take made. Mr Aicken made a mistake, tmd I overlooked it. Mr Niecol: Then you mean to Bay that you made the same mistake as Mr Aicken hsd made ? Mr Emngton: Yes. Question : Did you not telegraph tie corrections a3 pointed out by Mr Wear to Southern tenderers ? Mrßrrington: Yes. Question : The errors shewed the quanti ties to be less than they actually were, and it ws3 thus to the interest of any tenderer to have the other contractors set right. Is this not so? Mr Erricpton: The error shewed the quantities (o be less than they actually were in tho number of superficial feet of dressed stone-work. I telegraphed the true measurements to all tenderers. Mr Cosgrave > : Did you check Mr Aicken's quantities? Mr Errington : Yes ; Mr Aicken was paid to get the"qnantities out. He made an error, and I overlooked it. No great harm ■was clone. There might have been a dif ference to the extent of £GOO or £800. Mr Brett : Might it not have been a thousand. Mr Errington : Jam unprepared to say. Question : But if the quantities stated in the bill hod been excessive, the contractor who discovered the mistake would have acted wisely in keeping the knowledge to himself. Mr Frrington : I should think they would have said nothing about it. (Laughter.) The error was in favour of the Board. That is, the dock would have cost £600 or £800 less. The chairman : It would have led ten derers to contract for lees, Mr Mays : Did you ever mention the name of the author of the discovery ? Mr Emngton : No. It was a matter of fair play to all parties. Question : Can you say, from personal knowledge, whether there were no other mistakes in the quantities ? Mr Errington : I cannot say there were. Question: Is it not possible then that the Board might be saddled with some extras from this cause ? Mr Errington : There would be no increase of expense to the Board. The contractors were at all risk ; there was no guarantee to them ; they were bound to ascertain all that was necessary to them. It was considered fair to give them every information. [Mr Errington read several clauses in the condi tions of the contract annexed to the speci fication in proof of this view. ] Captain McKenzie handed in a series of questions. Question : Previous to the letting of the contract were you not aware that as the dock was being laid off, it would be necessary to remove a quantity of indurated clay cr soft rock, without which vessels could not get in to be docked ? Mr. Errington : With respect to the dock itself, I was aware of some soft rock to be removed. The first plan shewed the position of the dock. The chairman asked me if I could not bring the month of it a little further into the shore, as it would save expense of reclamation, I did so, and so ifc remained on the plans for tender.

Question : After obtaining the contract, did not Mr Wear make independent borings, and urge as a reason for altering the position of the dock that this rock would cost the Harbour Board £700 or £SOO to remove ?

Mr Errington : As soon as the tenders were let, the contractors again took sound ings, in consequence of which they suggested to me that it would be better to remove the mouth of the dock to its first position on the original plans. That was done. Mr Errington : The contractors had nothing to do outside the dock; that soft rock was not in their contract.

Mr Mays : Did you know of its existence when you made the plan.

Mr Errington : Yea. Mr Mays: Did you point out that this rock might be in the ways of ships entering ? Mr Earington : The position finally adopted was the position pointed out to me. Therewas water inside the rock, and it was on account of the saving suggested that the alteration was made.

Mr Cosgrave : As finally adopted the posi tion is in favour of the contractor.

Mr Errington : It will be more convenient, but the contractors told me they did not care what the position of the dock was. My own opinion is that the dock will eventually have to be deepened. Question : Did you verify the contractor's borings ? Mr. Errington : I took soundings myself the next day, together with my foreman, Mr. Humphries, and two other men. Question : Previously to your fixing the present site were any borings taken by you or your representatives, or did you trußt the information acquired by others ? Mr Errington : I took soundings for my own guidance. Question: Do you remember Mr Wear writing in pencil a statement of the altera tions he suggested with respect to shifting the dock, and altsration in the position of the boiler house ?

Mr Irrington : Very likely I do. Question: Was not your report to the Harbour Board recommending that these alterations should be sanctioned nearly a copy of that statement of Mr Ware's, only that a very singular mistake occurred in your report, a retaining wall being spoken of as at right angles with the watermen's T instead of in line with it ?

Mr Errington : I never copied from Mr Wear. He may have given me some informa tion in pencil. There was a clerical error in the report sent to the Board. Question : Has not the dock been entirely laid off by the contractors ? Mr Errington : It has been laid off accord ing to specification, checked by myself, under my engagement as engineer to the Harbour Board. The contractor will be responsible for the manner in which it is laid out?

[Mr Errington read from the clauses of the terms of contract the obligations under taken by the contractors. The contractors were required to ascertain the correctness^ all measurements, and would have no claim on account of any inaccuracy. They were further required to inform themselves of everything connected with the work; and to provide for every contingency.] Question : Has not the position been altered, to effect a saving for the con tractors ?

Mr Errington : It was altered to take the dock into deeper water. I believe that will be some saving. Question ; At the request of the contrao tors has not the position of the engine and boiler house been altered, resulting in a saving to them of several hundreds of pounds, by omitting dams, etc, which other contrac tors had to take into account in their calculations.

Mr Errington : I believe there is no saving. The alteration in the position of the engine and boiler-house was contingent upon their taking the mouth of the dock out to the original position. They said, if we take out your dock to deeper water, we will have deeper walla to build, etc., etc. Now, if you allow us to put your engine-house in another position we will do so. The one was set off against the other. There was no extra charge or saving contemplated. I believe the engine-house will be in a better position, being on a better foundation, and the removal is better for the Harbour Boatd than for the contractors.

