H,e foreground. ITiVs Lizzie Morpan & the portrait S CWwHs. displayed ttwe hit* qv al-fipations whic* ueenfi*rt v vi™irSf for ,1]" 8! > » respectable rosi iSon in t*e Hiestr'rol world, Mr Pparle played Sir iriijf.v Merton w'ih yipo'- jr aD( i j m l pn ,prjt. It wsfl p ße pf those rh»rac^ rp which retra fitted to Mr g et rlf's happy rtyip of octlnp. Mrs Fear'e also w.is rP Tppp snrcep?fu' a , Mrs jTetswell. Mr Inelis acquit (efl ji'rflS' If wp',l as Mr A Eytpn. The eveninpr plowed w if]iflie "LaiifhirfrHTPna." This everine will be rr( inced ' ( jie " Corsican Brotherp," a romantic drams j n Uirep »rtp This is one of the rnoft rp.msrkahlP flam's of fbo ace. »nd entirely distinctive in its features The ''Corficw Tirothers" had a long run in r.nndon some fourtfen years ago. This drama ti»t henn thoupht by s«-me persons to favor a belief 5d irWerp. spintnalism, bb there is a secret sympxthy of fonl CiMnstirg1 the brothers whorevcr they may be. If f/ie brother is sbrl thonph a thousand miles dis tCiit the other e-tpprienres s'mlnr sensations, anri 'j»e feels a prprentimerit of pomethinp that is certain to cemfpon the fthev. anri theso mysterious feßlinps arcomn^ry the brothers tbouph life. We sho«lr1 reefmmerfl some, of thn snirihialipfic cirrloa, with Ilieir happy niefliiims, olso the Pitt-street debates. tr< ?pe the "Corsican TSrothpra" before they proceed further in their m'sty srecnl-tions. P.OYAL M^ARTONTfTTFS This eicellent, and diversified onteTtainment was favored largely last evenine hy a discriminating aud jercp., which frequently testified expressive approval of the scenes in connection with apparently living actors, as they passed in melodiou° succession. The represenrntlves of the Chiisty Minstrels appeared in full costume, and the'r snrp-s, mimicry, and wonder fu' antics won trereral approbation. The conundrums

rf Bones and Mr Johnson were hlgVy relished, and

fr«pr»nt w)lh crifrinal wit. The scenery is of Hip most, clinrmirip description and equal in nfisnt.y. if not 'n prntinrti*!), to that which the late Charles Kea* provided for the mirnose of illustrating the " Mid summer Fight's Brenm " artrt other of Shakespeare. wore In-aginative mmp.iips. The pongs of the Christy's B re of a purely hurooimum arid sentimental character, which eive offence to Done. The recond nartnf Ihis nntq'de and weli-manaped theatre of amurement, xbnnnds in wit »ncl fun, of the rfcip't kind, and elicit* roars Of Inuehter while " Littls Bed 'Ridintr Hood " brings recoll°ctions of years of happiness nnd simple childhood. The pantomimic p'.ctures and c^aracterx introduced are in exact hwro'toiy with such pantominesns have of lat" years bee'i familiar to frequenters of Dmry Lane at Christtr.il'! time. The sausage shop the streets, the bull, pnlicamzn X., a^dthe lodging honse matron exhibit a condition of things, and a succession of daily events which pertain to life in a preat city. But of all the scer.es the most porgpous and really beautiful is tho transformation scene. wh?oh must be pronounced a triumph of pennis This afternoon's mitinee was well attended and the scenes were thoroughly enjoyed by the vonneaters, arid will supply them with pleasant memories " all the yoar ron"d." Messrs Me T>onori2h and Farrwhaw will re open thelrMarrlnnette TJiSfltre this evening at. the hour of eight o'clock. CITY AMD EVGINTCEU BA.ND CONCEPT. On Monday evening next, the City and Engineer land concert win bo hold in tho Choral Hall, in aid of its funds. The concert will be of a miscella neous and choice character, for which an excellent programme hus been carefully prepared. We notice that «ome of our local talent will be brought into requisition on the oci-.asion, which will result in a vocal and instrument*! success. The concert will be under distinguished patronsp*. such as that of His "Worshio the Mayor, the members of the City Council, Major Gordon, and the officers of the volunteer companies of thn city. At the close of the concert, a select quadrille party will be formed for the henefit of thosi who love to puss a merry hour on the "light fantastic toe." We trust the weather will be propitious, and that the Engineer and City Band, under Mr Impey, will receive that amonnt of patronage which its combined merits so eminently deserve. For particulars of the prn (rrflmme, we refer our readers to this evening's Issne of tho Ptak. MRS WILT3HTUE TO-NIGHT. The great walking match between Mrs Wiltshire and Mr J Mahon for £20 a side will take place this evening in tho Lome-street Hall. This novel and Interesting contest will be commenced at eight o'clock precisely, and as it is quite a new event in sporting circles, the attraction will be ail the greater and tho spectators all the more numerons. Mrs Wiltshire, i s a lady whose pedestrian feats have caused much ■astonishment, and it is confidently expected that this evening's performance will add another to her ever groon stock of labels.

TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day Arrivals : Emu and Clematis from Auck land. Sailed : Fawn, Elsinore, Golden Isle, and Maud for Auckland.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Mining Fews,

A sample of nice specimens in quartz was brought down by the manager of the Ajax, and is on view at the Company's office. It is the first real sample of quartz gold speci mens ever obtained from Tairua. The Old Whau tribute has 4ozs. 15dwta. Messenger's tribute has Gpzs. 16dwts. The Unemployed have 18dwts. 12grs. Golden Track—ll dwts 12 grs. North British—4 ozs 17 dwts. Tinkers Gnlly—l oz 13 dwts.

Kuranui Hill tribute—77 ozs 10 dwts.

The Advertiser thinks the Mayor of Auck land could not be serious when he paoposed to limit passenger traffic.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Earthquake Shock. A severe shock of earthquake, lasting several seconds, was felt this morning at two o'clock. The weather is like Summer.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Registration.—-Fire Brigade. UlHundreds of people have been disfranchised for this year by the careless manner in which the Road Board officials have made uo their lists under the Act 1875. In several districts the lists have been thrown out altogether as informal.

The City Council are about to erect a large buildiDg for the Fire Brigade with accommodation for unmarried members of the Brigade to live on the premises, in order to facilitate 'getting the engines out during fires. The foundation stone is to be laid by torchlight on the evening of the Queen's Birthday.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

The following tenders have been received for the Public Works for the Kawakaw coal railway : — Accepted — William Foughey, Grabamsto-wn, £5909. Declined — Alex. Smith, £5894; Sutherland, £5990; D. Walloon, £6984.

NAPIER.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day,

An attempt made by a local journal to get up a petition to reduce the price of gas has ended in complete failure. The petition to thedirectors on the subject only obtained 20 small consumers' names out of nearly 200. The majority of the consumers state it is only fair to give the company twelve months' trial.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Friday,

Attempt to Murder. Fortunatus Locchie, recently discharged from the Lunatic Asylum, attempted to cut his wife'a throat at Caversham, but was pre vented. They were living afc the immigra tion barracka, Locchi was arrested with great difficulty by three constables, he being armed with, a large knife, with which he at tempted to stab his captors. At the laat sittings of the Supreme Court, he was ad mitted to bail on a charge of rape, aad it is believed the accusation affected his mind. He has been taken to the asylum again.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agenoy.) Friday.

Escape of a Prisoner.

A prisoner named Symonds, under a ten yea's' sentence, escaped this morning from the hard labour gang employed at Battery Point, Port Harbour works. He has not yet been recaptured. The police are after him.

Mr Mynotfc of the Market has some splen did Taranakl butter, recently arrived. He sells,at a small profit and turns his cash qufokly;

MR. VAILE'S ENGINE.- PUBLIC TRIAL THIS DAY.

At noon, to-day, about one hundred gentle men, including the Mayor and Councillors, Chairman of the Harbour Board, the meraberß of that body, and representatives of DearJv al] the nrincipal firms in the city, as sembled in Messrs Masefield's work-shoo, in^ Alberr-strpet to stress a public trial of Mr Bnlißrfc Vaile's patent rotary onawe. The engine is fixed in position close to the ordinary G-horne power vertical engine nspd by the firm for drawing their machinery and the proximity afforded a capital opportu nity for comparing the two. Tt is not neces sary to go into these differences in detail, for *hey have been so often referred to that they _ rnußt be pretty well known by this time. However to summarise them in a few words. We may add that Mr Vaile's engine has neither of the rods nor the crank of the ordinary engine, but when viewed from the outside presents the appearance of a cylindrical metal box, wilh clamped wheels op either side fitting closely to the main por tion. The advantages claimed by Mr Vaile for his engine are that he can develop the the some power, with l-20th the weight and l-20fch the space required for the common engine ; that he does away with the injury done by vibration, and with a given quantity of coal can develop double the power hitherto attainable. Two experi ments were made — one with 151bs steam, and another with SOlbs. At the latter pressure, 300 revolutions were obtained, and the whole of the working gear of the shop was set in motion with, the utmost ease. Unfortunately a gland gave ■way in the course of this experiment, and the treat had to be discontinued, but not until the company had expressed their admiration at tho working of the novel machine. The acoident was in no way attributable to any defect of principle, but merely to the fact, that fbe engine had not bepn suffieientlv tested for expansion of metal. The trial was made a Jitttle prematurely nt the earnest request of Mr Vnile's friends, but a further trial in a few weeks timp, when the engiue is in good working order, will bo more satis factory. Peveral practical men to-day ex pressed their opinion that Mr Vaile was on the right track, in fact in view of success, if he had not actually attained it.

