g} g Worship said the evidence had failed to establish the charge, and the prisoner must be discharged. The witness Grimmason, who had been detained in custody in consequence of neglecting to appear when the case was first called on, was now formally released, his Worship haviDg first given him a severe admonition. Ihis was all the business.

THE MURDEROUS SCANDINAVIAN AT THE FORTY-MILE BUSH.

THE following version of this case, already telegraphed, is published by the Wairarapa Standard, "A Scandinavian named Larsen, lately cook in Mr Carkeek's camp, Forty- Mile Busb" tied his mate up in the bush for two days, "and then, armed with a pick-axe and billhook, drove him to Mellemskove, threatening to keep him there, but some Scandinavians released him. The next day [yesterday) Larsen broke intoßerendt Syver sen's house, but tho inmates, Mrs Syveraen and her child, escaped through the window. Their screams attracted Syverson, who ran home and loaded his gun for defence. Larsen proceeded to enter other houses and attacked the women and children, severely injuring Mrs Jacobsen, who was badly cut about the face, one eye destroyed, and her hand crushed. Larsen next saw Mr J. Bannister, two Maoris, and Mr J. Lane, and chased them along the road, when he met Syversen armed with a gun. Larsen said : "You are a dead man; I am going to kill you," and raised his pick to strike, but Syversen lifted his gun and the contents weDt into Larsen's throat, killing him on the spot. Syversen came down to Masterton and reported the case to the police. At the inquest a verdict of justifiable homicide was returned.

NEW RIVER STEAMER.

During the last few months a new paddle steamer for the Waikato river trade haa been in process of construction for and by Mr Robert P. Gibbons, at Onehunga. It is now finished, and is to be launched on Mon day next. The dimensions are as follow : Length overall 77ft; breadth of beam 12ft 4 inches ; depth of hold 2ft 10 inches ; height of hurricane deck 7ft. All the gear is made of cast steel, tested to stand a strain of 25 tons to the square inch. The hull of the boat is composed of 15 watertight compart ments with manholes over each, so that in case of striking a snag there is no danger of the boat sinking, and the damage can be easily ascertained. This is a great feature in the construction. The framework is also of peculiarly ingenious formation. It is com pjsed of timbers 4 inches wide, by 2| inches thick, steam turned, passing right under the bottom, and up the sides, and braced longi tudinally by 6 by 5 inch beams, braced right through. The steamer is calculated to carry 35 tons of cargo, and 100 passengers, on a draught of 18 inches of water. The proprie tor intends to fit up the cabins in first-class style. He will take charge of the engineer ing department himself, and from his well known skill in scientific manipulation of en gines the public may rest assured that the boat will cive a good account of herself in the matter of speed. The Waikato settlers will welcome back in the person of Mr Angus Campbell, the future captain, an old friend, and one of the pioneer steamboat shippers.

CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN CHINA.

A DISCOUBAGIVG RECORD.

It is in this sterile field, at Tien Tsin, a city of four hundred thousand Chinese, where the terrible slaughter occurred of '^'nßlfsh, Frereh Russian' ftel glnn and Hali w subjects—where a brid_ of a few hours was torn from her husband's arms and killed, after the most revolting indignities were oomm'cted on her per_ott before her very eyes, where eight * .sterg of ChMitv. one of them an ISnglUh subject, Alice ODon nel, fSceur Louise), had the dresses torn from their bodies, and their entire persons exposed then (tabbed with knives, lancei and spear... their hearts aud eyes palled from the still quiverir g flesh, then pitched into the fhtnes of their ruined sanctuary. The charred fragments of these murdered flhters, English, French, Belgian and Italian, we-e afterwards found with th. fragments of nearly one hundred little children, their pupi's. It is in this unpromising field that some six teen Protestant missionaries are now working, and it is not su prising, in view of the above facts, that the American missionaries in this city can only report nine converts— nine only saved out of four hundred thousand! There are mission stations at Paronting for the capital of the Province at Tung Chow, near Peking; and at Kalgan, away amid the Mongolian hills, and near the greac wall of China. Perhaps a hundred may be added at those stations.

In all China, .Tspan »nd Siam, according to a report printed at Shanghai, at iho close of two years there were thirty-iwo mi-sionaiy societies; two hundred and for.y-five clerical, and sixteen medical mission aries ; lay missionaries, twenty-three; total of all classes, three hundred and forty-five. It is to be hoped that smo. g all these devoted servants of God, the percentage of convertH can shew a better exhibit than the one rrehinchnly return presented at Tien Tsin. Tho missionaries, in view of the approa. bing Centennial, are preparing their reports, and these brief notes may interest, your readers devoted to the canse of missions in Cathaf.

It may be asked, Are Protestant missions a failure in China? No, they simply languish, and there is, therefore, the more nce;i for earnest workers and for liberal contributions at home from those who have the C;U39 at heart. Thero are about eight hundred millions of Buddhists, Brahminists and Mahometans on the globe, and only four hundred millions of Christians ; yet the Jesuit missionaries, impregnated with the audaolty of Ignatius Loyola, once assaulted the citadel at Peking with strange .ucce3., and a tem ple was ereoted within the inner gites of tbe Imperial Palaca, with the incription in great gold letters "To tho One God I" Christiana Were not only tolerated, but encouraged; the famous Adam Schaal and Father Rlcd were among the favourite councillors of the Emperor. In an evil hour the Catholic prelates de termined to interfere in the temporal affairs of the Empire, and from that moment their downfall may be traced.

