Land Purchase.

Messrs Mitchell and JJavies are still at T iroo The natives here are anxious for their return to complete the purchase. H. T. Imith has fust returned overland from Auck- Ind with3o haad of mixed cattle for! his SiraDgi run. He reports the road in very good order.

HAMILTON.

%i our own Correspondent.) This day. District Matters. Revision Court at Ngaruawhia jatss to-day, and the Hamilton Town rd election next week. , c WaiJcato Times this morning has an able leader rethe Education Act !«applicable to couutry districts. The "Waikato Times." The new proprietors of the Times appeal determined to run the paper to very settler's honse. The Waikato is now represented as a whole. It is no longer a Hamilton paper as formerly. The paper gives general satis faction and more improvements are promised-

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The "Times'" Reply to the "Post." The Times yesterday morning combats last night's article in the Post, though, it is generally referred to as " a local print," and accuses the writer of a brazen regardless ness of facts ; and after stating what it con siders to be the true relation of the state of the case as between the General and Provincial Governments, it says:—"The statement that the claim, made upon the Provincial ■Government was to recoup losses on the working of the line, betrays inexcusable ■ignorance or a deliberate intention to j.n flnence public opinion by mis-statements Some provinces clamour for railways and railway expenditure and are ready to fi nd fault with delay in their constrcution, w ifch their management, with all and everything in connection with them, including the demand for payment for them. Somebody however must pay, and the law at present saya the provinces shall." Interest on Railways. The Post, last night, returns to the charge against the Times about interest on railways, and practically says the Times is telling a flam. The Tribune sticks to it that the Post has the wrong end of the stick altogether. Each paper gives a different explanation of the matter in dispute, aud each, of course, is positive the other is wrong. Dodging for a Berth. "When the Wellington cleared out from the ■wharf to-day, the Easby was steaming up the bay, and Captain Kennedy reckoned upon occupying the vacated berth, and [the one usually occupied by the Easby, -when, lo ! there lay the Luna, with steam up, close by, and she quietly slipped in instead, com pletely selling the shipping reporters and everybody else just waiting to board the huge collier, and wern't they mad. Those who wanted to go on board particularly had therefore to take watermen's boats ; there was a good deal of chagrin on the wharf at so sharp a trick from Fairchild. The ps. Luna. The Luna sailed Worth at six this evening She has a locomotive on board for Wan ganui, and goes afterwards to Taianaki. I believe, though her movements are not certain, beyond Wanganui.

Ministers Consider Themselves Safe. The friends of the Ministry express a quiet confidence of their ability to repel all assaults of the opposition, so long as no disaffection occurs in the camp.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Auckland Passengers. Passengers per Pheebe for Manukau :—Mr and Mrs Adams. Suicide while Drunk. At Menzies' Ferrj, Mataura, Alexander CmnmiDg, while under the influence of drink, threw himself into the Mataura and was dimmed. A Defence of Our Volunteers- Major Atkinson has been presented with an address from the Northern Battalion Volunteers. In reply he said the force was intarfered with and trammelled in every po88)ble way. They did this every day. Ihere was no fault with men or officers. It waß the fault of the Executive that the force ■was in its present state. There were as good men and true in the coloDy as in any part of the world—men who, if necessary, would do their duty, but from the way in which the force was managed by the Government at the present time, no man •f spirit or feeliDg in the pay of -the Government could remain in it. He had a great respect for Sir Donald Maclean, but* the latter knew nothing of soldiering, and was misled by fossil soldiers, twenty years out of service. Mr Steward made equally strorjg remarks,, •nd hinted that he would urge the Govern ment to adopt the following reform : The Government to give arms and uniforms to all youths from fourteen to eighteen years old, which might be extended to twenty ; that they be compelled to attend drill so many days a year; companies to be formed in districts not beyond the reach of inspection, and regularly inspected once a year or oftener by a travelling inspector, a military man up to his work; coastal companies to be made and artillery companies properly armed and served out with proper guns, if they could not be properly armed, to have no com pany at all; plenty of ammunition to be allowed to enable the men to have constant practice, and a high standard of efficiency insisted on. The Union Company's Steamer. The steamer Hawea made the run from Oamaru to this port in four; hours, averaging 12J knots. She will try to reach the Manu kau before the Phoebe. The Macassey Apology. The form of apology in the Macassey v. Bell case, was as follows :—The defendant admits to be untrue and unfounded, and therefore withdraws every imputation con tained in the article complained of by Mr Macassey. Costs on either side are waived. The Star says editorially in withdrawing the allegations respecting the Chinese petition :— "This journal reiterates the conclusion arrived at and the opinions expressed in the article on the sth January, which fully exonerated Mr Macassey from any participa tion in getting up the petition, or knowledge of the contents beyond an imperfect transla tion, and cannot help expressing regret that litigation was allowed to be continued after «o complete a withdrawal." Mr Vogel's Illness. Mr Adam, the Provincial Emigrant Agent, Writes that Sir Julius Vogel is suffering most acutely from gont, more than ever he did here, and he had never seen him look so unwell. He was much reduced in strength, Mid bo ill that it was quite impossible for "im to undertake the voyage. He assures £8 that Sir Julius intends to leave for New the earliest possible moment his health and medical adviser permits, and •tates there is no foundation for the many rumours circulated assigning reasons for the "emier'i stay in the old country.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) •n 'J\ This day. roir protest by the Provincial v ! Government. iir £j aci*l Government has fonnall r QX*I. j»inslrlihfl stoppages of the e»p

