tion of Provincialism throughout the colony, and did not insist on maintaining intact the Sand compact of 1856, and made fair pro vision ro* local Government, he would not oppose them. The. Superintendent caused •oensiderable excitement by referring to the Brunner railway in the follow ing terms:—"The Brunner, that re markable specimen of political railway, after a struggle of four or five years, affords some promise of being open for traffic before the end of the year. The first estimate of its cost for which a vote was taken in 1371 was £26,250. In 1872 the estimate was raised to £54,400, or more than double, and the vote taken for the difference, £25,850; in the 1873 esti mates it was raised to £74,000, and in 1874, the estimates raised it to £84,000, and the vote taken for an additional £10,000 ; and this year I believe a further sum of at least £15,000 will be required. Whether the line can be maintained at all in the present position, with an enormous cost, or, whether it will tumble into the river, are questions which time alone can decide. 1 believe it will be found necessary to abandon it, and re-construct it on the North bank of the river, with the terminus at Cobden."

OAMARU.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Wreck of the Elderslie.

The hull, masts, spars, rigging, boats, ropes, sails, and all gear belonging to the wreck of the Elderslie, sold to-day in seven teen lots for £302.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Asylum Accommodation.

The Superintendent stated to a deputation that Wellington was the only place that could accommodate the insane of Taranaki. The Superintendent proceeds there on pro vincial business. 6,000 acres of land will be opened shortly for sale. For the first quarter the land sales have been at the rate of £10,000 a year.

BLENHEIM. (Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day.

Mr. Moorhouse.

Mr. Moorhouse held a successful meeting. Respecting abolition he said he would not vote for it unless he first saw some good substitute. He said that Mr Ward was opposing his candidature only at the sug gestion of Mr. Seymour, who had always shewn antagonism to him.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Templeton goes to Melbourne. Delemaine has entered Templeton for the Melbourne Cup race. Bootmaker's Strike. The bootmaker's strike has been concluded. The workmen, after being ten days on strike, made a reduction in their demands, which were then agreed to by the masters. The advance in wages gained by this is Tery trifling. This day.™ Weather still wet. Secretary of Public Works Statement. At the Provincial Council last night, the Secretary for Public Works made a long statement. He estimated the expenditure for the ensuing year. The Estimates include buildings and works revotes, £215,980; new votes, £85,169; municipali ties, road boards revotes, £22,878; new votes, £15.000; immigration, £3,000; railway works, re-votes, £142,244; new votes, £163,180; Government Offices re-votes, £145,540,( by not proceeding with the erection of the museum additions and using one wing of the normal schools for college, purposes instead of erecting a college, and cutting down other items in the unexpected vote of last year. The Government hope to effect a Baying of £70,446, and as £186,000 previously voted for works now in progress will not have to be paid during the current year, estimated tbat the cash deficit to March 31, 1876 was reduced to £24,584, though the actual defect including the deferred liability of £186,000 wculd be £110,514. The debate on tbe estimate is postponed uutfl this evening. The Government policy is generally approved of, and it is expected will be able to command a good working majority.

WELLINGTON

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day,

The number of letters sent for England and America per 'Frisco Mail yesterday was 4,230 ; papers, 3,172; book-packages, 56. A slight shock of earthquake occurred this morning at 10.31.

GISBORNE (POVERTY BAY.)

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Goahead and Opotika have arrived, and the Lsetitia sailed.

PICTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day, Departure of the Superintendent

His Honor the Superintendent and Mrs Seymour were passengers by the Taranaki en route for England this morning.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Ball to the Governor. It has been definitely decided that a ball to the Governor will take place on Friday, in the University Hall. A public meeting of citizens will be held on Monday, re the widening of Princess street.

All the papers contain letters protesting against such scandalous misappropriation of the ratepayers' money. Mr Walter, the defeated candidate last year, and Mr Reeves, M.P.C., are announced for candidates for the Mayoralty chair this year. The Governor lunches with the members of the Provincial Council on Thursday. The Marchioness opens St. Matthew's Church bazaar at two o'clock to-day. The compositors of the daily papers have given the proprietors notice of one penny per thousand advance, commencing on the 26th instant The proprietors are not expected to accede to the demand.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Heavy Bain. Heavy and almost incessant rain has fallen since Friday night. There are no signs of clearing up ; the northern rivers are flooded, and traffic stopped. The City of Auckland is getting a little gold in the intermediate level. A meeting of the Three Brothers claim is called to form it into a company. The measles are dying out here. Mrs Luks' infant died on Monday from convulsions after measles.

Mining news is very quiet. All the bat teries are at work.

WAIWERAWERA.

