unofficially* he hoped no Increase would be deman ' MELBOURNE, June 15. gincock, late manager of the Land Mort gage Bank, was charged with forgery. It transpired in evidence that he drew £7000 out of the Bank of New Zealand for his own purposes, giving a bill, which was dis honoured. Sincock, getting embarrased, forged a bill of exchange. The case was dis missed on a technical objection, but a, heah information is to be filed. Stevensons' case was dismissed, with costs. The sheep epidemic is causing anxiety. ' Heavy gales have occurred at Hobart Town and Launceston.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. District Court. In the District Court in the case Wickham v. Wilkinson and Horton, claim for £100 damages, the case terminated last night. The jury returned a verdict in favour of defendants on all issues with costs. This morning an application for a new trial, in the case of Quinlivan v. Thorpe, was refused. Mining. The Golden Age, tribute, crushed 7 loads for 115 oz. 1 dwt. melted gold. The Red Queen crushed 25 tons stone, for 51 oz. 9 dwts.

The Red, White, and Blue crushed 20 tons for 20 oz. 15 dwts.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) __._ This day. The Union Beach. The Union Beach has 7401bs of specimens in hand. They are reckoned to go 2|ozs to the lb. The examination of the mine, by order of the local directors, took place yester day, and confidence is once more restored. The agent of the mine manager is disposing of his shares, and so inducing other men in the mine to do the Bame. He has been gene rally censured. The Royal Oak returns are 85 ounces for 44 tons of dirt.

The Carnatic has obtained some more good stone.

The Black Reef and Palmerston are both still sinking.

The Bonita, schooner, which struck the rock yesterday on her way to the Thames, is likely to break up. It is now blowing a terrific gale. ° Tokatea—No report to hand.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Shipping. Sailed: Ness, Coralie, Rover, and Golden Isle for Auckland. Also the lona. Passen gers : Miss Stephenson, Miss Horsley, Hop craft, Mrs Macfarlane, Livingsohn, Miss Williams, Heta, Te Haarai, Messrs White, Miss Ridings, Mrs Tighe, Mrs H. Stephen son, Totton, Mrs Ha vara and two daughters, Constable Donovan and two prisoners.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Evening Paper Telegrams The Star says the concession to evening papers of five hundred words during the session is not appreciable. It asks what idea of the Abolition debates can be con veyed in a 500 words message, and hopes Sir Julius Vogel will re-consider the matter, and allow up to 1000 words messages of the most important debates, especially on Abolition, provided the same are handed in for transmission by nine in the morning.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Hawea has sailed for Nelson and the North. Passengers.—Mr and Mrs White, Messrs Millar, Chapman, Easby, Eraser, Mason and Hammond.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Presentation of the Speaker.

Mr Fitzherbert was presented to the Governor this morning, and his appointment as Speaker was duly confirmed. The Friendly societies-

A meeting of all the Past Provincial Grand Masters of the Independent Order of Odd fellows was convened by the Grand Master last evening for the purpose of forming a committee to make amendments and offer suggestions re the Friendly Societies Bill. It was resolved that other friendly societies in town be requested to co-operate with them, aud form one committee, with power to add to their number. They to receive all delegates from various lodges and districts in the colony of all societies, and receive all suggestions from the same, so as to embody them with their own, and forward the whole to the Colonial Secretary. Circulars will be distributed amongst all societies.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

The Election of Speaker.

bers need not take the oath unless they chose. He and eeveralothers were not sworn.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Speolal Correspondent.) Thursday. The election of Speoker was the only busi ness in the House to-day. After the members had been sworn in by the Chief Justice, Sir Julius Vogel rose and proposed that Mr Fitzherbert be elected Speaker. In doing so he Bpoke of the neees-j Bity for removing this question from party influences. He said there were members of the Government party who would be suited for the office, but some would not be willing to accept it and others would not he acceptable to the House. He spoke warmly of the parliamentary experience of Mr Fitzherbert, and his ability to sustain the high character which had always been borne by the New Zealand Parliament. Sir George Grey in seconding the nomina tion added his testimony to Mr Fitzherhert's abilities and the good service he had ren dered the colony in past years. He added, however, an expression of regret that Mr Fitzherbert should be lost to party warfare for which was so well fitted.

Mr Fitzherbert returned thanks in a low voice.