onl^elE^l^^^- Always can fund, or in defanT nf«i gamst the land tax. The GenSil P™ bIS agfinst a sPe«al plied with the S Jtnr Ument baS not c°m-

PORT CHALMERS.

IJJrom our own Correspondent.)

Th» w T he NS W Steamer. "* A'7' mmmm Trio «, Allckla»d Vessels. -Lne Ladybird with th-* <3-,« in mail has not yet arrived It ?, l Prancis?°

LECTURE ON "PALESTINE."

S£: R- S- H^ard, Incumbent of St. Matthews gave lm lecture last evening at S!^°nDSMen' S Fustian Association Mr ThcSSHf "ff T ladlti°ns °f Pa^stine!" of Wd theleCture several selection of Sacred music, such as "I will greatly Rejoice," and "There is a Spirit "The* rev lecturer informed his audience that his lecture was based upon the recent work on Palestine by an eminent architect, and was not, therefore, the result of his own obser vations. He had never been in the Holy Land, hence his discourse was, in a certain sense, second-harM. He was desirous, how ever, of picturing as faithfully as possible, the population of the present, and pointing out coincidences in connection with the past between the people of Palestine and those of the Hebrew race. Mr. Hassard then divided his lecture into sections. (1 ) Certain country customs of Palestine. (2 ) The town houses and the people living in them (.4 ) Stories and traditions. He then pro ceeded to describe and illustrate his themes m a very lucid and pleasant manner, quoting passages from the Old Testament and other authors in support of his subject, which, he trusted, would enable his hearers to read the Old Testament stories with greater interest, and increase rather than diminish their faith in the truths of Scripture. On the motion of the Rev. Gr. H. Turner, seconded by Mr. Ewington, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Mr. Hassard, who briefly acknow ledged the compliment. The Benediction was then pronounced, and the meeting dispersed.

THE AUCKLAND TRAINING SCHOOL

The Auckland Model Training School has been thrown open during the present week to the public, and has afforded much pleasure to visitors —the method of impartiug instruc tion in the various branches of educatiqn being so novel and different from common systems. The masters of this new school in the Choral Hall, which averages 120 scholars, are Mr Josiah Martin, who heads the departments of science, commerce, and manufactures; and I'ev. E. Browne, who superintends the classes for instruction in languages, music, drawing, mathematics, and classical litera ture. Order and discipline prevail in every department, and each boy is taught to con centrate his thoughts upon the particular object of his immediate study. A programme of easy comprehension is prepared for the week, so that each pupil can at a glance see the work of each day, and be prepared in a measure for it; also, the division for the occupation of one hour in the evening. The system of teaching singing is interesting. One boy stood forward and recited the introductory stanza of the lyric selected for practice, as, for instance, the pretty ditty, "Bird of the Wilderness," from the pen of the Ettrick shepherd, which. was well rendered. The object lessons of this school are not the least interesting part of the pro gramme. An illustrated les9on-book or an object exhibited has the greater influence upon the young mind, inasmuch as by pre senting the object to the eye, and judiciously explaining it, a durable impression of the central object and its radiating associations is made upon the memory whioh forms a perfect, history of the object, and adds pleasantly to the accumulating store of knowledge. Mr Martin's school was opened on the 19th January, with 30 pupils, which number has gradually increased to the present attend ance. The instruction imparted is based upon scientific principles in accord ance with the most advanced systems of education, and opportunities afforded for study in either literary or scientific subjects Mental training cultivates the faculties of observation and reflec tion and educates the judgment; music and drawing refine the taste, and develope resources of life-long pleasure. There are other features ia the training school well worthy of note, but the space at our command necessarily limits our remarks and leaves us bnt room to say that the Auckland Training School possesses mental and physical advan tages calculated, without cramming, to ensure a " sound mind in a healthy body."

AMUSEMENNTS.

