TWO SHARKS CAUGHT.

We yesterday related how a shark had bpen caught in the harbour. This morning another was caught on almost the same spot to the west of the watermen's steps. He was seen early disporting himself with his dorsal tin above the surface of the water, and Hunt and King, juu , the watermen, put off in a boat to try and effect his capture. After .some time the monster swallowed the bait, and was held fast by the hook and line. Waterman Hawkes then approached in another boat with a harpoon, and after some trouble succeeded m getting a good shot, the blade entering just behind his head. He was then killed and hauled in. The two ugly carcases were on view to-day in a tent close to the steps, and a large number of persons at 6d per head stopped to have a look at them. We should suggest their being sent as a present to King Tawhiao, who is very fond of the dried fish.

TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY WEST.

(Per^favor of the Star.)

Gentlemen, —As I shall not be in town when the official declaration of to-day's poll ing is made, I take this mean 3of thanking the 300 or 400 electors who voted for me. I ask you not to be discouraged, as the policy which we contend for will assuredly soon triumph throughout the colony, notwith standing the result of to-day's election.—l am, gentlemen, yours faithfully,

J. M. Dargaville.

April 14, 1875,

CITY EAST ELECTION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —Permit me to state in reply to the anonymous writer in this morning's Herald, signing himself "1690," that I have no intention whatever of retiring from the con test. G-. Holdship.

CITY EAST ELECTION AND THE CRISIS.

To G. Holdship, 3fsq., by favor of the

Evening Star

[advertisement. ]

Sib, —Allow me to begin with assuring you that you are a gentleman for whom I have the highest respect, and not only so, but a sincere liking, so far as I have had the pleasure of knowing you. I respectfully solicit you to understand that there are many supporters of Mr Rees, at the present crisis, ■who think it their duty to the province to support him on special grounds, and not at all in disparagement of your general qualifications as compared with those of Mr Reea. It so happens that this gentleman has associated his name effectually with the question that is just now all important to this portion of the colony, namely, that there should be a thorough overhauling of the dealings of the General Government with this Province in the matter of land purchase from the natives, and in the matter of financial transactions. These are the momentous questions which, above all, Sir George Grey is expected to deal with ; and ib is of the greatest conse quence that his hands should be strength ened as much as possible for that purpose. If you, sir, would think proper to take this view of the crisis, you would earn the warm gratitude of the com munity by furthering the election of Mr Rees, not as a better or abler man than yourself—for [an honest and successful man of business has ability of the best kind—but as identified with a cause that we are all vitally interested in advancing at the present crisis. If,-however, you do not agree in this view, at least you will please to under stand that our support of Mr Rees is no slur upon you, nor arising from any want of regard.—l am, &c, An Elector who Signed your Requisition.

TELEGRAPHIC

LATEST THAMES NEWS

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Crown Princess.—The Company is wind ing by machinery to-day from bottom level. Gold is shewing in specimen leader winze.

The Caldonian is now retorting, and has 780 ounces of clean amalgam, and the proba ble yield will be 300 ounces of gold.

The Cure got some nice specimens this morning, and is still breaking down rich stuff. The reef looks well.

The City of London start crushing to-day at the Kuranui battery. A fair start has been made with sinking the shaft.

Major Keddell, the Commissioner ap pointed to conduct the investigation into the issue of miners' rights at Ohinemuri, arrived here last night, and purposes issuing a notice of the mode in which the investigation will be conducted. It will probably commence next Monday.

Mr James Mackay arrived this morning to regulate the office business, and leaves immediately for Nelson, where his father is dangerously ill, and not expected to recover. Latest.

The Caledonian has 324 ozs retorted gold from 45 tons of general and I cwt of picked stone.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. New Leader in the Tokatea.

