_pfr Tad-son, Jackson." A gentleman in blue .4 "*4j roU i_d the corner,, whose name was Jackson, and the captain discontinued the story of his adventures. Constable Jackson deposed taking prisoner into custody, and when he charged him with the offence prisoner acknowledged tliat his name was George Skates and not •• Captain Locker " and that he had fiddled prosecutor out of a crown- His Worship : What have you to say, : Nothing, your Worship, 'tis no _yjr Broham did not know of any convic tion against prisoner, and consequently he was committed to Mount Eden for two months with hard labour. A RUN-A-WAY SEAMAN. James Farrell was charged with absenting himself without leave from the brig Moa, on the 27th inst. Captain John Patterson deposed that prisoner was cook and steward on the vessel under his command . and that he had _ absented himself without leave, and as he had not returned to the ship, he was ob liged to get another cook in his place. He hoped his Worship would punish prisoner. Prisoner, who seemed to treat the matter with great indifference, was sentenced to seven days imprisonment. This was all the business.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before Thos. -Beckham. Esq., R M.) GEO. TAYLOR V. LENDON AND GREEN.

This was an action for false imprisonment brought by the plaintiff, who is a fruit-seller, against the landlord of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a member of the Armed Constabu lary for false imprisonment. The plaintiff laid his damages at £50. Mr J. B. Enssell appeared for the defend ant, and Mr C. H. L. Joy for the plaintiff. [Left sitting.]

"ISRAEL IN EGYPT."

The elite of Auckland assembled last night in the Choral Hall to witness the perform ance of Handell'soratorio "Israel in Egypt," followed by several pieces of music by the Claus-Rekel Company. Lady Fergusson and suite were present. At 8 o'clock the hall was completely filled, and the conductor having taken his place the concert commenced. It was found necessary to perform parts only of the oratorio, as otherwise the concert would have been prolonged to a late hour. We intend as far as possible to mention the several pieces given, and duly bearing in mind that the performers were amateurs, to pass a few remarks on each. The opening recitative (there is no overture) was sung by a gentleman, who is most probably our best local tenor. But the task of commencing was too much for him, and his nervousness somewhat marred the effect. The recitative goes into a double chorus commenced by the altos. Here we noticed, as in various places afterwards, an unsteadiness at com mencing, which evidently resulted not from want of training, but from want of attention on the part of some of the performers. This ought not to be, and we have no doubt will in future be avoided. As the chorus went on ■we were particularly pleased with the splendid manner in -which the stringed instruments took up their various parts ; the massive chords, long drawn out, rang powerfully through the room. The tenors also on one or two occasions specially excelled. Altogether the chorus was a success. A lady sung the aria following, "Their land brought forth frogs," but here again the palpable painful nervousness spoiled the effect of what would otherwise have been a very good rendering. The next two pieces are wonders of descrip tive music. "He spake the words and there came all manner of flies," and the "Hailstone Chorus." In the first chorus the note of B flat throughout, on the words "He spake the word," told wonderfully, and then came ,h- buzzing and humming as if all the flies and mosquitoes of the universe were let loose, and as both the instrumen talists and singers had thoroughly mastered the idea, the effect was really wonderful. Again in the " Hailstone Chorus" the efforts of the performers may be pronounced a great success; and the words " Fire J fire ! ming led with the rain" finished the awful picture of devastation conjured up by the composer. A chorus follows now of another |kind. Its performance requires even greater ability than the preceding, the composer intending to portray the solemn feeling of the intense darkness "which could be felt." We must again compliment the stringed instruments, (in fact the whole orchestra all throughout with very few and small exceptions did its duty in a most praiseworthy manner), but the voices were not always in tune, nor yet correct, so that the great beauty of the com position did not show as it ought. In the next chorus we particularly noticed the way in which the words "He smote, &c" was given. By giving them, as they ought to be, sharply and stacceto, great emphasis and expression, were obtained. Nothing particular need be said about the following three or four pieces, except that they contain a great many difficult passages, and that the general efficiency with which they were performed is greatly to the credit of the conductor. We next come to mention Nob. 17 and 18, "Moses and the Children," and " I will Sing." The whole of this-came out with great vigor; the florid passages were given fairly by the voices, and the glorious instrumentation spoke ". with an exceeding great voice." Nearly the very same words may be said of No. 27, which was also most tellingly given. We cannot speak in terms of praise of the aria following; it is very, very, oiflicult, and no doubt much must be Wowed for nervousness. We are happy to De able to bestow a fairly earned meed of commendation on the aria "Thou shall bring nem in. The lady who sang was afraid, Were is no doubt, still every note came out very Bweetly, and there went a feeling of What ma y be fittingly called child-like «_3u ihro^a the whole rendering, which couid not fail to touch the heart of every «nn,er,T Immediately after comes the chorus, _._- % *_*? shall reign." We will only ai. i •rf the Peformance had not been Sai°? a Zt hia choras ou Bht to have been aP tiw-m he gentlpman (tenor) mentioned in wecommencementofthisreportnowsangwith-. ]*_* £ cx Pres>sion and finish the next 2'V- after the repetition of the r*S 1,-J e. l«rf shall reign," the second gntative "And Miriam, the Prophetess." conmr ™, almost witless. We heartily 3S ct tlle Performers. The oratorio SiE ■h a so'° and chorus. Really Mrs tanuT Q-nUBt for Sive us for mentioning her was+L actua% seemed inspired. Where W» ne?V 0 now ? " Sing ye to the -asW_?.4 agaia "The horse and his "der ouofc. • i. rOWI-into the sea." This is how it Wm_fe _ Sin 8 ye to the Lord'" with -____•* ?j*?d Bnca words the audience fcSw Mrl^ 0 thingness, and the per «_otJt i k exclusively of the almost and *_!«,•.ntrusted- The chorus was v* ell part tlio y, Performed. In the second . Panv _-™i. mbers of the Claus-Rekel Com \ choice _F- y Performed several pieces of ( eatified t Aand' as *he frequent applause 'V*»Bpue condnor Satisfaction of the audience. 'w »id stafo? __r. of 'he society came forward P*&y;»Zm ha* Mdlle- Claus and the com- Wtfo Pv. Pe,rf^ m in Choral Hall, also ■"MMtto., wouldf offer then a oompli

