ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

[FROM OUJB LONDON CORRESPONDENT. ]

London, |March 10. THE REV. It. S. HASSARD.

I suppose you will be all considerably interested in the Rev. Richard Short Hassard, ■who has just been appointed to the Incum bency of St. Matthew's Church. From all one can hear he seems to be a very likely man to get on amongst you. His father is the i" parson at Stockton-on-the-Forest, in Yorkshire, and some few years ago added to his own surname of Short that of Hassard. He is a man ue^ connected, but has only held small livings. The son, your new par son, is not the eldest, and I am told that his e'der brother is in Australia. The Rev. K. Short Hassard was educated at Oxford, and was ordained iv 1572 to a curacy at Sheffield. The Rev. J. Erskine Clarke, who held a living in the neighbourhood, took a fancy to Hassard ; and when he got the living of Battersea he took him to London with him. The fact of Mr Clarke having done so speaks well for our friend.

THE LONDON

MISSION WEEK.

Talking of parsons reminds one of the London mission week which was held during the past months. The Archbishops of York and Canterbury went in for it and most of the clergy, irrespective of the principles they held. In fac* it was a " big swim" in which the white chokers invested every copper they had (in a spiritual sense). The result was, I re<ret to say, hardly commensurate with the preparations and work involved. The at tendances at the churches were fair enough, but with the exception of a few women no one was excited or affected to speak of. The whole thing was a tremendous attempt to work upon the feelings, and sensational dodges were resorted to, such as the lowering of lights, aad emotional music, and whisper ing priests, and all that kind of thing. There were a few female faintings and hysterical exhibitions, but on the whole the thing has proved a fiasco. A few—very few of the clergy, set their faces from the first against it, and they must have been boM men who dared thus to beard their Metropolitans as it were. They based their objections on theories thatthekind of religious feeling evoked by such means was morbid and unhealthy, and that the general tenor of the movement was to introduce the thin edge of the confessional wedge. A FATHER CONFESSOR. And talking of the confessional comes a good story from Durham diocese. A certain Rev. Mr Jubb, a very far advanced Ritual ist, who had been confessing all the girls M within coo-eh" of him, received a letter from a young lady saying that her mother had discovered her visits to the vicarage, and had forbidden her to go any more, but she had some more sins to confess and what waa she to do ? The holy man wrote back (and the letter fell into the hands of the mother happily) to say that he had got rid of the housekeeper who had been telling stories, that the other servants were quite trust worthy, that as many people came to the honseher visits would scarcely be, noticed, and that she had best say nothing about coming to his (the holy man's) wife, as he thought parochial matters should be spoken of to the priest alone, and he should be very happy to see her at any time. Who wouldn't be a Father Confessor after that ? GOLD AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. Tremendous, and almost incredible, stories come from the Cape of Good Hope about the alluvial diggings there. Nuggets of immense size are being discovered, and already a rush from this side has begun to set in. On JJ ne whole I don't incline towards acn " o f a belief in the genuineness of a p e diggings. At any rate I have met cOme f ew yoU ng men since my arrival ->iio went down there for diamonds, an£ Wno came back with no dia monds, b'js -vrith an awful dose of fever and ague, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION at the Albert Hall this year is to make a special feature of foreign and colonial winea, which will be a famous thing for Austral- : Mian yignerona, It is really surprising to find how little known are the wines of Australia. .Not that there is any difficulty in disposing of good samples to any amount, but the supply Is not large, and even the small quantities that are sent seem to disappear in a mysteri ous way. In society one hardly ever meets with such wine unless disguised under another bame, but I never heard anything but enco miums passed upon it whenever it has been produced. Anyhow this year's exhibition will tend to extend a knowledge of the existence and excellence of these wines. Tasting orders are to be issued as tickets at a small price, admitting the purchaser to the cellars of the Albert Hall, where the liquors will be stored. The ethnology and geography of the British Empire are also to oo features this year, and the collections in connection with these subjects will be ex ceedingly interesting.