Fifty pounds of specimens were obtained from the new leader better known as the South end of the mine. This is an important find.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sudden Death. A woman named Pohlen died suddenly this morning at Harapipi. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Things are very dull generally. Mr Mooney, Government Insurance Agent, is here. He has been giving the Waikato a thorough canvassing.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Maori Wedding. Thia event was announced by the firing of a salute of six guns from the whaleship James Arnold. Hamura, a son of the chief Thaka Tai, was the happy bridegroom. The marriage ceremony took place at Paihia Church. The breakfast was laid out in a new raupo building erected for the occa sion, seventy feet long. The refreshments ■were most lavish ; 3 bullocks, 17 pigs, 300 cakes, 300 puddings, 350 loaves, potatoes, kumeras, and melons in immense quantity. The wedding-cake cost £6. The drinkables consisted of champagne, wine, beer, &o. About 100 Europeans sat down to a most sumptuous breakfast, carried out in Al style. Thaka, Mongonui, and others were most attentive to all the guests. There were* numerous waiters nicely dressed, also door keepers. There were about nine relays of guests, amounting to seven hundred people. Over a thousand people were on the ground. The children's feast wa3 laid on a mat 40 feet long. The cake was piled along this four inches high. Some of the youngsters had to slacken up belts before retiring. The re mainder of the food was given to various tribes. This wedding cost £200 besides their own labour, and good dancing was kept up to a late hour. The jovial captain of the James Arnold closed the event with the firing of cannon.

Shipping. ■Arrived—Bonita. Departures—Maud, for Auckland ; Venture, for Whangaruru.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER .

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Mr Ormond's Superintendental Career

The Telegraph, last night reviews Mr Ormond's Superintendency during his term of office from 18G9. After referring to the personal system of Government, having dis pensed with an Executive.it says: —"He took office at a time when, not only was the colony, but the province, beset with difficul ties both pecuniary and social. The Pro vincial Treasury was empty, the revenue did not amount to £11,000 per annum, the settlers were on the verge of bankruptcy, and the colonial produce market was at its lowest ebb. During Mr Ormond's term of office we have seen this changed, and it now devolves upon us to present the prosperity due to the administration of Superintendent, and show how mtuh we owe to tbe circumstances in the existence of which he can claim no merit, but which, had they been skilfully controlled, would have placed us in afar better position financially. In December, IS7O, the province possessed 795,000 acres of waste lands. The Superin tendent sold in four years 156,000 acres, at 8s 9d per acre on an average. The Telegrapli compares the rate in other provinces and shews that Hawkes' Bay sells the cheapest, and it asserts that less has been done to increase the number of holdings than in the othei' provinces, and that land is rented to pastoral tenants at a less rate than in other parts of the colony. In the year 1870 there were .339 holdings in Hawkes' Bay, which were decreased the following year by no less than 70 ; while in 1872 and 1873 the numbers were respectively 350 and 351. By the last agricultural statistics, the total number of holdings is set down at 388, being only an increase in five years of 49, while within four-fifths of that time, as we have shown, about no less than 156.506 acres of crown land were disposed of. During the last session of Council, general opinion manifested itself in an unmistakable manner that his Honor was forced to bring forward a resolution to amend our land regu lations ; the cure was attempted when the disease was past remedy. A skilful diag nosis of the case was taken for the future treatment of all land applied for at 5s per acre, which were permitted by the new regulations to be put up at auction and sold at the upset price. Some of these lands had been declared, of an unagricultural character, many years previously and were therefore prac tically locked up for the exclusive use of the runholder. As an illustration of the sapiency of this policy, we may assert a well-known fact that lands sold by public auction at 5s per acre changed hands within a few days at an advance of 35s per acre. It is idle to state that Bis Honor could not prevent this gross maladministration. He possessed power to reserve any lands for purposes of public utility. In the management of public works for the weal of the province, and the colony, John Davies Ormond has tried his hand for years, and been conspicuous for egregious failure. The Premier at one period went out of his way to compliment Mr Ormond on his Public Works Statement. His warmest supporter could not do so as a Provincial Administrator. He has been weighed in the political balance, and been lamentably found wanting. If His Honor took office when the Treasury was empty, and retires from the post of the Superinten dency leaving a large balance to the credit of the province, it can also be said he found a rich and large Crown lands estate, and leaves the province with scarcely an acre left.

