Mr Jackson will vote for the Bill in all its stages, and endeaveur to get it passed this motion of Mr Rolleston, the debate adjourned. ■■,-■.,. The Bouse rose at midnight.

The followin mMMBK f-d in a late edition hout vest .<' •••-"= (S«»io reserves of One tnntra in a*?own !Board, Sir Donald McLean said he would confer with Mr O'Korke on the snbjec .^ e Governmen t Decline. In reply to Mr Swanson the Government aurain declined to say when the Representa tion Bill would be introduced. He said he •would do so when other important measures before the House were passed. ' ji r Swanson asked if they meant the Aboli tion and Local Government Bills? If so there would be no Kepresentation Bill, as the Abolition Bill would not pass. The Government explained that they did not mean to defer the bill so long. The Militia Scandal. In reply to Mr Swanson Sir Donald McLean said papers about the Waikato rail way" Militia enquiry, would be laid on the table on Tuesday. Kaipara Eailway. In reply to Mr Sheehan, the Government declined to say when they would call for tenders for the Kaipara railway. Mr Sheehan and Mr Yon der Heyde in tend pressing the matter further. They put him up. Mr. Mervyn was evidently put up by the Government to ask a question about the disposal of revenue under the Abolition Act, but the House refused. Collection of Rates-

In reply to Mr Sheehan, the Colonial Treasurer said the bill to improve the collec tion of rate 3 against real estate was in pre paration, and he would consult with Mr Sheehan about it.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

Improvement Commissioners' Bill.

The House met at 2.30. The Auckland Improvement Act Amend ment Bill was read a second time. The Brissenden-McDonald correspondence was laid on the table. The Timatu Board. Mr Keeves asked the Colonial Treasurer -whether under the Act for the abolition of -provinces the Timaru and Gladstone Board works will continue in possession of it 3 pre sent privileges, whereby 25 per cent of gro3S amount of land revenue raised within the district is secured to it by an Act of the General Arsembly. If so, whether the Road Board is included in the Timaru and Glad stone Board works will receive the same grants in aid of rates out of the general land fnnds of the provincial district as are pro mised to other road boards ? The Colonial Treasurer said he could answer both railways in the affirma tive. If the question paid the whole of the land fund would be available for public works as provided in the bill. As to districts having a larger share than others, that would be rectified by a special vote. The whole of the Road Boards would be in a better position and no one would suffer at all.

Kepresentation Bill, Mr Swanson asked when they might ex pect the Representation Bill. Sir Donald McLean said they intended to go oh at present with the measure, prepared but would take an early opportunity of bringing down [a representation meaiure as it did not depend in any vay upon the fate of the Abolition Bill.

Kaipara Railway. In reply to Mr ftheehan regarding the con struction of the Auckland and Riverhead Eailway, Mr Richardson said the Govern ment had not yet decided ; but the hon. member need not be alarmed—the railway would be constructed. There was plenty money for it.

Romantic Case in our Police Court

A very smart young lady, named Eliaabeth Earnclough, recently from London, and who has since been travelling through the cities of the south, was found last night by Con stable Eeilly in a melancholy state of drunk enness. She was most fashionably dressed, and upon being searched in the station she was found to be possessed of £520, besides a number of valuable diamond rings. She leported herself as the daughter of an Eng lish nobleman who had come from her pater nal eßtate in the West of England in quest of an absent lover. It was sug gested that she should find bail and be Bayed the pain of being in the 'ock-up for the night, and appearing in the face of stern justice in the morning. "Oh no," replied the lady, "by so doing I shall forfeit a sovereign, and by making my appearance, I shall get off for ss. and costs." The young lady -was loud in her description of her father,—the hon. Mr. Earnclough's estate and her happy prospect in being united to young Lord' Elphinstone, when Detective Grace appeared on the scene, and at once recognised Elizabeth as a resident of the Thames. She hung down her head and sim ply ejaculated "Martin." The source of her wealth is still a mystery.

Accident on the Wharf.

A man named "William Anderson had a narrow escape of losing his life on the Queen street •wharf this morning, about 9 o'clock. He is engaged by Mr. Watson as one of the workmen employed in his contract for renew ing a portion of the wharf. A party were occupied in lifting one of the old piles by means of a chain and a windlass, when the chain broke. Anderson was in a boat close to the pile at the time and the broken chain m its descent struck him on the side of the head. He made an effort to avoid the blow which he saw impending. This effort overbalanced him and he fell into the water. He was speedily rescued and it -was found that beyond a nasty bruise on his left temple, he was uninjured. He went home and changed his clothes, and was able to return to work during the morning. Had the chain struck him full on the top of «je head, he must inevitably have been «Ued. Contractors should be careful to see that their tackle is strong enough to do the *ork it is intended for.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

Ufefore his Worship the Mayor and Dr. Home.) DRINK AGAIN. •Edward Burns and William Fisher were charged with being drunk, and, being the we first offence, were fined ss. each ; John McConnell was fined 10s. and costs for the Wine offence, this being John's second ap pearanoe in the dock.

