THE EVENING STAB, APRIL 7, 1870.



PBINOE OF WALES THEATEE. OPENING PERFORMANCE or THE AUCKLAND GAEEICK CLUB, Assisted by-Lady Professionals, IN AID 03? the PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL LIBRARY FUND; Under the most distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sib G. F. Bowen, G.C.M.G., Lady Bowen and Suite, The Earl of Pembroke, His Honor the Superintendent, the.Horn..the Members of the General and Provincial Governments. rPHIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, j April 7, Previous to the rising of the curtain, A PROLOGUE Will be read, written expressly for the occa sion by R. A. Atkyns, Esq. After which will be presented the beautiful Two-Act Comedy, by J. Courtney, Esq., entitled THE HEART'S TEST; 08, TIME TRIES ALL. Mr Leeson (a Merchant) Mr. S. Phillips Matthew Bates (his Partner) Mr. J. H. Symonds Charles Clinton Mr. 11. E. Cotton Hon. George Augustus Colknder Yawn Mr. W. Fugate Tom Tact (Clerk to Leeson) Mr. W. T. Ferrar John Mr. T. McCaghey Lauba Leeson (the Mer chant's Daughter) Mrs. W. H. Newton Fanny Fact (her Maid)... Miss M. Burton INT.ERLU DE. Irish Song, "Erin, my Country "...Mrs. W. H. Newton Reading, " Charge of the Light Brigade"— Tennyson. Highland Champion Sword Dance, m Costume. Ballad...Miss Maggie Burton Recitation " Tarn O'Shanter"—Burns. Operatic Selections Band Conductor—Mr. F. Leech. To conclude with the old and ever-popular Operatic Extras aganza, with Local Allusions and Songs, entitled— BOMBASTES EUEIOSO. Artaxominous (King of Utopia) Mr. W. H. Symonds Fusbos (Prime Minster) Mr. W. T. Ferrar General Bombastes Mr. S. Phillips Distafßna (on this occa sion) Mrs. W. H. Newton Courtiera and Soldiers by a numerous Corps of Auxiliaries. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), Will be produced a new and original Drama, entitled the PH ILO-M-41.0-.81 . , Admission— Dress Circle, 5s ;: Stalls, 2a 6d ; Pitt, Is, Doors open at half-pest Seven ; commence sit Eight, sharp. The celebrated artiste MADAME MABIE DURET Will make her First Appearance at this Theatre an MONDAY. MFFFINS! MUFFINS !! MUFFINS !!! E. H. PEECT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PASTRY COOK, CONFECTIONER AND MUFFIN BAKER, Uppee High-steeet, Between Victoria and Wellesley-Streets. EH. P. begs to inform his many Custo • mers and the Public generally, that the Muffin Season having commenced, ho is pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. The only ENGLISH-MADE MUFFIN or CRUMPET in Auckland is to be had at the above Address ; or at Mr. Waters', or Mr. Bowen'b, Confectioners, Queen-street. WANTED—SIX ACTIVE BOYS. NOTICE. TAYLOR'S WHAM? DINING- ' EOOMS. A. B. V. w — \(. & COMPANY. V\ Er ~~"..'iJygVIBER of the Company is J nnrfned to attend the ANNUAL be held by -U* *rarrington, Inspecting Oiiicei', on Mi-iTOXT" MORNING next, 11th instant, at half-past 6 o'clock. Imperative attendance is necessary. Any member absenting himself will be liable to a penal ty of £5. The members of the Company are also ■warned to attend the drills notified to take place every Morning thi3 week, at 6.30 o'clock, lines for non-attendance, in accordance with the Volunteer Rules, Appendix A, will be enforced. JAS. DERROM, Captain. April 6, 1870.



