i. It was resolved to leave the work of filling \ up Mr Isaacs place till the usual date, the i Ist of May. f '/• On the motion of the chairman, a vote of \ ' thanks was passed to Mr Isaacs for his sor- / —— vices at that Board. SITE FOR A SUP. Mr Thomas Niccol, in a letter, called the attention of the Board to his former applica tion for a site for a slip. On the motion of Captain Daldy the matter was referred to the Endowment Oommitte. Reports ok Works Committee, the "wharf. One report recommended the reconstruc tion at once of a further 200 feet of the Queen-street Wharf. This report was adopted, the Chairman stating that tenders had already been called for. STEAM DREDGE. Another report recommended that tenders he immediately called for in Auckland and Australia for a steam dredge for the harbor, .the work to be done in a twelvemonth. After some discussion this was also adopted. ACCOUNTS. The usual accounts were passed for pay ment to the extent of £276 16s lid. Loan acoount, £806 16s lOd. DEBENTURES. The report of the Debenture Committee Tecommended that £100,000 worth of the Board's Debentures be forwarded to London, *© be sold through the Bank of New Zealand.-

The report was adopted. On the motion of Mr Cosgrave, the arrange ment as to minimum price, &c, was left to the Chairman. TENDERS FOR RE-CONSTRUCTING WHARF. The following seven tenders were received for doing the work on the wharf recom mended by the Works Committee as above : —John McLean, £3904; John Taylor, £3G89; William Cameron, £3462; David Gouk, £3753 ; Wm. Kinby and Co., £3959 ; Pierce Lannigan, £3595 ; Alexander Watson, £3377. The surveyor's estimate for the re-con struction, was £3700. Mr. Watson's tender was accepted. DEVONPORT ALLOTMENTS. A motion by Mr O. Mays, that that part of the foreshore at Devonport be surveyed and subdivided into allotments, and leased as early as possible, was carried.

This was all the business,

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Attempted Murder. At the Police Court to-day, Thomas Edw/ards was brought up charged with shooting at J. Tovey with intent to murder.

inspector Bullen stated that Lovey is in H.ospital, and will not be able to give evi dence for a week, and asked for a remand for eight days, which was granted. Mining News.

The Mannkau clean up to-morrow, after a month's run ; reduced to three weeks crush ing by stoppages ; will have over 500 ozs.

The Caledonian has got a nice parcel of specimens to-day. They have now better than a half-cwt. on hand, and 40 tons of general stuff to crush this week, when a vacancy occurs at the Prince Alfred battery. The Junction tributers crushed 30 tons for a yield of 104 ozs.

Tha South Stafford have cleaned up. The yield is 43 oz. 16 dwts melted.

The Star o£ Baiter trial crushing to the ton, is 12 oz. 13 dwts.

The Red White and Blue tribute crushed 12 tons for 12 oz. 13 dwts.

The two trials from Tookey's, amounting to 8-| tons, yielded only 1 oz 4 dwts gold. The pumping Association are punching through a hard bottom, and find lithofracteur much more effective than blasting powdes.

TOKA.TEA (Coromandel). (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Royal Oak has 3380z5. 15dwts. from 26 tons, and 3950za. from 7001bs. specimens. The company has declared a 5s dividend. The Quintin Claim has 30ozg. from 8 tons stuff.

Meredith's Claim is crushing 6 tons at the Nil battery. The City of Auckland is crushing 40 tons at the Whakaroa battery. The Waverly tramway is finished. The Three Brothers send stuff along to-morrow. The Plutus got their level through on Saturday, and will be able to send stuff to the battery in a few days.

Bennett's battery starts next week on Bis marck stone.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO THE STAR.]

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Delegated Goldfields Powers-

It is believed that the Cabinet is unfavor able to handing over the railways and Police to Sir George Grey. The Government is only too happy to be relieved of the gold fields management. Foreshadowings of the Session. The speech of the Superintendent of Can terbury has set the acting-Premier and his colleagues "a thinking thinking," as it for bodes too much opposition in only going in for partial abolition. Doctor Pollen seea no hope of pulling through the session except being blindly backed by all the members whose constituencies shall move them no more after the expiration of the present parliament.

There is great unneasiness in political circles owing to the uncertainty of the time of the departure of the great Premier of sur prises from London.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) Railway Mismanagement.

The management on the Hutt railway is becoming serious. All hands are now re quired to work more than twelve hours a day, and their pay is only about that of ordinary labourers. Several men have resigned. Yes terday only one engine-driver was left. Last night he was suspended owing to his having said or done something improper through overwork. To-day the trains are driven by "fitters," to the great danger of the passen gers. . The Wairarapa coaches no longer connect with the railway, but run through into town, doing the distance between the town and the Hutt in less time than the train.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent). April 5. The racing stock of the province has re ceived a valuable addition in the shape of Rory O'More, the well-known hurdle and flat racer, on the 22nd ult. Mr H. Yeend purchased him for 325 guineas. Rory O'More arrived here in fine condition.