Question : Since the contract has been let have you not sanctioned an alteration in the coffei-dam?

Mr Errington: X have, in a way that I think an improvement on the original plan. Question: Do not these alterations in clude :-l. The substitution of round for square totara [piles, necessarily containing a large amount of sap? 2. The substitution of kauri nckera or saplings for 12 by 6 heart of feaurl piles, and placing the JZ!!Z£*t£

stonework affording » probability of leakage when the piles d^cay ? g. The omission of tongnmg ana grooving i 0 the sheet piling ? 4. The reduction in thickness of the sheet ing and walJs of 12 by 4 to 12 by 3in the former, and from 12 by 9to 12 by Gin the walls? 5. Iho emission of wrought iron shoes to the sheet piling ? Mr Errington bsM he substituted round for square totara piles, because he conai ciererl the substitution an improvement He dirt so m the interest of the Harbour Board. »* lrJ vould "ot benefi* the contractors for Mr Wear said he would rather supply them square. The substitution of kauri "pickers" was allowed on mature consideration, taking young timber and putting on extra heavy shoes of 25!bs instead of 51bs. As to wrought iron shoes on (.licet pilings, the omissions had been maae. He cousidorcd that they would not; enter the rock, and the job would be better without them. Mr Mays : I want to know whether these alterations were made without giving any intimation to the Chairman of the Board ? Mr Emneton : Thpy are made with the knowledge of the engineer. With respect to the coffer-dam, its object was to ensure the stability of the work. If the whole thing collapsed, the contractors would have to re place it a t their own cost. It involved no additional expense to the Board. He had I not laid down a cast-iron rule for contractors. If they made a suggestion which facilitated their work, knowing that it would involve no damage, and would benefit the Board, he did not hesitate to sanction it. Anything that would make the cofferdam more secure" that would give greater stability to the work. must be a benefit to the Board. Mr Holdship : Is the coffer-dam a matter wholly for the contractors ? Mr Errington: It is. The coffer-dam would cost the conti actor as much and more, perhaps, than if he went exactly according to specification ; seeing that the work was at his personal risk, it was his interest, as well as that of the Board, to make it as secure as possible. Ib would cost him just as much, in all probability. Question ! Does not tho contractor benefit to the extent of £1000 by all these altera tions ? Mr Errington : No ; not near so much. , There may be an advantage to them to the extent of £100. or £200, or £300. # Question : Then, as to tho alteration of site. Mr Errington ; They might have a benefit on that item to tho extent of, perhaps, £30. Mr Niccol : Were the whole of these altera tions the suggestions of the contractor ? Were any of them yours ? Mr Eirington : I answer that a great many of them were the suggestions of the contractor. >I answer decidedly " Yes. to the second question. The mouth of the dock was taken to the old site, proposed, not by the contractors, but by myself, in the original plan. The contractors did suggest the alterations in the coffer-dam. The Har bour Board gave me their plans, and told me to work them.

Mr Brettan was the next witness called. He said he was a contractor. Tie saw a sketch plan made by Mr Errington before it wag decided to ask him to design the dock. He believed that the work done by Mr Errington at the Thames required much more engineering skill than this dock would require. Tho calculation of super ficial measurement was simple, and the cost of the stone-dressing could be ascer tained to be a nicety. Witness was one of the tenderers, but his tender would not have been affected by the error referred to. He did not understand that the first plans he saw of this work were regarded as permanent plans.

Mr Holdship : The oaffer-dam I believe forms no part of the dock ; that is merely work for the convenience of contractors.

Mr Niccol : It is olaimed as part of the permanent work.

Mr Errington : Yes, I olaim for the Board the whole of the puddled wall. Mr Mays moved the adjournment of the meeting to Thursday, which, after some dis cussion aa to the most convenient hour, was carried.

The proceedings stand adjourned, therc f oro, to 2 o'clock this day.

THIS DAY.

This enquiry was to have beDn resumed this afternoon at half-past two o'clook. At that time, however, only the chairman (Capt. Daldy) was in attendance. Snbse quently the following gentlemen dropped in: Messrs. M. Niccol, Brett, Meyers, Isaacs^ George Holdship, Boylan, and J. Cosgrave. The town dock being out of order was assigned as the reason of the general want of punctuality.

The reading of the minutes occupied some time.

A discussion arose as to the best method of confirming the notes of the evidence.

Mr Boylan suggested that each witness should be requested to read and sign the evidence given by him.

It was settled that the evidence should be confirmed after each day's enquiry. Mr Holdship suggested that all the evi dence against Mr Errington should be taken first, and then afterwards the rebutting evi dence.

The chairman pointed out that the difficulty they had to contend against was that there was no accuser ; they were merely pro ceeding on certain statements which had ap peared in a paper.

Mr Holdship asked if it was incompetent for the Board to put any witness on his oath.

The Chairman said they could not. After some further discussion Mr Luckie's evidence was taken.

That gentleman stated that one day Mr Aicken came to the office of the Soutnern Cross, and presented a lebter for insertion in the paper. The letter contained charges against Mr Errington, and the Dock contrac tors. As it was libelions, he refused to publish it, and suggested to Mr Aicken that according to his showing, he had a claim upon Mr Errington for more money for his services than he had received* On the question of the 2 per cent claim—they were discussing the danger of inserting statements without proof—Mr Aicken said he had no proof of his claim. He (Mr Luckie) represented to Mr Aicken that if he published the letter he would not be likely to get a penny, and he added that if he (Mr Aicken) agreed he would try and see what could be done to wards effecting a compromise. He afterwards saw Mr Errington, and that gentleman offered to jeave the matter entirely in his hands. This responsibility he declined to accept, but it was afterwards agreed that Mr Ware and himself should act as arbitrators. They came to the conclusion that payment at the rate of £600, would be proper for Mr Aicken to receive. He had received £105 and he gave a receipt in full for £225 as payment for 4J months work. By the Chairman : He asked Mr Erring ton if the story was true about the 2 per cent, and he denied it.

