port, was removed from the ship's hospital to the Provincial Hospital as soon as the vessel came alongside to-day. He is suffering from internal injury.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Miners' Rights Inquiry. Major Keddell arrived here to conduct another enquiry into the issue of miners' rights at Ohinemuri. He will not be assisted by anyone. He possesses full powers to punish for contempt, &c. The result of the division on Bagnall's motion caused general rejoicing, but much surprise is expressed at Carpenter's vote. The Abolition of Provinces.

■ The Advertiser hopes that members will not do anything so childish as to contradict themselves at Mr. Sheehan's request, and declares that the resolution will afford an opportunity to Sir George Grey of getting out of an awkward position.

Mining News. The Golden Calf had 4001bs picked stuff crushed for 17ozs 12dwts melted gold.

The Golden Hill tribute crushed 1 ton trial for loz sdwts.

The Pumping Association is hoisting the lower rod into the cistern to-night.

The Cure crushing is showing much better. They have ISOozs amalgam for the last 3^ days' run

A memorial calling upon Mr Carpenter, a Thames representative in the Council, to resign his seat in consequence of his adverse vote to Mr Bagnall's resolution for the abolition of provincialism, is talked of.

Crown Princess: More Specimen Stone.

The following telegram was received this morning by Mr Heath, legal manager of the Crown Princess :—" Broke quartz on No. 2 reef in drive and leading stope. About 251bs. picked stone to hand. Amalgam 110 ounces." —John Daniel, mine manager.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day.

Kingite Produce

Produce is now coming in fast. Eight canoes loaded with wheat arrived yesterday. The storekeepers are looking cheerful.

Mr. McMinn is the candidate for the Pro vincial Council if all three stand.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tunnel Company.

My correspondence in your issue of the 12th does not read well, through the omission of the word repealed. An Act to provide for the construction of a tunnel through the Tokatea range, at Coromandel, was passed during the session of 1872, upon certain con ditions being complied with, which are speci fied in the Act. These conditions have not been complied with, and section 6 says, " The Superintendent shall have power to re-enter if work not carried on with due diligence, provided that three months notice to continue such reasonable work be given and work then not so carried on." The petition is for the purpose of bringing this matter before the Superintendent, and hav ing the Act, granting to the company so much of this valuable part of the goldtield, viz., 420 acres, surrounding the Tokatea, Royal Oak, Pride of Tokatea, and Bismarck Companies, repealed. The have neither rent nor miners' rights to pay, and there is no thing being done on the claim. I believe another gold bearing reef has been discovered .upon this company's ground, but am not at liberty >j to state upon what part. The Coromandel Tunnel Com pany might see their way to join in the construction of a 'joint tunnel, starting at the Whakaroa battery, along with the Tokatea, Bismarck, Hoyal Oak, Pride of Tokatea, and Harbour View Companies ; if so, it would not coßt each company five shil lings a foot, and this would be one of the best undertakings ever commenced on the Coromandel goldh'eld. and present companies would be able to retain possession of their present holdings. If the tunnel Company throw this ground open to the miners to prospect and work to a certain depth before demanding any of the per centage of gold, it would ultimately redound to their credit, be advantageous to themselves, to the miners, and to the district at large ; and, 1 do not think, the miners would complain, but would leave them in quiet possession of their grant for deep sinking purposes. Shareholders of the Pukeatua claim met at the Mountain Home hotel on Saturday night. A call waa made, and a mine manager elected to take charge of works. A meeting of those interested in a Licensed Holding near the Plutus Company's Battery, took place at the Tramway Hotel on Satur day night, for the purpose of starting it to work, but was adjourned till the 22nd for the surveyors report.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Probable Programme for Host

Session.

The Berald this morning, evidently in an inspired leader, says that in consequence of Mr Vogel's absence, there are only three things to do, put off the session a month or two, but the necessity of obtaining supply grecludes this; secondly, meet to carry on usiness the same as if Mr Yogel was pre sent, which will not do, as there are no colleagues in the Lower House -possessed of the same general knowledge, and Sir Donald McLean has too much to do in the Native Department, while Messrs Reynolds and Richardson ''are simply not worth reckoning upon." Mr Bowen is an able man, but lacks experience ; Major Atkinson has sound com mon sense and- fair capacity, but neither prestige nor talent. It saya, "If Dr Pollen were in the Lower House the task which Mr Vogel had cut out for himself might safely be entrusted to him." The third alternative it a short session to obtain supplies, and postpone the abolition question. _ This it Moommends, and concludes that in view of these considerations, no doubt the wisest course the Government could adopt would be to make as brief and unimportant a session v possible, dissolve and leave the constitu tional issues pending the elections.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday.

