detached house, where he had seen the male prisoner lying, after he had missed his money. In company with Detective Jeffrey he searched that room, and found the mis sing £1 note inside the lining. He con fronted the prisoners together, and Nichol sald she would tell the truth now.

'it half-an-hour after Martin went to it iown upstairs, the prisoner Camp bell walked up to the top of the stairs and took off his boots. He was out of her sight about fifteen minutes. He then re turned carrying his boots in his hands, and put them on again at the back door. Before he went up stairs Campbell told her that the prosecutor bad plenty of money in his inside vest pocket, and that by opening one button of the vesfc it could be easily taken. She made this statement in the presence of the male prisoner. Detective Jeffrey deposed that he ar rested the female prisoner. She said it wasn't she but Campbell who took the money, and added other particulars. She said -that they had noticed at dinner time that Martin kept his money inside his vest, and Campbell proposed to rob him if he could get him drunk. She said they got some beer and Campbell chewed up some tobacco and put it in Martin's glass. It was after that he went up-stairs to sleep. Witness added that between five and six o'clock that evening he was sitting in the Sergt. -Major's room, when he heard some one rush out of the guard-room. He saw the prisoner running up High-street. He gave chase, and caught him three parts of the way up High-street. He asked him what he did that for, on which he replied: "You don't blame me surely for trying to get my liberty." Some time after this prisoner sent a message to witness by the watch-house keeper to say that he wished to speak to him. He went to him, and prisoner said he could see now how it was .Nicholson's people wanted to put ifc off on to him. It was the girl who committed the robbery.

Mr Laishley submitted that as the female prisoner was not present, this last statement was not evidence against the girl.

His Worship : Ho ; but it against Camp bell. Of course you only look after your client, but Mr Broham ia looking after both (Laughter.)

Witness continuing : The male prisoner said the girl had first taken Martin's scarf pin, and " planted" it behind a picture. He (prisoner) found out it wasn't gold and ad vised her to give it him back. She then went up and brought down £1, which she planted in a house close by. It was from this infor mation witness and Detective Grace found the note. Prisoner added that afterwards the girl went up and brought down the £5 note and the £1 note, and " planted " them tinder some firewood. The male prisoner had previously been to the station-house, and reported the robbery, but denied all knowledge of it. Witness had then asked him why he did not then give th» same version of it. To this he made no answer.

Prisoner said he had no questions to ask. His Worship : What—not after all this evidence ? That is strange. The prosecutor recalled said, when he lay down he had a gold pin in his scarf. He missed it on his way down stairs. The female prisoner gave it to him. He had told her that he would give her a few shillings if she would give it up and have< no more " blather " about it..

This was the case for the proseution,

The Court here adjourned for half-an hour.

Both prisoners pleaded guilty and the man was sentenced to twelve months and the girl to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

This was all the business,

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GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Tairua Gqldfield. The news from Tairua is unimportant. Scanlan and party, who have opened a 6 inch leader of quartz formation on the S.E. of the Prospectors claim have a good show of gold. From Ohinemuri the only news is that a Teef has been met in No. 1 north of Prospec tors, and the All Nations, and a good payable show met with. Crushing Returns. The Long Drive will have 400 ozs from a crushing of 100 tons. They are retorting to day.

The City London melted£6s2 ozs 1 dwt.

The Queen of Beauty has 555 ozs 15 dwts. The parcel of 19 dwts alluvial gold from Mata creek was lodged to-day.

A trial parcel of Gibs stone from Catran's claim, Tairua, yielded 2 grains.

MAKETU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) JL — Saturday. The Charges against Major Mair. The whole of the charges brought by the natives against :Sub-Inspector Mair have been dismissed. The Government decision on the report of the Commission of enquiry re official misdemeanour ended in an apology being offered to, and accepted by the officer aggrieved. -.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CHEISTCHUROH.

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

Bootmakers' Strike

f|The hands employed in the two principal machine boot manufactories are on strike for an advance of 20 per cent, in wages.

Execution of Mercer- —Racing.

The execution of Mercer is fixed for Friday next. George Dodson, of the Empire Hotel, Dunedin, is said to have purchased a racing mare and several mares from Mr .Redwood. Additions to the Museum. The new Provincial Executive are at issue with the Board of Governors of the Canter bury College and Museum, respecting additions to the latter. The old Executive sanctioned the acceptance of the tender for £14,000 just before retiring from office, and the new Executive wish to withdraw from the con tract by paying compensation to the contrac tors on the ground of insufficient funds in the treasury compared with the demand upon it. The Board of Governors are expected to refuse to agree to withdraw from the con tract.

