.•and that we ben'fc a tax'd in this coun try. So you plase, siiv be so good and so kind to tell me what be the name you do call a takin' my money by this way from me [ —Yours, &c, Dorothy Scrubs.

WAIWERA (Hot Springs.)

(PIGEON EXPEESS.) May 16, 10.30 a.m. There are a large number of visitors here, and baths are in demand. Two remarkable cures have been effected. It is a beautiful day, and a party is going up the river.

AUCKLAND WHALING COMPANY.

An extraordinary meeting of shareholders of this Company was held at noon this day, in the office of Captain Clayton, 49, Insurance Buildings; Mr Stephen E. Hughes in the chair.

The Chairman, in a few words, explained -the object cf the meeting, and called upon the secretary to read the minutes of the {previous meeting. Mr Levy then proposed, and Mr Snell ■seconded —" That this Company be wound up, and the assets sold by public auction, in accordance with the resolutions of the last meeting." Carried.

The Chairman was authorised to confirm the minutes of the present meeting, and the whaling company was declared dissolved.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Crushing Returns. The Queen of May's retorting yielded 154 oza 4 dwts, which is fully equal to the former averages. The Queen of Beauty gold, when melted, yielded 548 ozs. Tne City of London gold lost heavily, and when melted yielded 29 ozs 11 dwts. The Bright Smile having fixed the plunger started pumping this morning. Everything is working satisfactorily. They will have the water clear by Thursday, and will re sume sinking. The Pumping Association are sending down a cistern and bearers to-day to the bottom of the shaft. The Caledonian crushing is finished. They will retort to-morrow. They have crushed specimens to-day. The yield will be a very fair one. Peterson. The search for Peterson's body in still un successful. A considerable party were out to-day. Miners' Relief Fund. A meeting is to be held to-night in refer ence to the Miners' Accident Relief Fund, so as to warrent the com mittee in proceeding with the busi ness of the fund. Recently the subscrip tions have fallen off, and matters are to be plainly laid before the subscribers. Pumping Association. The meeting in reference to the Pumping Association will be held to-night, for the purpose of considering the position of the company in reference to the loan of £50,000 for sinking the, shaft and proapectieg the deep levels.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Golden Point and Kapanga. The Golden Point Company on the Kapanga reef have finished a crushing of 17 tons of general stuff, which has yielded a very handsome return —altogether 73 ozs. : from specimens 38 oz3. and general stuff 34 ozs. Shareholders should now be con vinced of the value of this property, and inspire new hope in those who are connected with the New Zealand Kapanga Company, for they are now within a very short distance off the same reef, but at a mtich lower level. The New Zealand Kapanga shaft is now down 280 feet, and at 300 feet they intend opening a chamber and driving to intersect the reef; and on the same run of gold which has been traced to within 150 feet of that level. Shareholders should therefore be pretty sanguine of meeting with success.

New Green Harp. The New Green Harp claim have inter sected the reef in their 200 feet level, and has turned out some very fine specimen stone, proving the mine to be of great value. A long drive has been put in to intersect the reef; but the shareholders are now satisfied that the money has not been worthlessly expended. Prescott's Claim. Another gold-bearing reef has been dis covered in this claim, and the shareholders are about forming it into a company to keep the affairs and management in a sound state. The drive on the main reef is now in some 70 feet on a very good reef, and it is now intended to lave atrial crushing of about 20 tons. If this should prove payable, the mine may be considered a very valuable one. Big Low Level Project. Harbour View.—Gold has been found in sinking a winze upon the mullocky reef, but the men had to stop sinking on account of the inflow of water. Thl3 is to be regretted, ' for it was intended that this winze should test the reef before commencing a low level. It is contemplated I believe by the Harbour View Company to ask the Pride of Tokatea Royal Oak, Tokatea and Bismarck Companies to join in the construction of a joint low level from the Whakaro Battery level along the foot wall of the main reef, where the ground has always been found of a nature easy to be driven. This appears at first to be too gigantic a scheme to be thought of, but on a little consideration and proper data to shew the advantage to be gained to each other and the field in general will convince the most doubting. It is wonderful sometimes what can be accomplished when mining companies co-operate in undertakings of this nature.

GISBORNE (POVERTY BAY.)

