I know that some of those patties that1 wrote to yovr lordship about Father O'Con ileJJ s supposed faults Were themselves drunk atthetime—oneof them, at least, has declared so, and was mflueneed by the others to take the part he did, of which act he is now both ashamed and sorry for. My Lord, I am sorry to say in behalf of the Catholics of Ormond that Father V Connell only received a poor reward, at least m this world, for his labours since he _ came amongst us; but he is not the only clergyman that has been belied since he has been here he lias gone far to place us in a f position creditable to ourselves and the Church we belong to, and would have succeeded well were it not for some of our own crowd. The rev. gentleman has not spared himself, and the account which, through his exertions, has been placed in the bank for the Church, even for the short time he has been among us, speaks volumes for his zeal and exertions. My Lord as Father O'Connell is about leaving 'the district, I beg on behalf of the Catholics of this district^ that you will take a favour able view of his case, as I and many others firmly believe that Father O'Connell has been grievously wronged, I have the honour of being your Lordship's obedient servant, Owen Cowen, Chairman of the Church Committee.

BISMARCK GOLD MINING COMPANY Meeting—This Day.

As extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Bismarck Gold Mining Company was held this afternoon at two o'clock, in the Insurance Buildings—Mr Thomas Russell in the chair. The legal manager, Mr Douglas, read the - minutes of the last meeting winch were confirmed. ' j The chairman apologised for keeping the meeting waiting, but another gentleman should have occupied the chair. They had been called together to consider the arrange ment which the directors had come to in respect of the erection of battery at Coro mandel; and he thought the mine could only be made profitable to the shareholders by working on the side of the hill, putting up the battery there, and having the quartz crushed on the spot. The battery could be erected at a coat of £7,500, which would be delivered overfto a Company for that amount, with all the requisites for working, &c. One quarter of the shares would be disposed of to the public ; one-quarter would be taken up 'by the Bismarck, and one half retained by Mr Bennett, who would undertake the crushing for the Company at 12s Gd per ton. Mr Bennett thought the battery would be ready in two mouths time, nearly all the castings were ready, and the tramway is made. Mr Garlick wished to know if the battery could not be erected without calling upon the shareholders. The Chairman thought it might be done. The following resolutions were put and carried unanimously :—"That this meeting appi-oves of the provisional arrangement made by the directors, and authorises the execu tion, on the part of the Company, of the two agreements of which the drafts are sub mitted." "That the directors are hereby authorised and required to make the calls necessary to raise sufficient money to pay for the shares in the Battery Company and also sufficient funds to carry on vigor ously the company operations." A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAUBAKGA. This day. The late continuous heavy rain threatens injury to the potato crop. A meeting, convened by Captain Skeet, was held last night to discuss the question of throwing the district lands into the market. A committee was appointed to prepare regu lations, with memorandums, to submit to the Defence Minister, relative to the allot ment of saleable lands on deferred payments. Faulkner has been committed for trial. The Katie arrived yesterday from Matata.

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AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING NEWS. TENDERS FOR, THE MANGERE BRIDGE. ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF HALEY. DEATH OF A CIRCUS HORSE. WELLINGTON. This day. The steamer Lady Bird was to leave Sydney on Thursday last. The brig Drover sailed from Newcastle for Auckland on the 7th instant. Tenders for the construction of Mangere bridge are now under consideration. The Governor leaves for Auckland in the Luna on Saturday. A deputation of the Coal Company waited on the Premier regarding a subsidy to the company. The Premier stated that although the Government originally thought they could grant a subsidy to screw colliers, they found on reference to the Public Works Act that aid was confined to working and prospecting coal mines. He stated that the Government would bring forward the question of subsidising screw colliers during the next session of Parliament. The Paterson leaves for Auckland on Thursday.

LYTTELTON.

This day. The cutter Dido will sail to-day for Auck land, with a cargo of wheat. A Canterbury Flax-Spinning and Weaving Company has started with a capital of £20,000, in shares of £10 each. They propose to purchase Mr Jenkins's mill, at Kaiapoi, and carry on business. Shares have been taken up readily. A ram fair takes place on the 27th instant* A thousand sheep are expected on the ground. PICTON. This day James Randall, a sub-contractor on the railway, has been found drowned.

