gjr Julius Vogel is the most unimpaß eioDfd, or perhaps it would be more true to F3 y that he is very loath to leave. KumoTiiefi Opposition Ministry. The Opposition ware not at all concerned . t, ox ,t the threatened resignation, and the . nam ps of » probable Ministry from the Op position was mentioned yesterday, which places Sir George Grey as Native Minister flpd Mr Wood as Treasurer, f ome followers were quite elated over the. matter. Ms.. Stafford. It is held that Mr Stafford is lying on his oars ready to embrace the first opportunity afforded'him for taking office. During the ]n. t debate he was heard to make a remark, sotto voce to a friend, which, if made to tbe Speaker, would have had great weight with the new members and would have done the Government a deal of good.

The Caucus To-day.

Rumors are plentiful, but there is no cer tain news obtainable. The Caucus of Gov ernment supporters is now going on. It is nnder.toofl that the majority are strongly opposed to resignation. Sir Julius Vogel is said to be desirous to resign, hoping to embarrass the Opposition and re turn to power in course of the session. The Opposition are unlikely to accept office at present unless on a guarantee from the Governor fortifying their position on the Constitutional question. Their reason for declining is that the Government has no right to escape without a proper investi gation of the charges against their adminis tration, which could hardly take place after their resignation. Tlie "Wellington Tress The Wellington Press, except, the Post, Is very sad about the crisis. The Times is very lacbadrisical this morning recounting the services of Sir Julius Vogel, Major Atkinson, and Sir Donald McLean, and drawing a melancholy picture of the ingratitude of the country. The article is thought to be inspire., and excites much amusement and contempt amongst members.

About thirty members are said to be at the caucus, but there is considerable differ ence of opinion existing amongst them, some favouring tbe Premier's idea of resignation. These are extreme partizans ; the moderate men are objecting. The moderates will probably carry the day. Xtamo-iued Coalition. It is hinted that to-morrow Sir Julius will likely get rid of one or two associates, and vrouid not object to certain amount of coali tion. None is probable with any prominent Opposition members. Karaitana arrived from Napier yesterday. The other Napier' men have not come yet. No return has been mads for Karaitana's district, tbe "Returning Officer having de clined to mako a return, as, he says, under lepal advice, which is believed to be Govern ment advice. The question will no doubt come before tbe House. (Per Press Agency.) Result of To-day's Oaucus, .After the meeting on Saturday the Go vernment notified to their supporter.,, who had requested them not to resign, that busi ness could not be gone on with by them until the House had decided tbat there was no reason why a Crown Grant for the Piako Swamp should not be issued. The meeting to-day at which 39 (query, 29) members were preFent, unanimously adopted the resolution that the Government should carry out the Piako Swamp arrangement by the issue of the Crown Grant in due course. Eleven others not present are said to have promised to support the resolution. In all probability either two or three others will do so. The Government will on the meeting of the House on Wednesday move a resolution to the above effect, and if carried will remain in Office.

AT THE WHAU.

An entertainment of a varied character will he given to-morrow evening at the Whan Lunatic Asylum, by P. Doran's troupe of minstrels, for the amusemont of the patientß. Ow.nibnsses will leave the "Onion Bank for the Whau at six o'clock.

PEOFIiSSOK COPE'S CONCERT. Mr D. Cope, professor of music, and one of the best musicians of tho city, will give his miscellaneous concert this evening In the City Hall Mr Cope is a devoted lover of music, and since he came to this city, some .lireo years ago, he ha 3 dona much for its advancement, but has tot met with adequate success. We believe we are right in saying that as a violinist, Professor Cope has no superior in Auckland. The programme appears in the St .... so that readers m>iy see at a glance the v_cal and instrumental treat in store for thorn. Songs of a very choice type are pro mised by Messrs Skinner, Harding. Davey, Burnbam. and others. Mr Turrell and his gifted sister will give a grand duet, and Mr D. Fix will appear, by special request, in his celebrated Marble Pedestal Dance, and eccentric delineation of " Dancing Mad." Mrs Cope and several other ladies will also ring. ,

THE PANOPTICON. This entertainment, to which we drew particular attention on Saturday evening, will he opened for the first time this evening in the Prince of Wales Theatre The Panopticon has been got up at great expense by Mr Pkioner, and as it is intended to blend amuse ment with instruction f fom tho works of Dickens, we hope Mr Skinner's endeavours will fee duly sustained by the public. Besides a lucid description of the passing scenes, the services of Mrs Mitchell have been secured; also, those of the German Liedertafal. the Orpheus Glee Club, and a choir of twenty-five vocal ists, with a full band. The Panopticon, therefore, cannot fail in attracting a large audience.

