nothing could be better calculated at captau* rhm than a proposition to abolish a rate. Taxes, however necessary, are always oV> jpptionahle as a matter of course ; but although Mr Goldie. appears to be straining 9 ff:er a cheap -popularity, Ido not think he will carry with him those who have the real interests of the city at hpnrt. by endeavour j'np to foist in npon the liabilities of fntnre ratepayers, oharp"*. wWcb rightfully belong fo the preeent.—lcm sir, *c., Ratepayer. [Wp. do not nold with onr correspondent's opinion that the. absence of a contest leaves room in Mr Goldie's case for any donV>t whether he po«fprsps the confidence nf the ratepayers. Altnnnph wenErep with "Rate pnvprV miiin srpumenrp. certain portions nf bis Tetter which have been excised sepm to itidJcnte a desire to make p rmrsonnl attack rather than to dismns the subject fairly on its merits.— Ed. U.S.]

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL INSUR ANCE.

(To the Editor of the Star )

Slß.—ln the Preps Agency telegrams, under the beading nf " Friendly Societies' Act," appears thp. following :—" It waa also asked ■whpther the Government were not very desirous of inducing working men to join a certain industrial branch of the Government Insurance scheme, and so in snrne measure rpndpr unnpppopary the fripndlv societies The Hon Mr Bowpn paid such a branch was rot in e'visfpTinp, n^r it to be created." Now, Sir. if t.ho Industrial Branch of the Government Insurance is not in existence, will yon (if you aro able.) be kind enough to inform me in what Vwrinch T am inptirorl, as Mr B"ker, the travelling agent for the Indus trial Branch, took my proposal whpn he wns here, nnri Mr Worms, the Auckland asent. has receiver! premiums ever fince he deliverer! mv policy, which is a contrsp.t between the Government insurance cornmisfiioner,and my self. On behalf others as well ns mypelf will yon give an answer to t!hfs as snon as possible. —Yours, etc., One of the Insured.

MR MABIN and GENERAL AVERAGES.

To the Editor of the Kvenit>'o St ■ n.

Sir.—"With reference to the paragraph which appeared in ywir i°smo List eveninir concerning rfiip "Whit" Rose," it was my inten'ion to publish in full both side« of the question. On inquiry I find that such would occupy <oo much space. I shall therefore, be hanny to lay the wh^le matter in the form of printed Inters before anyone who mny think the rmestion of sufficient interest to investigate,—T am. Ynnrs *c , Tnos H. Maun:

TWO PICTURES.

(To the Editor of the Eveniko Stab ) Look on this Picture And on That. ".Alcohoi,. Fdhcation. There are 07 "Public The c;ro<?s amount of Houfes in the City of ■Education Kute received .Auckland, which nay for in the City r.f Auckland licenses in all £3?50 To cl es not exceed about enable these Houses to fifteen hundred pounds par license I'ees, Eent. (£1500). In rsturn for and othPr charges, and which the Board «f feed and rlothe the vnh- Education employe 17 Hernia, at le«st. Pixty teichera and assistant thousandpounds(ilrto,ooo) teaohera in the schools find proboblv a rnu'h within the city, whoso larger Bum is yeaily spent united salaries amount to In thefe houses. £1545. b^sid^s payments for school houses and Hardly9i)Thodyeru£nble3 pchcol furniture amount at the above. 'Ncr to some hundreds more. Much indignation is expressed because of this.

TELEGRAPHEC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

The Uuion Beach

The Union Beach had a splendid haul of specimens amounting toT-18^ ft to-day. 11l lb are now on hand of very rich stone. There is much excitement in consequenoe oi the find.

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Katikati Steam-Service. The Bay of Plenty Times pronounces the Elsie a complete failure, and suggests^ that the Katikati service, which with a suitable boat would be renumerative, be undertaken by the owners of the Rowena and Staffa. The Fteamer for Rotorua. Native Chiefs who have lately disposed of land, are desirous" of purchasing a Bteam launch for Rotorua Lake. Mr Cook lessee of the Tanranga Hotel advertises the unexpired term of a lease for sale.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sale of a Sheep Station. _ Mr Miller reports having received informa tion from Mr G. M. Waterhouse, that he has disposed, to Mr Walter Johnson, of his Castlepoint Station, of 16,00&^acres free hold and 6000 acres leasehold, with about 13,000 sheep, and a few cattle and horses, for £19,500 sterling.

Charge Against an Old Settler , An information was laid to-day against Charles Mitchell, by the General Manager of Railways, for using abusive and disgusting language at the railway station yesterday. Mitchell is an old settler.

The Abandoned Contract. Mr Grisded, District Engineer, advertises for fifty navvies to finish the railway con tract to Waipawa, taken away by the Go vernment from Tracey and Allen, theynot having completed the work in contract time.

The Timaru Land Case. The Telegraph points out the similarity ot the land case at Timaru, re the clock ques tion, to that which occurred at Napier, over which that journal had an action for libel. Mr Scaly, of Timaru, is nephew of the JNapier Crown Lands Commissioner. It refers to the case as history repeating itself.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) v This day.

