produce direct from Lyttelton. From the Bay of 1^ d? with carges of coal, we have the keto ' "^ledwell and Prince Rupert, and the/ ,ners Policeman, Mariner, and Colonis/ r d discharging at the wharf. The brig Tt tr, from Newcastle, is expected soon y », cargo or coals and sundries. It is iovd m^) » believe, that if a few mooriDg pil.<ss i —' * 3>ut at the south side of the wharf, t'eey \ -id be a great accommodation to Teasels. SIR GEORGE GREY AND DR. POLLEN. The Advertiser t©-day bas a leader on Dr. Pollen's statement to Sir George Orey, to the effect that the £50,000 granted to the Pump ing Association might be applied to roads at Ohinemuri. It quotes Dr. Pollen's words in the Legislative Council last session, shewing that he clearlj understood and endorsed the terms on which the grant was made to the Pumping Association.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The trial crushing of 12 tons from the Albion only yielded 2 oz. 19 dwts. The stuff was taken from the winze sunk on the Young American reef. The Tweedside trial crushing of 1 ton from a large reef gave 1 oz. 5 dwts. The Windsor Castle tribute from 70 lbs. gave 15 ozs. 5 dwts. 12 grains melted. Prospectors in Waiomo are driving for the reef, and expect to reach it to-morrow. A considerable number of miners are now in this locality waiting the course of events. Should the reef look promising when cut, they will set in to work. It is rumoured that the Ohinemuri pros pectors nave almost completed arrangements for the ereotion of a large crushing plant in their machine site.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIK

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Press on Mr- Macandrew's Abolition Views.

All the papers have articles condemnatery t)f Mr Macandrew's speech re the abolition of the provinces. The Times says two falli cies run through the entire argument—the first that because the Northern provinces are to be abolished, Otago and Canterbury will immediately share the same fate ; the second that fusion of the provinces necessarily means a common land fund. The Tiroes confesses frankly that to try to rouse the people of Otago to up and arm themselves against this terrible crushing disaster which Mr. Macandrew so positively pro poses, seem childish. These awful pos sibilities are somewhat unreal. There is not substance enough in them to create any strong feeling here, and much less such unison of sentiments as is needed to make any effort successful. Signs are not wanting to show that the people are most hearbily sick of provincialism. What between dis gust with their representatives returned, and discontent with their action, the vast majority of people in Otago are ready to part company with provincialism even now. Regrets very much that the Superintendent committed himself to a policy which most, in the present temper of the people, result in a defeat. If the interests of the pro vince are to be conserved it will not be by inducing people to change their minds, but by accepting their judgment and giving effect to it in the Assembly with all the weight of that influence which comes of re presenting' a harmonious and determined constituency.

The Guardian regards the address as the ablest manifesto provincialism has yet put forth ward. It says Mr Macandrew's con stitutional reform might have been practicable years ago, but not now—the only possibi lity of fusion is to be found in the destruc tion of the partition walls which antagonistic interests have built up between province and province until they resemble a number of petty parishes than a grand and united colony.

Drink, Misery, and Death. The evidence at the inquest on Mrs Jeffreys, wa3 strongly corroborated yeste - day by a telegram irons Wellington. The only witness of importance was the nurse who attended deceased. In vari ous statements to her, deceased cor roborated what she told the doctor, that Crossan had kicked her thrice on the stomach. The nurse added that Jeffreys was too drunk to know his wife's condition, ■which was pitiable. When she was called upon, deceased was perfectly rational for days before her death. The police are unable to discover any trace of the watch Crossan is- alleged to have stolen. In the coarse of the proceedings, Crossan said, " When I spoke in Court, I did not know I ■was charged with jumping on the woman. What I meant to say was, she told me I had hit her in the eye. I said I was sorry, and ■he forgave me. Mrs. Jeffrey said I hit her in the face, and said her husband kicked her. Next night I was called in to sleep in the middle between them. I knew nothing then about jumping on her. They did not charge me with that." The jury returned an open verdict.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday.

In re Thornton and the reclamation of land. The opinions of various legal gentle men agree that the Government have the power to sell either before or after reclama tion.

Vacancy for Wairau. Mr A. P. Seymour, member of the House of Kepresentatives for Wairau, proceeds to England shortly. He has forwarded jhis resignation to Sir Dillon Bell.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday.

Supreme Court Judge Gillies opened the Supreme Court to-day. There were six cases on the calendar. The Grand Jury found no bill in the case of Jones, committed for manslaughter in con nection with the recent accident on the Beach Road.

NAPIER

(From' our Own Correspondent.) This day.