NOTICE. tTO ARMY AND NAVY OUT-PENSION FRS lif THE AUCKLAND DIS TRICTS. r pHE Payment of the above Pensioners for 1 the ensuing Quarter will be made as follows, viz.:— Auckland —Friday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p m , at the Commissariat Office. Onehunga—Wednesday, April 6, at 11 a.m., at the Victoria Hotel. Otahuhu— Monday, April 4, at 9 a.m., at the Criterion Hotel. Drury —Monday, April 4, at noon, at the Farmers' Hotel. Panmure —Friday, April 8, at 9 a.m., at the Ferry Hotel. Howick —Friday, April 8, at noon, at Mr Crew's Hotel. Any Pensioners who may be unavoidably absent on the above days must apply on or before the 20th April, 1870, otherwise no payment will be made to them until the fol lowing Quarter. Army, Navy, and East India Company's Half-pay, Irish Constabulary, and Civil Ser vice Pensions will not be paid on any of the above dates. FEANCIS INNES, D.A.C.G-., Military Accountant. Military Accountant's Office, Auckland, March 21, 1870. NOTICE TO COJSTBACTOUS. NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAPH. HHENDEES are invited for the SUPPLY 1 and DELIVEEY of 1,800 TELE GKRAPH POSTS, more or less, between Tau ranga and Lake Taupo. The Posts to be sawn out of the heart of Totara ; to be perfectly free from sap, shakes, and loose knots. N.B. Any Post containing the least sap will be rejected. The Posts to be 20 feet long, 8 inches square at the butt, and 6 inches square at the top. The Posts to be delivered at points along the line, about 4 chains apart, which will be pointed out by the district inspector or his delegate, and the line will generally follow the road or track from Tauranga to Makctu, and from Maketu to Rotorua and Taupo. Tenders to state the price per Post. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £10, as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited should any competitor refuse to sign the contract in the event of his tender being accepted. Each Tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the performance of the Con tract, in the event of the tender being accept ed, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect, signed by the proposed sureties. Tenders to state within what period the Posts can be delivered, but the time must not extend beyond the 28th May, 1870. Tenders will be received either for sections of the work, or for the whole work, at the option of the tenderer. Further particulars can be obtained at the office of the District Inspector, Telegraph Office, Anckland. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Telegraph Poßts between Tauranga and Taupo,' to be ad dressed "The District Inspector, Telegraph Department, Auckland, and to be sent in not later than noon on the 11th April, 1870. The lowest or any other tender not neces sarily accepted. By order of the Telegraph Commissioners. ALFREP SHEATH, District Inspector. Auckland, April 2, 1870. STEAM TO THE THAMES. POYAL ALFRED,' f%*|s\ P% from AUCKLAND to SHORT s3&sss£ land. TIME TABLE. Fbom Auckland : Friday, Bth April, 3 o'clock afternoon Saturday, 9th April, 10 o'clock morning FECIT GrBAHAJISTCrWN: Friday, Bth April, 8 o'clock evening Saturday, 9th April, 2.30 o'clock afternoon Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Duke of Edinburgh.' S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO THE THAMES. 'J\UEB OF E DIN- Lea ye Auckland : Thursday, 7th April, 5 o'clock evening Friday, Bth April, 5 o'clock evening Saturday, 9th April, 5.30 o'clock evening Fbom Gbauamstown: Friday, Blh April, 10 o'clock morning Saturday, 9th April, 10.30 o'clock morning Return Tickets issued for One week at Reduced Fares, and available for the ' Royal Alfred. S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND THE THAMES. \ *%"\ fpHE Steamer Ssl£ji^ ' WILLIAMS' Leayes Auckland : Friday morning, Bth April, at 9 o'clock Saturday inoi'ning, 9th April, at 9 o'clock Leaves Gbahasistown : Friday afternoon, Bth April, at 1,15 o'clock Saturday afternoon, 9th April, at 1.15 o'clock Return Tickets issued for one week at Reduced Rates. H. M. JERVIS, Agent.



NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS AT ze-^TOiLZsie: prices. BE A. V <& HO NKYM A. N , NOT having SUCCEEDED for the present in satisfactorily matnTing their arrangements for RETIRING from BUSINESS, and being in receipt of Large Shipments of AUTUMN and WINTER GOODS, have determined to OPEN OUT and SELL the same at a HEAVY DISCOUNT. The Goods are speciaHy selected for H. & H. by their Home Buyer, comprising every Novelty, and their Patrons will have the opportunity of buying FIRST-CLASS GOODS at ENGLISH PRICKS, and an Immense Stock to choose from. SPLENDID DRESS MATERIAL IN ENDLESS YAEIBTY, All at Cost Price. BLACK SILKS, ALL NEW MAKES, English Prices. COLORED AND FANCY SILKS, AN IMMENSE STOCK, Under Cost. 300 PIECES OP WINCEYS TO BE CLEARED OUT At Cost. 150 PIECES OF TWEED, BOUGHT AT A G-REAT DISCOUNT, English Invoice. COLONIAL-MADE CLOTHING, IN GREAT VARIETY, At Cost Price. HAT & HONETMAN. sth April, 1870.



