EDUCATION TAX.—DEPUTATION TO THE SUPERINTENDENT.

a.t one o'clock to-day the following gentle men waited upon his Honor the Superinten dent and presented a petition against the Education Act passed by the Provincial Council during its last session :—Dr.. Lee, Messrs. J. Cadman, M.P.C., G. Staines, D. Olphert, W. Eyre, and W. Kirby. All the members of the Executive were present. Mr, Cadman said they had to present to his Honor one of the most numerously signed petitions which had ever been pre sented to any Superintendent in this pro vince, asking his Honor not to assent to the Education Bill that had been passed by the Provincial Council. It must be :' understood that the petitioners were not opposed to education, it Mas only the uneven and unjust way in which the tax had been levied for that purpose they opposed. His Honor suggested that .Mr Cadman shonlcl not use such a strong term as 'unjust' there, whatever the deputation might think of the Bill or the action taken by the Provincial Council. Jfr Cadman then read the petition, which prayed his Honor to withhold his sanction fromthe Act. He might state that New South Wales provided out of the funds of the colony £120,000 for the education of the people, and the colony of Victoria provided £130,000 for the same purpose. The petition ers thought it hard that they could not get a share of the revenue of the colony ■ for • education when it was considered how largely they contributed to the revenue of the colony. He would observe that the petition was signed by between four and five thousand of the inhabitants of the province. Dr Lee then formally presented the peti tion, and observed that all the signatures yreTe&ona fide. His Honor said that when he received a letter from one of the deputation asking for an opportunity of presenting thia petition the Provincial Council was in session, and had

not finally

disposed of the Education

BiU before it. He intimated that n r (he; would receive the deputation at 'one o'clock to-day (Saturday). He was not, of course, aware that the proro gation of the Council would take place in the interim. It was necessary for the Super intendent, with regard to the proceedings of the Provincial Council, to declare, at the prorogation, how he had disposed of the Bills passed during the session, and therefore it was necesary for him to take whatever step it became his duty to take in reference to the Education Bill without reference to the petition just presented. The public were aware from the prorogation address which he had delivered how that Bill had been dis posed of, —it was no longer in his hands. It would be sent to the Governor for the signi fication of his Excellency's pleasure upon it, and therefore the petition had not influenced him in aDy way in regard to the course he had taken with reference to the Education Act. The petition, if they wished, would remain in the office as a record of their views ■ on the subject. If they desired to prevent tKe A'ot coming into operation they had mo alternative but to forward their petition to the General Government of the colony. It could not otherwise have any effect after the prorogation of the Provincial Council and, the completion of the legislation of the session.

Mr. Kirby said that the petition contained over 4000 lona fide signatures, and it looked feasible on. the face of it that public opinion was against the Act, ami that no Government of the day could go averse to public opinion. His Honor : I cannot understand you. gnl'TiMr. Kirby : A great deal depends on the action you may take. I will not say any thing to insult any gentleman in the room. I say a great deal may depend upon the way your assent may be given to the Governor's ~ ngnatjure. •. *SIJ Honor : You quite misunderstand the in which the matter now stands. The Act will be sent to the Governor for his BiiiExcellency to exercise his own pleasure re garding it. ' If you object your course is to I petition, the General Government of tb!e against it. ■ . i Ji?"M r :KirDy—- Hear, hear ; very well. —Bt Lee said after what had been stated by & His Honor their only remedy was, according to the 30th clause of the Constitution Act, to petition the Governor, The petition might >ffpe[»o':jd£eraL 'lisvHis,.Honor had no objection to that. He would go. further, and say that if those who presented' the petition desired it, he would forward, it (as having been presented to -lam) to His Excellency the Governor with- Mfeany^inment upon it. ,'Dr Lee said the deputation 'would be glad v his Honor .would kindly do so. Mr'CaSman said there were copies of the petition with names attached which had not .been sent in. His Honor said there was a mail leaving on Monday, and if they wished it he would for *»ift.the;petition in its original state. The deputation expressed their approval, iW^Ting) thanked his Honor, withdrew.

EPSOM HOUSE.

