liot »small proportion, the disease Is cured by natur" In or he of tlum : In other words, their inte.-ferenc opposing irstcad of assisting the cure ; and, thirdly'- That consrfjuont'y in a .considerable proportion o diseases, it would fare an well or better with patients' )f HI remerlief, tspicially drug?, were abandoned.'' Apsin atothcr mest eminent medical writer tay3 :— ''When healthy properties are impared, we know ef no sgent by which they can be directly restored ; when vital action is pre vented or deranged, we possess no means of immediately rectifying H, but we must be content with usinjr those means under which it is most likely to rectify itself." It is the knowledge of these facts that has produced discontent with the o.d mode of merii.in.il treatment, and has enccur.-r^d the belief that it dres more h»rm th».n good in cases of disease. Dr Gully states: "By it (the diyiiic. S'rtpm) tbe body is placed in tho most unnatural position, and its efforts at relief constantly thwarts disc!:";', which is quit'! as r_atu,'_.l f.s health, and is rot nllowed to go on &3 nature would. Tha Internal organs, whose morbid actions alone can cause death, are maile the arena for all sorts of con flicintrand inflictirgirndicalslimulants ;andbetwoen the action wliich these excite and that which origi nally existed, their vitality fails, their efforts towards restoration flag, and their functions are at last ex tinguished." I)r Headland, in his prize essay on the action of medicines on the human body, thus writes : —'* On no question pc haps have scientific men differed mora than on the theory of the action of drugs. _H it.)_r facts, essentia ly opposed and incom patiable, have been adduced by the disagreeing parties or, which U marly ss common, the same fact has received two distinct and oppose interpretations." Such quotations us there 1 have made shew that enquiry ia abroad amongst the medical profession, and that seme fct least of its members aro dissatisfied with the truth of the sj stein which would consider drug medication as an essential iistrument in the cure of diiease. But there are still those of the 010 dogmatic school who see no virtue in anything but their own system, and delight to set ihemselvesin violent yet secret opposition to every modern improve ment, i know myself of those amongst the medical profession who, when they became aware that I had r.ssociated ny practice with the Turkish Baths in this city, held council together to oopose me, and if possi ble drive me fiom the place; and, losing sight of the prestige of their cillinpr, did not hesitate to go from house to bouse and endeavour by thomost dishanour able means to pi ejudice the minds of people against tho use of Turkish Baths; and thi3 in the face of the fact that cues were being daily accomplished by their moans in cases hitherto pronounced tjy thes > same Individuals incurable. " You must not take a Turkish bath. There is fear to be apprehended from conta g'on through breathing the futid atmosphere adsing from the diseased lungs or foul skins of other bathers. There is fear to be apprehended from the over expansion of tho pulmonary cells of the lungs, and their consequent rupture. There is fear to be appre hended from apoplexy, caused by tho ovor-expinsion of the blood vessels of the brain. Deaths frequently occur from their use. People take violent colds, they breath an atmosphere nearly deprived of oxygen '' Such ate a few of their weak arguments brought against the use of the greatest and chovpest of all modern medicinal appliances. Asa, person of fifteen years' experience of these baths, and an author relative to them, 1 have a right to consider myself some authority upon their use, and whilst I am noi pre pared to accede to thorn all the virtues that their staunch votaries would claim, I am justified from personal exnerience in asserting that the Turkish or Roman bath, under proper management, is applicable to either sex, from the infant in arms to the aged adult, and to the most delicately constituted invalid, and will cure nearly all curable diseases. I ask, is it not astonishing that onr medical practitioners should have hitherto everlooked the wonderful curative agency of such an institution in this city ? In other places, as Mr Sykes obseives. they have been adopted and are flourishing establishments, working marvels of good to thousands of suffering humanity. I would ask the medical profession of Auckland to reflect upon the fact that in Great Britan alone in the year 18C3 there was no less than 109 of these institutions, and it is now calculated that there are are upwards of 4'<o7 of them, pdvate and public, for many persons whose means would allow have had them constructed for their families use upon their premises. In one large institution in London upwards of 11,000 persons passed under treat ment in the year 1874. Every city of any importance throughout the world now boasts of one or more of these institutions, and millions believe in their use. " Throw physic to the dogs " is thic motto, It will not do for medical men in this age to pooh pooh a Turkish Bath, (its hydropathic principles stand Usting), or tell their patients, as I have shewn many of them do, th_t they are liable to take cold and the bath will kiil them _-uch assertions betray gross or wilful ignorance on their part, and will not put down a system which daily gives tho lie to thair predic ions by affording bceu.ar demonstration of its efficacy in the restored health and blooming cheek of many of their once emaciated patients, wno have had the courage to exercise their own riason snd judgment, and try for themselves Men are too sensible now-a-days to pin their faith on the dictum of a medical man who runs down a system without fairly Investigating it, and examining the principles on which it acts, to say nothing of the prejudice he must feel in favour of his own particular system ; but if a mode of treatment be rational, producing cures when eveiy other system of treatment has Mled, and recomends itself to the commtn sense and reason of mankind, we believe such a principle will make its way despite of all the opposition it may encounter, and this very progress the Turkish Bath is at present making. Apologising for thus trespassing so muoh on your valuable spaca, I am, &c, E. Tuunkr, Hydropathic Practitioner, Alma Villa, Chapel-street,

