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 Eangitoto Channel, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on south side of flagship. Bismarck, 5 tons, Eckenberg Zodiac, 6J tons, B. Waymouth, A.V.C. Miranda, 3 tons, H. Tipa Foam, 6 tons, Sandford Winefred, 6 tons, Mclver Xarifa, 5 tons, Oliver Dixie, 4J tons, Hewson Surprise, 5 tons, Christie The number of entries in this race caused considerable speculation regarding the result. Ayrhe Atlantic, 5 tons, Morgan, was a post antry. Opinion seemed to favour the Zodiac and the Foam. An excellent start was effected at 11*51 a.m., and all the yachts got their sail well set. At the start, however, the wind lulled, and there was scarcely suffi cient to move the yachts along. This calm lasted for a few minutes, and during its continuance the Bismarck and the Zodiac drew ahead —the Zodiac leading slightly. A light breeze then sprang up, and the yachts went away merrily. The Bismarck made for windward position, and followed close on the quarter of the Zodiac, which still held first place. About fifty yards astern came the Miranda, which was third. The Wini fred and Foam were abreast about thirty yards astern of the Miranda. The other yachts formed a cluster close behind. These positions Avere maintained down the harbour, the chief interest centring in the contest between tlie Zodiac and Bismarck for first place. The vessels showed up round the North Head on the return trip about one o'clock, and the Bismarck passed the flagship, first time round, at 1.35 p.m. ; the Winifred at 1.40 p.m. ; and the two vessels went down the harbour for second time round with a line breeze, the Bismarck maintaining her posi tion as first. The race concluded :— Bismarck, 3h. 37m. ... ... 1 Winifred, 3h. 40m 2 OPEN BOATS, Sailing, not exceeding 25 feet overall. Prizes: Ist, £0 ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. Coukse.—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. Clara, Strong Lavinia, Timo Eva, Blackmore Atalanta, Blandford Ottawa, Bigelow Jessie, Oliver Nipper, Savage

A very good start was effected for this race at 12.30 precisely, just half an hour late, a delay having been caused by the starter examining the boats. Clara, who was next to the flagship, shot ahead immediately on the start, and maintained first position down the harbour under a steady south-easterly breeze. The Lavinia was not far behind, followed by the Eva, the Nipper being last. The boats finished in the following order : — Nipper 3h. 4m. 1 Clara 3h. 7m. 2 Eva 3h. 9m. 3 Ottawa 3h. 9.50 m. 4 Jessie 3h. 10m. 5 FODR-OARED GIGS, the property of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateur Members. No housing or outriggers allowed. Prizes : Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5. Coubsk- From south side of flagship round flagbfiat off Freeman's Bay, thence round flagboat off St. George's Bay, coming in on south side of flagship. Wonder, Auckland Rowing Club No Name, Auckland Rowing Club Colonist, Auckland Rowing Club. Considerable interest was manifested in this event, although it is to be regretted that the lhames did not send a crew, in order that the Auckland Rowing Club should not have had the race entirely to themselves. A good start was effected at 12.46, and the boats kept well together for some distance up to wards Freeman's Bay. The Colonist, how ever, gradually fell astern, and it soon become evident that her crew was unequally matched. The Wonder rounded the boat in Freeman's Bay first, closely followed by the No Name. When the boats passed the wharf on the up trip the Wonder was leading by a length and a-half, and a good run between the two gigs ensued to the uian o'-war, very little being gained by either. The Colonist steadily fell behind, and was nearly half-a-mile astern when the other boats were rounding the Dido ; her crew therefore gave it up as a hopeless case, and dropped out of the contest. After rounding the man-o'-war the Wonder steadily increased her lead, and at the close of the race was four or five lengths ahead. The race concluded :— Wonder ... ... ... ... 1 No Name ... ... ... ... 2 Time :21 minutes. The following are the names of the crews : — Wonder : Barron, stroke ; Dunnet, 3 ; Burgess, 2 ; Marshall, bow; Jones, coxswain. —No Name :T. Henderson, junr., stroke; Hopkins, Warne, and Niccol. SHIPS' GIGS (Merchant), rowed by bond fide ships' crews (4 oars and a coxswain). Prizes : Ist, L8 ; 2nd, L3. Coubse.—Same as seventh race. Twice round. Lochnagar, Kelly Golden Crown, Farquhar Royal Alfred, Farquhar Duke of Edinburgh, Dyer Cemerang, Chrisp The boats for this race started punctually at two o'clock. The Royal Alfred soon assumed the lead, and maintained it throughout, Golden Crown, second ; Duke of Edinburgh, third ; Lochnagar, fourth ; Comerang gave up soon after starting. On the second time round Lochnagar gave up the race ; also, the Duke of Edinburgh, leaving the race between the Royal Alfred and Golden Crown. The former, on reaching the flagship in the second time round, mistook the course, and was for giving up the race, but, on being warned, put on a spurt, and did not lose her position. She finished a capital race several lengths ahead.

