Virtually repudiated—that is the system o* Christianity. The moral ethics that teach man it is h'B duty to right because it is "right in the sight of God." was subverted *b the baneful dogma that man should do right because it is profitable, and even this in a degree subordinate to the sweet will of the actor, for the moral conditions among men in *ne P rfsent state, the lecturer em phatically taught, eventuate in a perfect equality of conditions hereafter—the profane a nd profligate here, becoming equal partici pators in future blessedness with those whose jßortal career has been, as far as possible perhaps, in accordance with moral and spiritual claim?. And so, the prostitute mother, and the [lewd debauche were repre sented as waiting and watching in the glori fied state to fold to their glorified bosoms the offspring for whom they had n 0 sympathies in the state were alone parental instincts and emotions can exist; and, thenceforward, to commence and carry forward a structure for which they had laid n 0 foundation. These are a fragment only of the crude, imbecile mutterings that consti tuted the first of a series of similar mental vagaries, to which the public is to be treated. —I am, Ac.i J.B.

ANOTHER LITTLE JOB.

(lo the Editor of the Evening Stab). g IBi —Are the Government aware of the plans carried out by their subordinates in reference to the Auckland and Kaipara Railway ? If they are not it is quite time they made them selves acquainted with their proceedings. O'Neill's line, the beat and far the cheapest, has been laid aside, because it does not run through the property of a certain gentleman at M^unt Albert. Breen's line did touch upon his property, but then it had to run so far upon the New North Eoad that it had to be abandoned on this end, and now to quiet his importunity, and enhance the value of his property, they are surveying a line over the high slopes of Mount Albert, through a Bcoria and wretchedly hilly country, in pre ference to O'Neill's, which is over a clay and level country. Sir, let the Government see to this. Why should the country be put to this enormous expense for the sake of favour es? —Yours, etc., Settler.

CITY EAST REVISION.

A sittivc! of the Revision Court to-day, before H. 0. Lawlor Esq. Revising Officer, when the roll for City East was examined. With one or two exceptions, the whole of the names of those objected to were struck off, and a clean sweep was made of the rate payers list, no one appearing to raise his voice in its favor. City West will be taken to-morrow.

DINNER TO CAPTAIN EVANS

Captain" Evaxs, of the ship La Escocesa, yesterday evening had a very gratifying com pliment paid him by the saloon and second class passengers who cmc out in his splendid, vessel from Lfln^on. It was in the shape of a dinner, to which they invited him at the Army and Navy Hotel. About a dozen sat down, including the lady passengers. The dinner was of a recherche descrip tion, and. supplied in Mr Codling's best style. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent, and many cordial sentiments were reciprocated between the captain and his late passengers. The entertainment was fixed last night in consequence of several of the passengers leaving for tho South to-day. The following testimonial has been presented to Captain Evans, in commemoration of the Toyage from England :—

"Auckland, Few Zealand, May 16, 1876. —To Captain Evans, commander of the ship La Efcocesa : Dear Sir,^-It is with pleasure we take this opportunity of expres sing our admiration of the great ability dis played by yourself as captain of the La Escocesa, during her voyage from London to Auokland, which gave as ample opportunity of recording the careful judgment that was displayed by yourself and officers through out the voyage. "VYe are also desirous of expressing our satisfaction at the careful attention and patience shown to the sick, as well as your endeavours to smuse the pas sengers in general, thereby making a voyage of so long a period one of pleasure instead of discomfort. It is with feelings of regret we find the time has arrived for us to say fare well, but rest assured that our voyage in the La Escocesa, under your able command, will long be remembered by us, and in saying farewell accept our heartfelt thanks for the kindness we ba^e received whilst on the voyage to our new home. May health and happiness ever attend you and yours is the sincere wish oi your well-wishers, the under signed.- Lucy H. Lawrence, Alfred E.Par ker. J. Chandler and wife. Thos. Eastman, N. Walker, Ed. Harvey, W. Harvey.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From Our Own Correspondent. This day. Mining. The Connubia, Karaka, crushed four tons for 4ozs ldwfc, worth £3 4s per oz. The Perseverance, a portion of the old Missouri (Tararu). has 20ozs from 140 tons. The Kurunui Hill United Tribute of the Shotover crushed 22 tons for 17ozs Bdwts melted gold.

The Steamer Company. The new steamer company is likely to float.

RUSSELL.

% (Prom our own Correspondent). HF""^ This day

Departures—lona, for the North ; Ness, and Speedwell, for Auckland; whaleships Lagoda and James Arnold, for a cruise; California, for New Bedford..

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This,day The Union Beach has 1971bs of specimens on hand. In Heenan's claim excellent gold-yieldinpf stone is being obtained.

ALEXANDRA.

(From Our Own Correspondent). This day.

The Maori King.

Tawhiao with party still remain at Kai pina, Tawhiatekau not being able to travel. Tapihana did not leave for Kawhia yester day, as supposed. He returned here this morning.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Rowena left for Auckland at 10 p.m. yesterday. Passengers : Misses Sellars and Moller, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Bush and four children, Messrs. Edgcumbe, W. Kelly, P. F. M. Burrows, Martin, E. J, Wood, Campbell, Jenkins, and Bush.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. New Zealand Times.—Lydia Howarde

Troupe

It is reported about town that the New Zealand Times is getting along vecy well, financially, just now. It is evidently not half the Government organ that the Argus is.

Mr Shepperson, manager of the Lydia "Howarde Troupe, has experiencedl some difficulty with a aectionjof the Press' Here aa W Nftple*, Qao Mt&r&cy gen.tkra»R,iflk§owas<si

Shepperson refused to recognise his organ, by giving it all the job printing and the lion's share of the advertising, threatened, in his capacity as correspondent of Southern papers, to prejudice journalism in advance against the Troupe. Mr Shepperson has surveyed the threai; and does not look at all down hearted.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency]. This day.

The Waste Lands Board

The Waste Lands Board has passed a reso lution denying the allegation made by the Superintendent that they had been in fluenced by the Colonial Government ; and has requested the Chief Commissioner to ask the Superintendent, what authority he had for making such a statement.

NAPIER,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Three Commissioners.

The three Commissioners arrived and re ceived what information was required from Mr Ormond. The press expresses its opinion that the Government could have obtained all the information it required from the Super intendent without puttiDg the country to the expense of such a Commission farce.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Nautical Inquiries. The Customs authorities have determined to hold enquiries into the Joss of the Egmont on Patea Bay, 'and the collision between the steamer Tni and schooner Sarah and Mary, off Cape Campbell, but in which the damage was trifling.

Accident to the Phoebe

The PhcoVie, which was to sail North at noon, doesn't Irave till to-right, owing to an acident. The Edwin Bassett, collier, moored close to her. carried away her fore yard and part of the standing rigging of fore mast.

Street Tramway. Owing to some olvjpction having been raised by tho Minister for Public Works, the proposed strret tramway cannot be proceeded with at present.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

The land sales continue to be very heavy. The amount received by the Waste Lands Board yesterday was £15,40 G.

Australian Cablegrams.

THE TORRES STRAITS MAIL,

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO

Sydney, May 17. The Torres Straits mail arrived yesterday" Shoobertan old colonist dead. Sailed : Hero.

THE THEATRE

Tun announcement that thi ftwourtte actress, Miss Carry George was to receive her complimentary bene fit last ovening had tho effect of filling the Prince of Wales Thpatre. Amonpladies and gentlemen present, was Hib Honor Pir Georjre Gey, and other pcrpons of rank and eminence. Tho drama selected for the occasion wan the famous one of Leah, the Forsaken, rendered so extremely popular some years ago. by Miss Bateman Tho heroine, the loading and almost the only striking charaotfr of the play, ■was repre sented'^ Miss Carry Qi'ome in that peculiarly life like and tragic manner which only tho truo, natural geniug can imitatn and faithfully represent. The . passiorate declaration!*, the opposite psssions of love ard hate were real in the person nf Mis Carry Gooree. Mr Lawrence, ns Kudolph, *he nexf, character of itn portanco, was also delineated with fidelity and finished excellence Miss Lizzie Morgan wns "Anna,"sndat the c'o?o of her perform fin cc w.is honored with the approbation of the crowded audience. Mr CoHier ap peared as Nathan with much judgment. His sfrvle and rearing harmonised well with the apostate and perfidious Kuthan Mr Charles Searle was the Father Lprenz of the piece, and although his duties w«re romparatively light, those duties were ably performed. The remaining characters were sustained with ad mirable ability, by Messrs Sweeney, Inglis. Burton, Alexander and Williams. Ili^ curse of Leih, vas pronounced by Miss Carry George, with a vehemence and power that has not been equalled in this city, and at the close of thfl curse-act, brouaht about the lady a shower of bouquets. The "Area Belle," apretty anil amusiog farce, brought the evening to a close, and I ho present theatrical .»'.s»ion to an end ROYAL MARIONETTES. A considerable number of citizens visited the levee of the Royal Marionettes in the City Hal last evfning, who by their extraordinary per'ormances won the plaudit' of the auditory. The representa tions were fimilar to those of previona evenines, consisting of the Christys. the Fantoccini, the Pantomime, and the spUndid tran'foimition scne The scenery of what may be appropriate^ termed the Marionette theatre, is very beautiful, and forms not the least of the attractions of tLh innocent and amusinfr public entertainme't. SIR HENRY H WFLOCK LODGE. A vocal and intellectual entertainment was given last evening in the TCdwaTlPB-street, schoot-room in aid of tho piatio fnrd. * The proceedings were varied and pleasant, including song, music, and recitation by ladies and gentlemen, mo3tly members of this old established lodge.

Inquest on the Late Fire

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Greyhound Hotel, before Dr Philson, and a jury of •whom Mr George Kirton was chosen foreman, to enquire into the circumstances of the recent fire in Queen-street.

After the scene of the tire had been viewed by the jury, the following evidence was taken :—

Constable Thomas Collia was sworn, and deposed, I was on duty in Queen-street on the nigbtof the9th mat., and when passing the shop of Mr Messenger at a quarter past two, my attention was drawn to a strong smell of burning timber. I put my hands on the shutters, and forced them open, when I ob served flames in the interior. I could not say how far it extended back. I at once called the constable of the next beat, with whose assistance I endeavoured to force open the front door, but failing I sent them to ring the fire-bells. Immediately after, Mr Wills and Mr Luckie came up. Fe had passed the shop twenty minutes previously, but" had observed no signs of fire. The flames were, to all appearance, confined to Messenger's shop. It was a clear, moon light night; There was not a breath of wind.

William Wills was sworn, and deposed : I am the sub-editor of the Southern Cross, newspaper, and reside at Newton. I remem ber the morning of the lObh instant, when I left the office' in company with Mr Luckie, the editor.'• While. proceeding up Queen streefc together, and when passing the en trance Lendrum's stables, I heard the con stable's whistle, but we continued walking. j When opposite the "Onion B»nk, I saw the constable leaving the footb, and crossing Queen-street towards us. When about half way across the street,, he called out "Fire, fire, run and ring the bell," or words to that effect, and called on Mr Luckie to come to the rear of the premises, which he did. We went up Victoria-street and got and entrance through from Lorne streefc. At that time no fire had burst through any part of the building to the out side, but there was a great deal of smoke, and light was seen shining under the back door of Mr Syms' shop, which was next to Messenger's on the north _ side. The fire seemed to be in Syms' premises at some dis tanco from the doorway. It was then ex tending to a lean-to at the back of Messen ger's shop. There seemed to be.a large number of bottleg bursting from the excessive in the shed. 1 bent my head down to listen, but conld not hear any'fluid issuing from the bottles. Up to this time no firebells had rung. To Mr Pardy : To the best of my belief the fire originated in Syma. There were four shops on fire at the time. _, We made no opening, as the Fire Brigade had noE arrived. Examination continued : There was no smell oi kerosjno> or any fatty finbataxiee

coming from the fire, nor were there any in habitants in the buildings. Mr Luckie and I knocked at each of the doors all the way up.

Richard Messenger, fruiterer, deposed, I reside in the North road, Newton. I re member the block buildings which were burnt down, -one of which I occupied for some time. My shop was situated between that of Mr Welsman and Mr Syms. 1 remember the morning on which the fire occurred. I had let the shop the day previous to Mr Williams, fancy goods man, and removed my own business to a shop opposite. 1^ had taken out of the shop the day previous, and had it cleared aDd scrubbed. There was nothing in the lean-to at the back, and I had no light there [on Tuesday. There Lad not been any gas lit. The partition between Mr Syms' and my shop consisted of an incn board, with canvas on either side. The doors were ajl locked, and the windows were nailed down. I left all the fittings in the shop, for which the incoming tenant was to pay £10. My properly waß not insured in any manner. The shop was leased by him at £2 per week. Ho sub let the shop at the same rental. I had no other interest in that block.

To a juror : I had nailed down the windows to prevent my son sleeping in the place. My son had run away from home and left me for a week, Mr J. M. Syms being sworn, deposed : I am a haircutter, and reside in Grey-street, I occupied a shop in the block of buildings in Queen-street, situated between that of Messenger's and Bennett's. I had occupied the shop for about two months. I was em ployed in the shop on the Tuesday, and left it at 8 p.m., but came back at 10 p.m. to get my satchel and several other articles which I recuiired. I did not go right into the premises". There was no appearance of fire whatever. 1 did not sell tobacco or matches, and only had one box of matches on the premises, which I purchased that morning from Close Bros. Several days previous to the fire I washed out three bottles, which were the only ones I had washed lately. I was in sured in the National Insurance Company for £100, and estimate my loss &i £154. I fastened up the doors securely before leaving on the night previous to the occurrence of the fire. I have no idea whatever of the cause of the fire. I had no goods in the shed at the back of the premises. 1 am quite certain that I turned oub seven gas burners before leaving. There was no kerosiue or candles on the premises. This closed the evidence, but the juiy ex pressed a desire to hear the son of Mr Mes senger, who was accordingly sent for. Joseph Arthur Messenger, sworn, d< posed : I remember the night of the (ire, when my father's shop was burnt. I went home at a quarter to ten, and remained at home all night. I left the old shop about half-paßt four on the Tuesday afternoon, and have not been in since.

By a|(juror : The windows were' all nailed down when the fire occurred. There was a pane of glass broken, but no person could get through. While he was away from home 1 slept at the wood-wharf. I never slept in the thop with other boys. The jury, after a short consultation re turned the following verdict: "We find that the firo originated on the premises lately oc cupied by Messrs Messenger and Syrus, but from what cause there was no evidence to show."

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 Sa j sellers, £17 7s 6d. Colonial Bank -buyers, 31s. South British Insurance, 55s ; buyers, 545; sellers, 55a. Standard, do.—buyers, 11s. 6d. Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £10 ss. Loan and Mercantile Co., 355. Caledonian—Sellers, 17s od. City of London - Sellers, 21s. Kara.Dgahake—Sellers, 4s. Curo—Bnyer 53 ; Sellora, fla Union Beach —Sellers, 77a fid. Tokatea, 9a 01, Buyers, 9t ; sellers, 10a. Royal Oak-Sellers, 6s. Bismarck— Sellers, 7s. Tairua—Buyers, 9s Gd. Ajax—Buyers, 4s ; sellers, ss. Welcome—Sellers, 2s 3d. Joseph .Newman, Chairman.

IHE EVBKIHO STAB, TUESDAY, MAY 16, l$?&



The bridge over the River Molynenx, in Otago, will probably be finished in June. The span will be 174 feet, with an approach of 45 in length at each end. There will be four 'piers of massive stone work, and the total cost of the structure will be about £6.000.



The meeting of Improvement Commi g sioners which was to have been held to-day, collapsed for want of a quorum. Only the Mayor and Mr Prime presented themselves. A B C D E F at the City Hall. A Beautiful, C leanly, D urable, Econo mical Floorcloth.



Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, has now been proved by the severest tests to be the best covering for floors of dining-rooms, halls, offices, &c, it lies more solid, is warmer to the feet, much less noisy, retains its pat tern longer, and is far more durable than oil cloth. By the " Dilpussund " Holloway and G-arlick have received their fourth large ship ment— six new handsome designs never seen in the Colonies before ; also, a lot of Tap. Bussel Carpets at 3s 4d, 3s 9d, 33 lid, the very cheapest in Auckland j Door Mats from Is lid each. They've on view Furniture of all kinds, Bedding, their own make, good and cheap ; 100 Hearth Bugs from 5s lid to 18s 6d, decided bargains ; Toilet Glasses and Chairs, Dining and Drawing Room Suites, &c, &c. Goods delivered Free to any part of the city. Cash buyers call at Holloway and Garlick's, who offer you excellent value. Go and test them.—City Hall, Queen -street gJThe schooner Chsrybrils left for rhe Islands, and the Prince Alfred for Kaipara.



A "RESPECTABLE Person pro . ceeding to Sydney would give her services to any Lady requiring them in return for Advertiser's pissnge—Address BA. Star office. ANTED, a Third Cook—Apply Chief Steward on board ss. Taranalii at Onehunga. 117 ANTED, a good General Servant. * * Waßhing given out; references required.— Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, a good General Servant. Mrg Waymouth, Scarborough Terrace, ParnelK WANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; also a Housemaid. —Mrs Cosgrave, Mount Eden. W~ ANTED, Firewood Boats to bring (on freight), 200 tons of Wood to the North Shore.—Oliver Mays. HOEYER may find a Small Bag, with a piece of Crochet inside, belonging to a little school girl, between the top and bottom of Franklin-street, on leaving it at Mrs Hammond's Ponsonby Seminary, will greatly oblige a little girl. WANTED, a young person to assist in house work ; one accustomed to children preferred —For address, apply at this office WANTED, by a respectable middle aged person, a situation as Nurse and Needlewoman, or Housemaid.—Addreea TJT, at this office. ANTED, a Photographer for a Provincial Town; none but a first-class hand ne«d apply.—Address, enclosing sample" of work, copies of testimonials, and sa!aiy expected, to A ,8., office of this paper. WANTED, a Female Servant; references required.—Mrs Tole, College street, Ponsonby. ■ -. ANTED, a Professional Man Cook. —Apply Waitemata Hotel. ANTED to SELL, a Spring cart, Horae and Harness, in good working order, for cash, £25'; a week's trial given—Apply W. L. Roth, Cheap Beddtn? and Furniture Warehonse,



WANTED, a good Housemaid witl references.—Mra Walker's Grocery Store Phortlard-atreat WANTED KNOWN, on next, and every Saturday, from 4 till 10, th< Auckland Turkish Baths will bo open at 2s each til further notice. ANTBD Known, That E. Can offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street ant Breakwater Road. ANTED KNOWN, that John " Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds oi Timber, Posts, Rails, Paiings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED KNOWN, L R. Green * * is prepwed to supply all lands of Coniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green heuse Plants. Fruit Trees, &fi , Ac.,-at Sonfield View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders loft with the Market Inspector will promptly atttndefl to. a^OTe!) known that J.MORRTSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. A JN T E D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is RFMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Biph-street. Only the holiest clas3 machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gnnges repaired, tested, and adjusted. 4NTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Mnsrfield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sowing Machines in the pio vinco. All work guaranteed ofC'best materials anO quality and lowest remnnerntive'-eharge. Tl7~ ANTED, a steady industrious V * 7nan as <"Vrfer for a team of hors.s.—F. G. Cla- ton, Newmai het WANTED, a smart Boy to run errands, and make himself gf n< mlly useful. Apr.iv nf. (bin oliw>. A T B D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridlon, &c., to know that the uncl»rpigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is Belling at Ms. each, complete with mounts ; Bridles, 6fl. Od. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All othor goods proportionately cheap, Save the Impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Mann artiircr. Oueen-strpot. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with clinpatch, and at astonishing low prices :—Ship Dumps, In <$ If); Rudder Binds. Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is fid $ Ibj Iron Castings, Sash "Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars lGs ® c-,vt; Sbip Caßiiiij_'H of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Mefalß. all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry, Highest prico given for old Iron and Brass. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, TTpholste,'er, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a lar«e arid well-assorted stock cf English and American Chairs, which ho is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4a Cd, fis, and 6s ; warwinted to give satisfaction or the money returned, fc**" Note the address :—The Cheat) Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Esfahluhment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-street. \jSTANTED KNOWN, that D. Tt GOLDTB is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber trnd other Building Materials, including Rashes, "Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks. Po*t°, Rails. Hardwood Felloi s, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. W~~ ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can havo the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Murlc and other Binding done in best RtyIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Beok Manufacturer, noxt door to the Evening Star Office, Wyndham- Btrent. TTAEBOUR BOARD ELECTION. TO MR. H. S, MEYERS,— Dkar Sir,—We, (he undersigned ratepayers to tho Harbour Board feel inur:h pleasure in requesting you to allow yourself to bo nominated as a Candidate to fill the vacancy cau«ed by the retirement of J. S. Macfarlanp. Esq., and, in tha event of 3'our consent ing, wo pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. We arc, Dear Sir, Yours faithfully, B. Tonks and Co J S Macfarlano Malcolm Niccol Stewart and Anderson Arnold, Hines and Co Lewis Brothers James Harris J. Cosscravo and Co Holland and Butler Homy Oilfillan Cotipland and Co B. and H Isaacs Jakins and Willcox Brown, Barrett and Co Ohamptaloup and Coorcr Thomas Macky J, C. Morria R. Messenger A. H. DietlnOm M. Moutaxue Thomas Hancock John Buchanan Heinrlch Kohn N. A. Close Rarnett and Levy E. Ellingham John Reid L D. Nathan and Co. Joßeph Craig Malcolm Niccoll M. Lrvv and Co Girrett Brothers F. Htnvin and Brother Chinas ATarks J B, Francis French and Co. G. Itoldship J. McLaughlin F. Winter Ballin Brothers David Evitt Shirley W. Hill Walter Graham Henry Elliot David Tiloom Ballantlue and Cammell J. P. King Jas. Cutler (i. H. Layers David (ioldio T. Phillipps J Kennedy J. Alexander Krummer and Co Hill and Foj ton J. A. Barbpr R. Whitson and Sons James Rush A. Dornwell W. S Hughes A. De Korc Samuel McCoskie Robert Milleir David Water John Henderson Thos. Keightley George Reeve Wm. Anderson B. Pillinger Grant and Morton Anderson and Co W. F. Wheeler Jas. Fletcher M. F. Ramsay H. D. Rolph and Co F. H. Lewisson John Kobinson Owen McGinn J. Duff J. Hash tt Robert Lnsk Samupl Jaggar. John Mynott J. > eering G. P. Davy W. Farquhar M Grace H. Ogle T. Howell Fisher and Co J Kinney George Watts John Syms W. McCraoier Watson and Murray W Tate T. AValker John Muir M. Murphy William Marks George Elliott Harry Canham Alex. Mcllroy Franz Scherff Auckland, May 5,1876. MESSRS. B. TONKS AND CO., J. 8. M cfarlane, and other Gentlemen sign ing the Requisition. Gbntlemrn, —I have much pleasure in complyiog with your request, and if elected will use my best efforts to further the interests of the Harbour Board. Yours faithfully, H. S. MEYERS. Auckland, May 5,1876. TO THE ELECTOES OF MEMBERS FOR THE HARBOUR BOARD. Gentlemen,—l have the honour to announce that lam a Candidate for a Seat at tho Barbour Board, vacated by John Sangster Mac'arlane, Esq. JAMES ANSENNE. Auckland, May 8,1876. TT'OUND, on the 12 th instant, in X Queen-street, a Black and Tan Toy Terrier Dog. For address apply at this office. jgT 3 E WAR TX LOST, a Black Retriever Dog; answers to the name of "Shot." —Anyone returning him to Mr Samuel Morrin will receive the above reward. May 16, 1876. LOST. —If the gentleman who took a Church Service and Walking Stick from the Scotia Hotel, on the evening of the 6th Instant, will return' tho game to the Scotia' Hotel, ho will much oblige the victim of his kleptomania. 58. REWARD. — Lost, a Green Canary—Finder will receive above reward on returning Barae to J. Abbot, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streets. TO LET, with immediate possession, at' Remuera, a good 6-roomed Residence, a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Station.— ■*.ppiy to J. M. Lennox, Queen-street; or to Mr James Rutherford, Bemuera, MHO LET, that commodious Shop X lately occupied by Cook tnd Clayton.—Apply to Jas. Cook, on the premises. 0. LET, Front Sittingroom and Bedroom, with or without board. Terms mod rate.—Apply second house on left-hand side going up Co'lege Hill. I^ORSALK, two Four-roomed Cot tages, only £180.— J. Davies, Junction Store, Karangahape Road. OR SALE, a Hansom Cab and lumens.—Apply to JP, WljenHjr, Dsrtuim*



ELECTORAL DISTRICT OP AUCK LAND CITY WEST. ■Notice is hereby gfren that a Court will bs held a the Supreme Court Buildings. Auckland, on IHURS DAY, the 18th day of May, 1876, at 10 o'clock in thi foreuoon, to Revise the List of Electors' for tu< Electoral District of Auckland City West. The business to be transacted thereat will be th< admission of new claims to be placed on the Electo ral Roll of the district, hearing objections, anc striking ont the name! of porsons proved to be de«d and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall be iusuflicient in law to entitle them tc H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supremo Court Bui'diDga. Auckland, Ist May, 1876. A L E2L&NDO., the Jeweller respectfully invitts all to INSPECT ana HEAE HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not been seen before in tho Colonies. A LEj2£ARTD!EiII> *hQ Jeweller, has on view, and for ealo, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tunes. A LEXA2TDEI&, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Mußical Box—withj changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. AUCKLAND ATHEN.EUM AND MASONIC HALL. AH interested in the establishment of the above Institutions, who may be willing lo join as Annnal Subscribing Members, at an estimated subscription of One Guinea per annum, are requested to gend their nanifß and addresses to Captain Burton, at the office of J£r W, J. Cawkivell, Vulcan Lane. EOYAL BLACK PRECEPTORY, NO. 149, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Pre c ptory will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, in tho Protoßtant Hall, Newton, at 8 sharp Visiting Brethren are invited to'attend. By order of the W.M. JtJEW T\RESS TUTATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DEESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COMPHISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &c, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted aa decidedly tho Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under valuo, 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. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS ! Cheap Tweeds for Boys' wear. REAL MOSGIEL] TWEEDS, 3s lid PER YARD. H. ATKINS. MILNE AND QHOYCE, LiTELy Tbadins under the Title ov M. & C. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OP AUTUMN" AND WINTER GOODS, IN ALL THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES FROM TIIB London, Paeis, and Vienna Makkkts. The following are a few specialities :— NEW PARIS MILLINERY. STRAW and FELT HATS FEATHERS, Flowers, Torquolse, Satins, &c. JACKETS in Real Sealskin JACKETS, in Imitation Sealskin, Velvet, Mate lasse. Cloth, &c. MANTLES, Cuirasse and Tabliers WATERPROOFS, in Ladies' Child's, and Maids'; SHAWLS, Hyde Parks, Palliums SKIRTS, in Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, &o. COSTUMES, in Ladies' and Childrens' SILKS, Black ana Colored DRESS GOODS, a large variety, in all the neweßt styles and shades * BALL DRESSES ready made FURS and Fur Trimmings FRINGES and Trimmings for Dresses, Mantle's, &c. *■;? WOOL GOODS, large variety UNDERCLOTHING, Baby Linen, &c. CORSETS, in Ladies' and Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. UMBRELLAS, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. , BLANKETS, White and Coloured RUGS, Flannels. Quilts, Calicoes, Shhtingg, &c. JACKETS and MANTLE CLOTHS, in Satarra, Beaver, Deerskin, Lambskin, Waterproof Tweed, &c. SHIRTS, in White and Crimean; Undershirts, " Ties, Collarß, Braces, &o. Wedding and Mourning Orders prmnptly executed. MILNE AND CHOYCE, ••■■■■ (Lately trading as M. and C. Milne), ' c CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 85$ * 224, Quoen^otreetj AttsfcWnc),



r\ I T V HALL. -3?" REMEMBER LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS i TO-NIGHT, POSITIVELY LABT NIGHT BUT THREE OF J THE WONDERFUL EXHIBITION! ! ! 8 ■ CLOSES ON SATURDAY— c THE ROYAL MARIONETTES!! GRAND CHANGE IST THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS. a NEWSON3S! NEW JOKES! Followed by THE ITALIAN FANTOCCINI! Title whole concluding with the Glorious Pantornim«, LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD! With all its Gorgeous Scenery. i FRIDAY EVENING, May 19. m- the royal^Trionettes ! -m VICE-REGAL COMMAND NIGHT!!! Under the Patronrge and in tbe Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, the Most Noble the, Marquis op Nokmanby, 1 the Marchioness of Normani1.?, i and Suite. 1 PRICES OF ADMISSION :-Front Seats, 4s (to be secured at Turrell's Music Warehouse); Second Seats, 3s; Back Seats, 2s. LAST MID- DA V PERFORMANCE : On SATURDAY NEXT, at 2.80. WONDER AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS!!! THE FEMALE PEDESTEIENNE OF THE WORLD !!! QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. MRS. WILTSHIRE is baoked in a sum of £20 to walk One Mile in 7 mm. 30 sec., on Wednesday, 24th May, at 12 noon, or immediately after arrival »f the 12 o'clock train. And on the pame day and place she ' is backed, in a sum of £30, to walk Two Miles in 16 mm 30 sec, to come off after the second race, about 230 p.m. Distance and all arrangements to be made by Mr. Alfred Kino, who will act as Judge and Umpire on the oscasion. Mrs. Wiltshire can be backed in any sum up to £50 to walk airainst any person in the Province of Auckland on the above occasion. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. JAMES A. BROWN, Manager. A~ GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, IN AID GF THE FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVE MENT OF THE WKRT END CRICKF.T GROUND, Will be given in the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY EVENING, May 26. admission^one shilling. TW" 0 T I C I. I will not be responsible for Debts contracted by anyone in my name, JOHN B. WHITE. IN comfortable Board and Residence, a respectable young man. No children Terms Inclusive, £1 per week.—Enquire of Mr Wilson. Baker, Grey-street. FOUK or Five Young Men can be accommodated with comfortable .Board and Lodgings. Terms moderate—Mrs McDonald, Albert Villa, Albert-street, next to GledbAll's Ginger Beer WorKg. DLEASE TAKE A NOTE OP THIS JOHN SMITH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET, Wlshes;the Public to know that he intends j CLEARING his Present STOCK at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, To make way for Large Shipments of WINTER GOODS, now in course of transit||from the U t B O P E A N MARKET [S. He farther begs to inform [his friends that they would do well" to talcej advantage of the present ENORMOUS) ' ADVANTAGES ofiered by the Purchase of the-Goods referred to. J. S. would be glad to Bend or give; Patterns to any person, so that they may be perfectly sat sfied thatgthe Goods are offered at a ■• TEEMI|NDOUS SACRIFICE! He would addgthat he has been very fortunate in|the Purchase of his WINTER STOCK, which he will shortly] OFFER atj PRICE 3 UNHEARD OgF IN AUCKLAND JOHN SMITH,' QUEEN-STREET (Nest to United' Service Hotel), HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. Auckland Branch; No. 81. A Special Meeting will take place TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7 ©"clook, in St. Patrick's Hall, for the purpose of Electing a Trustee M. CONNOLLY, - "Secretary. AFEHUNGA COACHES. WILLIAM WHITE begs sincerely to lhank his numerous patrons that for the last fourteen years have supported him on the road, and takes thin ' opportunity <o inform his friends an<i the publlo that he has ceased to have any business relations with Mr Codlin. Leave Auckland— Leave Onehunga— 2 pm : 9.45 am 6 pm 4 pm MR. ALBERT WAUKEB^PIeww



