vernment, they would have done such a thing.

The feeling raised here is intensely strong, ' i -and step 3 are about to be taken to get up a \ monster petition to the Assembly. \ Tbe Advertiser says that the disclosures \ are alarming, and that other matters have J vet to be brought to light It urges that the, people should insist upon the Govern m e_t cancelling the pretended agreement if there has been illegality from first to last, as the idea of handing over lands to the province ■for settlement when in such a position, is monstrous, and should be resented with scorn and content. Deputation to Fir George Grey. The Superintendent received a deputation of the Mayor Councillor and mine managers in reference to the Waictahi road, urging the making a road for the benefit of mines wl ich are now unable to crush for want of a road.

The Superintendent said the Provincial -Government had no money and would make no promises which could not be fulfilled. He pointed out that a large portion of the goldfields revenue was absorbed in works at Ohinemuri were wasted for want of proper uupervision. In reply to a deputation from the Borough Council in regard to the maintenance •of a road for goldfields' traffic, the Superin tendent pointed out that he had no money ibnt would endeavour to proyureSendowments ,for them. The General Government had unlawfully taken the Provincial money He may be able to recover it in the Supreme Court. He expressed astonishment that no steps had been taken by the Thames people to recover from the General Government large sums expended in Ohinemuri, statins _hey ought to petition them to refund this money which is deducted from their Gold fields revenue. Be should himself insist on this return of unlawful expenditure, unless the Government brought in an Act of In demnity to legalize the expenditure. Cure Crushing. The Cure crushing i 3 showing splendidly Another fine parcel of about 30 lbs. speci mens to-day.

The Queen of Beauty have a rich show of gold m the lo'^ er portion No. 1 reef, recovered yesterday _ n the main level.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tokatea, during the week, have seen .-a little gold. The stope in the Peep-o'-Day leader, Evcelsior level, is eight inches thick It looks well. They will st-nd a trial parcel to the mill in a week. Contractors in Siege level have driven 200 feet, and the contrac tors in the Van level will finish Tokatea boundary next week.

The Union Beach have a few pounds good specimens. More expected. The City of Auckland crushed 7501b5. •specimens at the Whakaroa battery. The result is 2840z5. 12dwts. retorted gold. Got 601bs. specimens last night. The Bismarck leader is looking well. The Great Tnnnel Company are drawing iron rails from the tnnnel. The ground is said to be abandoned.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Public Hall. There is a movemsnt on foot for the erec , tion of a Public Hall. The Hon. James Williamson offers to give £25 towards the purpose. It is believed a free si.c v-ill be obtainable.

The Rangariri _ weekly trips to Cambridge are successful.

The W»ikato Swamp Company are spend ing a thousand a month in labor. Nearly three hundred acres of land are broken up for ploughing.

WANGAREI.

{From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Purchase of Good Land.

Commissioner Kemp paid £2,965 yesterday to Te Rarau and the claimants of the two blocks of land at Te Purua and Tangehau, situated respectively near Ruatangata and Maungakaramea. It is good land for special settlement.

The Clyde sailed last night,

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

owners in succession be, char«ed u Pon the summary way CCesSlon > a*d recoverable in a Row Among the Doctors* attltioT. dICa_/Sl T i 8 n°W Star that _f Jraake well has written to^the Medic-llefet;^^ «f the proposed one should St^V? Poßed _that "N° Association incotn^att^T^ 8 6f the headed by MeTrs B_L Fo«rsWous, characterised thp!f^ m! and H°<*e n> Drßakewel 1 a*_ 2as a fa^hood judgment till hi ~P I\W IC to su Pend anotherV_ to nitT" evidence ,> and profession to shew th If"? 8 UFglDg the gentlemen +lT\} emse} yes at le *st profession' in Du_ed?nf° °V he _Mdi« l -n afford to lo^te " "°* aS ** !

In th* pSllar?,e of Bigamy. MrTqS ■»" C° Urfc yesterday morning S?_r_33*w£ wCi: _- ???tiLe ______ "_ e hM tzf w" •„ v» trial. Was committed for

The Visit of Australian Cricketers.

