The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,579.]

Auckland, N.Z., THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1875

i Price : ONE PENNY.



.•3^ fIVEELAND MAI I »M, %-y ROUTE TO EUROPE VT^ The Australasian Steam Navigation Company unde Contract with the Governments of New Soutl mSjASS ' Conveyance of«« The Splendid Steamship Mikado, 3,500 tons, F. Mows, Commander, is appointee m;t uro" luandsaD "r** «»*■« For freight or passage and all particulars ap»lv to H. M, JERVIS, Igent. t3>^v A USTRALASIAN ..fs^&^v r 7"*4- STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'^ FIRST-CLiSS STEAMERS. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE TALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The splendid Steamship Cyphrenes, 2,500 tons, T. Woor>, Commander, now due will sail as above six hours after arrival. ' FOl freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. jL.*ka^ lVr AIL line across CS^^r^^^-LO- THE PACIFIC. TBUe'aIJSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVI GATION COS TIME TABLE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEA LAND, AISD CALIFORNIA. The vess.l3 of the Company leave Sydney, calling at Auckland, New Zealard, and Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, every '13 days, and San Franciso asunder:— ' Lkaves Auckland Leaves San Francisco City of Melbourne, Jan 22 Mikado .. .. J a n 2 M&t-gregor .. Feb 19 Cyphrenes .. Jan 30 Mikado .. .. Mar 19 City of Melbourne.Mrch 1 Cyi-Lrenes .. ;>.pl:i6 Micgregor .. Mrch29 City of Melbourne, May 14 Mikado.. ~ Aprl 26 Mic^regor .. June 11 Cyphenes .. May 24 Mikxdo July 9 City of Melbourne, June2l N.B.— These sailings may be later if English mail has.not arrived. A train leaves San Francisco for New York daily, wilh branch lints through the States ; and poweifui steamers leave the lattei city dailyfor England, thus affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe. .Intending passengers Jrom Europe and America are informed that the Company's local fleet trade from Sydney to all ports of the Australian Colonies by which m-aiis prompt connection is made with the above line. FREDK. H. TROUTON, Manager. H. M. JERVIB, Agent; *L%2L M EW ZEALAND S^s^K "*-^ STEAM SHIPPING COM j!M^&i£its£' PANY (LIMITED.) For New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Wellington, Lytteltok", and Otago ; transhipping at nelson, for westport, Gkkyjiouth, and Hokitik^v. Thess. P H (E B E "Will l^ave the Manukau on or about MONDAY, the Bth instant (subjret to detention for the San Francisco mail). MARCH TIME-TABLE:— 12th -S.s. LAIiYBIBD -v 18th-S.s. TARANAKI I „„. „ 22nd—S s WKLLIMGTON >- as aDOve 2S?h -S s. PH(EBE J For freight or passage apply to W. F. VVHKECER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. ■^cfcfc^v QHIP INDIA, Capt. f^^g^^.,Nj McPHAIL, FROM LONDON. Bb-uss^.^sa£3 rp^ e alaoYe gjjjp jjaviug entered at the Customs, Consignees are requested to pass entries. Delivery orders can be obtained at our Office on presentation of Bills of Lading and Payment of .Freight. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-3(reet, Aucklard, March 3, 1875. rs^a T?OR NEW PLYMOUTH > S^f4^. Jj AND WAITA.RA. Mercury Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above on FRIDAY, sth instant. For freight or nassage apply to James w. waller, Agent. jG^a^ T7OB, FREIGHT OR J|gO|^J? CHARTER. tJi"*';"l3 Union, 361 tons register, Captain Shebx.ock. is open for Freight or Charter to any Colonial port. STONE BROS., Agents. jg^r^. lj'°R LONDON DIRECT. %£s%s%££& To Follow the City of The fine Iron Clipper Glenlora, 764 tons, having 00 tons engaged, will meet with qnick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freighter passage "ipply to OWEN & GRAHAM, ■; ?,■' Agents. HOKIANGA. •iy^^g^- The Schooner C^USGII) F. Jones, Master, will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the 4th instant. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. p FEEIGHT or CHARTER, ~- the cutter Martha, 8 tons register.—Apply to W, Keir; or Alexander, Waterman's steps. 'P AURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA. ■;>;: ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17, 1875. 2100 IN PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. PROGRAMME, First Eace, 12 noon—Trading Vessels of 10 tons register and upwards. First piize, £25 ; second -Prize, £6. . focond Eace, 12 30 p.m.^our-oared Boata. First prize, £10; second pme, £2. 1 30 p.m.-Bailing Boats (24 feet keel and upwards}. First prize, £12 ; second prize, to, -And seven other events. R. J.JJWOOD, __ Hon Sec. J^OTIOE OF REMOVAL «r EOCK;BB ' respectfully informs his numerous *» mends, customers, and the general public, that he ■ fcJTO^ hia Boot Manufactoiy to those premises. ■'S :latl ly oPPoßite Messrs Holland nnd Jiutler's. ■^lotoria-street, formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone ' ??°^ stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He-wUL j « n *^ ' carry on nls business, and to any who may «o«M7.ave ,favonr«'<i him with a turn, he only, 1 S^^ o {& when h0 ta Bure !t wm ta I



_ I Bnais«&a Oards. j TTj VA N 8 & ZAMBRA. L -6_^ rUOTOORAPHERS, 19 6, Queen-street, Next Auckland Savings' Vaok, » POrVuttM 11,, 1] lhe faot that they make , x I'-,. 11"1 AKllsGlluir special study. hv ™ I * cus. t°m'"rs ™aY oftEn bd saved wailing by mcikjEg appointment to sit. J^OOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, : At WM. LEYS, • , (Next-door above If.vexing Star.) < A BH & DEKN BOOT FAGTORY, -^-^- DUKIIAM-STREET. A Large Stock of Men's, "Women's and Children's lioots and Shoes always in ttock. Sole Manufac turers of tli-. Seamless "Watertight, specinlly adapted for the Chinemuriasid Th.-.mes trade BLACK & CO. ,pWOFOETE TUNING. MR H. O. BROWN, Pianoforte and Harmokittm Tuner, From Messrs Broadwood nnd Sons, and Mess* Alison and Sons, London.) Address:—Messrs Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. T~X~M~E~S"~B~IJ~T CHE R, " CARTER, CO .TRVCTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fchips on the KHOKTVST KOTICE. • BALLAST SUPFL.OD. 3Sbtvoasti,is and Bay of Island Coals. Also. . Firewood, cut or uncnt. at REASON ABLE RATES. PBEEUE & Gi£AH AM, NATIVE LAND AGENTS, SOEVEYOHS, die. No 6, Vaili's Euiidikss, j Queen-street, Auckland. IpOETL ATiTD CIJM.EN"Ti 300 casks Portland Cement 5009 Fiie Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire CJaj and Flatter of Paris. KEANS & JENKINSON, iViotoria-rtrebt East. "hjf isi i JN Ok M A JS, A3A. TFACHKa OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Govurnment Hou«e. U/AENOCK BUOTHERS, V v SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, KIODM NJi, C.X'3 CREITK. Office - Durham-street, Auckland. 1 » & h■ %J W, w-' * Ecrt«e sad Lsuid Agent, JSeni and Debt OoUeatoK-. HiichhTiiy't lisi'.:Uct>3, Quoen straet. '0, ft O H Wr J& &h.& KB. %M FREKKAJS'S B.'.Y SOAP i< CANLDB WOEKB. Cash Buyya o? TsilOTf. \Ji 0AB» J Cj A M V & 1. W E L L B hj TJonse, Lsn-%., and ticmiDisadou Agent, Collector oJ Senta, T>efcts, IHghwrsjr Ratoa, &a Loans arranged, OfP?e 128, QtMKiE fcireot (throe doow below tho Union B&nfcl 1 O R A T~~Gr, Sl tt FORWA^PTNG AGENT, Wholasale ned Ketail Oo?l and Firewood Merchant, era— On Sale, Newcastle reJ Wangarei Coo.l, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, iiallast, Hobart To<m Palit>?B. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. %JJ riILIJPPS Sc S'-N, V? 9 OIL, COLOIt, and, GLASS MEBCHAIcrs, laapcrletu 31 Paporhaapngs, Scrim, Painta, Olla, "Sturyientiae, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Ctovpiv, Ornamental, MP.d Photographic Glass, Picture Fi&hm and Tapestrj Clock and Compasa Qlas«»sß, G-lftSed aa'a Boars, -ac. Giw ou'- k Z6 ,s,ctl ssrotully paekwL 12, "Wvhsiiisnß «rei.";. \3jj H. SKIBRIB V * i> BFILDEP-, OAS?EKTEP., and JOIJ»SE V uloas Lane, AKV FOKI-3TRIZS, Shop S'roEts, Oiact *ittSags,-A3d ;U3 briachos oJ the buiidlt!? tracla cxygaisd. T>ONSS ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities' FOR C= FH at the Free- I man's Bay Bone Wills, and at Wo 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. HpHB Misses Tetjtenbeeg beg JL most respectfully to inform parents and tVe public generally that they are prepared to give Lessons in German, Point Lace, Applique Guepure ISmbrtidery, "Wool, and all kinds of Fancy "Work. Orders executed for Hair "Work in Flowers, Chains, Brooches, Bracelets, &c—Residence : Top of Grey street, 96, east side. CHARLES BLOM FIELD, HOUSifi AND SIGN PAIMTEB, Is prepared to undertake evety description of Plain and Ornamental "Writing, Gilding, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. Ponsonby Road, Newton. Orders may be left at the omces of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, or Samuel Weils, Queen street. WR HATfAED'f CHEAP BEDDING UPHOLSTEEY, * FUNERAL FURNISHING "WAREHOUSE WYNDHAM STREET, (Next to Que' i-street Corner). Residence and Shop, Corner of Pitt and Grey streets. ir" & J. BOPJP EX, MIIiLKRS, Fbbemaw's Bay Sxkam Milis, Wo 8, WES Q™ BN BTBKKT, Wharf Arc ni>. T\ B N T I S S V.. MR T. TEA fOED, BUROBON DENTIST, WAK*»IEI«D BTBIBI. At«flol»l Teelh, tsom One to » VvU 3et, In OoW " or Vulcanite PL4EKS BBOIHSBB' YOYAL F^IrTpTo^GKAPHIC GALLERIES, QOT E' M OP' S iSS"AScIiAm Children's Portra taken instantaneously. "" "' Money- '■ [ it/fONBY fCn^iTon first-class M freehold security, at low rates of Interest.- R C. D^er, ahoitfand-stiieet. htfQtfßK tO LEND, in large and i^ y toS^bley. Solicitor, Higb-.twofci.^



BusJaess Q&t&s. , £)^ EVITT, GlJjv-MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c ' Blasting Powder, and Fuze, (shooting and Fishuii Tackle. ' M S FAFLDBE, Bole Oonfcractor fc ■AfJL the City Council for #10 Emptying of Ewtfa Closets, Privy Boies, Cessp*s, Ac,, is prepared to v,-, tend punctually to all requests regarding &a abevc- Povsons desiring to have the said v;r>,ctr;'".tttiuded to either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, c%n bare ths sanae done by leaving a noilce cither verba?. ov writter with the Inspector 0! Huisftncas, City Council Oißcs Queen-street 1 8 H '& ii s Q ;} Wholosala, Skipping, s3fJ S'aaaify Batokei Qwaea street, ccnier at Imrharn street, Aacfc' &£«!. PouStsr of aii kiu<u: ciressbd to OiAOii l^xfnui / Smoiad Tongues, Hosns-cured Bacon.. Con;e& Bee: 1 or.-. 2-sle in largo quastU'.c-a. 1?.25.—-Deslorn iv Gatu^ 1 Livo Pheasants forwarded io ailp.wta cU'a Colony spon receipt 0! c.rdss. KamjM'v w'kso.l o». in Vjts: or suburbs. #T I T"l ]i A A, .!; ii "I ANT> STEAM BISCUIT MAHTTFACXOSY, HoKSOJK -STiiß} :■'£. lokino and Ground Sugar Always oh Habt W. R. WADDELL. AL FBE 1) ALE V, WATCHMAKER, JEWBLLSH, JSTC... HAS RE-COMMENCED BTXSIFES3 IN TEMPORARY PREMISE 8, Opposite the Army sr.d X avy Hotel, UPPER QUK E N BTIB iI. ALFRED A LEI, (FB.OM ?'~HSRS. KIDIiET AKI) SON, T. r-KDO PRACTICAL 'A'ATOHMAKKK A>"l> JKWKLLXK. KTG. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. PiANorotiTF;Tuner SktiP h HR.H the Dtk« BY APPOINTMKNT •. , -, OF EDlfi'BCilOn. MESSRS. J. BROWN & SON H&ve in Stock-Instruments by Broadwosd, Erard, Hopkinson, Allison and Sons, Kirkman, Chappcll BOrd, <tc , die. The public have thus an opportunity of comparing Pianos by the very best makers in the world, side by side. The prices of the.