CONTRACTORS TROUBLES.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,— The letter signed "Thomas Lupton per T.8.H." in your last evening's issue, having, in some respects, reference to my self, though, as far as I am concerned, sub stantially correct. There are, nevertheless, one or two points in it calling for comment. I allude first to the statement that for some reason, of which Lupton was ignorant, I failed to fulfil my promise to pay him. In publishing such an assertion Lupton is will fully stating what is the fact, the truth being that I informed him cf his being already In my debt, but at the same time told him if he brought me his bill indorsed with a certain name, known to him, I would advance him the money necessary to release him from what might be termed his usual pressure by •'the poor labourers." He again says :"I was nob only refused money by Donaher, but he actually refused to show me or furnish jpe with the fortnight's measurement, &c." Lnpton has his own engineer for tho purpose who could have supplied him with the mea surements ; therefore there was no obliga tion whatever on ray part to shew him the measurements of my engineer. I however went through accounts with him, whereby he was shewn to be in my debt £100, hut the truth was plainly evident that he feared to encounter the fact which would be dis closed by the figures of his own engineer, viz., that he was indebted to mo in the above amount; and further, this he was aware of when he insoired the untruthful letter of last evening. However I shall not discuss the matter now by any further correspondence, as Lupton's present indebtedness to me will form the subject of proceedings at law.— Maetin Donaher.

MRS GRAINGER AND CAMPBELL'S COWS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star

Sir, —I was astounded to see in last night's STiit another latter from Mrs Grainger, who seeing lately to have la.d herself out for the special preservation of Ponsonby highways and policemen, in order. I havo no dosireto discuss with th>> pood lady, the cleo'Js or misdeeds of tho Ponsonby Hoard, or her claims to huVa the road past her residence put in good repair. Manj; of the by-streets of Ponsonby are no douV>t bad enough, a3 I know to my sorrow, having frequent occasion to travel them, but Mrs Grainger may rest assured that for mv own sake, if not for hers, I slnll refrain frrm driving my cows over bad roads while I can find a good one. .1 simply deny in toto that Mrs Grainger or any of her reitjhbours ever complained to me of my cowa breaking up Nrrfolk-street. so that the assertion tbat I ever Mtisively retorted that [ should do as I pleas 9, comes to naught. It is absolutely un true. It is not onco in a week, tbat my cows pass Mra Grainptr'x residence, and then only under circum stances of absolute necessity.—l am, &c, W 0 Camp bell.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

■ ' (From our own correspondent.) This day. Tokatea and Royal Oak. The Tokatea ha 3 about 251bs of picked Btone, obtained from the maia drive Id the Van level this week. The leader is looking well in several places, and the company hare started crushing at the Bismarck battery. In the Pioynl Oak stoping is going on favourably in No. 1 leader. Oolbs of picked specimens are or\ hand, and 40 tons of quartz in paddock. The Company will crush on Monday.

Union Beach Crushing and Dividend. The Union Beach has 3301bs of specimens In hand. The weekly yield of good crushing quartz now averages 70 tons. A fourth divi dend is announced, payable on the Ist June.

McEwin's claim has six tons of quartz and 3001bs specimens now at the mill, which are likely to return 200 oza. melted gold. Things in mining generally are looking well.

RUSSELL

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Arrived : lona, fsom the North. Sailed : Adah, for Coromandel; Elsinore, for Auckland, and lona. Passengers : Mrs McLeod, Hallet, Phillips, Tole, Callaghan, Lundon, Itiarle.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) Yesterday. The Native Minister and th 9 Maori King. The Native Minister had an interview with Tawhiao last night and to-day, but the reception has been a very cold one. To-da,y the King merely walked into Sir Donald's whare, and shook hands with him. NoDhing of any consequence seems to have been accomplished by the visit yet.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Contract Annulled

The Government ha 3 annulled the contract of Tracey and Allen, for a railway between Te Aute and Wairarapa. They are long over.time. The sureties are men of sub stance, and will be called on to finish the work. The San Francisco Mail Boat. , The Telegraph to-night complains that the San Francisco mail boats do not carry coast pilots, and lie seven miles out from the port, and consequently their signals are not seen. Last Tuesday between 20 and 30 people, passengers and others, were watching for her at the port from four o'clock till midnight, and no signs of signals were perceived.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

Fire Brigade Practice. The Fire Brigade being unable to send a detachment to take part in the competition at Ballarat, had a number of trial practices under Ballarat conditiona yesterday, with most satisfactory results. The time made in each practice will be sent to Ballarat for .comparison with time made there. The foundation stoi^o of the new Fire Brigade Hall was laid by Mrs Harris, wife of the Superintendent of the Brigade, by torchlight on Wednesday night.

WELLINGTON

j: v [Per Press Telegram Agency], ■■■'■: ■<!'■; Thursday. Second Cook's Straits Cable. The Agent-General reports that the tender of the Telegraph Construction Maintenance Company has been accepted for a second Cook's Strait cable. . •

TMs day.

Taupo's Passengers.

