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HEARING OF THE CHARGE AGAINST

McGINN.

OOROMANDEL.

This day. The case against McGinn, charged with indecent assault, is proceeding. The girl WUhelinina MacKenzie, aged six years, adopted by Mr Sykes, deposed to the acts of _J_n decency committed by prisoner towards ~v-self and a little girl named Campbell on fc...ulay week last. Tn cross-examination by Mr Whitaker certain discrepencies were shown, but the main facts deposed to in evidence in chief were unshaken, The information had been changed from the capital offence to one of indecent assault.

TAURANGA.

This day

The s.s. Southern Cross arrived yesterday. There are many stores at Whangamata, and more going up for the many prospectors who are scattered over the country inland. Pack-horses are continually coming and going.

(PER ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.)

WELLINGTON.

This day. The two men, Cashell and Jackson, who were injured by a fall of earth at Government buildings, are progressing favourably. The nomination of candidates to represent Wellington in the Provincial Council took place to-day. Ten candidates were pro posed. Lady Bowen will return to Wellington on Tuesday in the s.s. Albion. His Excellency the Governor returns in February. The body of Captain Croucher, of the cutter Glimpse, has been recovered. The Independent says that the Customs eturns of exports of gold during the year 1572, show a very serious falling off in pro duction of gold-fields. Exports, 1871, £2,787,520 ; 1872, £1,731,201. Exports from Auckland during' 1871, £1,188,708; 1872, £309,341. The banks may have kept back qu antics of gold until the reduction of gold duty came into effect in January, 1873.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day

It is expected that a strong crew will re present Heathcote at the Intercolonial Re gatta.

DUNEDIN.

This day

The firing for representatives of Otago, at the Colonial meeting has so far re sulted as follows : Cato 82, Stewart S2, Dixon 81, Cowie 81, McKenzie 81, Jamieson. 79, Bell 78. There are sixteen West Taier men yet to fire.

WANGANUI.

This day.

Yearlings are quoted at 43s ; two-year old heifers, 50s; ditto steers, 70s ; three-year old steers, 93s ; dry cows, 75s ; lambs, 5s (id to 7s Gd, rams, 30s to 70s.

BLENHEIM.

This day,

An enquiry is being held into the charges brought against Mr Eyes for having brought his offices into disrepute by leading, at Picton, during 1872, a life of immorality. The enquiry is strictly private.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day.

The representatives who have qualified for the colonial firing are—Ellis, 79 ; Mat thews, 70.

Mr Wills, of Patea, a bankrupt, has had his certificate suspended for three years, and has been committed for trial on a charge of perjury and six misdemeanours under the Bankruptcy Act,

LYTTELTON.

This day.

Arrived. —John Knox, from Sydney, with the passengers of the City of Newcastle.

CORRESPONDENCE.

BUTCHERS' EARLY CLOSING.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, — Having noticed -with interest the proceedings of the butchers' early closing movement, and wishing it success, perhaps a few particulars on the question will not be out of place. Last evening I gathered the following information which, perhaps, it will be as well to submit to the public. It ap pears that the movement has been heartily taken up by many of the master butchers, ami the whole affair is now retarded by about six or seven butchers who, possessed of a strange mixture of selfishness, pride, and ignorance, stupidly declare they will oppose the movement to the last. The reasons they give for so doing are simply foolish and ridiculous in the extreme. One of these gives as his defence the following : That he will not countenance or support any such movement emtnmfhuj from the employes, in ferring that the men ought. to work "and be satisfied j that they have no right to speak, &c. ; and boasted that his men worked from 4 a.m. till 7 p.m., daily. Such theories need no comment. Were the names of such men made known a discerning public would scorn both the men and their actions. They con tain, in fact, the germ of the principles, which only requires power to cause it to expand, and, if met by no opposition, would soon reinstate the thongs and the bloodhounds of the late customs of South America. Never did Central Africa, Cuba, Jamaica, or any other stronghold of slavery use truer prin ciples, daiker opinions, and fouler notions than are contained in the theories of such an individual. In short, lie is casting an in stigation in the face of freeborn responsible men, that is enough to make him blush and turn away in contempt and dis gust. 1 would advise the movers of this affair to give them a fair chance of redeeming the estimation of their fellow-men, and if they do not, to throw their names before the people, which, I think, will be sufficient to expel them from the patronage of all true citizens and Avell-wishers of any and every cause tending to the welfare of the working classes of our city.—l am, &c. One of the Public.

