Timber Trade.

1 Timber pours in as usual, and for . kauri /there appears to be a great demand of late. I A number of locally owned vessels are con- A stantly employed running between Kaipara >r and Wellington, and the number of / vessels is constantly being added to. J Saw-milling and timber manipulation gt ncr ■ . ally appears to be a very profitable business. v Men whoa few years ago employed half-a dozen men, now employ over a hundred, and some who not many years since could barely manage to stand are now comparatively wealthy. Shipping business generally continues slack. Theatrical- Miss May Howard is great on dress and jewellery in the character of Lady Isabel Vane. She wore the following dresses : — First act: A silk dress of pale green, trimmed with honiton lace ; extremely low front. Second act: A rich mauve silk, brocaded with flowers trimmed with gimpure lace and corded satin. In the winter scene a blue quilted satin wrapper, instead of white one, usually worn. Teddy Again. A Victorian asks the Evening Post why a common drunkard who was not previously convicted for drunkenness, should be fined 20s, where a notorious drunken member of Parliament with a number of previous convictions against him should be let off with 103, and especially conducting himself in such a cheeky manner in court. He was equally surprised to see a mild old gentleman, and one of Her Majesty's Justices of Peace, pay the fine for the delin quent.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Sir Donald McLean is seeking to purchase a block of land, from Kenata Kawepo, near the seventy-mile bush. The Rangitane have rights over the block. Heuheu Tapo and Tareha of Napier received £500 yesterday from Messrs Mitchell and Locke as a portion of the purchase money of the disputed block of land in the Wairoa district. It has been claimed by other natives resident here. A protest hasgbeen verbally lodged against the payment by a counter-claimant, who pur poses appealing to the Supreme Court. Attack on Mr Sheehan.

The Herald attacks Mr Sheehan, being a Catholic, and suggests that he comes here to lead the Catholic party instead of Mr Lee. It considers that Mr Header Wood has amal gamated the offices to save the province £200 a-year. The Herald publishes an anathema against Mr Brett and the Napier Telegraph' re Sir George Grey's speech, the Telegiaph having quoted the telegram as " our own ." Sir Eonald McLean is still perdu at Has tings.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday, New Steamer, An addition to the steam-fleet hailing from this port is likely to be made shortly. A number of gentlemen have associated themselves together to provide a sum suffi cient to build a steamer of about the *same tonnage as the Rangatira, and specially designed for the coal trade. Charles Seager, on behalf of the promoters, to-day proceeds by the Alhambra to Dunedin, to try and arrange for having a vessel built there.

The Battle of Brooklyn.

On J3i ootlyn's castellated heights, High on the dizzy ledge, The foes are met, the battle set, Upon the ragged edge.

Hark! where lean Discord rears her head And flames her haggard eye, And Beesher's shield confronts the field, A Tilton! is the cry. I hear the thunders of the Beach That bars the roaring tide "Of mighty Evarts putting forth Upon the other side. There grimly stalks stout Fuller ton, With carnage in his breath, Who stand in fteht or skulk in flight, Alike receire their death. So Spartacua at bay stood forth The victors to evicfc, And slew that day in Roman fray The lictors and the licked.

See Porter, keen of tongue and blade, Ulysses of the band j None ever laid the ambuscade Or battle safer planned.

There ex-Judge Morris' cnlverins Belch from a dozen forts ; Here brave ex-Austin Abbott stands (Ex-Austin the reports), HotfTryor leads a fiery charge Through Tracy's iron rain, And Shearman steals acro3S the field On Pearsall's loaded train. These be toe chiefs. The ranks are filled ; Who wield or spear or brand, Stand not upon the summons now, Though summoned on the stand. Tis Flanders' battle fought again, And Heaven defend the ri»ht! For he who darea is he who swears The loudest in the fight.

The 'Queen's Birthday.

