• a It was found to be desirable that province. extent of f ores ijore should be the large affor(l enlarged U d 6fer accommodation for shipping, for a i Sf cc railway and other purposes, and i Superintendent having communicated •th the General Government on this sub •t has received .in assurance that the pro- 1 for the transfer of this and the fore- P° s o f other harbours of the province •f[be recommended to the General Assem- M a necessity arises. The Superintendent herewith the correspondence which tk°T>lace with the Government on this Vect. The Superintendent found that the 77 ted Pimping Association had undertaken osfc extensive and important work in draining a larß e Portion of the goldfields adiacent to the company's works, but as it found impossible to prosecute the work intageously without assistance fromthe G p - ternment, the Superintendent (at the request \ tJie com paDies interested) applied to the General Government for an advance of funds, and the Government has agreed, pending the sanction of the General Assembly, to advance a sum off 6,000 towards the woik, subject to certain conditions. The correspondence the subject is enclosed for the information of the Council. The municipality which has, at the request of the inhabitants, been granted to the district of the Thames will (the Superintendent trusts) lead to the great improvement and general advancement of the district. The Superintendent has also visited Coromandel, and received various applications from the inhabitants there for increased road accommodation, which (it must be admitted) would greatly facilitate the development of the mineral resources of the hack country in that district. ADVANCE OF £40,000.

[Finding that the ordinary Provincial re venue, although steadily on theincrease, is not likely to improve to such, an extent as to be sufficient to meet the increasing demand upon it, the Superintendent has requested the General Government to sanction an advance of £40 000 upon the security of the land revenue, and he is happy to state that the Government has acceded to this request. Papers oh this subject are herewith enclosed. HOSPITAL AND ASYLUM.

The crowded state of the present Lunatic Asylum is such as to render the immediate erection of, at least, a new wing indispensable, and the Council will be asked to sanction the necessary expenditure for this purpose. It is contemplated also provide an asylum for aged an infirm persons, the building now used as a Refuge having proved wholly inadequate to the demands which are being continually made upon it. In reference to these works the Superintendent will invite the Council to" concur with him in setting apart endowments for asylum purposes. Increased hospital accommodation is also urgently required, for which it is purposed to raise funds upon the security of the Hospital Endowments. The estimates of expenditure for the year are in course of careful preparation on a basis which (it is hoped) will be regarded by the Council as satisfactory.

STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH OUTDISTRIDTS.

The Superintendent deems it to be of the highest importance thatthewholeofthesettled districts along the East and West Coasts of the province should be connected by steam com - Eradication with the ports of Auckland and the Manukau. It is, therefore, intended to ask the Council for the means requisite to enable the Government to encourage the owners of coasting steam vessels to maintain regular services whereby the inhabitants at present settled along the coasts, and those who are likely shortly to be located in new settlements, may enjoy the benefits of regular and ready communication with the capital md with each other.

LANDS PROM THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT. - In addition to the lands within the province already purchased by theGeneralGovernment the Snperintendent has made arrangements whereby other lands suitable for settlement will be acquired from the native owners, who are now, as the Superintendent is glad to observe, generally disposed in favor of selling their lands to the Govern ment for this purpose. While at Wellington the Superintendent also applied to the General Government for the remainder of the " surplus" lands of old land purchasers to be transferred to Provincial administra tion, and from the correspondence which has passed on this subject it will be seen that the Government is at length favourably disposed to their transfer, The General Government has also communicated to the Superinten dent a Bcheme for the disposal of the proceds of the remnant of confiscated lands within the province, which is fully explained in the correspondence on this subject herewith enclosed for the information of the Council.

HIGHWAY BOARDS' EILL.