The Premier and Sir George Grey then advanced and led him side by side to the Speaker's chair. Mr Stafford having added his testimony to the fitness of Mr Fitzherbert for the office the House adjourned till two to-morrow, (Friday). Sir George Grey has elected to sit for City West. It was necessary for him to determine which seat he should ac cept before taking oath, and his accep tance of the Thames would have involved him in all the trouble of committee proceed ings upon the petition of Mr Mackay. Although it is probable that his right to Bit for the Thames would have been sustained, his friends did not deem it wise to expose him to any possible risk of being unseated. The Thames constituency must thank Mr Mackay for defeating the popular wish. Sir Julius Vogel, contrary to usual custom, waa sworn with his hat on. His recent nego tiations with Messrs Eothschild have thus had a beneficial influence in refreshing his faith.

There are sixty-four members present, which is a good muster for the opening day. Nothing of consequence occurred in the Legislative Counoil except that the Hon. Mr. Waterhouse obtained the endorsement of the Speaker to the principle that mem-

THIS DAY.

The Absent Members.

._. Nearly all tho members are now absent Mr Sheehan, of Auckland, and Mr Reid, of OCago, aro the only important absentees. Captain Reid of East Coast notoriety has not arrived. It is supposed he is kept away to avoid being summoned before the Election Committee. Rumours are plentiful, but there is nothing reliable as yet. The Opening Speech The address to-day will allude to the new loan, and declare the Government will stand or fall by the constitutional changes and abolition. The address in reply will be moved by Mr Murray-Aynesley of Lyttelton^and seconded by Sir Robert Douglas. It is believed that neither will commit himself to a strong sup port of the Governrnenti The speeches are not likely to be important, neither being looked on as men of mark or moderately good speakers. The election of Speaker, yesterday, went off very tamely. Vogel made a hesitating and ineffective speech, and was evidently aware that no one believed in the disinterest edness of the election. Sir George Grey, in seconding, made a short but eloquent speech, and was much applauded from all sides of the House.

The new Speaker's reply was not good. It is feared that the length of the sittings will prove too much for him. The Piako Swamp- A new phase of the Piako Swamp swindle has just turned up. New orders in Council are just gazetted- authorising the sale by private contract of about 84,000 acres for some £23,000, to some person not named. This is looked on as a weak confession of the former illegality of the whole affair. Sir George Grey will, it is said, give notice to-day of a question or motion on this sub ject.

Tho Otago men also propose to inquire why Sir Julius Vogel has not shewn the same interest in maintaining the price of public land in Auckland as in Otago. Tlie Strength of Parties- Party combinations are as yet very un certain. The Government people look v cry far from comfortable, and survey the House anxiously. Sir Julius Vogel is excessively polite to &11 new comers. Mr. Stafford is said to be trying to form a new party, but is not likely just now to do much, as he must go with the Government re Abolition and is looked on with great distrust by the Opposition. Leading Opposi tion members are said to be very confident of the firmness of the party, although likely at first to be in a small minority.

The Governor's Speech.

