THE EVENIJS c| STAH.^AY 21,1870.



■ - •■■ <* f ' .DISTRICT ORDERS: Militia and Volunteer Office, , Auckland, May 19, 1870. THE several corps of VOLUNTEERS in this District will PARADE at the Albert Barracks at 10.30 a.m., on TUESDAY NEXT, 24th inst., in the following order, to celebrate Her Majesty's Birthday, by a Review in the Domain :— Royal Cavalry Volunteers in open column of troops, facing north gate : Auckland Squadron in the fronty;, Otahuhu Troop, centre ; Howick Troop, in rear. Auckland Naval Artillery Volunteers, with , two field pieces, and 50 rounds of blank ammunition. Auckland Administrative Battalion Rifle Volunteers, m quarter-distance column, right in front. Auckland Navnl Volunteers. Blank cartridge will be issued, and all ball cartridge to be removed from the pouches previous to parade. The Recruits of the several companies to parade with side arms only, for orderly duty; The full and punctual attendance of all memboi-3, and of the Rifle and Naval Volun fcoor Bands i 9 expected. The (General Government District and the Private Rifle Battalion Prizes will be presented on parade. WM. ST. CLAIR TISDALL, Mnjor and Adjutant. AUCKLAND AND PRINCE ALFRED TROOPS ROYAL CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. THE above Troops will Parade in the Albert .Barracks on TUESDAY, 24th inst., at 10 a.m. Members are requested to be very piinctual. J. R. CAREY, Captain Commandant, Auckland Sqiiadron, R.C.V. LODGE ST. ANDREW, 418, S.C. THE Regular Monthly MEETING- of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, on MON DAY NEXT, May 23rd instant, at 7-30 p.m., sharp. J. B. PAGE, Seoretary. THEATRE KOYAL, AUCKLAND. TO BE LET FOR A TERM. "This Theatre, having undergone very estensive internal and external alterations, is now one of the most elegant and comfortable places of amusement in the Colony." —Vide Press. THE Stage has been temporarily widened, and the ventilation and provision for lighting are of the mo3t ample description. The exterior has been entirely renovated, and the interior elaborately decorated. The building will accommodate between 600 and 700 persons. The Proprietor is open to treat with any first-class Dramatic or other Company, per sonally or by letter. J. W. KNIGHT. Queen-street, Proprietor. Auckland, May 16,1870. BAND OF HOPE. TEA MEETING AND EVENING'S ENTERTAINMENT, AT the Parnell Hall, on TUESDAY May 24th. The Total Abstainers of H.M.S. ' Rosario' are invited to attend and take part in the entertainment. Tea on the table at 6.30. Tickets, Is. 6d.; admission after the tea, Is. E. Le ROY. LECTURES ON THE EARLY CHRIS TIAN CHURCH. 1-yWE Sixth LECTURE of the course will bo delivered by tho Rev. Wauxow Davltes, in the Albort-street Congregational Church, on SUNDAY EVENING, May 22.— Subject: The First Martyr. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF LIFE POLICIES. PERSONS whose Hveß are assured with this Company are at liberty to go between the Port of Auckland, N. Z., and San Fran cisco in ordinary passenger ships, free of charge for " Sea Kisk." JOHN BUCHANAN, Agent. Shortland-street, May 16, 1870. i WINTER FASHIONS. THE MISSES MILNK BEG to announce that they have OPENED their WINTER STOCK of MILLIN ERY, consisting of Millinery and Straw Bonnets, A-imnied and Untrimmed Hats, in felt, velfet, and straw, of the Latest Styles, Ladies' Dress Caps and Head-dresses, a choice lot of Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, for .the" hair, &c. ; Ladies'and Children's Jackets, in velvet, velveteen, sealskin cloth; and waterproof tweed, all size 3; Furs, in grebe, sable, and ermine/ and a general assortment of Drapery and Hosiery. 37, Wyndhani-street, April 29. mH B -nUKE'S Tl/T OTTO!!



