Major Atkinson, who seemed very angry with Mr Button for admitting the possibility of any charge lying against the Ministry, paid it was through doubters like him listen ing to lobby rumours and voting against their party that they owed their defeat on the late division. The motion was really tantamount to a vote of want of confidence, for its import was that the Government had behaved in a way which showed they had

no business to conduct the business of the

colony. The gallant major, with some 'jlmJf'v, maintained that the bargain made by

tbe Government was the best that co'ilci be made, and the "House had bete'r know at

once that tho sale would be carried through under any circumstances and without any reforcnco to the result of the present motion. The defiant tone of this speaker excited some surprise In the House. Mr Wakefield. who followed, denied that lobby rumours influenced honourable members. He hoped the motion would be withdrawn. Mr Joyce hopnd it wouldn't. Mr Wason agreed with Mr Button, and was in the same position. Mr Fisher favoured the motion, and Mr Lnrnach hoped it would be persevered in. Mr Sharp agreed with Mr ttowen that a false issue wan raised. Tn this opinion Mr Sey mour coincided. He thought it was merely a departmental affair after, all if anything was wrong. Mr Swanson referrel to a promise that, the Government had made, that they vmild deal with the Piako Swamp in a Bill, They seemed to have broken that promise as easily as they did others. Mr Montgomery having reiterated Mr Mao andrew's wish that the Government had ex pressed sooner their Intention to explain, Mr Reader Wood said he had understood 3ast session, that the matter was to be held over for discussion by the new Parliament. The report that the Crown Grant was to be ready within a fortnight of the sale be did not consider likely to be true, and he thought Sir George Grey micht make his'mind;easyon it and take back the motion. Sir Donald McLean reproached the Opposition with re turning to the subject after the enquiry of last session, which had resulted in the Government being acquitted of all blame. Still the Government were willing to be examined ag;ain. Mr De Latour challenged, the asser tion of the Defence Minister as to the tenor of the report. Sir Robert Dougla3 pooh poohed the idea that the question had much reference to the Piako Swamp ; it was a trial , of strength as to whether the Ministry should go out or not. Mr Hamlin was in favor of the motion, and Mr Reynolds did not see that it could be of any good. Mr. W. Rowe spoke up well for the motion : he was only surprised at the re luctance with which it was met by the Ministers. The subject was of considerable importance as affecting his constituency, nnd he wanted to see it thoroughly sifted. Mr Woolcock having expressed his idea that so long as the price was adequate the principle was good, Sir George Groy rose to reply. He had understood that last Session a positive pledge was given these sales would be dealt with by law and not by Orders in Council. In Auckland lately he had applied for the mffis of the crown to be thrown round him in order that he might legally test the question. The answer he got was this order in Council being promulgated in defi ance of his protest. The price had nothing to do with the question at all, it was solely one of illegality. He considered that the Ministers had betrayed their trust and pil laged the public (" Oh Gh " from the Govern ment supporters, and "hear, hear" from the Opposition) If the land was useful at present for small settlers, why did not the Government make roads as they had done to the runs of their own friends (hear hear). As he had no intention of making the question affect the portion of the Ministry he would beg to withdraw his motion after the assurance of the Premier.

Mr Macandrew objected and the motion was pressed to a division the result being :— For the motion .. 29 Against it 29 There was great excitement on the announcement that it was a tie. The Speaker gave his casting vote with the Noes so as to admit of further discussion.

The House adjourned at 5.30. p.m,

On the question "That the Standing Orders be suspended" : Ayes, 37. —Messrs. Baigent, Bastings, Barff, Brandon, J. C. Brown, Bunny, Burns, Bntton, Curtis, De Lautour, Dignan, Fisher, Sir George Grey, Messrs. Hamlin, Joyce, Kennedy, Laraach, Lusk, Macandrew, Mac farlane, Montgomery, Murray, Nahe, O'Rorke, Rees, Kowe, Seaton, Shrimpski, Stevens, Stout, Swanson, Tole, Thompson, Wakefiold, Mason, R. G. Wood, W. Wood. Noes, 28.—Messrs. Andrew, Atkinson, Ballance, Bowen, Carrington, Cox, Fitzroy, Gibbs, Henry, Hunter, Hursthouse, John son, Kelly, Manders, SirD. McLean, Messrs G. McLean, Moorhouse, Murray-Aynsley, Pyke, Eeynolds, Richardson, Richmond, Seymour, Sharp, Stafford, Tawhiti, Tesche maker, Sir J. Vogel. On the subsequent motion : Ayes, 29.—Messrs. Barff, Brandon, J. C, Brown, Burns, Button, Curtis, De Lautour, Dignan, Fisher, Sir G. Grey, Messrs Hamlin, Joyce, Lusk, Macandrew, Macfarlane, Mont gomery, Murray, Nahe, O'Rorke, Rees, Rowe, Seaton, Shrimpski, Stout, Swanson, Tole, Thompson, R. G. Wood, W. Wood. Noes, 29.—Messrs. Andrew, Atkinson, Ballance, Bowen, Carrington, Cox, R. Douglas, Gibbs, Henry, Hunter, Hursthouse, Johnston, Kelly, Kennedy, Sir D. McLean, Messrs G. MeLean, Moorhouse, Murray- Aynsley, Pearce, Reynolds, Richardson, Richmond, Seymour, Sharp, Stafford, Ta whiti, Sir J. Vogel, Messrs. Williams, Wool cock.