mentary concert. We can.only reneat our words of yesterday, and advufe ev?ry one who understands or is fond of music to go fetaneT. at " rea% a firStclass P*

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

MORE GOLD STEALING,

DISCCOERY OF A PLANT,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

mi. a 7 . • ~ - Tlda day. Ihe Advertiser this morning published the following singular discovery of a quantity of retorted gold, in all about 20 ozs, which has been made recently under circumstances which can lead to no other conclusion than that the gold was stolen by some person who dispaired of being able to dispose of it with safety, and therefore threw it broadcast away in an unfrequented place. From the Hape Creek the roadway runs down to the [.creek, at the back of Handson's premises, and there is a footpath, and un made road leading up the face of the hill to Upper Grey-street. About three months ago Master O'Meara discovered a small piece of retorted gold weighing about 3ozs there. It was lying in the fern alongside the path way. It was not then supposed that there was any more of this precious metal lying about, and no further search was made; but within the last few days a large quantity was picked up on the same road by John Hudson, and another lot wa_ found by Mr Bagnall. These finds were re ported and further search mas made, which resulted in more gold being found, making in all about 20 ozs. It had been scattered in various directions in small pieces as if the object of the person so scattering it was to leave it in such a way that if some of it was found, a portion of it at least might remain for him until it would be dis posed of to advantage, or, perhaps, in his fear of the conseqnences he threw it from him in this manner in order to destroy all means of tracing it to himself. The police are making all possible inquiries for the purpose of discovering at least from whom the gold was stolen.

