MEETING AT NORTH SHORE.

In accordance with announcer- . --y.-,-,, feting of householders fth Shore was held last n in De orJ . District School, . -v seyen o>ciock)0 > c i ock) f or the pur pose of elect <^,g a sc hool committee for the district f Ata tllc year 1873. There was a fair attendance, considering the exceedingly in clement and boisterous weather. Shortly after the hour fixed in the Gazelle, Mr G. M. Reed was moved to the chair, and read the notice in the Gazette the boundaries of the district, and evening the meeting as follows :—" Meet ng for the election of District School Com mittee to be held at the District School-house, North Shore, on Friday, the 7th February, 1873, at seven p.m." After explaining the objects of the meeting the Chairman called on any householder present to propose the names of eligible persons to serve as mem bers of committee. Mr H. M. Jervis pro posed the names of Messrs Buchanan, .Jervis, Seed, Sibbin and Wood. After the proposal had been duly seconded, the chairman called on any other desir ous of proposing candidates, and no others having heen proposed, the election of the above-named was carried unanimously hy a show of hands. No person present hav ing any other business to submit the chair man declared the meeting dissolved. We congratulate the North Shore on the epiiet and orderly and unanimous manner in which this important business was trans acted. This suburb has unfortunately ob tained some notoriety for rowdy and disorderly meetings, and in our contemporary, the Herald, yesterday, it was predicted re specting last night's meeting "It is quite anticipated that the meeting will be of a lively character." Wholly to the contrary, the meeting was tame to dulness, and there was the utmost unanimity and a desire to do the business in a prompt and business-like manner. After the meeting those assembled adjourned to the Devonport Hotel, when t' ne elect and elected refreshed in toastim, the new committee and prosperity to the cause of education at the Nf jr th Shore Some time after as we are i^ r0 rmed, about a quarter to eight o clo^ K a ntim ber of persons, who had evide^ not t earl enough m the mor lin& assembled at the school-building, -^ nd not tin ding the key broke open the do^ r> and being actually wholly unconsciO'; ta that mee ti n g had already been y e [^\ a t the hour fixed, proceeded to go thr' OU gh the form of electing a committee. Mr Brown was placed in the chair ; and Messrs Mays, Brown, Battray, McEwen, and M. Niccol were chosen members of j this supposed committee. After this busi ness had been transacted to their own satis faction, on retiring the '' elected " were to their consternation informed of what had previously taken place. It is needless to say that there was considerable annoy ance felt, several of the party having been engaged for several weeks previously in a quiet but persevering and systematic canvas of the district. It is really a pity that when people intend to do business, they do not show that punc tuality and promptness becoming business men. At a subsequent portion of the evening the legally elected committee met, and having appointed Mr Jervis secretary and Mr B.eed chairman, proceeded in accord ance with the Act, and re-appointed, pro visionally, Mr H. Worthington teacher, and Miss Clayton assistant teacher, forthe District School, these having occupied the same positions hitherto. This morning the chair man and secretary of the new committee pre sented to the officers of the Board the report of proceedings, and the names of the elected, which were accepted, and it was found that Mr Oliver Mays had already, by the earliest boat, come over with a promptness that would have been more effectual on the previous evening, and given a list of his committee as elected at the subsequent and illegal meeting. So ended the election at North Shore, whereof the moral is that when a thing is to be done it should be well done.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., 8.M.)

A sailor's troubles

Patrick McDermott was brought-up on re mand charged under the Merchants' Shipping Act, of 1854, with having been absent without leave from his duties on board the p.s. Comerang, on the 2nd of February. Mr Cornford stated that he was instructed by the captain of the Comerang to withdraw the charge, as he was nob disposed to press for a conviction.

His Worship then referred to the charge as one of a very grave nature, —he might have stopped the vessel through his neglect, and put the passengers to a very great inconve nience. If the charge had been pressed against him he should have given him four weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. Plis Worship, on discharging him, recommended him to go and thank the captain of the Comerang for his kindness. THE STAMP ACT. Mr Cornford applied to his Worship, asking that the payment of the fines in the cases of Walker and Wells, heard before this Court some weeks ago, at the instance of Mr George Staines, might be stayed for a fortnight, as he believed they would succeed in getting the fines remitted.

His Worship allowed the time. ALLEGED BREACH 01 BY-LAW,

Henry Hardington appeared in answer to a summons on a charge of infringing section 12, part 10, of No. 1 City By-Laws, by per mitting one of his carriages to be used as a stage-carriage without a license on the 27th of January. Mr Ptees appeared for the prosecution ; antl Mr Brookfield for the defence.

