into Shortland. An inquest will be held this afternoon.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAEIER

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Native Minister's Tactics. It is considered that the reason of Sir Donald McLean remaining here perdu is to absolve himself of the responsibility of any measure the Executive may determine to bring forward during the ensuing session. Be will *ay he has been busily engaged on important native business, and was hence unable to attend Cabinet meetings on other questions. The question is privately dis cussed here of bhe Constitutional precedents of the Premier'fi absence during the session, especially when the Premier has not been sworn a Minister by the present Governor.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day,

Provincial Surveys.

In the Provincial Council last night, after a lengthy debate, the Government promised to appoint a Commission during the recess to enquire into the general question of Provin cial Surveys. Reductions. In committee on the estimates, the follow ing amounts were struck out, with the con sent of the Government: —Public buildings for Telegraph - office, Post - office, etc., £145,000; college, £8000; museum, £1360. Prom the fact of the amount for the college toeing struck out, it is now definitely under stood that the building recently erected for formal schools will be used for a college as •originally proposed by the Government. Pedestrianism. A match for £20 a-side has been arranged "between young Delaney and W. Pentecost; distance to be run 300 yards.

WELLINGTON.

(rer irress xeiegram Agency.)

This day.

The Divorce Case

In the Supreme Court, Foulkes v. Foulkes and Cross, Mr. Travers moved for a writ of habeas corpus to bring up the children of petitioner with a view to placing them in his (their father's) custody. His Honor fißiotea a writ, returnable on Saturday next

Colonial Bank.

The Colonial Bank are opening a branch In London. Yesterday, a branch of the Colonial Bank was opened at Palmers ton under charge of Mr Wm. Burton.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday. Fatal Accident—Verdict of Man-

slaughter.

A lad who fell through the cap of a bal lasting waggon was so badly mutilated by several waggons passing over ihim that he ■died in the hospital after one of his legs had been amputated. An inquest was held yes terday, and again to-day, when a jury re turned a verdict of manslaughter against John Sipbets, the man who drew the catch (a fastening) while the train was in motion.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday,

New Education Act

The Provincial Council has adopted a new Education Bill,- without alteration. The clause abolishing the Board of Education and placing the whole educational department under Government, was strongly opposed, bat without avail. The Cabmen Affair. The cabmen are again at issue with the City Council. At a meeting of the cabmen to-day, it was decided to test the legality of the city by-laws in the Magistrate's Court

Land-broking Fraud. Wainwaring Johnston, the land-broker, was committed for trial this morning, for assisting in fraudulently obtaining certifi cates to a title to certain land near Christ church,

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent), This day. Proposed Central PenarEstablishment

The Guardian strongly opposes the forma tion of a Penal Establishment on Resolution Island. It says that if Taranaki is objection able, '^amaru or Gneymouth greatly require Harbour works, on which prison labour might be advantageously employed. Want of Confidence Motion. All the papers condemn Mr. Steward's hastiness in proposing a vote of want of confidence in the Provincial Executive. The Guardian is very severe, charging the reason to audacity begotten of ignorance, and asks why should the province have confi dence in Mr. Steward, whom it has only known as one of those vultures who, with Creighton, Shepherd, and others sat upon a rail during a Parliamentary crisis, and only pronounced an opinion when assured of the future. Fatal Railway Accidents-

Yesterday a fatal accident occurred on the Awamoko railway. A. labourer named J. Kelly, a native of Dublin, employed in bal lasting operations, was emptying a truck the trap of which had not been closed, and some how fell through, becoming entangled in the engine, which was stopped at once, when the poor fellow was found in a frightfully mutilated state, his leg and arm being severed from his body. The skull was fractured and otherwise mutilated. He was brought to Oamaru by rail late in the evening and taken to the hospital, when it was found that life was extinct. A verdict of " Accidental death" was returned.

Another accident, resulting in the death of a lad of sixteen, named Fat Finnerty, occurred on the section of the Winton and Kingston Railway, by circumstances aa yet unexplained. He either fell or got thrown en to the line while the engine was in motion. A number of tracks passed over hit body, which was fearfully crushed. On examination at the, Invercargih Hospital, it was found that the boy's legs were completely smashed aad broken in several places ; one up to the knee. The whole body was bruised and lacerated, and the right arm from the hand to shoulder was a mass of mutilation. The doctors ad ministered chloroform, and proceeded to perform operations, but immediately after they had completed the amputation of the right leg, the lad expired.