NAPIER

f(Froin our own Correspondent.) This day. S Mr Sheelian. Mr John Sheehan, your Provincial Secre tary, ia, I understand, yet unable to say whether he will be able to return in time for his Council duties next month. Of course he will resign if detained here. The Hon. Henry Eussell, of Waipukurau, is likely to leave for the mother country shortly. . to v > "• ■ •■. ■" -■' ■>■'.■ ::;,;■'-■*!.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Pz-ess Telegram Agency.)

This day.

City Grant. At the instance of an influential body of ratepayers, the mayor has convened a public meeting on Wednesday for the purpose of supporting the action of the City Council in applying to the Provincial Council for a grant in aid of the city.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Jumping on a moving Locomotive. Three men were brought up at Court yes terday for a breach of the railway regula tions, in getting into a carriage in motion through the window. The accused pleaded guilty, tut the Magistrate dismissed the case as the railway regulations were deficient and did not meet the case. Native Claims. Houkeretaero intends calling a meeting of the natives of Canterbury and Otago. to be held at Otago Heads on the 24th/of May, to consider what stem should be taken to secure the payment of two millions sterling claimed by him in 1872 as compensation for unfulfilled promises made them by Colonel Wakefield, Kemp, and Mr Mantell. At the meeting ib is intended to collect money for the purpose of defraying the expenses of sending certain of their number to England to petition the Crown and Parliament on the spot, and request Mr Mantell to go with them and advocate their claims.

The Lord Mayor en the Cospatrick Calamity. Mr Adam, Immigration Agent of Otago, writing to a friend here, says New Zealand has enemies where she would least expect them. For example the Lord Mayor of London said the other day he hoped the fate of the Cospatrick would be the means of turning the tide of immigration from New Zealand to Canada. This was said at a meeting held for the purpose of raising funds for the relief of the sufferers by the loss of the Cospatrick. Servants' Home. A committee of ladies waited on the Superintendent to ascertain what assistance the Government is likely to give towards the establishment of a Servants' Home and Registry office. The deputation stated £400 was collected, and £] 00 more promised. His Honor promised to bring the matter under the notice of the Government. Insurance.—Coal Mine. The Victoria Insurance lose £700 by the fire at Orepuku on Thursday last. A meeting of the Dunedin shareholders of the Greymouth Coal Company was held yesterday, many shareholders expressed dissatisfaction with the way tho mine was conducted. It was stated that the prospects of the mine would be good when the railway was finished, which would be in six mouths. They will be able to raise five or GOO tons per day. It was stated one ton of Grey mouth gave 11, GOO feet gas, while Newcastle only gave 9600.

Arrival of the Albion.

HOKITIEA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The s.s. Albion has arrived. She left Mel bourne on the 31st ult., and brings English news to the 30th.

PIGEONS FROM THE THAMES.

THE ELECTION.

RETURN OF MR. DAVIES

DISPUTE BETWEEN MESSRS ROWE AND ANTHONY.

By pigeon from tha Thames this morning, we have slips of the Thames Advertiser of this morning, giving the following details of nevs:— The polling for a member to represent the Thames in the Provincial Council took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr. W. IJavies, the Mayor of the Borough, by a majority of 59 over Mr. W. Rowe, after a keen contest.

Mr. Rowe went to Ohinemuri on Friday, and addressed the electors at Mackaytown and Paeroa. The Takapuna was engaged to bring down voters, and on Saturday night 105 came down, most, if not all, of whom went for Mr. Rowe. Measures were also taken to bring down from Auckland those who were on the roll here.

The arrangements for the polling were pretty much the same as at former elections. From an early hour in the morning it was obvious that the election would be very keenly contested, as both sides were working hard to bring in voters. With the ballot only a guess can be made as to how the voting is going on, but it was pretty obvious that in morning a majority of the votes were going for Mr Howe. The Ohinemuri men polled early. About the middle of the day the con viction was general that Mr Rowe would win, and bets at 2 to 1 could have been obtained. The other side, however, showed no disposition to "funk j" they worked hard up to the last, and were rewarded for their perseverance by victory. If the poll had closed at one o'clock, Mr. Rowe would have been elected. Mr. Da vies himself went into Grahamstown to stir up the flagging voters, and did good work. Several works and mines where Mr. Davies and his supporters had potent influence, knocked off at three o'clock. Still the event was dubious, and although some of the friends of the candi dates pretended to be confident, there could be no assurance when such a number had polled.

