nedite o ther business, it might defer the nestion of abolition to next session, upon ■£_ nr mciple that it is better to humour cer- Sin persons than to fight them. To-night, however, the tone is changed. It says : — i^'leing fi"om tne numbers and the deter «^-' "in of the majority of the House o! f .. Jt'ctatives on the question of abolishing Provincial Institutions, we find we rather nndersiated the strength of the Government hen referring to the matter on Saturday, w j as the country is ripe for the settlement *f the question, and any courtesy involving delay would be quite thrown away upon the minority, who would chcose to take it rather as a sign of waveiing, if not of weakness, than of strength, we believe the mind of the Government is quite made up to carry through the measures they are about to submit to the House, without any j oss of time. That they can carry them there seems no reasonable doubt; but sup posing an adverse vote at any stage of their progress, the Government will be ready to go to tne country on the issue. There is therefore a definite programme before the House, and a programme regarding which there can be neither doubt nor difficulty on either side, the Government being quite prepared to stand or fall by their policy.

THE LATEST.

The Son-Mr- Reynolds'! Retire ment-.;

Some Otago members waited on the Com missioner of Telegraphs yesterday re tele graphic extension in that province, when Mr. Reynolds said the claims of some of the Northern districts strongly pressed upon him but he invariably opposed them, because he was convinced, from their remoteness, the stations would never pay. Yet in some cases he had been over-ruled by bis col leagues- From the remarks which fell from him it appears he will resign at the end of the present session. The inference makes room for Mr Stafford. An additional reason for so believing is that already there are seven members of executive, the limit al lowed by law. On the other hand it must be recollected that the Dunedin Star last year gave currency to the report that after the dissolution Mrßeynoldswillobtainrepose by being nominated to the Upper House. Fish's rumoured candidature for one of the Dunedin peats supports the idea that Rey nolds is about to retire from active political life. The Constitutional Bills are ready for circulation immediately. They are two in number, the first is said to make the aboli tion of the Middle Island permissive; the second provides machinery for establishing a new order of things.

The Nelson Little Pig Killed

The Nelson members waited on the Treasurer this morning with the Loan Bill. Major Atkinson gave them no hope of the Government assisting. It is stated that the Colonial Government themselves are hard pushed,all the means they possess being required to meet the colony's engagemnt.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) Ihis day. Gold Yields. The City of London yields is 2170z 6dwts. irelted for the fortnight's inn, with 20 head. The Black Angel tribute crushed 50 tons for 550z. lodwts. melted. The Twenty-third of June tribute has 27 lbs. 6oz. Taiiua Licenses. In the Wardens Court to-day a case was granted to the ildorado, Tairua, and to Una Company for the construction of a tramway. Kelly's application for a license for the Welccme claim, the same being held by the Proepectors'. It was refused. A Jicer'se for the Rule Britannia, Tairna, was granted to F. A. Pulleine.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Specimens from the Tokatea.

The Tokatea have obtained from the stopes in the Siege level 1501b. yesterday and 1201t> this morning of good specimens, leaving gold in the roof and good stone still shewing in the face.

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WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Weather-Hotel Accommodation. The fine weather of the last week is at length broken by rain, and judging from the way the barometer looks, some stiff weather is not very far off. Notwithstanding antici pations to the contrary, there is abundance of hotel accommodation so far. Of course all the members have not yet arrived. Absence of Political Hangers-on. A noticeable feature so far of the present session is the absence of the usual number of waiters-on, providence LaDgers-on, and Micawbers generally. The lobbies are not rendered impassable with them so far, as has been the case during previous sessions, but amongst the members themselves there is a small band of needy ones who are aDxioua to get a chance to serve as mercenaries, so that they can get a finger into the flesh-pot. Each is a party unto himself, Without whose countenance the Assembly must dissolve into chaos.

EM. Dido. It is expected H.M.s. Dido will proceed to Melbourne in about a month.

The Collingwood's Immigrants. The Collingwood's immigrants are being gradually landed, so that, although there ■were a few deaths amongst them, the sick ness has proved not to be so dangerous as was at first anticipated.

The Fakir. The Fakir of Oolou has given a farewell entertainment, and left for Nelson en route for Auckland.

Football. Wanganui and Wellington kicked up a football match yesterday afternoon, in the presence of the Governor and Marchioness. It resulted in a draw, each side kicking one goal.

Imported Flour. A large quantity of flour has come to this market Jately. Yesterday, 350 tons of Adelaide came per Star of Mercy.

