concentrated once a year and drilled in a body. Elour is quoted at £11 15»per ton. The trade import demand ia good. "Wheat is offering freely at 4s Bd. Barley scarce; quoted at 7s 6d. Oats, market badly supplied at 3s 3d. Oatmeal from £18 per ton. At a meeting of the Harbour Trust Committee the Mayor stated that the Superintendent would propose a scheme to the Council which would place nearly €30,000 at the disposal of the Trust. The William Davie, from Glasgow, made the passage in 91 days ; and the Oberon, from London, in 94 days. The latter brings a quantity of salmon ova. The Claud Hamilton sailed to-day for Melbourne with the Suez mails.

POET CHALMERS.

This day. Arrived—Wild Deer, from Glas gow. The Claud Hamilton grounded on a bank in the harbour, and is still stick ing. She waa being piloted by a boat man belonging to the Heads Pilot Station.

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Independent confidently asserts that the Government do,not intend to make any demonstration against the Maoris by sending up the Armed Constabulary, but mean simply to strengthen the outposts in the Wai kato district. Samples of Ngakawau coals were successfully tested here yesterday. The ship St. Andrew Castle arrived yesterday morning from London with a general cargo. The ship was in collision in the Channel, but the damage sustained was only trifling. The laying of the city water-pipes commenced yesterday. The Taranaki sails this afternoon with thirty-five of the Armed Constabulary for the Waikato. Only seventeen will ~be left here, principally recruits and in valids. The men for the Waikato have been served with seventy rounds of ammunition. A proposal is mooted in the Coun cil for the introduction of immigrants under the direction of the Provincial Government. Mr O'Shea quotes oats from 4s. 9d to ss: flour, good brands, £13 to £13 10s; chicken wheat, 4s 4d to 4s 6d; good milling, 5s 6d ; medium, 4s 6d; barley, for malt, none ; oatmeal 18s; pearl barley, 31s Gd to 335. The patent slip was opened yester day with great ceremony. The barque Cyrus was taken on to it in thirteen minutes. Arrived yesterday . — Rangatira, from Napier; Napier, from Wanganui; Lady Bird, from the North ; Taranaki, from Southern ports. The Paterson sailed for Wanganui, New Plymouth, and Manakau, last night. The ship St. Andrew Castle, which arrived yesterday, reports that while lying in the Downs the Edinburgh Castle, for Auckland, put in there, but left again before the St. Andrew Castle proceeded on her voyage. The St. Andrew Castle left the Downs on the 29th December, and ex perienced constant westerly gales until the 9th of January. Crossed the Equator on the 6th of February. Experienced light south-east trades afterwards, and constant easterly winds until after passing Gough's Island. On March 3 crossed the meridian of the Cape, and experi enced severe weather to the meridian of Tasmania, which was reached on the 16th of April. Thence to Welling ton constant easterly winds.

NELSON.

Eriday. The Hon, J. Vogel telegraphs that he fears he will be prevented by gout from turning the first sod of the rail way.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

Eriday. Arrived : Mary Webster, from Ade laide, with wheat; she sails for the Manukau to-day. Plans of the Waitara railway are lodged in the Supreme Court.

CHRISTCHURCH.

Friday. The pastoral rents sent in yesterday and to-day amount to £60,000. Total receipts for quarter ending March, #326,865. Expenditure, £78,198. The Ashburton races came off yes terday. Hurdle Eace: Madras first: -"Maiden Plate: Hurricane first. Ash ,'Urtou Plate: Tambourine first.

WANGANUI.

Eriday. The cattle and sheep markets remain unaltered. Drury, formerly clerk to Boberts, has filed and affidavit accusing Eoberts of having said he had lent money to Edwards, the Eesident Magist rate, who was under his thumb.

AUSTRALIA.

The New Steamer Victoria for Auckland.

BLUFF.

Friday, 8.30 a.m. The A.S.N. Co.'s new steamer Vic toria, Captain Shuttleworth, left Melbourne for Auckland, via Sydney, on the 23rd April. [The Victoria, on arrival at Sydney, may probably tranship her cargo and passengers into the Wonga Wonga. In any case one of the steamers would leave Sydney about the 28th or 29th ultimo, and will be due here about Monday next.]