Thb lading' geMnaty known as Epsom House, been! successfully carried on for a numljer. o£ years by Mra Lewis, formerly of •'^^nd,' wag the scene of much interest to we ybungla&eg^ their friends, and many of *»S*?^g. residents of Epsom, Newmarket, •"a Onehtfagaon Thursday evening last in !° Ms«enoe,o| the half-yearly "break-up" ~5. tw.aolidays. We append a list of prizes ■*™«a were' presented to. the successful %er]Rev. 0. M. Nelson, minister aM? EWn>s *» ci*y« Mr Nelson, in his TT^ encouragingly of Mrs Lewis' nZ ' ****** glad to notice a marked im pvemefatjia&e scholars generally. Mrs ff^/wotea her entire time to the comfort wa advjwcemiit ©f the young ladies under ttLST 8!. "■k.nraeii' satisfaction was ex .CjT? a'he^maunef of educational treat *ft«,« 4,Plenttful supply of good things C^edror the occasion/ Several of int«i.«v e8 Tonr ed the company by singing /■SStWWi. with pianoforte accom- E*»^r ttd lafter a. satisfaqtory repast Which was a most enjoyable one, i*^ •., ; 80ci»l dance. The" prizes were 2J3J?*ft('*w kind words to each K^|^«H h elipited Qheers from the '**&ss&**£ W May;,lst in, good con .ustm English rtpetition r ;- Miss Gwyn- EtaliA LKe?ißh seq., 2nd in SBS^11"8 Mossman, Ist in in P tltl(i?'M-J Miss Butcher, 2nd Bta^^i^tition.; Miss Brown, Ist in d|^Jn°°l:Pi?ze, aeq., 2nd in good con- WEH P»S Ist in SHnday-achool, *eg. <4m^P? ! Miss Monley, Ist in good S£f?/ 6Petition; Miss Gibbs, Ist (Uy-gS^'^adin g OO d conduct and Sun ?#'oMWn^f S ;,Miss A. Gardiner, Ist in iict^ ; Master Gill, 2nd in good con ik , S£tmi? l^l9B Burton. Alanona "jj"" I"** of marks in first class for M»rciiei French, and W'iiteta^r^i.' ay 5 early attendance in Miss Brown; dancing, wflk Wita-' drawing» MiBB Bichards; jjl^clm, forewly attendance, Miss T. I*B- ■■ndiff^™ M»oley *; classes, draw -1 Miss] Gibbs ; reading,

writing, dancing, and French, Miss Davis • v 2r iDg> ,e, xeroi? es. a"d dancing, Miss Y.ates j needlework, Miss Cawkwell

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

MORE SPECIMENS FROM THE MANU KAU AND WHAU.

CRUSHING RETURNS.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

rpu n*s day. lne Manukau got ten cwt. more specimens this morning from the Cure end. Rich gold is showing in the south face. The Old Whau had a rich show during the night, and picked out 18 lbs of rich speci mens from the main face on the new level, besides a quantity of picked stuff. The Moanatira's fortnightly crushing of 480 tons yielded 320 ozs. The City of London start crushing on Mon day 100 tons from the winze on No. 2 to be followed by a trial from the junction of the lodes.

The Pumping Association have slung the lower drawing lift for removal, and will con nect the plunger this evening. The Kuranui fortnight's yield from 300 tons is 149 ozs, 2 dwts. The Golden Crown yield for the month from 140 tons is 82 ozs 6 dwts. The Dauntless tribute crushed 60 lbs for a yield of 24 ozs 8 dwts gold. A woman named Catherine McKay, aged 42,' housekeeper to a settler named Farrel, of Miranda, died suddenly on Wednesday last, and was brought to town this morning. At the inquest this afternoon it appears, from Farrel's statement, that she complained of a pain in the stomach, and was falling over when he caught her in his arms, and she ex pired in a few minutes. Sales : Cure, 15s, 16s, 15s 3d; Calf (double) 10s ; City of York, 9s ; Crown Prince, 19s ; Bird in Hand, 30s Gd ; Vanguard, 2s 4d, 2s 6d.

LOST IN THE BUSH.

GREAT SUFFERINGS

TAURASGA

This day. A man was lost in the bush for three weeks near Opotiki, and has just been found. He lived during the time on toi roots and leaves. When found, though a big man, he was a mere skeleton about the weight of a child four or live years old. His name is Gill, and he was formerly conuected with the 18th Royal Irish. Ho is recovering fast. '{he comiug High way Board elections are occupying public attention.

(From our own Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL.

This day.