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE THEATRE,

Our " American Cousin," was produced la. t evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, but unfortunately the night was very wet and .uncomfortable, and con sequently many persons were prevented from attend ing. Ihe play however was faithfully presented, and evidently appreciated by those who witnessed ita representation. Mrs Bates impeisr,nated F.orence with all her playfulness of disposition, according to the'author's ideal. " Rock me to Sleep, Mother " was impressively sung by this lady, and she was induced by tbe clamours of the audience to respond to the many-voiced encore Mr Bates as Asa Trenchard, answered every expectation. Mr Collier acted L~rd Dundreary in a most finished style, his representation of the whiskered, brainless fop, was true to the Hav market original. Mr Collier imitated my Laud with Immense success. Nor was MrSearle's representation of Murcoff less meritorious. Mr Searle th'ew into thiß character a newness and freshness which we had not noticed in any previous Murcoff. It was excellent. Mr Lawience is always successful in whatever character he takes up, and last night Biuney im proved mightily under his paternal care. M-?s Morgan's Mary Meredith was a natural and graceful picture by an accomplished actress and vocalist. The sweet ballad illustrative of her part was sung with exquisite taste and feeling, and in which Miss Morgan was recalled. Messrs Sweeney, Alexander, Burton, and others, added to the perfection of the play. Tho " Miiried Rake " concluded the evening. We notUe that by special desire Lord Lytton's fine play of "'Lady of I>ens" will be performed to-night

LECTURE ON JAPAN.

Rev B. Backhouse will deliver a lecture this evening in the Beresford street Congregational Chapel, on " Japan ; Past and Present " The collection will be in aid of tho funcis of the Bible Society.

TBE GREAT HIBERNICOIO

This pleasant entertainment continues to supply Its quota of amusement to the people. There is something that wins its way to the world's heart in connection with the natural beauty, minstrelsy poetry, and fairy lore of the green isle, which pleases the majority of sight seers. And yet the peasantry and people of the land are unsettled in their lubits, and often full of woes and lamentations. (Still with all thel* peculiarities and modes of life, there is a generosity and sociability wth them that is very pleasant. Certain men or literary fame—such as Goldsmith, Sheridan, Moore; Griffin, aid Lover— 'nave conferred golden memories upon the Green Isle, which have reflected its lustre beyond the sess, and yet how remarkably Irish these authors were in their habits of life ; they are all improvident and careless of the future, with scarcely a shilling to call their own. Look at Goldsmith in his lodging 3in Green Arbour Court threatened by the landlady, who cannot get her week's rent out of the poet. Look at Sheridan all over head and ears in debt; see him writhing in pain upon a bed of sickness, with Death on one side of his bod, and the sheriff's officer on the other waiting for the body to be conveyed to prison or the grave. Death, however, steps in and rescues Sheridan from a misorable existence. Look at thettifted poet and novelist, Gerald Griffin, litirally starving to dea>,h for lack of bread, and actually dying of neglect. Look at Moore, ever dependant upon friends, until his happy pension made him sadly comfortable with bis good wife in the pretty cottage, between Colneand Devizes, in the shadows of Bowood Park. Mrs Moore studying household economy while little Tommy with his long pipe and figured dressing-gown wandered among the flowers and pensively sang his own autobio graphy in the "Bast Rose of Sutnurer." Look then at t^e last, at Samuel Lover, poet, painter, musician, either living ln two rooms near Middlesex Hospital, or occupying the half of Bass's cottage on Wimbledon Common, always fancying a creditor's hand upon his shoulder, and grateful for a rasher of bacon and egg for breakfast. The scenery of Ireland, moreover, is rich in natural beauty, her rivers flow through richest valleys where industry, h/ippinecs, and content might dwell unmolested, but inste.id of which, indolence and dissatisfaction lurks in weird distortion. Yet there is a charm about Ireland which nev.-r fails to attract wherever her scenes and memories we pictured on canvas or represented in story, or as by Everett's "Hibernicon" at the City Hall. We have referred daily to this excellent performance, and need say no more upon Us special merits, To-nigbt a special pro gramme has been provided for tha complimentary benefit of Miss Ada Stoneham, who, in addition to her other feats will dance her famous "Sailor's Horn pips" and for this occasion the talents of the entire company will be brought into active play.

