his jra.tf-'p humanity, the flogging was

_ite rfcfg-sry, but it was not severe. In answer to Mr Broham, witness said the handle was not so big as his wrist, and his master only beat the horse on the belly and tbe hind legs ; he could not say how many times the horses were beaten between the hospital and tbe Choral Hall. Edward Halstead, veterinary surgeon, had known defendant for years, also the two horses, and had never seen any marks of violence upon them. Ho knew nothing of the present charge. James Burke, contractor, gave evidence in favour of defendant's generally gentle conduct towards bis horses. Mr Joy said he thought the horses received no more chastisement than was necessary. His Worship said that many men offered the same excuse for beating the wives; he Bhould find defendant guilty and order a fine of £5 with costs £1, 10s 6d. Daniel Hamilton, was charged with a simi lar offence on the 28th ult.

Mr Tole appeared for defendant. Constable Gamble deposed, that on tbe day in question, be saw defendant driving a horse along the Karaneahaperoad, which was suffering from a number of sores, especially on the shoulders; the horse belonged to .Tohn Mullally, and was in a fearful state. To Mr Tole: The horse was in a thin, emaciated condition ; he understood the term, it did not refer to color, but to its miserable condition, he knew the horse must have suffered from bis sores ; he knew what it was to have a sore toe, and could sympathise with tbe horse.

James Winslow deposed to the bad con dition of the horse which he had known for a year, Mr Tole addressed tbe Court, and said in this case there was no flogging, and the only evidence that there were sores, was that of the constable and another. The horse was thin, but not necessarily weak; weakness usually accompanies fatness, fat people are weak, thin people wiry and strong ; he did not think the present was a case for a jury, fthe animals' digestion was eood.

Daniel Hamilton deposed that all the feed ing in the world would not improve his horse ; he was fed upon the best maize, and he eat it like a brick; he believed maize frequently made sores. John Mullally, contractor, said that defend ant was his carter, and the horse was his property. He had the horse sor several years, and had got a deal of work out of him. It was his natnre to be thin. He was a horse of large feeding powers ; the horse was over fed which caused a heating of the blood and a breaking out. To Mr Broham : His horse was not a bag of bones ; he would not take 30s nor £30 for him; 'twas a splendid horse, only ill-looking; showed his bones from over feeding. Edward Halstead spoke in favour of Mr Mullally'sgood treatment of his horses ; he was of opinion that some animals never im proved jupon good feeding, and Mullally's horse was one of them.

Benjamin B. Berry knew the horse, which was naturally thin, but he could not say that it was from over feeding.

His Worship said that as defendant had changed tbe collar he should dismiss the case, but defendant mu.t pay the costs of his own defence and witnesses, and he regretted that in these cases the law did not make the owners responsible. THE ROW ON THE WHARF. The case between Alexander Edgar and Robert Brown, where the former was charged with assaulting the latter, was with drawn, as the matter had been settled between the parlies.

CIT7 RATE CASES. A number of city rate cases were settfed out of Court. ERKACH. OP LICENSING ACT. —A DROP ON THE SAEEATH. Frederick Michael Riordan again appeared on a charge of supplying alcoholic liquors on Sunday, the 30th April, in the Custom House Hotel, Mr Broham conducted the prosecution on the part of the police, and Mr Hesketh ap peared for defendant. Sergeant O'Connor deposed that on Sunday the 30th April he went to the Custom House Hotel at twelve o'clock, noon, and got past the alarm boy, who is kept on the look out ; he went into the sitting room at the back of the bar, and saw about a dozen persons sitting down in the room, eight were having drinks, he met others leaving the house in the passage. William Waters was drinking brandy out of a tumbler ; he was quite rdrunk, and a resident of St. George's Bay, Parnell. A man named Jackson was also drinking brandy. He spoke to Mr Riordan, who replied that they were all lodgers, and bad come to dinner. He had spoken several times before on selling liquor on Sunday.

To Mr Hesketh : He. did not see the brandy supplied. The men were drinking in the Bitting-roorn. He said to Mr Riordan, " This is pretty work on a Sunday." Con.table Shaw went with Sergeant O'Connor, and enumerated the drinks, which consisted of shandy gaff, brandy, schnapps, etc. The remainder of this witnesses evid ence was in corroboration of the evidence of Sergeant O'Connor. He saw Mr Riordan supply water with a glass of brandy, and take one himself.