Agricultural Report- Mr.- Miller's stock and station report ■tates that fat cattle are firm at 225. 6d to 25g. per 100 lbs.; sheep (fat merino), 10s. to 11s. 6d. ; half-bred, 14s. 6d. to 15s. The number of acres occupied is 1,500,000; artificial gras3 lands, 201,500 acres, shewing an increase on tbe previous year of 86,170. Sheep shews 1,080,000 ; thoroughbred stud ■heep imported during the year ending April was 3993 ; past season's clip, 6,649,929 lbs., giving an average of 6 lbs. 2 ozs. per theep ; breeding ewes for the season, 597,000.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) „- This day. .siinlfc is libel case, Duigan v. Ballance, the *Wrought 'rought in a verdict for £50 damages "V plaintiff.

CHRISTCHURCH.

I, (Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. Birds by the Tintern Abbey.

The, Acclimatisation Society, this after •oon, confirmed » former resolution to sell

the birds which arrived by the Tintern Abl ey, as being more likely to secure greater care and protection for them after being liberated ; and also determined to allot one third received to the South Canterbury Society. This day. The Lyttelton Murderer- There aas been no alteration in the de meanour of Mercer since he was informed when sentence would be carried into effect. Rumoured Defalcations. It is rumoured that very serious defalca tions have been discovered in the accounts of a servant of a church property trust estate. Horticultural Prizes. At the Resident Magistrate's Court yes terday the Horticultural Society sned the Curator of Intestate Estates for £6 10s. for special prizes promised by J. M. South, who died intestatp. The Bench gave judgment for the defendant on the ground tbat the Horticultural Society is not a corporate body, and thus had no legal standing. New Zealand Shipping Business- The New Zealand Shipping Company have published the following return for the year 1875, of the ships despatched from London :— 63 averaging over 1,000 tons register, carrying on average 254 pas -Benger3 each. Distributed as follows: — Canterbury, 18 ships, and 5,144 passengers ; Auckland, 15 ships, 3,510 passengers ; Wel lington, 14 ships, 3,403 passengers ; Otago, 12 ships, 2,511 passengers ; Napier, 2 ships, 787 passengers; Nelson, 1 ship, 342 passengers; Picton, i sbip, 301 passengers. Ships dispatched from New Zealand, 25, averaging 869 register, carrying in all 53,222 bales wool, 96573 sacks wheat, 3722 tons tallow, meats, flax, etc. The ships sailed from the following ports : —Lyttelton, 11 ; Otago, 7 ; Auckland, 3 ; Wellington, 2 ; Napier, 1 ; Bluff, 1.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Alleged Embezzlement of Church Funds.

A warrant was issued this morning against Mr F. Pavitt, steward of Church propeity trustees, and also of Christ's College, on a charge of embezzling very large sums of money from different funds, of which he was accountant. The case excites an enormous amount |ofg wonder,!*Mr Pavitt has been so well known for years. The alleged embez zi'.ements extend over a number of yeais.

SINGULAR, BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.

In the Court of Exchequer the case of Night ingale v. Perry—an action for breach of pro mise of marriage—was tried before Baron Pigott and a common jury. Mr. A. Thesiger, Q.C., Mr. N. Palmer, and Mr. Beamish were counsel for the plain tiff ; Mr. Serjeant Parry and Mr Webster for defendant.

The case was described by Mr. Thesiger for the plaintiff in his opening speech as strange and romantic. It was at least singu lar in one respect, inasmuch as the parties to the action had scarcely spoken to each other. The plaintiff is a lady now of the age of 28 years, but at the time of meeting the defen dant she was only 23. She is the daughter of a gentleman who, having been for many years in practice as a surgeon-dentist at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, amassed a fortune of some £60,000, upon which he retired from business some years before his death, leav ing one of his sons to continue the practice. When the father died, in 1869, this fortune had unfortunately much diminished through the failure of three banks in which it was invested. He left a widow, fire daughters (of whom the plaintiff is one), and two sons, but, instead of the £60,000, only £10,000 to his widow for life, and after her death to be divided among his daughters. The defendant is in Her Majesty's Navy, now holding the rank of a Staff Commander and a post at the Cape of Good Hope, with an income of £500 a year, in addition to a house and certain allowances there. Mr Thesiger said that he did not desire or intend to detract from Captain Perry's position, but, on the con trary, would show that he was a gentleman by birth, and endowed with good and proper feelings until the unfortunate event which gave rise to this action, and was a man to win and deserve a lady's heart. Moreover, he was of remarkable per sonal appearance and mature age, for he was 42 or 43. In 1869 a vessel called the Castor, in command of Ihe defen dant, lay at Shields. The plaintiff was driving through the streets of that town with her father, who drew her attention to an extremely handsome man looking into a shop. She did not know him, nor did he make any strong impression on her mind ; but some few months afterwards the plaintiff, while staying in London, leceived an invita tion to an evening party given by a lady at a private boarding house in Harley streeb. kept by Miss Hollis. The plaintiff and her sister went accordingly. Almost the first person she saw in the room was the gentle man she had seen when driving. Beyond doubt, his face on this second occasion made much impression on her, and he was ac cer tainly struck with her. There was, said the learned counsel,