Home Sick. Ine young man Church, who committed smcide the other day, did so through an attack of home sickness.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. ut . An Extraordinary Case. At the last Criminal sittings a man named Cameron was convicted of rape on a girl named Eliza Smith, aged 14 years, and sen tenced to ten years and 50 lashes, although recommended to mercy by the jury. Affida vits of a very strong character have since been sworn, proving the girl to have been of a grossly dissolute character, and that Cameron could not possibly have assaulted her at the time or tinder the circumstances. She swore to evidence not forthcoming at the trial. As tne pnsonetjche'd no means of summonsing witnesses ffc™> count and hig , fl £ 3i*BM &Du>had miscarried, and weywere^DWb^beiDgwanted^rsCame- advice to-day, laid infor mttwffi-for perjury against the girl Smith, for waom a warrant has been issued.

False, Assistant Native Secretary, has been appointed Judge of the Native Lands Court.

» Messrs Turnbull and Co. have purchased from the City the Towd Hall site on the re elnimeil land for £SOO and a piece of land big enough for a Town Hall.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. m, e» Aldergrove in Quarantine. lne Aldergrove was visited to-day by Dr. Brown, medical adviser of the Board of Health, and he recommends the immigrants to be landed at the quarantine-station and cleansed and purified. An infant died of diarrhoea on Sunday night. Serious com plaints against the doctorliavebeen preferred by the passengers. The brigantine Helena arrived at the Heads yesterday from Kaipara, after a stormy passage.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) 1 his day. The only passenger per Wellington for the Marmkau is Mr. Morris.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Shorthorn Bulls for Thomas Russell, Esq. seventy-five shorthorn bulls have arrived from England on board the ship Oriana for T. Russell, Esq., Auckland. rJhey will be transhipped to Auckland in a few days. Choked by a Piece of Meat- An old man named Frederick Wright died yesterday from a piece of meat sticking in his throat, while at dinner with his family.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. University Examinations. No Auckland boys have passed as under graduates of first year. K. M. Edgar, Auck land ;; James Baultain, Auckland; M. A. King, Auckland ; A. LeFilliatre, Auckland ; E. G. B. Mess, Auckland ; E. S. Power, Auckland ; It. S. Heed, Auckland, and W. St. Clair Tisdall, all failed. R. H. Eattray, Auckland, failed as an undergraduate of the second year. The Mayor Elected by Ratepayers. At the City Council last night, a telegram was read from the Hon. Mr Richardson, M.H.R. for Christebur-ch, asking if the Council desired any alteration in the Muni cipal Corporations Act, with reference to the election of a mayor, and the Council passed a resolution favorable to the Mayor being elected by the ratepayers from the members of the City Council. This does not however go far enough, as the general feeling is that the Mayor should be elected by the ratepayers from persons either inside or outside of the Council. The New Bankruptcy Bill. The Lyttelton "Times" cays the leading features of the Bankruptcy Bill are as follows: "Any two creditors to have the power of calling a meeting of creditors appointing a trustee and making an insolvent bankrupt, no one otherwise to have power of becoming a bankrupt; a meeting of creditors to have power to call for persons and papers, and examine on oath all property acquired subsequent to the issue of a certificate to be liable to 20s. in the £. Land Sales- Land sales continue good, averaging about £4000 a week, which is double the Provin cial Secretary's estimate.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. Crew of the Hero Drowned.

The cutter Hero was abandoned three miles off Mokau. The crew took to the boats, but as they entered they were cap sized by the surf, and all were drowned ex cept a boy who was washed ashore. The names of the crew are Doble (captain), Gor don, Lury, and Hunt. Bunt was saved.

BLENHEIM.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

In the B.M. Court, to-day, Sir D. Munro was fined £30 and £S costs, for not dipping certain infected sheep.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

Emythies' Petition. The Supreme Court is sitting in Banco to day, before Chief Justice Prendergast, Justice Johnston, and Justice Williams. Henry Smythies' petition for re-admission as barrister and solicitor of the Court, was dis charged because no new material facts were stated.

Later Australian News.

[By the 'Lochnagar.']

