' MJ^hey are drawn by the crew / Vk\n officer, with the auxili \ < v^f when the wind is fair, vk\ W>tal weight of one when j isf io\ > lbs > bein § 235 lbs for each f '+ g)\ilat being considered, from the f .cc of Sir Leopold M'Clintock, not A .acta, provided the men were picked '.! rwell trained to drag before starting \- -i'he clothing is of the warmest description, v the principal garments being of "Duffle;" and the food is ample, the daily allowance while sledging being for each man one pound of pemmican, Jib of boiled pork, 2oz preser ved potatoes, loz prepared chocolate, ioz of tea and sugar, loz concentrated rum, and 4oz of fuel, with a weekly allowance of 3oz of tobacco and salt and pepper. While away from the ship the men sleep in a duck tent with floor cloth and coverlet, each man having, besides, a duffle sleeping bag, 7ft long with a slit in the side, so that he can sit up with it over his head. In case of very ex treme cold a snow hut is built, Esquimaux fashion, as it is found to be warmer than a tent. FORWARDING PROVISIONS. By sending half-a-dozen sledges away to gether, No 6 at the end of 6 days' journey filling up the others with provisions and returning to the ship, and the same thing being repeated by Nos 5, 4, 3 and 2 in suc cession at the end of each succeeding six days' travel—sledge No 1 will then find itself 50 days' journey out from tbe ship, filled up with provisions, and in a position to continue the exploration by itself. In the meantime the returned sledges will re-pro vision and lay out depots for this wide ranging traveller, and in this way its hoped that THE POLE ITSELF WILL BE EASILY REACHED. In the meantime the crew of the Discovery will keep up communications by means of dog sledges, and also explore the Northern coasts of Greenland. When the objects of the expedition have been fully achieved pre parations will be made, probably in 1877, for the return, and for thi3 purpose the ships will be got ready for sea, and a train of ashes and dirt will be laid along from the vessels towards the open water, so that by absorbing the rays of the sun the ice may be melted. BREAKING A CHANNEL WITH GUN-COTTON. This mode of releasing them from their icy - bonds failing, gun-powder or gun-cotton will be brought into play for blasting a channel. In 1851 a blasting party, with the expenditure of only 2161b of powder, cleared away a channel 20,000 yards long by 400 yards wide, in ice five feet thick. With the more potent auxiliary of gun-cotton, therefore, a few miles of ice will not be allowed to stand in the way of getting the ships into open water. THE RETURN. —POSSIBILITY OE ABANDONING SHIP. If, however, from any accident, the ships have to be abandoned, there will be no fear as to the safety of the crews. A third ship being sent out, and communication being kept up with the two exploring vessels, their safe retreat will, so far as human foresight can provide, be f nlly assured. There is everj reason to hope that our gallant countrymen will perform all that is expected of them in two years, and that in the autumn of 1877 they will return to receive an enthusiastic welcome; for, whether fully successful or not, every one will be sure that they have done their utmost to deserve success.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. — OPENING SESSION

The inaugural meeting of the new session of the Auckland Institute was held last evening in the Museum! Buildings, and although the weather was unfavourable, a considerable number of persons were in attendance. Seven new members were elected, and a list of donations which had been received since the last meeting were read. At the close of the preliminary business the President, Mr Firth, delivered his promised address, which was of an excellent character and evidenced a large acquaintance with scientific and geological facts. The address is worthy of perusal but too long for the space at our " command ; one extract from the conclusion, without going into generalities, must suffice : " It is not given to everyone to be a Bacon, a Newton, or a Faraday, but it is within the power of all to cultivate habits of observation. Even our children will derive for themselves great advantage, and may confer upon others even greater advantages by learning to ob serve. Let it be remembered tbat to ob« serve accurately and to record correctly the operations of Nature is to contribute to the general stores of knowledge, and to be a benefactor to mankind at large. In conclu sion, we have come to a new land, where, though we have much to create, to introduce arid to develop; to a land full of hidden resources, and full indeed of difficulties, yet we have at least the advantage that we have few (of the excresences or social anomalies incidental to older countries. Whilst there is abundant room for the pursuit of abstract truth for the elucidation of those occult questions which occupy the philosophers of our time, there is yet room and verge enough for the cultivation of patriotic sen timent, of everything that is beautiful in art, useful in science, and noble in literature, and for the widest development of those economic and social problems of a more practical kind, which.necessarily come home to the early settlers of a colony like New Zealand.. We Kave taken hold of the heroic work of colo nisation, and-it is for us toshew that we are worthy of the great race to which we belong, M»d tof the grand future in store for us." Tie President's address was heartily cheered. The Rev Dr Purchas then read a paper on "The best line for the sub-marine cable between Australia and New Zealand," and •fter describing the advantages and dis advantages of various routes, the doctor decided in favor of that ending /in Ahipara Bay. An interesting discussion followed the paper. The secretary, Mr Cheeseman, next read a paper on the " Coleoptera of Auckland," prepared by Captain Brown, of Tairua, and illustrated Tby numerous specimens. The meeting con cluded with a vote of thanks to Mr Godfrey, for a valuable collection of stuffed birds which that gentlemen had presented to the Institute.

