„ -Dnherfc Graham had expressed himself as •nine to sell. It would, if purchased, be rne the freehold property of the united mines and not of any one in particular. Hie Honor, after conferring for a short ~ the members of his Executive who c present, and who included Mr Reed Treasurer), Mr Beveridge (Pro vincial Solicitor), and Mr P. Dignan, re o ted deputation to put their request to writing, and forward it to him at the earliest opportunity, and he would ascertain ■f the necessary powers could Jbe obtained for advancing the money. The deputation thanked his Honor and withdrew after promising to comply with his Honor's suggestion.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Macffarlane and G. S Graham, Esqs , J.P.'s.)

OVER WEIGHT. George Paine, William Dangerfield, and Joseph Bobinson were charged with being drunk in the streets yesterday, and fined each 5s and costs, or twenty-four hours in durance vile. EMBEZZLEMENT. Felix Seymour was again breught up on a charge of embezzling the sum of £100 on the 11th April, the property of his employers, .Messrs Fraser and Tinne; also with em bezzling various other amounts as previously stated. Sergeant-Major Pardy said that by an arrangement by counsel on the part of the prosecution and defence he was instructed to ask for a remand until Thursday next. Remanded accordingly. WINTER CLOTHING. Ebenezer Grey, William Hatten, Edward Moore, Henry James, Henry Duplock, and Francis Stewart were charged with com mitting larceny, and stealing three pair trousers, three waistcoats, and several coats, value £7, the property of Captain John Ayles, of ship Dorette, in March last. As the evidence in this case was incomplete, prisoners were remanded until Monday next. A (KEANE) BLOW. Henry Keane, a hale young man, was charged with striking Mr Thomas F. Williams ■with his clenched fist on the 4th of May ; also, with tearing prosecutor's coat, and damaging it to the amount of 255. Prosecutor in this case was not able to ap pear owing to pressure of business, and as he had not suffered much from the blow beyond the loosening of his front tooth, he was not disposed to press the charge, He was also willing to put up with the loss of his coat.

Prisoner was therefore discharged, and with a respectable bow, left the Court with his friends.

This was all the business,

TELEGRAPHIC

(From our own Correspondent.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Fire at Grahamstown.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE ADVEH-

TISJER OFFICE.

MAGNIFICENT SHOW IN THE

MANUKAU.

SPLENDID CRUSHING FOR THE

ALBION TRIBUTE,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. A fire broke out this morning'at five o'clock in the melting-house of the Union Bank, in the heart of Grahamstown. It was first seen toy the machinist of the Advertiser next door, whe gave the alarm.

The fire burned with great rapidity, and caught hold of the main building. The bank burned fiercely, and at one time threatened the whole of Grahamstown. The Advertiser office was on fire several times, but the fire-brigades kept the roof saturated with water, and thus saved it. There -was also a brick wall between the Bank and the Advertiser office.

< Danger of spreading was so great at one time that the Mayor and Insurance Agents ordered the pulling down of the Advertiser office to break it. Studs were chopped away in readiness, and type, paper, and some of the material removed, but the presses and machinery were left. Fortu nately the strenuous efforts made by the brigades were successful, and thus saved many thousands of pounds worth of property. Had the Advertiser offices beqn burned the whole of the block of buildings must have been inevitably destroyed, and perhaps might have spread further. The National Bank, on the opposite side of the road, was also in great danger at one time, and the roof had to be kept covered With wet blankets.

The Union Bank was fully insured. The loss of the Advertiser is considerable, but is covered by insurance. v,.-"- 00, mucn praise cannot be given to the Jire Brigades. .. The origin of fire is a mystery, but it first lt U insi-de the melting house. The Union Bank was insured in the Royal for T f 00 and the Victoria for £300. Xne Manukau mine is looking splendid to- E» y'i_ is dewing for the length of wenty feet along the roof as rich as ever Win the Caledonian* pi f lbion (Worthy's tribute of the h, ? os' crushe<l thirty tons stone, and We 800 ounces of amalgam.

LATSET SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

DUNEDIN STAS, LIBEL CASE.

THE OTAGO EXECUTIVE.

THE GALE AT OAMARTJ.

OCEAN WAVE A TOTAL WRECK,

INSURANCE LOSSES,

DUNEDIN.

