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P-RTNOB OF WALES THEATRE.— Don't forget MISS AITKEN To-Night. NOTICE is hereby given that we have this day appointed MR. J. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, our agent, to receive transfers and take calls in the undermentioned claims—Lady Bowon, Clunes, Arrarat, Fosters, Wood's Point, Honeycomb, Aitkin. (Signed) THOS. Q-. KENNON. Per Kennon & O'Brien. TO LET, two Rooms and use of Kitchen.— Apply 65, Q-rey street, or Y.Z., Star Office. r.^'OLET, in Grey street, a small Paddock \ and Stable ; very convenient. —Apply Ashton & Sons, Insurance Buildings. "ANTED, a Young Man or Youth to assist in a Store j must be honest. Constant employment to one who suits.— Apply to W. L. Both, Market Reserve, Queen street. W "ANTED, two (3-ood Hands accustomed to working planing and shaping machine.—Apply to FrAser & Tinne, Phcenix Foundry. WANTED, Tailoresse9 and Shirt-mskers at the London Wholesale Ready-made Clotbiag Manufactory, Wyndham street; also, Apprentices to the tailoring, shirt-making, and sewing machines. * : RINCE OF WALES THEATRE.— • MISS AITKEN as Meg Mebrilies. SMOKEY" CHIMNEYS. ANY ONE that is troubled with a Smokey Chimney in town or country can have the same Cubed by leaving the address at Messes. E. Porter & Co. 's, Ironmongers, Queen street. Terms moderate. "TY7 ANTED KNOWN, that all those that VV ordered India Rubber Stamps and Presses, and did not get them,-to call at I. Alexander, Jewller and Engraver. "ANTED KNOWN, that the cheapest and best made Stamps of every des cription, Presses, &c, are to be had from A. Tetttenberq-. Engraver, Wellesley street, East, round Dyson's corner. W "ANTED, Mining Managers and Business People to call and see the difference between and old approved Lever Pres?, with steel die, and a new improved Kno<*king down Machine w'th brass die fixed to it, at. A. Teutenberg's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's Corner. "ANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply im mediately to J. Levy, Clothier, &c 5 above the Theatre Royal. 'ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri.— JAME3 W. Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. BOARD and RESIDENCE.—Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a healthy part of the City. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church: WANTED, Bottles, in any quantity. Highest price given. — Apply E. Solomon, Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel street. WANTED, the old identities to rally round their old friend of 20 years' "standing, and make their cash purchases out of his large Stock of Boots and Shoes just landed, ex Caduceus and Naomi. " Stould auld acquaintonce be forgot." —B. McKerras. WANTED, the Ladies and Gents of Auck land to call in and inspect McKerras' large Stock of Boots and Shoes now opened. All to be sold cheap for cash, to make room for shipments daily expected. WANTED KNOWN, that Mining Com panies' and Business Stamps of all descriptions are made in superior style at the shortest notice by I. Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel.



FOR SALE, a splondid Farm, containing 87 acres; situate No. 206, Parish of Punui, near Te Awmutu, 30 acres of Good Bush on the land, and a good road to it. Price, £100. For further particulars apply to J. A. Coliins, at Pulleng's Wharf Dining Rooms. f^-i f\ f\f\f\ TO LEND, in sums of 3W-lA-/s\Jl_/vJ £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums. —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen Street. MONEY to LEND on Freehold Security in the city or suburbs of Auckland, £250, £150, £100, and £50.—Apply to Geo. Kodgebs, Solicitor, High street, Auckland. FREEHOLD ! FREEHOLD !! WANTED, Purchasers for Houses and Allotments in town and suburbs ; also Farms and Allotments in Onehunga, Drury, Taukau, Newcastle, Hamilton, Kihi Kihi- Raglan, and Tauranga. Terms, one-quarter cash. —Apply to W. Kieby, Coal Yard, junction of Queen and Grey streets. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out a Large Lot of Boys' and Men's Cloth Caps; latest styles. S. Coombbs, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. . P SINCE OF WALES THEA.TEE. This Evening—Complimentary Benefit to Mr B. N. Jones, tendered by Mr and Madame Simonsen. Their last appearance. O Kf\ SILK SKIRTS, 14s. 6d. £j<t)\J J. Cosgbave & Co. **"" WANTED, A YOUNG- LiDY as Assistant.—Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaab. O P\Cl LADIES' Aix-wooi. Chest Peo _wQl_/ TECTOBS, 28. 6d. : J. Cosgbave & Co. 5 CASES of Chiedeen's Fancy Hosieby, consisting of Wool Scarfs and Ties, Hoods, Socks, Gaiters, Bootees, and Collars, &c. J. Cosgbave & Co.



