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WANTED, a Young Man or ;Youth to assist in a Store; must be honeßt. Constant employment to one who suits.— Apply to W. L. Koth, Market Reserve, Queen street. WANTED, two Good Hands accustomed to working planing and shaping machine. —Apply to FrAseb & Tinne, Phcenix Foundry. _ __ WANTED, an intelligent Lad, as an Apprentice.—Apply at the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Queen s—jflfcreet. C~Tty band of hope meet TO NIGHT Young Men's Booms. JAMES G. CARB, Sec. MONEY to LEND on Freehold Security in the city or suburbs of Auckland, £150, £100, and £50.—Apply to Geobge RodGEBS, Solicitor, High street, Auckland. WANTED, FOE. A SAW-MILL, A CIRCULAR-SAW HAND, and Man for the Tail of Saw.—Apply to G. Holdship & Co., Custom-house street. "~~ "' ~ WANTED, A COTTAGE of four or five rooms ; within ten minutes walk of Queen street.—Apply, stating rent, to T. 8., office of this paper. WANTED, a Female Servant; also a Boy, accustomed to butchering.—Apply to Mrs. Sand ali, Wakefield street. WANTED, a Strong Lad ; one who can milk, and look after a horse.—Apply to CrcABtBY Bowden, Somerville's Stables. W "ANTED, a respectable Girl, from 12 to 15 years old.—Apply to Mrs. Williams, Nelson street, above the Gas Works, WANTED nnO Purchase a good Second-hand Violin. — L Apply to F. H. Lewisson, Queen street. WANTED, TWO Plumbers and Zinc-workew.—Apply immediately to W. J. Masks, 74 Chapel street. WANTED,— A Teacher for an Elemen tary School in Chancery street.— Apply by letter, Box 127, Post office. WANTED, AFIRST»CLASS COOK.—Apply at the Gbethottnt) Hotel WANTED, A YOUNG LA.DV as Assistant.—Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaab. "TTTANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to VV Mrs. J. H. Upton, Pitt street. W "ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. J. S. Macfablane, Jermyn street. WANTED, Tailoresses and Shirt-makers at the London Wholesale Ready-made Clothisg Manufactory, Wyndham street; also, Apprentices to the tailoring, shirt-making, a nd sewing machines. ANTED KNOWN, that all those that ordered India Rubber Stamps and Presses, and did not get them, k W" ANTED KNOWN, that the cheapest and best made Stamps of every des cription, Presses, &c, are to be had from A. Tetttenbebg, 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 Press, with Steel die, and a new improved Knooking down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Tetttenbekg's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's Corner. €iCtf\C\ TO LEND on FREEHOLD swOUvy SECURITY.—AppIy to W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. WELLESLEY STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. rfIHE ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING J_ will be held THIS (Tuesday) EVEN ING, at half«past 6 o'clock. WANTED KNOWN. — Just opened out— The New Shaped Hats The Brindisi The Grand Duke S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. DIME AND PIN. nHHE celebrated Dime and Pin will be J- competed for at the Occidental Hotel, on THURSDAY EVENING, the 16th, at 8 o'clock. Every member will be presented with a photograph,—punctually at 8 o'clock. EDWARD PERKINS. TO LET, a COTTAGE of five rooms, near the Wharf.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registeeed). nnHE Annual General Meeting of Share _L holders will be held in the large room of the New Zealand Insurance Company's Building on THURSDAY, May 23, 1872, at noon. Business : To receive Reports and .Balance- Blieet,"election of Directors and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, May 13, 1872. Manager. TO BE SOLD OR LET, a G-ood Family Residence, with Coach-house, Stable, &c, together with about five acres of land, all fenced, and laid out in Garden, Orchard, and Paddocks ; it is well watered and conveniently situated, 'Busses run hourly to the City within a short distance of the Property. Possession can be had in a short time, as the owner is going to England.— Apply to R. Abthub, auctioneer. TO THOSE SEEKING A GOOD INVESTMENT IN THE " PUB LINE. nnHB Advertiser has one of the most JL Valuable Proportion, as regards Hotels, placed in his hands, and will only treat with principals.—For further particulars apply office of this paper. > Coromandel, 13 th May, 1872. o a E *- EESTAUEANT,. SHORTLAND STREET. Breakfast 8 to 10 am. Dinner 12t03.30p.m Tea ... 5 t0 BP'm> Meals always ready. k B. BOAOH, Lessee;



