. 3 A an d encored. We had looked for. F;„ w o ' 7 with a great deal of curiosity j^P-wonderment Mdlle. Claus wa» nnnced to sing the difficult bravura " O f diciuestanima." The solution of the Ema was however very simple Mdlle. TfPkel came forward and sang charmingly, f liltlessly indeed, and we can confidently v such singing has not before been heard fnAuckland. A storm of applause, again -md _<mm repeated, brought an encore, thro' the Rye," which Mdlle. ■RoL.pl save with the arch expression t__t__ the life of this little piece. The last nerformer was Mdlle. Claus herself. The fantasia from "H Trovatore," which she daved was a continued triumph—as each well-known melody, splendidly played, suc ceeded the other, the audience could with difficulty restrain themselves from applaud ing and when she had finished there could not be any doubt that the words with which we commenced our report were true—" the Claus-Bekel concerts must prove a great success." We cordially recommend all lovers of music not to miss what they will find a treat seldom to be obtained in Auckland.

REVIEW.

"Olabibel and Other Poems." By Mrs. Corlett. B. Burnett, Wellington, 1874.

There has been placed in our hands for review a little volume of sonnets with the above title. It is a daring thing to publish a volume of original poems, however simple and unpretending, and the daring is little less of him who would speak of them in terms of commendation. For from the quantity of composition that is sent forth into the world from time to time under the name of original poetry, a great proportion of it outraging sense as much p& rhythm, people with one consent look.askance at " original poetry," and many a little gem of thought in setting of golden imagery is thrown into the rubbish heap. If we therefore 'recommend our readers to peruse this little volume of original poetry, colonial too, we feel that our taste and our common sense are at once brought into colli sion with an innate and universal repugnance. And yet we dare to do so, confident that with whatever. feelings the little volume may be taken up, a perusal of a few of the sonnets will convince the impartial reader that, whatever the occasional defects, they are the emanations of a rarely-gifted mind. We know nothing of the history or circum stances of the authoress, but there seems to reat'a shade of sadness on tbe poetry that pervades even the most buoyant stanzas. It is said that woman never becomes an authoress unless she has received inspiration from sorrow, and we should say that this one has known the common lot. Yet there is no bitterness in the thoughts, but a kind of tender submissive remembering of happier days gone by; nothing cynical, nothing mor bid, but the affectionate, gentle musings of a heart that has evidently been softened but not embittered. We have given but a cur sory glance into the little work, and yet we have fallen upon many passages that we would like to reproduce. To a sister she says—

Day is over, earth is slumb'ring, Peace rests on the lane* and se *; I, alone, the hours am numb'ring, Thinking tenderly of thee. ■Writing thee a loving letter, Wishing thee a soft good night, Fraying always that thy better Angel still may guide thee right. When I think that thou wilt 1. aye me Silent fii lis the tear for thee, Bnt I will not, darling, grieve theo For I know that this must be. Write to me thy every feeling, When the night is hushed and still, And the shadows long are stealing, Tell me all, the good, the ill. Never check the smile of gladness Glancing in thy meiry eye, For, aks ! the world's cold sadness Will enfold thee by-and-by. ; Thorns will come whera flowers are springing, Clouds where now 'tis ever bright; Sorrow's bells will still be ringing, Turning morning into night I shall miss thee, gentle sister, When J see thy vacant cbair ; Miss thee in the summer evening, Miss thee, darling, everywhere. " Night is over, day is peeping 'O'er the silent land and sea, I my lonely vigil keeping. Now must saj farewell to thee.

