-■«^i'«_-i_.i-i*ii----iMMH_^ aaaa_aa__3_MiiHa--_£ * .^favourable has been received by Mr T. L. White, the secretary of the Auckland Cricket Club, and will, we presume, bo laid before a meeting of cricketers at an early date. The new proposal is certainly preferable to the old. The apportionment of expenses that suggests itself to us is £65 each for the four large cities and £40 for Nelson. The arrange ment of course supposes that the cricketers take all the gate money. The advantage of this proposal is that it enables each place to know its liability[beforehand, and so to make provision for it. Tho other plan might possibly result in the New Zealand club securing a profit, but at the same' time it -night result in a heavy loss, which there would be a difficulty in making up after the excitement of the visit was over. In our opinion the Auckland cricketers would do well to follow the lead of Dunedin, and agree to the new proposals. Since the above was written we learn that an .answer has been sent to Mr. Eva by Mr. White agreeing to the new terms, and guaranteeing on behalf of Auckland one fifth of the bonus.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From our Special Correspondent]

WELLINGTON. This day. ___, "Warm Discussion. Most of the afternoon sitting yesterday, was taken up by a discussion on tbe motion of: Mr Wason for a committee on the ques tion of utilising brown coal on our railways. Sir Julius Vogel, who had induced him to postpone the motion from last week, made a very long and elaborate speech about all he knew on the subject of patent fuel, which, he said, he had investigated at great length when in Europe. The display is characteristic of the Premier, who from time to time gets up some such subject to make the public think what a wonderful man he is. Mr Curtis, of Nelson, however, rather took the edge off his success by shewing that this had nothing to do with Mr Wason's motion, which only went to utilising the fuel Nature had provided, and not to start ing factories to make an artificial fuel. After a long discussion, it was agreed to add to the subjects for investigation wood and charcoal, aa the Taranaki people evi dently^ thought they could drive their locomo tive without depending on anyone for coal, STATE FORESTS. The motion for a return of expenditure on State Forests, on the paper for Mr Thomson, was not moved. COST OF RETURNS. , An amusing discussion took place on the motion by Mr Reynods that a cost of all returns be printed on the face of them. It was finally carried on division by a majority of about 10. This was more a joke than anything else, and everything on which Mr Reynolds makes a speech is systematically made fun of and opposed by Mr Stout and a majority of Otago members. Some of the returns ordered by the House are said to be very costly to obtain, and many of them are scarcely glanced at when laid on the table. These motions form a sort of fancy motion, much affected by some. WELLINGTON RIVERS. The Wellington Rivers Bill, a long Act of 64 clauses, was passed through Committee after the evening adjournment, in 13 minutes. It may safely be said that not a man in the House knew one of the provisions of the Bill that was passed. Sir George Grey's Choice. After this Bill had been read a third time Sir George rose and stated in a short and very dignified speech, that having agreed to sit for the Thames if elected at the time he stood, he felt that now he was placed in the same position as if no question had ever been raised to his position, and felt bound in honor to the Thames people. He re ferred to the assurance given by Mr Masefield at the Choral Hall, a meeting of loyal ad herents of City West, and conoluded by moving for a new wrft to issue for City West, and that notice be sent by telegraph so aa to hasten the filling up of vaoanoy. The speeoh waa much applauded, especially by Auokland members, who fully approve of the course taken. LOCAL OPTION BILL. The Local Option Bill, introduced by Mr Stout, was found to be irregular, as it did not indicate by its name what its object was. He got leave to withdraw it, and in spite of some opposition from Mr Reynolds and one or two thers, he got leave to introduce it again under the name of the Local Option Licensing Bill, which was read a first time and ordered for seoond reading to-morrow. It will be hotly discussed, and it is hardly likely to pass, although many will support its principle. The Auckland Waterworks Act Amend ment Bill was then committed, in charge of Mr Lusk. It was passed through Committee without amendments, read a third time, and passed. The Hawkes Bay Rivers Bill was read a second time without discussion ; and the St, Kilda and South Dunedin Municipalities Bill passed through Committee. VARIOUS BILLS. The Government Rating Bill was post poned, as also the Education Boards Bill, owing to the indisposition of Sir Julius Vogel. The Coroners Bill was gone on with, but a section of the House being strongly opposed to it, it got on very slowly, although the Government generally carried their point on divisions. The House sat on till two o'clock this morning, and at last roae, without getting further than the fourth clause of the Bill.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S EXPENSES IN ENGLAND.

Mr Thomson asked the Premier if he would inform the House aa to the . xpensa to which he was put when in England for tele grams to the colony, as referred to by him in his letter to Dr Pollen of the 12fch February last. The Premier said the only information he could give the hon. member on the point was that the Treasury had sent him a return showing that the cost for telegrams sent to the colony while at home was £808 15s lOd. BONDS HYPOTHECATED. Mr Thomson asked the Colonial Treasurer whether the unnegotiated bonds, or any por tion of them, have been hypothecated, and if so, to what extent, the amount advanced on their se_ur_ty,and by whom advanced. The Premier said that of the unsold bonds there had been hypothecated—General pur poses loan bonds worth £210,500, for £200,000 cash ; defence loan bonds, £52,700 worth, for £50,000 cash ; both in the Bank of New Zealand. The Treasurer has also drawn on London for £175,000 against the proceeds of bonds which have been sold, but £269,000 have been hypothecated to the Crown agents. SAVINGS BANK DEPOSITS. In the Legislative Oounoil, The Hon. J. Hall moved, " That having regard to the large aggregate amount of de posits in the Post Office Savings Bank, it is expedient that the terms upon which the re payments of deposits may be demanded should be reconsidered by the Government." He said the total amount (of deposits in the colony approached three-quarters of a million, and he pointed out that in the case of panio, and a general demand being made by the depositors, the Government would find it difficult to find money, which would prove a

