tribute, the tJme °* commencing operations to be left in the hands of the directors." This being tho only business before the P hareholders, a vote of thanks to the chair man closed thepmeeting.

The Den of Infamy in Hobson street.

It was our intention, having once exposed the infamous system which our Magistrates, in their wisdom, last week, validated with the imprint of law. to defile our columns no jnore with the subject. But the unfortunate young woman against v. horn judgment was obtained on Thursday by Mrs Couzens, has forwarded us a letter, which we insert for the sake of fathers who are unaware of the fearful temptations placed by these dens of infamy in the paths of youths just iiiaturing into manhood. The expe rience of the police fully bears out the state ment made relative to the youth of many of the frequenters of these establishments, and also the facts relating to the rescue of an im migrant girl, who, being an utter stranger in the city, little dreamed of the nature of her intended service. The girl Walker, who appeared at the Police Court last Saturday, commenced her career as a respectable ser vant in the fame establishment. The letter tells its o r,vn story :—

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Dear Sir,—As one of the "unfortunates" referred to in your article of Friday night, I hasten to corroborate every Word of what you say, and now after the decision given on Thursday last in favour of Mrs Couzens against me and justice, on account of some legal point, I am left without home or shelter (she, Mrs Couzens, having part of my effects in her possession) to starve or continue to do what is far worse ; and why ? because I was not able to make sufficient money to pay her, Mrs Couzens, £4 a week for her house and furniture, to buy whatever she compelled me to, out of the public by the wages of my own degradation, and by selling Auckland bottled berr at 5s per bottle, charged to me by Mrs Couzens 20s per doz, and champagne at 20s per bottle, charged 10s ; and who were those I had to sell to: many, only young men and lads earning small pay in banks and offices, who when they got short of money by paying these prices had to make up what they owed in such a manner that they ran the risk of going to Mount Eden, and yet the magistrate sustained this wo man because she had the wherewith to pay good lawyers to work up law points and smother justice. And these magistrates are all good Christians, living in a Christian land, in the bosom of happy families whom they love, many having daughters. I hope God in his goodness will always keep any of their daughters from being in the power of a Mrs Couzens, and that their sons earning 30s a week in responsible positions may not be tempted to pay 5s per bottle for beer in Hobson-street. Is it any wonder that Mrs Couzens could say in her evidence that she had seventeen houses. In many of those houses, Mr Editor, is the grim skeleton of a soul gone, or going to perdition, being led by the hand by Mrs Cousins, whom the law upholds. It is only a short time since) that this Mrs Cousens had the assur ance togo up to the emmigrant barracks and employ a poor girl just from England as servant, (servant indeed, Elizabeth Walker was servant, in one of Mrs Cousin's bouses), but, fortunately for the poor girl, the police got to know of the matter and one of their number very soon took her away back to th 9 barracks, and so saved another addition to the list of unfortunates. I hope you will excuse my long letter, but now you nave been good enough, to expose this nest of iniquity, I am sure you will have the thanks of the public, and I know there are many poor girls, now in Mrs Cousens clutch, who dare not say, but who secretly will thank you from the bottom of their hearts.—l am, etc,, Mishit. Williams.

SATURDAY NIGHT.

Thb Tempi.r entertainment of Saturday evening last was successful Mr J. W, Carr occupied the chair, and spoke in favor of the claim, of total abstinence. The prolamine was good, and the various songs and recitations commendable both for purity of thought and ability displayed in their execution, Amoncr the lady singers were Mrs Homer and Miss Woods. Mr Sceats gave a comic -ontf of oondderable merit. Mr Allen gave " Beautiful Star;" Mr "W. Doran sang three good Songs in good style. Mr Mariden gave "The Irish .Vrnisrr ant;" Mr Cornish " Joe Perkins ;" Mr Ryan ••Pulling Hard Against the Stream;" Mr Martec "Up with the Lark in the Morning." Several recita tions were also given in a mo.t satisfactory manner. The people were pleased, and the singers generally were encored.

