r> V: _ i~A fhev had seen, as it was a calm r iad state aww ,He had & distinct recol . ; starligw s evening. He wished to be lection oi b _ re n 0 iu_f ee ii ng towards truthful, a?" th? acc_pLeLorrigaD, lamp-lighter, deposed TiT lit the lamp in Wellington-street on that he us q Ues tion. He lit the lamps re themgn j. exce ption of five nights gnlarly, mo on, and three nights a.ter.fc before tw> i ; He knew little about • -_ He knew nothing much about moon's age. « BS^°?°^iVp Ternahan, on receiving informa .o^actnipanied by Sergeant-Major Pardy, T^the prisoner's house, and took her wf tnflv He previously searched the 1° ,CUSd Ifound a bottle of kerosene (pro a*% and s°me matcbes, also some ducea;, had neve r seen such r8^ SVi,_-ine of rags in one house in all his a g fence Upon telling prisoner that she with setting fire to the school T dcS it, but said she had seen the « She farther stated that the school had h on fire on two previous occasions and jThzd nut it out. She said a boy named Ifmce had done it once. The night was St and calm. The stars shone brilliantly. This was the case for the prosecution. Mr Joy then addressed the Court for the HteVorship having reviewed the evi dence considered that owing to its varied character on material points the case bad not been made out against the accused to the satisfaction of the Court. Prisoner must therefore be discharged. This was all the business.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

The Speaker took the chair at three o'clock.

PETITION,

A petition was,acknowledged from Messrs Dander and Eeyburn, ssking for the remis sion of a penalty of £10 per week, for non completion of a bridge. NOTICE OE MOTION. Some notices of motion were given, among w h''ch was a notice, in reference to the utili sation of the oi the old Supreme Court site, and a notice by the Provincial Treasurerjof a motion for insertion of certain clauses in the Education Act 1872 .Amendment Act, 1874. QUESTIONS. Mr Brown's question respecting the pur chase of lands at the Thames, was postponed till to-morrow. PETITION OF JAMES M'KERRAS. Mr Cheeseman ashed the Provincial Sec retary whether his Honor the Superintendent has given effect to Interim Report No. 1G of the Petitions and Private. Grievance Com mittee, presented in session 28, in the matter of Mr James McKerras? And if not, why not? Mr Sheehan replied that the Provincial Government always considered that the General Government, in taking over the railways, had taken over the liabilities. He vas unable to say what action would be taken in the matter till it was known what action would be taken by the General Go vernment in respect to the claim of the Pro vincial Government against them. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Mr Taylor asked the Provincial Secretary whether the Government intend to have the necemy repairs done to the Great North Boad, at Henderson's Mill, and beyond. The Provincial Secretary answered that ample provision had been made for the repair .the road out of the £10,000 vote for Roads ad Worts North of Auckland granted by the Colonial Government. Although they had not intended that any further works Bkoold he undertaken this year, he would request Mr AUwright to inspect the place and report thereon. APPROPRIATION. Mr Eeed moved that a respectful address be presented to his Honor the Superinten dent, requesting him to recommend for ap propriation the sum of £3,000 to meet the liabilities now outsanding on account of the months of January, February, March, and April of the present year. After some observation by Mr Hurst and MrSwanson, the motion was passed without opposition. KOMAN CATHOLICS AND EDTJCATION.^^ Petitions were'received from the inhabi tants Otahuhn, Panmure, Howick, Parnell, Onehunga praying that Government aid may be given to schools of their denomination.

ROBERT PEACE AND PEACH POINT. A petition was read from Robert Peace praying for relief from alleged hardships in respect of being ejected from his fish-curing establishment at Peach Point.

-AST COASt DISTRIC T SHEEP BILL. Mr Beveridge moved the second reading of this Bill.

FANATICISM IN MEXICO.—MURDER OF A MISSIONARY.

