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Purukutu at Te Kuiti.

All Government Messengers to be Shot.

J. Pakeha-Maori Threatened

Te Ori Ori, of Ngatikouke, joins the

Hauhaus

He has Sold all his Land

ALEXANDRA,

This day. f The natives report that Purukutu arrived at Te Kuiti on Sunday.

Any messengers going there from the Government with letters will be shot.

The present state of matters is anything but encouraging. It is reported that a European named Anderson -will be killed by the Waikatoa. This man has for many years lived with the Ngatimaniapotos, but from "visiting the township here is suspected, Rewi left Kopiu on Sunday, en rmte for Waotu, -where he again will meet Mr Maokay and the Ngatiraukawa natives, The natives are again assembling there to discuss matters. Rewi is determined not to go to war on account of Sullivan's murderers, but if Ta whiao is attacked he will stand by him. Paora Tuhaere's (of Orakei) letter has been received by Tawhiao, demanding that the murderers be given up. Te Ori Ori, chief of the Ngatikouke, has left Maungatautari to join the Hauhaus. Purukutu intends returning to his kainga. He has given notice that his force will light a fire on one of the hills as a challenge to the troops to go and catch him. Te Ori Ori has sold all his lands.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

The Caledonian Crushing.

A Powder Case

This day. Caledonian.—lßs tons of quartz gave 360 ©zs. gold. 100 tons of current tailings yielded 40 ozs, gold. Nonpareil.—The company has commenced crushing, and is making a moderate show. Henry Miller, master of the cutter Un dine, was charged to-day with not complying with Government regulations, by taking powder to the magazine. The case was adjourned till Thursday. His Honor the Superintendent has sent authority to employ council. Windsor Castle.—7o tons of Btone yielded 61 oz 12 dwts of gold.

TAURANGA.

This day. Mr Alley's sheep were sold yesterday at the risk of the sender at seven shilling to twelve shillings each. One hundred died of foot rot., Arrived : Dolly Varden, with timber.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Peb Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

NAPIER,

This day. A public meeting was held at Gisborne on the 20th inst., when a Kerosene Petroleum Company was formed. Mr Eoss stated he had visited the springs, and looked upon them as

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Independent to-day advocates reform in working the Electoral machinery.

BLENHEIM.

This day,

The Provincial Council is opened. The Superintendent, in his speech, referred to the increase in the produce, exports, imports, and population of the province. Communi cation has been established between Blenheim and Nelson by wheeled vehicles. A bridle track is to be made up the Kai Valley to Nelson. The railway is to be extended into the centre of Blenheim.

DUNEDIN.

This day.

At the race meeting yesterday the Maiden Plate was won by Congreve; Birthday second. Handicap.—Little Nell, 1 j Verbena, 2. Selling Bace.—Lydia, 1.

GREYMOUTH.

Sailed—Elizabeth Curie,

This day.

WESTPORT.

This day,

The Cynthia grounded on the shingle bank, south of the channel, and lies in a dangerous position. The river is flooded, with a heavy .sea breaking.

LYTTELTON.

This day. L sailed for Taranaki, coal laden. Vi*ag as likely to pay as any he had ever seen. He thought it would take six weeks to bore. The estimated cost was £1200. 253 Bhares were taken up before the meeting closed.

The Comerang arrived from Auckland yes terday. The Columbia has sailed for Auckland with 600 sheep.

LYTTELTON.

This day. The Fawn has cleared for Auckland with 692 bags wheat, 1,869 ditto potatoes, 25 ditto bran, 69 ditto malt, 468 ditto flour, 90 ditto grass seed, 33 ditto peas, 30 ditto oats, 50 ditto flour.

The Victoria Company's Club firing took place yesterday morning at six o'clock. The morning was rather misty, rendering it very difficult to distinguish the target clearly. The targets were 6 x 4 all through, Sin. bulls eye. Position, at 300 yards, kneeling. Five shots at each range. First class: Ranges, 300, 500 and 600 yards. Warren, 34, first prize ; Mills, 30, second prize; Bowden, 30, third prize. Second class ranges, 300, 400 and 500 yards. Lieut. Bruce (Cadetß), 41, first prize j Oadet Hardwioke, 28, second price j Strgt. Sqraie, 84, tWrd ?***<«

REFUGE FOR THE DESTITUTE.