{ j (PER STAB CARRIER PIGEON.) \ ~i Wednesday, noon. Yl Eterything is very quiet. There was heavy \f. rain last night. Men are still driving in the hill in search of water, and the water is evidently increas ing. 7 ' :. • ' ' ' ' ~."

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

In the Provincial Council yesterday, the petition adopted at the JN ewmarket meeting relative to the toll gate grievance was pre sented by Mr Dargaville and received.—ln reply to Mr Cheeseman the Provincial Treas urer states that the General Government had promised to furnish quarterly returns of the receipts and expenditure on the Auckland and Onehunga Railway, but failed to do so. Upon the motion of Mr Reader Wood,appro priating £3,801 for unauthorised expenditure, Mr Dargaville thought more explanation should be furnished by the Government. The item for water supply could be easily understood,'but the item of £1,600 odd for wharf construction he could not fathom. He could not see where the money had been spent. Certainly no tenders bad been issued for it. _3 c did not approve of spending money in that underhanded fashion.

Mr Carpenter did not understand the drift of Mr Dargaville's charges. He thought such charges should be definite. If a fault was shewn he should be one of the first to join Mr Dargaville in condemning it. Mr Lundon agreed with Mr' Dargaville so far as wishing to know where the money bad been spent, but he condemned Mr Darga ville's way of bringing it forward. - Mr. Goldie thought there were several business undertakings of the late Executive which required explanation. Mr. Shepherd having moved the adjourn ment of the debate, Mr. R. G. Wood explained that the work was done to the Goods Wharf at the Thames. If any member desired information he should give notice, and the Government would endeavour to supply it.

Mr Davies supported the item as a neces sary one. The work had been much re quired and had been done well. Mr Swanson was of opinion that the sub ject was approached in a wrong way. The money had been spent and it was no use talking about it. f All they could do was to vote the amount, and then move a vote of censure on the parties who were to blame. The Speaker then put the question that the debate be new adjourned. On the voices, the noes were declared to have it.

A division was called for with the following result :—Ayes, 14; Noes, 17. Majority for Noes 3.

The debate was resumed by Mr May, who thought that the explanation afforded by the Thames members was sufficient.

On the original motion being put it was carried without a division.

the addbess in- reply.

Mr Rees moved the address in reply, and in doing so referred in most eulogistic terms to the Superintendent, and severely con demned the General Government, especially their land dealings with the natives, and their action in connection with the Pumping Association grant. He thought that some expression of opinion should be given on the subject of Provincialism, and an endeavour made to ascertain the opinion of the people on the subject, and to avert the tremendous catastrophe in public affairs which seemed to be impending in New Zealand. Revolu tionary language had been raised on the subject, but he thought it was justified in view of the fact that the Constitution was being interfered with. Mr May seconded the motion, andinoVng so said that all the native land in the vicinity of European settlement should be purchased. Mr Dargaville took exception to the state ments in the speech with reference to taxation He calculated that £8 was the most that a working man paid per annum through the Customs. He said there was no country in the world that offered such advantages to working men as New Zealand. He thought it was wrong to make the land revenue liable for the Pumping Association grant. Where practicable the native title to land should be extinguished. It was not creditable to the General Government to have handed over 12,300 acres of land without furnishing particulars regarding it. He thought his Honor should have referred to tbe subject of railways, in connection with which there had been gross neglect. On the motion of Mr Carleton, seconded by Mr Reader Wood, the debate was adjourn cd.

THIS DAY.

Tne Council again met at tnree o ciock to-day. NOTICES OF MOTION. PROVINCIAL HANDBOOKS. Mr Reed gave notice that he would ask the Government on the next sitting day to explain the payment of £75 to Messrs if 63d and Brett for 1,000 almanacs. MB. SHEEHAN'S ABSENCE. Mr. Goldie gave notice that to-morrow he should ask if the Government would inform the Council what part of Mr. Sheehan'a time had been occupied by his duties as Provincial Secretary. Several other notices having been given, OPENING OE THE RAILWAY.

Mr Harris asked the Provincial Trea surer, if he could inform the Council when the railway to Mercer will be opened to the public ; and, if he were unable to give the information, wJhether he would ascertain from the General Government when the line will be open. The Provincial Treasurer replied that the line was finished to Mercer, and that Mr Carruthers had promised to inform him to-morrow, when it would be opened. It would be on an early day. He would inform the Council as soon as he knew.

HIGHWAYS LEGISLATION.

Mr Dargaville asked the Government whether it was their intention to introduce an Act amending the Highways Act of 1874, so as to bring into operation the second part of the said Act, and validate, so far as may be necessary, the proceedings taken by the various JHighway Boards, under the second part of the said Act, Mr Wood replied the hon. gentleman was slightly out in his facts. On the 17th June an amendment was moved by Mr Sheehan in Committe by which the necessary words were added. On Mr Dargaville stating taat it was only on the authority of the Committee the words were added.