ABilhrillbesubnaitted for the consolidation of the laws relative to the Highway Boards wMchwillbefoundto be comprehensive in in its character, and (it is trusted) an ad vance and improvement upon the existing measure. The objects which, it proposes to accomplish, may be shortly described as follows:—(1). It will consolidate the two existing Provincial Acts into one, and make the various provisions conform to those of the Highway Boards Empowering Act of the General Assembly. (2). It will introduce several amendments upon the existing; law which have been suggested by the experience J»f the operation of the present system during the pastthree yeara. (3). It will enable the Superintendent to add. to the powers and duties of the Boards in respect of several im portant matters, such as the planting of trees, th« conservation of forest lands belonging to «je province, or to any public trust. The administration of the law as regards J^^g. ; and other subjects of a local nature. (*) It will provide that the general expendi ture of the Board on public works shall take pace under competent engineering superin tendence. (5) It will empower the Superin tendent to establish Central District Boards, oomposed of members elected by the various v L?T? rda ' d- to entrust to such watral Boards the carrying out of such of «»e duties and powers to be created under S!wv iM ■»»* with advantage, be dealt wuu by larger machinery than that which ex «« under the present system, The existing maoinnery will be maintained, and the power w" mg T>rateß remain ™th the rate" to f> V- i P°wer "will be given to transfer eon™ntral. Boards those matters of largef ma *?' w*ich, f<» various reasons (financial ■» otherwise), the smaller boards are not w^eiently able to deal with., Precautions X!^ akeat6 enable the Superintendent jo mtroduce the new . system gradually, and • « not violently to disturb the existing fiWim ♦ # r8- (6) Powers will be ttwvL Boards to borrow tS&ti Pl* i tHe security .of rates JJJjjea to be levied under«'the Act. l>e riir* r8?f eiadßedto be necessary to firifff*. It c Board for two reasona : ■rt'inS T f l*^ Road Board grant is year - «S *° be "continued after the next o»other^ o SeC°n^ ly 'that without the grant *lach inal^ VOBing money the amount Under •££w be raised by way of rates. l>y «heTr- 7"?! 7 low maximum allowed ActA, S lßhf ay Boards Empowering I'TMatn j*oo small to enable the \ V»Bnitu£ tT""- Public~works_.of. any \M WUronna a e*® empowering clause^ will W*i!*«rkSAu? a* borwwing and extrava **m(XflU ™re > or agafnst -any. loss M «w^rfditoM pi the dwtrick

The Superintendent is aware that the bill does notextend, in any respect, as far as might be desired, but such is the state of the law of the General Assembly on this question, that no other or fuller powers could be given by the Provincial Legislature, without a con siderable risk of the whole measure being invalidated on the ground of its provisions being ultra vires, Still it is hoped that the passing of the bill will have the effect of improving the present highway system, and of preparing the country in some degree for that more extended form of local self-government which must, at no very distant date, be accorded to it.

NEW EDUCATION ACT. As to Education, the income which has been derived, or indeed likely to be derived under fthe Act of 1872, has proved altogether inadequate to the requirements of the pro vince, and the advance of £7,500 authorised by the Council hns been wholly absorbed in meeting the expenditure of the Board up to this date. The Superintendent proposes to submit a bill which will provide a further and a bettor system of education for the youth of the province. Several alterations were proposed with a view to rendering the measure, as the Superintendent trusts, more workable and more" generally acceptable to the people of the piovince without in any, appreciable decree curtailing the opporfcuni- j ties of education afforded by the present Act. Proper steps must be taken to utilize and add to the many valuable endowments through out the province in order to provide a portion of the funds required to carry on education, and the Superintendent proposes in the administration of any lands which may hereafter be submitted to his control to select, and invite the Council to assist him to reserve a large portion of the best lands as school endowments. A proposal will be sub mitted for dealing with the property known as the old Supreme Court site in such a manner that the revenue to be derived therefrom shall be applied exclusively to educational purposes.

PROVINCIAL CONTROL OV IMMIGRATION.

The terms on which the Superintendent has accepted the supervision of General Go vernment immigration matters within the province will be ascertained from the enclosed correspondence with the Hon Mr Vogel. Tn addition to the machinery provided by the General Government for the administration of the immigration scheme, it is very desir able that the Provincial Government should possess certain auxiliary power and means for tho appointment of local agents in various parts of the United Kingdom. A modification of the present land laws will also be necessary so as to provide such measures as will facilitate the settlement of immigrants upon lands already acquired, or such as may be handed over, and render those lands more easily accessible.

