GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. W Transfer of the Police. wThe Advertiser strongly ropposes the con *ol of tho police being handed over to the » -^ovincial control, and speaks highly of the \-escat force in comparison with the one tfcdti formerly existed. The Prospectors Claim, Tairua. It is reported that strenuous exertions are being made to get the Governor to issue a proclamation withdrawing the Prospectors Claim from the goldfield so as to clear them of litigation, and then hand them back the thirty acres reserve. The Adveitiser objects to the law of the country being played fast and loose with in this way. Ohinemuri Crushing. Forty-five pounds of stone were crushed yesterday from Ohinemuri, and yielded at the rate of 10oz 2dwt to the ton. "It is not very brilliant, but payable. Brig Drover. The brig Drover arrived from Newcastle yesterday, with 240 tons coal, after a run of twelve days. Another Rich Discovery. Another gold discovery is reported, but no one seems to know the exact locality. Two months ago the Advertiser announced that a man named Stewart had brought in a quan tity of pipeclay looking stuff, which yielded orer fifty ounces of gold on being crushed in the berdan at Shortland. Just before that the same man had crashed similar stuff from which he got sixty ounces. The matter was kept very quiet, but it was discovered that the man had sold the gold to the Bank of Australasia, and since then various efforts have been made to track the prospector. So far they have been unsuccessful. It is thought by many that the discovery is over towards the Waihi plains, but others believe that it is on native land near Wangamata, and that Stewart is keeping quiet because he cannot secure any ground. JN'o one knows exactly where the native reserves are in this block, because they have never been properly defined, and were left in a state of muddle. Want of Roads. Anxiety is expressed about roads to enable the new discoveries to be worked. Melancholy Drowning. A packer named Andrew Peterson in the employ of Mr Banks was 'drowned last even ing while crossing the Kaueranga River. The deceased and Mr Banks were driving a team af 5 pack-horses with 2 cwt of gum each. At the crossind the deceased jumped on his horse to be carried across. The laden horses were driven into the river, and the deceased followed. Mr Banks was last. The horses were swimming, and that which Peterson rode appeared to be in difficulty. Mr Banks had to jump off his horse, which was not laden, and swim ashore. He saw deceased struggling in the water and went in to help him, but just then the deceased disappeared. The packhorse was also drowned. Peterson's body has not yet been recovered, but a search is being made by the police and others to-day. Specimens from the Little Lizzy. The Little .Lizzie got 201bs more specimens laat night. She is now treating 1201bs in their own berdans, and expect 80ozs of gold. The Crown Princess. The Crown Princess broke down No. 2 reef to-day, and had a good general show of gold but no specimens. They have now 100 tons of stuff and 80 lbs. of picked stone, and start crushing on Monday morning at the Bright Smile old battery with twelve head of stampers. The stuff is principally from the specimen leaders. The Pumping Association. The Pumping Association will send down beams for the cistern to-day. The pump rodsj and other gear are all prepared in readiness.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day,

The Financial Statement

The Financial Statement last night is considered satisfactory. This year com mences with a credit balance of £76,385. The £tfar|Bummarising results, says :—" It is very seldom the case that a treasurer, in the face of so severe a blow to his schemes as a refusal of a large loan, could meet the Coun cil with so creditable a balance. Making every allowance for revenue derived from sales of Crown lands which' cannot be expected to occur again on so large a scale, the present financial position of the province is extremely satisfactory The tramway had met a large payment for branch railways, tha contracts for which had been let for cash payments against the will of the Council. £35,828 had been actually paid on the contracts during the past year, leaving a liability to be partially or solely met during the presont year of £118,174. The sum expended shows a very creditable amount of public works having been initiated. The ordinary revenue, including railway receipts, is over £200,000. A great swelling of receipts has arisen from the sale of land in Southland, which reached the high figure of £143,218, and taken together with similar sales in Otago, a total of £235,696 is anticipated. The receipts this year from this source will be £150,000,J which appears reasonable enough considering the large area set apart , yesterday as hundreds. The appropriation asked for amounts to £641,593, against the estimated receipts £565,326, was, however, pointed out. It is anticipated to balance the receipts and ex penditure, as a large sum is put down for railways, which cannot be all expended dur ing the financial year. Although libilities to the amount stated exist, it is again intended to apply for an Otago loan, and the Provin cial Secretary appears sanguine as to the result. Unless this is obtained it is wisely determined to forego large workß, other than those now in hand. Australian Cricketers' Team. Great interest is excited by Mr Goldsmith's letter re visit of Australian team of cricket ers. The prevailing opinion here is that if the" men named come, and the Welshmen send their best six players, it will be useless to compete unless with twenty-two. Frozen to Death. A Chinaman was frozen to death, at Neavis, during the late snow storm. Death from Drink- The body of a man who died from the effects of hard drinking at Carrick has just been discovered. He with two companions drank three gallons of grog. The body was not discovered for some time after his decease.

