EL. TOUCHING BAZAARS.

(To the Editor of the Eveninu Star.) Sir,—l took note of an advertisement in the locals respecting a projected bazaar for the benefit of All Saints' Church, and being some what opposed to this sort of thing I felt rather disposed to decry it as altogether inadmissible as a church source of revenue. But it occurred to me I might be •wrong, so I decided to dot down the pros, and cons, in the most unprejudiced frame of mind, and I beg to forward them for your publication or waste letter box. Let us look at the thing dispassionately. Do these bazaars conduce •to good ? Are they inevitable systems of taxation so long as our present disgraceful church organisation exists, or is there truth and justice in the universal lamentation from our Dan to Beersheba that the church gives us no breathing time to recover one financial depleti^-^y&K.e it makes another onslaught upai^tSuV Sympathies ? Primarily the church ougiSt to be altogether independent of these fictitious systems of exaction. We do not like to subject our religious standing to the' decisions of the religious barometer which regulates character in the eyes of the pro moters of these things. We dislike to say " no" to the collectors, and in fact we are so enslaved to public opinion that we are afraid to put it into the power of any one to say, " Why, what do you think, Mr A., one of the richest stores, refused to give me a shilling —stingy old fellow. Is it not a shame ?" Then as to the intermediate processes con nected with bazaars. None of us like to see the wife and daughters daily bothering with diagonal and rhomboid pieces of colored silk or cotton, or plying the ceaseless tatting and knitting needles when we have accustomed ourselves to think that they are our goods and chattels, and must laugh, sing, talk and work only for us ; and that by the introduction of these industries those nice and delicately cooked tit-bits which were always pre pared for us before this bazaar work came to the house are now no longer provided upon the plea that they have no time. These, sir, are enormous evils. Talk of sacrifices for religion's sake. Who can estimate the amount of sacrifice that man endures who is made subject to these trials, simply to pay some foolish outlay incurred by building a church. Then there crops up another objection to these bazaars. They appear to me to lower the dignity of the church's standing, as they manifestly pro claim the weakness of a faith that is obliged to resort to such questionable expedients for its maintenance. These, sir, are some of the prominent evils that have hitherto decided my opposition to church bazaars; and having examined very carefully what might be said on the other side I proceed to ttate the defence. "Are these systems of taxation inevitable?" Confessedly, taken in the ab stract, it appears a great anomaly to rely on wordly allurements as appropriate levers for the attainment of spiritual blessings. A vital faith necessarily would need no external stimulant for the exercise of its fullest zeal for spiritual purposes. But when such vital faith does not exist —where there is merely a chaotic amalgam of worldly-mindedness and religious respectability, and the residuum tending to the acceptance of what is pleasant rather than what is good—we must utilize such an amalgam to the best possible purpose we can apply it. Hence there certainly appears to be a prima facie case for a bazaar. Secondly, That the church ought to be inde pendent of these fictitious systems of obtain ing money. The defence here appears simple and sufficiently just. Are we able to support our churches without resorting to these and similar appliances ? There is a very vague vapid character of expression found among a certain illiterate and irresponsible class that we can do without the church. I cannot say that I am of that opinion, but I suppose that these men have educated themselves to a system of thought made expressly to legi timize their wrongful and vicious proceed ings j but the bases of churchism are gene rally speaking too deeply grounded in the hearts of its members, and too prominently marked in the life and conduct of every truly Christian community, to need proof for the necessity of churches and ministers. Granting this, how can we support them is the question ? Except in very populous localities church offerings and pew rents can effect compara tively very little even to adjust the diffi culty of ministerial remuneration. What then can be hoped from these sources tq clear off accumulated and accumulating liabilities ? Under the present very defective system the chief support of the church falls very pressingly and unjustly upon a limited proportion of the residents, the larger number being indifferent to the discharge of their duty in this matter. The Press very blandly tell us " that there is little comparative want where the church is conducted with appro priate zeal and earnestness, but we do not find this zeal and earnestness reciprocated on the part of the great bulk of the congrega tions, and hence the financial difficulties of the churches. Evidently the remedy for this is a more general and consistent spiritual teaching. Multiply churches and Bupport ministers, and the duties of the gospel pro clamation will gradually spread around us, undermining our present dishonored state of comparative heathenism. Now in regard to my opposition founded upon home inconve niences. May it not be a subtle selfishness that would exact all the care and sympathy of a household for an individual want ? If we look at this plea in a Christian point of view, or even on lower ground, that of human dignity of character, there will not hi many husbands and fathers who will range themselves with these modern Nabal ites. If we habituate ourselves to value women simply as goods and chattels, a creation made specially for our service, I do not see much truth in our vaunted righteous ness in having as a Christian people paid twenty millions for the abolition of slavery abroad, while we insist upon its perpetuation at home. It is very true that these bazaars do entail considerable expenditure of both 'time and means, but having once determined our course of action as-responsible to God for the righteous appropriation of that which He has given, all this sacrifice ceases to be viewed in any other light than that of the conscientious and cheerful discharge of a positive duty. There is, I find, one point omitted which is charged against bazaars. It is said that they are inconsistent with prac tical religion because they give encourage ment to small peculations—to the spirit of gambling, and to a familiarity between the Bexes which ought not to be indulged. These are grave charges. Can they be sustained ? I think not. Is it a necessary consequence of bazaars that a generous ardor to provide ftws|giggie support of churches should be coi^te^into an approach "to small pecu lations. The seller and buyer are both equal to their mission, and meet on equal terms—the seller impelled by a spirit of righteous zeal for a good cause, the buyer fully conscious of the little verbal decep tions that are put upon him And as to the charge.of gambling it is not a necessary sequence that participation in a raffle creates a Bpirit of gambling. A certain number of half-crowns are required to make up the just value of a certain manufactured article too expensive" for individual apportionment. I give my half-crown as an earnest of my wish that the article should be disposed of for the good of the cause, There is no neoessity for he excitenwat of gambling propensities. lam

