Mr Bathgate said he was warranted in stating that the Superintendent would appeal to the country.

The Waste Lands Board refused to grant a title to the Hon. Robert Campbell, the purchaser of 10,000 acres in the Marewhenua district, the sale being opposed by miners. Mr Campbell will appeal to the Supreme Court.

The grain market is brisk. Elour, £11 15s ; wheat, 4s 9d ; barley, none offering; oats, firm, 3s 3d; oatmeal, £20 ; pearl barley, £22.

Mrs O'Mera begs to acknowledge the receipt of £3 18s 6d, collected by Mr W. O'Mera (a perfect stranger), and wishes to convey her sincere thanks to those kind friends who sub scribed the same. The amount helped her while her husband was in hospital, and she will not soon forget this token of kindness.— [Advt.] We learn that the Mercer terminus of Quick's coach will be in future Campion's hotel, which the proprietor begs to intimate has been furnished specially with a view to the comfort and convenience of travellers. The place vacated by Mr Allen, professor of the striped pole, has been taken by MrH. Street, late of*fche Nebraska, who intimates through our columns that his establishment is furnished in first-class style, and customers will receive every attention.

NAPIER

This day.

At the native meeting held recently as Waimarua the natives resolved not to fight against other natives. The Poverty Pay Standard states that Mr Cooper has succeeded iv leasing the oil springs from natives, and intends commencing operations early. The ketch Clematis has arrived from "Wangapoa. The schooner Tawera has arrived at Poverty Bay from Auckland, and the schooner Columbia sailed thence for Auckland on the 6th inst. The schooner Atlanta leaves here for A uckland early. The p.s. Comerang has sailed for Auckland.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

NGARUAWAHIA.

Tbis day,

A telegram was received by the Government last night from Alexandra which says that Toarui and a party of the Ngatimanipoto brought Mr Mackay to Wira yesterday. Ahipene writes that the feeling of Tawhiao and Maunuhiri is peaceful.

Return of Mr Mackay to Alexandra

ALEXANDRA

This day, 3.30 p.m. _ Mr Mackay arrived here from Kuiti this afternoon. He is on his way down to Auckland. He was accompanied by an esccrt ol twenty natives. All are well. Ihe chief Hone te One is with him.

[A Second Edition, with full particu lars, will be issued shortly.]

FURIOUS RIDING IN QUEEN-STREET

FATAL RESULT,

The poor old man, Alexandra Oliver, died at the Hospital last night from injuries re ceived by being knocked down by a horse yesterday in Queen-street. The particulars of the occurrence were published in last evening's Star. There being, however, a doubt as to the identity of the sufferer, a son of the deceased went to the hospital yesterday, and at once recognised the patient as his father. The man lingered on and died at 20 minutes to 11 last night. Be was 70 years of age, of remarkable sober habits, and has been in the habit of gaining a livlihood by selling watercresses. He lived at the top of Chancery-street. An inquest will be held to-morrow afternoon at the hos pital before Dr Goldsboro, coroner. The young fellow who rode the man down is in custody on a charge of manslaughter. His name is William Field, and has been in the employ of Mr Dornwell, butcher.

INQUEST.—THIS DAY. An inquest was held this afternoon at the Railway Teiminus hotel before T. M. Philson Esq, M.D., coroner, on the body of John Rey nish, who was found drowned. Mr Edward Broad foreman. The jury having viewed the body of the deceased, Wm Roberts, the first witness, was called, and deposed that he was a labourer, and yesterday morning, about eight o'clock, as he was on tbe wharf, he saw a man who called his attention to tbe body of the de ceased in the water, which was about four feet deep. He then went and reported the circumstance to Constable Naugbton, who with another constable got a boat and re moved the body to the dead-house. He had Been deceased on board tbe Royal Alfred steamer. Michael Naugbton, constable in tbe armed constabulary, corroborated tbe statement of the previous witness. He took up the corpse from the water from between tbe pile and the wall. There was a cut on the left temple, and the bead was much bruised. He sub sequently searched the body £at tbe dead house, and found 4s 6d on the deceased. This was done in the presence of Peter John son, a boatman, and Constable Diver. The body was fully clothed in the garb of a sea man. Tbe dead-bouse is not conveniently situated for the reception of dead bodies. _ He had heard complaints of bad smells arising from it. There are several private dwellings in its immediate vicinity. To a juryman : There was not a constable regularly stationed on tbe wharf, but one between Fort-street and the remote end of the wharf. John Barrett, a painter, of Abercrombie .reet, deposed that he knew tbe deceased lor tbe last ten years. He was a seaman on board the Royal Alfred steamer. [Legt sitting.]

