Assisted by the Members of the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE \>F MISS ALKIE MAt AND OPERA COMPANY IN" AUCKLAND, As they leave foi Napie on Tuesday morning by the > Southern Cross. PROGR A M M E. Part 1. I Overture, "Masaniello" .. .. Auhcr CnoRAL Society's Band. Song, "I'll Follow Thee' .. .. Farmer Mrs Mitchell ; PART SosG, " Old Romance " M^mueks C_ok.al Sociktv J Song, " The Bright -tar of if • " . Donizdii Mr William*. Part Song, Members CnoitAi. Society. Duet, "Flow gentle Deva" .. .. J. Parry Mrs Mttche' L and Mr Brett. Song, " My Soul Is an Enchanted Boat" Miss Leaf. Grand March, " Colonia" ». .. Newman. Song, "Esmeralda" Levy Mrs Mitctie! ___. j* Part 11. Overture, "Der Frtischti'z " .. Weber Opkra Company and Choral Society's Band. Grand Scena, "Softly Sighs the Voice of Even," (Der Freischlitz) .'. .. .. Weber MISS ALICE MAY. Song, * Tho Last Man " .. .. Callcott Mr Rainford Song, "Love's Request" Reicltart Mrss Lambert. Ballad, " The Anchor's Weiehed" .. Braham M_ Hall or. Trio, " Wine, Wine, Wine," (Maritana>) Wedlace Mr Vernon, Mr TEMri.ET.ON, and Mr Rclnfokd. fhiNG, "Tho Maid of Athens" .. .. Glover Miss Florence Howe With Flute~Obligato, by Mr Stoneheim. Duet, '■ Ye banks and braes o' bonny doon,' old Scotch air, Miss Alice May and Mr Hallam. Song, " The Vagabond " .. .. Molloy Mr Templeton. Ballad, "She wore a Wreath of Roses" Knight MISS ALICE MAY. GtTAND Finale, "Dal tuo stellato BOgBo," (Mose) Jiossini By the Whole Company. Conductor .. Mr G. B ALLEN, Mns. Bac. Oxon, ADMKSION: Reserved Seats, 6s ; Members of the Choral Society, 4a ; Second Seats and Gallery, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7.30 ; Concert at fe p.m.. Carriages may be ordered for 10 30. Tickets to be obtained a* Metsrs Upton and Co.'s, ofr at the Door. Q I T V HALL, ' ANNIYFRSARY CONCERT I of Tni? AUCKLAND TEMPERANCE DRUM A^D FIFE RAiND THIS EVENING-, Under 12ie Patronage of His Woriship tire Mayor, To consist of Domic and stkti^vental songs, By Lady and GeDtleman Amateurs. Also, SI NGLE AND DOUBLE SONGS AND DANCES, By well-known Gentleman Amateurs. The whole to conclude with A LAUGHABLE FARCE. Poor? open at 7 30. to commence at 3 p.m. sharp. Front Seats. 2s : back Is. Conductor, Mr John Smith. '. QH I P MILTIADES GRA v D VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERr Under Distinguished Patronage, IN AID OF THE MEKOHANT SBAMAN'S ORPHAN A^YLTJM. Tendered Complimentary to Captain Pkrrett, By some of SHE LEALING AJMATIURS OF AU<-KLA: D Assisted by TllE OITV BAND, UNDEK BANDMASTER IMPEY, AVill be held ■ ON BOARD, IN THE SPACIOUS 'TWEEN-DECKS On" Thursday Evenixg next, 27th instant, At Eight o'Clook. Tickets, 2s 6d ; may be had of Mr Wayie, Messrs Upton and Co., and Mr, Tun-ell. Queen-street ; or, f any of thefpfficers on board the Ship. , Programme in future issue. AUCKLAND CATHOLIC LITFRARY INSTITUTE, Wellington street,— Complimentiry Concert to Mr Plunket. . under Distinguished Patronage, on THURSDAY '. EVKNING. August 27. Doors open at half-past , seven ; Concert at eight. Tickets, 2s. ,'A UCKLijND HABMONIC ■ SOCIETY. * THIRD CONCERT AT THE LORNE-STREET HALL THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Aug. 26. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Instrumental. Harmonium 2. Chorus, " Hail us ye free " (Frnani) 8. Duet, " I heard a voice " (Glover) ■ 4. Solo, "The Skippor and his boy" (Virginia Ga brielle) 5. Chorus, "Fishermen's" (Masaniello) ■' C. Solo, " Esmeralda " (Gatty) 7. Quartette, "Farewell to the forest" (Mendelssolm) '. 8. Song, Comic, "Charming young Widow" 9. Ohorus, " Allegiance we swear" (Bishop) Interval of ten minutes. 1 Part 11. 1 10. Instrumental,: Pi&noforte, Selections from " Ma saniello " 11. "The soft wind' around us" (Webb's "Preciosa") 12 Song, " Jessie, the Flower o' Dumblame " 18. Duet. " Maids of the greenwood " (Glover) 14, Solo, "O, Boatman, haste" (Baife) 15. Glee, " When winds bre*the soft" (S. Webbe) 16 Solo, " Come back to Erin " (Claribel) 17. Duet, ""A.8.0 " (John Parry) 18. Song, Comic, "Dreadfully shy" 19. Market Chorus (" Masar-icdlo") '. God save the Queen. AMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at Bp. m. EDMUND MABONEY, Jun., Hon, Seo.



