TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

Union Beach Meeting.

(All bere are anxious as to the result of » the Union Beach meeting. About 501bs (?) of stone are in hand. There is nothing reported from the mine yesterday. The Bismarck return is not yet to hand. The Thames Candidature. It is reported here that Captain Eraser is anxious to stand for tho Thames. If he does he will probably be elected unopposed.

WELLINGTON.

(Erom our own Correspondent.) This day.

Death from Scarlet Fever.

Scarlet fever seems to be gaining ground. Another alarmingly sudden death from that cause is reported. In one instance, tho infec tion is said to have been brought by the doctor in his clothes.

WELLINGTON.

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NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. De Murska's first concert last night was attended by a large audience. She met with an enthusiastic reception, and was deluged with bouquets.

FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

A special meeting of the shareholders of the Fiji Banking Company was -held to-day at the office of the Company in Shortland sfcreefc, for the purpose of confirming the re solution passed at the last meeting for wind ing up the Company, Mr James Watt was voted to the chair. There was a large body of shareholders present. Mr Watt, in opening the business before 'the meeting, said that since the last meeting negotiations had been going oa between the Company and the Bank of New Zealand with a view to settling the terms of amalgama tion. The terms agreed upon now were : That the Bank of New Zealand should give up all claim to the 7000 acres of land in Taviuni belonging to the Company, and that the Fiji Bank shareholders should either take New Zealand Bank shares with interest from the Ist March, or cash, at £17 per share.

Some discussion ensued, the tone of which was much more amiable than at the last meeting. It was proposed by Mr Watt, and seconded by Mr C. J. Stone "That the reso lution passed at the last meeting be con firmed." This was carried unanimously. A further motion was subsequently carried, which was proposed by Mr T. Morrin, and seconded by Mr W. Aitken, to the effect that the property of the Fiji Bank be transferred to the Bank of New Zealand.

After some further unimportant conversa tion a vote of thanks to the Chairman was passed, and the meeting broke up.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our Special Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Government Caucus.

The Government caucus was well attended. Everyone invited who was supposed favor able generally, including some who voted against them on Friday. Fully 40 votes were represented. A strong recommendation not to resign was made by the meeting, to which Sir Julius Vogel assents. The Go vernment is muoh relieved by the large attendance. The Opposition are jubilant, quietly, that the Government do not resign.

(From another Correspondent.) Monday night.

According to the look out of things now, the Opposition do not intend to fight much upon the Piako question. This everjing it was freely stated amongst the Government supporters that the resolution decided upon at the caucus of Government supporters will be carried without division. This fully bears out the statement that was made the first day of the session by some members that there was really nothing dangerous meant by Sir George's motion. There is no excitement whatever here about the matter.

Mr Rees and Sir George Grey are great cronies, being always together.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PRINCE OF WALI3S THEATBE.-CHABLES

DICKENS. The entertainment announced by the title of the " Grand Panopticon " was inaugurated last night at the Prince of Wales Theatre. We can well believe that the soantiness of the audience which assembled to witness it was entirely due to the fact of the nature of the performance not beiDg understood. Our readers may take it on our representation that if they wish to spend a few hours with pleasure and profit they cannot do better than give their patronage to what may be fairly described as a most charming parlour entertainment—for that's what it really is in spite of its grand name, which in our opinion goes against it. Especially would we recommend this exhibition to that class of people who object on principle to theatrical performances. To this they can have no objeotion. It is simply a panorama of scenes from the works of the popular novel st, Charles Dickens, with an eloquent lecture illustrating each scene briefly and well, and here and there a descriptive song thrown in by those artistic vocalurtfi Mrs Mitchell and Mr Skinner (late of the Christian concerts). As we see before us the well-remembered Pictures of " Oliver asking for More," the " Grave of Little Nell " " Codlin and Short in the Churchyard, " Mr Micawber denouncing Uriah Heap," " Mr Pick wick on the Ice," &o, &c—scenes already deeply im printed on the minds of most of us by the graphic language of the master mind who conceived tnem each outline which had faded from the lapse oi years, springs vividly upon our senses, and imparts the thrill of pleasure felt on revisiting after a long absence, old and favourite resoits. Mr Chas. Searie, who officiates as lecturer, acquits himself with great Huccess: his utterances are distinct and his emphasis well marked, He has rather a tendency to be too touching, but as a whole his declamation Is excellent, and adds materially to the success of the perfor mance. Last night Mrs Mitchell thrilled all hearts by her singing of " Little Nell," and Mr Bkinner was most effective in "The Death of Nelson." The invisible chorus was vary telling, except In the " Children's Voices," which was far too loud. In conclusion we may say that this class of entertain ment is very rare in Auckland, and is moat deserving of encouragement, While it is capablo of affording a fund of innocent and elevating amusement to the young, it has charms for those of mature age. CITY HALL. Mr Cope's misellaneons concert was held last even ing in the City Hall. The evening was favourable and the concert was attended with success, and speaking in general terms we may say that the musicians and singers acquitted themselves with great satisfaction. The grand duet, " Maaanisllo" on the piano, by Mr and Miss Tnrrell, was perfect as a musical performance. Mr Turrell presided at the piano and accompanied the singers during the even ing: " The Warrior Bold," by Mr Skinner, was loudly cheered. Miss Woods aang " Beautiful Days of the Past," " You'll remember me," and " The Anchor's "Weighed," in a spirited and pleasing man ner, This lady aeoms to Improve oa every fresh occasion. Mr C. Harding on presenting himself was greeted with prolonged cheering, and gave the "Gallants of England," "In vain though banished from my heart," and others In response to the loud wishes of the audience. Mr Harding sings well, and his name is becoming a household word in connection with musidal circles. The duet. " Home to our mountains," was prettily rendered by Mrs Cope a" t Mr Harding. Mr. Burnham. was excellent in h.

