EVENING SESSION.

Second Eeadings

The Goldfields Amendment and two Wel lington Reserves Bills were read a second time. Mr Eeader Wood's important question then came up. He entered into an explana tion of the doubts respecting the powers of the Assembly to abolish the provinces. • The first time his attention was drawn with any seriousness to the legal aspect of the affair was some months ago by the late member for Auckland City West, whose absence from that House was much regretted, and whose legal ability and skill had subsequent to his retirement been rewaided by the present Ministry. On a public occasion that member (Mr Gillies) had stated that he had given the question his most earnest consideration, and came to the conclusion that the House had not power to abolish the provinces through out the colony. (Hear.) The Speaker said it was a debateable question. Mr Wood said he was simply stating a fact. The first section of the Constitution Act provided that there should be pro vinces. Then occurred a sharp conflict as to the right use of debateable statements between which Mr Woood adroitly inserted his argu ments on grounds of simple facts. The third section of that Act says there shall |be Superintendents and Provincial Councils, and no amending Act gives this House power to alter that provision. The Speaker here ruled lb.e member out of order. Mr Wood continued, subsequently in 1566 the Imperial Parliament passed &n Act the title of which declared the power of General Assembly of New Zealand to abolish any province or t withdraw from any such province any part of territory thereof. The question was whether the Act could be understood to imply "all" the provinces. The next point was the despatch from Earl Carnarvon in reply to the petition sent Home by the Superintendent of Auckland in which he referred to the powers of the House on the question under notice. Earl Carnarvon stated that this was a subject which the General Assembly was in his opinion, quite competent to discuss, as they had already fully and ably done in the debate of the House of Eepresentatives, but he did not say (as the Speaker apprehended he ■would have done) that the Assembly had full power to settle and determine that the whole provinces should be abolished. This was followed by a further interrup tion, it being asserted that the statement was debateable.

Mr Wood continued : His whole object in putting the question was to show that the doubts entertained were reasonable doubts, and he had no doubt that as the subject had been brought under the notice of the Go vernment some time since they had taken steps to have those doubts dissolved, and he now asked whether this was the case ? Sir Donald McLean said he felfc quite cer tain the power rested with the House. Upon that he felt no manner of doubt. They h?d also taken the opinion of the present Chief Justice on the subject,. Sir Donald McLean then read the follow ing letter, which was listened to with grow iDg interest till the last paragraph, when laughter and uproar followed, and the scene presented was the most animated in the House I have seen this session:—

"To the Honorable Col. Secretary,— "The Act of the Imperial Parliament (31 and 32 vie, c 92) is intituled 'An Act to declare the powers of the General Assembly to abolish any province or to withdraw from any such province any part of territory thereof.' It expressly authorises the Gene ral Assembly to abolish any province. This means any, one or more, or all of the provinces. Upon the abolition of the pro vince or provinces, the Provincial system will have no existence in the district or dis tricts theretofore included within the pro vince or provinces abolished, and the General Assembly must provide for local concerns of such districts. Questions have been raised as to the construction of the Act above referred to; and, thongh I see no room for doubt or question, I think that it would be well that the Secretary of State should be asked to take the opinion of law officers of England, and, if any doubt whatever is entertained by them, that a bill should at once be passed for removing that doubt.— (Signed) James Prex dekgast, December 1, 1874. The effect of the reading was electric, es pecially on the Opposition, and the doubts implied in, the last paragraph seemed to descend like a black cloud on the Ministerial ranks.

Mr Fiizherbert moved that the document be printed.

Sir George Grey said the present Chief Justice gave an opinion on this subject a few years since, in which he said the meaning of the words abolish a province was simply alter its boundaries. He would ask the Government if they would have the kindness to produce that document also. Mr. Fitzherbert asked the Ministry if they would be good enough to have the document to which the member for City West referred printed alongside (in parallel columns), the present opinion upon which Ministers so im plicitly and credulously relied ? Mr. Bunny : Are we to understand the Government is willing, or will it be necessary for some member to move a motion for the production of that opinion in order to see the difference of opinion in various stages of a man's life 1

Sir Donald McLean said he would have no objection to producing it if thought desirable. Mr Murray wished to know whether the suggestions of the Chief Justice had been complied with.

