ready, Mcleod, Peacocke, Prime, Reed, Bees, Sheehan, Swanson, Wilson. Noes, 18 Bagnall, Ball, Brown, Buckland, Carle ton, Crawford, Dargaville, Davies, Douglas, Johnson, Kelly, Lloyd, May, Moat, Morris, Shepherd, Taylor, Wood. The decision on Mr Bagnall's motion was therefore rescinded. After this a series of motions were passed bearing upon Waiuku East, Lunatic Asylum, Pilot and Boatmen, Auckland Gaol, Agri cultural Exhibitions, Land Fund, and Country Libraries. The Council rose at 20 minutes to 10.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Tairua Disputes

A large number of miners have returned from Tairua to-day, in connection with the disputes regarding the lease objections, to which will be held next' week. A parcel of trial stuff had been brought from a claim South of the Prospectors'. A trial ton has been sent down from Wai tekauri by the shareholders of the claim next but one to Leahy. The Cure. The Care Company have no retorting until the end of the month, but the crushing is looking better. The Company are getting out splendid stuff from the lode under the main level, where they are carrying on an underhand stope. They got SOfbs picked stuff to-day. Pumping Association. The Pumping Association's pumps are fixed in the cistern, and are working splen didly to-day. A meeting is to be held this afternoon, with reference to the Pumping Association loan.

One ton and a quarter of stone from Wai tekauri, has just been landed, sent down by Woods and party as a test.

MERCER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Three Serious Accidents.

A serious accident occurred on Thursday, to a man named Waterworth, at the erection of the bridge near Ngaruawahia. Whilst lifting a heavy weight with the crane, one of the handles slipped off the axle, leaving only one man to hold the weight, which came so suddenly as to take the winch handle out his hands. Before he could step out of the way the handle hit him a heavy Wow which broke his arm. The doctor was quickly on the spot, and set the broken limb. This is the second accident of the same kind within two days. The other man, Nelson, got his ribs injured too.

On Wednesday a man, a new arrival, O'Connor, was drawing a blind shot which exploded, carrying away part of his hand and seriously injuring his face and head.

Passengers to the Waikato are readily availing themselves of the steamer accomda tion up the Waikato river, on the arrival of the trains from Auckland.

TAURANGA.

(Per .Tress Telegram Agency.) This day. Steam Service.—Proprietorship of the

" Times."

The Times this morning states that a steam service between Tauranga, Matata, Whaka tane, and Opotiki is likely to be inaugurated. Mr Langbridge has sold out of the Times to Mr Edgecumbe who will conduct the paper in future.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER.

(From onr own Correspondent.) This day. The Herald advertises a notice that Paora JRopiha will not lease the land advertised for Henare Matua by Mr Sheehan. Paora asserts that he is the major owner of the land through his wife Atareta. The Taupo Native Lands Court has been petitioned to subdivide his interest. The ring here made this effort to prejudice the value of the property. Mr Carroll, interpreter, has been employed. The Herald jumps to the con clusion that the natives generally oppose leasing.

Rumoured Grant to Mr Vogel.

It is rumoured that a grant of money, £20,000 is the sum mentioned, will be sought to be granted to Mr Vogel at the ensuing session of Parliament, in recognition of his •ervices to the colony, to console him for the breakdown in bis health, and in compensa tion for the miserable pittance doled out to him by the colony while in office.

WELLINGTON.

(Prom our own Correspondent), This day. Mr Smythie's Petition. Mr Smythie .petition for readmission to the Bar cannot be heard this session of the Court of Appeal. It must be' heard before a full court, and only two judges are now here, Me Justice Gillies having left for the North to-day.

Teddy Wakefield, M.H.R., Again

Teddy Wakefield presented himself before the magistrate yesterday morning, to com plain of the report of his drunk, which appeared in the Evening Post, because it was therein stated that he was several times convicted under assumed names for drunk enness, which the police showed to be a fact, the sergeant saying he was prepared to ■wear it if necessary. Wakefield threatens an action for libel against the Post.

Editorial Opinion of the Ministry.

The Post endeavours to make it lively for the recusant of Eden to-night, who it says (of course referring to the editor), follows the traditions of the Independent, and assimilates its principles to those of the Vicar of Bray. The Tribune is quite cheery over the position of the* Ministry. On Thursday it said that the secession of the, Times was a good rid dance. "Let him go, the Government could get on very well without him." Last night it says :—" We have no doubt, despite the croaking of false friends and disappointed place-hunters, the Government will success fully bold its own against the Opposition which may be banded against them."

