and Eerve them right. (Cheers). He hoped that the Auckland province was not going to fall down and worship that terrific High land spirit raging down South. (Tre mendous cheers). Amendment put and carried almost unanimously. Mr Gordon mg^f *he following resolution to be telegraph' (ar^V^s. May and Buck land, and offe nJ A vthe price of the telegram : —"*?• ' 4 meeting hereby request the tv*«—f £ -rs representing the district of FranLj. use every legitimate means to preveiiQ.^tjie Abolition of the Provinces Bill passing further than the second reading, and that the same be telegraphed to members." This was carried enthusiastically. The meeting closed with three cheers for Sir George Grey.

ONEHUNGA MEETING.

A well-attended meeting was held at One hnnga last night to discuss the all-absorbing topic of Abolition of the Provinces. The assemblage took place in the Choral Hall, and was presided over by Mr J. D. Jackson. Mr John Lundon, M.P.C., was the first speaker. He came forward to do the most pleasant thing in life, that was to support Sir George Grey. (Cheers). It was the first time they had ever seen a Superintendent fighting singlehanded against all opposition for his province. Mr Lundon exonerated himself from the charges brought against him by Mr McMillan at the Mechanics' Institute, in reference to the Mangare Bridge. If that business "was a job it was not a provincial job, for Mr O'Eorke had refused to bring in the bill in the House and Mr Swanson had done so. He proposed the following resolu tion : _"That, in the opinion of this meet ing, it is absolutely necessary that the people of .New Zealand should have a full opportu nity of examining the proposed Constitutional changes, and that such proposed changes should only be dealt with by a new Parlia ment, and this meeting request that the Auckland members do resist the Abolition Bills, clause by clause, line by line, so that they shall not pass."— The speaker in the latter part of his address advocated the priciples of Provincialism, which he said had nursed such men as Swanson, Sheehan, and O'Rorke, and without which we should not now have Sir G. Grey as Superintendent; and exposed several of the abuses of the General Government, He sat down amid much cheering. Mr Eastwood seconded the resolution. He was confident that the proposed measure was unconstitutional (Hear, hear.) Extra power given to the Central authorities only meant increased indebtedness to the colony, and as such be opposed it. He cared nought for Vogel. He asked fair play, and would have it. (Cheers.) Dr. Pollen had sold the people of Auckland to enrich himself, and this was the kind of man they wanted to get rid of. (Cheers.) He was in favor of the Bill being put off for six months. Mr Charles Fleming moved as an amend mendment —"That this meeting approves of the Abolition scheme of the present Govern ment." (The amendment was received with groans.) He thou°ht even turncoats should be consistent. While the old Provincial loans were only worth 80 per cent, the Con solidated loans were worth nearly £100. (Laughter.) The right arm of the provinces was lopped off when they lost the power to borrow by the consolidation of Provincial loans. They were over-legislated for by the army of 500 Provincial councillors. He con tended that the Goveanment measure was favorable to Auckland. (Groans, and cries of " That's a question.") Mr Gwinnen seconded the amendment. Mr. George Codlin having made a few remark?, in which he said he had hoped no amendment would have been proposed, Mr Jerome Cadman, M.P.C., reviewed the bills before Parliament and denounced them as unworkable. The abolition scheme gave people power to tax themselves to the extent of ss. in the pound, and no doubt Mr. Fleming would willingly pay|it (laughter.) The land-fund idea was, as Mr. Boylan expressed it, is a delusion and a snare. While Auckland and Canterbury would receive £170,000 each, Auckland would get nothing. (Hear, hear.) The example they had in the Capitation Act was quite enough to satisfy them as to the dependence to be placed on the Government promises. What he said was, let us stand by Sir George Grey, the greatest politician ►South of the line.. Mr Lundon replied to the amendment, but his remarks were much interrupted by an individual who had made himself generally obnoxious during the entire meeting. The amendment was then put and lost, while the original resolution was carried by a large majority. On the motion of Mr. Cadman it was agreed to telegraph to Mr. O'Rorke and to communicate the reault of.the meeting to Sir George Grey. A vote of thanks wag accorded to the Chairman, and three cheers having been given for Sir George Grey, the meeting separated.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