POLLY KILEY. Mary Riley, an old tippler, of many year's Handing, was again placed in the old spot on pae old charge of drunkenness and squealing 111 the street at unseemly hours. pleaded guilty, and was fined 10a. •Eliza l'Eatrange was also fined 10s for the Ba|ne offence.

SUNDAY TRADING, William Manersell Evans, landlord of the Pacific Hotel, pleaded guilty to a breach of the rinsing Act by iapplying drink to one Peter {*ewin, al«o, to one William Alexander, on Sunday the Ist day of August. Mr. Heßieth appeared for defendant, jtiis Worship said that these offences were Pwcoming very seriM* and. in looking over circutnsiancer; m that the bench felt KumbentrpoV ,*ito impose a fine of £24 costß,£2w *o * H«k«fc ksl he hoped Mr. Bro

ham would not press for a fine in the second case, as he thought the fine already im posed was sufficient, and upon a third con viction his client's license would be in danger. Mr. Broham considered it was his duty to proceed with the second case, even if Mr, Evans' lost his license which he richly deserved to lose ; for had he pleaded guilty the first time and told the truth, those miserable girls would not now be in prison on a charge of perjury. The bepch imposed no penalty in the second case, but allowed the first fine to cover the whole.

LUNACY

John McLaren, on the medical testimony of Dr. Kenderdine and Dr. Lee, was. com mitted to the Lunatic Asylum, he being of unsound mind.

Elizabeth Earnclough was fined 5s and coses for being drunk.

The Alleged Violence by a Constable.

We have received the following medical cer tificate bearing on the alleged cruelty fco an infant reported to the police :—

' Albert-street, August 12.

" This is to certify that on the above date I examined the person of a male infant ten months old, named Edwin James Axam, and fouud him perfectly free from any bodily marks or bruises, or any indication of such whatever over any part of the body. The infant was lively laughing, and in perfect health,

"J. M. Lee, surgeon, &c." We also learn that the case lias been investigated by detectives appointed by the Inspector of Police, to whom the case was reported, and they have exonerated Con stable Axam from the charge. Mr. Axam informs us that ou the evening iv question he wag away from home, and has been both surprised and grieved by the statements that have appeared, which he assures us are utterly false, and can only be attribused by him to ill-will entertained by a neighbour. If such great violence as that reported had actually been used, it is hardly necessary to say that the child must have borne marks of it when Dr Lee examined it, and Mr King, chemist, and other responsible citizens who have seen the child confirm his report. We believe in justice and fair play to everyone, and it does really appear that Constable Asata has not received it in the present case. We have therefore much pleasure in giving publicity to this vindication.

EDUCATION RATES.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —It has been stated as a reason for the immediate abolition of the provinces that the eff>;ct of such abolition would be that the Education Act of this province tvould die, and that the rale now due would not be col lected. As this statement, if believed, may bring many ratepayers into trouble and costs, by inducing them to refuse payment of the rate, I think it incumbent 'upon me, as re ce.ver of the Education Rates, to contradict, and to assure the ratepayers that the bill before Parliament in no way effects the Edu cation Act of this province, as it only proposes that the cost of education shall be borne on the consolidated fund "so far as such costs are not otherwise, by law provided for," while another section of the bill pro vides that in any province so abolished all laics now in force shall continue in force until altered by the General Assembly.—Yours respectfully, R. B. Lusk, receiver of Educa tion Rates.

Arrival OF THE MAIL S.S MACGREGOR.

PREMIER MACKENZIE ON CANADA. Loxdon, July 13. —Mackenzie, the Cana dian Premier, in a speech at Dundee last night, referred to the great resources of Canada. He contended that it was quite consistent for two nations to exist on the North American continent, governed diffe rently and with differing political institu tions. He was convinced, that so long as Great Britain maintained her present attitude towards the Coloniea, friendship and confidence would be maintained.

