The Evening Star.

OL. Vl.—-No. 1,577.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



Shipping, •QJk nVEKLAND MAI T ■g^^^^gAND NEW YORK. J;- KA- NCISCO The Splendid Steamship Mikado, 3,500 tons, F. Moork. Commando,. ,•«. . for freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, ■ &.gent. mT^v A USTEALASIAN ■S^K^^^i STEAMERS. riJi^-CLiBS EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS • ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDPIELDS. The splendid Steamship ' GyphrsiiGs 2,600 tons : T. Wood, Commander, now due will sail as above six hours after arrival Fo» freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent .oSa-b^k lVr AIL LINE ACROSS tVjfjO^^. THE PACIFIC. THE^AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVI GATION COS TIME TABLE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, NEW' ZEA LAND, AND CALIFORNIA. The vessels of the Company leave Sydney, calling at Auckland, New Zealard, and Honolulu in t£f Sandwich Islands, every IS days, and San Franciso as tinder i — , * Leaves Auckland Leaves San Francisco City of Melbourne, Jan 22 Mikado Jan' 2 Macgregor .. Feb 19 Cyphrenes .".' j an 30 Mikado .. .. Mar 19 City of Melbourne.Mrch 1 °/f p f?fiu ■• pll6 Maceregor .. MrchSO' j City of Melbourne, May 14 Mikado. Anrl2fi Macgregor .. Junejl Cyphenes ".'. May 24 waß° -to. ■••v Uly 9 CityoiM- s lbourne,June2l N.B — These sailings may be later if English mail iias not arrived. A tiain leaves San Francisco for New York daily With branch lines through the States ; and powetfui steamers leave the.lattei city daily for England, thus affoid'Dg a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe Intending passengers from Europe and America are informed that the Company's local fleet trade from Sydney to all ports of the Australian Colonies by which means prompt connection is made with 'the above, line. FREDK. 3. TROUTON, __ Manager. H. M. JERVIS, Agent; «"k«k WEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING COM- For New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, "Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otaoo ; transhipping at nelson, tor westport, Greymouth, anb Hokitika. The s.a. WELLINGTON, Will leave the Bluff anchorage, Maaukau, TO MORROW (WEDNESDAY), the 3rd March, at 4 P.m. The Tarn o' Shanter will leave Onehunga Wharf with passengers after arrival of the 2 p.m. traia from Auckland. MARCH TIME-TABLE:— Bth—S.s. PBO3BE 1 12th -S.s. LADYBIRD [ 18th—S.s. TARANAKI V as above 22nd—S s WELLINGTON i 28th -S.s. PHCEBE J For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. j&*J&. "PO R FREIGHT OR -L CHARTER. The Eaiqnc Union, 361 tors register, Captain Shnblock, is open for Freight or Charter to any ColoLial port. STO>iE BROS , Agents. £^sv r£j*'Oß LONDON DIRECT. jj^^^^^g^ To Follow the City of The fine Iron Clipper Glenlora, 764 tons, having CO tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Bus splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. A gents. T^OR HOBART TOWN Helen 341 tons register, Captain Evans, mil sail for the above port on TUESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROTHERS. Queen-street, February 25,1875. "OOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, J- the cutter Martha. 8 tons register,,—Apply to W. Keir ; or Alexander, Waterman's steps. j FXIAURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA. , ~ ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17, 1875. £100 IN PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. PROGRAMME. First Race, 12 noon—Trading Vessels of 10 tons register and upwards. First piize, £25 ; second prize, £5. Second Race, 12 30 p.m.—Four-oared Boats. First prize, £10 ; second prize, £2. Third Bace, 1 30 p.m. -Sailing Boits (24 feet keel ' and upwards). First prize, £12 ; second prize, £3. And seven other events. R. J.gWOOD, Hon Sec. mo BE SOLD AT COST PRICE). SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF I 16-carat Gold Collar Studs 15 „ ' GoldLinfes 15 „ Gold Solitaires 15 „ G/d Half-suites 1 „ Gold Suites, in Morocco cases. WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrists and fronts, 3s 9d to 10s INDIAN AU S E SHIRTS, & c SILK DUST COATS, 12s 6d, 18s 6d, 21s REAL PANAMA HATS, at COST. J. M. McLACHLAN, -The V&r*~2 18, QUEEN-STBEET t War"^ One door fruiu .. gt;ree \w? JOTICE OF REMO VIT" f "fld^rtT-g; CROCKER, respectfully informs his numerous •_;£. l <. . friends, customer*, and the gene al public, that he *• has removed his Boot Manufactory to those premises immediately opposite Messrs Holland iind Butler's. Victoria-street, formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone. whose stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He will as usual, carry on his business, and to aay who'may ' not have favoured him with a turn, he only solicits a single trial, when he is sure it will be repeated.—B. CBOCKER.