merely a helper to make successful the zealous labor of others. And lastly, as re gards the charge of undue familiarity of speech and manner on the part of the seller, can this be laid to the charge of bazaars? It would be strange indeed if a few hours of public association could undo the training and habit of long years, and I take it as a general rule that when we do find such ex hibitions of feminine abnegation it is the rule of life &nd not the exception, and there fore is not a wrong chargeable to a bazaar. And now, sir, having weighed evidence I will give my verdict. Is there anything that can give greater legitimate pride to a husband and father than the consciousness that those who are most dear to them are occupying a portion of the gifts imparted by God to the honor and glory of his name ? Can there be a more ennobling sight, one more worthy of our admiration and respect, than that of wife and daughter accepting the office of common petitioners, subject to its legion of mortifying incidence of comment and refusal—consent ing to the exaction of forethought and time —to the exhaustion of uncomplaining labor —to the anxieties and cares of disquieting hopes and fears—to the sacrifice of the truly feminine existence, —in order to place the church of God in such a position that its efficiency may not be marred by want of funds—or its dignity assailed by the taunt of the infidel, that profession and not practice is the great virtue of the christian. All honor and respect to such women, they are in deed and in truth the glory of the man. Having thus dotted down what appears to me to be a fair statement of the bazaar ques tion I feel bound to give my verdict for bazaars." X.

QUEEN'S REDOUBT. — FIRING FOR CHAMPION CROSS.

The firing for the Champion Cross, pre sented by Captain Porter and Lieut. Diviani, to the Pokeno Rangers Rifle Volunteer Com pany, came off on Saturday last, the dis tances being 300, 400. 500 and 600 yards ; five shots at each range; no trial shot. Some good shooting t\as made by some of the young men, Corporal M. Gallery and Volunteer T. McGinity keeping very close together. At the 600 yards Gallery passed McGinity, and became the winner of the Cross by two points. It is a veiyhandsome silver Cross made by Mr Schwartze, of Auck land, towhomgreat credit is due for the work manlike manner in which he tured it out. After the firing the Company paraded for their monthly inspection by Major Lusk, and the district prize money was paid. The Pokeno Bangers took five prizes—two for the Com pany and three to the Cadets. After parade Captain Porter paid the capitation to both men and Cadets. Last night (Wednesday) the raffle for the celebrated racehorse Bis mark. the property of Mr William Crosbie, came off at Mercer,—No. 94 ticket, R. J. Davidson, being the winner. 45, thrown by Mr H. Thomas, of Ngaruawahia, for R. J. Davidson.— [Correspondent.]

AMUSEMENTS.

CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS.

