'a "~~A~A« 'E.nir.eror sailed for Auckland I S&SSt eat- 57°d0- oats '550 dO - do.' potatoes. baryA_rt southerly gale is blowing. ■ The So arrived this morning, but owing • not discharge her cargo, and t0 ram couici to . molroW! Wftlfrenortedthat a ship supposed to be m -4__ from Glasgow, and two barques th6v, S the Cypbrene, from Newcastle, Ff the FrabelU Gaij?eno, from London, are Et the heads. -AH these vessels are now due.

THURSDAY, MAY 28,

NELSON.

This day. rrv,P Provincial Council last night after _ «« debate decided in favor of respoh- £ h£Snt by fifteen to six. P T he Council Chamber was_crowded.

DUNEDIN.

This day. At the Provincial Council last night a , „ rlphate ensued on Fish's motion for KbSion of a high school. The motion S negatived by a majority of thirteen.

TIMARU.

This day. The Atfent of the Press Telegraph Agency Jutbonsed by Judge Ward to state that L telegrams i n the Otago Times in the ease Macassey v. Bell are grossly inaccurate and not authentic.

DUNEDIN.

This day,

The Guardian says it is requestecV to state that telegrams published in the Times m Terence to Judges Ward and Chapman are grossly inaccurate.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day,

The Midw'nter Agricultural Exhibition was held yesterday. There were 170 entries. The'weather was very bad, and attendance small. At the Show dinner in the evening, MrHolloway in responding to the toast of the "Stranger " referred to Ctago, and said he must say he was very favorably impressed indeed with that province, and had sent home a very good description'of Otago as a suitable place for any of our sober industri ous workiDg men who wishes to better their position; also to Canterbury which he said possessed far more land than Otago for agri cultural settlement, and presented a fine field for immigration.

Mai vnssmst stae, tttesbai, may 26, im.



Coffee —Brown, Bsrrett, & Co.'s Standard Cor Tees, nth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, «fc Co. s. Threlsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on of r-rity and distinctness of flavour. Note IhTbrands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment In town and province.- .Advt.l



WANTED, immediately, a "Wet Nrr.e.—Apply at the Hcrd'd Office. WANTED, immediately, a good Goat, in milt—Apply at the Herald Office WANTED, a second Cook.— Apply St. Mrngo Cafe. WANTED, immediately, some well knoff- EACfiELOR to 0-ie.inate a Public Mc3'i_3 to protcv. agalns. the iniquito.". Bachelor's T_x.o_-_lucation, ar;unfair and njn.t. WANTED, a labourer for the BnTi. -Apply G. Gledh'll. Wellesley-strcet, ITTANTED to purchase, a Box Mangle. W For address, apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a first-class Clothing Hand.—Apply-to Samuel Coombes, .80. Quern-street. ___ TIfANTED, good Tailoresses.— TT Apply to J. Higgins, Tdlor, Wynd-am ilreet. WANTED immediately, a respec table Set-Tit G>l abo.it 15 ycar3 of are,— ipplyM.sMit.fce-, Pitt street, South Newton, near Wes'eyan Chuich. WANTED, a strong active Girl, 16 to 18, for a sm_.ll family.—Apply to Rush brook and Bridgman. - W' ANTED, "a .General Servant — -Apply toMv'J. Bennett, opposite B.itomart HoKe, _-d:n Crcncenfr : TO TAlLOM^Wanted a good Coat Hand—Apply to McArthur, Shera & Co. W' J-.NTED, first-class Machinists and Fitters. Wages, 80s per week.—Apply wfllUm Hylarid. Boot Closer, Wyndham-street. WANTED,'., a respectable Nurse 'Girl.— Apply lo Mrs Captain Ellis, Ho_-0--treet. WANTED, active Touth, about 16 or 18 years of age. to deliver bread vi- make himself generally useful; must be accus tomed to horses.—Apply to G W. Binney, Queen- WMt, Auckland. WANTED, a Man for Outdoor .Work.-Apply G.. Gledhill, Wellesley-1 WANTED, a;respectable Touth to a-IZ .a'*t iff the clothing business -Apply to <*• W.^n^na, 142, Queen-street? ty ANTED, a Boy; one who can pLo. .^-tt&'PWtenea,—Apply F. Taylor, Kyber raaStor., corner of C^emont-str.ct. W4NTED. for ...the Waiwera Hot J.- brings Hotel, _. Man W>l*"T. G. iod I_Sr__ lce _.r^ u! rea—Apply tbT. EI Webb's Musio "WWBr-Wellesiey.street. ' W-A-'-K TE D, Purchasers for WSftPAL-NGS 1 TWN P6STS <*d EAIL3' Kk BDWOO:D' "*** f°r Appfcto T0 BB sOIJ> CHEAP. ARCHARD & BROWN, V _~ ..... Mechanic's Bay. * W'siff-TB'l>, Purchasers for »cod » B y°_tft?e and °*er Pionafortes by Broad- Hwrtanvw„°?_k '^-Irtnaon. To be seen at Mr WAITED BIN OWN—Highest '■'-kM»V',w_?<? Biyen for all Old Metals. On Sale W-atS^f 5 6 '7> aMd 8 feet sheets Galvanised **«*! B_S_^ ; J^ Pnrnps, Paints, &c, *c., at .J^ggts. uecrt Blue Post. Victoria street. RANTED, a Barmaid for Upstairs Sold. "'~APP?y M. Corcoran, Greyhound urcliaserß for "Men's' _**4in» i„nfm- fa<*d Collars, Women's "and Girl's kS? 101,1154 cotton, Men's 'and' Youths' '_*»«M^R. _Bhes» Combs, Assorted Perfumes, ■ h:t_ia rW B '2d each ; Boot Laces, 4d per "■6. «..t ?.__ _Rom 3d : Earrings, _d per pair.; Y^W^---^..^ 53, New Market. . ' \WSI)KirOWN.-Theunder 2_!«Wa£a fe Tp *_* ay« °n hand a large supply of" {^a-utwL?a^ oir Coal; also,best Cut io^t«»t-£?i 7M^: Between Fort and Custym :»»«*. next Igae-s' Bonded Store. f-~-^-______^_;& & WINSTONE. ' Pfe the general public to i^Kwu?*-?'™*Y. corner of Queen and fiij^S.Z.Jt*B _oa' sale :-Newoaatle Coal __^^Mh^_ ilLattheloweßt »tei. Bricks, ***«*»___tti5 Ue3. In«+Mk Shafts. Spokes, r* «Uoei, ftc, &0,, alwayson hand.