TTTANTED KNOWN that Holdship and W Co, are compelled to clear out during the present month their very large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom-house street. An pearly call and cash are necessary to obtain bargains. r "TXTANTED KNOWN.—Just opened, ex W Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &o. ; also, New Hats.—S. CooaißES' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen, street. COALS! COALS!! WANTED, Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, at lowest rates. —Apply to W. KIKBY, Coal Yard, .. Junction of Grey and Queen street?



**k».:- A UCKLAND STEAM j jKRJsg^ PACKET COMPANY, (LIMITED). GOLDEN CROWN Loaves Auckland for the Thames at 11 o'clock a.m., and the lhames for Auckland at 4 o'clock p.m., daily (Sundays exeepted.) ■ .'Fatvus— Saloon, 7s. fid. Steerage, ss. Light, freight, 8\ per ton j Sheep, Is each. *i * PQTAL ALFEED, •L^lv^k ~L\l FOE COROMANDEL. Auckland to Coromandel. COHOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Saturday, 18th May, at 4 o'clock p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Fares—Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. 63P" Shippers are requested to send their cargo not later than one hour before the ad vertised time of sailing. gSJg° New Zealand Insurance Company's clock. HUGH CRIAG, Manager, PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. JMISS AITKEN. MI3S AITKEN. MISS AITKE:ST. TOrNIGHT. To-NIGHT. pT /~\/\ BLACK Straw Hats, from Is. ZJ\J\J ... . J. Cosgeave & Co. pZf\f~\ LADIES' and Children's Ol'U Waterproof Jackets and Mantles, from ss. lid. J, Cosgrave & Co. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out— The New Hat, the Oscae. Best make. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. - . ._. HOUSE TUKMSHING.



"DRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, FELT, AND -*-* KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, Floor Cloths (all widths). Earth Rugs and Door Mats. WOOL DAMASKS, TABLE COVERS, LONG CURTAINS, WINDOW HOLLAND, CHINTZ. In short every requisite for House Furnishing. A LAEGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES IN BLANKETS, Very Cheap. W. EATTEAT, New Zealand House, 66, Queen steeet.



IMPROVED SELF-ACTING EARTH CLOSETS rTIHE UNDERSIGNED begs to call the I attention of parties requiring the above to bis pattern EARTH CLOSETS, which may be seen at the Factory, Wakefield street. ;■...-, j. case, Manufacturer of Improved Earth Closets, Steel Mills, &c, &c. HE undersigned is Agent for the following Gold Mining Companies— Tokatea Harbour View Siege of Paris Nil Desperandum. Golden Pah British Royal Oak Buffalo R. HORNE, Queen street. XT7ST OPENED.—2SO BLACK COATS, J at 12s. 6d. SAMUEL COOMBES, ,80, Queen street; WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out,: — The New Alma Hat", Best style and finish. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen straet.