William Pryte, a painter, deposed that he met Waters on that Sunday morning in Wellesley-street. Waters was quite drunk. He agreed to accompany bim to his home in St. George's Bay, when Waters said^ he would gr into Mr Riordan's for a drink. They went in, but Mr Riordan refused drink. He did not see any drink supplied ; met the police as he was leaving. Joseph Silver, seaman of the cutter Heather Bell, went on the 30th May to the Fort-street Hotel, and had a glass of lemon ade and a cigar,. There was nothing in the glass but lemonade. After this evidence the Court dismissed the case. THE ENQUIRY CASE. The enquiry into the collision between the Rowena and the Vincent, was resumed this afternoon, before E. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M., and Captain Clayton, Nautical Assessor. Mr Brookfield appeared for the Collector of Customs, Mr Hesketh for Captain Sellars, and Mr Devore for Captain Burke. Edward Mahoney, architect, of Auckland, deposed that he was a passenger on the Rowena at the time of the accident, was on deck, noticed the red light and then the green light on the ViDcent; he heard the officer of the Rowena cry out before the ac cident, but did not hear the order to stop the engine, but after the collision he heard the order given by Captain Sellars, engine astern. Immediately after the collision he heard someone say to the men of the Vincent you had better jump on board the steamer. The boat was lowered, and on returning from the cutter there were three men in her. Mr Hamlin spoke from the boat to Captain Sel lars, and said your own steward put your red lights on the wrong side ; did not know whether Mr Hamlin came on board.

There was not much confusion on board in consequence of the collision.

To Mr Hesketh :He saw the cutters green light immediately before the collision. He could only recollect the orders just before. He did not see a man hanging on the bow sprit but heard that such was the case. He had no fear of any danger until he saw the green lights. Cross-examination by Mr Devore. To His Worship : The Captain and mate of the Rowena were both perfectly sober. Thomas Ryan, chief engineer on board the Rowena, deposed that he was in the engine room when the collision took place close by the door ; he saw the red light of the Vincent fifteen minutes previously, when she was coming j round Stoney Point. About ten minutes before the collision he saw a change in ■ the Vincent's lights.

He received orders to stop her; this was about a minute before the collision j he be lieved that the collision occurred through the Vincent starboarding her helm and cross ing the Rowena.

To Mr Hesketh : He knew of no reason why the' Vincent should have done this, un less her order had miscarried ; she was a long way in from the buoy.

Captain Henry Burton, who wa. a passen ger on the Rowena at the time, gave evidence similar to that of Mr Mahoney.

CABLEGRAMS.

[press agency.]

Serious Failure in Sydney.

Lyx-ching? on Queensland Ctold fields.

SYD-.EY.-THIS DAY. The Strathmore survivors sailed for New Zealand on Wednesday.

Meyer and Co., merchants, have suspen ded. Liabilities £27,000.

QUEENSLAND. -THIS DAY,

A telegram reports that the first Lynch law case occurred at the Hodgkinson rush. A miner was flogged, and his property co n . fiscated for horse stealing.

The police are waiting at Brisbane to ar rest the diggers who refused to leave the steamer at Townsville.

MB. NORMAN BY AND THE GOVERNOR.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. P te,—ln your issue of last evening you notice the fact that a tradesman of Ihe same "names" as His Excellency, has npeued a shop directly opposite the "West gate of Government house "as "Tailor aud Breeches Maker." Now, sir, I think your roportor or whoever furnished yoti with the Item must have purposely misled yon, as to facts. In the first place His Excellency's name is not jVormanby it being oniy his Title; secondly no sunh word appears on my windows as Bieeches Maker, and thirdly Instead of its being a source of meniment, I may Lore state that some of my beet customers are members of the " Club " and it was for their conveniencnand at their suggestion that I took this shop, which was not occupied by ' Phillips" but Phillipson, chemist. Hoping you will insert this in your paper so that the public m«y not be misled,—l am, sir, Yours faithfully Alfred M^Kenzie Nomashy.

P.S. With regard to the relationship which you speak of. the people might as well say that the eminent firm of England Bros. London, were some relations to Her Majesty because of her Title and their Surname being alike. —A. Mc N

["ur correspondent evfdently knows how to make the best of his opportunities for advertising. Ed E.S.)

