TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL

{From our own Correspondent.) I This day. At Hokianga, the Freetrader, Captain

...lerriman, arrived from Sydney. The Nightingale i 3 loaded with timber for Mel bourne. The Moneynick is loading. The lona from the North has sailed for Auckland. Passengers for Auckland —- Hutchinson, Yon Stunner and child, Butler, Paley, Hamer, Mann, Captain Hoxie, Davidson, Radcliffe, Busby and wife, S. Jones and party, Rev. Mr Carr, Wright, Hayes, Graham and family, and others. Departures : Julia Price, for Thames. Latest from Whangaroa, Oreti sailed. An accident, which might have proved fatal, happened to a carpenter, a punch striking him in the forehead, leaving a nasty wound. Wind, N.W.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent). This day. Sir Donald McLean.

Sir Donald McLean is still busy with the Arawas. The Court of Inquiry in Mair's case is still sitting.

A Maori Prophet tracing hia Descent. Whara, a Maori priest, yesterday morning tried to trace his descent direct from God through all the Apostles, but when he got to St. John he signally failed. The general impression is that he commenced at the wrong end.

Measles among the Maoris. There have been fifty cases of measles, but none fatal.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Rowena left for Auckland at 10 o'clock last night. Passengers : Captain Swindley, Messrs Wright, Montgomery, Brown, Doug las, Satchel], King, Misses Mair (2), and Miss B amlin.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) The Maori Meeting. Feasting is the principal business now going on at the great meeting at Kuiti, Tawbaio not having yet arrived from Kaw hia.

A large business is being done there by he sale of spirits. Fresh supplies are goiag 'up every day.

THE NEW ZEALAND HANDBOOK.

Edited by Julius Vogel, C.M.G. A number of copies of the official Hand book of New Zealand, were received in the colony by the last Suez mail. We notice that several of the Southern journals have received copies, but the same courtesy has not been extended to the Auckland press. The only volume that has come to this city is, we believe, one in the possession of the Provincial Government, which we have been permitted to peruse. The Handbook hae been printed in London, which was, we think, a mistake in the outset, as the mere fact of such a work being executed in the colony would in itself have demonstrated the progress that civilization, the arts, and science have made in this land, where thirty five years ago there was little beyond an untilled waste, peopled by a savage aborigi nal race. The heaviest part of printing the work in the colony had also been under taken nine .months ago, when the whole of the letter press was set up in the Government printing-office, Wellington, for the purpose of striking off some twenty or thirty copies for the members assembled at Parliament. This expense, which must have been very considerable, was absolutely thrown away, and the cost of printing again incurred in England. Looking at the book in its completed form, we feel bound to say that there is nothing in the letter-press or illustrations that might not have been executed quite as well in New Zealand as in in England. Indeed, some of ' the views embodied with the book in its present form never would have passed muster in the colony where the scenes were familiar. The warmest advocate of the superiority of foreign over colonial workmanship could hardly claim that the views are a success ; on the contrary, it would puzzle residents in cities pourtrayed, to recognise the represen tations of them but for the printed directions below, which, like the little boy's mode of identifying his early efforts with the pencil by writing at the botbom "This is a house," " This is a man," are a necessary adjunct to a recognition of the subject of some of the engraver's efforts. Nevertheless several of the views are really well executed, particu larly the photographs, the panorama of Nelson, bridge at Wanganui, and some other scenes. The work occupies 272 page 3, and is illus trated by two maps, seven photographs, end 25 wood engravings, representing all the chief centres of population and several striking and characteristic views of New Zealand scenery. While stating that the book could have been as well got up in the colony we do not mean it to be understood that the letter-press has not been satisfacto rily performed in London. It is printed in good clear type, and would, with the paper covers removed and the book re-bound, make a very handsome and valuable volume for any library. It is replete with informa tion concerning the colony, and mostly of a thoroughly reliable character.

