This profit, amounting to £6069 7s. 2d., shews the annual yield by these three lines of railway on the capitalised cost to be therefore a fraction over two per cent. The Auckland Railways for a few months the Auckland and One hunga line was not worked in a satisfactory manner ; the cause is explained. It is now removed', and there is no reason to doubt that traffic will henceforth be carried on with due regard to economy and public conveni ence. Complaints as regards rates for pas sengers and goods have been made, but rea sons are given for considering those com plaints unjust. The loudest complains have been made <bs to the scale fixed for the line from Auckland to Mercer. Whether these jj,plaints are justified hon. members are left to iudge for themselves from the following > facts :—The leDgth of the line is 43 miles, and on it there are several miles of very steep gradients. The first-class passenger fare for the whole distance is 11s, the second-class is 7s 6d, and the rates charged for goods vary according to description from 15s 8d to 12s D er ton. The coach rate for passengers be tween Auckland and Mercer up to the open ing of the railway was 15s, and the waggon rate for goods from 60s to 655. These facts speak for themselves, and will, I think, be admitted to be a complete answer to the complaints that have been made. With a view to assist in developing the Waikato mines, ib is intended to fix a special haulage rate for coal from Mercer to Auckland at 7s. 2d. per ton. On the Canterbury and Otago Lines the profit for the provincial year ended 31st March laEt is given as £19,041 Gs lid and £22,323 9s 6d respectively. The bridge over Manawatu Gorge, opened lately, is 428 feet in leDgtb, and is one of the largest in the island, and is suitable for both road and railway traffic. The Total Length of Eoad m the North Island. completed or in progress is 1888 miles of dray and 526 of hoise roads, at a cost of £478,073 Us Bd., viz. : In Auckland, •£168364 : Bawke's Bay, £70,224; Welling ton, '£164,074 ; Taranaki, £75,422. It is proposed to utilize as far as possible the services of the Constabulary to maintain these roads, and when these are not available other provisions will have to be made. The Three Large Water-races for supplying water on the goldfields have all of them proved much more costly under takings than was anticipated. A further sum of £41,000 is required to complete them. The excess is caused mainly by the large expen diture necessary to secure the stability of the head works of the Nelson Creek and Waimea races, and the large water-race at Naseby. But Mr Richardson is ready to admit that the late Government, of which he was a member, made a grave error in yield ing to the pressure which was brought to bear upon it, by entering upon the construc tion of these races without more reliable A Large Number of Public Buildings have been erected under the direction of the Colonial Architect, but the high prices of labour and material of all descriptions have compelled the Government to hold over all those which the requirements of the public service permitted. The "Coal Exploration." of the Buller field has been proceeded with as rapidly aa possible, and the plotting of coal outcrops has been going on contem poraneously with the survey of the country between Ngakanau and Mount Rochfort, and between Mount William raage and Cascade Break has been completed. A rough esti mate of this aJea gives as much as 140,000,000 tons in seams of twenty feet and upwards, attaining at one point a thickness of 53 feet. The brown coal of the Kupakupa mine, Waikato, is being steadily worked, the seam holding 18 feet in thickness. At Uaglan, the coal formation again appears. At Miranda Redoubt it occurs, varying.from 16 to 18 feet. The almost inexhaustible coal fields in Otago are now being worked to a comparatively large extent, and, with the facilities that will be immediately offered by the railways in course of construction, the development of these mines will be rapidly extended. The same remark applies to the coalfields in Canterbury and the neighbour hood of Greymouth.

The Inspection of Machinery has been brought into force, and machinery in 351 establishments inspected, and 513 steam boilers. The fees amounted to £903, the expenditure to £824.

Railway Appropriations to be Taken This Year Out of Loan

should be only those which will tend to lender the railways already authorised more complete, and that further extensions should be postponed till at all events the greater proportion of railways now in course of con struction are open for traffic. They feel convinced, from the satisfactory results shewn by those already opened, that there will be no difficulty in raising whatever funds *may be necessary to further extend the main trunk lines. Ihe Auckland workshops have cost £12,000, and £300 more will be required. The Takapu tramway will be converted into a railway, for which £27.000 is required. The line frem Manawatu to Wacganui is, on completion of plans, found to be five miles longer than anticipated, requiring £30,000 to finish it. The line from Featherston to Masterton, 24 miles, being practically un provided for, wi!l require £120,000. The Wellington terminus, including the reclama tion, will cost £35,000, and the estimated

(Concluded on fourth Page.)

The Public Works Statement.

