vould like to make mention of the unfailing kindness of the Messrs Brown and the other warders, but fear that In particularizing I would trespass too much on your space. The commiseration of "Humanity" for the poor patients who have to pump water from a well to quench their thirst is too ridiculous to be worthy of comment. Of one thing I am sure, that the person who wrote that article has not taken care to inform him self of the facts of the case. I trust you will insert this in the interest of One who HAS BEEK AN INMATE.

THE LABOURER WORTHY OF HIS HIRE.

(To the Editor of the Eveniitg Star.)

g IB _A man named Lupton had a subcont ract off Mr Donaher, at Freeman's Bay. When in full work he employed about 15 ro en ; the wages were paid regularly once a fortnight. Last Saturday at 4 p.m. was the pay time, and the men waited until near six. About that time Lupton told them that he could not pay them until Monday evening at 5 p.m. The men came at that time and waited until 6 30, and as there was no sign of Lupton, the men agreed to go to his house at the Few North Eoad, about two miles off. They reached the house about 7,30. p.m. The men asked for their wages in a most respectfnl manner.^ Lupton told them that he had the money in his house but he would not pay them ; so they asked him when or where he would pay. He said he had been cheated himself aud would not pay at all, so they could go to and look for money, and immediately he struck one of the men named Green a severe blow on the face with his fist, and told them all if they did not clear out of his place instantly he would thrash all hands. Now, sir, this is the great contractor who so often advertised for 50 men when he only wanted 4 or 5 to make up 15 men. And some of the poor fellows have not got five shillings to bring him to justice. —I am, etc, A Labourer.

DRINK AND THE WAIROA BOAT ACCIDENT.

(To tho Editor of the Evening Star.)

Siß,—As a Good Templar I thank you for yonr leader of Saturday night on the last catastrophe in tho Wai roa lam thankful that you speak oue bo manfully m to say " that accursed custom which places the bottle beside the cradle and tho tomb," but I regret the remaining porUon of your leader takes up the ground that "poisonous adulterations" are chiefly to be blamed for those horrors. Sir, believe me there we no adulterations in the spirits supplied by the Wairoa hotel keepers. They can put nothing in them worse than the alcohol they contain. No, sir, His not "poisonous adulterations' that have to be blamed If paople drink alcoholic liquor it will make thnm drunk mo3t effectually. When 'will people see the folly, the wffikedneas, of drinking alcoholics in any form? " Sir Henry Thompson, the well-known sur geon" (f quote from the Edinburgh lieviev; of July, 1876) " states his own assured conviction that there is no greater cause of moral and physical evil in this oonntry than tha habitual Use of alcohoiic beverages, even when restricted to an amount which falls fur short of the qnantity required to produce drunken ness, and that is conventionally held to bo quite with in the limits of strict moderation ' Mr Henry further adds that "such habitual use injures the body and diminishes the mental power to an awful extent that few people are aware of, and that it is in reality the determining canse of a vory large proportion of the most dangerous and cainf ul maladies that come under the care of the surgeon ; and also of much of the deterioration of tho qualities of the race that capaci tate men for endurance in the conupeMtion which must exist in the nature of things, and in which Wo prize of superiority falls to the best and strongest " A writer of sporting notes in a moi nin# paper tells us that" E, P. Weston, the American pedestrian" (whose power of resisting fitigue transcends far und away any recorded feats of human endurance) " is a strict teetotall-r, but his teHtotal Jam did not prevent him from absorbing a couple of bottles of Trish whiskey in his last match. The liquor, it should bo added, was rnDhed into his leg* to harden the muscle 3." Capital! But why did not tho humbug drink a little instead of absorbing it that way, pretendiDg 'twas a cooling Bpirit lotion for his heated legs. That writer does not know everything, not even in his own lino. He does not know that Haincs, the trainer of Templeton, a-i gocd aliitle horse as " ever looked through a bridle/ ha 9 regularly prepared, at Dunedin, from the beat port wine, a delicately-distilled, highly rectified spirit, which he rubs on the saddle before putting it on the horse when about to start for a great race. He does not know that tho want of this preparation lost the horse his first race at Christchurch the ether day. and thense of it the winning of the groat event two days alter. Sir. it is time the delusions of drink were langhed.at. But the awful amount of human misery It occasions weighs on one's spirits. Fathers and mothers never give your children a drop ; none of you know how it may end.—l am, &c., J. Wa\modtii

FORESTERS' SOIREE.