-c instruments are plainly maikedat the lowest remunerative nites. Pianofortes and Harmoniums tuaed hy tho most proficient tuner in the Province, Mr. H O ItROWN, ■who ha 3 just returned from England, whore he has gained his experience in tho F.iceries of Me:sro Bioadwood and Sons, and Messrs Alliso ■■ nod Sons. The newest musical publication in ato<:k, " ~ i A UCKLAND STONE WORKS, LORNE STREET, AUCKLAND. JAMES H. BUCHANAN & CO. MONUMENTAL & GENERAL BUILDER AND CONTRACTORS, ANB GENERAL STONE GUTTERS. Every kind of Stono end General EnSTdei's work executed to order on the ehwtctt notice. of the best materials a-#d wort mar #r.ij», aid at the LOWEST POSSJBI E PBIC-Krt. N.B.—Designs and Estimate, fomented to jj the adjoining province;! ou application. \ Agents for the Sale of the Themes fjtone. J p HEAP SAD I) LE H V AN D H A R N B S 8. The Undersigned has always on hand, and to arrive per WARWICK, a large and varied Stock of every description of Barness, saddlo*,Bridlo3, Wbips, Spurs, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, india-rubber and other Fetlock jßoots, Henrtstalls, r'irths. Fancy Bits. f-ingle and rouble Greyhound Starters, Ac, ali of which vill be sold at the lowest prices if; II CASH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expe< ienced workmen ua the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable r^ten. Sole agent for Elliman'scelebrated Hoyal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. W. S. JONES, HADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, * IKPORTEK, 154, QOEEN-STREI3T 0 CAPITALISTS OF ABOUT £1000.—To be disposed of, a Manufacturiner Business in the centre of the City of Auckland, established over 12 yeais, doing about £3000 per annum, with a large profit.— Address A.Z , Even ing* Star office. npo SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS. SPARS, round and square, on haad at Reasonable Bates. F. AROHARD, Mechanics' Bay, and Breakwater Road, near Railway Station. A UCKLAND and ONEfcilift GA X3L COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehunga : Leave Auckland : 8 a.m. 10 a m. 9 a.m. 12 oon 12.30 p.m. p.m. 2 p.m. p.m. Saturday Nights: . 0 1180 TO THE INHABITANTS OF AUCKLAND AND ELSEWHERE. Having purchnsed Mb Montague's Entire Stock •and Interest in the SEWING MACHINE TRAr E, I am now prepared (with a Stock of over 250 Machines, and 200 to arrive from the best makers), to ?upply every possible demand. Every accommo dation as to terms given to purchasers. W. C. DENNT3S, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pUBLIC NOTICE. Having this day sold my very Large and Entire Stock of STOWING MACHINES to Mr W. 0. Demnks, and relinquished th/»t department of ray business to him, I must cordially recommend him to my friendsand customers, feeling convinced that from Ms practical knowledge and long experience in this branch of business, that intending purchasers ■pill find it to their advantage to inspect his very extensive and varied stock. (Signed) M, MONTAGUiS. Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, February 6,1875. O THE INHABITANTS OF PONSONBT, RICHMOND, SPRING BANK. AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOODS. THOMAS STANYER, BOOT ASD'SHO EMA'S'B R, Begs res]M!ciffully to inform the residents Of tive above named tfiati kits, that he has • COMMENCED BUSIHISS in his New Premises, Ponsonby Road, nearly opposite Richmond Road, where he hopes t« meet with such rapport as his strict attention to business, sivility to Mt l customer* and persevering iadustey, should f™S o"r Pegged Boots to order %i .took pbwes. Repairs fiieatly and.prpmptty.exeCTited.. , . , Famtligswaited upon. Scb^oj^w^eoaAß^qtedfof.