By the Lochnagar, which arrived to-day from Newcastle, after a splendid passage of seven days, we have later Australian news. CON TK OVERS V BETWPEN THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND GOVERNOR. A rather undignified controversy in the press has occurred between the Chief Justice and Sir Hercules Bobinson over Gardiner's case. In one letter the Chief Justice says:— "I was much buiprised that that conversa tion had been used by his Excellency for the purpose of justifying his conduct in the matter of Gardiner's liberation. I understood i* to be distinctly, and no request was ever made to me to allow it to be communi cated to any one. As it has now been imperfectly and inaccurately made public, by his Excellency, I feel myself not only at liberty but bound to state how I was drawn in to it, and what really was the substance of it. I suppress (for the present, at all events) the reason given by his Excellency for wishing to obtain his opinion and advice. He, no doubt, recollects as well as I do what he said If circumstances rendered it neces sary for me to state that reason, I shall most certainly state it, but I pass it by on ILis occasion. It is sufficient now to say that I was requested to call upon his Excellency. I did so, and on his stating why he sent for me I gave it to him as my clear opinion that he' had made a mistake in promising to liberate Gardiner. I told him that I was certain that such liberation would be dis approved by the authorities in England, and that it was condemned by public opinion in this colony. I advised him notwithstanding the intimation given of his intention to release Gardiner, to state that that intention would be carried out, and I added that that was the only way in which he could escape from the difficulty in which he was placed. He referred to the printed papers, and said that he really had not in direct terms pledged himself to re lease Gardiner, but that he nevertheless considered that the honour of the Crown required that the promise subsequently made to Gardiner ought to be kept at all hazards. I discussed the matter with him at con siderable length, reiterating several times the opinion which I had first expressed.' The Chief Justice concludes: "If I had had the least suspicion that his Excellency intended to quote me to the Secretary of State as approviag.of the course taken by him, in making the promise, I should most certainly have declined to have any conver sation with him on Gardner's case at all." SHOCKING DEATH FROM BURNING. On last Sunday evening about 8 o'clock (reports the Inverrell Times) a sad catastrophe occurred in the near neighbourhood of InvereU. A weatherboard house, roofed

with bark, and in the occupation of a man named W. Browne, caught fire. Many made their way over the M 'Intyre to the scene of the mishap, when it v/cts f<-uod that the house—roof, walls, unri nil Us belongings - was one complete glow t.i llama. Whilst, the onlookers were siandicgby wit nessing the destruction .of the build ing, some one casually remarked that he thought he saw a human body in the flame, others thought the object to be a log. It at length, however, became evident that what all eyes were now fastened on was certain!v the remains of a human being either male or female. Some long sticks were procured, and after a little time the charred trunk of the man William Browne was raked out, a seething mass of flesh, from the debris of red coals and ashes. Both arms and legs had been quite separated from the body, and the head dropped off whilst being placed in the coffin.ltwouldappearthattheunfortunateman was unmarried, and that he had been drink ing, several persons having seen him under the influence of liquor on Sunday. The cause of the fire is entirely presumptive. Most likely he had lain down in a condition of helpless drunkenness with a large strag gling lire on, which caught the woodwork of either the floor or walls.

AMUSEMENTS.

kakhr's hibernicon.

Many of our readers who remember Baker's Hibernicon Troupe, one of the best aud most pleasing of entertainments that have been presented to citizens, will be glad to learn that the exhibitors are in this city, and will give a few evenings previous to their departure by the s.s. Hero for Australia.

MAMMOTH VARII.TY TROUPE,

We notice that the much admired Mammoth Variety Troupe will again appear, but only for three nights, before our friends of. Auckland. Mr Airec, popularly known as " King of the Air," whose wonderful per formances attracted so much attention on his previous visit to this city, Madame Diana Airec will perform their wonderful gymnastic feats, which have created so much interest wherever they have made their fearless and graceful representations. Professor Jacobs, the ventriloquist of the age, who will also be recognised as an old friend, will also present a new programme entitled "Tommy aud Joey," whose dialogues are about the smartest and wittiest of the time. The interest of the entertainment will be augmented by the representations and solids of Mißs Maggie Kuigtit. the local Lydia Thompson, and by Mr Harry Kenny and otheis, forming together a troupe of performers and minstrels which eminently deserve the title of the Mammoth Variety Troupe.

Fearful Death, at Marcer.

Word was brought to town to-day that the dead body of a man was found yesterday afternoon, about half-past four, ab Mercer, between the township and the old tunnel. It was lying in a swamp, in four feet of water. The name of the man who made the discovery was Jno. Boggs. the name of the deceased lias not been ascer tained, and nothing was found on him likely to lead to his identification. He is said to be a stranger in the district. When found the body had a large wound on the back of the head about one inch and a half deep and four inches long. There was also a bruise fiom the throat extending to the wound. The swamp is close to the line of railway, and the footsteps of a man were this morning plainly discernable along the edge of the swamp. It is possible that the deceased may have fallen across the track, and been struck by the guard of an engine on Saturday night, and thrown off to where he was fouud-. Be sides this, there is no other clue to the way he came by bis wounds, which ai-e quite sufficient to have caused death. An inquest was to have been held in Mercer, at the Point Russell hotel, to-morrow.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Colonial Bank (30s. paid) Buyers, 265. Union Beach—Buyers, 29s ; sellers, 31s. Tckatea—Bayers, 11s 6i Cure, 17s; buyers, IGs Gd. Bed Queen —Is 4d. ; sellers, Is sd. City of London—Buyers, 51 j sellers 54.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

The fortnightly meeting of the members of the Harbour Board was held this afternooD. Present : Messrs. Daldy (Chairman), Niccol, I Mays, Eaton, McKenzie, Buchanan, Hold f ship, Brett, and Macfarlane.

