The journals pass an adverse criticism on this judgment, alleging that a gross blunder has been committed. Despatches have been sent by the Fiji Government in the matter of Fiji, and have been laid before Parliament, also copies of instructions to offkers of the South Sea Squadron. The memorial for the annexation of the Fiji Islands is refused because King Cakabou had been recognised monarch. Commercial.—Hides, heavy, 14d ; petro leum, I7£d ; meats, more enquiry but prices low.

NEW ZEALAND SPECIAL CABLE UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS.

LONDON. February 27. New Zealand wool suffered in the same proportion as Australia. Greasy, 2d lower than in December. Mutton tallow, slow sale ; held firm at £44 to £46. New Zealand hemp, £32 to £33, firm. Kauri gum, £94 to £96, best. New Zealand consolidated, 5 per cents, 104. A leading journal, writing on the agricul tural question, points to Australia and New Zealand as lands of promise. The Press advocates a mail subsidy to the colonies being distributed pro rata, leaving each at liberty to carry out their own schemes. Dr. Featherstone's health is improving. The meat market is rising. ■

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MR VOGEL IN SYDNEY,

DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS

GOLD IN THE NORTHERN TERRI-

TORY

SYDNEY.

March 1. Th« s.s. Hero has been detained till the 3rd instant. Carl, Laidley and Co., Webb's Sydney Agent, have received a telegram contradict ing the report that the Senate has refused a subsidy.

MELBOURNE.

March 1. Mr Vogel remains in Sydney. It is be lieved that he is attempting to re open negotiations with Mr Parkes now Webb's subsidy is refused. The banquet to the Governor and the levee were both largely attended. His Excellency will leave to-day with Mr Bright and all the members of the family. Mr Michie goes home as Agent-General. Three thousand people saw his Excellency the Governor Viscount Canterbury off to-day. Judge Fellows has been nominated as one of the judges to the new Court of Appeal in England. Judge Williams contemplates resigning.

Judge Stowell will be sworn in as Governor on Monday.

The Government appointments, including Michie's, are condemned byjthe press.

The breach of promise case of Miss Khull v. Mr Haddon, the editor of the Argus, is believed to be compromised. Judge Barry becomes acting Chief Justice The banks have re-combined, and have adopted the former rates of discount. The Hero, for Sydney and Auckland, ia detained in Jervis' Bay short of coal, Fifteen horses are finally entered for the Cup. The horses are of even quality. Breadstuffa are firm ; wheat, 5s 3d to 5s 7d.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

TAURANGA. This day. The s.s. Southern Cross will sail to-night. The natives are asking six shillings a bushel for wheat. Less is given. The cutter Vincent sails for Auckland this evening. 2.20 p.m. The p.s. Patteson, Capt. Kennedy, has just arrived from Napier and Wellington. She will leave for Auckland this afternoon. 4 p.m. The Patteßon has just left for Auckland. The Intercolonial Cricket Match is taking place to-day—Sydney v, Melbourne. The latter, in one innings, scored 109 with one wicket to fall. The Assembly is discussing the Council Amendment Bill. Great floods have occurred, with destruc tion to property. The Southern railway is to be opened on Saturday. The colliers are in full work.

ADELAIDE.

March 1. Pleuro-pneumonia has broken out near the city. An essay from stone, obtained from Northern Territory reef, yielded 20 ounces gold per ton. Wheat rose in three days from 4s 7d to 5s per bushel, and dropped again to 4s 9d. The half-yearly statement of the National Marine Insurance Company shows a net loss of £5000.

UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS.

ADELAIDE. March 1. The prospectus of a company to work Win* Claim, Yam Creek, has been published.

The promoters reserve 10,000 shares an £4,000 cash for their interests. The Catholic administrator continues seriously ill.

WELLINGTON.

This day. Creeping Jenny badly broke down. Red wood wins everything.

LYTTELTON.

This day. The schooner Lsetitia will sail for Auck" land this evening with 126 bags wheat and 459 bags oats.

NELSON.

This day. The s.s. Phcebe left for Taranaki this morning. The s.s. Taranaki arrived from the Manu kau at 3 a.m. yesterday.

THE CHAMPION BELT.

HOSKINS CHAMPION OF NEW ZEALAND. STOKE (NELSON). The Champion Belt has been won by Hoskins, of the Thames, with a magnificent score. Particulars presently.