Bank Interest

Tenders forj the Provincial Banking Ac ocrants were received to-day. That of the Bank of Australasia was accepted. Terms- Seven per cent, on the amount of the daily balance, being two per cent, above the amount given last year by the Union Bank.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From ourjown Correspondent.) This day. The Estelle for Auckland. The three-masted schooner Estelle sailed r Auckland yesterday afternoon.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

An Erring M.H..R. Poor Teddy Wakefield has slipped down a rang lower on the social ladder. To drunk oumm he has added obscenity, on Wednes day night abasing the police Sergeant in

most foul terms. He. was run in and met with no sympathy in Court except from a kindly gentleman (supposed to belong to the Tribune) who paid the 10s fine and liberated the erring Teddy. The police did not give him a chance to suicide this time. They took away his pocketknife. He is going to make it hot for police and Post next session. The Hostile Blast from the •' Times." The talk of the town is the article in the Times condemnatory of the Ministry now that Vogel cannot come to time. Such a barefaced abandonment of old friends is strongly condemned by a great many who point to it as an instance of the ills resulting from having influential papers edited by and under the control of aspiring and unscrupu lous politicians. Dismay in the Ministerial Camp. Ministers have been sitting in solemn conclave upon the telegram received from home, but mum is the word yet. A great many of the outside world think we have seen the last of Mr Vogel, and the fact lead ing up to that opinion almost justify such a conclusion. An Old Wellingtonian made Happy. Mr James Osgood, well-known publican and former host of the Empire hotel, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony yes terday morning.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Plasterer's Association.

The members of the Canterbury Operating Plasterers' Association have issued a notice to the effect that after the 31st of May they intend demanding an increase in wages of one penny per hour and cessation from work at four o'clock on Saturdays. The Church Fund Defalcations. Frederick Pavitt, late steward of the Church Property Estate, was brought up again, on remand, at the Resident Magis trate's Court, charged with embezzling £1600 from the Christ's College fund. The case was fully proved, and no defence offered. Prisoner was committed on all the charges brought against him. His total defalcations amount to £5733, but' there are other ac counts which may not come before the Courb, bringing the total up to £6SOO. Philadelphia Exhibition.

At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce this afternoon a committee was ap pointed to consider the advisability of taking steps to have this province represented at the Philadelphia exhibition. The Provincial Government have promised to pay all the necessary expenses of collecting and for warding the exhibits.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Missing Treasury Notes.

The missing notes from the Treasury have been found in one of the gold boxes. The affair has caused a lot of excitement and suspicion.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Phoabe's Passengers.

Sailed : Phoebe, for Picton and the North. Passengers : —Mr and Mrs Lampshire, Le Barbec, Tanner, Bray, Misses Bray Thomson, (2), Mesdames Harcourr, Green, Dr. Knght, Messrs Beale, Mitchell, Heslitt, Seymour, Stagg (2), Havill, Anderson, McTavish, Lublin, Stevens, Alexander, and Colonel Lyon.

Mr Asher reports flour, £11 10a to £12 10s ; Maize, 7s 6d; oats, 3s 9d; potatoes, 4s lOd ; bran, Is 3d.

REVOLTING CRUELTY TO A WIFE.