APPLICATIONS,

An application was made from the settlers at the Lake and Wade districts, respecting a shed at the waterman's steps on account of the increase of trade and passengers, which render such a shed necessary. The applica tion was signed by about thirty settlers. Mr Holdship considered the application an important one, and ought to be lefc to the Wharf Committee.

On the motion of Mr Holdship, seconded by Mr Mays, a resolution to that effect was carried.

REMISSION OF FINE,

A letter was read from E. T. Dufaur, solicitor, asking the Board to remit the fine imposed upon Captain JRicketta, of the cutter Fannie, as his client was ill able to pay the amount and as he had done all in his power to keep the light burning. The cbairmain said the fine was £10, and he believed that there were mitigating cir cumstances in the case. The light had been kept burning during the night, but had blown out in the morning. Captain McKenzie said the master was a man of unexceptionable character, and if possible, a portion of the fine at least should be remitted. Referred to Captain Burgess to report thereon. WHARF CONTRACT. An application from Mr Alexander Wat son, contractor, for an extension of time in respect of his contract on the wharf, was re ferred to the Works Committee. AGENCY. An application was read from J. Cruick shank, Esq., offering to act as agent for the Harbour Board in London. The letter was received. REPORTS. The report of the Works and Finance Committee were read and adopted. State ment of Funds : General account, £443 3s 4d ; loan account, £35. Total, £479 3s 4d. Funds : Balance in Bank, £1,959 4d; cash in hand, £13 5s Bd. Total, £1,972 6a. Account ordered to be paid : £444 3s 4d ; balance, £1,528 2s Bd. Loan account : Bal ance in bank, £1,380 17s 4d f account to be paid, £35. Total, £1,415 17s 4d.—The accounts were passed. MR. NICCOI/s MOTION. Mr Niccol moved, " That it is desirable that the duties and responsibility of con sulting engineer should be clearly defined," Mr Niccol spoke at length on the subject of his motion, and thought that they should have one man, such for ex ample as Mr Macdonald, and that he should bear the responsibility, and they Bbould know, in case of any error, who to blame. He would not speak disparagingly of Mr Moriarty, but he felt strongly that the Board should have one consulting engineer. The Chairman felt the importance of Mr Niccol's motion. When Mr Moriarty was here, he promised in case of any serious difficulty arising, he would come come down and see for himself. He should be sorry to see any one else placed between the Board and Mr Moriarty, and he would take care that the matter should be fairly represented to the Board, and the question settled as to who the consulting engineer should be. Mr Moriarty had offered to act, but he had not been appointed.

After discussion among members of the Board, Mr. Niccol consented that his motion should be referred to the "Works Committee, who would gather information within the next two mouths and report therton.

The Timber Contract with the English Government.

It now appears that the timber contract which Mr Thomas Eussell has concluded with the English Admiralty is not on behalf of himself alone, but has been signed by him in conjunctioti with Messrs Stone Brothers and Mr W. C. Wilson. The amount to be supplied annually does not reach within a million feet of the stated quantity. Messrs. Stone Brothers have just suceeded in charter iDg the fine ship Diiector, 800 tons, now in Newcastle to take the first shipment home. By tho barque Loch nagar, which arrived from Newcastle today, we learn that it is likely the Director will load straight to Auckland with coals, and will then go round to the Wairoa (Kaipara) co load at Mr. Dargaville's wharf. She was to leave Newcastle about the 2Gth inst. The Director will speedily be followed by other vessels, which are now being negotiated for. Captain Kelly, of the Lochnagar, describes the Director as a fine British-American built vessel, nearly new. Captain Shamper is in command.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

■WELLINGTON. This day, '.i 30 p.m

Auckland Petitions

The Petitions Grievance Committee met to-day, and declined to recommend the prayer of Dudet's petition for allowance on account of age.

Messrs Cruickshank's yjetition respectini; the fine of tho Hero was adjourned for rnoie

evidence

jjgSPit's petition for the remission of the penalty enforced for the Tvorth Shore road was referred to the Committee of Public Works, where the evidence was received. ; Mr. Heale's petition was postponed for Sir Dona'd McLean's evidence as to the sources available for such compensation. Mr. I)e '1 berry's petition was adjourned for evidence which has been telegraphed for. In the House Mr Yon der Heyde pre sented a petition from T. 1 eigh White praying compensation for a cabinet'damaged in transmission to the Vienna Exhibition.