THE FOUR FETES.

The return of the Darrells to the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening was an occasion for a joyous greeting, and Mr Darrell's five act comedy was received with acclamation. In point of literary merit, the comedy deserves much credit, and the favorable criticisms of the American press were not far wrong. It is no easy matter to work out a five-act comedy to the satisfaction of all men. We think Mr Darrell has succeeded ad mirably as a play-wright, and equally well has 2k§_ succeeded as the delineator of his own ideas. The play opens in 1874, and the Bcene oi action is New York ; Walter Fair field, a wealthy banker's son, gives a fete to Ms friends, and falls in love with Richard Raymond's pretty daughter Florence (Miss Clara Stephenson), Raymond, the merchant and father of Florence, was represented by Mr. Oily Deering, who has established a dramatic reputation. Miss Patty Holt, as Maud Kennedy, exhibited the power of love in her wheedling propensities towards the Hon. George Lansdown (Mr. Aveling.) Mr. Sam Poole was excellent as O'Maesey, of Irish descent, and gave vent to much humour in thfe assumed person of the redoubtable Fitz gerald. Mr Holloway represented the downy James Smiley, with his villainous look, with ?aich ability.... Mr.. Thornton represented Jfettram, a robber, with his eye on the bank. We must nofcjpmifr ■to mention- Mrs Charles Jones, vhg&.jtfft' eminently successful as Miss Deborafc^Plfc,. and whose exquisite acting gave Kue api vitality ]to the scene, and ijPWwia; chain. over the whole performance; Ju2sng fron the repeated' calls upon thel P»rf(? Vmers jo appear before the eurtaih, and

the frequent cheers which rose from the audience, the play was successful, and the management is wise in reproducing the " Four Fetes" again this evening.

TELEGRAPHIC

COBOMAKDEL. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mining News- The City of Auckland has 1971bs of speci mens from 30 tons stone. The Bismarck has 116 ozs from 149 tons. The Royal Oak is crushing of 40 tons at the Whakaroa battery. The contractors of the Bismarck tunnel have thrown up their contract owing to the ground being hard. Serious Injuries. A man was taken to the Hospital last night seriously injured by a man named Smith. Mr Carew is making considerable improve ments at the W hangapoua claim Rev P. H. Cornford. The Eev P. H. Cornford preached on Sun day at the Wesleyan Chapel. He had a crowded congregation.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Slackness of Shipping. Shipping trade is still very dull, although four English ships are expected very soon. Awfully Sudden Death. A sudden death occurred yesterday in Barber, the butchers' yards. John O'Connell, a ward man formerly in the hospital, and an old soldier, rather given to drink, died whilst leaning against a cart. Aneurism of the heart was the immediate cause of death. A Wellington Opinion on Auckland's Impecuniosity. Both the Times and Post have articles re viewing or dealing in sauce-fashion with the financial position of Auckland. The Times asiks what is the cause of such a state of things, and, answering itself, says it is not want of harbours and navigable rivers, nor the fault of climate, nor is the soil to blame, the roads and water ways are not to blame, and it possesses gold, iron, silver, copper, oil, and the best timber in the colony. Its waters teem with fish. Its rivers furnish unlimited but un used water power. In fact it is prodigal in natural resources, and yet from Auckland alone is heard the cry of oppression and penury. After summing up all the natural advantage of Auckland, the Times pretends that the fault lies not w'th the General Government at Wellington, but with the supineness of the settlers, who fold their hands in despair and sink under the accumulated load of taxation under which they groan. " Work, steady work, would appear to an onlooker to be all that is wanted to improve the position of the Auckland settler as permanent progress can never be made unless people apply themselves by perseverance and industry to the cultivation of the soil. They only grow a handful of grain, and in the matter of stock rasing they are eclipsed by Wanganui and Hawke's Bay. The Post on the other hand agrees with Sir George Grey that the real cause of the impecuniosity of Auckland is to be found in the unfair and uncertain finance of the General Government if it goes on, and the following extract is the pith of the article :— "The Colonial Treasury needs reformation as much as does the system of local Govern ment. The present position of Auckland will probably place the General Government in a dilemma. They can't " allow matters to remain as they are." " Something must be done for Auckland." If Mr Vogel be back, and really meant what he said last session. He has now a splendid opportunity of having practically the advantage of the new system of Government which is to replace provin cialism if he can devise a method for setting Auckland on its legs. If he can conjure up these "substantial revenues," if he can place the provincial governing bodies of Auckland in a position to discbarge their proper func tions, or those which the province now admits itself unequal to, then the colony may have faith in the efficacy of his pre scriptions. The article concludes, "If he cannot do this now except by taking money from other places, we shall know the exact meaning and value of his new scheme. We have always suspected that the whole gist of his policy is to seize the land revenue and take from those who have to give to those who have not. The Auckland case will afford means of testing this."