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The capital drama in three acts entitled "Black Sh?ep " was repeated last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Although sensational in its character and having a murder in it. the plot is clever and the narrative worked out with trim artistic skill. The heroine Harriet Roath, was a fine impersonation by Miss Carry George, and most effective throughout. This lady's close conception of character and earnest ness of speech, enables her to do justice to any part that she may undertake Mr Lawrence was equally good as Stewart Routb, to whose peculiarities he gave reality. The acting of Miss Lizzie Morgan as Mrs Bembridge was a'althful picture, and in which this lady exhibited her knowledge of woman's nature. Miss Morgan is a great acquisition to the present company. Miss Busche also was exceedingly good as Clara Carruthers, and met with deserved applause. Mrs Peirle, with her usual vivacity and pleasant manner, represented Bile Rrooks acceptably and well This lady's part in the Iccul drama is essentially necessary, and it would bo difficult to fill her place on the stupe. Mr Collier was the Philip Diane of tbe piny, arid in which he fully sustained his well-earned reputation. Mr Sparle, with his wonted ability, portrayed Mr Cirruthers. Mr Sweeney shewed up well as Fatlow and was eminently successful, while Mr Burton as Jim Swain, and Mr Inglis, as! George Dallas, aided towards a true interpretation of " Black Sheep" which must be honestly pronounced a success The accompanying scenery, wi'h views of Routh's lodging, his house in fashionable May Fair, and the public gardens, were scenes of interest in connection with the drama, while the music of the orchestra deserves special praise. The now farce of the •' Laughing Hyena" concluded a pleasant evenings entertainment. The bill of fare for to-night promises the comic drama, known as " Meg's Diversion," and a performance by Mr John Coughlin, the famous li\A\ piper. ROYAL MARIONETTFS. A very large and fashionable audience attended last evening at the City Hall to witness the remarkable performances of the Royal Marionettes, which were much the fame as on the previous evening, com mencing with the famous Christy Minstrels, and closing with the fairy pantomime of " Little Red Riding Hood " The young persons especially were delighted with the centre performance called the " Italian Fantoccini," wh'ch part is brimful of lie and animation, and irreeist.able in its comicalities. The several songs were admirably given, and the connundrums especially good. In truth, without going again into the beauties ri this triple entertain ment, we may state that it offers something for every taste, and is suited to every age. The transformation scene is one of the most splendid things we have ever witnesseed ; its rapid charges and magnificent colors wtre grand in the extreme The scones will be re peated this evening, and to-morrow the liberal pro prietor will give an afternoon performance for the benefit of the children. Parents and guardians, there fore, will do well in permitting their children to enjoy a treat which is intensely amusing, and unim peachable in its tone and character. ST. MATTHEW'S CONCERT.

A concert in aid of the Mission School of St. Matthew's parish came '.ff last evening in Lome-street Hall, which was fair? r attended. Mr J. Brown conducted the musical department. The leading vocalists were Mrs Mitchell and Miss Leaf whose singing was much appreciated. Tho remaining portion of the programme was executed by -mateim in a satisfactory manner, concluding with " God Save tho Queen."

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Mr Alfred Btjckland's Weekly Re port.—At Remuera, on Thursday, store cat tle were in better supply than for several markets. Fat cattle in less than average numbers; 133 head sold; prices advanced 10s per head. Store sheep unusually numerous, with a dull sale. Fat sheep, in average numbers, all sold, but at lower values. Fat calves, scarce, and at extreme values. Pigs, in moderate supply and in request. Prices given were ; 18-month-olds, £2 103 to £3 10s ; store cows, £3 7s Od to £4 12s Gd; 2-year oid steers £4 to £5; fat cattle, 27s 6d to 32s 6d the 100 lbs ; store, three-quarter bred wethers, 12s to I4s ; inferior ewes, 2s 9d to 4s Gd; lambs, 4s to 103; fat wethers, 2£d; fat'ewes, 2 ; } d the lb. Actual averages obtained were, 116 store cattle, mostly cows, J. C. Firtb, £4 eaob ; 74 fat cattle, mixed sexes, Andrew Hastie, £9 ; 9 head, Finlayson, £8 16s ; 33 head, Hugh Knox, £8 12s 3d ; 100 three quarter bred wethers, F. Hicks, 15s 9d ; 445 long woolled wethers, Wm. Bailly, 16s ; 100 fat cross-bred ewes, 10s each.

•CHE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 12. im



A B C D E F at the City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo- mical Floorcloth. Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the best covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &c, it lays more solid, is warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retains its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " Dilpussund " Holloway and Garlick have received their fourth large ship ment— six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies before ; also, a lot of Tap. Brussel Carpets at 3s 4d, 3s 9d, 38 lid, the very cheapest in Auckland; Door Mats from Is lid each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap ; 100 Hearth Rugs from 5s lid to 18s 6d, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and ] Chairs, Dining and Drawing Room Suites, &c., &c. Goods delivered Free to any part of the city. Cash buyers call at Holloway and Garlick's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test them.—City Hall, Queen-street.



■ -pOE COROMANDEL. "waflKN. The regular Trader afe-is-trl. Tamaki Packet TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 4 p.m. j___» J-iZC/L- Oj_/| May 12,1876. ' Agent. j®k*. "pOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leavo for the above place at 10 o'clock TO MORROW (Saturday MORNING. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply t0 a. McGregor. Manager, Queen-street Wharf.



FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ' IJ. M. McLACHLAN SUBWINO IN DRESSES, CLOTHING. ; New Silks New Silk Dust Coats i „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests ( „ Prints „ Suits r „ Costumes, &o. „ Shirts I ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FUKNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths : ~ Flowers „ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets ~ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &o. „ Curtains,J&o. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. , TENDERS are required for the Erection of a Schoolhouse at Tuakau. 1 Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office ' of the Board of Education, or at ihe Post Offlce, Tuakau. ; Tenders to be sent to the undersigned at Tuakau, on or before SATURDAY, tho 20th instant. J. COLLINS, Chairman of Committee. TENDERS are required for the Erection of » Schoolhouse at Kaeo, Wangaroa North. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the Board of Education, or at the house of Mr Lane, Kaeo. • Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, at_Kaeo, on or beforo SATURDAY, the 27th instant. i W. LANE, \ Chairman of Commissioners. MANGAWAI EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT. Tho Election of a School Committee for the above { District in January last having been irregular, a new . Election will be held, at the Hakaru School, on Wed nesday, 31st May, at noon. FREDERICK J. MOSS, j Secretary. i PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES. GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE at FRANCIS \ FENTON'S, Market Corner, Queen-street, next to , Hemns's Boot Shop. Francis Teuton being about to • remove to larger premises, will clear out his Immense I Stock at any sacrifice. 'Ihe Sale will continue for One Month only ! ~.--» We quote a few prices:—Splendid Tea, 2s lb; a , superiorlarticle, 2s 3d' lb; New Honey, 7d lb; new Currants, _Jd lb ; beet new Raisins, Gd lb ; Mub- I rateis, Is lb; new Figs, Cd lb ; Prunes, Gd lb ; Cottis's Tomato Sauce, large bottles, Od bottle; Brown's Tomato Sauce, 4d; Worcestershire Sauce, quart bottles Is bottle; Pickled Cabbage, Gd bottle; Soap, fiid bar; Blue, 9d lb; Full-weight Sperm Candles, lid by tho box ; Flour, 7I s for Is ; Split Peas Oatmeal, Pf arl Barley, best Rice, all on- price, 2. dlb or Stbs for Is; Tobacco, 2s 3d lb; Sardines Gd box o'rSsGd per doz.n; Pastry Butler, Od lb ; Can terbury Cheese. 8d lb ; Matches, 4(1 per dozen ; Bacon, 6d lb • ■ bf st Clothes tines, 4d each ; superior Mustard, 9d lb ; Arrowroot, Gd lb. f(S_ga'.l__3______!'S CIENTBAL EIRE Eowling-Piece.— . Wanted to buy second-hand,—Address, Nemo, Star Office. . ANTED, a Compositor for Dune- ; din Wages, Fourteen Pence per 1000. ■ ANTED, a respectable Nursegirl. For address apply at this office. ANTED, a General Servant; to a cleanly, industrious girl or woman 16s per week—A. Dornwell. . ANTED, .a General Servant. For address apply atDevonport Post-office, North Shore. . WANTED, a strong Boy for the Kitchen.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a Boy, one accustomed to butchering,—R Giles, City Market. ANTED, a thorough General Ser vant; must have good references.—Mrs Palmer, Carleton Road. ANTED, a good General Servant • must be able to do plain cooking ; reference required.—Miss Ryan, top of Parnell WA NTED, two steady Married Men for tho Pilot Service, Kaipara. Wages, £7 10s per month, and a Cottage to reside in free.— Apply to J. Laurie, Waitemata Hotel, on Saturday next, at 6 p m. ANTED, a strong active Girl.— Mrs Spain, Judge's Bay, Parnell, ANTED, a Situation by a married couple to work on a farm; husband can plough and milk cows and do general farm work ; tho wife can manage dairy and do general servant's work; no children—Apply by letter to " Farm Servant," Stab office. __ WANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply Star Hotel, Newton. A NTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl to take entire charge of one child, willing to travel, and make herself useful to an invalid lady.—Apply after 2 p in. to Mrs J. Cobban Smith, at Mrs McGuffie's, Jermyn-strcet. W ANTED, an experienced General Servant; washing given out.—Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, two steady Cab Drivers. —Apply Quick's Stables. Victoria-street. WANTED, a respectable young man to Drive a Baker's Cart,—Apply a t tho Newton Bakery. : ANTED, a Compositor for Tau ranga.—Apply Star Office. ANTED, a respectable Ladj must write a good hand.—C. Major, Grocer, Wellesley-street. ANTED to BUY Tomatoes.— Apply to W. Hough, Thames Store, Drake street. WANTED, by a steady Man, a Situation in a Store, Warehouse, or otherwise. Writes a fair hand; reference.—Address by letter Jg, Star office. WANTED, a respectable middle aged Housekeeper for an old gentleman in the country.—Mrs Hamley, Wynyard Armß Hotel. ANTED Known, that Mrs. Tay lor, Dressmaker, has Removed from the Melbourne Store to the Bhop next door to the Queen's Hotel, Karangahape Road. , ANTED, First-class Machinists and Fitters; highest wages given.—W. Hyland, Boot Closer. BOARD and Residence for four or live respectable Young Men —Mrs Hughes, four doors below Duffy's Grocery Store, Hotrson-street. Terms moderate. WANTED, a middle-aged Woman as General Servant for Farmers' Hotel, Drury; must be a good Laundress.—Mrs Pollock, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, on Saturday next, and every Saturday, from 4 till 10, the Auckland Turkish Baths will be open at 2s each till further notice. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. . ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All. orders attended to with despatch W" ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Bigh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done In best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offlce, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Addross Newton Road. ANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest. established and only practical maker and; repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. AllSwork guaranteed of best materials and quality ,and lowest remunerative charge.



