Navigation Company, says that the Grey mouth coal is equal, if not superior, to Newcastle coal. Pour tons were given him by the manager of the Ngakauwhnu mine, ■which have been placed aboai'd the Wellington to give it a fair trial. He says the Buller must eventually be the principal mining

district owing to the great facilities for loading.

LYTTELTON.

This day.

The Phcebe sailed at six o'clock yesterday*

INVERCARGILL.

This day

Alfred Vallance shot himself in the head while intoxicated. Death was instantaneous. Monetary difficulties were the alleged cause*

ARGO GOLD-MINING COMPANY.

The annual general meeting of shareholders in the A.rgo Gold-mining Company was held this afternoon in the company's offices, Wyndham-street, at two o'clock, Mr S. W. ilill in the chair.

The legal manager, Mr Browne, read the advertisement calling the meeting, and the directors and mine manager's reports, which were of a very promising character.

Mr Crewe, the mine manager, spoke of the prospects of the mine as-of an encouraging nature.

The Directors' report was also approved of, and was of a satisfactory character. Nine leaders have been cut, the last two con verging towards the central reef being of a permanent nature. The reports were received and pronounced satisfactoiy.

The balance sheet for the year ending 31st January, 1573, showed — Total receipts, £882 19s 6d ; total expenditure, £539 2s 5d ; balance in hand, £43 17s Id.

The retiring directors—Messrs A. Ward rop, F. J. Moss, S. W. Hill, W. C. Wilson, and Edward Waters—were re-elected.

A vote of thanks to the chairman ter minated, the meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE POLITICAL UNION,

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) g IK) —Mr G. M. Peed has been rusticating in a different atmosphere to Auckland, pro bably sub legmina fagi, and I trust that he will return to the Star in health and strength to fulfil tlie important duties devolving upon him. During his absence a Political Union has been established, and the objects have been defined. The Press have endeavoured to throw cold water upon the association; for reasons I will not now adduce, but, no doubt, with good intent. I claim, however, the suffrages of the Auckland people to support me in carrying out principles that, without them, the colony of New Zealand, but more especially the province of Auckland, must be sufferers. Ecce the political disorganisation at Wellington, and presently probably else where. I claim no credit to myself, and \ ask for no other credit but the support ot - my fellow-countrymen, at the Br^g^ Hotel, next Saturday, at the h;, ar 0 f two o'clock sharp, when I will explain my views with reference to the intention of the association. I am not li^ e some one else, who " called all men to arms," but I am one to call every one to +Jne meeting. The compliment paid me of indorsing the subscribers' book '' with a tankard of beer and two cross-pipes" will there be accepted as your good-will offering, and, I have no doubt, the public will join you. If, however, such does not prove a fact, then, if needed, the door will be closed, and neither the one or the other shall be admitted without your consent. Assuming that any gentleman or gentlemen choose to make free, the chairman will repeat what he quoted from Shakespeare, last meeting, viz., "Velutiin speculum," in other words, to hold the mirror up to nature.—l am, &c, John Mason.

[It is sincerely to be hoped that Mr Mason will have a large audience on Saturday to he-r his exposition of the principles of the Union. The exclusion of the tankard and cross pipes would be a great mistake, as tending to lessen that spirit of cordiality—not to say conviviaUtv—which has hitherto characteifsed the Union.—Ed. E.S.I

THE WHARF EXTENSION.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —Having seen in the local papers men tion made of "the want of wharf accommoda tion for the San Francisco line of steamers, and the accommodation which the wharf when finished will give, I made some inquiiy, and was told that 200 feet was to be the length of the addition. I think, while about it, they should make it 350 feet, then two vessels could be moored at each side. The same mistake has always been made in the colonies when constructing docks, for instance Mort's dock at Waterview had to be lengthened about 50 feet. The. dock at Cockatoo Island had also* to be lengthened. The vessels of the present day, both steam and sailingi are much longer then they were twenty years ago. As for the breadth I think it might be made a little broader ; it would give it more stability at the bottom. The bracing at the top is good, but you must have breadth at the bottom to give it stability. Figure to yourself the Nebraska lying at the wharf with a collier alongside of her, and perhaps three more ships of heavy tonnage, and a heavy N.E. gale, such as we have seen in Auckland. I think the wharf unless well secured by breadth would soon become shaky. Now is the time to improve if deemed requisite.—l am, &c, Nauticus.

