m' ' h • J *n conQP umenfcaryterms of Mr xliilips,'thc ,te Chairman. He thought that £125 was not sufficient. Ho moved as an amendment, that the salary be £150 & "^There being no seconder to Mr. Staines' motion, it lapsed, jfr. Macbeadt S motion was put, ana Atkins moved that Mr. P. A. Philips be re-elected. He paid a high compliment to Mr Philips for the manner in which he had conducted the public business during his past term of office. Mr. BtrGDEN seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. (Left sitting.)

CORONER'S INQUEST.

A coeoneb's inquest was held this afternoon, " at two o'clock, at the Railway Terminus Hotel, Official Bay, before Dr. Philson, Coroner, and a jury, to enquire into the manner of death of John Roskill. whose body had been found yesterday, in the harbour, beside the wood wharf. After the jury had viewed the body evidence was received in the case, which was proceeding as we went to PresSl ____^___

THE EVENING STAK, JUNE 16, 1870.



WANTED, for the Country—A Good GeiUT.il SERVANT.—AppIy, before 10 a.m. on Friday, at Waitemata Hotel. WANTED— A Respectable Young Wo man as COOK.—Apply to Mrs. S. Jones, Franklyn Road. W' ANTED—An INTELLIGENT LAD. —Apply to F. E. Ewington, Rober ton's Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED— A Good Strong GIRL — Apply Office of this Paper. WANTED -A SITTING ROOM and Two BEDROOMS (furnished), with attendance, by three gentlemen, engaged in the city during the day. —Apply " T.D.," office of this paper. A SSISTANT or CLERK in a Warehouse /\_ or Shop. A Young man is anxious to meet with EMPLOYMENT as above ; has had seven years' business experience in Auck land, and holds satisfactory testimonials from his employers. Would be satisfied with a nominal salary.—Address, " 5.F.," or enquire at the Herald Office. WANTED —A Thorough Good General SERVANT.—AppIy at once, to Mrs. P. A. PniLiiiPS^Brighton Houss, Wakefield street. WANTED— A Strong BOY.—Apply P. A. Phillips, Corner of Shortland street. TXT ANTED,—in Town or Suburbs, A Three YY or Four Roomed HOUSE, plainly or partly furnished. Rent must be moderate. Address, stating terms, to " House," office of this paper. WANTED —Purchasers for 7 and 8 feet Posts, 5 and 6 feet Hobart Town Palings, Hobart Town Rails, Ti-tree Rails, Bricks, Lime, and Sand; Cools, New Zealand and Newcastle; Firewood delivered from 9s. 6d. per ton at Akchabd and Bbowh's Coal and Firewood Depot, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED —To RENT a7-Roomed House within fifteen minutes' walk of Post Office.—Apply ' J.,' Stab Office. LOST— In Queen-street, oh Saturday night, POCKET BOOK, containing two Photo graphs.—Finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Daily Southern Cross Office. FOR TAURANGA DIRECT. nnHE Clipper Schooner jKfx^; ' ' TAURANGA,'. Captain Molleb, will sail as above, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, 16th instant. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on Board. FOR WANGANUI DIRECT. ""*W /Ww fT^HE B.s. jaßß^ ' WANG A NUI,' Captain Linklateb, will leave the Manukau, for Wanganui, TO-MORROW morning, June 17th, at 9.30. CRUICKSHANK SMART & CO. Agents. TO BE LET OR SOLD, mHAT Commodious and well-built HOUSE, I known as the Residence of the late William Hobson, Esquire. The House and Gardens occupy two large allotments, with a frontage of 120 feet to the best part of Hobson-street. On the property is a first-class Stable and Coach-house, recently erected at great ex pense. The House throughout is fitted in a superior I manner. There is a large Kitchen Range, Bathroom, &c, and a splendid well of water. The grazing on the adjoining land may be let to the purchaser of the above property. For further particulars apply to W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. f-N O T I C E. FROM »^d after this date the HOURS for the RECEIPT and ISSUE ©f POWDER at the MAGAZINE, at Mount Eden Gaol, ■will be from 8 a.m. to. 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., only. JOHN R. NICHOLSON, Provincial Secretary. June 13,1870. "l^T O T I C E TO FAMILIES.



