TELEGRAPHIC.

MANUKAU HEADS.

(From our own Correspondent.) ; x This day. a^h he Southern Cross 5a in sight.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Tairua Objections.

The objections to the A jax license, Tairua, ■were withdrawn to - day,., the questions of dispute having been settled by the amalga mation of interests brought about by the Warden at the Warden's Coutt to-day. Mr McQuillan sued the Greenville for the Justin-Time claim, Karaka, on the ground of non-working. The plaintiff was nonsuited on the ground that his mate was not associ ated with him in the plaint. The Windsor Castle (new tribute) trial crnshiDg ton yielded 23 dwts. gold.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correi^ondent.) TO , This day. whauwhau Co a . The first shipment of Whauwhau coal leaves to-night by the Clyde. i tis spoken highly of, and is considered he iar superior to Bay coal.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The b.s. Rowena sailed at 10 o'clock last night. Passengers—Messrs Haslet, Nixon, Kushton, Mrs George Faulkner. She took also a large quantity of wheat, pigs, &c.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Con etpoadenfc.) This day. The "Wellington Capitation Im pounded.

The General Government has impounded the capitation allowance to Wellington for April, May, and June, about £1,000 per month, to pay interest on the Hutt railway.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Intercolonial Cricket Tour

At the committee meeting of the Inter colonial Match to-day, it was resolved:—l. That Mr M ear's estimate of. £750 be generally approved, as the total contribu tions of al! provinces. 2. That it is desirable that Mr Mears be asked to act as secretary, and forthwith obtain the decision of all the provinces, and send up a final answer to Mr Goldsmith by next Australian steamer. 3. As it seems doubtful whether Wellington and Nelson contributions together will reach the sum of £225, Canterbury will raise Mr Mear's estimate of £175 for Canterbury to £200, if Otago will do the same, and Auckland be requested to do likewise. 4. That a copy of these resolutions be seDt, and an explanatory letter to Mr Goldsmith immediately.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Mr- Hamlin's Letter to Sir Donald

McLean re Land Transactions

The Telegraph, commenting on a telegram relative to the business re Messrs Sutton, Hamlin, and Worgan, published in the Neio Zealand Times, says :— " The letter was never intended for publication, and never reached the dignity of a State paper. Still lees can we hope to discover why Sir Donald did not consign it to the flames as soon as he read it. The letter, the contents of which, by telegraph to the New Zealand Times, did not assume to be a true copy of the original, attested as Buch by Mr John Sheehan, who was the well-known legal adviser of the parties proseputing the actions against Mr. Sutton. We' should believe it to be a bold impudent forgery lormed with the ulterior object of prejudicing Mr. Sutton's cause in tlje event of an action being taken in the Snpreme Court, with respect to native land transactions. A more imfamously libellous letter it was impossible to conceive ; it was utterly untrue.in its statements. We scorn to refute them, or even further allude to them than exhibit their malicious character. It has been said, we regret to record, that in Hawke's Bay no jury could be got that would give an honest impartial verdict in any case between Europeans and natives affecting the purchase of land. fcuch a statement was a gross libel on the settlers of the province ; but it had a certain effect. The natives had been told that such being the caße to obtain justice in their actions against the Pakeha, the actions pending for recovery of their lands should be heard out side Hawke's Bay, and we believe it is actually intended to apply for a change of venue. This being so, the publication of this document in the places likely to be the scene of trial can be characterised as nothing less than villainy on the part of the pro mulgators."

CHRISTCHURCH.

(PergPreßS Telegram Agency.) The Hon. Mr Stafford. The Times this morning says it is rumoured the Hon. Mr Stafford is in active com munication by letter and otherwise with the old centralist party, and intends to press the question of abolition of all the provinces to a division during the coming session. Also, that at the next general election he will if necessary leave Timaru, which is considered certain to return an abolitionist, and contest a seat with one of the leading members of the provincialist party. The Australian Cricketers' Visit. From a private letter received by Mr Fowler from one of the Victorian promoters, it seems that the expenses, &c , are estimated at £1000. This amount, however, it is generally considered will admit of reduction, and that the chance of an Australian eleven visiting New Zealand is very probable.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Arrival of the Governor. His Excellency and suite arrived per Luna from Nelson at eleven o'clock.

NAPIER.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day.

Drowning Case. A man named Barnfield, employed rafting timber, is supposed to have been drowned while crossing Petane River, on Saturday, He is about 22 years of age, and a native of Brißtol ;he has friends a6 the Thames. The rivers are rapidly subsiding. The Financial Statement. The Council met this afternoon, when the Superintendent made his financial statement. There is an increase in small items of ordinary revenue ; but there is a decrease on territorial receipts, under the head of ordinary and miscellaneous, £56,527 in place of £41,262, as estimated. There is a marked in crease of pilot, harbour, and wharf dues, which while estimated to realise £1350, have yielded £2495; receipts Under head of territorial revenue estimated *t £34,650, have only amounted to £22,041. Total expenditure for financial year ending June 30, £(£,^4. Population is increasing ; revenue i^EVjjR ««iing. The revenue from all : tturces i^^ige, as against £85,419 last j year. The'eetiniated expenditure for provi ding for ordinary services of the Provincial

P™Jpurveys, lighthouses, &c„ is £12 337 13,000. eXpeDtWe for ' public 8 works,'

MR. W. L. BEES ON^MATEBIALISM."

