fZ^ibetn6 spacious, staircases from V* ? nces Tho celllB £ 1S now ™m 8 > 1 This 'is in panels, and when finished f"' r, fcCL i capital effect. The upholstery Welters are ordered in England, and deft out by the next San Francisco iff t w whioh time the house will be . ifj "L'their reception. The shops under Wi'htitoZ W]" mare lare business stands. IMy L B paciouft and very lofty. One or ' if' „ c yet to be let, and speedy application |f jlbeniadeby those wishing to secure itv* -

MUSEUM AND INSTITUTE.

I #BLA CKANDWHITEEXHIBITION.

ener al excellence of the pictures which f&^prised in this exhibition, is indica »r fl c\ i j a h ar fcistic talent existent in Auck- S**° rrjj'ere is scarcely a single drawing '"(.'hired which is really unworthy of criti -6 .X while some evince the'possessionof genius i^L limners. Excluding from our notice fforts of such a well-known painter as IrAlbvn Martin, we will attempt a slight „«> of those which strike us at the first Hce No. 3. "The Casket Scene in tho Merchant of Venice," by Miss M. Ridings, is Lyon sketch of great merit. No. 4, by ii r T Jones, is an artistic charcoal drawing a French frigate rescuing a shipwrecked crew; L storm is very graphically depicted. w 0 \, A pencil drawing, "Roses," toMisfl Warner, is very promising, i „L| e more may be *n\& of No. 7, : (Vmale and Flowers," by, Miss Holder, I" performance of rare excellence. No. .V catches in Pen and Ink exhibited ! p.. Home, look uncommonly like engrav .m.'if they are not, the praise is the iSer. No. '12 " The Portrait of Colonel TSslneavis" is the work of no mean artist. «„_ 13, "The Cap of Liberty." by Miss E. 1 TTfiider.is a crayon drawing, well finished and toned down. Nos. 14, 19, 35, are sketches in psDcil or crayon by Miss R. Vaile, and all exhibit considerable talent, especially when the ago °^ *^c ar*'sf; < 15. is taken into consideration. . No. 15. " The I (JrowD of Thorns," by Mrs J. M. Clark, is a | cra y on picture, well executed, and showing 1 c3rf f u l treatment of the subject. Mr. J. (gyraons contributes in No. 18, a fine sepia sketch entitled "A Dangerous Position." The artist has grasped his subjnet •pell and treated it carefully. Mrs Onth waite, in No. 22, " Off the Co«.t," give us a I very faithful outline of the Kawau. Nos. 24 and 25. by Miss A. Crawford, are Indian Ink representations of the well - known psintifltfs, " The Duel in the Air," and "The Jack in Office." They are faith fnlly sketched and very vigorous. In No. 20. »A Faneral in Venice," by G. W. Elmes, is depicted in Indian ink a characteristic scene of the water city. The sketch is very el aborately finished, and is exceedingly effec tive. Miss Page shows talent in 2S, "A Girl in Prayer." H. Lloyd's "Design for an Ad dress," in pen and ink, shows inventive I talent of a high order as well as good taste and skill. Miss K. Ridings, in 32 and 33,

J gives two faithful in Indian ink. This lady handles her brush like an artist. . Miss J. Webster's " Study of Heads,', in j pencil, is a vnry commendable performance.

Mi~s J. Oufchwaite is the contributor of Nos. 36 and 37 ; and Miss Oufchwaite of Nbs. 81, 84, 91, 96. The first named pair are really good pen and ink sketches, while the others, with the exception of 91, which is a sepia drawing, are crayon pictures, evidencing care and skill of a very striking description. Miss E. Cheeseman contributes No. 38, "Madonna"; No. 47, "Madonna and An pels"; No. 49, "Crossing the Ford"; No. 50, "The Poultry Dealer"; No. 51, "The Assumption of the 'Virgin." These are among the most noteworthy Indian ink drawings in the exhibition. They are vigorous and splen didly finished works of art, the softened effect imparted giving proof of a master hand. In 30 and 39, Miss M. Ridings shows up well with two excellent drawings, respectively orayon and pencil; these, we notice, are for sale. No. 40, " One, Two, Three," a crayon drawing of a dog, by Miss Holder, is very pretty, and a credit to the fair artist. No. 44, "That Boy," a crayon sketch by A. J. Hunter, is a very speaking picture—the mischievous young rascal bearing his character in his face. No. 46, " The Favorites,", a pen and ink sketch by Miss Page, is particularly interesting as well as meritorious, Mr C. Palmer's, " Belle of the Kainga" is promineut for free and artistic treatment, while No. 52, a sepia etching, by the same author, is well worth studying, a remark that also applies to 54. Mr Wbitemore's "Boys' Heads." No. 53, is well executed in crayon. Mr J. K. Vaile sends No 55, a crayon picture of " Melrose Abbey," seen as Scott says it should be seen —by moonlight ; also Nos 112 and 114, two penoil sketches. These are well worth inspec tion. Mr G. Sfcurtevant shows two elaborate studies in crayons,, and a crayon drawing of " Cattle." These are well toned down, and exhibit a facility of treatment indicative of artistic talent. " Barnaby Budge," by a novice, should encourage the sketcher to try again ; a remark which also applies to No 61, " The First Night in the Convent." Mr Whitmore's heads bear critical examina tions well. No 65, " St Mary's Church, Parnell." by A. Eiley, is a very striking likeness. Mrs Clarkson's "Profileof a Youth" is sketched with re markable freedom and boldness. Mr T. Warner's landscapes in Indian Ink and sepia are good, the perspective and foreshortening being beautifully calculated. No. 72. " Cruising Among the Water Lilies," a pencil sketch exhibited by Dr. Home, is good, but is not, we understand, the production of home talent. Miss Morris sends half a dozen highly meritorious sketches, of which No. 78, "The brig under full sail," is about the best. They all show talent. Mrs Elmes shows a capital Indian Ink sketch of a Flower Girl, and another of "Elaine." Both are indicative of skill of a rare order. Mr J. Waymouth sends two drawings, one a pencilled "Dog" by a foreign hand, and a spe cimen of naval architecture, deserving of praise. Mr Allen's sketch of Auckland har bour is very accurate, and makes a pretty picture. Miss Holder's " Waiting for the Shot," and "Looking for his Master," are very superior productions, and bespeak the talent of the young lady whose work they are. Miss A. Warner has executed a very nice sketch of Lake Thun in pencil. Mr J. Debney's "Mercury" and "Touch him if you dare" exhibit great promise. Miss Anstie's " Heads " are beautifully executed, and will be much admired. Mrs Clarkson ex hibits, No. 104, " A Rural Scene," and two heads in crayon. The artiste may be con gratulated upon her success in imparting a very life-like roundness to both her studies. Miss Home's " View at Wairarapa" Is a very pretty picture. 112 and 114 are marine drawings by Master Vaile, and show by their excellence that the young artist will develope useful talent. A "Landscape" in Indian ink, by Mr T. Warner, which is very | natural and free completes our notice. Th« Society should be much obliged to Mr A. Martin for his numerous contributions. It is sufficient to say they fully sustain that gentleman's great reputation as an artist.