THEATEB EOTAL. TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS THE S T A X DRAMATIC COMPANY. mHIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, I June 16, Will be produced Mark Lemon's celebrated Drama, in three acts, of the GAMBLEU'S DAUGHTER ; Ob, HEARTS ARE TRUMPS. Mr. Grey (under the as sumed name of Ruby) Mr. J. G. Joyce Mr. Goad (a lawyer) ... Mr. Howe Captain Wagstaff (an adventurer) ... ... Mr. Joseph Rayner Charles Wilmot ... Mr. South Joe Martin Mr. J. Simmonds Page ... ... ... Mr. Hooper Waiter Mr. Glover Mary Grey ... ... Mrs. H. Jackson Mrs. Millar Mrs. Joyce Susan Fletcher Mrs. S. Howard To conclude with the laughable farce of THE COCKNEY lIST COESICA Or, A THUMPING LEGACY. Jerry Ominous Mr. J. Simmons Pbilipo Jeronemo ... Mr. J. G. Joyce Bambojetti Mr. South Leoni ... , Mr. Howe Brigadier... " Mr. Glover Rosetta Miss J. Raymond Dress Circle, 55.; Boxes, 35.; Stalls, 2s. 6d. ; Pit, One Shilling. Doors "open at half-past 7, commence at 8 o'clock. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, June 16th, 1870, will be produced the beautiful Drama of MONSIEUR JAQ'UES. M. Jaqtjes Mr. Stttaet O'Bbien. Concluding with the Magnificent Drama, THE LANCASHIRE LASS; OE, LOST IN LONDON. SATURDAY, MACBETH. #C IT V HALL. A MADAME WIN TEE'S VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL C ON C E B, T, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, June 16th. (Under Masonic Patronage). Pboqbamme.—Part i. 1. Allegro and Andante, Haydn's No. 6— Stringed Band. 2. Aria, "II Mio Tesoro," Mozart—Mr. Winter. 3. Song," Brighter Days in Store"—Mrs. 4. Piano Solo, by desire, " Home, Sweet Horn..?," JChalberg—Madame Winter, 5. Song, " The Arab Steed," Hodson— Mrs. — 6. "Tell Her I Love Her Yet," Stanley—Mr. i. Duett, "Home to our Mountains," Verdi— Mr. and Madame Winter. 8. Duet for two Flutes (accompanied), " Quis est Homo," Rossini. An interval of ten minutes. Pabt ii. 9. Minuet, Trio and Aliegro, Haydn"s No. 6 —Stringed Band. 10. Ballad, "The Murmur of the Shell," Hon. Mrs. Norton —Madame Winter. 11. Duet, "I am the King of Spain," Wal lace—Messrs. and Winter. 12. Violin Solo (accompanied) — 13. Song, " Good night beloved"—Balfe— Mr. Winter. 14. Piano, " Lucia di Lammermoor"—Prudent —Madame Winter. 15. Scena, " Jessie's Dream" —Mrs. • I—.1 —. 16. Duet, " Come away Elves" —Stephens— Mrs. , and Madame Winter. 17. Finale, " National Anthem." Commence at 8. Ticket 3 3s. and 25., at Messrs. Upton's, Wayte's, Stevens and Co.'s, Bonnington's, Cucksey's, and Mr. Hale's, Par nell. NEW CITY HALL, Qtjeen-stbeet. WILL SOON OPEN THE GREAT MILTONIAN TABLEAUX OF PARADISE LOST. T>ARADISE LOST. PARADISE LOST. NEW CITY HALL. LOGAN, THE WONDERFUL ILLU SIONIST, "WILL SHOBTLY APPEAB. mRY, OUR BOTTLED STOUT SIX SHILLINGS PER DOZEN.