Each of the candidates had committee rooms opposite Butt's hotel, and a great deal of business was done there during the day. There was a large crowd at the old corner during the day, a good few of whom were considerably elevated before midday, A great deal of chaffing and fun took place, but there was no disturbance during the con tinuance of the polling. Every 'bus and carriage in town was engaged on one side or another, and some of them were decorated with placards containing what were thought to be "hits" at the opposite candidate or his most prominent supporters. On one coach was displayed a piece of calico on two sticks with the words " Vote for Davies, and keep out of the hands of Mcllhone and Brodie." This display, however, came under the designation of a banner, and would have been seized and taken down by the police, but that one of the opposite party did that for them. It was subsequently stuck on the side of the carriage. The other side, got up a counter demonstration to this, namely, " Vote for Bo we, and keep out of the hands of Speight, Bagnall, and the Kahikatea Swindle." The Maori voters usually vote.in a block, and on this occasion they went for Mr. Davies. ,'••...■

At four o'clock exactly the doors were shut, and the returning officers proceeded to take the ballot papers out of the box. The keenness of the contest is shown by tbe fact that 1,115 votes were polled, while at Jthe Superintendency election, when great exertions were made, 1,297 voted. In the last Provincial Council election, when there were a number of candidates in the field, and long prepara tion had been made for the contest, the first on the poll, Mr Brown, had 726 votes. We may mention that aome ap prehension was felt that some deceased Maoris who were on the roll would ap pear again, or at least some natives claim ing to vote in their name, but nothing of the kind: gccwwml-.~ a^ rsmf% i . vo t era _j Kfl£ «

made to 4ake the oath, tut there was no person taken into custody for personation, and probably there wers very few cases wherein personation took place. From the time the polling booths closed there was much more excitement than there had been during the day previously. Neither of the candidates nor their most sanguire friends felt confident as to the result, ar.d even money was freely offered and as freely accepted amongst the crowd up to the time the numbers were posted. There was along delay in adding up the numbers, which ap peared to be extremely iiksome to those who were writing, but soon after 5 o'clock a board was posted above the entrance to the booths, which announced the numbeis to be as follows : — Davies SSO Rowe 521 Majority for Davies ... 59 The result was received by the friends of Mr Davies with loud cheering, to which there was at first no opposition demonstra tion. In fact Mr Kowe's supporters had made so sure of victory that tbe announce ment appeared to take them quite by sur prise. In the meantime Mr Davies, the successful candidate, came forward on the verandah, and mounting on the rail, he ad dressee 1 the crowd. He paid he thanked them sincerely for the position in which they had placed him, aud would endeavour to do his duty as their representative. He was not the nominee of any Auckland clique, as had been asserted. He Was the nominee of the Thames people, and would do his duly towards the Thames fearlessly and faith fully.— Mr Kowe also returned thanks. He referred to Mr Bagnall, Mr Speight, and Mi- Anthony. Two days after Mr fciwan dieH, Mr Anthony came to him aud asked him what he thought of his (Mr Anthony's) chance for the vacancy.

Mr. Anthony, who was in the crowd, said, addressing Mr Rowe, " That is the bigget-t falsehood that ever you uttered. I never said any such thing. Mr Sow insisted that it was true. He .said, in this conteßt he did not want to be otherwise than friends with every man. He did not wan? to pursue BUfli a line of conduct as would prevent him looking any man in the fac-e and being good iriends. Ho had had no man to help him in this contest, and he had not to go begging any man to pay his expen ses. He had the' highest ebteom for Mr Davie3 and would assist him as much as pos sible ; but for many cf his supporters he had the utmost contempt; they were only fit to to be trampled beneath the feet of every honest man. Se trusted i hey would live to fight another day. (Cheers) tl jjMr Rowe then descended from the veran dah and went to Mr Anthony. A warm dis pute occurred between the two with regard to Mr Rowe's veracity. Many thought it would culminate in a fight, but it did not, and Mr Rowe was finally carried away on the shoul ders of his supporters. Virtually this closed the contest ; but the feelings of some of the electors were so highly wrought up by spirituous and other excite ment that numerous rows on the merits of the rival candidates afterwards occurred. For sometime Butt's Hotel appeared to be in a state of seige, free fights prevailing insiJe ; but the police effected an entry and soon dis persed those combative individuals who were open to reason, and the others were removed by their friends. The amount of excitement which prevailed towards the close must have aßtonif tied those who held to the that no pub lic interest was felt in the result of this elec tion.

SINGULAR CASE OF SHOOTING.