JAMBS OLDHAM, - WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he trusts, will secure a fair shara of public patronage, in quantities'of not less than two gallons: — WINES— Port and Sherry, 255, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10s 6d, 12s 6d, and 15b per gal. WHISKEY— Irish, and Scotch, 36s to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19s to 21s per gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 428 to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22 6 per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case < • ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per [gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen ' ' Ditto (Colpnial) 3s per gal, fa 6d per doz. WHISKEY— s Colonial, 13a 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26s 6d Tea, Coffee, and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value, A single trial will prove the advantages offered by James Oxdham, High street, Auckland: p.B.—Q-oods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. TO SPORTSMEN" AND OTfIERS. TO LET, for three months, or three, years, at Muddy Creek, a few miles down the Manakau, on the sea-side, a well-built Houae of five rooms, with 106 acres attached, abound ing in Pheasants and other Game ; also in Timber. —Apply to Capt. Symonds. " MR. G-. CAETEE, Stationer, Brown street, Grahamstown, is authorised to receive advertisements and subscribers' names for the Auckland EveninyStar. REED & BEETT> Auckland, May 15,1872. ILL Blii P ÜBLISHED On MONDAY, I the "EVENING STAR," >• The First of a Serial Tale, written expresslyffor this ,-ournalby an Auckland Young Lady, and entitled THE gEC-JET *$ THE HAUNTED HOUSE,



TO-NKHIT ! TO-NIGHT !! WILLIE STEELE At Onehunga. P RIE ND L T~C ONCE ET. WILLIE STEEL, Southland's Natural Songster, will Sing in the Royal Mail Coach ■ house, Onehunga, TO-NIGHT, Saturday, the 18th May, 1872. Admission : One Shilling each; Front Seats reserved. Singing to commence at 8 o'clock. Musical Brothers and Sisters especially invited. Go and hear Willie Steel. God Save the Queen! 6 CASES of Millinery Bonnets ; very choice novelties indeed. J. COSGRATE & Co.



PAWNBROKERS BUSINESS. FOR SALE, an Established Business in the above line. -Premium for coming in yery moderate. Every information as to amount of business done, &c, will be given to intending purchasers. Principals only need apply to the Monte De Piete Loan Office, Wellesley street. K(~\ PIECES Grey Calico, 4|d. per O \J Yard; splendid value. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 'ANTED KNOWN.—Just opened oin% ex Naomi: — New Hats New Clothing New Under-clothing. Also, 5 cases Portmanteaus and Valises, At S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. ::\T\r\T\ PIECES Fancy Brocaded X\_/vJw Dress Stuff, Is. per yard. J. Cosgrave & Co. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, includu ing Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. -| f^/~\ PIECES French Merino, all l.O\J wool, Is. 9£d. J. COSGRATE & CO. POTATOES! POTATOES!



IF you want Really Good Potatoes for table use, in any quantity, from one hundred and upwards to ten or twenty tons, call at Levi W. Eaton's, 8 and 10, Queen street, next door North of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, where you will be eerved at the shortest notice. Delivered to order. TTTANTED KNOWN, that W. Roland is YV a Cash Purchaser of every description of Furniture, Bedding, Wearing Apparel, Cooking Utensils, Tools of all sorts, Metal, and Lumber, &c Orders promptly attended to, and goods removed free of expense to the seller. —Apply, Market Reserve, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel; beside Messenger's n6W shop* O LET, a COTTAGE of five rooms, near the Wharf.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. WANTED KNOWN".—Just received and opened out A Large Lot of Clothing, comprising— New Paget Suits, new Sac Suits, new Reefer Jackets, now Hats, &c., &c. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. BANE OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registeeed.) NOTICE is hereby given that the office of the Company has been Removed to No. 34, Insurance Buildings. A. W. FLEMING, Legal Manager. GOLDEN SPUR GOLD MINING COM. PANY (Registeeed), Cobomaudei,. AS Extraordinary Meeting of the Share holders in the above Company will be held at the office of the Company, West Queen street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 10th day of June next, at 3 o'clock p.m Business—to pass rules and to elect directors- W. MILLER, Manager. Auckland, May 16,1872:



