The plaintiff, a gardener resident in Auck land, is the surviving husband of Mary Bund deceased. Defendant is trustee under a will made by the deceased Mary Bond, in f&Vcur of her daughter, married to defendant. The prffeent argument is to determine whether Mr Witheford is entitled to retain the title deeds of land in section 23 city of Auckland, which the above mentioned will conveys to him in trus*, and which the plaintiff main tains reverts to the eldest son as heir-at-law. Mr Whitaker appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Hesketh for defendant. The arguments on both sides turned upon the manner in which the English Common law was affected by the " Conveyancing Orders " of the colony. The case was proceeding when our reporter hit. ;; :

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Ohinemuri Trial Crushing. The trial crushing f i om the Karangahake claim, Ohinemuri, is still progressing and is maintaining a show for an aveiage of 2ozs. to the ton. Latest from Tairua- There is nothing new from Tairua. Mr Beech, the manager of the Prospectors' claim has arrived on the ground and will at once start a drive to intersect the reef on the low level. Caledonian and Cure The Caledonian had a fair show of gold in the bottom level to-day. The Cure had also a good show of gold in the stopes. Crushing is progressing satis factorily.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. The Tokatea. The Tokatea manager reports little news The Company continue getting a little gold in the stope of the Peep o' Day leader. There are 301bs picked stone from it during the week. He thinks crushing dirt will pay well. He is taking out a good crushing from the stopes going in No. 1 rise in the Sie-ge level. The City of Auckland has 191bs specimens. The mine is looking well. The Plutua mine started crushing at its own battery on Wednesday. The Bismarck tunnel is within 70ft of the Tokatea boundary. A little gold is seen in the stone. Bennett's battery 13 in want of water to start with ; paddocks full of Tokatea and Bismarck stuff. This being St. George's Day, the banks are closed and it is a semi-holiday. Milne's new furnace started this morning casting a lining for the Nil battery.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Bankruptcy Court. The first sitting in bankruptcy in the Waikato was held to-day here, in the new Court-house, before Thomas Montgomery, Esq., Clerk of the Court, when John Simp son, of Te Awamutu, bricklayer, was adjudged a bankrupt. Before commencing the business, Mr Whitaker, on behalf of the bar, in an exceedingly able speech, compli mented Mr Montgomery upon the courteous, able, and efficient manner, in which that gentleman always performed his duties in the Resident Magistrate's Court, and ex pressed the fullest confidence that he would also do so in his present position.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, The I ona's Passengers.

Arrivals : Colonist, Speedwell. Depar tures : Gem and Ebenezer, for Auckland. lona for Auckland, passengers : Mr F. Loyd, wife and family, Messrs Coates, Archard, Montgomery, Hoxie, McLeod, Goldie, Vickery, Johnson, Hobbs, Blackewridge, Adamson and others.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.) \ This day. Sailed : Clyde, last night. The Comet newspaper will meet with universal support.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Land Board Squabbles- There was warm work at the Land Board meeting yesterday. Mr Tolmie, M.H. EL., complained strongly of the imputations thrown out against his character by mem bers of the Board, in saying that he had brought pressure to bear in getting land sold at Kuriwas, and had improperly obtained tra velling expenses from the Board. The ex pressions complained of were withdrawn, and the Board expressed itself satisfied with the explanation. Afterwards Messrs Reid and Thomson had several passages at arms over the report of the committee of enquiry re the sale of railway reserves at Reidtown. The committee reported itself unable to find any one on whom the responsibility rested of supplying the land office with informa tion as to the reserves required for General Government purposes, and recommended, in order to avoid similar complications in future, that an officer be appointed to systematically perform the duty. On Mr Reid stating he had pointed out a mode of avoiding such mistakes in future, the Chief Commissioner declined to give effect to it. Mr Thomson said as the Government was responsible for the Survey Department he declined any re sponsibility. Mr Reid then complained of the refusal of the Chief Commissioner to meet the Executive, and of his offensive manner. Mr Thomson replied that he had j communicated ' with the Superintendent. ' Mr Reid observed there was too much of that kind of thing. The Board condemned Mr Thomson's refusal to accept the responsi bility, and minuted a resolution requesting him to carry out the recommendation of the report. Mr Thomson added a memo, that he would do what he could, but had not the means. The Land Board is causing much dissatisfaction. The National Insurance Company. The National Insurance report to be sub mitted on May 10th shows the receipts for the half year to be £43,865 ; expenditure, £24,291. The directors recommend placing £1500 to the Reserve fund which now stands at £35,000, and a dividend of 10 per cent., bsorbing £2,500, carrying forward to next half year a balance of £2074.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) j This day. Arrival of the William Davie. Arrived : William Davie, from London, after a 102 days passage. Time Was lost at tha couuTjene.nient, when heavy westerly weather was encountered from the 14th to the 24th, and scarcely any distance was made during their continuance. Afterwards aad a fair weather passage. Seven days were lost in equatorial doldrums. Th* trades were good, and also the westerlies and in the Southern Ocean. Seven-des. ha occurred—all children but one, and two births. The passengers mtthber 170,'atid are healty and of a superior class. ''' .The Drought. ' \Xm drought has long prevailed here. Rain much wanted. Water for. household