STOKE (NELSON.)

• Yesterday. Fourth Match (Cavalry).—Ranges, 300, 400, and 500 yards ; seven shots at each range. Position, any. This match completed the firing for the champion belt, and resulted in Douglas, of Waiuku, with an aggregate score of 104 becoming the champion cavalry shot of New Zealand for the year 1873, and in addition gaining a gold medal and money prize of £20. Cowan A. C. (Auckland), with an aggre gate score of 102, stood second for the championship, and carries off the £10 prize. The other highest aggregate scores were Thurston, 95 ; Gilpin, 90. The scores to-day in the fourth match were :— Gilpin 54, but a protest against him for tampering with his rifle was allowed. Cowan, A. C. (Auckland,) Ist prize, £7 ; score 53 points. Douglas, (Waiuku,) 2nd prize, £5; score 53 points. Cummins, (last year champion,) 42 points. Hedge (Waiuku), 39 points. Reid, 36 points. Thurston, 33 points. Fifth Match (Infantry). —Ranges 200, 500, and 600 yards. Seven shots at each range. Any position. The firing at the first range came off to-day, and resulted as follows :— McLeod (Thames), 27 ; Hoskins (Thames), 26; Guy (Nelson), 24 ; Adam (Otago), 24 ; Morley, A.C., 24; Grundy (Thames), 24; D. Buchanan, 24; Cato (Otago), 24 ; Cole man (Waikato), 24.

CRICKET MATCH.

The match between married and single was played to-day in the Barrack-square. The wickets were pitched at 10 o'clock. The weather was remarkably favourable for the occasion, and the sport attracted a large number of on-lookers, who doubtless ex perienced sensations of pleasure as they witnessed the physical action of the members of the Auckland United Cricket Club. Without further remarks we present our readers with the score : — Married.—First Innings. Moss, b Whitaker 0 Whitaker, b Whitaker c Simpson ... 3 King, b Howard c Barnett 0 Yates, b Whitaker c Simpson 2 Jackson, b Whitaker c Simpson ... 0 Bellers, b Howard... ... ... ... 13 Mumford, b Whitaker 0 Halliwell, b Howard, run out ... ... 4 Buckland, not out 0 Johnson, b Whitaker 1 Byes, &c 3 i Total 26 i^s Single.—First Innings. Brook, st Bellers b Buckland 0 Clayforth, b Yates 15 Dufour b, Buckland 3 Beddoes, not out 13 Cotton, c Halliwell b Buckland 3 Simpson, c Buckland b Yates 7. Howard, b Buckland 1 Barnett, b Buckland c Halliwell ... 4 Alderton, b Buckland 0 Whitaker, b Buckland 0 Edwards, b Yates 1 Byes, etc 8 Total 55

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CHEAP LINES OE DEESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7_d White Marcella, from B_u per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, 10_d per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, ls per yard Fancy Mohairs, Cd per yard Plain Alpacas, s_d per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MABT, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. THE Half-yearly Meeting of Jour nfymen Ba/ers' Association wgjMj.£d- ta£. Uritish Hotel, Queen-street TO-MOEKOW isaiur -28. the Bth list., at half-past 7 ■Mp*^ Chairman, AUCKLAND SAVINQ-S' BANK ESTABLISHED 1847. President: HIS EXCELLENCY THE OOVEENOB. Vice-Pbesident: WILLIAM BATTEAY, Esq. The Bank is W*^l?J&& **-*~ * Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 oclocfc Any sum from Is. and upwards received, for which per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. R. CAMERON, Accountant,