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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. r[Aj>YT,J



The kerbing, channelling, and repairs to the footpath are being carried out in Eden street, a work much required, in spite of the fact that a city councillor resides|in| the vicinity. 111-natured people suppose that because a councillor resides in a certain street, that street must be neglected until every backslum is paved. They forget the fact that there other inhabitants who require the repairs to their streets besides members of the Council. We draw special attention to an advertise ment inviting those who wish to join the several classes formed in connection with the New Zealand University to attend at the Provincial Council hall on the days and at the hours specified. These classes are open to ladies as well as gentlemen, and the fee will only be 5s per quarter for each class. It is an admirable opportunity for those who desire to study any of the subjects, and being formed in connection with the university the students can matriculate for the Univer sity degrees. We hope there will be a good attendance, and that the \very liberal offer now made will be made the most of while the opportunity lasts. The chemistry class will be also opened at an early date to bo noti fied hereafter. Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne. —Multitudes of People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of-Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy Phosphodyne (Oxonic Oxygen), which at ' once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new enert,/ 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 itST Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne as imitations are abroad; and 'avoid pr-chasings single bottles, the genuine article being sld 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, 6jd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. COACH AND HOESES HOTEL, QUEEN STREET. mHE undersigned having taken possession of the above Hotel, beg to Inform their customers that by strict attention to business and moderate charges they trust to secure a share of public support. PAGE & CAMPBELL. TTNIVEBSITY CLASSES. A PRELIMINARY MEETING of the SEVERAL CLASSES, as hereunder mentioned, will be held at the Provincial Council Chambers at Half-past Seven o'clock .-MONDAY, May sth, Latin. Mr Anderson ; TURSDAY, 6th, Mathematics, Mr Sloman ; WED NESDAY, 7th, French, Mr Theorem, ; THURSDAY, Bth, Logic, Dr Kidd. All who take an interest in the establishment of these Classes are invitedto attend. F. J. MOSS, Secretary. Board of Education, May 3,1873. VIOLIN.— E. J. DeLiaa will give inductions on the Violin.-Fer terms, &c, apply to Tui.-eU's, Music-seller, next to Montagues. MONET LENT on Personal Secu rity, or on Promissory Notes; also, on Free holds. Mortgages exchanged at lower rates of interest BWs discounted.- F. W. Stevens, West Queen street riOMFOBTABLE Board and Besi \J denoe In a pleasantly situated part of PflWtU,