Business Cards. [l JV^^ &~~Z AMB RA, a JLJ PHOTOGRAPHERS. 19 6, Queen-street, Next Auckland Savings' Tank, 5 : PORrauTTm^,'-1 the fact *ha* they make 1 bi saved waiting II 0 O X S BOUND ? PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED- AND MACHINE NUMBERING, f At WM. LEYS, r _____(Nextjdoor above Evening Star. ) 1 A berTde^Tn Foot1 factory, -*-*- DUBHAM-STREET. ) KtttlfS tOCk of, Men' s -' Women's and Children's w£ f « *£ es i' WayS in 6tock- Sole Manufac turers of the fceamless Watertight, specißlly adapted lor the O'hinemuriand Thames trade BLACK & CO. pIAJMOEOETE TUSIN& MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messr Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. '■ T~A~M~E S 811 T~U~ll E~R, | W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ships on the KHOKTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Rewoastlb and Bay of Island Coais _ Also. Firewood, cut or uncat, at REASONABLE RATES. PR BJE(J E & GUA fl A E NATIVE LAND AGENTS SURVEYORS, .We. No 6, Vim's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pORTLA'N D CEME NY. 300 casks Portland Cement 5000 Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay and T laster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-str ek t East. Ml 8 i N~OE M A JN, JEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Houso. WARNOCK BROTHERS, T V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RI^UM ND, COX'S CRKKK. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. I O H Jfct fe O B, W * Hcttte and Land Agent, Rant and Debt Collector, Stichbury'g BaUflingt, Queon street. QTTFO a&e &a. FREEHANDS BAY SOAP & OANLDS WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA CARD] BA M V B L WELLS House, L&nd, and Commission Agent, Collector of Recta, Debts, Highway Rates, Sc. Loani arranged. Office: 129, Queen »t?ect i"thr»o doors below the Unton Sunk.) 1 0 R A I G, W * FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, Ac— Oe Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. TIT PHILLIPPS & SON~ ? ™ * OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Painta, Olla, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photoeraphlc Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings^ Clock sad Compass Glasses, Glazed ash. Doors, &c Glass cut to xc ,and carefully packed. 12, W7gdh»m .street. XK7 H. SKINNER ~"* * BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOIKSR Vtjloan Lans, AND Fort-street. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and sll branche* of I the bulldinj? trade executed. "DONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR C^PH at the Free- ! man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- . street, by . J. & J. SOPPET. ; THE Misses Teutekberg beg most respectfally to inform parents snd tbe ' public generally that they are prepared to give ' Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embrddery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Hair Work in Flowers, Chains, * Brooches, Bracelets, *c—Residence: Top of Grey street, 96. east side. ' CHARLES BLOMFIELD, c HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain : and Ornamental Writing, Gildiig, Graining, ' Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. ] Ponsonby Koad, Newton. < Orders may^ be left at the offices of F. G. i Ewington, J, 'Carson, or Samuel Weils, Queen street. . WR. HAY W A'ED't 3 . CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURNISHING I WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM STREET, (Next to Quer j-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Comer of Pitt and Grey streets. T & J. SOPPET, MILLERS, Frskmak's Bay Stxam Mills, AND No 8, WEB Q BN STBItKT, Whaef Auo nd. * T\ B N T I B BX.J MR. T. TEA FORD, BUBGKON DENTIST, "W4K»*I»I'I> 8 T R « 1 T. . Artlfldsl Teeth, irot-'nna to a JuU Set, In Gold or Valc&^jv.. ta^.,—__— _^^——— — t , c pIABKB BBOTHBR6' I \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ___ n ROYAL FINF ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opp -ite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. , First-class Portraits rom CD.V. to Life Slze^ Moderate Prices. Children's.Portra taken instantaneously. Honeyi . M"~"*^NeY "rTTLB^D on first-class freehold security, at low ratSs of Interest.— : R. C. Dyer, cshortlan4-street J JVfONEY TO LEND, in large and Ixl. small sums, low rates of interest.—Apply ELIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, ShortUnd-street. O^i bY TO Li N U in large or email gum*, at.very lew r»w of intent*.— Apply to MiLaUbley, SuUcitor, Hl^b-nreet