As application -was made.yesterday afternoon to the Resident Magistrate (Mr Beckham), under the Married Woman's Protection Act of 1870, by Mr Hesketh, for a protection and separate maintenance on the part of Mary Jane Gilbert —the wife of James Edward Gilbert, musician and store-keeper of New ton, and owner of two thousand pounds worth of property,—on the ground of cruelty. The case disclosed scenes of misery and con tinued cruelty unparalleled in the annals of the Auckland Police Court. The wife, who came to the colony twelve years ago, is of a respectable family and well educated, and ever since she became the wife of Gilbert has been subjected to a life of semi-starvation and ill-usuage. She deposed in the most artless manner, and her state ment was corroborated by her eldest 1 girl, an intelligent child, that she was the mother of five children by the defendant, varying in age from two to eight, and that for the last five years her life had been almost unbearable. He beat her, nearly knocked her right eye out, as was evident to the Court, and that he had. kicked her about in all parts of the body. Scarcely a day passed without her feeling the weight of her husband's heavy blows, which he dealt with out any provocation. He also exercised perpetual tyranny over her, and gave her and the children nothing but dry bread, tea, and stinking meat for their subsistence. She was getting so weak and debilitated that she felt at times that her reason was going. He slept in a comfortable feather bed, while she and her children laid upon sacks covered with rags. Mrs. Russell, a nurse who at tended Mrs. Gilbert in her last confinement, deposed to the dreadful condition of the poor woman, who must have died of sheer want had she not brought her food, while her hus band was in the enjoyment of every luxury. She had nearly lost the sight of her eye through a blow from Gilbert. After beating his wife most unmercifully he struck her with a piece of partly burnt wood. He has ample means, houses, landed property, and money: out at interest. She was obliged, when able, to work for a livelihood, but through his acts of violence had been unable of late to do so. He even dragged her about by the hair of her head, and had pulled a handful out, Alice Lillie Gilbert, the child told the same sad story. Her father was continually beating her mother without any provocation. He had never been kind to her. Sometimes he allowed them a piece of meat on Sundays, but it was invariably stinking. Mrs Susan Stewart, a neighbour, testified to the cruel treatment Mrs Gilbert had received from her husband. On one occasion, after he had beaten her about the head, she saw blood oozing from her mouth. She had often given the poor woman and her family food on Sundays to keep them from starvirg. The children were- always hungry. Mrs Sarah Roebuck deposed to the miserable condition of the home. The defendant .r^ated the whole affair with great levity, and acknow ledged that he had beaten his wife continu ally until April last, when he received a letter from Messrs. Hesketh and Richmond informing him that he must desist from his course of conduct or the result would be serious. James Whitlock deposed that he saw some of the meat purchased by the defendant for his family. It was highly seasoned,- and not such as he should like to eat. He kept at a respectful distance. It was very strongly peppered. The de fendant offered 10s. a week, and would take the children. The Court, very properly, refused this meagre offer, and suggested that defendant should give her a house and 15s a week; defendant objected. His Worship, remarking upon the case as the most heart less and cruel that had come within the range of his experience, ordered Gilbert to pay 20s per week towards the support of his wife and children, and to pay the costs —the wife to have the exclusive custody of the children. The defendant shook his head, said he was going to a party, and he should soon be out of the colony. Thus closed the most revolting case of cruelty on the part of a husband we have ever listened to.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

YESTERDAY (Continued)

Mr Bagnall moved, " (1) That in the opinion of this, Council the time has arrived when some change should be made in the dual system of Government at present exist ing in this colony. (2) That the whole of the Provincial Governments of this colony, as at present existing, should be abolished, and a more efficient and local form of self government established in lieu thereof." Mr Bagnall supported his motion by a speech enumerating the advantages involved in the proposed change. —Mr Buckland followed in the same strain. He considered that the benefit which had been derived from Pro vincial Governments in times when popula tion was crowded round the seats of Govern ment had now ceased. —No other speaker rising, the question was put from the chair with the following result: — Ayes 19; Messrs Bagnall (teller), Ball, Brown, Bucklan.i, Carleton, Crawford, Dargaville, Davies, Douglas, Graham, John son, Lloyd, May, Moat, Morris, Ryburn, Shepherd, Taylor, Wood. Noes 14 : Messrs Cadman, Carpenter, CheeSeman (teller), Dignan, Hamlin, Hursb, London, Macready, McLeod, Prime, Reed, Sheehan, Swanson, Wilson. The motion was consequently carried by a majority of s.—Mr Sheehan subsequently gave notice of a motion for to day, rescinding the resolution. TOLL GATES. On the motion of Mr Taylor, the report of the Select Committee on tolls was considered with a view to re-affirming the same. The paragraphs advising the repeal of the Turn pike Act; the abolition of the New North Road gate ; the Mount Eden gate ; the re moval to other sites of the Mount Hobson Chain Bar, Newmarket gate were agreed to, and the report, as amended, re-affirmed after some opposition by Mr Sheehan.— His Honor's message relating to Mr H H. Lusk's grievance was referred to the Private Grievance Committee. Mr Wood passed his motion for a committee to consider and re port upon the best site for a new slaughter house. A vote of £50 was passed for the Provincial Library and the same amount passed for the Mechanic's Institute. Mr Bagnall carried a motion for all papers re lating to the late embroglio in connection with the Old Men's Refuge to be laid on the table. A motion by Mr Rees requesting the Superintendent to introduce a bill for the imposition of an Income Tax on all incomes of £300 per annum, and over was adjourned till to-day. Mr Wilson succeeded in getting it passed that his Honor be asked to provide road and telegraph communication between Raglan and the Waikato district. Mr Morris procured the insertion of an appropriation of £200 for a wharf at Ohiwa.—Mr Prime's motion requesting tho Superintendent to bring in a bill for vesting the City Endow ments in the corporation was carried. Mr May succeeded in paseing a motion for lay ing on the table all Correspondence relative to providing salary for the Inspectors of Cattle under the Diseased Cattle Act. A motion by Mr Shepherd for the prevention of cattle stealing was agreed to after it had undergone some amendment. —On the subject of the formation of a Thames Harbour Board, Mr Davies succeeded in passing his motion after some opposition from Mr Cadman. A recommendation from Mr Shepherd that the Council procure the acquirement by the General Government of the land required for the completion of the Mahurapgi and Port Albert Road was endorsed. Mr Dargaville introduced another motion for providing for Educa tional purposes out of the waste lands coming from time to time under Pro vincial control, but it was lost upon division by 16 noes against 3 ayes. Mr May obtained the consent of the Council to the Government being asked for a return of the expenditure of £1,250 upon cattle in spection. —Mr Shepherd next carried an im portant resolution for the construction of roads north of Auckland, in default of the sum of £10,000, voted by the General Assembly, not having been placed at, the disposal of the Council. A sum of £200 having been voted for opening a road in the Wairanga block, and £50 for a road in the Tuakau district. A committee was appointed to investigate the native lands purchases, and the Council adjourned at 11 o'clock.