EDUCATION.

To the Editor of the Eyenixi; Star. Deak Sir,—As many of the learned and the talented have had their say on this all-im portant question, and all seem to study the interest of the poor man so much. I trust you will be kind enough to hear what one of the latter class has got to say for him self. The_ chief complaint, or handle, seems to be that it presses too heavily upon the poor man ; this, however, the poor man does not believe. I am a poor man ; I have four children at school, which for the last twelve months ccst me £'7 16s ; under the new Act they will cost me £2, and if I have eight children it school they will cost no more. And who knows ? for as a family man I have large expectations. How then can this be oppressive on the poor ? And when my children a:e once reared, and 1. still have my £1 a year ;o pay, I know it will go to edu cate my grind children. Therefore, upon the whole, this new Education Act is very favor able to tie j)oor man with a large family. But those entrusted with its carrying out have made a mistake in not taking over the schools on -Jie first of the year. The paying of the old aid the new rates for this quarter, besides tin uncertainty that perhaps it will be continual, is certainlj- to the advantage of the enenies of education, and both rates the settlers will not pay, and it may be as well to let the Government know as much. Had the sclools been taken over at once and the new rafc collected there would not have been the slightest objection made. Now, if they take iver the schools they can col lect the rateat once, but the settler will not pay twice. Were we all educated as we ought to be, i few educated jugglers for a Government vould not be able to make that merchandise »f us which they have been doing—the tling would be impossible. In this country, -vhere laws are made and un made, and tinkered and dipt, and turned in side out every ;ear, yet I must say, with the greatest expeclfcion, that we ought to be careful whom ye place at the head of this law-making inahinery. But whether this Education Act be a home-made article or from a borrowed model I believe it is one of their very best productions, but let them not spoil it by negleting to put it in force at once. That is clerly their duty, and ours is as clear—to keep , friend of eduation at the head of the maciine.—And believe me, yours, etc., A Labourer.

EMPLOYMENT OF SOUTHERN MEN IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

[To the Editor of the Evening Star.] Sir, —Will you allor me a small space in your columns to ventlate a grievance which touches some of us rater closely. I allude, sir, to the custom of filing tip vacancies in offices in Auckland br Southern men. It strikes me as being a daible injustice inas much as such offices —Telegraph and others —are supported by Auckland mer. and money, and it is a cruel vrong to our joung men whose fathers have struggled thnugh all the vicissitudes of the past, who ha\e in fact made Auckland, tint they should be living in enforced idleness, vhile men, hav'ng no claim to such preference save that of \ot lei.ni/AticMand men, are push.d into every p<s sible niche here. If we could nilist your sym pathies, and gain your advoiacy for one .f the " Wrongs that needs resistance," w s might hope to perhaps shame our " men ai ths wheel" out of such invidious conduct, ant see, at least occasionally, an Aickland mar, in an Auckland office, 'Wellington and Dun edin claims notwithstanding.—l am, &c, A Sofj-erkb. [Our correspondent seems to be unaware that there are what are called the "governing classej " in the con stitution of New Zealand, outside of whhh the rights to enter the Civil Service are not. quite ad-nitted. We are not acquainted with the merits of tie particular cases complained of, but if furnished with information we shall be happy to bring the case before the public eye.— Ed. E.S.]