The Harbour View directors report for the.year having crushed 305 tons of stone, which yielded 429 ozs. 18 dwts. of melted gold, value, £1167 os. 3d. ; average, 88 dwts. per ton. The tributers crushed 57 tons for 105 ounces. The new leader in No. 2 level looks very well; 25 tons of stone were crushed for 150 ounces of gold. There is great confidence in the future prospects. The balance-sheet shewed receipts, £1533 11s 9d; expenditure, £1469 16s 7d ; balance in the Bank of New Zealand, £63 15s 2d. The capital account showed £19,200 paid up out of £24,000. The Royal Oak manager reports for the week 74 tons crushed for 74ozs. 7dwts. gold. The drive from the winze on No. 2 level is progressing favourably. The Tokatea manager reports 156 tons crushed and 1501bs specimens for the month. Gold is seen at the top of No. 2 pass, No. .2 level. No tenders were received for the con tract for the Siege of Paris level. In the Van tenders were received for a contract of 200 feet at 20s per foot. : A petition to the House of Representatives is being taken round with the view of securing a member to represent Coromaridel. It is already largely signed. 2.55 p.m. J Mr Evans was charged to-day, at the Police Court with a breach of the Quartz Crushing Act for neglecting to give the name and address of a person leaving quartz at his machine. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was fined five pounds. Sub-In spector Bullen prosecuted.—Major Kedell, arid Messrs W. Home, and John King left for the-Thames per Galatea to-day. Mr Home and King support claims at the Revision Court, Thames. The Royal Oak half-yearly meeting was held this morning. , The Directors' report has not been signed yet; no information to be gob. There is great dissatisfaction expressed at action of the Government re Bremnera license for the Wharf Hotel. Work has been re commenced in. the Neptune claim. .* . The Union Beach got another parcel ot specimens. ' , M v 317 p.m. The Galatea has returned; head wind out side. The passengers will proceed to Auck by the Lalla Rookh to-night.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegraph Company.]

CHRISTCHURCH,

This day.

The following are the produce market quotations :-F.ree on board at Ly"eltonJ wheat, firmer, 4s 9d to 5s : oats, 4s .(to to 4* 8d : barley, 4s 6d to ss; flour, £12 to £12 IDs; bran, £6 10s; Bharps, £7 10; bacon, uncovered, 74d per lb. ; covered, 8d per lb. ; potatoes, £3 14s to £4 per ton.

WELLINGTON.

This day.

There are 15 entries for the Wellington Derby, to be run in December :-Brown a Walker's Glenavy and eh. filly by T™dllceT> out of Policy ; Barker's Remnant^ Delmams Efc King f Steven's Ranaki ; Walter's eh filly by Touton, out of Symphony ; Murphy s Hercuks.; Emerson's Guy Fawkea j Watts fianai Tioko Nearo and loi; _ ETh? -}&*. is ginformed that a {£■££* Buchanan has resigned bis seat in the .Legis latZ Sen and CapWßoyd of the Colonial Bank, proceed North to-day.

BLUFF.

This day.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day:— . Bank of NewZealand-£l7 155.; seller* National Bank-Buyers, 665. 6d. South British Insurance-Sellers, 50s. National Insurance—Sellers, rfus. ~ New Zealand Shipping Company-Sellers, Bs.

Alburnia (new)-445.; buyers, 435.; buyers, 445. S Caledonian—Buyers, £9 17s. 6d.j sellers, *1O ss. City of London—Sellers, 335. Crown Prince—Buyers, 18s.; sellers, 20s. Sons of Freedom—Bos.; sellers, 90s. Bird-in-Hand— 315.; sellers, 31s. Watchman—Sellers, 7s. 9d. Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, ss. 6d. | Golden Calf (double)— Buyers, 10s. 6d. Bismarck—Buyers, 9a. Old Whau—Sellers, 90s. Union Beach—lßs.; buyers, 165.; sellers, IOS. | ; ■ Thames G.M.C.—Sellers, 70s. Cure—lss. 6d.; buyers, 14s. Gd.j sellers, 15s. 3d. - ■. ■- Queen of May—los. 9d.; buyers, 10s. Gd. Queen of Thames—Buyers, ss.

*M 8 ETBIIim"W A% gATtTftMX TONE 20, ISf*.