NAVAL BKTGADE VABIETY TROUPE. This well-trained troupe of performers, assisted by local amateurs, gave a very creditable peformance on Saturday evening, at the Theatre, to a very fair audience. The features were similar to those of the previous evening. The horizontal bar feats by Messrs _elder, Fulljames, Blake, and Anderson, the double song and dance by Messrs Bertie and Rice, and various sentimental and comic songa. The enter tainment was successful.

" SATURDAY MG.HT." The Templars '* Saturday Night" was crowded as usual at the Wellesley-street Young Mon's Booms by men and women of all sizes. Mr McKenzie in the chair. Songs were sung by Messrs Chapman.Cornish, Jamison, Skeates, and Nelson. Mr Brown gave a recitation. A young lady, Miiis Minnie Eroude, made her first appearance with a recitation ' The Drunkard's Child," which was well done and duly praised. The chairman informed the meeting that the meetings henceforth would be held in the Albert street Temperance Hall.

OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE KAI PARA LINE.

On Friday, OoloneUGorton, General Govern ment Inspector of Railways, paid a visit in a special train to the stations and workings on the Kaipara line. He was accompanied by the General Manager—Mr Macdonald—and by the Station Master of tbe Kaipara Rail way. The rolling stock, etc , was examined, and the workmen's tools inspected. Just at the time tha Inspector was ready to start away from Helemsville by the tram the Minnie Casey was seen comingjup the river, and the Manager considerately ordered the train to wait the steamer's arrival, and convey pas sengers across to Riverhead. The Gemini usually leaves Riverhead at 3 p.m. On this occasion, however, Bhe was delayed by a superabundance of cargo, and by an incident which occurred on the passage up. A passen ger had to be landed near Wood's Island. Peter, the mate, pulled off with him in the boat, but, before getting alongside the pteamer again, he unfortunately lost one of the row locks. There being heavy weather on at the time, he lost command of the boat, and was blown by the fierce brreze ashore among the oyster rocks, the steamer proceeding up the river without him. The Gemini had a large cargo, and the large-sized truck in waiting on the wharf would not hold half of it. It became necessary to run the loaded truck out of the way, and bring along the only available empty one. There was no locomotive to shift them about, but Colonel Gorton and General Macdonald (as a person persisted in calling him) led on the men who were standing near, and Colonel, General, and the men composing the main body each pushed with the power of a full-grown donkey engine until the full truck was im pelled away to the shed, and the empty one brought into its place. It was an inspiring Bight to see gentlemen of such rank putting their shoulder to the wheel, and, without any " puff," we can say that they made an

j-xceljent substitute for the thing called a locomotive at presnt running on the Kaipara bnp. and known as the " Schnapper." Darkness grew on apace, without the Gemini being ready to start, and the party waiting learned to their dismay that when she did start it would be to go first of all in the opposite direction to Auckland, having to proceed up tbe river for the mail bag. Id order to facilitate the move ments of her Majesty's m<sil steamship Gemini, the gallant Colonel volunteered to go in a boat with the General and fetch down tbe mail bag. Only one boat was to be seen near the river ; this lay on the bank high and dry and dirty, and* without oars to row with. To pull a boat without oars is about the only thing the gallant gentleman cannot do. So he at oncesounded a retreat from the spot. It was 6.30 pm, before the steamer left. On the passage down there was a little amusement caused by a worthy shoemaker from the Kaipara. who felt he had agriev;uice against the pent].men in command of the railway. While at HeJensville be purchased a second class ticket and in mistake got into the fiist clasp carnage. He was warned, while iv, of his error, ; at the next stopping place he got into the second class, but was made to pay another Cd by the collector for the distance he had ridden in the extra price carriage. He paid with much expostulation, and that sixpence was a sore point the remainder of the journey into Auckland. He had near him, on the steamer, some of the leading railway authorities and in vehement strains gave them a bit of bis mind as to the management of the Kaipara line, nnd the extraction of another sixpence from him for getting into the first carriage be came to, not having been directed elsewhere, and saying he could not read the writing on the carriages. As the steamer nearrd Wood's Island the whistle was blown for missing Peter, who came up alongside and got on board as if nothing particular had happened. He had had Dothiug to eat since leaving tbe steamer in the morning except oysters. The Gemini arrived at the wharf about 8.15. The Annie Milbank was- also unusually late in The Lily arrived at Eiverbead before the Gemini left crowded with cargo. There are several new truchs being built for the Kaipara line, and tho sooner they are ready the better, as there are not sufficient for the traffic.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Cruehings- The Morning Light, Owharoa, has crushed scarcely two tons, and lodged 8 ozs. melted gold as the result. The Little Battery erected is giving no satisfaction in consequence of its limited capacity. The Columbia claim, Karaka, trial of two tons, yielded 1 oz. 19 dwts. melted gold. Candidates for the Assembly. Messrs J. E. Macdonald and Samuel Stephenson announced themselves candidates for the seat vacated by Sir George Grey. Others, including Mr James Mackay, are spoken of. Por the Council election to fill the vacancy caused ' : by Mr Anthony's retirement, Dr Kil gour and Mr Hugh Mcllhone are spoken of as candidates.

