profession, and put him into an excellem practice, but he would not settle to it He took it into his head to go to India much against the wishes of his family he went, however, and remained there fifteen years, when he returned as I tolc you, and by no means so well off as when h( went away." " But what has all this to do with thi house? Why do people say that it i: haunted ?" asked Agatha. 'cj~ Why, partly I suppose because it ii &. linear to the place where Ernest ii to have been murdered. Yoi see it had not been inhabited for a lon£ time before that, and it began to look i desolate, dreary place enough. It hac been empty for nearly eighteen month; before your mamma took it. Everybody of course knew that it was wholly deserted except by rats, when to their astonish merit, one night about twelve o'clock, a few weeks after Ernest's disappearance several persons who happened to be awake saw a light shining steadily from one oi its windows. This you may be sure astonished them not a little, and when the same thing happened again two more nights at exactly the same time their surprise changed to alarm. Well, on the fourth night, after waiting for the light to appear, some of the villagers bolder than the rest made up their minds to examine into the mystery ; accordingly, about midnight, armed with sticks, rifles, and any other weapons they could lay their hands upon, they set off. They had turned out of the lane into the garden, and were advancing noiselessly through the thick shrubbery towards the window where the light was burning, when it went suddenly out, and imme diately after a noise like the rattling of chains, only a hundred times louder, ac companied by hideous unearthly yells, rang through the house, and then seemed to die away in caverns beneath their very feet. Terrified beyond measure, their courage vanishing like mist before the sun; they turned and fled back to the village as fast as their heels could carry them, where, shaking with fright^they told their story to tlie equally-frightened villagers. From that hour no one ventured near the house, unless in broad daylight; it has been shunned by all alike, high and low. You may imagine then, our surprise when we heard that the haunted house was taken, and that its only inmates were to be two ladies, two female servants, and only one man servant. Now what do you say to this story, my dear ? Does is not make you feel a little bit nervous ?" Agatha shook her head very decidedly. " "No, indeed, Mrs. Wylde," she said. "It certainly seems very strange and mysterious, but after all there may be some simple reason which would soon clear up the whole affair. Ido not be believe in ghosts yet." " Then I wish some one would clear it •up," said Mrs. Wylde, almost impa tiently ; "it would be an unspeakable relief to some of us. You, yourself, con fess, Agatha, that from time to time you have heard strange noises in this house." " Yes, we have, both mamma and I," said Agatha, " but neither of us are ner vous ; and then in a large rambling old house like this such noises are easily ac counted for.1' "Well," said Mrs. Wylde, looking at her admiringly, "It would be a good thing if everybody were like you; for I tell you, Agatha, there are people who would not come near this house for worlds." " I suppose, then, that is why we have so few visitors," said Agatha, laughingly. "Of course it is. Plenty long to make your acquaintance only they dare not come here to seek it." Agatha's lip took a scornful curve ; she could not understand such weakness. Presently her visitor made her adieux and departed, and Agatha went to the dining-room and stood thoughtfully gaz ing out of the window at the house where the Wentworth's lived, over the fate of whose young heir so dark and sad a mys tery seemed to hang. "Is he dead, I wonder," she mused ; he might not be after all. " Poor Ernest! it was a sad fate for you —if true. Bat how stupid of people to bo so superstitious. I wonder what mamma would say if she knew. I have half a mind to tell her." But she soon decided that would not do. Mrs. Wayne was a widow lady in very delicate health, and though ordin arily a strong-minded woman enough, her nerves were somewhat weakened by long illness. She had heard that the house was haunted, and had at first been rather alarmed ; but the place suited her. The village was quiet