>rb*' ar leS3 than "th%y w<*e entitled to. ." j .'; ps ihere was some omer reason why jj^^M^eneral Government Wshed to keep the in their own lands. Perhaps it . hfor the sake of thepatronage which it cd. (Hear, heaT) If anyone in was entitle! to a voice in the of the mortfy he himself might ..:|jr' otlßidered so, >s having purchased W-* ?».»J* aste landp'ihan any one in the !>><-_* p or those/purchases not sixpence chargea*vthe public by hinrelf or i£ It was done on their ordinary salS&ies. On thl^present system one indivi dual asight recipe more than he himself had done as xG^oveicor, Purchaser of Lands, and in every oth^f capacity. (Hear, hear.) Then ito insist v] )On the immediate purchase fjgst the lan^s it was most impolitic, /ggyas it consistent with any of their ~3eas of business that they should rush in'o h the market and raise the price against them selves all because certain gentlemen were auxious to secure their commission ? (No no.) That was a question on which it was necessary for him to watch their interests. Had the Provincial Government exercised a supervising function here it would have been very useful. For what was the result of close watching even to the extent of positive hostility? Extreme care, for when one knew that there was another watching to pick a hole, it made him very cautious. Then it saved solicitation. For if he, as a public man, was known to be continually watched and criticised, and if it was known that any questionable favoritism would only end in the exposure of the giver and receiver, no oDe would come and ask it of him. Therefore, he thought the Government in establishing a system of Press support by which their actions were subjected to persistent adulaton (A voice: "Luckie," and laughter) — was injurious to themselves and to the public. It encouraged others to go into jobs which they would not otherwise have dared to, If that £300,000 had been handed over to tkem to expend as they saw opportunity, and no private individual had been allowed to touch it, it would have been better for them. He would keep them no longer; but before he went away he wished to add a word about what some people had said, viz., that it was unbecoming for him to come forward as their Superintendent after being Governor. - (No no) A word or two would explain to them how he felt on the matter. Let them, if they could carry themselves back to the heyday of youth, and imagiae the case of a man selected by the British Parliament to come out here and assume the head of affairs ; Who had also left a lucrative and honorable position to take it. Then after a space of thirty years, during which interval the people had bad become the representatives of great institutions, they catpe to him again and asked him to take again the leadership of their affairs. Would not such a man feel proud ? That was his position, and he did feel proud of it. A3 Sir George Grey concluded, the ap plause which greeted him was hearty and loud. Hats were waved and three deafening cheers were given. Sir George then said he wished them to yield a cordial assent to the first request he was going to make them after becoming their Superintendent, it was to give a hearty vote of thanks to Col. Palneavis, the Beturn ing Officer, an old valued friend of his own. This was responded to and the proceed ings terminated.

TELEGRAMS TO SUPERINTENDENTS.

The I'-uperintendent elect this afternoon on assuming office forwarded the usual compli ments to the Superintendents of the other provinces by telegram.

THE EXECUTIVE.

Rumours are current this afternoon as to varioas possible changes in the Executive, consequent on the accession to office of .vir George Grey. Nothing however has yet been done in the matter, nor is it likely that any displacement will occur.

GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.

The following public notification was pub lished this afternoon in the Provincial Go vernment Gazette :—" Whereas by virtue of a Writ to him directed, and dated the fourth day of March, 1875, the Principal Return ing Officer for the Province of Auckland has caused an election to be made, by the Voters duly qualified for that purpose, in the manner and form by law prescribed, of a legally qualified person to serve as Superintendent of the said province. And whereas the said Principal Returning Officer has this day publicly declared th»t, at the said election, I, Sir George Grey, have been duly elected to be the Superintendent of the Province. Now, therefore, I, the said t-ir George Grey, do hereby notify and declare that I have assumed the Office of Superintendent of the Province of Auckland aforesaid accordingly, and I hereby also call upon the inhabitants of the said Province to be aiding; and assisting me therein. Given under my hand, at Auckland, this twenty-fourth day of March, 1875. G.Grey, Superintendent.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From cur own Correspondent.) This day. Arrived—Golden Isle, Fawn, Policeman, Mariner, William and Julia, and Prince Rupert. Departure—Ebenezer, for Thames.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday,

Serious Fire.