STEAM TO EIVEBHEAD. SOLDIERS TO LET AT £40 A-HEAD ! God Save the Queen and the Governor. Having no Soldiers to let, like worn out na tions, I can only intimate to the travelling Public that « j- rpHE Twiii Screw Steamer Jlglll* 'GEMINI' has been provided with a New Boiler, and is again on her legs. Fares :— Parliamentary Rates of One Penny per Mile to pleasure-seekers. Leaving Auckland daily at 11 o'clock a.m. Arriving at Piiverhead at 1 p.m. Leaving Riverhead at 3 o'clock p.m., and Returning to Auckland at 5 p.m. J. CASEY. January 7, 1870, FOR GRAHAMSTOWN AND SHORT LAND. v .TEE p.B. 3y|l^- 'ENTERPRISE No. 2 ■ will leave the Queen-street Wharf, on— Friday, Bth April, at 4 p.m. sharp All unclaimed Goods to be found at Clay ton's Parcel Delivery Office, High-street. FOR NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS. „ f milE N.Z.S.N. Co.'s s.s. >3B|ffijlsfe» 'WELLINGTON/ F. HoliieS, Commander, will leave for the above Ports on FRIDAY next, April Bth, at V' m' COMBES AND DALDY, Agents. REGULAR MONTHLY STEAM COMMU NICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. 4 *Vt3&k. fTHHE s.s. Captain Logan, is expected here about the 26th of April, and will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne fivo days after her arrival. For Freight or Passage apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agent 3, Anei-lnndl; Or to, LEDGER & FRANCIS, Agents, Grahamstown, Thames. Queen-street, Auckland, April 4, 1870. OVERLAND ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK. STEAM TO SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. rpHE Splendid Steam Packet jOEi^. ' City of Melbourne,' T. Gbainger, Esq., Commander, will leave Auckland, carrying the English Mail, on WEDNESDAY, 4th May, 1870, at 2 p.m. For full particulars of the through route apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Queen-street, Auckland, April 4, 1870.



FOIt LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE < SEATOLLER,' WILL POSITIVELY SAIL ON MAY 23. JkJC •. " FTHHE beautiful Clipper Ship <ZyWwfflsL ' TVTATT APT)' Captain W. Andrew, Al for 13 years, 637 tons register, having three-quarters of her cargo engaged and going on board, will be despatched punctually as above. Has first class Saloon accomodation for Passengers. Apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO. NOTICE TO INTENDING PASSENGERS FOR LONDON. feig^ ' ■ 'ANNE MAIN' Has extremely coinfortpble cabin accommoda tion for a family or a few passengers. Appy to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO. Queen-street, Auckland, April 6, 1870. MONDAY. APRIL 11. EXTENSIVE UNRESERVED CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HABER DASHERY, &c, at the stores of M r Johs Smith, who is proceeding to England. B . T O N X S, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, APRIL 14. BST OEDER OF THE SUPERIN- TuNDEKT, THOMAS B. GILLIES, ESQUIRE. The subscriber will sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next, the 14th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, ■THE SEVERAL LEASES of the under -1 mentioned HARBOUR ENDOW MENTS for the term commencing on the 19th April instant, and ending on the 31sfc December, 1870. The FOURTEEN ALLOTMENTS on the Custom-house-street Wharf, between Queen-street Wharf and the Q-ore-street Jetty, known as the Timber Wharves. The TEN ALLOTMENTS in Custom-house street, situate Westward of Albert-street. Conditions and other particulars to be ascer tained at the Office of the undersigned, and at the Superintendent's Office, Emily Place. CHARLES DAVIS, Auctioneer.