purposes is scarce. The weather inclines to break.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The Reported Wreck False. The reported wreck atCastiePoint is totally false. The report was circulated by a man just arrived in town, and believed for a few h^urs, but on enquiry was found to be false.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Landing the Salmon Ova. The ship Timaru has arrived at the Bluff, 105 days from Glasgow. Eight deaths ecctirred on the passage, three of which were from .scarlatina; the last case occurred on the 23rd of March. She brings 184 immigrant?, all well, and they are likely to be landed to morrow afternoon. The captain undertook the breaking-out process of the ova. A large boat provided with appliances, was quickly sent alongside to receive the boxes contain ing the ova, the unpacking of which occupied until 3 p.m. No person being allowed on board, it was impossible to see the appear ance of the inside of the packing. The boat came alongside the wharf at 3.30 p.m., ane landed the first batch, which was put in the railway trucks. The ice appears to have kept well. The balance of the ova will bd landed about 6 p.m. ; a special train will then convey it to within a short distance of the ponds.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Thursday. The Paterson- The General Government will remove the wreck of the Paterson, and clear the river. The Ironsand Works Mr Werer and Mr Fraser, of the firm of Fraser and Thine, Auckland, during the Steamei's stay yesterday, visited the Iron sand Works. Both gentlemen expressed their satisfaction at the way the works were proceeding, and spoke highly of the workman ship in the erection of the furnace.

GREYMOUTH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Thursday. The Coal Company. A meeting of the Greymouth Coal Com pany was held to-day, when forty-five share holders were present. A great number of Dunedin ones were represented by proxy. The mine is declared to be in good working order, the machinery efficient, and wheu the rail is completed, forty to fifty tons per day can be supplied. The mine is estimated to supply coal for fifty or sixty years. Dr Morice as representing the Dunedin share holders, proposed that the meeting do Btand adjourned until May 4. Carried.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Superintendent has received a tele gram from Christchurch that the Governor will arrive there on the 3rd of May, and it is rumoured that the members of the Dunedin Club will be requested to vacate Fern Hill Eouse to make room for the vice-regal party. There is some understanding by which members are required to give up the use for one month each year for two years. The Club at the present time is full.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Next Meeting of Parliament. Ministers expect Parliament to be called togebher in the middle of July. Mr Vogel leaves home by the next San Francisco mail. He will be here a fortnight or three weeks before the meeting of Parliament.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr O'Shea reports flour, £10 10a to £11 10s ; oatmeal, £25 ; barley pearl, £23 ; oats, 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; wheat, none ; bran Is 3d ; potatoes, £4 10s ; maize, 7s 6d; hams and bacon none; cheese, IOJd. CHRISTCHURCH. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Ball to the Governor. The citizen's ball in honor of the Governor and Lady Normanby last night was a great success. About 250 ladies and gentlemen were present. The Governor opened the ball with Mrs Rolleston, the Superintendent dancing with Lady Normanby, the Mayor with Mrs Packe, and Colonel Packe with the Mayoress. At the supper, the toast of the Governor was proposed by the Superin tendent in complimentary terms. The Governor in replying, said he was astonished at the evidences of progress seen on every band since his arrival. He had been to runny young colonies, but few which showed more j striking proof of go-aheadism than Canterbury. To-day, the Governor and Lady Nor manby attend the races. The weather is dull, but fine. The races promise to be a great success. There are large entries for each event. The Sisters Euvalli. The difference between the Sisters Duvalli and the morning papers continues. The sisters issued posters refecting on th. re porters of the morning papers, which now totally ignore the performance of the sisters. Opening the Salmon Ova. The subject of establishing a city corn exchange is being revived. A private telegram from Invercagill states that one box of salmon ova, received by the Timaru, was opened with very unsatisfactory results. ' Grain Market. The export prices, free on board, at Lyttel ton are : Wheat, 3s 9d; oats, 3s ; Flour, £9 10s to £10 10s ; bran, £4 10s to £5 10s ; cheese, lOd; wheat and oats firm in conse quence of the farmers holding back for higher rates. The stock in merchants hands is getting low.