■f HI WimNG STAB, SATUBD^ MAY 13 S ISfiT



QUNDAY EVENING LECTURES. ' The first of a Rpr.fes of Lectures on "The Women of the Bible," by the Rev WarlowDavrs, M.A., will bo given on Sunday Evening ne*t, May 14, at the Congregational Church. Bcresford-street. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chap~eT, ■8- Erhvnnleß-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, T. Booth; Evening, fit C.30, Rev W. Harris Sub ject: " The Throe Divine Sisters." PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel' Sheridan-street,—lVTorninp-, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris ; .Evening, at half-pnat C. T IT. Smith. pHRISTiAN~"MEETING-HOTJSE. V_/ Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching. G.3op.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, 7.30 p.m. Subject to-morrow—" The Head of the Church " TVfWTON HALL.—Subject for to i morrow evening—"Our Plea." Come one, come all. No collections. npiHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine J_ Service at the usual hours on Sunday — Subjects-Morninp: "Mooop, the Man of God,'the Servant of the Lord." Evening: "Christ's favourite nnd met frequent Raving." pITT-STREET WISLETTn •t CTTROH.—Sunday Services.-May 14 — The Rev T. Bndd'fi will preach in the morning, at 11, and theTJevW. Kirk in the evening at 0.30. TTNSECTARIXNn&day Serves, V-' Lorne-strpot Hall, conducted by Samuel Mfrnr. B. A.. May 14. — Morning: "Christian Pa,*r!otJpm." Kvonincr: "The States of the Dead, and the Unknown World." FNITED Methodist Free Church, junetien of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, May 14. — Rev. Thomas Hodarson will preach to morrow morning at 11; Evening at G. 30. CENTRAL FIRE Fowfing-Piece.— Wanted to buy second-hand,—Address, Nemo, SrAK Office. WANTED, a Chairmaker or an Im prover.—W. Short, Steam Fret Wo-ikp, bottom of Conk-street. W" TNTEIX a young Girl~for Housework—Mrs Hayward, Eureka Store, Kant-street. Newton. WANTED by a Married Couple, -with out Chilrlren. a Situation on a Farm. Husband can Plough. Sow, and do genera] Farm Work ; Wife is an excellent General Servant. First-class local refprencea. Ap ply byjetter «YE. M.," this office. WANTED for the Bay of Islands, a Steady, Active Man as PJain Cook, and to make himself generally useful. Ap ply Mr. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Eoad. W"ANTED~Known, MrsTJohnston, Diplomaed Midwife Maternity Lying-in Hospital, Dublin, has rrmoved to 'Nelson-street, last honsft near Srotrh Church. WANTED, a smart Youth to assist in Waiting.—E. Waters, Queen-street. W~ WANTED, a Boy to ride out for ordprs ; one acenstomed to the trade—R Rppve* Butcher. TTobson-st'ent. ANTED, a good General Servant • must he able to cook and wash well.—Mrs E. Ellis, Parnell. ANTED, Tenders for White washing Store,—G- W. Binney W~ ANTED to Eent, a five or six roomed House in Parnell,—Apply to J. W. Enbinsnn, Chemist, *c. T^TANTED, two good Joiners.— " " -Apply at this office at half-past seven. W" ANTED, a nrst-class Dressmaker. -J. M. McLachlan. WANTEDTfoTWhangaroa SawmiTf, a Head Circular Man; also a respectable Domestic Servant.— A pply to Holdsbip and Co. WANTED, stout Lad, about 16 or 17.—Apply to S. Parker, Plumber, Wellesley streefc. WANTED, a Book-keeper.—Apply by lettnr to Alfred Bnckland. WXNTEDT^fevThours daily Em" ployment. to keep trademen's books, upon moderate tprms —Address 'A.M,' at this office. ANTED, a Compositor for Dune din Wages, Fourteen Pence per 1000. ANTED to SELL, a Spring cart, Forse and HarnesB 1 in good working ord<>r, for cußh, £25'; a week's trial frivon—Apply W. L. Kotli. rheap Beddintf »nd Furniturfi Warehouse, Victoria street 'East, near the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, two good Finishers, also Apprentices,—Apply to C. Brookes, Blue Boot. Queen-street. WANTED, Private Board and Eesidence, convenient situation.—Address, statinpr particulars, "Homo," fhfs office. WANTED, a thorough General Ser vant; muot have good references.—Mrs Palmer, Carleton Road. WANTED, two steady Married Men for the Pilot Service, Kaipara. Wages, £7 10s per m"nth, an<S a Cottape to reside in free.— Apply to J. Laurie, Waltemata Hotel, on Saturday next, at 6 p m. _^ WANTED, a strong active Girl.— Mra Spain, Judge's Bay; Parnell. WANTED, a Situation by a married onuple to work on a farm; husband can plough and milk cows and do general farm work ; the wife can manage dairy and do general servant's work; no children.—Apply by letter to " Farm Servant," Stab office. W~ANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply Star Hotel, Newton. WANTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl to take entire charge of one child, willing to travel, and mnke herself useful to an invalid lady.—Apply after 2 p m. to Mrs J. Gobban Smith, at Mrs McGuffle's, Jermyn-street. WANTED, two steady Cab Drivers. —Apply Quick's Stables, Victoria-street. WANTED, a respectable young man Jo Drive a Baker's Cart,— Apply at the i rfewton Bakery. &Ssßs