TUESDAY, APRIL 12. TO DRAPERS, CLOTHIEES; WAREHOUSEMEN, AND (iTf[!'J{S. BY ORDER OlrJ. M. MOWBBAY, ESQ., TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF MR. SI MO N LIPS TI NF. CJIaKLKS DAVIS Has been instructed to soil by public auction at bis Rooms, Queen-slreet, on the above date, at 11 o'clock, Case 1 i O PIECES CRIMEAN SHIRT - .1 ij ING, No 1. 4. pieces Crimean Sbirting, No 3 24 pairs Bedford Cord Trousers Ca3e 2 —16 pieces 72 to 80in. Croydon Sheet ing 2 pieces Brown Holland 3 pieces Book Muslin 3 pairs Trousers Case 3— 8 pieces 72 to 80in. Croyden Sheet ing 9 doz. Brown Cotton J-Hose 61 Sliepherd and Rob Roy Shawls 5 pieces Dress Material 2 dozen Cricketing Flannels 3 pairs Red Blankets 40 White Conts 4 pairs Trousers and Vests 1 piece Muslin Case 4 — 4 pieces Scotch Tweed 2 pieces Black Doeskin 56 Books 13 dozen Braces, No. 1 2 dozen Braces, No. 37 15 dozen T. T. Ties 17 Roan Skins 75 dozen Cambric Handkerchiefs 6 Ladies' Skirts 19 gross Pens 19 pairs Trousers Case 6-152 dozen Brown Cotton |--Hose 1 dozen Women's Hose Case 6— 5 pieces American Cloth 23 pieces Mosquito Net Case 7 —17 dozen French Felt Hats Case 8— 5 dozen French Felt Hats 56 dozen Brown Cotton i-Hose Case 9—12 4 ?ases French Felt Hats Case 20—1 case Stays Case 21—3. case Mole Trousers Case 22—1 case Mole Trousers Case 23— 1 case Mole Trousers Case 25 —1 case Children's Boots. Terms: —Cash. TUESDAY, APRIL 12. IN THE ESTATE OF OBILVIE, CAMPBELL & CO. TO WINE AND SPIRIT MER CHANTS, PUBLICANS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. LEWIS BROTHERS Have received instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of Messrs. Ogulvie, Cajipbell and Co., to sell by auction, on the above date, iHE BONDED STOCK OF THE 1 ABOVE, comprising some of the Finest PORT and SHERRY ever Imported into this market: — P605 2 hhds Hennessy's Palo Brandy R429 1 qr.-cask Martell's Dark Brandy R724 15 cases Martell's B andy R691 5 cases Hennessy's ditto R341 15 cases Beehive ditto R285 1 qr.-cask ditto ditto M 307 5 cases Hennessy's ditto R692 1 hhd Lownde's Rum P313 4 boxes Tobacco P790 3 cases Ginger Wine PBIB 5 casks Jeffrey's Ale P867 9 cases Australian Wine P255 15 casks Stout M 420 10 casks Dawson's Stout P574 2 qr.-caßks very fine Sherry 1849 4 ditto extra Pale Sherry 4-6 3 ditto extra Golden Sherry 0.720 5 cases Sherry R689 5 cases Geneva D 2 2 qr.-casks Fine Old Port D3l 3 ditto ditto ditto 0153 1 difto ditto Sherry 1 ditto ditto Extra Pale 2 ditto ditto Very Superior D 29 1 ditto ditto ditto P827 2 ditto ditto ditto L 779 15 cases Bo ttled Sherry 0153 1 qr.-cask Old Port Wine . 4 qr.casks Extra Port Wine &c, &.0., <fee. The Auctioneei-s beg to call particular atten tion to consumers of the above Wines, being selected for Private Trade. Also, 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy 80 cases Marten's Brandy 100 cases Geneva 25 cases Brandy, Paacand 10 cases Ginger Brandy, very fine 10 eas«?s Moselle 10 qr.-casks Hennessy's Pale Brandy 5 ditto Port Wine, treble diamond 20 cases SarsapariHa, one dozen cases 10 cases Old Tom. Terms:—Cash. LEWIS BROTHERS, Auctioneers.