We cull at random the following lyric entitled " Waiting," which fairly represents both sentiments and style of authoress, and ™1 probably find an echo in the experiences of many a domestic history-

Waiting, quietly waiting, To hear his step at the door, Staiting at every murmur, Striving to ret once more ; Stilling her heart's wild beating with hands clasped over her breast, Praying for peace and patience, Patience, and peace, and re3t. t*ng are the hours of daylight. Weary, and dull, and long, j lafe s work _eemeth a burthen, Hu'hed is her lute, her song ; Waiting, for ever waiting For day to fade in the sky, ■SKI? -for ni -ht's dark shadow WMch bringeth the loved one nigh. Waiting with painful longing lo'lay his head on her bear., waiting tho' knowing al waj s -Hat they must f.r ever part; -"owe-less now to resit it, The love which unbidden has grown ■Uke ivy, creeping and clinging •in love round the granite stone. Waiting without an effort lo cast his image afar, iookii-g to him as traYS er?, to the evening star, wine' tho lowing the morrow TW^__ ver them-yes, for aye, ant Waiting, and hoping, and wishing io see him once more to-day. 'The following, descriptive of a " Wet VTriL-?- w^ r'" could OQly have been i^fWe^^andanyoiie that has 2% tlhf the "EmPire Cit?" will tohh „^. _~ acc«racy of the photo !__£i^^&_W^ delineation of the m JUjmicidal feeUngs that such a Welling * day Produces in the human mind—

Wearily, drearily, -Dimming the day, oes the clouds heavily Pass on their way ; .Ram is descending Fast on the ground, MU.trees are bending vjjitli moaning sound: aoses are drooping. Dying, or dead, Tall lilies stooping Each stately, head, • , tattle birds shivering ■A' yP,oneach spray, ■ ; - sadly are twittering A S^eh the long day. . , untie are kneeling ~ % the hill side, _ ;. . y%;one. feeling— .. ' "^-does preside. . meanly, dwariy, Dim-rung our day, ~', Sf row * clouds heavily ,_ :; Pass.on their way. . ia _ea all +__ __. Wond ili- TO§ether the poems are far *i Ye do av, er?;B e of « original poetry," faction 5 we have ever mefc a "* so ' m c-°l°nial poetry coutain yn_>?-etty litfcle £ems of i f^docS y .P-° efclc thought. There are iSaSf 1 "^wlities in rhythm, but ' J_%ißnotl Q ! characteristic of amateur *• Poetic fZ? v? n." ailtUhoughnowand then I guided b? V tseli obli§. ed to be curbed TJf time and-t, I mechanical constraints i ljs-Agencies «fber these concessions to r^W- &?f Pwspdy are usually prettily fte colw ould form a string of pearls r» &?% SS,\ tef<*" although but; ■*> «fiTS» >* wWle' we shall prob fi oecasi°nal extracts we would

SSy^nCTmend to- our readers **** pretty little collection or original poetry. It is done up in an exceedingly neat and'tasteful little volume, bought at the cost of a couple of shillings or so, and may be had at Upton's • and we do not hesitate to say that the distaste which most people have for original poetry will be modified if not removed by a persual of these little sonnets from " Silver-

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

NATIVE CANARDS

ALEXANDEA,

a _ . This day. A report is current here that one of a survey party is missing at the Piako, sup posed to be murdered by natives. Tawhiao has returned. It is reported that Mr Kay, at Paikuku, near Pangiawhia, has been ordered off.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

BUSINESS IN THE SHAREMARKET,

NATIVE DISPUTE AT OHINEMURI.

DEPUTATION RELATIVE TO THE

EDUCATION ACT,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. Business was done on the sharemarket to twelve noon. Caledonian, £9; Old Whau, £5 ; Alburnia, £2 5s ; Ruby, 7s ; Cure, 10s ; Golden Calf, 23a ; Queen of May, 15s ; City of London, 23s ; Bird in hand, 21s ; City of York, 2s 6d.

A land dispute has arisen at Ohinemuri, and^the parties threaten to come to blows. It is said to be because Mr H. C. Young purchased a part of the Eomata, which Mr Mackay wanted for Mr Creagh. The dis pute is stimulated by Europeans. The members of the Education Commit tees met the members of the Provincial Council this morning, and presented a memorial in favour of maintaining the edu cation rate, urging the maintenance of the unsectarian system, and that no denomina tional principle be introduced. Messrs. Brown, Bagnall, and Carpenter spoke in favour of maintaining the secular system of education.