Very few members were present when Mr Richard son began his public works statement, nor was there a good attendance during any portion of it. He read very quietly, and WBB received by the House similarly. There was great applause at the conclusion. Volunteers. A return was moved by Mr. Ballance that a list of militia and volunteer district officers, men, etc., be laid on the table. Grant to Natives. In reply to Mr Kelly respecting the hand ing over to the Ngaterangi tribe of 214,000 acres of land promised, Sir Donald McLean said he was aware of the importance of the motion, and it would be forthwith attended to. Mr. Sheehan said it would be a gross breach of public faith if it was withheld and sold from the tribe to settlers, as urged by Mr. Murray. Tauranga Lands. Mr Kelly moved the immediate sale and settlement of a large area of Government land at Tauranga, and that instructions be given to the District Engineer to survey lots. Sir Donald McLean said this was not lost sight of. When the Katikati settlers arrived would be the best time for the sale which should be held at Tauranga. Mr itolleston moved that copies of the letters of instruction from the Government to Sir Julius Vogel since last session be laid en the table. Mr Bowen replied that he had no objection that the public letters be so laid. The Speaker explained that the House had no power to order the production of the Executive communications. The House rose at nine o'clock. Public Opinion in Dunedin. Private telegrams from Dunedin state that the feeling against abolition is gaining Gov ernment there. The Otago Times sayg those ■who vote for immediate abolition need not expect re-election. Mr Macandrew declines dißcußsment of the bill. Tairua Enquiry. The Tairua Enquiry Committee met to-day Sir Donald McLean proposed Mr Curti3 as chairman, although Sir George Grey was the V, mo»er. Mr Murray proposed Sir George J *irey, which was carried. Mr £nrtis is not a member of the committee. The I business was only preliminary and un important, i

The Estimates.

¥' The Estimates come on to-night. If the Government attempt proceeding there will be a jolly row.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ONEHUNGA.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

This day.

Body Found.

The body of a man was found floating in the Manukau harbour to-day. It has not yet been indentified.

CRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.

This day.

Pumping Associatioa. The Pumping Association shaft is down 555 feet in splendid country, but no quartz.

The Cure.

The Cure had a rich show in No. 1 stope in the drive towards the Caledonion boun dary to-day. Nos. 4 and 5 reefs appear to have juDctioned.

The Waiotahi Company retorted lastnight, and had 106 ozs>. 10 dwts. from 150 tons. The Crown Princess had 20 lbs. specimens from No. 2 reef.

Sharemarket. Rales : Caledonian, 77s 6d ; City of York, 9s 6d ; Tairua, 573 6d ; Gem, 7s 6d ; A jax, 3s to 3s 6d. fiuyers : Caledonian, 755; Gem, 7s ; Eldorado, 3s 6d.

The Abolition Meeting. The meeting held lastnight to consider the abolition proposals introduced by the General Government was largely attended. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair and read the following telegram from his Honor the Superintendent:—"Pray pause before adopting a sudden conclusion. Measures will be proposed in every way more liberal and advantageous than those now before you. It would be well to look at the proposals of both sides before deciding. Will you please read this to the meeting ?"

Mr. Rowe thought they should take tbe advantages the Government offered them, and if George Grey could shew anything better afterwaids let them take that also. He moved the first resolution, "That this meeting cordially approves of the principles contained in the abolition and local govern ment measures now before the House, and would urge upon the Government tbe ne cessity of pressing the bills through the Assembly as early as possible."

Mr Bagnall seconded the motion which was cariied,

Mr Carpenter moved, " That a local com mittee be appointed to watch the progress of the Abolition Measures through the Assembly such committee to consist of the Borough Council, the highway boards and members of the Provincial Council."

Mr Gibbons seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. The third resolution determined that the previous motions be telegraphed to Welling ton.

TAUHANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Rowena left for Auckland last night at ten o'clock. Passengers : Messrs Heale, Edgecumbe, J. A. Chadwick, Jacobsohn, the Poole Variety Troupe, and others.

The petition against native voting for representatives, went up by her en route for Wellington. The petition is numerously signed.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN

The Fire Brigade.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

The Fire Brigade last night passed the following resolutions: —"That the Secretary be instructed to inform the Council that the Brigade having tendered their resignations in accordance with the resolution passed by them, desire to state that they have no intention of withdrawing from the decision already arrived at." The Losses by the Destruction of the Theatre. By the fire at the Princess Theatre, Mr Sibbald, owner of the premises, loses £4,000, only £GOO of which is covered by a policy in the Trans-Atlantic Company ; Messrs. Steele and Keogh, the lessees, lost everything. They have lost £300. Ward, the property man, lost £50 ; all uninsured. The Darrells estimate their loss at £200; Willis, the scenic artist, has most of the scenery painted by him destroyed, but no chemicals were on the stage. The lessees lose £40 odd in money, proceeds of last night's taking, being in the chest in the office of the theatre.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Woodlark's Voyage. The Woodlark made a fair passage of 92 days from Falmouth. The voyage was un eventful. She brought 21 passengers and 1500 tons of cargo. The passengers speak highly of the Captain, and presented him with a testimonial. Railway Accident. An inquest was held on the body vi John Neillson killed yesterday in the Deborah Bay tunnel, section of the Dunedin andjMoeraki railway this afternoon. The evidence proved the tunnel to be in a very unsafe condition. A verdict of accidental death was returned with a rider that the Government ought to take steps to have the tunnel made secure.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Abolition Measures