The Rocky Mountain News, California, Ba y S : —<< Several weeks ago two men named Jordon, with the wife of one, and a hired man, left Port Wallace for a buffalo hunt. They did not return at the anticipated time, and parties were sent out to find them. The body of the hired man was discovered on the plains much mutilated. They continued the search, andfound the body of one of the Jordans. Under his head was discovered a woman's apron, giving evidence that after being wounded his wife had nursed him until torn away. In the body of the man were sticking seventeen Indian arrows, and from their shape it was the opinion of those versed in Indian warfare that they were made by the Pawnees. This was strength ened by the knowledge that a small band of Pawnees had been roaming about that vicinity for some time. Within a short distance of the above mentioned un fortunate man was found the other Jordan, also mutilated. They had with them when they left Wallace four mules and five horses. None of the animals were to be found. Troops have been sent out to scour the country This sad and hellish deed was committed about forty-miles south of Monument, on the Kansas Pacific Railway. It m thought that the woman was captured, and|iß now with the Indians.

CITY COUNCIL.

THIS DAY. A special meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon in the Council room, Canada buildings, to consider the question of water supply. Present : His Worship the Mayor (in the chair) ; Councillors Cosgrave, Williams, Isaacs, Jones, Dargaville, and Prime. The Council went into committee to con sider the question of water supply, on the motion of Councillor Prime, seconded by Councillor Vvillianis. The Mayor stated that unfortunately several plaits had been destroyed in the fire at the Provincial Government buildings. Councillor Isaacs said that after perusing the various reports on the subject h.6 titiiila not, as an individual, form any idea as to the best scheme to Recommend to the public. The Imports of Messrs Weaver, Wrigg, and Bell differed so much that it was impossible for any outside person to form a reliable opinion. The Mayor pointed out that Mr Bell in his report stated that he had takeli Mr Weaver's estimate of the cost of the Nihotapu supply, and added on to it the increased cost in the price of iron. Councillor Isaacs said he had seen that, and it shewed that they were asked to pay Mr Bell a matter of £100 for merely taking up Mr Weaver's report and adding on to it tlie increased cost of piping. Councillor Dargaville said they Were very much obliged to Mr Isaacs for pointing out" the difficulties in their way. They all knew of those difficulties, but it was their duty to face them, and to form an intelligent opinion upon the schemes. If they could not form such an opinion they should resign their seats and let some one else take their places. Councillor Tsaacs said no one was more anxious to secure a good supply of water than he was. He had agitated for it from the day that he took his seat in the Council. The Mayor reviewed the various schemes, and was decidedly in favour of the Western Springs. . Councillor Cosgrave suggested the ap pointment of a Water Commission, consist ing of five councillors and five gentlemen ap pointed by the public. Councillor Dargaville said there was a good deal of sense in Councillor Cosgrave's suggestionf but he should remember that the Council were appointed by the ratepayers for the express purpose of settling such matters then why ask the public to appoint another commission? To bring the matter to a definite head he would move, "That should the ratepayers approve of a permanent water supply this Council recommends the Nihotapit scheme, estimated to cost £100,000, as the best ; and that the Mayor take the vote of the ratepayers on the subject."

The Mayor, although not approving of tlie motion, said he would second it pro forma, to evoke discussion.

Councillor Cosgrave would oppose the motion. The appointment of a water com mission had given great satisfaction in Victoria.

Councillor Isaacs said he could not vote for the motion. He did not know, of his own knowledge, anything about the merits of Nihotapu, and he'had no means of forming an opinion excent irom the reports of engineers, who differed so much.

Councilor Prime thought the Nihotapu scL«sra6 was impracticable. He thought they must get the supply from Western Springs or somewhere in the neighbourhood of Cabbage Tree Swamp. Councillor Williams was in favour of a gravitation scheme, but he thought it would be better to adopt a scheme that involved pumping, objectionable as that might be. Councillor Cosgrave then moved, as an amendment upon Councillor Dargaville's motion, forthe appointment of a commission, but the amendment was not seconded, and lapsed. The Mayor stated that Mr Peppercorne's report estimated the total cost of the supply from the Western Springs at £85,000, in cluding city service pipes. He proposed to construct a tunnel to collect the water, so as to save the cost of a reservoir.