LATER PARTICULARS OF THE RECENT TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE. New Yoke, Juiy 10. —The steamer from Panama brings later details of the great earthquake in Colombia. Cucuta is in ruins, not a single house remaining. The number killed is calculated at 5,000. Rosario, San Antonio, Capucho, Gwarimo, San Juan de Urga, San Cayefcano, San Cristobal, Tariba, Lobatera, La Grita and adjoining villages are in complete ruins, Salagan suffered severely, and the adjoining country is nearly devas tated. Chinacota, Chapo, Pampalona, Cucu tilla, Arbedollas, Santiago, Gallindo, and Gramolote have also been great sufferers. The Venezuela side has suffered, if possible, more severelj than the Columbian. The West Coast Mail (Chile) of June 29fch says that during the recent storm in the harbour of Valparaiso forty boys belonging to the training ship were drowned, between twenty and thirty sailors, and from twelve to fifteen boatmen, including eight persons who went down on the unfortunate Egerie. No correct estimate of the loss of property has been arrived at; but with the stranding of vessels, the sinking of hulks, the damage to vessels, the destruction of lighters and boats (the last two probably exceeding one hundred in number), the destruction of baths and other property, the amount will be very large. MOODY AND SANKEY'S FAREWELL MEETING. London, July 12.-Moody and Sankey's farewell meeting took place at Mildway Hotel to-night. The Earl of Shaftsbury Werpesent, with other distinguished gen tlemen and upward of 700 clergyman were present. Speeches were made full of praise for the eminent revivalists for the fresh life and energy they had introduced into tha churches and tha steadfastness oi their converts. A suggestion was made that a memorial of some kind be presented to Moody and Sahkey, but Mr Stone, in their behalf said it would not be acceptable and nothing would give more pain than such a 8 The following is the number of meetings held by Moody a,nd Sankey in London during the past four months, with the aggregate attendance : Camberwell, 60 meetilgs, attended by 450,000 people, ; Victoria Hall, 45 meetings, attended by 40 000 • Opera House, 60 meetings, attended by 330 000 ; in Bow, 60 meetings, attended by 60,000 : and in Agricultural Hall, 60 meetings, attended by 720,000. Amount of money expended for buildings, printing stewards, etc., 140,000 dollars. Moody and Sankey declined to receive any compensation from the Committee.

THE REVOLT IN HERZEGOVINA, TURKEY. London, July 12.—The Standard pub lishes advices from Zara, the capital of Pal matia, which represents that Panslavic emissaries bad spread reports among the Herzegovinians, that tke Turks intended to exterminate the Christians, and this false hood had caused the insurrection, which is taking great dimensions. Masses of insur gents surround the town of Oalso, Nevesroi, andHolata. Six hundred families have fled into Crotia and Servia, and 1,200 have ar rived in| Dalmatia, ftt different points along the frontier.

The Standard publishes advices from the capital of Damatia, which represent that Panslavic emissaries spread a report among the Herzgovinans that the Turks intended to extirpate the Christians. These false hoods caused the inauneciion. The in3ur gants surrounded tho towns of Gasko, Neve siui, and Stolatz. Six hundred families fled into Croatia and Servia, and 1,100 have arrived in Dalmatia, and at different points along the frontier.

TELEGRAPHIC.

OHINEMURI.

(From our owngCorrespondent.) This day. A large number of natives are assembling for a meeting, and the grand Tahuakai is to be presented to-day. Tents are erected in large numbers and flags are flying at the settlement, where large supplies of provi sions are in readiness for a feast.

TAIRUA.

There is nothing fresh from the Pros pectors at Tairua. Ihe Gem adjoining have commenced work outside their north line and the lode is now traced some 30 feet in good promising country and very like the Prospectors' quartz. The Triangle have tested their reef towards the Stewart ground near the Puketui. The latter have not yet reached the footwall, and have some good quartz in hand. They have 300 feet of backs. Reef tending in the direc tion of Stewart's ground, and latter company are working for it.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(F Dm our own Correspondent.) This day.

Tramway Accident

An accident occurred to-da^ on the tram way in Bella-street. Two trucks were com ing down under the control of Gurney, the truckman, when a little girl, 7 years of age, named Emily Williams, came running down the hill, and got her foot on a rail between the trucks. 'J he wheels of the last one caught her leg, tearing the skin and flesh from the calf to the ankle.

The Moanatairi fortnight's return is 3250zs lOdwts—a considerable, improvement on the last. HTha Caledonian, Golden Calf, and Crown Princess gold is to come in this afternoon. j|J3l he Ohmcmuri trial is not finished. Sharernarket : Caledonians, 90s, 92a Gd, 90s ; Cure, 14s Gd ; Tairua, 555.

HAMILTON

(From ©ur own Correspondent.) This day. The Public Meeting re Abolition. A public meeting of Hamilton Jiiast and West Hamilton Highway Districts is con vened for Monday evening to consider the Abolition and Local Government Bill.

Good Templary.— Waikato Repre sentation.