AUCKLAND AND MERCER RAILWAY. —KAT-

PARA EXTENSION ABANDONFD

Tho construction of the Auckland and Mercer railway has rapidly advanced during tho past four months, but in view of the arrangements whereby the contractors are entitled to use tho line for the oonvcy anco of rails and other materials for its consrruction there appear to be ob jections to hand over to the province the charge of any portion of the railway, at any rate while this arrangement with the con tractors exists. The extension of the line to Ngaruawahia, which has been commenced since the Council adjourned, is now being proceeded with. This work will be of im mense advantage to the province as well as to the colony asa whole, andof immediatebenefit to the settlers on the Waikato delta. A pro posal has been received from Mr Engall, as agent of an English company, for the con struction of a branch lino of railway to connect Mercer with the Thames. A copy of this proposal will be placed before the Council. In regard to the proposed extension of the Kaipara railway from liiver head to Auckland the Superintendent has learned with regret that it is not the inten tion of the General Government to carry out this work. The papers on this subject will be submitted to the Council with a separate message, and the Council will be asked to consider as to the advisability under the circumstances of the work being undertaken by the Provincial Government. CLAIM FOB AUCKLAND AND DRURV LINE. The Superintendent has ascertained that a claim exists against the General Govern ment on account of the Provincial Govern ment expenditure on the Auckland and Drury railway before that line was taken over for completion by the General Government. The Superin tendent while at Wellington submitted this claim to the Government, but it was alleged that there had been an arrangement with the Superintendent's predecessor by which the claim had been liquidated. The Superin tendent nevertheless declines to abandon the claim, and the matter is still open for consi deration.

THE PBOVIXCIAL TIMBERED LANDS. The Provincial Government has had under consideration during the recess the ques tion of dealing with the timbered lands of the province, and their preservation from destruction, and from illegal and unautho rised cutting, and a proposal on this subject will be submitted during the session.

WATER SUPPLY BILL, ETC, There are other important measures on which the Council will be invited to bestow consideration. Among these may be men tioned a Bill to enable a water supply to be obtained for .the city of Auckland, under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Water Works Act; also, a new Sheep Act, which has been framed to meet the require ments of the East Coast (Poverty Bay) district.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SYMPATHY. The Superintendent is glad to state that he has received the most cordial support from the General Government in all matters relating to the welfare of the province, and he earnestly relies on meeting with a similar spirit of co-operation on the part of the Pro vincial Council in the consideration of the various measures to be submitted during the session. Superintendent.

MESSAGES. The following messages from the Superm ntt-Tnc7o Cstg da: 3 7ent to Acts passed DS b-feocl 7osing statement of revenue and expenditure from January 1 to Marcht 31 |f 0 i7_EnclosiDg proposal for a City Fire BN go ade iB-Bnclosing City Water Supply EZTSdSng the Highways BHI. No 20 -Enclosing the Education Bill. WATER SUPPLY BILL. a second time on Tuesday. for the second reading. On the moir T&J \ j-<£ read a second time on Friday. formal After the tranaaotion of some $ bs'*S business the Oounoil adjourned toll Tuesday next, /ra,' 1-1- :vi-^

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

MOVEMENTS OF TAWHIAO.

ALEXANDRA

Friday,

There is nothing important. Tawhiao and his family are at Otorohangi, and will return here shortly.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

SPLENDID SHOW IN THE MANUKAU,

THE SHAREMARKET,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day,

The Manukau have a splendid show to-day in the face of the reef at the south end of the block, evidently very rich.

Tookey's have nice looking stone in the cross reef on the 300 feet level. A small parcel is being tested in the mortar to ascer tain if it is auriferous.

Sales have been made : Alburnia (second issue), 47s 6d; Old Whau, £4 15s ;_Coliban, 10s Gd, 103 9d, lls, 11s 3d, 11s Gd ; Cures, 10s Gd to 10s 9d j Bright Smile, £5 2s 6d.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

AN UNRESTUAINABLE PRISONER.

SPLENDID SPECIMENS FIIOM THE

CITY OF AUCKLAND.

COROMANDEL.

This day,

A Maori was arrested last night on a charge of stealing a goat. He wss hand cuffed and tied down, but broke loose ont of the cell, and burst the door open. He has not been found yet. The City of Auckland obtained Gslbs of specimens yesterday, and 801bs this morn ing. Gold is shewing splendidly in the face and overhead in the stopea, and about 301bs are expected this afternoon. The Union Beach got a small parcel of rich specimens this morning The Waikoromiko track is blocked up wiLh fallen timber, but will bo cleared at once.