Mr. Gillon.

Mr E. T. Gillon, of the TEvening Post is going to stand for the Provincial Council, and is not likely to be opposed.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Parliament to Meet in July. The Star says the Government will meet Parliament on the fixed date, July, and adds that should the Opposition take advantage of the weakness of the Ministry, and go in for * Massacre of the innocents, Provincialism Will gain nothing, and would stand to lose a good deal, as so ill-advised a course would only precipitate the general elections. Coursing. Mr Rich, of Palmerston, purposes giving a cup, valued at £50, as a coursing prize at ■ralmerston. The district will no doubt be Well adapted for coursing. Several lovers of coursing here have taken a great interest in ■WChing for greyhounds of the purest decree, with a view to competing at the, meeting. ■j „. Discontented New Chums. L Z foUowinS appears in yesterday raorn •"*■"■% I Gvardian :~" I* wfll be remembered ". lAr ?° me time *go * letter appeared in a .£>.. paper which bore the names of a number ol new arrivals. These people did

not at first settle down Very comfortably, and having to rough it wrote home giving a wretched and biassed account of the place. We now learn that several of these very men regret ever having put their names to such a document, and for the most part are at the present time doing remarkably well.

Intercolonial Cricket Match. The cricket meeting last night was sparsely attended, because it was under stood only formal business would be done. The proposition of Mr Turton, "That in the interests of cricket it is desirable that an intercolonial match between New Zealand and Australia be arranged" was cordially agreed to by the meeting, but an opinion was expressed that the substantial sup port by the public would be materially influen ced by the knowledge whether the proposed match would be friendly or merely for specu lative purposes. It was"incidentally men tioned that £130 were promised towards the expenses of the match.

Pegasgus tips for the Birthday races: Maiden Plate, Ada, gelding. Hurdle Race, Medoni, 1 ; Tommy Dodd, 2. Birthday JHandicap, King Phillip, 1 ; Sedona, 2.

ITe-w Executive-—DunecLin Council-

Mr Bastings has formed a new Executive asunder:—Provincial Secretary of Works and Goldfields, Bastings ; Land and Survey, Isaac Green; Treasurer, William Moody; Commissioner of railwayp, Fish ; Non-official, Sumpter and Wo od-

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day

The JRosanna, from Boston,

Arrived—Rosanna Rose, schooner, which I left Boston on December 20, and encountered [ two months of rough weather and easterly winds after leaving. She ran short of pro visions and fuel, and had to put into Half moon Bay (Stewart's Island) to replenish it. Suicide on the City of Cashmere. Arrived—CiDy of Cashmere, ship, from Glasgow, after a passage of 91 days. She brings IS passengers, 4 thoroughbred Ayrshire cows, and 1 bull in splendid order. The passage was uneventful, excepting on account of the suicide of John Emery, who shipped to attend to the stock. He jumped overboard on the 10th day out, and was not seen again. He was suffering from the effects of drinking. Sailed—Maggie Patterson, schooner, for Napier ; Isabella Pratt, for Oamaru.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Friday.

New Boating Club. Last night a new , club was formed under the title of the Christchurch Boating Club. Sixty-one members were enrolled, and £110 subscribed, Branch Railways. In the Provincial Council last night Mr J. N. Tpswell, a private member, shewed that the branch railways are not being worked at a loss, as stated by the late Secretary of Public Works, but would pay working ex penses. Presbyterian Church Union. The Presbyterian Synod yesterday unani mously agreed to request the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, if there was no immediate chance of the union of the Churches of both Islands, to take steps for the union of the Churches of Otago and Canterbury. The Synod then adjourned until April 16, 1876.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Hindostan from" London.

At the Heads the ship JHindostan, from London, with immigrants. She reports all well on board.

Friday.

Cabinet Meeting. The Tribune says that the Governor and all the members of the General Government are expected to be in town by the middle of next week. Dr Pollen will leave Dunedin on Sunday. Sir Donald McLean has severely sprained his ancle, but he expects to be able to leave Napier by the first steamer. The Cabinet will then fix their programme for next session.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day, Maori Deputation to England.

