in the cost of all such works charged against the loans for railways, but if funds from that source are available, then arrangements should be made by which the foreshore en dowments should be made liable for such coat in a l' cases without distinction. / .don Acquiring Strength, ' ~ Opposition are acquiring strength. Tfie^Government are funking. It was freely stated in the lobbies yester day that the bill will be withdrawn. The Parnell meeting is regarded a3 a regular staggerer. It is likely, before the debate is resumed to-day, the Opposition will raise an important point which w ill compel the Government to begin de novo from the first reading _of the bill on the ground that the bill being an Appropriation Bill should originate in committee of the whole House. It is certain that a heavy onslaught will take place on the finance, and the Treasurer looks uncom fortable. Yesterdays proceedings were mainly private business. The Auckland City Endowments Bill was read a second time. It will receive opposi tion in committee. The Auckland Institute Bill was also read. In moving it Sir George Grey said it was a very simple measure to enable a poor province to provide funds for the erection of a public museum and library so far as lay in its power. The province, by what he must always regard as most wanton expenditure by General Go vernment, had nearly the whole of the revenue taken from it, and but a trifling portion returned. In its poverty it had been told by the same Government that its financial position was a public scandal. Fortunately the province had several noble generous minds who re garded independence in the midst of poverty as a virtue. They had with unexampled liberality subscribed large sums to enable the struggling Auckland institute to erect a public museum and library. The funds subscribed were, however, insufficient to enable the Council of the institute to com plete the works proposed. They, therefore, asked the Assembly that the Superintendent upon their application be allowed to mort gage land given by the provinca to the In stitute as a site for buildings. If the House granted the boon now asked the Council would be able to raise funds sufficient to erect the necessary buildings.

Taxation

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Mr. Murray moved, —"That as the change in the mode of taxation from that of mea surement to ad valorum duties has resulted in a very large increase to the revenue, and that as the Government, when proposing the change stated that an increase of levenue was neither intended nor j equired; therefore, unless the increasing necessity of the Govern ment require this increased taxation, the House is of opinion that the duties now levied on unrefined sugar and other articles of common necessity should be reduced." The hon. gentleman proceeded to shew the great difference between the burden of taxa tion in this colony and other countries. The Hon. Mr. Reynolds said the liabilities of the colony were so great it would be impolitic to disturb the taxation. Mr. Macandrew thought steps should be taken to reduce the taxation.

Mr. O'Connor considered the duty on flour a disgrace to the country. Mr. Luckie contended that the price of food in the colony as compared with the home prices was not unreasonable. It was house rent which pressed so heavily upon poor people. In our present circumstances it would be suicidal to commence decreasing our revenue. The country would want every penny it could raise for some years. The Colonial Treasurer hoped the motion would be withdrawn.

Mr, Reeves thought the hon. Treasurer might have told the member for Bruce that we would soon have to pay a million a-year on our public debt. (Major Atkinson "More.'") In addition to the £150,000 we are already liable for, the Treasurer ought also to have told the hon. member there would have to be £70,000 or. £80,000 added to that; because they would for some time be unable to obtain any revenue from the railways. Other members then spoke, and Mr. Murray, in replying, said the New Zealand people were taxed twice as much as any other people in the world : and no wonder, therefore, we had a difficulty in inducing immigrants to come to the colony, unless by free passages. It was a wretched commen tary upon the success of our great policy, that year after year the necessities of Govern ment became greater, and the taxation was correspondingly increased

The motion was then withdrawn. Waikato and Taranaki Railway

In moving for the report of the surveying paity sent to find a suitable route for the Waikato and Taranaki railway, Mr. Kelly said a large valuable tract of land had been fonnd N. E. of Mount Egmont not occupied by natives:-Sir Donald McLean said it was of great importance the road should be explored and only 25 miles now remained to be completed. Land Fund The Government promised to comply with the motion proposed by Mr. Reader Wood for the production of returns relating to tbe Land Fund. Ministerial Statement. The Colonial Treasurer would take the opportunity of making a statement regard ing the position of the land fund, as it was reported the Government were going to take tbe land fund away from local Boards. If the House continued the present arrange ment, the provinces would receive from the consolidated fund about £227,000. They would also receive from their own local revenues £50,000, and from further local revenue a sum of £71,000, making a total of £348,000. Under the arrangement proposed by the Government they will receive for Provincial services taken over by the General Government £345,000, and for grants for Road Boards and Municipalities £105,000. They would also receive for local public works £60,000; that is to say, the provinces would receive from the consolidated revenue a total sum of £510,000. The result of the change will be that under the proposed arrangements the provinces will receive £91,000 more than if the present arrange ments continued, and the whole land fund they had to dispose of would be available to be spent in the localities possessed of any. Mr. Reid : Where does that £91,000 come from?