™ «U" J* RE/r S gave his Promised lecture on "Modern Materialism" last evening be fore the members of the Beresford-street Young Men s Mutual Improvement Society. The Key. Warlow Davies, M.A., occupied the chair The proceedings opened with Bernard Barton's beautiful hymn, "Lamp of Our Feet," after which the Chairman, in \l ? ClDg Mr- Rees to the audience, said that the subject about to be discussed was one of deep interest, as it was calculated to shake man's faith in* the teachings of Chris tianity and Christians had been assailed tromthe camp of modern materialism more than from any other source. He felt per suaded, however, that there was no fear that materialism would ever destroy the religious instinct in man, and it invariably happened that such attacks were productive of good results to the Christian Church. Mr. Rees commenced his eloquent lecture by saying that the question of all ages was ' What is truth?" The truths of science and history were valuable, but the truths which affect the eternal future of man kind are of the highest importance. There was a Divine harmony in connection with all truth and which illustrated each other. Mr. Rees then referred to geology, which was believed to be an tagonistic to the truth of scripture in relation thereto. The most learned geologists, how ever, enlightened the old story by proving that there was no real difference between the cosmogony of geological data, and that de clared in Genesis. It was the same in histoty, astronomy, and in every depart ment of science. No great astronomer, said the lecturer, could long remain an infidel. The story of astronomy had done more than any other science to elevate the thoughts and raise the mind to a devout contem plation of the wisdom and power of the Creator. Science, according to Bacon> tended to clear the judgment and disperse the clouds of scepticism. The lecturer then referred to the teachings of the Greek philosophers who lived and taught before the dawn of Christianity, and shewed that our modern materialistic thinkers drew chiefly from the pages of the ancients, and clothed the old ideas without some of their noblest views, such as love and immortality, in the cold dress of modern materialism, Mr Rees then proceeded to review the particular tenets of the four modern materialistic writers, viz., Dr Darwin, Professor Huxley, Mr Herbert Spencer, and Professor Tyndall, and sum marised their system or theory in the follow ing order : (1) The power and potentiality of all things in the wwrld were originally con tained in a nebulous patch of lijht. (2) The present state of things was brought about by the natural action and in teraction of atomic forces. (3) That throughout nature there are no certain tokens of design. (4) If there be an intel ligent author of nature, of supreme absolute power, we cannot know him." These theories formed the subject of the lecture, which were severally explained and exposed by Mr Rees in a masterly and satisfactory manner ; and after an able defence of Christianity, he con cluded with two eloquent passages from Bern sen's celebrated work, entitled " God in History." On the motion of Mr Ralph Stewart, seconded by Mr Edwin Wood, a vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to the talented lecturer for his full and very instiuctive lecturer for his full and very insfc ructive lecture.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