*H1 EVENING BTAE, THURSDAY. MAY 8. 1573.



Bank of New Zealand shares were quoted in Sydneyjon May Ist at £16 IDs. Coffee.—Brown, Barrett and Cos. Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands. Sold at almost every grocery establishment in town and province.—[Advt.] W. Marshall, fruiterer, Queen-street, has just received, per Nebraska, a shipment of new season American Pea Nuts, the nutritive and stimulating properties of which are now universally acknowledged. When fresh roasted these nuts act as an excellent tonic, and can be indulged in with impunity. — [Apvt.] Dr. BRionT'sPiiospnoDYNE.—MultitudesofPeople are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Bearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c., whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy * Phosphodyne (Ononic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained £3T Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne as Imitations are abroad; and avoid purchasings single bottles, the gen vine artiole being eld in case only.



Special Advertisements. JUST OPENED, NEW WINTER MILLINERY, NEW WINTER DRESSES, NEW FANCY WOOL GOODS. All-wool Flannels, from ls 3d per yard Stout Wet-wove Calicoes, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. FIREPROOF SAFES. FOR SALE, a Consignment of Price's celebrated Fire-proof Safes, various sizes. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, PURE BRAHMA S, DARK VARIETY. EGGS for Setting, from Imported Stock, 7s 6d per dozen. Agent: Mark Somerville Grocer, Queen street. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] DSTEPHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b, 81b, and 601b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & BlackweU's and Bengß', in J-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, who'e or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS ■Wyndham street. Auckland ME¥ ZEALAND HOUSE TO THE LADIES OF THE PROVINCE OP AUCKLAND. I respectfully beg to intimate that I am Showing my NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS Comprising ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON In VELVET, VELVETEEN, AND CLOTH MANTLES, OPERA AND WATERPROOF TWEED j CLOAKS, The New Shades of Color in the various DRESS MATERIALS, Everything New in FANCY SILKS, Extra Qualities in BLACK SILKS, A Novel Selection of Wool Goods, REAL LACE COLLARS AND SETS j In shoit, all.classes of New Goods forjthe Season. W. RATTRAY, NE W ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen street, Auckland.



