MATAKANA.

(prom a correspondent.)

ELECTORAL BUSINESS.

The electors of Rodney have not been un mindful of their political interests during the past three months, so that when our Regis tration Officer, J. M. Murray, Esq., has completed his list of voters for this and the next year, it will be found that a very sensi ble increase in the number of electors will be the result. The increase in the number of applicatious has principally come from the district proper, but very few being, received from Auckland or its suburbs. No doubt the approachiHg dissolution of the General Assembly has had eomething to do with the increased interest shewn in registration, and as a consequence we may expect that Rodney like other Electorates will be the scene of a contest, when the time comes for electing its Colonial Representative in the House. REGISTRAR OF BIRTHS, Sec. Mr Donaldson, who has for some years faithfully performed the duties of Registrar of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, some few ■weeks back tendered his resignation to the Governor, and from a private letter received from Auckland, I learn that his Honor Sir George Grey, upon the recommendation of Mr Sheehan, our member, submitted the name of Dr. Geo. Alexander Cruickshank, as Ms successor. Dr. Cruickshank is an old and respected settler, and I doubt whether a more suitable successor could be found. THINGS IN GENERAL. The timber trade is brisk, farming going Bteadily ahead, and everything in favor of Matakana being a place of importance at no distant date.

THE CATHEDRALS OF ENGLAND.

Me. Denttes of Queen-street, gave his pro mised lime light views of the cathedrals of England, last evening, in Wellesley-street, in aid of the library of the Young Men's Christian Association. The hall was fnll of spectators. His Worship the mayor occupied the chair, and briefly introduced the lecturer, who displayed a series of about sixty views of old English cathedrals, with short descrip tions of the same. These noble buildings were displayed very effectively by means of a powerful magic lantern. The interior and exterior of such places as Canterbury, West minster, Lincoln, York, Durham, and other of the principal cathedrals were shewn to great advantage, but many of their most poetical associations were unmentioned by the lecturer; as for example, in touching uon Westminster, Mr Dennes omitted even to mention Poet's Corner, and the names of any of the mighty dead whose ashes repose with the remains of Shakspeare, Addison, and Macaulay; as also, at Winchester, the name of England's greatest king, Alfred, was not named. We would recommend that in future Mr Dennes confine himself to the cathedrals alone in one lecture, with ampler descriptions, as these would form a distinct and excellent historial discourse. The twelve illustrations to Mr H. G. Bell's " Mary, Queen of Scobs," were much inferior to the views of the cathedrals. Mr Dennes laboured under some disadvantages last evening, as a little singing was promised, but strange to say, the singers did not put in an appear ance. Had "Simon the Cellarer" and the ** Monks of Old" been given according to promise, the lecturer would have had a little breathing time ; but they did not come, and many expressed disappointment. Taken as a whole, the entertainment was very good, and a vote of thankß was very properly accorded to the lecturer, who had been at great trouble and at some personal expense in getting up the treat. Mr. Lambert, with his usual skill, played harmoniously on the harmonium, and assisted in giving effect to the inner scenes. Ib will be gratifying to the public to know that the £500 required to establish the health of tbe institute has been obtained, and that the subscription list will be submitted to the meeting of Tuesday evening next. The abbeys of England will form the subject of a future lecture by Mr. 5 Dennes.

"THE TRUMP CARD."

This extraordinary drama, so full of life and ['■ incident, was again presented to a large audience at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and -with equal success to that of the previous evening. We noticed in last night's Star at some length the peculiarities of Mr DarreH's rare production, which must be seen to be fully appreciated. The acting of Mr and Mrs Darrell needs no criticism, it was complete and characteristic, and in every sense, most satisfactory. In deed, we may truthfully say, that this com pany is one of the best that have been asso ciated in this city for years past, and the character of the dramas produced by the management, has a direct tendency to elevate the stage in the eyes of a fastidious public. The villain Burgess was portrayed with aspect true by Mr Holloway, and Mr Aveling represented the drunkard with marked truthfulness. Mr Thornton was I very happy in his delineation of the Doctor, and Mr Sam Poole was as lively and laughter-provoking as ever in his particular part of the play. The "Trump Card "will be reproduced this evening for the last time. J To-morrow evening, "Leah, the Jewish Maiden," will be produced ; and on Friday, • for the benefit of Mr. Darrell, Shakespeare's 4 philosophical play of " Hamlet."