George Goldie was sworn, and stated that he was Inspector of Carriages, &c, for the city of Auckland and its boundaries, by ap pointment of the City Council. Frank Brodie, Town Clerk, proved to the making of the By-Law No. 1 by the Council. Mr Brookfield objected to the by-law, as he considered it had not been shewn that it had been passed by a majority of tlie Council, as provided by the 181 st section of the Muni cipal Corporations' Act. His Worship suggested that great care be taken in this case, as it would come before the Court of Appeal. Mr Rees thought there was little difficulty about the point of law at issue. Mr Brodie said that after making the by law a copy of the same was sent to the Superintendent, and sealed with the corporate seal of the Council, which he saw affixed in the presence of the Mayor and members of the Council. He received a letter on the Sth of July, acknow ledging the by-law from the Provincial Sec retary, and it was duly published in the Gazette of August 8, 1871. The by-law was not disallowed.

His AVorship asked for the merits of the case, as every thing depended on the merits which could have the laws applied to them. Mr Goldie stated that on the 23rd January he was in Queen-street, near the City Hall. He then got into Mr Hardinyton's 'bus, and rode to the Karangahape Road, and got out opposite Henson's, the blacksmith. He got up and down within a radius of five miles of the post-office, and paid the conductor 6d. He asked the conductor the price of th e fare, when he replied a tanner, which ho did

not understand. So lie handed him a shilling which the conductor vowed was a boh. He did not profess to know slang To Mr Brookfield: He got into the omnibus of his own accord.

Mr Brookfield submitted that there had been no plying for hire in the case, and it must fail.

His Worship considered it best to go through with the case if possible, as if dis missed it would be brought forth again in some other shape. What is meant by plying for hire had not yet been properly defined. Miles Leighton was examined, who re collected seeing Mr Goldie on the day in question getting out of the 'bus, but till then he was not aware he had been in the 'bus ; he did not ask the fare, he did not tender a shilling in payment; they did not exchange words, Mr Goldie simply put sixpence into his hand and no mention was made about a tanner. He gave him no change. To Mr Bees : He remembered remarking to a person that Mr Goldie was in an awful hurry Mr Goldie opened the 'bus door himself, and stood on the step and handed up the sixpence to witness, who was on the top of the bus. He took the money as his fare. J

Mr Brookfield considered that no offence under the Act had been committed, as there had been no plying f or hire within the meaning of the Act. Mr Goldie had got in without being asked, and got out of his own accorch Mr Hardington's 'busses start from a certain point for Onehunga, and do not go irom point to point plying for passengers. -His Worship wished for a definition of the W°a r _ Plymg " in relation to this case. Mr Lees said that as sixpence had been taken for hire within the boundaries of the city,_ that was certainly plying for hire within the prescribed space ; and if any one used a carriage as a stage carriage, as in the present test case, without a license, a person fZo offending was liable to the penalty. He submitted that the fact of the carriage run ning to Onehunga had nothing to cfo with the case.

His Worship said that he should not be able to give judgment in this case until Thursday next, as it would take time to go carefully over a matter of so much importance to the public. He would therefore reserve his decision until Thursday next. This was isll the business.

MtE EVENING frAB, SATURDAY, ■ FEBRPAftY 8, 187S, , i i ~..,__- <«m. »i i.iif,,inii__i.i.'i_inm ,-i>—ri-r iijL»__..ii_OTi_mi_Tami^>*^^