The first session of the sixth parliament of New Zealand was this day opened by the Governor, when his Excellency was pleased to make the following speech :— Hon Legislative Councillors and Gentle mek of the house of representa- TIVES, — I have recourse to your advice and assistance with much satisfaction at an earlier period of the year than has hitherto been usual. Since the Assembly last met, the Colony has been brought into telegraphic communication with other parts of the world. You will recognise that this event is of great import ance to New Zealand. Proposals from the Government of Now South Wales to aid in the establishment of a second line of communication with Europe, and the reply of my Government thereto will be laid before you. In pursuance of the legislation of last session important measures willbesubmitted toyoutogivethe country dis tricts and to theftowns a larger share of self- Government than they have hitherto enjoyed. Other legislation consequent upon the Aboli tion of the Provinces will be proposed to you. I earnestly urge you to co-operate and assist in making as beneficial as possible the changes which are to take place immediately after the termina tion of tbe present session. You may not be able to effect all tbat tbese changes will render necessary, but you will at least be able to deal with tbe principal measures as well^as to provide against any inconvenience arising from defei red legis lation. I desire specially to commend to your notice apill for establishing counties and for giving to them powers and revenues of an in dependent character, but with liberty to adopt concerted action with boroughs and road districts. During my recent visit to Auckland I availed myself of various opportunities of becoming personally acquainted with a large part of the North Island, and visited several of the native tribes who occupy that partion of the colony. I cannot refrain from expressing to you the gratification I derived from observing the rapid development of the splendid pastoral and agricultural country in the province of Hawkes' Bay and on the East Coast. I visited tbe Arawa tribes of the Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also those of the Thames, as well as the large and influential iNgapuhi and Aarawa tribes of the North, by all of whom I was received in the most cordial and loyal manner. The kindly feeling which I found existing between. these tribes and the Euro pean settlers in their districts, together with the increasing desire on the part of the natives to adopt the practices of civilised countries,'as evidenced by the request, espe cially by the Ngapuhi tribe, for the construc tion of roads, telegraphs, and the establisment of Courts of Justice and schools, afford the most promising guarantee for the future peace and prosperity of the colony. You will also learn with pleasure that in other native districts, besides those to which I have re ferred, the relations between the two races continue to improve. The recent inter view between the Minister for Native Affairs and Tawhiao and other leading Wai kato chiefs, have been of a highly satisfac toryjeharacter. The results from the portions of railways opened for traffic are encouraging and assuring. Beyond the good effected by the promoting of settlement, the railways already yield in excess of working expenses a material contribntion towards the interest on the cost of their construction. The prosperity of the Colony continues un abated. The prospects of the agricul tural and industrial interests are satis aetory, and there are notable evidences of improvement in the results from min ing of all descriptions. Not the least pleasing feature of the progress of the colony is the remarkable extent to which persons possessed of capital are coming from other colonies and countries to invest their meaus and settle in New Zealand. I direct your earnest attention to a measure which will be proposed to you for largely altering the system of dealing with and disposing of native lands.

"Gmtlbmen of the House of Represen tatives,—The estimates of expenditure for the coming year framed as far as possible to meet all the questions arising from the Abolition of the Provinces, will be laid before you without delay. I invite your considers tion of the papers relating to the negotiations which my Government have entered into with thejßank of England. Hon. Legislative Councillors, and Gen tlemen oe the House oe Represen-

TATIVES. , My advisers are forcibly impressed with the necessity of enlarging the faoihties for acquiring land in moderate-sized blocks for cultivation and settlement, a _ bill for the purpose will be ■ submitted

you it will also contain provisions for con tinuing the local administration of the Waste Lands. Various other measures will bo placed before you as the time of the session permits. Amongss them will be a bill i« consolidate and amend the laws relating lo Boroughs, a bill to amend the Debtors and Creditors Act, a measure to consolidate the &w_ relating to public works and immigration, and bills amending the laws re lating to Friendly Societies and to Building Societies. I commit to your grave considera tion the business of the session, and I pray that the Almighty will so puido and order your deliberations that they may be produc tive of happiness and prosperity to the people of New Zealand.

SKINNER'S PANOPTICON.

Mr B. L. Skinner, recently advanoe agent to Key, Charles Clark, and who is favourably known to the Auckland public as a vocalist of no mean order, will present his grand Panopticon on Monday evening at tlie Prince of Wa'es Theatre. The exhibiton will not only be new and novel in its characteristics, but in structive in relation to the works of Charles Dickens, of which iiiay be said truly they have delighted the civilised world. The grotesque and natural .regions of the great novelist are painted on 20,000 feet of canvas by a living artist of acknowledged ability, and embrace the leading characters of Dickens' works, from sketches by Boz, which first appeared in tho pages of the Morning Chronicle, vhen the author was in his twenty-third year, to the wierd scenes of his uncompleted " Mdwin Drood," in the last year of his busy life. Tho Panopticon will comprise two parts, interspersed with illustrative readings descriptive of the scenes, and interspersed by instrumental and vocah music. The characters of Dickens alone were they in the fhsh. would form a considerable commu nity of the most wondrou" people in the world. We have not space to enumerate a tithe of these repre sentations of life, but refer our readers to the large bill of particulars. The first view of this intellectual exhibition will appropriately bo Dickens' favourite Gads Hill residence, where he passed the autumn of his life, and will close with his silent grave and memorial stone in AVestminster Abbey, near the rest ing place of that other great age novelist, William Makepiece Thackeray. Mr Skinner's exhibition must of necessity be a success in this city of intelligence and love of literature.

