His Worship refused the application Each party must pay his own. This concluded the business.

SUPREME COURT—This Day.

CEIMINAL SESSIONS,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) The Autumn Sessions of the Central Criminal Circuit were commenced this morn ing at the Supreme Court before Mr Justice Gillies.

His Honor took his seat punctually at 11 o'clock, when there were a large number of jurymen and the general public present. Silence having been proclaimed, Mr Whitaker rose from his chair in the front row of the barrister's seats, and ad dressed a short speech of welcome to his Honor. Mr Whitaker's remarks were very imperfectly heard, but the tenor of them was briefly as follows : On behalf of the rest of the Bar and himself, he thought it right to say a few words on the occasion of his Honor making his first appearance on that Bench. They all felt how difficult a task his Honor had, succeeding as he did a judge like the late Chief Justice, but they were full of confi dence that His Honor's learning, experience, and ability would enable him to do justice to the impoitant office he now held and to him self. For himself and his colleagues he wished his Honor a long and successful career as Judge of the Supreme Court of the colony, and that when he retired he might be able to look back upon it with satisfac tion, and forward to enjoyment of that ease which he would have so well matched. He again begged to congratulate his Honor upon his acession to his new dignity.

His Honor who spoke in accents of great feeling said in reply, that he thanked Mr Whitaker and the gentlemen of the Bar, for their kind wishes. Coming as he did after Sir George Arney, a man whom he had always considered to be par-excellence the leader of the Bar in the colony, he felt more deeply than otherwise a sense of his heavy responsobility, and he should not have been sorry had the positions of himself and Mr Whitaker been reversed. Under the circumstances, he must be excused for feeling a pardonable timidity in entering upon his new duties. He felt sure, however, that he might rely on the gentlemen of the Bar that any assistance he might need would not be denied him; and that that cordiality which had hitherto marked the relations between the Bench and the Bar would continue to exist. ' If they recollected on their part that this was a Bar for the ad ministration of justice—that they were, or ought to be, not merely advocates, but the means of procuring justice : if he too recol lected that the administration of justice did not depend upon quibbles of law, and that justice to be effectual must also be speedy— then he was confident they would be success ful in properly discharging the high duties committed to them. That in the course of his judicial career he would err, he did not doubt, but if he did, it would be from error of judgment, and not from intention. His Honor concluded by again thanking the Bar for their kind wishes expressed by Mr Whitaker.

The following gentlemen were then called by the Deputy Registrar and were sworn as the Grand Jury: C. J. Firth being elected Foreman. Win. Aitken, James Baker, W. T. Bassett, Albert Beetham, Abraham Boardman, Josiah C. Firth, Jno. Gordon, Joseph Howard, Henry Isaacs, T. Hunt Ivey, Henry M. Jervis, Jno. Lawford, Joseph May, C. C. McMillan, G. M. Mit ford, Thomas Peyton, W. J. Taylor, Archd. Wallace, Jno. Wallace, James Walmesley. The Judge's Charge. The Jsher now called for silence while his Honor delivered his charge to the Grand Jury. Silence being obtained, Mr Justice Gillies addressed the Grand Jury as follows :—He congratulated them, for himself and the public upon the lightness of the calendar, for though the cases were some what numerous they were not serious, with the exception of one or two he should men tion presently. There was no matter of law upon which it would be necessary for him to direct them. In looking over the calendar he could not but notice that some of the accused were immigrants lately arrived in the colony. He thought that a fact which was very satisfactory as giving great promise to the future of the colony. Another remarkable fact was that a large proportion he believed, nearly three-fourths of the prisoners on the list were educated (that is to say), could read and write. This induced the re flection that if education did not eradicate crime, it at least modified its heinousness. Cases of larceny as usual preponderated. In one case of cattle stealing the fact that the accused being a native might not understand the law was no justification of the offence, though it might be taken into account in determining the quantum of punishment to be awarded. In some cased he particularly commended it to the careful consideration whether any felonious intent was presumable. There were three cases of forging and uttering. He could not but remark how curious it was that men should commit grave criminal offences to cancel debts, which they could so easily get rid of. In the charge of indecent assault against a boy, his Honor would leave it to them to say whether there was sufficient evidence to indicate the felonious intent, or whether the crime was simply the result of youthful precocity. The facts in the charge of arson were unusually clear. He observed that the names of one or two old offenders figured upon the. list. This opened up a serious question for the Legislature. They would bear in mind that they had not to determine the guilt or innocence of the per sona whose cases came before them : they had merely to see whether the prima facie evidence was sufficient to warrant their being put upon their trial. One thing more he would call their attention to. They had the right of making presentiments. Their sys tem of judicature was not by any means perfect, and anything that suggested itself to them as an improvement they could embody in such a presentiment. If he could aid them by giving effect to any im provement suggested in that way, they would have the satisfaction of feeling that they had not sat as a Grand Jury in vain. His Honor then dismissed them to their duties.

