I n rt rarv. hen i'evlewing tbe skin contetnpoii"j» c] aus in every com exhibited »y attemp ted, that she had PfSed herself as a thorough master of establunea u of M instrumentSf and tWs rt-Hot travel on the "Last Rose that she aw ful]y j oining with our o f Summ ■_ . this O pi n ion, we must confess contemporary m Clauam j ffQt well travel toa?w ntce alone and yet command the °a Sftion of lovers of music. Mdlle. Rekel successful than ever with her songs. STr Sfing of the pretty song, "The t? fne of my own Heart," was one of the Stest musical treats we have enjoyed in •Tii a■Tf we may be permitted to make AUC^on toY lady we ,vould urge the »3£ of * number of English jntrodnctu.^ we may a( jmire the beautiful Sodies of sunny My. the songs of Britain ?ome home to the hearts of an audience m a iv + no mere musical composition, how *ay nerfect, can. We feel all the ever. i, n fsdence in making this suggestion m 1 dv who has shown us how capable she •° % tfivin" new beauty and power, and of "ISr ™& new deptllS °f feelin Stllose Swe already .love and admire. We Sst confess, while well knowmg our J+. may be considered vulgar, that we tr the simple English song which Mdlle. lTirpl "are with such grace and effect last ° { 0 j,er brilliant operatic selections Eh appeal more directly to the cultured wm There is, a^er a^> an inner !!Lr a harmony of thought and feeling, m?. ' from association that surpasses the arising, pleasure of the cultured ffi£f^K?™y*hatmay in itself bTsShatharsh and discordant sometimes «oin7 ft nower over the mind that more re- SsScould never obtain The wild music of the bagpipes, distasteful to one who does not associate it with the rugged hills and heaths of a homeland, sways the true Highlander as no martial strains from the Coldstream band couM do. The suggestion, we have made to Mdlle. Rekel we also urge-npon Mons. Eekel wl^se master ship of the pianoforte would h, e more warmly appreciated if displayed i^ familiar compo sitions rather than in brilliant fingering that dazzles an amateur Vith its difficulty but fails to stir his HO ul. Mons. Rekel's pianoforte solo night, " Has sorrow thy young days ?" was undoubtedly the most sur^egsfnl of his varied per forman;.^ and claims merit for beauty as v.ell as brilliancy. Signor Cecchi was in Very eood"~voice and gave various selections from the Italian opera in the style of a true artist. Mrs. Mitchell also acquitted herself with her usual grace, and the repeated applause that greeted her efforts shewed that amidst the brilliant coterie bar ster ling merits were not overlooked. The company appear again at the City Hall this evening, when, we have r.o doubt, new beauties will appear to please the cultured and uncultured ear alike, and open up new fields of melodious delight. The geason will, we learn, be a very short one, so that the extensive repertoire of the artistes is not likely to be exhausted by their nightly performances, we would therefore urge all who appreciate true music to attend.

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

CAMBRIDGE.

This day. The Oxford Troupe have done a success ful business in Waikato.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

PETTY ROBBERY OE A FRIEND.

MINING NEWS

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day,

At the Police Court to-day John Masterg ud Thomas Lloyd were sentenced to six months each for petty larceny. It appeared from the evidence that Masters and his wife and Lloyd went to Mrs Shaw's house, to con dole with her on the death of her husband. She was absent and they went to a room from which was missed next morning four anti taecassars, gold locket, brooch, chain and two vases. The anti-macassars were after wards found in Master's house hid between the lining and roof. The Magistrate strongly commented on the contemptible nature of the crime. The Crown Prince broke through to the engine shaft driving of No. 3 reef, and has a fair show of gold. The Golden Calf had a nice show of gold to-day in the stuff from the bottom level. The crashing is improving. ■ Kelly's (Albion) tribute will finish crush "Jg fifty tons to-day, and have a good aver se yield. Sales have been made of Caledonians at£9; Alburnia (double issue) £5 ; Whau, £4 15s « £417s 6d; Ruby, 7s 3d; Coliban, 9s 6d ; we, 10s; City of London, 21s ; Tookey, »&; City of York, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, and 2s 3d; wd in Hand, 22s 6d.