Hew Government Buildings. The audit and one or two other branches of the Government service have been removed into the new buildings, which are now begin ning to look ship-shape. It is said that there iB not a room in the new buildings that is not claimed in prospective by some of the civil servants. . _. , , The renovations to the old Empire Hotel will make it superior to what it was before. Land Investment Company. A new Land Investment; Company, with a capital of £30,000 in 6000 shares of £5, is attempted, but it has no chance whatever. An old Auckland er. Balph Levoi, some time resident in Auck land, has started in the dining-room business here, and is going to apply for a lioense at the next annual meeting. The block in which Levoi's place is, is chiefly composed of first-class shops and well stocked. The owners have all signed a petition against the license. Work Plentiful. Work appears to be still plentiful, and master - carpenters, plumbers, and others complain not that they cannot Jget men, but that the cannot get good men.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

The Taranaki sailed North at noon. Pas sengers—Messrs Younp, Peters, Levison, Ballance, Dowlan, White, North.

The Abolition of Provinces Act. A published despatch from Lord Carnar von to the Maquis of NorrrWby, states that Her Majesty'will.not b&j^Xied to exercise her power of disallowan^irXreapect of an Act providing for the Abolition of Provinces.

CenteaL Prison. The Colonial^lffmect will tin's evening call for tenders forlthe erection of a Central prison for the colbny a* New Plymouth; tenders to be sent in by July 12.

Tuesday. Friendly Societies Act. The deputation from the various Friendly Societies waited to-day upon the Minister of Justice with respect to the Friendly Societies Act, to be introduced next session. The circulated copies of the bill not having any tables appended, the deputation asked was it intended to have any printed. The Hon. Mr Bowen said he could not say anything as to tables or rates until the Government actuary had sent in his rpport. The deputation asked why the different lodges and courts had not been registered as they had applied to be. The Hon. Mr Bowen replied that the actuary would not certify that the tables and charges were sufficiently high to place the society in a sound financial position, and in consrquence of that the Colonial Secretary could not register them. He said, however, that the Colonial Secretary would be pre pared to consider the representation of any competent private actuary the societies misht choose to employ on their behalf.

It was also asked whether the Government were not very desirous of inducing working men to join a certain industrial branch of the Government insurance scheme, and so, in some measure, render unnecessary the friendly societies?

The Hon Mr Bowen paid such a branch was not", in existence, nov was it to be created.

The district officers of the various friendly societies here hove agreed to form a large commitfecto receive suggestions from similar committee's throughout the colony, and for ward them fo the Government, besides watching the bill in its progress through the House,

The Hon Mr Bowen also paid that if there were any delegates at places where the " Luna " called, who were desirous of coming to Wellington in connection with the passing of the bill through the House, they would be granted free passages to Wellington.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Agency.)

This day. The Australia Crossed the Bar. The steamer Australia crossed the bar with the greatest ease at 10.5 a.m.

In our report of the Rifle Association meeting last night we omitted to Rtate that Mr Beck's cup, value £26, was won by Vol. Dore, of the Otabuhu Rifles.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Cooperation with Auckland.

The Acclimatisation Society have voted £150 for co operation with Auckland in intro ducing salmon ova from America, and has dfcided that the Auckland Society be rec ommended to introduce a proportion of trout ova if possible. It was also decided to take immtnediafce steps to procure prairie hens from' America. The Land Case. Further correspondence connected with the Timaru land case just published, shows that Sealey Bros, have decided to accept the Superintendent's reommendation to give up r the section in dispute.

AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

A concert to subscribers was given last night, at which a large audience was present. The programme was made up of miscella neous selections of secular music, comprising eight pieces for the band, six vocal items, and two for band and voices combined. Mr Impey conducted. The band mustered strongly, and played for the most part ex ceedingly well. The difficult music of Wagner's march (Tannhaitsen) was very fairly executed. The remainder of the pieces were mostly dance music. To say that there was a sameness about them is no exaggeration ; no less than six of the eight items were by one composer (Gung'l). The choral part of the concert was much below the average. The madrigal, " Soon as I careless strayed," was never fairly started, and had not Mr Impey, with commendable patience, rgsted his baton for a while, we doubt whether t would have been sung at all. In the "Vene tian Boat Song," by Hatton, the chorus was too loud for the soloist, Mrs Mitchell. [It is surely a strange incident in a boat song to drown the principal performer.] Men delssohn's part song, " The Victor's Return, ' was very well sunc, though the male voices were hardly brisk enough. Mr Harding sang with considerable effect the " Soldier's Drenm of Home." Mrs Mitchell gave one of her besb songs from the part of Guinevere, in "King Arthur," but such performances are always better in character. Misa Leaf sang the charming ballad of " The Two Wallets," and in deference to an unmistakable encore had to repeat the last verse. Altogether the concert exhibited the excellence of the Society's band to the fullest extent, but little more can be said about it.

Sigma,

MR W. J. SWEENEY'S BENEFIT.

To-horr&w evening, the complimentary benefit will be given to Mr Sweeney in the City Fall. The programme will be varied and entertaining, con sisting of dances, songs, nigger melodies, ballads of progress, a farce, and a quadrille party. Messrs Clair Brothers, and Alexander, will appoar in Irish impersonations. Messrs Bertie and Rice, the famous European minstrels, in a double nautical hornpipe. Messrs P. Doran and W. Singer, in their favorite comicalities, Mr A. Smith with comic recitations Messrs W. Doran and W. Teague with comic melodies, Charles Hill with " Mollie Darling," and Messrs Elder and Beafee on the horizontal bar. Several ladies will also appear, and other amateurs. The evening, therefore, will be : most entertaining, and worlhy a full hall. ME COLLIER. Thi* popular local actor announces a parting evening at the Prtoce of Wales Theatre on Friday evening next, when he will repeat his essay on " Stage and Actors," in order that the public may judge for them selves of its tendency and merits. As this will be Mr Colliei's last appearance in Auckland, according to jihe notice, many persons will visit the theatie, to near his farewell.