Business Cards. jQ^ EVI TT, GTO-MAKE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, <5 Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishi Tackle. ~%M M FAJJLBEH, Bole Contractor i .L?.li. the City Council for the Emptying of Earl Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to i tsnd punctually to all requests regarding the aboi Persons desiring to have the s&id places attended ( either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have t anme done by leaving a notice either verbal or writt with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Oflic Queen-street U i S H M R & <T1 ■*- Wholesale, Shipping, ar>d Family Butch Queen aweet, corner of Durham street, Auc I and. Poultry of all kind* dresaod to order. Prin I Smoked Tongue*, Hoine-cnred Bacon. Corned Be ion sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Gam i Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Coloi ! upon receipt of order. Fniaiilea waited on In to* or suburbs. QI T V B A X.is ii ~] AKD STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-BTKXET. lOEfKfft AND GROUND SrjOAB ALWAYS OK HAH W. R. WADDELL. LEBED A L E V WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS IN TEMPORARY PREMISES Opposite tho Array and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN BTEEKT. ALFRED ALEI, (From Messrs. Ridley, akd Son, Londo PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AKD JBWELLWH. KTO. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. PiakofortkTttnbb, &. sag »r, H R.H the Diikk Bf Appointment • ' , , or Edinburgh MESSRS. J. BR OWN & SON Hare in Stock-Instruments by Broadwood, Erard, Hoplcinson, Allison and So7is, Kirkman, Chap-pell Bord, d-c , etc. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very bast makers in the world, side by side. The prices of the-e instruments are plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuued by tho most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H. O BROWN, who has just returned from England, whore he has gained his experience in the Fac'ories of Messrs Broadwood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock. A TJCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice, of the best materials and worhmar>sl)ip, and at the LOWEST POSSIBIE PiiICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. CHEAP SADDLEKY AND HARNESS.- The Undersigned has always on hand, and to irrive per WARWICK, a large and varied Stock of ivery description of Harness, Haddles.Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and >ther Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, OJrths, Fancy Bits. Mngle and I onble Greyhound Starters, Ac, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct Tom the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, SADDLES, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. 0 CAPITALISTS OF ABOUT £1000.—To be disposed of, a Manufacturing Business in the centre of the City of Auckland, established over 12 years, doing about £3000 per innum, with a large profit.-Address A.Z., Even ing Stab oliice. TnO SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS. SPARS, round and square, on hard at Reasonable Bates. F. ARCHARD, llechanics' Bay, and Breakwater Road, near Railway _. Station. A UCK.LAND and ONEHUJSGA £*- COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehuoga: Leave Auckland: 8 a.m. 10 a m. 9 a.m. 12 oon 12.30 p m. p.m. 2 p.m. p.m. Saturday Nights: . 0 11.30 TO THE INHABITANTS OF AUCKLAND AND ELSEWHERE. Having purchased Mr Montague's Entire Stock md Interest in the SEWING MACHINE TRADE, [ am now prepared (with a . Stock of over 260 Machines, and 200 to arrive from the best makers), ;o Supply every possible demand. Every accommo dation as to terms given to purchasers. W. C. DENNES, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having this day sold my vary Large and Entire' 3tock of SRWINXJ MACHINES to Mr W. C. Dknnkh, and relinquished that department of my to him, I must cordially recommend him » r22" ,*Pd customers, feeling convinced that rom his Practiw r - ow ,, ){ , g 1 c anrt long experience in this branch of business, v.5... ~. * on ,i?ni» «nrrhaipr<i will find it to their advantage t%W?J{ „? hfs Ter v extensive and varied stock. 9Ct ms rery (Signed) M, MONTAGUE. Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, February 6,1875. mo THE INHABITANTS OF "■- PONSONBY, RICHMOND, SPRING BANK. AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOODS. THOMAS STANYER, • ''• V6M^i""*-^4? SH 0. E MA X E R, Begs respectfully to inform the residenYs'S'ftft^ ab'ove named <?lrtj krts, that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS in his New Premises, Ponsonby Road, nearly opposite Richmond Road, where he hopes to meet with such support as his strict attention to business, civility to his customers, and persevering industry, should command. Sewed or Pegged Boots to order at stock r biceb. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. ' Families waited upon. Schoolwork contracted for.