Keroseas. t ~ * i OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally reccgrrizwt as the beat Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies fcr Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy f it* Light, In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro per'y against all chacco o( a Korosene accideDt. Ask for >■ UFOPJI i«% E SRIL^F fAN T OlL.and takt no other. DIPLOMA of M.Pit:IT received trom the - Vienna Exposition for Cuiis of various Tops and Oils OLJKOFHENJ", BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sev/ in tho evening, an it gives a uronger light thau g.is, while much loss fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEYOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GROCERS & DEALERS. I i : o o m «°w i ° * gg o U H « g* o 0 OQ pi ,7 H - Dj B* ° 1 W s&a § H 'A g " !S § A d w S rt H OQ ■:.--"'■ . <ti



MercHandiso. CANTERBURY CHEESE, TO ARRIVE. FINEST QUALITY BAKER'S FLOUR, In sacks, 100'h and 50's. PEARL BARLEY. TO ARRIVE, EX ADA— A SHIPMENT OF FINE TEAS. KELSON HOPS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT, ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. ORDERS FOR FINE AUSTRALIAN WINES Received and executed by T. H. H A L L & CO. AGENTS. ON SALE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Prims Sydney Butter. GEO. W. RINNEY' ON S A L E* 157 THE UNDEItSIGNED— Anderson mid Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. at.3r.oib. bags J. K. Anaerson mid C.o.'s Flour (in sacks), JOCIT*. and Solb. bags Hay aiu. Sarr's Flour (iv sacks), 1001b. and BOJa, ougs. GEO. W. BINNEY. p APEEHANOINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER Have Just Opened, ex Oxford, th>-ir first Shipment of new Patterns for 1874 and 1875, fomprisinz— Pspsrhanglngs for Drawing-rooms Pnporh';i:gh)g3 (or Dinirg-rooma Faperhar.gings for Sitting-rooms Paperhangings for Bdd-rooma Paporlnmgingn for Halls Panel Oecoraiions, very handsome. Call and See Them I HOLLAND & BUTLER Have also received per City of Auckland, 50,000 FEET Gilt Mouldingß for Picture Frames i Stuinccl Mouldings for Picture Frames GIH Mouldings forßcrm Decorations The quality of which has never been equalled in Call ajsd Sub Them ! White Lead, Oils, Colors, Tups, Varnishes, Brushes, Scrim, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, Window Glass, both plain an} ornamental. In fact everything requir d iv the painting trade is to be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, OIL, COLOR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, PIGTUEE FRAMis MAKERS, &c, 28. SO, Victoria-»THitKr, PHOTOGEA PHS COLO RED, PHONOGRAPH* PLAIN. PHOTOGRAPHS IRISH SHESERY, PHOTOGRAPHS ENGLISH SCBNERY, PHOTOGRAPHS CATHEDRALS AND ABBPYS PHOTOGRAPHS TURNER'S ENGLISH PIO TUiiKS, ANT) OTHKR OF THE BEST KiSGLISH MASTERS. The above Splendid Assortment of Photographs are offeied at iOWUR RATES than any hitherto imported, and must be sold to close consignments. I am slso selling Lett's Diaries, 1575,-at \ Jb-RY LOW PRICES. EDWARD WAYTiS, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. ■f^EW^BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS JUST OPENED, Leisure Hour, 1874 The Cottager, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Tract Magazine, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 The Quiver, 1874 &c, c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, TJEKN-STKEET. Education- DAY SCHOOL,PROTESTANT HALL, NEWTON. MRS MARTIN. English, Classics, French. Evening CLAss-Four nights weekly, at 7.30, REV. J. MARTIN. February 9, 1875. 4 uckland trainog -Ol school, for practical education. JOSIAH MARTIN, HtfAD MASTER, Chobal Hall, Symonls-stbket. , COURSES of TRAINING LESSONS will be com . menced on MONDAY, February 1, and continued 'during the preseot quarter, as under :^— Daily at 10 o'clock - Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'clock—Model Drawing Mondays at 12— History: " Progress and Influence of Arts and Manufactures." Tuesdays at 12—Physical Geography : " The At mosphere, its Constitution," &c. Wednesdays at 12—Natural Productions of the Colony : •• Gold and Goldmining." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : " Food and Diges tion." . Fridays at 12—Mechanic: "The Laws of Motion. Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladies r nd Visitors Pupils can enter for the TRAINING COURSE ONLY. Terms on application. AN EVENING CLASS (FOR PRACTICAL BUSINESS TRAINING) , Will be commancod on Tuesday Evening, February 9, from 7 to 8 o'clock, to include Entries, Invoices, Accounts., Correspondence, Book-keeping, &c. This class •will be conducted upon the model of a Merchant's office with the transactions in the tcus tomary trade of the colony. Termii—One Guinea per Course of Twenty-four Lessons. EVENING CLASSES in Architectural Drawing and Surveying j Mining and Engineering \ Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and j Physical Science Will be commenced if sufficient names are entered



