favorable, and Teddy is on his feet again in reply. Oh, the weariness !At length, it was ended : the question was put and settled by a warning note. The Tairua Purchase. Sir George Grey moved that a committee • onsistingof Sir D. McLean, Major Atkin- Messrs. Bradshaw, O'Neill, Rolleston, ■/e t^__mond, Thomson, Reid, Wood, White, > jhan, and the mover) be appointed to in quire j n to the whole circumstances connected with the acquisition and transfer of the ' Provincial administration of the Tairua and Pokerakahi blocks in the province 0 f Auckland, aud all dealings whatso ever therewith by either Colonial or Provin cial Governments up to the present date ■with power to cad for persons papers. Five members be a quorum and the report to be brought up within six weeks. In reply, Sir Donald McLean expressed the utmost willingness to afford every assistance, and the motion was carried. Colonel McDonnell and Mr Brissenden. Sir George Grey moved that there be laid on the table of the House copies of corres pondence between Colonel McDonnell and the Native Minister or any other officer of the Government having relation to the em ployment of Mr Brissenden as land purchase agent in the north of Auckland, or to the re moval of Colonel McDonnell from a similar position in the same part of the colony, and all correspondence and papers show ing the nature of the instructions given to Mr Brissenden and of his employment, duties, and proceedings thereunder. In moving this, Sir George Grey said it was necessary for elucidating the manner in which a large sum of money voted for acquiring lands was expended. The papers would throw light on an obscure subject, and enable the House properly to consider an important question coming before the House. Sir Donald McLean expressed a disinclina tion to make the papers public. Negotiations ■were pending which would be nullified if published. He suggested that the papers be referred 'to a committee as kept private, or if laid on the table not to be published. Sir George Grey _ stated that he would prefer them being laid on the the table. Mr Reynolds spoke strongly on the im propriety of publishing them. Messrs Buckland and .Kelly supported the Government in declining. Mr Sheehan showed that no negotiations were pending. All were closed, and there was no reason on these grounds for conceal ing this information. Sir Donald McLean assured the House he had no desire to conceal any information, bat would prefer it kept within Committee.

Mr White expressed his determination not to be bound by the understanding to conceal this matter.

Sir Grey said if such willingness to give information had been shewn before, it would not have been necessary to put many ques tions put by him in the House. The Govern ment had refused to give him information on matters of grave importance to him as Superintendent, and several letters were treated with simple contempt. He pressed the motion that the papers be laid on the table. This was carried without division. Committee to Consider Government Finance.

A Committee is to be moved by Mr Murray to consider the whole question of finance in the colony, composed of Messra Bell, Stafford, Atkinson, Rolleston, Fitz herbert, Grey, Webb, Curtis, Richmond, McLean, Montgomery, Murray, and Wood. Mr. Rolleston moved, "That the Public Accounts Committee shall enquire into the conditions of the banking business of the Government with the Bank of New Zealand, and whether it imperatively required three or four millions deposited in one institution, and to report whether or not it would not be to the interest of the colony to make other arrangements." He detailed the system in the other colonies of dividing the business among several Banks. Major Atkinson said it was difficult to make more satisfactory arrangements. The Bank of New Zealand was of great use in the past. He did not regard the motion as of party significance, and the Government would accede to the motion. Tauranga Roads- Mr. Kelly's motion to repair the Tauranga and Rotorua roads, after debate, was with drawn. Dangerous Rocks. I In reply to Mr O'Neill, Mr Reynolds pro mised that a steamer, as soon as available, should be sent to ascertain the exact locality of rocks and breakers, said to exist five or six miles off the coast, between Capes Foul wind and Farewell. Fight Among Otago Members- There was a free fight among the Otago men over the Southland and Otago land bills. The former proposes increased facilities for lona fide settlement, and greater powers for the Waste Lands Board. It was moved by Mr Reid, and supported by Messrs Cuth bertson and Thomson, and opposed Mr McGlashan. It was read a second time. Mr Beid moved the second reading of the Otago Waste Lands Act, 1872, Amendment Bill, the object being to extend the area of land set apart, on deferred payments with intermediate sections for sale by auction. The House is always bored by these Otago bills. There are only two this session so far. When abolition comes there will proba bly be half-a-dozen Otago land bills each session. The bill was read a second time. The Solicitor-General on Abolition. Sir Donald McLean laid on the table the opinion of the Solicitor-General re the abolition of provinces, and papers in con nection with the, native reserves at Tairua. The letter of the Solicitor-General read as follows:— " Memorandum for the Premier, —I have carefully read and considered the Act of the Imperial Parliament (31 and 32, Victoria, cap. 92) declaring the powers of the General Assembly to abolish any province in the colony. I think the power to abolish the provinces is absolute, and that the General Assembly is empowered (to abolish 'any and all of the provinces. (Signed) W. S. Reid, Wellington, July 29, 1875." From this it will be seen how handy it is to have a legal defendant, virtually a political officer, to pledgejhis reputation when requisite in a great cause. I wonder what is the valae of Mr Reid's opinion by the side of Judge Gillies's or even the doubts of the undecided Prendergast. The Financial Statement. Major Atkinson stated that the tele graphic summary of the Financial Statement and Constitutional Bills would be sent simultaneously with placing it on the table to all newspapers in the colony by the Government.