REV. CHARLES CLARK ON "THE TOWER OF LONDON."

Thousands of our citizens who had the privilege of listening to the eloquent, bio graphical, and critical orations some months ago by the Rev. Charles Clark on "Dickens," " Goldsmith," and " Christmas in the olden time," will be glad to learn that Mr Clark is again in Auckland; and to-night he will deliver his celebrated lecture on "The Tower of London," a subject full of intense his torical interest. The famous tower, of which Harrison Ainsworth dreamed and Hepworth Dixon wrote, is associated with the murders of some of the greatest men of the past. The heads of patriots and poets have fallen be neath the headsman's axe on Tower Hill, and no cultivated person can look upon that rude eminence without a feeling of shame for deeds perpetrated by superstitious and bigotted men. Ono cannot gaze on that hill without thinking of Howard,. Essex, Sir Thomas More, Anne Bolteyn, Lady Jane, the patriotic Sydney, and Sir Walter Raleigh, whe found solace-in writing his "History of the world," and proving in. the words of Lovelace, that :— Ston£ walls do not a prison make, Nor iroij-barfl a cage; i .-■. v Minds, Ihnbcent and*(juiet, fcUre * Th^t for an hermitage. I .Mr\'Ghjk[', : 'mji_ deal with these noble i characters to *nigfi. in his lebttire .n "The j Tower"of |x>i|dbn," and describe its various j toy^ra tae»iQ?4er ojTtiieL young princes j

the stealing of the crown jewels, and witf draw a tableaux of English history ; closing with a peroration on " * -ur modern liberties " The lecture will b _ fi a *ghs with much interest and those who desire to learn something of the life of our ancestors with the view of Comparing them with present educational and religious advantages, Will not regret visiting the Choral Hall this evening and listening to the condensed history of the times of Henry and Elizabeth of England, from the lips of the Rev. Charles 01? rk. At Messrs Upton's this morning there was a good demand for tickets for to-night, for all paits of the hall. It is well-known that, by a singular historical coincidence, St. George's Day is also the birthday of Shakespeare, With whose name the history of the " Tower of London" will ever be associated ; aid in commemoration of the event* the Rev. Charles Clark, in the course of his lecture to night, will recite " Clarence's Dre.m" from Richard 111.

(FEB STAB CABBIEB PIGEON J

WAIWERA (Hot Springs.) April 23, 1875, at 2.15 p.m. Yesterday's steamer brought again some fresh visitors. By the Lady Bowen, which left at 1.30 p.m. only three passengers proceeded to town from here. Three acres of fine ground behind the hotel, are now ploughed and being converted into a garden. Several families are eipScted tomorrow, having previously engaged rooms. Weather mild, but threatening with rain.

Cruise of the Southern Cross

The Hon. Mr Reynolds, Commissioner of Customs, proceeded on a cruise in the training ship Southern Cross to-day, in order to get an insight into its practical working. By invitation a number of gentleman were also admitted to the cruise, and no doubt the excursion would be a pleasant one. We have received the following despatch from vessel by pigeons : —

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon].

