/Itteed the commander of a cruiser, commis eioned to preserve and protect, to intrude into their councils, overthrow their Go vernment, destroy and _ devastate their erections, arrest and imprison their benefac tor, and slaughter their astonished subjects, tbe'n totally different would have been their modes and preparations for defence. The arsenals of the Union, from their untold re sources, would have supplied them with armament adapted to the daDger and ample to resist any force that jealousy or avarice could bring against them. Works would be erected which would have defied fleets as W ell as cruizers. Their battlements would have bristled with Dahlgreens, Columbiads, and " Grant's Persuaders ;" Sharps and Gat- Jicgs would have peered from every loop-hole; while their boom proofs would have contained if necessary one of those new terrific weapons, the latest born of American inventive genius, the master piece of the chemical and military art never yet displayed upon the field of battle. The death of iron clads and the scourge of fields." Mr Jones has waxed so eloquent at this stage that we cannot do better than terminate our extract.

Drowning at Whangaroa.

[BY TELEGRAPH]

.RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The lona, from the North, Captain Farqu har, reports the drowing of Mr Gibbs, store keeper at the Kaeo, Whangaroa. Whilst crossing the Whangaroa harbour, Captain Farquhar observed something drifting like a boat bottom up with two persons on it. He at once despatched a boat, but before it could reach the spot one person disappeared, the other, a boy of 12 years of age was taken off by steamer's boat in a very exhausted state. It appears that Mr Gibbs left the Kaeo with boat load of gum nnd shingles, and that the weather being bad, the boat capsized.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Union Beach have sG3lbs specimens in hand. The second large specimens taken out two days back are reckoned to contain 60ozs gold.

The gala has subsided ; nothing blown away but that ought to have been pulled down or blown away long ago.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Shipping. Sailed : Fawn and Augusta for Auckland ; also the lona. Passengers, "Wigmore, Pyles, Williams, M.H.B-. and daughter, Captain Walker, Wiremu Katene. Kirke,Hut(.hinson, Carr, Clarke, Blake, Swift, Simons, Brown, Johnstone, Lawlor, Miss Holmes, and others. Mr Carleton Capsized. The concert was not held last night, Mr Carleton and singers being capsized in the surf, on Paihia beach, in attempting to crosa.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Fromour own Correspondent.) This day.

The JNative Member.

Hoani Nahe, native member, on his depar ture for "Wellington this morning, was accom panied to the steamer by all the leading chiefs and a large crowd of natives. Crushing... The Caledonian lodged 76 ozs. to-day, the result of the interim clearing up- The aver age is less than an ounce to the ton. The Alburnia (Allen's tribute) crushed a small parcel of picked stuff for 10 ozs. gold. The Little Agnes, Tararu, will resume orushing on Monday on stuff from the winze. A pigeongram from Ohinemuri, to-day, stops the sale of shares in the Smile of For tune, and intimates that rich gold has been struck in the winze.

Perseverance.—The Perseverance claim, Waitekauri, has cut the Young New Zealand reef.

TAURANGA.

(Prom our own correspondent.) This day,

The Overland Mail.

Andrew Young, of Wellington, was the successful tenderer for the Tauranga and Napier mail service. Easterly weather prevails. There are no signs of the Bowena. The Staffa arrived last night'from Opotiki.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Industrial Policies Discontinued.

The Government have decided to discon tinue the Industrial Branch of the Life Assurance Department.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Commercial

Produce quotations, f.o.b. at Lyttelton :— Milling wheat, 4s to 4s 9d; oats, 2s Id to 2e 2d ; barley, 43 6d : best malting, 3s 9d to 4s ; for ordinary butter, Is 3d ; cheese, 9|d. potatoes, £3 5s ; flour, £11 to £15s ; bran, £5 10; sharps, £6 10s. Best Bamples of malting barley in demand. The Education of Girls- The Provincial Government having placed £300 on the estimates for establishing a^High school for. girls in connection with Canter bury College, the Board of Governois of the latter have decided to undertake the management of it. Success of lima De Murska. In consequence of past success, lima De Murska commences a second series of con certs to-night. Joseph and Margaret Catchpole, husband and wife, have been committed for trial for wilfully setting fire to an hotel in their oc cupation at Burnham.

THE NORTH SHORE FERRY CO.

The meeting of shareholders of the North Shore Perry Company, which was partly reported in our columns yesterday was not over till dusk, and the discussion which ensued after our report broke off was of a very animated description. Mr J. B. Russell could not see what the result of Mr Kissling s motion would be if carried. He believed it was the bounden duty of the directors to consult the interests of the shareholders, and although he did not think the good of the company should be I :G~ n A Fn- onT, n«*U/.»1.. i__ J: !___ I__

oniiriuviDu -v- ""j jjwi.u-«_u.-->i w._-iu_g mass, flo was not of the opinion that the directors had altogether acted wisely in sending Mr Buchanan to England. Mr Eussell's remarks were so nicely balanced that he was alter ternately cheered by either party. In conclusion he expressed his idea that Mr Buchanan had come the cute Yankee on ' the directors. The Chairman indignantly repudiated such a notion : the directors were the largest shareholders, and in consulting their own interests thought they were con sulting the interest of the Company. At the meeting at which it was decided to give Mr Buchanan Mb commission all the directors wero present except Mr W. C. Wilson, who was ill, aud Mr Kissling, who did not choose to attend. Mr Eassling's protest had been given him at 12 o'clock at night on board the Colima, whereas it might have been made at the proper time and place. Mr Kissling's brother, who was a large shareholder, had acquiesced in the opinion that tho steamer would be got cheaper at home. '