We learn that the Marionettes are going-a-head at the Thames, and wiring in to the great satisfaction of th 9 general public of that golden district. The new hotel in Custom-Hcuse-stroet, simple in appearance and structure, will be in the possession of Mr Archard, and will be known to pedestrians as the " Britomart" Hotel. Application will be made .n due course for the transfer of the license of tne }' Sailors Ilome " to the new hotel.

CITY COUNCIL.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held to-day at half-past two o'clock. Present: -His Worship the Mayor (in the chair) Councillors, Cosgrave, Brett, Holdship, Prime, Daldy, and Yon der Heyde. MUNICIPAL ACTS. The Town Clerk read a letter which had been received from the Colbnial Secretary, thanking the Council for suggestions for im provements in Municipal Acts. In reference to this, the Mayor said he intended shortly, to bring forward a bill con taining several important alterations. SHUTTERS IN THE MARKET. An application respecting shutters m the market," was referred to the Market Com mittee. ENGINE DEIVEE. The appointment of engine driver for the stone breaking machine was left to the Mayor and City Surveyor. CUSTOM HOUSE-STKEET. A petition from the ratepayers of^ custom House-street was received, praying the Council to keep the width of Custom House street at 100 ft. as originally fixed. f£The matter was referred to the btreets Committee to report upon.

FINANCE ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE. This Committee recommended that all the

cifcy property at Western Springs not required for the water-works should be leased by tender on certain conditions, specified. The Mayor stated that the city should have taken possession of the property to-day, but he had arranged that Mr Motion should continue to hold it for another fortnight. Mr Hurst thought he should like to know a little more about what had been settled in committee as to these conditions* Councillor Daldy said it was highly im portant the conditions should be thoroughly Understood, and proposed a further nieetiiig of the Council to deal with the matter. This was not considered necessary. DEW OFFICES. The same committee recommended that the Council either alter the present offices or rent others. The Mayor said he had a letter from Captain Burton offering to provide office accommadation. Mr Hurst asked why the committee did not make a deGcite suggestion. The Mayor said he had tried to get meet ings, but the members of the Committee would not attend. Mr Purst: Who are the members * The Mayor : Councillors Cosgrave, Brett, Daldy, and Holdship. Councillor Cosgrave was the only one who would attend. Mr Brett said he had only recently been appointed to the committee, so it was no fault of his that he had not been present. . The matter waa ultimately referred back to the committee for some definite proposal. surveyor's report. The Ci'y Surveyor's fortnightly report waa read. This had reference to suggested im provements in Jermyn-sreetEast. It alluded to difficulties which interfere with the plant ing of trees in streets by reason of the levels no- being fixed ; it also mentioned the satis factory progress being made in laying the pipes in Fort-street, and in the contract being carried out in Hobson-street. It was agreed 1o expend £100 in improve ments in Jei.myn-stieet, and to put down asphalt on condition that the inhabitants paid half the cost. The report wns generally adopted. WATER-WORK. The Engineer aunt in his fortnightly report of the progress mado in the Water Supply Works. This was reaif. Councillor Hurst called attention to the letter stating that there was harm in laying tha water-pipes so close to the gas-pipes. The Mayor said there was no danger of any impurity being contracted. In London and Paris the water, pipes were actually laid in the roof of^thc^sewers. FIRE HOSE. The superintendent of the Fire Brigade reported unfavourably of a sample of hose supplied by Messrs Close Bros , and recom mended that 1000 ft. of hose be procured from Messrs Shand, Mason and Co, at home. The Mayor proposed that the suggestion be carried out witn the exception of the firm's name, for which he wished another firm should be substituted. Carried. STATEMENT OF FINDS. Payments woie authorised as follows :— City Council, £337 5s 8i ; Waterworks, £1372 10a ; Endowment Loan, £282 19s ; Total, £1092 143 Sd General account: Balance in bank, £GlO 10 5d ; payments as above, £337 5s 8d ; balance, £273 '4s 9d. City Endow ment Account : Dr. balance, £1229 19s Sd ; accounts to pay, £252 193 ; balance Dr., £1512 18s Sd. SPECIAL RATE ACCOUNT. Credit balance, £733 14s 5d ; Sinking fund, £700. Credit balance, £33 14s sd. HOWE STREET IKDUSTBIAJL HOME. Councillor Holdship moved the following motion : That this Council contribute the sum of £100 per annum payable quarterly, to the sunds of the Howe-street Industrial Home, providing the Committee of Management will, by utilising the surplus labour of the inmates or otherwise, cause the Western City Park to be kept in good order, and to the {satisfaction of the Council. "j|The Mayor rose toffpropose the conflrma* tion of the special water rate of which he had given notice. There waa no means of paying the interest on the loan.^^™3 Councillor Holdship seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr McShane's tender, 2s 3d per yard, was accepted for quarrying, and Mr Crrig's tender 40s per ton for Newcastle, and 25s for Bay of Islands coal was likewise accepted,

