W He keth then proceeded to address the s n r for"the defence. He impressed upon w.-ttpnch the importance of demanding the fearest possible evidence in support fa charge of so serious a charac + He 'then proceeded to criti "p-the character of the evidence offered, A of the witnesses. He especially drew "St «_- to the statement of the informant £ Sed if he would believe Mr Craig on M that he "would do so sometimes." ffi implied that sometimes he would not, A threw such doubt upon his testimony as Sered it hard to say when he was speak . ___ the truth and when he was not Against fVs there was Craig s assertion that he would relieve the informant if what he said did not A ffer from what he himself knew. Such ere the opinions of those interested in the Le regarding the value of the testimony of the witnesses on whose evidence the charge ted. jf tjje statements were extraordinary the circumstances also were extraordinary. At the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed Craig and the defendant were on the most friendly tprms Craig had so much confidence in Macfarlane as to make over his property absolutely to him. Now there is the bitterest animosity, and through something that had arisen Craig now manifests the strongest pos sible vindictiveness against Macfarlane. He gave strong proof of malice. The proposal which „ is alleged Macfarlane made had been locked up in Craig's mind for years. So long as Mr Macfarlane was assisting him Craig was content to keep the secret in his own breast, but when these relations ceased Craig goes to his solicitor and makes this charge. The circumstances showed the strongest possible reasons for Craig doing all he could against Macfarlane, and the outbursts in Court when he made all sorts of charges showed how bitter he felt. The Court in a case like this must require un biassed testimony, and not one word had they received. Why was it that Craig now became the leader in such a prosecu tion while his transactions with Mac farlane are before arbitrators. The only reason that could be assigned was that he believes the arbitration will go against him and show that Mr ► Macfar lane' has acted honestly and straight forwardly all through. If Macfarlane had refused to settle before, but is willing to do so now, why is Craig not desirous of accepting the settlement. If he got Mac farlane committed for trial it might help his own case with the arbitrators. Mr Rees here interposed and said that Craig would have been compelled to come. Mr Hesketh continued: It was strange that after keeping silent so long action should be taken at this juncture. Mr Reea: The charge is not brought by Craig "at all, but by Harris the younger. The arbitrators would do their duty under any circumstances.

Mr Hesketh continued that itwasasingular and very convenient thing that Mr Rees was Harris's solicitor, and Craig's solicitor, and the solicitor of Mr Harris, sen. Mr Craig told him something, and he communicated it to Mr Harris, and Mr Harris told him some thing, and he conveyed it to Craig, and so the parties could come into Court and say . they were not even on speaking terms. He had no doubt the arbitrators would do their duty, but Mr Macfarlane being deprived ..the apportnnity of giving his version of % affair must benefit Craig's case. From tEwircnmstances the Bench would conclude that if Craig did not bring the case it afforded _0 an opportunity he longed for. Looking -the charge, was it a reasonable one ; was ({'"reasonable that Macfarlane should offer to give a written guarantee that 'if Craig committed the murder he would he would not be found guilty, or if tried he not be found guilty, or if found guilty he should get a pardon. That was what Craig alleged. The Bench must look on it as the proposition of a lunatic. On Craig's own showing they were on such friendly terms that he bequeathed all his property to him without any condition, and that the proposal of a written guarantee should be made in this case was manifestly improbable. Setting aside the written guarantee Craig's charge simply was'that Macfarlane, while talking with Craig about his grievances, had said " Oh, if he resists shoot him," and everybody acquainted with the common proceedings of life knew .thatsuoh a statement might have been made in a casual way by any one. The learned aransel-proceeded to discuss at length the motive Macfarlane could have had in inciting to snch a crime. The motive set up by the prosecution was absurd. Mr Macfarlane had aU through acted professedly aa trus tee for Mr Craig, and everything tended to *ow that he would have been most benefited by endeavouring to lengthen than shorten his life. He then spoke of the of Mr Andrew Craig's evidence, especially dwelling on the unlikelihood of his laying kept such a proposal secret wm his own family if it had been "we, and of his having himself purchased a revolver prior to the conversation with Mr ™rlane, because, as he said, be ™wf that young Harris had been mg about with one at Wangopoua. $__ re Sard to the evidence of Major Keddell EE lorthI orth very Httl«- I* was said by the prosecution that the relations of the parties E™T fchat notes had n°* passed between »em other than that which it was obliged ___t e .wn_s en in attempt to influence the E-«_ 8 i Such was not'the case, for they SJ*Zl c:' 1S_ fcera whicfc the defendant had o f?ul toMa 3or Keddell after the disposal Si; -? a Sain8t Craig, and they were all :sXsV he? o* re«Pectful tone, and there fflf- * Shßhteßfc indication of any im- SHf. n U?_ e being brought to bear. Xi nna^ ded t0 the incredibility of the «£«__*'■ _vlden°e, Mr Hesketh called ■PJ the Bench to dismiss the case. man. se!_5 e!_ rose and remarked that a great feiend - Wions raised by his learned Ben e w S-^'the consideration of the Bench v a I but only forthe jury. Allthatthe /ocie !__„ "_ f^ider was whether & prima Mr w! il been sworn to in evidence. At 6£ Urt tben. adJourned for half-an-hour. _ "nips y* of that time their Wor- I seat ' and all the parties I Wcom.T^* 11^ he and his colleague I °° evident • c°ndusion that there was I *»»i S„\£ gM.Sfc the defendant, and the I Jn th« „ ersfote dismissed. 1 of Coßts ' raised °y Mr j *$etionZ Court "ded they had no juris- I * nSSS?*B4 what was the intention Zi ci *»ges? ecutl°n-respecting the other two 1 - R fi ßaid th, at the 7 would be proceeded Lisfter_hp-WGuld Bhow their Worships I ww/ c was no evidence. He did not aW i.the Bame justices wished I '** Part he -o-a the other charges. For * He«t_ti "not wish to compel them. I■■, >^ tienri. • Baid H his learned friend il^yCsert.,lll.llß insinuations he must I __-** __! attention of their Worships I V^£lfVl der the 141 st section of I SJnsticJ^l he Relieved that any other __ H had T.P eacc would have done so, ift^W iTj mined to near- out the ; ; "*« w was perfectly ladlfftwnt