A disastrous tire broke oat in the Albion Hotel about qutrter-past four o'clock this morning. It is supposed to have originated in one of the front parlors. In a few minutes the north end of the building was in a blaze. Being an immense wooden structure, no hopes were entertained of saving any portion of it. The efforts of the fire brigade were directed to protecting the Messrs. Roses' brick building, fronting these, fortunately, with success, The hotel aad stables were totally destroyed, together with two small shops occupied by Mr Withwer, tobacconist, and Mr Al bridge, tailor. The fire spread to a large brick building occupied by Messrs Lewis, Reid an! Co., drapers, and the National Bank. Noi withstanding the most strenaous efforts made to save it, the build ing was totally destroyed. Five smaller buildings in Esk-street were likewise bnrnt down. One was occupied by Mr Hatch, chemist. The latter had moved out his ■took, but is a heavy loser. Messrs Lewis, Ketd and Co got out a considerable amount of stock, and the bank books were saved. Ihe furniture of the Albion Hotel was almost totally destroyed. The following are the insurances so far as has been ascertained :- Ihe Albion Hotel: New Zealand,! £600; South British, £500; Norwich. £600 Australian Alliance, £450 j National £750- Viotona, £1,000; Standard, £250. Messrs S *cid ' »* Co. : Transatlantic, i.2,000. Brick buildings: Royal, £1,000: Jjiverpool, London and Globe, £i; 000 Mr Hatch's store : New Zealand, £100. Deane's ■hop : New Zealand, £100.—Total, £8,350.

CHRISTCHURCH..

I r'"" (From our own Correspondent.) This day. City Council Overdraft. From a statement of the estimate of receipts and liabilities up to thej first of April, submitted at the last meeting of the City Council, it wa« shown that at that date

there would be a deficiency of £1,761. The overdraft at the Ba.uk already amounts to £1,415. The Mayor said that if the Provincial Council did not come to their rescue at the ensuing session, all the works of the city would have to be stopped and the men discharged.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Masonic Charter. The charter for a second Masonic lodge in this city, under the English Constitution, was received by the last mail. The charter is signed by the irriaee of Wales, as the Grand Master of England. Thames Water Race Tenders were received at the Public Works Office, for the construction of Section No. 3, of the Thames Water Race. Ac cepted, William Faughy, Grahamstown, £5,992. Declined : H. H. Adams, £6,964; Jamea Heron, £7,801 ; R. A. Smith, £7,927 ; lexander Watson, £8,641, all of Grahams town. It is understood that his Honor Mr Justice Johnston proceeds to Christchurch on Wednesday. Twelve owners and masters of coasting vessels wrote to the Times, calling the atten tion of the harbour authorities to the urgent necessity for providing new, and increasing their present wharf accommodation, by the erection of a landing stage-along the re claimed land.

PONSONBY BAPTIST CHAPEL.

The opening soiree of the Hew Baptist chapel, Ponsonby, last evening, was a great success. The neat little building was full of persons of the various religious denomina tions of the city. The tea was excellent, the choir in good tune, the speeches to the purpose, and the assemblage in the brightest humour. The first sight that met our view on approaching the consecrated mound, was the cauldron of boiling water, Under the superintendence of Mr J.D. Clarke, who is ever ready to assist on such festive occasions. The trays were provided by Mesdames Peters, Symouds, Brown, Bigelow, Bloom- Held Jenkins, Owen, Mrs and Miss Morpeth, and Mrs and Miss Jones. The Rev. P. U. Oornford presided, and in a neat speech called upon the choir to bing the opening anthem. The harmonium wap fingered with efficiency by Mr Carl Fairs, who deserved credit for his musical taste. The choir sang at intervals, besides the dedication hymn, "Room for Many There." " The Better Land," words by Mrs Hemans, the Liverpool poetess, "The Land Without a Storm," and lastly " Good night,'' all these pieces, judiciously selected, were given in a tone and and finish, which shew that the Wellesley-street choir are studious and en ergetic. The financial statement given by Mr G. W. Owen, shewed that the cost of the chapel including land and fittings Was £285, rowards which £95 had been received in donations, and £150 on mortgage. Some disappointment was felt at the absence of Mr Battley who is unwell, and Rev. Warlow Davies who could not attend in consequence of an engagement previously made. Mr Henry Barton delivered a very good practical speech on lay-preachers, sprinkled with anecdote and humour. He considered that the time was passing away for lay-preachers, and they would have to turn their energies in another direction. The Rev E. N. Brte, who was designated by the chairman as a thorough catholic, spoke on the unity of churches, and the decline of ceremonial worship. The promotion of harmony, independent of creeda, had been one of the objects of his life. He desired to live in amity with all Christians, and he affirmed that he had met with the greatest courtesy from all classes. He believed that this church if earnestness and -zeal were brought into the work would be the means of strengthening instead of weak ening hia own Church of All Saints'. He regretted to say that his Church was but half filled, and the Sunday school was sadly in want of teachers at present. It had but a few warmhearted per sons who took an interest in it. Mr Bree's reference to All Saints' Church was anything but cheering, although the Church is now out of debt, and the old Superintendent has returned vigorously to his duties. Mr. F. W. Ewington made a capital speech on "Religious Teaching," in which he shewed the (necessity of exertion on the part of parents and teachers for imparting' religious instruction in order to counter balance the non-religious education now prevalent in schools. We need only add that the meet ing was most harmonious throughout, and closed with the benediction by Rev Mr Bree.

"THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL."

