P It had been long before tho people. He thought unnecessary stress had been laid anon the assertion that the bill invaded oeople's rights. The fact was the measure merely/~^- rA-~^hilt one- The Pr°vin cialists, he L£? Vhe^ n n? desire to improve. lo\ j ~fy J. His district had been systenV C y o^cted by the Govern ment of Otagc. j.g condemned the land Jjwfl of the provinces as favouring large holders, and thought education would be better provided for under abolition. ]yfr O'Connor said he went to that House •g an abolitionist because he saw out districts continually neglected. He thought the Assembly •was to blame for the failure of Provincial Governments in not con fining Superintendents' duties to that of Chairmen of Municipalities. He believed the General Government would make a greater failure in Local Governments than (he Councils had done. A great reason for gjjpporting the bill was, that it tended to give the colony a common purse, which it ought to have to meet the common creditor. jje cared nothing about this compact o r that compact; it was iniquitous that one portion of the colony should be rolling in wealth, defraying Provincial charges out of the land fund, while other parts of the colony were in very great need. Charges of inal-administration had been made against Provincial Councils, but these were chatges which might, and would be brought against any Government that occupied the Govern ment benches of that House. While he was desirous of Provincialism being abolished, he did not approve of the way they sought to bring it about. This bill asked them to hand over all their legislation fur twelve months, upon the promise that at the end of that time they would get a system of local govern ment. Why give J;hem promises only? Why not give tie nin the bill all that was wanted? How would it be under the Go vernment proposals, suppose he wanted a bridge, and was a Government supporter ? The Government, of course, would support him, or he could not support them. Extend this principle, and you at once had govern ment by party. The strongest would get thejbsst of it. One thing he could compli ment the Government upon was the way they dealt with gold mining districts, though it would be an improvement to abolish the gold duty altogether. He disapproved of the manner in which the land fund was proposed to be dealt with. He was strongly opposed to giving such large sums of money taJarge centres of population. There were a great many parts of the colony that had no Road Boards, and had to depend upon Provincial Governments alone, and this me»Bure made no provisions for them. It.vas altogether improper that any Govern ment, on the eve of a general election, should have such an enormous amount of patronage in their hands. With all the objections he had raised to the bill, he thought that on tha whole it was in the direction of giving the people more and better local govern ment than they had now. Mr. Basstian referred to the feeling in favour of abolition in the part of the country he came from. Itseemed.extraordinaiytohimtbatthe country could not be governed without having little Governments. He did not apprehend any great rupture or dislocation of the machinery of Government by the present change.

LAST NIGHT.

Mr Fitzherfcort's Speech

The Abolition debate was resumed at 7.30 p.m. last night by Mr Fitzberbert who spoke until the rising of the House at 12 20 p m. The speech was very discursive and laden with that illustration peculiar to the speaker. He reviewed the opening speech of Major Atkinson and then commented on Bowen's and Stafford's, and afterwards touched on the clauses of the Bill and some of the points made in the speeches of the Government supporters. He denied that there had been any contest be tween Centralism and Provincialism in years back, and cited Parliamentary evidences from each successive administra tion, from the time of Mr. Sewell in 1856. When he said he desired to work in harmony with the provinces in 1872, when Mr. Vogel endeavoured to introduce the Transfer of Powers Bill, but which he abandoned upon being warned that it was interfering with the liberty of the provinces, and was directly opposed to the principles on which he was elected. The hon. gentleman also referred to the action of the present champion of centralism, when in 1856 he displayed the narrowest provincial spirit in bring ing in the celebrated compact reso lutions. He also defended Provincial Institutions from the charge of engendering purely local feeling. Instead of national ising the feeling of the people, to them only was due the creation of a truly national feel ing, and they were the only promoters of true local self-Government. He characterised the financial proposals of the bill as vicious in the extreme and only a masked attack upon the Land Funds of the colony in order to be the better able to meet the great and growing necessi ties of the colony, the great undertakings of the colony would soon require more money, but the Ministry dare not risk their seats to meet the emergency by levying increased taxation. He denounced the system of sub sidising local boards out of consolidated revenue as certain to lead to increased tax ation. He condemned the Bill as des troying the very elements of the liberty and true representation of the people by wresting from them the control of their own revenue, and depriving them of the power of electing their own Chief Executive officers. In conclusion, he warned the House they were doing their utmost to bring about separation of the colony. The great provinces of the colony— Otago and Auckland—would never submit to be con trolled from Wellington by the electric wire, and would rebel against it if it were at tempted. He said the country had been for years, and was now, in a state of intoxication from borrowed money. During the past five years the colonial revenue averaged only £1,360,000 per annum, but we had been Bpendirjg at the rate of two millions per annum for the same period. If the borrowing , power of England and France had increased in the same ratio, the yearly expenditure for a like period would be £102,000,000, and that of France £133,000,000 yearly. And under such cir cumstances, the liberties of the people could not possibly be maintained. Such an enor mous power of spending and bribing in the hands of any Government would be simply irresistible. He warned the Government they had better give the people time to re flect before sweeping away their old institu tions.