Expensive Tunnel Work- Ths Times says that in four weeks the Chain Hill Tunnel will be completed, as there is only a distance of 1000 feet to go. The Star last night says a week ought to see it through, but there is much speculation Whether it will meet the Deborah Bay TunneL The contractors are five months ahead of time.

A Successful Whaling Expedition. The whaling barque Chance has arrived at the Bluff She brings 360 barrels sperm oil, equal to thirty-six tons taken since her de parture from the Bluff In May last the ' total amount taken during the nine months cruise was eighty-three tons, nearly half of which is sperm, the rest seal and elephant oil.' :;;. ;;;;■ ;-; Disreputable Election Rumour. The Chtardian's special at the Ararat elec tion telegraphs that G-amison was returned by the Catholic (party. A strange rumour waiatated about Mr Carroll* late member for

Ararat, accusing him of murder years ago. It was proved to be unfounded although it found its way into the newspapers. State of Colonial Surveys. Major Palmer's reports on the surveys of the colony was discussed at the Otago In stitute last night, Messrs. Gillies, McKerrold (chief surveyor), Arthur (provincial en gineer), and J. S. Thompson taking part. The latter supported the rapid galvanic signal in preference to the slow going primary triangulators, because it sub ordinated itself to the wants of people by its rapidity and economy, and on the ground of its equal accuracy as applied to the whole colony. It was stated by several members there wag reason for supposing the Victorian Government had lately decided upon adopt ing the system of survey introduced into the province by Mr Thompson. Training ship for Wellington and Port Chalmers. __ In the discussion on Mr Daniel's motion requesting the Colonial Government to establish a training ship at Port Chalmers, Mr Eeynolds said application had been made to the Imperial Government for two frigates, one of which it was intended to place at Wel lington and the other at Port Chalmers.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. Extension of Colonial Bank Capital At a meeting of the Colonial Bank yester day, it was resolved to place fifty thousand of thft two hundred thousand shares in the London market. Widening of Princes-street. The Lity Counc 1, at a meeting last night, resolved to advise i a solicitors te refrain from paying any awards to the Princes-street, residents. The Want of Confidence Motion. Mr Steward's vote of want of confidence in the new Executive was allowed to la pse on the advice of several member of" the Council

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

The following is a summary of the business done in the Provincial Council yesterday.

PETITIONS.

A petition was presented by Mr Cheese man from tbe Karangahape Highway District protesting against amalgamation with the proposed Eden district.—Mr Carleton also presented petitions relative to land in the North. QUESTIONS. In reply to questions Mr Reader Wood stated : To Mr Goldie : That he did not know what space was alloted to the Surgeon at the Asylum but believed there was a good deal of room lost. The Superintendent in tended to visit the buildiDg personally and would see that the most was made of the space available.—To Mr Roche : The Government would make regulations for bottle licenses under the Licensing Act if it were found desirable. To Mr.fohnstone: The A.S.P. Oo.'s contract for the East Coast services was with the General Government, Steamers should call at Gisborne each trip, weather permit ting.—The immigrants cottages at Gisborne were tendered for in Auckland. Each, cottage cost £160.—Lack of funds prevented the Government from constructing a wharf at Gisborne, although fche work was a very necessary one.- To Mr Cheeseman'• The late Superintendent and Provincial Secre tary repeatedly pressed the claim or the province to £SO,OOO for railway material and . works taken over by the General Govern ment ; but could not get any satisfactory settlement. The matter was still open.— To Mr Taylor : The Government did not think there waa any necessity for amending the Waikoukou and other road Acts specified.—To Mr Lusk: The Superintendent had given instructions for levying the next Education rate, and was endeavouring to make arrangements with the Bank of JNew Zealand to meet necessary expenditure for education until the end of the year. —To Mr Bagnall There was no specific sum stopped by the General Govern ment out of the Goldfields' revenue. The money from miners' rights did not go to the province at all, but were disbursed by the General Government.