THE NATIVE MEETING AT ROTORUA.

PRESENTATION OP MATS.

BPEECHES IN FAVOUR OP SEPARATE GOVERNMENTS.

A EUROPEAN PALLS IN THE BOILING WATER.

ROTORUA,

TV. ... This day ■ue great native meeting on Tuesday was n % adJourned until Wednesday. J n Tuesday the presentation of mats and nAv Taon kakanus to James Mackay, Esq., 2 T SBIS, YouQg. Bennett, Cowan, Tait, gother European residents waa the chief Th° Uv° ne thousand natives were present. Wr, gahuruhura and Pokai s Poke iQ "r 01 leasing land and speedy settlement. Mackay and Young thanked the J*m on behalf of the gentlemen present. ««bb Mackay, Hamlin, Young, Halse, TifT re PreseQfc the Government. «"j lamaki Kapua is Ml of natives. fcl gTT nl tendencjy of 'the speeches is fo^arate Governments for Europeans and H B »I 0? eail ' cooking food, fell into the Cowan 7 ??' ? ud was badly scalded. Dr "" « attending him.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Pet P resa Telegram Agency.]

BLENHEIM.

Chaju t> , , - This day. Wy v6LS edwood>a stablea were burnt Win. y morning- There, were no

ARGARETTA GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY.

fr^y vLmS!?^ meetiDg of the above "NTJ "£«*»«»« afternoon, Captain "\UWQluur, The secretary, Mr

Browne, read the Directors' report and balance-sheet, the latter shewing that the company's income had been £1 044 s c i . expenditure £1,218; leaving a credit balance of £25 8s Sd It was resolved on the motion of Mr W O Wilson, seconded by Mr Waters—"Thai the directors of the past year be re-elected including Mr Thomas Kussell, now absent trom the colony. It was also resolved that Mr Heath be re-elected as auditor to the coni- Panv- A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting, which was of a most unanimous character.

ALBURNIA GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED.)

The annual meeting of shareholders of this company took place to-day at the New Zea land Insurance Buildings, Mr T. Macffarlane in the chair. The directors' and managers' reports and balance-sheet were submitted°and adopted. The report stated that when Mr Wiggins took charge he found, to use his own phrase, '' the mine practically worked to an end "—in other words, the levels then opened appeared to have been exhausted of payablejjstone.s Shortly afterwards, however, an entirely new leader was found in the in termediate level, worked upon, and tested with a payable yield. Operations were imme diately commenced on this, and have been continued up to the present time with satis factory results. (Another new lode has, within the last month, been discovered by Mr Hall at our lowest lerel—gold-bearing and intact to the surface. In addition to these new lodes, the present manager has cleared out some of the old drives, and has beon rewarded for his trouble by finding several blocks of ground standing, from which he expects payable returns. The mine may now be said to be in thoroughly good working or( Jer ; the same may be said of the battery. Mr Hall's report explains what has been done with a view of working our ground from the Whau drive. Ihe directors' regret the result, but as there is likely to be abundance of crushing stuff obtained in our own levels we can afford to wait for a more favourable time to renew negotiations. The directors' see the neces sity of contributing a fair share of the cost of extending the Sons of Freedom tunnel, ■which would give him back 3SO feet to the Alburnia ; but they did not feel warranted in incurring the expense while the Company was in debt. Should the good results ex pected from our own workings be realized, the directors willjcontribute their shaie to this importautj work. Owing to the continued dry weather the company's battery has been idle almost since the summer commenced, only one crushing having taken place since Mr Gribble's resignation in October last. A large quantity of stone has now accumulated, and when rain comes continuous crushing will be carried on. An arrangement bus just been made with Dixon's No. 1 and Rose and Shamrock Com panies for the use of their level, for the piir pose of working th.it side of tho mine, the quartz from which will be crushed at the Ballarat and Clunes machine. The combined force of the two batteries will be required for this company, and the directors feel assured that the results will be most satis factory. The "balance-sheet shewed receipts : gold, £5,756 14s 9d ; premium on sale of shares, £41 19s 8d; balance to new account, £2,832 15s 3d. Total—£B,63l 9s 10cL Ex penditure on mine and battery, £5,951 12s 5d ; dividends, £1, 955 10s. Mr W. C. Wilson was unanimously re elected director of the Company. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 ss. National Bank —sellers, 72s S.B. Insurance, sellers, 525. National Insurance —Buyers, 345. Union Sash and Door Co.—£B 10s. Alburnia, (new) 4Ss. Ditto (paid up)— Sellers, 525. Caledonian—£9 5s ; buyers, £9 ; sellers, £9 ss. City of London—2ls ; buyers, 21s 6d ; sellers, 235. Golden Calf (new issue)—los, 10s 3d. Qgg Nonpareil—6s. Crown Prince—l9s ; sellers, 203. Cure—los, 10s Gd ; buyers, 10s Gd ; sellers, 11s Gd. Thames G.M.C.—Buyers, £3 3s. Ruby—7s, 7s 3d, 7s Sd, Bs, 10s j buyers, 103 ; sellers, Us 6d. Otago—Buyers, 13s 6d. Italian, 2s. Old Whau, £4 17s Gd ; sellers, £4 17s Gd. Coliban—los; sellers, 11s.