nli *kj^ AUCKLAND OTP*ir|^. JAL AND NORTH SHORE MiNß\flN^ STEAM PERRY COMPANY SPECIAL NIGHT TRIPS, TO-NIGHT. The p.s. Takapuna Leaves Leaver Leaves Devonport Wharf. Flagstaff Wharf. Auckland Wharf. 7.10 p.m. 7.15 p.m. 7.30 p.m. 10.15 p.m. 10.20 p.m. 10.50 p.m. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. -TV*. TilOR TARANAKI, <w*l|rf^ A} nelson, picton, wel- LINGTON, lvttelton, & PORT The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. TaranaH, E. Wheeler, Commander, from Onehunga, on MONDAY next, 12th inst., at 9 a.m. Por freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. j-Kfr 'TIME TABLE sHfare£ ps- R°yalAlfr°d- Leaves Auckland : Monday, May 12, 1 p.m. Wedne: day, May 14, 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2 p.m. Leaver Coromvndel : Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 3 pm. Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m. vTk^ TX7AIKATO TRANS BJBJOJ^ I>ORT OFFICE' 4_______f_m_, Port-street, Auckland. GOODS FORWARDED TO ALL PARTS OF WAIKATO. THROUGH RATES OP FREIGHT. Auckland to Waikato. Auckland to Tuakau 56s per ton Auckland to Rangariri 55s per ton Auckland to Nganiawahia 60s per ton Auckland to Hamilton or Whata Whata Css per ton Auckland to Alexandra or Cambridge ~ Css per ton Waikato to Auckland. Cambi-d^e or Alexandra to Auckland .. 45s per ton Hamilton or Wlia Y. liita to Auckland .. 45s per ton Ngai aawahia to Auckland 40s per ton Rangai'Ll to Auckland :(5s per ton Tuakau to Auckland 35s per ton FRANZ SCHERFF. CAUTION.— OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE.—Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to he the best for gener 1 use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, _.ome unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles Dealing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and p "3 the same off rs " Olson's Universal Tomato Sr.uce," the proprietor has in consequence c.v. Ed h>s TRADE MARK to be R;g.!stered under the provis'ons of the "Trade Marks Act. 18GG," and procced:ngs will be t. ken against such persons ps may forge or counterfeit such mark. The pub"c aro cautioned to ASK KOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and _.cc that the name is St. mped on Bottle and Stopper, and wrapped round w_th h's we '-known label. BEACONS AND BUOY, AUCKLAND HARBOUR. NOTICE is hereby given that two Iron Perch Beacons (painted Black) have hoen erected on the South side of the Waitemata Channel, near Kauri Point. The Uprer Beacon is erected on tho Northern extreme of the Bo.'.tßock Reef, and is surmounted by a Diamond-shaped Ca^e twenty-two feet above the surface of the Reef, and thirteen feet above hijjh water spring-tides. The Lower Ber con is erected on the outer end of the Reef, immediately oppo ite Kauri Point, and is surmounted by a CircuUr- haped Clje twenty-four feet above the surface of the Reef, and fifteen feet above hi'ih-water spring-tide. Also, thi'.t a C.i,sk Buoy (painted Black) has been placed on the South-western edje off the Sunken Rock off the North of Hillyavd's Creek, and lies in two and a half fathoms at low-water. Masters of Vessels are cautioned not to p~ss to the Southward of the line of Be.cons, or within a cable's lengih Northward of them, as rocky patches and uneven ground extend some d'st._nce out from the Beacons. I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbourmaster. Chief Harbourmaster's Office, Aucriand, May 0, 1873. DEY ONPORT HALL. NORTH SHORE. THE CARANDINI OPERATIC AND BALLAD COMPANY Will give their Popular Entertainment at the Devonport Hall THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, MAY 9. PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture, Piano —The Bohemian Girl (Balfe) — The Sisters Rosina and Fannie Quartette — From the Valleys and Hills we Come (B.lfe)— Company Cavatina —Did I not Love Thee (Carnitine) — Miss Fannie Descriptive Song—Wrecked and Saved-Mr Henry Gordon . Duet—Cheerfulness (Glover)— The Sisters Rosina and Fannie ___ Scotch Sorg-Auld Robin Gray—Madame Carandini Trio—L'Addio (Curschmann)—The Sisters Rosina and Fannie and Mr Sherwin Ballad—Only foi Thee (Linley)—Mis Rosina Operatic Selection from Grand Opera "Maiitana" (AVallace)— Company. Interval of Ten Minutes. Part 11. Introduction, Piano—Cinderella—The Sisters Rosina and Faunie Madrigal—Down in a Flowery Vale—Company. Desciiptive Song - The Flying Dutchman (Pauy)— Mr Henry Gordon Patiiotic Song—The Queen's Letter—Madame Caran dini Part Song—Little Nell (arranged by F. A. Packer)— Company _. , , __, Song—The Murmur of the Shell (Mrs Norton}— Miss Fannie Buffo Duet-Mr and Mrs Bell—Madame Carandini and Mr Sherwin Song—Ring on. Sweet Angelus (Gounod) —Miss Rosina Chorus—Laughing Gipsies—Company. Doors open at half-past 7 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission- First Seats, 3s ; Second, 2s. Children, half-price. Tickets at Mr Mays' and principal stores. The Carandini Company will appear at the CITY HALL TO-MORROW (Saturday). I Miss ROSINA CARANDINI be?s to announce that her BENEFIT will take place on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, May 13. EARLY CLOSING DURING THE WINTER SEASON. W RATTRAY begs to intimate • to his customers that, on and after the Ist proximo, and until the 31st July next, he will close daily at 5.30 p.m. (Saturdays excepted), and on Satur days at 9 p. m. New Zealand House, 60, Queen street. 25th April, 1873. TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on reasonable ternS' CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-stroet t at at Wayte's, Queemtreet,