«i TsJ*. A UCKLAND STEAM CSMWi^r^-CL PACKET COMPANY FOR NAP Fe R. Thep.s. Comerang will sail for above, calling, at Poverty Bay (if sufficient inducement offers), on MONDAY next, at twelve noon. ! For freight or passage apply to WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer. -U> T?OE KAIP AE A, fN|^ J- Crlling at AP. Stations. a\WvrWs< The Regular Trader Agnes will sail from the Manukau as above on WEDNES DAY next. 7th inst. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. /Xi OHIP POLAR STAR. »dG|p^lr\\, Tenders for Repairs to the above HJj: SsiLa yes el will be received until noon on «*DseS_ta»^ TUESDAY, Cth May, at our office, where Specifications can be seen. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. MOJSET TO LEND, from £25 to £3,000, on first class securities, at current rates of interest.—-J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, 48, Queen-street. TO CARPENTERS. TENDEES will be received until 3 p.m. on THUJRSDAY, Sth May, for Desks, and Repairs, &0., in St. David's and Newton Academy School. Schools Plans, &., to be _.een, and Tenders to be left, at Mr J. Wjrrkn's, Grocer, Karangahape Road. JAMES WALLIS, Chairman of Newton Education Committee. LOST, a small Poodle, on "Wednes day.—Any person giving information that may lead to its recovery will bo rewarded by Mrs Noble, Newton. AUCKLAND COLONIAL DEFENCE FORCE. THE undersigned having been ap pointed a Commissioner, under the hand of His Excellency the Governor, to take evidence and report upon the alleged claims of tbe officers and men of the lpte AucHand Colonial Defence Force, des're~ to intimate that the investigation will be commenced on the 7th lnst_-.nt, at 11 o'clock, and will be continued from day to day at tho t, nic how, at the Militia and Volunteer Offioe, Princes s-rcet. until further notice. WM. GORDON, Major, Commanding Auckland Dlstiloi. Aucl-'-.nd, May 1,1873. THE BANK OF TOKATEA GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (Registered). A CALL of Threepence per Scrip Share h.-s been made, payable at the Company's Office, 41, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WED- N BSD AY, the 14th May, 1873. By order of the Directors. WM PERCIVAL. Legal Manager. Auckland, Ist May, 1873. B HICKS! BEICKS! BEICKS ! Good hard Bricks, £2 per Thousand, delivered from Johnson's Brickyard, North Road. THE NEWTON KIEK. — Divine Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Subjects: —Morning: Witne' fir; for Christ. EvcnHg : Here ditary Influence : Children, Paients, Ance tors. UNITED METHODIST EEEE CHURCH SUNOAY SERVICES, Conducted by Rev. G. H. Turner, at the Chapel, Pitt-street. Subjects : — Morning : Unto You, therefore, which BeHeve, He ia Precioi.s. Evening: Bclsh.