and healthy ; the house and grounds decidedly picturesque, though in a woful state of decay, but could soon be put to rights by means of her ample purse ; so she concluded to remain, much to the astonishment of the villagers. She did not wish for visitors, and was therefore not sorry to find that, with the exception of Mrs. Wylde, the doctor's wife, and one or two others, they were not often likely to be disturbed by their neighbours. But Agatha—restless, energetic Agatha—found the monotony of her life somewhat wearisome, and some times declared laughingly that she would rather see a ghost than nothing at all. " I really almost long to meet one in the corridors some night, mamma," she would say; " and one night about twelve o'clock I thought I heard some footsteps walking to and fro outside my door. I got up and peeped out; but, alas ! if ghost it was it had vanished, for I could not see nor hear anything." . '•' What nonsense, Agatha, said Mrs. Mayne. " I never knew a girl with such queer fancies in her head as you have. I am sure I have no wish to see a ghost, even if I believed in them, which I do not. You will make me nervous if you "o on so." **& One morning, just as the sun s rays (IW were beginning to stream in through the 7 windows, Agatha was roused from her •lumbers by a hurried rapping at the door of her room. She was wide awake in an instant, and sat up in bed to listen. " Who is there ?" she cried out; "it is not time to get up yet; it is only five o'clock." • . " Oh, miss, please let me m, cried an imploring voice. Agatha sprang to the door and opened it. Outside stood Mary, the housemaid, with her clothes huddled on anyhow, ?nd looking woefully wfeite and terrified. «Whatever is the matter ?" oned

t Agatha. " Come in, Mary; what is it !• you want P you look like a ghost." ij Mary flung up her hands with a little ; scream. " Oh, Miss Agatha, it's just the c e;host that I have seen !" she cried out 1 excitedly, c " The ghost, Mary, what nonsense; you are dreaming, you mean," said Agatha s scornfully. g " Wo, miss, lam not, indeed," said the girl. " I never believed the place wor haunted till lust night; but when I see a ghost with my very own eyes I can't but believe; and that's just what I did see, g. miss." = "Well, tell me all about it," said 3 Agatha quietly. "Well, miss, last night just about .' twelve Jane asked me if I would mind ' getting up to get her a few drops of ' laudanum, as she had the toothache very ' bad, and couldn't sleep a wink. So I gets out of bed in a minute, but I remembered g I had left the bottle in the next room, so j? I opened the door to fetch it; but the 0 minute I opened it, I saw, oh I"—and Mary shuddered at the remembrance — j j " the awfullest sight I ever did see in all . my life." 3@ "What was it?" asked Agatha curiously. ' . "It was the ghost, miss, a-standing just opposite to me where the corridor 1 ends in that little square place. It was ' very tall, and had on a long white cloth [ that wrapped it up all over except a little bit of its face, which was awfully white. I djd'nt see no arms anywhere, miss. I was that frightened I could neither scream nor run away; and when the door opened the thing turned round, looked at me for one moment, and then walked to the . other side of the wall, and vanished right ! through. Then I rushed back into the j room and told Jane. She was frightened j almost out of her senses, and we didn't go to bed no more that night, but put on our clothes, and lit a candle ; then as soon as it was light enough this morning I came to tell you, knowing as your mamma isn't well enough. But if you please, miss, Jane and I both wants to leave as soon ag you can get somebody in our places, for we couldn't stay in this house any longer, miss, after what we see last night; we can't stand ghosts." \To he continued.']

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MAY 20, 1872.

