frork is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible. It is expected to occupy twelve months in construction, when the tipper por tion of the line will be ready for traffic. The Tillage is built on the banks of the Waikato pver, and a short line will run down to the wntzr-'ft G&Se f°r *ke convenience of goods ramc, brought down the river by the Com vyfVs steamers. Mr Quick intends to run I Vcoach to connect with the railway at Melfcer, going right through to Cambridge in a d ay. The value of the railway to the coun try through which it passes, and the districts o f Waikato beyond, cannot be over-estimated, and we hope to see a complete change in the landscape, wrought by the hand of the settler during the next few years. A trip along the line affords a very pleasant and novel mode of spending a day, and if Mr Passmore were only accessible to a suggestion we would urge him to run a few excursion trains through to Mercer for about five shillings return fare, to give the people an opportunity of seeing what they have paid for, and what we have attempted to describe. The fares, as given above, are too high for the majority of people to take the trip.

Latest from Tairua.

(BT TELEGRAPH FROM THE THAMES).

(From our own Correspondent.)

The Prospector's Claim

The latest news from Tairua says that the prospectors have got their shaft down 20 feet. The horse or hard bar still continues to separate the reef into two parts. Both contain gold, but there is not so much loose gold about. It is believed that the reef will come together again. Prospecting. More prospecting is now being carried on about Pnriri with very good results, but want of road is a great drawback. As the new field is gradually extending towards Puriri, a good road will have to be mad c* Miner 3 complain loudly of the apathy of the Provincial Government, and contrast the present policy with the past. A Bush. A small rush set in on Monday to the Golden Gate claim, and several areas have been pegged off. In the Eureka claim men who started to put in a drive struck 2cwt of gum, and the report got abroad that a heavy patch had been found. Several men pegged out, but they soon found they had been sold.

Scarcity of Provisions. In the Upper Township there has been no meat since Sunday, and no bread for several days, men being compelled to live on biscuits. When bread is to be obtained, it is Is 6d the four-pound loaf. A small ex penditure would make it a fairly passable road.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

There has been plenty of rain here during the last few days, and the river is now navigable. There are very few canoes down as yet with produce. A number of Thames natives are expected here en rouie to a meet ing to be held at Te Kuiti.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Mr. Vogel's Ministry Doomed.

Mr Vogel's detention has caused much speculation as to the fate of the Ministry. The Advertiser declares it will not live a week affcer the opening of the session, and saya a choice will have to be made between Stafford and Grey. It thinks if Stafford will come down with a local self-Government scheme, and a proposal to abolish the provinces, he will not have much difficulty in carrying the country, and disposing of Sir George Grey's claims. It asks if there is any probability of Sir George Grey modifying his views, so that the two may form a strong Ministry. Good Templars- The Good Templars are about to erect a hall for themselves. They have secured a building and section. The Roll. There are about 800 objections to voters on the Thames roll. A few has been made for political purposes. The new roll will contain over 3000 voters.

LATER.

New Reef in Queen of Beauty. A new diagonal reef has been found in the bottom level of the Queen of Beauty mine. It is a fine body of stone 2 to 3 feet thick, and of a promising quality. There will be a separate crushing from it to test its worth. The Albion opened a new leader at the bottom of Kelly's old shaft which shows good gold. The Long Drive gold melted gave 187ozs. 6dwts.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

PORT CHALMERS,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The City of Cashmere- The ship City of Cashmere arrived at noon to-day from Glasgow. A heavy S. W. gale is blowing and the vessel cannot get up to-day. The Andrew Reid from London.

Arrived : Ship Andrew Reid, from Lon don. She sailed on the 20th February, had heavy westerly weather in channel, and protracted westerly winds after wards. She waa thirty-nine days to the equator. Had poor S.E. trades and heavy S.E. weather off the pitch of the Cape. Lost her ooursera, fore-topsail, and staysail, and carried away the maintop-gallant-mast. Passage winds'were experienced across the Southern Ocean, and moderate heavy easterly weather off Stewart's Island, where she lost other sail 3. She brings 1,300 tons of cargo and 18 passengers.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Railway "Accident