No reply was elicited for a long time. Mr Rolleston pressed Mr Murray's enquiry, and for a time the Ministry was played with by the House from all sides, which came down to bandinage. The question was pressed at laat, and Sir Donald McLean replied that the Government had not acted on the recommendation of Mr Prendergast. The reply of Sir Donald McLean was followed by great laughter and continued

merriment all over the House, the Miuis teriajists endeavoring to join in the fun.

Other Measures. Several bills of purely Southern interest Were at advanced stages. The Highway Empowering Amendment Bill was read a first time. It has six clauses, the object being to continue or repair the ontinuationjof road? brought to the boundary by another district. It provides for appli cation to the District or Supreme Court. Mr Shepherds resolution for the formation of an Institute of Civil Engineers was negatived.

WT Miner's Rights Inquiry. Kin reply to Sir George Grey's motion for the production of the renort of the Commis sioners' inquiry into "Oninemuri miner's rights, Sir Donald Maclean said the report nad been received and submitted to the law oflicers of the Crown, whose opinion was wat the evidence did not bear out the con clusion arrived at. The Government had, therefore, determined to institute an open enquiry into the matter, to be held at the xnames at as early a date as possible. air George Grey expressed dissatisfaction unless an assurance was given that the enquiry would be concluded and the report brought up speedily. c Sir Donald McLean assured him that it would be done immediately— long before me close of the session. tJIJf Kolleston moved' that all corres pondence relating to the recent changes in the distribution^ Supreme Court Judges. ComL c- V'eWed the • hibtory of the Select on the Ward-Chapman case last kC a- Said the recommendatien 14 i n the ,reP° rfc as adopted by the Act * not been attended to by the oftW? 1 asßerted, and the .recent action w.we in moving some judges,

tended to create an increased feeling that in dependence of (Le judges were not secured to them ; ako, that a reflection v ai caht upon the judges.

Mr Bowen promised the correspondence which was vejy little. The Governmen, had not the least" idea of imputing anything like partiality to judges, nor the least inten tion to interfere with their independence. Mr Bolleston explained that the recom mendation of the Ward Committee showed that judges were likely to be more indepen dent if occasionally removed frcm places where they coittvacted social ties. Mr Shepherd held that the same system ought to be extended to wardens and resident magistrates.

_ Mr. Bolle&ton replied that whether inten tional or not a wrong was done. The remaining motions were only of Southern interest. The House rose at 9.30.

TELEGRAPHED.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Tairua Eeef Cut

The Taiiua Company haa cut through the big reef where exposed on the surface eighteen feet— no wall yet. There is splen did gold all through. Ali the Police Court late yesterday after noon Amelia Thornally was committeed for trial on a, charge of forging the name of a man named Bage to a deed of conveyance. She was admitted to bail.

The Hazelbank tribute crushing yielded 2]oz. I7dwt., the product of 25 tons stone. The Long Drive clear up to-morrow from genera] stuff and specimens. The Cure, in shooting down No. 4 reef to day, had about six tons with rich gold show ing through it, but as it has nob yet been picked over, the quantity of specimens have not been ascertained. There is a good show left in the face.

The Long Drive are crushing specimens. It is maluDg a fine rich show. They will have about VCOozs. for the month.

The Blight Smile had a slight mishap to the winding engine this morning causing a suspension of operations for one shift The shaft of the winding engine broke. Repairs will be completed to-night. The Pumping Association attached another joint to the pump to-day. The contractors are making good progress through an excellent class of country.

Sales — Caledonian (double), SOs, 81s ; Tainm, 52s Gd, 55s ; Gem, Gs 3d, Gs Gel; Old Whau. ss.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tokatea Specimens- Tbo Tokatea has 210 lbs. specimens from the Siege level. Gold is still showing in the face.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Ihis day,

At a public meeting last night, convened by the chairman of the Town Board to consider what steps, if any, should be taken to pi event the sale of lot 257, town of Tauianga, the same being portion of a market reserve, it was resolved that no obstacle should be thrown in the way of sale. The Foreshore. It is satisfactory to find that the foreshore at the Thames is to be handed over at last, although it is thought that one or two inde pendent gentlemen should be joined with the Municipality as trustees, to represent the Goldfields outside of the Borough. The Cure. The Cure continues to give good goid, and the shares have risen several shillings in con sequence, i

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Colonial Bank.