Thts remarkable play (perhaps the best that the witty and erratic Sheridan ever wrote) was the subject of much interest last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre. There was a much better house than on the previous evening. The principal personages were re presented by the chief actors, and compara tively faultless. Mr Hos kin's Charles Sur face exhibited the original with truthfulness. Mr Deering, also, had a capital epport.unity of pourtraying Sir Peter Teazle, which he did .to the evident satisfaction of the applaud : ing audience. Mr Deering possesses the qualifications of a genuine actor, ani we believe he will yet appear to greater advan tage. Miss Colville, as Lady Teazle, was exquisite ; her representation of my lady with all her coaxing, winning influence over the old man was admirably displayed. Mr Dar rell, also, waß fally equal to Joseph Surface, and sustained that character throughout with consummate skill. The remaining char acters, Sir Oliver, by Mr Aveling; Crabtree, by Mr Poole ; Miss Candour, by Mrs Jones, subserved to give vitality and perfectibility to this fine comedy. We must not forget to give an encouraging word to Miss Maggie Knight, a pretty young actress, who repre sented Maria, fairly and gracefully. This young lady is clearly on tho road to fame, if not to fortune; To-night, the "Ladies Club," and the " Comical Countess " will be performed, and to-morrow evening, on the occasion of Miss Colville's benefit, the fine play by Sheridan Knowles, "The Love Chase," will be performed.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

[Before His Honor Sir George A. Arney, Knight, Chief Justice.) IN BANCO. YESTERDAY—(Continued .) HOFFMAN V. MACPFARLANE.

The facts of this action weie stated in last night's Evening Stab, and the question at issue was whether the piano in dispute was simply hired by the month by David Burnside, the insolvent, or whether it was a bona fide sale to be paid for by monthly in stalments. Mr. Hesketh, in a long argumen tative speech, contended that the piano was let to Burnside on hire, and no contract to sell arose nntil the final instalment had been paid. The piano wa3 not at the disposal of the insolvent at any time, and such hiring was in accordance with the custom of trade. Mr Bennett argued that the piano was vested in Burnside, so as to pass to the trus tee, Mr Macffarlane, acting for the creditors in the estate.

The Court rose at 5.15 p.m.

THIS DAY.

HOFFMAN V. MACFFARLANB. The hearing of tbis case was resumed this morning at 10 o'clock, when Mr Hesketh again appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr E. Bennett far the defendant.

Mr Bennett resumed his argument against the claim against the^Trustee in Bankruptcy .being allowed. ThU occupied all the morn'

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Be GEORGE TOIOBNE, JUNIOR. _ Mr Maccormick asked that this case might be set down for to-morrow.

His Honor asked if they would then be prepared to go on with it. Mr MacCormick said he believed not. He understood, however,j|thafc a statement would be filed.

The case was adjourned till 11.30. a.m, tomorrow.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day : — Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18; sellers, £18 7s 6d. National Bank—Buyers.f 695. Colonial Bank - (30s paid up) —Sellers, 27s South British Insurance—Sellers, 50s. Union Sash and Door—Buyers, £9 10s North Shore Ferry—Buyers, 16s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 353. Caledonian (new)—7.-S 6d, Bs. Caledonian (double issue)— Buyers, £2 17s 6d.

City of London—Buyers. 46s ; sellers, 47s 6d.

Crown Prince - Buyers, 6a. City of York—Buyers, 6s. Golden Calf (new)— Buyers, 4s 6d. Cure—sellers, Bs. Pride of Tokatea—2s 8d ; sellers, 2s 9d. ;

OHINEMURI.

(From our Special Correspondent.} Tuesday.

THR ROTOKUHU RUsH.

Paeroa is almost denuded of its population, and pr&sentfi a rather melancholy aspect, the knot of stragglers usually to be1 seen hanging about the stoves, and in the vicinity'of the wharf upon the arrival of every steamer, have vanished—gone to the Kctokohu rush, where, armed with a tomahawk and peg. they have marked out claims^ which it is to be hoped will ensure their speedy fortunes. But a feW days ago I suggested the proba bility of a good find being mada in the locality known as Rotokohu, at an early date. Now it has come to pass, and the solitary woods, before so still and silent, resound with the hum and incidents of life. THE COAL HESERVK. Contrary to expectation, the application for leasing the fc'dal are iiob to1 be decided by the Warden, after the mannef of tile Gtavefhl- ment reserve, for already it appears decided. INFLUX OF DIGGERS. > A large number of diggers have arrived this last day or two from utago and the West Coast, and as the most of thiem appear to have some meaqs they will stand a very fair chance of making a godd Bhaf c of whatever beaefits ma^ afise" frdra the discovery of gold. A great many of those Who1 hkre now pegged off claims have no capital to keep themselves going very long without adding the necessary expense attached to the working of a mine. Consequently they will have to sell if a chance should offer} or else throw up their shares, which fall into the hands of their more fortunate brethren who have capital enough to weather the storm;

