CORRESPONDENCE.

THE ARTILLERY PRACTICE NUISANCE.

(To the Editor of the Evening g TM j ITZ*VV«7* d™§ the timely S,AI P d ,%- e-uvellgloUß denominations are thf?d^Pu^ worship. I think, to say the le^ s t of it that at is an evidence of a |^at want of thought, and the sooner it is abolished the better.—l am, &c, D.G. [We feel sure the commanding officer will char^n the practice day if his doing so wSuld be an adyantale to the various religious denominations. He has hoi ever a good many people to consider, having AteVei the hour of practice from early morning to night in consequence of an action ior damages being eEdbv

A HARD CASE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—l beg to call your notice to the case of my daughter, Mrs Twinem, whose husband died at lauranga three years ago, and who left a few pounds sterling, which came into the curator's (Mr Macfariane) hands ; and no sooner is my son-in-law buried than Mr J. C. Eccles puts in a claim against the deceased John Twinem for £80, said to have been lent • and also goes to the Land Office and takes •up a Crown .grant of land, for advances said to have been made to deceased for passage money. These statements, put forth by Mr Eccles, Mrs Twinem fully denies, and is pre pared to prove that Mr Eccles never made any claim on deceased during many years he lived in New Zealand up to the time of his death; and, knowing this, Mrs Twinem had a desire to defend her late husband's character, and for this reason employed solicitors to sue Mr Macfariane for the whole amount—not being willing to accept of the balance offered in a letter by Mr Macfariane, dated 22nd March, 1872. So, at the request of my daughter, I called on Mr Macfariane to return certain letters with marriage cer tificate, in order to place what letters and evidence could be found in the hands of a solicitor, but Mr Macfariane firmly refused to give them up. The case was, however, placed in the hands of Whitaker and Russell, and after that the firm of MacKechnie and MaeCorniick, who, contrary to repeated in struction from me and my daughter, took £1211s Bd, and charged £2 2s, and gave up the case. I then went to the Police Court, and was there informed by the Mayor, on the Bench, that Mr Macfariane had been there, and, of course, he being a big man, his word had more weight than mine. To-day my daughter went to the District Court to appear against Mr Macfariane for detaining her letters, &c, and on the Bench! asking Mr Macfariane what the case was, the latter stated that it "was a case for the Supreme Court, and that in deference to the letters, &c, that they had never been asked for, and Mr Beckham at once dismissed the case, although I could have given Mr Macfariane a flat den^ And now, sir, as my daughter ca^ produce evidence to rebut the charges brought against her late husband, please ico use your able pen on her behalf in a few words, and also give a little advice to others to leave their savings to their wives and to sweethearts, lest they come into the same state of condemnation.— I am, &c, B. Matthews. Newton, Feb, 14, 1873.

POLICE COURT. — This Day.

{Before Thomas Beokham, Esq., E.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Robert Sargent and Robert Carey were charged with being drunk and incapable, and were dealt with in the usual way. MARRIED PEOPLE. Andrew Kirkwood, a man of sixty, ap peared on warrant to answer a charge of violently assaulting his lawful wife, Anne, on the evening of the 18th inst., at Parnell. Anne Kirkwood stated the nature of the charge, but was willing to forgive him if Andrew would alter his course of treatment. His Worship gave the venerable couple some good advice on the duties of matri monial life ; and upon Andrew's promise that he would be a kind husband in future the case was dismissed. Honora Hamilton, wife of Thomas Hamil ton, was charged with threatening language towards her husband on the morning of the 19th inst., and telling him that she would take his life, whereupon he escaped out the house, and feared to return thither. • Thomas Hamilton deposed that he lived in Upper Queen-street, and that at one o'clock in the morning she came home in a terrible state, and he was really afraid of her. Her style was something awful. The wife here interposed, and said that her husband's conduct was dreadful, and he cut her face. k The constable stated that the defendant was a great drunkard. His Worship said that defendant must find two securities of £5 each for three months, or go to gaol. A FUGITIVE SEAMAN. James Murphy was charged with being a deserter from the good ship Warwick, now lying in the harbour, on the loth inst. Capt. Skinner said that he was willing to withdraw the charge. His Worship said the charge could not be withdrawn, as the man had shipped with the Polar Star ; he had deserted, and must be imprisoned in the common gaol of Auckland for one month with hard labour. BY-LAWS. Edwin Glanville was charged, under By-law No. 6, Sec. 9 of the City By-laws, with allowing the droppings from the eaves of his verandah to fall upon the public foot path in Queen-street, on the 13th February. Mr Broham stated that he did not wish to press this charge. Dismissed accordingly. George W. Friend was charged with a similar offence. Mr Brookfield appeared for the defence. Sergeant Walker stated that on the 13th inst. lie called Mr Friend's attention to the dropping of the water falling from the cave of his house, which was falling very fast, it being a very wet day. Mr Friend denied to witness that it was falling on the pavement under the kerb, and as the wind blew it wet the by-standers. It is still in the same position. To Mr Brooktield: It fell outside the verandah posts. Serg. Saunderson, remembered the 13th inst., and reiterated the statement of his brother constable, and added that Mr Friend promised to have the necessary improvements made. William Anderson, city surveyor, was about to explain certain regulations bearing on the case, when Mr Brookfield stated that these regulations being in print must be produced, and urged further that these matters were under the entire control of the City Council without the interference of the -police, and that the Council could withdraw the case. He con sidered that no offence had really been com mitted. Mr Broham went into these offences against the city by-laws with considerable ability, and showed the necessity of strict obedience to those petty laws, as he desig nated them; and he pressed for a convic tion. His Worship thought they were not petty

