f PapbJn Sellars, commander of tbe Rowena, John Nappart. a Russian sailor, and David Bamßeyi tfle man at the wheel on the Rowena at the time of the collision, was taken, and confirmed the statement of Captain Macken- Cbarles Burke, master of the Vincent, deposed that he held a second master's certi ficate from tbe Board of Trade; on the night of the collision, he wa3 on the passage from Auckland to Taurangs, he had two men with him which were sxifficient; he joined the Vincent in September last. He had not previously been trading to Tauranga ; but since had'made three trips a month; when nearing Stony Point he was at the helm, but when rounding, Mr Hamlin took the helm ; he was standing forward on the port bow ; did not see any lights ahead, but had seen a light three or four minutes previously ; the red light of a sailing vessel, and when he rounded Stony Point, he saw it again. Mr Hamlin was then steering under his direction; the men were at their proper stations attend ing to their duties. The light was about three quarters of a mile away when they rounded the Point. The tide set in strong, the wind was S.W. It was a very bright night, he could clearly discover that it was & steamer that was coming, he could even see the passengers on her bridge, but not the rats across the deck, still the night was almost clear enough for that. The Vincent still kept her red light in her starboard bow; his course was where the collision took place; he did not give orders to port at all, he ought not to have ported her helm to get out of the steamer's way, there was plenty of room in the channel for each vessel to pass ; had he altered his course it was likely that the Vin cent would have drifted on the sand bank as on a previous occasion. When he firstsaw danger, he gave the order " hard up," otherwise they would have been struck in the midships. The Vincent answered her helm fairly. Immediately upon his giving th« order the collision took place, it was an oblique blow, and the damage was considerable, amounting to £30, the particulars of which he described. The vessel was surveyed by Mr Bisset, of Tauranga. There was plenty of room for the steamer to have kept clear of the starboard side, the Rowena at the time was not obey ing the rule of the road. As soon as the vessel wna struck he called to the men and told them so look out for themselves; they leaped on to the Rowena. Had there been a sea on, the Vincent would have sunk instan taneously, but the sea was calm, and the night was fair, which were in their favor. He saw a man in the water swimming, he was not on the bowsprit then. He first gave the alarm. There was no attempt made by the Rowena to lower a boat, but he endeavoured to low era boat. The swimmer had then got alongside ; he was prevented from lowering the boat by order of Captain Sellars ; he was bundled away from the boat, but he could not say who pushed him away ; There was always a fear of boats swamping, bufrin this case it would have been certain, as'ihe boat bad no plug in her. At length he got into the boat with two others, but the water rushed in very rppidly ; there be iDg no plug, be stuffed his pocket handkerchief into the plug hole. When he got the, boat lowered the steamer had passed about a cable's length. The cutter was then heading' towards the place where she was beeched. Captain Cellars presently asked what the d 1 he had been trying to do. He replied that he did not vrant to argue upon the matter, but to get to Tauranga and report the circumstances. All his lights were burning bright.at the time of the collision,and all were perfectly sober. He never met with Mr Hamlin on any previous occasion, but had since had an opportunity of testing his a&HJtie'e, and was quite satisfied. He firmly believed that a if proper look-out had been kept on board the Kowena the collision might have been avoided. He believed she did not see the Vincent until within two minutes of the accident.

• To Mr Hesketh : He had been to sea four teen years, and seven years experience on tfie New Zealand Coast.

The Court then adjourned nntil Monday morning at eleven o'clock.

GARDEN CALENDAR FOR MAY.

(Fom Beed and Brett's Auckland Almanac.)

Flower Garden,—Now sow grass seed for lawns, 2}£ bushels to the acre, with about 31b of white Dutch clover. Always sow the clover over the crass seed ; never sow both trgetber. Thn c!over, being so mnch heavier, will find its way to the bottom of the bag, Consequently clover would be all sown together. Tntf may be bid ia open weather. Now makp any alterations iv flower ea dens where required. Firish planting all spring flowering bulbs, such a<) ixias, Bparsxis, hyacinth, narcissus, 4c., Sew annuals for spring flowering. Heatly dig borders and make all snug for winter.

Frnit-Garden.—This being the quitesk month for operatioTis in the fruit garden, clear all trees of any moss which may have accumulated by scraping it off With a piece of hoop-iron or back of knife, and awty a mixture of soft seap and lime, thereby effectually eradicating auy epgs of insects by which the tree may be'infested. Strawberries, raspbeirif s, currants, and gooseberries may now be planted, strawberries found to be the best for this climate being Marguerite and Duka of Edinburgh. Kitchen Garden.—Digging and trenching, as recom mended previously, must now be done in^open weather. Asparagus and sea kale beds muit now be cleared of all weeds, carefully forked over, taking care not to fork too deep so as to injure the crowns ; give a good coat ing Of wall decomposed farm-yard manure and apply salt freely, or in place of salt, sea-weed will be found to answer admirably. Cauliflower, make a sewing of Walchern or Stadtholder, earth up those advancing. Celery, earth up carefully observing to keep the soil from the hearts. Thin out carrots where required. Onions may now be sown, tripoli best for autumn Bowing ; look after those in store-room, turning them over weekly, seeing th»t they are all sound, removo "those beginning to decay; if they are beginning to Sprout sere the base of the bulb with a hot iron Potatoes should be occasionally iooketi over'where they'are stored,' taking care to pick out all mouldr or diseased tubers. Keep edging and paths free from weadsf

AUCKLAND'S "FRIEND IN NEED."