OFFICE TO LET in Fort Street.—Apply to Samuel Cochbane & Son. WANTED, Bottles, in any quantity. Highest price given. — Apply E. SozoHon, Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel street. WANTED, the old identities to rally round their old friend of 20 years' standing, and mate their cash purchases out of his large Stock of Boots and Shoe 3 just landed, ex Caduceus attd Naomi. " Should auld acquaintance le forgot." —B. McKerba.B. WANTED, the Ladies and Gent? of Auck land to call in and inspect McKebbas' large Stock of Boots and Shoes now opened. All to be sold cheap for cash, to make room for shipments daily expected. W" ANTED, Buyers for Mottled Kauri.— James W.Waxleb, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street. 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. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, include ing Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Sails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his 'Sards, 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; K(~\ PIECES Geet Calico, 4£d. per OU Yard ; splendid value. J. COS&BAVE & CO. 0 Kf\ LADIES' All-wool Chest Pho £*lJ\J tectoes, 2s. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 5 CASES of Childben's Fancy Hosieby, consisting of Wool Scarfs and Ties, Hoods, Socks, Gaiters, Bootees, and Collars, &c J. Oosqeave & Co. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, on Wednesday last, a Gold Mounted Eye Glass, in the Karangahape Road ; between Upper Queen street and Ponsonby Road.—Apply to S. Davenpobt, Karanga hape Road. "I f\B. REWARD. —Lost, last month, a A\J black and white Cattle Dog; one-half of his face white and the other Black ; answers to the name of " Rove/."—The above reward will be paid on delivery to W. H. Mabtijt, Mount Albert. Any person detaining the above after this date will be prosecuted. May 13, 1872. WANTED 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. _^_^ IMPROVED SELF-ACTING EARTH CLOSETS. mHE UNDERSIGNED begs to call the 1 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. QNEHTJNGA CHORAL HALL. ME. AND MADAME WINTER'S GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY NEXT, May 16. Admission, 2s. 6d. and Is 6d. j commence at 8 o'clock. 'Buses will leave Hardington's yard at half past 6 o'clook ; returning after Concert. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out A Large Lot of Clothing, comprising— New Paget Suits, new Sac Suits, new Reefer Jackets, new Hats, &c, &c. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. COALS! COALS!! WANTED, Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of tho town, at lowest rates. —Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen streets NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Pets of the Legislature to enter into contracts fer 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 especiaUy 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 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 5 ThTtables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of New Zealand. ~,,., 6 Residence is permitted m 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 or , ' Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L2.00C i from the claims of creditors. 8. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, whicl are duly invested at compound interest, at anj time being insufficient to meet the demands, thm 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 Chic; ' Postmaster, Auckland. rosins , W-'GISBORNE, Commissioner. THE THAMES ADVERTISER, PUBLISHED DAILY, IS the oldest established Journal on the Thame: Goldfields, and having the largest circulation i: the best medium for advertising. PRICE TWOPENCE. Advertisements and Subscriptions received atthi Evening Star Office.