WA N T E D,j Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and j Bridles, _c., to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is ; selling at 555. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, 6s. 6d. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu acturer. Queen-street, ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ ft ; Rudder B-uids, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is 5d $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars, 16s $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grateß. Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. W" ANTED^KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4s 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. E* r" Note the address :-The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office. Shortland-street. WANTED KJSO WS, L. H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferoe Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses. Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees, &c . *c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in tho Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.E.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly atttnded to. WANTED KNOWN, that D. VT GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including 8-shes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, -hafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. FOUND, a Breast Pin. Owner can obtain same upon giving (ieseription, and pay ing expense., on applying to Messrs Levy and Gold water, Queen-Btreet. US I', on Monday night, a Gold Ear ring in tho Prince of Wales Theatre, or be tween ihere and Wakefield-street. Five shillings reward.—Apply to J. H, Symonds, Hair Dresser, Queen-street. OST, on Tuesday, between Mount and Symonds-strects, a Gold Earring. Five -hillings reward.—Apply to J. H. Symonds, Hair Dresser, Queeu-stroet. LOST. —If the gentleman who took a Church Service and Walking Stick from the Scotia Hotel, on an evening early in tho wr'ek, will return ihe same to the Scotia Hotel, he will much oblige tho victim of his kleptomania. rpWO or three Single Gentlemen can JL be accommodated with comfortable Board and Lording at Belle View Boarding House, Vincent-' street. O LET, a large Shop and Two Rooms, Garden, and Stable, next Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-streot.—Apply to Dunnicg hnm and King, rpO LET, in High-street, opposite _L Polico Court, two Rooms suitable for offices, lately in the occupation of Mr Joy, Solicitor —Apply to Samuel Coombes, Queen-Btreet, . HMO LET, that commodious Shop J lately occupied by Cook tnd Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. ri^O LET, a good G-roomed House in JL Seaiield View; healthy situation, and every convenience.—Enqtiire at Wm. Johnston's, Regent street, off Kyber Pass Road. rpO LET, unfurnished, two Front X Rooms and Kitchen, in genteel residence, within throe minutes walk of Post-office. Respectable tenant without children required.—Enquire at this office. O LET—Villa Residence, lately in the occupation of J. C. Hoyte, Esq., on the Ponsonby Road, adjoining All - aints' Church, con taining nine rooms, with every convenience. Apply B. TONKS & CO. OR SALB, a first-class Donble eeated Buggy, trimmed with enamelled leather; also, new and second-hand Spring Carts,— Bruce's Coach Factory. FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well, &c. and ficehofd allotment. 06 x SO feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved F_RM cf Si Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE,, a bargain, at Riohmond, a comfortable four-roomed cottage with 11 allotments, 00 feet by 150 feet, on easy terms. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. S, Quoen-stroet. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligiblo Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR Immediate bale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acree good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with f rontago to tho main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with everj convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. OR Positive-Sale, at a very low price, a really good 6-roomcd House, witt freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 feet, sltuatec in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street" OKEBY-STREET.—For Sale, . Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-atreet._ FOR Immediate Sale, at very lo^. prices, Beveral choice Allotments at Ponsonby Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, . really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof water laid on, and every convenience for a family together with freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage t» Upper Quoen-atreet by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Cheap a good Bakerj Business, with first-class Connection, and Im mediate Possession can he had. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD ELECTION OF MEMBER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Sth May, 1876. The following extract from the Provincial Govern ment Gazette, ol tho 4th instant, is published fo generalinformation. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Offlce, Auckland, 2nd May, 1876. It is hereby notified that in pursuance of section 9 and 10 of " The Auckland Harbour Board Acl 1871," a meeting of the Electors duly qualified unde Section 10 of the said Act, shall be held in the hall c the Mechanics' Institute, at Auckland, on THURS DAY, the 18th day of May instant, at the hour c noon, for the purpose of Electing a duly qualifie person as a Member of the Auckland Harbour Boarc in place of John Sangster Macfarlane, Esq G. GREY, Superintendent. THOS. WEBB, corner of East an Queen-streets, in returning thanks to h numerous friends and customers during the lai three years, begs to inform them that he a * remove to the corner of York and Queen-streets, where 1 hopes to merit a continuance of the favours i liberally bestowed upon him. Tjl IN A L NOT IC I Persons indebted to the late Echo Newspaper ai reminded that all Accounts not paid on or befo: the 13th instant, will be handed over to a Solicit! for immediate recovery. JOHN S. LEPINE, STARjoffice, Wyndham-ftreet.