The fifty-sixth birthday of Her Majesty Queen Victoria is almost universally re garded as a holiday in the colonies: At home the people say they have " Queen's weather," as the Royal birthday falling near midsummer is almost invariably fine and sunny, but here in Auckland the weather cannot be depended upon for the very oppo site reason, that the day falls on the verge of winter. The morning was cloudy, with occasional glimpses of sunshine, bidding uu hope in the words of an old song, that " Some times a cloudy morning brings forth a smiling day." The citizens were determined, however, to evince their honest loyalty by closing banks, offices, and shops, in order, that employees in these establish ments might enjoy the free air and luxuriate (weather permitting) in the bosom of nature. It is meet that Britons every where should keep the Queen's birthday however republic some may profess to be in heart, for the reign of our sovereign has been fraught with many distinguished blessings in relation to the progress' of the human race, for the happy discoveries of her subject in every department of science and research, and which tend in their beneficient results to the physical and social happiness of mankind, and the general advantage of the whole community. Political concessions have been made during the Queen's. reign which would have frightened Fox and Burke at the close of the eighteenth century, and which would have astonished in no less degree the statesman of the time of the virtuous George the Fourth, of blessed memory. No former monarch has so thoroughly comprehended the great truth, that the power t of the crown is held in trust for the people, than Queen Victoria, and the progress made by the nation in the various elements of civilization, especially in that of material prosperity has been unparalleled, and a large amount of peace has been en joyed, hence her subjects everywhere have came for thankfulness, and good reasons for keeping the Queen's Birthday in the happiest, manner. fj THE VOLUNTEERS. , Tha^oyally - disposed Volunteers of the city ijjpnded to have hsd a military display . w thir_lbert Barracks,!} but for} k_omejunex flaiwsd reason they did not muster as on prenooa occMions. The Artillery Volua

teers under Captain Burns, with their excel lent band, met at the firebell, ane marched to Barrack Hill, where they fired a salute of twenty-one guns. Captain Burns, Lieutenant Payne, and Sergeant-Instructor Broughton were present. The detachment then formed the order of march and proceeded to the North Shore for shot and shell practice. The rain, however, which set in heavily, prevented the exercise. Several hundreds of persons went to the North Shore in hopes of seeing the exploits of the Artillery men, and returned with a feeling of disappointment, nearly drenched to the skin.

THE RACES.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN

MEETING.

Pbhsidbnt : James Watt, Esq Vice-Pbesident : Thomas Morrin, Esq, StiwASds: Honourable James Williamson;

Mr John CosgraVe, Captain Fraser, Mr Samuel Morrin, Major Walmsifiy. Judge : Judge Beckham.

Handicappbks : "VV. J. Marks, M. Banks, W. Percival.

Startee : Mr Robert "Wynyard. Clerk op Scal.s: Mr W. J. Maries Clebk op Course : Mr F, A. Brown. W. Percival, Secretary.

The Autumn Meeting of the Auckland Racing Club was inaugurated to-day. The weather at daybreak tbis morning was not very cheering, the sky having a decided watery appearance, and before the time fixed for the first race, the rain came down in torrents. We cannot compliment the com mittee on the programme, five races appear on the card ; bu<; as it has been known for some time that the St. Leger would be only a walk-over, we have . only four races for the afternoon's entertainment, rather a slender bill of fare, especially when it is remembered that of these the Hurry Scurry might prove a failure. It might certainly have occurred to the committee that the public would not enjoy standing about from half-past one till three o'clock, with nothing to occupy thtir attention. A race of some description—for ponies or donkeys, if need be—would have have been much better than the abhorred vacuum. We venture to expres3 anropinion that if these little matters received more consideration the public would be more ready to put their hands in their pockets far the support of the club than they are. The time for commenc ing was 12.30 o'clock. Fully an hour before that time the arrivals on the course began. The trains brought the larger portion of the spectators, who numbered about four hundred. All sorts of devices were adopted to preserve a ? dry skin. The refreshment department«in the Stand, and also in the booths at the back, was attended to by Mr Edward Perkins, and tha catering gave evident satisfaction. There was not much "fun" going on about the course. One or two well-known proprietors of the thimble rig business and other little swindles have, we are sorry to learn, come to grief since the last meeting, and were prevented by un avoidable causes from . putting in an appearance on this occasion. A few demonstrative individuals did a pre carious trade in the "over and under" line, and the '' bags and greys;" but it is clear that the Auckland climate is not favorable to the species, and we expectmany of our black-legged patrridges have flitted to more congenial skies in the South. The "ring," moreover, was not in force to-day. Somehow or other betting is not very extensive on the Auckland race-course. Where £1 is invested in a bet, £10 are laid out in " sweeps," which appear to be the favorite method of "taking an interest" in races here. Bar a little impatience at the length of the "waits," good humour was the pre vailing epidemic at Ellerslie to-day. The racing was over in good time and the return to town was accomplished without accident. The non-arrival from the South of Mr Dela main's Elfin King was a drawback to the Birthday Handicap; but the keen antagonism of the other entries, and the excellent han dicapping sustained the interest of the race. The starting, weighing, and clearing the ourse were most effectively performed.