COROMANDEL.

Saturday. Royal Oak Specimens. The Royal Oak Mine has 531bs specimens now from the Little Wonder leader Saturday. More are expected. This day. The Union Beach Meeting. There is much interest felt in the Union Beach annual meeting to-morrow, and if the two Coromandel directors are replaced by Auckland directors, all interest in the mine will be lost, and shares will possibly fall to half the present value. It will certainly lead to an extraordinary meeting being called for the purpose of asking the directors to resign. The Bismarck returns will be completed to-morrow.

ALEXANDRA.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. There is a great flood in the river. A number of canoes are down with produce. Wheat is realising ss; oats, 3s j maize, 4s 9d.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Pawn arrived on Saturday. To-day, the Augusta and Ebenezer, from Auckland ; Jessie, from Thames. Sailed : Whaleship Coral, for New Bed ford ; Elsinore, for Auckland; Policeman, for Thames. A petition is being got up asking the owners of the lona to change the hour of sailing from 12 p.m. on Friday to 4 p.m. the same day. It will be a great convenience if granted.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Sunday, Loss of the Bar que Heversham.

The barque Heversham, coal laden from Newcastle to Wellington, was wrecked a short distance outside the Heads at noon yesterday. She struck on a sunken rock, known as Thomas' rock. No break was observed. The vessel sank about an hour and a-half after striking. No lives were lost, and the crew saved all their effects. The Albion picked them up, and transferred them to the steamer Manawatu, which landed them on the wharf last'nigbt. The vessel was insured for £500 in [the South British, £1000 in the National, and £1000 in the New Zealand about a month ago. The cargo of 700 tons of coal was uninsured. Captain Williams was the owner. This day. Arrived-Fiery Cross from Auckland.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Destrctivs Fire.

Bates' chair manufactory was destroyed by fire on Sunday ; damage about £2,500 ; in surance, £1,700 in the Liverpool and Globe offices. The origin of the fire iB unknown.

HOKITIKA

Saturday.

Silver Ore

Mr Manton, Mineralogist with 25 years ex pence, assayed yesterday at the Bank a parcel of Mount Rangitoto ©re as taken direct from the mine, which yielded: four hundred and thirty ounces, one pennyweight 11 grains silver to one ton of rough ore. The silver is richly impregnated with gold, discernable to the naked eye. Mr Kirkland's assay report regarding this mine, is therefore confirmed. Mr Manton is prepared to challenge any person donbting its accuracy.

IMPORTANT TO MARINERS.-THE ISSUE OF MASTER'S CERTIFICATES.

The New Zealand Gazette just to hand by the b.s. Wellington, contains a very im portant new Order promulgated by Her Majesty in Council affecting the issue of certificates in the colonies. The secretary of the English Board of Trade in transmitting the' new order to the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, describes it as sub stituting a cumulative domicile of three years in any of the Australian Colonies, for a domicile of three years in the particular colony in which the certifi cate is issued, as requested by the' Orders in Council of the 30th March, 1871 j, 9th August, 1872 • 30th August, 1873 j andl2_h

May, 1874, 'respectively. The secretary.of the Board of Trade adds, " In transmitting the amended orders, I am to point out that the former orders aTe revoked." The new Order in Council, which is dated Windsor, 12th day of February. 1876, affects tbe colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, New Zealand, aDd South Australia, and after the usual roundabout but necessary introduction proceeds to recite ten conditions or regula tions Under which masters' certificates are to be issued in future. The most important of these is the sth, which contains the gist of the alteration in the system, and reads as follows :—

Such colonial certificates of competency shall be granted only to any person who for a period of three years immediately preceding his appli cation for such colonial certificate, or for several periods amounting together to three years, the earliest of which shall have com menced within five years prior to such applica tion has been domiciled in, or has served in a ship or ships registered in one or more of the following Australasian colonies, viz., the colo nies on the continent of Australia and New Zealand, and Tasmania. Certificates of com petency granted contrary to this regulation shall be regarded as improperly granted. THE STOWAGE OF GUNPOWDER. Tiie Gazctlc also contains the reply of the Hoard of Trade to the representation made by the Governor of New Zealand through Earl Carnarvon of the necessity for legislation to secure the safe stowage of gunpowder and other explosives on board merchant vessels. The reply states that the Board do not think that it would be advisable to introduce ■ any legislative measure on this subject at the pre sent time, and adds that the matter "would appear to be one for the consideration of the underwriters."

CITY COUNCIL.

A. srECiAL meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present: His Worship tbe Mayor, Councillors Goldie, Prime, Hurst, Brett, Cosgrave, Vod der Heyde, and Daldy.