Royal Alfred ... l Golden Crown ... ... ... 2 WATERMEN'S BOATS, licensed to carry not less than six passengers; manned by two Licensed Watermen. Oars and usual working canvas allowed. Prize : Cup valued at LlO. Course.- Same as seventh race. Rosey, Wells Mary Ann, Johnson Rose Ann, Hunt Formosa, MarshaU The Mary Ann did not come up to the scratch. The other boats started well to gether at 2.29 p.m., and the race was a closely-contested one throughout. Both the flagboats—in Freeman's Bay and the man-o' war —were passed by all the boats within a length of each other, and a goodj race home followed. The race terminated :— Rose Ann... ... ... ... 1 Formosa 2 Rosey 3 Time, 27 minutes. FOUR-OARED GIGS, open to all. No housing or outriggers allowed. Prizes : Ist, LlO ; 2nd, L5. Course.—Same as seventh race. Wonder, Jones Stranger, Hopkins New Chum, McGehie The three boats started well at gun fire, all keeping well together; the Wonder, how ever, had to alter her course to save fouling one of the boats in the sixth race, lt was a splendid race; the Stranger gradually drew ahead of the Wonder, and won by aboxit three lengths. They finished in the follow ing order :— Wonder ... ... ... ... 1 Stranger ... ... 2 New Chum 3 Time, 19m. 30sec.

MAN-O'-W'AR BOAT RACE.

A most exciting boat race was rowed be tween two boats belonging to H.M.S's Dido and Blanche, at the conclusion of the gig race. The Blanche obtained a boat's length lead and retained it some distance up the Waitemata. She finished a winner amidst great cheering. DINOIES, under 12 feet overall, rowed by boys under 10 years of a^e, born in the colony. Prizes • Ist L 2 ; 2nd, LI. Cour.sE.— From flagship round hulk Cantero, and back to flagship. Willie took the lead and maintained it to the finish. Tlie boats finished asunder •— Willie ... 1 Kate 2 Dot 3

This race concluded the day's sport, and so far as we have learned the whole proceed ings passed off wiihout accident.

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TAURANGA.

This day. Mr Maxwell's bakehouse and the Tauranga stables were burnt down.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

WELLINGTON.

This day. The Hon. John Hail authorises us to con tradict the report that he goes home to supersede Dr Featherstone. The Regatta Committee distributed their prizes last night to the successful competitors. The Presbyterian annual soiree Avas held last night. It was a great success. The Wellington Iron Sand Company has obtained a lease of eight and a-half miles of beach from Urinui to Awitara.

HOKITIKA.

This day

Messrs Mark, Sprot and Co. sold to-day, at their yards, 121 head of cattle at an average of £7 ss. Gd.

GREYMOUTH.

This day. Competition among the coal merchants has caused coal to fall to 14s. per ton.

INVERCARGILL.

This day

The Mayor opened the new Grammar School by public ceremony. The Municipal Council, clergy, and a large number of citizens were present.

DEPUTATION TO THE MINISTER OF WORKS.

