THE EVENING--STAR, MAY 19,1870.



*T> EW CITY HALL, Qtteen-stbeet. CONTINUED IMMENSE SUCCESS! AND CROWDED HOUSES. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, May 19, AND DURING THE WEEK, The most sublime and startling production of the age—the Grand Moving Tableaux of THE APOCALYPSE, t,he largest and finest Diorama ever exhibited in New Zealand, painted on 20,000 feet of can vas, pourtraying with immense power the Visions of St. John, as by him described in the Book of Revelations, commencing with the Vision of the Seven Golden Candlesticks, and ending with the Vision of THE NEW JERUSALEM, the most magnificent scene ever exhibited in the world. A Free Distribution of Elegant and Costly Gifts will be made amongst the patrons of the entertainment at the close of the Exhibition, amongst which This Evening will be a mag nificent SILVER TEA SERVICE, together with about 40 other presents. MILLION PRICES: Reserved seats, 3s; second do., 2s ; back, Is. Seats can be secured at the Hall. Doors open at half-past 7 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Carnages may be ordered at half-past 10. R. G. Bacheldeb Proprietor A. J.Logan Treasurer W.G.Carey Lecturer R. O. Jeffery ... Musical Director. H. EASTWOOD, Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, Wellesiey-street. A NNUAL COURSE OF LECTURES. May 20—Rev. Dr. Mattnseil : " Genesis and Geology." June 10— T.B. Gilmes, Esq., M.G A., Su perintendent : " Public Spirit." « 17—Dr. Hectob : " Some Branches of Geological Science, illustrated with diagrams. July B—Rev.8 —Rev. D. Jones : (To be advertised) «< 15—W. L. Rees, Esq.: "A few Ele ments of Greatness." Aug. 12—Rev. E. N. Bbee, M.A.: " Popular Education, Religious and Secxx lar." Sept. 9—Rev. J. Btjiieb : " Our Young Men." Oct. 7 —H. H. Lusk, Esq.: " Ancient Co lonization." The tiskets for the course (price 35.,) to admit bearer and lady, may be obtained from Messrs. J. Wayte, J. and H. Upton, R. B. Shalderi, Queen-street; at the Rooms of the Association, or from the Members of the Committee. SINGLE LECTURE, 6d. ALBERT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL. A LECTURE will be delivered at the J^\_ above Chapel by the Rev. J. R. Jen kins, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, May 19,1870. Subject:—" The Eagles and the Cross, or the Caesars versus Christ." The chair will be taken at 7-30 by the Rev. Wablow Dayies, M.A. Admission—One Shilling. TARARU TRAMWAY. TENDERS WANTED FOR EXTENSION AND WORKING. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 17th May, 1870. ITia hereby notified that TENDERS in writing will be received at thi3 office un til one o'clock p.m. of MONDAY, the 30th nstant, fi'oin persons desirous to execute the EXTENSION of the TARARU TRAM WAY up Tinker's Gully, receiving in return a Lease of the present Lines on Tararu Creek and Tinker's Gully. Tenders to state the number of years lease required, and the maximum rates of carriage proposed to be charged. Tenders also to state the terms on which the present wooden rails would be replaced with light iron ones. Tenders to be sealed and endorsed " Ten; ders for the Extension of Tararu Tramway.' THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. S Office of Agent General Government, Auckland, May 17, 1870. mENDERS will be received at this Office _L until noon of FRIDAY, May 27th, instant, for the USE of the GOVERNMENT STOBE on the WHARF at MERCER, on the Waikato River. The letting to be for one year from the Ist June proximo ; tender to state the amount of rent proposed to be given for that time. DANIEL POLLEN, Agent General Government.



