CORRESPONDENCE.

THE YACHT RACE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star ) how^r^W 6 °f + tbe yacht race yesterday, toTyTd&3 if 0"16 ? ei'SOns ' was ** Ener-v fij i ? V I- liave always uP«eld the wil n.t »nd speed to the other yachts; you will not wonder, therefore, that I have been induced several times to bet in hei favou" SSifcyS d; SaPP°inted> I hold the opinion still that she has some good qualities about S Ui?l\ !MUC,°Tive failures > combined with the fact that she won the regatta cup m er e accident has cooled down my • enthusiasm to the level of common sense, and P 1 am now satisfied that the Pleetwing is the S-ovS yaCh I t>- -1? 6 *•» been fairly SS' T an( lsJoxmd wanting, a fact of winch I understand, its irrepressible owner Murt length fully convinced—Yours, &c.,

THE ALBERT BARRACK PLANS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. S]^C~ Althovi? ll **is surmised that the award ot the prize of £30 was given to « Floreat," alias Dr Shortland, through favoritism, still it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good as no doubt the charitable institutions of the city will benefit by its division amongst tnem. Of course a millionaire like Dr S would not dream of putting the trine in his own pocket.—Yours, &c, Argus.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

THIS DAY. [Beiore Thomas Beckham, Esq., E.M-1 The usual weekly sitting of this Court for the recovery of small debts, wp& held to-day, and the following busmen disposed of :— O'BRIEN V. HARRIS. This was an for recovery of a tenement by the Registrar of the Supreme Court troin the defendant—W. Harris due notice to quit having been served. The ifcnt due was set down at £18 2s 6d. In the absence of the defendant judgment was given for the plaintiff. ARTHUR V. GOODWIN. Claim, £14; for goods supplied. Mr W. H. Cornford for the plaintiff. The debt was proved in the usual way, and judgment passed for plaintiff. DILLON AND OARR V. DEARNESS. Claim, £2 8s lid. This was a judgment summons. The de fendant agreed to pay the debt by weekly instalments of ss, which was accepted, and an order made to that effect. ELLIS V. KEETLEY. This was also a judgment summons. Claim, £2 8s 6d. The defendant did not appear, and th c usual warrant was granted. MCDONALD V. DOOLINGS. Claim, £4 103 ; for goods supplied. The defendant did not appear, but a plea of bankruptcy was recorded in the cause list.

Judgment was given for the plaintiff. KAVANAGH V RICHARDS.

Claim, £11 10s 2d ; for goods supplied. Mr Meyers appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant had been served with a speedy summons previous to his departure by the Hero, and the money was paid. Judgment was given for the plaintiff. MACK V. HORNE.

Claim, £1 10s ; for commission,

Mr Cornford appeared for the defendant, who is steward on board the Wonga Wonga, and applied for an adjournment for one month, to enable the defendant to appear. His Worship granted an adjournment, and consented to hear the case on any other day should the Wonga arrive earlier, provided twenty-four hours' notice be given. Costs to abide the event.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(BeforeP. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor, R.M.)

DRUNICENN ESS.

Thomas Thomas, John McGregor, Roderick Robinson, andHezekiah Mann were severally charged with being drunk, and were subjected to the usual fine or imprisonment.

OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE,

Bridget Hawkey made her fifty-first ap pearance in Court this morning, charged with using offensive language in Chancery-lane yesterday. His Worship sentenced the prisoner to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

The Prisoner : Give me twelve months, your Worship. His Worship : Take that woman away. INSULTING- FEMALES.

Alfred Well was charged under the Vag rancy Act of 1869 with using insulting language to a young lady on Sunday last, whereby a breach of the peace might have ensued. His Worship severely reprimanded the accused, and had it not been for the good character he had received he should have punished him for his misconduct. He must be cautious in future. Dismissed. BREACHES OF BY-LAWS.