Kerosene. s ' ~ fee. *- ne «f ie. ir m OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT Ol] Is now universally recognized as the best Burning O which can be made. Recommended by the Fii Insurance Companies fcr Safety, and by all cor jj sinners for the Brilliancy fiu Light. In purchat ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pre peny against all chance of a Kerosene accideni Ask for OL.EOPHEKE BRILLIANT OlL.and taken - other. DIPLOMA of MEBI^ received from th Vienna Exposition for Cans of varioub'Tops and Oils » OLKOPHESK BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable t those who read or sow in tjo ovenicg, as it gives i stronger light than gas, while tinch less fatiguing t the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVdfe'S, AS II STANDS A HIGHEH TEST. l To GROCERS & DEALERS. O H O g 3D * M ° rt Eh P ° 8 §j O * £ S3 o fc 3 • ° B H 8 2 S*° g B H&X I H *a" m 8 « w -a ° g 2 d w S P H % H •^ o



Merchandise. /CANTERBURY CHEESE, TO ARRIVE, FINEST QUALITY BAKER'S FLOUR, In sacks, 100's and 50's. PEARL BARLEY. SYDNEY BUTTER. NELSON HOPS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. L SHEATHING AND ROOFING S FELT, 3 )- ---0 ON SALE BY c l 1 T. H. HALL & CO. QRDERS FOR FINE AUSTRALIAN WINES Received and execxited by T. 11. HALL & CO. AGENTS. ON SALE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Prime Sydney Bntter. GEO. W. BLNNEY* ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Anderson and Mowut's Flour (in sacks), 1001b ai-SfiOltj. bags J. K. Anaerson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks) ICOfc. and 501b. bags Hay am: Sarr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 501b. oags. GEO. W. BINNJB.Y. p APERHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, their fir3t Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 AND 1875, Comprising— Paperhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperh-iiigings for Dining-rooma 1 aperbargfegs for Sitting-rooms PapeihaDgings for Bed-rooms Papc-rhanfcirjg* for Balls Panel Docora'.ions, very handsome. Call and See Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland. 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for Picture Frames Gilt Mouldings for Ro r m Decorations , The quality of which lias never been equalled In Call aki> See Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Turps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Phote Glass, Window Glass, both plain ani ornamental. In fact everything requir-din the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL. COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, Ac, 28, and 30, Victoria-street, "PHOTOGRAPHS COLORED, JL PHOT OGRAPHH PLAIN. PHOTOGRAPHS IRISH SCENERY PHOTOGRAPHS KNGLISB SCINEEY, PHOTOGRAPHS CATHEDRALS AND ABBRYS PHOTOGRAPHS TTJBNER'S ENGLISH PIC TUUEB, AND OTHKR OF THiC BEST E>GLISH MASTERS. The above Splendid Assortment of Photographs are offered at LOWER RATES than any hitherto imported, and nmst be sold to close consignments. I am also selling Lett's Diaries, 1575, at VERY LOW PRICES. EDWARD WAYTjS, 100, QtTEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. JJEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS~ JUST OPE NED, Leisure Hour, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 The Quiver, 1874 &c, c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, TTEBN-STBEET. Education. DAY SCHOOL,PROTESTANT HALL, NEWTON. MRS MARTIN. English, Classics, French. Evening Class-Fonr nights weekly, at 7.30, REV. J. MARTIN. Februarys, 1875. AUCKLAND TRAINING SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. JOSIAH MARTIN, HEAD MASTER, Chobai. Hall, Symonls-stkbet. COURSES of TRAINING LESSONS will be com .menced on MONDAY, February 1, and. continued '-'during the preseot quarter, as under :— Daily at 10 o'clock-Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing Mondays at 12- History: " Progress andlnfluence of Arts and Manufactures;" Tuesdays at 12—Physical Geography: "The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of the Colony : '• Gold and Goldmining." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : " Food and Diges-. tion." Fridays at 12—Mechanic-: "The Laws of Motion. Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladies r nd Visitors Pupils can enter for the TRAINING COURSE ONLY. Terms on application. AN EVENING CLASS (FOR PRACTICAL BUSIN"EBS DRAINING) "V~HiT.be commanced on Tuesday Evening, February 9, from 7 to 8 o'clock, to include Entries, Invoices, Accounts, Correspondenco, Book-keeping, &c. 'J his class will be conducted upon the model of a Merchant's office with the transactions in the .cus tomary trade of th» colony. Terms—One Guinea per Course of Twenty-four Lessons. EVENING CLASBES in Architectural Drawing and Surveying Mining and Engineering Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and Physical Scieiiice Will be commenced if sufficient names are entered



Electoral. nno PATRICK DIGNAN, ESQ., M.P.G iuckland, February, 1875. DEAR SJR.-We, the undersigned Electors ol City West, hereby request that you will allow your self to be nominated to fill the vacancy in the Representation of this District in the General Assembly, caused by the death of the late John Williamson, Esq. We are assured that the interests of our Electorate will be safe in your hands, and if you accept tha no mination, we pledge ourselves ta use our best exertions to secure yonr return. J. C. Firth F. L, Prime Lewis Brothers John Cosgrave Henry Gilbert JofephL. Wiison George ET. Lavera William Baker W. C. Wilson James Halyday James Browne A Dornwell Henry Giiflilan 8. li, Hamilton G. M Main John 1. Tole T. and S Morsin J. Boulter D. Stephenson J. x. Bin lan W. S Wilson John Gittos Own and Graham Jagger and Parker Uanitl Lynch Morton Jones J. Wiseman Barton Ireland Ge jrge Samuel Graham Ber jamlrj Tonks J. C. Mori in ■ Masefleld and Co Walter Lee J. Marshall Lennox David Dunningham Patrick Darby B. i-evy John Buchanan John Sheelian Charles Hawkeswood J. WeymoutU Walter H. Armstrong TIIO3. Lawless Ji;hn Bent Wra. Eyre Thomas Minetti Patrick Heath William M. Moyle i Michael Ueath Wm Oliver ) Jwhn iieath PaulTuahaare Maurice Sullivan Rom ma Fredk W. Collins Edward Mills Robert Gallagher Henry Carroll Charles C. Nelson Edwin Austen C. F. Hamilton H. Christopher George Leahy Harkuesa Hamilton Thomas Boylan George Isaac Bernand Thomas Mahony 'i ho mas Lonergan James Johntsone Alfred ThO3 Berna.id James Pollock Henry Gibbons : Hydenham Snow Park Gibbons Patrick tleehan C B. Andrews George Ivil M. Cinnolly Henry Bell J. A Clifcon W. J. Yandel Ed Mahony, jun j John Callnan John McCarsling J.B. Dickson A. Oliver, jun A. Francis Deruse Daniel Gough M. McHale Patrick O'Donnell T. H. Searle Wm Reid Charles Schafer Francis Forstes PatdckGleeson James Biggins Wm George Connolly W. F, CliUon G. W. King Walter C Bines P. FinUy Daniel Mahoney George Scorgie Kic ;ard (Je Thierry Robert Melville J. Casey BeDjimin Hammil J. A. Tole Edward Marlin E. F. Tole Daniel Geary John Tole Alfred Kuljames Thomas Craig James Watson James Sullivan John G.een Edward Mahony Thomss Monnock John Coleman T. Taylor John Campbell Thomas .Neal Wm Sheehan John Davis Thomas Cooke J. C. Smith James Duffy Kdmuiid Koley John Andrews Daniel Sheelian John Adams John Hheehan, jun Herman Penzholz Denis Sheehan M. S. Harney W, T. Sheehan John Lynch W. H. Me senger Wm Heaumont H'-urice Kelly Wm Crowther Heury Cooke George Keven Jauits U'iilker Michael Lynch Kohert C Carr Jas Goodacre Joseph Caffery Jcha Williams M. • affey G. Schmidt Owen Cummlngs A Heavey Wm Mearn Wm Lyons Samuel AlcConnell Matthew Kitt E. S. Hill John McQinley H. Mofllin Win Mc,inley Georse Xiuchanan Jas Ansenne <>. Schwartze Timothy Howard John B. Smjth John Morrisson James Fjyniie Wm Kirby