TXTANTED, a Barmaid for an Hotel in Stal Eveni^« T¥7ANTED, a respectable' middle-aged n female as General Servant. Apply to Mrs Sceat's, Royal George Hotel, New market. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply , ir , to Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street, Gas Works. - • , _ ■#• WANTED, a Man to Garden, &c—Ap ply to S. M. Green, Queen-street. WANTED, a Youth about 17 or 18 ; accustomed to butchering preferred —Apply to G. Raynes, Parnell Rise. WANTED, a respectable Servant Girl able to cook and make herself useful • small household —no children.—Apply to Mrs Dyer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. Good references indispensable. WANTED, Tenders for the! " » Erection of two Warehouse, in Durham street, until SATURDAY, the 30th instant. Plans and specifications to te seen on application to Mr Mr.ckay, at Bruce's. Coachbuilders. TJTTANTED, 2 sood Bootmakers.— j _. 7.,* _j_ A PP]y at the Blue Boot, Wellesley-street. ! "■B'i~ ° new chuTrs need apply, especially those \ who have worked for Box, of London. ' 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, a Boy to read Manu £?cript>J-Apply at the Star office. . WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, I oors, Mov'dings, Broad Timber, Hou3e Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, ShiDgles, &c, &c, at the sowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet. WANTED, the Ladies that called at tho Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, to purchsse SEWING MACHINES when I was out of them to call again. I have now the most extensive assortment in Auckland, consisting of Foot an* Hand Machines by the undermentioned first-class Makers, viz:—Britannia., Hofro, Thomas, Little Wanzer, Gre?hain, Dolly Varden, Little Stranger. We-, KeMance, Little Wilcox. Instructions to purcha .rs gratis. Needles for all Machines. Oil and E.._ras. A printed guarantee given with each Machine. ODDFELLOWb' HALL, COOK STfiEET.—Mk PiiASK C^VANAon, will (D. V ) Lecture in the above place on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, at 780 o'clock. Subject: The Scsond Convrj<r of Christ the Hope of the Christian. TV [ o at! jl os tj LOST, at the la'a fire, a packet of Mannrcripts. If rotmnea a reward will bo given.- J. HOPKINS, M-rct'c 1 Hall, TJpp.r CJuc en: treet (opposite Army and Navy Hotel).' J' " \ ..'.-..-".,• :i,IfK "' BOABD and RESIDENCE.—A s'ngle young man on Id be comfortably Rcom mdated !n a p.ivate frrp _y at moderate terms.— App'yMrs Day, next Willow Hoi' co, Albert-str; 3t, two idtnute.' walk from Queen _treet TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at -Spiingbrnk.—Apply to Mrs Hamilton, Bakeiy, Grey-sticet. BAT OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Thi Tr.-nsfer roolf'TM tlfs Cbnipany#lll' b(5! <o£»'ed Trom .H : date tM'PKmAY, the-i.h ihstfit, when a Dividend of Ton &li'"_-. per Share wi". be payable at the fomp nys Oifi ~ No 10, Insurance Builc'ings, By o.der of tlie Boar 1 of r Irectors. J. A. GILFILLAN, Scctetnry. Arji 1 '.»nd, May 26,1874. MOAN ATA) EI GrOLD MINING COMPANY (BEGISTEBED). .he Si_.th Annual General Meefing of the Sharc ho'de-s of the Company wi!! be held in the large room of the New Zealand In-uranco Company's Buildings, on SATUBDAY, 30th fcuUrt, at 12 o'clock. Businr s: To rt.cive Director:'andM: ne Manage, s l.cpoV!-and Balr._ce-'.h-ct, election of Birec.or and And'tov.;. Br order of the Directors - ; P. A. WHITE, Manrger. Auckland, May £2,1874. AilL, OOLOK, GLAB S \J[ OD PAPEBHANGING3. HOD-E, SIGN, AND GENEBAL, DECOBATINa 67, QUEEN. STitEET, N»xt to Bank oi Niw Zial J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, Whito Lead, Turps, Zinc; White, House Painters', Coach and Oablnet matevs'Varrlishes Calico Scrim, Clook and Compaw Glass:). Brashes -to., *c. • rpIHE rNDEESIGNBD HAVE ON SALE POET—Superior Old Bed, in wood and bottle BHEEBY- Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhd_, qr-casksand octaves BBANDY-Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and W.-^BLTM— 30 op, in hhds and gr-casks w'ttWy — DunviUe's, Greenlees and Colville's, WHJameson's -SSy, in bulk, and Dunville's and Stewart's, in cases OLD TOM-t-Brow_dnYs.|in bulk 7fMILM s £& Boord'S^Booth's, Burnett't, and Bernard 8, incase ( SCHNAPPS— Adolphe Wolfe and Co.'s. quarts and GENEVA-Key, Ancher, Juniper, and Exhibition brands GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases OLABET-Voeslauer, Medoc.Chateau Mar^eaux, St; Julien, &c. MABASCHINO-Noyeau,Curacoa(orangeandwhite and Sa^saparilla BITTEES-Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen , CHAMPAGNE- Cl'quots, Perrier Jouets, Moets CHCollin'sTMoseUe, quarts and pints. Lindeman's Cawini/tJ-ck a-idsClarel, lM grbwth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE-Bass's, Devenish, Tennent's. and BO#LEI?' SSTOUT-Byass's, Blood's, and Gum TEAS and STJGABS KENT HOPS ■ VINEGA3J-Champion's No. 24, GiUon s CIGAES-No2,H.S.,insooboxes . „_„ 25. t_& ?S». pS»'m« ---.b____.^-4- -_«._.»<> CO.-. !»*»_■, Downer's Kerosene Hard Drying Oak Varnish, in drums COBDAGE-Europe, Manila, and Bolt Rope, Spun .., yarn, and Hambroline QDICKSILVER, iJ 751b bo I^ , 63 All Long Flax Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Printing Pape:-, 37 x 49 _ ; j BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO.