Mr Wood promised to enquire into the matter.

DELAY IN TBE KAIPARA RAILWAY.

Mr. Dargaville. asked whether the Provin cial authorities have taken any steps to bring under the notice of the General Government the extraordinary delay occurring in the completion of the Kaipara Railway, and whether any penalties are to be imposed upon the defaulting contractors. Mr R. Wood said there was no record of any correspondence in the matter with the Government, but he would take care that the subject was immediately looked into.

BUSINESS ON THE ORDER PAPER,

Mr Dargaville will move for a return showing the moneys collected in each district of the Province under the Educa tion Act, 1874, and the amounts paid in commission or other expenses in each in stance.

Mr Carpenter will move for a return, showing the blocks of land acquired by pur chase with the £250,000 voted by the General Assembly for that purpose, with the cost and area of each block., _ The adjourned debate on the address in reply will be taken. To-morrow, Mr Dargaville will ask whether it is the intention of the Provincial authori ties in disregard of the opinion of the Council expressed last session to disturb the relations now subsisting between the Provincial and General Governments with reference to the police force. Mr Carpenter will move, on Thursday, for copies of the correspondence from persons desirous of forming special settlements nnder the Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1874, together with a return showing the blocks of land, with their area, available for such pur pone.

£|On Friday, Mr. Goldie will ask Ihe Pro vincial Secretary whether it is the intention of the Government to proceed with the erection of the new slaughterhouse at One hunga on the site purchased by the Govern ment, and if so, when ?

City Council Election.

The election of a City Councillor to fill the place of Mr. Henry Isaacs, who has resigned in consequence of his impending departure for England, toot place to-day. The polling came off at the Mechanics' Institute, and lias been going on from 8 o'clock this morning to 4 o'clock this afternoon. The proceedings have been marked by great order, and an entire absence of bustle, most people taking it for granted that the contest was certain to result in a particular direction. The rival candidates, JMr. E. Isaacs (the brother of the resigning councillor) and Mr. Georgn Staines, have been personally on the scene during the day, and now and then their appearance has given rise to faint attempts at enthusiasm, but, taken as a whole, the element of excite ment has been conspicuous by its absence. Cries now and again of "Go it George,"' " Wire in Champion " were to be heard, but these were mostly from non-voters who 1 a 1 assembled for a bit of fun. A capital idea was put into effect by Mr Isaacs' party. Through a sewer grating in Shortland-street, a stick was thrust, with a slit on the trp, in which a card was placed, soliciting sup port for Mr Isaacs' candidature. This little arrangement was attended to by a small boy, aad upon anyone approaching to read the small print on the card and consequentiy bringing himself within the power of the effluvium rising from the grating the youth at hand sang out in piping tones " vote for Isaacs and tbe abolition of stinks." The effect was irresiatable, and with broad grins on their countenances the burgesses pressed to the Mechanics' Institute to record their votes. The result of the polling is to be made known as soon after 4 o'clock as possible. We shall publish the returns ia a later edition as soon as they are issued. The Result- Isaacs • 941 Staines 254 Majority 687

MR AND MRS CASE.

The entertainment given by this lady and gentleman last night was successful in attracting; a good house at the Theatre, and the excellent character of the performances _eem°d fully appreciated by the audience. The first part of the programme consisted of the sketch, or rather series of sketches en titled a 'Trip to the Rhine." The fun turns upon the eccfintricities of the Chowdler f imily, people whom Mr and Mrs Case are supposed to meet on an excursion up the prince of European rivers. We can understand that the caricatures of the illiterate old lady, the refined and dainty daughter, tbe forward youth, the rich retired publican with an aversion to "furri,ners," would be doubly relished by an Enplish audience, many of whom 'woulo"| recognise characters they had met while " doing'" tbe grand tour. There is, however, in these sketches so much real intrinsic fun, that they are readily welcomed by an Auckland audience, ninety-nine hundredths of whom know as much of the Rhine as they do about the Styx. The second part was taken up by Mrs. Case's representation of a succession of oddities met with at Boulogne, which caused any amount of laughter. Mrs Case was recalled several times. Mr Case made his unfailing sensation by his extra ordinary concertina and violin playing. Be fore the curtain fell, Mr Case announced that MRS CASE'S BENEFIT would take place this evening, and that a specially attractive programme would be compiled for the occasion. He also in formed the audience that a photograph of Mrs Case (Miss Grace Egerton) would be presented to each occupant of the stalls and dress circle as a souvenir of that lady. We may add that this is the last opportunity that the citizens will have of seeing this talented artiste and her clever husband perform in Auckland as they leave_ for America by the City of Melbourne on Friday. Mr and Mrs Case arrived here at a time when things were getting dull, and the} have been the means of enlivening many an otherwise dreary hour —we trust at a good profit to themselves. Let a bumper house give them a kindly farewell to-night.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