THIS DAY.

Tne Sitting Last Night.

Mr. Kollestoa Regrets not being in a Position to Save the , Speaker's Vote.

Smart Passage of Arms.

After the dinner adjournment, Sir Julius Vogel asked leave to make a short explana tion. On moving the adjournment of the House, he proceeded to lecture the new members on the danger of being entrapped into positions adverse to the Government. His remarks seemed to be rather resented. He then accused Sir George Grey of an im proper surprise, and also of lobbying to get up a sudden attack. Sir George Grey replied nothing, but Mr Kolleston, who was just sworn in, desired also to make an explanation. He said he objected to surprises. He said he never was more surprised and also disgusted in his life than on hearing of the Gazette notice, which he characterised as an audacious breach of faith with the country and the House. He quoted from blue books the pledge of Dr Pollen last session, that nothing more would be done without an Act in the Assembly. He concluded by regretting that he was not b worn in time to give his vote, and so saved the Speaker the trouble. The speech produced a marked effect on members.

Sir Julius Vogel then got leave to make more explanations, and gave his idea of the Piako transaction, speaking of the unimpeachable character of Mr Russell, which created much laughtei. He said the Piako Swamp busi ness was not more illegal than a dozen other transactions of the Government in land, and continued laughter followed which evidently annoyed him greatly. Sees Twits Yogel about the Choral Hall Ezit. Mr. Rees challenged Sir Julius Vogel to shew one legal opinion in favour of the action, taken, and quoted from the pro

ccedings of last Assembly the opinion of tho Crown Prosecutor, the only lawyer examined, that the proceedings were illegal. He created a good deal of amusement by his description of the Choral Hall meeting, and Sir Julius Vogel's refusal to bandy wor,cto with popular orators. Sir Julius Vogol denied thj* positively. Prefer? 63 againsf the Sir G&rge Q-rey Declares Was to the Death- Sir George Grey utterly denied having lobbied or spoken to any except two personal friends on the subject of his motion. He said ho lelied on the honesty of the new House, and was proud to find it was hot in vain. He spoke eloquently and indignantly on the question of surprise, and said he would devote all he had, and, if need be, the remainder of his life to opposing the dis honest actions of the Government.

Major Atkinson made a very violent and angry speech abusing Sir George Grey and all who acted with him. He said the extraor dinary consideration and moderation of the Government was shown by waiting nine months from the close of last session before issuing a proclamation.

Mr Stout and Mr Holies ton got up and by reference to Hansard and proceedings shewed that Major Atkinson was wrong on every matter of fact mentioned.

_ The House then adjourned till Wednesday night.

Effect of the Contest

The proceedings of yesterday have done much injury to the Government. The new members' confidence is greatly shaken, es pecially the West Coast men, two of whom at least are likely to «o in with the Opposi tion, although Mr Richmond is a Govern ment man.

Mr Rowe made an out-spoken, manly speech ; it was short and much applauded. Sir Robert Douglas is to move the address in reply on Wednesday next. He looks lonely and unhappy. Mr Murray-Aynsley, who was to have moved it, somehow mis carried. It is said that tlie effer has gone begging round new members.

The Auckland Phalanss "United.

Except Cox, Whitaker, Williams, and Douglas, Auckland members are likely to bo very united. Yesterday's proceeedings have done much to bring them together. Macfar lane and Bees may be seen like lion and lamb together, while Swanson sits smiling paternally on the scene.

It is said there is to be a caucus of Govern ment supporters at Sir Julius Vogel's on Monday. The Government looked alarmed and astonished by the attitude of the new members and tbe want of deference shewn to Sir Julius Vogel by the speeches. Times are changed, and a change of Government, is openly canvassed on all sides.

This Afternoon.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Ministers Considering Resigna-

Tien

The supporters of the Government at a meeiing held this afternoon, urgently re quested Ministers not to resign office. Ministers have not yet decided- on ' their course of action.

Last Night's Discussion. The House of Representatives resumed at 7.30., when Sir Julius Vogel obtained leave for a select committee to consider certain provisions of the Disqualification Act as to their effect upon the two recent elections. Sir Julius Vogel then referred to the irregular way in which the bnsiness of the House had been commenced by going into a debate before the address in reply to a speech from the throne. He thought such course was wanting in the respect due to the representative of her Majesty. He then moved the adjournment of the House till Wednesday next at 7.30 p.m. In doing so, he referred to the in advisability of allowing surprises such as had been perpetrated that afternoon. Such practices would make members' labors at the session perfect slavery. They could never for a moment feel safe. The action of Sir George Grey had been irregular inconsiderate and without precedent. Any Government ought to expect that at least reasonable aotice should be given them of any business to be brought forward. Mr- Rolleston explained that he would have voted agaiast Government that after noon, but not having been sworn he ab stained from speaking or voting. Sir Julius Vogel gave his version of the Piako Swamp transaction, which was to the effect that, taking the circumstances of the case into consideration, the sale was a good one, and many people whose opinions were entitled to weight, thought Mr Russell rash in going into it, and also that it was carried out only on the advice of the Law Officers of the Crown.