blow jo the colony. He suggested a saving claus£ ia the regulations, such as is in force in Australia. The motion was carried. THE CANTERBURY ARISTOCRATS. The Guardian correspondent telegraphs :— " The Canterbury contingent evidently con sider themselves the elite of the House. They sit nearly all together, on the left of the Speaker's chair—occupying the back benches. The most marked figure is that of Stafford, who sits against the wall about half-way down the side benches. He looks younger this year than for some .time back, but not more amiable. So far he has 3aid little, and does not accra comfortable. Conspicuous in a velveteen shooting-coat and a heavy mous tache, which he spends much time in train ing, is the member for Geraldine who evi dently considers himself representative man. He takes many notes of the proceedings without apparently making any use of them, and when the new members are in any way referred to, he draws himself up and looks dignified. The approach of an attack of speaking is always to be recognised by the way in which this member's hair geta rumpled by the passing of his left hand through it, and a certain wild rolling of the eyes for some time previously. When he does speak he has not much to say, and says it in a solemn, impressive way, and in a tone which is rather too assuming for a young man. He is a man of few acquaintances, and seems to consider himself fairly installed in the position of lieutenant to Stafford, whom he invariably consults before speaking, andf always turns to for approval when ho sits down. His Bpeaking is far from forcible, and not even effective. Ho is affected with a special horror of Rees, who sits where he can Btare in his face. If a glance could wither, Rees would be nowhere." MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S DELIVERANCE. A financial wail came from the Hon. Mr. Chamberlain, who arrayed figures to prove that Auckland railways did not pay, and meant to quote others to show that this Gov ernment was the most reckless, and extrav gant that ever existed ; but instead of doing that, finding his powers of clear and consecu tive speaking fail, he exclaimed " Oh that I had the eloquence of a Gladstone or a Bright!" i whereupon the Colonial Secretary said, " Hear, hear, " in auch a suggestively sarcas tic tone that members could no longer look be comingly grave. The lion, gentleman con cluded by an allusion to a lurking desire which existed in his breast, that he were Nero; and, hon. mcmbors.not understanding exactly what he meant, wondered whether the hon. gentleman intended to mount the roof of Par- Kruent Buildings and perform upon the violin when he should hear the division-bell ringing to call members to pronounce the down-fail of the Ministry.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Wednesday. The lona left for the North thia morniug. The colliers Emu, Gem, and Elizabeth, will sail this afternoon. It blew a heavy gale on Tuesday night from N.E.

WHANGAREI.

(From ourfown Correspondent.) This day. The Argyle experienced terrific weather ooming up. She left Auokland at 5 p.m., and arrived at the heads at 9 a.m. Four feet of green seas were often taken on board. Captain Stevenson reports it as the roughest weather he has seen on the coast.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. A Brutal Step Father. In the Supreme Court James Shennen, charged with committing a rape upon hia step-daughter, a child of tender years, was found guilty of attempted rape, and this morning sentenced to ten years' peDal servi tude. The prisoner endeavoured to rHitke out that the charge was the result of con spiracy between the wife and daughter, as he and his wife had not been living happily for some time. He said he had eleven children dependent upon him for bread, eight being under eleven years and one a"n infant. Arrived : Marmion, from Kaipara. Sailed : Enterprise, for Kaipara.

MR. REES'S ADDRESS.

Mr W. L. Rees, who has Just returned from Wellington, will address his consti tuents to-morrow evening in the Mechanics' Institute.

ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Government received last night a long cablegram of general news from the Colonial Secretary of New South Wales. The chief items of interest were anticipated by the Agency's telegram of previous day. The following are fresh items : — SYDNEY. Wednesday. Just reoeived via Cooktown, per steamer from Hong Kong. There is no sign of mail steamer yet. The steamer Mecca, from Hong Kong, arrived this morning and anchored three miles from shore. We coaled her at 6.30 and got batch of telegrams from Submarine Telegraph Company at Hong Kong. The Mecca left Hong Kong on 24th of June. European affairs are pacific. There is no further indication of war. The Mecca brings 130 passengers, all Chinese, and 30 tons of cargo for Cooktown. She reports the mail steamer Normanby as having left Hong Kong on 20th June for Singapore. The latest European news is to June 16, but contains nothing of importance. European affairs are being gradually tided over amicably. Hong Kong newspapers of June 19, give latest Router's European telegram as follow : —"Lonon, June 12.—M. Brenier Moray, the new French Minister to China, has started for Pekin."

PONSONBY AND PROXIES.

SiR,-~That we all as a community feel the system of proxies as most abominable, I am sure there is not a single dissentient; and men who sock for representative power by such means are as unworthy of the trusts as they are incapable of fulfilling them. In our district of Ponsonby, notwithstanding the increase of rates in consequence of the unpre cedented developement of the allotments into valuable homes, Our roads are in a, [propor tionate degree worse than when the pioneers opened them up; and if the first trustees did excite a joke about the roads being " turned into potato farms " when they had. a hard job to scrape rates together, for the purchase of .coria, our latter rep.esentativea certainly have done no more than to change the soiJ, making it softer in winter, just for the want of a little hard metal, or binding material to prevent the ash from being blown away in the windy season j'such is the pleasant con dition of our main artery, college hill; full of horse traps and ruts that would'put a newly formed country hack quite to the blush. I trust that at our annual meeting a positive resolution will be adopted as a basis of the voting, viz., no proxies. Yours faithfully, —An Independent Votee.