A large meeting was held last last night, when resolutions were passed in favour of abolition, but against the Government measures being forced through without an appeal to the country.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S ORIGINAL PROCLAMATION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—When the Constitution Act was brought into operation in this colony Sir George Grey, the Governor, was required by proclamation to define what revenue would be General Government revenue and what should be Provincial Government revenue. His proclamation apportioned it thus :—The Land Kevenue was to be the revenue of the colony at large. The Customs Revenue was to be divided as follows : Twotthirds of the Customs revenue was to be paid weekly to the Provincial Treasury by the Collector of Customs direct; one-third to the General Government. I ask if this wise apportion ment had been carried oat how would it have been with the province of Auckland to-day ? The famous Land Resolutions of 1856 : I heard the debate and the argument of the venerable Superintendent of Otago, Captain Cargill, and other members of the South was this. The land revenue ia derived from the soil and should return to the soil in the district or province from which it is raised, to make roads and bridges and other improvements in the district or province. I now ask: Has this agreement been kept by the South, or has it been violated ? Is it not notorious that the Southern railways, hundreds of miles in extent, have been made out of loans not chargeable on the Land Revenue, but the interest of which is charge able on the Customs Revenue of the colony at large—one fourth of which is contributed by the province of Auckland. And how many miles of railway has the province of Auckland got to thank the General Govern ment for? What about the Kaipara Rail- Way ? where is it ? Promised, but not even contracted for. Now, what about the Abolition of Provinces Bill ? Men of Auck land, beware. What can you expect from Judas Pollen. I will tell you : Soapy Dan Will give you the shell and withhold the ker nel : false friends are ten times worse than open enemies. Your Customs Revenue and its adjuncts amounts to £300,000, » year. £1,000 a day taxes you are paying for every working day in the year ; and have been doing this for the last ten years. Look around you and ask yourselves this question: what h ~ •' >ne of this £3,000,000, three million h \ " taxes, have thej been Bpent " To arfc jj& See ? have they, where? L. <T and find out. I fancylit wfStfe€>** Ask Pollen or Vogel your City East. I eanißee teaso* Also,%9t>sAbolition of the ftovinws *ad? a!Fgs_ B&iberested in the Oat

Districts more than in Auckland and the suburbs, I|can believe in total Abolition, that is that all revenue shall be colonial revenue. But what says the present Colonial Treasurer the Hon. Mr. Atkinson: "The present state of the Provincial Government of Auck land is a scandal and a disgrace." "Yes a disgrace, whom to? why the General Government Auckland is paying and has befin paying £300,000 per annum to the General Government, and so disgraceful has been the conduct of the General Government that the Provincial Government has hardly enough returned to it to pay for the Hospital, the Lunatic Asylum, Gaol, and salaries. Well may Atkinson say the Province of Auckland is a scandal and a disgrace to the colony. Poor Province of Auckland. You only pay £300,000 a year. Working men, miners, carters, tradesmen. You pay this £300,000 annual. What do you get back for your 1 roads and bridges ? Ask Judas Pollen or Pilate Vogel. I have been particularly struck with the Press telegram from Wel lington " Authorship of the Government Pills. 1' The report circulated that Con troller Fitzgerald prepared Abolition and other Government pills is entirely unfounded. Where there is smoke there is fire. Why this telegram—and now come let us reason together. What part has this same Fitz gerald played in times gone bye ? Is he not the man that proposed the famous resolution that the Seat of Government should be removed from Auckland to one of the settlements in Cooks Straits —not that the claims of Auckland should be considered with the settlements in Cooks Straits. Auckland was ignored ; one of the settle ments in Cooks Straits was to be ihe place ; and he was rewarded with a patent office — viz., Controller of Accounts. Am I wrong in saying that he allowed the Ministry to spend £84,000 in one direction, but Auckland could not have her capitation allowance for June 1575, because the railway did not pay expenses in 1574. I remember reading an article in the Press some years ago (Mr Fitzgerald may know who the writer was— Ido not). It was to this effect; That if the then present course of legislation went on, Auckland would be brought to bay, and have to choose between utter ruin or open revolt. The writer, whoever he was (I have no doubt Fitzgerald cculd tell us), was a prophet. The time has now arrived.— Yours, &c, Colonist.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Departure: Annie McLeod, for the Thames. [By Pigeon Express from Whaxgaroa.]

Vessels at Whangaroa : Prince Eupert, Venture, Ruby, and South Carolina, all loading sawn timber for Auckland. Sailed : Ship Shooting Star and Fairlie last Friday.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Abandoned Ship. The ship Stratbdon, which arrived at Mel bourne on July 24, reports passing on June 8, latitude 26° S., longitude 24° W., an iron ship, about 900 tons, dismasted and abandoned. The night being dark could not ascertain the name, and she was right in the track of Australian outward-bounders.

The barque Glimpse sailed from Newcastle for Auckland on August 3.

The vessels at the pier resumed discharg ing to-day, but upon what terms is not yet known.

DUNEDIN.

(.brom our own Correspondent.)

This day.

The Wellington

Passengers for Auckland per Wellington Mrs Ashcroft.

An application to have injunction in the matter of the Heriot hundred dissolved, occupied the Supreme Court the whole day and is still unfinished.

