_THE EVENING. STAR, MAY 19, 1871 .



HAT&HONETMAW announoe that they will forthwith RETIRE FROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return their . ■ - thanks for the liberal support accorded during the past seven years. FINAL SALE. 3 • ~ H & H- aro f'otcrminecl to realize their entire O|p|S||s£2> • tock w"l»o\it delay, and will do so at] a gveat saori- The Stock is well known to be one of the most valu- • i^^^^H able in the city, and" comprises a large selection of Q3*^<T JqJ NEW GOODS for the present Season, all of which wil >^4-^- beMAEKED DOWN during the week, and offered ■. ' to the public for A FEW WEEKS ONLY, commencing THIS DAY (Saturday), the 22nd inst. Balance of Stock, after the Sale will be sold at auction by MESSRS. 0. ARTHUR & SON. The LEASE of PKEMISES, FITTINGS, &c, to be disposed of, HAT & HONETMAN.



iTKg|^ jg A N FRANCISCO "cjjffljyjvi^ AND OVERLAND TO ENGLAND. HE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LLNE OF STEAM PACKETS, UNDER CONTRACT FOR A FOURWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OF ADELAIDE,' 1,560 tons, will leave Sydney for San Francisco, e»Hi at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION, connecting with the 'CITY OF ADELAIDE' at FIJI, will leave AUCKLAND, on the 3rd JUNE, at NOON, and every 28th day succeeding this date. For full particulars of th« through route, apply to fl. M. JEKVIS., Agent i .TKJL. TTONOLTJLU, SAN gffi*gffii^v XX FRANCISCO, AND OVER- Ij||S|^^pLAND TO ENGLAND. THE UNITED STATES, NEW ZEALAND] AND AUSTRALIA STEAMSHIP LINE. Under Contract with the Nbw Zealand Government ■ For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship ' 'NEVADA,' 2,146 Tons Register, J. H. Blbthen, Esq., Com mander, will be despatched from Auckland, for Honolulu and San Francisco, on SUNDAY, tho 21st May, at S p.m. IS* The Second Eoat, the 'Nebraska/ Is ap pointed to leave Auckland, for the above ports on FRIDAY, June 16. For frsight, passage, and all particulars apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. jjb^. jgTEAM TO THE JHEaflHlßai TIME TABLE. The p.s. •GOLDEN GROWN' Will sail as under :— From Auckland. Saturday, 20th May, at 10.80 o'clock morning From Grahamstown. Friday, 19th May, at 5 o'clock afternoon From Tararu. Saturday, 20th May. at 8.30 o'clock afternoon J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. QTEAM BETWEEN ffl^^V IJ AUCKIiND AND THAMES. • ROYAL ALFRED' will sail as under:— From Auckland. Friday. 19th May, at 5 o'clock afternoon ; AJgteturday, 20th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon \mJ From Grahamstowk to Auckland, TSatuiday, 20th May, at 10 o'clock morning .) EDGAR W. WALKER, Ai?ent. ';:i33kk "l?OR SYDNEY /kpafj^. JD direct. jjjfjgg^ CIRCULAR SAW LINE. The Favorite Regular Trader •ALICE CAMERON,' THIS (Friday)^OßNlNG, 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to ■■I _. jMael HENDERSON & MACFAELANE.



-=£|* T?l O R LEVUKA Sh *%ysg\. "*- DIRECT. d>4 m 9*al» The Bri £antine 'SEA GULL, 1 Captain Phillip Jones, will sail as above in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to J. S? MACFARLANE. -=rs3^ TjIOR FREIGHT OR J^ T^V CHARTER. Wmt& The Clipper Brig S**C3l="lß' ' WAVEBLEY1 i 3 open for Freight or Charter. Apply to Capt. CASTLE, on Board.