The entertainment in favor of Eugene Mathison, the " Boneless Boy," to which we called attention last evening will take pluce to-night In the Theatre. A large and varied programme has been prepared for the occasion.

After a very short but painful illness, Mrs C. Arthur, relict of the late C. Arthur Esq., died this morning, at her residence, Franklyn Koad. The deceased lady has been gradually sinking in health for some time, but not con fined to her bed. On Sunday last it was apprehended that she was worse than usual. She complained of extreme pain inwardly, supposed to be heart disease; and gradually sank, until this morning, when she passed peacefully away. Her age was 66. The funeral takes place to-morrow at 3 p.m. As will be seen by advertisement a social gathering of the Tonic Sol Fa singers and their friends takes place this evening at the Wellesley-street School Room. Tea on the tables at 5.30.

Among the prisoners conveyed to Mount Eden this afternoon, Was Dr Coulson, who was committed for six menths at the Thames a few days ago. The doctor's appearance and jocular manner of speech were quite amusing to the spectators. He had evidently had a new rig out lately and looked quite smart in a new pair of knee boots. He had no money iv his possession as he stated that he had taken care to place that in the Bank of Providence.

We are pleased to learn that in conse quence of our paragraph last night, the stamp album which was stolen from tho Musoum has been restored to the owner. It was brought back by a respectable woman, who found it in the possession of a little boy, who gave a roundabout description of how he came by it. As we guaranteed last night,no proceedings will taken to punish tho thief, but the ready detection should be a warnfui to light-fingered lads in future that however "respectable" thoy may be, if they do such thiDgs, they may find themselves in Mount Eden. The recovery of the book is one additional proof—if any more was needed—of the efficacy of the Star as an advertising medium.

M. Payer the eminent Arctio explorer referrfng to a certain day on which the thermometer indicated 58deg, Fahr. below zero, says that so great an amount of cold paralyses the will, and that, under its in fluence, men, from the unsteadiness of their gait, their stammering talk, and the slowness of their mental operations, seem as if they were intoxicated. Another effect of such cold mentioned by M. Payer, is a torment ing thirst, which is due to tho evaporation of the moisture of the body. It is unwhole some, too, to use snow to quench the thirst, as it brings on inflammation of the throat palate, and tongue; besides a temperature of 35£deg. to 58_eg. below zero, Fahr., makes it taste like molten metal. Snow eaters in the North are considered as feeble and effeminate in the same way as is an opium-eater in the East. In consequence of the death of Mrs Arthur sen. the usual weekly sale at Mr R. Arthur's new mart was postponed.

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IE It. B. Eitzpatrick does not call and pay his debt, his Tools will be sold to defray expenses.—F. Smith, Bootmaker, Newton. TO Drapers and Clothiers.—A Sales man who well understands the Clothing', Hats, Hosiery, and Mercery Departments, seeks an engage ment —Apply at this office. npIO PAlNTEßS.—Wanted.Known, JL that the House Painters' Society will hold a Special Meeting at the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation Rooms on SATURDAY, 17th June, at 7 p.m. sharp, to take into consideration business of impor tance. All members are requested to attond. W"^ ANTED, a General Servant for Farmers' Hotel, Drury; must be a good laundress.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, Queen-Btreet WANTED, a small Lathe Chuck. —Address, stating price, to 0., this office. ANTED to SELL, Bags. No offer refused—W, Clowther, corner of Lome and Wellealey-street.. ____ WANTED to SELL, 30 dozen first choice Josephine Kid Cloves, from Is Gd, 2s, and 2s Cd-W Eyre, Ennisklllen House, Victoria street.^ WANTED Known, that Kinahan's LL, the Cream of Irish Whiskies, can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Depart ment, Qneen-street, ___ WANTED linown, that Hennessy's Three Star Brandy can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Queen- Btreet. WA> TED, Orders for the Auckland RUBBER. STAMP CO. Manufactory:— Albert-street, next Black & Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on hand. WANTED, a Compositor, 15 to 18, for a country journal; wages, 30s per week. Apply by letter, with references, to this office. ANTED, a respectable elderly person as General Servant for the Waikaio; references required.—Mrß Sharpe, Grafton Road. VX* ANTED, a Muffin and Crumpet »F Baker on Commission, or Wages.—Apply to C. Burton, Qneen-street WANTED, a good Servant where another is kept; wash and cook; references required.—Apply to Mrs Ruck, Parnell, during the > forenoon. WANTED, a Labourer ; one used to gardening work preferred—Willow.Grove, Devonport. North Shore. W^ ANTED, a first-class Second hand Piano. State price and where to be nean.—Address by letter 600, Stab Office. ANTED to Sell, cheap, a first class Boarding House (freehold) in one of the principal streets of the city.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. WANTED Known, the undersigned is a cash buyer for two or three small Dairies of really first-class Fresh Butter.—Fredk. Whitehead, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, Victoria-street. ANTED, strong Boys for the Boot Trade-—Apply to Garrett Bros., Dub lin Boot Factory, Wakefield-street W" ANTED, Employment by a young Man who is willing to make himself generally useful; can write weU and give good references—Address " Applicant," Stab office.



