At tiie meeting of the Freight Association, llast night, correspondence from the London

Age-nt was read, stating that there was no probability of their being able to obtain the object contemplated. The Association would therefore be liquidated and dissolved, fj Mr Coster, chairman of the C'hristchurch "New Zealand Shipping Company," was introduced to the meeting, and a committee was appointed to wait upon importers to induce them to take shares in the Christ ehurch Company. A lease of land at Wanaka Lake was auctioned at a premium of £224. A proposal has been made by Mr Barr fo the employment of local labour in the con struction of tramways.

At Driver's wool sales bidding was spirited. 1,430 bales were submitted, but the great bulk was passed,, prices shewing a decline upon medium and light greasy of one penny to twopence per 11). Greasy was sold at 11 cl to 13d. Mixed, la 2d to Is lOd.

TAURANGA.

This day.

Arrived : Southern Cross, at 3.50 p.rn

yesterday. Sailed : Whitby, for Opotiki ; Ringleader, Bella, Elizabeth, and Clara.

GREYMOUTH.

This day.

James Hicks cut his throat, and jumped into the &ea. His body was recovered. He liad been drinking.

MR STAFFORD'S SPEECH AT TIMARU.

THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE

COLONY

TIMAIIU,

This day. Mr Stafford addressed his constituents last night. He was received with cheers. The Mayor occupied the chair. Mr Stafford referred to the prosperity of Timaru, Canterbury, and Otago, which, he said, were never in a more healthy condition. He said the Parliament of 1572, being com posed of new men, no distinct parties had been formed. He referred to the disappoint ment felt "when Parliament met regarding the administration of the Public Works policy. Mr Vogel had exceeded his powers in the Brogden contracts. There was no organised Opposition until the estimates were brought down. Then he was offered the leadership of a party on the basis of prudence in finance. He began with fifteen supporters, which soon increased to twenty-one. He said that the Government was half-hearted in the matter of the Education Bill, Mr Vogel absenting himself from the House. The Bill was suddenly withdrawn. The Go vernment also allowed the Insolvency Bill to lapse and other measures. When the Public Works A.ct came under discussion railways were got upon the schedule of the bill for political purposes merely, and the discussion degenerated into a political scramble. He re ferredtothe Li/ltelton Times as authoritatively pronouncing certain lines to be political rail ways. The most damning speeches in the want of confidence debate were those made by the Government supporters. Immigration liad been neglected up to the present time. Immigrants were not employed on railway works and settled on the land. The San Francisco mail service was unpxmctual and uncertain. He traced the history of the feuperintendental resolutions, and said he had declined to sxipport them. He was re quested to table a want of confidence motion, but was disinclined to take office on account of the financial difficulties in which the country was involved. He was defeated because he did not receive support from the quarters where he expected it. During the debate it transpired that the Brogden contracts were entered into before any plans were formed by the Government. The Go vernment did not avail themselves of Mr Brogden's large experience, but kept him as a sort of head navvy. The construction of lines of railway was delayed by the neglect of the Government in not making provision for the importation of the necessary railway material. They were trading on credit in London, and paying interest on loans out of loans. The borrowing power must come to an end. The revenue of the colony Avas £1,100,000. The general and provincial tlebt ten millions. The interest and sinking fund amounted to £616,000. Mr Vogel estimated railway receipts at the end. of three years, but none accrued. Mr Vogel estimated a revenue of £30,000 from railway estates which he never created. There would be a deficiency of £40,000 from stamp duties ; also £612,000 from treasury bills falling due. The Smoke's Hay Herald was prognosticating a land tax, and the Southern Cross an income tax. The knowledge that taxation must be increased, and that he would be blamed for others faults made him disinclined to take office. There would be stagnation, distress, and want of employment when the reaction came. The Customs' revenue would fall off. The reaction might not come this year, or the next; not until the loans were exhausted. But it would not ruin New Zealand, whose resources were boundless and elasticity great. If the land fund of the provinces would not pay the working expenses of the railways, then a general tax would have to be made upon each province or district. He had not the least hesitation in saying that, if he had chosen to adopt certain means, he might have remained in office. He declined to believe that there was only one man in New Zealand who could keep peace with the natives. He had taken office as Native Minister at the request of a large number of influential native chiefs. He referred to the importance of defining the powers of Provincial Govern ments and Councils. He would not indicate any policy for the future. He regarded the Public Works policy as good, but condemned the manner in which it was being carried out.

