HARBOUR BOARD.

The Errington Enquiry.

YESTERDAY—CONCLUSION.

We take up yesterday's proceedings at the point after Mr Atkins evidence. Mr Ware gave evidence next, and pro ceeded at once to make a statement as to the alterations in the site. After taking sonrrlmps, he found that it was desirable the clock should be moved farther out to avoid a block of sandstone rock. He repre sented this to Mr Errington, and the altera tions were allowed. There were some portions of the dams which had been made too weak, and some too strong. He represented this to the engineer, and he was allowed to make some alterations. The dam was now 175 ft. longer and 3ft. higher than before. On the other hand, they gained by the removal of the engine-house. Altogether, they did not gain or lose by the alteration. It was their duty as contractors to lay down the lines, not for the approval of the engineer, but by the plans and specifications. He had made a calculation of the masonry, and it was about the Barneys before. The Board gained by the alteration, as they avoided the rock, and the entrance of the dock was placed at a greater angle from the shore, and it left a berth for a ship between the dock and the wateiman's steps : the engine house bad also a better foundation. Mr Errington assisted him in setting out the original site ; the altered site he set out himself. There would be no communica tion between the coffer-dam and tbe permanent work when both were finished. p f rt of the coffer-dam would be buried and part pulled down. In answer to questions, Mr Ware said—lf the coffer-dam as specified WPre faulty, and the contractors were not allowed to remedy the defects, the Board would be responsible. He was not content with the quantities furnished by Mr ErriDg ton. He pointed out the alterations he wanted made to Mr Errington. He showed him a pencil sketch indicating; how far he wanted the head of the dock moved out. The report furnished to the Board was not a copy of his pencil sketch. The mistake of the wall being at right angles to the waterman's tee he could not understand.

The secretary said it was explained as a clerical error.

Mr Cosgrave put in a copy of specifica tions of timber. Mr Ware, after looking at it, said it was not the copy on what he called for tenders. It was the copy which was first issued, but there was an alteration which was made immediately. He asked Mr Jones whether he had acquainted the tenderers with the alterations, and he said he had. The 12 x 9 were all " heart," and the 12 x 4 were " heart," but the remainder was not to be heart. Mr Stone has a correct copy. Mr Cosgiave : In this specification for sup ply of timber you stated the quantities as 25,000-1/3, 16,000—2/3, 140,000-1/2 sap What difference do you suppose that would make in the work ?

Mr Ware : It would not make any differ ence, because the portion of heart there is not greater than we are bound to put in. In answer to Mr Cosgi aye, Mr Ware said be had acted as arbitrator for Mr Aicken, and had awarded him £225. Mr Aicken came to him the day after the contract waß signed, and offered to do the dam by contract and leave them a margin of profit. They would not accept the offer. Mr Aicken then told them he could eive them a suggestion which would save £1400, which they could divide between them. They would not listen to him, as he and his partner could not see how it could be done. Mr Aicken then told them what his idea was, and they pooh-poohed it. It was utterly impracticable and absurd. I said to to him, "If you will give us any hint by which a saving can be effected, and if Mr ErriDgton will consent to it, and have our approval, we shall have no objection to pay you for your services ; but I do not see that this suggestion of yours is either practic able or would be admitted." Mr Ware con tinued : The only offer which Mr Aicken might construe into bribery was that which he had referred to. He did not take Mr Errington's quantities in the contract, be cause he never did take any man's quantities in tendering. He always took his own. The cofferdam was really turned round. The strong side was now turned to the sea. As to their making anything by the alter, tion, he was quite willing to submit the matter to a Gov ernment engineer, and if the difference was greater than his bill he would pay the bill; if otherwise, the Board would pay it. Mr Cosgrave : That is a very noble offer Mr Ware. (Laughter.) Mr Brett: If the Government engineer found that the difference was £1000 in their favor, would Mr Ware consent to make that allowance to the Board ? Mr Ware : No, they would pay the engi neer's bill. (Laughter.) Two letters relative to the alterations were put in which had passed between Mr Erring ton and Messrs Jones and Ware. Mr Dickson, a contractor, was next called, and was examined as to the difference between the cost of coffer-dam as at present being constructed and the cost under the specifi cations and conditions upon which the work w.B tendered for. His statement was to the following effect : He understood at the time of tendering 'that the timber for the coffer dam was to be heart of kauri, and the piles to be 12 xl 2 totara, the whole length. He considered that under the new conditions a Baying of at least £2000 would be effected by the contractors in the erection of the coffer-dam and change in the engine house. If sap had been allowed, he should calculate it would have made a difference of £449 10s in his tender. £100 might be taken off this for reductions since nude, which would leave a difference of £339 103. If the piles were round and 14in. in diameter, it would have made a difference of £2GO. If the heavy iron tongues had been omitted, it would have made a difference of £411. If the shoes on sheet piles had been left out, the difference would be £110. Altogether, he reckoned that the alterations made in the specifi cations would make a reduction of the price per foot from £4 to £3. Taking the coffer-dam at its original length, 966 ft., the cost under the specifications tendered upon would have been about £4100; under the altered conditions, it would be only £2800. This would represent a saving of £1300 to the contractors. The change in the site of the boiler-house he reckoned would make at least another £700 difference in their favour. The difference between his own tender and that of Messrs Jones and Ware was only £250.