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. San Francisco Mail Late. The Mikado left San Francisco on May 1, five days late. Profitable Pastoral Association. The G. S. Ida Pastoral. Association has carried forward over £1000 on the year's transactions ; equal to forty per cent on the capital. Victorian Speculators. Mr. Ulrick's report on the Cromwell reefs has induced a visit of some Victorian specu lators, who last week inspected the reefs. A trial crushing from some loose stuff gave 360z5., nearly equal to an ounce to the ton. The Rev. Dr. Roseby Denounces Modern Idolatory. The Press is paying more attention to pulpit utterances. In a forcible sermon Dr. JSoseby said a scrutiny of society showed that idolatory was as prevalent, as foolish, and as cruel here as that of ancient times or heathen lands. The worship of the creature he said, gave pleasure, and was. more faith fully and generally observed than the wor ship of the Creator. Bishop Neville and an Atheist. Bishop Neville, commenting on the great importance of the religious aspect of the Education question, said he was brought in contact about a week ago with an Atheist, who contended in angry terms that there was no difference between a human being and a bullock. Biblical instruction was necessary in week day schools as well as Sunday schools. ' '• A 2. - ".'■ • i- Melancholy Death of a Drunkard -1 -—His Insane "Wife Lost in the Snow-

Information was received at Cromwell on Friday that a man "named Bijon was found dead in Potter's Gully, Carrick, death being the result of a drunken debauoh kept up for some days in company with his mate O'Rorke, and a storekeeper named Birnie. The following particulars were elicited at the inquest: While Birnie was indulging with Bijon the latter's wife came into Cromwell to look for him leaving her family of small children at J. E. Potter's, an out-of-the-way place, where the population is composed of Chinese* The woman seemed unsettled in her mind, and talked vaguely. The mystery is how she managed to get through the snow, which in places is very deep. On Tuesday the police received a message that a woman had come to Kawarau (a place about six miles from her own residence) the night previous, with a dying child in her arms,. The child was taken from her and restoratives applied, and the wanderer ac commodated for the night. When morning came the mother had left the place, and no trace of her was t6be found. No doubt the woman is out of her mind, and fearß of the worst kind are entertained as the snow is very heavy on the ranges. si The' jury returned •'» Verdict censuring the store-keeper.

The New Screw Steamer.

Mr Mills has received a cablegram announc ing that the s.s. Taupo sailed from Glasgow for Port Chalmers on the Ist instant. The Taupo is commanded by Captain Macfarlane. She is the second steamer built for the Union Company, and is expected to make the passage in 60 days. She is 720 tons gross, and 461 tons nett. Particulars cf the Recent Criminal Assault. The following are the particulars of the case of criminal assault on a child nine years old. The alleged assault took place about three weeks since, but the girl's guardians, her uncle, a married man named Samuel Ayrs, living at Big Hill railway cutting, Kawa, and his wife, could not be prevailed on, although persistently asked to do so, to communicate the facts to either the police or Dr Smith who subsequently attended the girl, they stating their wish not to expose the latter. The doctor, however, became acquainted with the facts, and upon a state ment furnished to him by the police, McGregor was arrested. It appears that the girl was in the habit of taking meat from a butcher's cart to the woikmen's tent on the camp, close by. On the day in question she took meat to the accused, McGregor, and there being no one else in the tent, he attempted to commit the offence until the child's scream compelled him to desist. The opinion of the medical man is that McGregor accomplished his purpose. The worst part of the affair is that the girl suffers from a disease which he communicated to her. On Saturday, a number of men em ployed on the works got word of what had occurred, and pulled McGregor's tent down and hooted him off the works. On Monday he left for Oamaru, and proceeded to Dunedin, en route for the Palmer diggings, but was cleverly captured here by the police.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Want of Confidence Motion. The following motion by Mr Ba»tings in the Provincial Council is expected to lead to a trial of strength, " That financial proposals brought down by the Government are not satisfactory, and that the present distribution of Executive officers has not been found to be conducive to the proper administration of the affairs of the province. The Council, therefore, requests the Government to re consider their present position with tho view to a better financial and administrative arrangement being anived at." Debate ad journed.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tnis day. Racing. Steeplechases were fixed last night for July 16. The programme comprises the Christ church Handicap Steeplechase, 100 soys. ; Hack Handicap Steeplechase, 40 soys. ; Sin wood Stakes Handicap Steeplechase, 60 soys. A bal masque is arranged for the evening of the Queen's Birthday. John Guthrie, M.8.C., formerly resident surgeon of the Glasgow Infirmary, who came out as surgeon-superintendent of the ship Crusader on her last voyage, is appointed resident surgeon of Christchurch Hospital. Numerous entries are made for the athletic sports on the Queen's birthday. Evidence at the inquest on the man Betts, found in the river Avon on Saturday last, showed he had been drinking hard and a short time ago was an inmate of the Lunatic Asylum. On coming out he went to his wife (to whom a few years ago he made over all his property) for assistance, but it was refused. Several jurors referred in strong terms to cruelty of the latter. Verdict of accidental death was returned. The Land sales yesterday reached £1396.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Long Drive will retort to-day. They have 500 ounces of amalgam to hand. The fortnights crushing 5 head stampers. The Caledonian also retort this evening, the will average lh ounces the ton. The Crown Prince are getting good rich stone from No. 2 reef. The Waiotahi Breaking trial crushing from new reef. Crush this week. Tn the District Court to-day the case Hewitt v. Sons of Freedom Company was adjourned. Judgment had been confessed, but in consequence of interlimation in con fession, could not be received. The amount was £75 16s.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the member^ of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present : Messrs Holdship, M. Niccol, Macready, Brett, McKenzie, and Mays. The chairman welcomed Messrs Niccol and and^Macready, new members, to the Board.

