The Ghostly Head.

The best trick the Fakir Oolu has is what he calls Anoctos, that is shewing a decapi tated and ghostly head on a swing trsy, while an apparently headless body lies withering below on the floor of the stage in some loose straw. Wellington the Hub of the Universe. The Times in ciisenssjug the new Caiifor nian Mail Service notices the remarks of the Sowthern Cross on the matter and condemns the Fiji loop as an unwise interference with the trade of the Auckland Steam Packet Company. The article concludes tbus: "Now it appears tons that the solution of the difficulty lies in a nut she]]. Let the service be so arranged as to make a fork to New Zealand at Honolulu. The steamer to Sydney after transferring mails and passen gers at Honolulu would proceed on her voyage calling at Kandavu while the New Zealand vessel should steam direct to Wel lington es a central port,whence thetnailsfor North and South couid be distributed within forty-eight hours from .arrival by the really •excellent steamships in our coastal trade. The return voyage would be made in the game way. As a mail service this would serve all parties best. It would moreover leave Auckland to develope the Fiji and Islands trade, and give a chance to the New Zealand Steam Shipping Company to live, ■which would not be the case if running against a subsidised line. We trust the Cross and other New Zealand journals will treat this question from a colonial point of view, and in that case they are pretty cer tain to support our proposal." The " Tribune's" Opinion of the Mail Service. The Tribune also referring to the remarks of the Cross, saysit is useless rindingfaultwith the place of call, as there must be a port of call there for the purpose of transhipping mails on the inward route to New Zealand, and on the outward route from New South Wales. Kandavu has been named as a port, but not so definitely as to forbid a change if necessary; and, as we have already indicated, Levuka is likely to be fixed upon as more eligible for all purposes of the service. So much for what the Cross considers the first error. Begarding the second we have also given an explanation. It amounts to this, that' the coastal arrangement is no es sential part of the contract ; that it does not cost the Government £150,000, it being understood that the amount of contract would have been very much what it ia if the steamers had merely called at Auckland ; but that, as a matter of fact, contractors ■wished for a concession of this traffic along the New Zealand coast, in the belief that it ■would be profitable to them, and as it pro mised to ensure more regxilarity in the delivery of mails than otherwise would be the case, the proposal was readily agreed to, and made part of the contract.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Carbine Match Carbine competition of Cadet corps. First set, special prize of £10, given by Colonel Sir Donald McLean, with £G added; 100, 200, and 300 yards. Winners :A. Irvine, 34; E. Williams, 34; J. Tylee, 2S ; .J. Nesbit, 24; J. Chapman 17. Six otheis tired. The second set will fire on Saturday. The Orange Lodge new building, "Pro testant Hall," Jermyn-street, opened last night with a ball and supper. rJ here were the usual loyal toasts.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Special Prayer. The Wesleyans in tbi3 city propose ob serving the present week as one of special prayer tor the promotion of religion in this colony, and prayer meetings will be held at various places of worship every evening. This step is taken in fulfilment of a resolu tion come to at the recent Melbourne Con ference. Dennis Wright. Tn the Supreme Court, Dennis Wright (formerly a captain in Her Majesty's Army) on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences, has been acquitted. The Orangemen celebrated the 12th July by a dinner last night. The Collingwood's immigrants have all been landed on Soames' Island. There are a few fresh cases of sickness. Criminal Sittings. The Supreme Court criminal sittings con cluded to-day. James Cameron, charged with rape upon a girl 14 years old, was found guilty, but the jury recommended him to mercy. Sentence deferred.

TIMARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Ecclesiastical Case. The curious ecclesiastical case re the re moval of the Rev. George Foster is still going on. The commissioners are under stood to ha^e reported unfavourably of the incumbent, and that the bishops would call %on him to resign his cure, and submit to a clerical tribune with the alternative of having his licence cancelled. Mr. Foster is likely to appeal to the Archbishop of Canter bury and the Court of Arches.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Fire. Petty robberies are becoming common. Young, saddler at Outram, has had his shop and house burnt. Insured in New Zealand. Claim paid.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. The last section of the Christchurch and Southbridge branch of the railway, fourteen nailes in length, was formally opened at noon. A banpuet was held. There are now about 180 miles of line open in the province. The Minister of Education, in reply to a deputation yesterday, said the Government had no intention at present of reducing teachers' salaries. Revival services are now being held in varions districts.

GRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY BOARD.