Mr Errington put in the following ques tion :—lf the length of the coffer-dam, under the new conditions, was extended to 1141 feet, what difference would be made in the cost?

Mr Dickson said it was a plain rule of three sum.

Mr Niccol: There would be an extra 175 feet at £3 per foot; that makes £525. Mr Dickson, in answer to further ques tions, continued : He based his tender on the assumption that the timber was to be all heart of kauri, except the totara piles. He enquired when tendering whether the timber was to be all first-class. Ho was told it was to be. He made the enquiry at Mr Errington's office : he could not be sure whether it was Mr Errington or Mr Aicken who gave him the answer. He did not trouble himself further after getting the answer, as he was aware that by the last but one of the general conditions there was no power on the part of the engineer to alter the specifications without the consent of the Harbour Eoard.

ii Mr Dickson next supplied some inform a Shifononthe £110 paid for the quantities by

the -uccessful tenderers. He had not known such a thing before, but he believed he him self suggested it to Mr Eirington, as it would be convenient for them to be sup plied. He did not depend upon the quan tities furnished. He was informed of one error, which would have made £1200 differ ence if it bad not been detected. Other wise tbe quantities were generally correct. Mr Dickson showed a copy of specifications which he obtained from Mr Errington's office. In Ihese it was specially stipulated that tbe Umber should be " heart of kauri." Mr Dickson, before retiring, said in reply to a question that his fchedule was not in formal, and was not double that of the pre sent contractors. He did not believe that there was five per cent, difference. Mr Dewar aDd Mr J. Taylor were to hnve given evidence, but they were not in attend ance, snd, as Mr Errington said their testi mony was not material they were dispensed with. Mr Holdship said he wished an opportunity of explaining what took place with reference to payment rf Mr Aicken by Errington. He was anxious to assist Mr Aicken. He went to Mr Errington. who would not entertain any proposition of payment by'a percentage. Mr Brett : Do you recollect asking me to support a motion sugge. ting the appointment of Messrs Aicken and Errington as engineers conjointly ? Mr Holdship : I do. A.r Brett : And subsequently we came to the conclusion that it would not do to have two? Mr Hold, hip : I don't remember that, but I asked several members of the Board to sup port me in the proposal, Mr Co.grave : That was in the motion he brought before the Board ? Mr Holdship t I put the names of the two gentlemen in my proposition and it was ob jected to on that ground. Mr Cosgrave : It was objected to by me. The Secretary : I never received any such motion. Mr Holdship : It was struck out at this table. Mr Brett : I said I knew nothing of Mr Aicken, but I thought Mr Errington to be a good engineer, and Ishould support him. Mr Holdship: The Board subsequently came to the conclusion that, it would not do to have two engineers. I made the same proposition to the members of the Board. The proposition was not entertained, and Mr Aicken's name was struck out. I knew nothing of Mr Aicken beyond believing him to be an engineer of ability. I said I would support Mr Errington, and did support him. I was also anxious that Aicken should have an opportunity of displaying bis ability. Aicken objected to a salary, but named 2 per cent, as a fair payment; but he was also anxious to get into the work for the dock. This concluded the evidence.

After some discussion it was proposed by Mr Meyers and seconded by Mr Holdship, "That the evidence as taken by the short hand writer be printed, and copies supplied to Mr Errington and the Board." The motion was agreed to, it being stipulated that all corrections by witnesses should be printed in italics and brackets. It was then by general consent left to the Chairman to call a further special meeting as soon as the evidence was printed, to hear Mr Errington's reply on the evidence generally, |andjtake such action as they might think proper. The meeting then broke up.

The Union Co. and the New Zealand Steamship Co—Pur chase of McMechan's Boats.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The following are the arrangements betweon the _sew Zealand Shipping Co. and the Union Co. The latter purchase the four steamers previously named for £47,400, £20,000 in shares and the balance in cash. The Ladybird was taken over here; the Pho.be will bo taken over afc Port Chalmers to-day. The Taranaki and Wellington will on arrival at Port Chalmers. No changes will be made in the staff of officers of these vessels. The < _ Union Co. have also nearly closed negotiations for the purchase of McMeckan's five steamers, the Ringarooma, Arawata, Tararua, Otago, and Albion. Ib is stated that when all these arrangements are completed, greater^ and more economical travelling facilities will be afforded the public. It is understood thai McMechan3 will take part payment in shares.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) v This day,

Terrific Weather. The weather has been terrific. Nothing reported from the Uuion Beach mine. „„,. i _.. The Carnatic has lOOlbs of splendid speci- The Tokatea works are getting into good ground with fair prospects.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Friday. The Wreck of the Heversham. A Court of Enquiry was held this after noon into the loss of the barque Heversham, wrecked off Terawiti on Saturday. The captain's certificate was suspended for nine months in consequence of his not having taken proper precaution to ascertain the position of his vessel. The mate s certificate was returned. The New Zealand Company's Steamers Bought by the Union Company. Preliminary negotiations are afloat, with a view of the steamers Phoebe, Taranaki, Wellington, and Ladybird being taken over by the Union Company. It is understood these negotiations will be finally completed in a few days.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency.) This day.