> To the Editor of the Evening- Star. Sir,—l have observed by the newspaper reports of the proceedings at the annual taeeting of the Home for Neglected and Des titute Children, that Colonel Haultain referred to one instance as showing the kind ly and generous sympathy evinced by Sir George Grey to the people of Auckland in their time of need; but in doing so, that gentleman made a slight and, no doubt, un intentional mistake. The amount forwarded by Sir George Grey to Archdeacon Lloyd was £50 per week; which payment was regularly continued until the Archdeacon wrote to the donor saying that the assrstance was no longer required. Whep the statement was made to the meeting His Honor must have realised the meaning of the expression, " Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame." I am aware that the instance mentioned is but one of the many acts of practical benevo lence done by Sir Georgo Grey. As Colonel Haultain _ truly stated, that patriotic and pnblic spirited gentleman has always shewn a readiness to assist benevolent objects and institutions, and the full extent of his aid in this direction was possibly only known to himself.—l am &c, Citizek. May sth, 1876.

ASPHALTING IN PARNELL.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —Until I read the leading article in the Star this evening I did not suppose that the Highway Board had really decided to lay with asphalt the footpath from the Exchange Hotel to the top of the hill. Several rate payers mentioned it to me as something that was proposed to be done, and each of them stated that they could not see that it was a

proper way of expending the money in hand. Solar from being inclined to find fault with the doings of our Highway Board, I have, as a general rule, highly approved of their man agement, but I must say that the work now proposed appears to me to be quite pre- I believe there are Borne back ~ streets In Parnell on which money could be expended to much advantage, but even if the • Board/are; of opinion that none of .these Btreets and by-ways stand in need of im provement, I think they ought not to expend

their money on asphalting what is already a very good footpath, and on which they have recently laid down a considerable quantity of gravel, without first ascertaining what their constituents think about it. Ido hope the Board will either leave the matter open until the next election of members of the Board takes place, or else take some other way of ascertaining the opinion of the ratepayers on this subject.—Yours, &c, E. B. Ltjsk. Parnell, May 4th, 1876.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWK

(.From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Little Lizzie has 1240zs Sdwts from 1151ba of stone.

The Great Extended, Tapu, has 14ozs 16dwts 12grs. The Inverness tribute has 200z9 Mdwts. The South Stafford, from 12 tons, has 9ozs 4dwta.

The South Devon, from 10 tons, has sozs lOdwts.

The Moanatairi, for a fortnight, has2llozs 16dwts.

The Una tribute has 6ozs Sdwts,

The iron steamer building in Auckland is for the Thames trade, and will probably be owned here.

HASTINGS

(Tapu Creek).

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day

Jones and party, tributers of the Bullion, crushed fourteen tons stone for sixteen ounces from Full Moon lead. The result is most satisfactory. They intend employing men.

The school children, about fifty, were treated to a grand concert and supper last ni#hb, to celebrate the enlargement, and other improvements to the school. All the local talent assisted, and everyone was highly de lighted. The Great Extended has stopped working, pending arrangements with Mr Buckland for the purchase of his battery.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMNTS.

MRS WILT3IIIRE.