It is not often in New Zealand that news papers have to record cases of deliberate shooting, such as are to© common in San Francisco and along the Pacific Coast of America, but an instance of the kind has occurred in our own neighbourhood, and the cause, we believe, as is usual in such cases, a woman. Thei c has for some time past been a feud existing between two men--one a packer named Edwards, the other a faushman named Toovey. Edwards, whether rightly or wrongly, has been under the impression that Toovey had stolen his (Edwards') wife, and some time ago both men were iip at the Police Court on a charge of fighting in the streets. The charge against Edwards was withdrawn, and Toovey was remanded. Subsequently the case against Toovey was withdrawn, after a day's remand, but he was then prosecuted for stealing some goods belonging to Edwards. These goods con sisted of clothing, which at the same time were on Edwards' wife. When the case was heard it was dismissed, and for several months nothing more was heard of the feud between the parties. It appears, however, that Edwards, although defeated in the law Courts, was determined to have it out of lovey in some way. The latter, being a man about six feet high, and heavy in pro portion, and Edwards little more than five feet, and a very light weight, it was no use in his challenging Toovey to, a trial of strength, and he evidently meditated on the best course to pursue. Whether this was so or not, the circumstance to which we have allu ded showed that he was prepared for an emer gency. On Sunday night, about 5 o'clock, Edwards went into a whare about nine miles up the Kauwaeranga river, which was occu pied by Toovey and a man named Leather. Apparently without provocation, nothing being said, Edwards, drawing his right hand from behind his back, presented a single barrelled pistol and called on Toovey, who was lying down at the time, to rise and stand up, that he was going to shoot him. He pulled the trigger, but the pistol missed fire. Leather then expostulated with Edwards, and thought to take the pistol from him, but he was too far off, Edwards then 'presented the pistol at Leather and told him not to interfere or he would shoot him. By this time Toovey was on his feet, and Leather advised him to ran across the creek. He may have intended to follow the advice, but he did not do so, and Edwards again present ing the pistol, tired. It was loaded with shot, and the charge lodged in Toovey's leg, just below the knee. Leather then got hold of Edwards to prevent him from doing fur ther mischief, and after attending to Toovey's wound, he marched Edwards to another hut further down the creek, when, not knowing what to do with bis prisoner, he adopted the very natural course of letting him go. The wounded man was brought to town yester day afternoon by Leather, and conveyed to the hospital. Leather then gave information to the police, and Inspector Bui ten despatched two constables in search of Edwards, He was found by Constable Day in a hut about six miles up the Kauwaeranga river, and with the assistance of Constable Furlong, he was brought to the station-house at Shortland. He will be- brought up at the Police Court this'morning.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE-THE TRUMP CARD.

The theatre last night was well filled, especially the lower parts of the house, to witness Mr DarreU's drama of " The Trump Card."- We confess ;at starting that .we hardly know how how to criticise such a remarkable work. That it is a remarkable effort of dramatic literature there can be no doubt-; in fact, without ■'■ going too far, we might characterise it as the most extraor dinary play we have ever seen on the stage. It might be called with truth a serio-comico tragico-melodramatic farce, for it contains the characteristics of each species of theatrical composition. What plot there is the first act unfolds completely. A rich old man Mr Heathcote (Mr O. Deering) has a nephew Richard* Heathcote■■_ (Mr Georgel Darrell), whose character in every respect corresponds with that of Sheridan's Charles Surface, and a step-son, John Burgess (Mr Hollo way, vwho is, vervi much like 'JosephJ

bottora, and the other Having a sanctimonious exterior, but in truth as big a villain as can well be imagined. There is a pretty niece, Kate Neville, Mis George Darrell, who together with the old man's money is the innocent cause of the whole of the villainy of the -piece, Both the young men want to marry the niece, but for reasons which are totally opposite. To make the old man disinherit the nephew, (whom he has made co-heir with the niece) aud obtain the latter for himself, John Burgess, the step?on, stops at nothing, not even murder, (which little amusement he indeed is rather fond of), and contrives for a time to fasten the suspicion on his rival, whom hs thus succeeds in alienating from his uncle. He is supported by his mother, Mrs Heathcote, by a second marriage wife of the old man, who does not, however, comprehend the depth of his wickedness. There is some shuffling of the wills which old Heathcote has made at different time?, the valid oce which is the Trump Card being held in turn by either side. The machinery of the piece is completed by the assistance of a drunken clerk named Fowler (Mr Aveling)..<md a certain Professor Cullyford (Mr Ham Poole), well-known at the 'haunt of the " Frisky Frogs." The piece abounds in the most striking situa tions and tableaux. We did not observe the realism noticed by one of our con temporaries, but there is any amount of sensationalism, which told with the audience immensely. Mrs. Darrell per formed her rather secondary character of the heroine, Kate, in her usually finished manner. Mr. Darrell had an immense task set him in liioharrl Heathcote, but he worked at it with a will and came out triumphantly, being cheered to the echo. By a downright theatiical liberty, not license, he introduces several oapiial music hall songs, and a recitr.tion, " The Charge of the Light Brigade," in what onght to be the climax of "the plot. The songs were splendidly sung aud brought out more than one encore. Mr Holloway was quite in his element in the part of Jno. Burgess, and acquitted himse'f well. Mr Sam Poole made a great hit in the Professor's speech at the haunt of the Frisky Frogs. Mrs Chas. Jones acted the part of Mrs Heathcote carefully and weH. Mr Avelinp, as Fowler, by his clever acting, showed I hat he has other good lines besides that of fl "walking gentleman." The acting altogether was exceedingly good, .and the representation went off with decided ecliU. We recommend our readers to go and see the greatest dramatic curiosity of the day.

