■ the bottle and a piece of my bedgown, 55eh I had torn out. He put it into a _l«_ of liquid like water. I then went home and fetched the large bottle which Z,tt husband said contained horehound, and S*Tnow marked "Sugar of lead." He Sfc some of the cor/\. a.out and poured Sinto a glass me* $fr then took the bottle home, f° m on the shelf,' Remained there nntil the Sergeant <3t r*. took it away T was present when i *4 e reing gave last iifness a bottle like £___,$} I took to Dr. Wareing. My husbanu «_^iot know that jihad taken the bottles to &£ Wareing.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Dauntless and Sink-to-Rise Crushing. The Dauntless Tribute (Halls), crushed 43 tons for 38 ozs. 6 dwts. gold. A trial of cwt. from the All Nations claim, Ohinemuri, gave i Hwfc or at the rate of _n o_. to the ton. A Charge of Theft. jit the Police Court to-day, Frederick Bennett was charged with stealing shrubs from the Parawai Gardens. Bennett had been employed by, or as partners w ith Cassin, the present proprietor. Mr. Bnllen, Inspector, gave the man 8 first-class character, and the Bench, in re manding the case, had so slight an idea of defendant's guilt, that it admitted him on his own recognizance to bail in £10. •* The Pumping Association. A petition to the Provincial Council is being numerously signed praying the Pro vincial Council to pass a measure in relation to the Pumping A ssociation loan.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mining Returns- The Eoyal Oak have obtained 75ozs. from 33 tons and specimens. The Tokatea got l7lozs. gold from 175 tons stuff from the i. eige level, crushed at Bennett's battery. Main's claim is crushing 30 tons. The Plutus Battery is shewing up for an ounce to the ton. The Plutus got 50 o«s from 200 tons.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Uriweras Building1 a Fight ing Pah.

The Telegraph's Wairoa correspondent says it is reported that the Uriweras are building a fighting pah south of the Waikaremoana, and another at Rnatahuna. The Uriweras are excited and dissatisfied at the Coast tribes selling land over which the Uriwera have claims.

The settlement along the Island road to Poverty Bay having extended beyond the Military Post, the settlers are about to petition for the establishment of another Constabulary station.

DUNEDIN.

(From cur own Correspondent.) This day, Dunedin Autumn Meeting

The races were very successful. His Ex cellency the Governor was present. The Hurdle Race lay between Kildare and Miss Morris when the mare fell and gave place to Mistletoe. The race ended; Kildare 1, Mistletoe 2, Miss Morris 3.

The Maiden Plate, contrary to expectation was won by Schoolboy; Ada 2 ; Bucephalus 3. Kathleen won the Birthday Handicap ; by three lengths : Merry Monarch 2 ; Rory o'More 3.

Selling Race.—Maymore 1, (sold for £27) Wee Lad 2 ; Miss Alfred 3. Rory O'More carried away the Tradesmans Handicap bands down: King Philip 2; Envy 3. This day. Ladybird's Passengers. The Ladybird's Auckland passengers are : Mr and Mrs Thompson and family, Miss Jeffrey Matheson. The Ladybird's Welling ton passengers are : Mesdames Menzie, Smith, Wellington, Geddes, and Perrier ; the Hon. Dr. Pollen ; Messrs. Perrier, G. W. Geddes, and Macdonald. - Grand Hotel. On the corner of Princess and Rattray streets there is to be built a house, to be called the Otago Grand Hotel, taking in Wise's corner and courts. The hotel building will be three-stories, and have a frontage to Rattray-street of 130 feet, and 66 to Princess street, and will be one of the finest in the colony. : Expected Failures Campbell's failure is expected to bring down two or three more firms. It appears that within the last month to have operated by systematically purchasing on all sides' by bills, and realising cash. Some houses have been had tei a large tune. The New Executive-

The only chance of Mr Basting's Govern ment standing, will be from the rashness of the Opposition. Mr Reid is not disposed to | allow them a fair trial, but will at once table | ft vote of want of confidence.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Monday. The Holiday. It is a close holiday to-day. A special train was laid on to-day and conyeyed about 1000 passengers to the Hutt railway bridge, about fifteen miles from town, and seven miles beyond where the line is regularly opened.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

Racing. It is reported that Mr Redwood has sold the Phoebe colt to a Canterbury man for £450. The club has decidfed that the weights for the Wellington two-year olds for the half-mile shall be:—Por February, 6st. lOlbs. ; for March, 7st. For the three quarters of a mile: February, 6st. 41bs. j March, 6at. 7lbs.

