PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGH WAY DISTRICT.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sip.,—A local in your issue of Tuesday last represents that a considerable amount of fun was created at the meeting of the Newton Highway Board on the previous day, at the expense of Mr Faulder, by his motion, " Thrt the chr.innsn be requested to write to the Attorney-General to know if the four brothers, Messrs Warnoek, were entitled to font votes for tbe Ponsonby Sos.p Works." But notwithstanding tbe unicorn or mythical figure point of the fan applied to the existence oi an Attorney-General in New Zealand, it appears to me ilir.t Mr Faulder'a question as to plurality of votes waa a most sensible one, and may well be applied to Ponsonby and or Dedwood District in the case of the Tole family, consisting of some four or five brothers and two or three sisters, with their pater, all of whom voted last year out of one property, when also it was attempted by the Ponsonby Hall proprietors to use a plurality of votes out of that very nicely acquired little property, which has recently been brought prominently under public notice in letting the hall as a place for public worship. We aro now on the eve of an election for Ponsonby District, it therefore behoves the resident ratepayers to see that a repetition of such dishonourable and sharp practice as that adopted last year is not allowed at the meeting to be held on Monday next, and it is to be hoped that they will resist to the utmost being again over-rid by the proxies of non-residents, and of those residents not manly enough to vote in person, the assist ance of itinerant J.P.s nothwithstanding, who are again at work to swamp the personal voting by proxies in favour of the present clique Board. Ratepayers, hold yourselves unpledged, both personally and by proxy, until the night of meeting.—Yours truly, Ponsonby. Auckland, 12th July, 1876.

DE MURSKA CONCERT.

The novel attractions presented in last even ing's programme at the Choral Hall did not produce so large an audience as expected. There are many who think that a reduction of the scale of prices should have been made after the close of the season pioper. The leading features in last night's concert were M. Ilia's violin solo on airs from "La Traviata," and De Murska'g "Shadow Song" (Dinorah), in character, with orchestral accompaniment, supplied by some of our amateurs under the leadership of M. Ilia. Of the merit of these pieces we cannot speak too highly. M. Ilia's perform ances on the violin was distinguished by that perfect ease, brilliancy, and expression which mark his piano playing. He was loudly encored. Mdlle. De Murska surpassed all her previous performances in the "Shadow Song," which was given with full scenic effects. Her gracefulness of action coupled with the utmost clearness and brilliancy of voice, secured to her a triumph of no ordin ary kind in the representation of this charming scene. In fact, it was the* most complete and perfect performance of the kind that we ever remember to havo wit nessed. The scenery was admirable; tho "Shadow" was skilfully pourtraved, "and Mdlle's acting surpassed the very high est expectations of all who heard her. The other songs by De Murska last evening were airs from " Semi ramide " and " Puritani," both given by her for the first time in Auckland. The orchestra played a selection from " Lucrezia Borgia," with which the audience were greatly pleased. Signor Rosnati eang the famous air"Ahche la morto " from " Trovatore," and Signor Susini made everybody laugh with his drollery in tbe air from Mozart's "Figaro." Some surprise and regret was expressed that only Mdlle de Murska appeared in character. If all operatic selec tions in the concert were given with suitable accompaniments the effect would be greatly improved. The last concert but one will be given to morrow evening when, in addition to other novelties, the mad scene from "Lucia" will be given in character by De Murska who wiil also sing " Casta Diva," and the Hungarian Pastoral Song. M. Ilia will also again give a solo on tho violin. A general desire has been expressed that Signor Rosnati should repeat " Non c ver." Sigma.

THE LOCK-OUT AT CITY EAST SCHOOL.

At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon, some further light was thrown upon the recent lock-out in City East School. The secretary (Mr Moss) road the resolution passed by St Paul's Vestry (already published), stating that due notice had been given to City East Committee of the necessity for a new agreement, and regretting that tbe Board should have passed a resolution con veying the idea that no notice had been given. The next document read was a letter from the Secretary to the Rev. C. M. Nelson as Chairman of Auckland City East School Committee, calling attention to the reso tion of the Vestry of St. Paul's which the latter had sent to the Board, and asking him, as Chairman of the School Committee, to state how and when the notice given by the Vestry to the School Committee had been sent by the latter to the Board. A letter, in reply, from Mr Nelson, was read, pointing out what had been done by the Veßtry, and quoting from the Minute Book of tho School Committee, but stating that he was unable to give any further information, as Mr Tay lor, the Secretary of the School Committee, was away from Auckland. The letter from the Secretary of the Board, a reply to the foregoing, was as follows : Reverend Sir,—Thanks for your letter of this morning, but you will observe by re-per usintf mine, tbat it was addressed to you as Chairman of the School Committee, not as Chairman of Sb Paul's vestry. I desired only to call to j our notice that the vestry had by formal resolution stated that " distinct notice of the intention to close the school" had been sent to yonr committee, but tbat no inti mation from the committee had reached the Board beyond an incidental raference to the claim, for rent which was mentioned by a de putation from the Committee that waited upon the Board on Bth June on quite another matter. The particulars of the claim, its amount or conditions, were not sent to the Board by your Committee until after the School had been closed, and were then sent only in reply to an application made by me to Mr Talbot, tho Secretary of your Committee, for thorn. Not a word was said or written at any time by the School Committee, or anyone connec ted with it, to indicate either to myself or to the Schoolmaster that so grave a Btep as closing the School was in contemplation. —I am, Dear Reverend Sir, Yours faithfully, Fredkeick J. Moss. After some discussion, the following reso lution was passed by the Board:—"The Board of Education, having before it the correspondence, minutes, and proceedings, having reference to the closing of City East School, see no reason to deviate from the resolution passed on the 4th instant, and cannot admit that any incorrect statements were made." _________

