which reflected credit on the menu of host fScs After dinner the company ad- Sod to one of the large rooms 1 lln Mrifor J>crrom took the chair, li Tolnntcer .Bowden the vice-chair. The health of Tier Majesty the Queen jiving been proposed by Major Derrom, .'l loyally honoured, he next proposed the "Health of Volunteer Bowdon, winner of ihp District Champion Belt." expressing a hone that he would be long spared to wear the distinction which lie had so meritor lOlThe toast was duly honoured with " He's n Jolly Good Fellow."_ Volunteer Bowden m response, thanKeci his brother volunteers for the kind recep tion which they had given to the toast, and said he would never have curried off the belt tat for the chcerim' encouragement and aid which he ha' 3 received from his comrades. He had thought of giving up competing, and hod no hope of winning the belt, but had been stimulated to persevere by that encouragement. He did not so much value the beltlor its mere intrinsic value as for the honour conferred on ths company to which lie belonged. When he first joined the Victoria Company, now eight years ago, there were very tew shots in it, " but at the present time it would have no difficulty in placing forty rvood shots on a range. He would not say that he felt proud of his own achievement in winning the belt, but he did feel proul of the Company, a member of which had carried off the belt the previous year. He only hoped that some better shot than him self would win the belt next year. (Cheers.) Several other toasts were proposed, and the company spent some time in con viviality, not, however, without taking ad vantage of the meeting to transact some business.

TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB.

THE SPORTS—THIS DAY.

(Under the Patronage of His. Worship the Mayoe).

Committee : W. Adam 3, j I. Duaue, It. Brennun, J. Edmonds, W. JKatterna. I E. Good, Chas. Sheppard. Starter: E. Nolan. | Judge: M. Gallagher. R_fbkees: W. Adams and Chaa. Sheppard. Handicappers : Messrs Ball, Duane, and Edmonds.

[PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.]

Ellerslie, 1.50 p.m. The attendance ia very poor. Tho sports •were commenced at half-past eleven, and resulted as under :— QUOITS.— Entries : G. Smith, Stir ling, J. Pryor, and D. Grubb. There were four competitors. Stirling (21) beat Pryor (14) Smith (2s) beat Grubb (13) Stirling (21) beat Smith (20) Maiden Race.—Entries: Ist. Heat—J. Davis, A. Adams, P. Purchase, J. Bull, H. Palmer, F. Ellis. 2nd Heat—R. Ellis, N. Whisker, J. Callagher, 11. Martin, B. Donolly, J. McGinley. FIRST HEAT. Davis and Bull were the only runners, and Davis beat Bull easily. SECOND HEAT. J. Callagher 1 J. McGinley 2 N. Whisker 3 Four ran. After one false start, they got off splendidly, and a magnificent race en sued, Callagher winning by a foot. FINAL HEAT. Callagher... 1 Davis 2 Bull 3 McGinley also ran. A splendid race, •which resulted in all but a dead heat. High Jump.—Entries : T. Jou«rhin, 4ft. 7in., Ist; R. Hume, 4ft. sin. 2nd; A. Good, 4ft. 3in., 3rd; D. Jones, 4ft. lin., 4th. These were the only competitors. POTATO RACE.—Entries : P. Birley, J. Edge, A. Hendry, R. Lupton, R. Hume, Result: 35 potatoes a yard apart. Edge, 1. Four ran. This was a most amusing race. 150 Yards Handicap.—Entries: Ist. Heat—E. McGinley, 2 yds ;T. Joughlin, 7 yds ; E. O'Hare, 8| yda ; P. Jones, 10 yds; R. Brennan, 10$ yds ; J. McGinley, 11 yds ; H. Palmer, 12_ yds ; E. Donovan, 13J yds. Second Heat : W. Mettam, 3 yds; J. Martin, 5£ yds : J. Brown, 8 yd» ; J. Cutler, 10 yds; T. Holly, 11 ydn; 3. Carpenter, 11 yds; W. Stirling, 15 yds ; J. Davis, 18 yds. Third Heat : R. Hutton, scratch; J. Callagher, 10 yds ; J. Bull, 10 yds; J. Renwick, 11 yds ; P. Purchase, 13 yd 3 ; F. Ellis, 14 yds , W. Katterns, 14 yds. i Renwick was backed to win £100 on this race. Result: FIRST HEAT. B, Brennan ••• 1 T. Joughin 2 E. McGinley 3 Fire ran. A good race. Won by two feet; a foot between second and third. SECOND HEAT. W. Mettam 1 J. Martin ... 2 J. Carpenter 3 Both first and second were put back a yard. After a close race, Mettam won by about 2ft l£yda between 2nd and 3rd. Holly broke down. THIRD HEAT. W. Katterns 1 J. Callagher 2 J. Renwick 3 Five ran. Katterns made the best of ms 14 yards, and was never caught, winning by fully 3 yards. FINAL HEAT. Mettam •• 1 Katterns .. 2 Joughin 3 Also ran, Brennan, Martin, and Cal lagher. They got off to a splendid start. Katterns kept his lead, and looked all over a winner for a long time; but Mettam, shooting out at the last, made what to the eyes of most people looked a dead heat. The decision of the judges was, however, in favour of Mettam. _ There is some grumb ling over the decision. Walking Race. —Entries: Jno. Hendry, scratch; R Ellis, 50 yds; E. Lowe, 60yds ; C. Collett, 80 yds; J. Bryan, 85 yds ; Jas. Hendry, 120 yda; A. Kelly, 125 yds; J. Edge, 135 yds; P. Birley, 140 yds ;J. O'Leary, 150 yds.