1 laws, and he feared he could not at once 1 give a deoision. Mr Brookfield thought no case had been I made out against Mr Friend, as no water had j fallen -within the verandah. He submitted : that no offence had been oommitted. j His Worship said he would give his decision on Thursday next. I Henry Hardington was charged, under j Section 12, No. 6, of City By-laws, with ; obstructing the carriage-way in Queen-street, :on the 15th inst. Remanded until Thursday , next. SUNDAY DRTNKIXG. Michael Corcoran was charged, under the 38th section of the Licensing Act, by suffering alcoholic liquors to be drank in his house, known as the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street, on Sunday last. Mr Hesketh, on behalf of .the defendant, pleaded not guilty. Isaac Bryant, a shoe-black, deposed that on Sunday last he went to the Greyhound Hotel, about half-past ten in the morning, by Hardington's gateway ; there were two men sitting in the room, the barman was behind the bar ; he called for two pints of beer, and two half pints. The barman would not allow him to drink the beer, but flew upon him, and tore the button off his shirt. He was pitched out with out saying a word ; he paid tenpence for the beer, which was all the money he had in his pocket. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : He was shoved out, and might have had his head broken against the wall. He did not go in and take hold of a pot of beer, and begin to drink. He knew Frank Hart and William Wells; they were not particular friends of his, though he shouted for them ; but since these friends had called him a b informer, he had done with them. He went to Constable Melville, and laid the information. William Wells, a licensed porter, but not quite so dirty as Bryant, said that he was at the hotel in question on Sunday last. He had been boots and water carrier for four years at the hotel, and John, the bar man, drew him a little beer. He received 3d. a pair for cleaning boots. He knew Bryant, the informer, also Hart, a man who works about the place. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : He did not take beer at Bryant's expense. He never had money to "shout " with. Mr Hesketh, ill defence, stated that Bryant went into the house, took up the pot with beer in it, and when he was about to drink the barman seeing him, thrust him out of the house. His Worship said that the two witnesses— Bryant and Wells — had completely con tradicted each other, both in respect of the payment and the time of taking the beer. He considered that it was impossible for the Court to convict upon such evident -^q law prohibits the sale of bee- un a un £y and the law should not Droken with impunity. His TV orshi- STlggestec i that under the cir cmnst^nces jyj r J3 ro i iam should withdraw the case. Withdrawn accordingly. MASTER AND APPRENTICE. William S. Jones was charged under the Master and Apprentice Act with neglect of duty towards his apprentice in the saddlery business. Mr Joy appeared for the complainant, and Mr Hesketh for the defence. Mr Joy stated that the lad was ap prenticed to the defendant for the pur pose of learning the trade of a saddler and a harness-maker ; and that the master was incompetent to make a saddle, and that he had made a drudge of the boy, and set him to work in a room which was injuri ous to his health, and the proper course for the Court to take would be to cancel the indentures. Alexander Cromwell, of the Great North Road, a strapping youth, aged eighteen years, deposed that he was apprenticed to Mr. Jones on the sth of December, 1871. He had a previous knowledge of the trade, but Mr Jones had not taught him to make saddles. His chief work had been ordinary stitching and polishing harness. He was kept up stairs for five weeks in a badly ventilated room teesing wool while in a very bad state of health. Mr Jones told him that he did not know the trade himself, and that j he would have to learn it of the journeyman. W. Cromwell, father of the complainant, believed that Mr Jones was a competent master and capable of teaching the business to his son, and the only complaint he had heard against his son was that he had been disobedient to the foreman ; he had com plained to Mr Jones that he was not in a position to keep his covenant, and he was desirous of having him gtaken away rather than waste his time as he has been doing for the last fifteen months ; the money the lad got from Mr Jones was no object, as he (the father) possessed independent means; he simply desired that his son should become a tradesman. M. S. Harney, harness maker, Victoria - street, said that young Cromwell was his apprentice for a short time, but in conse quence of a disagreement his articles were cancelled. He considered him a lad of fair abilities. He taught him to stitch. The lad left him for some act of disobedience, but he forgot the particulars. Thomas Young, of Newton, had served seven years to the trade, and knew the lad Cromwell. He had seen his stitchwork, and considered him to be worth 35s a week, which hewouldnotgetby teesing wool, which is the work of the lowest hand. Mr Hesketh characterised this as a trum pery case, and contended that the sum of five shillings a week was considered ample remuneration when he went to Mr Jones, but now upon unmistakable evidence the lad was proved to be worth 35s a week, which ma de it clear that the lad had improved, and very considerably too, while with the defendant. Mr Jones was perfectly justified in sending him to pick wool as a means of punishment for disobedience, and had he strapped him he would have done right. The chief object in bringing this case before the Court was to get rid of the indentures so that the lad might be free to earn his £2 a week. His Worship said that in matters of this kind where parties had entered into an engagement the master was right in enforcing punishment for disobedience. He believed on this account the lad was set to teesing wool, and he set to teasing his master. He then severely reprimanded the lad, whom he believed, from the evidence before the Court, was a very bad boy, and he had rendered himself liable to three months imprisonment. He would advise him to go back to his master and serve him faithfully, and if they could not agree m future, they might make some arrangement towards a Sei r rajtes said he would receive the lad back and treat him kindly as if nothing had happened. A SMALL QUARREL. Annie Utting was charged with assaulting Lydia Lucas, on the 11th instant by push ing her out of the house and scratching her a<His Worship suggested that the com batants should settle the matter out of doors instead of taking up the time of the Court about such a trivial affair. • Mr Kissling, for the complainant, stated that the case must go on.