Typhoid Fever. Mr B. Parkerson, junr, aged 45, ho'ase Burgeon of the Christchurch hospital, died yesterday morning, from typhoid fever. The hospital has been crowded with typhoid fever cases for months past, and Mr Parkerson was greatly overworked. The Lyttelton Murderer. On Saturday last Dr Black, Sheriff, pro ceeded to Lyttelfcon and gave Mercer official intimation that the sentence of the law must be carried out on him at eight o'clock on Friday morning next. On being visited by the Rev. Messrs F. Knowles and J. Willis, and asked to attend prayers, Mercer declined to do so ; and on those gentlemen leaving gaol he remarked that anyone seeing minis ters leaving would think he was going to heaven quick. Bishop Redwood.

Bishop Redwood attended mass at the Catholic Cathedral yesterday, and preached to arJrowded congregation. <T Game Offence. Tj* labouring man named Knight was fined \ for having two grey ducks in his lesion the day before the opening of the tfftg season, and in default of payment wafcenced to two months' imprisonment. H« been liberated by Sir Cracroft Woaying the fine. The Governor, in

response to the petition, had just pre> vinusly signed a warrant for the release of Knight.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Rich Quartz yields— Goldfields Courts- The Cromwell' Company crushed 200 tons for 712 ounces gold. An effort is being made to extend criminal jurisdiction to the Goldfields' District Courfc.

The Forgery Case. Samuel Strackey figured in the Police Court on Friday charged with vagrancy. The police stated the prisoner had sur rendered himself at the station. During the progress of the case information reached them that one cheque he uttered a few days ago was a forgeiy. Drink, Crime, and Wretchedness.

From evidence adduced at the inquest on the body of Mrs Jeffreys it appeared that her husband had been drinking hard for weeks, when the doctor was called in to attend the woman after she was assaulted by Crossan. He was maudlin. She was sober between the first and second visit. Her husband gave her drink, which accelerated death. Mrs Jeffreys, on her death-bed, told the doctor that she dared not send for assistance to expel Orossan as he had threatened to kill her, and her husband was too great a coward to move ! Jeffreys appears to have been well connected; Ho had £30,000 on his father's death, and had £600 a year settled on himself and his wife. Jeffreys was in a state of stupor resulting from excessive drinking, up to the time of his death. The medical evidence is contradictory : one witness swears peritonis could only have been caused by the injuries ; another says it might have been produced by excessive drinking. The inquest was ad journed till Monday.

Melancholy Suicide of a Gentleman

It appears Langsergne left his house on Friday morning only partially dressed and having on a dressing gown. He had lately sustained heavy losses in business ; and it being discovered that he had purchased strychnine from a chemist in town, "his friends became alarmed at his absence. Search parties were instituted, and on Satur day morning his body was found in the bush at the back of house, at Caversham. He leaves a wife and three children. Hefwas French consul here, and held a high position among Masons. Having been excommuni cated from the Catholic Church for con nection with the latter, Masons intend making"demonstration at his funeral.

PORT CHALMERS

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Ship Timaru.

The ship Timaru, seven days from the Bluff, arrived yesterday. She is detained at the Heads by heavy westerly weather. The tug is unable to tow her in. Rain and Snow.

The weather has broken; winter has come with heavy rain, sleet, and snow ; the hills are covered. The change is sudden and severe. The westerly wind is bringing in vessels.

Shipping.—Auckland Passengers. The Duke of Edinburgh, Union, and Bobycito arrived from Newcastle ; tbe Agnes Jessie, from Hobart Town. Sailed—Peerless, schooner, for Auckland ; Ladybird, for Auckland, with the following passengers for the Manukau :—Mr and Mrs Salmond, Mr Banner man,-and five boys for the training ship.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Sunday,

Suicide of the French Consul.

M. Langstine, French Consul and wool broker, committed suicide on Friday through taking strychnine. The body was found yesterday in the paddock near his residence. Deceased was involved in pecuniary matters, but only to such trifling extent that many of his numerous friends would have assisted him. He was high up in the Masonic craft. A meeting of that body was called last night to take steps for his funeral. Winter Weather.

It has been raining, snowing, and thunder ing during the day. The weather is intensely cold. The water supply is all right.

This day.