WANTED, a smart Youth for a Fiviterer's shop.—Apply Sydney Hou_:e, next Union Bank. I WANTED, Sawyers, Bushmen, and ! good Pick and Shovel Hands. —E. Gibbons and Co., Onehvoga. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply immediately to Mrs J. C Firth, Mount Eden. WANTED, Timber Squarers ; good Axemen to [quare logs (kauri and white pine).—John Gibbons & Co., Shortlaad, WANTED, Tomatoes.—Apply to H. Ohlson, Parnell. WANTED, an Apprentice or an Improver, by a Carpenter and Builder.— Apply at the Workshop, in Elliot street, opposite the Albert Brewery. WANTED, one or two young Men to join in a Bachelor's house, where a housekeeper is kept,—Apply to G.A.P., office of this paper. WANTEL), good Journeyman Tailors. —Apply to W. Possenniskie and Co., Shoi Mand-street. WANTED, a Housemaid; refer eices req'--"red.— Apply Waitemata Hotel. WANTED, for Grahamstown (Thames), a good Cook; none other need apply. Refeiences required from last situation.- Apply to Samuel Wells, Commission Agent, 129, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Manukau Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a Eemale General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Tole, College street, Dedwood, WANTED, an experienced General Servant in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Barton Ireland, St. Stephen's Koad, Parnell. WANTED, by a highly-respectable person, a Situation as Ifousekeeper or Com panion to a lady.—Apply at tho oflice of this paper. WANTED, by a young lady accustomed to children, a Situation as Nursery Governess.—Address A., ollice of this paper. WA NT ED KNOW N, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Sliaf ts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. WANTED KNOWN that I have now. o reduced the price of Sewing Machines that no one can alt'ord to be without one. I have new Hand Machines for .sale at £2 10s, £.i, £_>, and £5 us ; a' o, ..everal hrst-clacs Second-hand Machines. Every Machine, new or second-hand, guaranteed. Repairs properly done. Needles, Oil and Extras. — (!ko. AY. lliisi.or, Engineer ; the Fitting Shop, 1 Vulcan Lane. - WANTED KNOWN THAT \ W. L E YS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account-book Manufacturer, Has REMOVED from Victoria street East, to AVyndham street, next door above the Evening Star oflice. WANTED KNOWN, that Gentle men's Clothes are Cleaned, Dyed, and Re paired, at the shortest notice, at MARK SIMPSON'S Tailoring Establishment, Wyndham street, almost opposite the Evening Star ollice. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supp'y of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Cus tom-house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that the un dersigned lias always on hand, and for Sale, a largo Stock of First and Second-class Timber, in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment, either at tlie Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES AY. AVALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED KNOWN that Hold ship & Co., AVholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland. Sash, Door, and MouMing Factory, Newton. Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown. Timber Yard, Coromandel. Saw Mill, AVhangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN.— Prices Reduced. Singer's New Family NOISELKKS LOCK-STITCH SeWINCI MACHINES.—M. A. Aldricii, Agent, Shortland-street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Aldrich has adopted a method of time payment to suit them. WANTED KNOWN, that Eurs are Cleaned, Repaired, Altered to any shape, and Re-Lined, at D. COHEN'S Oil-Coat Factory, Wyndham-street, almost opposite the Evening Star Office. WANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Iron Ploughs, G, 7, and 8 feet sheets; Galvanized Corrugated Iron; Pumps, Puints, &c, &c., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, A'ictoria-street. WANTED, to Let or Lease, the present lease having expired of that con venient and well-situated Shop and Dwelling-house, situated at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, with Shelving Fixtures and Gass Fittings complete ; possession given on the 12th inst.—Apply to Charles Madden, Hobson-street. MONEY LENT on Personal Secu rity, or on Premissory Notes ; also, on Free holds. Mortgages exchanged at lower rates of interest Bills discounted.- F. W. Stevens, AVest Queen street MONEY TO LEND, from £25 to £3,000, on first class securities, at current rates of interest.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agents, 42, Queen-street. MONET TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R C D\kr, Shortland-street. COTTAGE TO LET (furnished), or Apart ments for lady and gentleman, or two Ladies ; healthy locality.-Apply Mrs. West Star Office. MOUNT HOBSON DISTRICT SCHOOL. THE School-house at the Chain Bar, Remuera, in the above District, will be opened for the reception of Pupils on MONDAY NEXT, 12th inst., at half-past 9 o'clock a.m -„_„ JOHN ANGUS, Secretary, H STREET (late of the Nebraska) • begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that he has succeeded Professor Allen in his old estab,!shed Business in Queen-street, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the utmost cleanliness, to gain the approbation of hia Customers. Hot, Cold and Shower Baths. Hair - cutting, Od. Empire Halr-dresulng Salpon, 84, Queen-street,