Mr. Atkinson would refer the hon. gentle man for full details to page 19 of the Financial Statement.

Mr. Wood explained that he made the motion solely with the object of having all the financial information obtainable before any debate took place on the finances. He could not help calling the attention of the House to the fact that the Treasurer told them they were to pay the provinces £348,000 for Provincial services. If this was the way Provincialism was to be abolished, this way of doing it was not a boon but a curse to the colony. ,

The House rose at 5.30,

LAST NIGHT'S BUSINESS, Various Bills.

The House of Representatives during the evening sitting was entirely engaged in com mittee. The Bills passed were:—The South land Wastle Lands Act, 1865, Amendment Bill, the Napier Wzterworks Loan Bill, New River Harbour Board Land Bill, lnvercargill Gas Loan Act, 1874, Amendment Bill, Wel , lington Harbour Reserve Bill, Wellington I Market Reserve Sale Bill, Inspection of Machinery Bill. \ Second Readings. — Westland Waste ■anda Acts Amendment Bill, Palmeraton

Waterworks Bill, Auckland Institute Bill, Auckland City Endowment and Licenses Bill. Campbelltown Athenaaum Bill, Nelson City Loan Bill, Ann Bood Grant Bill. Deceased. Wife's Sister Bill Passed. On goiDg into committee on the Deceased Wife's Sisters Bill, Pearce moved that the Chairman leave tbe chair. Mr Geo. McLean protested against trying to shelve the Bill, the principle of which had been three times affirmed by the House and had become law in nearly every Australasian colony. A division was called for, the result being twenty-six in favour of going into committee, and six against. Mr O'Rorke moved that the third reading of the Bill be postponed till Wednesday, but was negatived on the voices, and the Bill was read a third time, and passed. There were seventeen pair?. Mr Cuthberson, who called for division, did so, as he stated, to expose the surprise attempted, and, although he voted for leaving the chair, he was a supporter of the Bill.

The House adjourned at 10.30.

TELEGRAPHIC.

WARKWORTH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This clay. Things in General.

The Lady Bowen arrived last night with the Alarm. She has a general cargo and several passengers, and departed again this morning for Auckland and the Hot Springs with produce and the following passengers : Miss O'Dowd, Messrs. Stackpoole, Scourgie, and several bushmen.

The weather has been very fine here the past few days, but this morning we had a severe thunder storm accompanied with heavy rain.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

The Captains' Protest. The judgment delivered at the Dunedin Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, in the case of the barque Cora Lino, has excited the alarm of the masters of vessels discharging at the railway pier, and they resolve not to land more cargo until the question of respon sibility of the railway receiving it for convey ance to Dunedin is placed beyond doubt. Masters demand that the railway shall admit the responsibility, and the question is now under the consideration of the Executive, and will be decided to-day. If you have not heard of the Cora Linn case, I may state that she delivered certain goods to the railway authorities, and received a clean receipt for them. The goods were delivered to the con signees, Scanlan and Co., and retained by them for some days, then returned to the railway as damaged goods, and the ship was sued for their value, and lost the case : the Court tuling the clean receipt of no account, because it was not shewn that the railway was the authorised agent of the consignees. There is great excitement in consequence, and all discharging is stopped. It is proba ble that the railway will accept the respon sibility ; if not, ships will haul into the stream, and lighter cargo. Arrived : Wellington from the North, with a steam launch for the Government all right. It is thought to be a nice vessel, but the plates are regarded as rather light.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Canterbury Road Boards and Abolition.

The Lyttelton Times speaking of the Road Board Finance Table published by it, points out that if the same rate is levied next year as last year, two suburban road board districts with 1,351 ratepayers would under the Abolition Bill gain £5,000, but that five districts with 6,980 ratepayers would lose £11,279, or if one shilling rate is levied, six road boards represen ting 2,214 ratepayers would gain by the Abolition Bill to the extent of £2,£00. But thirty-one road boards representing 6,117 ratepayers would lose £59,875. Speak ing next of what will be done with the money thus saved from Road Boards, the Times says the balance of the Land Fund remaining over after paying the pound for pound endowment is to be divided between immigration, charitable, and public works. There is a balance for these purposes under the present system, which balance will be largely increased by the saving from Road Boards as proposed by the Bill. Immigra tion and public works are no doubt very good objects for the expenditure of public money, but electors must remember that the Bill places appropriation of the very large balance under discussion in the hands of the General Assembly. Remembering this, they will see there is no security that the new district of Canterbury will not lose its proportion of the colonial immigration expenditure in proportion to the amount supplied by the local land fund. The Bill is silent on this point, and members representing other districts in the As sembly would be loud enough in their demands to mulct Canterbury. The same observation will apply to the future expenditure on public works. It should not be forgotten also that the appropriation of localised land fund by the general land legislator can never be so satisfactory as appropriation by a local legislature.