We are struck with the fact that in thiß collection the productions of the ladies out do those of the gentlemen. It is difficult to ascribe this to any other reason than that the best artists of the sterner sex will not give their time to this lighter branch of their beautiful study.

CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.

The members of the Auckland Permanent Co-opera tive Building Society, held their fourth annual meet ing last evening in the Young Men's Christian Associ ation rooms. The president, Colonel Haultain, occo pied the chair, and having briefly introduced the business, called upon the secretary to read the report, which was of a very minute character, and showed a considerable Increase on the business of the preceding year. The report stated that after crediting; all in vestor'js shales with interest at the rate of 8 per cent

s'? "urn, and provjdint. for accrued interest on deposits, and all other liabilities, there remains £2075 11s 70 for appropriation. So losses being anticipated a bonus at the rate of S^dper cent p.r annum for tnel year is added to those shares entitled to participate. This absorbs £2057 5s led, am) leaves a small balance 1. ? l dit__° f profit and ins 3 aCccunt. ahe progress nua ■ by the society was very favourable, and farmed an interesting portion of the report. The section Borrowed shaies".wlll also give an idea of the position 01 the society: The cash value on 21st March of all the mortgages held by tho trustees was £50,491 2s 5.1, ™™. m follows ;-Advanced on freehold properties *„u,<__;u 18a 2d; leasehold properties, with brick or stone buildings erected thereon, and held on long ™*f • £15.780 5s lid ; leaseholds other than abo.e, ionno o n ' investors' shares assigned under rule 7., Aims 8s y<l; investors' shares assigned as collateral security with other property, £1,796 5.; total. £54.491 ?000 . repayments, secured as above, amount to 4. per weak. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Ashton, the report was adopted. After answering a number of questions from shareholders, the election of officers was p.oceeded with, with the following result: President, Colonel Baultnin, Vice- President, Mr T. fiJacffarlane, Treasurer, Mr G. W Owen, Auditors, Messrs Battleyand Carr, Committee, Messrs Thompson, Cherry, Garland, Potter, Watts, Buttle, Cochrane, Compton, and Coupland. Tho business then concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Promour own Correspondent.) This day. Accounts from the Aj_x are more encourag ing The amalgam is accumulating to the extent of an ounce of gold to the ton. The Manukau mine was sold by auction to day for £400. Mr J. E. Mac Donald was the purchaser.

Fences on the road through Rewai's hill are being removed to-day prepaiatory to cutting of the load.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Union Beach

The Union Beach— total amount of speci mens on hand to-day was 362 pounds. Gold is showing freely in the face of east and west intermediate levels The principle gold is being got from the cross reuf at top of rise of the 90 foot level.

The Green Harp reef in the ISO foot level promises well for a good return. The lona claim is attracting much atten tion. Work commenced on Monday.

The Palmers.on shaft is down 160 feet in good country.

The ftoyal Oak crushing will be finished on Saturday. The stuff is looking well on the plates.

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Cure at the Lakes. Another wonderful cure has been effected at the Lakes. A Mr Oldham, years suffer ing with rheumatic gout, went to Manupirua Springs, unable to move unassisted on crutches. After five weeks he has returned complebely cured. Steps have been taken to build a new launch for the Katikati trade by tho owners of the Rowena and Staffa, to draw 2 feet 0 inches loaded. Quick Secures the Overland Mail. A tender for the overland mail service to Napier was accepted for two years, the amount being £2000 per annum. The name is unknown, but supposed to be Mr Quick. No objections were offered at the Licensing Court.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) Thie day. Sailed'—lona for the North; Jessie for the Thames ; Fawn for Auckland. A concert will be held to-morrow evening at Russell, the proceeds to go towards buying a new harmonium for the Church here.

