NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day. The Wanganui natives want a greenstone mere in the possession of the Ngatiruanuis, and the tribes have quarrelled about it. A large meeting was held on Sunday at Oruterangi. Titokowaru said that all natives crossing the Waingongora would be shot. He hoped that if trouble ensued Europeans would keep away and not get mixed up in the quarrel. Hompahama is trying to quiten matters, and it is believed he has succeeded.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day.

Arrived— Margaret Campbell, from Bay of Islands ; P.C.E., William Ackers, and Thomas and Henry, from Newcastle, all coal laden. Swordfish, from Hobart Town.

NELSON.

This day. The s.s. Wellington arrived yesterday from Blenheim.

LYTTELTON.

This day. Arrived.-—Beautiful Star, from Akaroa.

TIMARU.

Arrived.—Maori, from Akaroa.

This day,

PORT CHALMERS.

Arrived. —Storm Bird, from the Bluff.

HOKITIKA.

This day. The Alhambra arrived yesterday at 2.30 p.m. from Grey mouth.

THE NATIVE MEETING AT NGARUAWAHIA.

(Continued.) Ngaruawahia shall be called "Newcastle." So saith the Government with that exuberant fancy which is characteristic of the official mind. There is a place in a sister colony long known by the name of "Bigge's Camp." It is now Grandchester by official flat, and why ? Because "Big " is a vernacular vul garism more fittingly rolled from the " ore rotundo " of the Civil Service, as "Grand " and "Chester" is Norman for "Camp." In another colony one whose soul mourned for the future poet who must apostrophise the scenes of his Australian childhood in the terms, "Ye banks and braes of bonny — Hopkins," has suggested as a Governmental synonym for " Black Bob's Creek," " Sable Robert's Rivulet;" but incomparably less appropriate, and more silly, was the fancy that would obliterate the euphonious and expressive term given by the Maoris to the " meeting of the waters," and substitute the hackneyed, uncouth, and nondescriptive term "Newcastle." There is not a colony with a bit of anthracite beneath its surface but must have its "Newcastle," and the term applied to a place presumedly to distinguish it is simply confusing. It is, however, but in accordance with the system that has scat tered over these colonies the names of all the little Pedlingtons that have been honoured as the birthplaces of the various barnacles that have fastened on the ship of State. It is enough to _ make one wish to wring the neck of officialism to see its impertinent interference with the grand old expressive names that would have remained to posterity, perhaps the sole repository of the literature of the original inhabitants. Ngaruawahia has rare advan tages in its site ; its commercial advantages being equalled by the picturesque beauty of its surroundings. Small and unformed, though the village yet is, it gives a very pleasing impression at first sight. On the other side of a wide and rapid sheet of water the houses have a bright and cheerful aspect ; while the magnificent tree-clad mountain range that seems to hang over the township to the right would lend beauty to any landscape. Ngaruawahia had commended itself to the Maori fancy before the paheha had devoted it to the purposes of a com mercial centre ; and, as the royal capital had anticipated, a distinction to what it is un questionable destined as colonization extends. Situated in the ange formed by the junction of the AVaipa with the Waikato it concen trates the greatest extent of river carriage to be found in New Zealand. Both the Waipa and the Waikato are navigable far upward, and the united waters flowing downward to the sea, about a hundred miles away, afford facilities for communication by the side of which for many years to come a railway would appear wholly needless. The town ship itself is not extensive. A large and excellent punt, worked by the force of the current across the Waikato, affords easy access not only to pedestrians, but to the coaches and the largest class of vehicles. This and the position of a little wharf farther up make the present entrance to the township across the Waikato ; but beyond a question, the more suitable wharfage will be found on the still waters of the Waipa, on which the foot of the main street abuts. This street runs across the "delta;" *id, with other buildings, contains two excellent hotels. The " Central Hotel," nearer the future main landing-place on the Waipa, is tho halting place of Quick's coaches, and is a large and comfortable and excellently con ducted hostelry, which bore the extraordinary pressure made on its resources by the crowd of pakehas and Maoris with the highest credit to its management. Where good food, good drink, good temper, good accommodation, good attendance, cleanliness, comfort, the utmost courtesy and civility to all were uni formly dispensed to such a throng it may with safety be said that on ordinary occa sions the '' Central Hotel" must be such a place as one would desire for a resting-place while " doing " the Waikato. The " Delta " is also a handsome, and appears a well appointed hotel, and was that selected by his Excellency during his sojourn. Consider ing its central situation Ngaruawahia has not that number of residents and buildings which one might expect. With that foolish policy which characterises the disposal of Government lands everywhere in the pro vince an absurd upset price is placed on allotments, effectually precluding their occu pancy by enterprising and improving settlers of limited means, and throwing all sales into the hands of the wealthier, who will gene rr. _y keep the allotments as an investment id for speculation. While in almost