The Provincial Executive refuse to endorse the action of the General (J-overnment until I it has an opportunity to consider the feport of the Commissioners and evidence taken by '. them.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

I This day. | In the district firmg —first set, Quigley scored 38 : second set, McGinness, \v). \ Hooker scored 78 for the cadet champion i belt.

DUNEDIN.

This day. The stallion Duke, belonging to (Jhiarini's Circus, cracked its fetlock, and has since been shot. Cyras Haley attempted to escape early on Sunday morning while dusting mats outside the gaol. He threw pepper in the warder's eyes, and ran away, the warder following. Haley was stopped by Mr Orbell, and soon secured. There are twenty nominations for the Jockey Club Handicap.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. Arrived : Stranger, from Launcestcm, with a cargo of bark and palings-

NAPIER.

This day. The Native Lands Commission was attended by a large number of natives. The crops are reported neglected in con sequence of heavy rain, and it is feared there will be great scarcity of food, and necessarily further mortgages of the land.

HARBOUR BOARD- This Day.

The usual fortnightly sittingjof the Harbour Board took place this afternoon. Present : W. C. Daldy, Esq., in the chair, —Messrs Williams, Kissling, Isaacs, Cruickshank, Mcivellar, Boylan, Jones, Eaton, Niccol. The following correspondence was laid before the Board :— A letter from Henderson and Macf&rlane, asking for a reduction on the charges of shipping the cargo of guano left here by the barque Robert. It was agreed to allow an abatement of Cs per ton. A letter from Capt. Harding, of the steamship Nebraska, calling attention to the want of wharf accommodation afforded to the mail steamer. The Chairman stated that the new addition to the wharf would soon afford the required accommodation. A letter from W. L. Rees in reference to the wharf at the North Shore, setting forth certain matters in connection with that matter and the responsibilities that had fallen on Mr Duder. A committee, consisting of Messrs Niccol, Kissling, and Cruickshank was appointed to enquire into the matter. A letter from the Chief Harbourmaster, recommending the removal of a beacon from the Shearer Rock to Eangitoto Reef. The Chairman stated that the cost would not exceed £40. and it was agreed to refer the matter to the Works Committee, with power to act. A letter from A. Ross asking for rebate in charges accruing to the barque Tell. The application was not entertained. A letter from the trustees of Holmes' wharf in reference to the wharfage accommodation at the North Shore was read, with explana tory letters, stating that Holmes Bros, would be willing to erect a wharf 300 feet long and 15 feet wide providing they are allowed to leceive the fees on the same for five years. It was proposed that the surveyor be in structed to draw up plans and specifications for the construction of a wharf at the JS orth Shore. The report of the Works Committee with reference to the extension of sewer was brought up and adopted. TENDERS. Tenders for various works were opened. The following were the lowest tenders :— Construction of Silt Basins for Queen-street Sewer :J. Taylor, £4,493. The Board approved of the tender and recommended it to the City Council for acceptance. Extension of Freeman's Bay Sewer: Messrs McGuires and Irvines', £337 10s. Accepted. Construction of Beacons : both tenders were^informal. Agreed to advertise again. Portland Cement: Mr Morton Jones' tender, 19s scl per cask, was accepted. [Left sitting.]

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

This Day. The Board of Education met this afternoon at three o'clock—His Honor the Superinten dent in the chair. A number of applications were read from different districts respecting the building of schools, placing schoolmasters, the finding of chairs, copying presses, and other matters connected therewith. These applications are being discussed as we go to press.

DEATH.

Barnes.—On February 2f>, at Onehunga, Charles George, infant Lon of Alfred Barnes.