Are you about to be married ? Have you bu lfc a house ? Do you wish to furnish economically ? If so, there is, without exception, the best and largest variety of carpets and lloor-cloths in the province to choose from at the City Hall, furnishing and dra pery establishment. Holloway and Garlick furnish banks, hotels, offices, and private residences cheaper than any other house in town. In addition tolirussel, tapestry, Kid derminster, aua hemp cat pets, they have flax, coir, and china matting, hearthrug?, wool mats (in all colors), door-mats (every requisite size), union and wool damasks, quilts, blan kets, fcheeting, cuitains, etc. Before buying, inspect the stock at the City Hall. We are still selling gents' umbrellas at reduced rates : Silk at 7s Gd, 9a lid, 12s 6d ; alpaca, 4s 6d to Gs 6d ; ladies' silk, 5s lid and Gs lid ; alpaca, 3s lid to ss. Drapery, clothing, and millinery at prices to suit the times —Hollo- way & Garliok, City Hall, 230, Queen-street - [Advt 1 ____„

THE EVENING STAB TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1875.



is**^ Quip LUTTERWORTH, ,ggM||*V KJ FROM LONDON. __TS _____>»_ c a^ove veeßC'l having entered at Ihe Customs, Consignets are re quested to pay freight and take delivery of Goods Cargo impeding vessel's discharge will be stored at Consignees' risk and expense. I -will not hold myself responsible for debts In curred by my crew. W. PEAKSON, Master. LUTTERWORTH. A Sight Entry to clear the above vessel will bo passed on Friday, 30th imt., at 10 o'clock. Tenders will bo received to Discharge tho above named vessel till 12 o'clock on Thursday, the 2!) th instant. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. [For continuation of News see Fourth. ( Page.] T" O BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a good workman. —Apply to Wm. Birch, Boot maker, next door to tho Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu. T£7 AN TED, a smart young Man, » ? accustomed to the butchering—Apply John Maxwell, Victorla-stree^. ANTED, the Fraternal Home Lodge members to meet To-night; election of Oflicers. ATS TED to LET. at the North Shore, Furnished Bedroom and Sitting room, with or without board. —Apply "B," office of this paper. ANTED, a Compositor.—Apply to the Stak office. ANTED to Purchase 2 or 3 acres of Land, with or without house.—Address, stating terms, to " BB," Post Office, Newton. ANTED to EENT, a two or three roomed Cottage, in town or Bubnrbs.— Apply, by letter, to " A.C.," Stab office. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply City Club Hotel. ANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; also a Housemaid ; references required.— Apply to Mrs G, W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. ANTED to LET, in Parnell, a Six-roomed House; rent, 12s per week.— Apply to W. B. Ellison, Grocer, Parnell ANTED, Dancing Class.—Mem bers list must be completed not later than Wednesday evening, at 9 o'clock.— C. B. Andrew, Carlton Academy, Hobson-street. ANTED, by the Families of Auckland, real Taranaki Butter! You may get it at J. Green's Provision Stall, No. 10, in the Market, Working men, try it at 1/6 to 1/9 ft. WANTED, employment as Char woman, or to clean out offices; can wash and iron well.—Apply for address at this office. ANTED, a Wet Nurse.—Apply to Dr. Ellis, at Mr Sharland's, Shortland street, between 11 and 1 o'clock, or at Dr. Ellis's residence, Parnell. ANTED, to write or come in person, George Wyatt, by Alfred Wyatt, Barque ' Bobina Dunlop,' Queen-street Wharf, Auck land. ANTED to LET, the Newton Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East streets, to any Lady or Gentleman -who desires to teach Music by day F. Jeune. WANTED, a situation as Groom in a Gentleman's family.—Apply by letter to J. Guthrie, office of this paper. "ANTED, a good General Servant Apply Boyal George Hotel, Kewmarket. TX/^AWTED, a General Servant for BlUn, <$£££$? ? W*W*to Mr» 'ANTED to LET, a Butchers Shop, doing a good business,—Apply to H Partrngton, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. TI/'ANTED Known, that Mr. C. H. T T Watkins' Art Union Water Colours are now on Exhibition at W. Phillipps & Sons. WANTED to LET, a Gentleman's Residence in Upper Symonds-atreet of 8 rooms good well, garden back and front, next Collector of Customs.—Apply Queen's Hotel, Upper. Symonds-street. "WANTED, 20,000 Shingles, heart TV of kauri, stating lowest price.—Apply within \ eR. d. ays t0 w- L- Eoth, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. WANTED to SELL, near the Glass Work*, Cook-street, a good four i roomed House, with freehold allotment. Price, £130 J. M, Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland.