The alarm of fire last night had a damag ing effect upon the various city amusements. The fire-bell has a kind of magical influence over the people, and sets every pair of legs in motion, even wooden legs cannot be still. The minstrels' entertainment was delayed half-an-hour beyond the advertised time, as some of the minstrels rushed down Queen street to the Waitemata Hotel to secure their luggage, which they thought might fall a prey to the fire. About nine o'clock the house began to fill, and a very cood audience was at length gathered. The first part of the programme was admirably performed, and the several sentimental bal lads sung with great taste. Mr E. Amery gave "Let all Obey," and Mr Rockefeller "Mamma, where has Baby gone?" in a most acceptable manner. The latter gentle man possesses a splendid alto voice. "The Bells" were lively and varied. The "Water melon Man" was a lively nigger performance, and though the piece itself contained no merit beyond its utter absurdity, Mr Kelly, as the hero.created a large amount of diver sion. One of the most attractive performances of the evening was Mr Rockefeller on the banjo. THE CIRCUS. The Siamese and Asiatic Circus Company of performers made their bow to an Auck land public in their large marquee erected on the new Market reserve. The success usually attendant upon an opening performance was marred in consequence of the excitement caused by the fire in Queen-street, which drew crowds from the entertainment. The attendance, however, was very fair, and the performance was enthusiastically received. The first part of the programme consisted of feats of contortion by a Japanese group of juveniles, and were much applauded. It is next to impossible to convey any idea of the positions they assume in their acts, and which undoubtedly must be seen to be realised. The opening scene was succeeded by the " grand entree," in which an effective display is made by a highly-trained stud of horses'. The various evolutions were gone through with great precision. The introduc tion of two Lilliputian ponies afforded considerable amusement, and developed the highest training and obedience under the hands of Mr Burton. One of the ponies evinced considerable sagacity, and caused much laughter by jumping over the ring instead of a three-barred gate. An exhibi tion on the balancing pole was a marvellous illustration of the laws of gravitation, and was succeeded by a performance on the tight wire and feats of juggling. Altogether the entertainment provided by the troupe bids fair to command public patronage. A grand mid-day performance will be given for the convenience of schools and families at half two to-morrow. FOLEY TROUPE. This excellent troupe was equally success ful last evening with their character songs and general scenes. The brother and sister were much greeted in their humorous repre sentations. Mr Le Page on the trapeze^ and Mr Herbert in his vocal capacity, also re ceived a gratifying share of commendation, while the "boneless boy" excited the wonder of the audience. MRS MITCHELL'S CONCERT. The consternation caused by the fire last night was felt at the North Shore, and con sequently Mrs Mitchell's excellent concert was not so liberally patronised as it certainly would have been had the fire not have broken out at the time when people are generally pre paring to pass the evening at' some place of amusement. The programme was a good one, and exceedingly taking in its general character,-and the ballads and comic pieces were well rendered. The singing of Miss Gertrude James was much admired. This lady has a very sweet voice. We are glad to learn that Mr D. Burn has offered'the ball gratuitously to Mrs Mitchell, who has pro mised to repeat her beautiful entertainment to-morrow evening. PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY. The ladies and gentlemen forming the Ponsonby Musical Society will give a grand secular concert this evening, which will be generally attractive. The programme is in two parts, containing selections from the music of Auber, Balfe, Verdi, Weber, and others of the world's composers. Several glees will be sung in th* course of|the oven

ing, Balfe's celebrated song of " Margaretta" and X eller's " Exile ;" also, Glover's beauti ful duet. "Why do I watch the lone, lone, deep." We believe therefore that this will be one of the bestconcerts yet given.

TELEGRAPHIC.

THE FIND IN THE BLACK ANGEL.

TH$) MANUKAU CRUSHING.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day,

The Black Angel struck gold in a big reef in the bottom level to-day, at a point where the shot of gold from the 116 feet level was expected to come down.

The Watchman cut a reef in the cross-cut, and has a good show of gold. The lode is a foot thick.

The Bright Smile battery is out of repair, and the company has engaged 20 head at the Tararu battery. The Manukau had good gold from the south face to-day, and will have a partial retorting this evening. The specimens crushing is showing splendidly. The City of London's trial crushing from the City of York end is showing better than any stuff hitherto crushed from the mine.

Long's tribute (Tookey) crushed 25 tons for 260z. 7dwts. gold. The Pumping Association's water is down 40 feet. The pumps are throwing an immense river.