\\ V?'"1 fcftltl *ft»sed Ur lamp above." Mr Butßhatn Wle« alllile more confidence in his natural billies to become a fl7st.rf-.53 singer. Mn SEa L , °UTOtll of rOFCS'" ™ro rendered very f air y al ,d approved of hy the listener? Mr H Davejr, the comic vocalist 0' the evenliw. gave •• Her comirS t? l me'" a duU m T* «hlch «i only be commftnded for It^want of br.rmonv M a composition, md absurdity. The best and most ph<rain? thtaU ofthe.vening wer fl Mr Cork's "K>el Row" and variations, and " Home. Sweet Home " These wo I™™^^**^° f;° m tll8vloUii.o! which*- BtrnmentMrCopoMgnoh a master The audience »t<lieo.l'-seg.»vev«nt to their enthnsUsm fn an nn! ffiSir?1 "* , M'S' Woods atia Mr R»an rSto Kip" »D. Fox. the. renowned d«cer. pave bis rit J , I '*l naTlce ln tho mrsk acceptable man von- ltK" nfol tUnatllyiDiure'i his foot, whichpre p™1, h:m ,frora appearing a second time Mr toce 3 concers was pissing and satisfactory through-

The Suez Mail.

The irregularities in rhe delivery of the Suez mail arc Scandalous. It was fully expected that the TTawea, which, arrived this morning, would have been the bearer of Auckland correspondence, and a general feeling of riiSfippnintment was expressed when thft announcement was made that she had left Wellington without it. The s.s. Hawen took her departure from Wellington at 9 30 a m. on the 16fch,and the Albion with the Suez Mail was then expected within a few hours. She came into pnrt at 2] 5 p.m. Thus, by a detention of the Hawea for six hours, nearly n week would have been saved in the delivery of the English correspondfnee at fteieon, Npw Plymouth and Auckland. The Auckland postal authorities received a telegrr-.m yesterday, stating that, the Auckland mail ia in Wel lington, awaitinp some m^ns of forwarding it on to its destination. This is a matter in which the Chamber of Commerce might profitably take action.

The following telegram from the Secretary of the Postal Department, Wellington, has heen placed nt our .liapoßfl hy the Chief Postmaster : The Suez Mails arrived at Wel lington via the Bluff. Had th<»y been for wardfd by the Plcro thnv would have been ten days later. The Suez Mails reached Melbourne on the Gth. The Alhion sailed on the 7nh, ami rnefc with bad weather which caused her delay. There is no blame there fore to be attached te the postal authorities.

Double Poisoning Case.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

TIMAETJ.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

John McGregor, accountant, formerly clerk of the Supreme Court, Christchurch, poisoned himself and wife this morning. Both are dead. An inquest will be held

to-morrow.

The Wairoa Licenses.

All Licenses Granted.

[BY TELEGRAPH]

HELEN SYILLE,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. ADJOURNED KAIPARA LICENSING

COURT.

This Court, which had adjourned from the sth inst. to give objectors and applicants time to produce evidence, opened at 10 a.m. Upon MrHesketh, counsel for the objectors, rising Mr Brookfield objected to him or any one else being heard in objection as not having a legal standing. The Commissioners retired to consider the point and sustained Mr Brookfield. The Rev Mr Baker then applied to be heard, but the Court decided not to hear his evidence or that of any other person. Mr Dargaville then applied to the Court to exercise ats authority under subsection 6 of section 28, of the Act of 1874, and hear evi dence, but the Court, after again retiring, decided not to hear any evidence whatever. Mr Brookfield then stated that he had been instructed by Dr. Campbell not to crave the license as a boon, -or to insist upon it as a right, but would leave the matter into the hands of the Court.