Produce Market. Wheat continues in good demand at 4s 6d to 4s 9d for good to choice milling ; inferior, 4a to 4s 6d. Oats are less inquired for, but stocks in store are light; feed, Is 9d to Is lOd, for light shipping parcels ; milling, Is lid to 2s. Barley continues very dull, and the absence of any choice quality adds to the dullness ; inferior and second secondary sorts are at quite a nominal value ; medium sells at 4s to 4s 3d. At the friendly Societies Conference last night thirteen delegates were present. Seve ral amendments to the bill were agreed to. So far the alterations substantially agree with those of the Auckland Conference. The meeting adjourned till Friday. The Guardian urges Dunedin to take up the Fiji trade abandoned by the Auckland company from faults in the management. The University Council have received another offer for the University building, but the sum is in excess of previous offer by £27.000. • ~ . . It is still raining heavily, causing great damage throughout the country. The inland railway has Btopped running.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thiß day. Weather Bound Steamers. The Alhambra and Hawea for the South, and Taranaki for the North, are all weather bound here, and probably will not leave till to-morrow morning.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Colliers. Ths following colliers sailed this morning : Augusta for Auckland, FJe_sie for Thames, Ebenezer for Coromandel. The Favorite leaves for Auckland to-night.

AMUSEMENTS.

. THE PANOPTICON, ibis intellectual and pictorial entertainment waß presented f. r tbe fifth time at the Prince of Wales Theatre last evening, and tbe attendance wis some what bettor than on the previous nipht. The sixth and last of the . anotitir-on will take placa this even wk, when, in addition to the illustrations of the work? of Dicken* and tho beautiful melodies of Mrs Mitchell and Mr SI inner, will bo tbe distribution of ft number of valuable gifts such as a silver tea ser vice and several oleographs on the De Bru principle. We hop,) those who have not seen the Panopticon will unbrace tbe last opportunity of witnessing one of th" best pictorial panoramas that has been exhi bited in Auckland

WIDOWS AND ORPHAN. . We call attention to the programme of the Variety Troupe, fc the benefit of the wi'ows and orphans of the late Brothers SmMi and Mattison, who were somewhat sndConly taken away, leaving widows and families without the means of a livelihood. Wo learn that these cases are of a reserving character, and knowing these (acts, a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs, under the direction of Messrs E. D Ward and W. Doran, havo determined to give a benefit concert for the cent porary assistance of the borenved. The entertainment will be held in the Lome-street Hall, under the patronage of the Oddfellows, of which the two deceased men were members. The concert will be in two parts, consisting of sentimental, patriotic, and national songs, by amateurs of ac knowledged talent ; recitations, overtures by tbe band, a marble pedestal dance by Mr Fox, and a very dairgercus farce, according to the programme, which is -haraeieris-ri as side-splitting, jaw breaking, and rib-stickinp, but whi< h candid confession we trust will not. deter hundreds from visiting the hall on Monday evening in favor of a very laudable object. Mr Ward, moreover, assures us that be will be fully responsible for any arcident that may n»sult from "Jumble's Adventures," and Mr William L'oran will also become surety with his boat comic song.

-X..TING RINK, -hep-embersof tho -luc.land Skating Club will meet for practice tbis evening in the Choral Hall licketsmay Le had at the doors by tho.-o who may desire to witness the icy, thrilling scenes of the adventurers. MRS SEAI-LE'R BENEFIT. Wo notice tint the members of the Garrick o[ub, »nrt other ladies and gentlemen, more or less associated with the drama, are about to tender a complimentary benefit on Monday evening next at tbe Prince of Wales _ heatre, to Mrs Searle, a lady who has long and honorably been connected with the Auckland stage. The stage in A cckland, from some causo or other, h a not received that amount of public patronage which was necessary for i. healthy existence and tup pur t, and it is difficult to deilno the cause. If a sensational pieco, with a murder and a villain in it has been produced, it has failed to win sympathy. If a high clas3 drama from the poetical pen of Jerrold or Bnlwer, or the versatile pages of Knowlcs has been put before the Auckland people, the result" are the same. Consequently at the present hour, the drama is a dead letter, and the playhouse literally closed. In order to fix tho atten-

tion cf an audience, there must bo some attion which commands the sympathies of all ; some pervading sentiment that goes to the heart, some series of events in which the passions are developed, some catastrophe which is so connected with preced ing events as to ba in tho nature of a coosequence, poasiblo or probable, and all comprehended within a reasonable limit of time, so that weariness, may not be felt by tho spectators. Among the representatives of the local drama, Mrs Searle holds a prominent place, and few of tbe profession have done more or more heaitily to amuse the people than Mrs Searle ; who ia not only an actress of groat merit, but who has earned a respectable reput-.tion by her clever adaptations for th- stage. It i 3 not too much to siy that Mrs Senrie succeerts in whatever sbo undertake.!; she has alike distinguished herself in tragedy and comedy, and in all the little incidents of domestio

life. It is theiefore a graceful act on the part of the members of the Garrick Club and other performers, to recognize Mrs Searlc'a talent at this time of dramatic dearth by devoting an evoning In her favor. Tho performances will cotumeuce with an English drama, in ttireo acts, by the author of "My Prett? Jane," entitled " The Miller of Derwentwater," which has not been presented before to an Auckland audience. The scenoa of tho play, whiih lUvorof English rural life on the borders of Derbyshire, will revive memories of the old land in many an Kngliah breast, Thu next peiformance will be musicri, vocal, and recitative. Mrs Searle will tlmn deliver au original pooticnl address to tho people by a poet wlu should be better known, but who shades his mime from tho public eye by natural modesty. A lively farce with a telling moral, untitled, "Wa all Have our Little Faults," -will bring an excollent programme to a satisfactory close.

