Messrs J. Waymouth and H. N. Warner to audit the accounts of the past half-year, and these gentlemen are eligible for election by the shareholders. " For the Board of Directors. "A. Beetham, m, "Chairman." Lac repovt was unanimously received. The following is the balance-sheet: Dr. „ . ToCapit^^ * s- d -2p. rjoo shares at £20—£500,000 did up—l6s per share — £18,750 .. 18 750 0 0 T Jncalled Capital-£481,250 ' ° ft J ""^osit on shares to be returned .. 12 10 0 is unpaid 1 9( . ,g 'V-'oflt and Loss " New Account" ~ 7^4 g 8 £26,523 \\ % Or By Investments s U f, R s; d' .Cash in Unionßank at Auckland aTI J 21 >636 ° 6 at Branches.. .. 'ana oo«: A1 , o Balances due by Agencies ' <- *■» * Premiums due .. , • •• 999 6 9 Furniture, Ofnce-fH, tings ; stationery,' ' &C> *• '» ' 628 13 2 £20,523 14 8 2profit and loss a.ccount for the half ttar ending 28th February 1873 ' Cr. ' £ s d To Fire and Marine Losses .. 2 992 12 9 Commission and Exchange .. " 1*354 6 4 Preliminary Expenses .. ~ jj 1077 0 6 Government Licence for one year " '200 0 0 Kent, Printing, Advertising, and other - fl , o sXPenSeS '• •• '• •• 484 3 4 Salaries .. .. .. 40< ,„ . Balance carried to "New Account".'.' 7,504 9 8 £14,C77 811 ByJireand Marine Premiums.. .. 14001 o*7 (Dividends and Interest on Invest ments .... m a in Transfer Fees .. .. " " 24 14 C J. WAYMOUTH, fP!!/^ H. N. WAKNER' f Auditors. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report with feelings of gratitude and pride *Ihe1 he "nParrallelled success in the operations of the Company. He reviewed the rise and progress of the Company in terms of eulogy, and spoke in praise of the services rendered by Cy.pt. Daldy, which had contributed large iy towards the success of the Company. Captain Daldy seconded the resolution, and. alluded to the very small amount of preliminary expenses. The motion was carried unanimously. Captain Daldy moved that the rate of remuneration to the auditors be twenty per annum to each auditor. Mr S. E. Hughes seconded the resolution, ■ which was carried. xi.l^^llß necessary to appoint two auditors the following gentlemen were nominated :— Messrs J. Waymouth, T. L. White, Richard Garlick, Batger, and H. N. Warner, and a Ibollot ensued, Messrs Newman and Cosgrave being appointed scrutineers. [The. result was not known when we went to press]

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

Re-taking of a Redoubt by the Hauhaus.

Ammunition for the Front

The Settlers Coming in.

Kingites Building Redoubts.

Armed Constabulary Sent to Construct Eedoubts.

Preparations of the Kingites

Eewi Compelled to Join the Best.

The Supposed Drowning of Dunn

Mysterious Circumstances

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

HAMILTON.

This day,

The men on Cox's swamp came in last night and are awaiting the result of matters.

The Hauhaus have .retaken the Crow's Nest redoubt at Pukurata, and are building redoubts at different places on the line.

Ten tons of ammunition and arms forwarded by the Government have arrived at Ngarua wahia.

CAMBRIDGE.

This day. The Armed Constabulary leave for the front to-morrow at five a.m. *to construct fortifications at Rotorangi, on the confiscated line. Two of William Thompson's sons are here, Laving come direct from the King. They are awaiting the return of Mr Mackay, who is expected from Alexandra this afternoon. They report that great preparations are being made in'the King country. Tawhiao's final answer is, that he will not give up the the murderers. The kingites are prepared for the worst. Eewi will be compelled to join with the

others,

NEWCASTLE.

This day.

The boat from which Dunn is supposed to have "s^n drowned has been found. The oar# cvattf row locks were in it. The boat was quite dry. The affair is a mysterious one. The man Poole, who was with Dunn, has told two or three stories, and admits to not knowing how he got ashore. The body has not been found. There is some hope that that he has not been drowned, as he has been very excitable [of late.

TAURANGA.

This day.