TELEGRAPHIC

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent,) This day. Scarlet Fever, Iv one district at the Karaka there are now over twenty cases of scarlet fever. The Golden Arrow at Tairua expect nearly 200 ounces.

Masonic Grand Mastership. Mr McCullogh's resignation as Deputy- Grand Master of the Scotch loege, has been accepted through lodge differences.

Bankruptcy

At the District Court Bankruptcy sittings Daniel Tookey passed his last examination, and received his discharge. Webb, the othrr partner in the firm, did not appear. The Crushings.

The Only Chance crushed 10 tons for 5 ozs 2 dwts.

The South Devon (Thomas's), crushed 10 tons for 6 ozs 10 dwts.

Taylor's crushed 5 tons for 2 oz_ 8 dwts. The South Stafford has 2 ozs 10 dwts. The Panama Route crush, d 1 ton for 1 oz 1 dwts.

The Moanatari has 171 ozs for the fort night.

RUSSELL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

Arrival of the Go-ahead. Arrived : s.s. Go ahead from the Manukau, Venture from the North.

Departures : Schooner Colonist for Auck land.

'There being no coals ready it is uncertain whether the Go-ahead will proceed at once to Auckland, or wait till Monday.

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. The proposal to establish a new paper has taken definite form and an offer was made to Mr Langbridge of the Waikato Times, who gained great popularity here, to conduct it. His other engagements may it is thought, pre clude^acceptance.

OAMRU.

Uer Tress Telegram Agency.) This day. Another Earthquake- A very sharp shock of earthquake was felt this morning at 4.30., accompanied with loud rumbling noises.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Friday. Wreck of a Schooner. Iho fore-and-aft schooner Nile, owned by J. Kenner, of Lyttelton, with a cargo of timber from Pelorus Sound to Wellington, waa totally wrecked at Pencarrow Head yes terday morning, the hull having since been completely smashed into matchwood. The cause of the wreck wa3 that her sails were blown away, and having no spore ones on board, she was set on shore. The captain and crew were washed off the rigging, but they managed to get on shore, much hurt and bruised. It is uncertain whether the vessel is insured. The cargo was not.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency], Friday. Presentation to Madame Simonsen. Mdlle. Simonsen took her benefit last night, before a crowded house. Mrs Hos kins, on behalf of a fow admirers, presented her with a handsome testimonial of their esteem. Mr Rolleston Contradicts. . _ Mr Eolleston gives unqualified contradic tion to the rumour that he is going to take office under Government, as successor to Mr Cooper, Under-Secretary for tbe colony.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Friday. Co]d.—Tradesmen's Handicap. The weather is very cold and stormy. Southerly gales are blowing all day, and slight falls of snow. Acceptances declared for the Tradesmen's Baces :—Birthday Handicap : Ring Phillip, Bob Roy, Tadmor, Glengarry, Bight Bower, and Merry Bird Tradesmen's Handicap : Tadmor, Bob Roy, King Phillip, Bight Bower, Haphazard, Glengarry, Seabird, Steamer, and Mill Elsewick.

Later Australian News.

By the arrival of the s.s. Easby at Welling, ton, we have Sydney files to the 9bh instant, and make the following extracts :— THE MURDERER SULLIVAN. — HIS RECEPTION AT HOME. Tho Australasian of the Gfch inst says : — Sullivan, the Maungatapu murderer, went through luglewood on Sunday and cainpsd at Hope Creek, on Monday night. He met the Wcc(..erburn cofich at five in the morning.and took- his passage.- Qn his arrival at Wedder burn (says the Tbendtgo' Advertiser) " he de posited his, aWag -at the Camp, and showed Senior-constable Colvin who before arrested him, his liberation papers. He called at the post office, asking if there were aDy letters for him. He then perambulated the street, dsessed in stjle,> with a black bell-topper, making himself known to former acquaiu ances, and no.one appeaoed to shun him. Stretch, the man tc. whom his (Sullivan's) wile got married when he was imprisoned in New . Zealand, declares he will shoot Sullivan if he goes to his house. It is scarcely thought probable that Sullivan will settle there. Sullivan,the realeased murderer,as already stated, arrived at Wedderburn, hia old home, early on Tuesday morning, The local corre spondent of the Bendigo Advertiser gives the following particulars, of his movements : "He walked aloug High-street - tin c, about 10 o'clock—and wi.h a g.^y and jaunty sir bent his stops to tha residence' of the woman who he calls his wife, but who is unmistably mar ried to another man, a very industrious per son, well connected. A friend of this person i having seen Sullivan in the street, hurried to his wife's residence, and gave information in time to allow Mr S. to close and fasten the doors. Sullivan shortly afterwards ap proached and knocked. ' Who's there '.' asked Mr S, No reply. The knocking was re peated, and the same ciuestion followed. Sulli van then replied, ' Sullivan.' ' You will not come in here,' said Mr S., who was armed with a loaded gun. ' Oh. inded, is that the game ?'said Sullivan. 'I want to see that woman.' ' She does not want to see you,' i was the reply. ' Then I'll pull her to the . court,' said Sullivan, and retired. He ! paraded the High-street again, and patro nised several hotels, where he was inter viewed by some farmers. He was was very communicative, did not hesitate to talk of the murders he had been implicated in, boasted how he had ' bested' the Govern ment, and declared his determination to re main in Wedderburn."