The Maoris at the JKJaikoura are making extensive preparations for a meeting on the 25th May, when matters of importance relative to certain lands or the value of them in this province will be discussed, and a delegate appointed to proceed to England to lay the matter before the Imperial Parlia ment.

THE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS.

"A thing of beautyj is a joy for ever," wrote the young poet whose ashes repose at Rome, and that living thought has been a joy and an inspiration to thousands of art students in their progress since it was uttered. The artist ia truth is a poel; in depicting features of interest from the fields of nature, and persons of taste and discern ment sympathise with him and laud his powers of observation. Art, whether of picture, ballad, or story, has a refining influence on the mind, and for this reason, if for no other, it should meet with due encouragement and support. Persons re siding in and about Auckland may not know that amongst us are artists who make a practice of studying the beautiful scenery of New Zealand, and that they have formed themselves into a Art Society for mutual help in exhibiting their paintings annually when possible. We are glad to notice that Sir George Grey, the Superinten dent, and a gentleman of cultivated taste, has kindly promised to patronise the Auck land Art Society, and to assist its operations in every possible way. At a recent com mittee meeting it was resolved to admit honorary members, as the Society, from a scarcity of funds, is unable to accomplish what its members originally contemplated. The committee, therefore, earnestly hope that the public will give to the Society ne cessary support by taking tickets of honorary membership at ten shilling per annum. It has been further resolved to hold the next public exhibition in November of the current year. All persons, therefore, possessing foreign works of art will aid the Society by lending them for the time, so tbat the Auck land Art Society this year may be able to equal, if not eclipse the recent Art Exhibition of Sydney. The regulations of the Society may be obtained from Mr J. C. Hoyte, secretary.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA TION COURSE OF LECTURES.

Pursuant to announcement, the inaugural meeting of the winter course of lectures in connection with the above Society was held last evening in the City Hall to an audience the most crowded we have ever seen in con nection with the Society. The Chairman was his Honor Sir George Grey, KJ.C.B. The proceedings were opened by the Rev. C. M. Nelson engaging in prayer. His Honor said : Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, — It is my duty to offer a few remarks to you. As Chairman I must only occupy a few minutes of your time on account of the large number on my programme to address you. A few words to this Young Men's Association may fall with peculiar aptitude fromme. Many of them, with myself during the past thirty years, have passed through struggles. They have seen the colony subjected to many vicissitudes, atad many of the young of the