Opening of the Provincial Council. The thirty-fourth session of the Provincial Council was opened to-day, by the Superin tendent, at noon. About 26 members, and all the Executive, with the exception of Mr Stout, Provincial Solicitor, were present. The Superintendeat's address was very lengthy. It stated that 12,311 emigrants had arrived during the year. - The great drawback was a want of house room. £12,000 had been borrowed from the Colonial Govern ment to erect cottages repayable in four, years-tthe amount was in deposit. in the Savings Bank. The revenue for year was £244,766, the traffic on the railway £57,000, Compared ..with £35,000 last year. > The Clutha; line will be opened in July on the completion of the Chain Hill Tunnel. He considered the general question of Edu cation would become inoperative^ £21,000 had been spent ■j on L school buildings during the past year. ~He: hailed with very great pleasure- the -construdtion of branch railways by public enterprise with private capital. He alluded to Mr. Conyer's retirement as manager of the Railway, and stated that to his exertions the im provement in the traffic receipts is mainly due. He paid a tribute* of'respect to the late Mr. Auld, agent for the pro vince. 'JEe stated that the province lost a valuable public servant. He intimated that a school of mines would be established. The Superintendent concluded by alluding to the proposed abolition of the provinces. He admitted that a change in the present Constitution waa necessary, but he was altogether opposed to the modus operandi propose^- H e instanced that Otago and Canterbur7 contributed more than half the Consolidated revenue of the entire colony and averred by abolition, their resources would be still more drawn from^'He expressed him self favorable to unity of colony, but sub mitted that the surest course to obtain that end would be by every province being depen ent on itself, and contributing a fair share toward the support of a Federal Government at Wellington, and also fair a share of the debt already incurred by the colony by con sistently pursuing ftia course, the provinces would draw together as in v the case of Otago and Southland, and so the unity aimed at would eventually be brought about and get the financial separation of the North and South practically accomplished.

LYTTELTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency]. This day. Sailed yesterday ship, W. W. Smith for Auckland. Hudson for Auckland. Arrival of the Tintern Abbey from London. Arrived: Tintern Abbey, ship, from Lsndon with Immigrants. A heavy S.W. gale is blowing, and there was no communica tion with the vessel last night.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday.

The New Hospital. The new hospital will occupy about two acres. The whole of the buildings will be constructed os brick and cement. The hospital will contain 112 beds^ and' that number*will entitle the H'elJirgton hospital to'become recognised aa a hospital having the number of beds required by) the examining

Board of the United Kingdom, and which, will enable young n.en to commence their studies for the medical profession in New Zealand instead of having to go to England. The hospital will be situated a little beyond the lunatic asylum.

THE EEV. C. M NELSON ON EXPENDITURE ON AMUSEMENTS VERSUS SUPPORT TO THE CHURCH.

During the course of an able sermon last evening on the text, '' Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when 1 come." The Rev. 0. M. .Nelson strongly urged his hearers the duty of contributing systematically to Church and charitable objects. He drew a very effective comparison between the offertory at the Rev. Charles Clark's sermon in aid of the Ladies Benevolent Society, and the payment by a similar audience in the same hall on a following night for admission to his entertainment. We give his con cluding remarks : —

" I have said, dear brethren, that no one can fix for another the proportion of what he should devote to God and works of mercy and charity. By this of course 1 mean no one can do so in a positive manner; nega tively we may, in a measure. We cannot say what it should be, we can with confidene say what it should not be. Confidently then, I say to each and all here present it should assuredly not be less than the amount we expend on our pleasure and self-gratification And such an idea, I suppose, we all admit in theory, and fancy, I daresay, we may be carrying out in practice. But is it so. do you think, with the bulk of our people here in Auckland ? Let me give you an illustration in figures and judge for yourselves. Any case may well be taken for an example, and the case of the offering made last Sunday evening in the Choral Hall in aid of the Ladies' Bene volent Society will suit my purpose, as well as any other. By the courtesy of a member of Committee of that Society, 1 have been favoured with an analysis of the coins contributed on that occasion. And what does-it reveal? -Here we have a popu lar preacher, a crowded audience, an object for charitable effort, thoroughly catholic in its principle, and universally admitted to be most worthy of support ;—and the voluntary contributions amount, to what ? Why, just one-third of the amount paid on the follow ing evening for a lecture and musical enter tainment, under the auspices of the same popular preacher! And in what measure did those who contributed make their offer ing, as compared with the said literary'and musical entertainment ? Bear with me while I tell you : for I can scarcely bear with my self in detailing the pitiful story of paltry meanness. Out of the large number then present, only (supposing, as usually the case, one coin for each) 2 gave more than 3s (or the amount paid for a first-class place at that entertainment), 56 gave within Gd of that amount, 63 gave the sum for a second-class place. 369 gave the price for a gallery ticket, 247 gave half that amount, 74 gave less than preced ing (18s 8d in all). Also, supposing each person just enumerated gave only one coin, not less than 200 pa/ce-nothing at all! Well, now, is that a creditable picture of the reli gious liberality in our midst ? You may think so, if you will: I don't! Or to come nearer home. Let us look at ourselves, and what is contributed here towards the expense of divine worship, and the support of the Church and its minister. A careful analysis shows that for two and-a quarter years past only one_in three, indeed hardly so much as that proportion, give at all. True, we are somewhat systematic in levying funds, inasmuch as we have seat rents. But, I ask, is £1 a person for a year of 52 Sundays, besides other services, a sum which ought to satisfy us for all demands for public worship, with no offertory added. That amount indeed comes in most cases, wet Sunday or dry ; but I have never dis covered that after a miserable offertory, in bad weather, there is any appreciable in crease next Sunday. Why ? Because there is no system—no laying by in store. Besides more than half the seats in the Church are free. Therefore if there is the same propor tion of non-givers among the latter, two-sixths or one-third of the regular congregation here never give anything, according to the average, for the support of public worship. I look upon this as about as lamentable a statement as I could make; and Ido bo only under a painful sense of duty. For what is worship ? Not prayer only—for surely it were mean in the extreme to be always asking from God and never rendering Him anything; nor is it praise, only —' for to sing to Him with our lips expressions of ' gratitude which we never acknowledge in deed in His house i 3, to my mind, little short of blasphemy and hypocrisy. Oh ! may God put it into" the hearts of you all, dear brethren, not to go on deluding your selves with the idea;that yo)ur. are doing your Christian duty in all respects. In the one respect on which have been dwelling to-night we are all sadly and culpably deficient."