Heat of the Weather. The thermometer stood yesterday at 71° in the shade, and 9i> o in the sun at noon.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Cargo for New South Wales

The screw collier, Easby, sailed for Sydney to-day, fjwith a full cargo and 72 passengers Three full cargoes of grain from Lyttellon to Sydney have been arranged for, and it is expected that this is the beginning of an extensive trade with New South Wales. The Rangitikei Election. Mr Ballance is stumping the country districts for Mr Fox's vacant seat most vigorously, and holding meetings at all the settlements. Even his opponents now say that they think he may be returned. Mr Hutchison has been the least energetic of the three in working. Sickness— Monster Hotel. Very little is now heard of sickness among the population. In last night's Post a writer suggests the building of a monster hotel on the reclaimed land near the theatre, by means of a public company. Entertainments. The Rev. Charles Clark and Miss Christian perform two nights longer. They take well. Both, seem to be highly popular. The theatre is a little slack; but the Bates are leaving no stone unturned to com mand success.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Resignation of the Executive.

On the Provincial Council assembling last evening at 5 p.m., Mr Montgomery stated that the Executive had handed in their re signations to his Honor the Superintendent at ten o'clock yesterday morning. Perhaps some honorable member would say what had been done. The Council sat in silence for some minutes, when Sir Cracroft Wilson rose, and said he had been sent for, but could not form an executive. Messrs Wynn, Williams, and Maskell said the same thing. The Council then adjourned till five to morrow. LATEST. The New Executive. 2 p.m. The new Executive is announced as fol lows : Sir Cracroft Wilson, .President; Hon. J. Buckley, portfolio, no office ; Hon J. T. Peacock, Secretary of Public Works ; Wil liam Maskell, Provincial Secretary and Treasurer ; and Mr Wynn Williams, Provin cial Solicitor.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. - Death in a Well. A sad accident has occurred at Broad Bay. A young man, William Styles, was going down a well to rescue a calf which had fallen in, when he was overpowered by foul air and killed. He was a native of the district, and much respected. An inquest is being held to-day. The Agnes, of Auckland, has sailed for Lyttelton.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday.

Painful Accident

John Fulham, engaged in pile driving, re ceived a nasty injury by the monkey jam ming his head against the piles. His jaws were smashed and head bruised, and he lies in a very precarious state. The Lottery Case. Mr Bathgate, R.M., has been subpoened as a witness in the case of the Police v. Dod son in the Derby sweep case, he being secre tary to the land lottery in '68. Hours of Female Work.

Kirkpatrick and Glendining were charged at the Police Court-by one of their machinists with an infringement of the Female Work ing Act. The Bench dismissed the case, and expressed an opinion that there had been 'false swearing on each aide.

Adulteration of Food.

In a case this morning the Inspector of the Adulteration of Foods Act v. Oliver, the Magistrate decided that by the last provision in section four sellers of adulterated food or drink are not liable to a penalty if such articles have not been previously notified in the Gazelle of the province in which such seller shall reside to be adulterated or irK pnre; the two "nots" in the provision neutralise each other. The Bench stated that the Inspector could never obtaia a con viction until the Act was altered.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Manslaugter Case- The coroner's jury found a verdict of man slaughter against Morgan Jones, contractor, under whom the men were killed on Mon day. Bail was allowed.

There were twenty candidates for the Town Clerkship last night. Mr Gulby, a barrister, was appointed.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

205 head of cattle were yarded, and 500 sheep. Beef averaged 35s to 403 per 100 lbs. Mutton, 15s to 20s. There was a large at tendance, and brisk market.

GREYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

An important petition is being numerously signed by the miners of Grey Valley to the Superintendent and Council of Nelson, pray ing for the immediate abolition of Road Boards, and for an expression <of opinion in favour of the abolition of the provinces.

The contract for the formation of the Brunner railway is finished, and the line taken over by the Government. Tenders for permanent way are expected to be called for in a few days.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Ageuoy.)