-zzar's Feast. CITY HALL Unsectarian Sunday Serv'ccs; conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., To-morrow (Sunday). Morning : The Tempt, tion of Christ: its Lessons. Evening: Paul, a Severe Censor of Wrong: Was ho Ri^ht? LBEBT-STEEET CONGREGA TION/ L CHURCH. To-mo: -ow (Svnday) Evening, May 4th, the Service win be conducted by Jonas Woodward, Esq., of \Vel'"'ngton. OHEISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street.—Lord's Day: Morning, at 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread and "Prayer,* Evening, at half-past 0 o'clock, to proaoh the " Go-pel of the Grace of God." A LBEBT-STEEET CONGEEGA TIONAL CHURCH. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY. On SUNDAY, May 11, Sermons will bo preached— in the morning by the Rev. G. H. Turner : and in the evening by the Rev. Warlow Davies. M.A. On TUESDAY, May 13, the Annual Meeting wl 1! be held. PRO GRAMME: Repoits of the Church. Chorus—" Then round about the starry throne '■ (Sampson) Speech on " Music and Song ".. Rev. G. H. Turner Chorus-" Hallelujah to the Father" (Mount of Olives) Speech on Ways and Means ".. Rev. T. Davies Music—" No weeping yonder" (Sacred Song) Speech on (to be announced).. Rev. D. Br*oe Chorus—" And the glory of the Lord" (Messiah) Speech on "Instabi!Hy"..REV. C. W. Rigo. Chorus—" Worthy is the Lamb" (Messiah). The Music will be rendered by the Chorrl Union, accompanied by Mr L-mbert. Tea at baV-p..st six o'clock. Meeting to oommenoe at half-past seven. YOUNG MEN'S CHEISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1873. May 9-GENERAL MEETING.—The following gentlemen will deliver Addresses : —His Honor the Superintendent, T, B. Gillies, Esq., Introductory Address ; Rev. D. Bruce, " The Duty of Young Men in Relation to Modern Religious Thought;" Rev. G. H. Turner, " The Triumphs of Christianity;" G. M. Reed, Esq., 8.A.. " Woman's Rights and Woman's Wrongs." Selections of Music under the direction of Joseph Browne, Esq. Admission—One Shilling each to non-ticket-holders. May 23-"The Gentleman" — Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, LL.D., President. June 13—"The Atmosphere, Barometer, and Ther mometer, with Experiments on Expansion of Solids, Liquids, Gases, Convection of Heat, Sec."— H. A. Severn, Erg. June 20—" Darwin's ' Evolution Theoiy' of the Origin of Man"—Rev. Dr. Wallis. July 4.— "A Free Press, its Qualifications and its Mission"—H Ellis, Esq. July 18 - "The Puritans"—Rev. J. J. Lewis. Aug. 8-" On Sham"—G. M. Reed, Esq., B.A. Aug. 22—"Spiritualism"—Rev. James Hill. Sept. 6—" Prophecy and Modern Times"—Rev. Dr. Kidd, LL.D. Sept. 12—(To be advertised)— Rev. Alex. Reid(Otago). Oct. 24—" Our Laws, their Administrators and Ad ministration"—His Honor the Superinten dent (T. B. Gillies, Esq.) Tickets for the Course, 3s each, to admit Bearer and Lady, To be bad of Mr E. Wayte, Messrs Upton and Co., M. G. T, Chapman, and Mr Turrell, Stationers ; tha Members of the Committee, «vn4 ol too Litow? J»n