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council took place this afternoon. His Worship the Mayor in the chair. Present: Councillors Daldy, Brett, Macready, Hurst, Buchanan. PUBLICITY. An application from Messrs Holland and Butler for the privilege of painting advertise ments on the city urinals was granted, as far as the urinal at the foot of Victoria-street. DEFECTIVE DRAINAGE. In onsequence of Mr E. Bartley - com plaini g of the water standing under his works ■ op in Albert-street, the City Surveyor was instructed to see to the same. . ■~ >, ■ BEACH KOAD. The correspondence respecting this dis puted thoroughfare which has been already published, was read. Mr Macready thought there was no call for them to interfere.

Councillor Daldy said there was no road made at present. It had not been laid off nor accepted as a road.

STANLEY-STBEET CROSSING,

A letter was read from the Chairman of the Parnell Highway Board, drawing attention to the state of Stanley-street at the Swan Inn corner, and suggesting that the Board should make some permanent crossing before the winter rains set in.

Mr Brett said it was absolutely necessary that the matter should be attended to at once. The amount of traffic through Parnell was very great, and unless a path was made on properly paved, the mud would be ancle deep after every rain. Mr Brett also alluded to the general condition of the footpath from the railway bridge to the top of Constitution Hill, and moved that the matter be referred to the Streets' Committee, with power to act. WAITEMATA CORNER. On a complaint being received from Mr. Edwards, of the want of a crossing from the Waitemata Hotel to the wharf, Councillor Buchanan mo red that it be referred to the Streets Committee. IMPROVEMENTS. The Mayor stated that in accordance with a resolution passed at the last meeting, the City Surveyor had made a survey of the new streets formed by the Improvement Commis sioners, and said to be ready to be handed over to the City authorities, and now sent in his report. Councillor Daldy moved that the report be referred to the next meeting of the Council. NAVAL BRIGADE. Permission,was refused to CaptainLe Roy, of the Naval Brigade, to fire blank cartridge from the guns in the old barracKs on moon light nights. VULCAN, LANE" A numerously signed petition was received

from the inhabitants of Vulcan Lane asking the City Council try to get the Lane widened A letter from Mr Somervil declining for varions reasons to have the change made.

,The subject was dropped. THE WATERWORKS

.The following letter was received from Mr Errington in reference to the new water works :—

"To the Chairman and Committee of the Auckland Waterworks. Gentlemen,—l beg to report that satisfactory progress having been made with the various works now being carried out, that is, the engine pond at Western Springs, reservoirs at Kyber Pass, and reservoir at Ponsonby. I, therefore, recommend that the payment of the con tractors, Messrs T. and S. Morrin, of the sum of £1,000 .be made on account, and in accordance with clause .27 of the general conditions, and without prejudice.—l have thfi honor to be, yours obediently, Wm. Errington, Engineer.";/ On the whole, the Surveyor considered that the streets would be a valuable acquisi tion to the city in supplying an easier gradient to and from the city as well as a ready means of branching off to any part of the eastern side of the city. About £1,000 would be required to furuish metal for the roads during the wet season. It was resolved that the payment be made. Messrs T. and S. Morrin wrote that they had appointed Mr Goodall to represent them in all matters concerning the waterworks. Mr Macreadedy was elected to represent the Council in the Harbour Board and Mr Buchanan m the Improvement Commis sioners. , WATERWORKS LOAN. The following statement of accounts in connection with the Waterworks Loan was made by the Mayor: — Report op Finance Committee on the Pre sent Position of the Water Works Loan. '■£ s. d £ c, d. Gross proceeds of the loan 98,195 0 C Expenses on raising lonn todate of' arrival'of , money here '.1.'i. •'1..876 2 7 Preliminary expenses in curred up to April 23th. 5,920 0 C 90,CQ0 3 5 Nett amount of contracts— Morrin (contractor) '72,603 0 0 Motion 9,000 0 0 Engineer (balance) 2,000 0 0 84,563 0 3 Balance for contingencies £6,037 3 2 Deposits in Bank New Zealand. £ a. d For 0 months, from April 29 73,000 0 0 „ 3 months from April 29 5,000 0 0 „30 days 10,000 0 0 Balance credit account 2,000 3 5 ,£90,000 3 5