1 X? 1 A riOA T0 LEND, in sums ol awXUjUUU £500 and upwards. Also, several smaller sums,—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen Street. WANTED KNOWN.—Jusfc received and opened out— ; The New Hat, the Oscae. Best make. ' S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. T C A E S O IST, 0 • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &c, High Bteeet. 1 Ann PIECES Fancy Bbocaded lXjyjyJ Deess Stuff, Is. per jard. J. CoSGHRAYE & CO. 6 CASES of MiMiNEBY Bonnets ; very choice novelties indeed. J. Cosgbate & Co. EOR SALE, a Fishing Boat (3 tons), one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff; , also, several Ships' Boats. —Apply to J. Clabe, Boat Builder, Customhouse street. TO LET.—A Neat Cottage with five rooms with Two-Stalled Stable, and large Garden attached, situated on the Newton Road.—Apply to H. Pabtington, 30, Queen street. O BE LET, Munro's Sail Loffc and Cot» tage. Fort street. —Apply to Samuel CoPHBANE AND SON. J- COSGRAVE & CO7~ HEG TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS Jt> OF AUCKLAND THEY HAVE OPENED THEIE WINTER SHIPMENT OP DHAPEEY & CLOTHING, PER WILD DUCK, Consisting of BLACK AND COLOUEED SILKS, BROCADED AND PEKIN SILKS, EICH BLACK SILK VELVETS, BLACK AND COLOURED VELVETEENS," COSTUME & COSTUME SKIRTS In Silk and Satin. THE WAESAW POLONAISE, MANTLES AND JACKETS, In Silk, Velvet, Waterproof, Velveteen, and Black Cloth. MILLINEEY BONNETS, The Choicest Novelties of the Season. TEIMMED HATS, In the Leading Fashions. FEENCE MESINOBS, In all Colours. FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS, DOLLY VAEDEN COSTUMES, WINCEYS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FURNISHING AND MANCHESTEE GOODS; Also, a Magnificent Assortment of F U E S. Goods are steadily on the rise, cmd it therefore behoves every one who desires to secure Drapery and Clothing of every description on easy terms to take advantage of the present opportunity mid make their purchases at J. COSGRAVE 8f CO.'s, who are direct importers, and at present the largest holders of Drapery and Clothing of any house in New Zealand. BANK OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Eegistered.) NOTICE is hereby given that the office of the Company has been Removed to No. 34, Insurance Buildings. A. W. FLEMING-, Legal Manager. NOETH DEVON GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). THE Directors have made a Call (the 4th) of One Shilliug per Share on the Capital 1 of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at , the office of the Company, Shortland street, ! Auckland, on or before May 25, 1872. F. A. WHITE, ; Secretary. , SONS OF FREEDOM GOLD MIN ) ING COMPANY (Limited). I fTiHE Transfer Books will be closed from r A Noon on MONDAY, the 13th instant, 3 until Noon on TUESDAY, the 14th instant, when a Dividend of One Pound (£1) per Share will be payable at the Office, Canada f Buildings, Queen street. THOS. LEIGH WHITE, Secretary. Auckland, May 10,1872. THE undersigned is Agent for the following 'Gold Mining Companies— s Tokatea Harbour View Siege of Paris Nil Desperandum Golden Pah British Royal Oak Buffalo B. HORNE, 6 Queen street,



THEATEE SOTAL, AUCKLAND. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, MAY, 14th, AND WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS, May 15th and 17th, 1872. sator, arepo, teret, opera, rotas, sator, arepo, teret, opera, rotas. MR. FRANK WESTON, THE WIZARD OIL PRINCE, On the above Nights in his CHARACTERISTIC LECTURES Will "Dig Down" and SPEAK A PIECE. The Trouble commences at 8 o'clock. ADMISSION—FREE. Polite and neatly-dressed Ushers in attendance. The DRESS-CIRCLE and BOXES will be specially reserved for the exclusive privilege of LADIES accompanied by GENTLEMEN. Children in Arms—One Guinea. " Who will care for Mother now. He will Talk, He will Sing, HE WILL BANJOISE. Come and bring your Ladies to see and hoar this VERSATILE LECTURER, And if we don't succeed in furnishing an Evening's Amusement, the Pkicb op Admission will be Refunded SATOR, ARBPO, TERET, OPERA, ROTAS, And more too. A DMISSION—GRATIS. See Programmes and Bills of the Day, Carriages may be ordered at Ten o'clock. QITT HALL. THIS (TUESDAY.) EVENING, MAY 14, Most positively the LAST NIGHT BUT FOUR of COLLINS, CARROLL, AND BENT'S MALE AND FEMALE MINSTRELS, In oonsequence of the Hall being pre-engaged. TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, Benefit of Mrw John Collins and Miss Letitia Carroll. 