Thi- Society has for some time past been languishing for want of ,a" responsible Con ductor :in fact it seemed not improbable that the difficulties with which the Commit tee have had to contend, in this and in other respects, would result in a premature dissolu tion of the Society. But a new start has now been made, and it is hoped that the energy of our amateurs will not fall short of restoring the Society to .that high standard which it once occupied. Great, very great improvement is necessary in order to attain this result. If the Society is to prosper on its "re-organised basis,"—we believeithat is the correct expression—• there must be greater attentipn paid to the mimdice of music. The chorus must be more thoroughly practised, the soloists must learn to give a greater amount of expression to their parts, and the band must be more regular in their attendance. The re-appoint ment of Mr Brown as conductor, although in itself a matter for congratulation, will not effect the desired reform, except with the cordial co-operation of all the performing members. We trust (our words are written in no unfriendly spirit) that our amateurs have learnt by experience that hasty and ill prepared concerts do not pay, aud that the surest method of commanding success is to deserve it. In any remarks which it may be our duty to pass upon the Society's per formances, we shall endeavour to give a fair and impartial criticism, with a view of sug gesting improvement, and avoiding as far as possible all that is personal. The concert to subscribers, which was given last night in the Choral Hall, consisted of Handel's Pas toral Serenata " Acis and Galatea," followed by a miscellaneous second part, also secular. It is perhaps not generally known that Handel's first idea of the subject was embodied in an Italian cantata, which he composed at the early ace of 23, entitled, "Aci, Galatea, c Polifenio." The English c&ntata, which was written thirteen years later and is not dissimilar in construction, was produced twice in the year 1732; once with all the accessories of a theatrical per formance, and afterwards " with no action," but with costume and scenic decorations. Now-a-days, we have to put up with the monstrosity of a Polyphemus in a swallow tail ! The Serenata was very considerably curtailed last night, the part of Damon being omitted altogether. The overture was played by the band, with a moderate diminution of speed from the time marked (presto) ; and the opening chorus was also taken somewhat slower than ( usual. Mrs. Mitchell (Galatea) pleased us exceedingly by her skilful rendering of the airs, " Hush, ye Pretty Warbling Choir," and "As when the Dove," but the band accom paniment in each was too loud. Acis was hardly at home in his part, and did not throw that expression and energy into his v oice which at other times he is so success ful in giving. ■ This was more noticeable in the recitatives and the air, "Love Sounds the Alarm." His other song. "Love in Her Eyes sits Playing," was better, although somewhat tame. The gentleman who took the part of Polyphemus sang carefully throughout. His opening recitative wanted more vigour, but the succeeding air, "O ruddier than the Cherry," was very fairly sung. This air, which extends over two octaves of the voice, is extremely difficult to render, with a distinct articu lation of the words, and Mr. Brett's chief defect as a singer lies in that direction. But we must highly commend his declamatory part in the trio, "The Flocks Shall Leave the Mountain," which was given with fire and animation ; and the excellent singing of Mrs Mitchell and Mr Harker in this trio combined to mark it as the gem of the can tata. Most of the choruses were fairly per formed, notwithstanding an undue prepon derance of bass over tenor. The best were the choruses—"Wretched Lovers" and "Mourn All Ye Muses." In the latter the pianos w»re nicely marked. Mrs Mitchell deserves mention for her graceful rendering of the recitatives; and the band, although small, was efficient and complete.. The second part opened with the.popular overture, "(**? Mannering," which was enthusiastically received by the an-^no". .Next came the familiar and' beau.uuji 6 ong — " Strangers

Yet," sung by Miss Vaughan, a young lady possessing a pleasing mezzo-soprano voice of good compass, and capable of considerable development. She sang it, moreover, • with expression, but the song, which was substituted in response to an encore, was not so succesful. After the band had played a set of oper atic waltzes (that set one's feet agoing), we had a beautiful duet, sweetly sung by two ladies, and then a song, "The Careless Word," from Miss Leaf, which was well rendered, notwithstanding she was suffering from a cold. Sir George Elvey's inarch was on the programme, but was not played, and the audience were thus deprived of a great treat. We were.glad to see Mr Brown in his place as conductor, and Colonel Balneavis back again as leader of the orchestra.

Sigma,

SUPREME COURT.-IN BANCO.

(Before His Honor Mr. Jus bice Gillies.) WILLIAMSON V. PEARSE.

In this case, Mr. Hesketh applied for leave from the Judge to appeal from His Honor's decision to the Court of Appeal at "Welling ton.

Mr. Rees, on behalf of the defendant, op posed the application. His Honor, after hearing the arguments on both sides, gave the desired permission to appeal. GREENWOOD V. CROWN PRINCE G.M.C. This was an action brought by the plain tiff, who is the lessee of the Auckland Mar ket, against the directors of the Crown Prince G.M.C. to recover damages for wrongfully striking his name and that of his wife from the books of the Company as holders of certain shares. The facts of the case had been stated before his Honor in Chambers. Mr McCormick, with Mr Laishley, ap peared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for the defendants.

In his opening argument, Mr McCormick contended that under the Act, of 1870, calls to be legally payable must be advertised 14 days, and must have five days clear notice given of the time and place of payment, in .elusive of the day of publication ; this had not been complied with. It was also necessary fhat 30 days' notice of the for feituro of shares should be given. He maintained that the call being made irregu larly, was not legally due; there was no declaration of forfeiture ; no conduct on the part of the plaintiff to constititute acquies cence or a waiver of the irregularity. On the question of damages, Mr Mac- Cormack cited Cotterill v. Van Dieman's Land Company, a similar case in the Court of Queen's Bench, in which t the dam ages were assessd at the value of the shares at the time of the forfeiture, deducting the price of the calls.

At the conclusion of Mr MacCormack's address the Court adjourned till 2 o'clock.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done, this day. Rational Bank -Buyers, 77s Bank of New Zealand—StHers 18s. Colonial Bank —Sellers;' 2(ja. Gel. Fiji Bank -Sellers, 545. South British Insurance— Sellers. 495. North Shore Ferry Company — loa. City of London —Buyers, 465. Crown Princess- Sellers, 7s. Golden Calf-Sellers, 2s. 6d. Tairua—Sellers, 50s. Union Beach —21s. Una — Sellers, 4s. Bismarck—loß 6d. 10s 9d ; sellers, 11s. Royal <ak—Buyers, 10s 6d ; sellers, 11s. Cure—lls 3d, 12s ; buyers, 11s 6d, gghed Queen—Buyers, Is 3d ; sellers, Is sd,

AUCKLAND SURVEYS.