To the Editor of the Evkning Stab, Sib,—Being aware how large a number do rive benefit from the light of the Hveniny Star I am desirous that as many as possible of your readers should be made acquainted with the effort now making to establish a much-needed charity—a Refuge for the Des titute, and will, in as few words a3 possible, state my case, well knowing how small the space you can afford me At the public meet ing held on Thursday last the great doubt appeared to be, will the public respond to an appeal made for the purpose of establishing this acknowledged much-needed institution ? and, finally, a resolution was passed to the effect that a trial should be made. There are at least six thousand persons in Auck land who could give £1 a-year, or abqux 4Jd per week in charity, without feeling it in the slightest degree ; but I do not ask this by any means, I ask only one in six of these six thousand to subscribe that sum ; with this the committee would be en abled to establish such an institution as would be a credit to the city, and remove from our daily journals those distressing cases of want and destitution that so often cry out against it. The temptation to commit theft and crime as a means of getting food and shelter will no longer be held out, and we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that those unfor tunates who are overtaken by extreme poverty are at any rate saved from starvation. Such an institution, though approved by the voice of the publio, must, to sucaeed, have individual support. Should eaoh one who can afford it say, " There will be plenty to subsoribe without me," the result is evident; but surely such as refuse a mite from their abundance, depending on suoh selfish ex ouaes, are morally responsible for the misery, starvation, and deaths arising therefrom that they may read or hear of hereafter. Rather let those who hesitate and doubt reflect that a trifle given in such a cause will be like the seed which "fell in good ground, brought forth abundantly, and returned the sower a hundred fold." Subscription lists now lie at each of the Banks, and donations will be thankfully received ; but as it is very desir able that the income should be of a perma nent character, annual subscriptions, however small, are most earnestly requested. The names of the right rev. patron and the acting committee will be found else where, advertised in this paper.Jand though I alone must beheld responsible for the contents of this letter, but they are one and all equally desirous with me to carry out this good work. It i 3 now before the public, and in their hands must for the present be left; and according to their liberality it will stand or fall. It is proposed that the subscription lists shall remain open until the 14th day of June next j when, if contrary to my belief and ex pectations, it is found that the funds placed at the disposal of the com mittee are not sufficient to warrant them in incurring the necessary expenses and liabilities, then the sums paid in can be again received by the same parties from the Bank into which they were paid. At the close of the subscription the lista will be published, and the result either way will be duly announoed.—l am, &c, J. C. Stovin, hon. secretary.

PIGEON SHOOTING.

The " Gyro Pigeon " is the name of a newly invented mechanical contrivance recently in troduced into the neighbouring colonies. Its object ia to do away with the necessity for ÜBing live birds at pigeon shooting matches, and it is said to answer its purpose so well as to induce the belief that it will in time secure that end. Alate Itobart Town Mercury thus describes the Gyro Pigeon :—A 'trap' is fixed in the ground, and the ' pigeon, ' consisting of a boomerang-shaped piece of tin, is propelled by means of a Bpring into the air. The force of the propulsion suffices to make the ' pigeon' perform gyrations in the air after the manner of a live pigeon, and thus the usual mark for the sportsman is presented. By means of a cord attached to the spring, the'trap' can be set off, and the usual ' rise ' of 20 or 25 yards secured. The artificial pigeon is as difficult a mark for the sportsman as a live bird, and its course after leaving the trap equally uncertain. On the cricket ground this morning there were some excellent shots assembled, but after several attempts, which wore productive of much amusement, the shooting party acknowledged that the artificial ' birds ' were quite as wary and fleet of wing as the .living birds, and pronounced the apparatus a complete success. Indeed there is little j doubt that in pigeon shooting matches, where this novel apparatus is brought into use,; it would always be a safe course in betting to take the chances of the ' bird against the man.' The ' Gyro ' apparatus is •plentifully supplied with a stock of these birds, and the advantage they possess over the living doves is that they sustain little damage after being bit, and are, after a coat of paint, quite ready for another flight. The 'Gyro' is likely to come into general use amongst sportsmen, and particularly where live birds are scarce and expensive its use will prove of much convenience."

After parade yesterday Captain Burns liberally entertained the Royal Company at a luncheon. The band corps accompanied the men to Captain Burns's residence, and after the repast healths were drunk and the band played a number- of lively airs.