At the cricketers' meeting Mr Mears re ported that the sub-committee had con fromV- ? 6 -Pr °ba„ le °? 8t 0f htin^S a team Horn Victoria, and arrived at this estimate • -Passages for twelve men to Dunedin' J i * So eQ dayS Stay in D™edin at 10s eacn, £42 • passages to Christchurch, £3G seven days' stay there, £42; passages to Wellington, £24, five days' stayf £30 ■ pas sages to Nelson, £24, five days' stay, £30 • passages to Auckland, £36, seven days' stay' £42; passages to Sydney, £120; and pas sages of the Victorian six from Sydney to Melbourne, £27. To this total the com mittee thought it politic to add for con tingencies and expenses, £165. It was first proposed that the provinces should contribute £700 in equal shares, but the meeting carried a counter proposition that on behalf of the Otago cricketers it guaranteed £175 as the province's contribution, on the assumption that no more than £750 bo requited. It ap peared to be the unanimous opinion of the meeting that £750 would be amply sufficient. A motion was made, that in the representa tive Match — Victoria v. New Zealand fifteen players representing various provinces should meet tbe visiting team at a place hereafter to be determined, and while opinions were expressed as to the number who should represent the colony, it was the unanimous feeling that it was advisable not to carry any resolution that might tend to hamper the action of other provinces. The Star published an apology in the case of McCassey v. Bell, admitting its article to be untrae and unfounded. It withdraws all imputations therein contained.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Case of Cruelty. The horse-starving case, or the effects of it, are not yet ended: It is being made very uncomfortable for Mr. Warren. It is said that he has been called on by his superiors in. office to substantiate or retract the impu tations cast upon the character of one of the witnesses for the prosecution, who is also a civil servant, and was called upon by the defendant's counsel to answer certain ques tions relating to his official duties. Provincialism- The Times keeps pegging away at Provin cialism as something effete, and says that people are tired of it. The Government Organ Defends its Patrons. The Tribune last night defended the action of the General Government regarding the financial dispu.es between the General Go vernment and Auckland and Wellington. It takes its stand upon this, that the General Government can treat no province either well or ill as far as either goes. There is a law which defines their duties and relations respectively, and the law must be fulfilled. If Sir George Grey wants a mandamus let him have it by all means, and have his case tried. The public would see how hollow it is, qnd Sir George would soon find he was only at the beginning of the adventures of the old woman who was unable to force her pig over the bridge in time to get home to a reasonably early supper.

The Big Bully. The Post compares the attitude of the General Government towards Auckland and Wellington to that of the bullies sometimes seen at school, who say to little chaps, "What's yours is mine and what's mine is my own."

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Personal Encounter "between two Notables- In to-night's Star appears the _bllo wing :— " We hear that the latest legal squabble has culminated in a personal encounter between two well-known citizens at the Criterion Hotel, this afternoon." It is understood that one of, the prime movers in the recent legal correspondence had high words with one of the leading directors of the Daily Times, with the result stat«d above. The refusal of the Times to publish a reply to Mr Macassey's last Jetter is said to be the cause.

An Irate Judge- The Bar find Mr Justice Johnston a tough customer to deal with. Two members got a Egging to-day, and Mr Barton had two pas ses of arms with the Bench. Public Health Act. The City Council, has resolved to ask the Assembly to remedy the defects in the Public Health Act, and to introduce a Bill conferring j\& following powers on the Municipalities. _ArCaUEe an abatement of the nuisance on aT&,Jands owned by absentees at the cost of JsfeWowners in succession, the costs to be re £»rable in a summary way. To compel % ifc^wners of houses within the city to con T f>i!; * ck an<i cement cesspools of a des hptioa to satisfy the Council, and tojeon

any caterers for tbe public entertainment to the favourable notice of the most discrimina ting. We have no doubt they will be welcomed by a bumper house.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Passengers for Auckland. Sailed, 1 p.m.—Wellington, for the North. Passengers - The Chief Justice and Secretary, Messrs Dobson, Sawyer, Engel, Etheridge, Uwen, (Jhudleigh, Ganning, Henderson, Atkinson, Gabb. Vessell, Anderson and boy, Kay, Crowley, Smith, Healey, Sornmerville, Ball, Reid, Cowburn, Mr and Mrs Judd,. Mr and Mrs Wilson, Miss Lodge, Miss ciouth.

Liability of Mail Coaches

The Chief Justice has given a decitiin, which settles the liability of mail coaches to pay tolls by dismissing Young's (coach pro prietor) appeal with costs. Mr O'shea reports :—Flour, 11Z to 12. per ton; wheat, 4s 4d to 4s 6d par bushel; oats, 3s 9d ; maize, j6s 6d; pollard, 8s ; bran, Is 3d to Is 4d ; potatoes, 4Z 10s to 51 ; cheese, 10^d per lb. ; ham, IsJJd ; bacon, Is.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Thursday. Supreme Court Sessions

The doctor who has medically examined John Reilly, charged with horse-stealing at Mosgiel, reported there was no symptoms of insanity, and the Bench, being satisfied that a prima facie case had been made out, com mitted toe accused for trial. — Catherine Schmidt, charged with bigamy, seemed to rejoice in her position, and acted throughout with the utmost nonchalance. She was com mitted for trial.—Judge Johnston is presi ding on the Bench. One lawyer suggested extra time for lunch, but the judge stated, when business was on, a biscuit or a sand wich was enough, in bis opinion. Mr Barton was unfortunate enough to think something, and was reminded by his Honor that it was only for the Court to think, or to say : "my opinion is," or "it seems to me," it being the advocates duty Bimply "to submit" his arguments. This day. Personal Altercation. An altercation which led to an exchange of blows took place last evening between .Robert Gillies, one of the directors of the Times Company, and James Smith, barris-ter. The dispute is said to have been caused by the Times refusing to insert a letter written by Mr Smith.

TIMARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr James Smith's Reply to Mr Macassey-

■ The Timaru Eerald publishes a long letter from Mr. Jamss Smith in reply to Mr. Macassey, which all the three Dunedin papers refused to publish. It also has a leader on the state of the .bar and Press at Dunedin. It says inter alia : "If the charges brought against Mr Maccassey be true, he richly deserves to be ignominiously expelled from the profession of the law."

AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OP V. ALES? THEATRE,

The dramatic version of "Lady Audley's Secret" was placed before the audience at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening in a manner that reflects great credit on the management. Boucicault't version of this popular story is undoubtedly the best, and was approved by the writer of the original tale. Neithe/ pains nor expense were spared in adorning and preparing for a due per formance of Lady Audley, and their exertions in regard to its scenery and surroundings were duly appreciated by the select rather than numerous assemblage. Miss May Howard represented the Lady Audley with that fine perception of character which has made the acting of this artiste so acceptable, and given her a name among women. There was an appropriateness of dress in perfect keeping with the haughty, determined heroine of tbe piece. The simpler, but not the less interesting character of Alhcia was performed with fidelity by Miss Clara Stephenson. Mr Collier as Kobert Audley, nortrayed that character with studied oare and was most successful in its unfold i_.es Luke Marks, in the hands of Mr ' Holloway, received full justice. The parts allotted to Messrs Avehng, Deering, and Poole were executed with a fairnesss which was immediately recognised. Mrs Jones, as Mrs Dawson, was as happy as ever, and Miss Maggie Knight, as Phoebe, was especially interesting. We have rarely seen "Lady Audley's Secret to greater advantage. " We notice that Boucicault's prize drama, "Hunted Down; or, the Two Lives of Mary Leigh will be the subject of the final performance of this excellent Company this evening, previous to their departure for the Thames. The enter tainment will be i_ i.. v*or of Miss May Howard. . v

THT WHEELER A!vl> DF. OLOBIAN TROUPE,

The Wheeler and de Glorion .troupe of minstrels and artistes, gave their second representation in the City Hall last evening with much' success. The ballads and pro gramme generally were of the same typo as those of the previous evehiog, and received well won enconiums from the gratified lis teners. The songs and jigs of Mr Wheeler and Miss de Courcy, as well as the acting and magic changes of aspect by Master Bonnie, met with a very mattering reception. Tbe gymnastic feats of the brothers De Glorian. and the daring flight of Lo Lo, the fairy wonder, from one end of the hall to the other, passing through two bal loons in her progress through the air, was very remarkable and yet it was done with the utmost dexterity and calmness of purpose. The intervening pieces possess much dramatic interest, and were deservedly praised. This evening there will be an entire change of programme, in which will be introduced many novelties, new acts, &c. A capital two hours' amusement may be reasonably had at the City Hall in company with the Wheelers and De GloriaDS.

CONCERT IN SYMONDS STREET. Mrs Shayie George's school concert, under the musical direction of Madame Moller, was well attended last evening. Mrs. George opened the proceedings with a well-written prologue, which was listened to with deep attention. A capitally-arranged programme was gone through, the selections consisting of soios, duets, and choruses by the pupils, supplemented by well-appreciated songs trom Madame Moller, Mr. Harding, Mr. Gradwell, and Mr. Davey. Readings by the last-named gentleman and Mr. T. L. White gave variety to the entertainment. The pupils exhibited musical talents of a character far superior to the majority of school "misses." All went off so well that it is almost invidious to make distinctions, but we are sure the rest of the performers will not begrudge our bestowing a word of special commendation on Misses Lawford and Kochefort's pianoforte playing, and on Misses Fenton, Moller, and Georges' singing. These young ladies received an ovation of applause, which they were com pelled to acknowledge. The comic duet " When a Little Farm We Keep"—rendered by Madame Moller aud Mr. Harding, was skilfully given, and caused roars of laughter. Of course a pardonable nervousness was ob servable in some of the young ladies, but we are pleased to add that they all got through their tasks without a hitch, nothing even approaching a breakdown occurring in any of the juvenile efforts. The company, though crowded, were Enthusiastic turoughout the concert, which reflects great credit on Mrs George and Madame Moller, and was brought to a most successful close by ten o'clock. The arrangements were perfect. The statement in the Cross that slang songs were introduced is very unkind. There were two comic ditties sung which it would puzzle the most fastidious to take exception to, the very fact of their introduction seemed to us an indication that in Mrs George's establish ment, the priggish system of strait-laced propriety so common in ladies' schools has not found a home. We must not omit to men tion that the concert room was gaily and tastefully decorated with flowers and ever greens, the work of the lady pupils.