The Windsor Castle tribute is about crush ing 20 tons, which is estimated to be worth 2oz the ton.

The Coliban start to stope this evening.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Southern Cross leaves to-night. Governor Fergusson and Governor Dn Cane are expected fr<-m Cambridge via Ohinemutu to-morrow night, and will then proceed direct to Auckland in his Excellency's yacht. Arrived : Murray, at two in the after noon.

It is blowing a strong head wind. The Southern Cross is scarcely expected to leave this evening. Governor Ducane and Governor Fergusson are expected f1 om Ohinemutu to-night. The Times will receive them.

THE GOVERNOR AT ROTURUA.

THE LANDS COURT

ROTORUA

This day.

The Governor and party loft Ohinemutu 011 Sunday morning for Rotomahana and returns to-day. He starts for Tauranga on Tuesday morning.

The native meeting commences to-day. The Horohoro Law Court has closed and the evidence been sent to Wellington.

After large presents of food for the stran gers the native meeting was opened. Mr F. E. Hamlin, R.M., of Maketu, and Mr Jas. Mackay, Government agent for Waikato, re presented the Government. There was great dissatisfaction at the Governor not being present, as he was in the district. Mr Mackay explained that the Governor's visit was private, and not political, which satisfied the natives. After songs and speeches of welcome to the representatives present from different tribes, Botohiko Haupapa read the three great matters they were invited to discuss. First : the breaking of the lands by sales, the unity of the people, and the non-adherence to the word of the island —the word not to sell or lease lands. 2nd, the land : What is to be done with it that the people may live. 3rd : An administrar to be appointed from among the Maories as a companion for the Go vernor. This may be interpreted that a Maori is to be selected to stand in precisely the same position as the Governor, or simply as an assistant.

The meeting then adjourned until to-day. The Go-, crnor and party returned from. Eotomahai-a last night, and left Tauranga to-day.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

CHRISTCHURCH,

This day,

Mr De Bourbel reports—Sellers : National Insurance, 35s ; National Bank, 76s ; South British Insurance, 55s ; Shipping Company, 20s ; Standard Insurance, 18s. Buyers : National Insurance, 345; National Bank, 74s Gd ; South British Insurance, 525; Ship ping Company, 19s 6d. The Rev Mr Johan, minister for the Ger man Church, has arrived from Germany. WELLINGTON. This day. Parliament opens for dispatch of business on the 3rd of July next.

BLUFF.

This day.

The Alhambra did not arrive in time for the mail boat, which had sailed, but the Aldinga was waiting at the Heads to receive the mail and carry it to Sydney and would overtake the mail boat there.

THE PLAINT OF THE POLICE COURT CLOCK.

Okce there was music in my tone, As on I ticked with grateful sound ; But now, neglected and alone, I hang in silence, useless found. Say ! must I pause for evermore, No more exert my sleeping powers, And lose the welcome face I wore, When I struck out the passing hours _ Is there no justice due to me ? No hand to stir my wonted chime, And must I ever silent be, Nor move again the wheels, of time ? Long have I hung against this wall. Above the Drison_r's narrow dock ; While he stood 'bashed in error's thrall I ticked, as ticks a faithful clock. Shall I, Police Courf. worthies say, No more U c-:__ci.>u.Jjj rejoice ; Nor tell atiain the =ime o' day With truthful tongue and wordless voice.

HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DES TITUTE CHILDREN.