Society havfi grown to manhood during the years I have hkbiL connected with this country, so that a word irom me may fall with greater force than, perhaps, from any other person, from the claims l have established. It is customary to warn young men that they have greater trials now than those to which the young men of my generation were subjected to. From this I differ. I think that each generation as it appears, is subjected to temptation which it is able to bear and overcome. In my youth the world was rilled with books of infidel writers, who followed a different plan to supplant religion than what they use now. They strove to ridicule the young men out of their faith by scoffing at the principles of the Holy Scriptures and turiiing it, as they imagined, to a subject of mirth and merriment. These trials were hard, but that they were resisted, the presence of this assemblage proves that those who tried to sap the foundations of Christianity have rather fixed it upon a firmer basis. Chris tianity has nothing to fear from the scientific efforts wJhich are now being put forth to assail her. The point of attack is from what is termed Materialism —tracing all things to materialistic influences. But the truth is that Spirit is infinitely superior to matter, and this fact ha 3 not by any of them in any respect been assailed or even slightly attacked. To imagine Philosophers proving that the world has sprung from a con^ course of atoms, that the formation of worlds is still going on from the same cause, is simply a contradiction of known facts, and must rest doubtfully upon the mind of every true seeker of truth. Who gave the sense to feel beauty in all the works of nature ? Who taughc mankind to enjoy life? What Materialistic influence implants in the heart of the mother her intense love for her child that he should grow up good and wise ? These things have never been explained by those who contend that all around has sprung from the concourse of atoms. History respects itself. What those have inacted in my early years have been per formed in the same way in other portions of the earth. As British subjects we are proud of our race, and its present position is owing to Christianity. Britain has been the medium of peopling the globe with Christians, and inundated the word with Bibles in every language, and it results shall never die out. Indeed some of these yottng men may yet live to see the greater portion of the world enrolled under the banners of Christianity. The young men have encouragements to con tinue in their Christian path, and 1 hope the parents will give their aid to assist their children in the good work. I will only further add that I hope the labours entered upon may long be sustained, and carried to a yet greater point than already reached.— The President of the Society (JDr Maunsel) addressed the audience upon the objects of young men's associations, shewing what a power they had been, and were, in the formation of a character. If the aim and object of these institutions were carried out, the world would be the better, and mankind be raised from the thraldom of ignorance and pushed forward in the path of wisdom and virtue. — Dr JEllis delivered an able essay upon success in business, and was delivered in an eloquent manner, evincing much thought. The publication verbatim of this essay would be a great boon to the young men of our city.—The Rev. Tinsley was, as is his custom, in excellent trim, and his address upon the topic-"Mind your own business," was first-class, and was re ceived with applause. Mr F. G. Ewing ton spoke upon "Modern Eeligious Thought," and showed that depth of thought, and research, which characterises every attempt from this gentlemann. The speaker was loudly applauded on resuming his seat.—The chief attraction of the evening was the singing of Mrs Mitchell. She ren dered the song " Weary "with much sweet ness, and in her song " Away to the Moun tain's Brow." was enthusiastically applauded. Mr Leaf gave " The Owl." A vote of thanks was passed to the choir for their able efforts, also to Sir George, proposed by Captain Daldy, and carried by acclimation. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,— In the Cross ef this morning I noticed a lettergfrom a would-be "Critic" which is evidently intended to injure the City Hall entertainment on Monday evening next. If the writer had stated facts, there would have been no occasion to reply, but he must be a new chum and knows nothing of the matter which he has attempted to criticise. The entertainment to take place on Monday evening has been projected for the last six months, but the numerous calls on the Troupe in the cause of charity has delayed the present benefit till till that date, and I would also inform tbe would-be critic that the benefit to the worthy manager of the troupe was entirely his own, and had no connexion with the funds, and more, this is the first time they have appealed to the public in aid of the funds of the troupe. We also waited on several members of the Hobson Band before advertising to know if it would be likely to do them an injury, but was informed that they had enough tickets scld to fill the Institute, and that we could "go a-head." The many cases of distress relieved by the efforts of the troupe ought to be excuse enough for the present appeal, and which we have no doubt will be heartily responded to in spite of the croak ings of this would-be critic. J would also refer him to Mrs Gribble, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Noyer, and many other poor widows who have cause to be thankful that we have such a troupe in our midst.—l am, &C, One OF the Troupe.

Return of the Southern Cross.— Serious Accident

The schooner Southern Cross returned to port this afternoon after leaving for Napier, and Wellington to land a man named Join" Young who had met with an accident It appears that Young Was to have been discharged this trip, but was allowed to make another voyage. Just after leaving, he began to quarrel with another of the crew, and ended by making a rush at him. The man was cutting his tobacco at the time, and his knife acci dentally ran into Young's face, inflicting a deep cut at the side of tbe nose and along the cheek, from which blood streamed out profusely. The captain thought it best to put back, and landed the man on the wharf. A cab was sent for, and he was conveyed to tbe Hospital much exhausted by loss of blood and pain.

The attention of our numerous readers is called to our advertisement columns, where will be found the subjects of to-morrow's discourses at the several churches and places of worship in the city and suburbs.

To the Editor: Sir, —I observe by last evening's Star that I am credited with in troducing a customer to Mr Beckham's no tice for debt. Permit me state that it is an error. Although doing a large business in this city, I am happy to state that I have not, on any occasion, had need to summon any of my customers for debt. I cannot understand how the mistake could have occurred. —A. Cuoksey.

A slight accident, which might have been worse, occurred to a boy this after noon, named Sydney Smith, in Upper Queen-street. The boy leaped out of a cart at the moment that a man on horse back was trotting past, and was knocked down. Mr Williams, chemist, and Mr Dyson happened to be on the spot, aud assisted the boy to rise. He was nearly covered with mud. No bones were broken.

fkl It»»i»© B*AB, SATURDAY, MAY 22, IMS.



WANTED, a Boy, say 15 to 17, as Assistant Porter; wages to begin 15s per week.—Apply, in his own handwriting, to Wm. Aitken, High-street.