To the Editor of the Evening. Star. Sir, —I see in this morning's Cross "that Captain Clayton says he wanted the ship Dunedin to have a disinterested opinion about the damaged wire, aud as he had passed Custom's entries tor the game, he could not give a disinterested opinion." Why does'nt he speak out plainly instead of humbugging the public about Cu&tom's entries, and say that he could not risk giving a survey which might be against one of his own directors in the New Zealand Insurance Company. And why accept payment to survey all or any part cf a ship's cargo if he is not a thoroughly independent and disin terested man ?—I am, &c, An Old Marine, Auckland, June 23, 1875.

fßt! tTIWWO BtAjft, WEPNESBAT, JUNE 23, ISfS,



ja&'lZ^ SALE 0F TOLLS. ££Z. m **',?. &<■#■:# B. Tonka and Co. sold, to-day, the lease of the Exchange Hotel, Parnell, for £240 per annum, lease for seven years. Mrs. Hale was the purchaser. The tolls were sold as follows:-No. 1, ClaytOD, £79; 2, Hyarth, £17 ss; 3, McGarry, £65 ; 4, Lup ton, £5 7s 6d ; 5, Stringer, £62 ; 6, Kirby, £15 10s ; 7, McShane, £51 ; 8, A.S.P. Co., £35; 9, A. Barnes, £85. Xf XTENSION OF TIME! #3~ ONE MONTH LONGER. -®a Through the courtesy of the incoming tenant, I. LEVY Sega to inform the public nf Auckland generally, that the Clearing-out Sale of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing will continue for . . > FOUR WEEKS LONGER ! When the balance will positively be sold by auction. Owing to the extent of the Stock on hand, it was found impossible to sell out in one month, even though it was SACRIFICED at any prite ; added to which, a large parcel of Men's, Youths' and Boys' WINTER CLOTHING, Of every description.and from the best English Houses, has just arrived per Shooting Star, "which made it imperative on I. LEVY'S part to arrange for ONE MONTH'S LONGER POSSESSION OF HIS OLD PREMISES, A large portion of j the Shooting Star's shipment consists of BOY'd KHTICKKRBOCKERS SUITS which are so much inquired for at present in Auck ' land; also, GALATEA, and other Fashionable styles. Toe public can truly bear witness to the BAR GAINS they have had at the Monster Clothing Mart during the past month; but the Proprietor can onndently assure them that STILL GREATER SACRIFICES Will be made during this FINAL SALE. This is no " Catch Sale," as is the case with one o two other shops in Auckland, the Proprietors or which are envious of I. Levy's success. &• Steer past all other shops, and drop in at i. ;levy's; MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, (Two doors above Coupland's Stor . DEYONPORT. (North Shore).— To Let, two Houses in excellent localities, containing eight and nine rooms respectively.— Apply R. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents, De^onport Store _. j LOST, this morning, between Short land Crescent and Jones' Auction Mart, Queen street an "IO.U" drawn by. Mr. Sutherland, of OtahuhnTinflyom-'of E Foley, for £10 -£l reward will be paid to anyone returning same to this office. STOLEN, from Hobson-street, a Black Retriever, with white paws; No offoliar, 1517 Anyone detaining same after this notice will be progecnted.-Mrs Grant, Hobaon-streeß, LOST on yesterday (Tuesday, 22Hd, two,"Letters addressed to»MrsT. fl .•Wttomrttnl* office. ~



