, t jj ere were several new arrivals, ibfl „ ?jj, erß the celebrated lecturer, Thomas a"d wife and *our gentlemen Kfn» ii'icoiP- M *c all st°pped at ♦Kaine boarding-house, we soon fraternized J ■creed to compare notes. Saturday ■ ht came and another seance, in which the ■ ta of a friend and my cousin came out atnral and life-like I was dumbfounded. The figures were very similar and even the Movements were familiar Ihe light being » n dim to discern the features, I could not Identify them positively. They came * ward and severally shook hands with me, A I will jul-b rem&rk here, tbe lithfc ia Says too dim to swear to the indentity of v one You must understand they came °nt separately and at different times ; other lirits came out and we were all mystified This seance was muoh better than the former nne Before leaving, the gentlemen from Pana made arrangements for a private seance nn Sunday morning. I asked and obtained Permission to make one of the number. Sunday morning came, bright and beautiful, and we repaired to the seance-room, from ff bich tbe light of day is perfectly excluded. There being very few of us we were able to sit \TRP.Y NEAR THE CABINET. Almost the first spirit to appear was my wife. She came forward and shook hands. I asked her if she would not embrace me. Afterreturning to the cabinet for more power B he came forward, put her arm about my neck and kissed me, and I felt her warm breath fanning my cheek. " Tell it not in Gath." If my wife should find it out! Oh !!! I was very much affected and shed tears copiously (?) which greatly endeared me to the medium and general manager, who ever after figura tively took me to their bosoms. Other spirits appeared, but were not recognized. After the seance the otheis privately expressed themselves dissatisfied, and I suggested, as the medium had all of tbe conditions on her side, we Bhould secretly impose conditions of onr own, so then we—T. H. McCoy, Captain S P. Mooney, D. F. Overholt, Dr. L. D. Higgins of Pana, and myself— entered into a conspiracy to detect the medium. We re paired to a drug store and purchased some lampblack. At night we severally put a small package in our pockets and repaired to the seance hall which was now situated in an upper room, to accomodate the large audience that had assembled. I, as almost one of the elect, was given a prominent seat in front, and tbe others were seated near. Our object in procuring tbe lampblack was to well blacken our fingers, and, as the spirits were good, sociable souls, fond of hand-shaking, they would necessarily take a portion of tbe black, and we should easily see who was per sonating or playing spirits. We determined if, after the show, the medium could show " white and unspotted" hands, to then and there avow our belief in spiritualism, and humbly ask the spirits' pardon. Ie was a very fine night for manifestations, so they said, and it was not long before "Belle," one of the mediums controls, came out and perambulated the stage, shaking hands with the old chiefs I solicited the honor of a shake ; I was honored, and gave her the best I had in the box, and sat down quaking in my boots at the great cri_2e I had done. Others soon came out, and, at each hand Bhake, I

GAVE THEM A RENEWED DOSE,

So soon as the lights were turned np I mounted the platform and approached the medium, who I found rubbing her eyes, the transition from darkness to light being too great for her. I asked her to please show me her hand. She mechanically put it forth, and I found it as blaak as the ace of spades. Great heavens ! how that woman looked. I sincerely pitied her and told her Bhe had better hide her hands and make a hasty exit. Before she could act on the suggestion others had seen her hands and it was too late. There was the greatest ex citement among the faithful. Some of the jealous ones even tried to explain how the spirits being materialized from the medium's organism would necessarily impart to her what they receive; bnt to my mind this was too transparent. It soon became too warm, so we, the guilty ones, left, nor stood upon the order of our going, but quietly slipped out of the door. When the conspirators had gath ered together in the boarding-house there waa an uproarious time. Mr Foster, coming in, even had the hardihood to say the medium was not guilty ; tbat the spirit had blacked her hands. When I related.my previous ex perience with her he visibly weakened, and I have no doubt he now marks her down a fraud. So ends my investigation of the phenomena of spiritualism. lam thoroughly disgusted with the whole subject. You know my previous experience of Mrs Kegwin, Mrs Hollis and others, and I now unhesitat ingly denounce the whole thing as a cheat and a fraud of tbe darkest dye, and cling to the only true philosophy of " One God aDd the universal brotherhood of man." This is my creed from this time henceforth and for ever. I hope you will profit by my experience which has been obtained after years of patient investigation, and a considerable outlay of time and money. As to what should be done with Bucti characters I do not say, certainly something, os they are leading many souls astray, and ruining them for time and eternity. Ever yours with respect.

"ROMEO AND JULIET."