At the second half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Bank, a highly satisfactory state ment was made by the Chairman. The directors' report stated that the directors congratulated the shareholders upon the support and confidence of the public, as evidenced by the large increase in deposits and in business generally. The profit and loss account showed a balance of £4,723 18s after paying all expenses and providing for bad anddoubtful debts, and for accrued in terest to date on fixed deposits. This was carried forward to next half year. Mr Strode was appointed director, vide Mr A. W. Moiris, who has gone home to open a branch bank in London. A very cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the manager, Mr Beal.

Polly Leake. Polly Leake, a very old favorite throughout the colony, is a passenger by the Tararua.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day, Volunteer Encampment.

At a meeting of the Christchurch Artillery Volunteers, a letter was read from Nelson, asking members of the corps to attend the Volunteer encampment. Twenty Volunteers resolved to do so.

The Alleged Land Transfer Fraud. In the Supreme Court to-day the case against Mainwaring Johnson, land-broker, for having assisted in fraudulently obtaining a title to certain land under the Land Transfer Act, was concluded. After evidence had been taken the Crown Prosecutor addressed the jury, speaking half-an hour. Mr Joynt, counsel for the prisoner, followed, and spoke two hours. Judge Johnstone, in summing up, occupied one hour and a half. The jury retired, and, after an absence of one hour, returned a ver dict of guilty. Justic Williams and George Hart (J.P.) were called for the defence, and gave prisoner a good character, saying they had always deemed him thoroughly honest prior to this affair. Judge Johnston then asked Crown Prose cutor what punishment he thought woud meet the ends of justice. The Crown Prosecutor said this was the first case under the Act and an adequate punishment should be imposed. His Honor said "Will not a fine be sufficient punishment." The Crown Prosecutor : .No, your Jdouor, I think this a case in which sentence of im prisonment is necessary. Hia Honor then addressed the prisoner at some length. He quite concurred with the verdict of the jury. The prisoner had pre viously borne a good character, but the evidence shewed that either he did not deserve that character or had lost it m a moment of moral weakness. There was some boldness and ingenuity in the offence. It was of great importance that the public should be impressed with the necessity of transactions under the Act being conducted in a most straightforo ard manner and that any kind of fraud practised upon the Department created under Transfer Act would be visited with exemplary punishment. Although this was the first offence under the Act, and probably the prisoner's first offence, and yet he (the Judge, was prevented from beiag so lenient as he might be lest dishonest disposed persons should risk detection of the fraud of which the prisoner had been guilty of. He hoped, however, the Court would not be erring too much on the side of leniency in talcing into consideration the prisoner's previous good/Character, and making the

sentence one which might be considered too light for the offence, but should other per sons not take warning by the punishment prisoner would receive it might be necessary on some future occasion to award more severe punishment. Be' thought the least sentence he could award him in this case was twelve months' imprisonment in Lyttelton gaol. The Court was crowded. The case has created great interest in Christchurch, as the prsioner was doing a large business and occu pied a prominent position as a land agent.

Arrival of the Flechero, from London.

TnE'Flechero arrived in port at four o'clock this afternoon. She has no passengers.

Par Flechern," ship, 730 tons from London :—ICS9 cases, 175 packages, 060 boxes, SI bales. 51 trunks, 2 hhds., 2 tierces, 3 tanks, 243 casks, 27 bnrrels, 20 quarter-casfts, 75 kegs, 80 drums, J(iS piece?, 1718 hailr, 40i0 bricks, ib cases matches, 1000 big?, 204 grindstones, 20 tons pig-iron. 252 pipe-boxes. 242 piates iron, 528 bundles iron, 114a bars iron, 20 axle arnis, 4 anvils, 600 iron tuhes, f>2B camp ovens, 14 frames felt, 10 castings, 2 pieces, 115 firebricks, 2 bulls — Ivew Zealand Shipping Company, ageusts

COMMERCIAL.

The Golden Crown Brewery, by order of the .Registrar of the Supreme Court, was sold to-day by Messrs Cochrane and Son, includ ing the entire plant, for the sum of £2,000. The family residence in St. George's Bay was passed. :f:;" 'z

CREDITORS' MEETING.

A MECTTN'f! of creditors in rr. George Giles, butcher, of Queen-street, bankrupt, was held to-day in the office of the Trustee in Bankruptcy, when Mr. Macflar lane was appointed trustee, and Messrs. Gee and Wrigley supervisors. The liabilities and assets were not stated.

MAMMOTH COMBINATION TROUPE.