; QPECIAiL TjT.OTICE w^ rpHE Steamer pSu^ WELLINGTON Will positively leave .Onehunga Wharf at 11 o'clock sharp TO-MORROW (Sunday) MORNING. The announcement on the Front Page is superceded by this notice). W. F. WHEELER, Agent. TO Painters and Paperhangera— Wanted, a good H«d.-Apply to C L. Roche, Kyher Fas* Road.- — W" ANTED to SELL (cheap), a first [ "class Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine, WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply corner of Mount and Symond-streets. W" ANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs Kcttder Wood, Brighton, PameU. ANTE D, hy a middle-aged person, wishing to go to England, an Engagement in a ship as Stewardess or as »^ to «gg«^2 going home.-Address M. Wilson, bTAR office _____ —— WANTED, a smart intelligent Yotitb j one with some knowledge of the Grocery business preferred.-Jfor address, apply office of this paper. ALTEJRTTeBK will be kind plough to leave his address at the Star office for Isaac Ma sfengarb. WANTED to SELL, a comfortable Four-roomed House, freehold, for £80— Apply to E. Boucher, New North Road. WANTED tlie Business Men of Auckland to know that Lunch or Dinner at Riordan'fl Hotel and Cafe-comprising Soups, Fish, Joints, Entrees, and Pastry, One Shilling. A~~ PPRENTiCJES wanted for Boot Trade—Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefield street . . ANTED, General Servant; refer ences indispensable,—Apply Mrs Laishley, cormr of flymond and Havelock-atrset. TIT ANTED KNOWN.— 1.0.G/T.— W An Open Meeting in connection with the above Order will be held To-night, at the Young Men s Christian Association Booms. —The Public are in- Aited. WAITED KNOWN that I am selling lock Stitch Sewing Machines from £3 16s, on monthly payment.—W, 0. Dennes, Queen street. __ ANTED, a Coach smith, for Napier ; must be a good hand.—Apply W. Phillips & Son, 95 and 97, Queen-atreet. WAN TED, Board and Residence for a Commercial Traveller and his wife, in a healthy locality.—Apply by letter "R. 5.," Stab office. WANTED, by a respectable young Man, a Situation in a Store; is willing t« make himself generally useful.—Address "M," Stab office. W~ ANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Asher, Hobson-street, opposite St Matthew's Church. ANTED, Purchasers of a Screw Press, Cutting Press, and Perforating Machine.—For particulars apply to Mr. Cucksey, Queen-Btreet. W _ANTED Known, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc.. etc., at T. &H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. ■ WANTED KNOWN—Muffins! Muffins 1 This Evening, at Sydney House, next Union Bonk, Queen-street. WANTED. 500 tons o Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast»off Clothing,, *c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Btore, Old Market, Qneen-street, Anckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED KNOWN, that Bobert 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 i\ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of M 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 Hort. • culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. WANTErrKNOWN^TIH. 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, 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. ANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle. Sheep, &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cnts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application.- Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. LOST, the other day, in Auckland, some Papers in an Envelope, also some Papers pinned together. The particulars can be had at this office, and if the finder will return them to this office, he will be rewarded for his trouble. __ j. JL» GOOD INTENT LODGE.



Members are requested to meet at 2.30 p.m., at the Newton Ball, to attend the funeral of the late Bro. Tncker.— G. SQTJ-RRELL, W.B. T-tf" AY A L BRIGADE. The Brigade will muster on the Queen-street Wharf. with side arms only, on Monday morning, to proceed to the North Shore by the 9 o'clock boat. For monthly Inspection by order of Major Gordon. . _S.*L»ROY. Captain A.N.B. pENERAL RATE. City Council Offices, Auckland, May 22,1875. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland, on TUESDAY, the Ist June proximo, to make a GENERAL RATE for the ensuing twelve months, of One Shilling in the Pound on all Rateable Property within the City. A statement of the proposed Rate can be inspected by Ratepayeis at this office. F. L. PRIME, Mayor. TVTANTED KNOWN—Now being Sold at the City Clothing Mart, GENTS' BLACK SILK HATS for 12s 6d. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. -irkS. R E W A R D. LOST, on the 19th instant, from the Market Hotel, an Italian Greyhound. Any one returning same will receive 10s reward, and any one retaining same after this date will be prosecuted MECHANICS' INSTITUTE TECHNICAL CLASSES. The Artists* Society having presented the Institute with .£lO. to be awarded as Prizes to the several Classes in connection with the Institute. Wm. East wood, President of the Artists' Society, will distribute the Prizes on TUESDAY Evening next, the 25th insiant, at 7.30 p.m. Pupils will please be in attendance. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. FOUND, a Goose swimming in the tide off the Gasworks. —The owner can have it by giving description, and paying for this advertise ment.— Apply office of this paper. Vr~ O T I C E. The Banks will be dosed on MONDAY, 24th test The Queen's Birthday.