The Prince of Wales Theatre was ouened last even ing, under the lesseeship of Mr Lawrence, with the M-versally known play of " Romeo and Juliet," a play wbloh retains the same freshness and poetic beauty as it possessed for our noble ancestors (not according to Darwiu) nearly three centuries ago. "Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the best known of all the dramas of Shakespeare, as the lovers ef the poet, Irne types of human nature in the budding age, have been presented in every town and city where an available pl.ee could be found in the civilised world. Thf>_ house was well patronised by an admiring audience, possibly as much on account of the re appearance of the favourite actress, Miss Carry George, M for love of Romeo. Mis;. George was greeted with rapturous applause, and at the close of several acts of the play this lady was favoured with showers of bonqnets from various parts of the house. Mis» Carry George represented Juliet in a manner which com manded the close attention and approbation of the whole house. Her representation was graceful, life like, and consequently natural Mr Collier repre »ented Romeo wiih much ability, and the garden scene was an unquestioned success. Mr Collier's beating and address to the lady on the balcony in the Bti.l moonlight was a good piece of acting. Mr Law rence undertook the character of Mercutio, and his rendering, as it was sure to be. was a complete success. Mr Charles Seatle as the Friar, was a care fal plotnre, exhibited by one whose experience and capabilities admitted not of failure, but rather of certain success. Mrs Searle's Nurse was true to the "tier, with all the personal peculiarities of that Peculiar, but at certain times, necessary individual in Wmost every home. Mr Tom Burton evidenced a Rood knowledge of Capulot, as his portrait proved. OyfortunatiOy for those of the audience who were ""tent upon the progress of "Remeo and Juliet," a number of sailors, overcome prob.bly by "Loves "Mg Bream," er too much of the toddy, became Wi restless, and created such a disturbance in tbe Pit, that the voices of the actors could not possibly be beard above the naval din. In truth to proceed was 7}™*e* impossibility unless Jack would be quiet. At tbii Juncture Mr Charles Searle came forward and appealed with soothing eloquence to tbe manly •JWpathies of the sailors, who, after much persuasion, TOgOled to a calm. The subsequent piece was entitled ' The Captain's not Amies," which created an Immense amount of fun and merriment. In this "westing farce Miss Lizzie Morgan took a promi "eut part. "We notice that the bill of fare for this JVening Includes the clever performance "The UHsmey Corner," and the classical comedy of s Catherine and Petruchio."

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

From our own Corresnondent.) This day. The native meeting commences this after Boon.

s ,2pzß Bdwa 18 grains of fine sample of coarse Creeb wash gold was banked to-day from the north cf Tapu Creek. The Old Whau tribute crushed 16 tons for wm 16dwts 12 grains.

ti^iTairua Prospectors' G.MCo. ~.,.. '. .jljie oqttei Coralie has landed the machin ery for large battery at Tairua, and it is now

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Tbe Union Beach have 202 lbs. of splendid specimens on hand, and more showing in several parts of the mine. The Inspector of Miner's Plights is down here, and there is likely to be a few cases for the warden.

The Bank of New Zealand and National Bank decline to give the returns of gold logtdfor the month. The returns given iv the Cross is not correct. I have ascertained the correct amount by outside enquiry, and find it to be 2,546 ounces.

HAMILTON.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Great preparations are being made for the approaching visit of the Governor and Sir Donald McLean, Native Minister, who will be welcomed by Europeans and natives.

HOKIANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day

Arrival of the Queen

The schooner Queen arrived at the Heads on Sunday laßt. Great c. isappointment ia felt at the Gover nor not coming over.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day,

Mr Rolleston

The Times this morning denies on autho rity tho leporttbafcMr Kolleston intended to. accept the appointment of Under-Secre tary for Education after next session.

Extensive land sales still continue. The amount received for land on Monday was £7726, and yesterday 13,498. The valuation of rateable property in Christchuich for the present year is £147,104.

DUNEDIN.

|Ter Press Telegram Agency.] Tuesday,

The Waste Land Board today refused three applications for one thousand acres each for the purchase of portions of cancelled runs, holding that the land is not open for sale. A proclamation will appear in this day's Gazette placing the former holders of the cancelled runs in the position they were in before the cancellation.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

Mr Fitzherbert Accepts the Speaker ship.

The Times says that Mr Fitzherbert after consulting his political friends, has signified his willingness to accept the position of Speaker, and his sense tbat it has been offered in a manner alike honorable to him self and the Government.

Stoppage of Immigration.

The Agent-General reports in despatches received yesterday, that no further immi grants from the continent will be despatched excepting in some few cases where it is necessary to fulfil existing engagements. Sailed Wellington for Nelson and Nmth at noon. Passengers : Mr and Mrs Wallace, Misses Potts, Creighton, Petherbridge, Messrs Adams, Pauling, Potts (2), Solomon, Donald, 15 original.

NELSON.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

The Case Queen v. Millar.

In the case Queen v. Millar the defendant's reply to the indictment "Guilty or not guilty ?" was exceedingly characteristic of the man. "Not guilty, inasmuch as that I have never knowingly or designedly de frauded any man of a single shilling officially or personally during a long professional career of fifty years." A unanimous verdict of triumphant acquittal was returned by a special jury after only five minutes considera tion. Millar's case was denounced by his counsel as a persecution under pretence of a prosecution. Eumor says that an action is pending for £25,000 damages.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

In the Supreme Court yesterday, the case of Millar, late Provincial Engineer, charged with obtaining money under false pretences, lasted all day nntil'nine at night, when the jury, after a few minutes consideration, re turned a verdict of not guilty.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thia day,

Sailed : May Queen, ship, with a cargo of wool, wheat, and tallow, valued at £70,755.

WAIKATO LAND SALE.

