PARLIAMENTARY.

/iJßmma 31, -lizabeth 5, Fred 3 ; Coularr—Patrick ?2 21; Oowlay—Thos 34, Clara 33. Win 15, Charts. 11, George 8, Mark 5, Levi l; Clist-Henry 22 Martha a Maud 1; Davles-Silvester 34, Elizabeth 34 \ Thomas 15, Charles 14, Sarah 12, Richard 10 Harry 8. Elizabeth 3, Frederick 1 • idwards— Joseph 30, Eliza 32; Edwards-Thomas 34, Annie 30 Edward 4 Harah 2, Thomas 1; Fairbrolher-William 3S, Isabella 27, George 1; Gr a y-Will lam 25 *. ar(?aret 26, Joknl; Gallagben— Cjrmlius 34, Mary 25 • Hen derson-David 23, Elizabeth 18; Hall—Joseph 32 Jane 36; Hunt—v-rede^^ 2 ._ Eden Eden 3 Frederick 1; Janes-George 32, Lucy 31, Ann 18,' George 11, Elizabeths, James 4. Alfred 2 Harry 1- Jones—Thomas 37, Caroline 39, Mary 16 Jane 14* Caroline 12, Timothy 8, Thomas 6, William 3, Henry 1; Eeeley—J_«m._3o, Anni 3 28 Charles 4, Anni- 2 i^v l ; «''l bb~i T>?T ia_i 39' An« 43; King-Thoma.; 35, Mary 34 Sarah 11, Mary 7. William 5, Genres 3 Arthur 1 ; Kendrick—James 34, Jane 27 Francis 4 Joseph 3, Susannah 1 ; Keenan—Jahn 38 Anne 31 Ann 9 Mary 5, Alice 2 ; Keenan Owen 38 Ellen SO' Lyons 15; Levitt—George 29, Emtly 24 Gorffe 1 ; Xyter-John 39, Ellen 30 ; McCullock—Bober t 22, Margaret 21, Pilchard I; Meek—Henry 3? Mary £7, Henry 4; McCaw—James 26, Isabella 33; McKin— Wm 35; <-race 32, Mary 6, Robert 4, Wm 2- Milb _k -Richard 34, Mary 27 Mary 4, Richard 2, Eliza I; Mann—Henry 60, Charlotte 62, William lienry 03 James 21; Norgrove— Henry 21, Mary 21, Gertrude"V Newton—Henry 44, Phcebe 42, Wm Henry 10, Edith S; Nelder-Jo-ph 35 Eve 41. Mary. 12. Joseph sg Ernest 4, Jo< n 1; Aewell—Rowland~27 Hone 19: Pickering-George 26 : . Mary 24, George 1; Parsons ?*t d i_43,TM? n 1» 4*ii J'^? c. 22 ' Bessie 22> Carles 18 Penh 15, Lilly 13, Frederick 7, Martha 5 Fred 1- Pierce-James 30, Emma 28. William 6, Annie 6; Pook-WlUiam 28. Eliza 23. James 7. Bliz-l; Povn^er -Henry 29 Eliza 29, Harry 3 Kate 1, km-ly 5; Pearce-Fred 30, Louisa SO, Edwin 1 Loni.a 7 George 8; Ryan-John .7, Mary 24, Martin 3, Thomns 1; Roberta-William 38. Hannah 39; Mieth,.rd— Charles 34 Emma 32, Fanny 11, Ada 6. John 2, Emily 1; Saunders-John 36. Mary 43 Willia-n H Anne 12, James 9, Caleb 7, Fred 6. Ellen 3 Water 1; Fencuert-Ludwig 40, Sarah 34, Clara 12,'Matilia 10; Talbot—Daniel 26, Elizabeth 22, Mildred I- Urquhart-Donald 39 Catherine 27, Roderick 1. Vant-Wilham 29, Eliza 30, Rose 8, Louisa 0 Wil- U? m X £ iz? 2- SaDQuel 1; Wright-Frederick 33, Ellen 30, Frederick 15, Ellen 12, Annie 8; Whoriskv— Patack 34, Emily 30. Francis 11, Marg <r_t 9 James 5, Gracey 2; Winers—William 31, Annie 38, Robert 1- Wyatt-WilJiam 32, Ann 33 Ruth 6, Mercy 4 Edith 1; Walsh—John 30, Julia 25, Madgie 1, Philip 20- Barber—Thomas 44. Elizabeth 41. Thomas 13 Aon 10, Isabella 8, George 8, Susan 4, Henry 1- Stevens- Thomas 32, Martha 32, Elizabet'i 4, George 1- Wil liams—James 28, Caroline 28, E.i 4. Ro<e 3- Frank 1; Keeley—Joseph 44, Elizabeth 46, Keziah 24 Giles 22. Elizabeth 16. William 12, Frederick 9; Parkhurst —Stephen 25, Ellen 27. SINQL- M_v._Hyde, William 27 : Urquhart,Colin 72; Annesley, Jacks n 33; Bouccier, John 20; Barton John 29; Bagot. Walter 40; Bell, Joseph 23; Bennett Alfred 35 ; Billingham, Patriot 20 ; *a!_p.r, John 23 ■ Clifford, William 2i; Cremin, Denis 21 ; Bradley' Denis 25 : Clugston, James 26 ; Coulter, Francis 23 • Cowley, John IS; Cousins George 20 ; Casny Mwi rice27: Chater, Henry 23 ; Clark-, Andrew 21 Downing. George 24 ; Davis, George 21 ; Da'-ieli' Francia 20 ; Daley, Daniel 24; Ellis, Henry 24; Pinch' Thomas 24: Eoy, Fhiiip 30 ; Flaherty, Join 20; Foley, Daniel 28 ; Forgariy, Patrick 18 ; Gray J hn 22 ; Gavin, James 20 ; Green, D. 24 : Gralnm John 21 ; Giles, Henry 21 ; Griffiths, William 20 ; Hogan Michael 13 ; Kiely. Thomas 22 ; Keenan, Jrm.s 28 • Leng, Robert 21; Moyna, James 22; McDonald: Luke 20, ifrancis 26 ; Mu'phy, Daniel 22 ; McSwir.ey, John 30 ; Nehon, Patrick 20; O'Brien, Patrick 21; Pet.liell J G. 20; Pilgrim, Kichard 27; Qairda:i, J_hn 25 ; Roffe, William 13 : Ritchie: Edwin Hi ; Alfred 15 ; Rivers, James 18 ; Ryan, John 20; Smurk, Kobert 20 • Bale, Thomas 32 ; Townsend, Thomas _!5 ; Thompson; James 12 ; Unigs, Henry 18 ; Virtue, James 17 • Thompson, James 18; Whitten. John 22 ; Wal>.h William 23; WaU, James 20 ; Walker, "Robert 21 • Williims, Edward 38 ; Green, Clare 20. Single Womejv.—Djjrcan, Sarah 30 ; Ennright Kate 17; Mcßae, Mary 18 ; Ba?ot, Ellen 17, K. 14 , Danniels, Caroline S6 ; Foley, Maria 20 ; McDonald; Ellen 19 : Ash".y. Elizabeth 25 ; Avery, Maria 22 ; Bremen, Mary 19 Button. Emma 16 ; Heile, Agnes 21, M_.ry 26; Castelli, Mary 16 ; Gilbert. Rose 20 Hawkts, Ann 25 ; .Tones, M»iy 23 ; Joel, Martha, 2 J ; Kingsworth, Emily 17; Kenny, Elien 2S ; Kriley,' Maggie, 25 ; Ke<ne, Mary 20; Ktnt, Margaret 20,' MaguTe 20 ; Lane, Abigail 24 ; Lone^gan, Ellen 20, Bridget 19: Newton : Elizabeth 23; Anne 23 ; O'Dris coll, Ellen 23 : Oliver, barriet 10 : Kocke, Julia 27 ; Rohan, Eliza 21; Bhodas, Hannah2o: Sandaver, Mary 31; Shaugneßsy, Catherine 17; Ward. Ellen 22 ; Fitzpatrick, Harriet 18; Young, Fxatces 23 ; W. A. J. G. 2. BIRTHS. 5 7th May.—Mrs Castletca, of a son.