. The House adjourned at nine. The financial statement will be made to-night. The Retirement of Mr Reynolds- The Hon. Mr Reynolds does not resign his seat in the House, but retire, from the Ministry at the end of the session, owing to private business engagements preventing him residing in Wellington. This is authorftave.

THE LATEST.

Lighting Rate in Highway Districts. Mr bwanson has just interviewed Mr Jsowen, who promised either in the High ways Empowering Amendment Bill or other wise to make provision enabling boards to strike a lighting rate.of a farthing on the V tut* _* Sell or six Penoe °n the value to let. Mr Rowen promised also provision making the nnnage of destitute children twenty-one MM$ *slands Railway. x^unKONeiU gives notice to-day of the What is the cause of delay in the 6. ; < .-___^ a 0 f the Bay Qf lßlandß _ oal |rail>

way ?" Also, a motion to lay on the table a return shewing the amount expended in water works on goldtlelds under the Immi gration and Public Works Act, till June 30, together with liabilities in connection with them, distinguishing the expenditure of the Noith and Middle Islands.

m . The <__.___ Tax-' _ The petition against the gum tax was con sidered by the Committee to-day, and deferred for evidence which has been tele grabhed for.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. _ A meeting is to be held to-night to con sider what steps can be taken to send four representatives from New Zealand to the international rifle contest in Philadelphia. At a meeting of Volunteers last night Captain Murray, T.S., was presented with the District Champion Belt, and marksmen's badges were also distributed by Mrs Captain Fraser.

Tairua Company. At a meeting of the directors of the Tairua Company last night, Mr Sims was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for an efficient self-acting tramway from the mine to supply a large plant. The question of the battery capable of conveying stuff to erection of a 40 head battery was discussed, and its necessity acknowledged, but arrange ments were postponed till next meeting. The Cure broke down another section of black lode to-day, and got good rich gold. Sales : Golden Calf (paid), 12/; Tairua, 55/ ; Gem, 7/, 7/3; El Dorado, 3/6 ; Bank of New Zealand, £17 15/.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tol;atea have half a ton of specimens on hand.

The Union Beach got a few pounds iast night, will not break down till next week.

The Three Brothers had a return of 38ozs gold from 40 tons stone.

Phcenix had lOozs lSdwts from 10 tons stone.

The Harbour View tributers got 40 lbs. on Satiirday. The Bismarck is turning out some first class crushing dirt, and a few specimens.

The gold returns for the month are Tokatea, 33Gozs ; Phcenix, lloz ; Royal Oak, 57ozs; Three Brothers, 38ozs; Bismarck, 42Sozs; Union Beach, 3290z5; Sundries 44ozs.

(From another Correspondent.) X The Tokatea have SOlbs. picked stone from the stopes, and have left gold in the face. The Onion Beach had a parcel of rich spe cimens last night.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Steamer Race. Great interest centres in the race to-day between the Albion and Hawea both leaving simultaneously for Lyttelton this afternoon. The Albion uses freßh water. A great deal of money is staked on the result.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Auckland Vessels in Australia. News from Melbourne states that the barque Antipodes, from Hokianga, arrived in Melbourne on the 21st, after a passage of 30 days. She encountered heavy weather, and lost her top-gallantmasta and mizzen top mast, and was once nearly on her beam-ends. She was leaking awfully, so much so that they had to keep the pumps going. The Caller Ou and Glimpse, from Auckland, arrived at Newcastle on the 22nd. Ridden Over by a Butcher Boy. Captain McCallum, of the Harbour Depart ment, was ridden over to-day by a mounted butcher boy, and severely bruised and shaken, but no bones were broken.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Mr Larnach stopped his action against the Waste Lands Board, believing its members have acted rightly in the matter of the Herriot Hundred.

Resignation of Fire Brigade. On the resignation of the Fire Brigade being read at the meeting of the City Council last night, the Council resolved. to ask the Brigade to re-consider its decision. The Councillors spoke in high terms of the members of the Brigade. Dr Willis is appointed City Health Officer. Salmon Ova. At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday it was reported that of the Timaru's salmon ova shipped only fourteen charr are now alive. These represent a cost of £200. The charr are about two inches long. The November Race Meeting. The Dunedin Jockey Club will give two days' racing at the November meeting this year. The stakes amount to £400. The prizes for the annual meeting in March next amount to £1650, including the Dunedin Cup added money, which is increased to £400.

The Quarantined Ship. The Aldegrove will be admitted to pra tique immediately. The single people will be released from quarantine on Saturday.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday.

The Colonial Bank. The second half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Bank was held this afternoon. Mr Larnach, the chairman, said that in Decem ber the accounts were 400, and now the number had increased to 2,600 of 1,156 on 15 shares originally taken up; 14,000 was the deficiency not yet paid up out of the subscribed capital. No dividend was declared this half-year, but the chairman said they would declare one next year. The gross profits for the half-year was £11,746 3s. 6d., and the balance in hand £3,332 13s. 7d. The profit and loss account show a balance of £5,823 after paying all expenses and providing for bad and doubtful debts. It was recommended that this should be carried forward to the next half-year. The report was adopted. R. C. Strode was appointed director vice A. M. Morris. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Mr L. O. Beal, the manager. David Proudfoot, contractor, served a writ to the Provincial Government for £20,000 for non-ullfillment of agreement regarding contracts. . The Jockey Club has issued a programme of the Spring meeting and annual races of March 1876. The prizes amount to £1650, including the Dunedin Cup Handicap 100 soys. 40 soys ; and Jockey Club Handicap' 100 soys. Cup being increased to 100 soys. this year. -

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The young girl upon whose statement and evidence the man Cameron was sentenced to ten years' and two whippings for rape, was brought up yesterday on a charge of perjury and remanded.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) *' Thia day.

Produce Market. The produce quotation), are:—• Wfceat,

prime samples, 4s 6d, medium, 4s to 4s 4d ; oats dull, feed worth 2s 7d, milling, 2s lOd ; barley, prime samples malting, 5s 6d to 5s 9d. Fresh butter continues scarce at 2s 4d, salt Is lOd ; cheese, Is 2d ; colonial hams, Is 3d ; English, Is 9d ; eggs scarce, 2s 6d.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Yesterday. A n Fire Promptly Extinguished. A fire occurred at the shop of Mr Fisher, grocer, at three o'clock this morning. The Fire Brigade turned out very promptly, and the doors being kept closed till the engines got to work, the fire was extinguished before it gained much hold. One steam machine was working 12 minutes after the alarm and the other in 15 minutes. The damage was £100 to stock and fixtures, which were insured in the National for £700 and in the New Zealand for £300. It is supposed the fire originated from matches being gnawed by mice or rats. The Waimate The New Zealand Shipping Company have received information that the ship Waimate arrived at London on July 10, after a passage of 85 days.

WAITAKEREI (WEST) BOARD MEETING.

A meeting! of the ratepayers of the district of Waitakerei (west) was held this afternoon at the Shakespere Hotel, Wyndham-streeb, Mr Sinclair, in the chair. The balance-sheet shewed, receipts, £142 lGs lid ; expenditure, £139 5s 7d ; leaviug a balance in favor of Board of £3 lis 4d.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Colonial Bank) - Buyers, 265. Gem—7s 6cl, 7s 9d, Ss ; buyers, 8s ; sel lers, 8s 6d. Long Drive—lss ; buyers, 14s ; sellers, 15s. Caledonian—Sellers, 755. Tairua—Buyers, 555. Union Beach—Sellers, 323. Tokatea— 17s (id ; sellers, ISs. Cure—2ss ; sellers, 255. Bright Smile - Sellers, 355. City of Locdon—Sellers, £5 2s Gd. Crown Princess - Sellei s, Os.

LATE SHIPPING.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wanganui, tnis day. The s.s. Go-Ahead left for On.hunga at half-past six o'clock last night.

Poii'i* Chalmfus, this day. The Tararua, with the Suez mail, airived from the Bluff at one o'clock yesterday.

The cutter Gipsy brings 40 tons of coal from Russell.

The barque Kebroyd has cleared for Sydney via Mongonui, where she is to ship 15,000 feet timber.

The barque Albion entered out for Levuka to-day.

-Harry McGregor, at Coromandel, has nearly finished the fine 80-ton schooner upon which he has been engaged for the last three months. Yesterday, Captains H. F. Ander son and Gunter paid a visit of inspection to the vessel, and from their account of her, the builder is likely to gain credit by his production. She is filled, decked, and planked, and to-day Captain Anderson is sending down the rigging. She will be launched in about a fortnight.

The Australian Cricketers' Visit: The Trip Not Likely to Come Off.

Our correspondent in Dunedin sends us the following:— At a meeting of cricketers last night it was resolved that the proposition of the Melbourne promoters of the intercolonial match could not be entertained and the sub-committee was re quested to write to Melbourne that in effect the terms asked by Melbournites were far in advance of the amount offered by New Zea land. The secretary stated that a similar decision was arrived in Christchurch. [We understand that the secretary of the Cricket Committee, this afternoon, received a fur ther communication from Mr Goldsmith in reply ts the offer of 750- made to the Austra lian team, and that the Committee will be called together, at an early date, to consider the proposals now made on behalf of the Austrlaians. The terms of tne offer are not yet made public]

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THIS AFTERNOON

Deceased Wife's Sister.

In the House to-day, Mr O'Neill's notices of motion was given as notified. Mr Steward gave notice for Tuesday to ask leave to introduce a Bill to legalise marriage with deceased wife's sister. (Great laughter.) Sir George Grey presented a petition from early settlers praying for an investigation of tbe case, and such relief as the House deemed right. The petition was read. Mr Karatana presented a petition from certain natives of Hawke's Bay, praying the House to protect their interests in the Patu tahi block. Major Atkinson laid on the table a state ment of receipts by the province or Welling-' ton from the Manawatu district. Immediately, Mr Bunny asked leave also to lay on the table tne return of expenditure by the province on that district, showing that£l22,ooohadbeen expended, and £14,000 voted on the last estimates against £100,000 received during the last nine years. jpg Fitzherbert Skinning Johnson. Mr. Fitzherbert is speaking in support of Mr. Bunny. He is skinning Johnson, who, in asking for returns of the receipts of the Manawatu block, swallowed up by the provinces, said it had been described in the papers as having driven a nail into the Provincial coffin. Johnson had said that the money might as well be given to the Emperor of China. The House is in. roars. The flaying is awful.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur reports to-day, fowls, 1/1 to 2/8 ; ducks, 2/10 ; geese, 3/9; turkeys, 2/6 to 5/; and pigeons, 7d; onions, lj'd; Canterbury potatoes, 5/6 to 6/ ; carrots, 5/ ; lard, 6_d to 7d ; butter, 7fd : good do., 1/to 1/2.



As there seems to be a downward tendency in the Wholesale Butter Market, A. Bettany. " The Double Itose Butter Man," is willing to holp it In its down ward course, and to give his customers the first benefit ot the falling market To morrow the *' Double Rose" will be sold at 1/6 per lb, and !the " Double Rose Perfection" at 1/8; best in town.—[Advt ] Persons travelling by rail to o_eh_ngaa_d Waikato should provide themselves with Grattan's Pocket Pistols. Price from 1/ to 3/.—[Advt.]



[For continuation of News see Fourth Page.] CONFLAGRATION. — Wanted all Fire-makers to try the Hew Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. • Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street. WANTED, Persons travelling by. Bail to Onehunga and the "Waikato to pro cure Grattan _ (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price from 1b to 3s. ANTED for Coromandel, a tho rougly good General Servant. Wages, 12s per week. References required—Apply at this office". ANTED, a good thorough Gene t. , , "I Servant—Apply Francia J. B_ortt, Hairdresser, 176, Queen-street. \ .., WANTED, a respectable Gfcirl about; 16,—Apply to Mrs Biahop, Newmarket.



"\TOTIC'E.-&__ll Parties travelling by J_ 1 Rail to Onehunga and the Waikato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s. ' VHOP TO LET, New Worth Road, * J near Eden Terrace Post Office. - Apply to T. B Heath. W ANTED to LET, by the week, »* an Fspress and Horse.—Apply W. L. Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Victoria-street ANTED, 20,000 Shingles, heart kauri —A.pp'y. stntine lowest price.—W L Roth. Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Vic_"irs*-street, . ANTED to LET, an eight-roomed House in Vincent-street.—Apply to G. E. Rollerson, Baker, Nelson-street. W" ANTED to SELL, a comfortable Five-roomed House and freehold allotment in Cook-street. Price, „120.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. ANTED to LET, a House and Shop, corner of Wyndham and Chapel street —Apply to Mr Hare, next door. W^TNTED, Loan £25; repayable Willi interest In three £10 monthly pay ments. Ample security,—Address "dux," Star office • WILL' the person who, by mistake, took from ihe, back of the form in the Ladies' Cloak Room at Lome-street Hall yesterday evening, a Ladie*) Black Italian Cloth Umbrella, pleose leave the s.me at this office, and oblige the owner. WILL the person kindly return the fiik Umbrella to this office taken last night from the Lorne-strect Hall, when an Italian Cioth Umbrella will bn given in exchange. "\T 7A NTED, a Girl from 13 to 15 W yparsof age.—Apply at the Prince Albert HoteJ, Onehunga. ANTED, a Wet Nurse.—Apply to Dr. Ellis, at Mr Sharlaud's. Shortland-' street, between 11 and 1 o'clock, or at Br. Ellis's residence, Parnell. ANTED, a good Circular Man.— Apply to G. Holdship and Co, Custom House-street W~ ANTED, a good Second-hand Cart. Also a good^set Second-hand Silver mounted Hav_es- —Address, stating brice and where o be seen to J S, St ah office. WNTKD, a situation as Storeman or in any useful capacity.—Apply by letter to HR, office of this paper. __^ [/ANTED, Musical Instruments, . $ second-hand. < ornopean, Banjo, Fifes, Side Drums, Triangles, &c.—Apply to Cliamtaloup and Cooper. WANTED, Tenders for Erection of a House at Mount Eden.—Apply to 'Ihomp- Victoria street West. ANTED to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street —For further particulars apply to Mr R Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED~Known, Good Bacon at 6d *_■ 11) is now polling at Battye and Co.'h. Elliott-street; also a variety of other articles at equally low prices. Come early. WANTED, Fitters and Female Machinists for the Boot and Shoe trade.— Apply to A. R. & F. Goodacre, Abercrombie-street. W"TNT__D to LET; at the North Shore, Furnished Bedroom and Sitting room, with or without board. —Apply "B," office of this paper. ANTED to SELL, 80 acres near the Lake, North Shore. Beach frontage. Price, £80 ; part cash.—Apply to Davies, Grocer, Pitt street Newton. WANTED, Organist for St Paul's Church.—Applications to bo sent in not later than the 31st instant, to the Rev. C. M. Kelson, St. Paul's Parsonage. ANTED to LET, the Newton Excelsior Hall, corner of Pitt and East streets, to any Lady or Gentleman who desires to teach Music by day.—F. Jeune. ANTED Known, that Mr. C. 11. Watkins' Art Union Water Colours are now on Exhibition at W. Phillipps & Sons. AN'IED, by the Families of Auckland, real Taranaki Butter! You may get it at J Green's Provision Stall, No. 10. in the Market. Working men, try it at 1/0 to 1/0 _) lb. ANTED, four good Labourers.— Apply at the Tannery, Panmure.—lreland Brothers. ANTED Known,that the cheapest and best 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, all orders left witli Mr Camwell, Poulterer, Auckland Market, for L. H. Green, Nurseryman, will be punctually attended to. WANTED to SELL—To Brewers and others, a Complete Plant for Browing, comprising 2 copper boilers (115 and 75 gallons), fitted with full size brass taps ; mash-tub to mash 25 bushels; underback for receiving wort; also a gill to contain 150 gallons ; 3 coolers, force pump, shoots, <_c —For particulars, apply to G. R. Mcßae, Cooper, High-street. ■ W'~ ANTED, all the Ladies to know that I am selling Ladies' and Children's Costumes, Serge Polonaises, Bonnets, &c, &c, to clear at less than English cost. Be in time to secure a magnificent English-trimmed Bonnet for 7s 6d, usual price 255. Must be sold to make room for ex tensive Spring Shipments to arrive.—E. T. Herbert. Cheap Drapery and Millinery Establishment, Devon shire House, opposite City Market, Queen-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN, that Allen and Thompson, Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Tinsmith., have commenced business in Mr Busby's old shop, Shortland-street. All work executed with economy and despatch. s ANTED KNOWN, that Good Stabling may be had at 6d per day, or 2s per week; also Bait supplied on low terms. Buildings to Let, suitable for workshops, &c. Good and cheap Firewood and Coal-yard, at Nicholls and Hall's, corner of Queen and Edwardes-streets. \fj ANTED to SELL (cheap) * - White Lead, Galvanised Tubs; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B. - Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. WANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WANTED KNOWN, that T. Thompson's Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business is removing to his new premises, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets. PADES at 3s. 9d. ; AMERICAN BUCKETS at Is. 3d. each, or 12s. per dozen, at J. H. Witheford's, Newmarket. Other goods at Auckland prices as usual. WANTED, the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEK, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No 82, Victoria-street, where he i 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 al] Its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED KIN OWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kind* of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _-~__, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—-Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, Ac., Ac., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED Known, that Furniture of every description is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toileff Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc., etc., at T. & H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 1-3, Queen-street. WANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ,- also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac., at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager WANTED, a good .General Servant; , references required—Apply to Mrs Con stable. Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. W" ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co ,Fs (late Quick-), Elliott-street, Auckland. _jj_| WANTED, : a ■ Servant . Girl.— Apply to Mrs Buchanan, Devonport, North Shore. ' ' - ' *



■pRiN.CE OE WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr Frederico Airee. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! THE LAST NIGRT OF THE MAMMOTH COMBINATION TROUPE! TO-NIGHT ! , _ AIR EC'S BENEFIT! Under Distinguished Patronage. TO-NIGHT! The Greatest Programme that has ever been presented to an Auckland audience TO-NIGHT! AIBEC, IN THEEE GREAT ACTS! TO-NIGHT! For the first time in Auckland, Madame Diana Ai.rec arid Frederico Airec in a new and startJi_g performance, entitled, Hebe and Ganymede ! TO-NIGHT! For the first time, THE FAKIR ITJIJI. The Suspended Houri. — The Last Support Removed! TO-NIGHT! AIREC'S FIRST and ONLY BENEFIT in New Zealand! PRICES :—Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, Is. Tickets sold everywhere. See Bills and Posters. pI.I T V HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, 31st JULY. "DAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. SCENERY OP IRELAND. ptOME INTO THE GARDEN MAUD. mHE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN. rpHE HARP THAT ONCE THROUGH JL TARA'S HALLS. rp HE GAY OULD MICK, mHE DEATH OF NELSON. TT" ITTY PROM CORK. nnHE DEAR LITTLE SHAMROCK. rpHE GERMAN BANDMASTER. T AST NIGHT! T AST NIGHT ! T AST NIGHT ! T AST NiGHT ! Tjl P. I N - c o - ITi. A G EH pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Preliminary Announce ment! Attraction Extraordinary for a Short Season only! Grand Opening Night— MONDAY NEXT, 2nd AUGUST, 1875. First appearance of the Great Tbaumaturgist of the age, and world-renowned Illusionist, THE FAKIR OE OOULU (DR. SILVESTER), Who will alipear as above in his Marvellous Entertainment; Pronounced by all the Press to be the most Wonder ful performance ever witnessed. PRICES :— Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 3s: Pit, 2s. Tickets can be obtained, and seals secured, at Upton's, Queen-street, For further particulars see advertisements and bills. J. C. 1-MNKn, Lessee and Manager. H. J. Whittinoton, Business Sec. K~Ti R I MSoFgC A R E." CHORAL HALL. In compliance with what the Press states to be a general desire, this Operetta will bo PjKI.-ORMED on MONDAY to the pubic The proceeds will be applied to the finishing the Hall. . Tickets .—Reserved, 2s 6d ; Unreserved, 2.?; Gal lery, Is Commence at 8 o'clock. LOST, between Queen-street and Ky_er Pass Koad, the Side Apron of a Buggy. The finder will kindly leave it at La Roche's, Kyber Pass Road, or at the office of this paper ; lCs reward. ANTED, Everybody to try Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for norses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, _c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V Sole Agent for Auckland— W. S JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Ac., Queen-street. tar Country Agents wanted. A& N.S.S. FERRY COMPANY • (LIMITED). On and after MOSD AY, 2nd August, the following alteration to the Company's Time Table will be made:— WILL DISCONTINUE — From Auckland— From Stokes Point— 11 a.m. 11 30 a.m. From Devonport— 12.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. WILL RUN — 11.30 a.m. 12.30 p.m. By order of the Directors, H. W. HEATH, Manager. ______ TTOII FREIGHT OR M§f||\ X? CHARTER. H_j__n» The Schooner ALBATROSS. Apply to . C. A. HARRIS. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. POR 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. DALBY, Chairman. Tj> O R ~~S A L E. A Teak-built CUTTER, damaged by masts falling. Apply to master on board ship Forfarshire. VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, T. THOMPSON Begs to inform his friends and the public generally ' that he is Removing to his New Brick Premises, at the corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, adjoining Temperance Hall, where, on and after SATURDAY, the 10th July, the business will be carried on. He "takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks for the liberal patronage accorded to him during the past Twenty Years, trusting to secure the continuance of the same by adhering to the principle of suppling the best goods at the lowest remunerative profit. . i ■ T. THOMPSON, Importer, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, Victoria-street, Auckland, yr B —Flour, Oatmeal, Maize, Bran, &c, always on hand. Settlers' Produce purchased and sold on commission Goods delivered in town and suburbs. URTHERREDUCTJON IN THE 'ls__f PRICE OF SEWING MACBfpT-S. In consequence of my heavy stock on hand, and large shipments to arrive, I have further Reduced my prices of Singer's, Thomas's, Howe's, and otter first-class, Machines, in order to reduce my stock, My new amended Illustrated Price List is now ready. Call and. get one, or posted free to any address. THE SINGER AGENCY, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street.



pHEAP CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING. j ; H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS IM MENSE STOC! THE WHOLE STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED, A REDUCTION OF 12| to 25 PER CENT. HAS BEEN MADE. THE BALANCE OF WINTER DRESS MATERIALS WILL BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST! FRENCH MERINOS, WINSEYS, HOMESPUNS, BLA CX SILKS, COLORED SILKS, SILK VELVETS, VELVETEENS, BLACK LUSTRES & MOURNING GOODS, REDUCED 12K TO 25 PER CENT! A CHEAP LINE OF BLACK SILK VELVET (MANTLE WIDTH), AT 12s. 6d. PER YARD, WORTH 20s. MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of— Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Huckabacks, and all Furnishing Goods, Reduced 12j to 15 per cent. AN OVERSTOCK OF 300 PAIRS BLANKETS, Reduced 12>_ to 20 per cent. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, FLANNELS, 4c. Reduced 12>_ to 17^_ per cent. FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY, &c, At 12>_ to 20 per cent. Reduction. UPWARDS OF 3,000 YARDS OF MOSS TRIMMING TO BE CLEARED AT ONE PENNY PER YARD. A VERY HEAVY OVERSTOCK of CLOTHING, TWEEDS, SHIRTS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTING, REDUCED 15 TO 20 PER CENT. N.B.—The STOCK of CLOTHING has been RE MARKED considerably BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE. ALL GOODS AT THE SAME RATE OF REDUCTION. *ar THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. The STOOK must be REDUCED some Thousands of Pounds before TAKING STO H. ATKIN S, (Late Hay & Honeyman).