WANTED, Old Gold and Silver. Highest price given at James Cook's, cornor of Wyndham and Albert-atreet3. -' WANTED Everybody to Enow, that the undersigned has made a* still further Larue Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Eein Bridles. 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s 6d each; all other goods proportionately oheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive pef Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Qneen-street. N.8.-'A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. WANTED Known, Jno~ C. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldeßt established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model &team Engine Castings, completo sets, from 7s Cd. A fow First-claBS Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale. ANTED Known, that G-. Hold ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced lo clear out present large stocks. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208, Queen-street, opposite MoArthnr, Shera's new Warehouse. ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, , and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green- , houso Plants. Fruit Trees, &c, &c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. ANTED-KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater "Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at tho Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, dewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machinos kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gusges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIIS is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, &C, &C, at the lowest market price, at his Yards,' Custom-house street, • WANTED KNOWN.— To the Publio 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. Noto the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Venus, Golden Leaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per plug, 3s 9d per lb. Meerschaum Pipes mounted in Gold or HiIVOT. _ WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music ana other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora Houso Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s Cd, .a, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or tho monoy roturned. B^~ Note the address :—Tho Cheap Furnituro, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-offico, Shortland-street. W~ ANTED, Charles Stone, Baker, lato of Grahamstown. —Lettor for you at Devan's Commercial Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a bread cart, and assist about a Store. Enquire at this office. Tp JUND, a Brown Retriever Pup. __y The owner can havo it by applying to 216, Quaan-street, and pay expenses. '" "SkTORTH SHORE.—A newly-erected Villa J3I (7 rooms), with every convenience for a small family, To Let.—Enquire of Mr G Sibbin, Auckland, or 0. Mays, Devonport. OR SALE, off Drake-street, an.l only a fow minutes walk from Queen-street, a good Four-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. Price, only £180 cash.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, good garden, and about _ acres land, in the best part of Kichmond. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms oaey. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street. 0 SELL or LET, a seven-roomed Housa, on Alten Road, with register grates and oven in kitchen.—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. rpO LET, a two-stalled Stable with JL cart shod.—Apply comer of Wyndham and Hobson-street. lo££j TO "LET, Tragoe Villa, Eden Cres cent, next but one to Wynyard House.—Apply on the premises. 0 LET, for a term, a four-roomed Cottage opposite the Royal Mail Hotel, Rent, 15s 6d,—Jameß Blaikie, Victoria-street. TO LET, a House in Alten Road, containing 13 rooms—Apply to Mr Coleman at J. Cosgraveand Co.'a. ORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Eive roomed Cottage, beautifully situated on Lake Road, abcut two minutes walk from Devonport Wharf, lately occupied by Mr W. H, Trevarthen.— Apply to Mr Trevarthen, Hobson-street, or R. and R. Duder, North Shore. TO LET, two comfortable Bedrooms, with uso of Sittingroom.—Por address apply at this office. RW. DYSON a Is now offering tho Greatest Bargains in Direct Importations of •DRUSSEL9 AND rpAPESTRY QARPETS, FELT CARPETS, all widths, KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, Hearthrugs, Floorcloth, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, QUILTS, &c. \W The attention of Hotelkeepers and Parties Furnishing is especially requested, as the Goods are to be sold Unusually Cheap ! 84, Queen-street, Opposite the Cabstand. R. W. DYSON HAS JUST OPENED The Last Shipment on AUTUMNAL & WINTER GOODS, Comprising Every Description of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, FRENCH MERINOS, DRESS SERGES. &0., And some Remarkably Cheap Lines in COSTUMES, JACKETS, &c„ &c. The whole to be quitted at once, at nominal prices, AISO, THE CHEAPEST LINES IN BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS EVER Offered in Auckland. BLANKETS! BLANKETS!! BLANKETS!!! At Importer's Prices, being over-stocked, and the Goods Must be Sola! E. W. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 84, Queen -stebbt, Next Water.', Confectioner.