A large sale of Waikato lands was held to day at the Lands Office, Supreme Court. Land in Tauranga averaged £24 per allot ment ; in Opotiki, from £8 to £10 ; Pokeno, £5 to £10 ; Hamilton East and West, from £20 to £35; Village of Taupiri, £10; Te Awamutu, £100 to £105 ; Opotiki, £17 ; Opaheke, £20 to £60 ; Tuakau £33 to £35; Pukekohe, £20 to £57; Otau, £40 ; Waipipi, £7 to £90; Whanga marino, £64 to £80.

" Alex " wishes to know the origin of the saying " Nine tailors make a man " which his Queen-street tailor is unable to furnish. The story has been recorded as follows and we believe will be found in one of the earlier volumes of "Notes and Queries." In the year 1742 a poor boy named John Smith, applied at a fashionable West-end tailor's shop, leading from Oxford-street into Man chester square, for assistance in one way or other, he was an orphan, be said, and willing to work. In that shop nine tailors were at work, and, being struck with the boy's forlorn and honest appearance, they con tributed nine shillings for the relief of the poor stranger-boy. The little fellow was very joyous on the receipt of so much money, and with this capital be purchased fruit which he retailed in the street at a profit. Years rolled on and the boy became a man, and as the result of his industry wealth and honour smiled upon him, and John Smith, was the great fruiterer of West End. John Smith at length retired from business in favor of John Smith the younger, but instead of applying to the Col lege of Heraldry for his crest, he painted on the panel of his carriage the well-known motto "Nine tailors make a man."

At the final meeting of creditors to-day in Mr Macfarlane's offices, in the estate of Mr O. Smallfield, the bankrupt received his discharge.

A letter signed Robert Workman, John Gibbons, and J. L. Bagnall appears in the Thames Advertiser with reference to the statement that Sir Donald McLean gave £250 towards tbe expenses of Sir Julius Vogel's candidature for the Thames. The communication is intended to be accepted as a contradiction, but is really nothing of the kind. Messrs. Workmen and Co. say that "Ithe supporters of Sir Julius Vogel found the money and not the Ministers. The Otago Daily Times, in which the state ment appeared, did not say that Ministers gave the money, but that Sir Donald McLean, meaning of course in his private capacity, did; and this is the point which we should .like to see Mr Workman and his friends applyJjhemselveß to.

HE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—buyers, £17 5s '■ buyers, £17 2a Cd; s.llers, £17 ss. National Banks- Buyers, 75s Colonial Bank - 30s; buyers, 303. South British Insurance— 545; buyers, 53s Gd ; sellers, 555. National Insurance—Buyers, 2?- (71. Loan and Mercantile Agency—Buyers, 30s (new) Auckland Gas—Buyers £10 5s ; seller?, £10 7s Gd. Standard, do.—Buyers, lis. Moanataira— Seller's, 20j. O.iledonian—S-. Hers, 25.-.. Karangahake— Sellers, 4s. Palmerston— Sellers, 2s 9d. Cure—7g. Queen of May- Sellers, 4s. Union Beach—7os ; buyers, 70s ; sellers, ISt.

Tokatea-^Sellers, 10.. Gd,

Pride of Tokatea—Sellers, is. Bismarck, Gs Gd ; buyers, 6s.

■JM IYIHIH® MM* WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, vm



j\ T7 0E WAIUKU. JHfc Qiie BETSY Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows:— Friday, sth May, at 8 am, Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson arid Majfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Oo ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt d'spatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, OnehuuKa or Newmarket *%/k QTEAM COMMUNICA- : ffsj#j%&; KJ TION WITH THE THAMES ' \S|S|&J|^s-- AND COKOMANDEL. * TIME-TABLE. ENTERPRISE (p.s.)-Fon Thames. Wednesday, 6 pin Friday, 7 pm Weather and other circumstances permitting. i Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager.fl ' WANTED a good General Servant. ' —Queen's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. WAITED. Tailors at the Pantheon. : -j. Ford. | ; rpO TAILORS, —To good, steady JL Men, Constant Kinployment at the Pantheon. —J Ford TO TAILURS. — Wanted, at the Pantheon, two or three Coat Hands. -J. Ford. ANTED, a Pattern - Maker.