Discussion having been then re-opened, Mr Rees, Sir George Grey, Major Atkinson, Mr Stout, and Mr McLean spoke to the question, and the House adjourned,

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Crushings

The Black Angel Tribute crushed 901bs for 34oza I2dwts. The Ceserea, Tapu, has lOoza 12dwts. Trial sample from Ohinemuri gave 4dwts 3prt from lib. /r The Rising Star has 7ozs 15dwts. '■'•■ The Middle Star Tribute specimens yielded 12ozs lOdwts.

The Twenty-fifth of February has llozs 7dwts. The Una loz 2dwts.

The Kuranui Tribute from 521b3 obtained 49ozb 7dwts.

The Thames Representation

It is rumoured that Mr J. E. Macdonald Mayor, will be a candidate for the Thames at the ensuing election.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Union Beach Crushing.—2.ooo Ounces Gold. Union Beach —The retorts are not off the fiae. The cleaning up for the fortnight will, however, give over two thousand ounces of gold. B 3.15. p.m. The retorting for the Union Beach is just finished, and the result is 1,970 ozs. re torted gold, with 30 to 40 ozs. more to come. The Carnatic is getting more gold, and ranking among the best of the mines. The lona is much thought of.

ROTORUA.

(From our own Correspondent.) v This day. Sudden Death of a Constable. Constable Bailey was found dead in bed this morning. The supposed cause is conges tion of lungs. Instructions have been sent to bury him here. He had no medical attendance.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Monster Friendly Societies Gathering. A meeting of the members of the Friendly Societies last night was largely .{attended; 170 were present, besides representatives from all inland societies. About one thou sand in all were represented. The principal speakers were Mr Carter (late M.P.C., Wel lington), Messrs Harding and Garner. There

is a strongfeeling here against the Friendly societies Bill, and it is thought the session, when party strife is dominant, is not the time to legislate on such a great jjsocial q ics tion, The Hawke's Bay members leave per vity of .Francisco.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Agency.)

This day. Arrived : Anne Armitage, barque, from London, 130 days out; alfwell.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day, Ksitangata Coal Mine.

The opening of the Kaitangata railway and coal miue was celebrated yesterday, Tho seam is twenty seven fcefc thick and of ex cellent quality.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Financial Position of the Province-

The Hon. Mr. Fitzherbert has published a statement with regard to the financial posi tion of the province, now that its entity is about to cease. The snbstance of the docu ments is to tho effect that the assets of the province are more than double its liabilities, or, to use a trade expression, it can pay 40s in the pound. This is exclusive of large blocks of land in the province on which considerable sums have been expended to wards the extinguishment of the native title, and the negotiations of Several of which are almost completed.

NATURE'S CHEMISTRY. Mr Josiali Martin, head master of the Model Train ing School guve an admirable lecture last evening' oil this wide subject, with experiments and diagrams and photographic illustrations on the screen, oihi hit.ed by Mr Dennes. The chair was taken by the Hon. Colonel lUnltain. Key. Mr Ashwell opened with prayer, in conformity With the laws of tho In stitute. The Chairman, in a few words, introduced the talented lecturer to the audience, who was greeted with cheers on risinpr to his task. Mr Martin mug! have been at immense trouble and labour in getting up this lepture, as the number of glass instru ments for experimentalising evidenced. Mr Martin said that his subject was so wide that he wad at liberty to wander over the whole domain of natura, and from thi3 world to others; but he would rot tire the pa tienco cf his atidieneo by ftttomptiilg such an appar ently endless work; ho would coulino his lecture to the history of a piece of limostono, and shew the important part it and its constituents play in the chemistry of nature. Mr Martin then wont on to prove this by experiments and illustrations, and es pecially by a ponud of coal, which, if composed of pure carbon, should raise the temperature of 12 gjllons of water from GO to 212 degrao3, and would mako that quantity of water boil. The lecturer threw out many useful hints to tbe ladies in respect ef domestic economy, ■which were accepted with &roat good humour. The lecture throughout was full of instruction in connectiou with the vonderful economies of Fature in obedience to divine law. While the views were displayed on the screen, several beautiful and appropriate hymns were sung by Mr Howard and his daughters The views repre sented some of the old Abbeys of Kngland, such as Netley Abbey near Southampton ; tho contemplative resort of Dr Watts when a boy ; also of the Niagara, and Natural Bridge from Mr Dennes's collection ; several views of Westminster from Mr Crook' 3 port folio ; and four views of Rotornahana, taken by Mr Steeie, of I'ulmsn's Photographic Booms. All the views shewn wore directly in connection with tbe lecture, and were described by Mr Martin, who con clude! his excellent lec.uro with the lesson to the young1 which he intended his lecture to convoy, namely that they should do their part in the work of tho world, in whatever position Providence had placed them, honestly and unselfishly, and without murmuring. Mr Wm Baxter kindly gave his ser vices as accompanyist, and his exertions weio much appreciated" A. voto of thanks to tha lecturer, who acknowledged his indebtedness to Mr Dennes, and tho singera, brought the entertainment to a close.