The Mammoth Combination Troupe met with a good reception last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The leading and most striking feature of the entertainment was the balancing and gymnastic feats of Airec, which excited much admiration and applause. Professor Jacobs whose face and tricks of ventriloquism are familiar to the sight-seeing public, caused a great deal of amusement by the speaking dummies Miss .-\iiiy Thornton gave a song and characteristic dance in her peculiar style, Mr. Collier gave an Irish rendering, and with two Irish sketches and a few other things, the evening was brought to a close. The scenes will be repeated tonight.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Colonial Bank)— Buyers, 2G3. Gem—Buyers, 7s. Long Drive —Sellers, 15s. Caledonian (double) —Sellers, Sss.

do. (new) —Sellers, 'AOs. Crown Princess - Sellers, (is. Golden Calf (double issue) —Sellers, 17s Gd | jjTairua, 52s (id, 55s ; sellers, 555. Bright Smile-Sellers, 35a. Union Beach, 32s ; sellers, 32a. Tckatea, lGs, 17s ; 20s. Cure—Sellers, 26s Gd. Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, 1(M. Albion —(2nd issue) ; Sellers, 10s. Red Queen —Is 4d. ; sellers, Is Gd.

THE EVENING STAB THURSDAY, JULY 29 1875



rpEE UNDERSIGNED HA V E O N BALK PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottlo SHERrtY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casiss, and octaves BRANDY— Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Biscuit dv Bouche'a and Be Xiaage Fils, in flasks and half-flasks ■W.I. RTJM-30 G.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY - Itunville's, Greenless and Colville's, Sherriff's Islay, John Kraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, anri Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, In bulk Boord's, Booth's, Bernard's,, and Burnett'sin case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENS;VA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red and green cases ; J. H. Henhe's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARJST— Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Julien, ftc. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Ourasoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moot's Collin's, and Tie Lossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's quarts and LIjSKDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK AKD CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, and Allsopp's BOTTLED STOTJT—By ass's. Blood's, Guinness s and Watkin's, bottled by Byass LIME JUICE CORDIAL-GillonandCo'spintsand quarts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCER TES, comprising—Belmont, Stearine, Oza kerit, and yield's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines Pickles Reckett and Son's FREHCH BLUE TEAS and STJGABS PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS-N02f1.5.. in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beume, iquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, E. L Erota, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Grena dinas, &c. TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Chlldrey, Bicycle, &c PAINTS —Carson's Aaticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence and Co'a Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Putty, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co'a White Zinc and White "Lead, in 281b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drams and barrels, Colza in drums, and i owner's Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARE'S VARNISHES OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence and Co's, in cases, containing 161-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe. Manilla, Bolt Rope, Hambro line, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long V <xx Canvass, Woolpacks, Scrim, and Corn sacks Composition fNails for Muntz Metal Sheet Zinc, No 11,12; 14. Ind ts executed for all binds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. [For continuation of News see Fourth Page.] WANTED, a Girl from 13 to 15 years of age.—Apply at the Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga. ANTED, a Wet Nurse.—Apply to Dr. Ellis, at Mr Sharland's, Shortland street, between 11 and 1 o'clock, or at Dr. Ellis's residence, Parnell. WAN TED, a good General Servant ; references required —Apply to Mrs Con stable, Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a Nursemaid. — Apply to to Mrs Eoberton, Cotele, Upper Symonds street, near Eden Vine Hotel. ANTED, a situation as Plough man; thoroughly xmderstands every sort of farm ■work.—Apply, by letter, to John Guthrie, at this office. AJSTED, two single Farm Labor ers—one for Waitakerei, the other for the Thames. Several excellent Female Servants are on my books wanting places.—Hannaford's Registry, High.-street. WANTED, a respectable young Man as Waiter.—Apply Occidental Hotel. WA NTKD, a situation as Storeman, or in any useful capacity.—Apply by letter to HR, office of this paper. AISTED to LET, an eight-roomed House in Vincent-street.—Apply to G. E. Rollerson, Baker, Nelson-street. "ANTED to SELL, a comfortable Five-roomed House and freahold allotment in Cook-street. Price, £120.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. ,



