Society intend to wait on the members for the city to discuss amendments in the present and to request their support in passing an amended Act during the coming session.

HOKITIKA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Brewery Burned. Cortegaste's brewery, Ross, was burned to the ground at two o'clock this norning. No other property was destroyed. The hydraulic apparatus worked admirably. The building was insured in the Imperial for £900.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Charge of Abduction.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Maketu, before F. N. Hainlin, Esq, Herari Pukuatua charged Taro Maki with abduc tion. The evidence -so far is very clear against the prisoner. The prosecutor ap plied for a remnn<3 to produce further' evi dence. The prisoner was remanded until Monday next.

CITY COUNCIL AND THE SPECIAL WATER RATE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star)

Sib,—ln your leading article last evening you appear to me to have made several mis takes, which I trust you will allow me space to correct. In the first place I think you ■will find that in some of the streets for which no present provision is made in the way of a water supply, the houses are the very reverse of scattered. Take, for example Mount street, off Wakefield-street, and the streets east of Queen-street, Mich as White, Rokeby, aDd Turner-streets. In these at any rate the houses are pretty closely connected. I think you have also been misinformed with respect to the amount needed for the com pletion of the pipe track. You will find that when Councillor Prime moved for the completion of the pipe track west of the city, he was informed that the oost would be £GOO, which could not be spared. JNfow if it required that amount for that side of the city,' it stands to reason that both sides cannot be done for the amount you state. With respect to your remarks relative to the legality of the interest being paid out of loan, I cannot pretend to offer a legal opinion, but I think the 55th clause of the Water works Act clearly permits it. It is as follows: —" The principal monies borrowed by the Council under the authority of this Act shall b« applied only in the construction of the Waterworks, and otherwise in defray ing the cost of the undertaking, and of all works and conveniences connected with the supply of water under the provisions of this Act." I think the above clause gives full permission to pay interest onfc of loan during the construction of works, and I presume it wonld have been done if the Council had been permitted to borrow the £150,000, which they at first intended to do. You are scarcely correct in supposing that person? living in the suburbs will receive a benefit from the reduced ratea charged by Insurance Companies in taking their risks. In the first place I am not aware that many persons in the suburbs insure at alt, excepting when compelled by money-lenders or building Societies, to whom their houses are mort gaged. In the second place, if they are insured and the water is so far away from their dwellings to be of no praotical use in case of fire, it is not at all likely that the Insurance Companies will reduce the rate at which they take their risks. Bat if there is a desire on the part of the Council to benefit the ratepayers in the suburbs, it might be done in this way : Let them do away altogether with the Fire Brigade expenditure, which has during the last two or three years cost the ratepayers from £1200 to £1500, and let the Insurance Companies, in somp of which I hold a considerable interest, maintain the Brigade, then the Council would have more funds at their disposal to carry out , their legitimate functions.—Yours, &c, D. Goltoe.

[If any error has occurred respecting the expense of completing the pipe service ifc is chargeable upon estimates obtained from the Corporation office. The clause quoted by Mr Goldie has been interpreted, and we think rightly, as actually prohibiting the payment of interest out of capital. The words '' co3t of the undertaking " can hardly be applicable to the interest on that cost. —Ed. E.S.]

WASHINGTON AND THE INDEPEN DENCE OF AMERICA.

An eloquent lecture was delivered last evening in the Temperance Hall, on the above subject by W L Kees Esq. M.H.E. The Mayor, B. Tonks Esq. presided. This was the first of a course of lectures to be given by gentlemen for the liquidation of a debt upon the Hall, •which the working committe are desirous of paying. The audience was not so numerous as the interest of the subject seemed to de mand. Mr Eees, on being called upon by the chairman, said that the subject he had chosen, was too wide for one lecture, he must there fore close that evening with the great event of the 2nd July, 1776, when the war of inde pendence was commenced. Mr Eees then proceeded to sketch the position of America before the Eebellion, and traced the splendid career of Washington from his boyhood to the period of his popularity as the foremost man of America. The narrative was interspersed with many anecdotes of the future hero, while serving in several capacities of labour. Washington was born in Virginia, in 1732, and waß a fatherless boy, but a half brother, who was some years his senior, took care of the precocious boy. At the age of sixteen, Washington was engaged as a sur veyor of lands, a few years after, he was made adjutant General of the Virginian Forces. Mr Eees centiuued his biographical narrative with graphic ability to the end of the lecture, detailing the defeat and death of General Broddock, and picturing Washington in supreme command of the whole of the forces in the full confidence of the people. It is probable that Mr Eees usay, at no dis tant period, resume his studies of the most remarkable events in American history, and give the people of Auckland the benefit of such studies in other lectures which, m this age of progress, should command large audiences of young persons. A vote of thanks was voted to Mr Eees, and also to B. Tonks, Esq. Mayor, to the former for his admirable lecture on Washington, and to the latter for his presence in the chair.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs M. Jonea and Co. held a furniture, general goods, and poultry sale to-day,which was fairly attended. Potatoes fetched £5 ; onions, Id ; oats, 3s ; fowl wheat, 4s; bacon, 8d; cheese, 6Jd to 8d; turkeys, 3a Id; fowls, 2a 9d. The furniture and fancy goods realized good prices. Messrs Tonks and Co held a sale of valu able properties to-day. Lot 4, Princes street, Onehunga. was sold for £180, Mr A. Whyte was the purchaser ; Lot 5, in the same street, was bought by MrF. Plowman, for £48. The farms at Tauranga were with drawn but are still open for private sale.