THE NATIVE MEETING.

MR MACKAY CABBIES THE DAY,

ROTORUA.

This day,

The native meeting is over. The matters of discussion were referred to the next meet ing of the General Assembly. Mr Mackay, in an ablo speech, upset all the opposition. Te Pohipi, of Taupo, Karaitiana, M.U.R., of Napier, Raihi, of Waikato, Hopepa lli kutaia, of Tauranga, and Ke;;p:i Hurinui, of T« Arawa, supported Mr Mackay. Mr liaise, for Wollingten, and Mr Mac kay leave tomorrow.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Press Telegram Agoncy.]

SHIP GOLDEN SEA IN QUARANTINE,

CAUSE UNKNOWN.

A WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH IN A

KELSON FIHE,

WELLINGTON.

This day. jgSThe ship Golden Sea, with 38G im migrants, has arrived. She was taken into quarantine. The cause is unknown There has been no communication with her as yet.

The wholesale market prices are as fol lows :—Flour, £13, £14; wheat milling, none ; chick, 2s Gd, 4a ; oats, ss, 5s 3d ; maizo, Gs Gd, Sa ; potatoes, 80s, 90s ; butter scarce, lOd ; cheese, Gd to 7id ; ham is de clining, prices being 9d to lid ; bacon 8d to 9d.

Alexander McDonald, who has often been mixed up with Maorie disturbances in Mana watu, being adopted a member of a tribe yes terday, deliberately shot one of the leaders in Young's Napier coach, in operation of the right to some land over which the road runs.

Tenders for £50,000 worth of New Zealand Government Debentures, under the Westland Loan Act, were opened to-day. The mini mum price in sealed cheque was lOli. The tender was accepted as Colonial Trust Fund for £40,000 at 101 i, £10,000 at 102. The Mayor of Christchurch, £300 at par, was declined.

This is one and a-half per cent lower than the last sale in London.

NELSON.

This day,

A cottage at Wakefield was destroyed by fire this morning. Mrs Wright, the sole occupant, was burnt to death.

THI «tK*ttsTß B*AH F ,1 ;AT, Mit 1, )£*4



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee i both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co.' Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and ("stinctness of flavour. Note the brands. Sold at almost every groceiy establish ment in town and province.- FAdvt.] i ' "* WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.—For address apply Star office. —_ _ > WANTED, a respectable Girl to take charge of two Children.—Apply Mrs Pierce, Upper Symonds-street. WANTED, a young Q-irl about 18 for general Housework.—Apply to Mrs Kirkwood, Allen Eoad. between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. WANTED, the Ladies and Gentle men who were disappointed on last Saturday in getting their Plants to know that L. H. GKEBN will have a Splendid Collection of Ornamental and Flowering Plants for sale in the Market on Saturday. N.B Table Bouquets, 6d each. WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Apply to W. Leys, Bookbinder, Wyndham street. WANTED, two pairs of Sawyers. Apply between one and two at Waitemata Hotel. WANTED, a G-eneral Servant.— Apply to Mrs iliott Meyer, Symonds-street, opposite the Choral Hall. WA N T B D,|by a Draper in the Countr/, an experienced Person to take charge of a Dress and Mantlemakiug Department; must, thoroughly understand the cutting-oat and general details of the business. A liberal salary, given to a competent person.-Apply before 11 am to S. and J. E. Vaile, Drapers, Queen-street, Auckland. m O W N OP TAURANGA. Wanted to Purchase, TOWN BEOT-ONS. High Cash Price given,-Vpply "Ccmmsieial," Feot-offioe, ttauranifa.