The natives want improved Snider rifles and ammunition which is withheld from Volunteers who go to fight the Waikatos. The police went on Sunday to take charge of the late D. Graham's effects at Rotorua,

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Bankruptcy Court

Caledonian Specimens

GRAHAMSTOWN

This day,

Manukau Tribute.—lso lbs. of good stuff has been taken from the lode opened recently near the boundary of the Golden Crown. There is a good show in the face of the lode. Lord Nels»n.—A crushing of eight tons of atone from this mine, which is situated on tha Karaka, yielded nine and a half oas. of gold.

Sink-to-Rise Tribute.—Fifty-two tons of stone yielded 97 ozs. of gold. Ten pounds of specimens were obtained to-day from the same leader.

A promising lode has been opened in the Hand-and-Band shaft. No gold is visible in it yet.

West Coast.—Wood's tribute crushed 32 tons with a yield of 27 ozs. gold. Hamilton's Tribute.— 30 tons of stone yielded 15^ ozs. gold. Otago.—The retorting took place last night, and gave one hundred and fifty three and a half ozs of gold. California^ Tbibtjte. — Fifty tons of stone yielded thirteen and a half ozs of gold. The natives of upper Thames are in an un settled state regarding the prospect of war. A meeting of chiefs was held at Mr Puckey's office yesterday to take steps to prevent the young men belonging to the tribes from join ing the King, but no determination was ar rived at, the meeting being postponed m order to secure the presence of other chiefs.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Railway from Hokitika to Canterbury,

WELLINGTON.

This day. In the Appeal Court, Holmes and another v. Eolleston, £12000, the demurrer was allowed.

DUNEDIN.

This day. The quarantine building was finished yes terday and handed over by the contractors to Messrs Bathgate and Reynolds. Mr Macandrew, on behalf of the Govern ment, expressed great satisfaction at the way the work had been completed. The building is supplied with ventilators, water supply, and other sanitory arrange ments.

ROSS.

This day,

John Morant, miner, a native of Jersey, has been killed by a fall of earth in a drive in the German's claim, Jone's Flat.

HOKITIKA.

This day. The Mayor has convened a meeting to con sider the advisability of the formation of a railway to Canterbury.

NAPIER.

This day,

The Boiling Down premises will probably be converted into a beetroot sugar manu factory. Arrived—Rangatira.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. Arrived — Formosa, from Newcastle ; Wanganui, from the North. Sailed : Glencoe, for Auckland ; Sydney Griffith, for Newcastle ; Taranaki, for the North. Grierson, mate of the ship William Davel, is dead.

THE CHAMPION BELT.

The firing for Captain Clark's presentation belt was concluded this morning, and was won by Volunteer Joseph May, of the 3rd Company. The weather, though showery, was favourable for the firing, which resulted in the following scores : —

Amongst Volunteer news received to-day in the " General Government Gazettes," per Wellington, is the resignation of Lieutenant Sommerville, No. 1 Company Auckland Rifle Brigade, which has been accepted. The designation of No. 1 Company Auckland Naval Volunteers has been changed to "The Auckland Volunteer Naval Brigade." Second Lieutenant Powley, Auckland Artillery Volunteers, has been dismissed for using improper language to his superior officer; and the services of the Onehunga Cadet Company have been discontinued at their own request.

REVISION COURT

(Before Laughlin O'Brien, Esq. Registrar.) A Court of Revision was held in the Re gistrar's Office, Supreme Court Buildings, at eleven o'clock this day, for the purpose of revising the list of voters for the electoral district of Auckland, City East. The following objections were withdrawn by the Returning Officer, and the names re tained. George McCrae, High-street. William Adams, Queens Head Hotel, Queen-sfcreet. ' , James Haldane Watt, Shortland-street. The name of Robert Patrick Nooning, White-street, was struck out by the Reya. tration Officer from the new list of persons claiming to vote. One hundred and fifty names were struck off the roll in consequence of objections by the Returning Officer. One hundred and seventy-one fresh names were added to the list of persons claiming to V°The list of voters, after being scrutinized, was declared revised, and orders given to prepare a new roll.

DOMAIN BOARD.