But 1 th tight the honester w*y would be to quit him and make my own bargain, feannur I could not serve two n; asters honestly. I ngmn threw tip his service & few weeks since What, (or ? Because I refused to cut up neavly a ton of fat and < ffal, that through neglect, had necomn a'livingseething muss nf putridity, vc y few expect Mr At > answer anything in the papers, he has not the ability to do so, bur, should lc sgaiu a vail himself of another's ability he ought at least to furnish him with a few facts, on the first occasion of my leaving him ho sent more than one messenger to my home to induce me to return to him. On the last, after vainly urging mo to remain, he Wanted me to stay until the next Saturday, thinking I should by that time have changed my mind as I li«c3 done on a former occasion. Mr A has not even by P'evxy refuted any statement or mine put forth in the Cross of the 19th hist, but on the contrary, as the results of the Insurance offices visit, no fire is to be liphtei until the fractured fat boiler is icplaced. I am Sir, G. P. Pbikstlt.

CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

The members of the Auckland Choral Society will give a grand vocal and instru mental concert this evening in the Choral Hall. The programme is in two parts, and entirely of a secular character, as will be seen by advertisement in this journal. Be side the overtures, madrigals, marches, choruses, and waltzes, from such established composers as Auber, Gung'l, Wagner, and others equally celebrated, there will be a number of intervening songs,, such as "Soldier's Dream ox Home," "Venetian Boat Song," " Magic of Music," and several part songs, such as " Evening," and Men delssohn's "Victor's Return." Our musical friends will therefore have an excellent opportunity of enjoying a great musical and vocal treat in the Choral Hall this evening.

MR. SWEENEY'S BENEFIT.

Mr W. S. Sweeney, of the AuckUnd Dramatic Com pany, is about, to leave this city for the g-eninl clime of S<-dnoy. Mr has sit taken a foremost olace on our locxl st.igo, but ho hns been a close student of the drama, and has done his best to please, but retires without a fortune. A grand compHmen ta\y concirt, therefore, is to be gfven for the benefit of this colonial actor, by the leaiiinsj amateurs of

Auckland. Mr &wfeney filled a co-tain position on the stnga, aii'i hla representations were senerally dis tinct, snd marked in n. manner tint indicated his trinic talent of a usefnl rather than of a showy character. Mr Sweeney's labcun deserve some recog nition, and wo. tr'-.ft tho amatenrs" concert of Thurs day evening will make bis purse heavier and his heart lighter.

The young men of St James's Mutual Improvement Society mot last evnning and spent two pleasant oours with scm« of the popular authors of the day. The piei-es werrt selected wiih earn and given with a good deal of elocutionary power. The Pitt-street literary c'ass met list evening for business, when thfi following gentlemen were elected to Offico for the ensuing session :—President, Rev. Wm. Kirk ; Vice-Presidents, Key. W. .7. Williams, Messrs Eastwood, Ewington, and McMnsters; Com mittee, Messrs W. D. Buttle, T. Coo- er, W. Cooper, K. Jeaaop, V W. Martin ; Secretary, Mr G- F. Clark; Treasurer, Mr .T. Mooro. 'i'ho rehearsal for the comimr eatertainment oicinied tlao class for some time after tlio election of officers, »nd promises one of the beit given by this Society. A meeting of the Men-Servants' Benefit Association U announced for this evening at the British hotel, at eight o'clock. Mr Colin Macintosh will occupy th« chair, and it is h *ped taut ths meeting will no well attended, as -very important business will be intro duced.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