MOTIONS. The following motions were carried :—Mr Goldie : For a return in detail of matters connected with timber cut by Mr Lundon at Hokianga.—Mr Hamlin : That it would be a boon to the settlers of Pollock Settlement for the steamer to call there.—Sir Robert Douglas : That £600 (for a wharf at Whangarei Heads) and £800 (for a road from Maungakaramea to Whangarei) be appropriated from any sum available for public works.—Mr Hamilton : That the road from Wairoa to Waiuku be declared a main road. —Mr Johnston : That £100 be granted towards the Benevolent Society at Gisborne.—Mr Dargaville : That it is desirable that the telegraph be extended to Kawaka, Maungaturoto, and Northern Wairoa.—Considerable discussion ensued on Mr Roche's motion condemning the pur chase of native lands by private speculators. The following amendment framed by Mr Oarleton and Mr Roche jointly, was ulti mately carried, "That in the opinion of this Council it is against the interests of this province that the General Government should allow private individuals to make, to the exclusion of others, direct purchases of native lands proclaimed under the " Public Works Act, 1870." Various papers were laid on the table.—The Council proceeded to the election of member. of the Board of Education.—The following names were pro posed :—Dr. Campbell, Messrs. Prime, Ball, Dargaville, Hurst, Reed, Rees, Carleton, and May. Messrs. Reed, Huret, and Carleton dec'ined being nominated.-Dr. Campbell, Messrs Prime, Ball, and May were elected.— A motion by Mr Hurst for £25 increase to the salary of the Relieving Officer, was with drawn after some adverse remarks by Messrs Swanson and Wood. - On the motion of Mr Lundon the desirableness of police accom modation at Hokianga was affirmed.—The debate on Mr Lundon's motion for the trans fer of various reserves at Onehunga_ to the governing body of the town was adjourned till next day (to-day;.—On the motion of Captain Peacocke the following grants to Highway Boards were recommended :— Mount Wellington Highway Board, £100 ; Pakuranga Hiehway Board, £50 ; Paparoa Highway Board, £50; and Puranga Creek Highway Board, £50.— A motion by Mr Lusk for £100 to improve the road between Waipu and Mangawai was carried.—Mr Reed moved that £150 be granted for the improvement of the main North road leadirfg from Devonport. —The Provincial Treasurer said the motions for money grants could only become a first claim on any money that might become available. The motion was negatived and all other money motions withdrawn.

TEAVBLIiINa EXPENSES AND CAB-HIRE. In moving for the printing of various returns, Mr May thought that under the head contingencies the items £475 13s, for travelling expenses (including the late Super intendent's visit to East Coast settlements) and £194 158, cab-hire, were excessive.—Mr Reed explained that the late Superinten dent visited the out-districts with the object of making arrangement for special settle ments, and to make enquiries as to proposed alterations in the highway system. The trip was encouraged by the General-Government, and particularly by Mr Vogel, who promised that the steamer Luna should be placed at his Honor's service. He was strongly of opinion that had they known that the ex penses of conveyance would not be defrayed by the General Government, in the absence of the Luna, neither the Superintendent nor the members of the Executive would have started on the expedition. With re-. ard to the cab hire he did not think that he

had personally incurred more than ■ ten shil lings of the amount.—Mr Dignan said he' accompanied the Superintendent North, and received his travelling expenses very reluc tantly. He paid them away in a manner which he did not care to inform the Council of. (Hear.) He did not go to the East Coast. The Supreme Court Site "Road Bill, author ising a road next Darby's Thistle Hotel, for which £500 had been paid, passed all its stages. Also the bill to regulate the leasing of the old Supreme Court site. , INSPECTOR OF "WEIGHT.* AND MEASURES. On the motion of Mr Wood the item £150 for Inspector of Weights and Measures was struck out, the Provincial Treasurer stating that £250 would be voted for an additional Sergeant of police, whe would discharge the duties. The motion abolishing the office of Inspector was opposed by Mr Dignan, who said it would be unfair to discharge the pre sent officer, who had performed his duties so long; but the Council expunged the item on a division by 14 to 8.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. MIKADO WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO HAILS.

The mail steamsliip Mikado is signalled as

we go to press.

Late Telegram.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Moa Bones Found-

The gum-diggers intend petitioning Parlia ment against the flax. They are greatly

enraged. Mr George Thome, jun., has found tbe bones of a moa and chick at Parua. %y He intends sending them to the Auckland Institute.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Tawhiao arrived from Kawhia yesterday. He is now at Kaipiha. His child is bad with the measles.

Numerous canoes are down to-day with wheat realising 5s a bushel.

LATE SHIPPING.