Love at first sight, first-born, and heir to all. She sang, and sang well. The defendant made a complimentary remark upon her singing. But, strange to say, they were not introduced to each other, nor did any con versation pass between them. He was then about to leave for the Cape of Good Hope, and before doing so, he had an interview with Miss Hollis, in which he made inquiries of her about the young lady he had meb at her house, who, he said, had made a great im pression on his heart. He asked her name, family, &c. Misa Hollis was rather reticent, but he begged her to get all particulars. The defendant left. Miss Hollis communicated to the plaintiff only a part of what he had said, but asked for and received her photograph for him, told her of -his enquiries, and that she might expect a letter from him before long, and his photograph was given to her. The plaintiff waited. Fourteen months elapsed, and, no communication reaching her from the defendant, she formed an'idea that her portrait had not been forwarded to him, determined to write herself, and wrote as follows:—

" August 30. "My dear Captain Perry,—A year ago I had the pleasure of meeting you for one evening at 39, Harley-street. If you retain any remembrance of me I should be delighted to hear from you. Trusting you -will par don my writing. With kindest regards, " Sincerely yours, " Louise Nighingale." v May I beg that you will keep this note strictly entre nous V On the 18th of October the defendant replied :— "My dear Louise,—Yes, I have a distinct remembrance of meeting for one evening only a most charming girl in Harley-street. As I left England a few days after the event there was no. opportunity of improving the acquaintance. I could not even find out her family name. Miss Hollands made me a half a promise to send me the lady s photograph. I wonder if she ever remem bers that promise. Now, my dear Louise, you must send me a long letter, with a full account of all your hopes and fears, joys, sorrows, &c. Let there be no reserve ; tell me everything. You can do so with perfect confidence, I assure you. Looking forward for your reply with the greatest interest, believe me, yours ever,

v George." She replied, and a correspondence passed between them forming an engagement to marry. Many of the letters were read. Eaough to say that they showed the high minded feeling, affectswi, and delicacy ef b otto, writera. Ho spoke in rtralghtior

ward and sensible terms of his income and prospects? she told him of her family and her annual allowance. She made all preparasions for the proposed mar riage, consulting him about the house hold arrangements. He wrote requesting her to come out to him at the Cape, as he was unable to obtain leave of absence. Her family, however objected to her travel ling there alone, and she had a difficulty in finding a companion for the voyage, under whose charge she could go out Some mis apprehension arose on his parb from his understanding that her fortune of £100 a year was in possession and not in reversion, and he wrote to her brother on the subject The letter was, however, answered by the plaintiff, who gave ah explanation, on the 21st of December ; and, directly afterwards receiving an affectionate letter from him, she wrote in like strain again on the 24th of December, 1872. To these letters no answer came, but on the 4th of April, 1873, her brother received a note as follows :—

" Sir, —My letters to you per mail of November and the 19fch of December of last year were clear and explicit, and on a subject of sufficient importance to demand some acknowledgement. You have failed to render to me any explanation, and I now consider the matter ended.

" Yours obediently, G. D. Perry."

Upon the 13th of August, 1873, the de fendant married another lady at the Cape.

The plaintiff was called as a witness and substantiated the case opened by her counsel. She said she had been twice before engaged — once at the age of 16, and a«ain for some months to an elderly gentleman in her native town, an engagement dissolved at her instance.

