THE ABOLITION OF THE PROVINCES BILL.

_• coniunction with the other colonial jour i« Je have been furnished by the Govern "«_ with a lengthy telegram, giving a nmmary of the two bills to give effect to !?„ abolition of the provinces ; but, as the / mmary is diffuse and difficult to follow, we rhink a concise epitome of the provisions of i the proposed measure will be most acceptable f onr readers, and have therefore, at con- Sderable trouble, prepared one The order 1 . w ]jj C li these measures are furnished by [J? Government is—First : The ,:Local fpLrnment Bill, 1575," defining the nature I A powers of proposed local districts; and 'Second: The "Abolition of Provinces T t 1875 " but we think the most natural der is to take the latter first, which we B<The bill to provide for the Abolition of the Provinces is to come into operation imme jj'atelv U pon receiving the sanction of the Governor, who is required within ninety _tvs thereafter to proclaim the abolition of 11 the provinces in the colony (in the South * well as the North Island), the abolition to take effect on a day appointed in the pro clamation. The existing provinces shall then be known as "Provincial Districts," bearing the same distinguishing titles as at .resent, and all existing provincial and • colonial laws (unless expressly or by impli cation altered) shall remain in force, unless repealed by the General Assembly. Upon the abolition taking effect, the Superinten dent and Provincial Council shall be dis solved, and all laws relating to the elec tion of them cease to have any effect, and all powers, duties, and functions held under existing legislation by the Superintendent shall become vested in and exercised by the Governor, who, until the end of next session of the General Assembly, may exercise them whether resident within the provincial district or not, or may delegate any of them to the person who previously held the office of Superintendent, or to any person he may think fit. The Governor possesses power to place restrictions on the person holding the delegated powers or revoke the delegation. The Governor may also himself exercise the powers held by the Superintendent, even when^ delegated to another. The duties of Provincial Secretary, Treasurer, or other public officer of any abolished province shall become vested in a person appointed for the purpose from time to time by the Governor. All lands, goods, chattels, money and other property, rights and interests previously vested in the Superintendent shall become veßted in the Queen, likewise all provincial revenues and securities ; all existing appro priations for public works at the timo of abolition, however, shall still be applicable to that purpose, and all contracts, suits, and pro ceedings pending shall likewise be enforced against Her Majesty. All notifications relating to the Government of the colony Qr the administration within any Provincial District shall be published in the Neio Zea land Gazette or such newspaper as may from time to time be appointed for the purpose. The services of officers in the employment of the existing Provincial Governments are to be dispensed with in consequence of the abolition, each officer receiving as compensa tion out of the ordinary revenue of the colony a month's salary for each year he has been in the service of the province, and a further sum of a like amount if his services be dispensed with without a three months' notice. How Provincial Revenues will be Apportioned.

Publicanß, auctioneers, hawkers, dogs, and limilar license fees shall be paid into the public account, and will be handed over to the manicipalities or road boards within which the money was raised; fines on owners of sheep shall likewise be paid over from the public account to the Road Board within which the penalty was actually incurred. All goldfields revenue including gold duty shall be applied in defraying the cost of managing the goldfields within the Provincial District, subject to payments to native owners for land leased from them or otherwise occu pied for mining purposes.

The Land Fund

of each Provincial District shall be made a separate account and shall be charged with the payment of interest and sinking fund on loans now chargeable against the provinces [at present deducted by the General Govern ment from the capitation money]; also with the cost of surveys and administration of waste lands within the Provincial Districts ; with annual endowments to road districts, in the manner described hereafter ; and with any appropriation made by the General As-

THE REMUERA SCHOOL.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star).