H' Pa, will you get me a pair of skates if|l prove to you that a dog has ten tails ? ' Yes. my son.' « Well, to begin, one dog has one' more tail than no doc;, hasn't he?' i.es. ' Well, no dog has nine tails ; and if one dog has one more tail than no dog, the one dog must have ten tails.' He got the skates. What is the width of a broad grin ? The minister of the interior—The cook. If a small boy is a lad, is a big boy a lad der? . The man who leaves the door c*:en in the winter is the same person who invariably closes it in summer. Arrangemeats are now being perfected whereby a bounty will be paid for his soalp. j

THE VOLUNTEERS.—IMPORTANT CONCESSIONS BY GOVERNMENT.

The monthly parade of the Auckland Scottish Co. and >' o 3 Co. of the Vo'unteers, were held in the drill shed >estorday evonir g and was well attended. Major Gordon was the inspecting officer. The men of both companies acquitted themselves well. After the drill was over the pleasing ceremony of decorating the maiksmen was performed, A goodly number stepped forward to receive the distinction. Capt. Morrow was cheered on receiving the tfcroa stars as the best shot in No. 3 Company. Major Gordon then made a statement of the result of the recent negotiations with the Government on the subject of the change of arms, anH the method of selecting representatives for tho colonial contests. With regard to there subject*, Col. Mou7c had written two letter-, which Major Gordon lead. In the nr.it ho said it wou'd be impos- Biblo at present to furnish the Auckland Voluntee s with long Sniders as the whole of the stock had been absorbed by the Volunteers of tho Southern districts. They would however Ehortly bo able to supply medium rifles of tbe Imperial patte-n, and in colonial competi tions, an allowance would be made so as to place .Auckland riflemen on a level with the Southern men. In his second Utter Col. Moule stated that it was the intention of the Government, to do away with the plan of rxcladingall candidates in the ] nterprovinchl contest who did not attain a minimum nnmber of points in the preliminary competitions. In place of thi_ system it was intended to allow each province to send a certain number of representatives. Before the colonial meeting came off tbe representatives of tha Northern provinces would be supplied with tbe long rifles, so that they could render themselves accustomed to it. As to the principle of selecting the representa tives, Major Gordon s id his opinion was', three competitions should be held under the direction of the officer commanding the district, and then, the men selected from the highest aegreptr-te scorers. Major Gordon's st.tements and suggestions were received with applause.

ANOTHER TELEGRAM FROM SIR GEORGE GREY.

Mr A lbxander Black yesterday afternoon received a second telegram from Hia Honor the Superintendent, explaining tho reasons that animated him in the acceptance of the Thames seat: " Government Buildings, " Wellington, Thursday, 3 30 p.m. "Mr Alexander Black, Ponsonby, Auck land. —Tell the electors of City West that at the meeting at the Choral Hall, Mr Masefield suggested tbat if to gain rights and objects dear to all I obtained another seat, although loath to part with me, they would try to return another member in my place to aid in the Ataembly in gaining real local self government, revenues, and equal rights for all in obtaining public lands. I have thus, from causes known to all, been led, although with pain, to separate from City West, to which I shall for ever feel deeply attached and moat grateful. This sacrifice for the public good is made after anxious con sultations with friends. I felt it was a, great crisis iv the affairs of ihe country, in which every private feeling must give way for the general good. I believed that in taking the course I have done, I should do that which would attain the great objects myself and the electors of City West have so earnestly struggled to obtain. I was sent to work for these. I will still faithfully do so. The electors must now send such person as they please to aid in obtaining what they desire, and whose piesence will guarantee success, for we are advancing rapidly to it. Let them be united, with concerted action. Let them send their choice here. He shall find warm friends aud allies, whoever he may be. As soon as tho choice is made, let us know who it is.—G. Grey. SIR G. GREY'S TELEGRAM TO THE THAMES. The following is a copy of a telegram re ceived by Dr. Kilgour at 9.45 on Wednesday evening;—"l have elected to sit for tho Thames. I will serve faithfully and well that constituency, which did me the honor to elect me.—(Signed) G. Grey.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From our Special Correspondent ]

WELLINGTON.