The Little Lizzie, Karaka, is obtaining e;ood gold. _01bs of specimens were taken out during the last two days from the foot wall vein.

The Central Italy start crushing next Monday. They have 100 tons stone and a large quantity of specimens to hand.

The Queen of Beauty crushing is showing up better than before. They will have a splendid average this fortnight.

At the Warden's Court the case of Smith v. Thomas and other shareholders of the Queen of Beauty was closed to-day. Counsel is now addressing the Court.

The sales in the sharem;-rket to noon were : —Old Whau, £4 12s Gd ; Alburnia, 455; Ruby, 7s; Cures, 9s Gd ; Bright Smile, £5 5s ; City of London, 22s ; Queen of May, 14s 6d ; Bird-in-Hand, 22s Gd ; City of York, 2s 9d ; Crown Prince, 19s Cd ; Caledonian, £9 2s Gd.

TAURANGA.

Wednesday. Governor Fergusson, DuCane, and party, arrived at Tauranga by coach yesterday evening, and immediately embarked in the yacht Blanche and left for Aucklaud. The Southern Cross left at seven this morning. The Murray leaves at noon for certain. A parcel of Tauranga grown whaet by Mr Stephen Earl, realised Gs 2d a bushel.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

THE LICENSING MEETING AT

CHRISTCHURCH,

SYSTEM OF STORM SIGNALS,

WELLINGTON.

This day,

Regarding the initiation of a system of storm signals by the Commissioner of Cus toms the requisite instructions will be taken for the North Island by the Ladybird to-day. The whole scheme is expected to be in work ing order early next month.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day,

The annual licensing meeting was- held to day. There was no organised opposition by the Good Templars or any other public body. The Bench was very particular about ac commodation at all the houses, and set its face against granting license where only bars were kept. Mr C. E. Bird's application for a renewal of the license at the horse repository, known as Tattersall's, was refused, and enquiry ordered as to accommodation. The Court also refused to grant any bottle license. Twelve merchants applications for wholesale licenses were refused as too late.

DUNEDIN.

Wednesday.

Mr Bradshaw reports sales of National Insurance shares at £2 13s ; Standard Insur ance, 16s 6d to 17s ; sellers of National Bank at £3 13s ; Bank of New Zealand, £17 10s _ Fiji Bank, £2 2s 6d.'

PORT CHALMERS.

Wednesday,

Mr McKenzie, contractor of the Deborah Bay tunnel, struck a large percussion cap with the hammer and exploded, a piece which cut through the corner of his eye. Itis ex pected he will lose the sight of an eye.

RANK OF NEW ZEALAND.—HALF YEARLY MEETING.

The usual half-yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand took place in the Board room of the Bank at noon to-day The Hon C J Taylor took the chair, and there was a good attendance of shareholders. The Inspector read the advertisement calling the meeting, and the report and balance sheet as follows :— "REPORT. The Directors have again the pleasure to submit to the shareholders a favourable resuTt of another half-year's operations. The lett profit at 31st March, after making very ampSpropriation for all bad or doubtful Sndencies, and for usual reduction of aepenaeiio , furniture accounts, bank preimses ana b^rdtd-b^cfofundkided profit atSOth Spfember, 1873 £8,892 0_ 9d; gtog. total available for division of £50,712 9s 5d the rate of 10 per cent per annum, WW, to bonus of 2s 6d per share, equal to 2J per cent per annum, £7,500; - o balance carried to profit and loss new account, _-_.->__W sd. Total, £50,712 9_ Sd. M - nMp __ The dividend and bonu_ will be payable at I head office, Auckland, to-morrow, Thursday,