A general meeting of the United Order of Templars Will be h»ld this evening in Cook-street Christian Meeting House, at 7.30. for the purpose of electing officers, and considering a communication from the Grand Lodge of England,

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Coreespondent.) This day. The Rover and Spitfire have put back. Sailed : Ebenezer for Coromandel. It is blowing E.E. Arrived : Policeman from the Thames. The Wreck of the Sarah. Parties who visited the wreck of the Sarah report that the Ebenezer landed a man named Wilkinson, who claims charge, and has engaged natives to assist in stripping her.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Since the last melting on Saturday seventy pounds more of rich stone have been taken.g

ROTORUA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Excursionists.— Native School. Messrs Hancock, Outhwaite, and party reached Manupira last night. All tenders for the Native School at Rotorua were rejected, being too high.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency.)| This day. The Provincial Council. The Superintendent will issue an address to members of Provincial Council containing the usual references to the progress of province and its prospects, and annual re turns will be published. Six thousand people visited tho Benevo lent Carnival on Saturday.

TAUPO.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day. Earthquake Shock.

There was a sharp shook of earthquake about two this morning.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Opera Company

The Simonsens are doing excessively well, and are likely to put in more than their full term before they go to Auckland. They are very well drilled by Mr Simonsen, and whatever their ability, they never bungle their work. Madame Simonsen has wonder ful vocal powers in many respects, and as usual with those companies, she has to bear the brunt of the work. The tenor, Signor Oarnini Morley, has a better voioe, and is a far better singer than Hallam. He is also a good actor. The orchestra is capital for its strength, and is much praised. It makes up for many deficiencies. Imported Beggars- There are some cases of begging amongst the new arrivals, bat from what can be

learned it would appear that it Is taore'for the Jove of the thing than through actual poverty.

m. £ ir Julius v °£el's Reply. t.t -f rremier haa sent a lengthy reply to Mr Macandrews last letter. Ifc Is chiefly devoted to the discussion of the action of the provincial Government and the Waste Lands ;B°ard relative to the sale of lands in Otago. Ihe Premier contends that it was not the proposal to sell, but the manner in which it was attempted to carry out the sale that he objected to.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday, Mdlle. De Mtirska. lima De Murska made her first appearance last night to a large audience. Her singing created quite a furore. She ?was recalled three times after each song. The other members of the company met with a splendid reception.

HOKIANGA.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day.

Arrival of the Luna <> The Luna arrived here on Saturday and left yesterday afternoon.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Shipping Contract.

The Government have effected arrange ments with the New Zealand Shipping Com pany, by which that company will have the conveyance of immigrants to this colony during the ensuing year. The terms of agreement are understood to be very favour able to the colony, and at a lower rate than previous arrangements.

CABLEGRAMS.

Fews ft cm tlie Nciihein GoldfleUL.

MELBOURNE - THIS DAY.

Dr. Hern, has been appointed a modicaj officer at Reef ton, New Zealand. Dr. Perry has resigned the Melbourne Secretaryship. A Brisbane letter from Mulligan states his thorough belief that Hodgkinson will prove the largest and probably the richest reefing district in the North.

NOTICES TO COREESPONDENTS.

PPvOP Pt mi..—lt is an invariable rule with all journals that replies to advertisements must be published through the same medium. "Your letter comes within the scope of that rule.

THE SHAREMARKET.

!? Bank of New Zealand, £17 15s ; buyers, £17 12s Gd ; sellers, £17 17s Gd. National Bank—Hellers, 70s 66. Colonial Bank - 32s ; buyers, 31s. South British Insurance, —Sellers, 545. National do.—Buyers, 245; sellers, 255. Standard, do.—Buyers, lis. 6d. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile Co. (new issue) — Buyers, 30s ; sellers 355. Moanatairi—Sellers, 17s Gd. Uityof London—l9s; Sellers, 20s. Karangahake—Sellers, 4s. Kuranui Hill— buyers, 3s 3d. Cure—Sellers, 5s Gd Queen of May—ss ; buyers, 4s 6d. Union Beach—7oa. ; buyers, 70s; Sollers, 755.

Tokatea—buyers, Ss ; Sellers, 10s. Koyal Oak—Sellers, 6s. Bismarck—Sellers, 7s. Tairua—Buyers, 103 3d. Ajax—sellers, 4s 9d

Welcome—buyers, 2s Gd. Sellers, 2s 10<3, Joseph .Newman-, Chairman.