THE SISTEKS DUVALLI,

An unusually long run of the legitimate drama makes a change to the lighter terpsi chorean entertainment, which the charming artistes above-mentioned will introduce this evening, very acceptable. -We anticipate seeing a- large audience at the Prince of Wales Theatre to-night, when Heloise and Rosalie make their bow to the public of Auck land. From what we gather from notices of their performances in England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, &c, in all of which countries they have made successful tours, their merits as danseuses are universally acknowledged. They are also accomplished actresses. This combination of talent enables them to appear in sparkling comediettas j in which the wit of the dialogue is supplemen ted by graceful poses and clever saltatory performances. The sisters will be supported by Mr. Charles Hall and Mr. C. F. Coutts. The pieces announced for this evening are " The Dream of a Life," and " The Shah of Persia." Though both may be described as "trifles light as air," they are replete with elegant situations, and afford fine opportunity for the display of that grace and agility in the possession of which the sisters so signally excel. Speak ing of the Duvallis the Bra, the thea trical organ in London remarks anent thair appearance at the Surrey Theatre. "They are destined to become great favorites, every pas and pose being full of life and grace and eliciting . most deserved applause. The Sunday Times and' Daily Telegraph are not less complimentary. The eulogiums of the home papers are lavishly endorsed by the Australian journals. Our advice to all is to go and see the Duvallis. THE THEATRE. The second brief dramatic engagement of Miss May Howard, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, clo&ed last night with the prize drama, entitled " Hunted Down ; or, the Two Lives of Mary Leigh," in which Miss Howard acted the part of the heroine with her wonted energy and cleverness, and in which Miss Clam Stephenson enacted the simpler part of Clara. There is nothing particularly striking, in a sensational point of view, in this little domestic drama ; it is rather the simplicity of the narrative m connection with the incidents of common life that attracts the attention of . the audience. The various parts of thi3 light drama were well sust-hol by the represea

afnW,' an<*7ere frequently greeted with applause. The acting of Mrs Jones was ex ceedingly good as the talkative lady, a species ol acting in which this lady excels. This 3S .^ich have produced so many cieditable things for the amusement of the Public, will appear to-night at the Thames, where no doubt they, will meet with a cordial welcome.

THE WHEELER ANT) TXE GT.ORTON TROUPE Pit, , w V?i TSe id troUpe aSain aPP eared at the •m., • • * night ' and repeated their amusing entertainment, with several interest ing additions, to the evident delight of the company present. The comic act of the . Quarrelsome Servants" .made a favourable impression, and was well received ; also, the little humorous piece called the "Dolly Vardens. • The singing and Irish character istics were highly amusing, and the cerial t'O-Lo, and the gymnastic feats of the. {"others De Glorion, were as near perfecti bility as possible. A. pleasant hour may be prohtably spent with this troupe in the-City ■Hall. The proprietors have arranged nearly a new programme for this evening, and will introduce several new songs, choruses, and duets.

;;H' W IS'ySiKIWCt oTA'K, S ATU KP*^^D^yß^2oT I^7^,



gHOE BUSINESS FOR SALE. •An old Establishment at Kew Plymouth, now "oing a fair share of trade, and one of the best stands in the place is FOR Sa LX .v.™l6 ? resent: Proprietor can give satisfactory leaßons for giving over the business. Jiie Shop is very commodious, and well stocked With seasonable goods. To any person wishing to embrace a good opening this is a chance seldom to be met with. There is a Lease of four years to run of the Shop. me Stock can be reduced about £500. Any information can be obtained, either by letter or wire, by applying to the owner, ItOBERT HUGHES, ■ i Boot and Shoemaker and Importer. THISTLE HOTEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale ant> Bktatt WINK AND STIEIT OR? BEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorced him for many years past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site Of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is new prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or countiy. with ihe CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AN°D SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne- Moselle, pints and quatts Claret- Chateau, Laro.su Claret- LafUt'e Claret — Leovillo Claret—St Julian's Keal Old Jamaica Kara HennHSsy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED OASWS MA^E UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RIOTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, the sarue as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity. TVTEW TTOUSE. W. EATTKAY Invites Special Attention to his Very Superior and Lai.ge Assortment ov MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' WINTER CLOTHING.