Auction Sales. EXCHANGE SALE ROOMS. TO-MOEROW, MAY 20. TO GROCERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. GfiOifGE W. BINNEY Will sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday), at eleven o'clock sharp, Ex Keera, f)i KEGS WANGANUI BUTTER /gX 2 bags Rolled Bacon 12 kegs Wanganui Butter 1 keg Lard 10 cwt. Bacon Also, 10 kegs Butter, all faults 10 cases Cheese. Terms at sale. IMPORTANT! 252, QUEEN-STREET. FEENCH & CO, /^AN, with confidence, reccominend their 25.,~-2s. 6d.,—35. } —3s. 6d. Teas for Family Use. The 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d are a fine combina tion of many rare Black Teas, selected with great care to suit their Family Trade; and being more economical in the using than Teas offered at lower prices, render them especially worthy the notice of large consumers. Twopence per lb. discount allowed on 6 lbs. and upwards of the 2s fid Tea, and threepence per lb. on 6 lbs. and upwards of the 3s and 3s 6d Teas. GENERAL GROCERIES, s. d. Sugar, No. 1 0 5-J- per lb. Sugar, light brown 0 5 „ Sperms, FW 10 „ Moulds, Auckland 0 5J „ Soap, from 0 8 per bar All articles m the trade at the lowest price. PROVISIONS. F. & Co. invite special attention to their Prime POTTED BUTTER of superior quality, which will be sold at prices to give satisfaction to purchasers. FRESH BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE, &c. ; FLOUR, MAIZE, BRAN, &c. Quality of all articles guaranteed. Licensed to sell Kerosene. Orders promptly executed. Goods delivered #jT Remember the Address— FRENCH & Co., FAMILY GROCERS THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, 252, QUEEN STREET (Corner of Wakefield street), AUCKLAND. Established 1860, A. G. BARTLETT, CHRONOMETER, 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 Plato 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 and Silver Lever Watches, Gold and Silver Geneva Watches, Gold Chains, Jewellery, &c, &c. Repairs of every kind carefully performed. Chromometers rated by Transit Observation. TBEATRE ROYAL, AUCKLAND. TO BE LET FOR A TERM. "This Theativ, having undergone very eatensive 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 lightipg are of the most 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 oj;en 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.



THIS WEEK. HA.V & HONEYMAN'S IMMENSE STOCK OF ■FANCY DRESSES, FANCY SILKS PLAIN SILKS WINCEYS, AC, fa., &(•-, WILL BE OFFERED MUCtf UNDBE COST! SPECIALITIES IN XXRJESSIES AITO SILKS. WOOL REPPS, SILK REPPS, FIGURED SILK REPPS, FIGURED WOOL REPPS, SHOT REPPS, MAGDALA CRAPES, OSBORSTE CHENES, ALEXANDRA FIGURES, CAMLETS, all shades, ORIENTAL TWILL, IMPERIAL CLOTHS, EMPRESS CORDS, All New Goods, Quality and Style Firsfc-class, now offered to get Rid of them at COST PRICE and UNDER. SILKS: PLAIN AND FANCY SILKS, j^" 25 PER CENT. UNDEE COST PRICE. HAT & HOOYMAN. 4th May. JCOSGRAYE & CO., , baring purchased the -whole of D. Gbaham & 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 14feh May, when . the -whole of those well selected, new, and fashionable Goods will be sold at the same ruinous prices as characterised tbe sale of the original stock. ON SALE BY THE UNDEESIGNED. JEBK ™ kansom/Snt sums ANOHOE HOTEL LIVEBT AND 1 1 Double-seated_ Buggy (New) BAIT STABLES, 1 Single ditto ditto (little used). QUBB In- STREET. EX CITY OF MELBOURNE. A p ~~ g B E 40 Cases Sydney Oranges , 30 ditto Brown Bora Fears T>EGS to inform his Friends and the Pubhc 10 ditto Apples . J3 generally, that in connection with the above, he hasfor Hire, EX TAURANGA (SCHOONER). OPEN AND CLOSED CARRIAGES, The Entire Cargo of Oranges from Tahiti. sing. le & DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, Superior to any_Shipment this Season. gADI)EB HORSES, &c, F. WILTjIAMS, And hopes by strict attention to business, with civility and moderate charges, to merit a share Wholesale Fruit Warehouse. of Plil , lic p a t, rO nage. High-street. " April 28 1870



Auction Sales. % ■ §§ § § TO-MOKROW, FRIDAY, MAY 20. TE A, SUG AR, GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES. To Close Consignments. S. JONES Will Bell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), MAY 20, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, 07 HALF- CHESTS TEA, ex ' Countess of Kintore' 43 half-chests Tea, ' Marmora' 80 boxes Behnont Price's Candlea 40 casei H. and L. Pickles 50 cases Stover's Pickles 25 cases Porter's Superior Malt Vinegar 80 qivcasks ditto ditto 10 cases Salad Oil, half-pints 10 cases ditto pints 100 cases Jams 1 case Fancy Soap 16 cases Morton's Jar Salt 18 boxes McAroy's Tobacco, lO's 5 tons Yellow Counter Sugar 10 tons Fine Salt. At 12 o'clock, 1 qr.-cask Rum 2 ditto Hennessey's Pale Brandy 100 ditto MarteH's Pale Brandy 100 ditto WOP Brandy 10 qr.-casks Dunville's Irish Whisky 4 ditto Cainpbellton Whisky 50 cases Geneva, JDKZ, overproof O bottles 50 cases ditto, 15 bottles ' ■ 60 half-cases ditto 3 qr. casks Superior Pcle Sherry 2 qr.-casks ditto ditto L. <"'. & Co., X. 1 qr.-casks ditto ditto XXX 4 do do do Cozens O <>■ <> <* 50 casks Young's Stoufc 50 ditto Jeffrey's Stout 100 ditto ditto ditto. * ■ ■■-■• & !f S$ §