The wife of an hotel-keeper, lately deceased, who resided in Leicester square, possessed a pefc lap-dog which delighted in listening to its mistress playing on the piano ; if the usual hour for her daily practice paused by, the dog would grow impatient, snap and bark, and be perfectly uneasy until the lady consented to gratify its wishes by sitting down to the instrument and playing a few tunes. During this operation the dog would sit motionless on a chair by her aide, and when the music was ended he would jump down, quite satisfied for that day. I know a oat which a farmer in Sussex had for some years which showed the same appreciation for music' The farmer's son was extremely fond of thig cat, and generally allowed it to sit on his knee during meal times and in the even ing j this young man perpetually whistled one tune only. It certainly must have made a lasting impression upon the cat, for the young man emigrated to Australia and died j but five years afterwards (and I have this story on the authority of the old farmer himself), a lady came upon a visit, and sitting down to the piano, played over various tunes, and at last, accidently.the very tune the farmer's son used to whistle to the cat. The effect was wonderful and instantaneous; puss rose up from the rug to the hearth, stretohed herself, and, in a state of the wildest excitement, jumped about the room until she alighted on the piano itself, and ending her strange con duct by rolling upon the keys, and purring loudly with delight meanwhile. The aotion of the cat brought to the old man's remembrance his lost Australian son, and quite overpowered him with grief for the time.

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 towwi«idprevinM.«-£ABTii]

Ml SVBmS6 BDAE, TtfIESPAY, MAY 2?, 1878



Special Advertisements. JUST OPEKBD, NEW WINTER MILLINERS, NEW WINTER DRESSES, NEW FANCY WOOL GOODS. All.wool Flannels, from is 3d per yard Stout Wet-wove Calicoes, BJd per yard, S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streati. Wanted. WANTED to Let or Lease, that well-situated SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Queen-street, with shelving, fixtures, and gas-fittings complete, next door to the United Service Hotel. Established in the grocery business 18 years. —For further particulars apply to Jas. Watson, at Brown, Barrett & Co.'s, High-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl in a small family.—Apply to Mrs. Stevenson, Wellington-street. WANTED, a good General Ser vant, with a knowledge of cooking, for the Hot Springs.—-«(pply to Mr. Stevenson, at Messrs' Jackson and Russell's, Solicitors, Fort-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Lad ; one who understands Gardening preferred : will live In the house.—Apply to G. H. Layers, Wyndham street. WANTED, three smart Boys for Light Work.—Apply to J. 8. Jones, Grocer, 82, Victoria-street. WANTED, a good Boy, with references.—Apply at onoe to H, L, Possen. iskie, Wellesley street. WANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply toR. Reals, Architect. WANTED, two Lads, about 12 or 14 years of age, for a Flaxmill.—Apply at Mr Young's, Chapel-street, near the Baptist Church. WANTED, a Female Cook.— Apply to Mrs Overton, Star Hotel, Albert street. WANTED, a party of competent Drainerg to drain about nine acres. -Apply at onoe to C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson Nursery, Bemuera. WANTED, in a mercantile office, an intelligent Youth or Young Man, with a knowledge of Book-keeping by double entry,—Apply by letter to X.X., office of this paper. WANTED, to Sell, a 14 horse power Portable Steam Engine.—Apply to Mr B. Monk, Sash and Door Company. WANTED, a General Servant; also, an experienced Nursemaid.— Apply to Mrs G. Lewis, Jermyn street, off Wynyard Pier. WANTED TO SELL, a Baker's' Cart and Horse.—Apply to G. E. Kollerson, Baker, Nelson-street. WANTED, a General Servant for the Hibernia Hotel. Onehunga.—Apply to the Fitzroy Hotel, Wakeneld-street, Auckland. WANTED, a Second-handKerosine Billiard Light, full size.—Apply to John Sceats, British Hotel, Auckland. WANTED, two Tailors ; piece or by week. Full employment.—Apply to Davey, Tailor, Queen street. A~N~T E D, by a young lady accustomed to children, a Situation as Nursery Governess.—Address A., office of this paper. ANTED KNOWN, that I have Sold the 100 sacks of Onions In the Two Weeks, and I have Bought 6« Sacks more, but they will be 7b 6d per 1121b5., or 141bs. for Is. Be in time, for this will be the last chance. Note the address :— Pitt-street, or Market Place, Queen-street. H. WATTS, General Dealer. 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 KNOWN THAT W. LEYS, BOOKBINDER, Machine Buler, and Account-book Manufacturer, Has REMOVED from Victoria street East, to Wyndham street, next door above the Evening Star office. ANTED KNOWN.—Theunder signed have always on hand a large supply 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. WIN STONE. " ANTED 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 all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN.— Prices Reduced. Singer's New Family Noiseless Lock-stitoh Sewing Machines.—M. A. Aldrich, Agent, Shortland-street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Amjrich has adopted a method of time payment to suit them. "ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors. Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. ANTED KNOWN that I have now so reduced the price of Sewing Machines that no one can afford to be without o™. I have new Hand Machines for sale at £2 10s, £3, £5, and £5 6s ; also, several first-class Second-hand Machines. Every Machine, new or second-hand, guaranteed. Repairs properly done. Needles, Oil and Extras.— Geo. W. Hkslop, Engineer; the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. 24. A $T ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER, 348, I.C. A MEETING of the Chapter will be XJL held THIS EVENING, the 27th May, at half past seven, in the Chapter Room, Masonic Hotel, Princes street. By order of the K. COALS!COALS! COALS! THE undersigned are now deliver | ing COALS, ex Woodville, alongside Queen street Wharf, at ; 375. 6d. PER TON. As these Coals are of first-class quality it affords an excellent opportunity to lay in <* Cheap Winter's Stpck, ■ \ : Term*: Cash, :''WilJ.'l'-'BU I BSTl*:-Ca»^:::'':•.;■ < *>*• 100, QUBJSK STBS JIT- ■ ,i ■