Result : Jno. Hendry 1 Lowe ... .•■• 2 , Ei^ht started. Brien came in second, but was disqualified for breaking. The race was merely a contest between Hendry and Brien, who kept close togeter through out Lowe was a considerable distance behind Hendry at the finish. In spite of his accidental break Brien walked with great gameness. . 200 Yards Handicap. —Entries: Ist Heat —E McGiuley, 4yds ;W. Mettam, 6yds ; R Hutton, scratch ; J. Cutler, 10yds ; J. Brown, 10yds; E. O'Hare, 11yds; P. Jones, 12yds; W. Stirling, 17yds Second Heat—J. Martin, 7yds; 1. Joughin, Byds; J. Bull, 13yds; J. Renwick, 13yds: R. Brennan, 14yds ; J. Callagher, 14yds; T. Holly, 14yds; P. Purchase, 15yes, _ .. T Hop, Step, and Jump.—Entries: J. Edge, A. Good, T. Joughin, A. Hendry, A. Kelly. FIRST HEAT. Mettam 1 McGinley 2 E. O'Hare 3 Four ran. Mettam took the lead, and won by 2yds; second and third close together. SECOND HEAT. Martin 1 Bull and Renwiek (dead hoat... 2 Four ran. Won by ljyds ; a dead heat between second and third. .-.?./ i Putting the Stone.—Entries: W. Stirling, A. Good, A. Kelly, R. Hume, J. Edmonds* A. Webb. • _■ One Mile RACE.*-Entrioß—J. Brown, scratch; E. McGinley, 20ydi{ A, Daly,

SO yds •N. Whisker, 30 yds ; A. Kelly, 40 vds;B. Donovan, 40 yds; P.- Birlcy, 46 yds : J. Davis, 45 yds ; J. Martin, 50 yds; k Luptoa, 50; J. Bull, 50 yds ;J. Red wick, fiO yds ; R. Brennan, 60 yds; John j Hendry, 60 yds ; B. Donolly, 05 yds; W. \ Sindon, 65 yds; J. Edgo, 70 yds; A. j Hendry, 70 yds: E. Ellis, 75; \j. Jouee, 80 yds. Vaulting with Polk — Entries —A. Kelly, R. Hume, T. Joughin, J. Edge. Hurdle Race. — Entries —R. Hutton, scratch ; E. McGinley, 9 yds ; J. Cutler, 11 yds ; W. Mettam, 16 y&H ; R. Martin, 18 yds ; E. O'Hare, 20 yds ; 11. Brennan, 24 yds; A. Kelly, 30 yds; E. Donovan, 30 yds ; W. Sindon, 35 yds.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"THE LADY OF LYONS." Lord Lytton's famous drair.a, " Tho Lady of Lyons,/ was produced to a rather thin house at the Thoatro Royal List night. Mi-s Jflrmin undertook tho part oC Paulino, nnr. played it very well, everything considered. At the close of the third act she rose to tho situation, and acted with tvae pathetic power, bringing down the house, which applmidod oirthusitist'crUy. and insisted on her •ovning before the certain, Mr Stce!e?s Claude Melnotto was rather a failure. Lord Lytton's creation 5.3 a til^iteri, hio-h-mmdeYl man, full o£ youthful enfhusi^m, moved by stron-:, pure affection —enthusiastic, but, with abilities equal to his ambition. It inflicts rather a rude shock, therefore, particularly to those who hays seen Walter Mont gomery in the part, to sec Cloude Steluotte pourtrayed aa n melodramatic ass. The rendering of the famous poetical picture commencing "A palace lifting to eternal sum mer," and Mie. other chavmiujr love, passages with which the play abounds fell painfully snort of what old pluy-KOcr.s look for in their favour ite hero. Mr Jack proved a capital Got. AJamas, and Mr Bin-ford was a passable Boausennt. Mr Emmet made quite a hit in the small part 01 Gaspard, and Mr O'Briou did well ac Gal via (a name which was shockingly mispronounced by many of tho performers who insisted upon calling the unhappy young man Gl&vGel. Miss Raymond and Miss <<t,. I:>a represented Mdine. Deschappellea and the Widow Melnotte satis factorily-

TO-NIGHT.—BEET HARTK'R PLAY. The new and sensational American dra^nn, entitled " Mliss," will bo produced for trie first time on any stupe, with Miss Firmin in the titio role, and Mr Jack aa Yuba Bill, tho stage coach driver, a character vvell-knowi) to travellers In America. Tho "stars" will bo supported by the full strength of the company, acd wo understand that now scenery h;s eperially bnen painted for tho occasion. ll' the synopsis is to be behoved the drama must be full of intensely exciting situations, and will keep tho nerves ot tho audience highly strung. In the third act there will be a great sensation, which must bo or n somewhat startling nature, us persons present are requested in the bills to keep thok- iy.ia.ts and not to bo alarmed. During the evening MlB3 F:rmin will sing several incidental Bongs spe cially written for tho piece. We hope thoro will bo a crowded house. The enterprise of tho management deserves h*nrty encourafremont. Few people have any idea how much labour putting up new plays so constantly entails.

ARRIVAL OF SIR JOHN COODE.

This gentleman reached this city last even ing from the Thames by the Hinemoa, ac companied by his sou and Mr Blackett, Civil Engineer. In their passage from Wellington, Sir John has taken opportunities of inspecting the harbours along rhe coast, and before he leaves the colony will report upon the works now in progress, for tho bene fit of the several Harbour Boards. It is not certain whether t-ir John Coode will ex amine the Auckland Harbour, as the Board have not made any requisition to Govern ment respecting it. It is to bo hoped, how ever, that the Harbour Board will take action in the matter, and have the benefit of Sir John's observations and experience, be fore he and his son leave this city by the mail steamer on Tuesday.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

" HASTINGS, this day. The renowned native chief Hapuku died this morning.

WELLINGTON, Thursday night. CHEAP TELEGRAMS.

The Government contemplate the intro duction of a system of "deferred" telegrams at cheap rates. The tariff will probably be at the rate of 10 words for 6d, or just half the ordinary rates. These messages will be sent by telegram to the postal town of the district to which they are directed. They will then be stamped, and handed over to the post-office for distribution by the letter carriei at the next delivery. On such messages there will be an extra charge of Id for postage. This system, if introduced, will be of immense value to the commercial community. GOVERNMENT FINANCE.