This day,

Arrived : Schooner Peerless from Kai para. The yacht Jessie Niccol has not yet shown up.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Presa Telegram Agency.) This day

Several instances having came to the knowledge of the Commissioner of Customs of receipts in the colony of two invoices for sale of goods. s One being of smaller value than the other, Saparently with a view to defraud the Customs in an ad valorem duty ; strict orders have been given to the officers of the Customs to have all the packages shipped by the firms known to have acted as above, opened and thoroughly examined on arrival in the colony. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce the scale of mercantile charges, subject to the following alterations, was adopted : —

Collecting and remitting rents, five per cent, to 10 per cent ; collecting and remit ting interests, 5 per cent, to 10 per cent. ; on procuring moneys on mortgage, 1 per cent, to 2£ per cent. ; and on English and Foregin bills, 10 per cent.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Water 'Works Company is being formed at Lake Mairiro with a capital of £20,000 in pound shares, 6000 shares have already been subscribed.

Margaret Collins charged with infanticide at Milton was found guilty of manslanghter with a recommendation to mercy. She was sentenced to two months with hard labor. The judge directed that prisoner be kept from the other females in gaol.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day

Arrived : Schooner Peerless, from Kai para, after a seven days passage. She reports calms and light weather on the West Coast, and light northerly winds through the Straits up the East Coast. All well.

THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A CHILD.

The inquest on the death of the new-born infant of Mrs. Barton, of Willow-street, Freeman's Bay, was resumed this afternoon, at the Rob Eoy Hotel, before Dr. Philson, Coroner.

Francis Thomas Bayntun, medical practi tioner, member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, deposed that he had repeatedly visited Bridget Barton since her confinement, and had seen her to-day. She Is the mother of the deceased child. He be lieved that she was in an unsound state of mind, and unfit to appear at the present inquest. She is in an excited state, and con fined to her bed. On the evening of the Bth April, Mr W. Barton called at his house and asked him to see his wife, who had de livered of a newly-born infant, in order that he might give him a certificate of the cause of. the death of his child. He went about eight o'clock. The house is in Willow street. He found a dead male child wrapped in a cloth laid on a sofa. The body was not quite cold. There was no external marks of violence on the body. He found the mother in bed. She commenced speaking, and point ing to her sister, said she would put a rope rounde her sister's neck. Subsequently she spoke raeionally, but did not refer to the child's death. He did not ask any questions, as she appeared in a very excitable state. From what he observed and heard, he declined to give a certificate. Previous to being confined Mrs Barton drove all the inmates out of the house, except her husband, who was away at work. She then shut herself in her room and fastened the door. When admittance was gained to the room the child was found dead as described. He advised the husband to report the matter to the police, which he did. He con sidered that she was insane. On the 10th he made an examination of the body by the desire of the jury. The child was fully developed and in good condition. There were no appearances of violence. The vessels of the brain were slightly congested, not enough to indicate that the child had been suffocated ; otherwise healthy. The lungs, liver, and heart were sound, fully ex panded, and full of air. The amount of blood was natural. He could not account for its death ; there was no indication of death by unfair means ; he thought if; pos sible that the child's death might have resulted from a fall or neglect at the pro per moment, and exposure to the cold.

Dr. Thomas B. Kenderdine had known Bridget Barton for eight years, and bad attended her and her family more or less during that time. He had attended her for several diseases, and he always regarded her as being of unsound mind, but not dangerous.

Holora Gavin, sister of Mrs. Barton, de posed that on the morning of Thursday last her sister was very excitable, and slammed the doors and threw the chairs about in an alarming state. She was not prepared for her confinement.

The rest of this witnesses' evidence was similar to the statement of Dr. Bayntun.

Maria Ann Barton, Sarah Ann Clave, gave corroborative evidence.

The jury then retired, and were consider1 ing the verdict when we went to press.

"STILL WATERS."