INQUEST.—This Day.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, before Dr. Philson and a jury, on the body John Riddel, a compositor, recently employed on the Thames Advertiser. Mr Francis Gibbons wasjchosen foreman. ggFrederick William Cooke deposed that he was a letter-press printer in the Herald office, and residing in Nelson-street. Kntw deceased for the last twelve years. He was also a printer. He was 58 years of age and much addicted to drinking of late years. He had been lodging with witness during the last month ; he had been working at the Thames, where his wife was still living as matron of the' Thames Hospital. He came to Auckland about five weeks ago) to record his vote for City West; he had done no work since. A few days after his arrival in Auckland he received a' remittance from his wife. He commenced drinking and came home three nights in a state of in toxication. He subsequently complained of pains in his stomach. He procured some thing and got better. On Monday last he got some more money from his wife. On that eveniDg he noticed that he staggered but he did not think he was drunk. He went to bed. On Wednesday evening he was much under the influence of liquor. He spoke to him on the folly of his conduct. He went out and returned at midnight, and fell on the floor. Witness helped him to bed. Between three or four o'clock the next morn ing, Riddell was heard to breathe heavily, and appeared to be in pain ; some pain killer was administered which afforded tem porary relief. He died about half-past six. He sent for Dr Kennedy who pronounced life to be extinct.

Robert Whitney slept in the same room with the deceased, and gaye < corroborative evidence ; he informed the police. Tx Kennedy deposed to being called to see deceased. He believed death to have re sulted from natural causes, accelerated by intemperance, i The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

A SAILORS' ROW.

The ship Dunedin has not been long ashore before her crew have distinguished them selves. About six of them have been drink ins together during the afternoon, and about three o'clock they commenced hustling one another in the bar of the Thames Hotel. The sailors speedily cleared the bar of all but themselves, one customer jumping the counter to get out of their way? From hustling they quickly got to fighting, and when we went to press a regular free fight was proceeding. A woman one of the immigrants by the same ship — was rushing about in the middle of the combatants vainly endeavouring to stop the battle. Her efforts only had the effect of bringing upon herself the blows meant for those she was trying to pretect. The row soon collected a large crowd round the house.

Late Telegram.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) Church of England.—Stormy Meeting.

Tokatea and Royal Oak Reports. This day.