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Go-Ahead sailed for Auckland at six a,m. yesterday with the following passen gers :—Misses Gudgeon, Allan, Messrs John stone, M.P.C., Westrnp, Poynter, O'Sullivan, Morgan, Allan, DeThierry, Mnnn, Mow bray, Sutherland, Scrivener, and Dick. Woodbine Johnson carries petition to Provincial Council praying enquiry into Mr Hugh Hart Lusk's dealings with land funds from this district, and praying for relief to Siddons and other claimants. Strong westerly winds blowing.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. (Prom our own Correspondent), This day. Australian Produce Venture. In addition to the very large cargo of coal brought from Sydney by the Easby, there "was a large quantity of* farm produce such as hams, bacon, butter, etc., one person alone having brought down a thousand pounds worth of Btuff to speculate in, and he is making a very good thing out of it, although it does look something like bring ing coals to Newcastle. Building on Reclaimed Land- Building on the reclaimed land goes on rapidly, and is quite changing the appear ance of the town in the vicinity, of Govern ment house. , Excessive Shipping Dues. The queOTain of excessive shipping dues of the porb is fengaging attention. [ Doctor Buller. The ledlpnbtable Doctor Walter Buttle- Wants a few more joints to the tail (of hi j

patronymic. He aspires to'have M.H.R. on his card, and is quietly preparing for a can vass at next election. It is yet uncertain whether Wanganui or Manawatu will be the favoured locality, but it is bound to be some I lace on the West Coast. Whatever the value of his German-purchased title may be, he is a man of persevering industry and good natural ability, and would make an excellent member. As he is pretty popular on the coast, he will stand an excellent chance of being returned.

NELSON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Late Wreck—Bodies Pound. The lighthouse-keeper at Farewell Spit reports finding a pocket-book of Captain Radcliffe, of the schooner Melbourne, close to where one of the bodies lay, from which he concluded that one of the bodies was that of the Captain. Pieces of the wreck are still coming ashore.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Auckland Tender Accepted for Wan ganui Railway. Tenders were received at the Public Works office for the Brunswick contract of the WaitaratoWanganuirailway. Accepted; Pierce and lannigan, Auckland, £31,552. Declined : J. Brogden and Sons, Wellington, £31,662; Anthony Nathan and Co., Wan ganui, £33,978; Chas. McKirdy, Wellington, £37,904 ; W. F. Oakes, Wanganui, £38,122 ; Robert S. Lowe, Wanganui, £39,207; Fra zer and Roberts, Pakuratahi, £65,736. Death of Provincial Solicitor. C. B. Borlase, Provincial Solicitor, died on Saturday evening. He was a member of the Honse off Representatives for many years.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

This public place of amusement will be re opened this evening, and the original and startling comedy of the " Four Fetes," from the facile pen of Mr George Darrell, will be presented for the first time in Auckland. The Star Dramatic Company has been recognised as the best that has appeared for many years in this city, and the American comedy to be introduced to-night has been spoken of in terms of high commendation by a large portion of the press of America, and brother Jonathan, we know, is no mean critic. The sc:ne of the comedy is New York, and the comedy consists of five parts. It was written some twelve months ago, when the Women's right question and the crusade against rum was at fever heat. The leading of Walter will be pourtrayed by Mr Darrell, with an original song, "My Natal Day." Messrs. Aveling, Holloway, Deering, Poole, Thornton, Hill, Sweeney, Herbert, and Browne will play their several parts on the stage. Miss Clara Stephenson will re present Florence Eaymond; Miss Patty Holt will exhibit the shrewdness and virtues of Maud, and Mrs Jones, as Miss Deborah Pike, will shew up as the " Polly Plum" of the comedy, and expound the rights of women, and gives her opinions on rum, policemen, and the extraordinary lucu brations of W. E. S., which set the whole community of Parnelton in a commotion, but which had the happy effect of reducing the taxation of the country to a proper level. The scenery is by Mr Thornton, and illustrates the birthday, farewell, fancy, and marriage fetes which gives the title to the comedy.

RIFLE FIRING.

The monthly firing of No. 3 Company for the Company's cup ; also, for Captain Clark's cup, and two other prizes, took place on Saturday at Mount Eden. The ranges were 400, 500, and 600 yards. Captain Clark's cup has been fired for annually for several years, but Saturday's shooting resulted in Volunteer E. K. Partington carrying it off as his own absolute property. As the highest scorer he also holds the Oompay's cup. Corporal W. Partington was winner of the second prize ; Volunteer B. W. Buttle, third prize ; and Volunteer E. Morrow, fourbh prize. The scores were :—

RACES ON THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

The Autumn Race Meeting of the Auckland Jockey Club, which takes place on the 24th and 25tb. of the present month, promises to afford a capital days sport. The general entries and acceptances closed on Saturday night, with the following result:—

First Day (24th).