THE CHESS MATCH.

The following telegram has just been received from the Auckland umpire in Dunedin : — "Protests disposed of. Auokland wins the match."

No reply was received to the telegram asking the Dunedin players to meet to-night.

Later from Fiji.

The Disturbance at an end'

By the s.s. Llewellyn which arrived this morning, we learn that the disturbance is virtually at an end. Very little more has been heard about it.

Some of the sailors who were suffering from the effects os the late melee in Samoa,

are now convalescent.

Some 200 hundred acres of sugar cane in crop at Nadi, one of the most fertile districts in Fiji, is likely to go to waste, for the want of adequate machinery. Several shocks of earthquake'have recently been felt all round Savu Savu bay, one of which was of so severe a nature as to shake the books off of the shelves in some of the houses on the north side.

HEATHENISH PRACTICES AMONG NATIVES.

Many of the natives of Natewa Bay have renounced Christianity and taken to their old heathenish practices. We learn that some short time ago two betes, or heathen priests, not about 100 men together and after dressing them in tapa, and placing their charm over them, persuaded these backsliders to enter a house, which the priests said would be set on fire and those who were inside would not be hurt. The deluded creatures entered, the house was set on fire, and ten of them got severely injured for their confidence and it is not certain if some of them have not since died. The two priests have been taken to Taviuni to be dealt with by Mr Hunter, Stipendiary Magistrate for Cakaudrovi Not only do we hear of this act of fanaticism at the town of Koro Levu, but a pitiful refrain comes to us from some 250 women resident in various towns of this large district. Denied the" right of marriage, they iive chained to the gratification of the lustful wishes and unchaste desires of the autocrat of Somosomo, and woe betide the fair damsel whose heart sways to the right or left of his savage will. A young girl, for the small sin of marrying other than the grizzly chief, had her back bared to the scourge.

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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 lies 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 9&, 3s 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 53 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 Garliok's, who offer yon excellent value, ffio and test them.—City Hal!, Qnoen-Btreet.