T /^IOSGRAYE AND no. HAVE RECEIVED TWENTY-SIX CASES or LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, Per Pebnglen. They will be Sold to the.Public at V COST PEICE. V WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a Bread Cart and assist in a General Store—Apply at the Star office. WAN* ED, a respectable Girl as General Servant ; must understand plain cooking,—Applyto Mrs Sievauuon,'Wellington-street. ANTED MINERS.—Two or three Practical Miners, accustomed to tim bering and underground work, wanted. —Address, J. C Stovin, Mining Agent, 14, .Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Isidor Alexander, Jeweller. WAITED, a single sober Man to drive Horses.— Applyat the New Caledonia Hotel, Symonda-street, Tlnrsday morning, 10 o'clock. WANTED, a good. plaiu Cook, a thoroughly respectable and trustworthy 'woman, who is also a good bread maker.—Apply to Mrs Cowie. Bishop's Court, Parnell between 10 and 11 in the morning, or G and 7 in the evening. WANTED, first-class Tailoresses. —' Apply to J. Alwinger, Tailor, Victoria atreet, WANTED, Boys as Apprentices.— Apply to J. Alwinger, Tailor, Victoria street- ANTED, a Situation by a res pectable young person to wo>k a Howe's Sewing Machine, and to do plain work, —4pply by letter M.A.R, Newmarket Post-office. HY are the Ten Dozen NiNE- Penny Spades like the Ten Million Loan ? Answer —Because they are fast disappearing, and it will be felt as a great publiQ loss when they are gone! —J. H. Witheford, Newmarket. ANTED, a strong Boy about 16 or 17 years of age.—Apply to Warnock Bros , Richmond, Cox's Creek. ANTED, * Married Couple for a Waikato Farm ; a Ploughman ; a Boy to be useful; a young Girl for light work (country); a FemaleiServant for town ; and a Situation for a flrst class hotel Housemaid.— Hannaford's Registry, High stveit. AJNTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEF, Tailor (late from Prance and Germany), h»s commenced business in his new premises, JNo 82, Victoria-street wbere he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in alt its branches, executed at the shortest notice WANTED, a situation in a General Store ; the advertiser understands Drapery, Grocery, and Store book-keeping, kauri gum buying, and tho Maori language; ha« good recommendations from, late employers.—Address "M.A.N.," Star office. WANTED, in or near Newmarket, Board and Itosidence for a Single Gentle man —11.M.5., Post Office, Newmarket. WANTED, a comfortably furnished Bedroom, with partial board; the neigh bourhood of Symonds-Btreet preferred.—Apply to " Thetis," Stah oflice. ANTED to SELL, a comfortable Four-roomed House in Cook-street, with freehold allotment 35 x 100. Price, £130 cash —J M. Lennox, Auckland. • ANTED to LET, a Two-roomed Cottage, with acre of ground, good well of water, in Howe-street, off Wellington-street; rent, £15 per year.—Apply to John Sceats, Grey-street ANTED~to LET or SELL, a Four-roomed House in Newton West—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. WANTE D, a Nursemaid ; reference required,—Apply from ten till three.—Mrs H. S Mejors, Eden Crescent ANTED, a four or five-roomed Cottage within a short distance of Queen street.—Address, I.Z.,__Star office WANTED TOSELL, on easy terms, a newly-erected 4-roomed Cottage (large). Particulars and address of owner can be had at Stab office- OEKING ME ;*i will find cheap and good Board and Lodging, opposite Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, two young Men for comfortable Lodgings in a quiet family. — ■Address X, t-TAR office "ANTED to LET, a Four-roomed Cottage, furnished, for six months.—Apply to W. Flood, Ho. 5, Exchange Buildings. AWIEIj, 500 tons o Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, <ssc, at BAT7YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, *c. N.8.-Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALKKKD SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 120 cases of Oranges, 7s 6d per case; 40 cases The Widow's Oranges, from Sydney, the very best Oranges that comes to Auckland, lOs.per case; Large Oranges only Is per dozen; Small Oranges, seven for 6d; Bpeck Oranges, 3d per dozen. For Two Weeks Only! 12 dozen for 10s Mandarins, 6d and 9d per dozen ; Naval Oranges, Is 4d per doz ; Dates, 4d per lb.—H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. ANTED KNOWN that I can now'supply Dealers, Storekeepers, &c. ,with Goods in small quantities more advantageously than any other house in town. -Terms cash, (stock comprises Drapery, Haberdashery, Hosiery, Fancy Goods, and Stationery.—J. CJBEEN, Hobaon-street. ANTED KNOWJN, that J.. MOEEISON is prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Stab office. WANTED Jlnown, ■ hat Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. : WANTED 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, Seafield View, ■ and every Saturday in the Market, {at the lowest possible prices. N;B.-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 Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re 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, .Cypreßses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful Hew 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. 8..8. 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 Horfc. • culturist. Soleagent for Mason Brothers. AiNi'Jii), the general public to know that W. KIEBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale &nd retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Rftd-gum Felloea, -&&, &C.', always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED KB OWN, . that D- Goldk is prepared to supply all kinds; of Timber and other Building materials, , including Sashes, I)oors, Mouldings, .Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sic., &c, at the lowest market price, at his iard , Custom-house streat. ■ - ■ ■ ' • ' :- '■ NOWL ED G E IS POWER ! Truth Fwill bear Testing.—A Lecture, toy Edward Lewis, Evangelist, in the Congregational Schoolroom, Newton, on THURSDAY Evening, fat 780 Subject: "The Clergy." Admißßion, FBEE. A reasonable time allowed for enquiry or di*cu»eion.