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COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Colfae3 both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Kxcelsior Coffee deserves preference to an; Coffee on account of purity and distictness of flavour Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es ablishment in town and countiy. — (Advt.) WANTED, for Coromandel, a good Milkman ; h'^hest wajres given. Ref fences required.—App'.y before 11 o'clock to li. Home Slur land-street. WANTED, immediately, a Pur cliaFer for Goodwill and Furniture, of a Young Ladies' Day School Average attendance 30. not incladiDß Music Pupils.—For address, apply at the '• Cross" office. WANTED, a man to work in a Garden.—Apply at [8 am, to W. Eattray, Mount Ht Jofcn. W" ANTED, female Servant, able to milk, for Riverhead; several female Cooks, Boys able to n ilk, and several female Servants fn> town and country.—Hani>aford;s Registry, Hi_h -8 tree t. __ WANTED, a trustworthy person to assict in a Pawnbroker* business. Appli cant must be able to read and write, and to yivt good references,—Apply to A. Heavey, Pawnbroker, Wyndiiam-strcet. "ANTED to LET, a Paddock of about fifteen acres, well watered, suitable for a dairy, situated in __rnell.—Address " Dairy," Stab, office ,_ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Waddell, _Karang»hapf Road. WANTED to LET, a Six-roomed House, in Hobson-strtet; rent 18s.-Applj to Parnuel Wells, Batata Agent, 129, Queen-atrot. WANTED, Employment, either in town or country, as General Blacksmith.— Address John H_rper, Seafleld View, Auckland. WANTEDTa Female General Ser vant in a small family. References required. Stak office. ANTED, a good General Servant, middle-aged.—Apply to Mrs Loverock, Perth Villa, Hobson and Moore-streets. References re quired. 1 "\I7ANTED, a good General Servant, I V T References required.—Apply to Mrs. R. Laishley, corner of Havelock and Symonds-street. ANTED, a General Servant. — Apply to Mrs Buchanan, North Shore. _ ANTED, Two Young Men to Board in a private family, three minutes walk; from the Post-office. Terms moderate.—Apply office of this paper. [ ANTED Employment^ a Gen tleman of 5 years experience in*a Manchester Warehouse. — Apply personally, or by letter, to " Plicenix," Governor Browne Hotel. ANTED, Brickmakers. —Apply at Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED, a young Woman as good plain Cook and Laundress. References required.—Apply to Mrs Chamberlain, Eden Crescent. ANTED, an Active Lad, one accustomed to wait at table preferred.— Apply to R. Grattan, Thames Hotel. ■__ ANTED, a Situation for a Girl eleven years of age.—Address "Agnes," Stab office. W" ANTED, a Miller.—Apply to Low and Motion. ANTED Employment by a practi ce! Trousers and Vest or Stock Cutter. Would not object to a situation as Salesman or Stock Keeper. 1& years experience in England.—Address, Mr Bro'phy, Emigration Barracks. ANTED, a respectable young Woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Fenton, Prospect House, Hobson-street. iEeferences required. WANTED, a good General Ser vant.—For address Star office ANTED, Employment by the day as Jobbing Gardener ; understands the work. —Apply J. J. Smith, Bt George's Bay, Parnell. ANTED, Draper's Assistants; good hands.—S. &J. R. Vaile. WANTED, by a young married man, a situation as farm labourer; is willing to make himself generally useful Wife can wash, milk cows or make batter, and understands dairj wtrk. —Address Mrßrophy, Emigration Barracks. WANTED, by a respectable young man, a situation as Light Porter, or any position of trust. Good testimonials can be given.— Apply at the office of this paper to S.S. WANTED, a man with a capital of £150 to take an interest in a manufacturing business. — Apply to Joseph Morland, Custom house street. ANTED, a strong active Youth for Parcel Delivery.—H. Atkins. WANTED, by a young Man a Situation to look after horses and make himself generally useful Can milk and under stands farm work. —Apply to "'&. H., office of this ■ paper. ■" WAN TED, a strong Errand Boy.— Apply to M. and C. Milne. - ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs C. A. Harris, Franklin-road. ANTED KNOW T. McMaster has just opened a large lot of Scotch Blankets and Quilts, also Fancy Dresses. 'Great Bargains. WANTED, a Nursemaid to assist __' household work.—Apply to M_s Goodall i $t. George's Bay Road, Parnell, between the hours oflOand-1. ~\\T ANTED, a situation as Governess,



WANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to nef? at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. WA "N TED KNOWN that GARRETT BEOS, have now REMOVED to tJicir New Brick Builrling, in Wakefield-strect, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakofield-street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Pi.nthe n is REMOVED to 19S, Queen street, next .Kdson's, Chemist, snd opposite the Albert Hotel — Ford, Pottpr, aid. Co. A UTUMN AND WIJNTER. _Zju Ford, Potter, and Co- are equal _to the occv"ion. Our Trousers to met-.sure at 16s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two donrs above the Saving's Bank. T&TaNTED KNOWN, that The H Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen stteet, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potte-, and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that The Paatheon is XiMOVED to 193, Queei; street, next jsdson's. Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTEDI^NO WN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleairiner sfstablish mtnt his boen KKMOVED from Khortland-street to •VillesUy-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the flice, Wellesley-street i'aat, opposite Golden Ciown Brewery. WAN TJS I>, 600 tons oi> Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-otf Clothing,, «., at BATTYH '* CO.'S London Marine Stems Market, Quoen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ■p / ANTED KNOWN, that J. V% MORRISON is prejared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—address Staii Office. MYSTIC LOYAL ORANGE L O D G E, No. 4. An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms To-night (Tuesday), (ith instant, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting .brethren are invited to attend. E. W. MORRISON, W.M. C. PELHAM'S LTD T? ADDER & JJARROYv* J? ACTORY, 40, Victoria-street. A'l descriptions Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on <f an 1, made to order, or lent cm hire. C. PELHAM, LADDER AND BABROWMAKER. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF I'I.EB GARDENERS, .6LPHA L jDGS. The Quarterly Meeting of the above, Lodge will be held Tiiis (Tuesday) Evening, in the Lodge-room, Wellesby-street, at 7.30 p.m. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. April C, 1875. TTOBSON COMPANY, A. K. V. A Special Parade, with arms, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at Head-Quarters, WeHington-street. Every number is requested to attend. By order, W. G. CONNOLLY, Secretary. n ?$& IP? -<1% t T^LECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of '* The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870,'' I, Henry Coi-in Balnea, vis, Esq., Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City Eist, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 3rd day of March, 1875, under the Public Seal of the Province of Auckland, an Election will be held for the Return of one qualified person to serve as a Member of the Provincial Council for the said Klectoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Mechanics' Institute at noon on TuK3DAY, the 13th day of April, 1875; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on FRIDAY, the 10:h day of April, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVI3, Returning Officer1. The following is the Folling-place for the Elec toral District of Auckland City £ast: - The Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEAVIS. Returning Officer. LOST, a Gold Earring (cord and tassel pattern), on Sunday. IViaroh "28, between Queen-stre t *nd North Shore. Regard on bringing ii to the Exchi! ge Hotel. Jwjib>T^oß SALE, an eight roomed. House and Freehold Allotment in Hobson stree v. A seven-roomed House and Freehold Allotment in Newton Eoad.—Apply to HENEY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2 Insurance Buildings. M~ ISS'HILL'S SEMINARY, BEOBSON STREET. The Second Quarter will commence on MONDAY, April 12. ■ ARCH HILL DISTRICT HIGHWAY , BOARD. All Kates not paid to the Collector, J. E. Gilberd, Great North Road, within fourteen days from this date, will be sued for without further notice. James McGregor, Chairman. Auckland, sth April, 1875. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books of this Company will close on Thursday, the Bth instant, and will remain closed until Monday, the 12th instant, when a Dividend of Five Shillings per Share will be payable. By order, , . . • W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel, sth April, 1875. ON SALE, to arrive ex Agnes, Excelsior, Vairie, and Lsetitia, 100 tons Oamaru flour, 500 bags oats 100 sacks oatmeal. G. W. BINNEY. Tf OK S A L E. A Rosewood Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. E. BAIRD, - Victoria-street. OTOLEN OR LOST. A BLACK AND TAN TERRIER BITCH, Answers to the name of " TROT." Whoever is found detaining her after this date will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law. G. SYDNEY SMITH, ! Chemist, 227, Queen-street. | April 5,1875. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A Grand Lime Light Pictorial and Musical Enter tainment will be given in the Hall on TUESDAY, the Cth instant, consisting of nearly 100 beautiful views of the Old Abbeys, Old Castles and Cathedrals of England, both exterior and. interior, including some of the principal scenes in the life of Mary Queen of Scots, with appropriate vocal and instrumental music. Admission, Is each; to commence at 8 o'clock. , The proceeds to be applied in the purchase of New Books for the Library, which are very much re-