The annual meeting last night of the friends and patrons of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association was well attended. His Honor the Superinten dent, accordingto announcement, occupied the chair, and expressed the pleasure he felt in being called to preside over such an interest ing meeting, and especially in connection with a society which was doing so much good, and which was eminently worthy of public sup port. Mr Glanville, the secretary, then read the report, which gave a very favourable account of the progress of the Home and the mode of its operations. The report stated that a large amount of work was accomplished each day under the superintendence of the matron. During the past year there had been a large increase of admis sions over any preceding year, especially of the class committed by the magis trates. This arose from the necessity that existed for having such children placed under legal control. The finances were in a satisfactory state, but the Provincial Govern ment grant of £300 had been found inade quate to defray the expenses of the children committed by the Magistrates, and the com mittee had consequently been compelled to ask for an increased grant. The public had contributed nearly £4.00 towards defraying the expenses of tho Home, and this was sufficient to encourage tho hope that the present was but the dawn of a brighter future. The committee hoped that it would soon be unnecessary to refuse admission to deserving cases on account of lack of funds. The com mittee had obtained an extension of the tern over which they lave charge of children, and now they have control in special cases during the term of nonage. A most important feature in the Home is the inculcation of habits of industry, under the active superin tendence of the master and matron, Mr and Mrs Stickley, who are to be complimented for their efficient management and the con stant interest they take in the welfare of the children. The boys arc taught to work, and the girls have made a large quantity of cloth ing during the past year. The committee expressed their indebtedness to Dr Kennedy for tlie arduous duties cheerfully and gra tuitously rendered by him. The school duties had been carefully and ably carried on by Miss Colls. Several presents of books had been made, and had acted as a stimulus to in creased exertion ou the part of the scholars. _Nearly all tho vegetables consumed during year had been grown in the grounds of the House. In January last the committee secured the services of a practical shoemaker, who is at.~present instructing the boya on three days 411 each week, and under his in struction the huls have made considerable progress during the three months. A great deal of carpentering had also been done by the boys. The committee thanked Colonel Haultain, J. B. Russell, Esq., Bishop Cowie, tlie Steam Ferry Company, Captain Logan, and Inspector Broham for the services rendered to the children during tho year. The balance-sheet showed that the receipts for the year had been £907 83 lOd, and the expenditure £944 18s ad, leaving a balance in hand of £22 10s 2d. The adoption of tlie report was moved by Mr Thomas Macfarlane, seconded by Mr W. Rattray, and carried. The Venerable Arch deacon then.moved that the following office bearers be elected for the coming year:— President, his Honor the Superintendent; vice-president, his Worship the Mayor ; committee, Mr P. A. I'hilips, the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Eevs. D. Bruce, Warlow Davies, R. H. Mitchell, P. H., Cornford, R. F. Macnicol, Alexander Reid, G. H. Turner, W. Tinsley, and Messrs. Daldy* Haultain, E. Wayte, W. Rattray, T. Macffarlane, A. Stewart, G. W. Owen, G. Holdship, I_. Isaacs, D. Goldie, J. Coup land, J. B. tlussell, C. L. H. Joy, E. Glan ville, W. C. Kensington, and G. M. Reed. — Interesting speeches were delivered in tho course of the evening by his Worship tho Mayor, Mr W, Rattray, Mr J. B. Russell, and Captain Daldy. The generosity of Mr Edson for gratuitously supjilying the children with medicine ; of Mr Boyd, for quantities of bricks, were thankful y acknowledged. It was also, stated that Mr Keane bad pro mised a monthly instalment of lime for purifying Tiurpose3. Mr Busscll spoke in complimentary terms of Ihe exertions of the ladies, who had done so much for the insti tute. The meeting closed with thanks to the chairman, and tho doxology by the children.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

National Bank—Sellers. 70s. S.B. Insurance, 52s ; sellers, 52s Gd. National Insurance—Buyers, 3-ls ; sellers, 34s Gd. Tookey (double) —Buyers, £5 2s Gd; sellers, £5 10s. Alburnia (hew issue), 45s Gd; buyers, 445. Ditto (paid up), _4s. (Ditto double), £4 12a Gd ; buyers, £4 lis. Caledonian— £9 2s Gd ; sellers, £9 2s Gd. City of London—22s Gd ; buyers, 21s Gd. Crown Prince—Buyers, 17s. Sons of Freedom—Buyers, £4 7s 6d. Exchange—Sellers, 17s. Cure—9s Gd, 10s ; buyers, 8s Gd j seller,?, 10s.

