> ~up character— Mr Jefferson—an C^pg^f Lyond doubt realised Dion ' who ama tic conception. Mr Collier Boncicam* s«£ ed and f re ciiient applause received m r f onnanC e as he made his daring "drinking scene "especially points-, lz na effective. Miss Stephenson's a* vetT short notice essayed succTp amS Van Winkle, and the P»" °. waa certainly creditable, the P^fconception of the part lacked Su&oioJf^ delineated by Mrs th8 v. i. r, who first essayed the part. BiUingS a rv characters were fairly sus- The rt£L South and Simmonds were tem ed. Messr, fa burleSque of exceedingly * Stephenson and Miss tfet;crSd Mquite a to™;-* the Steristic manner in which they gave theirseveral song. __

THE EXILE'S GRAVE.

A WALK W A COLONIAL CEMETERY,

We wtadercd amly r0?? d ls e graves wfthsoft and reverend tread, , a B TBneit the names upon the tombs, The record.of the dead. Warp marble urn, enriched by art, * m Andl father on a lowly mound, ! - .vKomaik, save verdure's own. i We Batista*, gazed upon the heap ■''"That hid some unknown clay. ETne very graves seemed murmuring 'I sad and solemn lay. V::»peihass" we thought, "beneath this turf, Some wile's dust may lie; Some truant con some prodigal, > Come friendless here to die. a » E'en now may he a mother fond, In England far away, ' ■ - ».3« anxious, waiting his return - * Still hoping day to day. *>' Blessed ignorwee of his fate.— 'Twere best not to be wise ; She knows not he 'mongst strangers died; That strangers closed his eyes. "She pictures him in lusty health TnrnJng the golden sod ; She knows not he's beneath the turf, His spirit fa with God. " Alas I 'Til sad thus to reflect, Her boy far o'er the wave Has passed away, friendless, unknown, Laid in an unmarked grave. "Loved ones*t home around the fire On nights of wintry cold, Think of the time when he sat thero In happy days of old. " BehteteEt hope at length has fled, / And left but blank despair; " Despair of meeting him on earth, In Heaven they'll meet him there." We sad turned from the mound away, V And passed the open gate; But oft we pondered o'er that grave, And Its tenant's unknown fate.

Lancelot Booth.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

TffliiProTincil Council met at three o'clock to-day, when the Speaker took the chair, wii'tlie proceedings "were opened.in the usual way. PETITIONS. A petitiou'waa presented from Mr Wallace Wallace to be.released from certain damages in which he had been mulcted. A petition was also presented from Mr J. &&- ' : ,: ; THE BURIAL GROUNDS. Mr Philips asked the Provincial Secretary if the Government hare any intention to ' tab any steps with respect to the removal of the present burial grounds, adjacent to the lity boundaries, in compliance with repeated, IHohtions of this Council, the Provincial Secretary replied that he to aware the matter had been under con itoation previously. In the last session of tie Council the Provincial Executive took a (Wof trouble to get the matter settled, but, it ultimately fell through. His answer to tie question -was, that the subject was under the consideration of the Government, MBe should be able, before the end of the. Mrion, to state the views of the Government to the Council. TOXNCKB FORESHORE. Mr Swaa asked the Provincial Secretary •ken the foreshore or beach at Hauraki (or the Thames) will be handed over for receipt of revenue and and administration to the Borough Council or some other authority, in accordance with promises made by the late Superintendent, the present Colonial Trea nnr, and M* Honor the Superintendent; or what proportion of the said foreshore or beach will be so handed over ? Mr Bheehan replied in arawer to the tirst l-df of the question that the purchase of the foreshore was not yet complete, and was not likely to be for some time. Until it wai'.itU%ould be impossible to carry out the promises of the Government, w the 2nd part he answered that the Government was not prepared to say what P«tian of the foreshore would be carried w«f., : .Aiiepntation was to wait upon his JUMkr'the Superintendent on the subject to ■onww, when it was probable something *ould be decided. ~ m= . EDUCATION BILL. The jjjrder of the" day was $ departed from, MB Highway Bill 2nd reading being post •owdl to make room for debate upon the *«nd rejwing of the Education Bill. .Mr 6. M. Reed, Provincial Treasurer, rose *L>iovje^ttie second reading of the Bill. JMW-Jefen3rigio the difficulties which stood fiw way of providing a satisfactory scheme JMnueataon, Mr Reed defended himself *»theunjußt.aspersion that had been made JlPMttheframersofthe Bill in the asser- JWlthat the first of Commissioner of Educa *fti was'provided for simply to make • eojnfortable*. billet for one of the y^ver...H%fqp«ld state most sincerely •"pjnere had been, no idea of attaching a ?!?r*s%s9Bt.«fc.alL People who laughed naving such an officer did not |**«W know that the system obtained «WUshcmt the _ whole of the States of ■•■■•"22; The Provincial Treasurer then j"»»«d the various provisions of the jJnJSP explained that it "was not the T*»%«l the Goveromeßttd* insist upon •"l^fMtailji, the Act had.merely been put Wrf _£ Sketch of whaWas the general IV*^--- * Government on the subject. j^WttdTUits fixed in the sliding scale for ««wce were left blank for some time, and ttlf *v y fiUed ' mon th« understanding SSL mion of tne House should be ■"I.** the matter.