I THE undersigned, Henry Poingde9tre, • hereby mate application to register the 'Frisco Eoute Gold Mining Gompany (Regis tered), under the provisions of the "Mining Companies' Limited Liability Act, 1865," and the " Mining Companies' Limited Liability Acts Amendment Acts 1869,1870, and 1871," and I do Bolemnly and sincerely declare that the following statement is, to the best of my belief and knowledge, true in every particular, namely : — 1. The name and style of the company is the 'Frisco Eoute Gold Mining Company (Registered). 2. The place of operations is at Paul's Creek, Coromandel, at the Coromandel Goldfield, in the Province of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand. 3. The nominal capital of the company is bix thousand pounds, in six thousand shares" of one pound each. 4. The amount already paid up in cash is nil, and in partly paid up shares is three thousand pounds,. 5. The name of the manager is Henry Poingdestre. 6. The office of the company is in Kapanga Road, Coromandel. V. The names and several residences of the shareholders, and the number of shares held by each at this date, are as follows, namely : — Name and Residence. No. of Shares. Thomas Banks, Coromandel 666 William Nicholl „ 1833 Andrew Nolan „ 667 Mathew Quinton „ 1334 Henry Saloshin „ 1000 Henry Poingdestre, in trust for the' Frisco Route G.M. Co. (Registered) «. 1000 Total 6000 Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1872; HY. POING-DESTRE, . Manager. Deolared in the presence of me, Thos Scott, J.P.



NOTIC B. fTIKADESMEN and others are cautioned I against giving Credit to any person in the name of Mr. John E. White, excepting on the written authority of the undersigned. THOS. LEIGH WHITE, Attorney for the said John E. White. Auckland, May 15,1872,



!OITY HALL. THIS (Saturday) EVENING!-, MAY 18, The Last Wight ! The Last Wight ! OF MRS. COLLINS, MISS CARROLL, MR. COLLINS, MR. CARROLL, ME. HORACE BENT, MR BROWN, AND MR. OULLIMORE. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. Seats can be secured at the Hall: First class, 3s : second, 2s; back, Is. WM. HORACE BENT, Secretary. J)BLNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr B N Jones. Engagement for a limited number of nights of tliat Charming Reader and A ccomplished Actress MISS AITKEN (MRS. J. L. BUNTEN), who will make Her first Appearance This Evening in that highly-celebrated and original impersonation of Meg Meihulies, in Sir Walter Scott's Drama of GUY MANNEBING. Notice.—Notwithstanding the great expense attend ing this engagement the tariff will be reduced to the following scale, from which no deviation will take place in any future Star engagements :- Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s ffd-j Pitt, Is. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, MAY 18, The performance will commence with the 3-ac f drama, GUY MANNERING. To conclude with a Laughable Farce of A.S.S. In Active Preparation—Jane Shore and the Heart of Midlothian. -•"' Seats can be secured at Upton's.



Q I T T HALL. TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), FIRST AND ONLY APPEARANCE or ALEX. O'BEIEN. The Only Obiginal " Salamandtje Sam,'* ALEX. O'BEIEK, THE LAST APPEARANCE OF COLLINS, CARROLL, AND BENT'S MINSTRELS. Remembor this Fiest akd Only ArrEARANCE of the Gbeat A L EX. O'BEIBN. USUAL PRICES. A CaleS of 9-4, 10-4, 11-4, and 12-4 td Maeseilles and Toilet Quilts, just opened. J. Cosgeate & Co.



WHELPTON'S VEGETABLE PURIFYIO- PILLS. f Are warranted not to contain a single particle o- Me.reu.ry or any other Mineral Substance, but 'to con sist entirely of Medicinal Matters, purely vegetable. During the last .thirty-five years they have proved their value in thousands of instances in diseases of the Head, Chest, Bowels, Liver, and Kidneys ; and in all skin complaints are one of the best medicines known. Sold by <i. WIIKLPTON & SON, 3, Crane Court, Fleet street, London ; and by all Storekeepers and Medicine Vendors. Wholesale Agents in the Colonies: — Messrs. Feltox, Grim wade & Co., Melbourne. Mr. Edwaud Ash, CO, Elizabeth street, Hobart Town. Messrs. Elliott Bros., Sydney. Mr. Jakins, Auckland. Messrs. Younuman, Dunedin NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Pets of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of human life. The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working Classes: 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney, and other documents, are free of Stamp Duty and all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or quarterly. 3. Should the assured die during the days of grace the the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for five years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. 6. Residence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Office. 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2,000 from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which are duly invested at compound interest, at'any time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus affording the best security to the Assured. - The fullest information can be obtained on applica tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. ' W- GISBORNE, Commissioner.