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. MOST REMARKABLE SUCCESS 1 Of those eminent artistes, MR AND MBS GEORGE DAERELL, The Great Drama, THE TRUMP CARD! Bounds of Enthusiastic Applause ! Uproarious Calls before the Curtain ! Universal aiid Continuous Laughter ! MrsG,fo-ge Earrell as ..Kale Mr George Barrel!, as • ..Hichard Four Songs and Recital; Exciting Situations, Sensation Tableaux. One of the Greatest Successes ever made in Aucklatd ifridav-Benefit of Mr George Darrell. TRICES :—Circle, 4s. ; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. ifs ICAL NOTICE. All persons indebted to H. Cucksey are requested to settle their accounts on or before April 12, 1875, or else legal proceedings will be taken against them, as H. C. is about leaving for England. H. CUCKStoY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street, Auckland. April r>, 1575. . MRS HAMMOND'S Seminary, Ponsonby Read —The Quarter commences Monday, the 12th instant, Private Lesson's given in Musio. __ GRAND ORANGE LODGE OK NEW ZEALAND. The Regular Quarterly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in V.M.C. rooms on Tuesday evening, the 14th instant, at 7.150, when all members are re quested to attend. By order of the G.M. T>~Y AN, BEL L~JIWd~ O V., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren—2oo boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin—2oo boxes De Roubuix Candles, 100 boxes Belmont's Candles, 200 cases Hennessy's Brandy, 10 fjrß. Geneva Rum, &c. RYAN, BELL & CO., Wine and Spirit Merchant, Vulcan Lane. U C X LA N i) COLLEGE. The Second Quarter will commence on MOK.DAY, the 12th April. W.TAYLOB, I'rincipil. ■ Sf si a7 h e, Now LandiDg — Kelson Hops, 1875 English Malt in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. ESTATE OF J. W. SHAW, SHORT LAND. The undersigned requests that all accounts against the estate of f. W. Shaw, Grocer, Shortland, be sent to his office not later than Thursday, Sth inst. GfiO. W. OWEN. QIJSGEK'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Binger's Famify andManufacturicg Eewiug Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORUK HESLOP, Agent, The Fitting i-hop, Vulcan Lane. ES HARDENS Pupils will re assemble on Monday, April 5. The junior Dancing Cl»ss will be held on Priday from 2 till 4. 'J he adult Class m Friday Evening at half-past 7. rpo BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. To be Let, with immediate j^ossession, that well known well-established business corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets, known as Vincent Honse. Rent low, and no premium.—Appy to W. J. Messenger, Queen street. ' FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Epsom, a Comfortable' Five-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment 99 x 100. There is a good Fowl-house and Piggery upon the property. Price, X 125. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, in Brookville, a com fortable Four-roomed House, with freehold allotment 46 x 87. Price, £150. J. M. LEO OX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. t| OR SALE, a Bargain, in Ponsonby, ! a fine Building Site in John-street; 120 x 120. Price, £35. J. M. LENNOX. FOR SAL ft, at Mount Roskill, 40 acres of fine Volcsnic Land, parily cleaned, and a small house built upon it, 1 here is a Rood run for cattle adjoining. Piice, £500. This farm can be sold in smaller lot* to suit purchase's. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. rT\j"O GARDENERS. WANTED to LET, at Parnell, on reasonable terms, a Garden wll stocked with fruit twes, and suitable for growing vegetables —Apply X, Stab. office. FOR t>ALK!, in the rising district of M'garotc, Waikato, a choice unimproved Farm of 350 acres This Farm is situated within two miles of the proposed railway, snd about the same disance from a School-house. Price, £3 10s per acre. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. rpo WORKING MJKN.—I have I several good Freehold Cottages For Sale within a short distance of Qneen street, at prices ranging from £120 to £200. One-half of the money can remain on mortgage. J. M. LENNOX, __^ Estate Agent, Queen-street. AUCKLAND GYMNASTIC CLUB. , A General Meeting of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Provincial Hotel on WED NESDAY, 7thinßtant, at 7.30 p.m THUS, .HENDKKfcON, Jtjnb., Hon. Sec. A. ■ L- v- ■ '• The adjourned annual meeting will be held at the British Hotel, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. Special and important business. J. HYETT, Secretary. O it S A* !> 1^ 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. TOMORROW. CITY MART. LEASE IN THE ESTATE OF BEE JAMIN McK^RRAS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received insttuctions from the Trustees to sell by auction To-morrow, at 11 o'clock prompt, The interest of the Trustees in the Lease of Pre mises, having about 15 months unexpired, at a low rental; together with the Fixtures, Couuters, Gas Fittings-, &o.j in one lot. The Lease having been mislaid, the above sale was postponed from Monday, and will take place to* morrow, at 11 o'clock prompt. Terms Cash. SATURDAY, APRIL 10. WHALING GEAR FROM BARQUE ALBION. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, alongside the barque Albion, Queen-street wharf, on Saturday, 10 th April, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whaling Gear. Boats, feciteiongum-ifli