Mexican advices contain the follow ing account of the murder of a Protestant missionary :—" It is a great pity to see how. £• respectable part of the Mexican popula «on is straggling in vain to promote educa non and establish a more orderly condition 3 s a general. These efforts are con *m. t baffled by the fanaticism of the IPftwity, led by the ultramontane S. *, °^ doea not shrink before any _71. Ptefe-^WSi some fanatical priests m assailed Protestant chapels, and induced TolU„ 1- an _?. I pulation of some villages to re 'tl,^* 108' tneir lawfol authorities because BLI° Vei faithful -to the Constitution. SJf \ th _Se tom Men were but isolated, ISL« ir - duration. The punishment 2S vT d did not B^ke the hearts, but Jv* limbs, which were pushed forward, «LX^ ame obstinate opposition to well sSij y_ T l"^ w-e meet in Germany, i 2' and Brazil has induced ***£f J . country t0 avaii tteir *_lfi ° .the lo^er classes and I WadsTw?* 84 bi-otry to dye their I ««t ml blood by murdering a Protest -1 »laiar?»^„y afc Ahualulio, near Guado 'I *»«t^ de, Btr °ymg the new Protestant I W snirif «bla' tbe State of Jalisco 1 o °|testleßßness has spread* in a • Bree' and WD"e, on one side, 1 m£m n«rtif CC _? ed of headin S Banßs of I of T* j otner we see the old par -1 X BtUl l n- the field ' levyin^ 1 assaulting travellers on the 1 1 -JH ? ang had the other day § ? tte atao? f the passengers and escort 1}» •ST&T S apot'aa to SGaudalajara ; 1 ** a W* ?, ff as usual, after having M Queers , VoUey 8 > and two of the 1 SrivwSvfi T horn was a German 5 *< tiiem (Tl ™ le, d» Beveral wounded, and 1 >denttnim^oftlleil, valuables. It ■ T tae death of Lozarda, H 7 e lot -S tendencies of his Indians I T J *hey BtiU preserve many I »lX> tni»b.ed them under the H I ii^o a ; fl /*" tbe State authorities I V^wA" 1 harmony with the I h^^ed b.T„ the, Strict of Topic is I S.oni^■•■?£ ede? 1 forces, there is no 1 be^een the different 1 l^e^S^Tbleswhole townships I to^v T ndeat standing, denying , il **»*, "^ of one or the other of thoae

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

DETERMINED SUICIDE

BRIGHT SMILE AJND CITY OP LON DON.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day. A determined attempt at suicide was made by Thomas Waterworth, employed at Ehrenfried's brewery. He cut his throat from ear to ear this morning, and severed his windpipe without touching the jugular vain. He made 12 stabs in his breast with a pocket knife. He is now in the hospital, and not expected to live. It is supposed he was actuated by feelings of .disgrace owing to his brother, a grocer, in Shortland, absconding. The Bright Smile, in opening out a shaft lode at the bottom of the level, struck rich gold yesterday. There is a fine show of rich specimens. They have communicated with No. 2 winze on this level.

In the City of London the new cross reef is improving in size and appearance. The winze on No. 2 reef is down 11 feet on a strong lode 9 feet through. Sales:—Whau, £G, £5 17s 6d; Coliban, 9s 6d ; City of London, 23s Gd; Bird-in- Hand, 21s 6d ; National Bank, 665.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

GREAT FLOODS AT NAPIER

(From our own Correspondent.)

NAPIER

This day. Heavy floods have occurred throughout the country. The Southern coaches had to return this morning, the Waitangi bridge giving way. Tho railway bridges are totter ing. The country looks like an inland sea from the hill. The lower part of the town is impassable. The rivers are still rising, and great damage expected.

[Per Press Telegram Company. ]

CHARGE OF CATTLE - STEALING.— PRISONERS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

GREYMOUTH.

This day.

In the Cobden Police Court yesterday Pat rick Warren and John Warren accommoda tion-house-keepers at the Ten-mile Creek, and James Fitzgerald, their servant, were charged with cattle-stealing. Fifteen wit nesses were examined. The evidence was strong against the accused, and they were committed for trial, bail being accepted, the two Warrens in two sureties of £250 each, and Fitzgerald two sureties of £100 each. The case occupied the Court until a late hour in the evening.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day

Mr Deßourbel reports buyers of National Bank shares at 675; South British, 495; Shipping Company, 15s; Standard Insurance, 16s.

His Excellency Governor DuCane, of Tasmania, arrived here on Saturday evening. After stopping a few days he will proceed to Dunedin.

Almost the entire local musical strength of the Royal English Opera Company per formed Mozart's Twelfth Mass, selections from Mozart's No. 1, and Rossini's Stabat Mater, at the Catholic Church yesterday. The church was crowded, and numbers were unable to obtain admission.

WELLINGTON.