p E OSPECTUS 03? AUCKLAND, THAMES, AND COROMANDEL STEAM PACKET COMPANY (Limited). To bb roiitiro Undib. "ThkJoIN- Stock Com panies Act, l&CO-"_ CAPITAL £12,500 Ik 2,500 Shakes op .£5 Each, To be cal'ed up as follows:—Five Shillings per Share on application ; Fifteen Shillings on Allotment. Futuro Calls not to exceed One Pound per Share ; to be made (if required) at Intervals of not less than One Month Thames Provisional Dtrectoks : 3. E. Macdonald, Esq, Mayor, Thames. W. Rowo, Esq, MHR John Brown, Esq, MPC L, Ehrenfried, Esq Wm Davies, Esq, MPC James Marshall, Fsq Ronald McDonald, Esq Robert Bleazard, Esq John Gibbons, Esq W. Souter, Esq James Stewart, Esq J. R. Perry, E*q R. Kennan, Esq R. Hudson, Esq With power to add to thoir number. B&nkeks: Bank of New Zealand. Solicitous : Messrs Whitaker and Russell, Auckland, Acting Secretaires : R. McDonald Scott and D, R. Qellion. PROSPECTUS. The want of proper Steamer Accomodation between Auckland, Thames, and Coromandel has been severe ly felt for so considerable a timo that the Projectors of this Company now propose to form a Joint Stock i Company"( Limited), for the purpose of having a Boat built expressly for passenger and cargo traffic, not only to meet the pressing demands of trade, but with such increased speed as to limit the passage to and from Auckland to four hours. A contract at once to be entered into with Messrs Fraser & Tinne, Auck land, for a First-class Iron Boat, replete with every modern improvement and accomodation, to be ready by December next, and estimated to cost £11,000. The nominal capital of tho Company is estimated at £12,600, £1,500 being allowed to meet contingencies. The guarantee, as regards the new Boat, to be as follows .-—Speed to be 12 knots per hour; and for every knot loss than 12 knots per hour, her builders to forfeit at the rate of £1,000 per knot. Should the speed of lhe Boatxceed 12 knots, the builders to receive a bonus of £1,000 for every knot over 12 knots per hour : &uch bonus to be taken up in shares in the new Company. It will thus be observed that the Projectors mean to provide tho accommodation required so much by the public, at the same timo to have . Company which will give to Shareholders a handsome return for the capital invested* The number of European inhabitants in the Hauraki district being over 15,000, with tho large settled populations at Coromandel and Thames, and tho growing districts ot Tairua, Ohinemurl. and Piako, and tho immediate prospect of a large addition, through tho development of gold mining and agricul tural interests (as well as tho large nativo population, who form a considerable item In passenger traffic), provide a field for the fcnterpriso of the projected Steam Company second to none in New Zealand. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING~COM- U PANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. Tho Share Register will bo Closed' from noon of Monday, the 19th inst, until 10 am of Wednesday, the 21st Inst. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, June 15, 1870. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby Riven that the Annual Local Meet ing of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantilo Agency Company will be held at the ofilce of the Company, in Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of July, 1870, at noon. FREDK. BA.TTLEY, For the Managing Director.. Auckland, 9th June, 1876. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders In arrear for Calls in the abovenamed Company are hereby notified that unless all Calls duo are paid to tho Seoretary on or before the 23rd June Instant, legal proceedings will be commenced against all Shareholders so in default. H. W. HEA.TH, Secretary. Auckland, 15th June, 1870. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders For Repairs to Crane. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 15th June, 1876. Tenders will be received at this Office until Tuesday, the 27th instant, at noon, for Repairs to Crane, Queen-street Wharf. Particulars may be obtain od at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to he ondorsed, •' Tender for Repairs to Cra_e." Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TENDERS aro required by tlie Warkworth School Committee for the Removal and Re-erection of the old Presbyterian Church. Specifications may be seen on application at the Office of the Board of Iducation, Auckland, or to the undersigned. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Removing Building," will be received hy the Conimitteo till Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m. ¥>. SANDERSON, Hon. Secretary. Warkworth, June 8,1876. Baited A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders por 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 Re-building QueeD-street Wharf." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. "~~"~~ WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, AND CARTING. Harbour Board Office, Auokland, June, 1876. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, at noon, for Iron work, Timber, and Carting, in terms of conditions to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, "Tender for Ironwork, Timber, or Carting. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, WILLIAM C. DALDY," Chairman. /CULVERTS AND EMBANKMENTS. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office, until noon of Saturday, lhe 24th. instant, for the Construction of Culverts, &c, on a road near the Manurewa Railway Station. Plans and specification can be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street, and at the residence of Chairmen of the Karaka and Manurewa District < Boards. - •■ _ %K .__i^^. i^^ses,—^ -■•>•,- : ' #&S^H.EAI__RIGHT, "SlS&sigj j . . '-.: Provinojalllnspeetor of Wortof. _\ ___?■' __K9 ______^^_E9_____iJ£t**.?3