William Parker was charged with per mitting his horse to feed on a patch of grass in Union-street, on the lGth of February, and was fined 2s. (3d. and costs. Hezekiah Mann was charged with allowing his cows to stray in Wellington-street without proper attendance. The accused said that he had no cows. He believed his wife had some, but she had a protection order. Dis missed. . .lolin Inglis was charged with leaving his cart unattended in Wellington-street, and was fined ss. and costs. Frank Jagger, the owner of a mare and foal, was charged with allowing the same to wander in Union-street, on the lGth inst., and fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Dennis Mills .was charged with allowing seven cows to feed on a vacant piece of land in Union-street, on the 18th inst, but as they had only been grazing ten minutes his l Worship, remarking upon the serious f nature of the offence, cautioned Mrs Mills to keep a sharp eye on her cows or they might get into the pound. His Worship would not inflict the full penalty, but let her off with a fine of Is and costs, viz., 5s 6d. Alex. Wright was charged by Constable Jackson with allowing a cow to wander m St. Stephen's road, Parnell, on the 15th mst. Fined 2s Gd and costs. Benjamine Carbine was charged under the city by-laws with sweeping rubbish and other matter into the Queen-street channel on the morning of the 19th. Mr Joy appeared for the defence. Mr Goldie was sworn, and stated that on the morning in question he saw the defen dant with a broom in his hand sweeping a variety of rubbish, bits of papers and other stuff into the channel. To Mr Joy : Yes, the obstruction would have been removed in time ; he had seen many doing the same thing, and cautioned them. Mr Joy : Never mind your caution. Mr Goldie : "I never cautioned you." Mr Joy : "No, nor will you ever have occasion." What was the rubbish composed of? After much hesitation Mr Goldie stated that the rubbish was chiefly composed of dust.

constable Gordon stated that he saw defendant sweeping the pavement, and the , dust was of the ordinary character, such as I will accumulate on a wet day. j Mr .Joy submitted that this was truly a ! rubbishy case ; in which a vague endeavour had been made to define rubbish, but it involved a point which affects the inhabitants of the city, for every person who may be guilty of sweeping their pavement may be ' brought up charged with an offence against the city by-laws. ° ! Thomas Barnon, draper, Queen-street, said that the rubbish was of the usual character, | and such as shopkeepers were in the habit of j sweeping from their shops. | His Worship regarded the case as one of a trivial nature ; but tradesmen must not be allowed to sweep rubbish into the channel in opposition to the by-laws. As this was the first offence lie would dismiss the case. TRANSFER OF LICENSE. A transfer of the publican's license of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, from Henry Fuller to Andrew Pollock, was granted. : This was all the business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

The following are the quotations for to-day:— New Zealand Insurance : buyers., £51. Bank of New Zealand : buyers £17 5s • sellers, £17 10s. ' Thames Gas : buyers, 35s 6d. Caledonian : £13 15s : buyers, £13 10s • sellers, £13 15s. Moanatairi : buyers, 40s. Bismarck : 30s ; buyers, ,30s. All Nations : 225. Sons of Freedom : £8 10s. Thames G.M.C. ; buyers, 77s 6d : sellers, 80s, J

D. B. Orchard, Secretai'y

Consumption in some parts of America causes twenty eight out of every hundred deaths.

Dr Louis Bugner looks upon the United States as the seat of the future German Republic.

The little matter before the Police Court yesterday, between Mrs Utting and Mrs Lucas was dismissed, each paying her own costs.

The commerce of Buenos Ayres has trebled in five years.

The author of " Ginx's Baby " (Mr Edward J. Jenkins) is engaged upon a new work in connection with the question of the improve ment of the agricultural labourer. His Christmas book, "Little Hodge," has had a wide circulation.

"From little causes great events arise," Blue arms, scratched faces, naughty words, black eyes, Police Court hearings, looks, and lawyers' fees, And troubles which his Worship cannot ease, Nor all the fervid eloquence of Joy, Nor Hesketh's logic ever can destroy.

MB EVtSIKG B^Al, FEIP^, ffEBRIJABY 21 1873.