the 30th April, and at branches on receipt of advice. For the Board of Directors, C. J. Taylor, Chairman. Aggregate balance-sheet of the Bank of New Zealand, at 31st March, 1874, including London Office at Slat December, 1873 :— Dr. £ s d Bank stock 000,000 0 0 Reserve fund ISO,OOO 0 0 Notes in circulation ... 426,647 0 0 Bills in circulation 1,011,108 11 8 Deposits and other liabilities 3,432,501 7 9 Balance of profit and losss account at 30th Septem ber, 1573 8,892 0 9 Net profit for half-year .. 41,820 8 8 £5.700,909 8 10 Ca. Coin and cash balances .. 537,090 12 10 Bullion in hand and in transit 293,601 4 2 Government securities ~. 150,000 0 0 Note 3 and bills of other banks 4,011 6 1 Landed property 24,547 5 0 Bank premises, furniture, and stationery 70,747 0 2 Insurance account ... ... 2,404 0 0 Bills receivable, bills dis counted, and other debts due to the Bank 4,508,568 0 1 £5,700,969 8 10 reserve fund. Dr. To balance 180,000 0 0 £180,000 0 0 Cr. By balance from last state ment 180,000 0 0 £ISO,OOO 0 0

The Chairman (the Hon. C. J. Taylor), in moving the adoption of the report, congratu lated the shareholders on the favourable result of the operations of the past half-year. The figures in the balance-sheet would prove to shareholders that the bank had a well sustained and increasing business circulation, and deposits exhibited a satisfactory in ci'case, and there had been a corresponding extension of the bank's advances. The profit and loss account also shewed a grati fying result, due partly to inciease of business, and partly to better rates having ruled during portion of tho half-year. The banks in New Zealand had recently been doing business two per cent, lower than those in Australia, but rates were now assimilated to those ruling in the adjacent colonies. Prospects for the future were Hood, though he would guard shareholders against having their expectations raised too high, as profits were liable to disturbance from lowering of rates or possibly from in creased competition. As to the latter cause he might remind that it was usually thought that New Zealand was already oveibanked, but if there was a necessity for further bank accommodation he was sure none of those present would object to the advent of another rival. The trade of the colony was sound, and prices of the chief staple production were well maintained, and an increase of trade was certain to cause increase in banking business. It was reasonable to expect that this bauk, holding the important position it did in the colony would have its share of the increase, and ho hoped at next meeting tho Chairman would be able to announce a result at least as gratifying as that now laid before them. The motion for adoption of the report having been seconded by Mr J. L. Campbell, was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. Mr Thomas Russell being the only candidate for the vacant seat at the Board, was declared duly elected, the Chairman remarking that Mr Russell was expe.ted early in June, aud that he would be heartily welcomed on his return to tho Board.

The Hon. H. R. Russell, of Napier, moved a vote of thanks to the directors and officers of the bank for their exertions during the half-year, which had resulted in such a gratifying report. Mr James Robertson having seconded the motion, it was put to the meeting and unanimously carried.

The Chairman for the directors, and Mr Murdoch for the officers, returned thanks.

THE EVENING STAR, WIDNISBAI, APBIL 29, W4



The Secretary of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent||Society begs to acknowledge with thanks a donation of £2 from C. L. H. Joy, Esq., towards the funds of the institution. __§J A large crochet anti-macassar is in poses sion of the police, having been taken from a questionable character. Any one having lost such an article may perhaps hear of it by applying to the police, and their informa tion may lead to the detection of a crime. Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee i both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co.' Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffeo on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Mote the brands. Sold at almost every groceiy establish ment in town and province.—.Advt.] WANTED, a Female Cook ; also a Housemaid for the country. Good wages. —Apply Market Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a Plumber.—Apply to M. W. Craig, Hobson-stieot.. ___: __S ____§ WANTED, by a young lady a Situation as Dressmaker and Milliner. — Apply A. J., Immigration Barracks. WANTED, a Kitchen Man.- Apply at St, Mu_ go Cafe. WANTED, a Blacksmith for Napier.—Apply to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, to N. McMillan,'Vulcan Lane WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mr Young, Grocer, Shortland street. WANTED, a Night Porter.— Apply Greyhound Hotel.. WANTED, a thoroughly competent Cook. No other need apply.—Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply Mrs T. 11. Smith, next Loggie's, Old Market Place. WAITED to LET or to SELL, two sir-roomed Houses in the Grafton Road. Every convenience.—Apply Wm. Payne, Grafton Boad. . WANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15 years of age to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Laishley, Eden Terrace, New North Road. WANTED, a Partner in a firsfc class Manufacturing Industry (to extend . its operations). Hare opportunity. A m*n of business habits may realise an income of £60 a month.—Apply to George Sibbin. £iOT ANTED, two good Plasterers.— T V Apply to E. Mahoney, Architect. , WANTED, a General Servant— Apply to Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street. WANTED, a Situation (in town) by a steady Married Man ; used to Horses and Store Work.-Address W.W., The Willows, Albert-street. STOCKMAN WANTED; must have good vef.fences.—Apply to Messrs __.__,_-__._. Nolan, on neat. Wednesday, at __&.__•