Thames G.M. Co.—Buyers, G2s"6d. Ruby—7s j buyers, 7s ; sellers, 7s (3d. Golden Calf (new issue) —Sellers, lis Queen of May, 15s Gd ; sellers, lGs Otago—Buyers, 12s Gd Old Whau, £4 15s, £4 10s ; £4 12s Gd ; buyers, £4 10s ; sellers, £4 lGs.

THE 3BTEJTIKG. BftAR TUfiBDAT, APBIL 26, lf-W.



A case in the English law courts arising out of the disputed guardianship of a child named Andrews has drawn forth an fim portant document from Archbishop Manning, declaring that in the case of mixed marriages any arrangement by the parties before mar riage in reference to the education of their children shall be "null and void" unless their children shall be brought up as Roman Catholics.



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, <_ 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 establish ment in towr. and-province. —fArlvt.l



WANTED, a" Female Servant.— Apply at the Pacific Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply Mrs T. H. Smith, next Loggie's, Old Market Place. WA TED to LET or to SELL, two six-roomed Houses in the Grafton Road. Every convenience. — Apply Wm. Payne, Grafton Road. '-. TO "ANTED, a. Girl about 14 or 15 V» years of age to make herself generally useful. —Apply to- Mrs Laishley. Eden Terrace, New North Koad. ' WANTED, a Partner in. afirsfc class Manufacturing Industry (to. extend its operations). Pnrd opportunity. A m.n of business habits may, realise an income of £60 a month. —Apply to Georger, kibbin. r, 7ANTED;' twd good Plasterers.— v"v Apply to E. Mahoney, Architect. WATS TED, a General Servant for the Country.—Apply Mr Watts, Chemist, Upp« Symonds-street. .



aumsßanmssß**!*' rnKmrntMßUa^meusiieimaaKxtajummmiui aggg } WJ. ANTE D, - six Men for the V? Whaler Coral, at the Bay of Islands. Good lays given —Apply U.S. Consul. TIT ANTED, by an experienced V f young Lady, a Situation as Barmaid.— Address H.S., office of this paper. YJSTANTED,two good Bootmakers.— V Apply Blue Boot, 250, Queen-street. -C. Brookes. WAN? ED, a Youth j one with a V V knowledge of French Polishing preferred to learn the Trade in all its branches.—J. Coffey, Hobson-street. WANTED, two good practical Miners for day work only, in dry ground. £2 2s per week ; constant work if satisfaction given. —Apply 14, Insurance Building... WANTED, a Smart Boy.—Apply to M. Levy, Queen-street WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.—For address, apply to Stab office. ■OTANTED, a General Per. ant for T . Poverty Bay ; good wages and an excePeht situation.— Apply early to-morrow morning at Han nafbrd'p Kegistry, High-street. TX7ANTED, a steady Man Servant * ¥ in a gentlema".'r family, one who has had ex perience in working and making himself generally useful,—Apply to Wc Sawkins, General Dealer, Grafton Road. WANTED, a strong Boy—Apply to G Burke, Bellows Maker, Wakefield street. T^r ANTED, Employment by a * * steady man as Cook. will.ne to make himrelf generally useful.—Address Mr Hampshire, ITair drcssor, Victoria-street. WA N TED, a Strong Boy.—Apply to F. Shaw, junr., next Mr Good's, Vincent street. WANTED, a Strong Lad for a Bakchons-.—Apply F. G. Brown and Co., .Sydney House, next to Fnion Bank, Queen-street. WANTED, Boys from 13 to 15 years old for a Country Flax-mill ; good wi res and s.K.rt hours. Likewise several Female Servants.— Hannaford's Begistry, High-street. T*7 ANTED, an active lad.—T. "'' Short, Queon-street WANTED, an Assistant Dress maker ; also, .pprenticcs. - Mrs Harding, top of Grey street. 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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 onit. Upset price, £ ; half ca.h ; half mortgage ; Stock, &c:; at a valuation.' Private reasons for selling.—George Sit-Bin-, Corner Mart. TfrOTICE OE REMOVAL. The undersigned has MOVRD from his late place of business to the New Building, erected by Messrs David Nathan __ Co., opposite the Post-office, Short land-street. JAMES O. SHARLAND, , -Chemist a.d Druggist. -pOA^D AND "LODGING for two or ■"■ three respectable working men, with a quiet family ;no children. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs Kingston, Havelock-street. A THOROUGHLY efficient Bookkeeper __. ___, and Accountant, with references of the highest respectability, anxious to employ his spare time profitably, will be happy to treat with tradespeople or others who may require periodical or occasional assistance in the writing up of Books or making out of Accounts.—Addrees Ledger, office of this paper.



