fflE EVENING STAK. JULY 1, 1870.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATBE. Lessees ... Messrs. Stuart O'Brien, and J. M. Loed. Scenic Artists ... Messrs. Frank Varley and Thornton. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, July 1, JOINT BENEFIT OF MR. & MRS. L. McGOWAN.. Mr. and Mrs. Lachlan McGowan kindly solicit the patronage and support of their friends, and the public generally, on the occa sion of this their first Benefit in Auckland, when will be presented Lord Lytton's Favour ite Play of MONEY! Sir John "Vesey, Bart.... Mr. Musgrave Alfred Evelyn Mr. Stuart O'Brien Sir Fredrick Blount ... Mr. B. N. Jones Henry Greaves, Esq. Mr. L. McGowan Benjamin Stout ... Mr. W. Ryan _..._,_ _ (By a Gentleman Old Member > * Amateur Clara Douglas Mrs. Walter Hill Georgina Vesey ... Miss T. Warne Lady Franklin ... Mrs. L. McGowan In order to give effect to the Great CLUB SCENE in this piece, the entire Stage will be thrown open, and a number of gentlemen of Auckland have in a kindly manner signified their intention of being present on the Stage. BY EXPRESS DESIRE, The Orchestra will play the New Overture written by R. S. Anderson, Esq., and entitled, "LA CHAMBER DES DEPUTES." The whole to conclude with a new and ori ginal Burlesque Extravaganza, entitled THE BABES IN THE WOOD. Tommy ... ... ... Mr. L. McGowan Sally Mrs. L. McGowan (Sir Rowland's Nephew and Neice, very dread ful children indeed.) Dress Circle, ss. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, One Shilling. SATURDAY, A GREAT BILL! DICK TURPIN, THE BOLD HIGHWAYMAN! And other Entertainments. THEATRE ROYAL i THE GOURLAY FAMILY, j SIX FAREWELL PERFORMANCES; prior to leaving New Zealand, com-; mencing on SATURDAY EVENING, the! 2nd July.—Fo? particulars see future an nouncements. Entire change of programme each evening. Admission, 3s, 2s, and Is. ENTERTAINMENT. A MUSICAL and LITERARY ENTER TAINMENT, in aid of the All Saints' Church, will be given in the City Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING, 14th July. Particulars in a future issue. THE CELEBRATED AMERICAN GLASS-BLOWERS WILL SHORTLY APPEAR IN AUCKLAND. H. PEACHMAN, Agent. HONOLULU FLOSS. BEDS and PILLOWS, equal to Feathers at W. R. Hay ward's, Victoria-street. ' TENDERS FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO LIGHTHOUSES. Superintendent's Ofiice, Auckland, 27th June, 1870. mENDERS will he received at this office X until noon of MONDAY, the 25th day of July next, from persons wiling to contract for the ERECTION of TWO LIGHT HOUSES in the Hauraki Gulf. Tenders will bo required for each work separately, and must be accompanied by a de posit of five per cent, on the value of the Tender, which will be.returned in the event of the Tender not being accepted, but will be forfeited in the event of the Tender being ac cepted and the tenderer refusing to sign the b* Plans, Specifications, and forms of Tender -•'may bo seen, and further particulars obtained at the Public Works office, Auckland. The 1 west or any Tender will not neea sarily be accepted. Tenders to be endorsed l: Tender for Light hoiut." JOHN R. NICHOLSON, Provincial Secretary. i "VT O T I C El TO FAMILIES.