provincial bias,

There are, however, not wanting instances of the developement of provincial proclivities at a sacrifice of truth in the sections devoted to descriptions of the various provinces, which were written by gentlemen resident in the provinces described. For example we find in the comparative wages table the rate of wages for farm'labourers in Welling ton stated at 355. per week with board, and in Canterbury at 18s. to 225. per week with board. The farm labourer at a distance would, from these figures, assume that Wellington was the place for agricultural labourers, and Canterbury a province where farm labour was at a discount. That Wel lington farmers pay or have ever paid their labourers 6s. a day and their board is simply preposterous ; the price is incorrect and unfair to other provinces which are placed in unfavourable contrast; it should^ not, there fore, have been passed in revision. Other rates given, which we noed not here enumerate,

are not reliable. The leading mistake commit ted by the editor appears to have arisen from a desire to give too much iuformatioD, which has resulted in the overloading of tbe book with statistics, many of those published being quite uninteresting to intending im migrants. The same may be said of some other information given in the respective de scriptions of provinces, which are repeated in substance in others. We take as an example under the latter hf.ad the publication of six pages in the Obago section devoted entirely to aa account of the provision in the province made for education, religion and charitable institutions, and the same in the Canterbury section, while the Rev. Dr. Ividd gives all that it is necessary for any intending immi grant to know on this subject, in the Auck land section in something leis than one page. GENERAL SCOPE OE THE WORK. . The handbook opens with an introduction by the editor followed by chapters on the '• Discovery and Early Settlement of the Colony," "The Native Pace," "Present Form' of Government," " Climate, and Mineral and .Agricultural Resources," "Animal and Vegetable Productions 5" Institutions, Statistic?, Public Works Depart ment, Immigration Department and Official Directory. Then follow the Provincial sec tions. The order in which the provinces have been arranged by the editor is from North to South a design evidently adopted with the view of placing the favoured province of Otago in front. THE AUCKLAND SECTION. Under this arrangement Auckland) as the most northerly province-, comes last. The part devoted to our province occupies twenty pages. The description of tbe provinces—its climate, vegetable aud mineral pioducts, industries, etc., was written by Mr T. W. Leys, and the chapters devoted to ecclesias tical, education, and the charitable institu tions, occupying two pages, by the Rev. R. Kidd, L.LJX Under the heading " Ecclesiastical *' a V6ry interesting account is given of the early missionary work in the province, especially the labours of the Rev. Samuel Marsden, aod subsequently of the Wesleyan Mission And Bishop Bompallier. Tbe description of tbe province by Mr Leys, occupying about eighteen pages, is divided into various sections. It opens with a refer ence to tbe climate of Auckland, its freedom from extremes of heat and cold, and also from the drought frequent in the same latitudes of Australia. Various statistic** are given regarding temperature and climatic influence on disease, aud reference is made to the Bay of Islands, the Hot Lake, and sulphur springs, in connection with their influence on human ailments. The second division is devoted to an account of the natural products of the province, the ever green nature of its vegetation, its adapta bility for the acclimatisation of Ehglisb pants and trfeeS, the numerous species of ferns, the cultivation of English flowers, and other of the more striking features of tbe native and acclimatised vegetation, as will give readers at a distance a general idea of its character. Speaking of the scenery of the province, the Handbook says:—"Tbe scenery of the AucklaUrl province is enchant ing. Hill and valley, woodland, rough cliff's and quiet little secluded bays ; broad rivers, lakes, and rough mountain torrents ; water falls, geysers, boiling springs, volcanic cone?, beautiful natural tel'iaces, and many other marked natural features, grouped in the most picturesque forms and gilded with bright sunshine, tend to make New Zealand what it has frequently been called —the natural home of the poet and the artist." A large amount of information is given regarding the timber of the province, its value for various purposes, the extent of its exports, etc. The absence';! of native quadrupeds or reptiles from the forests, the abundance of insect life, and the variety native birds are each teated of. The work then makes allusion to the great and varied mineral resources of Auckland—its coal, gold, silver, copper, cement, petroleum, etc. The next section is devoted to an account of tbe area of the province, the extent of settlement North and South, grazing and cattle-rearing the chief pursuit of the settlers, the land available for immigrants, its nature and value, and much similar information. Brief and interesting chapters are given on tbe Lake district and the Goldfields ; under the latter heading the early history of gold discovery is traced, and particulars given of the rich yields from the Shotover, Golden Crown, Caledonian, and other mines. Estimates of the population of the province, and of its principal towns, with a general sketch of the situation of Auckland in relation to the traffic of the province follow. The next few pages are occupied with an account of the industries of Auckland—its timber trade, ship-building, kauri gum, phor mium, rope-making soap-boiling, foundries, breweries, furniture manufacture, coal mining and other miscellaneous industries that have been established or would be likely to prove profitable. A chapter is devoted to "The classes likely to succeed in Auckland," fol lowed by one on the provincial land laws, their special advantages, the mode of obtain ing a free grant of land, on Government land sales, and the prices of improved farms. The Waste Lands Act of last session has super seded much of this portion of the Hand-book, the most important to settlers of the whole. The Provincial Government have, however, by the circulation of their own Handbook with a full summary of the Waste Lands Act, obviated any mistakes that might arise and have placed home readers in possession of in formation regarding the liberal land laws of this province, which [offers advantages, that no other part of tbe colony attempts to do. The labour market, rates of wages, cost of living, house rent, cost of erecting cottages, prices of farm stock and implements, with some seasonable advice to intending immi grants close the Auckland section, which in a concise and interesting form, gives all that an immigrantgcould desire to know.