The fine drama, with its poetical title, " Still Waters Run Deep," from the pen of Tom Taylor, was successfully produced last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The house was well filled on the occasion, and many passages in the play were generally applauded. The success of this drama de pended mainly on the leading members, as the parts allotted to the others ere simple and unshowy. Mr Darzell as John Mildmay, was a truthful representa tion of the original ; Mrs Darrell also, was equal to the Mrs Sterabold, and threw a large amount of vivacity into the scene. Miss Clara Stephenson was effective and pleasing as Mrs Mildmay. The characters of Captain Hawksley by Mr Aveling, and Potter by Mr Deering, were vigorously portrayed. Mr Poole was excel lent as Dunbilk. The lively farce of "Two Heads is Better than One," completed a good entertainment. Mr Poole's benefit will take place to-morrow evening.

Late Telegrams.

DRURY.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Papakusa Election

There is not much excitement over the election. Several voters have arrived from Auckland for Mr Criapc. Mr Crawford is likely to get returned with a very small majority.

Mr German Reed has lately introduced Macaulay's New Zealander in the guise of a Fijian, into his entertainment. In a sketch by Mr A'Beckett, entitled "The Ancient Britons," which Mr German Reed produced, a traveller from Fiji is introduced hi the year A.D. 5005, wandering about on the Lambeth bank of the Thames, contend plating thence ths ivy clad ruins of the Palace of Westminster and the remains of Westminster Bridge and the Thames embankment. A good deal of fun is gob out of a guide book he carries with him, and out of his intercourse with a few remaining specimens of those wirom he calls " savages," and who retain the manners and customs of their 19fch centuiy ancestors.

l-MI m ENIMO S pfAE, THURSDAY, AFF,IL_IS,Jg7S.__



F. H. LEWISSON has Just Opened 200 GoW Lockets, and they are on view in his window. — [Advt.] COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong, Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity andPdiatictness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery M abliskcaent in town and country.-(Advt.)



£~%2, W 7" ANTED to Purchase a ffi °!!" fljjg * T Three or Four-roomed Cottage in the Suburbs, together with about a quarter of an acre of land. There must be a good well on the premises. Apply to HEKEY E. WILLIAMS, Kstate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a daily or resident Governess; state accomplishments, refer ences, and terms, to Box 82, P. 0., Auckland. ANTED to LET, a comfortable furnished room, with lire place, terms moderate.—Apply " M.M.," Star office. "\I7ANIED, a respectable young V T person to assist in the care of a family; good references required.—Addresß "N.G.," Stah office. ___________ WAITED, a respectable Boy to assist in waiting at table. —E. Waters, Queen street WAIN TED, Ladies to know that in consequence of numerous applications I have resumed the hiring out of Sewing Machines, payment for which goes to purchase the Machine.— Geo. W. lieslop, Engineer, The Kitting Shop, Shortland-itrebt, WANTED, a Boy about 14 years old, used to Blacksmithing.—Apply to morrow to Herbert 11. Smith, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Waverley Hotel, Queen-street. "YA7A.NTKI), a competent Dress- TT maker, one with a knowledge of Millinery preferred.—Apply, before eleven o'clock to-morrow, S. & J. Ji. Vaile. ANTED, good General Servants for town ; also for Coromandel —Mrs Coil's Select Registry office, Upper Queen-street. Wa. NTE D, a Housemaid.— at the Aurora Hotel. WANTED, Nursing by a respectable person; monthly or otherwise. —Apply io "L.L.," Post-office, Newton. Tl7 ANTED, a MINE MANAGER * • for the Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited). —Applications to be sent to the Office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before Tuesday, April 20, 1875, at noon. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. WANTED, a good General Servant, Apply at this office, or to Mrs G. M. Eeed, St. George's Bay, Parnell. WANTED, by a respectable Woman a situation as Nurse; has first-class testi monials. — Address Mrs Galbraith, care of Mrs Shayles, Onehunga, WANTED, by a respectable middle aged Woman, a situation as Housekeeper ; good references. —Address " J. 8.," Stab office. WANTED, a young Man accus tomed to the Butchering; one that can serve in the Shop.—Apply to Mrs Hammond, Grey street- WANTED, a Man to take 20 pairs of Watertights, strong and light ; also, a strong Boy as Apprentice.—Apply immediately to C. Lucas, Queen-street, ' nehunga. ANTED, a strong active Woman as General Servant; must be able to wash and iron.—Apply at Edgar's Registry office, Welles ley-street East. 0 BUTCHEBS—Wanted a steady Young Man; one accustomed to riding out with orders. —Apply to J. Longley, Butcher, Onehunga. ANTED, Brickmakers; highest wages to good workmen —Apply Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED, for Hamilton, Waikato, a first-class General and Shoeing Black smith.—Apply T. & S. Morrin. ANTED, a Married Couple, with out encumbrance, for a farm at Mangere.— For particulars, apply to J. H. Witheford, New market. ANTED KNOWN, the best price given for broken Hint Glass at Auck land Glass Works. Union-street. WANTED, a situation as Governess, English Music, Leather Work, and Wax Flowers. —Address " L.," Star office. WANTED the Public to know that Biordan has opened a first-class Cafe and Restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Tort-street, Dinner—comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One Shilling. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, arid dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. AJSTKD KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED KNOWN, that the Boad is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the SaviDg's Bank, two doors below.—i"ord, Potter, and Ca., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 198, Queen-street. WANTED 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, Hails, Hardwood felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Waken eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, nd Bed-gum Felloes, Ac, _c, always on hand. A aarge supply of the beat Newcastle Coke now on hand