BACON ON BY-LAWS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star ) Sir, — The editor of the Cross sympathises with the complaints of a correspondent (one Hogg) because the Inspector of Nuisances makes some baker'a lad with a tray on his head move out of the way. Mr Goldie is not the man to act in this manner without good reason. Doubtless the gross would be equally ready to Sympathise with any lady who should complain of the nuisance of hav ing the corner of a tray pushed into her face or of a lumpish boy treading on her toes while the tray on his head was revolving round the compass to enable him to view everything passing. Ido not know if the person writing the complaint has read of the inconveniences of a " gentleman " with n ladder on his shoulder passing along a footpath being repeatedly hailed by his friends, and turning round to repiy, and the ultimate cost and consequences. Every one can understand this nuisance on a small scale with a boy and a tray. Credit is dua to to the Inspector for using his eyes. Would that our police did so a little more than they do. We should not then observe, as we repeatedly do on Saturday evening, in the crowded part of the town, ladies and children driven into the road, be the weather wet or dry, while the "gentlemen" who despise by-laws and all such humbug, mo- Oopolise the centre of the paths in small knots, smoking and spitting freely and not pleasantly. But I cannot say I envy Mt\ Goldie his position, blamed if lie ddes his duty and if he does tiot. Who would envy bim ? Only the other day a man came out of an ironmonger's store with two long rods of iron on his shoulder, stopped to look at an i lnstraUd paper in a shop window, and on turning round to do so, one of the rods was within an ace of a lady's eye, who was passing ; and yet because an efficient officer notes these matters, fault is found ! Verily your contemporary, must be hard up for matter to fill his columns.— Yours, &c, Anti-Humbug.

ENGLISH AND AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

In a late edition of yesterday we : published English and Australian telegrams received per Alhambra at Hokitika yesterday. As about 1,000 copies had been issued before the telegrams were inserted, we may state for the benefit of readers who did not re ceive the later copies, that the only items contained in the telegrams were :

LONDON

March 16. John Mitchell was re-elected with an over whelming majority for Tipperary. The firm of John C. Thorne & Co., merchants, East India Avenue, Leadenhall street, have suspended payment. The lowest fixed liabilities are set down at two millions sterling.

MELBOURNE

Wednesday, March 17th. Nothing more is likely to be heard of the missing boat from the Gothenburg, and the number of survivors still remain at twenty two. A full account received gives particu lars of the unfortunate wreck.

The weather was favourable when the vessel struck, and hopes were felt that she could be got off in the morning. During this false security a hea?.y storm arose, and the people were utterly washed over the steamer and unable to use the boats. All died calmly, meeting their fate with resig nation and intrepidity.

The relief-fund in Melbourne amounts to about £1500, and in Adelaide £2500.

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COFFEE 1 — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'a > (Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown!, Barrett, and Co.'» .Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on recount of .purity and dMictnew of flavour. Note, .the brand. Bold at a)mo»t every grocery es tablishment in town and province,— Advt.



-^-E]..XC FUSION MANUKAU HEADS. The i.i. TAM-'O SHANTER Till leave the Government "Wharf, Onehunga, ai above, at 9 a.m. sharp on GOOD FRIDAY (weather permitting), returning in time for the last train to Auckland. y; w. yrAUJSB, Agjwat, OMtO—hCMOfteft.