TWEEDS 2s ' WATERPROOF TWEED 2s Gd WATERPROOF TWEED, 3s THE BEST VALUE IN AUCKLAND J. M. McLACHLAN, j 218, QUEEN-STREET. A UCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL <£X UNION. The new Panorama of " COAL AND THE COAL ! MINES" will be exhibited (ftith a descriptive lecture) in St Matthew's School-room: Hob "on- treet, TO MORROW (Thrr.'day) EVKNINTG, commeneins at half-past .even o'clock. AdmisnioD, Gd ; Children, Cd. Tickets may bo obtiiied from Mr Webb, Wei lesley-street. TCTDUC-ATION TAX PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION. All who sre opposed to to Ihe proriosel Education Tax will Meet THI* (Wednesday) EVEN-NO at the Fire Bell, junction of Queen and WakcfieU-stree., at 7.30 p.m. "DALLIN BROTHERS Respectfully inMmate that they have on hand I A LARGE STOCK Of their CELEBRATED GINGER WINE, QUININE, CORDIALS, SARSAPARILLA, AERATED WATERS, &c, &c , All unequalled in quality in the Colony. WYNDHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. A UCKLAND WATER WORKS NOTICE is he-eby given that pursuant to the powers cont-ined in " The Municipal Corporations Waterworks-Act, 1872," the Council of the City of Auckland intend to construct Water Woiks for sup plying the City with water, and that the amount to be raised by way of Loan for that nurpose is ONE HUN DRED THOUSAND POUNDS (£100,000), and that in caso their intention is objected to within two calendar months from the first publication of th's notice application will be made to the Genera Af-embly of New Zealand at its next session fo authority to construct the said Works. Dated this twelfth day of May, 1874. P. A. PHILIPS, Mayor. "DEED & BRETT'S ALMANAC, 1874. The rab'lshe.3 intimate that only a small number of copies are left, and should be secured at once. This mv. h'able annual should be in every Settler's home. MR. J. SMITH, lS To 24 StaL Market Hor°e, begs ta inform his numeror-q Cvtomers and the public generally that he has just received d'-ect from Hobart Town a largo consign ment of K'uit, consisting of over 500 cases, contain ing al\ sorts of Appl— and Pears of tho best quality for dessert and cooking, amongst which are the cole brat d Brown Aicking and Winter Nellie Pear, ftnd a quantity of new Hobart Tow a Walnuts. Apples, ret.'li from 3d to 4d per th, or 61b for als ; wholesale, by the ca.e, from 2d to 3 \ lb.-SMITH, 24 Stall, M?.vkit House. LODGE UNITED SERVICE, No ill, 1.0. The R«jrnlar Monthly M.et'ng o* the above Lodge will be held in theLodce Boom, Matortc Hotel, THIS (Wednesday) EVFNING, at 7.30. Visiting brethren are invited to attend By o-dc". of tho W.M. FRANK B. BARNES, Secretary. * TICK LAND HARBOUR J_jLi BOARD. CADETS HI P. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, May 26,1874. The Examination of Candidates for 'Jadetship will take! place at tho Board of Education Oflices on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of July, 1874, at 10 am. WILLIAM C. DALDY, ';- - -1 Chairman. B_ AWO-ii-MENI xo HIS EXCELIENCY SIB JAMES FERGTJSSON UEIN RI OH KOH N, JEWEL LEE, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to draw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Styles and 1 Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quarts and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to drew the attention r the public to his LARGE AND.SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of he home markets. ly. ,i !_t Ii '£•' * ''' -<'■■ j^Note the address — t;___. >_•_■•__.: ___ ' H EI NR I O H X O HN, JEWELLER, QUE X N SIB SET. mAYLOR'S PATENT LOCK STICH SEWING MACHINES Both Hand and Treadle, ARE UNRIVALLED FOR FAMILY USE. INSPECTION INVITED. i AGENT, T. PEACOCK, ' 'S Hifßll AN D ST R EST, jaar Opposite the New Post Office. "=_.& tS^ONBY LENT OUT for Oapi- Jj L- talists on First-class Security at Current rat rl^^,»B^nt^stf LSOO and upwards Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced Goring, qg^g^^ ***"' I'll J If. LENNOX. t a •• —•■ ~ : a .... „ _,;