Between three and four hundred persons attended the Court Zealandia Soiree at Lome street, laßt evening. Tea was provided at half-past six o'clock to which full justice was done. Kennedy acted as principal waiter, and subsequently, at the entertainment, Brother McEwin filled the chair. He was pleased to see so many brethren present, but regretted the unfavourable state of the weather. Ho would however proceed to the immediate husi nees of the evening, and commenced by calling upon Mr William Doran for a song. Mr Doran then rose, and eang " Let her apply to me," which was received with cordial ap proval, Brother Cole of the Thames then gave a speech of a cheering and animating character, and thanked the brothers of Court Zealandia for their invitation. Mr F. Rice then gave a song and dance '• How is this T?oot of Mine," in his original and laughter-catching manner. The chair man next called upon Brother Christmas to read the report for the paßt year, which stated'that the receipts for the sick, funeral, and management fnnda for the past year were £210 03 4d; to which must be added a balance of £91 Is 3^d, which remained from May 19, 1875, making a total of £30 11s 7£d. The total expenditure of the sick and funeral fund had been £53 6s. The expenses of the management fund amounted during the year to £78 6s Id, leaving a balance for th» year ending May 17, 1876, of £107 Ha B£d ; of which £156 16s 9£d went to the Bick and funeral fund, and £9 15a lid to the manage ment fund, shewing an increase of £75 10a 5d as compared, with last year. At the com mencement of the year there were only 44 members, . but during the year 27 new members had joined, making a total of 71 members j 5 had been suspended for non payment of contributions, and 7 had left by clearance, leaving an increase during the year of 21 members. During the evening addresses weae successively delivered by Messrs Little (H.A.C.8.5.) Heighway, (I.O.O.F.)andßro. Cornis, (A.O.F. Thames) and between the words several jjgsoDga and danoea were given and applauded. Mrs Auger sang a ballad, and Mr D. Bertie danced a sailor's hornpipe in good style. Mr Charles Harding, the popular singer, who is ever ready at every entertainment with a song, gave the " Gallants of England," in capital style, and the " Vagabond," in answer to an encore. At the close of the programme the chairman and singers made way for the social dance which was kept up with much spirit until the morning.

"THE STAGE AND ACTORS."

Mr G. "W. Collier will appear this evening at the City Hall in his new character of publio instructor. The theme of the discourse is '• Stage and Actors," Mid i! judiciously handled might be turned to advantage. The subject of itself oancot possibly bo monotonous; butj in order to due variation, songs will be given by Miss Lizzie Morgan, the eminent vocalist, Miss Teague, one of our best local amateur Binders, and by others who have volunteered to fill up intervening pauses with seemly mu3io. GRAFTON WESLEY AN SOIREE. The annual soiree in connection with Grafton Road Wesleyan Sunday-school is announced for this evening at half-past sis o'clock. C. J. Stone, Esq, has promised to take the chair. Addresses will be delivered by Eevs Wm Kirk, Thomas Buddie, and W. J. Willliams. THE ROYAL MARIONETTES. The evening was most unfavourable for public amusements, as persons generally were unwilling to leave the comforts of home in quest of pleasure through the rain. Still a goodly number sought the theatre for the express purpose of seeing the clever performances of Messrs McDonough and Earnshaw's fraternity of fairy people, who danced and capered as though possessed of intelligence and moved by magic wires. The programme was the same as on tho pre vious evening, and represented with the same faith fulness of scene and character. The simple ballad of the •' Babes in the Wood" was prettily illustrated, and the touching scene in the wood was felt by several females in the pit, as their eyes evidenced in dewy drops which shone like the star of eve. Ihe olden tale ol "Red Riding Hood," with its beautiful scenery, followed, and tho transformation sc^ne was elegantly represented. The programme W JU be "Peated. tliis evening,

MOUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. wJi ea Tjm 4? li ncF as d entertalnment in aid of the mri ™t >? + St nds7 schnol took place la3t evening, snd notwithstanding the wet, a goodly assemblage was brought together, This little school, through the instrumentality of Messrs Ewintrton, Wells a_d others, is doing a groat deal of good in the locality, mnvMeTJ es enc°ur, iSement. * plentiful tea was provided by several ladles associated with the eood ™ '£ niL after tea> the meeting commenced, With *cv MrCoinford in the clnir. The rev gentleman spoke on the advances of Siudsy school and their ll apP-£-!ifluences on the children ; he also vindicated the Bible from the insiduous attacks of modem thmfcers who had however, failed in their efforts to impugn its divine authority. The speaker concluded hy referring to the sin fulness of little fins, shewing that great, results, both in cool and evil, spring from very small sources. Mr "Ewington followed, with ene hl? atl active speeches, interspersed with anecdote, and h"Jd up lessons of perseverance to teachers Mr Hamcul Wells, fallowed in a speech of anticipation anrt promised the children another t»a-meeting at tho end of JuDe, when he hoped to have something pleas ant to say to them, The number of scholars on the hocks was eighty and the average attendance about nrty. The Echod sang several hymes during tne evening, such as " Hark, the Vesper hymn," "Ope the Door," " Saviour and Friend," and'Koble's beau tiful evening hymn, "Sun of my Soul."

QUEES-STREET.

BY JOUST ILACKMAN,

To and fro. to and fro, Pass tho husf multitude; Some who joy ana gladness know. Some whose hcaits are filled with woe ; On they «omo, and on they go, Busy, bustling multitude! On they glido, on they trlidoj Ever restless multitude I Heaving, swelling, Hive the tttle— "What strange thoughts those bosoms Lido, Each from PAch, thcugh side by side— Mixed, and mazy multitude ! Could I gharo, cotild I share Day dreams with that multitude ! All those secret sorrows tkero, "What a weight of woe to bear ! Whit a freight of joy and care, Bear that mystic multitude !

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY.