The ratepayers of the Grafton Road district held their annual meeting last evening for general business purposes, and to strike a rate for the current year.—Mr Thomas Macffar lane was appointed Chairman on the occasion. —Mr S. IS. Hughes read the report for the past year, which detailed the proceedings and financial doing 3of the past session, which showed that the receipts from all sources for the past year have been £363 Is 6d, and the -disbursements £359 Is 6d, leaving a balance m hand of £4, against which there is a liability of £3, that sum being due to the contractor for the works lately executed in Park Eoad. The following sums have been expended during the year :—Grafton Eoad, £60 8s 9d; Park Road, £141 9s 3d; Symonds-street, £3 5s 3d; Domain Road (new), £55; Regent-streefc, £3; Carletonßoad, £9 4s 6d ; Seafield View, £513s 6d ; Seafield %ad, £15 ; Auburn-street, £2 3s 9d ; en gmeer, £1115s ; secretary and rent, £20 ; col- ' lector, £13 14s 3d; hire of school-room for meetings, £117s 6d; dog collars, £1 Is; adver tising, printing, stationery, etc., £13 8s 9d ; ■ aepoaitrepaid to contractor £2. Total £359 Is : f Tne report went on to state that the whole of the roads in the district had been pnl; into good repair, and a footpath made, which < was urgently needed, at a cost of £140. 1 i ■ Uther roads had been formed and I mh *? et. aUe<l in the immediate localities, < drainage and other improvements per ! lected. The balance-sheet was as follow : ' j—Balance-sheet.—Dr. : Balance from last J

y< ar. £17 6s 9d ; rates collected, £274 5s 3d; Government grant, £54 17s; Dog Nuisance Act, £10 12s 6d ; sundries, £1 ; contractor, £3 ; rates payable on* the year, £305 5s Id; arrears, £60 14s 5d ; valuaiion (total) upon wilier. 1 d rate of last year wasstruck, £73,261. Cr. : Forming road, £75 ; making and channelling £153 15s 6d; bridges and cul verts, £53 3s; other works, £25 Is Gd ; commission for collecting, £13 14s 3d • sec retary and rent, £21 17s 6d; print ing, &c,', £11 19s Sd ; Dog Nuisance Act, £1 Is ; sundries, £1 9s ; balance, £4.— —Mr Hughes proposed "That the report be adopted/—Mr Btckham considered that the £24 tvlnch bad been expended on the new road 10 the Domain was money wasted.—Mr Hughes replied, that the money was granted especially for new roads and this was the oniy one in the district. —Mr T. L. White, was of opinion that when such small grants cculd not be profitably used, they should be aiiowed to accumulate until they could be vised in works of real usefulness. At a future time he would move :—" That a petition be sent to the General Assembly praying that an alteration be made in the Payment to Pro vinces Act which would make it legal for the trustees of any Highway Boa-d to reserve any annual grants made under this Act until suc cessive grants shall have amounted to a sum sufficientto expend advantageously upon some new work of real benefit to the district." — Mr. Peacock, in seconding the report, dis sented from Mr. Beckham's statement tbat the money spent on the road was throw m away, as the road ultimately would be found serviceable. — Mr. Hughes said the road would yet be the principal entrance to the Domain.—The report was then adopted.— The next business was the striking of a rate, and, after much discussion, it was agreed that a rate of Id be struck. The following gentlemen were then elected trustees for the ensuing -year : Messrs. T. Macffarlane. T. Peacock, 8. iS. Hughes, S. Reid, and T. L. White. Messrs. G. Aicken and T. Batger were elected auditors. Messrs. Welsman and Garland were elected fence-viewers.— Mr T. L. White consented to withdraw his motion, and a vote of thanks to the Chair man concluded the1 meeting.

CITY OF YORK G.M.C.

The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the City cf York O.M. Co. was held to-day at the offices of Mr H. F.Garland, the manager of the Company. Mr C. J. Stone occupied the chair and moved the adoption of the repoit and balance sheet. Ihe report ret forth that the mine had been protected for three months which had now expired. Contracts for driving had been let and preparation made for working the mine by means of the City of London's shaft and machinery. The receipts for the half-year were :—Balance in bank, 35Z 2s 5d ; calls, 448Z 13s ; refund on Road Account, 021 17s; creditors for unpaid accounts, SIZ Is Id. Expenditure : creditors paid December 31, 1574, 551 03 8d ; mine expen diture, 33SZ 7s 7d; sundry expenses, 4GI lGs. Balance-in Bank, 217Z 15s 3d. Mr W. Eowe seconded the motion, •which was carried unanimously. This was all the business.

MOUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTBICT.—ANNUAL MEETING.