BLENHEIM.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. Earthquake. A very smart shock was felt here at a quarter to five o'clock, yesterday afternoon.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Races. The wet weather spoiled the races yes terday. The Steeplechase was won by Watt's Juan, beating Akbur and Sea KiDg. Sultan won the Hurdle Race. Haphazard won the Birthday Plate.

YESTERDAY'S RACING.

A mobb wretched day for horse-racing could not possibly be» imagined than yesterday And it was not only a miserable day but it; was a deceitful day. The morning, though threatening, wait still dry, and people made up their mind to chance it and go out. When tha twelve o'clock train started from town the guns of thf^aen-of-war in the harbour, »d of the JT.jal BriMde.»t.t_te. l Norfch Head, wm>«gCing forth 1 "lute.

, " See if that doesn't bring the rain doWo, ' i said an old weather-beaten veteran in the b same carriage as our reporter. Sure enough, i whether from this cause or not it is impossible L to say, the train had not got as far as the tunnel j when a steady downpour commenced. This I increased to a pelting rain at Ellerslie, and . it looked so like continuing that many per ; sons sat still in their seats, and were taken , back to town. The Racing Club have been particularly unfortunate in their weather as at Christmas it will be remembered the races had to be postponed from the same cause. The rain yesterday was not altogether a loss to the Club, from the fact that the Grand Stand was much more extensively patronised than it would have been had the weather been fine. The trains were run punctually, and that is all that can be said favourably of the traffic arrangements. The 12 o'clock train had fully 200 people more than it could properly accommodate, and the wonder is not that an accident occurred, but that many more did not. The amount of liquids con sumed on the course yesterday was a caution, and the effects were very plainly discernable on the platform at Ellerslie, in the train, and in the streets of Auckland on the return. One little affair in Custom house road, on the arrival of the half-past four train, was very amusing. Two men commenced fighting on the side path under the cliff. One knocked the other down, and he fell face downwards into about IS inches of water on one side of the path, The victor was complacently regarding his prostrate foe, when a friend of thegglatter came up behind him and delivering a well directed left-hander sent him head over heels into the water on the other side of the path. This was only one of many rencontres of the kind. Owing to the thick weather our pigeons did not arrive in time to enable us to give the results of the later races. The following is a summary of them : —Birth-day Handicap : Maori Weed, S st. 2 lbs. (Hudson), 1; Yatterina (French), 2 ; Ngaro, 3 ; Bedouin, 0. The betting was even on Yatterina, 2 to 1 against Maori Weed, 3to 1 against Ngaro. Maori Weed had the best of it all through, aud though old Vat tried hard to catch her on the tar side, the Weed won with a few pounds in hand. The Hurry Scurry produced four starters, and was won by Daniel O'Rourke easily. This was the last race, and was barely looked at by the persons still" on the course. By this time the continuous rain had reduced the saddling paddock to a sea of mud and water, the course had the appear ance of a river, while the jockey's faces after a race resembled dirty plum puddings more than anything else, and the colours of their jackets were hardly distinguishable owing to the way they had to splash through the mire. It was a day, take it for all in all, we hope we shall not look upon its like agaiu. TODAY. At 10 o'clock this morning, the com mittee of the Racing Club had a meeting, and decided to postpone the remainder of the racing until Saturday, when we trust the Club will have a fine day. The stewards can only postpone from day to day, so'the public will understand why the races are put off till to-morrow. The course is one sheet of water.

Frightful Accident on the Railway.

A MAN HAS HIS HEAD AND LEG CUT OFF!

