PORT CHALMERS

This day. The s.s. Taranaki arrived at 11.30 a.m. on the llth instant, from Lyttelton. The s.s. Wellington undocks from the graving dock to-morrow, the 12th instant. The s.s. Taranaki will be taken in for a few days for overhaul, cleaning &c.

BLENHEIM.

This day. The Helen Burns has cleared at the Cus toms for London with 2,849 bales wool, 14 sheepskins, 885 bales flax, 3 cases shells. Total value of cargo, £50,901.

OAMARU.

This day. The first sod of the Oamaru and Moeraki railway has been turned. There were 2,000 persons present. A bullock was roasted whole, and beer supplied to the navvies.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day. The Provincial Secretary announced in Council to-day that a Bill granting a lease to the Iron-sand Comp any would be introduced on Monday. A man has dropped dead from sunstroke, and another was killed by a fall from the roof of the Catholic Chapel. 12.3 p.m. The meeting has been postponed until two ' o'clock. The natives are still coming in and the Kings party is well represented.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

March 11. Sash and Door Co. (insured), £8 10s. Windsor Castle, 3s 6d. Coliban, ls lOd to 2s Id. Cure, lis 9d, lis 6d. Black Angel, 30s, 31s ; sellers, 30s. Waitemata, 2s 3d. Caledonian, £16, £16 10s to £17 ss; buyers, £17 ss. Bright Smile, 44s Gd. D. B. Orchard, Secretary.

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

(From Our Special Reporter.)

STOKE (NELSON)

Yesterday,

Eighth Match (Skirmishing),—The fol lowing is the complete score in this match (the result of which we gave in our last evening's issue) : — Pts. Capt. Murray (Thames), Ist prize, £12... 74 McLean (Thames), 2nd prize, £9 ... 72 Taylor (Otago), 3rd prize, £8 71 Hoskins (Thames), 4th prize, £7 ... 68 Thompson (Thames), Sth prize, £5 ... 68 Cowie (Otago), 6th prize, £4 68 McKenzie (Otago), 7th prize, £3 ... 67 Wales (Otago), Bth prize, £2 65 Orbell, A.C. 63 Boardman, Auckland 63 Chamberlain, Greymouth 62 Adam, Otago 62 Muir, Dunedin 60 Coleman, Waikato 60 Mills, Auckland 59 Kitchen, Auckland 59 Elder, A.C 58 Sutton, Marlborough 58 Wilson, Otago 57 Richardson, Otago 57 Morley, A.C. ... 57 Matthews, Militia 56 Finerty, A.C. -• ' ••• 56 Dixon, Otago 55 Oates, Wellington 55 Bassett, Wellington 55 McGregor, Otago 55 Sergt. Buchanan, Otago 55 McLaren, Otago 55 Hay, Anckland ... 54 Thompson, Invercargill ... 53 D. Buchanan, Otago ... 53 Greenwood, Wellington 52 Prowse, Wellington 52 Fowler, Waimea ... ... •■• ••• 51 Stewart, Dunedin 50 Blake, Timaru 50 Leigh, Auckland 49 Mellsopp, Auckland 49 Ellis, Taranaki 47 Gordon, Thames 46 Ross, Westland 46 Trexter, Otago .. 45 Haresnape, Auckland 45 Halse, Wellington ~ •"%£&*"" 4^ Grey, Nelson .. 45 Cevallie, Christchurch 44 Partington, Thames 42 Rule, Oamaru 41 Warren, Auckland ... 40 McLeod, Thames 40 Renouf, Napier 40 Welsh, Wellington 40 Leigh, Auckland 38 Douglas, Otago 38 Blake, Napier 38 Payne, Auckland , ... 37 Gray, Wanganui ... 37 _ .Gundry, Auckland 37 Bowater, Wellington 36 Nutsford, Otago ... ... ... ... 35 Pell, Dunedin 34 Crawford, Auckland ... 32 Soall, Auckland ... 32 Morrison, Wellington 32 Robinson, Otago 30 Buttle, Thames 29 Forsyth, Westland 28 Stone, Thames 27 Stonebridge, Westland 26 Bould, Wellington 26 Clode, Otago 26

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Voices from the Ratepayers.—You have evidently mistaken the intention of the Councillor's remarks. Your letter is plainly written under a misconception, and its insertion would only be calculated to mislead the public

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OH 12, 1873.