Four Million Loan. Referring to the four million loan, the Times says :—"As a matter of fact, Mr Vogel quietly got rid of the sinking funds, as none was provided in connection with loans of 1873. The loan seems to have realised a price at which the colony will have to pay little over five per cent. Now by law the interest and sinking fund must not together exceed six per cent, hence the surplus is not quite sufficient to allow one per cent to be reserved for sinking fund. •The mischief has been done without the public having been able to remonstrate against it."

Wharf Accommodation. Pier accommodation at Port Chalmers w bo small that the Harbor-master recom mends the immediate extension of 900 feet. The second pier was only opened a few months f' Ji» ••• Tlle 4 *wjfe Opinion of Public I O 7? TheGd " & Dr. Pollen, and Mr Mac- R«ttww »ttewbpi the|Provincial Oouncil.lnnoh

+«"^ 7* 3 t Governor, replying to the toast of-his health, said that, while firmly believing that the public works scheme would prove immensely successful, he thought the colony should exercise the utmost prudence, and realise the fact that they had gone far enough in carry ing out the project which had daunted many other countries.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) „, . This day. Shipping Business Slack. ±ne wharf trade has not been so slack for years, the Customs' house officers and wharfingers men having perfect sinecures of late. This is very pleasant for the gentle men in. Government pay, but rather awk ward for the lessee who leased the wharf this year at an extremely high figure, too high altogether in the opinion of a great many, as his expenses in such slack times are out of all proportion to the receipts. Trade in all branches is in a pretty sound condition on the whole, but there is a strong tendency towards the same kind of trade plethoric which prevails further South, but most markedly in Canterbury, where stocks of all kinds of merchandise have been piled up to such an extent in expectation of a railroad state of prosperity that recently some Melbourne travellers actually contem plated large purchases with a view of re selling in Melbourne. As for Victoria travellers, their occupation is all but gone in New Zealand, and the Dunedin .Bagmen are now little better than mere hucksters, com pared with what they were a few yeais ago. Another Death from Drink. A billiard-marker named Charles Wilson was found dead in a paddock this morning. He had been drinking excessively of late, and the result was an attack of apoplexy. The Steamer Basby. The steamer Easby had rather a rough passage from Sydney, but behaved well and made a tolerably good trip. She had 42 pas sengers, and over 2000 tons cargo. The New Zealand Hand-book.

Henry Anderson writes in last night's JPost in reply to the Neiv Zealand Herald for stating that the prices given in Welling ton in a portion of the " New Zealand Band book " "are grossly and wilfully inaccurate;" thereby implying that the compiler supplied information which was false. It appears from Anderson's statements that a few, but very few of his prices were altered after passing out of his hands ; but not to any great extent, and not so as to warrant a charge of wilful falsification. It is quite true that just about that time prices for eatables, but especially meat, were astonish ingly low. Legs of mutton were hawked about at a shilling a-piece. The prices were all obtained from respectable dealers.

Sale of the Barque Sunbeam. The barque Sunbeam recently from London, and now on the slip here being repaired has been sold to Mr Cunningham of Christchurch for £4, GOO. She is to be em ployed in the grain trade with Australia.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Detention for Unseaworthiness.