WANTED• KNOWN, that I sell the best Fewing Machines in the colony for caih or easy payi&oat.— W. C Dennes, Qqcen-atre^t. WANTED, an experienced Milliner and Mautio maker; also appreuticas,—Apply to the Misses Mctaughlin, ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Edward Kills. Parnell. ANTIiD, a good General Servant. —Apply to the Charleaiont Hotel, Wake fi.'l'i-stTeet W ANTED, a respectable Female Assistant for a small family eight miles in the country, who understands general house work ; a comfortable home, with kind treatment, to those desiring will be secured, but small salary —Apply, with full address, to "W.H," Stab, ollice; of in pei-Bon, at T. H. Hall and Co., Wyndham-street. ~\&) ANTED, bourd and residence in TV a private house—Ai ply at this office to JC.S. \)k/ ANTED, a Boy used to the y V closing—Apply Excelsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-streak _____.. \Kf 7VNTBDThoteI housemaid for the W City hotel, hauaemaid for Waikuto, and several female servants for town and country.— Hannaford's Kegistry. High-street. _ ANTED KNOWN, Hot X Buns, superior quality, at Sydney House, next Cnion Bank. Queen-streti, Good Friday, from 7a m Easter Cakes iv variety. _ AN i ED, a strong Youth as Messenger.— Apply at tne office of this paper _^_ WANTED, by a young man, a, Situation in a warehouse, to make himself generally useful.—Apply TV. J. Marks, Chapel-atreet. tf ft/ANTED, a strong Lad—'Apply v * to Geo, Kitchefi,- Auckland Brass Foundiy, gp, Lome-street. ANTED. —-An Earring lost be tween Queen and Symonds-street. Reward by returning the same to the Exchange Hotel' ANTED 7 a respectable Youth to learn the Clothing Business. -Apply to Joseph Moses, I.eviathiao. ANTED 7 a General Servant, Old gentfaman only to attsnd.—Apply "\ C. Philips, Opposite Htzeny Hotel, Wakefle'd htreet TI/ANTED, a respectable middle-. V v sg-^d Woman who ran be well recommended for honesty, sobriety, and general good character, as iionsekeeier in a small family —Address Star (flii;>-, AUikla^d . A NTED to Let, a comfortable Sitting-room, with Colonial Sofa, with or withoiit board, in a private family.—Apply ollico of this paper, WANTED, an active Butcher Boy. Apply to E. BaucheT, near North Road. ANTED, a young Man accus tomed to Butchering. Liberal wages to an industrious hand.—Enoch Wood, Wellington-street^ ANTETTfor~POVEETY BAY^ Bookkeeper Wharfinger Draper's Assistant t>ressmaker. —Apply office of thin papery ANTED, a good General Servant who can wa.sh and cook.—Apply to Mrs Wayto, corner of Seaneld and Grafton Roads. ANTED, a Man to Shingle.— Apply to Mr Chalmers, Carpenter, Vincents street. , ■ WANTED, two or three yottng W>a to join another in Studying Gerrttata undera Tutor —Apply a.8., Stab office A NTED, a smart La.d.—Applf to W. S. CoUins, Grocer, Parnell. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices for tbe Work-rooms.—Apply to 8. and J. It. Vaile, National Mart. WAiNTEI), a General Servant for the suburbs.—Apply at the StfAn office. WANiEDj a smart active Lad to be Behefallynseful.—Apply to MrGrattan, Thames Hotel. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED, a Smith.-Apply to Cousins and Atkin. WA JN TJS D, SOU tone of Old Brus,' Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Mnntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off nothing,, use, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Storo, Old Market, Quean-street, Auckland.— S. Moss, Manager .yy ANTIiD to KELL (cheap), * ' White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumpn Paints, Ploughs, &c. Jf.B — Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.—ALKHlvD »M.AtiX, next to Bine Post Victoria-street. \hj AM'JBi) Klyi;WiN, that I) * « Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loorg, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hou9e Block*. Posts, Bails, Hardwood felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gttin Laths, Shingles, *c.,&c, at the lowest biHrliet price, at JtW Yard , Custom-house rttfetrt. _ WANTED KNOWN, that T. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING nt reasonable prices.—a duress Star Office. WANTED KNOWN that GARKETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in 'Wakefleld-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßET! BROTHERS, Dublin House, Wakefield-street. WAIN TED KNOWN, that H.H PO>SENNESKIE, Tailor. *C, HAS ■Rfc.MOV>D to those Premises lately occupied by the Post-cfflce, ShortJand-stieet, where he ho^es to receive that libfiw.l patronage hitherto accorded ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WAiNTJiJJ, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefi eld-streets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Spokes, nd Red-f?um Felloes, *c. <*c, always on hand A aarge supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED KNOWJS, that Edgar and Co. "s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment hts been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Welic lay-street East, opposite tbe Golden Crown Brewery Lndies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the fh'ce, Wellesley-street itast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. AJSTKD KIN OWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite np to the mark In quality, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Qupen-str^et WANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural fiom The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Ford, Potter, and Co., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 198, Queen-street. AN'IED KNOWN, that the Psnthe n is REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next Edson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel - Ford. PottT, a: d Co. UTUMN ANT) WIJNTER. Ford, Potter, and Co , are equal to the occasion. Our Trousers to measure at 15s, i» a good article, and warranted »hrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors abovftth« Haying's Bank. TIT a NTED KNOWN, that The TT Pantheon is REMOVED to 188, Queen stieet, next Kdson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel—Ford, Potter, and Co. ANThD KNOWN, that The Pantheon Is BES4OVJED to 198, Queen street, next Jidaon's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potter, »nd Co. i ANTIiD KNuWN.—That Elli mau's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horsss, Cay tie. Sheep, &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains. Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be «e-n on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street, j "VT O T I ■ ■ C E. Impounded by Constable Jackson, for being at large on the Parnell Road, March 21, 1875,1 Uhesnnt PONY MARE (has no brands or other visible murks) If not claimed within Thirteen Days from aud in clusive of th« data of this notice, viz.. Monday, sth April. 1876, 12 o clocuNoon, application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the £ale of the above mentioned Pony, at the Public Pound. Auckland, on tbe above-mentioned dated, viz., 6th April, 1875,12 oM ek noon, agreeably to the provi sions of tha Impounding Act. "SAMUEL DAVIS, Poundkeepw. ~ Fab us maux,