Tl ... This day. ifoM • action bought by James against George Bell (proprietor of Tuning, Star), commenced yesterday in « oupretne [Court. The alleged libel -was BenS CtA on ™th the Chinese petition pre «ev »P? ™c Provincial Council by Mr Macas *w *»*• dama 8es were laid at £1,000. It \W ntima,ted during the day that Judge atKci o Waß belie ved to be the author of the *U1 nnfC°- mplai?ed of- Mr Justice Chapman theatU*™ de°ision in the motion for Until f r?"11161111 of the Guardian newspaper Tu*™ ca.se is closed. \ "^en oVJ?cial:Execut^eis not yet formed. \ AtDr^rY oUllcil met Mr Turnbull stated l' V iter J^^tadbeen sent for, and the V fled £ / mcd the Council that he had "'euddA «, au Executive, and recom- DonaJi pe.° u Perintendent to send for Mr ia now form*ng au

NEW PLYMOUTH.

■Henry Brown's saw-mill at Welbourn was burnt on Saturday night. The loss is over fcI.UUU, and it is supposed the building was not insured. s

OAMARU.

m, , This day. ±here was a heavy gale yesterday. The H-mulous was driven ashore and is a total wreck. She was insured for £1200. The Ocean Wave was also driven ashore. The Rose M. is said to be in great danger.' The Ocean Wave, laden with coals, lies a total wreck.

The Emulous, laden with grain and flour, managed to save her cargo, but it is much damaged.

The hull of the Ocean Wave was insured in the South British for £1,200, and part of Emulous' cargo insured for £700 in the New Zealand Shipping Company.

The wreck of the Ocean Wave was sold for £84. The Rose M. has sustained at present very little damage.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.

THIS DAY.

RETURN OF IMMIGRATION,

The Speaker informed the House he had received from his Honor the Superintendent the returns of immigration for the past year. POLICE PAY. Mr Tonks, in the absence of Mr Phillips, asked the Provincial Secretary, If it is the intention of Government to re commend to this Council an increase in pay to the Police Force ? The Provincial Secretary replied that the subject had been entertained, and the Govern ment deemed the request a reasonable one. Further information could not be afforded till after the completion of the estimates. BILLS READ A FIRST TIME. The East Coast District Sheep Act, 1874. A bill to close up a certain road in Opotiki. On the order of the day being called on Mr Dignan moved the second reading of the Municipal Corporations Waterworks Act, 1872. Tha motion was seconded and carried, and the bill read a second time. The House then went into committee on the Bill, Captain Hamlin, the member for Waiuku, being voted to the chair. Tue Bill was ultimately reported without amendments, read a third time and passed. THE HARBOUR BOARD Mr Tonks a&ked the Provincial Secretary, If it is the intention of the Government this Session to introduce a Bill to alter the constitution of the Auckland Harbour Board? The Provincial Secretary replied that the Government had no such intention. ADVANCE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Mr Reed moved That a respectful Address be presented to His Honor the Superinten dent, requesting him to advance a further sum of £1,500 to enable the Board of Edu cation to defray its ordinary expenditure for the current month.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day— National Bank Sellers, 70s. South British Insurance — 50s ; buyers, 50d.

Nationaljlnsurance—Sellers, 345. Standard Insurance —Sellers, 18s. Red Queen — Buyers, Is 9d. Bright Smile -£5. Alburnia (new issue), 4Gs ; sellers, 47s 6d. Ditto (paid up)— Buyers, 455. Ditto (double issue) —Sellers. £5. Imperial Crown (paid up)— Buyers, £2. Caledonian, £10 5s ; buyers, £10 2s Gd ; sellers, £10 10s. Queen of Thames, Gs ; sellers, 6s. Italian, 2s ; sellers, 2s 6d. Old Whau, £4 15s. Cure, 10s. Exchange, 16s.