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WANTED, by two Soiing Men, T T comfortable Board and Lodgings; a private famtly preferred.—Address, " Colonial," office of this paper. WAJNTED, Board and Lodging with a rc-pectablo family for a young Gen tleman ; a preference given to a houpe where the assistance of a Tutor is available.—Apply by letter to Post-office Letter Box 59. ANTED, a Patternmaker for a small job ; can do it at home.—The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. ANTED to Sell, a Wheeler and Wilson's Treadlo Sewing Machine, nearly new Price, £5 ss; original cost, £S 8s Guaranteed ia samo good order and condition as when bought two montbs ago —Apply at, this office. ANTED, a thorough good General Servant to proceed with a family to Dunedin ; must be wall recommended—Mrs Henry, Registry Office, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant for for Napier.—Apply to George Scarfe, at Messrs Owen and Grahain'u, RANTED Known, that the Rob v Roy Old Highland Whi*ky can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that Henke's Prize Medal Stone Gin can be obtained at the Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Queen street. 07ANTED, a young Man who can J V milk weU; references required.—J. P. Lennard, Epsom Dairy. ENTi STRY.—Wanted, a good Mechanical Assistant to execute town and country orders—Apply by letter aB, this office. WANTED, a Four or. Six Horse Engine ;i mention full particulars.—Apply to James Paul, Egmont Brewery, Taranaki. WILL you look at the quality and prices of my Vegetables and Fruits this evening ? I ask no more, you'll buy.—Hannaford's, opposite Firebell, Queen-street, AN T t E D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's 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, 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, next door to the Evering Stab Office, Wyndham street. W~ ANTED to SELL, Bags. No offer refused.—W. Crowther, corner of Lome and Wellealey-streets. WANTED Known, that Gr. Hold ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out present large stocks. WANTED 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 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s 6d each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. ANTED KNOWN, L H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias. Roses, Fuschlas, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c., <_c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—AU orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN, that D. ▼ ¥ GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Poets, Ralls, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron i Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Tards,> Cnstom-house • street. W~ ANTED to SELL, 30 dozen first choice Josephine Kid Gloves, from Is 6d, 2s, and 2s 64-W Eyre, Enniskillen House, Victoria street. WANTED Known, a never-failing remedy for Influenza and Colds generally is , now administered at the Turkish Baths, as prescribed . by the most eminent Hydropathists. N.B.—Turkish I Baths open dally. Saturday afternoon, from 4to 10, 1 2s; Ladies (Thursdays), ss; from 3 p.m., 3s 6d. The safety-valve against colds.