T)RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr K. J. De Lias. Manager MrG.W. Collier. LAST THREE JNIGHTS of the beautiful and accomplished American artiste, jyj-ISS JVfAY JJ O W A E D. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, THE WANDERING- HEIR. Phillipa Chester .. .'... .Miss Max Howaed. TO-MOEEOW (THUBSDAY), An entirely new version of LADY AXJDLEY'S SECRET Friday next—Benefit of MISS MAY HOWAED. PRICES :—Circle, 4a; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. pITY HALL. ■ For a short Season only, commencing THIS (WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE WHEELER AND DE GLORIAN COMEDY AND ATHLETIC TROUPE, CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING CELEBRATED ARTISTES, LO-LOI LO-LO! The Flying Fairy and greatest Female Gymnast in the World. MISS ELSIE DE COURSEY, The Charming Vocalist and Protean Actress. THE BROTHERS DE GLORIAN, Monarch of the Air. MASTER BENNIE, The Unrivalled Change Artiste. ME. BEN WHEELER, The Celebrated Irish Comedian and Vocalist. Making in all one of the best Companies th»t has appeared in Auckland. Admission:—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Seats may be reserved at Upton's. T^ORTII SHORE. To-night ! To-night ! PROFESSOR BRUCE'S ENTERTAINMENT, Under the Patronage of the Literary Society. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Admission, 3s, 2s, and Is —Sue opinions of the Press. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. SATURDAY, JUNE 26. SISTERS DUVALLI! SISTERS DUVALLI! SISTERS DUVALLI! FIRST APPEARANCE Of those charming and fascinating ' PREMIERE DANSEUSES; VOCALISTS, AND ACTRESSES, Heloise & Rosalie Buvalli, From the principal Theatres of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Victoria, Sydney, Adelaide, &C, &c DREAM OP A LIFE ! Profusely interspersed with Singing and Dancing. GRAND PAS DE DEUX (LES EOSES), SISTEBS DUVALLI. SHAH OF PERSIA! Full particulars in future advertisement. • Acting-Manager: Mr. Chab. Hall (Theatre Royal, Melbourne). Stage Manager, Mis Chas. Cotttts (London Theatres). Mddle. Paulina Teblegki, the Celebrated Pianißte. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Every Evening. g&~ SEE OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. "®8 See how every one enjoys To see Duvalli (the charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Appear in Magic Toys — Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, unrivalled on the stage. Amongst all other girls they Bhow like precious pearls, As each, on tiptoe posing, her lovely sister twirlß. With elegant abandon, all attention they engage— The two Duvalli's, the darlings of the stage. Excitement stronger growing (To go and see Duvalli, the charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Now, none can take exception (To the Duvalli. charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Or make the least objection (To Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, un rivalled on the stage j Excitement Btronger growing (To go and see Duvalli, the charmer of the ballet, the i girl that's all the rage) Fiils the house to overflowing (Heloise Duvalli, with the young Bosalie, unrivalled on the stage) 'Tis no use to deny it, if any one should try it, He'd soon be taught to cultivate tranquility and quiet. Their chic and airy, grace and- ease, our admiration claim — Charming Duvallis, so famous is your name! Throughout the pantomime (Demoiselle Duvalli, charmer of the ballet, the girl that's all the rage) Their feats appear sublime (Heloise Duvalli, with the young Rosalie, unrivalled on the stage,) In their peculiar line, they all other nymphs out shine. Their style (a soft-goods friend observes) is extra superfine, Long may the sisters flourish, of artistes the elite — The two Duvallis, with pretty twinkling feet. —Melbourne.Punch, January 27,1870. MRS LUCY Servant's Registry Office, Victoria-street. Hours from 11 to 4., Waiting Koom for Ladies. X C A R R, The Celebrated Lecturer, PHEENOLOGIST, HYPNOTIST, ELECTEO PRYCHOLOGIST, AND MESMERIST, Is COMING in the s.s. Wellington THIS WEEK! The great Professor is drawing Crowded Houses Nightly! C. B. LEVITT, Secretary. PLEASANT HOUR'S ENTEETAINMfiNT WILL OPEN IN A FEW DAYS. A FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Comprising copies' of the Works of the greatest Ancient and Modern European and American Artists, and' all the Latest Novelties in Oleographs, Cromographs, Photographs (plain and coloured), Engravings, &c. • The most complete Exhibition of the kind ever opened to the public on this side of the world. • <jg» No Chabge for Admission. .:- ■'.'■'.:■ ■'•''. . All abb Invited ! •■- In the Upstairs Boom at HOLLAND & BUTLE R'S 28, AND 30, VICTORIA-STKEET. GREATEST WONDERS OF THE AGE WILL BE EXHIBITED AT THE MARKET RESERVE, QUEEN-STREET, From 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., THE DOUBLE-HEADED CALF, 20 Weeks Old, which feeds with both mouths; also, THE WONDERFUL 4-LEGGED FOWL, Acknowledged .by Naturalists to be the Greatest Wonder of the Age. , ADMISSION—One Shilling; Children, half-price. O LET—The Premises lately occu pied as Sharland's Wholesale Dnjg Warehauae, Shortland-street. The Premises lately occupied by Oawkwell and Co, between Kyan, Ball and Co and the Occidental Hotel, Vulcan Lane.—BBQWN, CAMP-; BELL* CO.