The chairman read a letter from Mr Moriarty, acknowledging receipt of harbour plans and specifications, andjpromising atten tion to them.

A letter from the Chairman of the Wood side Board, thanking the Board for construct ing such a commodious wharf at Stokes' Point, was laid on the table. ' A letter from Mr H. N. Warner, stating that some years ago he had caused a granite quarry at the Great Barrier to be reserved for harbour purposes. The Chairman said he would, get it examined.

FENCE AT DEVENPORT,

Captain Daldy moved " That the chairman be authorised to at once remove the fence erected below highwater mark, opposite the naval reserve at Devonport." In moving ther resolution, the Chairman said that he was sorry to have§to do this. The Board had endeavoured in every way not to come into collision with the Naval authorities. A large amount of correspon dence had passed with the Government without any definite conclusion. The Naval authorities simply set the harbor authorities at defiance, and he asked them to authorise him to remove it as they would have done with any private individval. Mr Mays seconded the motion, which was carried. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD. Mr G. Holdship moved, " That this Board appoint a committee to revise the Harbour Board Act, to submit their suggestions to the Provincial- Council for amended legis lation during the present session ; commitee to consist 'of Messrs. Daldy, Campbell, McKenzie, Niccol, Brett, Boylan, and the mover." The motion was seconded by Mr. McKen zie, and agreed to. VI/H J Y( 7*l ? TARIF F. The report of the Wharf Committee re commends that the question of lighting be held over till the lamps which had been imported were available. Adopted. The report of the committee recommending that the export duty on ballast be abolished till the close of the year, when the whole tariff should be revised, was carried. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Accounts were presented and passed as follow :—General account, L 665 12s 7d ; loan account, L99317s 7d ; total, 1659 10s 2d. The funds at ( the disposal of the Board were as follow,:— To balance in Bank, L 1734 15s lOd ; cash in hand, L 8 lis 4d; total, L 1,743 6d. By accounts ordered to be paid, as above, less sums paid LSO 17s lid. Balance, L 1,129 is 6d. Moneyß voted, L 4361. ~ , : LOAN ACCOUNT. Balance in Bank, £118 Is lOd; accounts for payment less, £176 5s 7d; already plaid, £817 12s j balance to Dr.^ £699 WslO&j,

moneyß voted, £7197 ; Dr. balance, £999 10s 2d. Total to Dr., £7896 10s 2d.

A DISGUSTING CHARGE.—ARREST TO-DAY.

A man named Padden was arrested this afternoon on a charge of committing a dis gusting offence with another man in Kyber Pass Road on Sunday last. We understand that the matter was brought under notice of the police by Mr Mowbray. The other offender i8 at large.

INQUEST ON THE LATE FIRE.

An enquiry into the cause of the late fire in Chapel-street which destroyed two houses, the property of Mr Asher. on the 7th inst., was held thi3 afternoon at the Governor Browne Hotel before Dr. Phiison, coroner, and a jury, Mr Woolford, foremnn. Mr James B. Graham represented the Norwich Union Society.