) T N this Department W E. can, with confidence, J- assure his numerous customers that it is the Largest and Best assorted Stock he has ever imported, being carefully selected by his bujer from the best manufacturers. The lollowing will be found of very superior styles and quality:— Men's Overcoats, in Beaver, Pilot, Melton, ke. Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats, all sizes Men's "Double Paramatta Macintoshs, 44 to 54in. Men's Check Lined Paramatta Macintoshs, 44 to 54 inch Men's India-rubber Coats, U to 54 inch Men's Galatea, Paget, and Sac Coats In Silt Mixtures —Melton, Tweed, &c. Men's Black, Morning, Paget, Galatea, and Sac Coats MEN'S TEOUSERS, AND TROUSERS AND VESTS, In great variety, of our own make. I am now showing a Splendid Assortment of GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY, Consisting of— Gent's Scarfs, Ties, Gloves, Braces. Belts, Collars, In all the new scapes, &c. ; Also, A LARGE SHIPMENT OP MORLEY'S HOSIERY In Drawers, Shirts, Hose and half-Hose, Merino, ■ and Lambs-wool, Striped Football Guernseys, &c, &0,, &c GENTS' SILK UMBRELLAS, Of the very best description, made expressly to our order. GENTS' SHIRTS, The best makes in White, Crimean, &c. GENTS' SHIRS, In all the newest shapes. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, ' Of every description. IN THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT There is an extensive selection of Choicest Tweeds, both Colonial ana West of England. Also, A Great Variety of Coatings and Vestings. OBDEEBPEOMPTLY EXECUTED. Well Shrunk aicd Hand-Made. W. KATTRAY, NEW ZEALAND. HOUSE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland.