ittft STEMM STAB, THURSDAY, FEBETJAftY SO 1878.



1 j Special Advertisements. i CHEAP LINES OF DKESS MATEKIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7Jd , j White Marcella, from Bid per yard Printed Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, IOJd per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, Cd per yard Plain Alpacas, 5Jd per yard, ! S. & J. E. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets* . i ' UNITED METHODIST FKEE CHURCH SABBATH-SCHOOL. i THE : WESLETAN CONPEEENCE " " having refused to complete the sale of the Union-street Chapel, we are compelled to remove the . School to our Pitt-street Chapel, and shall be pleased to see all our Scholars there next SUNDAY MORN ING, at half-past nine o'clock; and in the AFTER NOON, at half-past two o'clock. The Rev. G. H. Turner will address the School at half-past three o'clock in the Afternoon. RE-OPENING OP THE UNION-STREET WESLEYAN CHAPEL. CjEEYICES in connection with the *^-s above will be held and collections made on SUNDAY NEXT, February 23, when the Rev. J. J. Lewis will preach in the Morning, and the Rev. T. G. Cakr (recently arrived from England) in the Evening. The Sunday-school will also be held at the usual hours: Morning, half-past nine; Afternoon, half past two. SPECIAL NOTICE. EARLY CLOSING. AJFTEE the Ist of next month the - CITY CLOTHING MART will be CLOSED I for Business EVERY DAY (except Saturday) at . six p.m., and on SATURDAYS at 11 p.in sharp : SAMUEL COOMBES. Proprietor. HOYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE j LODGE, No. 2. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room I Newton, on FRIDAY EVENING, 21st instant at 1 eight o'clock sharp. ' Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M, ROBT. G. BOWEN, 1 Hon. Sec. AUCKLAND DISPENSARY. OWING- to the unavoidable absence of the Secretary the Adjourned Meeting, advsrlised for TO-MORROW (Friday), the 21st inst., cannot be held until FRIDAY, 7th March, at 4 p.m. JAMES COUPLAND, Hon. Treasurer. CHEAP FOWL FEED. 11/ rAIZE at Bs. 6d. per BUSHEL, COUPLAND'S PRODUCE STORES, (Old Theatre Roval,) 20 S, QUE E N STREET. JUST ARRIVED, Per Wellington, from Canterbury, PRIME HAMS AND BACON „ BUTTER PORT COOPER CHEESE. J. COUPLAND, COLONIAL PRODUCE STORES, 20 8, QUEEN STREET. TDAZAAE! BAZAAR!! THE BAZAAR In aid of the SIR GEORGE GREY CADET CORPS WILL RE-OPE .N ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY In the Shop lately occupied by Mb. Dvson, corner of Queen and Wellesley streets. Sale to commence at six o'clock. Cheap articles of Clothing, Fancy Needlework, Ornaments, Leather Work, Toys, &c. Locomotive Engine in fuir.steam. Admission .. ... ... 6d. February 20, 1873. A UCKLAND AUTUMN HAOE XX. MEETING. ELLERSLIE.-APRIL 14, 1873. Stewards : Hon. C. .T. Taylor Dr Pollen Major Walmsley G. Crammer, Esq. John Cosgrave, Esq. Judge: Captain Beckham. Hakdioapper : Captain W. Fraser. Clerk of the Course : H. Hardington, Esq. Starter : Robert Wynyard, Esq. Clerk of the Scales : W. Marks, Esq. First Race.—l 2 o'clock. MAIDEN PLATE of 20 soys ; open to all horses that have never won an advertised prize of £50 ; one and a-half miles. Entrance, 2 soys. Second Race.—l2.4s. WELTER HANDICAP of 40 soya ; entrance, 4 soys, h. ft. ; to be declared before the starting of first race ; second horse to save his stakes; one mile and a-quarter. Third Race.-1.30. PONY RACE, 15 soys ; once round the course ; 14 hands ;to carry lOst; 7 lbs allowed for each inch under 14 hands ; entrance, 1 soy. Fourth Race.—2.3o. AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 20 soys from the prize; top weight not over 11 st; distance, two miles ; entrance, 3 soys ; to be lodged with the Secretary by 3 p.m. 20th March ; weights to be declared 31st March, and acceptance, with sweep of 5 soys, to be sent in at time of general entry. Fifth Race. -3.15. SELLING RACE of 00 soys ; once round the course ; welter weights for age ; winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 7 lbs ; 30 soys, 14 lbs ; 20 soys, 21 lbs 10 soys, 28 lbs ; any surplus to go to the fund entrance, 4 soys. Sixth Race — 3.45. HACK RACE of 15 soys; once round the course catch weights ; post entrance, 1 soy. Seventh Race.—4.ls. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 25 soys ; one mile ; entrance, 1 soy ; entrance to be made imme diately after Selling Race. Races will be run under Victorian rules and weights. Entrances to be closed Bth April, at 4 p.m., Club Room, Auckland Hotel; and to be addressed to the Secretary. Entrances by letter will not be received untless to hand at 4 p.m., Bth April. Entrances by telegram will not be received unless accompanied by remittance. i Qualification to members of Auckland Jockey Club , I soy, to non-members 2 soys for all races except I Pony and Hack races, for which 1 soy will qualify. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Hon. Secretary A, J.C, February 15,1878.



AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Cqnstuction and Erection of Two Ikon Beacons. Harbour Board Oflica, Auckland, February 20, 1873. rFENDEJRS will be received at this -I- office until TUESD AY, the 25th inst., at 2p. m., for the Construction and Erection of Two Iron Beacons in Auckland Harbour. Finns and specifi cations to be seen at this office. Tenders to be en dorsed—" Tender for Beacons." WILLIAM C. PALDY, Chairman. BRIDGE OVER PRIOR'S CREEK, GREAT NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, February 17, 1873. TENDERS for the Erection of the above are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of Monday, the 3rd March next. Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, Crescent Chambers, Shortland street. THOMAS B. GILLIES, Superintendent. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD TENDERS FOR PORTLAND CEMENT. Harbour Board Office, February 20, 1873. will fee received at this ■A- office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at 2p. m . for the supply of 150 Casks (more or less) of Portland Cement. Particulars as to quality, &c, can be obtained at this office. Tenders to he endorsed, " Tender for Cement." W. C. PALDY, Chairman. GEORG-E AKEEB, (Late Geddes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW. MR F. W. CTJLLIE (late of Mel bourne), Pianoforte Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned, toned, ai.d regulated. Terms for tuning, 2s. (3d.— Apply to Mr J E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. LUMPERS' ACCIDENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION. NOTICE.— The first Monthly Meet ing of the-above will be held at the Thames Hotel TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, 21st inst., at S p.m. By order of the Committee. W.u. F. BROWNE, Hon. Sec. N.B.—All member s are requested to attend. STANLEY PO IN T, NORTH SHORE.—House for Sale; to be removed at once.—Oliver Mays. Wanted. WANTED, twelve Lumpers, to proceed to the wreck of the barque Lion.— Apply to Capt. Anderson, on the Wharf. WANTED, a smart Boy of 14 or 15 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Boot closing. —Apply to William Hyland, Boot-closer, 43, Wakeiield street. WANTED, a Partner to open a good Freestone Quarry, fit for building or paving.—Apply to M.M., office of this paper. WANTED, a detached Cottage of four Rooms, with passage through, within ten minutes' walk of Queen street. Apply to Mr Hooker, at Messrs Low and Motion's, Vulcan lane. TXTANTED, on Upholsterer ; con- V V stant work for a good hand.— Apply to T. & H. Cooke, 148, Queen street. WANTr.D, a few Men to Contract for Cutting 1,000 tons Firewood ; also, to Clear 100 acres Bush Land.—Apply to E. Gibbons, Onehunga ; or, at the Mills, Huia. WANTED, two good Painters.— Apply to C. Laßoche. Kyber Pass. WANTED, a good General Smith. Apply to N. McMillan, Vulcan lane. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15 years of age. — Apply tojMrs Cleal, Karangahaye road, near the Windmill. References required. WANTED TO BE KNOWN, that the London Dining Rooms will be OPENED on SATURDAY NEXT.—Fred. Marter & Son. Pro. rietors. Meals, Cd. WANTED, a Shepherd, to proceed to San Francisco in charge of Sheep. Profit able employment given on arrival there.—Apply to Henderson & Macfarlane. WILLIAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England ; arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED KIN OWN, 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, an intelligent I ad, about 15 years of age, to serve in a Tobacconist's Shop.—Apply to Mr Hyman, Queen street. WANTED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Warzer, the best Machines of their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer every Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.— The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and 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 and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street,