It was agreed on the motion of Councillor Isaacs, seconded by Councillor Cosgrave, to adjourn the meeting until Monday week, at eight o'clock in the evening, when the question is to be gone into fully.

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

THIS DAY

A GENERAL meeting of shareholders was held this afternoon in the public room, Insurance buildings, in compliance with the require ments of the articles of association of the Company. Mr W. Earle occupied the chair. The meeting was of a formal nature, and consisted merely of reading the report of the directors, which was of a satisfactory nature. It stated that the whole of the machinery had been received from Glasgow, and erected on the company's premises at the Thames. Grahamstown had been successfully lighted with gas on the 22nd instant, and numerous applications had been made by intending consumers. The report concluded with a few words of praise to Mr Atkinson, the engineer of the Auckland Gas Company, for his services in superintending the erection of the plant; and to Mr Wilson, their own engineer, for the energy displayed by him in carrying on the works. The report was adopted on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr T. Russell, who suggested that the surplus plant on hand be sold ; and that, if any difficiency re mained, a small call be made towards liquidating the indebtedness of the Com pany, without encroaching on the profits. This being agreed to, it was proposed by Mr T. Russell, and seconded by Mr Burn, that a call of 2s 6d per share be made, to pay up the remaining liabilities of the company. This was agreed to and a vote of thanks to the directors terminated the proceedings.

fla* E?lM& BTAB, FftIJDAX PBBBtTAUY 28 1873.



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-I*, T?OR HOKIANGA |^\ X 1 DIRECT. -M§UM^ The Schooner «^^s£b> Herald, Captain McKenzie, will sail for Hokianga THIS DAY, I'ebraaiy 28. For freight or passage apply to ' J, S, MACFARLANE, Agent. TO LET, in Hardinge street, a House of eight rooms, overlooking the harbor. Apply to John Ogilvie, Grocer, Drake street. JACOB'S DREAM. THE drawing for thia Picture will take place on THURSDAY next, at four o'clock, at Mr Bartlett's Studio, AUCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. THE Members of the yarioUS Catli panies afs, l'tj-iphbtfully invited to attend the Futiefill of the late Volunteer Altcied Duff, of No. 1 (Royal) Company. The fut_er.il will leave his late residence in Wakefield street TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at four o'clock. .T. HERBERT BURNS, Captain. OTAHUHU AND HOWICK TROOPS ROYAL CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS; AS the clay of the Governor's arrival cannot be fixed, the onler for MONDAY'S Parade is COUNTERMANDED. W. T. BASSETT, Capt. R.C.V, FOUND, yesterday, a Cheque for £10—The owner can have the same by apply ing to Thos. Barnett, Pork Butcher, Queen street. ORIANA GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registeked). NOTICE is hereby given that a Call (the first) of Sixpence per Share hs>s this day been made by the Directors upon tho Capital of the Comptny, payable to the Legal Manager, at tlie Com pany's Office, Shortland 'street, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the 12th March, 1873. ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, February 27, 1873. "P WAYTE'S Clearance List of Books to be had on application at 100, Queen street. GOLDEN EAGLE GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). A CALL (the Oth) of One Penny per Share has this day been made on the Capital Stock of the Company, payable at the Office of the Company, City Mart Office, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the 12th day of March next. By order of the Directors. AY. MILLER, Manager. Auckland, February 20, 1573. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ABTISTS. THE Exhibition of the above Society will be held at the City Hall about the end of the present month. Works of Art intended for Exhibition will be re ceived from the 24th to the 2Sth inst., between the hours ten and four each day. The following will be admissible:- Oil and Water- Color Paintings (foreign or local). Crayon and Pencil Drawings, Etchings, Designs, Architectural Plans, Photographs, and Statuary. JNO. C. HOYTE, Hon. Secretary. Parnell, February 1, 1873. OOMEOETABLE Board and Eesi dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to " 8.," Star ollice. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tekoers fok Loax of Oxe Ho'DKED Thousand Pounds. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, N.Z., February Ist, 1873. TENDERS are invited for a Loan of £100,030, 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 w 111 be issued as follows:—£2s,ooo on the 10th day of July 1873, 1874, 1875. 1870. 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 endorsed — " Tender for Auckland Harbour Board Debentures." Further information, together with copies of Acts and Lithograph Plan of Auckland Harbour, shewing Endowments, may be obtained on application to this office. .„_..-, W. C. DALDY, Chairman. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Share holders of the South Eiitish Fire and Marine In surance Company of New Zealand, will be held at the Company's Office, Queen street, AucHand, on MON DAY, the 24th day of March, 1873, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the puipo_.e of consideiing the propriety of increasing the Capital of the Campany, by the creation and sale of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd clause of the Company's Articles of Association. By order of the Board of Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manpger. Auckland, January 30, 1873. REFORMATORY. IT is proposed to establish, under the auspices and protection of the Provincial Government, a REFORMATORY for the Province of AucHand. As such an Institution will receive only the younger criminals and those convicted of Vagrancy it v» 111 not interfere with any other Home or Refuge for the destitute and neglected of the population. Contributions will be most thankfully received by the Ladies whose names are under, or at the offices of the daily papers ; such contributions to be lodged in the Savings' Bank until the Institution can be com msneed on a very moderate scale. MRS. NOLAN, Pitt street. MRS. J. B. RUSSELL, Upper Queen street. MRS. R. F. MoNICOL, Wellington street. MRS. H. H. ELLIS, Grey street. MRS. R. ARTHUR, Hepburn street. MRS. SAMUEL VAILE, Karangahape road. MRS. CORNFORD, Vincent street. A grant of £250 has been made by the Provincial Government, with an allotment of land for building. OEDON & OOTCH, 280, G-eorge street, Sydney, N.S.W., Printers, Brokers, News and Advertising Agents. Miller and Richard's Extra Hard Metal Types. Presses and Printing Materials always in stock; also, Messrs A. B. Fleming & Co's celebrated Printing Inks. Prompt attention to all orders received direct, accompanied by drafts or reference to Sydney houses. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 19, 1873. TENDEES for a Supply of about Ten Thousand (10,000) Superficial Feet of suit able Stone Flagging, to be delivered free in Auckland within four months from date, will be received by the City Council till Noon on MONDAY, the 3rd March i neFu'rtherinf«v.wtlQn way bo obtained from the City Surveyor.