Special Advertisements. PHEAP LINES OF DEESS V^ MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7gd "White Marcella, from S.]d per yard Piinted Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, lOid per yard White Ground Alpaca Xiustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, Gd per yard Plain Alpacas, sid per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. AUCKLAND EOWING- CLUB. JOHN COPLAND, Esq., GENTLEMAN, PAENJBLL, VEMSUS GEO. H. FLETCHER, COMMISSION AGENT (?), AND DANIEL OXLEY, SHIP CHATOLEB. In the District Court of Auckland, Holden at Auckland. Between John Copland, of Paine 11, near the City of Auckland, in the Province of Auck land, in New Zealand, Settler, Plaintiff, against Georgse H. Fletcher, Commision Agent, and Daniel Oxley, Ship Chandler, both of the City of Auckland, aforesaid, Defendants. On the twentieth day of February, 1873, the plaintiff, by Frederick Morris Preston Brookfield, his Attorney, caith that the defendants are indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of Forty-six Poundr. Thirteen Shillings and Ninepence for money payable by the defendants to the plaintiff, for work dore by the plaintiff fer the defendants at their request, and for money payable by the defendants to the plaintiff for travelling expenses nececs;ir.'ly incurred by the p'ain tiff whilst employed on behalf of the defendants, and for money payable by the defendants to the plaintiff for money lent by the plaintiff to the defen dants, and for money paid by the plaintiff for the defendants at their request, and for money received by the defendants for the uue of the plaintiff, particulars whereof are hereunto annexed. And the plaintiff claims to recover from the defendants the said sum of Forty-six Pounds Thirteen Shillings and Nine pence. Particulars of Demand referred to in the Annexed Plaint : Date. Particulars. Amount. £ s. d. 1871 Nov. To expenses from Auckland to Shortland, arranging the pre liminaries for Building a Cedar Racing Gig .. ■• 4 00 Dec. 23 Cash paid Compton for purchase of Cedar, Nails, and Boxes .. 16 18 9 Cash paid Morgan in advance .. 10 0 0 28 Cash paid Rowe for Timber .. .. 018 0 1872 Jan. Expenses to and from Shortland, Re-building of Gig 4 0 0 Boat hire from Shortland to Kopu 010 0 Cash paid cartage of Cedar .. .. 0 2 0 Telegraph Messages 0 0 0 Cash paid for Sundries 10 0 Cash paid for freight of Timber to the Thames 100 Coombes Account for Clothing for Men (balance) 7 18 0 Total £46 13 9 STOLEN or STEaTED, from the Domain, a Bob-tailed Dark Bay Horse, five 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. TO LET, a Corner Shop in Queen street, best position ; also Offices at 5s to 7s per week.—F. W. Stevens, Queen street. TO LET, a small Furnished Cottage in Chapel street.-For address, apply to Mr Leaning, Tinsmith, 71, Victoria street. IiOYAL ALBERT LOYAL OEANGE LODGE, No. 2. THE Begular Monthly Meeting of th P ihovf Lodee w "11 be held in the Lodge-room, Newton or^IDAY EVENING, 2Ut instant, at eight o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of tho W.M. Q BOWENj Hob. See



1 BRIDGE OVER CANTY'S CREEK, ! GREAT NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, i Auckland, February 18, 1873. rjiENDEES for the Erection of the Jl. above are invited, and will be received at this oflice until noon of MONDAY, the 3rd of March next. Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland street. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. TENDERS FOR A SUPPLY OF STONE FLAGGING. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 19, 1873. , HpENDERS for a Supply of about : X Ten Thousand (10,000) Superficial Feet of suit able Stone Flagging, to be delivered free in Auckland within four months from date, will be received by the ■ City Council till Noon on MONDAY, the 3rd March next. Further information may be obtained from the City Surveyor, F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. , TENDERS FOR ASPHALTING CITY FOOTPATHS. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 19,1873. fTVENDERS for Laying down Asphalt I -1- Pavement on the Footpaths in certain streets, in terms of Specifications to be seen at this Office, will be received by the City Council till Noon on MONDAY, the 3rd March next. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk, AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. SALE OF BARRACK WALL. rpENDERS will be received by the JL undersigned until 11 a.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 2Cth current, from persons desiring to Purchase the Barrack "Wall, from the Northern corner in Synionds-street near the Music Hall to the .Southern gate ; thence to a whitewash mark on the wall, where iit will be intersected by the new street, and from ' another whitewash mark on the wall on to the Northern gate. Tenders to state the price per chain, and the I quantity not less than three chains. Conditions may be seen at the Coinniissionars' Office. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR PORTLAND CEMENT. Harboiir Board Office, Februaiy 20, 1873. TITENDER& will be received at this JL office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at 2 p.m . for the supply of 150 Casks (more or less) of Portland Cement. Particulars as to quality, &c, can be obtained at this office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Cement." \Y. C. DALDY, Chairman. LOST, a Purse, in Queen street, near the Bank of New Zealand.—To be left at Mr Dornwell's, the Butcher. LOOK OUT FOR THE AUCKLAND AMATEUR SERENADERS. W. F. ARMSTRONG, Manager. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. A MEETING of the Company will be held next TUESDAY EVENING, at the Dri'l-shed, immediately after the parade. Business : Election of a Captain. JOHN MOWBRAY, Lieut. Commanding. rPENDEES are invited for the Cart -i- ing of about i) 00 yards Scoiia Alli in the Mount Albert Highway District. Specifications, &c, to be seen at Reid's Store, Edtn Terrace, where tenders are to be delivered by four p.m. on the 3rd March. A. K. TAYLOR, Chai-man. FOE SALE, Stock-in-Trade of a Grocery Business, in Wyndham street. —For particulars apply oflice of this paper. TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gtold Mines quickly and correctly drawn en reasonable terms. CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street: and at Wayte's, Queen-st ree UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH SABBATH-SCHOOL. THE WES LET AN CONFEBENCE having refused to complete the sale of the Union-street Chapel, we are compelled to remove the School to our Pitt-street Chapel, and shall be pleased to see all our Scholars there next SUNDAY MORN ING, at half-past nine o'clock ; and in the AFTER NOON, at half-past two o'clock. The Rev. G. H. Turner will address the School at half-past three o'clock in the A fternoon. RE-OPENING OF THE UNION-STREET WESLEYAN CHAPEL. SERVICES in connection with the above will be held and collections made on SUNDAY NEXT, February 23, when the Rev. J. J. Lewis will preach in the Morning, and the Rev. T. G. Cabii (recently arrived from England) in the Evening. The Sunday-school will also be held at the usual hours: Morning, half-past nine; Afternoon, half past two. AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. THE Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Hall of the V.M.C.A. Rooms, THIS (Friday EVENING, 21st inst., at 7.30 o.clock, J. C. Firth, Esq., President of the Union, in the Chair. The Revs. G. H. Turner, Macnicol, Jones (of the Thames), and other Friends will address the meeting. A Collection will be made on behalf of the Funds of the Union at the close of the meeting. 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. "OAZA.AR! BAZAAR!! THE BAZAAR In aid of the SIR, GEORG-E GREY CADET CORPS WILL RE-OPEN ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY In the Shop lately occupied by Me. Dyson, corner of Queen and Wellesley streets. Sale to commence at six o'clock. 'i Cheap articles of Clothing, Fancy Needlework, ' Ornaments, Leather Work, Toys, &c, Locomotiye ■ Engine in fuH'steam, J Admission .. Cd. I Ftfnuary 20,1873.



AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CONSTUCTION ANB ERECTION OF Two Ikon Beacons. Harbor r Board Office, Auckland, February 20, 1873. T^ENDERS will be received at this •A. office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at2p.ni., for the Construction and Erection of Two Iron Beacons in Auckland Harbour. Plans and speeitt-1 cations to be seen at this office. Tenders to be en- j dorsed—" Tender for Beacons." WILLIAM 0. DALDY, Chairman. BRIDGE OVER PRIOR'S CREEK, GREAT NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. HPENDEES for the Erection of the J- above are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of Monday, the 3rd March next. Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the PnbJio Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland stieet. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. ON SALE, by the Undersigned— 20 ke?s Lyttelton Butter 20 kegs Woollongon? Butter G. W. BINNEY. ___-j£ STANLEY POINT, NOETH SHORE.—House for Sale ; to be removed at once.—Oliver Mays. Wanted. AUCKLAND EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT (CITY EAST). WANTED, subject to the approval of the Board of Education, one competent Teacher (male), and three competent Teachers (female), for as many Schools to be established in that district. App''cations should be s.ent in at once, addressed to the Committee, at the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. Auckland, 21st Febnwry, 1873. WANTED, for the' Upper Waikato, three good Carpenters, immediately.-For particulars enquire at the Junction Hotel, Epsom. WANTED, two good Painters. — Apply to C. La Roche, Kyber Pa=s Road. WANTED, two strong Boys.— Apply at once to \V. J. Messenger, Meat Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED, Female Servant, Coro mandel, wages 15s ; Boy to miJk ; Farm Labourer (must be able to do fencing) ; General Servants for town, and excellent Situations.—Hanna ford's Registry, Hißh-street. WANTED, a Smart Boy.—Apply to Odium Bros., Tinsmiths, &c, Queen street Wharf. WANTED KNOWN, that Di O. MAHONEY, Wyndham street, wil dispose of his Stock of Musical Instruments, &c, by Besson, of London, at Cost Prick, to effect a speedy Sale ; also, a good Piano and Singer's Sewing Machine. WANTED, a Singing Bird, in full song ; Canary preferred.—Apply to Mr Joy, High street, or Beresford street (off Pitt street). WANTED, a Partner to open a good Freestone Quarry, fit for br'lding or paving.—Apply to M.M., ottice of this p.,per. WANTED, a detached Cottage of four Rooms, with passage through, within ten minutes' walk of Queen street. Apply to Mr Hooker, at Messrs Low and Motion's, Vulcan lane. WANTED, aTouth; accustomed to the Grocery trj,do preferred.—Apply Marsh and Blair's, Queen btreet. WANTED, an active Lad for French Polishing.—Apply to T. & H. Cooke, 148, Queen-street. WANTED TO EENT, a comfort able 4 - roomed Cottage ; within fifteen minutes' walk of Wyndham - street. -Apply to H. Partiiiijton. IJouce and Land Age"nt, two doors from 1 Bank of New Zealand. WANTED, a Nurse Q-irl.-A.pply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTKD, a few Men to Contract for Cutting 1,000 tons Firewood ; also, to Clear 100 acres Bush Land. —Apply to E. Gibbons, Onehunga ; or, at the Mills, Huia. WANTED, a good General Smith. Apply to N. McMillan, Vulcan lane. WANTED TO BE KNOWN, that the London Dining Rooms, Victoria street Gate French's Shop), will be OPENED on SATUR DAY NEXT.—Fred. Marter and Son. Prorietors. Meals, (3d. WILLIAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England ; arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED KNOWN, 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, Ono hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED, an intelligent J ad, about 15 years of age, to serve in a Tobacconist's Shop.—Apply to Mr Hyman, Queen street. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the bes.t 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 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 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. 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 tt(ffl(etpri«eg|ft b Yards, Custom-house street, I



Drapery. fUST OPENED, ! A HEAVY STOCK OF SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS I I CALICOES j I LONG CURTAINS, I FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance, on Woollen and Cotton Goods) at LK3B THAN THEjOLD PRICES. H. ATKINS. rpHE BALANCE OP DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. TN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. A .FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE r Al THE JOB PEICEB. H., ATKINS, LA.TEBAYAND HONE|YM|AN