This day. DEATH OF DR. EEATHERSTONE. Tho business of yesterday was brought to a sudden stop at about a quarter to nine o'clock by the announcement of the Premier that a telegram had been just received in forming the Government of Dr Featherston's death. He moved the adjournment of the House, with a few words on the servioes of the late Agent-General. The business of the afternoon had not been very important. COUNTY COUNCILS BILL. Sir Julius Vogel got leave to introduce the . County Councils BiD, whioh was read a first time, and ordered for second reading on Tuesday next. The bill is to be distributed to-day. It is understood that it .3 not an elaborate measure, and the Government hope it will di&arm opposition by the singularity of ita form and apparent harmlessness of its provisions. One point, however, is clear, it is to contain clauses enabling County Councils to rate settlers for country works who are already rated by Highway Boards. This liberty of taxation will be distasteful to many members. ANOTHER HARBOUR BILL. Leave was given Sir Julius Vogel to bring in a Bluff Harbor Bill. This will be either the eigih or ninth Harbor Board Bill of the session. NATIVE LANDS ACT. The most important notice of motion was that of Mr Lusk for the appointment of a Select Committee to report on the working of Native Lands Acts in force, and on the best means of individualising the title of natives to their lands. The Native Minister asked for delay, to enable the Government to bring down a Bill they had in preparation. After a short discussion it wan agreed to postpone the formation of the Committee for a fortnight to enable the Bill to be brought down. The delay is thought unfortunate, but could hardly be avoided, as the Govern ment asked for it on public grounds. HARBOUR BOARD BILL. The Wanganui Harbour Board Bill was read a second time without discussion. REGULATION OF ELECTIONS. The regulation of each Local Election Bill was again in committee, and an amendment, making the request of the local body upon which it is to be brought into force in any district for highway purposes, not that of a bare majority, but two thirds of the Board, and in writing. The amendment was at first opposed, but as all the Auckland members insisted on it as the only terms on which they agreed to the Bill, it was finally inserted. . The Bill was then read a third time, and PaßSe 'NASEBV WATERWORKS. The Naseby Waterworks Bill was then passed through committee, nobody making any remarks. Local Bills seem by general consent to be avoided by the House, and as a rule the. Member promoting them has his own way, if i his fellow members do not interfere. 1 LOCAL OPTION. The Local Option Licensing Bill was brought on for seoond reading by Mr Stout in a cood speech. Much discussion arose upon it,~and Mr Murray-Aynsley moved " That it be read a second time this day six months." Messrs Ballance, Lnmsden, Russell, and W. Wood spoke against the Bill, and it was defended by Messrs Murray, Wakefield, Button, Lusk, Larnach, and others. The Debate was interrupted by the announcement of Dr Featherstone's death. The Bill is likely to be read a second time, but not by a large majority. THE AGENT-GENERALSHIP. There is much speculation about Dr Featherstone's successor. The names of Sir Julius Vogel, Mr Stafford, and Mr Mac andrew are mentioned.. The general im pression is against Mr Stafford accepting it even if offered.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent:) Thi3 day.

from the Kapanga

The water was all ont of the Kapanga mine on Thursday morning. The same even ing ten pounds of rich specimens were ob tained. A few days will be required before the reef is thoroughly opened up. There is no report from the manager of the Union Beach, but the mine is looking highly satisfactory. The City of Auckland tribute gives 28 ounces for 4 tons, and the Palmerston 20 ounces for two tons!

The Tokatea mine is, with the leader, showing gold in the Van level. There is between 40 to 50 lbs quartz in the hooper. The removal of the battery is progi-cssint favo>ably. The yield from the last crushing is 157 ounces gold from about 250 tons of quartz. The Harbour View low level is in 270 feet. The Tributer. are getting good payable stone.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent). This day.

Idle Boys. At the Police Court to-day, eleven boys, for congregating at corners on Sunday evenings, and usiag inc'o.ent language, were discharged with a caution, and the promise of a flogging for the next offence. CrusMngs. The Albumia t ibutes (Goldsworthy's) have 6 ozs 1 dwt 12 grains. Tuckie's crushed 15 tons for 7 ozs 14 dwts. Whelan's 24 tons for 35 ozs 16 dwts, The Golden Spur tribute crushed 1 ton for 12 dwts.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Sailed-^-Maud and Effie Meikle for Auck land, also lona. Passengers : Messrs Hesth cote, Williams, Dixon, Lyons, Brown, E. Williams, Mrs Hansen, and 12 others. Whangaroa Wews. The Waiwera left Whangaroa yesterday, for Auckland. Great inconvenience is felt at Whangaroa by the masters of vessels coming from the South Sea Islands, as they have to travel a distance of thirty miles to get their vessels entered in. Captain Hani son, of the brig Amy, from Fiji, has to go to Mongonui to enter iv, which entails ex pense and loss of time. It is to be hoped that Government will soon proclaim it a port of entry, as a large lot of shipping visits this port.

HOKIANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrivals. The Ansdell, 294 ton?, Barne3 master t ,from Nelson; Byron, 174 tons, and Llewellyn, from Auckland, both in ballast, arrived in harbour last evening.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.) Thi3 day. New Rush- The rnsh at Teremakau is now assuming largo proportions. A great number of claims on each side of prospectors are on good gold. Some miles of ground, not yet touched, are expected to carry the same lead. Over 800 sections in the new township are taken up and are now fetching very high prices, thirty five pounds being refused for some half sections. Steam Tug. Cameron Bros (Lyttelton) tender for Titan steam tug, £4,900, has been accepted. No satisfactory tenders for the sailing vessels were received.