At the .Revising Court held to-day the claim of John More Tawhai, objecbed to by Mr Carleton, was struck out of the roll by the Revising Officer. The case will affect nearly all the native claims on the electoral roll.

HOKIANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Resident Magistrate's Court.

At the Resident Magistrate's (Jourt yes terday, the Mcßrin v. Witenburg case lasted an hour and a-halfj and was dismissed with costs. Licensing Court. At the Licensing Court, the following licenses were granted :—Bush license, Thos. Hudson ; publicans' license, John Bryers, Charles Bryers, Kereania Tawehe, and Geo. Hardiman ; wholesale license, Andrews and Co., Cochrane, andYarboroughandCo.; new licenser, Thos. Kendall, and B. Howe.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

Scarlatina.

Three more cases of scarlatina are reported by doctors —another in the same family as before, and two in a different street at the same end of the town, supposed to have been caught at school from children lately arrived from Dunedin or Auckland.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Taupo

The Taupo sailed North at noon. Passen ger for Auckland—Mr Barry Cleveland. The Southern Cross.

The Southern Cross, after coming off the patent slip, left for Napier and Auckland yesterday evening.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Friendly Societies Bill.

A meeting of the Friendly Societies will be held here next week to discuss the pro posed new Friendly Societies Bill. Mr Bowen's disavowals of there being an Industrial Branch connected with the Government Insurance, has caused much astonishment, seeing that there are agents in Wellington, Auckland, and other parts of tho colony.

Mr Sealey. A fierce paper war is raging between Mr Sealey, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and the Daily Telegraph, re the recent Timaru land scandal. Mr Sealey in the .Herald yesterday morning, wiites that his name acts on the Telegraph as a red flag to a bull. The Telegraph last night gives a short but very caustio reply. It quotes the decision of the select committee of the House of Representatives as to Russell's case, and says that it was through Mr Sealey's libel action that the land laws were altered for public benefit. It is generally considered that Mr Sealey was foolish in opening up a subject in which he shews to so small an advantage.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Grreymoutk Goal Company. OAt a meeting of Jshareholders in the Grey mouth Coal Company, the committee report suggested that one of their number should go to Greymouth to inspect the mine and investigate affairs. It appears that if the coal could be sold at Dunedin for forty shillings there would be a large sale. The report did not approve of purchasing colliers. It expressed the opinion gthat the outlay in opening the mine was greater than necessary, and that scarcely a single promise made by the directors had been fulfilled. AJpropoaal that Dr Morin should act for the Punedin shareholders was made but the

meeting separated without adopting any resolution.

CABLEGRAMS.

Ths Stevensons dm

Heavy Insurance.

MELBOURNE.-THIS DAY. The Government has declined to interfere in Stevensons' case, casting the responsibility of the action on the Crown Law Officer and Customs Department, Another prosecution will not be proceeded with. From private advice 3 Lillywhite's Cricket Team will be here before Christmas. An open verdict was returned at the en quiries into the recent fires. It has trans pired that Harpers were insured for £13,000.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of N.Z.—£l7 17s 6d; buyers, £17 15s National Bank- Sellers, 765. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 32s . sellers, 335. New Zealand Shipping Co. Buyers, 765. South Brisish Insurance—Buyers, 53s Gd. Standard Insurance—Buyer?, llsGd. Auckland Gas —Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile (new) —Buyers, 325.6 d. Waitekauri—Sellers, 5s 9d. Caledonian (dole.)— buyers, 225. City of London — Hellers, 20s. Karangahake— Sellers, 4i. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 4s 3d ; sellers, 5s Cure—Buyers, 6s. Queen of May Buyers, 6s 6d. igUnion Beach, 70s, 72s 6d, 745. Tokatea— Sellers, 9s 6'd. Royal Oak - Sellers, 6s. Bismarck - Sellers, 63. Tairua—Buyers, lis 63. Ajax—Buyers, sa ; sellers, 5s 9d. Welcome—Sellers, 2s 4d. Joseph Newman.

AyouDg American lady writes that she has enjoyed tho privilege of taking a stroll with the poet Tennyson, and incidentally mentions that 'it seriously affected the romance of the situation when he paused during the walk to scratch his back against a gate post.' It grieves us to have to add our conviction that tho young American lady lied.

The members of the Hope of Parnell Templar Lodge will hold an open meeting in the Wesleyan chapel, to-night. We call special attention to Mrs Mitchell's annual concert which will take place to morrow evening in the Choral Hall. The programme appears in this evening' 3 issuo, and possesses attractions of a high order. We trust Mrs Mitchell, our eminenc vocalist who is ever ready to aid with her talents every good cause, will be recognised by a full audience. TVe notico that Miss Edger, Mr Skinner, the band of the Choral Society, and the leading members thereof will assist in making this concert a splendid success. The first part will consist of select passages from the " Creation," and the second part will embrace a very chcioe selection from English ballad minstrelsy.