Metropolitan Race Meeting.

The da/tes for the Christchurch Metropoli tan meeting have been altered to November. 11, 12, 13 entries for cup, and C. J.C. To close on September 20. Weights to be declared on October 1.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday.

Toll Case

In the Supreme Court to-day. the Chief Justice delivered a judgment in the toll-gate appeal case Hastwell, (coach proprietor), appellant; Thomson, respondent. The ap peal was allowed with costs, on the ground that vehicles of the description specified were exempt by the Act. His Honor added that if the previous case (Young's) had been stated similarly the Court of Appeal would have had no alternative but to allow the appeal.

INTER-PROVINCIAL PIGEON MATCH,

We learn that an inter-provincial pigeon Shooting match has been arranged to come off on the 9fch of November next, between representative teams from Otago, Canterbury, and Auckland. Captain Wheeler of the s.s. Hawea has been busy in arranging prelimi naries, and it is now settled that the match shall come off. While the worthy skipper is looking after the interests of Auckland in the transactions Mr. G A. Smith is acting for Otago and Mr. Dalgliesh for Canterbury. The match will be fired simultaneously, that is, each team will shoot on its own ground and the scores be communicated to one another by telegram. The affair is sure to create an immense amount of interest. It is difficult to say yet which team will enjoy the premiership in public favour prior to the contest—we shall know that better when the teams are chosen—-but we have little doubt Auckland will be well able to hold her own in the competition.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THIS AFTERNOON.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON DENT.)

A Row Brewing. It is rumoured Government will use its whole strength to oppose Sir George Grey's motion this afternoon, for leave to introduce a bill to prevent the unlawful disposal of confiscatedlands. A fierce debate ia expected. I will wire again later. The Opposition is mustering rapidly for the encounter. In reply to a question by Mr O'Rorke, about vesting the public reserves of One hunga in a Town Board, Sir Donald McLean said he would confer with Mr O'Rorke on the subject. * The Government Decline. In reply to Mr Swanaon the Government again declined to say when the representa tion Bill would be introduced. He said he would do so when other important measures before the House were passed. _ Mr Swanson asked if they meant the Aboli tion and Local Government Bills? If so there would be no Representation Bill, as the Abolition Bill would not pass. The Government explained that they did not mean to defer the bill so long. The Militia Scandal.

In reply to Mr Swanson Sir Donald McLean paid papers about the Waikato rail way Militia enquiiy, would be laid on the table on Tuesday.

Kaipara Railway. In reply to Mr Sheehar, the Government declined to say when they would call for tenders for the Kaipara railway. Mr Sheehan and Mr Yon der Heyde in tend pressing the matter further. They put him up. Mr. Mervyn was evidently put up by the Government to atk a question about the disposal of revenue under the Abolition Act, but the House refused. Collection of Rates. In reply to Mr Sheehan, the Colonial Treasurer said tbe bill to improve the collec tion of rates against real estate was in pre paration, and he would consult with Mr Sheehan about it. The Great Debate. The debate on Sir Geoige Grey's Bill about confiscated lands has justjeommenced. T he Government are opposing leave to intro duce the Bill and a warm debate will result.

Improvement Commissioners' Bill.

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The House met at 2.30. The Auckland Improvement Act Amend ment Bill was read a second time.

The Brissendeu-McDonald correspondence was laid on the table.

i 1 The Timaru Board. Mr Reeves asked the Colonial Treasurer whether under the Act for the abolition of provinces the rli_aru and Gladstone Board works will continue in possession of its pre sent privileges, whereby 25 per cent of gross amount of land revenue raised within the district is secured to it by an Act of the General Arsembly. If so, whether the Road Board is included in the Timaru and Glad stone Board works will receive the same grants in aid of rates out of the general land funds of the provincial district as are pro mised to other road boards ?

The Colonial Treasurer said he could answer both questions in the affirma tive. If the railway paid the whole of the laud fund would be available for public works as provided in the bill. As to districts having a larger share than others, that would be rectified by a special vote. The whole of the Road Boards would be in a better position and no one would suffer at all.