TRIAL STAKES.—Of 30 soys., -with a sweep of 2 soys. each added. Distance \% miles; for horses that have never won a prize of 30 soys. previous to starting. Mr Charles Robert's br g Daybreak, aged, 9st lib 1 jUrW. Walter's br c, dam Fanny Fisher, by

Dainty Ariel, 2 years, Sst lllbs Mr J. S. Buckland's b g Pakuranga, 4 years, Bst lllbs..

Mr John Thorpe's eh g Eclipse, aged, 9st libs . 0 Mr John Quin)ivan,s b f Belle of the Isles, i yrs., Bstl2Lbs .. .. .. .. •• 0 Mr, James Hunt's br g Skylark, 4yc ar 3, Bst 111b.. 0 MrW. Campbell sb g Young Derby, 3 years, 7st 121b5.. 0

All the horses entered came to the post and a capital race ensued. Eclipse got away with the lead, but was collared at about a quarter of a mile by Daybreak, which main tained the lead to the end, and won by about four lengths. Gooseman was the rider of Daybreak. There was scarely any betttng. HANDICAP HUKDLE RACE.—Of 30 soys , with a sweep of 2 soys. each, amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Distance, 2 miles, over eight nights of hurdles. Mr B. D. Halstead's chg Islesman, aged, Ilst7lbs 1 Mr Pohika Hapufta's br g Shamrock, aged, list .. 2 Mr Clarke's b g Middy Ashore, aged, lOst .. 3 Mr W. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, 6 years, lOstlOlbs o Mr F. W. Wright's blk g Moose, 5 years, lOst 2ibs 0 Moose was scratched ; the [others came to the post, and a good race ensued. Shamrock held a favouaite place, and was doing well when he was jostled off the hurdle by Middy Ashore, and lost his chance. Isleman, which was ridden by Mr O. A. Calvert, then had it his own way. ST. LEGEE STAKES.—Of 100 soys,, with a sweep of "10 soys each added; h. ft Colts, Bst lOibs ; fillies, Bst 71bs. Distance, 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards. After this race, the first return train left for town, and there was a general stampede from the course. Bibthd ay Handicap.—Betting at 1.30 :— 3 to 2 against Yatterina, 2 to 1 against Ngaro, 3 to 1 against Maori Weed, 5 to 1 against Bedouin. Parawheaua and The Belle were scratched for the Birthday Handicap at 12 o'clock.

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

A babqtte is signalled as we go to press, probably the Emily McLaren, from London.

Why is a store that doesn't advertise like Enoch Arden ? Because it sees no sale from day to day. In one of our public schools the other day Johnnie and Jimmie got into a quarrel and were called up for it. 'He stole oranges,' said Johnnie 'and I kin prove it.' 'I say I didn't,' was the prompt response; 'but he stole apples and wouldn't give me the first bite.' •My dear children,' said the teacher, kindly, ' say no more. lam fully convinced that jou will be a board of education some day.' Cbtjee.—Smith (usually a shy, reserved and silent man) tells a rather long, but otherwise entertaining, story about an orange, which meets with great success. Brown (when the laughter and applause had subsided) 'Bravo, Smith! Capital, old man! But, I say, you told it better one night-at Jones' a few months ago!' Jones—'No, no! Where he told it best was that morning we breakfasted with you, Brown, somewhere about the beginning of the year before last!' This characteristic illustration of the par rot-drill of pnblic schools is given by a writer in the Perm Monthly :—Mt is said that a gen tleman who fell in with one of our school-boys offered him a ' quarter' if he /would tell him the names of all the Capitals in Europe. It was done, and quickly. ' Now,' said the gen tleman, ' I will give you another quarter if you will tell me whether,they are animals or vege tables.' ' Animals,' was the ready and confi dant answer.' i

THE NEW LIBERAL LEADER IN ENGLAND.

The good will amid which the Marquis of Hartington has begun his careea as leader of the Opposition was exemplified ■by the total absence of any public reference to his miserable " first appearance" in his new capacity. Since the now historic eveening when young Disraeli stammered until he staggered to his seat, saying :—" The time will come when shall be heard," there has rarely been anything in the House of Bommons so near a total failure as the Marquis' comments on the Queen's speech. He hesitated, stammered, began sentences without finishing them, and drgoped his voice to a low whisper, so that few could hear what he said, or tried to say. This may indeed have resulted from embarrassment under a new position ; but at the same time it is now remembered by a good many that the Marquis has very rarely spoken during his parliamentary career. While the subject of the liberal leadership was under discussion, the Daily News said that the Marquis has improved in speaking lately; on what grounds the statement was made I know not, but everybody seemed to think there was room forit; and now hewillhave to study con siderably the art of oratory if he would make those around him forgot this first essay as leader. Forster, whose dissappointment is evidently most bitter, must have been the only man on hiff side of the House tnat was not in distress—at least the flounder ing was going on. But there is another side to this matter, too. There has been for many years an objection to Mr Gladstone which was not publicly expressed but was often the subject of private discussion. The objection was that he was too much of an orator. He was tempted to speak so often, and he always spoke so well that he overshadowed his Ministers and gave no chance to his soldiers to gain Parliamen tary practice or fame. 1 fancy there is enough feeling ef this kind lingering among liberal and especially "rising" men in the House to make them feel more satisfaction in Hartington's failure than they would have felt in the more popular style in which Fors ter would undoubtedly have made a debut. Mr. Forster has for sometime been develop ing formidable symptoms of omniscience, and aiso of the fault once charged against Gladstone, of being "always so confoundedly in the right."— Moncure D. Conway.