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS

[PER ALBION AT HOKITIKA]

HOKITIKA,

(From our own Correspondent.)

I Tuesday. The s.s. Albion has arrived. She left Mel bourne on the 31st ulfc., and brings English news to the 30th.

f.'i [A portion of the following appeared in a I , late edition of the Stae last night.]

London, March 26 to 30.

The time for receiving the Californian Mail tenders has been extended to June Ist. Wool sales closed firmly. The opening decline recovered, and ordinary good Austra lian brought equal to November sales, while | superior kinds brought equal to many early ■k rates. Ha,lf : bred realised good prices.—The Pf steamship Northumberland left Plymouth $, yestsrday. —The Prince' of Wales is slightly indisposed. —An immense Tichbbrne demon stration was held,in Hyde Park yesterday. Dr Keheally presiding.—Marton, member for Meath, is dead, •., ■ n.

AUSTRALIA.

• ';" : ■ ' March 31. The murderer Sullivan is still in Mcl- Sj bourne gaol. , , •..',' :,. . ■ On the first day of the Randwick race meeting in Sydney, Sir Hercules Robinson's Kingsborough won the St. Ledger, beat ing Melbourne his only opponent. Sir cules was very successful, ginning also the Champagne and Trial Stakes, and, running third for Doncaster ; Handicap, which was won by Priam. . ,

Diver won the Cumberland; stakes. I Arrived—East Lothian, from Auckland

Mr Murphy, a resident of Shoreham, went to the house of bis neighbor, Mrs Roland, and found her sitting over a bottle of rum quite dead. Mrs Murphy drank from the bottle and died soon afterwards. Both womeDflr^k from the bottle on the pre vious nigh-, ;ln( i it ia supposed to have been poisoned iv ihe interval. Roberts, a cafe proprietor, absconded irom baa on the charge of fraudulent in- Holvency. ,;. . ; ; ... '..„,;•''■.;'.;

PtJand published by the proprietors, Georg & H llagh Eeed, of St. George's Bay, and Henjjr _„, ,| «f Parnell, at their General Steam Pnntuu , ; ; gVyndham-street, in the City of AiwW*»<V *|». I lT^ mr^waniv. 1«»«1 V' IRTK wt '