GENERAL REMARKS. Speaking of the Handbook as a whole, we are not disposed to join in the expressions of disappointment at Mr Vogel's editorship, which seem to have been indulged in by two or three Southern journals. The work is one that was needed ; it is a reliable hand book to the colony, and no man possessing ordinary intelligence, who perused it care fully, could fail to gather a very correct idea of New Zealand as it is, although he bad never set foot upon its soil. This is precisely what was wanted. The colony does not require to hold out false inducements to settlers. Those who come must expect to work; and what the Handbook teaches is that for the industrious there is ample work at good wages, cheap food, immense tracts of land for settlement, a good climate free and enlightened institutions, and all the comforts and luxuries of civilised life. Those who are not prepared to accept the condi tions offered will confer an obligation on the colony by staying away,

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This Day. Auckland Passengers —Alleged Lar

ceny as Bailee. The Wellington's passenger for the Manu kau j s Mrs Corrigan.

At the city Police Court to-day, Thomas Weir was remanded to Christchurch on the charge of larceny, as bailee, of 300 corn isacks, the property of E-obert Wilkin.

City Gas Works. The City Council appears determined to go on with the new gas works, the lessee is bringingpressure. He now charges lis lOd per lamp, which will largely increase tha city lighting. Mr Curtis, of Melbourne, offers to construct works capable of supplying 250,000 feet, at from £28,000 to £35,000.

Volunteers Disbanded—Great Mor-

tality. The Scottish Company, on disbanding, handed its challenge belt, valued at £30, to Mr Jamieson, their late captain. The deaths in Dunedin during the March quarter were nearly double that of the same quarter in the past two years.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Coal on the Woodstock Station.

Another seam of coal "has been found at Oxford, on the Woodstock Station. The seam is seven feet thick.

Accident to the Resident Magistrate

Mr Whiteford, R.M., at Kaiapoi, was driving his wife yesterday, when the horse shied and upset the trap, injuring both. It was first suposed severely, but it proved comparatively triflling.

Mr Webb, M.H.R., on the Provinces

and Land Fund

Mr Webb, M.H.R., Lyttelton, met his constituents on Wednesday evening, and made a very lengthy speech. The only im portant part was when he said, referring to the question of abolition of the provinces :— " So far as regarded his individual voce he would vote for a bill framed on the resolu tions passed by the House during the last session, reserving to himself the right to vote for its introduction in the other provinces if it be then an advantage. Under any circum stances he would not vote for any bill which wouldtake the land revenue from Canterbury. The meeting wound up with the following resolution : " That the thanks of the meet ing be given to Mr Webb for explaining the events of last session."

Judge Gresson's last judgment was a lengthy one re Middleton and Mcquade, bankrupts. He decided that the prayer of the petitioning creditor, Charles Turner, must be complied with, and the order adjudicating bankruptcy was set aside with costs. The case has excited great interest, the bankrupts being so well known through the community.

Mr Justice Williams sits for the first time in Chambers to-day and opens the Circuit Court for Criminal business on Monday next.

Spinning and Weaving. The Canterbury Spinning and Weaving Company commenced work on Wednesday.