The suburban Highway Boards interested in the construction of the Kaipara Railway are at length becoming aroused by the shuffling of the Government in relation to that oft-promised work. By an advertise ment in another column a meeting is convened for Thursday next to protest against the delay. TO^PAJnTEKP.— Wanted a good Hand—Apply at once to J Eyan, Upper Symoids street. WANTED, an experienced Sales woman for the Millinery Department.— "William "Wilson. Queen-street. WANTED, a strong active Lad to ride for orders ; one accustomed to horses. Apply at this office. WANTED, by a respectable young man, a situation to look after a horse or buggy, or to make himself generally useful; under stands milking; 12 months good character.—Apply by letter to CR, »t this office. ANTED, a couple of stout Lads for the Blacksmithing.—Charles Ellison, Victoria-street. TOT ANTED, a respectable Youth.— - * Montague's Fancy Bazaar. TTSTANTED, as General Servant in ' * the country, a young woman who is fond of children, or a middle-acred person peeking a comfort able home —Mrs Cornford, Vincent-street. ANTED, a good Bread and Con fectionery Baker for the suburbs; highest waffps given ; single man preferred, and must be steady.—Apply, with references, to OK, this office. WANTED, a good General Servant. Mrs ,T*ggcr, Newmarket. "OTA $ TED, any person who may » * have found a Pair of Eye Glasses, or Spectacle?, both in cases, to be kind enough to leave thf-'ra at this office and get the reward. T*7ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom w * and partial board in Parnell.—State terms to EB, Choral Hall. WANTED, five or six Bench men. also one or two Fitters —Black and Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albert-street WASHING COMPETITION for * V £& a Bide.—The Subscriber Challenges any person washing by the hand to a contest with the new Patent Br.yal Washing Machine. If the hand washer wins .ho will have £3 as a prize, should she lose there will ho nothing to pay. If the Machine wins, BOs to he given to a Charitable Institution. The first part of the evening will bo a Limelight ixhibition of New Views.-W. C. DENIES. TOTANTED, a Wet Nurse to take * * charge of a child for a year or eighteen months ; none but respectable persons need apply — Refer to wh. Poßl-office, Wellington. WANTED, a steady good workman as Bootmaker, for Wanganui; single man preferred.—lreland Bros. "TO* AN TED, a second Cook for * " Waiwcra ; also » Man and Wife. —Apply Robert Graham, High-street. WANTED, lOfiolons of Shingle » * for Asphalt Purposes, dclivorod at the Breakwater. — Apply to J, Mor.ison, Asphalter, Breakwater Bond, or Newton. XNTM)~Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at tho Waikawau Tarda, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED, a respectable Girl "to assist in housework—Apply office of this paper, WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a baker's cart.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. ANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses. N. Campboll, Queen-street. ANTED to SELL (cheap), a good four-roomed Cottage at Mount Eden—"W Flood, Exchange. "ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green is prepared, to supply all kinds of Coniforco Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c , &c, at Seafielu View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly atttnded to. A N T E D, Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c., to know that tho undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts ; Bridles, 6s. Cd. each; by far the best value in Auckland. Ali other goods proportionately cheap, Save the impor ter's profit, by buying diroct from "W. S. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Mann acturer. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, "Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and Amerioan Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at is, 4s 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. t3t~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattressos, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite tho Post-office, Shortland-street. WANTED Known, Jno. C. dough, Machinist, Masefinld's Buildings, Albert- , street, is the oldest established and only practical i maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio- j vince. All work guaranteed of; best materials and quality and lowest remunerative'eharge. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock, Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. Wa FtTd known that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Adrlress Newton Road.'- ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIJ? is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Balls, Barclwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Phingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet. ANTED, a Cook and Laundress". Wynyard Arms Hotel, Symonds-street. WANTED to Jhtent, alive ~orgix roomed Cottage, within a quarter of an hour's walk of Queen-street.—Apply, stating rent, before noon to-morrow to " Polynesia." AlberfrHoteL TAILOES. — Wanted Good Hands —Apply Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. ANTED a Nursegiil (town), female Servant for "Waipu, Cook and Laun dress (town), female hotel Cook, female Servant Waikato) —Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street, op posite Firebell. WANTED, a good general Servant for a small family near Papakura.—Apply at Mrs McC'ormick, Park Koad, opposite the hospital. LOST a Magpie.—Any person re turning the same to the Queen's Ferry Hotel will be rewarded. COMFORTABLE Board and Eesi donee for two or three respectable meohanics in a healthy situation close to town. Terms, 17s Cd per week.—For address apply at this office. T~ 0 LET, Furnished Rooms, "with or without board, within 10 minutes Walk of the Post-office; garden and stabling.—Address H, at this office. TO LET, Apartments, furnished or unfurnished; also Board and Residence for single gentlemen. Terms moderate.—H. Collins, Baker, Princes-street, opposite Northern Clnb. •hpO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in 1 Nelson-street.—J. Cater, Cook-street. TO LET, partly furnished, a two roomed Cottage.—Apply to AMackie, Chapel street. ' TO LET, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry, gas and water laid on, and a good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a Bake-office and Shop in Wellington-street.—Apply to Mr F. L. Prime, ' 28, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, two Cottages, beautifully situated, within three minutes walk from Devonport Wharf.—Apply to R. and B. Dnder. _^ TO LET, that commodious Shop lately occupied by Cook end Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. 0 LET, a House in Alten Road, containing 13 rooms—Apply to Mr Coleman, at J. Cosgrave and Co.'s. FOR SALE, the Lease a first-class Hotel, doing a large business in the city. Only I principals dealt with For further particulars apply l to H. Partington, Estate Agent, 57, Queen-street.



— — : WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone into ihe Timber Trade, and although ther < is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply tbem with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to B0 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wide/and every Blze of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building, ROBT. BA.RTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. 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 ~\'KJ E the undersigned, hereby con "' * vene a Public Meeting of the Electors of the Districts of Eden and Wnitenuta, to Consider the Unjustifiable Dolay of the General Government in commencing the Extension of tho Kaipara Railway, to be held at the School-room, Mount Albert, on THURSDAY, Ist June, at half-past seven o'clock. The Members for the above districts in the General Assembly and Provincial Council are invited to attend. A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman Mount Albert District Board ; JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman Whau District Board; JAMKS REID, Chairman 7den Terrace District Board ; JOHN Mo NEIL, Chairman Newmarket District Board ; JA.MKS WKIGLEY, Chairman Rcmnera District Board. "OLEASE TAKE A NOTE OF THIS JOHN SMITH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET (Sg» Wishes theiPublic to know that ho intends ] CLEARING his Present STOCK at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, To make way for Large Shipments of WINTER.. GOODS, now in course of transit from the ÜBOPEAN MARKETS He further begs to inform [his friends that"" they {would do well' to take[ advantage of the present ENORMOUS ADVANTAGES offered by tho Purchase of the Goods referred to. J. S. would be glad to sond or give] Patterns to any person, so that they may be perfectly sat sfied thatjthe Goods are offered at a TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE! He would add_th_,t he has been very fortunate'jn'the Purchase of his WINTER STOCK, which he Will shortly^OFFEß _JatJ PRICES UNHEAKD OJF IN AUCKLAND JOHN SMITH, QUEEN-STREET (Next to Unitod'Sorvico Hotel), MPTY CASES, zinc and tin-lined, For Sale.—Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. nnO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 3rd June, for Alterations and Additions to the Old House at Home Hotel. R.KEALS&SON. Architects. Society" op ARTWi%^TJciijiMii. THE BLACK. AND WHITE EXHIBITION Iwm be held in the Auckland Institute Building on | June 5. and following diiys. Exhibits received from J May 25 to Juno 2, both days inclusive Exhibitors mii3t furnish full particulars with their work. Members of the Society of Ariista must produce their Tickets of Membership on adrnissson. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-stroet. rjpHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between T. W, Kemp thoene, F. Prossek, and T. Ching, as Wholesale Druggists and General Merchants, expired by effluxion of time on the 29th February, 1876. The business from that date, and in future, will be carried on as heretofore by T. W. Kempthorno, E. Prosser, A. Felton, and F. S. Grimwade, in co partnership, under the style of KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, & CO, at Dunedin and Aucklond, and at Wellington as FELTON, GRIMWADE, & CO. The Dew Firm will receive all outstanding Accounts and disoharge all Liabilities of the former Partner ship. (Signed) THOMAS W. KEMPEHOBNE, E. PROSSER, THOMAS CHING. Witness—Thomas Ansell. Dnnedin, Bth May, 1876. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm ing certain resolutions passed at an extraoidinary general meeting of the Company, held at the said registered office on the 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " That the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-up voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator.' WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, May 18,1876 TO the Subscribers of the Illustrated New Zealand Herald.—The man who used to deliver the above paper begs to inform his friends and Bub-cribers that he has been unable to deliver tbe same, through the exit of the agent reoommended by Mr Chapman, and'is not likely to have anything to do with the agency, as he is not a man to Mr Chapman's mind. —I am, gentlemen, your humble Servant, " C 2." HP O O A R P ENTERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on WED NESDAY, the 31st instant, for the Erection of Iron Stable and Fence. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. ENDERS are required for Excava ting and Laying a quantity of 12in. Pipes, to noon on Wednesday. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. ~^&^v "R Rla < STRANGER/ jQ[2§3||k -*-* FROM MELBOURNE. -TjffliYnßsr All Claims against the above must be sent into the undersigned before 10 o'olook TO-MORROW Morning. T. & S. MORRIM;