This day, The Provincial Council is prorogued.

WESTPORT.

This day. Mr McConor was elected to the Provincial Council without opposition.

NAPIER.

This day. Arrived: 17th, the Pretty Jane, from Auckland. Michael Lyell was killed by being crushed between the steamers Paterson and Pretty Jane as the latter was coming alongside the wharf. The deceased and another man, who was hurt seriously, were in the pilot boat.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 ss. National Bank, 66s 6d ; sellers, 67s 6d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 51s Gd. National Insurance —Buyers, 30s. Bright Smile — Buyers, £5 ; sellers, £5 7sGd. Alburnia (new)— Buyers, 4os; sellers, 48s 6d. _ „ . Caledonian, £10 7s Gd, £10 ss; buyers, £10 2s Gd ; sellers, £10 7s 6d. Old Whau, £5 12s 6d to £5 17s 6d. Union Beach—Sellers, 19s. Queen of Thames, 4s 6d ; sellers, ss. City of London-23s Gd ; buyers, 23s Gd ; sellers, 24s 6d. Crown Prince (cum allt.) — 20s od; buyers'. 20s. Nonpareil—Buyers, 5s 6d. Golden Calf (new)-8s 6d. flßThames G.M.C.—Buyers, 70s ; sellers, 75s ""Rubv, 7s 9cl; sellers, 7s 9d. ""Eldorado-Buyers, 3s 9d ; sellers, 4s 3d. Bird-in-Hand (paid up)—22s Gd.

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WANTED, a General Servant for a small family.-Apply to Mr Watts, Chemist, Upper Symonds-street. ■ WANTED, at Parnell, a strong Girl to assist in the house from 8.30 a.m to 3 o'clock/daily.-For address, apply Stab office. WANTED to SELL, a capital Ulotment off i^ew|grthgoad, jrtft w^ BOYS Wanted.—Apply Steam Rope Works, Ponsonby Road. ■■ W~~ ANTED to PUECHABE, a A£*7 or-ve-r^ee l^^^gS ! hsV^ S ?aW Alon?rice for cash and full particulars. . WANTED, an. Apprentice for the ADresfmakW-ApP> * Mis ThomS°n' Parnell, WANTED a Machinist.—^PP ]y to W .Parker, London Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. I WANTED, by a .JWJjjg^ middle-aged Person a Xffen.- Working Housekeeper to one or two u-u«- Apply by letter to E.C., Star office. WANTED, a General Servant.— a™lv t.n Mrs Atkinson, Nelsonjtree^^ W~ ~ ANTED, a young Girl about,lß for General Housework!- Applf at.the office [ of this paper.