This lady commenced her walking feat la«t ni^ht exactly at half-past eight o'clock, in the City Hall, with every prospect of success. The lady herself feels quite confident of success, and appears in good heal h and spirit?. There was a good attendanco of spectatots, and the fine baud of the Artillery Com pany was present This lady set tj her task at the rate of five miles an hour for the first few miles, and at twelve o'clock had accomplished a trifle over eighteen miles of the task. At thtee o'clock this morning Mrs Wiltshire's right ankle gave out, and for a m'nute or two it was feared she had broken down, but after n few turns fhe mastered tbe pain, and resumed her contest with "old time." With the exception of one slight rest she continued walking all night, keeping the inner rope on her left hand. At half-past ten o'clock this morning she had got over 70 miles o! her extraordinary feat, and wis then well ahetkd of the enemy; and, although her speed had diminished to about 3% miles an hour, and she looked r.ther fagged, she exhibited good spirits, and expressed her coLfifionce that she would accomplish ber task. At 75 miles she took half an hour's rest, and when rhe started ngain w>s very stiff. Duriug her arduous undertaking she has taken, by way of nourishment, two or three eggs, a slica or two of toaft. and a litild port wine. Daring the lust hour's walking this eveniLg Mr Lewisson has gallantly offered to accompany Mrs Wiltshire, and the bacberd of time have, with very generous sympathy for the lady pedestrian, consented io her receiving the sup port of thit gentleman's arm. Whether she com pletes her task within the specified time or not she is deserving of all praise for her ex*r«Grdinary pluck and perseverance. Wo wish the lady success. "THE LOVE CH4.SE." The beautiful comedy of the "love Chase," from the pea of the late James Sheridin Knowles, was presented ast evening at th" Prinre of Wales Theatre lo an admiring audience. This ctuse production was well performed byPtlie players who sustained the leading characters. Miss Carry George, as neighbour Constance, perpetually teasing the Lincolnshire squiro, Wildrake (Mr Lawrence), and yet deeply in love with him, thoiigh ever trying to'hide her pas sion, was a really splendid piece of acticg, and in which Miss George won a succession of plaudits. Mr Lawrence was equally successful as the sporting Wildrake in his suit of silken green, hut his part was far less arduous than that of the lady,whose eloquence and energy enable her to realize the complete ideal of the author. Mr Charles feearle made a genuine Sir Win Fondlove, exhibiting all an old man's weakness, with rheumatics iv his knees, on the borders of second childhood, and yet, in the presence of the charming, plotting Widow Green, he forgets his years and fancies himself young a?ain. This character was sustained by Mr Searle, whose recitative parts were rleliverrd with true elecuionsry power, and conse quently gave its full meaning to the poetry of the passages. We have often noticed that the literary beauties of a play are lost to the audience through the mumbling and unfeeling mode of expressing them. In point of clearness of enunciation and appreciative knowledge of the tubject, Mr Searle ia an example. We do not say thi3 in disparagement of the other le»ding actors, for nothing could be clearer and truer to nature than the utterances both of Miss George and Mr Lawrence, or Mr Collier and Miss Lizzie Morgan, but for tt-ose who can enjoy the liti r»ry merit, as well as the performance, clear ness of expression Is desirable, Mr Collier imperson ated Master 'J'rueworth with much talent, but whether the' writer intended Trueworth to appear in Hamlet'ij su>t of mourning or not is; open to opinion. Ptill Mr Collier delineated his character successfully. Mrs Searle performed the Widow Green wiih much tact :—

Sir William and the "Widow Green Made up a most delightful scene. Her arrangements before the looking-glass was true to woman's chnracter,' Shall 11-ok better with this rose in my hair? Will it take Sir William's fancy and assist my plan ? Or shall I meet him with a little paint upon my cheeks'' Miss Lizzie Morgan played the part of Lydia in strict accordance with the Ljdia of the comedy, exhibiting all the loneliness and pent np-sorrow of the maiden heart. Allts Lizzie Morgan's acting was of the first order, and commanded due applause. Tne snboidinate characters do not call for special remark, as they were mostly silent. The aiter-piece wis a very lively farce entitled the " Cap tain's not Amiss." To-night, a d^ama in three acts, " The Black Sheep " will be performed, with Miss Carry George in the character of " Harriet Kouth.'1

3THKHTINING STAE, SATUBPAY, MAY 6, me



Among the pasengers by the Southern steamer which arrived to-day was Captain Petherbridge, the manager for Messrs Shaw, Savill and Co. We are glad to see the captain in his usual robust state of health. He pro ceeds home by the Colima on Monday. A B CD.E P atthe City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo mical Floorcloth. 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 lays 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 their fourth large ship ment—six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies, before ; also, a lot of Tap. Brussel Carpets at 3s 4d, 3s 9d, 33 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 Rugs from 5s lid to 18a (3d, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, ■ Dining and Drawing Room 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. i"*^ T7OB, COROMANDEL. ff | : p-#'' . The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave the Qneen-Btreet Wharf fortheabove place on MONDAY, the Bth instont, at 11 a.m., returning the same day at 6 p.mi For freight, passage, ana other Information, apply t0 A. MACGREGOR, Queen-street Wharf. ACCEPT the CHALLENGE of of Mr. F. H. liewisson, ana BET £25 that Mrs. Wiltshire does not Perform the 100 Miles in 24 Hours. Accepted by F. H. Lewisson. Jeweller. HE.NRY KEANE, Occidental Hotel. W 0 BJJILD EE S. Tender* will be received till noon of BATTJBBAY, the 13th inst, for the erection of a Concrete Building, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, etc. at my office, Quean-street. EDWABD MAHONEY, Architect. ."CIO H SALE, Cheap a good Bakery X? Business, with first-class Connection, and Im mediate, Possession can be had. ' . . .; . Apply to ' "■':' '■': " ■]: su ":■ ; ; j ;;■; john soppet,;: .•■ \ [ ( s Ko. B,'Queen-street.



TTNSECTAEIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hal], conducted by Samuel Eager, 8.A., May 7.—Notice.—ln consequence of the Rev. S. Edger's absence from town, there will be no services held in this hall to-morrow, but the services will be resumed on the 14 th May. NEWTOF~KIRK.—Divine -B-, Service at the ÜBual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning: ''The Reproductivenees of Evil and of Good." Evening: "Eve in Eden." PITT~STKEET WES LEY AN C»TTRCH.-Sunday Services. - May 7.— The Rev W. Kirk will preach in the morning, at 11, and the Rev W. J Williams in the evening at 6.30. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Edwardcß-strcet. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris; Evening, at 6.30, Roy W. Tinsley. Subject.: "Jb'onr Anchors at ihe Stern " P~ RIMITIVB Methodist Chapel, Sheridan-street, — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Tiiißley ; Evening, at half-past 6, Key W. Harris. TTNITED Methodist Free Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, May 7 — Rev. Thomas Hodgson will preach to morrow morning at 11 ; Evening at 6.30. pHRISTfAN MEETING-HOUSE, V-/ Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, 7.30 p.m. EWTON HALL.—Subject for to morrow evening—"Jesus, the Lord." Come one, come all. No collections. OR WIIANGAROA.—The 'Belle Brandon' will fail for the above on MONDAY, Bth iust, at 6 p.m.—Apply on Board. 'gO LET, a Two roomed Cottage in S Vincent street.—Apply first House on loit-hand tide, Vincent-street rVBVONPDET.—Two good Family -L' Residences to Let.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Slore.__ XS. REWARD— Lost between Par- Z-f nell and Albert-street, a small Gold Seal, oval sbapeO, with man's head engraved thereon. Finder will receive the above reward, by applying at tliia office OARD & RESIDENCE for four or five respectable young men.— .Apply to Mis Hughes, three dtors below Duffy's grocery store, Hob!o'n-str<et. Torms moderate. WANTED, an Engine Driver.—B. Gittos and Sons. ANTED, young Girl (gentle man's ft mily at the Kawau, an excellent place)—Ap; ly at my office, Queen-street, opposite KitebeU, befote 8 o'cl'Gk this tv»nlng. Nurse Girl geatleman's family, Pamell—T B Hannafotd. \\J A KTE D,a thoroughly trustworthy * * INureGirl; references required.—Apply at Claremont House, Princes-street. WXNTED, by a gentleman, Board Residence ; not more than a mile and a-half from the Post-ottice ; a private sitting room preferred Address, stating psrticulars, to Bex No 132, Post oJfico, Auckland. WANTED, a Barmaid for a up stftira Bar.—Apply between 6 and 7 o'clock ttii« eveninc a «ii» Vorflhiuire Hotel. Qiioen-streut,. WK, 1 T 1 IN G and Bookkeeping Taught. Slrictest srcre?y. Separate rooms for ladies.—Address Mr JSichoifOu, 98, Grey-street, Auckland. O TAILORS.—Wanted, a good Coat Hand. -John F. Samplers, Queen-street. ANTED, an Invalid's Hand Car linpe.—Apply office ot tLis paper. JNTED, a young Girl for the country.—Miss Coll'h fcelect Ttßegistry Office, Uppar Queen-street ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs R. H. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Boad, Ponsonty. \k! ANTED, a Nursemaid to take t r complete charge of two children.— Apply to Mrs C C Moil Ulan, R-unuera. iNI ED, for a bush mill, a first class head circular Sawyer; also, a Tail-man — Apply G. floldship and Co. WANTED, for the country, a good General Servant Girl.—Apply to G. Hold ship ard Co , Cusiom-houie-stroet. WANfEETkNdWN, on Saturday next, and every Saturday, from 4 till 10, the Auckland Turkish Baths will be open at 2s each till further notice. WANTED, a Machinist to work one of Thomas's Mnchines; also a Harnesß maker.—Apply to W. S. Jones, Wholesale Saddler, Quoen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Frank Buckland, Rcmuera. ANTED, by a Lady and Gentle man, a Furnished Sitting and Bedroom, with use of Kttcben, in a quiet private family, fifteen minutes walk from Post-office.—Address T\V, at this office ANTED, two Painters.—Apply to M. Whitelaw, Newton Road. W' AN TED, a General Servant; must be a good laundress. References re quired.—Mrs Elliott Mejer, Symonds-st eet, second house past Choral Hall. YNFARD BOARDING House, Abercrombie-street, is now opened for Boarders and Lodgers. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau yards. Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. _^___^ WANTED 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 AJNTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Bigh-street. Only the highest class'machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gusges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer,, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. O g BAKERS.—Wanted a Second or Junior Hand; one accustomed to delivery of bread, etc., etc, perferred. A Permanent Situa tion for a steady, industrious young man.—Apply to 7, Wyndtiam-street; or, by letter, to John Hall, Otal'uhu, ANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green, Nurseryman and Gardener, is prepared to execute at reasonable rates all orders by contract which he may be favoured with, for Laying out New Gardens or renovating old ones, end planting the same with Shelter Trees, Ornamental and Flowering Plants, &c—Seafleld View Niirsery, April 25,1876. A N T E D, 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, 6s. 6d. 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 acturer, Queen-street. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ Hi; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is 5d $ 1b; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars. 16s $ cwt; Ship Casting's of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winohes (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates. Srove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral House Furnisher, etc, has just reoeived 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. VB~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office. ShorHand-street. "* ■OTANTED KNOWN, L. H. Green "V is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fnschias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees, &c , &c, at Seafleld View Nursery, or in t' c Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly atttndedto. WANTED Known, Jno. 0.-dough, . Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert? street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewin? Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed, of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. gtg



WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apcly to Box 31, Post oßce. WANTED to SELL. 600 rolls of Paperhaneing? at 6d per roll, 5s per dozen ; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lln per dozen; 1 en bo of Wax Fiuit, with glass shades, from 5s 6d each ; Slate Pen ils, 8s per gross; boxes, 6 Pencils in each box. 9d per dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is 6d each ; Bass Brooms, Is; about 6,000 Chairs, Tables, Chests of Draweis, Sofas, and Toys of all <-nrtt>, only lis and 2d each ; pint bottles of good Tnk, three for 2s 6d ; small bottles, 10d per dozen ; Hams, 10(1 tt>; riacon, 7d lb; good Bins, lOrl lt>; Cayenne Pepper, Gd ppr bottle, worth Is; Bead Mats, from Is to 3s 6d; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s Cd f acu; good Pens. Is pnr-jjrosß; Box Creamkid Rote Paper, 5 quires, for Is; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to Is each; pint bottles of Ink, 8s pet- down ; C.OOO assorted Combs, only 2d enrli; Ladies' Riding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxt s from 4p Od to 69, less than cost; large let of Dolls : cheap lot of Chi'-nons from Is 4d; Plates from B<J ea'cli; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; Fancy Soap Babies, only 2d each, Is 6d pi r doz^n; good Needles, only Cd per 100 ; and a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very choa~>.— Apply to H. WATTB, General Dealer, Pitt street. TO LET, a good four-roomed House, with garden, well, ac—James Read, Eden Terraoe. TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes want of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out buildings, willi large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and aub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON h SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Bui.dings, LET, a Store and a two-stalled Stable, Storage for 300 tons of dry kocls, a eood wtll of water, and jard, &c, In Chapel-street, now occupied by Close Brothers.—Apply O. Madden, Hobson-sireot. O LET, Premises suitable for Bottling, consisting of Cel'ar, Sheds, and Stable, with a good well of water. —Apply at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane TO LET, a five-roomed House in good order, with every convenience and enclosed garden.—Enquire of J. Warren, Grocer, Kurancahapfi Road. XIPO Lh/J. 1, a good comfortable six "JL roomed House, very convenient.—H. Parting ton. 57, Que n-street. F~OR SALE, in the Town of One-' hunga, on easy terms, a Pnddock of 13 Peres of Gr»sa Land, well fenced, double frontage—Apply to Captain Symonds, Onohnnga; or the Herald Office. OUSE, Land, and General Com miesion Agent, Registry for Servants.— N.B.—lt is indisppnßablo tfiat applicants fhall have pood characters. Letters from J adirs and Gentle men i i the Country will bo promptly and strict'y attended to. Offices: High-street (Clarke), Auckland. PRIVATE Board and Lodgings for Gentleman only in Purnell.— Foraddrces apply at this office. JT O. T I O ». <TI will Walk with Mra WILTSHIRE from half-past 7 to half-post 8 THIS EVENING, when she will accomplish hor last Five Miles. F. H. LEWISSON. fin E N D E R S. Tenders will be received by Captains Clayton and H. F AndersoD, up to 10 o'clock on MONDAY MORNING, for Repairs to the »,s. Durham. Tenders received by n. F. Anderson. Specifications aeen ut HOLMES BROS.' Office, Wharf. ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, rapcclfully Invites all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, ihe like of which has not been soen before in the Colonies. A LEXANDEPw, the Jeweller, h»s on view, and for pale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX over imported in tho Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tunea. A LEXAXTDER, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPn of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. V^IROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING Vy COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (Ihe eighth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been>made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to tke secretary, at the office of the company, B*nk Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 12th May, 1&76. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, April 24,1876. A (JCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. jOL ' ELECTION OF "MEMBER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, sth May, 1876. The following extract from the Provincial Govern ment Gazette, of the 4th instant, is publishod for general information. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. * Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 2nd May, 1876. It is hereby notified that in pursuance of sections 9 and 10 of " The Auckland Harbour Board Act, 1871," a meeting of the Electors duly qualified under Section 10 of the said Act, shall be held in the hall of the Mechanics' Institute, at Auckland, on THURS DAY, the 18th day of May Instant, at the hour of nooD, for the purpose of Electing a duly qualified person as a Member of the Auokland Harbour Board, in place of John Sangster Macfarlane, Esq G. GREY, Superintendent. "P W. DYSON, WATERLOO HOUSE, 84, Q V E B N - STREET, (FIVE DOORS ABOVE VTJLOAN LANS), nvites the Ladies of Auckland to Inspect the following Autumnal Imports, Just Opened :— NEW COSTUMES, in all the New Materials and the Latest, Fashions, in Black and Coloured. A very large variety, NEW JACKETS, in Beaver, Petersham Frieze, and other New Ma terials. Waterproof Cloaks for Ladleß and Children. NEW DRESSES, in Black'and Coloured Silks, Serg;s, Homespuns, Diagonals, Checks, French Merinoß, and other materials In great variety. NEW HATS and MILLINERY, and a very larg-e stock of the necessary nnferials. Velvets, Ribbons, 'JL urquoise,Feathers,Flowers, &c, &c. NEW BLANKETS, all sizes and qualities in Coloured and White, Aus trian Bush and Railway Rugs, direct from the best manufacturers in England. NEW FLANNELS, of every description, and a large assortment of General Drapery, Quilts, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Curtains, Crlmeans, Towels, &c. j THE CARPET STOCK ia the Largest and Cheapest ever offered in Auckland. A special line of Tapestry at 3s Ud. fully worth 4s 9d. Druggets, from Is IOJd. Floorcloths, from 3s 6d, usual price 4s 6d All-wool Kidderminster Carpets, 3s lid, worth 6s. A splendid assortment of Brussels Carpets, Hearthrugs, &o. The whole to be sold unusually cheap, B. W. DYSON, 84, queen-street, Nearly Opposite Wyndham-street. \