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Auctions. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, At 12 o'clock sharp, AT THE CORN EXCHANGE, AUCKLAND. TO SAW-MILL OWNERS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. G. W. BINNE7 HAS received instructions from Mr J. W. Waller, who la leaving for England, to sell by public auction, at the Corn ft'xchaage, Auck land, on Wednesday, May 5, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Whatipu Saw-mills, Manukau Harbour, only two years at work, steam and water power ; two breaking down saws, one circular, and everything requisite for carry ing on a large trade. Cuts 200.C00 feet timber monthly. Splendid freehoH kauri forest, containing sufficient timber to keep mill at work for 20 years. Five months' timber in booms, and contractors keeping up supply. Also, Freehold Timber and Coal Yard, 230 feet fron tage to the Government Wharf, Onuhun^a, on which is erectod Jobbing Saw Mill, 12-horse power pot-table engine, plauing machine, bench, &c. ; also, timber racks. About 100,000 feet Kauri Timber, Horses, Drays, &c. Dwelling-house, 4C x 45, containing seven rooms, nearly new, near Railway Station, One hunga ; household furniture, &c Freehold Land, 340 feet frontage, in Lower Queen street, Oi;ehun«a, near Wharf ; 5P allot ments in Hardington's Paddock, Onehuaga ; 60 acres land Whanganuio, Waikato: SO acres land Huns, adjoining Mr Hay's property. Terms, particulars, and catalogues cm be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Auckland ; or Messrs H. Houghton and Co, Dunedin ; Plimmer, Reeves and Co, Wellington ; Waller and Co., Timber Merchants, Christchurch. SATURDAY, APRIL 10. WHALING GEAR "FROM BARQUE ALBION. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, alongside the barque Albion, Queen-street wharf, on Saturday, 10th April, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whaling Gear, Boats, &c., belonging to tho barque Albion. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, APKIL 9. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. LARGE COOKING ST O V E. npHE Subscribers will sell at the 8 Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, at eleven o'clock, General Household Furniture, largo Cooking Ibtove, requiring no setting. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 9. E. AN D H. ISA AC S HAVE received instructions to sub mit for pnblic competition, at their rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 'Jth April, at 11 o'clock, jt!800 worth Melbourne made Clothing .£3OO worth Winter Dress Material £100 worth Waterproof Clothing XIUO worth Assorted Felt Hats. 1 case Jean Shirts 1 case Zanzibar ancl Brandizi ditto . 1 case Royal and Sporters 1 case Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests 1 case Crimean Shirts 1 case Crape ditto 1 case Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests 1 case Boys' Sack Coats 1 case Long Black and Drab Waterproof Coats 1 case assorted Felt Hats 2 cases Winter Dress Pieces, containing Fancy Lustres, French Twills, French Merincs, Cable Cords. THURSDAY, APRIL 8. CITY MART. 3 7 TRUNKS BOOTS, Just Landed ex Baron Aberdark. GRANT & MORTON TXAVE received instructions from -3—fl_ the Importers to sell by auction at thtir Mart on Thursday, Sth April, at 11 o'clock, 37 trunks BOOTS and SHOES, Just Landed ex Baron Aberdare, comprising— A Splendid Assortment .of Women's and Children's. New and Seasonable Goods- Also, 2 Ceases English Grain Kip Leather. Terms at sale. Ttf . McCTJLSKY. * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STRJBET. TpT A E R O A THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, ARE FOE PEIVATE SALE By UEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street, Auckland. - OIL, COLOR, GLASS, AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL r ECOBATING 57, QUEEN-STREET, Nbxt -to Wa!nk. ot New Zsaland. .;. ,-j J. • HENDERSON, Importer of aad Dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, Kouse Painters', Coach and Cabinet Makers Varnishes, Calico, Scrim, Clock and Compass ■Brushes, &c, Ike. TTOMCEOrATHIC DISPENSARY, !JDL 44, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). . . ' -MR. GARRI CX. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Houes op Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JLn company. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insure^ for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, a> Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vesself.-. Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEORGE P. PIERCE, "yiCTORI A STJRANCE COMPANY. FIXE AND MAEI^NE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RTSKS on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessels taken on favorable terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bales. LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or la the Colonies. HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE, AOENTH. 25. QUKKN-HXHKBT.