Sir,—lt was with great regret that I read the following resolution passed by the Central Board of Education at their last meeting:—"The Board of Education can only regret that the owners of the school at Kemuera have the cause of edncation so little at heart that they prefer to see the school closed and the district lack education, than grant so small a service as the free use of the school in question." This resolution could only have been adopted in ignorance of the real facts of the case. About two years ago, the local Board were unable to get a school suitable for the district except at a large rental. The Church of England school was too small for their purpose, but the situation was the most suitable for the district. The local Board procured an estimate for enlarging the building, which was £60, and the Diocesan Trustees, who have control of the school " had the cause of education bo little at heart" that they contributed half the cost (£3O), and freely gave the use of the building for two years rent free. About six months ago another school was opened in the district, for which the Board pay a rental of £20 per annum, and I suppose the Diocesan Trustees naturally think that if the Central Board pay rent to one denomin ation, it is only just that they should also receive rent for their building, more especi ally as repairs will soon be required. lam happy to say that the local committee and the tax-payers are of a different opinion to the Central Board in reference to the Church of England authorities, as they unanimously passed a vote of thanks to them at their annual meeting, and we have our worthy incumbent Archdeacon Pritt as chairman of the Local Board, who takes a warm and active interest in the cause of education in the district. In conclusion, I may Bay that S. *" other denominations had dealt in as hberal a manner with the Board of Educa tion as the Church of England in reference to school buildings the board would have had more money at their disposal at tha present tune—l am, 4c, James Wrigley.

AMUSEMENTS.

BAKER'S GRAND HTBERNICQN. T_33 excellent entertainment by the Messrs. ■Baker and their co-performers will be repre sented at the City Hall this evening, and will display some of the choicest of the ■cenery and lake-country of old Ireland, ulustrated by song and story. As this enter tainment may not be repeated, we advise all our fnends who may not have had the pleasure of seeing Baker's Hibernieon, to embrace the opportunity this evening. AlßEo's COMBINATION TROUPE. The members of this well-known company, Who have been performing during the week «the Prince of Wales Theatre, will appear this evening at the Onehunga Choral Hill, : ™w affording the inhabitants the privileee « seerng the wonders of Airec and his ▼eatnloqubHe skill.

FIJI NEWS.

Tee following items of Fiji news we gather from files to hand by the screw-barquentine Emu which arrived this morning after a 7 days run. On Monday the 12th an illuminated address, expressive of respect for his services in the annexation was presented to Commo dore Goodenough on board H.M.s. Pearl by the principal Eoglish residents in Levuka. The Commodore was highly gratified at the presentation and in his reply said : —"ln the enquiry which I came here to institute, I had the happiness to be associated with an officer whose honor and loyalty will long be remem bered here. If, together with him, I have helped to obtain fair consideration for this community, whose character had been greatly misrepresented ; and if, by the ces sion of this country to Great Britian, your interests are advanced while peace and in crease are secured to our native fellow-sub jects, I shall look back with satisfaction to our protracted labours here. In speaking of the detention in custody of two Makuata Chiefs the Times says : ".Per haps it would save some further embarras ment if the two could be induced to die also."

A dinner to the Bau Marderuo is spoken of in the Times as the newest thing in the tapis in Levuka. The ex-king Cakokau is convalescent of the measles.

H.M.s. Pearl left Levuka for the New Hebrides on the 13th.

A fire occurred at Bau on the 11th int., which destroyed the principle buildings and the greater portion of the town. The inha bitants had to fly for their lives, and one sick native perished in the flames. A large quan tity of property belonging to Cakobau, and one of his state canoes were destroyed.

THE TYPHOID FEVER PATIENTS.

The following petition relative to the typhoid fever patients from the Neglected Children's Home was presented to the Mayor to-day: "To his Worship the Mayor and Council of the City of Auckland, July 29, 1875, —We the undersigned, inhabitants of Karangahape Boad and the neighbourhood, protest against the action of the Council in letting one of their cottages as an hospital for fever patients from the Industrial Home for Destitute Children. Having laid the matter before proper authorities, as we think with out any good results, we now demand the removal of the patients to a better situation : Thos. H. Smith, Wm. Felton, Thos. Walker, J. A. Walker, W. F. Pettitt, G. E. Collins, Thomas Barnes, George Tibbutt, W. Stimp son, Edmund Taylor, James Williamson, Williamson, Charles Gleeson, Mrs. Murray, Watkin J. Edwards, Thomas March, W. H. Smith, John McLeod, T. Hobson, J. Warren P. Porter, Wm. Sinclair,, Ellen C. Somers, Job. Gittos, Charles Palmer, Peter Tomlin son, F. W. Smuk, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Hemus. We would respectfully direct your attention to clause 23 of the Public Health Act."

MOUNT EDEN.