Late Telegram.

Xt Macandrew on the Land Compact-

[SPECIAL TO THE STAR.]

DUNEDIN.

This day,

The principal "part of Mr Macandrew's speech was delivered at considerable length with additions and questions. He deemed the necessity for change was not far to seek. The cause wag the present condition of the affairs of one thing was clear must not Ibe partial abolition of the provinces. They must stand or fall together, or else merge into one another, as Otago and Canterbury might well do. It was usefull to disguise from themselves the fact that abolition of provinces meant appropriation of the provincial revenue for Colonial purposes. Otago and Can terbury, which hitherto supplied the lion's share of the consolidated revenue have still more to do so, implies that the revenues from railways constructed by the provinces will become colonial revenue, and the administration of waste lands and settle: ment of country without less responsibility to the people than at present, and co far aa Otago is concerned is conducive to the public interest. Personally, he did not share in the belief that the land compact of 1856 would become unalterable law. It could not be so while the Parliament of New Zea land waa composed of such conflicting elements. The main question for the people of Otago was whether they would submit to be swept into the maelstrom of colonia finance. The" destiny of the province was in their ; hands if they only roused themselves superior to local jealousy. A radical change in the political frame-work of the colony was necessary, and if it only took the right direction it would be a happy day for the colony when the new Pro vinces Act was passed. Me was per suaded that if they went back to the Constitution Act and all the respective provinces rely on themselves, which a Cen tral Government for purely federal purposes, the provinces having full disposal of their revenues, contributing to the proper main tenance of the General Government, and payment of the colonial debt, it would be better and more conducive to the reduction of the cost of administration and greater efficacy. At present the Central Government was neither able to reduce one or increase the other. The colony had already abstracted two millions of provincial revenue, not one farthing of which was expended, in the pro vince.

r»inii^ MOftßAl, MA¥ 3,-IWS.



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Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at bis Yard , Custom-nouse atreet. ■_ WAJNTED, the general public to know that W. KIKBY, corner of Queen and Wakefi eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime Sand, Sholls, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-Knm Felloe*. &c *0., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand. WANTED KNOWN, the bes price given for broken i'lint Glass at Auck land Glass V orks, V nion-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most us-"f ul t> e-v Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plarts, and a. choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R. B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist^ Sole Agent for Mason Brothers. TH E Annual Ganeral Meeting of the Parnell Football Club will be held at the Wind sor Castle on Thursday next, the 4th prox., at 8 o'clock— H. E. COTTAjy, Hon. Sec. TO L E T, TWO HANDSOME SHOPS Corner of Rutland and Queen-streets. Plate Glass Fronts. Ken*. -JgjgJ^Jß^ 30th April, 1875. STOLEN or Strayed, from Pantcmre, on Wednesday evening last, ■ a-young Straw berry Cow, branded W. on ihorkht side—Any per son who will give information of the same to Mr Higgins, Panmure, or to the office of the paper, wil 1 be rewarded. . - . . • rrTo B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of May 3, for additions to a Residence at Kyber Pass Road. • : R. KEALS & SON, . . - u-i- -Architects. NEW, SONG will shortly be issued.—A New Song by S. J. Lambert, F.8.A.5., Professor of Music, Auckland. ■ .-, ..;;,■ "a ugkland registry office ■il for Servants, junction "of Queen and Grey streets, nearly ppposite\the Fire-bell. 1 1 '— — ; ; CWlks HAND EMBROIDERY* Imported direct from Switzerland. ( : ; ■" INSEBIIONS AND EDGINGS. A, H. DIETH EL M, ; \ SHORTLAND-STREET.



