unkindly of Mr. Graham. It was the mana ger and not Mr. Graham who dismissed McDonald and whose report was forwarded to you for perusal, and had McDonald been permanently turned out of the Eefuge he would have nobody to thank but "the Cap tain " for he was one of those foolish enough to be guided by a firebrand. Mr. Graham acted only as a friend to McDonald, as he did also on a late occasion to a certain gentle fflan who but for his kindly offices would in all likelihood at the present time be "bark iDg," not at the moon, but at a heap of stone in a certain institution where persons are usually sent who will not epeak the truth even when a Bible is placed in their hand.— I am etc., F. — [This must close the corres pondence. Everyone has had. his say and our space is too valuable for vain repetitions. Ed. E. SO

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRHSPON DbENT.J WEDNESDAY. The Patutahi Blocfe. Mr Kelly gave notice to ask to-morrow if the block of confiscated land at Gisborne, the Patutahi, was sold or offered for sale; it not, when it would be. Tauranga Roads. Mr Kelly gave notice to move to-morrow that there be laid on the table the report of the District Engineer on the cost of con structing the proposed road from Tauranga to Ohinemuri; also, the cost of improving the road.through the bush from Tauranga to Rotorua. The Chief Justice on Abolition. Sir George Grey grave notice to give a return of the date and receipt by the Gov ernment of the Chief Justice's opinion on abolition. Also a copy of the correspondence relative thereto. Public Account Committee. The report of the Committee of Public Accounts was read, and recommends the pas sing of the Indemnity Bill. The University. Mr Kolleston gave notice to enquire what steps were intended respecting endowments to the University as recemmended last ses sion. Coal Imports. In reply to Mr. O'Connor, Mr. Eeynolds agreed to lay on the table a return of the exports and imports of coal. New Electors' Qualifications- Mr Beynolds introduced the Qualification of Electors and Supplementary Electoral Bolls Bills. The former provides in addition to the present franchise that every male person of full age, a national subject or naturalised, who has resided 12 months in one electoral district next before the last regis tration shall have a vote on the coming into force of the electoraljjroll, 1876, thatfminers rights shall cease to be a qualification to vote. The object of the second Act is to provide for registration of claimants under the former and add these names to the exist ing electoral rolls. It does not contemplate the formation of entirely new registration, only supplementary. I have just read the two bills through. They are not yet in the ' hands of the members. Proposed Reduction of Duty on Light Wines. A lengthened and interesting discussion took place on Mr O'Neill's motion for the reduction of duty on Australian wines to one shilling. The debate took a very wide range, embracing incidence of taxation direct and indirect—the poor man versus the rich ; luxuries as opposed to necessaries. An amendment by Mr Shepherd, substituting " light" for "Australian" was accepted by the mover, and the debate went on. When Mr Luckie was speaking, and was illustrating it by a reference to direct and indirect taxation, he was called to order by the Speaker for irrevelancy. Mr Luckie replied angrily and spiritedly, referring to similar, previous interruptions, and contrasting the demeanour of the Speaker towards Mr Fitzherbert, Sir Geo. Grey, and others. He certainly had truth on his side, and maintained his position during a considerable little scene. Mr Gibbs suggested the substitution of flour for wine, as a proper object for relief. |p After a very discursive debate, the ques tion was pressed to division, which was the first of the session. The unusual occurrence seemed to confuse the Speaker and members, and for some time it was contended whether opportunity was not missed for division.. At length the vote was taken, when it was found that the lovers of strong drink was nearly four to one against the mild tipple, and the motion was lost accordingly. Improperly-equipped. Vessels. IN ext came another motion of Mr O'Neill's, calling on the Government to make provisions for the equipment of steamers and regula tion of traffic. A very strong case was made out by several members of gross neglect in the matter of leaky boats and overcrowding. Mr Sheehan spoke of a trip to Napier in a boat so dangerously laden and crowded that the harbour master refused to travel in the steamer. Mr Parker spoke of a trip in which ladies occupied the cabin floor as berths, and he had walked over them to get to his berth. Mr Hunter defended the precautions used for the safety of passengers, and illustrated it from the large number of steamers lost on the coast, and the passengers all saved. Mr G. McLean urged on the other hand that far greater powers should be given ' to stop unseaworthy ships. At pre sent 'a number of captains influenced ' by sympathy for brothers in distress could be got to certify to the seaworthiness of the j most rotten vessel that may beSlet leave the port. Mr Eeynolds gave the assurance that the J subject would receive the most earnest attention of the Government, and steps be ' taken accordingly. ' Teddy Wakefield's Motion. A motion in Mr Wakefield's name return- • ing to the Handbook was moved by another in hiß absence, Teddy having given incipient indications of his customary absence. He has reached the argumentative stage which is next to that of speechlessness. Unless care is taken one member will be wanting to the Government when the division bell rings. ' Railway Traffic. On the motion of Mr Luckie the House ordered a return of rates and traffic of pas- ; sengers, goods, and live stock on all the rail- ' ways in New Zealand. Colonial Liabilities. On the motion of Mr Header Wood a re turn was ordered explaining in detail the £3,349,000 specified in the financial state ment as liabilities to the end of 1874 or pro bably 1875. v (PER PRESS AGEXCY.) ... .; .Alarm of Fire. After the dinner adjournment, the House \ was found to be filled with smoke, and some • confusion ensued. After a careful examin- : ation the place where the fire existed was discovered to be under the Speaker's chair, caused by the heating of the flues. It was at once deluged with water. The Speaker then resumed the chair, and the business proceeded. As a precaution, however, against fire, firemen kept guard on the .premises all night.