At the inquest on Boiland, it transpired that the cattle stopper, into which the deceased's foot was jammed, was actually on the street footpath; that the railway authori ties greatly wished to prosecute the tres passers' on the line, bub the Provincial Solicitor said he had given his opinion that there was no power to do so. An eye-witness of the occurrence said, "By aid of the engine light he saw a man lying between the raUs, The train passed over him, and he said 'Oh, relieve my leg.'" The cow catcher encroached two feet on the street line, and was very dangerous. It should be called a "man-catcher." The enquiry was adjourned for the evidence of the railway authorities.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The " Times "on Vogel's Illness. # The Tipps this morning reviews the posi tion of tfe ] Ministry in the light of Mr Vogel's iUneas s( 1 detention at home. 'It says that the dorfui is removed, and that we cannot hope fqfMis (Vogel's) return before Septem ber. fOre can be no possible object gained by po» J^laing the opening of the session be yoad tfeMaual time, early is July. It also "■WHf' ft would bo idl» to ahutourtyaa

to the fact that the Government, as now constituted, is perhaps as weak a one as could meet the House at the present crisis." It says Sir D. McLean will have enough to attend to in native matters, and Mr Richard son in public works, and neither can be of much assistance to Ministers in other busi ness. It also remarks that neither Reynolds nor Atkinson are equal to the conduct of Government business in place of Mr Vogel. The article altogether is very hostile. It says virtually that rightly or wrongly the colony has no confidence in the present Executive without Mr Vogel.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day,

Run Over by a Train. A man nam named James Rixon, in the employ of the Harbour Board, dropped down dead in Cumberland-street. He had been drinking heavily.

At the inquest to-day on Borland, killed by a train, the driver said he heard cries to stop the train, but thought it was children. The night was" intensely dark and it was raining heavily. The inquest was adjourned. A subscription has been started for the relief of Borland's widow and six children, all girls ; the youngest three years old. The Governor was at the performance of Fakir Oolu last night. The house j was crowded.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) . . This day. Jackson's Bay Settlement. The resident agent at Jackson's Bay special settlement reports that an extensive deposit of limestone exists half-a mile from the town. He says the quantity is unlimited, and for wards samples to the Superintendent. He also picked up pieces of coal shale and ob served patches of fire-clay. The Govern ment survey party came across pine con tinuation hills of timber.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Sir Dosiald McLean

Sir Donald McLean is laid up at Hastings from an old sprain in the foot, which has turned to rheumatism or some kindred ail ment. ■It is uncertain when he leaves Napier for Wellington.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

In the Provincial Council last night the debate on the second reading of the Educa tion Bill was resumed. After six hours dis cussion the second reading was carried on the voices. There can be no doubt the prin cipal clauses will be greatly altered in com mittee.

Sixty-seven boys, and thirty-one girls have entered in the competition for the Provincial scholarship examination, which commences on June 1.

A meeting of the promoters of the Veteran Rifle Corps was held last night, when it was resolved to form a corps of old volunteers, under the title of the Reserve Corps.

A prominent Christchurch estate agent named E. Mainwaring Johnson has been arrested on a charge of giving fraudulent titles to land.

Later from Wellington.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Poor Teddy Wakefield Mr Wakefield, M.H. R., was fined again to-day for drunkenness and obscene lan guage. It is reported that the General Govern ment will not allow the Provincial Govern ment to repay advances made to it under Advances to Provinces Act, as resolved on by Council.

Serious Accident.

THREE MEN INJURED,

As we go to press, it is reported that three men have been seriously injured while engaged blasting stone for the new Hospital building. One man has had his hand blown off while blasting, and another injured by a blow from a winch handle. Particulars will appear in a later edition.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

Yesterday.