— A ply to J. Kelly, Freeman's Bay Foundry. \\J ORKI NGM A N wants to rent an ; Yt Unfurnished Eoom, with fireplace, ten minutes walk from Port-office—Address Cliips, GPO. V\/ARNING lo Servants]-1 have * ■ shifted my oflico lo Upper Qiucn street, opposite Firebtll, and liavo no connection with a party seeking a living by entrapping my customer?. —X. 15. Hannaford. WANTED, a lady or gentleman to adopt a Boy of respecUble parents twelve months old, tho n other being unable to support it and herself. —For address apply at thU office ANTED, Board and Residence in a respectable family for a Young Girl going to School. The vicinity of Hobson-Htrcet preferred. —Address, stating terms, to PQ, at this offic?. ANTED, a strong active Lad accustomed to horses; must have good re feiouceß.—C. burton, B;iker, &c , Parneli. ANTED, a middle-aged Woman as General Servant for an Hotel; good wages.—Apply to Mr Bloom, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, by a gentleman, Board and Lodging within easy distance of town Terms must be moderate —Apply to l_A, this office. ANTED, a Butcher Boy—Apply to Mr Beeves, Hobson-street ANTED, for Waiwera, Hot Springs, a stronpr active Girl as Laundress and Bathwoman, or a Married Couple; a Chief Waiter; also, an active Lad who can write English, and understands Hindoo or French. —Apply to Kobt. Graham, High-Btrcct. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Frank Buckland, Remuera. WANTED, a good General servant in a small family.—Mrs Castelli, Grafton Road. WANTED, Apprentices as Ma chinists.—Apply to J. Trenwith's Boot Fac tory, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a good Hand Tailor and a respectable Boy as Apprentice.—Apply to Mr Alwingcr, Tailor, Victoria-street, WANTED, a strong, active young Man accustomed to Horses. —Enclose refer ences to Beta, at this office. WANTED, a stout Girl to do house work.—Apply at Braugliton Hall, Parneli Rise. YNFARD BOARDING House, Abercrombie-street, is now opened for Boarders and Lodgers. ANTED, a General Female Ser vant.—Jakins and Wtllcox, Durham-street WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post oiflce. WANTED, a Protestant Governess who can teach English and Music thoroughly well.—Mra Longdill, OhUrton Lane, Parneli. WANTED, a middle-aged House keeper for an old gentleman in the country. —Mrs Hamley, Wynyard Aras Hotel, Synuouds street ' WANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green, Nurseryman and Gardener, is prepared to execute at reasonable rates all orders by contract which he may be favoured with, for Laying out New Gardens or renovating old ones, and planting the same with Shelter Trees, Ornamental and Flowering Plants, &c —Seafield View Nursery, April 25, 1876. A N T E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that the undesigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts ; Bridles, Gs. 6d. each; by far the befit value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu acturer, Quoen-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 despatoh ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and HoWs 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 Giwges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offloe, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to exeoute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. , . WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices .-—Ship Dumps, ls $ lb ; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, ls 6d $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt;. Fire Bars, 16s sp cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and I General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 45,. 4s Gd, ss, and 6s; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. BS^ Note the address :— The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-street. ■■- i WANTED KN O WN, L. H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, .Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fusuhias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c, Ac., at Seafield View Nursery, or in ;the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Matket Inspector will promptly attended to. . t ,, o