WANTED to SELL, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage in William-street, rity, with freehold allotment. Price, LIOO. -J. M. Lennox. Kstate Agent, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stocfc, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at tho Nursery, ScafieM 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 wi_. be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KN OWN, Dry Storage to Lf-t, willi or without large yard, at Battye and Co-s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. AJS TED to HELL—To Brewers and others, a Complete PJant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted, with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushe!b ; underbade for receiving woi't; also a {,'iil to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, *c — For particulars, apply to G. E. Mcllae, Cooper, High-street. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c, &c, to clear at less than English cost. Be in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s Cd, usual price 255. Must be Bold to make room for ex tensive Pprtog Shipments to arrive,—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Alkm and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Tinsmiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-streei. All work executed with economy and despatch. ANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may he had at Od per day, or 2s per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Kicliolls and Ball's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-streetp. TO" AJNT E D to teELL (cheap) » W White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, •ftc. 7>.8.- Hiphest price given for ill kinds of old MetaI.—ALFKJtD SJ&AiiT, next to Bine Post. Victoria-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's! Grocery Store. AN TED KN 0 W NT, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albeit and Victoria-streets. SPADES at 3s. 9d. ; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Kewmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. A.LWJUSGSP, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has cor/jmerged business ia his iir.w premises, Ko 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to busices?, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentleman's and boya' suits marie to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in hI) its branches, iweuted at the shortest notice. 4A> AN l&aj Ki^UWlv, that 1). ? i CoIiTjIB is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, flouso Blocks. Posts, P.ails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhinglea, lic.&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANT ill v iuiowu, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses ; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. h 11. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street \JU _J.i>r±'i_Jj, the general public to % V know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wabeneld-strcets, has on salo :—Newcastle Cobl wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-tsrk Shafts, gpokes, and Red-gnm Felloes, <-c, tc.. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED KNOWN, that Kobert 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, Cypresses, Ginns, and Acacias; also of all the most UTifill .New Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed f otatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. It.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 llort. culturist. Soleageut for Mason Brothers.1- WAITED, a Shoeing Smith.-Apply to Thos. Inglis, Ship Smith, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, by a married woman, Employment at Cleaning on Saturday.— Apply at this office, ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk. —The Pantheon, 108, Queen-street. WANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-Btreet, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED, Gentlemen, jour Orders for Silk Vests. A capital assortment a to be had at 1 lie Pantheon, 198, Queen-street.— Ford, Potter and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that J, MORRISON is prepared to execute au kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices —Address Stab office A in TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coft. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to tho Evening Stak Office, Wyndhain street. WANTED, Everybody to try Blli man's Celebrated Koyal Embrocation for' Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *** Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, "Wholesale and Betail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B3~" Country Agents wanted. "O O BHiijijfl SALE. A Teak-built CITTTEB, damaged by masts falling. Apply to master on board ship Forfarshire. OAED (or partial Board) and Kesidence wanted by a married Lady and Gentleman of quiet habits. Any respectable party having a larger residence—in a healthy situation— than required for their own use, would find this an eligible opportunity of making arrangements that may prove mutually advantageous. References given if required.—Address " AB," care of Mr Shar land, Chemist, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Seven-roomed House in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House, —Apply to [Williams & Co., corner of Queen and Fort-streets. LOST, by three little girls coming from scliool, a Bafr of Books (owner's name written inside), between Miss Hill's school in Hobson street and my shop. Finder please return them. — Francis J. Shortt, Hair-dresser, Queen-street. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, July 12,1875. rpENDEES are invited for Additions to the Post and Telegraph Office at Onehunga, in ihe Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Office, Auck land. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tenders for Additions to the Post and Telegraph Office, One hunga," will be received at the office of the under signed up to noon of MONDAY, the 9th day of August, 1875. Telegraph Tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect.