Representation Bill, Mr Swanson asked when they might ex pect the Representation Bill. Sir Donald McLean said they intended to go on at present with the measure, prepared but would take an early opportunity of bringing down fa representation meaiure as it did not depend in any vay upon the fate of the -Abolition Bill.

Kaipara Railway. In reply to Mr hheehan regarding the con struction of the Auckland and Riverhead Railway, Mr Richardson said the Govern ment had not yet decided ; but the hon. member need not be alarmed— the railway would be constructed. There was plenty money for it.

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WELLINGTON,

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Authorship of the Government Bills. The report circulated that Controller Fitz gerald prepared Abolition and other Govern ment Bills is entirely unfounded.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Vacant Seat.

The candidates for the vacant seat at Caver sbam are Messrs Larnach, Stout, and Barton. There will be a keen contest.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) ; This day. Arrivals.—Auxilliary steamer Emu, from Auckland ; lona, from Northern ports. Departure. — lonaJ for Auckland, with stock and the following passengers :—Messrs Stewart, Preece, Clarence, Goodwin, Miss Goodwin, and several in the steerage.

On Tuesday last the following Companies held their inspection at the drill-shed; Major Gordon was in command : Artillery, Victoria and Hobson Companies with arms, No. 2 A.R.V: without arms. |There was a good muster; excepting of No. 2 whose attendance was very scant in deed ; the Artillery band was in full force. The following Companies underwent in spection by Major Gordon last evening : the Engineers and Scottish with arms and the Naval Brigade and No. 3 A.R.V. without. There was a first-rate muster of all these companies, including the Engineer Band, who played some capital music during the march to and from the drill-shed. "A Volunteer" writes on the'subject of gunnery instruction : " And it needed nice music to make the nauseous dose of loading exercise, as given to the men by the instruc tor in leggings go down. Such an antiquated style I think is hardly in keeping with the issue of new and improved weapons to old soldiers like the Engineer Company.. The Hibernicon Company proceed to Sydney in the s.s. Macgregor after a most , successful tour through New Zealand. They i will be accompanied by Mr Verner, and are certain to meet with favour wherever they may choose to travel with their capital en tertainment.

Mr J. C. Rayner, manager and director to Dr Silvester, the Fakir of Oolu, will leave for Sydney by the s.s. Macgregor, to make preliminary arrangements in that city for a series of entertaiments. The Fakir however, in consequence of his great success in Auckland, will stay for some time longer and continue to interest the public with illusions, feats and fountain.

In reference to the projected football excursions round the colony we learn that favourable replies have been received from Wellington, Christchnrch, Taranaki and Nelson. It is probable that Dunedin will shortly be heard of. The manager of the Union Steam Shipping Co. has consented, in a tele gram received to-day, to take the Auckland team the round trip for single fares.