Wanted. WANTED, Employment by an active middle-aged Man ; several yens em ployed as general laborer at the Union Sash and Door Company.—Address P.P., office of thia paper. WANTED, a good Second-band Spring Cart.-Apply, by letter, to A.8.C., office of this paper. WAITED, a respectable Girl as Servant. - Apply at Hayward's Cheap Bedding Warehouse, f>s, Queen street. WANTED, a good General Servant Girl.—Apply at the Carpenters' Arms Hotel- Grey street. WANTED, an active Girl—Apply to Mrs Dur.dass, United States .Restaurant, Queen street. WANTED, ii good General Servant, Apply at the Fit:;roy Hotel, Wakefield street. WANTED, a smart active Young Man to make himself generally.—Apply at the Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a strong "Boy as an Apprentice to the Boot Trade ; one ac custotned Ui the trade preferred.—Apply Garrett Bros., Dublin House, "Wakefield street. WANTED KNOWN, ex Warwick, Point Lace, Braids, Berlin Wools, and Fancy Goods.—STEETTON'S, Top of Grey street. "VX7A NTED, a good General Servant. V V Apply to Mis Cosgrave, Alten Road. WANTED, a steady Man to Run Papers.— Apply to the office of this paper. WANTED, a strong active Lad; one accustomed to the grocery business pre ferred, —H. & P. Gibbons. WILLIAM CROCOMBE, native of Plan, Portland, Dorsetshire, England : arrived in Auckland seven years ago.—Your Mother anxious to hear of you. WANTED KNOWN, that the un dersigned lias always on Hand and for Sale, s large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lot. to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED TO SELL, Sewinp Machines, new and second-hand. Agent foi the Britannia and Little AVarzer, the best Machine.' f their class. Purchasers will find it to their ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engincei 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, etc., 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, ard at tlie 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 a)' 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. MR ALEEED ANDERSON, It A M., Pianist, by special appointment in London, to His Royal Higness tlie Duke of Edinburgh, will his give first Concert on or about MONDAY. TOOK OUT _I_J fO 11 THE AUCKLAND AMATEUR SERENADERS. W. F. ARMSTRONG, Manager. ]" OVERS of good Cigars are re .J quested to test the El AGUILA de RUSSIA CIGARS, the Choicest ever imported into Auckland, by the p.s. Nebraska. y M. HAY MAN, TOBACCONIST, Next to the Savinos' Bank, Queen street. A YOUNG MAN, lately arrived per Warwick, with a family of young children and nothing to support them, would be grateful of employment in a Store or any similar capacity ; good at accounts if required ; would make himself generally useful. Salary no object.—Apply to X.H., Star office. A UCKLAND AUTUMN RACE i3_ MEETING. ELLERSLIE.—APRIL 14, 1873. Stewards : Hon. C. J. Taylor Dr Pollen Major Walmsley C Crammer, Esq. John Cosgrave, Esq. Juixie : Captain Beckham. HANDicArrER : Captain W. Fraser. Clerk of the Course : H. Hardington, Esq. ►St arte ii: 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 It ace.—12.45. WELTER HANDICAP of 40 soys ; 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 Rack.—2.SO. AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added j 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 Sth 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., Sth April. Entrances by telegram will not be received unless I accompanied by remittance. Qualification to members oi Auckland Jockey Club 1 soy, to non-members 2 soys for all races except ; Pony and Hack races, for which 1 soy will qualify. I l ony * BURTON J, DAVENEY, Hon. Secretary A.J.O. • February 16,1873.