Arrival of the Mary Melville from New Caledonia.

Later __Tews

(BY TELEGRAPH.) RUSSELL. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sailed : Magic for Coromandel. The Mary Melville arrived last night from New Caledonia after a passage of 13 days. Ten days were occupied in the passage down. Captain Urquhart reports the Echo as not being sold, and she sailed for Auckland 26 hours before him. A large French frigate arrived at Noumea on the 28th June with 900 prisoners. The nickel mines are going a-head well. A large barque and a brig passed South this morning. Constable Donovan made a smait capture of a native who stole £128 from another native. He was secured by the constable at Rakauwai gumfields. £87 10s, in a cash box, was recovered, having been hidden in the bush. Tho constable had quite an exoiting chase. A fine harmonium has just been placed in l-uaeeH Church. Its cost was £50, and was procured from Mr Hoffman, the money being raised by concerts. Sailed—William and Julia for the Thames, and Mary Melville for Auckland.

Additional Cablegrams.

(VIA TORRES STRAITS).

The 2_.ast.:ra. Question.

SYDxSEY.—THIS DAY

LONDON. -- August,», .-v..- - .June. IG.. .

EVENING STAB, tTHTESDAY, JULY 13, 1876.



ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF MR3 cotton. Aw excellent entertainment was given last evening on behalf of Mrs Cotton and family, in the lecture room of the Young Men's Christian Association. The audience was large notwithstanding the weather. Mr John Brame was the chairman of the evening, and spoie at some length upon the immediate object of the concert which had been projected chiefly by Mr Ewington, and carried into effect by that gentleman and a few friends. The programme was executed faithfully with but one exception, tho gentleman unfortunately not b«ing able to be present. Mr Ryan sang the " Bellringers" and the "Friend of the Brave," with his usual ability. Miss Efurst sang the " Blind girl to hor Harp " and " The Old Arm Chair," with much feeling. It was a real pleasure to listen to this young lady, not only on account of her sweet pathos and correct rendering of the music, bat because every word of the Bongs were clearly uttered Vocalists usually sing as though the poetry, whioh they seem to ignore, were of no value. " The old arm chair,'' written in 1837, by Eliza Cook, was a rich treat last evening, and Ustened to with breathless attention, the words :— "She told me shame would never betide, With truth for my creed and God for my guide ; She taught me to lisp my earliest prayer, As I knelt beside that old arua chair." brought tears- into the eyes cf many listeners. Readings were given by Mr T L White " About Miohael Angelo," by'Mr Blackman " A Spinster's Whims," a recitation by Mr Beaumont " William Tail's Speech," from Knowle's play, were rendered effectively and with appreciation ; a reading by Mr Ewington " Mrs B's Alarms," which convulsed the audience with laughter, provoked by the irre-IsUble imitations of Mrs B- by the reader. Mr McOappin sang " The - exton," and another song, in good style. Mr Howden sang " The White Squall," but the audience were not satisfied wiih one long from tbii popular siugor, but demanded encores, and in response Mr Howden gave "The 81eigh Song." and " She's bl»ck, but that's no matter." The whole concluded with " The Larboard Watch," and " God Save the Queen." Mrßawo presided at the piano, forte with great satisfaction.