AUCKLAND AMATEURS AT WAIROA.

A Wairoa correspondent writes under date June 18:—"Notwithstanding the unfavor able weather and the bad roads, a large and fashionable audience assembled at the con -1 cert given here last night, in aid of the Public Hall funds, by some lady and gentle men amateurs from Auckland. Amateur peiformances are generally tolerated—not admired, and are not of sufficient moment to be mentioned, even by a country correspon dent. The performance of last night, however, was of quite a different stamp from the average amateur entertainment. A judiciously selected programme of about a score pieces, consisting of songs, duets, choruses, and instrumental selections, was aone through with marked ability in every instance. Although the interest in the per formance increased as it proceeded, and well merited applause was bestowed on piece after piece, the audience had the good taste to re frain from over-taxing the energies ot the performers, until the last piece in the first part was reached, when " Fairy Queen" (sung by Mr Davy) produced such a storm of applause that the gentleman had to re appear. " Come, back to Erin," sang by Miss Leaf, was a happy effort. This lady possesses a voice singularly rich and full. She did full justice to the beautiful and touching sone, " Jessie's Dream," at the conclusion of which an encore was absolutely demanded, and the lady gracefully complied. That classic song " Mary of Argyll" was successfully rendered by Miss Brook. Her pronunciation wars admirable. Skill and taste characterised the playing of the various pianoforte accompaniments. The National Anthem brought the concert to a conclusion. At the close of the concert it was announced that the same ladies and gentlemen had kindly consented to give another entertainment this evening. The concert was succeeded by a ball, which passed off without a single' hitch. —Writing on tbe 19th, our correspondent says: — " All yesterday and especially at sunset the weather threatened to be juicy. In conse quence of this, the audience at the concert was not so large. as it would otherwise have been. Another attractive programme was produced, and the various pieces rendered in a thoroughly artistic manner. The singing of Messrs Brook and Harding, as on the previous evening, gave evidence of ability and careful preparation. To many who had the pleasure of hearing him on Thursday evening, it was a matter of regret that Mr G. Brooke did not come on the platform last night Mr Davey again produced roars of merriment by his comic songs, which are fortunately not accompanied by any of that coarseness so painfully observable in some comic singers. In a musical point of view the gem of the programme was " Auld Robin Gray," sang sweetly and feelingly by Miss Leaf, who was in good voice. The second part of the programme was that amusing operetta, " L.S.D," in which Miss Brook and Messrs Harding and Brook tool part. Making allowance for the absence of stage effect, the performers acquitted them selves fairly, the concluding scene being particularly good.

THE DUVALLIS.

The Bisters Heloise and Rose Duvalli, aided by Mr C. F. Coutts, Mr Chas. Hall, and Mdlle. Paulina Terlechi will give the first of their admirable entertainment to-morrow (Saturday) evening in the Prince of Wales Theatre. Their programme has been before the public for some time, through the medium of the bills of the day and our advertising columns. We shall be better able to judge of their merits after their first performance, but the testimony of the Press seems to accord the sisters a leading position among operatic and classical danseuse Of their performances in Dublin the Observer says : " They have auite succeeded in bringing beauty of atti tude to the acme of perfection." The Dublin Herald says : "jThe house was crammed. To show the high estimation in which the sisters are held we may mention that several handsome boquets were thrown to them from the boxes." The Ediuburgh Courant says • " We have never seen the poetry of motion better exemplified." «' Th cy are the greatest favourites in the terpsichorean art we have had in Edinburgh for many years, and deservedly so." The London Telegraph says : " Their pirouetting and other elegant and varied choregraphic feats were per formed in a way which entitles them to rank with the most talented terpsi chorean artistes of the day." A large number of other similar notices in the London and Australian press are before us, but this introduction is sufficient to commena

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

[PER 'EASBY.']

Thousand Pounds Handicap*

SYDNEY.

June 18,

The Glen Innes Jockey Club has sus scribed a thousand pounds handicap for the next meeting in 1875.

MELBOURNE.

The estate of, the late J. C. Straban, M.L.C., has been proved under £65,000. The late J. D. Pinnoek, £41.000. A School of Navigation has been formed in connection with the Sailors' Home.

One of the banks is said to be largely in volved in McEwan's estate.

J. C. -P;iy has brought an action against Constable McMeckin, who arrested him in Sydney for, illegal arrest; damages, £1000. §

ADELAIDE.

Olive cultivation is increasing. The consumption of colonial wine exceeds the supply.