The " Post" says that after the close of the present financial year the Government propose to charge the whole cost of the administration upon the ordinary revenue of the colony. Hitherto the cost of tho Agent-General's Department has been par tially defrayed from loans, on the principle that a great portion of the work ot the Department was connected with the raising of loans. At the opening of Parliament the Colonial Treasurer wiJl be able to shew a satisfactory balanco-shect, with, probably, surplus of income over expenditure, owing to a considerable increase in various sources ot revenue. -At the close of laat seaeion there was a deficiency of £138,000, with which the newly-formed Government had to grapple. Major Atkinson attempted to prove that the deficiency was at least £250,009, but subsequent events proved Sir George Grey's finance to have been correct. But when Major Atkinson's sur plus of £148,000 from last year came to be realised, it was found to be about £50,000 short of estimate: thus increasing the deficiency to £188,000. Then, the land revenue, as everyone knows, has fallen off somewhat during the last six months, owing to the operations of the Waste Lands Sales Act. Sir George Grey estimated half the years' revenue from the sale of Crown Lands at £550,000, but it in anticipated that no more than £500,000 will find its way to th« exchequer ; leaving an estimated deficiency of another £50,000 UDder this head. The total deficit will, therefore, be, in round numbers, £240,000. This at first looks serieust, but happily the colony has suffered but little from the com mercial depression which has weighed down some Jof the Australian Colonies ; and the total ordinary revenue is estimated to pro duce £150,000 over the estimate for the year. This will reduce the deficiency to £90,000, against which will have to be set down a saying of £100,000 arising from the departmental reductions, and to unex pended money voted by the House for different works. Thus a nominal surplus of small amount may be anticipated, but certain works authorised by Parliament will not have been carried out. The colony may, however, fairly be congratulated upon such a satisfactory outlook. There has all along been an uncomfortable idea that the financial position, with respect to ordinary revenue and expenditure, apart altogether from the loan accounts, was not a satisfac tory on« ; and it is therefore very reassuring to learu that there will be some slight sur plus on the right side. It is authoritatively stated that when the colonial accounts for the present year are submitted, great re ductions will be found in the cost of work ing railways; while the receipts surpass the estimate.

FAREWELL DINNER TO MR G. S. GRAHAM.

'A FARWELL dinner was given by the mem bers of the Insurance Association last even ing at the Thames Hotel, to G. S. Graham Esq., on the eve of his departure for Wellington. About forty gentlemen were present. Mr Yon der Heyde occupied the Chair, and Mr G. P. Pierce the Vice^Ghair. A most recherche repast was served up, and having been done full justice to, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts -were proposed by the Chairman and loyally honoured. " The Chairman, in proposing the health of Mr G. S. Graham, spoke in a very feel ing manner in reference to hia approaching departure, and of the loss which the asso ciated , companies would sustain by the removal of Mr Graham, whose advice had been of each great value to the companies.

Mr Graham, in reply, eaid now that such ready and rapid means of communication had ' been established between Auckland and Wellington, he hoped to be able to fre | quentiy visit Auckland, and renew his i acquaintance with old and tried friends. ' He trusted that the insurance companies of the colony, which had succeeded so well would always keap in view the fact that the interests of the public, and particularly the presentation of property, was of more importance than mere profits. Mr. Binncy, in responding to the toast of "Tho Foreign Companies," made an ex cellent speech, in which lie questioned the wisdom of attempting to drive English Companies out of the market. He thought the local Companies showed too much zeal in securing policies. Mr Irving, of the Standard, said it was to the zeal which the local Companies dis played that their great success was attributable. Mr Buchanan said he had always recog nised the fact that the local Com panies were found ultimately to absorb the greater part of the insurance business. He had observed the same thing m the sister colonies, and expected as 'a ' matter of course that the same rule would hold good here. Several other interesting speeches were delivered, and the proceedings terminated at a seasonable hour, after a most enjoy able evening.

ARTILLERY BALL.

The artillery anniversary ball was held laet evening in the Choral Hall, and ayhs a de cided success, as wo anticipated. The ar tillerymen attended, we believe, to a man. The respective officers were also present, viz., Major Lusk, Major Derrom, Captain Burns, and others; besides a nnmher of loading citizens and ladies, the hitter being prominent amongst the gay and glad assem blage. The ante-room was plentoniifily spread with good tilings, in Messrs. Birnio and Barton's admirable style. One in teresting event of the evening was the pre sentation of a beautiful baton, elegantly mounted, to Band-master Hunter, by Cap tain Burns on behalf of Mr. Frank Barnes. Captain Burns said, "Allow me, on behalf of Mr. Barnes, an honorary member of our corps, toprcsont toyou thisteatimonialof the worth in which you are held, and as some response for the services you have rendered in making the musical portion of the (ser vices so agreeable. It gives me great plea sure, aa captain of the company to which we belong, to make this presentation ; and I hope yoii may live long to wield this baton with "credit to yourself and the corps to which you belong." Bandmaster Hunter, on receiving tlto baton, returned thanks in a brief but appropriate speech ; and assured the donor that he should treasure the me mento of esteem as long as he lived. Major Lnsk next proposed three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen, whose fifty-ninth birthday their happy gathering was partly intended to celebrate. lie regarded Volunteers as among Her Majesty's most loyal Biibiccta, and they could not do other wise than support the Crown. Three hearty cheers were then given for the Queen, after which the band struck up, and played most efficiently, the " National Anthem." Danc ing then commenced, and was kept up through the night with much spirit. The various flags and other ornamentations were very pleasing in their sevcrnl forms and colours. ' These were tastefully surrounded by wreaths of ferns, green leaves, and autumn flowers. The cannons were also exhibited on the stage, one supporting the rich belt presented to Volunteer Woolley. The baud music was most satisfactory, and everything associated with the festive occasion was of the same character.