TO MASTER BAKERS.—Wanted a Situation by a thorough competent Man as Baker and Confectioner—Apply by letter, N&, this offlce. . WANTED, the Party who adver " V tised to join a Secret Society to send his address to RA, York Road, Newton. WANTD, to join a Secret Society to resist the unfair Education Tax. Ihe undersigned is desirous of Meeting others of tho sr-me mind- Cornelius Wright, Commercial Road, Newton West. WAITED, a General Servant ; murst bo a Rood Cook and Laundress ; references required—Mis Macdonald, Tho Priory, Newmarket. a smart Boy about 13 * v or 14 as Errand Bor—Apply bctwoou 12.30 and 1 o'olock To-morrow at J Brown and Son's Mnsic Warehouse. WANTED, a competent Master to *V teach Mechanical and A rchitectural Draw ing— Auckland Model Training School, Choral Hall, Sy monds-stro c t. WANTED, a Female Cook— Fijian Hcrusa, Queen-street. TTp*ANTED, a respectable middle . T aged Person as Housekeeper for tho country; references required—Apply, after 4 pm, at Mrs Btlcher's, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know that Riordan bars opened a first class Cafo in connection with tho Hotel. Fort street. All the delicacies of the season, Ono Shilling; WANTED, a person who under stands the Hindostanl Language—Vincent Mohabeer, above Mr Graham's office, High-street. WANTED, a smart Youth or young Man for tho -hop ; one used to the Trade preferred—W J Otter and Co, Bootmakers, Qucen slreet WANTED, by a young Man, a situation on a Farm; can milk, drive, > phugh, and do general farm work.—Apply to JK, Aurora Hotel, Viotoria-strtoli. Merchants and others.—As Junior Clerk, a Youth just left College is desirous of an engagement; salary no object; unexceptionable references ; security given if required ; no objection to the country —Address FWII, No. 55 Lcttor Box. 117 ANTED, no Woman to go with ¥ V out a Gocd Drcos, when they can get ono at cost, at E. T. Herbert's, opposite City Market, Queen- Street. ANTKD, by a single gentleman, Apartments wirhin five minutes walk from Que n-streot.—Apply Ma.gaux, at this office. OTANTED Known, that tkTßob *. V Roy Old Highland WhKky can bo obtalnod at thu Albert Hotel Bars and Bottlo Department, Queen-street. W~ ANTED Known, that Honked Prlzo Medal Stono Gin can bo obtained at tlio Al'^rt Hotel Bars and Bottlo Department, Queon street. nnO Journeyman Bakers.—Wanted a -A. good steady hand for tho country.—Apply at once to No. 9, Insurance Buildings. TjPMONTHLY NURSE wants en- X'-IL gageuii nts. Terms moderate. Address, Mr- Rood, Pawll Post-office hnO BLACKSMITHS.—Wanted, a .0. good General Workman for the country.—J. Munroo, Durham-street ANTED, a Housemaid—Apply Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, a respectable young Girl, good character, to assist in housework Apply at this office. WANTED to Purchase, Pigeons in any quantity ; highest cash price given.—S A Brown E'llerslle Hotel. ANTED, Tenders for Painting a largo House in Wi'lk-sloy-strcot on or before f the 17th Instant. — Particulars at Webb's Music J Saloon. )( TFTANTEDj a Cook and Laundress _, v * —Apply to Mr Blnnoy, Upper Queen-street. J TIT ANTED KNOWN, that Henry [j t V Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora Houso Furnisher, etc, has just receivod a large and well-assorted stock of Englißh and American Chairs, which lie is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s Gd, ss, and 6s , warranted to give satisfaction or tho money returned tSf" Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, ._* attrcssos, and Ship's Bodding Establishment, nearly nuosite the Post-office, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery; and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-streot, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse ANTED—Orders for the AUCK LAND RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black 6 Co.'s Boot Factory, Inks of all colours always on hand. WANTED to SELL, Bags. No offer refused—W, Crowther, corner of Lome and Welloaloy-streets. ANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersignad has made a still further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s eaoh, with mounts; Strong durable Doublo-Roin Bridles, 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Od eaoh; all other goods proportionately oheap, to make room for largo shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.— W. S. JONES. Wholesale and RotaU Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Elding Saddles, slightly damaged, for Bale very cheap. WANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. "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 attendod to with despatch ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sowing Machine and Howe _ Agency. Is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of B igh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, aud adiustod. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Muslo and other Binding done In best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offlce, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply ajl kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Ralls, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market^ price, at his Yards,? Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, L H. Green ; is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fusc.hias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c., &C, at Seafleld View < Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with tho Market Inspector will promptly attended to. 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 Baths open daily. Saturday afternoon, from 4to 10, 2s ; Ladies (Thursdays), ss; from 3 p.m., 3s 6d. The safety-valve against^colds. WANTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinist, Mas.field's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pi o 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 Bale. WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone int the Timber Trade, and although there is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 60 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand:—Broad Boards np to 30 in. wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building, j ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. CQUAID, Evening Star Eunner, o Grey-street and Newton Districts, is prepared to'do Garden work, in the wayfof^Pruning, Cleaning, and Planting, at moderate terms—Apply at this office. ONE or two Children can be received into a Farm-house a few mileß from Auckland, where every attention would be paid to their health and cbmfort; no other children in tbe house. Terms moderate. Address AT, office of this paper. NOTICE.— The business of the undersigned will in luture be Closed from Sunßet on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 pm, and remain open until 8 pm—H L Posseneskio, Tailor and Habit Maker, Shortland-street—Auckland, June 20,1876. • '