E ONE0 NE M ONTH' LARGE REDUCTIONS BY M. & C. MILNE. In consequence of _eing heavily OVERSTOCKED, the following Reductions Will bo made for ONE MONTH ONLY : -25 per cent, off— fancy deesses skirtings costumes, a:m> FURS. Js®= 20 per cent, off— Silks, Velvets, Velveteen, Satins, Velvet and Cloth Jackets, Waterproof Mantles, Shawls, * Crinolines, Tweeds, W.P. Twccdß, Mantle Cloths, Under- Clothing, Baby Linen, Corse) s. ' . Flowers, A_d all Fancy Goods, Also, White and Crimean Shirts, Undershirts, Drawers, Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c„ &c. 12^ PER CENT. OFF BLANKETS, RUGS, QUILTS, CALICOES, TOWELLING, TOWELS, TABLECLOTHS, &c, _c, &c N.B-TO STOREKEEPERS AND DEALERS.— ; . The above is a first-rate opportunity of replenishing M. & C. MILNE, - CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street, , > gU*!Auckland. JAMES HEDLE V,.''...' mount eden " Junction Gkocery Store. , New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the ; . > ■Country. UCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGI NEERS. - New Rifles will be issued at the Drill-shed at half! past 7 o'clock This (Friday) Evening, to Members in attendance. ■ WM. ANDERSON, Captain. MR J. BE OWNS PART SINGING I a? ' CLAS S. •""wing to 'thft repetition| .f the Operetta cf the. .. " Crimson Scarf," on Mo»d_j> Evening, consequently entailing the absence of several of tbe members of the class, the invitation night will take. place--, on. Thursday Evening, the 6th .August.' The .usual ~ practice wfll be held on Monday, the 2nd August.'' CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. \ ... , Tenders for Grating, Slaughtering, and Carting, addressed to the undersigned, and left at his office Uigh-street, will be received until 12 o'clock OE MONDAY next, August 2. WM. ATKIN, .... , .'| Chairman. . % Auckland, July 2- (1 1875. r -.: :--:s "DUTTER! BUTTE E_ -".-. j| There is a great fall in the price of Butter at - ' :—=•£-:* FENTON'S, next to Hemus's Boot -hop, Market ■ .'-"-'- Corner, Queen-street. Prime Butter, Is id lb';. , -'!j_3r Pure Hogs Lard, 10d-lb ; Flour, 71bs for Is; Corn. .' '."'.'^ Flour, 6d per lb. ' . . ' ".-,'■"-' TUESDAY, AUGUST 3. .["_; ON ACCOUNT OP WHOM IT MAY - '•■?; \: CONCERN. . :;':% ;2gg EX FORFAHSHIRE, EROM LONDON. \ ,,;: . ■?• E. &: H. ISAACS WILL sell by "auction on Tuesday " * next, .. 'rfv '•'..; 27 trunks' Ladies', Gents', and Maid's Boots, and Boot Uppers, as follows: ;'., i 3 trunks Ladies' Memel E.S., M.H. Blocked, 1 Pt. T.C. 'X - ■" "'* G trunks ES. Kid Fancy Fronts. M.H. rivetted - ..; -- ■ 2 trunks E S Kid Fancy Fronts ' .■'-*' 3 "'- "; _ trunks E.S. Kid Fancy Stitched, sewn ' 2 trunks 6-9 and 10-13, ES Kid Fancy Front* ' r : '-'h MH'Stout ..-■.' 2 trunks E S Coro, Alma, pegged ,- ''':_'-- r. '■'■ ''■■ 3 trunks % Youths Cord, Alma, pegged -; '„ ■'. - 2 trunks do do, rivetted ' '"'-^v' . 1 trunk E S Calf Alma Uppers •** '• ~/ -| 1 do do do ' .'■:; ''-■•;,.'":.- '/;,., ~ TUESDAY, AUGUST 3. / ;! '.. ?" j| E. &H. ISAACS. :;. ."..-"V ;:' ■■ ' I WILL sell by auction on Tuesday,- I next, on account of whom it may concern, _ ex Forfarshire, from London, - : •■ 27 trunks Ladies', Gents*, and Maids" "Boots and* .- -i Boot Dppers. -.;.i- Full particulars in future issue. > ■ 'LV '.\ SATURDAY, JCLY 31. J I.'\ '.'" •;. ' i ; , MESSRS. HUNTER & NOLAN a "" :: « '.^ HAVE received instructions from ; --' '"'§, Mrs Jno. Dooley, to .sell at, ber residence.",'" (near Mr Hardingtoh's farm), at tbe Springs^ Oiie- ' :. hunga, at 2 o'clock, " ~'* '..,- -'.;■".- ' 4 Cows, 3 <Yearlings,r 7 Pigs, ton Hobart Town Seed Potatoes, half-acre Onions, Household Furni- '.'•"* ture, American Churn, Dairy Utensils, a lot of Brahma Fowls, Geese, Garden Implements; also lease of 15 acres Land, 4 acres ploughed and ready for sowing, &c. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, A ,| noon. ■; ; J> .J| IMPORTANT ,-'>,'•,> if TO TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GAS ;| FITTERS, AND OTHERS.. * -r> THE RTOCKMN-TRADE, MACHINERY; v i TOOLS, &c, OF THE LATE MR. ~ - 7 T. D. WORFOLK." . - i -TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. - / •_, ■-. -' R. ARTHUR ' . ... HAS been IkyMred witli in st. uctioiis ■T' ■; to sell by"'au-iion, on Momiay'neit,, A__t_^-^. J'■_ '^ at ,the premises, ocdupied Ify'the " ' - late Mr T, D. "W'orfolk, t] "- , , 4 -4 j . His Stock : _Q-Tr,ade;- Machinery, Tfl,o^s,C|ici &o^ -•,> ,' . '" consist_igb^,.ey.ery,thi9g i -Be9eßsUryfprth- : *:'■'£' ".; execution of _U kind<3 bfwbik'ffl connection - , with the Tinsmithj = Plumbing,' Gas fitting^ ~( : ■ Bell __ngi_g,'-.-luo'd Copper'sEaith Busiiiess. * •