Death of Mr Watts Bussell. Mr Watts Russell, of Ham, died this morning at four o'clock.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Whaler Splendid. < The local whaling barque Splendid arrived from a five months cruise with 120 barrels sperm oil, the produce of two whales taken at French Rock cruising ground. They sighted a quantity of fish, but were unfor tunate. No whales were captured for the first four months out. The first capture was on January 5.

The Fatal Accident. At the inquest on the body of South, killed yesterday, a verdict of "Accidental Death " was given, with a rider reflecting on the manner in which the work was con ducted, recommending the Government to pass an Act restricting tbe height of cuttings to ten feet, and compelling contractors to provide efficient supervision.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) de±. . This day. talent Sickness.— Approaching Elections. . , re is a great deal of sickness of low Thftnd typhoid types, of Lai're are already some whispers regarding •ext general elections for the General kbly. New candidatas are talked of ,J5 brought forward.

Jh Vice-Regal Night. .■' | Hia Excellency and Lady Normaney

patronised the Case's entertainment last night. The house was packed. The Case's go North soon. The Bates are doing pretty well. The New Chief Justice. The Post congratulates Chief Justice Prendergast on his appointment. It says the most scandalously inclined person never had an opportunity of saying a word against him.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Otago left Melbourne on the 27th and arrive! at 8 a.m. She brings 40 saloon and 50 steerage passengers, besides 300 tons of cargo for all ports. No later cable news.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Opening of the Provincial Council

_ The Superintendent will open the Provin cial Council at 2 p.m. to-day. It is ex pected there will be warm debating regard ing the financial management of railways during the past nine months. The Secre tary for public works has announced that he will be able to give thorough and satisfactory explanations.

The Hon Watts Russell died this morn ing, of inflamation of the bowels, after a short illness.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. FIRS—TWO HORSES BURNT.

A fire broke out this morning at one o'clock, in the stable on the grounds of the Dunedin Club. The blaze while it lasted was terrific. The Brigades were on the spot promply, but could do nothing owing to the inflamable nature of the building. A valuable horse, the property of a member of the club, and another belonging to the occupier of the buildings were burned to death. It is ascertained that the building was uninsured.

Illness of Judge Gray.

A private telegram received in town yes terday from Laurence, intimated that his Honor Mr Wilson Gray is so dangerously ill, that faint hopes are entertained of his re covery. He gave judgment in some intricate cases last Monday. He was attended by two medical men, and then carried back to his hotel.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Markets. Mr O'Shea reports:—Flour, £10 10s to £11 ; wheat, milling, none ; chick, 2s 9d ; oats, 3s Gd to 3s 7d ; maize, no new, 63 Od 5 potatoes, 5s to 6s; hams, scarce, Is 2d to Is 3d ; bacon, Is to Is Id.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) Thursday. Bodies and Wreckage Found. Two dead bod.es have been found on the Sandspit. upon which an enquiry will be held by Mr Davidson, J.P. Several portions of a wreck have been found, also articles of clothing and the body of a large black and white retriever dog. It is quite possible that these are the portions of some wreck reported from the west of Wanganui on the 20th March, but the lighthouse keeper at the Spit thinks the vessel to which they belonged must have] been from 200 to 400 tons, whereas the other wreck was esti mated as not exceeding 100 tons. On the evening of the 19tb March the lighthouse keeper saw one barque and two brigantines standing towards the North, and one barque, hull down, standing up to Blind Bay. The barque standing to the North was painted black, with a wide red streak.



JrTffe T^TANTED to PURCHASE Several Pour and Five-roomed Cottages. Must be •within ten minutes walk of the Post-office. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, . Estate Agent, No. 2 Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a Baker at once.— Apply at D. Gruhb, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply to W. S. Collins, Grocer, Parnell. ANTED, a strong Youth for the Blacksmithing.—Apply to Munro's Forge, Durham-street. ■ . y "■ f W~ ANTED, a Situation- as Groom or Coachman, or to take charges of Horses. Thoroughly underrtanda the work, and can , drive •ingle or arable.—Apply E. 0., BiAtt office. ' •'-' - <