After again retiring the Bench decided to grant all the licenses. The adjournment put both sides to great expense, and it is not clear why it was granted, no evidence being received.

THE UNION BEACH MEETING.

The annual meeting of the shareholders in the Union Beach Gold Mining Company was held to-day and was largely attended. Capt. Daldy presided. The report shewed that during the year, 706 tons of quartz and specimens have been crushed for a yield of 7,525 ozs sdwts 14grs gold, being an average of over 10£ ounces of gold to the ton of quartz, the proceeds from which have enabled the directors (besides pay ing the working expenses of the Mine) to purchase a powerful engine and boiler, and the fifteen stamper battery erected on the Mine by the New Zealand Quartz Crushing Company, at a total cost of £2,918, being a very low value for same; to create a Reserve Fund of £2,000 ; to declare three dividends, amounting in all to 17a 6d per share, and a fourth dividend of 10s per share, which is not included ;n the past year's accounts, as it was not paid until the commencement of the present financial year. The Directors recom mend the appropriation of the sum of £250 for their past services. The statement of accounts shewed gold sales £19,644. The other sources of revenue brought up the total receipts to £20,061. The expenditure left a balance of £505 in the Bank in addition to the reserve fund of £2000.

The Chairman said, in moving the adoption of the reyort, that good wine needs no bush, and that the reports before them held out the most delightful prospects to shareholders; and he was glad to intro duce to their notice that the sum of £250 was recommended to be given to the directors for their past services. Mr Howard seconded the adoption of the reports and balance-sheet, which was carried. NEW DIRECTORS. The chairman said the next business of the meeting was the re-election of the directors. Messrs Ring and McLeod retired by rota tion, and offered themselves for re-election. It was stated!; that Messrs Aitken and Beetham offered themselves for election on the Board. Mr Matthews moved that the number of directors be reduced to five.

This was seconded by Mr Wardrop. Mr Stovin proposed, and Mr Morpeth seconded an amendment to the effect that the number of directors remain as they are. Mr Woollams spoke very strongly against the movement for displacing the two Coro mandel shareholders. . Mr McLeod in defending his line of conduot aa a direotor, said he had defended the management as long as he could, but when he saw that there was a lack of truth, he went against him. Mr Hanney told him that he Bhould not part with a single one of his shares, and he afterwards found they were in the market. The manager's mends all sold, the chairman's nephew sold, and when he saw this he determined to protect the shareholders. On another occasion the manager had sent a telegram diametrically opposed to one he had sent with the manager's own consent. He would leave the matter in their own hands. (Cheers.) After further discussion Mr btovins amendment was put and carried on the show of hands by 35 to 5. , A poll was demanded, and was going on when our reporter left.

The polling resulted in the return of Messrs King and McLend by 3000 against 2000. Mr McLeod, who held over 1000 votes, came in too lat-e to exercise them.

PALIAMENTARY.

This Afternoon", 3.30 p.m,

THE GOVERNMENT JUBILANT,

There is little moving in political circles to-day. The Government people are jubilant about the caucus of yesterday, and think the error of Friday is retrieved by the resolution to be proposed to-morrow night. The Standing Orders will be suspended to permit the motion without notice. The Opposition will not oppose this. They con sider everything will he gained by discus sion. OPPOSITION CAUCUS. A meeting of the thorough Opposition party was held yesterday at 4 o'clock. No one was invited but known supporter?. Twenty-nine members attended. A course of general procedure was adopted, It was understood that no at tempt to put out the Ministry at this stage of the proceedings will be maie, as it is sup posed that when the state of finances are discussed the Government will be weakened. APPROACHING DEBATES. Long and lively debates both on the Piako question and reply to the address may be expected, as the Opposition have evesything to gain by ventilating the questions. No papers of importance are yet befcre the House.

STEAMER SIGNALLED.

The s.s. Llewellyn from Levuka is entering the harbour as wo go to press. f§iThe Rowena arrived this afternoon from Tauranga.

Government Intriguing in Wai kato Defeated.

BESOLUTIONS CONDEMNING

THE GOVERNMENT.

(From our own Correspondent.)

NEWCASTLE,

This Day.