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—buyers, £17 12s Gd;

sellers, £17 17s 6d. National Bank—Sellers, 7Gs Cd. Colonial Bank—buyers, 31s. South British Insurance,—Sellers, 54a. Nationaldo.-Eellers, 24a. Gd. Standard, do.—Buyers, 11s. 6d. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile Co. (new issue)— Buyers, 308 ; sellers 355. Waitekauri—Buyers, 4s 6d. Oity of London Sellers, 20a. Karangab.ike—Sellers, 4s. Kuranui Hill buyers, 4s Gd. Cure—Sailers, 5a Gd Queen of May (new) -Buyers, 4a Gd, Union Beach, 74s Gd ; 77s Gd, Tokatea - Sellers, 103. Royal Oak— Sellers, 6s. Bismarck—Sellers, 7s. Tairua—Sellers, 123 Ajax—^Sellers, 4s 9d Welcome—Buyers, 2s 6d

Joseph JNbwmaw, Chairman.

Captain Read appears to be keeping out of the way of unpleasant summonses arising out of charges of bribery in the East Coast Election. The editor of the Tanranga Times, in answer to a query from a correspondent, says that three summonses are out against Captain Head, and that one has been sent to Wellington, one to Napier, and one to Poverty Bay, in the hope of catching him at one or other of these places. If Captain Eead has not been served with one of these summonses by this time, the investigation will have to be postponed sine die, as mem bers of Parliament enjoy immunity from legal processes during a period of forty days anterior to the meeting of Parliaments which takes place on the 15th proximo.

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AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.; The MUSEUM BUILDING will ba formally Opened by his Excellency the Marquess of Normanby, X C.M.G., on Monday, June 5, at 8 p.m. The EXHIBITION of Industrial, Artistic, and. Scientific Objects will then be continued on eyery evening from 3 to 9 p.m., until "Wednesday, June 14 His Honor Sir G. Grey, X C.8., has kindlylpromised his patronage, and the Sooioty of Artists and other friends of tiie Institute have most liberally aided in furnishing exhibits. Explanatory and Scientific LECTUKES will be delivered by Mr Severn and others on each evening. Tickets for the course, ss. Admission at the doors. Is. Further Exhibits will be thankfully received until Saturday evening, June 3. T. F. OHEESEMAN-, Secretary. \7S7"ANTED to Buy, Osiers in any V » quantity.—Burke, Bellows-maker, Wakefleld street* __ WANTED, If tons Second-hand Corrugated Iron.—W. Short, Carver, &c, Steam Fret Works, Oook-street. AH TED, a Boy.—Apply at the Occidental Hotel; also a Female Cook AKTED, a Cook and Laundress. —Mrs G W Binney, Upper Qneen-Btreet. ANTED, a Girl about 14 years old.—Mra Graham, St. Mary's, Dedwood. ANTED Known, that G-. Hold ship and Go. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to clear out present large stocks. TOASTED, by a respectable young V¥' Man T new in the colony, a situation as Clerk in a Ketail Store; is a good penman and accountant, and fully conversant with the bookkeeping in single , entry.- Address EA, at this office. \\T ANTED, a situation as House- VV keeper or Housemaid in a gentleman's family; first-class roferencea.-E. Henry's Registry, fcjhortland-stxeet.