By Mr Holdship : He was Mr Aicken's re presentative at the arbitration. By Mr Brett : The letter was destroyed. He did not tell Mr Aicken there would be a devil of a row, but that Mr Aicken would get himself into a row. It did not occur to him that Mr Ware was one of the contrac tors. Mr Aicken said the award was quite satisfactory. Mr Brett said Mr Aicken was quite satis fied with Mr Luckie's explanation, except on one point. He wished to ask whether there was anything in the letter reflecting on the contractors. Mr Luckie said there was. The letter contained references to collusion between the contractors and the engineer. Mr Brett: Was not the libellous part an assertion that Mr Brrington was unable to set off the dock, and in fact do any part of the work himself ? Mr Luckie : Yea, that was so. If he had

thought the £125 was paid as hush money he should have had nothing to do with it. Mr Brett : Was it not; a condition that the letter should be destroyed ? Mr Luckie : No. Mr Aicken simply said "How about the letter ?" and they agreed that it had better be destroyed. This concluded Mr Luckie's evidence.

MrHumphreys wss the next witness, and explained the alterations made in the origi nal plans of tho deck. Mr Aicken while ~lu the office was like himself, one of Mr Errirjg ton's servants. Mr Errington always kept a supervision over both of them. The routine of tho office was the same as in other offices. Mr Aicken did not write the whole of the reports without Mr Errington knowing any thing of them. Mr Aicken entered Mr Errington's employ on the 7th January. Mr Errington and himself had a" consulta tion together, and he saw a pencil plan of the dock in Mr Enington's writing some time before. Mr Brett: He was employed as draughts man while at Messrs Fraser and Tinne's. Previous to that he was engaged on iron works at Liverpool. He had never been promised the office of clerk of the Dock. Mr Brett: Can you produce a single sketch or draught of specification made by Mr Er rington. Mr Humphreys said he did not know that he could. Mr Brett: Will you produce the original sketches made by Mr Aicken ? Mr Humphreys said he believed they were in existence. Ifc was customary for the Chief Engineer in an office to give rough draughts Without measurements" So far as he knew, Mr Enington supervised everything in his own office. He should consider that Mr Emngton devoted a good many 2.4 hours' to the work of the dock. [The enquiry was proceeding as we went i to press.)

Death by Drowning.

At half-past two o'clock this afternoon the body of a woman was observed floating a few yards from tho Hero, near the western T of the wharf. lufoimation was immediately given to Constable Tn\ s ill, who was on the wharf at the timf» That officer immediately procured the Custom House boat and, with assistance, got the woman into the boat snd took her to the office of the water police. She was quite dead. Many persons flocked to see tho body, but no one could recog nize her. She wa3 apparently about 40 years of age, fnll features, aud seemingly, by her dress, to have moved in respectablo circum stanoes. She has a wedding ring on her finger and gold ear-rings. A man stated to Sergernt Martin that ho had seen the woman standing by the landing waiter's office, by the inner western tee between one and two o'clock, and the supposition is, as it was blowing hard at the time, that she was blown from the wharf into the water. An inquest will probably be held to-morrow. On searching her pockots, tho name of "Margaret Cole was found on a piece of paper and it is possible that she might have came from the Thames by ihe Durham this morn ing.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE GRAND PANOPTICON.

As old Pepys usod to siy, " We wont to the Theatre last night," but not to witness tbo dramatic so much as tho picturesque and beautiful and intellectual and wero as much surprisod by tho smallnesa of the audtenco as by the illustrations of tho artist and the happy descriptions of the lecturer who had evidently studied the writings of Dickens with tendor and affectionate regard. The Panopticon is one of the best and most interesting of amusements that we have as yet witnessed in this city in exposition of the works of a great and popular writer, who won all hearts by his indirect endeavours to raise humanity higher by a knowledge of Hi duties and deistiny. The introductory oration oi the character and tendency was well delivered and was indeed a minia ture intellectual portrait of the man whom the world honored, Tho ptinclpal scones in the author's works woro clearly delineated and described. Some of tho illustrated passages were recited by Mr Searle with much feeling and effect, we noticed especially, the " Eeath of Little Nell," and the pictuio in "Hard Times," whero Stephen Blackwood recovers from tho old shaft. The several songs were aung by Mrs Mitchell and Mr fekinner in an effective and appropri ate manner. Mrs Mitchell's. rendering of "Little Nell," and " Scenes that aro Brightest," were greatly applauded, while " Poor Tom BowliDg" perhaps Dlbbin's finest song was a masterpinco by Mr Skinner. As the Panopticon is really an excellent aid worthy ontertainment, calculated to inform the mind as well as gratify the t&ste, we would recommend citizens to tako an opportunity of seeing it. SKATING KINK. This now popular amusement will bo repoatcd this evening at the City Hall at the usual hour. Tho attendance of ladies and gontlomen are requested, and especially those who may wish to experimentalise on the rink, PIONEERS. The Pioneer Good Templars will hold an open meeting this evening in tho Albert-stroet Temparance Hall, to commence oxactl7 at half-past soven o'clock, owing to tbo length of the programme. The enter tainment will bo of a choice character, including tho Templar ode, with band accompaniment, a piano forte solo, and a duet on the pianoforte and concer tina, about ten sentimental and comic songs, several recitations by members, a speech by the chairman, and an address by MColoman on "Aworkable Pevmia sive Bill," and an address on " Sunday Liquor Selling" by Mr George Hemus. The whole to finish with the National Anthem by the Temperance Band,

TELEGRAPHIC.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

All England Eleven. The cricketers will not listen to the pro posal of the All England Eleven. Female Franchise.