Joseph Syms Edward McDonnell Thomas Gee James Grant M- O'Djni-hue John McLeod Martin Me'ermott Richard Warnock JamDs Derrom James Warnock Thoa S. Dickeoson M in Warnock AUxander Cook R. T. Warnock James Howden David Sheehan J. Butler Wm Marshall John L Holland Wdj Kelly M-.rk Sim; son Charl : s Canning Matthew Jas Moore J. E Appleby Adam Mcore U-. Burns Robert Hchultz J Cidman (by authority) Matthew Carr Philip Brady James Brennan John Carrol Wm F Blake Henry Cooper Geo Wallace James Gearey John Patrick Slattery J. J. Oon way Patrick Coyle Francis Connolly Thomas Kelly D. cloonen M, Ross Thomas Holmes B. Oraw J. Johustone John Harding Henry Marden K. D. Halatoid Samuel Morris Frank Jagger Michael Grace George Gould Patrick Grace Wm Chappell J. Patterson George R Webb Wm Smith George Wardell John McMahon John Keefe John Smith Thos Murphy John Sullivan John Fowler John Wilson James Norris F. Smjth John Billington Thos. Warner Alexander Biuce Robert Warner 1 avid Gouk Robert Strong sTohn Weymouth, jun Wm. Cummins John Andrews /GENTLEMEN",—I thank you for the confidence you have shewn in me by the requisi tion with which I have just been honoured; and Ido not hesitate to state that I shall be happy to comply with your request to become a Candidate for the re presentation of Auckland City West. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, •■ P. DIGNAN. Hobson-street, Auckland, Feb. 26,1875. v rFHE SUPERIN TENDENCY. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PRO VINCE OF AUCKLAND. GENTLEMEN,— Upon mature consideration, and after having con ferred with my friends and supporters »t those points within reach, I have felt it my duty to put away all thoughts.of retiring from this Candidature in favour of Sir George Grey—and for the following reasons:— 1. That Gentleman, in effect, states that his object in entering the arena of politics is to bolster up, and it possible, perpetuate provincialism, which form of Government I am of opinion should be entirely abolished throughout the Colony. 2. Sir George shewed an utter disregard for tho -welfare of this Province when he offered, with a view to strengthening Mr Weld's hands' in forming a Ministry, that the seat of Government should be re moved from Auckland, and when he asserted that he would yet see this Province at such a low ebb that grass would grow in the streets of the city. 3 He has been looking On quietly for the last seven years, while Auckland has been suffering from neglect, the Province treated with injustice, and almost starved out of political existence, and during that time Jre has not manifested the slightest interest in her welfare nor used either his influence, his pen or his tongue on her behalf. 4. It is felt, that even were he elected Superinten dent he would concern himself chiefly, if not entirely,. ■with large theoretical questions of constitutional Government, leaving the present Executive to ad minister the affairs of this Province as they are at present doing, and with such wretched results. It is now ascertained that for the above reasons, amongst many others, the Candidature of Sir George Grey for the Superintendency will not be acceptable to the electors of the Province' generally, and that,, j therefore, a certain political party on the occasion of: their recent visit to Sir George, at Kawau, anisrepre-,, sented to him the wishes of the electorate as ■well »' ' my intentions in the matter of this contest. . ,'