The public meeting to consider abolition will be held to-night. The Mayor stated at the City Council that as the Government proposed to endow the municipalities so liberally it should have their support. A meeting of the Selwyn electors adopted reso lutions against the passing of the abolition resolutions this session, and to ask Mr Reeves, their representative, to strenuously oppose clause 27 and all other provisions of the bill by which the General Government became possessed of large arbitrary powers. The JLyttelton Times this morning has an article on the Abolition Bill, which says that the Bill for the Abolition will not be such a complete charige as was expected, as the greater portion of the machinery so much complained of as cumbrous and burdensome is to remain. The Government propose to find out how it works before interfering with it. In a word, they do not know anything about the system which they and their sup porters have taken so much pains to denounce as antiquated and unworkable. It also re marks upon the impossibility of the provinces which have no land revenue going on for e.ver borrowing £10,000 a year.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Melancholy Suicide- Mr Pizey, younger brother of .Pizeyand Co., brewers, committed suicide last night. The body was found in the office adjoining the brewery with a pistol shot through the head. No writing was discovered to show that the deed was premeditated. The pistol shot heard was ijj the adjoining premises. The deceased had not been drinking. He was sober and industrious during his two years residence here, and was much res pected.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Tuesday.

The Fire at the Theatre

The Company ousted from the Princess Theatre by the fire play to-night in " Leah" at the Queen's Theatre. Mr Leech loses all his music, and Mr West his piano, valued at 601. The Fire Brigade worked splen didly ; had they not done so the conflagra tion would have been terrific. Keels and Mcßeths store, containing 9,000? worth of goods, was saved by the most strenuous exertions. Mr Darrell has lost a lot of manuscript plays. Mr Sibhald intends re building the theatre immediately. Strange to say, only four hours before the theatre was destroyed, the Fire Brigade, at a meet ing, had decided to disband, owing to the indifferent support accorded them by the City Council. This day. Another Large Fire-—Coombes' Tannery Destroyed- Another large fire occurred this morning at Coombes' tannery, which was entirely destroyed. The insurance is £1500 on stock and building : £1000 in the National and £500 in the Norwich. Mr Coombes estimates his loss at £10 000. There was a very heavy j stock, and nothing was saved. It is sup posed the fire originated in some buildings where grease, tallow, and shoddy are kept, by spontaneous combustion.

LYTTELTON.

(.From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Mitre Hotel Burned.

The Mitre Hotel was totally destroyed by fire last night. Ib was insured for £1000 in the Norwich Union, and the stock and furni ture for £650 in the .National.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

TheiVacant Resident Magistracy. It is undrstood that Mr. Fenton, Clr'ef Judge of the Native L.-.nrls Court, will tem porarily undertake the duty of the District Court Judge and Resident Magistrate at Auckland, pending a permanent arrange ment.

DOMAIN BOARD.

Tine usual monthly meeting of the members of the Domain Board w,is held to-day at noon. Present : His Worship the Mayor (chairman), Messrs. G. M. Mitford, and Hughes. MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. NEW LODGE. DOMAIN. An agreement was read from Mr. John Hamilton, duly witnessed, agreeing to take the new lodge in the Domain at a rental of 10s a week, on conditions that the tenant shall provide a room for the cricketers for their use, and to take luncheon in if they shall choose ; also to have a piece of land at Mr Fenton's discretion, to lay out and cultivate as a garden ; but that he, the said tenant, shall keep neither cows, horses, dogs, nor any other animals therein, but shall take charge of the key and keep the gate thereof. Mr Hughes said the agreement would re quire a stamp. XETTER. A letter was read by the Secretary, in forming the Board that Mr IT Brett had been re-appointed Chairman of the Parnell District Board. ACCOUNTS. The several accounts of the Board for the past month were brought up and passed. This was all the businees.

FAKIR OF OOLU.