piTY EAST ELECTORATE. . MR. REES AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. MR. W. L. REES will moot his Constituents on FRIDAY EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, in ihe Mechanic!,' Instilut", when he will explain the present position of affairs in the General Assembly. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. The Third Quarter will begin on FRIDAY, 14th inst. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Headmaster. MO UNTf Albert District.—Tenders will be received till tha 24th Instant from per-ons willing to act as Secretary and Goslector for the District Board.—Particulars dh application to A. K. Taylor, Cha'rman of the Board. nno SHINGLEES. Tenders are required by 4 pm To-morrow (Friday) for Re-shingling with Heart of Kauri Shingles, the Cottage at the Naval Depot, North Shore. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be left at tho Depot, mo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Friday, 21st instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence at Pon.onby. Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. "PLECTEIC TELEGEAPH. NOTICE TO"cONTRACTORS. Tonders are invited for the Supply and Delivery of '<5 Telegraph Poets, for tho conutruotion of a line of Electric Tolograph at tho Kaipara Heads. Specifications can bo scon at the Telegraph Offices, Helensville, Riverhead, and Auckland. Tenders addressed to tho undersigned and marked outside " Tendorfor Telegraph Posts, Kaipaja Heads," will be received at the Tolograph Office, Aufckland, up to noon of MONDAY, tho 24th July, 187 C. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. By order. ALFRED SHEATET, District Inspestor. Auckland, 27th June, 187.. TJOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice of Rkmoval. Tho Office of this Company has this day been Removed from Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-stioet, to Now Zealand House, tho Fourth Buildings higher up on the same side of tho street. GEORGE W. JONES, Agent. Auckland, June 24,1870. npo THE CHARITABLE. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS in aid of the Widow of the late Wim-iam Cotton, are open at the following places :— J, Henderson, 8, Wyndham-street J. W. Jone«, on the Works G. Rhodes, Hobson-stroot J. Blackie, Victoria street A. Tudehope, Grey-street. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and Invested j£__o,oOQ . Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may bo effected with thiß Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Balling vessels Risks on Speoie subject to Bpeoial arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE. Mana er THE Partner ship hitherto exisiting between the undersigned, George Foster and William Archibald, Booimakers, Pitt-stre rt, has been dissolved by mutual consont on July 3, 1876, and all debts due to the lato firm will bo received by the said George Foster, who will continue tho business on his own account. Signed, G. FOSTER. W. ARCHIBALD. rriO THE ELECTORS OF AUCK LAND CITY WEST. ! GENTLttHEN,—I have the honor to inform you that I purpose offering myself aa s Candidate to re present you in the General Assembly at Wellington, for the seat vacated by Sir George Grey. I am a supporter of Sir George Grey's, and with • drew from my candidature for Rodney in order to allow a supporter of his to bo returned for that dis trict, I hope before the election personally to place before you my views upon the present political position, but should this be impossible, I will Issue an address, which I trust will be satisfactory to the majority of the electors. lam, &c, ,■ HARRY WARNER FARNALL. STaTNFORD HOUSE, Upper Symond-street—Mrs J R Nicholson's Pupils will re-assemhlo on the 17th Inst. _____ TBE Misses Craig's Pupils will re assenable on Monday, July IT, 1870.—Grahame street, Auckland. 0 LET, a three-roomed Cottage. R Howie. Newton Road. I^o LET, two rooms with use of Kitchen, two minutes walk from Queen-street: healthy situation and good view ; no childr en ; a lady prefesred—Apply this office 0 LET, Foley's Shop, Corner of Hohson and Victoria-streets. All claims against the shop to bo sent in, aDd all debts owing to be paid at the shop.—M. Foley, Manager for W. Co-zen.* I^o LET, a Bake-office and Shop in . Wellington-street.—Apply Mr F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings TO LET, in Parnell, a Butcher's Shop.— Apply T. Johnson, Windsor Castle^ Hotel. H^O LET, a House in Alten Road J_ containing 13 rooms—Apply to MrCo'.eman at J, Coeg'rave and Co.'s. TO LET, or for Sale, on eesy terms, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises —Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. OR LEASE, for term of years, from let December next, the Puriwa Farm, of 224 acres, near St. John's College, at present In the occu pation of Mr Keith. Tenders for the above will be received on or before the 31st instant, by R, Dyer. FOR SALE, the Lease for 21 years of a Farm of 82 acres at Point Chevalier; good four-roomed House and out-buildings; partly laid down in grass. H. PARTINGTON, 87, Qmien-street. TJi 0 R~ SALE A most Desirable Ironmongery and Hardware Business, ln a rapidly thriving locality, close to a railway station, now doing a fair trade, but capable of being much extended. The premises are large and well adapted to the business. The Stack may be taken at a Valuation if required. The premises are well suited for a manufacturing business. g_ Applications will be received by the undersigned from principals only. H. ASHTON & SON. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. MR. T. T. DICKINSON, Faneral Undertaker, Victoria-street, begs respectfully to inform tho public of Auckland,-and its vicinity, that although incapacitated on account of the late accident for a few weeks from his business, it will still be carried on under the superintendence of his son. - • • ■ •7., -.- [