FOE', SALE, a Butchering Business. Cash purchaser liberally dealt with.—Apply to Mrs Hammond, junction of Grey and Queen-streets. rjp 0 MALCOM NICCOL, ESQ. Dear Sib,—"We, tho undersigned Electors, beg that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the Seat in tho Auckland Harbour Board, to be vacated on the 10th' May, by. the retirement, of Mr Tonks, and in the event of a contest, pledge. : ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return : — ■-'•■ John Bigetow H. B. Morton- ' Isaacs Eggerfon I> H. McKenzie J. »nd J. Soppet James Ansenne L Peterson Bell Brothers B Keane Geo Holdship and Co Thomas Macky H. G. w*i. Stewart and Anderson J. W. Waller William Rattray H, G: Ogle GeoW. Binney Thomas W. Brown G. H. Clarke Jno Lamb James G-. Oonway Fredk Carter Wm Doughty Jno Lamb H. P. Anderson iSederson and Spraggon Henderson & Macfarlane Tt Whitson and Sons H W. Head John Buchanan Benj Tonks and Co Edward Wayte K. Porter and Co Thomas Inglis W. T. Must and Co T. and 8 Morrin John Robertoa Arch Clark and Sons Oeo W. Owen Anderson and Co J.,Casey J. Nearing H. Elliott. TO THE HAEBOTJR BOARD ELECTORS SIGNING THK REQUISITION. Gbntlembk, —I have much pleasure in acceding to your request If elected, I will devote time and at tention to the duties of Member of the Harbour Board, aud will use my utmost exertions to promote the best interests of the Harbour and Province of Auckland. | Yours faithfully, M. NICOOL. Anckland, April 30,1875. LOST,: between Grey-street and Pitt-spreet, on Thursday night, a Gold Brooch; description, tnree leaves, and a greenstone in the I centre, with drops to the end.—Anyone returning it to Mr Friend. Qneen-'treat.fJlntiii'r will b« rpw^e-i.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. „ - ' TO-NIGHT! • g H ? W TO-NIGHT! *A 8 © £; Will be presented for the last time, jg H GKACE EGERTON'S DRAWING-ROOM TO LET, Which was received on Saturday evening with shouts of Laughter and Applause. TO-MORROW EVENING—New Entertainment, entitled, ■: 1 THE MAN IN POSSESSION. PRICES :- Dress Circle, 3s ; Family Tickets to admit four, 10s (to be procured only at Mr Upton s, where a plan may be seen and seats secured); Stalls, 2s; - Door's open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. 0U N G M~E K'S~C HEIST lAN ASSOCIATION. ' A LIMB LIGHT EXHIBITION SCOTLAND. Will be girenin the above HaH by Mr Dennks To-merrow (Tuesday) Evening, 4th May. Selections of Music. , Admission, Is each; to commence quarter to 8 0 cIOCK. Proceeds in aid of the Library. TO MERCHANTS.—The advertiser ' having had 10 or 12 years experience (from youth) of ofllce Mffl in London-shipping, book keeping, correspondent, fee., willing; to _take a situation at a nominal salary.-Address "Jonos, Tyrone Buildings, Cuatom-house-gtrget. rnflE TEMPLAR BENEFIT X SOCIETY. Members are reminded that tho Monthly Meeting will take place at the Newton Hall To-morrow (Tuesday), 4th instant, at 8 p.m. sharp Busmess of importance. Secretary will attend at MO p.m. to receive contributions. Secretary. PR EM I NARY NOTICE. To be sold by Public Auction on or before the Cth June next, at Q.C.E. Hotel, Sbortland-street Auck land all the stock Furniture, Fixtures, Kitcren Range, Gas Fittings, Chandeliers, Brackets with about 400 feet of Gas Pipings, Street Lamp, Billiard Table Billiard Room Furniture complete, Paintings; also Bar and Bar Fittings, including ahout 50 square feet of Plate Glass Mirrors of the best quality, Regis tered' Grates and Wooden Screens, Matting Oilcloths, almost new. The above is to rTe sold to make room for the new Building that is to be erected on the same |g round. . _ JOHNMENZIES, Proprietor. A MEETING of t.ha United Boot makers of the Auckland Boot Factories will be held in the V.M.C.A. Booms on Monday Evening next, the 3rd inst. at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Members are p&iticuJarly requested to attend. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOABD. TENDERS FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. TENDERS ■ will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the,3oth November, 1875, at noon, for the construction of a GRAVING DOCK In this ' port, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endowed, " Tender for Graving Dock." ' WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. rpHE annual meeting of the Auck- I land Football Club will be held in the Club room, Thames Hotel, on Tuesday, 4th May, at 5 p.m. sharp. All persons interested in the game are re quested to be present. Business: Election or officers for the ensuing year. , T OD GE AfiA, '348, 111 Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, Auckland, 3rd May, 1875. The regular monthly communications of the above Lodge will be held at the Lodge-room This Evening (Monday), 3rd May, at 7 30. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. .^ ' Secretary. 0-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY charge— 4d. for LEGS MUTTON. 4d. for LOINS MUTTON. i . .-. 4(1. for SHOULDERS MUTTON. ' 3d. for FORE QUARTERS. 1 A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA-' J\. , TION. FOURTH PRIZE MEETING. 'Competitions on 7th and 12th May, 1875. , Entrance fees must be paid to the Treasurer (Mr J. C. Davies) by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, sth May, , , , . • , A. DEVORE, \tt Seca ■ ' EDW. COOP_ER,; llon-Sees- . nBAETON ROAD HIGHWAY VX DISTRICT. - -•;•'« Tendsrs for works in the Grafton Road. District will be received on Thursday, the 6th instant; at noon, i Plan and specification may be seen at my office, JOHN GOODALL, C.E., ! Canada Buildings. IVE SHILLINGS REWARD.— Lost, on Sunday nitrht last,., a Jet Brooch, between the Queen-street Wharf and the bottom of Constitution Hill. The finder will receive the above reward onleaviDgit at the office of this paper.' -' ■ rpo THE ELECTORS i • ■ '; OT THE AUCKLAND HAEBOUE BOARD. '■■' ' '■ i ... ?. r i !Td-'OC "j ..•." .. - —.' • ajtNTLBMEN,—At the request of a large number of influential Electors oflbe above Board, 1 have coniented to allow myself to be nominated for the Seat to be vacated by Mr B. Tones on the 10th May, and In the event of being elected, I will use my very beat endeayonrs to promote the interests of the Harbour Board and the Province generally. I am, Gentleman, jYours faithfully, j H. S. MfiYEBS. Auckland,'3oth April, 1875. T6~TPE LADIES OF AUCKLAND AND VICINITY; "" MISS NORMANBY,. -: ' WEIjI^ESI.ET-STKEET, fPour doors from Queen-street), Takes this, opportunity of informing: them that she has commenced business as DRESSMAKER and MILLINER at the above address, where she hopes by giving a good- fit, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage and support. ■ . Miss N. having had large experience m some of the leading houses in the West End of tendon, is well versed in all the newest styles. References, if required, to Ladies in Auckland who have already favoured her with their orders. . Ladies waited on at their homes, or their own , materials made up with care. /CANTERBURY POTATOES. A V^ fine sample on Sale.—Roberton and Co., Durham-street. rpENDERS will be received until X the sth May for Re-shingling and Sundry Repairs to the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, at Messrs Fleming and Stevenson, where specifications may be seen. TTNTON BEACH GOLD MINING U COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this 1 day made a Call (the 4th) of One Shilling per Share, payable to the undersigned, at the office of the Com pany, No. 21, Insurancerßuildingß, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the 19th day of May, 1875. ■ J^FRIAR CLAKK^I ; Secretary.