Carnatic shipments to hand ! New CARPJiTs just opened up ! The very laTge demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business. Having secured the services of Mr R. Carnwell, late Carnwell and Co., Shortland streefc, is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of first-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT THEIR.STOCK. FUNERALS FUR nishbd at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, [ Clothiers, &c., City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland , * "-

Mi mmm& ma% Tuesday, apeil as, vm



3?--*Kll 17 O R WANGANUI. DIRECT. St. Kilda, J. Flowebdav, Commander, from Onehunga, on THURSDAY, 27th instant, at Ip.m., weather, &c, permitting. Por freight or paasago apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. IVC IL N E AND pEOYC E, Lately Trading itni-ie the Title of M. & C. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GO O' D S, IN AU Till.' NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, FROM I UK London, Paeis, an.p Vienna Maekets. The following1 are a few specialities :— New Paris Millinery Straw and Felt Hats, Feathers, Flowerß, Terquoise, Satins, &c. Jackets in Real Sealskin, Imitation Sealskin, Matelasse, Pilot, &c. Mantles, Cuirasse and Tabliors Waterproofs, in Ladies' Child's, and Maids' Shawls, Hyde Paris, Palliums Skirts, in Ft It, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, &c. Costumes, in Ladies' and Childrens' Black and Colored Silks Dress Goods, in all the new styles and shades Ball Dresses Furs and Fur Trimmings Fringes and Trimmings for Dresses, Mantles, &c. Wool Goods in very large variety Underclothing, Baby Linen, he. Corsets, in Ladies' aud Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. Umbrellas, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. Blankets, Flannels, Quilts, Calicoes, Shirt ings, &c. Shirts, Ties, Collars, Biaces, &c. Wedding and Mourning Orders 'promptly executed. MILNE AND CHOYCE, (Lately trading as M, and C. Milne), GHEAPSIDB HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street, Auckland, ]U"EW yE ALAND TTOUSE, 66, QUEEN-STEEET, Auckland. W. R ATT KAY HAS MUCH PLEASURE IN INTIMATING THAT HE HAS RECEIVED, Ex 'SAl.iflmmv' and ' Kerwanjbb Fraiuee,' HIS USUAL SHIPMENTS OP . A U V T-AND-T s U U M M -N N WINTER GOODS. ~y In every Department attention has been paid to the Purchasing of Goods from the best Manu facturers only. THE GOODS ARE PEW AND FASHIONABLE and have been Marked at such Prices aa will command a leady sale. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & SILK MERCER, 66, QUEEN-STEB E|T, Auckland. \ MERIOAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE 'PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I sews 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 Ib the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a Btraight needle, makes he "lock-stitch (alike on both sides), bas a self-adjusting tension, and Is adapted to every 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 wiU work equally weU 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 Sthe Market, WITHOUT REGARD 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, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. AU securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:- Complete in box 10 With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £& Some thousands of these machines have now bf en sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to in mimerouß testi monials, which wo 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 DFPOTS, And of a'l Storekepers Throughout ihe (OuOny. L. D. N A fll N\ & C 0., BOLE IMPORTERS,



BACON! HAMS!! BACON!!! A FIRST-CLAI.S CONSIGNMENT!'. CHEESE! Al CHEESE!! EQHAL TO CANTERBURY. ON SALTS BY ADAM LAYBOURN, Kort-street. T 0. G. T. ■JL® The Pea.l of Peace Floating Lodge, No 28, consist ing of men belonging to H.M S.S. Pearl and Siunho, will hold a lot! .0 Ivieettnsat the Temoer<inco Hall, Albert-street. TO-M"RROW (Wednesday), the 2Cih instant, at 7 SO p m 3hatp, All Members of the Order are in7ited. fHISTIB HOTEL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rftatt WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs aye to return many thanks to the public, for their iberal support accorded him for many yean past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by Are, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port V/Ino Duff, Gordon's Bherry Champagne—Cliqnot's Champagne—Perrler, Jouet'a Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Clar.-t—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte Claret—Leov ills Claret—St Julian's Roal Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choico brands. ASSORTED OiSW.t MADE HP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal? Al owances'_ made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spiri s Overprcof, tb same as from bonded Store, sold hi <_ny quantity OLEASE TAKE A NOTE OF THIS JOHN SMITH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, Wishes;the Public to know that he intends CLEARING his Present STOCK at: S:W|E E P IgjN G REDUCTIONS, To make way for Large "r" Shipments of WINTER GOODS, now in course of transit from the V^ RiJO P E A N M A It E [£. 