WANTED, a respectable Girl about 16—Mrs Bi°hop, Newmarket. €,7 ANTED, a young Man to1 drive a SV Baker's Oart-G tiixpn. Hob' qn-strptt. ~fI?AfoTED, a Youth who can write "f $ and Count well.— J. McLachlau, Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders for Removing and Alterations to Cottajre, Newmarket. Specifications to be seen at tho Royal Gnortfe Hotd, N wttiaffcot, not Jator than Saturday, Jund 3, at 4 o'clock p m.—Gf. Bowring, Architect. ANTED KNOWN. —To the PiiWie, of Auckland.— Best Cigars at Allen's Call and talons OSvendish and other brands of American Tobaccos. No Inferior tends, dfp*>nd upon that Cut Tobacco sold in any quantity. Good Pipes in clay and wood. Real Meerscliaum, different patterns, india-rubber Pouches, various sizes, and a'l prirps. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel Qiven-street. Venus, Golden i eaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on tho Premises. Virginia, 4d per phi" 3s ijd1 per til Meerschaum Pipes mounted in Gold ot Silvfe W" ANTED, a trustworthy Servant, middle-aged, to take charge of ChiMfen, and accompany family to Dunedin. Must be good Needlewoman. Good wages.-Apply Immediately to Mrs G. M. Reed. North Shore W" ANTED, a smart lad about 14. ~^yaAj e&rly H Waite, Tinsmith, Upper Qneen-strect. ,_ W XntED, a good General Servant. Mrs .Tagger, Newmarket. Y&J ANTED, a Wet Nurse to take' W charge of a child for a year or eighteen months ; none but respectable persons need apply.— R"fer to WH, Post-office, Wellington. AffTKD Known, that E. Carr offerß Racial advantages to buyers of Tim hor at the Waikawau Tards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Roitfl. ANTI^t), Tailors and TailoresseS, N. Campbnll, Queen-street. T&JANTED KNOWN, L Bf. Green '*' is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce ' Trees, Shrubs. Climbiuij Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, ■>nd Maenohas Rnses, Kna, bias, Stove and Gveen h"ii«e Plarjts. Fruit Tree', &s , *c, at Seaflol'i View Nursery, or in the Market Hnuse every Kriday and Saturday. N.B.—''.ll ordera left with tho Market Insroetor will promptly att- nrtefl to. IJJ A N~ TED, r V Tntondin|NPurchasprs of Riding Saddles and Bricllen, fee, to know that the undersigned has just rccoivfld a very superior Jot of Saddles, which ho is selling at 55a. oach, complete with mounts; Bridles, G». Get. paoh ;by far tho bnst value iv A.ncbland. All other goods proportionately oheap, Save the impor ter's proiit, by baying rtireut from W. S. JO^ES, Wholesale anci Retail' Saddler, Importer and Mann aeturcr. Quaen-StTeet. XjCT ANTED KNOWN, that Henry v *! Probert. Cabinet Maker, ITpholsto'er. and Genera House Furnislier. 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 4s, 4s Gd, ss, »nd 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. 7ftf~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, arid Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-oflice, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Mafipfield'R Buildings, Albert -Btre*t, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Bewintf Machines In the pio ' vincn. All work euarnntccd of'1 beet materials and quality and lowest remtinerative''charge. WA JN TE D Known, that the FiUing Shop, Scwinpr Machine and Oov/e's Apericy, is RKMOVFD to Vulcan Lann, corner of High-street. Only tho highest class machines kept in i Rtocir. RcpMrs to all machines properly done. Steam Qii'igcs repaired, tested, and adjusted. WA NTED~kTO¥I that J.MORRISON Is prepared to execute all hinds of ASPITALTINCI at reasonable prices.— A-Jdrr _ Newtonßoa3. WANTEI) KNOWN, that D. V'V GOLDIS is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber und other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fellopfl, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet. rpAILOES. — "Vented Good Handa -1 —-Apply Samuel Coombes, 02, Queen-street. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Mnsio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS- Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. 117"ANTED, by a respectable young H man, a situation to look after a horse or buggy, or to make himself generally nßeful; under stands milking; 12 months good character,"™ Apply by letter to CR, at thia office. _^ ■ \\J ANTED KNOWN, that John V f Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashos, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attonded to with despatch qpO LET, a Furnished Cottage in ._. Freeman's Bay, four rooms, Rood yard ; also a Furnished Bedroom, with use of Kitchen,—Apply to Rayncr, Butchar, Victoria-street. TO LET, Aparinients, furnished or unfurnished; also Board and Residence for I single gentlemen. Terms moderate,—H. Collins, Baker, Princes-street, opposite Northern Olub. npo LET, a Bake-office and Shop in JL Wellington-street.—Apply to Mr F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. TVTORTH S HORE.—To Let, two .13 Cottageß, beautifully situated, within three minutes walk from Devonport Wharf.—Apply to K. end R. Dnder. npO LET, that commodious Shop X lately occupied by Cook tnd Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. TO LET, a House in Alten Tioad, containing 13 rooms—Apply to Mr Coleman,. at J. Cosgrave and Co.'s. O LET, a - Houge on the Grafton near Choral Hall, containing 7 rooms.—Apply to Albert Eaton, No 10, Queen-street; or, H. Ashton , and Son, Insurance Buildings. TO LKT, a comfortable, furnished Bedroom, suitable for one or two gentlemen, with or without board.—Hobson-street. sacnnrl rottage between Durham and Wydnham-street.' |__ffi_j_ "^ FOB SALE, a team of good working Bullocks, with Yokes, Bars, and Onains.— Apply to M. H. Rod, inehunga. EOa SAL®, Heart Shingles, Fire wood, and 600 Titreo Rails 30s pa-100.—M. H. Roe, Onehunga. FOJi 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, 57, Queen-street. OH SALE, cheap, a new Mangle. —For particulars apply six doors from Dr Daw son, chemist, Elliott-street. FOR Positive Sale, on easy terms, with immediate possession a really good aud very compact Farm of 43 acres, all in good grass, well fenced and divided into paddocks, with good House, Stableß, and all necessary outbuildings upon it, well adapted for a Dairy Farm, being only six miles from town.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, on easy terms, a very superior Five-roomed House, with good outbuildings, water laid on, and freehold allotment 47 x 100 feet, with splendid view of the harbour, situated in one of the best parts of Ponsonby. Applr to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Que<sh-sreet. m •£> v»r HP H E Brethren of the following -a- Lodges are requested to attend the Funeral oi the late Brother W. H. Palmer, at his residence, Bemuera, on FRIDAY NEXT, 2nd June, leaviDg 1 Auckland by 2 p.m. train, and getting out at New maaket Lodge Ara—W. MITCHELL, W.M. Lodge "Waitemata—W. LODDER, W.M. Lodge Prince of Wales—W. H. SKINNER. W.M. Lodge United Service-J. H. BURNS. W.M, Lodge St. Andrew—J. "WALKER, W.M. No Rkgalia. y.B.—Any alteration of time of leaving by train will be notified in the morning papers. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. MUSICAL FESTIVAL, CHORAL HALL. THUESDAY, JUNE 1. Late Train leaves Onehunga and intermediate stations for Auckland at 7.0 p.m., returning after the Concert. Tickets issued during the day not available, ex cepting from Otahuhu and intermediates by L«st Train. The Return Train does not call at Otoahuhu, By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager.