to whether that u power was used or not. He believed lie had said nothing that he was not compelled by his duty. If he had he was very sorry. After some further cross-firing, it was ultimately settled that the other cases should be heard on Monday next.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

r~\ -kit . day. Xlie Manukau put two shots into the North face going towards the Cure in the foot-wall branch of reef to-day, and had a very fine show of gold after each.

Ihe Crown Prince got 151bs of rich specimens this morning from the winze in -No. 2 reef, which is down forty-eight feet. I hey resumed sinking in the main shaft to day, and gold showed in the stone bioken out of the branch lode in the main shaft. The Whau is reported to have got 2 cwts rich picked stuff during the night. Sales: Old Whau, £6 12s 6d, £6 16s, m 15a; sellers, £7. Coliban, 10s. Cure, 14s 6d. Central Italy (second issure), 4s 6d.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

COROMANDEL,

This day. The Union Beach finished retorting last night from the crushing of 650 lbs. of speci mens, which yielded 540 ozs. 12 dwts. of gold, which was banked this morning at the National Bank.

3 p.m. The Union Beach have had another good haul of specimens ; gold still showing.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

FLOODS AT NAPIER,

A MAN NAMED BRITTLE DROWNED.

NAPIER,

This day. The rivers to the North are greatly flooded.

A road contractor named Brittle was drowned up the Pohui river, on his way to Napier. He was washed off his horse when in company with Mr Hart, of Tarawera, who was unable to save him. Brittle leaves a wife and family. The river Tuataekuri overflowed its _anks owing to heavy rain which has been falling during the late three'days, and has flooded at Pakowhai and Waitangi.

WELLINGTON.

This day. The audit warrant case, between the Pro vincial and General Governments in the Court of Appeal was concluded last evening. Their Honors reserved judgment.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day.

The adjourned licensing meeting yester day was held for the renewal of licenses. The Dunedin Club Hotel was refused, as there was no public lounging accomo-odation. Edward Dudley, the applicant, had only re cently pui chased the goodwill of the house, and had spent several hundred pounds in renovating. A petition signed by 592 per sons, including justices of the peace, mer chants, bankers, etc., was presented to the Court, praying it to reconsider the former decision in refusing the renewal of the license to Tattersal Horse repository, but the Court declined to do so. Great sympathy is felt for the proprietor, who had promised to provide good public accommodation if a license were granted.

CHARLESTON.

This day.