pRINCB OF WALES THEATRE. SMITH'S ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL COM BINATION of STAR ARTISTES. Continued and Glorious Sueccss. No dissenting voice. An Usher ?n attendance on the Dre:. Circle. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, MAY 27, Another change. First time of George Conquest's celebrated Talking Head (from the Legend?^ Drama of "Snaeful." first time of Mr Val Vose with his Taking Hand Tonight, more new Spe.ialties, new Acts, new Songs, and Duologues. THE DeCASTRO FAMILY TO-NIGHT j In their ..elect, c:•_ .cal, drawing-C-omenter'ainment. TO-NIGHT, AIREC, Tlie Wondrous Gjmn.et and Aeial Aivist. YOUNG ENGLAND, ALBERTO, and ANNETTE, There .fitly renowned a?comnii"hed Acroba<«, and Gymnas-.T—the delight and admiration of all beholders. New songs and duologues, " Stroll'.rg on the Auckland Pier," -O-n'-rht, by A. ST. VINCENT and MDLLE. MONTEBELLO, Saturday, May 30—Sscond mid-chy r-'formanre. A grpftt treat in store for sll who may attend. Half mien for children too 11 paitsof the house, and a ;?berrl reduction ma o for fam'liers and par ies who c.nnot attend the ni~ht _r.fonnai.ee by applying to Mr Smith, at the Wr.f "m*H Hot;. 1. Plan of the Theatre can be seen and Seats secured at Upton's, Music Sellers and Stationers, Queen-street. Admission—Dress Circle. 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit. Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 8 o'clock. P. H KIEBi 7, Agent. KrpWA HOUSS AT HAME." SONGS OP. SCOTLAND. CITY B> A. L L. KENNEDY'S LAST APPEARANCE TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), MAY 27. Admission—Front Seats, Ss ; Body of Hall, 2s Back Scats, Is, Commence at eight o'clock. Children in arms not admitted. THOMAS KENNEDY, Agent. p HOR A L HALL. .TFE AMATEUR CONCERT FOR THE ORGAN FOR ST. MARY'S CnURCH, PARNELL, Is Postponed until FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1874. PROGRAMME. P-»I.T I. Oveiture, '• Semiramlde'—Rossini Quartette, "Integer Vitro"— Fleming Qua ce'.te. Serenade—Orpheus ...... Sons, "Ah, 'ho.o were delfghtfrl moments (with cello or tenor obligate)—Proch Luet, " II c'el con .nff"- Don'z.tti Symphony, " Adagio No 2"—B-ethoven Bong, " SiogoD, sing on ye littlebi'ds (with Uute obligate—Gatty Waltz, "Tanzliedei"-Gung'l Pat.t 11. Overne, " IVi Dl.volo"— Au> _r Pong. " A hea. _ that Hv<- for you '—Sullivan DUet, " Sweet.' thed'~am"—Campana Sonato .Viol n and Pianofor.e) No 11 Moza.t Song, "Sweet a _dloV— Wallace Alle-.et.o, No7Symphony—Beethoven Quai.etto. "Good right, bolov'd"—l-E«-tl March, War March Of I-i-Sts' (Ath-.Jie)-Mendelsshon Conductor—The pon. Seymour Egerton. Door j op .n at hf-pa-t 7. concert to commence at 8 o'clock. - -~„._« i Tickets—Front Seat", 8s ; Baok Seats, 2s. May le obtained at Upton's, Queen-str it; or, at Robir_.on s. Chem'st, ParnelL \T\ E YON PORT HALL. THE DEVONPORT LITERARY SOCIETY on T H U R S DJL V E V f EN ING, M A V 28. 1874, Will present a varied ENTERTAIN MEN T,. _, or MUSIC, READINGS, EEOITA TIONS, * SONG. Tho Opening Ad( Tref sto be delivered by the Rev. Ji BATaa. PROGRAMME. FAST. I. . . Overture to Tancredl (Piano)- Lsdy Amateur; Bal'ad, Molly Darling—Master Hill; Recitation—Mr T L. White ; Song, Mrggie's Secret—Miss Harvey ; Addre-s—Rev Dr. Wallis; Song, Away to the Moun tiin's rrow—-frs Mikhcll; Glee, Lntzows Wild Chas->—bi-pheus Club; Duet, The Syren and the Friar-Mr f.nd Mrs Mitchell; Song, Hame cam oor Gude Man at e'en—Mr Howden. Interval of Ten Minutes. Paut IT. Duct (Piano)—Bonnie Dunde.—Lady Amateurs ; Son" The Three Age of Lovo— Amateur; Address, Impvilsn to Action—M. R. &omerville ; Song, R'ng on cweet AngeluE— Lady .Amateur ; Reading, The Costly Schubertz. a Hebrew I cgend (David Bum)— Mr Burn ; Addrcs, Piety, a Stimulus to Intellectual Culture -Rev A. R<*id; Song, Thou art so near and yet so far-Mrs Mitchell ;R< citation—Mr T. I. White; Song, The Bloated Aj istocrat—Amateur ; Quar.ette, Sleep, Geutle Lady. GOD SAVE TB E QUEEN I Adnr sion-Front Scit., 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Dooif! open at 7.30 p.m.; Enter .rinment to com mence at 8 p.m. ' A special steamer w.l leave the Queen-street Wharf at 7.16 ; returning after the Entertainment. T O. O. F., M. TJ., A. D. "I.OVAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, No 4269. Then.ufl Fortnightly Meeting of th's Lodge ha. be =>n unavoidably Postponed to FBIDAY, 29th inst. H. J. SMITH, Permane_t Secretary. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 22nd May, 1874. It is heroby notified for public information that intelligence has been received of the departure of 861 immi_rants for this Province, per ship Rooparell, (Bhoitly expected to arrive); and of a further number of 780 Immigrants, per ships Loc'a Awe and Miltiades. j The Chairmen of the several Highway Boards and other persons requiring labour in the country districts are invited to make application to the Immigration Officer, at Auckland, for such tradesmen and labour era as they, may dcs_- to obla'.a, for T7hom free pas sages will be provided to any port within the Pro vince. It; will be ncces?.".ty trat p.pplicr.nts or their accredited agents should attend in person at the Auqkland depot to make their own selection from the • Immig-ants onairival. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. TJCKLAND AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY. The Public Meeting of this Society will be held in the, Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, Weliesley-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 27th inst • the chair to be taken by his Excel'ency the Governor at 7.30 p.m. E:.ver.>l ministers and Gentle men will addrers the Meeting A collection in aid AftAw-i- H . H , LAW K- r , Hon. (3«c*



