THE EVENING STAR, MAY 20,. 1871.



HAY & HO NETMAN announce that they will forthwith RETIRE FROM BUSINESS, and in making this intimation they return their thanks for the liberal support accorded during fthe past seven years. " FINAL' SALE. Efks|2Kis) . H. & H. are determined to realize their entire O|r^pj» took without delay, and will do so at'a great sacri- The Stock is well known to be one of the most valu- CH^P^eJ able in the city, and comprises a large selection of fc-1-^. -^V*^ NEW GOODS for the present Season, all of which wil MARKED DOWN dining the week, and offered the public for A FEW WEEKS ONLY, ommencing THIS DAY (Saturday), the 22nd inst. Balance of Stock, after the Salo will be sold at 'notion by MESSRS. 0. ARTHUR & SOW. "The LEASE of PREMISES, -FITTINGS, &c, to be isposed of. HAT & HOMYMAN,



AND OVERLAND TO ~ ENGLAND. HE CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS, T7NDER CONTRACT FOR A FOUEWEEKLY SERVICE, CARRY ING THE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MAILS. The Splendid Steam Packet 'CITY OE ADELAIDE,' 1,550 tons, will leave Sydney for San Francisco, calli at Fiji and Honolulu. A STEAMER WITH FIEST-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 the through route, apply to R. M. JERVIS. Agent.



" i " =.<=: i-iKjk^ T^OE NAPIEE, WEL- J- LINGTON, LYTTELTON Mffla^^^ AND PORT CHALMERS. (CaI wJtSEXSuESZja* lino at Taueanqashould Suf ficient Inducement Offer). The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. 'WELLINGTON' will leave as above on WEDNESDAY NEXT at 2 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents.



( T)EINCE OF WALES THEATER THIS (SATUEDAY) EVENING, May 20, VICE-EEGAL COMMAND NIGHT. Und<jr the especial patronage and in presence ef his Excellency SIE GEORGE BOWEN, G.C.M.G., LADY BOWEN, and Suite, who will on this occasion positively honor th,e Theatre. "Vice-Eegal Command Selection. Last night of those brilliant Artists, MFJ. HOSKINS AJND MISS F. COLYILLE. T he curtain will rise at eight precisely on the Beauti ful Play, in three acts, entitled THE HEIR-AT-LAW. Do ctor Pangloss L.L.D. & A.S.S. Mr. Hoskins Cicely Homespun .. ~ .. Miss F. Colville. To conclude with Selections, including the Screen Sc sne from Sheridan's Comedy of THE SCHOOL 3?OR SCANDAL. L?.dy Teazle .. .. Miss Florence Colville. C) larlns Surface .. .. Mr. Hoskins, On Monday, May 22—Grand Amateur and Profes sional Performance, under the patronage and presence of; Captain Sandys and Officers of H.M.S 'Virago,' ii i which Mr. A. E. Isaacs will sustain his admirable ii npersonation of John Mildmay in the play of Still "V Voters Eun Deep. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL COTJBSE OF LECTJEES. The Committee of the above Association have great •pleasure in announcing the following series of Lec "tures :— !May 2G : Mr. W. L. Ekes— • Siege of Paris." June 2: Eev. J. J. Lewis—"The Present Age, its Traits and Tendencies." June 30 : Sir. Barton—"Some of the Larger Forms of Fossil Fauna" (with pictorial illustra ! tions). Juiy7: Eev. Jas. Co.sh, M. A.—" The Mutual Eolations of Heathenism, Civilization, and Chris tianity." July 28: Mr. G. M. Eeed, B.A.—" Colonial Charac teristics." August 4 : Eev. C. M. Nelson—(To be advertised). August 25 : Eev. E. N. Buee, M.A. —"Modern Scepticism." September 1 : Eev: C. W. Eiqg—" Ancient Britain, its Inhabitants, Eeligion, and Customs." September 29:. Eev. Waelow Davies, M.A.- "Love, Courtship, and Marriage.'' Tickets for the course, 3s eacli (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell, E. B. Shalders, the Librarian at the Eookis of the Association, or any of the. Committee. The Lectures will commence at 7.30 o'clock, Admission to single Lecture, 6d. each person. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PA NY (LIMITED). The Third General MEETING of the Shareholders of this Company will be held in the Company's Office on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., to receive the Eeport and Balance Sheet for the year ending the 30th ultimo; to Elect two Directors in place of Messrs. C. J. Stone and J. T. Mackelvie, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election: to Elect two Auditors for the current year; and for the transaction of any other business^that may be brought forward. By order of the Board of Directors. J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen-street, Auckland, May 19,1871.