.TITANTED, a Partner to join Ad- V % vertiser (with an equal amount of capital), to start a Marine Store, Auctioneer, or any other bnsin^ss that may be p.greed on.—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, Land Agenfs, Queen-street. 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 priceß, 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. ANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Mas. field'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 First-class lock-stitch Sewing Machines for ■ale ANTED KNOWN.— To the Public of Auckland.—Best Cigars a* 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 sires, and aU prices. Note the addreps:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-Btreet. Venus, Golden i.e&f, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, _d per plug, 3s 9d per ib. Meerschaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genera 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. 4r 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money relumed. K-*~ Note the address :—The Chesp Furniture, Mattresses, aßd Ship's Bedding Establithment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-street. TTTANTED Known, Stretton'sßook, T.f Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Que en-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. WANT E~D KISfITW H, that J.MORRISON Ib prepared to execute all kindß of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. W~ ANTED—Orders for the AUCK LAND RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black & Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on band. TV! OTTCE.—The business of the *« " undersigned will In future be Closed from Sunset on Friday, and Re-onen on Saturday at 4 pm — H L Posseneskie, Tailor and Habit Maker, Short and-strfet—Auckland, June 20, 1876. MEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Tenders will be received at this office up till FRI DAY, tho 30th day of Juno, 1876, for the Erection and Completion of 73 Wagons and Trucks. Plans, Specifications, and General Conditions may be seen at this office. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, June 12,1870. nn O BUILDERS. Ten .era will be received until noon of the 28th inst, for Work to be douo to a Brick Building in Queen-strent. Specification to be seen at the office of R. Koala and Son; and also at tho office of MR. HERAPATH, Architect. rrR) BUI L D E~ RTs. Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, the 3rd July, for tho Erection of a Villa Resi derce at Parnell. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. '"jp EN DEBS required for Erecting JL Sthblos in Darby-stront. Plans and Specifica tions at my office. Tenders close on Friday, 29th June. P. HERAPATH, Architect, Queen-Btreet. rpTo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Thursday, the 29th instant, for tho erection of a Dwelling-house at Ponsonby. Plans, etc, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. Public Worki Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 26,1876. rFNDERS are invited for the Erec tion of a Central Prison, at New Plymouth, in the Province of Taran&ki. General conditions, specifications, 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 "Tendersfor 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 lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender cor necessarily accepted. Plans can bo seen at tbe Public Offices, Christ ohurch, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. (Signed) W. H. CL-YTON. Colonial Architect. A UCKLAND HABBOUR BOARD. Tenders For Rbpairs 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 obtained at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, •' Tender for Repairs to Crane" The lowest or any Tender necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. m O BUILDERS. Tenders required for the Erection of a two-storey Building on the Ponsonby Road. Plans and specifica tions to be seen at my office until Monday, the 26th inst, at noon. W. E. HAMMOND, Architect. Shortland-street. TENDERS for Supplies for Home for Neglected and Destitute Children :— Meat (best quality), free from bone Flour, Tea, Kugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Peas, Bread el best quality Firewood, hardwoods Coals—Newcastle or Whangarei Tenders to he sent ta Mr A Stuart, Treasurer, by June 28. npEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES. Third of the Course will be delivered on MONDAY, June 26, by the Rev. Dr. Mauns___. Subject:—" Inßtinct and Reason." Musical Selections during the evening. Mr Butsch kow will pre.ide at the piano, The chair will be taken at 7.30 by OoL Haultain. Admission—Sixpence. Tl/TARSHALL & COPELAND'S CELEBRATED Dunedin ,X.X XX, J: ale .Axe, In Bot bs, Quams, ahd Piots, FOR SALE J. C. MOKKIN & CO, GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT ; MERCHANTS, -QUEEN - STREET i* s Next door to the New Theatre. 1 i c N.B.—All orders carefally Packed] and Delivere ■ to any part oi the-Town or£Buhurhs.



PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, -€T Edwardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Eev W. Harris; Evening, at 6.30, Rev W. Tinsley. Subject—" The Christian Pilgrim bound for Glory." PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Eev Rev. W. Tinsley; Evenmg, at half-past 6, Rev. W. Harris. PITT-STREET WES LEY AN CHURCH — Sunday Services.-June 25.—The Rev W. J. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11, and the Eev W. Kirk in tho evening atC.3O. I^HE NEWTON~KIRK.—Divnie Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning: "St. Paul in Cyprus; and Elyroas the Sorcerer." Evening: " The Believer's Voyage to Immanuel's Land." UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., June 2*.— Morning: " The Kingdom of God on Erth." Evening: "Saedenborg on what is Heaven?" N.B.—Petitions against Sunday Liquor Traffic will be at the Hall for signatures both morn ing and evening. HE FOURTH LECTURE of the Series on "The Women of the Bible," by the Rev. Warlow Davbs, M.A., will bo given at the Con gregational Church, Beresford-street, To-norrow (Sunday) Evening, June 25, Subject: "Lot's Wife." TTNITED Methodist Free Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day—Morning at 11; Evening at 6.30; ' PHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, \J Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to tbe public, 7.30 p.m. Subject: " Jesus, a Prince and Saviour." EWTON HALL—Subject for to morrow evening—"Tbe Way of Salvation." Come one, come all. No collections. APTIST CHURCH, Wellesley street—Tho Eev. P. H. Cornford will preach to morrow as usual. Subjfcct: Morning-" The Saviour's Grace." Evening—"The Best of the Promises." Time, 11 a.m and 6 30 p m. <0 LET, Ten-roomed Villa Residence fitted with every convenience.—Apply to B. Tonka and Co. . r'l'o LET, a comfortable House, five •* rooms ; Detached W. sh-house with Copper Boiler. Gcod veil, Orchard, &c ; Allotment. 80 x 100, in Cracoft-street, Newton Road—Apply to Adam Laybourn, Commission Agent, Foit-street. f jPO LET, for a term, a capacious -■I Brick Store in High-street.—Apply to Samuel Well, 159, Queen-street. rpO LET, a Bouse in Alten Road JL containing 13 rooms.—Apply to Mr Co'.tman at J. Copgravo and Co.'s. rpO LET, a comfortable four-roomed JL House, with registered grates, in Havelock streot, within seven minutes walk from Post office •- Enquire of Mr. Warneford, next to Catholic Church, Parnell. ■ HpO IE T, a large four-roomed A. Verandah Cottage on three Allotments in Gundry.street, off Karangahape Road, Newton - J Morrison, Asphalter, _> ewton Road. FpO LET, a four-roomed Cottage ; A rent, 8s per week- Apply to P Hannkin, noxt to Union Terrace, Umon-rireet. 6~LET, a five-roomed Cottage, with Stable if needed.—Apply on the premises to Mrs Pilkiiigton, near Olid, Hobfion-stroct. OR SALE, a comfortable four roomed Cottage off Drake-street, City, with freehold allotment. Price, J5130.-J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. _• Oli SALE, a comfortable four roomed Cottage in Shaddock-street. The House is all newly papered. There Is also a Colonial Oven and good well. Price, only £95.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a Raker's Cart, almost n6 w.—D. Grubb, Baker, Newton: OR SALE, oi To Let, a new three roomed Cottage in Lincoln-street, Ponsonby.— Apply on the premises. ORTH SHORE.—Two small Cottages To Lot—Apply R and R Duder.House and Devenport Hall Agents. "poRSALt., (cheap), an eight-horse X? power inverted Vertical EogSno ; also upright Boiler, with galloway tubes, well-suited for a steam lighter or anything requiring quick speed—James Howdon, Jeweller, Shortland-street. LOST or Stolen, a Black Newfound land Dog, with white breast, feet, and tip of tail, answers to " Nero," a leather collar with ring attached,—The finder, or anyone giving information of same will be rewarded on leaving it at Messrs Brown and Sons' Musio Warehouse, Queen-street. OST\ on Sunday evening last, betweon Wakefleld-street and Mount Eden, a Gold Cameo Scarf Pin, Masonic fimblem—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mr W J Porter, Synionds-street, opposite City Koad. LO ST, yesterday, probably in Parnelli ft 8e _skin Purse containing a half sovereign and somo silver—Kinder will bo rewarded on leaving the above at this office. "751 R E W A r r>. Cfc» JL Stolen or Strayed from my Paddock, Mount Eden a Bay Filly, 3J-year-old, white star on tbe fore head, white fetlock on the off hind leg.—Any person bringing the same to Stephen Hooker, Mount Eden, will receive the above reward ; and if stolen, £3 will be paid on conviction of the thief. S KI-WARD. —Lost, a Glazier's Diamond. Tho finder will receive the above reward on returning samo to Holland and Butler. N.E or two respectable young Men can be ace .mmodated with Board and Resi dence, Three minutes walk from Queen-street— Apply XY2, Stab office. A RMY AND NAVY OUT-PEN -O- SIONERS IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. The Payment of the above Pensioners for the ensu ing quarter will be made as follows :— Av-K-AKD -Monday, 3rd July, at 11 am, at the Imperial Pension Office On-HUnga—Friday, 7th July, at 10 am, at the Court-house OTAHUHU-Frlday, 7th July at 12 noon, at the Court-house Pasmubb— Wedneday, sth July, at 10am Howiok— Wednesday, sth July, at 12 noon, at the Court-house PA. aktjba-Monday, 3rd July, at the Court-house. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. Imperial Pensions office, - . June 22,1&76. jS fjTfA IU KU. Wmmmm\ Q , SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— MONDAY, 26th June, at 8 am WEDNESDAY, 28th June, 10 am SATURDAY, Ist July, 11,30 am Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores o! Means. Henderson and Ma.farlane, Agents Union S.S. 00, , ■SWj. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt *"**• A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. r. *, A UCKLAND STEAM *M_^#*-. J\. PACKET CO. (LIMITED). . ' FOR WAITARA DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD On TUESDAY next, at _ p.m., leaving the Auckland Wharf. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. '' -i a T> EGU LAR TRADER TC t^\ JA) RUSSELL & KAWAKAWA. WjaMfe^ The Schooner ELSINORE Will receive cargo at Gore-street Jetty on Mondaj ' 26th instant. For freight, &c., apply to _._ Agent. '» ~*_-4. rriHE schooner jMm FIREFLY WiU leave for the Wade on MONDAY Evciing, t) ld I 26th instant. t£L ' For freight or passage apply on board —rr~ ------------- - ■■