An adjourned meeting of the Domain Board was held this morning. Present, His Honor the Superintendent, Messrs P. A Phillips, F D. Fenton, W. H. Kissling, T. Heale, an* G. Mitford. ' ... . .. The report of the sub-committee of the Domain Board appointed to confer with the Provincial authorities as to the water supply from the Domain was read, and stated that at a consultation with the executive it was agreed, subject to the approval of the Board. "That a leLe be granted to His Honor the Superintendent, on behalf of tlxe Pfovmcc of the Domain water reservoirs, and a right to lay down pipes to the western boundary of the Domain, at an annual rental of one hundred pounds for a term of hve years, with a right of renewal for another five years at the expiration of the first term. Considerable disenssion ensued, after which His Worship the Mayor moved that the further consideration of the report be adjourned for a fortnight. This was agreed

Mr Fenton then moved that His Honor the Superintendent be requested *o communi cate to the Board what evidence His Honor can obtain as to the terms of the arrangement with the Government under the authority by which the waterworks were erected. The motion was carried. Other matters of nmw importance wer« i diuovuwect and the vmwy adjourned.

The peaceful inhabitants of the Whau are making laudable efforts to raise a local temple to Apollo, and on the 27th instant will hold a public meeting for the purpose of augmenting the funds for improving and ex pending their present fairy-like hall, which is in its present state too limited for the musical wants of this locality.

THE EVBNItfG STA.B, W^DftESMf, MAY 21, 1871



Name. 200 yds. 400 yds. 500 yds. TI

rol. J. May, .. 2333342 4343344 3342243 — &. W Partington*3433324 4324334 0344343 — 0( !apt A Morrow .. 3423334 3333340 3324443 — ft rol. Thome .. 2322333 3342323 2344423 — 61 A Hay' .. 3232233 4443203 2423244 2 6! „ E. Morrow .. 2233103 2442302 0144423 - 5! J Eurke .. 2233233 4333443 2033330 — 51 „ Douglas .. 3422233 2422023 4334322 — 6! >r.-M. Sergt. Soall 2423223 4404240 3232340 — 51 rol. E Partington 3222222 3444320 4023323 — 5! „ Brighton, sen. 2342212 3323302 3202440 — 61 Forder .. 3422340 2030230 2322004 — 45 L J. Brassey 0222323 0RO3323 3220320 — 8!



Special Advertisements. JUST OPENED, NEW WINTER MILLINERS, NEW WINTER DRESSES, NEW FANCY WOOL GOODS. All-wool Flannels, from Is 3d per yard Stout Wet-wove Calicoes, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets.



Wanted. WANTED, a Competent General ?Man Servant; must have a thorough knowledge of gar lening, and v 111 have to attend to a horse. Re ferences required ; wages no object for a good man.— Apply to Mr Hesketh, Epsom, between 8 and 9 o'clock in the morning. WANTED, an Apprentice.— J. W. Carr, Boat-builder, near Gas Works_ WANTED TO LET, a large and airy Bedroom (furnished). Also, Board and Resldence|for two or three Single Men. Terms, £1 per week.—Enquiries to be made at the office of this paper. WANTED, steady Employment, by an experienced man, as Engineer; is a fair draughtsman, writes a good hand, and holds a Go vernment certificate of competency. — Address " Engineer," Star office. WANTED, two Acres Ploughed, &c, near town.—Domain Dairy, Abercrombie gtreet. WANTED, a good Cook • references required.—Apply Army and Navy Hotel. TO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, a smart i Lad to carry out and look after the horses.— Apply Maxwell's, Victoria street. WANTED, a Lad able to milk, in a Gentleman's family, three miles from Town ; a really good situation : wr-es 10s. per week ; references required. — Hannaford's Registry, High street. WANTED, a Good General Servant for Tauranga.—Apply to Mr Steel, Parnell. WANTED, to Let or Lease. The present lease having expired of that con venient »nd well-situated Shop and Dwelling-house, situated at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, with Shelving, Futures, and Gass Fittings complete ; possession given immediately.—Apply to Charles Madden, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Female Servant; references required.—Apply between 9 and 12 o'clock To-morrow Morning, to Mrs J. B. Russell, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a good Tailor; also, two Tailoresscs.— Apply H. L. Posseniskie, opposite New Market, "YVeJlesley-street. WANTED, by a respectable woman, Daily Labourat washing or cleaning. —Apply at the Star Office. WANTED, a General Female Servant; must be a good plain cook. -Apply to Mrs Pollen, Glenmore, New North Road. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant, y. ith some knowledge of Book-keeping, for the Waikato.—Apply, between 10 and 12 o'clock To morrow Morning, at Stewart & Anderson's, Queen street. WANTED, two Dressmakers and two Apprentices.—Miss Sherwin, Parnell. WANTED, a first-class Book keeper and Corresponding Clerk ; also, a Junior.—Applicants to state salary, with testimonials. N. & Co., Star office. WANTED, by a young lady accustomed to children, a Situation as Nursery Governess,—Address A., office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN j THAT W. LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, 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 TJncufc Wood. Yardß: Between Fort and Cus tom-house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. 5 ■ • W. &G. WINSTONE. WANTED TO SELL (Cheap), Iron 1 Ploughs, 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets; Galvanized Corrugated Iron, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred .Snwvß.'next Blue Post, Victoria-street. TXT ANTED KNOWN that Hold ■W 'ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest posßibJe prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill arid Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland. Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton. Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Gfahamstown. 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 Sewino 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 Aldrich has adopted a method of time payment to suit them. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Bashes, 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. WANTED KNOWN that I have now so reduced the price of Sewing Machines that no one can afford to be without one. I have new Hand Machines for sale at £2 10s, £3, £5, and £5 5s ; also, several first-class Second-hand Machines. Every Machine, new or second-hand, guaranteed. Repairs properly done. Needles, Oil and Extras. — Geo. W. Heslop, Engineer ; the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. _ SA MTJ E L W E L L S, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Ronts, Debts, Highway Bates, &o. Loans arranged. £ Office: 129, Queen ittirctt (throo doors below the Union Bank.)