Sailed : Tanpo, for Nelson and Anokland. Passengers. — Messrs Webb, A. Poole, Bucholz, Naden, Wish, Watson, Griffiths, Turner, Margetts, Wilson, Kibbel, Miss L. Brown, Miss Bushe.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thnrsday.

Vessel Dismasted. The Julius Vogel, from Manawatu, haß arrived off Waitara dismasted.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. The Nymphe Officers in Clover. On the arrival of H.M.S. Nymphe here the Provincial Government paid all the ex penses of the officers at Fornhill. The Super intendent wrote to the captain, offering the free use of the dock, which offer Captain Suttie hopes to be able to take advantage of before leaving this station.

Mr Kelly, the new proprietor of Belle View Estate at, Ruakaka, near Wangarei Heads, sustained a compound fracture of the,leg last Sunday. A horse drawing a ■'oatt bolted, and the vehicle coming in con tact with Mr Kelly knocked him down, and inflicted the injury mentioned.

FREEMASONRY.

A lodge of Freemasons was opened on Mon day week in Tauranga at the lodge room, the Strand, under the authority of Brother G. P. Pierce, P.G M , acting under the con stitution of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The lodge was duly constituted and conse crated by Brother Thomas Jenkins, P.M., of the Ara Lodge, Auckland, and P.G.D C. of the Provincial Givnd Lodge of Auckland, acting as P.O. under warrant from the Pro vincial Grand Maßter, assisted by Brothers Captain Forster as S.W., Joseph Vercoe aB J.W., the Rev W. E. Mulgan as Chaplain, and A. Asher as D.C. The interesting opening ceremony was carried out by these brethren in a highly satisfactory and effi cient manner, af'er which Brother Henry C. Hoyte was duly installed Worshipful Master of the Lodge, Brothers T. D. Wrigley, S.W. ; Captain Turner, J. W.; Joseph Vercoe, Treasurer ; the Key. W. E. Mulgan, Chap lain ; D. Asher, Secretary; JR. C. Jordan, S.D ; W. M. Commons, J.D.; W. Watson, I. G.; Stewart, Tyler. Lodge business was then proceeded with, and a number of gen tlemen proposed as candidates. After the Lodge closed the Brethren adjourned for re freshment; to the Masonic Hotel.

ROYAL MARIONETTES.

The fairy-ii^e members of the Mari nette Company hold out with wonderful tenacity and continue to sustain their deserved popularity ; but tl en they are a wity community, tmrt have constitutions which are not subject to t c numerous ills of humanity. The programme last evenir-g was executed with alacrity and a nimblenflss of toot tint commanded goneral admiration. Tha representation of tho Chrint>s w»s us perfect ai on previous nights, and tho songs from Apollo's retreat weio as Deautiful and music »l»;s ever The " Children in the Wood" in two acts, with-p.ppropriato scenery, was greatly admired, also tho comic fairy pantomime of ' Littlo Reel Riding Hoed," and the silver transformation scene. The audience frequently shewed signs of approbation. CITY HAXL this evening a grand musical and literary entertain ment will be Riven by St. James's Young Men's Asso cisition. assisted by the choir, in aid of tho West fend Cricket Club. Tho entertainment will take place in tho i ity Hull, and will be somewhat different in detail from the usual run nf such things, as it will include a scene from Homo's famous trapedy of •' Dou-jlas." and " Bob Sawyer's Evening Party," from the pages of tho late Charles Thickens Mrs Woolley will preside at. the piano. Mrs Mitchell will ting several choice melodies. Mr Plunket will reid the " New Boy," sod another gentlemuli will give the interesting " Legend of 1 ochbuy." These, with several glee 3, solos, and quartettes, will form an excellent evening* entertainment, and as the price is but a shilling, tho inducements to visit tho City Hall to-night will bo all the greater.

CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The chess to\irnament, Auckland v. Dune din, for the champion cup, presented by W. Aitkin, Esq., was commenced last night at the telegraph office. Mr Upton acted as umpire for the Dunedin players, and Mr Nixon, in Danedin, for the Auckland competitors. The game was continued through tho night, and in the early stages seemed to be very evenly contested, but the superior play of , the Auckland men soon began to tell, and the first game finished—that of Garland v. Man dor —went in our favour. Tho next game in order was Williams versus Grimstead was drawn. Those were the only game finished. Mr Jakins, however had his opponent within a few mives of checkmate, and at seven of the other boards^ Auckland was certain to win, when the sitting termin ated at eight o'clock this morning. In the other two games Auckland prospects were lkewise good. On adjournment to eight o'clock this evening, Dunedin refused to play again allegiug as their reasons - firat, that it was the understanding that the match would be finished in one sitting. Second, their players could not be got together, fHowever, the Auckland team insist on finishing the match, as no condition was imposed by the giver of the Cup, Mr Aitkin, as to finishing the match iv one sitting. They have tele graphed to Mr Lenion for the use of the wires for continuance of the match this evening, and .have notified their opponents to j:be ready, although they have virtually won, and should it be considered the mateh1] is finished they will be declared the actual winners. They are, however, of finishing the play so as to see the relative positiOnsj;at the close. We hope for the sake of their own good name that the Dunedin men will not behave in the shabby manner threatened. The prospect of nine games certain against them, one drawn, and the other two even, is certainly not a pleasant one, but far better fight it out and lose like gentlemen than shuffle off like spoiled childien.