ANONYMOUS LETTER. Before proceeding to the business, the Mayor called attention to an anonymous letter -which had appeared in the Star re lating to some Bills which he had sent to Wellington, and in which it was said had screwed a clause in the Smoke Nuisance. He might tell them that he should not be deterred from doing his duty by any such effusions ; and in addi tion the statement was utterly untrue. THE EREINGTON ENQUIRY. The Mayor said there was a slight mis onception about'the matter of tbe Committee ofEnquiry re Mr Errington. He had not said tbat tbe committee was illegally con stituted : on the contrary he be lieved " that it was legally?/ constituted, for although the names were suggested by ballot, the appointment of a committee was decided on by open voting. Under whatever circumstances any reconsideration of a resolu tion of the Council required 14 days' notice, WESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE. The Mayor said the principal business they had to transact was to decide upon what should be done with tbe Western Springe Estate. They were aware of the position in which the Council stood in regard to this estate. Although they had paid haK the purchase money, they still had no rfrjht to issue a lease for a term of years. At the last meeting of tbe Council the tenders for the leasing of the estate were to have been received but none were sent in and it was not likely that any would b? without some more satisfactory position of the Corporation with regard to the estate. He suggested that tbe matter should be lef I in the hands of Councillor Daldy and himself This suggestion was adopted unanimously. THE ERRINGTON ENQUIRY. Councillor Hurst said he wished to make a few observations with regard to this Com mittee before the subject dropped. He was convinced that the Committee was illegally constituted. The mode of _ voting by ballot was a covert means of enabling Councillors to vote for themselves. He did not approve oi Councillor Brett being a member of the com mittee. Nearly all the Councillors elected had been confabbing together previously. Councillor Brett asked if there was not a clause which made ib compukory for all Councillors to vote.

The Mayor replied there was. In hit opinion, the only illegality in the matter was Councillor Hurst refusing to vote. He had violated the Cerporation Act, and could bt proceeded against at the Police Court. Councillor Daldy said he was also of oninion that Councillor Hurst's refusing to vote was the only illegal proceeding of the meeting. To simplify _ matters be should propose in confiimation of the othei resolution that his Worship tbe Mayoi and Councillors Yon der Heyde, Brett. Goldie, and Cosgrave be a committee to en quire into the statements made against Mi Errington. Councillor Holdsbip having spoken on thf subject in terms expressive ef disbelief of anj foundation to the charges, Councillor Yon! der Heyde said Councillor Hurst should recollect that people who lived in glass houses should not throw stones. Councillor Goldie said there was every reason that the matter should be strictly investigated. Before the articles appeared in the Star there had been several rumours about. One was that the present contractors for the Waterworks had the specifications sent to them two months before anybody else. He believed a thorough enquiry would reveal some very nnpleasani facts.

Councillor Daldy thought Councillor Goldie had gone too far. He did not know that any question of the time the contractor, had the specifications was involved in the present enquiry. The Mayor said to facilitate matters he would guarantee that any Councillor not on the Committee should be allowed to be pre sent and put questions. Councillor Daldy's motion having been seconded, was put and passed. The committee remains the same as before

The new hospital for the Waikato district is to be built at Ngarawahia in accordance with the wish of the settlers. A B C D E F at the City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo mical Floorcloth. Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the best covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &c, it lies more solid, is warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retains its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " Dilpussund " 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 lid each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good J and cheap ; 100 Hearth Rugs from 5s lid to 18s 6d, decided 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.

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mONIC SOL-FA. An Elementary Singing Class on this system will be opened on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, In the Large Ball 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 Musio are invited to attend. Tickets may be had of Messrs. Wells, Salter, and Ewlngton. pEARSE'S—New Now Open, Icomer oflQueen-Btreet and VulcaniLane