FA EKING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 24



M. Fontaine,in his volume on "Lighting by Electricity" (Paris : Bnudry, 1877), sa y S : —"We have never so much admired the facility of emjjloyment, Hit simplicity of fitting wp, the indefinite divisibility, and the multiplicity of uses oj pas, as since we have been occupied with lighting by electricity." Not only is gas now reckoned as one of the necessaries of life, but it is identified with many of its most useful and successful occupations, contributing to domestic com ort and healthful onjoyra ents. Is there any invention which has more largely contri buted to the cheerfulness, the security, and the comiorts of HOME ?—[Scc^n-dvertisc ment.] Z'.-^.--*--r~» TOT ANTED, a Waiter.—Apply at Wharf W 7 ANTKD, ft respectable vTTTI For VV General Housework —Mrs Constable, Hobs»n-etreet. opposite M_Gr___va__ Y»,rANTED, a strong, smart, respectable V T Boy, about 14, to learn tho Ladder and Barrow-making, and make, himself generally useful.—J. O. Pelham, Ladder and Barrow Factory, 49, Victoria-street-^ ANTED, a Lad about 18 years of ago as Porter.—Enquire at Hullanatien Bros., Queen-street. TJS7ANTEI). a good Geneial Female Ser- Vv vant, about 3D years of ago ; reference required.—Apply at Hancock's United Service Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a married Couple for a Farm near Auckland.—Apply with certificates to Mr Matson, Masonic Hotel, NorthJJho£e^n_Monday noxt. ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Hill and Hudson, Chemists, Victoria-street. TI7ANTED Known, Irish Fnrze Ulsters YY all sizes; 100 superior Overcoats, 355.. worth 70s; 100 Oilskin Suits, 12a (id.- Phillips Mart, Queen-street. ' ' WANTED, Ladies to know a large lot ofeoodFelt Skirts at sa, mid Superior Qualities for la Cd each, just Opened at J.. McMusters, Queen-street. WANTED,J"a sirart Youth to collect orders.—C. Major Wellcgley-Htroet. ANTED to Sell, the delightful Residence in Karanßahipe Road, con taiaincr 6 rooms, the property of the late Mrs. W. Lawry.—Apply on the premises. .Terms eaiay. . -- -- .-= WANTED, Tenders for Building a Largo Culvert in Freeman's Hay.—For particulars apply to T. Jones, on the works. ANTED to BUY, Volunteer Scrip.— Highest pri^giyen;— Apply this office. WANTED, a smart respectable Boy about 12 or 13 years of age.—A. Mallin son, Hair Dresser, Victoria-street, nearly opposite Quick's Livery Stahles, (late of VVel leßley-street): . ANTED, a good Cook and Laundress. —Mrs. Pounds, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED, two or three strong Lads accustomed to striking.—R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works, Albert-street. „ WANTED, to Apprentice a stout active Lad'as Beamßinan.—lreland Brothers, WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Allan. t-p.lwyn-»treet. Onehtinga. ANTED, a Platelayer for Onehuiiga Wharf.-Apply on Works. Qnchnnga. WANTED, a good Servatit.—Apply to Mrs. Cosgrave, Mount Eflen. . ANTED, a Warden for the Coro mandel Hospital (single man). Salary, £52 per annum and provided.-Apply in»'»edia tely to J. H. Harrison, Secretary Hospital Committee. . WANTED, a useful Boy accustomed to the butchering.—R. D. Giies, City Market. ' , . mAILORS.—Wanted, Good Coat Hands. JL Highest wages given.—W. Rattray, 60, Queen-street. "OOOTS ! BOOTS !— Wanted for Napier JD> three Bench 'Hands and one good Finisher; piece work given. Good lemplars preferred.—G. MoAlpine. Napier. W~~~ AN TED, in a quiet family, near town, a Respectable Boarder.—Apply at this office. ANTED the Public to know that all kinds of Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery, repaired at J. T. Clarke's, Grey-street, two doors below Busby's. - ANTED 7 Single Farm Labourers able to plough, Housemaids (Country Hotels); Laundress ditto.' wages 14s; several General Servants; Housemaids, and Nursegirls.-Hanna f ord's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, a Man to attend to a horse and trap, and make himself generally useful.-Apply between 9 and 10 a.m. to Grant and Morton. : W~ ANTED, a Child to Nurse.—For address apply at this office. ANTED, for the Waikato, ,a first class Baker.—Apply to John Buchanan Costom-house-fitreet*



TXrANTED, Benchrnen. —Aberdeen Boot 7 y Factory. WANTED, the Public to know that the best prices are given for Old Scrap or Tea Lead and Zinc, in any quantities, at S. Parker's New Zealand head and Galvanized Iron Works, "Victoria-street East, Auckland. TxIX ANT ED KNOWN, that the Largest ? y and Newest Stock of Gents', Ladle.-)', nncT Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Offer's New Shop, 152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. - ANTED, the Public to know that the Public Kaths, "Victoria-street East, arc open week days, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m.; and all week days, except Saturday, from 2 till i p.m., for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience, for Ladies and Gentleman, Is. WANTED to Let, a Furnished 8-room House; 1 Furnished Rooms, and a five room Cottage unfurnished, with stable, good weU, &c—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Bast, next the Public Baths. j f^TANTED, at once, a Pup without tt teeth.—Apply Devonshire House, Hob son-street. \\T ANTED, the Public to know that t V W. H. Pilt,au has opened, at the foot of VVakefield-strtiet, a Hair Cuttinst and Shaving Saloon, and hopes to merit a fair share of their patronage. W"A N TED to Keep the Money in the District.—The best means of doing bo is to obtain 'onr Groceries and Provisions of me. i<ice, 3d per lb.; Sugar, from did: Family Tea, 2s ; my Superlative Mixture. 