' Messrs E. and H. Isaacs sale of ship chandlery at Williams and Co.'s store was continued out to-day and will go on to morrow. The bidding is very good.



WANTED, a good Timber Stacker —J. Howard, Onohunga. T&JANTED, a good General Servant " V for a small family.—Miss Manning, near Mason's Nursery, Parnell. YK7ANTED, a Bookkeeper.—Apply * v to Upton and Co. ANTED, a Ropemaker for Wan g*nui —Apply to L. D. Nathan and Co., Shortland-.treot. W^ ANTED to Sell, a Wheeler and Wilson's Treadle Sewing Machine, warranted. Price, £5 10s; cost £13 —Pnlleng's Hotel, Durham street WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant.—For address apply to Gibbons Bros, Grocers, Wellr-sloy-street. l^jJA NTED, for an office, a Boy or ' V Youth who can write a good hand.—Apply by letter, stating remuneration required, "Z," at this offloe. WANTED, a strong active Tad to drive a Baker's Cart: Also, a Mutßn and ■ Crumpet Baker.—Apply C. Burton, Parnell Bakery ; I or Queen-street. WANTED, a Nursery Governess, — , Mrs Ward. Nolson stroet north. ANTED to Rent, a Cottage about 3 or 4 rooms, not more than 8s por week.— Aprily to Cottage, this office. W "ANTED, a Boy from 12 to 15 years of sge, at the Junction Hotel.—Apply at the Occidental Hotel. One with a slight knowledge of the business preferred. T^rANTE-D, by a good tenant for two v v : or three years, a four or five-roomed Detached Cottage, with garden; rent moderate.— Apply "S,:' at this office. ANTED, a General Servant j one who can cook; reference required.—Apply at this office. . 117 A NTED to Rent, a three-roomed » v Cottage, within an easy distance from town. —Apply stating terms, to Y2. this office. W rANTED Apprentices ; also, Im provers—Mrs Eargie, Dress and Mantle Maker, 98, Hobson-street, ANTED Tenders for Shingling a House, labour only; about 10 sr_uare3.— Apply Junction Ho'el. near Newmark.t. WANTED, a good Female General Servant-Apply to Mrs Francis, at Mr Cozens, Parnell. WANTED, a Navigator as Com panion. And to a person free of incum brance and used to seamtuship, a fair chance offers- Apply by letter only, stating terms to W 21, office of this paper. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot Is now 208, Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, Shera's new War _ouso. UT ANTED, a Mill Manager wbo V.V a thorough knowledge of Bush work— Combes andlDaldy. ■ TO rANTED, for New Plymouth, a Journeyman Shoemaker; a good all round hand essential.—Bobert Hughes. • WANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Masefiold's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from la 6d. A fow First-class Look-Stitch Sewing Maohines for saie^ • ■ WANTED, by a Certificated Book keeper, a Situation in an Office or Store.— Addreaa 'M N. ST-Ht office. ■ WANTED Known, that Gr. Hold ship and Co. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced prices, being forced to dear out present large stocks. ANTED KNOWN.— To the Public of Auokland.—Best Cigars at Allen's. Call and try his Cavendish and other brands of American Tobaccos. No inferior brands, depend . upon that. Cut Tobacco sold in any quantity. Good Pipes in clay and wood. Real Meerschaum, different patterns. India-rubber Pouches, various sizes, and all prices. Note the address:—Opposite Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Venus, Golden t eaf, and Bar rett's Twist cut on the Premises. Virginia, id. per plug, 38 9d per lb. Meersohaum Pipes mounted in Gold or Silver. WANTED, a Wet Nurse to take charge of a child for a year or eighteen months; none but respectable persons need apply,— Bgfer to WH, Poßt-offlce, Wellington. WANTED KNOWN, L. fl. Geeen is prepared to Supply all kinds of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias. Eoses, 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 Jthe Market Inspector will promptly attended to. I