\JJ ANTED, Musical Instruments 7 ¥ second-hand. ' ornopft&n, Binjo, Fifes £ide Drums, Triangles, &c. —Apply to Cumntalou. and Cooper. \\. ANTED, the Public to knov V '* that Eiorria- has opened a first class Car ard restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Fort street. Brenkfiist. I)inner, or Ten. coniprisi-g all th< delicacies of the Season One BhUlii g. ANTED, Tenders for Erection o a House at Mount Eden.-Apply to 'Ihomp Orocftr, Victoria street AVeat. ._ "17Lr-NNTED to LET, in Chapel-street V f behind St. Mattbpw's Church, a four-rooinec Cottage.; rent, 13s per week. WANTED to LET, a Five-roomec Cottage, with two-stalled Stable, three Fire places, and fitted with Cupboards-;, &c, in gooc order.—Apply to Mr J. Warren, Grocer, Karangahape Road. ' TOTANTED to SEL__7Th7eT& rtor_i V V in Durham-street —For fun her particulars apply to Mr 11 Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Good Bdßbifai Cd $} It) is now selling at Battye and Co.'s, Elliott-street; also a variety oi other articles at equally low prices. Come earJy. TT&7ANTED, .Fitters and Female T ? Machinißts for the Boot and Shoe trade.— Apply to A. 11. k F. GnoO.:vr(% Abercrarnbie-stre<?t. WAK TED ' to' LET. at the Nortli Shore. Kifi'i'Jslici Bedroom and Sitting, room, with or without board. —Apply "E," oilico of this paper. W rANTED, si Compositor.—Apply to tlie Stau cilia.-. WANTEDtoEKNT,atwoo"i"thve"e roomed Cottage, in town or suburb!) Apply, by letter, lo "A.C.," STAjioflloe. WANTED lo LET, the Newton Excelsior [Tall, corner of PI It and East streei;!, to any f.iidy or (inntlciuan who cleHh'PH to teaftb Music by day.— V. .Teniic. WANTED Known, tluit Mr. C. H. "WatkinH1 Art Union Water Colours arc now oji Exhibition at AY. Phillipps Sc Sons. W" AN'iED, by the Families of Auckland, real Taranaki Butter ! You may get it at J Gici.n'K Provißiou Stall, No. 10, in the Market, Working men, try it at 1/0 to 1/9 lb. WANTED, four good Labourers.— Apply at the Tannery, Panmure.—lreland Brothers. WAJNTED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vesta, and your Trousers. We make them well of Rood material, and guarantee a' perfect fit. — Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 108, Queen-street- W~ rANTEI) to LET, a. GenlieimuVs Residence in Upper SymondK-street, of 8 rooms, good well, garden back and front, next Collector of Customs. —Apply Queen'.s Hotel, Upper Symonds-street. WAN TED Known, all orders left with Mr Ciiinwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L If. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. WANTED KJS OWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co-s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. Waln TED to SELL—To Brewers and others, a Complete Plant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (llfi and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels ; under back for receiving wort; also a g'M to contain 150 gallons ; :s coolers, force pump, shoots, <_c —i'or particulars, apply to (Jr. R. Mcliae, Cooijer, High-street. WANTED, ul! the Ladies to know that I am Helling Ladles' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c, *:0., to clear at less than English cost. Bo in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s Cd, usual price 2">s. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive.-jrE./T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market,"Queen-street. A NTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Pluuvbers, (lasiitters, and TiiiKinithß, have commenced biisinesa in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortlond-street. All work executed with economy and despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at Gd per day, or 2sper week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, <_c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Ball's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-atreets. "T*> AJN TED to BELL (cheap) w v Whito Lead, Galvsnised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Sc. >'.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFl'.ifcD HiiA-IT, next to Bhia Post, Victoria-Bt.roet. W~^_NTED~: U)"LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business in removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. SPA DES at 3s. 9d.; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. 11. Witheford's, Kewmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices an usual. WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGKB, Tailor (Into from Trance Mid Germariy), his commenced business in his msw premises, J-'o 82, \ ictoria-ntreet. 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 ill :ts branches, oxncuted at the shortest notice. y^ , ANx i!,x> j__j>, v W J><, that D. ? v Golbjk is prepared to supply nil kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, lioors, Moul dings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <_c.,&c, at the lowest market prico. at his Yard , Custom-house stretit. ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, lit the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edßon's, Chemist. ANTED, Gentlemen, jour Orders for Silk Vests. A capital assortment s to be had at The Pantheon, 198, Queen-atreet.— Ford, Potter and Co. \Kj ANTED, the general public to • T know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Bhafts, Spokes, and Eed-gum Felloe*, &c, ifec.. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTi_iJ linown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queon-street. ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Dexoartment. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWJS, that J, MORRISON is prepared to execute an kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office W~AN~ T~E"_s7soo~~tcmß~of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, 4c., at BATXYE & 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 cost. Music and other Binding dono in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica ;ion. * # * Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B_?~ Country Agents wanted. pATJTION.—If Miss M. Callan does \_J not call at onco upon her landlady, Mrs Bird, md pay the balance of her Lodging, her Goods will be sold to help to pay expenses.—Mrs Bird, Wake field-street. LOST, between Queen-stoeet and Kyber Pass Road, the Side Apron of a Buggy. The finder will kindly leave it at La Roche's, Kyber Pass Road, or at the office of this paper ; 10b reward. T?OUND, a'fDiamon'd King rolled in J? two £1 notes.—Apply to Mr Howden, Queen 3treet. t;