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

A meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Club was held this afternoon at Mr Percivai's office, Shortland-street. Mr J. MoCosh Clark was voted to the chair, and explained the busi ness of the meeting, which was to agree upon the rules to be observed at race meet ings held under tho auspices of the Club. A set of rules, which had been prepared and circulated among the members, was discussed. A lively argument took place at the outset on the subject whether horses that had won publio money should bo peimitted to run at the Club's meetings. It was agreed upon a division that there should be no restriction as to tho cla.Bß of horses.

Mr Gillard exclaimed very loudly against the decision and said if this was to be tho way things were done he should not allow the hounds to go over his land.

(Left Sitting)

Writ for City West.

The new writ for the eleotion of a member Of the House of Representatives, to serve in place of Sir George Grey, was received by telegram this morning from Welliugton. It was sent by mistake to Mr Barstow, who for warded it to the Returning .Officer, Oolonel Balneavis.

MEETING OF THE CENTRAL COM MITTEB.

At a meeting of Sir George Grey's Central Committee this afternoon, there were seventy members present. Mr Tonks stated that he was a thick and thin supporter of Sir George Grey's policy, and would have been glad to come forward in compliance with the numerous requests, but he felt that his duties as Mayor already entailed as great a claim upon his time in the publio service as could be expected from him. After a good deal of discussion a resolution in favour of placing Mr David Goldie in nomination was carried with only one dis sentient. The following resolution in reply to Sir George Grey'B telegram was moved by Mr Doonin, seconded by Mr Tonks, and un animously adopted:—" That while the electors of City West feel sincere regret at . the loss of Sir George Grey as their represen tative in the House of Representatives, they fully appreciate and approve of the reasons that have induced him to sever his connec tion for a time, and pledge themselves to support only a candidate who is prepared to support Sir George Grey's policy. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr Shera.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of N.Z.— Buyeis, £18. National Bank—buyers, 71s 6d; sellers, 735. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 32s C>a. South British Insurance—Buyers, 52s Gd, National Insurance—Buyers, 23s 6d. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile— buyers, 32.) 6d. WaiteUauri—Buyers, 63 ; Sellers, Cs Gd. Cure - Buyers, 8s ; sellers. 10i. Union Beach-buyers, 555; sellers, 58s 6d. Ajax -Buyers, 3s ; Sellers, 3s 9d. "Welcome—3slod ; Buyers, 3a 6d, Smile of Fortune—Sollers, 4a 3d. Joseph Newman, Chairman.

BVBNING STAB, 'EftiDAT, JfflY U, 1876.



It ia with extreme regret we learn that the Right Rev. the Bishop of Waiapu, D.D , has had another paralytic stroke in consequence of which he has resigned the Bishopric of the Diocese. Wo understand that a Synod will be held in the month of October, at Napier, for the purpose of appointing his successor, and that it is likely the Yen. Leonard Williams, the son of the present Bishop will be ap appointed to the See. The venerable prelate whose illness and consequent retirement will be heard of with such feelings of sympathy by all those, not only who him personally, and are thus able to judge for themselves of the strength and amiably of his character, but also by the members oi the Church of whioh he has been so bright an ornament,has held the bishopric of the diocese since the year 1850, until within the last few months, when he suffered hoax the first paralatic seizure, Bishop Williams, notwithstanding his advanced age of 80 years, was to all appearance in the enjoyment of excellent health, and always ready to fulfil his numerous episcopal duties. — Bag of Plenty Times. gg" Tell me, Mary, how to woo thee v is the title of a well-known ditty. " Give her a pair of diamond earrings and a tortoiseshell comb for her back hair," suggests a contem porary.