EOR SALE, a Fishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also, several Ships'Boats.—Apply to J. Olabe, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. j . L_£ | ME. TYNDALL wishes to call the atten- ■ tion of patients who have worn Artificial Teeth, and have received no comfort from them, to the fact that he> "will remodel the cases of other Dentists at a <rifling ex pense, and will guarantee perfect comfort, mastication, and durability. Note address— Mr. Tyndaed , (Surgeon Dentist), top of "hortland street. HILL, FENTON & JIUJUBEET, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, Queen Btreet, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Akd Victoria street, - Next the Royal Mail Hotel. Hat 3 and Caps of evert Description Made to Order. NOTICE ! NOTICE I ! J. CRAIG r>ESPECTF\7LLY informs Jiis JLV . friends and the public generally that he has disposed of his Coal and Firewood Business; Fort street, to Mr. J. M. Macdonald, and returns thanks for the favours so liberally bestowed in the past, and would now solicit the same for his successor, who will, he is fully assured, give complete satisfaction, J. CRAIG. WITH reference to the above I would respectfully add that it shall be my constant effort to do justice, and to promptly execute any orders' entrusted to me. j. m. McDonald, Coal and Fibe-wo^d Depot. Fort street,



DISTJBIOT ORDERS. HHHE whole of the Volunteer force of the _L District will assemble for Eeview on the Epsom Race Coarse on FRIDAY, the 24th inst., to celebrate the Anniversary of the birth of Her Most Gracious Majesty tho Queen ; 15 rounds blank ammunition for small arms will be issued on the ground. Officers command ing Corps may adopt the means most con venient to them to insure tho arrival of their respective Companies, independently, on the ground by 10 o'clock a.m. All New Zealand V9ar Medals and good shooting prizes then in hand will be presented on this Parade by His Exellency the Governor and the hon. the Defence Minister. A detachment Auckland Troop, R.C.V., will form the escort to His Excellency the Governor from Government House to the Parade ground. Attendance at above Ceremonial Review will exempt Volunteers from presence at the June Government Inspection, Parades in ac cordance with Clause 61, Page 37, Volunteer Acta and Regulations. WM. GORDON, Major, Commanding Auckland District. Auckland, May 18, 1872. \ UCKLAND ENGINEER J\. VOLUNTEERS. ' Parade for Drill at usual place on Wednesday Evening- next, 22nd instant, at half-past seven. All Pouches are to be sent in to Sergeant-Major Head, in the meantime, for alteration. • j. m. dargaville; Capt. Commanding. Auckland, 17th May, 1872. pATIIOLIC INSTITUTE, Wellington Steeet. A GRAND ETHIOPIAN CONCERT Will be given by WARD'S MINIS TRELS, Assisted by Volunteers ON FRIDAY, MAY 2 4th, In aid of the Band Funds of the Royal Company Volunteers. Under the patronage of tho Royal, Victoria, and Hobson Volunteer Co.'s- SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY. Front seats, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. E. WARD, Treasurer.



TO FREEMASONS. TITHE Brethren are respectfully requested to 1 attend the Funeral of our late Brother John G-eddes, of Lodge Waitemata, 689, E.O. The Funeral will leave his late residence, Drake street, at 2.30 p.m. on Monday Next, May 20th. H. G. WADE, W.M. 689, E.C. A. S. BU3SELL, W.M. 343, 1.0. W. ANDERSON, W.M. 418, S.O. JAS. MACEEADY, W.M. 421, 1.0. A. H. DIETHELM, W.M. 1188, E.C, AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDEES FOE SUPPLY OP EOUGH SCOEIA ASH. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 14th May, 1872. mENDERS for the Supply of 400 cubic _i_ yards of Rough Scoria Ash, in terms of specification to sbo seen at this office, will be recoivod on TUESDAY, the 21st inst, at half past 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for Scoria Ash." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman.



