MEETING AT THE NORTH SHORE.

A MEETING of the householders of tho De voir '""t District, convened by invitation of the rinan of the late school committee, -was r-aldjlast night at the Devonport Hall! There wis a large attendance of householders and others, the purpose being to consider the action of the present committee in being elected at the first meeting of householders held on tho evening of the 7th instant. Mr W. Atkin occupied the chair. Mr W. H. Brown moved the first resolution as follows : —" That owing to the errors and irregulari tios in the mode of advertising the meetino for the election of a school committee on Friday last, the majority of the householders were deprived of taking part in the same ; anc] +.hat in order to obtain a full expression of vris views of the householders the pre sent Lunmittee be requested to resign." This -"fas seconded by Mr Wyles, and sup ported by Mr Oliver Mays, who condemned the maimer of election of the committee, and defended himself from charges made by the Evening Star. Mr Reed replied, explaining the action of those who took part in t1 recent election ; detailed the nersecuti ons to which the present teacher Mr Worthington, as well as his pred^e^or, had been sub jected; and stP-ced that it had been the intention or the committee simply to put an <v, K I to the system of oppres sion to which the teachers had been sub jecte,d, and especially to prevent the pre serve teacher from being summarily dismissed, b'c had not been the intention of any mem ber of the commit bee to burke popular elec tion, or to retain office. Mr Worthington Jiad now been reappointed teacher, and could -lot be dismissed without the sanction of the Board of Education ; and it was a matter of indifference now to them whether they re tained office or not ; but as they legally held the position, and had been officially approved by the Board, a hostile vote would probably have a contrary effect on them to that pro posed, and prevent, them from doing what they had always intended. Mr Oliver' Mays at great length reviewed the action of the late committee in relation to Mr Worthington to show that he had deserved all he got,'and violently attacked the Evening Star. Mr Rees spoke in defence of the committee, and r-comm.onding the withdrawal of the resolution. Mr Buchanan stated that he was not present when elected, nor liad he been willing to take office, only that he believed it was requisite in order to protect the teacher, who was believed to lie one of the best in the province, and had given great satisfaction to the parents in the district. Mr Bond also defended the committee, stating that they were about the best could be elected. Captain Rattray, Mr Kinsey, and Mr Legget spoke against the action of the committee. On the motion being put, the chairman declared the "ayes" had it. Mr Reed and others demanded the numbers being counted, but the chairman refused, and, hurriedly taking his hat, left amid confusion. The other two resolutions, condemnatory of the Evening Star, were not put. A protest was lodged with the chair man against his unfairness in refusing to have the numbers counted. There was a good deal of noise and confusion during the pro ceedings, but the whole affair was conducted in good temper.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS.

Robert Green was charged with being drunk in Queen-street last night, and was fined 10_. and costs or 48 hours' imprison ment. BY-LAWS. Henry Hardington appeared in answer to ■a charge of infringing section 12, part 10, of No. 1 City By-laws by permitting a carriage owned by him to be used as a stage carriage on the 23rd January without a license for the same. The particulars of the case have already appeared. His Worship, in giving judgment, re marked that he had given this case his best consideration, and after weighing all the arguments he was already of opinion that the defendant —Henry Hardington—had not com mitted a breach of the City by-laws. Judg ment must therefore be for the defendant, with costs—£4 2s. ASSAULT. Lewis Kelly, on warrant, was charged with assaulting Joseph Walshaw, carpenter, on the Ist instant, on board the Golden Crown, steamer, by knocking him down and tearing out a portion of his beard. Mr Joy, on behalf of the prisoner, pleaded i not guilty, and stated that the assault arose j in consequence of the carpenter having first j pushed the accused. Mr Cornford, for the complainant, said that the assault was committed under very aggra vating circumstances, and the case could not possibly be withdrawn. Remanded until Monday next. LARCENY. Thomas Sullivan, a bushman, was charged with stealing a meerschaum pipe, value 165., the property of J. B. Ferguson, hotelkeeper, Mercury Bay. The prisoner pleaded guilty, but said he was in liquor at the time or he should not have done it. Sergeant-Major Pardy said that nothing was known of the prisoner. Sentenced to two months' with hard labour. This was all the business.