EXPORTS

Per W. W. Smith, for London :—Shipped at Lyttelton : 252 tanks wheat. Royes, Stead and Co ; 73 cases tallow, Birch and Co. ; 41 casks, Miles and r<o. ; 346 hides, G. Gould. Shipped at Auckland: 532 bags copra, A. Buckland ; 12 bags tailings, 4 cases personal effectr, H. Cucksey ; 5 boxes type, Daily Southern Cross ; 20 vases gum, Henderson and Macfarlane ; 8 hhds. sperm oil, 4 casks of cocoanut oil, 5 bundles of whale bone, J. Si Macffarlane ; 22 bales of wool, J. Osborne and Co. ; 59 bags of copra, 153 cases shell, Owen and Graham ; 9 bales wool, Stone Bros. ; 24 cases turn, VI. Taylor ; 26 casks tallow, 1 cask copper, 10 baits wool, Watt Bros. ; 1 case effects, 1 case photographs, Upton and Co. ; I case almanacs, S. W. Hill; 16 cases stores, Colonial Government Stores Department; 1 case effects, S. Breggam; 1 parcel old rope 633 cases gum, 35 casks sperm oil, 2 cases whalebone, 1 bundle whale bone Henderson and Macfarlane; 20 casks tallow, 13 casks of glue pieces, 1655 horns, 55 bags shank bones 24 bags thigh bones, 3 caskß whale oil, Alfred Smart; 11 bales wool, L. D. Nathan ; 5 cases pears, R. Brewin, 218 do. gum, 5 bales wool, 1 pkge. curios, Owen and Graham ; 356 cases gum, 6 casks, Brown Campbell and Co.— N.Z.S. Co. agents.

Per Star of the South for Dunedin from Levuka : 51 bales fibre, Fiji Banking Com pany. For Napier :25 cases champagne, L. D. Nathan ; 4 crates, 2 cases 1 keg, Kemp thorne ; 1 case, New Zealand Insurance Co.; 1 pge trees, Mason Bros; 1 case blinds, M. H. Busby ; 2 kegs whitelead, Philips & Co ; 1 case, Winks & Hall; 2 cases, Oxley Bros ; 1 theodolite, 1 tripod, Peacock; 1 truss, A. Clark and t<on ; 225 pieces timber, G. Hold ship. For Lyttelton : 1 hhd glass, Wilthew. For Dunedin- 1 drum paint, Henderson and Co ; 9 hhds ale, 8 empties, W. Smith ; 3 casks, 4 cases, Wilthew ; 33 empties, 18 hhds ale, J. Reid.—A.S.P. Co., agents.



W/ANTEib KNOWN, that I sell » * Genuine Wheeler and Wilson's Genuice Singer, and all Sewing Machine* on Monthly, and Cash P»yments —W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. WANTED irnmediately7 a tho roughly domesticated respectable young Girl in a family of two.—Apply Mrs Hy. Bewin, Somerset Place, Graf ton Road. •_ WANTED, a General Servant in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Haase, Uew street. College Koad. ANTED, a respectable Boy as Apprentice to the Manufacturing business. —Apply E. Waters, Queen-street. WAIN TED, a Situation as Plain Cook by a respectable Person.—Apply to N.W.. Post-office, Hewmaiket, WXNTED, a good Cook for a Kes taurant; none but a competent person nee apply to Gardiner's Thames Dining Booms, Queen street Wharf. - WANTED, a respectable young Girl to assist in housework.-Apply for address at the Star office. WAISTKD, a Girl about 13 or 14, to assist in housework.—Apply at once Mrs De Jongh, corner of Mount and Symonds-streets. W~ ANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 to 16.— Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt-street, opposite Wincent-street. j ANTED, a smart > outh • one accustomed to ride for Butcher's ordeis — Apply to W. J. Messenger, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant— Apply to Mrs Kenderdine, Kden-street ANTED, a smart intelligent Youth ; one with sonre knowledge of the Grocery business preferred.- For address, apply office of this paper ANTED, to Charter a Vessel from 25 to 60 tons register.—Apply at once to the Waverley Hotel. ; WANTED, a young Man to mark Billiards, and occasionally wait at table.— Apply at the Albert Hotel. Queen-street WANTED, an Man to drive a.team of Horses; references required.— Apply to Warnock Brothers, at the Works, cox's Creek. WANTED, a Boy to drive an Engine—Apply, to Warnock Brothers, at the Works, Cox's Creefc. ' WANTED, by a young man, a situation in a store; is willing to make him self generally useful; would accept a small salary at commencement.-Address "Argo," office of this, paper - ANTED, three Carpenters. — Apply to W, Oliver, Queen-street ANTED to LET, Furnished Apartments, with or without Board or attendance —For addresp, inqnire of this paper. ANTED, by an Engineer, a Situation either in a Sawmill or Chemical Works ; is a thoroughly practical man.r-Address J. S., Mrs Lucas, bottom of ParnelL W~A N T~EX>, by a middle-aged woman, a Bitu»tion as General Servant.— Apply ' B. Star office A PPRENTICES wanted for Boot XJL Trade —Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefleid street WA JS TE D, a Coacbsmith, for Naptor ; unit be a good hand.— Apply W. Phillips * Son, 05 and 97, Qiw«n-itreet. , ..,,