— ' '"""UMaJilMv /COMPOSITOR WAh __.j). "WANTED, a COMPOSITOR for the WaiJcato Times.— Apply office of this paper. O~- T I C E. The DELEGATES appointed by the various FRIENDLY SOCIETIES to consider the Friendly Societies Act, are requested to meet at the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street, at half-past 7 o'clock THIS BVENINGf. THOMAS COLE, Chairman. rfWRUA PROSPECTORS' GOLD 1 MINING COMPANY (LIMITED)!. NOTICE 3s hereby given that a Call (first) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payabls to the Secretary, at the office of the Company. Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before MO^AY' thel2thJUne 'lß7! E O. WINTER, Secretary. *__ !70R ETJS3BLL AND ■*- KA.WAKA.WA. saßSifi'tiGiiSets' The rpgnlHr trading cutter. FAWff Will fiail as above at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW (Thnr3ciay), the Ist June. For freight, &c, apply to Or to the Maßtor on board, A T^OR WHAKATANE AND fflis. i: opotiki. qMm& Tne Cutter Will sail for above ports on Friday next, Juno l- For freighter passage, apply^ OST, between the Captain Cook ' and Auckland Hotel,, two bras, Lamp Sockets. -Finder rewarded on returning the samo to the Pacific Hotel. ___ — MISSING, from Wayte's Lilbrary " GEEVfLLE'S MEMOIRS/ - Holder will please return it at once. T OST~on~~the~24th May, from the JIJ Mount Smart road, a Roan Cow, While Face, Brown round the eyes.—One pound will be given to anyone returning the same to Mr Hardoy, Mount Smart. ___ — OST or Stolen, yesterday afternoon, a Brindled Bull Terrier Dog. about 12 months old (number of collar, 220). The finder will be rewarded on returning the dng to the Market House, and anyone found with him in their possession alter this notice will bo prosecuted.—R. 0 Greenwood. KTTER addressed to Mr .Nathaniel Morgan, c-ire of Mr Jrhillip Rees, Auckland, now lying at this oflice. A" UUKLAtf DTEMPERANCK MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. Jll Members of the above Association, and those desirous of loi,m>«, will luoot THIS EviMS, atj o'clock at the Tcmpeiauce Hall, Albart-stroet, to elect officers, consider bye-.awß, _c. Members of all Temperance Bodies are invited to Join. .Entrance fee. is; quarterly «*Js«^jft w> Chairman ot the adjourned meeting. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. PORTER & CO. LICENSED DKAXKRS TJNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call tne attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of * DOUBLE and SINGLE - BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNB Do do do Breech do do Curtis and Baivey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eloy's Central-fire Percussion Caps Do Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared Gun "Wads Walker, Parker, and Co's Patent Shot, in 101b and 281b bags Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges __S Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for tho Sportsman. QU|EEN AND HIG H-STREIETS, Auckland, N.Z. J AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Th mas Henry Winwood Morris, of Hamilton, Waikato, Farmer, bavinj* made a declaration of the lops of a Certificate of Title for the Country Allot ments 118a, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, and 120, in the Parish of Horotiu, County of Waikato, I hereby give notice that I shall, on the twenty-sixth day of June, 1876, issue to the said Thomas Henry Winwood Morris a Provisional Certificate for tho said land, unless caveat be lodged at this office in the mean- Dated this thirtieth day of May, 1876, at the Land Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar. HTIHE LATE FIBE. J. S. WELSMAN, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Desires to inform his Customers and tho Public that he has taken Promises adjoining Mr. Dornwell's, and opposite tho site of his late shop, where he is prepared to supply all the requisites of the trade as formerly. Patients Prescriptions are all saved. fnO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 3rd June, for Alterations and Additions to the Old House at Home Hotel. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. 'IpBE time for receiving Tenders for JL Villa Residence, Ponsonby, to be EXTENDED tin til nday next. B. CAMERON, ' ■•v---c Architect.'?. T*JEW LUCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of- Harper Twelvutrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial only solicited. Id. Ib. cheaper than the ' imported article. Auckland Agents:—Messrs G-. W. Owen, H. B. Morton, and Warnock- Bros. TJCKLAND ATHENiEUM AND MASONIC HALL. ■ All Interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who may be willing to join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One Guinea per annum, are requested to send their names and addresses to Captain Burton, at the office of Mr W, J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane; or to the Publisher, Star Office if il NO eligible Tender having been leceived for ropairs to Schooner Southern Cross, Fresh Tenders will be received until noon To-morrow. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Customs, Auckland, May 31,1866. PRIVATE MEETING of the Ratepayers of Mount Eden will take place at the Eden Vine on Friday next, June 2, at seven o'clock.—Ratepayers requested to attend. TTJST ARRIVED, from Sydney, _? and for Sale by the Subscriber, deliverable either in Onehunua or Auckland :— 800 bags Coarse and Fine BONEDUST. A first class article. Cheap for Caßh. LEVI W. EATON. May 10,1876. "pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, JUNE 2. Complimentary Benefit, and Positively the Last Appearance in Auckland of MR. G W COLLIER, on which occasion "Stage and Actors" will be re delivered (by special desire). Mr. Collier having been accused of bullying the play-going public, wishes them to judge for themselves, as this Essay will bo given in its entirety, suppl&mented with other enter tainments T\ I T V H A I L. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDEBED TO ME. W. J. SWEENEY, * Prior to his departure for Aus ralia, on which occasion the following gentlemen have kindly con sented to appear :—Messrs Clair, P. Doran, R, Teague, E. Alexander, A. Singer, W. Doran, A. Smith, O. Hill, Bertie and Rice, Elder and Beake, assisted by Miss Ash and a host of Lady amateurs. A Select Quadrille Party after the performance, j & Prioes of admisßlon:—B3,2s, and Is.