/cry portion of Australia the poorest are enabled to obtain a location on incipient townships, and immediately after a sale mul titudes of little cottages spring up like mush rooms in and around the township, from such a township as Ngaruawahia the enter prising, who rely more on their sinewy arms and their determination to get on than on well-filled purses, are driven away, and the place is left as it is to-day. No one that has seen the contrast can fail to condemn the policy here pursued, and it is hard to close the eyes to the fact that it is moulded by those who look more to the aggrandisement of the wealthy few than to the benefit of the people. A prominent building in the main street is the brewery of Mr Innes. In size it seems out of all proportion with the township, and evidently contemplates the whole trade of the Waikato. The enter- E rising proprietor, who is the local Mayor, as commenced growing his own hops, does his own malting, and uses all he can obtain of Waikato barley, and as a result turns

out stuff that would tempt a Rechabite to break his vows. His beer is about the most delicious that we have tasted in the colony, and his enterprise deserves the exten sive trade to which the worthy Mayor aspires. Near adjoining is the building in which our contemporary the Waikato Times comes forth tri-weekly, discoursing vigorously on themes affecting the welfare of the district. Our contemporary's office sadly wants a coat of paint, but it is a large and commodious build ing, and we believe we express the opinion of all our New Zealand contemnoraries when we say that our brother in the Waikato is one of the best conducted country papers in the colony. In conversation with settlers come in" from various parts of the Waikato we found that such is uniformly also the opinion in the district, and that the manly and healthy view taken of the native question, andthefearlessness with which it is expressed, have made the journal respected and liked to an extent that rarely falls to the lot of a young journal. One of the bandsomest build ings in the place is the "Bank of New Zea land." It is not in the main street, but located in that direction to which of necessity the extension of the township must tenet. The cenotaph of the late king Potatau is a very unpretending structure in the form of a small white wooden house with door, glazed windows.and otherembellishmentsnotusually associated with monumental structures. It has a ditch and turf wall surrounding, and altogether, whatever temporary influence its erection may have had on the native mind it is certain that the Government must have intended that the honor'should be somewhat ephemeral, for the flimsy make-believe has few of the characteristics of the momtmentvm aere.pereimins. The local forti fication or "redoubt" in the back of the town is an odd looking structure. It is a square brick block, loopholed and with the roof sloping inward. It is something like an unusually ugly-looking lock-up, was intended as a refuge for the Pakeha residents in case of a Maori surprise, and is at present devoted as offices in connec tion with the Armed Constabulary. From a gallery within the parapet one of the best views is obtained of the township and the surrounding country. The view along the road, up country, is tame and monotonous, with the everlasting ti-tree ; but across the placid Waipa, and over the little plain that skirts that river, the beautiful-for-ever and grand old mountains rear their heads towards the blue sky, and with light, fleecy clouds floating over their leafy brows, present as lovely a scene as the eye could desire to rest upon. Two churches appear to constitute the remainder of the public buildings, and from across the rapidly-flowing Waikato the hum of the Navigation Company's flour-mills is borne to the ear, a symbol of the busy industry that is spreading over the vast basin of this king of New Zealand rivers. The steamers ' Waipa' and 'Blue Nose' at present connect the various settlements up and down the rivers, while the old ironclad Bangiriri lies alongside the Navigation Company's mills, in a course of transition from war to peace, "turning the sword into a plough share," or in other words—instead of bearing fire and thunder to the banks of the Wai kato —preparing to carry to and fro the pro ducts of peaceful industry, and to contribute to the pi ogress and prosperity of this magni- ! ficent district. Ngaruawahia is beautifully situated, but besides its picturesque beauty Nature has beyond question destined this place to yet become the most important in land centre of trade in any portion of New Zealand. (To be continued.)

'Ml WMIOTO l-TAli, MONBAX MARCH 17, 3-873.