"' ' " ■ T ■■"' -^Ila .nin_^r-r--w-^ T»w£irriiT-___i____ ' W A NT 1 D T V ; Intending Purchases of Ridincr Saddles and Bridles,-&c, to'knowthat the und^rMgDPd Tnna jns< rrceivpd a very superior lot of Saddles, which ho is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, 6s. cc. each; by far the b»st value in Auckland. AP Other iJOOdS proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying- direct from W. S. JOVES Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu acturer, Queen-street. ' "WANTED KNOWN, that John 7 v 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 ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road, A JN T E D Known, that the Fitting- Shoo. Scwiti-f Machine and HoweV- Apwcv, ig RFMOVFT) to Vulcan Lane, corner of Pinh-strcfit. Only the highest class machines kppt in stnclr. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gunges repaired, tested, and adjusted. "^ANTED~¥NOWN, that Henry * * Prnbert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora Bouse Furnisher, etc, hss just received a lart»e and well-sfsorted stock of Enclish and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to givo satisfaction or the money returned. B5?~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattre.sos. and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-strePt. WANTED KNOWN, that D. V t GOLDIB isprfrpared to supply all kinds of Timber snd other Building Materislß. including P»shes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Post*, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Tard.," Custom-house trep+. TTTTANTED, Subscribers to Magazines v v to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding dona in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evenikk Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED KNOWN H that J.MORRTSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.-- , Addvcss Newton Road, ' IB) OR SALE, a good set of Harness, *- belonging to a Spring' Cart—Apply for R'Wross to Mr Joseph Warren, Karangahapo Road. npO SELL or LET, a seven-roomed ■&■ House, on Alten Road, with register gratis and oven in kitchen,—Apply to Messrs Mowbray, 42, Queen-street, TO LET, a House and Shop in the -S centre of Newmarket. Eent very low—Apply to Wm. Hogg, Grocer, Nowmarkot. TO LET, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, -with bathroom and laundry, gas and water laid rm, and a good well on the premises.—O. AKxand .r, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, that commodious Shop lately occupied by Cook end Clayton.—Apply to Jaa. Cook, on tho promises. njnO LET, a House in Alten "Road, J containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mr Coleman at J. C'ORgra/vo and Co.'s. nn(yiyET.§ a House on the Grafton .a. Road, near Choral Hall, containing 7 rooms.— Albert Eaton, No. 10, Quean-street; or, H. ABhton and Son, lusurance Buildings. &Te'ci al notice. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Walkato can rely upon thorn being forwarded with dispatch by Karly Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the offlco of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. E, Carter. mONIC SOL-PA CHORAL UNION. The Annual Sooial Meetiosr Is unavoidably Post poned. A full attendance of Mcmhers is requested for a svecial prsctico on Thursday, Bth insfc, at the usual time and place. AMERICAN RUBBER STAMP _C-L COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The abo.e Company having erected new and im proved Machinery since tho lato fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rateß. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices, &c, to be obtained Jon application to tho Pabllshur, Stae Office. HENEY BEETT, Agent for A.E.S. Co. A UCKLAND PUBLIC CEMETERY. Tne Trustees will be glad to receive contributions of Trees and Shrubs suitable for Ornamental Planting of the Cernctry. Pcwons disposed to aid the improve ment of the ground in this direction will oblige by kindly intiiwating their wish. GEO. W. JONES, Hon. Sec. Offico: Hobson's Buildings. ahcrtland-street, June 7. 187 C. JO aiU DMrNING COMPANY X (LIMITED). Notice to hereby given that a Call (the first) of Ono Shilling per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable io the Secretary at tho Office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or bof ore the 23rd day of Jane, 187 G. J. H. HARRISON, Seoretary. Coromandol, June 3, 1876, 1" OST, a Spade G-uinea.—-The finder jLA will bo rewarded on leaving it at this office. OST; between the Wharf and Victoria-strret, on Monday last, a Lady's Bag, containing Locket and Purse.—The finder will be handsomely rewarded on returning same to the Empire Hotel, Victoria-street. LOST, on Sunday evening, in Grey street, a. Shingling Hammer. —The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office. KSKRjj L ° s T> On MONDAY AFTERNOON, either In the half-past four o'clock Train from Onehunga, or between the Railway Station and the Parnell Omnibus, a BED PUESE. with broken clasp, containing newly £5 or _£6. Whoever will relurn the same to the Star office will receive £1 Eeward. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Exhibition of Industrial, Artistic, and Scientific Objects will be continued on every Afternoon and Evening, until WEDNESDAY, June 14. The doors will be open from 3 pm. to 5,30 p.m., and from 7.30 p.m. until 10 p m. Interesting and well-illustrated Lectures on Science will be given every evening. THIS EVENING, at 8 p.m., Mr. SEVER!? will deliver an Experimental Lecturo on "The Rotation of the Earth Rendered Visible," and conclude by the Exhibition, by means of the Oxy-dydrogen Micros cope, of the Growth of the Lead Tree on the ScreeD. ■'■'•■ ': -.-.-'. Should the Evening prove favourable, several Telescopes will be brought to baar upon the Stars, and Mloroscopes on suitable objects. Admission at the Doors, Is. Tioketa for the Course, sa. T. F. CHEESBMAN, Secretary. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TOESDAY, the 20th day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm l-{* certain resolutions passed at an extraoidinary b u~era.. meeting of the Company, held at the said regifit.r-.-. office on the 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " That the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-np voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator.' WARWICK WESTON, •...•;, Secretary.; Auckland, May_lß.:!B76"