1 [S. He.further begs to inform his friends that * they would_do woll to take advantage of the present ENORMOUS ADVANTA GEB offered by tho Purchase of tho Goods referred to, J. S. wonld be glad to send or give Patterns to any person, so that they may be perfectly •.atisfied that the Goods are offered at a '• TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE! He would add that he has boon very fortunate in the Purchase of his WINTER STOCK, which he Will shortly OFFER at PRICES UNHEARD OF IN , AUCKLAND JOHN SMITH, QUEEN-STREET (Next to United Service Hotel), HAEP SWING LAMPS, mcli burner, for Sale cheap; about one dozen nearly new.—Apply Star office. W~ ANTED, an Apprentice to the Dressmaking.—Miss McConnell, Cracroft street, Parnell. ' WANTED, a Lad to make himself generally useful. —Thames Hotel. WANTED, an experienced Tailoress that thoroughly understands the business.— Apply JW, next to Baptist Chapel, Chapel-street. ANTED, Tenders "for Painting. Paperhansing, &c For particulars apply to E. W. Morrison, Rising Sun Hotel, Newton. ANTED, a General Servant ] re ference required —Apply at this office. WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Four-roomed Cottage. Labour only. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of D. Goldie, Custom-house-street. Tenders will be re ceived up to 12 o'clock on Friday next. Not bound to accept the lowest or aDy tender. ANTED, a supply of Old Corks. J. aud D. Oxley, Queen-Btreet Wharf, ANTED, the" Business Men of Auckland to know that Dinner at Riordan's Hotel and Cafe, comprises all the delicacies of the season. One Shilling. WANTED, by a respectable woman a 'situation as General Servant in a Bmall family; wageß not an object.—E. Henry's Registry Offtce Shortland-sireet. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking —W. Wilson, 204 and 206, Queen-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 old ones, and planting the same with Shelter Trees, Ornamental and Flowering Plants, &c —Seafield View Nursery, April 25,1876. WANTED two good Bootmakers. Apply at once to C. Lucas, Queen-street, Onehunga. WANTED, good Coat Hands; highest wages given.—H. L. Possenniskie, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant; must be able to wash and cook welt.—Jars Goodall, Park Road. WANTED, a good strong Boy as an apprentice to the Blacksmi thing.—G. Leahy, Customhouse-street. ANTED, three Shingle Splitters. —Townshend Bros., Durham ftreefc WANTED Known, tnat a Lady can be accommodated with a coiiiiortable home with a quiet family.—Apply E, Stab Office. WANTED, a first-class Spade Man, no other need apply to L. H. Green, Nurseryman, Seafield View. ANTED to sell, .a House in William-street. City, with freehold allot ment. Price, £180. House in West Newton, four, rooms, quite new. Price, £130. House fronting the Mount Eden Road. Price, £130. House in Edin burgh-street, ol 6 rooms Price, £200; £50 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage,—J. M.'L'iinox, Estate Agent, Auckland.



WRITING and BOOKKEEPING Taught. Separate Rooms for Ladies Schools and Families rttended. Tradesmen's Books kept. &c—Address, Mr Nicholson, 03, Groy-stn et, Auckland. VM7ANTED, by the advertiser, who » v has had nine years'experience, a situation as Bookkeeper or Clerk. Local references. —Address A OPT, at Ibis office. WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post office. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and ether Binding dona in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, nest door to tho Evening Star Office, Wyndham street. W~ AJN TE P Known, that the Fitting PI op. Sewing Machine and Howe's Agp.rcy. is RKMOVI'D to Vu'can Lane, corner of Pieh-street. Only the hkhest class machines kept in stock. Bepi-M to all machines properly done. Steam Ganges repaired, tested, and adjusted. \KT ANTED Known, that McSmed- V V Joy' Turkish Bath is now given, in which the breathing of the hot air is dispensed with. The eooling-dcwn process is accomplished without the Bhofk of the Shower Bath The whole is accom plißhed, -witH Shampooing, in 40 minutes. A warm and Electric Bath are in course of erection. Tho Baths aro solely managed ly the Proprietor.—X. VKES. : W "ANTED, a Lad accustomed to a Treadle Printing Machine.—Apply at this office. WANTED KNOWN, that John rjaylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbor, Posts, Pails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prioes, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatoh ANTRD, a Saleswoman for Millinery and Underclothing Department.