\\T ANTED to SELL, a comfortable * i •■ . f°ur-roomed House off Drake-street, with freehold Allotment and good well. The House is all newly painted and in good order. Price £130— J. M Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. WANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful for the Country.—Apply for address oflice of this paper. WANTED, a person as working Housekeeper.—Apply to Mr Partington, Symonds street. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobsonstreet. WANTED, a first-class Grocer's Assistant; must thoroughly understand the trade. References required,—Apply to R. V. Spencer. T/TT ANTED, a young Man to drive * * a Baker's Cart at the Thames.—Apply G. Kollerson, Baker, Nelson-street. WANTP.D, a strong Tad—Apply to William Re id. Carpenter, Grey-street. . WANTED KNOWN, Potter's American Baking Powder is now manufac tured by Watts, Chemist, Symonds-strect. Wholesale orders supplied. WANTED, a good General Set-van*. References required. — Mrs Waller, near Railway Station. WANTED, a General Porvant; must be a good Laundress —Apply, any day till noon, to Mrs Batstow, Epsom. WANTED, a first-class Dress maker.—Apply to Miss Milne, 37, Wynd ham-street. WANTED, a Cook and laun dress : mil!t ha^e goer! references. — A.pply to Mrs BiDney, Upper Queen-street. JAisTED KNONN that the early * V risers can have Mulled TS- er snd Porter at 5 a m. Nt the Foresters Arms, Albort-stroet. WANTED, a Boy to Milk and to make himself generally useful.—Applj ot Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. j WANTED TO LET, a Eive RoorneS Cottage, or apartments furnished ; within 15 minutts walk of the Union Bank.—Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street. WAFTED, a General Servant; references required.—Apply for address office of this paper. » WANTED KNOWN, THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &c. Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute, all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A. full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. WANTED KNOWN, that G-. GROOMBRIDGE, Carpenter, [Shingler, Pap er hanger, &c, is prepared • to- execute all kinds House Jobbing work, Shingling, Paperhangtng, &c, at lowest rates and with quickdispatch.—Communica tions addressed G.G., Stab office, will be punctually attended to. WANTED, Everybody to that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Pole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sh^ep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, .Bruiees. Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of- every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened, WANTED KNOWN, that U .Gold ie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, «Src.,&c, at tho lowest market price, at his 'Sards, Custom-house street. WANTED, no more corns, bunions, neither hard lumps on the sole of the feet. All the above prevented or cured by one trial.of MoKERKAS'S STITCHED BOOTS, made under hi« own supervision at the shortest notice— p.g. Always unpacking Ladies', Gent's, and Chil dren's English Boots, suited to the present season. Orders taken daily by B. McKerras, 121, Queen street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and "Wakefleld-Btreets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells; Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, &c, always'on hand. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at B ATT YE & CO.'S, London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland! S. MOSS, Manager AYOUNGKXady is willing to ac company a Lady with or without children to Bydney.or Jtogland. "-'Address M.E.,"Stab. TO LET, and Shop corner of WyndhainV and Albert-streets, iat i present occupied by Misses Milne's.—For particulars apply Cook and Clayton, Grey-street. rpo OABPENTEES & -BTJI'SSeBS. Wanted, Tenders for the Erection of a Girl's School at Napier. Plans, &c, mar be seen at the office of Messrs Holdahjp and Co.. Timber Merchants, Custom House-street. TKCO()pEB) Architect. TEN SHILLINGS EEWAEB.-4- Lost from btatiutiu, a Bay Cob Poney, star on forehead.— Apply to the Gatekeeper, or Mr Love rock, East Tamaki. . » iST t "M" ANTJKAIJ STEAM jffiUJjj& JjJL ' SERVICE. Tain O'Shanter Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga,Jor ; Waiuk«. Awitu, and other Stations, carrying goods and passengers as follows :— For Cornwallis, Huia, ParatuH, and Awitu Sawmills *"* overv Friday, at 10 a.m. JAMES W. WALLER, " Auckland, June 20,1874. JH WIIST HEI if tJfcfßi . ". IRONMONGER. . [ ££ S prompt ftttention-a