Mr W. H. Kissling exolaimed against any reference to his brother, who was not present, lor himself, he was ready for any attack. Tbe Chairman said if tbat was the case he would say at once that Mr W H. Kissling had suggested that the steamer should be im ported through Mr T. Russell. That was the secret of that gentleman's violent opposi tion. If Mr Russell had been commissioned to purchase the steamer there would have been nothing heard of Mr Kissling's indigna tion.

Mr Kissling : No ! no ! - The Chairman said they were led to adopt their line of action by the fact that iron was cheaper in England than it had been for ten or twelve years. When Mr Buchanan had finished his enquiries he would telegraph the result, and whatever was the difference in the price of the boats it would be transmitted to the shareholders.

Mr W. Aitken defended the action of the directors with some heat, and characterised the conduct of the shareholders with more warmth than politeness, as " currish.'' # This was the signal for a babel of exclama tions, and some responsive invective, which was quieted after a temporary storm of words by the withdrawal of the expression by Mr Aitken. After this outburst the discussion toned down, and eventually Mr Kissling with drew his motion in favour of another proposed by Mr Atkin, and seconded by Mr Aitken, namely, " That when the directors receive advices from Mr Buchanan they will call the shareholders together." The meeting then dispersed.

A Serious Affray.—A Man Speared.

Intelligence has reached Us of a melancholy affair which occurred on Saturday last at Gum Town, North Oruawharo. The facts are . Two gum-diggers, named Euston and Pyne, had a quarrel about some matter, which has not been explained, when the former struck the latter with a spade which he carried. Pyne, the man who was struck, immediately got into a rage and thrust his gum-spear into the borly of Euston. The spear, a four-cornered one with a sharp point, entered Euston's side above the hip and went thtoneh bis body, causing intense suffering. On Wednesday last the unfortu nate man was living, but there appeared but little hope of his recovery. Dr. Marks, the local surgeon, was sent for, but was away at Otamatca, and did not return until Tuesday. Constable Niger apprehended Pyne. The depositions of Euston have been taken before a Justice of the Peace, and the prisoner has been remanded by the justices.

POSTPONEMENT OF MR. MARTIN'S LECTURE.

The opening lecture at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms is postponed until this day week in conseouence of the unsettled state of the we&.her. The baro meter had fallen a good deal during the night, and apart from the probability of rain, Mr Martin considers that a damp atmosphere would interfere with the success of the chemical experiments with which he intends to illustrate his subject,

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Greenwood reports his usual Friday sale as follows t—Turkeys, 2s 3d to 3s Grl each ; ducks, 2s to 2s 9d each ; fowls, Is Gd to 2s 3d each ; chickens, Is each ; brahmas, 4s 6d each ; Spanish fowls, 5s each ; potatoes, £4 to £5 per ton ; chaff, £5 per ton; cheese, 8d per lb; butter, Is and Is 2d per lb; onions, fd per lb. Trees, plants, shrubs, &c, fetched fair prices. Mr Lipscombe's seeds, &c, wero sold, and realised good prioes.

Mr George Sibbin had a good attendance at his corner mart to-day, and the following were the average prices :—Maize, 43 6d ; oats, 3s ; cheese, 6Jd to 9d; potatoes £4 10s ; butter, lid to"ls Id ; tea 20s to 26s ; half chests, 2s 4d to 2s 4Jd ; sugar, 4d to 4fd ; onions, gd ; candles, IOJd : salmon, 10s 6d ; rice, 1 Jd ; and beef 3d.

Messrs Cochrane and Son held their usual weekly sale of furniture, &c„ consisting of household articles, chairs, bedding, and cots, and satisfactory prices were obtained. Mr E. Arthur, of the new Mart, had a good atttendance considering the weather. Potatoes sold at 3s 6d to 4s Gd ; Canterbury do, 5s 6d to Gs ; pumpkins, 3s 3d to 4s ; carrots, 2s 6d; onions, §d; black oats, 2s 9d ; butter, 5d to Is Id; bacon, 5d to 9gd ; Canterbury do, lOd to Is ; cheese, 4d to 6:} d. The furniture sale was proceeding as we went to press.

Messrs Morton Jones' generel sale was well attended. Fowl-wheat Is 2d to 4s Gd; potatoes 4s Gd to 5s ; maize 4s 9d to 5s 3d; onions Id ; bacon (green) Gd to 8d ; butter Is $d to Is 2d ; tea (boxes) 21s to 243 ; fowls Is 9d to 2s ; Spanish ditto 2s 2d ; ducks 2s 3d ; turkeys 3s to 3s Gd. The furniture, fancy goods, and novels sold at fair prices.

MRS MITCHELL'S CONCERT.