This morning, at ten o'clock, a deputation consisting of Messrs. Beveridge, M.P.C., Mitchell, M.P.C., Swan, M.P.C., McDonald, solicitor, and Captain Souter, waited on the Honorable Mr. Richardson at the offices of the General Government. The principal business was to urge the claims of the pro posed Thames and Waikato Railway. The deputation read a petition bearing 1,960 signatures, which is to be presented to His Excellency the Governor throughout the Superintendent, and generally advocated the project. The Minister of Works received the deputation courteously and favourably, promised to lay the matter before his col leagues, and expressed himself as having no doubt that a survey would be ordered, which was all that the Government would be empowered to do at the present and before bringing the subject before the General Assembly. Mr. Richardson said that the chief objection would be found to lie in the fact that the policy of the country favored one trunk line reaching through the length of the colony. The subject of water supply to the Thames was next brought up, and Mr Richardson stated that the Goveniment had been pressing forward the business ; that an order had been sent home for the plant ; but that a cablegram had been received last month from the Agent- General stating that doubts had been expressed as to the suitableness of the plant ordered. Mr Richardson stated that an order had been again transmitted directing that the plant should be sent as originally ordered, and that immediately on receiving intimation that the plant is shipped the Government will call for estimates and have the woi-k completed without delay. The deputation having thanked the minister for the courteous reception accoixled to them withdrew.

INQUEST—Continued.

John Reed (who kept the jury waiting for a considerable time, as he had walked 22 miles, no expenses being allowed, and witness not being able to find coach hire) deposed that he was cook at Godkin's hotel, and that he knew the deceased, who came to him on the Monday and asked for dinner. He attempted to strike witness. Shortly after he commenced fightimg with Skelly. He came the next day with a man named Walsh, and called for drink. He was then in a quarrelsome mood, and wanted to fight the prisoner Malone, who refused to fight. In about five minutes after the row com menced.

Andrew Dickson, stableman at the hotel, gave similar testimony. William Walker, police constable, sta tioned at Papakura, knew Mallay for twelve months, and Mr. Godkin ever since he kept the " Farmer's Hotel "at Drury. Deceased when drunk was of a very quarrelsome dispo sition, but he did not know anything agains Mr Godkin, whose hotel was one of the be conducted houses in the country.

Mr Joy now addressed the jury at con siderable length when they retired, and at a quarter to seven o'clock returned with the following verdict :—" The deceased, John Mallay, in our opinion came by his death from injuries received in a fight with the men Staunton and Malone, at Drury," adding, "Thatthey completely exonerated Mr Godkin from any part in the matter, and would recommend as a rider that the witnesses should be paid their travelling expenses, and that application be made for the same. .

I Volunteer inspection parades for the month jof February, 1873 : —Thursday, February ' 6th, 7*30 p.m., Auckland Rifle Brigade and ! Cadets, Drill Shed ; Tuesday, February 11th, 750 p.m., No. 1 A.N.V. and Scottish Com pany, Drill Shed ■ Wednesday. February 12th, 6*30 p.m., Otahuhu Company, Ota ■ huhu ; Thursday, February 13th, 7'30p.m., Onehunga Cadet Company, Onehunga; Friday, February 14th, 730 p.m., Artillery Company with Armstrong field guns, Naval Company and Cadets with garrison guns, Albert Barracks ; Tuesday, February 1 Sth, 7 "30 p.m., Hobson Company, Victoria Com ; pany and Cadets, Drill Shed; Wednesday, j February 19th, 6.30 a.m., Sir George Grey Cadets, Albert Barracks; Wednesday, 19th February, 730 p.m., Engineer Company and Cadets, Drill Shed ; Monday, February 24th, \ I'lo p.m., Grammar School Cadets, Albert I Barracks ; Monday, February 24th, 4 p.m., I Auckland Troop, Domain.

CRICKET MATCH.

kice's colt's v. zingari

OTE EtltSfttfa STAR, WED^ESD^Y, JANUAiiY 29, 1873.