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. ia» in . „ MORTON & ONYON, Agents of the Thames Cargo Steamers Enterprise No. 2 and Lady Office : Fort street, Auckland. JUST OPENED.—2SO BLACK COATS, at 12s. 6d. SAMUEL COOMBES, 80, Queen street; O Kf\ SILK SKIRTS, 14s. 6d. £d\J J. COSQEAYE & CO. JUST OPENED, Ex WILD DUCK, PIANOFORTES, HARMONIUMS, MUSICAL BOXES, &c. CUCKSET'S PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC SALOON, Wholesale and Retail, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. . "IVfUSICA-L-BOXESfrom 21s to £20 JJ-Jl. Harmoniums from 12?125. to 42S Pianofortes from 42J and upwards Violins from Bs. Cd. and upwards Concertinas from 3s. Cd. English and Anglo-German Concertinas Side Drums, Banjos, Guitars, Violoncellos, and Tambourines. Flutes of every description. H. C.'s Strings are the Choicest in the colonies. All the New, Standard, and Popular Music on hand. Pianofortes for sale or on hire. Trade Supplied. 1863. N.B.—All goods sold at this Establishment are of most careful selection of the best qualities, and at most reasonable rates. TMTILLINEBY. MRS. M. JOHNSTONE IS NOW OPENING NEW JWINTER GOODS, Consisting of— Millinery, Bonnets Bever, Felt, Velvet, and Silk Hatß Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, and Lace Dress Material, Silks, Moire Antique Dress and Mantle Trimmings and Fringe Waterproof Cloaks and Costumes Mantles, Shawls, &c. NOW ON VIEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP MAGNIFICENT CHINESE AND JAPANESE GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE DRAWING-ROOM AND THE TOILET. MRS. JOHNSTONE, MILLINER, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET: WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi: — New Hats New Clothing New Under-clothing. Also, 5 cases Portmanteaus and Valises, At S. Coombbs' City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. p' /"k/"\ BLACK Steaw Hats, from Is. «JvJv/ J. COSGBAYE & CO. KfW^V LADIES' and Children's O\J\J Wateepboof Jackets and Mantles, from ss. lid. J. COSGBAYE & CO. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and out, — The New} Alma Hat, Best style and finish. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart,|Bo, Queen street. 1 Kf\ PIECES Feekch Merino, all -IOU wool, Is. 9*d. J. COSGEAYB & CO. MR. 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 trifling ex pense, and will guarantee perfect comfort, mastication, and durability. Note address— Mr. Txndaiii (Surgeon Dentist), top oi Skortlan.d street, . -■._•■„



SECOND SHIPMENT OP NEW AUTUMN AND 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 cbeap before the advance on all descriptions cf Goods, and marked at a small advanoe en Cost. Each Department is well Stocked with Good, Fashionable, Saleable Goods, and the prices in every instance will bo SATISFACTORY TO THE PURCHASES. Special attention invited to the following NEW DEESS MATERIALS, IN Satin Cloths (all shades), Serges French Merinoes, Figured Satin Cloths Spingle Repps, Plain Repps Renbaix Cloths, Figured Lustres Railway Cords, Silk Warps Winoeys, Black Luatre3, French Twills, &c. Black Silk Velvets, all prices Good Black Velveteens, from 3a. 3d. Good Waterproof Tweeds, from 3s. 6d. Good Winceys, from 6£d. All-Wool Rob Roy and Shepherd Tartans, double width, 3s. 6d,, worth Ss. Ladies' Fashionable Jackets, from 6s. lid. Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new shapes Ladies' Silk Velvet Jackets, new shapes, very rich Ladies' and Children's Waterproof Tweed Mantles, Black Velveteen Jackets 300 pairs good quality Blankets, bought 25 per cent, under value, and to be sold at the same rate Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Wool Damasks, Ticks, and Manchester Goods, at less than old prices 30 dozen Damask Napkins, much below value Horrock's Long Cloth, s£d. Goods Flannels, from llfd. Good Tweed, for Boys' Wear, 2s. lid. Gentlemen requiring Hats, Clothing, Out fitting, &c, can select from a large STOCK, and at the most reasonable prices. A SPLENDID STOCK OF Tweed Trowers, Trowners and Vest 3, Suits, Black Clothing, Auckland* made Clothing, Malbourno-inade Clothing, White and Cri mean Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Hosiery, Outfitting, Hats, &c. IST OBSERVE:—NEW GOODS in every Department, and to be sold at lower prices than charged by any House in Auck land. H: ATKINS \ (Lais Hay & Honeyjcan). f.