A LINABT7BY & CO. CITY HALL. RICH CARPETS. THE NEWEST PATTERNS AND LATEST . COLOURINGS IN EVERY DESCRIPTION OP tC A _Et P E T S Are constantly being added to, our already VERY LARGE and AT IE ACTIVE ASSORTMENT. 150 PIECES Bra- els and Tapestry Carpets from 3s 6d per y r d Smyrna, Axminster, and French Tournay Velvet Pile Hearth Bugs, and Sofa Slips .to matoth Carpets 25 pieces Hemp Carpetings, handsome patterns and warrr nted, excellent wear, only 10Jd per yard 25 pieces New Zealand Flax Carpeting, warrant"l to wear c quad to Coir Matting, at Is 6d por yr*•_. A LARGE STOCK OF FELT CARPETS. Druggetings, Stair Carpets, Stair Damasks Mus.fn Curtains, Wool Damasks, Union Damasks C.—tain Holders. Fmaiture Twills Cretone-, Bv'.ion Fringes, Bin to 12in wide . nen Ticks, from lOid per yard Cotton Ticl », from CJ- per yard The new s"k and worsted Greek Lace Bordering , in allcolo-5. BEST QUALITY r 4 Coir Matting, 2s 3d 4-4 Coir Matting, 33 5-1 Coir Matting, 3s Cd C-4 Coir Matting, 4s 103 pieces China Matt;ng, 9Jd per yard All _l".es in Wool, Cocoa. Chain and Velvet Pile Door Mats - ; Velvet Pile, Turkey wove, Victoria, Damask, and j" Cloth Table Covers, in great .variety. j JUST OPENED 3 CASES I QUILTS AND COUNTERPANES, • I Comprising— Eider. Down, Marseille Toilet, Victoria, German Fringed, and A 'liambra Quilts, from 3s 9d. f ' HIT I ■ THE LARGEST STOCK OF FLOOR CLOTHS NEW ZEALAND, i , , From lft to 30ft wide. 3^4 Floor Cloths, from Is 9d i r 4 4 Floor Cloths, from 2s Cd 6-4 Floor Cloths, from 2s 9d And all other Widths from 3s 3d per jar& 500 PAIRS WHITE AND COLOURED BLANKETS, All sizes, from 7s 6d per pair. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN AUCKLAND TOR j .-,., HOUSEHOLD LINEN. 54in White Sh-etings, from Is 72in White Sheetings, from Is 80in Twill Sheetings, from Is 9d 90in Twill Sheetings, from 2s 6d. White Damasks, ii Loom _ Toilet.Covers, Towels, Hucks, Damask Cloths, Napkins, &c, &o ' ■•'.-' •■'■ i&oajis ,•/" N.B.—Fresh Shipments to hand. ...... i "' " L.0.. a. • i :,■ •• _ FRESH MILLINERY, .., DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC. 'TO BE SOLD CHEAP. ■ : ; I .'■'•''-.' ''. ';'• -. ' :- ! .-■ ! '•: ) " jo 4taf Note the Address :— A. LINABURY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPEBS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET.



