Caslin was somewhat excited as though slf htly under the influence of liquor* / jr. Alexander Young, a duly qualified Btadical practitioner, of Newton, remem t/'ted the circumstance ; he attended on 2/1 Caslin, examined the leg, and found a si y vll bone broken and the ancle sprained ; t'j ,* injured part was swollen and black, it was caused either by a direct blow or a heavy tall; the discoloration would have resulted from either circumstance. He also found two black bruises, one on the thigh and the other on the left side, below the ribs.

George McCaslin, the complainant, de posed that on the 21st of April, he met Lup ton by the Mount Eden toll-bar at noon; spoke to him, S2»id " you are light on, Tom," referring to his light load of lime; he re plied that he had a bad back ; he got up and into Lupton's cart, and shifted his load. They went into the Eden Vine hotel and had a glass each, all in good friendship, had another and another, all on good terms. A man then came up, named Rainbow, who owed him £8 10a, and paid him ; he was waiting to see a horse; he paid for the drinks, when Lupton said "you owe me £2, McCaslin!" He immediately pulled out the money, gave it to him and asked for a receipt, he asked a man named Wood, who was standing by to write a receipt. Lupton objected to a receipt, it was so extraordinary among carters. A man named Sadgrove fetched a stamp, but before he returned, Lupton asked for the receipt, and said "if you dont give it up quietly, I'll knock it out of you." He gave it up. Ue then said you owe me 21s. more, bat you may keep it. Lupton immediately collared him, tripped him up, and kicked. him on the ancle ; he fell down on the floor ; it happened inside the hotel. He shouted •with a loud voice, " mg leg is broken, I can't rise." Lupton then collared him and said that one leg for the likes of him was enough; he then snatched him by the waistcoat with one hand, and with the other pulled a piece out of the hinder part of his trousers. John Tolleson, James McShane, and Nicholas Thompson gave evidence for the prosecution. Mr Laishley then addressed the Court for the defauoe.

(Left sitting.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(irom our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Crushing Returns

The Ashley tribute, from 14 tons, has 6 oza lOdwts logrs melted gold.

The Albion crushed 4 tons as a trial. The result was better than previous lots. They have 7ozs of amalgam. The Caledonian are retorting to-day. They have 1490zs Sdwts of amaJgam from 45 tons.

The Pumping Association have a cistern fixed in the bottom. They will have the pump fixed on Friday, but will not start sinking until the affairs of the Association, regarding loan, is settled.

The Kuranui tribute, from 70 tons, have 1670zs 2dwta melted gold. The Dauntless trial crushing is now going on, and is showing for a pood yield. The Red, White, and Blue tribute, from 25 tons, have 20ozs lOdwts 6grs melted gold

COROMANDEL.

(From'our own Correspondent.) This day. Plutus Gold Mining Company. The manager has just come in from the Waikoiomiko with a parcel of 53ozs. retorted gold from 200 tons of quartz from the big reef. This it appears is not a payable return, having been taken from the best parts of the reef ; and in consequence a number of hands have been discharged. This is to be regretted, for the reef must have been pronounced by competent jndges to be of considerable value before the Thames Company invested so heavily in it. The manager intends to continue stoping on the small leader, better known as the specimen leader. It is to be hoped this will turn out better than the big reef.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent).

This day.

Arrived : Clyde Weather squally, with rain and thunder Wind, N.W.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

PORT CHALMERS. (Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Two English Ships. The ship Lucadia arrived from London yesterday, after a passage of 93 days. Light weather was experienced throughout. The Wellington has also arrived from London., with 200 immigrants. Eeports all well.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our§own Correspondent.)

This day.