pHOTOGEAPHIC NOTICE. Mr G. REDFERN begs to intimate to his friend 3 and customers that he has Re-commenced business in the premises lately occupied by J. Cobbbtt, Post office Side, Bhortland-street. LOST, on the Mount Albert road, a plated socket of Gig Lamp.—The finder will oblige by leaving it at the New North Road Turnpike A PEBFECT CUKE TOE COENS xi AND BUNIONS GUARANTEED, OR NO CHARGE. Aiidress—Cabje of Royal Mail Hotel. families attended at their residences. Mr C. BakstiAN begs respectfully to inform the general public of Auckland that he has commenced the practice of his profession as Corn-extractor and Bunion-remover. For many -pearspractice the highest professional certificates and the best known remedies. Mr Bnsstian possesses the skill to perform cures almost without pain and without the least possible after lameness, so often nxperienced as the result of those who practice upon the public without a partial knowledge of their calling. Among many testimonials received the following local testimony is considered sulticicnt as a guarantee of ability :— Mr C. Bastian: Sir,—Raving suffered for some time with Corns and trjing many supposed cures which failed Some eight months ago you undertook to Cure me, wnich you succeeded in doing in a few days. lam new perfectly free from them, and I would certainly recomtrend persons suffering to try your remedy. I may also add that I have Cured some members of my own family through the aid of : your valuable prescription—l have the Honor tore main, Yours, A. Asher, Draper, Queen-street, QOJiST X UC T lON OP ADDITIONAL IMMIGRANTS' COTTAGES Superintendent's Office, Auckland, June 17, 1874. TENDERS for the Construction of Twenty-five COTTAGES are invited, land will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the Ist July next. Plans and specifications maybe seen, and forms of tender obtained, at tht Public Works office, fthortland- J. WILLIAMSON, Superidtendent. PUBLICAN OTI11 1 CATION. ■ ■■ ■ 1 Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Ist June, 1874 TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 22Dd instant, for the undermen tioned Supplies for the Provincial Government dur ing the period of six months, commencing on the Ist July proximo. Printed forms of tenders, and copfes of the conditions and specifications of the several contracts, can be obtained at this office. JOHN SHEEHAN, Provincial Secretory. 6. Rations for Mount Eden Gaol 7. Bationsfor Auckland lock-up 8. Prison and Police Supplies 9. Provisions for Provincial Hospital 10. Pro/visions for Old Men's Refuge | 11. Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum 12. Bread for Hospital and Old Men's Refuge 13. Meat for Hospital and Old Men's Refuge 14. Breid for Lunatic Asylum - 16. Meat for Lunatic Asylum 10. Milk for Hospital and Old Men's Refuge 17. Milk for Lunatic Asylum 18. Rations for Sick and Destitute Person! 19. Coals' 20. Firewood. . . M . » npENDEKS FOR MEAT, BKEAI), X MILK, GROCERIES, &0., &a. Tenders for the following Supplies for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children for six months commencing Ist July, 1874—will be received by the undersigned until noon on TUESDAY^ the 23rd instant;:- 4 ". • 7 ft nil . Beef and Mutton (free from bone), best quality ''V': ■" only :: :■' : Bread, best quality only :.> . ,::■■-■■ Milk, pure Tea, Sugar, Bice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosine, Coals, and Firewood. Samples of Groceries to accompany the Tenders. G. W. OWEN. June 17, 1874 ■Vl i —,,. ■. .'■ T~T ~~r ~:. T1"! f^f ', NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAPHS. EXTENSION TO BAY OF ISLANDS AND HOKIANGA. Tenders are invited for the supply and deliTery of TELEGRAPH POLES along the route of a proposed line of Telegraph between Helensville and Hbkianga. Conditions upon which Tenders will be received, specifications, forma of bond, &ov, may be seen, and forms of tender obtained at the Telegraph offices, Auckland- and Grahamstown, and at any Post-office north of Auckland.. . 31A *3 Tenders addressed to the undersigned, and marked ' Tender for Supply of Telegraph Poles for Northern Extension," to be delivered at the Telegraph office, Auckland, not later than noon on TUESDAY, July 7,1874- Th c lowest or any tender not 'necessarily accepted W. H. FLOYD, Electrician, New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland, May 28, 1874. ~.,.,;. rp 0 B U I L D B B 8. TENDERB will be received by the undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, the 26th inst, for the exec tion of addition to Residence at Onehnnga. Plans, &c at Mr Hera path's office, Queen-street. 18. J. MATTHEWS. ME B. CABS tenders his sincere thank) to his customers for their liberal pat ronage during the past four years, and having now disposed of his business respectfully asks for a con tinuance of their favors to his successors the Misses Milne. aa a a uo t sv & : H ENU IN E SALE pr g'anyoTXDioAM oil ': DKAEERY, MILLINERY, HOSIERY, Etc., Etc., Etc. THE MISSES MILNE Beg to call the attention of their friends and the bublic generally to their having iboueht1 at'-a-great rtsductidn FOR CASH, the WHOLE of the STOCK IN-TRADE of Mr B. Cash, Cheapside House, Queen street, who is leaving Auckland., , f , v ~j i As extensive alterations" will be made in the n'remises the whole of the Goods will be offered for ojne month REGARDLESS OF CO3T. ( Mr B. Cass's services have been retained during the Sale. Jj3alc to commence TUESDAY NEXT, Cheapside House. ■N.B.—The MISSES MIGNE will also continue their business in Wyndham-street for one month from this date.