ANNUAL MEETING THt_ CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Late Albert-street). CITY HALL. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, APRIL 28, 1874. Programme of Proceedings. Chairman's Address Church Reports Chorus, "Lift up your heads'(Messiah) Speech, " Weekly Storing"-Rev B. C. Butland Chorus, " For unto us a child is born" (Messiah) Solo, " But thou didst not leave" (Messiah) Speech, "Hospital Sunday"- Bey D. Bruce Chorus, "All we like Sheep" (Messiah) Speech, " The Churches and our Immigrants —Rev P. H. Cornford Chorus, " Hallelujah Chorus" (Messiah) Speech, " The Manuscripts of God"—Rev. G. H. Turner Chorus, •' Worthy is the Lamb" (Messiah) A VERY LARGE AND EFFICIENT CHOIR. Instrumentalist .. .. .. Mr Lambert. Conductor .. Mr Cooper. To commence at half-past seven o'clock. ADMISSION, ls. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. THIRD CONCERT OF THE SEASON, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, APRIL 28. Part I. HANDEL'S " ISRAEL IN EGYPT." Part 11. Overture, " Figaro" Romanza, " Non c ver" (Mattei)—Signor Cecchi " .Venn die Schwalben Heimwatts Ziehen"—Mdlle Jeanne fcekel Duet, for Violin and Pianoforte, " Sonata 111. G" (Haydn)--Mdlle Jenny Claus and Mons Rekel Canzonetta.i;" La Donna c Mobile" (Rigoletto) Verdi — Signor Cecchi Grand air from " Eaust" (Gounod)—Mdlle Jeanne - Eekel Violin Solo, Grand Fantasia on "I Lombardi" (Vieuxtemps)—Mdlle Jenny Claus Duet (Campana)—Mdlle Jeanne Rekel and Signor Cecchi. £1 I T V HALL. Claus-Rekel Concerts. Director Signor Biscaccianti. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Fe"gusson,His Honor the Superintendent, His "Worship the Mayor, Captain Simpson, and Ofllcers of H.M.S. Blanche. MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS, THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTE, Assisted by Mdlle. Jeanne Rekel, tho Charming Young Prima Donna ; Mrs Mitchell, the Popular Local Vocalist ; Signor Cecchi, the Eminent Tenor ; and Mons. Rekel, the Renowned Pianist and Composer. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, no Performance will be given as Company join in Choral Society's Concert. _*TO-MORROW" (Wednesday), 29th, Second Grand Concert. Box Office at Mr Upton's. A dmission—Front Seats, 4s ; Body of Hall, 3s ; Back Sea*s, 2s. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Carriages at 10. pHOEAL HALL UNDER THE PATRONAGE OP HIS EXCEL LENCY TIIE GOVEBNOR AND LADY FERGUS SON. AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of tho Funds of St Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, on SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1874. Conductor—Hon. Seymour Er-erton. Doers open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission, 4s. THE Musical and Literary Enter-, tainment, to be held at the Newton Hall, on Thursday, the 30th April, is POSTPONED until THURSDAY, the 7th May. Admission. 2s Cd. Tickets may be had at Wayte's, Queen-street; and at the Post-office, Newton, ANNUAL MEETING- OE THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, (Late Albert-street). CITY HALL, THIS EVENING, APRIL 28. Speeches and Music. See Programme. To commence at half-past 7. Admission-ONE SHILLING. DEVONPGRT LITERARY SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the above Society will be held in the Church of England Sunday School-room on THURSDAY, the 30th April, at 7.30 p.m. EDWD. WM. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. TO LET, a Cottage in Upper Grey street.—Apply to T. LEIGH "WHITE; Canada Buildings. STOLEN or STRAYED, from my residence, Karangahape I. oad, 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. 814. Any oerson found detaining it after this not'ee will be prosecuted. (Signed) WILLIAM DOUGHTY. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD CADETSHIP. 1 Mr WORTHINGTON. Master of Auckland City East School, will undertake to prepare Candidates for the Examination of Harbour Board Cadetship, to be held in July. Terms on application. AUCKLAND ARTILLERY J:x- VOLUNTEERS. The Annual General Meeting will be held on TUESDAY next, April 28,1874, at 7,30 p.m., at the Provincial Hotel, Piinces-street. Every member is requested to attend. A. DEVORE, Lieut, and hon. see. " Quoth the Raven, never more." —Edgar A. Pom. "VTEVER MORE shall the Public be put off with inferior Goods.at HIGH PRICES WHILST R. F. SPENCER, FAMILY GROCER, PROVISION, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Corner of Grey and Queen-streets, Can supply them with first-class Goods at LO"W PRICES. The Man who buys and sells for CASH is the Man who is in the best position to sell the CHEAPEST.