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Special Advertisements. CHEAP LINES OF DEESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7£d I White Marcella, from Bjd per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, IOJd per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, 6d per yard Plain Alpacas, 5Jd per yard. S. & J. E. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. "Ljk T?OB HOKIAN G-A j£^^, X' DIRECT. jM^Mfjy^ Tie Favourite Schooner Janet Grey Will sail as above on THURSDAY, 27th inst. MUST & CO., Agents. T"v3^ T?OE ¥A Na A N VI, tfKjjjjWKij^, J- VIA PQKT WAIKATO. Wanganui, Captain Lixklateb, will leave Onehunga as above on THURSDAY MORNING, at nine o clock. For freight or Pawapply^^ & Agents, Auckland ; Or, ALFRED BARNES, Onehunga. High street, Auckland, February 25, 1873.



i ; AUCKLAND JOCKEY CLUB. [ rXENTLEMEK desirous 6'f joining '\A the Club will please send their names to the ■ Secretary. The terms of admission are: Fifty soys. for life . members, and twenty soys. entrance for ordinary members, with five soys. annual subscription. : All members admitted after 20th March will be ballotted for. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Hon. Secretary. FIVE SHILLINGS -REWARD.— Lostj a Bunch of Keys, between Auckland and Mercer. - Any one leaving the same at Godkin's Hotel, Drury, will receive the above reward. I .. , _ POLITICAL UNION. OBJECTS of the Union, viz.:— Abolition of Provincial Governments, and, failing of this, a return of an honest man as Super : intendent and honest men to the Provincial Council. ; .All adults of whatever country or creed are invited I to inscribe their names in a Book at Sc'eats's British ] Hotel. No fees or subscriptions required. I By order of the Committee. i JOHN MASON. i ! CjEWLNG MACHINES on SALK O All the latest improvements, with plain tables ; quarter and half cases. GIIA N T & MORTON, A Q TC X T S, 123, QUEEN STREET. ON SALE, by the Undersigned— 80 kegs T.ytteltoh Butter i 20 kegs Woollongoni; Butter G. W. BINNEY. FOUND, some Money.—Apply, stating when and where lost and description, to J.T.5.,80x52, Post-office. LOOK OUT VO H THE AUCKLAND AMATEUR SERENADERS. W. F. ARMSTRONG, Manager. FOR SALE, Stock-in-Trade of a Grocery Business, in Wyndham street. —For particulars apply office of this paper. [Established 13-12.] TX/" J A ~M~I E S0 N r i , FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &c. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supi>likt> wiTn Furnishings. WELLES LEY STREET EAST, Four Doors from Corner. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. THE Exhibition of the above Society will be held at the City Hall about the end of the present month. Works of Art intended for Exhibition will be re ceived from the 24th to the 28th inst., between the hours ten and four each day. The following will be admissible:- Oil and Water- Color Paintings (foreign or local). Crayon and Pencil Drawings, Etchings, Designs, Architectural Plans, Photographs, and Statuary. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Secretary. Parnell, February 1, 1573. pOMFOKTABLE Board anOesi- V_y dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.," Star ottice. TWO or three young Men can be accommodated with Board and Residence by applying to Mrs Chapman, York Terrace, Grey street. 4£^__ftlfiKE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Loan ok One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1873. HHENDEBS are invited for a Loan of -«- £100,000, to be raised upon the Securities named in and under the provisions of "The Auckland Harbour Docks Act, 1871," on tive per Cent. Debentures. The Securities are Freehold Harbour Endowments held under Crown Grants, Debentures, Interest, and Sinking Fund being a first charge unon, the Revenue of the Board. The Debentures \v"U be issued as follows:—£2s,ooo on the 10th day of July 1873, 1874, 1875. 187G, to be re-paid by Sinking Fund of One per Cent. Interest and principal payable either in London, Australia, or New Zealand. Tenders to be sent to this ottice not later than the Ist day of July, 1573, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed—"Tender for Auckland Harbour Board Debentures." Further information, together with copies of Acts and Lithograph Plan of Auckland Harbour, shewing Endowments, maybe obtained on application to this office. W. C. DALDY, Chapman. TjISTPiICT ORDERS, Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, February 25, 1873. As it is intended that the Volunteer Force of this district shall assemble at a Ceremonial Parade on the departure of His Excellency the Governor dining next month, on a day to be hereafter fixed, the ordinary Monthly Inspections will not be made doling next month. WM. GORDON, Major, Com. Auckland District. PERMANENT WATER SUPPLY. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 24, 1873. IT is hereby notified that all printed information procurable in reference to a Water Supply for the City (including copies of the Reports of numerous Engineers), is deposited in the Council Chamber, and can be inspected by Ratepayers during office hours daily. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. _2.iy_.? A-% O- F THE Members of the above Order are hereby invited to attend at the Provincial Hotel. Princes street, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th inst., at 7.30 p.m., to assist in the ceremony of the Opening of a New Court. By order. C.E. STJBUKBAN STOKE.—To Let, an old-established Business, in good locality; comfortable house and garden. Stock may be had at a valuation, or as agreed. Enquire of CRANWELL & CO., 206, Queen street. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [Established 183 7.] PAID-UP CAPITAL £1,250,000. i RESERVE FUNDS £400,000. i ABKANCH of this Bank will be opened immediately at Gisborne, Poverty Bay, under the management of Mk, George Otto Yon Dadelszjcn. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer, New Zealand. ' Christchurcb, February 22, 1873.