The extraordinary illusions of the Fakir of Oolu were greeted last evening by the usual signs of pleasure and approbation from all parts of the theatre. The performances were mostly a repetition of those of the opening ni£;ht, interspersed with witty re marks and side-pleasantries, which never fail in putting an audience in a good humour. The learned "Leo," and the enchanted lady were marvellous in the extreme ; the latter apparently suspended in mid-air without any visible support. This illusion is most per fect, but the most beautiful of the represen tations, and the one which peems to give pleasure to every beholder, is the "fairy fountain," which sparkles and plays in luminous beauty. We recommend every reader who can afford the time not to lose the opportunity of seeing the transparent illusions of Dr Sylvester, who is undoubt edly, the best magician that has as yet visited the city.

Discovery of a Corpse.

The dead body of aman apparently about 40 years of age, was found floating in the harbour close to the Onehunga pier yesterday after noon, about four o'clock. Mr. John Vause of the telegraph department, was walkirjg down when he saw the body about 15 yards away from and below the wharf. He called attention to it, and several persons collected, among them being Mr Brewer, the Onehunga Collector of Customs, who, find ing that no one volunteered to approach the corpse tucked up hisjfcrowsers and waded to it. He then promised a reward to any one who wonld assist him in getting it to land. Five volunteers then came forward arid the body was brought to the shore. It was in a highly advanced state of decomposition and had ap parently been in the water about a fortnight. It was taken up to Hardington's stables, where it was placed in an out-house. Capt. Macfarlane, of the s.s. Taupo, having given instructions to his carpenter to make a stretcher. Captain Stayers, late of the Glimpse supplied some timber for the purpose. Deceased is not identified nor has any one to our knowledge been missed from the township or shipping. The inquest was to be held by Mr Barstow this afternoon. The body was decently clad in corduroy trousers, and good coat and vest, with nearly new pair of boots on the feet. We would remark on the utter absence at Onehunga of any decent means of disposal of human remains which may be similarly found.

LATER PARLIAMENTARY.

THIS AFTERNOON.

Napier Swamp Bill.. Mr Ormond introduced the Napier Swamp Bill (private), which was read a first time. Hawkes' Bay Petition Mr Sheehan presented a petition from Hawkes' Bay, praying an enquiry into deal ings with certain waste lands. It wasjread. The Patutahi Block. Mr Kelly gave notice to ask to-morrow if the block of confiscated land at Gisborne, the Patutahi, was sold or offered for sale; if not, when it would be. Tauranga Roads- Mr Kelly gave notice to move to-morrow that there be laid on the table the report of the District Engineer on the cost of con structing the proposed road from Tauranga to Ohinemuri; also, the cost of improving the road^through the bush from Tauranga to Rotorua. The Chief Justice'on Abolition. Sir George Grey grave notice to give a return of the date and receipt by the Gov ernment of the Chief Justice's opinion on abolition. Also a copy of the correspondence relative thereto. Public Account Committee. The report of the Committee of Public Accounts was read, and recommends the pas sing of the Indemnity Bill. The University. Mr Piolleston gave notice to enquire what steps were intended respecting endowments to the University as recommended last ses sion. Coal Imports. In reply to Air. O'Connor, Mr. Reynolds agreed to Jay on the table a return of the exports and imports of coal. In reply to Mr. T. Kelly, Major Atkinson said that (he proceeds of the sales of confis cated Jands duriDg the financial year would be placed to the crtdit of the district even though sold before the paasiDg of abolition. ftfew Electors' Qualifications- Mr Heynolds introduced the Qualification of Electors and Supplementary Electoral Rolls Bills. The former provides in addition to the present fiancfiise that every male person of full age, a national subject or naturalised, who has resided 12 months in one electoral district next before the last regis tration shall have a vote on the coming into force of the elbctoral^roll, IB7G, thatjjininers rights shall cease to be a qualification to vote. The object of "ho second Act is to provide for registration of claimants under the former ami add these names to the exist ing electoral rolls. It does not contemplate the formation of entirely new registration, only supplementary. I have just read the two billa through. They are not yet in the hands of the members.



Are you about to be married ? Have you built a house ? Do you wish to furnish economically ? If so, there is, without exception, the best and largest variety of carpets and floor-cloths in the province to choose from at the* City Hall, furnishing and dra pery establishment. Holloway and Garlick furnish banks, hotels, offices, and private residences cheaper than any other house in town. In addition toßrussel, tapestry, Kid derminster, ana hemp carpets, they have flax, coir, and china matting, hearthrugs, wool mats (in all colors), door-mats (every requisite size), union and wool damasks, quilts, blan-! kets, sheetiDg, curtains, etc. Before buying, inspect the stock at the City Hall. We are still selling gents' umbrellas at reduced rates : Silk at"7s 6d, 9s lid, 12s 6d ; alpaca, 4s 6d to 6s 6d ; ladies' silk, 5s lid and 6s lid ; alpaca, 3s lid to ss. Drapery, clothing, and millinery at prices to suit the times.—Hollo way fe Garlick, City Hall, 230, Queen-street. —[Advt 1



ORANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES! 4000 dozen Island Oranges on Bale at lOd a dozen wholesale, by W. FAKEY, Marfcet; or on board the Belle Brandon. ANTED, two or three Good Bushman:—Apply between the hours of 2 ana 3 p.m. to Jobs Buchanan, Custom-nouse-Btreet.



