The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No, 1,580.]

Auckland, N.Z., PiiIDAY, MARCH 5, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



b SliiMHag. I «_"k^ nvERLANr> MaTl I }r. ROVTE TO EUROPE VIA I i .SAN FRANCISCO I NEW YORK. fel/y ' 1 The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under 1 Contract with the Governments of New South ft Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her I; Majesty's Mails.] / The Splendid Steamship ' I Mikado, 3,500 tons, F. Mooke. Commander, is appointpd to 'cave for Honolulu and San francisco on Fricav ManJi 19, at noon. ' J \ For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JEftVIS, Igent. j iTk^ A USTRALASIAN «|»B*fTC§v ___-. ST BAM NAVIGATION FIBST-CLASS •j^^S^» STEAMERS. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Steamship Cyphrenes, 2,600 tons. T. Wood. < ommander,, now due, will sail as above six hours after arrivai. J?oi freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H At. JERVI., Agent \ n *k__x M AIL LINE ACROSS the pacific. TEE 5 AUSTRAL ASI AN STEAM NAVI GATION COS TIME TABLE, ! BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEA. LAND, AND CALIFORNIA. The vessc Is of the C mpany leave Sydney, caUing | at Auckland, New Zealar-d, and Honolulu, In the Sandwich Islands, every ciß days, and San Franctso, asunder:— Lk.vrs Auckland Lkavks San Francisco. City of Melbourne, Jan 22 Mikado .. .. Jan' 2 Macgregor .. Feb 19 Gyphrenes .. Jan 30 Mikado .. .. Maris City of Melbourne.Mrchl Cy^renes .. Apl 16 Macgregor .. M.ch29 City of Melbourne, May 14 Mikado.. .. Aprl 26 M.csregor .. June 11 Cyj.h enes .. May 24 Mikado .. .. July 9 City _f Melbourne,June2l N-B.—These sailings may be later if English mail has not arrived A tiain leaves San Francisco for New York daily, j withl>rancri lines tlrrough the States ; and poweifui steamers lea^e the lattei city daily for Jtngla.d, thus affordrng a speedy ana enjoyable trip to Furope. Intendine passengers from Europe and America j are i_fori_ed that the Company's local fleet trade from | Sydney to all i.oris of the Australian Colonies, by which nitans prompt connection is made witn the above hue. FREDK. 3. TROUTON, «...,. Manager. H. M. JERVIS, Agent; "TnT^ fy EW ZEALAND •WHfTSv .AH STEAM SHIPPING COM yfrflftl^g* PANY (LIMITED.) Foe New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at nelson, for westport, Greyhiouth, and Hokitika. The SB. P H GS B E Is appointed to leave Onehunga Wharf, on MONDAY next, Bth instant, at 10 a..i , subject, however, to detention should the San Francisco mail not have arrived in Auckland before the above hour. MARCH TIME-TABLE:— 12th-S.s. LADYBIRD a ISth-S.S. T*RANAKI - f „«, «w_ 22nd—S s WELLINGTON fas aDOVe 28th -S.s. PIKEBE J For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHKELER, Anckland. Or, A. BaRNES, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. <-i_s_. TT'OR NEW PLYMOUTH > |jgO^ i; AND WAITARA. Mercury Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above on FRIDAY, 6th instant. For freight or passage apply to James w. waller, Agent. VfibtSK T7OR FREIGHT OR ,&33g_l§^_ J7 c h artf.s. -^^c Barque Union, 361 tons iegister, Captain Sh k_ock, is open for Fieight or Charter to any Colo_ial port. STOjNE BROS., Agents. "jGb^jT ||OR LO.NDON DIRECT. Jt^'w7>j^^ To Follow thk Crrr op The fine Iron Clipper Glenlora, 764 tons, having 00 tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Bas splendid accommodation for passengers. For lreight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, a gents. FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, the cutt-i- Martha, 8 tons register — Apply to W. Keir ; or Alexander, Waterman's steps. rTIAURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, ' ■ ' March 17,. 1875. £100 IN PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. PROGRAMME, First Race, __ noon—Trading Vessels of 10 tons reg^ter and upwards. First piiee, £25 ; second prize, £6. Second Race, 12 30 p.m.—Four-oared Boats. First prize, £10 ; second priue, £2 TMrd Race. 1 80 p.m. -Bulling Bouts (24 feet keel and upwards). First prize, £12; second prize, And seven other events. R. J.£WOOD, Hon Sec. pOTTIB'S 7 TOMATO SAUCE. G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his N_-w Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. "It bears upon it the' character of the purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in his customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as . per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. G. COTTIS, _ Parnell. ■ QN SALE, EX ' MARY ADAIR,' Expected to arrive about the end of the present ' montbj a Cargo consisting of about 200 TONS SUGAR (assorted expressly for thig market) GEO. W. BINNEY. N ° . T-U ° TheOfficeof tjae Auckland Permanent Building and Investment Society is; removed to No. 97, Queen street, third dAor above Wyndhaiu-street v ' V JOHNBATGER, '~ | ' . Secretary. jjV 'L_"" ■' '?■ S? OCX%» 'espectfnUytofcrtrmg his numerous -HdT^ d 3' ■**&*_*_>'- .._ the g«ne.al puolic, that he %°?T hiT B(?ot Manufactoiy to those premises Me«BM Holland and Butler's. V.-?.rla-.treet, {formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone Whrse stocl.Mi|CEOCKBa has purchased He wili -; ■> u_u_l, carry «ta his business,' to a<»y who may - not have tajowd hta, with a turn, he onb oli.it. a afngfe trial, when he is _ure It will h«