The ratepayers of Mount Eden Highway District held their annual meeting last even ing in the Eden Vine Hotel—Mr John Probert in the chair. The financial statement shewed receipts from all sources : £1,128 Is sd; expenditure : £1,030 15s 3d; balance: £97 6s 2d.—Mr Shepherd moved a vote of thanks to the trus tees for purchasing the tollgates in tie district, which had been of considerable ad vantage.— Mr Kirby objected on the ground that it was wrong for a public body to oppose private competition. He would aiso assert that the accounts were "cooked." —Mr Hurst reminded Mr Kirby that he was in the presence of honest men, and if he dared to repeat his assertion, he would bring him before a court of justice. —Mr Kirby immediately cooled down and became more temperate in his remarks, and the vote of thanks to the trustees was carried. —The motion " That the rate be Id in the £ with power to sell," was also carried.— The following gentlemen were then elected trustees : Messrs Probert, CTdy, Garlick, Layers, and Shepherd.—Messrs Harper and Thompson were then elected auditors, and Messrs Pace and Hurst were appointed fence viewers. — A vote of thanks closed the meet ing.

THE LATE CAPTAIN DOBLE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.)

Sir, —The late Captain Doble was in my employ some years since as mate of the schooner Tyne, which vessel was wrecked on the coast of Tasmania with passengers from Dunedin during the rush ; and. through his bravery in climbing the cliffs (some fifty feet high) with a rope most of the passengers, numbering nearly fifty with the captain and crew, were saved, although three I think were lost with the vessel, which went to pieces in a short time. I enclose my mite for the widows and orphans. —H. Lipscombe, seedsman, Queen-street.

The following subscriptions have been re ceived :—Combes and Daldy, £2 2s ; H. N. Brewer, £2 2s; Mrs Brewer, £1 Is; P. Combes,, £1 Is ; Mr G. A. Edmonds, £1 ; Mr M. Reid, 10s ; Captain J. Plowerday, £1 ; Mr Lamburn, £1 ; Mr J. Motion, £1 • Mr Jas. Mackay, £2 2s ; A. F/> 10s ; D. A., 10s; Henderson and Macfarlane, £2 2s; Fraser and Tinne, £2 2s ; Mr Sutherland, 10s ; Captain D. H. McKenzie, £1; Captain Worsp, £1 ;W. Eastwood, 10s 6d; J. C. Seccombe, £1; J. Grundy, £1; J. C. Firth, £2 2s; G. W. Binney, £1 Is; G. Sutherland, 10s 6d; H. Lipscombe, 10s; s.s. Taranaki, £9 15s. Subscription lists are lying at the offices of Messrs Combes and Daldy, D. H. McKenzie, M. Niccol, H. F. Anderson and Co., and at the office of this paper.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Latest from Tairua.

The Adveetiser pigeongram from Tairua saya the proseects from the Ajax claim are very good, and obtained from the cap of the main reef, more down the reef than the tunnel. The reef in the tunnel is over sft. wide, witn nice prospects. The national got good prospects from the cap of-the cap of the large reef cut in the trench. They are driving to cut it 30ft. lower. The Prospect tors' are in No. 2 reef 8 feet, and the laßt shot has uncovered some very rich stuff. Crushings- The Watchman tribute retorted to-day. Forty tons were crushed for a yield of 45 ozs. 2 dwts. of gold. The Long Drive melted yield is 580 ozs. 6 dwts. The Moanatairi retort to-day. They crushed 670 tons, and will have about 220 ozs. The GoldetfCalf and Cure are also retort ing to-day, but will not finish till late. Sales: Tairua, 57s 6d, 60s; Gem, 8s 6d, 9s; Britannia, 2s 3d, 2s 4d, 2a 6d jEI Dorado, 365; Ajax, 2s 6d.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Sir Donald McLean.

The Bay of Plenty Times this morning contradicts, on authority, the statement that Sir Donald McLean is. compelled by sickness to go. to England on a twelve months' leave. Mumps are very prevalent in tha town. Stripping clothes lines is the order of the day.