WANTED, Miners.—Two good practical Miners for day work only, in dry ground, at £2 2s per week ; oorstant work if satisfac tion given.—Apply 14, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, the Ladies that called at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to pnrchsse SEWING MACHINES when I was out of them to call again. I have now the most extensive assortment in Auckland, consisting of Foot anil Hand Machines by the undermentioned first-class Makers, viz .-—Britannia, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Oreeham, Dolly Varden, Litt'c Stranger, Weir, Reliance, Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis. >eedlcs for all Machines. Oil and Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. WANTED, Shoemakers to Work at . Bench, and two or three Apprentices.— Anply W. Parker's London Boot Factor}', Wakcfield j-treet. TO BOOTMAKERS. — Wanted three or four Benchmen : also, three good Closers.—Apply Black and Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, AlDert-street. WANTED, six Men for the Whaler Coral, at the Bay of Islands. Good lays given.—Apply U.S. Consul. WANTED,two good Bootmakers.— Apply Blue Boot, 256, Queen-street. —C. Brookes. WANTED, a Youth; one with a knowledge of French Polishing preferred to learn tlio Trade in all its branches.—J. Coffey, Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.—For address, apply to Star office. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply to (; Burke, Bellows Maker, Wakefleld street. WAITED, a Strong Boy.—Apply to F. Shaw, junr., next Mr Good's, Vincent street. TO SHOFM^KRBS.—Wanted, a steady Single Man to Work and Lodge in the House ; to do new work and repass.—Apply C Hudson, Princer-strect, opposite Northern Cub. WANTED, Purchasers for HOBART TOWN POSTS and RAILS, sft and 6ft PALINGS. Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to ARCHARD & BROWN, Mechanic's Bay. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas. Bagging, Rope, Hags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BAT. YK & CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; fi. 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, _:c, &c.,_at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GoldiK Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and oilier Building materials, including Rashes, I oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,„c, at the iowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and W akofield-strects, lias on sale :—Newcastle Corl (wholesale and retail), at thelowist rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-lark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. Ac, <£c, alwayson hand. WANTED KNOWN.—The unde7 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 Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. TO LET, a Cottage in Upper Grey street.—Apply to T. LEIGH WHITE, Canada Buildings, LODGE UNITED SEEVIOE, NO. 421. I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will bo hold in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren are Invited to attend. By order of the W.M. FRANK B. BARNES, Secretary. nPO LET, House and Shop two doors -JL from Mr Brittain's, Chemist, Victoria-street. Rent, 12s. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, the H -use lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. BOARD and BESIDENCE for two gentlemen in a private family, ten minutes' wa'k from Queen-street.—For address apply at Stab Office. FOR SALE, easy distance by land or water from the city, a desirable Estate of about 500 acres, with comfortable residence and out buildings; above £3000 have been expended on it. Upset price, £ ; half ca^h ; half mortgage ; Stock, &c, at a valuation. Pjiivate reasons for selling.—George Sibbin, Corner Mart. T^OTICE OE REMOVAL. The undersigned has MOVED from his late place of business to the New Building, erected by Messrs David Nathan & Co., opposite the Post-office, Short land-street. JAMES C. SHARLAND, Chemist and Druggist. T>OAKD AND LODGING for two or .O three respectable working men, with a quiet family ;no children. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs Kingston, Havelock-street. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho TRANSFER BOOKS of this BANK will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 20th instant, till WEDNESDAY, the 29th idem, both days inclusive. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, 16th April, 1874. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL! LAND, BUILDING. AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. A Special General Meeting of the Shareholders of the abave Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of April, 1874. at the Choral Hall, Onehunga. Business—To pass the Rules as revised by the Committee. J. JD. JACKSON, Secretary. ON SALE By the Undersigned NOW LANDING EX TARANAKI -20 kega Prime lytt-lton Butter i SO cases Prime Canterbury Cheese. GEO. W, BINKIY.