Mr Stafford answered several questions, and received a vote of confidence.

CORRESPONDENCE.

LAKRIKINISM.

To the Editor of the Evening Stae. Sir, —I beg to call your attention to a very dangerous practice which is carried on by some people in the immediate neighborhood of Rutland streetjfand Queen street, of throwing stones on the tops of the houses to annoy people just when the are retiring to rest. Last Monday night, at about ten minutes to eleven, I was passing down the street when a large stone was thrown at a corner house, and on my calling at the house was informed that they have not only been annoyed for weeks in this way, but have had their windows broken, and stones come into the house. They have complained to the police, but it still continues. I hope Mr Editor you will give publicity to this, as it

may be the means of putting a stop to this dangerous and disgraceful larking.—l am, yours respectfully, A NEIGHBOUR. <►

LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star. ) SlR,—I believe you are not in the hebit of answering any private communications, but in this case I hope you will make an excep tion, as I am a poor man and know no one whom I could trust to give me advice. lam acquainted with a method of making common paper of any description waterproof, for the purpose of packing. I wish to know if you think such a thing would be saleable in this place. It, would, I think, be of great use to shippers, and the cost is trifling I know also, of a method of moulding horn into buttons and other useful articles, which might find sale here. Perhaps, sir, for the sake of "the cause that lacks assistance," you would find room in your little paper to give me an answer to this, and oblige yours truly, E.H.F.

[We should think our correspondent's knowledge could be turned to good account. Frobably some of our readers can afford the required information —Ed M.S, |

HIGHWAY BOARDS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sik,—Are you aware, or a ye any of your correspondents, in « position to enlighten me as to whether there is any check on Highway Boan^ in the matter of contracts ? 1 mean vl the matter of letting them without specifications or plans of the proposed works, without any definite information as to what work is to be executed, except the mere verbal description by a member of the Board, who can, without any possibility of the con tractors successfully objecting, cause more work to be done than was originally intended. Again, is it usual for the Boards to open tenders, with closed doors, the tenderers not being admitted V Or can any tenders be accepted, or any other business be transacted in the absence of the chairman ? and if teruiers are advertised to be received up to a Certain hour, is it a legal proceeding to accept tenders after that time ? My reason tor asking for this information is in consequence of the proceedings of the Titirangi Highway Board in their recent advertisement for "works in that district. According to this advertisement specifications were to be seen at Mr Pugh's. On applying for them there was no such document in writing, Mr Pugh showing, by verbal descrip tion, what work was to be executed. The tenders were oj^ened with closed doors, and a gentleman who lives with a member of the Board, and who accompanied him to the meeting, is the successful tenderer. The tenders were advertised to be deposited at four o'clock, and three were allowed to be delivered in at five. The chairman, Mr Hanson, was not at the meet ing at all. It may be all right, but it has a very queer look. It is not the lirst time the proceedings of the Board have been protested against, and though I have no doubt the members are all "all honourable men," the sooner they put off all " appearance of evil" the more satisfactory it will be to the rate payers of the district. —lam, &c, A RATE PAYER,

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Samuel Cochrane and Son sold this day, on the Queen-street wharf, ex Warwick : —25 iron water-tanks, at prices ranging from £4 to £4 as each. A lot of ships' littings, buoys, &c, brought ordinary prices.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. sold to-day :— Knight's jams, at 7s 3d per doz. ; tart fruits, 9s per doz. ; white crystals, 18, £3(3 15s per ton ; loaf sugar, 5d pei- n>. ; Adelaide flour, £15 per ton ; currants, 4^d per flj.

MINING. The following are the current calls and dividends payable in the companies named below :— £ s. d.

MEETINGS. Argo, Mr A. A. Browne's office, Wyndham street, Auckland, 2 p.m., 28th February Thames Gas Company, Insurance Buildings, Auck land, 3 p.m 23th February Pride of Tokatea, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, noon, 3rd March Nolan's Candlelight, Company's office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 11 a.m., 18th March Murphy's Hill, Messrs J. B. Russell and Devore's, office, Shortland street, 18th March Old Whan, Company's office, 2 p.m., 19th March Old stocking, Coromandel, 22nd March

COINCIDENCE OF FIGURES.