Electoral. rp H E SUPERIN TENDENCY. X TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PRO VINCE OF AUCKLAND. GENTLEMEN,— Upon mature consideration, and after having con ferred with my friends and supporters at those points within reach, I have felt it my duty to put away all thoughts of retiring from this Candidature in favour of Sir George Grey—and for the following reasons:— 1. That Gentleman, in effect, states that his object in entering the arena of politics is to bolster up, aud if possible, perpetuate provincialism, which form of Government I am of opinion should bo entirely abolished throughout the Colony. 2. Sir George shewed an utter disregard for the welfare of this Province when he offered, with a view to strengthening Mr Weld's hands in forming a Ministry, that the seat of Government should be re moved from Auckland, and when he asserted that he would yet Bee this Province at »uch a low ebb that grass would grow in the streets of the city. 3. He has been looking on quietly for the last seven years, while Auckland has been suffering from neglect, the Province treated with injustice, and almost starved out of political existence, and during that tune .be has not manifested the slightest interest in her welfare nor used either his influence, his pen or his tongue on her behalf. 4. It is felt, that even were he elected Superinten dent he would concern himself chiefly, if not entirely, with large theoretical questions of constitutional Government, leaving the present Executive to ad minister the affairs of this Province as they are at present doing; and with such wretched results. It is now ascertained that for the above reasons, amongst many others, the Candidature of Sir George Grey for the Superintendence will not be acceptable to the electors of the Province generally, and that, therefore, a certain political party on the occasion of. their recent visit to Kir George, at Kawau, misrepre sented to him the wishes of the electorate as well as my intentions in the matter of this contest. An important question—the reform of the Consti tution—is now occupying public attention, and will have to be dealt with shortly by the House of Repre sentatives, where I hope to have a seat. I am of opinion, as already stated, that the time has come when Provincialism should be entirely abolished, and also that the lands of the colony should be dealt with by the House of Representatives only, all land re venue becoming colonial revenue, not only for the better security of the public creditor, but also in order to facilitate the more equitable distribution of any surplus funds, after providing for loans, that may be available for such purposes as education and the building of school-houses, for public works, grants in aid to road boards, &c. In .abolishing Provincialism, much of the represen tative element in the government of the country will of course be swept away; and to compensate for that, it will, I think, be necessary to alter the Constitution of the Upper House, by making a large proportion— say two-thirds, if not all—the members of that branch of the Legislature elective, instead of nominee, as at present. I think, also, that it would have a salutary effect if the term for wliich members are elected to the House of Representatives, were reduced to three years, and if members of either House, who accepted oflice, were compelled to come back to their con stituents for re-election, as in England, in Victoria, and elsewhere. As to what should be substituted for Provincialism, I think little Will be required beyond a re-arrangement of certain departments of the General Government, and p.u increase of powers and grants of money to road boards. Such amendments of the Constitution Act as I have briefly sketched above, would place in the hands of the people far more real power than they now possess. Would promote public spirit, of which we stand much in need, ;ind would impart to public opinion throughout the country such force and effect that no government would dare to disregard it. With regard to matters more immediately relating to the duties of Superintendent, you will remember that during the last session of the Council I joined in successfully opposing the Education Act introduced by Messrs Sheelian, Dignan. andlteed, which Act pro posed to abolish the Central Board of Education and vest the powers in the hands of a commissioner to be