! O IT V HAL L ,' \j P FOll ONE NIGHT ONLY. " v SATURDAY EVENINO, 31st JULY. .- BAKER'S GRAND HIBKRNICON 6 AND PANORAMA OF IRELAND! 1 - EVERYTHING NEW! SPLENDID SCENERY! FINE COMEDY COMPANY ! SPLENDID CONCERT COMPANY! 1 IRISH SCENERY ! [ IRISH HUMOUR ! 3 IRISH DANIfES ! IRISH BAOLADS! ■ IRTS7I MAYTNCJS ! s I I: I SI I DOINCS ! rmsii son(!s ! i rr s 11 wr t ! i All the Latest Bonos of the Day ! I®" Eemeraber for this NIGHT ONLY, as tbe ! Hibernicon Company will prooeort to Sydney per steamer Hero. Prices of .Admission :—Front Scats, I!.-i; Second SoatH, 2H,;.Back Stats, Ib. ' .TjRINCE OF WALES THE A TEE. _£_ Manager Mr Frederico Aivec; TUTS (THURSDAY) BYENTNG, 29th JULY, Im.wsn.sb Succfhs OP ATRE C ' S MAMMOTH COMBINATION TROUPE ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-MCUT! AlliKC, King of tlio Ail', in hiR truly mai'Vi-llous Aerial 'dxtHpcuHiou Feat! 1 THE LAWS OK C. IX AVI T V DEFIED! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! A (JKEAT PROGRAMME ! Comprising Refined Aerial Performances, Aerobatics, EquiiibriKtics, Ventriloquism, Startling Illusions, Kerio-Comic, Sentimental, and Irish Songs, Nißger Eccentricities, Dancing, and Screaming Farce, &c., by those Talented Artistes— VALENTINE JACOBS, MR. d. W. COLLIER, MR. HARRY KENNY, MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT, \..« MADAME DIANA AIREC, MI.SSJST. FORRESTEB, &C. Grand Duet on Piano aTiil Concertina—V. Jacobs. An Efficient Orchestra has been Engaged. PRICES:—Circle, 4k; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, Is. See Bills and Pouters. "pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Preliminary Announcement! Attraction Extraordinary for a Short Season only! Grand Opening Night— MONDAY NEXT, 2ND AUGUST, 1875. First appearance of the Great Thauraatnrgist of the age, and world-renowned Illusionist, THE FAKIR OE OOULU (DR. SILVESTEE), Who will appear as above in his Marvellous Entertainment; Pronounced by all the Press lo be the most Wonder ful performance ever witnessed. PRICES:-Circle, 4s; Stalls, :js: Pit. 2s. Tickets can be obtained, and Keats secured, at Upton's, Queen-street For further particulars see advertisements and bills. J. O. liAiNKii, Lessee and .Manager. H. J. "Whittington, Business Sec. JUST PUBLISHED, PRICE SIXPENCE, THE SYLLABUS, A lie-print of the Translation printed at the office of the Tablet. EDWAED WAYTE, 100, Queeii-fitreet, Auckland, TOOK OUT FOR M. & C. MILNE'S ADVERTISEMENT IN TO-MORROW'S ISSUE. jyj- o~ t i o f. TO BDILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER! BRICKS! UMBER ! The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU PAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HABKER'S PATENT BtICK KTLN, ME CHANIO'S BAY arc prepared to receive and execute orders in con nection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QuKKN-srr.KiT. Public 'Works Offices (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, May 7, 1575. np ENDEBS are invited for the erect *• ion of a Custom-house at Kaipara, in the Pro vinco of Auckland. General Conditions, Specifications, ai.d Drawings, may be seen at the Offices of the Coioninl Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Office, Auck land. Tenders, addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Custom-house, Ksipaia," will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to noon of TUJ-SDAY, the 3rd day of August, 1875. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District or Eesident Engineer, at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. TO LET, a Seven-roomed House in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House —Apply to Williams & Co., corner of Queen and Fort-streets. __ _____ _^ -g A Teak-built CUTTER, damaged by masts falling. Apply to master on board ship Forfarshire. T^OTICE OF REMOVAL, T. THOMPSON Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is Removing to his New Brick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, adjoining Temperance Hall, where, oh and after SATURDAY, the 10th July, the business will be carried on. He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage accorded to him during the past Twenty Years, trusting to secure the continuance of the same by adhering to the principle of suppling the best goods at the lowest remunerative profit. T. THOMPSON", Importer, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Victoria-street, Auckland, N.B.—Flour. Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, &c, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sold on commission Goods delivered in town and suburbs. TO BE LET ON LEASE, a first class Dairly Farm of 40 acres, situate at Mount Eden, and only 2 miles from Queen-street. There is a dwelling-house, with plenty of cow-sheds, stable, &c. The land is in good grass, securely fenced into several paddocks, with abundance of water in the dryest seasons.—Apply to M. E. MeG arry, Newmarket Toll-house. ■FURTHER REDUCTION JD v IN THE PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I have further Reduced my prices of Singer's, Thomas's, Howe's, and other first-class Machines, in order to reduce my stock, My new amended Illustrated Price List is now ready. Call and get one, or posted free to any address. THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street.