Sales—Caledonian, LlO ; Whau, L 3 10s; Watchman, 6s 6d to 6s 9d ; City of London, 32s ; City of York, lis ; Exchange, 18s.

TAURANGA.

This day.

The Pretty Jane arrived at five o'clock. She left at nine last night with several pas sengers for Auckland, and a cargo of produce and Tauranga beer. Mr Firth Wrigley is first favourite for the Town Board Cup.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

WELLINGTON,

Friday,

Mosley's Price Current states that the Customs duties collected in the port of Wel lington in June was £9,092 against £7,404 for 1873. Stocks in bond on June 30 show an increase in the month of 50 quarter-casks, 500 cases brandy, 500 cases geneva, although the clearances have been large. Exports for the quarter ending June. 1574, amount to £70,495, ditto corresponding quarter, 1873, £58,67G, the difference being in flax valued in 1873 at £14,824, in 1874 at £549. The export of this article in 1873 was exception ally large. Striking it out both returns show an increase in the export of ordinary articles. Bank returns for the quarter will show an increase of about two millions out on loan upon amount out of June, 1873.

PORT CHARMERS.

Friday.

The ship Dunedin was spoken by the tug Geeloug off the Heads last evening after a passage of eighty days from Greenock and eighty-two from the Scilly with five hundred immigrants. Fourteen deaths had occurred. She passed on to Lyttelton with a fine S.W. breeze.

WELLINGTON.

This day.

Flour—Oamaru, £13 12s Gd, £14 9d ; Can terbury, £12 ss, £13. Wheat-milling, none ; chicken, 4e, 4s 3d. Oats, 4s Del, ss. For milling maize, Gs 9d, 7s. Potatoes scarce, ss, 10s. Bran, Is 4d ; pollard, 7s : cheese, 7d, 7Ad ; butter, 2s ; hams—bacon, 7d, 8d ; fowls, 3s Gd per pair ; turkeys, 8s ; ducks, ss.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day.

Wheat, 5s to 5s 3d ; oats, 4s 9d ; barley, 5s 3d to 5s Gd ; flour, £12 to £13 ; butter, Is Id to Is 2d ; cheese, 7d to Sd ; potatoes, £4 ss. The above prices are f.o.b. at Lyt telton

DUNEDIN.

This day.

Flour, £12, to £12 10s; oatmeal, £23 ; pearl barley, £25 ; bran. £5; pollard, £G chaff, £6 10s : hay, £6 6s ; potatoes, £4 10s; carrots, £2 0s J oats, 4s to 4s 2d ; butter, Is 2d to Is 3d ; cheese, Gd to Bd.