P OB1 AUCKLAND* THAMES, AND COROMANDEL STEAM PACKET COMPANY (Limited). [To be fobmkd Under "The Joint Stock Com i'a_sibs Act, I860."] CAPITAL ... ... £12,500 IM 2,500 Si-ABKS. OP £5 3.ACH, To be cal'ed up as follows :—Five SZiillinga per Share on application ; Fifteen Shillings on Allotment, Future Calls not. to exceed One Pound per Share ; to be made (if required) at Intervals of not less than One Month Thames Provisional Diiiectors : J, E. Macdonald, Esq, Mayor, Thames. W. Bowe, Esq, MHK John Brown, Ksq. MPC L. Ehrcnfried, Esq Wra Davii-s. Esq, MPO James Marehiill. Pscj Ponald McDonald, Esq ■Robert Bleazard. Esq John Gibbons. Esq W. Souter, Esq .Times Stewart, Esq J. E. Perry, Eiq K. Kennan, Esq E. Hudson, Esq With power to add to their number. BIPKER.B: Bank of New Zealand. gor.i<.iTOitH: Messrs WMtaker and Russell, Auckland, Acting Skciiktakies : E. McDonald Scott and D. E. Gellion. PROSPECTUS. The want of proper Steamer Accomodation between Auckland, Thames, and Coromandol has been severe ly felt for so considerable a time that the Projectors .of this Comniny now p.orone to form a Joint Stock company (Limited), for the purpose of having a Boat built expressly for passenger and fr.rgo traffic, not , only to meet the pressing demand) of trade, but with snob iricrea.od spend as to limit the passage to and from Auckland to four hour.. A contract at once to bo entered into with Messrs Eraser & Tinne. Auck land, for a First-class Iron Hoat, repute with every m odern improvement and accomodation, to bo read? by December next, and estimated to tost £11.000. The nominal capital of the Company is estimated at £12,600, £1,500 being-allowed to meet contingencies. The guarantee, as regard, the new Boat, to be as follows :—i-.peod to be 12 knots per hour; and far evary knot le« than 12 knots per hour, her builders lo forfeit at the rate of £1,000 per knot Should the speed of the Boat xceod 12 knots, tho build, rs to receive a bonus of £1,000 for every knot over 12 knots par hour : such bonus to be taken up in shares in tho new Company. It will thns be observed that the Projectors mean to provide tho accommodation required so much by the public, at tho same time to have a Company which will ijiva to Shareholders a handsome return for tho capital invested- Tho number of European inhabitants in the Hauraki district bctug ovor 15,000, with the large settled populations at Coromandol and Thames, and tho growing districts of Tairua, Ohinomuri and Piako, and the immediate pro.poet of a large addition, through tho dovelop-m.rtt or gold mining and agricul tural intor-S.s fas well as the large native population, who form r. con-iderable ilem'm passenger triffic), provide ft field for the enterprise of the projected Sxoam Company second to none in New ...aland. pREY RIVER COAL. Now due in tho Manukan. a small cargo of the nbovo Coal. Will be told from tho vessel's Bide, or delivered, in lols to suit purchasers. Apply at once to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. m TVT o ■ T I C E. Tenders will be received at this Office iiuMl Neon of W e dne_di_y, the 21st Inst, for Supply of Eations for Immigrants. Forms of Tender and all necessary information can bo obtained at this office, H. ELLIS, Immigration Office. Auckland, 6th Juns, 1870. npO CABINETMAKERS AND CAR- X PENTERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on Saturday, the 10th instant, for Seating of D ess Circle, Stalls, &c. of New Theatre. Plans, &c. at my office, Queen-street. EDWAED MAHONEY, Architect. rp O; CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be r.ceived nntll noon of tho 15th test, for Additions to a Warehouse in High-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. npO Carpenters and Joiners. —Tenders 1 aro required for the Erection of a Building at Taur.tnija Plans and'specifications maybe seen at my office until Friday, the Oth instant, where the tenders are to bo delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMJiS WRIGLEY. Architoot. , " v&d_4:&^%fel HpENDERS FOR WESTERN SPRINGS JL ESTATE. Town Clerk's Office, '• Auckland, June 1,1876. The City Council wlli receive Written Tenders until noon of the 14th instant, for the Renting of the whole or portions of the Wesiern Springs Estate not re quired for the purposes of ttie Water Supply, as delineated on plan on view at this office. Lots 1 to 7 comprise fine arable and pasture lands, varying from 12 to 18 acres. Lot 8 (area about 28 acres), togother with the well built Mill, Water-wheel, Steam Engine, and Fittings complete (as per list), Water Eights, &o.; also, hand some Brick Dwelling-house, in first-class condition; Cottages, Garden, Offices, Out-houses, etc., etc. The whole may be viewed, Plans inspected, and all further particulars obtained on application at this office. Tenders to state Rent offered, payable half-yearly in advance (one half-year's rent in cash to accompany the Tender). The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender to Eent Western Springs Estate." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. i ; Public Work. Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 26,1876. HpFNDERS are invited for the Erec- JL tion of a Central Prison, at New Plymouth, in the Province of Taranaki. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may ba seen at tho offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the District Engineer's offices, Auckland Tenders addressod to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tendersfor Central Prison," will bo received at tho office of the undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, tho 12th day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Eng'neer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender nor nec.ssarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. TUTAESSALL & CO-UPLAND'S CELEBRATED Dunedin _X_X_X__X_ J: ale Ale, Is Bot bs, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE J. C. MOKEIN & CO., GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN - STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. Bf.B.—All orders carefully Packed and Delivered to any pait of the Town or Bnbnrbs.