A PARCEL OF PRINTING from thia c\. office having been left in mistake, the possessor will oblige by returning same. Wanted. WAITED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs T. L. White, near Wesleyan Church, Grafton Road. ANTED, a strong Girl to assist in Housework.—Apply at the National Mart. WANTED, Vessels to load Timber from Kaipara to Wanganui, Taranaki or Lyttelt°n- G. W. BINNEY. WANTED, two active Boys, to work at making tins.—A. Dokwell. WANTED, Parents to know that Children's Boots and Shoes, in great variety, oan be had at Clarkson and Co.'s Red Boot House, 214, Queen street. WANTED, a Laundress. A mauled woman with a family would be pro vided with a Cottage.—Mrs Coil's Registry Offico Wyndham street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs R. S. Sandall, Wakefield stroet. WANTED, hy a highly-respectable person, a Situation as Housekeeper or Com panion to a Lady.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a kind motherly Person to take an infant to Nurse. Terms must bo moderate.—Addrcra D.S., Slav office. WANTED, a good General Servant.-Apply Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a Carpenter.—Apply at ei^ht o'clock on Monday morning to Mr H. Pitt", Devonport. WANTED, by a young lady ac customed to children/a Situation as Nursery Governess,—Address A., office of this paper. WANTED. —Tenders are required for the Manufacture (in iron or brass) of a Gold-paving Machine according to plans and specifica tions to be seen on application at Mr Cucksey's Music Shop, City Hall, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a general Smith.—Apply to N. McMillan, Vulcan lano. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs Edward Isaacs, Edon Crescent, Official Buy, noar Wi iyard Pier, WANTED, one and all to call at T. H. Smith's C.sh Palace, Provision Store, and Furniture Warehouse. Having bought an immense StocK of Provi. ions and Furniture, the Goods will be sold at a great saving to Cash Puroha era. TX7" ANTED KNOWN T T THAT AY. LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account-Book Manfacturer, Has REMOVED from Victoria street East -to Wyndham street, next door above tlie Evening Star office. WANTED TO LET, a Eour roomed Cottage (furnished), or Apartments for a lady and gcntleman.^-Apply to Mrs West, cornor of Pranl_lj.i street. WANTED TO EENT, a Vessel from 30 to 45 tons register, for the coasting trado. —Apply, stating name of vessel and tonnage, and rent por month, to T.J., Evening Star office. WAIN TED, Tenders for Building a House.— Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr Beodell's, New North Road. To be sent in on or before May 4. TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a steady Man as Fitter and Getter-up ot Ordered Work.—Clarkson & Co., Red Boot House, 214, Queen street. WANTED, a General Servrnt.— Apply to Mrs Geo. Davis. Bricklayers' Arms, Chapcl-Btivet. WANTED, a Situation by a respectable Young Man, accustomed to drive a baker's cart; can assist in the bake-house ;t. required,—Address C. F., Star office. WPHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL. COLOR and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artist ' Colors tand Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapest .- Mouldings, Clook and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c, GIaLS cut to size and carefully paoked. 12, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN, that Gentle men's Clothes are Cleaned, Dyed, and Re paired, at the shortest notice, at MARK SIMPSON'S Tailoring Establishment, Wj. lr'ham - stroet, almost opposite the Evening Star office. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand alarge supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coals ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom-house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store.- W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that the un derslgned has always on Hand and for Sale, a largo Stock of First and Seoond-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunsra. s JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Wanzer, the best Machines f their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale 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 Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for aU ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply aU kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood FeUoes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowes market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that Eurs are Cleaned, Repaired, Altered to any shape, and Re-lmed, at D. COHEN'S Oil-Coat Factory, ; Wyndham street, almost opposite the Evening Star office. . , WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Iron Ploughs, 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets; Galvanized Corrugated Iron, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOW N.— Prices Reduced. Singer's New Family I Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing Machines.—M. A. I Aldrioh, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. To ; meet the requirements of customers who find a dlffi i ulty in paying tha full amount at onoe Mrs Aldiuou