WANTED, a General Servant.— ' * For address, apply Stau office. TT7 ANTED, a good Machinist ; w ™ one accustomed to Upholstery work pre ferred—Apply to T. and H. Cooke, Upholsterer, &c, 148, Queen-stieet. WANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply to Fraser and Tinne, Stanley-street. WANTED, a Bedroom for a gentle man, In a respectable place, conveniently situated —Apply, stating terms, to H. 8.. Star offlee. WANTED, Purchasers for Cottage and other Pionafortes by Broad wood and Sons, of London. To be seen at Mr Dowden's, No 129, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family: references requiied.—For address apply Eveking Stab office. WANTED, a respectable strong Lad as an Apprentice.—Apply to Henry P. Hayward, Upholsterer, Upper Queen-street, next Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, Purchasers for Men's Linen-faced Collars, Women's and Girl's Stockings, in wool and cotton, Men's and Youths' Socks, Tooth Brushes, Combs, Assorted Perfumes, &c, at 6d ; Stay Busks, 2d each ; Boot Laces, 4d per dozen ; Wool Socks, from 3d : Earrings, 4d per pair ; Scarfs, &c-J. GREEN, 53, New Market. WANTED, two good Finishers and several Benchmen ; pood wages and constant employment given.—Apply Black & Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert-street. WANTED, Apprentices and Im provers to the Dressmaking,— Apply imme diately at Baxter's Store, Newton. WANTED, a smart lad as Waiter. Apply Greyhound Hotel. SHELLS for Garden Paths, on Sale by J. CEAIG, Fort-street. WANTED, a comfortable Bed and Sitting Boom (with partial board) in a private house - Hobson-street or neighbourhood.— Address H, Star office. WANTED TO DISPOSE OF, a General Store and Stock-in-Trade, doing good business ; present occupant leaving the Colony.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a general Servant references required.—Ajiply Mrs J. Whitson Waterloo Quadrant. TIO"ANTED, a Bullock Driver — ▼ * A pply to M. 11. Koe, Custom House-street, or Onehunga. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Haslctt, Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government house. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Spain, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Barmaid for Upstairs Bar.—Apply M. Corcoran, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED KNOWN.—The Excelsior Canterbury Cako, made from the purest ingredients, for lightness, richness, excellency of flavor, and cheapness has not been surpassed. Sold only by F. G. Brown and Co., Sydney House, Queen-street, in printed wrappers. Price, One Shilling. Cakes of every description made to order. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs J. E. Coney, Grafton Road. rp O BUTCH EES Wanted, a gerteel Young Man to carry out orders. Apply to Fisher & Co. ____^ WANTED, a Boy to read Manu script —Apply at the Star office. WANTED, a General Servant — Apply to Mrs Charles Davis, Hardinge street, off Victoria-street WANTED, a Girl about 35 years of age to assist in Housework.—For address apply St *k office. WANTED to PUBCHASE, two Schooners, from 60 to 150 tons Register.— Geo. W. Binney. WANTED to CHAETER, Vessels for the conveyance of Timber to Lyttelton and Dunedin.—Geo. W. Binney. WANTED, a good domestic Ser vant —Apply at Colonel McDonnell's resi dence, Parnell, between 10 a.m. and 2 pm. TTJANTE D KN OWN—Highest TV Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, Ac.^at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIBBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. &c. <_c, alwayson hand. WANTED, Stonebreakers imme diately, to Break One Thousand Yards of Metal, at 4s 8d per yard—Apply at the Northumber land Hotel, to Patrick Cooney, Great South Road. WANTED, a Boy for the country; a comfortable place for a respectable lad.— Apply at the Star Office. W~ "aI-T T E 1), Purchasers for HOBART TOWN POSTS and RAILS, sft and 6ft PALINGS. . .. ~ _ Also, a Quantity of HARDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to AROHAKD & BRO WN, Mechanic's Bay. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including qaihes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hou.e Blocks' Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron ba_k and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, 4c., Asa, at the sowest market price, at his "S aids, Custom-house treet. WANTED, the Ladies that called at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to purchase SEWING MACHINES when I was out of tlipm to call again. I have now the most extensive assorimentin Auckland, consisting of Foot an* Hand MlchhTesby the undermentioned first-class Makers, Howe, Thomas, Little Wanzcr, Gresh»m> Dolly Varden, Little Stranger. Weir, Reliance Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers frSs Needle, for all Machines Oil and Extras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. ON SALE By the Undersigned, NOW LANDING, EX BELLA MARY: 190 cases Peacsck's lib tins Jams i; 0 cases rea- Easpben -, Jama 60 " » Jar Jams on " . Tart Fruits 1 " Hawkin's lib Tin Jams 4& ~ w T _ rt Fruits m " Peak's lib Jams 80 „ *™*° j ar Jama U'• *' Tart Fruits 380 " AP,W ono. W. B-NMYi



WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Bags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE "& CO-'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED KNOWN that I have a lot of Bargains. Pearl Barley, about 40 bags, 61bs for Is ; good Rice, 3d per lb ; Raisins, 4kl ; 5d ; Corn Flour, 8d ; Pickles, 8d and lid per bottle; 25 boxes of Light Weight Candles, 10d per lb ; Plaid Matches, 6s 6d per gross ; 80 gross of Harper Twelvetree's Washing Powder, 6d per dozen, 5s per gross; Day and Martin's Blacking, 6d per dozen ; 500 tins Sardines, 7d per tin, 6s 4d per dozen ; 60 dozen American Axe Handles, must be sold, only lOd each, or 8s per dozen ; 6000 assorted Envelopes, 4 dozen for 3d ; Dinner Plates, 2s 9d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozen ; Cups and Saucers, without handles, only 4d ; Cups and Saucers, with handles, 6d and 8d ; 100 gross of Boot Laces, 2s 2d per gross ; Light Blue. lOd per lb, B_uby the box; Sauce, fid per bottle ; Black Lead, 8d per lb ; Eggs, Is 8d per dozen, 17s per gross ; 300 boxes Figs, Is 4d per box, 12s per dozen ; Tobacco, 3s per lb.—E. WAITS, Pitt-street, Pioneer Cash Store. FOUND, a Brown Sporting Dog.— The owner can have the same by applying to Mr Philcox, New Post-office, and paying expenses. LOST, on Thursday evening, between foot of Alten Road and Stanley-street, an Indian chased GOLD RING, set with Pearls, Turquoise, and Rub- centre. The finder will be handsomely rewarded on leaving the same at the office of this paper. E N D El. S WANTED for the Erection of a Corrugated Galvanised Iron Store in Auckland. Plans and Specifications to be F.oen at the office of J. C. STOVIN, Mining and Estate Agent. 14, Insurance Buildings. mHURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. To be seen in my Window, 247 PAIRS EARRINGS, Not two pairs alike, from 7s 6d to £12 per pair. F. H. LEWISSON, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Union Bank. FOR SALE, 15,000ffc. Timber at 3s 6d per 100.—Apply Hood's Mills, Break water Road. ARBIVAL of the Bella Mary from Hobart Town with .1 Splendid Assortment of Fruits, Ribstone Pippins, Mellow Pears, &c., &c. Inspect our samples. Orders' promptly delivered in town and suburbs.—F. G. Brown & Co., Fruiterers and Confectioners, next Union Bank, Queen-street. T~~leN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, on Friday 15th inst, near Arch Hill, a light mouse-coloured Puppy Dog. Any per son returning the same to W. H. HaselJ, express driver, will receive the above re ward. -TciJKLAND WATER WOSKS. NOTICE is he'eby given that pursuant to the powers contained in " The Municipal Corporations Waterworks Act, 1872," the Council of the City of Auckland intend to construct Water Works for sup plying the City with water, and that the amount to be raiser! by v/av of 1 oan for that purpose is ONE HUN DRED THOPSAND POUNDS CelOO.OOO), and that in case their intention is objected to within two calendar months from the first publication of th:s irolirc application will be mndo to the Genera Assembly of New Zealand at its next session fo authority to construct tho said Works. Dated this twelfth day of May, 1874. P. A. PHILIPS, Mayor. TO CARPENTEBSAND BUILDERS. TENDERS will bo received up till noon of FRI DAY, 22nd instant, for the ERECTION of a COR RUGATED IKON BUILDING. Plans and spo.ifi cations to be seen at WARNOCK BROTHERS, Chapel-street. Auckland. po AND SEE MACKINTOSHES PATENT WATERPROOF INVERNESS CAPES. SAMUEL COOMBES, 80, Queen street. NOKTH iSHOEE.—To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. m O 33 UIL DEES. TENDERS will be received up to 4 p.m. on MON DAY the 25th instant, for the ERKCTION of the UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, corner of Queen and Wellcsley-stree's. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Wklleslev-stbket. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1874- May 20—"Progress and Chemistry of Artificial Illumination, with Experiments on various Lights. Gases, &a."— H. A Severn, Esq. May 29 -" Woman's Influence on the World's Weal"—Rev Alex. Reid Junes—"The Tongue—lts Use and Abuse"—Rev G. H. Turner June 26—" The Approaching Event—Transit of Venus"— Theophilus Heale, Esq. July 17—" The Manuscripts of the New Testament" —Right Rev Dr Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. July 24- " Water"—Dr J. R. Nicholson Aug 14—" The Proper Place of the Sabbath in Christian Ethics" -Rev D Bruce Aug. 28—" Superstitions"—Rev C. M. Nelson, M.A, Sept. 18—" Music—lts various Notations and Modes of Teaching"—Rev John Crump Sept. 25—" Science among the Cinders—A Grate Lecture"-Rev P. H. Cornford Oct. 16—" The Man"—Yen Archdeacon Maunsell, L.L.D., President. \* Seats reserved for Ticket-holders until 7.-15 p.m. Admission to Non-Ticket Holders, Is each. TJ C X L A N D VOLXJNTEEB ENGINEERS. The Company and Band will parade at the Market Square TO-MORROW EVENIKG,*t 7 o'clock sharp. By order. JOHN F. SAUNDERS, Secretary. T O. O. E., M. TJ., A. C. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No 8920. Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of the Wife of Brother J Bond, which will leave her late residence, Victoria-street (near Nelson-street), To morrow (Wednesday), at 3 o'clock p.m. Members of the other Lodges are invited to attend. Regalia : Black scarf and white gloves. By order of the N.G. SEERING H. MATTHEWS, Secretary. T~O~BtJILDERS, CONTBAOTOEB AND OTHERS. Tenders will be given to the above by the under signed for all kinds of Smith work, &c., from this date. j _K_r Addre.B— PETER BIRLEY, SMITH, ENGINEER, ETC., , Next McC-ae's [Cooperage, High-stm..