_______________________! ___________ mtmurn _■«_____M*a___aa_WMK»ea WILL SHORTLY APPEAE, I tub AUCKLAND AMATEUR SERENADEPiS* W. F. ARMSTRONG, Manager. /COLLEGE EVENING- CLASSES The Evening Glasses under the control of the Board of Education being now in abeyance, it is proposed to form EVENING CLASSES "for instruction in the following branches of Education in the Auckland College (formerly Wesley College) :• - The English Language and Composition, Mathematics (including Arithmetic), Classics, French, German, Chemistry, Drawing (Mechanical). Also, if required : Logic, Italian, Modern Greek, These Classes will be conducted by the following :— Rev. Robert Kidd, LL.D., of Trinity College, Dublin ; SI?; Rev. William Tavlots. First Class Certificated Master, and Certificated Teacher of Chem istry, England ; Mr. S. D. Rikys ; Mr. B. M. O, Theorem., member of the Uni versity of Upsal. Fee for admission : To one class, Thirty Shillings per quarterly term ; to two classes. Two Pounds : to more than two classes, Three Pounds. All fees to be paid in advance. Further information may be obtained on applica tion at the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street. TO LET, a pood seven-roomed family House, Archill.—Apply on the premises. PIANOS and HAEMONIUMS, by the best makers just opened, and will be sold CHEAr. B O W R I N G, Upper Queen-street. . i BOAED AND RESIDENCE for two or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentle man, in a private family.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, ■ Upper Queen-street. j MONEY TO LEND on first-class j freehold security, at low rates of interest.— j R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. j T) IT S T CARTS.; City Council Offices, | Auckland, 3rd March, 1873. j Notice is hereby given that on and after MONDAY, ; the 10th inst., the contents of the Dust Boxes will be . removed as follows, viz :— ] City East of Queen-street, and Queen-street E. ! side, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRI- ! DAYS. City West of Queen-street, and Qneen-street W. side, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. j All Dust Boxes to be deposited outside by 8 a.m. F. BRODIE, j Town Clerk. j _ NOTICE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. Between Rapana Maunganoa, Plaintiff and Robert Graham, Defendant. "ryHEREAS, by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued in this action, and directed to me ordering me that of the real and personal property of he above- named Rapana Maunganoa I should cause to be made the sum of Thirty Pounds One Shilling and Sixpence, together with interest on the said sum at the rate of Eight Pounds per centum per annum from the Ist day of February, 1873, together with £2 12s Cd for the said Writ, besides Sheriff's poundage, Officers' fees, &c. : Now I do hereby give notice that I shall cause to be sold by Public Auction, by Ricuard Arthur, at his Auction Mart, Queen street, Auck and, on the 22nd day of May, 1873, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon, unless the said debt of £31 ls Cd and Interest be sooner paid, together with the said sum of £212s 6d besides Sheriff's poundage, Officers' fees &c. : All the Estate, Right, Title, and Interest of the said Rapana Maunganoa, of, in, and to all that parcel of land in the Province of Auckland, a^. Grahamstown, containing by admeasurement one acre one rood thirteen perches, and being called or known as Lot 15, Kaueranga, district of Hauraki, Queen's County, bounded towards the north-east by lot number fourteen, four hundred and sixty links ; towards the south-east by lot number fourteen, four hundred and ninety-seven links ; again towards the north-east by lot number fourteen, forty-eight links ; again towards the south-east by lot number thirteen, one hundred and eight links ; towards the south-west by lot number sixteen, three hundred and twenty-six links, two hundred and twenty-three links, and thirteen links and towards the north-west by lot number fourteen, one hundred and two links and one hundred and twenty-five links. And I further give notice that the Estate and Interest of the said Bapana Maunoanoa consists of his equity of redemption or other equitable estate in the said land, and that the same has been taken by me in execution at the suit of the said Robert Graham, the execution creditor. Dated February 12,1873. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. Samuel Jackson, of Fort street, in the City of Auckland, Solicitor for the said Robert Graham. GRAFTON ROAD HIGH V.'AY DISTL. 7 NOTICE is hereby given that all Unpaid Rates now due in the above District must be paid to me at my office fortlrwith, or legal proceedings will be taken to enforce paymeht thereof. By order of the Board. H. ASHTON, Secretary and Collector. 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. March 6, 1873. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Share holders of the South British Fire and Marine In surance Company of New Zealand, will be held at the Company*- Office, Queen street, Auckland, on MON DAY, the 24th day of March, 1873, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of considering the propriety of increasing the Capital of the Company, by the creation and sale of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd clause of the Company's Articles of Association. fs By order of ihe Board ol Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, January 30, 1873. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). qiHIS BRANCH will shortly be open for business ; meanwhile all communica tions to be addressed to the undersigned. DAVID HEAN, Manager. Auckland, 4th March, 1873. TO LET, a four-stalled Stable in Wellesley-street, near Hobson-street.—Apply tt Morris Marks, Pawnbroker. j TO CAPITALISTS.—An eligible, opportunity for the investment of £uSO in an undertaking of great promise.— f. W, STEVENS, Went Queen-gtreet,



