waohed the far corner Ariel had a •Jead of two lengths, but here Isaac •went up apparently pulling hard. They came up the straight at a good pace, and Ariel was first past the stand by a length. Here a bookmaker shouted out, "I'll lay 5 to 1 on Ariel," and a general laugh greeted the exclamation. All looked anxiously at the horses as they neared the corner by tVe gate ■where Isaac has so often bolted. *They passed it pafely, and the cry had already been passed "He's right !" when the animal threw up his head and jumped away to the left. French headed him for a moment, and then the wretch dashed off the course, and bolted in his usual manner amid a shout of derision. Ariel of oourse finished at his lei sure. The result of the race was very dis appointing as there was every prospect of an exciting struggle.

Thb Champagne Stakes of 60 bms, added to a sweepstakes of 5 soys each. Dittance. Six Furlongs Captain Walmsley's br c Aerolite, Bat lOlbs .. 1 Mr "Watt's eh c by Totara, Bst lOJbs 2 Mr McGee's eh f lady Vavasour. Bit 71bs .. 0 Mr BueldaDd'sch f dcoDite, Sst 71bs ~ tt q Betting eyeD, on Ladybird colt. There was a slight delay at the post, but at about 10 minutes to 2, the lot were dispatched to an excellent start. To the surprise of every one, the favorite fell behind from the first, and lost so much ground in the first quarter of a mile, that he was really out of the race. Meanwhile Aerolite, and Aconite, went on wifh the lead close together. Round ing the turn Major Walmsley's horse came away from his companion and entered the straight with a lead of two lengths. This he increased up the straight and won hard held, amid loud cheers by four lengths Mr Watt's colt made up a lot of his lost ground in the last 200 yards and finished aecond, with Aconite dose up third, Lady Vavasour lasfc^ On returning to weigh in, the owner, and rider, and horse, were loudly cheered. ' Handicajp Hurdle Racs of 40 soys, with a sweep of 3 soys each for acceptors; the amount accruing from Sweep to go to seconi horse. Distance, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles Mr McOse's bm May Moon, 4yrs, 9st lUbs.. .. 1 Mr Tumble's blk g Blank Monitor, a, lost.. .. 2 Mr Trevcna'sns bh Waitara.'4yra, lOst .. ..8 Mr Hill's b & Gladstone), a, list 0 Mr Bobtiott's b g The Arrow, a, lOst Gibs .. .. 0 Mr Buckland's br m Mystery, 4yrs, lOst 41bs .. 0 ■ All the horses started for this event, and it turned out a most interesting race. The betting was : 2 to 1 against Mystery, 3 to 1 Gladstone, 4 to 1 May Moon, 6 to 1 others. An indifferent start was effected at the first attempt. Waitara and Gladstone led with the others widely spread. Past the Stand Gladstone and Black Monitor were racing fpr the lead, May Moon and Mystery next, and Waitara who had missed the first hurdle was last. Black Monitor went on with £the lead directly after passing the post, and May Moon, who was pulling Hudson out of the saddle went up second. The second time round May Moon challenged the ■ leader on the far sido, and the struggle became interesting. Coming into the straight May Moon, though she stumbled at the last hurdle but one, took the lead, and won by two lengths easily. Birthday Haj> dicap of 100 soys, added to a sweep stake.of 5 soys each. Distance, one mile and throe '••'■ qnarters ' • • ■ ■Wr Watt's br g Poravihenus, 6srs,Bst 121b .. .. 1 Mr Edgar'sb g The Bon, a, Sat lOlbs ... .. 2. Mr Yuuiig'd br h hedouin; !">;, rs 7st3lb3 .. .. 3 Mr Luckland'3 Aiiel, Syrs, Bst 121bs .. ■.. .. 0 Mr Walters' br o Isaac Walton, Syrs, Ist 71b .. 0 Mr McGee's bm Ptrfun.e.. Oyrs, S'St Clbi .. ~ 0 iMr Jackson's grglfolly, a, 7ntl2lbs,. .. ...0; There was a good start, the Don going off; with the lead, and all the rest close together. After going half a mile, Ariel when going rather unkindly, slipped up in the dip, and fell, his jockey being unhurt. The Don feept the load past the Grand Stand, the others all close together. Isaac Walton repeated his bolt at the usual' place and the other four went on in close order On the far side Bedouin suddenly fell away and the Don went on, still leading by a trifle, with Perfume and Parawhenua in close attendance. As they rounded Bedouin, came with a rush and loud shouts were heard in their favour. However, ho disappeared from the post as Boon as called upon, and Don and i Parawhenua went at it up the straight. Mr Watt's gelding always had a bit in hand, and won at the finish by two lengths, the Don second, and Bedouin third, both whipping hard. ,

MRS. WILTSHIRE.

According to advertisement this famous lady pedestrian essayed to-day at Ellerslie Gardens to do the marvellojs task of walking a mile in the unprecedented time, for a women, of 7 rnin. 30 sec., and two miles in 16 mm... 30 sees. The twelve o'clock train, the arrival of which was to be'tbe Bignal- for her starting on the first walk, brought a good number of visitors to the Gardens, which looked better than could be expected at this time of the year. The arrangements were ■well oarried out, and at the time appointed the lady appeared in her walking costume on •the course. She looked confident, but as the ground was rather heavy from the recent rains, it looked long odds against the success fnlj accomplishment^ of her wonderful feat. The attempt proved a failure, Mrs Wiltsnire taking over ten minutes.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

There are an unusual number of small gold

returns to day :—The Little Lizze crushed r 571bs for 57oza 17dwts; The Young Lady bird has 7oz Sdwts, or an avefage of siwts to the ton. The Windfall trial resulted in 12dwts.

