William Thomas Skinner, lieutenant in' New Zealand Militia, and Cavalry Instructor, then residing in Drury, remembered the 31st j December last. Saw John Mallay about three o'clock in the afternoon in Mr Godkin's stable. Mr Godkin was with him at the time the deceased rushed into the stable, and cried out "There's Godkin." He then seized a stable-fork, and witness and Godkin at once left the stable. When half-way across the yard, some one cried out " Look out for the stones," when they both ran to the house for shelter. Mr Godkin proposed to go for the police. Witness said wait a while. All at once witness heard a great disturbance in the bar, and presently saw Mallay trying to get behind the counter, when he was prevented by the landlord. He then attempted to seize sj-*_£T?bing, when Mr Godkin ordered Phillip, t^ "S„a.-man, to clear the counter. Mallay then seized something off the counter, and made a motion to throw it. Mr Godkin then ; threw a pewter pot at Mallay, but it did not strike him. He would swear to that. ! It fell about eighteen inches on his left. They then went to Papakura for the police. A constable returned with them, but Mallay could not be found. He next saw Mallay about seven o'clock in front of the hotel fighting with some men, but he could not say positively that those present were the men. He was challenging every one to fight. Deceased rushed about frantically, striking at every one, and gave witness a blow in the face. He aiso gave Mr Dalgleish a blow in the face. He did not see either of the ■ prisoners—Malone or Staunton—kick the deceased or jump on him. The deceased seemed determined to fight. He certainly was the aggressor. [Left sitting.]

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LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN

This day. Caledonian.—The week's return from tailings is 47 oz 6 dwt. Missouri.—A trial crushing of 40 tons of stone yielded 18 oz 18 dwt 12 gr of melted gold. A large number of persons have left for Hikutaia. Grove's Bank. —144 oz of gold is the re sult of the fortnight's crushing. British Claim, Hape Creek. —A trial crushing of four tons has yielded 2 oz 7 dwt.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

COROMANDEL,

Yesterday. McGinn, accused of indecent assault, was discharged, the girl's evidence not being borne out by the medical testimony. This day.^ 1501b. specimens were obtained from the Tokatea mine to-day. Buffalo.—The workmen are sending quartz to the Golconda battery. Plaints have been laid in the Warden's Court to-day against the Nil Desperandum, peep-o'-day, and Royal Oak Companies for not having miners' rights.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

INSTRUCTIONS RESPECTING SHAW, SAVILLE & CO.'S CONTRACT.

(PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAPH

COMPANY.)

WELLINGTON,

This day. The Government have instructed Dr. Featherstone not to enter into any new contract with Shaw, Saville and Co., nor with any other company, for a lengthened period. The Albion has arrived. Passenger- Lady Bowen. The Wellington has brought the City of Newcastle's passengers, which were picked up by the John Knoy. Official telegrams report the King party much disheartened by the result of the Maungatautara meeting. Stewart, the alleged father of the child re cently born in the Lunatic Asylum, will be charged with rape at the Police Court to day. Sergeant Marshall, of the Armed Constab ulary, was presented with a testimonial yesterday by the constabulary on his pro motion to the rank of sergeant-major.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day

Mr McLean is expected to be successful with the Native land question here. He will arrive here in the Luna on a visit to Patea Hautera, and then proceed back to Wanganui.

LYTTELTON.

This day. I Tk a Louis has arrived from the Cape of ' \_lfl?- i Hope with the balance of the Agamemnon's cargo.

HOKITIKA.

This day. In the Representatives Colonial firing Ross scored 83.

THE SORROWS OF A DISAPPOINTED SPECULATOR.