OTAGO GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the above Com pany was held in the Insurance Buildings this afternoon, when the following report and balance-sheet were read and adopted : —

The following report and balance-sheet were read :— "Your directors have to re port that communication has been effected with the Caledonian mine, and that the reef is is being fast opened in the company's ground; but, although the indications are favourable, no gold, as yet, has been seen. The delay in communicating with the Caledonian workings arose from the necessity of com pleting the sinking of the winze before the driving could be proceeded with. Your directors regret that they have been obliged to make a call on the capital of the company;1 but trust that, before the amount so called is expended, payable stone will be to hand. The expenditure during the half-year has been £6813 17s 4d., and the receipts 12s 6d., leaving a balance to the debit of profit and loss account of £686 4s 10s.—For the Direc tors, George Williamson." Capital and Liabilities— £ s. d. March 31, 1874—T0 7,200 shares at £416s (paid up)... 34,560 0 0 ~ Unpaid accounts 20 7 10 £34,580 7 10 Property and Assets — September 30,1873— By value of mine ••• 33,199 11 5 March 31, 1874—8y plant ... , 273 13 10 „ By cash in Bank of New Zealand 40 7 5 „ By cash in hand ... 316 7 „ By calls due 376 13 9 ~ By balance, profit and loss 686 4 10 £34,580 7 10

STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE HALF-YEAK ENDING MABCH 31, 1874. Dr. £ S- d' To Plant 15 per cent, depreciation 48 6 0 » Wages ... 90 18 0 „ Timber « ? ? „ Advertising » 7 „ Contracts *g 3 0 „ Management &0 0 0 „ Surveys... l\ \\ \ „ Raising.... 3 13 3 ~ Mine requisites , r i A „ Stationery £ J « „ Miscellaneous ______ £686 17 4 By Discount fi ß6 10 " Balance ______ £686 17 4 From the report of MrW. 0. "Wright, C.E., mining surveyor, we make the iollow ing extract! "The breaking through the Caledonian workings has established a per fect ventilation, and has afforded the means of opening up your mine to backs ot over 110 feet. A contract has been let at a foot for driving on the line of reef in order to reach the shot of gold worked in your upper level, and now being worked in the Central Italy mine, and the already driven is 72 feet; * * * The dis.

taiice from the face to the old shot is 1.30 feet, and I trust in five or six weeks' time to be able to report that gold has been struck ; and shou'd it prove as rich as the upper workings, from the position of the shots and the large backs at your command, there is every reason to anticipate a long continuance of profitable work."

CHARGE OF INCITING TO MURDER AGAINST MR. J. S. MACFARLANE.

We learn that three informations against Mr J. S. JVI acfarlane, charging him with incit ing to murder, have to-day been sworn to by Mr C. A Harris, junr., and wili be heard at the Police Court on Friday.

ARRIVAL OF THE MELBOURNE STEAMER.

LATER ENGLISH NEWS.

HOKITIKA

This day. The steamer has just arrived from Mel bourne.

UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAM.

LONDON,

April 27. The canal difficulty has been settled by the submission of Lessepes, It is probable the Powers will consider the dues. A German tribunal sentenced the Bishop of Nancy to two years imprisonment for a hostile pastoral. Reichstag has closed. The Emperor's speech is strongly pacific.

LONDON.

April 22,

The motion by Mr Kinneally for a new trial of the Tichborne claimant was refused. In the House of Lords the Archbishop of Canterbury has introduced a billl enabling the Episcopalian authorities to cheaply and expiditiously restrain clergymen from intro ducing irregular praceices in connecsion with church services. The coal iron masters of Wales have given men notice preparatory to a reduction of wages. April 21. Earl Carnarvon, in producing instructions given to the Special Commissioners of Fiji said, "The Government had received no official information re the cess, on of the Island, and it was not within the competency of the Commissioners to accept such cession without the sanction of the Government; but until the report was received it would be premature to express an opinion on the subject.

NEW YORK.

April 21

The Agricultural Department reported American wheat crop unusually promising, and the area under crop increased 80 per cent.

April 22.

A disastrous" inundation has occurred at Loiißiana through the Mississippi overflowing, destroying plantations around the city. John Baynes, Indian merchant at Man chester, has failed. Liabilities, £200,000. The Somersetshire sailed on the 23rd, but grounded at Plymouth harbour. The damage is not yet known. a

NEW YORK.

April 24. Grant refused to sanction the Bill for in dating the currency

April 24. The agricultural lock out is spreading. A meeting to sympathise with labourers was held at Exeter Hall.

The question of the Suez Canal dues has reached its crisis, ,the tolls have been settled by an international commission, to commence on the 29th April, but the Canal Company notified ordinary Jand board trade yesterday that vessels, including the Government ships cannot pass through un less they pay old rates

April 25

Fawcett and Holmes have been elected for Hackney, the former election declared void.