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee and Manager. .Mr. R. W. Lawrence. L4ST TWO NIGHTS OP MISS CARRY GEORGE.. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING—The performance will commence with the thrilling drama, in three acts, entitled, THE BLACK SHEEP ! Harriett Routh, Miss Carry George. To conclude with screaming farce of NOT AMISS. Monday Evening—HENßY DUNBA.R. A limited numbei of Family and Weekly Tickets (transferable) at the following reduced rates:—Dress Circle, £1 (0 p.dini&siorß); Stalls, 12b Cd (6 admissions); to be had at the Theatre from lpm. till 2 p.m. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. 0. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At 7.30 O'Clock. The Programme really good to-night. Admission—ONE PiCNKY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Seo. T ORNE-STREET HALL. (Under Distinguished Patronage.) On WEDNESDAY, May 24, A COMPLIMENTARY OOKCERT, Tendered to Mr. E. CLAIR, by CLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE, Assisted by several Gentlemen Amateur-, on which occasion their will bo a Grand Chair Performance, a la Christy Minstrel. CLAIB BRQTHERSwiII appear in their Shoegra phicalityterpschoreanmelange!!! A Quadrille Assembly after Performance, ADMISSION: JiFront SeatP, 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Gallery, Is. E. WARD, Manager. JH I T V II A L L. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8. TWELVE NIGHTS ONLY. jyj'DONOUGH AND T^ARN SHAW'S ROYAL MARIONETTES. (FitOM the Chybtal Palace). Pronounced by the Press and the Public of all nations to be the GRANDEST ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WORLD ! ! ! tta. THE ROYAL MARIONETTES ! & Bring theib own Scenbky, and give THREE DISTINCT ENTERTAINMENTS !!! THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS! ITALIAN FANTOCCINI AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD! The Charm of the Household! Closing with the GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE! The most Gorgeous Scene ever Bhown to an Auckland Public. Reserved Seats, 4s; Second Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2a. MID-DAY PERFORMANCE ON" SATURDAY. piTY HALL. FRIDAY ana SATURDAY, May 5 ana 0. 100 MILES IN 24 HOURS. MRS. WILTSHIRE Will commence the above Wonderful Feat on FKIDAY NIGHT, at 8 p.m. A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Court Zkaiandia, No. 4741. /*&s&%&**. ■*• SOIREE and BALL, to cele ■i'w&iMitfW^Sb. brate the THIRD ANNIVERSARY IkS!^ of tho aLove Court> will be held in friSw&lP tne Lornk-strekt Hall on TUES ra^drall^ai&s DAY EV£NIWG >23rd May -0 iPilfrSPfciA 1 Tea on the TaDleß at 6-30 ---1 SJul&BPitP ju*J Promenade Concert at 8 o'clock. *m-Sbß*'*^S*Bl?KE^ Dancing to commence at 9. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS, can be bad of the following Committco, or any of the members:— * Bro. T. McEwin, P. DC R. Bro. F. Lamb, B.W. I „ T. Wood, P.C.R. „ F. Andrews, J.W. „ W. J. Wright, C.R. „ G. Christmas, S.B. , „ F. Cliristmas, Sec „ P. Finlay, J.B. ■ Bro. E H. C. Saunders. WM. J. WRIGHT, Hon. Sec. Anniversary Committee. N EW D eess materials- H. ATKINS HAB OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE j AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, OOMPBISINQ— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &0., &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. TEE PRICES OF BLACK SILK 3 ABE TEE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoeo, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. * NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEED 3 J Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. REAL MOSGiiLL TWEEDS, 3s lid PEB YARD. ,„.,,,. H. ATKINS.



gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POETER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE - BAKItEL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do <Jo Breech do do Curtis and Eatvey's, and Hall's sporting Powders Eley's Central-flee Percussion Caps Do Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker, and' Uo'a Patent fchot, in 101b and 281 b bags Maohino for Killing and Re-capping Cartridges i Powder flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for tho Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIG H-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. JJEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE WORKS. To the Public or Auckland and Subukbs. I now offer my Largo Stock of GLAZED LOCKET PIPES at a Grf ater Reduction on Former Prices, or from Fifty to Sixty per Cent, under tho PET Pipes now using in Fort-street and the Road to Parnell. 1 GEORGE BOYD. Q H B A V I N S WORLD'S HIGHEST|PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSING RAPID WATER FILTER. The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above, which will purify the most offensive water with astonishing rapidity, and are the okly ones Capable op .Removing • AnimalculjE akb Sewage, being so.constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERfAiXY REDUCE HARDNESS, and are the ONLY FILTjffiRS WHICH DO .\OT RENDER the WATBw FL\T AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is do water which they do not lemier Sparkling, Wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantages over all other I'ilters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their BBS work, and the facility with which they oan be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a.few minutes. SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND: " W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. "WHAU PUBLIC HALL. A SOIREE AND" CONCERT IN AID OP THB FUNDS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, WHAU> "Will be given in the above Hall on TUESDAY, May 9,1870. The Choir of the Parish Church " (St. Sepulchre's) have kindly consented to assist on this occasion. Tea on the table at 630 p.m. Tickets, 2s. To be had at Whau Post-office, or from Members of the Church Committee. JAMES OWEN, Hon. Sec. D ABBITS! RABBITS! Fresh Rabbits—Constant supply.—H. KNIGHT, Poulterer, Market (Welle^ley-etreet entrance). "pUTTEBi BUITER! BUTTER! First Class Fresh and Salt Taranaki Butter can be had at Mynott's Stall in the Market. piTIZENS' BALL.—Lost, a Broad V^ Hair Bracelet, with Gold Clasp.—Finder will very much oblige the owner by calling at the office of this paper. OST, a Black and Tan Terrier, No. 297. Name, " Cram."—Reward at office North Shore Ferry Steamer. £20 RJL W ac d Whereas some pevson or persons did, on the 22nd instant, maliciously break the hind Je£ of my Grey Mare, the above reward will be paid to anyone who will give such information as will lead to the con viction o! the offenders. F. DE ROSE, Otahuhu. HPRANSIT, S.S., TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Monday, May 8, 3pm • Tuesday, May 9, 9am Wednesday, May 10, 4pm Thursday, May 11,10 am Friday, May 12, spm Saturday, May 13,10 am M. NIOCOL. T> EDUCED FARES, AUCKLAND -lA> TO ONEHUNGA, AND ONEHUNGA TO AUCKLAND. J. J. BOYD Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that he will, on and after MONDAY next, run a 'Bus at the following reduced rates :-— From Auckland: From Onehunga: 11.15 am 9.15 am 6 30 pm 3 pin Single Fares, 9d; Return Tickets, Is. J. J. BOYD. \ RCHBISHOP V A U G H A N'S Xjl Four Advent Conferences now to hand, and those who have not yet got copies are requested to lose no time in securing them, as the number received is limited.-JaMICS FLYNN. Catholic Bookseller, opposite United Service Hotol, Wellesley-stroet. Price, Is 3d each. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. FREEHOLD, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. . FOR UNRESERVED SALE. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock, without reserve, Woodthobpk (Remuera)—Lots 67, 68, and 68a, 189 feet to Burn-street, and fronting the Beach close to Mr Canning's property, Kafanga (CoRoaANDBi.)-Lots 1, 2, and 3, Section 25 99 feet to Ring's Road, by 100 feet to Victoria street. Waihbke—Allotment 36 of the Parish, 63 aorep,' OnuROA- Allotments of Parish, 60 acrea Pupukb (Mongonoi)—Allotment 13, and part of 132. 80 acres. Village of Havelook—Allotment 4, Seotion 6, 1 rood 15 perches. ™ A. R P. Town ofMarsdew—Allotment 1, Sections .. 0 1 8 „ 10 1.. 0 1 8 .i 8 1 .. 0 0 36 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■j^r o t i c I. The Central Sale Rooms, late Arthur's Mart, hav ing been thoroughly renovated, the Undersigned are now propared to receive Consignments oi all kinds of Goods (Produce, Poultry, etc.,) for auction. Prompt account'of Sales will be rendered day after sale. Charges, moderate. . M. JONES & CO., Auctioneers. JJ O T I O B. The Sale or the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobßon- Btreet, advertised for Monday, Bth May, ia unavoid ably POSTPONED to MONDAY, 15th MAY. I SAMUEL COCHEANB &SON, Auctioneers,



TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 9th and 10th MAY. 0 I T.,Y MART. EXTENSIVE EETAIL STOCK ov FANCY GOODS, GLASS WARE, STATIONERY, CABINET WARE, DESKS, WORK-BOXES, CRICKETING BATS, BALLS, LADIES' BAGS, TOYS, WOOLS, FANCY JEWELLERY, &c, &c. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, 9th instant, at 11 o'clock prompt, An Extensive Stock of the above Goods, removed to tho Mart for convenience of sale, to bo sold unr* servedly. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, MAY 8. At Eleven o'clock. TO SHIPWRIGHTS, CARPENTERS, AND OTHERS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the-. Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp, An assortment of Ship's Gear, comprising Wind lass, Hause-pipes, Stoppers, Pumps, Rope, Double and Single Blacks, Caps, and Sundries. • • Also, 1 bale Superior Arbroalh Canvas For absolute sale to close accounts. B. TOffKS] [R. 0. OARR. MONDAY, MAY 8. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, CHAINS, LOCKETS, GALVANIC BATTERY, &C, &0., &C. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. Neumegen. to sr-U by auction on Monday next, the Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES as per Evening Star of 3rd and 4th instant. TUESDAY, MAY 9. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, ♦ HARDINGE-STREET, PONSONBY ROAD, AND FREEMAN'S BAY. _ M. JONES AND CO. A RE instructed by Mr. Edward Owen XJ. to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms (late Arthur's Mart, on Tuesday next, 9th May, at 12 o'clock, A Desirable Freehold Residence of seven rooms, with allotment 40 feet by 130 feet; good well of water, garden, &c, simattd in Harainge street, opposite the residence of Mrs. Charles Davis. A well-built Two-story House of sis rooms, fitted with Register Grateß, Marble Mantel pieces, with Coach .House and Stab'e on freehold allotments fronting Ponsonby Road and Angjesea-street, now in the occupation of Captain M. McKenzie, and ad joining Me Leighton's residence. Two Fine Building Allotments fronting Angleeea- Btreet, each 33 feet by 130 feet, commanding extensive views of Harbour, City, ho. WiU be sold together, as lenced, or separately. Three Cottages on Freehold Allotment froning Centre-street, Freeman's Bay, bringing in a good rental, and in an improving locality. Terms at Sale. T> ETIEING FROM BUSINESS ♦ [ESTABLISHED 1857.] 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 STOCK -IN - TRADE ~OF SHIP CHANDLERY, &0., FITTINGS AND LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, THAT TJSE 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 purchasers is particu larly called, no; only to tho 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 stock; suitable for any market. $, & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. 1.--.—i—; —■ —— . ~ r ~ ;,/,,;„ } y i, MONDAY. MAY 8. -- VALUABLE FR EE H OLD CITY PROPERTY, .. ~ "*" Victoria Quadrant. j HHHE subscribers have received in ,■*• Btmetions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart Foit-street, on Monday, tiie Bth instant, at 12 That Valuable Block of City Property", situated la Victoria Quadrant, near its junction witb. Bowen and Coburg-streets, aDd the proposed new street to Shortland Crescent, subdivided into four allotments. Lotl, 24 feet frontage to Victoria Quadrant'has erected on it a four-roomed Cottage, let at 7fl per week. . >' Lot 2 and 8 have eatsh 24 feet frontage to Viotoria Quadrant. - ; Lot 4, 22 feet frontage, with Cottage thereon, let a 8s per week. '- • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneers. . : MONDAY, MAY 8. — BY ORDER OF THE MORT(MIS, VALUABLE IMPROVED F^RM. EASTTAMAKI. THE subscribers have teceivec(\ln r /. «tr? cti? n! i 0 Bell by fubll° Wstion, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, Bth May, at 11 O ClOC'Kj - - - • • v. ■ »,,.-.. Allotments Nos. 44, 47, and 49 of East Tamakl Farms, parish of Pakuranga. county of Eden, contaming3l6 acres, the whole fenced, subi divided, and under cultivation, and well ■watered by a never-failing toeam'f It has erected on it a comfortable Homestead and o?Mr UWy^W d te *°W ****»&** ' '"' SAMUEL OOCHRANB feSOJr.i