6i pICK WICKIANS " connected -H- with the Auckland Institute, and other scientific bodies, should secure 3s Od Spades, in order to dig down and discover theme gems of geology which lie buried in the earth. AIV TED to RENT a House of Reven or eight rooms, ton minutes walk from Beresford-street ChapeJ.—A.uclress, by letter, Star oflice. WANTED, a respectable yovng Man as Waiter.—Apply at tie Army and Navy Hotel. WANT isD, an Engrossing Clerk; employment temporary.—Apply, by letter, " Lex,' r Star office. ~\X/ ANTED, as good plain Cook, a V t thoroughly respectable trustworthy woman, who is also a good bread-makw.—Apply to Mrs Cowie, Bishop's Court, Parnell. between 10 and 11 in the morning, or C or 7 in the evening. WA NTED, a Man to collect tolls cat Newmarket. ANTED to SELL, in Shaddock street, a good Three-roomed Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment. Price, -C 95- J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland, WANTED, an experienced .Nurse maid.—Apply to Mrs Howard, AVynyard street. WANTED to "LET. a four-roomed Cottage, fnrninhed, for six mouths.— Af>ply to "W. Flood, {>, Exchange Buildings. WANTED IT KNOWN, that the T T duties of Mr C. B. Andrew's School will for the future be conducted in Mr Shove's School-room, Hobfion-street WILL you pass over your palate my delicious Batter, 1/fid ■%) K> ? My Groceries are the choicest, Fruit most luscious, Vegetables the linest, and Tobaccos the purest—T. B. Hannaford's Al iStore, corner of Queen and llutland-streets. ANTED, a 'Zai^TG~oFT7 years of age, used to gardening.—Apply Star oflice. ANTED," a strong Lad.—Apply to U r. Read, Grey-street. WANTED to LET, a neat now Cottage, four rooms and a slcillion, water, garden, &o — apply to Tames Reid, Eden Terrace. WANTED, a young Girl about 1G or IT to take charge of two children.—For address apply Stak office. T/TT ANTED, Men to quarry and T V spawl by the yard.—Apply at ihe Stone breaking Machine, Mount Eden. W~ ANTED to LET, a Four-roomed Cottage (new); fifteen minutes walk from Post Office.—Apply Stab oflice. W "ANTED, a respectable General Female Servant, where there is another kept; must understand plain cooking; reference required.—Apply to "JH," ofl'iee of thin paper. WANTED, a General Servant- Apply to Mrs Henry Giliillan, Symonds street. "VXTANTED, a situation by a steady T 7 young Man, either in a store or driving ; understands horses—Apply to " Francis," Stap. oilice WANTED, a Partner to start a Monument Work ; a good tradesman and a little capital indispensable.—Apply to Jt Henry Stau office. ■. W rAN TED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGKK, Tailor (late from France and Germany), lias commenced business in his uew premises. No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to busines?, and civility to his customers-shall command. G'entlemon's and boys' sn made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in ' branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTE D, a Nursemaid ; reference required,—Apply from ten till three.—Mrs H. S Me' ors, Eden Crescent W" ANTED TO SELL, on easy terms, a newly-erected 4-roomed Cottage (large). Particulars and address of owner can be had at Stab office- W "ANTED, two young Men for comfortable Lodgings in a quiot family. - >il ress X. Stab oflice. Ww AN xJS D, 500 tons o Old ™ " Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, "Waste Paper, Canvas, Sagging, Hope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-on* Clothing,, <J»c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Btore, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager \kj ANTED to BELL (cheap), * White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B. - Bighest*price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRJtD BMAKT, next to Bine Post. Victoria-street. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 120 cases of Oranges, 7s Cd per case • 40 cases The Widow's Oranges, from Sydney, the very best Oranges that comes to Auckland, Ids per case ; Large Oranges only 1b per dozen; Small Oranges, snven for Od; Speck Oranges. 3d per dozen For Two We ks Only! 12 down for 10s Mandarins, Od and 9d per dozen ; Haval Oranges, Is4d per doz : Dates, 4d per lb.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. a WANTED KNOWN that I can now supply Dealers, Storekeepers, &c , with Goods in small quantities more advantageously than any other house in town. Terms cash. .- tock comprises Drapery, Haberdashery. Hosiery, Fancy Goods, and Stationery.—J. GKEEN, Hobaon-street. TNTEI) KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices —Address Star office • WANTEI> Anowu, hat 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. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View, and every Saturday in the Market, t at the lowest possible prices. N.B. L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. WANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful jn ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of iN ursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist. Soleagent for Mason Brothers. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KXRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-gum Felloes, &c, &c.. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon'hand WANTED' KNOWN, that D. Golme is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, hoota, Moul dings, Broad Timber,. House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-houso street. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage y easy distance of city.—Apply Star office TO satisfy numerous enquiries, the Manager of the Co-operative Meat Supply Com pany begs to intimate that the Meat Is Delivered within the radius of Parnell, Newmarket, Newton, Ponsonby, and Dedwood at the advertised prices, FOR CASH. NORTH SHORE.—Excellent family Residence to Let near the Victoria Wharf, — Oliver Mays. ORTH SHORE. — Eight-roomed House, with spacious grounds and out-build ings, on the. Lake Road, to Let; well adapted for a boarding-house.—Oliver Maya. ■ NORTH SHORE. — Four-roomed Cottage to Let on the Beach.—Oliver Mays. NORTH SHOR E.—Handsome Cottage for Sale nea^ the Victoria Wharf.— Oliver Mays. -p E-COMMENCEMENT OP BUSINESS. WILLIAM E AD V, FAMILY BTJTOHER, Will be found at his old stand, No. 14, Auckland ' Market, • . On MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1875.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr E. J. De Lias. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENIN G, JUNE 26. EICST APPEARANCE TEH SISTERS DWALLSI DREAM OP A LIFE ! Minetti Mips Holoise Duvalli Kuebeu Hiss Rosalie Dnvalli Supported by Mr Chna. Hall, and ■■ . Mr C. P. Coutts* r.-ts ?>fiul .. Miss Holofse Bit ralli Spanish Pas Soul .. .. Mi.ss Bosalie Duvalli GRAND PAS DE DEUX (LES ROSES), SISTKRR DUYALM. SHAH OP PERSIA! Dance Cliaracteristique Sisters Duvalii. PRICES:—Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s fid ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7 30 commence at S. Tickets for all parts of the house to be obtained at the Box Office from 11 to 3, and at Mr Upton's. Q I.T V HALL. CROWDED II OTJS E 3 NIGHTLY GREET THE TALENTED AXD VERSATILE WHEELER '& DE GLORIAN TROUPE. • ENTTRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME— New Songs)" Duetts, Trios, Sketches, Acts, &c, &c, &c. First Night of the Original Sketch of UPPER AND LOWER TEN. First Night of the DOLLY VARDENS. ALSO, The Comic Act of the QUARRELSOME SERVANTS. LO-LO AND THE DE GLORIAN BROS. In their gi eat and unrivalled TRAPEZE PERFORMANCE! Flights through the Aik, &c , &c, &c. Go Early and Secure Good Seats. Admission:—fls. 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.H0 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Seats may be reserved at Upton's. GREATEST WONDEBS OF THE AGE WILL BE EXHIBITED FOR TWO MGHTS LONGER, MARKET RESERVe" KQUEEN-STREET, From 1 p.m. to ]0 p.m., THE DOUBLE-HEADBD CALF, 20 WeAs Old. -which feeds wilh both mouths? also, THE WONDERFUL 4-LECGED FOWL, Acknowledged by Naturalists to be the Greatest Wonder of the Age. ADMISSION-SIXPENCE; Children, half-price. TORNE-STREET HALL. "MANY CAN HELP ONE. BUT ONE CAN'T HELP MANY." THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1875. GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BY THE LEADING AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND, TOR THE BENEFIT of Mrs. SEXTIE and FAMILY. Under the Distinguished Patronage of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Hibernian Society! The Best Programme ever Produced in Auckland J Prices of Admission:—Front Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 'is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets to be obtained at Mr T, Cole's, Queen-street, the principal Hotels in the city, or of any member of the Hibernian Society. V. DOR AN, Manager. E. MAHONEST, Secretary. A PLEASANT HOUR'S BN T JiRT AINMfiNT NOW OPEN, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Comprising copies of the Works of the greatest Ancient and Modern European and American Artists, and all the Latest 1» ovoliies in ule< graphs, Cromographi, Photographs (plain and coloured), Engravings, &c. The most complete Fxhibiiion of the kind ever opened to the public on this side of the world. g®* No Charge for Admission. All are Invited I In thß Upstairs Boom at Holland & butler 's 28, AND 30, VICTORIA-STREET. DR. C A R R, The Celebrated Lecturer, PHRENOLOGIST, HYPNOTIST, ELECTRO PR YCHOLu GIST, AND • MESMERIST, Is COMING in the B s • Wellington THIS WEEK! The great Professor is drawing Crowded Houses Nightly! C B. LEVITT, Secretary. rpo WORKING MEN AND OTHERS. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company sell Prime Bee f remarkably cheap, having such a demand for the Ribs and Sirloins. Stewinjr and Boiling Beef, 2d, 3d, and 4d $ ft Roast Beef 5d and 6d $ ft Mutton, 3d, id, and 4}tfd $ ft. \ UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. 01. — A large number of wheelbarrows and other tools having been taken off the railway line during con struction, notice is hereby given that unless such ■ tools are returned to any of the stations on or before 10th. July next, application will be made for search warrants, and any person found in possession of Baid tools will be prosecuted according to Public Works Act, 1872 Signed) OWEN JONES & CO. T\ 0 M A I N BOARD. tenders"for" fencing. Tenders for about thirty chains of Post and Rail Fencing in the Domain will be received up to noon of WEDNESDAY next, the 30thinstant. Particulars to be obtained from Mr Chalmers,. Ranger, in the Domain. J. BROWN, Secretary. UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1876. TENDERS will be received at this office unti TUESDAY, the 30th November, 1875, at noon, for the construction of a GRAVING DOCK in this port, in term* of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Graving Dock." i WH.LIAM C. DALDY, , ' ■ . Chairman.