An accident occurred this morning about nine o'clock on board the Rapid o, barque, lying alongside the outer eastern T of tine wharf. The sufferer is a lumper named John Green, who was engaged with others in putting out coals into a lighter lying at the vessel's side. Green's work was to run the plank, as it is called, or in other words, to receive each basket load as it came from the hold, and to impel it with his hands in the direction of the lighter, at the same time following it up on a plank stretched from bulwark to bulwark for that purpose. He was engaged in this manner when he missed his footing and fell headlong down the hold. The descent was about 15 feet, and he alighted on the coals. No time was lost in getting him up on deck, when it was found that to all appearance one of his thighs was broken. Mr E. Coombes, fthe stevedore, who had employed Green, immediately ordered an express and had him taken to the Hospital where he was received about 10 o'clock.

NEWS FROM FIJI.

By the arrival of tho schooner Dauntless last night we have later intelligence from Eiji. We are indebted to Captain Berril for files of papers from which we make the following extracts :—The measles has some what abated, and the natives are beginning to arrive at Levuka with produce.—About 500 natives have died at Koio lately.— A gentleman from the Rewa gives a very sad account of the fearful ravages the measles were making throughout that district. He says it is hardly possible to realise the abject misery that exists ; children of tender years, whose parents lay victims to the complaint lie huddled together without food and sustenance, starvation steps in to harrass the patient, Bhould his constitution master the disease, and the last end of the unfortunate sufferer is rendered all the more painful. —The mortality among European children is very great at present in Levuka. —Levuka is at present full of planters, who all speak hopefully of the futnre if the land question is speedily settled.—The distillation of rum has been begun by Mr Joske, and is pro nounced equal to the best Jamaica.—-The crops are promising, especially maize.— Cattle thrive well and rapidly get fat in Fiji, but the sheeep fall away.— A very fine sample of about two tons of sugar, manufactured at the Rewa River sugar works, found a ready sale at £28 per ton.— Mr Thomas Horton, manager of the FijiJßank, has been recently confined to house with a severe attack of dysentry. The symptoms bave had a favorable turn, and the patient is now convalescent. Mr Horton contemplates a short trip to Auckland, which has been re commended to him by his medical adviser. — Captain Rich, an old and experienced whaler, has fitted out a party with all the necessary appliances for the prosecution of the whaling industry, and is going to take command of the expedition himself.

ii -ITTILSON'S STATUTES."»Copy Tl missing from City Council Offices. If borrowed, please return. O BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a Clicker, Finisher, Boys for the bench; "also, Apprentices for the sewing machine department. Constant work.—Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. .

Mt« BTINI&G SfrAß, 'WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1875.