4 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 ba endorsed, "Tender for Steam Dredge." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman • rfIAYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND X MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer com bined in the pressure foot; Tucking Gauge, four Hemmers, four Shuttle-reels, six Needles, Oil-can, and Screw-driver, with Book of Instructions. This Machine is sufficiently heavy to stand firm without being screwed down, and, being supported on soft cushions, will not dani.age the table. It is not a mere toy, but really substantial and useful, and guaranteed stronger and more durable than any Hand Machines ever offered to the public, —being equal in strength and workmanship to any Stand Machine sold at double the price.—Price, 5 Guineas No. 2.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand; price, 7 Guineas. ' I^.No 3.—Machine on handsome Square Stand; price, 8 Guineas. Appointed Agent— T. PEACOCK, Optician, &c., Shortlaxd-street. "POKSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. It being known that Proxies, signed in blank and otherwise, have been obtained upon misrepresentation, it is suggested to the Ratepayers who have already given such forms, that they should withdraw the same until they know who are the Candidates comiDg for ward, and then see that the forms are filled up with the names of those Candidates in Rhore favour they wish their Proxies to be exercised. Auckland, June 23,1875. OR. SALK, a Gentleman's Phseton, with Pole, Shafts, Lamps,"&c , complete, quite new.— Apply 1o Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and "Wneel Factory. "OR SALE, a comfortable five roomed House, with a four-stalled Stable, and seven allotments of ground ; 15 minutes walk from Queen-street.— Apply B, Stab office _ o r\Sy a \ ' <g tl o « U ' [Zj * rp H. WEBB'S MUSIC « 02 JL • SALOON, 2 H W E L L ESLEY-STBEET. M E-i ® p/ Chamber Organ,' an elegant instrument, o to be sold, the property of a Gentleman; price r^ only £30, to be seen as above. It must be W {? soid, the gentleman having left Auckland. o ° N.B. —Full price given for second-hand g Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Harmon ■*) iixms, Pianofortes, and Organs tuned and fe M repaired, in town or country, by the year or 5 * visit. T A N D I N Gt, I-i EX DUNEDIN AND SHOOTING STAB, AND TO ARRIVE, Ex Caller^Otj and Forfaeshibe, 700 bags Coarse and Fine Salt 30 cases B&B 250 and Plaid Vestas 70 casks Currants . , 100 boxes Eleme Raisins 50 cases Salad Oil 20 cases Fine. Figs, in sirs ~ 30 cwt Split Peas 7 cases Cocoa and Chocolate 20 caseß Whybrow s Pickles G cwt Canary Seed 30° boxes Price's Candles *o cases Keiller's Confectionery 14 bales Paper Bags, lib to 7tt 31 casks Soda Crystals Also, JJuntz Metal Best Stockholm Tar Best Stockholm Pitch 5 casks Colza Oil 4 hhds Linseed Oil 14 crates Crockery 1 case Fishing Lines. H. B. MORTON. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Katepavers of Poneonby, resident and non resident, are respectfully Requested not to give proxies for the approaching annual meeting until a list of Candidates as Trustees is published. Candidates fairly representing each portion of the district will come forward for election Proxies already given can be cancelled. Auckland, June 22,1875. pOAL AND •piKEWOOD. The undersigned begs to return his thanks to his many customers for their liberal support, and informs them that, in conjunction with his GREY STREET TARD, he has opened a depot in "WEST STREET, NEWTON, immediately in rear of Mr. WaddelTs, Baker, where the wants of his customers will be supp'ied. C. DUCKINFIELD. TvT O T I C E. PONSONBY. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of Alma Place, Brook Villa, Richmond, and Springbanb, will be held in the School-room, near AH Saint's Church, at 8 o'clook pm, on FRIDAY TEVKNING next, to consider matters of importance to their portions of the district- Mr Alexander Black, a retiring Trustee, and others, will address th« Mfceting. Auckland. June 22,1875. YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, WELIiBSIiEY-STBEET. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. June 25—" Customs and Traditions of Palestine,' Rev. R. S. Hassard. July 9—" Making your Mark," Rev, G. H. Turner. July 23—"Was Adam tbV First Man?" E. Ellis, Esq., M.D. August 18—"Home, Sweet Home,'' Rev. P. H Cornford. August 27—"George Whitefleld: his Life and Labours," Rev. W. J. Williams. September 10—"Myths," Rev. C. M. Nelson. September 24—" History of Electricity," illustrated by numerous experiments, J. Goodall, Esq. • October 15—" Revivals," Rev. A. Reid. October 22—Subject to be announced, Rev. E. N. Bree. Tickets, to admit two to the Course of Lectures, ss. each ; may be had of the Booksellers, 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. rpHISTLE HO T EL. P. DARBY, Wholesale anp Eetatt WINE AND SPIRIT ORE EEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many yean past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF : : WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— .'■ Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry ■ , :. , ■ Champagne—Cliquot's ■. - • '' ■ Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts . Claret—Chateau, Larose • Claret-Lafitte Claret—Leoville " • ■ , Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED CASKS MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALB ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. gplriti Orerptoof, the same m from bonded Stot«, •oldgtn any quantity. |J