Special Advertisements. CHEAP LINES OE DEESS MATERIAL, Specially adapted for wear during the warm months of February and March. Fancy Stripe Grenadines, from 7gd White Marcella, from Shd per yard Punted Muslins, fast colors, 6d per yard Superior Batistes, 10§d per yard White Ground Alpaca Lustres, Is per yard Fancy Mohairs, 6d per yard Plain Alpacas, 5Jd per yard. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. « "C^OE SYDNEY WMfe^ DIRECT. '^'([l^^^; The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Phoebe, H. Woksp, Commander, will leave the ManukLU for the above port on SUNDAY, 16th inst., at 10 a.m. Fakes ; — Saloon £9 0 0 Steerage £4 10 0 For freight or passage-apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, Onehunga; R. S. LEDGER, Grahamstown. "Wanted- WANTED, forthe country, a Boot maker ; good wages.—Apply to B. Gittos, 3, Wyndham street, Auckland. WANTED, a Kitchen Boy for the Thames.—Apply at the Royal Mail Hotel sharp. WANTED, an active useful Man who is a good gardener and can assist in indoor work.—Apply to Mrs Beckham, Grafton road. WANTED, a strong Youth or Young Man.—W. Barton, Kyber Pass. TT7 ANTED, Carpenters; none 'but TT good hands need apply to Radcliffe and Dugleby ; at Mr J. Wairen's, Grocer, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a General Servant for ■ Tauranga; references required.—Apply to Mrs Marks, Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church. WANTED, steady Pegmen and Rivetters. —Apply to Geo. Hemus, Boot Manu factory, Newton. WANTED, Plumbers and Gas fitters ; the highest wage's and constant em ployment given to first-class tradesmen. —W. J Marks, 74, Chapel-street. WANTED, a Married Couple with ou t children; the Woman as Cook and L:undress, and the Man as Gardener (must be a good mower and able to milk).— Apply between the hours of ten and twelve to Mr Brathwaite, Manager Union Bank of Australia. North Shore, March 10,1873. WANTED, a Eemale Servant where another is kept; references indispensable.— Apply to Mrs Dyer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, that H. WATTS, Maruet Place, has for Sale:—4o sacks of splendid large Sydney Onions, and must be sold ;14 lbs. for ls, for Two W: eks only. Come and Buy. C TAN TED, a Boy to carry out goods VV and attend to the shop.—Apply to Mr Gorray, Butcher, Wakefield-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, by a respectable middle aged Female, a Situation as Housemaid or General Servant in a small family. Can produce good references from former employers. No objection to the country.—Address E.C, office of this paper. WA NT E D. — Purchasers are Wanted for the choice of one of two Soda water Machines. -Apply to Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., Auckland , or, to J. Dooley, Coromandel. WANTED, a good Cabinetmaker. —Apply to Close Bros, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, a Book binder ; to a steady man constant employ ment.—Apply at the Star office. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs G. M. Reed, North Shore, or at the office of this paper. W ANTED 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, a Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, a first-class Milliner.— J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a pix-roomed Cottage •vi'thin fifteen minutes' walk of the Post office. -Address— " R.8.," St a r Office. nr ANTED KNOWN.— VV Prices Reduced. Singer's New Family Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing Machines.—M. A. SS Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. To meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in pay&g the full amount at once Mrs Aldrich has adopted a method of time payment to suit them AfYED TO SELL, Sewing Machines, new and second-hand. Agent for the Britannia and Little Wanzer the besMadges , f their class. Purchasers will find it to Uieir ad vantage to buy from me ; being a Practical Engineer Iverf Machine is thoroughly overhauled and guaranteed. Needles, Oil and Extras. Repairs.- , The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. WANTED KNOWN, that tbe un-: dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale a laree Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to fuit buyers or for shipment either ai the Yard, CmSm-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga ' JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, &c, &c., gSmart' B ,n e xt, Blue Post, Victoria street. '