THAT MOSQUITO.

BY THE AUTHOR OP THE " FROG."

When nature's beauties fade from sight, And lines of mountains gleam afar, Beneath the lamp's uncertain light I read the Evening Star. And when I'd rest with conscience clear That foul mosquito stings my ear. Still be it mine to conquer fate, Or patient bear unconquered ills : To pay the Education Rate, And swallew Cockle's pills. But when I would in dreams repose That foul mosquito bitea my nose. At length sweet sleep my senses seals ; Then that mosquito pegs away Until the early sun reveals Another glorious day. Then that foul insect flies from sight Lite other thieves who fear the light.

#ME UYEKIire STAB, Wi-XftTESBAiT, AMIL 2d, Sjl£



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee 1 both delicious and strong. Brown Barrett, A Co. Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any cofleeon account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note ?he brands. Sold at almost every grocer eatablish ment in town and province.—rAdvt.l TENANTED to PtTECHASEJSound W Beer Hhis.— Apply to "Bi.-^r," statingprice and quantity, Mrs Colls,' Servant-" itegistry Office, Wakefleld-street. _____ WA N T E D,!by a Draper in the Country, an experienced Person to take charge of a Dress and Mantlemaking Department; must thoroughly^understand the cutting-out and general gto e s n. as Tl Vaile!^persfQu/en-stree^Aucklan^ WANTED a smart respectable Boy as message boy for this offlce.-Apply to the Publisher. WANTED, a good General Servant for an Hotel at the Thames.-Apply at the Comggal^Ho^Sh^tland-street. m o W N OP TAURANGA. Wanted to Purchase, TOWN SECTIONS. High Cash Price given.-A.pply "Commercial," Post-office, Taurang;. WANTED.for an hole! atTauranga, a Good Cook; also, »Bk <****"& &o- Apply to-morrw morning, between 9 ana iv o'clock, to T. MftJky, Qaeen-sttettt