J Business Oards. £00 E~S BOU N D PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, ___j[Next door above Evening Star.) A BE R~DEI_~N BOOT FACTORY, Durham-street. iw-1"*? Ck of, Mea'"' Women's and Children's tur e r<,&nf h, ,eS Ilwa?f,1 lwa?f, in stock- Sole Manufac fnr t_„ _ 1-* t'tatr'. less Watertight, specially adapted for the . hmemuri and Thames trade BLACK & CO. IpIANOEOETi. TURING-. MR H. 0. BROWN, [ Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, , From Messrs isroadwood and Sons, and Messr i Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. Tames _rtr"T c h el, V CARTER, CONTRACTOR, <_c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fehips on the SHORT »ST NO'ICE. BALLAST SUPP_L_D. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REA80?) ABLE RATES. PHEE tv J_ & Gh.AH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SDRYEYOR^&c. No 6, Vailk's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pORTLAN D CEMENT: 300 casks Portland Cement 6000 Fiie Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay aud Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTOR I A-STRKET EAST. Tvl 1 S * N OitM AN, isa. teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOaP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Illf'HM NO, Ci>X'B CrKKK. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. | "O A M fcf O W, 9? * Hens* and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector. Stichbnry . Bui-ding*, Qaeea street. (A & O h Q- J_ AJLJS XS. \% FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDK WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. r A CARD] 8 A M tJ B h WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, d>c Loans arranged. Office: 129, Quean .treat ft_.ro. doori below the Union Bfjnk.l 1 0 X A I G, tf « FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co»l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tiee Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland.



fj I_ T BAKEEY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-STREKT. 10-INO AND GEOUNII SuOAIt AIWAYS OS H_Jl_> W. R. WADDELL. WPHILLIPPS & SON, » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of P&perhangings, Scrim, Paint., Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, asc. 1 Glass cut to ac ,and carefully pecked. 12, Wyndham itreet. W B. SKINUBR V 0 0 BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, ANO FORT-STBKKT. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches ot the building trade executed. "OONEBI . BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR G* PH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. THE Misses Teutenberg beg most respectfully to Inform parents and tbe public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure Embr idery, Wool, and all kinds of Fancy Work. Orders executed for Ba!r Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, 4c.-Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, ea-t side. CHARLES BLOMEIELD, HOCSB AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prep art d to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gildiig, Graining, Ma>bling, Colouring, ."abating, and Paperhanging, & c., &c. PONSONBY EOAD, NEWTON. Oders may be left at »he offices of F. G. Ewington, J. Carson, or Samuel Weds, Queen street. - ' I ____________________ _— 1 ~ '" I -""■'■"—^^mmmmxmm, WR. HAY WASD't CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTERY, * FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM S.EEET, j (Next to Que' .-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey I streets. <■■»—i**"1* " "'" mm """ "'—-————— 7~ & J. BOPP ET, 03 0 MILLERS, Fkeemah's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, WER Q EN STRICBT, Wham1 Atro nd. IT|BFTIS 81. MR. T. TR A FORD, BURGEON DENTIST, Wakkfibld st r a at. Artificial TeeSh, from One to a Full Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. CLARKE BROTHERS* (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Ofp -ite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits rom CD. V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portra taken instantaneously. t.i■-" ' ' . Money. M" ONGY"^O~LENI) on first-class freehold security. s.t low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, rihortland-street. MtlscX iv LiiND, in large and small sums, low rates of Interest.—Apply ELfOT-» MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MO&tA To JLuN.D in large or small sums, atyvery low rawof Intent! — Apply to MrLaishley, Solicitor, High-street