ON" SALE, Ex'ABOUKIB,' 'FIRTH OF CLYDE,' andother late arrivals— 5 casks Lubricating Oil 30 tons Galvanized Corrugated Iron 250 boxes Window Glass 25 casks Glassware 23 packages French Corks 100 boxes Leith Candles 5 cases Confectionery 4 cases Stationery 1 case Envelopes 1 Lithographic Press, Stones, &c. C Copying Presses, large and small ? bales 3-Bushel Bags 3 bales best all Flax Navy Canvas 1 bale Merchant Cordage 1 bale Seaming Twine 2 bales Scrim 200 casks Portland Cement .20 qr.-casks Lowndes's Rum, 30 o.p. 60 cases Company's Brandy 4 qr.-casksDe Laaze's very fine old Brandy Also on hand, ex late arrivals, Brandy, Martell's, Hennessy's, U. V.P., and other brands, in bulk or bottle Whiskey, Campbelton and Irish Geneva, J.D.K.Z., in cases of 20. 15, and 12 bottles Schnapps- Wolfe's Port Wine, in qr.-casks and octaves, Silva's Sherries, Good to Fine Pale Dry, L. Cox's and Cossen's Champagne, Claret and Liqueurs, in great variety Stout, Jeffrey's, Younger's and Porter's Ale, Jeffrey's and Shepton Mallr-.t Paints, Dryers, and Turpentine Oilman's Stores and Groceries of every descrip tion. MACHINERY. Portable Engines, 8, 10, 12, and 14 h.p., by Ruston, Proctor and Co. One lj cwt. Steam Hammer One Punching'and Shearing Machine One Lever Hoop Punching Press, with punches and dies Saw Benches and Circular Saws. BUCITOLZ & CO., Fort-street.



pEINCE OF "WALES THEATEE. Enthusiastic reception and brilliant success -of the celebrated Comedians, MR. HOSKINS AMD MISS F. COLYILLE. BENEFIT oi? MR. HOSKINS, And the Last Night but One of his Present Engage ment, and of MISS F. COLVILLE. The Splendid BAND of the Hobson Rifle Volunteer Corps will attend the Theatre and perform durin" the evening Several Popular Pieces. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. May 19 To commence with Goldsmith's Comedy of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER; Or, The Mistakes of a Night. Young Marlow Mr. Hoskins Miss Hardcastle Miss F. Colville. Concluding with, by particular desire, a Breakfast Sketch of Married Life, entitled HAPPY PAIR. Ferdinand Honeyton '.. .. Mr. Hoskins Constance Honeyton .. .. Miss F. Colville. Saturday, May 20, Vice-Regal Command Night, and Last Night of Mr. Hoskins and Miss Colville. By Command -The Heir at Law, and School for Scandal.



g &J.E. VAILE'S Stock of Men's and Boy's Clothing is Re moved for sale to the shop next to Mr. Wayte's and irame opposite the National ' Mart. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Scoured Winceys, 7Ad per yard. S<fe J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale! . Rich Brochd Lustres, 7Jd per yard. & J. R. VAILB'S Great Sale. . French Merinoes, all colors, Superior qualities. Is 6d per yard. & J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , French Repps, Poplins, Silks, and other Superior class Dresses, at half the usual prices. S& J. R. VAILK' - rat Sale. Ladles' Y. Cloaks, 14s 9d, usual prico,- 30s. S& J. IT VAILE'S Great"sml • . Ladies' Black Clot!) Jackets, new and fashionable st. les, reduced from 27s 6d to 10s 6d. Q &J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. kJ. Waterproof Tweed, 60 inches wide, 3s lid per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . 40-inch Fancy Skirting, Is 3d per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Handsomc-ly Frilled and Braided Skirts, 6s 9d. S& ,T. 11. VAILE'S GreatTsale! Ladies' Stays, at half English cost. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, at cost price. S& J. R VAILE'S Great Sale. , Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, at less than English cost. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Fur Muffs, Ties, etc., at half price. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. Wool Ties, 4d each; Collarets, 6d each; other Goods in proportion. S& J. R! VAILE"'S Great Sale. . Welsh Flannels, warranted all wool, stout, and 26 inches wide, only lOjd per yard. S& J. R. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Wet Wove Calico, stout make, full 83 inches wide, 4Jd per yard. • & J. B. VAILE'S GBEAT SALE, . NATIONAL MART, Cobner op Queen and Wynditam-stbeets. ■