. At Charleston at half-past seven last even ing a very large and beautiful meteor was seen over the township. It made its ap pearance from the south-east of zenith, travelled with great velocity, being visible only about twenty seconds. The meteor was comet shaped, and left but little trail. It exhibited all the colours of a rainbow, and eventually burst over the sea exactly in the same manner as a concave rocket. The light was so glaring that momentary panic ensued, many thinking that a fire had broken out. The effect was visible as broad daylight.

*_____ _W-__¥3C*ra WtA% THtJESBikf, MAY 14, fflL



WANTED, a General Female Servant.—Apply Mrs Irvine, American Store, Edwardes-street. _ WANTED, Purchasers for Cottage and other Pionafortes by Broad wood and Sons, of London. To be seen at Mr Dowden's, No 129, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family: references required.—For address apply Evening Stab office. WANTED, a respectable steady Man as Porter ; references required.— Apply at once to Eushbrook and Bridgman, Draper, &c.; Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable strong Lad as an Apprentice.—Apply to Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Upper Queen-street, next Army and Navy Hotel. ■- WANTED, an experienced General Servant; good references required. Wages, 16s per week.—Apply for address to Mrs Seymour, Greengrocer, 69, Queen-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Men's Linen-faced Collars, Women's and Girl's Stockings, in wool and cotton, Men's and Youths' Socks Tooth Brushes, Combs, Assorted Perfumes, &c., at 6d ; Stay Busks, 2d each ; Boot Laces, 4d per dozen • Wool Sacks, from 3d : Earrings, 4d per pair; Scarf.,' *c° °f rom 3d -J. GREEN, 53, New Market. WANTED, an' active Young Man to wash up and assist in Kitchen.—Apply Dunningham and King, Governor Browne Hotel,. Hobson-street. WANTED to PTTECHASE, a good Cottage Piano.—Address at once to L, Stab Office. ■ WANTED, a thoroughly respect able Servant as good plain Cook and House maid ; part of the washing done out; wageslss^>er week Also, an experienced Man nt» .7"}° :naerstands°GardeninS ; references ggjf (^Jg£. second house below the Wesleyan Chapel ioppo_.e side), Grafton Koad.- .. WANTED, a good steady Ccnfi positor. Constant empVment -Apply at the Advertiser office, Thames. ;"- WANTED, two good Finishers and severtl Ben'chmen f ß ood wages and constant employment given.-Apply Black & Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert-Btreet. W~ ANTED, Apprentices and. Im provers to the Dressmaking.-Apply tame- i diately at Baxter's Store, Newton. WANTED to .SELL, a Freehold House and large productive Garden, within a short distance of the Ponsonby Koad on tneuij side. Price. £200.-Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street. : . WANTED, a Boy to read Manu ic_p.-Ap_4y»tth«M_aoa_-.