) T>RINCE OP WALES THEATRE. ! ffiTanager Mr Frederico Airec. MAMMOTH VARIETY TEOUPE. Mr. AUiEC bPgfl to inform his friends and the Aili:l laiicl x'Ublic that the above Company will bppear for THKEE NIGHTS ONLY, commencing on WEDNESDAY, 28th July. FjiEnEBTCO Ainr.c, King nf the Air! Piioitesrob Jacobs, the Ventriloquist of the Age! Pronounced to be the GvfatePt Ventriloquist that has ever visited New Zealand, in an entirely new programme—" Tommy and .loey.'' Mdmk. "Diana Aihec, the Graceful and Fearless Gymnast! Miss Maggie Knight, Mr Harky Keskt, and a complete Variety Company ! See Bills and Pesters. "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Preliminary Announcement! Attraction Extraordinary for a Short Season only! Grand Opening Night— SATURDAY NEXT, 31st JULY, 1575. First appearance of the Great Thauinaturgist of the age, »nd world-renowned Mesmerist, THE FAKIR OF OOXJLU (DR. SILVESTER), Who will appear as above in his Marvellous Entertainment; Pronounced by all the Press to be the most Wonder ful performance ever witnessed. PRICES:-Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. Tickets can be obtained, and seals secured, at Upton's, Queen-street For further particulars see advertisements and bills. J. C. lUineb, Lessee and Manager. H. J. Wiiittikoton, Business Sec. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY ii (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that tho Thirteenth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders in the Auck land Gas Company (Limited) will be held at the Company's Ofllce, Queen-strec-t, on the 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, to receive the Report of the Directors and the Accounts of the Company; to declare a Dividend for the half-year ending the 30lh June list; to elect Directors and Auditors, and any other business which may br> brought before the meeting. The Directors, at the same meeting, will also pro pose a resolution to sanction the increase of the Capital of the Company, by the creation of 4,000 new Shares of £ii each and to authorise the Directors to dispose of the same, from time to time, as additional capital is required for permanent works. E. £. PARSONS, Secretaiy. Auckland, 23rd July, 1575. "pRIME SIRLOINS of BEEF, 6d. Prime Ribs, 5d Stewing Beef and Boiling Beef, 3d and 4d Mutton, 3d, id, and 4%d per pound. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY CO., Queen-street. TELEGRAM BOOKS. TELEGRAM BOOKS may be obtained at the Stab office. .. ,-,vsa fsg <?& «. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, July 24, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tues day, the 7th September next, at noon, for the Construction of a Railway Wharf at Point Britomart, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Railway 'Wharf." WILLIAM C. PALDY, Chairman. «J%j*^ f?OR TARANAKI, !fi«IHK:& JL NELSON, PICTON, WEL %3jjM&l^& UNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymoutb, and Hokitika.] WEDNESDAY, 4th AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Macfaklane, will leave the Manukau on WEDNESDAY, the 4th August. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANE, 25, Queen-street. REEM AN ' S HOTEL; FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers, friends, and the public, that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &c of the best brands, at town prices. The Bottle Depaktment has special attention. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premises second to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort able room, first-class attendance and civility, will insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial Axes always on draught. BelVs Life in London filed. AXOTICE OF REMOVAL, T. THOMPSON Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is Removing to his New Krick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, adjoining Temperance Hall, where, on and after SATURDAY, the 10th July, the business ■will be carried on. He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage accorded to him during the past Twenty Years, trusting to secure the continuance of the same by adhering to the principle of suppling the best goods at the lowest remunerative ■ profit. T. THOMPSON, Importer, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Victoria-street, Auckland, N.B.— Flour, Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, &c, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sold on commission Goods delivered in town and suburbs. TO BE LET ON LEASE, a first class Dairly Farm of 40 acres, situate at Mount Eden, and only 2 miles from Queen-street. There is a dwelling-house, with x>lenty of cow-sheds, stable, &c. The land is in good grass, securely fenced into several paddocks, with abundance of water in the dry* st seasons.—Apply to M. E. MeG arry, Newmarket Toll-house. PLEASANT HOUR'S EN TKRT AINMfiNT NOW OPEN, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Comprising copies of the Works of the greatest Ancient and Modem European and American Artists, and all the Latest Novelties in Olecgraphs, Cromographs, Photographs (plain and coloured), Engravings, &c. The most complete FxMbition of the kind ever opened to the public on this side of the world. $S" No Charge for Admission. All are Invited ! In the Upstairs Room at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S 28, AND 30, VICTORIA-STREET. FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I Lave further Reduced my prices of Singer's. Thomas's, Howe's, and other first-class Machines, in order to reduce my stock, My new amended Illustrated Price Liat is now ready. Call and get one, or posted free to any address. THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. TT'ALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE .JO SYRUP.—An Effectual and Speedy Remedy , for Wind, Pains in the Bowels, &c, to which Infants and Young Children are liable in early Infancy, and while Teething.— Bottles at Is 6cl, 2s Gd, and is 6cl each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDEBS — A. Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— l>ackets at Is 6d, 2s Gd, and is 6d each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. T. Clayton, Victoria-street.