TjVX EOSANNAH ROSE: 9SO SACKS OATS 550 SACKS FLOUR 100 BAGS FLOUR. T, H, HALL & CO. TjlX S.S. WELLINGTON: 7 CASES CANTERBURY ROLL BACON. 24 DO. DO. CHEESE 2 DO. LARD. T. K. HALL & CO. ANEHUNGA BREWER. Customers having casks branded Gibbons and Co, W and G. or W and Co, will oblige by returning same to the Brewery. E. WILLIAMS. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, U No. 421, LC. An Emergency Meeting of the Lodge will beheld THIS EVENING, in the Lodgeroom, Princes-street. Wednesday next, regular Monthly Meeting. F. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. jggT RANTED KNOWnT^J npo THE PUBLIC nUT TOBACCO SOLD QF Auckland— JN any Quantity. "OEST Cigars Cx 00] D Pip6S ln Clay Al ALLEN'S. A ND Wooa' p ALL and Try his "DEAL Meerschaum riAVENDISH and QTHER Brands of JJIFFERENT Patterns. TNDIA Rubber Pouches A MERICAN Tobaccos. "y^lollß slzes < TVJO Inferior Brands, AND all Prices. "T)EPEND upon that. T\T OTE the Address :— OPPOSITE THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. Venus, Golden Leaf, and Barrett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, 4d per plug, 3s 9d per lb. Meerschaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. "DEARS E'S—New Premises Now Open, corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. pEARSE'S—New Clothing Estab lishment. Every description of Gentlemen's Clothing. Shirts, Collars, Ties, Braces, Water proof Coats, Silk Umbrellas, Hats, and Gaps. "HEARSE'S—New Winter Dress Goods Just Opened. A Spendld Assortment. T)E ARSE'S —Costumes, Jackets, Shawls? Waterproof Cloaks, in all the latest fashions. pEAßSE'S—Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ladies' Trimmed Hats, Bilk Um brellas, Stays. pEAßSE'S—Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, Counterpanes, Quilts, Sheetings, Towels, Calicos. p EARSE—Coiner of Queen street, and Vnlcan'Lane, JSION BEACH GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be Closed from noon of MONDAY, the 29th May, until noon of THURSDAY, the Ist June, when a Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable. „„„_-_ „ T .„„„ J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. , Auckland, 25th May, 1870. i UCKLAND ATHENAEUM AND MASONIC HALL. AM interested in the establishment of the above i Institutions, who may be willing to join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One Guinea per annum, are requested to send their names and addresses to Captain Burton, at the officejof Mr W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POKTER & 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 Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Bley'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 Cartridges] Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. UEEN AND HIGH-STRE.ETS, gj§g§ AUCKIAND, N.Z. nHORAL SO CIETY CONCERT. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING. SELECTIONS VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL (SECULAR). PROGRAMME:— Part I. Overture—" Zanetta" .. .. .. Auber. Madrigal (3)—" Soon as I careless strayed" (1696) Testa. Galop (2)—" Carnevals Traum" .. Gung'l. Song- " Soldier's Dream of Home" .. Venetian Boat Song (258) ~ ~ Hatton. March (8) —"Grass an Mem Vater land" .. Gung'l. Part Song—" Evening" March and Chorus (79)—" Tannhailser" Wagner. Pabt 11. March (12)—" Mem Grusß an Berlin". Gung'l, Song—'' Magic of Music" Vareoviana (45) Nullenbwrg. Ballad—" The Two Walletß" .. .. Mallandaint Polonaise, with Song (3)—" Fathe rland" Gutribert. Polka (49)— "Rataplan".. .. .. Gung'l. Part Song—" The Victor's Return" .. Mendelssohn. Song (Bass) Waltz (62)—"SchlesischeLieBer" .. Gung'l. Galop (26)—"EheBtands Frenden" .. Gung'l. \ W. BRIDSON, Hon, Sec;