—>■ " __________^™ WANTED, a competent Womahlto keep shop, and mpxk and serve up goods in a Dyer's Receiving Office ; good references and steady habits required. — Apply at Edgar's, Dyer. Office—lß, Shortland-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Charles Davis, Hardinge stree _ off Victoria-street. WANTED, a steady competent Baker to proceed to Gisborne. Passage paid. —For particulars, apply to Mr Minetti, Baker, Hobson-street. ALADT accustomed to tuition, is' desirious of a few Music Pupils. Terms mode rate.—Address Miss -Teale, Grey-street. TX7"ANTED, a General Smith.— » v apply to Geo Leahy, Ship and General Smith, Etna Forge, West Queen-street. ANTED, a Girl about 15 years of age to assist in Housework.—For address apply Si* b office. WANTED to PUB CHASE, two Schooners, from 60 to 150 tons Register.— ! Geo. W. Binney. WA NTBD to C HARTER, Vessels for the conveyance of Timber to Lyttelton and Dunedin.— Geo. W." Binney. WANTED to LET, in Ponsonby Boad, a Business Site, close to the three lamps. Price J. 90, including the back jallotment.— Apply to "W. F. Hammond, Architect and Surveyor, S-ortland- street. WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant.—.Apply Mrs Calvert, ■ Mount St. Mary. WANTED, ar_ experienced single Man to tske charge of a country General i Store ; must have good reference.— Apply Morton Jone3, .No 1, Queen-stieat. WAJNTED, a General Servant.— Apply at this Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-strset, between 10 and 11 a.m. to-morrow. WANTED for a young lady thoroughly acquainted with household dutlos, needlework and the nursery, a Situation in a respect able family where she would be treated as a member of it. • Apply Mrs Fowler, corner Edwurdc and Queen streets. WANTED, a good domestic Ser vant —Apply at Colonel McDonnell's resi dence, Parnell, between 10 a.m. and 2 pm. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply Mrs H. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent. A GENTLEMAN, lately from India, wishes for Employment as Clerk or Accountant. Is willing to enter at a small salary. — Apply X, Star office. WANTED, a strong Boy to work in a garden.—Apply Star ollico. W* ANTE D KN OWN—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.,_at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—Tho under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cut and Ujncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house -street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. _ G. WINSTONE. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-strects, £v on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Spokes, and Bed-turn Felices, &c, _c, alwayson hand. WANTED, Purchasers fpr HOBART TOWN POSTS and BAILS, 6ft and 6ft PALINGS. Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to -__RCHARD & BROWN, Mechanic's Bay. WANTED, a Bedroom for a gentle man, In a respectable place, conveniently situated.—Apply, stating terms, to H. 8., Stab office. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hoiue Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _c.,&c., at the sowest market price, at his _ ards, Custom-house treet. 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 and Hand Machines by the undermentioned first-class Makers, viz:—Britannia, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Gresham, Dolly Varden, Little Stranger, Weir, Reliance, Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis. .Needles for all Machines. Oil and Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED KNOWN that I have a lot of Bargains. Pearl Barley, about 40 bags, 61bs for Is; good Rice, 3d per lb ; Raisins, 4__ ; Currants, 6d ; Corn Flour, 8d ; Pickles, 8d and lld per bottle; 25 boxes of Light Weight Candles. lOd per lb ; Plaid Matches, 6s 6d per gross ; SO gross of Harper Twelvetree's Washing Powder, 6d per dozen, 5s per gross; Day and Martin's Blacking, 6d per dozen ; 600 tins Sardines, 7d per tin, 6s 4d per dozen ; 60 dozen American Axe Handles, must be sold, only 1C J each, or 8s per dozen ; 6000 assorted Envelopes, 4 dozen for 3d ; Dinner Plates, 2s 9d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozen ; Cup.i and Saucers, without handles, only 4d ; Cupi and baucers, with handles, Cd and 8d ; 100 gross of Boot Laces, 2s 2d per gross ; Light Blue. lOd per lb, B_dby the box; Sauce, 6d per bottle ; Black Lead, 8d per lb ; Eggs, Is 8d per dozen, 17s per gross ; 300 boxri Figs, Is 4d per box, 12s per dozen ; Tobacco, 3s per lb.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street, Pioneer Cash Store. JJ" OTIC E. I hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the Adjourned Licensing Meeting, on the 21st instant, for a TRANSFER of the LICENCE I now hold for the ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL. Newmarket, to JOHN SCEATS, late of the British Hotel. " . ROBERT T. ROACHE. Auckland, May 13,1874. NOBTH SHORE.— To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. FOE SALE, a four-roomed Cottage, centrally situated in Cook-street.—Apply to H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen street. ON S A L E By the Undersigned NOW LANDING EX WONGA WONGA -30 tons Warrnambool Potatoes, . A prime sample. GEO. W. BINNEY. AEBEABS OE CITY RATES. City Council Offices, Auckland, May 18,1874. Notice is hereby given that no person will be entitled to be enrolled on the new Burgess Roll and to vote in elections of Councillors occurring while ____aoU is in force, unless he shall before or on th.c iSSnext have paid all Rates-^^e^come payable by Wm on W»v rateable property within the <W' F, BRODXE, lowa Clwk, I