The City Council reversed the decision re female franchise, and determined to embody permission in tho new Bill. The escort brought down nearly seven thousand ounces.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. I Crushings Returns. The Golden Harp trial crushing yielded 14dwts. The South Devon tributers and party crushed 5 tons for 6ozs 2dwts. The Alburnia tribute (Bartley's) crushed 55 tons for 1770zs 3dwts. At the Revision Court, held to-day, the only objections were by the Returning Officer to prevent names appearing twice on the roll. To those who attended explanations were afforded. Thames Valley Railway. At a public meeting last night, with refer ence to the Thames Valley railway, the Mayor in the chair, the following resolutions were adopted, and a committee of twelve appointed to carry it into effect:—"That this meeting is of opinion that railway communication between the Thames and Waikato will largely conduce to the prosperity of each. That Parliament be petitioned to make provision for connecting them, either by vote from public funds or guarantee to a Company." Dr Kilgour, on rising to support the resolu tion, was received with a perfect ovation, and a cordial vote was accorded him for the assiduous manner in which he had brought this matter forward.

GREYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

An influential meeting of the committee of the Hokitika district of Oddfellows was held here to consider the Friendly Societies Bill. A number of alterations were proposed, which will be submitted to a joint commit tee of the several branches of the Friendly Societies on Friday next. The proposed amendments will afterwards be forwarded to the Government.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency.) This day. The land sales for the year ending March last, exclusive of Southland amounted to

£ir>9,710. Area held under pastoral lease, (5,500,000 ; trlren up under deferred pay jrifnt during thfr year. 20,000 acres ; total land revenue collected at Invercargill during the same period, 75.000.

Ml EVIMIMS. BlABi MCOT&SM.Y, JTTN3E 9A ifff?



E. St, H. Isaacs sale at the stoves of il Hams and Co. was continued to-day, and WV be resumed to-morrow. A BCDB F r.fc the City Fall. A Beautiful, 0 teaaly, D livable, E cono naical F loorclofch. LTi'TOLEiiM, the Cork Carpet, has now beon proved by the soveresf; teats to be the beat coveting for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &0., it lies more solid, ia warmer to the feet, much has noisy, retains its pat tens ionpev, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " pilpussund " Holloway and Garlick have received their fourth large ship ment — six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies before ; also, a lot of Tap. Brussel Carpets at 3s 4d, 3s 9d, 3s lid, the very cheapest in Auckland ; Door Mats from Is ild each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap j 100 Hearth Bugs from 5s lid to I.Bs Gd, dec-'ded bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, Dining and Drawing Room Suites, &c, &c. Goods delivered Free to any part of the city. Cash buyers call at Holloway and Garlick's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test; them.—City Hall, Queen-street.