A cricket match took place to-day in the barrack-field, between the Outsiders and the Zingari Club. BICE'S COLTS— FIRST INNINGS. E: Bolton, b Howard 18 W. Ryan, b Swanson 4 A. B. Morrow, b BoAven 0 Mercer, c Mooney 0 Willoughby c Bowen 5 Mason b Swanson 21 Garland b Howard 0 Jackson b Swanson 1 Choyce b Swanson 7 Barnard b Swanson ... 3 Connell b Swanson * 0 Rice b Howard 0 Ridings c Alderton 1 Nolan b Swanson 0 Taylor b Swanson 9 R. Gilfillan b Swanson ... S H. Gilfillan c Mooney 3 W. Corbett, not out 0

80 Extras 19

Total ,i ... ... 99



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NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT ELECTRIC TELEG RAPH. TENDEKS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of Six Hundred and Fifty (Gi>o) Telegraoh 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 from speckles, loose kno's, 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 (iin. square at top. The whole of the Poles to be delivered three months after acceptance of tender, nrder a penalty of Five Pounds (£5) for each and every working day the contract is not completed after that time. 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Miscellaneous. 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, Waipu, Mangapai, and Whangarei Heads. 3. Auckland to Bay of Islands, Mangonv' and Awanui. i. Auckland to Tauranga, Opotiki, and Poverty Bay, callling at Great Barrier Island, and Whitianga. 5. Auckland to Stokes' Point and Shoal Bay. C. Kaipara.— From Railway Terminus at Helens ville to Port Albert, 0 tarn a tea, Pahi, Matakohe, Tokatoka, Whakaharahara, Aratapu, Maungawhare, and Kaihu, returning the same way. 7. Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu. 8. Shortland or Grahamstown to Ohinemuri. j Tenders must be deposited not later than noon on ! WEDNESDAY, the Sth February, 1573, at the Supe r! intendent s Office Auckland, where specifications and conditions oC the several services can be obtained. JOHN SHEEHAN, For the Superintendent. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1573. I AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BALL. A BALL will be given by the above Company on WEDNESDAY, Januai/ 29, in ! the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook street. Tickets may be had from Messrs. Forlong, Fort, Whitelaw, Cruick shank, Home, or a. DICKSON, Hon. Secretary. - >s4&v T^OB COROMANDEL. mMwatm& Challenger will leave for above (by special request) TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 2 p.m. Protected by Eoyal Let iters Patent. Dated October 11th, 1809. UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. DR BR.I OHT'S PHOSPHODTNE, A Chemical Preparation of Phosphorous, with the Vegetable Alkaloids Qmnia, Cypripeden, Xanthoxylin, Ac, Discovered, introduced, and extensively prescribed by (JiiAitt.Ks Leslie Bright, M.D., Resident Surgeon to St. Mary's Hospital London. This Phosphatic combination is pronounced by the most eminent members of the Medici Profession to be unequalled for its power in replenishing the vitality Oi the body, by its supplying all' the essential con stituents of the blood and nerve substance, and for developing all the powers and functions of the system to the highest degree. It is agreeable to the palate and innocent in its action, while retaining all its extraordinary properties, and as a specific surpassing all the known therapeutic agents of the day for the speedy and permanent cure of - Nervous Prostration Trembling of the hands and Liver Complaints limbs Palpitation of the heart Impaired nutrition Dizziness Mental and physical de- Noises in the head and ears pression Loss of energy and appetite Consumption (in its mci Hypochondria pient or first stages only) Female complaints Eruptions of the skin General debility linpairedsightand memory Indigestion Nervous fancies Flatulence Impoverished fancies Incapacity for study or Impoverished blood business Nervous debility in all its Sick headache stages Lassitude Premature decline Shortness of the breath and all morbid conditions of the system, arising from whatever cause. The action of the Phosphodyne is twofold—on the one hard, increasing the principle which constitutes nervous energy, and on the other, the most powerful b.'oocl and flesh generating agent known ; therefore, a marve'lous medicine for re novating impaired and broken-down constitutions. It quickly improves the function of assimilation to such a degree that where for years an emaciated, anxious, cadaverous, and semi-vital condition has existed, the flesh will rapidly increase in quantity and firmness, I and the whole system return to a state of robust I health. j The Phosphodyne acts electrically