■ «rpWA HOURS AT HAME." CITY HALL. , EVERY EVENING AT EIGHT.. KENNEDY'S SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Admission—Fro_t Seats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back Seats, Is, Commence at eight o'clock. Children in arms not admitted. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EACH EVENING. THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. QNEHUNGA INSTITUTE. THIS DAY (THUBSDAY), 14th INST. Last Appearance in New Zealand of MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS, THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTE' Assisted by Mdlle. Jeannie Rekel, Mrs Mitchell, Sig. Cecchi, and Mons. Rekel. SPECIAL PROGRAMME. SEE HANDBILLS. Admission, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. GLO R I OU_5 SUCCESS OF IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! IXION J IXION 1 IXION ! THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, MAY 14, B E N.E F I T OF THAT fOPU.LAR ACTRESS MISS CLARA STEPHENSON. IRISH DIAMOND! Margery MiBS Clara Stephenson IXION! Ixion Miss Clara Stephenson. I3T Positively last night but two oi the Company. a M I T H' s ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL COMBI NATION OF ENGLISH ARTISTES, Engeged the past season by Mr Smith in London and on the Continent, expressly for the Australian colo nies and New Zealand, have arrived per Wonga Wonga. Due notice of their first appearance will shortly appear. P. H. KIRBY, agent. pHOEAL SOCIETY. A Choral Society AT HOME will be held on THIS (Thursday) EVENING, 14th Instant. Tickets may be had at Messrs Upton _ Co. W. BRIDSON, Hon Sec. rj.o AND SEE MACKINTOSHES PATENT WATERPROOF INVERNESS CAPES. SAMUEL COOMBES, 80, Queen street. TT A,T E YOU SEEN MACKINTOSHES PATENT WATERPROOF INVERNESS CAPES? SAMUEL COOMBES, , 80, Queen st r-'e et. O. 2 EOYAL ALBEBT ORANGE lodge. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORROW (Friday), at 7.30 p.m., at the Lodge-roem, WeJlesley-.treet. "Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. FOUND, a responsible looking KEY, apparently belonging to a Safe.—The owner cau have it by paying this advertisement. FOUND, a small black and tan TERRIER DOG.—The owner can have the same by applying at this office and paying expenses. «C_ T A ND A R D," K_> GISBORNE. We have this day been appointed AGENTS for the above, and intimate that Advertisements are received at this office for the Standard and forwarded promptly. The Standard has a wide circulation, and is a good advertising medium. REED _ BRETT. "TV E V I T T GUNMA X E R, j Desires publicly to THANK those friends who assisted him at the late fire, and also to give notice that all runs left for repairs were saved REMOVED to No. 4, New Brick Building, Welles ley-street West.. TjlIBE! EIEE! EIRE! j. P. KING, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has Opbnkd a Shop in VICTORIA STREET E.AST, Four Doors abovk th_ Gb_.hound Hot_l, Until the New Premises are built, where all his celebrated MEDICINES AND WORM POWDERS May be obtained as formerly. O~HUROH OE ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNEL AUCKLAND. Established 1855. Head Master—James Adams, 8.A., Member of tht Convocation of the London University Clasatcal Master-^Rev Joseph Bates Drawing Master-Mr 3.0. Hoyte,. AtaUt«..Ma.Ur~M*C.J\A_l_w»_ _hl _«_*•* IWltMAptUil. I



rr ' atkins, In calling attention to A LARGE STOCK 0- NE¥ AUTOMN AND WINTER GOODS, Wishes to state that he does net 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 RETIRING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mere attempts to -trade on the credulity of the Public, and are duly appreciated as such. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low as csn bs 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, &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 WINSEYS, From 6_d, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE OT BLACK SILKS, JUST OPENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave gereral satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lld per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6d per yard Very Superior, 3a lld, 4s 6d, 4s lld, 6s lld, up to 7s 6d, 241 n. 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 MANTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. A HEAVY STOCK . OP . ' 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 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, 2a 3d per j 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. All 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 GOOD 3, Both Imported »,nd Auckland Made.. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. Cheap TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. * BOY'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MKN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &0. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &c. H. ATKINS, Late Hay 4NP Honbyman, 1 < '