On Board Southern Cross Training Schooner. 1 p.m. Hon. Mr. Reynolds proceeded to-day on a visit of inspection to the training establish ment at Kohimaramara, and the training schooner Southern Cross. The party left the wharf at 10.20 in the ship's boat, manned by the lads of the establishment. On reaching the vessel, orders were given "Man the windlass," and the boys set to with a will, and in a few minutes the vessel started on her cruise. There are on board Hon Mr Reynolds, Mr Hill, of H. JM.C, Captains Breton, Tilly, and Clayton, Mr McDonald, Inspector Geneial Government Schools, Queensland ; Mr Moss, Secretary Board of Education ; Luckie, M.H.R., and son; Williams, M.H.R. ; G. M Reed, and Donne, M.P.C. ; Rev Nelson. Twenty-one boys are working the vessel, and doing it admirably. A slight accident occurred. A block fell, and struck one of the boys, named Kelly, on the hand. The lad bled a good deal, but no serious injury. Mr Reynolds takes deep interest in the lads, who perform their duties with admir able precision. • Beating down harbour again easterly wind. Weather beautiful for cruise, and party all happy j yea, jolly ! but don't say that. Brandy is excellent. They^ said it has not paid duty, and that is the reason ; but, I believe, that is a libel. Boys just taken dinner. We are now with Bean Rock Light house, S.W. by S. half-a-mile.

KOHIMARAMA.

2.40 p.m. Landed at Kohimarama at 2.30, the boys rowing the boat ashore and managing it with all the skill of A.B.'s. Mr. Reynolds has been inspecting the buil lings, and expressed the greatest satis faction. E. erything is a model of neatness, cleanli ness, and order. He has ordered Captains Breton and Tilly to take steps for the erection of a jetty opposite the building. The steamer is te call off here at 4.30, and take the party back to Auckland. The lad Kelly has been lying up with his head bandaged, and is getting on very well. The wound, though not serious), is an ugly one. All well. No cases of measles. Remember us to the people of Auckland. 3.20 p.m. Inspected school-room, dormitory, etc. Everywhere same evidences of order and cleanliness. Can hardly wonder boys like to be sent here.

Ihe following is names of boys at present in the establishment:—Morrow, Donovan, Dunzy, Kelly, Gunson, Lyons, Burns, Donagby, Lysaght, Green, Lyons, Woods, Quinn, Smith, Kay, Anderson, McPeok, Kelleher, McCormick, Donagher, Coward, and Carter. 1

Find it utterly impossible to pick up news. Some of the party complain of thirst, ihu commissariat having been left on board. ) If the message doesn't reach you, please say it started aU right, but the bird must be resting itself somewhere out about St. John's College. Drought still continues. A barqne has just passed on its way to Auckland, said to be something or another from some place I don't remember where. Good bye.

Fire at Mangere.

Another fire resulting in the destruction of two valuable stacks belonging to Mr. E. Bovey, farmer, occurred at Mangere this morning. The stacks were situated on the shore of the Manukau, and the fire illumi nated the whole of Onehunga. The fire origi nated at five o'clock this morning, and was burning for several hours. One stack was meadow and the other oaten hay, and their value is estimated at £160, They were not insured. The fire must be either the act of an incendiary, or of a loafer, but most pro bably the former. The occurrence, of this morning in connection with the two fires at Panmure, and two attempts in Auckland, looks very much as if there was an incen diary maniac at large.

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

The Auckland Volunteer Engineers mustered strongly last evening at the Market-square, and marched to the Drill shed, headed by their very excellent band, under the direction of Bandmaster Impey. The men looked re markably well in their full dress, with arms and accoutrements. The merry music of the band had a very pleasing effect in the still moonlight, and drew a large number of persons to the march. They were satisfactorily inspected by Major Gordon. No. 2 and 3 Company A.R.V. also mustered at the Drill-shed for inspection. After the usual movements were performed, No. 3 Co. were ordered to remain for the awarding of .the district medal and officers prizes to the successful competitors. Major Gordon presented the district prize to Vol. D. Kelly, and the officer's prizes consisting of cups, clocks, and jewellory, were obtained by Corporals Part ington and Hay, first and second aggregate. First prize in second set to Volunteers Brighton, E. R. Partington, W. D. Battle, May, and , Kelly. The second prize was the gift of Mr H. Kohn. After compli menting the men, they were marched to the Thistle Hotel, where a business meeting was held, Captain Morrow in the chair. The financial statement of No. 3 Company was favourable," _.hpwing a good balance on the right-band side. Speeches were made by tjie chairman, Sub-Lieut. Daviesj Color-Sergeaint Lepine, and other officers of the company. I Color-Sergeant ■ Lepine called particular

attention to the fact that the cup given by their late Captain 0. McCosh Clark, Esq.) had not been fired for this year according to conditions. It was stated in answer, that it would be fired for at the next Club firing The proceedings terminated pleasantly with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