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT! OF THE GKAND PANOPTICON! GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS! On View in tho Window of H. Partridge, Tobacconist, Quoen-street. Traand Coffee Service, Oleographs, Vase", &c, &c. QATUEDAY NIGHTS' 0 EI.TEKTAINMENTB. No-iois of Removal to tub Temperance Hall, AMERT-STR-E-. The Committee in thanking the public jor compet ing them to find a more commodious Hall, have to inform them that their Entertainments will be continurd in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on and after TO-NIGHT, June 24. Grand Opening Night—SATURDAY, June 24,1876 Opening Chorus at 8 o'clock sharp. On this occasion an unusually good programme will be submitted. Mrs Homer, Mrs M< .sen, Mrs Cottingbam. MiSB Woods, Miss Gribble, Messrs Doran, McCappen, Sccats, Jamc-son, Marsen, Cornish, Peace. M.Kenzie, etc . etc,, will lend their valuable assistance, as also tho Templar Brass Band. Admission—ONE PENNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. --,-,_,-,,. „ CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Seo. pRTNCE'OE WALES THEATRE. MONDAY, JUNE 20— Cead Millb Failthk. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Given by tbe Auckland Garrick Club, to MRS. CIIAS, F. SEARLE. V&~ "The Miller of Derwcntwater."—CONCEßT! " We all have our Little Faults." tsr In tbe course of the evening Mrs. SEARLE will deliver an Original Poetical Address to the People of Auckland. Mi T 0.0. E., M.U., A.D LoYAI' Fountain op Friendshi. fB-ff ■--■■*•■'■■ VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT AND QUADRILLE PARTY For the BENEFIT of the Widows and Orphans of the late Bro3. Smith and Maitison, will be held in the Lome-street Hall, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1876. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats. 3s; Second Seat?, 2a ; Gallery, Is. Ladies and Gentlemen of first and Second -tats only, admitted to Dunco, BRO. E, W. WARD, Manager. E. S. OVERTON, Secretary. p H O R A L HALL. Si"nor D. DE VIVO has the honor to announce that MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA, The famous Hungarian Nightingale, and only Rival of Jenny Lind, the Great Prima Donna Soprano, from Covent Garden, and Her Majesty's Theatre, London, will give in AUCKLAND a short season of SIX GRAND CONCERTS !!! Tub Finkst kvbr Given in this City, Commencing on TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 27. MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA will be assisted by SIGNOR ROSWATI, the Great Tenor; SIGNOR SUBINI, the Famous Basso; SIGNOR GIAMMONA, the Unrivalled Flautist; MAESTRO ILMA, tbe Most Distinguished Pianist aud Musical Director. Reserved Seats Seven Shillings and Sixpence. Raised Second Seats (unreserved) Five Shillings. Back Seats and Gallery Half-a-Orown, BOX-OFFICE at Messrs. Up on and Co _ Stationery Warehouse, Queen-street. Open dail? from 10 till 5, where seats may be secured on a plan of the hall for any concert. No more Season Tickets will be issued. Communications to be addressed to Mr. W. Secil Medoalfe, Agent, Claremont House. Seoond De Murska Concert—THURSDAY, June 29. Third De Murska Concert-SATURDAY, July 1. VST De Murska Special Trains.—Arrangements havo been made for a Special Train to leave lor One hunga alter each Concert 83-~ Omnibuses for all Suburbs at the Hall. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. Ilma De Murska Concerts. A Late Train will leave Onehunga for Auckland each Concert .right, at 7 o'clock, returning after the Concert, at 10.30 o'clock, calling at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. mONICS O L - E A. An Elementary Singing Cass on this system will bo opened on THURSDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Large RSL of the Christian Associa tion Rooms, Albert streetf" Terms:—Ladies, 6s; Gentlemen, 10s; for the course of six months. All persons desirous of Learning to Sing from Music are invited to attend. I Tickets may be had of MesErs. Wells, Salter, and Ewiugton. TX A. C. R. . S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. The Members of the above Branch are requested to mußter in St Patrick's Hall, in Regalia (craped), on SUNDAY AFTERNOON next, June 25, at 2,30 o'clock, to attend the Funeral of late Bro. Michaei Lynch. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. ____> Members of the abnve are requested to Attend the Funeral Of Michael Lynch on SUNDAY, at 3 pm, Clanricarce Hotel. H. FULLER, Secretary. f.^j...^^^srr»rj^^iw^Hhgw.'.^»*i^. : ._'.^y--H,iM!.g-.|.-iW^jKii HA. C. B. SOCIETY. ONEHUNGA BRANCH, No 89. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of the above Branch will be celobrated by a SOIREE, to be held in 8t Mary's Hall.Onehunga.on TUESDAY July 4. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s 6d; Single, ss. C. LUCAS, Secretary. TO" O TlO E TO PUBLICANS. Pnblican's Licenses are now ready for delivery at tho Provincial Treasury. R. B LUSK, Acting Provincial Treasurer. N" OTICE to the Public—The under signed is prepared to treat liberally with Tradesmen desirous of advertising in the Postal Bulletin at the General Post-office, Auckland. A laige portrait of Bishop Selwyn will be exhibited ' there on Saturday noxt.—F. G. Ewinglon, Queen street NORTH SHORE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of tbe Ratepayers of the above district will be held at the Ferry Hotel, Stokes' Point, on Monday, the 17th July. 1876, at 3 o'clock . p.m., for the purpose of Levying a Rate, and electing Truster., Auditors, and Fence-Viewers. The steamer will leave the Auckland' Wharf at 2 o'clock p.m. for Stokes' Point, returning at X 30 p.m. . r tSpss. HT. HAWKINS, Chairman of District Board. I June 24,1876. NEW ZEALAND LOAN ANE MERCANTILE AGEWCV COMPANY (LIMITED). ' Notice Is hereby Given that the Annual Local Meet ing of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agene; 1 Company will bn held at the office of the Company, it Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th day of July 1876, at noon. FREDK. BA.TTLEY, , For the Managing Director. ' Auckland. 9th June, 1876. Xmerican RUBBER STAM] _____ COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Company having erected new and in 1 proved Machinery since the late fire on their premise aTe now in a position to execute orders of every de cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonab rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information regards prlceß&c, to be obtained |on application" the Pulisher, Star Office. -.-;-,?■ ■-";•..; HENRY 'BRETT. Agent for A.R.S."Co :.a__i--K^'_-_«iu-A^!i"^ j* >>it»- ■' 'i 1 ■"i jj ~ .--""^f" -^jaxtxaai