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Dr. Bbioht'sPiiospiiodyne.—Multitudesof People are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, TJnfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, &c, whose cases admit of a permanent cure by the new r>'■ Tiedy Phosphodyne (Oxonic Oxygen), which at <■•. Sne/'j -s all irritation and excitement, imparts new „ )?*n& 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. XS" 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. 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 other house in the city. No inferior goods kept in stock ; would not purchase such for the public at any price. One trial is suffi cient to guarantee a continuance of custom. Give a call.—Advt. Mr W, Marshall, fruiterer, Queen street, has just received, per Hero, the choicest shipment of fruit this season, consisting of grapes, nectarines, plums, pears, oranges, lemons, apples, and pine apples.—Advt. There are 24,222 members ofjthe Lutheran Church in the Dominion of Canada. A man named Welsh had his arm broken at Mercury Bay by a heavy log. The in jured limb was set by Dr. Agassis;,



A Southern contemporary, remarking upon the " testimonial nuisance," asks whether no enterprising speculator will start a Testimonial Company, or patent a " Highly - coloured Address Illuminating Machine," which could throw them off by the yard. - ____________»_ Special Advertisements. riHEAP LINES OF DKESS \J MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7gd White Marcella, from SJd per•yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, Od per yard Superior Batistes, 1(M per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, (id per yard Plain Alpacas, sjd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndhajn streets.



TO LET, at Epsom, the Property lately occupied by E. Moore, Esq. FOR SALE, at Parnell, a seven-roomed House, fronting Manukaii road.—Apply to J. HENDBY, Licensed Sharehroker & Land Agent, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. BANK OF TOKATEA COMPANY. ! A PPLICATIONS ar e invited for the j XjL Office of Legal Manager. Must be made in 1 writing, stating- termsancl enclosing testimonials, to the I Chairman of Directors, not later than Saturday, : February 1, 1573. 1 By order. S. BAKEit, j 39, lustirance Buildings. Legal Manager. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUNTEERS. A' SPECIAL PAEADE of this Company is hereby ordered for WEDNESDAY MOENING, 2flth inst., at 0 a.m., at the Market Square, Queen street. Cross and Waist Belts, Caps and Covers to be worn. No arms. By order of Capt. Dargaville. JOHN F. SAUNDERS, J Jan. 27, 1873. Secretary BOARD and EEBIDENCE wanted in a private family ; near Queen street pre ferred.—Z., oflice of this paper. rpHE advertiser will thank the person ■1- who took away her Sun Shade, when in Turrcll's Shop, to return the same to the oflice of this paper. ~~Ljk "POR KAIPAEA. <|\|k\ JO (Calling at all Stations.) J|fjj|||d^ The Cutter Agnes. Capt. Bowses, will leave the Wharf, Onclmnga, for the above port on Wednesday Evening, 20th inst. For freight or passage apply to JAMES W. WALLER, Custom-house-street; Or, A. BARNES, Onehimga. FOR SALE, a seven-roomed House in'Seafield-View.—Apply to J. E. Coney. QT. MA T THE "W'B IS 11 GH T- Kj SCHOOL will Re-assemble on THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. C.B. Andrew, B.A. TO THE PUBLIC OF AUCKLAND. HP HE Butchers' Assistants appeal to Jl the public of Auckland to assist them in their endeavours to obtain some mitigation of their long hours of labour. They therefore ask the Auckland public not to shop after six o'clock. i'"Vo3k TTO R TAEANAKI, «S3g9WfcHK^ JF NELSON. PTCTON, WEL- LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Phoebe, H Woitsv, Commander, from Mamikau, immediately after arrival of Nebraska, from Honolulu, due on 27th inst. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALI>Y, Auckland ; A. BARNES. Onelmnga ; Or, R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. T/'OPt SALE, an Hotel, situated in Jt? one of the most flourishing townships in the Waikato.—Apply to Mr James Reid, No. 7, Insurance Buildings. 0 Blacksmiths and Engineers.— Wanted to Apprentice a smart Boy, aged ]. r>, to either trade. —Address, A. 8.C., ottice of this paper. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Harbour Board Office, .January 24, 1873. NOTICE is hereby given that any person or persons causing any obstruction or nterfering in any way with the part of the Wharf ,vhere the work of erection ot a new T is in progress tvill be liable to a penalty of Ten Pounds. Between sunset and sunrise two lights (red over ,vhite) will be hoisted over the work. Chief Harbour Master. N 0 T I C E. GD ICKS ON, J v n., • BEEAD&BISCUIT BAK ER, ,akes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks ;o his numerous customers and friends for the liberal niffort afforded him during the last two years, and lopes by strict attention to business to continue to ■eceive the patronage that has hitherto been so iberally conferred on him. N.B.— The Two-pound Loaf is Fourpence from this late. Hobson street, Jan 27, 1873. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418 S.O. pEGULAR Monthly Meeting at Oj Lodge Room, Star Hotel, THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 27th January, at 7.30 o'clock. ByOlClerOftliell- W- MJOHN MARSHALL, Secretary. BA Z A A E. 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 elicited by chaS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. i i I T V HALL. REGA TT A NIGHT! REGATTA NIGHT!! IIE GRAHAMSTOWN HAURAKI AMATEUR MINSTRELS Will give an Entertainment in the above Hall on the 29th JANUARY, Thproceeds of which will be given to a local charity. Admission—3s, 2s, and Is. E. WHITE, Secretary. EECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. 1 THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. GBTLEMEN, —1 beg to announce Vit it is my intention to offer myself as a Candidi> for Election to the office of Superintendent of this Wince at the approaching General Election In th£eantime I shall take early opportunities of visiting c various districts of the Province with a view to C-nmunicate to the Electors such information as they fly desire to obtain from me, as a Candidate for their ffrages, on matters relating to the local aud general Direst of the Province.—l have the honour to be, Gentlhen, your obedient Servant, J. WILLIAMSON. Aucklat, January 7, 1873. pOBaUaATED IRON TOiBRIVE PER HARVEST HOME, 24 OASB9) OWT. EACH, 6,7, and 8 FEET Z . S~O~U T»