Special Advertisements. OHEAPLINES OE DRESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7jd White Marcella, from B.\d per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, (id per yard Superior Batistes, lOid per yard White Ground .Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, Gd per yard Plain Alpacas, s£d per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. T <Jfws * * * ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER 345, I.C. A MEETING- of the above Chapter will be held on MONDAY EVENING, the 10th instant, at half-pr.__t seven o'clock. Visiting companions are invited to attend. By order of the K. CATHOLIC LITERARY INSTITUTE, Wei/ltnoton street.— Musical, Literal/, and Dramatic Entertainment, in aid of the Funds, on MONDAY NEXT, February 10. Parti. —Music, Readings, and Recitations. Part II. —Amusing Farce. Admission, 2s Od. Doors open at 7.30, to com mence at 8 p.m. IN accordance with the 27th Clause of the Licensing Act, 1871, I hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the Worshipful Justices of I the Peace for the District of Papakura for a Transfer of a License, of tlie Point Russell Hotel, to Roland ! Robert Campion. JAMES INNES. TO LET, a good eight-roomed House, top of Queen-street, Karangahape Road.— Apply to CartwTight & Sons. I OST, a Gold Locket, between the J Wharf and Symonds street. Reward offered. —Apply to Mr G. P. Pierce, Insurance Buildings. "SEAMEN'S MUTUAL BENEFIT AND PROTECTION SOCIETY. A GENERAL MEETING- of the f\ above Society w.'J! be held at the Thames Hotel, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, at eight o'clock, for the transaction of most particular business. All members are requested to attend. By order of the Committee. 7 W. SMITH, Secretary. February 8, 1873. WIDENING AND RAISING FIRST AND THIRD CAUSEWAYS BEYOND ANN'S BRIDGE, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auck'and, February 4, 1873. TENDERS for the above Work are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 17th inst. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and forms of Tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, f'rpscent Chambers. Shortland-street. Crescent v,u HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). A N Extraordinary Meeting of Share -01. holders is hereby convened to be held in the Large Room of the New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, svrl March 1873. at 12.80 p.m. Business- To authorise the disposal of forfeited Shares and to amend, alter, or revoke, if necessary, The whole or any of the existing Rules for the Manage ment of the Company, and to pass new Rules in lieu thereof- ROBERT HORNE. Legal Manager. Auckland, Bth February, 1873. . "^^TI q"tEAM TO MAHU- Ji^|^ O RA-NGI AND HOT SPRINGS lSoMSSracfof yesterday's storm The Steamer Lily Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 11 o'clock TO MORROW (Sunday), the 9th. Fo* freight, &c, apply to OASEY)



THE NEWTON KlßK—Pivin Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects : Morning—The Evolution of Christian Hope. Evening—Chiist in us the Hope of Glory. METHODIST EEEE CHUP.QH. —Sunday Services by Rev. G. 11. Turner, at the Pitt-street Chapel. Subjects: Morning, at 11 o'clock— " The Yoke of Christ." Evening, at G. 30 o'clock-"Rest." AEUBNISHED HOUSE to Let, or Apartments for a Lady and Gentleman. j PERSONAL. DEAEEST CHABLES—Why do you not return home or write ? I received the Machine you ordered, and packed it off back, as it was no good. Why did you not purchase it at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, as I told you ? the man is an Engineer, and his Machines are to be depended upon.—Your own, Mary. ! A .UCKLAND SAYINGS' BANK. ESTABLISHED 1847. President: HIS EXCELLENCY TriE GOVERNOR. Vice-President: WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is open daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Evenings from 7 to 0 o'clock. Any sum from ls. and upwards received, for which b per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. R, CAMERON, Accountant. 100 and 102, Queen-street. A GENTLEMEN about to leave for England wishes to obtain a Partner com petent to undertake the management and working of a profitable Farm close to Auckland.—For further particulars apply to X., Box 01, Post-office. NOTICE.— Jf Mr Linderman (late mate of tlie Lion) does not pay me for his board I shall sell his Effects to pay for the same and expenses incurred. —-W. Moyle, Wharf Dining rooms. pLOVER! CLOYEE!! CLOYEB \J SEED!!! Ex 'liOCHNAG All.' New Clover Seeds, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, Turnip, &c, just landed, in splendid condition. 11. LIPS COMBE, 130, Queen-street. Wanted. WANTED, Eurnished Apartments for a Lady and Gentleman with three small children.- " AAA.," office of this paper. WANTED, immediately, a respect able Lad to make himself generally useful.— Apply at the Coach and Horses Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a Female Machinist and Fitter ; one accustomed to Elastics pre ferred,—Apply to BUck & Co., Aberdeen Factory. Wellesley stre"et. WANTED, a Painter ; must be a good hand.—Apply to G. Bishop, Kyber Pass road. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Oirl ; one accustomed to children preferred. — Apply to Mrs Ireland, Hulme Court, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable House keeper.—For address apply oflice of this paper. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for tlie Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines of 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, immediately, two pairs of Sawyers to Saw Telegraph Poles in the Manakau district. — Apply to Archard & Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, two Housemaids.—Aii piy Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant in a family residing within five miles of Auckland ; references required and good wages given.—Apply at the oflice of Mr 11. 11. Lusk, Shortland-street, Auckland. PAINTER. WANTED, a first-class "Workman to Paint nine Cottages and three Dwelling houses, Labour only. —Apply to IRELAND BROTHERS, Panmure. WANTED, to Sell, 3640 Valen tines, only one Penny Each ; Od per dozen ; 7s Cd per gross—ll. Watts, Market Place. WANTED, a Partner with small capital but energetic, to assist in and extend a business that is giving a good return for present outlay, in Queen street. —Apply to L.V.L., oflice of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Bass, North Shore. WANTED to Poll. Ohom. Patent Iron Ploughs. '■-.•. ■ -■ • : • ;, ; Pumps, &c, &C, at Alfred Smu.iL;., .... , . i.i ;, .'__:*_.._.! street. WANTED TO LET, a Eirst-class Temperance Hotel, centrally situated ; doing a large profitable business ; present tenant obliged to leave through sickness. Furniture, Goodwill, &c, can be had at valuation.—For particulars apply to Mr S. Vickers, 50, Queen 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 Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom- ' house-street. Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS, AND TlLES.—Wanted Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Grey streets, ole agent for the Whau brickmakers. 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. WANTED KN OWN, 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. WALLER, Timber Merchant. EOE SALE, one Whaleboat, 30ft —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom house street.