Drapery. ! ! JUST OPENED, A HEAVY STOCK ! I I OF ! SHEETINGS j BLANKETS QUILTS i CALICOES LONG CURTAINS FLANNELS AND MANCHESTER GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, Which will be sold (notwithstanding the great advanoe on Woollen and CottongGaods) at LESS THAN THE^OLD PRICES. Ii 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 SPECJAL CHEAP LINES. A FEW CASES OF HATS STILL ON SALE Al THE JOB PEICES. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEY MAN



Drapery. T COSGRAVE & CO., * CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, In view of Extensive Alterations and Large Additions now making to the present premises, and to make room for the largely increased Winter Importations now purchased in the Homo markets, will, from and after SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, offer the Whole of their elegant and well-assorted Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT AN IMMENSE REDUCTION, In order to Clear. 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, Caliooe 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 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. EDUCATION RESERVES. 1 LENDERS, addressed to the Secre tary, will be received till noon oil MONDAY NEXT, the 3rd March, for the Lease, for a period of three years, of Lot 56, Parish of Pakuranga, contain ing l'-dO acres, more or less, situate at the entrance of the Tamaki River. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary Board of Education. SPECIAL NOTICE. EARLY CLOSING. AFTER tbe Ist of next month the CITY CLOTHING MART will be CLOSED for Business EVERY DAY (except Saturday) at six p.m., and on SATURDAYS at 11 p.m. sharp. SAMUEL COOMBES, Proprietor. T3OARD OF 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 n Office, Wyndham street. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. TH E number of SEWING MACHINES claiming the attention of the ladies of Auckland is so great that thoy may well be puzzled which to choose. The undersigned, from his practical acquaintance with the construction of the various Machines in use, can confidently recom mend TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH MACHINE To his friends and the public. It contains important isiprovements, and is without doubt the handsomest and best Machine to be had, having taken prizes at all recent competitions. Prices : HAND MACHINES, 5 guineas. STAND MACHINES, 7 guineas andß£ with extras. T. PEACOCK, SHORTLAND STREET, Agent for New Zealand. Instructions given, requisites supplied, and repairs done on the premises. TO LET, a cor4"ortable four-roomed Cottage in Russell street, Ponsonby road (close to Mr James's, Builder, residence.)— Apply on the premises. NOTICE. TO OWNERS, MASTERS, AND MATES OF VESSELS TRADING OUT OF AUCKLAND. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Thames Hotel, on SATURDAY, Ist March,at 7.30 p.m., to take into consideration the propriety' of memorialising the Government to appoint a Local Board of Examiners for the Port of Auckland. All persons interested are earnestly invited to attend. OARD AND RESIDENCE for two Gentlemen or Ladies at Karangahape road, | three doors from Mr afflfrgham, UppovQuera stmt,