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WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply to A. Lamb, Grey street, back of Paul's, Butcher. W "ANTED, immediately, a Bootmaker for the country ; good wages. —Apply to B. Gittos. WANTED, a Second Cook.—Apply at the Army and Navy Hotel. W "ANTED, a general Female Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Thos. WniTSON, Waterloo Quadrant. "ANTED, to Sell, cheap, '100 Sacks of Onions. The best Onions lOlbs. for Is., and 141bs. for Is. Salt Legs of Mutton only 3d. per lb. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mr. R. Somerviidi/e, Thames Office, Shortland street. WANTED, a Young Man or 'Youth to assist in a Store; must be honest. Constant employment to one -who suits.— Apply to W. L. Roth, Market Reserve, Queen street. WANTED, two Good Hands accustomed to working planing and shaping machine. —Apply to Fbasee & Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. >T,vTANTED, Tailoresses and Shirt-makers V V at the London Wholesale Ready-made Clothisg Manufactory, Wyndham street; also, Apprentices to the tailoring, shirt-making, and sewing machines. ° WANTED KNOWN, that all those that 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. Tetxtenbehg, Engraver, Wellesley -j street, East, round Dyson's corner. WANTED, Mining Managers and Business People to call and see the difference between and old approved Lever Press, with steel die, and a new improved Knocking down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Tetjtenberg-'s, Engraver, Wellesley street Eaßt; round Dyson's Corner. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply im mediately to J. Levy, Clothier, &c, above the Theatre Royal. W ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri.— James W. Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. 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 atsd Naomi. "Should mild acquaintance be forgot."—B. MoKebeas. WANTED, employment by"' r'a steady middle-aged man, either as book keeper, or in a grocery and general store, or in any capacity of trust and usefulness. — Address, A.C., Evening Stab Office. WANTED, the Ladies and Gent? of Auck land to call in andinspect McKerbas' 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. Tj IVE SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, on Jj the 7th instant, a small Cockatoo from West Queen street. The above reward for information leading to its recovery. —E. Attstin, Hair Dresser, West Queen street. /CORNISH BOILER for Sale; 12ft. x 3ft. V 7 6in., with flue.—W. J. Cawkweli,, j Vulcan Lane. ■__ ALIGHT SPRING-CART for Sale, at Hill's, Coach-builder, Newmarket. TO LET* Offices suitable for Solicitors and " others.—Two doors below Herald office. OFFICE TO LET in Fort Street;.—Apply to BAnrirKL Cochbanb & Son. : Kf\f\ BLACK Sibaw Hats, from Is. Q\J\J J. COSGBAVSI & CO.



i TTTANTED KNOWN, that W. Roland I T V a Cash Purchaser of every descriptioi 'of Furniture, Bedding, Wearing Apparel Cooking Utensils, Tools of all sorts, Metal and Lumber, &c- Orders promptly attendee | to, and goods removed free of expense to tht seller. —Apply, Market Beserve, Queen street opposite Thistle Hotel j beside Messenger'i j new shop. 6 CASES of Millinery Bonnets ; veri choice novelties indeed. J. COSGXBAVE & Co. prr\ PIECES Grey Calico, 4frd. pei Sj\J Yard; Bplendid value, j J. COSGKRAVE & Co. "ANTED known thst I. Alexandra liai on hand and ready for execution , large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour Board seal ; old approved Levei j Presses, all sizes, with steel or brass disc ; new improved Spring Press, or so called knocking | down machines, different sizes; Dating and i Belf-inking Presses, to arrive from San I Francisco per Nevada ; also Hand Printing | Stamps and Seals of all descriptions.— Isidoh { ALEXANDER, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of ! Wellesley street, and opposite United Service hotel. W~~ANTED,— RUNNERS.—Apply at the Evening Stab office. MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! MUFFINS ! WANTED— Six Boys to carry out Rolls and Muffins. Good boys will receive liberal wages.—Apply tc R. Robertson (late Percy's), Barrack street. FOR SALE, a splendid 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. Collins, at Pulleng's Wharf Dining Rooms. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, includ* 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 iards, Custom-house street. 1 KC\ PIECES French Merino, all _L«J\_/ wool, Is. 9£d. J. COSSRAVE & Co. CALCUTTA SWEEP. A SWEEP will be drawn THIS EVENING Ii at 9 p.m., on the Auckland Sprint Handicap, at J. Sullivan's, Victoria Hotel, Queen street. c AUCKLAND SOWING- CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING of all Members J\. is convened for TO-MORROW evening at the Club Room, 7.30 p.m. Business of importance: Decisive measures re Christ church Boat. GEO. H. FLETCHER, Hon. Sec T^ORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000; Established, 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £550,C00; Established 1821. Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GEAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. LOST, on Saturday, 18th instant, between Grey and Pitt streets, from 3 to 4 p.m., a Purse, containing £4 in gold, £3 in notes, and 12s 6d in silver. —Any person returning the same to William at|Messrs McArthur, Shera & Co's, Shortland street, will be well rewarded. MARK MASONEY. A MEETING of the Members of the pro posed Lodge of Mark Masters will be held at the Loge Room, Masonic Hotel, on Tuesday, 21st May, at 7.30 p.m. Brethren desirous of joining this Lodge are invited to attend this meeting, or to com municate with the Seorefcary before the de parture of the mail. By order. H. G. WADE, Sec. pro. tern. TO SPECULATORS, MINERS, ETC. FOE SALE, at the Court-house Creek, Kapanga, TEN ACRES of LAND, having first-class mining prospects ; frontage to two creeks. —J. Bttbtt, two doors below the Herald office, SMOKEY CHIMNEYS. ANY ONE that is troubled with a Smokey Chimney in town or country can have the same Cured by leaving the address at Messbs. B. Poktbb & Co.'s, Ironmongers, Queen street. Terms moderate; TO LET, in Grey Btreefc, a small Paddock and Stable; very convenient.—Apply H. Ashton & Sons, Insurance. Buildings. HAVING received a new kind of Flower, the Proteer, is on view at Pabtbidges ; 99 Queen street. All kinds of Game on Sale, Live or dead, except Partridge. QTORAGE may be had in those large pre* lO mises, Durham street, late Hunter and Nolan's.—Apply to E. Bowden, Queen street. pir\f\ LADIES' and Children's *J\J\J Watebpeooe Jackets and Mantles, from ss. lid. J. COSGBAVE & CO. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out.— The New Hat, the Oscab. Best make. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. 'ANTED KNOWN that Holdship and 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 early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. WANTED, KNOWN.—Just opened, ex Naomi, a Choice Selection of Gentle man's Undershirts in Merino, Silk, &o. ; also, New Hats.—S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, Si, Queen street.



pBLNCE OF WALES THEATEE. i Lessee .. .. Mrß N Jones. ', | IMMENSE SUCCESS [ Of that Talented Reader and Accomplished Actress 5 MISS AITKEN (MRS. J. L. BTJNTEN). > j Enthusiastic applause and success attended her first s appearance on Saturday night in the character of Meg Merrilies, in Sir Walter Scott's Drama of GUY MANNERING. THIS (Monday) EVENING-, MAY 20, The performance will commence with the 3-act drama, GUY MANJSERING. > j Meg Merrilies Miss Aitken. I To conclude with a Laughable Farce of A.S.S. Prices : Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. ' pATHOLIC INSTITUTE, ■ . Wellington Steeet. ; A GRAND ETHIOPIAN CONCEET Will be given by WARD'S MINISTRELS, Assisted by Volunteers O N FE IDA V, MAY 2 4th, In aid of the Band Funds of the Eoyal ! Company Volunteers. ' j Under the patronage of the Eoyal, Victoria, I and Hobson Volunteer Co.'s 1 SELECT QUADRILLE PAETY. Front seats, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. E. WARD, Treasurer. Ty/TR. AND MADAME WINTER'S -^ MONSTER CONCERT, Postponed from April, will take place at the CITY HALL, on TUESDAY, MAY 21, (When the former Tickets will be available). Admission : Half-a-Crown. Commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets at Mr. Upton's, Queen street. r~\NEHUNGA CHORAL SOCIETY. A BAZAAE In aid of the Funds of the above Society will bo held in the ONEHUNGA INSTITUTE, ON WHIT-TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, the 21st and 22nd instant. Doors open at 2 o'clock p.m. Admission, le. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER, COURSE OF LECTURES, 1872: INAUGURAL MEETING. CITY HALL. mHIS (MONDAY) EVENING, MAY 20, J_ 18T2, at 7.30. Chair to be taken by J. C. Fieth> Esq. Pbogbamme : Part Song—"May Song" —Mendelssohn Rev. E. N. Bree, M.A., Introductory Address. Round —Treble Voices —Cherubim Rev. C. W. Rigg—" The Spirit of the Age" Part Song—" Early Spring" —Mendelssohn A. Boardman, Esq.