Mr Buckland moved the adjovrnment of the debate.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. - At the Police Court to-day Henry Smith was charged with obtaining goods under false pretences. The Magistrate, after hearing fividence in support of the charge, held that it did not support the information, and with out calling for defence dismissed the case. John Murphy was charged with larceny of 9s. The evidence shewed that he went into an hotel bar and called for drinks amounting to 1&, and holding a half-sovereign in his fin^tsrs he got 9s. change, when he put it and the, half-sovereign in his pocket. The defence Was that it was done in a joke. -^'ac Magistrate said as there was a shade ojj ,oubt of any felonious intent, he would duh^'ss the charge, but warned the defend daatMagainst such jokes in future, stating that np man ever in the dock went so close

to a seuterce of three months' imprisonment and escaped. John Eossen, an old offender, charged wiiu habitual drunkenness was sentenced to three months imprisonment. Several important gold returns to come to hand including Bright Smile about SOOozs. ; Queen of Beauty about 700ozs But none to hand. Sales : City of London, 47s ; Cure, 14s.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. A meeting is called by the chairman of the Town Board, for this evening, to get an ex piession of opinion re the Abolition Bill.

POVERTY BAY.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Pretty Jane leaves for Auckland to-morrow.

ONEHUNGA.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

This day. Michael Kelly has been committed for trial by the E. M. Court, Onehunga, for perjury in the recent case in the District Court—Kelly v. Gibbons. '

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Government Candidate Beaten. • The Caversham election resulted :—Ander son's Bay—Stout, 35 ; Larnach, 58. Caver sham-Stout, 116; Larnach, 103. Green Island-Stout, 47; Larnach, 24. North Harbor—Stout, 11 ; Larnach, 1. Portobello - Stout, 23 ; Larnach, 34 Totals ; Stout, 232 ; Larnach 220. Majority for Stout, 12. SSTbe official decimation g yes Mr Larnach one more votaiu Green Island, reducing Mr Stout's majority to eleven. Mr Larnach attributes his defeat to coming'solatein o the the fiild. Mi- Stout promised to go Wel lington as soon as possible, and in return ing thanks, said, "I do nob look upon this election as a personal victory, but a noble assertion by the people that they will not lightly vote away their privileges. I trust that these who have all along asserted that the people desire abolition of provincial ism will tee fiotn this election that the Press is not infallible either in its opinion or not.",,

TIMARI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Th Timaru Fire.

Friday. A fire at two this morning destroyed Webster's store, Boardman'g, Milliuer's Briekeistaffs, Taylor's, and Kedfern's shops. The lire broke out in Brickerstaff's. Mr. Wtbster is insured for £800. Other insurances probably existing. The Fire Brigade was powerless, owing to the want of water.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Fridsy.

A Walk Across Otago

Captain Malcolm, of the Maori, which arrived at the Bluff last night from West Coast ports via Preservation Inlet, tele graphed that the man who started to walk overland from Preservation Inlet over a month ago had been picked up by the sailors when eighteen days out, and .taken back to Preservation Inlet, all well.

ABOLITION MEETING AT PAPA KURA.

The electors ef Papakura held a meeting last evening in the District Hall for the purpose of considering the bill for the abolition of the provinces, Mr. Crawford, M.P.C., in the chair.

Mr. Wilson was the first speaker, and proposed " That this meeting is of opinion that the Abolition Bill now before the General Assembly should be passed during the present session." Mr. W 7ilson then proceeded to say that the people had been looking for years to the abolition of the provinces, but now a gladiator had entered the political arena, and the people of Auck land were determined to follow Sir George Grey, but with the out-settlers it was a different matter ; the day of Provincial Go vernments was passed.