>PHE NEWTON KIRK. Divine _L Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Sub jects : Morning—"Revivalism." Evening—" The .Reformation." TTN3ECT ARIA N Sunday "Services, vJ Lome-street Hull, conducted by Samunl EdgCT, T!..-V., June 27th. Ivloraiii;.;I—"The1 —"The Gospel of Love to be Preached to all Men." Evening—;' The Eeason.'ibieo of Miracles in connection with Religion, to all who doubt." p.ONGKEGATiON AL CIKJRCH, V>/ Bares ford - street. Key Warlow Davies MA. Sunday, Juae 27. Service in t-.e morning, at 11 o'clock, ann in the Evening, at C 30. PITT-STREET W-ESLEYAN CHFKCH,'— Sunday Services. - Jane 27.—Tho Key A. Keid will preach in tho morning, at 11, and the ICev "VV. J. Williams in thn eveciner, at C.30. B" APflsaT'cßUlit rH7~Wdlesley street. P. K. Cornford, Pastor -June 27 The Rev P. H. Cornford ' Pastor, will preach in the morning at li, on " Hiding from the Storm,' and in the evening.at 6.30, on " Ood in JVljtn." pHRISTIAN MEETISTG-EtOUSE, V^ Cook-street—Every Stinday evening, at half past C o'clock Subject To-morrow—" Christianity: Its Facts and Philosophy," by Mr Edward LeSvts, Evangelist No collection Come and hear. pPJMITITE Methodist iChapel, -i- Eri-wardes-street. —Morning, at il o'clock, Eev W. Harris ; Evening, at Jiaif-past G, Key VV. Tinsley, RiMITiYE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Eev W. Tinsley; Evening, at hall-past 6, Key W Harris. "PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, JLT Newmarket. - Afternoon, at half-past. 2, Eev W. Harris ; Evening, at G. 30, Mr Thos Booth. INITED Methodist Free Church, Horning—" The Truth as it is in Jesus" Evening—Fourth Sermon upon Scenes in the Life of Jacob.— Key. Q H. Turner. ITLiE undersigned do authorise Mr. • M. J. Leahy, Bootmaker, Onehunga, to collect all my accounts. J. W. LEAHY. /CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' V_7 PROTECTION SOCIOTY. A special meeting of this Society will be held in Young Men's rooms on MONDAY evening next, June 28, at 8 o'clock. All —embers are particularly requested to attend. HENRY SMITH, Secretary. ARMY AND NAVY OUT-PEN SIONEES IW THE AUCKLAND DISTBICT. The Payment of the above Pensioners for the ensu ing Quarter -will be made as follows ; — ATJCKXAND—Friday, 2nd July, at 11 ab, at the Imperial Pensions Office ONEHUNaA—Tuesday, Gth July, atloam, at the Court-house OTAHUHO"—Tuesday, 6th July, at 12 noon, at the Court-house PAN MURE—Thursday. Sth July, at 10 am HOWICK-Thursday, Bth July, at 12 noon, at the Court-house PAPA.KURA—On the first Court-day in July, at 10 am EDWARD L. GREEN, For G,G. * gent. Imperial Pensions Office. ■ Auckland, June 23,1875. AUCKLAND CATHOLIC LITERARY INSTITUTE, WELLINGTON STREET. Grand Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT, in'aid of the Funds, on MONDAY, June 23. ADMISSION, 2s. «d. AGO' T S TRAIN will leave Auck land for Mercer on THUKSDAY Morning, returning same day. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. _____ __ ___ __. tf « PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. Poultry always on hand. Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. AYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer com -1 bined in the pressure foot; Tucking Gauge, four Hemmers, four Shuttle-reels, six Needles, Oil-can, an d Screw-driver, with Book of Instructions. This Machine is sufficiently heavy to stand firm without being screwed down, and, being supported on soft cushions will not damage the table. It ia not a mere toy, but really substantial and useful, and guaranteed stronger and more durable than any Hand Machines ever offered to the public, —being equal in strength and workmanship to any Stand Machine sold at double the price.—Price, 5 Guineas No 2.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand; price, 7 Guineas. No 3 —Machine on handsome Square Stand ; price, 8 Guineas. Appointed Agent— T. PEACOCK, Optician, &c, SHORTbAITD-STRKJCr. FOR SALE, or To Let on Lease, on easy terms, a comfortable Family Residence, situated in St. George's Bay Road, Parnell (at pre sent occupied by Mrs Diddams), containing nine rooms, and Garden well stocked with fruit tress of ohoice varieties. ■ t ., ■pOESONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in the "Baptist School-room, Ponsonby Road, oppos&e Pon sonby Hall, on Monday, the 28th June, at 8 o'clock p m , to consider matters of importance to the dis trict general y. prior to the annualmeeting advertised for the 9thJuiy Auckland, June 24, 1875. I ' ; ' ' ' "REMAINING IN AUCKLAND. THE NEW TENANT HAVING GIVEN WAY TO THE OLD ONE. J. L EVY, With much pleasure informs the.public of Auckland, aud especially the "WOaKItfG CL.A.BSKS, that the new Tenant, who some time ago bought the Premises over his head, and allowed him One Month longer to Clear Out, has been induced to think better of it, and fearful of losing all Ins cash in going into a busi ness which he does not understand, has offered J. LKVY sufficient recompense to ease him of his bad bargain. •J. LEVY ' Therefore, will continue to Remain in his Old Premises until further orders, and feels confident that the Public generally will hear with pleasure that he is NOT GOING TO LEWE THE: PRO VINCE OF AUCKLAND, But will continue to be —as he always has done— THE BEST AND CHEAPEST CLO THIER OF ITS PEOPLE. J. LEVY Also wishes to inform the Public that, havine received a Large Parcel of MKVS, BOYS', and YOUTttS' READY-MADS CLOTHING from En<jl»n'd, per Caller Ou, just arrived, which he has now opaned but ; he intends to Clear them out at SBLLING-OFF PRICES, to keep up the character of the MONSTER CLOTHING MART, for i heapness and Quality, Customers will always find in Stock, every requisite necessary for a complete Outfit. RALLY ROUND LEV*, AND BY YOUR PATRON AGE, PBRCLAIM HIM 1O BE THE ONLY CLOTHIER IN AUCKLAND. %&~ Note the address :— J. LEVY'S, MONSTER CLOTHrNG MART, 210, QOEBN-STREET, . - (Two doors above Coupland'e Store.)