WANTED, a practical Sheet Iron and Zinc Worker.- Apply to E. Poiter and Go , Queen street. .' WANTE L>, a good steady woman as General Servant.—Apply 'to the Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga. W~ANTED, a 3enernl Servant.— Apply to Mrs Williams, Eden Crescent, from 10 till 12. WANTED, immediately, a Wet Nurse,—Apply to Siva Molt, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, or to Dr Ellis, Parnell Road. WANTED, a Girl to make herself generally us ;iul.— Apply Mri Easdowa, Qneeen-street, ANTED, a Bookkeeper, one who understands office: worll.-^-Apply, stating salary required} with references, to Box 33, Post Office) Auckland. WAN i ED, a young Woman who has had experience as a Nursemaid — Apply to Mrs schw^rtze Kissling, St Stephen's Roid, Purnell. WANTED KNOWN s. Mo Master has just opened a large lot of Scotch Blankets and Quilts, also ].''imey Dresses. Great Bargains. WAIN TED, good General Servants and Cooks immediately.—Mrs Colls' Select Registry Office. Upper Queen-&treet. ANTED, a Barmaid. — A pply at M. Corcoran's Greyhound Hotel. WAITED, by tlie Advertiser, a situation as Housekeeper to a small family, or to attend on an invalid. Good references if required.—Address " ft.X.»" Br.\tt office. WANTED, a Nursemaid to assist in household work.—Apply to Mrs Goodall St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, between the hours of 10 and 1. . WAITED immediately, a General Seivjmt "Waves, 10s ; light work.—Apply H_J. fDeCourcy, Wakefb'lj-itrcct \}J ANTED,~"a General Servant; * V m\\r._ bs a good laundress — Apply at WheeleKs Boarding Wcn-e, Coburg sire, t 0,/ ANTED, a Situation as Shoeing » » a°d General Smith ei'h.r in town or country.—Apply to "P.S. office cf this paper. W'ANTBD to LET, a comfortable Bedroom with use of &it{ ng room, for one or two ladies ; board and attandanco if required.— /\ pply at office of this p.iper. WANTED to RENT, a four or five roimed house within Ift minutes walk of the Insurance Buildings.— Apply H E , Star office. "ULT ANTED to RENT, a three or t ¥ fou:-roomed house in a healthy locality.— Ajbply P J., oliicG Of this paper. ANTED, a respectable youth to drive an express and make himself generally useful.—Apply at tne Sivk oilice. _ WANTED, an experienced Hand for the Manchester Department. Also, a Junior.—lev' Bros \\t Avjl'ED to LiiT, furnished or "» hnflirnidlfed, Lodgings at Onehunga.— Apply at Star ofiice, or Mrs Grorge, Onehunga. WANTED, for the Manukau hotel a boy about 10 years of age. to make himself generally useful— if Hardiugton WAITED, a strong Youth to attend nor Sos, and carr out for orders.— Apply to R. i< cc 'ps. Ilobson-street. WANTED, a situation as Governess, English Music, Leather Work, and Wax Flowers.—Address " L.," Stab office. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress. References required.—Apply to Mrs G. W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Youth as Messenger. Apply to Publisher Stah office. WANTED, an experienced Milliner and fJantle maker; also apprentices,—Apply o the Misses McLaughlin, !-hi rtlanrl-street. fIfANTED, a Boy used to the v V closing.—Apply Excelsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. _^ WANTKD KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to tho mark in quality, pittern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-str<?et ANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Ford, Potter, and Co., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 198, yvieen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the Panthcm is REMOVED to 19S, Queen street, next Edson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford, Potter, atd Co. A UTUMN AND WINTER. _Ol Ford, Potter, and Co- are equal to the occasion. Our Trousers to measure at 15s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saving's Bank. W ANTED KNOWN, that The TT Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the *lhert Hotel —Ford, Potter, and Co. W" ANTKD KNOWN, that The Pantheon is KKMOVED to 198, Queen street, next lidson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford, Potter, »nd Co. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Office. ANTE D. 60U tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED, the general public to 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 Shafts, Spokes, nd Red-gum Felloes, &c &c, always on hand. A aarge supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakefield-street. WANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horsag, Cattle, Sheep, &c„ continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. ANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. _^ ANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds o Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloeß, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his "Yard , Custom-house street.* ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the ffice, Wellesley-street East, opposite Golden Crown Brewery., RIVATE Subscription Dance in Parnell Hall,. Tuesday, 6th April. Tickets to be had from the Committee.—W. R. Mowbray, Hon. Sec. ■ . ■■ . "VT O T 10 E. April 1,1875. I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name from the above date without either tha written consent of my eldest son Robert or myself. JAMES BOND. ARBINGER OF PEACE LODGE, 1.0.0. G.T. A Social Tea Meeting of this Lodge will be held on Monda,y evening next, April 5, in the Meeting House, Cook-street. Tea on the table at half-past 6. Tickets, Is 6d each. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, NO. 3. The Regular Mod dy Meeting of the above Lodge ■will beheld in the J ..dgeroom, Y.M. Rooms, Welles ley-street, on Frid J? evening, April 2, at 7.30 p.m. Bharp. ~.•'>• . i Visiting Brethren are invited* | Byotderoft&eW.M. '