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Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, nextlsa** d^ gTONE> %/f RS. R. & SAND ELL, JjA. of Wakefield - street, requests that all ACCOUNTS owing to Mr yandell be Settled within Seven Days from ibis date, or they will be handed to a solicitor fur recovery. Mrs B.S.S. also rotifles that all Accounts against Mr .Sandeii. be sent in immediately. Ist June, 1874. PAINTING AND FAPJbItHANG ING—FBK.DEUICK OR'KENbegs to intimate to the public of Auckland that he is prepared to execute orders in all branch^ of the above trade cheaper than any man in Auckland.—Newmarket July li, 1874. OWN OF ON E HUNGA HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Batepayers of this district will to held in the Choral Hal', onehunga, at 730 p.m ,on MONDAY, tin 20th July. 1874, to fix the Rate and elect the District Boa d and Auditors. T. It. GILMAN, Chairman. PRIVATE BOARD AND RKSIDKNCE. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room, &o. Terms Moderate. MRS A. FOSSETT, HARBOUB VIEW HOUSE, SIIORTLAND-STKEET. pRjNCE of walp:s THEATEE. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY, UNDER V.ICK-HEOAL PATRON AOK. The Management of the above Company (which has made a highly lucccssful tour through New Zealand) have the honour to announce that they will give a Grand Subscription Season of twenty-four nights. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, MONDAY, JULY (J. When will bo.produced Wallace's most Popular and Romantic Opera MARITANA. MARITANA .. .. MISS ALICE MAY. Cast of Character: The King of Spain .. .. JJrB Levison Don Jose Mr T. 11. Ralnford The Marquis .. .. .. Mr Howard Vernon Don Cresar De Bazon .. Mr Henry HaUam ! Captain of the Guard .. Mr C. Lester TheAlcade Mr Wilkinson I Lazarillo M ss E A. Lambert The Marchioness .. .. Miss Florence Howe Tier Guest Miss B. Hams MARITANA I. .. .. MISS ALICE MAY Peasants, Soldiers, Villagers, &c. Subscription List and Box Office is now open at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. Stationers, Queen-street, where a Plan of Theatre can be seen, and seats reserved in advance. Terms of Subscription : One Packet, containing 24 Tickets for Dress Circle, transferable .. .. .. £6 10 0 One Packet, containing 24 Tickets for Stalls. transferable ..£440 Prices of Admission : Dross Circle, 7s 6d; Stalls,' ss; Pit, 2s 6d. FULL GRAND BAND, GRAND CHORUS, AND CORPS DE DALLET. Conductor .. Mr G. B. Allen, Mus. Bac, Oxon Leader .. .. Mons. A. Fleury. NOTlCE.—During the Opera Season every Opera will be produced with entire New Scenery by Mr J. S. Willis and Assistants. NEW GRAND DRESSES, NEW APPOINTMENTS AND EFFECTS. Cloak-rooms, with Attendants, will be provided for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen. Doors open at half-past seven ; Opera to oommence at eight o'clock. Carriages'may be ordered for 10.45. Business Manager .. .. Mr William Evans General Agent .. .. Mr M. L. Raphael /STT T V HAL L. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, JULY 3. - IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT CALIFORNIA MINSTRELS, IN THEIR Grand Entertainment OF MUSIC, MIRTH, AND MELODY- Roars of Laughter at Sutton's Comic Act,— FIRST BOUND FOR JOHN. Screams of Delight at Kelly's WATERMELON MAN. Unbounded Applause at Rockefeller's BANJO SOLO Ejaculations of Delight at the Beautiful BALLADS of CampbfcU, Mayor, and Amery. The Unanimous Verdict of the Public— THIS IS THE BEST MINSTREL COM PANY THAT HAS EVER VISITED NEW ZEALAND. Cards of Admission :-Front Seats, 4s ; Children 2s Second Seats, 2s 6d; Children, Is 6d. Bad Hoots IS Doors open at 7.15 ; performance to commence a 8 o'elQCjs- Carriages may be ordered for 10.15. -G. W, ROCKEFELLER, i . >» ' ' Business Manager. I %