W 4 NTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinift, Masefleld's Buildings, Albert street, is tlie oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sowir-g Machines in the pio vinee. All work guaranteed of best materials and qu H'y, »nd lowest remunerative charge. ANTED to SELL, 600 rolls of Papcrhanffings at Gd per roll, 5s per dozen; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from Sato lis per dozen; 1 cisc of Wax Fruit, vith glans shades, from 5s 6d each ; Pla'c Peu ils, 8s per gross ; boxes, 0 Pencils in earh b. x, 9d per dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is Bd each ; Bass Brooms, ls; abont 6.000 Chairs, Tables, Gnosis of Drawois, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only Id and 2d o eh ; pint bottles of good Ink, three for 2s Cd ; small bottles, lOd por dozen ; Horns, 10d lt>; Harem, 7fi 1l>; good Blue, ]o.i lb ; Cayenne Pepper, r>d l.er bottlo, worth ls ; Bead Mats, from ls to 3a (Id; Bead Baskets, from In to 4s Bd each ; good Pens, ls per gross; Box Creamlid Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is; 400 Looking Glasses, Sd to Is each; pi ut bottles of Ink, 8s per dozen ; 0.000 assorted Combs, only 2d each; Ladies' Elding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4p Bd to frt, less than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of Chi'-nons from Is 4d; Plates from Sd each ; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fancy Soap liabies, only 2d each. Is 6d pi r doz n; good-Noedles, only Od per 100; and a variety of other things cucap ; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very cliea-\-Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. \ITAMTED KNOWN, that D. VI GOLDI ft is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber nnd other Building Materials, including Shslips, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shifts, Iron £~"k aud Blue Gum Laths, Phirigles, &c, &c, at the lowest market piice, at his Yards, Custom-house street, WANTED" Known, that JS. Carr offers special advantages to bnyeffl of rflm bet at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street arid Breakwater lload. W" ""ANTED Knowii, a ifetfaefcion of 10 i er rent, ou Co onial Ovens, Improved! Patent Pot table Ovehs from 33s Wrought Iron Cot tag« Ranges from £5, Patent Portable Boilers. &c, at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland iron Works, Durham* street West, next io Hunter h Nolan's Sa'ojards. JUbT ARRIVED by tbe brig ** Syren from Sscluey, acd for sale by the Sub- S3rib=.r— 400 Lags Bone Dust -^-h W fiuton. _ F6 K. immediate Sale, a iive^oorned Gable House, well fitted up; also out-buildlngs* &c , aud good garden; close to Edcu Terrace. £250. —App'ytoW. F. Hammond, Architect, Shorlland- Blrett. F~ OK S A LIT, a complete set of N.Z. Statutes, bound in half calf.—Wm. Real, New and Second-hand Clothier and Bookseller, Wellcsley streot East. FOE HIRE, a 2 h.p. Horizontal Engine and Boiler, quito now, sullablo for Driving a Cliaif Cutter, Lathe or Small Saw Bench Terms moderate. - Address WS, at this office. FOll SALE, an eight-roomed. House, opposito Mr Header Wood's, Brighton Road, Parneli.—W, Flood, 5, Insurance BuildiDgs OB SALE, a first-class Double Barrelled Gun, Caso, and everything attached, —Apply Robert Burns Hotel, Uuion-streot. TO LET, Premises suitable for Bottling, consisting of Cellar, Sheds, and Stable with a good woll of water.—Apply at the fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. HPO LET, a good G-roomed House in JL Senfirld View—Enquire at Wm. Johnston's, Regent-street, off Kyber Pass Road. T'"O~E"'ENT > wauted for a term, a three or fonr-roomed Cottage, within from five to ten minutes wa'k Of Holdship's Mill, Newton.— Apply by letter to ,JWY, at this office. OVEKNESS.—A young Lady de sires a re engagement as Afternoon Governess, either in AucKland or the North Shore. Acquirements —English, French, acd Music. Good references. Address, " A G.," Post office, North Shore HOUSE, Land, and General Com mission Agent, Registry for Servants.— N.B. —It is indispensable tlat applicants thnllbave good characters. Letters from ladies and Gentle men i i the Country will be promptly and strictly attended to. Offices: High-street (Clarke), Auckland. A LEXA2TDER. the Jeweller, respectfully invit«s all lo INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has 010 not beo n K<r Ltfcie In theCnicß. ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, has on view, and for tale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported In tho Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of tho most Modern Tunes. A LEXAETDE-R, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. p ENER AL CEMETERY TRUST. N OTlOE.—Persons desirous of Erecting Enclosures, Tomb Siones, or Monuments, in'he t'-urial Ground known as the Wesleyan Cemetcrv, can now obtain the necessiry permission, subject to the regulations adopted hy the Trustees, on application to the undersigned. GEO. W. JONKS, Hon. Sec. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, May 2, 1576. THE regular Monthly Meeting of the Princo of Wales Lodge, No. 1338, E.C , wii; be held at the Htar Hotel, Albert-street, TO-MORROW, the 4th instant, at 730 p.m. Visitors aro invited to attend.—By order of the W.M. JJ-EEN-STREET, April 24 —Dear Sir,—Your offer to Exchange a £710s Simpson Sewing Machine for one of my £5 5s Princess's, is respectfully declined, believing the latter tho most valuable machine. —W. O. DENNEB, Queen-dtreet— To Mr Parkinson, Waikato. T^VEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are required on Thursday next for Clear ing and Forming about 80 Chains of Road OLIVER MAYS, Ohaiiman Devonport District Board. C"~~ROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the eighth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the secretary, at the office of the company, Bink Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 12th May, 1878. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, April 24,1876. El OME FOR NEGLECTED AND DES -1 TITUTE CHILDREN. Tho Annual Meeting of the Friends of. the above Institution will be held at the YouDg Men Christian Association Booms on Thursday evening next, the 4th May. The chair be taken at half-past seven by his Honor the Superintendent -^ I HEREBY, give notice that I will rot be responsible for any debts contracted by my steps-n, Charles Macky, P. JOHNSON. DABBITS! RABBITS! Fresh Rabbits—Constant supply.—H. KNIGHT, Poulterer, Market (Welle ley-street entrance). T OST O H■l ■ L D. LOST, this morning, from his home in Nelson street, a LITTLE BOY named Edward Bartley. Cannot speak. Was dressed in Black Plod and Greer Frock, with Belt, White Straw Hat.—Anyone return ing him to Mr Jackman, Nelson-street, will greatlj oblige. LOST, from the settlement, One hunga, a Dark Bay Foal, white star on fore head.—Anyone returning same to Clement Crisp Onehunga, will be rewarded. LOST, about a week since, at th( North Shore, a small White Poodle, top of on< ear brown. Answers to the name of Minnie.—Finde: will be rewarded on bringing same to Mr O. Mays North Snore. Jg2o B E■ W A R D Whereas some person or persons did, on the 22n< instant, maliciously break the hind leg of my Gre- Mare, the above reward will be paid to anyone wh will give such information as will lead to the con viction of the offenders. P. DE ROSE, ; - ■•' I T ■' " . P. ;-\ ■ ■ ■ Otahuhu. Y?T KEW ARD.—Lost, on;. Monday WX night, between Pitt and Upper Symohds streets, a .lady's. Popket, with Purse, containin moneypmd bunch of key...—Apply at this office." y.