A. mretinx} of the Harbour Biard was held this afternoon. Present: W. C. Dalrly (chairmau), Messrs J. Cosgvave, M. Niocol, a. Holdabip, J. T. Boylan, H. Brett, H. R. Meyers, J. A. Tolo, D. H. McKeczie, Dr J. j L. Campbell. FEW "ME ME SB. Mr H S Meyers took his seat as a member of the Board, introduced by Mr Cosgravo. COMMUNICATION. A letter from Mr Hugh Craig was received and read, enclosing the regulations of the Harbour Board of San Francisco. THE WYNYAKP PIER. A communication from Mr J. B. Russell was read, giving that gentleman's opinion as to the right of the Harbour Board, to compel the railway authorities to make a right of wav from short-street to the Wynyard Pier. Mr Rnsaell's opinion was that the Board had no legal right to a crossing over the ground. Mr Tole said that his resolution had not been carried out. He wished it to be under stood by his resolution that Mr Russell, as solicitor for the Board, should Dominate a counsel, whose opinion should be taken. After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Tole, that the matter be referred to Mr Russell to take counsel's opinion on it. THE DRY DOCK. It was resolved on the recommendation of the Works Committee that the position of the Docks be altered in accordance with the suggestions contained in a letter by Mr Errington, on the distinct understanding that no fresh liability should be inou rred by the Board. The Chairman explained the circumstances which had led to the alterations being thought desirable. A letter was put in from Messrs Jones and Wear, consenting to make the alterations suggested without any change of cost. The motion was agreed. INTEREST ON DEPOSITS OF CONTRACTS. It was agreed that on principle no interest could be allowed to Messrs Jones and Wear :or their deposit on account of Dock Con tract. DEVONPORT FORESHORE. An application from Mr Somerfield to have the lease of allotment of foreshore at Devon port cancelled, was not acceded to. WATER FRONTAGE. It was decided that the question of Mr A. Wright's water frontage be submitted to the solicitor of the Board for his opini on. engineer's report. The usual report was made by the Engineer as to the progrf ss of works in hand. This gave satisfactory account of all con tracts except those undertaken by Mesara Jones and Vare. Mr Brett asked when the time was up for building the wall at the Parnell landslip. The Chairman said the time was up, the contractors had neglected their work. NEW MEMBER. The balloting for a new member was the next business. Captain A. Macgregor and Mr E. Isaacs were the nominated candidates. On taking the votes Mr E. Isaacs was elected by 8 votes against 2. ACCOUNTS PAID. Payment of accounts was authorised as under -—General account, £573 2s 8d ; loan account, £1,839 ; total, £2,412 2s Bd. STATEMENT OF FUNDS. Balance in Bank, £3,275 4s 7d; cash in hand, £5 10sId; total, £3,280 14s Sd.-By accounts ordered to be paid, £573 2 3 8d ; accounts already paid, £49 9s 6d; total, £523 13a 2d. Balance, £2,757 Is 6d.— Moneys voted, £1,985 ; interest due July 10, '76 and exchange, £3,350 ; less deposit at Bank on account, £1,500-£1,850 j total, £3,835. LOAN ACCOOTT. Balance at Bank, £5,691 7s Id ; accounts to be paid, £1,839 5 total, £3,852 7s ld.- On deposit at Bank, £50,000; mortgage, £22 180- total, £72,180. -Debeatures un sold, £38,100; total, £110,280. EXEMPTION FHOM PILOTAGE. Mr M Niccol moved: "Thafc, m the opinion of this Board, the Jaw regulating exemption from pilotage should be made more liberal in its conditions, and that the Pilot Service Committee take into considera tion and report on the matter with the view of making representations to the Govern ment to obtain } such alterations as may appear desirable." Mr Niccol aupported his motion by feme sensible remarks which he strengthened by reference to existing regulations which he described as vexatious. The Chairman said he had much pleasure in seconding the motion. Mr D. H. McKenzie supported the motion which was earned unanimoHsly. This wasiiall the bwainesß.

A Man Jumps Overboard from Taranaki.

WEUJNCxTOT

(Per Press Telegram Agency ) A saloon passenger named Bass, aboard the Tnrar-nki, on her" way to Onebunga from is supuo^d to have jumpedovei - last rush*. " He acted strangely in t*e pvemng and left bis cabin to couae on at>c*. which/was the last seen of him. He ha" been mate of the Fame croft at Canterbury, which he left a few days ago.

BAND OF HOPE MEETINGS.

(To the Editor of the Evtcntno Stab.) Sir,- In your issue of Saturday, 27th snst., " Graf ton" asks re Bund of Hope meetings. Twishtfl inform " Grafton " that sinoetbe division of the Auckland Band of Hope into districts in the year 18G2. there has been o fortnightly meeting held at Pamell of that branch • a regular monthly meetings held at Onehunrra ; at Newton ft fortnightly meeting was held till about three months ago, when rhe committee decided to hold monthly meet ings instead ; a fortnightly raeetinp is hrld at Franklin-street. Freeman's Bay. If " Oraf ton " will kindly undertake the work I have no doubt some will come forward to help. I cannot volunteer, as I am already engaged every evening but Saturday. I will give " G'-afton " all the information I can respect ing the management of such meetings if he will call nn rr>P. or he rrmy obtain information from MrD. Goiriio. -who! is the hon. Pec. of the Band of Hope Union, Auckland.- Yours, etc., Emitjur Leßoy, 7', Queen-street.— P.8. —TWp is n Jnvnnilß Temple. 1.0.G.T.. held at the Younp Men's Rooms, and at th<> Indus trial Home, Hown-sh-eet. A Juvenile ■Rechabite Tent is to be oprmed at Newmar ket on Monday next. —E LeR.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—buyers, £17 IZ3 bd; sellers, £17 17a Gd. Kational Bank—Sellers, 76s 6<5. Colonial Bank buyers, 31s. South British Insurance,—Sellers, 545. National do. —sellers, 24a. Gd. ' Standard, do.—Buyers, 11s. 6d. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £10 sa. Loan and Mercantile Co. (new issue)— Buyers, 30s ; sellers 353. (Jity of London - Sellers, 20s. Karfingahako—Sellers, 4s. KuranuiHill 4*; buyers, 3s Gd. Care—Sailers, 5s 6fl Union Beach—buyers,72a Gd; Sellers, /ye, Tokatea - Sellers, 10s. Royal Oak- Sellers. Gs. Bismarck-Sellers. 7s. Ajax— Sellers, 4s Od Welcome-Buyers, 2s Gd : sellers, 23 Queen of May (new) -Buyer?, 4i Gd. Joseph .Newman, Chairman.

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[Advertisement.] THK PARNELL SOAP AND CANDLE FACTORY. To the Editor of the Evening* Stab Sib,—The following letter was offered to the Cross, and refused by that Journal although it gave insertion to a letter attaching me, from Mr Ailender. I appeal to your well-known fair-play to do me justice. A oovart and falsa insinuation directed against myself having appeared in yesterday's Cross, will you kindly allow me to set forth the real facts. Hot that I suppose any man's character could possibly suffer through anything said by the perßon whose name appears to it. The Glory of Ichabod has indeod ■ departed. After having been long at variance. Allender snd Truth have I lerr bade a final farewell to each other, " as witness the untruthful article referred to " The truth is, I left his service come years ago because he wanted to. engage me " In his



A B C D E F at tho City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, E cono mical F looroloth.



Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the best covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, <fee, it lies more solid, ia warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retnins its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " Dilpussund " Hollowayand G-arlick 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, 3s lid, the very cheapest in Auckland ; Door Mats from Is ild each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap ; 100 Hearth Rugs from 53 lid to IS3 6d, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, Dining and Drawing Room Suites, fee, &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.



EEPAIRS TO TE4IMNG SCHOONER. Tenders will be received by the Collecterof Customs up to 1 p.m. of the 31st May, for Repairs to Schooner Southern CroBS. Specifications can be seen at the Custom House after 10 a.m. THOMAS HILL, Collector. 1 _ — 1 \ REGULAR TEADEE. TO ffk JX RUcSSELL. TheSCEISIN^ "Will receive Cargo To-morrow at the Gore-street Jetty. /COMPOSITOR WANTED, a . _ WANTED, a COMPOSITOR for the Waikato Ttmes.—Apply office of this paper. ■ . . ' —— ~ ' WANTED, two smart Boys to wait at Table.—Cosm_____Ci__Q___i__et ANTBDra~stronglßoy.—Apply B. Giles, City Market. ANTED, Lessons in Maori, or to join a class.-State terms to E. T., this efflee. . WANTED, If tons Second-hand Corrugated Iron.-W. Short, Cacver, &c, Steam Fret Works, Cook-street. ANTED, a Boy.—Apply at the Occidental Hotel; also a Female OooK WANTED, a Cook and Laundress. \ —Mrs G W Binney. Upper Queen-street. ANTED, situations by some good General Servants, Housemaid, andlsurse maiag.-E. Henry'a Registry, Shortland-atreet. WANTED, a Youth who can write and count well.-J. MoLachlan, Queen-Street. ANTED to~Buy a good Pig-dog. —A. Dornwell. WANTED, a Machinist, a so two good Finishers.—George Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory, . WANTED, a strong active Lad.— George Giles, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, a Girl about 14 years Old.—Mrs Graham, St. Mary'a, Dedwood. ANTED Known, that.Gr. Hold snip and Go. are now offering Timber and other Building Materials at considerably reduced price 3, being forced to clear out present large atocks. %JJ ANTED, by a respectable young Y> Man new in the colony, a situation as Clerk in a Retail Store ; is a good penman and accountant, and fully conversant with the bookkeeping m Bmgle entry. Addreßß EA, at this office. 4%/ ANTED, a situation as House- VV keeptr or Housemaid in a gentleman's family; first-clasa references.—E. Henry's Registry, Shorttand-street. WANTED, a Boy. — Wynyard House, Eden Crescent. \V TAHTED, a Boy.—Apply offioe of V» this paper. ANTED, a strong active Lad to ride for orders; one accustomed to horsos. • Apply at this office. _____ WANTED, an assistant Mantle maker, who can work a sewing machine.— Misses McLaaghlan, bhortland-street ANTED, by a respectable young man, a situation to look after a horse or buesv or to make himself generally useful; under stands milking; 12 months good cnaracter.-Apply by letter to CB, »tthis offlce- . WANTED, a couple of stout Lads for the Blackßmithing.-Charles Ellison, Yictoria-stfeet. WANTED, as General Servant in the country, a young woman who is fond of children, or a middle-aged person seeking a comfort able bome,—Mrß Cornf ord, Vi_cent-Biie9f;>