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WANTED, a Billiard Marker ; also, plain Cook (female preferred).—Apply at the Occidental Hotel. __ AiSTED, one or two Cabinet makers ; constant employment for good hands.—T. *H. Cooke, 143, Queen-street. ANTED, Taildrs and Tailoresses. -Apply to Higgins' Tailoring Establish ment, Wynnh.i m ■ treet. Yjif AIN TED, a Shop in the suburbs ; V * in a good poi'.ion.—Apply by letter to N.C., office of this p'»per. ANTED, a Boy for "the Butcher ilig, one accustomed to take out orders; no others nee.l apply to fi. Pveeves, Hobson-atreet. W~ "ANTED to RENT~a Two-roomed Cottage, in or near town; state rent.—Apply by letter to " GC,' St vb office. WANTED to RENT, unfurnished, by a fltllCt respectable couple; two unfur nished Rooms, with use of Kitchen — Addresß, stating terms, to " YXW." office of this paper. 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ANTED, for a private family at the Thames, an active, young Girl as General Servant. —Apply " 8.," office of this paper. W~ "ANTED KNOWN, the bes price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck land Glass v orks. Union-street. ANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers aB usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHKRS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse. Wakefield-street. W' ANTED KINO WIN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds o Timber and other Building materials, Including Bashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Po3ts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,__c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED' KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below. —Ford, Potter, and Co., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 198, Queen-street. '■ \Af ANTED, the general public to » ' know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefi eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal - wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, Sic,. Sec. always on hand. A large'supply of the best Newoastle Coke now on hand. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead,' Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, Ac., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager AN T JE$ D. to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRJBD SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN.--That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle. 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ANTED KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, .pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANEW SONG will shortly be issued.—A New Song by S. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S., Professor of Music, Auckland. SELECT Board and Residence.— Harbour View House. Shortland Crescent. L\OR SALE, superior Family Residences at prices ranging from £400 to £1,000. : ...» ,: :i r :; j TO LET, two Houses in a good locality. Apply to /..,.... .;.! 7/3 I HENRY E. WILLIAMS, . Estate Agent, j No. % Insurance Buildings: A UCKLANDAND ONEHUNGA. A Return 'Bus will leave Auckland for Onehunga at 11.30 p.m. on Thursday, 22nd inst. TENDERS are invited up to 3 o'clock on SATURDAY, 24th lntsant, for Brickwork in Vulcan Lane for C. Greenway, Esq. * .; T. B. CAMKBON, '< -] Architect; -:



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. St. Geokge's Night—Shakespjeabb's Birthnight. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO ME. H. N. THORNTON, SCENIC ABTIST, And fitet appearance of La Petite AMY. TO-NIGHT (Friday), the great moral drama, TEN NIGHTS IN A f Mehitabile, La Petite Amy. .$# BAR-ROOM. 1 Morgan, Mr H. Thornton. Prince Arthur, (Scene from KING). Hubert, Mr H. La Petite Amy. \ JOHN. ) Thornton. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (Trial Scene).— Portia, La Petite Amy ; Shy lock, Mr Thornton^ . ~.:,.)! _HAMOIHI_^„ Saturday—Shakespeare's great tragedy of Macbeth, with all the original music—air and Mrs Darrell m the principal roles ; and last night but three of the I season. / . PRICES :—Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton s. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. "DEV. pHARLES QLARK. CHORAL HALL. ST. GEORGE'S DAY, The Birth- and Death-day of Shakespeare. In commemoration of which the REV. CHARLES CLARK, In the course of his Lecture on the Tower, will recite Clarence's Dream from Richard 111. To-night! To-night! To-night I „ m _ . . Tower of London! Tower of London! Tower of London! Universally declared to be the Masterpiece of the v ' Celebrated Lecturer. P|o P U L AT PRICES: 3. , 2S,_IS. Tickets for all parts of the Hall at Upton's, and at the doors. . , . Commence at 8; carnages at 10^ gMYTHE Positively Last Night but One. 7oE.NE-STREET HALL. E. CLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE WILL GIVE A GRAND VARIETY CONCERT OK MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, Assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs. Also, the TEMPERANCE BAND will perform on this occasion. being for the Benefit of WIDOW HOLTHAM AND ORPHANS. A S ECT QUADRILLE after the Performance. Front Seat^TTa^eats,^^ Secretary. HE PARNELL WESLEYAN Sunday School Anniversary Sermons will be preached on SUNDAY next, the 25th April. Morn ing by the Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening by the Rev. A. Reid. . J? O R SALE, IT 1 IC-horse Portable ENGINE, nearly new— Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works, AJbert-Btreet. QRPHAN HOME, PARNELL. The Animal Meeting of the Subscribers andfriends of this Institution will be held on TUXSDAY EVENING, 27th hist, at 7.30 p.m., at the Orphan Home Chair will be taken by Hu Bonor the Superintendent, Sib G. Grey, K.C.B. ON SALE By the Undersigned : Candles—Brandon's Pickles—Morton's and Whybrow's] Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's White Starch Confectionery Malt, English Tanks Tea —Boxes and half-chests Jams—Peaks, Peacock and Hawklnß Tart Fruits, ditto ditto Candied Orange Peel Butter— Sydney «ud Canterbury Bran, Polln^' Maize, Oatd Wheat Crushed Of^B Lucerne fSay Preserved ileat and Soups Resin &c, &0., &0| GEO. W. BINNEY, .AGENT. .