QHEAP CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING. IT. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS IMMENSE STOCK! THE WHOLE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED. A REDUCTION OF \2\ to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. TIJE BALANCE OF WINTER DIiSSS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! FRENCH MERINOS, WINSEY3, HOMESPUNS, BLACK SILKS, COLOEED SILKS, SILK VELVETS, VELVETEENS, BLACK. LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, REDUCED \2y, TO 25 PER CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WIDTH), AT 12s. 6d. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of— Sheetings, Quilts, Long Cctk tains, Table Linejst, Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduckd 12i TO 15 PEE CENT. AN OVERSTOCK OF 300 PAIR 3 BLANKETS. Reduced 12>£ to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, &c. Reduced 12% to 11)4 per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, &c, At 12% to 20 per cent. Reduction. UPWARDS OF 3,000 YARDS OT MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEAEED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HEAVY OVERSTOCK OF CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. N.B;—The STOCK of CLOTHING has been RE MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS AT THE SAME RATE OF REDUCTION. *sr THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. The STOCK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounds before TAKING STOCK. H. ATKINS, (Latb Hay & Honeyman).



npELEGRAM 800 K3. JL TELEGRAM COOKS may be obtained at the Stab. office. ijIILE WAIKATO TIMES, -**- A Tiu-Weekly Newspapeb, PUBLISHED AT HAMILTON, PEICE, TWOPENCE. Tlio best Country advertising medium in the Prcviflce. The Proprietors would call the special attention of Wool Brokers, Produce Merchants, Mill-owners, Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements and Dairy Requisites, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Land, Estate and Commission Agents. Drapers, Hotelkeepers, Store-keepers, and t.lic Public generally, to the superiority of the Times as a Medium for extensive advertising, the journal having a circulation through out several hundred miles of country, and in the following towus and settlements :—Auckland, Alex andra, Aotea, Cambridge, Drury, Churchill, Hamil ton, Harapipi, Horahoiii, Kihikihi, Kirikiiiroa, Karakariki, Komakorau, Karamu, Karioi, Mercer, Mangapiko, Matntnata, f>-ewmarket, Ngaruawahia, Ohanpo, Ohineiuutu. OtaMihu, Onewhero, Panmure, Papakura, Papatoltoi, Port waiktito, Patumahoe, Paterangi, Puktkura, Piako, Pukerimu, Pironghia, Kangiriri, Eotorangi, Raglan, Rahuipokoko, Razor back, Rangiawhia, Thames, Tamahere, TeAwamtftu, Taupiri, Tuakan. Tnivoafa,' Tauranga, Te Rore, Toa moaroa, Tapuhamru, Tokano, Whata Whata, Waipa, Wainku, WaiUave. Whanjrape, Wairangi, Whangaroa, ami other places in New Zealand. "nRIMSON OCAK F." CHORAL HALL. In compliance with what the Press states to be a general desire, this Operetta will bo PERFORMED on MONDAY to the pubic The proceeds will be applied to the finishing the Tickets .—Reserved, 2s 6d ; Unreserved, 2s; Gal lery, Is Commence at 8 o'clock. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPAJSIY. Tendeis for Graainff, Slaughtering, rand Carting1, addressed to the undersigned, and left at his office High-street, will be received until 12 o'clock on MONDAY next, Augu&t 2. WM. ATKIN, Chairman. 