Ik spite of the unfavourable state of tho weather, thore wero fully 250 present at the Choral Hall last evening. The attendance of so large a number under such circum.tances testified in a marked manner to the rospect and esteem with which Mrs Mitchell is deservedly regarded in Auckland, and, whila we regret that the concert was financially not so successful as had been anticipated, it must be highly satisfactory to this lady to have received so unmistakable a token of gamii-e admiration as that afforded by the presence of so many friends on a wet and stormy night, ihe firs, portion of the programme, comprised selections from the fir.t part ef Haydn's " Creation," given by members of the Choral Society, and conducted in a very able manner by Mr Brown. Mrs Mitchell was warmly applauded at tha close of the song W-.n verdure clad " whick she sang with her accustomed taste. The chorus. " The Heavens are tell'ng ™*f very well rendered; and the other sobs by Mr h. Harker (tenor) and Mr G. Barker fbess) deserve notice for the evidence of care with whioh they had been prepared. In the secosd part, the vocal pieces were accompanied on tho piano by Mr Rice. Miss Edger sans tho " Tempest" song " O bid your faithful Ariel fly " with suola effect as to draw forth an enoore. This young lady only requires confidence to make her a most succ-ssful artiste, her singing is remarkable for accuracy, clearness, and good taste. The favourite duet "Je'l Rr.mmen" by Mrs Mitchell .and Miss Maunsell was exquisitely given, and had also to be repeated . Mr Skinner (of the Goddard and Christian Concerts) was Dot lacking in declamation in the fine old song "The Death of Nelson," and his siDging of each verse evoked very hearty applause He was of courserecalled, when he substituted the ballad "Norah O'Neill" A pianoforte solo by Mrs Woolly came next, and (we need hardly say) was execntod with very considerable effect The beautiful, though difficult trio from the "Mountain Sylph" was nicely sung, but showed si__B of imperf cot .ehearsal. Miss Vangh-n was successful as nsu*l. She chose a new song, ' Out of the depths," (Gatty) and in response to an encore favoured us with her first essay " Strangers yet." A duet from '.' Pon Pasqnale" by Mrs Mitohell and Mr Tole hardly received the applause it merited. But the gem of all was Wrs Mitchell's charming and melodious song "The Nightingale's Trill" (Gsnz) and without doubt the best performance we remember to have ever heard from that lady. It was vociferously encored and our only wonder was that she had any voice left to repeat It. The overture " Zanetta' and the march from " Athalie," played by the band, were the remaining items iv the programme. SiaaiA.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £17 6s; sellers, £17 17s 6d. National Bank—Sellers, 765. Colonial Bank-Buyers, 325; sellers, 335. New Zealand Shipping Co. -~ Buyers, 765. South British Insurance—s4s 6d ; buyers, National Insurance-24s 6dj buyers, 245. Standard Insurance— Buyerp, lis 9d. Auckland Gas-Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile-Buyers, 32a bd. Karangahake- Sellers, 3s 6d. Waitekauri—Sellers, 5s 9d. KuranuiHUl-Buyers, 4s 3d ; ss. Queen of May (new)— Buyers, Bs. Black Reef—Sellers, 4s. 7 Cure—Buyers, 7s6df. sellers, 10. s Union Beach, 78s to 80s; sellers, 80s. Tokatea—Sellers, 9s. Bismarck—Sellers, 6s. Ajax—Buyers, 5s 3d. Welcome—2a 3d, 2s 6d, 3s. . ..;.■: Joseph Newman.-

The performance at the Newmarket Hall last night was most excellent, and deserved a crowded house. The short notice and the many counter-attractions offered la3t evening militated against the attendance. The pro gramme as gone through is well worthy of repetition, and if timely notice ef the same be given we have not the slightest doubt but •a full house would result. Bis Honor the Superintendent attended last evening, and expressed his admiration of the scenery as pointed by Mr Thornton in one day, and was well pleased with the admirable rendering of each piece.

E' The Wellington correspondent of the Mel bourne Argus whose effusions are not un known in this part of the Colony, is good enough to say of Sir Julius Vogel:—" He is, by the way, much improved, and I think toned down—grown more prudent and less impulsive—by his recent visit to Europe."

The North Shore and Parnell Football Clubs plays a matcb at the North Shore, to morrow afternoon. Ploy to commence at three o'clock. Parnell players vv ill go across by the 230 steamer. The following are the names of the players : North Shore— Rees, E. Burgess, Duder, Dacre, Whewell, Hales,- Copland, G. Burgess, Swanson, Sibbin, Ewen, C. Burgess, W. Webster, Wells, and Atkin. Parnell—Robertshaw, Tonka (2), Yon Temsky, Helps, Cotton, Woodhouse, Woodward, Mowbray, Hanltain, Peacock, Champion, Totton, Corbett, King, Philson. Complaints reach us from reliable quarters, of the inferior iron work which is used for Auckland built Vessels sold out of the place. The Isabella Pratt and the Tongatabu are mentioned amobg others, as having this defect in their construction. As we are un aware who are the guilty parties in these cases, we jjmay be presumed to be without any malice in bringing them before the public. It must be obvious to all, and especially to those of our citizens interested in the ship-building trade, that iff bad iron is pilt into our ships* the otherwise good work manship vviil go for little. Our local smiths should recognise the importance of not allow ing tho trade of tho place to suffer by thoir neglect ; if they persist their shortcomings will be visHted on their own heads-