A complaint from Mr W. A, Murray, that a monopoly of purchasing land on the Waitoa river had been given to a private individual was referred to a select committee. The Provincial Treasurer replying to Mr Lloyd said there were no funds available for open ing up the East Coast road via the Hot Springs ; Mr Taylor was informed that no information had been received from the General Government as to when the Kaipara R°ailway would be open for traffic ; also as to whether the Auckland extension would be proceeded with. The Treasurer informed Mr Lundon that there were no funds to supply the £6,000 it would take to increase the Onehunga wharf accommodation; and also that no reply had been received from the General Government in respect to the granting of waste lands at Mangere to the Superintendent. In reply to Mr Bagnall, Mr Wood said that Captain Eraser had not yet reported on the petition of Messrs McGregor, Hanlan, and others. DUTY OK KAURI GUM. Mr Dargaville moved, " That in the opinion of this Council it i 3 desirable that a duty of £5 per ton be levied on all kauri gum exDorted from this colony, and that the revenue derived therefrom be declared land revenue, and applicable exclusively to pur poses of education. That a copy of this re-1 solution be transmitted to His Honor the Superintendent, asking him to forward the same to the General Government yrith. a re quest that legal effect may be given thereto;'' The motion gave rise to an animated discus sion, in which nearly all the members pre sent took part.—Mr Lusk proposed as an amendment that the matter be referred to a select committee. This was seconded by Mr Reader Wood. On the question being put that the words proposed to be left out stand part of the question, the result was :— Ayes 18 : Boylan, Buckland, Cheeseman, Crawford, Dargaville, Dignan, Goldie, Gra ham, Hamlin, Hurst, May, Morris, Reed, Roche, Ryburn, Swanson, Taylor, Wilson. Noes 16 : Bagnall, Ball, Brown, Carpenter, Davies, Douglas, Harris, Lloyd, Lundon, Lusk, McLeod, Moat, Peacocke, Prime, Shepherd, Wood. —The original motion was then put and carried. - The Grammar-school Reserve Bill was read a second time and passed through com mittee. The object of the Bill is to authorise the Superintendent to sell the reserve to the General Government. A similar bill to enable the Superintendent to sell a piece of land known as the hospital reserve, near Low and Motion's mill, was read a second time. The debate upon the Public Buildings Bill having been adjourned, the remaining business was postponed, and the house rose at nine o'clock.

THIS DAY.

PUBLIC JRESEBVBB.

The Provincial Treasurer gave notice to move for addresses to the 5 Superintendent asking him to set aside various reserves, in cluding one of 23 acres at Titirangi for «n asylum fsite, and an allotment at Derouporfc for a pilot'boQie.

NOTICES OP MOTION. Mr Moat gave notice to move for £128 grant towards Agricultural exhibitions. Mr Moat brought up the report of the Libraries committee, which measures to compel the return of books. Sir R. Douglas gave notice to move for £600 for a wharf at Wangarei Heads, and £SOO for a road between Maungakaramea and Wangarei. QUESTIONS. The question by Mr Goldie relative to the Provincial Secretary was placed on the paper for Friday. TAMAKI BRIDGE. Captain Peacocke asked the Government whether it was their intention to repair Tatnaki bridge. Mr Wood thanked the hon. member for drawing the attention of the Government to it. Mr Allwright reported that it would cost £150 to put the bridge in repair, and that sum would be placed on the supple mentary estimates.

The Provincial Treasurer said that the cost of ere-iting a pilot house at Russell|would be £250,Jand the Government did not think it desirable to incur that expense. Appli cation however would be made to the General Government for use of one of the immigrants cottages. Mr Koche asked whether the Provincial Government had received any money on account of the fourth of the proceeds from sale of conficated lands.

The Provincial Treasurer said that the General Government, instead of handing over the money for the Highways Boards to spend, had spent it themselves.

"ROMEO AND JULIET."

The announcement that Mrs George Darrell would appear last evening in the character of "Romeo was effective in drawing a laree house. Thi3 lady exhibited, the passionate lover with a full appreciation of that character, with its poetic, moonlight asso ciations ; whilst Miss Clara Stephenson looked, exceedingly pretty from the balcony as the listening, answering, lingering Juliet. Mr Darrell, as Mercutio, ap peared, to great advantage, and elicited the audible approbation of the house. We may affiirm confidently that these lead ing characters were performed in the most satisfactory manner. Mrs Jones also was ex cellent as the nurse, and exhibited that im portant personage to the life. In truth, the theatre would be incomplete without the able support of Mrs Jones who seems speci ally adapted for characters which have a natural and homely bearing. The remain ing impersonations were ably sustained by other gentleman and ladies, and without ooiDg into individualities, we may honestly state, that Shakespeare's great picture of young love at spring time in its native truth and simplicity, was never better represented in this city. This evening the pleasing play of " Jane Shore," and the laughable farce of the " Lottery Ticket" will form the bill of fare.

TONIC SOL-FA.