Miscellaneous- SATURDAY, MARCH 15. NEW FISHING BOAT, NETS, ETC., ETC., ETC. THE Subscribers will sell, on the Queen street Wharf, near the Fish Stalls, on Saturday next, 15th inst., at twelve o'clock, The New Fishing-boat DOLLY VARDEN, only three months old; with all her Gear, Sails, Sweeps, &c. Also, Three Fishing Nets, 240 fathoms long by 10 feet deep ; Wheelbarrow, Large Boiler (35 gallons), and Sundries. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, AT THE CORNER MART, At Eleven O'clock. f*fi KEGS B~UTTER, ex Rita, \J V-/ for the Benefit of Whom it May Concern. 05 bags Maize (damage unreservedly) 70 Cheese (upset price), 3s to ss. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTERS, No. 154, E.C. EEG-ULAR Monthly Meeting This (Wednesday) Evening, at half-past seven, Masonic Hotel, Princes street. W. B. HAYWARD, W.M. AMERICAN EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TH E undersigned has received a small quantity of this superior Potatoe, ex Hero, from Syc"ney. Price, ls Od per lb. Also, PRAIRIE GRASS, LUCERNE, and NEW FLOWER SEEDS. H. LIPSCOMBE, 130, Queen-street. CITY OF LONDON GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). THE Annual General Meeting of tlie Shareholders of this Company will be held.at the Company's Office, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 24th inst., at 3 p.m. Business: —To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, Elect Directors, and Appoint an Auditor. H. N. GARLAND, Secretary. Auckland, 12th March, 1873. LOST, on Sunday, between the Junc tion Hotel, Epsom, and the Choral Hall, a Breastpin; snake surrounding a cluster of small pearls, v.lth a pearl pendant.—The finder will be rewarded on bringing it to Jas. Barlow, opposite Junction Hotel, Epnom. CRAYFISH to be had at ls. each at Mrs Murray's Oyster Saloon, next door to the Cash Palace. PERSONAL. THE Mr Thomas Adams who sold some Land on the Gre.it Barrier Island in August, 18G7, will much oblige by calling at the office of Messrs Samuel Cochrane & Son, Auctioneers, Fort street. ME¥ ZEALAND HOUSE. TO THE LADIES OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. I respectfully beg to intimate that I am Showing my. NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS Comprising ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON In VELVET, VELVETEEN, AND CLOTH MANTLES, OPERA AND WATERPROOF TWEED The New Shades of Color in the various DRESS MATERIALS, Everything New in FANCY SILKS, Extra Qualities in BLACK SILKS, A Novel Selection of Wool Goons, In short, all classes of New Goods for the Season. REAL LACE COLLARS AND SETS ; W*. RATTRAY, NEW ZE LAND HOUSE, 66, Queen street, Auckland.