-*ga-MiM__a___Miia----B-ii--ii^^ WANTED, a Machinist on \ torn, d to use Wheele- & Wilson' p aCC"h flYs Poppet. WellPßlpy-street ° Machines. ANTED, two or three Working Men to Board and Lodge ; terms moderate. T. P Jndklns, 50, Victoria-street. ANTED Known, that two Young Men can he accommodated with comfortable B anrt Residence at Mrs McCarthy's, Albert sn-v,. nearly oppoEite Young Men's Christiaa Asso ciation. mo Bootmakers—Wanted 2 steady I Mm used to men's and women's lipht wort.; cord wages.—Apply at once to Garrett 8r0.., Wake .l el cl -street. WASTED, a General Servant; re ference required.-Mrs Dacro, Ponsonby Bead. _ ANTED immediately, for Tau ranga, a respectable Fervan*-.: must be a Pr testant, g'-od pain cook, with satisfactory refer ences.-., pply to Mrs Burrows, St. Stephen's Koad, Parnell. TV^ANTED, a situation by a first **' class Waiter or "Barman, in town or country; can profluco cord references,—BC, Star Office. __ ANTED, a Boy accustomed to the Butchery; Done'other need apply to E. Reeves, Ho' son slreet. _____ A NTED, by a first-class Needle woman or Machinist, employment either with tho needle or sewing ma' hine.—Please address ME, Star Office WANTED, an Apprentice or an Improver to the Cablnetmnking, who will have an opportunity to learn npholiterlng and French polishing.—Apply nt tho Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-street Ei'Bt, near Greyhound Hotel. ANTED Known, that T. Hine and Co 's very old Cognac Brandy always in stock at the Alhert Hotel. Queen-street. ANTED Known, that Perrior Jouet and Co.'s Half-pint Bottles of Cham ' pajjrifi (first quality), suitable for invalids, can be obtained at tho Albert Hotel Bottle Department, ' Oueon-sti'«ot. W~AN TED—Orders for the AUCK LAND RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black h Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on hand. TKT ANTED to Purchase, a good * second-band T.atho and Circular Saw—Thos J Harhutt. old Echo office. Phortland-street. \T[ ANTED to SELL, Bags. No V * offer refused.—W, Crowthor, corner of Lome and Welledoy-streets, VST ANTED to SELL, 30 dozen VS first choice Josephine Kid Gloves, from IsCd, 2s, and 2s Gd-W Eyre, Bnnisklllen House, Victoria street ANTED, a Compositor, 15 to 18, for a country journal; wages, 3ns per week. , Apply by letter, with references, to this oifice. ; ANTFD to Sell, cheap, a first class Boarding House (freehold) in one of the principal streets of the city.—W. Flood, 6, Exchange. WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORBISON is prepared to oxeouto all kinds of 'ASPHALTING at reasonable prioes.— Address Newton Road. _____ ANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; ! .Strong durable Double-Rein Bridles. 9s Cd each; r Strong durable Single-Bern Bridles, 7s Gd each ; all other goods proportionately oheap, to make room for large shipments to arrivo 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. WANTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical mater and repairer of Sewing Machines In the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s 6d. \ few First-class lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale PLANTED Known, that G. Hold . 1 ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out presant large stocks. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genera House Furnisher, etc, has juat received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, whioh he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at is, is 6d, 6s, and 6.'; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. i^~ Note tho addrea* :-The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, aud Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office,"" Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Stretton's Bookj, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot Is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArttrar, Shera's new Wan-house. WANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, md Magnolias, Roses, Fusehlas, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Tree-. &c . <vc, at So'afleld View Nursery, or in tbe Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders loft with the Market Inspector will promptly attindod to. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All .rders attonded to with despatch ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Walkawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WAITED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe'* Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED 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, Queen-street. Venus, Golden teaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per plug, Ss 9d per lb. Meersohaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, ue_.t door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including S»shes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Bhafts, Iron Bark nd Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c„ he, at the lowest market price, at his Yards,' Custom-house street. p A;■. U TION. The Publio are Cautioned againsttCashlng a Cheque for £19 10s, drawn by N. Wood on the Onion Bank, Auckland, in favour of Papakura, payment stopped at Bank. FITZPA TRICK BROS., care of Hunter and Nolan, Auctioneers. LOST, STOLEN, or Strayed—Bob Balintine's VOlCE.—Apply No. 44, All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. LOST, in Queen-street, or Karanga hape Road, a Small Green Leather Case, con taining surgical instrument.—Reward at Mr Pond's Homcepathlo Pharmacy, Queen-Btreet. ■jl/TAKSHALL & COPELAND'S CELEBRATED Dunedin .X.X,X..X. .Pale Ale, IH BoT BS, QOAHTB, AND PIXTSt FOE SALE PS J. C. MORBIN & CO,, GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN- STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. N.B.—All orders carefuUy Packed and Delivers. , 0 any part of the Town or Suburbs.