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Special Double Performances hy those Eminent Artistes, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL! TO-NIGHT (BATTJRDAY), First Time in Anckland of the Great Tragic Play of R TT _ JB L A S ! The Qo-ebn, the Mikisteb, and the Lackey Buy Bias Mr. George Darrell. (his original character) The Queen Elect Miss Clara Stephenson Concluding with the Three-act Domestic Drama, SUSAN HOPLEY. Susan Hopley Mrs George Darrell William Dean Mr George Darrell Monday—First production in Auckland of Bouci cault's great Dr*ma, " The Streets of New York." Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, ls. fIHORAL HALL. Extka and Special Pebfobmance. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (MONDAY), 24th Max, 1875. By General Desire, and owing to the inclemency of the weather at her late Farewell Benefit, GR C THO R m O A. E -EJ E T N (Mes. Geobge Case), Will appear once more in Auckland, at the above splendid Hall, for One Night Only, and Positively the Farewell and Final Appearance of this much esteemed Artiste. SPLENDID PROGBAMME. A CARTE I)E VISITF, of this Favourite Delineator will be again Presented with every RESERVED SEAT and TWO SHILLING TICKET. Pbices op Admission :—Beserved Seats (num bered) 3s ; Family Tickets to admit four (including three Photographs), 10s, to be procured only at Mr Upton's, where a Plan may now be seen; Balcony, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. pATHOLIC INSTITUTE, Wellington-street. Under the Patronage of the Volunteers of auckland. A GRAND <© | SOIREE D'ETHIOP, | 25 In aid of the Funds of the __* _H *- 5 Hobson Band, cc S Will be given in the Catholic Institute g 5 by the £j § HoTsson Band Minstrels g pq Assisted try J_s Gentlemen Amateurs, " O on g> g QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, H MAY 24, 1875. P* A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY After the Performance. Volunteers are requested to appear in uniform. For particulars, &c, see Day Bills. piTY HALL. QUEEN'S BIBTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIBTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. May 24, 1875. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Will be given by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, Under the Patronage of the General Public, for the Benefit of the Troupe. P A B T I. Song—"Home hy the Sea" .. Mr E. O'Hare Song (Comic)—" After Me" .. Mr W. Doran Double Song and Dance—"l Wouldn't Like to Tell" ~ Mettam Bros. Ballad Master Hill Bending Feats Mattison Bros. Bass Song Mr Reed. To conclude with the Farce, entitled— THE NEW PRIMA DONNA! M. Cagli (Opera Manager) .. Mr A. Smith New Prima Donna .. .. Mr W. Mettam Servant, with song — "Band Begins to Play" (by desire).. Mr. P. Doran. INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES. Part 11. Song and Dance-" Fair Maiden ILoveYou" MrE. O'Hare Shakesperian Recital (Ist time) " Downfall of Wolsey" .. Mr Alex. Smith Song and Dance—"We Could Not Stay Away" .. .. Mettam Bros Song—" Temperance Band" .. Mr W. Doran Bass Song Mr Reed. The whole to conclude with the Laughable Faroe, entitled — HANNA FORD'S REGISTRY OFFICE. T. B. Hannaford Mr W. Mahoney Constable Mnllvaney .. .. Mr E. O'Hare Betsy Hoohoolagen .. .. Mr A. Smith Jimmy Johnston .. Mr W. Mettam Margaret O'Brien .. .. Mr E. Mettam Mr Macrae Mr A. Smith Swell on His Last Legs.. .. Mr W. Doran Jimmy Gallutie (T. B. Hanna ford's servant) Mr. P. Doran. Prices of Admission:—Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2b. Manager.. Mr P. DORAN. Secretary Mr W. MAHONEY. « rPHIS is the only Witchcraft I have used, in order to secure success,'' viz., Selling better Goods at Lower Prices than any other House in Town. FOOTBALL SHIRTS, CAPS, TROUSERS, and every other requisite for the noble game, are to be had at— SAMUEL COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MABT, 92, Queen-street. m 0 BUILj) EB S, Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, 29th instant, for the Erection of a Seven-roomed Villa. Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMEBON, Architect. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders for the erection of a Villa at Ponsonby will be received at my office ttllnoon on Thursday next.—W. F. Ham mond, Architect and Purveyor, Shortland-street. T\fANTED KNOWN—ThafIW Just Opened one case MEN'S KAMSCHA TRAIN HATS at 2s lid, worth 15s 6d. i SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. A N OPPORTUNITY NOT OFTEN TO BE MET WITH. Samuel Coombes has a large lot of Waterproof LEGGINGS at 2s lid, worth 7s 6d. CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street.