The Good Templary entertainment at Hamilton Wis a brilliant success

Mr Ecche denies the statement that he would be s, candidate at the next General Assembly election.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Petitions have been forwarded from Taurangaand Opotiki, which are Rumerously signed, to Mr William Kelly, M.H.R.., to prevent the natives from having any action in European elections.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON

(From our own Correspondent. This day. The Unfortunate Man at his

Little G-amss Again*

George Jones, junr., has lately been pes tering the Southern press with "collect" press telegrams, containing violent party telegrams not remarkable for truth. The Post to-night to stop the nuisance publishes one with the heading, " AUCKLAJND, FROM GEORGE JOiNES, JUNR." The telegram also appears in the Tribune, but as from a special correspondent. It discredits the result of the Eden meeting, declaring that the hall was packed with Provincial officers, and that the resolution does not ex press the mind of the people.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Taupo's Paseengers. Passengers per Taupo for the Manukau : Mr and Mrs Smythies, Messrs. Ching, Hus sey, and Matthews.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Sailed- Taranaki, for Nelson aad the North. Passengers : Messrs. Johnson, Wil son, Miller, Stanton, Edmonds, Gibbs,Know land, Sinclair, Biddle, Herrick, Mason, Capt. Keene, and Mrs. Duncan.

LATE TELEGRAM

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRJESPON BENTJ

This Day,

As I anticipated, Sir George Grey's Con fiscated Land Bill occasioned long and ani mated discussion. The debate was hot, sharp, and decisive —upwards of thirty mem bers spoke. Considerable confusion prevailed at the time, owing to the contradictory ruling of the Speaker on several points of orderf Squatters and land jobbers in the House were angry and alarmed and urged the Gog vernment to resist the motion and the Go vernment became quite brave in consequence, and they would not allow abolition debate to be resumed until the question was decided. But in the course of the debate their own independent supporters compelled them to promise a committee of enquiry, and to take no further action to validate the trans actions until the committee reported, thereupon Sir George Grey said he had got all he wanted, and would withdraw the motion, but the Government cliquers would not consent, so the old man had to reply on the whole debate. He did bo in his best style, and then a division being called for, he and hiß aupporters walked out of the House. I send you hia reply. Mr*Rolleston opens the debate on Tuesday. Mr Stafford has agreed to speak before Fitzherbert.

" Sleepy Hollow " has declared for aboli tion, and there is a flicker of hope on the Government face.

i Mr Lynch the famous caterer for the public amusement, who, it will be recollected, introduced the Gerard Troupe to the Aus tralian colonies is among the through pas sengers to Sydney by the Macgregor. Mr Lynch returns from a search after novelties in America, and now travels as the advance agent of the World Renowned Lingard Variety Troupe who are to come in by. the next mail ' steamer. The per formances of this company are very hi-hly spoken of by ail sections of|the Amerif Can press, and should they make a stay in Auckland may depend on a good reception. Dick Kohler, whose portrait is hung in the parlour of the Occidental Hotel, arid a large circus company, are also expected per Mi kado.

The Sisters of Mercy return thanks to Mrs Toie for a quantity of apples given for orphans under their care ; also, to Mr Francis for a aupply of delf.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Colonial Bank (30s paid up)— Buyers, 27s ; sellers, 2Ss 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 47s 6d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agent, £4 10s. Golden Calf (new)— Buyers, 68; sellers, 63 6d. Union Beach, 303 ; sellers, 31s. Tckatea, 17s. 6d ; sellers, 18s. Cure—l4s ; buyers, 13s 6d. Moanatairi- Buyers, 32s Gd.1

We beg to remind our readers that Mr. Brabazon's vening Classe' meet four cvtniugs each week, from 7jto 9 o'clock. The subjects arc English, French, Classics, and Mathematics.