g &J. E. VAILE'S Stock of Men's and Boy's Clothing is Ee moved for sale to the shop next to Mr. "YVayte's and imme opposite the National Mart. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Scoured Winceys, 7kl per yard. S& J. K. VAILE'S Great Sale. » Rich Broche Lustres, 7M per yard. & J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . ' French Merinoes, all colors, Superior qualities. Is Gd per yard. S&, J. E. VAILE'S GreaUSale. ~ . French Repps, Poplins, Silks, and other Superior class Dresses, at half the usual prices. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. ~ .■ Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, 14s Od, usual price, 30s. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new and fashionable styles, reduced from 2"s Gd to 10s 6d. & JT E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Waterproof Tweed, GO inches wide, 3s Gd per yard. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . 40-inch Fancy Skirting, Is 3d per yard. Q &.T. E. VAILE'S Great Sale! "" kj. Handsomely Frilled and Braided Skirts, Gs 9d. S& J. 11. VAILSS Great Sale. - Ladies' Stays, at lialf English cost. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, at cost price. S& J. E VAILE'S Great Sale. . Trimmed Bonnets and Hats, at less than English c»st. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Fur Mull's, Ties, etc., at half price. & J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Wool Ties, 4d each; Collarets, 6d each; other Goods in proportion. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. . Welsh Flannels, warranted all wool, stout, and 20 inches wide, only lO.jd per yard. S& J. E. VAILE'S Great Sale. , Wet Wove Calico, stout make, full 33 inches wide, 4-Jd per yard. G &J. E. VAILE'S GREAT SALE, KJ. NATIONAL MAET, CORNER OF QtTEEN AND WyKDHAH-STREETS.



NOTICE. rjiHE Undersigned has secured convenient J- offices at the Insubakce Company's Buildings, w h ere his business as SHARE BROKER and LAND AGENT will be con ducted in future. With a view to facilitate business, ancValso 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, Grahams town. JOSEPH lEWMAN, Share Broker and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings, Auckland.



'^ksk TT 0E "KAIPAEA "*M*^|: \ J- {Delivering cargo at all stations). -^|||aEgg, T] le Schooner 's^^^^^ ' COLONIST, 1 will sail as above THIS (Saturday) EVENING. M. NICOOL, Agent. May 20, 1871. "rpOE TATTEANG-A. J^^^ww* ie regu*ar trader 'TAURANGA,' A. Faulkner, Master, will sail as above THIS (Monday) EVENING, at C o'clock. M. NICCOL, Agent. May 20, 1871. T7IOB LEVTJKA, /jNp^J^S. JD FIJIS. *^M||Pgg^The Clipper Schooner ""' - - - - JVX ERIj IN, M. Yates, Master, will sail as above on MONDAY next, May 22. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent May 20,1871. XJJ* T?OE LEVUKA /M^IV JJ DIRECT. ■%||ly|Gj£ The Brigantine j 'SEA GULL/ i Captain Phillip Jones, will sail as above in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE. xjfc* Tj^OE EE EIGHT OR ATOOjJav JD ' CHARTER. <iMmjstf& t The Clipper Brig 'zssmstmfg? < waveeley' is open for Freight or Charter. Apply to Capt. CASTLE, on Board. -~t^^ TfOE PEEIG-HT OE J'^>i%v Jt? CHARTER. y The Al. Clipper Barque sm 'FREE TEADIE.' Apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. k3i^v=4^ rll H E Steamers ' LALLA JL KOOKH' and 'EN- TERPBISB No. 1' will run P^yggi^Ma^i TO-MOREOW between the Queen-street Wharf and the ' NEVADA' from 10 a.m. till the departure of the Mail Boat, Return tickets, Is. HOLMES BEOS.