Business on the Paper.

&^?BOn?AL IOOKPOUATIONS ACT. idXLu P8 moved "That a respectful jJjWte panted to his Honor the Super jj^ntrequeating him to send down an JJ^wenng Act authorising the bringing 4*M>P«_tiOß.««^e Municipal Corporations Act, 1873." jT^OSDBNCE EBLATIVE TO POBESHOKS. jj^Urpent^r moved, That a respectful ijgj?? oe pitaented to his Honor the Super %g$ **'fjntotbg him to cause to be laid '****$! *•« at as early a 'ftiifltv1 * ' copies of all correspondence *tJrj*. ' Pfsaed between the General and •N,^^wvernments relative to the Pore-

"**- .^ ESDAY > Mat 13, 1874.' 1 1011 OT MOTION. 0 wove, That a respectful S^g^^wattd to hie Honor the Super •Sag#l*Mnghimto place upon the S*Si-iI2r clent IHm to CoTer the co"t 51 <*chUdr«n committed by or BeUirifig Offlow to tbt

various orphanages in this province, provided that such payments shall not exceed twelve pounds per annum for each child thus com mitted/or less than tsn pounds. , ~

ORDER* OF THE DAY. f&c&sVZV* 1. The Auctioneers' Licensing Act 1863 Amendment Bill 1874—second reading.

INQUEST ON THE LATE QUEEN STREET FIRE.

An enquiry was held this afternoon into the cause of the late fire in Queen-street before T. M. Philson, M.D., Esq., Jcoroner, and a select jury, at the Army and JNavy Hotel. Mr James Smith Cousins foreman.

Mr Broham conducted the enquiry on the part of the police.

Mr Boardman attended on behalf of the South British, Mr Pierce on behalf of the New Zealand Insurance Companies ; also Mr James Graham, Mr Miller, and Mr George Jones. .