1 r_ Auckland, July 29,^1875. T> U T T E li ! BUTTER! J3 There is a great fall in (he price of Butter at B"KN TON'S, next to Hemus's Boot Shop, Market Corner, Queen-street. Prime Butter, Is 4d lb ; Pure Hogs l.ard, lOd lb ; i lour, 71bs for Is ; Corn Flour, Gd per lb. TfTHAU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. VV The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District will be held in Whau Public Hall THIS Thuuduy) EV-ENING-, the 29th instant, at7p.m. Business : To strike a Rate, elect District Board, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &.c, OF A COUNTRY STORE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to se]l by auction, at the City Mart, to-morrow (Frid ay), 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c,, Of a Country Store, for absolute sale. Terms cash. TO-MORROW. DINING-ROOM SUITE. DINING-TABLE AND GLASSWARE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Wart, Forc-3tieet, To morrow (Friday), 30th inst. at 11 o'clock, Superior Cedar Extending Dining Table, with screw: Mahogany Lining-room Suite, covered with Morocco leather ; Damask-covered Couch and tix Chairs, Brussels Carpet, large Wool Mat, Rimu Hall Table and two chaiis; Kauri Centre Table, with carved legs and •pillar. Dessert Service (pink and gold with flowers), China Tea Service green and gold). Engraved Glass Centre Stand. Cham pagne and Kock Giasaos, Pair Lustres, Sets Toilet vv are. Dies-sing Table, with swing Klass, Chests L'rawers, iron Bedsteads, Mangle, Lsrge Vice, 200 ft Moulding (assor ted), Copying Press, nine Zinc-lined Cases, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. LEVI W. EATON Y^JILL sell by auction, at his mart, * * To-morrow (Friday), at 11.30 o'clock, 50 cases Oranges, Lemons, Mandarins, Onions Butter, Cheese, &c. TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTIQN SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. P.O TJ L T R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &o. PRODUCE—B kegs lard, 2 cases Canterbury Bacon, Auckland Bacon and Earns. 20 kegs Superior Taranaki Butter, Auckland do, [Clieege, i 60 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, Onions, , ; On account of whom it may concern : Bran and Oats, more or less damaged GROCERIES-Sugar, Tea, Lollies, Jujubes, Dates, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS— Large Portable Boiler, Set of Harness Perambulator, Engravings, Clothing Gold Watches, &c. SATURDAY, JULY 31. MESSRS. HUNTER & NOLAN HAVE received instructions from Mrs Jno. Dooley, to sell at her residence (near Mr Hardington's farm), at the Springs, One hunga, at 2 o'clock, 4 Cows, 3 Yearlings,' 7 Pigs, ton Hobart Town Seed Potatoes, half-acre Onions, Household Furni ture, American Churn, Dairy Utensils, a lot of Brahma Fowls, Geese, Garden Implements; also lease of 15 acres Land, 4 acres ploughed and ready for sowing, &c. FRIDAY, July 30.—For Sale, at the Durham Yards, a First-class Pony, Basket Carriage, and Harness.—Hunter & Nolan, at eleven o'clock. TO-MOHROW, 1 o'clock p.m. AT ARTHUR'S MART. 1 TO BE SOLD: 8 kegs Lard 20 „ Batter.. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, N O O N. IMPORTANT TO TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GAS FITTERS, AND OTHERS. THE STOCK-IN-TRADE, MACHINERY, TOOLS, &c, OF THE LATE MR. T. D. WORFOLK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Monday next, August 2, at the premises, Shortland-street, occupied by the late Mr T. D Worfolk, , His Stock-in-Trade, Machinery, Tools, &c, &c., consisting of everything accessary for the execution of all kinds of work in connection with the Tinsmith, Plumbing, Gas-fltting Bell-hanging, and Coppersmith Business.