pRTNOE OF WALES THEATKE. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO EUGENE MATHISON ON TO-NIGHT! TO HSGHT! MISS AMY THORNTON has tendered her services for this occasion, and will appear in her Unrivalled Songs and Dances. For Jurttwr particulars see Programmes and Day Bills. W. SAKEV, Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES,-1576. TO-NIGHT rjO-MCHT! June 16.—"Nature's Chomistry, with Illustrations"— Josiah Martin, Esq. Juno 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.—" Socrates: his anticipations of Chris tianity,"—Key. S. Edger. August 25.—" Tho Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September 22.—T0 be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October 6.—" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced.— Roy. 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, 3s each, apply to the Librarian, Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. T\ E M U It SKA'S CONGESTS , AT THE CHQKAL HALL. T>BINCE OF WALES THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING NEXT, PANOPTICON!! Mn. R. L. SKINNER, Becently advance agent for the Rev. Charms Clark, has great pleasure in announcing to the public of Auckland that he has just arrived, and will present the above-named Exhibition on Monday Evening next. jwot-- CHARLES DICKENS! JPB CHARLES DICKENS! See bills and future advertisements. ri I T V HALL. A GRAND SKATING RINK Will open on SATURDAY NIGHT. The Proprietor in introducing to the Public of Auckland this novel and exhilarating pastime, which is now so popular both at Home and in America, foel that they are fulfilling a want long felt here, and are determined to spare no expense to make it popular, amusing, and i select; and, therefore, trust that they will have the 1 support of tho Auckland public. Gentlemen wishing to arrange for a Private Night can do so upon appli cation to Messrs. COOKE & CO., Proprietors. Admission, Is; Skates, Is an hour. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Exhibition in the Museum Buildings will be continued as usual until SATURDAY, June 17. The doors will be open from 12 noon to 5,30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. This Afternoon at 3 o'clock, Mr. Worthington will give a Lecture on "Climate.'' The attendanc *of the senior classes of the various schools in Auckland is invited. At 8 p.m., Mr. Goodall will show a series of In i foresting Electrical Experiments. Mr. Crook will then exhibit a number of his magnificent Views with the Oxyhydrogen Lantern. Admission at the Doors, Is. Children under the care of adults fbeb to the Early Opening. T. F. CHEESEMAN, . Secretary. r\ I T V HALL. MONDAY EVENING, .TUNE 19. MR. D. COPE (PROFESSOR OF MUSIC) Will give a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT! Consisting of Charming Ballads, Operatic Songs, Vocal Duets, Comic Songs, etc., etc., by Mr Skinner (of the God dard arid Christian Concerts), Mr C. Harding, Mr H. Davey, Mr Burnham, Mrs D. Oope, Miss Woods, and other favourite vocalists. Grand Instrumental Performances by Mr. D. Cope, Mr Turrell, jun., and Miss Turrell, Eccentric Delineation and Marble Pedestal Dance by Mr D. Fox. To be followed by a Selkct Quadrille Party to tho 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. 8.. 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.Onehunga.on TUESDAY July 4. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s Gd; Single, 6s. C. LUCAS, Secretary. OAT found in the harbour, below St. George's- Bay.—Owner can have it on appll t ion to G. W. Owen. , FIVE SHEEP have been running in my Paddock for ten weeks. If not claimed within seven days wi 1 be sold to pay expenses. No visable brand.—Norman McDonald, Papatoitoi. - rpHB S.S. "PHCEBE " JL-J^^l?? -B- (detained through- stress of ptM^M §*y\, wealhsr from crossing the Manukau 'Wtibiw-^kt'c.' bar) will return to Onehunga Wharf SKS and leave again T O - M O RE O W (Saturday), the 17th instant, immediately after the arrival of the 2 pm. train from Auckland. f)s Carpenters.—Tenders will be re- I ceived until noon of Thursday, June 20, for the erection of a Three-roomed Verandah Cottage.—For particulars apply to J. Wichmenn, Sale-stroet, Free . man's Bay, between Adelaide and Centre-streets. Tl/rAKSHALL & COUPLA-ND'S CELEBRATED JDunedin .X..X.X.X. Jr ale Ale, • In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE J. C. MOEKIN ■& CO., GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN -STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. N.B.—All orders carefnlly Packed and Delivered to any part of tho Town or Suburbs. ~■■•'