YOUNG MEN'S, CETRISTT.O' ASSO CIATION, WeLIiESL'E V ■ ST BEET. A NNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES. June 17—Mr. J. J. Neavb :" A Trip in the Missionary Ship ' John Wil liams.' " July B—Rev. D. Jones : (To be advertised) " 15—W- L. Rees, Esq.: "A few Ele ments of Greatness." Aug. 12—Rev. E. N. Beee, M.A. : " Popular Education, Religious and Secu lar." Sept. 9—Rev. J. Bullee^ "Our Young Men." Oct. 7—H. H. Lusk, Esq.: " Ancient Co lonization." P.S. —Dr. Hector will deliver his lecture, on his arrival in Auckland, of which due notice will be given The tickets for the course (price 35.,) to admit bearer and lady, may be obtained from Messrs. J. Wayte, J. and H. Upton, R. 15. Shalders, Queen-street; at the Rooms of the Association, or from tho Members of the Committee. Lectures to commence at 7.30 p.m. SINGLE LECTURE, 6d. FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! THE GREATEST BARGAINS IN JEWELLERY that can be got in Auck land for many years to come. Fifteen Per Cent. Returned ! Come and Judge for Yourselves. Business Hours : From 9 to 3. T. A. HICKS, JEWELLER, ETC., | Vulcan-lane. I N.B.—The whole stock of Jewellery, • Fittings, and Business, to be SOLD CHEAP No reasonable refused, as the business must be closed. GRISTING. MESSRS>THOMAS &BARRACLOUGH are now prepared to receive WHEAT, MAIZE. BARLEY, &c, for GRISTING, either at their Produce Stores, Wellesley street East, or at the Star Mills, Oakley's Creek, Great North Road, the only Grist Mill in Auckland. On Sale at the Store, Flour, retail only Sharps Bran Maize, whole or crushed Maize Meal, always fresh Barley, crushed for pig feed &c, &c, &c. N.B.—Highest cash price given for provin cial-grown Wheat. Star Mills, Grsat North Road, and at Wellesley-street East, a few doors from Queen street. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE. FLAX STATION AT RANGARIRI. nnHE PLANT consists of a 10-horse power I Portable Engine, a Galvanised Iron Shed, one of Gibbons' double Machines, and two of Frazer's single ones, with Shafts, Belt ing, Pulleys, and Scutching Machine, all complete. The whole is in good working order, and capable of producing from 12 to 15 tons of c! ressed flax per month. There is a large Store about 40 feet by 16 feet, and Mill 30 feet by 16 feet. AI3O, 11 acres of bleaching ground, fenced in, and two comfortable Dwelling Houses, besides four Labourers' Cottages. The Mill site is freehold, with the right of cutting flax over about 5,000 acres of first class Flax Land, secured by lease. The Mill is conveniently situated, being about 16 miles from Point Russell, and 12 milos from the Waikato Coal Mines, the steamers passing four times weekly. The whole to be 3old on such terms as will command an immediate sale. Apply to JOSEPH NEWMAN, Land Agent. jt3LL E AND JIORTER BOTTLERS. MESSRS. WILLIAMS & Co. DO not iDrofess to compete with the Brewers or Bottlers of Low priced ALES AND PORTER. W. & Co. make QUALITY and CON DITION their exclusive aim, and beg to call the attention of the Hotel Proprietors and Heads of Families to their Jjottled Otout & Ale, equal to imported. Price —Bs. per dozen, delivered. V ICrORIA JJREWERY, Uppee Queen Street, Nexb the Army and Navy Hotel. mRY OUR BOTTLEDj ALES SIX SHILLINGS PER DOZEN".