Wanted. TO DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS. WANTED, a first-class Draper's Assistant to manage a business at the Thames, i Apply to j M<: ARTHUR, SBERA, & CO. I T^7ANTED, a good Q-eneral Servant. jV V Apj?ly to Mrs Cosgrave, Alten Road. WANTED, a tidy Nursemaid.— Apply Evening Sl/ir officer. I TI7ANTED, a steady Man to Era IV V Papers. -Apply to the office of this paper. WANTED, a Boy for the Boot making business ; one who has been a short i time at the trade preferred.—Apply to Win. .Taffrey, ' Abercrombie street. WANTED, a Waiter for Wangamii. —Apply to M. Levy <% Co., Queen-street. WANTED, one or two Cabinet makers ; experienced hands.—Apply to Gran well & Co, 200, Qneen street. WANTED, a G-irl to nurse a baby. —Apply to Mrs Easdown, Queen street. WANTED, a good General Servant..—Apply at once to Mrs W. H. Messenger, Chapel street, WANTED, a few strong Lads.— Apply at the Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a Female Servant — Apply to H. Gilberd, 8, Wyndham street. WANTED, a Night Porter; must be a steady man.--Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, an Upholsterer ; con stant employment for a good workman- Apply to T. & H. Oooke, 148, tjueen street. WANTED, a clean active Girl to assist a lady in domestic work.—Apply to H. Star oflice. WANTED, a strong active Lad: one accustomed to the grocery business pre ferred. --H. & P. Gibbons. WANTED, a Butchers Boy; one that can milk preferred.—Apply at once to E. Boucher, New North Road. WANTED, a Four-roomed Cottage: rent not to exceed SOs per month, payable In advance.—Apply to Prater Bros., No. 0, Insurance Buildings. WANT.RD, an experienced Nurse maid.—Apply to Mrs Kenderdine, opposite to the Supreme Court. WANTED, a Situation as Resident or Daily Governess in a family. Acquire ments : English, French, Drawing. Music, and Sing inp. Good testimonials and references.—Address, L H.M., office of this paper. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15 years of age, as General Servant : references required.- Apply to Mrs deal, Karnngahape road, near the Windmill. WANTED KNOWN, that D. O. MA HONEY, Wyndham street, will dispose of his Stock of Musical Instruments, &c, by Bksson. of London, at Cost Prick, to effect a spaedy Sale ; also, a good Piano and Singer's Sewing Machine WILLTAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England ; arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED KISiOWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. AVALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and secondhand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines f their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, •fee., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Oflice : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house-street. Auckland Sash, Door, and Molding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep wit"r for Innrilny. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. WAED'S MINSTRELS- A CONCERT will be given at the CAIHOLIC INSTITUTE, Wellington street, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, 2ftth February, 1573, in aid of the Widow and Orphans of the late W. Pain, under the distinguished patronage of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Prices of admission : Front Seats, 2s , B^.ck Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 3 p.m. PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY CRkoiktered). HPHE Ordinary General Meeting of -«- Shareholders will be hold in the Large Room, Insurance Buildings, Queen - street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 3rd March, 1873, at Twelve o'clock ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, Feb. 22, 1873. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. TH E number of SEWING MACHINES claiming the attention of the ladies of Auckland is so great that they may well be puzzled which to choose. The undersigned, from his practical acquaintance with the construction of the various Machines in use, can confidently recom mend TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH MACHINE To his friends and the public. It contains important improvements, and is without doubt the handsomest and best Machine to be had, having taken prizes at all recent competitions. Prices : HAND MACHINES, 5 guineas. STAND MACHINES, 7 guineas andß£ with extras. T. PEACOCK, SHOBTLAND STREET, Agent fob New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and repairs done on the premises. T OVEKS of good Cigars are re- JLJ quested to test the El AGUILA de RUSSIA CIGARS, the Choicest ever imported into Auckland, by the p.s. Nebraska. M, HAYMAN, TOBACCONIST, Next to the Savings' Bank, Queen street.