TT ATKINS, In ailing attention to A LARGE STOCK OB1 NEW AUTUMN AND WINTEB GOODS, Wishes to state that he does not intend to resort to any RETIRING, CLEARING-OUT, or EXPIRA TION PTJFP as a means of attracting Cus tomers. The liberal patronage accorded by his patrons renders any puffing or subterfuge whatever quite un necessary; indeed such j RETIRING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mere attempts to trade on the credulity of the Public, and are duly appreciated as tuch. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low as can be legitima tely charged by any House in existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Merinoos, Winseys, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, Wool.Plaids &c &c THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the GL.OIOEST IN AUCKLAND THE FRENCH MERINOES From Is IOJd per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE WINSEYS, From Gfd, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. n A LAE'GE CASK ov BLACK SILKS, JTJST OPENED. Same Qualities as hist sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lid per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6d per yard Very Superior, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 4g lid, 6s lid, tip to 7s Od, 24in. wide. LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. A HEAVY STOCK is Plain and Soft Twills. Good value. 2 CASES OF REAL BLACK LUSTRES, Particularly bright and splendid value. Ladies' Cloth, Velvet, Beaver, and Waterproof JACKETS and MANTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. .- )■•■■ -■■ ' ■ "A---;H EA V V -:S T'Oe-K;-1-;./" FLANNELS per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. A capital Assortment. , Crewdaon's, Horrock'a, and all makes in CALICOES, :: . •. ! . at a small advance on Cost. . ;■''-' '•-.'<' ■ ■ - CHEAP WHITE HEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. 80in »nd 90in wide, in plain and twilled, 2a 8d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. These • . are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS! , -; CHEAP BLANKETS Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland , In Medium, Super, andJExtra Super ■ 'Ail'sizes. '~ { 3S {a H , A HE AY V- BTO 0 X . .(■•■ '.-."■■ or QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. THE NEW MOS3 TRIMMING: At 2d per yard. Sold a short time ago at sd. THE CLOT HING, DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOODS, ,'. Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK IN AUCKLAND.: Cheip TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. , ... BOY'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. i MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &O. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &c. : H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeymast. ■I■ ' '



pI T V HAL L ! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Jtjne 20, BACHELDER'S GRAND PANTASCOPE OF ■ ' A TOUR THROUGH AMERICA. \-haa —• i PROFESSOR SAUNDERS, HARP SOLOIST. FRANK VERTEN, In Ms Olio of Oddities. The wholo entertainment concluding each evening with the wonderful performance of the WOODEN-HEADED ACROEAT. Cards of Admission—Front Chairs. 3s ; Second ditto, 2s; Back Seats, 1* Children half-price to first and second seats. The Pantascope moves at eight o'clock. R. G. BACfTELDER, Proprietor. A. J. LOGAN, Treasurer. pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST FIVE NIGHTS. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, JUNK 20, First Night of the Prize Drama of FORMOSA; Oe, THE RAILROAD TO RUIN. "With the following powerful caste :— PoitMosA. Miss Tilly Andrews - Mrs Baker .. .. .. Mrs Charles Searle , Mrs Dudley (engaged ex pressly) .. .. Miss E Melville Edith Miss Docey Mainwaring Countess TieVaurian .. Miss E. A Mortimer Miss Forrester .. .. Miss P. NeL-on Nelly Saunders .. .. Miss Lizzie Bushe Major Jorom .. .. Mr G. W. Collier ComptonKerr .. .. Mr L. Booth Tom Burroughs .. Mr H. N. .