Mr J. B. Hay was in favour of the resolu tion and would second it. He had voted for abolition in the North Island, but now he would go in for total abolition. If the bill passed they would get £400 (Mr Rees : "Perhaps.'') which was more than they would get in twenty years from the Provin cial Government. Education, moreover, would be better carried out by a General Government.

Mr Cossey followed, and spoke in favor of abolition; he believed the provinces must go- Mr McLennan had no sympathy with Pro vincialism, and accused Auckland people ot instability of opinion ; for variableness it was the worst town in the colony.

■gMr H. H. Lusk, in addressing the audience, considered that previous speakers had fallen short of the real point. He was an abolition ist, and proclaimed the time for abolition had come. The bill was nothing more nor lessthana "take in." Mr Lusk advocated delay, be cause it was the height of folly to legislate in haste. After reading the Bill, he felt that he could not support it. Mr Troup made a few explanatory remarks of a personal nature. Mr W. L. Rees spoke at length, and said that few persons had considered the Bill so as to commend it to the people. It was not fair to contrast the town and country settlers, as this was calculated to make faction, which was the curse of New Zealand. He strongly advised delay, in order that electors might well study the Bill. Mr Dargaville spoke in favor of the unity of the colony; and although he admired Sir George Grey as a gentleman, his political views were dangerous and fraught with mis chief. He thought the Bill was nearly as perfect as it could possibly be. Messrs Hamlin, Goodfellow, and Wood ward having addressed the meeting, Dr. Bodle moved an amendment —" That, in the opinion of this meeting, the Abolition Bill should not become law until the consti tuencies have had an opportunity of electing anew Parliament."

The amendment was carried by a majority of six.

The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Cliuirman and three cheers for Sir George Grey.

IMPRISONMENT FOR THE EDUCA TION RATE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stab. ) g lß> —i n order that there may be no mis apprehension regarding the committal of certain persons to prison for non-payment of Education Kates, I think it necessary to state. 1. That the utmost care has been taken to ascertain that the persons who have been ao dealt with were quite able to paj the rate, much more able in fact than very many who have paid. 2. That it is evidently my duty to take every step provided by law to enforce pay ment of the rates from all who are not, through poverty, unable to pay, and that I intended to do so to the utmost of my power, were it only in justice to thoae who obey the law without compulsion. Yours respectfully, JK. B. Lt/sk, Receiver of Education Bates.



TO TONIC SOL-EA CLASSES.— A Prize of a first-classs Sewing Machine will be given for the best rendering of a Glee. For further particulars, apply to W. C. Dennes, at the Great Ceatral Depot, Cjueen-street.