IN THE ESTATE OF THOS. WALLACE MACRBADY. The Executors request that all debts due to the above estate bo paid to Mr Brock, Solicitor, Wynd liain Chambers. Auckland, and particulars of all claims upon the estate bo forwarded to l>iin for settlement. E~ DTJCATIONAL. — A Lady con ducting a Scliool four miles from town, lias Vacancies for some Pupils as Boarders. Tevms L £3o, £iO, and £50 per annum.—Address jMrs. jobs Mason, Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Third Quarter cornmoDCPK on Ist July. RACTICAL HIFLE MUSKETRY (A* Treatise on). Trice Cd., at TURRELJ,'9, Bookseller, &c, Qncen-street PASSAGE TO ENGLAND. . A Lady alxmt to proceed Home in the phip Fern glen, wishes to arrange for joint occupancyof a Cal'io, ■with another Lady.—Apply to Major Green, Govern ment Buildings LOST, pin Tuesday last, 22nd instant, Two- Letters addressed to Mrs. T. H Hirst Buckland, Pukekolie East: one letter was unstamped, The finder ■will greatly oblige by leaving them at this office. DBAPKRY STOCK AND BUSI NE3S PREMISES FOE SALE AT GR^HaMSTOAYN. Tenders will be received at the office of Avcb. Clark and Sons, Auckland, until MONDAY1, 6th pros, at noon, fgr tne f)rapery and Millinery Stock of • the undersigned, also Lease of Premises. The Stock is valued, as per stock sheets, at £1,167 17s 10d, and can be iosp cted on the premises any diy between the hours of 11 and 3. Information regarding the premises can be ascertained by applying at same time and place, or [at the office of Arch. Clark and Sons. Tenders will be received for the Stock and Pre mises either together or separataly. Terms—Cash, or approved bills. JAMES REID. Grahamstown, Juno 26,1875. DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME. TENDERS FOE SUPPLIES. TENDEB^ for the fallowing SUPPLIES for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children for sis months commenciug lot July, iB7o, will ba received by the nndersieued until noon of FHIDA.Y, 2nd July: - Beef and' Mutton (free from bone, best quality only) Bread (best qualify only) Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene, Coals and Firewood Samples of Groceries to accompany the tenders. G. W. OWEN. June 26,1876. , ' QT. ANDREWS LODGE. The monthly meeting of the above Lodge will ba held on MONDAY Evening next,. at half-past 7 • o'clock, in the Lodgeroom, Star Hotel. , By order oi' the W.M. Tj* I N A L N O T I G E. Persons indebted to the firm of CRANWELL & Co., are respectfully requested to settle their accounts prior to the end of this month. All remaining un paid after that date will be^sued for. AN AUCTION SALE Of all unsold Goods will be held about the middle of July . 26th June, 1875. siiiiiiiii PS r— —i -*-. « * rp H. WEBB'S MUSIC " «f _!_• SALOON," ' . S W Weliesiit-stbsei. „ TD. jj . | p> Chamber Obgan, an elegant instrument, ~ ; o to be sold, the property of a Gentleman; price *1 r^ ■ only £30, to be seen as above. It must be W _ sold, the gentleman having left Auckland. © Z, N.B. —Full price given for second-hand g ■^ Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Harmon ■^ iums. Pianofortes, and Organs tuned and to • M repaired, in town or country, by the year or ; S ' to visit. - ii f "pOWDER (Prepared according to the Original , . ; Kecipe of the Celebrated Dr Coffin) MAY BE OBTAINED IN CAREFULLY-SECURED ; PACKAGES AT Is. 6d. EACH, OR OTHERWISE, AT THE BOTA NI C PHARMACY, VICTOKIA-STREBT. l&~ Agents wanted in Town or Country. TUESDAYrNOON. '' HOUSEHOLD FUBNSTURE & EKFttCIS, Side Saddle, Sewing Machine, &c. Bemoved to Mart for convenience of Sale from the residence ef a Gentleman leaving Auckland ; consisting <>{ Parlour, Dining-room, ted room, and Kitchen?turn ture. A. Good eide Saddle but little used, Sewing Machines, Pictures, Books, &c. ■ R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. MONDAY, JUNE 28. WIRE NAILS ! WIRE NAILS ! THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-strea 1 on Monday next, at 11 o'clack, 50 kegs ROSEHI-aD gWIRE NAILS, 1 Jin to 2Ain, just landed, ex Caller Ou. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . > •'• Auctioneera. ___________ . TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. CLOTHING, WATERPROOFS, SHIRTS, &c, Ac. ' TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION". -.'ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at hh mart, Queen-Btreet, on Monday next. 28th instant, . at 12 o'clock noon, to close consignments, 3 CASES CLOTHING, containing Galatea Jackets, International Vests, Blue Pilot Galatea Jackets, Black Cloth Jackets, Blue Nap Pilot Jackets, "Velveteen Jackets, Blue Engineers' Jackets, Trousers, fancy Tweed Trousers, &c. . ■' &c. .-■-'■■. • ;' U - '■ '■'.•' ']'. 1 case Mackintoshes, Waterproofs, &c. . 1 case Wool Shirts, Venetian shirts Flannel ; , Vests, &c. [ i* Terms cash. [ WEDNESDAY, JUJSE 30. » FURNITURE, GAS AND BAR FITTINGS, COOKING-RANGE, &c, .. •' ~ ' A.T Q.C.E. HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET. ?T^HE Subscribers have received in- A- structiona from Mr John Menzies to sell at ' the Q.C.E. Hotel. Shortland-street, on Wednesday the 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, ' THE FURNITURE, GASFITTINGS, BA_ FIX TUBES, Large COoKING-RANGE. &0., &C, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SO*NV Auctioneers. PvA