< OUGLASS Sam Baker Mr C. F. Searle Bob Saunders .. .. Mr J. A. South Mr Dudley (engaged ex pressly MrN. Mason Dr Dorrimus .. .. Mr C. Hill ; ; Jerry Mis 3 Milly Collier ; Lord Eden Mr H. Simmonds Dennis (kindly volun teered).. .. .. Mr A. Smith Cobb .. .. .. Mr Denham Burbage (engaged ex pressly) .. .. Mr C. Sinclair Spooner. Mr Arthur Vivian, g OXFOKB AND CAMBRIDGE CREWS By a numerous band of Auxiliaries. NEW SCENERY By Mr John Calder. NEW MECHANICAL EFFECTS By Mr Sam Solon. NEW PROPKhTIfiS By Mr E Broad. Dresses of Oxford and Cambridge Crews by Messrs Hill and Coombes. . ; The whole produced under the immediate manage ment of Mr G. W. Collier. Box Office at Upton and Co.'a. • j A MUSICAL AND LITERAEY ENTERTAINMENT WILI BE HELD AT THK NEWTON HALL ON TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 23, 1874. ADMISSION, Is 6d. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets may be had at Mr E. Way te's, and at the Newton Pest-office. • >6< . .I P i ROYAL BLACK PBEOEPTOEY, " No. 149, I.C. An. Kmsrgency Meeting of the above Preeeptory will be held on MONDAY next, June 22, at 8 p.m., at the Protestant Hall, Newton. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. - . - LO YA L OE A N GTE INSTITUTION. The ANNUAL SOIREK will be held on MONDAY, July 13, in the Choral Hall, Sjmonds-street. Tea at 6 p.m , after which J. M. Dakgavii.i<b, Esq., M.P.C.i will take the chair. Several Clergymen and gentlemen will address the Meeting. Tickets, 2s 6d each. TTNITED METHODIST FEEE vJ CHURCH.—Sunday Services at the Pitt-street Church Morning—The Higher Christian Lifei Evening—The Nature and Importance of Family Worship, by Eev G. H. Turner. Vsd >PHE NEWTON KlEK!—Divine _JL Service, at -the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects—Morning: Vicarious Suffering. Evening— Iho Imitation of Christ's Character. "j Xfo ELLESLEY-STBEET TV CHAPEL.-P. H. Cornford, Pastor.! Subjects' of Discourse June 21. Morning—The! Power of the GospeL Evening—Tekel.; or the Scales: of Judgment. LOENE-STEEET HALL Sunday? Services (unsectarian). June 21. Morning- Paul, the Father of Protestantism. . Evening-The human side of God and his Word.. TjiPIPHANY CHUECH, -West: JLJ Newton. Sunday, June 21. Morning—The Bight Rev the Bishop of Auckland (Administration of Holy Communion). Evening—Rev B. T. Dudley. Special Collections in aid of Harmonium Fund. 01 T V HAL L.—S UNDAT SERVICEB, June 21. Minister, Wahlow Davitts. M. A.—Morning: Fourth Sermon suggested by the Religions Movement in ; Scotland. Subject, "Further conditions of the Baptism of the Holf Spirit." Evening : "On the Vice of Detraction." "Pl* T-STEEET WEBLEYAN JL CHTHICH.- SUNDAY BHRVICB Rev J. E. MoTTi.TON t President of the Tongatabu Training.Col lege, will preach in the morning ; and Rev A. 'Raid in the evening. T^DWAT?DES-STEEET CHAPEL. JLli -Service will be held on SUNDAY, 21st ins*., at 11 a m.: and 630 ip.m .by the Rev W. Tinsley ; also, Sheridan-street Chapel, at 11 a.m., by Mr Booth ; and 6.30 p.m.; by Mr Smith. MONDAY, JUNE 22, NOON. BACON, BUTTERy &c, &c, . Ex s.s. Phoebe, Go-Ahead, Src. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at" his Mart. Quesn-street, on MONDAY next, at 12 o'clock noon. '■■ , . ' 4 cases Canterbury Bams and Bacon 8 kegs Superior Taianaki But fer, 4 tons First-cliss F.'onr 100 and 200 9 packages Bacon an 4 Hams. Also, Sundry lots of Produce and Groceries. ; Terms—Cash. . TUESDAY, JUNE 23, AT EL^VEIT O'CLOCK MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, DRAPERY, AND CARPETS. E. & H. I S A A CS. WILL sell by auction at their Stores, Forlrstreet, on Tuesday, 23rd inst, at 11 o'clock, ■ ■ ■ The following Goods to close consignments— .: l 2 cases Melbourne-made Trousers, Vests, and Paget Suits 9 packages containing "Waterproof Clothing, ditto Bags, Portmanteaus, Hats. Caps, i and Hosiery, "Welsh and Crimean Flannels, and Austrian Rugs, &c, Ac. 5 bales containing light neat patterns West minster Carpets, Brussels an A AxnUnrtet Hearth Ruga, be,, &c, &g,