mmmmaammaaaammmwaaaaaaaaaaa pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE, j i FOLEY'S MAGNET TROUPE. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, JULY 3, Grand Fashionable Night! Last Night but One ! BENEFIT OF MASTER JOHN & MISS KATE FOLEY. , Under the Distinguish"d Patronage of the AMERICAN CONSUL & BUITE AN ENTIRE NEW PKOORAMME, in which MASTER JOHN FOLEY, The Star of the World, Assisted by MISS KATE FOLEY, Messrs HERBERTE, Lb PAGE. FOLEY, WILSON, and the Wonder of the Woild. THE BONELESS 'BOY. GIFTS ! GIFTS! GIFTS! Come To-night for your Gifts. W. H. FOLEY, Lessee and Managei. MAMMOTH PAVILION, MARKET RESERVE. IMMENSE i. SUCCESS—HEARTY RECEPTION OF ALL THE ARTISTES. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, JULY 3, Second Grand Perfoimance of Til a GREAT SIAMESE and ASIATIC CIRCUS Numbering 40 Star Artists, including Male and Female Equestrians. • LILLIPUTIAN PONIES. TRICK HORSES. Assisted every evening by the world-renowned SIAMESE JUVENILE TROUPE, Numbering 13 Artistes, Male and Female, in their Wonderful and Extraordinary Performances. CRAND MID-DAY MATDSEE, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) AFTERNOON, Commencing precisely at 2.30. CniratEN Halj-pkick to all Parts ADMISSION: Reserved Chairs, 4s ; Second-class (carpeted), 3s ; Third-class Scats, 2s. WM. BURTON, Agent. EV 0 NPGRT HALL, NORTH SHORE. •concert. MRS MITCHELL begs to announce that in con sequenco of the Fire in Auckland on Thursday Evening many Ticket-holders were unable to iattend her Concert; it will therefore be repeated on SATURDAY, THE 14th INST., When their Tickets will be available. Admission—Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Conceit at 8 p.m. AUCKLAND EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION, AT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS. LECTURES : The first of a series will be delivered by the Rev Archdeacon Maunsell on TUESDAY, July 7th, at 8 o'clock ; subject: "Toil Triumphant." The chair to be taken by His Worship the Mayor, \ P. A. Philips, Esq. ,_ , . m Tickets of Admission, One Shilling. To be had of Messrs Wayte. and Upton & Co. The Net Proceeds to be given to Charitable In stitutions. „ __„ W. J. HAVES, Hon. Secretary. TNDEPENDENT ORDER OF JL RECHABITES.S.U. % HOPE OF AUCKLAND SENT. The Quaiterly Meeting for the election of offlcois, receiving the Quarterly Balance-sheet and Auditors report, and the transaction of general business will be held in the Tent Room, Temperance Hall, on MON DAY next, the Cth inst, commencing at 7.30 p.m. All members are requested to attend. Brethren from other Tents are invited. Candidates for initiation are desired to attend at 7.46 p.m. jAg RADCLIFFE) cR# R, H. HUGHES, Sec. Tji X " A M O Y." 3000 HALF-CHESTS NEW SEASONS TEAS TO ARRIVE EARLY IN AUGUST. OWEN & GRAHAM. LO S T.—"Five Shillings Reward. Lost, on Sunday last, a Lady's Brown Silk Umbrella, between Otahuhu and Auckland. The above reward will be paid at the Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria-street. 5 G. w7 OWEN desires to tender his sincere THANKS to to everyone who helped him at the Fire last evening, and did so much to secure his stock, and especially to Messrs Doonan & Brown .who so promptly removed to security his Books and Papers. -CURE IN QUEEN - STREET. MESSRS ARNOLD, HINES & CO beg respect fully to THANK the numerous friends who -so willingly assisted them in saving their stock, and especially the blue jackets of H.M.s. Blanche, to whom great praise is due. MR HENRY G-ILEILLAN returns sincere THANKS to the many friends who kindly removed and replaced his property at last night's fire. MR ALLESDEB takes "the oppor tunity of returning his most sincere THANKS to his friends and the public generally who rendered him so much help at the Are last evening, and bj whose aid much of his rtock was saved : but especiallj to the Auckland Navals, under Captain Leßoy, foi their great labour and the exertions put forth. ESSRS O WEN & GRAHAM THANKS the general public for their un tiring assistance in removing and replacing thei stock at the Fire last evening. They cannot specific anyone in particular, **^^^SSaBAM. WE desire to return our sincere THANKS to those kind friends, and also ti i the Captain and Seamen cf the Loch Awe, for thei valuable assistance in removing our property at tb Fittest night, gOLOMON & MAROETTS,