Frederick Lawrence deposed that he was a gardener, and occupied one of the houses in Chapel-street. The houses were of wood, two-storied, shingled. There were other persons living on the premises—one wate a Mrs Craw and her family. He occupied only a portion of the premises under Mr Asher. His wife and sister-in-law were living with him at the time of the fire, he had been there ten weeks. His property, wearing apparel, and furniture were worth about £350, in cluding books and sewing machines. He was insured in the Norwich Union Insurance Society for £250. He effected the insurance about seven weeks before the fire. It was surveyed by Mr G. S. Graham, and a policy was granted ia due course. He had not claimed the amount. The fire broke out at a quarter to 10 a.m. on the morning of the 7th. He was then in the back yard cutting wood, when Mr Warral! ran over and said, "Your house is on fire." Mr Warrall is a shop-keeper opposite. Wit ness immediately ran up stairs and discovered that the paper lining and wood next the chimney were all on tire, flaring up to the ceiling ; it was in a little spare room not often used ; there was no property in the room, nor had there been any fire in it; his wife was ill at the time, but she followed him and fainted ; 'she was carried away by strangers ; he did not know their names. The fire had then got too great a hold, and he began to get out the furniture Had his wife not fainted, he might have put out the fire with a few buckets of water ; he saved a good deal of the down stairs furniture but not in the rooms above About a third of the property was saved. The engines did not,,arrive until a considerable tima after the breaking out of the fire. The houses were destroyed in half an hour ; about £150 worth of property was saved ; he could not account for the origin of the fire.

THE MARATHON.

Captain Evans reports having left Sydney ou the Bth. Had good westerly breezes till the North Cape. There met strong gales, which lasted for twelve hours. Gusty weather down the Coast. The Marathon brings 2(>5 tons of general cargo, consisting of bone-dust, maize, liquors, dates, butter, tar, leather, shoes, and 2000 ft. cedar. Mr W. W. Goodhue is the agent. After discharging the Marathon will load kauri gum for New York. The Mara thon came alongside the wharf at 4 o'clock.

Pigeon from Ship 'Dunedin.' All are Well on Board.

Three cases of typhoid fever occurred during the voyage, the last on the Bth of April. Births, 2 ; deaths, 3, one named Steven son on the Ist March, and 2 infants.



TO-MORROW. CONTINUATION ABSOLUTE AUCTION SALE. CITY MART. IMPORTANT' TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. grantlTmorton HAVE received instructions from the Importers, to sell by auction, at the City Mart, to-morrow (Wednesday), l!)th instant, com mencing at 11 o'clock prompt, 37 caßes New and Seasonable Drapery 14 cases First-class New and Seasonable Drapery 10 cases Shirts, Hosiery, &c. 5 cases Waterproof Clothing. tut., &c., <6c. The Auctioneers hope to be favoured with numer ous and punctual attendance of tha trade at adver | tised time of Sale To-morrow The Sale will com mence with Hosiery, Men's Mercery and Clothing; and as aU these Lines are for absolute sale, this i opportunity should not be neglected. Terms Liberal at Sale. GEOBGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER, i [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. t, LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, > payments prompt. CORNER MART, Queen and Wyndham-streets. Auckland. April 29,1875. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). I The Seventh General Annual Meeting of Share holders in the Bay of Islands Coal Company (Limited) I will lie held in the large hall of the New Zealand jlnsurance Company's Buildings, on MONDAY, the j3lst instant, at 3 p.m. i Business :—To receive report and accounts for the 'year ended the 30th day of •* pril, 1875 ; to elect two Directois in the place of Messrs. Firth and Stone, .who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election; jto elect two Auditors for the ensuing year, and to [transact any other business thatmay be brought jbefore the meeting. •£a By order of the Board of Directors. HENRY GILEILL4.N, June , Acting Secretary. ! 10, Insurance Buildings, j Auckland, May 18,1875. ON S A L. E By the Undersigned : Candles—Brandon's i Pickles—Norton's and Whybrow's Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand I Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's White Starch j Confectionery Malt, English Tanks i Tea—Boxes and half-chests 1 Jams —Peaks, Peacock and Hawkins •■ Tart Fruits, ditto ditto | Candied Orange Peel ■ ' Butter—Sydney «nd Canterbury Bran, Pollard Maize, Oatd ' Wheat Crushed o**B j Lucerne Ffev/ ', Preservwilleat and Soupa j Resin &c. &0.. i &p, GEO. W. BINNEY, ... . A(*ENT ■ .. . sL ,



WANTED. 500 tons o, Old Braw, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Moats Metal, Waste Paper, Canvan, Bagging, Hope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Caat-off Clothing,, Ac, at BATTYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager



WANTED, at Moyle's Wharf Dining Boomß, Queen-street, a smart Nurse Gi 1 about 14 ; WAITED, a Girl about 17 years of nge —Apply to Mrs Hayden, Wakefield n ■ WANTED, a good Finisher. Apply to J. Tremvith's Boot Factory, Wakefield street. , - WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to 16.—Apply to Mrs Offer, Bristol House, Qiiflen-street ' . ANTED, a situation by a respect able middle-aged person as first-class Cook iv a Gentleman's family. First-class references.— Apply by letter to "Cook," Star office. ANTED, a General Servant— Apply immediately to Mrs J. Moses, Hobson street, near Cook-street. W" ANTED, a Boy 12 or 14 years of age, to look after cows, *c. If a good boy, treated as one of the family.—W. Wells & ton, Vaux hall. WANTED, by a young gentleman, good Board and Residence in a pleasant locality.—State terms by letter, "Mizpah, office of this paper. ' 0 BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a good Workman . used to Ladies' Work.— Apply Blue Boot, Queen-street TXTANTED, a good General Ser- Vy vant. Reference required.-Apply to Mrs Whitson, Grafton Road. "IX7"ANTED, immediately, a smart VV active Girl, between 13 and 14 years of age, to assist in housework.—Apply to Mrs Chalmers, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Female for an hotel.—Apply to Mrs R. Gratten, Km ilyPlace. TT/ANTED, a good Cook for the » ▼ Hot Springs.—ipvly at the office jf Robert Graham, High-street AN lED to Let, with immediate possession, a Four - roomed Cottage in Xarangahape Road ; good well, tank, c c Rent, 14s per week.-Apply Town Clerk's Office, City Coixncil Buildings, Queen-street. ANTED, at horough good General Servant —Apply at Bennett's Drapery Ware house, 154, Queen-£.treet. ANTED, for the Waikato, a good married Couple, without children preferred. The man must understand general farm work. — Appiy to J. M. Lennox. Estate Agent. Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, all Claims against the estate of the late Mr. A. G. Millar must be sent in on or before the 22nd instant, addressed to J. Finch, care of National Insurance Company, Queen-street. ANTED to LET, iv Aberorombie ttreet, for a rerm of years, a Six-roomed Bouse, with gcod well of water.—Apply to Mr T. Weaving, ot Mr Case's, Wakefield-street. WANTED, Tenders for the trench ing of about two acres of ground. Specifi cations can be seen at Mechanic's Bay Nursery.— R. Baird, Victoria street. WANTED, a Journalist to edit and report for an Evening Paper. Good salary to efficient hand.—Apply, by telegram, t0"8.N.," Westport. ANTED, a Lad about 14 as an Apprentice to the Cigar and Tobacco Manufacturing.- Apply by letter to E. W. Gotch, or at the Factory, Papakura. ~Afcj ANTfcD, a H ousekeeper's place. * * —For reft recce, inquire L, Star office. 1 he Country preferred. WANTED KNOWN—LTHJGreen has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View, and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.8.-L H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. WANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horscf, Cattle, Sheep, *c,. continues to give the greatest ratisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lamenesp, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cats of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be sem on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. ANTED ENOWN, that J MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Andres Star Office. ANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Plouahs, &c. N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFEKD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-strcst. %V ANTED KNOWJN, that D. » » Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard . Custom-house -8 treat. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholes ale and retail), at tho lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. &c, Ac. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand. ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of- first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced iv " The Nursery List," which will be forwarded to any address. C. T. WREN, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. W. J* Hurst & Co., Sole Town Agent. TO THE JOURNEYMAN~TAI LORS OF AUCKLAND. A Meeting of the Trade will be held at the Anchor Hotel, Queen-street, on THURSDAY, May 20th, to take into consideration important business, when all are requested to attend. Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. T O. O. E., M. IJ., A. D., The Members of the Good Intent Lodge will celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a SOIREE and DANCE. Tea on the Table at 7 o'clock. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 5b ; Single, Bs. T. COLE, P.P.G.M., M.C.. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGL NEERS. The Company and Band wiU parade for Monthly Inspection at the Market House on Thursday, the 20th instant, at 7 o'clock. Uniform: Full Dress. E. DAWSON, ! Secretary. OTlCE.—Caution to Friends and the Publio against a Woman personating me, and soliciting work or money.—Amy Leggett. AEBLE SLABS for Sale, cheap } also, a superior Wood Turner's Lathe, a comp act little Circular Saw, Boring and Fret-cutting Machine.—Cramvell & Co., Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a good Lockstitch Sewing Machine (Simpson's), in first-rate order. Price, £G. —Apply to Mrs Allies, Newton Road, first corner house below Stevenson's store. 0 CARPENTERS.—Wanted, two good hands.—Apply to Thos, Constable, Star Hotel, Newton. /TO LET, a Tailor's SLop "Hay -*- wards." A good opening. Near Governor Browne Hotel. Hobson-street. Rent, 6s. WEDINBORG'S Theoligical Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Arcania. Celestii, &c , Ac. 0. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on Thursday Evening next, at 7.30 o'clock, in the Albert Barrack Reserve. - Uniiorm—Full dress. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. ST. JAMES'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1875. Programme in future advertisement INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE GARDENERS, ALPHA LODGE. The Fortnightly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held THIS (Tuesday) J&VENING, at 7.30 p.m. BIOHD: T. TALBOT, |„ { _or.\.i b>s;>:".o:i v.tr. ■■ ■■ y-y - Secretary."