The Australians|Cricketers Visit

The committee appointed to confer with the cricketers of Auckland and Otago with a Tiew to procuring a visit of an Australian team next season, met yesterday morning and carried the following resolutions:—"No match will be satisfactory unless played •trictly upon colonial terms ; that is instead of a New Zealand eleven visiting Australia, as it would in the ordinary course be ex pected to do if a match of the kind were established, payment should be made of the expenses including remuneration to pro fessionals of any visiting team from Australia, but payment not to include any profit to promoters or otherwise."—2. "That the visit of an eleven drawn from New South Wales and Victoria, would be most con ducive to the interests of New Zea land cricket."—3. "That Canterbury will not play an odds match, but each province should decide what course it will take in this respect."—4. " Canterbury in joining one or more provinces will contribute players only to matches of eleven aside."— 6. " That Auckland, Otago, and Canterbury join in requesting information at the earliest opportunity as to the cost of the visit of an Australian eleven." The Races. It was decided last night to get up a steeplechase meeting at Ohristchurch on the 16th July. The races will be :— Christchurch Steeplechase, handicap, 100 soya., sweep stakes 7 soys. ; hack steeplechase, 30 soys. ; Lowood steeplechase, handicap, 60 soys. The affair is likely to be successful. Good ground with fences has been selected. Nomi miaations on July 1.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Melancholy Case of Drowning* Evidence at the inquest on the man Betts, found in the river Avon on Saturday last, ■hawed he had been drinking hard, and a ■hort time ago was an inmate of the lunatic Mylum. On coming out he went to his wife (to whom a few years ago he had made over •11 his for assistance, but it /was refuged. Several jurors referred, in strong terms to tjie cruelty of the latter. A verdict of accidental death was returned. Thpr^nd sales yesterday reached £1,396. E^^Baion of the;' Southern Railway from AiJab*rton to Rangitiki, a distance of 10 ■}il}/fl, willbe opened for traffic in a fortnight. Thu will make the total distance seventy, Rulof from Ohristchurch towards Timaru. Tlie JNew Zealand Shipping Company have

received telegraphic advice of ithe arrival of the ship Dorette at London on April 29. She left Lyttelton Janury 4, and great anxiety been felt about her. The Acclimitisation Society having offered Is each for the des truction of hawks as a protective measure to imported game, 300 hawks have been killed since the past three weeks. Third annual Presbyterian Synod was opened yesterday. The JRev. W. McGowan is elected Moderator.

WAIMATE.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Races. Grand National Handicap—Medora, 1 ; Maiden Plate-Phinn, 1; Sam Slick, 2; Kaipi, 3. Cup—Lunatic, 1 ; Medora, 2 j Consolation—Tommy Dodd.

DU.NEDIN.

(Per Press Tele £iem /mjo This day. Defeat of Government.

The discussion on. Mr Bastings want of confidence motion was resumed last evening in the Provincial Council, and was brought to a close at midnight. The Government sustained a defeat. The voting was 22 for the motion, and 20 against. The Council adjourned till two to-day. The acceptances for the races on Queen's Birthoay are declared:—Hurdle Itace— Medora, 12st, ; Tommy Dodd, list. lOlba.-; Ivanhoe, list. There are eight entries. For the Birthday Handicap there are only &even. Atlas top weight, at 9st. lib. ; Envy and O'More, S3t. 51bs. ; Eight Bower, Sst 41bs. ; King Phillip. Sst. ; Kathleen, 7st. For the Traaesmens Handicap, 10 entries, with Atlas top weight, 9st. ; Eight Bovver, Sst. 51bs. ; Envy, Sst. Slb3. ; Kathleen, Sst. 21bs. ; O'Eorke O'More, Sst. Clbs.

HOKITIKA.

[Per Preae Telegram Agency.] This day. Arrival of the Alhambra.

The Alhambra, from Melbourne, arrived at eleven o'clock this morning. Her English dates to the 10th.

PORT CHALMERS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Arrival of London Ships.—Tremen-

dous Icebergs seen

Arrived—Lencadea, ship, from London. Reports speaking the ship Hindostan, from London to Wellington, in lat. 35 ° 52 north, long. 17 ° 32 west. On the 15th May was in company with the ship Cicero, from Lon don to Lyttelton, in lat. 45 ° 0 south, long. 165 ° 57 east.

Wennington, from London, with 200 immigrants ; all well. Reports passing ice bergs on the 14ih April, inlat. 47 ° 20 south, long. 36 °55 east. The last one was a mile square, and 800 feet high. Frederick Basel, from London via Mel bourne.

WELLINGTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) ThiQ day, Auckland Divorce Case.

In the Divorce Court to day, in the case of Foukes v. Cross, a decree nisi was granted for dissolution of marriage ; the question of damages having been settled previously.

LYTTLETON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Arrived— Cicero, ship, from London, 106 days out; all well. One death of an infant