Miscellaneous. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr P. Vragnizan. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, FEB. 28, GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR TOM MARGE TT S, The Fivorite Comique, and SIGNOR L. FERRARI, The Celebrated Monkey Trainer. Tendered to them by the leading Amateurs of Auckland. Great Attraction for this Occasion. (See Day BUI.) Tickets may be had at the principal Hotels in Auckland. Prices:—Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, ls. T)RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr P. Vragnizan. SATURDAY EVENING, March 1, 1873, GRAND OPENING NIGHT of the MAMMOTH COMPAN Y. First Appearance of MISS E. NEILSON, the charm ing Cantatrice, And Mr GEORGE BROMLEY, the celebrated Polyphonist; Also, Re-appearance of Mr TOM MARGETTS, the favorite Comique, Also Signor LUIGI FERRARI, the celebrated Monkey Trainer. GRAND BILL FOR THIS OCCASION. N.R-.FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. Prices : Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, ls. pITY MEAT BAZAAR. LIST OF PRICES :— Primest Beef from 2.\d to 4jd per lb ; Primest Mutton from 2M to 4M. per lb; Veal, Pork, and Lamb, equally low ; Chops, i\ per lb ; Steak, 5d ptx lb ; Corn Beef, 3d per lb. W. H. MESSENGER. Una — iiiiiiimmiiw ' *~~*~~*~""***"*—™—™ [Established 1842.] WJ A M~I E S O N, • FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &o. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. WELLESLEY STREET EAST, Four Doors from Corner. ft——— p____ n ____^._m_«___________________W_M_Mi TWO or tbree young Men can be accommodated with Board and Residence by applying to Mrs Chapman, York Terrace, Grey street. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AQUALI EIED TEACHER is wanted to take temporary charge of the Junior Department.-A P ply toMead^Master^^ Secretary. A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK. ESTABLISHED 1847. President: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. Vice-President: WILLIAM RATTRAY, Esq. The Bank is open daily from 12 to 1 o'clock, also on Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from ls. and upwards received, for which 5 per cent, interest is allowed. Every facility given to depositors. R. CAMERON, Accountant. Auctions. THURSDAY, MARCH 13. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. allotmentTcook street. THE Subscribers bave received in structions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, March j.3, at twelve o'clock, .._, ___ Lot 3 and part of Lot 4 of the subdivision of Allot ments 44, 45, and 46, of Section 28, City Of Auckland, 21 feet frontage to Cook street, by a depth of 83 feet, and situated close to the new Oddfellows' Hall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 13. BUILDING AND ALLOTMENT, WYNDHAM STREET. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, CHAPEL STREET. PROPETY, ONEHUNGA. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, March 13, at twelve o'clock, The following Properties, viz. :— WYNDHAM STREET.—Part of Allotment 26, Section 17, City of Auckland, 21 feet frontage to Wyndham street, with Cottage erected thereon, situated opposite the Shakspeare Hotel. CHAPEL STREET.—Part of Allotment 20, Sec tion 22, City of Auckland, 22 feet frontage to Chapel street, with the comfortable Family Residence erected thereon, newly shingled and ONEHUNGA.-Lots 7, S, 26, 27, and 28, Section 32, Village of Onehunga, containing 1 acre 3 roods 17 perches, all fenced and under cultivation, and situated close to Mrs Norman's residence. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 3." BRUNSWICK MART. BRIGANTINE SEA GULL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Monday, March 3, at eleven o'clock, The well-known favorite Brigantine SEA GULL, 122 tons register, as she now lies at Queen street Wharf, with all her Standing and Running Gear, Ground Tackle, &c, ready for sea. THURSDAY, MARCH 13. PORT WAIKATO HOTEL AN J GROUND. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT 7 THE Subscribers bave receip m" structions to sell at the Land Mart, f t stree W on Thursday, March 13, at twelve o'clock The PORT WAIKATO HOTEL, con£in D g UY e}7 e large Rooms, erected on Lots K~.«" T? township of Port Waikato, and sT™ °PP°slte the Government Wharf A. „_, , A three-roomed Cottage erected / Alot °7 of the Township of Port Waikato / Lot 6, Township of Port Waika* Lot 92, Township of Port Wai^" Also, / 10 Acres at Waiuku / Town Acre at Waipr SAMUEL COC^ E & SON,