f£HE VERY LATEST NEWS ! I ! DREADFUL SLAUGHTER TO EFFECT A CLEARANCE. Leaving the Province to Commence Business in a Southern Town. PREMISES LET, AND SPEEDY POSSESSION REQUIRED. i. levy Takes this final opportunity of thanking the public of Auckland generally, and especially the "Working Classes, for their liberal patronage during the last six years, and having made arrangements for leaving Auckland, and the Premises being let, he is compelled TO SLAUGHTER HIS WHOLE STOCK OF MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS!, CLOTHING, Of Every Description, at PKICES Considerably UNDER COST PRICE ! A CLEARANCE MD ST BE EFFECTED. The Premises mil be Closed on Tuesday, April 20, and the Sale will commence on Wednesday, April 21. TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! The Balance of Goods, Household Furniture, Shop Fittings, &o„ will then be sold by auction. Note the address—J _ LEVY MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QCTEEN-STREET, (Near Coupland's Store). T> A E X O A. THE ALLOTMENTS EEMAINING UNSOLD IK THE TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, ABE " • -~ , . . , FOE PETVATE SALE By i i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street, Auckland. r\N SALE, EX «MARY aDAIR,' Expected to arrive about the end of the present i month, a Cargo consisting of about 200 TONS SUGAR (assorted expressly for this market) ~y.-i:.,s,_ :' GEO. W. BINNEY j ..■' ■ ' 1 | OlSf. SALE, to arrive ex Agnejs, 'Excelsior,' . airie, and Laetitia,.. ....... 100 tons Oamaru flour '!'' • v ''' '' J \ "~Y I*.' 600 bags bats : ,i r _ ':': 100 sacks oatmeaL mm G. W. BINNEY.



T^-EW AUTUMN AND WINTER DEAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS . DESIRES to call attention to his New Stock of A UTUMN AND^INTER 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, much below the prices charged by any House in the City. PLAIN & FA MY3I TI . MATERIA Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweeds, Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, ' &c„ &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Bla«k Silks just opened, and will be sold at 20 per cent, below usual prices! is A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At 11% per yard, worth 1/6. MOURNING GOODS ! "» . ■ S • Q Black French Merinos, 2 § g § Henrietta Cloths, sj § Paramattas, q M. — 5 . French Twills, Alpacas, o ' 'g . o o &c„ &c, Ac. g a ~ ; saooo oKQuuiaojK A Heavy Stock, and the Prices moderate.



AN IMMENSE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS,- TABLE LINENS, LONG; CURTAINS, 4c, &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland. ,:,-■■ •.,■'•}/•.•:..■•.» _\''Y-:r.._,Y GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK op CLOTHING ■}{.fP,.Q ,'..To.be Sold at a Diacount. y. yy.y \ HEAVY REDUCTIONS Have been Mass in the CLQTHING DEPARTMENT, Not having sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. <J. 1 rpoTAIIiOBS.—The finest tssort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in Auckland, and the prices charged for ih-~- C ut lengths about 2)s % moire than the Wholesale Price by the Piece. WHITE, CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' ■) q ,y, } y CLOTHING, &c, &c, At the Very Loweaji Prices ! • .'. j H. AT K.I NS, {Lath! Hw k HonwvmanV