QHORAL HALL. To sight, Gp.a_.-d Gala Niout ! THE GREATEST OPERATIC EVENTI_T AUCKLAND. SL M A 0 E~l URS XA, TnE Sweet Hungarian Nightingale ! TUB S-PRBIIK Qokbn OF THR Stagb ! In an OperatioScene, Meyer beer's celebrated scene, SHADOW DANCE OP THE DINORAH! In which she has achieved her great suocess, and stands alone on the Operatic Stage. TO-NIGHT Idoq^WTO-NICHT! LAST FAREWELL CONCERT but TWO of Mdlle. ILMA DE MURSKA, prior to her departure for Wellington next week ! PROGRAMME :-Part I. 1. Aria, " Sonnambula"—Sis. SUSINI 2. Flute Solo, Carnival of Venice—Sig. GIAMMONA 8. Grand Aria from La Semiramido (Rossini)—Mdlle. ILMA DE MURSKA 4. Grand Aria, " Trovatore"—Sig. ROSNATI 5. Violin Solo, Fantasia ou " Traviata"—MAESTßO STRAUSSILLA 0. Duo, " Belisario"—Sigs. ROSNATI and SUSINI Past 11. 1. Flute Solo, " Elixir d'Amore"—Sig. GIAMMONA 2. The Famous Polacca, Puritani (Bellini)—MDLLE, ILMA DE MURSKA 3. Grand Aria, "Le Nozze di Figaro," by request, (Mozart)-Sig. SUSINI 4. Romanza, "David avant Saul"-Sig. ROSNATI 5. Orchestra, Fantasia on "Lucrezia Borgia" 0. To conclude with Meyerbeer's Celebrated Scene, of Tho Shadow Song of Dinorah, in full oostume, all stage effects, with an orohestral accom paniment. Pianist and Accompanylst Mr J, HADLY Musical Director MAESTRO STRAOSS ILLA < saturday, Last Operatic Concert But One ! another grand operatic scene!!! The Mad Soene of Lucia ! De Murska in Hkr Grandest Role ! I! BOX-OFFICE at Messrs. Upon and Co,'s Stationery Warehouse, Queen-street. Open dailx from 10 till 5, where seals may be secured on a plan of the hall for any concert. SPECIAL NOTICE.-In order to prevent crush ing and inconvonienco, an arrangement has been made for the sale of Tickets for the Raised Platform, Gallery, and Baok Seats, daily, at Mr. Heinrich Kohn's, Jeweller, Queen-street, In future, Tickot-holdors will be admitted a quarter of an hour before the general public. Scale of Prices:— Reserved Seats Seven Shillings and Sixpence. Raised Second Seats (unreserved)...... Five' Shillings. Back Scats and Gallory Half-a-Orown. W A Change of Programme each Night, YBT Do Murska Special Trains.—Arrangements havo been made for a Special Train to leave for One hunga alter each Concert, at 10 30. £-»" Omnibuses for all Suburbs at tho Hall. T)RIJ-.CE OF WALES THEATRE. Many can help one, bid one cannot help many. SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 15, GRAND VARIETY PERFORMANCE For the Benefit of tho WIDOW and FAMILY of the late Wm, Cotton, who was killed by tho late accident in Queen-street, by Leading AMATEURS. Und.r the Pa<ronage of His Worship the Mayor, Superintendent Hughes, and Members of the Eire Brigade. P. DORAN, Manager. Cj KAT IN G RINK WILL OPEN At Devonport Hall THIS (Thursday) EVENING, 13th instant; And at Room known as Boyd's Sail Loft, bottom oi Constitution Hill, Parnell, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), 14th inst. Doors open at 7 30 p.m. Tp]I.TEBTAIJB.MEJSrT. By the Choir of St Matthew's Sunday-school in aic of tbe Library Fund. To be held in the room of the YMCA on FRIDAY Eveuing, July 14. Admission b} ticket, Od; at the door, Is. Tickets may be hac from Memborsjof the Choir, and from the Secretary ThosH. Webb. T OENE-STEBET HALL Attractive Entertainment of D IS SOLVING VIEWS! To be givon in the above Hall, by T. Crook (wht exhibited at the Exhibition, at the opening of tin new Museum), on SATURDAY Evening, July 15 descriptive of London and neighbourhood, chieflj from Exquisite Photographs, with sundry othei Views, including DIOGENES AND HIS TUB !! Admission, is ; Children, Half-price. Doors oper at 7, to commence at 7.30. _^ npEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES, The Fourth of the Course will be delivered by the Rev. W. T_NBi___ on ERIDAY, ■ July _4," at half-pas seven o'clock. Subject: "Scotland and Her Sons.' Musioal selections during the evening. Admission I Sixpence. JOHN LAMB, Chairman. iTj a r low's Circus OTAHOHU. J The aboye Circus having just returned from a verj successful tour through the Southern provinces, be{ to announce that they will give two Grand ane Farewell Performances at OTAHUHU,on Wednesda] and Thursday, 12th and 13th July.—W. Clark, Agent BJ.C. is informed that if he persistf « in persecuting and annoying S., legal step: will be taken to prevent him, as she is not so desti tute of friends as B. J.C. appears to think. ILSON'S EXCELSIOE BAKING POWDER Supercedes all others for Quality and Cheapness Sold in Jib. tins Is. 3d. each.— L D. Naihan & Co Agents for Auckland. I OHN IflCl-RIK'K.-rHewe call gJ this rffice. COMPANION.— Wanted by a young Lady, to whom salary is' no object, but whe desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation ai Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework.- Vddress " Companion," Post-cffice, Ponsonby. AN SALE BY THE SUB.,CR_BER 400 bags Coarse and Fine Bone Dust 20 touß Animal Guano 10 toes Kidney Seed Potatoes 50 tons Table Potatoes, (Canterbury) 50 bags Sydney Maize Canterbury Oats, Hams and Paeon Wood's Flour, in 60's and 100. .7 ( Canterbury and Auckland do Salt Butter and Cheese, &c. LEVI W. EATON. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876 July 21—" British Colonization"—R*v. W J. Watkin July 28.—" Our Century."—H Worthington, Esq August 4.—''Soerat-S: his anticipations of Chris tlanity,''—Rev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament." . Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland... September^ T.—" Young Men : • their Dangers 'am Duties."—Rev. W Tinsley. September 22 —To be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October 6.—" Tennyson "—Dr Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced.—Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, 5s Single Lecture, Is Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tiokets, 3s each, apply to the Librarian Tickets to be had of all. the Booksellers, the Men: bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at th Rooms. . T O. O. E., M. L., A. D The Members of the Loj_l Good Intent Lodge No. 4369, will celebrate their 26th Anniversary, at th Odd Fellow's Hall, Cook-street, by a Dlnner and Bali on FRIDAY, 21st instant. Dinner at 630 o'clock Danoing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Ticket) 7s 6d, may be obtained from any of the Committor or of Thos. Cole, M 0., Queen-street. CjIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISI AND ITALIAN Opera Bouffe Company. JJ3T SIXTY PEjRFORMERS. "S Will Shortly Appear.