™jg|!g___>?|_^_^^^»_^-^_^-^_— CHEAPEST SHEETINGS IN AUCKLAND. CHEAPEST BLANKETS IN AUCKLAND. CHEAPEST QUILTS IN AUCKLAND. CHEAPEST CALICOES IN AUCKLAND. CHEAPEST MANCHESTEB GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS IN AUCKLAND. H. ATKINS Having. A Large Reserve Over Stock ot SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, LONG CURTAINS, CALICOES, TABLE LINENS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, FLANNELS, AND GENERAL MANCHESTER GOODS, IS PREPARED TO SELL AT LOW PRICES. N.B.—ln Fin-Ay's Sheetings, Toilet -.uiltß, Blankets, Crewdson's, Finlay"s, and Horrock' Calicoes, Table Linens, and many other kinds of MANCHESTER GOODS, The same numbers and qualities are kept as sold by H.A. for many years. gir THE QUALITY AND WEAR IS IN EVERY INSTANCE GUARANTEED. LARGE BUYERS OF HEAVY GOODS Can Purchase at WHOLESALE PRICES, And small Buyers at a very small advance on COST. A CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION MADE TO PURCHASERS OF WHOLE PIECES OF CALICOES, SHEETINGS, ETC., Or by taking a Quantity of General Goods. H.A. ls open to do a Large Trade at a Small Profit. BLACK SILKS REDUCED IN PRICE. Any Goods left over In SUMMER DRESSES, SHAWLS, SILK JACKETS ETC., Will be Sold at a Discount. SUMMER CLOTHING TO BE CLEARED OUT AT A REDUCTION. NEW AUTUMN CLOTHING NOW BEING OPENED. JTTST OPENED, AN ENORMOUS STOCK OP WINSEY, FRENCH MERINOES, IFLANNELS, Etc,, Etc., Etc. Suitable tor the Coming. Season, Which will.be shown in a few da H. ATKI NS, Late Hay and Hovmu*, I