TRUE BILLS.

During the morning the Grand Jury re turned true bills in the following cases : — Richard Line, forging and uttering, two charges. James Macfarlane, alias James Scott, forging and uttering. F. C. Leggett, stealing a cheque. Edmond Percy Brett, false pretences.

FORGING AND UTTERING

Richard Line was arraigned upon an in dictment charging him with forging a cheque or order for the payment of money, and uttering the same to Wjliam Stephenson, on the 31st Deo. 1874. The prisoner was also charged with committing another offence of the same description, on the 4th Jan. 1875. He pleaded guilty to both charges and received a sentence of twelve months' im prisonment with hard labour /or the first, and six months' with hard labour for the second.

FORGING AND UTTERING. James McFarlane alias James Scott was arraigned for forging and uttering a cheque with intent to defraud, on the 6th ■ February, 1875. J A plea of guilty was entered, and prisoner i \ received a sentence of twelve months' impri / ] sonment. I \ STEALING A CHEQUE. /J\ Francis Chas. Leggett was charged upon // I an indictment with feleniously stealing and I- converting to his own use a cheque value — £80, the property of the Provincial Govern ment. There was evident excitement in Gourfc

when the prisoner appeared in the dock. He looked pale and flushed by turns, and by his demeanour showed that he felt his position acutely. On the charge being read over to him, he pleaded guilty in a husky voice. Mr Brooktield, the Crown Prosecutor, said he believed that the prisoner wished to call witnesses to character.

Mr Charles Eoskruge was sworn, and deposed that he had known the accused since 1864 ; when he (witness) was in the Pay Office of the WaikatJ Regiment, and prisoner was Captain of the regiment. He had always looked upon him as strictly honest. His accounts were always kept in an exem plary way. George Maurice O'Rorke was sworn, and deposed that he bad known accused for five or six years, and very intimately since he had been employed as clerk of the Provincial Council. A more efficient clerk could not be desired. He had always considered him of the strictest integrity. He had also received the very highest character from officers who had recommended him to wit ness.

Mr Justice Gillies, in pronouncing judg ment, allnded to the social position of the accused, and the high educational advantages he possessed. These, he thought, aggra vated, rather than otherwise, the gravity of the offence to which he had pleaded guilty. It was necessary to vindicate the law, and he was therefore bound to pass a severe sen tence, which was that he, Francis C. Leggett, be imprisoned for two years with hard labour.

FALSE PRETENCES.

Edmund Percy Brett was charged with attempting to obtain money by false pre tences at Tauranga, by giving a valueless cheque drawn on the Bank of Sew Zealand.

Prisoner pleaded guilty. His Honor, in passing sentence, regretted seeing one who had been in Her Majesty's service, where he ought to have learned the principles of honour, charged with such an offence. The sentence of the Court was that he be imprisoned for nine calendar months' with hard labour.

THE ALLEGED SHEEP STEALING AGAINST THE

OGILVIES. —NO BILL.

The Grand Jury brought in no true bill in the case of Alexander and Neil Ogilvie, charged with sheep stealing by Andrew Scott, settler, of Pukekohe.

The Crown Prosecutor stated that it was customary not to release the bail bonds in such cases until the Grand Jury were dis charged.

ATTEMPT AT BOBBERY.

Henry Pettit, a young man of respectable connections, was arraigned upon an indict ment charging him with feloniously demand ing with certain threats, off Mrs Clara Cornford, in December last, certain moneys, with intent to steal and take away the same

The prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Hesketh made a feeling address to the Court on behalf of the prisoner, and pleaded on account of prisoner's youth, and that at at the time, he was in a state of intoxication.

His Honor addressed the prisoner on the folly of his conduct, and sentenced him to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour.

ARSON,

William Wilkinson, otherwise Shingleton, was [arraigned upon an indictment charging him with having, on the 15th March, 1875, set fire to a hovel at Waiotahi (Jreek, Hau raki, the property of John Rheum.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield opened the case, and called the witnesses.