The following is translated from a German paper, the Saltzburg Kirchenllaht: — REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE OF NUMBERS IN

THE LffE OF PIO NONO. Pius IX. was ordained Priest at the age of 27 : add 2 and 7 we get the number ... •■• ••■ ••• 9 He was elected Pope at the age of 54 : add 5 and 4, again... 9 His expected Liberation in 1873, his age will be 81 : 8 and 1 9 He was born 1792, add the four num bers, 1, 7, 9, 2 we get 19 He was ordained Priest in 1819 1 and 8, and 1 and 9, again 19 He was elected Pope in 1546, again 19 His expected Liberation, 1873, again ...• 19 The intervals between these events are all 3by9, or 27, from his birth ( 1792 ), to his ordination (1819) 27 years ; from his ordina tion to his elevation ( 1846 ), 27 from his elevation to his expected liberation in 1873, 27 years. Deduct 73 from 92 (i.e., the year of his liberation 1873 to the year of his birth 1792) it will give the year of his ordination 19. Add the year of his ordination 19 to his age at the ordination 27, it will give the year of his elevation 46. Add the year of his ordination 19 to his age at the elevation 54, it will give the year of his liberation 73. Nine years more would make the age of Pius IX. 90, another number 9, and the year 1882, 1, S, 8, 2, again 19.

Db.Bright'sPhosphodyne.—Multitudes of People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Un fitness for Business or Study, Failure of fl earing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy Phosphodyne (Oxonic Oxygen), which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitution, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained. OS° Caution.— Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne as imitations are abroad.; and avoid purchasings single bottles, the genuine article being sold in case only.

The picture of " Jacob's Dream," "with its | handsome frame, which was exhibited at the bazaar in aid of the Sir George Grey Cadets, will be raffled at Mr BarttetVs studioj^ four o'clock on Saturday.

A correspondent rif the .'Delhi Gazelle at Kumaon says 1—" Tliere is a perfect reign of tSi! ror in these parts on account of the depre dations of a family of tigers that seem to be slaying men and women indiscriminately. It is said that these pests have been emboldened to commit such havoc by the villagers at this season picketing their cattle out in the open. I hear that two men and one woman within the last week have been killed within a few miles of this, and now cows and buffaloes are falling a prey to the man-eater?!. It is to be hoped that the Government will do something to rid the country of these timers. At present people are afraid to travel unless in gangs." .'

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Special Advertisements. pHEAP LINES OP DEESS vy M A T E 11 I A L, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7.', cl White Marcella, from Bjd per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, (Id per yard Superior Batistes, lOid per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, la per rare] Fancy Mohairs, Gd per yard Plain Alpacns, o^d per yard, S, & J, R.'VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets, T-JK TT °E HOKIANG-A n j|3^\ D I R E C T. The Schooner *BtißE» Herald, Captain McKenzie, will sail for Hokianga THIS DAY, February 27. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFAIILANE, Agent. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLBEN AT AUCKLAND. IN THE MATTER OF "THE MINING COM PANIES ACT, 1872," AXD IN THE MATTER OF THE MURPHY'S HILL GOLD MINING COMPANY (Kechhteked), NOTICE is hereby given that under the provisions of " The Mining Companies Act, 1872," an order was made by Thomas Beck ham, Esq., Judge of the District Court, on the Twenty fourth day of February, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-three, that the above-named Company be wound-up, and that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Company be held on TUESDAY, the Eighteenth clay of March, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-three, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the Oilices of Messieurs Russell and Devohe, Solicitors, Shortland street, Auckland. Dated this Twenty-seventh day of February, 1573. A. DE YORE, Solicitor, ShovUand street; Auckland. TO LET, Shop and House ; eight rooms, stable, well. —Apply to H. Partington, two doors from Bank of New Zealand. pITY MEAT BAZAAE, LIST OF PRICES :— Primest Beef from 2kl to -l!d per 1b ; Primest Mutton from 2.! dto 4UI per lL ; Veal, Pork, and Lamb, equally low ; Chops, 4i per lb ; Steak, fid per lb ; Corn Beef, 3d per lb. W. H. MKSSENGEK. A YOUNG MAN, lately arrived per Warwick, with a family of young children and nothing to support them, would be grateful of employment in a Store or any similar capacity ; good at accounts if required ; would make himself generally useful. Salary no object.—Apply to X.H., Stur office. TO LET, iv Hardinge street, a House of eight rooms, overlooking the harbor. Apply to John Ogilvie, Grocer, Drake street. pRIISCE OF WALES THEA.TJJE. Lessee Mr P. Vragnizan. FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 28, 1873. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO M R TOM MARGE TT S, The Fivorite Comique, and SIGNO R L. FERR AR I, The Celebrated Monkey Trainer. Tendered to them by the leading Amateurs of Auckland. Great Attract eon for in is Occasion. (See Day Bill.) Tickets may be had at the principal Hotels in Auckland. Prices :—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. DANTZIC SPRUCE. BRAND: KICK & FISCHER. THIS universal and excellent beverage of the celebrated brand of Eiok and Fischer, is now to be had on Draught, in Bottle, or by the Keg, from JOHN SCEATS, BRITISH HOTEL, (JUEEN STREET. Highly recommended by the faculty. Also, 5 hhds. Rum Shrub. 30 0.p., for special use of the Jewish fraternity. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage in Russell street, Ponsonby road (close to Mr James's, Builder, residence.)-Apply on the premises. N 0 T I C E. TO OWNERS, MASTERS, AND MATES OF VESSELS TRADING OUT OF AUCKLAND. A PUBLIC MEETING- will be held in the Thames Hotel, on SATURDAY, Ist March,at 7.30 p.m., to take into consideration the propriety of memorialising the Government to appoint a Local Board of Examiners for the Port of Auckland. All persons interested are earnestly invited to attend. BOARD AND EESIDENCE for two Gentlemen or Ladies at Karangahape road, three doors from Mr Gillingham, Upper Queen street. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Loan of One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1873. HHENDEKS are invited for a Loan of -I- £100,000, to be raised upon the Securities named in and under the provisions of "The Auckland Harbour Docks Act, 1871," on Five 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. The Debentures will be issued as follows:— £25,000 on the lOtli day of July 1873, 1874, 1875. 1876, to be re-paid by Sinking Fund of One per Cent. Interest and principal payabel either in London, Australia, or New Zealand. Tenders to be sent to this office 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 W^iontothtePffi^.^ Q( DALi)y> '■ ■ phftjyioftn.