WANTED, good General Servants. —Apply at Mrs Lucy's Servants Registry office, Victoria- rtreet. WANTED, a respectable Boy for an office.—Apply by letter, stating age and wages required, to TO , Star office. , AJNTJSD, a respectable young Girl to assist at the bar of one of the best hotels in Auckland.—Apply at this office. ANTED, by a respectable young Woman, a Baby to wet nurse at her own home in the suburbs of Newton —Address to E.8.Y., Star office ANTED KNOWN, tbat Mr. E. ROBINSON, Bird Fancier and Cage Maker, has just returned to Auckland with a splendid assort ment of gold-coloured Canaries and other Australian Birds ; and has Opened again at the Corner of Albert and Wyndbam-street . ANTED,, a Machinist for tbe Boot Trade—Apply Black and Co., Aber deen Boot Factory. Albert-street. W""" AJNTED, a respectable General Servant; must be able to cook—Apply, after 4 o'clock, to Mrs Shayle George, Alten Road. ANTED, a Lad about 14 as an Apprentice to the Cigar and Tobacco Manufacturing.- Apply by letter to E. W. Gotch, or at the Factory, Papakura. ANTED, a Boy, about 15 or 16. —Apply to Mr G. Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant; also, a Strong Lad. —Apply to Mr Messenger, Epping and London Hou*e. WAJNTED, a good General Servant* -Apply to Mrs Asher, Hobson-street, oppo" site St Matthew's Church. ANTED, a Girl, about IC— Apply to Mrs. Easdown. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs FT. E. Williams, Carlton Hoad. ANTED, a Married Couple, with out encumbrance;—wife to cook, and man to work in the garden.—Apply to Mason Bros, Parnell Nursery. ANTED, Two good Closers.— Apply to George H.emus, Excelsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. ANTUD, a Housekeeper's place. VV —p o r reference, inquire L, Star office. The Country preferred. W~ AJNTED KNOWN comfortable Board and Residence for two or three respectable young men can be had at Mrs Leggett's, Drake-street. AN'l ED, two Milk Boys.—Apply to Thomas Johnston, Kemuera Dairy. ANTEDKNOWN—L. ILGreen 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 tlie 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. W~~ /2-'}Jl EN OWN, 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 the most useful j> ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflowor Plants, and a choice collection of > ursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R. B. respectfully intimates tbat 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 Horti culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. ANTED. 500 tons o Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, *c, at BATTYE _ CO.'S London Marine Btore, Old Market, Qnoen-gtreet. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to erecute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—A-'dress Star Office. ■_ WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Qneen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. Ac.. Ac., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand. WANTED KNOWN, tbe bes price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck land Glass Works, Union-street. ANTED! WANTED! WANTED to SELL!—ISO cases of Apples. Small Apples, 51bs for ls ; large Apples, 4lbs for ls; Baking Pears, Gibs for Is. To be Bold for two weeks at these prices.—Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. 20 dozen Vases, from ls pair ; JOO dozen assorted Plates, cheap. ANTED KNOWN.—Tbat Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horsns, 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 seen on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Ford Potter, and Co., Tailors, Batters, Outfitters, 198 (Jneen-street. . OW READY.—A New fcong— "Sleep Baby Mine," composed by S. J. Lambert, FR.A.S., Professor of Music. May be purchased at the Music SeUers, Auckland. Price, Three Shillings. | ANTED KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quahty, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—3he Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. . WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B.- Highest price given for aU kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. WANTED KJNOWIN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that th Pa heon Is REMOVED to 198, Queen c street, next Edson's, Chemist, opposite the Alberc Hotel - Ford, Potter, and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen stieet, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel—Ford. Potter, and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon Is REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next Kdson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel -Ford, Potter, and Co. rpo CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS. Wanted, an ASSISTANT, for the Thames.—Apply KEMPTHORNE. PROSBER A CO.. _. Victoria street. ENGLISH Evening Class for young Ladies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thurs days, from half-past 5 o'clock to 7 p.m. Drawing Class for young Ladies—Monday and Thursday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Drawing Class for young Gentlemen —Saturday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.—The Misses Craig, corner of Grahame and Hardinge-streets.—May 11,1875. LOST, on the Mount Eden Road, a Boy's Inverness Coat. The finder, by return ing the same to Mr Heather, Epsom, will be rewarded. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR STEAM DREDGE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 29th June, 1875, at noon, for.the con struction of a Steam Dredge, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Steam Dredge." ...... ~, -< WIJLLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman,