Special Advertisements. CHEAP LINES OE DRESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7gd White Marcella, from Bjd per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, Cd per yard Superior Batistes, lOid per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, ls per yard Fancy Mohairs, Cd per yard Plain Alpacas, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. AUCKLAND NAVAL VOLUNTEER BALL. THIS Ball will be held in the Drill shed, Princes-street, on MONDAY EVENING, the 17th instant. Members of other Volunteer Com panies are requested to appear in uniform. As only a limited number of tickets will be issued early ap plication is necessary. Dancing to commence at half-past eight o'clock. Tickets, 10s Cd each, to admit lady and gentleman ; and may be had of Lieutenants Chapman and Wells, Petty-Officers Bruce and Keene, and Privates Robin son and Lamb. W. C. BRUCE, Hon Sec. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. NOTICE. Harbour Board Office, March 17, 1873. THE Queen-street Wharf will be Closed to traffic during the embarkation of His Excellency the Governor.^ q Chairman. riOALS (Bay of Islands or New \J castle), Firewood (Cut or Uncut), Posts and Rails, Shingles, Ballast, &C, &c, on sale by the undersigned. _ Fort-street. March 8. 1873. TO LET, House and Shop, near the Bell, Hobson-street.— Apply Marsh & Blair, Grocers, Queen-street. r<OMPLIMENTAT-Y DINNER to \J Major Gordon and the Northern Representa tives at the Music Hall, Symonds-street on WEDNESDAY, 19th inst., at 7 o'clock. Tickets, 10s each, may be had of the Committee as under :— His Worship the Mayor Major Tisdall J C Firth, Esq. Capt. Derrom J. Cosgrave, Esq. Capt. Batger W. Slatter, Esq. Capt Mcrrovv Capt. J. H. Burns Capt. Kensington T HUR MORROW, Capt. Rifle Brigade, Hon. Sec. fi I T V HALL THIS (Monday) EVENING, March 17 § Grand Festival op Irish Music. ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT. '■ Caed Mille Faixthe." MISS CARRIE EMANUEL AND Mr. ALFRED ANDERSON'S OPERATIC & BALLAD CONCERT when a Choice Selection of Irish Vocal and Instru mental Music wiU be given. Reserved Seats and Programmes secured at Messrs. Upton's. Prices of Admission: RESERVED SEATS-THREE SHILLINGS. ■ BODY OF HALL-TWO SHILLINGS. BACK SEATS-ONE SHILLING. Doors open at half-past seven. Concert to com mence at 8 o'clock,