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p_he drawing for the widow's sewing ma chine, referred to in a previous issue of the Star will take place this evening in Mr. Hannaford's general store, Queen-street, at eight o'clock. WANTED a Purchaser for a first classPUG MlLL.—Apply at the Fire Kin dler Factory. Albert-street. \\7AINTED, a General Servant; » » must be able to wash and cook —Apply Mrs Ryan, Alma Place, P»rnell, between Hand 2 o'clock. WANTED, a Beamsman ; constant work—Api-ly B Gittos and Sons. ANTED, a good Blacksmith, al'O, a Caulker.—Apply to James McEwen Custom House-street. ANTED, a Female Cook.- Farrow's Dicing Rooms, Queen-street. SWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATURDAY Evening. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 or 10 as Servant—Apply to Miss Milne, Cheapsid£ House, Queen-street. OJANTED, a Carpenter for the V T barque Robina Dunlop.—Apply on board to Captain Jack. WANTED, Joiners accustomed to Ship work.—Apply on board s.s. Llewellyn. ANTED iinown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bedroom Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Math-esses ; 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. WANTfcD, one or two respectable Children to bring up at the advertiser's (a widow) home.—Apply, by letter, to "^-.J.," care of Mr. Haunaford. ANGOLD-WORTZBL 32/0 i' ton at the Market House. WA NTED~~tc~TURCH ASE~ "for cash, a second-h;ind Billiard Table.—Apply byleiter to "H. W P," care^"T_n office. \]f7 ANTED to LET, an Eight *■' » roomed Residence in the best part of Parnell. Th^rn is a good well of water with pump, garden, &c. —Apply to F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings. a!^TEl>, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Austin, Woodthorpe Villa, Hobson'a Bay, Parnell. WANTED, a youugManto slaughter and attend to Shop at Bay of Islands.—Apply to R. Reeves, Butcher, Hobson-street. WANTED, a situation by a respect able young person, recently arrived by s.s. Taupo : wages'not so much an object as a comfortable borne,—Apply, by letter, " J. X.," Star office. WANTED to LET, a six-roomed House (new), with large Peach Orchard.— Apply to .1. B. Graham, Norwich Union Oflice, Wyndham-street WANTED, Tenders for the Erection of a Four-roomed Cottage. Plans and speci fications to be seerr at th<- City Council Workshop, behind the new Market House. —Thomas FauHler. \jii ANT ED. 600 tons of Old * v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, -Vc, at BAT7YT3 <i CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coft. Music and otber Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Staii Office, Wyndham street. W~ ANTKD, W__ted7^Vanted~~to Sell, 1 ton of Scented Brown Soap 4d. TO lb., lOd. V bar, or two bars for Is. Cd. ; Sydney Oranges, 7 for (id. For Two Weeks Only ! —] 1. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. —August 6', 1875. WANTEDKNOWN, Dry Storage » * to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. yi/ANTED to -ELL, a Seven v * roomed House, East-street, Newton. Easy terms. Price, .£275.—W. Flood, Exchange. WC. DENNES has permanently • engaged that Al Mechanist, J. C. C'lough, who thoroughly understands Sewing Machines, having lately spent two years in the largest factory in England. 'The Great Central Depot, Queen-street. One Month's free Trial. WANTED, Persons travelling by •Rail to Onehunga and tbe Waikato to pro cure Grattan'fc (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from Is to 3s. W" ANTED Known, that W. Munro has commenced business as Shoeing and General Smith, behind Mr Darby's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. N~ OTICE—AII Parties travelling "by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s. WANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street—For further particulars apply to Mr R Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. CONFLAGRATION. — Wanted all Fire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. W "ANTED Known, all orders left with Mr CamwelL, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. ANTED, Gentlemen, jour Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to be had at Ihe Pantheon, 198, Queen-street.— Ford, Potter and Co. \fcf ANTED to SELL (cheap) w V White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B. ~ Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-Btreets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. PADES at 3s. 3_. j AMERICAN BUCKETS at Ib. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford'B, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Com 6 and see for your selves. Early Pi as, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Millett Seeds, 9d per lb ; Gum Seeds. 2s per z.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31,1875. ANTED, to call tne~attention'of the Publio to our Tailoring Deparmentt. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-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 nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *J* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, _c, Queen-street. f&~ Country Agents wanted. MAN GOLD-WOETZEL 32/6 $ ton at the Market House. TO LET, a good House, 9 rooms, in best part of the city.—Apply to T. Jenkins, Customs Agent, Fort-street. ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGER, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises. No 32, 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. rp 0 RENT OR SELL. A Bush Farm of 84 acres, well timbered, situated 10 miles from Auckland on a good road, with Dwelling house, good Garden, an Orchard, and all necessary outbuildings, haif-a-mile from Landing-place. Adjoin ing, is a good Run for Cattle of over 1,000 acres.—For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga. * mo L E T. OFFICE T"» Lix, in Fort-street, close to Queen street.—Ai^iy -o SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