. 24th June.—Mrs Nelder, of a son,

DEATHS.

May 24.—Samuel M. Vant, aged 11 months; measles.

May 24. —Albert Nelder, aged 17 months ; measles.

June 1. —Henry Berber, aged 10 months; measles.

June B.—Margaret Armstrong, 11 months ; measles.

June 12. —Richard McCu.och, 11 months; measles and bronchitis.

June 14. — George Stevens, aged 13 months; measles and bronchitis.

June 15.—Eliza A. Millbank, 11 months ; diarrhoea and measles.

June 18.-Nathaniel Stevenson, aged 20 years ; inflammation of lungs. June 20. —Gertrude Norgrove, aged 13 months; diarrhoea and bronchitis.

June 25.—Mary Beale, 24 years; pbthesis. June 29.— George Pickering, aged one year; diarrhcea and debility. July 2.—Thomas Ryan, aged 2 years ; diarrhoea and debility. July 17. —Frederick W. Davis, aged 9 months; debility.

July 23.—Emelia Theresa Shepherd, aged 7 months; bronchitis. August 4—Henry Jones, aged 7 months ; bronchitis and debility. July 4.—Harry Jones, aged 14 months; bronchitis.

The passengers speak in high terms of Captain Lowe and the officers, and these gentlemen bear testimony to the uniform good behaviour of the passengers, so that we may conclude that the Alumbagh has had a very pleasant passage. Our reporter had the pleasure of reading some very flattering testimonials which were presented to the Captain and to Dr. Warren, the surgeon fluperintendent, who, by-the-bye, is an old friend. Mrs. Mary Anne Sandber comes as matron over the single girls. All the immi grants look healthy and cleanly. The ship was inspected by the Health Officers imme diately on her arrival, and a clean bill of health was given her, everything being found most satisfactory. The passengers were to be landed this evening.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 15s. South British Insurance, 48s : Buyers, 47s 6d. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 52s 6d. Caledonion (double)— Sellers, C(h. Do. (new)— Buyers, 275; sellers, 323 6d. City of London—Sellers, 475. Golden Calf (new)—6s 9d. Bright Smile—Sellers, 335. Queen of May—Sellers, lis. Cure—l4s ; buyers, 14s ; sellers, 15s. Union Beach—Buyeas, 29s 6d ; sellers, 31e. Bismarck—9s 6d ; buyers, 9s ; sellers, 10s. Ajax—Buyers, 2s 6d ; sellers, 2s 9d. ; Gem- Buyers, 6s 3d. Pride of Tokatea-Sellers, Is Bd.