THE CALIFORvIAN MAIL SERVICE. It was a thousand pities that your pioneer fcoat, the Macgregor, was so much behind time. After the repeated failures -which have occurred from time to time at attempts to establish that mail service on a fair footing, it seemed doubly unlucky to have any draw back to the successful inauguration of the present line. Of course we know the reason, but the general public don't bother their heads about reasons, they want regularity, they are continually " calling time," and in these days of haste the sponge goes up at once if there is no response. Messrs Lawrence Clark and Co. have published very satisfac tory explanations in the papers, and have taken the opportunity of stating what the service really will be when it is in proper "form,"and there is a general feeling of interest in it, aad a sincere hope for its ultimate success.

THE EARL OF PEMBROKE. Your old friend the Earl of Pembroke has been appointed Under-Secretary of War, greatly to. the surprise of every one. He is clever no doubt, but very young, and although his father was a man of mark in his day the son has as yet done nothing to justify any expectation. As the Conservative organs Bay in alluding to him—"this is the only appointment that we must take entirely upon trust."

THE SHIPPING COMPANY. The Shipping Company have despatched several vessels during the past month, and Me still doing a good business. The ship James Wishart -will embark a full comple ment of passengers on the 12th, and sail for Auckland the next day ; the Queen of ■Nations wil embark her passengers at Belfast, tor Auckland, on the 17th, 300 in number, •their next for Auckland, from London, will be ? the fine iron ship Lock Awe, 1050 tons register ; that vessel will bring the Auckland railway carriages, sailing about the sth of April. She will likewise have a full compli ment of immigrants. The company's new B«>n£ Waikato > Caotain Hodder, will leave <SOO passengers from Plymouth for Welling ton ; she comes on to Auckland from Wel lington with rails and material. This is the second new ship of the company, and I have •no hesitation in saying she will be the finest and best fitted ship that ever came to the PPrt of Auckland. _Mr H. 0. Brown, son of Mr Joseph ■wown, of Auckland, is a passenger by the ■fluntley Castle. When he arrives he will be wie to tune and regulate all the pianos in Greenstone.

PERSIAN STORIES.

THE f: VX OF BCTSTOESS AND THE PRINTER.—

„ A PARABLE. J-HESr; Wag| ODCG yp(m ft a man wfao retail*'' °' Sn<i S°ld goods wholesale and

Anr] ho became melancholy because custo mers wore shy and times were bad. And he said : Lo 1 I am being ruined, and the sensation is disagreeable. And my ruin is more painful to bear be cause it is slow in progress, even as wat er doth gradually become hotter in the pot where the lobster boileth, until the crustace ous creature shaketh out his soul in anguish. Lo ! it is better to be ruined quickly than to endure this slow torture.

I will give my money away to the poor man—even the poorest, which is he who prlnteth newspapers ; and I will shut up shop, and wrap myself in the sackcloth of desolation, and pass my days in the purlieus of broken banks, cursing the hard ness of the times, and rending my garments. And the howling of Rome shall be as the dulcet sounds of the dulcimero, and they who blow flutes and instruments all of music, compared to the din I will make in the ears of the bank directors.

And even as he ?said, so did he, for he was not like other sons of men, who are foolish and know it not, and say they will do so and so, performing afterwards that which is con trary. For the sons of men are fickle, so that he that is born of woman doth spite his face by diminishing the nose thereof. And lo ! the printer—even he who did publish newspapers--was made glad by the bounty of him who sold wholesals and retail; and he did sound his praises, and did blow his trumpet of fame respecting the man's dealings, from the rising of the sun to the going down thereof.

And he, even the printer of papers, did magnify and enlarge upoh the stock of goods which the trader had in his store, and did publish the varie'y and the newness and cheapness thereof—yea ! all of them, far and near—were amazed.

And said, lo ! this man has gathered from the east and west costly merchandise and wares of wondrous value—even the work manship of cunning artificers —and we knew it not.