Bkslss©ss Cards. J) EVI TT, GU.N-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, «c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. p EAULBEE, Boie Contractor to _LS_L the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Qneon-atreet |f« 1 S H .ii U 5 O O „__ Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, come? of Durham street, Auck and. Poultry of ail kinds dressed to order. Prime / Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beof ) on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Gam.. i Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts ol the Colony i upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. L E R E D ALEY, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, ETC., HAS RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS ra TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ALFRED ALEI, (From Messrs. RintKY ani> Son, J.O-. t»o PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. KTO. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS Pianoforte Tuner a sw &. HR.H the Duke B_ APPOINTMENT »p£l|s_s_B OF EDINBURGH. . MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON Hs^ein Stock—lnstruments by Broad-wood, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappell JSorcJ, tbe , eke. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the wold, side by side. The prices of the^e instruments aie plainly marked at the lowest remunerative rates. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by the most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr H O BROWN, who has just returned from England, where he has gained his experience in the Facories of Messrs Broad wood and Sons, and Messrs Allison and Sons. The newest musical publication in stock.



A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL A GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, AND GENERAL STONE CUTTERS. Every kind of Stone and General Builder's work executed to order on the shortest notice, of the best materials and workmanship, and at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. N.B.—Designs and Estimates forwarded to the adjoining provinces on application. Agents for the Sale of the Thames Stone. CHEAP SADDLERY AND HARNESS. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles.Brifiles, Whips, Spurs, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls, Girths, Fancy Bits. Fingle and rouble Greyhound Starters, Ac., all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expeiienced workmen on the shortest notice Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheap-st house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, 3ADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, S IMPORTER. 154. QTTEEN-STREKT O CAPITALISTS OF ABOUT £1000.—To be disposed of, a Manufacturing Business in the centre of the City of Auckland, established over 12 ye»(S. doing »bout £3'>Uo per ar.num, with a large profit.- Address A.Z , Even ing .tab office. rpO SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS. SPARS, round and squaie, on hand at Reasonable Rates. F. ARCH _RD, Mechanics' Bay, and Breakwater Road, near Railway Station. AUCKLAND and ONEaUISGrA COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehunga : Leave Auckland : 8 a.m. 10 a m. 9 a.m. 12 oon 12.30 p m. p.m. 2 p.m. p.m. Saturday Nights: . 0 11.30 TO. THE INHABITANTS OE AUCKLAND AND ELSEWHERE. Having purchased Mb Montague's Entire Stock and interest in the SEWING MACHINE TRA.I E. I am now prepared (with a Stock of over 260 Machines, and 200 to arrive from the best makers), to Supply every possible demand. Every accommo dation as to terms given to purchasers. W. C. DENNES, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having this day sold my v.ry Large and Entire Stock of BKWING MACHINES to Mr W. C. DEN<_r_B, and relinquished that department of my business to him, I must cordially recommend him to my friends and customers, feeling convinced that from h's practical knowledge and long experience in this branch of business, that intending purchasers will find it to their advantage to inspect his very extensive and varied stock. (Signed) M, MONTAGUE. Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, February 6,1876. mOBE S O D AT COST PRICE! SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF 16-carat Gold Collar Studs . 15 „ Gold Links 15 „ Gold Solitaires 15 „ Gold Balf-sultes 1 „ Gold Suites, in Morocco cases. WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrists and fronts, 3s 9d to 10s INDIAN AUSE SHIRTS, & SILK DUST COATS, 12s 6d, 18s 6d, 21s REAL PANAMA HATS.'at COST. J. M. McLACHLAN, I 2 18, QUEEN- STREET One door from Welleatey-strae