A fearful catastrophe took place on the railway yesterday afternoon between five *nd six o'clock. The driver of the train which arrived at EUerslie about that time from Auckland, reported that his engine had passed over an obstruction on the line be tween Remuera and EUerslie. A search party immediately proceeded to the spot indicated, where a fearful sight presented itself. In the failing light the body of a man was dis covered so mutilated that it was difficult to say whether the remains were human or not. The head was cut in two, and one of the legs was detached. The ground in the vicinity wa3 stained witb the blood of the unfortunate man. Detectives Jeffreys and Grace were enabled to identify the corpse as tbe remains of a miserable wretch named William Shields, who has had no settled place of abode for a long time, but has main tenanced himself by begging and loafing about public houses. He has been up times out of number in the Police Court, accused of drunkenness and vagrancy,' and only a short time since was allowed to go- scot free in consideration of bis getting out of the town at once. He was seen by several persons on the racecourse engaged in trying to raise a few shillings by some gambling device. It is conjectured that he must have been walking into town along the line, and perhaps having his intellects obscured by drink, allowed the train to come upon . him. The remains were brought into town in a railway van last night, without, strange to say, the severed limb. This morning one of the railway men found this lying in a ditcb, some yards from the scene of the accident. The bpdy was left for the night in the van it was brought in by, and was this morning carried to the Railway Terminus Hotel. After the finding of the unfortunate man, a party from Newmarket went along the line to see if there were any more stragglers, when they discovered and removed to a place of safety no less than three drunken stragglers. This should be strictly guarded against in future.

THE INQUEST.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Terminus Hotel, before Dr. Philson and a jury, on the body of William Shields, who lost his life on the railway yesterday, be tween the stations of Newmarket and EUerslie.

' The jury having: viewed the body of the deceased, the several witnesses were called : Joseph Whitburn, engine-driver, deposed that he was in the employ of the General Government on the Auckland and Mercer Railway, living in Pitt-street. He did not know the deceased ; he left Auckland by the 530 p.m. train yesterday; an ordinary train, the "Marmion" No. 6, weighing 18 tons, consisting of three carriages and a brake-van ; they were going at eight miles an hour. He blew the whistle when near the crossing, at 5.47 by the EUerslie platform, Auckland side. He felt on passing the crossing that the train had passed over something which he thought might be ballast on the rail. It sounded like it. There was no other obstruction. Ifc was very dark at the time. Could distinguish nothing ahead further than a few yards. There were three white lights shining at the time, two looking forward and one behind. There was no shock or bump of the engine. Had there been he would have pulled up at once. Patrick O'Brien and Aaron Goring depo-ed to finding the mangled body at the spot de scribed by last witness. One of the legs was completely, severed from the body and was found near tne spot. They reported the circumstances to the police, and tbe body was removed to the Terminus Hotel. _ „ Sergeant O'Connor and Detective Jeffrey recognised the body as that of Wil liam Shields, a man who had fre quently been brought up under the vagrant Act, charged with various offences. This being the whole of the evidence, the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence adduced, " accidental death." ■

ANOTHER ACCIDENT.

In addition' to the fearful accident related elsewhere, we learn that one of the trains arrived at the Britomart station during the afternoon without its stoker (a man. named Carlow), who fell off the engine just as the train was entering the tunnel. Fortunately tbe man was not geriouily hurt. It should be mentioned that the train was not stopped, but continued its

course into town. It appears that Carlo was engaged in sanding the rails to make the wheels grip when he slipped off. It is lucky the accident did not occur in the tunnel.

THE REVISION COURT.

C. H. Lawlor, Esq., Revising Officer, held a sitting of the Revision Court to-day for the purpose of purging the City Ease roll. All the names objected to, with two or three ex ceptions, were struck off. In the case of Mr T. H. Hall, further particulars of qualifica tion were ordered to be furnished when the name will be retired on the roll.