i T3RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Enthusiastic Reception of George DarreUS New American Comedy, THE FOUR FETES! (THE FOUR FETES.) Last Night-4—LASr NiGHT--^- Last Night [THE FOUR FETES.) In 5 Acts and 4 Tableaux. TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), the Great Woman's Rights Question.—The Crusade agaiust Rum. jj The Foub Fetes! jj 000000000000000 TO-MORROW— Re-appearance of Mrs. Geo. Darrell as Romeo. In preparation—The Streets of New York. Prices—Cirole, 4s;"Stalls, 2s Od; Pit, Is. T^ICTOrTa SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS, All the best and newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. A very large and choice collection imported direct from Paris by poit. FLOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIEB, 50 very best-name! vaiietiea, Gs per dozen RANUNCULUS, 60 very bestnamed va^etiea, fis per doaen. LAttN GRASS SEEDS, Pine mixture, for Lawts. Croquet Grounds, or. Bowling Greens. R. BAIRD, Victobia Seed Stokes. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1575. OPENING MEETING CITY HALL FRIDAY, 21st INSTANT. Chairman— Sir Geobcz Gbev, K.C.B. MUSIC UNDER DIRECTION OF MR. MITCHELL. PROGRAMME. Chorale, "Sleeper* Awake"—Choir Chairman's Address—Sir George Orey, X C.B. . Boug— Gentleman Amateun , Add-ess, "Young Men's Christian Association"— The Yen Archdeacon Maunrell, President Song, " Weary"—Mrs Mitchell Address, " Mnd your own business-Rev W. Tinsley Chorus, " How lovely are the Messengers - Choir_ Address, "Business, and some qualifications for its successful pursuit'—Dr Ellis Song, "The Owl"—Mr Leaf Address, " Modern Religious Thought" —Mr Kwington Song. " Away to the Mountain's Brow'—Mrs Mitchell Tickets to admit two for the above, and a Course oi 10 Lectures, 6s each. May be had of the Book sellers. at the Rooms, or from any Member of Commitlee. Single Admission, Is Seats reserved for Ticket-holders uttU quarter past 7 ; commence at 7 30. THOMAS BUDDLE. Hon Sec. pONSONBY HAL I. FRIDAY, THE 28m MAY, THE PONSONBY DEAMATIC COMPANY WiU present BYRON'S MUSICAL BURZ.ETTA, FRA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. -"Vj* TU EW ZEALAND •atJd^V JLn STEAM SHIPPING COM- MgJjf^JES^* PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povebty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westfort, Greyiiouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Thkough to Melboubne.] TL© S 8 WELLINGTON Is appointed to leave Onehunga Whar* on SUN DAY next, the 2Srd instant, at 11 am, subject to detention for the San Francisco Mail. 27th.—s.s. Phoebe—as above. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHBECER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. BOARD and Residence for a single gentleman at Mrs Partridges, WelUngton street. OUND, in Grey-street, a PURSE, containing Papers and a small sum of Money. Owner can have same by giving particulars at office of this paper, . N S~ A L E, At the Haymarket, 200 bags MAIZE, ex Dauntless, from Fiji. ALFRED BUCKLAND. EVONPORT.—To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on the Lake Road. weU suited for a Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. __ m O L JB T. The Stores and Stables at present occupied by the Waikato S.N &CM Company, in Durham-street.— Apply on the premises. ■ TO LET, that House now in the occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Orafton Roadi-For particulars, apply to John Henderson, Painter, 53, Queen-street. SELECT- Board and Residence.— Every Comfort, for single gentlemen. Harbour View Houße. Shortland Crescent. UCKLAND REGISTRY OEEICE for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey treets, nearly opposite the Fire-beU. TFOR SALE, a Spring Cart, suitable JP for a Butcher of Milkman. —R. C. Greenwood General Commission Agent, Market House. rp~o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the Erection of an Episcopalian Church at West Hamilton, Waikato. ' R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Wednesday next, the 19th instant, for Additions to Premises in Chapel-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street, P. HERAPATH, Architect. XTICTORIA COMPANY, A.R.V. The Monthly Inspection Parade of the above Com pany will be held in the Albert Barracks To-morrow (Tuesday), 18th instant, at 7.30 p.m. AU members are warned to attend. Uniform: Full Dress. By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sergeant. May 17, 1875. rPEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, a Gold Signet Ring, with amber-coloured stone.—Any person finding the same will receive the above reward.—Apply at the office of this paper. JJEW ADVERTISEMENT. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge— Legs, Loins, and Shoulders 4d. Fore Quarters 3d. • Roastßeef __\_ Boiling Beef <.... ___\. Steaks .^...-..•.■.•.•... .a.i.n.i..., 6d. "'mpSteak •m.t.,.______ Bd.