Jane Rheum deposed that she was the wife of John Rheum, but they had not lived to gether for four years. She had lived withjthe prisoner during the past three years. She and prisoner had a few words and she was afraid of him. {On the day in question he said he would set the place on fire. He went out, and came back and said, Jane I want to speak to you. She feared he would beat her. He then said now you will soon see a flame. In a short time after she heard an alarm of fire, and found his house was on fire. He had frequently threatened to set fire to the place, when under the influence of drink.

Cross-examined by prisoner : Are you the wife of Johnny Rheum ?

Witness : What has that to do with this case.

Have'nt 1 kept you for three years ? Yes, you have Willie ?

Timothy Donovan was next sworn and de posed, that he was a miner at Waiotabi creek ; he knew the prisoner, he went home at one o'clock on the 15th March, and found prisoner and last witness in the house together. The prisoner went out saying I will give you a blaze, and I will burn the place down. Shortly after he heard the cry of "Fire! fire !" He rushed out, and saw Mrs Rheums house on fire. The house was completely destroyed. Bridget Gardener, David Matthison, and Constable Brennan gave corroborative evi dence. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. Sentence : Three years penal servitude.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrivals: Policeman and Mariner, from Thames; Gem, from Auckland.

The whalesliip Niger, Captain Eallet, from New Bedford, has arrived. She has been very successful, having taken 175 barrels sperm, and 475 barrels right whale oil, being only five months from home.

A seaman named Murphy, on board the Emu, met with a nasty accident by getting bis hand jammed in the cogs of the steam winch, whilst loading coals.

The Niger Jaw the John Wesley 12 days from Sydney for Tahiti on the 27 th ultimo; 22nd saw the barque Emily Downing, and McGregor of Hobartown 31 barrels sperm oil; 22nd. Othello of Hobartown 31 tuns sperm oil.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The election between Howe and Davies (Mayor,) for a seat in the Provincial Council is getting up great interest. Cabs are very busy, and the walls are placarded. About 100 votes have come down from Ohiaemuri in Rowe's interest. He appears to be the favorite. The Advertiser says :—"Both candidates are entitled to consideration on account of their public services and the deci sion must be given in a great measure upon the score of the ability, Eoneste, and consis tency of the candidates who have presented themselves for the vacancy."

The death-rate at the Thames for March was 25, of which 19 were children, and only one from measles. The births were 43. The quarter's deaths are 58 ; births, 127. 500 new claims to vote have been sent in from this district.

The Advertiser publishes a letter from the Public Works Minister at Wellington to C. O'Neill, Esq., M.G.A., for the Thames, relative to communication between the Waikato and the Thames. Mr. Richardson acknowledges a letter from C. O'Neill, urging the expenditure of £1000 by the Govern ment, in addition to £5000 subscribed by the settlers, for roads and works, and adds : " Instructions have been given to Mr Clarke, the resident engineer in the Waikato, to have a survey of the line of road made, and on his report being received the Government will give it their immediate consideration."

Gold lodgments : Queen of Beauty, 807 ounces for the fortnight; Queen of May, 167 ounces ; Alburnia, 157 ounces.

The Curs got 601b& of specimen! out on Saturday*

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Typhoid Fever. The extent of the cases of low and typhoid fever which prevail, is something alarming. Wherever one case exists, there are sure to be several more in the neighbourhood, and these diseased spots are mostly in the lowest and worst naturally drained portions of the town. Serious Accidents. Two painful accidents occurred at the wharf on Saturday. A basket of coal fell on Edward Duncan, while discharging coal from the barque Haversham, and smashed his leg in two places, the bone protruding through the skin several inches one place. An immense railway packing ease fell upon a labourer, and crushed his foot badly. The Soukar. The Soukar is a full ship, and ready for clearance, waiting the first slant of wind.

WESTPORT.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day,

Entries for the Races

The entries for the Wesport races are— Thursday: Trial Stake:-King Fiaber, Magenta, Sandy, Jasper, Luna, Lilly, Jacky, Whynot. Railway Plate :—Tommy Dodcl, Yatterina, King Fisher, Magenta, Sandy, Jasper, Luna, Lilly, Jackey, Whynot.

The weights for the Trial Stakes are : — Yakrerina, JOst. ; Sandy, Sst. ; Tommy Todd, Bst. 41bs. ; Maeenta, Sst. ; Jasper, 7st. 71bs. ; Jackey, 7st. ; Whynot, Gst lOlbs. ; Luna, 6st. Tibs.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Capt. Bower, late of the Press Agency, is appointed town clerk, vice W. K. McLean who has resigned. The salary is £300 a year.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agenov.) This day. News from the Palmer.