FRIDAY, APRIL 8. HOUSEHOLD FUiINITUBE, PIANOFOUTE, &c, &c, &c The subscribers will sell, at their Booms, Fort street, on Friday, Bth inst., at 11 o'clock, I" t OUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO- E.|. FORTE, &c. Particulars in future Advertisement. SAMUEL OOOHJ4ANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, APRIL 9. LIBBAItY OF 2UO VOLUMES. The subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort streeo, on Saturday, 9th inst., at 2 o'clock, i SELECT LIBRARY, comprising over f\ 200 Volumes Theological and other Works. Catalogues can be had at the Rooms. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 11. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. AT TWO O'CLOCK. The subscribers hare received instruction! from Messrs. Mobeis Macks & Co., to sell * by auction, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, 11th inst., at 2 o'clock, rpHE FOLLOWING 'UNREDEEMED 1. PLEDGES, viz.; No. Date. 2147 June 22—Silver Geneva Watch 2154 „ 22—Silver Geneva Watch 2185 „ 25—Gold Sleeve Links 2230 July I—Gold Locket, Greenstone, and Charms 2237 , I—E. G. Lever Watch and Bracelet 2238 „ I—Diamond Brooch 2252 „ C —Silver Geneva Watch and Albert 2410 „ 17—Silver Verge Watoh 2465 „ 21—5 Silver Spoons and Silver Watch 2492 „ 24—Ladies' E. Gold Levep Watch 2506 „ 27—Ladies' Gold Ring 2552 „ 30 —Fine Gold Brooch and Ring 2608 Aug. s—Chinese Sandalwood Desk 2658 „ 11—2 Silver Table Spoons 2708 „ 16—Gold Geneva Watch. 2752 „ 20—Ladies' Gold Ring 2751 „ 20—Lot of Carpenters' Tools 2756 „ 20— E. G, Hunting Lever and Albert 2787 „ 25—Plated Cruet Frame 2831 „ 30— Silver Hunting Lever Watch 2839 „ 30— Silver Hunting Lever Watch 2844 „ 31—2 Gold Rings and Gold Chain 2867 Sept. 2—Ladies' Gold Chain 2885 „ 3—Lot of Knives and Plated Goods 2891 „ 4—Silver Verge Watoh 2896 „ B—2 Dresses 2939 „ 11—English Gold Watch 2942 „ 11—Marine Glass 2954 „ 13—Plated Cruet 2964 „ 14—Sextant 2981" „ 16—2 Dresses, &c. 2986 „ 16—Tablecloth and 3 Night dresses 3004 „ 21—Silver Hunting Lever Watch 3008 „ ■ 21—Pair Gold Sleeve Links, Studs, and Rings 3016 „ 21—Gold Mourning Ring 3024 „ 22—Ladies' Gold Ring 3030 j, 23—Set of Gold Studs 3072 „ 28 —Silver Geneva Watch. 3080 ~ 29 - Gold Watch and Chain 3099 Oct. 2—Petticoat, Cape, and Rem nant 3100 „ 2—Ladies'Gold Ring 3108 „ 4—Gold Ring 3135 „ 6 —2 Silver Table Spoons 3148 „ 7- Gold Brooch and Pear Ring I 3170 „ 11—Box of Contents unknown 5 Jan. 21—Breech-loader, in case 3312 Oct. 20—Lot of Clothing, Hats, &c. 3375 „ 26 —2 Linen Sheets 3476 Nov. 4—Wincey Dress 3651 „ 19—Coat and Trousers 3688 „ 22—4 Blankets 3706 „ 24 -Wincey Dress and Shawl 3833 Dec. 3--Suit of Clothes 3845 „ 6 —Dress and Jacket 3868 ~ 7 —Wincey Dress, &c. 3889 „ B—Coat and Vest 3932 „ 13 —Dress and Jacket 3989 „ 17—Quilt and 4 pieces Clothing 4010 „ 20—Shawl 4048 „ 22--Trousers and Vest 4062 „ 24—Coat And sundry other Over-time Pledges. SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, APRIL 12. SOLDIERS' HUTS, AT THE ALBERT BARRACKS. The subscribers have received instructions from Major Tisdall, to sell, at the Albert Barracks, ou Tuesday, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, I r\ SOLDIERS' HOTS, now standing in I «J the Albert Barracks, containing from One to Foiu' Rooms each. **■'»$ SAMUEL COOHKA.NE & SON, Auctioneers.