TITANTEIi), a smart Lad to fly V V papers from a printing machine, and make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mr. Barton, Star Office WANTED, a thorough good v W General Servnnt to procood with a family to Dnr.eiin ; must be wall rccommendod—Mrs Henry, Registry Oifice, Shortlatid-stratt. Tf7~ANTED. a Servant Girl, where V i two aro kept.—Mrs Addy's Seminary, Spring Villa. Poi'sonby. T\ENTISTRY.~Wanted, a good &.-•" Mechanical- Assistant to oxecnto town and country oid.rs—Apply by lotter AI3, this office. 1 ■ ■-■ JNTED Known, I am now as bw-yasever. Pantheon Measurements aro Ha-RDTOBeat.—J. FORD. __ HIT/ANTED, Customers to know ¥f that r. supply tho very best Tweeds and Cloths in their order, d garments, at a moderata price-J. Fold, TInKOEHTOAP. WANTED Known, that T. Hine and Co 's vory old Cognac Brandy always in stock at tho Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that Perrier JouetandCo.'s Half-pint Bottles of Cham pagne (first quality), sritablo for invalids, can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bottle Department, Queen-street. _^ ANTED, Board and Residence in a healthy locality.—Apply, Btating particu lars, to Advertiser, at this office ANTED, an intelligent Youth ; must be a quick writer—Apply by letter to C Major, Grocer, Weilesley-sttect. WANTED, good Coo.c and good Housemaid — Wynyaid Arms Ilotel, Symond-street. WANTED, two or three clean smart I/ads to sell Muffins and Crumpets on commission-Clias Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufac turer, Queon-atree^ WANTED, a thorough General Seivant—Mrs Ward, Nelson-street. ANTED, a Purchaser for a smail Harmonium (nearly new).— Apply at this , office. TXT"ANTED, a Boy to deliver orders, ** must have Rood references.— Hattswell, Grocer, opposite Korthern Club, Princes-atreet. \ANTED, a Commercial or Family Hotel, town or country ; send price and par tfcnlars to ABC, Stab office. ANTED, a Four or Six Horse Englno ; mention full particulars.—Apply to James Paul, Egmont Brewery, Taranakl. ANTED, an Apprentice or an Improver to the Cabinotm«king, who will have an opportunity to learn upholttering and French polishing.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, near Greyhound Hotel. ANTED Known, Jno. O. Cloughj Machinist, Maspfleld's Buildings, Albert street is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewiner Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model ateam Engino Castings, complete sets, from 7s Od. A few Firßt-clasß Lock-Btitch Sewing Machines for alo. WA N TED—Orders for the AUCK LAND RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black & Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on hand. ANTED to SELL, Bags. No offor refused.—W. Crowthor, corner of Lome and Wellealay-atreeta. WANTED to SELL, 30 dozen first choice Josephine Kid Gloves, from Is Gd, 2s, and 2s Od - W Eyre, Ennialdllen House, Victoria streat. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the rumber.s Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost Mußio and other Binding dona in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, noxt door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham atreet. _____ WANTED to Sell, cheap, a first class Boarding House (freehold) in one of tho principal streets of the city.—W. Hood, 6, Exchange ; ________ ANTED to Sell, a Fowl-house.— Apply to Mr Holt, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. • WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has maflo a Btill further Large Reduction in hie Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 46s esch, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Cd each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. ANTED Known, that GK Hold ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out present large stocks. ANTED Known, a never-failing remedy for Influenza and Colds generally is now administered atthe Turkish Baths, ap prescribed by the most eminent Hydropathists. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Saturday afternoon, from 4to 10, Re ; Ladies (Thursdays), 6a; from 3 p.m., 3s 63. The safety-valve against colds. 'ANTED, Shop Work by a first class Machinest in Small or Large Quanti ties : Shirts and Flannels made on the shortest notice. Ladies TTnderclothing Made to Order. — Address, "HR" thia office. WANTED, a Partner to join Ad vertiser (with an equal amount of capital), to start a Marine Store, Auctioneer, or any other business that may be agreed on.—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, Land Agenfs, Queen-street^ ANTED .a Good General Ser vant in a Private Family near Town.— Apple at this office. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all binds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater fßoad. All orders attended to with despatch ANTSD Known, that E. Oarr offers Bpecial advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED KNOWN.— To the Public of Auckland.—Best Cigars at Allen's. Call and try his Cavendish and other brands of American Tobaccos. No inferior brands, depend upon that. Cut Tobacco sold in any quantity. Good Pipes in clay and wood. Real Meerschaum, different patterns. India-rubber Pouches, various sizes, and all prices. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Quecn-streot. Venus, Golden Leaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per plusr, 3a 9d per lb. Meorßohaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. ANTED KNOWN, 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 nd Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, &c., &c, atthe lowest market price, at his Yarda,? Custom-house street. AJM TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-atreefc. Only the highest class machines kept In stock. Repairs to all machines properly clone. Steam Ctnages repaired, tested, and adjusted.