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.

The complimentary benefit to Mr Eugene Mathieson, the " boneless boy," at tho Princs of Wales Theatre | was successful last evening, Tho members of the Naval Brigade Variety Troupo rendered fessislance, and m.-.ny of our popular local vocalists lent their voices to the harmony of the occasion. Miss Amy Thornton volunteered !i sont< and dance, which stirred tho enthusiasm of the house. Miss Ash sang a pretty ballad, and Messrs Bortio and Rice gave " Ihe Happy Little Nigs " in their happiest style. We have not space at command to enumerate the various performers and their work in connection with this entertainment, but may state the whole was un exceptionable, and will bo repeated with some additions this evening. The feats of the Boneless Dor and his brother were vory remarkable, and the orchestra was in excjllont time. PANOPTICON. We anticipate a groat treat on Monday evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Mr Skinner is not a i stranger amongst us, and his vocal talent and good taste in selecting; from the Mterature of the age, leads us to bolieve that the characters of Charlcß Dickonß (Mr Clark's favorite author), will be presented on Monday evening In a stylo that will bo really acceptable to the people. It is such exhibitions as that of Mr Skinner which does so much in familiarizing an author, aud shewing what he really did for the advancement and convenience of the community at large. There are always a large pro portion of the people that never read. Wo believe that Shakespeare would not h&ve beon known so universally, had his dramas morely bten published and never acted. It was by the efforts of tho actor and artist that Shakespeare's Hamlet, Othello, lear, and Falstaff. were brought into intimate acquaintance with the people. Dickens himself, would not have had such a successful start in life had not the immortal Pickwick been suggested to his mind by the humorous portrait by Seymour, the poor artist, who died in poverty before the trial of Pickwick, who ordered the widow to prepare his " chops and tomato sauoo." which assisted the widow's cause and lightened tho pretty innocent's pocket of damages. Wo notice that Mr Skinner has selected his subjects from every work of the great novelist, in connection with all the leading characters and scenes; bo that the Panopticon will iiot be dull for want of variety. The humorous, sentimental, pathetic, with all those phases of the human character which Dickens described so ably and so well, will be pleasantly and picturesquely presented to tho audience, associated with music and descriptive talk. SKATING KINK. The skating rink, now so popular in Engl'sh cities, was tried laat evening in the City Hall with fair success. A number of gentlemen attended by special invitation of Messrs Cook and company, and many tried their luck with the patent rolle? skates. A good deal of laughter was provoked at the oxpenso of those who ventured and fell, a few mishaps were to be ex pected by the inexperienced There were a few ladies in attendance, but none of them incurred tho risk of a fall. When better known, the rink may find favor with the young'portion of the Auckland nublio. TONIC SOL-PA CONCERT."

A tea-meeting and entertainment in connection with the Tonic Sol-Fa Union took place last evening in the Wellesley-street Baptist School-room, and was attended by a considerable audience and success other wise. After tea Mr Ewington was called to the chair, and performed his part in a business-like manner. A choir of members of the Union, under Mr C. Bloom fteld, sang a number ol interesting pieces, and read ings were given by Messrs Ewington, "Wells, Bloom field, and Cranwell.

Mr D. Cope, professor of music, will give a miscel laneous concert on Monday evening next in the City Hall. The concert will consist of ballad 3, operatic songs, vocal duets, and choice musical selections. We notices that Mrs Cope, Missos Wood and Ash, and other ladies will appear; also, Messrs Harding, Davey, and Burnham. Mr Copo will give some grand violin performances, and Mr and Miss Turrell will assht in the instrumental department. Mr D. Pox, the renowned delineator of human eccentricities and unrivalled local dancer, will give his much-admired marble-pedestal dance. The programme is liberal and full of promise, and at the close a quadrille party will be formed for the stilly hours of night.

It will be seen that Tuesday, the 27th i inst., is the night fixed for the first of Mdlle. de Murska's concerts at the Choral Hall. As the time draws near, great public interest is centred in these approaching musical treats. Mr Medcalfe, the agent, will arrive in Auckland in a few days. Mr. Seaman, of Edwardea-street, has shewn us a cvt'iosity in thi form of an egg, containing a smailer egg within it. This was laid by a brahma-pootra fowl, and weiged 4J ounces. The advocates of temperance are exerting themselves against the attempt being made through the Assembly to legalise Sunday trading, and have prepared a memorial to the House of Representatives, which will be placed at the doors of the various places of worship to-morrow. Sixteen clergymen of the Church of England have promised to make special reference to the subject from the pulpit. Ii; is hoped that the petition will be very largely signed, Another peti tion fco the Licensing Bench at Helensville, relative to the Wairoa hotels, is also in course of signiture.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY MAY. 18 .