A MEETING of ratepayers of the Mount Wel lington Highway District was held at the Panmure Hotel, Panmure, at noon this day, July 14. Mr. E. N. Byburne was unani mously elected to the chair. The Secretary of the late Board read a statement of re ceipts and asset?, and the expenditure and liabilities for the year ending June 30, 1875, were as follows : — Eeceipts and assets, £429 2s. lid. ; expenditure and lia bilities under existing contracts, £491 14s, It was unanimously resolved that the'rate for the ensuing year be Id (one penny) in the £ on the value to sell. The following gentle man were unanimously elected trustees for the incoming year —Messrs William Innes Taylor, Thomas Oawkwell, Barton Ire land, William Mitchell, and John Stewart. Messrs Eobert N. Eyburne and Donald McPherson were elected auditors, and Messrs George Glew and Archibald Stewart were unanimously elected fence-viewers. Subsequently the newly-elected .Board held a meeting, at which Barton Ireland, Esq., was unanimously elected chairman, secretary and treasurer.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The regular meeting of the City Council was held' this afternoon. Present: The Mayor (chairman). Councillors : Daldy, Holdship, Buchanan, Isaacs, Brett, Cosgrave, Hurst, and Yon der Heyde. NEW COUNCILLOR. Councillor Yon der Heyde was introduced by Councillor Holdship, and, after making the usual declaration, took his seat. silt basiss. A letter from the Harbour Board was read stating that the western silt basin had been cleared at a cost of £207 12s 7d, and that the eastern silt basin required clearing out. Councillor Holdship wished to know whether there was any arrangement for the Council to pay half of the cost of the clear ing of those basins. It would come to be a serious expense. Councillor Daldy thought a mutual benefit arose and they should mutually contribute to the cost. He was surprised that no one could be induced to carry away the stuff as manure merely for the carting away. Councillor Buchanan doubted very much whether the city benefited by the existence of the basins. The mouth of the main sewer was backed up, which caused such a smell last summer, that the Council had to place bags over the gratings in the city. If the Council were to pay periodically for emptying the basins, while the sanitary condition of the city received no real benefit—in fact, he thought it was worse, the matter fcecame one of serious considera- The Mayor agreed with Councillor Buch anan that the silt-basins had caused efflu vium of the sewer to rise to the highest part of the city, even into "Wakcfield-street. Councillor Isaacs thought they were bound to pay half this time, but ought to consider seriously whether they should do so again. Councillor Holdship moved, Ihat the Council agree to pay half the cost already incurred, and the expense necessary to empty the east one, but will not hold them selves liable for any future liability on ac count of emptying the hasma. The motion was seconded by Councillor Isaacs, and carried. CITY ENDOWMENT.?. A letter was read from Mr F. Eing, com plaining of the charge made for superseding his old lease with a new one after the fire between Wellesley-street and the Market. No action was taken in the matter. MR. BOULTER. An application from Mr Boulter was re ferred to the Streets Committee.

DIVISION OF CITY INTO WABDS. The Clerk read a letter from the Provin cial Government stating that a petition (accompanying the letter) had been sent to the Superintendent praying that the City of Auckland be divided into three wards. The answer signed by the Town Clerk Was also read. This directed his Honor s atten tion to the 21st section of Municipal Corpo rations Act, which required that the signatures to such a petition should be verified by a declaration on oath, It was stated that the petition had had been sent back to his Honor to have the required verification attached. THE HARBOUR BOARD ELECTION. &A letter from the Harbour Board was read, expressing surprise at the tone of a latter of his Worship's relating to the election of a member of the, Harbour Board in the place of the late Councillor Macreadv. The Mayor said he did not understand the meaning of the communication, unless the Harbour Board felt sore in consequence of

having done something tiie Uiey were sony for. Conncillor Holdship 'explained that the letter, as he took it, Was written under ex citement, and without consideration. Hurst thought that application should be made to the Council ior an alte.'ation in the Act. He thought the Harbour Board would not have acted as they did if the Mayor's letter had not gone. Councillor Daldy thought they might not quarrel over trifles. There could be no iu tention on the part of the Habour Board to conceal ther intention, as due notice had been given of the nomination. Fr m the letter of his Worship he certainly inferi-ed that some concealment was imputed.—The subject then dropped. An application from Mr. R. C. Greenwood that the Market stalls should be more com pletely separated was read. Councillor Sold ship recommended that the work should be done. He thought it would not cost more thnn £150. Councillor Daldy moved and it was s.» conded that the work be carried out. CITY PUMPS Tenders for the repair of the city pumps were opened. Councillor Hurst said it should be seen that no milkmen were among the tenderers. PETITION. The residents in Co lin ,wood-street prayed for the mending of thtir footpaths. Mr Campbell's cows and horses \v(-nt up and down twice a-d; y, and des':o e;l tie"* paths. The first part of Ihc petition w»g re ferred to the City Surveyor, and it w*.s de cided that the attention of the po'icu , c directed to the quadrupeds. MARKET HOUSE TMPRGVJOniNT i. The tender of Mr Cln liners \v;.s i.e. epU d, THE ROAD TO THE RAILWAY STATION. The Major moved, " That the Council authorise the expenditure of a sum not exceeding £25 (in addition to the amount previously agreed upr>n), in conjunction with the Harbour Board, for repairs to the Breakwater Boad, according to the estimate of City Surveyor." Carried. AarENDMKNTS TO THE f'ORPOP.ATrONS ACT. The Mayor moved, " That a petition embodying various important amendments of the MunicipaJ Corporations Act and Public Health Act* bo forwarded to the Genen.l Assembly, and entrusted to Carried. OTTY ENDOWMENTS. The Mayor moved, " That the Fndow ments Committee prepare and submit plan and list of properties suitable to bo leased in the ensuing Spring, together with ccn ditions and terms of lease." Carried.. RESERVE TN HEPBITRN-SEREET. . Councillor Holdship in order to give effect to the petition of Ponscnby and other residents, which has already appeared in our columns, moved, "that the piece of land in Hepburn-street shewn on the plan marked reel be reseivad as a pj.ice of public: recrea tion." The land referred to is at the corner of Hepburn-street and Ponsonby road, and has been hitherto used as a cricket ground. Eeferred to the Endowments Committee.