T COS/tIAVE & CO *J • having cosiileted Extensive Alterations an approvements in th_r Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR ' SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continent* Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is called to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fot Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Grear Durability. ~ The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese. Silks (plain and figured), Plain "and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)l J. COSGRAVE _ CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, .Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss.checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c. &c, in all the new shades PRISTS. Cambrics, Jaqonets, IJrilliarits, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, _c., &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings. —c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas ' Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. AUSthe New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c _c TTNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays. Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth G.anadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, 1 In Great "Variety. Brack Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Doe, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c. , Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in aU the new styles Boys" Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes; Dress White Shirts, plain and fancy fronts; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs. Scarfs, &c. &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelongl Sydney, Nelson, <_c., &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character aa THECIIEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES rpEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. The usual Monthly Meeting will te held on SATURDAY, the 16th instant, at 2 p.m., at the High School, Symonds-street. Mr W. J. Edwards, of Newton, will read a Paper on " The Training of Pupil Teachers." _,--,-~-,~,- HENRY WORTHINGTON, Secretary. m O BUILDER 1£ TENDERS will be received up to noon oi MON DAY, the 18th instant, for Making and Fixing Counters and other Fittings rcquir-.d in the several departments of the Post Office and Custom House Building, Shortland and Fort-streets. Plans, _c, at my office, Queen-street. > EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, i Etc., Etc., Etc. THE Subscribers will sell at tbe Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, . „, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising — Six Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs, Cheval Glass, Chc-ts Drawers, Chi_onniers,Bedsteads, Wash stands, Iron Cot, Chairs,. Tables, Clocfcs, Dinner Crockery, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 18. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1873-4. GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, EARRINGS,' LOCKETS, DIAMOND RINGS, SEWING MACHINES, GOLD GUARDS, AND ALBERTS, &c, &o. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr M. Marks, Pawnbroker, Queen-street^ to sell by auction on Monday next, 18th instant, at Eleven o'clock, The following Unredeemed Pledges :— 1873 March 1291.. 29...Pair Gold Earrings April 1519... 15 ..Gold Cameo Brooch 1708...26...Wedding Ring and.Keeper May 1807 ~ 2...Silver Watch 1919... 9...Diamond and Carbuncle|Pin 1966...13...5i1ver Gilt Brooch and Earrings 2036...17...Quadrant 2133...24... Wedding Ring and Keeper 2164...27 ..3 Gold Pins 2230...31.. Gold Locket June 2338... 6...Lady's Gold Lever Watch and Gold Chain 2375...10...2 Gold Rings 2376...10...C010nial Gold Ring 2396... 11...Hand Sewing Machine 2408...12...Quadrant 2409...1?...5i1ver Lever Watoh 2450... 16.. .Gold Brooch 2499...18...G01d Necklet and Locket 2550...21...Lady's Open-face Lever Watoh July 2706... 2...Pair Gold Earrings 2772... s...Silver Lever Hunting Watch 2774... 5...G01d Signet Ring 2826... 9...G01d Locket and Gold-mounted Hair Chain 2842...10...5i1ver Hunting Watch and Long Gold Chain 2898...14...5i1ver Geneva Watch, Albert, and Gold Key Chain 2905...14...G01d Ring 2907... 17...Silver Hunting Watch 3003...24...Green5t0ne Brooch and Earrings, 1 Gold Links, Gold-mounted Greenstone and Silver Alberts 3015...22...L0ng Gold Chain and Diamond Ring 3037...23...G01d Necklet and Cros_f, Gold Locket and Slide, Diamond Ring and Diamond Torqucise Ring July 8058,,._4„.G01d Neoklet Rod Cross 3039u.28u,Ck_d Brooch, Earehigs. &M _ Rings 8044,»a4,„2 Gold Ring.