Mr Serjeant Parry asked few questions in cross-examination, but, addressing the jury, sought to mitigate damages, and, further, to show a recession of the contract arising from the difficulties created by the lady's relations about her going abroad. He said that it was rightly termed, an extraordinary case, for that the realms of fiction must be searched to find such an instance of a contract of marriage between two persons who had never spoken to each other and had only met on one occasion. He commented on the fact that no witnesses were called to prove that the plain tiff had suffered from wounded feelings. Nor was it likely that her heart could be broken, to judge from her pleasantly com posed demeanour. There was an intercourse on paper merely, and transmission of senti ments by post alone. The defendant was at an inflammable period of life. Men of 42 or 43 were more susceptible than younger ones, and when to such a man a lady wrote as the plaintiff had done, that she thought from the glimpses she had of him that he had "dark eyes with a laughing light in them," it was hard for an impulsive bachelor of his age to resist ; still more when she wrote. "I believe you to be honest, affectionate, and intelligent, truthful and brave, stooping to none on earth but to the weak and helpless." His letters, too, were prompted by fancy and imagination, and probably each had aroused in his and her mind a tender feeling for the other. But was it of such a kind as would result from personal knowledge ? Surely not.

The case lasted until a late hour, but re sulted in a verdict for the plaintiff—damagos £500.

MR. AND MRS. CASE.

The entertainment last evening at the theatre, entitled the "Man in Possession," was heartily relished by the audience. We may say, without disparagement to other performances, that the entertainment of Mr and Mrs Case are unexceptionally good in character, and most amusing in detail. Mrs. Case (Grace Egerton) is one of the cleverest artistes that has yet appeared. Her twelve impersonations last evening were life-like, and produced with astonishing rapidity; and included Judith, the lady advocate of woman's rights in all their in tegrity, according to the text of the renowned "Polly Plum." Sally Scuttles of the of the scullery, was admirable in its way ; a'so the belle of the Broadway, and Tremblet the tremulous woman. The song of " Pretty Jane," in the manner of Sims Reeves, was greatly applauded. Mr Case, on the violin and concertina was also a great treat, and elicited signs of approval from the audience. Mr Case stated that their last performance would probably be on Thursday evening next. The performance of last night will be repeated this evening, and to-morrow a new entertainment, " The House Warming," will be given.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

London. March 9. ASSYRIAN" DISCOVERIES V. THE

BIBLE

People are talking a good deal about the very important archselogical discoveries lately made by Mr George Smith, of the Daily Telegraph, during his Assyrian explorations. He has found among his Assyrian relics an account of the creation, and the Fall of man. As the Telegraph says—fchiß is the original of the early part of Genesis, the account on which Mosea based his story, and which had been first heard by Abraham in " Ur of the Chaldees." It is a magnificent discovery, and will mate rially help to throw light upon Biblical His tory. No doubt, eventually, it will corro borate the position of the Holy Scriptures, but at present, like other important dis coveries, it wonld seem rather to tend towards the shaking of the popular faith in the Pentateuch. It is amusing to hear really good and orthodox, but dreadfully unreason ing, people, all saying how the Assyrian legends prove the absolute truth of the Mosaic story, the manifest fact being that at present they do just the reverse. Why, the the only ground for receiving as correct the early portion of Genesis, is that the writer was inspired; but if it is found that there existed a contemporary and similar story it not only detracts from the value of the Mosaic account, bat would appear to point to a very dif ferent origin for the story. However, these are rather dangerous subjects to handle, and the more so as each day brings new dis coveries, many of which upset older ones; and speaking generally, the Bible rides triumphantly in seme way through them all In fact, as your nautical readers would say, she makes capital good weather of it.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S HOUSE.

Clarence House is nearly ready for tbe reception of the Duke of Edinburgh acd tig wife. A large number of foreign workmen have been employed on the cornices and other adornments, and a whole mob of Italians have been engaged on the bijou "Greek Church," which has been prepared for the private dtv )tions of the Duchess. A portion of St. James's Palace has been added to the premises, and the gardens of both establishments have been thrown into one and laid out in terraces, slopes, etc. It has been a great improvement to that por tioa of London.

RUSSIAN DISSATISFACTION WITH

ENGLAND.

Eussia ia nettled because England has declined to join the Conference at at. Peteiß burg, respecting the observances of war' The fact is, the object of the Conference seems to be to give to big armies an over" whelming force in a political sense. Lord Derby does not see it at all, and can't per ceive the benevolence involved in such a Conference. As he says, smaller nations would never adhere to such arrangements in war time, and then breaches of faith would lead to wars of reprisals, and the horrors of wm> would bs inoroMod, RtMfli»j thenfer*,