Go to, then. We will lay out our silver and our gold in those things which the printer printeth of, and that which he doth publish shall be ours. For this man's mer chandise is better than the bank notes of those who promise to pay and therein lie — even banks of deposit, which beguile us of our money, and swindle us like sin. But the trader was still sad, and he said. The money that these people bring me will I give to the printer, and thus will I ruin myself ; I will do that which no man hath yet done in my time or before me. I will make the printing man, whom all men scorn for his poverty, rich ; he shall rejoice, and the sons of men shall seek him in the market place, and the sheriff shall shun him, and the scoffers shall be rebuked, and take oil' their hats to him who waa poor. For I will ruin myself, and he who adver tiseth me shall enjoy my substance. But lo ! the trading man—even he who sold merchandise, became rich, and even as the unclean beast lieth in the mire, so stirred he not by reason of much gold. And the people flocked to g j. ore from the North. And from t*; outh f nd .xora the East. .And from the West. But the trader could not become poor, and and his melancholy ceased, and the smiles of happiness were on his face. And his children became mighty in the land by reason of the pounds which the people, who read his advertisements, poured into that trader's money-bag.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day — South British Insurance-Buyers, 50s ; sellers, 525. National Insurance—Sellers, 345. U.S. and Door Co —Buyers, £8 10s. Caledonian—£lo ; buyers, £9 15s -sellers, £10, City of London—Buyers, 21s 6d ; sellers, 23s 6d. Tookey (double) - Sellers, £7. City of York—Buyers, 3s 6d. "Southern Cross" Company—Buyers, £6. Exchange—lss. Golden Calf (new issue)— Sellers, 9s 6d. Otago—Buyers, 14s. Old Whau, £4 10s ; buyers, £4 7s 6d. Bright Smile, £5 2s 6d. Alburnia (new issue), 47s 6d; buyers, 46s ; sellers, 495. Ditto (double issue) —Sellers, £5. Coliban—Sellers, 108 3d. Cure —9s ; buyers, 7s 6d ; sellers, 9a. Ruby—Buyers, 7s ; sellers, 8s 3d. Crown Prince (paid up)—l6s 6d ; bu3 ers, 16s 6d. Queen of the Thames, 5s 9d.

CHORAL HALL.

CONCERT IN AID OF ST. STEPHEN'S ORPHAN HOME.

An amateur concert took place at the Choral Hall on Saturday evening under the distin guished patronage of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Fergusson in aid of the St. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell. The praiseworthy object of the entertainment, together with the attractive programme, brought together a large and fashionable attendance. Without indulging in any unwarrantable eulogy we may safely assert that the general excellence of the per formance wilfbear comparison with the best professional concerts given in Auckland lately, not even excepting the Carandini ballad concerts, while as considered in reference to other amateur efforts it must be pronounced facile princeps. A most at tractive feature was the fact of the con ductor's baton being committed to Captain the Hon. Seymour Egerton, a gentleman whose reputation as a skilful musician is well known, and who was formerly one of the renowned " Wandering Minstrels" of English celebrity. Unfortunately his Excellency was unable to be present, but Lady Fer gusson, with a large party from Government House, arrived just before the commence ment of the overture, and were received with the National Anthem by the Band. Governor Dv Cane, Bishop Cowie and Mrs Cowie, his Honor the Superintendent and Mrs. Williamson were among the distin guished visitors whom we noticed present. We have not space to notice the concert at the length it deserves. Among the best pieces of the evening, however, was a sonata from La Sonambula on the violin by Crptam Eoerton, whose ability as a musician was ex emplified in this, no less than in the able way in which he conducted the concert Miss Dyer sang "O fair Dove ! 0 fond Dove! in that telling style and with that power and judgment which combined, as they always are in this lady's singing, have gained for her the reputation of the best amateur soprano m Auckland. Great as is her range of voice m the upper register, Miss Dyer produces her low notes with fullness and roundness, and gave on this occasion fresh evidence of the masterly skill she is acquiring in

the management of her voice. A solo on the flute by Mon Le Patourd Mas given with great effect, and tha appearance of the soldier-like veteran on the stage with his silvern pipe was the sign.il for outburst of welcome. Miss Brown accompanied at the piano. _ The flautist selected his piece from Lo Puit's d'amour, a composition of his own, which contains many sparkling mor ceaux. The extract rendered requires good control over the instrument. This was evidenced by Mon. le Patoural in a marked degree, and the performance wag loudly encored. We are exceed ingly glad to hear that the funds of the Home will benefit to the extent of over £30 by the entertsinment.