The Tokatea report no news of importance. They have sent 175 tons from the Seige of Paris level to Bennett's, which will be

fmiehen this week. A little gold in ,the stope going in from No 1 rise on the beige level: also a little gold and a few specimens from the Tribune leader. The All Nations leader is rather small, but is improving. Stoping going on in the Peep-o'-Day leader and prospecting branch to South. Peters Claim crushed 3 tons at the Nil Battery for 2 ounces. _ The Royal Oak crushing is not yet finished; 501bs. specimens sent down to-day. . ... All the members of the church committee and wardens of the Church of England re signed on Wednesday night after a stormy meeting. The Church is in a pitiable state. The Bishop should do something.—The Temperane meeting last night in the Core mandel Hall was a great s_cces3. Rev. Mr Cornford was the chief speaker.

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WANTED KNCWJN, that J MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—A pdiea Star Office. . WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tuba ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.-ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED KJtfOWtf, that D. Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Railr Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, i&c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard . Cußtom-house street. ,_. W~~ ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. 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 themoßt useful Hew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years experience as a practical Hort. - culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. W~ TnTEITKNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.8.-L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. TT/aNTED KNOWN.—That Elli- VV man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle. Sheep, &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of,every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be setn on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. =j^r O T I 0 E. i The Banks will be closed on MONDAY, 24th inst The Queen's Birthday. rp O BUILD ER S. Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, 29th, instant, for the Erection of a Seven-roomed Villa. Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders for the erection of a Villa at Ponsonby will be received at my office till noon on Thursday next.—W. F. Ham mond, Architect and dnrveyor, Shortland-street. OST, a Goods receipt Book.—The finder will be rewarded by returning the same to B. Keane, Custom House-street. IHE Advertiser having just arrived j in the colony is desirous of obtaining Employ ment in a general styre.—Address " G,' Emigration Barracks. ; npO-MORROW! npO-MORROW! Saturday i Saturday Clothing! ■ • Clothing! Clothing! AT COST! AT COST ! AT COST! THE PANTHEON! THE PANTHEON! 500 TROUSERS, AND TROUSERS AND VESTS, All Win Selected, TO BE SOLD AT COST TO-MORROW!! SS" COME EARLY _^i AND YOU SHALL HAVE A BARGAIN. THE PANTHEON, 19 8, queen-street. Look Opposite the Albert Hotel. piTY /CLOTHING TV/TART, 92, QUEEN-STREET, NEXT DOOR TO THE AUCKLAND HOTEL AND Opposite the National Bank. rpHE ENTIRE BUSINESS -*- is now carried on in the One Establishment, where the Public will find an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, which, for Cheapness and Quality, cannot be Equalled in New Zealand. Every requisite for Gentlemen's wear in stock. Men's, Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Caps, Scarves, Hosiery, Portmanteaux, &c, &c. • , S AMTJEL COOMBES 92, QUEEN-STREET.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Farewell Performances of those Eminent Artistes, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL ! TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), The gteat Pathetic Play, in five acts, C A M I L L E; 08, THE FATE OF A COQUETTE. Camille Gauthicr Mrs. George Darrell. (Only time in AucMand) Armstnd Duva1....... ._■■_■ -. Mr. George Darrell. C A M I L L _,,Er C A M I LLE! CAMILLE! SATURDAY—" Kuy Bias" and " Susan Hopley." MONDAY-"The Streets of New York," produced ■with new scenic and spectacular effects. Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. ri H 0 R A L H A L L. Extba and Special Peefobmance. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (MONDAY), 24th May, 1875. By General Desire, and owing to the inclemency of the weather at her late Farewell Benefit, GR C "RIG R m ° A E Hi E T N (Mes. Geoege Case), Will appear once more in Auckland, at the above splendid Hall, for One Night Only, and Positively the Farewell and Final Appearance of this much esteemed Artiste. SPLENDID PROGRAMME. A CARTE DE VISITF. of thin Favmtrite Delineator will he again Presented with, every RESERVED SEAT and TWO SHILLING TICKET. Piuoes op Admission:—Beserved Seats (num. bered), 3s ; Family Tickets to admit four (including three Photographs), 10s, to be procured only at Mr Upton's, where a Plan may now be seen; Balcony, 2s; Back Seats, Is. . _„,"■■_ Doors open at 7,30 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. /"IITY HALL. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. May 24, 1875. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Will be given by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, Under the Patronage of the General Public, for the Benefit of the Troupe. P A B T I. Song-" Home by the Sea" .. Mr E. O-Hare Sonl (Comic)-" After Me" .. Mr W. Doran Double Song and Dance—" I Wouldn't Like to Tell' .. Mettam Bros. Ballad Master Hill Bending Feats Mattison Bros. Bass Song 'Mr Reed. To conclude with the Farce, entitled— THE NEW PRIMA DONNA! M. Cagli (Opera Manager) .. Mr A Smith New Prima Donna .. .. Mr W. Mettam Servant, with song — " Band Begins to Play" (by desire).. Mr. P. Doran.



INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES. Past 11. Sonff and Dance-" Fair Maiden I Love You" MrE. O'Kare Shakesperian Recital (Ist time) " Downfall of Wolsey" .. Mr Alex. Smith Song and Dance—" We Could Not Stay Away" .. .. Mettam Bros Song—" Temperance Band" .. MrW. Doran Bass Song Mr Eeed. The whole to conclude with the Laughable Farce, entitled— HANNA FOKD'S REGISTRY OFFICE. T B. Hannaford Mr W. Mahoney Constable Mullvaney .. .. Mr E. o'Hare Betsy Hoohoolagen .. .. Mr A. Smith Jimmy Johnston Mr W. Mettam Margaret O'Brien .. .. Mr E. Mettam Mr Macrae Mr A. Smith Swell on His Last Legs.. .. Mr W. Doran Jimmy Gallutie (T. B. Hanna foid's servant) Mr. P. Doran. Prices of Admission:—Front Seats, 3s; Seoond Seats, 2s. Manager Mr P. DORAN. Secretary Mr W. MAHONEY. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. • "WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. OPENING MEETING CITY HALL THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, 21st IXSTANT. Chairman—Sir Oeobok Grit, K.C.B. MUSIC UNDER DIRECTION OF MR. MITCHELL. . PROGRAMME. Chorale, "Sleepers Awake"—Choir Chairman'! Address—Sir George Grey, K.C.B. Song—Gentleman Amateur Address, "Young Men's Christian Association — The Yen Archdeacon Maunsell, President Song, " Weary"—Mrs Mitchell Address, " Mind your own business ''—Rev W. Tinsley „ _ , Chorus, " How lovely are the Messengers"- Choir Address, "Business, and some qualifications for its successful pursuit'I—Dr Ellis Song, " The Owl"—Mr Leaf Address, " Modern Religious Thought" —Mr Bwington ■ Song. " Away to the Mountain's Brow"—Mrs Mitchell Tickets to admit two for the above, and a Course ol 10 Lectures, 6s each. M»y be had of the Book sellers, at the Booms, or from any Member of Committee. Single Admission, Is. Seats reserved , for Ticket-holders until quarter past 7; commence at 7.30. THOMAS BT7DDLX, fion Sec. AM ERIOAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Meohanical Genius. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing 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 muslins 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 us to endeavour to detract ■ "", from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell . The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, ~"~~™ •WITHOUT BESAUD TO PBIOE, . Andwe 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 furnißhed—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 to box ** «j With Table and Treadle *° 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £o Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand; and they have given the utmost posoible satisfaction, as testified to im numerous testi monials, which we forward on1 application. In proof of their superiority over all other machine! we guarantee them for five yea**.



MEW AUTTJMN AND WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention tolhis New tock of AUTUMN AND^yiNTER Dress Materials, 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. PLAIN 4 FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweeds, Serges, French Merinos, Winseya, Victoria Cords, &c, &C, &c. The Largeßt Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Black Silks just opened, and will be sold at 20 per cent, below usual prices! A SPECIAL LINE OF WIKSEYS At l/# per yard, worth 1/6. MOURNING GOODS! ~l■ " « p Black French Merinos, £2 § Henrietta Cloths, sj | Paramattas, % £ French Twills, Alpacas, § g 4c.,&c.,&c. § i saooo oNiKHnorc A Heavy Stock, and the Prices moderate. AN IMMENSE STOCK OP BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS; TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, &c. t &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland. GOODS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Priceß! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK op CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. HEAVY REDUCTIONS Have been Made in thk CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. mo 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. WHITE, CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, 4c, &c, At the Very Lowest Prices! H. ATKINS, (Late Hat & Honbyman). . j