—"Free Public Libra ries." Song—" Ring Out Wild Bells"—Balfe Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A.—" What New Zealand Requires in her Young Men " Glee —"Come over the Brook, Bessie"— Bishop. G. M. Reed, Esq., E.A.—" Journalism " Part Song—" Woodbird " —F. Abt. Musical arrangements under the direction of Joseph Browne, Esq. Admission One Shilling. By special desire (for the convenience of North Shore residents) the Ferry Steamor will leave for the Queen-street Wharf in time for the meeting, returning to the North Shore at II p.m. Holders of Tickets for the Course entitled to admission free. A. W. FLEMING, Hon. Bee. YOUNG MEN'S CHEISTIAN ASSOCIATION. XKTINTEE COURSE OF LECTURES. May 27—" The Use and Abuse of Fiction," W. L. Bees, Esq. June 14—" How to Read History," H. H. Lusk, Eiiq. June 21—" Our Laws and how they are made" His Honor the Superintendent. July 19 —(to be advertised) the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie. July 26 —" Stonewall Jackson," Rev. David Bruce. August 16—" Recreation," Rev. Jas. Buller August 23—" On the Ridiculous," GL M Reed, Esq., B.A. September 13—" Oliver Cromwell," Rev. W. J. Williams. September 20—''Perils of the Age" J. O. Firth, Esq. October 18 —"Millennial Anticipations," Eev. 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. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi:— New Hats New Clothing New Under-clothing. Also, 5 cases Portmanteaus and Valises, At S. Coombes' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. -| AAA PIECES Fancy Brocaded JLvJVJw Dress Stuff, la. per yard. J. CoSGBAVE & Co. FEEEHOLD ! FBEEHOLD !! WANTED, Purchasers for Houses and Allotments in town and suburbs ; also Farms and Allotments in Onehunga, Drury, Taukau, Newcastle, Hamilton, Kihi Kihi. Raglan, and Taurapga. Terms, one»quarter cash. — Apply to W. Kirby, Coal Yard, junction of Queen and Grey streets. MONEY to LEND on Freehold Security in the city or suburbs ofr Auckland, £250, £150, £100, and £50.—Apply to Geo. Hodgees, Solicitor, High street, Auckland, .1



QUEEN'S BIETHDAT. \ UCKLAND ATHLETIC SPORTS, L XJL be held in the i J ALBEET BAEEACIS; on the 24th instant. Committee : John Sheehan, Esq., M.GLA. James Russell, Esq. D. B. Cruickshank, Esq. T. Morrin, Esq. J. P. DuMoulin, Esq. Owen Jones, Esq. L. D. Nathan, Esq., J.P. Judge : Referee : Handicapped .- PRELIMINARY PROG-RAMME. 1. 150 yards Maiden Plat Race, in heats. Open to all who have never won an advertised race, Ist prize, £7; 2nd prize, £3. Entranae, ss. 2. One Mile Handicap Flat Race. Ist prize, t £7 ; 2nd prize, £3. ss. entrance; ss. acceptance. 3. 100 yards Handicap Plat Race. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £2.; ss. entrance ; 2s. 6d. acceptance. 4. Auckland Handicap ; 200 yards Plat Race. Ist prize, £10; 2nd prize. £5. 10s. entrance ; ss. acceptance. 5. One Mile Handicap Walking Match. Ist prize, £5 ; 2ud prize, £2. ss. entrance ; 2s. 6fJ. acceptance. ; ', 6. 150 yards Handicap Plat Race, for boys 15 years and under. Ist prize,£3 ; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 2s. 6d. 7. 300 yards Handicap Hurdle Race ; over eight hurdles 3 feet 6 inches. Ist prize, £7; 2nd prize, £3. Entrance, 55.; acceptance, ss. 8. 440 yards Handicap Flat Race. Ist prize, £10; 2nd prize, £5. 10s. entrance ; 5s acceptance. Entries will be received by the Secretary at Mr. James Sullivan's Victoria Hotel, Queen street, on Friday, the 17th inst., up to 9 o'clock p.m. Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, the 18th inst. Acceptances to bo sent in on Tuesday, the 21st inst., by 9 o'clock p.m. RULES. Any competitor entering under a false name will be disqualified. Colors to be declared at- time of entry. Any competitor not running in declared colors will be liable to a penalty not exceeding £2. All protests to be entered immediately after the race, accompanied by a deposit of 10s. Any competitor making two false starts will be put back One Yaed for every subsequent fnflse start. In all disputes the Referee's decision to be final. All competitors from the Thames or Coro« man del who win a prize will bo paid at Mr Sullivan's, Victoria Hotel, on night of races. NB. Fifteen per cent, of the proceeds will bo given for the benefit of the Hospital. H. N. NEWSTEAD, Hon Sec. POTATOES! POTATOES! IP you want Really Good Potatoes for table use, in any quantity, from one hundred and upwards