Captain McDearmid, of the brig Moa, in forms us of what appeaas a very remarkable and arbitrary action in connection with tbe examination of officers. He complains that his vessel has been detained some time in consequence of the refusal of the Customs authorities to clear the brig unless the mate, who held a certificate from the Sydney Marine Board, for New South Wales and adjacent colonies, also obtained one for New Zealand. The mate has already been to Timaru, Hobart Town, Newcastle, Tara naki, and Hokianga with the same cer tificate, being cleared in each instance without objection, and the opposition offered to his return trip to Newcastle has put the captain to great inconvenience and loss, the mate he has shipped requiring a higher salary in cmsequence of being called upon so suddenly. It oertainly appears that the laws regulating officers certificates, issued by other Marine Boards, require to be more clearly defined than they now are. Captain McDearmid's grievance seems to be a real one, and it is not wise to subject btrangers in our port to arbitrary restrictions. A schooner and a sail [insight are sig^ Oft" - c go to press. T* ILL l^? c' up two boys .' \ Toarri/ Training Ship. ! * /••.. fr *-yo. George, of Parnell, I r^>sig_me/-. £$era short but painful . 1 jW? *3?d. lady had prevous \__t# uninterrupted good ' y^* 1 CtQ _f_r_/ Nmi,nC^_L^akaPanaare convened' to 3 K/eS^ nP° r* -BfeU night *M.3o\ofy£_Hider the Abolition question.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Yesterday afternoon,

In the House of Bepresentatives at 2.30, Mr Bastian, ihe new member for Wallace, took the oath and his seat.

On the motion for second reading of the Dunedin Waterworks Bill, Mr McGlashan pointed put there was a great amount of dis satisfaction against it. He would oppose the Bill in Committee

Mr Beid presented a petition against tho Bill. The Bill was read a second time on the understanding that objections would be enter tained in Committee.

Auckland Representation. Mr W. Kelly presented a petition praying that another member be granted to Poverty Bay.

Mr O'Neill presented a petition praying that Coromandel be granted a representative in Parliament.

Notices of Motion. Sir Donald McLean g^ve notice to ask for a Select Committee to enquire into the pur chase of the swamp in the block of confisca ted land in the Waikato by Thomas Russell and ntbers.

. Sir George Grey gave notice he would move that a building should be erected for the safe keeping of the valuable library in the General Assembly. Technical Discussion on Abolition ( Ihe whole of the aft-moon was occupied in a discussi-n on the question whether the Abolition Bill being an appropriation measure, had not been brought down ia violation of the standing orders, and the proceedings ought to be begun de novo. The Speaker ruled, that appropriation was only a subor dinate matter in* toe hill, and the measure had been introduced in the proper manner. Messrs. Fitzhcrbert, Wood Sheehan, Sir George Grey, Reid, Bunny, O'Rorke, and Montgomery spoke agrunst the decision of the Speaker, and Messrs. Stafford, Atkinson, Luckie and Sir Donald McLean in support of it. cc

A motion by Mr. Sheehan seconded by Mr. Reeves tbat the decision of the Speaker be taken into consideration on the following dayf was opposed by the Government, and negatived.

LAST NIGHT.

The Abolition Debate.

The Eotisc resumed at 7.30, when the debate on the Abolition Pill was opened by Mr Kolieston, who said he always endea voured when speaking in the House to do so irom a Colonial point of view, dissociating his position as Superintendent from that of metnb-r of the House. He then adverted to what Provincial Governments bad done already—public works, education, and to the m.;ny social benefits which had resulted, and would result, from local government. VVhat bo asked was the reason for the Bill. The people were not dissatisfied. If there had been bad administration, that_ should have been rectified. The short comings of one province should not be made a pretext to destroy all. Neither should the question be dealt with from the narrow and monetary point of view. Even what the Native Mipister called the constant display of antagonism between the General and Pro vincial Governments was but a sign of whole some aciivity and attention to the political interests _of the people. The Government in bringing forward this measure showed forgetfulne.s of tbe first want of rational life. The organisation of Government and society were like those of nature continuous and progressive. This Bill was opposed to all true principles of Constitutional Govern ment. While, however, be was satisfied that we could not remain as we are, circum stances bad arisen which necessitated great changes but not in the manner proposed by the Government. Tbe financial position of the country requites that attention. Thefcolony was now in that position that the Customs revenue would pay little more than interest upon borrowed money. Eveiy family in the colony contri buted from £20 to £30 per head. Evidently tbe bill arose from our financial necessities. Tbe Government were mistaken in chinking they could control the affairs of tbe country from a centre. They misunderstood the value of local government. Their plan was oppostd to the idea of simplification of Government in the examples of Canada and the United States. They should have endeavoured to make the two co-ordinate Governments work together harmoniously, and while exercising a wbolesome restraint they should have aided the Provincial Go vernments in carrying out their work of progression. He maintained that the elec tion of Superintenkents and Provincial Gov ernments were an essential of popular Gov ernment. Provincialism was, no doubt, much overgrown, but any change necessary would naturally come with time. If Pro vincial Governments bad failed in carrying out properly the functions entrusted to them the fault lay with the General Government. He refered to surveys and gaols. Tbe whole administration of the General Government had not been such as to commend itself to tbe people. His idea of simplification of the form of Government was division of the colony into shires to be coterminous with the electoral districts and to possess local organ izations and to have large powers of Gov vernment and taxation, but he saw nothing of this nature in the bill. He thought nothing had ever been done to secure the efficient operation of Provincial Governments. They should have been more fairly represented in the Upper House. He saw great need for reform in our system of taxation. Gaols, asylums, and charitable in stitutions, should be charged on Customs revenue. The real theory of land revenue was to devote the proceeds of the land to the land itself, irrespective of any reference to the compact of 1856. He couM make no thing of the bill but chaos, and thought its introduction inopportune. Firtt, we were never greater slaves to the native difficulty than now. Then the House and the Minis try were never in a more disorganised state than now. In the Ministry there was no

guiding mind. The member for Timaru pulled the strings. The administration of Government in many things was unsatis factory, but eminently so in the matter of confiscated lands. If this Bill passed the land fund would become common property. He was strongly opposed to the clause of the Bill which provided for the requirements of such provinces as had no land fund by Treasury bills. If this Bill were passed immediately the cry of separation would be raised.