7~1 H O R A L HALL. Undor the Patronage and Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, LADY .NOBMANBY, AND SUITE. A GEAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF THE REPAIRS OF TUB HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, will be given on TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1576, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SACRED SELECTIONS 2nd Part-SECULAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Music PROGRAMME:— Part I. Stf. Paul. Introduction (Andante) Chorus, " Lord thou alone" Recit and air, " But the Lord"—-Mrs Glover Duet, " Now we are ambassadors''—Messrs Harker Choras, " How lovely are the" Recit and air, " I will sing"—Mrs Mitchell As the Hart Pants (Mendelssohn). Chorus, "As the Hart pants" Solo, "For my soul thirsteth"—Miss Edgar. Messiah:. Keoit and air, " He was cut off " "But thou didst not leave"—Miss Leaf Chorus. " Lift up your heads" Song:, " Why do the nations"—Mr Brott Chorus, "Hallelujah." Part 11. Overture, " Massaniello" Part Song, " There's one that I lovo dearest" Soug, " The Danube River"—Mrs Mitchell Trio, "Oh, Memory" Solo (Pianoforte)— Miss Fairburn PartSonß, "The Dawn of Day" (Hullah) Song—Miss Edgar Trio, "Te Prego" (Curchman) Song and Chorus, " Children's Voices"—Miss Leaf National Anthem. TICKETS, 2s 6d each; obtainable at Messrs Up ton's, and j. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, ' Auckland: and Mr. J. if all, Otahuhu. A Late Train from Auckland to Onehunga will leave at 7 p.m , returning after the concert. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. JOSEPH BROWNE, Conductor. YOUNG- MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. OPENING MEETING IN THE LORNE-STREET HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 2. PROGRAMME: Music, " Kyrie," Mozart—Choir Chalnnan'H address Music, •'AdestoFidelis"—Choir Secrntary's Report Mueic, " When Winds Breathe Soft'"—Choir Address, " Shoulder to Shoulder"—Archdeacon Maunsell Muiip, " Awake. JEolfan Lyre"—Choir Address-J. O. Firth, Esq. Music, " The Men of Harlech"—Choir Address—Rev. Warlow Davies, M.A, Music, " Hymen's Torch"— Choir. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.30. Beats re served for ticket-holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, tho Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. WTO MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. OPENING MEETING IN TUB LORNE-STREET HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd JUNE; His Honor Sia George Grey, X.0.8., in the Chair. Addresses by Yen. Archdeacon Madnsell, Rev. Warlow Davies, and J. C Firth, Esq. Music under direction of Mr. T. Cooper, June 9.—" Nature's Chemistry, with Illustrations"— Josiah Martin, Esq. June 30.—"British Colonization." — Rev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—"The Emancipation of Women."—Rev. Dr. Wallis. July 28,—" Our Century."—H Worthiegton, Esq. August 4.—" Socrates: his anticipations of Chris tianity,"—Rev. S. Edgor. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September 22—To be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Toia linson. October 6.—"Tennyßon."—Dr. Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced.—Rev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Lecture, Is. Commence at 7.30, Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. FRIDAY, JUNE 2. POULTRY, PRODUCE, GROCERIES, FURNITURE. M. JONES & CO. Y&7ILL sell by auction, at the Central V V Sale Rooms (late Arthur's Mart), on Friday, at 11 a.m. POTATOES, Onions, Pig Feed, Fowl Wheat, Maize, Oats, Butter, Beef POULTRY, Sporting Dogs, Retrievera GROCERIES, Boxes Tea, Flour, Sugar, Rice, Candles, Soap, Furniture, Bedsteads and Bed ding, Chairs, Tables, Meat Safes, Couoheß, Pier and Swing Glasses, Pictures, lot of Sun dries, etc. Also, A Quantity of Household Furniture and effects, choice Collection of Books, of a Gentleman leaving the colony. And, New Dingy, 14 feet, with Paddles, &c, complete. lj kegs Prime Pukekohe Butter. TO-MOREO.W, NOON. ■ BLACKSMITHS' AND CARPENTERS' TOOLS. rf O BE SOLD BY TJCTION, J- At Mart, Blacksmiths' Tools of a small Forge, well assorted, little used—Bellows, Anvils, Stock and Dies, &c. Assorted Lot of Carpenter's Tools, R. ARTHUR Auctioneer, " THdRSDAY, JUNE 1. UNDER WRIT OF FI. JF4. R. ARTHUR HA S been instructed to sell on Thursday, June 1, at his mart, Queen-street, at 12 o'clock, The right, titles, and interest of G A Annesley in the remaining term of the lease of the Suffolk Hotel Oollegeetreet,; also, the Publican's License. WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1876. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT. THE undersigned have been instruc ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fer sale by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, at noon, on the above date. The Lease for a term of 21 years, of the Hospital Endowment, Lot 14a of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland, containing 4a lr Op, situated on the road between the Harp of Erin Hotel, and the Royal Oak Hotel, Conditions at the Mart. B. TONES & CO. B. TOJSKS.] R. C. CARR. SATURDAY, JUNE 3. WRECK OF BRIG SARAH. ON ACCOUNT OP WHOM IT MAS CONCERN. B. TONES AND CO. HAVE been. instructed by Messrs Oruickshank and Co. to sell, on account of thi underwriters, on Saturday, June 3, at 12 o'clock, The Brig SARAH, 232 tons, with all gear am appurtenances, as she now liea ashoie 2 mile north of Elizabeth Reef, abreast of Poo Knights' Island.