A UCKLAND . RIELE ASSOCIA- J\_ , tion. . FIRING for Evening Stab CUP and STAR, and other Prizes, on FRIDAY, 14th May, at 7 p.m. Firing for Lewisson's Cadet Champion Belt on TUESDAY, 18th May, at 9 a.m. Particulars and entries with Secretaries. A. DEVORE,\ Tr n _ SeCB E. COOPER,7 Hon- SeCS GAKAFTON EOAD HIGHWAY T DISTRICT. TENDERS for the Supply of SCORIA ASH for the above District are required to be sent to the office of H Ashton and Son, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, on or before TUESDAY next, the 18th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. TRAY ED into my paddock at Mount Eden, 4 days ago, a Pig. The owner can have the same by paying est of this advertisement and keep : if not claimed within one week will be sold to pay expenses.— J. Bosley, Mount Eden. O LET, a comfortable family resi dence containing six rooms and wash-house, at present occupied by the Rev Turner.—Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahape Roar\ EFT in the Ponsonby Hall, last night, a child's blue Merino Cape, with black trimming.—Any one returning the same to Mrs Harden, Shortland Crescent, will be rewarded ■-VTOTICJE TO DJRS. ano CKS. AND BUYERS OP GOOD SOUND FURNITURE. AS the PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing in our Firm will be DISSOLVED next JULY, we are offering the remainder of our capital Stock of FURNITURE at such LOW PRICES that very little will remain to be Sold by Auction. Persons indebted will please make prompt settlement, and all accounts due by us will be paid on application. CRAJNWELL & CO., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, , Auckland. tS&tfcv "VfEW ZEALAND jNbggg|K.L> SHIPPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Barqiie W. W. SMITH, Cfil tons register, J. Gbiffiths, master, now loading, and having nearly all her cargo engaged, will sail as above on or about the 2Gth instant. For freight, apply to JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z.S. Co. pEAND CONCERT. MES MITCHELL begs to announce that she will give her ANNUAL CONCERT in the Choral Hall oh THUR-DAY, May 27, 1875, upon which occasion she will be assisted by Miss Chbistian, the Auckland Choral Society, the Ponsonby Musical Society, the City Band, and other friends Particulars and programme in a future issue. A XJTUMN AND WINTER. J_\_ Ford, Potter, and Co. are equal to the occasion. Our Trousers to measure at 16s, is a good article, and warranted .hrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saying's Bank. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY charge— 4d. for LEGS MUTTON. 4d. for LOINS MUTTON. 4d. for SHOULDERS MUTTON. 3d. for FORE QUARTERS, r — x^ T^ OR SALE, a Seven-roomed STi\ r&b -*■- House and Freehold allotment, 33 &__ ■* i lt-r a feet by 100 feet, in Newton Road, close to its junction with Symonds-street; a good well. A Four-roomed Cottage in the suburbs, with Free hold allotment. 33 x 100 feet. Price, £125 ■ Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment 33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply to HEN:r y E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. TCTAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL, KOHIMARAMA. Sep rate Tenders will be received at the Custom House, Auckland, np to noon of the 17th May, for supplying Materials for Clothing, and Provisions, to the Naval Training School at Kohimarama. Form of Tender and Conditions can be seen at the Custom House, and any further particulars can be obtained from me. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted, G. R. BRETON, Manager. May 5,1875. Q I N G I NGr CLASS. MR J. BROWN will commence a new ELEMEN TARY SINGING CLASS on HUXLAH'S SYSTEM, on MONDAY Evening, May 24th, at the Young Men's Christian Association Boom, at 7 o'clock punctually. The Second Quarter of the PART SINGING CLABS will commence on the same evening at 8 o'clock. Terms :5s Per Quarter for each Class. __ REMUERA PRESBYTERIAN C H U R.C-H. OPENING SERVICES. The Opening Service of the above Church will he conducted on the 16th May, by the Rev. David Bkuce, at 11 a.m.; and by the Rev. R. F. Macnicol, at 6.30 p.m. ~ Collections in aid of the Building Fund. A S O IJRE E, m connection with the above, will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, May 20, at 6.30 o'clock. O TAILORS and MILITARY OUTFITTERS.—Tenders will be received by the undersigned, until noon, on Thursday, the 13th May. 1875, for the Supply ef Fifty Suits of Uniform for the Auckland Battery of Artillery.—For particu lars, apply to Mr Payne. Watchmaker and Jeweller, Queen-street—J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain. O be SOLD—a bargain—a new IRON SAFE (by Tann), Ift 6in by 2ft. Also, Dr TJre's Scientific Dictionary, complete in three bound volumes—latest edition.—H. Cucksey, Music Seller. 240, Queen-street, Auckland. SAFES ! SAFES ! SAFES !—Five Tann's noted Fire and Thief Pioof Safes on Sale by E. and H. Isaacs. HANGAPO UA G. M. C. (LIMITED.) The Directors of shis Company have this day made a call (the 7th) of TWO SHILLINGS per share, pay able to the Secretary, John Mowbray, at the office of the Company, 42, Queen-street, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of June, next ensuing. By order. JOHN MOWBRAY, Secretary. May 7, 1875. TTV E V O N P O R T. TO LET, a comfortable Six-roomed Cottage. Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON, ■.:' Fort-street. T X L E A,. - B -M -JJv S FOR SALE, a Consignment of the above in sixes ranging frem 2J inches to 3$ inches. Just Landed " : *r°* SAMUEL COCHRANE A 80N, :„•;»(>•<'• ! F«rt-_trWtS.; 3 . ,/.'.<1..7> ... .>- ..... 