Miscellaneous. TO LET. CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL. THOSE Commodious Beading and Commercial Rooms, with Billiard Eoom, together with seventeen other spacious rooms, of tho CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, situated in Shortland street, v _'th a thoroughfare to Poit street. These premises are well adapted for a largo * amlly Hotel or a Private Boarding-house, and cannot be urpassed in this town for its business capacities It 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 harbor. _ For further particulars, &c, apply on the premisos; or, to Samuet< Brown, Port street, TO LE T, a Six-roomed House, *• Mona View," Karangahape Road.-Apply to D. Ca'ey, 157, Queen street ; or, to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings, TO LET, for a term of years, a Farm of fo; «y acres and Homestead at Epsom. For pai iculars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. TO LET, a nice Six-roomed House, situated in Chapel street (lately in the ocoupa tion of Captain Ellis).—Apply to Mr A. Maokie, Royal Standard Coach Faotory, Durham streot. TO LET, the Lome-street Bakery, with or without the adjoining House.- Apply to W. Aitken, Esq., Shortland stroet, TO LEJV in Upper Symonds street, a Six-roomed House, with nearly an aore of garden ground. The property is most pleasantly situated.—Apply at City Club Hotel. FOE SALE, a Gas-making Apparatus, complete; well adapted for a country Hotel.— For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort street. FOE SALE or TO LET, the com fortable Six-roomed Cottage and three Allot ments on St. Mary's Road, as now occupied by Mr James Morton. - Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE A SON, Land Agents, street. FOE SALF, two new light Pagnal Carts ancl one Second-hand Wagonette.— Apply to Mackie & Basten, Durham streot. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). TENDEES are invited for the Build ing of a Steam Ferry-boat, fully furnished with a" necessa' .' --pnliances. for above Company. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the oflice of Mr Heslop. Vulcan Lane. Tenders to be sealed and deposited with the becre tary, on or before 20th May next. The lowest or any tondcr not necessary accepted. H, W. HEATH, Secrcta:,'. No. 8, Vaile's Buildings, T>OAED and EESIDENCE for two JO or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentleman in a private family.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen stroet. MONEY TO LEND on first-clasa freehold security, at low rates of interest. - R. C, Dyer, Shortland street. £200 WORTH GROCERIES! CELLING OFF AT COST PBICE SO AS TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE, Pre\ious to REMOVING TO FRESH PREMISES. Must be Sold ! Must r_E Sold !! B3T Note the Address:— DED WOOD STORE, I Mount St. Mary. All Accounts due to the undersigned must be paid on or before the 20th instant. i STORE TO LET. <j> net^ F. DfiROSE. T HI GHL E V &C O. beg to tf m acquaint their friends that they have Leased the Commodious Warehouse, No. 27, Queen street, and are about to commence Business as Auctioneers, Commission Agents, and Appraisers. Auckland, May 2, 1873. NOTICE ! NOTICE! FOE SALE, at the Market Place, Queen street :—Men's Socks, Cd per pair; M'Utary Socks, ls per pair ; Men's and Boys* Collars, Cd per box ; best do, 9d ; Braces, 9d per pair ; Men s Wool Comforters, ls Cd each ; Tom Thumb Neckties. Od each ; Children's Socks, from 3d per pair ; Boys Brown Cotton, 9d per pa'--; Ladies' Stockings, Cd per pair • Ladies' Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4d each ; Rack and Smal '-tooth Combs, Od each ; Black Ear-rings, ls per pair; Black Brooches, ls each; Wool Chest Protectors, Collarettes, and Bootees ; London Sheet Songs, 3d each ; Toys, Haberdashery, Stationery, &c, &c. Country Storekeepers and the Trode sup plied in small quantities for retailing. „._,.. J. WILLIAMS (late H, Watts), Old Market Place, Queen street. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE General Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Company, Queen street, AucHand, on WEDNES DAY, ?lst May, 1873, at 2 p.m., to receive tlie Half yearly Report and elect Auditors. By order of the Board. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. April 20,1873. COOKING BY GAS. IT is not generally known that Cook ing can be accomplished much ijuicker, cleanlier, better, and cheaper by Gas than by any other method. Tho Gas Stove is portable, gives perfect and immediate control over the heat, requires but little attention, is always ready, keeps the kitchen and house cool, and is only alight when actually in use. The difference between the cost of cooking by gas, and by the ordinary mode, is much greater than usual, at the present time ; for while coals have lately advanced in prioe 50 per cent, Gas has been re duced to 12s 6d per 1000. ~,... ... The following statement, which is the result of many experiments, shows the relative cost of boiling a Gallon of Water in a copper kettle by means of a recently lighted coal lire, and by a Gas Stove, and the time required in each case :— Ooaf used Wood Time - Total at4ss. used. employed Cost, per ton. With Fire.. 4Jlbs. l-sthofld 1 hour. ljd. With Gas.. 4 cubic feet atl2s6d Twenty _> A per 1000. minutes. f_ ' Therefore, by the use of Gas, there is a saving of nearly two to one in money, an economy of two thirds in time, and the avoidance of trouble in lighting, smoke and dust. A choice selection of Gas Stoves for boiling, frying, broiling, stewing, and roasting can be seen, and the Above statement as to cost proved by application to-* E. POBTEB & CO., IRONMONGERS, * Q3'g 9 X »3!R R1 %