is angry because we won't join in this com mittee for aggrandising herself. The official papers are calling us fools and cowards and hypocrites. W c say that we are not cowards, only we think that general risings of entire nations against foreign invasion are perfectly 'legitimate, and we object to their-leing set down as immoral. We decline to be on the side of the biggest standing armies, and we think weak armies ought to have a chance. That's all! NEW LONDON PAPER. It is pretty nearly certain that a new daily paper is to be established in London to run against the Times. The latter is making immense efforts to push its way in the pro vinces, and runs a special train to Birming ham every morning. It is said tbat American money will found the paper, but some English names are men tioned in connection with it. Amongst them are Mr. Edmund Yates (editor of the World), Mr. J. G. Bowie (editor of Vanity Fair), Mr. J. Gordon Bennett (New York Herald), Mr. Labouchere (the World), and others. It is expected that the newspaper will have a Yankee smack about it in the way of " personals." The Times is much too " solid" for the modern general reader, and although as an advertising medium it still retains the fame acquired by age, it would suffer much from such an enemy. WORK BY MR. WOOD. By the way, I think you had amongst you some two or three years ago a Mr. Wood, who chartered one of your coasters for a South Sea trip. He is in England, if it be the same, preparing the notes of his voyage for publication. Messrs. S. Low and Co. announce a magnificent book on the Hot Springs of Rotomahana, illustrated, to be published very shortly.

DEPUTATION TO THE SUPERINTEN DENT.

Mr Shalders, the Secretary ; Mr Couplan J, Treasurer, and Mr Shera, one of the com mittee of the Auckland Dispensary, this morning waited upon His Honor the Superintendent for the purpose of obtaining from the Provincial Government an increase of revenue. The deputation represented that the Dispensary was in receipt ot £150 a year from the Provincial funds, which was not sufficient for the present requirements. They thought if another £50 could be conceded it would give them an adequate income. His Honor re quested the deputabion to put their request into writing, and be would submit it to the Council the first opportunity. The deputa tion thanked his Honor and departed.

Late Telegram.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mr S. Wate, house, the mayor of Welling ton stands fsr the Wairao seat in the Assem bly, vacant by Mr Seymour's resignation.

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TENDERS will be received up to noon TO-MORROW, for a block of Pohutu kawa, 20 feet xlB inches x 20 inches. Particulars at my°ffiCe- W. FLOOD, Agent. 5, Exchange, sth May, 1875. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to tors G. M. Reed, St. George's Bay, or at Stab, offke. .-*_- Q CHOOSER WANTED j£__tXt_fe>_ to carry timber from Kaipara to .PFffSap^ Dunedin,— Apply to ~-fi--Hl_____ Commerce-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mra Harris. Wypyatd-gtreet. AIS TED, by a respectable person, a situation as Nursery Governess, town or country.—Apply Stab oflice. ANTED, at Stretton's, top of Grey-street", buyers of just opened Berlin Wools, Slippers, Tea Coseys, Smoking Caps, Honiton Braids, and other Fancy Goods ; Wools, double and , single, 6d a dozen ; Patterns shaded. WANTED, an Apprentice to learn Harnesß Making.—Apply to W. S. Jones, Saddler, &c, Queen-street. ANTED, a trustworthy and ex perienced Nurse, who is also a good needle woman.—Apply to Mrs Cowie, Bishop's Court, Par nell, from 10 to 11 in the morning, or from 6 to 7 in the evening. AJNTED, for the brig Wave, a Mate, with a foreign-going certificate.— Apply on board, or to D. H. McKenzie, Custom house-atreet. ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply to R. Grattan, Thames Hotel. ANTED, by a steady man, em ployment as Messenger, or other light capacity. Good references.—Address "Y.Y.Z.," Stab office. ANTED, a Girl to nurse two children ; must be about 15 years of age.— Apply to Mrs Haslett, Waterloo Quadrant. ANTED, a Married Man, without family, for a farm in the country—Apply Albert Brewery. ANTED, an active Young Man. —Apply to the Manager Co-operative Meat Supply Company, Queen-street. ANTED^ a Machinist; must be a good hand —Apply to George Hemus, Ex celsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. W ANTED, a situation as Light Porter in a stere; wages not so much an object as constant employment.—Apply by letter to " Z.," office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN comfortable Board and Residence for two or three respectable young men can be had at Mrs Leggett's, Drake-street. ANTED, a respectable Youth to Drive a light Cart and assist in a Store in the Suburbs. Comfortable borne.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED, a good Dressmaker.— Apply to Mrs Ferguson, top of Lome-street. CLX ANTED, a Laundry Maid; must V V have good references. —Apply to Mrs Taylor, Auckland College. WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl for the country— a pply to Mrs H. Niccol, North Shore. WANTED, two Milk Boys.—Apply to Thomas Johnston, Remuera Dairy. WANTED! WANTE~D! WANTED to SELL!—IBO cases of Apples. Pmall Apples, 51bs for la ; large Apples, 41bs for Is; Baking Pears, 61bs for Is. To be sold for two weeks at these prices.—Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street. 20 dozen Vases, from Is pair ; 200 dozen assorted Plates, cheap. AIN TED to bELL (cheap)", White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, *c. N.B. - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRJID SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. AJSTKD KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, pattern, texture,' an- d reasonableness of price. —The Pantheon, 198, Queen-strtet W™~"aNTED- KNOW!*, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—A •'dress Star Office. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIEBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spoken, and Red-gum Felloea, 5*0., &c. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand. ANTED KNOWN, the bes price' given for broken flint Glass at Auck land Glass 'Works, Union-street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Pa he n is REMOVED to 198. Queen, street, next Kdson's, Chemist, opposite the Albert Hotel -Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTED, apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply nt Mn Mtav»lV§, _tanHl-«few»4 onftoa Row,