Trial Stakes of 30 soys., with a sweep of 2so vs. each added. Distance, 1 \ miles ; for horses that have never won a prize of 30 soys. previous to starting. —Hunt's bg Sky lark, 4 years ; Qainlivan's b £ Belle of the Isles, 4 years ; Eobert'sbrgDaybreak, aged; Thorpe's chg Eclipse, aged; Walter's brc Dainty Ariel, colt, 3 years ; Campbell's b g Young Dick, 4 years; Buckland's b g Paku ranga, 4 years. Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 soys., with a sweep of 2 soys. each. Distance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles.—Halstead's chg Isleman, aged, list 71bs; Pohika Hapuka's b g Shamrock, aged, list; Robbett's b gThe Arrow, 6 years, 10at lOlbs ; Wright's blk g Moose, 5 years, lOst 21bs j Clarke's b g Middy Ashore, aged, lOst. St. Leger Stakes of 100 soys., with a sweep of 10 soys. each added ; h. ft. Colts, Bst 101b ; fillies, Bst 71bs. Distance, 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards.—Mr J. Watt's Ngaro, 3 years ; Toi. Birthday Handicap of 60sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 soys. each. Distance, \\ m il eß- —Watt's br g Parawhenua, 5 years, 9st 81bs ; Walter's b m Yatterina, aged, Bst 121bs ; Watt's eh f Ngaro, 3 years, Bsfc 21bs ; Pohika Hapuka's blk g Elfin Maori Weed, aged, Bst 21bs ; Delmaine's b g Elfin King, 3 years, Bst; Macßobert's bf The Belle, 3 years, 7st lOlbs; Young's br g Bedouin, 4 years, 7st 81bs ; Hunt's br g Skylark, 4 years, 7st 41bs. Hurry Scurry of 10 soys. ; entrance 1 soy. ; catch weights. Distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold for 20 soys.; immediately after the race ; any surplus to go to the funds. Post entry. Second Day (25th). Champagne Stakes of 100 soya., added to a sweep of 10 boys. each. Colts, Bst lOlbs ; fillies, Bst 71bs ; distance, 6 furlongs. Closed; 8 subscribers—Buckland's Ariel; Walter's br c, by Dainty Ariel, dam Fanny Fisher ; Watt's Luna. SteeplechaßE,of 50 soys., sweepstake 3sovb each. Weight for age ; maidens at starting allowed 7 lbs. Distance, about 3 miles— Halstead's eh g Isleman, aged ; Perkin's b g Rustic, aeed; Cowan's eh g Paina, aged; Pohika Hapuka's br g Shamrock, aged; Bobbett's b g The Arrow, 6 years ; Wright's bl g Moose, 5 years. Autumn Handicap of 50 soys, sweepstake 3 soys each. Handicap to appear on the evening of the first day's race. Distance, If miles—Watt's' eh f JSTgaro, 3 years, and Parawhenua; Walter's Yatterina, Delamain's Elfin King, Mcßobert's The Belle. Hunts Skylark, fc Quinlivan's Belle of the Isles, Young's Pohika. Hapuka's Maori Weed; | Jos Ellia's b c Waitara, 3 years .

Selltng Back, 20 soys ; entrance, 3 soys j distance, 1^ miles. Weight for age. Winner to be sokl for 40 soys ; if entered to be sold for 30 soys allowed lOlbs ; if for 20 soya allowed 211bs ; if for 10 soys allowed 2S lbs— Robert's br g Daybreak, aged, £33 ; Thorpe's eh g Eclipse, aged, £30 ; Walter's br c King fisher, 4 years, £40 ; Buckland's b g Paku ranga, 4 years, £40. Consolation Handicap of 20 aovs; dis tance, 1 mile ; entrance, 2 soys.

CITY COUNCIL.— This Day.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon attwo o'clock. Present : His Worship the Mayor (in the chair) ; Councillors Buchanan, Daldy, Brett, and Hurst. MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read and admitted. COUNCILLOR ISAACS. Edward Isaacs, Esq., was introduced, and took his seat at the Council, having passed the necessary formula. LETTERS. A letter was read from Mr. Vincent E. Rice respecting a new road in Elliott-street. A letter was also read from the Chairman of the Newton Highway Board as to certain necessary repairs in the road, in which the Board request the Council to pay one-half the expense. Letters were received from James Harris, Samuel Coombes, and Holland and Butler for the use of urinals as a medium of adver tising. Councillor Daldy proposed and Councillor Brett seconded, "Tbat tenders be invited on the subject." Carried. A letter was read from James Batcher, re questing the Council to remove a certain quantity of earth from the neighbourhood of his premises in Union-street. It was agreed that the Council could not entertain the matter at present, as it would cost at least £100, according to the Surveyor's report. NEW STREETS. A letter was read from Mr. Stephenson respecting the taking over of certain new streets. Captain Daldy moved, and Councillor Buchanan seconded, "That the Council take over all new streets that are finished in accordance with the terms of the letter. EEPOETB. The reports of the Streets Committee and City Surveyor were read and adopted. In the Finance Committee's reports it was shewn that Mr George Staines had put the city to £15 expense in contesting the recent election. , FIRE BRIGADE. A long letter was read from Superinten dent Hughes in vindication of his conduct at the late fire in Albert-street; and stating that in consequence of the bursting of his hose, his plans were just rated ; and that he had only twelve members piesent. Councillor Hurst wished to know the mean ing of this long epistle. Councillor Daldy thought such a report very necessary, and he moved that it be re ferred to the Fire Brigade Committee.