[For continuation of News see Fourth lage.] A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. FENCING. Public Works Office, Auckland. July 23. 1875. Tenders will he received at this offire up to roon of FRIDAY, thoCthdny of August next fortheKrection of 2 miles 50 chains of .fencing, atManurewa. Plans, spec'ficati'.ns, and generU conditions can seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted JAME3 STEWART, District Engineer. WANTED, a young Lady of good address as Barmaid.—Apply at the Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker. Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a respectable Girl about H to IG.— Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt street, opposite Vincent-street. ANTED, a Visiting Governess, a Lady of experience, to teach English and French for two liouih two or three daysaweek.^Pupil of lfl.—Apply, by letter, to ZA, Star office, with terms and reference. WANTED Known, for Sale cheap, Pig Feed, Pig Feed.—Apply Battye & Co.'s, late Quick's yard, Elliott-street. W" ~AJNTED, a goocTMaJirCoolTfor Waikato (none other need apply); several really good Female Servants are daily seeking places at Hannaford'B Kegißtry, High-street. WASTED, a young Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Tremain, Rout's Buildings, Coburg-street. W "ANTED, a Boatbuilder.—Apply to Jas. Clare, Custom-housf-street East. WANTED, a two or three-roomed Cottage, or two Unfurnished Rooms, close to Railway Station.—State terms to " Cottage," Stab office. WANTED, a situation as a working Housekeeper or plain Cook; three years' good references. —Apply, by letter, "Housekeeper," Stab office. ANTED to LET, an eight-roomed House near top of Vincent-street.—Apply to G. Rollerson, Baker, Nelson-street. WANTED, a Man to work at the tail of a Circular Saw Bench —Apply be tween the hours of 2 and 3 p.m. at John Buchanan's, Custom house-Btreet. ANTED, for the Greyhound Hotel, a good Cook —Apply to M. Corcoran. ANTED to LET, by the week, an JCipress ard Horse.—Apply W. L. Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Victoria-street WANTED, 20,000 Shingles, heart kauri,—Apply, stating lowest price. —W. L. Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Victorsa-street, WANTED, by a young Lady recently from England, a Situation as Nursery Governess ; would be willing to assist in house work ; no objection to the country—apply by letter to 'U,' Mr Mays, Post-office, l*orth.Store. ANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from Is to 3s. W"~~ ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co"'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED Known, that W. Munro has commenced business as Shoeing and General Smith, behind Mr Daby's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. 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 to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For further particulars apply to Mr R. Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Good Bacon at 6d $ Ib. is now selling at Battye and Co.'s, Elliott-street; also a variety of other articles at equally low prices. Come early. ANTED 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 ANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. ANTED to SELL—To Brewers and others, a, Complete Plant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels ; underback for receiving wort; also a gill to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force-pump, shoots, &c.—For particulars, apply to G. R. Mcßae, Cooper, High-street. W" ANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c., &c, to clear at less than English cost. Be in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s 6d, usual price 255. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive.—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street.