FjIHE LATE EIRE. H. G. PAYNE begs to thank those persons who kindly assisted at the removal of his Stock. H G.P. also intimates to his Customers who have Watches, &c , left for repair, that he will give any information required at Mr. R. Arthur's Auction Mart during the next few days. HAYING been appointed Agent for the STAR MILLS. I am now prepared to Supply the undermentioned Goods at the lowest current rates:— "Star Brand"Flour Snperfine FJour Sharps, Bran Maize Meal, Wheat Meal, &c., &c. GEO. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. EDUCATION BATE.—To the Ratepayers of CHy West, No 2.—A1l Persons residing in tho above District who claim Exemption from the Education Rate are requested to forward their claim not later' than Wednesday next, the 17th instant, at noon, to the School-house, Hepburn-street, addressed to the Chairman of the School Committee. Boundaries of City West, No. 2 :—Pitt-street, Kara ngahape Road, PonFonby Road, down Pranklin stroet, through Freeman's Bay, and up Union-street to Pitt-street. R B BUSK, Receiver of Education Rate, "T UCKLAND PUBLIC CEMETERY. NOTlCE.—Undertakers can now obtain Copies of the Regulations and Fees adopted by the Trustees on application. GEO. W. JONES, Hon. Sec. Offlce: Hobson's Building, Shortland-street, 12 th May, 1876. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP _____ COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Company having erected new and im proved Machinery since the late fire on their premises, aro now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices, &c. to be obtained on application to the Publisher, Stab Office. HENRY BRETT, AgentforA.R.S. Co. mo BUILDERS. " Tenders will be rcceivod until noon of the 19th inßtant. for tbe Erection of a Spire for St. Mark's Church, Remuera. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. m 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received till noon of BATUBD AY, the 13th inst, for the erection of a Concrete Building, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, etc, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POUTER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE - BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do do Breech do do Curtis and Barvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Do Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker, and" Co's Patent Shot, in 101b and 281b bags Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridgos_ Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And overy requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. "NT O T I C E. A Gentleman keeping a Restaurant in Queen-street, having received good news from home, wants to dis pose of his business at once. He is now doing a splendid business, and the rent is only £2 103 per week. Anyone with a small capital can step in and make a fortune.—For particulars address to Box, Star office. piTY COUNCIL ELECTION. I beg to announce myself a Candidate for the City Council for the Seat vacated by W. Buchanan, Esq, D. GOLDIE. TWTEW T\RESS "MATERIALS. H. ATKINS | HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES 01 1 DRESS MATERIALS i FOE THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON COMPRISING— ; PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES 1 BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &c. » A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. " THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THI LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. \ A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS Bought much under value, to bo SOLD CHEAP. T ~~~ Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, an Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. REAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS, 3s lid PER YARI IS f. H. ATKINS. >f d 1, . TO CARPENTEES, &c—Tendei required for the Extension of All Saint • Sunday-school, Ponsonuy. Plans, &c ,to be Been _ (J to Friday next, the 19th instant, at noon.—Tende . required for the Erection of a small Residence I? Manurewa. Plans to be seen up to Wednesday nex 3f the 17th instant. £ W. F. HAMMOND, j0 Architect, Shortland-street. 3. T^- 0 T I C J , To all persons indebted to Mr. William Fltts, Pp ™ nell—This is to give notice that Mr. Caleb Wood appointed to receive all accounts due to me, ai whose receipt only will be recognised as a guarant of their being liquidated. WILLIAM FITTS. Parnell, May i 0,1876. ______________________________