pEINCE OF WALES.THEATRE. Immense Success of Offenbach's Grand Dramatio Opera THE GRAND DUCHESS OF GERQLSTEIN. New Scenery and entirely New Dressea made expressly for the Production. TUESDAY EVENING; MAY 14,' Offenbach's Buffo Opera THE GRAND DUCHEBS OF GEROL STEIN. The Grand Duchess .. .. Madame F. Simonsen (Her Original Character in Australia and New Zealand. MISS AITKEN (Mrs. J. L. Bunten) will shortly APPEAR. Seats may be secured at Upton's. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out a Large Lot of Boys' and Men's Cloth Caps; latest styles. S. Coo:\ibes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. 4 CASES of 9-4, 10-4, 11-4, and 12-4 jB Mabseilles and Toilet Quilts, just opened. J. CoSGffiAYE & Co; AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY. TENDERS are invited by Messrs. John Brogden and Sons for the Supply of tho STONE BLOCKING and RUBBLE required at Parnell Tunnel. Specifications may be seen at the Office of Messrs. John Brogden and Sons, Albert Barracks. Tenders will be received up to noon of the 15th of May. The lowest or any tender not neoessarily accepted1. For JOHN BROGDEN AND SONS, Jho. Lackland. Auckland, May 7, 1872. SEWING MACHINES FOE THE MILLION! THE BEST and CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY, AT MONTAGUE'S CELEBRATED FANCY BAZAAB, QUEEN STBEET, AUCKLAND. THE "DEFIANCE" HAND LOCK STITCH SEWING MACHINE Complete, with Extras £ s. d. Price 5 0 0 With Table 6 10 0 THIS Machine has been awarded seven Prize Medals at the various competitive trials held in Victoria and New South Wales, and is generally admired for its elegance of finish, the certainty of its doing all that the most expensive Machines are supposed to perform at one-half their cost, and its extreme simplicity, as children are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " GEEMANIA" SILENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE. £ s. d. Price 5 15 0 With 19 extras. This Machine has obtained a world-wide notoriety, having been awarded twenty-six Gold Medals in Europe, and has taken several prizes in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Geelong, and is acknowledged by the Victorian press as one of the best and cheapest Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines yet submitted to the public. A constant supply of Needles, Cotton and all extras on hand. An experienced Machinist always on the premises to instruct purchasers, and lessons given &BATI3 if required to parties preferring at their own residences. In order to meet the requirements of all classes weekly payments will be taken. <@° Note the Adbess:! :— MONTAG-UE'S PANGY BAZAAR, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! J. CRAIG RESPECTFULLY informs his. X\; friends and the public generally that he has disposed of his Coal and Firewood Business, Fort street, to Mr. J. M. Maodoxald, 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. CEAIG. 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 Firewood Depot. Fort street. THE TJNDEESIG-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 Oakum (machine made) White Lead (genuine) White Lead, No. 1 Colza Oil 1 Boiled Linseed Oil f In dmm^ Raw „ I 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 53,1872.



QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, A UOKLAND ATHLETIC SPORTS,' to xjL be held in the ALBERT BARRACKS on the 24th instant. Committee s John Sheehan, Esq., M.G.A. James Russell, Esq. D. B. Cruiokshank, Esq. T. Morrin, Esq. J. P. DuMoulin, Esq. Owen Jones, Esq. L.D.Nathan, Esq., J.P. Judge : Kbfeebe : Handicappeb : PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME. 1. 150 yards Maiden Flab Race, in heats; Open to air who have never won an advertised race. Ist prize, £7; 2nd prize, £3. Entranae, ss. 2. One Mile Handicap Flat Race. Ist prize, £7 ; 2nd prize, £3. ss. entrance ; ss. acceptance. , f) 3. 100 yards Handicap Flat Race. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £2. ; ss. entrance ; 23. 6d. acceptance. 4. Auckland Handicap ; 200 yards Flat Race. Ist prize, £10; 2nd prize ; £5. 10s. entrance ; ss. acceptance. 5. One Mile Handicap Walking Match. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £2. ss. entrance ; 2s. 6d. acceptance. 6. 150 yards Handicap Flat Race, for hoys 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 prizo, £3. Entrance, ss. j acceptance, ss. 8. 440 yards Handicap Flat Race. Ist prize, £10 j 2nd prize, £5. 108. entrance 5 ss. 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 insfc. Acceptances to be 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 Yabd for every subsequent false start. In all disputes the Referee's decision to >c final. All competitors from the Thames or Coro« mandel who win a prize will be paid at Mr Sullivan's, Victoria Hotel, on night of races. N.B. Fifteen per cent, of the proceeds will be given for the benefit of the Hospital. H. N. NEWSTEAD, Hon Sec. TO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. TO LET, for three months, or three years, at Muddy Creek, a few miles down the Manakau, on the sea-Bide, a well-built House of five rooms, with 106 acres attached, abound ing in Pheasants and other Game ; also in Timber. —Apply to Capt. Simobtds. Sfafc* frg r "WEDNESDAY, MAT 15. nnHE Subscribers have received instructions JL to sell at the residence, Hepburn street (opposite Mr. Thomas Macky's), on Wednes day, the 15th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Entire Household Furniture, consisting of Mahogany Sideboard, Mahogany Table, carved legs ; 6 Hair seated Mahogany Chairs, Easy Chair, Mahogany Sofa, Table Cover, Clock, Parian Marble Figures, Mirror, Lustres, Curtains, Spy»glass, Brussels Carpet and Drugget, Mats, Ornaments, Pic tures, Green and Gold Tea and Ereak fast Service, Cut Decanters, Hyacinth Glasses, China Flower Pots and Stands, Cut Flint Glass Goblets, &c. ; Revolver, Cushions, Books, Passage Oilcloth, Thermometer, Mahogany Dining Table, Oilcloth, Chairs, Arm Chair, Hair Mattresses, Coal Scuttle, Fenderr Grate, Kerosene Lamp, Quilts, Ma, hogany Desk, Ornaments, Letter Press- Brass Bedstead, Hair Mattress, Mahog, any Wardrobe (plate glass doors)- Mahogany Cheat Drawers, Mahogany Dressing Table, Mirror, Mahogany; Washstand and Ware, Carpet, Chairs, Bedsteps, Single Iron Bedstead, Feather Bed, Pillows, Dressing Table, Books, Kitohon Clock, Stove, Bath, valuable Collection of Shells from all Countries, and the usual lot of general Kitchen Requisites. SAMUEL COCHEANE & 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, MAY 20. BY ORDER OP THE TRUSTEES. WYNYAEDTON. nnHE Subscribers have received instructions JL from tho Trustees to offer for sale by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 20th inst., at. 12 o'clock, The RIGHT to MINE for a term of .. TWELVE YEARS on All that Piece of Land in Queen's County, in the Province of Auckland, being Lot No. 1 of Section No. 25 of &c Town of Wynyardton, situated on the opposite side of the road to the GolconeTa Goldmining Company's ground. , . SAMUEL OOciEANE & SONiS, Auofciooeerf.