TVI STRICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, 18th May, 1871. The whole of the Volunteer force of Auckland and adjacent districts (the recently formed corps excepted) will assemble in the Domain on WEDNESDAY Next, the 24th insfc. ; at 11 o'clock, to celebrate the Anniversary of the birth of her most gracious Majesty the' Queen. The various Corps will form in column of troops and companies by the left. Cavalry in front, Battery of Artillery (horse), Auckland Regiment Rifle Volun teers, and No. 1 Company Naval Volunteers, in rear. Cavalry to parade without carbines, and Infantry without cross-belts. Artillery to be provided with 10 rounds per gun, and Infantry with 15 rounds (blank) per man. This ammunition to be drown and distributed on the pri vate parade of corps before marching to the Domain. Attendance at this ceremonial Field Day will exempt Volunneers from presence at the June Monthly In spection. VM. GORDON, Major Commanding Militia and Volunteers, Auck land District.



YOUNGt MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COURSE OF LECTCTRES. The Committee of the above Association have great pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec tures :— May 20: Mr. W. L. Rf.es- 'Siege of Paris." June 2:.Rev. J. J. Lewis—"The Present Age, its Traits and Tendencies." June 30 : Mr. Barton— "Some of the Larger Forms of Fossil Fauna" (with pictorial illustra tions). July 7 : Rev. Jab. Cosh, M. A.—" The Mutual Relations of Heathenism, Civilization, and Chris tianity." July 28: Mr. G. M. Reed, B. A.—" Colonial Charac teristics." August 4 : Rev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised) August 25 : Rev. E. N. Bkee, M.A. — "Modern Scepticism." September 1 : Rev. C. W. Rioa—" Ancient Britain, its Inhabitants, Religion, and Customs." September 2!): Rev. Warlow Navies, M.A. " Love, Courtship, and Marriage." Tickets for the course, 3s each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, R. B. Slialders, the Librarian at the Rooms of the Association, or any of the Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock,- Admission to single Lecture, Cd. each person.



QUEEN-STREET WHARJ?. P. MOO RB, WINE SPIRIT, AND BEER MERCHANT, AND IMPORTER. CHI FCBLIC AND SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH WINKS AND SPIRITS OF FIRST QUALITY. MarteU's Pale and Brown Brandy Campbelltown Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Sid Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curaqoa Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange Boven German liitte . Strong Vinegar, for Pickling WaUer's English Gingei Wine Sparkling Hock ' Champagne, pints and quarts Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, 11s. per dozen PORTER, 4s. per gallon ; in bottle 9s. 6d. per dozen The Trad* supplied with hhds. and qr. -casks. R. M. has on 3ale a small quantity oLOLD PORT of the. finest quality that can be had in London « —' ' — FO B SALE, 30,080 Countess Slates 10,000 Fire Bricks Fire. Clay, York Paving, Cement. G.-RHODES, Builder, Hobson-street. T ONDON JOURNAL (ILLUS- J_J TRATED).—Original and Deeply-interesting Domestic Novels, by the first authors. LONDON JOURNAL—Every Month—Copyright Coloured Fashion-plate, designed expressly by renowned Continental artisfs. LONDON JOURNAL —Every Month — M»nster Ladies' Supplement of Fashions, Patterns, and Needlework. ■ , • LONDON JOURNA-L-Every Month—Chronicle of Fashion, describing all the most recent events in the world of fashion. LONDON JOURNAL-Original and Popular Music, Vocal and Instrumental. LONDON JOURNAL—Short Tales—interesting and exciting. LONDON JOURNAL—General Articles and Essays on Literary, Social, Political, Topographical, and Historical subjects. LONDON JOURAL—The best selection of Witty and Laughable Jokes. LONDON JOURNAL—Thousands of Useful Re ceipts for the Household. LONDON JOURNAL—Charming Poetry, original and selected. LONDON JOURNAL- Scientific and Statistical In formation for Architects, Engineers, and Mechanics. LONDON JOURNAL—Voluminous Personal Cor respondence on every topic LONDON JOURNAL—The best, cheapest, largest Periodical, with the greatest circulation. LONDON JOURNAL in Monthly Parts, Sevenpence. LONDON JOURNAL Half-yearly Volume, Four Shillings and Sixpence. LONDON JOURNAL.—VoIumes 1 to 53 are now ready, bound in cloth. LONDON JOURNAL may be had of all Booksellers in the Colonies at a slight advance on London publishing price. LONDON JOURNAL—Parts and Volumes are al ways in print LONDON JOURNAL Office, 332, Strand, London. LONDON JOURNAL.—The Proprietor begs his Colonial readers to obtain his Journal through the Lqcal Agents. ~