rWRTAESTS.—WINKS & HALL. CURTAINS! CURTAINS! C.URTAINS!!! CURTAINS!! Net, Lace, Swiss, and Muslin, Great Variety, NEW PATTERNS, SILK AND WORSTED DAMASKS 11EP3 AND CHETONNEB, BILLIARD CLOTHS, GILT CEIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES, PER AMBUL ATORS. WINKS & HALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKEES & UPHOLSTERERS. ZS~ Agents for ilie GSOVEE ANY BAKEIt bLWING MAC HIE* MR REID wishes the Address that W«S sent to the Greyhoimcl Bus. TXT ANTED, two Nursegirls.—Apply » » to Mrs. Ellis, Mamikau Road, Paraell, XAT ANTED, two Practical Winers, * * permanent day work, if used to timbering, and fsuna to he goad, steady men. —Apply 10 Mr .'/. C. Stovin, 14 Insurance Buildings, before 12 o'clock on Monday, the 23cd August W— ANTED, a detached House of not less than Fix rooms, within half an hour's walk of General Post-office; must be in good repair.—Apply by letter to Messrs M. Levy & Co, WANT KD, a Purchaser lor a com forUb'e Sntvurban Property. rf«img. £60 cisb, on mortgage j.2oo.—Apply to H. Partington, Queen-street. WILL you join the Children's Sewing Machine Club ? Only Od per week. Come cany, and see the splendid assortment of Machines at W. C. Demies, Central Depot, Queen street. A NTED to LiiT, a five-roomed House ; respectable locality, with good view. —H. Partington, Houss and land Agent, Queen street. ANTED KNuWN-Accoraoda tion for two 'Married Couples at the Alex andra Hotel, corner of Chapel and Durham-street WANTED, a Cabinet Maker ; also, a Carpenter.—-Apply to W. L. Hoth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Victoria-street. WANTED, the contents of a nicely Furnished Bedroom.—Address, " Couple," Star office. AJNTED to LET, a large Room in a respectable family.- -Apply at the Grocery Store opposite Mr. Belcher's, ICarangahapo Road. WANTED, a Boy to drive an engine. Api ly to Warnocli Bros., Cox's Creek. ANTED, a good General Servant. ■Apply to Mrs. "VV. Brewer, Onehunga. WANTED, by a young married couple, two Front Booms in a reßpectable locality, with fireplace; board also will be required.— Apply by letter to " GMH," this office, , WANTED, a Coppersmith; to a good tradesmen, steady employment and {food wages given.—Apply to Fraser and Tinne, Phoenix Foundry, Auckland. WANTED, Sawyers ; constant em ployment for two pair of good workmen.— Apply to D. Gouk, Shipwright, Sinaile's Point; or, to H. Hellyer, Wainui ANTED Known, that Jas. Balli' day, Boot and Shoemaker, has taken pre mises in Princes-street, opposite Northern Cmb. Botos, either pegged or sewn, made on the premises. Gentlemen waited on for orders at their own ic sidences. ANTED, a steady strong Lad to loam the trade.—Apply to W. K. Haywood, Wynham- street. Tfk( ANTED to WENT, a small Work ™ * shop, together with steam power.—Address, " Steam," Star office 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. 0 BLACKSMITHS.—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 JNTED 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. — I Ford, Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED Known, that we make to Measure the cheapest Suits in New Zea land from 40s, 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 to SELL, Three Stores in Durham-street.—For further particulars apply to Mr B. Arthur, Auctioneer, Queen-street. ANTED to LET, the House and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, known as Thompson's Grocery Store. WEEPSTAKES on the Melbourne Cup at the Exchange Hotel every SATUBDAY Evening. ANTED to BELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. F.B. — Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFKKD SMAKT, next to Bine Post. Victoria-street. 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, Persons travelling by Bail to Onehunga and the Waikato to pro cure Grattan's (Thames Hotel) Pocket Pistols. Price s to 3s. OTICE.—AII Parties travelling by Bail to Onehunga and the Walbato to call at the Thames Hotel for Grattan's Pocket Pistols, from Is to 3s. ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co. 's (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED KfiOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 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, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at hi* \ard , Custom-house treet. ANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakeficld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-gum Felloes, &c, &c., always on hand. A large^upply of thebest Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, Everybody to try"Blli man's Celebrated Boyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. Unfailing success. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on applica tion. V s°le Agent for Auckland— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Betail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. W Country Agents wanted. WANTED, Buyers of Seeds to know that I have this day reduced the retail price of Garden and Trea Seeds. Come and see for your selves. Early Peas, Is per quart; Broad Beans,ls per quart; Millett Seeds, 9d per ft; Gum Seeds, 2s per z.r-B. lapscombe, Auckland Market.—July 31.1875. ritENDEES WANTED. Tenders will be received until Noon of WEDNES DAY, the 26th instant, for tlia Erection of a Five roomed Cottage at Pony* " r ;,f \ Plans and gpecinw-.""^. 1.. 7 seen, and all parti culars learned, on application tWMr. K. C. Fraser, at Messrs. D. H. McKenzie and Co.'s, Customhouse street The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. Friday's Evening's Special General Meeting of Members stands Adjourned .till TUESDAY Evening, 24th instant, same hour and place. By order of the K.W.G.M.