' WHIG LEY & HOGG- I TXA VJS the honor to intimate to the inhabitants of Newmarket, the city and suburbs of Auckland, and to country settlers, that they have RE-OPENED those old and established premises known formerly as WBIGrLEY'S NEWMARKET STORES. The premises have been thoroughly renovated and fitted up at considerable expense lo meet the in creasing wants of the district. The Stock will be found to be NEW, LAEGE AND VARIED, having been purchased from the best houses under thespecial supervision of the firm. W. & IT. would attract attention and a trial to their NEW SEASON TEAS, ! which have been selected with great care, and which ; must command appreciation, \ No Goods will be offered to the public but those ■ which are of lirst 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. j npiMBEK ON SALE .it the Shed' ■ft- Breakwater road. Planed, Tonqued, and Grooved, 9xl and lixl; also, a Splendid Assort- \ ment of all sizes First and Second-class. Vessels loaded with despatch. 0. A. HAERIS. Nov. 30,1572. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one | or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Address j M., oflice of this paper TO BE SOLD CHEAP, A BOAT, 20ft. keel (decked), with gear complete.—Apply to Mr Christopher, Grocer, Queen-street ; or on board the Devonport, steamer. ANEHUNGA I N STITUTE. REGATTA NIGHT, JAN. 29, 1573. A Grand Concert will be given by the Electric Troupe, assisted by Ward's Minstrels, who will appear in some of their new Songs and Dances. Admission— Front Seats, 2s ; Hack Keats, Is. Wanted. WANTED, a trustworthy person as Children's Maid.—For address apply office of this paper. WANTED, a smart Stable Boy.— Apply at the Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Boy as Assistant.—Apply at Montague's Bazaar. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs Adair, Syinonds street, opposite City road. WANTED, by two young ladies, ituations as Morning Governesses, or as sistants in a school. - Address—"A. ll.'', Stau oltice. WANTED, a respectable General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Steadman, Hay market, or at the Parnell Bakery, W^^ANTED, by a Carpenter (a thorough tradesman, with good tools), Em ployment ; understands mill work (water or steam) ; distance no objection.—A.W.A., oflice of this paper. WANTED NOTICED.— W. E. SADLER (assisted) has taken the UPPER PARNELL General Grocery Shop and Post-office. Goods of very 15K5T quality, and from first source. Conveyed free a long distance. -Agent for newspapers, N. Zealand and other. Advertisements received, i-RF.i'ARKii, and promptly forwarded. Stamps and Stationery, iVrc. ; WANTED, immediately, two first- j class Joiners for Wellington ; wages, 11s per i day.- Apply to Bucholz & Co., High street, above Oldham's WANTED, £1,000 at 7 per cent., j on freehold security.—J. Burtt, Land i Agent, 0, Wymlhiun-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply at the Prince of Wales Hotel, | Hobson-street. \ WANTED, to Rent for six months, a four-roomed Cottage (furnished, or partly so), in good locality.—Address A.8., Post-oflice. TWO FURNISHED ROOMS WANTED. \ WANTED, Sitting-room and Bed room (private), with or without Board, in the neighbourhood of St. Andrew's Church. Terms must be moderate.—Address " Student," Sinr oliice. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, <&c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, hells, and Tiles WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. KnißY, junction of Queen and Grey streets, ole agent for the AVhau brickmakers. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold- SHIP & 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 to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED, Purchasers for New and Second-hand Sewing Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane, by the addition of a large Show-room, parties having Second hand Machines to dispose of may send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-hand Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes. Repairs properly done. WANTED TO LET, a First-class Temperance Hotel, centrally situated ; doing a large profitable business ; present tenant obliged to leave through sickness. Furniture, Goodwill, &c, can be had at valuation.—For particulars apply to Mr S. Vickers, 50, Queen street. WANTED XX OWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock ef First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hTO?a" JAMES W. WALLEE, '.Cimbev Merchant.