NOW SHEWING. SEW AUTUMN GOODS. TT ATKINS Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, Consisting of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW FRENCH MERINOES NEW FREJNCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEW WATERPROOF TWEED MANTLES NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS. ETC., ETC., ETC. H. ATKINS Also invites attention to his Large Stock of MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicoes, Flannels, Long Curtains, Table Linens, Ticks, Hollands, Etc., Etc., Etc. SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLAIN SHEETINGS ( all avidtus ), Extra Large Toilet Quilts, 19s. 6d, Worth 265. (Splendid Quality), 9-4 Blankets, 10s. Gd. Per Pair, Worth 21s. 150 Pairs of Large Size Extra Super Blankets, at 30s. and 325. per Pair Cannot be bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these prices. White Flannel at Last Year's Prices. Crimean Shirtings, At ls. Cd. per yard, worth 2s. 6d. NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels were purchased at a discount several months ago, so there in no advance on these Goods, notwithstanding the great advance in Home prices. THE LARGEST STOCK, And at the LOWEST PRICES Of the very best makes in LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS WET WOVE, FINLAY'S, AND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A BALE OF DOUBLE - AVIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches Avide, lid. per yard by the piece, Nett Cash. NEW GOODS OPENED IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A Large Stock of Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits. Men's Galatea, Paget and Sac Coats, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, &c, &c. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong, West of England, &c, Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys' wear. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN.