MA N G O L D - W OETZEL 32/ C|) ton at (he Market House. pONFLAGEATIcN. ~ Wanted all V-/ Fire-makers to try tbe New Patent Kindlers, One Penny per Packet. Sold by all Grocers, and to be had wholesale at Thompson's, Grocer, Victoria street; WANTED. 500 tons of~Oid Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Leaefc, Mnntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Baggins, Eope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c, at BA'HYE A CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager a n ao ld~w~cTrtzel 32/G ? ton at the Market Housa WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Mußic and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Euler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED, Gentlemen, 5 our Orders for Silk Vests A capital assortment s to be had at Ihe Pantheon, 198, Queen-street— Ford, Potter and Co. AJSTED. the General Public to Know that J. ALWINGEB, Tailor (late from Prance and Uerinsiny), lus commenced business in his new premises, JS'o 82, Victor! a-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to businesF, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and boys' suits made to order; repairs, dyeing, and cleaning,in all its brandies, executed at the shortest notice. TTjNITED Methodist Free Church, \_/ junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday Services to-morrow, by the Rev. G. H. Turner. Sub jects—Morning: "The Great Purpose: Living for Gixriat " Evening: "The Gain of Dying1." THE .NEWTON KIRK.-Divine Service at the usual hours To-morrow Sub jects : Morning—" The Realization of the Divine Presence on Earth." Evening—" Is the Apocalyptic Beast the Papacy?" TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, vJ Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., August 22. Morning—" How Heaven is Gained." Evening—" On Taking Pleasure.'' pOJNGBEGATIONAL CHCJRCK, \J Beresford-street.—Rev Warlow Davies, M.A.. Sunday, August 22.—Service in the morning at 11 o'clock, and in the evening at 6.3d. BAPTIST CHUKCH WeUesley street. August 22 - Tho Eev P. H. Cornford, Pastor. Morning: "Christ Our Righteousness." Evening: " Tho Righteous Scarcely Saved" (by re quest). __ "piTT-STRJEET WESLEYAN JL CHURCH,—Sunday Services.-Aug. 22.—The Rev A, Reid will preach in the morning at 11, and the Rev. J. JJ plan in the evening at 6.30. pHRISTfAN MEETING-HOUSE, V^ Cook-street—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 0.30 p.m. Subject for to-morrow evening : " Truth better than Speculation " RIMITIVE Metliodist Chapel, Edwardes-street. —Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev Rev W. Harris. Evening, at hall-past 0, T. 11. Smith. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Mr. T. Booth. Evening, at half-past C, Rev. AY. Harris. RIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Nnwmarket.-Afternoon, at half-past 2, Rev AY. Harris. OST, a Pocket Book. —The finder will be rewarded on bringing fame to this oilicu, or to D. Il'. Kvans, Ponsonby Road. J ODGB ST. ANDREW, 418, T~G. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will he held in the Lodge-room. Masonic Hotel, on Monday Evening, 23rd in.st, at 7.30. \'isitiDK Brethren arc invited. M. NICCOL, RW.M. /CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY \J AND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH! Stock has been Re-marked at Cost Price. Remnants in Dress Pieces, Winceys, Tweedp, and Shirtings. 12 gross Moss Trimming, Is per dozen. CO pairs Ladies' Corsets, 2s Cd per pah1. 1 bale Scarlet Blankets, 11 inch, heavy, 18.9 a pair. Boxtoiit Job— 100 dozen Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 2a per pair, or 21s per doz. Ladies' Silk Ties, Lace Collars, Hosiery, Hats, Millinery, etc., etc. MUST BE SOLD TO EFFECT A CLEARANCE. D. McPHEKSON, monster drapery warehouse, Karangahape Road, N&wton. [Estahlished 1804.] By appointment ,(^^^^^^^t > Excellency the TB A R N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next to City Hall, and at Pabseh. T. Bafixett in thanking the public for their lonjj and steady support, and haying purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Pies stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B. —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. npo his worship the mayor. SIR, —We, theundersignedßatepayers, request you will convene a Public Meeting to consider the advisa bility of bringing into operation within the city the Public Libraries Act, 1869. We are, Sir, Yours obediently, J. A. Pond G. M. Reed C. Williamson J. P. King J. T. Boylan J. C. Morrin J. Casey F. Stevens Thos. Ellison W. Atkin J. Cosgrave And nine others. Auckland, 'August 10,1875. IN compliance with the above requisi tion, I hereby convene a Public Meeting of Rate payers at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNESDAY Evening next, August 25, at 7.30 o'clock. F. L. PRIME, Mayor. &£fo± "REPAIRS SYREN. TJaflllgjJpfe^ Tenders for Repairs to the above fSmttttKfSl " v *esß^» as Per Specification, will be received at the office of the Agents till noon MONDAY, 23rd inst." G. W. BINNEY, Agent. T?OB LEYUKA, PUT. The a.s.s. barquentine EMU Will leave as above on WEDNESDAY next, the 25th instant. For freight or paaßage apply to STONE BROS. "fcikk "F 0R HOKIANGA. The Schooner JKiK» ONWARD Will sail as above on MONDAY next, 23rd inßtant. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL. EO E S A L E^ to arrive per ' Columbus' and ' Carlgbrook Castle' :— 75 tons Coarse Salt, 1 cwt bags, Weston & Westall 25 tons Fine Salt 140 barrels Soda Crystals 36 drums Caustic Soda 100 kegs Bi-Carbonate Soda 1000 boxes Belmont Candles (16 ozs) . 20 bags Pearl Sago 75 boxes i Sardines, " Leroux " 25 boxes & Sardines, " Penauxos " GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