Drapery. JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK OF SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS - FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the g> eat advance on Woollen and Catton L Goods) at LESS THAN THEioIiB PRICES, H. ATKINS. milE BALANCE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OTTERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. TN THE CLOTHING DEPAfiTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. A |FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE ( Al THE JOB PEICES. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONKJYM|AN



Drapery. I T COSQ-KAVE & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, I In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions now making to the present premises, and to make room for the largely increased Winter Importations now purchased in the Home markets, will, from and after j SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted j Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, i In order tq Cleajr. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, | Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena i dines, Paris. Organdies and Jaconets, Travelling Dress Materials, Printed Cambrics, Calicoe Carpets, Mattings, Marseilles and Toilet Quilts, All-wool Damasks, Blankets and Flannels, Gloves and Hosiery, Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, and a Magnificent Assortment of Millinery, Shawls, Mantles, and fancy goods. THE GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY AND OUT FITTING DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF All the Novelties in Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hand kerchiefs, Silk, Merino, and Cotton Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Dressing Gowns, Coats, Trousers, and Vests, Bags and Portmanteaux, Black Silk, Drab Shell, Felt, and Straw Hats. N.B.—Purchasers are respectfully requested to inspect these Goods, as the reductions will be found on examination to be genuine. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS. Miscellaneous. EDUCATION RESERVES. rpENDERS, addressed to the Secre- J- tary, will be received till noon on MONDAY NEXT, the 3rd March, for the Lease, for a period of three years, of Lot 50, Parish of Pakuranga, contain ing ljsO acres, more or less, situate at the entrance of the Tamaki River. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary Board of Education. BRIDGE OVER PRIOR'S CREEK, GREAT NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, February 17, 1873. HPENDERS for the Erection of the -i- above are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of Monday, the 3rd March next. Plans anil specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland street. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. SPECIAL NOTICE. EARLY CLOSING. AFTER the Ist of next month the CITY CLOTHING MART will be CLOSED for Business EVERY DAY (except Saturday) at six p.m., and on SATURDAYS at 11 p.m. sharp. SAMUEL COOMBES, Proprietor. CHEAP FOWL FEED. MAIZE at Bb. 6d. per BUSHEL, A T COUPLAND'S PRODUCE STORES, (Old Theatre Ro^al,) 20 S, QUEEN STREET. STOLEN or STRAYED, from the Domain, a Bob-tailed Dark Bay Horse, flye years old. —Any person giving such information aswill lead to its recovery will be suitably rewarded ; if stolen, will receive a higher reward on conviction of the party or parties.—Apply to C. Cook, Domain Stables, Abercrombie street, Auckland. CAUTION. IN order to avoid danger persons on horseback or in vehicles are requested to proceed at a foot pace on that part of the Tamaki Road near Newmarket now being altered. JAMES BABER, Engineer to the Remuera District Board. Tp O E SALE, At the Yards of the Undersigned— Puviri Posts Heart of Kauri Posts Heart of Totora Posts Hobart Town Rails Ti-tree Rails sft. Hobart Town Palings 6ft. do do do . Kauri Palings 40,000 sft. Hobart Town Palings, 14s 6d per 100 FENCING AT LOWEST RATES. ARCHARD & BROWN, MECHANICS' BAY AND FIREWOOD WHARF. "DOARD OF EDUCATION. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. I An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of i Competency as Teachers will be held at the Educa tion Office, Auckland, towards the end of March, 1873. Further information may be obtained at the Ednca -1 n Office, Wyndhain street.