TENDERS FOR THEEE STONE CRO.SSINQS. City Council Office, Auckland, May 14, 1872. ff^ENDERS for the above work, in terms of JL specification to be seen at thiß office, will bo received till Noon on TUESDAY, the 21st instant. Every person tendering to deposit along with hia Tender, a sum of £5. Tenders to be endorsed as above, and the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. * F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR EARTHWORK AND CHANNELLING IN FRANKLIN ROAD. City Council Office, Auckland, May 14, 1872. npENDERS for the above work, in terms of _l Specification to be seen at this office, wilj be received till Noon on TUESDAY, the 21st instant. Every person tendering to deposit along with his tender a sum of £5. Tenders to be endorsed as above, and the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. DRAINAGE, KERBING, Etc, IN SHORTLAND STREET AND O'CONNELL STREET. City Council Office, Auckland, 18th May, 1872. T BIENDERS for the above works, in terms of _I_ . plan and specification to be seen at this office will be received by the City Council, till noon on MONDAY, the 27th inst. Every person tendering to deposit along with his tender a sum of £20. Tenders to be endorsed as above, and the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. BROBIE, Town Clerk. EARTHWORKS IN TURNER STREET, '..'■'... City Council Office, Auckland, 18th May, 1872. rfiENDERS for the above works, in terms of ■ _1_ plan and specification, to be seen at this office, will be received by the City Council till noon on MONDAY, the 27th inst.' Every person tendering to deposit with his tender, a sum of £5.' Tenders to be endorsed as above, and the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk.



SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW AUTUMN AMD WINTER, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED, A ND begs to invite attention to a SECOND SHIPMENT of NEW GOODS, selected expressly for this market, bought cheap before the advance en all descriptions cf Goods, and marked at a small advance On Cost. Each Department is well Stocked with Good, Fashionable,. Saleable Goods, and the prices- in every instance will be SATISFACTORY TO THE PURCHASER.



Special attention invited to the following NEW DEESS MATERIALS, IN Satin Cloths (all shades), Serges French Merinoes, Figured Satin Cloths Spingle Repps, Plain Repps Eenbaix Cloths, Figured Lustres Railway Cords, Silk Warps Winceys, Black Lustres, French Twills, &c. Black Silk Velvets, all prices Grood Black Velveteens, from 3s. 3d. Good Waterproof Twpeds, from. 3s. 6d. Good Winceys, from 6Jd. All-Wool Rob Roy and Shepherd Tartans, double widtb, 3s. 6d,, wqjfili ss. Ladies' Fashionable Jackets, from 6s. lid. Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new shapes Ladies' Silk Velvet Jackets, new shapes, ■ ■•■ "'very rjiph' ''. :( y, . :,,, ; . ~' Ladies' and Children's Waterproof Tweed Mantles, Black Velveteen Jackets 300 pairs good quality Blankets, bought 25 per cent, under value, and to he sold at the same rate Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Wool Damasks, Ticks, and Manchester Gbods, at less than old prices 30 dozen Damask Napkins, much below value Horrock's Long Cloth, s|d. Goods Flannels, from lXf d. Good Tweed, for Boys' Wear, 2s. lid. Gentlemen requiring Hats, Clothing, Out fitting, &c, can select from r a large STOCK, and at the most reasonable prices. , r



A SPLENDID STOCK OF Tweed Trowers, Trowsera and Vests,. Suits, Black Clothing, Auckland- •„ , ; made Clothing, Melbournermade Clothing, White and Cri mean Shirts, Ties, ,' Scarfs, Hosiery, Outfitting, Hats, &c. «^" OBSERVE:—NEW GOODS in every Department, and to be sold at lower prices than charged by any House in Auck land, jgg. 1 H. ATKINS'^ (Latb Hay & Hoitexman).