Miscellaneous. STEAM SERVICES. HPENDERS are hereby invited for --«- tlie performance of the undermentioned Steam Services during the current year :— 1. Auckland to Malinrangi (Lower and Upper), calling at the Hot Springs. 2. Auckland to AVhangarei, calling at. Matakana. Omaha Mangawal, Waipu, Maugapai, and Whangarei Heads. 8. Auckland to Bay of Islands. Mangonui and Awanui. 4. Auckland to Taurauga, Opotiki, and Poverty Bay, oallling at Great Barrier"lsland, and Whitianga, f>. Auckland to Stokes' Point and Shoal Bay. (!. Kaipaua.—From Railway Terminus at Helens ville to Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, Matakolic, Tokatoka, Whakaharalxara, Aratapu, Maungawhare, rind Kaihu, returning the same way. 7. Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu. 5. Shortland or Grahamstown to Ohinenuiri. Tenders must be deposited not later than noon on I "WEDNESDAY, the r>th February, 387.H, at the Super ' iutendont's Office, Auckland, whore specifications and i conditions of the several services can bo obtained. ! JOHN" STIEEHAN", For the Superintendent. .Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1873. FURNITURE AND CAB-PET WAREHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STEEET. WINKS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of Knoltsii. Aitkiucan, and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &0., Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. Those about to furnish would do v.'ell to inspect the following lines before purchasing elsewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY DRAWING-ROOM SUITES OAK MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO AND WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIEP^ MAHOGANY, RIMU, AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASITSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES: CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES. STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CTIAIR& GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). IRON AND'WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STRAW PALLIASSES, BLANKETS AND (QUILTS. CAIt PE T ROO M . W. and 11. have just received A LAR G E CON SIGN MEN T OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KILDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. PI,O O R CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. REPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRUMB CLOTHS. DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OV EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. and H. having large and convenient workshop can manufacture every description of Furniture of the shortest notice. A GENTS FOR THE G-ROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINKS & HALL. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills- Established 18C4.] DSTEPIT. EN SON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, Clb, 71b, 121b, 141b, Sib, and f>olb tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in ? t -lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, ]oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's A-lb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell s and Bengal, in A-lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp s Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk ! Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxes j Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS ■vvynditam street. Auckland. NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT ELECTRIC TELEG RAPH. rpENDERSare invited for the Supply JL and Delivery of Six Hundred and Fifty (GSO) Telegraph Poles, more or less, for a Line of Telegraph between Drurv and the Manukau Heads. The Poles to be Sawn from the Heart of Kauri, or Heart of Totara, perfectly sound, straight, and free from speckles, loose knots, shakes, and sap. Any Pole containing the least sap will bo rejected. Poles brought on the line, and found not to be in according with specification, will be cut into two pieces by the examining omcer. 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 Gin. square at top. The whole of the Poles to be delivered three months after acceptance of tender, under a penalty of Five Pounds (£5) for each and every working day the contract is not completed after that time. Tenders to contain price per pole as per sizes given. Each tender must be accompanied by a deposit of £20 as a, guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited should any competitor refuse to sign the con tract in the event of his tender being accepted. Each tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the due performance of the contract in the event of the tender being accepted, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect signed by the proposed sureties. Specifications may be seen, and further particulars obtained, at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland and Grahamstown, Tenders marked "Tenders for delivery of Tele graph Poles between Drury and Manukau Heads," to be addressed to the undersigned, at the Telegraph Office, Auckland, and delivered there before noon on Monday, February 3, 1873. The lowest or any tender riot necessaiily accepted, By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. W. H. FLOYD, Electrician. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BALL. A BALL will be given by the above Company on WEDNESDAY, January 29, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook street. Tickets may be had from Messrs. Forlong, Fort, Whitelaw, Cniick shank, Home, or 0 , DICKB(M r, Hon. Secretary,