MRS MITCHELL'S ANNUAL CONCERT, THURSDAY, JUKE 8, 1576. Mm MircHiiL will bs Assistbd by MIjS i.T»GE*. of the 'Royal Academy of Music j_K SKIiVf._SB, of the Goddard and Christian Concerts The BAND of the Choral Society, and Principal Amateurs. Accompanies* .. ~ •• J- * • Rl0B» ?•* Conductor .7 .. .. •• J- Bbowkjb. ISO. PROGRAMME.- Part I. Selections from " The Creation." Eecitative, "In the Beginning"—Mr G. Harker Chorus, " And tho Soirit of God" Eecitative arid air, " And God Saw the Light" 7 —Mr E. Harker Chorus, "Despairing." Recitative, " And God Made tho Firmament"—Mr G. Harker Air and Chorus, " Tho Marvellous Work" Air, "With V.rduro Clad"—Mrs Mitchell Chorus, '' Awake the Harp" "In Splendour Bright"—Mr E. Harker Chorus, " The Heavens are Telling." Part 11. Overture, "Zanetta" Song, Miss Edger—" O, Bid your Faithfnl Ariel Fly" (Ludley) Duet, Mrs Mitchell and Miss Maunsell—" T' Bam menti" Song, Mr Tole __, ~ ._ Pianoforte Solo, Mrs Woolley, "Golden Bells (S. Smyth) Song, M Skinner—"Death of Nolson" (Braham) Trio, Mrs Mitchell, Mr Tolc, and Mr G. Harker— " Tho Magic-wove Scarf " Sonar, Mies Vauglian—" Out of the Depths" Song, Mr Brett -" Nil Desperandum" (Blockly) Song, Mrs Mitchell—" Nightingale's Trill" (Gautza) War March from " Athalie"—Band. Tickets, 2s Od. Doors open at 7.30; Concert at Bp. in, PITT-STREET WESLEYAN MUTUAL .__ IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. EIGHTH MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. To be held on FRIDAY NEXT, 9th JUNE, IN TUB PITT-STKEET SCHOOL EOOM, AT 7.30 O'CLOCK. P B O G EA M M E .— Pact I. Chairman's Speech—Eev Wm Kirk Choit—' O I! ail us ye Free' Reading—' Political Economy'—Mr Jessop Reading—' Sam Klick A gain '—Mr Sinnett Choir—'The Rw.iny Day' Reading—' Marriage in a Balloon'—Mr Mitchell Reading ' Kipil's Palace'—Mr Theo Cooper, jun. Ch-ir—Solo Roaaing—' Presidential Address' (original Eoading) —Mr Beaumont Choir liecitation—' Tho Eve of Waterloo '—Mr Chas Buddie Choir—' Joy to the Victors' Refreshments ! Pact 11. Choir—' Up Quit thy Bower' Reading—'Barney Geoghegan (tho Irish Member)— i_ir McMastor Reading—' Our First Cigar'—Mr Martin Choir—' T_>e Forest Flower ' Beading—' The Origin of the English Nation'—Mr Spicer Recitation—' Tho Jackdaw of Ehiems'— Mr Eastwood Choir—'Lake and Waterfall' To commence at half-pa«t 7 o'clock. Tickets: ONK SHILLING each, to be obtained from Messrs McMaßier, Edson, and Welsman, or any of the members. MEVMARiET HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE a THORNTON'S BIJOU THEATRE, Under the Distinguished Patronage of the President (Sir George Grey, X.C.8.), and the Committee and Members of Newmarket Literary Institute. Front Seats, 2s 6d, p I T V HAL L. SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 10. ggr GRAND GIFT ENTERPRIZE !!! 25 PEIZES, VALUE £20, Will be Distributed amongst the Audience, Giiand Gift Ekterpbize.—Prizes on view at Mr. Shortt's, Queen-street. DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Prices of Admission:—Front Scats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s; Back Scats, One Shilling. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. June 9.—-' Nature's Chemistry, with Illustrations"— Josiah Martin, Esq. June 30.—"British Colonization."—Eev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Eev. Dr. Walliß. July 28.—" Our Century."—H. Worthington, Esq, August 4.—" Socrates: his anticipations of Chris tianity."—Eev. S. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— ! Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—" Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinaley. September 22 —To be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October C—" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October.2o.—To be announced.—Eev. D. Bruce. Tickets for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; Single Lecture, Is Commence at 7.30. Seats reser ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Tickets to be had of all tho Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Booms. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence for Two or Three Single Gentlemen; terms Moderate.—Mrs Borthwick, Flagstaff Cottage, Grey-street, opposite Teasdale, baker. B~ ROADWOOD PIANO, walnut case. For Sale; first-cUss instrument; entirely new; can be had for cost price.—Apply to E. Porter and Co, Queen street. piDAE! CEDAR! Cedar Losrs For S?^. at Sydney Prices, for a few days, previous to r_-i.hipping to another market— Apply to JOHN REID, Commerce-street. TO-MORROW. EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OP SHIP CHANDLERY. E. & F ISAACS HAVE been instructed to continue the Sale of Messrs Williams and Co.'s Stock, to-morrow (Thursday), at II a.m., consisting of— CANVAS, Oars, Eope, Mnntz Metal, Anpbors, Bar Iron, Brushware, Tarpaulins, Lamps, Tents, Marquees, Wire Eope, Copper and other Nails, Charts. Flags, Cork Fenders, Bunting, Steering Wheels, Oakum, Nautical Works, &o. Also, ; The Lease of the Cream Corner of Queen-Btreet, "j MONDAY, JUNE 12. VALUABLE PHOTOGRAPHIC LENSES AND CAMERAS, ROLLING PRESSES, CAMERA STANDS. In the Estate of R. H. Bartlbtt. THE subscribers have been instructed by the Trustee to sell at their rooms, Fort street, on Monday next, 12th instant, at 11 o'olock, The remainder of the Stock-in-Trade in the above Estate, comprising large and valuable Lenses by Callmeyer No. 2A and No. 213, Carte de Visite Lenses, Lens by Burns, large Mahogany . Camera by Dallmeyer, Screw Camera Stands, Printing Frames, Prepared Paper, Collodions, Box Water Colors, Large Glass Bath, Head ; Rests, 2 sets Rollers, Easels, Back Grounds, Glass Cases, Number of Cabinet and Carte de Visitcs, Photos of English, American, and ; Continental Celebrities, etc., etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