LONDON & DUBLIN DISPENSARY, PITT STREET, AUCKLAND. C. WHITLAW, MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Newton and surrounding suburbs that he has opened the above Establishment, and trusts that by strict attention to business to meet with a fair share of public support. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED Without Freezing the Gums. PHYSICIANS' PRESCRIPTIONS Accurately Prepared at all hours. TRY WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED AMERICAN VERMIFUGE, With POWDERS, for expelling Worms in Children ; price 25., including Powders. GREAT CURE. Hundreds of Children in the neighbourhood of Newton have been relieved of from eight to thirty Worms within the last three weeks. TRY C. WHITLAW'S AMERICAN HOREHOUND PECTORAL, A Certain Cure for Whooping-cough, Colds, Asthma, Influenza, &c. Also, C. WHITLAW'S CELEBRATED VEGETABLE CATHARTIC PILLS, A Sure Remedy for Headache, Indijestion, and Stomach Complaints, PREPARED SOLELY AT THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT. N.B.—C.W. having had fifteen years ex perienced in London, Dublin, and New York, trusts that this fact will be a sufficient guaran tee that all prescriptions entrusted to him will be accurately dispensed. Iggp" Please Note the Address — PITT STREET, •AUCKLAND N.Z. GREYHOQND HOTEL, COBNEE OF QUEEN AND VICTOEIA-STBBETS, AUCKLAND. MICHAEL CORCORAN, Proprietor, in returning thanks to his friends, visitors, and the public generally for their past support, begs leave to draw attention to the extensive IMPROVEMENTS recently effected in the premises by the hands of the most expe rienced designers and decorators in Auckland, which have rendered this well-known Hotel FAR SUPERIOR to any other in this city, and equal to the best of the far-famed Hotels of Melbourne and Ballarat. THE BAR Has been fitted up in a gorgeous manner, and in size and 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.B.—Hot Watee always in Readines*. THE PARLOURS AND BEDROOMS Require only to be visited to be appreciated; and M. C. 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 AMD 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 which pre-eminence .it shall be his en deavour to raise it. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. THE PRICE of BAY COAL by the ENTIRE CARGO afloat in Auckland Harbour, is REDUCED to 225. 6d. per ton. By order of the Directors. J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen-street, June 15, 1870. -rxrHICH BEARS OUR OWN W LABELS. I Guaranteed purely from Malt and Hops.



SILKS! SILKS! SILKS! J. M. McLACHLAN, 214, QUEEN STREET, WOULD draw the attention of Ladies to TWO CASES OF SILKS! jnst arrived per Suez Mail, amounting to £500 ■worth, bought at LONDON COST! which he is now offering at PRICES NEVER HEARD OF IN AUCKLAND BEFORE! FOE CASH. GROS GRAINS in— Dove, Drab, Slate, Brown, Claret, Violet Blue, &c, &c. Glace" Silks in same shades. Moire Antiques in Black, Silver Grey, and "White. One CASE SILK VELVETS !—now so fashionable—commencing at ss. 9d. per yard. Igg"AN Inspection Invited. J. M. M c L A.O H L A' N, 214, QUEEN STREET, Four doors above the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre. NOTICE. J. MO 0 E E BEGS to inform his friends and the public that he has for sale as follows :— s. d. No. 1 Congou Tea 2 0 No. 2 Fine Teas 2 6 No. 3 Rich. Pekoe, full flavored 3 0 No. 4 Finest Selected ... 3 6 Taking 61bs of No. 1 and 2, 2d per lb allowed ; taking 61bs of 3 and 4,3 d per lb allowed Full-weight Sperm Candles, ll£d per lb Mould Candles, s|d per lb Mottled Soap, Is 2d per lb Sydney Soap, Is per bar Auckland, best, 9d per bar Second, 8d per bar Third, 7d per bar Pickles, lOd, Is, Is2d per bottle Half-pints Salad Oil, 9d per bottle Pints, Is 3d per bottle Castor Oil, 9d per bottle Vestas, 250, 2% each, 2s. per dozen Plaids, 8d per dozen • Jams, lib tins, 8d to lOd Best Eice, 3d per lb Second, 2d per lb Pearl Barley, 4d per lb Split Peas, 3£d per lb Bread, 21b. loaf, 3d. All orders will be delivered on boat. Country orders will be punctually attended to, and delivered three miles round. No connection with French. J. MOORE. 41^ Victoria-street. AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS. D. STEPHENSON & CO., LATE WILLIAM GREGG & CO HAVE ON HAND AND FOR SALE, Raw and Roasted Plantation \J in Bond or Duty Paid Coffee, packed in lib,, 21b., 31b., 41b., 61b., 71b., 121b., 141b., 201b., and 501b. tins Peppers, Black and White, Whole or Ground Peppers,, packed in i-lb. tins and upwards Pepper, Cayenne, loz. cruets, 2oz. and 4oz. bottles, and in bulk Mustards, Colman's £lb., lib., 51b., and 71b. tins Mustards, Cohnan's and lib. bottles Mustards, Keen's 71b. tins Curry Powders, Morton's £lb. and lib. bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Barry's and Tay lor's Chocolate, French, lib. packets Arrowroot, lib. and 71b. tins . Nutmegs, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves ), ~ .» »> Ginger „ ~ „ » Carraways „ „ „ „ Cinnamon „ „ » » Pimento „ „ ~ » Mixed Spice, in loz. packets, plain fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essenco of Lemon, and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in lib. tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's and Brotchie's. D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND- SPICE MERCHANTS, Wyndhasi-stbeet 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 IH at the lowest London prices, for quality and work manship not to be surpassed. Mr. TYNDALL*rwishes to call the attention of patients who have worn artificial teeth, and have derived nc- comfort from them, in consequence of the carelessness or inabilityof 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: —In pink vul canite, from 5s to 10s a tooth; dental alloy, from 7s 6d to 12s; gold, 10s, 15s, 21s ; silver, 5s to 10s ; stopping in amalgam, 5s ; in gold, 7s 6d ; crystal enamel stopping, guaranteed to last a year and half, 2s 6d a tooth. Consultation ebee. Extractions, 2s 6d. From 9 to 10 in the morning for Is. Shortland Crescent. EQUAL TO ANY ENGLISH ALE OR STOUT. Delirered at the Brewery for Cash only.