WANTED, a Compositor for Tau ranga.— Apply Stab. Office. WANTED to BUY Tomatoes,— Apply to W. Hough, Thames Store, Drake street. AT* TED, by a steady Man, a Situation in a Store, Warehouse, or otherwise. Writes a fair hand; reference.—Address by letter_JF. St ■ k offlco. WANTED~Known, tbaTMraTTay lor, Dressmaker, lias Removed from tlic Melbourne Storo to tho shop next door to tho Queen's TTotni. Karanpahapo Eoad. WANTED, a middle-aged Woman an General Servant for Farmers' Hotel. T)rnv.y; mu»t be a good Laundress.—Mrs Pollock, Queen-street. TKT ANTED KNOWN, on Paturday ' next and every Saturday, from 4 till 10, the Auckland Turkish Baths will bo open at 2s each till further notice. ANTED Known, that E. Care offers Bpecial advantages to buyers of Tim ber at tho Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater fioad. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Hails, Palings, Shingles, Honse Blocks, Door=, Saßhes, Mouldings, &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All ordprs attended to with despatch 'ANTED KNOWN, L H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferoe Trr.es. Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, nnd Magnolias Roses, FupcMbb, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Trees. &c , Ac., at Sesfielrl View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders left with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN, that D. G OLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber nnd other Building Materials, including Sashes, Poors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks. Poet?, Rails. Hardwood Fellors, Shifts, Iron Bark and Bine Gum Laths. Shingles, &c., &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, h EKMOVKD to Vulcan Lane, corner of Hiph-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stoctt. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Giißges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numberß Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Boob 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. ANTED Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinist, Mnsefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewintr Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remnnerative charge. W"~a n t c d, Intending Purchasers of Hiding Saddles and Bridles, &c., to know that tho 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 aeturcr. Ouofn-street. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ lh; Eudder I3«mls, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is 5d -IS lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s cwt; Fire Bars, ICs $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates. Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholste»er, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sonnd Chair at 4s. 4s Cd, ss, and 6s ; wsnanted to give satisfaction or tho money returned. l&~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite tho Post-office, Shortland-street. HHWO or three Single Gentlemen can X he accommodntcl with comfortable Board and Lodging at Belle View Boarding House, Vincent-. slrt et. TO LET.—Two Houses to Let in Parnell, one Three and the other Six Eooms. Apply to Edw. McGarrigle, opposite Wind sor Castle. TO LET, Premises suitable for Bottling, consisting of Csllar, Sheds, and Stable, with a good well of water.—Apply at tho Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a good Five-roomed House in Pagnt-streefc. city sWe of Ponsonby, with every convenience.—Apply on the prcmiaea. TO LET, in High-street, opposite Police Court, two Rooms suitable for offices, lately in the occupation of Mr Joy, Solicitor.—Apply ■ to Samuel Coombes, Queen-street. I TO LET, that commodious Shop lately occupied by Cook tnd Olayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. 1"1O LET, a good 6-roomed Honse in Seafield View; healthy situation, and every convenience.—Enqnire at Wm. Johnston's, Eegent street, off Kyber Pass Road. 0 LET, unfurnished, two Front Eooms and Kitchen, in genteel residence, within three minutes walk of Post-office. Respectable tenant without children required.—Enquire at this office. 0 LET—Villa Residence, lately in the occupation of J. C. Hoyte, Esq., on tho Ponsooby Koad, adjoining All Saints' Church, con taining nine rooms, with every convenience. Apply E. TONKS & CO. OR SALE, a first-class Double seated Buggy, trimmed with enamelled leather; also, new and second-hand Spring Carts.—Bruce's Coach Factory. FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortable four-roomed Houae, with good well, &c, and freehofd allotment. 66 x 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 18 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOE SALE, a bargain, at Riohmond, a comfortable four-roomed cottage with 11 allotmonts, 66 feet by 150 feet, on easy terms. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8. Queen-streek. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only i miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. OR Positive~Sale, at a very low price, a really good, 6-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street' t> OKEBY-STEEET.~Eor Sale, 5 Xw Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot; terms easy. SAMUEL OOCHEANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-streek_ FOR Immediate Sale, at very low priceß, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with Blated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to vv V JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, Cheap a good Bakery Business, with first-class Connection, and Im mediate Possession can be had. APPl?t° JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.