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. 1 Lessee and Manager. .Mr. R. W. Lawrenoe. LAST NIGHT BUT THREE OF MISS CARRY GEORGE. " THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, f MEG'S DIVEKSION! n, Meg, Mis Carry George ; Jasper Crow, Mr I awrence. f Concluding with the Screaming Farce of the lj LAUGHING HYENA. First appearance of Mr John Coughlln, tho Cele brated Irir-h Piper! Fo this night only !!! r\ I T V HALL. Roars of Laughter ! Hearty Applause !! C Glorious Success ! ! ! THIS (FRIDAY EVENING, S-FNINE NIGHTS MOKE.f« Tt/J'DONOUGH AND JfJARNSHAWS EOYAL MARIONETTES. .' (From the Crystal Palace). _ SS- THE ROYAL MARIONETTES ! "m BitING THEIR OWN SCENKRT, AND GIVE THREE DISTINCT ENTERTAINMENTS .! T" 1 THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS! ITALIAN FANTOCCINI I AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD! I The Charm of the Household! Closing with the GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE! The most Gorgeous Scene ever shown to an Auckland Public. Reserved Seats, 4s; Second Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. Seats may be reserved at Turrell's Music Ware houss. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), MID-DAY PERFORMANCE. SPECIAL PRICES. Front Seats: Adults, 3s ; Children, Is 6d. Second Scats: Adults, 2s ; Children, Is. Back Seats : General admission : One Shilling. CHORAL HALL.—A Miscellaneous Concert will be given in the above Hall on Mon day Evening, May 15, in aid of the Engineer and City Band Fund, under the Pfttro-aRc of His Worship the Mayor, the City Council, Major Gordon, Captain Anderson, and the Officers and Men of the Volunteer Engineer Company. A Select Quadrille Party after the concert. Tickets, 2s 6d each ; may be had of any of the membors of the Band, TDAPAKURA HALL—FRIDAY, JL May 12. 1870.—Soiree and Musical Entertain ent, in aid of the Church Building Fund. Tea at 6 mm. Entertainment to commence at 8 p.m. p. Ticket, 2s 6d; Children, Is. T "C" O N C E R T, JLJI. IN AID OP THE Funds for the Erection of a Mission School in St. Matthew's Parish, Will be given in tho LORNE-STREET HALL, On THURSDAY EVENING, May 11. To commence at 8 p.m. Admission: Front _eats 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Tickets may be obtained at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, Messrs Brown and Sons, or from any of the St. Matthew's Sunday-School Teachers. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the eighth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the secretary, at the office of the company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 12th May, 1876. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, April 24,1870. THE FIJI BANKING AND COM MERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED.) Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting ot the Fiji Banking and Commerical Company (Limited) will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 15th d»y of May next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of considering and passing (if spprovd) resolutions for Winding-up The Fiji Bank ing and Commercial Company (Limited), and any buriiners incidental thereto. WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, April 26,1876. . A L E-SAJ-TDZF-, the Jeweller respectfully invites all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not been seen before in the Colonies. ) A LE2_!A_ffDEl_> the Jeweller, has on view, and for Eale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported hi the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the moßt Modern Tunes. ALEXANDER, *• J*~. shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable i Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table, jHRATEEUL- COMFORTING. b EPPS'S""COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper i, ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ub many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a conetitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready j to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may eßcape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in -Jib. and lib. Packets and Tins (not damage able in tins) labeUed thus:— JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London. TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, * KJ Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, B. A., May 14. —Morning: "Christian Patriotism." Evening: "Tho States of the Dead, and the Unknown World." ~ rp HE LATE FIRE. NOTICE. MESSRS. CLOSE BROS, have Removed to Tem porary Premises, lately occupied by Messrs Brown, Barrett and Co., High-street. "THE LATE FIRE. is' . J. S. WELSMAN, f s CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, at Desires to inform his Customers and the Public tha' it, he has taken Premises adjoining Mr. Dornwell's, anc opposite the site of his late shop, where he is preparer: to supply all the requisites of the trade i»s formerly. Patients' Prescriptions are all saved. E. MARKET HOUSE.—SATURDAY, j 2 O'clock. vr- ■ ■ . . ■ is ~—" ii .« ad fTIREES, PLANTS, SHRUBS, &c 66 JL Furniture,, Sundries, £c. , ■''-:!-"' '•■IE, 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, NOON. BY order of the Pegistrar of Supreme Court- Allotment No. 34, of Subdivision into L'-ts of Part 1 Allotment 5. of Section 7, o' the Suburbs. 3_ x iw eet, fromine Blake and Newton strpets; aIBO, «hwj q nt No 97, of Subdivision into Lots of Part; or VllotmontNo 5, of Section 7, at the corner of New on Road and D» yon-street, together with the uwei ines erected thereon. ___, R. ARTHUR. Auctioneer. , ~~~ WEDNESDAY, 11.30 AM. NORTH SHORE. 