aaMMH BH^ aHn gaaiMa_a_n«Mx TIME TABLE NOETH SHOEE FERRY. From From From Devprt. Wf. Flgstff. Wf. Qn.-st. Wf. Takapuna 0.50 a.m. 7.0 a.m. 7.20 a.m. Devonport 7.0T1,, 7.10 „ V.SO „ T. 8.20 „ 8.30 „ 5.50 „ D. 8.30 „ 8.40 „ 9.0 „ T. 9.20 „ 9.30 ~ 9.50 „ D. 9.30 „ 9.40 „ 10.0 „ T. 10.20 „ 10.30 „ 10.50 „ D. 10.40 „ 11.10 „ Enterprise H.O „ 11.30 „ T. H. 20 „ 11.50 „ B>. H. 40 ~ 12.10 pm. E. 12.0 p.m. 12.30 „ T. 12.50 p.m. i.o. „ 1.20 „ D. 1.10 ~ 1.20 „ 1.40 „ E. 1.30 „ 2.0 „ T. 1.50 „ 2.20 „ D. 2.10 „ 2.40 „ E. 2.30 „ 3.0 „ T. 250 „ 3.20 „ D. 3.10 „ 3.40 „ E. 3.30 „ 4.0 „ T. 3.50 „ 4.0 „ 4.20 „ D. 4.10 „ 4.20 „ 4.40 „ E. 4.30 „ 5.0 „ T. 4.50 „ 5.0 „ 5.20 „ D. 5.10 „ 5.20 „ 6.40 „ E. 5.30 „ CO „ T. 5.50 „ 6.0 „ (5.20 „ D. C.lO „ C.20 „ C.40 „ SUNDAYS. D 9.0 a.m. 9.10 a.m. 9.30 a.m. _' 950 „ 10.0 „ 10.20 „ D* 10.0 „ 10.10 „ 10.30 „ E 12.30 p.m. 1.0 p.m. T 12.40 „ 1-20 „ D 1.10 „ 1.20 „ 1.40 „ E 1.30 „ 2.0 „ T. 1.50 „ 2.0 „ 2.20 „ D. 2.10 „ 2.40 „ The rest the same as week days. - -Vjfc. TjiOß SYDNEY AND '^_f_i\_^_, "^ .MELBOURNE. Hero, Captain Looan, will leave the Queen-street Whar f TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at four p.m. Passengers are requested to have their luggage on board not later than noon. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. High street, Auckland, March 17, 1873. FOE SALE, a Gas-making Apparatus, complete; well adapted for a country Hotel.-For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort street. 1.0. R., S.U. HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT, New Zealand District. ALL the Members of.the above Tent are requested to meet at the Tent Room Wellesley street, at two o'clock p.m. rO-MOBROW (Tuesday), for the purpose of joining in the Compli mentary Demonstration to His Excellency Sir George Bowen and Family on their departure from the Colony' c II HUGHES, Secretary. J. C. AVILKES, Delegate. 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D. District Chambers, Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook-street, March 17, 1873. THE Members of the various Lodges of the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows are rpsiiectfullv requested to assemble in the District Chambers Caok-street. TO-MORROW (Tuesday AFTERNOON, at two o'clock, for the purpose of tiking part in the Demonstration on the occasion of the departure of His Excellency the Governor from New Zealand. Costume—Full Regalia. ByDesire- Members of the ~ T - Wn r. ir I Demonstration Com- THOMAS COLE, P-P.^-M- \-mittee representing GEORGE LEAHY, P. P. G. M. f the odd snows' ) Society. "ANCIENT ORDER OE FORESTERS. fTiHE Members of Courts "City of JL Auckland" and "Zelandia" are respectfully requested to Meet at the Cook - street Hall on TUESDAY, the 18th inst., at 2 p.m., to take part m the Farewell Demonstration to His Excellency the A^Band will be in attendance to accompany the different Friendly Societies from the Hall. J. H. HATS WELL, C.R., 3978, JAMES IMPEY, C.R., 4741. R. T. Talbot, Sec. Representative of Ordor on Demonstration Committee. LOYAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, No. 4369. Lodge Room, Oddfellows' Hall, Cook street, March 17. THE usual Fortnightly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room THIS (Monday) EVENING, at eight o clock. A full Justness : To^receive'the Report of the Delegates to thtSZZ SotfZS^re respectfully invited to attend. By order of the N.G. H . J. SMITH, Permanent Sec. THE GOVERNOR'S DEPARTURE. MY Establishment will be Closed the whole day To-morrow (Tuesday), 18th inst W. RATTRAY, Draper and Clothier. New Zealand House, 6(5. Queen street. AUCKLAND TROOP ROYAL CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. ITHE Members of the above Troop - will assemble in Albert Barracks TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 18th inst., at two o'clock sharp, Mounted and in Full Uniform, with■ CarMnes. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Lieut. Commanding. AUCKLAND NAVAL VOLUNTEERS AND CADETS. MUSTER at at twelve o'clock To morrow, at Fort Britomart, in Uniform with Side-arms' E. LeROY, Captain. FOR SALE, /"VNE Hundred and Twenty Thousand SHINGLES. SHIRLEY W. HILL, Shipping ard Commission Agent, 31, Lower Queen street. March 14,1873. pEINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. ~ •• Mr P. Vragnizan. THIS (Monday) EVENING, MARCH 17. St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Immense Attraction for This Occasion. MRS ALICE ALLEN will appear for the Last Time in a Comedy of THE CONJUGAL LESSON. Last Appearance of Mammoth Company. Mrs Alice Allen (Mermaid) as Mrs Lullaby. Mr G. Bromley as Mr Lullaby. Last Appearance of the Celebrate^ Monkeys,