The harvest prospects are favourable. Money is steady. The failures of Messrs. Whitworth, of Halifax, liabilities amounting to £200,000, led to the suspension of three Yorkshire wool-staplers.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

April 28. EgThe elections concluded last week, and the results generally are satisfactory. McCullough had an easy victory over his opponents at Warrnambool. But O'Shan nessey was beaten by a local candidate.

Ali ministers have been re-elected. The Minister of Mines was the most closely run of any. Langton was returned over the head of Sickel, the Freetrader candidate. Coppin was returned for East Melbourne with Co hen. The Argus, in the list, gives, a majority to the opposition, but Ministerial ist papers show the result the other way. There is great difficulty to arrive at a. con clusion. f§Eourteen new members have been re turned in the Assembly, and nine who have been in previons Assemblies. Parliament will meet towards the end of May, whenßeform P> l's will he :ntroduced. It transpired that Mr Frances has been Chief Secretary thrice. [The line is now interrupted.]

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WANTED to Rent, neartown,aComfort able 4-reomed Cottage. — Address A.8., Star office. WANTED, a Man aa Plain Cook ard to assist in the Garden. Also, a Good Ft male General Servant : references required Good wages given.—Apply to Mr Sawkins, Grocer, Grafton Eoad. WANTED to LET, a Shop, next to Loggie's, Old Market.—Apply T. H. Smith. WANTED, a Boy for Blacksmithing.— Apply E. Warden, Albert street, next to Crowther's Stables. WANTED, a person to take charge of a child 18 months old.- Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a qualified School master for Tararu School, Thames, to take charge immediately. For particulars apply before Saturday to the Secretary of the Board of Education, or to Mr Woodward, Secretary of School Committee, Tararu. WANTED, immediately, a good Dress maker. —Miss Nicholas, Shortland streeti]



WAIN TED, a Bricklayer.—Apply to Mr Belcher, Corn Merchant, Queen street ; or, to John Bollard, Whau. ANTED to LiLT, Furnished Cottage or Apartments for Lady and Gentle man, or two ladies.— \pply to Mrs West, a few steps off Franklin-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 years of age as General Servant.— Apply Mrs Bray, Church-street, Onehunga. WANTED, a respectable young Man as Waiter, and to make himself generally useful. Keferences required — Apply United Service Hotel, Queen and Wellesley-street. WANTED, a strong Boy to Milk and make himself generally useful. —Apply to 11. Slater, Grocer, Victoria-slrect. AN'] ED, two strong Lads.— Apply H, Olson, St George's Bay Road, Parnell. m o tailors. Wanted, immediately, for the Thames, a first-class hand ; highest wages given. Apply to E. B. WISEMAN, Dowden's Auction Mart. WAITED to LET, that desirable suburban Family Residence, having every convenience in the Graftnn Road, situate between Dr Philson's and Captain Btckham's properties. The present occupier would let it fcr 14 months, the residue of his lease of the same.—Apply at the Public Works Office Shortland-street. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply P. Shaw, Jun., next Good's, Vincent street. WANTED, a good General Servant.—Apply to Jackson and Russell, Fort-street. WANTED, a Partner in a firsfc class Manufacturing Industry (to extend Us operations). Rare opportunity. A man of business habits may realise an income of £C 0 a month.—Apply to George Sibbin. WANTED, an experienced Book keeper and Salesman.