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WANTED, a first-class Cook for an Hotel. — Apply at the Occidental Hotel immediately. ANTED, three Carpenters.— . Apply to W, Oliver, Queen-street ANTED, Apprentices for the Dress and Mantle Making.—Apply W. Rattray. A*TED, a Sawyer to go to Omaha.—H. B. Morton, Custom House street- ANTED, by an Engineer, a Situation either in a Sawmill or Chemical Works ; is a thoroughly .rantical man.—Address J. 8.. Mrs Lucas, bottom of Parnell. WANTED, a respectable person to take a Baby two months old to n_r.se ; mother in delicate health.—Apply by letter at once, stating terms, to M.A.W.. " Herald" office. - AKTED) I respectable Girl.— Apply to Mrs Offer, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-street. N ANTED^"T "good Gei_e_arSe7 vant.—Apply Mr. Peters, Baker, Upper Symonds stre«t. LADY'S MAID wanted by an invalid Lady; must read well, and understand dress making.—Apply at Wynyard House. W™ ANTisD, a Machinist for the Boot Trade; also two good Benchmen — Apply Black and Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert street. ANTED to LET, a convenient Seven-roomed House, with Bath-room, detached Kitchen, Orchard, and every convenience, situate in Cook-street, near Hobson-street. Rent, j-60 per annum.—Apply to Samuel Wells, Estate ■» gfut, 129, Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders until _hiu_ day. 27th, at_pm. for 40 or .0 tons of Ti-lree Firewood, to be stacked on the Firewood Wharf, or in our yard, staling price per ton, and when it could be delivered Address .NichoUs and Hall. General Blacksmiths, &c, Upper Queen and Fdwardej-street. W" ANTED, a Boy, say IF to 17, as Assistant Porter; wages to begin 15s per week —Apply, in his own handwriting, to Mr. Wm. Atkin, High-street. ANTED, by a middle-aged woman, a Situation as General Servant.— Apply ' B,' Ht.».b 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. WANTED to SELL (cheap), a first' class Wheeler a-d Wilson Sewing Machine, nearly new.—Apply Willow Cottage, Vinca-t-str.et. ANTED, a Cook.—Apply~to Mrs Header Wood, Brighton, Parnell. WANTED, 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. AVilson," Star office WANTED, a smart intelligent Youth ; one with some knowledge of the Grocery business preferred.—For address, apply office of this paper.



WANTED to SELL, a comfortable Four-roomed House, freehold, for £89 — Apply to K. Boucher. New Ncth Road. PPRENTiOES wanted for Boot Trade —Apply Garrett Bros, Dublin Boot factory, Wakefi.id street WA JS TE D, a Coachsmith, for Napier ; must be a good hand.—Apply W. Phillips * Bon, 95 and 97, Queen-street. ANTED, Purchasers of a Screw. Press, Cutting Press, and Perforating Machine.—For particulars apply io 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-street. ANTED. 500 tons o. Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Mu_t_ Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, and Bag. ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, -tc., at BATTYE 4 CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager W~ ANTED KNOWN, that Robert Brewin, of Auckland Seed Depot, who has Re moved opposite Messrs. T. and 8. 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 JN 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 iptimates 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 Horfc • culturist. Sole agent for Mason Brothers. ANTED 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 Nursery, Seafield 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 Elli man's Celebrated Royal 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 tet-n on application. Sole \ agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. _^___ WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIBBT, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, *c.. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also. Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldik 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, Ac, &c, at the ,owest market price, at his _ard , Custom-house .treat. ■ piTY (CLOTHING "M AIlT > 92, QUEEN-STEEET, NEXT DOOR TO THE AUCKLAND HOTEL AND Opposite the National Rank. the entire business is now carried on in the' One Establishment, where the Public will find an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, which, for Cheapness and Quality, cannot be Equalled in New Zealand. . Every requisite for Gentlemen's wear. in stock. Men's, Boys' and Youths' Clothing, , Hats. Caps, Scarves, Hosiery, Portmanteaux, &c, &c. S A M U E L C OOMB ES 92, QUEEN-STREET. GEORGE^ SIBB IN AUC Tl 0 NEER, [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. CORNER MART, ._. . Queen and WvsDHJ_->s_R_a_r_. Auckland. Apri129,1875.



'* \ P O L O G Y. The Manager of the Co-operative Meat Supply Company begs to apologise for the insufficiency of the supply of meat on Saturday last. AVhile calcula ting for a large incrense on the business of the pre ceding week, he certainly had no idea that the demand would have been so extensive. He promises, how ever, that there will be no shortcomings in future, and an ample supply will at all times be kept on hand. HpONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. Annual Social Tea and Musical Entertainment. Tea in the Baptist Schoolroom, Wellesley-street, at G. 30. Admission. Is (id. To the entertainment only, held in the V.M.C. Association, admission Is. Among other pieces will be " Heavens are Telling," Mozart's "Eyrie Gloria." Bishop's "Daughter of En-ar;" Locke's music to Macbeth, to new words, entitled " A Summer Day;" Mendelsohn's "In the Forest," Ac. T. CRANWELL, Hon. Secretary. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA __"__. TION. Presentation of Prizes at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 26th May, at the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. All members requested to attend. By order, A. DEVORE,-) _ g E. COOPER, / Mon* becß* TAMES AKESLEY, Shipwright, •J who lived in Tancred-street, Hokitika, wiU please call on Mr Binney, at his office, Qneen-street.J* T 07~" Gr. T. THE STAR OF NEWTON LODGE. In consequence of a TEA MEETING at the Newton Ball This Evening, tbe Meeting of the above Lodge is Postponed until Thursday, 27th instant, at 7.30 p.m. JAMES COX. W.C.T. SAMUEL WORMS, W,S.