HOKITIKA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Otago left Melbournefat 3.20 p.m. on the 11th ; had fresh N.E. winds and squally weather with rain throughout. Passengers for Auckland : Mrs Palmer and one steerage, and 375 tons cargo all ports.

REVISION COURT.

The Court for revising the City Burgess List sat this day at noon. Present : His Worship the Mayor, Messrs. John Buchanan and Walter Graham, Esqs., assessors, and the Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk presented thenewroll, and stated there were no objections or applica tions lodged, and after careful examination and striking out the names of some few dead persons, the list wae signed in accordance with the Act. We understand there are over one hnndred additional names on the list this year. We may attribute this to the care f ul'manner the rates are now being collected.

LATER ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

[PER S.S. OTAGO AT HOKITIKA.]

The O'Connell Centenary.

The Peace of Europe.

LONDON.

August 6.

The celebration of the O'Connell Centenary commenced at Dublin. There was an immense attendance. The religious element preponderating. Several foreign bishops and Ultramontane deputies were present. August 7.

At a ministerial dinner at the Mansion House Mr Disraeli said he was confident in the maintenance of place if the foreign policy was conducted with prudence and firmness. The Government feel the necessity of devel oping and consolidating the Colonial Empire by assumilating the interests and sympathies of the colonies to those of the mother country. The wheat market is irregular, Adelaide wheat afloat, nearly all sold 55s to 565. August 9.

The ' O'Connell banquet at Dublin was abruptly closed owing to dissentions caused by the Home Rulers. Catholic demonstrations have been held in England and Scotland, and a riot occurred in Glasgow between Orangemen and Home Rulers.

PARIS.

August 5. The Assembly adjourned to the 4th o November.

Australian Telegrams.

MELBOURNE.

August 11. The Barry Miinistry, with Lepold French a* Attorney General, outside the House has been sworn in, and Parliament has adjourned to September 7 for the elections. The Ministerial side of the Assembly pre sented quite a' deserted appearance yesterday, no hon. member caring to sit behind the Government bench. Ireland, as leader of the bar, called the meeting to consider the appointment of Attorney as a land office, but there is nothing in that. In the meantime collection of new duties has ' been stopped, and money, paid will be refunded. There are fifty-eight acceptances for the Melbourne Gup.

EF A most extraordinary case of imposture and personality has arisen. Charles William Bartlet, master of the Sea Bird, trading to Hokitika, has for the last twenty years personated another Captain Bartlet, and used his certificate. The matter was raised on the complaint of the Board of Trade, London. Bartlett has been dismissed from the Sea Bird, and steps have been taken for the prosecution of the offender. Ah Cat was hanged on Monday, at Ca3tle maine, for murder. He died fairly. Captain John Stewart is being tried at the Police Court, at the instance of the Insur ance Company, for negligence in the loss of the Eliza JRamsay. St. Oyth sailed for LondonJthis morning. Madame Bishop is a passenger to the Cape. At the Annual Horse Show ye3terday the highest price realised at the sale was 980 guineas paid by G. Eoskruge of New Zealand for Black Champion. Dr. Thornton, bishop of Ballarat, preached on Sunday, and yesterday visited his new diocese. A case of malicious prosecution occupied the Supreme Court four days, and eaded yesterday by the plaintiff and one of the witnesses being committed for perjury. William Enderson, the well-known jockey, was remanded on Friday for stealing a watch from William Aitken, farmer, of Ashburton, Christchurch. He will be forwarded to New Zealand. " lima de Murska" was a brilliant success at the Town Hall. Melbourne Shipping.—Arrived, August 7, Nightingale, from Kaipara. Newcastle. —Arrived, August Gth, Ella Gladstone, from Auckland. The s.s. Albian arrived with a broken shaft. Worked with one engine, but she arrived in good time for the mail steamer. Business continues dull. Breadstuff's unaltered. The Zephyr's cargo of New Zealand oats sold at 3s 8d to 4s ll^d, which shows a decline. The Sydney Pacific Mail Company offers to change the route to the Bay of Islands instead of Fiji at a reduced subsidy. The Government declined. Mr Dally goes as representative to Phila delphia. Mr Wisdom takes the Attorney- Generalship. H.M.S. Mymsn's sailed for South Sea on Monday. A destructive fire occurred at Cooktown, when several stores and houses were de stroyed. The loss is estimated at £30,000. In one Chinese store the goods were valued at £10,000.

Parliament was prorogued to-day.

ADELAIDE.

It is rumoured that a want of confidence motion against the Government will be tabled on the budget. A resolution has been passed in favor of the annexation of New Guinea.

HOBARTON.

The market shows a [defectency of £400. The Government propose rates of a shilling in the pound oq the value of the property. No Customs charges are contemplated.

Death of Mr Rhoderick McKay.