ST. MARK'S CHURCH, REMUERA. THIS Church having been enlarged, and the new Organ having been erected, it is proposed to hold the HE-OPENING SERVICE on j TUESDAY, the 13th May, at 7 o'clock p.m. ! The Right Rev. the Bishop of the Diocese has con sented to preach the Sermon on tlie occrilon. The Choir will be strengthened by the assistance of members of the Cho;~s of the other Churches. The Offertory will be appropriated in aid of the , Building Fund. , Mays, 1873. TJEVONPORT HALL. " ENTERTAINMENT ] In Aid of TnE Funds of the District School. i The AUCKLAND TEMPERANCE ENTERTAIN MENT CLUB have kindly volunteered to perform their interesting and amusing "TRIAL OF JOHN BALEYCORN, in the Devonport Hall, on MONDAY, May 12. A Lccal Jury will be empannelled on the occasion. The Auckland Temperance Fife and Drum Band have also kindly offered the?r services. Several gentlemen will give Songs. The whole proceeds of the Entertainment will be devoted to the Funds of the Devonpprt District school. Admission: Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. Children, half-paice. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. ; per formance to commence at 8 o'clock. f?1 REWARD.—Lost, Stolen, or ciW JL Str ycd, a grey Cow, spotted brown, branded J.S. on near rump.—Whoever will give such informa tion as will lead to her recovery wi'l receive the above reward. AVILLIAM LODDER. Auckland, Remuera, May 9,1873. STOLEN or Strayed, on Monday last, a Fawn - coloured English Terrier Dog. Answers to the name of "Spring."—Five Shillings reward will be paid to any one returning him, or if found in the possession of any one will be prosecuted. —Thomas Teasdale, Grey-street, Auckland. irkS. REWARD. — Lost, on JL KJ Saturday afternoon last, .a White and Liver colouied Pointer Dog.—lnformation to be given at the Star Oflice. "TV/TEMORANDTTM. Militia and Volunteer Oflice, Auckland, May 9,1873. 1 Officers of the Volunteer Force are invited to attend the Funeral of the late Veterinary Surgeon Fooks, Otahuhu Troop Royal Cavalry Volunteers, at Otahuhu, *■ at 3 o'clock p.m. on SUNDAY NEXT, the llth inst. Members of tlie Auckland Troop are also invited to attend. AVM. GORDON, Major, Commanding Auckland District. • 1 ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF ; "WAITEMATA." NOTICE is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Registrar's Chambers, Supreme Court Building, Auckland, on MONDAY, the £6th May instant, at 11 o'clock forenoon, to revise the List of Voters for the F'ectoral District . of " AVaiteinat _." The business to be transacted there t w?'l be—The t admission of new claims to be placed on the Electoral '. Roll of that district; hearing objections ; and striking out the names of per. ons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications, as stated in the L'st, shall be insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. L. O'BRIEN, Revising Oftioer. Auckland, 7th May, 1573. EX WARWICK, DURHAM AND LATE ARRIVALS. Papc-hangings, new patterns Hessian, Scrim and Calico . While Lead, in wood and iron ' Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil, ditto ditto English Turpentine I Varnishes of all kinds, different brands I Glass : Sheet, Rough, and Polished Plate Painters' Brus'ies, Kents' and other makers Pic ure Frame and Tapestry Mouldings IO cases American Turpentine Painters' Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM STREET, Auckland. FOR SALE, at E. Wayte's, Queen street, " Proceedings at the ' Presentation to Rev. J. Buller,'" from Thames Orange Society; price Sixpence. TO LET, a Shop in the best part of , Queen street, with six Rooms over and good Cellar. —Apply to F. AY. Stevens, AVest Queen street. rPO LET, comfortable Family Resi- A dence, with Stable, Paddocks, Ac., situate in Hobson-strept, at present in the occupation of the Right Rev. Dr Croke, and formerly the residence of the lato AVilliam Hobson, Esq. AY. J. CAWKAVELL. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a Grocer's Shop, il a good part of the town, having an established business. Present occupant leaving town. Stock can be taken at valuation. To a person with a small capital it would prove a good speculation.— Apply to Mrs Crosbie, Drake street. HAO LET, with immediate possession^ JL two Floors, 78 feet in length, in a new Brick' built Warehouse situated in best part of Queen street and near the AVharf. For further particulars apply to J. HIGHLEY & CO., Auctioneers, &c, 26, Queen street. | T O LE T. i CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL. ' THOSE Commodious Reading and Commercial Rooms, with Billiard Room, together with seventeen other spacious rooms, of the CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, situated in Shortland street, with a thoroughfare to Fort-street. These premises are well adapted for a large Family Hotel or a Private Boarding-house, and cannot be surpassed in this town for its business capacities, being close to the shipping and the principal public offices. The accommodation cannot be excelled, water and gas being laid on in every room that is requisite ; and also commands a magnificent-view of the harbour. For further particulars, &c, apply on the premises ; or, to Samuel Browne, Fort-street. TO LET, a six-roomed House, "Mona View," Karangahape Road.—Apply to D. Caley, 157, Queeu-street; or, to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. __ TO LET, a nice six-roomed House, situated in Chapel-street (lately in the occupa tion of Capt. Ellis).—Apply to Mr A. Mackie, Royal Standard Coach Factory, Durham-street. TO LET, the Lome-street Bakery, with or without the adjoining House.—Apply to AY. Aitken, Esq., Shortland-st-eet. CONQUERING HERO GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). A CALL (the fifth) of Twopence per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable at the office of the Company. Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before AVEDNESDAY, 14tlliBSt- R K. BABBR, Manager. M.ay 6,1873. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell, For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for! two or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentle, man, in a private family.—Apply to Mm W. Arthur, > Upper Queen-street,