pRINCEOF WALES THEATRE. GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! The eminent arti-te, MRS GEORGK DARRELL, Will appear with MR GKOKUIS DAKRBLL TO-RIGHT (FRID vY , in the Great Four-aot Comedy, MASKS AND FACES. Peg Wofllngton Mrs George Darrell Triples Mr George Darrell (iheir favourite chtuasters). Saturday—Flowers of th° Forest. Moudoy—First produ.tion cf the greit Protean drama, The Trump u»rd. New Music, Song 3, Incidents, and Scenic Effects. PRICES :—Chicle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN Jl association. A Grand Lime Light Pictorial and Musical Enter tainment will be given in the Hall on TUESDAY, the oth instant, consisting of nearly 100 beautiful views of the Old Abbeys, Old Castles and Cathedrals of England, both exterior and interior, including some of the principal scenes in the life of Mary Queen of Scots, with appropriate vocal and instrumental music. Admission, Is each ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Tho proceeds to be applied in the. purohaso of New Books for tho Library, which are very much re quired. Mr Dennes, the exhibitor, very kindly gives his services free. pI T V EA S T ELECTIO N. ME. REE3' CANDIDATURE. MR. W. L. REES will address the Electors of City East on Monday Evening next, at the Mechanics' Institute, at half-past 7 o'clock. v £1K,.-A7A,, ■%£§ _ V^.v- v i;,,..-;-.-.V-.^. V i S? - 4'&'+^-& <*<2r "pLECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Colin Balnea.vis, Esq., Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City West, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 25th day of March, 187 ft, unde: the Seal of the Clerk of the Writs, an Election will be held for the Return of one qualified pe:son to serve as a Member of the Ho^se ot Representatives for the said Klectoral District, and that the Nomination cf Candidates will take place at the Youdk Men's Chris tian Association Building at Doon on FR D'^Y, the 9th day of April, 13C5; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of April, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling-place for the Elec toral District of Auckland City West; - Tne Young Men's Christian Association Building. H. C.'BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. [Established 1843.] ASHER, GENERAL OUTFITTER & CLOTHIER, Queen-street, Opposite New Zealand Bank, HAS JUST RECEIVED A SELECT ASSORTMENT OV SUMMER GOODS, Per Hero and Wonga Wonga, from Melbourne. Also, an Invoice of GENTLEMEN'S & YOUTHS' CLOTHING, Made specially to order, which he will dispose of at a small advance. DIGGERS' OUTFITS. Nelson and Geelong Tweeds in Stock in every variety. A large assortment of Hats, Caps, Ties, &c. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, Onehunga.—Mrs Lewis will receive her Pupils next Monday, April 5,1875. ISSOLUTION 6~F PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between John Peter dv Moulin and Joseph Friar Clarke, as Mining A gents, under the style of J. P. dv Moulin & Co., has this day been dissolved. Dated this 31st day of March, 1875. J. FRIAR CLARKE. 7 FRIAR CLARKE, ESTATE AND MINING AGENT, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Tjl X T R A O R DI NARY BARGAINS AT R. W. DYSON'S TEMPORARY PREMISES, Opposite the City Hall, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! MUSLIN DRESSES (White and Coloured), THE NEW FLAX AND OTHER DRESSES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, GENERAL DRAPERY, YAK LACEB, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, RUFFLES, AND FANCY GOQDS LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, NEW PADS, PLAIT 3, COMBS 5 COILS, STEMS, &c, LARGE STOCK OF BABYWAKES. 82- SPACE BEING SO LIMITED, THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. -©» NEXT BROWN & SON'S MUSIC SALOON. i R. W. DYSON.