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"■■■"■■^ , , ■ XXXJJ .U I JJJ _jggiigggggtglg_lgl_________woM taiii ■»__■__—_— AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY. A meeting of this Company was held this afternoon in the offices of the Company, Queen-street. P. Whitaker, Esq., in the chair. The secretary read the Directors' Report and financial statement, which were of an encouraging nature, and were passed. The chairman stated __at he believed the Company would shortly be able to reduce the price of gas. A dividend at the rate of 15 per cent was declared. A resolution to sanction the increase of the capital of the company, by the creation of 4000 new shares of £5, from time to time, as capital Bhould be required for additional works, was passed. Messrs Whitaker and Pierce were re elected on the directory. The auditor was re-appctinted. This concluded the business. W»l«™ 1-1 IT-f l«_l_ »II Ml ■ I _!»_»______—_. f *v- _^ /ii _'? /~fc"^ V." - «'%. l_2_T'V l ''^ V\ •^fINKS AND JJALL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE^ Wholesale and Retail. Visitors to ! Auckland should inspect the EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OF FURNITURE Of every description for tho complete fur nishing _ a house of any class, with a vitjw to taste combined with utility. ear lowest pricks consistent with GUARANTEED QUALITY. /CARPETS.—WINKS & HALL.— CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS !!! CARPETS !! Without exception largest and best assortment in Aucklsn select from. BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, 2 AND 3 PLY KIDDERMINSTER. COIR, MANILA. & JUTE MATTING FELTS, AND FELT SQUARES, HEARTH RUGS, PLAIN & FANCY DOOR MATS, FLOORCLOTH LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET. riTJRTAINS.—WINKS & HALL. CURTAINS! CURTAINS! CURTAINS!!! CURTAINS!! Net, Lace, Swiss, and Musun, Great Variety, NEW PATTERNS, SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS, REPS AND CRETONNES, BILLIARD CLOTHS, GILT CEIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES, PERAMBULATORS. i WINKS & HALL, Wholesale and Retail| CABINETMAKERS 4 UPHOLSTERERS. B&" Agents for the GROVER AND BAKER SEWING MACHINES. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE. fa the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslinß to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for ns to endeavour to detract from the meritß of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, ( WITHOUT REGARD TO TRICE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box jC4 10 WithTableand Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £g Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to i* numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five yean. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Throughout the Colony. sole importers: L. D. NATHAN _ CO., AUCKLAND. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. Tenders for Graiteg, Slaughtering, and Carting, •ddreued to the undersigned, and left at hla •ffice ___£__£• wUl. be wceived until 12 o'clock on MONDAY next, August 2. : ; WM. ATKIN, Auckland, July 29,i1875. Chairman.