It is with sincere regret that we learn, as we go to press, of the death of Mr Rhoderick McKay, which took place this afternoon at his residence, Parnell, at half-pa3t two. Mr McKay has been ill of congestion of the lungs, and this death of one of our most esteemed citizens and sterling men will be learned with genuine and sincere regret.

LATE SHIPPING.

IMPORTS,

Ex Mary Melvillp, from Lyttelton: 380 Packs bine Derwent potatoes, 5000 Countess slates, 11. a. Mejcrs and Co.

EXPORTS.! Per ToDa for Russell and MoDgonni : 5 cases hard ware, 6 camp ovens and covers, 1 bundle tubs, 3 kettles, 1 bundle shovels, 1 bale oakum, 1 package, 10 bars iron, 1 package bolts, 1 saw.

Per St Jtilda for Wanganui: C 4 bars iron, 8 plates iron, 3 pockages ironmongery,

The steamer Hi. Kilda left the Manukau for Wau ganui to-day with the following passengers :—- Saloon —Mr H. McLaughlln, wife, and child, Mr J. J. Simp son. Steerage—Messrs Stone. John Collins, and Jas. Collins.

The Southern Cross left yesterday for Kaipara,

LATE TELEGRAM.

HAMILTON

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. A meeting was held last night to consider the Abolition and Local Government Bills, Mr Seddon in the chair.

Mr Morris proposed that whilst this meet ing is of opinion that the time has arrived for the abolition of the provinces, it also con siders the present proposed measures should not be passed without the country having sufficient time to understand them. He stated that the bills had been only just re ceived, and the second reading vould take place to-morrow. There was no time to understand them, and he objected to the 19th and 20th clauses of the Abolition Bill, making grants and endowments depend upon the value to let, which simply meant exempt ing absentees from being taxed. Clause 27 of the Local Government Bill disfranchised nine-tenths of the present, \otes. Mr Holms seconded.

Mr A. Cox proposed that the meeting is of opinion that iv order to secure the success of the Immigration and Public Works policy and to provide for the efficient and economi cal administration of the Government of the country and to Becure justice to out districts, it is expedient that the abolition of provinces and Local Government Bills should become law during the present ses sion. Mr M ontrose seconded ;Mr Bright, of Alexandra, supported. Morris replied that the speakers to the amendment had not touched the subject or said anything to justify the hasty passing of the Bills yet, as the object of the meeting was gained, viz.: calling attention to the subject, he would withdraw his motion. Cox's motion carried unanimously. Johns moved that the meeting suggest the condition of the clauses giving title to vote be so altered as to include as many votes as the present law. A. Cox seconded ; carried.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Great Native Feast. Before daylight on Saturday morning guns were fired as a signal by natives at Ohinemuri to come and assist in arranging food for the feast. When everything was completed, a gun was fired and fiags lowered. There were 1,800 kits of potatoes and kumeras, containing fully 30 tons, the heap measuring 91 feet long by 6 feet wide, and 3J feet high. On the top of the kits 51 good-sized pigs aDd 8 bullocks in quarters were arranged in rows. The pigs had been simply knocked on the head and stuck thrown on the heap with out being cleaned, and in fact one waa still quivering. At the back of the tahua kai rails were fixed, and a large'number of blan kets, shawls, and mats hung. A fine koroai mat gorgeously decorated with pheasant and peacock feathers, a valuable kahn kiwi dogskin mat, besides a number of kai taka, korai, and other mats. Three valuable mere pounamus were also given, one brought from Nelson by- Mr. James Mackay, another formerly the property of Major Eopata, and the third from the tribe of Ngatitipa, of Waikato; one single and one double-barrelled gun and two horses was also given at noon. Mere Kuru came forward, taihoa in hand, and proclaimed the presentation from Nga titamatera, including Whakatohea, Ngati hako, Ngatikoi, and others to the tribe of Ngatipaoa. When near the end Te Wang, slightly elevated, came forward and hang his hat upon a stick alongside Tahua Kai. He was greeted with jeering

remarks from other natives. Mere Kuru said he might leave it. It would serve as a " food basket for some of the visitors." Te Hira came forward and made a few remarks. He referred to the present, and sug gested they should stop at that before the new crops were ready, the natives will be starving unless they in duce the Government to assist them, which means parting with more land.

Tarapipipi briefly thanked Te Hira and the people, and the work of sharing out food commenced.

Yesterday, the Rev. George Maunsell preached twioe : in the morning at the native church, Te Moanui's settlement; and in the evaning at the Paeroa Hotel.

Shahemaeket.—Sales : Cure, 14s Gd ; Caledonian, 85s ; buyers : City of London, 48s.