WANTED, a good General Servant. Mra .Tagger, Newmarket. ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom and partial board in Parnell —State terms to EB, Choral Hall. ANTED, a Wet Nurse to take charge of a child for a year of eighteen months ; none but respectable persons need apply —= Rpfer to WH. Posloffice, Wellington. WANTED, a steady good workman as Baotmaker, for Wanganui; single man preferred.—lreland Broa. W "ANTED" Known, that E, Carr offers special advantages to buyera of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a baker's cart.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. ANTED, Tailors and Tailoresses, N. Campbell, Queen-street. Tys7 ANTED KNOWN, L. EL Greeu * » is prepared to supply all kinds of Couiferoe Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias. Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Greon- h riU3e Plants, Fruit Trees, &c , *c, at Sesfield View Nursery, or in tbe Market House every Kriday and Saturday. N.B.—All order 3 left with the Market Inspector will promptly att< tided to. A N T E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridle?, &c., to know that the und»rsigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mounts ; Bridies, 6s. Gd. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other {roods proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter'a profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu aoturer. Onepn-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Gennra House Furnisher, etc, has just received a "argo and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he ia offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at is, 4» (3d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. tS&~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-offica, Shortland-street. W~~\NTED Known, Jno. C. dough, Machinist, Maspflcld's Buildings, Albert street, iff the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pi o vinco. All work Guaranteed of? best materials and quality and lowest remnnor!itive"charge. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Bowe's Apprcy, is RTSMOVKD to Vulcan Lann, cornor of 11 iuh street. Only the highest class machines kept in stocic. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guiigns repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN that J.MORRTSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. *.I7AFTED KNOWN, that D. V V GOLDIE is prepared to supply all hinds of Timber and other Building; Materials, including Bushes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, HoUBe Blocks, PoHts, Rails. Hardwood Folloi-B, Slinftß, Iron Bark and Bluo Gum Laths, ftbingles, &c., &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, iCustom-house treot. nnAILOHS. —Wanted Good Hands J» —Apply Samuel Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, my old customers and friemla to know that I have again gone into the Timber Trade, and although ther ■ is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 18G1, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply eh Jinyone. Orders taken for Dock and Ship Planking- up to fiO feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand :—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building1. ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. WAN TED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the nnmbors Handsomely Bound, at a trilling coßt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, uoxt door to the Evening Stab Offlco, Wyndham street. 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 y AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. Th mas Henry Winwood Morris, of Hamilton, Walkato, Farmer, bavins made o declaration of the loss of a Certificate of Title for tho Country Allot ments 118a, 119, 120. 121, 122, 124, and 120, in tho Parish of Horotiu, County of Waikato, I hereby give notice that I shall, on the twontv-sixth day of June, IS7O, issue to tho said Thomas Henry Winwood Morris a Provisional Certificate for the s»id land, unless caveat be lodged at this office in tho mean time. Dated thin thirtieth day of May, 1870, at the Land Registry Office, Auckland. THRO KISSLING, District Land Registrar.^ TO LET, a fou'-roomed House off Queen-street, rent 10s per week; and two two roomed Cottages, free for a term, occupants doing 1 repairs for rent.—Hannaford's Agency, Queen-street, | opposite fireball. LKT, r Famished Cottage in. 3L Freeman's Bay, four rooms, good yard ; also a Furnished Bedroom, with use of Kitchen.—Apply to ' Rayni r, Butcher, Victoria-street. TO LET, two Cottages in Chapel- Btreet.—Apply Mr M&ckie, Chapel-street. TO LET, Furnished Rooms, with or without board, within 10 minutes walk of the Post-office; garden and stabling.—address H, at this office. I^o LET, Apartments, furnished or unfurnished; also Board and Residence for ' single gentlemen. Terms moderate—H. Collins, Baker, PrtnceH-fitreet. opposite Northern Club. TO LET, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry, gaß and water laid on, and a good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a Bake-office and Shop in Wellington-street.—Apply to Mr F. L. Prune, 28, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, two Cottages, beautifully situated, within three minutes walk from Devonport Wharf.—Apply to B. and R. Dudej\ ■ .. ■ O LET, that commodious Shop lately occupied by Cook and Clayton.—Apply to Jae. Cook, on the premises. LET, a House in Alten Road, containing 13 rooms —Apply to Mj Coleman, at J. Cosgrave aud Co.'s. FOR Positive Sale, on easy terms, with immediate possession a really good aud ' very compact Farm of 43 acres, all in good grass, well fenced and divided into paddocks, with good Housp, Stables, and all necessary outbuildings upon it, weli adapted for a Dairy Farm, being only six miles from town.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-stfeet. FOR Immediate Sale, on easy terms, a very superior Five-roomed House, with good outbuildings, water laid on, and freehold allotment 47 x 100 feet, with splendid view of the harbour, Bituated in one of the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-sreet. A BERDEEN POLISHED GRAiNITE J\. MONUMENTS, Ik Red and Blue, prom £5, Free on board ship any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautyul. J3T Plans and Prices fbee from JOHN LEGGE Sculptor, Scotland. Aberdeen, IVJ-AESHALL & COTJPLAND'S CELEBRATED DuNEDIN .X..A..X..X. X ALE A.LE, In BottiiES, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE BY. J. C. MOBKIN & CO., ; GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ,QUEEN - STREET, ■ ] Next door to the New Theatre. [ N.B.—All orders camlally Packed and Delivered in Sown or Suburbs. WSS