3s. This Tea is the best value in Auckland. Try it. All other floods equally cheap, and superior in quality.— W. S. Collins, Grocer, Parnell. \\f ANTED to SELL, 50 dozen Tins 7 T of Jam—Plum and Damson, 7d tin ; Black Currant and Raspberry Jam, 8d; Boot Laces, 2s per gross; Wood Matches, Is 6d per ; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen; Bell and Black's Matches, 7d dozen ; Bell and Black's Tin Boxes, Is lOd; dozen Axo Handles, Is 2.1; lot of Hammer Heads, Id each, 7 for Gd. A real luxury—Condy's Ozonised Sna Salt for Bathing, 71b tins, only Is per tin; all directions on the tins for using it, and requires no soap. Blue, 7(1 lb; Canary and Itape Seed, 5d lb; Watch Keys, Id; tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d ; Mouse Traps, Id, 7 for Gd.—H, WATTS, Pitt street. Day and Martin Blacking, Is box, little dry. "V^TANTED," a supply a Fresh Butter ; f V for a first-class article, a first-class prico will be paid.—Geo. Rogers, Grocer, Ponsonby. WANTED to Sell (cheap), 1000 yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Phirting, heavy, at IOJd per yard, worth Is 6d ; 'SOOO yards of leather-edged Ribbon, at 7d. worth is; 25 dozen Kid Gloves, good, at 2s Cd; 15 dozen Gloves, 2 buttons, 3s Cd per pair; same quality, extra good, at 4s per pair; a lot of Hats, .Flowers, Feathers, &0., &c, also sold cheap ; 500 yards all-wool Shepherds Plaid at Is 3Jd per yard, worth 2s; a job lot of Aberdeen Winceys at In 3d, worth 2s.—William Eyre, Enniskillen LIquSG, victoria-street. OuTANTED," the Public to know that _. 7 v H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12s per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s par 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Ltlydatjc Ki/kskby, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market Houso Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. VVTANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE ? ? is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber nnd orher Muilding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, ftc, at the lowest market prico, at his.-'Yards, Custom-house-street. X\J ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip '» T tionsof Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c., at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holbbitip. Manager. ZZ, — WANTED Known, DUTTON EROS, are now prepared to Supply all kinds Of Corks, viz., Wine. Beer, Brewers' Bungs, Che mists' Vials, Dailies, &c.; also, Manufacturers of Life Buoys, Belts, Ships' Fenders, andgenuino Cork Socks.—Cork Manufactory, Upper Queen- Btreet, Auckland. N.B.—Cork Shavings for Sale. \TT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED In SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. " Private Entrance down right-ofway. IyUTIGE.—I hereby give notice that if J. the owner of the Wheels and Body of an Engine, now lying in Fort-Btreet, on Mr. Lamb's property, does not remove them within three days from date, they will be sold to pay ex penses.—Thos. Gorman, Contractor. ~i~7Ts7IiTcWAKU —Lost, on Wednesday JL "l 9 night, a part of a Lady's Gold Earring, in Symonds-strpet. just below Mount-street.— Apply to VV. S. Collins. Parnell; or office of this pa ver. OST.— The party who was seen to pick up the Nine Notes advertised in yester Uay's Stak, had better return them to this office before 12 o'clock to-morrow, or criminal pro ceedings will be taken. No further reward will be offered. Makamarua Coal Mine. coals 1 coals it coals vi Wheee do yot; Buy you_ Coals ? The undersigned is prepared ti supply CDala in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the FINEST HOUSEHOLD COAL over intro duced into this Market, and needs but one tuiai to make it a universal favourite. Samples .maybe obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater :— Single Ton .. 20s. From 5 to 15 Tons 17s. From 15 to 25 Tons _ .. .. 16s. 6d. 25 Tons and upwards, as per agreement. *_. Orders Left at wffSNTONf BR0S" } Q*™*___l; Or, CHAS. HARDING, sole agent, Beeakwateb Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. _ I WILL not be Responsible for any Debts my wife Annie Maria Pearson may contractor^hisdate PEARSON, V S ' Brighton, Parnell. 22nd May, 1878. J. C. PELHAM, J ADDER, OTEP, & T>ARROW-MAKER. CARPENTER, JOINER, &0., 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Steps, Barrowo, Barrow Wheels, Clothes-Horses, Clothes Boxes. Travelling Chests, &c, on hand, or made to °rN.B.—Ladders, Steps, and Barrows, lent on |!>HOTOGKAPHS OF ROTOMAHAJMA LAKE DISTRICT). TO TOURISTS. HEMUS & HANNA Have a Splendid Collection of the above for Sale at their Studio, Queen-street, Auckland. 55^ N.B.—The Best in New Zealand _3j H~ A MILT ON, WAIK AT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a Large Stock of Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathic Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery i Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys Tobacco Cigars, Fancy Goods Brush ware Fanoy Soaps Sponges, &c. Sec, - ... And are prepared to Supply AIX GOODS Of tne Best Quality, and at Auckland Priceß., US' Agent: AuoklandEveninsStab. . j^IXEY'S BLACK L/EAD. "Cleanliness.^- ,- . . . W. G. Nixey's Refined Black-TJead 18 tte cheapest and best for pollshlnß BtoTeafindWl kinds of Ironwork equal to Bumiahed opeel, without waste or dust. In Id., SflU^ana 4a. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.-There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: Ix, Sono Square, London.