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EC. GREENWOOD, • MARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENEBAL COMMISSION • AGENT. Produce, &c, received for Bale, and stored free of charge. Auction Sales undertaken in any pait of the City or Province. Poultry, Fancy Birds, Produce, &c, sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock. Trees, Shrubs, Plants, PoUtry, and any Goods with which the may be favoured. Attention is called to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs, &c, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view* npHISTLE HOTEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Ektatt WINK AND SPIRIT ORE KEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accoroed him for many years 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 countiy, with the) CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Ch'impagne—Perrler, Jquet's Champagne- Moselle, pints and quarts Claret- Chateau, Larose Claret—Lulitte Claret -Leoville Claret—St Julian's Heal Old Jamaica JRum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othoi choice brands. ASSORTED CASKS MAT>E UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. 8p rits Overproof, the same as from bonded Store, cold in any quantity. T INOLEUM ! T INOLEUM ! LINOLEUM ! THE NEW CORK NOISELESS FLOOR CLOTH, Noted fob its Durability and Comfort, Suitable for Offices, Halls, and Dining Rooms HOLLOWAY & GARLICK, Have JUST OPENED UP Another SHIPMENT of FURNISHING GOODS. SO PIECES OF LINOLEUM—GOOD DESIGNS. LINOLEUM DOOR MATS—A Novelty! Beautiful Assortment of HEARTH RUGS. New Patterns in Felt, Dutch, and Hemp CARPETS. Well Seasoned 12, 18. 24 feet OIL CLOTHS. GOOD COIR DOOR MATS, from 2s lid. Some Cheap Lines in BOYS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING. HOLLOWAY & GARLICK, Deapery, Clothing, and Furnishing House, CITY HALL, 230, Queen-street, Auckland. TMPERATIVE SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. A. LINABURY & CO. aving taken premises adjoining, having determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, To obviate the necessity of removal of Stock, which otherwise must necessarily suffer deterioration. The SALE will continuo for ONE MONTH ONLY during which time no Reasonable Offer Refused! The Balance of the Stock will be SOLD by AUCTION As LINABURY & CO. are determined to open their New Premises with entirely New Importations of the most FASHIONABLE GOODS. A. LINjABURY & CO., 224, QUEEN-STREET, Ore Door above Welleeley-street, Auckland. "PUBLIC MEETING. PONSONBY. In compliance with the request of Electors present at a meeting of ratepayers, held last evening at the Ponsonby Hail, I hereby convene a Public Meeting in the above hall on MO N DAY evening next, 16th inst., at 7.30 p.m., to consider the proposed constitutional changes now before the New Zealand Parliament, J. A. TOLE, Chairman District Board.' August 14,1875. OUNG ME N'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. The Sewing Machine-Lecture, and awarding of the' Prize will take place in the bbove rooms on WED NESDAY, 18th instant, at 8 p.m. His Worship the Mayor in the Chair ; Rev. R. S. Hassard acting as Judge. Admission Free.—Apply to Mr. Salter, or W. C. Dennes, for tickets. WANTED, Purchasers for a few Valuable Engravings by Hogarth, Bartolozzi and others, comprising plates to Cook's Voyages.—W. Beal, Wellesley-street East. _ NTED to BELL, in the Newton Road, a Freehold Allotment, 37 by 165, with substantial Six-roomed House and good well thereon. Price £300. Two-thirds can remain on mortgage at the option of the purchaser.—Apply to H. Partington, Queen-etreet. ANTED, good Joiners for ship work; also a strong Boy.—Apply to A. Mofflin, North Shore, or s.a. Llewellan. ' ANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply on Monday morning at 10 to H. N. Garland, Wyndhatn-strept. ANTED, a Boy's Inverness Cape lost yesterday near Newton School.—Finder will please leave1 it at the above address.