Electoral. , An important question—the reform of the Col - tution—is now occupying public attention, and have to be dealt with' shortly by the House of fie sentatives, where I hope to have a seat. lai opinion, as already stated, that the time has C( when Provincialism should be entirely abolished, , also that the lands of the colony should be dealt -^ • by the House of Representatives only, all land venue becoming colonial revenue, not only for better security of the public creditor, but also < order to facilitate the more equitable distributioi any surplus funds, after providing for loans, 1 may be available for such purposes as education* the bviilding of school-houses, for public woi grants in aid to road boards, &c. In abolishing Provincialism, much of the repres tative element in the government of the country f of course be swept away; and to compensate for th it will, I think, be necessary to alter the Constitut of the Upper House, by making a large proportioi say two-thirds, If not all—the mem bers of that brai of the Legislature elective, instead of nominee, as ; present. I think, also, that it would have a salute 1 effect if the term for which members are elected to < •; House of Representatives, were reduced to thi ; years, and if members of either House, who accept office, were compelled to come back to .their'c< stituents for re-election, as in England, in Victor j and elsewhere. As to what should be substituted for ProvinciaUsi I think little will be required beyond a re-arrangeme ; of certain departments of the General Governmei and an increase of powers and grants of money, road boarda. Such amendments of the Constituti Act as I havewiefly sketched above, would place the hands of the people far more real power than'tlj now possess. Would promote public spirit, of whi we stand much in need, and would impart to pub opinion throughout the country such force and effe that no government would dare to disregard it. With regard to matters more immediately relatl to the duties of Superintendent, you will remem'b that during the last session of the. Council I joined successfully opposing the Education Act introduc by Messrs Sheehan, Dignan, and Eeed, which Act pr posed to abolish the Central Board of Educational vest the powers in the hands of a commissioner to appointed by the Provincial Government. lal opposed the present house-tax and manhood-tax t education, and defeated the Government of Mr She ban on the question of the transfer of the controls the police from the General to the Provinci authority. ! I think the Thames foreshore should be given as i endowment to the local governing body there. ; If elected, I shall endeavour to co-operate in> i friendly spirit with the General Government, auli watch over the interests of the province that, regards finance at all events," its declining years sfii be^less of a struggle for existence than the years ju past. I shall also endeavour to see that when the n« state of things is being inaugurated this portion! New Zealand shall not be placed at any disadvanta, as compared with the South, and tiat its great natui resources and splendid geographical position shall bo far utilized that the prediction concerning the gri growing in our streets shall be 6hewn to be the pi diction of a false prophet. j I am, Gentlemen, | Tours faithfully, j: J, M. DARGAVILLE, Auckland, Ist March, 1875. S rpo THE GENTLEMEN ELECTOR OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST SIGNING/T.H REQUISITION. Gentlemen,—l think that every man should < all in his power to serve the country in which he lit| and sheuld strive to promote the welfare and hapj ness of its people, If they deem it in Jiis power to '< so; and that to gain these objects he should be prepare to make every personal sacrifice. If, therefore; jtf think my servic.es are likely to be advantageous!; j your interests, and those of New Zealand, I shall 1 I prepared to undertake the duties you desire impose on me. G. GREY;; Kawau, February 24, 1875. .'■'; Drapery. QPENING NI GH* SATURDAY NIGHT, 6th INST,: APRE S E N T Will b« given on the 3 i . OPENING NIG H T; OF THE LEVIATHAN CLOTHING ESTABLKHMKCit TO EVERY PURCHASER. ,y 83y EEMEMBEB THE ADDRESS CORNER OP SHORTLAND AND 3 QUEEN-STREETS " (Opposite the Insurance BuiLDixas , JOSEPH MOSES, | I PROPRIETOR. ■ t i ' '■'■"■ "■■ '' ' x ' .-.if