FIVE SHILLINGS REWARD.— Lost, a Gold locket containing hair, The finder will receive the above reward on returning same to B M, at W; Rattrty's Queen-stseet. "Hj^oUND] a Boat adrift near the *^ Convent. Owner can have it by applying to C ptwin Farqnhar. redwood, on payitif exy epses, FIRE! FIRE ! FIRE !—J. Gr. Bennett, Tmiporaiy Business Premises at Mr Ppnne>'« late Shop. E~tTTTER ! BUTTER ! BUTTER! IBS BACON ! B AGON !! BACON !! ! ZZ^Z^Z CTTKESE ! CHEESE I CHEESE! PB&HAI ntMYNO TT'S Stall, Auckland Market. RATIONAL BANK Shares .for Sale. *-^ f ddress, stating price, W.E., Post-office, Auckland. R PYE, late oi the Dublin Bouse, - Wyndham-street, begs to inform his friends and the public in pneral, that he has taken the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keepirg none but fire -class liquors, to merit and obtain a fair stove of patronage. ISS FROUDE, Straw worker and Milliner. All kinds of Ladies' and Gentle men's Hats cleaned, dyed, and altered Feathers cleaned and dyed equal to new.- Karangahapo Road, Newton. Apprentices wanted. np RANS IT, ■ S.S., TIME - TABLE. Leave Auckland— Leave Wairoa— Monday, (5 pm Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 10 am Tlrarsday, 2 pm Friday, 12 noon Saturday, i pm J. 6. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND J^ARROW pACTORY, 49, Victoria-street, hvehy Dr.scnirTioN °^ Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lot on hire _ | mH E LATE FIRE. J, 8. WELSMAN, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Desires to inform hi« Customers and the Public that ho han taken Promises adjoining Mr. Dornwoll'a, and oppoßite the site of hiR into shop, where he is prepared to supply all the requisites of the trade as formerly. Patients' Prescriptions are all saved. Tn~T~ir~ET p i c en TURRELL, Music Seller, Han taken a Store a few doors above Montague's, and opposite Dornwcll's. The. damaged stock saved from the fire, consisting of Music, Musical Inntruraen's, Books, Stationery, &c,, will be sold at greatly reduced Prices. Be in timo for b*)gains, Kew Goods per La Escocesa will be landed in a few days. TURRELL'S BRANCH MUSIC STORE. 1,000 V A RD s HOMESPUN ALLWOOL, Is. 4d. PER YARD; USUAL PRICE, 2s. Cd. J. M. McLACHLAN, QUEEN-STREET, Opposlto McArthur. Shera and Co.'a Now Warehouse. THE FIJI BANKING AND COM MERCIAL COMPANY ILIMITBD.) Notiro is hereby given that an Kxfraordinary General Mnet'ng of the Fiji Burking and Commerioal Company (limited) will be held at the Reelstered Office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, tho 15th d»y of May next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of considering and papsine (if sppnmd) resolutions for Winding-up The FIJI Bank iDg and Commercial Company (Limited), aud any butinera incidental thereto. WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, April 28,1876. , TTICTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. The Company and Band will Parade for Monthly Inspection on Tuesday nvening next, 10th instant, at 7.30. Evory member must attend Land Scrip will be issued, and District Prizes dis tributed. By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sertft., Secretary. HORSE Clipping or Singeing done ■ at tho Market Stables. Ord-irs left at Somer ville's Stables will be attended to.—D Taylor. HPENDERS required for the Erec- X tion of a Villa next to the Chornl Hall. Plans and speoificntlonn to he seen at my office until noon on Monday, May 15, W. P. Hammond, Architect, Shortland-strect. npEISBERS required for Improve -£. meits etc. to the Ponsocby Post-office. Pla^s and specifications to he seen »t my office until noon on Monday. May 18. W. F. Hammond, Architect, Shortland-street. TO CARPENTERS, &c—Tenders required for tho Extension of All Saints' Bunday-school, Ponsonby. Plans, &c ,to be seen up to Friday next, the 19th instant, at noon.—Tenders leqnirod for the Erection of a small Residence at Mamu-swa. Plans to be seen up to Wednesday next, the 17th instant. W. P. HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-atreet. ■jvr o t i o c. To all persons indebted to Mr. William Fltts, Par nell—This is to give notice that Mr. Caleb Wood is appointed to receive all accounts due to me, and whose receipt only will be recognised as a guarantee of their being liquidated. WILLIAM FITTS. Parnpll, May 10,1876. T7IINAL NOTICE. Persons indebted to the late Echo^ Newspaper are reminded that all Accounts not paid on or before tho 13th instant, will be handed over to a Solicitor for immediate recovery. JOHN S. LEPINE, Star office, Wyndhsm-street. A L EXANDEE> the Jeweller respectfully invites all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not been seen before in the Colonies. A LEXANDEE, the Jeweller, has on view, and for eale, the-Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tuneß. ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM — a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES. GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE at FRANCIS FENTON'S, Market Corner, Queen-street, next to Hemtis's Boot Shop. Fruncis Fenton being about to remove to larger premises, will clear out his Immense Stock at any sacrifice. The Sale will continue for One Month only ! We quote n. few prices:—Splendid Tea, 2s lt>; a superior "Jarticle, 2s 3d 1b; New Honey, 7d 1b; new Currants, 4^d ft; best new Raisins, 6d ft; Mus catels, Is ft; new Figs, 6d E>; Prunes, 5d ft; Cottis's Tomato Sauce, large bottles, 9d bottle; Brown's Tomato Sauce, 4d; Worcestershire Sauce, quart bottles, Is bottle; Pickled Cabbage, 6dbottle; Soap, s}d bar; Blue, 9d ft; Full-weight Sperm Candles, lid by the box ; Flour, 7il s for Is; Split Peas, Oatmeal, Pearl Barley, best Rice, all ona price, 2£d Ib, or sfta for Is; Tobacco, 2s 3d ft; Sardines, 6d box, or 5s 6d per dozen; Pastry Butter, 6d ft; Can terbury Cheese, 8d ft; Matches, 4d per dozen; Bacon, 9d ft; best Clothes "Lines, 4d each; superior Mustard, M lb; Arrowroot, Cd Ib,