WANTED, a Law, Clerk.—Apply, stating qualification, to "Lex," Box 82, General Post Office. _____ ANTED, a Night Porter.—Apply immediately at the Greyhound Hotel. W/> NiED, a thorough General Servant; references required.—For address, apply ofliee of this paper 0 BLACKSMITHS.—Wanted a Working Partner, with a little capital, to join Advertiser in starting a business ; single man pre ferred.—Address, Justin Lewis, Post Office, Auckland. GltiL Wanted, from 11 to 14 yeais old, to care for a little Boy ; every comfort, education, and clothing provided.—Apply, by letter, " C.," Star office. AJSTED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon lor your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit. — Ford, Potter k Co., The Pantheon, 193, Queen-street ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets. and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED, a Machinist to work Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine.— Apply to H. P. Hayward, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a small Bedroom in a respectable family, with breakfast and tea. Address, stating terms, " Spring," Post Office, Box 159. ANTED to LIST, a comfortably Furnished Bedroom, five minutes walk from Queen-street; board, or partial board, if required.— Apply at this office. WANTED, immediately, a General Servant, work light—Apply to Mrs. Oor.r taync, Claremont Hotel, Prinoes-Bircet. \ JU ANTED, a Purchaser for a first v V class PUG MlLL.—Apply at the Fire Kin dler Factory. Albert-street. . TI7AINTED, a General Servant; » » must be able to wash and cook —Apply Mra Ryan, Alma Place, Pnrnell, between 11 and 2 o'clock. W" ANT_-D, a Beamsman ; constant work—Ap..ly B Oittos and Sons. SWEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATUKDAY Evening. ANTED, a Carpenter for the barque Eobina Dunlop.—Apply on board to Captain Jack. XJfcf ANTED, Joiners accustomed to * * Ship work.—Apply on board s.s. Llewellyn. ANTED iinown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bedroom 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, 143, Queen-street. WANTED, one or two respectable Children to bring up at the advertiser's (a widow) home.—Apply, by letter, to "a.J.," care of Mr. Hannaford. MAJN.GOLD-WOETZEL 32/0 "i? ton at the Market House. WANTED to PURCHASE, for cash, a second-hind Billiard Table.—Apply by letter to " fl. W. P," care Star office. WANTED to LET, an Eight roomed Residence in the best part of Parnell. There is a good well of water with pump, garden, &c. —Apply to F. L. Prime, 28, Insmance Buildings. Or AN 1 E A). 60U tons of Old t » Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYK * CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cont. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Kuler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 1 ton of Scented Brown Soap 4d. "(3 lb., lOd. # bar, or two bars for Is. Cd. ; Sydney Oranges, 7 for Cd. For Two Weeks Only !—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street.—August (i, 1875. VST ANTED'KNOWN, Dry Storage W to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED to SELL, a Seven roomed House, East-street, Newton. Easy terms. Price, £275.—W. Flood, Exchange. ' C. DENNESThas permanently • engaged that Al Mechanist, J. C. Clough, who thoroughly understands Sewing Machines, having lately spent two years in the largest factory in England. The Great Central Depot, Queen-street. One Month's free Trial. ANTED, Persons travelling by Kail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't, (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from Is to 3s. N~OTICE.— All Parties travelling by Kail to Onehunga and the Waihato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from la to 3s. ANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street.—For further particulars apply to Mr E. Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-streeJ. pONFLAGRATION. — Wanted all V-^ Fire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. WANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. WANTED, Gentlemen, j our Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to be had at The Pantheon, 108, Queen-street. — Ford, Potter and Co. XfU ANTED to BELL (cheap) V » "White Lead, Galvanised Tubs; also, Pumps Paint«, Ploughs, 4c. N.8.-Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaL— ALFRED BMAHT, next to BmoPost. Victoria-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. PADES at 3s. 9d. j AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. WANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Come and see for your selves. Early Peas, Is per quart; Broad Beans.ls per quart; Millett Seeds, 9d per lb; Gum Seeds. 2s per z.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31,1875. ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Deparmentt. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. \&/ ANTED &JSOWIS, that D. % * Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his 'Sard , Custom-house tre et. mi AJSTED, the general public to know that W. KIKBY, corner of Queen and Wakofield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-gum Felloes, 4c., <**~ always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. * * Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Betail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. fgr" Country Agents wanted. MAN aOLD-WORTZEL 32/6 $ ton at the Market House. WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGKit, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command, r, entlemen s and boys suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in »1] its branches, executed at the shortest notice. m O; L~~ E T. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, close to Queen "tie6t~SAAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