TO BE LET OR EOR SALE, a new six-roomed Cottage in St. George's Bay Road.-A PP lyto john CHURTON) Must's Buildings. mHE LATE EIRE. The Public arc respectfully informed that since being burnt out I have Purchased the Business, Stock-in-Trade, &c, 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. ASF" Note the Address— G. RE D F ER N, PHOTOGRAPHER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Nev Market. "VT • O T I c E. IMPOUNDED at the Public Pound, Newmarket. April 26, by AY. F. M. Houlton, two white PIGS ; 6s per head damage for trespass and damage to garden, Epsom ; owner unknown. If not claimed within eleven days from the date of this notice appli cation will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order to sell the said Pigs in accordance with tlio provisions of the "Impounding Act, 1367. EDWARD RICHARDS, Poundkeeper. Newmarket, April 27,1874. mo SPORTSMEN & OTHERS Wanted to Sell by the undersigned—so first-class Canaries and Goldfinch Mules, 1 Pointer, and 1 Retriever. The above all bred from imported Prize Stock.-F. H. EYRE, near Union SawmiU., Mechanics' Bay. TO LET, a Shop in the best part 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, HARB 6U B VIEW HOUSE, Shoktland-street. TO LE T, Eight-roomed House Liverpool-street, near Auckland College.— Apply S. Davenport, Karangahape Road. WEDNESDAY, NOON. REMOVED TO MART FOR CONVE NIENCE OF SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. HANDSOME PIANOFORTE, DRAWING ROOM SUITE, SIDE SADDLE, &c. B. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruction s from a gentleman leaving for the South, to sell by auction at bis Mart, Queen-street, on "Wednes day next, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. H_s HOUSEHOLD FUBNITDRE & EFFECTS, __c.. Handsome Walnut Drawing-room Suite, in Scarlet Eep, Superior Carpet, Curtains, Blinds, Chiffonnier, Couches, Sofas, Cane and other Chairs, Fender and Fire Dons, Good Pictures, Book Case and Books, Loo and Square Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Hair and Flax Mattrasses, Toilet Glasses and Tables, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Commode, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, Garden Tools. Also. A Very Superior Walr.ut Pianoforte, nearly new. A Good Side Saddle, but little used. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1874. rjEASE OF TOLL-GAT. E GREAT NORTH ROAD. THE undersigned have been in structed by His Honor the Superintendent, to offer fer sale by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, at twelve o'clock noon, on the above date, THE LEASE of the TOLLS leviable at the Toll-gate on the Great North Road (near the top of Arch Hill), for the eight calendar months, commencing Ist May, 1874- Conditions of Lease maybe seen at the Mart. B. TONKS & CO. ' Auctioneers. Auckland, A rill 4 1874. T~H E Subscriber, in returning THANKS to his Country Friends for thei patronage during many years past, desires to inform tnem that he is continuing his Business as heretofore, and is prepared to receive and Store, free of charge, and to pay full amount of proceeds of Sales promptly on demand, same A3 hitherto. If required, a fixed price in Cash will be paid in future for PRODUCE. .'y'", LAND SALES, either by auction er privately, wul have best attention. OUT-DOOR SALES of all kinds conducted at a.small Commission on the Sale, or by the day. * ____~~T" ~~ GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer, THURSDAY, APRIL 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by pubßc auction on the pre mises, Upper Queen-street, on Thursday next, the 30th-instant, at 7.1 o'clock, The Whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. - - • ■ MONDAY, MAY 4. BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENTS, NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th May, at 12 o'clock, The following ALLOTMENTS, situated at Newmarket, Russell's subdivision, corner of Kyber Pass and Onehunga Roads, opposite the Government Quarry:— 3, Section 2—37 ft to Parnell Road 12, Section 2—Corner of Parnell and Domain Roads Lot 22, Section 2—33 ft to Newmarket-street Lot 13, Section I—Comer of Newmarket and Short-streets Lot 14, Section B—33ft to Newmarket-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29. STORE AT TUAKAU. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Trustees of H. Cb esshire to sell on Wednes day, April 29, at 12 o'clock, LOTS 691, 592, Town of Tuakau, with Store and Bakehouse erected thereon, being Wooden House, Hned and papered, 4 rooms, Kitchen, Store, Bakehouse, with good oven and every convenience. ' i No Reserve.