In the District Court before Judge Fenton, this morning, the case of Frederick Bennett v. N. H. Cassin, came on before a special jury. Damages are laid at £100 for false imprisonment. It will remembered that a case of trespass, in which plaintiff proceeded against a Mr Spencer last Supreme Court sittings was decided in his favour. This case arises merely out of the same proceed ing. The case is continuing.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPON

DENT.J

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THIS AFTERNOON.

In the House of Representatives at 2 30. Mr Bastian, the new member for Wallace, took the oath and his seat.

On the motion for second reading of the Dunedin Water-works Bill, Mr McGlashan pointed out there was a great amount of dis satisfaction against it. He would oppose the bill in committee.

Mr Reid presented a petition against tha Bill. The Bill was read a second time on the understandingjthat objections would be enter tained in committee.

Auckland Representation. Mr W. Kelly presented a petition praying that another member be granted to Poverty Bay.

Mr O\Neil presented a petition praying that Coromandel be granted a representative in Parliament.

SINGULAR INCIDENT.

A curious occurrence took place upon the wharf to-day which can hardly be called an accident, though it was within an aoe of proving of a highly destructive character. Mr H. Elliott's donkey engine was being used on the wharf this morning discharging the cargo of the ship Fiechero, when a case which was being hauled out of the hold caught the combings of the hatchway. The man in the hold shouted for the engineer to stop the engine, but, from some misapprehension, the steam was not shut off, and the slack end of tie rope round the barrel being firmly held by the man pulling it home, a great strain was brought to bear upon the "fall." Before it was well known anything was wrong, the ordinary proceedings were reversed by the case pulling up the engine, instead of the en gine pulling up the case. So great for the moment was the astonishment of all around, that the situation was not readily taken in. The engine which weighs two and a half tons had nearly been dragged on to the platform close to the ship before steam was shut off by the engineer, who stuck gallantly to his engine. Ivo harm was done as good luck would have it, but had the engine fallen over as it threatened to do, the steam engine would probably have severely scalded several of the bystanders.

The Auckland Institute held a very successful meeting last night, which is fully reported in this morning's papers. Pressure on our space compels us to exclude this and many other local matters.



"P O OTBALL. A Meeting of those interested in the Proposed Visit of a Football Team to the Southern Provinces will he held at the Thames Hotel on Wednesday, 18th inst, at 7.40 p.m. . a full attendance is requested. THOS. HENDERSON, Jus., Captain A. F. Club. WANTED, an experienced Packer. Apply to HcArthur, Shera and Co. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs. A. Dornwell, Qneen-street. ANTED— Excellent places are open in town and country for three tidy Nursegirls ; good Female Servants are daily awaiting places at Hannaford's Registry, High-street. STRAYED into my .Farm, a White Boar Pig. Owner can have Bame by paying ex penses, ss.—A. Dornwell. X\7 ANTED, a smart Junior Clerk in T T a Retail Clothing Establishment.—Apply to Grant and Morton. ANTED, by Mrs. Dudley, St! Bepulchre's Parsonage, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs. Churton, at Little Sutton, Parnell. ANTED, Tenders for .Building a Small Cottage at Mount Eden.—Apply to 8. A. Hicks, Mount Eden. \JU ANTED Known, that Jas. flalli * ? day, Boot and Shoemaker, has taken pre mises in Princes-street, opposite Northern Club. Botos, either pegged or sewn, made on the premises. Gentlemen waited on for orders at their own re sidences. ANTED, for a family in town, a first-class General Servant.—Apply at this office for addresa ANTED, a steady strong Lad to learn the trade.—Apply to W. B. Haywood, Wyndham-street. ANTED, a Striker.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. ANTED to LET, a Bed and Sitting Room, with use of Kitchen, unfur nished, 10 minutes walk from Station.—" H.A.," Star office. ' ANTED, several good General Servants for town; also Laundress for country, must have references —Apply at Mrs. Colls' Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Boy's Inverness Cape lost on Friday last, near Newton School, Karangahape Road. —Finder will please leave it at the above address. ANTED, a Small Goods Man, none except a first-class hand need apply.— Apply at the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a Smith and a Striker. Apply at the Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. ANTED to LET, two unfurnished Rooms near the Victoria Wharf, North Shore. Apply at Mr. Hemus', Market Corn-ar. ANTED, a Boy.—Apply at the office 3f this paper. WANTED, by a young Lady accus tomed to the business, a situation as Bar maid ; good references.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a General Servant in a small family.—Apply to Mrs. Haase, New street, College Road. WANTED, by a respectable middle aged Woman a situation as Housekeeper.— Inquire at the office of this paper. ANTED to Buy, a good Saddle Pony.—Apply, stating price and address, to letter F, office of this paper. ANTED, two Apprentices for the manufacturing business.—Apply to Mr. E. VVaters, Confectioner, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Black smith; must be a good shoer.—Apply to J. H. Smith, Great Noith Road, opposite Northern Hotel. VXTAJNTED, a General Servant— T T Apply to Mrs. Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. ANTED to KENT, a small Work shop,|together v.i£'_ ..tsan power.—Address, " Steam," STABjofflco.