—Apply with refer ences, stating salary required, to X.L., office of this paper. WANTED immediately, a Purchaser for a first-class Business Site in Newton (a corner lot) adjoining Mr Edward's Pchool room, opposite the Newton Hall.—Apply to R. Lairig, Ropernaker, Ponsonby Road, TO BOOTMAKEttP. — "Wanted, several Rivetters ;' constant employment and pood wages—Apply lilack and Co,, Aberdeen Boot Factoryi Albert-street. WANTED, an experienced Nurse, ■who Is also a good Needlewoman. —Apply to Mrs CoTvic, bishop's Court, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Youth for an office. Good references indispensable. - Apply L R., Staii office by letter. QTOCKMAN WANTED; must have gond references.—Apply to Messrs Hunter and Nolin, on next Wednesday, at 11a.m. WANTED, Shoemakers to Work at Bench, and two or three Apprentices.— Apply W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakefield street. ANTED, a respectable Person to take charge of a small Family. Eeferences required.—Apply M. Walsh, Albert Barracks. BOARD AND EESIDENCE.— A Single Younft Man can meet witn very com fortable accommodation in a private family, at moderate terms (2 minutes walk from Queen-street). —Apply Mrs Day, next Willow House, Albert-street. WE L L E S L E Y-S TRBBBT MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS. Small School-room off Chapel-street. Weekly Meeting TUESDAY, May 5. at half-past 7. Subject, " Cranmer and Latimer."" Visitors cordially invited. EDWAED COOPER, Hon. Sec. ANTED, the Ladies that called at the Fitting fibop, Vulcan Lane, to purchase SEWING MACHINES when I was out of them to call, again. I have now the most extensive assortment t'n Auckland, consisting of Foot and Hand Machines by the undermentioned first-class Makers, viz:—Britannia, ITowe, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Gre*ham, Dolly Varden, Little Stranger, Weir, Reliance, Little Wilcox. Instructions to purchasers gratis. Needles for all Machines. Oil and Extras. a printed guarantee given with each Machine. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, &c, alwayson hand. WANTED, 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 ARCHARD & BROWN, Mechanic's Bay. WANTED, a respectable Nurse GJrl. —For address apply Stab office. WANTED, a young Girl about 18 for general Housework.—Apply to Mrs Kirkwoo:?, Alten Road, between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. nn o w n o F TAURANGA. Wanted to Purchase, TOWN SECTIONS. High Cash Price given.—\pply "Commercial," Post-office, Tauroxiga. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the iowest market price, at his "V ards, Custom-house street. . __ NEW PACIFIC GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the third Call of Three- Pence per Share has this day been made by the Directors payable to tho Manager, at the office of the Company, Exchange Buildings, Coromaddel, on WEDNESDAY, 13th May. 1874. J. H. HAEEISSON, Manager. Coromandel, May 1,1874. ON SALE, best quality Tin Plates, IC, IX, IXX, DX, DXX.—E &H. Isaacs, fa T O. O. I\, M. U., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No 3920. Members of the above Lodge are requested to attend the FUNERAL of the wife of Bro. H. H. Adams, which will leave Elliot-street, To-morrow Afternoon at 3 p. m. Members of the other Lodges are invited to attend. By order of the N.G-. Auckland, May 5, 1574. T DSIRE to express my best JL THANKS to thoso Gentlemen who so kindly aided roe in the removal of my stock frem the scene of the late fire, and to Messrs Williams and Spencer for the storage of the same. ALFRED ALEY, WATCHMAKER. LATE 250, QUEEN-STBEET.