f"K^ T?OE SYDNEY AND -*- MELBOURNE. United States, New Zealand. and Australia Steamship Line. The Magnificent Mail Steamship 'NEBRASKA,' 2146 tons register, due at Auckland the 30th instant, will leave for the above Ports 12 hours after arrival from Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. itK^v GTE A M BETWEEN SSSKdll^Ns. kJ AUCKLAND AND THAMES ' ROYAL ALFRED' will sail as imder:— From Auckland. Saturday, 20th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Monday, 22nd May, at 5 o'clock afternoon From Grahamstown to Auckland, Monday, 22nd May, at 10 o'clock morning EDGAR W. WALKER, Aojent. ,Xk CJTEAM TO THE KJ THAMES. The p.s. «GOLDEN CROWN' Will sail as under :— From Auckland. Monday, 22nd May, at 11 o'clock morning Tuesday, 23rd May, at 11 o'clock morning Wednesday (Queen's Birthday), 9 o'clock morning From Tarauu. Saturday, 20th May, at 3.30 o'clock afternoon Monday, 22nd May, at i o'clock afternoon Tuesday, 23rd May, at 4 o'clock afternoon Wednesday, 24th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon. a J. S. MAGFARLANE, 3- Agent.



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. "VTOTIOE is hereby given that the partner- J_l ship heretofore carried on by John Cook and Alexander Mac Donald, as Con tractors under the style of " Cook and Mac i'onald, is by mutual consent dissolved from this date. All accounts duo to the above firm to be paid only to the said John Cook or to his solicitors, Messrs. Beveridge and Ritchie. Auckland, May 11, 1871.



mENDEES 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 and FORMS for the Auckland Grammar School, Albert Barracks. . Plans, Specification, and Form of Tender n?ay 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. pUBLIC 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 Office, Auckland, 16th May, 1871. ]\[" 0 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 Parneli, May 17 , 1871. " DYBB.



T 0.0. P., M. 11, A. D. -JL« SSThe Anniversary of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge will be celebrated by a SOIKEE and BaLL to be held in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-streets on WEDNESDAY, May 24th inst. Tea on the table at 7 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7s 6d. Members of various Lodges are respectfully invited to attend. Tickets to be had at Mr. Brophy's, Post Office, Newton; Mr. Rogers, Grey-street;. Mr. Hall, at Mr. G. Vf. Friend's, Queen-street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. WANTED KNOWN, that comfortable BOA D AND RESIDENCE can be procured at Mrs. Ellison's, Prospect House, Hobson-street, within two doors of St. Matthew's Chnrch. Terms moderate. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. C ALEXANDER, Shaeebeokbb, has re . moved to No. 11, Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET -A comfortable seven roomed HOUSE in Grfiy-'+wftt. recently erected. —Apply to Samubli Coci: -..:.., ]



4 Auction Sales. The Sale of the Tl*aJ3hops>ih Wakefield-street withdrawn. SAM UEL J3OCHR ANB^^ON, ' Auctioneers. \ TUESDAY, MAY 23. FIRST-CLASS ENGLISH FURNI TURE, AND LARGE PLATE GLASS MIRROR. E. & H. ISAACS Have received instructions from the Exporters to sell by auction, on their account, on Tuesday, May 23rd, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PAECEL of FIRST-CLASS MIRRORS, WALNUT AND ROSEWOOD FURNITURE, Etc., comprising as under : 10 cases, containing Gilt Frame Mirrors, sizes from 30 x 40 to 54 x 65, all of the newest designs; RosewoodDressing-glassas; Moulded, Box, and Plain Trays, sizes from 8 x 6 to 16 x 13 cases, containing Walnut Suites, handsomely carved, etc., covered in green silk with chintz covers (this is really a first-class ■ Suite of Furniture); Walnut, Inlaid, Oval, and Occasional Tables, very good Also, Card Tables and Night Commodes, Wal nut aDd Mahogany Cheffoniers, with Plate glass Backs and Carved Framework A Large Assortment of Feather Pillows and Horsehair, Children's American Table Cane-seat Chairs 1 Patent Knitting Machine, very useful for a private family 1 case Handsome Cut-glass Drop Lustres and Vases &c.,. &c, &c. The above Goods are all of the very best London make, and well worth the attention of the trade and private buyers.