(To the Editor of/the EVENING Star). Si Kj _l find according to the Star of May 17 I am engaged by some ministers of religion at Parnell to teach the Tonic Sol-fa system to their " young people." Those who make any communication to the papers should at least have some regard for the truth. Now, sir, the paragraph I refer to is all I know about the matter. 1 cer tainly have been teaching a class at Parnell for the last six months (nearly all adults), and expect to commence another a3 soon as I receive the books from England, but so far as I know not connected with any religious denomination. I have noticed in your observations on the Sol-fa system at different times you lay great stress on the adapta bility of that method for teaching the young. I rejoice that such is the case, and need only refer to the fact that the London School Board and most of those in Scotland have adopted the Sol-fa method in their schools in corroboration of what you write ; but some may be led into the idea that it is suitable for children only, which is a great mistake. In the Society of Arts Examina tions, between the years 1866 and 18/1, Tonic Sol-faists have obtained nine out of the ten prizes, and 215 out of the 328 certificates. Space would not permit me to mention a tithe of the music printed in the Sol-fa notation, but I may mention the Messiah, Israel in Egypt, Judas Maccabseus, Samson, Jeptha, Solomon Mendelssohn s St Paul, Haydn's Creation, Seasons, Beetho ven's, Haydn's Mozarts, and Weber s masses, etc.,. and 28 volumes of the Tonic Sol-fa Reporter, consisting of anthems, glees, songs, etc. ; and I think I may sa ely state that no tune book has appeared of late years, which has not been printed in both notations. The motto of the Tonic Sol-fa method is-easy, cheap, and true.—Yours, &c, T. Obanwbll.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done, this day. Bank of New Zealaand—Sellers, ±-18. National Bank, 75 ; buyers, 745. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 565. South British—sellers, 50s. National Insurance— Buyers, 26s 6d. ; sel lers, 275. 6d. Standard Insurance— Buyers, Us ; sellers, 12s New Zealand Insurance (40s paid)— Sellers, 80s. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency —Sellers 80s. Caledonian—(double,) sellers, 50a. Crown Princess, 6s. Tairua—Sellers 40s. Union Beach—Buyers, Us. Bismarck —Sellers, 10s 6d. Royal Oak—Bs. Cure—Sellers, 8s 6d. Pride of Tokatea Sellers, 23 6d. Queen of May—Buyers, 10s 3d.

WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUND.

(To the Editor of.the Star.)

Sm,— In y°ur issue of last evemng tnere was an error in the sub-leader relating to the Williamson Memorial Fund, which, I trust you will correct. The sum already collected is not £200, but £350 odd. We have banked this amount and have other subscriptions promised which, I think, will make a total of £450, but we reasonably expect some returns with the 140 subscription lists which have been sent all over the province, so things are a little more cheering than your report might lead some to suppose. Trusting you will insert this letter in an early issue, I am, etc.,

F. G. EWINGTON, Secretary.

May 20, 1875.

The " Intelligent Vagrant," who has lately been rusticating at Milton, Otago, makes a remark on immigration. He says :—" Mil ton support 3 in its barracks an immigrant who is, to say the least of it, eccentric. This gentleman was kindly sent to us by Mr Colin Allan, and seems likely to remain with us a long time, employers having a ridicu lons, but, apparently, insurmountable pre iudice against him, because such of his talk as he addresses to human beings is lacom prehensible, and because he is in the habit of carrying'on animated conversations with the moat extraordinary things possible. Two or three days ago he came up the street with a leg of mutton in his hand, to which he was oommunioating, with much earnestness, bis opinion on the rather vexed subject of ''Original Sin." N