THUESDAY, APRIL 3. ||H ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT Mill CONCERN. :| m HOPE, CORDAGE, TWINE. | |fl«l YT. DOWDEN 1 Ih9 WILL sell by auction at liis mai li on Thursday next, the Bth instant, aiffl IMH o'clock, the following goods, on account of whonM |H may concern:— jil IMH 54 bales Cordage ,N IH 18 bales Twine I IH| 6 coils of Bope and Lines. I tHHi THURSDAY, APRIL 8. I IB CITY MART. I |i| 3 7 TR U N~K S BOOTS,! 11l Just Landed ex Barox Aberdar|| ■■jl GRANT & MORTON § 111 HAYR received instructions froiflH the Importers to seU by auction at thejl 1 Mart on Thursday, Bth April, at 11 o'clock, | lK|| 37 trunks HOOVA and SHOES, Just Landed rijfl |g|| Buron Aberdare, comprising-A t-plendij| ■■■ Assortment ,of Women's and Children s Iseti f ■ and Seasonable Goods. jl iH|| 2 cases English Grain Kip Leather. :|| |Bfj Terms at sale. || lIQ FRIDAY, APRIL 9. 1 IH HOUSEHOLD FURNITUBE. |H LARGE COOKING STOV E.l II THE Subscribers will sell at the! I Rooms, Fort-street, on Priday next, at eleven!! H General Household Furniture, large CookingJllH ■ ttove, requiring no setting. || IM SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, II Auctioneers. j| IH TO-MORROW. JIB UNRESERVED AND EXTENSIVE SALE I ■ OF CHOICE ENGLISH FURNITURE, II ■ PIANOS, LUSTRES, VASES. II ■ B. TONKS & CO. !|| TVTILL sell on Wednesday, at 11 II o'clock, a large and varied assortment of English JIH Furniture, comprising— il H Drawing-room Suites, in rep and silk; Marble- II n top Washßtands and Dressing-tables,. JIH Walnut Centre Tables, Side-tables, Card- 111 tables, Ladies' Work-tables, Davenports, IH Papier Machie Tables, Music-stools, What- 111 nots, Bedsteads, Croquet-chairs, Gilt and il I Walnut-framed Mirrors, &c, &c, &c. il ■ 1 case very elegant Lustres and Vases. 11l 5 Pianos, by different London makers, including 111 Ziegler, Bord, Broadwood, &c. jl I TO-MORROW. Il CITY MART. || ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY II 1 CONCERN. HI EX INDIA, FROM LONDON. II DAMAGED BY SEA-WATER. I GRANT & MORTON. . I HAVE received instructions to sell 11 by auction To-morrow (Wednesday), 7th. inßt., ll' at 11 o'clock, ex India, I (WW in square)— I 44§ 15 Pieces Imitation Welsh Flannel, jl Bale-Canvas, and Tar 11 On account and risk of Shippers, 8% dozen | Men's Auckland Alpine Hats, Black I Drab and Gr. ys. I Terms cash. ]| FRIDAY, APRIL 9. I E. AN D E. ISAACS j HAVE received instructions to sub- rhit for public competition, at their rooms,' j Fort-street, on Friday next, 9th April, at 11 o'clock, ! £800 worth Melbourne made Clothing ■ jE3OO worth Winter Dress Material 1 .£IOO worth Waterproof Clothing I £100 worth Assorted Felt Hats. < ' 1 case Jean Shirts $* I 1 case Zanzibar and Brandizi ditto 1 case Royal and Sporters 1 case Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vesta , . ~; 1 case Crimean Shirts 1 case Crape ditto 1 case Boyß' and Youths' Trousers and Vests 1 case Boys' Sack Coats 1 case Long Black arid Drab Waterproof Coata 1 case assorted Felt Hats 2 cases Winter Dress Pieces, containing Fancy Lustres, French Twills, French Merinos, Cable Cords, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, At 12 o'clock sharp, AT THK CORN EXCHANGE, AUCKLAND. TO SAW-MILL OWNERS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. G. W. BINNEY J HAS received instructions from' Mr' J. W. Waller, who <■ leaving for Vngland, to sell by public auction, at the Corn Hxctiange, Auck land, on Wednesday, May 6, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Whatipu Baw-milli, Manukau Harbour, ' only two yean at work, steam and water power ; two breaking down saws, one circular, and everything requisite for carry ing on a Urge trade. Cuts 200,C00 feet timber monthly. Splendid freeholl kauri-' forest, containing sufficient timber to keep mill at work for 20 years. Five mouths' timber in booms, and contractors keeping up supply. Also, Freehold Timber and Coal Yard. 230 feet fron tage to the Government Wharf, Onehunga, on which it erected Jobbing Saw Mill, 12-horse power portable engine, planing machine, bench, Ac. ; also, timber racks. About 100,000 feet Kauri Timber, Horses, Drays, *c. Dwelling-house, 46 x 45, containing seven rooms, nearly new, near Bailwar Station, One hunga : houaehold furniture, Ac. Freehold Land, 340 feet frontage, in Lower Queen street, Onehunga, near Wharf ; 50 allot ments in Hudington't Paddock, Onehunga; 60 acres land Whanganuio, Waikato; 80 acres land Huna, -. adjoining Mr Hay'u » property. : "' v< Terms, particulars, and catalogues oan be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer, Auckland ; or Messrs H. Houghton and Oa, Cunedin ; Plimmer, Keeves and Co, Wellington ; Waller and Co., Timber Merchants, Christohurch WEDNESDAY, APPIL 7j BUILDINGS IN~"qUEEN-STREET FOR REMOVAL. ? THE subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Mart, Dort-street, on Wednesday next, 7th lust, at 12 o'clock, . THOSE THREE LiKGE AND COMMODIOUS BUILDINGS in Quwn-itreet, M now oc cupied by Meurs Heslopr Wiliiiuison, XllUon, Coomb**, and Waters. - ■ , .^ it^^£jk