HOLLAND'S & CO.'B NEW TEA, THE "TCHANG-KIAFG," Is the most economical and exhiliarating Tea introduced into Auckland. HOLLAND & CO., Family and Wholelale Gucciks, 223, Queen-street (Opposite the City Hall), Importers of Canterbury, Nelson, and the leading Provincial Produce, Hams, Bacon, Cheese, &c , &c. SUGAR—Mauritius, Yaravilla, Company's No. 1, &c , &c. TEA—Foochow, Congou, Orange Pekoe, and the Tchang-Kiang, of rare excellence. COFFEE, Cocoas Chocolate, of the finest brands. FLOUR at Mill Prices. POTATOES, Oatmeal, Bice, Pickles of choicest variety, Lobsters, Salmon, Sardines, Raisins, Cur rants, Orange Peel, Hobart Jams, &c , &c. A most complete stock of new and superior Goods, as required for family use. Shipping supplied on shortest notice. Goods forwarded to Waikato and intermediate stations per Railway Trains. Orders may be sent by Post or Telegraph. Goods delivered free of charge in town and suburbs. HOLL AND & C 0., 223, Queen-street ICT OTI C E O~F REMOVAL. W. DA\V SO N Begs to inform his friends, and the public generally, that he has REMOVED to more Central Premises, corner of We'lesley and Elliott-streets, where he will carry on the business as usual. MEDICAL ATTENDANCE DAILY. Dr. Pawson attends from 9 till 10 a.m. Dr. Weight attends from 12 till lpm. Mr. E Kinxoch, Veterinary Surgeon, attends from 9 till 5 p.m. P.S. —Having purchased the business of "Fish'a Sarsaparilla," including all rights therein, "W.D. begs to inform his customers that he is in a position to supply this celebrated compound in any quantities at the usual price. r^AUTION.—"With, reference to the \_J purchasing of " Fish's Sareaparilla" business, notice is hereby given that any person infringing my rights, and unlawlully making and vending " Fish's Sarsaparilla,' will be prosecuted. W. DAWSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Corner of Welleslbv and Elliott streets, Opposite Entrance to Market. IRISH'S SARSAPARILLA. In reply to W. Dawson's Advertisement in last night's Evekikg Stab, Mr T. FISH begs to give an unqualified denial to the statements contained therein, and hereby begs to assert that, so far as being the proprietor and manufacturer of Fish's Sarsaparilla, "W. Dawson has no authority to prepare the same The sole power of preparation and original formula left by the late Dr t-.tratford, is still the property of Mr T. Fish ; and any person making use of his name, or imitating his preparation, will be proceeded against according to law. N.B. —Orders for this Celebrated Compound, left at ihe Manufactory, corner of Princes and shortland streets, will receive my utmost attention. None genuine unless signed— THOMAS FISH, Chemist. July 27, 1875. pRO BONO PUBLICO. TH 0 MAS FISH Takes this opportunity of again bringing his well known Tonic before the public, and at the same time returns sincere thanks to his patrons and friends for the very liberal patronage hitherto accorded to him, From T. Fish's many years' experience in the Manu facture oi Chemicals, &c, under the late Dr Stratford, he feels every confidence in guaranteeing the efficient manufacture of the article, so that Ms SARSAPARILLA may continue to be held in the same estimation by the public at large which it has hitherto. T. FISH has made considerable increase of late in his Manufacturing Plant, and can now execute orders with despatch. THOMAS PISH, CHEMIST, PRINCES-STREET. ' TO-MORROW. POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, July 29, at 12 o'clock, in the Waikato Shed, opposite John Rober ton and Co's, Durham-street, 460 bags Potatoes. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, American Stove, Kitchen Range, Engravings, Perambulator, Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils. Clothing, several email lots of assorted Boots, Jewellery, four Gold "Watches, &c , &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JULY 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-strest, on Friday next, 30th at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, extending Dining Table, &c, &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, JULY 31. MESSRS. HUNTER & NOLAN HAVE received instructions from Mrs Jno. Dooley, to sell at her residence (near Mr Hardmgton's farm), at the Springs One hunga, at 2 o'clock, ' 4 Cows, 3 Yearlings,7 Pigs, ton Hobart Town Seed Potatoes, half-acre Onions, Household Furni ture, American Churn, Dairy Utensils, a lot of Brahma Fowls, Geese. Garden Implements; also lease of 15 acres Land, 4 acres ploughed and ready for sowing, &c. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28. WITHOUT RESERVE. VALUABLE OLEOGRAPHS, COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS. FRAMED ENGRAVINGS AND PRINTS. ASSORTED MOULDINGS. Per 'Foffakshire,' @. London. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 28th instant at 11 o'clock, Nine Cases of Colored PHOTOGRAPHS, Cbromo LITHOGRAPHS, Steel ENGRaVIjSGS, and Valuable OLEOGRAPHS, foisting a large and varied collection of cud* sub jects. One case of Mixed MOULDINGS. Without Rkskrve. SAM PEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JULY 29. " THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, 29th July, at 12 o'clock, ICOO Well Fatted Wethers 160 head Fat Cattle, heavy weights 50 Three-year-old Steers, in fresh condition. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JULY 29. FAMILY RESIDENCE, ST. GEORGE'S BAY. HPHE Subscribers have received in- JL structions to sell at the Lasd Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 29ih inst, at 12 o'clock, A. Comfortable Family Residence, situated in St George's Bay Boad, coiitainining nine rooms and Outhouses, three Tanks, Wall,.and foiea Pump, with freehold allotment, 66 feet by 800 feet, well planted with shiubs and fruit trees. - , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.