THE FOOTRACE BETWEEN WATSON AND HEWITT.

The Maitland correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, May Bth, says "There came off this afternoon the race of 200 yards, for £200, between Frank S. Hewitt, the English champion runner and Robert F. Watson, who was brought up in West Mait land. The men have been in active training for the lastsix weeks. Public opinion seemed decidedly to favor Watson, especially the miners, who would hear nothing said in opposition to their pet—Watson. The Mayor of West Maitland, Mr. H. S. Badgery, was appointed referee, and Mr. Brunker the starter. There was probably nearly 5000 people on the ground, who be come rather impatient as the light commenced to fall, and the men made no sign of business until half-pasf five o'clock, when, on account of the wet weather it became very dark. There is no donbt that the Maitland man waa in splendid form, and looked the winner all over— he had the elastic step of an athlete ; but Hewitt appeared rather pale and anxious, was evidently nervous, and had not the condition of Watson. There was not much betting. A few frantic individuals were screaming out 70 to 40 on Watson, and as the starting time drew near, increased, the inducement by offering 700 to 300, and at last 10 to 5, but tney could not find parties willing to back the opposite side of the question. At about twenty minutes past five, the men after a couple of feints, effected a start at the report of a pistol, when the Englishman, with his peculiar method of darting off, gained the advantage at the jump and led by about three or four yards for about 150 yards, when the Maitland man came up with a rush like a pacehorse, collared and passed his opponent, winning by nearly a yard. Chronometer time, 20 l-10fch seconds." SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS AT COOKTOWN. The Sydney Bclio of the Bth inst. says :— A telegram has been received by the Colonial Secretary of Queensland, from Mr Howard St. George, dated Cooktowa, 29fch April, and forwarded by special messenger overland, to the end of the telegraph line, to the effect that matters in Cooktown were assuming a serious aspect in consequence of the assemblage there of a large number of disappointed diggers. 200 men were at present employed on the roads in consideration of receiving their rations and it is recommended that further employ ment should be given. Although no disturb ance has arisen in Cooktown, Inspector Clonesy had deemed it advisable to delay the departure of the escort with the money des tined for the three banks about to be opened at Maytown. A telegram was received by the Minister for Mines on the 2ud instant, via Junction Creek, from Mr Selheim, Warden, at Edward's Town. It is dated 30th May and runs as follows :—"Disturbances in Cook

town by returned diggers. All is well hero. Many men are returning, and find employ ment so far ; but should many more arrive difficulties may arise.

DTHE ROYAL MAPIONETTES.

The Royal Marionettes affouled thoususual amuse ment list evening to vi.itors to the City Hall. Iho P'fgramme was much the same as on the previous evening, with the exception of several fresh song... The af lernoon'_ attendance was good.

FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY.

ins soiree, promenade concert, and ball, to cele brate tho third anriversary cf Court Z.nlandia, No. 4741, A 0.F., fates placp in th« Lome-street Hall on Tuesday cvoTtir.g nex t (eve of Her Majesty's Bithday) Tea will be on the tables at half-paßt six, and after everyone satisfying: tho inner roan, they will adjourn to the pro_nena''e concert, -when Mrs. Anger and Mr. C. HardlDß will delight the audience with their beautiful ballads, and Mr. W. Doran with his comic Bongs. Mr Fred Bice 'will appear in his new song and dance, " How is this Foot of Mine," and Mr. D. Bf rfi-i in a nautical homr>ipe; also a number of other well-known amateurs will assist to make this portion of the garlic-nog an unqualified success. After tha concert, the rest of the evening will be devoted to dancing, when everyone present may enjoy them selves to the small hours of the morning to the merry strains of Mr. Wright's string baud.

mn mmim m ah, satubbat, may 20, mm



This is a city of artist and pictures, as the windows of Mesers Pbillipps and Son show. Herr Lindauer, |is an artist and a member of the Vienna Acad my of arts, and since his few months' residence in Auckland he fa s produced some excallent portraits of sever 1 citizens. The portrait in Mesers Phillipps's window is tbat of a native girl rather pretty, dressed in native garb, with greenstone ornaments. This young girl, it would seem, is associated with story of romantic interest, akin to that of Grace Darling of the North umberland coast of Great Britain, for in 18G3 she rescued the Captain of the Deleware, and t.lO sailors off the coast of Nelson, and who would have perished but for her courageous conduct. The story has fa special interest for those who admire the noble deeds of women, and the artist has doDe well in giving her striking and life-like portrait to the public. A B C D E P at the City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo mical P loorcloth. Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the best covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &c, it lies more solid, is warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retains its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " Dilpussund " Holloway and Garlick have received tbeir fourth large ship ment—six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies before ; also, a lot of Tap. Brusscl Carpets at 3a 4d, 3s 9d, 3s lid, the very cheapest in Auckland; Door Mats from Is lid each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap ; 100 Hearth Bngs from 5s lid to ISs Gd, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, Dining and Drawing; Boom Suites, &c , &c. Goods delivered Free to any part of the city. Cash buyers call at Holloway and Garlick's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test them.—City Hall, Queen-street.



PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, &- Edwardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris; Evening, at 0.30, Rev W. Tinsloy. Sermon on "Temperance." Good Templars invited. RIMITJVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street,— Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Tinsley ; Evening, at half-past 6, Rev W. Harris TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, \J Lorno-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, P..A., May 21.—Morning: " Th- Lover of Mankind." Evening: "The Conversion of the World : How may it, be accomplis ied ?" THE ]NEWTON~KIRK^Bwine Service at tho usual hours on Sunriay.— Subjects—Morning: "Lectures on th« Life of'St Pan). No. 1: Haul of Tarsus," Evening: "The World a School: Life an Education." piTT-STREET""" WE SLEYAN t CHURCH.—Sunday Services.-May 21.—The Rev W. J. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11, and tho Rev W. Kirk in tho ovoninn at 0.80. TTNITED Methodist Free Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, May 21. — Rev. Thomas Hodgson will preach to morrow morning at 11; Evening at fi..'.o. piriRISTJAN MEimNG-HOUSB, \J Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m, Preaching, G. 30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to tho pulilic, 7.30 p.m. Subject to-morrow—" The Head of the Church " BAPTIST CHUROH, Wellesley street—The Rev. B. G. Wilson, of Brisbane, having telegraphed that he is making every effort to arrive for that purpose, is expected to preach to morrow morning and evening-. N~ ORTH SHORE.—Wesleyan Sep vices, Devonport Hall.—Morning, at 11. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams WANTED, my old customers and frier.dg to know that I have again gone into tho Timber Trade, and although ther_ is now more competition than when thoy patronised me, in 18(51, 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 £0 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand :—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for Houso or Ship Building. ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. ASHING MACHINES, new Patent Royal, to be seen at work every day at "W. C. __ ennes's Great Central Sewing and Wash ing Machines Depot, Queen-street. WANTED immediately, a smart Youth.—Apply T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, Queen-street. '", , TWT ANTED, a~gsodß6otmaker. For V V particulars, apply to James Misaen, Hamil ton, Waikato. _^ ANTED, a General Servant.— Prince Albert Hotel, Onenunga, . qPO LAPIDISTS.—Wanted, a piece JL of Greenstone, 901bs weight, to be cat into three meres, according to wooden pattern given.- Apply by letter to B, Evkninc. Stak office. \\f ANTED, a strong active Lad.— V V G. Giles, Butcher, Queen-street. j ANTED, a respectable Girl about 16, for a family of two.—Mr Reeves, Butcher, Bobson-street. \Wf ANTED, the inhabitants of 7 9 Symonds-street and its vicinity to know that W. H. Potter, haviDg bought the Grocery Business lately carried on by Mrs Collins, is prepared to supply First-class Groceries at Town Prices. *£T Note the address—W. H. Potter, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED, Consignees for 25 sacks Flour, ex Albion, from Dunedin, marked Anderson and Mowatt. If not claimed it will be sold on Wednesday next b7 public auction, to pay freight and charge..—P. H. McKenzie, agent for brig Albion. OTANTED, for the country, a v/vf married couple ; the wife must be a good Cook, the man to make himself generally useful.— Mrs Dickesen, Carleton Gore Road, corner of Regent street^ %\T ANTED, a good General Servant T? in a private family near town.—For address apply at this office. WANTED, a Girl about 16 years of age.—Mrs Grant, College Road. WANTED, intending Purchasers of Fruit and Shelter Trees to inspect L. H, Green's stock of Fruit and Shelter Trees at SeaQeld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Satur day . WANTED, Tenders for addition to a House in Grafton Road.—For plan ana specification apply to H. N. Garland, next Education Office, Wyndham-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl about It for house work.—Apply at this office. ANTED, in comfortable Board and Residence, a respectable young man. No children. Terms Inclusive, £1 per week.—For address enquire of Mr Wilson. 15, Grey-street. ANTED, for the country, a middle aged woman to cook for four men; a comfort able home, but sm.ili wages.—Apply to Q. McLean, Star Hotel, Newton. W~ ANTED, Apprentices. — Miss Fronde, Milliner and Strawworker, Kara ahape Road, Newton. %. Kj ANTED to SELL, a good four- TV roomed Cottago at Brighton.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. \A7ANTED, a General Servant.— V V Mr_l Maris, Mount St. John.