i Miscellaneous. NOTICE! NOTICE! AC HAE G E of 6d. per Load Royalty will be charged on all Soorla and Ssoiia Ash taken from ihe Mount Eden Reserve, and from the Reserve adjoining the Superintendent's. I W. KIRBY, Leeaee, j May 27, J873. DRAWING-.— A Class for the study of Geometrical, Mechanical and Freehand Drawing will be commenced in the School-room, Fdwardes-street, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 28, at 7.30. For particulars and terms apply to D. Goldie ; or to H. G. Wade, Custom-house-street, or at the Class-room during class hours. FOUND, a stray Pig at Official Bay. If not claimed within twenty-four Viours from \ this date will be sold to pay expenses.—For address ' apply at Railway Terminus Hotel. LOST, a Mule Canary ; also a Door Key.—Any one returning the above to the Royal Mail Hotel will be rewarded. j 1 f\S. REWARD.—Lost, on Friday ' J-v/ last, a White Poodle Slut; answers to.the : same of Daisy.—The above reward will be paid to any one leaving the Dog at A. Asher's, Queen-street. Any person found harbouring the same from this date will be prosecuted. LOST, in Pitt street, a Mule Canary. Finder will oblige by returning same to Messrs Stephenson and Co., Wyndham street. , LOST, on Sunday, a Lady's Velvet Brace let, Bead-worked.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving same at the Star office. FOR SALE, with immediate possession, the Villa Residenoe (with Slated Roof), Ponsonby Road, oontalning Eight Rooms, Bath-room, Closets, Wash-house, and fitted with every convenience, now in the occupation of Mr S. Hague Smith. Alarge Garden, planted with Ornamental Trees and Choice Flowers. A portion of the money can remain on mortgage at seven per cent. For particulars apply to HAGUE SMITH & WALKER, Exchange Buildings. TO THE LADIES OF AUCK LAND. The undersigned has much pleasure in notifying that he has received a Large and Valuable Stock of TiOng-length Hair and Ringlet Head-dresses of the latest fashion, direct from England, together with Curling and Pinching Irons, Perfumes, Pomades, &c, and respectfully soliolts their patronage. FRANCIS J. SHORTT, 170, Queen-street. TO THE GENTLEMEN OF AUCKLAND. Fashionable Hair-cutting, Shaving, and Shampooing; Hair or Whiskers Dyed Black or Brown, with a beautifully natural gloss. Razors Ground and Set. FRANCIS J. BHORTT, 170, Oueen-street, Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. T>EQUIBED FOR THE ARMED SX CONSTABULARY, Sixteen Good Up-standing Troop HORSES, 15 to 15.2 hands in height, not aged. Required also. Ten DRAUGHT HORSES, suit able for Express Waggons. To be approved by a Boa'd of Oificers at Cambridge, .OH.ihe3l.tMay. & Local Commander Waikato Dißtrict. GOSPEL TRACT AND BOOK DEPOT, High-street, Auckland. A LARGE STOCK of BOOKS has Jnst been received, bearing on the present state of the World and of the Church, and on the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Also, volumes of | The Ambassador, The Evangelist, and Things New and Old, Is Cd per vol. Notes on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, by C. A.M. Lectures on the Old and New Testaments, by W. Kelly The; Patriarchs, The Evangelists, by J. G. Uellot. 