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TTf'ANTED, a Lad to make himself V * generally useful; Wages, lu3 per week—J M McLachlan. TJjTAIVTED, the Public to call and ™ V innpect roy new Tweeds and Coatltipcs for Winter wear They are fl st-.la«s in quality and moderate in prlc- .1 Ford, The Pantheon. Orders for Trousers to ,: .•' tneasaro frota 15s to 27s Gd, warranted well mode and shrunk—.) Ford, The Pantheon ANTED to SELL, a first-class atock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Ties, eto, etc, at very low prices.—J Ford, Tho Panthson. \K7ANTRD, two good Benchmen.— T T Apply Blue Boot, Queen-street, opposite City Hall. WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant—Por address apply to Gibbons Bros, Grocers, Wellcslcy-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Masonic Hotol, Princes-street. ANTED, a Girl, 14 to 15, to make herself generally useful.—Darhy's United States Dining Rooms, Qneen-stroet ANTED, a Cookfor the Manukau Hotel; reference required.—ll. Harflington. ANTED, a General Servant for North Shore.—Apply to American Photo Co., 221, Queen-Btreet. TO LET, in Parnell, a Butcher's Shop.—Apply to T. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel. ANTED, at the Waiwera Hotel,' a first class Male Cook.—Apply to Mrßobt. Graham, High-street. WANTED, a Machinist, man or youth.—R. P. Wehsior, Queen-street, ANTED, a Ropemaker for Wan ganui —Apply to L. D. Nathan and Co., Shortland-street. . ANTED, a Navigator as Com panion. And to a person free of incum brance and used to soaimnship, a fair chance offers— Apply by letter only, stating terras to W 21, office of thin paper. WANTED Known, Stretton _ Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 203. Quoen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new j Warehouse WANTED Known, Jno. 0. dough, j Machinift, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, ia the oldost established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Maohines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engino Castings, complete sots, from 7s fld. A few First-class Hock-stitch Sewing Machlnos for Bale. WANTED, by a Certificated Book keeper, a Situation in an Oflico or Store.— Address 'M N,' Rtah office. ANTED Known, that G. Hold- Ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out present large stocks. ANTED KNOWN.— To the Public of Auckland.—Best Cigars at Allen's. Call and try his Cavendish and other brands of American Tobaccos. No inferior brands, depend upon that. Cut Tobacco sold in any quantity. Good Pipes in clay and wood. Real Meerschaum, different patterns. India-rubber Pouches, various sizes, and all prices. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Venus, Golden Leaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per ' plug, 3s 9d per lb. Meerschaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferoo Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c, &c, at Seafield View Mursery, or in tbe Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with .the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. ANT i b Intending Purchasers ofEßiding Saddles and Bridles, he, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, 6s. 6d. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the impor-, ter's profit, by buying direot from W. S. JONES Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Mann acturer. Queen-street, ' WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, he, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch W~ ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shoo, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Hifh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stocK. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gunges repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s 6d, ss, and 6s; warranted to give satisfaction or tho money returned. t3&~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, ar>d Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office. Shortland-street. £17ANTED KNOWN, that D. VT GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, he, at the lowest market price, at bis Yards,! Custom-house treet. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done in beet styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWK that J.MORRISON Is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prioes.— Address Newton Road. BUY RECKITT'S FEENCH BLUE And She that Each Bali Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of REOKITT, • As its Splendid Quality has caused a.host of Inferior Imitations. ;. .. , : I Sdd"by.alJire_peotable_Grocers and Storekeepers.