A meeting was called last night to pass a resolution requesting the Government to pro ceed at once with the Abolition question. This was lost by a considerable majority, and an amendment passed "That this meeting ap proves of the action of the Opposition in defer ring the question of Abolition until more im portant matters have been dealt with." The amendment was carried with acclama tion. Another meeting was then called by Mr Byron to take into consideration the present position of affairs at Wellington, when he pro posed the following resolution: "That'this meeting, 'although disapproving of the inform alities connected with the sale, think that the action of Government in disposing of the Piako Swamp on the terms obtained was wise, being aware th at ie improvements efleted there have b n an d| will be of great benefit to the dee

An amendment of a vote of censure on the Government's in the Piako Swamp transaction followed, and was carried by an overwhelming majority. After which a resolution to the effect, —"That whilst censuring the Govern ment for their illegal transaction, this meeting is of opinion that the purchasers should not suffer thereby, but that a good title to the land should be issued forthwith."

This was the largest meeting ever assembled at Ngaruawahia, and although according to a telegram in the Cross, from Cambridge, the Waikato settlers were determined to oppose Sir George Grey by every means in their power, it was evident at last night's meeting that nothing could be more directly at variance with the wishes of the settlers in this part of the district.

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We have made enquiries relative to the complaint of " Engineer," that tho plans for Queen-street wharf alterations wore adver tised before they wore ready, and we are informed that there must have been some mistake, as the planß wore fully prepared previous to the advertising|of the work. 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 haijdsome 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 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.



APPOINTING ADDITIONAL GAZETTES UNDER " THE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875." Nomianby, Governor. Whkrea sby the fifth section of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1875." it is, amongst other things, enacted that the term "Gazette,' in the said Act shall mean any newspaper or newspapers to be from time to time appointed by the Governor for each disirlot : And whereas by a Proclamation dated the twenty-second day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, the districts named in the Schedule hereto were, amongst others, constituted districts under the said Act: And whereas certain newspapers have been appointed to be Gazettes for such districts respectively: And whereas it is ex pedient to appoint other newspapers to bfl Gazettes in addition to those appointed ss afores»id : Now, therefore, I, Georcte AugustusConstantine, Marquis of Normanby, the Governor of ihe Colony of New Zea land, in pursuance and exercise of the power and autho Tity vested in me, do hereby appoint that, for the districts named in the Schedule hereto, the news papers the names whereof are in the said Schf dule set opposite to the names of such districts shall be Gazettes for such districts respectively under the said Act, in addition to the newspapers already appointed. Bchfdui/e. Auckland—" The Hvbni.no Star." As witness the hand of His Bzcsllency the Governor, (his third day of June, one. thousand eight hundred iuid seventy-sis Charles 0. Boweh. BOAUD AND RESIDENCE for Foxir or Five Respectable Men.—Mrs Hughes, 4 doors below Duffy's Grocery Store, Hobson-street. ANTED, a Four or Six Horse Engine ; mention full particulars.—Apply to James Paul, Egmont Brewery, Taranaki. HEN is Codlin's Army and Navy Hotel " Luncheon Bar" to be opened? WANTED, an Apprentice or an Improver to the Cabinetmsking, who will have an opportunity to learn upholstering and French polishing.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street E»st. near Greyhound Hotel. HEN is Corllin's Army and Navy Hotel "Lunoheon Bar" to be opened ? ANTED Known, that Kinahan's LL, the Cream of Irish Whiskies, can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Depart ment, Queen-street. ANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert- Street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of. best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s 6d. A few Firet-class Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for ale.