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pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE- Lessee... .Mr R. J. De Lias. The Lessee takes great pleasiu'e in announcing that he has succeeded in effecting a Re engagement with those eminent artistes, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL! Who will appear with the STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY Fob Twelve Nights Only ! Commencing on MONDAY NEXT, May 17, in George Darrell's new American comedy, THE FOUR FETES! Introduced with New Scenery, Dresses, and Appointments. Box Office now open at Upton's. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. I To-night!) (To-night! Q A To-night! f- TO-NIGHT ! 1 To-night! g; To-night !JT (To-night! ~ Positively Last Appeabance Fabewell Benefit £ 0F M S GRACE EGERTON 0 (Mrs. George Case). iJ . H i-l Photogbaphs of this Artiste wiU m H be presented to every holder of a pi Dress Circle and StaU Ticket. 1-3 qj To-night!) ) To-night! © 2 To-night I}- TO-NIGHT !V To-night! _* g To-night; j . ) To-night! 72 PRICES :- Dress Circle, 3s ; Family Tickets to admit four, 10s (to be procured only at Mr Upton's, where a plan may be seen and seats secured); Stalls, 2s; XT >ls- L o , , , Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. RADSHAW'S GUIDE TO NEW NEW ZEAL AND. The extension of railway communication, the con sequent exceedingly rapid increase in the passenger traffic throughout the colony of New Zealand, and the paucity of information—of a reliable characer-now obtainable of the arrivals and departures ol the va rious trains, coaches, mail and other steamers, and all methods of travel, render |the publication of some trustworthy and authentic record of referance an absolute necessity. ... ... The subscribers propose to issue to the public a monthly " Guide," similar—as far as circumstances will permit—to the well-known " Bradhaw" of the mother country, containing Time-tables compied with every possible regard to accuracy,and from1 in formation obtained from authentic sources only of all BailwaT s, Coaches, Steamers, &c , &c. The projected publication will also contain full information regard ing Postal and Telegraphic arrangements, General, Provincial, and Municipal Governments ; Public Institutions, Banks, Insurance Companies, complete Descriptive Itinerary, and, in short, will be made as replete with general and useful information as possible. .... .. The want of a medium of Advertising for tne whole Colony has long been felt by all commercial classes. The publication now projected will, it is confidently anticipated, fully fill that want, as it will be the first aim of the subscribers to produce the work at a price which must ensure its being accessible to the whole community. It is calculated that an issue of some thousands per month may be relied upon, which W'll be distributed throughout the entire Colony. The advantagfs thus offered to advertisers must therefore be at once apparent. In submitting this prospectus to the public of New Zealand, the subscribers beg to give the assurance that every effort will be made to carry it out in its integrity, and render in proportionately as recognised an institution in New Zealand, as " Bradshaw's Guide" is in England. Terms of Subscriptions and for Advertising may be ascertained from the various agents, whose names will shortly be published in the local newspapers. DALGLIESH & REID. VTOTICE OF REMOTAL. In announcing the i^emoval of the Fitting Shop Agency to those commodious brick premises in 1 Shortland-street, three dooos above the Bank of New South Wales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for Singer's Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other first class machines. Repairs to all kinds of small machi nery. GEO. W. HESLOP, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. SELECT Board and Residence. — Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. UCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey treets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. XT O T I C E Payment will'be made at noon TO-MORROW, to Men working Engine at late fire. . JOHN HUGHES, Superintendent Fire "Brigade." Albert-street, Ist May, 1875. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE ASJ> TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20oz« Coppering Nails and Felt "Wire Rope, best quality, 1_ to 3_in Chain Cables. | to lpn, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to 1 OJcwt, Admiralty tested Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality , Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas Colza Oil, in casks and drums Paint Oil, raw and boiled, in casks anddrnmg Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Twine . : Paints—White, green, and black, 4c. D. H. McKENZIE, CUSTOM HO US E-S TRE ET. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur ohasebs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, 4c:, at highest market rates, in any quality. . . Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., is:. Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auokla'nd. p A E R 6 A. THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD in the TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, ABE FOR PRIVATE SALE By SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street, Auckland. TO-MORROW, At Eleven O'clock Sharp. CORN EX C H A N G E. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. TOBACCO, MACCARONI, AND PIPES. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Thursday), at the Corn Exchange, at eleven o'clock sharp, - 22^" boxes Honey Dew Tobacco .' 7; 2 cases Maccaroni 6 boxes RH Pipes. Terms at sale. TO-MORROW, TTI At 11 o'Clock. . : r ' C O JRoNTH'E XCHA NG R GO L D E N SYR UP, Ex Nightengale, from Melbourne. GEO. W. BINNEY- a WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow (Thursday), at eleven o'clock, IT casks GOLDEN SYRUP. v 7 • ■'- Terms at Sale. --'--' -■•--•<-



GEORGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER, j [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct ' OUTDOOR SALES OP MERCHANDISE, of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, payments prompt. ' CORNER MART, Queen and Wyndham-stkeets. Auckland. April 29,1875. ' { TO-MORROW, NOON. SEWING MA CHINES! SEWING MACHINES ! Ex Baron Aberdare, @ London. i R. A R T H U R WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 12 Qjclock noon, 20 cases SEWING MACHINES, ex Baron Aberdare, @ London, containing 30 Imperial Sewing Machines. Terms cash. TO-MORROW. BRIG « P R A I R I E. B. TONKS & CO. 7 I HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, To-morrow (Thursday), at twelve o'clock, The brig Prairie, 131 tons register; is well found; light draught of water; has Bow Ports, a Clear Hold, and is well adapted for a Timber Vessel. TO-MORROW. SPANISH MAHOGANY WARDROBE. , HANDSOME ENGLISH-MADE WALNUT & CHIFFONIERE. WALNUT DAVENPORT AND CENTRE TABLE, CRYSTAL CHANDELIER. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, &c. AT HOBSON-STREET. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Morris Marks, who is leaving the province, to sell at his residence,' Hobson street. To-morrow (Thursday), 13th instant, at 11 o'clock, The WHOLE of his VALUABLE HOUBEHOL» FURNITCRK—EIegant Drawing room Suite of nine pieces, and walnut upholstered in green damask ; Walnnt Chiffoniere, mounted in marble and plate glass, Walnut Centre and Chess Tables, Valuable Timepiece, thirty-day, strikes hours and half-hours, Bmssels Carpets, handsome Crystal Chandelier, Wal nut Davenport, Vases and Ornaments, Ma hogany Dining Table, Mahogany Couch and 6 Chairs (hair stated>; Rimu Chiffoniere, Glassware. Table cutlery, Green-and-gold hand-painted Breakfast service, HaU Table and Chairs, Spanish Mahogany Wardrobe, . Marble top Washstands and Ware, Double Iron Bedsteads ana Bedding, Large Toilet Mirror, Carpets, Kitchen Utensils, &c, 2 Iron Tanks complete. NOW ON VIEW. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,' Auctioneers. • FRIDAY, MAY 14. ,' . < HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, kc, kc. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, llth instant, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. k THURSDAY, MAY 13. CORN EXCHANGE. JAMS AND TART FRUITS. EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by auction, at the Corn, Exchange, on Thursday, the 13th May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 50 cases Hawkin's lib Jams ' J: 50 „ ,__ 21b „ 5 „ ;, 31b „ 6 „ ' „ . Bulk „ .'■■.■. 50 „ „ Tart Fruits 15 „H.* T. Peak's Jar Jams 100 „ Peacock's lib Jams 20 „ „ Jar Jams Terms—Three months, J 'J THURSDAY, MAY 13. 7 CORN EXCHANGE. .a- I* ; ; A'JA —' ■-- ■ /:%A AOD TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. CHEAP HAM j~ SUGAR, CON FECTIONERY, &o. G. W. BIN NE V : J WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, the 13th May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 2 cases Confectionery (Dunedin) , „n ~ 5 cases Confectionery, Keiller's lib Tinß ' ■■* v-l 5 cases Confectionery, Keiller's Jib Tins -, ' 100 bags Sugar (more or less sweated) .:■'. 1 case of Figs 6 Jars 7 7 >_ 8 cases CheeSe 122 Hams 128 Cloth Pegs. 7'J ' Terms at Sale. j ' FRIDAY, MAY 14. 7 OT3 GE O. W. BINN E V TZTAS received instructions from Mr. J-*- J. W. Waller; who is leaving for England, to sell by public auction, at Onehunga, on Friday May P 14, at 12 o'clock, A . ;",[•-.- VILLA RESIDENCE, occupied by Mr. Waller. built eighteen months Size, 46 x 45; seven rooms, lofty; Leamington Range, • Register Grates in three room; Side boards in two rooms ; Venetian Blinds in four rooms; water laid on in the Kitchen • and Wash-house; ninety.feet of Verandah. The ground is freehold, and is well stocked with fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers. Well' and Pump, with a never-failing supply of spring Water. It is situated midway between the Railway Station and, Wharf, Onehunga. , „ ~ .FREEHOLD LAND, 310 feet frontage to LoWer " Queen-street, Onehunga, near the W barf will be sold in lots of 50 feet (or morei frontage. 7 50 aUotments ih Hardington's paddock, Onehunea 50 acres Whangaramo, Waikato . -v* . 80 acres Kauri Bush " Hunua," joininjt Mr Hay's property - ~ • J Timber—About 100,000 feet sawn Timber Horses, &c—4 Horses, 3 Drays, and lExpress VJ'J ; Terms—Cash. ' ' THURSDAY, MAY 13. : - *-i TO CLOSE CONsiGNMEN-TS.^ V L. ,W. iA^Ol/;-i,-;!-7 WILL sell by auction at His mart' on Thursday, May I3 r at.ll o'cloijk, 250. cases Apples and Pears, consisting xrf Pearmains, Rip stone Pippins,=BtonW^ Pippins, Roche Pippins, Golden Harvey, Russetts, Blenheim Orange, York Pippins, Nectar Pippins, and ; Napoleon Pears 1 20 barrel- Prunes . ■ ■ 10 mate Dates 10 bag s Onions. ______________________ii_ii__i mmmmmm