THE POET OF CALL. w. lcTggie, WHOLESALE AND BETAIL BUTCHER, $ U E E N -8 T B E E T, IN returning thanks for the liberal patron age accorded to him by the public of Auckland for the past eighteen months, begs to inform them that, having made EXTEN SIVE A LTFRATIO x S to his premises, he is enabled lo supply them AT HIS USUAL LOW RATES. AN EARLY CALL IS REQUESTED. THIMES DINING ROOAIS, QUEEN STREET WHARF. TO MEET A GOOD APPETITE—NOT THE TIMES. F. P. GARDNER ! "p EGS to offer a GOOD DINNER for ONE j_.j> SHILLING, with neither Sixpenny Gammon, nor Toadyism—with Civility, but no Cringing. A good substantial Dinner, with four joints to choose fi- ix). Breakfast and Tea as usual. Bed, One Shilling. DINNERS. DINNERS. DINNERS. 6d. 6d. 6d. TO MEET THE TIMES ! GEORGE TAYLOR, j Wharf Dining Rooirs, Lower Queen street, WILL on after THIS DAY (Tuesday), Hive his DINNERS in his Old Style, consisting of Soup, Meat, Vegetables and Pudding for tho low charge of SIXPENCE. No Gammon ! No Toadeys kept at the Door. , ' TO STOREKEEPERS. BOOT AND * >■ SHOEMAKERS, AND OTHERS. ' 'ill J . W. H O AR E BEG-S to inform Storekeepers and others in the Trade-that he receives shipments by every Steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOUTS AND SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c, •which will be found 20 per cent, cheaper than any firm in the Colony. MELBOURNE AGENCY, 12, High-street,- Auckland. MR. TYNDALL, Surgeon Dentist, begs to announce to the public that he has commenced business at the top of Shortland Crescent, and that he will supply every description of ARTIFICIAL TEE Hat the lowest London pricey for quality and work manship not to be surpassed. Mr. Ty.ndall wishes to call the.attention of patients who have worn artificial teeth, and have derived n. comfort from them, in consequence of the carelessness or inabihtyof the dentist. He begs to state that he will undertake to remodel every set at a trifling expense, and will guarantee perfect comfort mastication, and durability. Prices of Artificial Teeth:—ln pink vul canite, from 5s to 10s a tooth ; dental alloy, from 7s 6d te 12s ; gold, 10s, 15s, 21s ; sdver, 5s to 10s ; stopping in amalgam, 5s ; in gold, 7s 6d ; crystal-enamel stopping, guaranteed to last a year and half, 2s 6ct a tooth. Consultation free. Extractions, 2s 6d From 9 to 10 in the morning for Is. Shortland Crescent. THOMAS FAULDER, NIfIHTVIAN". ,^_, ADD 1.-BSS BOXES—British Hotel, Queen Street; New Caledonia Hotel, corner of Symonds Street. RUBBISH REMOVED. LECTURES ON THE EARLY CHRIS TIAN CHURCH. THE NINTH of the SERIES Ob' LEC TURE'- on the above Subject will be delivered in Albert-street Church, on SUN DAY, evening, July 3, by the Rev. Warlow Da vies. Subject: " The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus." IN THE ESTATE OF H. S. MEYERS CREDITORS are requested to SEND IN their CLAIMS on the above Estate on or before SATURDAY, the 2nd proximo, to facilitate the Trustees paying an early dividend, Claims, with the particulars of the same, to be lodged at the Stores of H. S. Meyers. Queen-street. S. HAGUE SMITE, ) H. ISAACS, \ Trustees. JOHN BATGER, ) June 28, 1870. DEVONPORT SCHOOL, NORTH SHORE. THE WINTER QUARTER will COM- ' MIONCE ON MONDAY SEXT, July . 4>. . ■ N.B. —As loss and trouble has been ex perienced in the collection of fees, it is hereby notified that all such must be paid upon enter ing. £t to £000, advanced on householder's t) guarantee, and repayment taken by weeL.ly or nonthly instalments by the Auck land Agency, Discount, and Lean Company (Limited). Registere t Office, 131, Queen- < street. ' mRY OUR BOTTLED STOUT ) SIX SHILLINGS PER DOZEN.