THURSDAY, MAY 31. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. LARGE PARCEL NEW AND SEASON ABLE DRAPERY. CONTINUATION UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, to-morrow, afcU o'clock, A Large Parcel of New ana Seasonable Drapery, Comprising— 9-4,10-4, and 11-4 Extra Medium Blankets 9-4, 10-4, and 11-4 Super Blankets 9-4,10-4 Gentian and Blue Grey ditto Fancy Railway Hugs Crimean Shi tings, Fancy Tweeds 29in. Aberdeen Winceys, Homespuns Fancy Check Winceys, uosinme Tweeds Waterproof Tweeds, Coatings French Merinos, Moreenß 4-4 Rough Brown and Dressed Hollands Linen Hucks, Huck Towels 8-4, 8-10, 10-12 Linen Damask Cloths 8-4 Victoria, Cloth, Velv t Pile Covers Lappett Blinds, Harness Curtains SwißS Long Stitch and Lace and Apllque ditto Men's, Boys' and Youths' Half Hose Ditto ditto Knit and Shetland ditto Women's and Children's Hosiery Fancy Tweeds, Bliss' 3-4 and Coatings Men's Mexican and Havard Shirts] Ditto Wolsey and Printed ditto Ditto Fancy Wove and All Wool Crimean, ditto Boys' and Youths' ditto ditto Men's White and Oxford ditto Men's Nelson and Geelong Tweed Trousers Ditto ditto Fancy Trousers and Vests, DB Ditto Galatea Tweed Suits Ditto Beaver aud Melton Overcoats Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vesta Ditto Yachting Suits. Special.—The attention of the Trade is airoted to this Sale, as tho Auctioneers instructions are to Bell every line. Terms Liberal. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. CITY MART. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at their Mart on Thursday next, Ist June, at 11 o'clock, That Wooden Building, well lined, with Zinc Verandah, ortner of Pitt and Vincent-streets; to be removed by the purchaser. Terms —Cash-. FAST SAILING CUTTER ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at an early date. The f ast-sailng and well-known Clipper Cutter ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' The above vessel has been recently fitted for tho Island trade, aud her sailing qualities being so well known (having won so many prizes) need no comment E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. '■■*- THURSDAY, JUNE 1. EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OP A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] MESSES. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by publio auction, on their premises, at the corner of Fort and Queen-streets, on ihurßday next, June 1, a 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, Comprising— Canvas, Oars Rope, Muntz Metal Rod Anchors, Round Iron Chain, Washers Paints, Brass Fittings Oils, Mast Hoops Pitch, Shackles Tar, Hooks Blocks, Thimbles Bushes, WhaliDg Gear Brushes, Tarpaulins Lamps, Cloths Compasses, Tents Muntz Metal, Wire Rope Copper and other Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags Cork Fenders, Bunting Composition Dumps, Steering Wheels Horse Slings, Oakum Felt, Nautical Works Ana Goods of every class pertaining to the Sh Chandlery Business, together with the Mttlngs and LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, That USEFUL AND WELL-KNOWN ST4.UNOHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRIBTINA COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND TEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending 'purchasers Is particu larly called, not only to the extensive connection this 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 Btook suitable for any market, which will be sold entirely WITHOUT RESERVE. E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers, FRIDAY, JUNE 2. . VALUABLE GOLD CHAIN. OIL PAINTING. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscriber will sell at the mart, Fort -street, on Friday next, June 2, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, Ladies' Gold Albert, very old Oil Painting. &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JUNE 5. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. THAMES RIVER SAWMILL AND BUSH, HAURAKI DISTRICT. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, June 6. at 12 o'clock, All that Parcel of Land at Waihoii, in the District of Hauraki, situated on the Walhou River and containing 29 acrea and 2 roods, more or less, being part of the land known as Huru moinioi; on which is erect-d that extensive ' Sawmill Property, capable of cutting 35,000 feet per week, and known as the Thames River Sawmill. Attached to the property is a Wharf, alongside of which vessels drawing 11 feet can lay and load. Also, All that Parcel of Land situated In the District of Hauraki, known by the name of Te Tip-u whakatara Block, containing 1,015 aores or thereabouts for the residue of the term of 45 years from the 16th December, 1&72, together with the right to fell and carry away all knurl timber trees on the Block, on certain conditions, particulars ol which may be obtained at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,] Auctioneers.