pHORAL HALL. Clau s-Rtkel Concerts.—Director, Signer Biscacclanti POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT OF MDLLE. JENNY CLAUS. THE CELEBRATED VIOLINISTI Previous to her departure for the Thames. THURSDAY EVEN ING, MAY 7, GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, In which the whole corps of THE CHOEAL SOCIETY, "Who have kindly tendered their services on this occasion, will take part. The programme will comprise some new and interest ing features, among which will be THE ANVIL CHORUS (from "II Trovatore ), Executed by the GRAND CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA Of the Choral Society, with characteristic effects of ANVILS AND CANNON FROM A FIELD BATTERY, Placed in rear of the Hall, and fired from the platform by electricity at proper rythmical intervals by the distinguished gentleman who has kindly consented to conduct. Admission—Front Seats, 4s : Back Seats, 2s. Seats can be secured at Upton's from Monday, at 10 a.m. pEINCE OF WALES THEATKE. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, MAY 5. LAST NIGHT BUT POUR OF THE DRAMATIC COMPANY. MISS CLAEA STEPHENSON, AURORA FLOYD, and ALLESSIO IN LA. SONNAMBULA. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, May 0. ITNDER THE GASLIGHT. ««rpWA HOUSS AT SAME." SONGS OF SCOTLAND. CITY HALL, AUCKLAND. Commencing MONDAY, MAY 11, 1874. ME. KENNEDY, THE SCOTTISH VOCALIST "Will give his Entertainments on the SONGS OF SCOTLAND, Assisted by the following Members of his Family : — MI3S HELEN KENNEDY.. .. Soprano MISS MARJORY KENNEDY .. Contralto MR DAVID KENNEDY .. .. Tenor MR ROBERT KENNEDY .. .. Tenor MR JAMES KENNEDY .. .. Baritone Pianoforte .. .. The Misses Kennedy. THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. <3 A W MILL MEN. "Wanted, at Tairua Saw Mills, a Tail Man for the c'rcular saw bench. - Apply at the office, Custom House-street TO LET, a, Furnished Bedroom ; Board or partial Board if required.—Apply foi address Star office. TO LET, a House in Upper Grey street. —Apply to T. LEIGH WHITE, Canada Buildings. TO LET, the Store now in the occupation of Mr A. Asher, Queen-street.— Apply on the premises. NOKTH HHOKE.—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. TO BE LET, the Balcony Blue House, near St. Matthew's Church, Wellesley street, furnished or unfurnished (17 rooms) for a large family or as a private boarding-house. For particu lars apply to T. H. Webb, Music Saloon. N.B.— Pianofortes and Harmoniums for sale at low prices ; also tuned in town and country. "foT O T I C E. FRANCIS J. SHORTT, Hairdresser, has much pleasure in informing the public that in consequence bf increased Business he Iras engaged a first-class PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER, and can guar antee the cleanest and most comfortable Shaving, and the neatest and most fashionable Hair-cutting in Auckland. F-J.S. therefore respectfully solicits the increased patronage of the public, and assures Customers that they shall receive studied civility, combined with extreme cleanliness and care, PERFUMERY, POMADES, ETC. FRANCIS J. SHOETT, 170, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. INTEKPKOVINOIAL MAIL STEAM SERVICES. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the General Post Office, Wellington, till MOFDAY, the 11th May proximo, for the PERFORMANCE of the undermentioned MAIL STEAM SE&VICES ;— 1. Between the Manukau and Picton, calling at Taranaki and Nelson, and back to the Manukau by the same route, once every f out weeks. 2. Between Nelson and Hofcitika, calling at Westport and Grey mouth, and back to Nelson by the same route once every four weeks. The names, tonnage, and horse-power of the vessels proposed to be employed to be stated. she vessels to be approved by the Postmaster-General, and to be survsyed whenever considered necessary, by some person appointed by him. A proper and secure room to be provided for the mails, and the mails to be landed and shipped by and at the expense of the Contractor. The days and hours of arrival and departure at and from the various ports te be fixed by the Postmaster- General, or by some one duly appointed by him, who shall also have the power of detaining the vessels, if necessary, for forty-eight (48) hours after the due date of the arrival of the San Francisco Mails at Auckland and Nelson, without charge. For any other detention the rate of demurrage per diem to be stated. Service No. 1 to commence at the Manukau on the 22nd proximo, and service No. 2 to commence at Nelson on the arrival of the steamer performing service Nol. The Services to be terminated by either party giving two (2) months' notioe in writing to the other. The lowest or any tender not nee essarily accepted JULIUS VOGEL, Postmaster-GeneraL General Post-office. Wellington, April 26,1874. JUT AY, JUNE, JULY. W. RATTRAY'S Establishment will CLOSE a) half-past 5 o'clock p.m. (Saturday's excepted) dtfrinf the above Winter months. Mew Zealand House, 66, Queen-street.