T3»» mmmm-n^A®,, fribat, june 25, i_rs.



■ V"'Liar,' 'political profligate,' 'jackal,' ' maniac,' and other complimentary language was used in a recent scene in the Queensland Legislature, which ended in an altercation with the Speaker, who was informed that " Re had forgotten himself." *g^\T _to7;onsignees. if^Mf^oJ-V SCHOONER AGNBS JESSIE B__a__§-M ® OAMARU. The above vessel having entered at the Customs, Consign _es' will please pay Freight and i^resent Rills of Lading to the undersigned. Any Goods not taken off the wharf before 4 30 p.m., will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense. G. W. BINNEY, Agent.



WANTED ..to LET, a neat new Cottage, four rooms and a skillion, water, garden, _c —Apply to James Reid, Eden, Terrace. W~~ ANTED, a good General Servant where a Nursemaid is employed.—Apply lo Mrs Henry E Williams, Carlton Road. W" ANTED, a General House Ser vant —Apply to Mrs Francis, Queen-street. WANTED, Sunday-schools to know that W C. Dennes begs to give notice that lie is prepared to give Limelight Entertainments to Sunday-schools, the whole of the nett proceeds to be given back in the shape of a splendid Sewing Machine, to be competed for by the children. $_*£* _ WANTED, a Partner, with small capital, on an established Stock and Dairy Farm near town —Address " Civis,'' Star, office. WANTfcD, an experienced Nurse maid ; must be a good needlewoman; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs Ireland, Hulme Court, Parnell ANTED", a young Girl about 10 or 17 to take charge of two children.—For address apply Staii oflice. WANTED, IVien to quarry and spawl by the yard.—Apply at the Stone breaking Machine, Mount Eden. W" ANTED to t ET, a Four-roomed Cottage. (now); fifteen minutes walk from Post Office.—Apply Staii oflice. W* NTED, a respectable General Female Servant, where there is another kept; must understand plain cooking; reference required.— Apply to " JH," office of this paper. T\7"A NTED, a General Servant.— ¥ T Apply to Mrs Henry Giliillan, Symonds street WANTED, a situation by a steady young Man, either in a store or driving; understands horses—Apply to "Francis," Staii office WAN TP_D, a Partner to start a Monument Work ; a good tradesman and a little capital indispensable.—Apply to R. Henry, Star office. WAN* ED, a respectable Youth to drive a Bread Carr. and assist in a General r-tore —Apply at the Star office. \X/ANJED, a respectable Girl as » * General Servant ; must understand plain cooking.—Applyto Mrs Stevenson,^Wellington-street. ANTED, a respectable Eoy.— Isi^or Alexander, Jeweller. WANTED, a Situation by a res pectable young pcraon to work a Howe's Sewing Machine, and to do plain work,—_ pply by letter MA. X, Newmarket I'ost-ofllce. WANTEI), the General Public to Know that J. ALWLNGEP, Tailor (late from France wnd Oermany), his commenced business iv his now premises. >'o 82, Victoria-street where he hordes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers .hall command. Gentlemen's and boys' su made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in branches, executed at rhe shortest notice. WHY are the Ten Dozen Three and Mnepenny Spades like the Ten Million Loan ? Answer — Because they are fast disappearing, and it will be felt as a great public loss when they are gone !—J. H. Witheford, .-ewmarket. ANTED to SELL, a comfortable Four-roomed House in Cook-street, with freehold allotment 35 x 100. Price, _130 cash— 3 M. Lennox, a uckland. WANTE L>, a Nursemaid ; reference required.—A pph from ten till three.—Mrs H. S Me' ors, Eden Crescent ANTED TO SELL, on easy terms, a newly-erected 4-roomed Cottage (large). Particulars and address of owner can be had at Stab office- WANTED, two young Men for comfortable Lodgings in a quiet family. — Adrlress X f^TAE. office Vkj ANTft D, 500 tons o \M '" ¥ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,. <_c, at BATTYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ih'f AIS TED to HELL (cheap), ™'* White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B — Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street AN'IBD, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 120 cases of Oranges, 7s 6d per case; 40 cases The Widow's Oranges, from Sydney, the very best Oranges that comes to Auckland, 10s per case; Large Oranges' only Is per dozen; Small Oranges, seven for 6d; Speck Oranges, 3d per dozen. For Two Wei ks Only! 12 dozen for 10s Mandarins, 6d and 9d per dozen ; Naval Orange*, ls4d per doz ; Dates, 4d per lb.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. 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, comprises Drapery, Haberdashery. Hosiery, Fancy Goods, and Stationery.—J. GREEN, Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices —Address Stab office. WANT__.L> ivnown, 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, 118, 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, Se^field View, and every Saturday in tho Market, jpt the > lowest possible prices. N.B. -L. H. Green begs to intimate that all order* for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. WANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland geed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Mesßrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresseß, Gu_b, and Aca«ias; also of all the most useful Aew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of J* ursery Stock true to name and of first quality. Tt.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 Hor_« culturtst. Soleagent for Mason Brothers.