THE undersigned are Cash Pub chabir. of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in pny quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. . . IRELAND BROS TANNErS AND LEATHER V -NUFAOTUBER- Aoosi-*-. TKQ ARD AND EESIDENOE. burnished Apartments with every convenience and comfort, situated in the most healthy part of Parnell, will be vacant after the departure of the Phoebe.— For cardi. of address apply at this office. TO OLD ERIENOS OE TWENTY YEARS' g^x-NDING - _«_v- ' J. RUSSELL'S PBTVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobsok Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty andwell-a' :.l Bed-rooms end Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to a-.commodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s 6d per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auck'and, January 6.1874. NOBTH SHORE.—To Let, the House lately occupiod by Mr G. M. Reed, oh the outer beach. Eleven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. "Tlfe jp O R LY-CTELTON. fi||&)r TheMgantine ■Hawi;- . Helena Will sail as above ?n a few diys. *mT*Mmm, waller, Cus'omHoii e-ii'n.eet.' rN ""s^ A 7. E' By the Undersigned NOW LANDING EX WONGA WOKGA -80 tons Warrnambool Potatoes, A prime sample. GEO. W. BINNEY. TTAYE YOU BE MACKINTOSHES PATENT WAI-.RPEOOF INVERNES3 CAPES? SAMIJEL COOMBES, 80, Queen street. "VT E"W CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOR.E, CORNER OS SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAHAPE ROAD Private Entrance—Sv-.tonds Strf_t. LIST OF PRICES:- ; MarteU's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle i small,2s ~ - . ... Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle Greenless and Cohllle's Campbelton Whisky, 4f and 4s 6d ruroof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2« Dviny' 'le's \v iiisfcy, 4s ncr bottlo; small bottle, _M Jameson's DubUn Wlisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s a Bum, 3s per bottle ; smaU bottle, 1 s 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle 2s ' " ; i ' I Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2i Amont'Tado Sherry, 6s; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle; small do, 2s i: ,_. . Old Taway Port Wine, 6s; small, 2s 6d English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. • In Cab..—Genxtinb Bb.au ds. i Hennessy's, MarteU's, and Hines* Brandy, _» 6dlP«r bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per botue Geneva, JDKZ (smaU), 3s per bottle O d Tou, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle , - : ,-j ,m* Champagne, No 2s, 6s 6d per bottle - ' -'- «" " l Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, 8s to 4s per bottle .-t m o Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle '" Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, ll 4a per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)samea» from Bonded Store. A ißorterVcases of the above made up for families m picnic parties. [HI SIM.n:BL.VfiV:INSOK..:; o PROPBIETOR A »MY AND NAVY HOTEL UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. ' C. M. HICKLING & CO., Proprietors. I ;-i g i ■ t THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEI possesses every accommodation required by resi dents in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland en route fox the Australian Colonies, America, Eng lai__^»nd the Continent. Arrangements have been made with express anp cab proprietors to meet every steamer on arrival at the whau. . ■ The Proprietors are determined that the ARMY AND NATT HOTEL shall be second to none in the Southern Seas. None but the Best Brands of English and Colonial Ales, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirits will be vended. A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the i.s. Wentworth. - • - - c- An Experienced Chef de Cuisine, who was for many years the PUPIL of the GREAT SO YER, supplies the requirements of the Table. SPLENDID BATHS (HOT OR COLD). C SHOWER BATHS. j A Nightl Watchman always in attendance. C. M. HICKLING & CO. . PR IV AT E BO AR D AND RESIDENCE,' SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, Including Bath Room, &a Terms Modi.ba.-_c. ," :'"-■■ MRS A. FOSSETT, r HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, SHOETI.4 ND-STEEB.T. "~^ FRIDAY, MAY 29. CH7.STS OF DRAWERS, BEDDING, ---&o. &c . THE Subscribers will sell at the M_rt, Port-atreet.. on -Fxiday next, the , 29th instant, ' A Collection of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Chests of Drawer*, Bedsteads, Bedding, Mirror, Washstrnds, Table Suite (in green), &o. o-0. . ■ . _ ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