The first witness, James Benjamin Francis, a dealer in china, said : My premises adjoined those of Mr Giles, butcher. My house was a two-storey^ooden building. Our houses were about five inches apart. The boards were worn with age. I used the lower part as a material shop and slept above. On the 4th of this month I closed my premises about 10 o'clock, made up my cash-book, and went to bed. This was at a quarter past ten. My family con sists of myself, my wife, and an orphan boy named William Calvert. I was aroused some time after, but I could not say how long, by the boy, who said the place was on fire. I immediately jumped out of bed and saw the fire coming in through a hole into the office. The boy brought a bucket of water, with which I tried to extinguish the tirer lam positive the fire originated outside my shop. I tried to use an old pump, but it was dry and would not work. ShoHly afterwards his shutters were pulled down, and the place full of people. . I am insured for £300 in the N.Z. Insurance office. I have been insured these eight years. I lost more than one thou sand pounds exclusive of insurance. I can not form any idea as to the origin of the fire. I was in. the habit of using straw, but in sheds apart from the store, and not near the spot where the fire broke out. I always used safety matches on the premises. I had occupied the house for eight years. George Giles, butcher, was then sworn, and deposed : I have been carrying on busi ness in Queen-street. On the night of the fire I closed my. premises between seven and eight, and laid down on the sofa in the sitting room at tho back of the shop. When the fire broke out I was aroused by my wife, who called out from her bed in another room. I was asleep all the time. I got up and heard knocks at the door. I opened it and let Sergeant Connor in. There was no fire in my house that evening. I ran with the buckets to the pump, and handed them to Sergeant Connor. The fire was coming in from a corner in the shop at the top of the ceiling. I tried to rescue my books, which I did. I knew there was a space between my hcuse and that of Mr Francis, but never took par ticular notice of it. Ido not know whether there was any rubbish there or not. There was a furnace in the machine house, in which a fire was kept till two o'clock in the after noon. The servant slept in another^ part of the house, I was insured for £250 in the London and Liverpool office, and had been so insured for twelve years. I have no idea aa to ?the origin of the fire. The insurance does not cover my losses, nor nothing near it. I never noticed any negligence on the part ot my neighbours. l)r Dawson, medical practitioner of Auck land, depossd I was in Queen-street between 12 and 1 o'clock on the. night of the 4th when I heard a cry of fire. I ran up the street, and diacorered that it proceeded from a nar row space between the shops of the last two witnesses. It was low on the ground, but the wind was drawing it up. I went in to Mr Giles' shop, and saw the flames out behind the shop door. I went to the back of the house, and got on the roof with the view of assisting to put it out. There was a large body of flame when I first saw the fire, apparently coming from the bottom of the shop. It was a calm, quiet night, and moonlight. The fire appeared to be below the level of the street. - James Butterworth and Thomas Henry Smith gave evidence of a similar character, James Dyer, dealer in oysters, deposed : I remember the 4th of this month, when I dis covered something like a ball of fire, near the scene of the fire, dropping upon the pave ment. I immediately cried fire, when Smith came round the corner and ran towards the place. I followed him, and saw the fire burning between the two shops. The nre looked as if it proceeded from kerosene, or something of that sort. I have had great experience in fires. The fire seemed to come from between the two houses, and flamed into the the street. It looked like grease burning. This witness's evidence was very conflict ing, and he was in consequence subjected to a sharp cross-examination. Sergeant O'Connor, of the Auckland Con stabulary, was also examined. [Left sittinc]

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

THE AUKATI

ALEXANDRA

Thia day.

The aukati is still in force at Kopua. A native minister named Edward and family, who came from Whanganui with Biahop Cowie coastwise, is now returning overland to the station, and has now been detained a week atKaipiha waiting permis sion to pass on. ■'■*••

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

RICH STUFF FBOM THE WHAU.

THE CALEDONIAN WORKINGS,

GKAHAMSTOWN. This day.

The Old Whau obtained 400 lbs. of rich nicked stuff this morning from the # right C branch of the lode. The nmfe.iß t^e CMornan deep Wyis in 80 feet. In the last 24 feet it carried m flat leader varying from a couple of inches td nine inches, **<* « bdieved to be connected with the main No. 1 reef. Sales of Whau have been made at £6, £b 2s 6d, £6 3s, and £6 2s 6d ; Watchman, & 6d*City of, York, 3s fti. Buyers : Cale donian, £10 10s • Whau,. £6 2s 6d ;. Albur nia, £5, paid up, £2 11s. n Q p ' . . The Claus Kekel.Company had again an excellent house last night.

MORE SPECIMENS FROM THE BEACH.

The Company have 700 lbs of rich speci- XBeoa ready, lor onwbing, Pre,P WB*|° M u s°i w¥eh; w »i»w prooiediug, end wiothw haul wm bumL« to»d»y.

The claims along the Waikoromika track are attracting some attention. The develop ment of the City of Cork and Quinton's is being watched with interest.

MAKETU.

. This day. William Kelly Esq., M.H.R., leaves Tauranga for Auckland to-day.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Southern Cross leaves for Auckland to-morrow morning. ■ Captain Fraser's dinner comes off to-nignt. It is wet and miserable weather.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

TELEGRAPH TO POVERTY BAY.

NAPIER,

This day. Mr A. H. Russell and Mr Wood and others were passengers by the Cyphrenes, which sailed yesterday for .Auckland.