to ten or 1 wenty tons, call at» Leyi W. Eaton's, 8 and 10, Queen street., next door North of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, where you will be served at the shortest notice. Delivered to order. ESTABLISHED, 1862 A. G. BARTLETT, CHEONOMETEE, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKEE, AND JEWELLEE, 82, QtTEEN 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 Guaraptee given with it. A Large and Choice Assortment of JEWELLERY, including Colonial Green stone, G-old Chains, Brooches, Ear drops, G-em Rings, &c. Just received, a Handsome AssortmentoE Jet Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Chains, &c. Chronometers Repaired, Adjusted, and Rated by Transit Observation, and for Hire. Quartz and Greenstone cut to Pattern and Mounted. Repairs of every kind skilfully done on the premises, 82, Queen street. JAMES BUTCHER, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Gtoods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. PAWNBROKER'S BUSINESS. FOR SALE, an Established Business in the above line. Premium for coming in very 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. FOR SALE, a Pishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; also, several Ships'Boats.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. MR. TYNDAL%wishes to call the atten tion of paubnts 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 irifiing ex pense, and will guarantee perfect comfort, mastication, and durability. Note address— Mr. Tyndall (Surgeon Dentist), top of Shortland street. HILL, FENTOJN & HU.LBEKT, WHOLESALE & EETAIL, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, Queen street, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Akb Victoeia stbeet, Next the Royal Mail Hotel. Hats and Caps op every Descbiftion Made to Oeder. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! J CRAIGr "RESPECTFULLY informs his -LV/ 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. mcFonald, Coal and Fibewood Depot. Fort street.



NOTICE. THEREBY give notice that if those per sons who are occupying any of my properties in the Township of Kapanga do not pay the arrears of rent now due to me to Messrs. Renshaw and Wilson, or to Mr. Chas. McL'oll; Coromandel, within the period of one month from this date, their interests —if any —in the same ■will be sold by public auction without further notice. JAMES MAGUIRE. Kapanga, May 17th, 1872. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out a Large Lot of Boys' and Men's Cloth Caps ; latest styles. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. OKin SILB: SKIRTS, 149. 6d. jUzjxJ J. Cosgeaye & Co. "wanted; A YOUNG- LADY as Assistant.—Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaab. O LA- DlfiS' All-wool Chest Peo j&zJ\J tectobs, 2s. 6d. J. COSGBAVE & CO. 5 CASES of Childben's Fancy Hosieby, consisting of Wool Scarfs and Ties, Hoods, Socks,G-aiters, Bootees,and Collars,&c. J. CoSGEAVE & CO. COALS! COALS!! WANTED, Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, at lowest rates. —Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen streets WANTED KNOWN. — Just opened out— The New Shaped Hats The Brindisi The Grand Duke S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. W. B E A L,' miNSMITH and New and Second-hand JL Bookseller. Cumulating Library. Books Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellesley street East, next Dyson's. T A M B'S BISCUIT, £21 PER TON. MR, J, S. MACFARLANE, Agent. JUST OPENED.—2SO BLACK COATS, 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. .S^TtS, \ UCKLAND ENGINEER /[/u\\ -^" VOLUNTEERS. N gplfO Parade for Drill at usual place \M®/T/ lrl on Wednesday Evening next, W^^J.'l/ 22nd instant, at half-past seven. v«^Wzig||# All Pouches are to be sent in to Sergeant-Major Head, in the 'W meantime, for alteration. J. M. DARGAVILLE, Capt. Commanding. Auckland, 17th May, 1872. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OP ROUGH SCOKIi. . ASH. i-; Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 14th May, 1872. fTHENDERS for the Supply of 400 cubic X yards of Rough Scoria Ash, in terms of specification to :be seen at this office, will be received on TUESDAY, the 21st inst, at half past 2 o'clock p.m. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Scoria Ash." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HAEBOTJE BOAED.