Dr apery. NOW SHEWING. NEW AUTUMN GOODS. TT ATKINS Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, Consisting of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW FRENCH MERINOES NEW FRENCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEJW WATERPROOF TWJEED MANTLES NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC. H. A T X I N S 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., Eto. SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLAIN SHEETINGS (all widths), EXTRA LARGE TOILET QUILTS, 19a. 6d, Worth 20s (Splendid Quality), 9-4 BLANKETS, 10s Od Per Pair, Worth 21s, 160 PAIRS OF LARGE SIZE EXTRA SUPER BLANKETS, at 80s and 32s Per Pair, Cannot be bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these prices. WHITE FLANNEL AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. C|BIJMEA!N SHIRTINGS, At ls^fld perjyard.lworth 2s Od. NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels were purchased at a discount several months ago, so there is no advance on these Goods, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home prices. THE LARGEST ST|OCK, 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-WIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches wide, 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 Scotoh, Nelson, Geelong "West of England, &0., Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys'wear. H. ATKINS, LATE HA|Y ;AND B;0|N!E Y|MJA N ."•' v.'';/,'.



Miscellaneous. p i t T HALL. BRILL IA NT SUCCESS OF THE CARANDINI OPERATIC AND "BALLAD CONCERTS, Which will continue EVERY EVENING until further notice. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, MAY .'}, PROGRAMME: ■ PART 1. v . A. . i Overture, Piano-" tVilllam Tell" (Rossini)—Tho 1 Sisters Rosina and Fannie ~ . <.; Quartette—" Lo! The early beam of morning — | Madame Carandini, Miss Fannie, and Messrs I Sherwin and Gordon . Desciiptive Song—"The Slave's Dream (Weiss)— Mr Henry Gordon L . AM Cavatina- " Waiting " (Millard)-Madame Carandini Quartette-" Farewell to the Forest" (Mendelssohn)— Miss Rosina and Miss Fannie, and Messrs Sherw in , and Gordon Song- " The Wanderer " (Fesca)-Miss 1' annie _ Bolero, Vocal—" Leggero Invisible (Ardlti)— Miss Rosina . __. „ -~,„ Seleotion from Offenbach's brilliant Opera- Iho Grand Duchess "—Company. Interval of Ten Minutes. PART 11. . „ Introduction, Piano-" La Fi^lia del Regimento — The Sisters Rosina and Fannie - • Part Song (unaccompanied)—" How can a 1> <cl Help Singing "-The Sisters Rosina and Fannie, ana Messrs Sherwin and Gordon Scotch Song-" Annie Laurie "-Madame Carandini Duet-"The Regulation" (Offenbaob)-Mlss Rosina and Mi- Sherwin .. n . Ballad -*' I Thou?ht to be your Bride (Blumentliai; —Miss Fannie Song-" The Holy Friar "—Mr Hemy Gordon Song—Sweet Spirit Hear my Prayer' (Wallace)— Miss Rosina Operatic Selection—" Emani "—Company. Doors open at half-past seven ; to commenco at eight o'clock. Ladies' Cloak-room and every attention. Admission—First Seats, 3s ; Second, 2s ; Back, ls. " Children Half-price to first and second seats. Tickets may be obtained and scats secured at CTpton & Co.'s, where a numbered plan of the HaU may be seen. pHORAL SOCI "AT HO M E." The First of the Series will take place on THURS DAY, the Bth inst., at half-pist eight o'clock, in the Choral Hall. Admission, 2s Gd. Tickets of admission from Mr Upton. R. H. STEVENSON, Hon. Treasurer. DEINCE OF WALES THEATEE. Lessee Signor Orlando Mezzoleni. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 5. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Worship the Mayor. GRAND AMATEUR PERFORMANCE, gg Kindly tendered as a Complimentary Benefit to MISS CAMPBELL, By a number of the Leading Amateurs of Auckland. Prices of Admission—Dress Circle. 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. , . „ „„„, Doors open at half-past seven ; performance to com mence at eight o'clock sharp. T^ISTEiCT OEDEES. Militia and Volunteer Office, . Auckland, April 29,1873. The Monthly Inspection of the various Corps of the District for next month will be made on the day on which the Annivessaty of the birth of Her Majesty the Queen is Celebrated. . WM. GORDON, Major, Commanding Auckland District. JUST A R EIV ED, ox Wonga Wonga, and for Sale by the undersigned:— Tree Onions, Lawn Grass, 6 ' 130, Queen street. T> AY OE ISLANDS COAL YAED, BREAKWATER ROAD. ■- 100 TONS C 0 A L 0 N S A^L E I BY HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. 7, Queenstroet. Auctions. *•*■ ;_ CORN EXCHA N GE. TUESDAY, MAY 6. To Close Consignments. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Oth May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 6 cases Bacon , S casks Hams i \ 84 bags Barley Dust L 20 „ Pollard ..., 100 501b. bags Flour 200 sacks Anderson & Mowat 8 Flour 84 cases Peak's Jams 36 „ Wilson's ditto 38 „ Peaoock's ditto 40 „ Tart Fruits 100 boxes Candles 20 oases Candled Peel. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7. BUILDING LATELY OCCUPIED BY" MR. COOLEY, IRONMONGER, FOR REMOVAL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs!. J. and J. Dickey to sell, on Wednesday, at twelve o'clock, THE DOUBLE-FRONTED SHOP, Two Storeys, in Queen-street, next City Hall, lately occupied by Mr. Cooley, to be removed within seven days. MONDAY, MAY 5. PARNELL HALL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Monday next, at twelve o'clock, THE PARNELL HALL (Leasehold). This being , the only building in the fashiooable suburb of Parnell fit for entertainments is a sure source of income. , WEDNESDAY, MAY 7. STOCK OP A HAIR-DRESSER, GLASS • . CASES, &c. REMOVED TO MART POR CONVENI . ENCE OP SALE. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr J. W. AUen, who is retiring from business, to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, oa Wednesday, 7th inst., at 11 o'clock, f ," Tlfg BALANCE OF HIS STOCK, consisting o Combs. Brushes, Perfumery, Fancy Gooils/ Glass Cswe^TLooklng GHsaes, &c, &o. BAKUft COoSTaNS & SON, f