WANTED, a Law Clerk.—Apply, stating qualification, to "Lex," Box 82, - General Post Office. ANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply immediately at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant. [ Appiy to Mrs. Collins, Hepburn-street. ANTED, a thorough General Servant; references required.—For address, apply office of this paper j ANTED to LET, a two-roomed Cottage, suitable for two young men, or a ■* couple without children.—Apply 24 Wellington street. 0 BLACKSMITHS.—Wanted a r Working Partner, with a little capital, to join Advertiser in starting a business ; single man pre ferred.—Address, Justin Lewis, Post Office, Auckland. ( IJKL Wanted, from 11 to 14 years old, to care for a little Boy ; every comfort, education, and clothing provided.—Apply, by letter, " C.," Staii office. I AN TED Known, that the cheapest i and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well ( of good material, and guarantee a perfeot fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street? WANTED Known, that we make j to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198. Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets ( and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. NOTICE.— The price of Horse J Shoeing from Ibis date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously charged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at low bates, at R. M. HEIGHTON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt street, top of Grey-street -31ft July, 1875. ORANGES! ORANGES! ( ORANGES ! 4000 dozen Island Oranges, ex Belle Brandon, now on sale, or delivered in any quantities, by W. FAREY, 1 Market; and Dedwood Store, Ponsonby. O CARPENTERS AND JOINEBS, ( PLASTERERS, PLUMBERS, SLAT ERS, PAINTERS, AND GLAZIERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 25th Instant, for the { Completion of the Beresford-street Congregational Church. r Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. i P. HERAPATH, : Architect, THE Newton Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East-streets, may be had on hire during the day by parties desirous of teaching rqusic, or for other üßes.—Apply to F. Jeune. ___3ißi p\ITY WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL, , Vj WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mr. Harrison, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. 1 B. M. O. Theorell. English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Drawing. Latin, Greek, French, German, Euclid, and Algebra. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, • from 7 to 9. , INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. j CAPITAL ..£1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £30,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on 1 Hulls for the voyage or time; also on ' Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. ' Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. T> OOTS! BOOTS ! ! BOOTS!!! WILKINS & CO. BEG to inform their many friends and the public in general that they have Commenced Business as BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, At Thompson's New Buildings (corner of Victoria and Albert-streets), and trust by strict attention to business, and supplying a good article, that they will receive a share of their patronage and support. V NOTE THE PRICES. V Men's Elastic Sides, from ) Ma(Je to orde _ 10/ to 20/. > Premises Men's Bluchers, 10/6. ) l remlses- ENGLISH STOCK : Women's Kid Boots from 41. A nice assortment of Children's Boots. Half-soieing and Heeling 4/0. REPAIRS NEATIiY EXECUTED. Remember the Address: THOMPSON'S NEW BUILDINGS, Corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. GOOD Accommodation for two Single Gentlemen in a private family, within three minutes walk of Queen-street. —Apply at this office. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. A Special General Meeting of Members is hereby convened to be held at the V.M.C.A Lodge-room on Friday ening, 20th iLStant, at half-past seven o'clock. All Members having Monies belonging to the Institution, or to any Committee in connection there with, are required to attend, and render an acoount of same. By order of the R.W.G.M. SC. SMITH'S EURNITURE WARE . HOUSE, HOBSOS-STREET. To be dispor-id of—Goodwill, Lease, and Stock, of the above prei_ises. Apply to the Proprietor on the premises. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, July 24, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tues day, the 7th September next, at noon, for the Construction of a Railway Wharf at Point Britorn art, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Railway Wharf." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. OR PRIV ATE SAL E : 50 tons Superior Adelaide Flour 200 sacks Canterbury Oats 5 cases Green's Hams and Bacon 30 kegs Superior Butter. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. LOST, between Onehunga and Prince Arthur Hotel, a Sable Boa. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Mr Quick's Stable. THE Co-operative Meat Supply Co., Supply from this date— Fore Quarters Mutton. 3d $ lb Loins of Mutton, 3Jd $ lb Legs and Loins of Mutton, 4d sP lb Legs of Mutton, 5d $ lb Stewing and Boiling Beef, 3d and 4d ty ft Roast Beef, -d, 5d and 6d $ tt> Best quality Corned Beef, in lOOlbs. lots, 3d $ ft> A. DORNWELL, Manager. pARNELL JTTJRSERIES. MASON BROS. TAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons for the kin J support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns. Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the I Nurseries, or at :Mr! BOBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Queen-street, Town Agent.