WANTED, 500 toca of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Motal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Kays ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, Ac., at BATTYE <3s CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-Street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager B/ANTED XNOWJN, that j! V*' MORRISON is prepared 4o execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pikes.—Address Star Oftici. : WANTED KNOW.N, that The Pantheon is BEMOVED to 193, Queen street, next Edson'a, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel.-Ford, Potter, and Co. ~V& 7ANTEDT~a~GeneraI Servant. — V V Apply to Mrs M. !Niecol, North Shove. WAIN TED, a Man whounderstands. Milking, ard bo make himself generally useful.—Apply to H. Hardiugton. Mauukan Hotel. ANTED KNO W N that GAKKETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New JirJck Building, in "WiikefieM-stre-et, where they will supply their customers as ijsm]. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAKli_l 1 BROTHERS,- Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Walcefiekl-street. ■\T7aNTED KNOWN, that The W Pantheon is REMOVED to IDS, Queen stieet, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel.—Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that the Pa heon ii REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next Kdson's, Chemist, and opposite the AlbertfHotel -Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, G«lvaai3ed Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, <fee. N.B.- Bishest price given for all kinds of old M.etal.—ALFßiiD 8 JSiAJ.il1, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hors<% Cattle. Sheep, &c,, continues to give Mfce 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. _ Kirst-rate local testimonials may bs te-n on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONKS, Saddler, Queen street. rpO LET, Sittingroom and Two Bed- JL rooms, with Pantry and use of Kitchen; all large and airy; house new.—For address, apply Stak office. "P OVAL ALBEET L.0.L., NO. 2. The Quarterly Meeting of the above -will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-street, on Friday even ing, 10th instant, at 7.'ii) p.m. sharp. After the usual business a Royal Arch Purpio Lecture will be given. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. 13RINOE of wales theatre _JL_ ————————— BY SPECIAL PBS IRK, Those eminent artistes, ME AND MRS GEORGE DARRELL, TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), For the list time, in the Great Drama, THE WOMAN IN BED ! THE WOMAN IN RED! Positively the La3t Time. Friday—Benefit of Miss PUty Holt and Mr Sam Poole. "lhe Mexican Tigresa" and " Time and the Hour." In Preparation—The Burlesque of "Orpheus and Kurvdice PRICES :—Cinci-E, 45.; Stalls, 3s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may bo ordered for 10.4.0. CH 0E A L HAL Ij. Monday evening, April 10, a Grand Concert in aid of the Engineer and City Band fund, under the patronage of His Honor Sir G. Grey, K.C'.B.; His Worship the Mayor, the City Council, Major Gordon, Captain W. Anderson, officers and members of the various Volunteer Corps. Tickets, 2s Od each. rs I T V ~H A L L. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1875. THIS EVENING'S PROGRAMME. Part I. Grand Select Overture Orchestra Horizontal Bar Messrs Elder and Bernard Motto Song Mr P. O'Hare Chinese Pagoda Mr E Clair Double Song and Dance Mettaui Brothers Bouquet of Melodies Master Fitz Bone Solo Mr H. Emerson Sensational Performance on the Trapeze Mdlle. Blanche. Intermission of Ten Minutes. Part 11. Operatic Overture Orchestra Tumbling Messrs Olivar and Gonzales Silver Bell Jig Mr E. Clair Scene from the Colleen Bawn Mr A. Smith Sang and Dance Mr P. O'Hare Contortion Act Eugene and Lorenzo Stump Oration Mr J. Beaureghard Khadmanship Mr H. Emerson To conclude with the side-splitting Extravaganza, entitled— OBEYING ORDERS! Colonel Bullet Sonor A. Gonzales Miss Gun Mr P. O'Hare Servant Mr J. Beaureghard God Save the Queen ! smoking strictly prohibited. Manager Senor A. Gonzales ' Stage Director Mr E. Clair Leader of Orchestra Mr L. Macginnes A Select Quadrille Party will be formed at the close of the Entertainment. Prices of Admission :—First class. 3s; sedbnd class, 2s. Tickets to ba obtained at the Occidental, City Club. Royal Mail, and Victoria Hotels. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 8 sharp. ITT-STKEET WESLEYAN METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANN I VERSA EY. SERMONS On behalf of the above will be preached in the MORNING AND EVENING, And an ADDRESS delivered in the AFTERNOON Of SUNDAY, THE 18th APRIL, By the REV. W. J. WILLIAMS, THE ANNUAL SOIREE Will tie held on WEDNESDAY, THE 21st APRIL. Tickets, Is 6d. THE Misses Craig's Seminary, corner of Hardinge and Graham-streets.—The Second Quarter will commence on Thursday, 15th inst. T^- AY A L BRIGADE. Garrison Gun Drill To-morrow evening, at 7.30. Meet at Albert Barracks. E. LEROY, Captain. April 15th, 1875. G~~ OOD IJN VESTMENT.—A party with £300 capital could make £300 per annum ineiushing Banes, Ac.—Apply A. Domwell. A UCKLAND TEACHERS' ASSOCIA iL t i o n. The first meeting of the Monthly Training Class for practice in the art of teaching will be held at the Training School. Choral Hall, on FRIDAY evening, 16th April, at 7 o'clock. An object Lesson will be given to a class of child ren, to be followed by friendly criticism and dis cussion. All engaged in teaching are invited to attend. \ UCKLAND WESTERN ACADEMY. jCv Mr. Mason's School, Pitt-street, Newton.—The Second Quarter will commence on Monday, the 19th instant. An Evening Class. " Mason's Geography of New Zealand," fourth thousand. T^TOTICE TO BUILDERS 7. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, 16th instant, for alterations and additions to the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOSEPH CAFFERY, Proprietor. LOST, on Monday, the 12th instant, between Onehunga Wharf and Auckland, a Mule Canary.—Anyone returning same to George Proud, Chapel-street, will be handsomely rewarded. BOUT 100 acres of Land for Sale seven miles from the Town of Tauranga. A splendid mill site; big stream, and fall of water run ning through it, capable of developing 50-horse power all the year round. To close a partnership account. Excellent soil. £150.—Enquire J. Howden, Jeweller, Shortland-street,