WANTED, a situation for, a son of the late Captain Doble, a trustworthy lad of 13 years of age, who can be strongly recommended as an active intelligent Boy. WANTED, a Boy accustomed to the Bootmaking.—Apply to Barker Brothers, Symonds-street, next Caledonia Hotel. WANTED to LJUT, at the North Shore, a Furnished Bedroom and Parlour, suitable for a lady and gentleman, or a gentleman. — Apply at this office. T'OTLACKSMITH's.— Wanted a Working Partner, with a little capital, to join Advertiser in starting a business; single man pre ferred.—Address, Justin Lewis, Post Office, Auckland. WA N TED Known, that the cheapest and beat way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats, your "Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40b, at the Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. ANTED, a General Blacksmith. Apply to Q. Leahy, Etna Forge, West Queen street. W~ ANTED to* SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For furiher particulars apply to Mr E Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WANTED, a Purchaser for a first class PUG MlLL.—Apply at the Fire Kin dler Factory. Albert-street. WANTi-D, a Beamsmaii ; constant work—Ap ly B Oittos and Sons. WEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATURDAY Evening. WANTED jtlnown, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Eedroom Suitss, Iron Bedsteads and Oots; Hair, Spring, Flax, aad Fibre Mattresses ; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing1 Warehouse, 148, Queen-street. ANTED Known, all orders left with Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. WANTED to LHT, a comfortably Furnished Bedroom, five minutes walk from Queen-street; board, or partial board, if required.— Apply at this office. AJVTED to SELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. K.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SWART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. FADES at 3s. 9d. ; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. 11. Witheford's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. ANTED to SELL, a SeverT roomed House, East-street, Newton. Easy terms. Price, £27. r).—W. Flood, Exchange. W" 0. DENNES has permanently • engaged that Al Mechanist, J. C. Clough, who thoroughly understands Sewing Machines, having lately Bpunt two yearn in the la'gest factory in England. The Great Central Depot, Queen-street. One Month's free Trial. W ""ANTED, Persons travelling by Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan't (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price mls to 3a. N~ OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Rail.to Onehunga and the Waikato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols from Is to 3s. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 1 ton of Scented Brown Soap 4d. $ lb., lOd. P bar, or two bars for Is. Cd. ; Sydney Oranges, 7 for Od. For Two Weeks Only !—II. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street.—August 0, 1875. WA NTEiTKNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. 't*,'ANIJSI> JKjnOWJS, that D. * » Goldie Js prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Lron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Bhingles, 4c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house treat. "*¥/ANTED, the general public to 7 V know that W. KIRBY, 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-tark Shafts, Spokes, and Karl-gum Felloes, &c, <&c, always on hand A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horaeß, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. ■First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. *»• Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac, Queen-street. l&~ Country Agents wanted. ANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Tree Seeds. Come and see for your selves. Early P> as, Is per quart; Broad Beans.ls per quart; Millett Seeds, 9d per lb; Gum Seeds. 2s per z.—H. Lipscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31,1875. ANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Deparmentt. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANG-OLD-WORTZEL 32/ C $ ton at the Market House. pONFLAGEATION. — Wanted all V_y Fire-makers to try the New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. ' WANTED, 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *0., at BATTYK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. - A JM GOLD-WORT ZEL 32/6 $ ton at the Market House. ANTED, Gentlemen, 3 our Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to bo had at The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street.— Ford. Potter and Co. ANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in a'J Its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ILK Pure from the Cow.—A Gentleman near town projects sending in Milk every day in locked cans, like the famous Frian Barnett Dairy. Names of Customers received at my store, corner of Queen and Rutland-streets.—T. B. Hannaford. 1 OHO ACRES GOOD LAND" XUv/U Wanted to Lease, with purchasing clause.—Addre " Land," Star office. LOST~frotn~the~ Parnell 'Bus yester day, a Ladies' Leather Bag1, containing money and papers. Finder will be rewarded.—Apply office of this paper. mEMPLAE BENEFIT SOCIETY. All Members are requested to meet at the Newton Hall To-morrow (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., to attend the Funeral of our late Brother S. Jones. SAMUEL WORMS. Secretary. OTAR OF NiiWTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T. Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Newton Hall To-morrow (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., to attend the Funeral of our late Brothers. on- ea j. McGregor, w.s. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. The Sewing Machine Lecture, and awarding or the Prize, will take place m the above rooms To-morrow, 18th instant, at 8 p.m. His Worship the Mayor in the Chair ;* Rev. E. S. Hassard acting as Judge. AdmissionftFree.— Apply to Mr. Salter, or W. 0. i Denues, for.tickets. «