Tjnr ANTED, the general public to v.' know that W. KTRBY, corner of Queen and Wa.fcefleM-streets, has oa sale :—i..ewc_stle OoaJ wholesale nn_ retail), at the lowest rates. Brick 3, Lima, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-. _rk Shafts, Spoke*, and Ed-sum Felloe., .cc., &C. always on ham1.. A large fluppiv of the best-Newcastle Coke nowon hand \jkj AN r.fcljj j_jNUW_v that U. *■■ Gi>_Ditn Is prepared to supply all kinds cf Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Monl din^s, .Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, ICail3, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _re., &c, at the lowest market price, at his, Vnrd , Custom-house Btre-t. 0 BE LET, near Heleusville, a Six-roomed House, with nine hundred acres of land — * pply office of this paper. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage • easy distance of city.—Apply Star office IpO satisfy numerous enquiries, the I Manager of the Co-operative Meat Supply Com pany begs to intimate that the Meat is Delivered within the radius of Parnell, Newmarket, Newton, Fonsonby, and Dedwood at the advertised prices, FORCASH "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST NIGHT OP THE SEASON! LAST NIGHT, AND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO jyjr i s s may tt o w a „ p. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, First production of Boucicault's great Prize"Drama, entitled— HUNTED DOWN; on, The Two Lives of Mary Leigh ! Mary Leigh Miss May Howard. Clara Miss C Stephenson. To conclude with a Favourite Farce. Remember !—Positively the Last Night I PRICES :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. ri I T V HALL. CROWDED HOUSES NIGHTLY GREET THE TALENTED AND VERSATILE .WHEELER & DE GLORIAN TROUPE. ENTIRE 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 great and unrivalled - TRAPEZE PERFORMANCE! Flights through the Axb, &c, _c. &c. Go Early and Secure Good Seats. Admission: —3s. 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. Seats may be reserved at Upton's. GREATEST WONDEPS OF THE AGE WILL BE EXHIBITED' FOR TWO SIGHTS LONGER, AT THE MARKET RESERVE, QUEEN-STREET, From 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., '"" THE DOUBLE-HEADED CALF, ' 20 Weeks Old. which feeds with both mouths; also, THE WONDERFUL 4-LEGGED FOWL, Acknowledged by Naturalists to be the Greatest .Yonder of the Age. ADMISSION—SIXPENCE ; Children, half-price. pRINCE OF WALES THEATEE. SATURDAY", JUNE 26. SISTERS DHVALLI! SISTERS DUVALLI! SISTERS DUVALLI ! FIRST APPEARANCE Of those charming and fascinating PREMIERE DANSEUSE3. VOCALISTS, AND ACTRESSES, Heloise &Bosalie Duvalli, From the principal Theatres of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Victoria, Sydney, Adelaide, &c, &c. DREAM OF A LIFE ! Profusely interspersed with Singing and Dancing. GRAND PAS DE DEUX (LES ROSES)J Sisters Dtjvalm. SHAH OF PERSIA! Full particulars in future advertisement. Acting-Manager: Mr. Chas. Hall (Theatre Royal, Melbourne). Stage Manager, Mr Chas Coutts (London Theatres). M-D-E. Paulina Tebi/E-KI, the Celebrated Pianiste. CHANGE OP PROGKAMME Every Evening. JB®" SEE OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. Is_X See how every one enjoys To see Duvalli (the charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Appear in Magic. Toys — Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, unrivalled on the stage. Amongst all other girls they show like precious pearls, As each, on tiptoe posing, her lovely sister twirls. With elegant abandon, all attention they engage— ■ The two Duvallis, the darlings of the stage. Excitement stronger growing (To go and see Duvalli. the charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Now, none can take exception (To the Duvalli. charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all tha rage) Or make the least objection (To Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, un rivalled on the stage* Excitement stronger growing (To go and see Duvalli, the charmer of the ballet, the girl that's aU the rage) Fids the house to overflowing (Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, unrivalled on the stage) 'Tis no use to deny ii, if any one should try it, He'd soon be taught to cultivate tranquility and quiet. Their chic and airy, grace and ease, our admiration claim— Charming Duvallis, so famous is your name! Throughout the pantomime (Demoiselle Duvalli, charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Their feats appear sublime (Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, unrivalled on the stage) In their peculiar line, they all other nymphs'out shine. Their Btyle (a soft-goods friend observes) is extra superfine, Long may the sisters nourish, of artistes the elite— The two Duvallis, with pretty twinkling feet. — Melbourne Punch, January 27, 1870. A -PLEASANT HOUR'S ENTERTAINMENT WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. A FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Comprising copies of the Works of the greatest Ancient and Modern European and American Artists, and al! the Latestr-'ovelties in Olergraphs, Cromog_aphs,_ Photographs (plain and coloured), Engravings, _c. The most complete Jxhibiiion of the kind ever opened to the public on this side of the world. gg- No Charge for Admission. All are Invited 1 In the Upstairs Room at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S 28, AND 30, VICTORIA-STREET.