5s each The Moral Glory of the Lord Jesus, by name, Is lOd Lectures on the Second Coming, 2s Eight Lectures on Prophepy, Is 9d > Notes and Lectures on the Book of the Revelation Gleaninge'from the Teaching of G. V.W., Is 3d The Blood of Jesus, by the Rev. W. Reed, Od Memoir of the Rev. H; Uewitson. 2e '■■ Bibles and Testaments, a large variety A New Translation of the New Testament Charts and Diagrams on Bible subjects Sayings of: Jesus on Roller . , . .' Books for Children A large variety of Gospel Tracts, 2 page, 4Jd ; 4 page, 9d ; and Is per 100. Subscribers' names received for tho MESSAGE OFl LIFE. Attendance daily, two to five p.m.; Saturdays, three to five p.m. MONET! —Bills Discounted, Mort gages Effected, Hotels Valued, and Sold at current rates; large Blocks of Land at the Waikato and other placed, to be Sold or- Leased on moderate terms. —Apply to J. E. Appleby, West Queen-street. JJONEY T O LEN D. £900, in one or twosums, on First-class Freehold Security, at 7 per cent. JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Fort-street. MONET TO LEND on -first-class freehold security, rt low rates of interest.— R C. Dvrr. Shortland-street. ONEY TO IiEND, from £25 to £3,000, ' oni first class securities, at current artes of interest.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agents, 42, Queen-street. - MONET 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, West Queen street AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY THIS EVENING, in the Choral Society's Hall, the Practice of "Elijah" will take place at half-past seven. Members will please to be present. R. H. STEVENSON, Hon. Secretary. ABAEQ-AI N. —Three-roomed House in Shaddock-street, with freehold allot ment 33 z 110 ; price, £60.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street, • ■ • <■.•■' TMftpflSE BARGAINS EVERYBODY SHOULD CALL AT. WILLIAM EYRE'S EN;NISKILLEN HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET, Who Is now offering to the Public a Large Lot of DRAPERY AND MILLINERY GOODS. 200 Ladies; Bonnets, in Silk Velvet (newest fashion), 10s each, worth 25s 100 pairs first choice Josephine Kid Glovei, 3s per pair 1000 yards Heavy Scarlet Flannel, Is 3d to Is 6d per yard 1000 yards Hoyle's Prints, 6d to 7d per yard Ladies' Wool Clouds Collarets ;>.■!...;•' •'■ Elizabethan Roughs Cross-overs . ; . Fancy Polkas Children's Hats, Is each 100 Ladies' and Maids' Garibaldi Jackets, 4a and 5s each Maids' Kid Boots, ll's to l's, 5s 6d to 6s per pair Children'e do, 6's to 9'b, 4s to 4s 6d per pair Cashmere House Boots, 3s 6d per pair 2000 yards Horrooks'LoLgcloth, 36in.j 6d per yard. • Also, :a great variety op FLOWER&, FEATHERS, [AND FANCY | . , GOODS. TOt ONE MONTH bMtf, °il ' .:.; r. ',!;, OIVJB A CALL'