THE RESULT OF THE PLAYING.

At eight o'clock this morning, when the sitting terminated, the boards stood :— Morton v. Hay — (French Game)— Even game. Stewart v Mouatt—(Evan's Gambit)— 3 pawns ahead and winning advantage. Lusk v, Janion—(King's Gambit Declined) —Knight and 2 pawns ahead, and winning position. Williams v Grimstead—(French Defence) —Drawn Game, finished. Heather v Ash- (Guico Piano)-2 passed pawns ahead, and easy winning advantage. Brodie v t Delain—(lrregular)—Pieces and pawns ahead ; will win easily. Jakins v Paul—(lrregular)—Queen and pieces ahead ; will win easily. Rice v. Wilson-(French Game)-Even game. Gorrie v. Singer—(Two Knights' Defence) —will win easily. Schmidt v.. Goulston—(Sicilian Game)— piece and pawn ahead. Wins easily. Dowden v. Quick—(French GameHEven G-arland v. Mander—{GuicoPiano}—Game won ; finished.

RACING NOTES.

There is no fresh racing news, except that Folly has partially recovered from Ms lame ness, and is likely to start for the Handicap. I understand that a colt of Major Walmes ley's, by Sledmere out of Moonbeam, broke his leg over a fire fence a day or two ago This is a; pity, as the animal was likely to do credit to his breeding. An effort is being made to set the limb, which it is hoped will prove successful. The racing will come off to-morrow. My "tips" do not require any alteration. Hotspub.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 10a. Sellers, £17 103. National Bank—Sellers, 765. South British Insurance,—sellers, 54s 6d. National do.—sellers 255. Standard, do.—Buyers, Us. 6d. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £10 sa. Loan and Mercantile Co. (new issue)— Sellers 85s. Moanatairi—Sellers, 17s 6d. Colonial Bank-323 ; buyers, 31s. Caledonian (double)-sellers, 20s. $££ Uityof London—Sellers, 21s. Karangahake—Sellers, 4s. Kuranui Hill-buyers, 2s 6d. Cure—Sellers, 5s 6s Union Beach—7o3. ; Sellers, 74a. Tokatea—Sellers, 9a. 6d. Royal Oak—Sellers, 6s. Bismarck—Sellers, 78. Tairua— Buyers, 9a Gd ; sellers, 103 6d. Ajax—Buyers, 4s 6d ; sellers, ss. Welcome— buyers, 2s 3d. Joseph JNewman, Chairman.

A football match Parnell v. North Shore, will take blace at the North Shore to morrow afternoon, play to commence at 3 o'clock. The following are the names of the players :—Pamell: Kobertshaw, Tonks (2), Yon Tempsky, Helps, Woodward, Mow bray, Haultain, Woodhouse, Peacock, J. Philson, Totton, Cotton, Hikey, Champion, and Corbett.. North Shore : flees, Duder, Dacre, E. Burgess, Hale, Nolan, G. Burgess, Whewell, Wells, Swanson, C. BuEgess, Sib bin, Copland, Atkin, and Webster.

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JTOTIOE TO GASFITTERS, Ac. Tenders are required for Gas Fittings to a Shop in Queen-street. Plans, specifications, &c, may be seen at the shop on the opposite side of McAitlvur and Shera's new building-. Tenderß to be in not ht'.r than noon on Monday next. J. & 0. HELDT, Milliners. &c. ISS LIZZIE MO X GAN, on the eve of her departure for Sydney by tho Hero, desires to return her sincere thanks to her friends in Auckland for their kiud patronage during her thea trical career ia this city. WANTED, 1000 tons of Shingle v T for Asphalt Purposes, delivered at tlie Breakwater. — Apply to J, Monition, j&sphalter, Breakwater Bond, or Newton. ANTED, for the Ferry Hotel, Stokes' Point, a poucl Honsemaid; one accustomed to the bar pieferred.—Apply Ferry Hotel, Stokes' P..int WA-N'JED, Lodgings for a Lady and Genfemsn ; must be in a quiet hi a'thy situation. — Address X, Star Oillce. ANTED, two stroag Labourers. —B. Gi(tQ3 and Son. %hj ANTED, a strong respectable " * T-ad—O WooTgar, IronmonKcr, Grey-st Get VX7ANTED, by a married raa_,Ja ' * Situa4ion &i Coachmau or Coachman and Gardener, with iirst-class local references.—.lpply AH, Mr Jones Saddler, Q.aeen street. WAIN TED, a strong fyoung Man about 20, to work in a farm at tlie Thames. —Apply E T. Herbert, Drape-, opposite City Market, Q'lßpn-streot. %AJ ANTED—A respectable JMarried $ "Woman Is open to an engagement as monthly nu-se ; good references.— E. Henry's llegistry, Suocl liind-Ktreet. WANTED, a good General Ser vant ; references required.—Mrs AVaymouth, Scarborough Terrace, ParneU. ANTED, a good General Ser vatit; washing given out.—For address, apply to Mis Walker, Grocery Store, Shortiaud Crescent. ANTED, a respectable Boy as Apprentice to the Harness-making trade— W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Eetail Saddler, &c, Quopn-street. WASTED to PURCHASE, at Ponsonby, one or two good Allotmenq t; must be well siiuited.—State price, &c, JCK, Star • otlice. WANTED, a respectable Lad to drivo a baker's cart.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. i, v / ANTED to Sell, 60 to 100 North * V Share Ferry Company's Shares.— Apply, stating price, to ABC, at this oilico. WANTED, intending Purchasers of Fruit and Rbelter Trees to inspect L. H. Grern's steel; of Fruit nnd Shelter Tr- c: :ti S a!J Id View Nursery, or in the Maritet iiouie every Satur day. WANTED, a young Girl to assist in house.—Apply to Mrs Bush, Paruell, during the forenoon. W~ ANTED, one or two Allotments near Newton— Auply, Btitiug prico and all particulars, to ZV, this office. WANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses, N. Campbell, Queen-street. ANTED, a Chairaaker; constant employment for a good hand—T. and 11. Cooko, Furniture, Manufactory, Vietorin-stroet. ANTED to SELL (cheap), a good four-roomed Cottogo at Mount j£den—AV Florid, Exchange. WASHING MACHINES, new Patent Royal, to be seen ?t work every day at W. C. Uennes's Great Central Sowing and Wash ing fltachincs Dopot, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, L H. Greek is prepared to supply all kinds of Conifcrco Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias. Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses. Fuachias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees, &re , Ac, at SanfioW View Nursery, or in the Market House every Fridsvv and Saturday. N.B.—All orders loft with tho Market Inspector will promptly attended to. A N~~ TED, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c-, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, Cs. Gd. each; by far the best 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 actnrer. Queen-street. __ WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is i@ Tb; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is 5d $ ib; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Firo Bars, 16s cwt; Ship Castings of every deecription, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and Blngle purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metalß, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. -ANTED KNOWNTthat Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral 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 4s. 4s 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. V3B~ Note the addres3 :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite, the Post-office, Shortland-street. . WANTED Known, Jno. O. Ckragb, Machinipt, Maspfield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio vinee. All work guaranteed of? best materials and quality and lowest remnnerativo'charge. AJN TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines lropt in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. W~~A~N~T~B~D KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that D. ' tt. GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber nnd other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fcllops, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards,' Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor ig 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 despatch \AI ANTED, Buyers for New Season Vf Venus Cavendish Tobacco, Beal Virginia Tens at 4s per lb ; Cut Tobacco, the choicest of the season ; fine four-year-old Cigars, three for Is New Season Teas, from 2s to 3s 6d per lb ; finest Indian Pekoe Congou, 4s fid per lb, 12ibs net weight ; good Useful tea, warranted sound for 235, For my 3s Tea, which I reemmend as possessing flavour without weakness!, and strength without coarseness; things seldom attained. Van Houteu's Cocoa. Fresh Butter (finest quality); Potted Butter, Is 4d; Canterbury Bacon, Finest Wairoa Cheese, Superfine Flour, best Potatoes and Onions on hand, and for sale, at Lowest Cash Prices.—F. i Whitehead, Tea^Dealer and Tobac conist, Victoria-street. _ TIT"ANTED, my old customers and V V friends to know that I have again gone into the Timber Trade, and although thero. is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality'of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 60 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. . At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wideband every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building. ROBT. BARTLEV, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. W L ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding dons in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next doorto the Evening Stab Offloe, Wyndham* street. npO LET, a new five-roomed Veran- JL dah House, with enclosed garden front and back, and good view of the harbour.—J, Warren, Grocer, Karangahape Road. ONBHUNftA BREWER. Customers having casks branded Gibbons and Co, W and Or, or W and Co, will oblige by returning same to the Brewery. E. WILLIAMS. RIGHT of Shooting For Sale. Game abundant. No sportsmen over it th!e season. Easy distance from town—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. , . THE person who took a Mangling Board from Shortla-nd House, Shortland-street. on Monday nipht last, is requested to return the same, as the owner is a poor widow woman with amily of young children to support.



WANTED, a second Cook for Waiwera; also » Man and Wife.—Apply Eobert Graham, High-street. EDUCATIONAL Establishment for A-J Young Ladies, conducted by Mrs Kaye Wripht, Hnbson-street.—The Half-Quarter will commonce on Monday, 29th instant. TO LET, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry, gas and water laid ou, and a good well on tlio premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. fl^O LET, a six-roomed House in 1- AVellingtop-street-Apply to Mr Carson, Sticbbury's Buildings, Queen-sweet O LET, a Bake-office end Shop in Wellington-street.—Apply to Mr F. L. Prime, 28, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. npo LET, a 6-roomed House in per- JL feet order, Ponsonby Road. —H. Partington, 57, Queen-street. _ f| M) LET, with immediate possession, JL at Uemucra, a Rood Six-roomed Residence, a few minutes wall? from the Newmarket Station.— Apply to .1. M. Lennox, Quoon-slroet; or to Mr James Rutbeford, Remuera^ NORTH "SHORE.—To Let, two Cottages, beautifully sitnatorf, within three minutes walk from Dovonport Wharf.—Apply to R. and R. Duder. nhO LET, that commodious Shop i. lately occupied by Cook end Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. nhO LET, a House in Alten Road, J containing 13 roomß —Apply to Mr Co'.eman, at J. Cos-grave and Co. 's. |W)R SALE, a Boy's and Nigger i- Costume in good condition—Apply by letter t) "Boucs," this office ■XT v E T H SHOE E. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Ball, erected by tho late D. isum. Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. at.cH;. Duder, House and Land Agonta. OR SiLtf, the Lease a firsWass Hotel, doinf; ft la»(?e business in the cKy. Only principals dealt with Fur further particulars apply to H. Partiugton, Estate Agent, 57, Qttßen-strcot. FOR Northern Wairoa, Kaipara.— The barque Lady Friinklin, Captain Payne, will sail for Kaipara about Saturday, 3rd June.—For freight, apply to JOHN REID, Ascent, Commerce-street. IO SHIPPERS, MILL OWNERS, &c. ■ FOR SALB, 58 kegs Salt Butter, chiefly from good dealers. Liberal Discount to Large Buyer?. ADAM LAYBOURN, Commission Agent, Fort-street. riTJBE GOLD MINING \j (LIMITED). ::_.;;;..„ Notice is hereby given that a Call (tho Fifth) of Ono Shilling and Hixpence per Share hae this day bojn made by the Dirrotora upon the Capital of tho Oumpany, payable to the Secretary, at the Company's Office, Insurance BuildingH, Quoen-Btreet, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the twenty-first day of June, 1870. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 2Gth May, 1870. TTJNION BEACH GOLD MINING OOM- U PAJSY (LIMITED). Tho Share Register will bo Closed from noo ' of MONDAY, the 29th May, until noon of THURSDAY, tho Ist June, when a Dividend wiil we payable. ' J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 25th May, 1870. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Tho Annual Meeting of tho Memhers will be held on MONDAY Evening next, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, at 7 30 p.m._ Bharp. when the Prizes won at the recent competition will be presented. Hon . GEO. KITCHEN', j Secretaries. 25th May, 1876. AiTJCKLAND RACING CLTJB. The RACES aro POSTPONED until SATURDAY he 27th instant, In accordance with Rule 25, of the Club. W. PEROIVAL, Secretary. A UOKLAND RACING CLUB. A. AUTUMN MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1876. The First Raco (tho St lodger) to Start at Ono o'clock sharp. The last raco will be run at 4 80, which will enable visitors to bo in town by 5 o clocK. Members are particularly requested to produce | their Tickets to the Gatekeepers. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. "a TJCKLAND ATHEN^UM J\_ AND MASONIC HALL. All interested In the establishment of the abovo Institutions, who maybe willing to join as Annnal Subßcribinp; Members, at an eßtjmatcd subßcnpUon f One Guinea per annum, are requested to send ieh- nameo and addrosees to Captain Burton, at the office of Mr W. J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. mHE PARTKERSniP hitherto existing between T. \V. Kemptdobne, F. Prosskr, and T. Ching, as "Wholesale Druggists and Goneral Merchants, expired by effluxlon of time on the 29th February, 1870. The business from that date, and in future, will be carried on as heretofore by T. W. KemptUorne, E. Prosser, A. Felton, and F. S. Grimwade, in co partnership, under the style of KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER, & CO, at Dunedin and Aucklond, and at Wellington as FELTON, GRIMWADE, & CO. The new Firm will receive all outstanding Accounts and discharge all Liabilities of the formor Partner ship. (Signed) THOMA.S TV. KEMPEHORNE, B. PROSSER, THOMAS CHING. Witness—Thomas Ansell. Dunedin, Bth May, 1870. SEASON, 1876. E. PORTER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE - BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do do Breech do do j Curtis and Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powdors Bley'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 j Powder FlasVs, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AFD HIGH-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAI COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be helc at the Registered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of Jum next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm ing certain resolutions passed at an extraoi dinar; general meeting of the Company, held at the sal registered office on the 15th day of May, whereby i was resolved. That the Fiji Banking and Commei cial Company (Limited) be Wound-up voluntarll; and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator. WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, May 18,1876.



rpENDERS FOR NEWCASTLE AND J_ NEW ZEALAND COAL. Town Clerk's office, Auckland, May 22.187 C. The City Council will receive Tenders xmiii noon ', of Wednesday, the 31st instant, for the best New castle and New Zealand Coal, delivered .at the Stoue breaWTisr Machine Engine, Mount Eden, in such quantities as may be required. Tenders to bo endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rffIENDEBS are required for the erec- , JL tion of a Pehool-hoiifo at Papakura, no satis- t factory one having been received. I'laiiß and speci- 1 fications may be scf-n at tho office or the Board of t Education, or at tho Post-ofliea, Papaknra. Tenders to be Bent to the undersigned on or before noon of Saturday, the 3rd Juno. THOMAS NORRIE, Chairman of School Committee. rpENDERS will be received at this JL until noon of TUESDAY, the 30ih instant, for tho Convcyanco of Mails by Coach, onco weekly, be tween Napier and Tauranga. 1. Tenders to be for one or two years, and service to be performed by four or two-horse Coaches. 2. The Postmaster-General to have the option of increasing the frequency of service to twice a-weelc during summer months. 3. Tender*to be ondorsed, "Tender for MailSer- , vice, Napier and Tauranga," and addressed to tho Cjief Postmaster, Auckland. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaßtcr. Chief Post-ofFico, Auckland, May 25, 187G, 0 BUILDERS. Tenders are invited to 31st instant, for erecting a Villa .Kesidence, Ponsonby. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High Ftroot, Wa&te Lands Office, Auckland, May 11,1876. HHENDERS in writing will be received JL at this office until 12 o'clock noon on MON- V\Y, 12th June next, for the right to dig for, and lemovo Kaari Gum, for a period of two years, at a premium or foregift, on and from the Hukerenui lilouk, situate iv tho Hay of Islands District, and containing by admeasurement ]0,500 acres. U'ho hiuhebt or any tender not necessarily accepted. D. &.. TCa,K, Waste Lands Commissioner. fvT{j CAKPEU TEIi S. Tenders will be received until noon of tho 27th instant for liaising a Wood Jjuildiug, and other repairs. J. FINT.AY, Corner of West Quc-n and Chapel-streets. A UCKLAND & MERCER KAILWAY. TIME TABLE. * WEEK DAYS.—Down Thatns. I 3 5 7~9 II 13 15 17 a ni a.m. a.m a.m. p.m p.nip.in p.m pn Ack d, ' 7. C 9.1511. 012. 02 04.155,15 „ Newkt Hi 9 2511.1012.10 2.10 4.20 5.25 ~ Rem'ra' " 7.1? 9.3111.16 12.10 2.1G 4.325.31 .. EHer'lie " 7.24 0.3811.2312.23 2.23 4.40 5.38 ~ P. Jot. 7^30 t7 29 f$ 11.2712-27 2.27 4.44 5.42 0 . 3G One. a. 7.39 .. 9.'c4 U. 36 >2-30 2.3 C•• 5.51 G. 4 Ota., d. .. 7.41 £■% -. .. Pap'toi .. 752 °- ' •• .. *Manwa .. 8. 8 £••?* .. .. Papa'ra .. 8.24 °-*" .. .. >Hunua .. 8.31 %■% .. .. *Jl»«a :: :: ~iA* :: Pnke'e .. 9.18 £.84 ■■ .. *Buck. .. 927 °-*> .. .. Tuakau .. 9.38 ~ __ •Pokn. .. 10. 0 .. .. .. .. 7- it> .. .. Mer.,«. .. 10.12 .. 7.28 .. .. Tip Trains. 2 4 6~TB 10 12 14 18 20 a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. pmp.m. p.m. p.m p.m. Mr. d 7. 0 3.50 .. ♦Pok . .. 7.12 4. 2.. •Tim .. .. 7.34 4.24 .. •Euc 7.45 4.35 .. Puke .. .. 7.55 445 .. ~ a. 8.28 5.18 .. Dy-d •• •• 8.36 5.20 .. *Hun .. .. 8.41 5.31 ~ Papra •• •• 5.49 g 540 .. *Mna. .'. '.'. 9. 5 G.SS .. Patoi .. .. 9.21 612 .. *Othu .. .. 9.31 G. 23 .. Onha 7.19 8.25 .. 10.1512.30 2.17 4.34 .. 6.25 P. Jt. t7.288.34t0.4810.2412.46^5^0.86 110.34 Eller 833 9.4710.2812.49 231 4.48 6.39 .. Rema .. 8.47 9.50,10.3712.58 2.40 4.5G 6.48 .. Newt .. 8.5110 oilo 41 1. 2 2.44 5. 0 6.52 .. Auck. 1 .. 9 010.10110.50 1.11 253 5.10 7 2.. 1 % Changefor Mercer and intermediate Stations. ' t Change for Onehunga. || Change for Auckland. ""SUNDAYS,—Down" Trains. : 1 3 5 a.m. p.m. p.m Auckland, dep 925 2.30 4.45 Newmarket 9.35 2.40 4.55 Remuera .. .. .. 9.41 2.46 5.1 Ellerslie 9.48 2.53 5.8 Penrose Junction .. .. 9.52 2.57 5.12 Onehunga, ar. .. .. 10.0 3.5 5.20 Otahuhu Papatoitol ___ Up Trains. 2 4 6 a.m. p.m. p.m. OnSa.dep. " ". 10.10 3.30 5.30 En 6 e Jlinctlon" " io:ll 1:1 *'$ ™mu£a \\ " .. 10.37 3.51 551 Newmarket .. .. 3.55 5.55 Auckland, arr 10-51 4.5 6.5 Note.— Trains stop at Stations marked * by signa only Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to the Guard at the previous station. Passengers are requested not to enter or leave tne cars while in motion. Season and School Tickets issued to and from all stations, at very low rates. Apply to the Manager. To ensure dispatch, Parcels should be booked ten minutes before the starting of tl>9 train. PRANK B. PASSMORE. 1 Superintending Engineer for Constructed Railways. "X ME El CAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. BIMPLE, 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 la the only practical Low-prlco Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-stitch (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and Is adapted to every variety of sewing for family r 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, ana gather. This machine will sew or and gather at the same time, and will work equallj well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, witt Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. tl It ia not necessary for us to endeavour to detrad from the merits of any other machine. "We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine ir the Market, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRICE, i And we feel confident that whenever persons wishlof to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine A. fair trial, in competition with other machines, wi r will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Eemmer, Braider Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, FiV' Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use y All seourely packed in strong case with hinges. * PRICE: -a Complete in box -.. £4 10 1- With Table ana Treadle £6 15 With Table ana Treadle, Half-Cabinet, 16 with Cover, Lock and Key £8 x- Some thousands of these machines have now bee: sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmot possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous te3t id monials, which we forward on application. ,j. In proof of their superiority over all other machint we guarantee them for five years. r- To be had at all v SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, * And of all '•' Storekepers Throughout the Colons L. D. NATHAN & OC SOLE AGENTS.]



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. a J. E. McDonoug-h, Manager. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF THE ROYAL MARIONETTES! LAST MID-DA? PERFORMANCE • On SATURDAY, at 2.30 p.m. In compliance with Papa and Mama's request, all Children twelve years and under 6d. A liberal discount to Fatlierß of Families having over Twenty Children! SATURDAY EVENING, MARIONETTE CUP NIGHT 1! ! Farewkll Gift from LITTLE RED BIDING HOOD ! The Manager desires (o state, that in leaving the Colonifs to return to America, in tho steamer Aus tralia, on tho sth of June, tho following prizes will be given away on Saturday Evening, at the conclusion of tlie entertainment as a Souvenir of tho Marionettes Dress Circle (One PrJzo: MASSIVE GOBLET. Stalls (Two Prizes): BEAUTIFUL SA.KDIMEB, SUGAR BASIN. Pit: Two Beautiful CLARET CUPS. To be drawn as follows: —Each person will receive a programme upon entering the Theatre, which will be numbered at the top. ThoEe holdinc: a corresponding number to the prizes drawn will exhibit the same, and recoivo tho prize. The Audience will select two Persons to DRAW the FIUZES, which are Valued at TWENTY POUNDS, and can be teen at Hill and Fenton's Eat Store, Queen street. Seats can bo secured at Upton & Co.'s in advance. The same Grand Programme will be given, and at Million Prices. CHILDREN IN THE WOOD; AND ' LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. p H O R A L HALL. Under Distikouisiied Patronaoe. A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF TIIE REPAIRS OF THK HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, will be given on THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1876, In the above Hall, consisting of— ' Ist Part-SAORED SELECTIONS 2nd Part-SECULAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Music. TICKETS, 2s Gd each; obtainable at Messrs. Up ton's, and J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, Auckland : and Mr. J. Hall, Otahuhu. A Lute Train from Auckland to Onehunga will leave at 7 p.m , returning after the concert. Doors optn at 7.30, to commence at 8. JOSJiPH BROWNE, Conductor. (pHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT. SELECTIONS—VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL (Secular), ON TUESDAY NEXT. Pull Rehearsal on MONDAY, 29th inßtant, at 7.30 p.m. W. BRIDSON, Hon. See. r\ I 'T V HA L L. TO-NIOHT[_TONIGHT! MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT, IN AID OP THE WEST END CRICKET CLUB, BY THE st. James's young men's association, Assisted by the Choir. PIANIST MRS. WOOLLEY. [Who has kindly consented to assist.] PROGRAMME: Part 1. Glee—Where art thou, Beam of Light—Choir Song—Under the Greenwood Tice — Gentleman Amateur Reading—'lho New Boy—Mr Plunkett Bong and Chorus—Children's Voices—Lady Amateur Pianofore Solo—Mrs Woolloy Quartette —On Yonder Hock Reclining Bong—The Bloom is on the Eye—Gentleman Amateur Scei^e from tho Trsgedy of Douglas Song—Come Back to Erin — 31rsMiachell Reading—The Legend of Lccbbuy Duet—Home to our Mountains—Mrs Mitchell and Gentleman Amateur Madrigal-Oh ! Who will o'er the Downs with Me ?— Choir Part ir. 808 SAWYER'S ENENING PARTY, From the Celebrated Pen of the late Charles Dickens, Esq. Doors open at 7.30 p m ; to commence at 8 pm. ADMISSION—ONJtJ SHILLIr G. YTJKG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. OPENING MEETING IN TUB LORNE-STREET HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd JUNE. His Honor Sxa George Gee?, X.C.8,, in the Chair. Addresses by Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Bey. Warlow Davies, and J. C Firth, Esq, Music under direction of Mr. T. Cooper, June 9.—"Nature's Chemistry, with Illustrations''— Josiali Martin, Esq. June 30.—"British Colonization." — Rev. W. J. Watfein. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Rev. Dr. Wallis. July 28,—" Onr Century."—H Worthington, Esq. August 4.—" Socrates: his anticipations of Chris tianity."—Rev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie. Bishop of Auckland. Septemher I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley, ■ September 22 —To be Announced—Rev. Mr. Tom^ . linson. , October 6.—" Tennyßon "—Dr. Ellis. October 20. —To be announced. —Rev. D. Bruce, j 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. 1 Tickets to be had of all the Booksellers, the If em bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. QOCIETY- OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. 1 THE r BLACK AND WHITE EXHIBITION i, Will he held in the Auckland Institute Building 01 June 5. and following days. Exhibits received fron 1 May 25 to June 2, both days inclusive. Exhibitor; " must furnish full particulars with their work I Members of the Society of Artists must product their Tickets of Membership on admissson. ;t J. SYMOES, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-street, a ■ 8 Q WEN & G E AH A M c HAVE TO ARRIVE r, re Per ' Loch Lee,' Now Due : 0. 75 TONS COMPANY'S No. 1 SUGAR 245 HALF-CHESTS WELL-SELECTE] s n t TEAS, ti es NOW LANDING: 50 TONS COMPANY'S SUGAR sr. CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF CHI ) I DREY'S TOBACCOS. |



A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. RACES AT ELLERSLIE, MAY 27. Trains leave Auckland at 12,0,12.30, and 2,0 pm, Eetum from Ellerslie for Auckland-2 31, 3.30, and 4 58 pm. ! By order. A. V. MA.CDONALD. General Manager. MONDAY, MAY 29. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on the adove date, at 11 o'clock, 5 cases Hawkins lib tin Jams 10 do do 2Mb do 7 do do Gib do 4 do Bulk Ja • s 4 do To .cock's 2lb tin .Tarns i 10 do do Blb do | 20 do do Jar Jams EfSNo Beseive. MONDAY, MAY 29. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Coin Exchange, on the above date, at 11 o.clock sharp, 83 sacks Flour, more or lesa damaged, ex Albion,' ® Dunodiu, on account of whom it may con cern, for freight and charges. Also ix Victoria: j 250 sacks Potatoes. ! No Reserve. MONDAY, MAY 29. CITY MART. , GRANT & MORTON j HAVE received instructions to Belf by auction, at their Mart, on Monday, 29th, inst, at 12 o'clock, That "Wooden BuildiDg, well lined, with zinc vorandah, corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets; to be removed by the pmchaser. Terms Cash. FAST SAILING CUTTER ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' B. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at an early date, The fast-sailng and well-known Clipper Cutter ' SOVEREIGN O.F THE SEAS.' The above vessel has been recently fitted for the Island trade, and her sailing qualities being 80 well known (having won so many piizes) need no comment E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. _____ THURSDAY, JUNE 1. ; EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OF A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] j MESSRS. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to Sell, by public, auction, on their premises, at the corner, ot Fort and Queen-streets, on Thursday next, June 1, at 11 o'clock, THE "WHOLE OB1 THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL BELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, Comprising— Canvas, Oars Rope, Muntz Metal Rod Anchors, Round Iron Chain, Washers Painta, Brass Fittings " Oils, Mast Hoops Pitch, Shackles Tar, Hooks Blocks, Thimbles Bushes, "Whaling Gear Brushes, Tarpaulins Lamps, Cloths Compasses, Tents Muntz Metal, Wire Kopo Cor per and other Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags Cork Fenders, Bunting Composition Dnmps, Steering Wheels Horse Slings, Oakum Felt, Nautical Works And Goods of every class pertaining to the Sh Chandlery Business, together with the Fittings and LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, That USEFUL AND WELL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRISTINA,' COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND TEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending 'purchasers is portion* larly called, no' only to the extensive connection thia 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 stock; ' suitable for any market, which will be sold entirely WITHOUT RESERVE. BL & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. "~~ TUESDAY, MAY 30. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. 1 Near St. Mask's Church, Remuera. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Phillipson (who has leffj the Colon?), to sell at his residence, Reinuera, on Tuesday next, a< 11 o'clock, ' The Household Furniture, Excellent Bosewoo"* Cottage Pianoforte, Arm Chair, Spring seated Couch, Suite Bedroom Furniture Cooking Stove, &o. 6 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. i. MONDAYTmAY 29. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, j BRIGHTON ROAD, PABNELL, JJ npHE subscribers have received in ■s JL. struct ions to foil by public auotion, at the Land p. Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 20th inatant, at 12 ;e o'clock, That commodious Family Residence, situated on tha Brlphton Eo»d, oppopite the property of R. G. Wood, Esq., containing.seven rooms, well finished throughout, and erected on an allot ment having 100 feetfrontage to the Brighton Road, by a depth of 200 feet, planted with ornamental and fruit trees; the whole a% lately occupied by Mr J. H. Booker. [ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. '"^ MONDAY, MAY 29. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. BEESON'S ISLAND, COROMANDEL. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 29th instant, All that Parcel of Land in the Province of Auck land, situate in Queen's County, containing 835 acres, more or less, bounded by the Coro mandel Harbour, the Whenua Kura Passage and the Sea, and known as Beeson's Island Ii« with the improvementsithereon. , " SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.