I WILL not be responsible for any j debts contracted in my name.—Edward Charles Martin. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. PORTER & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call tne attention of Sportsmen to their Stock oi DOUBLE and SINGLE - BAKEKL- MtfZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do do Breech do do Curtis Snd Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Mey's Ceriirnl-fire'Percussion Caps Do Pin and Cential-iare Cartridge Cases Do Chemically prepared 0-rm "Wads Walker, Parker, and Co's Paiefiii Shoi, in 101b and 281b hags Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges gggij Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And eyery requisite for thu Sportsman. ueen and high-stre;ets, AuckTjANJO, N.Z, THE LATE FIEE. J. S. WELSMAN, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Desires to inform hiß Customers and the Public that ho has taken Premises adjoining Mr. Dornwell's, and opposite tbe site of Mb late shop, where1 he is prepared to supply all the requisites of the trade hs formerly, Partients Prescriptions are all saved. E~ "MPTY CASES, zinc and tin-lined, For SRle —Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-s>treet. 0 CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. _ — Tenders will bo received until noon of the 3rd June, for Alterations and Additions to the Old House at Home Hotel. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. rmj CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received uu to 12 o'clock on WED NESDAY, the 31st iDstant, for the Erection of Iron Stable and Pence. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rpENDERS are required for Excava- JL ting and Laying a quantity of 121 n. lJii<ts, W> noon on Wednesday. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. ''_>UE time for receiving Tenders for * Villa Kesidence, Ponsonby, to be EXTENDED nntil Monday next. T. B. CAMERON, Architect, FOUND, a small Fancy Dog, with blue collar.—Owner can have the same by application to Mrs J Barnes' Ladies' Seminary, WJlliam-Btreet, off W<-lHiigton-atreot. /Comfortable Board and Resi \_J denee for two or three respectable mechanics in a healthy situation close to town. Terms, 17s 6d per week.—For address apply a' this office. MEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. d. It. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twclvetrees. the renowned manufacturers A triM only solicited. Id. 3? lb. cheaper than the imported article. Auckland Agents:—Messrs G. W. Owen, H. B. Morton, and Warnock Bros. OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Special Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held in the Hall THIS EVENING, the 30th instant, at half-past seven. J, HERBERT BURNS, B.W. Grand Master. May 22,1876. TICK LAND. ATHENAEUM AND MASONIC HALL. All Interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who may be -willing to join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One GrUnpa per annum, are requested to send their mimes and addresses to Captain Burton, at the office of Mr W, J. Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane; or to the Publi»her, Staa Office A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. MUSICAL FESTIVAL, CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. Late Train leaves Onehunga and intermediate stations for Auckland at 7.0 p.m., returning after the Concert Tickets issued during the day not available, ex cepting from Otahuhu and intermediates by Lust Train. The Return Train does not call at Otahuhu. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of tbe above Company will be held at the Kegistered Office of the Company, Shortland street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 20th day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirm ing certain resolutions passed at an extraordinary general meeting of the Company, held at the said registered office on the 15th day of May, whereby it was resolved " That the Fiji Banking and Commer cial Company (Limited) be Wound-up voluntarily and that Frederick Battley be appointed Liquidator.' WARWICK WESTON, Secretary. Auckland, May 18,1876 n,HEAPEST AND BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR NORTHERN DISTRICTS. THE WHANO-ARM COMET Has a Greater Circulation in the North lhan all other Papers combined. The advertising scale is very moderate. ALDERTON AND BUCKHURST, Proprietors. ,UNT HOHBOJS JNURSERY, REMUERA. C. T. WREN offers a good and comprehensive Stock of 'Nursery Goods, embracing all descriptions. Tne Nursery List will be forwarded as usual shortly. [ Seed Potatoes, consisting of—Early Hose, Early Goderlck, Dobble's Early. 2d $ lb; 1 cwt and upwards at 15s per cwt; Prolific Kidney, lid $ lt> ; 1 cwt and upwards at 12s $ cwt; per ton, £10; Pink-eye and Lapstone Fluke, Id $ lb; 8s per cwt; Lats Rose, Is 6d $ lb ; Breßee's Peerless, Bresee's Climax, Bresee's King of the Earlies, Bresee's Proliflo, Giant King, i Giant Lapstone, Walker's Improved Regent, Sovereign Kidney, Patterson's Victoria, at 4d $ tb; Winter Kidney, Early Champion, Fortyfold, Pink-tyed Kid. ney, Tod's Perfection, ai.3d WB> > ■ Blae Tartar, Jack- Bon's Kidney, at Id %) lb. WE the undersigned, hereby con vene a Public Meeting of the Electors of the Districts of Eden and Waitemata, to Consider the Udjustifiable Delay of the General Government in commencing the Extension of the Kaipara Railway, tc i be held at the School-room, Mount Albert, on THURSDAY, Ist June, at half-past seven o'clock, Tne Members for the above distriota in the Genera: Assembly and Provincial C'ouneil are invited t( attend. A. K. TAYLOB, Chairman Mount Albert District Board; JOHN BOLL&RD, Chairman Whau District Board; ' JAMKS RfclD, Chairman 2 den Terrace District Board ; JOHN MoNEIL, Chairman Newmarket Districts Board ; JA.MKS WRIGfJEY, Chairman Remuera District Board. /~\NEHUNGA BREWER Customers having casks branded Gibbons and Cc W and Q, or W and Co, wiH oblige by relumin I Mmetoth9BreWer£^E. WILLIAMS.