Miscellaneous. DEVONPORT LITEEABY INSTITUTE. WINTER COUBSE OF LECTURES, INAUGURAL MEETING. THE FIRST MEETING in connection with the Devonport Literary Institute will be held THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, in the DEVONPORT HALL. PROGRAMME. Pianoforte Duet. Introductory Address by Mr G. M. Reed, President. Glee—Orpheus Glee Club.| Song—" Thy Voice is Near"—Lady. . Address—Rev J. Bates, "On Relios." Pianoforte Solo. Song- " Ring Out Wild Bells" - Lady. Song—"Down Among the Coals"—Gentleman. Address—Mr C. L, H. .Toy, "On Improvement of the Mind." Pianoforte Duet. Glee—Orpheus Glee Club. Song—Gentleman. Address—Mr H. H. Lusk. Song—" Tell Him I Love Him Yet "-Lady. Song—" Mother Says I Musn't"—Gentleman. Address—Books, their use and abuse "—Rev. P. F. Mackenzie. Glee—Orpheus Glee Club. Duet - " Softly anti Slowly"—Ladles. Song—Gentleman. Address-Mr W. L. Rees. Song—" Music on the Wind"—Lady. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN I Doors open at 7, commencing at 7 30. Admission to non members, Is ; Children, Half-price. The Takapuna will make a special trip, leaving Queen-street wharf at 6.4!> p.m., and North Shore after the entertainment. Fare, Cd each way. Per formers free. piTT HALL. THE CARANDINI OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERTS. A SPLENDID PROGRAMME. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, MAY 27. GBAND SPECIAL NIGHT, DEVOTED TO THE The NATIONAL MELODIES OF SCOTLAND, Under the Patronage of His Honor the Superintendent, And the Officers and Members of the Scottish and Engineer Volunteer Companies, WEDESDAY EVENING, MAY 28. PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture, Piano—Sisters Rosina and Fannie Operatic Selection — THE BRIDE OF LAMMER MOOR—Company Ballad— Donald Grey (Linley)—Miss Rosina Song—Swing on, Old Pendulum of the World (Ellard) —Air Henry Gordon Ballad • Auld liobin Gray-Madame Carandini Part Song— Who'll buy my Caller llerrin—Company Descriptive Sone — Jessie's Dream (Blockley)—Miss Fannie Solo, Pianoforte—Scotch Airs—Madame Winter Chorus and Solo—Now Tramp o'er Moss and Fell (from Operatic Drama of Rob Roy)— Miss Rosina and Company. Interval of ten minutes. Part 11. Introduction, Piano — The Witches' Dance — The Sisters Rosina and Fannie Selections from Wallace's beautiful Opera LURLINE, introducing " Sail on the Midnight Deep," " Flow 'on, thou Silver Rhine," and "Aye Maria"— Company Song—The Bonnie Hills of Scotland—Miss Fannie Song—The Standard Bearer-Mr Henry Gordon Serenade—Stars of the Summer Night (Needham), first time in Auckland—Company Song—Castles in the Air—Miss Rosina Quartette—Blue Bella of Scotland—Company Ball id— Comin' Thro' the Kye- Madame Carandini Duet — The Regulation (from Offenbach's Grand Duchess)— Company Trio—My Lady the Countess—Madame Carandini and the Sisters Kosina and Fannie. Doors open at half-past 7 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. Ladies' Cloak-room and every attention. Admission- First Seats, 3s ; Second, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Children, half-price to first and second, seats. , Tiokets may be obtained and seats secured at Upton and Co's, where a numbered plan of the Hall may be seen. MADAME CARANDINI'S BENEFIT on FRI DAY EVENING NEXT, May 30. AMEETIN G of Persons interested in Forming a VOLUNTEER CORPS at the North Shore will be held at the Flagstaff Hotel on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, May 2S, at 7.80 o'clock. TO TAILOR B.—Wanted, for another part of the Colony, four Men, two Coat Hands, and two for small Jobs.—Timo, statement, and other particulars to be seen on application at ! office of this paper. I HEREBY give notice that it is my intention to apply at the Adjourred Annual Licensing 'Meeting for a Transferor License for the Royal Hotel, Hamilton East, to Martin Joseph CIKA-RY. WM. CUMMING. Hamilton, May 22, 1873. jROYAL HOTEL, PRINCES STREET ONEHUNGA, Having a Commanding View of the Harbour and surrounding conntry. TTEN^Y FTJLLEE (late of the n. Edinburgh Castle Hotel, SymOnds street) having taken the nbove Commodious Family Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the public that he is prepared t^> give every attentior to the comfort of guests who I may honour him with their visits. Meals to order at all hours. Table d' Hote at 1 p.m. on Sundays. N.B —Only the Best Brands of Wines and Spirits kept. Whitson's Celebrated Brilliant Sparkling Ales. Billiards—One of Alcock's Best Tables. Also, Billiard-Bagatelle Slate Table. GOOD BEDS. r\ AM P B E L L' S CENTEAL HOTEL (Opposite Auckland Savings Bank), ; QUEEN STREET. The undersigned begs to inform his frlends'and the public that since taking possession of the above long eßtablished Hotel he has spared no expense in the entire renovation of the establishment. THE BAR has been newly Painted, Papered, and Decorated, and it is stocked with a careful selection of the very belt Liqueurs of the Choicest Brands. ~j ! THE SITTING-ROOMS have also been Newly Furnished for the convenience and comfort of customers. THE BEDROOMS have all been Ec-furnished and thoroughly repaired, and everything done that wil conduce to the comfort of Boarders. THE CAPE has been fitted up in a first-class style, and will be under the superintendence of a' THOROUGHLY QUALIFIED COOK. J.S,C. wishes particularly to intimate that every at» tentlon will be given to bis customers. JAMES STEVENSON CAMPBELL,