F3BE AT THE GOOD 800 l SHOP.—T. Dalton carries on business as i usual a ftw doors from Mr Staines, Upper Queen street. MESSES. FRENCH & CO. desire to THANK those Friends who assisted ir saving their Stock at the late Fire, and to announce that they will Tesume Business TO-MORROW in th( Market, pending the occupation of Premises lr Victoria-street, kcown as the Victoria Mart. MOEKIS MARKS, Pawnbroker begs to return his sincere THANKS to his • Friends and others who so kindly assisted in removing his Safes and S.ock on the occasion of this morning's Fire. mH E L A T~E riEE. Mr EASDOAVN, Baker, 238, Queen-street, begs tc inform his Customers that after this day he will De able to supply them as usual. May 5,1874. dUSMAKEE, Desires publicly to THANK those friends who assisted him at the late fire, and also to give notice that aJ guns left for repairs were saved _, ~ o REMOVED to No. 4, New Brick Building, Welles ley-street West. AN Extraordinary Meeting of the CROWN PRINCE GOLD MINING COM PANY (RE«r-T_K2T.) will be held at the Company s Registered Office, Wyndham-street, Auckland on FRIDAY, the Bth day of May next, at 2 o clock mthe Business : To resolve on the mode of disposal of a portion of the forfeited shares held by the Company. The Transfer Books will be closed from Cth at noon to 9th at noon of this month. Shareholders are particularly requasted to attend, G. WINTER, Legal Manager. DOG LOST.—A brown and white Spaniel Slut, about 5 months old. A reward will be paid on its being returned to W. Spain, Grafton Road. THE Regular Meeting of the Working Men's Union will be held at the Tem perance School Room, Albert-street, on Wednesday, May 6th, ab half-past 7 o'clock p.m. —J. Kirk, Secretary. ■^ O T I C E. GEORGE GILES, Butcher, begs to intimate to his numerous Customers ?and others that owing to the destruction of his premises by the late Fire he has taken those premises in the Maiket, lately occupied by Mr J. M. French, where he will resume Business on SA TUiiDAY,. first, as usual,until tViere-buildingoi new premises on the old site, which will be com menced without delay. Auckland.. May 5, 187*. j INTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, WAIKATO EXTENSION RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Newcastle, May 1,1874. TENDERS will be received at this office till no^i on SATURDAY, 30th instant, for the ERICTIOS . of THREE BRIDGES between Taupiri and New castle. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Pubm Works Offices, Auckland and Newcastle. By order. W. W. CLARK, 5 Resident Engineer. -j. ~ XpOK TAEANAKI ) -T NELSON, PICTON, WEL , PS?3%O^ LINGTON, LYT^ELTON, ANI M^fSiSw":. PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. , Ladybird, • H. J. C. Andrew, Commander, from Onehunga. ) TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 6th instant, at IS • o'clock noon. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. 3 IfcA* QTEAM TO TAU s|oO^v RANGA AND RUSSELL. 1 €JBS§ilißiiife_» The fast and favourite screvi 1 steamer ] Murray, 1 A. P/lmer, Commander, will, until further notice leave as under, weather. &c, permitting :— Auckland for Tauranga—On Mondays, at 4p m. ' Tauranga for Auckland —On Tuesday evenings 1 Auckland for Russell-On Thursdays, at 4 p.m. Russell for Auckland—On Friday evenings. Has splendid passenger accommodation, and is wel adapted for carrying live stock. For particular, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents. HL_a. TFOK KAIPAEA jfS^v £} (Calling at all Stations). (iMrMPJp™ The Ketch Wild Duck WiU sail TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 6tl instant. . For freight, &c, apply to ' M. NICCOL, Custom House-street. "DIOR VAIUIU | |J|s§V -E AWITU, ETC. ; Tarn o' Shanter ' Is unavoidably POSTPONED from Wednesday Morning until 10 a.m. THURSDAY. JAMES W. WALLER, ' Agent. May 5,1874, TuCKLAND SAYINGS' BANK » Established in 1847. President : HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. i Vick-Prbsident : WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The BANK is OPEN for RECEIPTB and ; PAYMENTS : Monday From 12 to 2 o'clocl i Tuesday „ „ ; Wednesday ~ ~ Thursday .. ~ ~ Friday „ ~ And to receive Money only on Saturday evening; i from 7 to 9 o'clock. ; Any sum from Is and upwards received, for whicl i 5 per cent interest is allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant. TTICTORIA Department of L*nds and Survey, Melbourne, March 25,1874. DRAFTSMEN. Applications for Employment are invited fror thoroughly competent SURVEYORS' DRAFTSMEN who must also ba efficient Logarithmic computers. Applications, enclosing specimens of t»lan, drawing and testimonials cf character and ability, to ti addressed to the Inspector General of Plans an Surveys, Melbourne, Victoria. t Applicants are requested to state the amount < , I salafy required. 5 A. C. ALLAN, Inspector General of Plans and St&rreys,