MOKET !—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, ~SI/est Queen-street. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, ft low rates of interest.— E C. .D\kr. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, from £25 to £3,000, on first class securities, at current artes of interest.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agents, 42, Queen-street. i . MONET LENT on Personal Secu rity, or on Promissory Notes; also, on Free holds . Mortgages exchanged at lower rates of interest Bills dibcounted. - F W. Stevens, West Queen street p I T ..Y .. HAL L. LAST WEEK BUT ONE OP THB CARANDINI CONCERTS. THIS (Wednesday), EVENING, MAY 21, AND EVERY EVENING. PBOGRAMME: Part I; Overture, Piano—The Poet and Peasant (Suppee)— The Sisters Kosina and Fannie Quintette -Blow Gentle Gales (Bishop)-Company Cavatina—Come, Music, with thy Softest, Tone , (Verdi) (I Lombardi)—Madame Carandini Song-TheflGood Old Days of the Country Squire (Mac .. farren) (She Stoops to Conqxier) -Mr Henr/ , Gordon Ballad—l Cannot Mind my .Wheel—Miss Kosina Solo, Pianoforte—Madame "Winter Part Song (unaccompanied)— The Vale of Rest (Men-, delssohn)—The Sisters Kosina and Fannie and Messrs Sherwin and Gordon Cavatina—Unp Voce (Rossini's II Barbiere)—Miss Fannie Quartette—The Spinning Wheel (from Flotow's Opera Martha)- The Sisters Rosina and Fannie; and Messrs Sherwin and Gordon Part 11. Introduction, Piano-Golden Bells (Sydney Smith)— The Sisters Rosina and Fannie Trio—Memory (Leslie) — Madame Carandini, Miss Fannie, and Mr Sherwin Song—King on Sweet Angelus (Gounod) — Miss Sea Song—Rolling Home Across the Sea (Weiss) — Mr Henry Gordon Duet-Sainted Mother (Wallace)- Madame Carandini and Miss Rosina Cavatina—Did I not Love Thee (Camidge)-Miss Fannie ' . Song—Beautiful Star (Foster)—Madame Carandini Operatic Selection—(Balfe's Opera The Bohemian Girl) introducing the most favorite airs-Com pany. 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 Tickets may be obtained and seats secured at Upton and Co's, where a numbered plan of the Hall may be seen. *$■- On FRIDAY EVENING next, May 23, BENEFIT of MISS FANNIE. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. THE Prizes will be presented by His Honor the Superintendent to the Pupils of the Auckland College and Grammar School on FRI DAY, the 23rd inst., at half-past two o'clock, at the Choral Hall, Symonds street. The presentation will be public, '.and all are invited to attend. FREDERICK J MOS3, Secretary. ELECTION OP SUPERINTENDENT. TO .THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. TN compliance with the request of a large number of the Electors, I have to announce that it is my intention to become a Candidate for the Office of Superintendent at the forthcoming Election. I will take an early opportunity of meeting the Electors and explaining my views on questions affecting the interests of thePrbvincs. . / , •'■ '■■■■■ .'■■' HUGH H. LUSK. \ i. . ■ ' TO ENGINEERS. TIENDEKS are requested for the A Construction and Fitting of Steam Machinery, to the proposed Melanesian Mission Schooner. The lowest or any Tender hot necessarily accepted. Tenders received to May 29, at noon. ■ Specification to be seen at the office of the under signed. ' " T. C. TILLEY, Agent for Melanesian Mission. ) 49, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, May 20, 1873. ~.,•.,. "TOORD AT MA^AKOHE CEEEK. 2H I Superintendent's Office, ' : ,1 i Auckland, May 16,1873. Tenders for the above are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of MONDAY, the 16th of June next. Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, and the office of the Mata kohe District Board. ■j THOMAS B. GILLIES, I ■ ■'■;'>.,:'. Superintendent."' ____ _,-,-. —— . , r— BEID&E AND CATJSE\VAT OVER PARIRAU CREEK, MATAKOHE. , >i ■ ', Superintendent's Office, Auckland, May 16, 1873.. Tender* for the above :are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of MONDAY, the 16th June next. , . . , Plans and specifications may be'seen at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland-street; and at the office of the Matakohe District Beard. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY j (Limited). •' i THE! Fifth General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's office, on FRIDAY, the 30th inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive Report and Balance-sheet for the year lending: 30th ApriL To elect two Directors in the room of Messrs. G. B. Owen and James Williamson, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-ele<stion. To elect two Auditors for the current year, and for the transaction of any other business that may be brought forward. By orddr of the Board of Directors. J.-A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen street, . - . ■ , :■'';•'! Auckland, 20th'May, 1873. i-t«.vU ■ ' s ' FOX'S "PALATABLE" COD ; LIVE OIL! FOX'S "PALATABLE" COD LIVER OIL AND , | IQUININE! FO^'S "PALATBLEi".;CASTOB OIL I . : , .! j AT ..,,, ~| AlO KINS' Tin Pharmacy (oppedta Bank of New Zealand), ' ' Quttiiitrait,