! Miscellaneous. A UCK LA N D ANNUAL ! -£-&- REGATTA. I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2!) I (:;;;uj> ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY). PROGRAMME : ; Kirht Rack : ;>.BO a.tv,. ■ TRADING VESSELS (Brigantines, Schooners, and Ketches), over 25 tons register. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at £25 ; 2nd, aW ; 3rd, £0. CounsE.— From south side of flagship, round TMtiri, passing from west to cast outside of Shag Rock, keeping Tiritiri on the starboard hand, coming in on south side of flagship. Second Race : 10 a.m. TRADING CUTTERS, 25 tons register and upwards. Prizes : l.st, Silver Cup valued at £20 ; 2nd, £S ; 3rd, £4. Course : Same as first race. Tiiißij Race : lo.:iO a.m. TRADING VESSELS (any rig), under 25 tons register. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cup valued at .CIS ; 2nd, £7 ; 3rd, £3. . Couuse.—From south side of flagship, round a buoy off Drunken Bay, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Fourth Kacb : 11 a.m. ; SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, of any class, 7 tons ! and upwards. Prizes : Ist, Silver Cap valued at £20 ; 2nd, £8 ; 3rd, £4. Couuse —From south side of flagship, round ihe buoy oft' Drunken Bay, thence round ilagboat off Stokes' Point, thence round red and white che quered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of flagship. Fifth Race : 11.30 a.m. SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, any class, under 7 tons. Prizes : Ist, £10; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £3. Coup.se.—From south side of flagship round a red and white chequered buoy in Kangito.to ! Channel, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, i twice round, coming in on south side of flagship. Sixth Hack : 12 noon. OPEN BOATS, Sailing, not exceeding 25 feet overall. Prizes : Ist, £G ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. Couuse.—From south side of flagship round the red buoy on spit oft' North Head, thence round flagboat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coining in on soutli side of flagship. Seventh Race : 12.30 P.M. FOUR-OARED GIGS, the property of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateur Members. No housing or outriggers allowed. Prizes : Ist, £10 ; 2nd, £5. Course. -From south side of flagship round flagboat off Freeman's Bay, theuce round flagboat oil' St. George's Bay, coming in on south side of flagship. Eiuhth Race: 2 p.m. ■SHIPS' GIGS (Merchant), rowed by honi'i fide ships' crews (4 oars and a coxswain). Prizes : Ist, LS ; 2nd, L 3. Coi:kkk. — Same as seventh race. Twice round. Ninth Race: 2.30 p.m. WATERMEN'S BOATS, licensed to carry not less than six passengers ; manned by two Licensed Watermen. Oars and usual working canvas allowed. Prize : Cup valued at LlO. COUBHE.— Same as seventh race. Tenth Race : 3 P.M. FOUR-OARED GIGS, ojien to all. No housing or outriggers allowed. Prizes : Ist, LlO ; 2nd, L 5. Coubhe. —Same as seventh race. Eleventh Race: 3.30 p.m. DINGIES, under 12 feet overall, rowed by boys under 10 years of age, born in the colony. Prizes : Ist, L 2"; 2nd, LI. Course.—From flagship round hulk Cantero, and back to flagship. Note. — All buoys and flagboats to be kept on starboard hand. Entrance Fees.