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. INCREASED POPULARITY OF THE FAKIK OF OOLU! MORE SENSATIONAL NOVELTIES THIS EVENING AND DtJRING THE WEEK. FIRST TIME OF MDLLE. DAISY SILVESTER, In her Prototypical, Characteristic, and Unique Illusionary Entertainment, entitled — Faces, Features, and Fancies; or, Delineations of Men of the Time, introducing Lights and Shadows of Character in the Human Face. ANOETOS I THE INCOMPREHENSIBLE, THE BEAUTIFUL ENTRANCED LADY, AND MINNEIIAIIA ! A NOVEL SKATING ACT, by the Brothers Silvester (the Californian Silver Holler Skaters), will also be produced during the week. Last Grakd Matinee. Saturday Afternoon Next, the 21st instant. Million Prices :—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Cd.; Pit, One Shilliog! AN ENTERTAINMENT, in con- Tl nection with St. James' Presbyterian Sabbath School, will be held (D.V.)in the Church on TUES DAY EVENING next, at 7 o'clock. Admission : Adults, Is ; Children, 6d. Parents and Guardians are respectfully requested to attend. TTARANGAHAPE AND ARCH HILL JY. HIGHWAY DISTRICTS. A Publ'c Meeting of the Electore of the above Dis trict will be held on Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 7.30 p.m., in the Public Schoolroom, Karangahape Road, to take into consideration the Proposal of the General Government to abolish the Provinces. G. McGeIgOE, } Chairmen. •45- H TTJNION LODGE OF MARK MASTFR U MASONS, No. 154, B.C. The Regular Communication of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, TO MORROW Evening (17th), at half-past seven. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. JAMES C. DOULL, Secretary and Registrar. "V/l ELBOURNE CUP. As the List is now nearly full, Shareholders are respectfully requested to pay up their Shares on or before MONDAY next, 23rd instant. Sweeps on THURSDAY Evening at 8 o'clock. CITY CLUB HOTEL. TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL, Junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. On TUESDAY Evening next, August 17, a Public Tea Meeting will be held in the Schoolroom. Tea on the tables at G. 30 p.m. ; after Tea a Public Meeting, Rev. G H. Turner in the Chair, when addresses will be delivered by Rev. Al''x. Kfcid—Subject to be announced. Mr. W. Coupland—"'Co-operation." Mr. E. "Wood—" Work in the Sunday School." Mr. French —"Reviewing the Year." Mr. Parker—"Sowing and Reaping." Mr. Hemus—" Where are the Children?" Tickets, lw. Cd. each, to be procured of any of the teachers or friends. F~~OR. SALE, a Comfortable and well built Cottage in Drake-street, containing seven rooms, good outbuildings, a well with never-failing supply of water, and freehold allotment. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, in Graham-street, a substantial Four-roomed Cottage with freehold allotment, on easy terms. —Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TO LET, in Graham-street, a com fortable four-roomed Cottage, with porch at back.—Apply to JOHN" SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. EOR SALE, several very superior Allotments in Ponsonby, many of them com manding an extensive view of the harbour, etc., etc. Also, several choice Building Sites both at the North Shore and South Newton. Also, 200 acres of very choice Land, adjoining the Town ship of Toka Toka, with deep water frontage to the Great Northern Wairoa. 80 acres good Land Omaru, County Marsden. 80 acres superior Land, with frontage to a powerful fresh water stream, Ruatangati, Wangarei. And, 77 acres 1 rood 13 perches choice Land in the Hiku rangi District, all of which will be sold at a very low price.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. rp o let. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, close to Queen street.—Apply to Samuel cochrane & son, Auctioneers. (Tit SALE—At the Market- House: — For Sale, at Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good road, free of tolls, and command ing a magnificent view. The above-men', .oned valu able property is immediately opposite to Captain R. D. James' far-famed Orchard and vineries, and adjoins the well-known Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms: All or any part of the pur chase money may remain on mortgage any length of time at 7 %. For Sale, a Large Family Residence off Symonds street. Let for 15s. per week. Price, £280. £200 may remain on mortgage at 8 % for 2 years. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of Rich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post and rails, all laid down in grass, frontage to a navigable creek, and adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. There is a plentiful supply of fresh water all the year round, which supplies the neighbourhood during the summer. Terms easy, and price a bargain. For Sale, 40 acres of good Land, partly bush, at Papakura; a bargain, £50. IS"Land and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Market Ho v s c. OTICE.—The price of Horse Shoeing from this date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously charged ; also all kinds of Smith's Work done at low ratkr, at B. M. HEIGHTON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt strcet, top of Grey-street - 31»t July, 1875. - O CARPENTERS AND JOINEKS, PLASTERERS, PLUMBERS, SLAT ERS, PAINTERS, AND GLAZIERS. . Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p m. of WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, for the Completion of the Beresford-street Congregational Church. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street P. HERAPATH, Architect. HPHE Newton Excelsior Hall, corner _|_ of Pitt and East-streets, may be had on hire during the day by parties desirous of teaching music, or for other uses.—Apply to F. Jeune. mo RENT OR SELL. A Bush Farm of 84 acres, well timbered, situated 10 miles from Auckland on a good road, with Dwelling house, good Garden, an Orchard, and all necessary outbuildings, half-a-mile from Landing-place. Adjoin ing, is a good Run for Cattle of over 1,000 acres.—For further particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming aud Stevenson, Onehunga. rp O B II I LITE R~& Tenders will be received until Thursday, at noon, for Alterations to a Residence in Upper Queen-street. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. WILLIAM FRANCIS HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-atreet. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR RAILWAY WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, July 24, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tues day, the 7th. September next, at noon, for the Construction of a Railway "Wharf at Point Britomart, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Railway Wharf." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman.