Seconded by Councillor Brett and carried. Councillor Daldy moved that the Finan cial report be adopted, and that the estimated income and expenditure for the year be printed and published for the information of the public

Seconded by Councillor Hurst and carried

EARTH.-CLOdiTfl,

The Chairman stated the Inspector of Nuisances had repoited that the system of earth-closets would come into operation on the Ist of June next, that 1100 boxes were ready, and that the public would be supplied with earth.

ACCOUNTS. The accounts were brought up and passed,

Our Pigeons' Goldfields Budget.

RE OHINEMURI PROSPECTORS' CLIAM JUMPED.

OHINEMUEI

Charles Mclean and Finlay McLiver have jumped two interests in the Prospectors' Claim. Plaints have been laid against Philip Hales and James Verral for non-working. The case will be heard on Wednesday. Also three in the Totara claim, one in the Home Rule, and five in the Just-in-Time. The All Nations Amalgamated have lodged an objection against the Prospectors' appli cation for permission to tunnel and construct a tramway. A dispute between the Mazeppa and Totara claims and other legal cases are looming in the distance. The All Nations (No. 1 North) struck the Prospectors' No. 2 reef on Saturday night in the low level at 212 feet from the mouth of the drive It averages about 2ft. 6in. thick making larger in the bottom and is a well defined lode. Quartz similar to that in the Prospectors' ground. A small piece of stone crushed panned off a little fine gold. At a meeting of prospectors to consider the question of purchasing a battery, it was resolved not to form a company. From Waitekuri I hear that the sluicing parties are still doing well. The shareholders in the Goldsa Point (next but one to the Dan Leahy) intend to forward stone to the Thames for a trial crushing.

TAIRUA.

Saturday. The Prospector's shaft has been sunk 19 feet. The ground has become harder in the last foot or two, and had split the lode into two, but its effect on the quality cannot yet be ascertained. A very good prospect can be washed from the casing, bat so much gold cannot be seen in. the stone as before. A black vein like coal, the value of which is not known, has also come in. In the Pride of the East claim, north of the Prospectors, the lode is from 6ft to Bft wide, composed of layers of quartz and black stuff, like that which has come into the Prospectors' ground, only softer. Prospects of gold are obtainable from any part of the lode. 51b or 61b, tried at the Thames, yielded 9 grs. Two cwt. have been Bent down for trial. In the Band of Hope a conglomerate body of quartz sft. wide has been discovered. No old is visible in the stone, but 1 £ grains can be washed from the casing. In the Eldorado (Hunter and Frater's) the show is admitted to be next best to the Propectors. Reed, Bird, and Quinn are likely to amal gamate to avoid.litigation. In Kennan's lease a stranger in this part of the country found a leader about four inches wide, in which gold was distinctly visible, not only in the quartz, but also in the casing. On info/ming him that it was leased grouud he did not take it kindly, and swore that if he covld not get an interest he would do his utmost to keep others from it, and with this he returned to cover up the ground. Jackson and Graham have, it is said, pegged off a lease of 15 acres to the south of the Golden Gate, which latter is situated south on the Prospector's line. It is rumoured that a small vein has been discovered in which gold was gofr. Since the above was completed I hear that a portion of the ground in question was pegged off some days ago by A. New dick, Joe Woods, and Goldsworthy, so that if the ground is really valuable, there is another lawyer's fee or two sticking out.

Late Telegram.

DUJSEDIN. (From cur own Correspondent.) This day. Shameful Case. The police made a smart capture on Satur day of one Peter McGregor, charged with indecently assaulting a child nine yearn

old. The details are even worse than in Johnston's case. The medical tes timony shows that a capital offt nee had been committed. When the rest of the facts be came known where he worked, the rest of the men razei his iei* and drove him fron the district. |

Arrival of the Shooting Star.

The barque Shooting Star is now coming up, Rangitoto Channel. She is 144 days frcm London.