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"DELI ABLE INDEMNri* Against Lobs by Fire secured to Policy-holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPAN or NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, PROMPT SETTLEMENT OP LOSSES Characteristic featutb of the Company. W. C, KIRCALDY, Acting Mangager. Offices-25, Queen-street YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Wellesley-stbeet. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. May 21—0 P E NIN G MEETING, CITY HALL. Chairman—His Honor the Superintendent, Sir Geo. Grey, K.C.B. Addresses by Sir George Grey, the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Rev. W. Tinsley, Mr F. G. Ewington, and others. Selections of Music under the direction of Mr Mitchell. June 11—" Sound, with numerous experiments ana musical illustrations," Josiah Martin, Esq. June 25—"Customs and Traditions of Palestine,' Rev. R. S. Hassard. ' July 9—" Making your Mark," Rev. G. H. Turner. July 23—"Was Adam the First Man?" E. Ellis, August i3—"Home, Sweet Home,1' Rev. P. H. Cornford. August 27 "George Wliitefield: his Life and Labours," Bey. W. 3. Williams. September 10—"Myths," Rev. C. M. Nelson. September 24—" History of Electricity," iUustrated by numerous experiments, J. Goodall Esq. October 1!>—" Revivals." Rev. A Reid. Ostobcr 22—Subject to be announced, Rev. E. N. Broe. Tickets for the Course (to admit bearer and lady), ss. Commence at 7.25 p.m. \SJ ANTED, by a respectable young ♦ * Man, a Situation in a Store: i> v/illin? t" make himself generaliy useful.—Address "M," Stui oil:ce. "117"ANTED, a Boy for Hotel in the V V W*ikato, to assist th-> Oook, wages. 103; Cooa and Laundres* for Gentleman's family in town. — Hiinriaford'.i Registry, Hff*h-sireet. AN'iED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Asher, Hobson-street, opnosito St Matt'haw's Church. WANTED, a Furnished Bedroom, with fireplace, in a quiet house, by a single man.—Address " X.Y.Z.," Stab office. ANTED, Purchasers of a Screw Press, Cutting Press, and Perforating Machine.—Foi\particulars apply to Mr. Cucksey, Queen-street. WANTED, a situation by a respect able middle-aged person as iirst-class Cook in a Gentleman's family. First-class references.— Apply by letter to ''Cook," Star office. ANTED Known, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flux, and Fibre Mattresses; Featber Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc. etc., at T. & 11. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders for work in the Mount Eden District.—Particulars to be seen at the Mount Eden Toll House. ANTKD, Two good Workmen.— Apply to Wm. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 88, Queen-street.



W ""ANTED KNOWN, all Claims against the estate of the lato Mr. A. G. Millar must be sent in on or before the 22nd instant, addressed to J. Finch, care of National Insurance Company, Queen-street. W^ WANTED to LET, in Abercrombie street, for a rorm of years, a Six-roomed Hoiiso, with good well of water.—Apply to Mr T. Weaving, ot Mr Case'g, Wakofleld-street. \X7 .ANTED ENOWJN, that J » c' MO.RRJSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Andres Star Office. i&/ ANTED to BELL (cheap), **' White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paint*, Ploughs, Ac. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Ketal.— ALB\__D SM.AKT, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. WANTED KliOW Is, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Bioad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c., at the lowest market price, at his Sard , Custom-house, streat. 1 WANTED KNOWN, that Eobert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has E,e moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the moßt useful jNew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. K.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years experience as a practical Hort • culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. ANFeD, 500 tons o Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Eope, and ltags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, ike., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seaftelil View, and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.8.-L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, 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 Outs of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be se»n on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WAJSTED, the general public to know that W. KIKBY, corner of Qneen and Waken eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-gam Felloes, &a, *c. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand. ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced in "The Nursery List," -which will be forwarded to any address. C. T. WEEN, Mount Hobson Nursery, Kemuera. W. J* Huest & Co., Sole Town Agent. T Q, 0. F., M. IT., A. ~L\ The Members of the Good Intent Lodge will celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a SOIREE and DANCE. , , , Tea on the Table at 7 o'clock. • . Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. „ > , Double Tickets, ss; Single,^^^ . M.C. TO LET, in a respectable lpcality, a Four-roomed Cottage, furnished, four minutes walk from Union Bank. —Apply Sr_B office. rf*O LET, a Tailor's Shop "Hay- JL wards." A good opening. Near Governor Browne Hotel. Hobaon-street. Rent, 6s. SWEDINBORG'S Theological Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Arcania. Celeatit, &c , *c. S"~~_V JAMES'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musioal and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1875. Programme in future advertisement. EOWN DISTILLERY, STANLEY-STREET. The Plant and Premises are now offered FOR SALE, and possession can b» given on Ist July, Consisting of over an acre of ground, with three frontages, on a dead level with Queen-street by the new Britomart Road, and only a few minutas' walk from Queen street Wharf, the allotment is undoubtedly a valuable and improving property. The Brewery is a most substantial building, and erected at great expense by the late Mr Kirkwood. The solid masonry composing the foundations, basement floor, and fine cool vaults and cellars, combined With tha excellence of the situation for a manufacturing site, render it a very desirable investment. The complete Distilling Plant is to _ great extent adapted for brewing. The engagement made with the Government for dis continuing distillation on 30th June, necesiitateg a HDoedy sale of tha property, to enable the proprietor to wind up the bualnew witnout delay. _, W. J. CAWKWHX, Vnleka I»n«.