PRICE'S FIREPROOF SAFE. ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. (■ _______ LARGE OPEN BOAT. THE subscriber will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, June 9, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, Fhoproof Safe by Price. Also, at 3 o'clock, on the Wharf— That large and well-built Boat, lately used as the Police Boat. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, I Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JUNE 8. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS, BACON,'CHEESE, POTATOES, OATS, E'i-C. GEO. W. BINNE\ r WILL sell by public auction: at the Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp* 20 cases Prime Akaroa Cheese 3 cases Watt * Co.'s Hams and Bacon-. 3 packages Christchurch ditto 250 Sydney Hams 220 bags Christchurch Potatoes 180 bass Prime Feed Oats 80 bags Maizemeal, Pig's Feed. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 11 O'clock Sharp. APPLES, PEARS, JAMS, TART FRUITS. Ex Jane, @ Hobart Town-. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, the Bth inst, at 11 o'clock prompt, ex Jane, H. &T. Peak 25 cases lib Jams, in tins 20 „ 2)s.lb „ 20 „ „ In jars WH&Oo. 36 „ Assorted Jams in lib tins 14 „ Easpberry „ 50 ~ Tart Fruit H. & T. Poak 125 cases and 11 half-cases Green Fruit, consisting cf Golden Harveys. Eibstone, Newton, Golden, and htone Pippins, Frenoh Crabs, &c. C. & O. 101 casos French Crabs 19 „ Stone Pippins. ■ Tsa tSale. . : , : ; 1} THURSDAY, JUNE 8. BRICKS !!! BRICKS !!! R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell on Thursday, June 8, at 11 o'clock, In Crbwther's Yard, In Wellesley-street, 11,000 BEICKS (more or less). THURSDAY, NOON. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS. FRANKLYN ROAD AND COLLING WOOD STREET. . 2 ALLOTMENTS Nos. 12 and 23, Franblin Eoad. 8 Allotments, Nos. 62,53 and Si, Oollingwood-Street. These allotments are conveniently situated In a fast rising and healthy locality, commanding a good view, ; R. AR T H UR, 7 77 j Auctioneer. "THURSDAY, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. WELLESLEY - STREET— Shop and Premises now occupied by Mr Brlsden, ;M t Painter, &o, together with the unexpired portion of the Lease of the Allotment on which it is erected, keing part of /Ulotment 13, of Section 15, City of Auckland, 18 x 64 feeet. , R. A R T H U R, 7 .;• ;: Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JUNE 8. CI TV MA R'T. '":7 .-&^-«iA_ii FLOUR BAGS, 50's & 100's. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, 7: -7 13 bales Groys and Hessian Flour Bags, 50's and 100's. Also, 10 cases Australian Wine • , , 9 cases Champagne No. 2, ill cwt. assorted Paints ; Window Glass Sash Lines, etc, etc, ~:.-.■ Sale. URSDAY, JUNE 8. CITY MART. BUILDINGS. ALBERT BARRACKS, '-,]■' FOR REMOVAL. BY ORDER OF THE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from 7 the Improvement Commissioners to BeU by auction, at their mart. 123. Queen-Btreet, on Thursday next, June 8, at. 121" 'ocb, . ■•- Two Wooden Buila s in the Albert Barracks to be removed by v purchaser. . Terms—Cash. __^ , B. TONES.] [E. C. OAEE TO-MORROW. CODNTER AND PLATFORM SCALES, j SPADES, SEWING MACHINES. j B. TONKS & CO. HAVE, been instructed -o sell on Thursday, June 8, at 11 o'clock, . ■■'■'" ' Counter, Weighing Machine, 7, 14, 281b, tin ; oblong, and round scoop 12 Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, hand and treadle . 12 dozen Bright Spad'S 6 Platform Scales, 4, 5, 7cwt.; i.i ■ B. TONES.] E. C. CAER, : MONDAY, JUNE 12. EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, PONSONBY. lT B. TONKS~"aND CO. HAVE been instructe.l by the Hon. Mrs Pery, to sell on Monday, June 12, at 12 :' W o'clock, .« Comfortable Family HOUSE, containing,eight..... good rooms, all lined, papered, and well •> finished throughout; water laid on to kitchen; conservatory and verandah;' situate in Lin i coin street, on allotment 60 __ 1.00. WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1876. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT THE undersigned have been instruc ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fet sale by puulic auction, at their Mar*, Queen-sreet, at noon, on the above date, The Lease for a term of 21 years, of the Hospital Endowment, Lot 14A_of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland, containing 4a lr Op, situated on .■;■■ the road between the Harp of Erin Hotel, .'-.' and the Eoyal Oak Hotel, Conditions at the Mart. " B. TONKS & CO. ■•' ■■ " ■'■' ■!'"-'■■ ■'-.■ .';■'.. If.; •" •■*'.