WANTED KNOWN, I am still Selling Off, and tl>o Bargain a I have are truly wonderful, so much so that they are becoming the talk o£ the town. Wise women will know it, and look out for my advertisement with eagerness. Any person with common cense may easily prove it by comparing Day prices with the regular ones. For instance fancy me selling Linen Machine Thwacl, best makers, at 5s alb. See the money the tailors, boot closers, and also the public can save on this one article alone. Then look at toe beautiful reels of Machine Silk I am buying at 2d, and see if you can buy anything like it for the money elsewhere. Reflect on the money that someone loses by the new lot of Infant's Blue Purple and Black Velvet Hats which I am givint' away at 6d. See if you can buy such lovely colours in Berlin Wool at Id n dozen as I am selling. Try if you can get such Tea at 2s n lb as I have been selling this last month. Then again I have just fell in for a bargain in Men's Auckland-made Bluchers: Women's K.b. Boots and Cliildren's Lace do, and they are a superior artcle ; nevertheless I will sell them for less than you can buy trash. The Boy's Polka Goats at 4s ere enough to make people who may have no bu-a wish they had, so that they might wear them." lam selling black Hair Orn am ents and Hat Ornaments, of which I have bought an enormous quantity, at 6«i; the loss there is on them to somebody is enormous. Come ana look at my Tracing Braid at 2d a dozen ; my Hair Brushes at Is 6d; or my Hack Cornba at id. I have Men's good Socks at i{A ; Ladies good Stockings at 6d. I may as well toll the ladies at once before I " forget" it that I have not only opened the superior lot of Black Cloth Jackets I spoke of in my last advertisement, but I have bought 106 fresh ones, and they are a far superior lot to those I have had lately, neverthe less 1 will slaughter those marked wholesale at 9s and 103 for 3s 6d ; and higher priced ones marked 21s, 1 will sell for about 7s. The heavy black Beaded Fringe I am selling at G-i a yard is also a great bargain. Black Mohair Fringe, 2d ; Coloured Silk, do, id a yard • large square Looking Glasses, 4d; Fancy Baskets reduced to 6diand Is 6d; Boy's Coloured Silk Scarves reduced to Cd; superior Tooth Brushes, 2d ; large, do., 3d; ivory do., 9d; Poll Combs, 2d ; Military Braid, 6d a dozen yards, worth Is 3d ; Infant's White Polkas, 2s ; Men's Woollen Scarves, lOd; White do., Is 3d; delicious Cherry Tooth Paste, 4d a bottle, worth at least Is ; Ladies Reversible Linen-faced Cuff?, 2d a doa ; Shirt Fronts, Id each. I have more Hair Puds atl2d each for ladies heads and young men's whiskers, moustaches, &c. Come and see the difl'eront styles I have in ladies Dresslinprovers at 6d; Veneered Shoo Brushes, 3 for 2s Gd; Ladies handsomo striped Merino Hose, is; Fingering Wool, <td and 4Jd a hank; Morleys and* Alexander's Knitting Cotton, Is 9d alb ; Girl's Cloaks, 'Is ; lot of Bag Purses, Id, 2d, and 3d}' fresh lot of Vest Buttons, 2d a dozen; Barry's Tricopherous, Is 6d bottle; Hollo wny s Pills and Ointment, Is 2d ; superior Ruled Note Paper, 4d a quire; lot of Scent,-Ida bottle:; large bottles of Al Lavender Water, 9d ; small lot of Gilt Jewellery, cheap. Ladies, be so kind considering the bargains yon get of me as to tell your friends who have not yet been purchasers the price of my bargains, and thereby Have me a ilittlo advertising. The Crinolines I sell at Is 6d are a wonderful bargain. Canary Seed, 31bs for a Is; Coloured Braid for trimming Winceys, Is the J-gross. Ladies, if any of your husbands aro such monsters as not te shell out tojyou for one of my Jackets, I don't know what you will do, for I have no more 4d Handker chiefs for you to cry in. You will be astonished at my 6d bottles of Hair Oil; my 6a Braces arc aU| gone, but my Is are much! better. Tell the single men to look out and not get an extrava gant wive. Some heartless women go and think nothing of paying three arid four times as much as I charge for goods. I would say more, but every word I write I have to pay for instead of beingpaid like other "authors." I intend to say more on the same subject, in my next ad vertisement.—W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria fetreet, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, my Shop will be Re-opened To-morrow (Saturday), with a fresh lot of Wonderful Bargains.—W. H. Dampier; Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. RARE CHANCE for a Small Capita list.—Wanted a Partner to join in a pro fitable Timber Business near Auckland.—Apply. T. Usher, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. M"~ ISSED from the Tongariro, this morn ing, a Waterproof Coat, a Satchel, and two Parcels. The finder will be rewarded on bringing them to John Buchanan, Custom house-street. LOST, this morning, between. Onehuna and Auckland, a Laced Boot.—Finder re warded on leaving same at Crowthei-'s stables. S. REWARD.—Lost, this morning, a Gentleman's Gold Ring.—Finder will ob tain the above reward on leaving it at the Star Office. /GENTLEMEN'S HOME.-—One or two \JT Gentlemen can find all the convenience and comfort of home.—For address, apply at Mr Hardwick's, Grocer, Shortland-streot; or at the Stab Office. {CLOVER SEEDS, KVJE GRASS, &c. On Sale, ex Late Arrivals : CLOVER SEEDS, CONSISTING OF White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c, &c, &c. Turnip ALSO, 200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS ('SO bushels ENGLISH POA PRATKNSIS 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS 1,000 lbs. ALFALPA 2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection oC Farm and Garbkn Sickus. The above have arrived in first-class condition. Samples will be forwarded on application. Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Grasf Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar crates. & Queen-atreet. -p pORTEB&^O., FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Thurland Castle, Loch Ukr, and Emily Chaplin,— LARG SHIPMENTS OF URNISHING IRONMONGERY, The whole which hay been carefully selected in the European and American Markets. Pur chasers Greatest Variety and Largest ock of Furnishing Ironmongery in Auckland, andthegoodsnowofferedare thenEßT value er offered in this market. BEDSTEADS. French and Half-tester Iron and Brass Bed steads, witn improved foot-rail; Child s Cots andßedßtea^ ENDEiig ronzed and Berlin Black Dining and Drawing Room Fenders, with real bronze mountings; Nursery, Bedroom, and Kitchen Fenders. FIRE IRONS. Steel Ormolu Head and Kitchen Firo Iron Pokerettes, oal Vase Tongs, &c, &c. LAMPS. Bronzed, Real Bronze, and China Vase Lamps, with Hinks' Duplex, Queen, Eclipse Anu capnic, and American Burners, German Reading Lamps,gfc*^ FRENCH DESIGNS. Gas Heating Stoves, for Flat and Tailors' Irons, *ai*o' STOVES. AMERICAN "PASSPORT" COOKING STOVES.lwith or without hot water attach- SMITH& WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES of all sizes. LEAMINGTON RANGES, from 3 feet to 5 feet 6iucb.eE), with, or without covings and plate REGISTER GRATES, Berlin Black and Fine Cast, beet finished, with tiles and bright beads* CUTLERY. J.Rogers and Sons, Lockwoods', and P. Wal ton's Ivory Table Knives, White Bone, Stag, and Black Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, SEJ^OTRO-PLATED WARE. Tea and Coftee Services, Cruet and Pickle Frames, Breakfast Cruets, Sardine and Bis cuit Boxes, Fish Carvers, Fruit Knives, Candlesticks, Knife Rests, Butter Knives, Salvers, Egg Frames, Kettle Stands, Tart Servers, Orange Saws, Crumb Scoops, &c, &c, plated on Nickel Silver. BRUSHWARE. DAWSON'S BEST Hair Brooms, Scrub and Bannister Brushers, Paint Brushes, Turks Heads, Flue Brushes, Horse, Dauciy, ana Spoke Brushes, &c, &c. MATtt. Prison-made Cocoa Fibre, Brush, and Open Door Mats, Wool-bordered Mats and Slips. BATHS. Hip, Sponge, Shower, Foot. Child's, and Plunge Baths; Enamelus- Cast Iron Plunge Baths &c. &cj ApANNED wake. Japanned Iron and Best Paper Tea Trays Waiters, Toilet Sets, Boiler Fillers. Cash Boxes, Lanterns, &ci "-¥ Britannia Metal Tea and Cottee Pots. Mustard Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c. GARDEN TOOLS. Flower Pot Stands, Brackets, Fern Standsand Boxes, Moss Baskets, Ivy Stands, Plan Sprinklers, Fumigators, American Garden Tools, in sets, and Trowels, Rakes, Hoes, Spades, &c. Galvanized Iron Wire Netting for Fowl Houses, &c, &c. WoodBREAD Platters, Butter Coolers Tea pot Stands, Bread Knives, &c. Kenrich and Sons' Tinned and Enamelled Hol loware with patent covers NOBLE'S DYNAMITE, KREB'S LITHO FKACTEUR, Blasting and Sporting Powder Cane, Single and Double-barrel Guns, Load ixur. OoPDintt, and other Sporting requisites MANTLEPIECES. White Marble and Enamelled Mantlepicces for Dining. Drawing, and Bedrooms, in .great variety.