! W. it. ft __ SENG ER, • ! BUi'OHEK. i Victor l \-£ f n c .-; t, TfN re'urning thanks to hi. friend •• cud the j_ public generally 'ibt the revy liberal i support ho has received during the pit't 'line | years, beg., to inform them that- in f-;-ico ;>!A ;• opposition, envy, and ny'i'i htterf.-reni-o ■'>; the part of his grasping iLt.yhboi:',', ?o long ns he is supported he will give them tho olicipes! j and best, Auckland can produce. He thinks no one should'he spiteful and I envious ot his poor little nutshell of a shop, and particularly tho?-o who arc fortunate enough to have a more commodious one ; and he fakes this opportunity of thanking them for the trouble they have taken in urging parties in office to single him out, and cause him to be fined for having out a small stall board (which has been there at least twelve months), while they themselves had out, the same kind of thing, on a much larger scale, unnoticed. W. M. intends givimr a Weekly List of Prices, commencing:— Mutton, by the Side 3d. per lb. Legs 3_d. „ „ Loins... ... ... 3d! „ „ Fore Quarters ... 2_d. „ Boiling Beef -id. to 3_d. !|§f Mark the Address — VICTOEIA. - S T R E E T, MARKET-SQUARE. PORT AND STARBOARD SIGNAL LAMPS Signal Lamps, plan Copper, Bra^s and Jupanned Cabin Lamps Ditto, ditto, ditto Binnacle Lamps Ship Chain, from 3-16 to 7-16 Hand Lanterns, assorted Iron Wove Wire, from 24 to 42- inch Bird Cages and Meat Safes Deed Boxes, Sponge Baths Children's Baths, Enamelled Ware Counter Scales and Weights, &c. J. T. BOVLAN, High-street. WATERTIGHTS ! WATERTIGHTS ! QAA PAIR MEN'S SMALL and LARGE /C\j[) 10s. 6d. to 12s. 6J. 500 PAIR BOYS' AND YOUTHS,' On Sale at J . ROUT'S, High-street. FOR SALE By Tns Undersigned, Daily expected to arrive per ' Santon,' from Liverpool, -| A T O N S COKE I\J 25 barrels Portland Cement 25 barrels Roman Cement 600 bags Coarse Salt, 1 cwt. each 400 bags Fine Salt OWEN & GRAHAM- T. PEACOCK, Optician, Mathematical and Nautical Instrument Maker, (No. 11, Shortland-street). NEW GOODS, just received ex 'Mary Shepherd,': Spectacles in great variety. Upright and Aneroid Barometers, Thermome ters, Hydrometers, Saecharometers, Salino meters, Protractors, Scales, Drawing Instru ments, Binocular Marine Glasses, Telescopes. Microscopes and Stereoscopes with Slides. Pocket Compasses; Pocket Compasses for Miners, with tights ; Pocket Compasses, with Sundial; Magneto-Electric Machines, Sur veyors' Chains and Tap s ; f'hipi' Conpasses, plain and transparent; Steam Gauges and Whistles, Water Gauges and Glasses, &c. Repairs of all kinds efficiently executed. t__§" OPPOSITE THE PeST OFFICE. Victoria Jjrewery, Upper Queen Street, AUCKLAND, Next the Army and Navy Hotel. MESSRS. WILLIAMS & Co. ■ _A_L E AND XORTER BOTTLERS, DO not profess to compete with the Brewers or Bottlers of Low priced ALES AND PORTER, W. & Co. make QUALITY and CON DITION their eselusive aim, and beg to sail the attention of the Hotel Proprietors and Heads of Families to their X> OTT LE D OTO'UT _ A.L E, EQUAL TO IMPORTED. Price —Bs. per dozen, delivered. Dountry Orders Carefully Packed, and For warded on the shortest notice. TIEY OUR BOTTLED ALES SIX SHILLINGS PER "DOZEN.



SEEDS I .-* T? tl^ 7" fi ) D li' TF? TV G* t , H j__ Elj b : bHi lii Db S |. v. BHa^ j I VICTORIA-dTk .. T c-.r:o cA)uE .' Next Uni< v Bm k. j Ail A •f-ds ieAeu be.fu c .-<(*. d!."..' o;.'t | SEEDS GiANATis-E _ ii.-:i£D3 i Peas Brocoli Beans 'Turnip Cabbige Carrot Cauliflower Parsnip SEEDS CHOICE SEEDS Onion Parsl sj Leek Celery Lettuce Spiuacli Radish Beet SEEDS GARDEN SEEDS Mustard Tomato Cress Veg Marrow Asparagus Pumpkin Rhubarb Melou SEEDS FARM SEEDS Mangold P.jas Tares Beans Turnips &c., &c. SEEDS FLOWER SEEDS Annuals Biennials Perennials &c, &c. SEEDS BIRD SEEDS Canary Hemp Rape Linseed Guinea Collection of the above Packed in a Case, suitable for dispatch to the Fiji Islands, Country, or neighbouring Provinces. R.BAI II D , VICTORIA-STREET SEED STORES, Next the Union Bank. GREYHOUND HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN A"ND VICTORJA-STEEETS, AUCKLAND. miciiael coiinom, PROPRIETOR, IN returning thanks to hia friends, visitors, and the public generally for their past sup port, begs leave to draw attention to the extensive IK['ROVEMKNi*S recently effected in the premises by the hands of the most experienced designers and decorators in Auckland, which have rendered this well-known Hotel EAR, SUPERIOR to any other iv this city, and equal to the best of the far-famed Hotels of ft.)cibourne and Ballarat. TH E BA. R Has been fitted up in a gorgeous manner, and in size aud convenience is unrivalled; and visitors calling there will find themselves, as heretofore, waited upon with the utmost civility and attention, and will be supplied with articles of the very best and choicest qualities and descriptions. N.8.