A B 0 D E F at tho City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, E cone mical Flo or cloth. Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the bast covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &c, it lies more solid, is warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retains its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the "Dilpussund " Holtoway and Garlick have received their fourth large ship ment—six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies before ; also, a lot of Tap. Brussel Carpets at 3s 4d, 8s 9d, 3s lid, the very cheapest in Auckland ; Door Mats from is lid each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap ; 100 Hearth Rugs from 5s lid to ISs Gil, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, Dining and Drawing Room Suites, &c , &c. Goods delivered Free to any part of the. city. Cash buyers call at Holloway aud Garlick's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test them.—City Hall, Queen-street, >>rr?yrr-T--^-tl»-l -,'_.t; "SSSSS&aaSS* TO"ANTED a Bullock Driver.--Apply V V between 10 aud 11 to-morrow, at the Hay marl-oX A KB>P EOT ABLE WIDOW, with out family, wishes on engagement as House hoetirr. — Address, "Housekeeper," care of Mr. Spraggon, Vincent-street. npo Bushmen. —Wanted, a few good -H band for the Otaua Saw Mills,—Apply tp Ja?, 8. Gibbons, Shakespeare Hotol. ANTED, to meet RA. at the York Hotel to-night aboat the Anti-Poll Tax P.ocinty. __ _ Y\7 ANTED, respectable Private v V Boa'd and E^sidnnce fr a fewwcelts; mnflt be in city bout dary ; Hineln lrdroom, and reasonable price — JS. oflice of this paper. W"ANTBi),*a Female Cook for the Junction Hotel, and a Boy as second waiter. Apply at the Occidsiital H'jtel "ANTED, a Qualified Engineer and Surveyor for the Grafton Boad Distuict Board.—Applications will be received by tho under signed until Wedn< sday, the 19(h instant, at noon.— X Ash.on, Secretary, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W "AH TED, a General"Servant for Ep.'om. -Apply to E. Walcrs, Que nstroet WANTED, a good General Servant For addrr ss, apply at this . fflce. ANTED, by a Young Man, Evening Lessons in English, Aritlimoiic, and Bookkeeping, in tho vicinity of Hohson-streot Terms moderate.— Address JM, at this oflice. ANTED, a Coach Bodymakev; also a Coachsmith. Wages, 10a to 12s per day—G. Fanlknor, Hastings-street, Napior. W~ANTED~Known, that Kinahan's LB, the Oream of Irish Whiskies, can bo obtained at tho Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Depart ment, Queen-street. WANT ED JAnown,that Hennessy's Three Star Brandy can bo obtained at tho ■ Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Qneon slreet. T~ 0 MASTER BAKERS.—Wanted a Situation by a thorough compotent Man as Baker and Confectioner—Apply by lotter, NZ, this Office _____ ANTED, a smart Boy about 13 or 14 as Errand Boy-Apply botwoen 12.30 and 1 o'clock To-morrow at J Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. _ ', ANTED, a competent Master to teaoh Meohanlcnl and Architoctnrftl Draw ing— Auckland Modol Training School, Otoral Hall, Symonds-streot. WANTED, a Female Cook— Fljian House, Queen -street. ANTED, a respectable middle aged Person as Housokoepor for the oountry ; roferoncos required— &pp'y, after i pm, at Mrs Belcher's, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a person who under-' stands tho Hindostani Lan?ua?o—Vincent Mohabcer, above Mr Graham's office, IH_,.i--traot. W "ANTED, by a young Man, a situation on a tfarm; can milk, drive, ' pl'.ugh, and do general farm work.—Apply to JK, Aurora Hotol, Victoria-streoA. TO Merchants and others.--As Junior Clerk, a Youth just left Collage is desirous of an engagement; Balary no object; unexceptionable references ; security given if required ; no objection to tho country.—Address FWH, No. 55 Lotter Box. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress. —Apply to Mr Blnney, Upper Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House Furnishor, 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 Od, 6s, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned t&~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, __.-ttresses, and Ship"3 Bedding Establishment, nearly rmosite the Post-office, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot iB now 20S, Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, Shera'a new Warehouse. W" ANTED—Orders for tbe AUCK LAND KUBBEK STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black & Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on band. WANTED to SELL, Bags. No offer refused.—W, Crowther, corner of Lome and Wollesley-streets. WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has mafle a still further Large Keduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Biding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Bein Bridles. 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Cd each ; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Eoblna Dtmlop, and other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddlcf, Blightly damaged, for salo very cheap. ' ANTED "Known, tbat E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to exocuta all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Roafl. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatoh WANTED 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 Guftges repaired, tested, and adjusted. * I WANTED KNOWN, that D. VV GOLDIE Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including S&shes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, B_y»fts, Iron , Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the : lowest marked price, at his Yards,? Custom-house street, W! ANTED KNOWN, L B. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferoe ' Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, ! and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green -1 house Plants.Fruit Trees, &c , Ac, at Seaflelrt View - Nursery, or in tbe Market Heuse every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Maiket Inspector will promptly attended to. WANTED Known, a never-failing remedy for Influenza and Colds generally it i now administered at the Turkish Baths, as prescribed I by the most eminent Hydropathists. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Saturday afternoon, from 4to 10 ; ' _._>; Ladies (Thursdays), ss; from 3 p.m., 3s 6d. Th. Safety-valve against|colds.