pRINCE OF \,^LES THEATRE. INCREASED POPULAEITY OF THE FAKIK OF OOLU! SPECIAL ATTRACI lONS. CHI BO MA GIQ TIE I CHIROMA GIQ UE! Extramundane Spiritual! Shadows of the Future ! Supernatural Vision! The Anthropolassus ! And the Bkautipui, Fairy Fountain!!! Million Prices :—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Cd.; Pit, One Shilling-! MT CAUTION. — I hereby give notice that my Entertainment, Characters, and Title, are duly Registered according to law in the Colonies, as in England, and that I shall institute legal proceedings against any person or persons performing or acting my Entertainment, or in auy way infringing on my said rights.- A. Silvkster, Fakir of Oolu. r^ I T V II A L II TUESDAY EVENING, 17th AUGUST. MR. D. COPE (PROFESSOR OF MUSIC) WILL GIVE A Grand Miscellaneous Concert, Supported by the following Taiented Ladies and Gentlemen:— Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs D. Cope, Miss Maggie Knight, Mr. D. Cope, Mr. McComish, Mr. Gatland Gentlemen Amateurs, and members of an excellent Orchestra. The Programme will consist of Favourite Overtures, Selections, &c, by the Band. CirAß.Mi.Nf; Songs, by Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. D. Cope, aud Miss Maggie Knight. Comic Songs, by Mr. Gatland. Beilliant Violin and English Concertina Solos, by Mr. D. Cope. Gems of Geh.man Songs (with Violin Obligato), by Mrs. Mitchell. Beautiful Glf.ks, by Gentlemen Amateurs, &c, &c. Prices :— Front Seats, 3/; Secon«^ Seats, 2/ ; Back, 1/. Door.s to open at 7.30, performance to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs. Brown and Turrell, Music Warehouses, Qiieon-street; also at the hall on the evening of the performance. 7^ I T V I A L L" A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Will be given on MONDAY EVENING, ICth instant, in aid of the Funds of the Auckland Temperance Band, to consist of Comic and Sentimental Songs, Single and Double Songs and Dances, Banjo Solos, Ethiopian Sketches, etc. Doors open at 7. SO p.m., to commence at 8 p.m. Front Seats, 3/; Second Scats, 2/; Back Seats, 1/. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. NOTICE. A Special General Meeting of Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queeu-fetreet. on FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at three o'clock, for the purpcte of taking into consideration the advisal ility of disposing of the business. W. ATKIN, Chairman. AT O T I C E. Messrs. BURTON & BIRNIE Desire to return their sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded so them since commencing business, and have now much pleasure in directing the atten tion of their customers, and the public generally, to the following Biscuits, which they are now in a position to supply :— Abernethy Fancy Spice Nuts Arrowroot Fingoes Tunbridge Butter Ginger Nuts Wines Briars Imueriala Water Cabin Mixed Wines Sweet Lunch Captain Nonpareils Plain do Cracknalls Osborne Coffus Crown Picnics Charcoals Dessert Rusts Saloons Digestive Soda Rice Bists Africans Victorias Solt) Wholesale and Retail et BURTON & BIRNIE, CROWN BAKERY, • H 0 B 8 O N - STREET, Opposite St. Matthew's Church. TV] OTICE.—The price of Horse J-^ Shoeing from »his date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per sei less than previously charged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at iow bates at K. M. HEIGHToN'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt street, top of Grey-street — 3Ut July, 1875. RANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES! 4000 dozen Island Oranges, ex Belle Brandon, now on sale, or delivered in any quantities, by W. FaREY, Market; and Dedwood Store, Ponsonby. O CARPENTERS AND JOINERS, PLASTERERS, PLUMBERS, SLAT ERS, PAINTERS, AND GLAZIERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, for the Completion of the Beresford-street Congregational Church. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. THE Newton Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East-Btreets, may be had on hire during the day by parties desirous of teaching music, or for other uses.—Apply to F. Jeune. pITY WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL, VJ • WELLINGTON-STREBT. EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mr. Harrison, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. B. M. O. Theorell. English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Drawing. ! Latin, Greek, French, German, Euclid, ana Algebra. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, from 7 to 9. 'pO RENT OK SELL. A Bush Farm of 84 acres, well timbered, situated 10 miles from Auckland on a good road, with Dwelling house, good Garden, an Orchard, and all necessary outbuildings, half-a-mile from Landing-place. Adjoin ing, is a good Run for Cattle of over 1,000 acres.—For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Thursday, at noon, for Alterations to a Residence in Upper Queen-street. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. WILLIAM FRANCIS HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. SWEEPS on the Melbourne Cup at Crown Hotel, Grey-street, every Saturday, at 8 p.m.^' . PURE MILK, from healthy aud grass-fed cows, delivered in all parts of town.— Domain Dairy, Abercrombie-street. A aCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY WHARF, Harbour Bo&rd Office, Auckland, July 24, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tues day, the 7th September next, at noon, for the Construction of a Railway Wharf at Point Britomart, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Railway Wharf." WILLIAM C. DALDY, . Chairman. F~OR PRIVATE SALE: 60 tons Superior Adelaide Flour 200 sacks Canterbury Oats 5 cases Grt-en's Hams and Bacon 30 kegs Superior Butter. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. THE Co-operative Meat Supply Co., Supply from this date— Fore Quarters Mutton, 3d 39 ll> Loins of Mutton, 3£d $ tb Legs and Loins of Mutton, 4cl ~& lb Legs of Mutton, 5d $ lb Stewing and Boiling Beef, 3d and 4d $ lb [) Roast Beef, 4d, 5d and 6d $ lb Best quality Corned Beef, in lOOfes. lots, 3d $ H> A. DORNWELL, ■> Manager.