THE NIGHT SESSION.

The Bouse resumed at 8.5 p.m. Private Bills. \ m. jonly business consisted of orders of } the day, which were mostly private bills, and the consideration of a number of them was

postponed through not having been printed earlier.

Regulation of Towns. The second reading of Pians of Towns Regulation Bill was moved by Mr. o'lSTeill, and created a considerable debate. The hon. gentleman pointed out at a considerable length the many benefits alike of a pecuniary and sanitary character such measures would confer upon the country, and concluded by saying the time was not far distant when the country would find to its cost the error made in not having passed such a bill sooner. As railways extended North and South, towns would spring into existence along every line, and without some measure to regulate the building and laying out of towns the Govern ment would one day find that it would have to spend as much money in rectifying past errors in laying out towns as will have been spent upon the railways themselves. The hon. member referred to the widening of Princes-street as an illustration of what would be constantly taking place. Several members spoke to tbe Bill, but, while agreeing entirely with its principle and upporting the second reading, they said its was a very imperfect measure, and would require a deal of amendment.

The Minister of Public Works did not wish to oppose the second reading, as he agreed in a great measure with the principle of the Bill, but he could assure the lion, member who introduced the Bill that, in its present form, it was not worth the paper it was printed on, it was so unworkable and im practicable in many of its provisions. He trusted the Bill would not at present be pressed beyond second reading. Mr O'Neill expressed willingness to avail himself of the assistance of hon. members to amend the Bill and put it into a workable shape while incomplete. The Bill was then read a second time. The House adjourned at 10 p.m.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent. This day. Ohinemuri .Agricultural Leases-' On Tuesday at noon the Warden opened the applications at Obinaruuri for agricultural leases, and out of 2000 acres applied for, one 1000 acres were granted to various applicants for fifty-acre blocks. The lands applied for are situated at Rotorua, Mackaytc^ir, and Waitekauri. Tairua. There is nothing fresh from Tairua. The report that the Brothers had struck gold in the low level is incorrect. A policeman has taken up his quarters on the new goldrield, although he is not believed to be wanted. The Whatt and Alburuia Crushings. The Whau retoittd for a payable yield of 95ozs 18 dwts., after an irregular crushing of about 100 tons.

The Alburnia gold, melted, weighed 196 ozs.

The Black Angel tribute crushed 20 tons for 19ozs. 3 dwts.

The Golden Age tribute and Beehive, ten tons yielded ISozs, 18 dwta, The Manakau.

The Mannkau will not clean up till Mon day, and will have a moderate yield from an irregular crushing. About 1 ewt. of picked stuff is on hand.

\ Illness of the Mining Registrar. j Mr John MiKci.zie, Misn.£ l-Ugitti&r, se ricus]y ill, arc! rot cxptcttd to itct\n.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Hawea's Passengers" Tb^ following are passengers per Hawea for the Manukau : Mr and Mrs Morrison and family of (4), Mr and Mrs Wilkie, Mr Campbell. The New Theatre Mr Sibbalcl will rebuild the Princess Theatre immediately, and offers £10 for the best design. He intends to erect a Theatre superior in every respect to any in the Aus tralian colonies.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The J. N. Fleming from London. The ship J. N. Fleming, from London, which arrived last night, had a splendid fine-weather passage of S7 days. She brings 317 passengers. There were only three deaths from bronchitis and nine births. The ship is in creditable order. The passengers seem a good lot. Arrived : Phcebe, from the North.

LYTTELTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Wednesday, TJbe Burning of the Mitre Hotel.

On Tuesday a fire broke out at the Mitre Hotel at 8.30 pm. It arose from the ser vants' rooms, and it is supposed to have ori ginated through a candle being left alight and catching the curtains, thus communica ting with the roof. The Fire Brigade and police worked nobly. At one time it was thought the fire must proceed up Canter bury-street, but,, owing to the great exertions used at the blank space between the Mitre and Baddet's stables, its progress was checked in that direction. Meanwhile, a number of people had been employed in pnlling down Mr Robinson's sailmaker's shop, which was on fire. McDonald's houses next door, had a very narrow escape, and was on fire several times, but owing to the strenuous exertions of the brigade and other assistants, was sav.ed. Had the wind been in any other quarter, or a little stronger, no doubt the fire must have spread. The stock and fnrniture are insured jointly by Messrs Saunders, Ward and Co,, for £650 in the National office, but it could not be ascer tained if the building, which is the property of Mr J. J. Peacock, was fully insured. There was an immense glare that illuminated all Lyttelton, and had it not been for the constables and the fire police, a great deal of valuable property would have been stolen, and, as it was, there was much damage from breakage, &c. The Mitre, and Mr. Robia son's shop, are utterly destroyed, but no other damage done. The Mitre was built in 1852, and escaped the great fire of October, 1870. £ early every inhabitant of Lyttelton was present. The Christchurch fire-engine was sent for at 8.45, but the order was countermanded. All damage was over at 10 p.m. The estimated damage is £6000, par tially covered by insurance, the National and British being the sufferers. [The insurances are : _South British, £150; New Zealand, £350 ; Norwich Union, £600; National, £750.]

PORT CHALMEES.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. English Ship.—lmported Partridges. Arrived: Phcebe, from the North; James Nicol Fleming, from London, on May 8, with 15 cabin and 312 steerage passengers. There were three deaths and three births. She is a remarkably clean ship. The passengers are above the average class, and in good health. She lands 17 partridges out of 40 for Mr. Cargill. «„____

NO TIDINGS.

"No tidings," she said, "of my love to-day, Since he called that quid to borrow ; 60 bacfc to my home i'Jl take my way— Perchance he will come to-morrow. " No tidings," she sighed when the morrow came, And it brought not her absent lover : Then she called at the station and left her namfe, .Lest his body they should discover. " No tidings," she wailed, as the days went by, And each day she felt forlorner ; Then a cold she caught in her wistful eye, Through waiting so long at the comer. Ah ? tidings at last! In the news to-day There's a name that reads like his n— With a broken head in a dranken^frajr, And a couple of months in pris'n.

Arrival of the St. Kilda

MANUKAU HEADS

This day. The s.s. St. Kiida, from Wanganui, is in sight.

THE LATE CAPTAIN DOBLE.

We Lave received the sum of £3 from Capt. Thos. Pennell and the crew of the barque Albion, in aid of the widow and orphans of the late Captain Doble ; also, 5s from the Captain of the Glance.

MUCH-ADO-ABOUT-NOTHING.

In the window of Mr Messenger, green grocer, to-day was exhibited a printed slip of paper, something about putting a bill in his window for the Fakir of Oolu. The paper attracted considerable curiosity and at times a little crowd gathered to read it, but very few could make head or tail of the broken winded composition and the singular scrawl beneath it. Ws learn on enquiry, however, that Messenger had a quarrel about putting a bill in his window, and, like men of his class, he rushed off and got someone to wrife him a letter, in which he makes wholly unwarrantable remarks on Mr Rainer, business manager for the Fakir of Oolu, for which it is quite possible, if time will permit, he may ytt have to answer. The slip exhibited in Messenger's window to-day is this letter, and beneath it is scrawled a lot of rubbish comparing him to a monkey, and making various stupid jokes aboub rotten fruit, und so forth. This seems to have been pent him by post. It is not improbable that the man who distributed the bills of the Fakir has laken this mode of revengirg himself. Hug in exhibiting tbe letter in his window, Mes senger has headed ifc with libellous remarks reflecting on Dr. Silvester, who, we are con fident, knows as much of the quarrel as the man who wrote Messenger's letter knows about the conduct of a gentleman. Dr. Silvester hns a European reputation, and this disgraceful attempt to draw him into a petty row, ia most; unjustifiable and will certainly not meet with any sympathy from the public. The object of the pro ceeding is easily understood, the opportunity being no doubt made use of as a mode of gaining notoriety. The dodge is by no means new, nor has ii; usually been regarded as very creditable.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING

REPORT. Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand Sellars, £7 17s Gd National—Sellers, 70s. Colonial Bank) —Buyers. 203. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 52s Gd. South British Insurance—47s; buyers, 475; sellers, 4Ss. Standard Insurance—Buyers, 13a Gd ; sel lers, 15s. City of London—Sellers, 50s. Caledonian (double)—SOs.; buyers, 785.; sellers, 82s Gd. Long Drive—Sellers, 15s. Gem—Buyers, 7s ; sellers, 7s Gd. Crown Prince— Sellers, Gs. Una, 41 4s Gd. Golden Calf (new)— Sellers, Gs 6(3. Golden Calf (double), 15s ; sellers, lfis. Tairua—Buyers, 57s Gd ; sellers, GOs. Bright Sinife— Sellers, 353. Union Beach, 28s ; sellers, 303. Bismarck, 10s ; sellers, 10,3. Tckatea—Sellers, 103 Gd. Eoyal Oak—Sellers, Bs. Cure—lßs (cum div.); buyere, 17s Gd. Queen of May—Buyers, 10s Gd; sellers, 10a Gd. Albion (Ist issue), 355.

„ (2nd issua)—Seller.-, 103 Pv.ed Queen- Sellers, la 3d.

LATE TELEGRAM

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Miscarriage of Justice

Eliza Smith, on whose evidence Cameron, for rape, was sentenced at last sitting of the Supreme Court to ten years and two whip pings, was to-day committed for trial for perjury.

CHRISTCHURCH

(Per* Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Star of India-—Stabbing Case

At a preliminary meeting at Chri&tchurch last night, the following resolutions were adopted for proposal at the public meeting, re abolition, to-night: "This meeting cor dially agrees with the proposals contained in the Government Bill for the abolition of the provinces, and for the constitution of dis tricts throughout the colony to have the con trol of local revenues, and believes that if carried into effect they will be conducive of great and lasting benefit to the country." Opinions were also expressed that the Abolition Bill should be carried through this session.

A prospectus with very influential direc tors, has been issued for a Loan and Invest ment Company of New Zealand (limited), with a capital of £600,000 in £20 shares. During a quarrel at the Cavereham Hotel last night, Robert Beaver, seamen, stabbed James Butzlen, chief mate of the ship Star of India, in the arm.

LATER PARLIAMENTARY.

THIS AFTERNOON.

[From our Special Correspondent.]

Leave of Absence

On the motion of Mr Sheehan, leave of absence was granted to Mr Bradshaw for a week. Major Atkinson stated that the second reading of the Abolition Bill, with, permission of the House, would be fixed for Friday at 7.30. Telegraph to Ohinemuri. In reply to Mr Buckland, whether it was intended to extend the telegraph to Hikutaia and Mackaytown, Mr Reynolds replied that on notice being given he had telegraphed to Mr Sheath, but had not yet received a reply, but expected one in a week, when he will answer the question. The Fatutaki Block. In reply to Mr. Kelly, Mr. Richardson said the Patutaki was not sold or offered. {Surveys were being pushed forward, when it will be offered for sale. University Reserves. In reply to Mr. Rolleston, respecting the University reserves, Mr. Bowen said with reference to the Taranaki reserve, there j were difficulties with the natves respecting the boundaries of the Waikato reserve, which was a valuable coalfield. He said he thoughit was better to defer action for utilising it till the railway is open. The j Raglan reserve and also coal, lime and iron will soon be utilised for the benefit of the I trust; also, the Bay of Plenty reserve. Steps Would be soon taken, and the returns from j all would be wholly devoted to higher educa B tion.

Friendly Societies. i In reply to Mr Rolleston, the Government , said that a report was being prepared by the i Registrar of the Friendly Societies in accor- j dance with the Act, and would be laid on the table.