HHORU SO CIETY CONCERT. TO-NIGHT rjQ-fJH3HT! SELECTIONS— VOOAL AND INSTRUMENTAL (SECULAR). PROGRAMME:— Part I. Overture—"Zanetta" Aiiber. Madrigal (3)—" Soon as I careless strayed" (1096) Testa. Galop (2)—" Carnevals Traum" .. Guntj'l. Song- ' Soldier's Dream of Home" .. Venetian Boat Song (258) .. .. Nation. March (B)—"Gruss an Mem Vater latia" Gwitfl. Part Song-"" Evening" March and ChG*fc3 (79)—'' Tannhaueer" Wagner. Part 11. March (12)—" Mem Gruss an Berlin". Ghmg'l. Bong—" Magic of Music" .. •■ ViireOTiana (45) . Nitllaiburg. Ballad—"The Two Wallets" .. .. Mallandahne Polonaise, wlSb Song. (3)—" Father land" Gumben. Polka (49)— "Rataplan". Gung'l. Part Song—" The Victor's Return." .. Mendelssohn. Song (Bass) .. Waltz (02)—" Schlesische Lieder" .. Gtwif/7. oalop (26)—" Ehestands Frenden" .. Guntfl. W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sco. riHOEAL HALL. Under the Patronage and Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, LADY JNORMANBY, AND SUITE. A GEAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, IN AID OF THE REPAIRS OFTIIR HOLY TRINITY CHURCH PARSONAGE, OTAHUHU, will be given on (THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1876, In the above Hall, consisting of— Ist Part—SACRED SELECTIONS 2nd Part-SECULAfR SELECTIONS of Vocal and Instrumental Music. TICKETS, 2s 6d each; obtainable at Messrs. Up ton's, and J. Brown and Son's Musio Warehouse, Auckland: and Mr. J. Hall, Otahnhu. A Late Train from Auckland to Onehumga will leave at 7 p.m , returning after the concert. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. JOSEPH BROWNE, Conductor. pi I T T HALL. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDERED TO MR. W. S. SWEENEY, Before hia departure to Sydney, by she Leading Amateurs of Auckland. A Select Quadrille Party after the performance. Programme will be announced. YUUSsQ MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. OPENING MEETING IX TUB LO R N E-S T R E.E T HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd JUNE. His Honor Sib George Gbey, K.G.8., in the Chair. Addresses by Yen. Archdeacon Maunsbll, Eev. Warlow Daviks, and J. C Firtii, Esq. Music under direction of Mr. T. Cooper, June 9.—" Nature's Chemistry, with Hlustrations"—" Josiah Martin, Esq. June 30.—"British Colonization."—Rev. W. J. Watkin. July 7.—" The Emancipation of Women."—Rev. Dr. AVallls. 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. Tinsley. September 22 —To be Announced—Rev.. Mr. Tom linson. October 6.—" Tennyson."—Dr. Ellis. October 20.—T0 be announced. —Rev. 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 the Booksellers, the Mem bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the Rooms. B. TONES.] R. C. CARE* TO-MORROW. TARANAKI BUTTER. TARANAKI BOTTER. B. TONKS AND CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock, 20 kegs Taranakl Butterj ex Wellington Also, 5 cases Bacon and Hams. THURSDAY, JUNE 1. CITY MART. GRANT & MORTON HATE received instructions to sell by auction at their Mart on Thursday next, ■ , Ist June, at 11 o'clock, That Wooden Building, well lined, with Zinc Verandah, curner of Pitt and Vincent-streets; to be removed by the purchaser. Terms—Cash. ~~ THURSDAY, JUNE 1. UNDER WRIT OF FI. FA. R. A R T H U R HA S been instructed to sell on Thursday, June 1, at bis mart, Queen-street, at 12 o'clock, The right, titles, and interest of G A Anneijley in the remaining ter-m of the lease of the Suffolk Hotel College etreet ; also, the Publican's License. MONDAY, JUNE 5. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAG-EE. THAMES RIVER SAWMILL AND BUSH, HAURAKI DISTRICT. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, JuDe 5. at 12 o'cloofc. All that Parcel of Land at Waihou, in the District > of Hauraki, situated on the Waihou Btvtr, and containing 29 acres and 2 roods, more or less, being part of the land known as Buru ; moimoi; on which is erected that extensive i Sawmill Property, capable of cutting 85,000 feet per week, and known as the Thames ' Kiver Sawmill. Attached to the propeity is i a Wharf, alongside of which vessels drawing t 11 feet can lay and load. t Also, J All that Parcel cf Land situated in the District of Hauraki, known by the name of Te Tip-u | whakatara Block, containing 1,015 acres or thereabouts for the residue of the term of | 45 years from the lfith December, 1872, \ together with the right to fell and carry away all knuri timber trees on the Block, on certain conditions, particulars of which may be obtained at the offices of I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, a Auctioneers. J 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 Mart, Queen-sireet, at noon, on the above date. The Lease for a term of 21 years, of the Hospital Endowment, Lot 14a of Section 12, Suburbi of Auckland, containing 4a lr Cp, situated oi the road between the H»rp of Erin Hotel and the Royal Oak Hotel, Conditions at tn. Mart. I B.TONKS&CO. TO BE SOLD, on Wednesday, 31b May, at 12 o'clock, Fitting of Shop In Queer ]S sfceet, lately occupied by Mr Messenger, Butcher. SAMUEL OOOHRANE & SON, Auctioneer^