Miscellaneous. ELECTION OE SCHOOL COMMITTEES. The Board of Education have appointed Meetings 'of the Resident Householders of the Educational \ Districts described below, to be held at the times and places specified hereunder, for the purpose of electing I School Committees: - The Auckland East Educational District.— Comprising all that portion of the City of Auckland lying to the East of Hobson street and Pitt street. Meeting for the Election of District School Com mittee to be held at the Mechanics' Institute, Auck land, on MONDAY, the 10th February, 1873, at half past seven o'clock p. Hi. The Panmure Educational District.—Com mencing at the seaward termination of the road which forms the northern boundary of Allot ment No. 38, of the Parish of Waitemata, thence by that road to the road which forms the eastern boundary of Allotments Nos. 45 and 40 of said Parish, thence by the last described road to the north-western angle of Allotment No. 28 of said Parish, then by the western boundary of said AUotment No 28 and the western boundary of Allotment No. 33 to the road which forms the northern boundary of Allotment No 32 of the said Parish of Waite mata, thence by the said last-mentioned road to the road which forms the western boundaries of Allotments Nos. 41 and 48 of small lots near the Village of Panmure, thence by tho southern boundaries of Allotments Nos. 48, 42, 47, and 40 of small lots near the Village of Panmure aforesaid to the Panmure and Otahuhu road, thence continuing along said road a distance of 50 chains to aright line bearing due east to the Tamaki Ptivor, and by said line and the waters of the Tamaki River aforesaid and Pakuranga Creek to the road which forms the eastern boundary of Allotment No. 30 of the Parish of Pakuranga, thence by the said road to the road at the north-eastern angle of Allotment No. Ii of said Parish of Pakuranga, then westerly and north-westerly by said road to the nearest point of the Tamaki River-and by the waters of said river to the point of commencement. Meeting for Election of District School Committee to be held at the Hall adjoining the Duke of Edin burgh Hotel, Panmure, on MONDAY, 10th February. 1873, at seven o'clock p.m. The Parnell Educational District.— Com prising all those lands situate within tin boundaries of the Parnell Highway District, in proclaimed in the Pro-incial Government Gazette, No. 12, dated the 21st April, 1871. Meeting for the Election of District School Com mittce to be held at the Parnell Public Hall, on tin Manukau Road, on TUESDAY, the llth February , 1873, at half-past seven o'clock p.m. LOST, on St. G-eorge's Bay Road, n a Small-book.—The finder will be rewarded upoi leaving it at the oflice of this paper. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESI DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W- Arthur, Upper Queen street. JOHN SKINNER has much pleasure tl in informing the public of Auckland that lit has opened the Butchers Shop lately in the occupatior of Mr. Georoe, in Wakeiickl-street, and hopes bj keeping the best article and also by strict attention t( cleanliness to merit a fair share of their patronage. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Address M., oflice of this paper BOARD AND RESIDENCE Belle View House, Vincent-street. Entrance also from Hobson-street, a few doors'past the Criterion Hotel 'ij&'.-'Vtts^ v •?"• -3,' V -__(r~v_,_rl' AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders foe Loax of One Hukdeed Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Oflice, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1873. TENDERS are invited for a Loan of ,£100,0f)0, to be raised upon tlie Seruritiesnamed in and under the provisions of "The Anckland Harbour Docks Act, 1871," on Hve per Cent. Debentures. The Securities are Freehold Harbour Endowments held under Crown Grants, Debentures. Interest, and Sinking Fund being a first charge upon, the Revenue of the Board. Tlie Debentures « ill be issued as follows:—£2s.ooo on the 10th day of .Inly 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876. 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 oflice not later than the Ist day of July, 1873, 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, may be obtained on application to this oftico. W. C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND IMPRO VEM EN T COMMISSION. EXTENSION OF WELLESLEY STREET TO SYMONDS STREET. TENDERS Will be received by the undersigned until noon of TUESDAY, llth February, from persons willing to execute the above Work in accordance with Plans and Specifications, which may be seen at the Commissioners' Oflice, Albert Barracks, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tenders to be endorsed " Extension of Wellesley street." Pv. H. STEVENSON, January 28, 1873. Secretary. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OP ARTISTS. THE Exhibition of the above Society will be held at tho City Hall about the end of the present month. "Works of Art intended for Exhibition will be re ceived from the 24th to the 2Sth inst. The following will be admissible:- Oil and Water- Color Paintings (foreign or local), Crayon and Pencil Drawings, Etchings, Designs, Architectural Plans, Photographs, and Statuary. For urther information apply to JNO. O. HOYTE, iio'n. Secretary. Parnell, February 1, 1873. BROWN BREAD for the Million ! At 3_ per two lb. LOAF.—C. Woodward begs to inform his former patrons and the public generally that he has received a fresh supply of pure Whcaten Meal, and will on and after MONDAY, 3rd inst., be enable to supply the above. C. WOODWARD, 250, Queen-street. mHE NATIONAL BANK 01? NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED.) SPECIAL NOTICE. Applications for the 33,333 Shares reserved forthe Colonies will now be received by the UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA at their various Branches in New Zealand, who will supply the necessary " Forms of Application for Shares," and receive the deposit of 10s. per Share on Shares applied for. Share List will Close on 14th inst. Should no allotment be made deposits will be returned in full. By authority of the Board. W. S. GRAHAMS, • Director,