>of Q UPPOKT LOCAL INDTJSTRI di O ieir SOAP ! SOAP ! SOAP ! for j. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to tho i iTB- that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive agai SsiAtiL-rox, Measlus, and all Contagious Diseases, and highly rccoinmoni by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough dii fectant for poncral domeetic use. A frco use of f Soap in families would tend to leencn doctor's bill* J.A. would also draw tlia ntfpnHr.n of the Trad; THE S HAREM ARKET. National Bank—buyers, 71s Gd; sellers, 73a. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 32g. South British Insurance—Buyers, 52a 6d, National Insurance —Buyers, 23s 6d. Sel- Standard Insurance—Buyers, 11s 9d. lers, 24s 6d. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 sa, Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £9 sg. Waitokauri—Sollers, 6s Gd. Caledonian (dble)—23s Gd ; buyers, 23a 6d. Karangahake—Sellers, 3a 3d. Union Beach- 57s 6d ; buyers, 55i j sol lers, 595. A^ax—Sellers, 4s. Joseph Newman, Chairman. ■ , "• ' -n THE BEBINGTON. Prom a telegram reooived late this afternoon from our Russell correspondent we learn that the barque alluded to elsewhere as hav ing passed the Bay, was a large vessel, apparently about 800 tons register. She was, however, a long way out. Ifc would therefore appear very probable that the long-expected Bebington (which is now known to be a barque and not a ship as at first reported) is at hand. We trust that this will prove to be the case. THE LADY FRANKLIN. Mr Jno. Reid and Captain Lopwith arrived this morning from the Kaipara. They report that since the Lady Franklin was stranded the most strenuous efforts have been made by the captain and pilot to get her afloat. On Tuesday night Mr Hill, Collector of Customs, Captain H. F. Anderson, and the four gentlemen already alluded to were on board. It blew very strong from the N.E. Towards night the men who were heaving at the windlass found that the vessel was moving, and shortly afterwards she was fully afloat. In such a night it was impossible to slip the anchor, which was the only one, so the vessel hung on and unfortunately within an hour after float ing, Bhe was again fast on another bank. Mr Reid and Captain Lapwith left next morning before high water but it was confidently ex pected that she would be got off that tide. She has had 50 tons of ballast thrown over board to lighten her. The wind up to the last accounts had been very favourable.



To the Editor : Sir,—You make a great | mistake in attacking the proxy system, ' through the old Parnell overseer's way of using them. The greatest, part of the property - holderß support him. You must shew to the property-holders that he is making ducks and drakes of their money, by misleading the Board as to the cost of the work. Rumour says he told the Board that the cost of making the road named in your's of Monday, by "Parnell," would be'no more than£lso ; I am informed that it will cost over £600 if the ground was favourable for cutting. It is not so, and may cost over £800 or £1000. Let "Parnell1" or any competent person look at the present works, and if he says it can be done for much less than £300, I say with " Parnell" may ho live to do it. I am, etc, — Another Parnellitb. The flutter of excitement which betokens a wedding was observable in the purlieus of St. Matthew's Church this morning. We learn that the occasion was the celebration of the nuptial rite between Mr Allan Water house and Miss Sarah Halstead. The cere moßy was performed by the Rev R. S. Hassard. Mr T. Halstead gave away the bride, and Mr Debn«y officiated as "best man." The bridesmaids were Miss Halstead, Miss Cardinal, Miss Williams, the Misses Plumley (2), and Miss Hyde. A meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon in the Wyndham-street offices. Present: Colonel Haultain (Chair man), Dr. Campbell, Messrs Luckie, Prime, and Ball. The business was mostly of a general character. The matter of the complaint about the City East school was brought up, but as the Board had received no official intimation from Rev Mr Nelson, as chairman of the St Paul's Committee and Vestry, the Board could say no more on that head, but would stand by their former decision.