O A L T ! SALT! Ex ' England's Glory :' 30 tons Fine, 20 tons Coarse Ft 'Vall-jo.' 80 tons Fine, 20 tons-Coarse FOE SALE BY G. W. OWEN & CO. June 17,1876 \



TTNITED MetLodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Vay —MorniDg at 11; Evening at G. 30. npHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine JL Servico at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning: "St. Paul in Antioch: The origin and meaning of the Christian Name." Evening: " Christ Glorifying God." TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services,' '»-' Lorne-strcet Hall, conducted by Samuel Eflfior, B. A., Jiitio IS.— Morning: " The Philanthropy of thn Gospel.." Evening: "How Evil began, how it- begins ?~i this world, and how it may be con quered." pHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, \J Cook-street. —Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, O.yO p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, 7.30 p.m. Subject: "Jesus, a Prince and Saviour." ■\TEWTON HALL.—Subject for to -1 ™ morrow evening—"The Apostolic appeal to Christians on Drinking Habita." Come one, come all. No collections. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, ■&- Erhvardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Ecv W. Harris; Evening, at 0.30, Rev W. Tinsloy. PRTMTTIVE . Methodist Chapel, JL Shcridan-streot.—Morning, at 11 o'clock, Eev Roy. W. Tinsley; Evening, at half-past C, Eev. W. TI arris. "\TORTH SHORE.—Wcsleyan Ser _L *i vices, Devon port Hall.—Morning, at 11, Rev. W J. Wallis; Evening, at 0.30, Key W. Kirk. IE E. B, Mtzpatrick does not cull and pay his debt, his Tools will bo sold to dofray expenses.—F. Smith, Bootmaker, Newton. WANTP.D Known, that the Eoh Roy Old Highland Whisky can he obtained atthf Albert Hotel Bars and Bottle Department, Queen-street. tTpTAItfTED Known, that Henko's v T Pi'lan Medal Stone Gin can bo obtained at the Albert Uotel Baro and Bottle Dopartrnont, Queen street. __ WANTED— Orders for the AUCK LAND RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-street, next Black & Co.'s Boot Factory. Inks of all colours always on hand. 117"ANTED, a Bootmaker accus- V v tomed to Calonial wmk. A good chance for a single man—Apply to tho Wypyard Hotel. TO ANTED, a Baker.—Jobn Lamb, »7 No 1, Queen-street ANTED, a Boy able to Milk ami mako hiinsalf nsrful in garden; must bo;\rd at home—Mr Earl, Newmarket. \fcf ANTED to Purchase, a good ";- second-hand t.atho and Circular Saw—ThO3 J Harbutt, old Echo office, Shortland-streot. "O7"A_ITED, small Lathe and Chuck. V V —Address, stating price, to 0, this ollice. ANT_L\ a General Servant for Farmers' Hotel, Drury; must bo a good laundress.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, Queen-street WANTED to SELL, Bags. No offnr refused.—W, Crowthor, corner of Lome and Wellesley-streets. \M ANTED to SELL, 30 dozen V / first choice Josephine Kid Gloves, from Is Cd, 2s, and 2s Cd-W Eyre, Enniskillen House, Vlcioria strest. WANTED, a Compositor, 15 to 18, for a country journal; wages, 30s per week. Apply by letter, with references, to this office. ANTED, a respectable elderly psrson as General Servant for tho Waika o; references required.—Mrs Sharpe, Graf ton Boad. ' WANTED, a good Servant where another is kept; wash ana cook; references required.—Apply to Mrs Euok, Parnoll, during the forenoon. W" ~ ANTKD to Soil, cheap, a-first class Boarding House (froehold) in one of tha principal streets of tho city.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. Wj ANTED, strong Boys -for the V V Boot Trade'—Apply to Garrott Bros.-, Dub lin V. -ot Factory, Wakefleld-strcot. ' , v \k /ANTED, Custotnerai; to know * T that I supply the vorj^'Beit Tweeds and Cloths in their ordered garments, at a moderata price^--_J__l_jrd_T^h___SOj^H_T_J_AP__ WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to executa all kinds of [ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED, Old Gold and Silver. Highest price given at James Cook's, corner of Wyndham and Albert-streets. WANTED Everybody to Know, tflat the undersigned has mado a still further Large Reduction in hi 3 Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Kein Br'dles. 9s 6d each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Od each; all other goods proportionately cheap, to mako room for larice shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly duo.—W.S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Qneen-atroct. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. WANTED Known, Jno. C. Ckragh, Machinist, Masftfield's Bnildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sowing Machines in the pio vinco. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model bteam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s Cd. A few First-class Lock-stitch Sowing Machines for sale. WANTED Known, that G-. Hold ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced pricen, being forced to clear out present large Btooks. :rANTED Known, I am now as busy as ever. Pantheon Measurements ar Hard to Beat.—J. FORD. WANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, Shera'B new Warehouse. T¥7ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green * t is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschlas, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c, &c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater ' Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers spocial advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street 3nd Breakwater Road. AJM TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Bigh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repalii to all machines properly done. Steam Ganges repaired, tested, and adjusted. AMED~SWWN. —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 day and wood. Real Meerschaum, different patterns. India-rubber Pouches, various sizes and all prices. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Venus, Golden i,eaf, 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, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the number* Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio ana other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Rxiler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN", that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering v«ry cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4s 6d, ss, and «a; warranted to Hve satisfaction or the money returned. B_~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses and ?Si£?__ l _S£S_ Bti aeariy oppos"e the TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. '.lid Pb*?.i Register will bo Closed from nwm of Monday, , M 19th mat, until 10 amofWetolr the 21st mst. *' J. FRIAH CLARKE, Auckland, June 15,1876. Secretary. NOTICE.— Business will be Closed on Satnrday, June 17, until 4 pm—H L i-osseniskie, Tailor and Habit Maker, Shortlknd afreet. uu