HAYING been appointed igent. for the STAR MILLB. I am now prepared to Stipply the undermentioned Goods at tha lowest current rates :~ "Star Brand"Flour Snperfine Flour Sharps, Bran Maize Meal, Wheat Meal, &c, &c. GEO. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. W^ ZEALANP SS^^^V J.-^ STEAM SHIPPING COM PAOT (LIMITED.) Foe New Pi/smottth, ITemon, Pioton, Wem-INO ton, Lyttelton, and Oiago; transhipping at Wellington for Wangandi, Napier, and Povkbt* Bay : and at Nelson for Westpobip, Gkeymchjtij, and Hoeitixa. (Pasbunheiis Boosed Thbotjgh to Mklbqubnm.] The s.i. TARANAKI Captain C. Lloyd, will leave Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 20th instant. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BAK^ES, Onehtmga. Offices: Hobßon'B Buildings, Shortland-Btreet. A UCKLAND PUBLIC CEMETERY. NOTlCE.—Undertakers can now obtain Copies of the Emulations and Fees adopted by the Trustees on application. GEO. W. JONES, Hon. Sec. Office: Hobnon's Building, Shortland-street, 12 th May, 1876. A MERTOAN RUBBER STAMP XX. COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The a^ovo Company having erected new and im proved Machinery nines the late fire oti their premises, are now in a position to raecuto orders of evry dPß cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stampß. and all information as regards prices, &c. to be obtained on application to the Publisher, Stab Office HENRY BRETT, Agent for A.K.S. Co. rriO BUILDERS. Tenders will be. received until noon of the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Spire for St. Mark's Church, Remuera. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. HMO BUILDEES. Tenders will be received till noon of SATURDAY, the )3th inst, for the erection of a Concrete Building, for Ihc Bank of New Zealand. Plans, etc, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POKTEE & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER TIIE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and STNGLE - BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNB Do do do Breech do do Curtis and Harvey's, and Hall's Hporting Powders Elny's Central-fire Percussion Caps Do Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, T> a rjcer and1 Co's Patent Shot, in 101b and 281b bags Machine for Killing and Re-capping Cartridges] Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for tho Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. J^f 0 T I ~C E. A Gentleman keeping a Bettaurant in Queen-street having received good news from home, wants to dis poso of his bu&inosa at once. «o is now doing a splendid business, and the rent is only £2 10a per week. Anyone with a small capital can step in and mako a fortune.—For particulars address to Box Star office. QITY COUNCIL ELECTION. I beg to announce myself a Candidate for the City Council for the Seat vacated by W. Buchanan, Esq. D. GOLDIEJ. J^EW J)RESS -yfATEPJALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ,ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, OOMPBISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FEENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET Ac, &a, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in tho Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime, AJI sizes in Btock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING! NEW TWEEDS! Cheap Tweeda for Boys' wear. REAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS, 3s lid PER YARD. H. ATKINS. N BEHALF OF A .FAMILY DISTRESS, A LECTURE Will be held in the PANMURE SCHOOL-ROOM on FRIDAY, 19th May, ON "PHRENOLOGY AND ANIMAL MAGNETISM" (Mesmerism), by H. Manners, Commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Admission, Is. A LECTURE at the Excelsior Kail, corner of Pitt and East-streets, Newton, on the claims of Modern Spiri ualism on Public Attention, will i begin early next week. Chair taken, at ,7.30 o'clock. Admission, FRISK.