HORRIBLE TALE FROM THE HUON.

We were yesterday furnished with the details of horrible calamity said to have occurred at Victoria, on the River Huon, on Friday night last, or early on Saturday morning. From what we were told it appeared that three children had been roasted alive by the burning of a hut in which they were all asleep. The particulars were that the father of the children was a man named Busch, a native of Germany. Until his first wife —the mother of three children —died a short time ago, Busch was a hard-working, steady man, but, unfortunately for himself ajxd his children, he took unto himself a .* >;"~vl wife in the person of an Irishwoman, \. ,IS great failing was her strong attach _n__.c to *' the bottle." She soon induced Busch to join her in carousing, and for some time past the pair have been leading a life of dissipation. As a natural consequence their home was allowed to go to ruin, and the un fortunate children have ever since been cruelly neglected, and almost thrown upon their own resources to obtain food. All sorts of horrible stories with reference to the treatment of the poor children by their step mother have been going about amongst the neighbours, but considering the popular pre judice against stepmothers in general, and the absence of reliable information on the point, we refrain from publishing what might after all only turn out to be a foundationless rumour. There is no doubt, however, that the unfortunate youngsters were frequently left alone in the hut for days and nights at a stretch, and that their general treatment was so bad that the parents deserve severe punishment. Two or three times, we are informed, the children have been taken up by the police of the district. So far as to the antecedents. Now as to the calamity. On Friday night, so the story went, they were left alone in the hut, and had retired to rest. At about midnight

I a caudle that had been left alight was i knocked over, and the hut was soon enveloped 'm flames. When the neighbours were ' aroused it was a heap of blackened and smouldering ruins, and the fate of the three : children sent a feeling of horror to tho ! breasts of all who knew of the frightful ca • tastrophe. The Hnon policeman was soon • | on the spot, and when the embers were cool I enough to permit of a search being made he proceeded to look for the remains of the little ones who had fallen victims to the cruel neglect and intemperance of their un natural parents. The finding of a few ; charred and calcined bones served to confirm I the horrible fate of the unhappy children I and the bones were carefully collected' : placed in a pocket-handkerchief, and carried ' off as all that remained of a once pro-__is™ 0 family. An inquest was conte'-v* • "■; 5 j various speculations wer« ' A "*>**&> ami IwW ,r,rt of rmnisi- "" indulged in as to : by rLoi^J , r kiiDent would be inflicted I and 1W "*ngliaiKl 0f ihe law <* Bosch an(im..v lfe . To „ epeat an oM and hack _ , '.eyed phrase, a gloom was cast over the t entire neighbourhood. To the surprise and ! gratification of all, however, the children were found the next day in the bush, within : a short distance of the place where the hut | had stood, and then it was found that directly i the fire broke out they had seized their clothes and fled, and probably being frightened at 1 the prospect of having to face the rage of j their parents, had not dared to show them | selves until compelled to do so by their craving j for food. We will give the constable credit | for having felt pleased at the return of the , j children, although after his display of pro- j ! fessional enthusiasm in collecting the bones lhe must have felt considerably sold. He ' had not studied anatomy, and did not know . the bones of corned beef and mutton from i those of human beings—another instance of j the necessity of a superior education, even in j a police-constable.— Hobart Town Mercury, I 21st January.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

District Firing..—This Day

■ The firing for the second class district prizes commenced at the Mount Eden Range this morning at nine a.m. under the command of Major Gordon. Lieut. Matthew's acted as scorer. The morning was rather unfavorable, but the weather clearing up the firing pro ceeded. In one instance exception was taken to one man's firing, and upon examination his rifle was found to have been tampered with. We were glad to see such prompt measures taken by the commanding officer, as it will prevent others from attempting such unfair means in future. The following aie the scores :—

fflSfc EfffilKO STAR, THURSDAT.FfiBRTrAIIY 18, 1873.