TnM examination of candidates for the Scholarships offered { by the New Zealand University commenced yesterday under the superintendence of Dr Kidd, at the Pro vincial Chambers. There are two candidates for the Junior Scholarship, viz., L. K. Burton (Parnell Grammar School) and Wilfred Pereival(KevP. Mnaon's Academy, Newton), who has chosen Latin, Greek, French, English, and History, as tho subjects of examination.

The other fWe young people who are under going examination are up for their second ordeal for Senior Scholarships. These are Miss Kate M. Edgar, Masters Haultain, J. A. King, W. St Clair Tisdal, B. H. Reid, all being pupils of the Auckland College and Grammar School.

Sporting.

THE RACK BETWTSWN HEWITT AND

DAVIS

The Qeelong Advertiser, on the authority of a gentleDmu from Sydney, states that Hewitt, in his face with StoDe Davis, strained a sinew which, no doubt, affected his running with Watson. The Advertiser adds :—" Davis was heavily backed to win by a circus com pany with whom he had been travelling in America where he beat all comers. The company was cleaned out, the clown could not raise a laugh during the evening performance after tho race, and the acrobats had had such a knock down blow that they could not 'tumble.' Never were a number of men more demoralised by a defeat; the shock Was too great for their nerves as well as their pockets."

ROBERTS, JUN, AND W. COOK.

Previous to his departure for Australia, the champion has been playing entertainment matches throughout the provinces with his old opponent, W. Cook, and a brief report of their doings last week is appended, from the London S2)ortsman : — On Tuesday, 14th March, they played at Saltburn-on-Sea, when Cook won two games of 500 up, the first by 205 points and the second by 104. On Wednesday they met at the Wellington Hotel, Bochdale to play 1000 up on a new table of Burrougb.es and Watts. Shortly after the start Cook made a spot hazard break of 181, which made his total 294 against 68, but Roberts soon warmed to his work with a run of 104, which he followed up with 100. Game- Cook, 374, Eoberts 477. At 431 Cook got well set at his favorite stroke, and made the enormous break of 483 in less than half an hour, and eventually Cook's score was 907 against 759. Here Eoberts took up his cue, and with a break of 243 he won an exciting game by three points. At Greatbrldgo, Stafford shire, on Thursday, lioberts boat Cook by 244, the champion's best break being IGG, while Cook made 203.

Mr Buckland's mare Mystery has been matched against the well known hurdle racer Gladstone to run one mile on the ilat, nine stone up on each, for £50 a side. The match is to come off, if possible, on the same day as the Club races.

A B C D E P at tho City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo mical Floorcloth.

Lino_eusi, 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 " Hollowayand 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 3a 4d, 3s 9d, 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 Kngs from 5s lid to 18a 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 GarUck's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test them.—City Hall, Queen-street.

'DBS iflWlim BfAB, W^DKESBILir, MAY U t im



W" ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Mrs Waymouth, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. ■ WANTED to Sell, a Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, in good working order, for £25; a week's trial given.—W. L. Roth. Cheap Bedding and Farniture Warehouse, Victoria-street East, near the Greyhound Hotel. AJSTED, a proficient Boot Ma chinist.—Jones and Co., High-street, near the Police Court WANTED, situation as Housekeeper or first-class Housemaid, by a thoroughly competent person.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland sfteet. TIT ANTED, for Napier, two Coopers; TT 10a per day; constant work; passage money advanced.—Apply immediately to S. Carter, Diokens- Btroet, Napier. \ S 7" ANTED to Sell, 60 to 100 North VV Shore Ferry Company's Shares.—Apply, Btating price, to ABC, at this oifice. ANTED, Apprentices to the ■ Dressmaking and Machineing.—Miss Lock wood, next Mr Wilson's, Baker, Grey-street. ANTED, intending Purchasers of Fruit and Shelter Trees to inspect L. H. Green's stock of fruit and Shelter Trees at Seafield View Nursery, or in the MarKet House every Satur day. ANTED, for an Hotel in the country, a stout Boy-Apply Friday next, between 0 and 11, at Mrs tenry, Registry Oflice, Shortlandstreet W ANTED, a Carpenter for the * * Bay of Islands—M Levy and Co. ANTED, for the country, a Man who thoroughly understands Fellmongery. —Apply to J. F. bUwart, Shortland-street, next City Club Hotel- ANTED to S3LL (cheap), a good four-roomed Cottage at Mount EBen*-"VV Flood, Exchange,