WANTED, a Female Cook; also a Housemaid for the country. Good wages. —A.pply Market Botol, Queen-stivet. WANTED, a Plumber.—App]y to A. & W. Craig, Hobson-street. WANTED, a KitcbenMa^ Apply T T at St, Mu^go Cafe. " ' WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply Mrs T. H. Sajith, next Loggie's, Old Market Place. WAINTRD, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs C. A.. Harris, Vranklin Road. T¥fANTED, a Man to Erect a * * Fence.—Apply at once at the Mechanics' Institute, WA^ED to LET or to SELL, two six-roomed Eloupes in the Graf ton Road. TSvery convenience.—Apply Wm. Payne, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a Partner in a first class Manufacturing Industry (to extend its operations). Rare opportunity. A nr<n of business habits may realise an income of £00 a month.—Apply to George Sibbin. f) 7ANTFD, two good Plasterers.— » V Apply to B. Mahoney, Architect. WANTED, a General Pervant.— Apply to Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street. WANTED, a Situation (in town) by a steady Married M*n ; used to Horses and Store Work.-Address W.W., The Willows, Al: crt-street, STOPKM AN WANTF.D; must have good references. —Apply to Messrs Hunter and Nolan, on next Wednesday, at 11 a.m. WANTED, the Ladies that called at, the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to purchase SEWING MACHINE 3 when I was out of them to f:all again. I have now the incst extensive assortment in Auckland, consisting of Foot »n rf Hand Machines by the undermentioned flrst-claPs Makers, viz:--Britannia, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Gresham, Dolly Varden. Litt'c Stranger. Weir, Reliance, Little" Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis, p- etdles for all Machines. Oil nnd Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. WA NTED, t hoemalcers to "Work at Bench, and two or t!iree Apprentices.— Apply W. Parker's London Root J-'actory, Wakefhld street. TO BOOTMAKEBP. — "Wanted three or four Berchmen : also, three (food Closers — Apply Blitck and Co., Aberdeen Root Factory, Albert-street. WA NTED.two good Bootmakers.— Aj<ply Blue Boot, 25G, Queen-atroet. -C. Rrookes. WANTED, a Youth; one with a knowledge of French Polishing preferred to learn trie Trade in all its branches.— J. Coffcy, h obson-strcet. WANTED, Purchasers for HOB ART TOWN POSTS and RAILS, 6ft and 6ft PALrNGS. Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to ARCHARD & BROWN, Mechanic's Bay. ANTE D, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Eopo, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at B ATT YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market. Queen-stroet, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED KNOWN—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.,£nt Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. i WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Rashes, Loors, Mouldings, iiroad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the iowest market piice, at his "Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, the general puhlic to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and W akefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowtst rates. Bricks," Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, &c, alwayson hand. r\KAK£I NATIVE EESEEVE. The exclusive right of Shooting over the above Reserve during the Season having been given by the parties interested to His Excellency the Governor, all Persons not duly authorised arewarncdnot to trespass upon said reserve with l)og or Gun. "■""" JOHN SHEEHAN, Pro Native Owners. Auckland, April 30, 1874. IE EOBEET FEATHEKSTOV who was discharged from the Police Court yesterday, will Call at this office, he might hear of something to his advantage. fk/T AT, JUNE, JUL T. W. RATTRAY'S Establishment will CLOSE at half-past 5 o'clock p.m. (Saturday's excepted) during the above Winter months. X ew Zealand House, 66, Queen-street. r\RANGE INSTITUTION A Special Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 0, at 7.30 p.m., at the Lodge room, Wellesley-street, Auckland. Members of the Grand Lodge are requested to to be in attendance. B7order W. MASTER. April 28,1874. TU" O T I C E. The Time for receiving Tenders for FOUR STEAM LAUNCHES for the Colonial Government is EXTENDED to the 21st May. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Customs, Auckland, April 29,1874. FOE SALE, ex Brigantine .Flirt, from T ytteltou, 800 sacks OATS, now landing. . -D. H. McKENZIE, Custom-house-street. are requested and will X be received until NOON of TO-MORROW, Ist May for the TRANSHIPMKNT and DELIVERY of RAILS and MATERIAL from the Ship's side in Auckland to the Kaipara Railway Terminus at Hawkins' Point. Particulars may be seen at the office of Mr Morton Jones, Auckland. JAMBB STEWART , Resident Engineer. April 30, ISU. MEETING- of the Albert-street Church and Congregation on FRIDAY, at half-nast seven o'clock, at the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Aseociation, NoT at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, as previously announced. ( J, T. WARLOW DAVIES, M.A., Miniate*.