T)KINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Positively Last Night but two of those Popular Artistes, MR. AND MRS. HOSKINS (MISS FLORENCE COLVILLEJ. To-night (Wednesday), urand Ccmedy Bill, com menciug with tiie Petite Comedy, THE COMICAL COUNTESS. Concluding with the Comedy of THE LADLKB' CLUB. Thursday—Farewell Benefit of Miss Colville. "The love Chase" and "Happy Pair." Monday— Re-appearance of Mrs Georgel>sua¥lL PEEGjBS :—Cibcle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Bet, Is. !j-j}>'iliSI'can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. TOExNE-STREET' H AlsE. EASTER MONDAY ! KASTER MONDAY! March 29th, 18/6. At the request of his numerous friends, A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Tendered to MR P. DOKAN By the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, To show their appreciation of his efforts in the c-iuse of Charity. Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the [Presence of the Auckland J. istrict indepen dent Order of Oddfellows* Tickets to be had of Mr T. Cole, Qneen-street; Mr r>iras, "Wakefleld-street; Mr Short, Hair-cQiter, Queen-street; Mr T. McEwen, H. .Rogers, Grey street; Lyons iiros, Wyuciham-street ; Mr John l*ro»n, Meibanic's Hay ; Mr Bale*, Parnell; Mr Robertson, V ulcau Lane ; Mr Graittan, Xhames Hotel ; and Gainers of the various Locigcia. For programme tee Oay Kifls-. Prices of Admission:—Front Seats, 8a ; Back, 2s. Manager for tbi3 occasion .. .. Mr A. Smith Stcretiry Mr W, Mahotey QT, MARY'S HALL, ONEHOTGA. ART UNION IN AID OF ST. MARY'S SCHOOL. A GEAND DRAWING (postponed from Ist Feb.) to tako place on MONDAY, lst^.pril, 1875. all returns to be forwardecl^by Monday, the 28th instant. OTEAM SEKVICE. AUCKLAND TO WADE, ETC. Tenders will be at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon on Wi<D>"E3DAY, the 31 st March instant, for the performance of the above-named STEAM SERVICE during the three Calendar Months, commencing Ist April proximo. ' Conditions may be ascertained upon application. G. MAUEICE O'RORKE, Deputy-Superintendent. piJBLIG SLA CJGHTERHOUSE, ONE BUNG A. TO BUILDERS. Snperlntendent's'CJffice, * Aucklandl^iarch 22,1575. Tanderi are hereby invlUd! for the ion and Completion of a Public Slaughterhouse at ©oehunga. according to plans, general conditions, and' gpacifica-* tions to be seen at the office of Mr R, Keah,lnsurance Buildings, Queen-itreet. Tender! will be leceived at this offi«e until noon of MO A DaY, the 12th April. O. MAUEICE O'EOEKE, i Deputy-Superintendent. ***• MX. ■■ ■■ <3 ■ < sx* TJEMOYAL AND RE-ERECTION^ : OF VOLUNTEEE DRILL-SHED, TENDERS' for the above work will be received by the undersigned, on behsff of the Government, *"■" *il noon Of the sth April next, in accordance with plan* and specifications to be seen at the District Office, Princes-street. Tenders to ue endorsed " Tender for Eemoval and Ec-erection of Drill-Shed." The loweßt or any tender not to be necessarily accepted. WILLIAM GORDON, Major, Commanding Militia and Volunteer^* 23rd MAroh, 1875. TN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES^ J_ SURTON. Creditors in the above Estate are requested to prove their debts on or before the sthVpril next, preparatory to the payment of a first and final dividend. JOHN MOWBEA.Y, Trustee. , Chambers, 42; Queen-street, Auckland, 23rd March, 1875. LOST, on Monday morning between t1 c top of Grey and Lower (Jifeen-atrtets, a Golol Brooch ; pattern, three fern leaves octtop -—The finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Sc&u office. LOST, a Delivery book between Custom Honse and Durham^itreeti.^Anyone returning It to Warnock Bros,, Durham-stretft, will be rewarded <s . j __ OST, yesterHay, between tKe hours of 6 and 12 p.m., between the Governor Browne Hotel and Freeman's Bay, an Envelope addressed "W. Franks, Wellington Road, Stoke, Newington Eoad," containing testimonials. The finder of the above, on returning the same to the Governor Browne Hotel, will be rewarded. OST, a Bunch, of Keys. Whoever will bring the same to Wynyard 'House, Eden Crescent, shall receive one pound rewartt. OMCEOPaTHIC DISPENSARY, U, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors aboVe the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hotras of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till Ii o'clock; From 5 till Bin the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. MEW MUSIC ! NEW MUSIC !! MISS CHRISTIAN'S SONGS, &a, &c, JUST ARRIVED. J. BROWN AND SON'S MUSIC "WAREHOUSE. Duets, Piano and Violin; New Songs, Sentimental and Comic; Vocal Duets, Music for Violin, Piano, Harmonium, Organ, &c, &c, Operas, Operettas, Oratorios, Part Bongs, Bishop's.- Glees, Orpheus Glees, &o. PIANOS and HARMONIUMS by all'the best makers. Melody Organs, Tiolins, Bows, Violin Cases, Rosen, &c, &c , Strings for Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Fittings for ditto* MUSIC RECEIVED EVERY MAIL.- Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuned by. Mr. H. O Brown (from London). OIjnGER'3 SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing* Machine« to Melbourne Prices. GEORGE HESLOP, Agent, The Sitting Shop, Vuloan Lane.