upon the organi- I sation ; for instance, it assists nature to generate that ; human electricity which renews and rebuilds the i the osseous, muscular, nervous, membranous, and organic systems. lt operates on the system without ! exciting care or thought upon the individual as to the process. lt moves tlie lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, 1 stomach, and intestines, with a harmony, vigour, yet mildness, unparalleled in medicine. i The Phosphodydne gives back to the human struc- I ture, in suitable form, the phosphoric or animating j element of life which lias been wasted, and exerts an , important influence directly on the spinal marrow and ' neivous system, of a nutritive, tonic, and invigorating character; maintaining that buoyant energy of the brain and muscular system which renders the mind cheerful, brilliant, and energetic, entirely overcoming , that dull, inactive and sluggish disposition which ' many persons experience in all their actions. ! The benelicial elicits of the Phosphodyne are fre ! quently shown from the first day of its administration iby a remarkable increase of nervous power, with a feel'ng of vigour and comfort to which tiie patient has long been unaccustomed. Digestion is improved ; the appetite increases wonderfully; the bowels become I regular; the eyes brighter; the skin clear and • healthy ; and the.hair acquires strength, showing the importance of the action of the Phosphodyne on the I organs of nutrition. f Finally, the Phosphodyne maintains a certain I!degree o"f activity in the previously debilitated nervous 'system ; its use enables all delibilated organs to return • to their sound state and perform their natural func tions. Persons suffering from Nervous Debility, or ! any of the hundred symptoms which this distressing j disease assumes, may rest assured of an effectual and even speedy cure by the judicious use of this most I invaluable remedy. I DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE I Is sold only in cases at £1 Is, containing two bottles ; and £2 2s, containing five bottles. Also in family cases at £5, containing sixteen bottles. To be had of all Chemists and Up - Counti/ Storekeepers throughout the Colonies. FULL DIRECTIONS FOR USE IN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERM AM LANGUAGES AC COMPANY EACH CASE. SELECT MEDICAL OPINIONS. Sir Charles Locock, Physical Accoucheur to Her Majesty the Queen, stated at a meeting of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society that in thirteen cases «f deoility and nervous prostration he had effected permanent cures by the use of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne. Sir Wm. Ferguson, Bart., F.R.S., Surgeon to Her Majesty the Queen, says:—"l have repeatedly prej scribed Dr. Blight's Phosphodyne, and found it an agreeable and beneficial remedy. . I have but one ob jection regarding it, and that is the elaborate process required in the preparation will not allow of > the retail prices being within the reach of all classes." Dr. Lancaster, the eminent Coroner, says:—"Dr Bright's Phosphodyne is calculated to entirely super sede iron, mercury, sarsaparilla, quinine, and cod-liver oil." Dr. R. Quain, F.R.C.P., Physician to the Hospital for Consumption, Brompton, remarks:—" Itcannot be doubted that this Phosphatic preparation will hence forth rank foremost in therapeutics ; it generates all the important elements of the human frame, the peculiar character of this substance litting it for vital uses." Sir T. Lawrence says:—" I have found Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne an excellent remedy in skin diseases. I presume it is by oxydisation." Professor Syme says :—" The effects of the Phos phodyne in obstinate cases of disease are as astonish ing as perplexing." Dr. Hanlield Jones, F.R.C.P., F.R.S., Physician to St. Mary's Hospital, says, in Athropy and General Debility Phosphodyne is' a most admirable remedy ; it invigorates tlie nutritive functions, and increases the vital energy —" it not only acts as an absorbent,'' but retards or repairs the waste of tissue, and restores the nutritive functions to their normal condition. The Lancet considers the Phosphodyne one of the most important contributions made' to Materia Medica during the last century. Pamphlets containing Testimonials may be obtained from all Chemists aud Up-Country Storekeepers. jEjT Caution. —Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, as Imitations are abroad ; and avoid purchasing Single Bottles, the Genuine Article being sold in cases only. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand : — KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, &Co., DUNEDIN,