'. ■ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. g I I COENEXCHAN6E, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENT! j GE O: W. BINNET WILL sell by public auction atti; j I Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 24th Jud ; ; | | at 11 o'clock sharp, 28 kegs Butter . | ;i 16 bag 3 Onions 3 cases Bacon 14 sacks Malt, more or leas damaged 30 cases Peacock's Jams - 10 boxes Tea 10 cases Figs 100 bags Kice 80 sacks Wheat. Terms at Sale. _____ J - TUESDAY, JUNE 23, AT A-QUARTER TO ELEVEN 3TIAKP. TO SHIPOWNERS, BOATMEN, AOT| OTHERS. |i{ E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at theijj Stores, Fort-street on Tuesday, the 23rd] ji instant, at a-qvarter to 11 o'clock sharp, 2 first-class, Regulation-built, Copper-fastened! Longboats, from 19ft 2in to 22ft long, witt Oars Sails, Masts, <Sc., as passed by Govern., ment Inspector for the emigrant ship Roopa rell. Particulars at our office. ' • ' I The boats can be inspected by intending purchaserj i on board the ship. How lying at the Queen-street Whatf, and will be found to bs first-class boats, anfli in the best possible order being quite new. j WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th. \ i FREEHOLD PROPERTY. WYNDHAM-1] I STREET, YIELDING OVER £200 PER J •ANNUM. ' • " ' j B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr P. Dauby, to sell on Wednesday next, at 121 i o'clock. , __ , . Valuable Freehold Property in Wyndham-street, opposite Clanricarde Hotel, consisting of five well-built Shops, each five rooms, well finished throughout, in first-class repair, and yielding! at very low rents to good tenants, over £200 jj per annum.) The ■ above offers a first-rate, investment, the situation always commands good tenants, ana tne present rents may be considerably increased by| granting leases to present tenants. ■ Terms Liberal. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. * ■piTBKSIVB , SALE GBEEN FRUITS, NEW SEASON JAMS, HOPS, ETC., ETC., ; • Ex Chanticleer, fkom Hobakt Town. Particulars Monday's issue. :! H. iS. -MEYERS 4: CO. : — — THURSDAY, JUNE 25. BILLIARD TABLE, •• PIER GLASSES. ENGRAVINGS, ELECTRO PLATE. GLASSWARE, GAS FITTINGS. BEER; ENGINB,: CHANDELIERS./ BUFFALO HEAD, BEDROOM FURNI TURE, WINES, AND SPIRITS,:/ Etc., Etc., Etc. AT THE ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET. THE Subscribers bave. received in struction^ from Mr Albert Griffiths to sell at the Royal Mail Hotel, on Thursday,. 26th instant, ** UThe °WHOLB of. the FURNITURE and FIT TINGS of the Royal Mail Hotel, consisting Valuable (Billiard Table, by Allcock * Co., in v rs - highly, polished black wood, fitted with patent Cushions, and in first-class order; Billiard Cues,, Billiard Bails, Batts and Rests, Billiard Lamps, Marking Bqj.rd, &c. iiJ DINJNG-KOOM^-Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Sideboard, Curtains, Clocks, Cheffonniers, Glass Show Case, Engravings, Matting, Gil cloth, Electro-plated Ware, Glassware, Cut ..-.■>■'■ lery, Fire Grates, Carpets, China, Dtaner Service, &c • OFFIOR-Office Table, with Drawers; Chairs, -■'■■.■■ Desk, Couch, &c. • BAR—Handsome Pier Glass, Crystal Chandelier, Clock, Engravings, Counter Too (mottled <-' kauri), Beer Engine (3 pull), Hot Water ' Fountain, Glassware, Pewter Measures, ! Ornaments, Screen, 'Buffalo Head (in glass PARLORS—TabIes, Covers, .Hair-seated Chairs, Carpets, Engravings, Curtains and Pol«s, Pier ■ Glasses, Cheffonniers,: Grate, Fender ana Irons, &c. BEDROOMS-The Furniture of 22 Bedrooms, au •- - recently fitted out with first-class single and double Tron Bedsteads; Chest of Drawers, Washstauds, Toilet Ware, Bedding, Carpets, Chairs, Tables, Mirrors &c. PASSAGES-Matting, Oilcloth, &c. KITCHEW-Cookingßange.PatentLift,Sausage ; Machine, Tables, Safe, Chairs, Dhh Covers, Cookirg TJtensils. &c , &c. , • . YARt>—4oo-gallon Iron Water Tanks, with Stands; Plunge and Shower Baths, Knife Cleaner. Boiler, Wheelbarrow, Tubs, *c. Also, • . The well-selected and choice stools of Wines ana i Spirits - The whole of the Gas Fittings. Etc., j - Etc., Etc. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", / Aactioneers. . MONDAY, JUNE 22. 1 FIVE-ACRE PADDOCK, REMU RA. " ■ ■■ •' ! ; ';', ~' i....' !FIVE - ROOMED HOUSE, SEAFIELD VIEW. THE Subscribers have received in "gtructions from the proprietor, who i» l*aving. the colony; to- bpl!-*. tha Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 22nd iVsJ; bt 12 o'clock, REMUEf. A—Allotment 167, Section 16, contain-. I • .-■•> Ing 4 a.res » ,oods 28 perch 93, situated on the - St. John's College Road, opposite the Lake . , ip fenced in and laid down in grass, and com mands an extensive view seaward. SEAFIELD VIFiW— Comfortable Cottage of five rooms, situated on the Seafleld. Road, and ! .; erected on an Allotment laving 49 feet 6 inches frontage. SAMUEIi COCTTRANE & SON, I . Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1874. OITyM A B T. AUCKLAND MARKET, BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received inßtruofipns from the City Council to sell by ahctlon, at.the City Mart, on Monday, the 22nd day of June, at li! o'clock noon, , '• \ . .The STALLAGES. BENTS, and TOLLS for one year, payable under Municipal Corporation ' Act of 1867, in respect of the Auckland Market.*' Conditions deposited at the office* of the Auctioneer and the Town Cler*, whw further particular! may be obtained*