"Y"OCJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN -3- ASSOCIATION, WeILES-EY-STIS EET. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. June 25—" Customs and Traditions of Palestine, Rev. R. S, Hassard. July 9_" Making your Mark." Rev. G. H. Turner. July 23—"Was Adam the First Man?" E. Ellis, Esq. M.D. August 13—" Home, Sweet Home,'' Rev. P.- H Cornford. August 27—"George White_eld: his Life and Labours," Rev. W. J. Williams. September 10—"Myths," Rev. C. M. Nelson. September 24—" History of Electricity," illustrated by numerous experiments, J. Goodall. Esq. October 15—" Revivals," Rev. A. Reid. October 22—Subject to be announced, Rev. E. N. Bree. Tickets, to admit two to the Course of Lectures, ss. each ; may be had of the Booksellers, at the Rooms, or from any member of Committee; single admission, Is. Seats reserved for ticket-holders until quarter past 7; commence at 7.30. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. pARLTON CRICKET CLUB. An important meeting will beheld in the Grafton Road District School-room, on SATURDAY, June 26, at 7 p.m., at which all members are requested to be present. CHARLES A. EWEN, ■ Secretary. June 2-th, 1875. T> EXCOMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS JL__ WILLIAM EADY, FAMILY BUTCHER, Will be found at his old stand, No. 14, Auckland Market, On MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1875. CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' PROTECTION SOCIETY. 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 members are particularly requested to attend. HENRY SMTTH, ■ • ( Secretary. %_r*S , ■ i.-JT AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTING. Harbcur Board Office. Auckland, 1 ..th June, 1875. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUB. DAY. the 29th instant, at noon, for Ironwork, Timber, and Carting, in tends of conditions to be. seen at the Engineer's office. Teuders'to be endorsed respectively, "Tender for Ironwork, Timber, or Cartage. " WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TAYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer com bined in the pressure foot; Tucking Gauge, four Hemmers, four Shuttle-reels, six Needles, Oil-can, and 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 is 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 Mac'-ine sold at double the price.—Price, 5 Guineas -.'.' .!.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand; price, 7 Guineas. No 3 —Machine on handsome Square Stand; price, 8 Guineas. Appointed Agent— ■ T. PEACOCK, Optician, &c: iy SHOB T_A XB-BTR__T_ 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),j.containing nine rooms, and Garden well stocl«_Mfcp_i fruit trees of ohoice varieties. ■ #■ 'AUCKLAND .VJ^EYOKS. CAPT4IN M. T, CL.YTON begs to request the Anonymous Correspondents to the papers, who trouble themselves to write about him, to state the truth and not be afraid to sign their names. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in the Baptist School-room, Ponsonby Road, opposite Pon sonby Hall, on Monday, the 28th June, at'B o'clock p.m , to consider matters of importance to the dis trict generally, prior to the annualmeeting advertised for the 9th Jury. Auckland, June 24, 1575. C.OMFORTABLE Residence for two t Young Ladies in a respectable house near Queen-street; no children in the house.—For address apply to Stab office. OHOE BUSINESS EOR SALE. An old Establishment at New Plymouth, now doing a fair share of trade, and one of the best stands in the place is FOR SaLE. • The present Proprietor can give satisfactory reasons for giving over the business. The 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. The Stock can be reduced about .£SOO. Any information can be obtained, either by letter or wire, by applying to the owner, ROBERT HUGHES, Boot and Shoemaker and Importer. l^T O T I C E. PONSONBY. I A Meeting of the Ratepayers of Alma Place, Brook Villa, Richmond, and Springbank, will be held in the ?chool-ronm near All Saint's Church, at 8 o'clock pm, on IRIOaY Ev_NlJr*G next to consider matters of Importance to their portions of the district- Mr Alexander Black, a retiring Trustee, and others, will address th« Meeting. Auckland, June 22,1875. THISTLE HO TEL. P. DARBY, • Wholesale and Rbtatt WINE AND SPIRIT ORE EEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many yeara past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff. Gordon's sherry Champagne—Cliquot's t h»r_pagrie—Perrer, Jouet's Champagne— Mosede, pints and quarts Clart-t- Chateau, -.arose Claret— Lafir te Claret-Leoville Claret —St Julian's Raal Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED CASES MA*-E UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS- ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : S_ RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, the same as from bonded Btore, sold in _uy quantity ABERDEEN POLISH EE GRAIVITK moume ts, IN REP" AND BLUR, FROM £5, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand INSCRIPTIONS ACO-__T_ AND BKATJT_FTJIi. Plans and Prices Free from JOHN LEGGE, SOU.iiPTORj AB___D__N, SCOTLAND.