Miscellaneous. DISTRICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, March 12,1873. WITH .Reference to District Orders of 25th ultimo, there will be a Ceremonial Parade of tlie whole of the Volunteers Forces in the District at 2.30 p.m. on TUESDAY, 18th inst., to take part in a Demonstration and Procession in honour of His Excellency the Governor-the Commander-in- , Chief—at his departure from the Colony. The Cavalry, Engineers, Rifle and Cadet Corps in the Albeit Barracks. The Artillery and Naval Volunteers at their private parades, in time to lire salutes of seventeen Guns from Fortßritomart and the North Head respectively, as the Hero passes. WM. ST. CLAIR TISDALL, Major, Pro Officer Commanding District. BEEWING MACHINE on SALE ill the latest improvements, with plain tables: quarter and ha!* cases. GRANT & MORTON, Agents, 12 3, queen street, POEED GATED lEON EOE KJ ROOFING. G FEET Gs. od. 7 FEET Os. od. May be had in large or small quantities. J. ROUT. High-street. SADDLES Y. THE Umdersigned has just received ex Warwick, a Splendid Shipment of the above, comprising— Saddles, Bridles (Ladies'and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spvrs, Ladies" and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoe and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. More to Arrive per Edinburgh Castle. W. S. JONES, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTER, 15 4, QUEEN STREET. B A Z A A Pw ABAZAAE in aid of the Presby terian Church (in course of erection) in Coro mandel will be held in the beginning of April. Mrs McNicol, St. James' Manse, and Mrs Reed, North Shore, have kindly agreed to receive any Articles which Lac"es or Gentlemen in Auckland may be good enough to contribute towards this important object. BOAED AND EESIDENCE for two or three Gentlemen, or a Lady and Gentle man, in a private family.—Apply to Mrs AV". Arthur, j Upper Queen-street. CROWN PRINCE GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). • THE Directors of the above-named Company have this day made a Call (the 10th) of SIXPENCE per Share, payable at the Company's Office, Vailes' Buddings, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, lUh day of Mf-ch, 1873. By order of the Directors. JAMES W. PREECE, Legal Manager. March 3, 1873. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). rTIHIS BEANCH will shortly be open for business; meanwhile all communic tions to be addressed to the undersigned. DAVID HEAN, Manager. Auckland 4th March, 18 73 o c • E • V_£ • SHORTLAND-STREET. JOHN STEEET (Late of the Exchange Hotel), Having taken the above well-known Horse trust that he will receive the .same amount of patronage heretofore accorded him by bis friends and the public generally, and would only add that the motto of the Hotel wi". remain unaltered. AUCKLAND LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. THE Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Auckland Ladies1 Benevolent Society will be held in the Room of the Young Men's Cluistian Association on Friday Evening, March 14, 1873. The Chair will be taken at 7.30 by His Honor the Super! n tendent. TO LET, a four-stalled Stable in Wellesley-street, near Hobson-street.—Apply to Mov_.is Marks, Pawnbroker. TO LET, FOR A TERMS OF YEARS, the Allotment situated in Hobson street, adjoin ing the Roman Catholic property, corner of Wyndham and Hobson streets. For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort street. TO ELT, a Eour-roomed House, with offices and six acres of ground, situated near Lake Takapuna and the sea beach.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, 44, Queen street. T3OETLAND CEMENT A FRESH CONSIGNMEGT OF PORTLAND CEMENT, • FIRE BRICKS, FIRE TILES, PLASTER OF PARIS, KEEN'S CEMENT, And all Kinds OF BUILDER Si' MATERIALS ALWAYS ON HAND KEANE & JENKINSON, PLASTERS, SLATE RS, ETC., Victoria street East. EOE SALE, a Gas-making Apparatus, complete; we 1! adapted for a country Hotel.—For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fo-t street. TO LET, the Lease and Goodwill of a Shop at the corner of Hobson and Vic toria-streets.—Apply to W. A. Patterson, at Messrs B. Tonks and Co., Queen-street. EOE SALE, one Whaleboat, 30ft. —Apply.to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom house street. ST. MATTHEVS Sale of Plain and Ornamental Work will take place on the 12th and 13th inst., in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. Dyson, at the junction of Queen street and Wellesley Door's open on Wednesday, at 3p.m. and 6 p.m., on Thursday, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. i Admission charge : Sixj. ence. i Amongst other attractions there will be Vocal and Instrumental Music, a Magic Lantern, <&c. I The promised contributions of work are requested !to be sent in before noon of the 12th, to Mrs J. | Hooper or Mrs D. Jones. GOMEOETABLE Board and Eesi donco In a pleasantly situated part of Parnell. For address apply to "K," Star office.