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. .37 E. McDonough, Manager. LAST NIGHT OF THE ROYAL MARIONETTES! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, MARIONETTE CUP NIGHT!!! FareweH. Gut from LITTLE RED BIDING HOOD I The Manager desires to state that in leaving the Colonies to return to America, in the steamer Aus tralia, on the sth of June, the following prizes will be given away on Saturday Evening, at the conclusion of the entertainment as a Souvenir of the Marionettes Dress Oirele (One Prize: MASSIVE GOBLET. Stalls (Two Prizes) i BEAUTIFUL SABDINIER, SUGAR BASIN. Pit: Two Beautiful CLARET CUPS. To be drawn as follows:—Each person will receive a programmo upon entering the Theatre, which will be numbered at the top. Those holdincr a corresponding number to the prizes drawn will exhibit the same, and receive the prize. The. Audience will select two Persons to DRAW the PRIZES, which arc Valued at TWENTY POUNDS, and can be seen at Hill and Fenton's Hat Store, Queen street. Seats can be secured at Upton & Co.'s in advance. The same Grand Programme will be given, and at Million Prices. CHILDREN IN THE WOOD; AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. QHORAL HALL. Under Distinguished Patronage. A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, JN AID OF TUB REPAIRS OF TUB ! HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, will be given on THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1876, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SAOBED SELECTIONS 2nd Part—SECULAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Music. TICKETS, 2s 6d each; obtainable at Messrs. Up ton's, and J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, Auckland: and Mr. J. Hall, Otahuhu. A Late Train from Auckland to Onehunga will leave at 7 p.m., returning after the concert. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. - JOSEPH BROWNE, Conductor. piTY HALL. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDERED TO MR. W. S. SWEENEY, Before his departure to Sydney, by ihe Leading Amateurs of Auckland. A Select Quadrille Party after the performance. Programme will be announced. OUJNG MEN'S UHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. OPENING MEETING IN THE LORNE-STREET HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd J.UNE. His Honor Sir Geoege Gbey, X.C.8., In the Chair. Addresses by Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Rev. Warlow Davibs, and J. C Firtu, Esq, Music under direction of Mr. T. Cooper, June 9.—" Nature's Chemistry, with Illustrations"— Josiah Martin, Esq. June 30.—"British Colonization." — Rev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Rev. Dr. Wallis. July 28.—" Our Century."—H. Worthington, Esq. August 4. —"Socrates: his anticipations of Cnrls tianity,"—Rev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September 22—To be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom llnson. October 6.—"Tennyson."—Dr. El/Is. October 20.—T0 be announced.—Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Lecture, Is Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. mEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES. The first of the Course will be delivered THIS (Monday) EVENING, by W. L. Reee, Esq Subject :— " George Washington and American Independence." His Worship the Mayor will pr side. Tickets for Course, 4s, to admit bearer and lady; Single Lecture, double ticket, Is. p H A L L E N G <E. I, W. C. Campbell, Challenge to run Derby against the Winner of the Cavalry Race for £25 a-slde, same weight and distance. W. G. CAMPBELL. MONDAY, JUNE 5. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. THAMES RIVER SAWMILL AND BUSH, HAURAKI DISTRICT. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, June 5. at 12 o'clock. All that Parcel of Land at Waihou, in the District of Hauraki, situated on the Waihou River, and containing 29 acres and 2 roods, more or less, being part of the land known as Huru moimoi; on which is erected that extensive Sawmill Property, capable of cutting 35,000 feet per week, and known as the Thames Biver Sawmill. Attached to the property is a Wharf, alongside of which vesselß drawing 11 feet can lay and load. . Also, AU that Parcel of Land situated in the District oi Hauraki, known by the name of Te Tip-n whakatara Block, containing 1,015 acres oi thereabouts for the residue of the term oi 45 years from the 15th December, 1872, together with the right to fell and carry away all kauri timber trees on the Block, on certain conditions, particulars of which may be obtained at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. EX LLEWELLYN, FROM FIJI. LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his mart. To-morrow (Tuesday), at half-past elevei o'clock, 100 bunches Banannas. Also, per Favourite, from New Caledonia— 50 cases Oranges, a prime article. WEDNESDAY, 14th JCTNE, 1876. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT, THE undersigned have been instruc ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fe: sale by punlic auction, at their Mart, Queen-s'.reet at noon, on the above date, The Lease for a term of 21 years, of the Hospita Endowment, Lot Ha of Section 12, Suburb of Auckland, containing 4a lr Op, situated 01 the road between the Harp of Erin Hotel and the Royal Oak Hotel. Conditions at th • Mart. B. TONES & CO. TO-MORROW, NOON. CORNER OF CHAPEL AND DURHAM STREETS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. CARPENTERS' TOOLS, Coopers Materials, Powerful Prize Cheese Press, 01 Brass and Iron, Timber, hard and soft (New Zealan and Bouth Sea Island), Ac. Mr. J. R. ROLFE has instructed the undersigns to clear out hiß Tools and Stock, at his place < business, as above. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. CITY~MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. LARGE PARCEL NEW AND SEASON ABLE DRAPERY. FOR UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday next, 318} instant, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of New and Seasonable Drapery, Blankets, Clothing, etc., eta Terms at Sale. TO BE SOLD, on Wednesday, 31st- May, at 12 o'clock, 3. itting of Shop in Queen street, lately occupied by Mr Messenger, Butcher. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, _gf_§_ Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. GROCERIES, FURNITURE, HOLLOW WARE, CROCCERY, POULTRY. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, A Quantity of Poultry, Potatoes Onions, Pig Feed, Fowl Wheat Tea, Sugar, Rice, Candles, Kerosene American Tubs, Pails, Covered Tubs Holloware, American Sheeting, Crockery Household Furniture, Pier and Swing Glasses Pictures, Books, Clocks Lot Fancy Goods Choice lot of Shrubs and Trees. Terms—Cash. TUESDAY, NOON. AT ARTHUR'S FURNITURE MART. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. R. ART H U R e'AS been favoured with instructions - from Mr Wm. Mcintosh, who is removing to the South, to sell by auction, en Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, removed to the Mart for convenience of Sale, where Furniture can be displayed to much better advantage than it can be in the house. Purchasers can inspect and see what they bid for without being crushed. ALSO, Tinware, Pictures, New Furniture, &c, Carpenters' Tools, Fancy Goods, Ornaments. Concertinas, ha., Good Double-barrelled Gun, Rifle, Revolver. FAST SAILING CUTTER ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' j E. & H. ISAACS HATE received instructions to sell by public auction, at an early date. The fast-sailng and welH-nown Clipper Cutter ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' The above vessel has been recently fitted for tho Island trade, and her sailing qualities being so well known (having won so many prizes) need no comment E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. ,_, THURSDAY, JUNE 1. EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OF A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] MESSRS. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. &H. ISAACS to sell, by publlo auction, on their premises, at the corner of Fort and Queen-streetß, on Thursday next, June 1, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL BELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, Comprising— Canvas, Oars . Rope, Muntz Metal Rod Anchors, Round Iron Chain, Washers . ' Paints, Brass Fittings Oils, Mast Hoops Pitch, Shackles Tar, Hooks Blocks, Thimbles Bushes, Whaling Gear Brushes, Tarpaulins Lamps, Cloths , Compasses, Tents Muntz Metal, Wire Rope Copper and other Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags Cork Fenders, Bunting Composition Dumps, Steering Wheels Horse Slings, Oakum Felt, Nautical Works And Goods of every class pertaining to the Sh Chandlery Business, together with the Fittings and LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, That USEFUL AND WELL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRISTINA COPPER FASTENED AND, BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND lEN TONS OF CARGO. I The attention of intending 'purchasers is particu i larly called, nof only to the extensive connection thia • business has acquired through the number of yeira it has been established, but also to the favourable position of the premises, and the well-assorted stock ! suitable for any market, which will be sold entirely 1 WITHOUT RESERVE. . E. & H. ISAACS, > Auctioneers. r 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. ' 19 CASES 7 CLOCKS ! CLOCKS !! CLOCKS !!! Ex "Australia." THE subscribers will sell at the mart Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 31st inßtant, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of CLOCKB—Cottage, Sharp GotMo, , Levers, Round Top, Small Gothic. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 7.%" Auctioneers. "~ WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. CUTTER ANNIE. • nPHE subscribers have received in » structions to sell at their mart, Fort-street, on - Wednesday, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, r The Cutter ANNIE, 12 tons, with all her sails, . '• spars, gear, anchors, and chains, boat-warps, all recently overhauled and repaired. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ! I Auctioneers. ' TUESDAY, MAY 30. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Next St. Make's Church, Remtjera. : THE Subscribeis have received in- . stnictions from Mr Phillipson (who has left , the Colony), to sell at his residence, Remuera, on s Tuesday next, a. 11 o'clock, |f The Household Furniture, Excellent Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte, Arm Chair, Spring Q , seated Couch, iSuite Bedroom Furniture !j Cooking Stove, &c. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, .p:.;..;:■>!■!:. iipivtq