M etings. 0 . 77— T S_ft - The SIR HENRY HAVKI.OCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of: Good Templars, meet, as usual, in the /joxandra-stvect School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL. Secretary. A UCKLA ND'YEKM AN EN T "0(J ---_£*. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE. The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and invest ment Society, for tiie purpose of receiving the Annual Report and electing a Committee of Management and Auditors for the cyisuintf year, will be held in the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, Albert-street, on TUKSDAY, 11th June, 1878, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for Election must bo lodged with the Secretary on or before FRIDAI, the 31st inst. (See Rule No. ii.) TTNION TEMPERANCE MEli/HNG. The usual Public Meeting, for the promotion of Temperance, will be held in the Temperance Hall TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 8 p.m, sharp. Programme: Addresses. Songs, Recitations,fee. Admission, Free. Working Men, come and bring your wives. CJUND AY LECTURES, by Me. IO Tyerman.—On Sunday, May 2C, at 3 o'clock, in the Lome-street Hall. Subject: •'Teachings, uses, and objects of Spiritualism," with answers to objections. And at S o'clock, in the Choral Hall. Subject: "The Bible—is' it the Word of God," Mr. Tyerman talcing the negative. Ad mission, Free. Collection at close. Tenders. MOUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders will be received up to noon of ' THURSDAY. 30th instant, for Constructing Two Stone Culverts, Filling in and Widening the Road from Panmuro to Otatmh'j. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the undersigned". BARTON IRELAND, j Chairman. Auckland, May 21,1878. mENDEKS required for Additions to a JL House in Parncll, to bo delivered on or before WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, at noon, at my office, where plans and: specifications may be Been. W. F. HAMMOND, A.R.1.8.A., A-rchitcct, -12 & 13, liiHwatife Buildingß. IWT O T I 0 E. The Time for Tenders, Conveyance of Loco motive to Wanganui from Kaipara, has been Extended. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. Specifications to be seen and Written Tenders received at the office of the undersigned, up to noon of WEDNESDAY, June 5 IS7S, for con veyance of a Locomotive from Kaipara to Wanganui. Specifications also to he seen at the Manager's Office, Uelensville Station. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. IN THE ESTATE OF LEWIS BROTHERS, WAREHOUSEMEN, AUCKLAND. Tenders will be received by the undersigned, on WEDNESDAY, 29th May, at the Warehouse, 17 and 49, Queen-street, at 12 o'clock noon, for the Whole of the Stock in the above Estate, comprising the following departments :— A.—Manchester £2,165 11 1 B.—Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Hats, Laces, Underclothing, and Haberdashery Samples .. 5,417 4 2 C—Clothing, Shirts, Hats and Caps. 2,813 13 2 JD.—Boots, Shoes, and Saddlery .. 537 8 0 Samples 25 15 4 At.—Sheffield Goods, Perfumery, &c. 423 19 0 Groceries, Wines, Spirits .. 27 410 Sewing Machines, Furniture,&c. 379 910 E.—Goods in Bond, various .. .. 555 12 0 £12.315 17 0 Tenders may be sent in for the whole in one lot. or for any of the Departments separately, with the exception of A, B, and C. which must b« included in one tender. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Stock is on view, andlista can be seen at the warehouse. JAMES MORTON, For Messrs. E. Isaacs, H. Brown, F. H. Kummer, Trustees. THE GLORIOUS, PIOUS, AND IMMOHTAL MEMOEY. l<'t<;A OD. HONOUR THE ||§L» LOVE THE KING. Sr^ff BROTHERHOOD. MANUKA U LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. An Emergency Meeting will be held TO MORROW EVENING, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of initiating several candidates. By order of the W.M. GEO. T. BELL, Hon. Sec. TpONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. The Engineer will be at the Three Lamps, College Hill, on SATURDAY, the 25th instant, at 1 o'clock a.m., to meet intending Contractors, for the purpose of poining out the several works for which Tenders are called. W. T. DALTON, C.E. rnHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY A (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of ftAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 10 feet of Service-pipe into the Premises, make good the Street, Footpath, ana Premises. And SUPPLY a METER, keeping the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. ONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET (For 3 Years with Messrs. Mason Bbos., Quken-btreet), Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that he has commenced Business as LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S HAIR DRESSER, in those Commodious Premises in Wellesley street West, two doors below Mrs. Rountree's. Monsieur V. Ijonguet ia in receipt of LATEST PARIS FASHIONS IN HAIR DRESSING, and has also in stock a Large and Varied Assortment of False Hair, Curls, Plaits, Pahs, &c. Hair Combings made up and worked in any style, iss, Letters by Post punctually attended to. Address :— MONSIEUR VICTOR LONGUET, Hairdresser, &c, WELLESLEY - STREET WEST, two doors below Mre. Rountree's. N.B.—Splendid Private Room for Ladies. EX 'OCEOLLA' AND 'PALLAS,' FROM OAMARU, And ' MARION,' @ LYTTELTON : JUST ARRIVED, AND FOR SALE: 20 tons Meek's Flour, 100's and*so's 10 tons Wood's Flour „ 3 tons Oatmeal 700 bags Danish Oats; a prime article for seed. Average yield above other oats in Southern Provinces—fifteen bushels to the acre. LEVI W. EATON. TplilME TABLE POTATOES PRIME TARTARIAN SEED OATS PRIME MILLING OATS PRIME SPRING WHEAT PRIME BONEDUST PRIME GARDEN SEEDS. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation for Families. SAMPLE BOOMS FOR COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. •• *HOl= , BEST BRANDS WINES AND SPIRITS On Hand. GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. % EDWARD HEWITT, Pkofbioetor.