Auction Sales. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, JUNE 17. HONOLULU TREACLE, Ex S.S. ' CITY OF MELBOURNE. B. T O N X S Has been instructed to sell, To-morrow (Fri day), at 11 o'clock, 8 QUARTER CASKS HONOLULU TREACLE (Duty Paid), a very Fine Sample. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, JUNE 17. 50 KEGS WANGANUI BUTTER 2 TONS WANGANUI BACON. B. TONES Has been instructed to sell, To-morrow (Fri day), at 11 o'clock, £A KEGS PRIME WANGANUI OU BUTTER 2 tons Prime Wanganui Bacon. TUESDAY, JUNE 21. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, &c. At Watebloo Qttadbant. The subscribers have received instructions from Mr. Chabhss Beili (who is leaving to settle in the Waikato) to sell at his resi dence, "Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Govern - ment. House, and adjoining the property of Henry Keesing, Esq., on Tuesday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock, mHE WHOLE of his Taluable HOUSE- X HOLD FURNITURE, comprising— New Walnut Pianoforte, by Broadwood and Son; Rosewood Cheflbnier, with plate-glasi front and marble top ; Music Stool, Couches, Easy Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Chairs, Oval Table, Tables, Timepiece and Grlass Shade, Fire Screams, Fenders and Fireirons, Coal Scuttles, Hearthrugs, Mirror, Toilet Glasses, Washstands and Ware, Vases, Wax Fruit and Glass Shade, Stuffed Birds and Glass Shade, Curtains, Poles, dc, Carpets, Oilcloth, Dinner Service, Coffee and Tea Set, Umbrella Stand, Bedsteads, Hair Mattresses, Chests Draw«r», Bath, Kitchen Utenßils, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & BON, Auctioneer!. SATURDAY, JUNE 18. YACHT 'AFBICA.' The subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Saturday, 18th inst., at 12 o'clock, THE CLIPPER YACHT 'APRIOA,' 3 tons, in first-class trim, with a com plete inventory, iron ballast, &o. SAMUEL COCHRANK & SON, Auctioneers. UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN STREET, CHARLES DUNDAS, Peopbietob. /^HARLES DUNDAS beg to inform his \J friends and the public generally of Auckland, that ho has takeu those extensive Premises lately occupied by Messrs. Comnti & Daidt, and opened them as a First-class RESTAURA NT. 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, &o. First-class Accommodation for Boarders ; Well-aired and Comfortable Bedrooms. ANCHOE HOTEL LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Q U E E ET-S T R E E T. A. F rT~S EE . TT>EGS to inform his Friends and the Public _t> generally, that in connection with the above, he has for Hire, OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, SINGLE & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, SADDLE HORSES, &c., And hopes by strict attention to business, with civility and moderate charges, to merit a share of Public Patronage. April 28 1870 TTOOPER, OLLIFF AND CO. GOLDEN CROWN BREWERY, Weiiesley-strikt.