In these dull times of mining the lines below are almost as appropriate to the cases of many local shareholders as to those of distant investors :— I'm far from the land where my mining shares sleep, And for dividends ever I'm sighing ; Disappointed like me, a stone statue would weep— And statues aren't given to crying. The manager points to the state of the quartz, And says soon to great gain we'll be waking ; But while on such subjects he's fixing our thoughts, P'rhaps the gold to his own self he's taking. Sure Nature herself does be often desaving. Though she promise a glorious morrow ; And tiue to her teaching he may be behaving, And a " call" will but wake us to sorrow, — Figaro, - • >■

HARBOUR BOARD.

i THIS DAY. TliE regular meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present :—Messrs Daldy (chairman), Casely, Williams, Cruick shank, Kissling, Jones, McKellar, and Niccol. LETTER FROM MINISTER OF WORKS. A letter from the Minister of Works was received, stating that the Government in tended to give effect to Mr Seed's report so far as it is not opposed by the Superinten dent. The following endowments would be handed over to the Board :—St. George's Bay Point, allotment at the foot of Hobson street, Allison's Point (North Shore), and Mays' Point (North Shore). The Board would also be permitted to take stone from Rangitoto for harbour works. The Chairman stated that Mr O'Rorke, when in town, went over the question of I these endowments, and other matters, and would probably give it full consideration. FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT. A letter from the Minister of Public Works was read, stating that £9,278 had been placed to the credit of the Board on Harbour Trust account. WATERMEN'S PETITION. A petition was presented from the water men against the practice of steamers plying to vessels in harbour for hire to the injury of licensed watermen. ' The Chairman stated that he had thought right to take Mr Whitaker's opinion upon the question of how far the license of the Lady Bowen would entitle her to ply to vessels in harbour, and whether, the Harbour Board could enforce a by-law prohibiting such vessels from plying for hire. Mr Whitaker had requested a longer time to consider the question and furnish a reply. In reply to a question put by Mr Philips, Captain Casey stated that on the day in question the Lady Bowen had been engaged by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane to convey passengers and cargo on board the Dakota after one o'clock, and he thought he might as well make a little money before that time and give people an opportunity for seeing the mail steamer. He plied for hire ! up to one o'clock, but after that time he was under engagement to the vessel's agents. j Consideration of the matter was deferred ; until next meeting, pending the receipt of Mr Whitaker's opinion. ACCOUNTS. The statement of accounts was read and passed. ELECTION OF MEMBER. The election of a member in place ol Mr. Heather was deferred till next meeting. BOEING FOR WATER. The Chairman reported that two men who had done the greater part of the boring for water at Canterbury had agreed to put down a bore on the Board's property near Holdship's mill for £00, payable only if a good supply of water is obtained. WORKS IN MECHANICS' BAY. The Chairman reported the result of a deputation to the Minister of Public Works, relative to the Mechanics' Bay works. Mr Richardson had stated that a road would be constructed round the beach, and seemed to be favourable to the complete filling up of the space between the railway embankment and the cliff. The Board agreed that in the event of the Government undertaking the filling in of the space alluded to, the Board would he willing to contribute towards the cost. PORT CHARGES. Capt. Casey moved that port charges be abolished on Auckland-owned ships after 31st March. The question had been submitted to Mr Whitaker for an opinion as to the powers of the Board in the matter. In reply Mr Whitaker stated that the Board could abolish the charges with the consent of the Gover nor in Council. Mr Philips seconded the motion. On the motion of Mr Williams, Messrs Daldy, Casey, McKellar, Cruickshank, and the mover, were appointed to consider the question. WHARF COMMITTEE. The Chairman moved that the name of Mr Williams be added to the Wharf Com mittee, in place of Mr Heather. The motion was carried. WORKS COMMITTEE. The Chairman moved that Messrs Philips, Boylan, Jones, Kissling, Macready and the mover, be appointed a committee to consider matters relative to all proposed works. The motion was carried. WHARFAL NORTH SHORE. Mr Nicol moved that the sum of £300 be voted for the purpose of building a wharf at the North Shore and that the Clerk of Works be instructed to prepare plans of the same. Left sitting.

MIDDLE STAR G.M. Co.

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in this company was held this afternoon at the Mechanics' Institute—Mr S. E. Hughes in the chair.

The directors' report was read and appeared of a very satisfactory nature. The balance-sheet showed a cash balance of £870 9s sd. Both these were adopted, and the following gentlemen elected as directors for the ensuing half-year : —Messrs. S. E. Hughes, A. H. Nathan, B. Levy. This was all the business, and the meeting separated.