-Hot Water always in Readiness. T-.la PARLOURS _.\L> BEDROOMo Require only to be visited to he appreciated; and Ai. O. can appeal with confidence to the testimony of previous visitors, who will bear him out in asserting that the arrangements cannot be excelled. THE BILLIARD-ROOM AND THE ADJACENT BAR Are fitted up with the best Tables and the most approved appliances, and are under skilful management, which has always afforded satisfaction. M. C. trusts by a continuance of attention and civility, combined with care in supplying none but First-class Goods, to merit an in crease in . the favours hitherto liberally bestowed on him, and hopes that the GREYHOUND HOTEL May be recognised as THE FIRST HOUSE IN AUCKLAND To whioh pre-eminence it shall be his en deavour to raise it. KEROSENE ! KE tt<)SENE! X E R OSENE! NO OTHER BUT DOWNER'S KEROSENE. FOR SALE, AT J. & J. DICKEY'S, 224, QUEEN-STREET. rT'.HE undermentioned Certificate from Mr. JL J. Reilly, Inspector of Weights and Measure?, will testify to the quality : — ..." This is to certify that I, Joseph Reilly, Inspector ©f Weights and Measures, have this day tested a sample of Downer's kerosene oil, in accordance with the terms in schedule of Dangerous Goods Act, 1869, and have found, after careful trial and observance of the thermometer, between 100 and 120 degrees, that the some did not ignite at 120 th degree. Did it ignite at 110 degrees, it would be con sidered dangerous, accordhur to the Act. "(A'igned) JOSEPH REILLY. " June 20, 1870." J. & J. DICKEY, CHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE, 224, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. WHICH BEARS OUR OWN LABELS. Guaranteed purely from Malt and Hops.



BLUE POST DINING BOOMS, YtfTOlilA-STREET .EAST, i (Opposite the Greyhound Hotel), d. dUn::i*ni; ha M T>EAS respectfully io h.Shiiu th.A j.-übiio | 'C y genevdjy thai he has opened Aie ab.DVt* .L.i-: :-;:f,'ishe.i hoLi-e iss a i iATh^AJT AND DICING ROOMS, ;l::A j ; -pfs by si rich attention and moderate charges to merit a share of their patronage. ALL MEALS AT ONE SHILLING EACH. A first-class ordinary from half-past 12 te half-past 2. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Good Beds. Note the AdDress— THE OLD BLUE POS T. UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, CHARLES DUNDAS, Proprietor. /^'TIARLIIS DUNDAS beg to inform his \J friends and the public generally of Auckland, that he has taken those extensive Premises lately occupied by Messrs. Combes & Dally, and opened them as a First-class RESTAURANT. A most Extensive Bill of Fare will be pro vided daily, consisting of— SOUPS, FISH, GAME, POULTRY, JOINTS—Roast and Boiled, ENTREES VEGETABLES, ■ PASTRY BREAD, CHEESE, &c. First-class Accommodation for Boarders ; Well-aired and Comfortable Bedrooms. NEW GOODS, •JUST OPENED AT FRED. LOYF.ROCK & Co.'s, 212, QUEEN-STREET.' LADIES' ' •vrEW WINTER, DRESSES, SHAWLS, J_N| Jackets aud Waterproof Cloaks, Furs, Ties, Sets, Trimmings, Umbrellas, Stays, Hosiery, and Gloves. INEXPENSIVE MOURNING: Fine Black Coburg Twills, Alpacas, Paramattas, Baratheas, and other Dress Mat rials from Is. per yard. Black Silks, Crapes, Trimmings, &c. FAMILY DRAPERY. A. Well-assorted and Cheap Stock of Long cloths, Shirtings, Flannels, Linen and Muslin Goods, with a large lot of Whitney Blankets, Sheeting, and Counterpanes; also, a good variety of Long Musiin Curtains, in new patterns, all at very low prices. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING. Several cases of New Goods, just opened ex ' Inflexible' and ' Mary Sheptterd,' in Suit? and Garments, New Colonial and Paget Suits, the Duke of Edinburgh Winter Coat, New Patterns in Trousers. A choice Stock of All-wool Black Clothing, White Dress and Crimean Shirts, Undervests, Hosiery, and all tho New Fashions in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &o. BOY-' CLOTHING. A good variety of Boys' and Youths' Knickerbocker, Eton, and Rugby Suits, all in the first style of fashion, fit, and finish. HATS AND CAPS. A large Stock of Fashionable New London Goods to select from. New Black Paris Silk Hats, Cheap B-ys' Hats and Caps. , An early inspection of our stock invited. '# FRED. LOVEROGK & CO., 212, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. THORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT. £ i. d. SUPERFINE FLOUR, Silk- Dressed (Crown Brand), per ton of 2000 lbs ...14 0 0 Fne Flour, Silk Dressed (TSF Brand,) per ton 12 0 0 Seconds, per ton ... ... ... 10 0 0 Sharps, per ton ... ... ... 8 0 0 Bran, per bushel of 201bs 0 16 T. QUAL TO ANY ENGLISH ALE OR XL. STOUT. Delivered at the Brewery for Cash only.