THISTLE HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Eetatt WINE AND SPIRIT ORE EEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by flre, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the) CHOICEST SELECTION OP WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret —Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte Claret—Lcoville Claret —St JuVan's ißoal Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And olhei choice brands. ASSORTED CASUS MAr>E UP TO ORDER DIFFERED T BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances 'made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : ST RICTLY CASH. Sp rlts Overproof, the same as from bonded Store, sold In any quantity. THE Co-operative Meat Supply Co., Queen-street oiler the public first-class Beef and Mutton (without bone) at 3d and 4d _? lb. Fore Quarters Mutton. 3d _) lb Loins of Mutton, _d t|) lt> Our Roasts sro un exceptionally fine, and cannot be equalled for cheapness. rriHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Mnntz Metal. (C _nuine',Fl_ to 20oz» Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables, from 5 lfi to!Jin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from . r>olb to "\Q>\c«>t, Admiralty tested Canvas, tho b'St a«sorment in Auckland A large Stock B^Jt Rope, Frost Brothers fbest), from lj to 4i inch, a lnrjje stock on hand Laniard Rope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yarn Bussisn Hemp, a larpeStock of assorted sizes "Wire HoDe, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils. Raw and Boiled P«.ints and Leads, various dolours Pitch and Resin Rnil Lojrs. Patent Logs, *n. TO ARBIVE PER CALLER OU A>D DUNEDIN A LAKOIC Asi-onTMKFT r>T SHIP CHANDLERY. D.H. McKENZIE & CO A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland, July 21, 3875. Tendrs will be received at this office till noon of the 4th August next, for the Errction or a Store and other Works at Newmarket Railway Station. Plans specifications and general condit'ons can be teen at this office. The lowest or any tender not nec.sarily accepted JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. [For continuation of News see Fourth Page.] CONFLAGRATION. —Wanted all Fire-makers to try the N6W Patent Kindlers, One Penny.per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Roherton, C'otele, Upper Symonds street. WANTED, a Saw Sharpener and Assistant Engineer for Wangapoa.—Apply to Mr C. A. Harris. ANTED, a General Female Ser vant for the country— Apply to Jakins and Willcox, Durham-street. WA NTED, a General Servant for a small family; references required —Apply to Mr Watts, Chemist, Upper Symonds-street. WILL you join' the Children's Sewing Machine Club 1 Only 6d per week Apply to W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. WANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan _ (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from Is to 3s. ANTED for Coromandel, a tho rouglygocd General Servant. Wages, 12s per week. References required.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a good thorough Gene ral Servant.—Apply Francis J. Shortt, Hairdresser, 176, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 16,—Apply to Mrs Bishop, Newmarket. ANTED, Ladies to know that Singer's Genuine Sewing Machines are now reduced to the price of the many worthless imitations offered for sale, at the Singer Agency, Shortland street. ANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Come and see for your selves Early Peas, Is per quart; Broad BeanSjls per quart; Millett Seeds, 9d per' lb; Gum Seeds, 2s per oz.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31.1875. ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WHEN anxious care has been taken to satisfy the tastes and study the pockets of my numerous friends, and the public generally, in selecting the best Groceries, the rosiest Fruit, the freshest Vegetables, most toothsome Sweeties, and Tobaccos as lovely as a dream, surely T. B. Hanna ford's Store (Queen and Rutland-streets), should have endless visitors to-night. Note two prices of articles—the best Potatoes in Auckland, 141bs for Is; excellent Onions, 4tt>s for 6d. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. W" ANTED, Gentlemen, jour Orders for Silk Vests: A capital assortment s to be had at' The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street.— Ford, Potter and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that J, MORRISON is prepared to execute an kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Stab office. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s wan-anted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED to Sell, first-class Sewing' Machines, of all best makers, at great reduced prices, at the Singer Agency, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, that W. Munro has commenced business as Shoeing and General Smith, behind Mr Daby's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN.—The only practical man in town dealing with Sewing Machines, that knows what a good Sewing Machine is, and should be, is Geo. W. Heslop, Engineer, Singer's Agency, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. ANTED to RENT, a Three or Four-roomed Cottage, within a mile from town:; rent not to exceed 10s per week —Apply next Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street. IyTOTICE.—AII Parties travelling by JL l Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to caU at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from 18 to 3s. ANTED to LET, an eight-roomed House in Vincent-street. —Apply to G. E. Rollerson. Baker, Nelson-street. ~ > . WANTED to LET, a House and Shop, corner of Wyndham and Chapel street —Apply to Mr Hare, next door. WANTED, a good Second-hand Cart. Also a good set Second-hand Silver mounted Harness —Address, stating brice and where o be seen to J. S, Stab office.