WANTED, Furnished Apartments, four or five rormf, or a Cottage furnisher1, for the winter.—Apply by letter to " E," Star Office. TO BAKERS.—Wanted a situation aa Improver to Baking business.—Address by letter NL, Newton Post-office. "ANTED, a first-class Waiter; certificate of character required ; married man preferred —Arply Star office. ANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required —Apply between 10 a m and lpmto Mrs Hine«, M nukau Road, Pimell ASHING MACHINES, new Patent Koyal, to be seen st work every day at W. C. Dennes's Great Central Sewing and Wash ing Machines Depot, Queen-streot. ANTED Known, that F. J. Ben nett's Drapery Temporary Premises may be found at Dennes's late Machine Shop, next the Albert Hotel, where he is now selling his Salvage Stock from the late Fire, at an immense reduction, prior to his removing to those more commodious premises known as Baird's Machine Depot. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater lload. 'ANTED KNOWN, L H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniforce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plant 3, Camellias, Azaleas, and Masrnolfes, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Greon hfitiso Plant!;. Fruit Trees, &a, &a, at Seaneld View Kursery, or in tho Market House evory Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. A N T W~ D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that tho Timlwugnerl has jrißt roceivod a very nnnerinr lot of Saddles, which ho Is selling at 553. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, Gs. Cd. each; by far tho befit value in Auckland. All othor (roods proportionately cheap. Savo the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Mauu acturer. Quppn-street, ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astrnishing low prices :—Ship Dumps, Is \9 lf> ; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass "Work, Is fid $ Jb; Iron Castings, Sash Wciprhts, 15s qa owt; Fire Bars, lGs $ cwt; Sbip Castings of every description, "Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and singlo purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metalß, all proportiona tely cheap at .T, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. TTTT ANTED KNOWN, that Henry » * Prohert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Gonnral House*) Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of Eni?liHh and American Chairs, which he is offering very choap. Gond Sound Chair at 4a. 4s Cd, 6s, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money relumed. B&~ Note tho address :—Tho Cheap Furniture. Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite tho Post-office, Shortland-street. WANTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinist, MaPf.fMd'S Bnildinga, Albert strccit, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pi o vincp. AH work Guaranteed of boßt materials and quality and lowest remnnerativeJcharge. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's AfjßT>ey, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Hiph-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. RcpMrs to all machines properly done. Steam Giwges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED" KNOWN, that D. GOLDJE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbor and other Building Materials, including Snshes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timbor, House Blocks, Popts, Rails, HarflWoort Fcllofs, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c, faj., at the lowest market price, at his Yards,. Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN that J.MORRTSON is prepared to oxeonte all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.- Address Newton Road. W~~ANTED~KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. AH orders attended to with despatch ANTED, Buyers for New Season Venus Cavnndish Tobacco, Roal Virginia Tens at 4s per 1b ; Cut Tobacco, tho choicest of the season ; fine four-year-old Cigars, three for Is New Soason Teas, from 2s to 3s Od per 1b ; finest Indian Pekoe Congou, 4s 6d per lb, 12 bs net weisrht ; good useful tea, warranted sound for 235, for my 3b Tcs, which I rec tnmtnd a3 possessing flavour without weakness, and strength without eoarsonesa; things seldom attained. Van Houtou's Cocoa. Fresh Butter (finest quality); Potted Butter, Is 4d ; Canterbury Bicon, Finest Wairoa Checso, Superfine Flour, best Potatoes and Onions on hand, and for sale, at Lowest O.ish Prices.—F. Whitehoad, TaaSDealer and Tobac conist, Victoria-street. WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone Into the Timber Trade, and although tliero is now more competition than when they patronised mo, in 1801, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to BO feet long, aIBO Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At,present on hand:—Broad Boarda up to 80 in. wideband every nizc of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building. KOBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Brtakwater Road. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tbo numbers Ifandßomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and otber Binding done in best BtyIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Rulor and Account-Boole Manufacturer, next door to tho Evening Stab Oflice, Wyndhain streer. fe T7CKLAND KACING CLUB. The EACES are POSTPONED until SATURDAY the 27th instant, in accordance with Rule 25, of the Club. W, PEKOIVAL, Secretary. GOOD Saddle Horse for hire day of Races.—Apply Domain SJables, Aberorombio atreet. ' LOST, between Wellington-street and Ponsonby, a Purso containing money, card of address, and eardrops. On bringing it to this office tha finder will be rewarded. BOARD and Residence, suitable for gentlemen in twiness, within easy distance of central part of city.—Enquire at this office. R. PY CROFT, Assistant~Master, City West No. 2, prepares Candidates for Education Board Certificates, and for Legsi and Civil Service Examinations. Hours of attendance (at tho School) :—Wednesday and Fiiday, 7 0 p.m.; Saturday, 10.12 a.m. npO LET, with immediate possession, J_ at Remuera, a good Bix-roomed Residence, a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Station.— Apply to J. M.Lennox, Queen-strebt; or to Mr James Rntheford, Remuera. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, two Cottages, beautifully situated, within throe minutes walk, from Devonport Wharf.—Apply to R. and R. Dnder. TO LET, a six-roomed Cottage and Stable in Symonds-street, near the Wynyard Arms Hotel.—For particulars apply at this office. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Parnell; rent, Bs.—Apply at this office. nhO LET, that commodious Shop J lately occupied by Oook end Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises, __ TO LET, a Bouse in Alten Road, containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Co'.eman, at J. Copgrave and Co.'s. ■pq-ORTH SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport HUH, erected by the late D. Burn, Esq. having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply E. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents. FOR SALE, the Lease a first-class Hotel, doing a large business in the city. Only principals dealt with For further particulars apply to H. Partington, Estate Agent, 67, Queen-street. OR SALE, three pens of~lrsT claS3 Game Fowls, bred from imported stock, by Mr Carter, Whau—G- Clarke, 20, City Market ibIRE! "Fire!! Fire !!! — Water JP Tanks and Fireproof Safes on Sale. E. & H. 13 A ACS, ALMERSTON GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the Second) of Sixpence p«r Share haß this aay been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, Kapanga Road, CoromandeL on. or before the 10th day of June, 1876. J. H. HARBISON, Secretary. Registered Office of the Company: Kapanga Boad, Coromandol, May _0,1876s



AUCKLAND ATHEMUM AND MASONIC HALL. All interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who may be willing to join as Annual Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One Guinea per annum, are requested to send their names and addresees to Captain Burton, at the office of Afr W, J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. EING Queen's Birthday, I will give away to any party recouping me the cost of this advertisement, a very beautiful Pair of Cold Earrings.—T. B. Bannaford, Queen-street, opposite Firebell. __. . TTfJLLIAM WILS6I, Respectfully Invite Attention to his Large akd Well-assorted Stock of NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST LANDED, Ex Bjrodick Castle & Edinburgh ..CABTiiB> In Every Department will be Founb a. LAEGE VARIETY OF NEW SEASONABLE GOODS, COMPRISING TEE NEW DRES-S MATERIALS IN" EVERY FASHIONABLE TEXTURE. JB3T THE LATEST STYLES -©ft IS MILLINERY, BONNETS, TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS. as- NEW -©a MILLINERY MATERIALS, STRAW AND FELT HATS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ETC. *y NEW SHAWLS, ' JACKETS, MANTLES, TABILERS, ETC. WILLIAM WILSON, GENERAL DRAPER AND IMPORTER, 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND; AND AT POLLEN-STREET, Thames. DRESSMAKING conducted on tho Premises with Punctuality and Economy. mlfE PARTNERSHIP hitherto j existing between T. W. ERMirnoinjE, F. Peossbb, and T. Cuing, as "Wholeialo Druggists and General Merchants, eipired by effluxlon of time on tho 29th February, 1870. The business from that date, and in futttre, will be carried on as heretofore by T. W. Kompthoxne, B. Proaser, A. Felton, and P. S. Grfpiwade, in qo partnetthlp, under the style pf KEMPTHOENE, PROSBEE, & CO, at Dunedin and AucWond, and at "Wdlington as FELTON, GRIHVADE, & GQ. The new Firm will receive all outstanding Accounts and discharge all Liabilities of the former Partner ship. (Signed) SHOMAB W. KEMPEHOBN®, E. PROSSEB, THOMAS CfllNjG. Witness—Thomas Ansei*. Dunedin, Bth May, 1876. •ryriLNE AND riHOYCE, Lately Tbading undbb the Title Gb Mi & C. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE £HOTffIBNTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, IN AIIII THB NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STILES FROM THB LONDON} PABIS, AND VIEHNa. MAK&fclp. The following are a few specialities :— NEW PAKIS MILLINEHY STRAW and FELT HATS FEATHERS, Flowers, Torquoise, Satins, &c. JACKETS In Real Sealskin JACKETS, in Imitation Sealskin, Velvet, Mate lasse, Cloth, &c. MANTLES, Cuirasse and Tab Hers WATERPROOFS, in Ladies' Child's, arid Maids* *-• SHAWLS, Hyde Paris, Palh'uma SKIRTS, in Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaoa, #« COSTUMES, in Ladies' and Childrena* SILKS, Black and Colored DRESS GOOD 3, a large Variety, in all the newest styles and shades B4.LL DRESSES ready mafle FURS and Fur Trimmings FRINGES and Trimmings for Dresses, Mantles, &c. 1 WOOL GOODS, large variety UNDERCLOTHING, Baby Linen, &o. CORSETS, in Ladies'and Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. UMBRELL&S, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. BLANKETS, White and Coloured RUGS, Flannels. Quilts, Calicoes, Shhtings, &o. JACKETS and MANTLE CLOTHS, in Satarra, Beaver, Deerakin, Lambskin, Waterproof Tweed, &c. SHIRTS, in White and Crimean; Undershirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, &o. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly etcemited. MILNJE AND CHOYOE, (Lately{trading as M.[and C. Milne), OHEAPSIDE HOUSE, : 222 & 224, Queen-stxeet, Auckland, j



rpo BUILDERS. Tenders are invitea to 31st instant, for erecting a Villa P»esidence, Ponsonby. T. B CAMERON, Architect, High-street. "Waste Lands Office, Auckland, May 11,1876. HPENDERR in writing will be received I at this office until 12 o'clock uoon on MON DAY, 12th June next, for the right to dig for, and remnvo Kaari Gum, for a period of two years, at a premium or foregift, on and from the Hnkeromii Block, situate in the Hay of Islands District, and containing by admeasurement 19,500 acres. Tho highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. D. A. TOLE, Waste Lands Commissioner. npo CABPENTEES AND BUILDEBS Tenders will be received until noon of the 25th instant, for sundry works at the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. rjn~o C A R:P ENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 27th instant for Raising a Wood Buildiug, and other repairs. J. FINLAY, Corner of West Quctn and Chapol-streete. JgHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POKTER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE AIMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to tliolr Btock of DQTJBLTS and SINGLE - BABREL MT' .-. LOADING GtfNS Do do do Breech do , I Curtis and Harvey's, and Hall's Kporting Powcora / Mey's Central-fire Percussion Caps ' Do Vln and Central-fin; Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker, and Co's Patent Shot, in 101b and 281b bags Machine for Filling and Re-cappiug Cartridgoaj Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for tha Sportsman. QUEEN AND lIIG H-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. A MERTOAN KUBBER STAMP JOL COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Tho anovo Company having erected new and im proved Machinery sinco the lat.e fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in firfct-claps style, and at most reasonable rates. .Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices, &c, to be obtained on application to tho Publisher, Star Office HENRY BRETT, Agent for A.JJ.S. Co. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. THURSDAY, MAY 25. Trains from Auckland for Ellerslio Races at 12.0 and 12.30 p.m. Return at 4.10 and 4.48 p.m. By order. A. V. MA.CDOXALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS.—Down Tracts. ITU 5 7 9 ll 13 15 17 a.m a.m. a.m a.m. p.m p.mp.mp.nipm Ack., d. .. 7. 0 9.11)11. 012. 0 2 0.1.15 5.15 .. Nowkt. .. 7.11 9 2511.1012 10 2.10 i. 26 5.25 ~ Rem'ra .. 7.17 9.H1 U.IC 1.2.16 2.16 4.32 5.31 .. Eller'lie .. 7.24 9.3S 11.23 12.23 2.23 4.40 5.88 .. P. Jet. 7.30 t7 20 12.27 2.27J4.44 5.42 6.36 One. a. 7.39 .. Vc4 11.36 12.36 2.3G .. 5.510.4 Ota., d. .. 7.41 4.57 .. .. Pap'toi .. 7.52 5. 7 .. .. *Manwa .. 8. 8 5.23 .. .. Papa'ra .. 8.2-1 5.40 .. .. "Ilunua .. 831 5.47 .. .. Dv .(« /8 3C : 5.52 .. ~ Dy- \d. " IS 44 6. 0 .. .. Puke'e .. 9.18 G. 34 .. .. •Buck. .. 927 6.43 .. .. Tuakau .. 9.38 6.5-1 .. .. *Pokn. .. 10. 0 7.16 .. .. Mer., a. .. 10.12 .. .. \.. .. 7.28 .. ... Up Tbains. 2 4~6 I 8 [0 12 T* 18 20 a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. pmp. m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Mr. d. ~ .. 7. 0 .. .... .. 3.50 .. *Pok 7.12 4. 2 .. *Tku 7.34 4.24 .. *BUO 7.45 435 .. Puko .. .. 7.55 445 .. _ a. 8.28 5.18 .. Vy' d. •• " 8.36 5.26 .. *Hun .. .. 8.41 5.31 .. Papra ;; ;; 8.49 \*f Q .. •Mna .. .. 9. 5 5.56 .. Patoi .. .. 9.21 612 .. *Othu .. .. 0.31 0.23 .. Onha 7.19 8.25 .. 10.1512.30 2.17 4.34 .. 6.25 P. Jt. {7.288.8419.4310.2412.46^^^444^.85 116.84 Kller ' .. 8.:i3 9.47|10.2812,49 231 4.43 0.39 ~ 'Roma. .. 8.47 9.5G 10.3712.58 2.40 4.56 6.48 .. 'Newt. .. 8.5110 U;tO4l 1. 2 2.44 5. 0 f1.52 .. Aunk. ■■ 9 010.10|10.80 1.11 253 5.10 7 2.. I Change i'or Mercer and Intermediate Stations. ; t ClianKO for Onelmnga. || Change for Auckland. ' I STJ NDA YST—Do wk~Tbltnß. ~_ 1 3 5 a.m. p.m. p.m Auckland, dep !> 25 2.30 4.45 Newmarket 9.35 2.40 4.55 Bemuera 9.41 2.4G 5.1 Ellerslio 9.4S 2.53 5.8 Penrose Junction .. .. 9.82 2.57 5.12 Onehunga, ar 10.0 3.5 5.20 , Otalrauu Papatoitoi Up Trains. 2 14 6 a.m. p.m. p.m. Otahuhu Onehunga, dep. .. . 10.10 3.30 5.30 Penroso Junction.. .. 10.24 3.33 5.38 Ellerslio 10.28 3.42 5.42 Renruera .. .. <~ 10.37 5.51 5.51 Newmarket .. .. 10.41 3.55 5.55 Auckland, arr. ... .. 10.51 4.5 6.5 Note—Trains stop at Stations marked * by signa only. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to the Guard at the previous station. Passengers are requested not to enter or leave tho cars while in motion. Season and School Tickets issued to and from all stations, at very low rates. Apply to tho Manager. To ensure dispatch, Parcels should be booked ten minutes before the starting of the train. PRANK B. PASSMORE, Superintending Engineer for Constructed Railways. __ I A MER I CAN SEWING MAOHIJTEB. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I Bews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE la the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sfewin Machine ever invented.. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-Rtitch (alike on both Bides), haß a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to evory variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT BEGARD TO PBIOE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine A fair trial, in competition with other machines, we will have the preference. "With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guago, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete In box £i 10 "With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key .£8 Some thousands of these machines have now bf en sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to to numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five years. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, Ana of all Storekepers Throughout] the Colony. L. D, NATHAN & CO. SOLE AGENTS.]



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. JL J. E. McDonough, Manager. GKAND RE-OPENING FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY! A?nD TWO MID-DAT PERFORMANCES: TBIS AFTERNOON (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY), & SATURDAY, AT 2 30 P.M., In tiik Evkninq at 8 o'clock. ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF THE THE ROYAL MARIONETTES!! AT MILLION PCICES OF ADMISSION. Reserved Seats (at Upton & Co.'r), Dress Circle 4s Od Children „ „ „ „ .. 2s 6d Stalls „ „ „ „ .. 2s6d Children „ ~ ~ ~ .. lsGd Pit—One Shilling. | NEW PLAY TO-NIGHT! CHILDREN IN THE WOOD; on, A Mothkr's Prayer ! In'iTwo Acts and Six Tableaux! New Scenery! Tableau Ist—The Will. Tableau 2nd—The Broken Trust. Tableau 3rd—The Murder of the Children. Tableau 4th—Mother's Prayer. Tableau sth—Tho Vision. Tableau Oth—Ascension of tho Children. Angels ever Briijht and Fair. Grand Imposing Tableaux. Will also be performed, the Comic Fairy Pantomime, LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, Tiik Ciiakm of tiik Household. W Giving for our Last Week Double Attraction. At each Matinee Children will be presented with an ILLUSTRATED BOOK, containing tho Fairy Tale of LITTLE BED BIDING HOOD. Seats can be secured for the Queen's Birlhnight in advance, to avoid the rush in the cvoning. piTY HALL. QUEEN'S BIRTHNIGHT, THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, May 2t, MR. G. W. COLLIER Will deliver his Descriptive Essay on "THE STAGE AND ACTORS," Death of G. V. Brooke, &c. Miss Lizzie Morgan will also appear, Mid sing some of her choicest songs; also Miss Teaguo and other Voluuteers. ri H O B' A L HALL. Under Distikouisiikd Patronage. A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF TUE REPAIRS OF TUB HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTA.HUHU, wili be given on THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1876, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SAORED SELECTIONS 2nd Part—SECULAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Mußic. ' TICKETS, 2s Cd each; obtainable at Messrs. Up ton's, and J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, Auckland: and Mr. J. Hall, Otrihuhu. ,'.. A Late Train from Auckland to Ohentinga will be put on tho samo as on Saturday nights." a; Doora open at 7.30, to commence at-8.% JOSEPH Bi^WNE, jfilnductor. OOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AtitMLAND. 3 THE --:1| BLACK AND WHITE EXffIjSITION Will be held in the Aiiqkland Institute Btildinß on June 5, and followiag,(Jays. Exhibits received from May 25 to June 2, bot&aayg inclusive. Exhibitors must furnish full particulars with their work. Members of the Society'of Artists must produce their Tickets of Membership on admissson. • ;: J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-street. O COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. Persons desirous of obtaining a Supply of COPPER CO INAGE are requested to call at the Kvbning Star Office. p RATEETTL— COMFORTING. 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 ties of, well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortiiied with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in tho Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in Jib. and lib. Packets and Tins (not damage able iv tins) labelled thus:— JAMES EPPS k CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, ,48, THBEADHTSEDLE-STnEET, AND 170, PrCCADILLY ; Works : Euston Eoad, Camdon_Town, London. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BROWN-STREET, by Ponsonby Road. A WELL- SITUATED Allotment, havi't< 40 feet frontago. Pukekohe.—lo acres of Land, being Allotment No. 47, Subdivision of Section No. 3, R. ARTH UR, Aiictioneer.. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. EX S.S. 'HERO,' FROM SYDNEY. TH RU I T !!! FR U I T!! ! Jl To be Sold by Auction. R. ARTHUR. TO-MORROW. EX HERO, FROM SYDNEY. LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at half-past eleven o'clock, 40 cases Orangos 10 cases Apples. FRIDAY, MAY 26. POULTRY, PRODUCE, GROCERIES, FURNITURE. M. JONES AND CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms (late Arthur's Mart), on Friday, the 26th instant, at 11 a.m., Potatoes, Onions, Pig Feed, Fowl Wheat, Maize, Oats, Butter, Beef Poultry, Sporting Dogs, Retrievers Groceries, Box Tea, Flour, Sugar, Rice, Candles Soap, Furniture, Bedsteads and Bedding Chairs, Tables,. Meat Pafes, Couches, Pier Glasses, .Pictures, American Cooking: Stove, Portable Boiler, lot of sundries, etc., etc. THURSDAY, MAY 25. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE. KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at their Mart on Thursday, 25th lnst, at 11 o'clock. New and Seasonable Drapery, Clothing. &c. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, MAY 25. At Eleven o'clock. GEQ. wT^INNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Coin Exchange, on the above date, at 1] sharp, 240 CASES APPLE 9, comprising— Stone Pipping, Golden Russettß, Fonpariela New York Pippins, Golden Harvies, Nev Town Pippins, Nonpariel Kussett,\Ston' Pippins, &c., &c Terms at Sale,



THUESDAY, MAY 25. MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, WARD ROBE, CHEST DRAWERS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. At St. Geokge's Bay Road, Paknell. THE subscribers have received in structions from M. Morrison, Esq. (who is leaving the colouj), to sell at his residence, ParnelJ, , on Thursday next at 11 o'clock, His Household Furniture, comprising Mahogany Sideboard, six Dining Chairs, Dining Table and Cover, Ilair-Bcatrd Rocking Chair, Kerosene Lampc, Oil Painling, Aneroid Barometer, Fender and Irons, Carpets, Oilcloth, Cut Olassware; Donble Iron Bedstead, Hair Mattrass, Pal!'L.Pße^'' two Military Oliests Drawers, Handsome Ward robe, Matting, Kauri Chest Drawers, Stretchers, Wool Mattiasses, Kitchen Utensils, &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THUESDAY, JUNE 1. EXTENSIVE CLEARING - OUT SALE OF A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] MESSES. WILLIAMS AND GO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & F. ISAACS to ecU, bypublio auction, on their premises, at the corner of Fort and Queen-streets, on Ihurßday next, June 1, at 11 6'clook, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE 01? 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 ~ , : -Q Lamps, Cloths Compasses, Tents Muntz Metal, Wiro Rope Corper another Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags , , Cork Fenders, Bunting Composition Dumps, Steering Wheels j Horse SHngß, Oakum Felt, Nautical Works Ana Goods of every class pertaining to the Ship Chandlery Business, together with the Fittings and LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, That USEFUL AND WELL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY* BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRIBTINA, 1 COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE EUWDRED AND TEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending purchasers Is partJotl lariy called, no! only to the extensive connection thlfl business has acquired through the number of years it has "been" established, but also to the favourable-,? position of the premises, and the well-assorted stoefc ? Buitablo for any market, which will be sold ontirely WITHOUT RESERVE. E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. . THURSDAY, MAY 25. , . ,• HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS, SY MO NDS-STREET. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instiuctions from Captain Jackson to Bell by auction, at his residence.Symonds-strcet, near the Wynyard Arms Hotel, at 11 o'clock, . . ■.;•//! The whole of his Household Furniture and Effects consisting of Drawingroom Suite in green damask, Magnificent Trichord Pianoforte by Zeigler (new) in rosewood. Easy Chairs, Pier Glass, Cry tal-Ciock, Ornaments, Pictures, Books, ' Lives of tlic British Admirals, National Encyclo - , pedla, Imperial Dictionary and Universal Bio-. ■ raphy, Sewing Machine in good order (Little , Wanner), Green Damask Curtains, Tapestry, Carpet, Fender and Kira Irons, Bedroom Furni ture Iron Beadstcads. Hair and JB"lax Matrasses, Chest of Drawers, Toilet Services, Baths, &o, Cooking and Kitchen Utensils, &c, ' MONDAY, MAY 2D. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, BRIGHTON ROAD, PAEKELL. fTTHE subscribers, have- received in- JL structions to Beil by public anction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 29th instant, at 1? o'clock, That commodious Family Residence, situated on tha Brighton Boad, oppofite the property of 8., G. Wood, Esq., containing seven rooms, -well- Ai - finished throughout, and erected on aa allot ment having 100 feet frontage to the Brighton. Road, by a depth of 200 feet, planted with. ornamental and fruit trees; the whole af lately occupied by Mr J. H. Booker. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 25. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENT, ONEHUNGA. ffiEra 'subscribers "have received in^ ' JL structions/to sell, at the Land Mart, jp or t -stre on Thursday, 25th instant, at,ton o'clock, 8 Allotment 9, Section 30,' Village'of Onehunga, OOn« ; taining one acre, more or less. | SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. _ MONDAY, MAY 29. --■——; BY OBDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF :•'./. THE SUPREME COURT. BEESON'S ISLAND, OOEOMANDEL. :VVj THE subscribers have received in* ;; structfons from the Registrar of the Suprema [■". '.', Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to sell by v:' pnblic auction, at the Land Mart, Fort^Btreet, on Monday, 29th instant, - ■'• ■ ■' - All that Parcel of Land in the Province of Auok : ' land, situate in Queen's County, containing 385 acres, more or less, bounded by the Coro mand«l Harbour, the Whenna Kurd Passage : , ■ j and the Sea, and known as Beeson's Island, with the improvements thereon. <,--^ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , cUJ Auctioneers. ; THURSDAY, MAY 25, NOON. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, SHOP AND BAKEHOUSE, COTTAGES, &c, BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE MR. MARCH. -••' iM R. A R T H U R l' HAS been favoured with instructions'. :> from the Trustees of the late Mr March, to sell by auction, at his mart, Queen street, on Thurs day, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, KARANGAHAPE ROAD.—That well-built Baker's Shop and Resi donee, together with the large free-:,', hold allotment on which it 1h built, now in the ;,' occupation of Mr Phillips. There 1b also a good ..', Bakehouse and Oven In first-class condition. EAST-BTREET,-T-One Double Cottage and three Single Cotiages. with the freehold allotments on which they are built. """■ : 80 acres Land in the Parish of Kaiwaka. 3 Shares in the Tokatea Gold Mining Gompafiy.^-i Further particulars can be obtained from tli® A nctioneer.