Drapery. ! T COSG-EAVE & CO., | CANADA BUILDINGS, j QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, : In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions j now making to the present premises, and to make I j room for the largely increased Winter Importations i now purchased in the Home markets, will, from and 1 after SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of iDRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In order to Clear. I . I THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, I 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 ani 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. CAUTION. IT has come to our knowledge that some unprincipled persons are making a spurious imitation of our Fire Kindlers after our own shape, the said Kindlers being made with Coal Tar, whereas our Kauri Gum Fire Kindlers do not contain one particle of that offensive material, the principal ingredient being Kauri Gum. WILLIAMS & CO., SOLE INVENTORS AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE KAURI GUM FIRE KINDLERS, Albert street, Auckland. It is a well-known fact that one parcel of the old fashioned Coal Tar Fire Kindlers placed in a Grocer's shop twenty-four hours will impregnate all edibles con tained there. The following certificate certifies to the genuineness of Williams & Co.'s Kindlirrs:— " I certify thatj'l have analyzed Williams's Fire Kindlers, and find that they do not contain any Coal Tar. "CHARLES F. GOLDSBRO', M.D. " February 20, 1873." GE 0 E Gc E A X e"eT, (Late Geddes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW. "P O E SALE, At the Yards op the Undersigned— Puriri 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. EDUCATION RESERVES. rPENDEES, addressed to the Secre -I- 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 120 acres, more or less, situate at the entrance of ; the Tamaki River. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary Board of Education. "OOAED 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 tion Office, Wyndhani street. HALF - BEED Brahma Eggs for Sale at 3s 6d per dozen, at Mr Walter Graham's Queen street. For early spring Chickens they are recommended. ! NOTICE. ARCH. CLARK & SONS hereby give notice that Mr. Archibald Clark, Jun., was admitted a Partner in thelv flvm on Ist January, 1873. The business will be conducted as heretofore under th» Style of ARCH. CLARK & SONS.



Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER IN FREEMAN'S BAY. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17, 1873. TENDERS will be received at this J- office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at tw» o'clock p.m., for the Extension of Freeman's Bay Sewer, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at tliis office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Sewer itt Freeman's Bay." I W. C. DALDY, I Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SILT BASINS FOR QUEEN-STREET SEWER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. HPENDEES will be received at thip -L office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at two o'clock p.m., for the Construction of Silt Basins for Queen-street Sower, in terms of plans and specifica tions to be seen at this office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Silt Basins." W. C. DALDY, Chairman. pEINCE OF WALES THEATEE. LO OK 0U T FOR MR TOM MARGETT'S BENEFIT Tendered to him by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, FEB. 21. GREAT ATTRACTION. WENITUEE AND CAEPET •WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WINKS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of English. American, and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. Those about to furnish would do well to inspect the following lines befo-e purchasing ekewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY m DBA WING-ROOM SUITES OAK, MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO AND WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU, AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES. STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STRAW PALLIASSES, BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CARPET ROOM. W. and H. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE,. AND KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS, RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. REPS, DAMASK, LACE. AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRUMB CLOTHS, DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. and H. having large and convenient workshop can manufacture every description of Furniture of the shortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINKS & HALL. CHEAP FOWL FEED. IVTAIZE at 3s. 6d. per BUSHEL, COUPLAND'S PRODUCE STORES, (Old Theatre Rostal,) 20 S, QUEEN STREET. JUST AREIYED, Per Wellington, from Canterbury, PRIME HAMS AND BACON „ BUTTER „ POET COOPER CHEESE. J. COUPLAND, COLONIAL PRODUCE STORES, 20 8, QUEEN STREET. Auctions. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. OPPOSITE ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH, PARNELL. TH E Subscribers have been in structed to sell, at the house opposite St. Barnabas' Church, Parnell, on Tuesday, 25th inst., at 11 o'clock, THJS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising— Hair-seated Couch and six Chairs, Couch and Arm Chairs, Gilt Mirror, Cheffonnier, Brussels Carpet, Wardrobe, Fender and FireironSj Clocks, Chest Drawers, Dressing Tables, Wash stands, Mirrors, Filter, Kitchen Utensils, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24. FURNITURE SALE AT PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON STREET. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE- Consisting of-Drawiug and Dining-room Fur niture, Bedsteads, Bedding, Kitchen 'U tewill