V _/ J_ JL 'O*JL.-_:0»«/> ■_«_a_____________i_____Ml_____«__MMMM_Mi WANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For further particulars apply to Mr R Arthur, Auctioneer. Queen-street. ANTED Known, Good Bacon at fid _\ lb. is now selling at Battye and Co.'s, Elliott-street; also a variety of other articles at equally low prices. Come early. AIM TED to LET, at the North Shore, Furrished Bedroom and Sitting room, with[or without board. —Apply "B," office of this paper. __S WANTED, a situation as Storeman or in any useful capacity.—Apply by letter to HE., office of this paper. ANTED Known, that Mr. C.FL Watkins' Art Union Water Colours are now on Exhibition at "W. Phillipps & Sons. WANTED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a" perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman,. will be punctually attended to. ANTED to SELL—To Brewers and others, a Complete Plant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels; underback for receiving wort; also a gill to contain 150 ga lons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, &c.—For particulars, apply to G. R. Mcßae, Cooper, High-street. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c, &c, to clear at less than English cost. Be in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s 6d, usual jjrice 255. Must bo sold to make room for ex tensive Sprirjg Shipments to arrive.—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and T-'ismiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-street. All work executed with economy and despatch. ANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at 6d per day. or 2s per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Bet, suitable for workshops, &c. Gcod and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Hall's, corner of Quee» and Edwardes-streets. ANTED to »ELL (cheap! WhlH Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pf-npg Paints, Plouehs, Ac. N.B. - Highest price fciven for all kinds of old tfetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and A Iberl-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Betail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. PADES at 3s. 9d. ; AMERICAN BUCKETS at is. 3d each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. WANTED, the General' Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business ia his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all H3 branches, executed at the shortest notice. AISTifiJD KJKOWJN, that D. Goldij? is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Pos fi, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, A_.,_c., at tho lowest market price, at his _ard , Custom-house street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KJRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, bar on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-park Shafts, Spok3s, and Red-gum Felloes. &c, Ac., always on hand. A largo supply of tho best Newcastle Coke no won hand WANTED iinown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including j Drawing-room, Dining-room, and B"d-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. &-H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 143, Queen-street. ANTED. SOU tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muutz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Kaga ; also, Bottles, Cast-oft" Clothing, <*c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marino Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager W/"ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage V T to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co-s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED, a Servant Girl.— Apply to Mrs Buchanan, Devonport, North Shore. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coet. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wyndham street. THE NEWTON KIRK.-Divine Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Sub jects : Morning—" A Christian Working-man: In Memoriam— J. Doull." Evening—"The Ascension of the Apocolyptic Witnesses, &c." NSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., August l.HJMorning—" All Religion has its Mysteries, in the midst of simplicity.'' Evening— "On making Home happy." Young people invited. CHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, Cook-street.—Sunday Services at half-past 6 o'clock. Subject (by Mr E. Lewis)—" The Great Feast." No collection. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CDURCH,—Sunday Services. -August I.—The Rev W. J. Williams will preach in the morning at 11, and the Rev A, Reid in the evening at 6.30. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beresford-street,—Rev Warlow Davies, M.A. Sunday, August I.—Service in the morning at 11 o'clock, and in the evening at 6.30. APTIBT CHURCH Wellesley street. August 1. — The Rev P. H. Cornford, Pastor. Morning: "Hope—a Teacher." Evening: " The Poor Open, and the Door Closed." P~-RIMHTVE Methodist Chapel, Edwardes-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris. Evening, at half-past 6, Rev W. Tinsley. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Tinsley; Evening, at half-past 6, Rev. W. Harriß. RIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Newmarket.—Afternoon, at half-past 2, Rev W. Harris; Evening, at 6.30, Mr B. Felgaie. LOUT, between Symonds-street and Franklin Road, a Gold Eardrop Pendant. Finder rewarded.—Apply office of this paper. pOTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his New Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. It hears upon it the character of the purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in his customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as per MecL'cal Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. , G. COTTIS, Parnell fLD OOT S! BOOTS! B. CROCKER VIOTOBIA - BTBEET, (Opposite Messrß. Holland and Butler's), Has Just Received a first-class Stock of Superior BOOTS and SHOES at very low prices, and offers them to the public as follows:— Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 5/6 to 6/6 Children's Boots. 1/6 to 2/6 d Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12/. Gentlemen's Boots made to order at the shortest notice, and of the very best materials and workmanship. B. 0 R 0 C X E B, (Late of West End, London), VICTORIA-STREET, (Opposite Holland & Butler's). THE Grand Drawing, upon the Art I Union principle, for the piece of Berlin Wool Work, representing the Surrender of Mary Queen of Scots, together with the eleven other gennine articles, all the work of the Sisters of Mercy, of Parnell Convent, will take place on TUESDAY, 3rd August, at 7 p.m., in St. .Patrick's Hall, Hobson street. The delay of this Drawing has Deen through , sickness unavoidable, and it is consequently hoped, will he pardoned.