■a_B_amn_BTtg-w»_-_-_-_——_ —————»■ — Wanted. TO BOOTMAKERS. WANTED, immediately, for the Thames, two real good Hands. —Apply to J. Gillander, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, immediately, a Book binder ; to a steady man constant employ ment.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED, immediately, a respect able middle-aged person as Cook andHouse maid.—Apply Prince Arthur Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs ft. M. Eeed, North Shore, or at the office of this paper. W~"'~ANTED, by a steady Man, a Situation as Baker and Confectioner.— Address "D.E.," office of this paper. WANTED, two strong Labourers. — Apply to Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a Waiter at tbe Army and Navy Hotel.—Apply at once. WANTED, good Tailoresses.— Apply E. Stow,?next Eoyal Mail Hotel. WANTED, a Night Porter at tbe Greyhound Hotel. Must be a steady man. 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, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, a Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.— J. Cosgrave and Co. WA NTED, immediately, a Bacbelor to join in a Furnished Bachelors' Establish ment.—Address " Bachelor," office of this paper. WANTED, a Cheesemonger's Assistant. -Apply Marsh and Blair, Queen street. WANTED KNOW N.- PIUCRfI EkduoED. Sinoer'.h New Family Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing Machines. —M. A At.dtucii, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Ai/drich has adopted a method of time payment to suit them WILLIAM CEOCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED KNOWN, that tbe un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. WALLEE, Timber Merchant. 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 Eetail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishmerts. 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 TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Wanzer, the best Machines f their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Eepairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. TWO or three young Men can be accommodated with Board and Eesidenc. by applying to Mrs Chapman, York Terrace, Grey street. TO LET, (in good repair), a six roomed House, Wellington-street.—Apply, Jakins and Willcox, Durham-street. OMEOETA^L_TBoard and Besi dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.," Star office. G~\ EEWAED. — Lost or Stolen CW JL from the Waitemata Hotel, a Liver-coloured Setter Dog, answering to the name of "Carlo." Any person returning the same will receive the above reward. If found in the possession of any person after this date will be prosecuted. EDUCATIONAL NOTICE. WE. HAMMOND, in thanking • the parents of his scholars for their con fidence, begs to intimate that his Academy will Close at the end of the present month in consequence of tho operation of the new Education Act. The PONSONBY SEMINAEY will be continued by Mrs Hammond, who's aim is to impart a sound English Education in its various branches; also, French, Music, Singing, Drawing, Dancing, aided by efficient Masters. SADDLEEY. THE Umdersigned has just received ex AVarwick, a Splendid Shipment of the above, comprising— Buddies, Bridles (Ltv.H.-' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig,---Horse, ■' •! Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy L.„ and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DEAUGHT CAET HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. W. S. JON ES, SADDLES, HAENESS-MAKEE, & IMPOETEE, 54, QUEEN STREET. BAZAAR. ABAZAAE in aid of the Presby terian Church (in course of erection) in Coro mandel will be hold in the beginning of April. Mrs McNicol, St. James' Manse, and Mrs Eeed, North Shore, have kindly agreed to receive any .rticles,which Ladies or Gentlemen in Auckland may £~ good enough to contribute towards this important o>± f\ " C. E., \c£ • SHOETLAND-STEEET. JOHN STEEET (Late of the Exchange Hotel), Having taken the above well-known House trust that he will receive the same amount of patronage heretofore accorded him by his friends and the public generally, and would only add that the motto of the Hotel will remain unaltered. OEEUGATED IKON EOE EOOFING. 6 FEET s_. 6d. 7 FEET 6s. od. May be had in large or small quantities. J, ROUT. mgh-street,



THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. OCCIDENTAL | OCCIDENTAL HOTEL ! HOTEL ! 0- OCCIDENTAL HOTEL! fMO RE" OURI 0S i } MORE CURIOS TO BE SEEN FREE! The Latest Novelty Out is the— WHAT IS IT ? A REWARD OF £0,000,000 will be given to any scientific person who will ex plain WHAT IS IT ? This perfectly-formed skeleton was un earthed near Auckland : it has perfectly shaped cow's horns (reversed), a very large jaw with heavy teeth, small round mouth, small throat, no ribs (in place of which there is a concave solid bone), no legs or propel ling powers of any kind. Members of the Auckland Institute are particularly invited to inspect it. Another curiosity, lately added, is the C.omc-mib-tell-«s-iiiljat-i.t-is|islj captured February 26, at the Devonport Wharf. ALSO, The polite and amiable Australian Parrot. The Hammer-headed Shark. The Porcupine Fish. The Hawaiian Parrot Fish. The Fiji Snake. The Stuffed White Cock Pheasant and Hen, with Covey of Pheasants. The celebrated Two-headed Calf with two tails. The Wonderful Perfect Pig with eight legs, two bodies, two tails, and four ears. The Three-legged Dog "Donate.,"—the people's pet. The Handsome Brazilian Peacock. The Rare and Curious Black Cockatoo. The Domestic Rabbit. The Aquarium. The Wonder of Wonders.—A real Mer maid and her supposed Lover, the Skeleton of a Lilliputian Japanese King only ten inches in stature. The Coney Egg. The Albatross Heads. The Double Fiji Egg. American Beaver's Teeth. Tasmanian Deer. The New Zealand Pet, or Uncomfortable Bedmate. The New Zealand Lobster. The Long-tail'd Duck's Egg. The Japanese Curios, The celebrated Dime and Pin The Vegetable Caterpillar—a plant grow ing upon a caterpillar's head, the lava of a large green moth ; the plant is called Cordy ceps Robertsii, the moth JHepialus Virescens. Patent American Clothes Pegs, for sale only to the uninitiated. Orders received. The PICTURE GALLERY is always open. A large number of New Local Sketches, Oil Paintings, Photos, etc., have lately been added. "Omaha is still to be seen by Moonlight." Autographs of nearly all the officers of vessels and professionals that have been in Auckland for the last three years. On arrival of each Californian steamship the following papers are regularly received and filed :—Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner, Comic Monthly, Budget of Fun, Sporting News, Wilke's Spirit, Police News, Californian Mail Bag, Day's Doings, the principal daily papers in the United States, together with Hawaiian and English papers. N.B.—Australian and Fiji papers always on file. : ______ The following assortment of Wines, Spirits, etc., are only to be found at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, in Auckland :— James Hennessy's two and three-s; tar Brandy (recommended by the Faculty to in valids). Martell's Old Dark Brandy m case. Monongahela and Bourbon Whiskies. Oldener's Eye-Opener, or Daybreak Re* vlver. Angostura Poultry Tails. Krag (private curer) Champagne. Just arrived per Nebraska, and for sale only at the OCCIDENTAL :—l5O cases Superior California Wines from the Bosquigo Vineyard. Gerke White Wine or Hock, Angelica Malaga (sweet ladies' wine), Claret, Sherry. Also Red Malvasia and Gerke; in bulk, at 3s. per bottle ; 335. per case—prices within everybody's reach. Come and Look at the " Pheasant Persuader." The Cafe" is about being enlarged on ac count of the increased trade in that depart ment, which causes the removal of that celebrated board or table called the Top Bagatelle, recently imported from California, now for sale, reasonable. The Billiard Table has been thoroughly overhauled, and the pro prietor will always be happy to have friendly bout with all comers. Thomas Le Dodd will be presented durin the Pheasant Season. The best may err, and the most cautious fall; He's more than mortal that ne'er erred at all. —Pomfret (Leve's Triumphant). ■ Let everybody know who you are, Where you are, and what you are doing, j And YOU BET you will succeed. EDWARD PEEKINS, PROPRIETOR,



Drapery. JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK or SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which wiU_be sold (notwithstanding the great advance on Woollen and Cotton Goods) at LESS THAN THE OLD -'RICKS. m ATKINS. rjIHE BALANCE OF 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 SP E Cjl A L C;HEAP LINES. A FEW CASES OF HATS [STILL ON SALE Al THE JOB PRICES. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND H O.N E V M|_-If