__*a__\\____*ag__**i& THHE JULY NUMBER OF THE "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS" IS NOW PUBLISHED. Pkice Threepence. To be had of the Publishers- MESSRS. UPTON & CO. GOOD News for the Million — Butters are down, Teas are down, Sugars are down, and every kind of Grocery Stores are down in price ; that is to say at Fk.nton's Ckniral Stotie, Auckland Market See Hand Bills Ojir celebrated daries of Butter, Primrose, Double Ros°, Taranaki, etc., are in splendid condition, and lowa* in price ; Fresh Butter is lower by 3d per lb, Canter- , bury Hams, Bacons and Cheese are really splendid samples, and very moderate in Prtoe. Our Two Shilling Tea and our 5d Sugar are well worth your notice. —Fknton, Auckland Market. MOU^T ALBERT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. j The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above District, will be held at the School House, Morning side Hill, at 6 o'clock p.m , THURSDAY, July 16th, 1874. I W. HOFFMANN, Chairman. 3rd June, 1574. MISS NORMAN, teachfr of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Heine. oPIaiNG- VILLA~~SEMI NA RY, O POMSONBY. MRS ADDEY will be pleased to receive her Pupils on MONDAY, 13th instant. jgK E E W A R D. Lost from the Steamer Enterprise, on Monday, June 22, 1874, 1 Box, addressed to Mr Robinson, Shortlacd. Anyone giving such information as will l»ad to its recovery will receive the above Reward by applying to R. F. Spencer, Queen-street, Auckland. m I M B E R. FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; also, at>he Steam Sawmill, Whangapoua. C. A. HARRIS. CROWN PEINCE GOLD MIN ING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Half yearly Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the office of the Company, Vailes' Buildings, Wyndham-street, Auck land, on MONDAY, July 13, 1874, ac halt-past Twc °'Cl°Ck- H. W. HEATH. Legal Manager. Auckland, July 1, 1874. NEWM'REET I ITER ARY IN STITUTE.—Meeling of the Committee a Secretary's Hoiue This Evening at 8 o'clock.—N.B. On Saturday evening all the Library Books saved fron the late fire to be sent in to .1. H. Witherford, Secre tary. LOST, on rThursday, a Depositor's BOOK of the Post-office Savings' Bank. Th finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at thi office of paper. LO ET, between Aitken's, Chemist Queen-street, and Chapel-street, a Small Goli Brooch, set with Turquoise and pendant Heart.—Th finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at th Crohs office. DEYONPOET HIGHWAY D ISTRICT. The Annual Meeting will fee held In the Devonpoi Hall on FRIDAY EVENING, the 17th mstanl at 7' B° WILLIAM BUCHANAN, Chairman. Devon port, July 2, 1874. • LOOK OUT for the Great Sale o HATS and CAPS TO-MORROW at Chai-maic 16S, Queen-street. Every article must be sold with) ten days. pITT BA ]ND OF HOPE. A Meeting of the above-mentioned Bard of Hope will be held this Evening in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street. "XT 0 T T~ C E , I hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the Justices of the Peace. Auckland for a transfer of mj licence of the R^yal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street, tc Adam Cairn, ALBERT GRIFFITHS. HOBSON-STREET.— Miss Hill's Pupils will resume their Studies on MONDAY. July 15. TTALUATION OE CITY V PROPERTY. City Council Offices, Auckland, July 2, 1874. It is hereby notified that the valuation for the current General Rate can be inspected by Ratepayer! at the City Council Offices, and that appeals (if any) will be heard by the City Council on MONDAY, th( 6th July next. F . BRODIE, Town Clerk. PARNELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Parnell Hall or THURSDAY, the 16th day of July, 1874, at 7 p.m. W. H. KISSLING, Chairman ParneU District Board. June 23,1874. - OVAL ENGLISH OPER SEASON. I Wanted, Twenty-five Boys.—Apply at the Prince o i Wales Theatre between ten and eleven To^morrow.^ A UCKLAND AND NORTB CL SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). Th« n «. TAKAPUNA leaves Auckland for Nortl • Sh^e 6 Lringlhe week days at 7.30 V&JSSraSj ■ and 1.80, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6! p_m NIGH, TRIPS—B 10. and 11. BUJNDAX. — lu.o' am -i 1:3.4,5, and 6, p.m. Night 830. Lea ve North Sh.rt-7 8.30, 9.30, 10.30. and 11.30 a.m ; *n< North bhor«_ i• *f » A » Bl ' ght _7. 2o , 8 30. and 10.30. The'ps DEVONPORT leaves Auckland for Wood side dining the week days at 8.15 and 11.15 am.; i 2nd 5.10 pg m. On Sunday at 9.45 amf;l 30 2.45 an, fi 1 dm. Leaves Woodside on week days at 8.4E and li 45 a.m. ; 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Sundays a 10.15 a.m.; 2. 3.15, and^3o^m. HEATHj Manager, i Auckland, May 7,1874. L \ ommmmmmSSSSS mll —- —— —■ : p A U T I ON OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be tn " BEST for general use in households, and, us cm ' seaueoce of its high reputation, soni* unpTlnclple " persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottl, r bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereo r aud ™ the same off as •' Olson's Universal Tomai Save. " The proprietor has in consequent cans* his "RADE MARK to be Registered under tl soy 3 fons of tie "Trade Marks Act 1866," ar >• oroc adings will be taken against such persons 3 may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public a r cautioned to oLgoN>g b and s*> that the name is stamped obi Bottle