Monday. Mr Locke held a native meeting at Wairoa on Saturday to consider the question of extending a line from there to Poverty Bay. The natives demanded 2s 6d for every pole, but after a korero of several hours agreed to let it bef constructed without any compensation. This portion will be com menced at once, the natives agreeing to lay the posts.

A lire occurred at Neal and Close's drapery store through a boy letting fall a lighted kerosene lamp. About £40 worth of go.ods were damaged.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING PERORT.

Business done this day— Bank of .New Zealand—£l7 7s 6d; buyers, £17 5s

National Bank—Buyers, 65s South British Insurance —Sellers, 51s 6d ©Black Angel—Buyers, 16s ; sellers, 17s Gd, Nonpareil—Buyers, ss. Eed Queen - Sellers, 3s. Cure—Sellers, 14s. Thames, £3 10s.

Kuby—Buyers, 7s 9d ; sellers, 8s Gd. Margaialta—Sellers, Is Gd. B. of I. Coal Co., £5. Bright Smile —Buyers, £5. Alburnia, (new issue), 51s Gd, 52s Gd ; sellers, 525. Ditto, (double), £5 5s ; sellers, £5 4s. Queen of May—Buyers, 13s ; sellers, 14s. Old Whau, £G, £G 2s Gd, £6 us j buyers, £G 7s Gd.

Union Beach, 21s Gd, 225; buyers, 21s; sellers, 22s Gd.

Coliban—Sellers, 11s. ©Caledonian—£lo 17sjj Gd, £11, £10 15s; buyers, £10 15s,'; sellers, £11. City of London—Buyers, 22s Gd.- Central Italy (second issue) —Sellers, 4s Gd.

Crown Prince (contributing)—buyers, 19s Gd; sellers, 21s.

ME IVEJfI'H& STAB* TTJESBAI, MAY 12, ttM.



Coffee.^Brown, IJarrett, & Co.'s St&ndard Coffees, both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, fit Co.'s' Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of- purity and distinctness of flavour. Note tho brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.- [Artvt. 1 F. H. LEWISSON will airive from South by Phoebe on Saturday, with an extensive Stock of Jewellery, Gold and Silver Watches, *c, &c., and begs to call the attention of the Public to the same, which will be opened out on Monday nex£— Opposite Union Bank.- -f Adyt.



WAJNTED, a competent Woman to: keep slsop, ami mark and serve up goods in a JDyeT's Beceivlng Olflce ; good references and steady habits required. - Apply at i£dgar's, Djer. Ollice—lß, Shortland-Btieet. WAI* TED, a General Servant, where there are no children.—Apply to Mrs Williama, Kden Crescent, from 10 till 4. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Charles Davis, Hardinge street, off Victoria-street WAN TED, a respectable Girl to make herself useful in the house.—Apply to Mrs Ivll, third house from the Young Men's Christian Association, Albert-street. WANTED, a General Servant for Epsom.— Apply St*b office. WANTED, a smart "South as Cashier and Book-keeper by Single Entry for a Drapery Establishment in Napier.—Address John Cusgrave. WANTED, Dressmakers, two Apprentices, and a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Eagieism, 40, Wellesley-street. POETEAITS of the late Bey. FATHER NOERTS can be obtained at Mr Corbett's Photographic Gallery, Shortland-street, at Is e'.ch. ■ WANTED, a steady competent Baker to proceed to Gisborne. Passage paid. I —For particulars, apply to Mr Minetti, Baker, Hobson-3trcet. __ ■ ■ A LADY accustomed to tution, is desirious of a few Music Pupils. Termsmode rate.—Address MissNcale, Grey-street. WANTED, a respectable young Female ai Waiteres-J at a first-rate City Hotel; likewiLe Female Servants for town and country—and good place?too.—Hannaford's Kegistry, High-sti eet. ■ WANTED, two Boys, at H. H Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durham street West. Also, For Sale, (cheap), several New and Second-hand Ranges, Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, and all kinds of Iron work made and repaired next to Hunter and Nolan's, and opposite Buckland's Saleyards. . WANTED, a young Girl about 18 for General Housework.—Apply to Mrs Kirkwood, Alten Road, betwoen two and four in the afternoon. t WANT ID, a thorough G-eneral Servant.-For address, apply No. 1 Market House. ; WANTED, a Bullock Driver.— Apply M. H. Eoe, Custom-house-stieet, Auckland ; or Onehunga. t WANTED to Hire or Buy, a single or double horse Wagenette or Spring Waggon. Apply at the American Photographic Rooms, Queen street WANTED, eight Carpenters and Joiners, wages 10s per day.—Apply to E. J. Matthews, EDgine Shed, Britomart Point. WANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply to D. Evitt, Gunsmith, Wellesley-street. WANTED, a General Smith.— Apply to Geo Leahy, Ship an_ General Smith, Etna Forge, West Queen-street. WASTED, a steady young Man 16 or \7 years of^age, to Drive a Baker's. Cart- one who understands the management of horses.-Apply to David Grubb, Baker, Karangahape ' Road, Newton. • WANTED for a young lady thoroughly acquainted with household duties. , ; 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 Edwarde and Qtleen j streets. _—-——— — WANTED, a good domestic Ser vant —Apply at Colonel McDonnell's real 'denoe, Parnell, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. WAITED, a Nursemaid.—Apply Mm H..8, Hew*. Uw Cmciat.