The Mangere Bridge. \ Mr Sheehan moved that it be an instruc tion to the public accounts committee to j enquire into the circumstances of debiting, the cost of the Mangere bridge to the votr s for road's and works north of Auckland*.; He referred to the disbursement of I

the vote. Only ten thousand pounds had > been given to the Superinten dent. Another ten thousand was promised but not paid, as it was said all had been expended. He referred to the state ment of the Minister of Works last week to the effect that by consent of the Provincial Government the work was charged so. Mr Sheehan read telegrams from Mr Hurst, saying he never agreed to charge the Mangare bridge in this account, nor was ever informed of the intention. Mr Lusk telegraphs, '• I never agreed nor the proposal made." Mr Gillies telegraphs, "Neither I nor the Executive ever agreed, nor was the suggestion ever made verbally, nor in writing." Mr. Richardson, in reply, while offering no objection to the motion, emphatically asserted that Mr. Gillies said, "My Execu tive recommend the acceptance of tenders." Wi Katene ripped into the Provincial administration.

Mr Williams followed his colleague in the same strain. The motion was carried.



BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, And see that each hall is -wrapped in piper bearin the name of R E 0 X I T T, As its splendid quality has caused a host of Inferior Imitations. Snip by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. T> OOTS! BOOTS! ! BOOTS!!! JJ> TV ILK IN S & CO. BEGS to inform their many friends and the public in yoiicral that they have Commenced Business as BOOT AX.D SHOEMAKERS, At Thompson's New Buildings (corner of Victoria and Albert-streets), and trust by strict attention to business, and supplying ii good article, that they will receive a share of their patronage and support. V NOTE THE-PRICES. Vs Men's Elastic Skies, from ) Made m Men's Blnchw, ib/«. j Premises. EN G L I S If STOCK : Women's Kid Boots from Ai. A nice assortment of Children's Hoots. Half-soleiny; and Heeling 4/C. KKI'AIKS XKATtY RXKCI'TKD. llemember the Address : TIIOMP SOX ' 8 NE VV B U ILDINCS, Corner of ATjBKKT A.VU VrCTOIUA-BTItKETH. IS UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED until FURTHER NOTICE. ANONYMOUS LETTER "S.G." Particularly requested to kindly communicate with " B." when met in the street. May depend upon his honor for secrecy. WAITED, two or three (Jood Bushman.—Apply between the hours of 2 nrt 3 p.m.. to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. ANTED, for the North Shore, a respectable Female Servant.— For address, apply at the Devonport Post Office. WANTED, a respectable single Man as Carter ; must also be able to milk and work in the garden ; references required.—Apply at the Star office. W "ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Old House at Home. \%T ANTED~to~LKT~a four-roomed VY Houec in Nelson-street.—Apply to Mr. J. Cater, Cook-street. WANTED, by a young Man recently from England, a situation as Shepherd; thoroughly experienced In the management of flocks. Apply, by letter, to '• LM.," Star otlieo. WAN'} ED, a second-hand Har monium, in good order.-—Address, stating lowest cash price, &c." " Harmonium," Star oflice. WILL you join the Children's Sowing Machine Club ? Only Gd per week. If so, call on W. C. Denues, Queen-street. LADIES wishing to compete for Deimes's Grand Prize of a Sewing Machine will please call at the Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. Tickets for the Lecture ready for distribution gratis. WANTED, a young Lady of good address as Barmaid.—Apply at the Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to 10.—Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt street, opposite Vincent-street. ANTED, a Visiting Governess, a Lady of experience, to teach English and French for two hours two or three days a week. Pupil of ]G.—Apply, by letter, to ZA, Stab office, with terms and reference. WANTED, a two or three-roomed Cottage, or two Unfurnished Rooms, close to Railway Station.—State terms to " Cottage," Stab office. WANTED, a situation as a working Housekeeper or plain Cook; three years' good references. —Apply, by letter, " Housekeeper," Stab oflice. WANTED to LET, an -eight-roomed House near top of Vincent-street.—Apply to G. Rollerson, Baker, kelson-street, ANTED, 20,000 Shingles, heart kauri.— Appiy, stating lowest price—W L Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Viotnrsi-street, "TITANTED, Persons travelling by H Rail to Onehunga aud the Waikato to pro cure Grattan'k (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from Is to 3s. "ANTED KNOWN7I>y Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co%'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. ANTED Known, that W. Munro haß commenced business as Shoeing and General Smith, behind Mr Daby'S Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato 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, Auctioneei-, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Good Bacon at 6d qg ft. is now selling at Battye and Co.'s, Elliott-street; also a variety of other articles at equally low prices. Come early. ANTED Known,that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. ANTED to SELL—To Brewers and others, a Complete Plant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels; underback for receiving wort; also a gill to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force-pump, shoots, &c.—For particulars, apply to G. B. Mcßae, Cooper, High-street. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c., &0., to clear at less than English cost. Be in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s 6d, usual price 255. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive,—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon hire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Tinsmiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-street. All work executed with . economy and despatch. ANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at 6d per day, or 2s per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at NichoHs and Hall's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-streets. A .NT ED to SELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. V.b.— Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED BMAB.T, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street.



WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Betail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. FADES at 3s. 9d.; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. WANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, 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 P. as, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Milleit Seeds, 9d per lb ; Gum Seeds. 2s per ~z.— H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31,1875. W~ ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has coromeflced business in his new premises, Ho 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. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in oil Its branches, exf-cuted at the shortest notice. WAN i'Jiu JfcU^uWls, that D. Goi/dif. is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, lioors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood i'elloes, Shaft 3, Irou- Bark and Blue Gnm Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his 'i'ard , Custom-house street. YfU ANTED, Gentlemen, jour t v Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to bo ha-i at The Pantheon, 108, Queen-street. — Ford, Potter and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MOBBIdON is prepared to execute u,u lands of Asphalting at reasonable prices. —Address Stak office WA NTF D, i"o" call the" attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. AXnITEJJ, the general public to < * know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets has on sale :—Newcastle Coa! wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Llnae, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and RflfS-^um Felloeo, 'tn:., &c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to try Elfi man's Celebrated Royal" Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. ' First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Betail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. ITS?" Country Agents wanted. WANTED Anown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots ; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses ; Feather Beds, BoMers and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. \fcj ANT js I), 500 tons cf Old t v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at BATTYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, 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 eo*t. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Staa Ollice, Wyndham street. SELECT BOARD & EESIDENCE for one or two gantlemen requiring a comfortable home, at Mrs Allies', Upper Sjmonds-street, opposite the residence of G. P. Pierce. Esq. ITTINGS of Pure Spanish Eggs can be had at the Haymarket.— Apply to the Store man. "j^jvj" pOR WANGANUI St. Kilda, J. Flowkiiday, Commander, from Onehunga, weather &c., pennittinj,', on SATURDAY next, 7th instant, at noon. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga OIR GEORGE GREY CADET COB PS. UThc Members of the above late corps are requested to meet in the Auckland College TO-MORROW (Fri day), at 7.30 p.m. to take into consideration the Disposal of the Property of the Corps vested in me. CHAR A. TAYLOR, Late Captain Commanding. I" OST, between .Eden Crescent and Shortland-streer, a TURQUOISE BROOCH. A reward will be given for its recovery by Mrs. I Barnett, Eden Qrescent. LUfcT or v^TOLEN from Ponsonby, a Yellr w Bull Terrier Dog, with kink in tail, six months old. Was seen following two lads on 2nd instant—Anyone detaining same after this notice will bd prosecuted, or if returned to Sir Broun, Ponsonby, finder will be rewarded. OUND, between the Tapu Creek and the Sandspit, a Flat-bottcmed Dingy, about 14 or 15 feet, and painted white—Owner can have same on application to Engel Kaffaelli, Official Bay, and paying cost of this advertisement. 7U OTICE.—The price of Horse X ' Shoeing from rhindate will be, forcash, ONE ■SHILLING per set less than previously charged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at low katkh, at R. M. HEIGHTON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt street, top of Grey-sneet ; HHHE Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt I and East-streets, may be had on hire for musical, or other purposes, during the day.—Apply to F. Jeune. Hpb BE LET, a commodious Six -i- roomed House, next to Captain Harrison's, Frasklyn Road ; good well, and bricked backyard.— Apply on the premises. Rent moderate. O CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 10th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Two Storey Building in Wellesley-street East. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Wynyard Hotel, Abercrombie-street. WM. HAMLEY, Proprietor. "DARNELL "M"TJItSEftIES. MASON BROS. rpAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons -1- for the kin J support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at MR. ROBT. BREWINGS SEED STORES, Queen-street, Town Agent. NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES HALL. ■ JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain, Attendance day and night. Painless Dentistry. Teeth, carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immediate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. . .JJ O T I C ,E.,| T. B. "CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifiqations, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. fTHHE Co-operative Meat Supply Co., JL Queen-street, offer the public first-class Beef and Mutton (without bone) at 3d and 4d lb. Fore Quarters Mutton, 3d H> Loins of Mutton, id $ ft Our Koasts are unexceptionally fine, and cannot be equalled for cheapness.