menfc WO uld support a loan for the province, or #ould they do the same as last year, and itiake a grant of consolidated fund. Major Atkinson replied that the Govern ment were as desirous as any one to push oa nablic works throughout the colony, but ed£ -they could not disguise the fact that their 7T^lborrt)wing powers had closely reached their limit aiid they could not spare anything out Hf their loans for other than their dwn pur poses, nor did they see their way to future borrowing- Mr Curtis remarked that the proposed bill b&thdrisiiig £60,000, confined the borrowing to Hew Zealand and Australia. It would hot interfere with colonial finance. Major, Atkinson replied that some time kb tbe Government placed £300^000 on the g|sney market;,but after .four months only £50,000 were taken up. They withdrew the remainder. He thought they had no chance b'f raising money in Australia for anything, the interest of which was not payable ia .London. The Government were advised fro'iri London and from Australia that they ttiust hold their land if they hoped to main tain the credit of the colony. Mr Curtis asked if he brought in a bill, would the-Government oppose it ? Major Atkinson replied certainly not; for the Government intended to pursue a pru dent policy, which he had no donbt the itotise would support. Legislative Council. In the Upper House yesterday the Eegis traiion of Births and Deaths Bill pass id through Committee. The main obj.ctis to secure safety to registers by duplicates being kept in Wellington. The University Amendment Act passed through Committee. The Conncil adjourned till Thursday. Vote of Want of Con fidence. ft p.m. It is understood that Mr Header Wood, tfho is now an active member of the Opposi tion, is about to give notice for the appoint ment of a Finance Committee, to enquire into the position of finance^ specia} and distinct from the ordinary standing Finance Com mittee, and as a means of challenging the ac counts of the Government. This is regarded as a vote of want of confidence.

The Abolition Resolutions- It is almost absolute certainty that the abolition bills will be carried no further than committee, and their stoppage there will lead to an appeal to the country. Sow Auckland is to "be Repre sented- There is pleasant news for Auckland in the loss of one member. In the new Representation Bill it is understood the electoral districts of East and West are united with two members, the same as Of.maru, Nelson, and other large centres of population; the Thames has one additional member, and one for Waikato. The burghs of Dunediu has only four members for the city.

THIS AFTERNOON.

3.30 p.m. Armed ITawie Scandal- In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Mr Swanson gave notica for the production of papers and corresj.o .dence relative to the Waikato Engineer Militia scandal, and the result of the enquiry. Kaipara Railway - r Mr. Yon der Heyde gave notice to ask on Friday whether it is intended to shift the Eelensville station, and why not to the Government reserve at the cot.fluence of the Kaipara and Kaukapakapa rivers. Also by whom the extension beyond Helensvilie was authorised ? Australian Wine- Mr O'JSeill moved for a reduction on the duty of Australian wine to Is a gallon. Reporting Speeches- The interim report of the Keporting De bate Committee was brought np, and recom mended that only speeches of political and general interest be reported fully. MesErs. O'Neill, Bunny, and Creighton warmly resisted. Auckland City Endowments- Sir George Grey gave notice for leave to introduce a bill vesting endowments in the Mayor and burgesses of Anckland ; also, a bill to enable the Auckland Institute to raise money to erect public museum bnildings.

TELEGRAPHIC.

MERCER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Supposed Hallway Accident at the Swamp* The man found is supposed to be a Scotch taan about thiity years of age. Over 150 people have seen him, but no one identifies the body. The jury are now considering the verdict. There is no evidence how he came by the blows that caused his death.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Tokatea Specimens. TbeTokatea has 3001b. of specimens and picked atone from the Siege level stopes last night. They are now engaged timbering up. The total weight in hand is 750R>.

KIHIKIHI.

(From oar own Correspondent.) This day. Prosperous Condition of the Waikato. Settlers here are in good spirits in con neqnence of the winter having been so re markably mild. Scarcely a beast haß been lost in the whole district, while last year nearly a third of the young cattle died. Money is expected to be very plentiful dur ing the ensuing spring.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Gem, Albion, and Gipsy, sailed for Auckland this morning.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) I'his day. Sam Poole's Variety Troupe opened last night to a crowded house. The Times this morning very favorably criticises the per formances. They are likely to have a good run here.

A leader in the Times this morning urges the necessity of Dr. Featherston resigning the Agent-Generalship. The Rowena sailed last night. Passengers --Misses Clayton, Starkey, Mrs Seward and »n»ly, Key. Robert Burrows and Messrs •Phillips.

. A petition is in course of signature protest mg against natives taking part in elections.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Smiles on Centralism. iul Sunday the weather for the whole Th delightful beyond all precedent. ibe*V' *pot a single shower for six days. ■ "ml shows that Providence is JP^^fcl^jKitContemplated Constitutional In J centralising of everything S a n^n> Others assert, in reply, that we aelugive,, weather proceeds from the l™ice of the power of the air. who intends ."4»« «ew Zealand.

DUNDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. r estruction of Hares. -. ' cc ••■H»g V-lley at: fc tiers were discovered oy tiu poaco cou-i-jiug hares, and when apprehended they had two hares iv their Possession. Thy v,iil ho preceded agaiiiafc to*- a breach of ihe Protection of Animals T P is=purtesy of a Bank ManagfcT. _ J ne limes has a very severe article on the discouttssy and arrogance given by a bank toanagexl. It says s—'-' All rules which usually govern gentlemen !a their iafcercoarse have been deliberately set at defiance in ihe parlour of the bank. Tae power given to managers is not to be prostituted to pay off animosities and private grudges. We have been accustomed to regard a basils as a bridge to cairy commerce. There are bridges and bridges, however, and in these particular instances a crash is imminent." The article has caussd more Sxciterhent in tow.ft than anything in ihe paper for a long tiajgj as everyone knows who is mecnt. Funeral Extravagance, -liie meeting of ladits iesoivei to form an A\3sociaiion, and aresolii ion was carried that ladies will promise for themselves, and in duce others to ad dpi;, a less expensivo style a: mourning.

RE-OPENING OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TREATRE.

The Raace of Wislea Theatre will be re opened this evening by Aireo's Mammoth Combination Troupe, when Airec, King of tho Air, will peifo;m his miraculous aerial suspension feat iv mid-air, in deliauce of the laws of gravity. If variety is a primary recommendation, then the bill of fare for to night must be extremely satisfactory, pro mising as it; does, acrobatic performance?, ventriloquisiuj illusions, serio-comic; senti mental, and songa illustrative of national character, besides comic sketches, dances and a farce. The names of the artistes alone, are sufficient to secure a brge house, viz, Professor Jacobs, G. W. Co'lier. Harry Kenny, Madaine A ir.cc;. Miss Forrester and Miss Maggie Knight. We no tice that an efficient orchesfoa has been engaged, and that Professor Jacobs will give a grand duet. Visitors to the theatre this evening will therefore be gratified as the provisions are designed to meet: every taste.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

"The Ceimson ScariV a comic opera,, in two acts, by Legouix, was produced last night at the Choral Hall by members of the Choral Society. As the privilege of ad mission was restricted to subscribers only, the result showed a veiy substantial increase in the number of honorary members, for the audience was by far the largest we have seen at any of the Society's concerts, excepting the "Messiah." It is estimated there were about 800 persons p esenf. The plot of the opera has already been described in these columns. We need, therefoie, only briefly notice its pe;formaaco on this occasion. We should say, however, that, in order to lengthen the opera, two or three songs were adroitly introduced, for the piece oy itself is too short for an evcniDg's , programmo. Altogether, the opura was very successfully performed. The land wa3 ex cellent, the singing accurate, and the acting above mediocrity. The part of " Cornariuo Tremendcso" (Mr. G. Harker) was well sung, and was not-over-acted, but a little more free dom in both would have improved the style. The studious, though imbecile, old governor " Sassafrasso" (Mr Stoddart) was admi. * ably pourtiayed throughout^ and kept the audience in roars of laughter. The text did not give him any great scope for humour but he made the most of what there was. In the trio " Signor Since You Wish Me" he was most effective, indeed this trio was the best thing in the opera. Ihe hero and prince lover of the opera " Ernest Cornarino" (Mr E. Harker) used his magni ficent voice to the best advantage, though he seemed more au fait in love-singing than in love-making. His song " -Bless You Best of Men" was exquisitely droll, but the remainder of his part was evidently out of keeping with the broad comedy style for which he is so justly famous. " Marco" (Mr A. Tole) on the other hand was great at love making and would have made an excellent "Ernesto." His singing and acting were both graceful, easy, and fluent, but his part was not a, conspicuous one. The part of "£criblino," the scribe, consisted of one word "mystified." It is no small praise to say that this word was uttered audibly and in its proper place. The young lady who took the part of " Bianca," the heroine, sang better than we had ever heard her before.| .VJiss Leaf's best performance was the sons; "One April Night," which was given with an irresistible archness of manner, and was vociferously encored ; but the legend of the two Wallets was hardly suitable to the occasion. Tee song, however, was capitally ren dered, and gave Miss Leaf an opportunity of producing some of her best notes. Her maid, "Tessa" (Mrs. Mitchell), perhaps deserves the highest commendation of all. Her singing was clear and artistic, and her humorous by-play gave life to the entire performance. The Venetian air, " Beppo is Yonng and Gay," was charmingly sung by her : and in the trio before atten ded to both she and Bianca were com pletely successful. The quartette " What a Strange Decision," went so badly that one almost persuaded it should have read " What a strange indecision!" The quintett at the close of the opera drew forth enthusiastic applause ; and the policeman who came on at the finish—so like policemen as a rule—sang their four bars of chorus without a single mistake ! The success of the performance was chiefly due to the exertioDß of Mr Fenton, who conducted, and who had evidently taken great pains to make the performers both in the band and on the stage perfect. And we should add that the scenery, dresses, and other accessories were excellent. —Sigma.

GOOD TEMPLARISM IN NEW ZEA LAND.

rFrom the Temperance Star, London, Oct Bth, L 1874.]

IS IT TRUE? To the Editor of the Tempbbancb Star. Sir —Can you permit the enclosed queries to appear in your next issue ? Is it true -1 That Bro. Mackune, late of G. L office, Birmingham, has travelled many thousands of miles for the establishment of the I-O.G.T. £ New Zealand and instituted many lodges ? 2 That he left England forthat dxstant colony commissioned by the R.W.G-.T. asxts fir 3tDTha^Se(R r W.G.C. not only allowed thename of Bro. Mackune to be passed over in bTgL session held at Boston but per mitted another brother'B name to appear as hf r^v.-Westbrook, Wes levan minister commissioned many months after B?o Mackune entered the colony, has never slept beyond the bounds of the circuit SESbHo him by hi* church and has m truth opened but very few lodges indeed ? truth open ess havre recognised t* AVflr asain the devoted and earnest Sts of Bro! Sckune-viz., that of Inver carill, Dunedin, Wellington and other places in 6 theThK avoid any unpleasant disclo 4^khVw% wS re anot p; e hyeta jfS |o t acVordance to his right and expectation^ l? WGO Joseph Malms, in the above as B R a n^i?o?his comprehension of the meaning of the word justice ?

. I shall bd glad to sed Answers to the above in your next issue, when they thaU be followed by others of great iiitefe&fc to oui Otdcr. A BKOTH£R AN!' I.OVRR OF JUSMCE. [We may have to refer to thh matter in a subsequent issue, very voluminous corres pondence having reached us r.s we go to press irora New Zealand. -Ed Temp. Star. ['The Temperance Slav, November 5, lS?4] We have perused carefully the Journal of Proceedings of the twentieth annual session of the Right Woithy Grand Lodge held ii-j Boston, Mass., last May; and wo haife par tieitlarly noticed the P. W. G. Templars Hastings' report on New Zealand. E. W. G. L. Journal, Page l!j. According to it JN'cw Zealand is recommended to have St.least 3 or 4 brand Lodges ; in the Southern island, 2 ; and in the Northern Island, 2. The places named lor ihfesfe a*e Auckland, in the ex treme noith ; Wellington, in iba middle ; at Christchurch and at Invercargill, or Bunedia, in the south. What we are surprised at is that such a division with something less than 150 lodges should bo made, more especially when we rfemfentber that England with over 3,000 lodges must have only one ! . Page 31, B, W.G.L. Jetirnsl.-#b.e report states that a charter for a Grand Lodge was sent .to Bro. Rev. B. Westbrooke, D.D., and the B.W.G. Secretary in his report follows it up by saying—"Bro. Wtstbrcoke is con tinually at work : travelling, lecturing, and organising lodges ; and we may safely say that they now number 120 ledges, and at least 6,000 members " He also says—"On the same day I mailed a Grand Lodge char ter 16 Rev. B. Wtstbrooke, D.D.E.W.G.T., InvercargUl, Now' find a Grand Loige was organised in February laat, with about SO subordinate lodges " Kow Me happen to Lave sent us by Mr. William Mac kune, the legally and constitutionally ap pointed D.D.R.W.G.T. for New Zealand, a tile of New Zealand papers and several let ters, together with a photographed copy of X's D.D.'s commission, dated November 11th, 1872; and how in the face of all these R.W. G.O. Huntings could allow the chaiter to be sent to lie Uev. B. Weitbrooka we really cannot understand. Take in the firs'; place the commis-i<>n given to, Bro. Mrckune, and signed by P.R.W.G.T. fctfsflfell and. .V.It.W.G. Sec. JuLus A. Spencer, on the date jibova named. We have a photograph of the above docu ment before us, so can make no mistake. Then let uj remember what nine or teD, out of many others, of the New Zealand paperasay about Mr. Mackune, ItD'fi.W.G.T. while the name of the Rev. B Westbrooko dots not appear in ono of them, and our astonishment is increased, yet he is the man the 11.W.G.L. hr.nturs as though he had done the woik. "Honour to whom honour is due " has been and is our motto, but it doss not appear to be that of R.W.G.C.T, Hastings, or of the present' R.W.G.C. Malms, who knew the circumstances but did not interfere. We a&k v here would he be now had he received from the powers that be or rather tbat were, i\hcn at the institu tion of the Grand Lodge of England he was nominated and elected the Chief of the Order in England, the same treatment he h-is lately seen meted out to our biother Mac kune in Now Zea'and? And what can be thought of the Wesleyan minister who allows himself to, not only be honoured with a false title, but accepts it willingly, and allows it to be published to the world as the reward due to him for labours he never performed? The thing is on a par with the division of the country into sections or territories so that New Zealand may have with its handful of lodges what the brethren have asked fur and could not get in the mother country, whore they can count their lodges by thousands. Alas ! for the laiity of Christian —ayo, or Good Templar charity either, even from the leaders of the 1.0. G.T., when we find them at the promptings of one who himself sprung up like William Mackune from the working claes into notoriety through the aid and assistance given him by many now all but forgotten by him ; and who now as R. W.G.U. can advise the publication cf a book on several pages of which the lie direct is given to that which is patent to every Good Tcm who knows anything of the Order in the far distant colon\? of New Zealand. We shall next week give Mr. Mackune's own version of the whole matter, showing clearly tbat the Order yonder is anything but a peaceful and happy family. What, for pity' 3 sake, has become of our glorious motto—Faith, Hope, £and Charity? But where is the higher and nobler, if we may so say, one of Justice to all, but more especially to a Good Templar brother ?

INVERNESS GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the Inverness Gold Mining Company was held this afternoon in the office of Mr T. Leigh White (secretary), No. 31, Exchange Buildings, Mr George Williamson in the chair. The balance-sheet for the year ending June 30, 1875, was read and adopted. A vacancy in the Board of Directors was filled by the election of Mr James Burtt. Mr J. Waymouth was elected auditor for the ensuing year. The gold receipts for the .twelve months (being per centage from tributere) amounted to £387 14s 9d, againßt an expenditure of £201 9s 2d. The balance at credit in Bank was £521 18s 2d. The mining operations at present are being solely carried on by tributers working the upper levels of the mine.

[For continuation of News see Fourth Page.]

THE EVEBIKG STAB WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 18V5.



TO BOOTMAKERS.—-Wanted,' a good workman. —Apply to Wm. Birch, Boot maker, next door to the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu. WANTED, Organist for St Paul's Church.— Applications to be sent in not later than the 31st instant, to the Key. C. M. Nelson, St. Paul's Parsonage. W~~ ANTED to LET, a Five-roomed Cottage, with two-stalled Stable, three Fire places, and fitted with Cupboards, &c,, in good order. —Apply to Mr J. Warren, Grocer, Karangahape Road. _^_ ANTED to LET, a Four-roomed House in Parnell Rise; rent, 10s per week. For address, apply at this office. ANTED to RENT by the year7~a Cottage of five or six rooms, on scoria soil, within -three miles of the Post Office.—Rent and particulars to "Rem. v Stab office. WANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For further particulars apply to Mr R, Arthur,. Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Good Bacon at 6d $ lb. is now selling at Battye and Co.'s. Elliott-street; also a variety of other articles at equally low prices. Come early. ANTED to LET, a Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, Ponsonby. two doors from Brown's Grocery Store.—Apply to T. Port, next door, or Star office. W_ NTED, a situation as Storeman, or in any useful capacity.—Apply by letter to HE, office of this paper. ANTED, Fitters and Female Machinists for the Boot and Shoe trade. — Apply to A. R. _ F. Qoodacre, Abercrombie-street. ANTED to LET, at the North Shore, Furirished Bedroom and Sitting room, with or without board.—Apply "B," office of this paper. ANTED, a Compositor—Apply to the Stam 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 suburbs.— Apply, by letter, to " A.d," Stab office. ANTED, a'Cook and Laundress ; also a Housemaid; references required.— Apply to Mrs G, W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. ANTED to LET, in Parneil, a £ Six-roomed House; rent, 12s per week.™ Apply to W. B, Ellison, Grocer, Parnell.



WANTED, a good Canvasser; £5 a week cm Is 1, made by an active man.— Address '-.alpha.," Star office WANTED, a smart Errand Boy.— Apply to Stephens and Carter, Bootmakers, ]:!fi. Queen.street. " ANTED, a G irl from 13 to 1 5 years of age.—Apply at the Prince Albert Hotel. Onelmnfra ANTED, a Wet Nurse.—Apply io Dr. Eliis, at Mr Sharland's. Shortland street, between 11 and I o'clo;;l>, 01? at Dr. Eilis's reside rice, j'arneli. WANTED, to write or come in person, George Wyfitt, by Alfred "VVyatfc, Barino 'Robina Dunlop,' Queen-street Wharf, Auck land. W"~ANTE"IT7o LET, the Nowfcon Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East streets to ai-y Lady i r Gentleman who desires to teaelii Music l.y day.—I1. Jeune. WANTED* a situation as Groom i.n a Gentleman's famUy,— -Apply by letter to J Outline, office of this paper1. ANTED,- a good Geneiul"Servn^ot Apply Royal George Hotel. Newmarket. ANTED Known, that Mr". C. H. Watlrins' Art Union Water Colours are now on Exhibition at W Phillipps & Sons WAN 1 ED, by the Families of Aiio&lanclj real Tnranalti Butter ! Yoii may get it .it i Green's Provision Stall, No. 10. in tho Market. Working men, try it at 1/(5 to 1/9 "$ \h. WANTED, four good Labourers.— Apply at the Tannery, Panlihire. —Ireland Brothers. 'Y&T A N TED' Known, that the cheapest y V and best way Io t>e properly clothed, is to ca.ll and be measured atilie Panthciofi foi J your Coats, your Vests, and your Trousers. We mata them tv'ell of pood material, and guarantee a' j-orfect fat.— Ford, Potter & Co., The PantheMi, 108, (Juaen-strcetj ANTJB D to LET, a Gcntleraan's Reslfl'&ieo' in tapper Symoflfls-street, of 8 rooms, good well, gaftfen ba.dk : nd. r fron^ jiext Oollcctor of Customs —Apply Quean s Hjtel, upper Symonds-Street, WANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camvvfll, Poulleror, Auckla-id Market, for L H. Green, Niu'scryman, will bo punctiiaily attended id ANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green ht'A on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nui'B'ef^ Stoeik, comprising all the best binds of Trees aud Shrubs, fit tho Nursery. Stafield View, and every Saturday in the Market, ai to lowest possible prices. N.8.-L. 11. Green begs to in tim nte that all orders for Garden work will bo punctually attended to by day work_or_contract. W-■ AN j ED jj_ K OWX Dry Storage to Lit, wil&' or wfEhotft large yard, .'it Battye and Co-s (late Quick's), Elliott-Stre.ef, AncAlr.nd. Ar* TED to SELL—To Brewefs and others, a Complete Plant for Brewing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels ; tinderback for receiving wort; also a gill to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, ,«c —For particulars, apply to 0.11. Mcßae, Cooper, High-street. WANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am nelling 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 Ys Cd, usual price 2.r>s Must bo sold to make room for ex (ensivo f-pring Shipments to arrive.—E. T Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment. Devon shire House, opposite Giiy Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Tinsmiths, have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortliind-street. All work executed with economy and despatch. WANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at Cd per day. or 2sper week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Hall's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-Btrcets. \h / ABT JB D to bELL (cheapJ ? - White Lead, GulvanieedTubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. I^.B.- Highest prlte given for all kinds of old A)etal.— ALKItisD HAiAM1, nost to Bh;e Post, Victorift street. WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, comer of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Eetail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albeit and Victoria-streets. SPADES at 3s. 9cl; AMERICAN BUCKETS at is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Withefortl's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED, the General Publiclo Know that J. ALWINGRIt, Tailor (Jate from France md Germany), his con-meuced business in his ufcw premises, JN'o 82, Victoria-street, where ho hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers nhall command. Gontlemcn's and boya' suits made to order J repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in ol) Ha branchna, executed at the shortest notice. y%; ANJL'JSJJ JI.&UWW, that D. ■ v Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loora, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, ejhinglea, &c, &c, at the lowest m:vrs;et price, at his 'Yard , Custom-houso slrert. WANTED ivnown, 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. COOKE'S FurniKhmc Warehouse. 148. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, tnat .Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most ustful IV ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Tatatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. E.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climato rlnring eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist. Soleagent for Mason Brothers.' ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measiire at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. W ANTED KNOW.-N, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute an kinds of Asphalting at reasonable pricep.—Address St^b office _ " W"~XNT" B"D, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and iiags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, (fee, at BATTYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager • WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, "Wyndham street. ANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Ac. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *»* Sole Agent for Auckland— W. 8 JONES, "Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. $&~ Country Agents wanted. IV OR SALE (privately), a very com 1^ pact handtome MARE, black points, Six years old, nearly broken to saddle; the property of a genUemsn who has no further use for her. Can be seen by applying to R. H.Hawkins, Brighton Road, ParneU. pUBLIC NOTICE. "With reference to the absurd advertisement of Thomas Fish, in your issue of yesterday, I may state that as the character of T. Fish is so well-known, the following explanation will be deemed sufficient. W. DAWSON. We hereby certify that, as Trustees of the Estate of Thomas Fish, Chemist, Princes-street, we sold the whole of the Stock. Fixtures, Book Debts, Furniture, Sarsaparilla Business, and all rights therein and belonging to the same, to W.' DaWson. Chemist, the above having been assigned to us by the said Thomas Fish for the benefit of his Creditors. THOS MAOFARLAJSTB, ~| HABKNESS HAMILTON, f Trnßtees F. W. E. DAWSON, f lrustees- W. J. OAWKWELL, J ' fiAUTION. —If Miss M. Callan does \J not call at once upon her landlady, Mrs Bird, and pay the balance of her Lodging, her Goods will be sold to help to pay expenses.—Mrs Bird, Wake field-street,



"PRINCE OF "WALES THEATRE. s Manager Mr I'rederico Airec. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, 2STH JDLY, GRAND OPENING-SIGHT OF A I lIE 0' S MAMMOTH COMBINATION TROUPE ! TO-KIGHT ! TO-> IGIIT ! AIPvEO, King oi the Air, iv his truly inarvolious Aerial Suspension Feat! TH E LA W S C F GIIAV IT V DEFIF. I) ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! A GREAT PROGRAMME ! Comprising Itcfinrcl Aerial Performances, Acrobatics, Jiqiiiiibristics, Ventriloquism, (startling Illusions, Berio-Coinic, Sentimental, and Irish Songs, Nigger Eccentricities, Dancing, and Screaming Furco, &c , by those Talented Artistes— VALENTINE JACOBS, MR G. W. COLLIFIi, MR. lIAURY KENNY, MtSS MAGGIE KNIGII'J;, MADAM X DIANA AIRF.C, .MISSN. FORUKSTEK, &C. Grand Duet 02 JPiaao and Concertina—V. Jacobs. An Efficient Orchestra has been Engaged. PRICES:—Circle, 4o; Stalls, 26 Gd; Pit, Is. See Bills and Posters. PBINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Preliminary Announc; ment! Attraction Extraordinary for a Short Season only! Grand Opening Night— MONDAY NEXT, 2s» AUGUST, 1875. First appearance of ilia Great Thamziatnrgist of the age, and world-renowned Illusionist, THE FAKIR 01? OOULU (DR. SILVESTEt!), Who will appear at) above in his Marvellous Entertainment; Pro7soHneed by ail the Pi-ess to be lho most Wonder* f*Jl performance ever witnessed. PRICKS:—Circle, 4s; Stalls, 3s; Pit 2.-) Tickets can be obtained, uJid i>ea!K secured, at Upton's, Queen-street, i'or further particulars see advertisements anci billa. J. C. luinek, Lessee and Manager. H. J. Whitxikgtok, Business Sec. BAKER'S HJBEENIOON J3 TROUPE HAVING ARRIVED, Will give Tliree Farewell Performances Previous io their DEPARTURE FOR AY 31 BALI A Per s b. Hero. t&f For particulars, see future advertisements, "W" J- W A T T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, PjRIKCfcS-BTKEET, QneHl/KOA. rpENDEBS FOR MARKET-STALL -*- IMPROVEMENTS, in terms of plan and specification to be seen in the City Suivejoi's office will be received by the City Council, until neon on MONDAY, the 2nd August proximo. F. L. PRIME, Mayor. rpEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY. The Special General Meeting convened for To morrow (Thursday), will be held at the Christian Mcc ing House, Cook-street, insead of at tho Aewton Hall. SAMUEL "\VORM3, Secretary. UNITED SERVICE LODGE, No. 421, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Ledge will be held in the Lodge Room, Masonic i. otel, Ihis (Wednesday) Evening, at 7 30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order. P. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. T3OYAL OAK HOTEL, EPSOM ROAD, Ohehttnga. MR. J. T. SMITH begs to inform the inhabitants of Epsom, Onehunga, and surrounding districts, that he has taken the above well-known Hotel, where he will be happy to see his friends, and accommodate all Travellers favouring him with a call. GOOD STABLING FOB HOUSES. A TJCKLAND GAS COMPANY jt\_ (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 Office, Queen-street, 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 30th June lust; to elect Directors and Auditors, and any other business which may be 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 £5 each, and to authorise the Directors to dispose of the same, from time to time, as additional capital is required for permanent works. E. B. PARSONS, Secretaiy. Auckland, 23rd July, 1875. +~La "OOR KAIPARA (Direct). JumSMm Forwarding Goods to all Stations. The Schooner AMARANTH Will leave Onehunga Wharf for above ports on SATURDAY, the 31st July. ■ 43T Cargo for the above Boat will be collected by drays upon particular being left at the office orient*. w..BINNE^r - , Agent. VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, T. THOMPSON • Be<*s to inform his friends and the public generally thai he is Removing to his New Brick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets^djoiniug Temperance Hall, where, on and after SATURDAY, the 10th July, the business will be carried on. He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere t^nfes 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 ana suburbs. T~ O BE LET ON LEASE, a first class Dairly Farm of 40 acres, situate at Mount Eden, and only 2 miles from Queen-street. There £ a dwelling-house, with plenty of cow-sheds, stable, &c. The land is in good grass, securely fenced into several paddocks, with abundance of water in the dryest seasons.—Apply to M. &. MeG arry, Newmarket Toll-house. T?URTHEK REDUCTION .X? IN THJt PRICE OF SEWING MACHINES. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I have 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 Pxice List is now ready. Call and get one, or posted free to any address. BINGBR AGBNO y ) The Fitting Shop, Sliortland-atreet.



MEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention to his New took or autumn and w inter Dkess Materials, "Which embrace all the different styles and textures procurable, have been piirchased in large quantities at a discount, and are offered at a Small Advance on Cost, much below the prices charged by any House in the, City. LAIN & FANCY DRESS MATERIAL?, Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweeds, Serges, Trench Merinos, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, &c, &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to eeleet from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Black Silks just opened, and will he Sold at 20 per cent, below uaual'pi'ices! A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At 1/X per yard, worth l'J, MOURNING GOODS! - I ~*^ g fi ; Black French Merinos, 2 g \ Henrietta Cloths, g S j Paramattas, g| i-i ' _ i French Twills, Alpacas, g g j &c.,&c.,&c. | I SdOOO f?.MMffIIOH A Heavy Stock, and the Prices model ...e. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, &c, &c, &c, The Cheapest in Aucklsrd. GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices ! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK ov CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. HEAVY REDUCTIONS Have been Made in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, aDd the Stock too heavy. rpo TAILORS. —The finest assort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in Auckland, and the prices charged for cut lengths about 1%% more than the Wholesale Price by the Piece. CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, " At the.Very Lowest Prices ! H. ATKINS, (Late Hay & Honkyman). ... . . . J .~i-->. Jtyv;;»jjs-.---.. . ■ ... _■■



T^T A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Pkince-street, Onehdkga. Hay. Corn, and Chaff always on hand sold wholesale and retail. Coasting vessels supplied. Goods delivered to ordor. BOARD (or partial Board) and Residence wanted by a married Lady and Gentleman of quiet habits. ADy respective party having a larger residence—in a healthy situation— than required for their own use, would iind 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. P 6 E S~A L E~ A Teak-built CUTTER, damaged by masts failing. Apply to master on board ship Forfarshire. o t i c k THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBEAEY. EDWARD WAYTB Begs to inform Subscribers, and the general public, that the REVISED CATALOGUE OF THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY IS NOW READY, And may be had on application. NEW BOOKS ADDED MONTHLY. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 100, QUEEN -STREET. EDWARD WAYTE, Pkopeietor. ; , J3" O T I 0. B. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. TIMBER ! BRICKS ! TIMBER ! The undersigned as .Agents for Waikawau Saw mills, Tairua Siw Mill, Hoffman's Patent Brick Kiln, Mechanic's Bay, are prepared to receive and execute orders in connection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QuEEN-sraBET. TO-MORROW. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. LE V I W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by anction, at Jakins and Willcox's store, Dur ham Lrinc, 'io-morrow (Thursday), at half-past 12 o'clock, 170 BAGS POTATOES {^^maged. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, NOON". IMPORTANT TO TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GAS FITTERS, AND OTHERS. THE STOCK-IN-TRADE, MACHINERY, TOOLS, &c, OF THE LATE MR. T. D. WORFOLK. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on Monday next, August 2, at the premises, Phortland-street, occupied by the late Mr T. D Worfolk, His Stock-in-Trade, Machinery, Tools, &c, &c, consisting of everything necessary for the execution of all kinds of work in connection with the Tinsmith, Plumbing, Gas fitting, Beil-hanging, and Copper smith Business. TOMORROW. CITY MART. IMPORTANT SALE OF GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Cty Mart, To-moirow (Thursday), 29.h inst.at 11 o'clock, k large parcel of Teas, Sugars, Groceries, Oilmen's Stores, Provision?, &C. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, THE Subscriber lias received instruc tions from the Proprietor to sell, at the Newton Hotel, tomorrow (Thursdby), July 29, at 11 o'clock, The whole of the FURNITURE in Dr&wingroom, Parlours, Bedrooms, and Kitchen, includ ing Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs. Sofas, valuable Clock. Carpets, Matting, Skittles, Quoits, Billiard Table, Gas Counter Stove and Boiler, &o. Terms cash.. GEORGE SLBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. POTATOES! POTATOES! POTATOES! L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, July £9, at 12 o'clock, in the Waikato Shed, opposite John Rober- Lon and Co's, Durham-street, 450 bags Potatoes. Terms—Cash. FRIDAY, JULY 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rpHE Subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 30th a iist, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, extending Dinirg Table, die, &C. ■ SAMUEL 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. nPHE Subscribers have received in- I strnctions to sell at the TJasd Mart, Foit slrcet, on Thursday, 29th inst, at 12 o'ekefc, A Comfortable Family Eesidenco, situated in St George's Bay Hoad, containlninjf.Tijjje rooms and Outhouses, three Tank 3, Walli'a'pd'lfwca Pump, with freehold allotment,' feet by SOO feet, well planted withSshmbs ' i»nd fruit trees. , SAMUELJCOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.