Mr Bowen replied. He said that finance had caused the Bill. If there had been financial difficulties the provinces had created them. Never yet had there been a Colonial Treasurer who did not from time to time protest against the raids made for money by the provinces. Ten years ago the mem ber for Hutt charged £125,000 to loan account, having had to provide that sum for the requirements of provinces. Mr John Hall said it was utterly impossible to charge the colonial chest from snch organised banditti who year after year demanded your money or your life. IS o wonder therefore the late Treasurer deteiminßd to sweep them away aliogether. If th* y were nut the country could be candid in financial disaster. The honorable gentleman quoted from a lecture of Mr Godley's giveu twenty years ago, which was prophetic of the posibm the provinces had arrogated. The cir.ums-.-uces which required provincialism then no longer existed, and its continuance was detrimental to the unity of the colony. Referring to the cry raised abaufc the liberties of the people, he compared the-Superintendents to Caesars, who always ignored tha peoples represen

tatives and appealed direct to the people by plebiscite. They had an instance of this personal Government when a Council on duty passing a resolution favouring abolition, and next day rescinded it because it was displeas ing to the Superintendent. It w<s . asier o govern Kew Zealand now from one centre than to govern England in the time of their grandfathers. How could the people main tain that the existence of Provincialism was necessary when it existed in no other coun try. If that were fair reasoning, then the heptarchy under which some of the noblest qualities of the British race were brought out should have continued to this day. A change was necessary. Everyone admitted it. The Superintendents also, from when the cry came from North and South for Abolition, the Superintendents said all or none. The hon. gentleman explained that by retaining Provincial districts they did so because there was a mass of legislation in each province that extended no further than its boundaries, and, to prevent confusion, they intended to leave those laws valid for the present, and to avail themselves of the services of the Su perintendents during the transition, in the same way as a person taking over a new business would retain old. assistants. They had been charged with reducing the capitation allowance, but that was balanced by several Provincial charges, taken over the General Government. Only two courses were left open to the Govern ment. Either to carry out abolition, and earn the gratitude of the country, or leturn to obscunt}' with the gnawing that accom plices cowardance.

Mr Murray Opposed the Bill, and cast a great many imputations upon the Government and its administration.

Mr Ballance made Mr] Maiden speech in defence of the bill. The speech was ex ceedingly good in matter and manner. He combatted in detail tho chief arguments urged againstthe Billby different speakers. He was enthusiastically cheered. On concluding Mi-. Reid moved the adjournment, which led to considerable discussion.

The Government steadily opposed it. A division was taken, resulting in 35 for resuming the debate, and 21 against it. It was now midnight, and more discussion upon the adjournment took place, and ulti mately Sir Donald McLean moved that the debate be resumed at 2.30 that day. Another loug discussion followed by another division ; ayes, 12 ; noos, 34. Mr Thompson then moved an amendment to resume the debate at 7 30 on Thursday evening. This was about 3 a.m.

Sir George Grey and Messrs Beid, Reeves, Murray, and Fitzherbert followed, appealing to the Government not to hold to their intention.

About ten minutes to four, Mr Sheehan announced that the Opposition were satisfied at having made their protest, and the House adjourned.

NEWMARKET MEETING TO-NIGHT.

Doubts having been cast in a telegram to the South upon the representative character of the last meeting at Newmaiket, the Chair man of the local Highway Board, at the request of ratepayers, has convened a meet ing for to-night at the Presbyterian (school room. We hope there will be a large attend ance of residents, and that the meeting this time will not be "packed by Provinciulists."

NEWTON MEETING TO-NIGHT.

A meeting of Newton and A rchill ratepay ers will be held in the public school-room, Karangahape road, at 7.30, to consider the abolition question.

AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The ninth annual general meeting of this Society was held this afternoon in the Museum Buildings, Mr D. Hax in the chair. —Mr Cheeseman, the secretary, report of the past year, which shewed tbat the exhibition of last year was a failure financially, but successful in its show of fruits and vege tables. The financial statement shewed the society's liabilities to be £89 10d.—Mr Thos. Macffarlane regretted the failure referred to in tbe report, and Mr Firth, had thought of abandoning the idea of another exhibition. The committee had it on a public holiday, thinking it would give citizens an opportunity of seeing what Auckland gardeners were capable of pro ducing. The committee had, however, in spite of discouragement, resolved to try again. He would move the adoption, which, upon being seconded by Mr. Layers, was carried. The names of Messrs. A. Gilleslie, D. Mclndoe, and G. H. Layers were added to the committee, and the directors and officers of the previous year re-elected.

LATE TELEGRAM.

MERCER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The W.S N. Co.'s Eangariri is raised, and proceeded to the Heads for repairs last night. Great credit is due to Mr Niccol.

The Waikato came eafely round from One hunga. It is reported that she is to run the passenger trade. \

RUSSELL.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Arrivals : Steamer lona and cutter Fawn from Auckland, Mariner from the Thames. Departures : Christina and Maud, with coal, for Auckland ; lona, for Northern ports.

HOKITIKA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

Lighthouse. Captain Johnson, of the Marine Depdfc, has selected the Cemetery Hill, at Hokitika, as a site for a new lighthouse. (Site approved of by nautical authorities here.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. • The Harbour View has fifty ounces gold from about twenty tons general stuff. The total is 84ozs. retorted.

The Union Beach has a small parcel of rich stone. The crushing dirt is really splendid.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Golden- Calf—The result of the fortnigth's crushing is 130ozs. retorted gold. Prince Alfred battery is crushing with 12 head stampeas, and j. commencement has been made at the Herald with 20 head. Reef still mnintians its size, and shows gold.

LATE SHIPPING.

IMPORTS,

Per Wild Wave, from Sydney : 338 coils fencing wire, 113S bags bone dust, 26 cases acid, 6 tip drays, 20 cusses castor oil, 3JO bags flo'.r, 41 do rice, 296 cases brandy, 500 cases kerosene, 40 do vestas. 1 do guns, 350 bandies fencing wire, 37 quarter-boxes tobacco, 191 boxes.candles. 18 cases jam. 57 boxes tea, 408 half chests tea.—stone Brothers, agent 3.