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Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee i both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co.' ; Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee On account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand?. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province. fAdvt.] i .. —. jj _ i WANTED to LET, Famished Cottage or Apartments for Lady and Gentle man, or two ladies.— to Mrs West, a few stops off Franklin-street. , ! €VT ANTED immediately, a clean' » V active Girl to assist a lady in household work,—For address apply at the Star ollice. j WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 years of age as General Servant.— Apply Mrs Bray, Church-street, Onohunga. WANTED, a General Servant for a small Family in the Country.—Apply to Mr Watts, Chemist, Upper Symonds-strcet 1 — i WANTED, a respectable young Man as Walter, and to make himself generally useful. References required. _ Apply' United Service Hotel, Queen and Wellesley-street. j WANTED to LT?T, in Seafield' View, a Cottage, with Garden.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. ANTE L), a strong Boy to Milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply to 11. Slater, Giocer, victoria street. WANTED to LET, a Cottage, five ; rooms, in Ilopbura-street: and Tenders for Sinking a Well. —James Reid, Kc'en Terrace. TO TAIL 0R S. Wanted, immediately, for the Thames, a first-class hand; highest wages given. Apply to K. B. WISEMAN, Dowden's Auction Mart. W\ NTKD, a respectable Boy about 14 or 15 years old, as an Apprentice to the ! Patent Portable Oven and Wrought Iron liar go i making, and General Iron Work.- -Apply to If. If. Smith, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, ! next to Hunter and Nolan's, and opposite Buckland's Sale Yards. WANTED to LET, that desirable suburban Family Residence, having every convenience in the Grafton Road, situate between Dr Philson's and Captain Btckham's properties. The present occupier would let it for 14 months, the residue of his lease of the same. —Apply *t the Public Works Oilice. Shortland-street. X^-^.Ti.!), a General Servant. - ' Good references required.—Mrs Fonton, tTospect Hous«, llobson-street. WAKTED, a Situation as Working Housekeeper in a cm» II family; washing given out.—Apply Parker," oflice of this paper. WANTED, a Girl to assist in Housework. —Apply to Mrs Ruck, Parnell WANTED, a strong Boy—Apply F. Shaw, Jun., next Good's, Vincent-street. \X7A.NTfcD, two pairs Sawyers.— VV Apply to M. H. Roe, customhouse-street, or Onehunga. WANTED, a good General Seivant.—Apply to Jackson and Russell, Fort-street. WANTED, for New Plymouth, a good Ta'.lor.—Apply to Me Arthur, Shorn, and Co. O BOOTMAKERS. — Wanted, three or four Benchmen; also, three good Closers.—Apply Black & Co /Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert-street. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Giil.—For address apply Star office WANTED, a young Girl about 18 for general Housework. —Apply to Mrs Kirkwood, Alten Road, between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs _l'ott Meyer, Symonds-street, opposite the Choral Hall. m o w n of TAURA N G A. Wanted to Purchase, TOWN SECTIONS. High Cash Price given.— "Commercial," Post-office, Tauranga. WANTED, a Partner in a first class Manufacturing Industry (to extend its operations). Rare opportunity. A nun of business habits may realise an Income of £00 a month.—Apply to George Sibbin. STOCKMAN WANTED; must have good references.—Apply to Messrs Hunter and Nolan, on next Wednesday, at 11 a.m. WANTED, Shoemakers to Work at Bench, and two or three Apprentices.— Apply W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakeflold street. WANTED, the Ladies that called at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to purchase SEWING MACHINES when I was out of them to call again. I have now the most extensive assortment In Auckland, consisting of Foot anrt Hand Machines by the undermentionnd first-class Makers, viz -—Britannia, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Gresham, Dolly Varden, Little Stranger, Wetr, Reliance Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis. Needles for all Machines. Oil and Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &0., &c, alwayson hand. WANTED, Purchasers for HOBART TOWN POSTS and RAILS, 6ft and 6ft PALINGS. Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to AECHARD & BRO WN, Mechanic's Bay. W^ ANTED KNOWN, that T>. Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes Loorß, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at Mb Yards, Custom-house street.