PBINOE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee and Manager. .Mr. R. W. Lawrence. ENTHUSIASTIC-RECEPTION OF THAT TALENTED ARTISTE, MISS CARRY GEORGE. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, CHIMNEY CORNER. To conclude with the. brilliant comedy X iTHERINE AND PETRUCHIO. Katherino Miss Carry George. &£T Change of Programme nightly. A limited number of Family and Weekly Tickets (transferable) at the following reduced rates:— Dress Circle. £1 (G admissions); Stalls, 12s Cd (6 admissions); to be had at the Theatre from Ipm. till 2 p.m. p I T V HALL. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1876, ABTEMUS WAKD AMONG TBE MOEMONS! During the Vacation the Hall has been carefully Swept out, and a new Door-Knob has been added to the Door, The Lecturer Will call on the Citizens of Auckland, at their residences, and explain any jokes in his narrative which they ratty not understand, A person of long established integrity will take excellent care of Bonnets, Cloaks, &c„ during the enter.alnlVU'nt. The audienco better leave their Monty, howover, with the Lecturer. He will return it to them In a day or two, oi invest it for them in America, as they may think best. Nobody must nay that lie likes tho Lecture unless he wishes to be thought eccentric, and nobody must say that ho doesn't unless ho really is eccentric. (Phis requires thinking over, but it will amply repay perusal). The Lecturer will not be responsible for any Debts of his own contracting. It requires a large number of Artists to produce thfc Entertainment. The casual observer can form no idea of the quantity of unfette-ed genius that is Boaring, like a htalt.y Eagle, round this Hall iv con nection with ibis Enteiiainraent. In fact, the follow ing gifted persons compose the Cast of Characters: Secrotary of the Exteiior .. Mr. Talfourd Young Secretary of the Treasury .. Mr. George Geddes • Professor of Carpentry .. fignor Chips Crankist Monsieur Aleck Assistant Crankist .. .. Boy (orphan) Artists Messi s Daub & White vi ash Reserved Clialrist .. .. Monsieur Franconi Moppist Siguorina O'Flaherty Broomist Wile. TopsiadoSt, Moke Odd Man John Fightist Chevalier McArone Interpreter (special) .. The McFinnigin Dooitcudist Monsieur Jacques Gas Man Mr. Btrikealiglit Deadhead .... .. Mr. Gotnocoin. Reserved Seats at Upton's. ADMI3SION-3h, 2s, Is. Doors open at 7 30, to commence at 8. N.B.— FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! rpHE ORIGINAL ROYAL SO- MARIONETTES! "©a (FROM THE CRYSTAL PALACE, LONDON), ARE COMING!!! piTY HALL. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, May 5 and 0. 100 MILES IN 24 HOURS. MRS. WILTSHIRE Will commence the above Wonderful Feat on FRIDAY NIGHT, at 8 p.m. T~~O~ CARPENTERS, SLATERS, AND PLUMBERS. I Tenders are invited up to 4th May, from Carpen ters, Slaters, and Plumbers, for Premises in Victoria street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. rpENDERS FOR CHURCH PROPERTY. Wanted Tenders for the Purchase of the Property known as the Sheridan-street Primitive Methodist Church. Tuis desirable property has a frontage to Hepburn-street of Ca feet, v, frontage to Sheridan street of 45 feet, with depth of 200 feot. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Potter, of Messrs. Geo and Potter, Grey-strtet, to whom tenders must be sent not later than Monday next, the Bth instant. TENDERS required for the Erection of a Villa next to the Choral Hall. Plans and specifications to bo seen at my offlco until noon on Monday, May 15.—W. F. Hammond, Architect, Shortland-street. nPENDERS required for Improve _l_ mentH, etc., to the Ponßonby Post-office. Plans and specifications to be Been at my office uniil noon on Monday. May 15.—W. F. Hammond, Architect, Shortlaud-street. TpVPSOM DISTRICT BOARD. To Ro..d Contractors. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, sth instant, for Excavating, Forming, and Metalling a Section oi Road in the above-named District Specification, &c, can be seen, and Tenders left, at Reid'a Corn Store, Kybor Pass JOHN SHAW, Road Engineer. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE ov SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. EL ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prioes of alljthe above have been Greatly Reduced. I — . 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance.. - Owing to the inclemency of the weather duringlfot Spring and Summer Season, there is a large i surplus of excellent patterns in DRESB MATERIALS 7 to select from. - Durlngjjthls Cheap Clearing Sale 'of| Summer^ Dresi Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, • Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table ■ [ Linen, r Calicoes, Clothing, and 5 1 FanoyJGoods, will be sold at 9 Unusually Low Priceß. i ; H. ATKINS. A ' / ..' V , ~."; - ~ 0 I -7 8 " #iljUhu&*i-s-<-rw,



gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. PORTER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to tali ths attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE- BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUN.-. Do do ao Breech do do Curtis and Waiver's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Fley's Central-fi.e Percussion Caps Do Pin aud Central-fire Cartridge Cases Do Chtmically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker ana Co's Patent fchot, in 101b and 28'b bags Machine for Filling and Re-cipping Cartridges! Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches ' " And ev.'ry requisite for thn Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, • Auckland, .N.Z. ivr o t ~i c c: The Central Sale Booms, late Arthur's Mart, hav ing been thoroughly renovated, the Undersigned are now prepaied to receive Consignments of all kinds of Goods (Produce, Poultry, etc.,) for auction. Prompt of Sales will be rendered day after sale. Charges, moderate. M. JONES & CO., Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 5. M, JONES & CO. TX7 JLL sell by auctionatthe Central » » £ale Booms, on Fiiday, the sth instant, at 12 o'clock, Produce, Poultry, Groceries, Furniture, Salt Beef, Beer, and a miscellaneous lot of goods. Also, 40 boxes Prime Eating Apples. FRIDAY, NOON. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. IRON SAFE AND CONTENTS, JL at Mart, R. A R T~H UR, Auctioneer, FRIDAY, MAY 5. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DOUBLE-BARREL GUNS, VALUABLE OIL PAINTING, &c, &0,, &c. Removed to the M_\itr foe Convenience of Sale. THE subscribers will sell at tbe mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, sth instant, at 11 o'clock, Excellent Walnut Pianoforte, by Bord Household Furniture, three Valuable Oil Paintings in Gilt Frames, etc., etc. New Goods at 12 o'clock: Iron Boilers, from 2 to 12 galls. Sets Saucepans, Kettles, Galvanized Iron Tubs and Buckets, Itos.hi.ad Wire Nails, Hot Water and other Jugs, Mugs, Crockery. Also, First-class D.B. Gun by Bourne, and two excellent Fowling Pieces by Pointer and Hazard. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS] [R. C. GARB, MONDAY, MAY 8. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, GALVANIC BATTERY, &C, &C, &0. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. Nfumegen, to s"ll by auction on Monday next, the Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, The following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES : -1875. April— 132G..29..G01d Ring May— 1471.. 12.. Wedding and Keeper Rings June— 1752.. 8..0 F Gold Lever Watch and Chain 1803.. 11..G01d Earrings and Pin July— 2037.. 2..8 lever Hunting Watch 2232.. 19..S H Verge Watch August— 2390.. 4.. SG H Watch and Brooch 2464.. 9..CFS V Watph 2469.. 9..G01d Chain// 2470.. 9..0 FS G Watch 2471.. 9..G01d Locket 2645.. 10..5G H Watch 2509.. 17..G01d Scarf Ring 2590.. 18..5G H Watch 2G00..19..8LH Watch 2008..19..8 a H W»tch 2634..21..0 FSG Watch and Chain September— 2809.. 6..S KG Watch 2-.16.. 6..S G H Watch, Chain, and Charms 2817., 6..3 Gold Studs 2822.. 6.. 1 pair Gold Barrings 2839.. 7..2 Rings 2843., 7.. Brooch and Pencil Case 2855.. 8..0 FSG Watch 2861.. 8.. 4 Studs and 2 Solitaires 2876,. 9,.GrIdHL Watch 2931. .15.. OF 8 L Watch 2940..15..<> FSG Watch 2949..16..5GH Watch 2977.. 18.. OF 8 G Watch and Sundries 2982..18. .2 Gold Rings 3042..24..2G01d Kings 3058..25..2 Medals 3062.. 27.. Gold Chain and Ring 3070..27..G01d Chain 3076..27..0 ES L Watch 3078..27..S L H Watch 8182.. 28.. O F Gold Walch October 3110.. 2..oFSGWatch' 3! 33.. 5.. Silver Geneva Hunting Watch 3134.. s..Open-faced Gold Lever Watoh and Chain 3186.. 5..2 Gold .Rings 3144.. 5..G01d Brooch 3153.. 6..G01d Locket and Ring 3282..18..G01d i-ing September 2812.. 6..Quadrant 2827.. 7..Cornet 2923..14..Ga1vanic Machine 2957.. 16.. 1 pair Winkers 30 6..27..Photographic Camera and Lens 8058..26..Dre5s Piece October 8274.. 5.. Night Dress, 2 pair Drawers, and Chemise 8411.. 9..6 Chemises 84?3.. 12..Dress Piecu 8580.. 16,.Shawl, and 6 pairs Drawers 8760..23,,Tr0u5ers and Coat ; $\ ■ '*. jj.V November 9139.. 8..2 Sheets, Jacket 9167.. 8..4 Curtains 9239..10..Dre5s 9354..13..2 Table Cloths, Sheet, Petticoat 9398.. 15.. 1 pair Boots ♦9412.. 16.. Suit : V i 9497.. 18..Sheet, Shirt. Chemise, &o 9*99..22..5uit, and Boots 9662.. 24,. 1 pair Boots 9717..26..5heet, Petticoat, &c 9764.129..5hawl 9791.. 30.. 2 Coats and Vest ' 9798, 30..shawl December 9835.. 1.. uress 9-96.. 2..Coat j 9910.. 8.. 4 Chemises, Childs Frock, &o 9932 . 4..C0»t v. 10053!! B!!Childs Frock and Petticoat 10093., 9..Coat :■■• 10117..11..Qui1t, Shawl, and Coat 10175.. 13.. Tabls Cloth, Quilt, and Sheet 10020.. 7..3 Feather Pillows < . 9862.. 1.. Suit, 2 Coats, and Rug ' ! -8 10268 ..16.. Blanket an<l Sheet 10323., 18.. Coat and Vest . ■ 10354.. 20.. Coat 10360..20..1pa1r800tS 10449.. 22.. Coat 10458.. 23.. Shawl 1U513..24..0pera Cloak 10/.28..27..1 pair Boots 10545.. 98.. Goat and Trousers 10569..28..81aDket and Boots 10048.. B..Quilt and Coat 10270.. 16..C0at and Vest 10494..24..0pera Cloak ' , .--. •.- M .rch— 2634.. 19..bi1k Skirt June - 5388..28.. 16 yards Serge July— 5943.. 15..Dresa Piece and Petticoat September— 7468,. 6..2 Coats and Shirt January— 800.. 28.. Suit and Mole Jaoket November— 9745.,27..Qui1t and Sheet