EXCURSION. QtfEEFS B I ETHDAY. mHE P. S. ' WILLIAMS' will make an Excursion Trip on TUESDAY next, leaving the Queen-street Wharf at 9 a.m., for one of the favorite resorts, selected with regard to weather. . IT. M. JERVIS, Agent. LAKE! LAKE! LAKE! QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY! Jlll^ * ROYAL ALFRED' will leave the Wharf, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 24th inst., for the TAIAPUNA LATfB ' (Weather permitting). First Trip—lo o'clock morning Second Trip—l 2 o'clock noon r Third Trip—2 o'clock afternoon. The last return boat at 5 o'clock afternoon. Return Tickets:—2s. 6d. each. S. HAGUE SMITH. EXCURSION to the HOT SPRINGS. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. mHE P.S. 'SAMSON' will make an Excursion Trip on TUESDAY NEXT, the Queen's Birthday, to this fa orite spot leaving the Queen-street Wharf at 9 a.m., and returning again at 3 p.m. Refreshments provided on board. Tickets (theee and back), 5?. A. W. CLEVELAND, Agent. 26, Shortland-street A. G. BARTLETT, CECRONOMETEB, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, AND JEWELLER, 82, QUEEN-STREET. TO arrive per ' Kate Waters,' from London, a very Superior STRIKING TURRET CLOCK, Manufactured expressly to order, with all the Modern Improvements used in' Clocks for the Public Buildings in London, to strike on a Bell of 3 cwt., Compensation Pendulum Rod, Dead Beat Escapement, best Gun Metal Wheels, Angular Wheel-work, Racks, Pulleys, Patent Iron Wire Lines, 6 feet 6 inches Iron Skeleton Dial, glazed with Opal Glass, and Plate Glass Centre for Illuminating at night: the whole arranged and perfected with every Modern Improvement to ensure a First-class Public Striking Clock; A.G.B. has in stock a Splendid Assortment of London-made Gold und Silver Lever Watches, Gold and Silver Geneva Watches, Gold Chains, Jewellery, &c, &c. Repairs of every kiucl cai'efully performed. Chromoineters rated by Transit Observation; THORNTON. SMITH & FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT. £ s. ,'d. O UPERFINE FLOUR, Silk )^s Dressed (Crown Brand), per ton of 2000 lbs ; ... 14 0 0 line Flour, Silk Dresoed (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 1 6 T A M TT E E E !



THIS: WEEK. . i HAY & M O;.N E Y^M AN' S! IMMENSE STOCK j OF .. f .-......: .- f . - .!, - ' FANCY : DRESSES, ' ,: FANCY SILKS PLAIN SILKS WINCEYS, &C, &C, &.C., WILL Bf OFFERED MUCH UN DEE COST!. . d ? /, :;- I 1 [ I SPECIALITIES IN IXRiEJSSIEJS J^UID SILKS. WOOL EEPPS, SILK EEPPS, EIGUEKD SILK EEPPS, FIGUEEI) WOOL EEPPS, SHOT EEPPS, MAGDALA. CEAPES, OSBOENE CIIENE3, ALEXANDEA PIGUEES; CAMLETS,: all shades,' OEIENTAL TWILL, IMPEHIAL CLOTHS, EMPEESS COEDS, All New Goods, Quality and Style Eirafc-class, now offered to got Eid of them , :. at COST PEICE and UNDER. SILKS : PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS. | ear 25 PER CENT. UNDER COST PRICE". EAT & HONEYMAN.. 4th May. ! M i. • . ■- ■ . . . ' 'A •! H /.' : .;.)■.-. : : . » • | '' '■'~. ■ ■ ■ JCOSGEAVE & CO., ,- having purchased the whole ' of D. Geaham & Co.'s Winter Shipments (which are now to hand and delivered) upon the same favor able terms as they secured the open stock, A Sale will commence THIS DAY :: (Saturday), the 14th May, when the whole of those well selected, new, and fashionable Goods will be sold at the same ruinous prices as • characterised the sale of the original stock.



ON SALE BY THE UJNDKfcSIGHED. EX HERO. -rpWO HANSOM'S PATENT SAFETYS L 1 Double seated Buggy (New) 1 Single ditto ditto (little used). EX CITY OF MELBOURNE. 40 Cases Sydney Oranges 30 ditto Brffvra Bone i'ears 10 ditto Apples EX TAURANGA'(SCHOONER). The.Entire Cargo of Oranges from Tahiti. Superior to any Shipment this Season. F. WILLIAMS, Wholesale Fruit Warehouse High-streett mHE -nUKE'S "lyrOTTO!!