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-VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Applications for the MANAGERSHIP of this Company, at Auckland, will be received at the Office, 25, Queen-street, up to WEDNESDAY next, the 19th instant. Salary guaranteed, with per centage on profits. E. ISAACS, \ >■ Directors. D. B. CEUICKSHANK, ) W. C. KIRCALDY, Acting Manager. Auckland, May 15,18?S, WANTED, by a young gentleman, cood Board and Residence i" fi pleasant locality.-State terms by letter, "Miz; zH] office of tiiis pappr. - rfx) BOOTHaKJUtta. — V\ nted. v. I good Wortaan used to Ladies Wo_: — A piilv V.hif Bw', Qnnpn-BtT-PPt. W~ ANTiiU, a General bervtui. ;r - ferpnces required.—Apply to Mrs ! oop» •, next St Matthew's Church. WANTED, a good plain Cook, must have good references or testimonials Apply to Mrs Taylor, Auckland College, ■fTTANTED, a good General Ser- W vftnt. Reference required.—Apply to Mrs Whitson, Gr*fton Boad. WAITED, a respectable young Girl as General Servant; washing given out. —Arply to Mrs Famuel Brown, Shortland, Crescent. WANTED, a respectable Female for an hotel —Apply to Mrs R. Oratten, Emily Place. -£'£ WANTED 7 Board and Residence near Queen-street. Address by letter, stating terms, " Mechanic," Stak office. TXj ANTED, a good Cook for the Hot Springs—Apcly at the office A Robert Grahim, High-street. ANT~ED, a Handy Man ■ one accustomed to Horses preferred.—Apply to Alexandra. Ho'el. Parnell. ANTED to Let, with immediate possession, a Four- roomed Cottage in Karangahape Koad ; good well, tank, Ac Rent, 14s per week.—Apply Town Clerk's Office, City Council Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, a Barmaid.JFor address apply office of this paper. '-^ ANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mis Albert Eaton, Regent street, Kyber Pass Koad WANTED, for the Waikato, a good married Couple, without chi.dren preferred. The man must understand general farm work.— /ppiy to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, all Claims against the estate of the late Mr, A. G. Millar must tie sent in on or before the 22nd instant, addressed to J. Finch, care of National Insurance Company, Queen-street. WANTED to LET, in Aberorombie street, for a retm of years, a Blx roomed House, with good well of water.—Apply to Mr T. Weaving, ot Mr Ca3e'a, Wakefleld-gtreet. WANTED, Tenders for the trench ing of about two acres of ground. Specifi cations can be seen at Mechanic's Bay Nursery.—R. Baird, Victoria-street, ANTED, a Journalist to edit and report for an Evening Paper. Good salary to efficient hand.—Apply, by telegram, t0"8.N.," Westport. I WANTED, a Lad about 14 as an Apprentice to the Cigar and Tobacco Manufacturing.- Apply by letter to E. W. Gotch, or at the Factory, Papakura. ANTBD, a Housekeeper's place. — For reference, inquire L, Stab office. The Country preferred. WANTED KNOWN—L7H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Nursery, Seafleld View, and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.B. -L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and B. Morrin's, has on Sale a choice assortment of Agricultural, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds of sterling Merit, Seeds of Pines, Cypresses, Gums, and Acacias; also of all the most useful t> ew Zealand Forest Trees and Shrubs, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, and Cauliflower Plants, and a choice collection of Nursery Stock true to name and of first quality. R.B. respectfully intimates that his Seeds are specially selected for this market, being varieties he has found most suitable for this climate during eleven years experience as a practical Horti culturist. Sole agent for Maeon Brothers. W~ AJMTJ-JJ, 600 tons 0.. Old Bran, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Moat- Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Ragi ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, *c, at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-gtreet, Auckland.—B. Moss, Manager WANTED, the general public^to know that W. KIRBY, comer of Queen and W_ke_eld-»treets, hai on sale :—Newcutle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokei, and Red-gum Felloe*. Ac., Ac. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand. B. T. B. HANNAFORD having entirely recovered from his late accident, whilst thanking his numerous friends for kind enquiries, beg to inform them that Tuesday morning, 10 a.m., will find him (D.V.)in his High-street chair. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUN TEERS. The Members of the above Corps will Parade in the Market THIS WVENING, at 8 p.m. sharp. Uniform: Full Drees, Arms, and Accoutrements. JOHN MOWBRAY. Captain. J^ t o. ""f- COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND. The undersigned begs to inform the members of the above Court tliat the adjourned summoned meeting for the revision of the Court By-Laws will take place on MONDAY Evening next, after the transaction of the usual Court business. By order of the C.R. T. HOLLAND, Secretary. ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced in " The Nursery List," which will be forwarded to any address. 0. T. WREN, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. W. J* Hurst ft Co., Sole Town Agent. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Members of the above Corps will Assemble at the residence of the late Color-Sergeant Forlornr, College Boad, at 2 o'clock sharp TO-MORROW, ISthinst. Uniform : Full Dress, with aims and accoutre ments, N.B.—Officers and Members of all other Corps are invited to attend as a mark of respect. JOHN MOWBEAY, Captain. WANTED, immediately, a smart active Girl, between 13 and 14 years of age, to -assist in housework.—Apply to Mre Chalmers, Upper Queen-street. N S A L~ E, At the Faymarket, 200 bags MAIZE, ex Dauntless, from Fiji. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



"pRTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Grand Farewell Season of those eminent artistes, MR. AND MRS. GEORGE DAKRELL! And the STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY. TO-NIGHT (Monday), first .production in Australasia of George Darrell's Original American Comedy, THE FOUR PETES! With Original Song—" My Natal Day." Music by Mr. Cope. THE FOUR FETES! This Comedy was written by the author in New York when the excitement anent "Women's Rights" and the "Crusade against Rum,'' was at its height. The characters are mostly drawn from nature. Wednesday—Mrs. George Darrell as Romeo. Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, Is. BT. PETER'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL, Onehunga.—lt is intended to hold a Fancy Sale for the above school in the first wetk of June, Con tributions from friends will be received by Mrs Purchas. EEMUERA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A SOIREE, in connection with the above, will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, May 20, at 6.30 o'clock. O I N G I NG- CLASS. MR J. BROWN will commence a new ELEMEN TARY SINGING CLASS on HU_LAR'B fcYSTEM, on MONDAY JKvening, May 24th, at tni Young Men's Christian Association ftoonu, at 7 o'clock punctually. The Second Quarter of the PaKT SlJSOiNii CLASS will commence on the same evening »t 8 o'clcck. Terms :53 Per Quarter for each Class. az^K^ T7OR SALE, a seven-roomed £p^Wt!L V House outhouse, &c, and Free- Jf__i_jil hold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. PlAFive 2-roomed detached House, and freehold allot ment SO xlOd feet, in Cameron-street, Springbank; water laid on from three tanks; flower and vegetable "s&.££££%& S Pons-onf, allotment 33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply to HEOTwY E . WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings OR SALE, a Good Pack Horse.— Apply at Patterson's Stables, Queen-street, to morrow, between 12 and 3 o'clock. BfOR SALE, cheap, complete set of 1 Carpenter's Tools, nearly new—Apply at Patterson's Stables. Queen-street, to-morrow, be tween 12 and 1 o'clock. OR SALE, a Spring Cart, suitable for a Butcher or Milkman.—R. C. Greenwood, General Commission Agent, Market House. DEVONPORT.— To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on the Lake Road well suited fora Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. 1"O LET, a comfortable Family . Residence, containing six rooms and wash house, at present occupied by the Rev. Turner.— Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road. m o L E T. The Stores and Stables at present occupied by the Waikato S.N &CM Company, in Durham-atreet— Apply on the premises. r\ O LET, that House now in the 1 occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Grafton Roadi -For particulars, apply to John,, Henderson. Painter, 53, Queen-street. SELECT Board and Residence. — Every Comfort for single gentlemen. Harbour View House. Shortlaud Crescent. A UCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE ____. for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey treets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. ryiHE late "boiler explosion. BUSINESS RESUMED.