? fO* O. T I C TM ! MR. V. WARBEN, Baker, Grahamstown; Thjjl timp fnr fni-mleti-m of Purchase of Land bXfliiii^fi Of not do."'S IMMF-niATKLY. and wiU be Sol| s andyourdcpositFOßFElTm^, HARVEY> BOABD AND LODGING.—MMTjj Wynn, Widow, of Coburg-street, first _ house from Victoria-street, on the right hand side going: up, - wishes to get a few Boarders. Single Rooms, £1 a week ; two in a Boom, lSs a week. II > *< I BOABD and RESIDENCE for two : gentlemen in a private family, ten minutes' ; walk from Queen-street.-For address apply at Star j Office. — i " ARAN B~INSTITUTIOJSr| • A Special Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held | on WEDNESDAY, May C, at 7.30 p.m., at the Lodge room, Wellesley-street, Auckland. j Members of the Grand Lodge are requested to to be in attendance. Byorder W. MASTER. April 23,1874. j i TTNITED STATES DINING j ROOMS AND COFFEE HOUSE. ; The Proprietor wishes to announce that HOT \ ROLLS and COFFEE can be procured at four o'clock i in the morning. i, . HOT ROLL AND COFFEE .. .. ..CD. FRE D. HOWA RD, MANAGER. TUESDAY, MAY. 12. CORN EXCHANGE. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IjST THE ESTATE OF T. R. FISHER, NELSON. \ MARTELL'S BRANDY, SHERRY | WINE, PORT WINE. ' MAURITIUS SUGAE, CRUSHED LOAF SUGAR, I.C. SUGAR. TEA, VESTAS. CORNFLOUR, RAISINS, CANDLES, ETC. G- EO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 12th May, at 11 o'clock sharp, 6 quarter-casks Brandy • 10 „ Sherry 16 „ Port Wine 167 mats Mauritius Sugar i 75 boxes Brandon's Sperm Candles f 10 cases Brown and Poison's Cornflour 53 bags I. C. Sugar 27 „ Crushed Loaf Sugar 3 18 boxes Raisins 12 boxes Tea ■j 2 cases Vestas 1 pocket Hops. Terms at Sale. I TO-MORROW, NOON. ) SALVAGE FROM FIRE, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION On account of whom it may concern : , 23 sacks Flour j Also, A lot of Household Furniture. R. A R T~H UR, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, MAY 7. ' GROCERIES AND OILMAN'S STORES. r MATCHES AND CANDLES. E. & H. ISAACS WILL submit to auction at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, the 7th instant, at 11 o'clock. The FOLLOWING GOODS to close various con signments for the outgoing mail— 125 boxes Sperm Candles 136 packages, containing Jordan Almonds; Mus catels, Figs, in small boxes; D.S.F. and Durham Mustards, Blue, Bottled Vinegar, Clothes Pegs, Sardines, <tc. 50 cases jelaid and 250's Vestas, in first-class order 6 cases American Axe Handles and Scrubbing Brushes Wrapping Papers, &c , &c. 5 cases Jujubes, in splendid condition. TO-MORROW, NOON. i rjpo BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 7 kegs superior Taranaki Butter 100 sacks good Potatoes, Onions 8 kegs Canterbury Beef, Pork Bacon, Cheese, Pearl Barley 3 tons Flour. , GRO CERIES—Tea, half-chests and boxes, Rice, Hops Herrings. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS— Loo and Square Toilet Tables, Couches, Chairs, Bedsteads (wood and iron). Chests of Drawers, Chiffoninei-s, Pictures, Mattresses, Blankets, Glas3 and Earthenware, Hot Pie Tin A large Range, 7 a Patent Street Lamp/, dozen Caps, Dress Pieces, Waterproof Coats, Watches, Clocks, a quantity of I Second-hand Sacks. By order of the Sheriff : A lot of old Gun Barrels and Stocks. R. ARTHUR, • Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. MAHOGANY DINING-ROOM SUITES BEST BRUSSELS CARPET. HEARTHRUGS. HORSE HAIR, FEATHER 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 SUITES, each consisting of Couch, 6 Chairs.and 2 Arm-chairs, upholstered in morocco leather 3 best Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs, Gilt Mirror, Doer Mats, Feather Fillows and Bolsters, Oak ! Dressing Tables and Washstands, Toilet Mir lors, 3 bales Curled Hair. The above Furniture is perfectly new and very lately imported from England. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MA.V 6. ' STOCK-IN-TRADE AND GOODWILL OF GROCER'S SHOP IN QUEEN-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. a LJ AYE been instructed by Mr H. '» ■ 1 Datfey to sell, on Wednesday, May 6, at 11 _ o'clock, ?e The GOODWILL and ENTIRE STOCK of the d i Grocer Shop; so successfully carried on by him for many j ears. °* The entire will be offered in one lot, and affords & 1 first-rate opportunity to an industrious man of small 1 capital to obtain an enteblished bu»taw in Quss-H tent.