THI O R 8 A _• Jfi. The Freehold of the Papakura Hotel, with Stabling and t üblic Hall attached. Also, the Goodwill of the Business, furniture, and Stock. Immediate posses- Can be given. For particulars apply to ! J. M. ft J. MOWBRAY, \ Land Agents, ! 52, Queen-street. ■ ,_ : - LOOK (»UT for the richest treasure of the OAL SCUTTLE—reaI black diamonds. The undersigned informs his friends and the public he has opened a Firewood and Coal Yard at the corner of Wyndham and Hobson-ttrtets, where he will supply a blazing article at an extremely low figure for cash. Orders solicited and carefully executed. JOHN GRACE. AUCKLAND DEGREE TEMPLE-1.0..G.T. A Meeting will be held in the Newton Hall on WED>ESI'AY, 26th instant, for Imlallation of Officers. Thirfl Degree Members wishing to join are ro que&tedto attend at 7 p.m. precisely. S. WORMS, D.S. ■pAh>NELL DI^TEIcT BOARD. NOTICE. The Assessment List is n .w open for the inspection of Ratepayers at the < ffice ol ti>e boaid, Manukau Road, la-'nell. JU-- — The Boa«l will meet at the office on KATUED iV, 20tu .-uiitemiier, at 4 p.m., to hear any■ bjer.Uons. H. BriKTT, Chairman. ParnUl. August 24, 1874. _, ~ - _ Q _J_ of SEWING MACHINES. . SECOND DISTRIBUTION. FOURTEEN FIRST-CLASS SEWING MACHINES AS PRIZES. VALUE —ONE HUNDRED POUNDS. TICKETS, 10s EACH. .' Lisa: FILLING- R. A P 4_> LV. Send fob Circular. TttE FITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. mo THE EL ECT OE S OF the DISTRICT OF WAITEMATA. Gentlemen,—My Election having been declared void by a Committee of the Honse of Representatives, : I beg to offer myself for re-election, and should yon again honour me with your confidence you may rely on my best care being devoted to your interest, I have the -honor to be, Gentlemen, Yonr Obedient Servant, G. YON DER HEYDE. Ft E SAIE, an Invalid's ( arriage —r Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son. FOE SaLE.— Miips Boats and Dingies. —James Clare, Custom Housp-street. rilT V CLUB HOTEL. Just Received, ex Miltiades, a consignment of Bisquit, I üboche and Co.'s * * * * BRANDY. The only parcel in the market, and of splendid quality. H. N. ABBOTT, Proprietor. Auckland, August 10,1574. TO-MORROW, NOON. AT ARTHUR'S MART. rpo be .sold by auction. HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBE AND EFFFCTS < A suj ericr Iron Bedstesd, ' alliasse ai d Wood and Ixm Btdste*ds, ( hilri's 7ot, Chtsts of Drawers, '• oilet abl.s anri Glasses, Washstapds, Loo and *• qu^re Tables. Muffed, Cate, hd<^ V ood Chair« Glhss and Fartbenw»re, Mnttresses, Pal iasses. Hip and Sponge Baths, La>ge , Seat <'ouch and Six < hairs to mat<h, Sof*, Co onial 'tone! es, Chiffonniers, large ivitchen liaijge, fiooks, Tools, c THURSDAY, 27th AUG ST. DATF^. SAFETY VFSTAS. IRON ' " TANKS AND GROCERIES. E. & H ISAACS . TX T:-Ll.> pell by auction'on T) nrs dav 27th ngnsn, at l o'llcik 07 ma's fine New < vaidnd Dntes (ju>t 1 nded i* prime r.rdei) '3 Tror Tanks in good r>;>.dcr 29 cases S-.fetv Mitcb<-s a tots o.dhe rt's ("rushed Sugar 10 tons Fine-alt a 250, aijd Plaid Vestas, and an Invoice of General Groceries, ships Biscuits, &c., Ac., &c. TO-MOREOW. IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, TANKS, ETC. ALONGSIDE IVULTIADiS, a t eleven o'clook. b. tones & co. "Friday; august 28. household furniture, , surgical instruments, MEDICAL WORKS. J HP BE Subscribers will sell at the ■*- mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Large Musical Box, playing eight tunes, with flutina accompaniment; Also, at 12 o'clock: Valuable Surgical Instruments, Colored Plates on Surgery aDd Skin Diseases. Obstetric Works Grey'g Anatomy, B'aithwaite's Retrospect of Mdicine (26 S volumes), Science and Practice of Medicine, Science and Art of Surgery, &c., *c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■ " TO-MORROW. CITY MART. T© WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND THE TRADE. CENTRAL DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, '■' LINEJSS, Etc, Etc. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, August 26, at 11 o'clock, A consignment, just I?.nded, ex Miltiades, com prising a splendid assortment of New and Seasonable Goods. Terms at Sale,