The brig Wild Wave left Sydney on the 3rd; had variable winris till the 7th, when the wind was nor therly with heavy rain squalls and thunder and li ht ning This lasted till the Bth. Till the 13th had moderate westerly weather. Last -riday the wind Chopped round to the S.E. and blew in stront? gusts with rain and hail. The Thrte Kings were made on the 12th inst. After the I3th continuous head winds prolonged the passage. Mr and Mrs Axam, and Messrs Robert OJdgate and McNamara, are passengers by tho Mon lor NewcMtle.

At the Police Court, Onehunga, to-day before E. C. Barstow, Esq., KM., John Moore, proprietor of tha Royal Oak Hotel, /was charged by Constable Green with selling Lquor to a person being <ther than a travel ler <_>n Sunday, the Ist of August. He pleaded guilty, expiamiug that he had actu ally given the premises over to Mr Smith, who did not know but that this man was really a traveller. The Magistrate imposed the mitigated penalty of 40s and coats.

THE EVENING STAB WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1875



WANTED, a first-rate Iron Turner, al^o a «_od General Fitter, at Wm Viclcery's, Engineer, Victoria-street. WANTED, a respectable active Girl 13 to 14, to make herself generally useful in a private family.—Apply to Mrs. Daudo, near Steven son's Store. Newton Road. WANTED, a young Womaa as General Servant; washing given om ; good references.—Apply to Mrs. Montague, four doors below the Old House at Home Hotel. WANTED Known, that Jas. Halli » V day. Boot and Shoemaker, lias taken pre- . mises in Princes-street, opposite Northern Club. Botos. either pegged or sewn, made on the premises. Gentlemen waited ell for orders at their own re sidences. ', WANTED, a steady strong Lad to learn the trade.—Apply to W. R. Haywood, Wyndham-street. ANTED to LET, a Bed and Sitting Room, with use of Kitchen, nnfur d, 10 minutes walk from Station.—"H.A ," Star nisho WANTE 0, a Boy's Inverness Cape los-t on Friday last, near Newton School, Karangaliapo Koad.—i'inder will please leave it at the above address. W" ANTED, a Small Goods Man, none except a first-class hand need apply.— at the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a Smith and a .Striker. Apply at the Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. ANTED to LET, two unfurnished Rooms near the Victoria Wharf, North Shore. Apply at Mr. JBLemns', Market Corner. ANTED, a Boy.—Apply at the office of this paper. WA NTED, a General Servant in a small family.—Apply to Mrs. Haase, New .street. College Road. \U ANTED to KENT, a small Work ' •' shop, together with steam power.—Address, " Steam," Star oilico WANTED, a situation for a son of the late Captain Doble, a trustworthy lad of 13 years of age, who can be strongly recommended as an active intelligent Boy. WANTE D, a Boy accustomed to the Bootmnking.—Apply to Barker Brothers, Symonds-street, next Caledonia Hotel. rpO BLACKSMITHS.—Wanted a -'_ Working Partner, with a little capital, to join Advertiser in starting a business; single man pre ferred.—Address, Justin Lewis, Post Office, Auckland. WA x\ TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to . call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street WANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for, Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson s, Chemist. ANTED, a General Blacksmith. Apply to G. Leahy, Etna Forgo, West Queen street. ANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For further particulars apply to Mr R Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street, W" "ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Storo. WANTED a Purchaser for a first class PUG MILL.-/*pply at the Fire Kin dler Factory. Albert-street. o>/ ANTjbD, a Beamsman j constant ▼ * work— Ap_lyß Pit' s and Sons. SWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATURDAY Evening. WANTED iinown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bedroom Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses ; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing V. archousc, 148, Queen-street. WANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L, H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. ANTED to -ELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, 4c. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old vie tab—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. PADES at 3s. 9d.; AMERICAN BUCKETS at is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, JNewmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED to SELL, a Seven roomed House, East-street, Newton. Easy terms. Price, .£275.—W. Flood, Exchange. WANTED, Persons travelling Dy Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'fc (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price s to 3s. OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from is to 3s. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 1 ton of Scented Brown Soap 4d. ?! lb., lOd. ?! bar, or two bars for Is. 6d. ; Sydney Oranges, 7 for Od. For Two Weeks Only !—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street—August 6, 1875. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland.. TO ANTED KNOWN, that D. * v Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <_c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his lard , Custom-house treat. TO" ANTED, the general public to »5* know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and -Wakefield-streets, ha_ on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &0., ■fee., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion, * * Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B_?" Country Agents wanted. WANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Come and see for your selves. Early P ; as, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Milleit Seeds, 9d per Ib ; Gum Seeos, 2s per z.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31,1875. ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Deparmentt. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. AN GrOLD-WOBTZEL 32/6 $ ton at the Market House. CONFLAGRATION. — Wanted all Fire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street %fU A-N X_s .__». OOU tuna of Uid T v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Letd, Muntz Metal, Waste Parper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at LjaTTYE is CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound,'at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street.