EXPORT OF GOLD.

Per s.s Hero, for Sydney : —Shipped by the Bank of Australasia—3 boxes containing 3483 oz 4 dwt, value, £12,620 ; 11 boxes, 10,792 oz 12 dwt, value, £39,100. Shipped by the Bank of New Zealand —11 boxes, 12,998 oz G dwt 18 gr, value, £52,937 5s sd. Shipped by the Bank of New South Wales—2 boxes, 2,575 oz, value, £10,300. Total, 29,849 oz 2 dwt 18 gr, value, £114,957 Ss sd.

CORRESPONDENCE.

AUCKLAND'S TRUE POSITION IN THE MATTER OF EDUCATION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—ln the list of the thirty-eight candi dates who competed at the examination for University scholarships, held in May, 1872, Auckland will be found thirty - third and thirty - seventh, while Canterbury, Nelson, and Otago carry off the seventeen scholar ships ; but Nelson and Otago have adopted the household and capitation tax for the support of primary education, and Canterbury is most liberal in the provision she makes by means of reserve^ and grants for the same purpose. Mr Williamson was accustomed to boast in the Council of the great value that the educational reserves of Auckland would one day be to the community ; but our true educational status at present is fixed by this list of candidates, where Auckland has only two out of thirty-eight, and in the competition is virtually nowhere.—l am, &c, An Auck- LANDER. ____________________

fHBETIKI-NG STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1873



Mr W. Marshall, 'fruiterer, Queen street, has just received, per Hero, the choicest shipment of fruit this season, consisting of grapes, nectarines, plums, pears, oranges, lemons, apples, and pine apples.—Advt.



I To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco ] and cigars, if they Avould only visit Mrs i Sharpe's neat little American Tobacco and Cigar Divan (next Bank NeAV Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any other house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for the public at any price. One trial is suffi cient to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call.—Advt. Db. Brioht'sPhosphodyne. —Multitudes of People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy PnosrHonvNE (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 in."ladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained. ,t_T Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Blight's Phosphodyne as imitations are abroad; and avoid purchasing single bottles, the genuine article being sold in casex only. Special Advertisements. I j i PHEAP LINES OFDEESS KJ MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7Ad i White Marcella, from BAd per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, Gd per yard ! Superior Batistes, 101 d per yard AVhite Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, fid per yard Plain Alpacas, 6_d per yard. I S. &J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MAET, ! Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets, i | • j_, , , WANTED, for a hotel at Taranaki, a Waiter.—For particulars apply to M. Levy and Co. TO LET, at Epsom, the Property lately occupied by R. Moore, Esq. FOB SALE, at Parnell, a seven-roomed House, fronting Manukau road.—Apply to J. HEN DEY, Licensed Sharebroker <- Land Agent, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. » BANK OF TOKATEA COMPANY. A PPLICATIONS are invited for the __.