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Vol. Edmonds, Victoria ,, Burnie ,, „ Cooper, No. 2, A.E.B. .. ,, Burke „ ,, „ Cleaver, Victoria „ Murphy ,, .... ,, McCarthy, Otahuhu Vol. Buchanan, Engineers ,, Jones, Otahuhu „ Ridings, No. 4 A.R.V. .. „ Little, Eoyals ,, McLeod, Scottish.. ,, Self, Victoria „ Pooley, No. 2 A.R.B. .. ,, Walmsley, No. 2 A.E.B. Capt. LeEoy, Navals Vol. Eady, Engineers .. „ Hugher-, AB.V ,, Kemsley, Artillery „ Coomer, No. 1 .. „ Kohn, No. 3 A.E.B. ,, Stewart, Engineers „ Hannj,, Engineers „ Grace, No. 3 A.E.B. „ Case, Engineers .. ,, Saunders, Engineers „ Conway, Artillery ,, Moore, Engineers.. ,. Lamb, Navals ,, Boggs, Otahuhu .. ,, Wright, Engineers ,, Frost, Otahuhu .. Lieut. Mahon, Victoria Vol. Kingsworth, Otahuhu. .. ,, Lawlor, Otahuhu .. ,, Camp, Eoya's

12 13 13 19 13 13 18 11 14 14 18 8 8 13 14 12 G 12 13 10 14 10 12 11 7 9 G 4 4 9 4 2 4 3 1-1

1G 11 - 39 15 11 - 39 13 13 — 39 9 10—38 13 12 - 38 16 6 — 35 9 7 — 34 12 10 — 83 11 0 — 33 8 11 — 33 10 9 — 32 11 12 — 31 1G G — 30 G 11 — 30 10 4 — 28 12 4-28 13 8-27 G S - 20 8 4 — 25 4 11—25 8 11—33 7 2-25 6 4 — 22 3 5 — 19 G 5 — 18 8 G — 17 C 2—17 7 4—17 4 7 — 16 9 2 — 15 2 2 — 13 5 4—13 8 2 — 12 5 2 — 11 S 4 — 10 1G disqualified



The latest novelty in the form of orna ment for ladies heads, is composed of bright colored satin ribbon in the form of a bow and knot, and called the Lucca. To gentlemen requiring first-class tobacco and cigars, if they would only visit Mrs Sharpe's neat little American Tobacco and Cigar Divan (next Bank New Zealand) they may purchase the same cheaper than in any ether 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. Dr. BnTOHT'sPnosrHODYNE. — MultitudesofPeople are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of flearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c., whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new remedy Phosphodyne (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 maladies. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers throughout the Colonies, from whom Pamphlets containing testimonials may be obtained. KST 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.



Special Advertisements. CHEAP LINES OE DEESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7id White Marcella, from B_d per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, 10M per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, 6d per yard Plain Alpacas, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. ALL NATIONS GOLD MINING COM PANY (Registered). THE Transfer Books will be Closed at Twelve o'clock noon TO-MORROW (Friday), Uth Febraarv and remain Closed until Twelve o'clock noon TUESDAY, 18th Pebfaavv, when a dividend of Four Shillings per Share will be payable 21_? _____ of the Omffiggfcffifa Legal Manager. Auckland, February 13,^873. T"~"O~^E~SOLD^HEAP: — Two 400-gallon Iron Water Tanks (new and fitted), 200-eaUon Water Butt (price 165.), a large Poultry "_»£= o,„-fable for restaurant or hotel, IB- Thth (Price _os°)-Apply at Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds-street. j N 0 tTc E. TO SHIPMASTERS AND SEAMEN. BEOfN'riJCENSID SEAMEN'S REGISTRY OFFICE, Queen- Manager. LOST in Svtnonds street, on 11th FebrW a small White Poodle> Pog£ urnm o name of P105..-Mr3 Downing, Symonda street, t