TO LET. House and Shop two doors from Mr Brittain's, Chemist, Victoria-street. Kent, 12s. NOETH SHOKE.—To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M. Befd, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.-Apply O. Mays, iSortli Shore, or at office of tnis paper. BO ABD and RESIDENCE for two gentlemen in a private family, ten minutes' vp'kfrom Queen-street.— For address apply at Stab Office. FOR &ALTS, easy distance by land or water from the city, a desirable Ji'state of about f>oo acres, with comfortable residence and out buildings; above £3000 have been expended on it. Upset pij ce> £ ; half call : half mortgage; Stock, &c, at a valuation. Pbivatk reasons for selling.—George Sibbin, Corner Mart. "\TOTICE OF BEMOVAL The undersigned h?s MOVED from his late place of business to the New Building, erected by Messrs David N athan & Co., opposite the Post-office, Short laud-street. JAMES C. SHARLAND, Chemist and Druggist. TTNITHD MHTHODIST FREE U CHURCH SABBATH SONG, Junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. A 1* ew Service of Pawed Song, entitled, " Bunyan's Holy "VVar,' will be given in the Chapel on FRIDAY EVENING, May 1, the Proceeds in aid of the Library. A.rmisMon-Adult", la; Children, fid. Doors open at 7 ; to commence at 7 30. FOR SALE, the Yacht LILY, 7 tons. Price, £25.-Apply to J. Tailor, Kxceliior Boot Factory, Queen-street. WA.IKATO SPORTING COMPANY. PHEASANTS I PHEASANTS! JOHN BUUD, Agent, Stall 10, Market. Phensan's received dully. Families and Hotels supplied, upon leaving orders, witli any quantity »t lowest rates. JOHN BURD, Agent for the Waikato Sporting Company. A UCJJLAND SAVINGS' BANK. ESTAHLISHKD IN 1847. PIIK.KIDENT : HIS EXCELLENCY TUB GOVERNOR. VioK-PiusinifKT : WILLIAM BATTKAY, Ei-.q. Tlio BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYM ENTB Monday From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday .. .. .. •• ~ » Wednesday .. ■• •• >< >> Thursday .. .. •• •• >» >> Kilday .. >. .. And to receive Money only on Saturday cveniiigs from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 5 per ctnt interest is allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. TyE NEVER HAVE SOLD INFERIOR GOODS AT HIGH PRICES. It has always been our pleasure and practice to supply FIRST-CLASS TEAS AND GENERAL GROCERIES AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. Our present Stock of PURE IE AS and GENERAL GROCJtRIKS are selected with gie/it care ; bought In the lowest market. The quality and price will givo fu'l satisfaction to every Customer. FLOUR AT MILL PRICES. GOODS DELIVERED. FRENCH & CO., IMPORTERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, MARKET STORE, 252, Queen-street, Auckland. T O. O. F., M. TJ. } A. D' _JL# *— ANNIVERSARY BALL of Fountain of Friendship Lodge, Lome-street Hall, on MONDAY, 25th May. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Stewards— T. P. Miller, P.G. Owen Mahon, E.S. J. Tapper, P.G. Geo. Atkinson, P.S. H. E. Rogers, V.G. Heigh way Bro. Tickets 10s Cd, may be obtained from the above Stowarde. GEQRGE ATKINSONf Secretary mo SCORIAMASONS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 6th May for Scoria Foundations in Queen-street. PlanS '&C-atmyRICHARDKEALS, Architect. FRATEBNAL HOME AND PIONEER LODGE. The Open Lodge Meeting will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-strert, on FRIDAY EVEN ING May 1. A Musical and Literary Entertainment will be held FREE to the Members of the Order and the public. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 7.45 p.m. OVAL ORANGE LODGE NO. 2, ROYAL ALBERT. Roval Arch Purple Chopter intended to be held on Friday next is POSTPONED till FRIDAY, the Bth May, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. OTAGO GOLDMINING OOM PANY (REGISTERED). The half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Insurance Buildings on THESDAY, the fith of May, 1874, at 3 y.m Business : To receive the Directors' Report and Uriance-ahßOt. Shareholders are reminded that the 14th CALL of Is will be overdue on the 30th inst-WILLIAM FLOOD, Acting Manager, 85, Queen-street (nest National Bank), April 24, 1874. TO LBT, Good Business Premises for General Store, Butcher Shop, or Bakery, with good oven—Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street, TO BE LET, the Balcony Blue House, near St. Matthew's Church, Wellesley street, furnished or unfurnished (17 rooms) for a large family or as a private boarding-house. For particu lars apply to S. H. Webb, Music Saloon. N.B — Pianofortes and Harmoniums for sale at low prices ; abo tuned in town and country. IjiOß SALE, a Three-roomed - Cottage, in thorough repair, with Garden and Well; price £60.—Apily "W. Hatfleld, Spring Bank, Po&SQnby Aloud.