— Apply to Holloway & Garlick, City Hall. WANTED, a respectable young Man to keep Books and collect business accounts—Apply by letter CH , Star office. TfTANTED KNOWN, L FI. Ruben * V is prepared to srnply a'l kinds of Coniferoj Trees, Shrubs, CUrobing Plant., Camellias, A'/.iicns, end Magnolias Roses. Fus bias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees, &c , *c., at SeafieW View -vunery or in 't):e Market House every Kriday snd Saturday. N B.—All orders left with the Ma'ket Insiector will promptly att li'led to. _ WA N" T ~ ¥" D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c., to know that tho undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which ho is selling at 655. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, Gs. Cd. each; by far tho best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from AY. S. JOM3B. Wholesale and' Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu aot.urer. Oner^n-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large andwe'll-ntsorted stock of English and American Chi'rs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair nt is 4= Cd, fis, and Gs ; wnnanted to pive satisfaction or the money returned. B®*" Note lti« address :—The Cheap furniture Mattrest-.es. and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shorlland-street. WANTFD Known, Jno. C. G'longh, Machinist, Mas'tield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest cßtal.lifih.ed and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work Duarnntecd of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. A EST ED Known, that E. Cnrr oiTers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikriwau Yaids, Cnstom-honso-Gtret-tand Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, kc., has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above tho old phop, midway between Victoria and Wellesloy-streots 1 East. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Cantings oan bo had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices :*— Ship Dumps, Is tJ lb ; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is 5d $ Ih; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, iris $ cwt; Fire Bars. ICs $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Piper, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportions-' tely cheap at .T, KI.LLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest .price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOW ¥, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Adiiroßß Newton Road \\TANT_ED" KNOWN, that D. V V GOLDI K is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber i.ud other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Ralls, Hardwood Follof-s, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c, &c., at the lowtnt inarkot price, at his Yatds, Custom-house street. WANTED to SELL, GOO rolls of Paperhangings at Gd per roll, 5s per dozen; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lis per dozen; 1 case of \\ ax Fiuit, with glaes shades, from 5s Cd each ; Slale Pen.ils, 8s per grops; boxes, G Pencils in each box, 9d ptr dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is Gd I eaoh; Bass Brooms. Is; about G.OOO Chairs, Tables, i Chests of Draweis, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only I Id and 2d each; pint bottles of good Ink, three lor ! 2s Gd ; small bottles, lOd per dozen ; Hams, lOd lb; Bacon, 7d lb; good Blue, lOd lb; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottlo, worth Is ; Bead Mats, from Is to 3s Gd ; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s Gd each; good Pens, Is per gross; Box Creaml.id Mote Paper, 5 quires, for Is ; 400 Looking Glasses', 3d to Is each ; pint bottles or' Ink, 8s por dozen ; C.OflO assorted Combs, only 2d eaeb; Ladies' Riding Whips from Sd to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4s Cd to (if, less than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of Chignons from Is 4d ; Plates from 8d each; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fancy Soap Uabics, only 2d each, Is Gd ptrdoz n; good JS.ee.lleß, only Gd per 100 ; end a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very cheao.-Apply lo H. WATTe, General Dealer, Pitt street. O LET, Premises suitable for Bottling, consisting of cellar, theds, and stable, with a good well of water.—Apply at the FitiJng Shop, Vulcan Lane. rg O LET, a large four-roomed Cot ■ *<- tape, with good well and tank.—apply Secre tary Mechanics' Institute. f PO LET, Unfurnished, a commodious JL eight-roomed House in Parnell, commanding an excellent view of the harbour.—-Mr, J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortland-street TO LET, a good Grocery Business, with six-roomed House.—H. Partington, 57, Queen-street. N~ "OTICEto Butchers.—To Let, from Ist May, at Tauranga, a Shop and Fittings ; also a Slaughter-houße and Paddock attached. The above is a first-class opening; only one in the business at present.