UNITE O METHODIST FBEE CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL, Junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. The ANNIVERSARY SERMONS in connection with the above School will" be preached (D V.) TO MORROW (Lord's Day). August 15. In the morning:, at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. Alexander Reid, and in the evening, at <j.:-;o, by the Rev. G. H. Turner. In the afternoon, at 8 o'clock, an addte.-K to parents ana children will be delivered by Mr. Josiah Martin. Collections after each Service, in aid of the School Funds. On TUESDAY Evening next, August 17, a Pdbmo Tea Meeting will be held in the Schoolroom. Tea on the tables at 6.30 p.m. ; after Tea a Public Meeting, Rev. G H. Turner in the Chair, when addresses -will be delivered by Key. Alex, lie id—Subject to be announced. Mr. W. Coupland—'Co-operation." Mr. E. Wood—" Work in the Sunday School." Mr. French—"Reviewing the Year." Mr. Parker—"Sowing and Heaping." Mr. Hemus—" Where are the Children"" Tickets, Is. 03. each, to be procured of airy of the teachers or friends. rpHE~~BEWTON KIRK.- Divine I Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Sub jects : Morning—" Our Luminous Hour, or Higher Christian Experiences " Evening—" The Travailing Woman and the Dragon." TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, vJ Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., August 15. Morning—" Christ throws Light on the Dark Problems of Life." Evening— (By request)—"ls Christianity Selfish: Does Con version spring from anticipating Heaven and Hell. 1' APTIST OHUEcH Wellesley street. August 15. — The Key P. H, Cornford, Pastor. Morning : " The Reign of Grace." Evening: " Naaman Bowing in the House of Rimmon." . riOJN TGEEGATIONAL CHtJRCH, Kj Beresford-street.—Rev Warlow Davies, M.A. Sunday, August 15.—Service in the morning at 11 o'clock, and in the evening at 6.30. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH,—Sunday Services.-Aug. 15.—The Rev. W. J. "Williams will preach in the morning at 11, and the Rev A. Reid in the evening at 6.30 "PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, X. Edwardes-street—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Tinsley. Evening, at half-past 6, Rev V. Hams. RiMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris ; Evening, at half-past 6, Rev. W. Tinsley. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, JLT Newmarket. —Afternoon, at half-past 2, Rev W. Tinsley ; Evening, at 6.30, Rev W. Tinsley. T7t OR SYDNEY. iJS§|%}%v Thes.s. MACGREGOR will leave -.V." * * th ° wharf TO-MORROW (Sunday), * am' JOEfN REID, Agent, Commerce-street. V^TAIKATO RAILWAY. PURCHASE OF SLEEPERS. Public Works Office, Auckland, 9th August, 1875. The undersigned is a Purchaser of Sleepers for the Mercer and Newcastle Railway. Further particulars apply to this office. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. fVTAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers of the above district will be held in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on TUESDAY, the 31st instant, at 7.30 p m., for the purpose of electing a Trustee in the room of Mr. E. Foley, resigned. ED. PLUMLEY, Chairman. HP.OWN OF ONEHUNGA DISTRICT. In compliance with a requisition signed by Twenty five Ratepayers, I hereby convene a Public Meeting of the Ratepayers of this District at 8 o'clock p.m. on M ONDAY, ICth inst., in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, to consider the proposals of the General Government for Abolishing the Provinces. J. D. JACKSON, Chairman. T^T O T I C E. I will not be answerable for any Debts contracted in my name, by any person, on and after this date. — Martin Nolan, North Shore.—August 12,1575. FOR SALE—At the Market Bouse :— For Sale, at Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good road, free of tolls, and command ing a magnificent view. The above-men- .oned valu able property is immediately opposite to Captain R. D. James' far-famed Orchard and vineries, and adjoins the well-known Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms : All or any part of the pur cbase money may remain on mortgage any length of time at 7 %. For Sale, a Large Family Residence off Symonds street. Let for 15s. per week. Price, £280. £200 may remain on mortgage at 8 % for 2 years. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of Rich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post and rails, all laid down in grass, frontage to a navigable creek, and adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. There is a plentiful supply of fresh water all the year round, which supplies the neighbourhood during the Bummer. Terms easy, and price a bargain. For Sale, 40 acres of good Land, partly bush, at Papakura; a bargain, £50. SS"Land and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, M A B X E T H O XT S E. C. SMITH'S FURNITURE WARE . HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. To be disposed of—Goodwill, Lease, and Stock, of the above premises. Apply to the Proprietor on the premises. "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 on 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. I Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office : 25, Queen-street. ~ MONDAY, 11 O'CLOCK. BARTLETT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALi LERY, QUEEN-STREET. TBE SOLD UNDER DISTRESS FOR RENT: Hali Chandelier (5 lights), Gas Fitting, Gas Stove, Show Cases, Shelving, Picture Frames, Vene tian Blinds, Three-light Chandelier, Set Hol land Chair-Covers, Green Blinds, Water Tanks, &c. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. MONDAY, AUGUST 16 FREEHOLD SUBURBAN AND COUN TRY PROPERTIES. THE Subscribers have received in * structions to sell at the Land Mart Fort street, on Monday, 16th inst, at 12 o'clock, CAMPBELLVILLE—Lots 9, 10, and 11, of Section 3 containing nearly 2% acres, all fenced and ploughed ; good well on the property NEWMARKET—Lot 10, Section 2, 41 feet frontage to Manukau Road, adjoining Mr Clayton's residence, Lot 6, Section 2, 36 feej. frontage to Manukau Road, near Bobson's Bridge CONQUEST PLACE—Lot 58, 33 feet frontage. And in the Estate of James Hunter Crawford • WAlKATO—Allotment 36, Parinh of Koheroa, being an Island Jn the Waikato River, containing 10 acres MAK-vKAU—Allotment 40 of said Parish, 48 acres M'iNGOMJl—Allotment 48. Patish of Ortuu, 156 acres CARLETON GORE ROAD—Lots SI and 32, of the subdivision of allotment 25a, section 3, suburbs 95 feet frontage to Carleton Gore Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.