I! THHE REV. THOMAS RUDDLE l, X. will, deliver a LECTURE in the Wesleyafl 3 ! School-room, Pitt street, TO-MORROW (Friday) I ' EVENING, at half-past seven. Subject-" Courtship and Marriage." 5 Admission, Is ; Children, 6d. The proceeds will be } devoted to the Sunday School Enlargement fund. - ,rThe Chon' wiU render the following Selections of i> .J-h1? 10 _7." Hark ' the L'irk" "The Cuckoo Sings," Ihe Wind end the Haip," "Hark, Apollo Strikes l the Lyre. s YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN" !J- ASSOCIATION ROOMS.--A Musical Enter tainment, with same Recitations, for All Saints' ■ Sunday-school, on FRIDAY, February 14 a t half past 7 p in. ' "pOP- SA.LE, one Whaleboat, SOft . i -*- —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom . house street. TO LET, a House in York Terrace, Queen street, Newton. Eent, Cs.—Apply York • Hotel. i _______________________________________________ ii Wa ted. WANTED, a Boy, 12 or 13 years of age, to work in the garden and make himself i useful about the house. -Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. WA NTED, by a Gentleman, partial Board and Residence with a private family. Comfortable home and healthy locality; terms no object. — Apply, by letter, " A.8.8.," Star office. WANTED, an intelligent 1 ad, about 15 years of age, to serve in a ; Tobacconist's Shop.—Apply to Mr flyman, Queen street. WANTED, a Gentleman to join the advertiser in a Lucrative Agency and Insurance Business. Must understand Book-keeping. —Address, "Ledger," care of Upton, Stationer, Queen street. WANTED, three good Painters.— Apply to G. Bishop, Kyber Pass. WANTED, a Boat-load of Ti-tree Firewood.—Apply 27, Grey street. TT7ANTED, a General Servant.— v T Apply to Madame Winter, Karangahape road. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at this office for address. WANTED, an Apprentice to tbe Millinery and Dressmaking.—Apply to Miss Lockwood, opposite Mr Hobbs's, Wakefield street. WANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply to Mr Abbott, City Club, Shortland street. WANTED, a pair of Sawyers to cut timber ; saws provided. —Apply at lfi, Grey street, To-morrow, at 2 o'clock p.m. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines of their class. Purchasers will And it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and "Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold siiir & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house-street. Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED KNOWN"" that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe ar r' 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. 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. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant in a family residing within five miles of Auckland ; references required and good wages given.—Apply at the office of Mr 11. H. Lusk, Shortland-street, Anol-'and. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. B KICKS, LIMB, SAND, SHELLS, AND TlLES.—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 W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Grey streets, sole agent for tbe Whau brickmakers. Miscellaneous. TO LET, immediately, a Shop with fixtures in Queen street. Well adapted for a Drapery, Boot & Shoe, or Tailoring Business.—Apply at the office of this paper. TO CONTRACTORS. A3 the Tenders received fo1 * "Works on the Remuera Road (near Newmaijtet) are con sidered too high, fresh Tenders are requested according to amended Plans and Specifications. To be delivered before 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 17th February. JAMES BABER," C.K. TO BE LET, for a term of years, an Island within ten miles of Auckland, 400 acres good soil and Residence. Apply to JOHN ROBERTON & CO., Durham street. JOHN SKINNER has much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that, he has opened the Butchers Shop lately in the occupation of Mn George, in Wakefield-street, and hopes by keeping the best article and also by strict attention to cleanliness to merit a fair share of their patronage. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one ot two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Apply, for address, office of this paper. BOARD AND RESIDENCE Belle View House, Vincent-street. Entrance also from Hobson-street, a few doors'past the Criterion Hotel. FROST'S RUBBER STAMPS. ORDERS will be received at the Evening Star office for Rubber Stamps of any size or pattern. These Stamps may be used for , Printing on Paper, Linen, Wood, Glass, or any even surface. They are much cheaper than any other description of Stamp. Specimens may be seen on application to REED & BRETT, Sole Agents. MISSING FRIENDS. DOBERT CHAS. HARDIMAN, -X-V who left Tasmania about March, 1866, in the barque ' Bella Mary' for Auckland. He was about two years in the employ of a Mr Johnson, in the butchering business, Information of the above person will be gladly received by We Cabteb, Black Boy, Tasmania; or, Hucm Hardiman, Black Boy, Tasmania,