| Drapery. NOW SHEWING. NEW AUTUMN GOODS. jTT AT X I N S Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTUMN GOODS, Consisting of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW FRENCH MERINOES NEW FREJXCH SERGES NEW FKENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW FRENCH SATTEEN ; CLOTH* 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 widths ), Extra Large Toilet Quilts, 19s. 6d, Worth 265.' (Splendid Quality), 9-4 Blankets, 16s. 6d. 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 Is. 6d. per yard, worth 2s. Cd. )>'.'■■ ■- • ■■■■ ■ ■ ••■ ' ' NOTE! The Stock of 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. j THE LARGEST STOCK, And at the LOWEST PRICES : Of the very best makes in LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS W ET WOVE, FINLAY'S, ~. ... AIND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A BALE OF DOUBLE - WIDTH OBEY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened/GS • 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, Pagetand Sac Coats, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, &c., &o. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong, West of England, &c, Also, Tweeds at Low' Prices, for BoyV wear. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AKD HONEYMAN.



To Let. TO LET, a Six-roomed House in Wood street (above Freeman's Bay), with a good well of water aud an unobstructed view of the Sarbou-.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings, TO LET, the two Buildings adjoin the Young Men's Christian Association, con sisting of Eight large Rooms.—Suitable for a Manu factory or Ware-rooms. Rent low. - Apply to Mr F. G. Ewington ; or, the Librarian, at the Rooms. TO LET, Butcher's Shop and Dwelling of Four Rooms, and Three-stalled Stable, corner of Howe street (in Karangahape Road. —Apply to J. W. Stocks. TO LET, a nice six-roomed House, ! situated in Chapel-street (lately in the occupa tion Qf Capt. Ellis).—Apply to Mr A. Mackie, Eoyal Standard Coach Factory, Durham-street. TO LET, with immediate possession, ! two Floors, 78 feet in length, in a new Brick built Warehouse situated in best part of Queen street, and near the Wharf. For further particulars apply to J. HIGHLEY & CO., Auctioneers, &c, 26, Queen street. TO LET. ! CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL. rpHOSE Commodious Beading and' JL Commercial Rooms, with Billiard Room, i together with seventeen other spacious rooms, of the ■ CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, situated in Shortland- i street, with a thoroughfare to Fort-street. Tuese 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, j being close to the shipping and the principal public | offices. I The accommodation cannot be excelled, water and i 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. rpHE ANNUAL TEA MEETING OE THE EDWARDES-STREET BAND OF HOPE SOCIETY Will be held TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, MAY 22. After Tea, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held. Chair to be tauen by Colonel Haultain, M.L.C. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. G." H. Turner and Me~:rs Battley, Ewington, and Hemus. The Tonic Sol-fa Union will render several Selec ions during the eveniiT. Tickets, Is Cd each, to be had of the members, FOE SALE by the undersigned— Tanks, Patent Ventilating Bricks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands of Newcastle), Firewood, Ballast, &c, • J. CRAIG, Fort street. ASSAULT CASE—SANDALL V. ABBOT. (To the Editor of the Evening Star.) SIB, — Knowing you are one that advocates fair play I beg a small portion of your journal to narrate what I conLider to be a very great hardship. A case came before the Mayor yesterday— Sandall against Abbot—for assault. I may briefly say that Sandall, the husband of the woman who charged me with assaulting her, agreed to buy a pig of me at the rate of 3idper lb. Sandall took possession of the pig, and, after having called upon him innumer able times during six days, I was determined to get the animal back again, and, it is perfectly true, the ?ate being bolted, 1 got over it to seek my property. But, sir, I most solemnly declare that I did not lay a hand on the woman Sandall. Two respectable Householders were present during the whole time from my getting over the gate to my finally leaving, and swore that they never saw me touch the woman. Yet in the face of that His Worship preferred to believe the statement of a woman of indifferent character called Harriett Currie, alias Murray, alias O'Kel'y, and several other aliases. It is a most iniquitous affair, and if it is to be the rule that creatures of that stamp are to be believed in preference to known respected citizens the liberty of the subject will be to last degree imperilled.—l am, sir, most respectfully yours, JOHN ABBOT. t> ictoria-street, May 20,1873. TO CONTRACTORS. HP EN DEES will be received by the -*- undersigned until 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, 29th inst., for the Erection of Brick Shop and Show Rooms, in Queen street. Plans and specification at my office, Stichbury's Buildings. P. F. MARTIN EAU BURROWS, Architect. QOALS. COALS. COALS. On Sale, ex Woodville, from Newcastle, 400 TONS COAL. JOHN ROBERTON & CO. "\TOW EEADY FOE DELIVEET" ROSES! ROSES! ROSES! LIPPIATT'S COLLECTION, awarded all the FIRST PRIZES at late Rose and Autumn Flower Shows, includes over Forty out of the best Fifty Roses chosen by the Nurserymen and Amateur Rose-growers of All-England at the late Rose Election. See Journal of Horticulture, Dec, 1872. Price 12s to 15s per dozen. Catalogues on applica tion to R. BAIRD, Victoria street. NOTICE. HP HE Partnership hitherto existing -L between the undersigned as Coal and Firewood Dealers and Contractors lilts this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr J. Brown is hereby authorised to receive a.ll 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. Harding. • The Business will be carried on at present by jMesus. Archard & Co. rjTHE SOUTH BRITISH : ,?. FIRE AND MARINE INSTTBANCE COMPANY : OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. THE SOUTH BRITISH is a thoroughly local institution, with, more than 900 shareholders, al* resident in the Colony. Fire and Marine Risks taken at the Lowest Current Rates. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. BOAED AND RESIDENCE for two or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentle man, in a private family.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen-street. pOMFQETABLE Board and Eesi V_^ dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell, For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. MY WOBD !—The best Sixpenny' Dinner to be bad in town is at S, Southerby's Globe Refreshment Booms, opposite old Theatre BoyaL Meals, Cd. oaoh. Quality and Cleanliness unsurpassed. ..Fowl and Ram Sttpperfl. Is. tmeh, 1 * Beup (Orat-oliuM), 9d. po* plate,