p I T V HALL. Claus-Rekel Concerts. Director Signor Biscaccianti. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Fe gris-on.l-is Honor the Superintendent, His Worship tho Mayor, Captain Simpson, and Officers of If.M.S. Blanche THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY), Second Appearance of MDLLB. JENNY CLAUS, THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTE, Assisted by Mdllc. Jeanne Eckel, the Charming Young Prima Donna ; Mrs Mitchell, the Popular Local Vocalist ; Signor Cecchi, the Eminent Tenor ; and Mons. Rekel, the Renowned Pianist and Composer. Box Office at Mr Upton's. A dmission—Eront Seats. 4s ; Body of Hall, 3s ; Back Seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30, commence at S. Carriages at 10. pHOEAL HALL. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OE HIS EXCEL LENCY THE COVEBNOR AND LADY EERGUSSON. AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the Funds of St. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, on SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1874. Conductor—Hon. Seymour Egerton. Doers open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 4s. QNE II U_.QA INSTITUTE. (Under Distinguished Patronage.) TO-MORROW EVENING (THURSDAY) 30th. VIVIAN ROYAL COMIQUE COMPANY. In their Sparkling Entertainment. SPECIAL PROGRAMME, A UCKLAND FOOTBALL CLUB. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, on FRIDAY, Ist May, at 5 p m. Business: Election of Officers, Adoption of Rules. &c. A fu'l attendance is specially requested. H. WHITAKER, Pro Hon. Sec "W ATERPEOOF TWEEDS 2s WATERPROOF TWEED. 2s Gd WATERPROOF TWEED, 3s mE BEST VALUE IN AUCKLAND J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN-STREET. ARRIVED EX HEEALD, 18 cases Port Cooper Cheese 10 kegs Prime Butter. TOWNSHEND BROTHERS. jg-J REWARD. LOST, on Tuesday evening, between the Corner of Victoria-street and Kyber Pa~s Road,a FIVE-POUND NOTE on the B;-nk of New Zealand. The finder will receive the above reward on returning the same to the office of this paper. LOST or STOLEN on Wednesday last, the 22nd instant, near the Junction Hotel, Newmarket, a BROWN" RETRIEVER DOG. Any Person detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. S. E. HUGHES, Jun., Dedwood. April 2S, 1874. LOST, yesterday evening, between the Choral Hall and Mechanics' Bay, a Lady's WHITE FAN. The finder will confer a favour by leaving it at Mr J. Howden's, Watchmaker, Queen streot. FO UND, a Newfoundland Dog. The owner can have the same by paying ex penses and applying at Mr Albert Griffiths', Grafton Road. FOUND, a large Newfoundland Dog. Th» owner can have the same by giving its description and paying expenses. It not claimed within seven days it will be sold.—Apply X, Star Office. STOLEN or STEAYED, from my residence, Karangahape Boad, three doors from Symonds-street, a DARK BROWN DOG, answering to the name of " Carlo." The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to me. Collar on when missing No. Sl4. Any person found detaining it after this notice will be prosecuted. (Signed) WILLIAM DOUGHTY. THE Musical and Literary Enter-, tainment, to be held at the Newton Hall, on Thursday, the 30th April, is POSTPONED until 1 THURSDAY, the 7th May. Admission. 2s 6d. Tickets may be had at Wayte's, Queen-street; and at the Post-office, Newton, ■vr O T I C E. Immigration Office, Auckland, April 25,1874. All persons within the Province indebted on their Bill or Promissory Note for Passage Money or Outfit to the Colonial Government are hereby required to Pay off the amount for which they are respectively liable to the Immigration Officer at Auckland with out delay. All persons neglecting this notice, or failing to make proper arrangements for the reduction of their liability by reasonable instalments, will be proceeded against for the full amount due by them after the 20th of May. H. ELLIS, Immigration Officer. AUOKLAND HAEBOUE BOARD CADETSHIP. Mr WORTHINGTON. Master of Auckland City Bast School, will undertake to prepay. Candidates fa. tlie Examination di Harbour liuard C__et__.i_3, .0 _6 i held 1_ July. _______ on w.li__.-.__