Drapery- £5. r\TB RECEIPT of the above named amount, I will at once forward, by mail coach or steamboat, CARRIAGE FREE, to any town in New Zealand, the following Goods, or any other List of MEN'S OR BOY'S CLOTHING, Packed securely in canvas and water-proof bale. £5. FIVE POUND BALE OF MEN'S CLOTHING: One pair best Moleskin Troupers, any size One pair of Tweed Trousers, shrunk, and suited for the saddle One superior iilack Cloth or Tweed Coat, any shape Three All wsol Crimean Shirts, large size, and neat patterns Three New Zealand Flax Shirts, large size Six pairs large size Strong Cotton or Military Socks Six White Handkerchiefs, with or without coloured borders One strong Elastic Belt, or pair of Braces. C3?~ Notk —Every article of tho ahove is GUARANTEED 01? GOOD QUALITY, and es pecially suited for strong wear. £5. FIVE POUND BALE OF BOY'S CLOTHING Contains FOUR COMPLETE SUITS, From 3 to 15 years. STRONG MATERIAL ANT) CHEAP. JOSEPH MOSES, LEVIATHAN CLOTHING MAKT, Corner of Queen and Shortlaud-streets, AUCKLAND. THE LEVIATHAN— For Gentlemen's Mercery. THE LEVIATHAN— J''or Newest Styles in Scarfs. THE LEVIATHAN—' Kor Latest Shapos in Linen aad Paper Collars. THE LEVIATHAN— For Seamless Socks. THE LEVIATHAN— For Linen and Paper Cuffs. THE LEVIATBAN— <For ,"Everything Good and Fashionable THE LEVIATHAN— 13 CLOSED FROM Sr'N SKT FRIDAY TILL SUNSET SATURDAY. T M. McLACII LA N, «j> • 218, QTJEEN-STREET, Has Just Opened, ex Dilhnrree, Warwick, India, &c, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS FOR VHE COMING SEASON. tite airr jnery, Manchester, aw dress DEPARTMENTS, WILL EX FOUND KEI'LETE WITH ALL THE NOVELTIES OK THE SEASON. Tho following Specialties are worthy the attention of Ladies: — Whalebone Stay-fasteners, guaranteed not to break. Coats' Coloured Machine Cotton, guaranteed not to twist or break in lining. Ladies' Zanclla Cloth Umbrellas, with Satin Borders ; will wear better than Silk. Girls' Kid Gloves, good and cheap. Dress "Whalebone in eets, obviates tho n o c for cutting and shaping. THE UNDERSIGNED JL HAVE ON SALE POUT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle StfERKY— Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casis, and octaves BRANDY—Henneasy's and kartell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit dv Bouche's and De Laage Fiis, in flasks and half-flasks W.I. RUM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY — Dunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Sherriff's Islay, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's, Burnett's, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints G-ENKVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red and green cai.es ; J H. Henfee's Hollands, in stone jura and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGKR WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARET— Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien, *c. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's Collin's, and ?:e bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDKMAN'S CAWAERA HOCK AND CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALif—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, and Allsopp'o BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, Guinnesss, and Watkin's, bottled by Byass LIME JUICE CORDIAL—GiIIon and Co's pintsand quarts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCERIES, comprising—Belmont, Stearino, Oza kerit, and Fi<jld"s Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Bennetts, Baltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines, Pickles Reckett and Sori'sTFRENCH BLUE TEAS and SO GARS PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS YIN JSGAR—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS- No 2 U.S.. in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beurne, <Vquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, E. L. Erota, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Grena dinas, &c. TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Bicycle, &c PAlNTS—Carson's Aaticorrosion, red and stone . colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Rod Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow PaintH, Putty, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Cj'i White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b drums OILS —Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARK'S VARNISHES OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence and Co's, in caseH, containing 16 1-gallon tins COKDAGK—-Europe. Manilla, Bolt Rope, Hambro lino, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long Flax Canvass, Woolpacks, Scrim, and Corn sacks Composition NaUsi for Muntz Metal Galvanised Corrugated Iron, in 7, 8, and 9 feet lengths Sheet Zinc, No 11,12,14. Indents executed for all binds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO.