T3EPAIRSTO 08AKEI J3RIDGE. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 23th March, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 12th April, for Repairing the Orakei Bridge in Hobson's Bay. Plans and Specifications miy be seen, and Forms of Tender obtained, the Public Works Office, Shortland-strc . H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. XT 0 W READY, TBE PRIMBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS FOB APRIL. PRICE — THREEPENCE. To be had of Messrs Upton and Co. qiNGEii'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I havrt now Reduced the Price of the Genu'ne Bin?«r's Family and Manufacture g Sewing Machiues to Mtlbourno Prices GB(.iR,E HV.SLOP, Aoknt, The Fitt'ng -hop, Vulcan Lane. TnT~irir~c at i o n a l. The Newmarket and Remuera Schools will re-open on MONDAY, 15th instant. Tbe Committee have much pleasure in stating that they have secured the services of Mr Coburn (Mr Smith having resigned), wlio is from the Highbury Training College, London, and whose capabilities as a Teacher in training youth arc very highly spoken of. The Girls' School, as formerly, will bo presided over by Mrs Wright. The Committee earnestly desire the success of these schools, and hope parents in the district will assist them by seeing that their children are sent to School punctually and regularly. JOHN ANGUS, Secretary to Committee. HIGH SCHOOL, Symonds-street, conducted by Mrs Shayle George.—The second Qcurter of the year will commence on Mon day, April 5. RS HARDEN' 3 Pupils will re assemble on Monday. April 5. The junior Dancinf? Cl»ss will be hell on Friday from 2 till 4. •i he adult Class < n Friday Evening at half-past 7. rpo BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. To be Let, with immediate possession, that well known well-established business corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets, known as Vincent Honse. Kent low, and no premium.—Appy to W. J. Messenger, Queen street. mo "LET—Cottage in Wynyard _ L street.—Vickers & Davies, Shortland-street. HpO LET—Desirable Residence at -8- Epsom, 9 rooms, with 4 acres good land.— Vickers & Davies, Shortland-street. rji~6~~ LET—That large House in g Shortland-street, known as Harbotir View Boarding House.—Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. OR SALE—A good Six-roomed House and large AUotment, Edwardes-street; also, two allotments adjoining, each 33 x 100, in Turner-street.—Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. OR SALE, OR TO LET ON LEASE, The Villa Eesidencp now in the occupation of Mr, E. G. Smith, Paget-street. Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Ga>den. Tbe House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, dc„ apply to .^--_,_™» GEO. W. BINNEY. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. A choice Block of fine Land at Hokianga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water; price, £200. Half the money can remain on mortgage for three years. Two Urge Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga Road, 50 feet by 300. A bargain^ About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura. Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, Ac, at Lowest Prices. For Sale, a Pony Basket Carriage, Pony, and Harness. The Pony young, and the Carriage and Harness nearly new. Also, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Commission Agent, Market House. FOE SALE, The residence of Mr Charles F. Partington. Frontage to Symonds-street, 58 feet by 120 feet deep; also 120 feet to Symonds-street by 80 feet; also, allotments at the rear of Windmill. A BARGAIN. —For immediate sale, a thoroughly well-built six-roomed Stone House in the Newton Road, together with two or four allotments at the option of the purchaser. An excellent well of water, and double frontage.—Apply to Mr Spicer, on the premises HE Undersigned are Cash Pur obasees of HIDE*, SHEEPSKINS. WOOL, TALLOW, &c Ac, at highest maiket rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANUFAcnnueBS, AUCKLAMD. rp HIS TL E HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Ebtatt WINE AND SPIRIT SIOISE QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to tha public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many year* past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, tie is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION or ; WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wins » Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot'a Chwnpagne—Perrler, Jouet's Chanmagne- Moselle, pints and quwts Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ASSORTED CASES MADE HP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirit* Overproof, the same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity. T OOK OPPOSITE THE , ALBERT HOTEL FOB THE PANTHEON. A REALLY GOOD OUTFIT AT A REASONABLE PRICE. ■pORD pOTTER £. Q0„ 190, QUEEN-STRKET, Next Edson's, Chemist; tT