rFHE WHITE ELEPHANT! THE WHITE ELEPHANT! In political circles there is much talk of white elephants caused by the misconception of public wants, and the consequent mispending of, public money. Perhaps the greatest bugbear in our social economy, and the one which imposes the greatest amount of DIRECT TAXATION is the system of CREDIT. Emancipate yourselves, and purchase your Goods from E. E. SPENCEB, GENERAL GROCER, PROVISION, AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Corner of Grey and Queen-streets, Who practically carries out the only sound and , legitimate way of doing business, viz. :— CASH FOR GOODS, AND GOODS FOR CASH. AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. RACES ! RACES ! RACES ! ELLERSLIE RACE COURSE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, May 25 th and 26th, 1874. During these days Special Trains will run as under. The ordinary Time Table will be sus pended : — Leave Auckland : 12 3 4 6 6 7 a m a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. 7.30 9.20 "10.20 *11.0 *11.45 *12.30 *1.25 Leave Onehunga : 12 3 4 5 6 7 am. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. 8.30 10.15 til 0 tll-45 U2.30 f1.30, and when required until 5.30 p.m. Sags * Passengers for Onehunga to change carriages at Ellerslie course t Passengers for Auckland to change carriages at Ellerslie course. The first return Train from the Racecourse to leave at 3.0 p.m., and to run between Auckland and the Courses when required until 0 0 p m. Return Tickets from all Stations, including Admission into the Course, 2s. May be had at Messrs Upton and Co., E. Wayte, Chapman, Robin son, Parnell, and at all Stations. W. JONES SMITH. Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager's Office, Auckland, May 20.1874. DALLIN BROTHERS, THE WELL-KNOWN MANUFACTURERS OF CORDIALS, &c, OP SUPERIOR QUALITY, Established at the Thames since 1867, Beg most respectfully to inform the Public of Auck land that they have opened a BRANCH BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND In Premises lately occupied by MESSRS. BEDELL & WATSON, Brewers, Wyndhaw-street, Next door to the Clanricarde Hotel, And trusts by supplying genuine and superior article they will share a fair patronage of the trade generally. BALLIN BROTHERS Take this opportunity of returning their best thank to their numerous friends and customers for their past liberal favors, and assure them that every order shall be punctually attended to. Highest price given for Bottles of all kinds. TTT D O W D E N AUCTIONEER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, QUEEN STREET, (Near the Union Bank), Begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND, And will attend with promptitude to any Goods placed in his hands for auction or private sale. Auckland, April 10.1874. vY TOOK WAIKATO HEADS 09__i. The Cutter maWha Agnes Will sail from the Manukau as above on FRIDAY, the 22nd Instant. For freight or passage, apply to JAMES W. WALLER, Custom House-street. X U B I L E E. Tenders are invited for certain repairs to the Ship Jubilee, now lying alongside the Queen-street Wharf. Specifications and conditions can be obtained at the Office of the undersigned. Tenders received until three o'clock on Thursday, the 21st. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ___ OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. TO OLD FRIENDS OE TWENTY YEARS' STANDING J. RUS S E LL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, . PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. . Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s 6d pe. day. For Double i Bed-rooms, v per agreement. I I ■AttcklMtdi Jmhuuv 6,1874. |