GENUINE SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Beg to inform his numerous customers and the public that.he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been RE-MA.RKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say hat he i 3 more particularly his desire to CLEAR OUT A HEAVY SURPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS. AND CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE \ Without including Manchester and other plain Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &c. AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AKD DRE3S MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, 4c, &c, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following REDUCTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Qnilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, Ac, 12£ to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20jpe cent reduction Black Alpaccas v Cob- rgs, French Blerinoes, and all plain Goods, 12£ to 20] per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, &c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars/Hosiery, Ac, 15 o 25 per cent redaction. Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. ff»- THIS IS THE FIRST OLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AND IS A GENUINE ONE. H. ATKINS, LATW HAY AND HONEYMAN. i ' m o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 19th instant for the Erection of a Building at Dedwood. R. KEALS & SON, . Architects. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES for December, 1875, may be obtained on application at the office of the Board of Education. FREDERICK J, MOSS, Bfloretarjr<



-vr o T I G E. II PEAESE'S, || GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY, || FOR ONE MONTH, fci CLEARING OUT THE WHOLE STOCK GREAT SACRIFICE, ! CONSISTING OF — ! i New Win ter Goods, 'Winceys, ■ , - Bed Tick, . !|R Sheetings, Counterpanes, Jfjfj Calicoes, Long Curtains, Shawls, if jl Dresses, Hosiery, Gloves, Lace, Eibbons, Velvets, || Ruffles, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, |jl Stags, Shirts, Ties, Collars, 19 Belts, Braces, Silk !|,jj Umbrellas, Iw &c, &c. ||| * * Customers taking quantities will be dealt with most liberally, as the Cheap Sale is perfectly genuine and under COST PRICE. Ti END ER S are invited for the Building of a Steamer for the Auckland and North Khore Steam Kerry Company (Limited). Plans, Specifications, and Conditions maybe seen on application to the Manager, at the Company's Office, Bank .Buildings. 'I lie lowest or »ny tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by noon of May 4, 1875. H. W. HEATH. Manager. Auckland, April 13, 1875. WELL WORTHY OF INSPECTION THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, AT S. & J. E. VAILE'S. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, In Oxford Mixtures. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITES In Superior Daik Silk Mixtures, Diagonals, and Dark Venetians. VERY CHOICE GOODS. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND SHIRTS, quite new. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HATS In all the New Shapes, Soft and Stiff Felts. VW Well worthy of Inspection— THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, . 835- At S. & J. R. VAILE'S. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL !! ! OUR 40s. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT Is equal in Quality, Style, and Fit to anything you can get made for £3 10s. OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OF REAL GEE LONG TWEED, At 335., 1 In Choice Colors, Defies Competition ■ OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACK CLOTH VEST, At Bs. 6d., Is a Special Good Line ! S. & J. R. V A I LE. IN TROUSERS AND VESTS, DOUBLE 1 AND SINGLE-BREASTED, 1 We . I have ■ a Very Large I Assortment in Prices I From 18s. 6a. to 40s. The Patterns are all good, and the cut undeniably First rate, US'- At S. &J. K. VAILE'S. j& WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING, Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, Mole Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. t S. & J. B. V A I L E. NOW LANDING, ex Helena, from Lyttelton, and For Sale by the Subicriber :— 800 bags Prime Canterbury Oats 100 bags Tartanea Seed Oats 50 bags Rye Grass Seed 10 kegs Canterbury Butter < 1 ton Canterbury Cheese • Also, hourly expected per Medora— Wood's FJour, in sacks, hundreds and fifties, Bran, Sharps, &c, &c. LEVI W. EATON. April 15,1875. TO-MORROW, NOON. - , I MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. I ARTHUR'S MART. ; I IMPORTANT TO SPORTSMEN. A WELL-BRED AND THOROUGHLY TRAINED SETTER DOG AND RETRIEVER BITCH. Any tiial given. PO TJ L T B, V—Fowls', Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Guinea Fowls, Pigeons, Sing Doves. PRODUCE — Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Bacon, Butter, Flour, Bran, Beef. 5 kegs Whangarei Butter. * \ GROCERIES-Tea, Sugar, Candles. Also, Under Writ of Fi. Fa. . . ' HFFBEHOLD FURNITURE * EFFECTS; Coß alstlnC °f tlour, Bedroom, Kitchen, Mid .:j O»Ti»r*l Kino* Fff'AK W»w»tMw Or-rrt. ■