3EDAR PLEASURE POAT. MANOV HANDSOME CHANDELIERS A>D MIRRORS, H<"'USFHOI-D FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS. TELESCOPES, PICTURES, REVOLVERS, GUN, &c. R. A R~T H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs David Burn (who is removing to a mailer residence) to sell by auction, at her rt-sictence in the Beach, at the North Shore, on Wednesday lext, the 17th instant, at 11,30 a m., _ Portion of her Household Furniture ■ and Effects, China, Glassware, large Book-case fitted witn cupboard, a good Piano in rosewood case— Ralpn, Allisson and Son; a handsome Crystal and a. Bronze Chandelier; two Largo Mirrors in Gins Frames. i. Well-selected LIBRARY, in which will kefo™^ Chambers' Encyclopaedia; Art Journal, ISBB ra 1865 ; Dickens' and Mrs Norton's Works, Bonn s Select Library, etc., etc., History of England, a_a other Standard Works MCTURES-Some good Engravings, various sub jects. .map and Piping, Garden Engine, Large Bath, two Revolvers and Cases, Single-barrellecl Gun two Telescopes a large number of Good Fags Pen dants arid Ensigns, Mangle, Cedar Boards, Gaidcn Tools, &c. Also, _ Splendid Cedar Pleasure Boat, °«ly Wee afloat fitted with grating, brassrowlocks, paddles two suites sails, grapnels, ropes, *c.„ with a csmago for launching, rollers, &c, built by Mr vv. a. Brown. On view at 8 o'clock a m. on the morning of the Sale. MONDAY, MAY 15, At 11 o'Clock. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp, 200 sacks Southern Barley, new shipment 30 cases Hawkins' Jams, lib, 211b, and Otb tins 4 „ „ Bulk Jams 15 „ Peacock's „ 21b, 81b tins 20 „ „ Jar „ 300 prime Sydney Hams 2 cases Watt's Hams and Baoon 50 sacks Flour, slightly damaged 30 sacks Pig Meal. Terms at Sale. MONDAY MAY 15. BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEESON (DECEASED). PRINCE OF WALE . HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Administrator of the Estate of James Gleeson, deceased to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th May at 2 o'clock, That well-known and centrally situated Hostelry, THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Hobson-street, erected on a freehold' allotment having a frontage of 50 feet each to Hobson and Chapel streets, by a depth Jrom street to street of 220 feet, and being part of allotment 17, section 30, of the City of Auckland. r _ Possession Immediate. The Purchaser can have Licence, Stock-In-Trade, and Furniture at a valuation. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 15. DESIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCE, MOUNT ALBERT. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY, SHORT* LAND-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr Walter Ogilvy. to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th inst, at 12 o'clock, MOUNT ALBERT—That compact suburban pro perty situated on the Mount Albert Road, , opplsite the residences of Captain James, and J, T. Garlick, Esq, comprising a comfortable, Bubstantully-built r>evea-roomed House, two stall stable, small cottage, Ho., erected on lot 10 of the subdivision o! allotments 38 and 39, Parish of Titirarrgi, and allotments 169, 170 and 171, Parish of Waitemata, containing 3 acres 2 roods 20 perches, fenced, and sub divided with stone walls and laid down in grass The property is now occupied by Mr R. C. Greenwood. -ALSO, By order of the Mortgagee, SHORTL_.ND-STRF.ET—Part of allotment 11, section 4, City of Auckland, 32 feet 1 inch frontage to Shortland-street, with a through depth of 180 feet; Shop and Dwelling-house thereon, now in the occupation of Mr Frank lin, fruiterer. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TDETIRING FROM BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED 1857.] MESSRS. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. &H. ISAACS to sell, by public auction, at a future date, of which due notice .will be given, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOOK- IN -TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, &q., FITTINGS AND LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, THAT USE FUL AND WELL-KNOWN ST.UNCHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRISTIN-,* t COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, " CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND TEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending purchasers is particu larly called, no: only to the extensive connection this business has acquired through-the number cf years it has beeu established, but also to the favourable position of the premises, and the well-assorted stock suitable for any market. B„ & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 15. FREEHOLD HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY. UPPER PIIT-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th instant at twelve o'clock, Those Two Comfortable Two-story DWELLING HOUSES, situated in Upper Pitt-street, a Bhort distance from the Karangahape Road (Newton side), containing seven rooms each, thoroughly fini-hed inside and out, and erected on an allotment having 36 feet front age by 110 feet deep. There is a good well of water with pump, besides Tanks attaohed to each house. They are let at 14s a week each, and are at present ln the occupation o£ t Mrs Mitchell and Mr Lonse. '""■' I . 1 SAMUEL COCHRANE &, SON, '7 Auctioneers. . . SATURDAY, 12 O'clock Noon. ';£ :■<■':'; ■•"■'-' FIRE! :ECUS M'^rfoiiS ' THE Wreck of the Late' '[ ESie; ain ~ Queen-street, as It now lies, oh the j3ite eit^nd ' ing fron_;tlie.Blue Post sl'e to.Montague's. uuF:"' • Terms Cash,'oh fall of hammer. ' " ',' ""; ""'' R. ARTHUR,1* Auctioneer.