To Let. HpO 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 Coaoh Faotory, Durham-street. T^O LET, with immediate possession, J- tws Floors, 78 feet in length, in a naw Brick built Warehouse situated in best pait of Queen street, and near tho Wharf. For further particulars apply to J. HIOHLEY & CO., Auctioneers, &a:, 28, Queen street, fp O LET, a six-roomed House," Mona -*- View," Karangahape Road,— Apply to D. (Jaley, 167, Queen-street; or, to F, L, Prime, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, House and Shop in Hobson street, near the Bell.—Apply Marsh and Blair, Queen street. TO LET. custom-h"ouse 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 prewisus 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 prinoipal public offices. The accommodation cannot be excelled, water and as being laid on in every room that is requisite ; and lso commands a magnificent view of the harbour. For further particulars, &0., apply on the premises; or, to Saiuubl Browne, Fort-street. pOMFOKTABLE Board and Resi- V-/ dence in the Suburbs. Terms reasonable.— Apply, for address, to Mrs M,, Stab, Office. pOMFORTABLE Board and Resi V^ dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell, For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. Improvement Commissioners' Office, Auckland, 24th May, 1873, HHENDERS will be received by the -L undersigned until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 4th June, for the Continuation of Princes-street. Flans, Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Com missioners' Office, Albert Barracks. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. NOTICE. THE Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned as Coal and Firewood Dealers and Contractors has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. MrJ. Brown is hereby authorised to receive all Accounts due to the firm ; and, if not paid within one month from this date, the same will be placed in the hands of a solicitor for recovery. Mr F. Archer will liquidate all accounts due by the firm. Dated this 19th day of May, 1873. FREDERICK ARCHARD. JOHN BROWN. Witness : C. Habding. The Business will be carried on at present by Messrs. Archard & Co. NOTICE. rpHE NEW ZEALAND "CUSTOMS GUIDE" IS NOW READY. Demy, Bvo., Cloth, 20s. FERGUSSON & MITCHELL, PUBLISHERS, Manufacturing Stationers, &a., D U N E D I N. rp A V L O R' S PATENT LOCKSITCH SEWING MACHINES Are a 'thoroughly Genuine Article, containing IM PORTANT IMPROVEMENTS, being correct and substantial in construction, simple in action, hand some in appearance, and giving thorough satisfaction. PRICE'S HAND MACHINES, Five Guineas. Stand Maohines, Seven Guineas, and £8 with extras. T. PEACOCK, AGENT. Optician, Shortland street Requisites supplied, instruction given, and repair done on the premises. N.B.— T uat received and in Stock, Elegant and Powerful Opera arid Marine Glasses, Magneto Electric Machines, Spectacles and Eye-glasses, Ther mometer, Poouet Aneroids, &c, &o. TASMANIAN SEED WAREHOUSE. JUST RECEIVED, a Large Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds, &c, Seed Potatoes, Bulbs, &c, &c, &0. White Boiling Peas, 3d per lb. Blue „ ,' 4dperlb. Harrlcot Beans, 6d per lb. Tares, Rye, Rye Grass Seed Wheat, Oats, Maize Adelaide Almonds Garlick, Onions 56 cases Choice Apples Lawn Grass, Lucerne Orders taken for Nursery Stock, H. LIPSCO MB E, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT, 12 9, QUEEN STREET. T> EFUGE FOR THE DESTITUTE. IVi Patron: The Bight Rev. the Bishop of Auckland. Acting Committee: His Worship the Mayor The Rev. O. M. Nelson The Rev, P. H. Oornford 8, B. Bisg, Esq. H. H. Lusk, Esq. Mr J. C. Stovin. , In consequence of the limited means and accommo dation at the disposal of the charitable institution! at present established in this city, as well as the fact that they are not altogether devoted to the relief of the extreme cases of poverty and destitution contem plated by the "Refuge," and because every penny subscribed -will be strictly deveted to the succour of the outcast and th- wanderer, destitute alike of food and shelter, it is hoped that a large amount of sym pathy and support will be enlisted for the establish ment of this institution. Printed forms now lie at each of the Banks, where subscriptions and donations will be received ; and in which the addresses can be entered of those who intend to become annual subscribers. The subscription lists will be closed the 14th day of June next, and will then be published : the amount subscribed, in thij meantime, being held in trust by the Acting Committee, J. O. STOVIN, Hon. Secretary. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, 29th in at,, for the Ereotion of Brick Shop and Show Stoamß, in Queen street, Plans and ipeolftcfttiou at