WANTED, a few respectable young Men as Boarders, in a nspectablejlocality, about five mfntiteß walk from Qncen-Rtreet. Terms moderate —For adflross apply at this office. WBEN is CodHn's Army and Navy Hotel " Luncheon Ear" to be opened? ANTED, two or three Working Men to Board and Lo<Jjje; terms moderate. T, P Judkins, 60, Victoria-street. HEN is Codlin's Army and Navy Hotel " Luncheon Bar" to be opened ? TENANTED, Apprentices as Ma »' » chinlsts ; also. Strong Boys.-J. Trenwith's Boot Fr.ctory, Wnkeneld-stif et. rpo BOOTMAK FES. —Wanted a -*■ Respectable Sinele Man ; must be a Good Workman.—Tttomaa Wills, Princess - street, One huara, WA NTED Jinown, that Hennessy's Three Star Brandy can ba obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Queen street. WBEN is Codlin's Army and Navy Hotel " Luncheon Bar" to be opened? ANTED—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, an intelligent Youth; roust be a quick writer —Apply by letter to C. Major, Grocer, Wellesloy-Streei. W~ "ANTED, the~~Business Men of Auckland to compare Riordan's Hotol and Restaurant Bill of Fare -with any in the Colonies, for Choice Dishes, Well - dressed Joints, Moderate prices. WANTED to Purchase, a good f.ccor.d-'Siand T.atlm and Circular Saw—Thos J Harbntt, nid Echo office, Fliortiand-streot. \)|7ANTED~to~SELL, Bags. No ? y ofFi>r refused.—W, Crowthor, corner of Lome an-1 WelJc-ley-streets. TOT ANTED to SELL, 30 dozen >' '. first el'oire Joseplune Kid Gloves,from Is Cd, 2a, end 2s 01 W Eyre, Eimiplnllen House, Victoria street. iTfAKTTD to Fell, cheap, a first- V ? c'nss Boarding Hrmse (freehold) in one of <;hn rrhioipal Ftroets of the city.—W. Flood, 5, Exclmngp. _ WH.KN is Codlin's Army and Navy H.-,tol " Luncheon Bat" to be opened ? WANTED KWO~WW, ! that J.MORRISON is prepared to executa all kinds of 'ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Addroiss Newton Road. W" ANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Lar^o Reduction in bis Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s encb, with mounts; Strong durable Douhle-Rfiin Bridles, fls 6d oach; Strong durablo Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Cd each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for largo shipments to arrive per Bobina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.— W. S. JO'MES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N B.—A. few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for Halo very cheap. W "ANTED Known, that Q-. Hold ship and Co. are now offoring Timber and Other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out present l»rcre stocks. ANTED, Shop Work by a first. class Machlnest in Small or Larpe Quanti ties : Shirts and Flannels made on ihe shortest notice- Ladies TTnderclothing Made to Order. — Address. "HR" this office. WANTED, a Partner to join Ad vertiser (with an equal amount of capital), to start a Marine Store, Auctioneer, or any other bnsWsa that may bo agreed on.—spply to Messrs Mowbray, Land Agenfs, Queen-street. ANTED a Good General Ser vant in a Private Family near Town.— Apple at this office. HflO Bootmakers.—Wanted 2 steady JL Men used to men's and -women's light work; good wages.—Apply at once to Garrett Bros., Wake fleld-stree^ T¥7ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green ] VV is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferca Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Knschias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c, &c, at Senfield View Nuraery, or in the Market Houso 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 ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards. Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agaccy. is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of fiigli-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gaages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN.— To the Public of Auckland.—Best Cigars at Allen's. Call and try his Cavendish and other1 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 Ponohes, various sizes, and all prices. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle HotPl, Quecn-Btreet. Venuß, Golden leaf, and Bar mtt's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per plus, 3s 9(1 per lb. Meerßchaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House 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 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. I3T Note the address :—The Che.ip Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-street. W ""ANTED Known, Stretton'sßook, Stationerjr, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. TIT"ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines U to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and 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 D. ¥ V GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber snd other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blockg, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark nd Blue Gum Laths, Rhing'es. &c, &c, at the lowest market piice, at his Yards,' Custom-house street- J a g. t! PIONEEiTIODGE, No. 1. OPEN MEETIN G ON THURSDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1876, IN THE TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-STEEET. GOOD PEOGrBAMMB.-S* FfJEE. Doors open at 7; commence at 7.30 sharp. AG-ENTLEMAN requires Board, &c, for a few weeks in a respectable private family. Terms not so much an object as comfort.— Address immediately A Z., care Upton and Co., Qaeen-street. t>KOVINOIAL GEAND LODGE Jt OF NEW ZEALAND, Imsn Constitution. The Quarterly Communication will be heW In the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS EVENING, the 20th June. ■ > Hour of Meeting—7.Bo o'clock. fN.B,—AII Master Masons may, and are invited to attend. By order of the E.W,P.G.M. Master. JAMES O. DOULL, P.G. Secretary. TTICTOEIA LODGE, No. 41, P.A.F.S.A. The Quarterly Meeting will be held at the Christian Meeting House, Cook-street, To-morrow (Wednes day) 21st instant, at 7 30 p.m. All Members are requested to atfend. S. BROOKING, Secretary. BOARD OF EDTJ CATION. . The Meeting to Elect the First Committee for the Mercer School District will beheld on SATURDAY, the 24th instant, at the Court-house, Mercer, at 6,30 p.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS. Secretary.