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. SECOND WEEK. INCREASED POPULARITY OF THE EAKIR OF OOLU! FRESH ATTRACTIONS TO-NIGHT And during the week. First time of Dn. Silvester's most startling Illusion, entitled ANOETOS J THE INCOMPREHENSIBLE, A Legend of the Hartz Mountains 1,000 years ago. —ANOTHER NOVELTY— THE BEAUTIFUL ENTRANCED LADY FLOATING IN MID-AIR ! BOTH SUPPORTS REMOVED ! " This feat perfectly bewilders the audience."—(Vide Melbourne Age, February 3,1875.) Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, One Shilling. First Grand Matinee, SATURDAY AFTERNOON next, August 14. Doors open at 2; Performances commences at 2.30. p I T Y~ HALL. TUESDAY EVENING, 17th AUGUST. MR. D. COPE (PROFESSOR OF MUSIC) WILL GIVE A Grand Miscellaneous Concert, Supported by the following Taiented Ladies and Gentlemen :— Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs D. Cope, Miss Maggie Knight, Mr. D. Cope, Mr. McComish, Mr. Gatland Gentlemen Amateurs, and members of an excellent Orchestra. The Programme will consist of Favourite Overtures, Selections, &c, by the Band. Ciiabmixo Songs, by Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. D. Cope, aud Miss Maggie Knight. Comic Songs, by Mr. Gatland. Brilliant Violin and English Concertina Solos, by Mr. D. Cope. Gems of German Songs (with Violin Obligate), by Mrs. Mitchell. Beautiful Glees, by Gentlemen Amateurs, &c, &c. Prices :—Front Seats, 3/; Second Seats, 2/ ; Back, 1/. Doors to open at 7.30, performance to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs. Brown and Turrell, Music Warehouses, Queen-street; also at the hall on the evening of the performance. ____ * OUWe MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Welleslet-stbeet. WINTER COURSK OF LECTURES, 1875. August 13—"Home, Sweet Home," Rev. P. H. Cornford. August 27—"George Whitefield: his Life and Labours," Rev. W. J. Williams. September 10—"Myths," Rev. C. M. Nelson. September 24—" History of Electricity," illustrated by numerous experiments, J. Goodall, Esq. October 15 —" Revivals," Rev. A. Reid. October 22—Subject to be announced, Rev. E. N. Bree. Tickets, to admit two to the Course of Lectureß, ss. each ; may be had of the Booksellers, at the Rooms, or from any member of Committee; single admission, Is, Seats reserved for ticket-holders until quarter past 7 ; commence at 7.30. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. pfIOBAL SOCIETY AT HOME. THURSDAY, 10th AUGUST. The Choral Society will give an At Home on the 19th instant. Tickets can be obtained by Honorary and Performing Members from Messrs. Upton and from the following Members of Committee: —Messrs. J. M. Clark, A. Clark, jun., A. Dicthelm, Macey Quintal, and W. BPJDSON, Secretaiy. Ladies' Tickets, 2/C ; Gents', 5/. LOST, yesterday afternoon, between the Exchange Hotel and Fort-street, a Leather Purse, con'aining£9in notes.—The finder will receive £1 reward on returning same_to Star office. O R WANGANTJI St. Kilda, J. FiiOWKitDAy, Commander, from Onehunga, weather &c, permitting, on TUESDAY next, 17th instant, at 10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to •OMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARJNES, Onehunga O-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. NOTICE. A Special General Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, on FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at three o'clock, for the purptEe of taking into consideration the advisability of disposing of the business. W. ATKIN, Chairman. DOOTo ! BOUTS! BOOTS! A CHEAP SALE NOW ON AT STEPHENS & CAKTER'S, 136, QUEEN-STREET. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, they are determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS, KEGAHDLESS TO COST. , Cheap Line of Ladies' Boots 2/ Cheap Line of Gents' Calf, E. S 9/ Cheap Line of Children's, from 2/6 ' Cheap Line of Slippers 2/ ** The Sale is a Genui_e One, and will Continue for ONE MONTH ONLY. W Note the Address — STEPHENS & -CARTER, Bootmakers, 136, Quetn-street. "TVEAFNESS! I am possessed of a truly valuable Recipe from the Chief Aurist 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. Read the following extracts of a few of the letters I have received acknowledging their efiicacy, and judge for your selves :— " My daughter, who has been deaf for a number of years, Mr Hannaford's remedy has entirely cured — John Gbey, 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 for nearly a month, and am nearly cured. Mr Hannaford, in my opinion, is a benefactor to mankind.—Walteb Howe, Moore-street, Auckland." " I am so satisfied of your remedy's curative pro perties, from personal experience, that I have remitted you £5 for a 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 watch tick at the bed's head. Send me another box of the various ingredients —Charles McKeegan, Ghuznee-street, Wellington." " I have been under the care of that impostor Rosenthal, but derived no benefit from his treatment. After using Mr Hannaford's remedy for little more than a week, I find my hearing quite restored, so muoh so that I am quite annoyed at any of my friends speaking in a loud tone.—Andrew McMillan, Maketu, Bay of Plenty, Auckland." Letters addressed to Mr T. B. Hannaeqbd, High street, Auckland, will be promptly attended to. rpHE UNDERSIGNED ' HAS FOR SALE : Mnntz Metal, (Genuine), Xl- to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables, from 6 16 to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to lOJcwc, Admiralty tested Canvas, the best assorment in Auckland A large Stock Bolt Rope, Frost Brothers (best) from lj to 4j inch, a large stock on lund Laniard Rope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yarn. Russian Hemp, a large Stock of assorted sizes Wire Rope, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils, Raw and Boiled t Paints and Leads, various colours . Pitch and Resin , 'tail Logs. Patent Logs, <_c. , TO ARRIVE PER CaLLBR OTJ AND DUNEDU A Larue Assortment of i SH I P CHANDLERY. D. H. McKENZIE & O (



THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMESt, A Bi-Weekly Newspapee, PUBLISHED AT TA.URANGA, An advertising medium r-econd to none in the out districts. THF, BAY OF PLENTY TIMES has an extended and steadily increasing circulation throughout the Province, and to Merchants, Hotel-keepers, Drapers, and Business Men generally, especially those having business relations in the various settlements in the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, and Tauio districts, will be found an invaluable advertising medium. The Proprietor has completed arrangem nts for the immediate Enlargement of the paper, a step he has found it absolutely necessary to adopt, in view of the rapid increase of population taking piace in the several settlements on the East Coast and in the in terior. Advertisers favours will be received at the Publish ing Office, Tauranga, by the Proprietor, E. M. Edge cumbe, who is at present in Auckland ; or, Mr. H. E. George, Fort-street. THISTLE HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and R.et _t WINE AND SPIRIT ORE BIN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past Hying erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he i 3 now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or countiy, with the| CHOICEST SELECTION OP WINES AND. SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne- Moselle, pints and quarts Claret-Chateau, Laroso Claret— Lafitte N Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's • Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED CASKS MA*_ UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : S_ RICTLY CASH. Sprits Overproof, tbe same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity, OK SALE—At the Market House :— For Sale, at Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good road, free of tolls, and command ing a magnificent view. The above-mentioned valu able property is immediately opposite to Captain R. D. James' far-famed Orchard and vineries, and adjoins the well-lmown Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms : All or any jart of the pur chase money may remain on mortgage any length of time at 7 %. For Sale, a Large Family Residence off Symonds street. Let for 15s. per week. Price, £230. , £200 may remain on mortgage at 8 % for 2 ytars. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of Rich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post and rails, all laid down in grass, frontage to a navigable creek, and adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. There is a plentiful supply of fresh water all the year round, which supplies the neighbourhood during the summer. Terms easy, and price a bargain. For Sale, 40 acres of good Land, partly bush, at Papakura ; a bargain, £50. tSTLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Market House. AT 2 O'CLOCK TO-MORROW, AT THE MARKET HOUSE. _______ TREES, PLANTS, SHRUBS, &c. The Trees comprise Orange, Lemon, Peach, Plum, Cherry, Fig, Apricot, Nectarine, and other choice fruits. Amongst the Shrubs are Heath, Pinus Insignis, Cypresses, Maerocarpa, Juniper, Roses grafted, etc., etc. The above Trees are from the well-known nurseries of Dobroyd and Co., Sydney; and Messrs. Mason Brothers, Auckland. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, Market House. """ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OP DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE LATE MR. HOB; ON'S, SITUATE IN HOBSON AND NELSON STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN TBE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVDREJ) with instructions from ' Captain Burton, will sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, early in September, due notice of which will appear, Hobson and Cook-streets : 13 Bull ding Allotments. 12-roomed Dwelling-house, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. ■ This is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the City, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. The block of land is so sub-divided as to give the section-holders in each street the advantages of a road at the rear. Further particulars and all information may be had at the oflice of the Auctioneer, where Plans of the Property may be seen. Terms very Liberal. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO THE TRADE. TEAS, Ex 'WILD WAVE, TRANSHIPPED FROM S.S. NAMOA. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at tbe Corn Exchange, immediately on arrival of above vessel, hourly expected, 800 chests New Season Teas 200 quarter-chests ditto ditto Terms at Sale. MONDAY, AUGUST 16 ' FREEHOLD SUBURBAN AND COUN TRY PROPERTIES. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort • street, on Monday, 16th inst, at 12 o'clock, CAMPBELLVILLE—Lots 9, 10, and 11, of Section 3, v containing nearly 2% acres, all fenced and ploughed; good well on the property. NEWMARKET—Lot 10, Section 2, 41 feet frontage to Manukau Road, adjoining Mr Clayton's residence, Lot C, Section 2, 36 f-et frontage to Manukau Road, near Eobson's B'idge. I, CONQUEST PL A CE—Lot 58, 33 feet frontage. And in the Estate of James Hunter Crawford: WAlKATO—Allotment 36, Parish of Koheroa, being an Island in the Waikato River, containing 10 acres MAX a KAH—Allotment 40 of taidParish, 48 acres M'NGONUl—Allotment 48, Pari _ of Oruru, 156 CARLETON GORE ROAD—Lots 31 and 32, of the k subdivision of allotment 25a section 3, suburbs, 95 feet frontage to Carleton Gore Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON*, DI Auctioneers.