•VTOTICE OF REM OVAL. In announcing the removal of the, Fitting Shop Agency to those commodious brick premises in Shortland-street, three dooos above the Bank o± New South Wales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine or almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, of adjusted, than In any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for. Singer■ s Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, androther first class machines. Repairs to all kinds of small ma«hi norv GEO. W. HESLOP.,, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. mH E " WANGAREI: COMET." Advertisers having business with; Wangarei, and others are notified that the Wangarei Comri, a weekly journal, subsidised1 by ' the settlers, and receiving -J general support at Wangarei and neighbouring dis tricts, will be issued on the Third Saturday in May, and'will form an admirable advertising medium. . , ? . , ; , Communications addressed G. B.j Aldkrtox, care of Star Office, will receive attention. SELECT Board and #esidence,-r- Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. __ ...^ "ftpTAA TO LEND on PreeHoia c—i &OUU Security.-^plyto^ High-street. t^OESALE, a Seven-roomed -*- House and Freehold allotment, 33 &?JJh=Ml& feet by 100 feet, in Newton Eoad, close to its junction with Symonds-atreet; a good well. Pr A Four-roomed Cottage in the suburbs, with Free £l2s. ; "■■•' ' Apply to henry c. Williams, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. ■ ; ' • t • E V 0 N PORT. TO LET, a comfoitable Six-roomed Cottage. . •■ - * Apply to AMTJEL COCHEANE * SON, , Fort-street. rpSE TJNCE R S r<»E D - HAVE ON SALK POET-Saperior Old Red. in wood and totUe SHEERY-Werior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr..cas*s, and octaves BRANDY- Hensessy's and kartells, in wood ana case. Also, fine old Vintages for private family aud Bisquit dv Bouches and De Laage Fils, in flasks and half-flasks W I RTTM-30 0.p., in bhds and qr.-casks „ ~ ] WHISKY -Dunville's, Greenless and Colvilles, Sheriff's May, John Eraser's Brachla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, DunvilWs, and Stewart'? in cases SCHNAPPS-Adolphe Wolfe andCo.'s, quarts and GENKVA-John de Kuyper f in rpd and green cases ; J. H. Henies iiouanos, IS rtonffi and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGBR WINE, in qr-casks and cases 1 OLAJWX-Medoo, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien Ac. MAEASCHINO-Noyeau, Curagos/orange and white, BITT^ISS Angostoa, Orange, and Pomer- M CHIMPAGNB-Cliquot'a. "Perrier Jouet'a, MoetV '' S PACA n;NS nM^ELL yE-Dienh M d'3 quarts and LINDEMAN'S CA.WABBA HOCK AND CLAKET AMERICAN hLTG£[T WINE (Mascatelle) _, BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Deveniah, Tennant'a, an« BOTTLED PS STOTJT-Byas S 's, Blood's. GulnnesßS quarts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet '« '_ GEOCERTfiS, comprising-Betoont, Stearine, o« kerit, and Fields Candles Crashed Loaf Bngar Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines Reckett and Son's FRENCH BMTB ; ; TEAS and SUGABS _„„., „__„ PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VrNEGAR-Champion's No 24, in bulk and cue CIGiES-No 2 H.S..in SOO boxes, L« Cwbu. Al beurne, iquiUa de Oro, Alonzo Careche,^. L. . Erota, Sir Robert P«el, Flor de Solor, L» Gitaur ~, TOBACCO-Raglan Twist, Hendrich Hudßon/BeUe ■ > Brandon, Childrey, Bicycle, &c -- ■ PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red ana «Mne H .. .. colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White I*^."^K White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, PutW. Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co'« White Zinc and White Lead, la 281b. dnim. •OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, I'owner's Kerosene _. NOBLE AND HOAKB'S VARNISHES OAK VARNl3H—Blundell, Spence and Cos, la case?, containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGK-Europe. Manilla, Bolt Rope, Hambro- AU &™« GSS"JS. Wo'olpacks, Scrim, andCora sacks Composition Nails for Muntz Metal , , Galvanised Corrugated Iron, in 7, 8, and 9 lee, lengths Sheet Zinc, No 11,12,14. Indents executed for all kind* of goods. "I 1 BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. g¥ob^"sT¥¥i ; N;, , c AUCTIONEER, [Established 1861.]" "' '4 ' '"* Is now prepared to efficiently, conduct. OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE, \ of all kinds, at from 30 to; 50 per cent. • %SS .THAN KATES. payments prompt. i |O 0 RN E R MART, QUEEK AMD ."WYNDHAM-STRKBTS.' /-: Auckland. AprU29,1875. TO-MORROW. TO CLOSE "CONSIGNMENTS. - ■'■'BRANDY, GENEVA, CLARET;' B. T ONK S SklPt 0: ; .; WILL sell to-morrow, at 12 o'olocK,' i accounts, 35 cases Brandy r^TTrt .; .: V '" • j'/ I ; r r 47 cases Geneva, JDKZ 30 cases Claret Sherry, Port, and Bitters. , >. ; •,, , : .. ; . ~ WEDNESDAY, MAY 5. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, MAHOGANY THE subscribers. have received in structions from Gr. B. Davey, Esq., who is Wednesday next, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FUENITUEE, consisting of — ■■ ■ Wataut Pianoforte by Chappel, Mahogany Hair.-seated Suite, Mahogany Jioo Tabto, Carpets, Easy Chairs, Grate, Curtains, Mats, , Oil Cloth, Double and Single Wood Bedsteads, Iron Bedstead, Spring Mattraas, Palliasses, j Srasses, Dressing, Tables, Mirrors Bath, ' Leather-covered Chairs, Fetters1 and IlvSns, Booking Chair. Bookcase, Clock, Lamps, Cupboard, . Glassware, Kitchen Utensils, Tubs, C^urn Wheelbarrow Garden Tools, Grindstone, Fowls, Saddle and Bridle, ' Good Watch Dog, &c, &c. ; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, * , Auctioneers. > > : : TO-MORROW. GI T V M AR T. 800 T S AND SHO ES. GRANT & MORTON. > HA YE received instructions to sfell by auction, To-morrow (Tuesday), May 4th, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of Boots and Shoes, compiislng-Men'B, Women's, and Children's New and Season able Goods. Also, Cookham Boots >' i 1 Men's Wellingtons and half do. Men's Watertight* Men's Calf E. 9. Boots ~••• '~-:-:, : ; ; -;.;r,^jft Ktrr^a'J : Boy's and Youth's Blucher do TJppert, Lasts, &c, *c. • .' Terms at' sale.