' Miscellaneous. NOTICE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. Between Rapana Maunganoa, Plaintiff and Robert Graham, Defendant. T\fHEEEAS, by virtue of a Writ9^ Fieri Facias issued in this action, and directed to me, ordering me that of the real and personal property of the above-named RapanajMaunci anoa I should cause to be made the sum of Thirty Pounds One Shilling and Sixpence, together with interest on the said sum at the rate of Eight Pounds per centum per annum from the Ist day of February, 187S, together with £2 12s 6d for the said Writ, besides Sheriff's poundage, Officers' fees, &c.: Now I do hereby give notice that I shall ca\ise to be sola by Public Auction, by Richard Arthur, at his Auction Mart, Queen street, Auck land, on the 22nd day of May, 1873, at the hour of 12 o clock noon, unless the said debt of £31 Is Cd and interest be sooner paid, together with the said sum of £2 12s 6d besides Sheriff's poundage, Officers' fees, &c. : All the Estate, Right, Title, and Interest of the said Rapana Maunganoa, of, in, and to all that parcel of land in the Province of Auckland, at Grahamstown, containing by admeasurement one acre one rood thirteen perches, and being called or known as Lot 15, Kaueranga, district of Hauraki, Queen's County, bounded towards the north-east by lot number fourteen, four hundred and sixty links ; towards the south-east by lot number fourteen, four hundred and ninety-seven links ; again towards the north-east by lot number fourteen, forty-eight links ; again towards the south-east by lot number thirteen, one hundred and eight links ; towards the south-west by lot number sixteen, three hundred and twenty-six links, two hundred and twenty-three links, and thirteen links and towards the north-west by lot number fourteen, one hundred and two links and one hundred and twenty-five links. And I further give notice that the Estate and Interest of the said Rapana Maunganoa consists of his equity of redemption or other equitable estate in the said land, and that the same has been taken by me in execution at the suit of the said Robert Graham, the execution creditor. Dated February 12,1573. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. Samuel Jackson, of Fort street, in the City of Auckland, Solicitor for the said Robert. Graham. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A QUALIFIED TEACHER is wanted to take temporary charge of the Junior Department.—Apply to the Head Master. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. BEACH ROAD, North Shore.— Handsome Cottage To Let.— Oliver Mays. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, a splen did Family Residence t of Ten Rooms.—Oliver Mays. NORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a six roomed House at Rosebank ; in good order ; situated on an extensive allotment of the richest soil, planted with an admirable variety of rare shrubs and flowers. Also, adjoining the above, Two Splendid Building Lots; fenced and planted. Terms easy.— Oliver Mays. NORTH SHORE.—A ten-roomed House To Let: immediate possession.—Oliver Mays. NORTH SHORE.—Allotments for Sale in every part of the district. —Oliver Mays. TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on reasonable termS' CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street: and at Way Queen-street Auctions. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27. CITY MART. DRAPERY CLOTHING, ETC. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday, 27th inst., at eleven o'clock, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27. BRUNSWICK MART. JAMS, SUGAR, ADELAIDE FLOUR. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, £0 cases Knight's Jams 20 cases Tart Fruits in Syrup 5 tons White Crystal Sugar 25 casks Crushed Loaf Sugar 20 bales Tasmanian Hops 10 tons Adelaide Flour, in sacks 150 kegs Bright Yellow Hawaiian Sugar &C &c, &c. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY/26. STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A BLACK SMITH, UPPER QUEEN STREET. ■R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Mr C. Pain (who is giving up business to sell by auction, at his premises, Upper Queen street, on Wednesday, 26th February, at 12 o'clock, His Stock-in-Trade, consisting of Tools of every description in firsc-class order, and a good general Assortment of Iron, Steel, 2 Bellows, 2 Anvils, 3 Weighing Machines, 1 large ditto, Bolt Ends and Nuts, Levage Block, Face Plate, large Grindstone, and Fittings, 2 Vices, Drilling Tackle and Drills, . Verticie Drilling Machine, Horse Shoes (new and old), Pump and Piping, 2 Mills, Oil Can, Sand Screen, large Tuyere, Screw-jack, 10 sets Grindstone Fitting large quantity of Levages and Mandrills, Steel, Iron, &c, &c. Terms Cash.