I To Let, r|jno BE LET, v.'ltl). immediate pos j_a session, the House in Jemiyn-streot, now I in the occupation oClvlrAifrod Porter; cont.iiins I seven r.?orns.£r.o.filairi on, t^wJ.-n, and good view I of Imrbonr,--Alfred PorMr, (fo'V'.n-s'Tent. fJPO LET, Hcfcideiico hi Snlv/yn Terrace, J Parncll (lately oocupiud by Air Dyer), 12 rooms, with wath-houfe. ontl ir.vryconvenience. Apply to .Mi- Culpan, next. dooi1; <>r, at his OliiV-e. at ilessiv". Hetiketh and Itkhnicnii's, Solicitors, -Bank .Ciiiidinp-*, Q'toen-stroet. r|lO LET, at Remncra, a comfortable JL eight-roomed Hon«^ with coach house, i stablißi*, Sec, andabont i'ou; asros in gardens, orchavri; inrl pr.dflr.cJ.-s. I; <:•«!, £10ix.-r ;vunum. —For add:- 38, apply to Star oiHce^ r|lo LET, two Cottages, one of fonr and JJ.. one of sevon rooms, with gavd-.-ns, water &c—.Tam/.-a ii.eid, J Kd'?n 'Twrvae. LET, n Comfortable Seven-roomed JL JJrick itaMence, with every wnveniei.ee, five minutes' walk from Quean-street. --.'\. Linaimrv & Cv. For Sale. I>' D"y rjrjj; ss" i s wa"ik at o. _O FOR PALTE.—TIw above =-• a General Store and Kaksry, ntiingagouii tr.tda. Attached, on freehold property; is a Dwelling-House o£ nine voorns, i-i {'i3ii-i.ua; (if t-;ror. rooms, fc'onr-Stall Stable. Harness-room, Chaff-house, (.'art-shed, Smoke-house, Garden, fee , &.c, all in first-class order. Terms Kasy.—Fur Particulars apply to T & d. l:h>:i\'?., Auckland. HPO iI*!.."Ii"I)EUb, f iKiiWoOl), AJS'I) A TIMBKU MERCHANTS. FOR SALE, SEVEN' STEAKS' LEASE OF LARGE jALLOTMEXT, Corner of Wtkbh,ij.i and Nelson-streets, 130 x 109 feet; also the Hensc and buildings erected tlicreon, with i.Lo r,-.'.it of removing the same at the end of the term. C*fi>"3 /"I — FOUR-ROOhTK-D COTTAGR for 3S«/'4<'JL "•.'. Sale in Goorge-street, Ponsoriby. Doublo vevandah, line well, good gai'den. Easy terms. —C. V'iliiaiiisoM, Ehi^io a^ont, "Vaicsn Lane. , i? 1 X — " I-louae For Sale; 3wJ.?>. qn'tenftw. Two Allotmentn; fine view. 515 tiftposit, iioHiiice by fasy weekly raymonts., — C. Williamson, ICstaiO Agent, Vulcan Lane. IMPROVED FARM AT IiAZOR. BACK, FOR SALK. 155 Acres, adidining tho farms o> Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, wiih Cottaco, &c, thereon. For further particulars, ;:.pplr to JOJIX UUCM.ANAV, .■:>j1io;-r,;a.nc;-;-y,reet; Or to SAMU.KL COOHHANK ■% SON, Fort-street. _/© f> f| /\' G A RTI, Ma lice at 5 % for six ?\> or ten ysars,—improved Farm of about 75 acres of t-ood soil, all foiieed and in grass, woil-finished House vi fi rooms. LLreo-stalJ stable, coach-house, cow shed, stock-yard, &c. 12 miles south of. Auckland. Price, £1000.—S, Vaile, Land A^ent, Short,iaD.d-3tr<:ec. J&€%d\ —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS I 3& -^^.?<s for Sale at aionut Kdon, £20 each. I —S. Vailo, Land agent. Khortlazid-street. ORfTA —SUBURBAN VILLA Kesidenct cWti^V. of 6 rooms, witli ont-buildings, &li in thorough repair, with 5 fceeliolil allotments containing about 3 acres facing tbrr. sea, and commnrrhnj? a. s-pleiidir! vi^v/. Terms to snit buyers.—S. Vaile, i-iouno and Land Agent, Sihortland-strect. ■ ' \TI» GENT-STREETT—A ' Large' 'Fr^iT v hold Allotment in this street; Yov Sale by Samuel Cochrano and Son, Land agenid, Fort street. A* »-? CS. PEIt ACR !i." ■ -J3O acres c f «cod 9<rft> ♦> Level Land, about oiic mile from 1 Hamilton Station. Waikato.—S. Vaiio, Land Agent, Shoi'tlaud-street. r|lo be Disposed of, cheap, a Small Store, _k. doing a good business, this is an excellent opportunity for a working man, with a capital of about £70. —Apply at ihi.s ofiice. ""Pvi i\ to .eiOOp LKNT, on Biiiluinjs" Society <c£Zr£ -8." " princiyjlcs, ov on any term? to suit borrowers.—C. Willhimiou. Estate aguiit, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. jjf*A}» J* 4|> —AT Mount Eden, nearly cfe-'Cj^®.*'^ r& 3 acres of rich volcanic land, one acre of which is orchard, with 4-rooaied Cottapce, Stable, and Cow-shed. Ccinmands a splendid view. — 8. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atteet. i* A PISH A-CflK. improved Farm of 130 □^"i acres,.2l .miies south ox A-uclclaad, 80 to 90 acre 3in gra??, 20 acres bush rearly for burn ing, 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic and chocolate Joam; 3-roomed House, cowshed, stockyard, &c.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street next to the Post-ofSeo. JL*l '"TA — i'KEI'TY .Fivfe-roomed Cottage, c&X c \J. with freehold, allotment JO x 100, good well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands a view ; 20 mimitns \ralk from Qaeen-street. —S. \'ai!e. House and Land A^enc, Shortand street. S' HELLY BEACH ROAD.—Fine level allotments for sale, with magnificent, sea View. Weekly payments. Money lerit to build with.—C. Williamson.Estateagent.Vulcan Lane. QHIP CHANDLERY&SAILMAKING. NOTICE OP REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, &c, would intimat his intention of continuing this Business in a bi anches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking; the Shipping Community ar.d General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the last, ten years, and Irom his personal knowledge of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours go liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar paulins always kept in stock. gII T V OF AUCKLAND. Ii B V E L S. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— HIGH-STREET and ELLIOTT-STREET. Plans may be seen at the City Surveyor's Office; and all persons interested therein, ov liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the Council at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, 12th June, 1878. All objections must be in writing, addressed to the Council, and sent to them not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear obiections. P. A. PKIL.I.7PS. Town Clerk. City Council Offices, May 10,1878. B. TONKS B. C. CARR. MONLV V, MAY 27. SLAUGHTER-HOITSE, STOCKYARDS, &C, NEWMARKET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Govern ment to sell, on the ground, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, Newmarket Slaughter-house, Stockyards, Buildings, Pump 3, Cart, Winches, Gates, &c, for immediate removal. TO-MORROW. TPIEHAYM A B X E T. FOR SALE/ at the Haymaa-ket, on Saturday next, 7 First-class Farm Horses, from the Waikato, all young, and good workers Also, 1 Heavy-draught Filly, unbroken, rising three years old, and one of the best in the province. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. UNDER BILL OF SALE. IQIOR SALE, on Saturday next, May 25, An EXPRESS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 30. THE BEMDEKA YARDS. FOR SALE,, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 130 head Well-fatted Cattle 400 Fat Sheep Dairy Cows,, arid. Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND.