GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Interesting Christening. The Blight Smile battery was started to day in *ne presence of about 1000 people. The Mayor presided, and Mrs Ken nan turned on steam and broke a bottle of champagne en the fly-wheel, christening it the Bright Smile Battery. Mr Kowe proposed success to the Bright Smile, and Mr Kennan responded. The proceedings were quite enthusiastic. A champsgne lunch was provided on the occasion. 'J he battery and engina are now working splendidly, and as smoothly as if the old machine instead of the new was working for some time. Singular Case-

At the Police Court to-day Matthew Kitt w ho yesterday was brought up on a charge of lunacy and discharged on the ceitificate of a doctor was charged with threatening Hugh Mcllhone with an axe. The suit was a friendly one to have Kitt restrained. He was bound over to keep the peace, and security will be forthcoming when it is con sidered safe to liberate him.

COROMANDEL.

(From cur own Correspondent.) This day.

Union Beach.-—Reported Accident. The Union Beach have started timbering the winze, and my possibly have another haul this week. It is rumuured that an accident has occurred to a man in the mine, but there is nothing serious. The Royal Oak. Ihe Eoyal Oak got 58 ozs. of retorted gold from 20 tons stuff. This is satisfactory, i The Pukeatua crushing at the Nil batteiy gives a good show on the plat as. ' The Three Brothers crushing ia proceeding at the Whakaooa battery. The Tokatea retorted yield is 24 : 20z5. from 35 tons stone from the specimen leader. The Harbour View tributers are getting gold from No. 2 level.

GISBORNE.

(From oar Own Correspondent.)

This day.

Hail Storm There was a heavy storm on Wednesday night.

Pretty Jane

The Pretty Jane sailed at 8 p.m. Passen gers : Messrs Adair, Sutherland, Ball, Johnson, Hodson, Burke, Mrs Hood, Scrivener, Fernandez, a constable, and five prisoners. Cargo : 410 sheep.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

The Especulador.

The Especulor, from Kaipara to Lyttelton, put in yesterday through stress of weather. She remains two days.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Important Supreme Court Case The case of GJassford v. Reid and others ■was finished at the fc-upreme Court. It was an action to recover £1700 damages, and to prevent the defendants and others from pollu ting Thompson's creek, Manuherika. The jury fonnd a shilling damages for" polluting the stream, and £50 damages to the land. They further found that the defendants did not pollute the stream wrongfully. To-day Mr Macassey obtained a rule nisi to enter a verdict for the plaintiff.

The Guardian announces an increase of price to threepence.

Mayoral Elections. Mr Walters was elected Mayor of Dunedin by a majority of 372 over Mr Reeves. Only 1736 votes were recorded. It is the first time a publican has been elected mayor here. At Port Chalmers, Mr McKinnon was re turned by a majorily of 92 ; at Lawrence Mr Freer was elected by a majority of 34 ; and at Oamaru Mr Sumpter by a majority of 50. Waste Lands. Only cne application waa received in Dunedin for IGOO acres opened for sale at Paipahee Hundred.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Remarkable Action for Slander.

A case to-day in the Supreme Court nisi prius, excited much interest. Ihe plaintiff, Joseph Newman, a seed-merchant, and com paratively new arrival from England, and a very poshing energetic business man, sued William Wilson (more familiarly known for many years as " Cabbage Wilson") for £5000 damages for Blander. It was alleged that the defendant said at a public dinner-table that the plaintiff "Would be bankrupt in three months" Hence the action. Much amusement was caused by the production of an epistle written by the plaintiff intended for publication in the Otago Daily Times, but not published by them, in which the defendant's history was alluded to, and he was termed a barrowman costermonger in the olden days, but now one of Christ church'B nobocracy. Sundry allusions more pertinent than respectful to the various members of defendant's family also caused much merriment in Court. The judge directed the jury that a verdict must be for plaintiff. After retiring for three-quarters of an hour, the jury returned with a verdict of otc farthing damages.

Mr. Maskell, Provincial Secretary,, ad dressed his constituents last night. The weather is bitterly cold and very frosty.

LYTTELTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The White Ko*e from London.

The ship "White Eose from London via Mauritius, with 166 immigrants, arrived; all well. They will be put on Ripa Island for a short time, in case of illness breaking ont.

Five births ands three deaths occurred during the passage.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Addresses to Constituents. William Maxwell, Provincial Secretary ; and C. J. Harper, both supporters of the new Education Bill, addressed their consti tuents at Leithfield last night, and votes of confidence in them passed.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON-

DENT.)

The Address in Reply.

Address in Eeply. The great debate of the session was intro daced by Mr Inglis, on the motion for the address in reply. The skeleton of the address was sent round made up of thanks and gratifications, the latter scrupulously kept for non-debateable clauses in the address. The thanks were freely applied to anything in it requiring delicate handling, notably that having reference to constitu tional changes. On this the proposed address was, "To thank His Excellency for informing the House that in accordance with 4 i reßol. utions adopted by this House in its J|d6Bt session the necessary measures for the _, A?°PB jition of the provincial form of Govern *rsk \\3r *' an(* *k° establishment of a more <$. ™°rougn form of local Government in *ac North Island have been prepared

and -will be immediately laid before «s, and that we shall be invited to decide whether, taking the circum s'aices of the colony into considera tion, etc., the operation of the proposed measures may not at once with general advantage be so extended as to include the whoteof the provinces, and to assure His Excellency thab the question of extending the operation of the piopose.l measure so as to include the whole of the provinces shall when submitted receive our most earnest and careful confcideration."

Mr Inglis spoke longer than was custom ary, Mr Stafford sitting beside him, and the impression conveyed irresistibly was that Mr Inglis w»3 simply his mouthpiece. This was confirmed by a certain restlessness and nervous twitchings on the part of the great man.

It was originally intended that Mr Ballance should second the address, but being absent Mr Joseph May supplied his place. Ho had carefully prepared notes and spoke rapidly. A long pause succeeded, nobody caring to rise.

Mr Swamon broke the silence, and after a brief, telling speech, moved the adjourn ment.

After Messrs Murray and Wakefield had spoken on the same side, Mr Stafford arose, and deep attention was pail to learn the indications of his intentions. These were declared unequivocal by his saying, "On all questions during the present session on which the existence of the Ministry may be at stake, I shall give them my cordial and loyal support." He repeated the declaration emphatically, and it caused surprise and a deep impression. Major Atkinson, for the Ministry, ex pressed that he was not very unwilling to adjourn if it were desired by the House, or by a reasonable minority ; but the feeling of the House was evident to pres3 the question to decision.

Sir George Grey arose amid great applause. He spoke calmly and impressively, laying stress chiefly on the absence of members. He had himself only seen the address in reply that instant. He dissected the statements which they were called on to endorse : as that the railways were paying, etc., and pleaded that to force on a decision would be an unjust and arbitrary proceeding. He sat down amid applause. Mr Luckie spoke to the effect that mem bers absent should not be considered.

Mr Fi'.zherbert made a capital speech urging postponement, and referiing to Mr Stafford's declaration of unqualified support. He said he had listened to that expression with greater pain than surprise. Mr Kolleston on the same side gave indi cations that the debate on the maia question will be thorough. The debate was interrupted by the dinner hour at 5.30.

On resuming', Mr Pyke moved the adjourn ment, and was supported by Mr Bucklanrt, who said he knew the Government could compel a division by their majority, but hoped they would not exercise it arbitrarily. Mr Richardson, on behalf of the Govern ment, consented to an ajournment, and the debate was then placed on the paper for Friday. Mr Shepherd's Goldfields Bill. Mr Shepherd's Goldfields B 11 was real a first time. The mover referred to the gold fields caucus in indignant terms. Mr Pyke denied that it was resolved to sib on the JfcSili, but that they mean to do so is true nevertheless. Suggested State Forestry Measure. Sir Donald McLean's Protection to Ani mals Bill was lead a second time. Its object is to protect seals from June to August In the discussion Mr. Shepherd urged a short bill to protect forest 3in the North, as by a contract with the Navy they were about to be slaughtered wholesale. He showed what a remarkable alteration had taken place in Sir Julias Vogel's professed policy of last session. Mr. Bucklaud mged that the minimum of £20 fine in the present Protection Act be altf red. The discussion was adjourned till Friday on account of the Governor's ball to-night. To-day s Sitting. Members were urged to meet half an hour to-day, to receive papers regarding the float ing of the last loan. This was ultimately agreed upon. Financial Statement. In reply to Mr Rolleston, Mr Atkinson said he could not tell when the Financial Statement would be delivered till the address in reply was decided. Lighthouse at Cape Brett.

A petition in favour of a lighthouse at Cape Brett was presented by Mr Williams.

The House rose at 8.30. What the "Times" Says

The Times says : —"lt is assured on good authority that the Government measures go to the root of the matter, and provide aboli tion of provinces North and South."

A2l Important Notice

In the Legislative Council, Mr Chamber lain gave notice to move that it be an instruc tion to the House Committee to take measures to prevent a draught of cold air descending on the heads of honorable members.

That was all the business iv the Lords,

The Opposition Tactics.

The intention of the Opposition is to wait for Messrs Macandrew and Reid, who will not be up before Friday. Messrs Wood and Sheehan are also absent, but there seems little doubt that the Government have an immense following on this question. The Opposition appear dispirited, and have no matured policy yet to present. Mr Stafford's declaration of allegiance has had a great effect. It is the force of the question, not the inherent strength or respect for them, that gives the present strength to the position of the Ministry. Unmistakeably, the House has taken the bit in its mouth, and the Ministry seem to guide while only sitting stupidly and smilingly on the coach box. -».«« The Representation Bill. I have beard on fair anthority that the representation measure provides five addi tional members, and aims at giving as near as possible one to each four thousand of population. I cannot vouch for the correct ness of this.

THIS AFTERNOON'S PROCEEDINGS.

3.30 p.m. Thames and Waikato Railway.

In the House of Representatives, Mr. O'Neill gave notice of question, What steps had been taken towards the construction of the Thames and Waikato railway, and what were the Government intentions in relation to that work ? _ Petition from Mr .Duder. Mr O'Rorke presented a petition from Mr Duder, sen., asking consideration on account of great age. Onehunga Wharf. In reply to Mr o'Korke, the Minister of Works stated that the Onehunga wharf was not sufficiently strong to bear the continuation of the railway to shipside, and even if strong enough its position is such thatjt would not be advisable to connect. Plans would be made for a new wharf suitable for such ex tension, and meantime all facilities would be given by the traffic manager and a small plat form would be erected near the wharf for passengers.. Stoppage of Free Immigration- In reply to Mr Murray, the Treasurer stated he would place immediately on the table papers relative to the reported stoppage bill amending the Waste Land Acf-, 1858.

A resolution was passed, indemnifying the treasurer for £84040, service of the past year.

Mr Bunny's bill was read a first time, enabling Wellington to borrow to build Municipal offices.

Rov/jgmoEg Otaso Members- The Otago nu'inhfr* are wonlling one another ovpr the dispnral nf iheir Jami.*, Mr. McGlashan having n.ovfd for a return of the lawsuits against (be Superintendent; since 1872, and how settled or compromised. The The Otagans have taken off their coats. Mr Thompson is on bis leg3.|

The Lords This Afternoon.

In the Lords to-day the usual sessional committees were appointed. Mr Chamberlain's important motion came on. He moved it briefly, and all the mem bers were evidently pleased, and smiled accmiescence.

Dr Pollen replied that he vouM bring the matter under the notice of the Minister of Worts; that the Council believed it neces sary to stop up certain apertures. The motion was withdrawn.

Mr Johnson is now moving the address in reply.

[Per Press Agency.]

This day.

The Government Abolition Bill.

There appears to be a mis-understanding as to the meaning of the Governor's^speech re the abolition of the provinces. The Government will ask the Hou3e to go further than List year's resolutions. The Govern ment Bill provides for the total abolition of the provinces ; that Eoad Boards and Municipalities are substantially endowed, and that the land fund will be lefb to open up the country and introduce population. It is announced that the Government measures

re all ready, and will be brought down with the financial statement as soou as the debate on tbe address is concluded.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIONS.

Friend'y Societies

In reply to Mr. Rolleston's question, whether it was the intention of the Govern ment to introduce a bill during the session to amend the Friendly Societies ftC*-, ISC7, the Minister of Justice said the Government would take into consideration the whole question of the state of the law in regard to Friendly Societies ; and in regard to James's case, referred to by Mr. Kolleston, although it was not advisable to immediately legislate upon the whole subject, some provision might be made for meeting similar cases. In future tho whole subject would be care fully considered.

In seconding the reply, Mr May hoped the Government would endeavour to remove the complaints made in the North of high fares on the railway. He did attribute all the credit of peace to the Kative Minister. It was due in a large measure to altered circum stances. The last war was inevitable. He thought the Government should do more for the load boards. He thought the country was over-governed. Sir George Grey said the House had a fair claim to ask for an adjournment- He main tained that the highest possible principles were involved in the question of adjourn ment. He must olject to swsllow thete things wholesale, and in forcing this address upon them th^y were being made to do so. Why not give them an opportunity of con sulting with absent members, whether they should accept the address, or to enable them to prepare an amendment ? It wag too much to ask him to express gratification at things which were not the fact, such a3 the state ment regarding the railways pa}ing, — the very reverse was the case. '1 hey wero also asked to give up representative institutions and deal with rights and liberties, which be longed not to them but to posterity. (All the time there were cries of " No, no," and "Yes.") The address wouk' pledge the House to a certain principle. He implored the Government not to force on what he be lieved to be a most arbitrary and unlawful proceeding. (Applause.) Pollution of Rivets Bill, introduced by Mr T. L. Shepherd. Head a first time.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce took place this after noon at Mr Batget's office. Present : Dr. Campbell, in the chair; Messrs. Shera, Morton, Philhpps, McMillan, Henderson, R. Y. Stevenson, and D. B. Cruickehank.

Dr. Campbell informed the meeting that the Chamber had made representations to the Government on the subject of the non delivery of the San Francisco English Mail on Sundays', and on the delay attendant upon the iMiez Mail being forwarded from Aus tralia via the Bluff. He had received a copy of the new Bankruptcy Act. Mr Yon der Heyde had been requested to bring before the General Assembly the ques tion of lowering the present raiiway freights. The chairman had also received from the chairman of the Harbour Board a repre sentation on the subject ef the defective " receiving" of cargoes on the wharf. The communication was not read. Dr. Campbell gave it as his opinion that if importers would see that they Lad a sufficient number of carts to take away the goods there would be no block. He invited gentlemen to express themselves on the subject. Mr. McMillan said he thought the Consti tution of the Harbour Board was in fault. The public was too little represented on the Board. They ought to move for an'alteration, and insist at least upon having three fourths of the Board from the city. He did not see under present circumstances how anything they could do would remove the difficulty. Mr Stevenson thought the Harbour Board had the power to remedy the fault if they would use it. They should licence the re ceivers. Mr Phillips did not see what they could do. For his own part b.e thought the wharf was kept pretty clear. Mr Shera agreed with Mr Stevenson. Mr Morton did not think tho importers were to blame. He attributed the blame to the officers of the ships who mixed the goods on the wharf. The Harbour Board should bring pressure to bear upon tke Captains and the receivers to make them work more in h«rmony. Mr. D. B. Cruickshank did not agree with Mr. Morton. There were too many curves. He had known a receiver hunted for all dsy. He recommended as a solution of the diffi culty that the wharf should be leased to one person, and the end shedded in. This would also remove another important drawback, which was the amount of theft which went on on the wharf. gfMr McMillan agreed with Mr Cruickßhank. Mr Stevenson moved that the matter be referred to the Committee of the Chamber to . take action and report upon the same. Mr McMi'lan seconded this and it was carried. STJRVEY AKBANGEMENTS. Mr Shera introduced this subject. He thought the present arrangements very unsatisfactory. The surveyors were generally engaged by the ship, and were paid by the captains. This being the case, they must remember surveyors were but men, and had a lively recollection of men who paid them. If they gave an adverse decision it was probable they would not be employed again. He would move that the committee be requested to take into con sideration the unsatisfactory nature of the survey arrangements of this part and devise a remedy of the evil. Mr Stevenson seconded the motion which was carried.

THE EVENING STAB ftHUBSDAY, JULY 22, 1875



[For continuation of N«-ws see Fourth Page.] SPA DES at 3a 9d. ; A MERIC AN BUCKETS at Is 3d each, or 12s. per dozen, a!; J H. V.'il lief Orel's, Newmuilet Other gnoCe at Auckland prices as usual. IS/V^TKD, a smart Boy.— .Jones V t and Co., High-street, nejir tho Police Court. ANTED, a General Servant; also a Young Man.—Apply, immediately, at the MißOTiic Hotel, Princes-street WANTED, a Man to work a Planing Machine ; a Carpenter preferred — Apply to Mercury Bay Saw Mill Co. ANTED,Tenders for Painting and Papering a Cottage.—For address, apply at the York Hotel, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a first-class General Servant to proceed to Coromandel by steamer to-morrow ; wages 12s per week — Apply to Publisher, Staii office. WANTED, a good Carpenter for Taurarga.- Apply to Schapp and Ansenne. ANTED, for Tauranga, a General Servant. —Apply to Mr Asher, Queen-street. T7E7 ANTED, a Kursegirl not under H 1G years of age.—Apply to Mrs Henry Gil fillan, Synionds-street. WANTED, a Nursemaid. —Apply at once to the Provincial Hotel. Princes-street. WANTED, Apartments in a re pectablo family in Auckland by a gentlemen and his Wife ; well furnished Dining and Bedroom and attendance, or room for servant; state terms; qighest references given.—Apply by letter to Zeno, Star office. \S/" ANTED, 20,000 Shingles, heart V V of kauri, stating lowest price — Apply within ten days to W. L. Roth, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. ANTED, a strong Lad who can milk well.—Apply to R. J. Yates, Parnell. TITAKTED, a General Servant for V? an Hotel at Poverty Bay .-Apply to Mr Ad;:ir, at Me k rthur, Shera & Co.'s, on Friday. ■ WANTED to LET, in Grey-street, a House and Shop, with the goodwill of an old established Furniture Business; rent low. Also, a House and Shop to let with a business of a General Store attached.—Apply to li, Rodgcrs. Grey-street ANTED,agood Tailoress.-Apply to Mr Aldwinger, Tailor, Victoria-street. ANTED, Apprentices for the Boot Trade; aIRO Apprentices for the Boot Machine Department. — * pply to Garrett Brothers, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, a Sleeping Apartment away from the business part of Auckland; also paddock accommodation for one horse.—Apply to " A.Z.,"cT,vb ottlce. W "AN TED, a Second Cook for s.s. Ladybird —Apply at once Wharf, Onehnnga WANTED, a respectable person to assist in household duties.—Apply to Miso Brown, Dyer, Phortland-atrcet. WANTED, a good Genera] Ser vant, with references.—Apply to W. Flood, 6, Insurance 15ui'd[cg_ V STINTED, a Servant Grl.—Apply V t,9, Quonn s'.ioot. ANTED to LET, in Parnell, a six-roomed House ]l>sa»<intly situated. Rent, 143 per -week-Apply W. It. Ellison, Grocer, l'arne'l. _ WANTED to SELL, cheap, 140 acres Btwh Land near water ; 2 acres, Port Albert; 40 acres, town, Wairoa; 10 acres, Papakura ; alno three-roomed Cottage. Tho money must be paid within six months.- For full particulars apply any evening to C. Wright, Commercial Koad, AVest Newton. WANTED to LET, Two Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, at the North Choro, suitable for two young nun or a married couple.—Apply to Mi s Vfßcy, behind Flagstaff. ANTED to LET, a Butcher's Shop, doing a pood business —Apply to 11. Fartinglon, House and Land Agent, Queen street. WANTED to SELL, 12 doz. Large Bottlers of B;ack Ink, warranted good, only Is per bottle; Half-crown Bottles for 1b ; Half-crown Bottles for Is; Half-crown Bottlts for only Is; Ked Ink, 0d per dozen, Gd per dozen, Cd per dozen ; Epsom Salts, 4d ; Kpsom Salts, only 4d per !b ; Corn Flour, Cd per lt>, only Cd per lt>. —11. Walts, Pitt street. ANTED, a Cook and Laundress; reference required.—Apply to Mrs G. W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. ANTED XX OWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and CVs (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland WANTED to SELL—To Brewers 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 ; underbade -for receiving wort; also a pill to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, &c —For particulars, apply to G. K. Mcßae, 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 Gd, usual price 255. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive.—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfltters, and Tinsmiths have commenced busineß» in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-street. All work executed with economy' and despatch. ANTED Known, that the Cheap • Crockery Shop is 29, Victoria-street —Cups and Saucers from 6d; Toilet Sets from 13s; Hand Lamps 2s; Teapots from Is ; and every other article at the lowest living profit—William Holdswobth, Importer of China, Glass, and Earthenware, Dealer in new a_d second-hand Furniture. ANTED KNOWN, that- Good Stabling may be had at 6d,per day, or 2sper week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Bjiildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Hall's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-streets. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that 'they can have the numbers Handsomely Boimd, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Euler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED, Everybody to try Elli 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 Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. B^~ Country Agents wanted. W"_T_fTED, 500 tons of Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. ANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's 'Wholesale and Ketall Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. \ST ANTED to BELL (cheap), ¥ V White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; alao, Pumpg Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B. - Highest price given for all kinds of old _etaI.—ALFKBD SMAKT, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED, Gentlemen, jour Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to be had at Iha Pantheon, 198, Queen-3treet.— Ford, Potter and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that J, MOBEISON is prepared to execute mi kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Stab office WANTELngTNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin'a, 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 mosi ■cfj^ul Kew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seeo fotatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and £ choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name anc of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that nil Seeds are specially selected for this market, beinf varieties he has found most suitable for this climat< fjuring eleven years experience as a practical Horfc. oultmrist. Soleagent for Mason Brothers. ■\ls /^A^ TED~ Known, that the cheapest W and best way to be properly clothed, is t< call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them wel of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.- Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street



WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEF, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has comme_ced business in his u«w premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge arid i.itent.ou to business, and civility to his custnirifcM s-linil command. Gentleman's and boys' suits nii'le to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in ■■ II 't,= hriTrflios executed at the shortest notice. •%* AJNiiiiij __jmuWj>, thai. JL\ • G oldie is prepared to supply all kinds -i Timbor and other Building materwJs, inclui'ii.j. Sashes, i oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, How* Blocks. Tests, Bails, Hardwood Felloea, Shafts, Irot- Barfc ivcd liiuo Gum Laths, Shingles, 4c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custom-house street. WANTED ilnowu, 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 Pillow?, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc. etc., at T. &H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. \Jkt AJVJL'J-JJ, the general public to f ¥ _vow (.hat W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefteld-streets, has en sale :—i'owcastle teal wholesale and retail), at-the lowest rates. Brieic3, Llrao, Sand, Simile, Tiles, Ircn-Mrk Shafts, Spoies, and Kod-gam Fciloos, &C, --c. alwayß on hand. A large chop*" of the beat Newcastle Coke nowon hand ILL IA M BIK CH, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Criterion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. English and Coloniil Goods always on hand. All Kepairs promptly executed pOTTIS'S TOM AT U SAUCE G. COTTI3, of Butland Eoad, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his New Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. It bears upon it the character of the purest suuco sold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in bis customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. G. COTTIS, Parnell. QLSON'S rpOMATO QAUCE. The undersigned having Purchased from Mr. H. Olson the RECIPE of hiß CELEBKATED SAUCE, together with the Goodwill of hie Business, beg to Bolicit a continuance of the Public Favour. The Sauce may be depended upon as perfectly Pure, and free from Adulteration. It creates appe tite and promotes digestion, and an none but the best and most wholesome ingredients are used, it cannot but merit a continuance of the high favour it has already attained in public estimation. RICHARD GAELICK & CO. rpo BE SOLD CHEAP, a Superior _l_ (Lock-stitch) Fewing Machine, worked by hand or treadle, only a few weeks in use. and I gmrantecd in perfect order.—App.y office of this paper. D~EVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT.—The Annual Meeting of Rite payers will be held in the Devonport Hall on Thurs day Evening, the 22nd inst.. at 7 o'clock Business : To levy a itato, elect Trustees and Auditors, and Fence Viewers.—Oliv_b Mays, Chairman.- July 6, 1875. •V«rst*«?»'s*-w..Ks:y A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR TWO SILT PUSTS. Ilarbcur Board Office, Auckland, 15th July, 1875. Tenders will be received at tlih efflce until TUKSDaY, the 27th instant, at noon, for the Con struction of two Silt Punts, in terms of plans and specifications to bo seen at tho Kngiuter's othco. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for cilt Punts." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. FREEMAN'S H0 T EL. FEEEMAN'S BAY. ME. 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 Department 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 Ales always on draught. Bell's Life in London filed. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. The Panorama of Coal and the Coal Mineß, con taining several interesting illustrations, will be exhibited at the Sheridan-street Chapel TO-MOBROW (Friday) Evening, commencing ut 7.30. Admission : Adults, Gd; Children, 3d. ECHANICS' INSTITUTE. The Annual Meeting of Members will be held THIS (Thursday) EVENING, the 22nd instant, at 7.30 p.m. Biisinesß: To receive the Report and Balance sheet, and the election of Officers for the ensuing year" R. T. TALBOT, Secretary. THOMAS JOHNSTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale a«d Betail, Otahuhu. N B.—Waikato settlers can send orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will be carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. F~OUND, a Gold Pencil —The owner can have the same by applying to William O'Connell, City Works, anal paying expences. SUPJiKTOR APARTMEN TS at Mrs Morley's, Havelock House, second house above Choral Hall, Symoncls-street. ~h^"Vj_. TpOR SYDNEY AND •IJwjrT^. Jj MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite 3 s. HERO, Captain Logan, according to telegraphic advices receivep ta-day, was to leave Melbourne on the 23rd instant, and so may be expected here on the 2nd proximo. , __ She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the sth August. For freight or passage apply to CKUICKBHANK & CO., Agents, Queen-street, Auckland, July 20, 1876. VTOTICE 01 REMOVAL T. THOMPSON Bess to inform his friends and the public generally that he is Removing to his New Brick 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 Bincere 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, jj _ Flour Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, &c, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sold on commission . _' _ Goods delivered in_town_ana suburbs. TN~TH_n_ST-ATE OF CHAS. INNES, J_ LATE BREWER, NaARUAWAHiA. All Claims against this Estate to be sent to Messrs. Barnett and Levy, Queen-street, on or before 30th July. THOMAS CHING,\ T «" t „ T. BARRETT, J ±rUßtees- FOR SALE, a new Spring Cart, aleo a strong Wagon that will carry three or four tons.—Apply to G Bruce, Coach Builder, Upper Queen-street. A SUPERIOR HOMK is offered J\_ to one or two Gentlemen In a Private Family, with separate well furnished bedrooms, five minutes' walk| from Queen-street; • piano in the house; no children; termi moderate.—For address, apply Stajb office.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr G. W. Collier. Scenic Artist Mr W. Williams. LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF THE SISTERS DUVALLI. THIS (THUUSDAY) EVENING, .^-^ , . / — -^ ——s——A ( "PANTOMIME! ) ( PANTOMIME! ) (__^ ,_^^,-J U,^^~~.~-—J ( PANTOMIME! ) Harlequin (a la Wattean) .. Miss Rosalie Duvalli. Colnmbino Miss Heloise DuvaUi. (jiown Mr H Alexander. Pantiuoon Mr J. Sweeney. Fact, Fux, and Frolic ! Johnny, where arc you going this evening? Mamma's going to take me to the Pantomime ! Gorgcovs Grand Transformation Scene, THE HOME OF THE XAI ADS! Painted by the unrivalled aiiut, Mr. Win. Williams. Notice. —The Pantomime will conclude at 10.45 p m , allowing ample time for parties to return home at an early hour. For further particulars see day bills. PRICES :-Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 23 Cd; Pit. Is. Beats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, WEILESIEI-SIItEET, WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1875. July 23—" Was Adam the First Man?" E. Ellis, Esq., M.D. August 13—"Home, Sweet Home,' Rev. P. H. Cornford. August 27—"George Whitefield: his Life and Labours," liev. W. J. Williams. September 10—" Myths,'1 Rev. C. M. Nelson. September 2-i—" History of Electricity," illustrated by numerous expprimenfs, J. Goodall, Esq. October 15—"Revivals," Rev. A Eeid. October 22—Subject to be announced, Eev. E. N. Bree. Tickets, to admit two to the Course of Lectures, ss. each ; may be had of the Booksellers, at the Booms, or from any member of Committee; single admission, Is. Seats reserved for ticket-ho:.dtrs until quarter past 7 ; commence at 7.30. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. "VTEWTON EXCELSIOR HAIL. A SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY Will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, 22n'D INSTANT, With varied Songs, by Lsdy and Gentleman Amateurs. Admission, 2s Cd : to Admit Lady add Gzi.TIEMAN'. Tickets to be had at the dcor. FURTHER REDUCTION IN TEX 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 n duce my stcck, My new amended Illustrated Piice List is now ready. Call at-d get one, or posted free to any address. THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Sbortland-street. •;)9a.r)s-na9n?) 's.nrjioH *g sj *x ojisoddo 'lOdaa aaas aMVTXonv s,NiA\3Ha j-v saaas kiioa A.ncL NEW PORK BUTCHERY, PARNELL. T. BAENETT BEGS to inform his Parnell customers that he has now opened his PARNELL BRANCH SHOP, with every delicacy of the trade. The Branch is opened purely for the convenience of his customers at Parnell He thanks them for past favours, and assures them that the same prices, quality, and variety will greet their eyes each day as they see in his Queen street shop. ST. MATTHEW'S SOCIAL GATHERING. LORNE-STREET HALL, JULY 29. Tickets, Is each ; may be had from Messrs Hsoper and Viewers, Churchwardens ; Messrs Burtt, Doonin, Wocllty, Bto-vin, Warnock, T H. Webb, Hendeis^n, S. J Willism?, and Colonel Haultain, Vestrymen. Tickets will not be isstcd by the above-mentioned alter Saturday, July 24.— R. S, Uassard, Incumbent MONEY TO LE *D on firstelass freehold security. low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, dhortland-streo MOJNiiX TO JLi-JNi), m large and small sums, * low rates of interest.—Apply EUOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MCNbY To JLlBd in large or ■mail sutni, atfvery low rate of interest.— A.QPI? to Mr LaUhlay, Solicitor, His/h-rtreet Q^IR GEORGE GREY CADETS. The Members of the above late Corps are requested to Meet in the Auckland i. ollege on Friday, tbe 6th of August, at 7.36 pro, to take into^copsideration the disposal of the Property of the Coips invested in me —in accordance with the 4th section of ihe Volunteer Act, 1807. CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Lato Captain Commanding. TO SAWMILL PROPRIETORS, CAPTAINS OP VESSELS, AMD OTHERS. Prime Cured Beef (in casks), 3d.s 1b Mutton, 4d $ ft Bacon, lOd $ ft. Quality second to none CO-OPEBATIVE MEAT SUPPLY CO. T^ALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE J? 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 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, ,-r-V • Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDEKS — A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at Is Gd, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each. Agents: Hamilton Bros.. Queen-street. T. Clayton, Victoria-street TfT HANG AR E I COAL. 'i he finest sample of tbe above Coal ever shipped now on Sale at my Yards, Fort-street. JOSEPH CRAIG. nHAELES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carte, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. I^~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, To-morrow, at twelv. o'clock, the well-known Steeplechaser Horse ISIEMAS, He is also a first-rate Hack. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



TO-MORROW, FIJI MAIZE. Ex S.S. Stab, of the South. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Friday), the 23rd instant, at H o'clock, 750 bags Fiji Maize. Terms at S:slp. TUESDAY, JULY 27. 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 27ih inst, at eleven o'clock sharp, 395 usas Brawn Sugar 900 bags White ou?ar, in 701b bags 800 bags White Crystals, in 1121b bags £4 bags Brewers Crjsials 14;.!) mats Mau.iiiua Sugar. Terms at Sale. TUESDA V, 27th JULY, At 11 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. JAMS, TART FRUITS, PAPER BAGS, &c, Ac, &c. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 27th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 210 cases Peak's lib-tin Jams 30 „ „ TartFraits 88 „ Hawkins' lib-tin Jams 9 „ „ 21b-tin „ 6 „ „ Bulk „ 87 , „ Tart Fruits 11 bales Paper Bags (assorted) Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, 27th JULY, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. BUTTER, OATMEAL, BACON, &c G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 27th inst, at eleven o'clock sharp, 30 kega Cnristehurcu Butter" 3 cases McConnell Bacon 3 cisas Bams and Bacon (bare) G case; Bacon (bare) 50 Cheese 10 jars Batter 50 sack A. & M. Oatmeal 60 tons A. * M Flour (in sacks) 10 tons Ruddenhlau Flour Terms at Sale, TUESDAY, JULY 27. At 11 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. ON ACCOUNT lOF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. LEATHER LEGGINGS, PAPER BAGS, &c, &c, &c. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Corn JKxcchange, on Tuesday, 27th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 8 p lira Leather Leggings 9 dozen paper Collars 1 roll Tweed 50 dozen Plaid Vest is. Terms at sale. ~ TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. " ARTHUR'S MART. PO U L T R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Bing Doves, &c. PRODUCE—IOO sacks Superior Oats, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Oatmeal, 30 kegs Superior Butter, Carrots, Bran GROCERIES-20 bigs Sugar, Lollies, Jujubes, 20 ' boxes Tea, 20 cases Creawell's Superior Jatns'Hß HOUSEHOLD FUfcNITDRE AND EFFECTS— (New anl Sef.ond-liaad), Clothing, Sencriea, &c. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. 15 TRUNKS BOOTS. TO CLOSE A CONSIGNMENT. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HA YE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow (Friday), 23rd icst, at 11 o'clock, ' . 15 trunks BOOTS, comprising Men's, Women's, and Children's ; for absolute sale. Terms—Cash. rriHE HAYMARKBT. FOR SALE, on ERIDAT, July 23, At 11 o'clook, 100 BAGS DAMAGED FIJI MAIZE. ALFRED BUOKLAND. FRIDAY, JULY 23. WATERMAN'S BOAT. ON ACCOUNT oF~WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, on the Reclamation, near Walker's store, on Frid*y next, at 2 o'clock • ■'••■■ A Waterman's Boat, with sails, oare, rudder, &c, &c. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JULY 23. P I A N O FO R T E S. REP AND HAIR COVERED COUCHES AND CHAINS. HOUSEHOLD FDRNITURE. HPHE Subscribers. will sell at the ! _L Hart, Fort-street, on IMday next. 23.dinst at 11 o'clock, Houiehold Furniture, comprising Walnut Pianoforte, by J. Marsh and Co, Hair-seated Arm Chair and Couches, Spring-seated Couch and six Chairs, covered in green rep, Cottage Pianoforte by B. Cocks and Co, - Coach and six Chairs (Ame-ican Cloth), Whatnot, Mahogany Chest Drawers, Cheffon nier, Large JKoaewood Bt«rosc pc, wi'h revolving frame. Walnut Tea Caddy <"hrst« Drawers. Loo Tables, Commode, Washstand* and Ware, Colonial Oven, Boiler, Colebrook dale Cooking Stove. &c. * SAMUEL COCHRANE^ SON^ p ■ • Auctioneers. f _ ~- s- -DOYALTY! BOYAITYI Scoria from my Pita at Mount Eden sold to the public at 2d per load. W. KTKBy.