IpiTY HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO NIGHT! "DAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. "VTEW SCENERY OF IRELAND. ptOME INTO THE GARDEN MAUD. rpHE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN. HE HARP THAT ONCE THROUGH TARA'S HALLS. rpHE GAY OULD MICK. mHE DEATH OF NELSON. TZ" ITTY FROM CORK. npHE DEAR LITTLE SHAMROCK. rpHE GERMAN BANDMASTER. T AST NIGHT] T AST NIGHT ! X AST NIGHT ! T AST NIGHT ! TjIRIN-GO-BRAGH! "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Preliminary Announcement! Attraction Extraordinary for a Short Season only.' Grand Opening Night— MONDAY NEXT, 2sd AUGUST, 1875. First appearance of ihe Great Thaumaturgist of the age, and world-renowned Illusionist, THE FAKIR OF OOULU (DR. SILVESTER), Who will appear as above in bis Marvellous Entertainment; Pronounced by all the Press to be the most Wonder ful performance ever witnessed. PRICES:-Circle, 4s; Stalls, 3s: Pit, 2s. Tickets can be obtained, and seats secured, at Upton's, Queen-street. For further particulars see advertisements and bills. J. C. Kainer, Lessee and Manager.^ H. J. Whittikgton, Business Sec." QNEHTJNGA.— CHORAL HALL. AIEEC'S English and Continental Combination. to-night ! to-night ! ONE GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Will be given by the above celebrated Troupe, Admission—3s, 2s, Is; children half-price. QARSPA R I L L A. I distinctly contradict the statements of Mr Daw son, and the Trustees of my Estate, as to their having disposed to Mr Dawson my Sarsaparilla Business. My legal advisers, having perused the Deed of Assignment, and informed me that no mention thereof is made, nor sny words therein used, under which the Business could pass. The only things sold to MrD. relating to my Sarsaparilla, being the Plant and a few gallons of Sarsapavilla. I hereby ciution Mr D , and all other persons, from using my Trade Mark. THOMAS FISH, Chemist. July 31, 1875. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR TWO SILT PUNTS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 15th July, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 10th August, at noon, for the Con struction of two Silt Punts, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for tilt Punts." WILLIAM C. DALDY. Chairman. FOR SALE—At the Market House :— About 1,000 acres of REALLY GOOD L4.ND, a first-class opportunity for an intending settler. Price, 15s en acre. Terms easy. ~.,_-. Agood six-roomed COTTAGE, freehold, in Napier street. Price £IXO. TO MILKMKN AND OTHERS. —Mangold Woktzkls at the Market House. FOR SALE in any quantity from a ton upwards. A very pretty VIGrOBIA PH.ETON, nearly new : Co3t £100. Price. 45 guineas A light SP&ING CART and set of HARNESS. Price, £15. 6 or 8 tons of firsc-class POTATOES, at market rates. CHAFF, in any quantity from half a-ton, guaranteed to have been chopped from the sheaf, and not pre viously thrashed ±0 10s ton. Prime SALT BUTXEtt, in kega of all sizes, at market rates. SSTLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, house. land, and general commission" agent, Market House. InOR SALE OR LEASE. TO MILKMEN, OR GARDENERS, AND OTHERS. A small Farm of five acres, with house and out buildings, in the western suburbs, only one mile from the city boundary; to be sold or let on lease, with or without a purchasing clause.—Apply to P. Mackie, at Mr Thomas Macky's, Fort-street. THE Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East-streets, may be had on hire for musical, or other purposes, during the day.—Apply to F. Jeune. O BE LET, a commodious Six roomed House, next to Captain Harrison's, Franklyn Road; good .well, and bricked backyard— Apply on the premises. Rent moderate. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till noon of Wednesday, 4th August, for the erection and completion of New Buildings for the Auckland Institute and Museum in Princes-street. Plans, &c , at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. LOST, between Queen-street and Kyber Pass Road, the Side Apron of a Buggy. The finder will kindly leave it at La Roche's, Kyber Pass Road, or at the office of this paper; 10s reward. ANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Ac. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V* Sole Agent for Auckland— . W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B_T" Country Agents wanted. T^O'TICE OF REMOVAL, T. THOMPSON Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is Removing to his New Brick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, adjoining Temperance Hall, where, on and after SATURDAY, the 10th July, the business will be carried on. He t?_es this .opportunity of returning his Bincere thariSs for the liberal patronage accorded to him during the past Twenty Years, trusting to secure the continuance of the same by adhering to the principle of suppling the best goods at the lowest remunerative profit. T. THOMPSON, Importer, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Victoria-street, Auckland, N.B.—Flour, Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, &c, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sold on commission Goods delivered in town and suburbs. URTHER REDUCTION IN TH_ PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I have further Reduced my prices of Singer's, Thomas's. Howe's, and other lirst-olass Machines, in order to reduce my stock. My new amended Illustrated Price List is now leadTi _! Call and get one, or posted free to any address.' THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street.