«rjlfA HOTJES AT HAME." CITY HALL. EVERY EVENING AT EIGHT.. KENNEDY'S • SONGS OF SCOTLAND. Admission—Front Scats, 3s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Commence at eight o'clock. Children in arms not admitted. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EACH EVENING. tMsa _ mmjl^!^ THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. pRINCE WHALESTHEATBE. IMMENSE SUCCESS AND ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION ov SMITH'S ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL COMBINATION OE STAR AiiTISTES. EVERYBODY DELIGHTED WITH THE ORDER AND NEATNESS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, MAY 19, 1874, SECOND APPEARANCE OF THESE MATCHLESS ARTISTES. An Entertainment excelling anything of the kind ever before presented by a simi;ar organization. Novelties without parallel, and enjoyment extraordi nary. In order to gain patronage, as this Company has a reputation and intends to retain it, conse quently the people can depend on witnessing a sub stantial Exhibition, comprising the largest and most extensive routine of refined performances, with attrac tion surpassing any organization travelling, introduc ing the following incompaiably high-class.Artistes:— VAL VOSE, VAL VOSE, VAL VOSE, VAL VOSE, That Gem of Excellence, Ventriloquist, and Man of Many Voices A. DeCASTRO'S FAMILY A. D-CASTRO'S FAMILY The delight and admiration of all beholders, together with the Infant Prodigies, YOUNG ENGLAND, ALBERTO, and ANNETTE. The Wondrous Young Gymnast, AIREC, AIREC, AIREC, AIREC, The Aerial Star Artiste, applauded to the echo. A. ST. VINCENT and MDLLE. MONTEBELLO, A. ST. VINCENT and MDLLE. MONTEBELLO. Those pleasing Duettists, Comic Singers, and Imper sonators, hailed with delight and approbation. Tlan of the Seats and Chairs reserved at Upton's, in Queen-street. Boxes, 4s ; Children, half-price ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Children, Is 6d ; PIT, ONE SHIL LING ;no half-price. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Box office at Mr Upton's, and Seats can be secured from 10 to 4 each day. P. H KIRBY, Agent. AUCKLAND HARMONIC SOCIETY. SECOND CONCERT, Under the Patronage of His Honor the Superinten dent, John Williamson, Esq., at the LORNE-STREET HALL ON THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, 21st instant. Part I.—Selections from Haydn's Oratorio "The Creation" and "Mozart's Twelfth Mass." Part ll.—Secular. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s. May be obtained of Messrs Upton, Wayte, Turrell, and Howden, Queen-street, and ©f the Members. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND ROYAL MAIL COACHES. THE ROYAL MAIL COACHES TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga—9 a.m., 2 p.m. Leave Auck land—l 2 noon, 5 p.m. Night Coaches on Saturdays— 6.30 p.m., 11.30 p.m. _ : ~ Booking Office :— Lendrum's Stables, late Means s, Queen-street, Auckland. W. WHITE, Proprietor. TTAVE YOU SEEN MACKINTOSHES PATENT WATERPROOF INVERNESS CAPES? SAMUEL COOMBES, SO, Queen stre e-t. Public Works Office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 7th May, 1874. TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a POST and TELEGRAPH OFFICE at Pukorokoro, in the Province of Auck land. . ' General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; and at the office of the District Engineer, A 11 fib 1 ATI d Tenders' addressed to the Hon the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders for Post and Telegraph Office, Pukorokoro," will be re ceived at the office of the undersigned up to 4 o'clock of MONDAY, the Ist d .y of June, 1874. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the near est District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. ~CIX NOiiHAM CASTLLE. J. WISEMAN Will open out shortly the following Goods- Inlaid and other Side-saddles Girls' Saddles Bridles—various Stirrup Leathers Ladies' and Gents' Safety Stirrups Spurs Whips—Jockey, Gig, Buggy, &c. Thongs— Greenbide, Kangaroo, Four-horse, *c, Plough and Cart Hames and Traces Brushes—Dandy, Water, Spoke, Compo, and Shoe Horse Fly Nets Burnishers Spring Hooks Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Mountings Hammer Heads and Hooks, assorted, for Hunting Crops. PAPERHANGINGS, ETC. 60,000 Rolls Paperhangings, in every quality and variety of design 15 bales Hessian and Scrim 6 cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Stained Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes-Kent's, Hamilton's, and other makers Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery 600 cases Sheet Glass Polished Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons White Lead, in wood and iron •Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticorrosive Paint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILLIPPS _ SON, OIL, COLOR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, 12, WYNDHAM STREET. T>EED & BRETT'S ALMANAC, 1874, The Publisher- Intimate that enly a snoall number of copies are loft, and should be secured at once. This invaluable annual should be in every Settler's home.