Feminine Foibles.

Corsets have been the destruction of art.

" There are no models now-a-days," say the sculptors. When Powers made his Greek Slave he worked it out of sixteen different models, and then he had to go back to the an tique for his bust.

" Go away ! Leave me with my dead ! Let me fling myself on his coffin and die there !" That was in Nebraska, six months ago, and now the widow has won another trusting soul and No. l's portrait is in the attic, face to the wall.

Monthly nurse—"My dear sir, just look here," taking the blanket from a line pair of twins with which the master of the house had been presented. "Oh, yes," Baid the blushing young husband, " I suppose I can take my choice."

"I see very little fof you," said an old gentleman.at a Louisville ball to a young lady whom lie had not met in a long time before. "I know it," was the artless reply, "but mother wouldn't allow mo to wear a very low neck dress to-night, the weather is so cold."

A young kdy hurriedly entered the Post office, the other morning, and breathlessly asked for the letter she had dropped into the box half an hour before. The letter was writ ten to ber dear friend Julia, describing the latest sociable, and she had for once forgot ten to write "In haste" on one corner of the envelope. Detroit Free Press—" What's this crowd around here for! " demanded a policeman, the other nignt, as ho came upon a dozen boys grouped near the gate of a house on Macomb street. " Keep still," replied one of the lads, " there comes old John, tight a3 a brick, aud we're waiting here to see his wf fe pop him with the rolling-pin as he opens the front door!"

g§lt is rather amusing that, whereas every woman in Plymouth Church is ready to pledge her life that Beecher is innocent, every woman of them all is quite suspicious that Mrs. Tilton is guilty. Just how they reconcile the thhig is unknown.— [Portland Argus.

fill iffißimto Sfab, MON.DA.Y, may 24. inn.



W ANT ED, a Boy, say 15 to 17, as Assistant Porter; wages to begin 15s per ■week—Apply, in his own handwriting, to Mr. Vm. Atkin, High-street. ANTED, a Bootmaker.—Apply , to C. Colling, New Nortn Road. ANTED, by a middle-aged woman, a Situation as General Servant.— Apply ' B. Star office. ANTED, by two Ladies, a Sitting room and two bedrooms, with use of kitchen; must be near town.—Apply, stating terms, to.' A.H, office of this paper^ . ANTED to SELL (cheap), a first! class Wheeler ard Wilson Sewing Machine, nearly new.—Apply WiU6w Cottage, Vincent-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply corner of Monnt and Symond-streetg. ANTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mrs Beader Wood, Brighton, Parnell. ANTED, by a middle-aged person, wishing to go to England, an Engagement in a ship as Stewardess or as Nurse in a gentleman's family going home.— Address "M. Wilson," Star office ANTED, a smart intelligent Youth ; one with lome knowledge of the Grocery business preferred.—For address, apply office of this paper. ANTED to SELL, a comfortable Four-roomed House, freehold, for £89— Apply to B. Boucher, New North Road. "Apprentices wanted for Boot XJI Trade—Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot Factory, Watcefield street. ; : WANTED, GeneralSeryant; refer ences indispensable.—Apply Mrs Laishley, corner of Symond and Havelock-street. ANTED, a Coacbsmith, for Napier ; must be a good hand.—Apply W. Phillips <fe Son, 95 and 97, Queen-street. . WANTED, Board and Eesidence for a Commercial Traveller and his wife, in a healthy locality.—Apply by letter "E. 5.," Sea*. office ANTED, Purchasers of a Screw Press, Cutting Press, and Perforating Machine.—For particulars apply to Mr. Cucksey, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that Furniture of' every description.is on Sale, including Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites, Iron Bedsteads and Cots; Hair, Spring, Flax, and Fibre Mattresses; Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Gilt Chimney and Mahogany Toilet Glasses, Cocoa and China Matting, etc. etc., at T. &H. COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, 500 tons o. Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, *c., at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Qnaen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite .Messrs. T. and 8. Morrin's, bason 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 Hew 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 _ort ■ culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all Mndi of ASPHALTING at reasonable price*—Ardre* &ta_ Office, ■_____■_■■■■—



WANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has on sale this Planting Season a Choice Collection of Nursery Stock, comprising all the best kinds of Trees and Shrubs, at the Kursery, Seaneld View and every Saturday in the Market, at the lowest possible prices. N.8.-L. H. Green begs to intimate that all orders for Garden work -will be punctually attended to by day work or contract. ANTED KNOWW.-That Elli man's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. . WAJNTJ3D, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefi eld-streets, hag on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokei, and Ked-gum Felloes, &c. &c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand q AJMT E D to SELL (cheap), % Whita Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANi'JlfJ KjNOWJN, that D. Gor-Dts is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks,"" Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at hia "Bard , Custom-house streat. WORTH KNOWING.—You can get a Splendid Quality DRAB SHELL HAT for 10s Cd at the City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, Prop rietor. LOST, the other ( day, in. Auckland, some Papers in an Envelope, also some Papers pinned together. The particulars can be had at this office, and if the finder will return them to this office, he will be rewarded for his trouble, TI7ANTED KNOWN—Now being Sold at the City Clothing Mart, GENTS' BLACK SILK HATS for 12s 6d. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE TECHNICAL CLASSES. The Artists' Sdciety having presented the Institute with £10, to be awarded as Prizes to the several Classes in connection with the Institute, Wat. East wood, President of the Artists' Society, will distribute the Prizes on TUESDAY Evening next, the 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Pupils will please be in attendance. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. H rpHIS is the only Witchcraft I have used in order to secure success,1' viz., Selling better Goods at Lower Priceß than any other House in Town. FOOTBALL SHIRTS, CAPS, TROUSERS, and every other requisite for the noblo game, are to be had at— SAMUEL COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MAET, 92, Queen-street. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders.are invited up to noon of SATURDAY. 29th instant, for the Erection of a Seven-roomed Villa Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMJfiKON, Architect. TO BUILDERS. —Tenders for the erection of a Villa at Ponsonby will be received at my office til noon on Thursday next—W. Tl. Ham mond, Architect and rinrveyor, Shonland-atreet. TX7ANTED KNOWN—That I have Just Opened one case MEN'S KAMSCHATKAIN HATS at 2s lid, worth 15s Cd. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. A N OPPORTUNITY NOT OFTEN *^ TO BE MET WITH. Samuel Coombes has a large lot of "Waterproof LEGGINGS at 2s lid, worth 7s 6d. CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. £—x^ TG^OR SALE, a seven-roomed 4aiS!E&} X- House, outhouse, &c, and Free- BlT_ f "fir hold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, £230. A Four-roomed Cottage in Newton. Price, £125. An Allotment, 135 x 300 links, with three Cottages thereon, in Franklin-street, Freeman's Bay. Price, £300. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. MYSTIC LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 4. The Regular Monthly Ifee'ing of the above Lodge will be held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 7.80. Visiting members are respectfully invited to attend. By order of the W.M. rpo MEDICAL MEN. The Advertiser is desirous of disposing of an excellent Country Practice to a qualified Medical Practitioner.—For terms, and other particulars, apply office of this paper. DE YON PO R T.—To Let, Two Cottages near the Victoria Wharf, and a com modious Dwelling-house, of eight rooms, on the Lake Road, well suited for a Boarding-house.—Oliver Mays, House Agent, Post Office Store. I^O LET, that House now in the - occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Grafton Roadi-For particulars, apply to John Henderson, Painter, 53, Queen-street. TO LET, a Tailor's Shop "Hay" wards." A good opening. Near Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. Rent, 6s. ON SALE By the Undersigned: Candles—Brandon's Pickles—'Morton's and Whybrow's Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand Salad and Castor Oil ■ \ ' Coleman's White Starch Confectionery Malt, English Tanks V Tea Boxes and half-chests Jams—Peaks, Peacock and Hawktaß Tart Fruits, ditto ditto Candied Orange Peel Butter— Sydney and Canterbury Bran, Pollard Maize, Oatd Wheat . • Crushed O£<B Lucerne Jffi?'/ Preserved Meat and Soups Kesin &c, &0., &c GEO. W. BINNEY, AGENT T^EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. ( foiLease, for five years, 40 acres of Land and Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy.termß, from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, "™£



pETNCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. Mr Gkorse Dabiiell begs to announce a Grand. Special Production, for the first time in Auckland. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), Boucicault's great six-act Drama, THE STREETS OF NEW YORK ! ! ! Badger Mr George Darrell. With the full Company in the cast. New Scenery by Mr Thornton ! Grand Spectacular Effects! The Great Snow Scene ! The Exciting Fire Scene! This Drama ran for over COO nights in London and New York. Prices—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Ca; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. GRAND CONCERT Under the especial patronage of SIR GEORGE GREY. KC.B, CAPTAIN CHAPMAN", AND THE OFFICERS OF H.M.S, 'T>IDO/ HIS "WORSHIP THE MAYOK, F. L. PRIME, Esq., And the LEADING CITIZKNS OF AUCKLAND. Mrs MITCHELL has the honor to announce that, assisted by Miss CHRISTIAN ("ho has kindly given her services), the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, the PONSONBY MUSICAL SuCIETY, the CITY BAND, and other Friends, she will give her ANNUAL CONCERT in the CHORAL HALL ON THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1875. PROGRAM ME. Part I. Overture, "Dcr Freiscbutz ''—City Band Song—Gentleman Amateur Song " Sing on, sing ou, ye little bird 3 -Madame Moller , .„ Chorus, " March of the Men of Harlech Sod?. " Muriel"—Mrs Mitchell Pianoforte Solo-Mrs Woolley Duet, "Tha Singing Lesson" (Barnett)—Mrs Mitchell and Gentlemon Amateur _ Son? " Wiil he cnme ? ' (Sullivan) -Miss Christian Waltz, "Barnderilelder" (Strauss)— Band Interval of ten minutes. PitßT 11. March' " Gruss an mem Veterland" (aung'l)-Band Song. " Spirit of Spring" (Langton Williams)— Mrs Mitchell k . Sone, " Vashti" (Bordese)-Gentleman Amateur Duet. "Tel Runenti"—Mrs MitcheU and Miss Christian I Part Song. " O.hush thee, my baby" (Sullivan) Song, " Auld Robin Gray "- Miss Christian Clarinette Duet—Messrs Tmpey and Turrell Chorus (soprano obbligato. Mrs Mitchell)—" Tramp, now Tramp" (Bishop). God Save the Queen ! [Conductors—J. Browne, E£q., and Mr Mitchell. Doors open at 7.30 ; Concert at 8 p. m Admission : Body of the Hall, 2s 6d ; Gallery, lg. Book of Words may be obtained on the evening of performance, 6d oath Full Rehearsal on TCTSSDAY EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Choral Hall. p I T V HALL. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. May 24, 1875. A GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT Will be given by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, : Under the Patronage of the General Public, for the Benefit of the Troupe. Pa b t I. Song—"Home by the Sea" .. MrE. O^are Song (Comic)-" After Me" .. Mr W. Doran Double Song and Dance—"l Wouldn't Like to Tell" .. Mettam Bros. Ballad Master Hill Bending Feats Mattison Bros. Bass Song.. Mr Reed. To conclude with the Farce, entitled— THE NEW PRI M A DONNA! M. Cagli (Opera Manager) .. Mr A. Smith New Prima Donna .. .. Mr W. Mettam Servant, with song—"Band Begins to Play" (by desire).. Mr. P. Doran. INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES. PiEI 11. Song and Dance-" Fair Maiden I Love You" Mr E. O'Hare Shakesperian Recital (Ist time) " Downfall of Wolsey" .. Mr Alex. Smith Song and Dance—" We Could J4ot Stay Away" .. .. Mettam Bros Song—" Temperance Band" .. Mr W. Doran Bass Song Mr Reed. The whole to conclude with the Laughable Farce, entitled— HANNA FORD'S REGISTRY OFFICE. T. B. Hannaford Mr W. Mahoney Constable Mullvaney .. .. Mr E. O'Hare Betsy Hoohoolagen .. .. Mr A. Smith Jimmy Johnston Mr W. Mettam Margaret O'Brien .. .. Mr E. Mettam Mr Macrae Mr A. Smith Swell on His Last Legs.. .. Mr W. Doran Jimmy Gallutie (T. B. Hanna ford's servant).. .. .. Mr. P. Doran, Prices of Admission:-Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s. Manager Mr P. DORAN. Secretary Mr W. MAHONEY. „_ /CHORAL HALL. To-night! To-night! QU E E N'S BIRTH DA Y. Grace Egerton In one of her Best Performances. Positively Last Appearance. Presentation of a CARTE BE VISITF. of this Artiste with every RESERVED and TWO SHILLING TICKET purchased at the Doors. SPLENDID PEOGEAMME. THE HOUSEWA RMI NG, And Grand Selections of Grace Egerton's best impersonations. Admission—One •Shilling; Balcony, 2s; Reserved Seats, 3s. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 o'clock. BONSONBY HALL. FEIDAY, THE 28th MAY, THE PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will pres»nt BYEON'S MUSICAL BUBI.ETTA, FRA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertisement. QIOOTING STAR, iggj|X^. O FROM LONDON. jßm^ The above Vessel having reported at the Customs. Consignees are re quested to Pass Entries, Pay Freight, and take Delivery of Goods, in terms of Bills of Lading. Captain Gillies will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by hie Crew without his written authority. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. ~7^*k IXTAIKATO "STEAM rmVn4r£^ * » NAVIGATION AND COAL f2|jLjg^MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, 10.16 am. Mercer to Newcastle—Monday and ThuMday, 6 a.m. Newcastle te Cambridge—Tuesday, 6 a.m. Newcastle to Alexandra—Friday, 6 am. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Fri day, 8 a.m. . Cambridge to Mercer—"Wednesday, 6 a.m. Alexandra to Mercer— Saturday, 6 a.m. ' .'. Newcastle to Heads-Monday, 6 a.m. FRANZ SCHKEFF, h.Seerataiy