PONSO NB V HALL* FBIDAY, THE 28th MAY, SHE • PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY j Will present . BYRON'S MUSICAL BUBLETTA, FRA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. rfTo MEDICAL MEJN. The Advertiser is desirous of disposing of an excellent Country Practice to a qualified Medical Practitioner.—For terms, and other particulars, apply office of this paper. | DTVONPOBT.-To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on the Lake Eoad well suited for a Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Pest Office Store. m o L B T. The Stores and Stables at present occupied by the ; Waikato S.N &CM Company, in Durham-street.— Apply on the premises. , npo LET, that House now in the A occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq., situated Si in Graf ton Roadi-For particulars, apply to John . Henderson, Painter, 53, Queen-street^ . to. 6~f.7~mT~u., a. i>., The Members of the Good Intent Lodge will celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a SOIREE ana DANCE. Tea on the Table at 7 o'clock. Dancing to commence at 9 o"clock. Double Tickets. ss; Single^ j^ p>p M.C. TO LET, in a respectable locality, a Four-roomed Cottage, furnished, firar minutes walk from Union Bank—Apply SrAK office. r^O LET, a Tailor's Shop " Hay- Jl wards." A good opening. Hear Governor Browne Hotel. Hobsou-street. Rent. 6s. SWEDINBORG'S Theological Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Arcania. Celeatit, &c , *c. ST. JAMBS:S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1876. Programme in future *dTickeTs?rs leach 1 may be had at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. - /^=jW T7OR SALE, a seven-roomed <£a?,nH«§j _L House, outhouse, &c, andFree &JMsm hold AUotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, £230. . „,„ A. Four-roomed Cottage in Newton. Price, .fcl/D. An Allotment, 135 x 300 links, with three Cottages thereon, in Franklin-street, Freeman's Bay. Price, £300. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent,' No. 2, Insurance Buildings; TeTT TTTATKATO STEAM ••^f^Ss. VV NAVIGATION AND COAL MJsMrJ^p; MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. (on arrival of tat - train from Auckland). Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Time Table to Alexandra and Cambridge will be published next wee*. Secretary. Fort-street, May 20,1875. ijw^ C<HIP DUN ED IN, J*Kgg|^. IO CAPTAIN WHITSON, FROM notice to consignees. A Sight Entiy to Clear the Ship will be passed at the Customs TO-MOBROW (Saturday), at 10 a.m. CRUICKSHANK * GO., , Agents. IJINAL NOTICE. TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORK STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). The time for receding applications for unalloted Shares Is EXTENDED to June Ist, at noon, after which time no application will be received. H. W. HEATH. TTENDERSON'S MILL SPORTS. A Complimentary Gathering of the. Friends and Acquaintances of MR JOHN McLEOD.who is leaving the Mill, will be held at the above place on the 24th instant (Queen's Birthday). Horse-Racing, Foot-R&clng, and other Sports will come off daring the Afternoon. IN RE THE ESTATE OF J. W. WALLER. All Claims against this Estate most be rendered at the office of G. W. Binney on or before the 28th instant. ' . T^EW ADVERTISEMENT, The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge- Legs, Loins, and Shoulders 4d. Fore Quarters 3d. Roast Beef 6d. Boiling Beef 4d. Steaks ...... 6d. Rump Steak 8(1. rTENDERS will be received at this "*" office until SATURDAY, the 22nd May, for the Erection of an Engine Shed at Mercer, in accord ance with drawings and specifications to be seen at this office. A deposit of one per cent, to accompany each tender. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, May 17, 1875. "1 {KB. REWARD.—Lost, on the 18th X. \J May, between the Parnell Hall and Mr. Beckham's residence, Grafton Road, a Gold Bracelet, with-small round Locket attaohed. Whoever will bring the same to the Resident Magistrate's Office, High-street, shall receive the above reward. OST, the other day, in Auckland, some Papers in an Envelope, also some Papers pinned together. The particulars can be had at thig office, and if the finder will return them to this office, he will be rewarded for his trouble; , LOST, on the 19th instant, from the Market Hotel, an Italian Greyhound. Any one returning same will receive 10s reward, and any one retaining same after this date will be prosecuted. EOR G E PARK ER7 TAILOR AND CLEANER OF CLOTHING, Albert-street, opposite Aberdeen Boot Factory. Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned, dyed, and renovated, so that they will look equal to new. A first-class fit guaranteed for all orders. Note the address:—Albert-street, opposite the Aberdeen Boot Factory. , , GEORGE SIBBIN AUCTIONEER, [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 60 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, payments prompt. CORNER MART, Queen and Wyndham-strekts, Auckland. April 29, \<b 75.