YOUNG MEN'S CHEISTIAN . ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1872; INAUGUE AL MEETING. CITY HALL, MONDAY, MAY 20, 1872, at 7.30 P.M. Chair to be taken by J. C. Fisth, Esq.' Musical arrangements under the direction of Joseph Browne, Esq. MAY 20—GENERAL MEETING-.—The following gentlemen will deliver addresses : —Rev. E. N. Bree, &1.A., Intro ductory Addresa ; Rev. 0. W. Rigg, "Spirit of the Age " ; Geo. M Eeed, Esq., B. A., "Journalism"; Rev- Warlow Davies, M.A., " What New Zealand requires in her Young Men"; A. Boardinan, Esq., "On Freo Public Libraries." By special desire (for the convenience of North Shore residents) tho Ferry Steamer will leave for Queen-street Wharf in time for the meeting, returning to the North Shoro at 11 p.m. May 27—" The Use and Abuse of Fiction," W. L. Rees, Esq. June 14—"How to Read History," H. H. Lusk.Esq. June 21 —" Oar Laws and how they are made" Hi 3 Honor the Superintendent. July 19—(to be advertised) the Right Eer. Dr. Cowie. July 26—" Stonewall Jackson," Rev. David Bruce. August 16—" Recreation," Rev. Jas. Buller August 2 the Ridiculous," G. M Reed, Esq., B.A. September 13—"Oliver Cromwell," Rev.'W. J. Williams. September 20—•' Perils of the Age" J. C. Firth, Esq. October 18—" Millennial Anticipations," Rev. P. H. Cornford. October 25—"Home Training—its neglect and consequences, Rev. E. N. Bree, M.A Tickets for the course 3s. each (to admit bearer and lady), may be had of Messrs. Chapman, Wayte, Upton, Turrell,^ 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, 6d. A. W. FLEMING, Hon. Sec. ■gSTABLISHED, 1862. A. G. BABTLETT, CHEONOMETEB, "WATCH AHD CLOCK MAKER, AND JEWELLER, 82, Queen steeet. Importer of London manufactured Lever Watches, warranted as Good in quality, and at as Low Lrice, as can be obtained at Home. Each Watch carefully Examined, Adjusted, and a Guarantee given with it. A Large and Choice Assortment of JEWELLERY, including Colonial Green stone, Gold Chains, Brooche9, Ear drops, Gem Rings, &c. Just received, a Handsome AssortmentDt Jet Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Chains, &c. Chronometers Repaired, Adjusted, and Rated by Transit Observation, and for Hire. Quartz and Greenstone cut bo Pattern and Mounted. Repairs of every kind skilfully done on the premises, 82, Queen street.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. STANDARD LIBEAEY. THE Subscribers have received instructions to sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Wednesday next, the 22nd inst., at 11 p'clo'ck, A Library of Standard Works, &c., consist ing of about 300 volumes, catologuos of which can be had on application, SAMUEL COCFRANE & SON. . Auctioneers. - MONDAY, MAY 20. 220 ACRES, MONGONUI. THE Subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20th May, at 12 o'clock. 220 Acres of first-class Land, situated in the Parish of Ohipara, County ,of Mongonui, and being middle portion of Allotment 28, and Southern portion of Allotment No. 29; next the pro perties of Thomas Ball, Esq., and Captain" Buller. • ■» For further particulars apply to Mr. George Eodgere, Solicitor, High street, or to SAMUEL GOCHBANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' " MONDAY, MAY 20. ~ BAKERY AT OTAHUHU. PROPERTY IN EDWARDES STREET. THE Subscribers have received instructions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20th inst., at 12 o'clock. * An Allotment in the centre of the Village of Otahuhu, with the comfortable Seven-roomed Dwelling-house and Shop; Three-stall Stable, Shed, Bake- house, and Four room erected thereon, fronting the Great South Road, and adjoining Mr. Gane's property. Also, A Large Ten-roomed House in Edwardes street, erected on Allotment 57, Section 36, City of Auckland, 50 links frontage, by 207 links deep. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON. Auctioneers.



MONDAY, MAT 20. BY ORDER. OF THE TRUSTEES. ' WYNYABDTON. TfflHE Subscribers have received instructions _I_ from the Trustees to offer for sale by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20th inst., at 12 o'clock, . The EIGHT to MINE for a term of - • TWELVE YEAES on ; All that Piece of Land in Queen'b County, in the Province of Auckland, being Lot No. 1 of Section No. 25 of the Town of Wynyardton, situated on the opposite side of the road to the Gqlcon<?a Gtoldmining Company's ground. SAMFEI* COCHBANE & SOB'S,' Auotioneeri.