Late Telegrams.

GRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) n his day. Risli Yield from Tainia. The, trial crushing of 5 cwt. !rom No. 2 reef Taitua claim has yielded 23^ ounces of amalgam, equal to an average 3S ouuoss gold to the ton. This has surprised everyone. Sales : City of London, 53s ; Queen of May, 10s. . Litigation re Tairua. The case Kelly against !Neves and others, for trespass ia the Welcome claim (the same for which a license was granted to Neves aud others) is proceeding—Mr Eees for the plain tiff, and Messrs Tyler, Hetketb, Brassey, and Macdonald for the defence. The Warden has ruled that, the license be ing granted, the title of Mr JS!"eves is indefea sible, but consented to take evidence to hear arguments to allow the matter to be tested in another Court. The case is now proceeding. There is another plaint by Baird, alleging that the license was obtained by fraud. From the evidence taken, it appears Kelly and Baird are partners. The sold an interest in their venture for £100 to a man named Danaher, of Auckland, to provide funds for carrying on the lawsuit. 3.30 p.m. The case against the Prospectors is con cluded. The jumpers were nonsuited.

RUSSELL.

(From our own (Correspondent.) This day. Entertainment.—Depai tures. A musical entertainment took place last evening at the Cricketer's Hall, and was a great success. Departures : Steamer lona for the North ; Mariner, with coals, for the Thames.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Football Club intend playing a match against the A.C. and Cambridge Club.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The King is at Kaipihoa pigeon-shooting. There is a great deal of sickness, and many deaths, at Te Kuiti. Produce is coming in fast. The Public Hall Committee have resolved to re-erect the hall blown down on Tuesday.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency. J .This day. The Luna. Sailed, noon : Luna for the Manukau.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Action against Bad Characters- Mr. Hall, proprietor of Bristol House, where a number of prostitutes board, was summoned to-day. No defence was offered, but defendant promised to turn his lodgers out and make the place more reputable. Mr Harris, who defended, said it was a great social evil, and could not be put down t It would last for all time. If woaen were put out of one house, they would go to vx Ij other. Mr Fish who was on the -sencV| said* he agreed in a great measure with what Mr Harris had said. Ha was sentenced to twenty-four hours imprisonment, this being his first offence. A match to walk seven miles on even terms for £25 has been made between the youngster Scott and Edwards. With exception of the barracks at Cave i sham, in which there are two families, all the immigrants's depots in the province are empty. The ships James Nicol, Fleming, and Aldingdove, seventy days out, with nearly 700 souls on boawl.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Edmund Fletcher Gillies, manager of the National Bank here, died yesterday from gastric fever. He had been confined to the house for the past ten dayf. The weather is very severe.

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WANTED KNOWN, that j. 1 MORRISON is prepared tb execute au kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office.