ON SALE By the Undersigned :— Ex Otaou, fkom Mkibodrni SUGAR From the Yairaville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. ■U DWA E D WAYTE, Has now received the * WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS OP >MAGAZINES FOR 1874 Comprising — All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazlue, 1874 Cbambtr's Journal 1874 Family Herald, 1h74 G tid Words, 1&74: • Good Words for the Young, 1574 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal. 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Ma?az.ine. 1»74 Baud of Hope 1874 British Workman, 1574 Chitterbox. 1874 Ciiildruns Friend, IS74' Chil,irens Prize, 1874 ; Child's Oempauion, 187* ' Cottager and Aitisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1&74 Kinrt Wor.is, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &C. And Is now offering them at REDUCED RATES. EDWARD WAYTiS, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, QUEEN-STREBT. • nno JJ&f, Comfortably Furnished, a JL Three-roomed House, five minutes walk from Queen-street. —Apply Stab office. UCKLAND PERMANENT (CO-OP.E^RATIVE BUILDING AND INVEST ! MMENT SOCiKTY. DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer .. 6 per cent, per annum. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 93, Queen-street. npONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. The Committee of the above having just received a large supply of New Music, cordially invite all holding the Elementary Certificate to join the Class Meeting at Edwardes-atreet Schoolroom on Friday evening, at 7.30. rpHE WILLIAMSON TESTIMONIAL. Subscription Lists are now deposited at the Banks in town, and at all the Road Board offices in the province. All persons are earnestly invited to assist in raising funds for a suitable memorial to our late lamented Superintendent. Post-office orders should be addressed to W. C. Wilson, Esq., Treasurer. F. W. EWINGTON, Secretary. NEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, on Friday, 2nd April, 1875. Business:—To receive report of proceedings' and accounts, and to elect office-bearers. Nominations of office-bearers will be received by the Secretary up to the 31st March. N.B —Shares fully paid up or otherwise issued at anytime. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. T OOK OPPOSITE THE ALBERT HOTEL ' FOB THE PANTHEON. A REALLY GOOD OUTFIT , AT A REASONABLE : PRICE. JIOBD pOTTEB fe >|0 X)., , i 190, Queen-street, Next.Edson's, Chemist. 03T GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRELAND, NO. 149. An Fmergency Meeting of the above Chapter will be held in the Lodge-room, Karangahape Road, on . WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 24th instant, at 7.80 o'cloct. Visiting Sir Knights are respectfully invited to attend. By order of the S.K.C. NOTICE TO ENGINEERS, SHIP WRIGHTS, AND JOIiNERS. TENDERS are required for the repairs to the s.s. Pretty Jane. Specifications to be seen at the office of Mr T. Clayton, 49, Insurance Buildings. If any information be required, it can be obtaiaed either from SV. Lodder or M T. Clayton. Tenders to be sent In not later than Saturday next, at 11 a.m. ■fj" O T I G E. The Office of the Auckland Permanent Building and Investment Society is removed to No. 93, Queen -5 Btreet, third door above Wyndham-street. > JOHN BATGER, Secretary. EF. WEBSTER, • Wholkbalh and Bktaxl SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKBB, 133, Qubek-st&be*, Auckland, '' • (Next the Union Bank) O It SALE, The residence of Mr Charles F. Partington. Frontage to Symonds-street, 58 feet by 120 feet deep; also 120 feet to Symonds-street by 80 feet; also, allotments at the rear of Windmill. Tj^Oß SALE., a large Freehold Allot ment having a froatage of 204 feet to Grey-street, and 70 feet to Pitt-street. Terms euy. Apply to HENRY B. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, K0.2, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, at.Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. To be Let, with a purchasing clause, at Remuera, a comfortable Gentleman's Residence, with out buildings, and every convenience, together with nine acres of choice land, well drained and securely fenced. Rent, £52 per annum; term to commence from Ist April, 1875.— R. C Greenwood, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. To Working Men, Speculators, &c—To be had for £95 cash, Two Three-roomed Cottages in Wakefield street, newly painted, and in good repair, with well of first-class water, and large yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for 9s per week each. The property is leasehold, with 18 years to run. A-bout 100 acres good Land, neaf thb Station, Papakura Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, &C, at Lowest Prices. Also, several good Hack and Harness Hones. R. O. UREENWoOD, General Oummiui n Agent, Market House. " TO-MORROW. CHEESE, 'BUTTER, FRUIT, FUR , NITURB, ETC. W. DOWDEN WILL 'sell by auction at hig Mart, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock, Wairoa Cheei«, Butter, Apples. Peara, Groceries, jrurn'ittue, Framed Engraving, *c. TO-MORROW. HAM"! L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 20. oaiei Apples -\ .SO oases Pe»n . : - ■ 10 bftgfc OblqMi ■■ -