BEGIMBNTAL ORDERS. XV Auckland, May 18, 1871. In compliance with this day's District Orders, the Battalion will PARADE as strong as possible on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 24th inst., at 10 o'clock, in front of the Drill-Shed, before proceeding to the Domain to celebrate the Queen's Birthday. The large pouch and cross belt will not be worn on this occasion, and each member on parade will be provided with 15 rounds blank ammunition. Attendance at this Parade exempts members from the June Monthly Inspection Parade. WM. GORDON, Major, Commanding Auckland Regiment Rifle Volunteers.



£300 E E W A R D- The New Zealand Insurance Company offer the above reward for such information as will lead to the onviction of the person or persons who set fire to a house in Pitt-street, on or about the 14th May, by which nine houses were totally destroyed. GEO. P, PIERCE, „ Manager.



DUBLIC. NOTICE. The Offices of the Provincial Government will be CLOSED to the public on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, / and SATURDAY NEXT, during removal to the Post Office Buildings, Shortland-street. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. Superintendent's Offico, Auckland, 16th May, 1871.



mENDERS FOR DESKS AND X FORMS FOR AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, May 13,1871. TENDERS will be received at this office, unitl Noon of MONDAY, the 22nd instant, from persons willing to contract to supply DESKS Nand FORMS for the Auckland Grammar School, Albert Barracks. Plans, Specification, and Form of Tender may be seen, and further particulars obtained, at the Public Woiks Office. _ Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Desks and Forms. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary.



HAURA.KI INVESTMENT COMPANY. Applications for Shares must be made before TUES DAY, at 3 p.m. Deposit, 2s. 6d m ' „ X- WILLIAMS, Sec. pro tern., . West Queen-street, one door from Queen-street. mHE Treasurer for X Destitute Old Women acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £12 10s. from the Treasurer of the Auckland Rowing Club, the proceeds of the Theatrical Performance, and 10 per cent, of the net proceed* of the Athletic Sports. Auckland, May 19,1871.



STATEMENT OF THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK ON THE 31st DECEMBER, 1810. ASSETS. £ s. d. Invested on Mortgage .. .. -.. 20,114 5. Invested on Treasury Bills .. .. 5,000 0 0 Interest due on Mortgage.. ... .. 059 17 1 Bank Premises 2 000 0 0 Cashonhaud 5,25117 10 £33,026 0 4 Balance in favor of Bank £6,0C3 17 9 LIABILITIES. £ s d Amount clue 1,095 depositors .. ' .. 26,962 2 7 Balance .. 6,003 17 9 £33,020 0 4 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOE THE YEARS 1869 AND 1870. Number of Depositors—lßC9, 1,065; 1870,. 1,095: increase, 30. Amount to credit of Depositors—lß69, £23,741 6s ; 1870, £26,962 2s 7d ; increase, £8,220 16s 7d. Amount of interest paid depositors during 1870, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum—£l,o27 4s 7d. WM, RATTRAY, Vice-President. Hours op Attendance. MONDAY—From 12 to 2 o'clock. THURSDAY-From 12 to 2 o'clock. SATURDAY—From 2 to 6 o'clock.



NOTICE. THE Undersigned has secured convenient offices at the Insurance Company's Buildings, where his business as SHARE BROKER and LAND AGENT will be con ducted in future. With a view to facilitate business, and also for the purpose of securing reliable informa tion, he has appointed Mr. W. Buttle as his Sole Agent at the Thames : Office, Albert street, opposite Bank of Zealand, G-rahama town^ JOSEPH NEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. J^" O T I C E. NOTICE is hereby given that after this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name without my written order. H H DYHjR Parnell, May 17, 1871. "



"VTGTICE OF EEMOVAL. J. M ACRE AD V, "Watchmaker and Jeweller, begs to inform his numerous friends and the public gene rally, that he has REMOVJED from Queen-street to the premises lately occupied by the New Zealand In surance Company, at the foot of Shortland-street, and takes this opportunity of returning them his sin cere thanks for the liberal support they have accorded to him during the many years he has been in business, and would remind' them that he has still on hand a first-class- selection of Gold and Silver Watches by the celebrated makers, Thos. Russell and Sons, and also a choice quantity of Jewellery of all lands. Gold and Silver Watches of every description C9X6 fully repaired on the premises.