PA P i BUB A Tenders s>re required for } c tlvrfUrp pppnfrr-ra Church labour only. Atpiv to t' c CliurchwDtfleriß. gHOOTING SEASON, 1876. E. POBTKR & CO. LICENSED DEALERS UNDER THE ARMS ACT, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of DOUBLE and SINGLE- BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Do do do Breech do do Curtis and Parley's, and Hall's "porting Powders Eley's Central-fire Peronss'on Claps Do Pin and Central-flre Cartridge Cases Do Clumicnlly prepared Gnn Wads Walker, Parker and Co's Patent Shot, in 101b and 28'b 1-agß Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges] Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUE&N AND HIGH-STREETS, Auckland, N.Z. JUST ARRIVED, from Sydney, and for Sale by the Subscriber, deliverable either in pne'iunea or Auckland :— SOO bfgs Coarse and Fine BONFDUST. A flrst c.ass article. Cheap for Cash. May 10,1878. W. EATON. "PLEOTION OP COUNCILLOR. City Council Officen, Auckland, May 12,1876. Tn pursuance of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1867." and the amendment Acts thereof, I, Benjamin Tonks, Mayor and Returning OftWr of the City of Auckland, do hereby trive notice that an Election will beheld on THURSDAY, tbe Ist day of June next, for the return of a Qualified Person to act as a Councillor of the City of Auckland, vice Mr William Buchanan resigned. Candidates will be required to be Nominated before SATURDAY, the 20th instant, and any person desir ous of Nominating a Candidate shall deliver to me at this Office, before & p.m. on the day next preceding the Nomination Day, a Nomina'ion Paper signed by not less than three persons duly qualified to vote at tbe said Election, and also by the person named therein as a Candidate. Nomination Papers can be procured on application to the Town Clerk. B. TOWKS, Mayor and Keturning: Officer. TO COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. Persons desirous of obtainingl a Supply of COPPER COINAGE are requested to call at the Evening Star Office. pART gINGTNG /~ILASS. MR. J. BROWN begs to notify that the New Quarter of his Pftiging Classes will commence at his Musical Warehonp.e, Oueen-street, on MONDAY Evening next, at 8 o'clock During this Quarter easy selections from Oratorios, Anthems, and Part Songs will he practised. Terms:— 6s per Quarter, in advance. "DLEASANT Board and Residence J- for one or two respectable young men, at Mrg Boee's, opposite the Star Hotel, Newton. Terms, £1 per week. No children, - TVTOTICE — Pictures left to be framed -L not claimed before Saturday, the 20th, will be SOLD.- Alfred Mitchell, Pitt-street. L___ QITY COUNCIL ELECTION. I beg to announce myself a Candidate for the City Council for the Seat vacated by W. Buchanan, Esq. D. GOLDIE. B. TONKS.] R. 0. CARE. MONDAY, MAY 22. B. TONKS AND GO. WILL sell by auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, May 22nd at 11 o'clock. Two FREEHOLD HOUSES, of 4 rooms each, tirea all through, and well-finished inside, about 150 feet off Victoria-street, in Chapel-Btreet, to be sold separately. The Property, being in the heart of the city, can always lft well. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect the Property from 3 o'clock to 5 o'clock after noon. Terms—J Cash, £25 at 6 months, £25 at 12 months. Balance may remain for one year er more as may be agreed upon. . ' " This Property must be sold, as the owner is leaving the Colony. TO-MORROW, 1 O'CLOCK. DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., UNDER WRIT FL FA. It. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at the pre mises of Mr William Lgckhurt Devonport, " Shore, at 1 o'clock, under writ FI. FA., Household Furniture and Effects Epg THURSDAY, MAY 25, NOON. FREEHOLD PEOPEETIES. SHOP AND BAKEHOUSE, COTTAGES, &c, BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE MR. MARCH. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from: the Trustees of the late Mr March, to sell by auction, at his mart, Queen street, on Thurs day, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, KARaNGAHVPE 'ROAD.—That well-built Baker's Shop and Residence, together with the large free hold allotment on'which it is built, now. in the - occupation of Mr Phillips There is also a good Bakehouse and Oven in first-class condition. EAST-STREET,—One Double Cottage and three Single Cot'ages. with the freehold allotments on which they are built. Further particulars can be obtained- from the. Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MAY 19. ...'.•.•, a HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, fto. subscriber will sell at the mart, *■ Fort-street, on Friday next, 19lh inttant, a| 11 o'clock, An Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, etc, eto. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS", [ESTABLISHED 1857.] MESSRS. WILLIAMS AND CO., ... SHIP CHANDLERS, Have instructed E. & H. ISAACS to sell, by public auction, at a future date, of which due ■-•■'■ aotice will be given, THE WHOLE OF THEIR EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK-IN-TRADE OF SHIP CHANDLERY, &a, FITTINGS AND LEASE OF PREMISES; ALSO, THAT-USE FUL AMD WBLL-KNOWN STAUNCHLY BUILT TRADING-SCHOONER .'CHEI^TIN\,'1 COPPER FASTENED ( AND BOTTOMED, CAPABLE OF CARRYING ONE HUNDRED AND TEN TONS OF CARGO. ■ c ■ ' The attention of intending purchasers is particu larly called, no^only to the extensive connection this business has acquired through the number of years it has been established, but also to the favourable position of the premises, and the well-assorted stock, suitable for any market. $„ &H. ISAACS, ■