—Five per cent, on value of first THOMAS HENDERSON, Jux., Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND ANNUAL O- REGATTA, 1S 7 3 . ENTRY NIGHT : MONDAY, 27th INST. Entries will be received at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, from 7.30 to i). 30 p.m. THIS DAY (Monday), THOMAS HENDERSON, Jun., Hon. Sec. A SPECIAL 'GENERAL jtlu MEETING of the Auckland Gymkana Club will be held on FRIDAY", the 7th February, at 2p.m., at the Auckland Hctel. Circulars are posted to Members. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Acting Secretary. January 24,1873. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (Limited). THE Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the purchase of Fifty Shares in the above-named Company. The Shares are all fully paid, and form a part of the original 4,000 Shares. Tenders to be delivered at the Company's Office, Queen-street, on or before 12 o'clock on Tuesday, the 28th inst. Tenders will be received for the whole number in one lot, or for any smaller number. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary, Auckland, January 21, 1873. PRIVATE BOARD AND RESI JL DENCE for two Gentlemen.— Apply to Mrs V, r. Arthur, Upper Queen street. BOARD AND " RESIDENCE Belle View House, Vincent-street. Entrance also from Hobson-street, a few doors'past the Criterion Hotel. NEW GOLDEN PA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). AIS "Extraordinary Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened be held in the Com pany's Office, Shortland street, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, 12th February, 1573, at 12 o'clock noon. Business ; To empower the Directors to borrow money for the jjurpose of erecting Machinery upon the Claim, and to secure the re-payment thereof by a Mortgage or a Bill of Sale of the property of the Com pany or any part thereof; also, to let the whole or any portion of the Claim on Tribute. By order of the Dire tors. ROBERT HORNE, Lega Manager. Auckland, January 20, 1873. IN accordance with the 27th Clause of the Licensing Act, IS7I, I hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the "Worshipful Justices of the Peace for the District of Auckland for a Transfer of a License of the Royal Hotel to Bedelia Markii. C. DUNDASS. Auckland, Jan. 25, 1873. TO GROCERS, DRAPERS, &c. TO LET, a Double-fronted Shop, with Counters, Bins, Drawers, &c, as at present occupied by Mr Phillips, Grocer, Shortland, Thames. I Situation daily improving.—Apply office of this paper, j ! A MARRIED COUPLE can be accommodated with a large Sitting-room and Bed-room (well furnished), with or without board, also the attendance of a servant; the most respectable patt of the city. Terms moderate.—For card of ! address apply office of this paper. [BAY OP ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (Limited). ( To Boat-BuiLdeks, &c. rpBNDERS will be "received until J- r.oon of TUESDAY NEXT, 28th inst., for FITTING and FORMING into a COAL BARGE the Iron Hull of the Maoiu Chief, now lying at the Bay of Islands. . Specification and particulars c;'.a oe had on applica tion at the Company's Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. J. A. GILFILLAN, . Secretary. 7, Queen-street, Auckland, January 21, 1573. CHEAP TIMBER. THE Union Sash and Door Company re now selling Second-clftSiS TIMBER very cheap.