I)EaiMENTAL OEDEES. (Li Auckland, May 18, 1871.. In compliance with this day's District Orders, the Battalion will PARA.])E 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 Queer'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. TQISTEICT OEDEES. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, isth 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 inst., 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 drawn 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. WM. GORDON, Major Commanding Militia and Volunteers, Auck land District. NE or Two OFFICES To Let over M» Oldhpm's, High-street; Kent 5s per week.—Apply to <T. Oldhah. /COMFORTABLE LODG-TNGS for One or \J Two G-enfclerau1..- •"■ •' •to Mr.?. Jen kins, Pitt-street, fhe hou3e iiext the Chapel.



* ! ,-Kjk "pOE WANGAKEI The p.s. 'DUKE OF EDINBURGH' will leave as under:— From Auckland for Wangarei. Monday, 22nd May, at 7 o'clock evening Monday, 29th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon From "Wangarei tor Auckland. Tuesday, 23rd May, at 9 o'clock evening Tuesday, 30th May, at 4 o'clock afternoon . Calling at Omaha every trip. EDGAR "W. WALKER,



SATURDAY, MAY 27. AT HALF-PAST ONE O'CLOCK. ;4 VALUABLE LIBRARY. The subscribers have been favoured with instructions to sell at the Rooms, Port-street, on Saturday next 27th inst., at half-past one o'clock, ■THE SELECT LTBEABT of the JL late J. H. Ciiawfoed, Esq., Catnl-r ••:■; r f v'-icli ■vtiU. be ready on Tuesday. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers, —



Auction Sales. TUESDAY, MAY 30. AT MOUNT ST. JOHN. Tlt? 1P SpbSCri?>e/S ai' e fa, vored with instructions from WHnf let°£ t2- S? 11 -' at theh°™e, third from the hK*' pa the late residence of J. Hancock, Esq., on above date, at 11 o'clock, rjIHE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD Drapery, -Lmen Bedsteads, Washstand, etc.; also a atfached! egS* °°^ BoiW SAMUEL COCKKANE & SON, Auctioneers.



TUESDAY, MAY 23. TEA, SUGAK, GROCERIES, &c -> &c, &c. S. JONES Has received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of I. Phillips, to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Tuesday next, 23rd instant, *t 11 o'clock, 1() CASKS CETJSHBD SUGAR XV SO boxes De Roubaix's Candles 15 boxes Gunpowder Tea 50 boxes Congou Tea 40 boxes Mottled Soap 20 boxes Household Soap 20 boxes Primrose Soap 10 kegs Carb. Soda 3 cases Colman's Mustard 5 cases half-pints Castor Oil 10 cases Dowler's Plaid Vestas 3 cases Morton's £ Ib. Curry 5 cases Salmon 5 cases Tobacco, three-quarters 42 bags Sugar 46 bags Sugar 3 cases Sago 1 bag Carraways * 1 bale Brown Casing Paper 1 bale Double-demy Tea Paper 1 bale assorted Paper Bags 5 kegs Woollongong Butter.



THURSDAY, MAY 25. BOOTS AND SHOES. S. JONES Has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Thursday next, 25th inst., at 11 o'clock, 9A CASES LADIES', GENTS', . O\J AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, MAY 23.-^4. Jjflk VALUABLE FREEHOLD SHBeRTY UNION-STREET. S. JONES 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 Lot 29—60 feet frontage to Union-street, 198 feet deep, with two houses thereon Lots 28, 27, and 26, eacli 60 feet frontage to Union street, 198 feet deep Lot 25—30 feet, frontage, with full width back, 198 feet deep, and six-roomed house thereon Back portions of Lots 21, 23, and 24 Lot 22—65 feet frontage, divided by a lane, and three-roomed cottage thereon Lots 19 and 20, having large frontages to Union street, close to sea frontage, and 330 feet deep, suitable for manufacturing purposes, having a good supply of .water. The above will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Teems :—One-third cash; balance at three and six months, bearing bank interest. Also, HILSBORO. HILSBORO, A Farm of 32 acres, fenced, and in grass, with good Nine-roomed House and Out-buildings, ar' adjoining the Pa Farm, being part of AJlotr 8, Section 13, Manukau. Terms at sale.