A [JCKLAND HAEBOUR BOARD. /•\ _____ TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBEB, AND CARTING. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, June, 1876. Separate Tenders ■will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 27th instant, at noon, for Iron work, Timber, and Carting1, 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. HHENDERS will De received by the X undersigned up to SATURDAY, 24th June, for Hewing and Sawing Timber at the Hauraki Mill, Thames, according to the specification, copies of which may be seen either at tne office of the under signed, Auckland; Mr H. C. Gillespio, Grahamstown; or at the Mill. J. S. MACFARLA.NE & CO. rr\ O BUILDERS. _JL Tenders required for the Erection of a two-storey Building on the Ponsonby Ttoad. Plans and specifica tions to be seen at my office until Monday, the 26th inst, at noon. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. Short!and-street. HHENDERS for Supplies for Home JL for Neglected and Destitute Children :— Meat (best quality), freo from bone Flour, Tea, tu?ar. Dice, Oatmeal, Peas, Bread of beat quality Firewood hardwoods Coals—Newcastle or Whangarei Tenders to be sent to Mr A Stuart, Treasurer, by June 28. JT 0 T I C E. Tenders will be received at this Office uutil IToon of Wednesday, the 21st inst, for Supply of Rations for Immigrants. Forms of Tender and all necessary Jnfoimation can be obtained'at this office, K. ELLIS, Immigration Office. Auckland, SthSJuna, IB7G. | T^EUTSCHER VEREIN. \ Die Mitglieder versammeln"sich Heute h { Abend 8 Unr im Vereinß. —Local •, urn % I wegen Betheiligung am Begrabriisa dcs ? \ verKtorbenen Dtutucben ConsulH, florrn s f E. L. Bucholz, die niiihigen Schritte zu | bcrathen. t 3 G. YON DER HEYDE, | I Vice President. a A L T~! SALT! Ex ' England's Glory :' 30 tons Fine, 20 tons Coarse Ex 'Vail-jo.' 30 tons Fine, £0 tons Coarse FOE SALE BY G. W. OWEN & CO. June 17,1876 KE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Shareholder* whose names are on the Auckland Register can have their Scrip by applying at jthis office, en and after the 27th inst. WILLIAM BURTON, Pro Manager. Auckland, 19th June, 187 C. EW 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. FREDK. BATTLBY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, 9th June, 1876. pOSTAL BULLETIN BOARD. Applications for Advertising Spaceß in this Board to be made to F. W. Ewington, who is hereby authorised to receive all Subscriptions for same. HORACE SMITH. Jnna 20.1576. NEW T)RESS TITATBBIALS. H. ATKINS HAB OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COMPRISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS ■ SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stoclr, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in tho Market. THE PRICES OF JBLAOK SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and 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 tho Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS 1 Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. REAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS, 3s 11d PER YAB H. ATKINS. TT A. gTb. 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 Oa; Single, ss. C. LUCAS, Secretary. piTY HALL SKATING RINK. Great and Signal Success,! By Special Bequest, the Hall will BE-OPEN THIS EVENING. Eegnlar N ights:- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 7 o'clock. • Gentlemen are requested to practise in Shoes. » Admission, Is; Skates, Is an hour. The Hall will be open for practise each afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. Will open in the PONSONBY HALL To-morrow Evening, at 7. SO.