Drapery. ■Tji BENCH MERINOS. S. & J. K. VAILE ABE NOW SHOWING THE LARGEST, MOST VARIED, AND BEAUTIFUL SELECTION - OF g E E rx^ 2 R R W % I I H tj n n a J3 o o o <1 . S S X EVER IMPORTED INTO THIS CITY. ANE CASE A LL WOOL Is 7^d. -tJ HNE CASE A LL WOOL Is 9X<J. •**- ONE CASE A LL WOOL la ll^d. -^ ONE CASE A LL WOOL 2s Cd. ■& f\NE CASE A LL WOOL 3s to 3s Cd. **• HNE CASE A LL WOOL 3a 9d. -t* ONE CASE A LL WOOL yj ds to Cs Cd. ■£*■ %gT AN EARLY CALL j^[ Is respectfully solicited; as these Goods represent EXTRA GOOD VALUE, They are sure to meet with Immediate Sale. DAILY OPENING UP A.N IMME STOCK AUTUMN GOODS. S. &,J. R. VAILjE, 130 & IH2, Queen-Street. [Established 1813.] A S II E B, GENERAL OUTFITTER & CLOTHIER, QuEKN-STREET, Opposite New Zealand Bank, HAS JUST RECEIVED A SELECT ASSORTMENT OP SUMMER GOODS, Per Hero ami Wonga AVonga, from Melbourne. Also, an Invoice of GENTLEMEN'S & YOUTHS' CLOTHING, Made specially to order, which he will dispose of at a small advance. DIGGERS' OUTFITS. Nelson and Oeclong Tweeds in Stock in every variety. A large assortment of Hats, Caps, Ties, &c. -V-V. >-*: • • A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK ii. Established in 1874. President : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVEEffOK. Viok-Pbksidbnt : TV. 0. WILSON, B»<J. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday ~ .. .. .. From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday .. .. .. .. „ „ Wednesday .. .. ~ ~ ~ Thursday „ „ Friday „ „ And to receive!JMoney only on Saturday evening! from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which Gper cent interest.is allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. "M"EW MUSIC ! NEW MUSIC !! MISS CHRISTIa¥'s"sONGS, &c, &c, JUST ARRIVED. J. BROWN AND SON'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE. Duets, Piano and Violin ; New Songs, Sentimental and Comic; Vocal Duets, Music for Violin, Piano, Harmonium, Organ, &c, &c, Operas, Operettas, Oratorios, Part Songß, Bishop's Glees, Orpheus Glees, • &c, PIANOS and HARMONIUMS by all the best makers. Melody Organs, Violins. Bows, Violin Cases, Rosen, &c, &c-, Strings for Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Fittings for ditto. MUSIC RECEIVED EVERY MAIL. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by iff,'



BUT RE 0 XI T T'S FBBNOH BLTJB, And lee that each ball is wrapped in paper bearing the name of RECKITT, Ag lti splendid quality has caused a host of Inferior Imitation*. Sold by all respeotable Grocer.? and S tor ok copers. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY ,£2S WOKTH OF SEWING MACHINES, Hand and Treadle, ABSOLUTELY GIVEN AWAY (FREE OF ANY COST, To Members of DENNES'S Second Grand Sewing Machine Club, now forming. Call quickly at— W. C. DENNES'S SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, Albert Buildings, Queen-street. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. In Introducing the TAYLOa'S PATENT SEWING MACHINE to your notice some two years ago, I gave it a3 my opinion txom practical acquaintance with Sewing Machine mechanism, that this Machine would be found THE BEST IN THE MARKET. It gives me much please to state that my opinion has been confirmed by those who have purchased these Machines expressing their vauy ohiat satisfao -1108 with them Notwithstanding the lakg* and stkadilv ikckeahiko sALK of these in the past, I confidently expect still greater results in the future, from the fact that the more recent Machines contain sxiLi. j'uhtjikb. improvements, which require only to be seen to be appreciated. I have, therefore, to invite those who contemplate the acquiring of a Sewing Machine, to inspeot TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINK3 before purchasing. T. PEACOCK, Optician, Agent,