TO satisfy numerous enquiries, the 1 j Manager of the Co-dperative Meat Supply Com- I : pany bega to intimate that the Meat is Delivered I within the radius of Parnell, Newmarket, Newton, ft ; JPonsonby, and Dedwood at the advertised prices* J FOR CASH. |. "El DUCATIONAL. — A Lady con- 1 . JJJ ducting a School four miles from town, haft | Vacancies for some Pupils as Boarders. Terms, £30, | £40, and«£so per annum.—Address Mrs. J??^ . S Mason, Salisbtu-y House, Mount Albert. Third I Quarter commences on Ist July. __ k ■nOYALTT! ROYALTI 1 SCOBIA from my Pits at Mount Tden shall be gold on and after the Ist July next, at 2d per loatt till further notice. W, KIRBY. O T. JOHN'S DAY. A DINNER to commemorate the Festival of St. John, will take place at the Thames Hotel on. THURSDAY EVENING, 24th instant, at half-paot "^Tickets. 10s each, may be obtained from the Masters of the various Lodges. P Practical bifle musketry (A Treatise on). Price 6d., at TURRELL'S, Bookseller, &c, Queen-street ' I ASSAGE TO ENGLAND. I A Laily about to proceed Home in the ship .Pern- | trlen wishes to arrange for joint occupancyof a Cabm f with another Lady.—Apply to Major Grean, Govern- | ment Buildings. , - |J PATENT RANG 00 N jjj ENGINE OIL. I CHARLES PRICE & GO. ! This Oil is suitable to every kind of Machinery. It is used in H.M.s Dockyards and Fleet, by the War Office and East India Government, by the E.M S. Packet Co.. the Pacific S. N. Co., the P. & O. Co., Cunard Company, &c; various Railways, and many of the leading Engineers at home. 20 DRUMS (each 5 Gallons) ON fIAND. P. W. LONGDILL & CO., | ' Agents, Fort-street. I rgiOWN OF OWEHUNQA HIGH- I JL . WAY DISTRICT, The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of this District will be held in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, at 7.30 p m on FRIDAY, 9th July, 1875. j G. CODLIN, Chairman. A UCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGI- I J\_ NEERS. p Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY EVENING, B at 7.30, in the Market House, in Undress., without arms or accoutrements. Efficiency Certificates will be issued. WM. ANDERSON, Captain. E.V.—No. 2, CITY COMPANY. The MontbJy Inspection of Members will take I place in the Market House, on THURSDAY next, the 24th instant, at 7.30 pm. Uniform: Uadress, , without arms or accoutrements. Prizes won at the last Company competition will be presented. H . SKINNER, Lieutenant. 0. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND I jmfii RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. | Monthly Inspection (in" accordance with District || Orders) To-morrow Evening, at 7.30 o'clock, at the \ Marketplace. Uniform: Undress, , without arms or accoutre ments. . . ARTHUR MORROW; Captain Commanding. 23rd June, 1875. HE TEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY. I A special general meetnig will be held, at the B Newton Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday), 24th inst., B on important business, at 7.30 p.m All members re- • quested to attend.—Samuel Worms, Secretary. T UST A R"B. I V.B D, ~ j A FINE SAMPLE OF C H ARC O A L. J. CRAIG,. FORT-STREET. rjTo WORKING MEN AND OTHERS. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company sell Prime Beef remarkably cheap, having such a demand for ' the Ribs and Sirloins. . - Stewing and Boiling Beef, 2d, 3d, and 4d ft | Roast Beef 5d and 6d $ a Mutton, 3d, 4d, and 4>£d $ ft. pANAEIES ! ! pANARIES !! Over 100 of the best kinds just arrived by the brig Victory, from Adelaide. To.be sold on board. j TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage ; easy distance of city.—Apply Star office. TO-MORROW. CITY MA RT. ' TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON ; ;"■ j HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their mart, To-morrow (Thurs day), at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of Groceries, Oilmen's Storei, Provisions, &c, &o. , ' Terms at Sale. ~ BUGGIES, HARNESS, HORSE, COACHES, LAMPS, PICTURES, &c. ELLIOTT-STREET. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. A R T H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr C. Q. Quick to sell by auction, at Ma Premises, Elliott-street, on Thursday next, 24 th mat, at 12 o'clock noon, , . ' • One Hooded, Buggy . ; > i One Spider Buggy One Saddle Horse Buggy Harness, doable and single Collars Large Lamp, suitable for an hotel American Hoist Seed Bins Office Desks A splendid assortment of Pictures Coach and Buggy Lamps. 12 Large Windows and Sashes. Terms :—Cash. ~ THURSDAY, JUNE 24. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX 'EMILY McLAREN,' FROM LONDON. WOMEN'S KID AND CLOTH BOOTS. WOMEN'S SATIN-FACED BOOTS. B. TONKS & CO. \ WILL sell on Thursday next, 24th June, at II o'clock, on account of whom it may-concern, \ 16 trunks "Women's Kid, Cloth, and Satin-faced Boots, all mote or less damaged, " FRIDAY, JULY 2: vZ . HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HPHE Subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 2nd July, at 11 o'clock, ' HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUEE, &0., &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,- Auctioneer*.