Drapery. j US T OPENED, ■■ ■ A HEA V V STO C X OP SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS j CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance, on Woollen nd Cotton Goods) ay ■*y I_ESS THAN THE OLD PRICES. '■" .; 0 i i z A '■ z i •?. '!"• o .1 :> 11. ATKINS. * ■ Tl II E BALANCE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. A T X I N■ S. ■ ' TNTHE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. A FEW CASES. OF HATS STILL ON SALE Al THE JOB PEICES. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEY Mf A N



Drapery. T CO S GRAVE & CO., * CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, In view of Extensive Alterations aud 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 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 3 offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In obder to Cleab. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena 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. ."TO BLACKSMITHS AND COACH BUILDERS. TO be disposed of, an old-established Business, situate in Upper Queen street, opposite the Market Place. This is a rave opportunity to persons in tlie above trade. For particulars apply to CHARLES PAIN, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. ON SALE by the undersigned, ex Amaranth, Amateur, Lion, Margaret Campbell Energy, and Stratnavar — 500 tons Oamaru Flour, in 200, 100, and 50 lb. bag 100 " Adelaide Flour, in 200 lb. bags 100 " Canterbury Flour, in 200,100, and 50 lb. bags Sold in lot to suit Purchasers. G. W. BINNEY. ON Sale by the Undersigned, to arrive, and arrived ex Velocidade, Margaret Campbell, Amateur, Energy, Prince Alfred Wonga Wonga, Hero, Amaranth, and other vessels :— 2000 bags Canterbury Oats 500 tons Oamaru Flour • 100 tons Canterbury Flour ] tons Adelaide. Flour 'mjZ sf.cks Oatmeal 100 sacks Pearl Barley 350 sacks Pol?ard 300 sacks Bailey Dust 50 oases Bacon 100 saaks M>lt 30 bales Tasmanian Hops 20 bales English Hops (Kent, 1871} 500 sacks Sydney Maize 200 cases Hobart Town Jams 150 „ „ ~ Tart Fruit G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street. SADDLERY AND HARNESS. rPHE Cheapest Place to Purchase every variety of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Bridles, Spurs, Brushes, &c, is direct from the Importer and Maker. LARGE SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED AND TO ARRIVE. W. S. JON ES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER, . 154, QUEEN STREET (Opposite the Old Court-house), AUCKLAND. MRS PURDY begs to inform her lady friends that she is open for Engagements las a Monthly Nurse.—Please enquire at Mr Peter's, i Baker, Symonds-street.