WANTED SKNOWN,5KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfltters, and Tinsmiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-Btreet. All work executed with economy and despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at 6d per day, or 2s per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for -workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Hall's, corner of Queen and.Edwardes-streets. AJNT E D to SELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.8.-Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRKD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's "Wholesale and Betail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. PADES at 3s. 9d.; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket. 'Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds, Conic and see for your selves Early P< as, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Milleit Seeds, 9d per ]h ; Gum Seeds. 2s per z.—H. Lipscombe, Aucfcland Market.—July 31,1575. ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGKJK, Tailor (late from France r.nd Germany), has commenced business in his new premises. .No 82, ■Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with uch support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall r-onimurid. ftentlempn's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and c!«aning, in nil its hrnnchfis. executed at 'he shortest notice. yy ANIXiJJ JtusU WJSj that D. v ■ Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sa.sh.es, 3->oors, Mouldings, Bro&d Timber, JElouse Blocks. Tests, Itails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <£c.,&c., at the lowe3t market price, at his \ard , Custom-house street. W' ANT ED, Gentlemen, 3 our Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to bn hal at Iho Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. — Ford, Potter and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MOMtIhON is prepared to executeau kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—addrcEß Stab office WA KTTD, m call the altentioDof the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 10s warranted shrunk. —Xhe Pantheon, 1!>8, Queen-street. \f ; ; AJNTJSJD, the Kenerai public to t: : know that W. KIEBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-Lareetn, has on eale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lhcfc, Sand, Shells, Tilts, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum FcJloeu, &0,, &c. always on hand. A largo supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to trjElli man's Celebrated Iloyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattlo, Sheep, Dogs, i.e. 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. ¥&" Country Agents wanted. WANTiiIIJ ivnowii, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room 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. k H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, liS, Queen-street. yy AJNTiSi). 600 tons of Oki v 7 Erasa, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <&c, ; at E ATI YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that tliey can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coft. Music and other Binding done in test styIe.—WILMAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Staii Office, Wyndham street. SELECT BOAED & RESIDENCE for one or two gantlemen requiiing a comfortable home, at Mrs Allies', Upper Hj inonds-street, opposite the residence of (j. P. Pierce, Esq. QITTING Sof Pure Spaniah Eggs can KJ be had at the Hayicarket.—Applj'to the Store man. THE EETREAT, ParnelJ. — Miss Robertshaw's Juvenile C'alisthenic and Dancing Class will re-optn on Saturday, 7th instant. Hours, from 3 until 5 in the afternoon. I" OST, between Eden Crescent and Shortland-street, a TURQUOISE BROOCH. A reward -will be given for its recovery by Mrs. I Barnett, Eden Crescent. LOST or STOLEN from Ponsonby, a Yellr.w Bull Terrier Dop, with kink in tail, six months old. Was seen following two lads on Und instant—Anyone detaining same after this notice will ba prosecuted, or if returned to Mr Brown, Ponsonby, finder will be rewarded. OTJND, between the Tapu Creek and the Sandspit, a Flat-bottomed Dingy, about 14 or 15 feet, and painted white.—Owner can have same on application to Engel Raffaelli, Official Bay, and paying cost of this advertisement. TU OTICE.—The price of Horse X^* Shoeing from this 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. BEIGHTON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt strtet, top of Grey-street. HHHE Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt JL and East-streets, may be had on hire for musical, or other purposes, during the day.—Apply to F. Jeune. O BE LET, a commodious Six roomed House, next to Captain Harrison's, Franklyn Eoad ; good well, and bricked backyard— Apply on the premises. Rent moderate. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDEES. Tenders will he received until noon of the 10th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Two Storey Building in Wellesley-street East. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Wynyard Hotel, Abercronabie-street. WM. HAMLEY, Proprietor. "\TEWMARKBT APOTHECARIES X^l HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day and night. Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immediate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. "XT O T~ I~C E. T. B. "OAMJSRON, Architect ai-d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. CuSe~~gold mining company (LIMITED). The Transfer Books will be closed on Thursday, sth instant, at noon,, preparatory to Paying a Dividend on Monday, 9th instant. ROBERT HORNE, ;Secretary. • Insurance Buildings, Auckland, August 2, 1875. pARNELL "VT UK SERIES. MASON" BROS. TAKE this epportunity of thanking their patrons for the kinJ support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled . in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Koses, Thorns. Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at ■• • . " . MR. ROBT, BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Qtjeen-strbet, . I '! i Town Agent.