—Apply to T. Corbett, Tauranga. T> C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. For Sale, one minutes walk from the Fden Vino Hotel, Symonds-street, a very neat four-roomed Cottage, in (;ood repair, with verandah, work-shop, fowl-house, good well, garden back and front Must be sold, as tho owner leaves the njlony on the Ist of next month. Price, £115; £40 can remain on mortgage. For Hale, balf-an-acre of good Land, together with three-roomed pottage, fenced with stone walls, on the Mount Alfitert Road, two miles from town; a good investment. Pric, £105. For Sale, a new five-roomed Honre in Oururu-street, Pon_oiby, well finished, good well, allotment 40 v 107 ; let for lis per week ; price, £190, £100 c*n remain on the Building Society. _K?~ Household Goods, furniture, Land, House, or other Property, sold by auction either at the Market-house or, the residences of the seller, on the most favorable torms. MOUNT ALBEKT. To Let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomed House, with i very convenience, coach-house, cow shed, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres of of first-class volcanic soil, good orchard and garden. R. C. GBEENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House. ALESANDEE, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with Changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table" MX, EAI7LDEB, Sole Contractor XsJL to the City Council for the Emrt/ing of Eartt Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared t< i attend punctually to all requests regarding the above Persons desiripg to have the said places attended to either, weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have thi ' same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written with the Inspector of 'Nuisance's," City Council Office ' Queen-street



TFNDF.ES are requested by the Un dersigned, on or before the 17th of May, for Additions to the Cehool-house, Waitetuna, Raglan. Plans and specifications may be seen on application at the office ot the Board of Education, Auckland, or at the School. MARTTN HAESANT, Chairman School Committee. TENDEES will be received at the Superintend nts office Auckland, until noon of SATURDAY next, the 29th April, for the Lease of the Properly known as ihe Slaughterhouse Paddocks, at Onehunga, for a period of twelve months, from Ist May, 1870. Conditions to be asceitiined at the Superintendent's office HEADER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. np E N D E It S. Tenders will be received at the office of Messrs. Holmes Brothers, till the 2nd of May, 1876, for tho Building of Two Steamers. Planß and specifications to be seen at the office, Queen-street "Wharf. HOLMES BROTHERS. TENDEBS required for Removing Cottage in >'ewmarl.cr, Specifications to be seen at the Occidental Hotel not later than Saturday, 29th instant.—G. Bowring, Architect. WILLIAM WILSON, _RESPJ_CJ VULhY liNVITE ATTENTION TO nis Large and Well-assouted Stock of NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST LANDED, Ex Brodtcic Castle & Edinburgh Castle. In Every Department wtll re Found a LARGE VARIETY OP NEW SEASONABLE GOODS, COMPRISING THE NEW DRESS MATERIALS IN EVERY FASHIONABLE TEXTURE. iW THE LATEST STYLES ~m IN MILLINEKY, BONNETS, TRIMMED AtfD DNTEIMMED HATS. JBSS" NEW "SS& MILLINERY MATERIALS, STRAW AND FELT HATS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ETC. JB3T NEW SHAWLS, JACKETS, MANTLES, TABILERS, ETC. WILLIAM WILSON, GENERAL DRAPER AND IMPORTER, 204 & 20G, QUEEN-STREET, j AUCKLAND; A-D AT POLLEN-STREET, THA3IES. DRESSMAKING conducted on tho Premises with Punctuality and Economy. "P W. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSF, 84, Queen -street, (five doors above vulcan lane), Invites the Ladies of Auckland to Inspect the following Autumnal Imports, Just Opened :— NEW COSTUMES, in all the New Materials and the Latest Fashions, in Black and Coloured. A very large variety, NEW JACKETS, in Beaver, Petersham Frieze, and other New Ma terials. Waterproof Cloaks for Ladles and Children. NEW DRESSES, in Black and Coloured Silks, Serg s, Homespuns, Diagonals, Checks. Fren 'h Merinoß, and other materials ingr-at variety. NEW HATS and MILLINERY, and a very large stock of the necessary materials. Velvets, Ribbons, Turquoise,Feathers,Flowers, he., he, NEW BLANKETS, all sizes and qualities in Coloured and White, Aus trian Bush and Railway Bugs, direct from the best manufacturers in England. NEW FLANNELS, of every description, and a large assortment of General Drapery, Quilts, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Curtains, Crimeans, Towels, &c. THE CAEPET STOCK is the Largest and Cheapest ever offered in Auckland. A special line of Tapestry at 3s lid, fully worth i 4s 9d. Druggets, from Is IOJd. Floorcloth?, irom 33 6d, usual price 4s 6d * All-wool Kidderminster CaTpets, 3s lid, worth 6s. A splendid assortment of Brussels Carpets, Hearthrugs, &c. The whole to be sold unusually cheap, E. W. DYSON, i 84, queen-street, ' Nearly Opposite Wyndham-street.