_.IHlMUMlilig_*fcg-— nn ■■ | _ .... .... ■ ■-■ AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Rebuilding a Portion of QtEEN-S'-'REET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Aucltliuid, 12th June, 18?6. Tonders will be received at this Office until Tuesday, the 27th instant, at, noon, for Re-bniidins a portion of Queen-street Wharf, in terms of Plans and Specifications to be seen at tho Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Re-building Queen-Btreet Wharf.'' The lowst or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TENDEBS will 6e received by the underpinned up to SATURDAY, 24th June, for HewiDg and Sawini. Timber at the Haurnki Mill, Thames, according to tho specification, copies of which may be seen either at tlie office of the under signed, Auckland; Mr H. C. Gillespie, Grahamstown; or at the Mill. ,__ _ „_ _^ _ ■ J S MACFARLA.NEJ- CO. Fll O BUILDERS. Tenders required for the Erection of a two-storey Building on the Ponsonby Road. Plans and specifica tions tn be seen at my office until Monday, the 2GtU inst, at noon. «._«_. W. ¥. HAMMOND, Architect. Shortland-street. Publio Worki Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 2G, 1876. ITNDERS are invited for the Ereo tion of a Central Prison, at New Plymouth, in the Province of Ta.an_.ki. General conditions, specificat'ons, and drawings may ba seen at the offices of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington ; and at the District Engineer's offices, Auckland Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tender*for Central Prison," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the , original tender and deposit are lodg6d with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. Tho lowest or any tender Lor necessarily accepted. Plans can be seen at the Public Offices, Chrlst ohurch, DunediD, and New Plymouth. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. . r*N TflOR NORTHERN WAIROA A&fV JD KAIPARA. v):iV:77' . \ *V vt-v- '7 ', The Brigantine ' <_i_:_-i-ii~.^ KATE BRAIN, Captain Gay, will leave for Wairoa (Kaipara), on THURSDAY, 22nd June. For freight, apply to .JOHN REID, Agent, Commerce-street. rpIMBEii! T I JVI B B ill X TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., MECHANICS' BAY, Have on Hand :— A Very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, and an Unsurpassed Quality of Second class Stuff at VERY LOW RATES. 1 Sashos, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, also very cheap. iar Wood Turning in all its Branches. ___H_H_S_i -DOARD OF EDU CATION. Tho Meeting to Eleot tho First Committee for the Meroer School District will beheld on SATURDAY, the 24th Instant, at the Court-house, Mercer, at 0.30 P' m' FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. IJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice Is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm ing certain resolutions passed at an extraotdinary general meeting of the Company,'held at the said registered office on tho 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " That the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-np voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator.' WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auokland, May.lß, 1876 _____ NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). . Notice is hereby Riven that the Annual Local Meet ing of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will be held at the office of the Company, in Auckland, on .WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of July, 1876, at noon. EREDK. BA.TTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auokland, 9th June, 1876. fO"EW T\ RIBSTyTATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OB DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, OOMPBISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &0., &a, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS : Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in tho Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THI LOWEST IN A UCKLAND. . A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS Bought much under value, to be ' SOLD CHEAP. ' Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, ant Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. ■ "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN' TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifeiime. All sizes In stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. i i NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. REAL *_-O£GIEL IWEEDS, 3s IID PEE YA H. ATKINS, i



pRTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. MONDAY, JUNE 20.—CEM) MII.LX FAiLTnE. GRA>D COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Given by the Auckland Garrick Ciub, to IVIRS. CRAS, P. SEARLE. rsr " The Miller of Derwentwater. "-CONCERT! " We all have our Liltlo Faults " V*r in the onus.' of HlO r-venlng Mis. SEARLE will deliver an Original Potticnl Address to the People of Auckland. piTY _HALirSKATI"NG"RiNK. Gekat asd Signal Success ! By Sppciai Rpqncst, the Hall will RE-OPEN TO MORROW EVENING Regular JN ights:- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 7 o'clock Gentlemen are requested to practise in Shoos. Admission, Is; Skates, Is an hour. The Hall will bo open for practise each afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. YOUjSTG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SEBIUS OF LECTURES, 1876. June 30. —" British Colonization." —Rev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Rev. Dr. Wallis. July 28.—" Our Century."—H. Worthington, Esq August 4.—" Socrat. s: his anticipations of Chris tianity,"—Rev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Dulles."—Rev. W. Tineley. September 22.—T0 be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October 6.—" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced. —Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Lecture, Is Commence at 7.30, Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tickets, 3a each, apply to tho Librarian. Tickets to be had of all tho Booksellers, tho Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. T>EINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Grand Panopticon Char). 8 Dickens Charles Dickens Grand Panopticon OPENING NIGHT, TO-NIGHT [_TO-NIGHT! Pbinoipal Soprano Mrs. MITCHELL Expressly engaged to sing the Vocal Gems incidental to GRAND PANOPTICON! Mr. R. L. SKINNER, Tenor, N.S.W. Exhibition Concert, in appropriate Descriptive Songs, &c. ; Supported by the German Liedkrtai'al, Orphkus Glee Club, and Chorus of Twbnty-five Voices ! Grnnd Finale (All Nations), Introducing "Die W-cht Am Rhein," "Marsellaise," "Star Spangled Banner," "Rule Britannia,'' " God Save the Queen." Full Band and Chorus! TLMA DE MURSKA. The Greatest Musical Event in Auckland will be the appearance of The Hungarian Nightingale I The Great Prima Donna Soprano, from Her Majesty's Theatre and Cov*nt Garden, London, and only Rival of Jenny Lind, who will commence a short season of Grand Concert on TUESDAY i_VENING, June 27. Full particulars in a few days. p, I IT HALL. TO-MCHTI TONIGHT! $&. D. COPE (PROFESSOR OF MUSIC) Will give a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT! PROGRAMME :- Grand Duet (pianoforte)—Masaniello (Sydney Smith) —Mr Turrell, jun., and Miss Turrell Song—The Warrior Bold (S. Adams)—Mr Skinner Song-Beautiful Days of the Past—Miss Woods fiong—Gailant. of England—Mr C. Harding Song—Waiting for Me—Mrs Cope (violin obllgato by Mi Cope) Comic Song—Mr H. Davey Duet—Home to our Mountains (Verdi)— Mrs Cope and Mr C- Harding Song—The Moon hath raised her lamp Above (Bene dict)—Mr Burnham Selection tor Violin, _larionet, and Piano—L'Ellsire D'Amore—Mr D. Cope, Mr Turrell, jun., and Mlbs Turrell Interval. The Celebrated Maeble Pedestai Dance—Mb. D. FOX Song—ln Vain, though banished from my Heart (A. Mellon)—Mr O: Harding Song—Tho Anchor's Weighed—Miss WoQds Solo (violin)-Keel Row and Variations—Mr D. Cope Song—The Magic of Music (Levey)—Mrs D Cop. Duet— The Last Links are Broken—Miss Woods and Mr Ryan Eccentric Delineation— Dancing Mad—Mr. D. FOX. To be followed by a SELrcT Quadrille Party to the Ladies and Gentlemen of First and Second Seats only. Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. TT A. C. R. SOCIETY. ONEHUNGA BBANCH, No 89. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of the above Branch will be celebrated by a SOIREE, to be held in St Mary's HtU.Onehunga.on TUESDAY July i. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s Cd; Single, ss. C. LUCAS, Secretary. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. In consequence of the late unfavourable weather, the Council of the Institute have decided to keep the 1 Exhibition in the Museum Buildings open until TO- I MORROW (Tuesday), the 20th instant, when. l\ will positively closo. On This (Monday) Evening, the Exhibition of Microscopic Objects, &c., wiU be continued. On To-morrow (Tuesday), through the kind asslst ' ance of Mr, Orook and other friends, a Special Enter tainment will be given for Children, full particulars of which will be advertised. The doors will bo open from 12 noon to 6,30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission at the Doors, Is. Children under the care of adults fbbb to the Early Opening. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary, » A -si °-aF '' M*TL > A'P- Fountain of Friendship ' Lo:DGE■N 0*3920, VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT AND QUADRILLE PARTY For the BENEFIT of the Widows and Orphans of the late Bros. Smith and Mattison, will be „. held in the LORNE-STRBKT HALL, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, ■1870.. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats. 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Gallery, Is. Ladies and Gentlemen oi First and Second Seats only, admitted to Dance, BRO. E. W. WARD, Manager. J E. S. OVERTON, Secretary. ESTATE OE THE RICHARD aNNES LEY EYRE. t> It is requested thr t all accounts against the abovi named Estate may be sent to the offices of th< undersigned, under cover, addressed to the Execu tors. HUGHES & GEORGE, • _ Shortland-street. LFREDkSINDLEN—A Letter fo: yon at this office. ._.. . .-_,.-. ~.. -- w-/.r:* 3Bne_-_ II "■'ll in 111 "■ m _MM__ini-TMii_____«iii-M-^-»-^-» L __: ,___________j_l_____t__ila__