__. Office of Legal Manager. Must be made in writing, stating termsand enclosing testimonials, to tbe Chairman of Directors, not later than Saturday, Febiuary 1, 1573. By order. S. BAKER, 3fl, Insurance Buildings. Legal Manager. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS. A SPECIAL PAEADE of this Company is hereby ordered for WEDNESDAY MORNING, 20th inst, at 9 a.m., at the Market Square, Queen street. Cross and Waist Belts, Caps and Covers to be worn. No arms. By order of Capt. Dargaville. JOHN F. SAUNDERS, Jan. 27, 1873. Secretary FOR SALE, a seven-roomed House in Searield"View.—Apply to J. E. Coney. TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND. THE Butchers' Assistants appeal to the public of Auckland to assist them in their endeavours to obtain some mitigation of their long hours of labour. They therefore ask the Auckland public not to shop after six o'clock. Tj^Oß SALE, an Hotel, situated in JD one of the most flourishing townships in tbe "Waikato.—Apply to Mr James Reid, No. 7, Insurance Buildings. PASSOVER CAKES. MEMBEES ofthe Jewish persuasion requiring Passover Cakes for the ensuing holi days will please send in their orders before the oth Februai/ to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Hon. Sec. Auckland Hebrew Congregation. LOST, the Cap of the Wheel of a Phaeton ; engraved Speight & Rhodes, Bradford. - The finder will be rewarded by bringing it to Chas. Sutton, Eden Crescent. OFFICES TO BE LET. TO SOLICITORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, AND OTHERS. THE Suite of Offices next the Post office, Shortland-street, la ted occupied by Messrs Rogan & Cooper, SoHcitors, are To Be Let. Apply to MUST & CO. -_~k^ OTEAM TO NAPIEE. Star of the South. Will Sail for the above port on THURSDAY NEXT January 30, at 3 p.m. «__■_____ TT°E TARANAKI, i-Mjl»r|^. JD NELSON, PICTON, WEL «V__—\flv_* LINGTON LYTTELTON, AND ____________£» PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Phoebe, H. Worsi', Commander, from Manukau, immediately after arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu, due on 27th inst., or not later than 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, 30th inst. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onehunga; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. LOST, between the Mount Eden Toll-Gate and Symonds-street, a Malachite ) Brooch, set in gold.—Any person leaving it at Mr j Hardwick's, top of Shortland-street, will be rewarded. AMAERIED COUPLE can be accommodated with a large Sitting-room and Bed-room (well furnished), with or without board, also the attendance of a servant; the most respectable part of the city. Terms moderate. —For card of address apply office of this paper. TO Blacksmiths and Engineers.— Wanted to Apprentice a smart Boy, aged 15, to either trade.—Address, A.8.C., office of this paper. NOTICE. THE Offices ofthe several Insurance Companies will be JLOSED TO-MORROW (Wadnesday), the 29th January inst., being a General Holiday. Auckland. January 28, 1873. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS. MEMBEES of the above Company are reminded the Picnic to the Officers will take place at VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore, TO-MORROW, 29th inst., when all invited Guests, ! Members, and Cadets will be conveyed there by the steamboat Takapuna. Members can have their tickets by applying to the Secretary. V JOHN F. SAUNDERS, Secretary.