HPHE WORKING MEN are invite to call s,t the GREAT RETAIL AUCTION SALE, at the City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen-street, com mencing on TUESDAY, 30th March, and to be con tinued during tbe following days. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. rp_t E YBliYliOD V.— A G/»»t Retail Auction Sale easimeaces at Samuel i C^asales' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen-street, on TUESDAY, the 30th March, T875. R. ARTHUR, Avctconeee. TOOK OUT FtR SAMUEL COOMBES' GREAT RETAIL AUCTION SALE CITY CLOTHING MART, 80, QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. KE'H'UIfG A~"~PER l ' iiT UA L LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. iv tlie Choral Hall, Onehunga, on Eriday, 2nd April, 1875. Business :—To receive report of proceedings and accounts, and to elect office-bearers. Nominations of office-bearers will be received by the Secretary up to the 31st March. N.B —Shares fully paid up or otherwise issued at any time. j. d. jacks ys, Secretary. HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSARY, 44, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). ME. GAKBIC K. HOMCEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock ; Prom 5 till S in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. MONDAY, APRIL 5. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1874.-. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, KEEPERS, BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, SILVER TEASPOONS, SEWING MACHINE, &c, 4c., &c B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. M. Mabks, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, to sell by auction, on Monday next, the sth AprJ, at 11 o'clock, THE IFOtLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGE?, as per Evening Stab of 31st March and Ist ApriL ~~ TO-MORROW. BANANAS, ORANGES, ETC., ETC. Ex S.S. Stab of the South. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at bis Mart, To-morrow (Saturday), 3rd. at half-past 10 o'clock, 20 bunches Bananas SCOO Oranges 30 cases Apples, BB L. W. EATON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. SATURDAY, APRIL 3. CITY MART. , STOCK OF BOOTS. IN THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN MCKEBPvAS. GRANT & MORTON. HAVE received instructions from the Trustees to sell by auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock prompt, ' The interest of the Trustees in the Lease of Premise?, having about 15 months' unexpired, at a low rental; together with tbe fixtures, Conntera, Uasfittings, *c., in one lot Alio, the Stock of Boots, comprising a first-rate j assortment of Men's, Women's, and Chil dren'! Goods, English and Colonial-made. Termi:—Cash. ~~ TO-MORROW. From 11 O'clock until 3 p.m. GREAT CLEARING - OUT SALE OF CLOTHING, &c, AT MR. SAMUEL COOMBES' CIT"X CLOTHING MART, 80, Queen-street, IN CO* SEQUENCE OF HIS LEASE HAVING EXPIRED, AND PREMISES BEING ABOUT TO BE REMOVED. MR R. ARTHUR, HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on the premises of the City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen-street, THE REMAINDER of the EXTENSIVE STOCK, consisting of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Caps, Rugs, &c, &c, &c. on Tuesday, 30th March, and following days until the whole of the stock is cleared. In lots to suit all purchasers. The smallpst purchaser will he enabled to buy. Sftfe will commence eaoh day.at 11 o'clock. Terms at sale, MONDAY, APRIL 5. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, | W. DOW DE N WILL sell on Monday, sth April, at Mart, Queen-street, A Large Assortment of Unredeemed Pledges, aa per instruction! from Mr A Heavey, wyndham-ftreet. MONDAY, APRIL 5. THE subscriber has received in structions to sell by publio auction, at the Corner Mart, on Monday, 6th April, at 11 o'clock, 61 FORFEITED SHARES in the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company (Limited) — Andrew Heavey, 6 shares—43sl to 4355 R. Mackay, 5 shares—432l to 4325 . F. M. Hudson, 5 shares—43o6 to 4310 S. Howard, 5 shares—42sl to 4255 John Leech, 5 shares—422l to 4225 | G. E. Fallowdown, 5 shares—4l96 to 4200 Blair and Lambert, 5 shares—42ol to 4205 Jno. Walsh, 5 shares—4oo9 to 4013 John Regan, 5 shares—3999 to 4033 J. R. Cooper, 16 shares—3B96 to 3911 Information may be obtained by application to Mr Heath, Secretary of the Company, National Bank Buildings J or to GEORGE SIBBIN Auctioneer.