Miscellaneous. EX WAEWICK, DUEHAM AND LATE ARRIVALS. Paperhangings, new patterns [ Hessian, Scrim and Calico White Lead, in wood and iron Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil, ditto ditto English Turpentine Varnishes of all kinds, different brands Glass : Sheet, Rough, and Polished Plate Painters' Brashes, Kents' and other makers Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings 100 cases American Turpentine Painters' Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM STREET, Auckland. riXEE BISMAECK HAT, for 2s lid, X at the City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. —SAMUEL COOMBES. MEN'S PILOT JACKETS, 13s 6d, at 180, Queen-street, opposite Thistle Hotel. — SAMUEL COOMBES. NOTICE. TO ALL MEN LIABLE TO SERVE IN THE.J N.Z. MILITIA-FIRST CLASS. GOOMBES' PILOT AND KIPPLE CLOTIT GALATEA JACKETS (own make) are just,the thing for the FRONT. , CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80, Queen-street. KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY RATES. • NOTICE. ALL Ptates not paid before the 23rd day of May will be sued for without further notice. By order of " The Board. The office of Mr Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street, Auckland, is the place appointed according to law for the payment of the Rates. PARNELL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL ROOM. APANOEAMA of the "HOLT LAND," consisting of 18 Large Views, with a Descriptive Lecture, will be Exhibited in the above School-room on THURSDAY, 22nd inst, at 7 p.m. Admission :-Children, 3d ; Adults, Cd. The proceeds to be given in aid of the Library of the Parnell Presbyterian Sunday-school. REFUGE FOR THE DESTITUTE. THE Acting-Secretary of the Pro visional Committee of the proposed above named Institution is requested to call a Public Meeting to consider what steps shall be taken to Establish the Refuge. The Meeting will be held at the Mechanics' Institute on THURSDAY NEXT, 22nd inst., at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. J. C. STOVTN, Hon. Secretary. QUEBEC GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered), AN' Extraordinary Meeting of the above Company is hereby convened to be held at the Office, Shortland street, Auckland, at two o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, 6th June, 1873. Business : To pass a resolution requiring the Company to be voluntarily wound up, and to determine the course to be pursued for that purpose. By order of the Director. R> Manager. Auckland, May 10, 1573. TO CARTERS. TENDERS will be received up to 3 o'clock on FRIDAY, 30th inst., forFillingUp Approaches to Onehunga and Mangarei Bridge. All information can be had on application at our office, Onehunga. DONAHER & LANIGAN . Auctions. THURSDAY, JUNE 12. AMERICAN SHIP, . POLAE STAE. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Captain P. Stetson to sell 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 5-6ths 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 22. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, DRAWING: ROOM SUITE, CHEFONNIERS, CARD TABLE, BOOK-CASE, WARDROBE, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers have received in instructions from Mrs Cazaly (who is leaving the colony), to sell, at her residence, Upper Grey street, on Thursday next, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, comprising • Handsome Rosewood Pianoforte (full compass), Walnut Suite, in Maroon Rep, consisting of Couch, 2 Easy Chairs and 6 Chairs;. Rosewood Cheffonnier, Plate Glass Back; "Walnut Card Table, large Pier Glass Lamp, Curtains and Poles, Hall Table, Dining Table, Glassware, Mahogany Cheffonnier, Mahogany Book - case, Fenders, and Irons, Matting, Single and. Double Iron Bedsteads, o Palliasses, Hair Mattrasses, Cedar Wardrobe, . Cedar and Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Dressing Tables, Cheval Glass, Dressing Mirrors, Wash ptands, Ware, Carpets, Chairs, Blinds and Curtains, Smith '& Wollstood's Cooking Stove, • Kitchen Utensils, large' Boiler, Crockery, Knife Cleaner, &c, &c. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 23. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OPOSSUM RUGS, ETC. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT of Household Fur niture, Opossum Rugs, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 23. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR J. SCEATS, SYMONDS-STLIEET, NEAR , WAKEFIELD-STREET. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr J. Sceats to sell by auction, on Friday, 23rd May, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, First-class Pianoforte, Drawing-room Suite, Hed-voom Furniture, Kltchon Utensllß, &«, tfewtMU Uasli,