pRINCE OF WALES THE * ■UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS! j|k . Jl Of the world-renowned Illusionist and £^fe| /& Thaumaturgist of the Age, Wk l DR SILVESTER, |I THE FAKIS OF 0011 Who will appear THIS EVENING, andl^^ I dining the week, in hi.a r CHARMING <£• MYSTEBIO US ENTERTAINME+ r\ I T V HAL I=s* AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, BENEFIT FOR ST. MA R Y'S j ORPHANAGE, PONSONBY, AND POSITIVELY LA S T APPEARANCE r OF i BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. ! "pKIMSON gCARP" IS UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED until THURS DAY NEXT, on account of the illness of MRS. MITCHELL. . pITY BAND OF HOPE. The Members of the above are invited to attend the meeting of the Pioneer Juvenile Temple, 1.0. G.T., THIS EVENING, at 7.30, in the V.M.C.A. Rooms, Wellesley-street. W. GEDDIS, Secretary, P.J.T. [Advertisement.] IF Miss M. Calhan did not owe me the money, I think it rather strange that she paid it, after bringing Sergeant-Major Pardy up to my house. As for her things, they consisted of two old Petticoats, two Skirts, a few rags, and a Carpet Bag; and, further, if Miss M. Calhan repeats her previous statement, I will publish the whole facts of the case. MRS. A. BIRD. [Established 1800 ] GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. B3?~ Shipping Supplied. HEOWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the 4fh) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the Secretary, at the oftico of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or be fore the 24th instant. 11. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, August 2.1875. T^OP, S ALE OPv LEASE. TO MILKMEN, ( R GARDENERS, AND OTHERS. A Small Farm of five acres, with house and out buildings, in the Western Suburbs, only one mile from the City boundary; to be sold or let on lease, with -or without a purchasing clause.-Apply to P. Mackie, at at Mr Thomas Macky's, Fort-street. FOR J^ALE, a bargain, 5 acres at Papakura, with i our-reomed Cottage and good Garden. Price £i>o.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. NOTICE. A Daily Coacb will leave for all parts of the Wai ka(o immediately on airival of the train at Mercer; also a Daily Coach \>ill le^ve Hamilton at 6.30 a.m. for Mercer, ,-irriving in time for the last train for Auckland Parcels booked at John Soppett'p, No. 8, Queen-street, will be forwarded to all parts of the Waikato. Freight must be paid before leaving the office. We do not hold ourselves responsible for parcels valued over £5. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, Agent for Auckland. ANCIENT ORDER OF FOPvESTEES. ajg. The Officers and Members of i *il*^unJf«iS- Court City of Auckland are re ii?3tJs2?* ;^fe& spectfully requested to assemble at fta^-'-fcs^'jsS-i^rv the Court-room. Odd Fellows' Hall, \^><£ J*P^&§k Cook-street T< --MORROW (Tlmrs \ffi^ f—'.\lS&r* d'^y)' s*^ ins^all*' a* a quarter-past ) q^V^pfe^Pl I o'clock, to attend the Funeral of Vit t$S3 'y^K*1 * 8 tue wife of Bro Moyie Members Wi&8&% ai&&&gP of otier Courts are respectfully invited to attend By order of the C.R., T. HOLLAND, Secretary. [Established 1842 ] § WJAMIBSON, • UNDERTAKER. &C, 3 Is prepared to execute Funerals either in first- s class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. | Wellesley-street East, Two doors from Queen-street. | LEAVE YOUR BIBLE, AND WHERE WILL YOU STOP 1 A LECTURE In the Christians' Meeiing House. Cook-street, on ' THURSDAY Evening, August 5. Subject, " The Christian System," by Edward Lewis, Evangelist. A reasonable time allowed for discushion. i> o collection. BOOTS ! BOOTS ! — Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, IS ewton. TDOOTd! BOOTS! BOOTS A CHEAP SALE NOW ON AT STEPHENS & CAKTER'S, 136, QITEEN-STREET. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, they are determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS, REGARDLES3 TO COST. Cheap Line of Ladies' Boots 2/ Cheap Line of Gents' Calf, E S 9/ Cheap Line of Children's, from 2/6 Cheap Line of Slippers 2/ • • The Sale is a Genuine One, and will Continue for*ONE MONTH ONLY. 1&~ Note the Address — STEPHENS & CARTER, Bootmakers, 136, Quetn-street. ASEIJFFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for presentation, or, for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. £- W. EATON (» HAS ON SALE— 50 tons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed ' . 5 tons Kidney Potatoes 50 tons Canterbury and Nelson Potatoes 200 bags Tartarian Seed Oats 150 bags Best Seed Oats Canterbury Flour, in sacks, 100's, and 50's.