iMBBUftSfMT. li POET BE & CO., QXTBEN-STBBET, AUCKLA]NP, ■g . w g a g $ pq p. E»P. & CO. having just landed, ex "GLENLORA," "WARWICK," and "ANAZI, a large assortment of GENERAL BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGERY, GAS FITTINGS, ETC. wish particularly to draw the attention of the public to the following articles, which have been carefully aelected from the best makers, and the whole of which will be tound ot first-class quality, and will be offered at the lowest paying prices :— Venetian Bronze Gaoaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Lacquered and Bronzed Gasaliers, 2 to 5 Crystal Glass Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Patent Hall Lights Mantel Bracket*, to match the Gasaliers Pendants, Brackets, and Small Fittings all kinds Gas Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking and Heating, &c. Marble Chimney Pieces, and K.egister Gra ;es, Fenders and B'irelrons Coal Vases, in great variety Patent Mangles and Wringing Machines Bronzed Umbrella an< Hat and Umbrella Stands and Tables Jas Dbcon & Soug' Ei :ctroplate and Nickel Silver Goods Lockwood'B Table ana Pocket Cutlery Perry & Sons' Coal Vases, Tea Trays, Baths, Lanterns. &o. Crowden & Garrod's Brushware of all kinds Door Mats, Scrapers, Iron and Wood Tubs, &o. Leamington Ranges, Smith and Wellstood'a Stoves &c, &c, &o. T & J. DICKEY, O . 23 0, QUEEN-STREET, HAVE FOR SALE:— RODGER'S IVORY HANDLED TABLE SAWS, CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES KNIVES, ETC. Squares, Bevels, Spokeohaves, Turnscrews Lockwood's Pocket and Gnm Knives Gonges, Gimblets, Braces, etc. Table Knives and Forks, Carvers, and American Bits, Hammers, and Hatchet 3 Steels Axes, Tomahawks, Shingle Hammers Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks Adjusting Levels, Metallic Tapes. Brittania Metal Teapots Carpenters' Patent Rim Lock 3, sin. to lOin. Trays, Charcoal, Irons, Knife Boards Real Patent Rim Locks, Latches, etc. Boilers, Saucepans, and. Kettles Mortice, Dead, and Drawback Locks Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovons Ewbank's Nails and Flooring Brads Milk Pans, Tin Baisins, and Dishes French Wire Nails, fin. to 4in. Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes* American Finishing Nails, fin. to 2Jin, Butt, Parliament, and T Hinges Axle Pullies, Saah Fasteners DOWNER'S KEROSENE! TIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to Twenty Shilling, and upwards. QUEEN OF SCOTS. SILENT J.ND TRjUE! QUEEN OF SCOTS (with Silver-plated WHEELER AND WILSON'S extras) SINGER'S HOME SHUTTE ;; NEWTON, WILSON & CO.'S PRINCE LITTLE WANZER OF WALES LITTLE STRANGER TABLES 'AND STANDS£FOR ALL THOMAS HAND MACHINES. PRINCESS OF WALES LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO TEE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. Having purchased Mr Montague's extensive and entire stock of SEWING MACHINES—who has relin quished the Sewing Machine business to me, —the public of Auckland and vicinity have now the opportunity of selecting from the Finest and Largest Stock ever exhibited in the colony. Drapery, Hosiery, Ladies' and Gent's Underlinen. Millinery, Dressmaking. A Fit Guaranteed. „ W. C. DE~NNEB Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



By Appointment 10 HIS EXCELLENCY SIB JAMES FERGTTSSO jgEINEIGH KOHN, JEWELLER, jQTJBKN BTKE ET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw the attention of the public to hii Large and Weil-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Stylag and Designs. A large portion of the above consists of Quartz and Oreenatone Jewellery, Manufactured on tha premises. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of the public s LARGE AND SUPERIOR 3TOCK OF GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, And GREAT VAIREXY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are tne best known manufacturers the home market, B3^~ Note the Address :— HEINEICH KOHN, JEWE^LLER, QUE N-STB ET. piANOFORTES FROM £20. harmoniumsTfrom £io. T. B. WEBB'S Mttsic Saloon, Welmslby-stkeet. The Cheapest Place in Auckland for Pianofortes' and Harmoniums, new and second-hand, by the best makers; also, let on hire N.B.—Full price given for second-hand Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Harmoniums, Pianofortes, and Organs tuned and repaired in towa 01 country by the year