pJBJ NOE OF WALES THEATRE. -* L'S^ee If. J. DeLias. | j_.t-.-e Manager G. W. Collier. RE-ENGAGEMENT FOR SIX NIGHT ONLY!!! OF MR. AND MRS. F. M. BATES. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, (BY SrECIAIi nKSIRK) For this night only ! Bulwer Lyttou's Grand Play, THE LADY OF LYONS ! TO-MORHO.W EVENING, First production in Auckland of the mysterious work of tbo PSYCHO SCOPE! Or, What is it? New Scenery! New Effects ! QITYH A L L. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MISS ADELAIDE STONEHAM. THIS (TIJESDAT) EVENING. ja^THE GREAT ORIGINAL HIBERNICON. _&2 Grand Double Panorama ! Now Comedy, TEUTO-HIBERNICO, on DUTCH IRISH. To be followed by the protean sketch, entitled, I WON'T GO ! In which Miss Stokkham will sustain Four different Charactcre, and Dance her celebrated sailor's hornpipe. Ist go and sbk the great hibernicon comedy company!!! Take a Trip to Ould Ireland To-night. CEAD MILLE FAILTHE. B A I, L. TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY AND TO COMMODORE HOSKINS, AND THE OFFICERS OF THE SQUADRON, TO BE OIVSN ON THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 1876, AT TUB 0 CHORAL HALL. GENERAL COMMITTEE. His Honor Judge Gillies Hon. Doctor Pollen G, B. Owen, Esq R. 0. Barstow, Esq, L D. Nathan, Efcq Doctor Goldsbro' I). Hean, Esq T. Morrin, Esq E; A, Mackechnie, Esq W. Aitkeu, Esq Albin Martin, Efq F. Whitaker, Esq James Macky, Esq Ed. Isaacs, Esq J. Hay, Esq C C. McMillan, Esq B. Ireland, Esq 3, Richmond, Esq D. B. Cruickshank, Esq J. W. Williams, Esq B. Touks, Esq Hon. Henry Chamb.rlain I>. L,. Murdoch, Esq N. Jackson, Esq James Watt, Esq J. L. Campbell, Esq J. M. Dargaville, Esq G. Yon der Heyde, Esq H. E. King, Esq P. Comisky, Esq A Brock, Esq R Walker, Esq W. Fraser, Esq B. J. Daveney, Esq .1. C Sharland, Esq Do.lor E Ellis A. K. Taylor, Esq 3. M. Shera, Esq H. P. Barber, Esq Geo. S. Graham, Esq R. Whitson, Esq. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. J. Richmond, Esq n. P. Barber, Esq P. Comisky, Esq D. Hean, Esq H. E. King, Esq A. Brock, Esq E. A. Mackechnie, Esq. Tickets (admitting a gentleman and two ladies), £1 Is. for the sot; and ladies ticktts, ss. each ; to be had from the Members of tho Executive Committ.e, and from tbe Secretaries. ,T. M. DARGAVILLE,! H g BJ. DAVENEY, / 110n' ftOC3, Auckland, April 19,1876. NO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Annual Inspection Parade on Thursday Evening next, at 7.30 o'clock. All leave of absence from this parade must be sanctioned by the officer commanding the district. Uniform—Full dr^ss. By order. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. gApril 22 1876. IfLOUJ* ! ELOUR!! ELOUR!! ! 10 tons Flour in Sacks, slightly damaged, for sale, Cheap, GEO. W. BINNEY __ A OLIVES, Tailor (formerly of the -O- firm of Oliver and Wright) bt>j.s to inform his friends and tbe gentlemen of Auckland that ho has recommenced business. As ho purposes devoting his exclueivo attention to the Tailoring, those who lavour him with orders may depend on having ihem executed with punctuality and efficiency Best work men employed. Charges moderate. N.B—Tem porary placo of business : W. Oliver's, Queen-Etreet, next Bank of New Zealand. . LEATHER WORK and Was Flowers taught at the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street. ' NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. r EIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid np and Invested £240,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. . LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID . GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager : rnHOMAS J. HARBTJ^f, (LATKLY AREIVBD FROM ENGLANn) Begs to inform the public that he will be prepared to offer, at the PREMISES IN SHORTLAND-STREET, Known as tub " Echo " Office, on TUESDAY, 2nd MAY, 187 6, A Portion of the Goods which he has scleoted personally, and brought out for sale, Consisting of— Glass Goods, Crockeryware Tea and Dessert Services Fancy Time-pieces, Barometers ltowatt's Auucapnic Lamps Smees' Patent Spring Mattrasses Tinned Metal Pans and Kettles. Other Goods will be offered i.-.dv. course, of which notice will be given, including : — Hardware, Table Cutlery Electro-Plated Goods, Pictures , Gilt Mouldings, Window Glass ' Hosiery, Carpets Wigfall's Household Brushes Abbott ana iSicholt.' Patent Invalid Chairs aißo their Billiard Bagatelle Tables Fry and Son's Celearated Cocoa and Fanci Cocoa Goods Winter Drapery, Sealskin Jackets, he. Dewhurst's Celebrated Machine Cotton, &c. Also, a case of good second-hand Hunter' Saddles. The whole have been well bought, and for Cast and can be confidently recommended to intendin purchasers. i