"%% TANTED, the Person who took » ▼ the Poodle Puppy on Thursday from No. 3, Bem-ord-street. to return it immediately. ANT ED, an experienced Draper's Assistant for the Dress Depart ment—Holloway and Garlick, City Hall. ANTED, a Female Cook for Junction Hotel—Apply at Junction or Occidental Hotel. a Girl about 15 for the *'* Bay of Islands ; one also for North Shore.— E Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, that F. J. Ben nett's Drapery Temporary Premises may be found at Denucs's lute Machine Shop, next the Albert Hotel, where he is now selling his Salvage Stock from the late Fire, at ail immense reduction, prior to his removing to those more commodious premises known as Band's Machine Depot. ANTED Known, that E. Oarr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch IJTANTED KNOWN, L H. Green » v is prepared to supply all kinds of Comferco Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees, &c , &c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly atttndod to. W AN T E D, ? ¥ Intending Pin-chasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, toe, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, compl t te with mounts; Bridles, 6s. fid. each; by far the beet 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 Mann artuier. Queen-street, ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ lb; Rudder Bsrids, Dove-tail Plates, Gencial Brass Work, Is 5d .jl lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars, 10s W cwt; Ship Castings of every description, AVindlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stovo Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest prlco given for old Iron and Brass. \JiJ A N TED X NOWN^that Henry » • Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral House Furnisher, etc, has just receivod a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4s Od, ss, and Gs ; warranted to givo satisfaction or the money returned. fW Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post office, Shortland-street. A %J ANTED Known, Jno. C. dough, V? Machinist, Mas. fold's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing M .chines in t'iO pro vince. A'l work guaranteed ol| best m .teiialsaud quality and lowe. t remrmerativo.oh.-ree. ~\k] ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines ¥ V to know that they can have the mimbias Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best style.--WILT_IAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, noxt door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. A JN T E D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agorcy, is RKMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Hij_h street. Only the highest class machines kept in stccK. Repairs to all machines proporiy done. Steam Gmiges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED to Sell, a Spring Cart, Horse, and HarncrH. A ween's trial giver. \ hand circular-saw bench, in good "orkiiig order; doublo and single shop fiont.—Apply W. L. Itoth* N"~° ~ T ~ ~~~° % All food Templars cf hs B-nrtit Socfo'y -O'oth financial _nd unflnanciili aro requested to a''e d a ©.moral Meeting ot importance on TUESDAY next, at 8 p.m. jn tho Congref/a^onnl School, Newton, VS. MOULDEN, Chiirmin. TO .SCHOOLS.—Mr. Nicholson, late Writing Master to tho Carlton Writing Insti tute, Ac., Melbourne, will undertake lo teach in two Schools (Ladies' nnd Gentlemen's), for six months only, at a norc.inat rate ef Ten Shillings per week Samples (guaranteed by the Principal) of the Pupils' Writing at tho commencement and end of tho term, to be open for in. peetion by tho public. Schools should not lose this opportunity. Sir. Nici.or.HON will stiil continue his Classes at his address—oß, Grey-street, Auckland. UKTIJ. SHORE.—To Let, two Cottages, beautifully sitnnte;!, within three minutes walk from Devonport Wharf.—Apply to R. and R. Dnder. Front Sittingroom and jl Bedroom, with or without board. Terms moderate.—Apply second houso on left-hand side going up Collego Hill. rjpO LET, an eight-roomed House, Jl. with garden, St. Geor^o's Bay Road, Parnell. —Apply to Alosers Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. nPO LET, that commodious Shop _B lately occup'ed by Cook cud Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. rWoITET, a House in Alten Road', J containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Co'eman, at J. Co-grave aud Co.'s. "JJT v B T H SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Hall, erected by the late D. Bum, Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed House in Suburbs; neat cottage.—H. Partington, 67, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Sausage Machine, in good working order.—E. Barrington, Drake street. FOR SALE, Lease of seven-roomed Honse in Vincent-streot. Price low.—H Partington, 57, Queen-street. OR SALE, a Team of Working Bullocks, with yokes, bows, and chains. - Apply to*M. 11. Eoe. S~~IX - OARED WHALE -BO AT, equal to new, for half-price.—J. W. Carr, next Gas-works. OATS for Sale cheap.—J. W. Carr, Boatbuitder, next Gas-works. 1~V_) Surveying, Shooting, or Fishing _ Parties.—Boat on hire.—J. W. Carr, next Gas work^ BOATS! BOATS!! BOATS!!! J. W. Carr, next Gas-works. IRE ! Fire !! Fire !! ! — Water Tanks and Fireproof Safes on Sale. E. & H. ISAACS. BOARD and Residence.—A laige Bedroom and Parlour suitable for two gentle man.—M' s Waters, Pitt-street, opposite new Congre gational Church. COMFORTABLE HOME, in a healthy locality, close to the city, for two or three young men.—For address apply at this office. T> E W A R D. MR. BEALE, whose son was recently drowned, - offers a handsome reward for the recovery of his body. LOST, on Sunday evening, between St. Matthew's Church and Upper Queen-street, the Apron of a Puce Dress.—Anyone tbe same to this offloe will greatly oblige. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited to 31st instant, for erecting a Villa Residence, Ponsonby. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. mo ROAD CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received until 6 p.m on Tuesday, 23rd instant, for Kerbing and Channelling, Building a Retaining Wall, and Forming Footpath in the New nmrk'-t District. Plans, &c, can be seen, and tenders left, at the Newmarket Post-office. JOHN SHAW, Road Engineer. nno CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 25th instant, for sundry' works at the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. '■ (PARPENTERS.— No eligible fcendtrs V_y having been received, Tenders are invited for Alterations to the Baptist t hapel, Ponsonby. Plans and specifications to ba seen at mfrfffioe. F. <*. EWINGTON. •