An old Otago miner, writing from Cook town, Palmer Goldfields, warning men meditating coming to reflect well before they start. He says the road to the Palmer and here is dotted with graves of men, a large proportion New Zealanders, who were strong and able to do the work of a horse, but who had to succumb to the hardships of Northern Queensland.

Revenue

Mr Stout, Provincial Solicitor, stated at a meeting of school committees that the revenue of the province for 1574-5 had ex ceeded that of previous years by £100,000.

Death of Judge Gray

Judge Gray, better known as Wilson Gray died at noon yesterday at Lawrence. He was born in 1813, and arrived in Dunedin in 18G2 ; remained two years on the barristers' roll of the Supreme Court, then accepted office as District Judge. He was universally respected, and died without leaving an enemy. The funeral takes place to-morrow in Dunedin, and will be numerously attended. His death has cast quite a gloom over the city.

The Duhedin Tsmes contradicts the Tri bune's statement, re Major Palmer. The report on the surveys would be aabonishing, and expose official professional blundering. It has the best authority for stating that the Tribune was misinformed, and whatever the nature of the report in regard to other pro vinces, the Otago surveys will amply confirm the confidence of the public it has always felt in their thoroughness and acouracy.

J. P. Armstrong, M.P.C., has been requi sitioned to stand for the Waikouaiti Assem bly.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This &v

The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court opened this morning. The calendar comprised fifteen cases, and includes the Lyttelton murder, one of burglary, several larcenies, forgery, and assault with intent.

The funeral of J. C. Watts Russell, who was one of our first settlers, took place yes terday, and was very largely attended. The pall-bearers were Sir Cracroft Wilson, the Very Rev. Dean of Christchurch, Justice Gresson, and J. W. Hamilton. The funeral service was conducted by the Primate of New Zealand.

INQUEST.—This Day.

Ak inquest Mas held this afternoon, at the Freeman's Bay Hotel, on the body of Wil liam Hancock, before Dr Philsoh, coronor, and a select jury. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased, was mate of the brig Derwent, and i- that he had been missing from the brig since Monday last. As the un fortunate man was known to have been in a state of intoxication on the evening in question, it was feared that he had met with an untimely end. The body of deceased was found yesterday morning about seven o'clock on Shelly Beach washed up by the tide. Sergeant Martin, of the Water Police, took charge of the body, and con veyed it to the Freeman's Bay dead-house. Tne deceased it appears was very much re spected, and his only error was a too fre quent use of intoxicating drinks, which cost him his life. . . i;

The evidence was proceeding as our re porter left.

FLOWERS OF THE FOREST.

This interesting drama written by the hand that penned the drama of the " Green Bushes," was successfully produced and largely patronised on Saturday evening. Buckstone has written but little, but that little of a good quality under happily chosen titles. The very name, " Flowers of the Forest," has an air of romance about it, and seems to breathe the air of romance tradition, weird hunters,' Robin Stood, Mrs. Radcliffe, knarled oaks and squirells. This play has been a popular favorite with play goers, both in England and America for a quarter of a century, and it is, not, likely soon to pass among the things that werr. The associations of this play are generally known to persons acquainted with stage productions. The scenery by. Mr Thornton, a player as well as artist, were in striking accordance with the tenor and situa tions of the piece. Cynthia was beautifully delineated by Mrs Barrell, whose acting was of the most perfect character. Mr Aveling's part was ably executed, while the portrait of "Starlight Bess,I'by Miss Clara Stephenson was quit* a triumph of art. Mr George Parrell as Ishmael was especially good ; Mr Deering as Cheap Johnwwars r highly humorous and laughter-provoking, while Kinchen was produced by Mr Sam Poole ~in. ,the extreme of lightsome fun. Some of Sam's jokes were irresistible and literally brought the audience up on their.feet. , The play, generally of a lively and sensational character, was highly amusing and lively throughout. . ••'■■ ,: * "TRUMP CARD.": ';;; ; The "Trump Card" is announced for to night. It is called the "Great Protean Drama," and has been lauded by,the New York and Australian.journals. Mrs. Darrell will appear as Kate Neville, and Mr Darrell as Richard Heathcote. A new set of scenery nas been expressly prepared for the occasion with startling mechanical effects, and some capital songi are introduced in the course of the, drama. Few opportunitieiremain for

seeing the clever impersonations of Mr and Mrs George Darrell, whose season is drawing to a close, so that large houses may be expected till the termination of the season.

FIRE AT MANGERE.