TT ATKINS, In calling attention to A LARGE STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTEE GOODS, Wishes to state that he does not intend to resort to any RETIRING, CLEARING-OUT, or EXPIRA TION PUFF as a means of attracting Cus tomers. The liberal patronage accorded by his patrons renders any puffing or subterfuge whatever quite un necessary; indeed such RETIEING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mero attempts to trade on the credulity ol the Public, and are duly appreciated as such. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low as c_n be legitima tely charged by any House in existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Merinoes, Winseys, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, Wool Plaids, &c.i &c- THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the CHOICEST IN AUCKLAND THE FRENCH MERINOES From ls 10id per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE WINSEYS, - From6Jd, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE OF BLACK SILKS, JUST OPENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and p-.ice in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s Hd per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6d per yard Very Superior, 3a lid, 4s 6d. 4s lid, 5s lid, up to 7s Cd, 24in. wide. i LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. A HEAVY STOCK IN Plain and Soft Twills. Good value. I 2 CASES OF REAL BLACK LUSTRES, Particularly bright and splendid value. Ladies' Cloth, Velvet, Beaver, and Waterproof JACKETS and MA NTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. A HEAVY STOCK OP FLANNELS . 5 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANN EL S^ A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A Xi arge Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. A capital Assortment. Crewdson's, Horro.k's and all makes in CALICOES, at a small advance on Cost CHEAP WHITE SHEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. 80in and 90in wide, in plain and twilled, 2s 8d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. These are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS ! Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland In Medium, Super, and Extra Super. AU sizes. A HEAVY STOCK OF QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. THE NEW MOSS TRIMMING At 2d per yard, Sold a short time ago at sd. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOODS, Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK gg OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. Cheap TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. BOY'S_AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. I MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &o. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &o. H, ATSI_.S, *| £____ EA- __-.» HONHYMAK.