"OETNOE OF WALES THEATRE, LEGITIMATE SUCCESS! GRAND PANOPTICON! B^~ Admirers of Charles Dickens, far See the Panopticon ! Pickwick's Skating Scene. Storming of the Bastile. S3T Admirers of Charles Clark, tsr see the Panopticon! Mrs. M Z MITCHELL Will sing, "Angels ever Bright nnd Fair," "Liltle Nell," " Children's Voices." *SSr ~ Pot-pourri of National Airs ! BT Chorus of Twenty-five Voices ! Come one and all and see the Illustrations of Charles Dickens. pRTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. MONDAY, JUNE 26.—Cead Miclb Failthb. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Given by the Auckland Garrick Club, to MRS. CIIAS, F. SEARLE. tsr- "The Miller of Derwentwater."—CONCEßT! " We all have our Little Faults." X»r" In the course of the evening Mrs. SEARLE will deliver an Original Poetical Address to the People of Auckland. nnoNic sol-fa. An Elementary Singing Class on this system will bo opened on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Large Ball of the Christian Associa tion Rooms, Albert-street. Terms .-—Ladies, 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 Messrs. Wells, Salter, and Ewinerton. as Tj^Oß SYDNEY AND J- MELBOURNE. MlP^Hlife^1 Tllß fast and favonrite SIS HERO, Captain Lohak, will leave an above on FRIDAY, the 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will not be received on board after 10 a. in. of day of sailing. All passages must be engaged at our ofllco. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, June 20, 1876. TLMA DE MUR'SKA. The Greatest Musical Event in Auckland will be the appearance of The Hungfa^aa Nightingale I The Great Prima Donna Soprano, from Her Majesty's Theatre and Oovt'nt Garden, London, and only Kival of Jenny Lind, who will commence a short season of Grand Concert on TUESDAY EVENING. June 27. Box Office will be opened at Upton and Co.'s Stationery Warehouse on Thursday. Reserved Seats : Seven Shillings and Sixpence. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Exhibition in the Museum Buildings will be open TO-DAY for the iast time. The doors will be open from 12 noon to 5,30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. At' .30 p.m. precisely, Mr. CROOK will exhibit, by mean of the Oxy-hydrogen Light, a Series of Magni ficent Views expressly arranged for Children, and far superior to anything yet seen in Auckland, including the history of Robinson Crußoe, Cinderella, Little Red Eidinghood, &c.; to conclude with a number of Comic Scenes. Admission at the Doors, Is. Children, Half-Prlce. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. J 010J '' M>lL ' AJ> jSf^^^ljM? Loyal Fountain of Friendship LcDGE'No# S92o' VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT AND QUADRILLE PARTY For the BENEFIT of the Widows and Orphans of the late Bros. gsiiTa and Mattison, will be held in the LORNE-STREKT HALL, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1876. 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 of First and Second Keats only, admitted to Dance, BRO. E. W. WARD, Manager. E. S. OVERTON, Secretary. .-■• ..'.SfiEiSfe T OST, STOLEN, or Strayed—Bob JLi Balintine's VOlCE.—Apply No. 44, All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. FOR Positive Sale, at a low price, a really comfortable and wpII finished Eight roomed House, with good outbnildings, and a well cultivated freehold garden, BO x 200 feet, in on 6of the most convenient parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. O LET, a Neat, Detatched Cot tage, Five Rooms, good Well, and Garden, ! in Hepburn-street.—Jamea Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a Cottage.—Apply to Mr Barnes, Lichfield-street, Karangahape Koad, Newton. TO~LIT, in Parnell, a Butcher's Shop.—Apply to T. Johnson, Windsor Oastle Hotel. TO LET, three or four rooms, with every convenience, at alow rent—Apply at this offic^ T~O LET, a House in Alten Eoad, containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Colemar at J. Coeg-rare and Co. 's. CITY OF AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held »t the office of the Company, Kapanga Road Ooromandel, on MONDAY, tha 26th instant, at 15 o'clock noon. Business: — To receive Directors' Report anc Balanre-sheefc, and to elect Two Directors and ar Auditor. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel, 17th June, 1876. to-morrow; . at the corner mart. At 11 O'Clook Sharp. TRADE SALE OI 27 kegs Fair Batter 16 Hams, and 11 shoulders Bacon 63 Cheese, equal to Canterbury 30 small do 170 bags Oats 40 bags Make, 70 bag 3 Potatoes GEORGE SIBBIN. TO-MORROW. EX HERO, FROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his marl To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock. 86 cases Oranges (JDB) 130 cases do lOZ) 40 cases do ' (W) 60 cases do (.WB1)) 15 cases Pine Apples 6 cases Lemons 10 cases Loquats 1 cases Mandarins Ex Helena from Soueh Sea Islands. 1600 Cocoanuts