AQ-BN-TIBMAN, lately from India, wishes for Employment as Clerk or Accountant. Is willing to enter at a small salary. — Apply X, Star office. WANTED, Shoemakers to Work at Bench, ■ and two or three Apprentices.— Apply W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakefleld street. . WANTED, a Partner in a firsfc class Manufacturing'lndustry (to extend its operations). Bare opportunity. A man of business habits may realise an income of £C 0 a month. —Apply to George Sibbin. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.—For address apply Star office. WANTED, for the "Waikato Eail way, One Hundred Men ; 7s 6d per day for good Men.—Apply to Robert Martin, Mercer. WANTED, a General Servant, able to do plain' Cooking*; good wages will be given to a thoroughly competent servant; none other need apply.—Mrs Edmonstone, St George's Bay Road, between 10 and 11 a.m. WANTED, a strong Boy to work in a garden.—Apply Star office. WANTED, a strong Youth as assistant Pressman ; also several men for the Bench.—Apply [Black & Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert-street, WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs'; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Tron : also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a lsirge supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal ; also,best Cut and Unrnt Wood. Yards: Between Fort undCustom house-street, next Tsnncs' Bonded *Hore. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and WaVeflrld-ftieetß, hi»s on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest Ta*e_ Bricks, Lime. Panel, Shells. Tiles. Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Hed-f.iim I'ellceF, &c, _c, nlwa^son hand. WANTED, Purchasers for HOBART TOWN POSTS and EAILS, sft and 6ft PALINGS. Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to ARCHARD & BROWN, Mechanic's Bay. W~' ANTED KNOWN, that D. GoIBIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber nnrl other Building materials, including Pushes J oors, Moulding, Broad Timber, H0u.30 Blocl.B. Posts, Pails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gr.m Laths, Shingles, _c.,&c, at the sowest maiket pice, at his'J i.tds, Custom-house treet. WANTED, the Ladies that called at the Fitting fcbop, 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 anrf Hand Machines by the undermention-d flrst-clasg Makers, viz -—Britannia, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, GrcOiarn, Dolly Varden, Little Stranger. Weir, Reliance, Little Wiicox. Instructions to purchasers gratis. > eeilles fo- all Machines. OU and Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. m o W N OF TAURANGA. Wanted to Purchase, TOWN SECTIONS. High Cash Price given.—Apply "Commercial," Post-office, Taurp-ga. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas. Bagging, Rope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, 4c, at BAT7YIS & 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 perlb ; Raisins, 4£d ; Currants, 5d ; Corn Flour, 8d ; Pickles, 8d and lid per bottle; 25 boxes of Light Weight Candles, 10d per lb ;' Plaid Matches, Os ed per gross ; 80 gross of Harper Twelvetree's Washing Powder, Od per dozen, 5s per gross; Day and Martin's Blacking, 6d per dozen ; 600 tins Sardines, 7d per tin, 03 4d per dozen ; 00 dozen American Axe Handles, must be sold, only lOd each, or 8s per dozen ; 6000 assorted Envelop»3, 4 dozen for 3d ; Dinner Plates, 2s 9d, 3s 6d, and it 6d per dozen ; Cups and Saucers, without handles, only 4d : Caps and Saucers, with handles, 6d and 8d ; 100 gross of Boot Laces, 2s 2d per gross ; Light Blue. lOd per lb Bid by the box ; Sauce, 6d per bottle ; Black, Lead, 81 per lb ; Eggs, Is 8d per dozen, 17s per gross ; 300 boxes Figs, Is 4d per box, 12s per dozen ; Tobacco, 3s per lb.—ll. WAITS, Pitt-street, Pioneer Cash Store. T O. O. I\, M. IT., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No 8020. Members are reminded that the Adjourned Special Meeting will be held TO-MORROW EVENING. Business important. BEBRING H. MATTHEWS, Per Sec. Auckland, May, 11, 1874. a ,£.V.