WANTED, a Kitchen Man.— Apply at St. Murgo Cafo. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mil C A. Harris, Franklin Roa \ W "ANTED, a Partner in a first class Manufacturing Industry (to extend its operations). Rare opportunity. Amm of buiinoss habits may realise an income of £00 a month.—Apply to George Sibbin. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street. WANTED, a Situation (in town) by aste 'y iVTar led Man ; used to Horses and Store'Work.-Add)ess W.W., The Willows, Ali ert-street. QTOOEM AN WANT R.D; must have gond references. —Apply to Messrs Hunter and Nolan, on nt-st Wednesday, at 11 a.m. WANTED, shoemakers to Work at Bench, and two or three Apprentices.— Apply W. Parker's London Boot Factory, AVakefield street. W~SN"TEDTThe^adies that called at tlie Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to purchr.se SEWING MACHINES when I was out of them to rail again. I have now the rncst extensive assortment in Auckland, consisting of Foot anrt Hand Machines by the underm«nlion<>d first-cla^s Makers, viz:~ Britannia, Hown, 'J'h.rnas, Lit'.le Warner, Gresham, Dolly V.-irden, Litt'e Stranger. Weir, Reliance, Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis JS'cedks for nil Machines. Oil and Extras. A piiitcd guarantee felven with oich Machine. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakcfield-stroets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rakes. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles. Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felices, &c.,&c, alwaysoa hand. ry/s ayj JuN M, JUL Y. W. R4TTRAYS Establishment*'" CLOSE at half-pp.st 5 o'clock p.m. (Saturday's excepted) during the above Winter months. New Zealand ITouso, CO, Qr.een-street. tm^- wmm TO LTVT, House and Shop two doors from Mr Brittnin's, Chemist, Victoila street. Rent, 12s. "VTO"RTH BTTOT^E.--To Let, the i.l if'iise lately occupied by Mr G. M Kkrt>. on tho ontcr lioach >taven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, Noith Shore, or at office of tnis )iapor. BOAED and EESIDENCE for two gentlemen in a private family, ton minutes' wa'k from Queen-street. —For address apply at Stab Office. T^OTICE OF EEMOVAL. The undersigned has MOVED from his late place of busino'-H to the New Building, erected by Messrs David Nathan -fe Co , opposite the Post-ofllce, Short land street. JAMES C. STIARLAND, Chemist and Druggist. T O. O. F., M. U., A. d! ANNIVERSARY BALL of Fountain of Friendship Lod'<o, Lome-street Hall, on MONDAY, 2.oth May. Dancing to commence at 0 p.m. BTF.wAn. T a— T. P. Miller. P O. Owen Afahon, E.S. J. Tapper. P.G. ftoo Atkinson, P.B. H. E. Itogers, V.G. Heigh way Bro. Tickets, 10s 01, may be obtained from the above Stewards. GEORGE ATKINSON, Secretary* rpo SCORIAMASONS. Tenders w"'l bo received until noon of tho sth May for Scoria Foundations in Quoen-iitreGt. P'ana, &c, at my ofiice. RICHARD REALS, > rchltcct. FE ATE ENA L HOME AND PIONEEB LODGE. Tho Open Lodge Mect'ng will be hold in tho Temperance Hall, Albert-strort, on FIUDAY EVENT ING May 1. A Musical and Literary Kntertainment will be hold FItEE to tho Members of the Order and the public. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 7.45 p.m. OTAGO GOLDMINING- OOM PAN V (REGISTERED). The half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Insurance Buildings on TUESDAY, the 6th of May, 1874, at S p.m. Business : To receive tho Directors' Kepoit and Balance-sheet. Shareholders are reminded that tho 14th CALL of Is will be overdue on the 30th inst—WILLIAM FLOOD. Acting Manager, 35, Qaeen-street (next National Bank), April' 21, 1874. TO LET, Good Business Premises for General Store, Butcher Shop, or Bakery, with good oven.—Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street TO BE LET, the Balcony Blue House, near St. Matthew's Church, Wellesley street, furnished or unfurnished (17 rooms) for a large family or eta private boarding-house. For particu lars apply to S. H. Webb, Music Saloon. N.B.— Pianofortes and Harmoniums for sale at low prices j also tuned in town and country. NO T I C E. FRANCIS J. SHOETT, Hairdresser, has much pleasure in informing the public that in consequence of increased Business he Iras engaged a first-class PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER, and can &uar anteo the cleanest and mo^t comfortable Shaving, and the neatest and most fashionable Hair-cutting in Auckland. F\X.S. therefore re:pectfully solicits the increased patronsge of the public, and asturcs Customers that they shall receive studied civl'ity, combined with extreme cleanliness and care, PERFUMERY, POMADES, ETC. FRANCIS J. SHORT T, 170, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at low rates of interest.—Apply to ELIOTT MEYER, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MISSING from the -Wood Wharf, a KEG of BDTTER addressed to William Hodge Newmarket.— Any person giving information as to its whereabouts to Mr Ruesell, Wharf, will be rewarded. pI T V LEVELS. City Council Offices, Auckland, April 10,1874. It to hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council to fix the level of PONSONBY ROAD, (Within the City Boundary). The Plan may be seen in the City Surveyor's office, and all persons interested in the intended work, or likely to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard before the Council at a Meeting to be held on MONDAY, thelSthMay. F . B RODIE, Town Clerk. IOnTIER! BUTTER! BDTTEK! LOTS OF BUTTER FRESH AND SALT. ' Pay a visit to FENTONr S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market, and inspect his splendid stock of Butter of the following brands:- The beautiful Shamrock of Ireland, made by Mrs O'Brien, a Carlow woman. The renowed Thistle of Scotland, made by Duncan The sweet Rose of England, made by John Bull, of . aThe rideliol<m? Walk4to Primrose, made by a very 014 Chum. fBAKOI3 tfEtfTON, Provision Merchant, : ■ ' Auckland Market.