WANTED, a steady young Man as Booking Clork to Auctioneer; good refer ences required.—M. Jones and Co. WASTED, a Boy about 12 or 13, to jurist on a Bread Cart.—Apply to Roller son and Carlow, Bakers, Nelson-street. W" ANTED, the Public to call and inspect ray New Tweeds add Coatings for Winter wenr. They ate first-class in quality, mode rate in price, and can tie made in the best stylo of the day, at the P.ANTIJEON- J. Ford. ANTED, Customers for Trousers to Measure at 15s, warranted shrunk, well made, and a perfect fit.—J KORD, ThoJPantheon. WANTED to Sell, cheap, a flfst class Stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Tics, Braces, Belts, etc., at Tho PyNiHaOji—J. FORD. T&TORTH SHORE.—A newly-erected Villa JJv (7 rooms), with every convenience for a email family, To Let.—Enquire of Mr G- Sibbin, Auckland, or O. Mays, Devonport. FOR Positive Sale,' at a low price, a really comfortable and well finished Eight roomed House, with good outbuildings, and a ■well cultivatpd f monoid garden, fiO x 200frwt, mono of tho most convenient parts of Jfoußonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queon-stroet. OR SALE, off Drake-street, an.l only a few minutes walk from Queen-street, a good Four-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotment. Prico, only £130 cash,—J. M, Lennox, Estate Agont, Auckland. JO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, low rent and in good order—Apply M. Foley, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. TO LTiT7 in Painell, a Butcher's Shop.—Apply to T. Johnson, Windsor Castle HoteL 0 LET, a four-roomed Cottage, Bs. per week.—Apply to F. Hanken, corner of Union Terrace, Union-street. rpO LET, a Verandah House in JL William-street, Rent low.—Apply to " Typo," office of this paper. HpO SELL or LET, a seven-roomed -i- House, on Alten Road, with register grates and oven in kitchen,—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, 42, Queen-street, HMO LET, three or four rooms, with -a every convenience, at alow rent—Apply at this ofllco. mo LET, a two-stalled Stable with JL cart shed.—Apply corner of Wyndham and Hobson-Btreet. «£^_ TCTLET, Tragoe Villa, Eden Cres cent, next but one to Wynyara House.—Apply on tho premises. rpo LET, a House in Alten Road, J containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Co'.eman at J. Cosgrave and Co.'a. ORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Five roomed Cottage, beautifully situated on Lake Eoad, about two minutes walk from Devonport Wharf, lately occupied by Mr W. H. Trevarthen.— Apply to Mr Trevarthen, Hobson-streot, or E. and R. Duder, North Shore. A LARGE Open Boat, sails, oars, 4c, for £I— J W Carr, noxt Gasworks, rpOWJtf OF OxSEHUNGA DISTRICT. The innnal Mooting of the Ratepayers of this District will be held In the Hall. onehunga, at 7 o'clock pm, on Monday, 3rd, July, 187(5, j. d. Jackson, Chairman. A L. V. A.—Members can obtain X_L» their Certificates at tho British Hotol.—H. FtTLIjEK, Secretary. &£. T 0.0. F., M.TL, A.D. rite') 1' '! S'^J^^/)p^r Loyal Fount^n op FEiENDsinr jfpg r, -__# J»- VARIETY 'ENTERTAINMENT AND QUADRILLE PARTY For the BENEFIT of tho Widows and Orphans of the late Bros. Smith akd Mattison, wUI bo held in the LORNE-STREKT HALL, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 20, 187 G. Doors open.at 7.30; to commence at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats. 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Ga'.lery, Is. Ladies and Gentlemen of First and Second Seats only, admitted to Dance. BRO. E. W. WAED, Manager. E. S. OVERTON, Secretary. ATURD AY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At 7.30 O'Clock. Programmo to consist of Solos, Duets, and Glees. Admiasion-rONK PISNHY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. N.B.— All Music must bo returned by Wednesday, to bo properly numbered and entered previously to re-issuing tho same.—By order. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. See. „ «L* I^OR NAPIER ■*W^\f %_ DIRECT. ;Vv-,W,,\ &• Tho ' BS SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave on TUESDAY next, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager POR WAITJKTJ. j'' "^ TAM 0' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— MONDAY, 19th Juno, at 3 pm WEDNESDAY, 2lßt June, at 3.30 pm, taking goods for Pollock settlement FRIDAY, 23ra June, at 4.30 pm Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union B.S. do.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. «J3fcgk np IME-TABLE S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Monda-r, 19th, noon Tuesday, 20th, 3 pm Wednesday, 21st, 2pm Thursday, 22nd, 6pm Friday, 23rd, 3 pm Saturday, 24th, 8 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5« ; Return. 7a. M. NICCOL, Agenti June 10, 1576. HAVE ON S A L E: Cement Plaster of Pavi3 Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANB * .TENKINSON. Victoria-street East. HHENDEBS will be received by the X undersigned up to SATURDAY, 24th June, for Hewing and Sawing Timber at the Hauraki Mill, Thames, according to the specification, copies of ■which may be seen either at the office of the under signed, Auckland; Mr H. C. Gillespie, Grahamstown: or at the Mill. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. mo BUILDERS. , Tenders required for the Erection of a two-storey Building on the Ponsonby Road. Plans and specifica tions to be seen at my office until Monday, the 26th inst, at noon. W. P. HAMMOND, Architect. Shortland-atrect. Public Works OfiSce, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 2G, 1876. IJWDERS are invited for the Erec »■ tion of a Central Prison, at Now Plymouth, in the Province of Taranaki. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may ba seen at tho offices of the Colonial Architect. Wellington ; and at the District Engineer's offices] Auckland Tenders addresaed to tho Hon. the Minister foi Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders fOl Central Prison," will be received at the office of th< undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 12tl day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided thi oijginai tender and deposit are lodged with the neares Diatrict Engineer at the time above specified. TLe lowest or any tender nor necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H.t CLAYTON,



AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Exhibition in the Museum Buildings will be continued as usual until SATURDAY, June 17. The doors will be open from 12 noon to 5.30 p.m., [ and from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. At 8 p.m., Mr. J. Martin will e^'o au Explanatory I Discourse on the Electric Telegraph, illustrated with Experiments. Mr. Crook will then continue the Exhibition of his Magnificent Views. Admission at tho Doors, Is. Children under the care of adults fbkb to the Early Opening. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. T)RJNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Grand Panopticon Charles Dickons Char] ts Diclccns Grand Panopticon PiiißroiPAK Sopkano Mrs. MITCHELL Exprossly engaged to sing the Vocal Gems incidental to GKAND PANOPTICON! Mn. R. L. SKINNER, Tenor, N.S.W. Exhibition Concert, in appropriate Descriptive Songs, &c.; Supported by the German Lirdkrtafaii, Orpiikus Glrb Club, and cliohus of twbnty-fivk voices ! Grand Finale (All Nations), Introducing "Die Wccht Am Khein," "Marsellalse," "Star Spangled Banner," "Hule Britannia,1' "God Save the Queen." Full Band and Chorus! OPENING NIGHT, MONDAY. T7WNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. %m Juno 30. —'' British Colonization." — Eev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Key. Dr. Wallis. Jnly 28. —*' Our Centuiy."—H. Worthfagton, Esq. August 4.—"Socratis: his anticipations of Chris tianity,"—Eev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Eev. W. Tinsley. September 22.—T0 be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October 6.—" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced.—Eev. 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, 3a each, apply to the Librarian. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Eooms. T\ I^ T? V H A L I. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 19. j ME. D. COPE (PROFESSOR OF MUSIC) Will give a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT! PROGRAM ME :- Grand Duet (pianoforte)—Masaniello (Sydney Smith) —Mr Turrell, jun., and Miss Tucrell Song—The Warrior Bold (S. Adams)—Mr Skinner Song—Beautiful Days of tho Past—Miss Woods Song—Gailants of England—Mr C. Harding Sonfe— Waiting for Me—Mrs Cope (violin obligato by Mi Cope) 3omic Song—Mr H. Davey Duet—Home to our Mountains (Verdi)— Mrs Copo and Mr C- Harding Song—The Moon hath raised hor lamp Above (Bene dict)—Mr Barnham Selection for Violin, Clarionet, and Piano—L'Elisire D'Amore—Mr D. Cope, Mr Turrell, jun., and Miss Turrell Interval. The Celebrated Mauble Pedestal Dance—Mb. D. FOX Song—ln Vain, though banished from my Heart (A. Mellon)—Mr O. Harding Song—The Anchor's Weighed—Miss Woods Solo (violin)-Keel Row and Variations—Mr D. Cope Sorig—The magic of Music (Levey)—Mrs D Cops Duet—The Last Links are Broken—Miss Woods and Mr Ryan Eccentric Delineation—Dancing Mad—Mk. D. FOX. To be followed by a Select Quadrille Pabtv to the Ladies and Gentlemen of First and Second Seats only. Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. T^E MURSKA'S CONCERTS ; ' AT TDK CHORAL HALL. OPENING NIGHT—JULY 27. HA. C. B. SOCIETY, c ONEHFNGA BRANCH, No 89. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of the above Branch will be celebrated by a SOIREE, to be held in St Mary's Hall,Onehunga,on TUESDAY July 4. Dancing: to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s Cd; Single, ss. O. LUCAS, Secretary. NEW I^RESS TyTATEKTALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOE THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COM PRISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WIWOEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted aa decidedly the Best Wearing in tho Market. , THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ABE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A. VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to bo SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins i to match, ana the Pries very reasonable. ! NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS 1 Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. t f _. 3 1 EEAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS, 3s 11d PEE YAB ' H. ATKINS. J"^—- ■■■■•■• •■•..-, .Vjß^