mammmam •■..r-nmri innm-iiii-un <ii'iii-riiriirff'iT-, "irnTif-l^-n- l ...iiTn.M_ltfi-..; WANTED, a smart active Boy ' about 12 to 14. to make himself generally useful in an Hotel —Mr F. Archard, Britomart Hotel, Cuß'omhbuse-Btrea.. ANTED, no Woman to go with out a Good DreiiS, when they can get one at cost, at B T Herbert's, opposite City Market, Queen streo*. i ANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gono .li the Timber Trade, and although tboiv is now more competition than when they patronised me, in ISGI, I am Btlll prepared to supply them with a superior , quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to E0 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. A t present on hand: —Broad Boards np to 30 in. wide, and every _lzc Of Kauri Timber for Houso or Ship Building:. BOBT. BA.RTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is (ho oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Modol Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s 6d. A few First-class Lock-stitch Sowing Machines for salo. t ]WO. U, L.0.L., OTAHUHU. A Special Meeting of the above L"dgo will be held on Monday, 17th instant, in the Lodgerooin, at 7.30 p.m. Every member Is particularly requested to attend. The presence of visiting membt rs are also requested. By order of the W.M. T^EVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting will be held in tho Devonport Hall on Thursday Evening, the 27th instant, at 7.30, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet, levy a Rate, and elect Trustees, Auditors, aiid Fence Viewers for the ensuing year. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. pARNELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT, The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers in the above District will bo held at the Parnell Hall on the 31at July, IS7O. at 7 pm. Business:—Levy Ro.d ard Lighting Rate, Elect Trustees, Audilors, and Fence Viewers for the ensuing year. H. BRETT, Chairman. rp O BU I LDE ES. Tenders are Invited up to Friday, 21-t instant, for Erecting a Villa Resldcuco at Ponsonby. Plana and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street, "OLECTEIC TELEGRAPH. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invUed for the Supply and Delivery of \S Telegraph Poßts, for the construction of a lino of Electric Teleg.aph at tho Kaipsra Heads Specifications can bo seen a. tbe Telegraph cilices, Hclensvilio, RiVtrhead, aud Auckland. Tenders addressed to tho undersigned and marked outside " TendorforTelc?raphPosti, Kaipara Hesdi," will be received ;.t tho Telegraph Office, Auckland, up to coon of MONDAY, the 24 li July, 1870. Tho lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. By order. ALFRED SHEATET, District Inspector. Auckland, 27th June, 1876. - mo THE CHARITABLE. SUBSCRIPTION LISTS in aid of the Widow of the late William Cotton, aro open at the following places :— J, Henderson, 8, Wyndham-slroet 3. W. Jonea, on tho Works ft. Rhodes, Hobson-street J. lilackio, Victoria street A Tudehope, Grey-Btrcet, TTVISSOLUTION OF PARRNERSHIP. Notlco Is hereby given that the PARTNERSHIP hithorlo existing between tho undersigned, trading under the Style or Firm of LANGBRIDGE AND SILVER, At Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, as Newspaper Propiietors, Printers, Booksellers, and Stationers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. W. BA-RTLETT LA.NGBBIDGE. W. AYTOUN SILVER. Witness to signatures—F. Yon Stuiufer. Walkalo Times office., Hamilton, July 8,1870. THE Partnership hitherto exisiting botwocn the undersigned, George Foster and William Archbold, Bookmakers, Pitt-stre t, has been ' diss-lved by mutual consent on July S, 1876. and all debts due to tho lato firm will bo received by the enid Goorga Fostor, who will continue the business on his ) own account Signed. G. FOSTER. W. ARCHBOLD. LOST, a Memorandum Book,—• Apply Stab office. LOST, a Meerschaum Pipe, silver mounted.—Tho finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. T OST or STOLEN yesterday after- J-J noon, while through the Market, a little whito Poodle Dog, with his tail cut short. Answers to the name of "Mopßy." The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Christian boffman, Australasian Dining Rooms, corner of Victoria and Albert-street. TAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symond-street-Mrs J R Nicholson's Pupils will re-assemble on the 17th Inst THE Misses Craig's Pupils will re assemble on Monday, July 17,1876.—Grahame stroet, Auckland. O LET, a six-roomed Cottage in Franklin Road ; every convenience for key— Apply to Mr Black opposite. O LET, Foley's Shop, Corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. All claims against i the shop to be sont in, and all debts owing to be paid at the shop.—M. Foley, Manager for W. Conzens' HpO LET, a Bake-office and Shop in Ah Wellington-street.—Apply Mr F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings __^ rpO LET, in Parnell, a Butcher's Shop.— JL Apply T. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel. rpo LET, a House in Alten Road 1. containing 13 rooms—Apply to Mr Coleman at J. Cosgraveand 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 SALE, a Rosewood Piano, — Apply on board barque Wanlock. FOR 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. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Pon sonby, one Allotment. 39x95 feet, inWaite mata-street; one Allotment, 89 x 95 feet, in H'arbotir street, from both of which there is a splendid view of the Harbour, etc. Apply to y JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a bargain, three Allot ments In Argyle-street, South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, the Lease fot 21 years of a Farm of 82 acres at Point Chevalier; good four-roomed House and out-fcuildings; partly laid downingras.. H. PARTINGTON, 87, Queen-street [■Tf O R SALE l■■ ' A most Desirable Ironmongery and Hardware t Business, in a rapidly thriving locality, clo?o to « railway station, now doing a fair trade, but capable lit being much extended. Too piemises are lar^e and well adapted to the business. Tho fctock may bt ' taken at a Valuation if required. a The premises are well suited for a manufacturing 1 business. i st. Applications will be received by the undersignec , from principals only. c H. ASHTON & SON. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings.