DANCING.— A Lady of experience w'shes to form Classes in Schools or Privat* Families. Wanted to Rent, a Classroom.- Addrosi Ml-IW. office of this paper. LOST,- last night, a Lady's Golc" Geneva .IVVatch —Finder rewarded on leavin, same at this office. OST, between SlioTtland Crescen. I and Upper Qn.en-slreet, a Diamond Set it Silver, detached from a Finger Ring.—The findc-i will receive £2 reward on leaving same at the office of this paper ! FOR SALE, a Patent 2-Btampei Pneumatic Battery.—For all particulars applj to S. McOoshr.e, gobson-street, AUokland. OE SALE, fi we_i trained Cattle Dog (Scotch Colley); also a P'tire-bred Setter Bit-h, warranted broken to the gun — Foffifrth'ei particulars apply by letter to Nemo, at this office TO SELL or LET, a seven-roomed House, on Alten Road, with register grates and oven in kitchen.—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, 42, Queen-street, TO LET, a House and Shop in the centre of Newmarket. Rent very Sow —Apply to Wm. Hogg, Grocer, Newmarket, O LET, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a Houße of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry, gas and water laid on, and a good well on the premises.—C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. LET, a House in Alten Road, containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Coleman at J, Copgraveand Co.'s. TITLET, a House on the Grafton Road, near Choral Hall, containing 7 rooms.— Albert Eaton, No. 10. Qnonn-street; or, H. Afihton and Son, Insurance Buildings. O T I C E. Judging from th« progressive settlement of tho Waikato country during the lai-t few years, and that that progress is likely to continue, I have concluded that there is room for one or two more Steamboats on the rivers of that df .Met, therefore as a beginning nnd in hope of meeting with oi.eouragemcnt from th« settlers. I have put on a little steamer—the ' LIME,' under the management of Mr A. Campbell, to assist in doing their work Mr S. M. Hall will collect or r.-ceivo, in the Railway Goods Store, any Goods directed per Lilie steamer. The customary rate of freight will be charged She will run weekly or bi weekly up either river, Horotlu and Waipa. Her time will be arranged according to circumstances, of which notice will be given. ROBT. P. GIBBONS. TVT O T 1 C E. I, tho undersigned, having This Day withdrawn from tho Partnership of Brynnt and Arthur, Painters, of Parnell intimate tint from this dato I will not bo responsible for any debts contraotod in my name, or in connection with the firm. J. O. ARTHUR. Auckland, Jane 9,1876. MTLLINERY i jypLLINERY ! Tho Misses j. and C. lIELDT having returned to their old site, bavo Eo-opened in tho upper side of McArthur and Shera's Now Building, and will be preparod to supply the public of Auckland with the Newest Styles anci Fashions at most modorate rates. SfcTo our old friends wo aro known, to our new friends and the public our motto shall be—"We aim t. Excel." POR COROMANDEL. J Tho s.s. ARGYLE *§Mt|ralfp>jL in consequence of being detained 't?__^_____ll®_S r through heavy weather, will leave for Coromandol TO-MORROW (Saturday), ai 11 a.m. A. MoGREGOR. J#*3k>. "RARQHE 'NATAL (j^^^^. _D QUEEN,' @ LYTTELTON. t^Ma^^^^ Consignees are rtquested to pas. w_6_s_K-.-: v,ia» Entries, present Bills of Lading, and pay Froifclifc. to the Mastor on board imuiodiatp.y. G. M. RAPP, Mastor. Tji O R THE T^T INTER. NEW GOODS! m- kew goods ! -m NEW GOODS I A LARGE QUANTITY OP NEW GOODS FOR THE WINTER OEASON JUST TO TJAND, Among which aro several caaes of SATIN OLOTHB,' SERGES, HOMESPUNS, FANCIES, &C, In Great Variety and Colour. SEVERAL DALES OP BLANKETS AND ELANNELS, WHICH AHB REAIiLY T-XCKUiENT. But we would Direct Speoial Attention to oui BLACK LYONS SILKS. They are the production of one of the most eminent Lyons Manufacturers, ana are warranted Purest and Best Made ; Cleabed by us ssr for cash, -m They are really well worthy the inspection ol Intending Purchasers. We have also received an exceedingly Cheap Line ir GENTLEMEN'S JBSF ALL-WOOL TWEED TROUSERS, TBS PRICE, 10s. 6D. AND lis. od. The further delivery of our Winter Stock we will duly notify to the public as thoy arrive. In the mean time we are SELLING our present Stook at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES!!! To MAKE ROOM for the GOODS referred to. JOHN SMITH, ON ; THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET QUEEN-STREET (Next to United Service Hotel), N.B.—We shall be glad either to send or giv< Patterns to our Customers, in order that they maj test the cheapness of our Goods. No house can pre end to sell as Cheaply except they do as we do— IMPORT THEIR OWN GOODS, and BUY fqi CASH ONLY. yViaOKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. NOTICE TO MASTERS OP VESSELS, BOATMEN, AND OTHERS. Chief Harbourmaster's Office, ; Auckland, Jane 6,1876. Notice is hereby given that tho Master or Person ir cnarge of any Vessel or Boat who shall Anchor in th< Stream within One Cable's length of Q.ueen-streei Wharf, or the Railway Wharf, or shall Anchor any where between the said Wharves outside of a lini drawn from the end of the Ferry T, Queen-stree Whrf. to a Whits Pile-head or Post in the Centre o tiri .aiway Wharf will be liable to bs prosecutec uud.r clan.1 c 20 of tha Harbour Regulations. I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbourmaster, Clause Refbebed to : " The Master of any Vessel who shall Anchor ii the Fairway of any Channel, or so as to Obstruct th< approach to any Wharf, Pier, or Jetty, shall be liablt to a Penalty not exceeding Fifty Pounds,"