Auction Sales. TO-MOEEOW. AT ARTHURS' MART. BY AUCTION. AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON. PO TJ L T E V— Fowls, Turkeys, Bucks, Geese; Small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE—3 tons Canterbury. Flour, 1 ton Barley Meal, 60 bags Oats, Oatmeal, 10 kegs Good But ter, 30 Cheese, 100 bags Eating Potatoes. 10 bags Onions, 0 kits Onions. GROCERIES, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS-Loo and Square Tables, Cane, Stuffed, and Wood Chairs, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Hair and Flax Mattresses, Feather Pillows, Couches Sofas, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Sponge Bath, Child's Iron Cot, Rimu Bedstead, Blankets, Book Case. Glass and Earthenware, Plated Decanter Stand and Medi cine Chest, Decanters, one French Carriage Clock, Ormolu, etc., etc., One Flax Machine (Fraser and Tinie's improved) a, pair of Revolving Hackles, Wringing Machine, a new Double-iron Block, Gate Hinges, an un finished Model of a Californian Pump and Water Wheel, &c, &C, &C. TO-MORROW. The subscriber will sell at his Mart, at 11 o'clock O(] HALF-CASKN SALMON, ex hJ\J 'WongS Wonga ;' 5 tons Bone Dust, 35 bags Oats, 50 bags Prime Barley, 1 ton' Oatmeal, 70 Canter bury and Auckland Cheese, 20 sides-Bacon, 10 kees Prime Butter, 3 tons Potatoes, Flour; Bran Tea Sugar, Salad and Castor Oil, Tobacco, Pickles, Honey Soap, Kerosene, Drawers, Chairs, Sofa, etc. GEOBGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



TUESDAY, MAY 23. VALUABLE F£EEHOLP PROPERTY UNION-STREET. S. JON E S Has received instructions to sell by auction at the Brunswick Mart, on Tuesday, 23rd May, at 12 o'clock, ' LOTS 19 to 29 of Section 43, City of Auckland J Lot 29—60 feet frontage to Union-street, 198 feet deep, with two houses thereon Lots 28, 27, and 26, each 60 feet frontage to Union street, 198 feet deep 6 l Lot 25—30 feet frontage, with full width ,baclr, 191 feet deep, and six-roomed house thereon Back portions of Lots 21, 23, and 24 Lot 22—65 feet frontage, divided by a lan«, and three-roomed cottage thereon Lots 19 and 20, having large frontages to Union street, close to sea fronta*#, and 330 feet deep, suitable for manufacturing purposes, having a good supply of water. ' The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Terms :—One-third cash; balance at thre« and, six months, bearing bank interest. Also, HILSBOEO. HILSBOEO, A Farm of 32 acres, fenced, and in grass, with good Nine-roomed House and Out-building* and adjoining the Pa Farm, being part of Allotment 8, Section 13, Manukau. Terms at sale. JJ O T I C E. The Sale of the Two Shops in Wakefteld-street. withdrawn. SAMUEL COOffRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. ' NOTICE is hereby given that fhe partner ship heretofore carried on by John Cook and AtBXiNDEB MacDonaid, as Con tractors under the style of " Cook and Mac- Honald," is by mutual consent dissolved from this date. All accounts due to the above firm to be paid only to the said John Cook or to his solicitors, Messrs. Beveridgo and Ritchie. Auckland, May 11, 1871. ONE of Two OFFICES To Let over Mr Oldham's, High-street; Rent 5s per week.—Apply to J. Oldhaji. /COMFORTABLE LODGINGS for One or \J Two Gentlemen. —Apply to Mrs. Jen kins, Pitt-street, Iho house ne*fc the Chapel.