riHORAL HAL L. TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF Ilma De Murska in Operatic Scenes !!! TV.'O MORIS FAF.KWELIi CONCERTS ! OF THK The Famous Hungarian Nightingale, ILMA DE BIURSRA. Tun Suprhmi. Qurbn or Song ! TO-MORROW f At'B o'clock. \ SATURDAY, TO-MORROW \ Door* open at 7 15. , 15th July. LAST FAREWELL CONCERT BUT ONE. Another Grand Musical Bouquet, On which occasion MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA will appear in Full Costume in her most celebrated chatactor of Luoia, in the Mad Scene of Lucia Di lammermoor ! Mad Scene of Lucia Di Lammarmoor ! With an Orchestral accompaniment, and all the Stage MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA. will also Sing (by request), Casta Diva, from Norma ! Casta Diva, from Norma ! And the famous Hungarian Pastoral Song! Hungarian Pastoral Song! With Flute Obllgalo by Giammona A Grand Concert will bo given by Signorl Rosnati, Susini, and Giammona. MAESTKO STRAUSS ILL A will play a Violin Solo, he having achieved a great success last night. Pianist aud Accompanyist Mr J HADLY Musical Director MAESTRO STRAUSS ILLA On MONDAY, Last Concert of the Sca«on, a"d BENEFIT GALA NIGHT of MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA. BOX-OFFICE at Messrs. Upon and Co.'s Stationery Warehouse, Queon-streot. Open daily from 10 till 5, where seals' may bo secured on a plan of the hall for any concert. SPECIAL NOTICE.-In order to prevent crush ing aud inconvciiionco, an arrangement has been made for the sale of Tlckots for tho Raised Platform, Gallery, and Back Seats, daily, at Mr. Heinrich Kohn's, Jeweller, Queen-street. In future, Ticket-holders will bo 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 Seats and Gallery Half-a-Crown. t^ar A Change of Programme each Night. Wf De Murska Special Trams.—Arrangements have been made for a Special Train to leave for One hunga alter each Concert, at 10 30. tsr Omnibuses for all Suburbs at the Hall. HENRY COL AND SAM THE DARKEY WILL GIVE A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT OS SATURDAY EVENING, in tii- NE W MARKET HALL. Nfgro Sokgs and Fiji Dance. Price of Admission, la ; Children, half-price. Doors opfn at G 30, to commence at 7 o'clock. POSTPONEMENT.' In oonsequence of tho unavoidable absence of some of the members of iho School Choir, who aro un able to attend on account of the death of a relative, the Entertainment advertis.d for This Evening at the YMCA Rooms, WILL NOT TAKE I'LACE. T. H. WEBB. 117B3LEYAN CHURCH, PONSONBY. Services in connection with tho Wesleyan Church will be commenced in Mr Addey's Schoolroom, Pon sonby Road, on SUNDAY next, July 16. The Rev William Kiik wid preach in the Morning, at 11., and the Rev W. J. Williams in the Evening, at 6.30. Collections on behalf of the Church Funds. A Meeting of those interested in the Erection of a Wesleyan Ohmch in the District, will be held in the same place on TUESDAY EVENING, the 18th instant, at 7 o'clock. T ORNE-STREET HALL. Attractive Entertainment of D IS SOLVING VIEWS!! To bo given in the above Hall, by T. Crook (who exhibited at the Exhibition, at the Opening or the now Museum), on SATURDAY Evening, July 15, descriptive of London and neighbourhood, chiefly from Exquisite Photographs, with sundry other Views, including DIOGENES AND HIS TUB !! Admission, Is ; Children, Half-price. Doors open at 7, to commence at 7.30. OKAT IN G RI N X WILL OPEN (By request) at Devonport Hall, North Shore, TO MORROW (.aturday), 15th iußtant, at 2 30, for the purpose of .riving Ladies an opportunity of practice. Gentlemen admitted if accompanied by Ladies. Admission, Ib each ; Bkates, Is per hour. The Rink will not open at Boyd's Sail-Loft this evening, as previously advertised, but at Parnell Hall To-morrow (Saturday) Evening, at 7.30 p.m. Btage specially reserved for Lady spectators. OtTNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. j WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. July 21—" Brlli6h Colonization"— Rp.v. W. J. Watkin. July 28,—" Our Century."—H. Worthington, Esq August i.— ''Socrates: his anticipations of Chris • tianity,''—Rev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament. "— Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and 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, ss; Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tickets, 3s each, apply to the Librarian. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. f O. O. W, M. V. } A. T>. The Members of the Loyal. Good Intent Lodge, No 4369, will celebrate their 26th Anniversary, at the Odd Fallow's Hall, Cook-street, by a Dlnner and Ball. on FRIDAY, 21st instant. Dinner at 030 o'clock; Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s 6d, may be obtained from any of the Committee, or of Thos. CoiiK, M C, Qneon-street. qiMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN Opera Bouffe Company. t&- SIXTY PEjRFORMERS. "m Will Shortly Appear. WILSON'S EXCELS 101 M T BAKING POWDER Supercedes all others for Quality and Cheapness Sold in Jib. tins Is. 3d. each.—L. D. Nathan & Co. Agents for Auckland. COMPANION.— Wanted by a young Lady, to whom salary is no object, but wh desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation a Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework. yddress " Companion," Post-cflice, Ponsonby. r\® SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER 400 bags Coarse and Fine Bone Dust 20 tons Animal Guano 10 tons Kidney Seed Potatoes 50 tons Table Potatoes, (Canterbury) 60 bags Sydney Maize Canterbury Oats, Hams and Bacon Wood's Flour; in 60's and 100's Canterbury and Auckland do Bait Butter and Cheese, &c. LEVI W. EATON. OPEOIAL NOTIOI Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikai can rely .upon them being forwarded with dlspatc • by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at tl office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. > Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. , ONE or two Children can be receive . V_/ into a Farm-house a few miles from Aucklan 3 whsre every attention would be taid to their heal I and comfort; no other children in the house. Tern . moderate Address AT, office of this paper. NO j ICE.—The business of tl undersigned will in future be Closed fro ~ Suuset on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4pi and remain open until 8 pm— H L Posseneski Tailor and Habit Malier, Shortland-street—Aucklan June 20,1876.