—No. 1 EOT A L CO. The Company will assemble for Monthly Inspec tion on THUPSDAY EVENING next, the 14th, at 730 o'clock sharp. Members absent without leave will be fined, in -.accordance with the Volunteer Regulations. Uniform : FuU Dres^. Every Member is requested to attend.-J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. TO"08. 3 and 4 COMPANY, A.E.V. Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY EVENING next, at 7.30 shaip. Meeting of Companies imme diately after inspection. Important Business. Also, adjustment of old Brigade Finances. Every member requested to he present. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Rifle Volunters. NO. 1 LOYAL OEANGE LODGE. The usual Monthly Meeting of No 1 Loyal Orange Lodge w'll be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley street, on TUESDAY, 12th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting BretUren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. TjIOOTBALL. On Sale by the Undersigned— White Guernseys White Flannel Knickerbockers and Trowaora Socks and Stockings. A. H. "DIETHLEM. N'OETH SHOBE.—To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M. R___, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.-Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. T_ S T) from my residence. Upper Queen-street, yesterday (Sunday), a Black and Tan Gordon Setter Pup. Any person bringing the same to.m« will be rewarded, and any person detaining after this notice will be prosecuted. & __> BINNE y. ON SALE, best quality Tin Plates iC, IX, IXX, DX, DXX.—E &H. Isaacs. MR EANDALL, maiden name, CRIMP, may hear of her Brother by apply ing to FisHer and Co., Butchers, Queen-street. TO BE LET, the Balcony Blue House near St. Matthew's Church, Wellesley street, furnished or unfurnished (17 room*) for a large faiaily or m» private boardlng-houae, For pa*tto_- Iftts __dlt to T. B. Webb, Muislo 8»loe_. 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i I XT ATKINS, In calling attention to A LARGE STOCK OF " ! NEW AIJTDMN AND WINTEB GOODS, Wishes to state that he docs not 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 j subterfuge whatever quite un ! necessa'y; indeed such EBTIBING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mere attempts to trade on I the credulity of the Public, and are duly j appreciated as such. I H, ATKINS ■ ■ Has Just Opened at Prices as low as c»n be legitimß • ■ 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 lOjd per yard : Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE vVINSEYS, From 6|d, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE Of BLACK SILKS, JUST OPEN_J>. 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 Od per yard Very Superior, 3a lid, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, tip to 7s Od, 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 6 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS A few Pieces left of the beat Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A Large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. A capital Assortment. CrewcUon'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, zs 3d per yard, or 2s per yard by tha piece. These are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS ! Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS In Auckland In Medium, Super, and Extra Sapor. All sizes. A HEAVY STOCK OF QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. THE NEW MOSS TRIMMING At 2d per yard. Sold a short time ago at 6d. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOODB, Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. Cheap TWBEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. BOY'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &a. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, &o. H. ATKINS, • liATf Say and HoirorMAisr,