pRIJSrCE OF WALES THEATRE. JL Lessee and Manager. .Mr. K. W. Lawrenoe. L\ST NIGHT BUT TWO OF MISS CARRY GEORGE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, CORSICAN BROTHERS ! And THE VaLET DE SHAM! Tuesday Evening next—Benefit to MISS CARRY GEORGE Last appearance m Amkland. Q I T V HALL. BSf POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT BUT SIX OP THE ROYAL MARIONETTES!! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, ]y['DONOUGH AND TjJARNSHAWS ROYAL MARIONETTES. (From the Crystal Palace). IBT THE ROYAL MARIONETTES ! -®b Bring theib own Scenery, AND GIVE THREE DISTINCT ENTERTAINMENTS !!! THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS! ITALIAN FANTOCCINI AND i LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD! i The Charm of the Household! Closing with the GRAND TRANSFORMATION SCENE! The most Gorgeous Scene ever shown to an Auckland Public. Reserved Seats, 4s; Second Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. Seats may be reserved at Turrell's Music Ware housj. LAST M I D-D A V PERFORMANCE SATURDAY NEXX. T ORISTE-STREET HALL. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! THE GREAT WALKING MATCH For aside, Between MRS. WILTSHIRE AND J. MAHON, TO-NIGHT, at 8 O'CLOCK. Admission, 2a and la; Reserved Scats for Ladies. Doors open at half-past seven. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At 7.30 O'Clock. Programme to consist of Bolos, Duets, and Gleeß. Admhsion—ONiS PENNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Seo. A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Court Zkalandia, No. 4741. •.art.SS^-^- A SOIREE and BALL, to cele ' ■. ' brate the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of the al ove Court. wlll be nel(1 in r^'ifssS^JSa?" tne Lornk-strekt Hall on TUES ¥bM§SM^v&& r>AY EVENING. 23rd May -IiWSfS/Ljßl ! "^ea on tne tables at 6.30. i1 T Ij^^^GifAl Promenade Concert at 8 o'clock. v&88&$™)%wg2y , Dancing to commence at 9. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS, can be had of the following Committee, or any of the members:— Bro. T. McEwin, P. DC R. Bro. F. Lamb, SW. „ T. Wood, P.C.R. „ P. Andrews, J.W. ~ W. J. Wright, C.R. „ G. Christmas, S.B. „ F. Christmas, Sec „ P. Finlay, J.B. Bro. E. H. C. Sanders. WM. J. WRIGHT, Hon. Sec. Anniversary Committee. T OKNE-STEEET HALL. (Under Distinguished Patronage of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge 1.0.0. F., M.U.) QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, May 24, A COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT, Tendered to Mr. E. CLAIIt, by CL AIR'S MAGNET TROUPE, Assisted by several Gentlemen 'Amateur , on which occasion their will be a Grand Chair Performance, a la Christy Minstrel. To be followed by Variety Entertainment. After which a fielect Quadril c Assembly will bo formed, Ball-room etiquette to be strictly observed. ADMISSION: Front Seats, 3s; Second Stats, 2s ; Gallery. Is. Front and Second Tickets admit to Dance. Refreshment provided by Mr Kairns. Doors open at 7.30, to^coinmenca at 8. See Bills. E. WARD, Manager. T. COLLIH, Secretary. IR HE>!RY HaVELoCK LODGE, No. 21, 1.0. G.T. A CONCERT, in aid of the Piano Fund, wili bo given on TUESDAY, the 16th instant, at the Edwardes-street School-room, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets, is each The following ladies and gentlemen will take part in the programme :— Miss Woods Mr McMaster Miss F,-oude Mr Sykes Mrs Cottingham Herr Butschkow Miss Burgesa Mr Howden Miss Sinclair Mr McGinlay Miss Gribble IWr Carter Miss ABh Mr Taylor Mr Harding Mr Clnpman Mr Kedfein Mr Field pHORAL HALL. A GEAOT~COITCBItT WILL BE GIVEN IN IHE ABOVE HALL, ON MONDAY EVENING, MAY 15th, IN AID Oi1 THE ENGINEER AND CITY BAND FUND. Under thb Patronage of His Honor thr Super- INTENDKNT, His WoBHHIP TIIK MiVOB, THK Members of tbe City Council, Ma.ioe, Gordon, aKo thk Officer* and Mbn of thk various volumebr Companies. PROGRAMME:— Part I 1. Overture, " Barber de Saville" (Rossini)— Band 2. Gloo - Orpheus 3. Song, " Kathleen Mavourneen" (Crouch) —Miss Leaf 4. Song, " The Gallants of England' (A. S. Gatty)— Mr C. Harding 5. BoDg, " Oh, say once more I love Ihee"—Mrs Mitchell 6. Duet, " Oh, Fairy Wand" (Wallace)— Miss Loaf and Mr Harding 7. Song, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" (Knighi)-Mr r, R yan 8. SoDg, Comic—Mr H Davey Pa t 11. 9. Selection, "William Tell" (Rossini)-Band 10. Glee—Orphfus 11 Song, " Ksmereida" (kevy)—Mrs Mitchell 12. feong, "Yes Let me like a Soldier Fall" (Wallace) Mr 0. Harding 13. Song, " When Night is Darkest" (Laud)-Miss Leaf 14. Song, " The Wolf" (Bhields)—Mr J. Ryan 15. Song, Comic—Mr H. Davey GGD SAVE THE QUEEN. A Select Quadrille Party after the Concert. Tickets. '23 6d etch. The Band are requested to meet at the Fire Bell, foot of Grey-street, at quarter-past seven sharp. J. liIPKY, Bandmaster. WEDNESDAY, 14th JUNE, 1876. LEASE OP HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT. HHHE undersigned have been instruc- JL ted by Honor the Superintendent to offer fer sale by puulic auction, at their Man, Queen-s.reet, 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 H,i.rp of irin Hotel, and the Royal Oak Hotel, Conditions at the Mart. B.- TONKS & CO*