|7 ! f .•• 1 WRI Q LET -,&• HOGG ( R _■; I "0"A YE the honor to intimate to the inhabitants of Newmarket, the city and suburbs of Auokland, and to country settlers, that they have RE-OPENED those old and established premises known formerly as WRIGLEY'S NEWMARKET STORES. The premises have been thoroughly renovated and fitted up at considerable expense to meet the in creasing wants of the district. Tho Stock will be found to be NEW, LARGE AND VARIED, having been purchased from the best houses under thospecial sur srvision of the firm. W. & H. would attract attention and a trial to their NEW SEASON TEAS, which have been selected with great care, and which must command appreciation. No Goods will be offered to the public but those which are of first quality, and every article in the trade will be kept in stock, and at prices to compete with any house in the city. AYe do not intend to further advertise our Goods, but will depend our success upon QUALITY, PRICES, and a desire to oblige. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Address M., office of this paper QNEHUNG-A INSTITUTE. REGATTA NIGHT, JAN. '20, 1573. A Grand Concert will be given by the Electric Troupe, assisted by Ward's Minstrels, who will appear in some of their new Songs and Dances. Admission— Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is.: PERSO N A L . DEAREST CHAELES, — Call at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, and buy me a Sewing Machine, I have so much sewing to do I can't get through it by hand. —Your own, Mary. Wanted. WANTED, a person to work a Sew ing Machine : one accustomed to upholstery work preferred—Apply before 10 a.m to T. & 11. Cooke, Cabinet - Makers, Upholsterers, &C, 14S, Queen-stieet. WANTED, a General Servant in a family of three. —Apply to Mrs.AVaymouth, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply Occi dental Hotel. WANTED, a Baker, a sponge hand ; mar;lea man i referred ; good wages given.— C. AVoodward, 250, Queen street. WANTED, by two young ladies, Situations as Morning Governesses, or as assistantsin a school. - Address—" A.H.,' Star office. WANTED, a Machinist to Avork in theho.ise.—Mrs I. Phillips, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a Boy to run messages and make himself generally useful.— J. M. McLachlan. WANTED, a trustworthy person as Children's Maid.—For address apply office of this paper. WANTED, a smart Stable Boy.— Apply at the Auckland Hotel. TT7"ANTED, a respectable Boy as V V Assistant.— Apply at Montague's Bazaar. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Adair, Symonds street, opposite City road. WANTED, by a Carpenter (a thorough tradesman, with good tools), Em ployment ; understands mill work (water or steam) ; distance no objection.—A.AY. A., office of this paper. WANTED NOTICED.—W. E. SADLER (assisted) has taken the UPPER PARNELL General Grocery Shop and Post-office. Goods of very BEST quality, and from first source. Conveyed free a longdistance.—Agent for newspapers, N. Zealand and other. Advertisements received, prepared, and promptly forwarded. Stamps and Stationery, &c. WANTED, £1,000 at 7 per cent., on freehold security.—J. Burtt, Land Agent, 0, AVyndhain-street. TWO FURNISHED ROOMS WANTED. WANTED, Sitting-room and Bed room (private), with or without Board, in the neighbourhood of St. Andrew's Church. Terms must be moderate.—Address " Student," Star office. WAN TE D KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, hells, and Tiles WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to AY. Kiruy, junction of Queen and Grey streets, ole agent for the AVhau brickmakers. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., AVholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and _)[anufactiirers, 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, AVhangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &C, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED, Purchasers for New and Second-hand Sewing Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane, by the addition of a large Show-room, parties having Second hand Machines to dispose of may send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-hand Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes. Repairs properly done. WANTED TO LET, a First-class ! Temperance Hotel, centrally situated ; doing a large profitable business.;, present tfenant obliged to leave through sickness. Furniture, Goodwill, &c, can be had at valuation.—For particulars apply to . Mr S. Vickers, 50, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in.lots ; to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, • Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One ; hunga. I JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant.