£20 B E W A B 2>. Whereas some person or persons did, on the 22nd instant, maliciously break the hind leg of my Grey Mare, the above reward will be paid to anyone who will give snob information as will lead to the'con viction of the offenders. F. DE ROSE, Otahuhu. T^OUND, on my premises, New JL North Red. :>> Sheep and 3 Lambs. I have frequently turned them oil', but they constantly return and destroy my property, I have them now in my possession, and if not claimed in one week from date, they will be sold to pay expenses.—Jamea Miller, New North Road —April 24,157 G. lAS. KEW A B D.—Lost, a Black , -L\y and White Cattle Dog on Thursday last. The finder will receive the above reward on returning same to Mr E. Richards, Newmarket. Anyone detain ing same after this notice will be prosecuted. A UCKLAND SCOTTISH -£L VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Tnspec'ion Parade is POSTPONED to Thursday next, the 27th itstant, when the members will muster in the Prill Shed, at 7.30 p.m., to take pirt in formlup t>ie GUARD OF HONOR to His Exoelleury the Governor. jm - Uniform—Fall dress, with arms and accoutrements. ■'.. By order. ~ JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. j7 0 ~O~~T 15 A~~L 3** The annual General ATeeting of the Auckland Foot ball Club will be he'd in th> Club Room, Thames Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 26th April, at 5 pm. sharp. All persons interested in tho gmie are requested to be present. Business— Election of officers for the en- *-j suing year. -: , M W. G. WOON. Hon. Sec UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Share Register wilt be closed from noon of Thursday, the 27th instant, until noon of Monday, the Ist May. when a DIVIDEND of Seven Shillings and SiM'KKcrc per Shire will he payable. J. FRIAK CLARKE, Secretary. No. 21, lnsur.ir.ee Buildings, Auckland, 22nd April IU7G.1 U7G. jfHROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the eighth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of tbe above-named Company, payable to the secretary, at tbe office of tbo coti-p»ny, Bmk Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 12th May, 1.-70. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland.Apri! 24, 187 G. __^ 0 ARRIVE, "by Overland Mail, T. Russell & Sons Gold and Silver Keyless Watches. Weekly or Monthly Payments taken from good marks.—F. H. LEWISSON, JeweUer, Qneen-street. A UCKLAND STEAM ROPE J\. FACTORY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Rope. Per ton. First Quality— _C s. d. 1 inch and upwards 60 0 0 j| inch and under 68 10 0 Whßla and Lance Lines 73 10 0 Culting-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality— All Sizes 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. New Zealand Flax .Rope. 2$ inch and upwards ' 41 10 0 1 inch to 21 43 10 0 J inch and under 47 10 0 Wool Lashing 40 0 0 Per ib. ClothesLines .. 0 0 5$ Flat rrpes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. Terms: Purchases of £ 00 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, # or %°/ a discount for cash ; under £40, nett cash. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. Auckland,.lst March, 1876. .^p^ TO-MORROW. CITY MART. GRANT & MORTON TO'ILL sell by auction To-morrow, v v at 11 o'clock, on account of whom it may concern, ex Brodick Castle, @ London, damaged by sea water, B in diamond 85|| under— 48 pairs 9 4 and 10-4 Blankets ' Canvas and Tar. Term 3 Cash. MONDAY, MAY 8. BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THK ESTATE OF JAMES GLEESON (DECEASED). PRINCE OF WALE? HOTEL, . Hobson-street. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Administrator of the Estate of James Gleeson, deceased to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-sireet, on Monday, Bth May,' at 2 o'clock, That well-known and centrally sitnated Hostelry, THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Hobson-street. erected on a freehold allotment having a fiontage 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 City' 4 of Auckland. Possession Immediate. The Purchaser can have Licence, Stock-In-Trade,^ and furniture at a valuation. . ■■•**... SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM- " PROYEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON X' HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, at their mart Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, ' ' i<! NINEY-NIN TT. YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI CENT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAB. RACK RESERVE J& Section 3-3 Large Allotments. Nos. 13, lClujd 15 SS 0H69 feeT^ t0 ? PBrk E°ad > With * gection 3-2 do., 67 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred-* staeet Section B—l do;, Corner of French and CEorke. streets Section 3-3 do., 65 feet by 182 test, frontingO'Rorke. BttGGt Section 4-3 do., 60 feet bylCOfeet, fronting O'Rorke street The above are the only unsold Residence Sites re maining in the Park. • ."*" Sections 4, 5, and 6-Building- Allotments, having frontages toW ellesley-street. Fast, Rutland-street. - Howe-street and Abercrombie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this Sale, wjich affords the last opportunity to com mercial men.of'securing sites for Villa Residences In the />! trt Park Reßerve. ' ; Tha J.ots specified above are the only ones nnsold and some of them are larger than those'previously 7 offered. The handsome and substantial buildings oiected and in course of erection on this Reserve will make the locality the most attractive and charming as well as most convenient for gentlemen having s business in the city. ... . 6 ATTENTION is also called to (he ALLOTMENTS RKKT east, 4teh ness SITES are unquestionably. FIRST-CLASS, as th« street is tie MAIPf •! HOROOOBFAKF. from tha CITY, with largely increasing suburhs. i, ■ ■ ■ ,: ■ "■""■ —■ —— • '■• '■' •'•• -1 X ,"_ g • WPurchasers may build in wood on any part the property. "f «^ o,£« pll 8 ? an bB obtained at the Mark and the Offices of the Improvement Commissioners. toA^u 0118ofsaleanaaU Pwlloulw»oa»ppllcf.tlwi i