Drapery. JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK SHEETINGS BLANKETS QUILTS CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advanoe on Woollen and Cotton Goods) at LESS THAN THE .OLD PRICES. I H. ATKINS. rp H E BALANCE OP DRESS MATERIALS, SILK JACKETS, LACE SHAWLS AND JACKETS, COLORED SILKS, BLACK SILKS, AND ALL SUMMER GOODS, NOW OFFERED AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS. p THE CLOTHING DEPAfiTMENT SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. A |FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE XI THE JOB PRICES, H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND ffONEYMIAN



Drapery. I 'j COSG-EAVE & CO CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND. In view of Extensive Alterations and Largo Additions now making to the 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, AT AW IMMENSE REDUCTION, IN ORDER TO CLEA.H. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Black and Colored Silks, Fancy Summer Silks, Japanese Silks and Poplins, Paris Printed Grena dines, Paris Organdies and Jaoonets, Travelling Dress Materials, Printed Cambrics, Calicoe Carpets, Mattings, Marseilles and Toilet Quilts, All-wool Damasks, Blankets and Flannels, Gloves and 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 respeotfully requested to inspect these Goods, as the reductions will be found on examination to be genuine. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS. Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A QUALIFIED TEACHER is wanted to take temporary charge of the Junior Department.—Apply to the Head Master. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. EDUCATION RESERVES. HPENDEES, addressed to the Secre -I- tary, vrill be received till noon on MONDAY NEXT, the 3rd March, for the Lease, for a period of three years, of Lot 56, Parish of Pakuranga, contain ing l_o acres, more or less, situate at the entrance of the .Tamaki River. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary Board of Education. "DOARD OP EDUCATION. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. An Examination of Candidates for Certificates of Competency as Teachers will be held at the Educa tion Office, Auckland, towards the end of March, 1873. Further information may be obtained at the Educa tion Office, Wyndham street. NOTICE. ALL Accounts due to the late firm of Drs. Stratford and Weight not settled by the 28th February, 1873, will be placed in a Solicitor's hands to enforce immediate payment. E. BARKER, Parnell, February 17. Collector. HALF - BEED Brahma Eggs for Sale at 3s Gd per dozen, at Mr Walter Graham's Queen street. For early spring Chickens they are recommended. NOTICE. ARCH. CLAR_T& SONS hereby give notice that Mb. Archibald Clark, Jun., was admitted a Partner in their firm on lit January, 1373. The business will be conducted as heretofore under the style of ARCH, CLARK & SONS. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD, ' Tenders for Loan of One Hundred Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., Februaiy Ist, 1873. rpENDEES are invited for a Loan of -L £100,000, to be raised upon the Securities named in and under the provisions of "The Auckland Harbour Docks Act, 1871," on Five per Cent Debentures. The Securities are Freehold Harbour Endowments held under Crown Grants, Debentures, Interest, and Sinking Fund being a first charge upon, the Revenue of the Board. The Debentures will bo issued as follows:—£2s,ooo on the 10th day of July 1873,1874, 1875.1876, to be re-paid by Sinking Fund of One per Cent. Interest and principal payable either in London, Australia, or New Zealand. Tenders to be sent to this office not later than the Ist day of July, 1873, addressed to the Chairman, and i endorsed — " Tender for Auckland Harbour Bouxd Debentures." Further information, together with copies of Acts and Lithograph Plan of Auckland Harbour, shewing Endowments, may be obtained on uppUcaUoatothfsonice. WtaDALi)Yj ' Chf__an.



Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER IN FREEMAN'S BAY. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. fFENDEES will be received at this X office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at two o'clock p.m., for the Extension of Freeman's Bay Sewer, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at this office. Tenders to he endorsed, "Tender for Sewer in Freeman's Bay." W. C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SILT BASINS FOR QUEEN-STREET SEWER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 17,1873. HPENDEES will be received at thi? -I- office until TUESDAY, the 25th inst., at two o'clock p.m., for the Construction of Silt Basins for Queen-street Sewer, in terms of plans and specifica tions to be seen at this office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Silt Basins." W. C. DALDY, Chairman. pEINCE OE WALES THEATEE. LO OK O U T FOR MR TOM MARGETT'S BENEFIT Tendered to him by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, ON FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 21. GREAT ATTRACTION". rpENDEES are required for Cutting JL the Ti-tree off the road between Little Muddy Creek and Big Muddy Creek, ten feet wide; also, Erecting a Bridge across Cartwright's Creek; also. Tenders for Lowering Titirangi Hill, Clearing Stumps, &c, &c. Tenders to be sent to Mr PtrGß's, Titirangi, on or before the 25th February, before four o'clock. Specifications to be seen at Mr Pugh's. The lowest or any tender need not be accepted. PEIVATE BOAED AND EESI- X DENCE for two Gentlemen.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen street. BOAED & EESIDENCE for one or two Gentlemen in a quiet family.—Apply, for address, office of this paper. 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. Auctions. | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. OPPOSITE ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH, PARNELL. TH E Subscribers have been in structed to sell, at the house opposite St. Barnabas' Church, Parnell, on Tuesday, 25th inst., at 11 o'clock, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising— Hair-seated Couch and six Chairs, Couch and Ann Chairs, Gilt Mirror, Cheffonnier, Brussels Carpet, Wardrobe, Fender and Fireirons, Clocks, Chest Drawers, Dressing Tables, Wash stands, Mii-rors, Filter, Kitchen Utensils, &<_ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULT BY- Eowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, a few well-bred dark Brahama Fowls, Bantums, &c. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Flour, Onions, Bacon, Butter, Cheese, Oatmeal household" furniture and effects- Perambulators, a good Saddle; also, Side* saddle, &c. 10-MORROW, FEBRUARY 12. THE Subscriber will sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at half past ten o'clock, 50 cases Apples 10 bags Onions 40 bags Potatoes 10 sides Bacon 100 bags Maize. LEVI W. EATON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, FEBRUARY 21. THE Subscriber will sell by auction, in Joseph Craig's Coal Yard, To-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock, FORTY THOUSAND KAURI SHINGLES. L. W. EATON, Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24. FURNITURE SALE AT PROSPECT HOUSE, HOBSON STREET. B. TONKS&CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE- Consisting of-Drawing and Dining-room Fur niture, Bedsteads, Bedding, Kitchen Utensils &c, &c. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. npHE Subscribers will sell, at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 21et inst., at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Couch and Sit Chairs, Hair-seated Chairs, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21. : BOOKS, BOOKS. BOOKS. THE Subscribers will sell at the . Mart, Fort street, on Friday, 21st inst., a 1 o'clock, i_nii_>__ai i -■- - -: - . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SoST . Auctioneers,