This' morning about ten o'clock, a fire oc curred at Mangere by which a stack of wheaten straw containing about fourteen tons, the property of Mr G. Codlin was des troyed. The fire first caught in a furze fence near to which some children were playing and not improbably had started the blaze. The fire communicated from the fence to the stack ; which we find was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £20.

CARLTON C.C. v. UNITED COLTS.

A return match between these Clubs was played in the Domain on Saturday, and won by the Colts, with six runs to spare. It was a general remark on the ground that the Colt 3 appeared to have brought several very old horses on the field. The playing of Lynch for the United was much admired ; and the appearance of Mr. Lankham on the field reminded old cricketers of the games won and lost in by-gone days.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. CITY KATES. An application from Mr T. B.- Hannaford for exemption from city rates was not enter tained, and it was resolved that measures be taken at once to get in back rates. THE FIRE BRIGADE. A lohg discussion took place on the sub ject of the Fire Brigade attending fires out side the city bouncary. It was started by a letter read from Mr A. G. Miller. It was settled that the Insurance Offices be commu nicated with on the subject. CITY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr Inspector Goldie's report on the sani tary condition of the city was received. (This report has already been published, and is eminently unsatisfactory. CITY SURVEYOR'S REPOKT. This principally referred to the state of the maia cily sewer, which was described as satisfactory. It was recommended to empty the silt basins without delay, and to expend a small sum on trapping some of the private drains running into the sewer. The report was adopted. ACCOTJNT3. The usual fortnightly accounts wera passed for payment. On the question of rates being mentioned Councillor DaWy moved that instructions be given to the Town Clerk to obtain the rates due from the lessees of the Choral Hall. TENDERS. Eight tenders were received for removing three 3 cottages at the corner of Ponsonby Road on the site of the new waterworks re servoir -.—James Whitlock, £115 ; H. Wat son, £210 ; F. W. Dawson, £150 ; Thos. Constable, £295 ; Park and Hill, £164; Jas. Graham,g£l29 ; Wm. Blewden, £180; W. Combes, £343. On the motion of Councillor Hurst Mr Whitlock's tender was accepted.