ANCHOR HOTEL LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, QUEEN-STREET. A. FKASEE BEG-S to inform his Friends and the Public generally, that in connection with the above, he, has for Hire, • . . ' I OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, SINGLE & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, SADDLE HORSE 3, &c, And hopes by strict attention to business, with civility and moderate charges, to merit a share of Public Patronage. April 28 1870 T A M TT E re!!



i Auction Sales. If THURSDAY, MAY 26. ATHOBSON'S BKIDGE BREWERY ; (TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ! -.•:..; ACCOUNTS). i The subscribers,are favored with- instructions fro n Mcssv?. 3\. Whitson &Co., to sell a!, flic ll.)br-ou's Bridge Brewery, near New rn.ijket, on Thursday,, 261h instant, afc 11 ■oVlockj ■,■ :,-:; ■ ...-•• A USEFUL STAUNCH HOUSES, Di-ays, 4:. Bullock , Dray-y Sp.rjng PaH ? ITarne^, a number.of Iron Tanks, Tuns, ; Casks,. 'Hogß* lied \ s and Barrels,-, of all siz.'-e, Weighing Marines and Weights, Fanners, foisting Crane, Gan'reetj Cooling Worm and Cranps, Pine Timber, 9 x 3, 4GyO feep more or, less , bldl Cast, Mt-tal, Iron,; Copper,, Brass," and Leadj &c, &c. > ~ • . , Ale and Porte;-, in bulk and bottle. I '"' :SAMjJE ; L;.OOqHRANE:&'S.6!N-; Auctipaecw. FRIDAY, MAY 27. '; ' PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The subscribers will sell at the residence of AiEiAifDER Kesnbdtj Esq., , Wjnyard street, on Friday, 27th insfc., at 11 o'clock, rriHE ENTIRE HOUSEIIOLD EURNI- X TURE, SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, &c.,.'fcc., lately the property of that gentleman, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ~ • Auctioneers. ... ;: !,vi i', ■)«' ■:. ..' I .■'■■'■ ■ ' .Mil ■ • 7 i ■' ' ~,.', ,■'] '■ ;. : > ,;.,., .(|>:ii Imu: .- ».: . MONDAY, MAY, 30. [{■*>-}()} BUILDINGS. The subscribers have been favoured witk in* Btructioris from Ma job Tisdali,, to sell, on Monday, 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, at' Fort Britomart, the following Buildings, via. :— NO. 1 STORE, 86 i 25 • 2 ditto 52 x 24 3 ditto 66 Xi2l . 4 ditto 42 i 21 5 ditto 52 x 26 6 ditto 38 x 15 . 7 ditto 22 x 20 8 House 70 x 24 : After which, at the Albert Barracks, 5 Wooden Buildings, Galvanized Iron Roofs, 36 x 18, situate at the back of the Music Hall. SAMUEL COCHTfANE & SON, Auctioneers. : -. j .;■ ;' .; ■'■■'■. '■'.' .: - *.■:'■' ■-'•■ '■■ ' ' MONDAY, MAY 23. !'■'•■ . , . ~.-..- --i STO CX OF STATrONiCR AND TOBAC CONIST. *■'-'' ' ' -.■,,. ! .5: - ■• ,■ '"■' •'■ i •■■• WITHOUT RESERVE. , B.TONKS Has been instructed to sell on Monday, May 23, at 11 o'clock, Without Reserve, rpHE ENTIRE STOCK OF A STA TIONER and TOBACCONIST, removed for cpuvenience: of sale, and consisting of Notclb, Account Books, Note, Writiag, and Wrapping Paper; Envelopes,: Pjckefc Books, Music, Tobacco,' Pipes, Matches, Pencils, Tobacco Pouehesi, Hair Oil, Inks,. Penholders, Paith nicr.t Files, Paints, Playing Cards, ■ &c., .&c. i; ■■■ ;. ;&c ! "".t.11.W. ■ !ii:Jl-.:i: t ■ i The whole will be sold without resarve, f r cash. Jt[ ...., 1J; ~; ;. v .-,: -~..,:> 1,. .:f*W ..,', i■ • ■ iiA i;!Ml ".lASui ~-;•>! ) ' : , ... ;,_ =t A M TT BRE ! !