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Eire Insurance • ompanies for Safety, and by all con sumers for tbe Brilliancy f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perty against all chance c' a Kerosene accident. Ask for > > L_ OPH KJ. E BRILI lAN T OlL.and Ukt, no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various: Tops and oils OI_OPHE>B BRILLIANT OIL *s invaluable to tho.-e who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much lebS fatiguing to the eyes. i SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GEOOEES & DEALEES. O g GO __ M ° p°3 i o 5z I ° < 6! (_i a B H § 2 " a J _• X §<* ° 1 H w&a § H * %~ * 8 Q H r-r ° X 71 ■ "* * 05 S S d &3 S ft H gf h fc W EH p n. H ° H



Merchandise. nANTEEEUEY CHEESE, TO ARRIVE. FINEST QUALITY BAKER'S FLOUR, In sacks, 100's and 50' S. PEARL BARLEY. TO ARRIVE, EX ADA— A SHIPMENT OF FINE TEAS. NELSON HOPS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT, ON SALE BY r T. H. HALL & CO. AEDERS FOR FINE AUSTRALIAN WINES Received and executed by T. H. HALL & CO. AGENTS. ON S A LE—N OW LANDING— 40 kegs Primß Sydney Butter. GEO. W. BINNEY ON S A. L E; E7 TOE UNDERSIGNED — Anderson and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 100 ft. a_.2Kolb. bag. J. K. Anderson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), IOCK,. and 501b. bags Hay am. Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and _OU>, nags. GEO. W. BINNEY p APESHANGINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ix Oxford, their first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, <"ofnrjris!n<s— Fapcrhangings for Drawing-rooms Paperhttiigiugs for Dining-rooms taperhanglngs for Stlting-rooms Papei hangings for Bed-rooms Paperlningings for HaUs Panel Decora lions, very handsome. Call aud Ses Them 1 HOLLAND~&~BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldings for Picture Frames Stained Mouldings for - icture Frames Gilt Mouldings forßo m Decorations The quality of which has n*ver been equalled In Call a. _> S_e_ 'I hem ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tu.-ps, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plum an i ornamental. In fact everything rcqmr din the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTTER'S, OIL, COLOIt, AND GLASS MERCHANTB, PICTURE FRAMB MAKERS, _0., 28. JOT 30. VIOTORIA-HTHKKT, PHOTOGRAPHS COLORED, PHO i OGRA P H>» P LAIN. PHOIOGK.APHS IR.SH SCENERY, PHOTOGRAPHS KNGLISH SCVNERY, PHOTOGRAPHS CaTHBHRaL. AND /.BttPYS PHOTOGRAPHS TUHNER'S ENGLISH PIO THiiE., AND OTH"R OP TH_. BEST __NG_lSfI MAbTEKS. The above Bplendid Assortment of Photoeraphs are offered at I OWKR RATBa than any hitherto imported, and must be sold to close consignments. I am i ho selling Lett's Diaries, 1575, at VJ.RY LOW PRICES. EDWARD WAYTE, 100, Q (TEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. p^EW BOOKS-! NEW BOOKS JD^T OPENED, Leisure Hour, 1874 '1 he Cottager, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 The Quiver, 1874 &c, c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, ÜBKN-STKEBT. Education. DAY SCHOOL.PROTESTANT HALL, NEWTON. MRS MARTIN. English, Classics, French. Evening CLASS-Four nights weekly, at 7.30, REV. J. MARTIN. February 9, 1875. A IiCKL^ND TRAINING 0_ SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION. JOSIAH MARTIN, HkAD MASTER, Chokal Hall, Symonis-stbeet. CODRSE3 of TRAINING LESSON 3 v.ill be com menced on MONDAY, February 1, and continued -during the preseot quarter, as under :— • Daily at 10 o'clock-Theory of Arithmetic Dally at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing Mondays at 12- Bistory: ',' Progress and Influence of Arts and Manufactures." Tuesdays at 12—Physical Geography : "The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of the Colony: •'• Gold and Goldmining." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : " Pood and Diges tion." Fridays at 12—Mechanics: "The Laws of Motion. Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladles i nd Visitors Pupils can enter for the TRAINING COURSE ONLY. Terms on application. AN EVENING CLASS (FOR PRACTICAL BOSINE.. -RAINING) Will be commanced on Tuesday Evening, February 9, from 7 to 8 o'clock, to include Entries, Invoices, Accounts, Correspondence Book-keeping, &c. 'l his class will be conducted, upon the model of a Merchant a office with the tr__sactions in the cus tomaiy trade of ih« colony. 1 erms—one Guinea per Course of Twenty-four Lessons. EVENING CLASBES in Architectural Drawing and Surveying Mining and Engineering Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and Physical Science Will be commenced if sufficient names are entered