Entertainments. riHIAKINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. G. Chiavini Director and Manager. < r. Agrati Business Manager. U. £. Snycler Agent. FOR POSITIVELY TWO NIGHTS ONLY, As they are to leave by thes.s. Phcebe on the 29th instant. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, JANUARY 27, GRAND RE-OPENING NIGHT, On which occasion will appear the whole of the FAVOURITE STAR ARTISTES OP THIS MAMMOTH COMBINATION. GRAND PROGRAMME FOR THIS OCCASION. Prices of Admission :- Dress Circle, 5s ; Gallery, 2s ; Children under 12 years, half-price. All Bills against the Company must lie presented at 2 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 28th inst. PRINCE OF WALES THEA TEE THE ROYAL MAGNET VARIETY TROUPE OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STAR ARTISTES Will have the honor of appearing for SIX NIGHTS MORE (in consequence of the (liberal patronage), in their gra^d entertainment of varieties New Sensations. entire change of programme. THIS (Monday) EVENING, JAN. 27. The Troupe, now making the tour of the Colonies, comprises the fallowing talented Artistes : THE ANGELL FAMILY OF STAR GYMNASTS ; LOTTIE, Premiere Lady Gymnaste of the World, from the Crystal Palace, London, Agricultural Hall, and principal Theatres of London, Paris, and Madrid, who has had the honour of appearing on three occasions before H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Suite, and many of the Crowned Heads of Europe, will appear, with the Brothers FRANK AND VICTOR, In their extraordinary performance on the TREBLE TRAPEZE, Their Flying Leaps, Somersaults in mid-air, and wondrous performance on the Perpendicular Ropes, never before seen in the Colonies, and unattempted by any other artistes. FANNY SARA, The Celebrated Double-voiced Vocalist, the Charming Ballad and Serio-comic Singer and talented > Imper sonator of Sims Reeves, from St. James s Hall, London. BUCKLEY AND HOLLY, The World renowed Nsgroists, Ethiopian Comedians, Champions in their original Songs and Dances. F. CLIFTON, The Genial Comedian and Vocalist, from the Principal London and Provincial Concerts. J. HERMAN, The Celebrated Solo Violinist and Silver-toned Tenor. Doors open at 7.30 : to commence at 8. Prices of admission : Is, 2s, and 3s. Auctions. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28. CITY MART. TEAS GROCERIES OILMEN'S STORES. GRANT & MORTON Have received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, 12S, Queen street, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at il o'clock, HPEAS, GROCERIES, OILMEN'S JL STORES, AND PROVISIONS. Terms at sale. TO-MORROW, AT 11.30 O'CLOCK. npilE Subscriber will sell by auction, JL at his Mart, To-morrow (Tuesday,) at half-past U o'clock, 20 cases Apples and Pears, L. W. EATON. Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, JANUARY 28. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. AT THE STORES OF MESSRS CRUICK. SHANK & CO., HIGH STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, at the ' Stores of Messrs Cruickshank & Co., High street, on account of whom it may concern, Acacia— $ 41- -10 J-chests Tea (slightly damaged) 1 i-chest Tea (much damaged) Auguste Frederick— 8 4S— 1 T^-chest Tea (slightly damaged) j? S— 4 Tea. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. TRADE SALE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, &c. . MESSRS L. D. NATHAN & CO. WILL sell by auction, at their Stores, Shortland-street, on Friday, 31st inst., at 12 o'clock, the following choice lots of Tobacco, 16 J-boxes "Belle "Brandon," 10's 24 „ ' Mount Bernard," 10's 10 „ " Buchanan," 10's 17 ~ " Childrey and Jones," 10's 5 cases " Cameron's Cricketers," 10's 1 ~ "Hogland's Oriola," 103 3 ~ " Tulip," half pounds 1 „ dark " Oriola," do do 1 ~ "I Love You," Navy 4's 2 pkgs " Pearl Dark," Navy s's 1 „ "Honeysuckle," pocket pieces 2 „ " Tortoise-shell," Navy pounds 3 ~ 9in. Sultan Twist 3 ~. " Lottie Lee," pocket pieces, 11 ca#e Montaxuvna Cigars. Terms at Sale,