REQUIRED a Master for the Ran^ girlri School Applications to be sent in tr» the Chairman of School Committee on or bnfnm Saturday, 22hd July, IS7C. bßfor9 WM. M. ENGLISH, Chairman. iy~H I S T L E P. DARBY, rSSa WINE AND SPIRIT STn «T. *» .£i! "*™l AUCKLANDI °* " S_§. iKVe, tO returnm»ny thanks to the public for St! bßral 3Upport SCCOM!od hlmfo' -SrjwS (Wr c'ed splendid' Premises on the site oS the old House which was destroyed by fire ha li now prepared to execute all orders entnited tor him from town or country, with the lo™ CHOICEST SELECTION or WINES AND SPIRITS Comprising— ' Sandiman . Four Diamond Old Port Wln_l Duff, Gordon's Sherry ' Champagne—Cliquot'a Champagne—Porrler, Jouet . Champagne—Moselle, pints and anartfl - 7 >;£ Claret-Chateau, L.rosa *•««■_ Claret—Lafltta 7 17: .. Clafet-Leovillo Claret—St Julian's ■ .< Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy _ Three Star Brandy And otkei choice brand*. ASSORTED OASES MADE UP TO OEDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. > B^iiS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Al owanoesi made to wholesale purchajen. TERMS : SQ RICTLY CASH. Spirits overproof, the same as from bonded Stow sold iv any quantity. ° HQEVONPORT HIGfIWAYDISITUCT: ttT,. c A™ual Meeting will be held in the Devonnort' Hall on Thursday Evening, the 27th instant ntvsn he ? Bport a"d Balance-sheet 1% ?& abd elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fenca Viewers fo_ the ensuing year. ... , ... x-swersior OLIVER MAYS, ________________ Chairman. EASE AND COMFORT ATTAINED AT LAST. Fob the Couu_»a Hou.m _ NB libiae, thk Most Luxcb Un . Seat is BARBER'S PATENT ROCKING AND TILTING GfiAlfi. This Chair Is universally used throughout tho _ \/ { \ .:■ United States. . ! JxTV?* The Senate Chamber and House nt .?_--_-„-.*_._■ ' at Washington, the Ohio ij_^Ss« bers, and numerous other P-bliotaatiXnZ nothing else. Easily operated, noiseless .affiSta H. P. BARBER, ' Fort-street, Auckland. FRIDAY, JULY 14. TO BAKERS, STOREKEEPERS AND OTHERS. ' r ADELAIDE FLOUR. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. ' ; M. JONES AND CO. j TXAVE received instructions to sell r oT"^ £y auction, at Messrs Combes and Daldv'a Stores, Customhouse-street, ©n Friday next, 14th inst. at half-past ten sharp, .'.">! ■ tvr?rw -^TA* ot,T bom li m *T concern,ex Eliza Mary from Adelaide, all more or less damaged— 7 179 sacks Margarey'a Snperfl.no Bilk Dressed Adelaide Flour ....... .■. ..» . ... ..,.-, ,;■ X r f. ■ ! In Lots to Suit Purohuers. D ' ' c . Tonus—Cash. . ",- ; . ~rcrr fB- TOJNKa-i ~~~ r.0.615e. TO-MORROW. BUTTER, BACOnTI)_.IED APPLES FURNITURE, &c. B. TONES & CO. 3 .XC'?.^ 3ell To-morrow, at Eleveii t H o'clock, 25 kegs Salt Butter ' '' : 30 sides Bacon and Ham* 10 kegs Dried Applea Furniture, ew. !. r..-.. ■•:■■ iu'X FRIDAY, JULY 14.. ',;i r HANDSOME WARDROBE. 1 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. " T^HE subscribers will sell at the mart. s 110.10.k F°rt' Street ' °n *m*r neKt ' July U > at •'■'•' General Household Furniture,' Handsoroe Ward - robe, with four drawers and plate glass I ,«°nt; case containing three do« superior Plated Dessert Knives, Forks; and Spoonp, 1. *c -' *o-. <*-. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. „ PRODUCE, POUlFry, FURNITURE, s GROCERIES, &c., &o. M. JONES & 00. TO ILL sell by auction, afc the " u.,._- ft l Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday). Hthinstan atlla.m., ' : •" '■•./-->-.-'" Potatoes, Maize, Oats. Flour, Onions, C^rrdts, ••■• Manpold Wnrtzel,' Cheese, Butter, Hams and Bacon. Poultry, _to , Sugar, Tea, Rice, Vestas Cordials, Household Furniture, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Drapery, Fancy Good*, &c. *c. ' • TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. • ARTHUR'S MART; ;,_ II PRODUCE, Groceries; Furniture, &o. 80 kegs goad Salt Butt, r fr,-,m Nelson Welling, ton, Waiuku, Pukeknhe, Mangapal, eto^ 1. 1 case Superior Canterbury Hams :-m 100 sacks (JanterburyPotatoes, Carrots '- 200 sacks Tauranga and Auckland ditto, Pumpkins 4(i oases Hobart Town Apples 20 sacks Oats, Onions, Cheese, Bacon, Beef, Clover and Cow Grass Seed • d 10 half-chests Tea, 5 boxes Tea. 20 bags Sugar 15 cases Currants and Raiß.ns, Rice, Confectionery i- 2 la_ve jars Turpentine 7 At 2 o'clock p.m., Household Furniture and Effec's (new and second hand), Cheffionier, Safes, a good Drawing-room . Suite, green rep: Handsome Chests of Drawers, _ Tables, jßedstead s, Coucheß, Chairs, Washßtanda, a Saddle and Bridle, nearly new, Harness, American Siove, Range, Earthenware, Sausage Machine, Chaff Cutter, Sewing Machines, mew Gold Watches, a lot of Account and Pocketbooks, Pictures. Brass-bound i Desk, Carpettlng, Hand Sewine Machines, Smith's " Bellows, Scales, Garden Roller, Spirit Kega. Under Distraint for Rent—- Household Furniture and Effects, a Piano, Watoh, '.: etc. - FRIDAY, NOON.—Market House. %' R. C. GREENWOOD " ' . j;i s '■ .... . ■ . -1 r ■ 7- ;".,,- '. 0 e > \\T^J^J se^ b7 auction, in the West- VV crn wing of the Market House, T6-mo_row, - at noon —POULTRY—Geese, Turkeys, DUoks, Fowls, Pigeons Canaries, Fancy -drds, etc.; 10 young Berk- J. shire Pigs, from pedigree stock. ■. ' • ;,"; ( : '".''."/ Horse, Spriog Cart, and HarrießS. Trial, given Trap and Harness nearly new. ; . PRODUCE—3O kegs Good Butter, 10 sides Bacon ! Canterbury and Auckland Potatoes, 10 sacks Silver akin Onions, Choose, Pnmpkins.i etc., YrTTrrVa* ■; • .! ---• '.* 1 1 >.'■ ■ - f: iliiX ■" Vr l" 5 ffl At2o'clopk~ fX ; TREES, Plants, Shrubs (Ornamentalv Forest, and * Fruit), Quick Thorns, Gooseberry Bushes, Rhubarb I 1 R00t5.,,, , ( . ~ .-7,, ;j . ,""','„ ~. ,.-.. ~. ... ~,, f , ..... . . ' i • B. C. GREENWOOD, Anotlpiiee-; .iti.o ii;:.! k, ».•7,i!-.>vi.ti teij j.itf.ii