FIVE SHEEP have been running in my Pacutoeli for tm weeks. If not claimed ' within seven days wi 1 be sold to pay expenses. No visable brand —Norman McDonald, tapatoitoi. Carpenters.—Tenders will be re^ 8 ceived until noon of Thursday, June 20, for tho eolion of a Three-roomea Verandah Cottage.—For rticulars apply to J. wichmenn, Sale-street, Free man's Bay, between Adelaide and Contre'-atreetß. T^ O T I C E All accounts against me to be sent in by July Ist, 1876, for settlement, previous to my t king posses-* sion of the Metropohtnu Ilolei, Quetni-Rtreet. J. H. GBATTAN. 14th June, IS7C. , TUESDAY, JUNE 20, NOON. 1,349 CASES P R U I .Till 15 BAGS POTATOES! 250 CASES JAM!!! Ex ' Bella Maey,' from Hobakt Town. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. Tuesday next, at noon, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF XV. APPLES 4.ND PEAKS. APPLES. . Brana. No. Fre"chCrabs,ScarletPearniains-; X J- SO Blue Pearmains, Priestly Wei- jf TT \ an llngtons { JL / 80 New York Pippin, Stone Pippin -f XX I 108 Golden Harveys, Gooseberry ( ) Pippins, Golden Kussets,-{ W }71 Stunners, Crow's Eggs ( ) Lemon Pippins, Bradcock's f ,TD in ■<> \ on Nonpareils \ arrow over J American, Adams's Peamiains^ C [• 200 Norfolk Beanfins, Rhode Is and/ TA > ~„ Greenings....! ( J0 / 40 Olaygate Pearmains, Englißhj „„ ) ~ Kusßets :...."... 1 RH f42 Newton Pippins, Kibutono Pip-( TR \ «r» pins ( " f v Blenheim Orange, Pearson's f „ I on Plate ?....., \ H t W Hubbard's Pearmains, Margin- f THL I 50 teen, Barley Bussets, Devon--! I > 282 Bliire, &o. (JWinOJ 130 PEAKS. / JM 46 x/o VM 30 St. Germain, St. Lawrence, I a 'an Black Achan, Easter Burrie,-< c )■ w Uvesdale, Catalac 1W 32 I *WG J Cases ......1319'' A—ls sacks Silver-skin Potatoes Johnson Bros—2oo cases Jams, lib ting assoitea Wilson & Co.— 50 ditto ditto ditto. R. AKTH UR, , vtj Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart, Queen-strict. MONDAY, JUNE 19. CITY MAET. EETAIL STOCK DRAPERY, BOOTS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, &c. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HA.YE received instructions to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, A Retail Stock, Without Reserve. Terms Cash. TUESDAY, JUNE 20. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the City Mart, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'oiock, A Large Parcel of New and Seasonable Drapery, Clothing, &c Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JUNE 19. SALE OF GREEN FRUITS, JAMS, HOPS, TIMBER, &c. NOW LANDING. Ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town. H. S. MEYERS & CO. WILL sell by auction, on the above date, at their Stores, 287 cases ( Choice APPLES, consisting of Stono Pippins, lUpstones, Stunner Pippins, French Crabs, Nonpareil, Russetts, Golden Harvey's;1 &c, &o. 200 cases Knight's calobrated Tin Jams 50 cases Knight's celebrated Jar Jams 20 bales 187G Hops 10 superior Opposum Rugs, .■-,•: Also, Bx Natal Queen: 10,000 feet Tasmania Hardwood Timber (Assorted sizes). ' Terms at Bale. MONDAY, JUNE 19, SALE of Fruits, Jams, Rugs, &c, now landing, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town. Particulars in future issue. H. S. MEYERS & CO. Arctloneera. B. TONES.] [JR. O. OAER. MONDAY, JUNE 19. , r m MILNER'S PATENT FIREPROOF SAFE. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, at 11 o'clock, t Milner's Patent Fireproof Safe, 2 x 2.2 x 3,3 fee __ high. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i B. TONES.] [R. O. OABR MONDAY, JUNE 19. HOUSE OF 10 EOOMS, ALTEN ROAD, For Removal. b. tones & co. •■ HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, Two-storipd HOUSE of 10 apartments, Alten Rbafl, adjoining Presbyterian Church. To be Removed. ~:;. i ) Sale on Premises at 12 o'clock noon; ' TUESDAY, JUNE 20. ~ 500 VOLUMES BO O X S. TIHE subscribers will sell at the mart, ~, ,- Port-street. on Tuesday next, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, About 600 VOLUMES BOOES — Biographical Works, Encyclopedias, Works of Fiction. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. « TUESDAY, JUNE 20, A. At Eleven o'clock. FRUIT AND JAMS, EX BELLA MARY. GEO. W. BINNEY • i WILL sell by public auction, at 11 M t o>clock snarp. at the Exchange. Auction HP — 80 cases APPLES-Golden Harvey, French Crabß, Scarlet Pearmains, Stone Pippins, New Town and New York Pippins. ■ 260 cases lib Tin Jams 30 cases Jar Jams 10 cases J^lb Tina Jams Hawkins— ■■ ■ i>> i \) \,*\\ ■ 60 casealftTiDß Janw ?.L 40 caaes Tart Fruits l B— Incases Apples—Stone Pippins, Wellington ,- . Pippins, New York Pippins ana ~".. ' , Bipston. & url ' \2~L im - ...