I^AYAL TKAIINING SCHOOL, KOHIMARAMA. i No Eligible Tender having been received for supplying Materials for Clotliing to the Naval Training School, at Kohimarama, fresh Tenders are invited, and will be received at the Custom House, - Auckland, up to noon of MONDAY, the 7th June. Form of Tender and Conditions can be seen at the Custom House, and any further particulars can be obtained from me. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. G. B. BRETON, Manager. 20th May, 1875. T^OTICE TO THE pUBLIC. UNITED SBBVIOS HOTEL, CORNJSB OF QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. WILL BE OPENED ON WEDNESDAY, liik 2CTH Instant.



THE undersigned begs to thank his numerous friends, and the public generally, for the very liberal support received from them during the many years he lias been in business, and to invite them to inspect and patronise the NEW Hotel, just completed at a very great cost. J H. docs not intend to adopt the usual practice of publishing a List of Prices of Bottles and Gallons of Wines and Spirits, but prefers asking the public to call at ))is Hotel, see its appliances, and make a trial of the articles for sale in every branch of the business. He is open also to the visits of Inspectors or Judges of the various qualities of the Goods in Stock, feeling confident that no fault can be found with any of them, and also that as he has Erected Premises tbat cannot be surpassed in any of the Colonies for finish and convenience, lie will meet with an amount of patronage that will repay liim for the large outlay he has made. JOHN HANCOCK. May 20,1875. LOST, on the 19th instant, from the Maeket Hotel, an Italiin Greyhound. Any one returning same will receivo 10s reward, and any one retaining samu after this date will be prosecuted. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR STEAM DREDGE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 29th June, 1875, at noon, for the con struction of a Steam Dredge, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Steam Dredge.'' WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Tv" T7 O R TAIRU A.—The it*\ __? Schooner Christina will sail To-morrow |Jk_ tho 2lst instant, at 6p m. For freight, &c, n.n-plv to Captuin Edwards on board. A MEBICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DTJRABLE, AND < COMPLETE' It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE Is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (alike on both, sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detract iaom the merits of any other machine. ~~ v We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT REGABD TO PRICE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other maohines, * will have the preference. Withithe Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver rive Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PKICE:- Complete in box • ** •"* With Table and Tread1e........ ••• •• • • • • Witii Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key......... £» Some thousands of these machines have now been sold _i New Zealand; and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction^ testified to m numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five years. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Throughout thk Colony. sole importers : L. D. NATHAN _s. CO., AUCKLAND. p A E R O A, THE ALLOTMENTS BEMAINING UNSOLD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURL ABB FOB PRIVATE SAfcE SAMUEL COCHBANB & SON,



pRTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Farewell Nights of those Eminent Artistes, ■ «-n-r> T T . MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL! T O - N I G H~T <TH XT E S D A V), By desire, tho great Tragic Play of 0 ____ <>_ <> JANE SHOEE! $ o()cooocoocooo () o Jane Shore Mrs. George Darrell. Alicia Miss Clara Stephenson. Hastings Mr. George Darrell. Concluding with the Farce of THE LOTTERY TICKET! Sam Poole and Company.- SATURDAY—DoubIe Programme. MONDAY—Boucicault's great six-act drama—The Streets of New York. Prices—Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Ca; Pit, Is. OTJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OP LECTURES, 1875. OPENING MEETING CITY HALL FRIDAY, 21st ISSIAHI. Chairman—Sib George Grey, K.C.B. MTTSIC TJNDER DIRECTION OF ME. MITCHELL. PROGRAMME. Chorale, "Sleepers Awake "—Choir Chairman's Address—Sir George Orey, X C.B. Son?— Gentleman Amateur Add ess "Young Men's Christian Association — The Yen Archdeaco-i Maunsell, President Song, " Weary"—Mrs Mitchell Address, " Mnd your own business —Rev vv. Cbonis, " How lovely are the Messengers"- Choir Address, "Business, and some qualifications for its su^cssful pursuit I' —Dr Ellis Song, " The Owl"—Mr Leaf Address, " Modern Religious Thought —Mr JSwington Song " Away to the Mountains Brow —Mrs Mitchell Tickets to admit two for the above, and a Course oi 10 Lectures, 5s each. May be had of the Book sellers, at the Rooms, or from any Member of Committee. Single Admission, Is. Seats reserved for Ticket-holders until quarter past 7 : commence at 7 30. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon Sec. DONSONBY HAL I FEIDAY, THE 28tr MAY, THE PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will pres»nt BYRON' 3 MUSICAL BTJRIETTA, PEA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. OVAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above will be heidinthe Lodge-room V.M.C.A. on JTRIDAY 21st. at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. rpHE Regular Monthly Meeting of A tho Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1338, JG.C , will be held THIS MVXNING, at 7 30 p.m., at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-atieet. Visitors are invited. By order of the W.M. 0. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLH VOLUNTEERS. No Parade till further orders. By order Officer Commanding District. H. HITOHENS, Hon. Sec. mo MEDICAL MEN. The Advertiser is desirous of disposing of an excellent Country Practice to a qualified Medical Practitioner.—For terms, and other particulars, apply office of this papei\ T~O BIJ ILDE RS. The Tenders for Hotel are to be delivered at my office on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect.



BOARD and Residence for a single gentleman at Mrs Partridges, Wellington street DEVONPOR T—To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-bouse, of eight rooms, on the Lake Eoad well suited fora Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. m o l _3 T. The Stores and Stables at present occupied by the Waikato B.N &CM Company, in Durham-street.— Apply on the premises. rg>o LET, that House now in the JL occupation of Kobert Whitson, Esq. situated in Graf ton Roadi-For particulars, apply to John Henderson, Painter, 53, Qaaen-street. 2__A~T7O_ISALE, a seven-roomed J^lTfrSfe X- House, outhouse, &c, and Free _____* hold Allotment, 33 _ 100, in Newton. A Five-roomed detached House, and freehold allot ment 80 _ 104 feet, in Cameron-street, Springbank; water laid on from three tanks ; flower and vegetable garden, outhouses, &c. Price, _230. Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment 33 x. 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply O HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. rp O BTJILD ER S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the Erection of an Episcopalian Church at West Hamilton, Waikato^ & Architects. TCTEW ADVERTISEMENT. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge- Legs, Loins, and Shoulders 4d. Fore Quarters 3d> Roastßeef ..' ea Boiling Beef 4a- Steaks 6d- KumpSteak 8a; rpHE~LATE BOILERHeXPLOSION. BUSINESS RESUMED. NIOHOLLS & HALL, HORSE SHOERS AND GENERAL SMITHS, Corner of Edwardeß and Upper Queen-street. rpHE above Firm, having secured the property and 1 appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb, Firewood and Coal Merchant, with the Livery and Brit Stables, adjoining their Forge beg tomtanate that they will carry on the LIVERY ana _AXI STABLING as before. Country settlers and others will meet with every convenience and attention at a reasonable rate of charges. Messrs. N. & H.are prepared to treat with Cabmen and Chape Business as soon as the machinery is put in working order, of which further notice will be given. Ovens and Stoves Made awd Repaired. TTOCAL, MUSIC IN EVERY HOME V BY THE TONIC SOL-FA METHOD of LEARNING TO SIKG. The Fifth Elementary Class on the above method, will be commenced by Mr Chablbs Blomfieid, m tite Edwardes-street School-room, on THURSDAY Evening, May 27, at half-past seven. ,■•... The object of these Classes being to teach the people to Sing at Sight, and to improve the Singing generally in our Congregations, Schools, and Homes, Sunday-school Teachers, Good Templars, and aU young persons are particularly invited to become "subscriptions for the Bix months' course:—Gentle men. loß{ Ladies, 7b 6<l; Children, sb, including P. G. BWINGTON, Bon. Secretary.