3 4-^.J'Se.',. ;M_^.*"T--.'v- A UCKLAND ARTILLERY -OL VOLUNTEERS. It is notified that the Member., of the above .Corps are called upon to .deliver up such ABM and Accoutrements as are in their possession n «l^« |* D AY Militia Armoury during theweek, or.on■JJ'fgJJJ EVENING next, May 5, at the Drill-sired, _-nn.,_ Btreet" E. H. FEATON, 4 Captain Commanding A.V.A. TO BE LET OR EOR SALE, a new six-roomed Cottage In St. George's Bay Ro„i. -Apply to john cnuETON) Must's Buildings. TO LET a five-roomed Cottage in Nelson-street, near tho Gas Works.- Apply to F. A. White, Sbortland-strect. mh c l Ainr-]? IR E. The Public are respectfully infoimcd that since being burnt out I have Purchased the Business, Stock-m-Trade, <_-.., of Mr Cater, formerly Webster, opposite the New Market-house, where the same care will be taken in producing FIRST-CLASS POR TRAITS as in my late studio. f_W Note tiie Address — G. R E D E ER N, PHOTOGRAPHER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Ne w Mabk ct. mo SPORTSMEN & OTHERS. Wanted to Sell by the undersigned T so first-class Canp-ies and Goldfinch Mules. 1 Pointer and I ltetriever. The above all bred from imported Prase Stock.-F. H. EYRE, near Union Sawmill-, Mechanics' Bay. _ TO LET, a Shop in the best parfc of Queen-street.— Apply to < ASHTON & SON; or> GEORGE SIBBIN. PRIVATE BOARD AND -RESIDENCE, SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room, &c. Teems Moderate. -MRS A FOSSETT, HARBOUR VIEW H0 U S _,r - ' SHORTL-ND-STREET. TH E Subscriber, in returning THANKS to his Country Friends for_ thei patronage during many years past, desires to ruform tnem th_t he is continuing his Business as heretofore, and is prepared to receive and Store, free ov OHABOE, and to pay full amount of proceeds of Sales promptly on demand, SAME A3 Hirmuim Tf required, a fixed price in Cash will be paid in future for PKODUCE. . . ... LAND SALES, either by auction or privately, will of aU kinds conducted at a.small Commission on the Stle, or by the day. . GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAY 4. BY ORDER OE MORTGAGEE. ALLOT MENTST NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers will sell at $bhe Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th May, at 12 o'CloThe0 The foUowing ALLOTMENTS, situated at Newmarket, Russell's- subdivision, corner of Kyber Pass and Onehunga Roads, opposite the Government Quarry : — Lot 3, Section 2—37 ft to ParneU Road Lot 12, Section 2—Corner of Parnell and Domain Lot 22, Section 2-33 ft to Newmarket-street ' W Lot 13, Section 1- Corner of Newmarket and Short-streets Lot 14, Section 3—33 ft to Newmarket-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 4. EEKNSIDE, OHAUPO, WAIKATO. FARM OF 870 ACRES, DWELLING HOUSE, OUT-BUILDINGS, &o. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Captain E. A. Rich to offer for sale by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street; on Monday, May 4, at 12 o'clock, Hi 3 Valuable IMPROVED FARM at Ohaupo known as " Fernsid _," containing about 870 Acres, situated in the' Parishes of Te Rapa and Ngaroto, county of Waikato. This farm is situated at the junction of the Hamilton, Cam bridge, and Te Awamutu Koads, to which it lia-3 road frontages, and is within three miles, by a good road of the landing on the Waikato River. It is well watered by two creeks, nearly the whole of it is sub stantially fenced and subdivided into Paddocks, and about 400 acres are perma nently laid down in grass. The buildings comprise an eight-roomed House, welt finished, Stable, Store-room, Workshop, and Outbuildings. Two acres around the House have been laid out as Garden, Orchard, and Vinery. N.B—lntending purchasers are requested to in spect the Property. Further particulars can be obtained from Captain Rich, on the property, or from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 1. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. IRON TANKS, D.B. GUN. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, Ist May, at 11 o'clock, An Assortment of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, D.B. Gun, 6 Iron Water Tanks, &c, &c. .. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. FURNITURE SALE. STRANGERS' HOME, UPPER QUEEN STREET. THE Subscribers have received in structions to seU at the " Strangers' Home,'* Upper Queen-street, To-morrow (Thursday), the 30th-instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE- Dining-room Suite, consisting of Couch and sis Chairs; Loo and other Tables, Clocks, Chairs, Carpets. Curtains, Couch, Oilcloth, Stair-rods, the contents of 8 Bedrooms, comprising Double and Single Bedsteads, Mattresses, Bedding, Washstands. Toiletware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Chaira, Carpeting; also, Crockery Utensils, &c, &c. The whole of the above is perfectly new, haying been made to the owner's order about OS? _RQS-S I SAMUEL GGCp__N__ __ SOS, \ i_uotiou-ers.