rp 0 BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, 29th instant, for the Erection of a Seven-roomec! Villa Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. X. B. CAMERON, Architect. _____**> X^OR SALE, a seven-roomed jfj I. j [q|i> JC House, outhouse, &c, and Free _ffj_J__sa_t hold Allotment, 33 x 100, in Newton. Price, .£230. A Pour-roomed Cottage ?n Newton. Price, £125. An Allotment, 135 x 800 links, with three Cottages thereon, in Franklin-street. Freeman's Bay. Price, £300. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. npO MEDICAL MEN. The Advertiser is desirous of disposing of an excellent Country Practice to a qualified Medical Practitioner.—Por terms, and other particulars, apply office of this paper. D~E~V~6~N~P O 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, Houße Agent, Post Office Store. nFO LET, that House now in the A. occupation of Robert Whitson, Esq , situated in Grafton Koadi —For particulars, apply to John Headerson, Painter, 53, Queen-street. J\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. It. Fo Lease, for five years, 40 acres of Land and Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy terms, from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. TENDEES EOR QUARRYING, kc, STONE, AT MOUNT EDEN. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, May 22,1875. Tenders for Quarrying and Spawling Stone, and Conveying the same to, and Feeding the Stone breaking Machine at Mount Eden, in terms of speci fication to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, will be received by the City Council until noon on Tuesday, Ist June next. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Glerk.



VOCAL MUSIC IN EVERY HOUSE BY THE ' ' TONIC SOL-FA. METHOD OF LEARNING TO SING. The Fifth Elementary Class on the above method, wiU be commenced by Mr Charles Blomfield, in the Edwardes-street Schoolroom, on Thursday evening, May 27, at half-past 7. Subscriptions for the six months' course:—Gen tlemen, 10s; Ladies, 7s 6d; Children, ss, including Music. F. G. EWINGTON, Hon. Secretary. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE TECHNICAL CLASSES. Tho Artists' Society having presented the Institute with j£lo, to be awarded as Prizes to the several Classes in connection with the Institute, Wm. East wood, Esq., President of the Artists' Society, will dis tribute the Prizes on TUESDAY Evening next, the 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Pupils will please be in attendance. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary. m«i%ni\Am ■ A UCKLAND RACING CLUB, This Day's RACE 3 are POSTPONED until TO MORROW. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. May 25,1875. Tp O B S A LI. The Freehold and Goodwill of the Puhoi Hotel (German Settlement), together with 30 acres of good Land attached, fenced, and mostly in grass. There is a good Orchard, and the Hotel and offices are in good order. Terms easy. For particulars, apply to M. Manoy, the proprieter, on the premises, or to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, 42, Queen-street. IN consequence of their offices being required for alterations in the Building, the undersigned have removed to No. 22, Insurance Buildings. VICKERS k DAVIES. "XT . o t ■ ;i c E. Our Coach will leave Auckland for Hamilton as usual at 6 a.m. on Monday, and take on passengers from the Train at Mercer, and on aad after "Wednes day, May 26. a dally Coach will leave Mercer (im mediately on the arxival of the Train at Mercer) for Hamilton. A daily Coach will also leave Hamilton for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train for Auckland, Parcels addressed to our care at Mercer will be delivered to all parts of the Waikato, and Freight collected on delivery. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor; H. MOFFLIN. Manager. I TJ S T ARRIVED, tl P*B MABATHON AND iTAIiT— 627 casks Blue Derwent Potatoes Canterbury Cheese Fowl Wheat Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Peruvian Guano : .alt Butter Sydney Maize >■'•■,-,. •■',-!, : Also, to arrive— Tartarian Seed Oats Seed Wheat. J A EFtfS & W ILLOOX.I Durham-street.



~ pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. J EXTRAORDINARY ENTHUSIASM. Mr. Gkokae Daabci.- begs to announce that the j great drama, THE STREETS OF NEW YORK, Was received last night with uproarious" demonstra tions of Delight and Satisfaction! Thunders of Applause! — Torrents of Approbation! TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), THE STREETS OP NEW YORK !! ! Badger Mr George Darrell. THE EXCITING FIRE SCENE!. THE GREAT SNOW SCENE.1 i.H_ MOST SU-CEBSFUI, T>B._M_. ITBR PBODCOID IN AUCKLAND. Prices—Circle, 4s; Stalls. 2s Cd; 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. X.C.8., CAPTAIN CHAPMAN, AND^'HE OFFICERS OF H.M.S, 'TMDO,' HIS WORSHIP TJ_E MAY Ox*,, F. L. PRIME, "Esq., And the LEADING CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Mrs MITCHELL hag the honor to announce that, assisted by Miss CHRISTIAN (who _jm kindly eiven her services), the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, the PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY, the CITY BAND, and other Friends, she will give her ANNUAL CONCERT in ihe CHORAL HALL ON THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1875. PROGRAMME. Part I. Selection. " Der Freischutz ''—(Weber). Song—Gentleman Amateur Song, " Sing on, sing on, ye t little birds "-Madame Moller Chorus, " March of Wm> Men of jHarlecb." Song, " Muriel"— Mrs Mitchell Pianoforte Solo-Mis Woolley Duet, "1 ha Singing Lesson" (Barnett)—Mrs Mitchell and Gentlemon Amateur Song, '• Wiil he come ?' (Sullivan) Miss Christian Waltz, "Barndenlelder" (Strauss)— Band Interval of ten minutes. Part 11. March! " Gruss an mem Veterland" (GunfT)-Band Song, "Spirit of Spring" (Langton Williams)— Mrs Mitchell Song, " Vashti" (Bordese)— Gentleman Amateur Duet. " Tel R_menti"—Mrs Mitchell and Miss Christian ...... 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, Esq., and Mr Mitchell. Doors open at 7.30 ; Concert at 8 p.m Admission : Body of tlie Hall. 2s _d ; Gallery, Is. Book of Words may be obtained on the evening of performance, 6d each. • Full Rehearsal on TOF.DAY EVENING, at half-past 7 o'clock, in the Choral Hall. Tickets may be had at Messrs Upton & Co: and Mr Wayte's. DONSONBY HALL. FRIDAY, THE 28th MAY, THK PONSONBY DRAMATIC COMPANY Will present BYRON'S MUSICAL BUR-ETTA, FRA DIAVOLO. Particulars in a future advertise ment. ST. JAMES'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Musical and Literary Entertainment, City Hall, Tuesday, Jane 1, 1876. Programme in future advertisement. Tickets, Is each, may be had at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. JT .0 T I O E; Owing to the great extent of the Stock, we have found it quite im possible to complete the MARKING DOWN, we are, therefore, oompelled to POSTPONE the RE-OPENING till .0 a.m. TO-MORROW, the 26th instant. S. k J. R. VAIL E, National Mabt, 130 fc 132, QUEEN-STREET.



JJT E W AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS DESIRES to call attention to'bia New tdck - or autumn and r 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. PLAIN ft FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, Of all Descriptions. Home Spun Tweeds. Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, Victoria Cords, &c, &c, &c. The Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. CHEAP BLACK SILKS! A case of Black Silks just opened, and will be Bold at 20 per cent, below usual, prices! i A SPECIAL LINE OF WINSEYS At 11% per yard, worth 1/6. MOURNING GOODS! - 7 g I Black French Merinos, 2 Henrietta Cloths, _> Hi <g Paramattas, § : S French Twills, Alpacas, § ! g *c.,&c.,&c. § i saooo duw-Hok A Heavy Stock, and the Prices modeme. AN IMMEN SE STOCK OF BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, LONG CURTAINS, ftc, &c, &c, The Cheapest in Auckland.' GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SOLD By the Piece at Wholesale Prices ! A HEAVY OVERSTOCK of CLOTHING To be Sold at a Discount. HEAVY REDUCTIONS Hats been Made in the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Not baring sufficient space, and tbe Stock too heavy. rPO TAILORS.—The finest assort, ment of TWEEDS ever shewn in i Auckland, and the prices charged for out lengths about 2% % more than the Wholesale Price by the Piece. WHITE* CRIMEAN, & FLAX SHIRTS, MACINTOSHES, OVERCOATS, V MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING, BOYS' AND YOUTHS' 1 CLOTHING, ftc., &c, At tbe Very Lowest Prices ! / ''"'■:' ■'.!'■ ■.{■■'/' ■ H. A^_T^K >v £f^'^ ■ — '' (Lais Hat, ft Honkm*).' '