appointed by the Provincial Government. I also opposed the present house-tax and manhood-tax for education, and defeated the Government of Mr Shee han on the question of the transfer of the control of the police from the General to the Provincial authority; I think the Thames foreshore should be given as an endowment to the local governing body there. If elected, I shall endeavour to co-operate in a friendly (spirit with the General Government, at.d so watch over the interests of the province ■ that, as regards iiiianoc at all events, its declining years shall be less of a struggle for existence than the years juat past, I shall also endeavour to see that when the new state of things is being inaugurated this portion of New Zealand shall not be placed at any disadvantage as COHII ared with the South, and that its great natural resources and splendid ge<.graphical position shall be so far utilized that the prediction concerning the grass growing in our streets shall be shewn to bo the x're diction of a false prophet. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. M. DAEG-AVILLE. Auckland, Ist March, 1875. MHO THE GENTLEMEN ELECTORS I cOi- AUCKLAND CITY WEST SIGxVING THE REQUISITION". Gemiemen,-I think that every man should do all in his power to serve the country in which he lives, and sheuld strive to promote the welfare and happi ness of its people, if they deem it in power to do so; and that to gain these objects he should be prepared to make every personal sacrifice. If, therefore, you think my services are likely to be advantageous to your interests, and those of New Zealand, I shall be prepared to undertake the duties you desire to impose on me. G. GREY. Kawau, February 24, 1875. "VTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES. The above Department affords the following ad vantages, which are secured by special Acts of legislature, over any other oflice in the colony:— 1. All policy holders participate in the profits of the Department, 2. The Premiums are lower by at least 7s (seven shillings) per cent, than those of any other office. • 3. The Security is infinitely superior to that of any private office, the consolidated revenue of ■ the colony being available for any deficiency. 4. The whole of the money paid in Premiums is retained in the colony, whereas in private offices so much capital is sent to foreign parts. 5. Policies for wife or family are absolutely pro tected from creditors. 6. No policy is forfeited by non-payment of Premiums after first year, so long aa sur render value will insure the amount. For example, a person aged forty, insured under a Policy on which five annual payments had been made, would not forfeit it on account of non-payment of Premiums until the expiration of five years and eighty-six days from date of default, provided that the other conditions of the Policy had not Been violated, and it could be renewed at any time within such term, on paying up arrears with interest; or if it became a claim within that time, the Policy would be paid, less arrears with interest. No Policy need therefore be sacrificed in consequence of the pressure , of any temporary loss of employment or other mone tary embarrassment. The Investment of IFunds is by special Aot of Parliament in Government Debentures. - W. J. MOONEY, -.; -J&S .*._.. . : ; Agent for Pravinc«-.orcAucJslftnai^



Drapery i I T? ,X TRAORDINARY BARGAINS AT R. •W. DYSON'S I TEMPORARY PREMISES i Opposite ihe City Hall, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! MUSLIN DRESSES (White and Coloured), THE NEW FLAX AND OTHER DRESSES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, A>D GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. The following .GOODS, JUST OPENED, Will be included in this CHEAP SALE! LADIE3' UNDERCLOTHING, NEW PADS, PLAIT 3, COMB 3, COILS, STEMS, &C, YAK LACFB, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, RUFFLiS, AHD FANCY GOODS LARGKE STOCK OF BABYWARES. tfg- SPACE BEING SO LIMITED, THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. -®s NEXT BROWN & SON'S MUSIC SHOP. ~ - TTOLLOWAY AND GARLICK, CITY HALL CHEAP FURNISHING HOUSE. m . H U 02 GO I° « H M '1 % t i 9 „12 9 B <J Q >r I .3- ■ '■«" ° . 1I * * Si -.a. ~.:.;.H • J" 6h M ......... Ph • ' S g • •«]■' CQ fi H,' ps . M >S: ■ M . ;' ' .......■: ■ p■ ■ . :■■ FLOOR CLOTHS, ALL WIDTHS. LINOLEUM, " " " ]Jgp«oi4Uy adapted for Offices and Public Rooms, - COIR AND CHINA MATTING I S ' a..■■-5 --3 5* . . . ft &S PQ O M JB M □ 3 o M o « S rt * I te B- M 3 i p< pa H s H I £ 2 i -Sol BLANKETS, . QUILTS, SHEETING, OOTTOJ< AND LINEN TICKS. DEFYING COMPETITION. ■- :. ■♦ HOLLOWAY AND dARLIbK,' I j 01 XT HALL, 1, 1 ' 830, QvaMr-fttmuv, Akauuiffr.