WANTED, an experienced "Waiter. Apply to K. Waisrs, Cunfectioner, Queen street. WANTED, a respectable Person to take charge of a small Family. References required. — Apply M. Walsh, Alberfcßar-raeks. WANTED, some smart respectable Boys for gentlemen's families and first-class city hotels; likewise Chinese or Dnrlde as Cook; Lady Pianist, Female Servants, and Nuiso Girls. Hannaford's Registry, High-street. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas. Raggiiiff, Rope, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BA/HYE & 00.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-stroot, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager A N TiS D KIN OW IN —Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c.,Qat Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under 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. WINSTONB. BOARD AND RESIDENCE,— A Single Young Man can meet wltn very com fortable accommodation in a private family, at moderate terms (2 minutes walk from Queen-street). —Apply Mrs Day, next Willow House, Albert-street LEFT on .Seat, Constitution Hill', this morning, a I.adj's Brown Bupian Leather BAG. The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at Mrs John Fairburn's, St Stephen's Road, Parnell. WELLE SLEY-STREEET MUTUAL IMPEOVEMKNT CLASS. Sma'l Pchool-room off Chapel-street. Weekly Meeting TUKSDAY, May 5, at half-past 7. Subject, " Cracmcr and Latimer." Visitors cordially invited. 0 EDWARD COOPER, Hon. Sec. CHORAL SOCIETY.—Music will be pro vided for this evening's practice.—W. Biitdson, Hon. Sec. NEWMARKET TTt¥r AT<T INSTITUTE. - Wees and Headings TO MORROW EVENING, at 8 o'clock. FOR SALE, a Second-hand Stove. --Appiy at the Greyhound Hotel. TO LET, House and Shop two doors from Mr Britain's, Chemist, Victoria-street. Rent, 12s. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M Rbkt), on the outer beach. Wcvcn rooms. —Apply 0. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. TO BE LET, the Balcony Blue House, near &t. Matthew's Church, Wellesley street, furnished or unfurnished (17 rooms) for a largo family or as a private boanlirig-houKe. Fo>- particu lars apply to T. H. Webb, Music ir'sloon. N.B. — Pianofortes and Harmoniums for sale at low pticss ; also tuned in town and country. LOST, between the Post-office and Union-street, a Post-office Savings' Bank BOOK. The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at Mr Higgins', Wellington Hotel, Wellington- Btreet. LOST, on Saturday night, on or near the wharf, a PAIR OF BOOTS. Finder will be rewarded on leaving them at tho Star office. "JJ" O T I 0 *E. MR. P. \V\RREN, Bilker, Grahamstown: The time for completion of Purchase of Land EXPIRES (if not done so) IMMEDIATELY, and will be Sold and your deposit FORFEITED. E. HARVEY. BOARD AND LODGING.— Mrs Wynn, Widow, of Coburg-strect, first house from Victoiia-strcet, on the light hand side going up, wishes to get a few Boarders. Single Rooms, £1 a week ; two in a Room, 18s a week. NEW PACIFIC GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notlco is hereby given that the third Call of Throe- Pence per Share has this day boon made by the Directors payable to tho Manager, at the office of the Company, Exchange Buildings, Coromaddd, on WEDNESDAY, 13th May, 1874. J. H. HARRISSON, Manager. Coromandel, Mayl, 1874. TO LET, a House in Upper Grey street.--Apply to T. LTEIGH WHITE, Canada Buil.'inga. TO LET, the Store now in the occupation of Mr A. Asher, Queen-street.— Apply on the premises. ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM THE REMEDY FOB CURING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS. ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It Is composed of tho active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afflicted with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes give relief ; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with the result, and confess that THE SURE EEMEDY IS FOUND AT I/AST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were soon made known at home; and very soon its name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly every Drug Store in the United States,—North. East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher with the people. It it well-known on the Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received or it; and throughout Canada it is well and favorably nown, and sold everywhere. Read what Gapt. Foster writes. Pout Burwell, March 23. Messrs. Perky Davis & Son : Sir—l anf pleased to notify you of the benefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. Having being troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly. Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1.686 Messrs J. N. Harris & Co. : Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'3 LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozeD bottles sunc me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it giv them satisfaction : and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—lam, yours, &c, THOMAS J FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction Sold by all Dealers in Family Med'cines. WHOLESALE AGENTS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Auckland. N.Z. THE undersigned are Cash Pub ohasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. v ... Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory Tates. IRELAND BROS TANNBBB AHD LEATHER MANUFAOTFBEBS