FRIDAY, MAY 22. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. CHOICE ENGRAVINGS, CARPETS, MAHOGANY LOO TABLE, &C, &c, &0. THE Subscribers will sell at the Matt, Fort-street, on Friday next, 22nd inst, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Ma hogany Loo Table, six Hair-seated Chairs. Chiffonnitrs, Pembroke Table, Spring-seated Arm Chair (blue rep), choice Engravings, Carpets, Mantles, Mirrors, Loo Tables, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Double Iron ana Wcod Bedsteads, Marble Top Dressing Mirror, Hair Mattress, Blankets, Iron Cots, Cooking Stove, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. W DNESDAY, MAY 20. FRUIT! FRUITI! FRUIT!!! H. S. MEYERS & CO. TX7ILL sell by auction, at the Stores ▼ y next to Mr Binney, Lower Queen-street, on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at half-past 10 o'clock sharp, 1000 CASES CHOICE FRUIT, now landing ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, comprising— APPLEB- French Crab, Ribstone and Stones Pippins Russets, Pearmains, Golden Harvey American Pippins, Norfolk Biffins Blenheim Orange, &c. Also, A few cases Choice Pears. . ' THURSDAY, MAY 21. \x CORN EXCHANGE. APPLE SAN DJA.MS. Ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town. GEO. W. B I N N E.Y WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, 21st May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 500 CASES APPLES— consisting of French Crabs, Orange Pinpins, Scarlet Pearmains, Fulton's Seedlings, Golden Russets, Rip stones, Nonpareils, Stone Pippins, Silver Russetts ; _ ~_,_,» 350 cases Jams (Peacock's, Peak's, and Hawkins J Terms at sale. FRIDAY, MAY,22.£| PIANOFORTE, BY BORD, (PARIS). THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at twelve o'clock, One. of Bord's Brilliant Trichord Cottage PIANOFORTES, in walnut case, quite new, with all the recent improvements. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Anctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 21. SAILS AND GEAR. SALVAGE FROM HERCULES. THE Subscribers will sell in tlio Yard, Fort.street, (adjoining Messrs McArthur, Shera, and Co.) on 'J hursday next, the 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the Sails, Gear, &c, &c, of the Schooner Hercules. Also, by order of H.M. Customs : Boat Lot of Old Iron and Copper. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Anctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 1. [ BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OP THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DIS TRICT. 102 ACRES, MAUNGAKARAMEA. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, On Monday, Ist June, at 12 o'clock 102 ACRES VOLCANIC SOIL, being allotment 13, of the Parish of Maungakaramea, Bank s County, formerly the property of Duncan McLachlan. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, 20th, NOON. EX BELLA MART, FROM HOBART TOWN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 2506 OASES EEUIT, AND 50 CASES JAMS, CAREFULLY SELECTED AND PACKED EX PRESSLY FOR THIS MARKET. R. AETH U R WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday next, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, An Extensive and Superior Assortment of FRUIT— C -1564 CASES Apples and Pears, French Crabs, Scarlet Pearmains, Stone Pippins, American Crow's Egg, Braddick Nonpareils, Golden Harvey, Stunner Pippins, Wellington Pip pens, Lamb Abbey Pearmains, Blenheim Orange, New York Pippin, Court Pender Plate, Gold Russet, King Pippins, Johnson's Pippins, St. Lawrence Pears, St. German, Black Achan, Winter Nells. 652 OASES Apples and Pears, Port Rumples, New York Pippins, Scarlet Pearmains, Blenheim Orange, Nonpareils, Wellington and Stone Pippins, French Crabs, Pears, &c. R R under AB— 103 CASES APPLES—GoIden Nonpareils, New Town and Wellington Pippins, Stunner Pippins, &c W— 80 CASEB APPLES—French Crabs, Stone Pip pins, Stunner Pippins, Bimples, &c X under SL— 85 CASES APPLES—Adam's Pearmains, Golden Harveys, New Town Pippins, &c IW— 81 CASES WALNUTS, PEARS, and APPLES- Walnuts, Winter Nelis Pears, French Crabs, &c HT— 26 CASES APPLES—BIue Pearmains, Crow's Nests, Stone Pippins, New Town Pippins, Blenheim Orange, &c JD— 15 CASES APPLES—GoIden Pippins, Scarlet Pe-rmains, French Crabs, &c 2506 CASE 3 Wilson— 60 eases Superio- Jams, well assay ted Prise Poultry, &c. Terms Cash.