f 3 'A'- > Miscellaneous. „^K. M 3s%t> STEAM SERVICES. TENDERS are hereby invited for the performance of the undermentioned Steam Services during the current year :— 1. Auckland to Mahurangi (Lower and Upper), calling at the Hot Springs. ! 2. Auckland to Whangarei, calling at Matakana, . Omaha Mangawai, Waipn, Mangapai, and Whangarei Heads. 3. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Mangonui and Awanui. "■ l v : 4. Auckland to Tauranga, Opotiki, and Poverty Bay, callling at Great Barrier Island, and Wllitianga. 5. Auckland to Stokes' Point and Shoal Bay. 0. Kaipara.—From Railway Terminus at Helens ville to Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, Matakohe, Tokatoka, AA'hakaharahara, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Kailm, returning the same way. ' 7. Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu. 8. Shortland or Grahamstown to Ohinemuri. Tenders must be deposited not later than noon on WEDNESDAY, the ."ith February, 1573, at the Super intendent's Office, Auckland, where specifications and ■ conditions of the several services can be obtained. JOHN SHEEHAN, For the Superintendent. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1573. ■pmuvrrtißE and carpet WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WIN X S & II ALL 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 before purchasing elsewhere :- AVALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY DRAWING-ROOM SUITES OAK MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. AVALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBIJRYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEAVODO AND AVALNUT CIIIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU. AND KAURI CHTFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU, AND MOTTLED KAURI AVARDROBES. _, r ' MARBLE AVASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES / CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOAVEL HORSES. STUFFED, CANE, AND AVOOD-SBATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). IRON AND AVOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STRAAV PALLIASSES, BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CA R PET ROOM. AY. and 11. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KILDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOT HS, 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. AY. and 11. having large and convenient workshop can manufacture every description of Furniture of the shortest notice. | AGENTS FO R THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINKS & II AL L. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 18C4.] DSTEPHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 4lb, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, Sib, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in i lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Co"lnian's .-lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell s and Bengal, in i-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted shes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS AVYNDnAM STRKF.T. AUCKLAND. NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. nnENDERSare invited for the Supply JL and Delivery of Six Hundred and Fifty (650) Telegraph Poles, more or less, for a Line of Telegraph between Drurv and the Manukau Heads. The Poles to be Sawn from the Heart of Kauri, or Heart of Totara, perfectly sound, straight, and free j from speckles, loose knots, shakes, and sap. Any Pole containing the least sap will be rejected. Poles brought on the line, and found not to be in according with specification, will be cut into two pieces by the examining officer. Poles to be delivered at pegs along the route of proposed line. Thirty of the Poles to be each 25 feet long, the remainder to be each 20 feet long. Every Pole to be Sin. square at butt, and tapered to 6in. square at top. The whole of the Poles to be delivered three months affer acceptance of tender, under a penalty of Five Pounds (£5) for each and every working day the contract is not completed after that time. Tenders to contain price per pole as per sizes given. Each tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £20 as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited should any competitor refuse to sign the con tract in the event of his tender being accepted. Each tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the due performance of the contract in the event of the tender being accepted, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect signed by the proposed sureties. Specifications may be seen, and further particulars obtained, at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland and Grahamstown, Tenders marked "Tenders for delivery of Tele graph Poles between Drury and Manukau Heads," to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Telegraph Office, Auckland, and delivered there before noon on Monday, February 3, 1873. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, : By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. AY. H. FLOYD, Electrician. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BALL. A BALL will be given by the above Company on AVEDNESDAY, January 29, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook street. Tickets may be had from Messrs. Forlong, Fort, AVhitelaw, Cruick shank, Home, or G. DICKSON, " Hon. Sec.etary.