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. — Yesterday,

Petitions were received from Mr P. M. Brookfield and Colonel Balneavis relative to Volunteer land scrip, and from Mr Joel relative to refund of money. They were, all referred to the Private Grievance Committee. —In answer to Mr Davies, the Provincial Treasurer stated that the Thames Water works would probably be handed over to the local authorities before the end of the ses sion.—From a statement of Mr Wood, in reply to Mr Goldie, it appeared that the value of timber cut at Hokianga for railways was £50 10s while the assessment cost £50 183 6d (laughter). The Treasurer replied to Mr Crawford, re the petition of Mr William Wallace, by stating he thought the money should be paid. Mr. Hamlin elicited from the Government an expression of opinion that Waiuku would be connected with tbePukekohe railway station as soon as the funds allowed. On the subject of tollgates Mr. Taylor obtained a reply from Mr Wood that the Government were in favor of abolishing them altogether and throwing the cost of road repair altogether upon the Koad Boards. A variety of papers were laid upon the table. A warm debate easued on the subject of the appropriation of £1000 for Mrs. Williamson. On a division taking place there were 17 ayes and 11 noes. The appropriation was therefore carried. A message was received from the Superin tendent transmitting a bill on the subject of tha Grammar School Endowment. The bill was road the first time. A bill authorising the sale of the Hospital reserve to the city was read the first time. A message was re ceived the from his Honor, concurring in the appropriation by the Council of £200 for the committe appointed to enquire into the purchase of native lands in the province. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. —ADJOTJitNED DEBATE. On th debate being resumed , Mr Reed said that, as he had the honor last session of introducing what had been called the " bogus " estimates, he would wish to make a few remarks. He would endeavour to show that the estimates had not been extravagant. The only item in which there had been a material falling off was that of the land revenue. In reference to Capitation allowance the estimate for the eighteen moaths, he submitted, 'had been actually exceeded by £2,733, and the Provincial Revenue received had amounted to £1,438 more than the sum the Executive placed on the estimates last year. In the item of Pilotage and port charges there had been a falling off, but it had only amounted to £100. But he would point out that for this year the Provincial Treasurer had adopted exactly the estimate of the previous year. Next, as to the item " Repayment of Mort gages, £2,400," there had only been received £757 ; but the balance could have been, or could now be, obtained by legal pressure. The same remarks would apply to the item of ""Royalty on the Kawakawa coalfield," which had been'estimated at £1,000, and on account of which only £333 had been received. More than ths balance was then, and is now, legally due, and could at once be received by legal pressure. The Gold Duties in thoie estimates for eighteen ffmonths were estimated at £12,000, and £11,308 had been received ; and Goldfield Revenue was estimated at £5,000, of which £4,360 had been received ; bnt the estimate of these two items grouped together in the present estimates was £6,000 for the half-year, or £333 more than the so-called exaggerated estimates of last year. There was on the last estimates a sum of £5,000 Refund from Board of Education, bno members >would recollect that when alterations in the inten tions respecting education were made, and the Amendment Bill brought down, the Coun cil was distinctly given to understand that this refund would not be demanded. The next item he came to was—advance from the General Government, £40,000. It was his opinion at the time, that it was a mistake to treat that as revenue. He felt at the time it should have been in a separate schedule and voted as such, seeing that it was to be received in, quarterly instalments, and that in consequence the^ works to be

aid for by it could not be performed within the eighteen monthr. But the conditions of the advance made with Mr Vo^el were that it should be included in the ordinary appropriations and that if such were done the sum would be voted by the Assembly. It was accordingly included in the estimates, and it had been received in instalments as promised and as was well understood at the time by every member of the Council. The oaly item therefore that gave any grounds for the charge of excessive estimate was that of Land Revenue which had heen set down at £40,000 for-, the eighteen months. Experience had shown that that was delusive ; but the dis appointment had been solely from what he believed to be the hostile action of the General Government. From the assurances given to them previously from Wellington, the Executive were perfectly warranted in submitting that amount. Their main hope was in the Patutahi block of GO,OOO acres which had been promised to be immediately sold. He had no hesitation in saying that deliber ately, and with evil intent, difficulties had been thrown in the way of the handing over of that block to the province or the disposal of it. Communications had passed pre viously between the Provincial and General Governments in reference to the block, and the terms on which it was to be sold and appropriated were distinctly understood. But while he defended the estimates of last year from the charge of exaggeration, he confessed he greatly preferred the form in which the Provincial Treasurer had this ses sion brought down the estimates, and stated the position of the province. Last year the policy of the Executive was one of faith and hope. They hid faith in the General Govern ment. He believed that at that time bright hopes were entertained throughout the pro vince from the cordial friendship that existed between the then Superintendent and the General Government. On that ac count the Executive anticipated that they would be able to obtain considerable assistance from tbe General Go vernment, and he (Mr Eeed) asserted that in that respect they were not disappointed, as they received an advance of £40,U00 and one of £25,000. Whether it was right for them to sue and plead as paupers was another question—it was the policy at that time. It was a policy of makeshifts, but it was successful for the time. This year he admitted that a far more manly coarse had been pursued; the nakedness of the land had been exposed, and the worst shown. That having been done he expected an attempt would be made to obtain strict justice for the province, and that it would present itself to the Colonial Exchequer not as a mendicant, bat an applicant for simple equity and justice.

After a short discussion the debate, on the suggestion of Mr Reader Wood was adjourned till Friday, the bill being read a second time. The Sheep Act was read a second time ami considered in committee. It was afterwards referred to a select committee.