' -fIirANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green W is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, aria Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plan«s, Fruit Trees,'&c, &c, at Seafield view Kursery, or in the. Market House every Friday ana Saturday- KB.—All orders' left with tho Matkct Inspector will promptly attended to. \ET ANTED KNOWN, that Henry V 5 Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of Bnclish and American Chairs, which ho is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s Cd, ss, and Ga ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. E®1" Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, arid Ship's JSeddinf: Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office,1 Shorilaud-street. ANTED Known, Strefton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArlhur, Shera'g new ■Warehouse. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to oxecuta all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. fiITY HALL SKATING RINK. \J Tho Hall will be OPKN at 7.30 This Evening (Thursday), and every ICvcriiiig dminp the week. Ladies with Gentlemen Admitted J' nrcs atLorce stMet floor. The >tago is specially resorved for Ladles. An unlimited supply of Skates Gontlemch sre requested to practice in low-heeled boots. Adrnisslon.-ls; Skates, Is an hour. 0 LET, a comfortable House, five rooms ; Detschod Wash-house with Copper Boiler. Gcod well, Orchard, &o ; Allotment. 80 _ 100, in Cracoft-street, Newton Road—\pply to Adam Laybourn, Commission Agent, Foit-street. TO LET, for a term, a capacious Brick Store in High-street.—Appiy to Samuol Well, ISO, Queoa-atreet. npo LEI 1, a Bouse in Alten "Road, J. containing 13 roonas—Apply to Mr Co'.eman at J. Cosgrave and Co. 'b. _ O~LET, a comfortable four-roomed House, with registered grates, in Havelock street, within seven minutes walk from Post office.— Enquire of Mr. Warneford, next to Catholic Church, Parnell. TO LET, a large four-roomed Verandah Cottage on three Allotments ''In Gundry.streot, ;off Karangahapo Road, Newton - J Morrison, Asphalter, Newton Eoad. LOST, yesterday, probably in Parnell, a Sealskin Purse containing a half sovereign and some silver—FiDder will bo rewarded on leaving tho above at this office*. i?l R E w A **- D OW JL Stolen or Strayed from my Paddock, Mount Eden, a Bay Filiy, 3J-yc-ar-old, white star on the fore head, white fetlock on tho off hind leg.—Any person bringing tho same to Stephen Hooker, Mount Eden, will receive tho above reward ; and if stolen, £3 will be paid on conviction of the thief. LOST, in Queen-street, on Tuesday, June 20, a Brown Retriever Puppy, about four months old, answering to the name oi Tolhors— Anyone returning the samo to R Poacocke, Alexandra Hotel, Parnoll, will be rewarded. L'" OST, STOLEN, or Strayed—Bob Balintino'H VOlCE.—Apply No. 44, All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. If OB SAL&, (cheap), an eight-horse »? power inverted Vertical Engine ; also upright Boilor, with galloway tubes, well-suited for a steam lighter or anything requiring quick speed—James Howden, Jeweller, ShortJand-street. r r>~ 17 031 HOBART TOWN I#^#K The barque BELLA MARY, Will sail TO-MORKOW (Thursday). For freight or passage apply to Captain MoArthur, on board; or to the agents, STONE BROS. A MERICAN WASHING FLUID. _r\ Saves more than half tho soap, and nearly all tho wash-board labour. Price, ONE SHILLING per quart bottle, __T For Sale by all Groceia. Wo, tho underßigned, have thoroughly tested nna approve of "Brown's Liquid Bluing for Clothes." Wo consider it cheaper, more economical, and in ovcry way more desirable than any other bluing in tho market, and are confident that it will give satis faction to every one who gives it a trial :— Samuel Clayton (of Gibbs K. Wilson and Co. and Clayton) S. G. Gibbs Wm, Hunter (travelling Robert Hume (for Hogg for W. and J. Scoular) and Hntton) E. N. Holland H. R. Olark and do. Otago' Steam Laundry, The public are respectfully requested to beware of spurious imitations of the above ABk your grocers for Brown's Liquid Bluing, and take none other. For sale by all grocers at One Shilling per bottle. Bottled by J.BEOWN, Brown-street, Dunedin. Brown's Starch Polish for Glossing Linen, imparts that fine gloßsy appearance bo deßirable for shirts, cuffs, &c. .Sold in packages for Sixpence each. Extract of a letter to one of our Wholesale Agents, R. Wilson and Co., Dunedin. " Tho Blue is far snporior to any I have used before. There is not tho possibility of a streak op the clothes from it; and besides being less trouble in using, im parts a moro beautiful hue." NORTH SHORE.—Two small Cottages To Let—Apply E and B. Duder.House and Devonport Hall Agents. • O N S O N 1$ Y. __. The residents of the above distriot favourable to the establishment of a branch of the Presbyterian Church, will ploasa meet me at tho Ponsonby Hall on FRIDAY EVENING, the 23rd instant, at half-past 7 o'clock. E. F. MA.ONICOL. St. Jameß' Manse, 20th June, 1876. O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Thursday, tho 29th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Eesi donce at Parnell. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Thursday, the 29th instant, for the erection of a Dwelling-house at Ponsonby. Plans, etc, at my office, Queen-street. EDWAED MAHONEY, Architect. fPENDERS required for Erecting fi Stables in Darby-street. Plans and Specifica tions at my office. Tenders close on Friday, 29th Juno. P. HERAPATH, Architect, Queen-street. rpENDERS will oe received by the JL undersigned up to SATURDAY, 24th June, for Hewing and Sawing Timber at tho Haurski Mill, Thames, according to the specification, copies of which may be seen either at the office of the under signed, Auckland; Mr H. O. Gillespie, Grahamstown; or at the Mill. J. S. MACFARL&NE & CO. np O B~U I L D E X S. Tenders required for the Erection of a two-storey Building on the Ponsonby Road. Platis and specifica tions to be seen at my office until Monday, the 26th inst, at noon. " • W. F. HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. HHENDERS for Supplies for Home JL for Neglected and Destitute Children :— Meat (best quality), free from bone Flour, Tea, Fusrar. Eice, Oatmeal, Peas, Bread of best quality Firewood hardwoods Coals—Newcastle or Whangarei Tenders to be sent to Mr A Stuart, Treasurer, by June 28. _ „ A UOKLAND HARBOUK BOARD. Tenders for Re-building a Portion op Queen-street Wharf. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 12th June, 1876. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tuesday, the 27th instant, at noon, for Re-building a portion of Queen-street Wharf, in terms, of Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Ec-building Queen-street Wharf." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, WILLIAM O. DALDY, Chairman. I HEREBY caution anyone from negotiating a Cheque of mine for £10, dated June 17, on the National B.ink of > tpw Zealand. Payment,for the same hag been t topped at the Bank, JAS. J. HOLLAND.



P SINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS ! OP ME GKAND PANOPTICON! OHOBAL SOCIETY. CONCERT:-" HAYDN'S^CREATION," ON MONDAY NEXT, W. BRIDSON, Secretary. pHORAL HALL. Signer D. DE VIVO has tho honor to announce that MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA, Tho famous Hungarian Nigittingaiiß. and only Rival of Jenny Lind, the Great Prinm Donna Soprano, from Covcnt Garden, and Ilcr Majesty's Theatre, London, will give in AUCKLAND n short seaHon of SIX CON CERTS, TIIK FINKST T.VRK GIVUN TN THIS CITY, CO7U meucing on TUESDAY EVENING, JUNK 27, 1870, MDLLE. TLMA DE MURSKA will bo ass.isted by SIGNOR. RO3NATI, the Great Tenor; SIGNOR SUSINI, the Famous Basso; SIGNOR GIAMMONA, the Unrivalled Flautist; MAESTRO ILMA, tho Most Distinguished Pianist aud Musica! Director. PRICES :—Reserved Seats, Seven Shillings and Sixpence; Body of Hall, Four Shillings; Back Seats and Gallery. Half-a-Orowu. BOX-OFFICE at Messrs. Up: on and Co 's Stationery Warehouse, Queen street. Open daily from 10 till 5, where seals may be secured on a plan oi' the hall for any concert. Present Ticket - lioldeiV Seats will be Retained as originally marked. No more Season Ticfeete will be issued. Communications to bo addressed to Mr. W. Seoil Medoalfe, Agent. Second Concert—THURSDAY, June 29. Third Concert—SATURDAY, July 1. A Change of Programme Ea"ch Night ! ATURD A V NIGHTS 1 ENTERTAIN MENTS. Notice of Removal to tub Temperance Ham, Albeet-strbet. The Committee in thanking the public jor compel ing them to find a more commodious Hall, have to inform them that their Entertainments will be continued in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on and after SATURDAY, Jnne 24. Grand Opening Night-SATURDAY, June 24,1876 Opening Chorus at S o'clock sharp. On this occasion an unusually good programme will be submitted. Admission—ONii PiSNJSY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. pRTNOE OF WALES THEATRE. MONDAY, JUNE 20.— Ckad Millb Failtiie. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Given by the Auckland Garricfe Club, to MRS. CIIAS, F. SEARLE. Vlf "The Miller of Derwentwater."—CONCEßT! " We all have our Little Faults." tsr in the course of the evening Mrs. SEARLE will deliver an Original Poetical Address to tho People of Auckland. T~~6 NI O SOL- PA. An Elementary Singing Class on this system will bo opened on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Large Hall of the Christian Associa tion Rooms, Albert-street. Terms:—Ladles, 6s; Gentlemen, 10s; for the course of six months. All persons desirous of Learning to Sing from Music are invited to attend. Tickets may be had of Moßßrs. Wells, Salter, and Ewintjton. JJ A. O. B. SOCIETY. ONEHUNGA BRANCH, No 89. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of the above Branch will be celebrated by a SOIREE, to be held in St Mary's Hall,Onehurga.on TUESDAY July i. Dancing: to commonco at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s Cd; Single, ss. C. LUCAS, Secretary. WATCHES!! WATCHES !! WATCHES !!! m- T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE. "SBft 1 have received by tho Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewelled in 8 holes, £35 each. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 Goia Calinder Watch, Jewellea in 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. 2 Silver Keyless Hunting Lovers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £16 each. G Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joints, £10 11s. Eaoh Watch is Accompanied with a Certificate feoh t. Russell & sons, and i Warranted. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union Bank. 1 THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES PROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. MORE WATCHES TO AEEWF, NEXT MONTH. Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from good marks. OTTCE.—The business of the undersigned will in future be Closed from Sunset on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 p m — H L Posseneskie, Tailor and Habit Maker, Short land-stwet—Auckland, June 20, 1876- OARD AND RESIDENCE for Four or Five Respectable Men.—Mrs Hughes, 4 doors below "Duffy's Grocery Store, Hobson-street. EW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Annual Local Meet ing of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will bs held at the office of the Oompanv, In Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of July, 1876, at noon. FREDK. BA.TTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, Bth June, 1876. T^ EUTSOHER VEREIN. General-Versammlunff am 22 d M. behufs der Neu wahlen fur das neve Vereins-Jahr. DER VORSTANP. HP H E HO M~CE OPAT HI C JL DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN, by Drs. Pulte and Epps ; Revised, with important additions, and many new remedies, by Washington Epps, L. R. O. P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the London Ho moeopathic Hospital. Table of Contents :—General Diseases—Casual Diseases-r-Cutaneous Diseases- Fevers—Affections of the Mina—the Head—the Eyes—the EarK—the Nose—the Face, Lips, and Jaws—the Teeth, Gums, and Mouth—the Windpipe and Chest—the Stomach and Bowels-the Urinary and Genital Organs—Diseases of Women—Treatment of Children—Anatomy and Physiology—Hygiene and Hydropathy—Materia Medica—Domestic Surgery- Medical and Surgical Appliances—Dislocations and Luxations—Fractures—Glossary—lndex A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed), £310s. or £5 55.; or with glass Btoppers:to all the Tinctures, £i 4s. or £6 6s.— JAMES EPPS & CO., Homosopathio Chemists, 48 Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly, London. CITY OF AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tbe Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company, Kapanga Road Coromandel, on MONDAY, the 26th inßtant, at 15 o'clock noon. Bußinesa: — To receive Directors' Eeport ant Balance-sheet, and to elect Two Direotora and ai Auditor. J. H. HARRISON; Corom&nael, 17th June, 1878. Sewetery. ..Jam L*usk. ...:,.' .•.;■-'• •.-..■'■