Miscellaneous. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTISTS. CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. LAST WEEK. THE ART EXHIBITION Will be open CHIS DAY (WEDNESDAY), 12th MARCH, 1873 From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 to 10 p.m. Admission One Shilling. LIST OE SPOETS (ST. PATRICK'S DAY), STEWARDS : R. KELLY BEDELL & WATSON W. ABBOTT JOHN MOORE. Starter : w. cox. ROYAL OAK HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. 1. A Flat Race ; Handicap, 200 yards, all comers . firize, L2. 2. A Pony Race, under 14 hands, li miles ; prize' L5. 3. A Boys' P",ce, 150 yards ; Handicap, under 17 years of age ; pr'ze, LI ss. 4. A Horse Race ; Handicap for all horses who never wen at the Annual Races ;1J miles; three to start, or no race ; pme, L5. 5. A Flat P"-ce,>3oo yards; all comers hanc"eap ; prize, L3. C. A Horse Rice ; Handicap, 2 miles; Lady's side saddles ; prize, L5. 7. A Flat Hvrdle Race, 300 yards; Handicap ; prize, L2. 8. A Boys' R:ce, 150 yards; Handicap, under 17 years of age ; prize, LI 10s 9. A Wild Pig Race ; prize the Pork; catch who can ; the Pig. 10. A Trotting Race, 2 rr-'les ; pi.'se, L3. 11. A Foot Race, 150 yf:dt ; all comers handicap ; prize, L2. 12. A Donkey Pace, two miles ; pr'ze, L2. 13. A. Horse Race, 2 miles ; Handicap ; three to start, or no race ; prize, LO. 14. A Hunr-'e Race, 2 miles; Hurdles 4 ft. high ; three to stai i;, or no race ; prize, L5. 15. A Man-of-Warsmen Race, 150 yards ; prize, L2. 10. A Wheelbr-row Pace (blindfolded), 100 yards ; prize, Ll. All moneys to be paid over on the foVov.lag night, at the Empire Hotel, and no humbug. Entrances close on Friday night next, at 10 p.m., at the Royal Oak Hotel, Onehunga, and at the Empire Hotel, Victoria-street, AucManfl. R. KELLY, Secretary. /~IITY HALL. MISS CARRIE EMANUEL AND Mr. ALFRED ANDERSON'S GRAND OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERTS, Under tho Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency SIR G. BOWEN and LADY BOWEN. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, March 12, 1573. PROGR A M M E : Part I. 1. Vocal Trio (Serenade), " Sleep, Gentle Lady' (Bishop)—The Mis: es Howard and Mr Howard 2. Grand Fantasia "La Grande Duchesse" (Ander son)— Mr A'fred Anderson 3. Recitative and Scena, " Come e Bello." Lucrezia Borgia (Donizetti)—Miss Carrie Emanuel. 4. Song, " The Village Blacksmith" (Weiss)—Mr Howard 5. Pianoforte Solo, " Il^Trovatore", (Schloesser)— Mr A'fred Anderson C. Biillad, " Oh, say once more 1 Love Thee" (May nard)—M*ss Canie Emanuel. Pi_RT 11. 1. Vocal Duet, " Te. 1 we where do Fairies Dwell" (Glover)—The Mi r es Howard 2. Cavatina, " Casta Diva," Norma (Bellini)—Miss Carrie Emanuel 3. Solo, Violin, Fifth Aiv (De Beilot)—Mons. de Lias 4. Vocal Val'_e„ "Viver la Vita" (Giorza)—Miss Carrie Emanuel 5. Pianofoite Solo, "Faust" (>nderson) —Mr A'fred Anderson • 0. Concertina Solo, on Scotch AAr, (Case)—Mr Alfred Anderson. COND UCTOR: MR ALFRED ANDERSON, R.A.M Pianist to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, Plan of the Hall can be seen at Messrs Upton's, Stationers, where seats can be secured. Resei /ed Seats, 4s ; Body of Hall, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. Doors open at half-past ceven, Conceii. to com mence at 8 o'clock precisely. Ca.riages may be ordered for quarter-past ten. Omnibuses to all paris of the Suburbs will ply after the Concert. Children in arms not admitted. SS" The Free Lilt entirely suspended, the Press excepted. WAIKATO RAILWAY. nfIENDERS are requested for the X. Supply of about 3000 Fish Plate Bolts. Pattern will be seen and all other information obtained at this Office, where tenders will be received until noon on MONDAY, 17th March inst. JAMES STEWART, Resident Engineer. Resident Engineer's Office, Auckland, llth March, 1873. p O N C E E T. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Sir Gboroh Fkuouson Bowen, K.G.C.M.G., and Lady Bowen, in aid of the ARTILLERY. RIFLE BRIGADE, AND CITY BAND FUNDS, In the MUSIC HALL, On the Evening of FRIDAY, THE 14th INSTANT, Under the Conductorship of Mr Joseph Browne, At eight o'clock. Doors open at 7.30. Price of Admission :-Onb Siihitng. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Rifle Brigade, For the Band Committee. OAED AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen. Healthy and convenient situation. —Prospect House, Hobson street, above Wellesley street. Terms moderate. pOLLEGE EVENING CLASSES Tbe Evening Classes under the control of the Board of Education being now in abeyance, it is proposed to form EVENING CLASSES for instuiction in the following branches of Education in the Auckland College (formerly Wesley College) :• - The English Language and Composition, Mathematics (including Arithmetic), Classics, French, German, Ctemistiy, Drawing (Mechanical). Also, if requi-ed : Logic, Italian, Modern Greek, These Classen will be conducted by the following :— Rev. Robert Kidd, LL.D., of Trinity College, Dublin ; Rev. William Taylor, Frrst Class Certificated Master, and Certificated Teacher of Chem istry, England ; Mr. S. D. Rikys ; Mr. B. M. O, Theorell, member of the Uni versity of Upsala. Fee for admission : To 02 e class, Thirty Shillings per quarterly term ; to two classes, Two Pounds ; to more than two classes, Three Pounds. All fees to be paid in advance. ... Further information may be obtained on applloa ion at the Auckland Cellcge, Upper Queen-street,