EXTENSION OF TIME!! m- ONE MONTH LONGER, "®» Through the courtesy of the incoming tenant, I. LEVY Begs to iuform the public of .Auckland generally, that the Clearing out Sale of Men's, Boya', ana Youtns Clothing will continue for FOUR WEEKS LONGEE ! When the balance will positively be sold by auction. Owing to the extent of the Stock on hand, it was found impossible to sell out in one month, even | though it was SACRIFICED at any price ; added to which, a large parcel of Men's, Youths' and Boys' WINTER CLOTHING, Of every description.and from the best English Houses, has just arrived per Shooting Star, which made it imperative on I. LEVY'S part to arrange for ONE MONTH'S LONGER POSSESSION OF HIS OLD PREMISES, A large portion of the Shooting Star's shipment consists of BOY'S KNItKKEBOCKER SUITS, which are so much inquired for at present in Auck land ; also, OrA.kAT.EA and other Fashionable styles. . Tne public can truly bear witness to the BAR GAINS they have had at the Monster Clothing Mart during the past month; but the Proprietor can confidently assure them that ISSiS STILL GREATER SACRIFICES Will be made during this FINAL SALE. This is no " Catch Sale," as is the case with one o two other shops in Auckland, the Proprietors or which are envious of I. Levy's success. t3T Steer past all other shops, and drop in at I. LEVY'S/ MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, Queen-street, (Two doors above Coupland's Store). H TMTOST potent, grave and reverend Seigneurs, hear me for my cause"—Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Hats, Caps, &c, are now being sold cheaper than ever at the City Clothing Mart, 92, Cueen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, Proprietor. jIXORTAB OR CRUSHING MILL. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon, on Tuesday, the 25th May, for the Purchase of a Mortar Mill, complete, and in good working order. The Mill can be inpected upon ap plication to the General Manager, Anckland Bail-way Station. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, May 18,1875. TTTANTKD KNOWN.—Bought at Auction, and now being sold, 1000 TROUSEBS and VESTS, all at 18s 6d, well worth 30s. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. X) PROCLAMATION Gentlemen's Clothing of any description Bepaired, Cleaned, and Altered to present fashion, equal to new, at the Lowest possible Charges, at A. GOLDBERG'S (Late Harwood), 49, Hobaon-street, near the Governor Browne Hotel. *S f\H, who would fardels bear, to grunt and sweat under a weary life," When he might ease the burden by SAMUEL COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, And Purchasing a SUIT of CLOTHES (unsurpassed for fit, durability, and prices,) which will make him a new man. 92, QUEEN-STREET.