Eabert-dinments. ! pRIiSCE UF WALES THE~ATEE j THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY j TROUPE j OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STAR ARTISTES ] Will have the honor of appearing in their j GRAND ENTERTAINMENT OP VARIETIES, j THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, JAN. 29. REGATTA NIGHT!! GRAND PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING. THE ANGELL FAMILY OF STAR GYMNASTS : LOTTIE! LOTTIE! LOTTIE! The Star Lady Gymnast of the World, with her brother FRANK! On their Sensational Act on the Singh Trapeze from the Dome of the Ceding. LOTTIE, w'th her Brothers FRANK A.\D VICTOR, In their extraordinary performance on the • TREBLE TRAPEZE, Their Flying Leaps, Somersaults in mid-air, and wondrous performance on the Perpendicular Ropes, never before seen in the Colonies, and unatfempted by any other artistes. FANNY SARA. Fanny Sara. Fanny Sara. The Celebrated Double-voiced Vocalist, the Charmin Balla.d and Serio-comic Singer and talented Impel* sonator of Sims Reeves, lrom St. James's Ha", London. BUCKLEY AND HOLLY, Buckley and Holly. The World-renowed Negroists, Ethiopian Comedians, Champions in their original Songs and Dances. F. CLIFTON, The Genial Comedian and Vocalist, from the Principal London and Pro; Incial Concerts. J. HERMAN, The Celebrated Solo Violinist and Silvev-toned Tenor. Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : ls, 2s, and 3s. r\ h i ac i n i' c ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. G. Chiarini .. .. .. Director and Manager. G. Agrati Business Manager. C. B. Snyder.. .. .. Agent. THIS (WEDNESDY) EVENING, JAN. 29, ANNIVERSARY NIGHT. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE OF THIS TALENTED TROUPE, As the s.s. Phtebe leaves the Manukau on the 30th insi., at 10 a.m. GRAND PROGRAMME FOR THIS OCCASION. FAREWELL PERFORMANCE. THE ENTIRE STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY WILL APPEAR FOR THE LAST TIME. Prices of Admission :- Dress Circle, 5s ; Gallery, 2s ; Children uuder 12 years, half-price. p I T T HALL, \J QUEEN STREET. REGATTA NIGHT! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Januaiy 29, 1573. GRAND NEGROIC CONCERT BY THE . GRAHAMSTOWN HAURAKI MINSTRELS, IN AID OF A LOCAL CHARITY. PROGRAMME: Pari I. Overture—" Fairy Galop " — Minstrels Opening Chorus—"Commence Ye Darkies -All"— Minstrels Song— " Aura Lee "— Mr Johnson Comic Song—" Concertina Brown"—Mr Flanagan Song—" I'm Waiting, my Darling—Mr Catrau Comic Song— " Katy Deane " —Mr Bickerton Song—" The Angels now are Calling"—Mr Tiewheela Comic Song -"Monkey's Wedding"—Mr Flanagan Song— " Daisy Deane "—Mr Mills Finale —" Songs of Youth "— Minstrels. Part 11. Danee —" Shoegraphility "- Mr Mills Comic Song—"l know my way about"—Mr P. Millburn Song— " When the Corn is Waving" -Mr Johnson Duet —Cornet and Horn—Brothers Hunter Glee—" Oh! Lady,. Fair Lady" —Messrs Catran, Trewheela, Mills, and White Concertina Solo—Mr Reed Song—" Nil Dc-sperandum " —Mr Cartan Comic Sketch —" The Eclio "—Messrs Flanagan, Johnson, and Mellor Song—" Sailor's Stoiy " —Mr Trewheela Song—" Anything to Earn a Crust "—Mr Samuels Song and Dance—" Merry Little Moves "—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 TWINS. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. Tickets may be had from Mrs Partridge, Mr Cucksey, Mr Jamieson, and the Members of the Company. God Save the Queex ! V"jk&v CjTEAM TO NAPIER. Star of the South Will Sail for the above port on THURSDAY NEXT January 30, at 3 p.m. VKA TT'OR TARANAKI, flf^lHfcX^ J- NELSON, PICTON, WEL- Td&JiaaSr*' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND «SEB33ESS» PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. j Phcebe, I H. Worsp, Commander, from Manukau, immediately ! after arrival of Nebraska from Honolulu, due on i 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. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESI DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W. • Arthur, Upper Queen street. BOARD AND HESIDENCB Belle View House, Vincent-street. Entrance also from Hobson-street, a few doors'past the Criterion Hotel. "L^OR SALE, an Hotel, situated in .*- one of the most flourishing townships iv tho Waikato.—Apply to Mr James Reid, No. 7, lusurance Buildings,