i [Price : ONE PENNY. Drapery riONFIAGEATTON. —Wanted all \J 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. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5. AT GOLDEN CROWN BREWERY, At 2 O'clock. Under Writ of Fi. Fa., Issued otjt of Supreme Court. IT HE subscribers have received in 3. sanctions to sell at the Golden Crown Brewery, corner of Lome and Welleslcy-streets, on Thursday, sth instant, at 2 o'clock, Under Writ of Fi. Fa., The Whole of the Stocir, comprising Ale, Stout, Corks, Malt, Hops, Timber, Bags, Coal, Vinegar, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT .THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE JOHN WIL LIAMSON, ESQ. SUPERIQK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIER GLASS*B, ENGRAVINGS, BOOKS, ARTICLES OF VI-BTU, MU SICAL BOX, A LARGE POWERFUL TELESCOPE, &c. npHE undersigned has been favoured. JL with instmctioiis from Mrs Williamson to sell by auction at her retidejice, "Pine Locge,' Great North Road, en Thursday, August 5, at x 2 o'cltck noon, A Portion of h-'-r Superior Furniture :— DR \ vv IK G-KOOM—Kimu Suite (in green damask), Himu Log Table, Rosewood Whatnot, Flower Stand and Davenport, Music Stool, handsome large Pier Glass, Cornice Poles and Kings, Muslin and Damask Curtains, handsome Curtain Bands, Carpet, Hearth-rug. Fender and Fireirons, Settees and Footstools (with Wool-work Covers); 1 GIaES Phade of Wax Flowers, Glass Shade, 2 superior large China Vases.Ja pair of handsome China Vases, a pair of handsome China Vases, Ornaments, EDgravinys, (in handsome gilt frames), "Heather Belles " "Euehaiis and Telemaque." "Coming of Age," " The Villa Fountain,'' '" Noah's Sacrifice," &c; Books. "New Zealand Birds," (by Buller), " Trip Through New Zealand," 4c , &c. DINI>G-ROOM-Cedar Telescope Table, Mahogany Suite (hair-cloth covered), a large and superior Rimu Sideboard, Carpet, large Crumb Cioth, Bock ing chair, a superior Music Box (8 tunes), a large and powrtrful Telescope by Tuiley and Son ; Desk, hanosome Bronzed Cliaudelier, tbree-branch ; En gravings in rosewood and otber frames. '" Presenta tion of Magna Charta," "Diet of Spiers," "Centenary Meeting of Wesleyan Ministers," '" Play Gronnd,'* "Many Happy lleturns of the Day;" in hands me gilt frames, Reverends Charles Wesley, Joseph. Benson, and Adam Clark, &c; Glassware, Cutglass Dcfantes, Champagne and Wine Glasses, Water Bott-es, Table filter, dc ; a small Dinner Service, i. P Spirit Stand. BOiKS—2 large vols Cotton's Atlas. Imperial Atlas, a large vol Works of Bogartb, serits Li'hographic Sketihet, C^bbin's Domestic Bible, Watson's*and Flttiher's Works, Lectures on the Exhibition, Bible and Commentary (Hemyand tcott), "Illustrated london IVews." "MnFeim of Animated Mature." "Gallery cf Art,1' " Contsntive Lexicon,'1 "Self interprttirg >ihle," Aw Zealander anc Southern Cross, a large number ot poiilical and other works, &c, ye HALL —Table and Chairs. Barometer, Umbrella Stand, Vases, Busts, Engravings, Panorama of City of Auckland, a first-class Clock (eight-day). Gil cloih, Mats, handsome Lamp, Maps, Butler's Tray, O.dar Cabinet, &c, *c. BREaKFaST-ROOM. BEDROOM, KITCHEN, &c— Tabes, Chairs, Pier Glass, Engravings, Oilcloth, Vases, Couch, &c; a very large superior Rimu Wardrobe, handsome Bimu Half-tester Bedstead, Looking Glasses. Toilet Table. Washstand, Clothes, Tress, &c; Kitchen Table, Chairs »nd Uterslls, Bath, Kitchen Range, Clock, a small Iron Safe, Garden Chairs, Venetian Blinds, Flower Stands, Cane Settees, Croquet Set. &c, &c. A small lot of Plants in pots. Will be on view at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. ' Mr Quick's four-horse 'Bus will leave the Union Bank corner, for the sale, at II.SO am. sharp. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5. IRON SAFES, REVOLVERS, PLATED GOODS, SCENTED SOAP, &c, Ac, &c. WITHOUT RESERVE! Ex 'Robina Dtjnlop,' trom London. npHE subscribers have received in- I structions to sell at Ihe rooms, Fert-street, on Thursday next. 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, AN INVOICE OF 33 CASES LABGTCLY ASSORTKD GOi'DS, comprising- Iron Safes, Turkey Sponge, Watch Glasses, Cash Boxes, Breech - loading Revolvers and Cartridges, Pocfeet Knives, Cricket Bats and Balls, Coloured Engravings (sporting), Brass Pad locks, Bra<s Candlesticks, Toy Pistols and Caps. Cards Tools, Perfumes. Scented Soap, B P Butter-coolers, Cake Baskets, Tea amd.Coffee Services, Davidson's Musical Treasury, Sheep Shears, Tea Trays, Fancy Pip»s, Shirt Studs, Toast Racks, Needles, Gilt Finger Rings, Spectacles, Cloth Caps, Ac, &o. SAMUEL OOOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c, &c, &c. HPHE subscribers will sell at the mart, JL Fort-street, on Friday next, 6th. instant, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. , — • THE HAYMARKBT. FOR SALE, on Friday next, a^ o'clock, / 900 bags Fiji Maize, a superior sample Also, 15 acres of Green Oats at Eller^e, in lots to euit purchasers. /