Auctions. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, MAY 13. SEED PEAS ! SEED PEAS ! EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at tho Coin Exchange, on Tuesday, 13th May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 17 SACKS SEED PEAS, consisting of Yorkshire Hero, Beck's Prizetaker, Queen of Drops, Long podded, Tom Thumb, Tares, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, MAY 13. EX VICTORIA, J>NE, AND BELLA MARY. APPLES, ONIONS, JAMS, HOPS, POTATOES, ETC. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 13th May, at 11 o'clock shaip, R E.—ISO cases Apples^ Ripstones, Stone Pippins, IP.—l ho do do | New York Pippins, W.— 40 do do J-Blenheim Orange, French C.P.— 33 do do I Crab, Rusets, 11— 14 do do j Pearmains, &c. &c. R.E.- 88 bags Onions W.— 12 do do 6 bales Hops, 1873 240 c _ses Peacock's Jams, lib-tins 100 do Peak's do do 90 do AVilson's do do 100 do Hawkins' do do 6 do do do 21b-tins 1 do do Bu'k Jam 100 sacks Potatoes. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, MAY 12. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1872, 1873. GOLD WATCHES, RINGS, GUARDS, ALBERT CHAINS, BROOCHES, ETC. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr D. Marks, Pawnbroker, Queen street, to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Monday next, the 12th inst., at eleven o'clock, UNREDEEMED AND OVERTIME PLEDGES, As per Evening Star of 6th and 7th May. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 10th MAY. FARM, WAIWERA. WITHOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Proprietor, who is leaving the Colony per Victoria, to sell, at the Land Mart, To-mowow, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock, without reserve, A FARM OF 80 ACRES, at the AVaiwera, 10 acres fenced, 15 acres in grass, with. Stockyard, Cow shed, &c., thereon. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 12. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, [AT COOK STREET. THE Subscribers have received in stiuctfons from Mr J. W. Allen (who is leaving New Zealand), to sell at his residence, Cook street, on Monday, 12th inst., at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his PARLOUR, KITCHEN, and BEDROOM FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. "WILLOW GLEN," CABBAGE-TREE SWAMP ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on AVcdnesday, 14th inst., at 12 o'clock, THAT DESIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCE, situated on the Cabbage-tree Swamp Road, known as "AVillow Glen," comprising com fortable six-roomed House, Large Stable, and Open Shed 80 feet long, and 2C acres of rich volcanic soil fenced and sub-divided into eight paddocks, and laid down in grass. Portions of the grounds are also laid out as kitchen and ornamental gardens. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. WITHOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr. Thomas Campbell, who is leaving the Colony, to seU, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on AVednesday, 14th inst., at 12 o clock, without reserve, The following Valuable Freehold City Properties, viz :— AVELLINGTON AND UNION STREETS.-The corner Allotment, situated opposite the Catholic Literary Institute in Wellington-street, being portion of Allotment 1, Section 44 City of Auckland, 141 feet frontage to AVelhngton street, and 137 feet to Union-street. UNION AND DRAKE STREETS (FREEMAN'S BAY,—Allotment 14, Section 41, City of Auck land,' 105 feet frontage to Drake-street, and 60 feet to Union-street. SALE AND UNION STREET.—Portion of Allot ment 12, Section 41, City of Auckland, 106 feet frontage to Union-street, and 52 feet to Sale street, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14. FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, NEWTON. ALLOTMENT, WELLESLEY STREET. PROPERTIES, NORTH SHORE AND RIVERHEAD. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Land Mart, For* street, on Wednesday, 14th May, at twelve o'clock, the following Properties CAMBRIDGE STREET, NEWTON.-Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, two allotments from the Newton Road, erected on Lot 21; 65 links frontage to .Cambridge street. Good well of water and pump on the property. AVELLESLEY STREET.—Part of Allotment 4, Section 39, City of Auckland; 40 feet frontage to Wellesley street, with never-failing spring of water on it; situated immediately opposite Wellesley House. NORTH SHORE. -Lot 145, Parish of Takapuna, containing 50 acres; having a deep water to the AVaitemata. RIVERHEAD.—2SJ Acres, Parish of Paremoremo, situated within a mile of Lamb's Mill. ;'l SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, I AwottQiieon.