^ ERECTION OP SEA WALL IN CUSTOM HOUSE STREET. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Bth May 1872. fTIENDERS for the Erection of a Sea Wall _L in Custom-house Street, East, in terms of Plans and Specifications to be seen at this office, will be received on TUESDAY, the 21st inst., at half-past two o'clock p.m. Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for Erection of Sea Wall." , WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman, DEAINAGE, KERBING. Etc, IN SHOETLA.ND STEEET AND | O'CONNELL STEEET. City Council Office, Auckland, 18th May, 1872. : nHENDERS for the above works, in terms of !JL 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. EABTHWOEKS IN TURNER STEEET, ' | »i 3 ' City Council Office, i Auckland, 18th May, 1872. nHENDERS for the above works, in terms of JL plan and specification, to be seen at this office, will be received by the City Council till noon on MONDAY, the 27thinst. 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. A CASES of 9-4, 10-4, 11-4, and 12-4 td MabseiliiES and Toilet Quilts, just opened. J, Coschuye & Co; .■■•■.. ~: : . > : .. .. ~; :jHH



»k TV ° T ■ •■*• °B% WM&Sit ENTERPRISE, No. 1 WILL NOT RUN the Ferry To-mobbow. HOLMES BROS. «* «. T?OETIEAN-AKIi JsJkslk. JD NELSON, PICTON, WEL a.^^K^Q^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND «ss|if§|§s|jgk POB.T CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. WELLINGTON, A. Kennedy, Commander, from Manukau on TUESDAY next, 21f»t instant, at 9a.m sharp. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, R. S. LEDG-ER, Grahamstown. "kjk T? 0E TAURANG-A. The new schooner JHgagi DAUNTLESS, MasiLEE, Master, will leave TO-MORROW (Tuesday) AFTERNOON, 21st instant. For freight or passage apply on hoard, or to M. LEVY & CO., Agents, High street, B. BROWN (Late Agent p.s. Lady Bowes) BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he ha 3 commenced business as Custom-house and General Shipping Agent on the Quean-street Wharf, and solicits a share of public support. Office—Jttst above Watebmen's Siaibs, Auckland, May 20, 1872. mO LET, a COTTAG-E of five rooms, near J_ the Wharf.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON. WANTED KNOWN.—JuBt received and opened out A Large Lot of Clothing, comprising— New Paget Suits, new Sac Suits, new Reefer Jackets, new Hats, &c, &c. S. Coombbs, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. BOARD and RESIDENCE.—Two or three Grentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a healthy part o£ the City. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrg. Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church: THE undersigned is Agent for the following G-old Mining Companies— Tokatea Harbour View Siege of Paris Nil Desperandum. Golden Pah British Royal Oak Buffalo R. HORNE, Queen street. NOTICE is hereby given that MR. I. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, is our agent to receive transfers and take calls for the undermentioned claims. KENNON & O'BRIEN. Coromandel, May 16, 1873. Lady Bowen Clunes ' Wood's Point Arrarat Honeycomb Aitkin. BAKE OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Kegisteeed.) 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), Cobomandel. AN 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: - THE UNDERSI G-NED) has for Sale, to arrive per Bulwark, an Invoice of the following GOODS :— Keiller's Confectionery English Jellies Patras Currants Tartaric Acid Split Peas (English) . • Ewbank's Nails, lj inch to 6 inch .. : , . Oakunt (machine made) White Lead (genuine)' White Lead, No. 1 Colza Oil ■ Boiled Linseed Oil F In drumg Raw „ r Turpentine J White Cotton Waste Seaming Twine Assorted Brushware All Long Flax Canvas Navy Boiled ditto Muntz's Patent Metal, 14 to 20 oz. Muntz's Patent Sheathing Nails Stockholm Pitch •» Stockholm Tar Painters' Brushes ' ■ ■ Caustic Soda H. B. MOETON, Custom-house street. April 23.1872. IMPROVED SELF-ACTING EARTH CLOSETS. mHE UNDERSIGNED begs to call the JL attention of parties requiring the above to bis pattern EARTH CLOSETS, which may be Been at the Factory, Wakefield street. J. CASE, Manufacturer of Improved Earth Closets, Steel Mills, &c., &c. TO-MORROW, iff Noon, . AT ARTHUR'S MART. TTOTJSEHOLD FUBNITUBB AND, XL EFFECTS, Now and Second-hand, Oposaum Rugs, &c. Kitchen Utensils, Pictures