"Tjk T>RIG SPEEDY, FROM J^^, JJ MALDEN ISLAND. !^©^^s? All Claims? against the biig Speedy a»rs»«P_Rr» jnugt be rendered in duplicate by SATURDAY, at noon, to the Barents. CRUICKSHANK ft CO., Agents. -«k^ -pOR MERCURY BAY _W&Sk J~ AND TAUEANGA. *^§_J_&ti____s^ (Connecting with th« Stail'a for Opo fll__ll_lg§Ssg_ij. tiki aud Bay of Plenty ports), The s.s. ROWENA, Captain Sellabr, is unavoidably dela'ncd until TO MORROW (Saturday), at 12 o'ciocX noon sharp A. MCGREGOR, .Agent. TAIRUA PROSPECTORS' GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (second) of One Shilling per Share on tho Capital of the abovenamed Company, has this day been made by the Directors, payable to tho Secretary, at tho office of tho Com pany, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before Satur day, the 15th July, 1576. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. Auckland, July 6,157 G. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). A Requisition to call an Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company has boen presented to the Directors, signed by shareholders holding the requisite number of shares. The BequU sidon is as follows: — " We, the undersigned shareholders in the Union Beach Gold Mining Company (Limited), holding in the aggregate not less than one third part of the shares Of the Company, for the time being issued, dv hereby require you to call an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company for the object of considering tho re cent action of the Directors in regard to management of the Company's affairs, and, if deemed advisable, to pass a resolution requesting tho present Directors to resign, with the view of having a new Board of Directors elected " The meeting will be held in the Largo Room, In surance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th July, 1070, at 2 p.m. The Share R gi.tor will bo Closed from noon of Saturday, the 22nd instant, until 10 a.m. of Thursday, the 27th instant. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Anckland, July 12, 1876 LIQUIDATION OF ESTATE UNDER THE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1875. In matter of the Dtbtors and Creditors Aot, 1875, aud in the matter of Liquidation of the ' istate of Michael Joseph Fahoy, of Panmure, in the Province of Auckland, a Debtor. . 7, Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the said Michael Joseph Fshey, will be held at my office, Supreme Court, on TUESDAY, tho 18ih day of July, at 12 o'clock noon, to recoive lhe Trustees report, and to pass a special resolution, declaring that the Liquidation is Closed, and to give an Order of Discharge to the above-named Debtor. Dated at Auckland this 12th day of July, 1876. '_" THOS. MACFEARLANE, ,< Trustee, OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice of Removal. > The Offloe of this Company has this day been Removed from Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-stiert, to New Zealand House, tho FourtU Buildings higher uo on the same side of the street. " GEORGE W. JONES, Agent. Auckland, June 24,1876. piTY EAST ELECTORATE. MR. REEB AND HIS CONSTITUENTS. ; TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! MR. W. L. REES will meet his Constituents on FRIDAY EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock, in the Mechanics' Institut., when he will explain tlie present position of affairs in the General Assembly. mo THE ELECTORS OE AUCK LAND CITY WEST. GEMTLUMEN,— I have the honor to inform you tbat I purpose offering myself as a Candidate to re present you in the General Asssmbly at Wellington, for the seat vacated by Sir George Giey. .; I am a supporter of Sir George Grey's, and with ■ drew from my candidature for Rodney in os-der to allow a supporter of his to be 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 trußtwill be satisfactory to the majority of . the electors. I am, &o„ .HARRY WARNER FARNALL, FT.O THE ELECTORS OF CITY , WEST. i. ' '■' ■'.'-..'■ > lam determined to go to the POLL at all hazards. H. W. FARNALL. • r\ HA IRS! CHAIRS! EASE AND COMFORT ATTAINED -i . AT LAST. . .;-.;, ,-,. V:JA Fon the Counting House and Lin ram KEtH Most Luxubiant Seat I is BARBER'S PATENT ROCKING AND TILTING GHAIK. ' ' , This Chair is universally used throughout tl_s I United States. i. The Senate Chamber and House of Representatives , at Washington, the Ohio and Michigan Senate Cham* hers, and numerous other Publio Institutions, use nothing else. Easily operated, noiseless, >djus;able , for light or heavy persons, and to any height, and not 1 liable to get out of order • - ■ o ' A Shipment received last mail direct from tjio manufactury, by H. P. BARBER, : Fort-str et, Auckland, 1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. ~~~ THE PAPAKURA SALE. WILL take place on Wednesday next July 19, at 12 o'clock ; For Sale, a Mixed Herd or 150 head Quiet Cattle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. j}." TUESDAY, JULY 18. "..'. II to BRONZE FIGURES, MARBLE AND *■ OTHER CLOCKS, PLATKD GOODS, 18 WaX FRUITS, CHINA GOODS, VASES, ETC., ETC. 77.7 E. & H. ISAACS • ~j O"AS received instructions- to sell by L JLL public auction at their Stores, Fort-street, on hj Tuesday ae_t, July 18, at 11 o'clock, on account of Dg whom it may concern, ML (in diamond) 800— ' -i.\ V.' . C/rT ~ 1 case Bronze Figures, ex Inverallan, damaged 16 damaged by salt water. •,. n Also, ie, 7 .'.B Cases Marble arid Wood Clocks, Plated Goods, id, ' Wax Fruits,. China GCods,, Vases,' &c., | v.MOif-7^71 *.?•»,•*?•'. " 7 ":' im7"'--^'"i •'"'" ■ '