THURSDAY, MAY 27. CITY MART. DRAPERY AND CLOTHIJVG STOCK OF A COUNTRY STORE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their mart, on Thursday, 27th May, at 11 o'clock, Stock of a Country Store, comprising Drapery, Clothing, &c, &c. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, MAY 27. P RE L I M I N~A RY NOTICE. TRADE SALE OF TEAS, CANDLES, RICE, SUGAR, GRO CERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, &o. B. TONES & 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, PHOTOGRAPHER, ' QUEEN-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. 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 stands, Tables ' "';as* k- v; Venetian Blinds, Brussels Carpet Umbrella Stand, .Chairs. Oilcloth Scenery, Show Cases, Frames Six-light Chandelier Office Fittings Stock in Printing-room Stock in Chemical-room • -■ _• &_., &c, &c. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. EXCHANGE HOTEL, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions from tlie Board of Education to lease by auction, on Wedhfsday, June 23, at 12 o'clock, The property in Parnell known as the Exchange Hotel. Terms and particulars to be had of Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 31. EIGHT ALLOTMENTS,' ST. MARY'S ROAD. WITHOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 31st mat,, at 12 o'clock, without reserve, St. Mary's Road—l-ots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 30, 31, and 32, of the subdivision of lots 3, 4, and part of 5 of allotment 12, section 8, Suburbs; 149 feet frontage to St. Mary's Road, 103 feet to Vine-street, and 84 feet to Hackett street, adjoining the property of Joseph Cunningham, Esq. -~ Terms: —One third cash, balance by promissory notes at three and six months, bearing bank interest. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, j . Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 31. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR" SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, AND OWNERS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 31st instant, at 12o'dock, " r j BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Great Barrier—Middle portion of allotment 19, and allotments 21 and 22, parish of Aotea, Queen's Cbunty, 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 Tole.j . property. Wi .:.-;:/.;"'.'-■' ■ Lot 21, 33 feet to King-street. Devonport—Lots 34 and 35, adjoining Mr M. Niccol's pjoperty„l3o feet frontage. •": !' >' ':'. Town' of Alexandra East—Allotment 349,1 acre.. Waikato—Allotment 137, parish of Tuhikaramea, 50 Papakura—ll3 acres on the Wairoa Road, adjoining Messrs Martin and Hunter's properties, and dose , t«the'Manurewaßailway Station. ■-■'' v: r Hunus—Allotment 106,40 acres. Pukeatna—North-western portion of allotment 241, ; 78 acres. JSAMUEL COCHRANE, & SON, Auctioneers/ ; PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ■pXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT SALE j : ■ or ! WINES AND SPIRITS Consequent upon retiring from tbet .branch. of tha .... business, / .- ■:.,, .-, / _ T Catalogues, *c.. will l«»d In % few days. ...; y .__.____■ ■ B.X MEYERS* CO. 7 . . r- . /-::... ■ "'•-■ -"•;; •■:';'..' sy f ■• yy ~ B "Wednesday, may 26. BO*TS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ANi) /! GOLOSHES. E.. ft E ISA A. S -TTAVE received instructions to -i-L submit by auction at their Rooms, Fort •treet, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday, the 26th tost, . 3 trunks Men's aide Springs .- 6 „ Children'! Boots I 2 „ 2-6 Grain „ • 2 „ 6-9 Front Lao* Cop-Toes «> 2 „ Slippers : 2 „ House Boot! }[; 1 2 „ Goloshes 1 ii t. vary superior. T»rro« T.'hor-" . Tfn t_»«m>»» ■ ■>