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WANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. W'~ ANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BEOS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Stipphed.—(tAK.KJlj.Ll BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakefleld-street. "ANTED KNOWN, that the Panthe-n is REMOVED to 10S, Queen street, next JKdson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel -Ford. Potter, arid Co. UTUMN AND" WINTER" Ford, Potter, and Co. are equal to the occasion. Our Trousers to measure at 15s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above th« Saving's Bank. TI T ANTED KNOWN, that The H Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen stieat, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potter, and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is REMOVED to 193, Queen street, next .Kdson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potter, and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dyinjf and Cleaning Establish ment his been RKMOVED from Shortland-street to Welie>lsy-street East, opposite tbe Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the fflce, Wellesley-street JKast, opposite Golden down Brewery. WANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and liags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c., at BATTYE 4 CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Qneen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager CH 0E A L HALL. Monday evening, April 19, a Grand Concert in aid of the Engineer and City Band fund, under the patronage of Major Gordon, Captain W. Anderson, officers and men of the Auckland Volunteer En gineers. Tickets, 2s Gd each. YSTIC LO"YAL ORANGE L O D G E, No. 4. An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Booms To-morrow night (Tuesday), Gth instant, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. E. W. MORRISON, W.M. RAND ORANGE LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. The Regular Quarterly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in V.M.C. rooms on Monday evening, the 13th instant, at 7.30, when all members are re quested to attend. By order of the G.M. LOST, a Gold Earring (cord and' tassel pattern), on Sunday, March 28, between Queen-street and North Shore. —Reward on bringing it to the Exchange Hotel. Jinf? T?OR SALE, an eight roomed House and Freehold Allotment in Hobson street. A seven-roomed House and Freehold Allotment in Newton Road.—Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2 Insurance Buildings. T^ O T I C E. SALE POSTPONED. Business carried on at usual.—W. BSAL, Tinsmith, Wellealey-street East. ISS HILL'S SEMINARY, HOBSON STREET. The Second Quarter will commence on MONDAY, April 12. RCH HILL DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD. All Rates not paid to the Collector, J. E. Gilberd, Great North Road, within fourteen days from this date, will be sued for without further notice. James McGregor, Chairman. Auckland, sth April, 1875. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books of this Company will close on Thursday, the Bth instant, and will remain closed until Monday, the 12th instant, when a Dividend of Five Shillings per Share will be payable. By order, W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, sth April, 1875. rrTo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Tuesday, 13th inst., for the erection of a Block of Brick Buildings in Fort street for Mr J. Craig. Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. nri o builders. Tenders will be received up to noon of Monday, the 12th instant, for the erection of a Brick Villa Residence in Albert Barracks. Plans, &c, at my , office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. LOST, on Monday last, a Pair of Light Trousers, between Shortland-street and Edwardes-street. —Apply Stak office. "VT O T I (3 E. An Important Letter lies at the office of the un dersigned for Mr Alexander Tullis, Bootmaker, formerly of Barrack-street. DALGLIESH & REID, Shortland-street. T O~ L E N OR LOST. A BLACK AND TAN TERRIER BITCH, Answers to the name of "TROT." Whoever is found detaining her after this date will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law. G. SYDNEY SMITH, Chemist, 227, Queen-street. April 6,1875. ON SALE, to arrive ex Agnes ; Excelsior, Vairle, and Lastitia, 100 tons Oamaruffloutr t 500 bags oats 100 sucks oatmeal. G. W. BINNEY. Tji O E SALE. A Rosewood Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. FURNISHED Four-roomed Cot tage to Let, 5 minutes walk from the Union- Bank.