"rpWA. HOURS AT HAME." CITY HALL. [every evening at eight.. KENNEDY'S SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Admission—Front 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. "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, MAY 12. MISS CLARA STEPHENSON AND DRAMATIC COMPANY. GREEN BUSHES. Miami Miss Clara Stephenson. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 13. IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! IXION ! pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THURSDAY, MAY 14. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MISS CLARA STEPHENSON. IRISH DIAMOND AND I XI ON. HHO LET, within two minutes' walk -A- of Queen street, a Furnished Bedroom with use of Sitting Room and H itchen, if required.—Apply X.Y., Stab office. TF MR. BUSLEM does not apply JL fir his Boxes, now in my possession, within seven days from this date, 11th -May, they will be SOLD to defray expenses.-(Signed) THOMAS McCONNELL. ryTo BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until NOON of the 13th inst. for the Erection of a Warehouse in Queen street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. pONSOFBT HALL. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), 13th INST. At Special request, one Grand Conceit by MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS, " THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTE, Assisted by Mdlee. Jeanne Rekel, Mrs Mitchell, Sig. Cecohi, and Moes. Rekel, when a most attractive and pleasing programme will be submitted. SEX HANDBILLS. Admission-Floor, 2s 6d ; Gallery, ONE SBIL- LltfG. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. Carriages for 10. PlauSeekel concerts. Lirector .. .. .. >Sigoor BiscacciantL THURSDAY, 14th INSTANT. ONEHTJNGA HALL. Last Appearance in New Zealand as Company sail for Sydney on 15th instant. QTAHUHU PUBLIC JJBRARY. The Libraiy Committee have much pleasure in . announcing that their Winter Course of Enterta'n mentß, Lectures, &c, will commence on TUESDAY, May 12, when Mr Howell, of Woodside, will kindly exhibit in aid of the above Library his splendid Views by Lime Light, of the principal BuildiDgs in England, Vale of Avoca, Ireland, Overland Route from England to Calcutta. &c. Mr Howell will also illustrate his new method of teaching Music by a Pack o2 Cards, concluding with a Selection of Humorous and Amusing Illustrations. The proceedings wJllbe enlivened by Music, Songs, &c. Doors open at 7. commence at 7.80. Admission, Is., Children, half-price. DRUBIE, one of the sufferers by • the late fire, which originated at his,next door neighbour's, King, the chemist, begs to inform his friends and the public at large that like a Phoenix he has sprun? from his hosJies, and recommenced business in Queen-street, adjoining Mr Dornwall, butcher, where Oysters, the finest and freshest, Chops and Steaks, the juciest and tenderest, and numberless other delicacies can be had at all hours. Oyster and Supper Saloon opposite Vulcan Lane. ON S A L E By the Undersigned NOW LANDING EX TARANAKX— 20 kegs Prime Lyttelton'Butter '' 20 cases Prime Canterbury Cheese. ___ GEO. W. BINNEY. THE undersigned are Case Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c. at highest market rates, in any Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS TANNKRS AND LEATHER MANTTIPACTUBERB iOOI t 1 » O TyTANUKA U HOTEL HENRY HARDIJTGTON, Proprietor. The rapidly increasing importance of Onehunga as a port of arrival and departure, the extension of the railway, the connecting** the peninsula with Mangere, and the general favour Onehunga has obtained as a '■■ place of pleasurable resort, has induced the Proprietor to spare neither pains or expense to make it A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, AND travellers' hotsl. The establishment has been so re-arranged as to 1 afford the best accommodation for visitors %n trwnsiw between the por tand other ports of the colony ; as also for those who seek.Onehunga as A MARINE TREAT, whether for pleasure or health. m The accommodation comprises COMMERCIAL, TRAVELLERS', PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE ROOMS. The Bedrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and comfortably furnished. - Every attention, under very experienced management, is paid to the wants of customers. The charges are strictly moderate; a good table is kept, and the WINES, ALES, AND SPIRITS are the best procurable. In fact' nothing has been left untried to make the MANUKAU HOTEL worthy .of too highest patronaga whiab may bo resided to ii Th« lUblini aoooniniodttton li fcdmUWl to bi tt« fctat.U ta« Prortacw.