THURSDAY, MAY 28. FANCY GOODS,~"dOLLS, - TOYS, &d. t*» ~:,,B; - :-C'0'N.K,S--&-^CO.-.,...: : WILL sell by auction To-morrow 1 (Thursday), 2Sth instant, at 11 o'clock, 6 ca<jes of Fancy Gootfv Toys, Df>l»., Parses, Bird Cage 3, Eanings, Jet Goods, Brooches, &c. TO-MORROW. THURSDAY, MA^ 28. CITY MART. STOCK OF A RETAIL DRAPER. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received , instructions to sell by auction, at the C.ty Mart on Thursday, 2Sth May, at 11 o'clock, STOCK OP A RETAIL DRAPER, compiising- A. General A-sorlment of D.apeiy, Fancy. Goods, Booh, &c. ',"' Terms :-Carh. ~~" THURSDAY, MAY 28. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.. ~ . . LARGE PARCEL OF SHIP'S STORES AND «1 GENERAL GROCERIES. E. & H. ISA AC S ; ,7 ARE instructed to sell by auction at j; their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, the , 23th inst nt, at 11 o'clock, • ;.. .v The fol'ow"ng SHTP'S-STORES, now landed In & _U?t-ciais order;— ■ ';'_ '• . .:*;•; '; - EX DORETTE, FROM LONDON. 3CO tins Preserved Mcat3 14 jaij Pickles, I"-ge size __,_.'' 16 eriW, of about 3cwt, finest' kiln-dried Flour 18 tins Po'.atocs . . ; ' 9 rr.sks Loaf Mauritius Sugar ._,-,. About 2 tors Rice, Oatmeal, ana SpiV ;;•• Pe.s • • :' -■: - • 6 firkiis Butter --' : . 40 boxes Raisins I 44 bass Biscuit * **Vsl .„_.'_*'" i About 50 tins, containing Mustard, -R«-» -, L ley, Sago, &3.,.f'C. '-;■[ ",\ •'.;,-};' After which, in tradelots, ;T v* !■_ 6CO bags White Mauritius Su_*ar, ins-nail bags.. j 250's and Plaid Vest-' s, Soap Powder, Sardines _ <; .. : Tobaccos—Sir Rober.Peel, and Orman_»wi*« 3 Carers, Ac, &c. ... •" .■'• ; -6 Don Tanks full of Bissuit. ' . . FRIDAY, MAY 29. ;' i; r - ■ A B O 0 T S. ON ACCOUNT OF THOSE CONCERNED. _ NO RESERVE. : E. &H.ISA AC S -7. WILL sell by auction at their store,'."';,;. Fort-st-ae., on Friday, 29th May, at 11 ' o'clock, - The following EIGHT TRUNKS, landed ex lone from Londcn, all more or less slightly damaged^- Hn diamond— _£ ._ • - 1146-9-3 trunks, each £6 pair Women's Kid -' ' a ! Boot. " '",:■'■ '■..,■■ '•:'?:'■'' ,;,:' 1139 -1 trunk. 75 pair 3s 6d Kid Boots 1149 —1 trunk, 36 pair 6s 9dKid Boots ■" -1133-4—2 trunks, each 100 pair Men's Patent Calf Albert .Tippers 1153 —1 trunk, 36 pair 10-13 Kid Boots. Also; •"• ■; ■:. *'._.: .:..•?■: 20 trunks of Assorted Women's-.and.: . ~;>"; ; Children's Boots and Shoes, suited to the winter trade. l_.il .: [j | ' MONDAY,. JCNEi. : f ii... BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.; ::;' '■;' PROPERTIES AT HUNUA, OWHIWA, Waitl AND WAEEIEKIE. I '""". .7; ■ --j-j..| ( . o , ~.".'■'■,...; ,■; , ■!'