Entertainments. > pHINCE OF WALES THEATRE* J. H. Mount Proprietor. I Frank Richardson .. .. Business Manager. J. Small Advance Agent. POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY I TROUPE. ! LOTTI E'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT! In conjunction with her Brothers FRANK AND VICTOR. TO-NIGH T! TO -NIGHT!! A GRAND PEOGEAMME! LOTTIE'S NEWEST SENSATION! Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. npO-MOKBOW (FRIDAY) JL EVENING, LAST NIGHT! POSITIVELY THE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE OF THE TROUPE. JOINT BENEFIT or FANNY SARA AND FRED. CLIFTON. All Accounts against the Troupe to be rendered by twelve o'clock on Friday for payment. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY TROUPE. POSITIVELY THE LAST THREE NIGHTS ! !! Change of Programme Every Evening. BAZAAR. BAZAAR. A BAZAAR Under the Distinguished Patronage of Sir Georcik Grey, X.C.8., the Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Blanche, Major Cordon, and the Officers and Members of the Volunteer Force of Auckland, Will, BE. HELD IV THK AUCKLAND C 0 L L E G E/ In Aid of the Sin George Grey Cadet Corps, THIS DAY (WEDNESDAY), Volunteers are respectfu"y requested to appear in Uniform. All kinds of useful and fancy Needlework for Sale ; also. Toys of every description, Ste_m Engines in fuU steam, and a choice selection of Valentines, &c. Sale to commence each day at two o'clock. Enirance from Queen and Turner streets. Admission: One Shilling ; Children, half-price. The Splendid Band of the Aiiillery Volunteers will perform Choice Selections of Music every evening. Magic Lantern Views will be exhibited every night. Refreshments supplied : tea and coffee from 5 p.m. The whole v. 11l conclude with a SUBSCRIPTION BALL, Under the above distingv'shed patronage. ON FRIDAY EVENING (VALENTINE'S DAY), Dancing to commence at 8.30 o'clock. Volunteers are respectfully invited to appear In Uniform. Single Tickets, 7s 6d each ; Double do, 10s 6d each. May be obtained from Major fiordon ; Messrs Upton. Wayte, and Turrell, Booksellers; Mr Hanna, at Bartlett's Studio ; Mr Home, at J. C. Morrin's ; Mr Hewin, Queen street, and at the College. CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Ilonorary Captain. BAY OP ISLANDS COAL COMPANY Limited).. NOTICE. ON and after this date the Price of Coal at the Company's Loading Ground will be SIXTEEN SHILLINGS PEE TON. By order of the Directors. J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. Auckland, Feb. 12, 1573. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESI DENCE for two Gentlemen.— Apply to Mrs W Aithur, Upper Queen street. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. THE usual Monthly Inspection of the Battery w'.ll take place in the Albeit Gun shed, TO-MORROW (Friday), the 14th instant, at 7 p.m. Full Uniform, with Side-arms only. Band to attend. By order. SYDNEY P. STEVENS, Hon. Sec. pro. tern. ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES. The Board of Education have appointed Meetings of the Resident Householders" of the Educational Districts described below, to be held at the times and places specitied hereunder, for the purpose of electing School Committees: The Mount Hobson Educational District.— Commencing at the V n >11 Grammar School, thence following th<> Nov hern m'iil Eastern boundaries of the Kemuera Highway District to the Harp cf Krin Hotel, thence Westerly by the Great South Road to the Ellerslie Road, thence by the last named Road to the Prince Alfred Hotel, thence by the Road past the Prince Alfred Hotel aforesaid to the North eastern boundary of allotment No. 03 of Section No 10 of the Suljurbs. thence b** said North eastern boundary to the Road forming the Western boundary of said allotment No. 03, thence by the Road which forms the Western boundary of allotment No. 04 of said Section No. 10, and by said Road continued to the North-western angle of allotment No 19 of said Section No. 10, thence by the Road which forms the Southern boundaries of allotments Nos. 60, 01, 02, and 41 of Suction No. 0 of said Suburbs, thence by tho VVestern boundary of said allotment No. 41, by the Northern boundary of allotment No. 33 of said Section to the Mount Eden Reserve, thence by the Eastern boundary of said Reserve to the Western angle of allotment No. 91 of said Section No. 0, thence by the Road which forms the Western boun clary of allotment No. 94, and by said Road continued to the North-western angle of allot ment No. SO of said Section No. 0, thence by the Western and Northern boundaries of the Newmark'-t Highway District to the Parnell Grammar School the place of commencement, j Meeting for the Election of District School Com-1 mittee to be held at the Presbyterian School-house, Newmarket, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, the 13th February, 1873, at half-past seven. f The Otahuhu Educational Distriot.—Com mencing on the Tamaki River at the Southern boundary of the Panmure Educational District, thence by said river to a point where the Tamaki River aforesaid is crossed by a bridge called and known as Buckland's bridge on the road which forms the dividing boundary of the Fairburn property, thence north-westerly by said road to its junction with the Mangare road, thence southerly by the Mangare road aforesaid to the northern boundary of Mr Lynch's farm, thence by said northern boundary and by the same produced in a straight line to the waters of the Manukau Harbor, thence by Manukau Harbor aforesaid to St. Anne's Bridge on the Great South road, thence north-westerly by the last-named road to the southern boundary of the Panmure Educational District aforesaid and by the southern boundary of said District to the Tamakj River, the place of commencement. Meeting for the election of District School Com* •' mittee to be held at the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on FEIDA-", l.th February, 1872, at seven o'doels p.m.



• Drapery. T U .8 T OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK OF SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS i AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advance j. on Woollen and Cotton; Goods) at LESS THAN THEjOLD PRICES. H. ATKINS. m H E 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 SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. *A FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE i I | . A'l THE f JOB PEICES. i _______ H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN



Drapery. T COSGEAVE & C 0.,! * CANADA BUILDINGS, QTJEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions now making to tho present premises, and to make room for the largely increased Winter Importations now purchased in the Home markets, will, from and after SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, I AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In order, to Clear. i THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena dines, Paris Organdies and Jaconets, Travelling Dress Materials, Printed Cambrics, Calicoe Carpets, Mattings, Marseilles and Toilet Quilts, All-wool Damasks, Blankots and Flannels, Gloves an 4 Hosiery, Ladies' Underclothing and Baby Linen, and a Magnificent Assortment of Millinery, Shawls, Mantles, and fancy goods. THE GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY AND OUT FITTING DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF. All the Novelties in Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hand kerchiefs, Silk, Merino, and Cotton Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Dressing Gowns, Coats, Trousers, and Vests, Bags and Portmanteaux, Black Silk, Drab Shell, Felt, and Straw Hats. N.B. —Purchasers are respectfully requested to inspect these Goods, as the reductions will be found on examination to be genuine. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS. Miscellaneous. WIDENING AND RAISING FIRST AND THIRD CAUSEWAYS BEYOND ANN'S BRIDGE, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, February 4, 1873. TENDEES for the above Work are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 17th inst. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and forms of Tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland-street. HUGH H. LUSK, Provincial Secretary. " PERSONAL. DEAEEST CHAELES,—Why do you not return home or write ? I received the Machine you ordered, and packed it- off back, as it was no good. Why did you not purchase it at the Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, as I told you ? the manis an Engineer, and his Machines are to be depende d upon. —Your own, Mary. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULT E V —Eowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, two well-bred Braham Fowls. A good Pointer Slut PRODUCE—IOO bags good Eating Potatoes, 50 bags Onions, 4 tons superior Flour, 30 Cheese, 6 kegs good Butter, Canterbury Bacon, j"Green" Bacon, 100 cases Apples and Pears GROCEIUES—Jams, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Pickles, Tobacco, &c, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. TO-MORROW. BRUNSWICK MART. WOOLLONGONGr BUTTER 1 WO O L L' a O NGO N G BUTT ER 1 EX WONGA WONGA. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. T_TA YE been instructed to sell, To i morrow, at 11 o'clock, 75 KEGS WOOLLONGONG* BUTTER.