GE OR G E V A U SE, ship chandler, Oilskin Manufacturer, and Genjkral Qneen-street Wharf, Oneh'ungwr*^ If you want a suit of Oilskins, '.Co Q. Vatise's Factory go ; The Cheapest and the Best, And all sortß to you he'll show: If there's none there that will fit you Out of these already made, Just leave with him your measure, And he 11 iit you to your grade. His makes are miscellaneoiis; There's Coats and Trousers too, Short Jumpers, Pants, and Leggings, Souwesters of sorts two : For wear they're everlasting, Made of the best of stuff; To tear is very tasking, They are so very tough ! So now's your chance a Suit to get, fe Carters, 'Busmen, Whalers; Your bargain you will ne'er regret, Ye Captains, Mates, and Sailors: In fact it's all who do go out In rude and stormy weather, Should patronise G. Vause's Shop For Suits to keep out water! Paints, Oils, Canvasß, Twine, Blocks, Manilla Hope, Pitch, Tar, Oakum, Tobacco, Pipes, Cigars, Pouch, Matches, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pace, Candles, Soap, Pepper, Mustard, Sauce, Pickles, Vinegar, Currie, Jams, Sardines, Oilskins, Varnish, Turps, Kerosine, Flags, Needles, &c, &c, &c. Tjl DWA E D VV AYT E, Has now received the WHOLE QF HIS SHIPMENTS OI1 MAGAZINES FOE 1874, Comprising - All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal. 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Gcod Words. 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Onuo a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Band of Hope. 1874 British Workman, 1874 Chatterbox, 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And la now offering them at REDUCED EATEB. EDWARD WAYTJS, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, QUEEN-STREET. RC. GREENWOOD, • MABKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION A G E N I. Produce, &c , received for Pale, and stored free of charge. Auction Sales undertaken in any part of the City or Province. Poultry, Fancy Birtlfe, Produce, &c, Bold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock. Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Poiltry, and any Goods with which the may bo favoured. Attention is callod to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs, &c, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view J^ I C X I N, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, (Opposite the Bank of Zealand), queen-street. W* Agekt for — J. & E. ATKINSON, Whoeesale and Export Perfumery Manufacturers, 24, Old Bond-street, London, W. Messrs. J. & E. ATKINSON beg respectfully to solicit attention to their extensive and varied assort ment of superior English Perfumery and General Articles for the Toilet. The continually increasing demand for their artiejes, for nearly a century past, is the best testimony that can be offered in support of the high estimation in which they have at all times been held. Every description of English Perfumery is manufactured on the premises, under their immediate inspection, and is guaranteed to be made only from the very best materials. CAUTION. —Messrs. J. & E. Atkinson regret to state that the great reputation attained for their Perfumery, &c., has led tc their Goods being largely counterfeited, and that spurious imitations are sold on the Continent of Europe, in America, and in the Colonies, even by houses of respectability. ATKINSONS' ESSENCE OF WHITE ROSE.—A very choice Perfume for the Handkerchief. ATKINSONS' BALSAM OF WHITE ROSES.—A Superior Pomade for the Hair. ATKINSONS' WHITE ROSE SACHET POWDER.—In Fancy Paper Packets. ATKINSONS' WHITE ROSE TOOTH PASTE.—In Flat Glass Jars. ATKINSONS' WHITE ROSE TOOTH POWDER.—In Boxes ATKINSONS' MILK OF WHITE ROSES. For beautifying the Skin. ATKINSONS' CELEBRATED . BEARS' GREASE, as originally introduced by them, an excellent preparation for pro moting the Growth of the Hair. A I C~K I N, DISPENSING PHARMACIST, Druggist, Importer of Chemicals, Per fumery, Brush wake, Tcilet Asticles, Surgical Appliances, &c, &c, Queen-street, Auckland. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid tip and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. . j LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager •\T ATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY ll ob- NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND ...£30,000 „„„ With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. . Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. TV] OTIOE.-The price of Horse X^l Shoeing from this date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously charged; also all kind* of Smith's Work done at low bates, at K. 11. HEIGHTON'S, London Shoeing Forge, Pitt straet, top of Grey-street—Slat July, 1875. O CARPENTERS AND JOINERS, 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. THE 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 .urther particulars, apply to Messrs. Fleming and tevengon, Onehunga.