NORTH SHORE Presbyterian Church.—To morrow Evening, and every Sunday eveuing until further notice, the Rev W. A. Cathc-rt will conduct service at half-past 6 o clock. CONGREGATIONAL CJHIJRC H, Beresford - street. Rev Warlow Davies, MA, Sunday, May 23. Service in t_e morning. Mil o'clock. Topic: " Defects in the Character of the Young Ruler-" Evening, at 6.30. Topic: A Ruined Home.'' . THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Subjects: Morning—"The Joy of the Lord is your Strength." Evening—" Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitors of the Earth." APTIST CHURCH, Wellesley street. P. H. Cornford, Pastor.—May 28. The Rev P. H. Cornford, Pastor, will preach in the Morning, at 11. and in the Evening, at 6,30. ■__ ITT-STREET WES LEY AN CHURCH,—Sunday Services - May 23.—The Rev J. Walli* wiU preach in the morning, at 11, and the Rev W J. Williams in tue evening, at 6.3U fTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, \J Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edeer, B.A , May 23, 1875. Morning—''Christianity , not to Conceal Sin." Evening-Annual Sermon on Intemperance ; "_The Oreat Social Crime and the Christian's Pcsition and Duty." THE Rev. W. R. Tomlinson will officiate at Epiphany Chapel, West i>ewton, at the morning Service on Trinity, next Sunday ; and at St Sepulchres Church, Symonds-slreet, at c.do pm. The Rev R. ». Hassard wiU conduct a Children's Service at St. Sepulchre's, at 3 30 p.m. UNITED Methodist Eree Church, Morning—Subject of discourse, "Power from on High " Evening—The Eleventh and Last Sermon en the Lord's Prayer, by Rev G. H. Turner. »» "11/ I" OST potent, grave and reverend £&,, Seigneurs, hear me for my cause"—Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Caps, &c, are now being sold cheaper than ever at the City Clothing Mart, 92, Cueen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, Proprietor. TTT ANTED KNOWN.—Bought at Auction, and now being sold, 1000 TROUSERS and VESTS, all at 18s 6d, well worth 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Qneen-street! UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this office nnti TUESDAY, the 30th November, 1875, at noon, for the construction of a GRAVING DOCK in this port, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Graving Dock." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. -« f\B, who would fardels bear, to grunt and sweat under a weary life,'' When he might ease the burden by visiting SAMUEL COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, And Purchasing a SUIT of CLOTHES (unsurpassed for fit, durability, and prices,) which wHI make him a new man. 92, QUEEN-STREET. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). The Seventh General Annual Meeting of Share holders in the Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited) will be held in the large hall of the New Zealand Insurance Company's Buildings, on MONDAY, the 31st instant, at 3 p m. Business :—To receive report and accounts lor tlie year ended the 30th day of April, 1875 ; to elect two Directois in the place of Messrs. Firth and Stone, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election; to elect two Auditors for the ensuing year, and to transact any other business thatmay be brought ; before the meeting. I _ By order of the Board of Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, June, Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, May 18,1875. fifrriHESE THINGS TO HEAR ALL SHOULD SERIOUSLY INCLINE." In consequence of the Depression in Trade, SAMUEL COOMBES has Lowered his Prices, and Macintoshes, Leggings, Umbrellas, Portmanteaux, &c, &c, &c, may now be had at PRIOES NEVER QUOTED BEFORE, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. T HAVE now the NEW ZEALAND FLAX SHIRT as low as 4s lid. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Qneen-street. « *rpiS STRANGE, 'Tis Wondrous Strange," the way in which Goods are now being Slaughtered at SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. rpO-NIGHT ! rpO-NIGHT ! Saturday i Saturday Clothing! Clothing?! wio tning i AT COST! AT COST ! AT COST! THE PANTHEON ! THE PANTHEON! 500 TROUSERS, AND TROUSERS AND VESTS, All Wxll Selected, TO BE SOLD AT COST TO-MORROW!! SS" COME EARLY j& AND YOU SHALL HAVE A BARGAIN. THE PANTHEON, 198, QUEEN-STREET. I Look Opposite the Albert Hotel.