Auctions. CORN EXCHANGE. TO-MORROW, FEBRUARY 14. APPLES, ONIONS, AND BUTTER, GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow, 14th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, ex Wonga Wonga, H 30 cases Ripstones E 20 „ do P 12 „ do S 10 „ do W 8 „ do „ 6 „ Pearmains H 26 ~ Cooking Apples B 7 „ " do „ 20 racks Onions „ 20 kegs superior Wollongong Butter. Terms Cash. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. IMPORTANT SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. CORNER OF QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. CORNER OF WELLINGTON AND UNION STREETS. CORNER OF NAPIER AND UNION STREETS.' CORNER OF DRAKE AND UNION STREETS. HOBSON STREET, UNION STREET. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, MOUNT ST. MARY. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Thomas Campbell toj sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE CITY PROPER TIES, Viz:— QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS.—Allot ment No. 1 of Section No. 36, City of Auckland, situated at the corner of these two streets and adjoining the business premises of Mr Richard Hobbs, having frontages of 131 links to Queen street and 120 links to Wakefield street. As a Business Site this is, without exception, the most eligible that can be obtained in Queen street, being situated in the most central and rapidly improving part of the city, and in close proximity to the New Market-house. For an Hotel the position cannot be surpassed. HOBSON STREET—Allotment No. 23 of Section. No. 25, City of Auckland, situated in Hobson street (immediately opposite West Queen street) ; 50 links frontage by 300 links depth from the street to the Harbour. Now leased for an un expired term of about six years. On the property i are erected several Cottages. WELLINGTON AND UNION STREETS.—The corner Allotment, situated opposite the Catholic i Literary Institute, in Wellington street. UNION STREET.-Allotment No. 9, Section No. 44, City of Auckland ; 70 links frontage to Union street, and 110 links to Napier street. A good site for a family residence. NAPIER AND UNION STREETS. -Corner Allot ment opposite the Robert Burns Hotel. DRAKE STREET. - Coiner of Union and Drake streets, fronting Freeman's Bay. The Auctioneers would beg to call the attention ef Capitalists and others to the above Properties, having been specially selected by the late Mr John Campbell as the most commanding positions in the various parts of the city in which they are situated. And immediately after the sale of the above A comfortable five-roomed HOUSE, situated in Dublin-street, Mount St. Mary's, erected on Lot 36 of the Subdivision of Allotments 14 and 17, Section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, 33 feet frontage by 100 feet deep. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. £1,000 WORTH MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, &c, &c, &c. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Store, Fort-street, on Friday, 14th February, at 11 o'clock, 7 CASES MELBOURNE-M_-DE CLOTHING, comprising— West of England and Scotch Tweed Trousers and Vests, in great variety Double and Single-breasted Vests, «_c, &c. Men's Tweed and Doe Coats, fashionable make Boys' and Youths' Clothing Men's Black Cloth Clothing 1 case Hemmed and Boxed Pocket Handkerchiefs 1 case very good West of England and Scotch Tweed 1 case American Leather Cloth, good assortment 1 case Phillip's Cotton and Linen Tapes Hosiery, &., &c. Also, On Account of Whom it May Concern, 3 cases Black Felt Hats, latest fashions 1 case Sponges. The attention of the Trade is specially called to this sale, they being a rea"y first-class parcel of Goods, and will be sold so far as practicable in trade lots. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17. COTTAGE AND GROUNDS, ONEHUNGA. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr George Washington, who is about to leave the Colony, to Sell, at the Land Mart, ' Fort-street, on Monday, 17th inst., at 12 o'clock, HIS COMFORTABLE FIVE-ROOMED VERANDAH COTTAGE, Two-stalled Stable, Store-room, Wash-house, Fowl-house, Piggery, out Kitchen, Store, &c, &c, as erected on Lot S, Section 7, Onehunga, comprising one acre all fenced with posts and rails and live hedge, and planted with over 100 fruit trees, all now in full bearing. Also, 10 acres on the Mount Smart Road ; and BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, Eastern portion of Allotment CO: and 5 Western portion of Allotment 90, Parish of Waitakeri, County of Eden, containing 96 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. VALUABLE DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, PIANOFORTE, HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, GLASSWARE, &c. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 14th inst., at eleven o'clock, AN ELEGANT AND VALUABLE ENGLISH MADE DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, Upholstered in Crimson Silk Rep, consisting of Couch, two Arm-chairs and six Chairs ; Pianoforte by Collard and Collard, and a General Assortment of House hold Furniture ; Small Invoice of Glassware, &C. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' 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 with a post and rail fence and live hedge, and subdivided into paddocks, an dare now under cultivation, and on which are erected a new five-roomed House and Stable. The property has a large frontage to the Papakftra 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 lots, to suit purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.!