—Apply'to Mr Connell. Solicitor, Queen-street. T^ O T I C E. The Administratrix of the late Dr. J. R, Nichol son's Estate requests the settlement of all accounts not yet paid. Owing to changes of residence, and other causes, many accounts have not been delivered. Parties owing such will oblige by communicating with Mrs Nicholson, Karangahape Road, to whom, or to Dr. Young, payment may be made. Accounts not paid by the 21st instant, will be handed to a solicitor for collection. GP E L HA MS • LADDER & BARROW FACTORY, 49, Victoria-street. All descriptions Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lent on hire. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A Grand Lime Light Pictorial and Musical Enter tainment will be given in the Hall on TUESDAY, the 6th instant, consisting of nearly 100 beautiful views of the Old Abbeys, Old Castles and Cathedrals of England, both exterior and interior, including some of the principal scenes in the life of Mary Queen of Scots, with appropriate vocal and instrumental music. ■ Admission, Is each; to commence at 8 o'clock. The proceeds to be applied in the purchase of New Books for the Library, which, are very much re quired. Mr Dennes, tbe exhibitor, very kiuOJy give* bis •ervio«»frwi ■■" ■'■~,;.<. '■■■'■■■ ■>'■•



pRiLsCE of Wales theatre. VALEDICTORY PERFOEMANCKS Of those eminent artistes, MR AND MhS GEORGE DARRELL, To-night (Monday), the G;eat Protean - Drama, THE TRUMP CARD' An Unqualinel Success in Sydney and America. New Scenery! New Sensation ! New Effect! 1-fIK TRUMP CARD! Monday—First production of the great Protean drama, The. Trump Card. New Songs, New Scenery, New Sensations, New Effects. This Drama has achieved a remarkable success. PRICES :—Ciucle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. jurtrsiCAL notijce. AH persons indebted to H. Cucksey are requested to settle their accounts on or before April 12, 1875, or else legal proceedings will be taken against them,, as H.C. is about leaving for England. H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 210, Queen-street, Auckland. April 5, 1375, A UCKLAND COLLEGE. 1 he Second Quarter will commence on MOKDAY, the 12th April. W. TAYLOB, Principal. W S A L~ E, Now Landing — Nelson Hops, 1575 English Malt in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL T. ELLISON BOOT MAKER, HAS REMOVED OPPOSITE THE NEW MARKET, Queen-street. T ODGE ARA, 348, I. C. Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, Auckland, Airil 5,1875. The Regular Monthly Communications of the above Lodge will be held at the Lodge-room on Mon day evening, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. MOSS M. LEVY, Secretary. O iJNGEK'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT 7 NOTICE. I hare now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GBOROB HESLOP, Aqtot, The Fitting Shop, Vnlcan Lane. HIGH SCHOOL, Symonds-street, conducted by Mrs Shayle George.—The second Quarter of the year will commence on Monday, April 5. ' MRS HARDENS Pupils will re assemble on Monday, April 5. The junior Dancing Class will be held on Friday from 2 till 4. The adult Class on Friday Evening at half-past 7. rpO BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. To be Let, with immediate possession, that well known well-established business corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets, known as Vincent Honse. Rent low, and no premium.—Appy to W. J. Messenger, Queen i street. _^ — FOR SALE—A good Six-roomed House and large Allotment, Edwardes-street; also, two allotments adjoining, each 83 x 100, in Turner-street.—Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. OR SALE, OR TO LET ON LKASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street, Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. The House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour, for terms, &c, apply to GEO. W. BINNEY. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. A choice Block of fine Land at Hokitnga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water; price, £200. Half the money can remain on mortgage for three years. Two large Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga Road, 50 feet by 300. A bargain. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &C., Ac, at Lowest Prices. For Sale, a Pony Basket Carriage, Pony, and Harness. The Pony young, and the Carriage and Harness nearly new. Also, several good Hack and Harness Hone*. ' R. O. GREENWOOD, General Commission Agent, Market Honse. () E S A L E^ The residence of Mr Charles F. Partington. Frontage to Symonds-street, 58 feet by 120 feet deep; also 120 feet to Symonds-street by 80 feet; also, allotments at the rear of Windmill. A BARGAIN. —For immediate sale, f\ a thoroughly well-built six-roomed Stone House in the Newton Road, together with two or four allotments at the option of the purchaser. An excellent well of water, and double frontage.—Apply to Mr Spicer, on the premises. pITY EAST ELECTION. MR. REES' CANDIDATURE. Ma. W. L. REES will address the Electors of City East on Monday Evening next, at the Mechanics' Xa»fltuti, tt hitUipMt 7 o'clock, ; £