Miscellaneous. i i . j AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOAKD. ' FEESH TENDEES FOE OONSTRUCTTCN r F j TWO lEON BEACONS. ! '. Harbour Board Office, I March 4, 1873. 1 TTiRESH TENDEE& will be received iJD at this office until TUESDAY, the 11th instant, i at two p.m., for the Construction and Erection of two Iron Beacons in Auckland Harbour. Plans an_ specifications to be seen at this office. __ Tenders to be endors^Te^er^Be^n. Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDEES FOE SUPPLY OF SCOEIA ASH. Harbour Board Office, ! March 5, 1873. TENDEES for the Sopply of Scoria Ash, in terms of specification to be seen at this office, will be received until TUESDAY, the 11th inst., | at two o'clock p.m. -.__.» Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Scoria Ash. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. B^OAKD AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen. Healthy and convenient situation. —Prospect House, Hobson street, above Wellesley street. Terms moderate. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OP ARTISTS. [CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. THE AET EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN TO-MORROW, From Ten to Nine o'Clock. ADMISSION : ONE SHILLING. ~ « IMPORTANT TO LADIES. THE number of SEWING-. MACHINES claiming the attention of the ladies of Auckland is so great that they may well be puzzled which to choose. The undersigned, from his practical acquaintance with the construction of the various Machines in use, can confidently recom mend TAYLOE'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH MACHINE To his friends and the public. It contains important improvements, and is without doubt the handsomest and best Machine to be had, having taken prizes at'all recent competitions. Prices : HAND MACHINES, 5 guineas. STAND MACHINES, 7 guineas and 8£ with extras. T. PEACOCK, SHOETLAND STEEET, Agent for New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and repairs done on the premises. GREAT REDUCTIONS FOB, THEEE MONTHS ONLY AT THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, 194, queen steeet, Next Door to Savings' Cartes-de-visite reduced from 16s per do . Maori Celebrities (largest steck in >" to select from), reduced from 12s " •to 6s. Views from all parts of New Zealand 12s per dozen to 6s. W B*i Enlargements from Cartes-de-visite - or beautifully finished in Oil or also reduced in pr Large Stock of Photographic Goo ;,_:_.. Magic Lantern Slides, Stereoscoj*™ ._-—-JJ^CTJ" greatly reduced. J. He G A KB I G LB, Manager. Auctions. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. BY OEDEE OF THE 'MOBTGAGEE. ... npHE Undersigned have received in,-.. , A • structions to offer for sale, by public auction/; oh Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock, The Lease of all that Parcel of LAND, situated in the Town of Shortland, in the District of Hauraki, Queen's County, being part of Allot- | ment No. 480, having a frontage of 23 feet to Mary street by a depth of 165, with the Cottage thereon erected, for the residue of a term of 12 years from the 30th of June, 1871, except the last day thereof ; and also all that Leasehold Parcel of Land situate at Grahamstown, in the District and County aforesaid, being part of Lot No. 18, having a frontage of 23 feet by a depth of SO feet, with shop and dwelling-house thereon erected, for the residue of a term of six years from the Bth day of May, 1869, except the last day thereof, now in the occupation of Mr E. Tye. L. D. NATHAN & C 0., Shortland street, Auckland. MONDAY, MARCH 17. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions from Mr Benjamin /Turner to sell by, auction, on Monday, 17th March, at 12 o'clock, ■_' The large Freehold AUotment at Newmarket, th EOYALGEOEGE HOTEL, joining the line of railway, and containing sixteen apartments, with outbuildings, skittle-ground, &c. For further information apply to the auctioneer, ■■ - :■■'<--GEOI-Oi. ;.I_L!IN. • Terms Liberal. MONDAY, MARCH 10, AT NOON. FORFEITED ARMS, TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock noon. By order of the Sheriff, A lot of Forfeited Arms, consisting of Eifles, Muskets, Guns, Gun Barrels, &c, &c. MONDAY, MARCH 10. FURNITURE SALE, AT THE TEMPEEANCE HOTEL, HOBSON STEEET. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell, at the Temperance Hotel, Hobson street, on Monday next, March 10, THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FUEN-. TUBE, consisting of—Pianoforte (by Broad wood, in Mahogany Case), Very Handsome Mottled Kauri Cheffonnier, Loo Tables, Couches , Chairs, Easy Chairs, Carpets, Mirrors, En gravings, Statuette. Fender and Irons, Curtains, Vases, &c. ; the Furniture of seven Bedrooms, all fitted up with first-class Beds, Bedding, Washstands and Ware, &c, and the contents of the Kitchen and Pantries, Cooking Utensils of all kinds, Dinner and Breakfast Ware, &c. , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, ___.