Wanted. WANTED, a Lad, about 14 or 16, to work on a Dairy i'arm , must be able to milk.—Apply Nottingham House, Wellington street, at eight o'clock a.m. WANTED, a strong Boy as an Apprentice to the Boot Trade; one ac customed to the trade preferred.—Apply Garrett Bros., Dublin House, Wakefield street. TT7ANTED KNOWN, ex Warwick, V » Point Lacs, Braids, Berlin Wools, and Fancy Goods.—STRETTON'S, Top of Grey street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. COHEN has for Sale Oil Coats and Trousers, Horse and Waggon Covers. .10 per cent, allowed to Shopkeepers and Dealers.- Grey street, next door to Mr Welsman's private residence, WANTED, a Lad about 15 or 16. —Apply to Mr Williamson, Tobacconist. Queon street. TITANTED, a pood General Servant. Iv ? Apply to Mrs Cosgrave, Alten Boat). WANTED, a steady Man to Run papers.— Apply to the office of this paper. WANTED, a Girl to nurse a baby. —Apply to Mrs Ea.idown, Queen street. WANTED, a Night Porter; must be a steady man.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a clean active Girl to assist a lady in domestic work. —Apply to H., Star office. WANTED, a strong active Lad; one accustomed to the grocery business pre ferred.—ll. & P. Gibbons. WANTED, a strong active Lad. — T). Stophenson & Co., New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills, Wyndham street. WA NTED KNOWN, that D. 'O. MA HONEY. Wyndham street, will dispose of his Stock of Musical Instruments, &c, by lltisson, of London, at Cost Prtck, to effect a speedy Sale : also, a good Piano and Singer's Sewing Machine WILLIAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England : arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mothei anxious to hear of you. WANTED KNOWN, that the un doraigned 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. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. 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.— i The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c., at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold smr & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Ottice : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house-street. Auckland Sash, Poor, and Moulding Factory, Newton . Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yurd. Cnromandel Saw Mill, Whanearoa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN that D. OJOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Ilouseblocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. MESSES. WnrriNG and Athol call at the Junction Hotel. A note from Waikato for you. FIVE SHILLINGS EEWARD.— Lost, a Bunch of Keys, between Auckland and Mercer. - Any one leaving the same at Godkin's Hotel, Drury, will receive the above reward. LOOK OUT X O R THE AUCKLAND AMATEUR SEEENADERS. W. F. ARMSTRONG, Manager. T OVERS of good Cigars are re .I.J quested to test the El AGTJILA de RUSSIA CIGARS, the Choicest ever imported into Auckland, by the p.s. Nebraska. M. HAY MAN, TOBACCONIST, Next to tiik Savinos' Bank, Queen street. A UCKLAND AUTUMN EAOE x\- MEETING. ELLERSLIE.—APRIL 14, 1873. Stewards : Hon. C. J. Taylor Dr Pollen Major Walmsley G. Crummer, Esq. John Cosgrave, Esq. Judoe: Captain Beckham. Handxoaitkr : Captain W. Kraser. Ci.Tißii ok the Course :H. Hardington, Esq. Starter, : Robert Wynyurd, Esq. Cleric ok tub Scales : W. Marks, Esq. First Rack.—l 2 o'clock. MAIDEN PLATE of 20 soys ; open to all horses that have never won an advertised prize of £50 ; one and a-lv.ilf miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Second Race.—l2.4s. WELTER HANDICAP of 40 soys ; entrance. 4 soys,. h. ft. ; to be declared before the starting of first race ; second horse to save his stakes ; one mile and a-quarter. Third Race. —1.30. PONY RACE, 15 soys ; once round the course ; 14 hands ;to carry lOst; 7 lbs allowed for each inch under 14 hands ; entrance, 1 soy. Fourth Race.—2.SO. AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 20 soys from the prize ; top weight not over 11 st; distance, two miles ; entrance, 3 soys ; to be lodged with the Secretary by 3 p.m. 20th March ; weights to be declared 31st March, and acceptance, with sweep of 6 soys, to be sent in at time of general entry. Fifth Race. -3.16. SELLING RACE of 60 soys ; once round the course ; welter weights for age ; winner to be sold for 50 soys; if entered to be sold for 40 soys allowed 7 lbs ; 30 soys, 14 lbs ; 20 soys, 21 lbs \ 10 soys, 2Slbs; any surplus to go to the fund entrance, 4 soys. Sixth Race - 3.45. PIACK RACE of 15 soys; once round the course catch weights : post entrance, 1 soy. Seventh Race.—4.ls. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 25 soys ; one mile ; entrance, 1 soy ; entrance to be made imme diately after Selling Race. ! Races will be run under Victorian rules and weights Entrances to be closed Bth April, at 4 p.m., Club Room, Auckland Hotel; and to be addressed to the Secretary. Entrances by letter will not be received nntless to hand at 4 p.m., Bth April. Entrances by telegram will not be received imless accompanied by remittance. Qualification to members of Auckland Jockey Club 1 soy, to non-members 2 soys for all races except Pony and Hack races, far which 1 soy will qualify. I ' BURTON J. DAVENEY, i Ken, Secretary AJ.O, . febJHWy 15,1873,