Miscellaneous. WHIG-LET & HOGG IDTAVE the honor to intimate to the inhabitants of Newmarket, the city and suburbs of Auckland, and to country settlers, that they have RE-OPENED th&se 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. The Stock will be found to be NEW, LAEOE AND VARIED, having been purchased from the best houses under th especial supervision of the firm. W. & H. would attract attention aud a trial to their NEW SEASON TEAS, which have been selected with great cave, 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. We do not intend to further advertise our Goods' but will depend our success upon QUALITY' PRICES, and a desire to oblige. BOA ED & RESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Address M., office of this paper ANEHUNGA IN STITUTE. REGATTA NIGHT, JAN. 29, 1873. A Grand Concert will be given by the Electric Troupe, assisted by Ward's Minstrels, who will appear in some of their now Songs and Dances. Admission- Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. PERSONAL. DEAREST CHARLES, — Call at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, and buy me a jewing Machine, I have so much sewing to do I can't get through it by hand.—Your own, Mart. PASSOVER CAKES. jV/T EMBERS ofthe Jewish persuasion i-f-A. requiring Passover Cakes for the ensuing lt li days will please send in their orders before the Oth February to ARTHUR H. NATHAN, Hon. Sec. Auckland Hebrew Congregation. 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 next. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. Auctions. TO-MORROW, Noon. WAKEFIELD-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNIATURE, &c. R, ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr E. George, butcher (who has let his premises, to sell by auction, at his residence, Wake, field-street, To-morrow (Thursday), at 12 o'clock noon HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNIATURE AND EFFECTS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. TRADE SALE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c MESSRS L. D. NATHAN & CO. WILL sell b}'- auction, at their Stores, Shortland-street, on Friday, 31s inst., at 12 o'clock, the following choice lots of Tobacco, Hi f-boxes "Belle Brandon," 10's 24 „ ' Mount Bernard," 10's •:• i. 10 ~ " Buchanan," 10's 17 ~ " Childrey and Jones," 10'a " ■ ..'. 5 cases " Cameron's Crickcteis," 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 o's 1 ~ "Honeysuckle," pocket pieces 2 ~ " Tortoise-shell," Navy pounds 3 „ Oin. Sultan Twist 3 „ " Lottie Lee," pocket pieces 1 case Montazuma 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, Fort 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 witli a post and rail fence and live hedge, and subdivided into paddocks, and are now under cultivation, and on which are erected a new five-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 lot.-:, to suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. HOUSEHOLD FURNI TUR E, PLATED WARE, ETC., ETC. Removed to Mart for Cohveniekce 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, Washstands and Wave, Carpets, Dressing Tables, Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Service, Electro-plated Hut-water Kettle, Cruet Stands, Copper Kettle and Stand, Cut-glass Decanters, Water Jug, Wine Classes, China Tea Service, Dinner Service, Set Ivorjvhandled Knives in Mahogany Case, Papier Machio Ornaments. Chairs and Couch in Greer* Damask, Bycicle, Double Iron Bedstead, Pallia; tes, ..Hair Mattresses, Engravings. '■' Also, in the Estate of Ballin Bros., 1 hhd Porter, 4 cases Ale, 2 kegs Vinegar, box So^p, Corks, &c. • ■ "■.•" And in an Intestate Estate, 1 bag Clothing and Effects. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.