Auction:- Sales TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JULY 2. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, <fee, Sec, &c, "VICTORIA HOTEL," Corner of Queen and West Quee,streets. S. JONES Will sell by auction, on the premises, To-mor row (Saturday), 2nd July, at 2 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE CHINA, and GLASSWARE, KITCHEN U'IENSILS, &C., &C, &c, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JULY ?. AT^ ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. To be sold by auction, at 12 o'clock, POULTRY.— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, &c.; Canaries, Fancy Birds, Dogs, 2 Blco--hounds, Goats, &c. PRODUCE.—3O W rairoa Cheese, 20 sides Bacon, 24 Hams, 80 bags Potatoes, Onions, 30 kegs Butter, Flour, Barley, Meat, &o. GROCERIES—Assorted, Tea, &c. Fruit Trees, Shrubs, &c. 20 case 3 Wine, Port and Sherry. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c.— Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattresses, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Toilet 'Jables, Loo and Square Tables, Wood, Cane, and Stuffed Chairs ; Pic tures, Glass and Earthenware, Handsome China. Tea Service, 3 large Dinner Ser vices, &c. Tinware. 1 Double-barrel Gun. 0. ARTHUR k SON, Auotioneers. TO-MORROW. The Subscriber will sell, at 11 o'clock, OAA B- G3 BEST TABLE POTATOES zvUU 100 bags Sydney Maize, up*et pnea 4s 6d 5 kegs Auckland Beef 1 case ?ydn.-y Bacon "'• 100 bags Sugar's, duty paid 3 cases Sydney Cheese 30 cases Wairoa ditto 50 bags Flour '?, 69 kegs Butier, unreservedly 1 case Mustard 20 cases Kerosene , Onions, Mutton Hams Lot of Furniture, 2 Watches 10 catks Marion's Ale, superior Ginger Wine aud Ginger Brandy Syrup, &c. •' GEORGE SIIIBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. EXCHANGE SALE ROOMS. * AT THE RISK OF THE FORMER PUR CHASER, G. W. BARRET. GEO. W. BINHEY Will sell by public auction, at the Exckango Sale Rooms, To-morrow, 2nd July, at 11 o'clock sharp, in BOXES C ORN FL O U R I{) 10 boxes Fancy Soap 6 cases Mustard 3 cases Matches 3 casks Chalk 1 cask Saltpetre At the risk of the forme* purchaser, Joseph Hart, 1 case Fry's Cocoa. '■. At the risk of the former purchaser, Mr. O'Hogan. 2 half-chests Tea. Terms at Sale.. TO-MORE OW. EXCHANGE SALE ROOMS. GEO. W. BINNEY Will sell by public auction at the Exchange Sale Rooms, To-morrow, July 2, at 11 o'clock sharp, -tO KEGS NAILS \_o 5 half-barrels Dried Apples 1 box Raisins 1 \ cask Vinegar 1 cask Tin Bin eking 10 cases Hobart Town Jams t ''" • S cases Porter /• : 4 ci^ks ditto 10 kegs Butter . > 1 keg Lard Also, A quantity of Household Furniture, •insirt iug of Chairs, Tablet, Chcflfr.dei_>, Couches, Carpets, Sideboafds J.C.. &c., &c. Terms at Sale a———mmmma_m TTOOPEK, OLLIFF AND . CO. GOLDEN CROWN BEEWJERT^ WsU-t-BT-ITSflil