EH A L E , PURVEYOR BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTOR, Etc., Etc. BUSINESS PREMISES- C. BURTON'S PARNELL BAKERY, PARNELL. Auckland, January 1,1873. Wanted. WANTED, a steady and good General Servant (middle-aged preferred) with good references.—Apply to Mrs Hooper, Brewery, Wellesley street. WANTED, a Situation as a General Servant for a Girl aged 17. in a respectable private family where there are no children.—Apply by letter to the office of this paper. WA NTED, a Cook.—Apply to Mr Dornwell, Butcher. WANTED, a General Servant for a small family in town. —"Apply Aickin, Chemist, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant' also, a young Oirl to nurse a Baby.—Apply to Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent. WANTED, an Errand Boy — Apply at the Star office. FOR SALE, a splendid Milch Goat., at Mr Brady's, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs J. W. Preccc, Grafton Road. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a Partner with small Capital, on a Dairy Farm, live miles from Auckland -Apply " T.R.," Post-office, Onehunga. WANTED KNOWN, that the Union Sash and Door Company will not be prepared to take any more Junk Timber for the next eieht weeks. March 14, 1873. WANTED, F,for Hamilton ("Wai kato). two good Carpenters, immediately.— Apply at the Junction Hotel, Epsom. WANTED, two prond-'Painters.— Apply to L. Tattersall, at Mr "Rhodes'.. Hobson-street. WANTED to Purchase, a Cottage containing four rooms.—Address, stating lowest price, J.F., office of this paper. WANTED, Dressmakers. — Apply to S. and J. R. Vaile, National Mart. WANTED, steady Pecmen and Rivetters. —Apply to Geo. ifemus, Boot Manu factory, Newton. WANTED KNOWN, that H. WATTS, Market Place, has for Sale:-40 sacks of splendid large Sydney Onions, and must be sold ;14 lbs. for ls, for Two Weeks only. Come and Buy. WANTED, a good Cabinetmaker. —Apply to Close Bros, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a Book binder ; to a steady man constant employ ment.—Apply at the Stab, office. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.— J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED KNOW N.— Pr.Tora Reduued. Singer's New Family Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing Machines. —M. A Alprich, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Altjktch has adopted a method of time payment to suit them WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Wanzer, the best Machines f their claps. 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 KNOWN, that the un dorsigned 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 KNWNTthat Hold sttip & 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 market prices, a Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria treet. TO LET, a Cottage of six Rooms.— Apply to George Holdship & Co., Custom house-street. BOAED AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen. Healthy and convenient situation. —Prospect House, Hobson street, above Wellesley street. Terms moderate. FOR SALE, a handsome Dog-cart, —Apply to Mackie & Bastien, Carriage Factory, Durham street. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. DEPARTURE OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIR G. P. BOWEN. rriHE Officers of the Several Public Bodies and Societies, and the various Dignitaries taking part in the Demonstration proceedings, can Obtain CARDS disclosing the ORDER OF PRO CESSION, and TICKETS for the Wharf, at the office of the undersigned. By order of the Demonstration Committee. THOMAS S, WESTON, Hon. Sec.