ESTATE OF J. W. SHAW, SHORT- I| I LAND. I m The undersigned requests that all accounts against ! [H the estate of J. W. Shaw, Grocer, Shortland, be sent I tgj to his office not later than Thursday, Bth inst. 11 W GEO. W. OWEN. | II " WEDNESDAY, MAY~S, \ ||j At 12 o'clock sharp, ;! jfjjjj AT THK jl 111 CORN EXCHANGE, ||| AUCKLAND. 11|] SAW-MILL OWNERS, CAPITALISTS, | i SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. I 1 G. W. BINNEY ;| ; 1 HAS received instructions from Mr j|j 1 J W. Waller, -who 's leaving for England, to LI I gell b/ public auction, at the Corn exchange, Auck- | land, on Wednesday, May 5, at 12 o'clock sharp, | Th« Whatipu Saw-mills, Manukau Harbour, 1 only two years at work, steam and water 1 j: I power ; two breaking down saws, one [1 j | circular, and everything requisite for carry- jij i j ing on a Urge trade. Cuts 200.C00 feet pi timber monthly. Splendid freehoU kauri $ forest, containing sufficient timber to keep Ji | mill at work for 20 years. Five months* || timber in booms, and contractors keeping up || Bupply. | Also, l I Ireahold Timber and Coal Yard, 230 feet from- I tage to the Government Wharf, Onehunga, ij il on which is erected Jobbing Saw Mill, jl ■■ 12-horse power portable engine, planing Hi ■■ jnachine. bench, Ac. ;, also, timber racks. ji II •About 100.000 feet Kauri limber, Horses, il] ■■ Drays, &c. SI 11 Dwc ling house, 46 x 45, containing seven rooms, ij! ■■ nearly new, near Railway Station, One- |II huDga : household furniture, &c J4{ ■■ FieeHold Land, S;0 Jeet frontage.'in Lower Queen ni; II street, Ocehunya, near Wharf; 60 allot- ;!jj I meiits in Hardington's ivddock, Onehunga ; HI ■■ 60 acies land Whanganuio, Waikato; 80 1(111 acres land Huna, adjoining Mr Hay a |l property. 1 Terms, particulars, and catalogues can be obtained jl at the office of the Auctioneer, Auckland ; or ,1 Messrs H. Hough ton and Co, Dunedin ; Plimmer, Beeves and Co, Wellington ; Waller and Co., j Timber Merchants, Christchurch. j I TOMORROW. L. W. EAT O N j WILL sell by auction, at his mart, j j To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, j|| 16 bags New Zealand Maize ft 10 kits ditto ditto !>'| 24 boxes Nelson Apples j|lj 10 boxes Apples EB. . |il WEDNESDAY, APPIL 7. | BUILDINGS. IN~QUEEN-STREET | FOR REMOVAL. HPHE subscribers have received in- I X struetions to sell, at the Mart, fort-street, on il Wednesday next, 7th inst, at 12 o'clock, | THOSE THEEE LA.RGE AND COMMODIOUS jl BUILDINGS in Queen-street, as now oo- !| cupied by Messrs Heslop, Williamson, 1 Ellison, Coombes, and Waters. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, (t Auctioneers. . 11 —— TO-MORROW, NOON. || TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. I PRODUCE — Potatoes, Oniot t | Cheese, Bacon, Hams, Sharps, Flour || 40 cases Wbangarei Apples and Pears 11 GROCERIES—F. W. Candles, Jams, Tea, *& . | HOTJSEHOIiD FURNITORE & EFFECTS II Office Fittings, Kitchen Range, Btovo [I Mangle, Sewing Machine, Lanterns, Sundries. II R. A X T H U B, \J| Auctioneer. V THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1 At 11 o'clock sharp. I BY AUCTION. I FIRST-CLASS ENGLISH-MADE \ 1 FURNITURE, I ON THB II PREMISES OF MR. H. ISAACS, jl Waterloo Quadrant, jl OPPOSITE THE I GOVERNMENT HOUSE || (Who is leaving FOB Europe). ' ji E. & H. ISAACS (I WILL sell by auction,' as above, the |] following best London-made Furniture:— |l ■ Handsome Pianoforte, by Broadwood - ill 1 Drawing-room Suite, with Six Extra Chairs, t■ covered with Green Velvet „» „!-«,» II 1 Drawing-room Suite, ordinary quantity of pieces ■ Loo, Card, and very large Dining Tables | A very handsome Rosewood Book-case with secret ~ I drawers, Writing Table, &0., &c ]i ■ 2 Extra Large Gilt Mirrors j ■ Handsoml Wardrobe, with Plate-glass Door ; | A Full Dinner Service of Stone China, in th« | ■ Whi?etnd Gold 6Tea and Breakfast Service, full | I number of pieces . I Cut Decanters, Wines and Tumblera ~.,.,. Music Stool, Whatnot, China Vases ~..„... ~ Large and First-class Marble Clock j| Marble Top and Glass Back Cheffoniere Fenders and Fireirons Gilt-mounted Dessert Service I Engravings, &c. . • ■ . . ■ ~ , ..?. ~-,■ ij Extra Long Lace Curtains, splendid style " " I A nice selection of Books, comprising •writings I of Charles Dickens, Sir Walter Scott, Bacon, I Thackeray, History of America, Peru, ana |i Mexico, &c, &c, &c. II The Auctioneers wish to call the attention of || Furniture Buyers to this sale, as the whole of the I above Furniture was made by the best London. i makers expressly to the order of Mr H. Isaacs. I Furniture may be Been on and after Monday next, |J Terms at sale. jjj MONDAY, APRIL 19. BY ORDER OP THE REGISTRAR OP J THE SUPREME COURT. HPHE Subscriber has received in- I _L struetions to sell, at the Corner Mart, Queen and Wyndham-streets, on Monday, the 19th day ol | April, 1875, , . I The following Properties :— Allotment No. 387, Parish of Ngaroto, County of Waikato, containing 15 acres, more or less j Allotments Nos. 24 and 25. Village of Mangere, Parish of Waiwera, each containing 2 acres Allotment 22 of the said village, containing about | Allotment 221, in the Town of Newcastle, contain- j ing 1 rood 8 perches, more or less i And, The Taipouri and Matukuerea Islands, near Ban giri, in the River Waikato, containing 250 aores, more l| or less. , m GEORGE SIBBIN, jffl Auctione er . I TUESDAY, APRIL 6. 11 E. k H. ISAACS I HAVE received instructions from || New Zealand Shipping Company, to sell at || their stores, Fort-Btreet, on Tuesday, 6th April, at 11 If o'clock, the following Surplus Stores ex Baron Aber- II dare™ ■• - - ■ "IB , Beef, Pork, Butter, Flour, Currants, Raisins, > I Preserved Potatoes, Sugar, Tea, Limejuice, (I Ling Fish, Preserved Meats Biscuit in bag, |j and Tanks. I Also, Surplus Saloon Stores—Fort, Sherry, Claret, 19 Champagne, Hollands, Whisky, j'| Sodawater, Girigerade, &c, &c, &c. ||| ,';' Terms cash. ,/.i ».F] j|j FRIDAY, APRIL 9. | j E. AND' ~H™I SAAO 5S I HAVE received instructions to sub- j] mit for public competition, at their rooms, V Fort-street, on Friday next, 9th April, at 11 o'clock, £800 worth Melbourne made Clothing . I I j£3oo worth Winter Dress Material «, | XIOO worth Waterproof Clothing 3 ' ' 4BIUO worth Assorted Felt Hats. | ■■ i thUM is futart s4TsrU»fßjfat« - ' : J