TO IFF, Ilf-JS^PiP fF PJETES, DEATHS, arcl MABBIAGES for the District of AUCKLAND. I, ANGUS ROSS. Doctor in Medicine of Hie "Uni versity of Pennsylvania, row residing in Oriehun)?a, do hircby givo notico (hat I intend to apply to John | Mnir Wayland, ilio Registrar for the District, on the j ]st day of August, IS7C, to have my nsrao placed on tho Register of the Medical Practitioneis in tho Colony of Jvcw Zealiiril; snri I have deposited luy , Diplomas and copien of the sump, along with this, in the Office of iho said liopistrnr in Auckland, for >_ Public Inspection, in terms of the "Medical Prac titioners Kcgistration Act. IHiO1" ANGOL RGSS. Onchnnga, Juno, IS7G. I pLAKEMONT HOUSE, Princes \j street, Auckland. Board and Residence by j the day, weclt or month. Bath-room, and every attention. Terms moderate. . TO-MORROW. CONTINUANCE SALE OP SHIP CHANDLERY, HAEDWAEE, BRUSH WAR E, &.C. &C, &C. E. & H. ISAAjCS WILL sell by public auction, on the premises of Messrs "Williams and Co,, on To-morrow (Friday), June 23, at 11 o'clock, The Balanco of tho Stock, comprising—Wire Eope, Compasres, Lamps, Chairs, Bunting, Whaling Gear, Sheaves, Blocks, Thimbles, Shackles, Clew Irons, assorted Eope, Composition Dumps, Nails, Nautical Beots, Life Belts, Cutlery, Sail Needles, Marquees, Lamp Lenses, Hags, Telescopes, Baromoters, Bino culars, Wheels, Grindstones, Hooks, Linos, Palms' Log Glasses, Oars, &C, &c, " &c, Also, Balance of Lcaao of Premises, and Fixtures. And, Tho Well-known Trading Schooner ' Christina.' As this will be the last day of the Sale by Auction, the Goods will be offered entirely without reserve. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART. At 11 O'Clock Sharp. "1 LOT GOOD HAMS and BACON, , _L upset price 6d 8 kegs Best Beef, upset price 3d 50 Wairoa Cheese, Onions, Canterbury Potatoes 100 bags Oats 60 pair Women's and Children.s Boots Flour, Bran, Pollard, Candles, Tea, Sugar, Soap, Sardines, Currants, Raisins, etc. GEORGE SIBBIN, ~ Auctioneer. ','. ,J TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNEE MART, at 11 o'clock, 30 k9gs PRIME BUTTER. GEORGE SIBBIN. FRIDAY, NOON.—Makket Hotjse. POULTRY— fowte, Ducks, Turkeys, y JL Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc. Prize Pen of i! Oreve Cojur's. PRODUCE: Potatoes, Onions.Jßutler,' Pumpkins, etc. Furniture, Sundries, &c. TREES— Plants, Shrubs, &o. Fruit and Ornamental, <fee, ;; ; R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOOK. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. : 1 PRODUCE, Groceries, Furniture, &c. j 4 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams, 2 cases Raglan and Waiuku ditto, 100 sacks Canterbury ana Auckland Potatoes, 20 kegs Wellington and Waiuku j uttor, 40 Cheese, Carrots, Pumpkins, Beef, Currants, ea, Tobacco, Sardines, Confectionery. At 2 o'clock p.m., ' '< '■' ''■'• Household Furniture and Effects, Glass, Earthen- ' ware, Kitchen Utensils, Ohaff Cutter, Sausage Ma- -", chine, American Stove and Fittings, New Furniture * sorted, a case 80 pairs assorted Boots. ' MONDAY, JUNE ' 26, At 11 o'clock. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by publio auction at the '& Exchange Auction Mart, at 11 o'clock sharp, ! Ex Kate Brain: M— 47 sacks Oats Q-48 „ ": , .-■';■■ -v;, Z- 28 M- 23 „ S-64— 59 „ S-152—12-2 Backs Milling Wheat S- 37 „ Fowl „ 64-56 „ „ , Dilion- 60 „ ~ ;; 180 „ Prime Potatoes 140 „ Pigs Feed. Ex Harriet Armitage (slightly damaged): 18 sacks A & M Flour 10100's „ „ 6 50'S " „ "■-.£ Terms at Bale; TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, GROCERIES, FURNITURE. *v.« M. JONES AND CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms To-morrow (Friday), 23rd inßtant, at 11 a.m., 30 bags Maize 60 bags Oatsr, Potatoes, Onions, Butter Cheese, Bacon and Hams, Pig Feed Flour, Carrots, Oatmeal Poultry, Feacocks, Toohi's, Geese, &c Tea, Sugar, Rice, So*p, Candleß, A'erosone ' 50 cases Prime Apples Household Furniture, Fancy Goods Clothing, Books, &c. __, FRIDAY, JUNE 23. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. j npH E subscribers will sell at the mart/ 1 -*■ Fort-street, on Friday next, June 23, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 26. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE." COUNTRY PROPERTIES. 1 PAPAKURA, KIRIKIRI, WAIKATO, &o. rpHE subscribers have received in- JL struotions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fortatreet, on Monday, 26th instant, at 12 o'clock, PARISH OF PAPAKURA—Allotments 12 and 13, ■ section 6, containing 6 acres 1 rood, with large frontage to the Papakura river; allot , ment 9, section 3, containing 5 acies, through which the railway runs. KlElKlßl—Allotment 13 in the settlement, suburban section 1, Parish of Opaheke, containing 10 acres. , - ; ; ■, ■-; /-i•: .' ' KIRIKIRIROA (Walkato) -Allotment 87, situate on the banks of the Tunawhakapeke,Lake, about 6 miles from Hamilton, ' MAHURANGI-Allotment 152, of the Parian, situate on the Puka Puka Road, containing 118 acres. MATAKANA— 296 acres, having a large water frontage to the left-hand branch of the Matakana liver, being allotment 29 and part of 39 of the Parish. 110 acres elbsa to above, also fronting the Matakana river. BAYFIELD (Ponsonby)-Lot 1 of section 1, 81 feet 2 inches to Ponsonby Road. ' Also;'1 ' ■ -I * f'^- 11 IN THE ESTATE OP3GEORGE CLARKSON^— *'-■ VICLAGE OF PAPAKURA - Two Quarter-acre Sections. 6! ■ " —."... '"• ,'■'! fs'JfTT SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, ' X • '■:.;■:"■■ :■../!.■ Auctioneers. . *.3.,!M 5 ;0-