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager and Director... .Mr. J: C. Rainer. Business Secretary Mr. H. J. Wbittington. Musicil Director Sign or Gugliardi. THId DAY*' (SATURDAY). AUGUST 12, LAST TWO PERFORMANCES LAST TWO PERFORMANCES LAST TWO PERJFOBMAKCES BY THE FAKIR OF OOLU. THE FAKIR OF OOLU. THE FAKIR OF OOLU". THIS EVENING at 8, Fare-well Appearance ! Farewell Appearance! THIS EVENING at 8, Farewell Appearance ! Farewell Appearance! FAREWELL APPEARANCE OP THE FAKIR OF OOLU ! Monster Double Bill ! New Sensations ! Novel and Startling Illusions ! This Evening. Million Pricks :— Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, One Shilling! ri i t y ii a" l l THURSDAY EVENING, 26th AUGUST. —A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, By Gentlemen Amateurs, Assisted by Messrs. Seton, Bertie, Rice, and Ghaydon, of tho Hoissox Band MISSTREIS, IN AID 'OF A LADY IN DISTRESSED CIRCUMSTANCES. AN EXCELLENT PfiOQEAMME, INCIADIXG — Messrs. SKTOK and Bkrtie in their unrivalled Double Song and Dance—" The Happy Little Nigs." Mr. Fred Rice in his pretty Song and Dance—" How IS THAT FOR HIGII ?" Mr. W. Walker in bis Bass Songs. Mr. H. Graydox in his inimitable Sailor's Hornpipe. Mr. W. Poran, the popular comique, In his Comic Songs. Mr. Daly Comvay will sing " Floating with the Tide." Mr. W. Downey in his Song and Danee — " The one I dearly love." Messrs. Downey, G. Xmas, J. Einlay, Gootch, Gentle men Amateurs, and W. Mettam, in the laughable farces, A SHOWER OF CATS, AXD BILL JONES' COUSIN. Prices of Admission:—Front Seats, 3s; Second Seat, 2s; Back Seats, One Shilling. A Select Quadrille Party after performance. ABOLITION. At the request of a number of the Electors of Eden and Waitemata, I hereby call a meeting at the \Vhau Public Hall on MONDAY Evening next, 23rd instaat, at balf-past 7 o'clock, to consider the Abolition and Local Government Bills now before Parliament. JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman of the Whau Highway District. FOR SALE, an old-established and flrst- class BUSINESS, doing about £800 per month.—The above ia an excellent opportunity for a person possessing a small capital to enter business in Auckland. — For full particulars apply to Messrs Stewart and Appleby, Shortland-street, Auckland. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland. July 30,1875. Tenders will be received at this office up to noon of 13th August next, for the Erection of a Pumping Engine Shed at Mercer Station, and the Fixing of Engine, Boiler, and Pump Plans, specifications and general conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not neccfisarilo accepted JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. /t UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. j~»_ ———— The next Exhibition will be held in November, at the Choral Hall, Svmonds-street. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Sec. OBLIC NOTICE.-TO STORE KEEPERS, PUBLICANS, AND OTHERS. J. TOBIAS having received 2 tons Canterbury Hams and Bacon; 1 ton Smoked Pigs' Cheeks, rolled and free from bone, is now prepared to sell a Side of Bacon, or Single Ham, at wholesale price. Note the address —49, Auckland Market. Open on Saturday from 3 p.m. till 10 p.m.; during the week from 7 a.m. till 9 a.m., and from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. ESLE VA N CHURCH, North Shore. On Sunday next, 22nd instant, the Devonport Hall will be opened for Public Worship in connection with the Wesleyan Church, when the Rev. W. J. Williams will preach—morning at 11, evening at C.30. Collect ion in aid of expenses. T>HOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Beg respectfully to inform their friends and the public that they have Lkaskd those Spacious Premises, situate at the Corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets West (over Messrs. Hewin's). The rooms are being fitted up in first-rate style, to enable them to produce a superior class of Portraiture. The establishment will be open in a few days. /CEMENT ! CEMENT ! CEMEJST! Kj Sale, Ex Alumbagh— 200 C ASK WHITE CEMENT. ROBE ETON & CO., Durham-street. lyf o t i (3 k Any person wishing to study the Maori Language may hear of a competent teacher by applying to C. Br. de Thierry, at his office, High-street, Anckland. •pOYAL ALBERT, L.0.L., No. 2. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above will be held in the V.M.C.A. Rooms on Friday, the 20th instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Every Member is requested to attend. By order of the W.M. OT) Would oblige by leaving his • -Da address at 7, Wyndnam-street, as soon ssible. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon on Friday, 27th instant, for the Erection of a pair of Villas at Pon sonby. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. WILLIAM FRANCIS HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. tTI EL B O xTb. N E 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. FOR 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, 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 aci-es 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 ■tareet.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24. SAIE OF VALUABLE PICTURES, Consisting of— PAINTINGS, CHFOMOS, OLEf GRAPHS, PHOTOGRAPHS, ENGRAVINGS, &C , &G., &C. THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Wednesday 1 e.\t, 24th inst, at 11 o'clock, A Collection of first-class Works of Art, con sisting of Paintings. Cliromos Oleographs, Photographs, Engravings, &C, all handsomely framed, and tastefully selected. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, AUGUST 24. CITY MART. TO GTIOCERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE OF GROCERIES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday next, 24th inst, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of Groceries and Provisions, Oilmen's Stores, &c. Terms at sale. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25. 11 o'clock Shabp. CORN E~X~C~H ANG E. TEAS ! TEAS ! TEAS ! TEAS, Ex 'WILD WAVE, TRANSHIPPED FROM S.S. NAMOA. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell oy public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on AVedi esday, the 25th iristant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 750 TEA 207 X „ „ Terms at Sale. Samples for liquoring may he received at the rooms of the Auctioneer on and after Monday. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25. 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. CHEESE AND BUTTER. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 25th inst, at 11 o'clock sharp, 25 cases Splendid Akaroa CHEESE 30 kegs Canterbury BUTTER. Terms at Sale. TDESDAY, AUGUST 24. FORTY-THREE CASES HALL, PAK LOUR, AND CLIPPER CLOCKS. EX MACGREGOR,. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms Fort-street, on Tuesday uext, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Large and Well-assorted Invoice (including- some new shapes) of CLOCKS, comprising American Clipper Clocks, strike, time, and alarm ; Drop Octagon; Oriental GUt; Drop extra and Eoman Drop ; Gilt Column; Turret; Illonois; Doric Gilt; Comet; Winsted Gothic; Corru gated, strike, alarm, and time; Sharp and Roman Gothic ; Cottage Time :. Shell Column ; Japanese Gilt; Hanging Monagram ; Ruby Gilt; Pilot; Pet; Paragon ; and Calender Clocks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, AUGUST 23. FINE CONGOU TEA, ex ST. BRYNDALE AND SINGAPORE. TBE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction, on Monday, August 23, at 11 o'clock, 343 half-chests and boxes Fine Tea 110 half-chests Fine Tea—St. BryndaJe, §20 50 -. » „ §2 . 100 boxes Fine Tea-Singapore, § 2 39 boxf s Fine Tea—Georgina 44 pact ages Pine Tea—Anna Dorothea. Samples for liquoring to be had at the Mart, GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer. MONDAY, AUGUST 23. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court. COTTAGE AND ACRE, OTAHUHU. THE subscriber have received instruc tions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, Comfortable Four-roomed Cottage on the Mangare Road, immediately beyond the Toll-gate, and erected on an allotment being a subdivision of a piece of land situate at Otahuhu, Parish of Manurewa, County of Eden, granted to William Thomas Fairburn, the said allotment containing 1 acre 1 rood and 5 perches, and lately occupied by Mr. P. F. Martinson. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS 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, TjIAVOKED with instructions from J- Captain Burton, •will sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, early in September, due notice of which will appear, the following properties in obson and Cook-streets : IS ding 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 centves 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 had at the office of the Auctioneer, where Plans of the Property may be seem. Ternurliberal. „;