PRINCE OF WALES LODGE o: Instruction, J-o. 1335, E.C.—The Lodge willbr \ holden at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. THIS EVENI -G, at 7.30.—8y order. ', J , IN THE ESTATE <>F THOS. WaELaCE MACRH.ADY. Tho Executors request that all debt's due to tho ; > above estate be paid to Mr Brock, Solicitor, Wynd ham Chambers. Auckland, and particulars of all claims upon the estate be forwarded to him for ' settlement EDUCATIONAL.-- A Lady con ducting a School four miles f_om town, has ; 1 Vacancies for some Pupils as Boarders. Terms, £30, £iO, and £50 per annum.—. ddress Mrs. John- Mason, ' Salisbury House, Mount Albert. Third ' Quarter commences on Ist July. PRACTICAL KIFLE MUSKETRY (A. Treatise on) Price Gd., at TURRELL'S, Bookseller &c, Queen-street pAS SAGE TO ENGLAND. A Larfy about to proceed Home in the ship Fern glen, wishes to. arrange for joint occupancy of a Cabin with another Lady.—Apply to Major Green, Govern ment Buildings HpO LET, a Four-roomed Verandah. -1 Cottage in Karangahape Road; also, a Brick Heuse in Drake-sireet. Freeman's Bay, known as the Block-house.—Apply Town Clerk's office, Queen street. AYOUJNG PERSON, wishing to return to England, wishes to meet with an engagement to a Lady or Family; no encumbrance. —Address "ED,'' at this office. ]g~l| re wa"r D. j Strayed from Upper Queen-street—A Red or Roan and White Cow.- The tinder will receive the above reward by returning her to Messrs Hunter & Nolan. LOST, on Tuesday last, 22nd instant, Two Letters addressed to Mrs. T. H.Hirst I Buckland, Pukekohe East; one letter was unstamped. ■ The finder will greatly oblige by leaving them at this office. "VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £30,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and OB Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses, • characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. "PINAL NOTI C,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. . ' ** YP■ -I . ff»... !_______a ► *rp H.'WEB.B'S MUSIC h of X- SALOON, 2 ■(H *?" We _ _esl_y-s_b_e._. hi 1 E- "■■;..- .■_> p> Chamber Okgan, an elegant ■ instniment, 0 to be sold, the property of a Gentleman; pi-ice !_l only £30, to be seen as above. It must be' < fed sold, the gentleman having left Auckland. o . N.B. —Full price given i'oV second-hand g <^ Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. " Harmon- - ■*J iums, Pianofortes, and Organs' tuned~ and fe h repaired, in town or country, by tteayear or g P< visit. /COMPOSITION pOWDER (Prepared according to the Original • Recipe of the Celebrated ' Dr. Coffin) MAY BE OBTAINED IN CAREFULLY-SECURED" PACKAGES \ AT ■• Is. 6d. EACH, OR OTHERWISE, „ AT THE BOTANIC PHARMACY, VICTOttIA-STREET. ~ VW Agents wanted in Town or Country. T\ 0 M A I N I? O A R D. TENDERS FOR FENCING. '. Tenders for about thirty ch_ins 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. »pO WORKING MEN AND OTHERS. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company sell Prime Beef remaikably cheap, having such a demand for the Ribs and Sirloins. v, Stewing and Boiling Beef, 2d, 3d, and 4d _) ft Roast Beef 5d and 6d !g) ft Mutton, 3d. _d, and _>£d $ ft. MONDAY, NOON. TO CLOSE CO-> SIGNMENTS. ' CLOTHING, WATERPROOFS, SHIRTS, &c, &c. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. A R T H U R WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street, 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 berge Engineers' Jackets, , Trousers, Fancy Tweed Irousers, &c, &c. '■ 1 case Ma6kintoshes, Waterproofs, _c. 1 case Wool Shirts, Venetian shirts, Flannel Vests, _c.. h . - Terms cash. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30. ~ FURNITURE, GAS AND^BAR FITTINGS, COOKING-RANGE, _c, ;at j'.■'.■;-} Q.C.E. HOTEL, SHORTLAND-STREET. rHE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr John Menzies to sell, at ) the Q C.E. HoM, Shortland-street, on Wednesday, the 30thinstant, at II ocloclf,, , , THE FURNITCR-., GASPITTINGS, BAR FIX ! TCREB, Large COCKING-RANGE. &C.,' &C, &0. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneer-. ,