Drapery. JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK Q? SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS i FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance on Woollen and CottonjGoods) at LESS THAN THE. OLD PRICES. II ATKINS. m H E BALANCE OF DRESS MATERIALS, SILK [JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS; A2TD ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. TN THE CLOTHING DEPAETMENT 3PECJAL CHEAP LINES. A FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE A1 THE JOB PEICEB. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN



Drapery. ] 1 T COSQEA V E & CO. j CANADA BUILDINGS, I QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, 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 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, Offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted ; Stopk of, PJUPERY AND CLOTHING, i j AT AW j IMMENSE EE£UC TIO N, ! in order jo Clear. 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, Caliooe 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. (fV3ji 'Jy^'b *> EDUCATION RESERVES. rPENDEES, 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 56, Parish of Pakuranga, contain ing I^o acres, more or less, situate at the entrance of the Tamaki River. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary Board of Education. SPECIAL NOTICE. EARLY CLOSING. AFTEE 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. STOLEN or STEaTED, from the Domain, a Bob-tailed Dark Bay Horse, five years old. —Any person giving such information aswill load 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. "OOARD OF EDUCATION. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of 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 Educa n Office, Wyndham street. 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 vindersigned, 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 andS£ with extras, T. PEACOCK, SHORTLAND STREET, Agent fob. New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and repairs done on the premises. FOE SALE, Stock-in-Trade of a Grocery Business,; in Wyndham street.—For particulars apply office of this paper. FURNITURE. T<fc H. COOKE, 148, QUEEN • STREET (Corner of Victoria street), offer for Sale—a Large Stock of Drawing-room Suites (in Walnut), Dining-room Furniture (in Mahogany and other woods), Bed-room Furniture (in Mahogany Mottled Kauri, and Rimu), Library, Office, and Hall Furniture, Iron and Wood Bedsteads and Cots, English and American Cane-seated Chairs. Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, Tollot Glasses and Toilet Ware, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Voaetian and Roller Blinds, Matting, Door Mats and othor Furnishing: Requisites, the \yhplf> pf WMB&W9 jpi'ked ajiwy few priooa.