Auction Sales, i FRIDAY, MAY 20. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY | CONCERN. The subscribers hare been favoured with in structions from H. 8. McKktj.ab, Esq., Collector of H.M. Customs, to sell at their stores, Fort-street, on Friday, 20th instt., at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING GOODS Uncleared within three years from date of Ware housing (to be sold on FRIDAY next, unless previously cleared), viz., . 390 § 16, (B above), 12th June, 1866, Lewis Bros.', 1 box, 1231b*. Tobacco, ex ' Lady Darling.' 495 § 8, (B above), 25th July, 1866, Hob son's, 1 box 118 lbs. Tobacco, Commis sariat Stores. 976 § 6, (B above), 11th December, Brown and Campbell's, 1 cask 26 gallons Wine, ex ' Lord Ashley.' 990 §8, (B above). 17th December, 1866, Hobson's, 10 hhds. 500 gallons Ale, ex ; ' Ida Ziegler.' 1 83, (C above), Bth January, 1867, Hob son's, 1 qr.-cask, 25 gallons Old Tom, ex ' Lady Bird.' 330 § 58 (C above), 13th March, Lewis Bros.', 9 cases, 18 gallons Wine, ex' Mary Shepherd.' 358 §2, (C above), 19th March, 1867, J. S, Macfarlane's, 1 octave, 13 gallons Wine, ex ' Vistula.' 371 § 1, (O above), 21st March, 1867, Davis', 24 cases, 48 gallons Wine, cx c Tyburnia.' 384 § 1, (C above), 25th March, 1867, W. S. Grahame'n, 8 cases, 15 gallons WhisJ key, ex ' Hetty Perlback.' 427|, (C above), '29th March, 1867, Hen derson's, 2 qr.-casks, 42 gallons Wine, ex 1 Tonmtin.' 428*, (C above), 29th March, 1867, Hen derson'a, 2 qr. casks Wine, ex ' Con stance.' 409, (C above), 27th March, 1867, Hobson'g, 1 case, 88 lbs. Cigars, ex ' Alexandria.' SAMUEL COCHBANE AND SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. BY OtfDEI? OF J. MOWBRAY, Esq., TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF Me. W. A. CLABK. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BAli AND GAS FITTINGS, &C, " . &C; &C > AT THE ROYAL HOTEL (LATE PALMERS'). The subscribers have received instructions from J. Mowbeay, Esq., trustee in the estate of Mr. W, A. Ciark, to sell, at the Royal Hotel, Eden Crescent, on Wednesday, the 25th iust,, at 11 o'clock, THE Whole of the HOUSEHOLD FUR. NITURE, BAR FITTINGS, GAS FITTINGS, &c, will be sold on above date, if not previously disposed of by private tender*, to be received by SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 26. AT HOBSON'S BRIDGE BREWERY (TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS). The subscribers are favored with instructions from Messrs. #. Whitson & Co., to sell at the Hobson's Bridge Brewery, near lffew maiket, on Thursday,, 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, i USEFUL STAUNCH HORSES, Drays, 4 Bullock Drays, Spring Cart, Harne'b, a number of Iron Tanks, Tuns, Casks, Hogs heads and Barrels, of all sizes, Weighing Machines and Weights, Fanners, Hoisting Crane, Gantrees, Cooling Worm and Cranes, Pine Timber, 9x3, 4000 feet more or less ; Old Cast Metal, Iron, Copper, Brass, and Lead, &c, &c. Ale and Porter, in bulk and bottle. SAMUEL COCHRANB & SOU, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 27. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The subscribers will sell at the residence of Alexandeb Kenkkdt, Esq., Wynyard street, on Friday, 27th inst., at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, &c, &c., lately the property of that gentleman. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.