PROSPECTUS 9 OP . AUCKLAND, i THAMES, AND COROMAISDEL j. STEAM PACKET COMPANY (Limited). i r 3 {V.O BR J.OBMED Undek "Tub Joint Stock Com yANiES Act, 18C0-"] ' CAPITAL £12,500 , In 2,500 Suart-s OF jGS Each, . To be cal ed up as follows :—Five Shillings per Share . j on application ; Fifteen Shillings on Allotment. FnMro Calls not to exeecc. One Pound per Share j to , be ffidde (if required) at Ints-Vftls of not less than I ' One Month ■ Thames PkOVIs/onXl Djrectoks : J. E. Macdonald, Bpq, Mayor, Thames. ! W. Bowe, Bsq, MHR John Brown, Kss MFC , L, Ehrenfried. Esq Win Davios. Esq, MFC James Marshall. Ksq Ronald McDonald, Esq Robert Bleazard. Esq John Gibbons, Esq I W Soutor, E*q James rttewart. Esq J. R. Ferry, Esq R. Konnan, Esq 1 R. Hudson, Esq With power to add to their number.' 8..K--F.1.8. ' Bank of New Zealand. Solioitohs : Messrs Whitakor and Russell, Auckland, A«TJN*O SKCIUTAniEB : R. McDonald SCOW and J>, R. Gellion. J • PROSPECTUS. 1 The want of proper Steamer Accomodation botween Auckland, Thames, and Coromandel has been severc -1 ly felt for so considerable a time that the Projectors of this Comp«ny now ptenoso 10 form a Joint Stock 1 Company (Limited), for the purpoje of having a Boit ' built oxpres.ly for passenger and rargo traffic, not ; only to meet the pressing demand* of trade, but with such increased speed as to limit the passage to and 1 from Auckland to four hour?. A contract at once to ' be entered into with Messrs Fraser & Tinne, Auck land, for a First-class Iron lioat, rep'ete with every ' m odern improvement and accomodation, to be ready by Decomber next, and estimated to cost £11.000, The nominal capital of tho Company is estimated at _212,E00, £1,500 being allowed to meet contingencies. Tho guarantee, as regard- the new Boat, to be as follows :—cpeed to ho 12 knots per hour; and for > every knot less than 12 knots per hour, her builders to forfeit at the rate of £1,000 por knot. Should the speed of tho Boat xceed 12 knots, the builders to receivo a bonus of £1,000 for every knot over 12 knots ' por hour : such bonus to be taken up in shares in the new Company. It will thus be observed that the Projectors mean to provido the accommodation required so much by the public, at the same time to have a Company which will nive to Shareholders a handsome return for the ! capital invested' The number of Europem inhabitants in the Hauraki district ' being over 15,000, with the large settled populations at Coromandel and Thames, and tbe ', growing districts of Tairua, Ohinemuri and Fiako, and tho immediate prospect of a largo addition, ' through the dovolopment of gold mining and agricul ' tnral interests (as well as the largo native population, who form a cou.iderablo item in passenger traffic), ' provido a field for tho enterprise of the projected 1 Steam Company second to none in Kew Zealand, /CULVERTS AND EMBANKMENTS. ! Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office, until noon of Saturday, the 24th instant, for l the Construction of Culverts, he, on a road near tho Mannrowa Railway Btation. i Plans and specification can be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street, and at the residence t of Chairmen of the Earaka and Manurewa District Boards. H. ALLRIGHT, Provincial Inspector of Works. p SECTION OF SOHOOLHOTJBE. I Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office until noon of MO J-DAY, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a School-house at the Neglected and Destitute Children's Homo, Howe-street- Plans and specifications at the Public Works Office, Shortland-stroet. H. ALLWRIGHT, Provincial Inspector of Work!. PAINTING NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN'S HOME. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's ! Office for the above work, until noon of FRIDAY, the 10th Instant. Spscifioations may be seen at the Public Works , Office, hhortland-streot. H, ALLWRIGHT, Provincial Inspector of Works. g^Ki *as» (Sja» ' Jji O T I C E. Tenders will bo received at this Office uutil Neon of Wednesday, tho 21st inst, for Supply of Rations . for Immigrants. Forms of Tender and all necessary infoimalion can be obtained at this office, H. ELLIS, Immigration Office. Auckland, sth June, 1876. TD CABINETMAKERS AND CAR PENTERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, f the 10th instant, for Seating of D ess Circle, Stalls, &c. of New Theatre. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. 'npO CONTRACTORS. * Tenders will be received until noon of the 15th inst, for Additions to a Warehouse in High-s'.r«et. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. TENDERS FOR WESTERN SPRINGS ESTATE. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, June 1,1876. Tht C Ity Council wlli receive Written Tenders until noon of the 14th instant, for the Renting of the whole , or portions of the Western Springs Estate not re quired for the purposes of the Walter Supply, as delineated on plan on view at this office. Lots 1 to 7 comprise fine arable and pasture lands, varying from 12 to 18 acres. Lot 8 (area about 28 acres), together with the wp.l -built Mill, Water-wheel, Steam Engine, and Fittings 5 complete (as per list), Water Rights, &o ; also, hand r eornr Brick Dwelling-house, in first-class condition; " Cottages, Garden, Offices, Out-houses, etc., etc. The whole may be viewed, Plans inspected, and all f further particulars obtained on application at this office. Tenders to state Rent offered, payable half-yearly in advance (one half-year's rent in cash to accompany the Tender). .-■'',_, , ' _ The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Toudcr Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender to Rent Western Springs Estate." p Town Clerk. Public Work. Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 26,1876. TENDERS are invited for the Erec . tion of a Central Prison, at New Plymouth, in 3 the Province of Taranaki. t! General conditions, specifications, and drawings - ! may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, B Wellington; and at the District Engineer's offices, t Auckland f > 5 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 i day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the \. original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest I Pistrict Engineer at the time above specified, i ', The lowest or any tender nor necassarily accepted. I ' (Signed) W. H. OL AYTON. 9 i , '7 s ' .;_> Colonial Architect.



-yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN I ASSOCIATION. MR. MARTIN'S LECTURE is POSIPONED TILL FRIDAY NEXT, 16th JONE T O. R. —ED E N TENT. A Lecture, entitled, " Which is the Best Friendly Society ?' by Dr F R Lees, will be read at a Public Meeting to bo held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newmarket, Friday, Juue 5, at 7 30. DOR Bro Jenkins in the chair. Admission, FREE. H. G. DORRINGTON, Secretary Eden Tent. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! EIGHTH MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. To be held on FRIDAY NEXT, oth JUNE, IN TUB Pitt-stheet gcnooi. Room, at 7.30 O'CLOCK, PROGRAMME:— Paut I. Chairman's Speech—Roy Wm Kirk Choir—' O Hail ns ye Free' Reading—' Political Economy'—Mr Jcssop Reading—' Sam Slick Again'—Mr Sinnett Choir-' The fisiny Day' Reading—' Marriage in a Balloon '—Mr Mitchell Reading -' Kipil's Palace'—Mr Thoo Cooper, jun. Choir—Solo Reading—' Presidential Address' (original Reading) —Mr Beaumont ] Choir Kecitation—' The Eve of Waterloo '—Mr Chas Buddie , Choir—' Joy to the Victors.' Refreshments I Part 11. Choir—' Up Quit thy Bower' Reading—' Barney Geoghegan (the Irish Member)— i«r McMaster Reading—' Our First Cigar'—Mr Martin Choir—' The Forest Flower ' Reading—' The Origin of the English Nation'—Mr Spicer Recitation—' The Jackdaw of Rhiems'—Mr Eastwood Choir—' Lake and Waterfall' To commence at half-pait 7 o'clock. Tickets: ONE SHILLING each, to be obtained from Messrs McMaster, Edson, and Weisman, or any of tho members. r\ I T V HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, JONE 10. fl@T GRAND GIFT ENTEKPRIZE !! ! 25 PRIZES, VALUE £20, Will be Distributed amongst the Audience, Geand Gift Enterpbize.—Prizes on view at Mr. ahortt's, Quo.n-street. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Prices of Admission:—Front Soats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, One Shilling. .AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Exhibition in tho Museum Buildings will bo continued as usual until WEDNESDAY, the l.tb June. The doors will be open from 2 p m. to 6,30 p.m., and from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. THIS DAY, at i p.m., Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Carbonic Acid Gases will be experimented with. Balloons will be sent up, eto. At 7.30 p.m., Mr. SEVERN will Lecture on the Telescope: its construction, forms, and use. Instru ments will be taken to pieces and explained. Mr. CROOKS will then exhibit a large number of most magnificent Views in Europe, &c, and shew the the Animals in the Zoological Gardens of London, live Insects, &c. To conoludo with the Dancing Skeleton, never before seen in New Zealand, Admission at the Doors, Is. Tickets for the Course, 5s Children under the care of adults fmse to tho Early Opening. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Alma Hotjsk, Parnell. Mrs Malcomson, having r.moved from her late residence to the above sddiess, desiies to call the attention of her former patrons and other friends to th» many advantages she is now enabled to offer. Tho House is large, and newly done up, well furnished, water laid on, and is situated in a most healthy locality, and within fifteen minutes walk of the town. Mrß. M. in making thß above notification feels con fident that she can provide accommodation which, for comfort and convenience, combined with moderate charges, cannot be surpassed in Auckland. PRIVATE Board and Residence, 17s ' per week; or Bedroomß, with or without board, wilh the use of sittingroom, near Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-street RIYATE Board and Residence for Single Men. Terms, 18s per week. Five minutes walk from Queen street —For address apply at this office. A~~MERICA3N T RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Company having erected new and im proved Machinery since the late fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices ho., to be obtained on application to the Puliahor, Stab Office. HENRY BRETT, Agent for A.R.S. Co. AUCKLAND PUBLIC CEMETERY. The Trustees will bo crlad to receive contributions of Trees and Shrubs suitable for Ornamental Planting of the Cemetry. Persons disposed to aid the improve ment of the ground in this direction will oblige by kindly intimating their wish. T GEO. W. JONES, Hon. Sec. Office: Hobson'sßuildings, Shortland-street, Juno 7,187 G. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence for Two or Three Single Gentlemen; terms Moderate.—Mrs Borthwlck. Flagstaff Cottage, Grey-street, opposite Teasdale, baker. nEEY RIVER COAL. Now due in the Manukau. a small cargo of the above Coal. Will be sold from the vessel's side, or delivered, in lots to suit purchasers. Apply at once to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. TyjABSHALL & COTJPLAND'S CELEBRATED ; JjUNEDIN J_L__^J-_.Jv. JL ALE j__LLE, In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE ■ax J. C. MOBBIN & CO., : GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN - STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. N.B.—All orders carefully Packed and Delivered to any part of the Town or Suburbs. ii i ——n i ' r __.__7_____i__._Er.



FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby piven that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at tho Registered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, fho 20th day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm ing certain rerolutions pass^ at an extraoidinary general meeting of the Com., any, held at the said registered office on the 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " Thst the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-up voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator." WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, MayP^^G^ THE Quarterly Meeting of the Journeymen Bakers' Association will beheld at the British Hotel TO-MORROW (Saturday), 10th June, at 7.30 p.m. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. ESTATE OP JOHN MARCH, LATE OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD, BAKER, DECEASED. All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to forward tho same to the under signed on or before Wednesday next, the 14th inst. WM THORNE, Solicitor, 81, Queen-street Auckland, 7th June, 187fi. JJ 0 W READY. CHAMPTALOUP & COOPER'S NEW MAP of the " Middle Portion of the Province of Auckland," compiled from recent Trigonometrical Surveys and other authentic information, including from the Northern Wairoa to the Waikato River. Scale: Four miles to one inch. Size, 35 x 23 inches. Plain, 2s 6d. Colored, 4s, M'-ps of other portions of the Province are hi course of preparation. ' CHAMPTALOUP & COOPER, 80, Queen-street, Auckland. TUESDAY, JUNE 13, At II O'clock. IMPORTANT SALE OE VALUABLE OTEL FURNITURE, CHOICE PIC TURFS, RARE ENGRAVINGS, IRON BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, BAR FUR NITURE, GLASSWARE, PATENT MANGLE, 4a; ALSO, TWO OF ALCOCK'S BEST BILLIARD TABLES, WITH EVERY REQUISITE, AT THE GOVERNOR BOWEN HOTEL, Grahamstown. JAMES CRAIG HAS received instructions from Mr, A. Anthony, to sell by public auction, on the above date, The whole of the First-class Furniture, Beds, Bed ding, rare, choice, and original Engravings, Photographs and Chromo - Lithographs, Buffalo's Head, Platedware, Cutlery, Crock ery, Kitchen Utensils, etc,, etc.; also, two Alcook's Superior Billiard Tableß, at tha Governor Bowen Hotel, Grahamstown. Farther particulars and Catalogues may be obtained from Mr John Keid, Commerce-street, Auckland. No Reserve—Terms Cash. MONDAY, JUNE 12. VALUABLE PHOTOGRAPHIC LENSES AND CAMERAS, ROLLING PRESSES, CAMERA STANDS, 6,000 NEGATIVES. In the Estate of R. H. Bartlett. THE subscribers have been instructed by the Trustee to Bell at their rooms, Fort street, on Monday next, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, The remainder of tho Stock-in-Trade In the above Estate, comprising large and valuable Lenses by Dallmeyer _So. 2a. and No. 28, Carte do Visite Lenses, Lens by Burns, large Mahogany Camera by Dallmeyer, Sorew Camera Stands, Printing Frames, Prepared Paper, Collodions, Box Water Colors, Large Glass Bath, Head Rests, 2 sets Rollers, Easels, Back Grounds, Glass Cases, Number of Cabinet and Carte de Visites, Photos of English, American, and Continental Celebrities, etc, etc., etc.; about 6,000 Negatives. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONES.] [R. O. OARR. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). At 11 o'Olock. MAIZE ! MAIZE ! MAIZE ! Ex 'Vavatj.' B. TONES & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Saturday), at 11 o'clock, 156 sacks MAIZE, ex Vavau, @ Tonga. B. TONES.] E. 0. CARE. MONDAY, JUNE 12. EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, PONSONBY. B. TONES AND CO. HA YE been instructel by the Hon. Mrs Pery, to sell on Monday, June 12, at 12 o'clock, Comfortable Family HOUSE, containing eight good rooms, all lined, papered, and well finished throughout; water laid on to kitchen; conservatory and verandah; situate in Lin coln-street, on allotment 66 x 100. WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1876. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT THE undersigned Lave been instruc ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fer sale by puDlio auction, at their Mar*, Queen-sireot, at noon, on the above date, The Lease for a term of 21 years, of tbe Hospital Endowment, Lot 14a of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland, conlaining 4* lr Op, situated on the road 1 between the Harp of Erin Hotel, and the Roval Oak Hotel, Conditions at the Mart. B. TONE<.S & CO. _ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14. TWO FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES IN CHAPEL-STREET (FREEHOLD). B. TONES & CO. HA YE received instructions to sell Wednesday first, (without Reserve), at 12 o'clock noon, - 2 Comfortable weU-finished Houses, lined and papered all through.- Well of water on the property and Outhouses. The property has reoently been shingled, and is in good, repair. Frontage to Chapel-street, 28ft; and 86ft back. Terms: ONE-THIRD, CASH; Balance can remain on Property for snch time as may be agreed upon. The Property is situated IDO yards from Victoria. streat, in Chapel-street North. WEDNESDAY, NOON. OR AEEI, E EMU ERA. ■R. ART H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr J. Princo (who has sold his place) to sell by auction, at his residence, Orakei Road, Remuera, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, A Stack of Hay, about 3 tons Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness .. ; ,,vj , Dray, Horse Roller, Timber Mangold Wurtzels, Cooking Range , Cows, Fat Calf, Fowls, &o.