... The Alburniar tributes (Foster) have 13oz IGdwts from 15 lons, "- Allen's—34oz 4dwts from 901bs. ; Holb's— 26ozs sdwts 12grs from 701bs ; Goldsworthy's — 140z3 17dwts 12grs from 161bs. • The Rising Suu trial gave 13dwta. The Lord. Nelson week's return is 14ozs 13dwts. ..::•!("

i The Golden Spur has 17dwts. The Lady-bird No. 5, 90z3 15dwts. The Old Pukehinau—2ozs lldwts 12grs. All the returns mentioned are melted.

The Wreck of the Sarah Sighted. The master of the Mariner, from Bay of Islands, reports that he saw the Sarah of Melbourne,- ashore in a bight.about 16 miles to the southward of Cape Brett. There were tents on shore and matrasses, but nobody about. All sails were stowed except lower fore-topsail. There was no boat;, and the hold was empty. He did not stop to try and get her off or to take possession.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) •This day.

Rich Yield from the Union Beach. .The Union Beach has 3,480 oances of amalgam; on hand, from which a dividend of ten shillings per share will be declared. .) Fifty pounds ,of, specimens towards the next crushing were taken out last night. Splendid Find at Tiki. I hear of a splendid find at Tiki—some thing to create surprise if not a rush. Things are kept a little dark at present, but all to come out.

LATEST.

The Union Beach obtained 951 ounces retorted gold. The mine is looking splendid. The Carnatic has 160 ounces from the crash! ng. &s§& Accident at "Whangapoua. P A young man named Patton cut his hand off with machinery this morning, at Whanga poua.

WHANGAREI.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Sir Robert Douglas, M.H.E., calls a publ c

meeting of constituents next Wednesday, and he asks Chairmen of Road Boards especially to attend. J

RUSSELL.

(From our own Corespondent.) .. . This day. Captain Matzen reported at the Customs here that he passed the wreck of a white brig between 200 and SCO tons. No signs of men or boats. The sails were nearly al loose, the galley still standing, and the lee bulwarks washed away. Bhe was lying high and dry between Elizabeth Reef and VVhan garuru.

Arrivals : Ness and Golden lale from Auck land. Sailed : Fawn and Clematis.

WANGANUI.

(From our own Corecspondent.) This day. I have made enquiries re the alleged gold discoveries in the Tnhua district. As far as I can learn there is no truth tn the report that-gold is found in payable quantities. No stone has been assayed" there as stated by your correspondent.

The Revision Court sat to-day before H. S. Fifzherberfc, Esq., Revising Officer, when the roll for Wanganui was examined, a clean sweep was made of the Ratepayers list, the qualification etc , not being stated. The Holiday. A holiday is being held to-day in lieu of the 24th, which was a very wet day. Medora is winner of the Steeplechase.

ALEXANDER.

(From our own Correspondent.) Yesterday. To-day King Tawhiao had a long private conference with the Native Minister on the question of the reservation of all burial places of the Maori ancestors, raised with special reference to Taupiri, where, in quarrying for the railway, graves were encroached upon and some of the bones rfisinterred. The Native Minister promised to reserve the burial places from spoliation. Other questions of importance were talked over, chiefly with a view to effecting a good understanding between the two races. The conference will be resumed to-mor row.

_ The Maori King has asked for tho restora tion of the Waikato lands, and it is under stood that Sir Donald McLean has promised tho return of a very large area. The pardon of all murderers is likewise understood to bo one of the requests preferred by tho dear creature.

KAIPAIHA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sir Donald McLean and Tawhiao are still in conference here. Long interviews are continually taking place, apparently of the most friendly nature. Tawhiao himself speaks highly of the Native Minister, but, as usual, he has opposition to fight against.

NAPIER.

(From our own Corresp°ndrnt.) _ __ __ _ This day. The natives have called another mooting to bo held next week to disouss, among other things, what action Karaitana, their member, is to take in the General Assembly. A Practical Joke.

Yesterday morning the inmates of Claren don Hotel were alarmed by the shrieks of a servant girl, who had found, lying on the sofa in the parlor covered up, and attired with hat and boots, what she supposed was the body of a man, cold and inanimate. Tho landlord, on carefully taking off the covering, found a fat sheep, which had been stolen from Mr Hague's butcher's shop, and placed there by some practical jokers.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

Friday, Mr. Stewart likely to go South.

The Government is endeavouring to induce Mr, Stewart, tho Resident Engineer of the Auckland and Mercer Railway, to take a somewhat similar appointment on one of the Soutkem lines of railways.

CHRISTCHURCH.

Extraordinary Case

Friday,

William Townsend, brother of Dr. Towns end, has been committed for trial for man slaughter, under the following circumstances : He attended a confinement in his brother's name, and in the absence of other instru ments he used a large pair of pointed scissors to assistdelivery. The child was born with tw» severe cuts in the forehead, and a post mortem examination shewed that the wounds' penetrated the skull and brain. The child lived forty six hours The medical witnesses, afc the inquest, asserted that, judging from the evidence of the nrlrse, and the fact of tho child being born alive, no penetrative instru ment of any kind was required, and that death resulted from the wounds inflicted by the scissors.

CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The Auckland chess players met at the Telegraph Office to finish the games, but the Dunedin players did not attend, and after sending a telegram asking them to play the match out on Monday, the Auck landers returned to their homes.

The Dunedin players are raising all 'sorts of quibbles. 1? By telegraph they now charge Auckland players with having exceeded time limits. We are informed that one of their own players'took one hour and a half to make one move while conditions state 30 moves in 2 hours. The Auckland sporting community are characterised by the true English love of fair play. The Chess players have got Dunedin up in a corner and, are fully pre pared to give the latter a good thrashing, but the Dunedinites clear out, have fairly bolted off tho field, and scattered themselves over the country in such a manner that fa telegraphic • message cannot find them out, and when it does at last, a puerile, childish quibble comes up, instead of their CheßS-men coming up to the scratch themselves like men. No telegram baa been received, statirjg whether they will play it out or not. A poor contrast this to the Aucklanders' desire to play out the match oa its merits.

THE ROYAL MARIONETTES.

Tiie performancesl, of the Marionettes last evening were attended by the usual results. The programme, the same as on the previous evening Wis peif rmed with equal success. The matinee performance this afternoon, the weather beiner fine, was well patronised by juveniles and others, who expressed their wonder at the scenes presented to them. This evening being the last, tho proprietors will add to tho entertainment by giving several valuable prizes.

CITY HALL.

An excellent amateur entertainment was given last evening In the City Hall by lady and gentlemen amateurs, f-r,the benefit of the West End Cricket Club The Hall was full of spectators.-who frequently evinced their pleasure by bursts of applausu. The choir opened the proceedings with the beautiful (flee " O where art thou, beam of Light;" then followed a song by a gentleman, " Under the Green wood- Tree," which was admirably given, and resulted in a recall. Mr Plunkett was most success ful in his reading, " The News Boy." The piece was received with pleasure. Mr Plunkett is a scholarly and correct reader. " Children's Voices," by s, lady was well sung; the pianoforte 8010 by Mrs Woolley was effectively rendered, and both met with favourable responses The well-known passage from Home's "Douglas," "MvName is Korval." etc, was given in character by three gentlemen, and although familiar to every schoolboy, met with a kindly reception. " Come Back to Brin, " and Car penter's " Litt'e Nell," from Dickens, were sweetly sung by Mrs Mitchell. Several other songs were given in a pleasing manner, sucb as "The Bloom i 3 on the Eye," and two duets "Home to Our Moun tains," and " O who will o'er the Downs " The second part of the programme wan devoted to "Bob Sawyers Evening Pany," which the late Inimitable novelist used to make so much of hi his papular readings. The friends of Bob were all represented by competent Lands, and the scenes were executed in the most satisfactoiy manner. The entertainment was highly creditable to the ladies and gentlemen who sustained it, and we believe every person present was amply repaid for their attendance.

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WASHING COMPETITION. for £5 a side—The Challenges any person washing by the band to a contest with the new Patent Boyal Washing Machine. If the hand wanher wins she will have £!> as a p'ize, should she lose there will be nothirg to pay. 7ho first part of the evening will be a Limelight Exhibition of New Views.— W. C. TmWNES. ANTED, a Man to Plough^ T)o"-ain Stables, Abprcr.-mbie-streot. TfTANTED, a Girl, aged 13 or 14 » years, acou.itomel to children —For address spply on Monday at Cross office, TOT ANTED, a respectable Girl to ** •' assist in homework - Apply ofTico of this paper, WANTED, a pood Boot Machinist /pply A, R find F. floortacro, Grey-street. T^TAI<TWd, n good~Piekand Shovel M*n.—Apply at 8 o'clock on Monday morn- Ing to H. Piit, Devonport. WANTED, a- Wet Nm-se to take charge of n, child for a year or eighteen months ; none but respectable persona need npply — Refer to WFT. Post-office. Welling n TO BOOT <fe FHOEMAKERS.— ■ Wanted, a food funeral hand for the cotmtrr ; single man preferred.—flrp'y J. W. Hoare, High- XjiT ANTED, 1000 tons of Shingle • * for Asphalt Purposes, delivered at the Breßliwfiter. — Apply to .T, Monipon, Aspualter, Brtakwater Rood, or Newton. TKT A NTEDT foT~the~Fer^~Hotel, »rf Stokes' Point, a poud Ilonsemaid; one acenstomrd to iho bar preferred.- Apply Ferry TTotfll, Stokes' Point Ts* AN TED, a strong respectable __ Ta^—C WooTgar Tronmnngor, Grey-stcct TENANTED, by a married man,"a ■ » • Situa4ion a<» Coachman or Coachman and Gardener, with iirat-clnss lncal references.—Apply Ati T\r> .Tr>^ g Queen atroet. WAJNTEL), a strong young Man abont 20. to work in a farm at the Thames. — Apply E T. Herbert, Drupe-, opposite City Market, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Ser vant ; rcforences required.—Blra Waymoulh. SCfirhnroußh Terrace, Parnoll. : y£T ANTED, a respectable Boy as ? » Apprentice to tho HarneHS-maklnß trade.— "W S Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. WAITED to PURCHASE, at Ponsnnby, one or two good AUotmcns t; fimstbewell si', tinted.—State prlco, &o, JCK, Staii oliiee. VJS^ANTED, a refpectablo Lad to » V drive a baker's cart.—Apply at tho Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. \y ANTEDto"SeII. GO to 100 North * * Shore Ferry Company's Shares.— Apply stating price, to ABO, at this oflice. WANTED, one or two /.Uotinenis near Newton—Anply. stating price and all particulars, to ZY, this office. WANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses, N. Campbell, Qneen-strcet. WANTED to SELL (cheap), a good four-roomed Cottaffo at Mount Eden—W FJo"d, Kxchango, TO'ANTED KNOWN, L.H. Green '<* * 13 prepared to snpr ly ;il] kinds of Coniferce Tr^es, Shrubs, Clinnbinj,' Plants, Caiuollias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roros^ Kufichiaa, Stovn and Greun hiuro Plants, Fruit Trees, &c , <^c., at Seifleld View Nunery, or in the Market House orery Friday and Saturday. N.B. — All orrtors loft with tho Market Inauector will promptly attt nded to. W. A N T ;E • D, Intending Purchasers of Hiding Saddles and Bridlos, &c, to know Uiat the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which ho is selling at 555. each,.complote with ruonnts; Bridles, 6s. 6(3. each; by far the beet value in Auckland. All other {foods proportionately cheap, Savo the impor- ■ ter's profit, by buying1 direct from "W. S. JONES. Wholesale) and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu actnrer, Qneen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral House Furnisher, etc, has juat received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound' Chair at 4s. 4s Cd, ss, and Cs ; warranted to give satisfaction or tho monoy returned. f&~ Note tho addrosg :—Tho Cheap Furnitnro, Mattresses, and Finn's TMrTW TP»<«».i»=l.i"—i, ».».—ij m VV^iw iue Post-office, Shortland-street. 4NTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinift, Masffield'B P,nildinK3, Albert strefit, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewintj Machines in the pio viuce. All work qnarantced oft best materials and quality and lowest romtincrative'oharge. WAITED Known, tliat tlie Fitting Shop. Sewing Machino and Howe's Agercy, is KEMOVKD to Vu'can Lane, corner of Hif/h-street. Only the hißhept class machines kept in stock. Eep»?is to all machines properly done Steam Ganges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W.A N~t~E~D K~N O Wls n that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricea- Address Newton Road. ANTED KNO WW, that D GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds oi Timber and other Building Materials, including S-.slies, Poors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Poi=t;i, liuilH. flarSwood Follofs, bhifls, Iron Hark and ]3lne Gum Laths, shingles, &c, &c.. at the lowest market price, at liis Yardd, Custom-liouse street. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinda 0/ Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, lloubo Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at tho lowost possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Koad. All orders attended to with despatch ANTIiJD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-houae-street and Breakwater fioaS. TO" ANTED, Buyers for New Season « » Venus Cavendish Tobacco, Seal Virginia Tens at 4s per lb ; Cut Tobacco, tho choicest of the season ; fine four-year-old Cigars, three for Is. Now Season Teas, from 23 to 3s Cd per lb ; finest Indian Pekoe Congou, 4s 6d per lb, 12)bs net weight ; good useful tea, warranted sound for 235. For my 3s Tea, which I rec'. mmfiid as possessing flavour without weakness, and strength without coarseness; things seldom attained. Van Houteu's Cocoa. Fresh Butter (finest quality); Potted Butter, Is 4d ; Canterbury Bacon, Finest Wairoa Cheese, Superfine Flour, best Potatoes and Onions on hand, and for sale, at Lowest Cash Prices.—F. i-Whitehead, Tea Dealer and Tobac conist, Victoria-street. ■ WANTED, my old customers and f riendß to know that I have again gone into the Timber Trade, and although thero is now more competition than when they patronised me, in ISCI, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply aB anyone. Orders taken for Eeck and Ship Planking up to E0 feot long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. ; At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wideband every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building. EOBT. BAKTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Roacl. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Mueio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to tho Evening Stae Office, Wyndham street. ' i A. SOHOOLMASTER is reqaired xJb- for the G'shorne School Information to be obtained at the office of the Board in Auckland. Applications to be Bent to Gisborno. to ' EDWIN WOON, >:■_,.{ Chairman Sctlool Committee. TDIGHT of Shooting For Sale. JLaJ Game abundant. No Bportsmen over it this season. Easy distance from town—Adam Laybburn, Fort-street. __ FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Eegistered 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 extraordinary 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 : : ■ ... - -~... i



WANTED, a steady good workman as Bootmaker, for Warganni; Binglo man preferred.—lreland Bros. ANTFD, a strong Boy to milk. Apply to Hoffmann and Son, Shortland sh'fct, Auckland. . '«»« !P£7 .ANTED, an elderdy man to make '■' v himst-lf useful in acDmfortable home.—For adrtre=s a^plv at this office. ANTEP, a Boy, to proceed to 'he Bay of Islards on Monday,—Apply on board to Mr WcLeod, pTovidoro. TRILLING ! Anxious ! to impact 'I V unmixed satisfaction to my valued customers. Regardless r,f the advanced vrvlue of potatoes, my splVndid sample still remains at 20)1)3 for Is ; sweets luscious as beauty's liiss ; tobaccos, frr.grant as a baby's breath.— T. B. Honnaford, Queen-street, opposite the are-bell. "^I/ANTED, an Apprentice to learn »:' the Wood Turninj» in gonersl; none need apply bnt those of respectable parents—J. Morgan, Lorno-strQet, TJTAWTED, a second Cook for * « Waiwcra; also p Man and Wife—Apply Pnbcrt Orsham, l!if;h-strccfc. ■pDTTOATTONAL"IStaWfehtnent for -I_J Young ladies, conducted by Mrs Kaye Wripht, FtririMin-rfrret —The Half-Qunrtcr will commence on Monday, 291h instant. r|PO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, well * furnished in Freeman's Bay.—Apply to Mr Dundass, Nelson-street, next Empire Hotel. 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 Hie premises.— Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. LET, a six-roomed. House in Wc-llinpttmi-Btreet— Apply to Mr Carson, Stiehhury's Buildings, Queen-stiect. TO LET, a BakToffice end Shop in £ Wellington-street.— Apply to Mr F. L. Prime, 2S, Inmirance Buildings, Qneen-Btreet. TO LET, a 0-roomed House in per fect order, Ponsonby Eoad. —H. Fartington, 57, Qiieen-strcct. TO LET, a new five-roomed Veran dah Ilouso, with enclosed garden front and hack, and good view of the harbour.—J, Warren, Grocer. Karar gahapo Road. ____ r ]PO~L¥T, a Cottage, pleasantly 1 situated in Parnell.—Apply Nairn's Grocery Storo, Pnrriell. HpO LET, a neat fonr-roomed Cottage, ■&- with tank and good well.—James Eoad, Eclen Torfaoe. N" ORTH SHORE.—To Lot, two Cottages, beautifully situated, within throe minutes walk Irom Devonport Wharf.—Apply to It. and 14. Duder. HPO LET, tliafc commodious Shop j lately occupied by Cook tnd Clayton.—Ajiply to JaR. Cook, on tho premises. rpo LET, a Hoitso in Alten "Road, F containing IS rooms—Apply to Mr Co'.eman, at J. Oof grave and Co.'h. JT'OK. S.4LB, the Lease a fir.st-clas's -*!-' Hotel, doing a lart;e bnsinc-s in tlic chy. Only principals dealt with ¥vt further purtiftnia-rg apply to 11. r»rtington, Estate Agent, 57, Queen-street. "POR SALE, a Banjo and Nigger • ■-■•' Costume, in good condition. No reasonable off or refused. —AppJy by letter to "Bones," th s ollico. fjIMTTY CASES, zinc and tin-lined, ■L-^Fcr Sale.—Cliamptalouj) fcCoorer, Qneon-strafct # DEVONPORT. — Handsome Villa Rutidoncc to Let on (ho Beach; rent low to a permanent tenant.—Oliver Mays. TYEVONPOKT.— Two good Family JL/ Dwellings near Victoria Wharf, with plenty of land adjoining, to Let—Oliver May^ D"EVONPORT.— FoTSale, tho Rose bank Property, ono of the choicest in tho dis- Lriot.— Oliver Mays. /Cheltenham.—The unsold Lots V_y in thi« fine block can be had on easy terms, on ppllcation to Oliver Mays. 'IPO Country Settlers and others. —5 JL per cent, discount off Heibert H. Smith' Improved Patent Portable Smoke Consuming Ovens Colonial Ovens. Aa. WrpiiDht.TrnnJliMur.eß. Rn«o<>o« Ship Stoves, <4c., at tho Auckland Iron Works, Dur barn-street. FAUKI LOG LOST. LOST, from Freeman's Bay, last evoning (Friday), n Kauri Log, about 60ft long. 10s reward for any information to Messrs Mercor and Co., Freeman's Bay. j : UNITED ORDER OE EREE TEMPLAK3. The Members of the above Order are requested to afttnd a General Meeting on Monday next, 20th inst, to bo hold in the Christian Meeting House, Cook stroot. 7.30 p.m. Business : Election of Oilicorp, and consideration of important communication from tho Right Worthy Grand Lodge, England. G. WAR BURTON, W.P. JAMES COX, Secretary. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF JLJ NEW ZEALAJND. j ( A SrcMal Meeting of tho Grand Lodgo will bo held in I lie Hall on Tuesday Evening, tho 30th Instant, at half-past Sbven. J. HERBERT PVORNS, R W. Grand Master. May 22, 1S70; A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. A—SX. ——- Tbe Annual Meeting of the Members will beheld on MONDAY Evening next, at the Young Men's Christian Association Booms, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, when the Prizes won at the recent competition will be presented. D. KELLY, \ Hon. GEO. KITCHEN, j Secretaries. 25th May, 1876. NO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Tho Company's Parades will take place Fortnightly instead of Weekly, during the wet weather, until further orders. The next Parade will ba held on Thursday, Bth June. Monthly Inspection on the 15th Juno. Uniform, undress. By order. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. 20th May, 1876. ?Th¥apest~and best adver vy tising medium for northern districts. Teh weangaeei comet j Has a Greater Circulation in the NovHi <han all other Papers combined Tho advertising scale i Is very moderate. ALDERTON AND BUCKHURST, Proprietors. T£T O;' -T I C E. With regrrd ro a Paragraph that appears in the Herald and Southern Cross of this day, we beg to state that we have neverjhad any dealings with tho firm of Holland and Butler, nor do we intend to. BUTLER & McINNES. May 27,1870. npo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received nntil noon of tho 3rd Juno, for Alterations and Additions to the Old House at Home Hotel. ■ ; • . R. KEALS & SON, ; - ■''-' ;- . . Architects. rfO SHIPPERS, MILL OWNERS, &c. "J£ ■~. ■ . - M __ . i . . For Sa,le. 68 KEGS SALT BUTTER, chiefly from good dairies. Xiberal Discount to Large Buyers ADAM LAYBOURN, j Commission Agent, Fort-street. D'NION BEACH GOLD MINING OOM"- PANY (LIMITED). The Share Roeister will be Closed from nooi of MONDAY, the 29th May, until noon of THURBDAY, the Ist June, when a Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable. J. PRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 25th May, 1876. QOCIETY OP ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. THE BLACK AND • WHITE EXHIBITION Will be held in the Auckland Institute Butldine on Jnne 5, and following days. Exhibits received from May 25 to June 2, both dayg inclusive. Exhibitors mu3t furnish full pirtlculars with their work. Members of the Society of Artists must produce their Tickets of Membership on admissson. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndhara-street,'J



SUNDAY EVENING-LECTURES. The Fecond of tbo Scries of Pun day Evening Lectures on " The Women of tbeßible." by the Rev. Warlo\v Davi s. M.A., will be given at the Congrega tional Chnr^h, Beresford-street, on Sunday Evening nert. lW av 2«. Pnl-jeet: " The First Woman." npHE NEWTON KlßK^Divme JL Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Rubjccis—Morninp: "Lectures on tlifi Lifo of St Paul. > To. 2: The Pro*o-resvtyr and Saul." Even ing : " Chriat'B Hour of Rejoicinj?." ittlstkbet we sle yXn OHTTRCn,—Sunday Services.—May 2S.—The Rev W. .T. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11, and the Rev W. Buddie in the evening at 0.80. pHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, V^ Cook-street.—Lord's Bay. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, fi.3o p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to tho public, 7.30 p.m. • ""YTEWTON HALL.—Subject for to 1* morrow evening—"Jesnn, the Great High Priest." Come one, come all. No collections. TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, vJ Lorne-Rtree.t Hall, conducted by Samuel Edtrer, 8.A., May 28.— Morning1: "Forms of Life, and Lifeless Fonnaliiiep." Evening: "Sworieriborfr: The Man, flic Seer, and the Interpreter of Religion." PRIMITIVE Methodist Chape], Jl Erhvardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, and Evening, at 0.30. Rev W. Tinsley. Snbj.cts:— Morning : " Tno Moral GranrUvnr of a Christian Life." Evening: " Where is Man after Death." PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, -t Sheridan-street,— Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris Evening, at half-past 0, T. Booth. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Newmarket.- Afternoon, at half-past 2, and Evening, at C 30, lievJV. Harris. _ TTNITED Methodist Free Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, May 28 —Mr Cole will prsneh to-morrow morning at 11: and Ecv. Thomas Hodgson in the Evening at 0.30. ANEHUN6A B EEWEI Customers 1 aving casks branded Gibbons, and Co, W and G, or W atid Co, will oblitjo by reluming Eame to the Brewery. E. WILLIAMS. *r> ■■~.. 17 O R WAIUKU. §£rst\' ' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER Will leave tho Government "Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— TUESDAY, 30th May, at 10 a.m. TJIURSDAV, Ist Jano, 11 30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods leit at the stores of Messrs. II 'iidernon and Mttsfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co. ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onchnnga or Newmarket. «*k^ -OEGULARMONTHLY -*-^' STEAM COMMUNICATION M^AiRX^- BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, 4BmBBBS*£BV MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.fs. HE E O. Captain Logan, may bo expected hero again abo^. he 23rd. of Juno. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CftUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IC, Qne6n-street, Auckland, May 27,1870. j^T ANTED KNOWN. _gg rpo THE PUBLIC pUT TOBACCO SOLD r\F Auckland— TN any Quantity. J^EST Cigars G° Or> P' PCS ln Clay AT ALLEN'S. A ND Wood. Ciklih and Try his "I3EAL MeerEchaum QAVENDISH and r^THEK Brands of TT\IFFERENT Patterns. TNDIA Bubber Pouche3 TnVmn/.no -^TA-nioUS Sizfiß. VTO Inferior Brands, A ND all Prices. "T\EPEND upon that, AJ OTE tho Address :— OPPOSITE THISTLE HOTEL, QIIBKN-STRKET. Vemis, Golden leaf, acd Barrett's Twist cut on the Promises. Virginia, 4d per plug, 3s 9d per ty. Meorschaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. ry\ O C A IMP ENTERS. 0 Tenders will bo received uo to 12 o'clock on WED NKSDaY, the 31st itscant, for the Erection of Iron Stable and FeDce. Piuns, <Sic, at my office, Queen-street. KD WAKO MAHONEY, Architect. TO GASFITTERS, &c. Tondeis are required for Gas Fittings to a Shop in Queen-street. Plans, specifics'ions, &c, may bo seen at tho shop on the upper side of McArthur and Sheni's new building-. Tenders to ho in not later than noon on Monday next. J. & C. HELDT, Milliners. &c. OUR Warehouse will be CLOSED on MONDAY NJtXT, May 29. L. D. NATHAN & CO. QW E N - & GRAHAM HAVE TO AEKIVE Per ' Loch Lee,' Now Due : 75 TONS. COMPANY'S No. 1 SUGAR 245 HALF-OHESTS WtLL-SELECTED TEAS. NOW LANDING: 50 TONS COMPANY'S SUGAR CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF CHIL DREY'S TOBACCOS. v SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. EOOMS, THIS EVENING, At 7.30 O'clock. Programme to consist of Solos, Duets, and Glees. Admission—ONß PjENNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. N.B.—All Music must be returned by Wednesday, to be woperly numbered and entered provionsly to re-issuing the came.—By order. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND ATHENAEUM AND MASONIC HALL. AH interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who may be willing to join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One Guinea per annum, are requeated to send their names and addresses to Captain Burton, at the ofnceiof Mr W, J, Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. . E. PORTER & CO. LICENSED DEALEEB UNDER THE AEMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE-BAKEEL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Eo do do Breech do 'do Curtis and Harvey'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 Killing and Re-capping Cartridgesj Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every' requisite for tho Sportsman.- QUEEN AN|D HIGH-STEEETS, Auckland, N.Z.



PBINCE OF WALES THEATKE J. E McDonongh, Managbr. LAST NIGHT OF THE ROYAL MAKIONETTES! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, MARIONETTE CUP NIGHT !! ! ITARUWKLti Gll'T l-UOM LITTLE RED BIDING HOOD ! The Manager desires to Bfafe that in leaving the Coloni'S to re'urn to Amcri<a, in the steamer Aua tralia, on the sth of June, tho following prizes will bo given away on Saturday Evening, at the conclusion of the entertainment as a Souvenir of the Marionettes Dress Oirclo (One Prizo: MASSIVE GOBLET. Stalls (Two Prizes): BEAUTIFUL SARDIMEB, SUGAR BASIN. Pit: Two Beautiful CLARET CUPS. To be drawn aB follows:—Each person will receive a programme upon entering the Theatre, whioh will bo nurr.bered at tho top. Those hoUline: a corresponding nurnbor 1o the prizes drawn will exhibit the same, and receivfi the j-rize. The Audience, trill select two Persons to DRAW Vie PRIZES, which are. Valued at TWENTY POUNDS, and can be tan at Hill and Fcnton's Hal Store, Queen street. Seats can be secured at Upton & Co.'s in advance. Ihe same Grand Programme will bo given, and at Million Prices, CHILDREN IN THE WOOD; AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. 0 H 0 R A L HALL. Under Distinguished Patronage. A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF TJIH RKrAIRS OF TUB HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, will be given on THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1876, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SACRED SELECTIONS 2nd Part-SECULAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Music. TICKETS, 2e Gd 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 , rcturnit.g after the concert. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. JOSEPH BROWNE, Conductor. ■ A UCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE -OL SOCIETY. COURSE OF LECTURES. TO J3E DELIVERED IN TIIE TEMPERANCE HALL. May 29—George Washington and American Indepen dence—W. L. E&KS, Esq June 12—Intemperance and the iiemedinl Legisla tion required—Roy Dr Walli* June 20—InBtinct and Reason—Rev Dr Ma.un.sell July 14—Scotland and Her Sons—Rev W jr. Tinslet July 21—CONCKRT—Selections of the most popular Pieces from the Lome-sheet Hall Social Evenings July 2S—You cannot mate Men Sober by Act of Par liament— itev S. Edci4R Aug. 18—Water: Its Chemical, Mechanical, and Eco nomical Properties (with Illustrations and Experiment:-)—JoMrA.rt Mahtin, E»q. Sept. 29—British Workmen Public Houses—Roy R. S. H_>S:JAHD Tickets for tho Course (including Concert) to admit Bearer and Lady, 4s, Single Lecture, Double Ticket, Is. To commence at 7.30. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. LARGE PARCEL NEW AND SEASON ABLE DRAPERY. -b'OK 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 Largo Parcel of New and Seasonable Drapery, Blankets, Clothing, etc., etc. Terms at Sale. ■ WEDNESDAY, 14th JCNE, 1576. LEASE OP HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT. npHE undersigned have been instruc- JL ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fer sale by puulic auction, at their Mar*, Queen-s reet, at noon, on tho above date. The Lease for a term of 21 years, of tho Hospital Endowment, Lot 14a of Section 12 ; Suburbs of Auckland, con'.a*nin(r4\ Ir Op, situated on the road between the H_rp of 1-rin Hoiel, and tho Royal Oak Hotel, Conditions at the Mart. B. TONES & CO. MONDAY, MAY 29. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on the above date, at eleven o'clock sharp, 20 cases Apples 5 cases Oranges. No Reserve. MONDAY, MAY 29. SURPLUS SToiisT EX VIBELIA. L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, on Monday, May 20, at 12 o'clock, ICO bags Biscuit 2 casks Biscuit 5 bags Rice 19 bags Flour 1 sack Flour 24 bags Maizemeal. MONDAY, MAY 29. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Coin Exchange, on the above date, at 11 p.clock sharp, 83 sacks Flour, more or less damaged, ex Albion, @ Dunediu, on account of whom it may con -1 cern, for freight and charges. Also ix Victoria: 250 sac_s Potatoes. ■ No Reserve. TUESDAY, NOON. - AT ARTHUR'S FURNITURE MART. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Win. Mclntosh, who is removing to the South, to sell by aurtion, 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 thoy bid for without being crushed. Also, Tinware, Pictures, New Furniture. &o, Carpenters' Tools, Fancy Goods, Ornaments, Concertinas, fco Good Double-barrelled Gun, Rifle, Revolver. MONDAY, NOON. CORNER OF CHAPEL AND DURHAM STREETS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. riARPENTERS 1 TOOLS, Coopers' v_y Materials, Powerful Prize Chpese Prca Old Brass and Iron. Timber, hard and soft (New Zealand and South Soa Island), kc. Mr. J. R. ROLFE has instructed the undersigned to clear out his Tools and Stock, at his place of business, as above. R. AETH UR, ■ Auctioneer;



MO-T/T MAY 29. ' I TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. / GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on the adove date, at 11 o'clock, 5 cases Hawkins lib tin Jams 10 do do 2^!b do 7 do - do Gib do 4 do Bu'k Ja, s 4 do Pc cock's 21b tin Jsms 10 no do Bib do 20 do do Jar Jams No Rcseive. SAILING CUTTER 'SOVEREIGN OP THE SEAS.' E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at an early date. Thefftst-tailiigand well-known Clipper Cutter 1 SOVEREIGN OF THK SEAS.' The above vessel lias been recently fitted for the Island trade, awl lior Railing qualities being so well known lhaving won so many prizes) need no comment E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 29. CITY MART. GRANT & MORTON , HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Monday, 29th inst, at 12 o'clock, That Wooden Building, well lined, with zinc voraudah, corner of i'itt and Vincent-streets; to be removed hy the puichaaer. Terms Cash. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OP A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] MESSES. WILLIAMS AND 00.^ SHIP CHANDLEKS, nave instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by public auction, on their premises, at the corner of Fort and Queen-"Streets, on Thursday next, June 1, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, Comprising— Canvas, Oars Eope, Muntz Metal Hod Anchors, Hound Iron Chain, Washers Paints, Brass Fittings Oils, Mast Hoops Pitch, Shackles Tar, Hooks Blocks, Thimbles Bushes, Whaling Gear Brashes, Tarpaulins Lamps, Cloths Compasses, Tents > ■ :■ Muntz Metal, Wire Eope Copper and other Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags Cork Fenders, Bunting Composition Dnmps, 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.L COPPER FASTENED* AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND IEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending 'purchasers is particu arly called, no: only to the extensive connection this usiness has acquired through the number of years it has been established, but also to the favourable position of the premisis, and the well-assorted stoob suitable for any market, which will be sold entirely WITHOUT RESERVE. X & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. 19 CASES CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! ! CLOCKS!! I Ex " Australia." npHE subscribers will sell at the mart •JL Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of CLOCKS—Cottage, Sharp Gothic, Levers, Round Top, Small Gothic SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. CUTTER ANNIE. nnHE subscribers have received ;in -fl- structiona to sell at their mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at 12 o'clock, The Cutter ANNIE, 12 tons, with all her sails, spars, gear, anchors, and chains, boat-warps, all recently overhauled and repaired. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 3a ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Next St. Mabk's Church, Bemuera., THE Subscriber have received in structions frcm Mr Phillipson (who has left the Colony), to sell at his residence, Remutera, on Tuesday next, ao 11 o'clock, The Household Furniture, Excellent Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte, Arm Chair. Spring seated Couch, Suite Bedroom Furniture Cooking Stove, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. ~IMONDAY7MAY 29. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, BRIGHTON ROAD, PARNELL. riIHE subscribers have received in- JL sttuc(iouß to Fell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the S9th instant, at 12 o'c'.ock, That commodious Family Residence, Bituatea on the Brighton Bopd, opposite the property of R. G. Wood, Esq., containing spven rooms, well finished throughout, and erected on an allot ment having 100 feet frontage to the Brighton Eoad, by a depth of 200 feet, plantecl with ornamental.and fruit trees; the whole as lately occupied by Mr J. H. Booker. • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. ~~ MONDAY, MAY 29. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF ; THE SUPREME COURT. BEESON'S ISLAND, COROMANDEL. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Now Zealand, Northern District, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fortrßtreet, on Monday, 29th instant, All that Parcel of Land in the Province pf Auck land, situate in Queen's County, containing 335 ncres, more or less, bounded by the Coro mandpl Harbour, the Whenua Kura Passage and the. Sea, and known as Beeson's Island, with, the improvementßjthereon. SAMUEL V&SON, [Auctioneers.^"'