p BIN OB OF WALES THEATKE. Messrs R. J. DkLias and Colt.tsr lm-e much pleasure in announcing that they commenco their Second Season of SIX NIODTK ONLY, TBTS (MONDAY) EVENING, MAY 4. Re-appcarancc of the DEAMATIC COMPANY AND MISS CLARA STEPHENSON First production of the Burlesque of LA SONNAMBULA. Alessio .. .. MISS CLAKA STEPHENSON. New Appointments, New Dresses, &c. The Burlesque will be preceded by the Drama of AURORA FLOYD, In which the entire Company will appear. Prices of Admission :-Drea3 Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; PIT, ONB SHILLING. Box Office at Upton & Co.'s, Stationers. «fFi"WA HOURS AT EAME." SONGS OF SCOTLAND. CITY HALL, AUCKLAND. Commencing MONDAY, MAY 11, 1874. Mil. KENNEDY, THE SCOTTISH VOCALIST Will give his Entertainments on the SONGS OF SCOTLAND, Assisted by the following Members of his Family i - MI3S HELEN KENNEDY.. .. Soprano MISS MARJORY KENNEDY .. Contralto IMR DAVID KENNEDY .. .. Tksor iMR ROBERT KENNEDY .. .. Tenor MR JAMES KENNEDY .. .. Baritone Pianoforte .. .. The Misses Kennedy. THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. /CHORAL HALL. Claus-Rekel Concerts.-Director, Signor Biscaccianti, POSITIVELY LAST TWO NIGHTS OF MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS. THE CELEBRATED VI<>LINISTE Previous to her departure for the Thames. THIS (M 0 N D AY) EVENING, MAY 4. VICE-KEGAL COMMAND NIGHT. Under the immediate Patronage and in the presence of BIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND LADY FERGUS^ON. PROGRAMME. Port I.— 1. Duct, Md'le Jeanne Rekel and Mrs Mitchell; 2. Romanza, Sig. Cccchi; 3. Violin Solo, MDLLE JENNY CLAUS; 4. Descriptive Song, Gentleman Amateur ; 6. Ballad, Mrs Mitchell; 6. 1 Piano Solo, Mons Eokel; 7. Song, Mdlle Rekel; 8 C.ivatina, Sig. Cccchi ; 9 Duet. Kruetzer Sonata (Beethoven), MDLLE JENNY CLAUS and Mons 1 Rekel. Part ll.—l. Duettino, Mdlle Rekel andSigCecchi; 2. Clarionet Solo, Gentleman Amateur ;3. " Kith ! leen Mavourneen," Miss Leaf; 4. Violin Solo, • MDLLE JENNY CLAUS ;5. Song, Mrs Mitchell; 0 Song, Mdlle Rekel ; 7 Barcarole, S!g. Ceechi; 8 Violin Solo. " Faust," MDLLE JENNY CLAUS ; 9 t Romance, Mrs Mitchell. THURSDAY EVEN ING, MAY 7, GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, In which the whole corps of THE CHORAL SOCIETY, Who have kindly tendered their services oh this occasion, will take part The programme will comprise some new and interest ing features, among wh'ch will be THE ANVIL CHORUS (from "II Trovatore"), Executed by the GRAXD CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA Of the Choral Society, with characteristic effects of ANVILS AND CANNON FROM A FIELD BATTERY, Placed in rear of the Hall, and fired from the platform by electricity at proper rythmical intervals by the distinguished gentleman who hn kindly consented to conduct. Admission—Front Seats, 4s : Back Seats, 2s. Seats can be secured at Upton's from Monday, at 10 a.m. TNTEBPEOVINOIAL MAIL JL STEAM SERVICES. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the General Post Office, Wellington, till MONDAY, the 11th May proximo, for the PERFORMANCE of the undermentioned MAIL STEAM SERVICES .— 1. Between the Manukau and Picton, calling at Taranahi and Nelson, and back to the Manrkau by the same route, once every four weeks. 2. Between Nelson and Hokitika, calling at Westport and Greymouth, and back to Nelson by the same route once every four weeks. The names, toncege, and horse-power of the vessels proposed to be employed to be stt-ted. The vessels to be approved by the Postmaster-General, and to be survayed whenever considered necessary, by some person appointed by him. A proper and secure room to be provided for the mails, and the mails to be landed and shipped by and at the expense of the Contractor. The days and hours of arrival and departure at and *from the various ports to be fixed by the Pestmaster- General, or by some one duly appointed by him, who shall also have the power of detaining the vessels, if necessary, for forty-eight (48) hours after the due date of the arrival of the San Francisco Mails at Auckland and Nelson, without charge. For any other detention the rate of demurrage per diem to be stated. Service No. 1 to commence at the Manukau on the 22nd proximo, and service No. 2 to commence.at Nelson on the airival of the steamer performing service No 1. ( The Services to be terminated by either party giving two (2) months' notice in writing to the other. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JULIUS VOGEL, Postmaster-GeneraL General Post-office. Wellington, April 25,1874. -*yv xpOB WANGkANUL The Screw Steamer '"■*■■' st. Kilda, J. Flowerday, Commander, from Onehunga, on THURSDAY next, 7th instant, at 1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. jyr at, junb, jult. W. RATTRAY'S Establishment will CLOSE at half-past 5 o'clock p.m. (Saturday's exceptsd) during the above Winter months. New Zealand House, 66, Queen-street. "[^"OTIOE OF JiiSMOVAL. 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. JAMEg SHA RLAND, '■ Chemist and Druggist.