NZ.A.~ AUCKLAND BAT-. • TERY. Tho members will assemblo at Ihe Gun Shed on Monday Evening next, the 22nd instant, in Undress Uniform. A Special Meeting after Parade. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. A UOKLAND ATHENAEUM _£1l AND MASONIC HALL. All interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who maybe willing to join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of Oue Guinea per annum, are requested to send their names and addresses to Captain Burton, at the office of Mr W, J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane. "DONSONBY SCHOOL. An Afißistant Junior Teacher required.—Applica tions to be sent before Monday eveniner, at 7 o'clook, to Rev. E. N. Bree, Chairman of Committee. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby given that application has been made by Alfred James Lewtnoton, of Sydney, in the Colony of New South Wa'ea, Ship Chandler, and Hfnry Pmtit, of Sydney aforesaid, Master Mariner, as Devisees under the Will of Ann Pettit. of Sydney, widow (deceased), to he registered an joint proprietors of an Fstate of Inheritance in fee simple in (southern half of allotment seven of section forty-t»o of the City of Auckland (having a frontage of fifty links to Neison--.treet), of which the said Ann Pettit was at t-.e time of her death the registered proprietor, and that tbe applicants wilt be so registered unless caveat forbidding the same bo lodged with the District Land Registrar of Auckland, beforo the thirtieth day of Novembor next. Diagrams may be i nspec-erj at this office. THKO. KILLING. District Land Registrar. . Dated this eighteenth day of May, 1870, at tlio Land ' Reglstrr Office, Auckland, ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAITEMATA. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be hold at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on MON DAY, the 22nd day of May. 1870. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to Revi c the List of Electors for the Eleo toral District Of Waitcrmita. Tho business to he transacted thereat will bo the admission of new1 claims to be placed on the Electo ral Roll of the District, hearir.g objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and ot pcisom. who c qua.ificUions (»i_ stated in th. listl shall bo insufficient in liiw to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer, Supreme Court, Buildings, Auckland, Ist MayJS76. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. PORTER & CO. LICENSKD DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE nnd Sir-OLE - BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do do Breech do do Curtie, and Harvey's, and Hall's Kporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Do Pin and Central-fins Cartridge Caees Do Ch mically prepared Gun Wads Walker, T>arkcr ami Cos Patent £hot, in 101b and 281b bags Machine for Kilting nnd Re-c»pping Cartridges. Powder Flasks, Khot Pouches And evtry requisite for tho Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AuCKIiAND, N.Z. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. A Grand Industrial, Artistic and Scientific Exhibi tion will be hold at tho opening of tho New Museum Buildings, on MONDAY, Juno 5, and following days ; and with tho view of rendering it as complete as posßiblo, tho temporary loan of all objects of interest is earnestly solicited. Tho active co-operation of the Society of Artists has been liberally promised, and the " Black and Whito" Exhibition advertised by them will be held at the same place and date. His Honor Sir George Grey, X.C.8., has kindis'con sented to preside at the opening. Tlio Building will bo open for the reception of Exhibits on and after Thursday, May 25. T. F. CHEKSEMAN, Secretary. MILNE AND piIOYCE, Lately- Trading under thk Title of M. & C. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, in all tub NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES FROM THK London, Paiiis, and Vienna Mabhkts. Tho following are a few specialities:— NEW PARIS MILLINERY STRAW and FELT HATS FEATHERS, Flowers, Torquoise, Satins, &c. JACKETS in Real Sealskin JACKETS, in Imitation Sealskin, Velvet, Mate lasse, Cloth, &c. MANTLES, Cuirasse and Tabliers WATERPROOFS, In Ladies' Child's, and Maids' 2 SHAWLS. Hyde Parka, Palliums SKIRTS, In Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, &o. COSTUMES, in Ladles' aad Childrens' SILKS, Black and Colored DRESS GOODS, a large variety, in all the newest styles ahd shades - BALL DRESSES ready made FURS and Fur Trimmings FRINGES arid Trimmings for Dresses, Mantles, <s_c. ~. WOOL GOODS, larpre variety UNDERCLOTHING, Baby Linen, &c. CORSETS, in Ladies' and Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. UMBRELLAS, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. BLANKETS, White and Coloured RUGS, Flannels. Quilts, Caliooes, Shirtings, &c. JACKETS and MANTLE CLOTHS, in Satarra. Beaver, Deerskin, Lambskin, Waterproof Tweed, __c. SHIRTS, In White and Crimean; Undotshirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, &c. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly executed. MILNE AND CHOYOE, (Lately| trading as M.iand C Milne), CHEAPSIDE 'HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street, Auckland, "VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £50,000 With Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. Insurance effected against loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the Voyage or Time ; also, on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and sailing Vessel. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS* Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street. TO COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. Persons desirous of obtaining a Supply of COPPER COINAGE are requested to call at the Mbhc. c. Star Office.



ri I•' T V HALL. POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT OF WITNESSING THE WONDERFUL EXHIBITION!! ! THE ROYAL MARIONETTES!! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Last Time op fBT THE ROYAL MARIONETTES! ~M LAST EXHIBITION OF £3" THE ROYAL MARIONETTES ! -m PRICES OF ADMISSION :-Front Seats, 4s (to bo secured at Turrell's Manic Warehouse); Seoond Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. piINCE OF WALES THEATRE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY EVENING, 22nd MAY, With a Chaste and Elegant Entertainment. OUT TO-NIGHT ron FIRST-CLASS TARANAKI BUTTER, CHEJ.SE, AND BACON, AS. MYNOTT'S STALL, Auckland Market. QHORA^L HALL. Under Distinguished Patronage. . A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF THE REPAIRS OF THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, -Will be given on ' THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1870, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SACRED SELECTIONS 2nd Part-SECCLAR SELECTIONS of Vocal and InstiumentalMusie. TICKETS, 2e Od each; obtainable at Messrs Up ton's, and J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse, Auob-land ; and Mr. J. Hall, Otahuhu Boors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. JOSEPH BROWNE, Conductor. A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Court Zkalandia, No. 4741. ...^.^Sfe A SOIREE and BALL, to Cele y'J.'Jy^mku brato the THIRD ANNIVERSARY d7M%^JOZS of the ahove Court. wiU be hold in ,H? 'yJyyjr%* the Lojwk-street Hall on TUES r/^JR fco^\ DAY EVENING-23rd Ma? ---18 ff \ll Wat l. ] Tea on the Tables at 6.30. U> -'^T^rJlyMl Promenade Concert at 8 o'clock. <3sW__»^ wtSß_E_»' Dancing to commence at 9. Refreshments provided all night. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS, can be bad of any of the Committee or members, and at the doors. Messrs. C. Harding, Rice, Bertie, Dempsey, W. Doran, Mrs. Auger, and several other well-known Amateurs have kindly volunteered their services. All members of Friendly Societies are requested to appear in Regalia. WM. J. WRIGHT, Hon. Sec. Anniversary Committee. C ATURD AY N I GHTS' O ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At 7.30 O'Clock. Programme to consist of Solos, Duets, and Glees. Admission—ONE PENNY. Friends' generosity un restricted. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. See. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Of THE MOUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL Will be held next SUNDAY, 21st inst. Tho Rev P. H. Cobjjpord will preach in the morning, and Mr. T 11. Smith in the ev< ning. An AddreßS ; to Parent. and Friends will be delivered by Mr Josun Martin in tho afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will be held on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, at 030 p.m.; after which addresses will be delivered by various friends, with Music at intervals. The Rev. P. H. Cornford will preside. Tickets, Is 6d, may be obtained of any of the Teachers. pITY HALL.-Queen's Birthday, \J May 24.-- Mr. G. W. COLLIER will deliver an Essay on " The Life of Actors," " 'Inn Death of G. V. Bkooke," &c. Further particulars in day bills. WONDER AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS!!! THE FEMALE PEDESTRIENNE OF THE WORLD !!! QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. MRS. WILTSHIRE is backed in a sum of £20 to walk One Mile in 7 mm. 30 sec, on Wednesday, 24th May, at 12 noon, or immediately after arrival of he '12 o'clock train. And on the . ame day and place she is backed, in a sum of £30, to walk Two Miles in 16 mm 30 sec, to come off after the second race, about 230 p.m. Distance and all arrangements to be made by Mr. Alfred King, who will act as Judge and Umpire on the occasion. Mrs. Wiltshire can he backed in any sum up to £50 to walk against any person in the Province of Auckland on the above occasion. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. JAMES A. BROWN, Manager. FOUNTAIN OP FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920, 1.0.0. F., M.U. The Lodge will meet on MONDAY, 22nd instant, instead of Tuesday Evening, 23rd instant By order of the N G SEERING H MATTHEWS, Permanent Secretary. p DINGING pLASS. MR J. BROWN begs to notify that the New Quarter of his Singing Classes will commence at his Musical Warehouse, Queen-street, on MONDAY Evening next, at 8 o'clock. During this Quarter easy selections from Oratorios, Anthems, and Part Songs will be practised. Terms:— 5s per Quarter, in advance. REDUCED FARES, AUCKLAND TO ONEHUNGA, AND ONEHUNGA TO AUCKLAND. J. J. BOYD Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Auckland and One hunga that he now runs a 'Bus at the following reduced rates :— From Auckland— From Onehunga— 1115 am 9.15 am 5 30 pm 3 pm Single Fares, 9d; Return Tickets, is. J J. BOYD. "pTOTICE OF REMOVAL. MRS. CAVANAGH, late of Albert-street, has much pleasure in announc.ng to her friends and the public that she has Removed to those commodious premises known as the Dublin House, late in the occupation ,oi Mr. Pye, Wyndham-street, three doors from the Glanricarde Hotel. MRS. CAVANAGH. MONDAX, MAY 22. EX STRANGER, FROM MELBOURNE. L. W. EATON HAS received instructions from Messrs Stone Brothers to sell byaution, at his Mart, on Monday, May 22, at 11 o'clock, 106 cases APPLES, consisting Jof Nonpareil, Russet, Golden Russet, Golden Harvey, French Crab, Stumer Pippln,.Pearßon Plate.



WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1876. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT. nHBE undersigned have been instruc *-_!« h^ 165l 65 r y Hon.° r tho Superintendent, to offer fer »t™I PUUI\ c a"ctlon-at their Mart, Queen-s reet, at noon, on the above date, The Lease for a term of 21 years, of tho Hospital Endowment, Lot 14a of Section 12, Suburbs or Auckland, containing 4* lr Op, situated on I % ii? ai bM, w«e" <*c Harp of Frin Hotel, Mart °ftk H°tel, Coiaditio"s at th« B. TONES & CO. B. TONES.] ,> r PAI?P MONDAY, MAY 22. • C' CARE* B. TONES AND CO. T^ILL sell by auction, at their at 11o'clock 111* Queen"strcct> on Monday, May 22nd, allTth?nli.f i:Hs LD F.W_l of 4 rooms each, lired Sff vS2 Bh ' M *d inside- about 150 feet se^arlte C, ty. na-Btreet ' ln Chapel-street, to be sold alwav^K.7' rT^- 11 the heart of the city- can H Z h Intelld;n f- Purchasers are invited to inspect the Property from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock after- Tl^TU* CaSh' ? 25 at 6 mon*8 ' £25 ** 12 months, agreed uponf rmam lor °n 6 yiar 0r more a& may be ' the Stony POr'y must be sold> as *° owner iB leavin* MONDAY, MAY 29. COM^^?7^"LT RESIDENCE, BRIGHTON KOAD, PAR2.ELL. HPHE subscribers have received in- Mart Pnrf'A 0118,' 0 ee'lr b' pnblic anction> at the Land oVoc'kf '0D Mond°y. the S9U. instant, at 12 That commodious Family Residence, situated on the Rriphton opposite the property of R. «' i , j A BE:q ' containing »-yen rooms, well finished throughout, and erected on an allot ment having 1 00 feet frontage to the Brighton Road, by a depth of 200 feet, planted with ornamental and fruit trees; the whole a3 lately occupied by Mr J. H. Booker. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY MAY 25. BY ORDER OP THE MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENT, ONEHUNGA. npITE subscribers have received in- A. Btructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, 251h instant, at ten o'clock, Allotment 9, Section 30, Village of Onehunga con taining one acre, more or less. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. -_»__ r;^ CITY MART. TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE~OF GROCERIES, , OITMEN STORES, PROVISIONS, &o. GRANT & MORTON TTAVE received instructions to sell ■A-A. by auction, at the City Mart, on Tuesday next, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, A large Parcel of the above Goods, just landed, in good order and condition. Terms- Liberal MONDAY, MAY 29. BY ORDER OP THE REGISTRAR OP THE SUPREME COURT. • BEESON'S ISLAND, COROMANDEL. HP HE subscribers have received in n structionsfrom the Registrar of thd 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 iv tho Province of Auck land, situate in Queen's County, containing 335 acres, more or less, bounded by the Coro mandel Harbour, the Whonua Kura Passage and the Sea, and known as Beeson's Island With the improvements thereon. • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 22. " TRADE SALE. 120 PACKAGES BLANKETS, HOSIERY CLOTHING, HATS, WINCEY. TWEEDS, FLANNEL, AUSTRIAN RUGS, SHIRTS, WATERPROOF CLOTHING ETC, ETC. ' E. & H. ISAACS TTAVE received instructions from the __h!h lm^° T! elßl t0 seJ. by Pnbn° auction, at their Btores Fort-street, on Monday next, May 22, at 11 120 PACKAGES of SEASONABLE GOODS, ex Dilpussund and La Escocesa, comprising •— Hosiery, Clothing, Bats. Wincey, Tweeds Flannel, Austrian Rugs, Shirts, too ; 20 bales Blankets, Long Overcoats, Pilot Jackets, Mole Trousers, Felt Hats, Alpine Hats' Travelling Bags, fee. The attention of the Trade is called to this exten sive sale, ex recent arrivals, which will be offered iv lots to suit wholesale purchasers. Terms Liberal. THURSDAY, MAY 25, NOON. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. SHOP AND BAKEHOUSE, COTTAGES &c, BY ORDER OP THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE MR. MARCH. R. ARTHUR TTAS been favoured with instructions -*-J- from the Trustees of the late Mr March, to sell by auction, at his mart. Queen-street, on Thurs day, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, KARANGAHAPE BOAD.-That well-built Baker's Shop and Bes'dence. together with the large free hold allotment on which It is built, now in the occupation of Mr Phillips. There is also a good Bakehouse and Oven in first-class condition. EAST-STREET.-One Double Cottage and three Single Cottages, with the freehold allotments on which they'are built. .. S0 acres Land in the Parish of Kalwaka S£B Sbareß in the Tokatea Gold Mining Company. Further particulars can be obtained from tha Auctioneer. JJETIRIWJ FROM BUSINESS. - [ESTABLISHED 1857.] V MESSRS. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by public auction, at a future date, of which due notice will be given, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOOK-IN -TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, &0., FITTINGS AND LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, THAT USE FDL 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 purchaser's 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 stool: suitable forjany market. ' R[& H.|ISAACS, Au ctiouecrs.