p°TIE Kaihu Flax Mills, X All' All A, ARE NOW MANUPAOTUBIKG— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose which Coir Mar.'ing is applied. Is in"use. at the various Public Huiidings in Auckland, and may- be had of all Furnishing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suliablo for Ironmongers* use. rpWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to '' the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, : , Agent in Auckland. XT CLAYTON,,, CONSULTING CHEMIST, v.. Member of the Phasmackutical Society of Great Britain, BOTANIC PHARMACY, Victoria-street, Auckland; AND ST. PETER'S RAMA RAMA, Great South Road. CLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes street, Auckland. Board and Residence by the day, week or month. Bath-room, and every <.; attention. Terms moderate. _ -IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—G. Lovegrove, I^l House Painter, Sign Writer, and Paperhanger, Arc, Otahuhu,.wishes to inform the publio oiOta hnhu and surrounding districts that he has removed to more central premises, next Criterion Hotel, For Sale, Paints, Oils, Turps, Colours, Varnishes, Brashes, Window Glass, Scrim, and Paperhangings from 6d per roll, N.B.—All branches of the trade done at town prices. All orders wiU be punctuaUy attended TVT 0 T I C E. All porsons indebted to W. H. Guant, late of Drake-stieet, Freeman's Bay, Butcher, are requested to pay the respective amounts due by them to James Benetead, of Freeman's Bay, Butcher, or the under signed on or before the 30th day of June instant, failing which a Solicitor will be instructed to recover the same. WILLIAM H. GRANT. '-!■:> Auckland, Juno 8,1576. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Tuesday, May 23, the hours for re ceiving Goods at Auckland will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Saturdays not after 3 p.m. Goods for Manurewa, Hunua, Buckland's, and Pokeno must be prepaid. If consignees are not at these stations to receive goods the railway cannot undertake responsiuility in caße of loss. ■ By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, TUESDAY, NOON. LEATHER! LEATHER! EX BELLA MARY FROM HOBART TOWN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 1 CASE LEATHER, containing JL 42 dozen Dressed Kangaroo. Terms Cash. R. ARTHUR. -I MONDAY, JUNE 26. 600 VOLUMES BOOKS. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 26th inst, at 12 o'clock noon, 600 volumes Books, including Scientific, Eel gious, Musical: also a quantity of . School and oiher w 0 rks. TUESDAY, JUNE 27. CITY MART. FANCY GOODS. SALVAGE FROM THE LATE FIRE. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON TT AYE received instructions to sell XI by auction at the Citj Mart, on Tuesday n ?xi, at 11 o'clock prompt, Salvage fr m the late Fi*-e, more or less damaged 1 co f-prisi g - Toys, Dolls, Cn-que! Sets Vases. ! . stres. Or. nmmits Work B-XB-, Writing Desks, Dossing C«S9 Clocks, F_ncy Jewellery Electto-plate Cru-ts, Sugars, CrearaS; Goblets, Spiri', Stands. &c Encravi-gs, Chrom.'s, Photo's 'J.■''.'. J.;':i ' Albums. Ket cules Port Monies Portmanteaus, Bigs. Ladies Rtticules And a large lot of Sundries £3T The Sale will be continued throughout the day Terms Cash. MONDAY, JUNG 26, At 11 o'Clock, ' GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Exchange Auction Mart, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex Kate Brain: M— 47 sacks Oats ..- .-, ■■ O— 4S ~ Z— 28 „ M- 23 „ S-64— 59 „ • S-152—122 sackß Milling Wheat S— 37 „ Fowl „ 64- 56 „ „ „ Dillon— 50 „ „ „ 180 „ Prime Potatoes 140 „ Pigs Feed. Ex Harriet Armitage (slightly damaged): v.. 18 sacks A & M Flour 10 100's „ „ 5 50's „ „ Terms at "ale. MONDAY, JUNE 26.. ' BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, COUNTRY PROPERTIES. , PAPAKURA, KIRIKIRI, WAIKATO, &c. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by publio auction. »t the Land I Mart, Eortßtreet, on Monday, 26th Instant, at 12 o'clock, ' :: its PARISH OF PAPAKURA-Allotments 12 snd 13, section 6, containing 6 acres 1 rood, with large frontage to the Papakura river; allot" ment 9 section 8, containing 5 acres, through 1 -which the Tallway runs. KlßlKlßl—Allotment 13 in the settlement, suburban section 1, Parish of Qpaheke, containing 10 KIRIKIRIROA (Waikato)-Allotment 87, situate on " the banks of tbe Tunawhakapeke Lake, about ' 5 miles from, Hamilton. < ■ - - , MAHURANGI-Allotment 152, of the Parish, situate * on the Pnka Puka Road, containing 118 acres.' ':' -^'••j • MATAKANA—296 acres, having a large water frontage to the left-hand branch of the Matakana river, being allotment 29 and part p of 39 of the Parish. ! 110 acres closa to above, r also fronting the M<tak*n a river. BAYFIELD (Ponsonby)-Lot 1 of section 1, 81 feet 2 inches to'Ponsonby Road. - ! % AXSO^- . o,sta oT j£ IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE CLARKSON— lie J YII7LAGR OF, PAP,a;kuRV— Two•<Quarter-awe as 1 Sections, Lots 70 and 71, Section 11.^ -'■ ''I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, \\ . Auctioneer-.