Miscellaneous. T\ E M O NSTSATION PROGRAMME. ORDER OF FORMATION AND PROCESSION. 1. That the Volunteer Corps and Friendly Societies form at their parade grounds and assembly rooms, so as to march headed by their bands, and arrive at Go vernment House grounds not later than 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, 18th March inst. 2. That they be drawn up as a hollow square in front of the House as follows :— The Volunteers as a "Guard of Honour" on the Green facing the House The Oddfellows and Foresters to form the right face of the square, on proper left flank of House, near conservatory and main avenue The Rechabites and Orangemen to form left face of square, next Supreme Court avenue The Cadets and Volunteer Fire Brigade to line the main avenue, Brigade nearest gate. 3. That tli_! Carriages for His Excellency and Suite and His Worship the Mayor be in position in front of Government House by 3 p.m. 4. That the Carriages for the undermentioned digni* taries (te be provided for them by the Demonstration Committee) form up in the avenue from the Supreme Cooi't-house gate, in rear of left face of the square. 5. That the Cavalry form in Waterloo Quadrant, outside main gate, and move in detachments, as shown hereafter. 0. That, after His Excellency has taken his seat, the Procession move off in the following order ;— Advance Guard of Cavalry. Volunteer Fire Brigade. Band. Oddfellows, in fours. Foresters, in fours. Band. Rechabites, in fours. Orangemen, See., in fours. Carriage of His Worship the Mayor Detachment of Cavalry. Two Carriages—His Excellency and Suite, m 'A _-. Carriages of W << His Honor the Chief Justice. xn £*" His Honor the Superintendent and Executive. •n O Cabinet Ministers and Members of Executive Council. O Bishops and Representative Clergymen. >> O Judges, and Members of both Houses of < Parliament. . to > W Tho Chairman and Members of Harbour _n Beard. >-< W M Consuls, Sheriff, &c. Native Chiefs. Demonstration Committee. Rear Guard of Cavalry. Private Carriages. Band. Battalion-Engineers, Rifle,, and Scottish Volunteers. Battalion—Royal, Victoria, and Hobson Volunteers, Battalion—Various Cadet Corps. 7. That the line of march be from Main Gate along Waterloo Quadrant, Symonds-street, Wakeflcld-street, and Queen-street to Wharf. 8. That the Line of Carriages and Cavalry halt at the Barriers to be erected at foot of Queen-street, where His Excellency will alight and receive and reply to Addrtsses—the Cavalry to line the sides and fill the rear face of the Barriers. 9. That the Friendly Societies march through the Barriers and Line the Wharf, farming an avenue with displayed Banners for His Excellency and retinue to march through. 10. The Volunteers to form a " Guard of Honour ' on the T and end of the wharf, next the Hero, and the Choristers. 11. The Choristers under Mr Browne's direction, and the Volunteer Bands, to perform the National Anthem at the moment of embarkation. 12. That the Yacht Club form a procession of boats (if wind favours) to accompany the Hero down the harbour; and, if not, to form an open avenue of boats. 13. That the Artillery Volunteers from Britomart Point, and tho Naval Voluntoers from the North Head, fire, salutes of 17 guns aa the Hero passes each Battery. (It is supposed that H.M. ships Blanche and Rosario will have yards manned and give cheers as the Hero comes abreast each ship.) 14. That the Inspector of Armed Constabulary be good en.ugh to take measures to prevent any crowd, ' horses, or unauthorised carriages entering the Govern ment House grounds or passing on to Queen-street wharf. 15. That the public be requested to display Bunting and decorate the houses along the line of route, and to assist the Committee in carrying out the above Programme, and in maintaining order. For the Demonstration Committee. WM. St. CLAIR TISDALL, Major, Acting City Marshal. THOMAS S. WESTON, „ „ Hon, Sec. Matoh 17,1873.



Drapery. NOW SHEWING. NEW AUTUMN GOODS! TT ATKINS Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTUMN GOODS* Consisting of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW J FRENCH MERINOES NEW FRENCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW, FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEW WATERPROOF TWEED MANTLES NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC. H. ATKINS Also invites attention to his Large Stock of MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of SHEETINGS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, LONG CURTAINS, TABLE LINENS, TICKS, HOLLANDS, Etc., Etc., Etc. SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLAIN SHEETINGS (all widths), EXTRA LARGE TOILET QUILTS, 19s. Gd, Worth 26s (Splendid Quality), 9-4 BLANKETS, 16s Gd Per Pair, Worth 21s, 150 PAIRS OF LARGE SIZE EXTRA SUPER BLANKETS, AT'3os and 32s Per Pair, Cannot be bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these prices. WHITE FLANNEL AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, At ls Gd per. yard, worth 2s 6d. NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels wer purchased at a discount several months ago, so that there is no advance on these Goods, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home prices. THE LARGEST STOCK, And at the LOWEST PRICES, Of the very best makes in LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS, WET WOVE, FINLAY'S, AND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A BALE OF DOUBLE-WIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches wide, lid per yard by the piece, Nett Cash. NEW GOODS OPENED IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A Large Stock of Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits. Men's Galatea, Paget and Sac Coats, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, &c, &c. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong West of England, &_., Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys' wear. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN. '