TO-MORROW NOON. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. O^ CASES Holroyd and Kennedy's 4ml\J JAM, ltt> 2 cases Wilson and Co's 10 casks Currants, new season 3 cases Canterbury Bacon 6 tons Coarse Salt 15 cases Sardines, J£'s ana %'S Washing Boda, Carb. Soda 7 cases Dried Peaches 40 tins assorted Confectionery 200 sacks Potatoes, Onions 20 kegs Good Butter SO Good Cheeses SO bags Oats. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. LARGE PARCEL NEW AND SEASON ABLE DRAPERY. FOR UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday next, 31s? instant, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of New and Seasonable Drapery, Comprising— 9-4,104, ana 11-4 Extra Medium Blankets 9-4,10-4, and 11-4 Soper Blankets 9-4,10-4 Gentian and Bine Grey ditto Fancy Railway Bugs Crimean Shi tings, Fancy Twseds 29in. Aberdeen Winceys, Homespuns Fancy Check Winceys, Costume Xweeda Waterproof Tweede Coatings French Merinos, Moreens 4-4 Rough Brown and Dressed Holland* Linen Huc&o, Huck Towels 8-4 8-10 10-12 Linen Damask Cloths 8-4 Victoria, Cloth, Velv t Pile Covers Lappett Blinds, Harness Curtains Swißs Long Stitch and Lace and Aplique ditto Men's, Boys' and Youths' Half Hose Ditto ditto Knit and Shetland ditto Women's and Children's Hosiery Fancy Tweeds, Bliss' 3-4 and Coatings Men's Mexican and Havard Shirtsi Ditto Wolsey and Printed ditto Ditto Fancy Wove and All Wool Crimean ditto Boys'and Youths' ditto ditto Men's White and Oxford ditto Men's Nelson and Geelong Tweed Trousers Ditto ditto Fancy Trousers and Vests, DB Ditto Galatea Tweed Suits Ditto Beaver and Melton Overcoats Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests Ditto Yachting Suits. Special—The attention of the Trade is dlroted t this Sale, as the Auctioneers instructions are to sco every line. U Terms Liberal. PAST SAILING CUTTER ' SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS.' E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at an early date. The f ast-»ailng and well-known Clipper Cutter • SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS/ The above vessel has been recently fitted for the Island trade, and her sailing qualities beiDg so well known (having won so many piizes) need no oomment E. & H. ISAACS, Auotioneers. r ., THURSDAY, JUNE 1. EXTENSIVE CLEARING-OUT SALE OF A BUSINESS. [ESTABLISHED SINCE 1857.] MESSES. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by publlo auction, on their premises, at the corner of Fort and Queen-streets, on Thursday next, June 1, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OP SHIP CHANDLERY, Comprising— Canvas, Oars Rope, Muntz Metal Rod Anchors, Round Iron Chain, Washers Paints, Brass Fittings Oils, Mast Hoops Pitch, Shackles Tar, Hooks Blocks, Thimbles Bushes, Whaliog Gear Brushes, Tarpaulins Lamps, Cloths , Compasses, Tents Muntz Metal, Wire Eope Copper and other Nails, Charts Life Buoys, Flags -i. Cork Fenders, Bunting I'\ Composition Dnmpa, Steering Wheels v J Horse Slings, Oakum \ j Felt, Nautical Works And Goods of every class pertaining to tho iSh Chandlery BuHiness, together with the Sittings and LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, That USEFUL AND WELL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY- ■ BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER'CHRISTINA " COPPER FASTENED AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HTODBED AND IEN TONS OF CARGO. The attention of intending 'purchasers la partiou. larly called, not only to the extensive connection thla business has acquired through the number ol years it has been established, but also to the fivouraWa position of the premises, and the well-assorted fltook suitable for any market, which will be sold entirely WITHOUT RESERVE. E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31. 19 CASES .• CLOCKS J CLOCKS !! CLOCKS!!! Ex "Australia." THE subscribers will sell at the mart Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, An Tnvoice of CLOCKS—Cottage, Sharp Gothic, Levers, Round Top, small Gothic. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ~~~ WEDNESDAY, MAY 81. CUTTER ANNIE. '■ fFHE subscribers have received in •A- structioni to sell at their mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at VI o'clock, The Cutter ANNIE, 12 tons, with all her sails,, 1 spars, gear, anchors, and chains, boat-warpß, all recently overhauled and repaired. ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 30. "~"^~ ROSEWOOD "PIANOFORTE, c HOUSEHOLD~FURNITTTRE. t Nbxt St. Mafk's Church, Ebmuera. o- npHE Subscribeis have received ih *• ■JL sUuctions from Mr Phillipson (who has left " the Colony), to sell at his residence, lieuiuora, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, The Household Furniture, Excellent Bosewood Cottage Pianoforte, Arm Chair, Bprlng it seated Couch, Suite SBedroom Furniture Qa Cooking Stove, &c. t£fci SAMUEL COCHRANE fttfttty : Auctioneers;