piTT HALL. Glaus-Rekel Coxcerts. Director Skinob. Biscaccianti. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and ! ady Fe gusson, His B.onor the Superintendent, His Worship the Mayor, Captain Simpson, and Officers of H.M.S. Blanche. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Third Appearance of MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS, THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTS, Assisted by Mdlle. Jeanne Eckel, the Charming Young Ptima Donna ; Mrs Mitchell, the Popular Local Vocalist ; Signor Cecchi, the Eminent Tenor ; and Mons. Rekel, the Renowned Pianist and Composer. Box Office at Mr Upton's. A dmission—Front Seats, 4s ; Body of Hall, 3s ; Back Seats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30. commence at 8. Carriages at 10. p HOE A L HALL. TJKDEE THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCEL LENCY THE GOYEBNOE AND LADY FERGUS SON. AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the Funds of St Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell, on SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1874. Conductor—Hon. Seymour Egerton. Doers open at 7 30 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission- Front Seats, 4s ; Back Seats, 2s. Tickets may be obtained at Messrs Upton's and Wayte's, Uueen-street; at Mrs Vaughan's and Mr Kobinson's, Parnell. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Welleslet-stbttet. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1874- May B—OPENING MEETING, City Hall. Chair man, Bis KxcellcDcy the Governor the Right Hon Sir James Ferguson, Bart. Addresses by His Honor tlie Superintendent, J Williamson, JKsq ; Rev Dr Wallis, Beir W. C. Oliver; J. 0. Firth, Esq , A. Uoardman, Esq. May 20-"Progress and Chemistry of Artificial Illumination, with Experiments on various Lights. Oases, &?.."— II. A Severn, Esq. May 20 -" Woman's Influence and the World's Weal"—Rev Alex. Reid Junes—"The Tongue—lts Use and Abuse"—Rev G. H. Turner June 2G—" The Approaching Event-Transit of Venus"— Theophilus Hcale, Esq. July 17—" The Manuscripts of the New Testament —Right Bey Dr Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. July 24- " Water"—Dr J. R. Nicholson Aug 14—'' The Proper Place of the Sabbath in Christian Ethics"-Rfv i> Bruce Aug. 28—'• Superstitions"—Rev C. M. Nelson. M.A, Sept. 18—" Music—lts various Notations and Modes of Teaching"— Rev Jc hn Crump Fept. 25—" Science among the Cinders—A Giate lecture"-Rev P. 11. Cornford Oct. 16—"The Man"—Yen Archdeacon Maunsell, L.L.D., President. Tickets for the Course— 3s each (to admit bearer and lady). Commence at 7.30 p.m. To be had of Me sirs Upton and Co, K. Wayte, G. T. Chapman, and T. Turrtll, Booksellers, Queen-street; of the Members of the Committee, and of the Libiaiian of the Asso ciation. OTEAM SEEVICES. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 27th April, 1574. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until noon on SATUBDAY, the 6th June preximo' for the performance of the undermentioned STEAM SERVICES during the twelve calendar months com" mencing Ist July, 1374 : — 1. Auckland to Whangarei 2. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Wangaroa, and Mongonui 3. Auckland to Mahurangi, Matakana, and Kawau 4. Auckland to Wade, Orewa, Hot Springs, and Puhoi 5. Auckland to Tauranga and Ohiwa 0. Auckland (Queen-street Wharf) to Stokes* Poini 7. Shoitland to Ohinemuri 8. Kaipara (from Railway Terminus at Helens \ille) to Port Albert and other settlements 9. Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu 10. Onehunga to Port Waikato and Raglan ; and to Kaipaia and Hokianga 11. Tauranga (To Papa) to Katikatl. Conditions of Contract and other particulars can be ascertained on application at this office. JOHN SHEEHAN, Provincial Secretary. A UCKLAND FOOTBALL CLUB. il The Annual Meeting of the Members of the above Club will be held at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, on FRIDAY. Ist May, at 5 p.m. Business: Election of Officers, Adoption of Rules, &c. A full attendance is specially requested. H. WHITAKER, Pro Hon. Sec" YKTATERPROOF TWEEDS 2s WATERPROOF TWEED \ 2s Gd WATERPROOF TWEED, 3s THE BEST VALUE IN AUCKLAND J. M. McLACHLAN, 218, QUEEN-STREET. FO UN"D, a Newfoundland Dog. The owner can have the same by paying ex penses and applying at Mr Albert Griffiths', Grafton Road. FOUND, a large Newfoundland Dog. The owner can have the same by giving its description ard paying expenses. It not claimed within seven days it will be sold.-Apply X, Stab Office. _ DEVONPGET LITEEAEY SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of the Member of the above Society will be held in the Church of England Sunday School-room on THURSDAY, the 30th April, at7.3op.m. BURGESg> Hon. Sec.jg 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 6d. Tickets may be had at Wayte's, Queen-street; and at he Post-office, Newton, , ....,._ UOKLAND HARBOUR BOARD CADSTSHIP. Mr WORTHINGTON. Master of Auckland City East School, will undertake to prepare Candidates for the Examination^of harbour Boards Cadetship, to CO held in July, Xetms.on application*