r\ I T V HALL. Claus-Keicel Concerts. Director Siunob Biscacctanti. POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT BUT ONE IN CITY HALL. Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor aud Lady Fe gusson.His Honor th« superintendent, His Worship the Mayor, Captain Simpson, and Officers of 11.M.5. Blanche. THIS (FEIDAY) EVENING, Fourth Appearance of MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS, THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTE, Assisted by Mdllo. Jeanne Eekel, the Charming Young Prima Donna ; Mr3 Mitchell, the Popular Local Vocalist ; Signor Cecohi, the Eminent Tenor ; and Mons. Kekel, the Renowned Pianist and Composer. Box Office at Mr Upton's. Admission—Front Seat 3, 4s ; Body of Hall, 3s ; Back Seats, 2s. Doors o#en at 7.30. commence at 8. Carriages at 10. pRINOE OF WALEB THEATBE. Lessees .. Messrs DeLias and Colmer. The Management have to announce that on MONDAY NEXT, MAY 4, Will be presented the thrill'Dg Drama of AURORA FLOYD, Followed by the Buklescjue op SONNAMBULA. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, -Is; Stalls,, 2s Cd: PIT, ONE SHILLING. * 7T~H OEAL HALL. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OP HI3 EXCEL LENCY THE GOVEBNOB AND LADY FERGUaSON. AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the Funds of St Stephen's Orphan Home, I Parnell, on ' SATURDAY LViSNJNG, MAY 2, 1874. PROGRAMME. Part I. Overture, "Semiramide" (Rossini) Quartette, " The Soldier's FateweT — Messrs. Harker, Osborne, Blaydcs, and Newbury Song—Mrs Glover Solo (FJute) from "Le Puitsd'Amour" (LePatourel) Song, "Love aud Courage" (Spohr)—Mr Newbr<iy (with obligate \lolincel!o accompaniment) Duet, "The Elfin Call" (olover)— M 'ses E. andS. E. Pu^chas AValtz, "Amorotta" (Gung'l) Part 11. Overture, "Le Dieu et La Bayadere" (Auber) Quartette, " Good Night" (Pinsuti)—Miss Dyer, Miss Maunsell, Mr Blaydes, and Mr Newbury Solo (Violin) from "La Sonnambrla"—Captain the Hon S. G. Egerton SoDg, "O Far Dove, 0 Fond Dove" (Gatty)—Miss Dyer Allegretto, No 7 Symphony (Beethoven) Air, " Pro Peccatis" (Rossini)—Mr Nevvbmy Wedding March (Mendelssohn) Conductor—Hon. Seymour Egerton. Doers open at 7 30 ; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission- Front S^its, 4s ; or, six Tickets for £1; Back Seats, 2s. licketsmay be obtained at Messrs Upton's and Wayte's, Queen-street ; at Mrs Vaughan's and Mr Robinson's, Parnell. VX* rpOE NEWCASTLE JjSif^ DIRECT. The magnificent Clipper Barque lone, AAI 100 ye.iv 3, 620 tons register, Thomas Huiton, Commander, will sail for above port on TUESDAY next, sth instant. Has splendid accommodation for a few Saloon and Steerage psssengers. FARES. Saloon £8 Steerage .. .. £5 For further particulars apply on board, or to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. T^OTICE TO JTJEYMEN7 The JURY summoned to attend at the Supremo Court on MONDAY next, the 4th May instant, WILL NOT be required. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. Sheiiff's Office, May 1,1874. NIT ED METHOI)IBT FREE CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL, Junction of Pitt and Vtecent-streeß A New Serv'ce of Sacred Song, entitled, Bunyan s Holy War," will be given in the Chapel on FRIDAY EVENING, May 1, the Proceeds in aid of the Library. Admission-^Adults, Is; Children, 6d. Doors open at 7 ; to commence at 7.30. NNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 3: The Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held fn the Lodge-room, Wellcsley-street, on THIS (Fviday) EVENING, Ist May, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. LOYAL OEANGrE LODGE NO. 2, ROYAL ALBERT. tVia "Rnval \reh Purple Chapter intended to be he?dthisSenS is Postponed tm friday, the Bth May, at 7.80 p.m. By order of the W.M. \ERIVED EX HEE ALD 18 cases Port Cooper Cheese 10 kegs Prime Butter. TOWNSHEND BROTHERS. mHE JUNE NU M BEE OF THE PBESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS is now published. Price — Threepence. A TJOKLAND HARBOUR JOL BOiRD OADETSHIP, M* WORTHINGTON, Mester of AuoWsnd Olty JUst School* wlJlundertake to prepare Candidates fo* the Kxaminationlof Barbour Board Catletslilp, to fe« hrtd.in July. leiwilon application,



TT ATKINS, In calling attention to A LARGE STOCK Of NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, / "Wishes to state that he does net intend to resort to I any RETIRING, CLEARING-OUT, orSXPIRA ( TION PUFF as a means of attracting Cus |: tomers. The liberp' patronage accorded by his patrons renders any puffing or subterfuge whatever quite un necessary; indeed such KETIRING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking meie attempts to trade on the credulity of the Public, and are dvly appreciated as such. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low as cm be legitima tely charged by any Houte in existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF 2*EW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Meririoes, AVinseya, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, AVool Plaids, &c, &c THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the CHOICEST IN AUCKLAND. THE FRENCH MERINOES From Is IOJd per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE vYINSEYS, From CJd, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE OF BLACK SILKS, JUST OPENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lid per yard Good Qualiity, 3s Cd per yard Very Superior, Ss lid, 4s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, up to 7s Cd, 24in. wide. LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. A HEAVY STOCK IN Plain and Soft Twills. Good value. 2 CASES OF REAL BLACK LUSTRES, Particularly bright and splendid value. Ladles' Cloth, Velvet, Beaver, and Waterproof JACKET 3 and MANTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. A H EA V V STOCK OF FLANNELS 5 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A Large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. A capital Assortment. Crewdson's, Horrock's and all makes in CALICOES, at a small advance on Cost. CHFAP WHITE SHEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. 80in and OOin wide, in plain and twilled, 2s 3d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. These are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS! Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland In Medium, Super, and Extra Super. All sizes. A HEAVY STOCK OF QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. THE NEW MOSS TBIMMING At 2d per yard. Sold a short time ago at sd. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOODS, Both Imported and Auckland Made. ; THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. Cheap TWEEDS for "Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash, BOY'S^AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &O. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE J SHIRTS, &c. Uiis Hay ju*» BosavMAir, ■



mH E LATE S I B I 1 — 1 1 The Fublic are respectfully informed that since j being burnt out I have Purchased the business, Stock-in-Trade, &c, of Mr Cater, formerly Webster, opposite the New Market-house, where tha same c«e will be taken in producing FIRST-CLASS POX- | TRAITS as in my late studio. Xs®° Note the Address— 6, EEDFEEN, PHOTOGRAPHER, QOEEN-STREET, '' Opposite trt v. New Market. TO LET, a Shop in tlic best part I of Queen-street.—Apply to ASIITON & SON; Or, GEORGE STBBIN. PEIYATE BOARD~AND RESIDENCE, i i SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room,.&c. Teiok Moderate. MRS A. POSSETT, HARB OU X VIK AY fI OUS E, SBOBXL • ND-STIIEET. N ° * : AM person' are lierewlth cautioned against Culling [> or Removing Timber from Allotment Jvo 177, Parish of Takapuna, and known as Stratiord's Faim, Hell- | ver's Creek. ARTHUR D. STRATFORD, TriOMAS FISH, Chemist, Princes-street. TO MABTEKS OF TRADING VESSELS /ND OTHERS. Any information concerning the Oyster Cutter SWIFT, now nine days out, supp sed to have ?one either to Mahurangl or Great Barrier, wiU be thark fully received by ALFRED WEi-LliY, at the Thames Hotel. j J^ 7 O~ T , I 0 K« A GRAND CONCERT i3 to be given on MONDAY next, the 4th instant, in the Otahuhu Public Hall, for the purpose of obtaining sufficient Funds to complete the Shingling of the Catholic Church at Otahuhu. iIKATO SPOBTING COMPANY. PBEASANTS ! PHEASANT 3 ! JOHN BURD, Agekt, Stall 10, Market. Pher^ants received daily. Fami"ie3 and Hotels supplied, upon leavlog orders, w Ith any quantity i?t lowest rates. . Jomr BUBD, Agent for the AVaikato Sporting Company. MONDAY, MAY 4. Noon. WAKEFIELD-STREET (near Junction). INTEREST IN LEASE OF PREMISES, "GOOD TEMPLARS' HOTEL," EEL PIE AND COFFEE HOUSE; HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. j R, ARTHUR HAS been instructed by the pro piietor, in consequence of his health faring, to sell by auction, on the premises, Wakefleld-street, j on Monday next, the 4th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, His Interest in Leise of those welT-situated premi ses known as the '-GOOD TEMPLARS' HOTEL." Eel-Die and Coffee House, and Cot tage at the back, situated in Wakefleld-street, together with the Fittings, Goodwill, &c. A good opportunity for a bu-ine:s man. Also, Household Furniture and Effects. "WEDNESDAY, MAY G. MAHOGANY DINING-ROOM SUITES BEST BRUSSELS CARPET. HEARTHRUGS. .: * HORSE HAIR, FEA.THER PILLOWS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, Two Very Superior Mahogany DINING-ROOM SUITE?, each consisting of Couch, 6 Chairs.and 2 Arm-chairs, upholstered in morocce leather best Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs, Gilt Mirror, Doer Mats, Feather Fillows and Bolsters, Oak Dressing Tables and AYasbstands, Toilet Mir rors, 3 bales Curled Hair. The above Furniture is perfectly new and very lately imported from England. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 4. ' BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENTS, NEWMARKET. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 4th May, at 12 ° ° °The following ALLOTMENTS, situated at Newmarket, Russell's subdivision, corner of Kyber Pass and Onehunga Roads, opposite the Government Quarry :— Lot 3, Section 2—37 ft to Parnell Road Lot 12, Section 2-Corner of Parnell and Domain Roads Lot 22, Section 2- 33ft to Newmarket-street j j Lot 13, Section I—Corner of Newmarket ana Short-streets ■■ Lot 14, Section 3-33 ft to Newmarket-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, MONDAY, MAY 4. FBBNSIDE, OHAUPO, WAIKATO. FARM OF 870 ACRES, DWELLING HOUSE, OUT-BUILDINGS, &c. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Captain B. A. Rtoh to offer for sale by public auction at the £aaA Mart, Fort-street,..; on Mon&y, May 4, at 12 o'clock, His Valuable IMPROVED FARM at Ohaupo known as " FernsidV containing about 870 Acres, situated in thc'Parishes of Te Rapa and Ngaroto, county of AVaikato. This farm ia situated at the junction'of the Hamilton, Cam bridge, and Te Awamutu Roads, to which it has road frontages, and is within three miles, by a good road of the landing on the AVaikate River. It is well watered by two creeks, nearly the whole of it ia sub stantially fenced and.subdivided into Paddocks, and about 400 acrts are perma nently laid down in grass. The buildings comprise an eight-roomed House, -well finished, Stable, store-room, Workshop, and Outbuildings. Two acres around the House have been laid out as Garden, Orchard, and Vinery. N.B —Intending purchasers are requested to in spect the Property. Further particulars can bo oWaljfo^ from Captain Bieß, pa the propwfcy, or from SAMUEL COCHRAftE & .SOK, Auctioneer*.