«*rpHESE THINGS TO HEAR ALL SHOULD SERIOUSLY INCLINE." In consequence of the Depression in Trade, SAMUELCOOMBES has Lowered his Prices, and Macintoshes, Leggings, Umbrellas, Portmanteaux, &c, *c, &c, may now be had at PRICES NEVER QUOTED BEFORE, CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street. T HAVE now the NEW ZEALAND FLAX SHIRT as low as 4s lid. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 1 92, Queen-street. T) A E R 6 A, THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, : ■ abe for private sale SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-streft. Anckland. i W jrpiS STRANGE, 'Tis Wondrous Strange," the way in which Goods are now being Slaughtered at • SAMUEL COOMBES' City Clothing Mart, : 92, Queen-street. WEDINBORG'S Theological Works On Sale at Upton and Co.'s. " Heaven and Hell." Atcania. Cele»tia, &c, *c. T. JAMES'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, June 1, 1875. Programme in future advertisement Tickets, Is each, may be had at Messrs Upton and Co.'a. \ IN RE THE ESTATE OF J. W. WALLER. All Claims against this Estate must be rendered at the office of O. W. Binney on or before the 28th



mo THE RATEPAYERS OF AUCKLAND AKD SUBURBS, AND A FEW OF THEIR SONS. I have a Large Lot of WATERPROOF COATS at 7s lid. SAMUEL COOMBES, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. TW-EW ADYiiTISEMENT The Co-operative Meat Supply Company charge- Legs, Loins, and Shoulders • • • ia- Fore Quarters • Roastßeef 4d Boiling Beef ' Steaks 6(L lUimp Steak G E OKGEiTBITN AUCTI ON EE 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 RATES, payments prompt. CORN E~R MART, Queen and Wvndham-streets. Auckland^ April 29, 1875. TO-MORROW. EX STAR OF THE SOUTH FROM FIJI. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at Ms mart/ to-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, .70 cases pranges . 20 bunches Bannanas 20 cases Apples, 88. THURSDAY, MAY 27. . PRELIM I NAEY NOTICE. TRADE SALE OP TEAS, CANDLES, RICE, SUGAR, GRO CERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, &a. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Thursday, the 27th instant, at 11 o'clock, A large Assortment of the above. Particulars in a future issue. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26. UNDERBILL OF SALE. ON THE PREMISES OF MR. R. H, BARTLETT, PEOTOGRAPHER, QUEEN-STREET. B, TONKS & C O. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, THE STOCK-IN-TRADE, FURNITURE, &c, consisting of— Four first-class Cameras and Lenses complete Piano and Stool, in Rosewood Drawing-room Suite, in Walnut Flower btands, Tables Venetian Blinds, Brussels Carpet Umbrella Stand, Chairs. Oilcloth Scenery, Show Caseß, Frames Sis-light Chandelier Office Fittings Stock in Printing-room ■ • Stock in Chemical-room &c, &c, &c. MONDAY, MAY 31. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGER PUBLIC TRUSTEE, AND OWNERS. ; ■ v j V THE Subscribers have received 'n. structions to sell by public auction, at ha Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Slst instant, at 12 o]clock, '. ' BY ORDER OF THE MORT&AGEB. Great Barrier—Middle portion of allotment 19, and allotments 21 and 22, parish of Aotea, Queen's County, containing 199 acres, having a large frontage to Tryphena Harbour, adjoining Mr J. Osborne's property, and now in the occupation of Mr Neill Malcolm. Mount St. John—Lots 28 and 29, section 2,100 feet frontage to Williamson-street. Lots 12 and 21, section 2, 50 feet frontage to the Onehunga Road, and 50 feet frontage to Williamson-street. Ponsonby Road—Lot 7of Sheehan's paddock, 33 feet to the Ponsonby Road, opposite Messrs ToleHi property. Lot 21, 33 feet to King-street. Devonport—Lots 34 and 35, adjoining Mr M. Niccol'a property, 130 feet frontage. Town of Alexandra East—Allotment 349,1 acre. Waikato—Allotment 137, parish of Tuhikaramea, 60 acres. Papakura—ll3 acres on the "Wairoa Road, adjoining Messrs Martin and Hunter's properties, and close to the Manurewa Railway Station. Hunua —Allotment 106, 40 acres. Pukeatua^-North-western portion of allotmant 241, 78 acreß. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. t PRELIMINARY NOTICE. "EXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT :.-. : SALE OP WINES AND SPIRITS Consequent upon retiring from that branch of the : , : btuinesi, , C*talogues, ftc, will be issued in a few days. » H. S. MEYEES & "CO. WEDNESDAY, MAX 26, BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ANJ) GOLOSHES. -E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions tc submit by auction at their Booms, Foit street, at 11 o'clock, on 'Wednesday, the 26th inst, •" 1 3 trunks Men* Side Springs 6 „ Children's Boots " - • 2 „ 2-6 Grain t„: ,; i 2 „ 6-9 Front Lacs Cop-Toes 2 „ Slippers :'j 2 „/;-Houseßoots ;. ,l':ii "li'iJ] 2 „ Golosoes . 1 „ „ very superior. -*