IMPORTANT! j I 252, QUEEN STREET. IpF BENCH & CO. ! ....... !, J j/"^AN, with confldoiirv, rood.msm-nd their ■; 2s,—2s. 6d.,-—3s.,~?»s. 6d. Tnw for Family. : (jse. • Tho 2* 6il, o^, auil 3s Gdave a fine coinbiua lion of-many rare. iblaok Teas, selected with great care to suit their family Trade; mid .being more economical in tlie using than Teas offered at lower prices, render,them especially worthy the notice of large consumers, . Twopence per Ib. discount allowed on 6 lbs. and upwards oi'the 2s fid Tea, and threepence per lb. on 6 lbs. and upwards of the 3s and 3s 6d Teas. .<,",{, ' . ,> GENERAL GROCERIES./ ■>'. .. -■ . ... . S. XI. ; Sugar, No. 1 ... .....0 s|;perlb. ; Sugar, light .brown ... : 0 5 „ .'. Sperms, EW ... ' ~..:,: 1 6 ~: „ j Moulds, Auckland...... 0 5J- ■ „ Soap, from • ....,, ■• ~-. ~ ..; 0 8 per bar All articles in the trade: at the lowest pric?. ' '■'PliO VISIONS. '■ '■ '■■■ P. & Co. invite special aftentioii to their Prime POTTED BUTTER of superior quality, which will bo sold at prices tp give satisfaction to purchasers. j FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE; &c. ; I ; , FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN; &c. Quality of all arti'les:guaranteed. Licensed to sell Kerosene. <• Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered * # * Remember the Address— FRENCH &Co., FAMILY GBOOEBS THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, I 252, QUEEN STREET (Corner of "Wakefield street), AUCKLAND. Established 1860. EDEN VINE HOTEL, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, ADJOINING THE TOLL BAB. WILLIAM GALBRAITH most respect fully returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for their past favours, and begs to inform them that he has seduced the price of wines and spirits, without reduc ing the quality, for which he has hitherto been famous, and they may now rely that there is none to he had cheaper in the city for the best brands of case Brandy, Gin, Cordials, &c., and also his Whiskey, which ha* hitherto spoken for itself, will not be found wanting on the present occasion. Port and Sherry Wine from 2s 6d per bottle, to Brown, Campbell and Co.'s full flavoured, arusted, 12 years' old Port 6s per bottle ; also Blood, Wolfe, and Byass' Porter, and Bbbs' Ale, Is 3d per bottle, 3 bottles for 3s 6d. FAIR MEDIUM ENGLISH ALE Is PER BOTTLE. Terms : Cash. Auckland, January Bth, 1870. t OM NUNN'S CELEBRATED 1 COCKTAILS, To be had at JAMES' QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL' Cosneb op West Queen-stbeet. I ALEIANDEE JAMES (late Stewart of the N.Z.S.N. Company), Proprietor. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. A. J. begs to infoi m the public that he has first-class bed and sitting-rooms. Auction Sales. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. BY OBDER OF J. MOWBIiA.Y, Esq., TBUSTRE IS Til E ESTATE OF Mb. W. A. CIAKK. II OU,SE II O L.D .FUEN IT Ult E, \ BAH AJSD GAS FITTINGS, 1 &c, -■ |"; j &c., _r ■ . ;jtc, ! AT THE ROYAL HOTEL (LATE ••' !''': 'PALMEBS').:* -'"''' The sußscribers havereceived instructions from i ! J. Mowbbat, Esq.; trustee in the estate of! Mr. W. A. Clark, to sell, at the Royal! Hotel, Eden Crescent, on Wednesday, the ; j 25th inst,, at 11 o'llock, 1 r |TnHE Whole of the HOUSEHOLD FUR |]_ - NITURE, BAR FITTING^ GASj FII TINGS, &o'., will be sold on above date, io .not previously.'.disposed'of by:p<ivate tendei's, to be received by )| SAMUEL COCI-IKANE & SON, J Auctioneers. ms'E nr\uk.e.'.s.--"nwyir otib&Uu jL U IVI