HPENDERS will be received at this -*- office until SATURDAY, the 22nd May, for the Erection of an Engine Shed at Mercer, in accord ance with drawings and specifications to be seen at this office. A deposit of one per cent, to accompany each tender. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, May 17, 1875. , JAMES LAWLEE.—Left Cliefoo, China, about eight years ago for Auckland. He was tall, dark complexioned. and slightly pock marked ; age about 40 to 45 ye«« A» 7 ™£™»tlon will be thlnkfully received by Philip VJm. Lowe, Postmaster, Glin, County Limerick, Ireland; or P. A. Phillips, Town Clerk, Auckland. m o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of Satu'aas"» the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect!. GEORGE PARK ER, TAILOR AND CLEANER OF CLOTHING, Albert-street, opposite Aberdeen Boot Factory. Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned, dyed, and renovated, so that they will look equal to new. A first-class tot guaranteed for all orders. - Note the address:—Albert-street, opposite the Aberdeen Boot Factory. GEORGE SIBBIN AUCTIONEER, [Established ISGI.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, payments prompt. CORNER MART, Queen and Wyndham-streets. Auckland. April 29,1875. __^ TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN AND canary fanciers. TO BE SOLD, a well-bred Pointer Dog, short over two seasons 6 Superior Canaries, bred in the Colony. POULTRY—FowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons. PRODUCE—BO sacks Taurangi Potatoes, Onions, 15 kegs butter, 5 cases Canterbury Bacon and . Hams, 50 cases Apples, Beef. GROCERIES—2O boxes Tea, 11 bags Co.'s No. 1 Sugar, 1 case Dr. Tonwsend's Sarsaprilla. Lot of Sashes and Doors. TO-MORROW", At Twelve o'clock. IMPORTANT TO BIRD FANCIERS. TO BE SOLD BY. AUCTION. 6 VERY SUPERIOR CANARIES, • Bred in the Colony. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 1 o'clock p.m. BACON! HAMS! Ex S.S. Wellington @ Lytelltohv R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at bis mart, Queen-street, to-morrow, at 1 o'clock p.m., ex s.s. Wellington @ Lyttelton, RA> A J 5 cases Canterbury Bacon ana Hams. Terms cash. FRIDAY, MAY 21. PORTLAND CEMENT. WALNUT CENTRE TABLE. HARMONIUM. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 21st instant, . at 11 o'clock, Handsome Walnut Centre Table, excellent Har monium by Cramer of London, Spring seated Couches, Six Rep Covered Chairs, Loo Tables, Carpets, Copying Press, Single Brass Bedstead, Half-Tester Iron Bed steads, Bedding, Marble Top Toilet Mirror, Dinner Service, Plate Rack, Cooking Utensils, Ship's Stove, etc., etc. At 12 o'clock, to close consignments— 9 casks Portland Cement. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 21. ; y CORN EXCHANGE. THE WHATIPU SAW-MILLS, MANU KAU HARBOUR. . BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES IN POSSESSION, UNDER BILL OF SALE. G. W. BIN NE V TT7TLL sell by auction at the Com VV Exchange, on Friday, the 21st May, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whatipu Saw-Millß, Manukau Harbour. Two years at work. Steam and Water power. Two Breaking-down Saws, one Circular, and. ' everything requisite for carrying on a large trade: cuts about 200,000 feet of timber monthly. Splendid freehold Kauri Forest; sufficient Timber to keep Mill at work for 20 1 ; fully one million feet of Timber in «j«sek, which can be driven to Mill any time; i Driving Dams, which are built on the creek, 3 collect sufficient water to drive during the driest season. Contractors are at work keep ing up supply. , Tramway from Mill to Wharf (worked by horses); p where vessels can load at any time, there being 18 feet of water at low tides. Houses.— Manager's House; Six Cottages. 1 Store —Well stocked with saleable Goods; aver ■ age sales per month, £350. 5 Bullocks. —Team of 13 first-class young cattle. Contracts.—The whole work at Mill is done by contract, and timber can be put on wharf ready for shipment at as low a price a8 any ] Mill in the Province. Position.—The position of the Mill commands f the trade of the Waikato and other West Coast ports, and vessels trading to the Manu iau guarantee cheap freights to the Southern Markets, at the same time timber can be de ' livered from the wharf to Auckland at the r same freight as is paid from the Mills on the East Coast. . I The demand for Timber has always been fully * *■ equal to the supply, at the highest rates ob» j tamable. 6 Over one million of JTiinber in &c booms. THUS :—Xa.OOO cash, Ulaaoa 8, 0, iM 9 ttOßtbS - omiHory noiwi wouwd on the property, v-v.:O