TUESDAY, MARCH 30. From 11 O'clock until 3 r.M. GREAT CLEARING -OUT SALE OP CLOTHING, &c, AT MR. SAMUEL COOMBES* \ CITY CLOTHING MAET,| 80, QUEEJf-STIUJET, IN CONSEQUENCE OF HIS LEASE HAVING EXPIRED, AND PREMISES BEING ABOUT TO BE REMOVED. MR R. ARTHUR, HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on the premises of the City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen-street, THE REMAINDER of the EXTENSIVE STOCK, consisting of Men's, I'-oys', and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Cai.s, Rtigs, &c, &c. &c, on Tuesday, 30th March, and folio-wing days, until the whole of the stock is cleared. In lots to suit all purchasers. The smallest purchaser will be enabled to buy. Sale will commence each day at 11 o'clock. Terms at sale. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. CLEARING - OUT SALE OF BOOTS, bHOES, &c. UNDER BILL OF SALE. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the premises occupied byMrß. McKerras, Queen-street, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock a.m., under Bill of Sale, His well-selectea STOCK of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, consisting of Ladies', Gentle-men's and Children's, of all descriptions" and designs. Also, The Fixtures, Counters, Gas Fittings, &C. Terms cash. TO-MORROW. CLEARING-OUT SALE. W. DOWDEN WILL sell on. the premises, 3, Quean-street, at 12 o'clock To-taorrow, Drapery, Fancy Goods, Sarsaparilla, Tonic Wine Fixtures, Tables, Truck Tubs, Buckets, Bottle Stand Two Seats f or Billiard Room HR Kerosene, &c, &c. TO-MORtOW. J WELLEEY. CANVAS! ALE ! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. fT*HE Subscribers will sell at the I Matt, Jort-stieet, Tomorrow (Ihurscay), 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD tFTJRNITTJRE, Valuable ooltt .bracelets, Cola Biooibes, and an Assortment of Silvtr and Je Brooches and Earrirgs, Wire Riggiiig, Wool Lashings, &.c. Also, 3 biilei Flax Canvas hogsheads Buna's Ale. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31. IN THE ESTATE OF E. GODLEY, DELEAVED. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, PARNELL. 0 WITHOUT RESERVE. THE subscribers have received in^ ■tractions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort* street, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, *hat Valuable Freehold Property in Parnell, having 40 feet frontage each to the Manukau Road and Rutland-street, by a, depth of 157 links to Nelson-street, •with the nine-rooined Dwelling-house, Stable, &c, thereon erected, as occu pied by the late Mrs E. Godley. Title tadefe asible—under Land Transfer Act. • SAMU EL COCHRANE & SON, . Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31. COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE AND ALLOTMENTS, BKRKSrOKD-STREKX. THE Subscriber have received Ingtruo lions from Mr IX Goldie, to sell, at the Laud Marc. Fort-bUeet, on Wednesday. 31st instant, at 12 a clock, , . Hif VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY in Beresford-itreet, immediately eppobite the Bey Warlow Davieo'a ttw Chuich, a L&Tge freehold Allotment, being i-oi 10 of the Subuivision of Allotments, and 84 and part Of 3a, section 54, City of Auckland,.SU teet frontage to Beresford-street, on which ig erected a comfortable Seven-roomed House, bath-room, hall, Ac , lined, papered, painted, and thoroughly finished throughout. On the property is a good well, ana the ground i» planted with choic > fruit trees. ALSO, MOUNT 8T MARY—Lot 61, 83 feet frontage to Green-street, adjoining Mr cooper's NOKPuLk/aND LINCOLN-STKBETS-Lot 9, 6CS fe*t frontage to .Lincolu-biroet. Lot 80, 66 feet frontage to Norfolk-street, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■ '■ ....,- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31. CITY MART. TO GROCERS, COUNTRY STORE I KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE, TEAS, SUGARS, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, ETC. GRANT A; MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the City Mart en Wednes day, 81«t March, at 11 o'clock, A. Large Parcel of the above Goods, Just Landed, in splendid condition, Terms at S*le. ■ THURSDAY, MARCH 25. TO MACHINISTS, SAW - MILL PRO PRIETORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. GE O. W. BI»' NE V j HA S received cinßtructi6ns from Meisri Combes and Daldy to sell, by public auction, at their Stores, on Thursday, March 25, at 11 o'clock sharp, The following MACHINERY, consisting of— ~ ~ l.Cut-off Saw • ... ■ ( 1 Bench „ i I'Slitter „ 1 Cmting-up Machine 4 Lathes ' . 1 I puble Blotter and Fittings . H1 ' 6 Mosses' Patent Drill Presses and Fittin 6 Kellames' Patant Fire Benders ' i J Nc£w ON VIEW AT THE STORES OF MESSES.; COMBES & DALDY. Termt at m 1«.