Electoral. ■THE STJPERIN TENDENCY. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE PRO VINCE OF AUCKLAND. GENTLEMEN,— Upon mature consideration, and after having con ferred with my friends and supporters at those points within reach, I hare felt it my duty to put away all thoughts of retiring from this Candidature in favour of Sir George Grey—and for the following reasons:— 1. That G-entleman, in effect, states that his object in entering the arena of politics is to bolster up, and if possible, perpetuate provincialism, which form of Government I am of opinion should be entirely abolished throughout the Colony. I 2. Sir George shewed an utter disregard for the : welfare of this Province when be offered, with a view to strengthening Mr Weld's hands in forming a Ministry, that the seat of Government should be re moved from Auckland, and when he asserted that he would yet see this Province at such a low ebb that | grass would grow in tlie streets of the city. 3: He has been looking on quietly for the last seven years, while Auckland has been suffering from neglect, the Province treated with injustice, and almost starved out of political existence, aud during that t.imp. h.e has not manifested the slightest interest in her welfare nor used either his influence, his pen or Lis tongiie on her behalf. 4. It is fell, that even Were he elected Superinten dent he would concern himself chiefly, if not entirely, with large theoretical questions of constitutional Government, leaving the present Executive to ad minister the affairs of this Province as they are at present doing, and with such wretched results. It is now ascertained that for the above reasons, amongst many other., the Candidature of Sir George Grey for the Superintendency will not be acceptable to the electors of the Province generally, and that, therefore, a certain political party on the oceanion of tlieir recent visit to sir George, at Kawau, misrepre sented to him the wishes of the electorate as well as my intentions in the matter of this contest. An important question—the reform of the Consti tution —is now occupying public attention, and will have to be dealt with shortly by the House of Repre sentatives, where I hope to have a seat. I am of opinion, as already stated, that the time has come v-lien I'-rovincialism should be entirely abolished, and also that the lands of the colony should be dealt with by the House of Representatives only, all land re venue becoming colonial revenue, not only for the better security of the public creditor, but also in order to facilitate the more equitable distribution of any surplus funds, after providing for loans, that may be available for such purposes as education and the building of school-houses, for public _Works, grants in aid to road boards, &c. In abolishing Provincialism, much of the represen tative element in the government of the country will of course be swept away; and to compensate lor that, it will, I think, be necessary to alter the Constitution of the Upper House, by making a large proportion— say two-thirds, if not all—the members of that branch of the Legislature elective, instead of nominee, as at present. I think, also, that it would have a salutary effect if the term for which members are elected to the House of Representatives, were reduced to three years, and if members of either House, who accepted office, were compelled to come back to their con stituents for re-election, as in England, in Victoria, and elsewhere. » As to what should be substituted for Provincialism, 1 think liHle will be required beyond a re-arrangement of certain departments of the General Government, and an increase of powers and grants of money to road boards. Such amendments of the Constitution Act as I have briefly sketched above, wouid place in the hands of the people far more real power than they now possess. Would promote public spirit, of which we stand much in need, _nd would impart to public opinion throughout tho country such force and effect that no government would dare to disregard it. With regard to matters more immediately relating to the duties of Superintendent, you will remember that during the last session of the Council I joined in successfully opposing the Education Act introduced by Messrs Sheehan, liMgnan, and Reed, which Act pro posed to abolish the Central Board of Education and vest the powers in the hands of a commissioner to be appointed by' the Provincial Government. I also opposed the present house-tax and manhood-tax for education, and defeated the Government of Mr Shee han on the question of the transfer of the control of the police from the General to the Provincial authority. I think the Thames foreshore should be given as an endowment to the local governing body there. If elected, I shall endeavour to co-operate in a friendly spirit with the .General Government, a_.d so watch over the interests of the province that, as '. regards finance at all events, its dccli ing years shall be less of it struggle for existence than the years just past. I shall :ilso endeavour to see that when the new state of things is being inaugurated this portion of New Zealand shall not be placed at any disadvantage, as compared with ihe South, and that its great natural resources and splendid geographical position shall be so far utilized that the prediction concerning the grass growing in our streets shall be shewn to be the pre diction of a false prophet. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. M. DARGAVILLE. Auckland, Ist March, 1875. rpo THE GENTLEMEN ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST SIGNING THE REQUISITION. Gektlemen,—l think that every man should do all in his power to serve the country in which he lives, and sheuld strive to promote the welfare and happi ness of its people, if they deem it in iiß power to do bo; and that to gain these objects he should be prepared to make every personal sacrifice. If, therefore, you think my services are likely to be advantageous to your interests, and those of New Zealand, I shall be prepared to undertake the duties you desire to impose on me. G. GREY. Kawau, February 24. 1875. "VTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUEANCE AND ANNUITIES. The above Department affords the following ad vantages, which are secured by special Acts of Legislature, over any other office in the colony:— 1. All policy holders participate in the profits of the Department. 2. The Premiums are lower by at least 7s (seven / shillings) per cent, than those of any other . office. 3. The Security is infinitely superior to that of any private office, the consolidated revenue of the colony being available for any deficiency. 4. The whole o. the money paid in Premiums is retained in the colony, whereas in private offices bo much capital is sent to foreign parts. 5. Policies for wife or family are absolutely pro tected from creditors. G. No policy is forfeited by non-payment of Premiums after first year, so long as sur render value will insure the amount. For example, a person aged forty, insured under a Policy on which five annual payments had been made, would not forfeit it on account of non-payment of Premiums until the expiration of five years and eighty-six days from date of default, provided that the other conditions of the Policy had not been violated, and it could be renewed at any time within such term, on paying up arrears with interest; or if it became a claim within that time, the Policy woidd be paid, less arrears with'interest. No Policy need therefore be sacrificed in consequence of the pressure of any temporary loss of employment or other-mone tary embarrassment. - . •; ' '. . The Investment of Funds is by special Act of Parliament in Government Debentures. Agencies at every Money Order Office in the Colony. 4 w. j. Mooney, - Agent for Province of Auckland.'



Drapery. Ty RATTRAY NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, i | Begs to draw special attection to GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING MERCERY, AND TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of infection — . GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our own make and importatipn GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all the newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, Id White, Silk, Crape, &c, &c. GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A choice se ection GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, In all shapes, linen and linen face GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, Of every dezcrip.on. GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &c , &c GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, Latest improvements. BOYS' CLOTHING OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. SILK SHITS, the latest novelty. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is still under the management of Mr WRIGHT, whose abilities are too well known to requiie comment. Every Garment guaranteed hand-sewn and thoroughly shrunk. ..,'-' ■'■*■;■• NO MACHINE WORK ' ' '•' .--:"> 7 ' _____ T COSGRAVE & CO. Queen-street, Auckland, Announce for POSITIVE SALE their Magnificent Large Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising— Black and Colored Silks Mantles, Shawls, Fancy Dresses- French Beges, Balernos, Printed Muslins Batistes, Prints, Brilliants, Satterns Printed Cambrics, Manchester Goods Calicoes, in Horrocks's and Crewdson'smake Wet-wove Brown Hollands Finlaj's Sheetings. Tickings Damask Cloths, Napkins, Tablings Quilts Curtains—in Damask, Muslin, and Lace Ladies Underclothing . >• Umbrellis and Parasols v , ... " Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons Gloves, Hosiery i Haberdashery and Trimmings Millinery and Straw Good*. IN READY-MADE CLOTHING , t t "■'-,' "','"."' '.'.'..'-'•* '-'.'"7 ■■_> GENTLEMEN, YOUTHS, & BOYS, There Is no better made or better assorted stock in the Colonies. ■ hats, shirts, ties, scarfs, handkerchiefs Every portion of the Stock Reduced to COST PRICE ; and tinder quantities of useful Goods, In all the Departments, will be subjected to 1 .^PARALLELED REDUCTIONS. 7 . ■ ' -- ... ! ' ■ . . . ■'.'■ • "• . - V7\ The Stock is well-known to be the Largest and Be? in New Zealand, purchased direct from the Manu • acturers. ....... ;g i• • - i:- - •. '-~. ' , ;. ---*: i'■ '. "~>'k a. y ■...-■ - ■. .. . _..., y ,