"lI JA NTED, two Furnished Room?, V V beduoofe and sittingroom — ippiy, by letter to JKG, ofiir.e 01 this paper. ... . ■ ANTED to Let,"or fof Sale,- ninc rooffled House in Parpell, near the Witidsoi 'Castle.-Apply to W Flood, 5, Exchange Building*. ANTEDTa two of three-roomed Cottage-State rent and pafticnlars to J±YIH, office of this paper. ANTED, a young Man for a Store, who is quid:: at accounts.—For address, apply at this office. j ANTED to BELL, a Snider Breech-loaiiing Rifle, quite now, London mate.—Apply, by letter, " Bine," Stab office. WANTED, a young Woman of good address for the Bar; previous ex perience not necessary.—Apply at Biordan's Hotel, Fort-street. ANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know that Lunch or Dinner at Riordan's Hotel and Restaurant, Fo"rt street, com prising Soups, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One Sliiliircr. WA^'i I'vD, a situation as Clerk or Bookkeeper (double entry); references if rcquirpcl.—Acdresß WE, office of this paper. WA •- Tkl), a Shipwright to caulk a Vessel »-t Opotiki.—For particulars, apply to Captain Baker, critter Coralie. WANT& , :ui experienced JNtivse girl"—Apply to Mrs Howard, Wynyard street. \/|T ANTED, an active young Man 'i t to look aft:r a Store and Gush work : must be gocd i.t accounts—Apply by letter Saturday mornitrg* niiui to Henderson's Mill, directed an uml'.-r, slating reference and experience, and salary expec;fc«d - Jno Smith. Waitakerei. \S7"AJSTED to feELL—To Brewers ■ f V and others, a- Complete Piant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 2r> bushels ; underbade for receiving wort; also a. 0)1 to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, *<: —For particulars, apply to (!. It. Mcltao, Cooper, High-street. WANTED, .-ill the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, fee, &c, to clear at less than English cost, lie in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s 6d, usual price 255. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive.—X T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment. Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that if the owner of the late Mr Apleyard's land, at Mahurangi, would-correspond with £. Morisou, of Warkworth, Mahurangi, he may hear of something to his advantage. A NTED, a Cottage,"C or 8 rooms", or Allotment—say 200 xSO feet (suburban) Address, with particulars, " Farmer,", Upton & Go's, Queeu-street. WANTED, by a most trustworthy young Man, a situation in a Store, to travel or drive a horse and cart, and make himself generally useful. — Address aB, 44, Shortland-stre^t. \I7^TE D to LET, a Butoiler's V v Shop, doing a good business. —Apply to H Pnrtingfon, Bouse and Land Agent, Queen-street WANTED, a Cook and Laundress; reference required.—Apply to Mrs G. W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. WANTED Known, that the Clieap (.'rockery Shop is 2.). Victoria-street —Cups and Saucers from fid; Toilet Sets from 13s; Hand Lamps, 2s; Teapots from Is ; and every other article at the lowest living profit —William Holdkwoiith, Importer of China, Glass, and Earthenware, Dealer in new and second-hand Furniture. W~ "ANTED KNOWN,, that. Good Stabling may be. had at Ort per day. or 2a per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicbolls and 11 all's, enrnejl of (jnceu and Edwardes-Streets. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a. trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer,, next door to the Evening Stak Office, Wyndham street. WANTED Known, Battye & Co.'s London Marine Store is REMOVED to Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTJB DTo SELL,a newT)~-erected Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, IS minutes walk from the city, on very easy terms.—Apply at this ottice WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Jtoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rato local testimonials may be seen oii applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Eetail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B3T" Country Agents wanted. WAN TED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mnntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bopq, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at BATTYK <i CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland. *-S Moss, Manager WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, comer of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's 'Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. I^/A.W.TED to »ELL (cheap), v " Whito Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Punips Paints, Ploughs, &c. KB. -.Highest price given (or all kinds of old :>Jetal.— ALtfKiiD SJttAKT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-stveat. %Kjf'AS'SED, the general public to * t know that W. KIRBY, corner of Cjueen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spoke;, and Re4-gum Felloes, &c, &c, always on hand. A largo supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldiz is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad limber, House Blocks. Posts, Rail 3, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market pries, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Treeß and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View, and every Saturday in the Market, ~at the lowest possible prices. N;B.—L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or, contract, WANTED iinowii, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-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, 148, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN,,that .Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful New Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Fotatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. K.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate (Turing eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist. Soleagent for Mason Brothers. ANTEDT the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, N 0,82, 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 its branches, executed at the shortest notice. IF this should meet the eye of Thomas STAGEY, he will please call on his brother at Mr Farrow's Dining Rooms, Queen-street. LOST, last evening, in Hobson or Wellington-streets, a Gold Locket (heart shape). The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at 81, Queen-street. ANDREW'S CHURCH. Seatholders are reminded of the opportunity of Paying Seat Setts TBIS EVENING, at the Church, from 8 to 9 o'clock. T. PEACOCK. A N Emergency Meeting of Lodge _TJu ARA will be held THIS EVENING at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, at 7.30. By order, MOSS M, LEVY, Secretary.



WILL you join the Children's Sewing Machine Club? Only 6d per wetk. Call qfuickiy at Dennes's, Queen-street. ""ANTED to LET, a good Six roomed House.— Apply to J. Case, Wakefleld street. , ' WANTED, a respectable middle aged Woman to take charge of children.— Apply to C. Burtoft, Parnell Bakery. JWTED, a good active Lad; - -vases 15s per week and found, to attend to bu"CY and nttr*e, and make himself generally ÜBG fuf- nnist be a good flultanan ; none but experienced tods need apply.-Appl* to Mr Ryburn, at W. J. Hurst an.2 Co^s _ FNTT?r x +o LET, a corner House icT ■*■•» ■ next to the and Shop in AVyn^ -, Qxt do o r Roman Catholic Chapel.—Applyn».. ANTED", for an office, a r^ pet" able Lad ; good penmanship and a knowledge of accounts requisite.—Apply, by letter, to AHM, Stab office. < ANTED, a General Servant for Coromandel.--Apply at Shakespeare Hotel, AVyndham-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Tinsmiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-street. All work executed with economy and despatch. ANTED, a middle-aged woman as General Servant; reference required.— Apply to Mrs Robert Walker, St. George's Bay Boad. ANTED, a strong active Youth as an Apprentice to the Bread. Biscuit, and Confectionery Business —Apply Union Bakery, Parnell. TU E W A^ CT T U M N AND WINTER DRAPEEY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. "ATKINS. DESIRES to call attention tolhis New tock of and^ihtek Dbess Mateeiaxs, Which embrace all the different styles and textures procurable, have been purchased in large quantities at a discount, and are offered at a Small Advance on Cost, much below the prices charged by any House in the City. LAIN & FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. Homo Spun Tweeds, Sergcß, French Merinos, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, &c, &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to Eeleet from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A caso of Black Silks just opened, and will be sold at 20 per cent, below usual prices! A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At 1/X per yard, worth I*o MOURNING GOODS! P Black French Merinos, 2 o 3 § Henrietta Cloths, § g Paramattas, § § French Twills, Alpacas, § o i &c, &c, &c. a i saoot) O-Hiiwrnow A Hoavy Stock, and the Prices moderns. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, &c, &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland. ' GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices ! A HEAVY.OVERSTOCK of CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. H E A V~Y REDUCTIONS Havb been Mabe in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. rvo TAILORS.—The finest assort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in Auckland, and the prices charged for cut lengths about 2)£% more than the Wholesale Price by the Piece. ■ CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, f Atlthe Very Lowest|PriceH.! H. A TK I N ( S, (Latk Hay & Honkyman).