3124...29 ..Set of Gold Studs ■ „_. . 3140...30...G01d Albert and 2 Gold Signet Rings Aug. 3187... 2...Silver Watch 3248... G.. .Pair Gold Solitaires 3249... 6...Silver Hunting Watch and Gold Albert __. .. 3251... 6...English Silver Lever Hunting Watch 3255... 6...Lady's Gold Ring 3260... 6...C10ck 3275... 7...2- Wedding Rings 3309... 9...Pair Gold Earrings -_._. ---3353...12...Lady's Gold English Lever Watcß and Gold Chain 3366... 12...Silver Verge Watch 3420...15...G01d Bin?, Clasp Locket, Key, &c, &c. ' 3429...16...5i1ver Geneva Watch and Gold Albert 3444...16...G01d Brooch :-452...18...5i1ver Lever Watch 3548...25...5ewing Machine, " Defiance 3595.T.26...G01d Ring 3619...27...G01d Locket and Broken Gold Chain 3653...29 ..Pearl and Diamond Ring Sept. _ y -3766... 3...G01d Cameo, Brooch, and Ear* rings 3781... 3... Silver Geneva Watch 3881... 16...G01d Pin' ' .. . 3958...18...Lady's Fine Gold Flat Necklet 3975... 23 .. Gold Locket -___~ 3980...24...5i1ver Lever Hunting Watch, Gold Albert, and Locket 4071...26 .Gold Mourning Ring, set with diamonds 4130...29...Pair Gold Earrings 4140...29...G01d Ring and Gold Locket Oct/ __. . ___. , , 4254... 7...Silver Lever Hunting Watch, Gold Albert, and Silver Watch 4287... 8...G01d Signet Ring Oct. 4387.. .14.. Gold and Pearl Ring 4114... 15...2 Gold Rings 4443...16...5i1ver Geneva Watch 4461 ...16...20 plated Forks and 6 Spoons 4483 ..17...G01d Pin, Ring, Brooch, Petti coat, &c. 4531.. 20...Silver Lever Hunting Watch 4622...24...G01d Albert ~ -4649...25...G01d Keyless Watch 4658...25..." Defiance " Sewing Machine 4685.. .27.. .Plated Fish Knife and Fork 4797.. .30.. .Pair Gold Earrings 4780...30...5i1ver Geneva Watch and Albert 4784...50...G01d Brooch 4786...30 ..Pair Gold Earrings 4790...30...G01d Signet Ring 4793...30.. Lady's Gold Ring 4800...30...12 books of Gold Leaf Nov. 4833... 1.. .Wedding Ring and Keeper 4839.., 1...2 sets of Gold Studs and Gold Ring *' ■ " x 4840... 1...0 pen-face Gold Lever. Watch 4850... 3 ..Flute 4890... 4...G01d Necklet and Locket 4972... 7...4 Silver Dessert_ Spoons and Sugar Tongs 4988... 7 ..Pair Gold Earrings 4994... 7...Silver Lever Watch, Gold Albert, and Qaeen Anne's Guinea 5002... 8...G01d Pencil, set of Gold.Studs, and' Gold Ring 5077.. 11...2 Gold Rings ' Feb. *'.•'__._., 621... 14...Silver Lever Hunting Watch 691... 18...G01d Bracelet -4928...24^..G01d Watch, Gold Albert, and Diamond and Ruby-Ring / 1873-4 July __ 2970...18...5uit of Clothes and Vest Aug. 3425... 16...C0at and Trousers Sept, 4007...23...Tr0u5ers And Vest 4065...26.. Winsey Dress . 4073.. .26.. .Coat 4119...29...5i1k Patchwork Quilt - Oct. 4307... B...Bundle of Clothing 4550...21...81anket, Quilt, and Boots 4556...29...5i1k Dress Piece 4759...29...Dre5s 4772...29...3 Coats and^ Shirts 4807...31...8und1e of Clothing 4827...31...Knitted Curtain Nov. _ 4996... B...Shawl 5070...11...5 Shirts and Blanket 5294...20 ..3 pair of Trousers 5315...21...Tr0u5ers and Vest 5420...25...Knitted Curtain. 5467...26...5i1k Dress 5487... 28. ..Dress Dec 5559... 1...C0at and Vest 5576... 7...8und1e of Clothing 5782...11...Dre5s Coat 5840... 16.. Bundle of Clothing 5867. .17...8und1e of Children's Clothing 5873...17...80 x and contents of Clothing 5883... 17...Knitted Curtain 5903...19...C0at, Curtain, &c. 5958...23...8und1e of Clothine; 6026...27...Qui1t-and 4 pieces of Clothing 144... 7!.. Suit of Clothes, Boots, and Hat 164... 7...Dress and 6 pieces of Clothing 233...12...C0at 240... 12...3 remnants of Silk and 2 Alpaeaa 250...'12...C0at and Carpet Bag 323.. .15.. .2 Blankets, 2 Chemises, and Pillow 450...21...Great Coat ,",_,'_. _ 475...22Z72 Blue Blankets, and Waterproof Sheet 670... 31...C0at Feb. 703... 2...5i1k Dress 705... 2...Coats 721... 3...Suit of Clothes FRIDAY, MAY 15. AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Friday, at 12 o'clock, Gates _ Grand Stand Bar Cards, and Booths. Table of Fees for Admission will be fixed by *_• Stewards. TO-MORROW, -11 O'CLOCK A.M. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALES, MARKET HOUSE. POULTRY— Eowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, &c. A GOOD POINTER. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN STREET, 1 O'CLOCK P.M. PRODUOE—Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Beef. Pork, Cheese, Butter, Flour, Bran. GROCERIES—Tea, half, quarter-chests, and boxes ; Rice, Currants, Fish, Whiting, &c, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 4__ EFFECTS— New and Second-band Sewing Jkacoihe 2 Large Milk Cans, nearly new . New Suits of Clothes, Men's and Coats, Hats, Caps, Trourers, Wft.BjrprpQf (._.t§ Shirts, Ta__ Cloths, ft.*' & AT*S VK, Auotionwr. 1 '~.■'. ' ..