HpENDERS will be received at this ■*- office until SATURDAY, tho 22nd May, for the Erection of an Engine Shed at Mercer, in accord- j ance with drawings ancl specifications to be seen at j this office. A deposit of one per cent, to accompany j each tender. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. • Albert Barracks, May 17, 1875. ■VTATIOHAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications for the MANAGERSHIP of this Company, at Auckland, will be received at the Office, '25, Queen-street, up to WEDNESDAY next, the 19 th instant. Salary guaranteed, with per centage on profits. E- ISAACS, )_, " , V-Directois. D. B. CRUICKSHANK, j W. C. KIBCALDY, Acting Manager. Ari ckland, May 15,1875. WALTER J. HUN T, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, House, Land, Estate, Mining and Commission Aoent, 41, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Mr Hunt is prepared to undertake all kinds of Financial Business, to negociate Loans on Freehold and Household Estatas, to arrange the Purchase and Sale of Town and Country Properties, and also Bank Insurance, Mining, aud other shares, and to act as agent for trustees, absentees and other persons m the management of estates aud investment of capital. Arbitrations and audits undertaken. Partnership accounts arranged Tradesmen's books posted weekly, monthly, aud quarterly. GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OE IRELAND, No. U9. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Chapter will be held in the Ltdge Room, ISewton, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 19tU instant, at Visiting Sir Knights are respectfully invited to attend. By order of S.K.C. rjT~O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of Saturday, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, 4c. at my office, Queen-street. JSDWAKU MA.HONEY, Architects. OTICE is * hereby given that the Partnership which has for some time past been carried on by Edward Isaacs and Henry Isaacs, under the firm of "E. and 11. Isaacs, at tlie City of Auckland, in the business of Auctioneers ana General Merchants, was, on the 22nd day of February last, Dissolved by mutual consent. Dated this 13th day of May, 1875. EDWARD ISAACS, HENRY ISAACS. Witness: EliottMeyeb, Solicitor, Auckland. [1 IN reference to the above, we have the honor of saying that the business will con tinue in the same name and style, conducted by pur senior, Edward Isaacs. i j THURSDAY, MAY 20. NEW AND CHOICE FURNITURE, AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE MR. MILIAB, Upper Symonds-street. ON Ihursday, 20th May, at eleven o'clock, The whole of the Furniture contained in Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, HaU and Kitchen. Also, A Cooking Range, cost £12 ; Grate, and Ladies' Saddle and Bridle, &.C. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. _ TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. OA SACKS GOOD POTATOES, C_lV^» Onions 100 cases Superior Apples, 3 casks Treacle 30 boxes Good Tea, 11 bagß Co.'s No. 1 Sugar 1 case Sarsparilla, Bacon, Cheese, Beef, &c. ALSO, Household Furniture, Engravings, Earthenware, Boots, Watches, lot of Sashes and Doors, . Sewing Machines. THURSDAY, MAY 20. SCHOONER BOYD. THE Subscribers have received instructions to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 20th inst, at 12 o'clock, The Schooner BOYD, 17 tons register, well found, carries 35 tons Firewood on a light draft of water. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 21. CORN EXCHANGE. . THE WHATIPU SAW-MILLS, MANU KAU HARBOUR. ;' BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES IN POSSESSION, UNDER BILL OF SALE. .7 ■-• i"'.. i G. W. BINNEY WILL .sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Friday, the 21st May, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whatipu Saw-Mills, Manukau Harbour. Two years at work. Steam and Water power. Two Breaking-down Saws, one Circular, and everything requisite for carrying on a large trade; cuts about 200,000 feet of timber monthly. Splendid freehold Kauri Forest; sufficient Timber to keep MiU at work for 20 years; fully one million feet of Timber in creek, which can be driven to Mill any time; Driving Dams, which are built on the creek, * collect sufficient water to drive during the driest season. Contractors are at work keep ing up supply. Tramway from MiU to Wharf (worked by horses), where vessels can load at any time, there being 18 feet of water at low tides. Houses.—Manager's House; Six Cottages. Store —Well stocked -with saleable Goods; aver age sales per month, £350. Bullocks..—Team of 12 first-class young cattle. Contracts.—The whole work at MiU is done by contract, and timber can be put on wharf ready for shipment at as low a price as any MiU in the Province. . Position.—The position of the Mill commands the trade of the Waikato and other West Coast portß, and vessels trading to the Manu kau guarantee cheap freights to the Southern Markets, at the same time timber can be de livered from the wharf to Auckland at the same freight as is paid from the Mills on the East Coast. The demand for Timber has always been fully equal to the supply, at the highest rates ob tainable. Over one million of Timber in the booms. Teems:—£2,ooo cash, balance A 6, and 9 month*]] Promissory notes secured on the property. /, ■