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS ! Of the world-renowned Illusionist and great .Thaumaturgist of the Age, DR. SILVESTER, THE FAKIE OF OOLU! Who will appear THIS EVENING, and during the week, in his CHARMING <£.• MYSTERIO VS ENTERTAINMENT. p I T V HALL, AUCKLAND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 4, BENEFIT FOR ST. MARK'S ORPHANAGE, POKSONBY, AND POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE OF BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. ORANGES! ORANGES! ORANGES ! 4000 dozen Island Oranges on sale at lOd a dozen wholesale, by W. FAREY, Market; or on board the Belle Brandon. FOR t<ALE, a bargain, 5 acres at Papakura, with four-roomed Cottage and good Garden. Price £50— J. M. Lennox, Estate a gent, Auckland. OOTS 1 BOOTS ! — Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s Gd, Gs 6d. A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Itoad, .Newton. T7INNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE JOJ LODGE, NO. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will ■be held in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street, on Fill DAY Evening, August 0, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting brethren are invited. By order of the W. 51. THE RETREAT, PaKNELL. MISS BOBERTSHAWS Juvenile Calisthenic and Dancing Class will re-open on SATURDAY, 7th inst. Hours, from 3 until 5 in the afternoon. pAPERHANGINGS. NEW DESIGNS ! IMMENSE VARIETY ! HOLLAND^ BUTLER ARE NOW OPENING, E.K FORFARSHIRK— PAPEEHANGINGS P'or the Entrance Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room PAPERHANGINGS For Bedrooms PAPERHAJS'GINGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHAKGINGS Of the Latest Designs PAPERHjUGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders, at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture Framing and STAINED MOULDINGS ( Room Decorations. HOLLAND & BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOB WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND ARTISTS' MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTANT HALE OP DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT Extraordinary Low Prices!! WILLIAM WILSON, 204, AND 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Respectfully intimates having- purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of James Reed, Draper, &c, Grahamstown, the entire Stock, AT LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE OEIGIJSAL COST PRICE, Consisting of— GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AKD CLOTHING. Q.REAT g A L E OF Costumes, Mantles, Satin Skirts, Shirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing, Bahy Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c. At just about One-half regular Selling Prices ; to an inspection of which W. Wilson invites the attention of all intending buyers, assuring them that such a general collection of Bargains in Millinery and General Drapery Goods, at such reductions fiom the regular prices, is seldom to be met with. The following are only a few of the many Cheap Lines to be met with in this Stock:— ---400 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats s. d. s. ■' d. Mr Reid's former price, Is Od to 4s Cd each, present price, from.. 0 10j to 1 C 120 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, Mi- Reid's former price, 10s 6d to 255, present price, from 5 6 — 10 9 40 Ladies' Polonaises in Homespun and Waterproof Cloth, beautifully Trimmed, former prices, from 27s 6d to 50s each, present price.. 15 6 —21 0 70 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, at one- . half the former selling price. (STAYS) (STAYS) ■I STAYS V Great Bargains in -{ STAYS V JSTAYSJ (STAYS) 27 doz pairs of Ladies' Grey and White Coutilla Stays, at Is lid, usually sold at 3s 9d 300 pairs Thomson's Glove-fitting ditto, at 4s 9d per pair 180 Ladies Overskirts, at 5s lid each, former price 10s Cd and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot- of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard, Mr Reid's former price, 3s 6d. (DRESS MATERIALS) OTr>AinT _ IN GREAT J DRESS MATERIALS I ™!£J£L variety | DREgs MATERIALS) REDU°B» 400 yards Satin Cloths, in all colors, at Is 4)£d per yard,- former price, 2s 4d Winceys, French Merinos, and Home Spuns greatly reduced A large lot of LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. 75 Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, ivory handles, at 6s lid each, formerly sold at 12s 6d 18 dozen Ladies' Cashmere and Silk Scarfs, in all I colors, at Is each, usual price, 2s 6d. , ■ ■ ~~~~ * r In the above Stock will be found a Good Assortment i of Plain Household Drapery, which, having beeni purchased at less than one-half tho original cost, the! full benefit of those large reductions will be given to, our customers and the public. | ______ j C^~ Sale will commence on FRIDAY, 6th inst, andi continue for three weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204, and 206, Queen-street, Auckland.]