Miscellaneous- NOTICE. THE Offices of the several Insurance clpWeVwill be CLOSED on TUESDAY, the 18th inst., being a General Holiday. Auckland, March 14, 1873. _ TTNITED METHODIST W ' U CHURCH. "axjj:j A TEA MEETING in connection - Society W.II be he'd in the_Your -Jg» Uh*e S?^ |-^ March 18, D^&tp^HCornfS 1 'J^J-f Turner and several oP frf fl the subject of " R.oom to work in. ' ?£?* on tables at^ half . pagt slx e > clocl _ Tickets, is t><_ aac j l; may be had of the fo H ow i ng gf jntlemea:- -Messrs Coupland, F. Bennett, W. Graham, Johnson., Glanville and Ellyett, Queen street ; C. /lajov, Wellesley street; Cousins _ Atkin, Cook street ; and J. & V, Warren, Newton. FOR SALE AT GRAHAM'S CITY MART. HALF-BRED DARK BRAHMA EGGS FOR SALE. They are first-class for ea" ly Spring Chickens, being easy to rear, very hardy, and very early fit for the table. TO TAILORS. HP ENDERS will he received up to i -1- noon of WEDNESDAY, 19th inst., fc: making | _ Uniform for the Auckland Temperance Band. Full 1 particulars to be had of Mr J. Fishep., Secretary, | Her ald office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily ! accepted. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until four p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 2Cth instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Dwelling-house at Dedwood. Plans. &c, at my office on and after Wednesday, the 19th inst. P. HEREPATH, Architect. NOTICE. THE Wharf Mill will be Closed on TUESDAY next, it being a public holiday. THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH. COLLEGE EVENING CLASSES. THE Evening Classes of the Auck land College, Upper Queen-street, will Commence on MONDAY next. The Programme, so far as hitherto arranged, is as follows:—Monday, English; Tuesday, Mathematics ; Wednesday,Latin;Thursday, Chemistry; Friday, Drawing. Each Class begins work at Half-past Seven. 1.0. R., S.U. HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT, NEW ZEALAND DISTRICT. A SPECIAL MEETINGr of the above Tent will be held in the Tent Room, Wellesley stree', on TUESDAY next, the 18th inst., at two o'clock p.m. All the members are requested to attend. R. H. HUGHES, Secretary. _ BAZAAR. A BAZAAR in aid of the Presby- .■ terian Church (in course of erection) in Coro mandel will be held in the beginning of April. Mrs McNicol, St. James" Manse, and Mrs Reed, North Shore, have kindly agreed to receive any Articles which Ladies or Gentlemeu in Auckland may be good enough to contribute towards this important object. Auctions. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO WAREHOUSEMEN AND DRAPERS. TRADE SALE. OF £6,000 VALUE DRAPERY, SHEETINGS, Quilts, Shirtings, Towellings, Prints, Ticking, Grey Calicoes, Crimean Shirts, White and Scarlet Flannels, Horrocks' Long Cloths, Repps. Silk Handkerchiefs, Shaws, Rugs, &c, &c, &c, ex Warwick, at the Stores of Messrs J. S. Macfarlane and Co. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, at the Stores of Messrs J. S. Macfarlane & Co., on Wednesday, March 26, at 11 o'clock, about £6,000 INVOICE VALUE OF SEASONABLE DRAPERY, now landing, ex Warwick. Full particulars in a few days. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. FURNITURE SALE AT PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, at the residence of Mr H. H. Lusk, Domain Road, Newmarket (who has removed to North Shore), on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising valuable Piano, by Bord ; new Carpets, choice Engrav ings, Drawing, Dining, Kitchen and Bedroom Furniture, handsome Iron Bedsteads; two very handsome Dinner Services ; Bath ; two Mangles, Stove, large Musical Box, Venetian Blinds, Muslin Curtain, Kitchen Utensils, Forcing Frames ; two Fat Pigs The House and Extensive Pleasure Ground, about 3 acres, to let or sell. TUESDAY, MARCH 25. BRUNSWICK MART. CHOICE BUILDING LOTS, Victoria streets. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Trustees of the Independent Chapel Property,r to soil, on Tuesday, March 25, at 11 o'clock, Four Valuable Building Sites in Victoria street, in eluding corner of Victoria and Albert streets. Also, the Large Allotment in Albert street, with the Chapel erected thereon. The above, situated on the main thoroughfare to Western Suburbs, comprise the most valuable build ing sites likely to be placed on the market for many years. WEDNESDAY MARCH 19. GOOD INVESTMENTS. SPLENDID FREEHOLD VILLA SITES, WINDMILL PROPERTY, SYMONDS-STREET. Also, WINDMILL TOWER, MACHINERY. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with, instruc tions from Mr C. F. Partington, to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday, the 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, A PORTION OF HIS PROPERTY, divided into Ten Allotments, fronting Symonds-street and Liver pool-street, commanding a most extensive and varied view of the Harbour, City, and Country. Plans can be seen and all information obtained at the Mart, Queen-street. Also, The WINDMILL TOWER, which contains about 100,000 Bricks ; and the MACHINERY, consisting of 2 pair French Burr Millstones, together with all tho necessary Machinery for working the same in good, working condition, — To be sold either in ono lot or separately.