The case of the Bhip Don Juan, late Rosalie, which ha 3 been some time under consideration on account of qnestionable seaworthiness, culminated yesterday after noon by her towing right down the harbour as if for sea. She had not cleared at the Customs and!the pilot was at once despathced to take charge of her ; and in the evening the Customs and Harbour authorities went to the Heads in a steam tug and served her with a writ of detention. She is to return to Port Chalmers. A Supreme Court case is inevitable, and will do good by exposing the faulty Bide of the survey system in vogue.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. The Church Fund Defalcations. Frederick Pavitt, late steward of the Church protierty trustee estate, was brought up on remand at the R. M. Court to-day. Five cases were heard. The first was for embezzling £747 from a Church property trust estate. The second for £713 from the bishopric estate. The third, £136, from dean and chapel fund. Fourth, £389, from the diocesan trustees' fund. Fifth, £2086 from the diocesan fund. The evidence was very conclusive, and shewed that the prisoner, a3 one means of avoiding detection, had made false entries in the Bank pass-book. Several other informations have been laid against him, and it is expected that the total amount of defalcations will be upwards of £6000.

Woollen Manufacture The Woollen Spinning and Weaving Com pany held their first annual meeting this afternoon. The report stated that the plant, which had cost £5022, was in working order. The company will confine its efforts at pre sent to manufacturing flannels and blankets.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

THURSDAY. PROVINCIAL HANDBOOKS.

Mr. Reed, in asking the question on the paper, " Whether the Government will have any objection to explain to this Council the circumstances attending the payment of seventy-five pounds (£75) to Messrs. Reed and Brett for the purchase of 1,000 copies of the Auckland Provincial Handbook for 1875, for distribution among the Immigration agencies in the Home country," desired permission to make some explanation of his reasons for doing so. It was true he knew himself the circumstances, and he took this means as the best for having them made known to members of Council; especially as a few days previously a member had in sinuated that he (Mr Eeed) as Provincial Treasurer had voted and paid the money to his own firm. The late Superintendent being very anxious for prompting the immigration of special settlers, desired to publish in pamphlet form a digest of the new Waste Lands Act, with list of lands open for selection, means of obtaining farms and other special information, for distribution among the Immigration Agencies at home. In stead of this he subsequently asked Messrs Eeed and Brett to furnish a state ment of the lowest price at which all this special information could be embodied in the Handbook, and 1000 copies supplied. In reply, his firm offered to do it, and supply 1000 copies of the book to the Superinten dent, at a reduction of 25 per cent, on the selling price of the book. The offer was accepted, and the additional number was printed and supplied, and he could conscien tiously say that there was not sixpence of profit on the order. He (Mr Reed) was not Provincial Treasurer, nor member of Execu tive, when the agreement was made, nor had he paid the money as Treasurer to his firm, having resigned several months before the money was paid. But he would say that if every £75 spent for immigration was spent as usefully for the province, people would have little grounds for grumbling. Mr Dignan said Mr. Reed had given a very correct explanation of the transaction. The Government . had thought this the cheapest and best way of carrying out the object in view. The transaction had taken place after Mr. Reed had left the Executive. TOE STEWART SETTLEMENT. Mr. Dargaville asked, " Whether the Pro vincial Government will request the General Government to cause the block of land at Katikati set apart for special settlement to be sub-divided by survey into blocks ol dUV acres, or thereabouts, so,as to facilitate the selection or apportionment of the land by or between the various families on their arrival?" £iX . Mr. Wood said it was necessary for tne Government to be extremely cnutiotwu

They had to be careful that they did not involve themselves in any money liability. If no expenditure by them were necessary the work would be done. liXTNATIC ASYLUM. Mr. Roche asked the Provincial Treasurer " Whether the salaries of the senior keeper and male and female attendants of the Pro vincial Lunatic Asylum have been increased by ten shillings per month, as requested by Address No. 72 of last session; and if not, why not?" Mr Wood said it appeared that the vote on the Lunatic" Asylum had already been con siderably exceeded, and that was the reason the increase had not been given. PROVISION FOR MRS WILLIAMSON. A message was received from his Honor, recommending; the appropriation of £1,000 as a provision for the widow of the late Super intendent. FIRST READING. Messages were received from the Superin tendent, enclosing the Appropriation Bill ; to repeal the Public Buildings' Act ; and make other provision for the Inspection .of Sheep,andto Validate the Exchange of Hospi tal and Domain Trusts. These bills were read a first time, and the second readings ordered for next sitting day. MISCELLANEOUS. The gaol-enquiry report, and a bill to facilitate the Collection of Highway Rates, were received from the Superintendent. —Mr Carpenter's motion for the production of cor respondence with persons desirous of forming special settlements was adopted.—The petition of Mr E. L. Green was referred to the Private Grievance Committee.—Mr Lun don withdrew his notice of motion for the production of correspondence relative to Onehunga endowments, the information having been furnished. THE NEWMARKET TOLL-GATE. Upon Mr Dargaville's motion in favour of the removal of the Newmarket toll-gate, to some place nearer the Junction Hotel, a discussion ensued. The Provincial Treasurer said that if the Council passed the motion the Government would remove the gate. Messrs May, Hamlin, and Lundon spoke against re moval, and Messrs Cheeseman and Dargaville in its favour. The Council devided on the question as follows : —Ayes (13). —Dargaville, Keyburn, Reed, Goldie, Macready, Prime, Lloyd, Swanson, Dignan, Wood, Buckland, Cheeseman, Carpenter. Noes (13). —Lun- don, Hamlin, May, Wilson, Boylan, Ball, Bagnall, Roche, Harris, Crawford, Shepherd, Davies, Lusk. The Speaker gave his casting vote with the noes, in order to leave it to the discre tion of the Government to remove the toll if they pleased. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE. Mr Rees, in moving for the appointment of a Committee consisting of Messrs Swanson Reed, Carleton, Buckland, May, Lundon, Sir R. Douglas and the mover to inquire into the purchase of native lands by the Native Land Purchase Department, spoke strongly of the rumours of disgraceful proceedings in dealing with the money for this purpose. He thought light should be let in upon these things.—After some little objection on the ground of the difficulty of holding such an inquiry the motion was carried unanimously. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. The Provincial Treasurer, in • continuing the address in reply, said that the Superin tendent would not accept responsible govern ment contrary to the provisions of the Constitution Act. Mr Wood then proceeded to show, in a masterly manner, that the mode of averaging the contributions of a labouring man, ariopted by Sir George Grey, was the same as that invariably adopted by leading staticians in making large averages. — Mr Bagnall, Captain Norris, Mr Carpenter, Mr Boylan, Mr Shepherd, and Mr Lusk having spoken, Mr iKees replied, and the address in reply was adopted unanimously. The Council adjourned at 7.30.

IMPORTANT NATIVE MEETING.

Rewi Declares the King will "be Upheld-

He cites the Hawaiian Group

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. fAn important meeting between the Arawas and Rewi took place last night. There were Hauhau prayers at opening and closing. Rewi said the Government had been bothering me eight years to make peace, and I refused, unless the land was returned. Sir Donald McLean on his last visit promised to return it, therefore you see me among you. Yon ought to stop the selliag of land, and cease interfering between us and the Government. You do not fight for love of the Government or the pakeha. You fight for money. Thus you want to keep your bad habits going, your drunkenness and profligacy. Prophecying that before long the pakeha would be glad to ask protection from the King. He said Waikato knew that other powers were arming against England. He spoke of the Sandwich Islands, the Maori King there, and European subjects. The Waikato would never give up the King. Henare Te Pukuatua spoke well in favor of the Government, and completely turned the tables on Rewi. He said the Arawa watched the King, and could see no good to the natives from his rule. The Waikatoß were welcome as friends to Maketu, but not as agents of the King. The Waikatos left at daylight for Whaka tane. There are eight hundred natives to meet there. Rewi'a party distinctly deny the report that Sub-Inspector Northcroft was followed by Purukutu. Hopkins Clarke, Esq., follows Rewi down the coast. I presume this under a show of safe conduct. Major Mair has returned to the Waikato through domestic trouble.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Presß Telegram Agency.) This day, Australian Cricket Team.

At the meeting of cricketers last night a letter was read from Mr L. Goldsmith, of Melbourne, stating that in consequence of the generally expressed desire from New Zealand for a visit of a cricket team from Victoria, severaj gentlemen, prominent supporters of cricket here, Messrs A. E. Clarke, and W. J. Runting had been at some pains to ascertain what possibility there was of the event being accomplished, but finding it would not be possible to get a fairly representative Victorian team alone, they had associated themselves with several gentlemen in New South Wales in order to obtain a team comprising six players from each of the colonies to do the tour of New Zealand next, and no doubt a twelve, comprising a majority of the best players will be drawn from the following : Messrs Allan, Bracklam, Cooper, Cosstick, Conway, Goldsmith, Midwinter, and Robertson. There is less difficulty in getting players from New South Wales, and from there probably the best six will be obtainable. Of these Coates will certainly be one. The meeting resolved to co-operate with Auckland, Otago, and Wellington Clubs to ascertain from Mr. Goldsmith the terms on which the eleven would visit New Zea land.

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WANTED to LET, in Aberorombie street. for a rerm of years, a Six-roomed House, with good well of water.-Apply to Mr T. Weaving, ot Mr Case's, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, a good Dressmaker. — Mrs Harding's, Grey-street. Vacaucies for one or two Apprentices. ___ ANTED, a Barmaid. For address apply office of this paper. ANTED, a Dressmaker; none but a competent hand need make application.— Miss Sherwin, Parnell. _ WANTED, Cook and Laundress ; a good situation open ; reference requirsd — Enquire at Mrs Coil's Registry office, Upper Queen- Btn-et. WANTED, by a Gentleman and Lady Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms, with the use of Kitchen, either with or without attendance; a private family preferred.—ffor address, apply Stab office. WANTED, 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. . W ANTED, a Housekeeper's place. yor reference, inquire L, Stab office. The Country preferred. ANTED to LET, one or two un furnished room in the Newton Road. —Apply Star office. O BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a Clicker, Finisher, Boys for the bench ; also, Apprentices for the sewiDg machine department. Constant work.—Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. ANTED KNOWN comfortable Board and Residence for two or three respectable young men can be had at Mrs Leggett's, Drake-street. WANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green •has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seaneld View, and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.8.-L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seedß of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful .New Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that hiß 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,. Ac, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Rod-gum Felloes, *c *C always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand. ANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hors««, Caitle. 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 Cats of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be «etn on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. , OW READY.—A New fcong— "Sleep Baby Mine," composed by S. J. Lambebt, FR.A.S., Professor of Music. May be purchased at ,the Music Sellers, Auckland. Price, Three Shillings. ANTED KNOWJN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Office. LOST, on Thursday, 6th instant, a Magpie.—The finder will be rewarded on re turning the same to D. Fort, Shortland-street. Any one detaining it after this notice will be prosecuted. DEYONPORT.— A neat Villa To Let, situated on the Beach. The house is nearly new, and will be let on favourable terms to an eligible tenant.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office, Devonport, near the Victoria Wharf. ~ OTO P ! At the PANTHEON, on SATURDAY NIGHT, will be exhibited in window of the Pantheon, for ONE NIGHT ONLY— FOORPRETAW, on SATURDAY Evening, May 15. FORD, POTTER & CO. PECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. LEAVING THE PREMISES ! ! Great Bargains in HATS and CAPS will be offered TO-MORROW and the following week, at the Auck land Hat Factory, 168, Queen-street. The whole Stock must be sold before the 21th lust, prior to closing the establishment. fri O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 2lßt instant, for the Erection of an Episcopalian Church at West Hamilton, Waikato. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rp O BTJILDEItS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Wednesday next, the 19th instant, for Additions to Premises .in Chapel-street. Plans, &c,, at my office, Queen-street, P. HERAPATH, Architect. A PARNELL Private Subscription Dance will take place at the Parnell Hall on Tuesday next, 18th May. Tickets can be had from the Committee.—W. R. Mowbray, Hon. Sec. T^URNISHED BEDROOM to LET X? in quiet private family, with use of Sitting room if required, ten minutes walk from Post Office. For address, apply Stab office. rriO MEET THE TIMES. A E L I Co. 8., LONDON HAIR-CUTTING, SHAVING AND SHAMPOOING SALOON, Victoria-street, next door to Mr. Brilten's, Chemist. List of Prices :— Hair cut, 6d.; Shave, 3d.; Shampoo, 6d. T^ W. W O O D H A M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Qtteen-street, Opposite the Market, SOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr E. J. De Lias.- The Lessee takes great pleasure in announcing that ho has succeeded in effecting a Ke engagement with those eminent artistes, ME. 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 FE T-E S ! Introduced with New Scenery, Dresses, and Appointments. Box Office now open at Upton's. SELECT Board and Residence.— Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. TtTCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE __L for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey treets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. nBAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY ijT DISTRICT. TENDERS for the Supply of SCOEIA 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 'aUo' CI S °& PPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. C —1 T7OR SALE, a Four-roomed 9* Jj Cottage and Freehold Allotment, rr_ r irmfir 40 x 100, in Cameron-street, Springbank. There is a never-failing well. Price, £65 cash. Alive-roomed detached House, and freehold allot mfJ go xlo4= feet, in Cameron-street, Springbank; water laid on from three tanks ; flower and vegetable warden outhouses, &c. Price, £iau. g Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment 33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply to HENEY E . WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. JAMES LAWLEE.—Left Chefoo, China, about eight years ago for Auckland. He was tall dark eomplexioned, and slightly pock marked ; age about 40 to 45 years-Any tafonnation will be thankfully received by Philip Y7m. Lowe, Postmaster, GUn, County Limerick, Ireland; or P A . Phillips, Town Clerk, Auckland. T~~ HE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE AMD TO ABRI YE : Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozS Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Rope, best quality, 1| to 3ite rhaln Cables 3- to liin, Admiralty tested SchoS. Smiewt to fact Admiralty tested Baxter Brother's Boyal Navy Canvas gfflSf .^3£S^Sn«T Canvas §ffi!& C£ss^* fISSS Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Beam, Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—White, green, and black, *c. D. H. McKENZIE, CUSTOM HOU SE-STREET. rpHE LATE BOILER EXPLOSION. BUSINESS RESUMED. NICHOLLS & HALL, HORSE SHOERS AND GENERAL SMITHS, Corner of Edwardes and Upper Queen-street. THE above Firm, having secured the property and appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb Firewood and Coal Merchant with the Livery-and Bait Stables, adjoining their I'orge beg to ultimate that they will carry on the LIVERY and BAIT STABLING as before. Country settlers and others win meet with every convenience and attention at a reasonable rate of charges. " Messrs N. & H. are prepared to treat with Cabmen and others for Stabling and Cab-shed at once. And it is their intention to push the Coal Fibewood and Chaff Business as soon as the machinery is put in working order, of which further notice wiU be given. Ovens and Stoves Made atsd Repaired. pURE FOR CANCEE. _b. Samuel Hood— This is to certify that I possessed but very indiffer ent health for the last seven years, and during the last three years and and a-half, I can safely say, that I was scarcely one day free from pain in my back and womb About seven weeks ago I was very 111. so much so, that I was unable to do anything but to crawl about the house for to save funeral expenses, as the doctor I had attending me at the time can testily; and who at the same time left me with the parting injunction that I had better get another medical man —naming one—which I did not do. as I had him be fore. So, in my misery, I sent for you, which Ido not regret, for, from the absence of such long-con tinued pain and suffering I had, and the disappearance of other symptoms, which ho much 'resembled those attending scirrhus of the womb—a form of disease which has been considered as the forerunner and first stage of cancer-are silent evidence? that you have cured me, and which I feel very grateful to fyou for Trusting that the lady who is staying with me (and who came all the way from Wellington to put herself under your treatment) will get well. Yours respectfully. E. 8. BOBINSON. 24, Wellington-street, May 12,1875. rpHE UNDERSIGNED EATI OJ SAL B PORT-Superlor Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casks, and octave* BRANDY— Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit dv Bouche's and De Laage Ells, in flasks and half-flasks W.I. RTTM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY — Dunville's, Greenlesa and Oolville», Sherriff's May, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunvllle a, and Stewart'* 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, quarto and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red and green cases ; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-casks aud cases CLARjST—Medoc, Chateau, Margeanx, 8t Jnlien, *c. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's. Perrier Jouets, Moets Coilin's, and T»e t-ossy'g SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWAKRAHOCK AND CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALK—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant'a, and Allsorip'a pqOTTLED STOUT—Byass's. Blood's. Guinness s and Watkln's. bottled by Byass LIME JUICE CORDIAL— Gillon and Co's pints and qu»rts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCER TES, comprising—Belmont, Stearins, O«a ---keris, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines Pickles Reckett and Son's FRENCH BLUE TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIG*.RS-No2H.S..in 600 boxes, La Caobas. Al beurne, Iquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, E. L Erota, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Grena dinan. &c. TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrlch Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Bicycle, &c PAlNTS—Carson's AHticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Putty, Patent Driers, *c. Hodson and Co* White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drams and barrels, Colza in drums, and ' 'owner's Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARE'S VARNISHES OAK VARNlßH—Blundell, Spence and Co'a, in cases, containing 16 1-gallon tins COBDAGJB—Europe. Manilla, Bolt Rope, Hambro line, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long 9 ax Canvass, Woolpacks, Scrim, and Corn sacks Composition Nails for Muntz Metal Galvanised Corrugated Iron, in 7, 8, and 9 fee', lengths Sheet Zinc, No 11,12,14. ' Indents executed for all rkindajof goods. BROWNi CAMPBELL ft CO.



NE W A U T&TJ |M N ~««_». 188 I^s9^ ~r, «*• 'WINTER] *wm DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention to^his New Stock of AND^yiNTEE I)ress Materials, Which embrace all the different styles and textures procurable, have been purchased in large quantities at a discount, and are offered at a Small Advance on Cost, much below the prices charged by any House in the City. PLAIN & FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. : Home Spun Tweed*, Sergei, French Merinoß, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, &c., &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Black Silks just opened, and will be sold at 20 per cent, below naval prioes! A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At VH per yard, worth 1/6. MOURNING GOODS! «-■ ■ p Black French Merinos, 2 o a g Henrietta Cloths, &j g Paramattas, p !z; French Twills, Alpacas, § § &c, &c, &c. § i saooo GNisaaow A Heavy Stock, and the Prices moderate. AN.IMMENSE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, &c, &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland. GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK op CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. HEAVY REDUCTIONS - Have been Mads nx the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. rro TAILORS.—The toest assort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in Auckland, and the prices charged for cut lengths about 2% % more than. the Wholesale Price by the Piece. WHITE, CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, &c., &c, At the Very Lowest Prices! H. AT KINS, (L*« 93ay; JtJSoHKnttir). ;.. \ ■ ' ; ■■ ■■■• ■'* --.-■■.'■■■■-'-■



■ ■■ " • '~'■' ■ '_ : .1 i : ' JUVENILE QLOTHING. The Great Want of a JUVENILE CLOTHING. STOCK has been long felt in Auckland, ana it has been found almost impossible to get a BOYS' or - I YOUTHS' OUTFIT, of Decent Quality, "Ready made. S. & J. K. VAIL E, Having recognised this want, are determined , . to devote Special Attention to Juvenile Clothing in all its Branches, in sizes from the smallest Boy to Youths verging on manhood. PARENTS AN3? GUARDIANS OF FAMILIES, And Boys' and Youths' Earning tpkik own Livelihood, Will find it much to their advantage to Purchase Clothing at S. & J. R. VAILE'S, Juvenile Clothing Department. JUST OPENED— JUVENILE CLOTHING FOR THIS SEASON, AT S. & J. B. VAILE'S. • , 1 00 pair Youths' and Boys' Double-breasted Trousers and Vests (Sydney Tweed) •j f\r\ Youths' Double-breasted Suits in Tweed, Silk Mixtures, and Diagonals (choice) ifA Youths' and Boys' Double-breasted Jackets in Meltons, Pilot, Diagonal, and Scotch Tweeds . • 900 B°yß> Tunic, Cheltenham, Spanish, and Knicker Suits 1 00 Youtlls'and Boys' Waterproof Capes and Overcoatß o cases Boys' Trousers of» Youths' Double-breasted Black Cloth Vests O cases Youths' Hats, Ties, Shirts, and j General Mercery, o cases of Tweeds, suitable for Boys'wear. S. & J. R. VAILB, JUVENILE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, 130 and 132, Queen-Btreet. ... !:j - ■ ■ ■ < v.. AXLE ARMS. FOB SALE, a Consignment of the above in sizes ranging Irem 2j inches to 31 inches. Just Landed ex Hero. .. ■ SAMUEL COCHEAHE & SON, Fort-streets. ; r 'JHE VERY LATEST NEWS !.! ! DREADFUL SLAUGHTER TO EFFECT A CLEARANCE. Leaving the Province to Commence Business in a Southern Town. ...... , m PREMISES LET, AND SPEEDjY POSSESSION REQUIRED. i, l~iTvy Takes this final opportunity of thanking the public of Auckland generally, and especially the Working Classes, for their liberal patronage during the last six years, and having made arrangements for leaving Auckland, and the Premises being let, he is compelled TO SLAUGHTER HIS WHOLE STOCK OF MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, Of Every Description, at FRIGES Considerably UNDER COST PRICE! A CLEARANCE MUST BE EFFECTED.^. r The Premises will be Closed on Tuesday, April 20, and the Sale will commence on Wednesday, April 21. TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! The Balance of Goods, Household Furniture, Shop Fittings, &c, will then be sold by auction. Note the address— T rT7 yy MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210 QuEEN-ST^EET,. . (Near Coxipland's Stor g I N.G-I IS Q C-L'.A SS. MB J. BROWN will commence a new BLEMUN TABT SINGING CLASS on HTJLLAH'B SYSTEM, on MONDAY Kvenlng, May 24th, at tha Young Men's i--i Christian AnsocUtion Boom, at 7 o'clock punctually. The Second Quarter of the PART SINOINO CLASS will commence on the. same evening at 8 o'clock. Terms: 5s Per Quarter for each Olau. . GEORGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER, [Established 1861.] . Is now prepared to efficiently conduct; ( OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE, _ of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT BATES, , , , ■~-, • •: ■ ■■■■'.• :;:.. ! ' ■■■ j-t-;---'i-( payments prompt. . -. .J : CORNER MA RT, Qxtsen and Wykdham-stkekts. Auckland.April29,lß7s. ~] «, t . : ■ TUESDAY, MAY 18. FURNITURE AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR H, ISAACS, WATERLOO j ! QUADRANT. i E. & H. ISA AC S WILL sell by auction on Tuesday next, the 18th May, at 11 o'clock, The Balance of FUBNITUBS on the premises * , occupied by Mr H Isaacs, comprWng-1 Superior Walnut Biano, by Bord. Paris,. ' Mahogany and Iron Bedsteads, C jU, Feather v' '• and Hair Beds, Marble Top- Wadutandt, Blankets, Linen and Cotton sheets, rillowa. Bresslnf and Waihing Tables, Large j Gilt r,. Mirron, Drewiiif Glawep, Chain, 1 ables,; : ;., t r . • i Crockery. Cntlwry, Kitchen UtensU*. Oarden r r . .-.-;' Tools. Stej^, ladders, OfMw' 'ffiMilini.->■>;do BOndt, «ft" l ■"'" " ' letMie,