OFFICIAL AGENCY. T\ ISTRIBUTION SHE DU LE S UNDER THE MINING COMPANIES LIMITED LIABILITY ACTS, 1865, 1870. AND 1871. IN THE MATTER OF THE DAYSPKING GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Assets £232 8 3 Liabilities, including contra accounts paid in full, and costs £425 4 11 I hereby declare a Payment of Seven Shillings and Sixpence in the Pound to all Creditors proved antl not paid in the above-named Company, payable on and after the 17th May next. t IN TBE MATTER OF THE PERUVIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Assets £68 6 2 Liabilities, including costs £112 16 8 I hereby declare a Payment of Four Shillings in the Pound to all Creditors proved and not paid in the above-named Company, payable on and after the 17th May next. [:' IN THE MATTER CF THB LONE STAR GOJJD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Assets £7116 9 Liabilities, including costs £113 10 9 I hereby declare a Payment of Four Shillings in the Pound to all Creditors proved and not paid in the above-named Company, payable on and after the 17th May next. HORATIO NELSON WARNER, Official Agent. Auckland, April 23,1875. RINCE OF WALES LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, NO. 1,338, E.C.—The Lodge will be holden This Evening, at 7.30 p.m., at the Alexandra Hotel, ParnelL By order. rjT~O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 30th instant for alterations ai-d additions to Warehouses inShortland-street. R . & SON , Architects. OTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF new zealand. Agent for the Province of Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, QUEEN-STREET. April, 1875. J O. GK T. The weekly meeting of the Good Intent Lodge will be held on Saturday evening, at the Lodge-room, YM C A., at 730 p.m. sharp. Members are earnestly requested to attend this meeting, to elect officers for the ensuing quarter. SQUIRBg g^ s ._ O LET, a neat Cottage of Six Rooms, with Bath-room, &c, in the Alten Road: three tanks and well on the premises; rent £52 per annum.—Apply to John Reid, Commerce street. TO LET, furnished, a Sitting-room and Bed-room for a Gentleman in Parnell, with or without board.—For address apply to Stak office. PARTIAL Board and Residence for one or two Gentlemen, in a quiet respectable family; House within a few minutes walk of Queen street, and in a most healthy situation.-For address apply at thiß office. "D E M O V A L. Messrs A. and W. CRAIG in tendering their thanks to their patrons for past favours, beg to intimate that they have Removed to those more commodious and centrally-situated premises in Queen-street, next the Waitemata Hotel, where they trust for a con tinuance of that custom hitherto so liberally be stowed. A. and W. C.'would, at the same time, call atten tion to their large importation of Machinery for the manufacturing of Galvanized Corrugated Iron Tanks, Ridgings, Spouting. Piping, Ac. Iron Circled for Verandahs or Tanks on the shortest notice. ■' . . ' ■vV TjlOR. HOKIANGA. ■fjfc^A^ The schooner wlillMK QUEEN Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as above on Monday next, the 26th instant. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL. O LET, a Room, 14 x 12, five minutes walk from Queen-street, having a nice fireplace and gas fixture; suitable for a young couple, or a person boarding out.—Apply to W.B, Stab office. AUCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey streets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. T^OTICE OF REMOVAL. In announcing the removal of the Fitting Shop_ Agency to those commodious brick premises in Sbortiand-street, three doooß above the Bank of New South Wales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for Singer s Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other first class machines. Repairs to all kinds of small machi nery. „ GEO. W. HESLOP, Engineee, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street.



TO-MORROW. ' NELSON APPLES. NELSON APPLES. B. TONKS&CO. WILL sell by auction to-morrow, at half-past 10 o'clock, 60 cases Nelson Apples, consisting of Nonpareil Bussets, London Pippins, and other choice lots. 0...- ] .■;■■_ THURSDAY, APRIL 29. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, ALTEN ROAD. THE subscribers have receiyed in strnctions from John Cosgrave, Esq .to seU at the Land Mart, Fort-Btreet, on Thursday, 29£h inst., at 12 o'clock, '.■ That large and comfortable tyro-storey Family Residence, situated on the A Iten Read, a few doors below Wynyard-street, containing 12 rooms, and erected on an allotment 61 feet 6 inches frontage, held under lease for a term, having nearly 7 years unexpired, at an annual rental of £0 sterling. SAMUEL COCHRANE'& SON, Auctioneers. For remainder of Auctions see 4th