O- A T'K I N B, In calling attention to A LARGE STO C X or NEW AUTUMN AND WINTEE GOODS, «r- 1 t .l " tna* lie (3ofts tGt Intend to resort to Wishes to sta^ T w \jnNG-OUT, orßXrißA any RETIRING, Ou^_ f attracting Cus- TION PUFF as a means J tomers. The liberal patronage.. r by his patrons renders any puffing i.. subterfuge whatever quite un necessary; indeed such RETIRING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mere attempts to trade on the credulity of the Public, and are duly appreciated as tuch. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low a3 can be legitima tely charged by any House in existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF ' NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Merisoes, Winsevs, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, Wool Plaids, &c, &c THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the CHOICEST IN AUCKLAND. THE FRENCH MERINOES From Is 10£ d per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE \VINSEYS, From 6jd, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE OT BLACK SILKS, JUST OrENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in qualHy and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lid per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6d per yard Very Superior, 33 lid, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, up to 7s 6d, 24in. wide. LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. A HEAVY STOCK IN Plain and Soft Twills. Good value. 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 HE/VY STOCK OF FLANNELS 5 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A Large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. A capital Assortment. Crewdson's, Horrock's. ard all makes in CALTCOES, at a small advance on Cost. CHEAP WHITE SHEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. 80in and 90in wide, in plain and twilled, 23 3d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. Theso are cheap at 2s lid. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS I Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland In Medium, Super, and Extra Saper. All sizes. A HEAVY STOCK OF QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. THE NEW MOS3 TRIMMING At 2d per yard, Sold a short time ago at sd. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOOD 3, Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. .. Cheap TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. BOY'SAND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &o. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &o. i H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeymak. ,