f ■ j JJEW J) EI^SICATERIALSt H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DKESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COMPRISING*— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &0., &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noteS as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK op BLANKETS, , Bought much under valuo, to bo SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Caliooes, ana Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN", TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING! NEW TWEEDS! Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. * REAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS, 3s llDg PIE TAR H. ATKINS. i, JjT 0 T I ~C E. All accounts against me to be sent fn by July let, 18T6, for settlement, previous to my taking posses sion of the Metropolitan Hotel, Queen-street. J. H. GRATTAN. Hth June, 1876. ASSISTED Passage to London, for a respectable Female, to look after two children, and make herself useful on the voyage.— Apply to Messrs Stono Bros, Queen-street. IJT BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of tho 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 extraordinary general meeting of tho Company, held at the said registered office on the 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " That the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-up voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator.' WARWICK: WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, Mayilß,»lß7G |NOON.—Market House. TREES, Plants, Shrubs, Ornamental Forest, and Fruit Trees. Gooseberry Bushes, Pot Plants, etc., etc. Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Hams, Butter, etc. R. C. GREENWOOD, IJMONDAY, JUNE 19. SALE of Fruits, Jams, Rugs, &c, now landing, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town. Particulars in future issuo. H. S. MEYERS & CO. Auctioneers. TO-MORROW NOON. UNDER DISTRESS OF RENT. AT THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, > on the premises, on Saturday, 17th instant, at noon, The Whole of the Household Furniture, Stook in-Trade, Bar-flttings, Ac, &c, comprising— Chetfonniers, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Clocks, . Toilet Tables, Washstands and Ware, Look ing Glasses, large quantity of China and Glassware, Bedsteads, wood and Iron, double and single; Bedding, Easy Chairs, RecJdng _■' Chairs (wood) ■ Also, The remainder of the Unexpired Term of tha Lease. Terms Cash. B. TONES.] • _R. 0. OARR MONDAY, JUNE 19. HOUSE OF 10 ROOMS, ALTEN ROAD, 1 For Removal. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, Two-storied HOUSE of 10 apartments, Alten Koad, adjoining Presbyterian Church. To be Removed. : Salo on Premises at 12 o'clock noon. TUESDAY, JUNE 20. 500 VOLUMES BOOKS. THj3 subscribers will sell at tlie mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, About 600 VOLUMES BOOKS — Biographical Works, Encyclopedias, Works of Fiotion. 1.-." SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, At Eleven o'clock. FRUIT AND JAMS, EX BELLA MARY. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at II °'clock sharp, at the Exchange Auction. HP - 80 cases APPLES-Golden Harvey, French \ Crabs, Scarlet Pearmains, Stone Pippins, New Town and New York Pippins. 260 cases lib Tin Jama 30 cases Jar Jams 10 cases J^a Tins Jams . Hawkins— 60 cases lib Tins Jams 40 cases Tart Fruits B— 120 cases Apples—Stone Pippins, Wellington Pippins, New York Pippins and Ripston. . . B __v : , - ' ■ ; Terms at Sale. '■