TT ATKINS, In calling attention to A LARGE STOCK ov NEW AUTtiMN AND WINTEE GOODS, Wishes to state the* he does not intend to resort to any RETIRING, CLEARING-OUT, orIXPIKA 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 can be legitima tely charged by any House In existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Merinoes, Winseys, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, Wool Plaids, &c, &C THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the CHOICEST IN AUCKLAND. THE FRENCH MERINOES From Is lO^d per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper ' than last year. THE vVINSEYS, From C?d, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE or BLACK SILKS, JUST OPENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lid per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6dper yard Very Superior, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, up to 7s Cd, 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 MANTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. A HEAVY STOCK OF FLANNELS 5 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS 1 A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Coloum. A capital Assortment. Crewdaon's, Horrock's and all makes in CALICOES, at a small advance on Cost. CHEAP WHITE SHEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. SOin and 90in wide, in plain and twilled, 2a 3d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. These are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS J Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland In Medium. Super, and Extra Stiper. 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 OP NEW GOODS, Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK g OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. Cheap TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. BOY'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &o. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &o. H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeyman*



r . T> ABQ, US 10 IS IS, AA|\ V JD FBOM LONDON. NOTICE 10 CONSIGNEES. All Claims against above TigM«*££££! in duplicate at our office sho™<"ia awce*. noon on MONDAY next, or they wm recognised. NAT HAN & CO., Agents. A UCKLAND^ARTILLERY -CJL VOLUNTEERS. It is notified that the Members of th\abore> Corps are called upon to deliver tip such Anns ana Accoutrements as are in thsir P^^^uVJdaY Militia A-moury during the week> °* °nx c pnncss- EVJSNING next, May 5, at the Dnll-stieo, .rrmi, treet> E. HfFEATON, Captain Commanding A.V.A. TO BE LET OR FOE SALE, a new six-ioomed Cottage in St. George s Bay Road.-Apply to CH URTON, Must's Buildings. . TO LET, a five-roomed Cottage m Nelson-street, near the Gas Works. -Apply to f. A. White, Sbortland-street. mH E LATE F I B E* The Public are 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^ST-CLASS POR TE A.ITS as in my late studio. JB3T Note the Address— G. R ED F E RN, PHOTOGRAPHER, QLEBN-STBIET, Opposite the New MA_ng2Jf fT^O BPOBTiSMEN & OTHERS. Wanted to Sell by thT^ndersigned-50 first-class Canaries and Goldfinch Mules, 1 Pointer, and 1 tetriever The above all bred from imported Prize Stock-F. H EYRE, near Union Sawmills, Mechanics' Bay. *________ TO LET, a Shop in the best part of Queen-street.