pONS ON B V HAL $n FRIDAY, THE 28th MAY, THE PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will pres<>nt BYRON'S MUSICAL BURLETTA, ERA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. mo MEDICAL M±i JN. The Advertiser is desirous of »po*iSof«n excellent Country Practice to a Q^hhed Medical Practitioner.-For terms, and other particulars, apply office of this paper. D~E YON P0 R T.—To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on tbe Lake Road, well suited for a Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. p -"jrO LET, that House now in the JL occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Grafton Roadi-For particulars, apply to Jonn Henderson. Painter, 58, Qneen-street. T 6T~O. E.,« M. U., A. D., The Members of the Good Intent Lodge will celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a SOIKLL ana DANCE. Tea on the Table at 7 o'clock. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, ss; Single, 3s. T. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.O. TO LET, a Tailor's Shop "Hay wards." A good opening. Near Governor Browne Hotel, Hobaon-street. Rent. 6s. . SWEDINBORG'S Theological Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Arcania, Celesti*. &c , ftc. ST. JAMES'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1875. Programme in future advertisement. , - -,„,„„ 7,- Tickets, ls each, may be had at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. • ' r —E_, T?OR SALE, a seven-roomed $ ?TTt__: X- House, outhouse, &c, and Free jjff____L-*a hold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, £230. . „,„_ A Four-roomed Cottage ?n Newton. Price, £125. An Allotment, 135 x 300 Unkß, with three cottages thereon, in Franklin-street, Freeman's Bay. Price, £300. ..':-. U7J Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. TTENDERSON'S MILL SPORTS. A Complimentary Gathering of the Friends and Acquaintances of MR JOHN McLEOD.who is leaving the MiU, will be held at the above place on the 24th instant (Queen's Birthday). Horse-Racing, Foot-Racing, and other Sports will come off during the Afternoon. rpo THE RATEPAYERS OP AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS, ' AND A FEW OF THEIR SONS. I have a Large Lot of WATERPROOF COATS at 7s lid. • SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. TN RE THE ESTATE OF JL J. W. WALLER. All Claims against this Estate must be rendered at the office of «. W. Binney on or before the 28th instant. MEW ADVERTISEMENT The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge— Legs, Loins, and Shoulders 46.. Fore Quarters 3d. Roastßeef : ... 6d. Boiling Beef 4d. Steaks 6d. Rump Steak Bd. HPENDERS will be received at this office until SATURDAY, the 22nd May, for the Erection of an Engine Shed at Mercer, in accord ance with drawings and specifications to be. seen at this office. A deposit of one per cent, to accompany each tender. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, May 17, 1875.! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION..,, EHCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. HANE received instructions by the Board of Education, to sell by auction, on Wednesday, the 23rd June, at 12 o'clock, The Property in Parnell known as the Exchange Hotel. Terms and particulars to be had of Auctioneers. MACINTOSH WATERPROOFS. E. & H. ISAACS. HAVE been instructed by the Con signeeß to sell by auction, as soon as landed, 3 cases very Superior Macintosh Waterproofs, consisting of—Coats, Leggings, Wellingtons, Napiers, Capes, Sheets, Aprons, Helmets. Drivers' Piotectors, Edinboro' Bags, _c, Ac. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. "PXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT SALE OP WINES AND SPIRITS Consequent upon retiring from that branch of the business. Catalogues, &c, will be Issued in a few days. H. S. MEYERS & CO. ; , WEDNESDAY, MAY 26. ,'.,., BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, AND GOLOSHES. E. k H. ISA AC S s HAVE received instructions to submit by auction at their Rooms, Fort street, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday, the 26th inst, 3 trunks Men's Side Springe 6 „ Children's Boots 2 „ 2-6 Grain : „ ,?-, 2 „ < 6-9 Front Lace Cop-Toes 2< „ Slippers ,-,-,• ,* ~,« ~i 2' „ Bouse Boots u;i " 'r. ■"'"' 2 „ Goloshes 1 „ „ very superior.