TMTISSING FRIENDS. JAMES and LAWRENCE BUTLER, last heard of at the Thames, please communicate with your Mother, who is greatly distressed concerning you.— Reply " Butler," Star office. FOE SALE, a four-roomed Cottage, centrally situated in Cook-street.— Apply to IT. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen street. A UCKLAED WATER WOEKS. NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the powers contained in " The Municipal C'oiporationg Waterworks Act, 1872," the Council of the City of Auckland intend to construct Water Woiks for sup plying the City with water, and that the amount to be raised by way of Loan for that purpose is ONE HUN DRED THOUSAND POUNDS (£100,000), and that in case their intention is objected to within two calendar months from the first publication of th's notice application w;!l be made to the Genera Assembly of New Zealand at iti next session fo authority to construct the said Works. Dated this twelfth day of May, 1874. P. A. PHILIPS, Mayor. . >. BUTTER! BUTTER! BUTTEB! EX P H CE B E. 60 casks Prime Canterbury Salt Butter, on Sala by Walter Graham, City Mart. . JTO. 2, CITY COMPANY, A.XV. The" Monthly Inspection of the above Company will be held at the Brill shed oil THURSDAY n«xt, the 14thinStaDt-at7-3^I PCH. SOMEEYILLE, Acting Captain. ? P~ ABA PARA IRON AJSD COAL COMPANY, NELSON." PBOTTSIONAL DIEECTOES. Met bourne. R. Blaokwood, Esq. (McMeckan, Blackwood « Co.) P. Hanna, Esq., M.L.A. Captain W. H. Lamond, Merchant Captain John McLean H. W. Langlands, Esq., Langlands Foundry H. Dodds, Esq (Robinson Bros and Co.) J ' Anderson, Esq, Engineer Hon R. S. Anderson, £sq, M.L.C. H A Coffey, Esq, Melbourne Shipping Exchange J B. Motherwell, M.D. H D Edwards. Esq (Wright & Edwards) T. H. Merritt, Esq, C.E. J. Dallas, Egg, Melbourne Rolling Mills A. Borthwick, Ksq , With power to add to their number. CAPITAL .. .. .. .- £75,000, In 15,000 Shares of £5 each. 10s on application ; 20s on allotment; calls not to exceed 10s per month. The promoter* have secured extensive rights at Parapara and the adjacent Coalfields at Collingwood, Province of Nelson, and feel assured the undertaking will prove a thorough success ; 4000 shares have been already applied for in New Zealand alone. The Share List will close on the 18th of this The attention of investors is directed to this splen - did undertaking. It is backed by most in fluential people in Melbourne, and possesses attractions for investment rarely offered to thfe public Samples of Coal andiron can be seen at my office, "Vaile's Buildings, where prospectuses ;and full intor mation can also GRAHAM. "CURE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! C. BROOKES, IA.TE Of THE BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET, Returns thanks for the help so kindly rendered a the late Fire, and would intimate that he has REMOVED TO THE NEW BRICK BUILDINGS IN WELLESLEY-STREET. Where he will carry on business as r heretofore, giving GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY, .And keeping a well assorted Stock of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GOODS. Z3T RE-OPEN THIS DAY AS ABOVE J& N.Br—Repairs done on tha shortest notice. m O BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to noon oi MON DAY, the 18th instant, for Making and Fixing Counters and other Fittings required in .tho several departments of the Post Office and Custom House Building, Shortland and Fort-streets. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. T FOE SALE, THE FARM "BRAESID E," Situated at the Head of Parua Bay, Wangarei Heads. Excellent Bush laud, one-half of which is bounded by the Patua River. Has a good mill site with water power, and well situated for a place of business, with a largo House, &c. The Subscriber is leaving in consequence of being dispossessed by T. B. Gillies, Esq., before his term of office expired as superinten dent ef a Fish Curing Station in the neighbourhood, which he held from Government. ROBERT PEACE. May 8, 1874. FRIDAY, MAY 15. AUCKLAND AUTUMN RACES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Friday, at 12 o'clock, Gates Urand Stand Bar Cards, and Booths. Table of Fees for Admission will be fixed by the Stewards. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13. 30 CRATES AND HHDS. OF FIRST CLASS CROCKERYWARE. E. & H. ISAACS AEE instructed to sell by auction at their Store, Fort-street, on Wednesday, May 13, at 11 o'clock, 80 orates and hhds of PJnder, Bourne.and Hope's and other manufacture Croekeryware, com prising every description 9f the most wreftil wares. £ torAb»luUßia».."dN»R««^