WANTED KFOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin'e, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful ■• ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, beed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Hants, and a choice collection of >ursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R. B. respectfuUy intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this chmate during eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist. Sole Agent for Mason Brothers. AJNTED, a Messenger.—Apply by letter only, accompanied by testimonials, to the Manager, National Bank, Queen-street, before 15th May. . WANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Ford, Potter, and Co., Tailors, H&tteis, Outfitters, , t/tieen-street. ANTED KNU W N that GARBETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAEßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe warehouse, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, 600 tons o, Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horse*, Cattle. Sheep, &c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains. Over-reaches, Biuiseg, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be set-n on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen treet. T)RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. | CROWDED HOUSES TO WITNESS S r> the tfl H VERSATILE ARTISTE 3 GRACE EGERTON > (Mrs. Geo. Case) O2 in her POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS. g CO H » 5 TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), MAY 5, en y s 53 Last Time of © g THE MAN IN POSSESSION. -^ PRICES .--Dress Circle, 3s ; Family Tickets to admit four, 10s (to be procured only at Mr Upton's, where a plan may be seen and seats secured); Stalls, 2s ; PIT, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o'clock. THE Committee of the " Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society" beg to acknowledge the receiot of £35, nett proceeds of collection at the Rev O. Clark's sermon in aid of the funds of that Society. £ s. d. Total amount of collection 40-6 Expenses 5 2 6 £35 0 0 j___^ t^ORSALE, a Seven-roomed M' c « faH> ■*- House and Freehold allotment, 33 _y_. ■Lii'-MS feet by 100 feet, in Newton Road, close to its junction with Symonds-stroet; a good well. Price, £230. A Four-roomed Cottage in the suburbs, with Free hold allotment, 33 _ 100 feet. Price, £125. Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment 33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. 1 Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, ; No. 2, Insurance Buildinga. TtT~E V O N P O R T. TO LET, a comfortable Six-roomed Cottage. Apply to SAMUEL COCHBANE & SON, Fort-street. I HE Committee of the " Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society" desire to Thank Mr GilfllUn for his generous contribution of a ton of coals for the use of the Old Women's Home. May 4,1875. HPENDERS will be received by the I undersigned until noon of Thursday next, 6th instant, for Re-shingling the Catholic Institute, Wellington, street. PETER DIGNAN, 25, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. "T X L E ARMS. FOR SALE, a Consignment of tho above in sizes ranging from 2J inches to 31 inches. Just Landed ex Hero. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Fort-streets OR SALE, a Butchering Business. Cash purchaser liberally dealt with.—Apply to Mrs Hammond, junction of Grey and Queen-streets. TO LET, with immediate possession, an Eight-roomed House in Liverpool-street, commanding a fine panoramic view.—Apply to Mr Jenkins, Agent, Fort-street MEMAEIET TOLL-GATE. A Public Meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Sohool, .Newmarket, on THURSDAY evening, the Cth instant, at half-past seven, to consider the removal of the Toll-gates. The Provincial Repre sentatives of the Districts of Parnell, Eden, and Tamaki are invited to attend. JAMES WRIGLEY, Chairman Remuera District Board; H. BRETT, Chairman Parnell Highway Board; JOHN McNEILL, Chairman Newmarket Highway Board. Q N E H IJ N G A. M. H. KEESING, PLUMBER AND ZINC WORKER, QUEEN-STBEET, OSIHUNUi, Adjoining the Railway T Mart. Plumbing, Zinc Wort, Pumps, Tanks, and General Jobbing Work done at Auckland prices. Terms cash. A FOKLAND MARKET. As the Market Lease will soon expire, F. FENTON intends Clearing-out his Extensive Stock of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. - The Sale can only last a few weeks. A large supply of Butter, Cheese, Hams and Bacon, at very low prices. Soap, 6d per bar, Starch, 4d per 1b Blue, lOd per fl>; Flour, 2d per R> Strong Tea, 2s per to; Sugar, 4%d per lb Sultana Raisins, 6d per to New Currants, 6d per to Spice, Id per package Honey, 7d per tb ; Treacle, 4d per to Hops, Is per to Pickled Walnuts, 7d Candles, s}£d per to Sauce, 4^d Tobacco, 2d per packet Knife Boards, 6d each. FEN TON'S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market. T^OTICE OF REMOVAL. In announcing the nemoval of the Fitting Shop Agency to those commodious brick premises in Shortland-street, three dooos above the Bank of New South W ales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for Singer's Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other first class machines. Repairß to all kinds of small machi nery. GEO. W. HESLOP, Enqin_er, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. rnHE "WANGAKEI COMET." Advertisers having business with Wangarei, and others are notified that the Wangarei Comtt, a weekly . journal, subsidised by the settlers, and receiving general support at Wangarei and neighbouring dis tricts, will be issued on the Third Saturday in May, and will form an admirable advertising medium, Communications addressed G. E. Aij>_b.ton, care of Stab Office, will receive attention. -PPUin TO LEND on Freehold OWVVV/ Sedurity.—_pply to EDWARD SMITH,