INDEPENDENT ORDER OF X GOOD TEMPLAES. THE EDEN TERRACE LODGE WILL HOLD ITS ANNIVERSARY TEA-MEETING IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, IStii AUGUST, 1875. Tea on the Tables fit 0.30. The programme will include Vocal anci Instrumental Solos.. Ducts, Glees, Recitations, Short Speeches, &c. Tickets, Is Cd ; admission after tea, Is. N.B.—Members are reminded that the usual Lodge Meeting will not be held on Tuesday, the 17th. JOHN'SHaW, W.C.T. P. H. WILSON, W.S. SC. SMITH'S FUBNITUEE WARE . HOUSE, HOBSO3 -STREET. To be disposed of—Goodwill, Lease, and Stock, of the above premises. Apply to the Proprietor on the premises. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Horticultural Society will be held in the Musevun Buildings on Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 2 p.m. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. NDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE GARDENEFS. —Alpha Lodge. The Fortnightly Meeting of this Lodge -will be held This (Tuesday) Evening, at 7.30 p m. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. ■^DIJCAT 1,0 N BATE! REMUERA, WEST TAMAKI, AND PANMURE. The Education Hate now due for 1575 will be called for in the above Highway Districts this week and next, and until all are called on by the Collector.—JOHN ANGUS, Newmarket. Mr. A. would ieel obliged to all living at a distance if they would call at his oflice and pay the rate. Tji "0 5 SALE, j£? to arrive per ' Cjlumbus' and ' Carisbrook Castle' :— 75 tons Coarse Salt, 1 cwt bags, Weston & Westall 25 tons Fine Salt ~ „ 140 barrels Soda Crystals 36 drums Ccustie So'Sa 100 kegs Bi-Carbonate Soda 1000 boxes Belmont Candles (16 ozs) 20 bags Pearl Sago 75 boxes i Sardines, "Leroux' 25 boxes & Sardines, " Penauros " GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, At 11 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. BUTTER, HAMS, AND BACON. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 18th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 16 kegs Kaiapoi Butter 3 cases „ Hams and Bacon. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. CITY MART. TO IRONMONGERS AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, 20 packages, comprising General Ironmongery, Carpenters' Tools, Hollowware, Tinware, Electroplate, etc., etc., for absolute sale. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOTL-EBOLD FURNITURE and Effects, a Superior Sewing Machine—Wheeler and Wilson, Engravings, Pictures, &c., a Good Musical Box—B tunes, Plated Goods—Forks, Spoons, «c. ; Clothing, Boots, Hats, &c, Kitchen Utensils, Earthen ware, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO CAPITALISTS, INVISTORS SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOBSON, ESQ, SITUATE IN HOB SON AND NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVORED -with instructions from Captain Burton, will sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, early in September, due notice of which will appear, the following properties in Hobson aot) Cook-streets : 13 Building Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling - house, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which same are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. This is a chance rarely to be met -with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the City, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. The block of land is so sub-divided as to" give the section-^ ,ders in each street the advantages of a good road at the rear. . Further particulars and all information may be naa at the office of the Auctioneer, where Plans of the Property may be seen. Terms Liberal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18. 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. HAM, BACON,~LARD, AND OATS. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 18thtnstant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 10 cases Hams and Bacon 50 bladders Lard 50 sactis Oats. Terms at Sale. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO THE TRADE. TEAS, Ex 'WILD WAVE, TRANSHIPPED FROM S.S. NAMOA. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, immediately on arrival of above vessel, hourly expected, 800 chests New Season Teas 200 quarter-chests ditto ditto Tarmi at Sale. '