'■poE o ne m°NT H* LARGE REDUCTIONS BY M. & C. MILNE. In consequence of Uing heavily OVERSTOCKED, the following Reductions will be made for ONE MONTH ONLY: ---25 per cent, off— FANCY DRESSES SKIRTINGS COSTUMES, AND FURS. &s" 20 per cent, off— Silks, Velvets, Velveteen, Satins, Velvet and Cloth Jackets, Waterproof Mantles, Shawls Crinolines, Tweeds, W.P. Tweeds, Mantle Cloths, Under- Clothing, Baby Linen, Corsets. Flowers, And all Fancy Goods, Also, White and Crimean Shirts, Undershirts, Drawers, Ties, Ssarfs, Collars, &c, &<•. 12_- PER CENT. OFF— BLANKETS, RUGS, QUILTS, CALICOES, TOWELLING, TOWELS, TABLE CLOTHS, &c, 4c., &c. N.8.-TO STORIKEEPEBS AND DEALERS.— The above is a first-rate opportunity of replenishing M. & C. MILNE, CHEAP, SIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street, Auckland. MONDAY, AUGUST 2j CITY MART. CARGO OF BELLE BRANDON, FROM RAROTONG4. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Monday, 2nd August, at 11 o'clock, 14000 Oranges, in s ilendld condition £_ 3000 Dried Banenas. do . 28 bags Coffee, prime sample 20 casks Lime J„ee, <fee, &c, & c Terms at Sale. *-** $'-__S_^f_N%"*'jS__ _il WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1875. OLD SUPREME COURT SITE. npHE undersigned have been in -A- structed by his Hon jr the Superintendent to offer for sale, by public auction, at their Matt, Queen street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date— The LEASES of Fourteen Valuable BUILDING ALLOTMENT*, on the above-named Site in the City of __.c_land, for a term of 66 Years. City of Auckland, Section No. 15; Original Allotments Nos. 1, 2, 3, and part of 4. Sub-divisloned _, . -. . Allotment. Frontage. Size in feet. 1 .. Queen and Victoria-strets 32x106 2 .. Queen-street .. .. 3ixlfl6 3 .. Qneen-street' .. .. 31x106 4 .. Queen-street .. ..31x106 6 .. Queen-street .. .. 31x106 6 .. Queen and Darby streets.. 31x106 7 .. Victoria-street .. .. 27_98J 8 .. Victoria-street .. .. 27x9? J 9.. Victoria-street ~ .. 27 x 98_ 10 .. Victoria and Elliott-streets 29_ __.•>£ 11 .. Elliott-street .. .. 29£_81 £ ) 12 .. Elliott-street .. .. 29_81_ 13 .. EUiottandDarby-streetH.. 30 x 81$ 14 .. Darby-street .. ~ 29 x 88£ Plans mar be attained, and conditions and all other information may be ascertained, at the Mart. V B. TONKS & CO. Auckland. Auckland, July 28,1875. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3. ON ACCOUNT OP WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX FORFARSHIRE, FROM LONDON. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction on Tuesday next, 27 trunks Ladies', Gents', and Maid's Boots, and Boot Uppers, as follows: 3 trunks Ladies' Memel E.S., M.H. Blocked. Pt. T.C. 6 trunks E S. Kid Fancy Fronts, M.Hi rivetted 2 trunks E S. Kid Fancy Fronts 4 trunks E.S. Kid Fancy Stitched, sewn 2 trunks 6-9 and 10-13, E S Kid Fancy Fronts M H' Btout 2 trunks E S Coro, Alma, pegged 3 trunks X Youths Cord, Alma, pegged 2 trunks do do, rivetted 1 trunk E S Calf Alma Uppers 1 do do do MONDAY, AUGUST 2, NOON. IMPORTANT TO TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GAS FITTERS, AND OTHERS. THE STOCK-IN-TRADE, MACHINERY, TOOLS, &c, OF THE LATE MR. T. D. WORFOLK. : TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR ' ~;-'; HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Monday next, August 2, at the premises, Shortland-street, occupied by the late Mr T. D. Worfolk, His Stock-in-Trade, Machinery, Tools, &c, &c, j consisting of everything necessary for the I execution of all kinds of work in connection with the Tinsmith, Plumbing, Gas.fitting, Bell-hanging, and Coppersmith Buainera, . i New Spouting, Curving, and Cutting Machines