— Apply to ASHTON & SON ; Or> GEORGE SIBBUN. EIVATE BoTb^D AND RESIDENCE. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room, &c. Teems Moderate. MRS A. FOSSETT, HAEBOTJS VIEAV HOUSE, SHOaTL * ND-STBEET. -pnr O T I 0 E. All persons are herewith cautioced against Cutting or Removing Timber from Allotment Ko 177. Parish of Takapuni, and known as Stratford's Farm, Hell yer's Creek. ARTHUI > D . STRATFORD, THOMAS FISH, Chemist, Princes-street. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALES, MARKET HOUSE. POTTLTEY—PowIs, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, &c. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN STREET-, 1 O'CLOCK P.M. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Butter, Flour, Bran, Pumpkins, Bacon, Pork, 14 casks Superior Canterbury Beef. Pears. ~ GROCERIES—Tea, Rice, Salt, Caster Oil, Herrings, 20 tins assorted Lollies. &c , &c. _._„.,,„„„, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS— New and Second-hand, Dress Pieces, a large Lime Screen, but little used, 2 English made Perambu lators. , R. AETH UR, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAY 4. BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENTS, NEWMARKET. rpHE Subscribers will sell at the X Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th May, at 12 r ° ° °The following ALLOTMENTS, situated at Newmaiket, Russell's subdivision, corner of Kyber Pass and Onehunga Roads, opposite the Government Quarry: — Lot 3, Section 2—37 ft to Parnell Road Lot 12, Section 2—Corner of Parnell and Domain Roads Lot 22 Section 2—33 ft to Newmarket-street Lot 13, Section 1-Corner of Newmarket ana Short-streets .-.'•, Lot 14, Section 3—33 ft to Newmarket-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 4. FEENSIDE, OHAUPO, WAIKATO. FARM OF 870 ACRES, DWELLING HOUSE, OUT-BUILDINGS, &c. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Captain B. A. Rtoh to offer for sale by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-strett, on Monday, May 4, at 12 o'clock, His "Valuable IMPROVED FARM at Ohaupo known as " Fernsidb," containing about 870 Acres, situated in the' Parishes of Te Rapa and Ngaroto, county of Waikato. This farm ia situated at the junction of the Hamilton, Cam bridge, and Te Awamutu Roads, to which it has road frontages, and is within three miles, by a good road of the landing on I the Waikate River It is well watered by two creeks, nearly the whole of it is sub stantially fenced and subdivided into Paddocks, and about 400 acr«s are perma nently laid down in grass. The buildings comprise an eigLt-roomed House, well finished, Stable, latore room, Workshop, and Outbuildings. Two acres around the House have been laid out as Garden, Orchard, and Vinery. N.B —Intending purchasers are requested to in spect the Property. Further particulars can be obtained from Captain Rich, on the property, or from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 1. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. IRON TANKS, D.B. X GUN. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fnrt-street, on Friday next, Ist May, at 11 o'clock, An Assortment of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, D.B. Gun, 5 lion. Water ■ Tanks, &c, &c. SAMUEL COqiiANE & SON, Auctioneers.