NEW POEK BUTCHEEY, PAR SELL. T. BA.RNETT begs to inform his Parnell customers that he will open TO-MOKEOW (Wednes day) his PARNKLL BRANCH SHOP, with every delicacy of the trade. The Branch is opened purely for the convenience of his customers at Paniell He thanks them for past favours, and assures them that the same prices, quality, and variety will greet their eyes each day as they see in his Queen-street shop. XTOTICE OF REMOVAL T. THOMPSON Begs to inform his friends and th« public generally that he is Removing to .bin New Jirick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, adjoining --".ranee Hall, where, on and after SATTIRDAY, Tein t - ---itr, f] le business will be carried on. He tlie, 10th 0u.,, '-nnity of returning his sincere takes this oppot-v.. -tronage accorded to him thantm for the liberal )'~. nsting to secure the during the past Twenty Years, v. thP pr i ncip i e continuance of the same b.r ariheriog w -'lnerative of suppling the best goods at the lowest reru,... profit. T. THOMPSON, Importer, Wholesale & Retail Grocep, Victoria-street, Auckland, N.B.—Flour, Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, kc, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sola on .commission Goods delivered in town and suburbs. DEVONPOE T.—Seven-roomed House, with spacious allotment, well situated, To Let.—Oliver Mays, House /■ gent, TjpTlE WAIKATO TIMES, -&- A Tei-Weekxy Newspaper, PUBLISHED AT HAMILTON, PRICE, TWOPENCE. The best Country advertising medium in the * province. &T .Agent for Auckland—H. E. GEORGE, Fort street, who will receive Advertisements and Sub criptions. The Waikato Times is filed at all the leading livtels. TF this should meet the eye of Mary JL Flood. Rim will p;<-ase call at Mr Coster, 251, Queen-street, Auckland, at once. T) E A F N E S~~S~! I am possessed of a truly valuable Recipe frotn the Chief Aurift in Europe, for the cure, of the above distressing complaint. The benefits the use of the medicines has conferred on several I have supplied it to, is really marvellous. Ecad the following extracts of a few of the letters I have received acknowledging their efficacy, and judge for your selves :— " My daughter, who has been deaf for a number of years, Mr Hannaford S remedy has entirely cured — Johnt Gef.y, Confectioner, Queen-street, Auckland" "I have suffered from deafness nearly 12 years, and availed myself of the best medical experience in vain. I have tried Mr Hannaford's, of High-street, remedy lor nearly a month, and am nearly cured. Air Hannaford, in my opinion, is a - benefactor to mankind. —Walteb Howe, Moore-street, Auckland.'1 "I am so satisfied of your remedy's curative pro perties, irom personal experience, that I have remitted you £5 for v quantity to send to relatives of mine in Melbourne —J. Thompson, Oamaru, Otago." " My hearing is improving fast, so much so that I can hear my watoh tick at the bed's head. Send me another box of the various ingredients — Chables McKeegan, Gbuznee-street, 'Wellington." " I have been under the cere of that impostor Eosenthai, but derived no benefit from his treatment. After using1 Mr Hannaford's remedy for little more than a week, I find my hearing quite restored, so much so that 1 am quite annoyed at any of my friends speaking in a loud tone—Andrew McMillan, Mabetu, Bay of Plenty, Auckland." Letters addressed to Mr T. B. Hannafgbd, High strsjtt, Auckland, will bo promptly attended to. WHAT! HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Wb.au Public Hall on THURSDAY, the 29th instant, at 7 p.m. Business.- To strike a Eate, elect District Board, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. JOHN BOLLARD, <<■ Chairman. Jnly 14, 1875. rpo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Coach house and Stable at Remuera, —Apply at my office. JAMES WKIGLEY, Architect. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. A meeting of the Soiree Committee will be held in the V.M.C.A. Rooms, "Wellesley-street, on FRIDAY Evening, the ICth instant, at 7.30 p m , when all the Committee are requested to attend. By order of the G.S. A MEETING will be held at Mr J. Darby's Hotel, Shoitland-street, THIS EVEN ING, the 14th, at 8 p.m, to call in all Lists that are out, on behalf of the Widow of the late Mr P. cweeney, and to consider other business. HHHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Muntz Metal, (Genuine), 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables, fiorn 5 16 tol}in, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to lCJc^i, Admiralty tested Canvas, the best assorment in Auckland A large Stock Brit Rope, tfrcjst Brothers (best), from lj to 4-J- inch, a large stock on hand laniard Rope. 4 aLri 3 Strand, fine yarn Russian Hemp, a large Stcck of assorted sizes Wire Rope, a large Stock of Ijest, quality Paint Oils, Raw and Boiled Paints and Leads, various colours Pitch and Resin Sail Logs, Patent Logs, &c. TO ARRIVE PUB OaLIEE OTT AKD DUNEDIN A Lak.c<s Ass.-obtmbst of SHIP CHANDLERY. D. H. McX ESZIE & CO "W L. ROTH, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Wishes to give notice to the public in general of his REMOVAL FROM THE OLD SUPREME COURT-HOUSE TO THE I COIINEB OP VICTOKIA. AND ALBERT-STREETS, formerly occupied by J. French, Grocer, and that he must dispose of his vast and varied stock of House hold Furniture, &c, &c, &c , at any pkioe, as his present premises are to be pulled down. This is a Genuine Sale; no reasonable offer refused, as the future premises will not contain above hah? the present stock. pASSAGE TO ENGLAND. A LaiJy about to proceed Home in the ship Fern glen, wishes to arrange for joint occupancy of a Cabin with another Lady.—Apply to Major Green, Govern ment Buildings. r\ EORGE W. OW E-3ST, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, HAS ON SALE, TO ARRIVE EX SHOOTING STAR, FERN GLEN' EMILY McLAREN, DONKDIN, CALLER OU. &C— 80 barrels and cases New Currants 80 cases bottled Fruits .62 boxes Eleme Raisins 7 cases Figs Mid Muscatels 20 barrels Prunes 20 cases Imperial Plums, 21b and 4J.b bottles 25 cases Red Herrings, Whybrow's 20 cases Fresh Herrings, Morton's 30 half-barrels Pickled, do > Overall 2 tons Ling / 30 cases Lobsters and Mackerel 38 bales Paper and Paper Bags BO cases Capers and Currie Powder 50 cases Vinegar, Whybrow's and Morton's 50 cases Bottled Salt 3 cases Essences 7 casks Canary, Hemp, and.Rape Seed 6 casks Carraways 21 cases Taylor's and Epp's Cocoa, &c. 32 cases and casks Blacking 40 cases Kieller's Jujubes-ana Confectionery 40 cases Marmalade 350 boxes Candles , 35 cases Brown and Poison's Corn Flour 160 boxes Pipes and Bath Bricks 65 cases Castor and Salad Oil 50 cases Column's Mustard and Blue 82 gross Nixey's Black Lead 2 tanks Sago and Tapioca <• 5 cases Liquorice, loz sticks 70 casks Bi-Carbonate Soda ftnd Crystal 8 cases Twine and Lines 4 cases Brushware 13 cases Baking and Egg Powder 16 cases Fancy Soap and Soap Powdors 2 cases Chlorodyne • Nutmegs, Spice, Piments, Ginger, &c. 55 drums Linseed Oil 108 tons Paint, &c. 4 tons Crushed Lump and Loaf Sugar 30 caßes Bell and Black's Vestas, 250'a and P laid