mj^jte nr.BE s.s ' PHXEBE' will '*BW_nPS; 1' leave Onehunga Wharf TO. Yfltsjewe^ jiORKOW AFTKfcN ON, at 2 "sSWSBSfe o'clock. The Latest Trpin for pas sengers leaves AuckUnd at 11.10 a.m. This notice is in consequence of the Mail Steamer being signalled just as ws are going to press. _^ __ =w _,,^^, WANTED, a strong active Lad to assist in the Store and be generally usefnl. R. Baird, Victoria Seed Store, WANTED TO RENT, a good House of not less than 6 rooms and kitchen, and within 15 minutes walk of Post Office.—Address " Bank," Star office. ANTED, a good General Ser vant.—Apply to Mrs Sinclair, Hazelbank, Bymonds-street. , WANTED, a Girl from 12 to 13 years-Apply Prince Albert Hotel, One h :nga. ANTED Known, that Furniture of every deSOription is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Be&Toom Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Slrtx, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Eeds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc. etc., at T. &H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse"* 148. Queen-street. ANTED. 500 torn o Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, LeM, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, <S»c, at BATTYE •& CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. M 033, Manager ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. 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 Nursery 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 climate during eleven years experience as a practical Hort. ■ culturist. Sole agefli for Mason Brothers. ANTED KNOWN—Ii. IL Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafield View and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. NB. L H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. WAJNTJfiU, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakofleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tilea, Iron-bark Shafts, Bpo*ea, and Red-tfhm Felloes, *c *c. alwav» '« hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand \ki AJMT E D to BELL (cheap), * * White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. V. B - Highest price given for all kinds of old metal.— ALFRJID BB4AKT, next to Blue Poßt. Victoria-street. \Aj ANTED KKOWJN, that D. » V Goldib is prepared to supply all kind* of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Monl dings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _c.,_c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house atreat. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—A * dress «ta.k Office \XTaNTED KNoWN.—That Elli- W man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hors"», Caitle. Sheep &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises. Pores, and Cnts ot every kind. Kirat-rate local tea'imoninls may be se- non application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen street



MRS. JANE DOIXMAN will please leave her address at the Stab office for her Cousin, lately arrived per ship Dunedin. T 0. Gh T. A Free Entertainment in connection with the above Order will be held TO-NIGHT, and every Saturday night, in the rooms of the V.M.C.A., Wellesley-street. Doors open at 730 p.m. A good programme pro vided. The public invited. Public Works Offices (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington. May 7.1875. "T ENDERS are invited for the erect l ion of a Custom-house at Kaipara, in the Pro vince of Auckland. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings' m*y be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect' Wellington, and at the Public Works Office, Auck land. Tenders, addressed to the Hen. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Custom-house, Kuipaia," will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to noon of TUESDAY, the 15th day of June, 1875. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original Tender and depotit are lodged with the nearest District or .Resident Engineer, at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. rrT~O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, 29th instant, for the Erection of a Seven-roomed Villa Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. a—x^ T7OR SALE, a seven-roomed isTTT fi§J JO House, outhouse, &c, and Free fP 'I'laafc bold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, £230. A Four-roomed Cottage fn.Newton. Price, £125. An Allotment, 185 x 300 links, with three Cottages thereon, in Frankiin-street, Freeman's Bay. Price, £300. Apply to HENKY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. rpo 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. DE YON P ORT.-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. (O LET, that House now in the occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Koadi —For particulars, apply to John Henderson, Painter, 53,' Qu* en-street. IN consequence of their offices being required for alterations in the Building, the uridersigned have removed to No. 22, Insurance Buildings. VICKEES & DAVIES. pARNELL Ttf"TJRSE£tIES. MASON BROS. HHAKE this opportunity of thanking their patrons -*• ■ 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 tx the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to, Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at . . : ; ME. ROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Q U E E N ■ S""T R E E T, Town Agent. ipj R E W A X D~. LOST, a Plan of some Property at Newmarket, with the owner's name written at large on the back of it. Anyone returning the same to Joseph Osborne, Newmarket, will receive the above reward LOST, a Small Parcel, containing Locket and some hair. Finder will receive 10s. reward on returning it to this office. LOST, an Inverness Cape, near the Breakwater. Finder rewarded on retaining it to Jno Young, at T. & B. Morrin's ■pUNCI OF KEYS LOST. LOBt, a Bunch of Small Keys.—Any person bring- Jng tbam to the Star office will be rewarded.