PLECTOEAL DISTEICT OF CITY OF AUCKLAND WEST. Notice is hereby gfven that a Court will be held at he Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland.on WEDNES 3A.Y, the 26th day of May, 1375, at 11 o'clock in the orenoon, to revise the List of Elector* for the Jlectoral District of " City of Auckland West." The business to be transacted thereat will be :— Che admission of New Claim* to be placed on the Sectoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, md striking out the names of pers ins proved to be lead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated n the List), shall be insufficient in law to entitle ,hem to vote. H. OHAB. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 3rd May, 1875. T^LECTOHAL DISTEICT OF P A B N E L L. Notice ia hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURS DAY, the 27th day of May, 1875, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of " Paraell." The admission to be transacted thereat will be :— The admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, heating objections, snd striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of psraons whose qualifications (as stated in the List), shall be ineufneient in law to entitle them to vote, H. CHAS. LAWLOR. Revising Officer Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland. 3rd May, 1875. -pLECTORAL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held in the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRI DAY, the 28th day of May, 1875, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to Revisa the List of Electors for the Electoral District of " Waitemata." The business to be transacted thereat will be :— The admitsion of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll o* the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names or persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the List), shall be insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 3rd May, 1875. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. JjL TENDERS FOR STEAM DREDGE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 30th April, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 29th June, 1875, at noon, for the con struction of a Steam Dredge, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Steam Dredge." WILLIAM C. DALDYj Chairman. GEAFTON EOAD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for works in the Grafton Road District will be received on Thursday, the 6th instant, at noon. », Plan and specification may be seen at my office, JOHN GOOD ALL, C.K., Canada Buildings. TO THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND AND VICINITY. MISS NORMANBY, WEIAESUEY-STBEET, (Four doors from Queen-street), Takes this opportunity of informing them that she has commenced business as ' DRESSMAKER and MILLINER at the above address, where she hopes by giving a good fit, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronage and support. Miss N. having had large experience in some of the leading houses in the West End of London, is well versed in all the newest styles. References, if required, to Ladies in Auckland who have already favoured her with their orders." , , Ladies waited on at their homes, or their own materials made up with care. TTNTON BEACH GOLD MINING U COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the 4th) of One Shilling per Share, payable to the undersigned, at the office of the Com pany, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the 19th day of May, 1875. J. FRIAR CLARK, Secretary. Auckland, 29th April, 1875. fiANTEEB UEY POTATO <S. A V>/ * fine sample on Sale.— Roberton and Co. Durham-street. NEW SONG will shortly be issued.—A New Song by S. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S., Professor of Music, Auckland. ~\ UCKLAND EEGISTBY OFFICE JLjL for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey- Btreets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. ELECT Board and Residence.— Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. OWIIbS HAND EMBEOIDEEY, Imported direct from Switzerland. INSERTIONS AND EDGINGS. A. H. D I E T HEL M, » AJfS»9XB»ETi •



ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, NO. 3. The regular monthly meeting will bo held to the* Lodge-room, Y.M-C Booms, Wellesley-street, on May 7th, 1875, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. __ MISS CHRISTI A N 'S stay in Auck land being prolonged for a month, ahe will resume teaching on Thursday next All connnunlca* tlons to be addressf d to the Albeit Hotel. m TO BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Saturday, 15th instant, for Erecting a Brick Villa Residence for Thorna. Macready, Esq. Plans and particulars at the offlca of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. T M. McLAC HLA N, Invites inspection of the Following Goods, amounting to £1,000 WORTH, BOUGHT AT AUCTION. £ c. &. ' £ n. d. 1 case Cable Cords 0 1 2—usually—o 1 9 1 case Persian Cords ....014 .. <> ~ " 1 case Navy Print 00 i% .. 00 » lease Wincey 0 0 9>£ . 0 1 0 1 case Wincey 010 .. 0J * 1 bale Flannel, from 010 .. 01 3 1 bale Mourning Prints.. 00 7 •• X? a 1 case 10-feet Floor-cloth 03 6 .. 0 4,6 1 case 15-feet ditto 03 9 .. 04 6 1 case 6-feet ditto S 4 0 .. 0 4 O 1 case 12-feet ditto 04 0 ... 04 6. 1 caseMelbourneTrousers and Vests 1 10 0 .. 2 2 0 1 case Pagets, in Blue Venetian, Black and Blue Fancy Coating, . and Black Cloth 1 15 0 .. 2 5 O 1 case University Sacs 10 0 .. 110 O 1 case All-wool Shirts.... 0 611 .. 0 8 6 1 case Straw Hats(Ladies') 016 .. 03 0 218, QUEEN-STREET. LOST, this morning, between, the North Shore and auckland (supposed to have been left on boat), a Gold Earring-The finder-will be rewarded on leaving the above at Messrs Whitaker and Bussell's. . . LOST, between Grey-street and Pitt-screet, on Thursday night, a Uo.dßiooch ; description, tnree leaves, and a greenstone in the centre, with drops to the end —Anyone returning it to Mr Fiiend, QueeL-street.Clothier. *ill be rewarded. OST, yesterday, a Gold Brooch, with hair in centre and initials " M ■* and J Q. »nd 1840" on back.—Any person bringing the game to sec nd house below Empire Hotel, Nelson-street, will be rewarded. ____^_____ GEORGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER, [Established 1861J Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE, of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, payments prompt. CORNER MART, Queen and Wvndham-streets. Auckland. April 29,1875. - . SPECIAL NOTICE. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND THE TRADE. The Auction Sale 'advertised This Day and Thursday, sth and 6th instant, is unavoidably POSTPONED till TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY next, 11th and 12th instant, in consequence of the Goods not being landed. GRANT & MORTON. FRIDAY, MAY 7. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next. 7th instant, at 11 o'clock, An Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, . &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 6. ALLOTMENTS WELLESLEY, LOBNE, RUTLAND, AND ABERCROMBIE STREETS, > For Ninety-ktne Years' Lease. by order of auckland improvement commissioners. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to Lease for 90 years, on Thursday, May 6, at 12 o'clock, A Luge Number of ALLOTMENT, v above. Lithograph Plans are now ready at the Hart. TO-MORROW. TPADE SALE OF BEERS, SPIRITS, OILMEN'S STORES, CANVAS, WHITE LEAD. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, To-morrow, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, 100 oases Gillons Lime-juice Cordial _ 50 cases Ginger Wine, Bruce, Craig & Co.'i 100 cases Devenish Ale, quarts ?5° ~«*ifeS£s** quarte 50 cases Byass's Stout 5 qr-casks Long John Whiskey 5 qr-casks Old May Whiekey 4 qr-casks Jno. Fraser's Brackla Whiskey 4 qr-casks Browning's Old Tom 50 cases Burnett's Old Tom ' •■ 5 barrels: Marrian's Pale Ale 4 cases Black Diamond ' obacoo 30 cases Quarter-Sardines 2 cases Colman's Blue 9 cases Reekie's Black Lead 11 cases Olson's Tomato Sauce 3 bales Long Flax Canvas, assorted sum* bers 200 drums Hodson's White Lead 11 pockets Kent Hops. The first lot of each line offered will be sold without reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 10. BY ORDER OF THE MORTAGEE. FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND FAMILY RESIDENCE, PARNELL. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, loth instant, at 12 o'clock, Lota 1 and 2 of the subdivision of Allotment*. 3, 4, 6, 6, and 7. Section 95 Suburb* of Auckland. Parnell, f6't frontage to Alma ; Place, with ihe largo Two-story Dwelling house and oarpenter's workshop erected thereon, as lately occupied by Mr David Elliott. 3 SAMtJEL OOpHBANH * SOtf| n \ j,U'J i! > Aaotioneeni. 1 > - »