*-"— i mmmwmtaaiamtsimVKmmaMmummmamaaxamaam OTI O B . ACCOUNTS due to Nan. Campbell, Tailor, n-strcet. must be paid on or before the 31st nt otheiwise they will hp handed to a Solicitor covery, N. CAMPBELL. ly 2,1874. NNISKILLEN LOYAL 9 ORANGE LODGE, No. 3. c Regular Monthlr Meeting of the above Lodge >c held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-street. to ow ( FRIDAY) evetiinn, the 3rd inst, at half-pasj i. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend, order of the W.M. OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. 3 ANNUAL SOIREK will be held on MONDAY, 13 in the Choral Hall, Sj mnmls-street. Tea at i , after which J. M. Daroayii.lk, M.., M.P.C., bake the chair. reral Clergymen and gentlemen will address the ing. skets, 2s Cd each. LENSID-, UPPER. SYMONDS STREET. RS GLCVER'S Pupils will re-assemble on TUES r, the 7th\nst [RS WOOLT.PY (of London and L Paris expei^nc>o will resume her Pianoforte ons on Monday; July 13. 1574. Finishing lessons guineas per quaiter. —Karangaphe Road, near ical Hall. - fIGH SCHOOL, -SYMONDS- L STREET. MID-WINTER VACATION, he High School will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, 6th HIRD QUARTER will commenct on MONDAY, i July. • 3rms : One Guinea. _ J. M. FKASER, fACFINERY OIL. our casks of the very best, ex Wave Queen, from idon. For Sale by .-I-, „ _-_-.--■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. { IHRISTIANS desiring a Revival ' in this City are earnestly invited to'meet for ycr on FRIDAY evenings at the Temperance HaU^ * ■crt-street, at half-past seven. - ADIES' COLLEGE, Hobson i street, conducted by Miss' Holder, will -OPEN on the 6th instant. _ ■ it^J77^i^^^t^^3_ — TEW ZEALAND 1 ' TELEGRAPHS. EXTENSION TO BAY OF ISLANDS-AND. ? hokianga. ?enders are invited for the supply and deli|e*y of LEGRAPH POLES along the route of a proposed c of Telegraph between Helensville and Hokianga. editions upon which Tenders will be received, icifications, forms of bond, &c, may be seen, and ms of tender obtained at the Telegraph offices, ckland and Grahamstown, and at any Post-office rth of Auckland. Cenders addressed to the undersigned, and marked ender for Supply of Telegraph Poles for Northern tension," to be delivered at the Telegraph office, tckland, not later than noon on TUESDAY, ly 7, 1874. rhe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted W. H. FLOYD, Electrici an, New Zealand Telegraphs. Auckland, May 28, 1874. fIHE NATIONAL BANK OS NEW ZEALAND (Limited). LPITAL .. .. TWO MILLIONS STERLING. Notice is hereby given to Shareholders that the th CaU of TEN SHILLINGS per Share upon lares on the Colonial Register, will be due and tyable on the 30th instant, at the Bank in Queen reet. By order of the Board of Directors. ADAM BURNES, Inspector and General Manager. _ — Jm T-. . , p E N D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned tintil jon of TUESDAY next, the 7th July, for Su^ lying such quantities of the undermentioned •tides as may be required at the Orphan Home^ iring the six monihs commencing Bth July, 18/4, 1Z Bread (fine) per 21b loaf, full weight ) To be Meat (beef and mutton) per lb (weight r delivered of bone not to belaid for) ) xislxj. roceries, as per specification to be seen on application to me. The Groceries to be delivered weekly, or as may be required. ... AU articles must be supplied of good quality. For Bread, Meat, and Groceries, separate tenders For^ne'of the articles will the lowest or any , mder be accepted, unless considered suitable. ROBERT WALKER, Treasurer Orphan Home. Wharf. June 30,1874. _ ~ MONDAY, JUNE 13. REEHOLD SHOP AND COTTAGES, DRAKE AND SALE-STREETS. FREEMAN'S BAY. rHE Subscribers have received in - structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort ireet, on Monday, 13th instant, at 12 o clock, DRAKE AND YERNON-STRBETS-AHot ment,33 feet by 100 feet., at the corner of these two streefs, with the buddings thereon, comprising Shop and eight-roomed House fronting Drake-street, and a four-roomed Cottage fronting Vernon-street, now yielding VERNON 41 llD PersTr^-- 7 - - Corner Allotment 33 feet 1 y 100 feet, withtw) com fortable four-roomeu Ounces eitcea thereon (one almost new); now let at sixteen shillings per week. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. MPORTANT NOTICF, TO FARMERS, FOWL FANCIERS, HOTEL AND RES TUR4NT-KEEPERS, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, AND OTHERS. R. A RTH q, R, BEOS to call attention to the fact that he WILL NOT CONTINUE to hold his POULTRY AUCTION SALES At the NEW MARKET "TOUSE. i ■■-.-■%'.- ON FRIDAY NE£T, 3rd JULY, 1874. A R~T H U R 'S MART, ■ sk^k