pRINCE OP WALES THEATRE. Mr George Darrell begs to announce positively the Last Night of the lireat Drama, THE STREETS OF NEW YOBK! Last Night of The Streets of New York! Last Night of The Streets of New "Sokk Last Night of The Great Snow Scene! Last Night of The Exciting Fire Scene S TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), LAST NIGHT ! OF THE STREETS OF NEW YORK !! ! FRIDAY—Re-appearance of Mrs Geo. Darrell, THE MARBLE HEAHT! Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6a; Pit, Is. ; Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. TO-NIGHT! Tfl-jHQHT! GEAND CONCERT Under the especial patronage of CAPTAIN CHAPMAN, AND THE Of FICERS OF H.M.S, roiDO.' HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOK, F. L. PRIME, Esq., And the LEADING CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. MrsMITCtfBLL has the honor to announce that, assisted by Miss CHRISTIAN (who has kindly riven her services), the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, the PONSONBY MUSICAL SoCIKTY, the CITY BA.ND, and other Friends, she will give her ANNUAL CONCERT in the CEORAL HALL THIS EVENING, MAY 27. PROGRAMME. Part I. Selection. "Der Freiachutz ''—(Weber). Song—Gentleman Amateur Song " Sing on, sing on, ye little birds '—Madame ' Moller Chorus, " March of the Men of Harlech" Song, "Muriel—Mrs Mitchell Pianoforte 8010-Mrs Woolley ". _ Duet, "Th 9 Singing Lesson" (Baniett)-Mrs Mitchell and Gentlemon Amateur Song, - Wiil he cmc ?' (Sullivan) Mi»s Christian Waltz, "Barndeulelder" (Strauss) —Band Interval of ten minutes. Paht 11. March' " Gruss an mem Veterland" (Gung'l)—Band Song "Hpirit of Spring" (Langton Williams,—Mrs Mitchell Song " Vashii" (Bordese) — Gentleman Amateur Duet. " Tel Rumenti"—Mrs Mitchell and Mlv Christian Part Song. " O hush thee, my baby" (Sullivan) Song, " Auld Robin Gray "«. Miss Christian® Clarlnette Duet-Messrs 'mpey and Turrell Chorus (soprano obbligato. Mrs Mitchell)—" Tramp, now Tramp" (Bishop). God Save the Queen ! Conductors—J. Browne, Esq., and Mr Mitchell. Doors open at 7.30 ; Concert at 8 p m Admission : Body of the Hall, 2a 6d ; Gallery, 1«. Book of Words ma; be obtained on the, evening of performance, 6d each Tickets may be had at Mesna Upton & Co; and Mr Wayte's TO-NICHT "TO NIGHT I QITY HALL. SATURDAY NEXT, MAY 29. UNDER THE PATRONAGE, AND WITH THE KIND PERMISSION OF CAPTAIN CHAPMAN, H.M.S. DIDO, A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT To Mr. D Cope (Professor of Music), Will be given by the AMATEUR STAB Iff I IT S T BELS OF H.M.S. DIDO. To commence at 8 o'clock. Consisting of Comic and Sentimental Songs, Chorus, Overtures by the Band, Harp Fantasia, and Solos on Violin and English Con certina by Mr Cope. Concluding with a Grand Comic Ballet, entitled— LOVE IN A TUB! Prices" of * dmission:—Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Is. Tickets may be obtained from Mr Upton, station*.-, Mr Brown's and Mr Turrell's Music Warehouses, Queen-street; also from Mr Cope, Karangahape Road, Newton. ■[TIBERNIAN DALL. OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. A Ball will be held in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on the Ist of June, to celebrate the Anniversary of the Otahuhu Branch, No. 90, of the A.H.A.C B S. Tickets 10s 6d, may be obtained from any of the members. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock. Ladies admitted by circular only.