T7TTE SHEEP have been running in JO n\ Tr.<"V<-<-k for ten weeks. Jf not claimed within seven ua_t. wil be pHd to pay expenses. NO visable brand —Norman M__u_, Papaioitoi. Carpenters. —Tenders will be re- J_ csived until noon of Thursday, June 20, for the cciion of a Three-roomed Verandah Cottage.—For r.icnlars apply to J. V iohmenii, Sale-street, Free man's Bay, between Adelaide and Centre-streets. J 7OR Positive Pale, at a low price, a really .vrnfrrlaMo and well'finished Eight ivonip.l House, with good outbuildings, and ft well cultivated freehold gardeji. 50 x 200 .out, in one of tOiE. most ednvenicut parts of PMisonby. Apply 10 1 JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. OR SALE, off Drake-street, anl only a few minutes walk from Qneen-street, a good Four-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. Price, only £130 cash.-J. Itf. .Lennox, Estate Agent,. Auckland. - "_ mo LttT, in Parnell, a Butcher's i_; Shop.— Apply to T. Johnson, Windsor Castle- Hotel. ' t HMO LET, three or four rooms, with -A- every convenience, at a low rent—Apply at this office. __ . mo LET, a House in Alten Boad, J containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Coliman. at J. CoFgravc and Co.'s. CITY OE AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be hold at the ollico of the Company. Kapanga Boad. Coromandol, on MONDAY, tho 26th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Business: — To receive Directors' Report and Balancc-sh.et, and to elect Two Directors and an Auditor. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Corom&ndel, 17th June, 1876. O' A' L T ! SALT! Ex ' England's Glory :' 30 tons Fine, 20 tons Coarse Ex 'Vail jo.' 30 tons Fine, 20 tons Coarse FOR SALE BY G. W. OWEN & CO. Juno 17,187G TUESDAY, JUNE 20, kooist. 1,349 OASES EBUIT!!! 15 BAGS POTATOES I 250 C A S~eT JAM!!! Ex 'Bella Mary,' prom Hobart Town. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Tuesday next, at noon, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OE APPLES AMD PEARS. . APPLES. Brand. No. Fre'-cb.Crabß,ScarletPearrnaiiis-. x ' }- 80 Blue Pearmains, Priestly Wei- /• jl I 80 lingtons \ J New York Pippin, Stone Pippin j XX j- 106 Golden Harveys, Gooseberry ( ) Pippins, Golden Russets,-} W [71 Stunners, Crow's Eggs I . Lemon Pippins, Bradcock's jJDIn <> \ 30 Nonpareils \ arrow over j American, Adams's Pearmains^ O J> 200 Norfolk Beaufins, Rhode Island f jq V4O Greenings... . \ / Claygate Pearmains, English! t.^ ) » Russets X txu ( Newton Pippins, Ribßtone Pip- f tr \ 80 pins I f Blenheim Orange, Pearson's) jj I so Ir 18.18 ..•...*.••••*•*••••_•• (_ ) Hubbard's Pearmains, Margin- ( THL ) 50 teen, Barley Russets, Devon- -c I > 202 Bhire, &o ( JW in ■*■ J . 130 PEARS. ( JM 46 ' -''■ x/o VM 30 St. ; Germain, St. Lawrence, A ' 60 Black Achat., Easter Burrie,-< c }■ . Uvesdale, Catalac IW 32 MI -i _ I «p J 4«_ Cases 1319 A—ls sacks Silver-skin Potatoes Johnson Bros—2oo cases Jams, lib tins assorted Wilson h Co.— 50 ditto ditto ditto. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer, - 7! Arthur's Mart, Qubkn-strbet. MONDAY, JUNE 26. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. COUNTRY PROPERTIES. PAPAKURA, KIRIKIKI, WAIKATO, &C THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fortstreet, on Monday, 26th Instant, at 12 o'clock, PARISH OF PAPAKURA—Allotments 12 end 13, section 6, containing 6 acres 1 rood, wWh large frontage to the Papakura river; aUojt ment 9. section S, containing 5 acres, through which the railway runs. KIRIKIRI —Allotment 13 in the settlement, suburban section 1, i arish of Opaheke, containing 10 acres. KIRIKIRIROA (Waikato)-Allotment 87, situate on the banks of the lunawhakapeke Lake, about 5 miles from Hamiltou. MAHTJRANGI-Allotment 152, of the Parish, situate on the Puka Puka Eoad, containing 118 acres. MATAKANA—296 acres, having a large water frontage to the left-hand branch of the Matakana river, being allotment 29 and part of 39 of the Parish. 110 acres closa to above, also fronting the Matakana river. . f BAYFIELD (Ponsonby) -Lot 1 of section 1, 81 feet 2 inches to Ponsonby Road. Also, - IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE CLARKSON— ' f~ VILLAGE OF PAPAKURA — Two Quarter-acre Sections. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "'. _ TO-MORROW. f PRODUCE, POULTRY, CLOTHING, FURNITURE. M. JONES AND CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Tuesday), 20th instant,* at 11am, 50 sacks Maize, 30 do Fowl Wheat, Pig Feed, Onions, Potatoes, Bacon and Hams, Butter _ '. t .'■■-.) A Clothing, Drapery, Boots and Shoes Household Furniture Fancy Goods s ~,.,, &a., he, &c, TUESDAY, JUNE 20. 500 V O L U M~E~S BOOKS. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 20th instant, at llo'olock, About BfO VOLUMES BOOKS — Biographical ■■■. ■ Works, Encyclopaedias, Works of Fiction. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' ~..,., . Auctioneers. fc^ TUESDAY, JUNE 20, At , Eleven o'clock. FRUIT AND JAMS, EX BELLA MARY. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at 11 o'clock sharp, at the Exchange Auction Mart, HP — 80 cases APPLES—GoIden Harvey, French Crabs, Scarlet Pearmains, Stone Pippins, New Town and New York Pippins. j 260 cases lib Tin Jams , .. ... a 30 cases Jar Jams =7 9 . 10 cases }$b Tins Jams HflwklnS""" 60 cases lib Tins Jams 7 40 cases Tart Fruits B— 120_,cases Apples—Stone"- Pippins, Wellington I v :: Pippinsj New York Plpjios and ■■-'■■• Bipston. . |& 4 , : •'■>!! \. io ~-:..^<::'-' >7<-> Terms at Sale .'»?*'•' X-> ■■• >.. <£ . ■ -<_»»_ :\>