Entertainments. pBINCE OE WALES THEATRE. J. H. Mount Proprietor. Frank Richardson .. .. Business Manager. J. Small Advance Agent. FAREWELL PERFORMANCES or THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY TROUPE OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STAR ARTISTES. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY EVENING. THIS (SATURDAyTeVENING, FEB. 7. GREAT BILL FOR TO-NIGHT ! LOTTIE! will take her Flying Leap from the Dress Circle to the Stage after her grand performance on the Treble Trapeze. FRANK AND VICTOR will perform their Beautiful, Original, and Favorite Act on the FLYING RINGS. BUCKLEY AND HOLLY In their Songs and Dances. FANNY SARA In New Star Comic Songs. FRED. CLIFTON, In Fresh Characters. J. HERMAN In his Celebrated Violin Solos. Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. BA Z A A R . BAZAAR. A BAZAAR Under the Distinguished Patronage of Sir George Gkev, X.C.8., the Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Blanche. Major (iordon, and the Officers and Members of the Volunteer Force ol Auckland, AVILL BE HELD IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE, In Aid of the Sir George Grey Cadet Corps, on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY NEXT. All kinds of useful and fancy Needlework for Sale ; also, Toys of every description, Steam Engines in full steam, and a choice selection of Valentines, &c, Sale to commence each day at two o'clock. < Entrance from Queen and Turner streets. ' Admission : One Shilling ; Children, half-price. Contributions will please be sent in not later than ! Monday morning. j The Splendid Band of the Artillery Volunteers will perform Choice Selections of Music every evening. Magic Lantern Views will be exhibited during these evenings. ' There will also be Grand Entertainments every evening, particulars of which will appear ou Monday. The whole will conclude with a SUBSCRIPTION BALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING (VALENTINE'S DAY), Under the above distinguished patronage. Dancing to commence at 8.30 o'clock. Single Tickets, 7s Cd each ; Double do, 10s 6d each. ; May be obtained from Major Gordon ; Messrs Upton, Wayte, and Turrell, Booksellers; Mr Hanna, at Bartlett's Studio ; Mr Home, at J. C. Morrin's ;Mr Hewin, Queen street, and at the College, CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain." SAWN TIMBER. gJAWN KATTEI, Rough, Planed, Tongued, and Grooved, wholesale and retail, at the Mills, Whangapoua; and the Yards, Custom house-street, Auckland. Contractors' and Builders Specifications cut to order on the shortest notice. HUGH CRAIG.. Queen-street Wharf. Auctions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10. AT YORK-STREET, PARNELL. Two O'CLOCK. THE Subscribers bave been instructed to sell by public auction, under Warrant, on Monday, lOtb instant, at 2 o'clock, at I: the residence of Mr G. F. Gillman, York street, ParneU, The Entire HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS., &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. p. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19.^™* 1 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTIES. THE Subscribers have received in structions, from Mr Thomas Campbell to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, A N UMBER OF VALUABLE CITY PROPER TIEB, situated in Queen-street, Wakefleld street, Hobson-street, Drake-street, Union and WePington-streets, Napier-street, &c. , Full particulars in a future issue, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10. NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. THE Subscribers have received in- j structions to sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 10th inst., at 11 o'clock, I A Small Choice Assortment of New and Popular '' Music, selected by Mr Alfred Anderson, the Celebrated Pianist, consisting of Operas, com plete, Sacred and Secular Works, Christy Minstrels Songs, bound and in paper; Chappell's and Boosey's Cabinets and Magazines, Instruc tion Books for all instruments, Exercises, Music Pieces, Songs, Duets (vocal and in strumental), and Dance Music. Also, Eight-keyed Concert Flutes, Fifes, Piccolos; \ , Pratten's superior Perfected Flute, Plated < i Volunteer Bugle, by Distin; Wheatstone's I ! celebrated Double-action Concertina. FOR SALE IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. ! ( On view—Friday and Saturday, 7th and Bth inst. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneers. , ' I J MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. IMPROVED FARM AND HOMESTEAD, AT PAPATOITOI. THE Subscribers have received in- J structions from Mr David AVhite, Jun., who is leaving the province, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, Feb. jl7, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE FARM, situated at Papatoitoi, on the Great South Road, containing 521 acres, 241 acres of which are fenced with a post and rail fence and live hedge, and subdivided into paddocks, andare now under cultivation, and on which are erected a new five-roomed House and Stable. The property has a large frontage to the Papakura river, and to two saltwater creeks, which boats drawing from 8l"t. to 10ft. can navi- ' gate. The property will be sold in either one or two lots, (0 suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, " | a 1 Auctioneers. I f?