DEMOVAL NOTICE.' ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. The business hitherto conducted at tbe above well known Mart will, on and after FRIDAY next, bo transferred to tho New and Commodious Premises . now approaching completion," ON THE OLD SUPREME COURT SITE, and leased by the advertiser. The new premises afford ample storage room, are dry, light, and airy, . with every ci.nveni>ne<> for buyer and seller, and un usual facilities for classifying aud displaying gooda to the best advantage. The advertiser's long-established business connec tion, supported by 18 years of local knowledge and exi-crience, and the above-enumerated advantages, enables him confidently to undertake tbe transaction of CoimuisHon Business in all its branches on the most favorable conditions. Land. Furniture, and Produce Sales undertaken at the Mart or out of .doors. £3T Consignments of Produce and Merchandise promptly and carefully attended to. ACCOUNT SALES AND RETURNS PROMPTLY RENDERED. R. ARTHUR, Land, Commission and Produce Agent, Auctioneer, &c, New Premises, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street. T) E M 0 V A L The Unders'gncd have Leased the Central Sale Rooms, known as Arthur's Mart, and will hold the usual Market-day Sales by Auction of Produce, Poultry, and all other kinds of Goods. First; Sale will be on Friday next, May 5, at 12 o'clock. M. JONES & CO. Auctioneers. . April 27, 187 C. __________ TUESDAY, MAY 9. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, HARDINGE-STREET, PONSONBY ROAD, AND FREEMAN'S BAY. M. JONES AND CO. A RE instructed by Mr. Edward Owen to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Booms (late Arthur's Mart, on Tuesday next, 9th May, at 12 o'clock, A Desirable Freehold Residence of seven rooms, with allotment 40 feet by 130 feet; good well of water, garden &c, situated in Hardinge street, opposite the residence of Mrs. Charles Davis. A well-built Two-story House of six rooms, with freehold allotments fronting Ponsonby Road and A.nglesfa street, now in the occupation ol Captain M. McKenzie, and adjoining Mr Leighton's residence. Two Fine Building Allotments fronting Anglesea street, each 33 feet by 130 feet, commanding extenbive views of Harbour, City, &c. Will be sold together, as fenced, or separately. Three Cottages on Freehold Allotment fronting Centre-street, Freeman's Bay, bringing in a good rental, aud in an Improving locality. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, NOON. WYNDHAM-STREET, DUBLIN HOUSE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c„ R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr W. Pye, who is removing, to sell by auction at his premises, Wyndham-street, known as Dublin House, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Hi* Household Furniture and Effects, consisting! of Dining Room, Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Poultry, &c. " THURSDAY, MAY" 4. ; "-■ ---CITY MART. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, SYMONDS, STREET. , A FARM AND COUNTRY LANDS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday next, the 4th instant, _ at 12 o'clock noon, ■'• V' 1 The Leaße for 50 yearß of Lot 17, Section 35, 44 feet frontage to Symonds-street and Mount-street. Splendid position for a private residenoe. Valuable Farm, comprising 359 rcres, being Lot 52, Parish of Waiuku; about 10 miles by a good road from Drury. The above is first-clans land suitable for agricultural purposes. '■■ '" i ..' . ' . ■' '■"".". ALSO, County of Mongonui— Lots 32, 33, 34, comprising a Valuable Block of 513 aces, BiUnte in the Valley of Orewa. County of Marsden— Lots 105 and 107, 158 acres Lot 61, 80 acres. AU first-class lands. Further particulars on application to Auctioneers. MONDAY. MAY" 8. YALUABL E FREE HO LD CITY PROPERTY, Victoria Quadrant,' THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the Bth Instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Block of City Property, situated in \ Victoria Quadrant, near its junction with' Bowen and C>)burg-streets, and the proposed new street to Shortland Crescent, subdivided into four allotments. Lot 1, 24 feet frontage to Victoria Quadrant, haa erected on It a four-roomed Cottage, let at 7s per week. Lot 2 and 3 have each 24 feet frontage to Viotoria Quadrant. Lot 4, 22 < eet frontage, with Cottage thereon, let at 8s per week. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ,; ) MONDATL, MAY 8. BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEESON (DECEASED). PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Hobson-street. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Administrator of the Estate* of James Gleeson, deceased to seU by public auction, ai the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Bth May, ' at 2 o'clock, That well-known and centrally situated Hostelry, THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTKL, Hobson-street, erected on a freehold allotment having a frontage of 50 feet each to Hobson and Chapel streets, by a depth from street to street of 220 feet," and being part of allotment 17, section 30, of the C% of Auckland. ■ • _.i L Possession Immediate. The Purchaser can have Licence, Stock-in-Trade, and Furniture at a valuation. ; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ; ' , ; Anotioneers. ■,;■ i ■"' I"~ MONDAY, MAY 8. 4-- BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. ![ VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM. >^ i V EASTTAMAKI. ~ I^HE subscribers have receivecl m . structiouß to sell by publio auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Bth May, at 11 O'clock, .':■..;.• ■-.■-.._.•,...■ jj.jjj ■■„■£ t'gK) Allotments Nos. 44, 47, and 49 of East Tamakl Farms, parish of Pakuranga. county of Eden, containing 316 acres, the whole fenced, sub* divided, and under cultivation, and well watered by a nover-failing Btream. It has ; erected on it a comfortable Homestead and .;• ou-buildings, and Is pow' in tha occupation ~. ofMrWynnGray. ~,.,i : - .. ~_,._:...,. .r U '■ a ~ .SAMUEL COCHRANE: MxBO'ff&i .Anotioneers. $99^.8^9905!