Miscellaneous. QUBURBA.ST BTOBE.—To Let, an O old-established Business, in good locality; comfortable house and garden. Stock may be had at a valuation, or as agreed. f ,g^ E^L & ca> •206, Queen street. UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [E ST A ELIS Tt E V 18 3 7.] PAID UP CAPITAL £1,250,000. RESERVE FUNDS £400,000. A BRANCH of this Bank will be opened immediately ;it Gisborne, Poverty Bay, under tho management of Mr. Otto D. yon lUmwiar. JOgEpH pA Chief Uilicer, New Zealand. Chvistcliureli, February 22, ltJ73. a| [EsT.vr.^TsHßn 1542.] iw # J A "M~I E S O N, S FUNERAL UNRERTAKEK, &o. •Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. I The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. 1 I WELLESLEY STREET EAST, 1 I Four Doors from Corner. jj AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. npHE Exhibition of the above Society X 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, andStatuary^ q Hon. Secretary. Parnell, February 1, 1573. C A U T I 0 N. IN order to avoid danger persons on - horseback or in vehicles are requested to proceed ut a foot pace on that part, of the Tamaki Koad near Newmarket now being alttajerl. .TAMEIp BABIiR, Engineer to the Bomfera District Board. .*"-" -p o E SALE, At the Yards of the Undersigned— Puriri Posts Heart of Kauri Posts Heart of Totora Posts Hobart Town Kails Ti-tree Pails sft. Hobart Town Palings 6ft. do do do Itauri Palings ~. I 40,000 oft. Hobart Town Palings, 14s 6d per 100 FENCING AT LOWEST BATES. ARCHARD & BROWN, MECHANICS' BAY AND FIREWOOD WHAEF. pOMFORTABLE Board and Eesi \J dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.," Star office. ■ rpWO or three young Men can be' X accommodated with Board and Residence by applying to Mrs Chapman, York Terrace, Grey street. Auckland'college and GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A QTT A L IFI ED TEACHES is XjL wanted to take temporary charge of the Juniof Department.-A.pplyto^H^^ster^^. A Secretary: TVTOttTH SROBE.—For Sale, a six-: ±M i-oomed House at Rosebank ;in good order; situated on an extensive allotment of the.richest soil planted with an admirable variety of rare shrub,, and kowers. Also, adjoining the above, Two Splendid Building Lots; fenced and planted. Terms easy.- Oliver Aiays. ■ [ TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on reasonable termS< CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street; and at Way Queen-staeet Auctions,, TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 28, SOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ART HUP./S MART. POULT ft V — Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. ; also, the Stock of a Fancier, consisting of a few good imported Brahma Fowls and their product _ PRODUCE-3 tons Californian Flour, 2 tons Canter bury Flour, 4 kegs Wanganui Butter 5 kegs of good Saxisage Skins, Bacon, Cheese. Butter 60 bags good fotatoes, Oniuns, Apples I ears, &o.| GROCERIES-Assorted, 10 cases K«w^aßous Jams HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AMD El'F^oTS, a good Saddle, Perambulator, Pictures, &c. TO-MORROW, FEBRUARY 28. BRUNS WI C X MA R T . CUTLERY, PLATEDWARE GLASS-; WARE. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Friday), at eleven o'clock, 3 CISE3 CUTLERY, GLASSWARE AND PLATEDWARE. MONDAY, MARCH 3. BRUNSWICK MAR T. BRIGANTINE SEA GULL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Monday, March 3, at eleven o'clock, The well-known favorite Brigantine SEA GULL, 122 tons register, as she now lies at Queen street Wharf, with all her Standing and Running Gear, Ground i'ackle, &c, ready for sea. THURSDAY, MARCH 13. ~ : PORT WAIKATO H&T-EL AND GROUND,'-,^; COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, Match 13, at twelve o'clock, The PORT WAIKATO HOTEL, containing twelve large Rooms, erected on Lots 8 and 9 of the township of Port Waikato, and situated opposite the Gevernment Wharf A three-roomed Cottage Greeted on Lot C 7 of the Township of Port Waikato Lot 6, lownship of Port Waikato Lot 93, Township of Port Waikato. Also, 10 Acres at Waiuku Town Acre at Waipipi | SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 1 Auctioneer.1),