; TONICS] t». O. CAB® TUESDAY, MAY IG. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TB A■ D E SALE ox? SUGARS, GROCERIES, OITMEV'S STORKS, *0.. &0. , *c. On Tuesday next, tbe 10th instant, at 11 o'clock. B. TONKS & CO. WEDNESDAY, IJ.BO a.m. NORTH SHORE. CEDAR- PLFASFPf" POAT. PIANO, HANDSOME CTTANDFLTFRf* />*D MTPROKS, H^US^HOI T> FURNI TURE AFD EFFECTS. TELKerOPES, PICTURES, REVOLVERS, GUN, &c. R. ARTHUR* HAS been favoured •with instructions from Mrs David Bnrn (who is removing to a smaller residency to sell by auction, at her residence on tbe Bench, at the North Shore, on Weduesday next, the 17th instant, at 11,30 a m., A Portion of her Household Furniture and Effects, China, Glassware, large Book-cneo fitted with cupboard, a coofl Piano in roeewood rase—Ralph, AHJFson and Son; a bandar ma Crystal and a Bronze Chonde-lier; two Large Mirrors in Gilt Frames. A Woll-selpctPd LIBRARY, in which will be found Chambers' Encyclopaedia; Art Journal, 1855 to 1565 ; Dickens' and Mrs Norton's Works, Bohn's Select Library, etc., etc., History o£ England, aud other Standard Works PIC TURKS-Some good Engravings,- various sub jects, and several of H.M. Ships ef War, Mer chantmen, &c. Pump and Piping. Garden Enpioc, Largo Bath, two Revolvers and Cases, Single-barrelled Gun, two Telescopes a large number of Good Flags. Pen dants and Ensigns, Mangle, Cedar Boards, Garden Tools, &c. Also, A Splendid Cedar Pleasure Boat, only twice afloat, fitted with gratings, brass rowlocks, paddles, two suites sails, grapnelß. ropes, &c., with a carriage for launching, rollers, &c, built by Mr W. H. Brown. On view at 8 o'clock a m. on the morning of the Sale. MONDAY, MAY 15, At 11 o'Clock. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, at 11 o'clock sharp, 200 sacks Southern Barley, new shipment 30 cases Hawkins* Jains, l!b,'2Jlb, and 6ft tins 4 „ „ Built Jams 15 „ Peacock's „ 21b, 81b tins 20 „ „ Jar „ 300 prime Sydney Hams 2 cases Watt's Hams and Baoon 50 sacks Flour, Rlightly damaged 80 sacks pig Meal. Terms at Ssio. MONDAY, MAY 15. BY ORDER. OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEESON (DECEASED). PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, HoBSON-STREET. npHE subscribers have received in- JL structiona from the Administrator of the Fstato of James Gleeson, dece.ised to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th May at 2 o'clock, That well-known and centrally situated Hostelry, THE PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Hobson-street, erected on a freehold allotment having a frontage of 50 feet each to Bobson at d Chapel streets, by a depth from street to stieet of 220 feet, and being part of allotment 17, section 30, of the C\ty of Auckland. Possession Immediate. The Purchaser can have Licence, Stock-in-Trade, and furniture at a valuation. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' MONDAY, MAY 15. DESIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCE, MOUNT ALBERT. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY, SHORT LAND STREET. nPHE subscribers have received in -«- structions from Mr Walter Ogilvy. to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th inst, at 12 o'clock, MOUNT ALBERT—That compact suburban pro perty situated on the Mount Albert Road, opprsite the residences of Captain James, and J, T. Garliok, Esq. comprising a comfortable, substanthlly-built Feven-roomed House, two stall stable, small cottago, »'c, erected on lot 10 of the Fubdivision ol allotments 38 and 39, Parish of Titirangt, and allotments 169. 170 and 171, Parish of Waitemata, containing 3 ncres 2 roods 20 perches, fenced, and sub divided »ith stone walls and laid down in grass The prouerty is now occupied by Mi' K. C. Greenwood, ALSO, By order of the Mortgagee, SHORTLY D-STRKET—Part of allotment, 11, section 4, City of Auckland, 32 feet 1 inch frontage to Shortland-streefc, with a through depth of ISO feet; Shop and Dwelling-house ■ thereon, now in the occupation of Mr Frank lin, fruiterer. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. i "RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED 1857.] MESSES. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by piablio 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, &c, FITTINGS AND LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, THAT USE FUL AND WELL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER 'CHRISTINA,' COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND IEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending purchasers Is particu larly called, no' only to the extensive connection thia business has acquired through the number of years it has been established, but also to the favourable position of the premises, and the well-assorted stock suitable for any market. X & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 15. FREEHOLD HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, UPPER PITT-STREET. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 15th instant, at twelve o'clock, Those Two Comfortable Two-story DWELLING-- HOUSES, situated in Upper Pitt-street, a short distance from the Karangahape Road (Newton side), containing seven rooms each, thoroughly finihed inside and out, and erected on an allotment having 86 feet front age by 110 feet deep. There is a good well of water with pump, besides Tanks attached to each house. They are let at 14s a week each, and are at present in the occupation oJ Mrs Mitchell and Mr Lonse. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", Auctioneers. SATURDAY, 12 O'clock Noon. FIRE~! FIRE! THE Wreck of the Late Fire in • Queen-street, as it now lies, on the Site extend ing from the Blue Post si'e to Montague's. Terms Cash, on fall of hammer. R. ARTHUR, Auotioneerj