■!■ I COTTAGE IN PARNELL. ALLOTMENT AT BROOKVIXLE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to seU at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Ist June, at 12 o'clock, , HUNUA—Allotment 107, Parish of Hunua, County I of Eden, 60 acres.! ■_. . ' • a QWHIWA—AUotment 4, Parish of Owhlwa, County I *C7a 5 | 0 f ;suarsden; 160 acres ~ . . - WAIKE-_Ksl—Por.ion of'.'allotment'l3, Parish of i .Witikeikei, County of Marsden, 60 acres PARNELL—The expired term of Lease of allotment ':'■•■' ! in Devonpori'street, with the Cottage erected - \ .'thereon . -~.'-. "',. ■■■" ;' «BROOKVILLE— Lot 69,' C 3 feet to Wood "treet. SAMUEL COCIECRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ;.•'■;■ ; THURSDAY. MtAY 28. , 0 C -xV-T-v-T-. ■■.M/;;A;;--.'-B'.vT.; X* LEASE OF ALLOTMENTS, NORTH ■'...'■'":!: shore, r :7~ 7. ■■;"■.■."'"': by order of the harbour board^ & MORTON HAVE received instructions to j Terse by public auction at the City Mart, on . Thur. day,'2Bth May, at 12 o'clock noon, .The Lease for Jsl years of three Allotments tiQ situated between Devonport-Wharf and- Niccol's New Shipbuilding Yrrd, each 46 feet; ■ . frontrjo to Beach Road by a depth of IS3 . feet to foreshore. : THURSDAY, MAY 28. '""j,,;..:.;'fg TRICHORD PIANOFORTES, CONCER- ' TINAS, CORNETS, Etc. THE^ Subscribers have received in- : I str actions to seU at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, the 28th in.t, at eleven o'clock, A consignment of first-class PIANOFORTES MUSICAL INSTRUMINTS, *c, direct from the well-known firm of Metrller & Co., London, consisting of— Three Cottage Pianofortes (trichord) in handsome Walnut cases, Walnut Music Stools; .Eolian / Harps, Nigger Bones, Steel Wire, Pianoforte . Strings (covered), Comets. Trombonettes, „ Tambourines, Concertinas (in variety), Musio,. i Pianoforte Locks, Banjos, etc., etc : . ; . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 1 Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 1. v ;: BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE-JUPREME COURT OF NEW ' ! ZE.y_.AND, NORTHERN DIS .;,.;'; A: trict. 102 ACRES, MAUNGAKAKAMiEA. TH?I Subscribers have received in- ' I st.uctions from the Registrar of the Supreme - Court of New Zralnnd, Northern District, to sell at .;- 't the I.and Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Ist June, at' .' 12o'clock, .r"..' ''",' ;'L ''■ ■- ■ '■' . ii. 108.ACRES;VOLCANIC SOIL, being allotment . 13, of the Parish of Maungakaramea, Bank'a . _« County, formerly the property of Duncan , . MoLaoblan. jj /. . " ';-', BAMUBL COCHRANE ft SON, :7 I ■ Auctioneers.