WATS TED, a good General Servant, Must bo able to cook and wash.—Apply tc Mrs. Collins, Hepburn-street. WAIN TED, a General Servant for t1 c Chatham Islands. Liberal wapes given. Reference* requhed.—Aj.ply to Kamraer & Co., Fort stioet, next to Ciibtom Kous3 WaNIED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. AVhitson, Waterloo Quadrant. WAITED, a young Woman for a Hotel Bar ; previous experience not necessary.— Apply at the Custom-house. Hotel, Fort- Street. ANTED, a respectable girl of 13 or 24. —Apply Mrs De Jough, corner Mount and Kymonds-stroet. %¥/ ANTED, a Servant Girl about ** 15.—Apply to Mrs Hogarth, Symonds stre^t. ANTED KNOWN that W. Way is prepared to supply all customers wanting to buy Firewood and Newcastle Coal, in large andsmill quantities, from <'ne Shillings worth up to a ton (delivered). Also to Remove luggage Note the address : —Abereromie and Symond-wtrcet. WANTED, two (Jarcleners. —Apply to-morrow morning, about seven o'clock, to Stephen Rout, An_lesea-sti-' et, Ponsonby. WANTED, suitable Husiness Pre mises in Quesn-st eet (on lease). Kent not to exceed six pounds weelily, to be paid in advance. - A. Dornwell, WANTED, one ERoom unfurnished (with a fire-place), and partial beard, for a gentleman, neighbourhood of Choral Hall. —Address . " MA," Star oflice. WANTEi>,a respectable Girl about 14- j'cars of age.—Apply to Stephens and Carter, Bootmakers, 130, Queen-street. ANTED to PUBCHASE, a small Steam Engine from one and a-nalf to two and a-half horse-power —Apply at Dervin's Nevada Hotel. BrVSGAIN.—I-'or Sale, a Four roomed House, freehold, off Upper Queen street. Price, £100.—Apply to W. Baker, Penrose ; or, Samuel Wells, 129, Qnt en-street. WAIN TED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Austin, Woodthorpe Villa, Hobson's Bay, Parnell. pP. OSPECTTJS. IHE LOAN & INVESTMENT COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). CHIEF OFFICE: CHRISTCHURCH ULTIMATE CAPITAL £800,000 In £20 taUAitts. TIOVISIOXAL DIRECTORS: Mesirs George Gould, Christ .hurch Andrew Duncan, Christchurch P. Cunningham (P. Cunningham & Co, Christ church) F. J. Urn-rick (Garrick & Cowlishaw), Christ church F. E. A Graham, Christchurch George Hart, Christchurch Philip Hanmer (llanuier <- Harper), Chrht chnrch John Inglis (Matheson's Agency), Ch.istciurch Patrick Laurie, Christchurch It. M. Morton, Christchurch 1 hotnas W. Maude, Chrischurch W. N Milton, Christchurch L. E. Nathan (JL. E. Nathan & Co), Chri.t church The Hon J. T. Peacock, Christchurch Dr H. H. Prius, Christchurch Me-srs E. C. J. Stevens (Harman & Steven.), Christ church George G. Stead (Royse, Stead & Co), Christ church C. W. . v ncr, Christchurch C. F. 'iodhuntur (Vincent & Co), Christ church Robert Wilkin. Christchurch J. li. Way. christchurch W. D Wood. Christchurch With power ta add to ttieir number. TKUSTaES _kd Auditors : To be elected at the first general meeting, together with the permanent Directors. Secketar- pro _em : Fredk E. A. Graham. Backers : The National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). First Issue-£200,000, in 10,00J Original Shares To be incorporated under the Joint Stock Companies Acts, wi.h limited liability, and with power to increase. The amount called up will be £5 por share, payable as follows:— 5s on application, 5s on allotment, and in calls not exceeding s_> per share, at intervals of not less than one month, unless decided otherwise by general meeting. Pre-payment will be accepted on such terms as the Dheotofs miy from time to time determine. Ihe preferential right is reserved to the holders of the original shares to subscribe for an equal number, which may be issued, if desirable, upon the increase of business, but only at such dates and upon such terms as to premium, &c. as may be fixed by general meeting of the shareholders. The remaining 10,000 shares are intended to be offered in London. The Company is established not only for transacting the ordinary business of Loan Companies with respect to landed property, but also with a view to making advances repayable by instalments, as in Building _seo.iations, a style of advance profitable, and ano sate, by reason of the gradual redu.tion of the loan. Ihat there is ample room for the present C impany without interference with existing institutions, is shewn by the f»ct tbat the latter are unable to supply the increasing demand for money at advancing rates. The further objects of this Company are to receive moneys at interest on deposit, and by tha issue of de bentures. The principle of the payment of capital by moderate instalments is adopted as providing for the gradual progress of business, and as forming a con venient mode of investment of shareholders. It is somewhat singular that no organisation has hitherto been formed in the Province of Canterbury, sub able alike for large as well as for small investors, and yet the latter have, by association in Building Societies, under many disadvantages, achieved mote profitable results than the largest individual capital ists. Such societies, however, while ot great service in promoting settlement and being at the same time sources of considerable profit to investors, are open to various objections. The shares are of uncertiin value and unmarketable in their nature. Investors who may be desirous of realising, are met with the diffi culty caused by the absence of a standard market value, and consequently are compelled either to hold or perhaps to quit at a loss The advances are almost confined to town property, and are upon the principle of gradual repayment only; while thejsecurity of rural land is usually preferred by investors, and many borrowers desire fixed terms of two yeaisand upwards. It may also be here mentioned that the latter style of advance in fixed sums under .£3OO (which commands the highest rate of i2teres.) is not usually undertaken by the Loan Companies hereafter referred to. While the adoption of gradual payments of share capital will enable those persons who have hitherto invested only in Building Societies to join this Com pany, there are many persons in the community whose means permit of their investing larger amounts, and to whom, therefore, this Company will commend it self as placing their capital upon a convenient and readily realisable basis, free Irom trouble in manage ment and delay in Investment. In the receipts of deposits at interest, and in the issue of debtnturea, this Company, affor_it>g as it will th .rough security with the most convenient arrange ments, may confidently expect public support. Perhaps it is unnecessary to dwell upon the safe and profitable nature of loan business, particularly in the Province of Canterbury. The following informa tion (taken from the latest issue cf Westgarth s " Co lonial Securities Circular," dated London, 11th June, 1875) will, however, exhibit the prosperity of the two Companies in business here New Zealand Trust and Loan Company (Limited)— Nominal capital, £500,000; paid-up, £100,000 Shares —Nominal amount, £25 ; paid-up, £5. Value—£7 5s to £7 15s. Shares on London Register, £442,175. Average dividend per annum during last ten half years, 10 per cent. ; reserve fund, £42,000. Trust and Agency of Australasia (Limited)— Nominal capital, £500,000; paid-up, £50,000 (and £163,000 at 6 per cent, preferential interest only). Shares—Nominal amount, £10 ; paid-up, £1. Value £1 15s to £2 ss. Shares on London Registrr, all. Average dividend on original shares during last ten half-years, 20 per cent, per annum; reserve fund, £50,000. as shewn by the large sums of undivided profits, wisely reserved, the actual rates per cent, per annum earned by the above Companies have considerably exceeded the dividends declared. The Provisional Directors anticipate that, with the advantages of local influence and an increasing field for investment, a fair measure of success may also be enjojed by this Company, and its original shares be come highly valued. The • working expenses will be adapted to a growing business, and based upon the lowest scale consistent with efficiency. The evident opening for a local institution of a more convenient nature than those existing, calculated to combine the advantages before stated, and to admit of any expansion which may be found suitable, has decided the Provisional Directors in undertaking its formation. Deposits on any application for shares not allotted will be returned in full. Applications, with deposits, will be received at the various branches of the National Bank of New Zea land (Limited); or to ALEXANDER|'SAUNDERS, 2, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street.



; pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. " Can such things be, and overcome us like a . summer cloud, without our special wonder ?"' LAST FEW NIGHTS ! OF THE FAKIR OF OOLTJ, And his Wonderful Entertainment. MASKS AND FACES BY MDLLE. SILVESTER, A NOVEL SKATING ACT, by the Brothers Silvester (tbo californiau Silver Roller Skaters), received nightly with unbounded applause, THE BEAUTIFUL ENTRANCED LADY, In charming Historical Tableaux. Concluding each evening with that gorgeous spectacle, THE FAIRY FOUNTAIN! Last Grand Matinee. Saturday Afternoon Next, the 21st instant. Special Programme for tbe Juveniles ! Million Pricks :—Dreps Circle. 45.; Stalls, 2s. Cd.; Pit, One Shilling! Notice.— Those who have not yet seen the Fakir of Oolu should avail themselves of the opportunity at once, as tlie season must positively close in a few days, to enable tbe management to fill their other engagements. NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL. LIME LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT. TRIP THROUGH AMERICA, Showing over 100 Views, accompanied by Vocal and Instrumental Music. THURSDAY EVENING, lOtii AUGUST, For the Benefit of the Sunday School. Admission, Is.; Children, Gd. . Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. OT) Would oblige by leaving bis •-J a address at 7, Wyndham-street, as soon as possible. TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NEW MAEKET HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. Sir,— We, tbe undersigned ratepayers of the New market Highway District, hereby request you to call a Public Meeting to consider tbe proposals now before the House, and to confirm late resolutions respecting the Abolition Bill and the Local Board Bill. (Signed) H. KEANE, F. a. CLAYTON, And fifteen others. IN compliance with tbe above, I con vene a Meeting of the Ratepayers, to be held at the Newmarket Reading Room This Day (Wednesday), 18th instant, at half-past seven o'clock p.m. James McNeill, Chairman N.H.B. LOST, in Edwardes-street, or there abouts, a sum of Money rolled in an unpaid account of Holland & Co.. Grocers. Much anxiety has been caused, and a suitable reward is offered for information.— Clarkson & Co , 214, Queen-street. AN _" Lady wishing to recommend a really well-disposed Girl, about 15 years of age, who would be willing to make herself useful in assist ing at household work in a i rivate family, residing in the suburbs, will oblige by communicating with " R," Box 175, Post Office. rp~O B~U ILDE RS. Tenders wi'l be received until noon on Friday, 27th instant, for the Erection of a pair of Villas at Pon sonby. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. AVILLIAM FRANCIS HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. TJTJBBER CJTAMPS. Rubbkk Stamps in Indestructible Vulcanite, or the ordinary soft Rubber, made in Twenty-four Hours' notice at the Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. IJI JE WA N A NGA. Messrs. Reed & Brett have been appointed agents for the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis tricts. Copies may be procured at the Evening Stab office, where also advertisements will be received. HENARE 10MOANA, Proprietor. T? O O T B A~ L L. A Meeting of those interested in the Proposed Visit of a Football Team to the Southern Provinces wiU be held at the Thames Hotel on Wednesday, lSthinst., at 7.45 p.m. A full attendance is requested. THOS. HENDERSON, Jun., Captain A. F. Club. TyiELBOURNE CUP. As the List is now nearly full, Shareholders are respectfully requested to pay up their Shares on or before MONDAY next, 23rd instant. Sweeps on THURSDAY Evening at 8 o'clock. CITY CLUB HOTEL. FOR SALE, a Comfortab'e and well built Cottage in Drake-sireet, containing seven rooms, good outbuildings, a well with never-failing supply or water, and freehold allotment. Apply to JOHN SOP PET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, in Graham-street, a substantial Four-roomed Cottage with freehold allotment, on easy terms.— Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TO. LET, in Graham-street, a com fortable four-roomed Cottage, with porch at hack.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, several very superior Allotments in Ponsonby, many of them com manding an extensive view of the harbour, etc.. etc. Also, several choice Building Sites both at the North Shore and South Newton. Also, 200 acres of very choice Land, adjoining the Town ship of Toka Tolia, with deep water frontage to the Great Northern Wairoa. ' 80 acres good Land Omaru, County Marsden. 80 acres superior Land, with frontage to a powerful fresh water stream, Ruatangati, Wangarei. • • And, 77 acres 1 rood 13 perches choice Land in the Hikn rangi District, all of which will be sold at a very low price.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. mo LET. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, close to Queen street.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TWJ OTIC E.— The price of Horse JL^ Shoeing from 'his date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously charged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at low katks, at R. M. HEIGH TON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt stroet, top of Grey-street -3L-t Jnly, IS7S. TO CARPENTERS AND JOINEKS, PLASTERERS, PLUMBERS, SLAT ERS, PAINTERS, AND GLAZIERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, for the Completion of the Btresford-street Congregational Church. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect.. THE Newton Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East-streets, may be had on hire during the day by parties desirous of teaching music, or for other uses.—Apply to F Jeune. < P O RENT OR SELL. ! A Bush Farm of 84 acres, well timbered, situated 10 miles from Auckland on a good road, with Dwelling house, good Garden, an Orchard, and all necessary outbuildings, half-a-mile from Landing-place. Adjoin ing, is a good Run for Cattle of over 1,000 acres.—For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga. pfiORAL SOCIETY AT HOME THURSDAY, 19th AUGUST. The Choral Society will give an At Home on the 19th instant. Tickets can be obtained by Honorary and Performing Members from Messrs. Upton and from the following Members of Committee:—Messrs. 13. M. Clark, A. Clark, jun., A. Diethelm, Macey Quintal, and W. BRIDSON, Secretary. Ladies' Tickets, 2/S; Gents', 5/. ■



SS. RE W A RlX—Lost, yesterday afternoon, between Messrs. Clark Bros., Queen street, and Edwardes-street. a Gold Brooch.—Apply to Mrs Joseph Clark, Edwardes-street. SC. SMITH'S FURNITURE WARE • HOUSE1, HOBSON-STREET., To be disposed of—Goodwill, Lease, and Stock, of tbe above premises. Apply to tbe Proprietor on tbe premises. TO LET— A six-roomed House, with cellar, tank, Ac, near the Reservoir, Karangahape Road Rent, 15s.—Apply to Bamuel Wells, 129. Qneen-street. Tfj D U C A TI 0 N BATE. REMUERA, WESTTAMAKI, AND PANMURE. The Education Rate now duo for 1875 will be called for in the above Highway Districts this week and next, and until all are called on by the Collector.—JOHN ANGUS, Newmarket.' Mr. A. would feel obliged to all living at a distance if they would call at his oflice and pay the rate. • _ o Any person wishing to study the Maori Language may hear of a competent teaeiier by applying to C. Br." de Thierry, at his oflice, High-street, Auckland. MA N G o"_7d~ w" o" eTt zTI 82/fl $ ton at the Market House. t^ O R~ S A L E, -*- to arrive per ' Columbus' and ' Carisbrook Castle': — 75 tons Coarse Salt, 1 cwt bags, Weston * Weitall 25 tons Fine Halt „ >• 140 barrels Soda Crystals 36 drums Caustic SoJa 100 kegs Bi-Carbonate Soda 1000 boxes Belmont Candles (16 ozs) 20 bags Pearl Sago 75 boxes J Sardines, " Leroux 25 boxes £ Sardines, " Penauros " GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioaecr. MONDAY, AUGUST 23. By Order of the' Registrar of ths Supreme Court. COTTAGE AND ACRE, OTAHUHU. THE subscriber have received instruc tions from the Registrar of tbe Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on' Monday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, Comfortable Four-roomed Cottage on the Mangare Road immediately beyond the Toll-gate, and erected on an allotment being a subdivision of a piece of land situate at Otahuhu, Parish of Manurewa, County of Eden, granted to William Thomas Fairburn, the said allotment containing 1 acre 1 rood and 5 perches, and lately occupied by Mr. P. F. Martinson. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THE HAYMARKET. FOB SALE, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, 200 bags Inferior Maize (without reserve) 520 bags Tartarian Seed Oats. ALFRED BUCK-LAND. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, An assortment of Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. - THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. CITY MART. TO IRONMONGERS AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, 90 packages, comprising General Ironmongery, Carpenters' Tools, Hollowware, Tinware, Electroplate, etc., etc., for absolute sale. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, UNDER WRIT OF FL FA. THE SONS OF FREEDOM GOLD MINING COMPANY, MOANATAIRI.HAURAKI GOLD MINING DISTRICT. R. A R T HUE HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, under Writ of Fi. Fa., The Sons of Freedom Gold Mi- c, Plant, and Licence to occupy 37 men's ground; rent paid to 12th October, 1875. * AU Right. Title, and Interest in 900 feet Tunnel Trucks, Picks. Hammers, Drills, Black smith's Bellows, Anvil, Tools, Weather* board Blacksmith's Shop, Store, and Changing Room. Terms—Cash ' PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOBSON, ESQ, SITUATE IN HOB SON AND NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, TjIAVORED with instructions from X? Captain Burton, will sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, early in September, due notice of which will appear, the following properties in Hobson and Cook-streets : 13 Building Allotments. •' Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - house, Coach-house, Stable, &a, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. This is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the City, so close to the main centres of popul_tion,-witb aU the advantages of the suburbs. The block of land is so sub-divided as to rive the section----ders in each street the advantages of a good road at the rear. Further particulars and all information may be had at the office of the Auctioneer, where Plans of the Property may he seen. Terms Liberal ' PRELIMINARY NO! ICE. TO THE TRADE. TEAS, Ex 'WILD WAVE, TRiiNSHIPPK) FROM S.S. NAMOA. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, immediately on arrival of above vessel, hourly expected, 800 chests New Seasbn Teas 200 quarter-chests ditto ditto I Twms at Silt.