NICHOLLS & HALL, HOUSE SHOERS AND GENERAL SMITHS, Corner of Edwardes and Upper Queen-street. THE above Firm, having secured the property and appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb Firewood and Coal Merchant, with the Livery and Bait Stables, adjoining their forge, beg to uxluoate that they will carry on the LIVERY and BAIT STABLING as before. Country settlers and others -will meet with every convenience and attention at a, reasonable rate of charges. Messrs N. & H. are prepared to treat with Cabmen and others for Stabbng and Cab-shed at once. And it is their intention to push the Coal, Fibewood, and Chaff Business as soon as the machinery is put in working order, of which further notice will be given. Ovens and Stoves Made and Repaired. rFTo BUILD ER S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the Erection of an Episcopalian Church at West Hamilton, Waikato. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rpo BTJILD Eft S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of Wednesday next, the 19th instant, for Additions to Premises in Chapel-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street, P. HERAPATH, Architect. A TJCKLAND INSTITUTE. The first Meeting for the present session will be held in the Museum Buildings, THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 17th instant, at 7.80 o'clock, when the President (J. C. Firth, Esq.) will deliver the Anniversary Address. The following papers will also be read :— 1. On " The best line for the Sub-Marine Cable between Australia and New Zealand," by the Key. A. G. Purchas. 2. On "The Coleoptera of Auckland," by Capt. T. Brown. • The attendance of ladies is invited. T. F. CHEEBEMAN, Secretr.ry. T/7CTORIA COMPANY, A.R.V\ The Monthly Inspection Parade of the above Com pany will be held in the Albert Barracks To-morrow (Tuesday). 18th instant, at 7.30 p.m. All members are warned to attend. Uniform: Full Dress. ' By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sergeant. May 17. 1875. O UNI), Three .£1 "Bank Notes. The owner can have same by stating the time and whereabouts they were lost, and paying cost of this advertisement, to Mr Rust, North Shore.—l7th May, 1875. rji E N SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, a Gold Signet Ring, with amber-coloured stone.—Any person finding the same will receive the above reward.—Apply at the office of this paper. LOST, on Saturday evening, between Messrs. Allison Brothers and Devonport Hall, North Shore Three One-Pound Notes.—Any person leaving the same at Messrs. Allison Brothers will be rewarded. LOST, yesterday, a Meerschaum Pipe (mounted), between the York Hotel, Newton, and Queen-atrefit.—The Under on returning the mime to Mr John Wilson Melbourne Store, Karangahape Road, win be rewarded, OST or MISLAID, by a member of t«e V.M.C. A., Blackwnod's Majrazto" and the Edinburgh Vevlew, with Library ftamp on tbeta. Any one flndinr dame will be rewarded by leaving them with the Librarian JTEW ADVERTISEMENT. The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge- Legs, Loins, and Shoulders * Ad. Fore Quarters „ 3d. Roastßeef 6d Boiling Beef 4d. Steaks 6d. Rump Steak t..,.....n.......4...i...i..,i.., Bd,



jq-EW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention to^hia New Stock of autumn and "^ in teb Dress Materials, Which embrace all the different styles and textures procurable, have been purchased in large quantities at a discount, and are offered at a Small Advance on Cost, much below the prices charged by any House in the City. PLAI2* & FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweedi, Sergei, French Morinoi, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, &c, &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Blaok Silks just opened, and will be sold at 20 per cent, below usual prices! A SPECIAL LINE OF WIKSEYS At 1/X per yard, worth I/ft,



MOURNING GOODS! a Black French Merinoß, § § Henrietta Cloths, % & Paramattas, q S rrenchTwlll«, Alpacas, § | 4c.,&c,*c. § S "a i saooo oKiKaaoK A Heavy Stock, and the Prices moder»>e. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, Ac, &0., &c, The Cheapest in Auckland, GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK or CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. HEAVY REDUCTIONS Have bien Mwi in thk CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not haring sufficient space, and the Stock too heavy. rpO TAILOKS.—The finest assort ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in Auckland, and the prices charged for cut lengtha about I)i% more than the Wholesale Price by the Piece, WHITE, CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, fto., &c, At the Very Lowest Prices ! H. AT KINS, i' (Latk HatJ ifcHoNXYMAN).



YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. CITY HALL. The Opening Meeting in connection with the Annual Course of Lectures will be held on FRIDAY BVUNING next, at halfrpaat 7- Chairman—Sir Geo. Grey. Music under direction of Mr Mitchell. Full programme will be advertised. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon Sec. XT o T IC E« MR. hTcUCKSEY Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is leaving Auckland for London in the s.a. Mikado, via Sydney and Melbourne, and that he is prepared to execute any commissions intrusted to him with care and despatch, on the most liberal terms. Knowing the wants of the colonies, he will be able to select goods of the most suitable kinds. As I shall do business personally, both in the English and Continental markets, I shall every facility of buying at tho lowest rates. No extra commissions charged for buying in foreign markets I shall be open to receive consignments, at Home, oi merchandise of every kind for Private or Public Sale, on the most liberal terms. HENRY CUCKSEY, General Colonial Commission Agent, 2, Wellington Terrace, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, Kent, S.E , London; . . And 240, Queen-street, Auckland. m o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of Saturday, the 22nd instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, Ac, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONBY, Architects. OTICE is hereby given that the Partnership which has for some time past been carried on by Edwam> Isaacs and Heney Isaacs under the firm of "E. and H. Isaacs," at the City of Auckland, in the business of Auctioneers and General Merchants, was, on the 22nd day of February Jast, Dissolved by mutual consent. Dated this 13th day of May, 1875. EDWARD ISAACS, HENRY ISAACS. Witness : Eliott Meyeb, Solicitor, Auckland, IN reference to the above, we have the honor of saying that the business will con tinue in the same name and style, conducted by ovv senior, Edward Isaacs. p EOR G E W. OWEN, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, HAS ON SALE, TJ ARRIVE XX SHOOTING STAR, FERN 3LEy, BMILY TMcLAREN, DCNEDIN, OALLEB OU. Ac gO barrels and cases New Currants 80 cases bottled Fruits 62 boxes Eleme Raisins 7 cases Figs and Muscatels 20 barrels Prunes , , 20 cases Imperial Plums, 21b and 41b bottlea 25 cases Red Herrings, Whybrow's 20 cases Fresh Herrings, Morton's 30 half-barrels Pickled, do ) overall 2 tons Ling i 30 cases Lobsters and Mackerel 38 bales Paper and Paper Bags 50 cases Capers and Currie Powder 60 cases Vinegar, Whybrow's and Morton's 50 cases Bottled Salt 3 cases Essences 7 casks Canary, Hemp, and Rape Seed 6 casks Carraways 21 cases Taylor's and Epp S Cocoa, &C. 32 cases and casks Blacking 40 cases Kieller's Jujubes and Confectionery 40 cases Marmalade 350 boxes Candles 35 cases Brown and Poison's Corn jilour 160 boxes Pipes and Bath Bricks 65 cases Castor and Salad Oil 50 cases Colman's Mustard and Blue 82 gross Nixey's Black Lead 2 tanks Sago and Tapioca 5 cases Liquorice, loz sticks 70 casks Bi-Carbonate Soda and Crystal 8 cases Twine and Lines 4 cases Brushware 13 cases Baking and Egg Powder 16 cases Fancy Soap and Soap Powders 2 cases Chlorodyne Nutmegs, Spice, Piments, Ginger, &c. 55 drums Linseed Oil 108 tons Paint, &c. 4 tons Crushed Lump and Loaf Sugar 30 cases Bell and Black's Vestas, 250's and Plaids ON SAL E By the Undersigned: Candles—Brandon's i | Pickles —"Morton's and Whybrow'a Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's White Starch Confectionery Malt, English Tanks ::i:^ Tea—Boxes and half-chests Jams—Peaks, Peacock and Hawkins .; Tart Fruitß, ditto ditto Candied Orange Peel Butter—Sydney »nd Canterbury Bran, PoUar<* Maize, OaU Wheat . : Crushed Of *b Lucerne Ffcfc/ Preserved Jtfeat and Soups Resin &c kc, he] GEO. W. BINNEY, AGENT



GEOBGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEE R, ;, , ;■ [Established 1861.] Is now prepared to efficiently conduct OUTDOOR SALES OF MERCHANDISE of all kinds, at from 30 to 50 per cent. LESS THAN PRESENT. BATES, w payments prompt. CORNER MA R T, Queen and WyndhaM'Stiusets. . ;/' Auckland. April 29,1875. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON [>{,;;< WILL sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Tuesday), at U o'clock, 20 cases WangarelPent , : 40 cases Apples 6 bags Onions 29 kegs Salt Batter. THURSDAY, MAY 20. NEW AND CHOICE FURNITURE, AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE MR. MILLAR, SYMONDBB' B V Jt X E T. GEOEGE SIBBIN, .Auctioneer. ■ ■ -■ ■- ■ y - '.'■' '- il-r/ TUESDAY, MAY 18. SCHOONER BO V TD.M ° rpHE Subscribers have received JL instructions to sell at the Booms, Fort-stefe*. on Tuesday next, 18th mit, at 12 o'clock, ■; Ihe Schooner BOYD, 17 tons retUter. well found, carries 35 torn Firewood on a light draft of water. SAMUEL COCBRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY'IS. FURNITURE AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR H. ISAACS, WATERLOO QUADRANT. E. k H. ISA ACS WILL sell by auction on Tuesday r next, the 18th Hay, at 11 o'clock. . '.■: -• The Balance of VTJBNITUBE onthepremiaM occupied by Mr H Isaacs, comprising—l Superior Walnut Biano, by Bord. Paris, Mahogany and lion Bedateadi, CjU. Feather ~ and Hair Beds, Marble Top Wasbstands, Blankets, Linen and Cotton sheets, rlllowi, Drewlng and Washing: Tables, Large Gilt Mirrcri, Dressing Olaues, Chain, Tables, Crockery, Cutlery, Kltehen TJtensils, Garden ToolS, StipS, Ju*aa«w», Cstton Window .. I Bllndi, *A