Elite r t ainm en ts. . ■. -. -. _s*r.. - pEINCE OE WALES THEATRE THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY" TROUPE OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STAR ARTISTES Will have the honor of appearing for FIVE NIGHTS MORE (in consequence of the (liberal patronage), in their grand entertainment of varieties New Sensations. entire change of programme. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, JAN. 28. The Troupe, now making the tour of the Colonies, comprises the following talented Artistes : THE ANGELL FAMILY OF STAR GYMNASTS ; LOTTIE, Premiere Lady Gymnaste of the World, from the Crystal Palace, London, Agricultural Hall, and principal Theatres of London, Paris, and Madrid, who has had the honour of appearing on three occasions before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Suite, and many of the Crowned Heads of Europe, will appear, with the Brothers FRANK AND VICTOR, In their extraordinary performance on the TREBLE TRAP EZ E, Their Flying Leaps, Somersaults in mid-air, and wondrous performance on the Perpendicular Ropes, never before seen in the Colonies, and unattempted by anj' other artistes. FANNY SARA, The Celebrated Double-voiced Vocalist, the Charming Ballad and Serio-comic Singer and talented Imper sonator of Sims Reeves, from St. James's Hall, London. BUCKLEY AND HOLLY, The World lenowed Negroists, Ethiopian Comedians, champions in their original Songs and Dances. F. CLIFTON, The Genial Comedian and Vocalist, from the Principal London and Provincial Concerts. J. HERMAN, Tho Celebrated Solo Violinist and Silver-toned Tenor. Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : Is, 2s, and as. ri H I A B I N I' S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. W EDNESDAY, J ANUAEY 29. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE OF THIS TALENTED TROUPE, As the s.s. Phoebe leaves the Manukau on the 30th inst., at 10 a.m. GRAND PROGRAMME FOR THIS OCCASION. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE THE ENTIRE STRENGTH OF THE I COMPANY WILL APPEAR FOR THE LAST TIME. ri I T T HALL, KJ queen street. REGATTA NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1873. GRAND NEGROIC CONCERT BY THE GRAHAMSTOWN HAURAKI MINSTRELS, IN AID OF A LOCAL CHARITY. PROGRAMME: Part I. Overture—" Fairy Galop "—Minstrels Opening Chorus—" Commence Ye Darkies All"-*- Minstrels Song—" Aura Lee "- Mr Johnson Comic Song—" Concertina Brown"—Mr Flanagan Song—"l'm Waiting, my Darling—Mr Catran Comic Song- " Katy Deane "—Mr Bickerton Song—" The Angels now are Calling"—Mr Trewheela Comic Song -"Monkey's Wedding "—Mr Flanagan S on g_ •• Daisy Deane"—Mr Mills Finale—" Songs of Youth"- Minstrels. Part 11. Dance—" Shoegraphility "- Mr Mills Comic Song—"l know my way about"—Mr F. Millburn Song- " When the Corn is Waving" -Mr Johnson Duet—Cornet and Horn—Brothers Hunter t^l ee —"Oh! Lady, Fair Lady" —Messrs Catran, Trewheela, Mills, and White Concertina Solo—Mr Reed Song—"Nil Desperandum"—Mr Cartan Comic Sketch—" The Echo "—Messrs Flanagan, Johnson, and Mellor Song—" Sailor's Sto.y "—Mr Trewheela Song—" Anything to Earn a Crust "—Mr Samuels Song and Dance—"Merry Little Mokes"—Messrs ! Mills and Moss Part 111. Comic Song—" Good Evening " .. Mr F. Millburn The whole to conclude with the Side-splitting Farce, entitled THE SIAMESE TWI NS. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Tickets may be had from Mrs Partridge, Mr Cuekscy, Mr Jamieson, and the Members of the Company. God Save the Queen ! PKIVATE BOAED AND RESI DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen street. CARD AND RESIDENCE Belle View House, Vincent-street? Entrance also from Hobson-street, a few doorslpast the Criterion Hotel. NEW GOLDEN PA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). AN iixtraordinary Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened be held in the Com pany's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, 12th February, 1873, at 12 o'clock noon. Business ; To empower the Directors to borrow nioney for the purpose of erecting Machinery upon the Claim, and to secure the re-payment thereof by a Mortgage or a Bill of Sale of the property of the Com pany or any part thereof; also, to let the whole or any portion of the Claim on Tribute. By order of the Dire tors. ROBERT HORNE, Lega Manager. Auckland, January 20, 1573. ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. GENTLEMEN— I beg to announce that it is my intention to offer myself as i Candidate for Election to the office of Superintenden of this Province at the approaching General Election In the meantime I shall take early opportunities o visiting the various districts of the Province with ! view to communicate to the Electors such informatioi as they may desire to ODtain from me, as a Candidal for their suffrages, on matters relating to the local au« general interest of the Province.—l have the honour t< be, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant, J. WILLIAMSON.. Auckland, January 7, 1878.



Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND ANNUAL >£*- REGATTA. wednesdayTTanuary 29 (33rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY). PROGRAMME: First Race : 9.30 a.m. TRADING VESSELS (Brigantines, Schooners, and Ketches), over 25 tons register. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £25; 2nd, £10 ; 3rd, £. r >. Course.—From south side of flagship, round Tiritiri, passing from west to east outside of Shag Rock, keeping T>'ritiri on the starboard hand, coming in on south side of flagship. Second Race : 10 a.m. TRADING CUTTERS, 25 tons register and upwards. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £20 ; 2nd £8 • 3rd, £4. Course : Same as first race. Third Race : 10.30 a.m. TRADING VESSELS (an}' rig), under 25 tons register. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £18; 2nd, £7 ; 3rd, £3. Course.—From south side of flagship, round a buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Fourth Race : 11 a.m. SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, of any class, 7 tons and upwards. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £20 ; 2nd, £8 ; 3rd, £_. Course —From south side of flagship, round the buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, thence round red and white che quered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round liagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Fifth Race : 11.30 a.m. SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, any class, under 7 tons. Prizes : Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £3. Course.—From south side of flagship round a red and white chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on south side of flagship. Sixth Race : 12 noon. OPEN BOATS, Sailing, not exceeding 25 feet overall. Prizes: Ist, £C ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. Course.—From south side of flagship round the red buoy on spit off North Head, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on south side of flagship. Seventh Race; 12.30 p.m. FOUR-OARED GIGS, the property of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateur Members. No housing or outriggers allowed. Prizes: Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5. CouitSE.—From south side of flagship round flagboat off Freeman's Bay, thence round flagboat off St. George's Bay, coming in on south side of flagship. Eighth Race: 2 i-.m. SHIPS' GIGS (Merchant), rowed by bond fide ships' crews (4 oars and a coxswain). Prizes: Ist, L 8; 2nd, L 3. Course. —Same as seventh race. Twice round. Ninth Race: 2.30 p.m. WATERMEN'S BOATS, licensed to carry not less than six passengers; manned by two Licensed AVatermen. Oars and usual working canvas allowed. Prize : Cup valued at LlO. Cour.se.- Same as seventh race. Tenth Race : 3 p.m. FOUR-OARED GIGS, open to aIL No housing or outriggers aUowed. Prizes : Ist, LlO ; 2nd, L 5. Course.—Same as seventh race. Eleventh Race: 3.30 p.m. DINGIES, under 12 feet overall, rowed by boys under 16 years of age, born in the colony. Prizes : Ist, L 2 ; 2nd, LI. Course.—From flagship round hulk Cantero, and back to flagship. Note. —All buoys and flagboats to be kept on starboard hand. Entrance Fees.— Five per cent, on value of first prize. THOMAS HENDERSON, Jtjn., Hon. Sec. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Auckland Gymkana Club will be held on FRIDAY, the 7th February, at 2p.m., at the Auckland Hotel. Circulars are posted to Members. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Acting Secretary. January 24,1873. O A Z A A R. A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WILL BE HELD IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January nfext. . Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. Auctions. igSHIFRIDAY, JANUARY 31. TRADE SALE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c. MESSRS L. D. NATHAN & CO. WILL sell by auction, at their Stores, Shortland-street, on Friday, 31s inst., at 12 o'clock, the following choice lots of 115* j|-boxes " BeUe Brandon," 10's 24 „ ' Mount Bernard," 10's 10 „ " Buchanan," 10's 17 ~ " Childrey and Jones," 10's 5 cases " Cameron's Cricketers," 10's 1 „ " Hogland's Oriola," 10's 3 „ " Tulip," half pounds 1 ~ dark " Oriola," do do 1 ~ " I Love You," Navy 4's 2 pkgs " Pearl Dark," Navy s's 1 „ "Honeysuckle," pocket pieces 2 „ " Tortoise-sheU," Navy pounds 3 „ 9in. Sultan Twist 3 „ " Lottie Lee," pocket pieces 1 case Montaziuna Cigars. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. IMPROVED FARM AND HOMESTEAD, AT PAPATOITOI. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr David White, Jun., who is leaving the province, to sell, at the Land Mart, Port street, on Monday, Feb. 17, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE FARM, situated at Papatoitoi, on the Great South Road, containing 521 acres, 241 acres of which are fenced with a post and rail fence and live hedge, and subdivided into paddocks, and are now under cultivation, and on which are erected a new live-roomed House and Stable. The property has a large frontage to the Papakura river, and to two saltwater creeks, which boats drawing from Bft. to 10ft. can navi gate. The property will be sold in either one or two lotsj to suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATED WARE, ETC., ETC. Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday, 31st inst., at ( 11 o'clock, the property of a Gentleman leaving the Colony,* A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, compring—Cedar Wardrobe, Dining Table, Office Tables, Hair-seated Chairs, Patent Mangle, Wash stands and Ware, Carpets, Dressing Tables, Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Service, Electro-plated Hot-water Kettle, Cruet Stands, Copper Kettle and Stand, Cut-glass Decanters, Water Jug, Wine Glasses, China Tea Service, Dinner Service, Set Ivory-handled } Knives in Mahogany Case, Papier Machie t Ornaments. Chairs and Couch in Green Damask, t Bycicle, Double Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Hair Mattresses, Engravings. ' Also, in the Estate of Ballin Bros., 1 1 hhd Porter, 4 cases Ale, 2 kegs Vinegar, box Soap, 1 Corks, <_c. c I And in an Intestate Estate, 3 1 bag Clothing and Effects. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■ ■' j, ~■