DONSONBY HALL. FRIDAY, THE 28th MAY, THE PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will pres»nt BYRON'S MUSICAL BTTRLETTA, FRA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. T. JAMES'S LITBRAKT ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, Jnne 1, 1876. Programme in future advertisement. Tickets, Is each, may be bad at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. FOR SALE, OR TO LET ON LEASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street. Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden The House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c, apply to GEO. W. BINNEY. If OK SALE, in Liverpool-street, A/ behind the College, a Freehold Verandah Cottage of four rooniß ■with good well and allotment. Very cheap—.£llo cash. For Sale, in Upper Pitt-street, seven minutes walk from the Post Office, two thoroughly well-finished six-roomed Houses, with Kitchenß, and every con venience ; water laid on tanks; well, with pnmp, 4c, &c. At present let to good tenants for 14s per week each. Insured for £400. A bargain -£500. Part of the money may remain on mortgage at &% For Sale, a Freehold House, with good well and allotment, in Napier-street. Lowest price, £140. For Sale, 113 acres of Land for £250, #-mile from the Papakura Valley Station; a decided bargain. An acre of Volcanic Land, with three-roomed House, fenced and planted with trees, at Mount Eden. Price, £112. . For Sale, Land, Houses, Allotments, &C, &C , in every part of the City and Suburbs. Also, Houses, Land, &c.; wanted to buy at good prices. Every kind of Commission business attended to without trouble to clients. R. C. GREENWOOD, House, Land, and General Commission A gent, ■■ Market House. rpEND'PRS will be received till noon .1 on Saturday, the 29th instant, for Cleaning the interior of the Post Office Building. Specifications to be seen at the office of the Collector of Customs. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. THOMAS HILL, ' Collector. Custom House, Auckland, 2fcth May, 1875. DAMP WALLS. DAMP WALLS. DAMP WALLS! . PETRIJF YING LIQUID, Manufactured by the Liverpool. Silicate Paint Co. Damp Walls cured by the Petrifying Liquid at the small cost of 7d per yard superficial, in Auckland, by Tliob. Kelly. And on sale at my yards, Cook-street (the rear of Bevage, Coachpainter), the above named Liquid, wholesale and retail, where frill particulars can be obtained. THOMAS KELLY, Plabtkrbb awp SfcATia,



■VTEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention to bis New took of AUTUMN AND Tffl INT ER Dress Materials, Which embrace all the different styles and textures procurable, have been purchased in large quantities at a discount, and are offered at a Small Advance on Cost, mvch below the prices charged by any House in the City. PLAIN & FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweede, Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, Victoria Cords, *c, &c, &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Black Silks just opened, and will be Bold at 20 per cent, below usual prices! A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At 1/% per yard, worth 1/6 MOURNING GOODS! •-. ~~ "^~"~^~~~~"~ ~"~~~~~~ & ft Black French Merinos, 2 O § Henrietta Cloths, aj * Paramattas, § S French Twills, Alpacas, § go g *c.,&c, &c. - W i saooe onmanoK A Heavy Stock, and the Prices moder^e. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF blankets, quilts, sheetings, table: linens, long curtains,' • &c., &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland. GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices! ' . A HEAVY OVERSTOCK of CLOTHING To be Sold at a DUccunt. .'■'■' i'" i , ■..'■'.. i HEAVY REDUCTIONS Have bksh Made in thx CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. rpo TAILORS.—The finest assort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in . Auckland, and the prices charged for cut lengths about 1)4% more than the Wholesale Price by the Piece. WHITE, CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, &c, &c, ■ At the Very Lowest Prices ! H. A TKI NS, (Late Hat k Hon*yman).