TO-MORROW. CITY MART. 'TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, WOOLLENS, AJND CLOTHING. 1 FOR ABSOLUTS SALE. GRANT & MORTON HA. YE received instructions to sell by auction at the City Matt, To-morrow (Wed nesday), at 11 o'clock, 1 case 6-4 Blue and Black Petersham Coatings 1 case 6-4 do do President do 1 case 0-4 Waterproof Tweeds, assorted shades 1 case 3-4 Tweed Trouserings, Greys, or Pwds, Drabs • EQI case 3-4 Bliss's Tweofls, assorted 3 bales 9-4, 10-4,11-4 Super Blankets ,gj; 2 bales 94, 10-4, Gentian do 2 bales 9-4,10-4, Blue Grey do 1 case Fancy Railway Rugs 1 bale White Counterpanes and Quilts 1 case Damask Cloths, Table Covers, etc. 1 case Muslin Curtains, Blinds, etc. 1 case Brown, Black, and Slate Hollands 1 case 3-4 Bleached Hucks and Towells 1 case assorted Hosiery , ; 3 cases Men's White Shirts 1 case Fancy Regatta do 1 case White Ground Printed do Men's Clothing Men's Mole Trousers Hats, Caps, etc. , .;;rl; Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JUNE 22. SHIP CHANDLERY, HARDWARE, BRUSH WARE, &o. &c, &c. E. ' & H. ISAACS WILL sell by public auction, on the premises of Messrs Williams and, Co., on Thursday next, June 22, at 11 o'clock, The Balance of the Stock,' comprising—Wire Rope, Compasses, Lamps, Chairs, Bunting, Whaling Gear, Sheaves, Blocks, Thimbles, Shackles, Clew Irons, assorted Rope, Composition Dumps, Nails Nautical Books, Life Belts, Cutlery, Sail Needles, Marquees, LarapLens-s, Hags, Telescopes, Baromettrs, Bino culars, Wheels, Grindstones, Hooks, Lines, Palms' Log Glasses, Oars, &C, &C, &C, Also, Balance of Leasa of Premises, and Fixtures. Ana, The 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. piJBLIC NOTIFICATION. By His Honor Sir George Grey, Knight Com mander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Superintendent of tho Province of Auckland, Tinder and In pursuance of the powers vested in tho Superintendent by " The Auckland Waste Lands Act, 1874," I hereby notify for public information that all those pieces or parcels of land enumerated in the Schedule hereundor will be offered for Lease, by Public Auction (for a period of twenty-one years, to commence from the 18th day of July next 1, at jhe Waste Lands Office, Auckland, by the Commissioner of Crown Londs, on TUESDAY, the eighteenth day of July, 1876, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. Given under my hand at Auckland, this twelfth day of June, 1876. Q. GKEY, Superintendent. [SCHEDULE] Hakoonbt District, Parish of Muiiwhenua, Wynyard County, South eastern portion of the Muriwhenua Block, 10,000 ~ ~ acres. Upset price per annum, £15. South-western portion ol the Muriwhenua Block, 5,000 acres. Upset price per annum, £7 10s. Northern portion of the Muriwhenua Block, 10,000 acres. Upset price per annum, £15. ■ N.B.—The whole or any portion of these lands may ... at any time during the currency of the lease be re '' ' '-■• I sumed by the Superintendent for the purposes o" occupation or settlement. ——— -, TUESDAY, JUNE 20, . T j noon; 1,349 OASES FBUITJ! 15 BAGS POTATOES! 250 CASES JAM!!! ,J Ex ' Bella Mary,' from Hobakt Town. | TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ■■ «. , . Tuesday next, at noon, i A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF XJL APPLES AND PEAKS. . APPLES. Brand. No. J Pre^ohCrabs.ScarletPearmains-^ X 80 v , Blue Pearmains, Priestly Wei- / rr \ fift i lingtons ! { JL / 80 ■ \ New York Pippin, Stone Pippin { XX j- 106 Golden Harveys, Gooseberry ( ) /'-'. Pippins, Golden Russets, -I W . V 71 ,~. i Stunners, Crow's Eggs ( J ! •'<» ' Lemon Pippins, Bradcock's jJD in ■<> \ an \ Nonpareils (arrowoverj American, Adams's Pearmains ■{ C )■ 200 . Norfolk Beaufins, Ehode Island f Tn \ M I Greenings..... \ J0 / M ij Claygate Pearmains, English J PTr ) » j Russets t F Newton Pippins, Ribstone Pip- f jg > gg , Blenheim Orange, Pearson's f n > on Plate \ ) i Hubbard's Pearmains, Margin- C THL | 50 teen, Barley Russets, Devon- ■< 1 > 202 Bhire,&o (JWinOj 130 I ■< > PEAKS. / JM U8 x/o VM 30 I 1 St. Germain, Bt. L&wrence, A ' <\n ! Black Achaa, Easter Burrie,^ c V w Uvesdale, Catalao 1W 32 . i >.:• •■■iJ I Cases >..- 13^9 ; I A—ls sacks Silver-skin Potatoes , • ! Johnson Broß—2oo cases Jama, lib tins assoited Wilson & Co.— 50 ditto ditto ditto. , £ 1 . R. ARTHUR, ~,- --! Auctioneer, i Arthur's Mart, Queen-street. j . ■ MONDAY, JUNE 26. . BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, COUNTRY PROPERTIES. f PAPAKURA, KIRIKIRI, WAIKATO, &o. nPHE subscribers have received in- ' ji JL structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Forts tree t, on Monday, 26th instant, at 12 o'clock, PARISH OF PAPAKURA—Allotments 12 &nd 13, : section 6, containing 6 acres 1 rood,' •with large frontage to the Papakura river; allot ment 9, section 8, containing 5 acres, through ■which the railway runs. KIRIKIRI-Allotment 13 in the settlement, suburban section 1, Parish of Opaheke, containing 10 acres . KIRIKIRIROA (Waibato) -Allotment 87, situate on the banks of the lunawhakapeke Lake, about . ] 5 miles from Hamilton, .-- .-■/■■ i MAHTJRANGI—AIIotment 152, of the Parish, situate on the Puka Puka Koad, containing 118 acres. ■' ! -j'.v.-iui.'>-i MATAKANA—296 acres, having a large water i- frontage to the left-hand branch of the > Matakana river, being allotment 29 and part . '.-j of 39 of the Parish., 110 acres closa to above, also fronting the Matakana river. ' ' - B AYFIBLD (Ponsonby) -Lot 1 of section 1, 81 f cci 2 inches to Ponsonby Road. •' :>rt Also, a >?r ..■■■,. -.•»■ IN THE EBTATE OF GEOBGE CLAKKSON— VILLAGE OF PAPAKURA — Two Quarter-acre ' Sections. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON," , ri _~,. . Auctioneers. A IM , ~