T> SINCE OE WALEI^THEATBE,. LAST FOUR. NIGHTS OF THX^SEASON". \ THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENINCV\ The | 'performance will consist of the Sensatlbv. Drama, in three acts, entitled— NOBODY'S CHISLD! JgSJ nobody's- child ! p -c,i;'^3 § >~SF; nobody's child ! • *" ■ N ™ _ N O -"■>■■'"■? [O iiJAaSi , n—' 7 """"t.. t> ' ' . '■-.■ivi';]- fa t' NOBODY'S V. y' - ISn , TTH~; ; ; j ■ I 1 d. rl NOBODY'S CHILT) ! ft J?OBOB\''S CHILD !. * NOBODY'S CHILD! Received Last Night with Great Applause! -: PRICES .--Circle, 4s; Stall?, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. Y^BINCE OF WALES THEATRE. # FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 16. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT ' Tendered to me c. j. Delias, Lessee, BY THE MEMBT--R3 OF THE DRAMATIC COMPANY, AND THE WHOLE OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE THEATRE, t As a trifling acknowledgment of the appreciation in which they hold him not only as a gentleman who honorably fulfilled all his engagements withthem.but who has treated them always with eyciy courtesy and consideration. 857- A GREAT BILL IS PREPARATION. ' - -,- T O. O. F., M. TJ., <-1 (H-J9 -fX» AUCKLAND DISTRICT, ~ U '■> l'V,<'^ Loyal Good Intent Lodge, No. 4369, ■ <• A Odd Fellows Hail, ",; ',„ "»'__'] Cook-street. Auckland,. ■ ■ :. %■ ; ; ' '■ f July 12, 1875. A Special Meeting of the above Lodge will be heia in the Lodgeroom on FRIDAY Evening, the 17th instant, at 8 o'clock sharp. H. J. SMITH, Permanent Secretary. ■pUJRTHEft REDTJC TlO H J/ IH THE PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I bave further Reduced my prices of Singer's, Thomas's, Howe's, and otber first-class Machines, in order to reduce my stcck, My new amended Illustrated Pxice List is now ready. Call and get one,-or posted free to any address. ,„„ THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. Public "Works Offices (Colonial Architect's Branch), ■ Wellington, May 7, 1875. npENDERS are invited for the efect- JL ion of a Custom-house at Kaipara, in the Pro vince of Auckland. . General Conditions, Specifications, aiid Drawings,. ■_ may be seen at the Offices of the Cofonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offlce, Auck land. Tenders, addressed to the Hen. the Minister fer Public Works, and marked outside, " Tender for Custom-house, Kaipaia," will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd day of August, 1875. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original Tender and deposit are ledged with the nearest District or JJesMent Engineer, at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. ■ PLEASANT HOD" K'S EN TERT AINMJSNT NOW OPEN, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. :. A FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Comprising copies of the Works of the greatest Ancient and Modern European and American Artists, and all the Latest Novelties in. Oleographs, Cromographs, Photographs (plain antt coloured);' Engravings, &c. ', ~ .„ The most complete Exhibition of the kind evefc opened to the public on this side of the world. §^» No Charge for Admission.' All abe Invited ! In the Upstairs Room at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S 28, AND 30, VICTORS -STREET. TjiDUCATKXNAL, — A Lady con- : ■d-l ducting a School four miles from town, has »«. 4^ Jies for some Pupils as Boarders. Terms, £80, £40, and £50 per annum.—address Mrs. John Mason, Salisbury House, Mount Albert. Third Quarter commenced on Ist July. , , 13OYALTY! ROYALTY!" Scoria from my Pits at Mount Eden sold [to the public at 2d per load. TIBST. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 100 CASES ORANGES 6 „ LEMONS 2 „ MANDARINS 4 „ PINEAPi'LJES FRIDAY, JULY 17. DRAWINGROOM, DINING, AND BED ROOM FURNITURE ON THE PREMISES, SHORTLAND-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions from Messrs Cranwell and' Co. to sell, on the premises, Shortland-street, on Friday., next, 16th instant, at 11 o'clock, . . The whole of their Valuable Stock-in-trade, consisting of Drawingroom, Dining) Parlour, and Bedroom Furniture. Axso, Timber, &c, &c. , ■. SAMUEL COCH£ANE & SON, " : Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAL OF - KATE BAIN, FROM TIMARU, HOURLY EXPECTED. ,'.;,., OATS! OATS! OATS ! GEO. W. BIKNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, immediately on the arrival of the Kate Bain, from Oamaru, 664 BAGS OATS, —Without Reserve! : THURSDAY, JULY 15. E. & H. ISA A G Si-*V- S:\al HAVE received advices per last Hero, from the Exporters,' to close consign ments of the undermentioned i Melbourne-made . Clothing and piece Goods, which they will submit to auction at their Rooms, Port-street, on Thursday next, July 15, at 11 o'clock, Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, Fancy Striped do, Tweed and Doesfcin Trousers, BlueD.B. and S.B, Pagets, Black Cloth do. Mixed Doe Sacs, Black Cloth do, Crimean Shirts in 12 different sorts. Piece Goods—French Merinos, French will Cable Cords, Diagonals, Lustre Sattens. Neckties, Cambric Pocket Handkerchief!. No RjBSBRVB.