The debate on the message from his Honor relating to Mr H. H. Lusk having been cast in damages £40 on Government account, was adjourned till *■ the arrival af Mr Johnson from Poverty Bay.—On the motion of Mr Roche it waa lesolved that a respectful address be presented to the Superintendent, praying for a return of moneys spent in the construction of roads in the Wai kato district.—A motion of Mr Cheese rnan's was carried, to the effect that a retnrn he obtained of all sums paid for pro vincial \vkYf expenses during last twelve months. —A motion was agreed to for placing £100 on the estimates for improving the Great South Road, where it outers the Piiparat a district.—Mr Davies carried a motion for forming, managing and control ing public cemeteries at the Thames. POLICE CONTKOL.

Mr Dargaville moved "that in the opinion of this Council it is not desirable that the existing relations between the Provincial and General Governments with reference to the police force should be disturbed ; and that the above resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent. The hon. member supported the motion by comparisons with Otago, Canterbury, and Auckland. A warm discussion followed, in wJ ich Mr May and Mr Lundon exchanged some hot language. After the discussion the question was then put : —" That the question be now put," upon which the Council divided, with the following result:—Ayes, 18: Messrs Bagnall, Ball, Brown, Buckland, Carleton, Carpenter, Crawford,Dargaville, Davies, Douglas, Lloyd, Lusk, May, Moat, Morris, Ryburn, Shep herd, and Taylor. Noes, 12 : Messrs Dignan, Hamlin, Harris, Hurst, Lundon, Macready, McLeod, Prime, Reed, Swanson, Wilson, and Wood. Mr Dargaville's motion was then put, and carried on the voices. Mr. Dargaville's motion for a survey of the Katikati block was carried. A motion was carried voting £50 a year each to the Auckland Mechanics' Institute, Thames Mechanics' Institute, and a similar sum to that granted last year to country libraries. A motion of Mr. May's on the subject of the education reserve at Mount St. John was referred to a select committee. COLONIAL LAND-FUND. Mr. Carpenter moved, " That the Council considers it of vital importance to the pro vince that an investigation should be made into the causes which operate to deprive it of an equitable share of the land-fund of the colony, and that a committee be appointed to take evidence and report thereon ; such committee to consist of Messrs. Wood, Lusk, Cheeseman, Shepherd, Swanson, Rees, and the mover " —Agreed to. PUMPING ASSOCIATION ADVANCE.

Mr Carpenter moved, "That this ,Council considers the action of the General Govern ment in endeavouring to constitute the ad vance of £50,000, designed for the use of the Pumping Association, a charge upon the rovince, extremely reprehensible, and that \ is desirable a committee should be ap pointed to take such evidence upon the matter as may be necessary, and bring up a report having reference to the action which should be taken to appropriate the said ad vance to the nse of the Association, that it may'continue works undertaken upon the faith of receiving it. The committee to con sist of—Mr Buckland, Mr Hurst, Mr Swan son, Mr Roche, andgAhe mover."—Agreed to. £ The Council adjourned at 11 o'clock.

Opening of the Railway to Mercer.

EXCURSION TO-DAY.

As excursion train ran to Meroer to-day, conveying about forty guests invited by Messrs. Brogden and Sons, preparatory to the official opening to-morrow. Three car riages were provided for the accommodation of the guests, and altohugh the weather was not very favourable the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Arrival of the Train at Mercer.

MERCER

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, 2.30 p.m.

An excursion train with three carriages ran to Mercer to-day, preparatory to opening to the public to-morrow. Messrs Brogden issued invitations to about fifty leading citizens including members of the Provincial Council.

Owing to the inclement weather, and sitting of the Council the number who availed themselves of the invitation waß smaller than expected. However about 40 including about a dozen ladies forming a very pleasant party proceeded. Mr .Carruthers (engineer-in-chief), Mr Stewart (representing the Government) Messrs Henderson, Davies, and Williams, re presenting Messrs Brogden, F. Whitaker, and party, Roodall Errington, .Allright, Jones E. Macdonald (engineer to the Har bour Board), and several others.

The train made the run to Mercer, [ex clusive of two stoppages for water, in one hours and fifty minutes. The engine worked up to 30 miles an hour. On arriving at Mercer the prrty scattered to amuse themselves by boatiDg, etc. The engineering fraternity nearly name to grief in a tunnel. A quantity of rock from a cutting, which is very treaderous ground, falling, and striking Allright one the arm. giving him a severe blow, although fortu nately inflicting no serious injury. Mr Errington's well-known white bell-topper and black band came to grief. Others were slightly damaged. Notwithstanding these misfortunes the votaries of science pushed pushed boldly on into the bowels of the earth. In spite of the elements a pleasant day was spent, the weather cleaaing up by time the train reached Mercer. •

The line will be open to-morrow. The fares to be charged were to be received by the Wellington to-day from the South. The train returns at three.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

W.E refer our readers to the important Eng lish news just to hand, and published in another columr. The (Jangerous illness of Mr Vogel, and the wreck of the Schiller, bearing the New Zealand mails, and probably many of the passengers who left here in the Mikado, on the 19fch of March, are items which will cause feelings of deep anxiety both on public and private grounds.

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WRECK of the SCHILLER,

AND

LOSS OF HEW ZEALAND MAILS-

May 8.

311 SOULS LOST.

Mr. Vogel Dangerously

111.

Cannot Return till Sept,

English 2tfews to May 10

LONDON.

The reported arrival of Californian mails on 4th was false. The steamship Shiller homeward bound from New York, with Australian and New Zealand mails, via 'Frisco, and over 2GO pssseugerSj was totally wrecked off Scilly leles. Only a few passengers were saved. BERLIN. The Post considers the recent Belgian note in reply to Germany meaningless and unsatis factory. The health of Mr Vogel is very precarious. A medical consultation decided a course of German baths indispensable. Mr. Vogel cannot return to New Zealand before Sep tember. April exports from Britain show an in crease on previous months. Wheat depressed. Metals unchanged. Wool siiles competition unabated. Foreign buyers, especially French, operating keenly, buyers being eager to supply immediate re quirements to the trade. 'Jhe average prices obtained are equal to the highest realized at the March sales. Total sales to date, 26,000 bales-. Arrived—-John Duthie, Vincent, and Calypo.

GALLE.

Sailed—Nubia, for Australia.

MayS

LONDON".

May 10.

The Schiller went ashore during a fog. Three hundred and eleven lives perished; forty-four lives were saved ; also, a portion of the mails were saved.

The Emperor of Russia arrived in Berlin to-day. The result of the interview with the German Emperor is anxiously awated.

The Italian Parliament was engaged dur ing the week discussing a motion blaming the Government for undue leniency towards bishops and allowing the law of exequatur to remain r dead letter.

Legislation was promised to be introduced to protect state, and administer ecclesiastical property, he also stated that the relation of Germany are excellent. A vote of con fidence in the Government was passed.

Bourke announced that the Government had received an entirely satisfactory assurance from Germany that there was no cause to apprehend a disturbance.

The Brindisi mails was delivered yester day.

Passengers by the Schiller were principally Germans. No Australians traceable. Fifty six mail bags, chiefly newspapers, ' were saved, The colliers strike in South Wales has ended, the men returning to work at masters condition.

The Czar and Gorschakoff interviewed Bismarck immediately on arrival at Berlin. It is generally supposed that the Czar exercised pacific influence.

Prussia has voted for suppression of religious orders.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

May 13,

Olsen, one of three sailors who leaped over board the Carleton at Qucenscliffe to desert, and supposed to be drowned, turned up on the 9th. He was 12 hours in the wa^er, and hiding with fishermen since. The Insurance Companies paid £3,700, losses by Barton's Woollen Mill Company's fire at Geelong.

At the dedication of the new Catholic Church at Gordon's, near Ballarat, Arch bishop Goold again attacked the Education Act.

Captain Kay, clerk of the Executive Coun cil for many years, is about to retire. At the Mayor's quarterly luncheon the Acting-Governor, Premier, and members of the Ministry were present.

The Mining Department is calling for ten ders for sinking bores to teat aurjferous areas.

The repairs of the Cofferdam, at the Yarra wharf, are completed.

The National Agricultural Societies are attempting to prevent the importation of sheep from Tasmania on the ground of the extent of scab there.

The Rev. Charles Clark preached at Mel bourne on th« 11th. fie begins service at Heneaum next Sunday. The Irish will hoid O'Connell's centenary celebration.

Rev Charles Strong will suceed Dr Menzies deceased, at New Scotch Church, the spire of which is completed, and the tallest in Melbourne.

William Speedy, of Wainui, Hawkea Bay, is granted letters patent for his improvement i orpreasing wool, etcj

The Mikado's Passengers.

The following are the names of the passen gers who lefb by the Mikado on the 19th March. Passengers from- Auckland : Mr Woolf Harris, Captain Lercood Darwin, Mrs Ellen Browning, Miss Jane Browning, Mr and Mrs Richard Beck, Mr Donald Gollan, Spencer, Henry Gollan, Miss' Georgina de Pelichet, Mr ami Mrs James Watt and child, Miss Mary Middleton, Captain Vin cent Lorrimer^ Colonel Moule, Mrs Moule, Mr and Mrs Charles Miss Annie and Master . Charles Edenbrough, Mr Eugene Beaver, Mr Matthew Solomon, M. Eccle Grirard and Madame Girard, M. Julian Girarcl, Mr. Russell. From Dunedin : Mr. and Mrs Yon Blaircoin, Misses Blaircoin (2), Capt., Mrs, and Master Towselland servant, Hon. Mr and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Mr John Baker. FromLyttelton: Captßose, Steachy. Captain Sharp, Mrs Sharp, Mr Roach, Mr Oliver, Mrs Baker. From Wel lington—Hon William and Mrs Fox, Mr William Fox, junr., Mr Howden, and nine in the steerage. Including her original pas sengers from Sydney, the Mikado had 122 passengers.

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The man must understand general farm work.— Appiy to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. ' uckland. WANTED KNQWN, all Claims against the estate of the late Mr. A. G. Millar must be sent in on or before the 22nd instant, addressed to J. Finch, care of National Insurance Company, Queen-street. WA NTED to LET, in Aberorombie ttreet, for a rcrm of yearn, a Six-roomed House, with good welJ of water.—Apply to Mr T. Weaving, ot Mr Caie;s, Wakeiield-strtet. WANTKD, a Journalist to edit and report for an Evening Paper. Good salary to efficient hund.—Apply, by telegram, t0"8.N.," Westport. ANT El, EKCWJs that J MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at icas^nable j rices.—Andres Star Office. \h, A. JN T B D to BELL (cheap), v n White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pump; Paints, Ploughs, Ac. jN.B — Highest price given for all kinds of old tfetal.—A.LFlsßD ISiiAilT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ANTEJj JLjNUW.iS, that i>. Goldie Is prepared to supply all ksnd« of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, ljoors, Mouldings, Broad Timber. House Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prico. at hb 'fc'ard , Cuatom-house g treat. ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and S. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful >ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of M ursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climato during eleven years experience as a practical Hort culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. «; ANTED. 500 tons o, Old ™ ' Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kopo, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, fee, at BA.TTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced in "The Nursery List," which will tie forwarded to any address. C. T. WEEN", Mount Hobson Nursery, Renruera. W. J* Httkst & Co., Sole Town Agent. T O. O. F., M. U., A. D., The Members of the Good Intent Lodge will celebrate the Queen's Birthday by a SOIREE and DANCE. Tea on the Table at 7 o'clock. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 5s ; Single, 3s. T COLE, P.P.G.M., M.C. MAEBLE SLABS for Sale, cheap; also, a superior Wood Turner's Lathe, a com pact little Circular Saw, Boring and Fret-cutting Machine.—Cranwell & Co., Shortland-street. TO LET, in a respectable locality, a Four-roomed Cottage, furnished, four minutes walk from Union Bank. —Apply Stab, office. mo LET, a Tailor's Shop "Hay -*• wards." A good opening., Near Governor Browne Hotel. Hobson-street. Kent, 6s. WEDINBOEG'S The Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Arcania. Celesti*. &c ,Ac ST. JAMES'S LITEEAEY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1875. Programme in future advertisement A UCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGI- J\. NEERS. In accordance with the District "Orders, there will be no Parade To-morrow Evening. E. DAWSON, Secretary. pARNELL MTJRSEEIES. MASON BROS. rpAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons - 1- for the kind support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully beg to inform them that the Planting Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which is Unequalled ik the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Hoses,: Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries^ or at MR. ROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, ! Q U E.B N - Sjr R E E T, " - Town Agent, • .;



"DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. _|_ Farewell Performances of those Eminent Artistes, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DARNELL! TO.NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), Shakespeare's Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET! ROM E O ! ~0 OO oooooo©oo(<!o ROMEO! jj Mrs Geo. Damiei-l. jj ROMEO ! cOoocooooocooOo 0 0 Juliet Miss Clara Stephenson Mercutio Mr George Darrell ROMEO! TO-MORROW—" Jane Shore." In preparation, on a grand scale, Boucieault's great six-act drama —" The streets of New York." Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pit. Is. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1575. OPENING MEETING CITY HALL PEIDAY, 21st INSTANT. Chairman—Sir Gbcikcib Grey, K.C.B. MUSIC UNDER. DIRECTION OF MR. MITCHELL. PROGRAMME. Chorale, "Sleeper? Awake"—Choir Chairman's Address—Sir George i;rey, KC.B, tiong—Gentleman Amateur id<!ess, •'Young Men's Christian Association"— The Yen Arcbdeico-' Msunsell, President Song, "Weary"'—Mts Mitchell Address, "Mnd your own business ''—Rev W. Tiasloy Chorus, " How lovely are the Messengers"- Choir Address, "Business, and some qualifications for its successful pursuit'—Dr iillis Song, " The Owl"—Mr Leaf Address, " Modern Religious Thought" —Mr Itwington Song " Away to the Mountain's Brow —Mrs MitehtsU Tickets to admit two for tho above, and a Course oi 10 Lectures, fis each. Miy be had of the Book sellers, at the Rooms, or from any Member of Commitiee. Single AdmiS-HOD, Is Haats reserved for Ticket-holders uttll quarter past 7 ; commence at 1 30. THOMAS BUPDLB, Hon Sec. BONSONBY HAI I. FRIDAY, THE 28iw MAY, THE POKSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will present BYRON'S MUSICAL BURIETTA, FRA DIAVOLO, Particulars in a future advertisement. T>E J. W. WALLER'S ESTATE. A Meeting of Creditors in the above Estate will be held TO-MORROW (Thursday), 20th May, at three o'clock, at Mr. G. W. Binjiey's Office, Queen-street. LOST, on 18th, a Gold Bracelet, ■with Locket attached and two small rings at each euci.—The finder will be-rewarded'-by leaviag same at Mrs BecVham's residence, Grafton Road ; or at tho R.M. Court. 6 MEDICAL MEN. The Advertiser is desirous of disposing of an excellent Country Practice to a qualified Medical Practitioner.—For terms, and other particulars, apply office of this paper. ry\ ~O B~~U I L D E R S. The Tenders for Hotel are to be delivered at my office on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. BOARD and Residence for a single gentleman at Mrs Partridges, Wellington street. DEVONPOR T.—To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on the Lake Road well suited for a Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. Q L -£ T. The Stores and Stables at present occupied by the Waikato S.N &CM Company, in Durham-street.— Apply on the premises. TO LET, that House now in the -&. occupation of Robert WMtson, Esq , situated in Orafton Roadi —For particulars, apply to John Henderson, Painter, 53, Que.en-streeL_ A-^foa, X^OR SALE, a seven-roomed °I s Iftfe S- House, outhouse, &c, and Free aygJLl'WaS hold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, £230. A Five-roomed detached House, and freehold allot ment, 80 x 104 feet, in Cameron-street, Springbank ; water laid on from three tanks ; flower and vegetable garden, outhouses, &c. Price, .£230 Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment-33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply to HENKY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings FOR SALE, a Spring Cart, suitable for a Butcher or Milkman.—R,. C. Greenwood,' General Commission Agent, Market House. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the Erection of an Episcopalian Church at West Hamilton, Waikato. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rpEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, a Gold Signet Ring, with amber-coloured stone.—Any person finding the same will receive the above reward.—Apply at the office of this paper |JEW ADVERTISEMENT. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge- Legs, Loins, and Shoulders 4d.: Fore Quarters 3d. Roastßeef 6d Boiling Beef 4d. Steaks 6d. Rump Steak Bd. A RREARS OF CITY RATES. Town Clerk's Offices, Auckland, May 12,1875. Notice is hereby given that no person will be entitled to be enrolled on the new Burgess Roll, and to vote in Elections of Councillors occurring while such Roll is in force, unless he shall, before or on the 21st June next, have paid all Rates that have become payable by Mm on any rateable property within the City. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mHE LATE BOILER EXPLOSION. BUSINESS RESUMED. NICHOLLS & HALL, HORSE SHOEKS AKD GENERAL SMITHS, • Corner of Edwardes and Upper Queen-street. THE above Firm, having secured the property and appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb, Firewood and Coal Merchant, with the Livery and Bait Stables, adjoining their i'orge, beg to intimate that they will carry on the .LIVERY and BAIT STABLING as before. Country settlers and others will meet with every convenience and attention at a reasonable rate of charges. . * Messrs N. & H. are prepared to treat with. Cabmen and others for Stabling and Cab-shed at once. •. And.1 it" is I;heir intention to push the.. Coal Firewood, ' and Chait Business as soon as the machinery is put in working orderv of ■which, further notice will be given. ~' ~,. - . ' Ovens and Stovbs Made and Repaire:p."



HpENDERS will be received at this office until SATURDAY, the 22n<l May, for the Erection of an Engine Shed at Mercer, in accord ance vich drawings and specifications to be seen at this office. A deposit cf one per cent, to accompany each tender. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, May 17, IST.". \~%J ALT E R J. HUN T, tv public accountant, Hottse, Land, Estate. Mixing and Co»GttissiOK Agent, 41, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. Mr Hunt is prepared to undertake all kinds of Financial Business to negociate Loans on Freehold and Leasehold Estatas, to arrange the Purchase and Sale of Town and Country Properties, and also Eanlr, Insurance, Mining, and other shares, and to act as agent for trustees, absentees and other persons in the management of estates and investment of capital. Arbitrations and audits undertaken. Partnership accounts arranged Tradesmen's boots posted weekly, monthly, and quarterly. rp O BUILDERS. J Tenders will be received up to noon of Saturday, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises for the Bank of New Zealand. j Plans, &c, at roy office, Queen-street. jj EDWARD MAHONEY, A rchitacts. | AMES LAWLEE.—Left, Chefoo, *■$ C/iina,.abont eight years a?o for Auckland He wa? tall, dark toraplexioned. and slightly pock marked ; age about 40 to 45 yeais Any information will be thanktuiiy received by Philip Vim. Lowe, Pusiina&ter, Glin, Countf Limerick, Ireland; or P. A. Phillips, Town Clerk, .lucisland. GEORGE S 188 IN AUCTIONEEE, [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOK SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT KATES. payments prompt. CORKER MART, QUEEJT AND WyNDHAM-STBEETS. Auckland. April 29,1875. TOMORROW. NEW AND CHOICK FURNITURE, AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE MR. MILLAB, Uppeb Symoxds-street. ON '1 hursday, 20th May, at eleven o'clock, Tlie whole of the Furniture contained in Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, Hall and Kitchen. Also, A Cooking Range, cost £12; Grate, and Ladies' Saddle and Bridle, &c. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MAY 21. PORTLAND CEMENT. WALNUT CENTRE TABLE. HARMONIUM. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rjpHE Subscribers will .sell at the -ft- Mart, Fort-street, on Friday nest, 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, Handsome Walnut Centre Table, excellent Har monium by Cramer of London, Spring seated Couches, Six Rep Covered Chairs, 1 .oo Tables, Carpets, Copying Press, Single Brass Bedstead, Half-Tester Iron Bed-' steads, Bedding, Marble Top Toilet Mirror, Dinner Service, Plate Rack, Ccolring TJtene-ils, Ship's Stove, etc., etc. At 12 o'clock, to close consignments— 9 casks Portland Cement. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. _ MACINTOSH WATERPROOFS. E. & H. ISAACS HATE "been instructed by the Con signees to sell by auction, as soon as landed. 3 cases Very Superior Macintosh Waterproofs, consisting of Coats, Leggings, Wellingtons, Napiers, Capes, Sheets. Aprons, Helmets, Driver's Protectors, Edinbro' Bags, &c, &c, &c. THURSDAY, MAY 20. SCHOONER BOYD. rpHE Subscribers hare received JL instructions to sell at the Booms, Fort-street, on Tharsday next, 20th inst, at 12 o'clock, She Schooner BOYD, 17 tons register, well . found, carries 35 tons 'Firewood on a light draft of water. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 21. CORN EXCHANGE. THE WHATIPU SAW-MILLS, MANU- > KAU HARBOUR. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES IN i POSSESSION,-. UNDER BILL OF SALE. G. W. BINN E V WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Friday, the 21st May, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whatipu Saw-Mills, Manukau Harbour. Two years at work. Steam and Water power. Two Breaking-down Saws, one Circular, and everything requisite for carrying on a large trade; cuts about 200,000 feet of timber monthly. Splendid freehold Kauri Forest; sufficient Timber to keep Mill at work for 20 years; fully one million feet of Timber in o»eek, which can be driven to Mill any time; Driving Dams, which are built on the creek, collect sufficient water to drive during the driest season. Contractors are at work keep ing up supply. Tramway from Mill to Wharf (worked by horses); where vessels can load at any time, there being 18 feet of water at low tides. © ... • Houses.—Manager's House; Six Cottages. Store —Well stocked with saleable Goods; aver age sales per month, £350. Bullocks.—Team of 12 first-class young cattle. Contracts—The whole work at "Mill is done by '' contract, and timber can be put on wharf ready for shipment at as low a price as any Mill in the Province. Position.*—The position of the Mill commands the trade of the .Waikato and other West Coast ports, and vessels trading to the Manu , ; kau guarantee cheap freights to the Southern Markets, at the same time timber can be de livered from the wharf to Auckland at the same freight as is paid from theiffiHls on the East Coast. ■ ,-■■ ... , ... ,y ,? » The demand for Timber has always been fully equal to the supply, at the highest rates ob - ; tamable. • Over one million of Timber in the booms, '■. ; D ' t/r T ' ' ■* ; T"f TEBMS:—£2,OOO cash, balance 3, 6, and 9 months 1 romissory notes secured on tho pwnerty.