XMPOUNDED by Conatabl) j ■ Maroney, April 80, 1874,12.10 a.m. two CALVH j for bwiru* at Jar^e in Queen -street. Description: 3s a Bull Calf, color red, with white tail; .the other j! Heifer Call", spotted r-d and white, and white fact f If not claimed within ten days from and includir date of this notice application will bo made to i j Justice of the Peace for an order for the sale of til | iibove-mentioned Calves on Thursday, May 14, 187' 12 noon, at the Public Pound, Auckland. In accord anee with the provisions of the " Impounding Act \ SAMUEL DAVIES, Poundkeeper. j ,1 Public Pound, Auckland, May 2,1874. INSTITUTE! J j The First Monthly Meeting will be held in thi| ! Museum Jiuildtngs, at 7.150 pm. THIS (Monday i EVENING, when the following Papers will be rcad-.-'Mji 1. Introductory Address I 2. A Contribution to the Science of Probability,,; Part 1., by the Rev R Kidd, LL.D. 3. On the Planting of Trees, by D. Hay | j 4 TTotes on the Fertilisation of the New Zealand ; " O ri/ Mda, by Thos F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. The attendance o*-adle*is j^^oi-nAyr a to- THOS. F' CHEESEMAN, Secretary. :j j m I M B E Rj I FO R SAL B, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At tha Yard, Britomart RoaL Vessels loaded with despatch : also, at the Steam jj Sawmill, Whangapoua. C. A. HARRIS. TO SCOKIAMASONSijj Tenders will be received until noon of the stli;<| May for Scoria Foundations in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office. RICHARD KEALS, . II Architect. l i .j| BOAKD and EBSIDENCE for two j gentlemen in a private family, ten minutes' walk from Queen-street.— For address apply at Star | Office. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD CADETSHIP. Mr WORTHINGTON. Master cf Auckland City] j East School, will undertake to prepare Candidates for the Examination of a arbour Board Cadetship, to be I. held in July. Termsgon application. . ij ABANGB INSTITUTIONS A Special Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held ]i on WEDNESDAY, May 0, at 7.30 p.m., at the Lodge- ! room, Wellesley-street, Auckland. ! Members of the Grand Lodge are requested w to bo in attendance. ByOTder W. MASTER, j April 23,1874. j ; mH E LATE HEEi The Public are respectfully informed that since I being burnt out I have Purchased the Business, j Stock-in-Trade, &c, of Mr Cater, formerly "Webster,; I . opposite the New Market-house, where the same caret will be taken in producing FIRST-CLASS POR|| TR AITS as in my late studio. m~ Note the Address— G. EEDFEKF, PHOTOGRAPHER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Neav Mar k c t^J||| TO LET, a Shop in the best parfjij 'at Queen-street.— Apply to i-:,s ASHTONV& SON; if Or, GEORGE SIBBIN. || WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. MAHOGANY DINING-ROOM SUITES BEST BRUSSELS CARPET. HEARTHRUGS. ; HORSE HAIR, FEATHER PILLOWS. \ j npHE Subscribers have received va.A ! -I- stractions to sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on "Wednesday nest, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, Two Very Superior Mahogany DINING-ROOM] ': SUITES, each consisting of Couch, 6 Chairs.and 2 Arm-chairs, upholstered in morocco leather j; best Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs, Gilt Mirror, i Doer Mats, Feather Fillows and Bolsters, Oak I ' Dressing Tables and Washstands, Toilet Mir- 1 \\ tors, 3 bales Curled Hair. The above Furniture is perfectly new and veryjU lately imported from England. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. STOCK-IN-TRADE AND GOODWILL Oil I GROCER'S SHOP IN QUEEN-STREET. J B. TONKS & CO. HAYB been instructed by Mr H||i Daffey to sell, on "Wednesday, May 6, at ld| o'clock, v j ;. The GOOD"WILL and ENTIRE STOCK of thejjjl' Grocer Shop, so successfully carried on by|l him for many years. : The entire will be offered in one lot, and affords alii first-rate opportunity to an industrious man of smalnl; capital to obtain an established business in Queen-jl| street. |||| TO-MORROW. SUGARS, VESTAS, CURRANTS, BICEjH PICKLES, CONFECTIONS, TAPER, §| TEAS. B. TONKS & CO. • I WILL sell To-morrow (Tuesday)J|j at 11 o'clock, ■ :i 10 tons "White Crystal Sugar 20 cases Vestas :;i; 30 cases Currants :' 10 tons Rice i 2) cases Keillor's Confections 10 „ Colman's Light Blue ; 10 „ AEchovy Sauce if j 100 „ Starch 5 „ Twine 10 „ B. and P. Cornflour 20 casks Whiting 10 bales Paper Bags and Paper. TEAS. fg, 350 half-chests Congou : 100 boxes O.P. and Gunpowder. ; On account of whom it may concern, ex lone, fromlp; London: r 2 cases Figs, in small boxes. TO-MORROW. }' TELESCOPE DINING TABLE. !: HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c.|| AT HOBSON STREET. THE Subscriber have received in-1 structions from i)r Marshall to sell at his i,'j| residence, Hobson-street, Te-morrow (Tuesday), at II ||i o'clock < The WHOLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, j[ comprising—Telescope Dining Table. Spring- I seated Couch, Arm Chair, Double Bedstead I and Spring Mattrass, "Waahstands and Ware, j| Crockery, &c, &c. SAMUEL COOHRANS & SON, , Auotioneera.