Miscellaneous. AMEBICAN OEGANS. A CONSIGNMENT of the above MAGNIFICENT INSTRTJMEN TS, (IMPOBTED EXFRESSLV BY MR C. BoNNINdTON) Also, PIANOFORTES & HABMONITJMS, (By the best makers.) Now Opened and for Sale at ' BO WE ING'S, *& UPPER QUEEN STREET. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ' TENDERS FOR NEW WHARF ATf NORTH SHORE. r.-, I Harbour Board Office, May 23, 1873.' rPENDEKS will be received at this -L office until FRIDAY, the 30th inst,, at noon for the Erection of a ISew "Wharf at the Isorth s-hore in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at this ofHce. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Wharf at the North Shore." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Auotions. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), MAY 28 CITY MART. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND THE TRADE. NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. NOW LANDING EX EDINBURGH CASTLE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at the City Mart, To morrow (Wednesday), May 28, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel, now landing ex Edinburgh Ctstle, comprising— 33 and 36in. Grey Calico 30in. White Shirtings 32 and 36in. Horrocks' Longcloths, A. & B. 72 and 84in. Sheetings 9-4, 10-4, 11-4 Toilet Quilts 10-4,11-4,12-4 Marseilles do 8-4 and 10-4 Damask Tablings 8-4, 8-10.10-4 do Cloths Bleached and Lorn Hucks Union and Linen Ticks Imitation Welsh Flannels ' Saxony do Scarlet do Winceys 2-4 French Twills 2-4 do Merinoes Queensland Shawls Waterproof Cloaks Waterproof Tweeds Men's Saxony Wool Shirts „ Tweed do „ Alloway, Half-Hose ~ Shetland do ~ Fancy Plaid do „ Tweed Trousers „ Doe Trousers „ do Trousers and Vests „ Suits Terms Liberal at Sale. THURSDAY, MAY 29. BOTTLED' ALE. B. TONKS CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, at twelve o'clock, without reserve, on account of whom it may concern, 45 casks Bottled Ale (Jeffries). THURSDAY, MAY 29. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. rpHE Subscribers will sell at the -L Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 29th inst., at 11 o'olock, 800 VOLUMES BOOKS, comprising the most i Popular Works of the day. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow (Wednesday), May 28, it 11 o'olock sharp, 130 cases Apples, consisting of French Crabs, Pearmains, Stunner Pippins, Stone Pip pins, Nonpareil Russets 11 cases Filberts GO bags Onions. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JUNE 12. AMERICAN SHIP, POLAE S T A X". ON ACCOUNT ~OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Captain P. Stetson to soil by auction, on or about the 12th June, The American Ship POLAR STAR, 819 tons American Register, built at Bedford, Massa chusetts, in the year 1852, re-coppered in May, 1872, and classed 6-6ths 1.1 (Asterisk); French Veritas for 5 years from May, 1872, as she now lies at anchor in .the Waitemata. Full inventory may be inspected at the office of the Agents, Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane, or at the the Auctioneers. Terms :—Cash on the fall of the hammer. " THURSDAY, MAY 29. LAW BOOKS. On Account op whom it may Concern. Ex 'Victoria.' THE subscribers have received in structions to Bell, at the Mart, Fort-ftreet, on Thursday, 29th inst., at 12 o'cloo k,<.i> ituxi. tivLim it may concern, i 1 case LAW BOOKS, ex 'Vie en.i rieii gthe j following works :— Taylor on Evidence, 2 vols. (2 copies) Williams on Real Property (2 copies) Williams on Personal Property (2 copies) Chitty on Contracts Broom's Legal Maxims Broom's Common Law Story's Equity Jurisprudence, 2 vols. ; ■ Best on Evidence Anderson's Digest, 2 vols. Archbold's Criminal Pleading Smith's Landlord and Tenant "Wharton's Law Lexicon ijjpece's Bar Student's Manual Smith on Contracts. The above Books are all of the latest editions, mi\ , , \\n\i bound in calf. ', OA3WEL COCHRANE &_SOsf, I vim '.';i I Auctioneers, .. ~,