MILLINEBY AND STIUWM^KING ESTABLISHMENT. | WBLLKBLIY~STBUI WIST. MRSi ROUNTREE Has the pleasure to intimate to her patron* and 'i friends that her Winter tstock of Chaste Design in MILLINERY and STRAW-WOKK, is now OPJ3N for msP-KCTION. Th? only House in he City which imports and makes up Straw Work in unique and Parisian Fashion!. Ladles kept on the premises in the manufacture. LADIES' ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. There is a vacancy for a few Apprentices and Improver*. . £wx "DRQ- ESPECULADOR jgi*£jg|^v X) I\ROM LYITj&LION-. jgPBKSJnE^ This vessel being now alongside the "■^"■^^•^llß -vvhaTf, Consignees are requested to present Bills of Lading, pay freight, and obtain Delivery Orders, without delay. . f Car K o when landed to be at Consignees risk, and unless removed by 6 p.m. each day, Will be stored at Consignees expense. „, ___ I HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. L Agents. ? UCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. A Meeting of the above Corps will be held in Capt. Mowbrays Office, Queen-street. TO-MORROW even ing, the 28th inst., at half-past 7. ■ A. P. HORVE, Secretary. ■ npHE UNDERSIGNED HA V E O N SAL E— PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle StfER aY—Superior qualities and brands, bottled ana \ in butts, hhds, qr.casM, and octaves BRANDY-Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit dv Bouche's and De Lasge Fils, in flasks and half-flasks W.I. RUM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-ca«ks WHJSKY-Dunville's, Greenless and CoWlles, Sherriff alslay, JohnKrasers Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, DunviUe s, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk [ Boord's, Booth's, Burnett's, and Bernard a, In cai« SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarU and , GEKJtVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand In red and green cases ; J H. Henke's Hollands, in stone j «s and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGKR WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARET—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, 8t Julien, *C. MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer- ; anzen l ~ __ 1. CHAM.PAGNE—CIiquofs. Perrler Jouets, Moeta Covlin'*. and Te cossy'* SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard's quarts and LINDJSMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK AND CLABET Ist growth , ~ . AMERICAN LTGfIT WINK (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant'a, and , Allsopp'a ' '■ BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's. Blood's, Guinness s and Watkiu's, bottled by By ass LIME JUICE CORDlaL—Gillon and Co's plntsand qu*rts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCER'KS, comprising—Belmont, Stearins, On kerit, and Field "s Caudles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Bennetts, Baltpetre, Blatking. Blue, Sardine! Pickles Reckett and Son's FRENCH BLUB TiSAS and SO GABS M | PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS-N028.5.,in 500 boxes, La Caobas. Al beurne, iquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, E li, Erota, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Grena , dinan, &c. „ . _ „ TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrlch Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Bicycle, &c ! PAJNTS —Carson's Anticorrosion, red and atone . colour: Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Putty, Patent Briers, &c. Hodßon and C..'« White Zinc and White L*ad, in 28>b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseet* in drums and barrels, Colza in drums, and < owner's Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARE'S VAKNISHES ; OAK VaßNlßH—Blnndell, Spence and Co's, in case», containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe. Manilla, 801 l Rope, Hambro line, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long V ax. Canvass. Woolpackß, Scrim, and Corn sacks Composition' Nails for Mnntz Metal > "«■ Sheet Zinc, No 11,12, ii Indents executed for all kinds Of goods. ' BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. *X O T I 0 E. MR. H. CUCKSEY Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is leaving Auckland for London in the b.b. Mikado, via Sydney and Melbourne, and that he in prepared to execute any commissions intrusted to him with care and despatch, on the moet liberal terms Knowing the wants of the colonies, he will* be able to select goods of the most suitable kinds. As all business shall be done personally, bpth in the English and Continental markets, H.C. will have every facility of buying at the lowest rates. No extra commissions charged for buying in foreign markets. H.C. will be open to receive consignments, at Home, of merchandise of every kind for Private or i Public Sale, on the most liberal terms. HENRY CUCKSEY, General Colonial Commission Agent, 2, Wellington Terrace, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, Kent, S.E ,l,ondon; And 240, Queen-street, Auckland. GEORGE SIBBIN AUCTIONEER, [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cant. LESS THAN PRESENT RATES, I payments prompt. CORNER MART, Queen and Wyndham-streets. _, Auckland. April 29,1875. ■ • -t. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. v ARTHUR'S MART. PO TJ L TR V—Fowls, Turkeys, Trucks, Geese. Pigeons, *c _'■ . PRODUCE—Canterbury Bacon and Hams. Waiuku Bacon and bams, Taranaki Butter, Wangarei Bntt»r Potatoes, Onions, Apples. Pears >■>» GBOCKRIEs-Tea, Surer, Treacle, *c .: HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS,— Brnshware, Earthenware, Kitchen Utensil*. pumps &c. 1 FRIDAY, MAY 28. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HTHB Subscribers will sell at the 1> mart, Fort-street, on Friday next. 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBIS. ( -......;; ■ . &C.,;-. ,*c. mmiWJ/i ■ SAMUEL COOBRA.NE & SON, | Auctioneers. FRUIT AND JAM SALE. POSTPONEMENT IN CONBEQUBNCE OF THE \ STORMY STATE OF THE WBABHBB. NC FRTJIT, 4c, has yet been landed from the Jane, from Hobart Town, therefore the Sale, advertised to take place T -DaY, t U postponed untU MONDAY. y R, ARTHUR, Auctioneer. ~ TUESDAY, JUNE I. THE subscriber has r? / - • tions from the ProprieK- v ■ v,"; v,, Manufactory to sell by an ■ / c* . * . .- -j the whole of the stock" , / • . ' itieet, opposite the f ;. .-• /; ;;,' •■- ..i . ;.■ ,- ; In oonseqor "'■"'•• ? -'■-,••' v,'" .■•:'"" / | Una* to he- ~4■ ■ •.«*-; '"-£• ?• ■ ''/ '■' ■?P -^-- ■. ' . ; | DAT Jf,;/_. vj; i£ ,^ ; , k\ •, : -,- :: :; s . •..; ,-I