ELECTION NOTIC E T"' In pursuancs of " The Regulation of Elections Act 1870," I, Henry Colin Balneavis, Esq., Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City East, do hereby give notico that, by virtue of a bearing date the 3rd day of March, 1875, under tha Public Seal of the Province of Auckland, an Election will be held for tha Ketarn of oae qualified person to serve as a Member of the Provincial Council for tha said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Mechanics' Institute at noon on TuESDAY, the 13th day of April, 1875; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on FJSIDAY, the 16th day of April, 1875. H. C. BA.LNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling-place for the Efoc toral District of Auckland City East: - The Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. AM ERICA 5 SEwTJg MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK ' STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, : AND j ~ COIEPLETE. 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 Mechanical Geniis. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE ia the only practical Low-price Lock-stitdi Sewing Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a Btraight needle, makes the "Lodwsiiteli" (alike on both Bides), has a self-adjusting tension and is adapted to every variety of sewing tir family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heavitet cloths, lid will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tutk. ruffle hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will wort equally welj on Silk, Linen, 'Woollen, and Cotton Goods with Silt, Linei, or Cotton Thread. It is net necessary for us to-endeavour in detract from the merjs of any other machine. AVf claim to sell The Best Famly, Sewing Machine in . tlfe I^arket, , •WlTHOtr^ KfiGAUD TO PRICE,' And we feel confide* that whenever persons wishing to buy Seeing Machines give the ' " Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in coinptition with other maciines it • will bye the preference. ■ ~ . "With the Machinis furnished—Hemmer, Braider Shuttle Bobbins, fl Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage Tale Clamp, and directions for-use. All securely packedi strong case with hinges. • PRICE:- • Complete in b0x;.....'..... £4 iq . With Table andi'readle £6 15 With Table an! Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, iJk and Key £% o Some thousandpf these machines have now been sold in New Zealtfl, and they have given the utmost possible satisf acti, as testified to hi numerous testi monials, which -^forward on application. In proof of theifuperiorityover alTothermachines we guarantee thejfor five years. "' On Sale by—, "W. C. Dennes, keen-street, J. V. Breba, Shortlahd-street And at (Sewing Machine Depots. &E IMPOETEES: i ,:• L. D. 2tA. TH A N k CO., ; AUCKLAND. ____!_ i^fiE h VTM. BiilTlßii JL (BE kND MARIHTS INS-U/A.NOK COMPANY kffiW eLiA^i'D. •,;A.PITiX . .. £750,090, , HXIHITZD LIABILITY. The large aSteady increase of tha business of the Company, aslewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the jfldence of thu public in the institu. tion, and of Popularity avaong insurers. It is contiuji on aount! principles, and la widely, known fr.r lJality nd promptnass in the settle ment of cl.tiri Losses can) paid at any Age:t -7, at option of Insured. i 1 -j A.BOAEDMAN, • ! Manager. WU& iGKLAKI) VENETIAN . JL JND B£ANUFACTORY. M. tORTON BUSBY, B! IKSAKEBiWIKJB WOESBI ■pLSSALS! AND RETAIL, ~s WETIAN' HOUSE, Has ncfEMOVED to those Large, New, and Commod Premises, situated at the corner ,| Queen ayook-streets, where he will continue businessjeretofore. ■ ,-:' . ;■; W~S MOKE FIRE S.: Wfcil£*J3f Ms frfonds for the liberal patronage. beßtoweon hiai during the past eight years, O. BROOKES Eeyfcifor*a iiio pnblic generally that be hu E-feon one of those i^NDSOMB SHOPS !.". . : . j Oppodta the City 11, , . iij I ■■ ■ ' '' j 'M And bpEITED with an BNTLBE NEW STOCK1 I . . • - ' '' EiISH AND COLONIAL BOOTS AKD SHOES . EYffiKY DS3CBIPXIOIT. As* well fcno-iro that C. BEOOiO! sells chea|an any House in Auckland, it isunoeces sary fo a list ot prices. I C. BROOKES, BE NOTED BLUE BOOT, q|b s w st rk c t , jert to Dyaon's, opposite City HaU. , T~E CNDEESIG NB^ HAS FOR SALE flfw AND ,i .... ' ■ fe{>-i I f O A R R IV E k Metal, Nos 14 to 200z3 . r„ -1 ! ering Nails and Felt Slope, best quality, 1J to Sjin I Cables. |to l|in, Admiralty tested m '; fors, from 4cwtto lOjcwt, Admiralty te« : ft Brother's Royal Navy Canvas bck Canvas, extra quality jjtie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas ;' en's Eoyal Navy Canvas i Oil, in casks and drum 3.! To 1 I Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums g I iholm Pitch and Tar, best quality |. Oakum, Sail Twine |s—"Wnite, green, and black, && I D. H. McKENZIE, Oi O M H O IT SE■aT BBE T. ;