A i/CKLAND fIABBOUR BOARD.. J$L TENDERS FOR CLEANING EASTEEN SILT BASIN. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, August 2,1875. Tenders will be received at this office until Tuesday the 10th instant, at noon, for Cleaning the Eastern Silt Basin, in terms of specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.' Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Cleaning Silt Basin." WILLIAM C, DALEY, Chairman. pONFLAGKATION. —Wanted all KJ 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. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, July 12,1875. HHENDEES are invited for Additions X to the Post and Telegraph Office at Onehunga, in the Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Office, Auck land. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for , Public Works, and marked outside "Tenders for Additions to the Post and Telegraph Office, One hunga," will be received at the office of the under signed up to noon of MONDAY, the 9th day of August, 1575. Telegraph Tenders will be' received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The loweEt or any tender net necessarily accepted." W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect, i Q.OOD MAIZE on sale, at the Hay market, at 506J per bushel; INFiIRIOH MATZE 4s per bushel. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. AT THE MABKET HOUSE. At 11 O'Clock. POULTRY— Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks &c. Young Berkshire Pigs (pure-bred) 8 kegs good fine Butter 4 tons of the very best Potatoes. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Market House. TUESDAY, NOON. SHELLY BEACH ROAD, PONSONBY, HANDSOME AISiD SUPERIOR PIANO FORTE, DOUBLE - BABRELLED BREACH-LOADING FOWL ING PIECE, PLATED WARE, PICTURES, ORNAMENTS. Iz HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. R. ARTHUR rp HAS been favoured with instruct tions from Colonel McDonnell to sell by auction at his residence, Shelly Beach Iload, Ponsonby, on Tuesday next, the 10th hist, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting' of —Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture, a ve.y Superior Piano by Broadwood, a well-assorted lot of good Plated Ware, Picture Ornaments, Tools, Poultry, &c. '. Also, A first-class Breech-loading Double Fowling piece, Case, 100 rounds of Cartridges. ; . TO-MORROW NOON. H?l: MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. POULTR V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Choice Canaries, etc. ■ 0 PKODUCE.--40 kegs Good Butter, Bacon, Cheese, Potatoes, Onions, 10 tons superior Adelaide Flour, CO sacks superior Canterbury Oats, 27 sacks Taranaki Mai2e, 10 sacks Chicken's Wheat: GROCERIES.—Box Tea, Sugar, Lollies, Jujubes.. : ■ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS.—Kitchen Utensils, Clothing, etc. Also, A Cottage Piano in handsome Walnut case A superior Mangle, Portable Boiler, Churn, &c. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1875. OLD SUPREME COURT SITE, nPHE undersigned have been * in " stiucied by his Kon r the Saperi .tenri'ent to offer for sale, by public solution, at their Matt ■ Queen strett, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on the above date— ...., i The LEASES of Fourteen Valuable BUILDING ALLOIMKNTi, oa the above-named Site, in the City of Auckland, for a teim of 66 Years. City of Auckland, Section No. 15 ; Original Allotments Nos. 1, 2, 3, and part of 4. Bub-divisioned !?.„„* <-• • . i. Allotment. Frontage. Bias in feet? 1 .. Queen and Victoria-strats 32x106 2 .. Queen-street .. .. 3i x IC6 3 .. Queen-street .. .. 31x106 4 .. Queen-street • .. ..31x106 6 .. Queen-street ,. f .. 31x108... . 6 .. Queen and Darby-streets.. SI x ICCi 7.. Victoria-street .. .. 27 x 98* 8 .. Victoria-street .. .. 27x9'£ . 9 .. Victoria-street .. .. 27x9$J ; 10 .. tVictoiiaandEUiott-Btreets 29Jx-^J*i 11 .. Elliott-street .... 294x81^ 12 .. Elliott street .. ).. 29x81J 13 .. Elliott and Darby-streets.; 30 xS' $, U .. Darby-street .. .. 29x88 J Plans mar be obtained, and conditions and all other information may be ascertained, at the Man. B. TONES & CO. v .. Auckland. Auckland, July 28,1875. - . ~, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6. '<\;j"~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 6th instant, a* 11 O'clock, *.. :;:»c General Household Furniture, &c, a" * SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, :;;'^ Auctioneers. -.r'..,,^^ THE HAYMARKET. ' ' \ FOR SALE, on Friday next, at.,12 o'clock, , -In < 900 bags Fiji Maize, a superior sample |',t rf Also, "> z&wm • 15 aoreß at Green Oats at EUeislie, in lo<s,tp suit purchasers. i :'f AT VRED^BUCKLANiIwi. •■ ic-y.t i ,;• ■,: .- . ,■.,:.....,.■.•.-..- .■: i* ■!'