Drapery. NOW SHEWING. NEW AUTUMN GOODS! TT ATKINS Invites attention to his Stock of NEW AUTCMNGOODS, Consisting of ]NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW FRENCH MERINOES NEW FRENCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEAV FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEW WATERPROOF TWEED MANTLES 1 NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC. H. ATKINS Also invites attention to his L?rge Stock of MANCHESTEE GOODS, Consisting of SHEETINGS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, LONG CURTAINS, |p*# TABLE LINENS, TICKS, HOLLAND^ <*£** Etc., Etc., Etc. § ""A •'f v. v _ ¥ SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLALft ' ' \! SHEETINGS (all widths!. V, EXTFV LARGE TOILET QUILTS, 13&|0d, Worth 26s (Splendid Quality), 9 1 BLANKETS, 16t 6d Per Paii, Worth 21s, 150 P/IRS OF LARGE SIZE EXTRA SUPER BLANKETS, at 30s a\d 32s Per Pair, Cannot be bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these pi.'.ces. WHITE FIANNEL AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, At ls 6d per yard, worth 2s 6d.. NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels wen purchased at a discount several months ago, so that there is no advance on these Goods, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home prices. THE LARGEST STOCK, And at the LOWEST PRICES, Of the very best makes in LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS, WET WOVE, FINLAY'S, AND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A. BALE OF DOUBLE-WIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches wide, lid per yard by the piece, Nett Cash. NEW GOODS OPENED IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A Large Stock of Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits. Men's Galatea, Paget and Sac Coats, Trousers and Vests, Trousers, &c , &c. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong, West of England, &c, Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys' wear. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMA.N



Auctions, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), MARCH If. GROCERIES' SALE, At Eleven o'Clock. WINES AND SPIRITS, At Twelve o'Clock Sharp. CHOICE TEAS, CANDLES, VESTAS, AND SUNDRY GROCERIES. E. & H. ISAACS TT AVE received instructions from the Importer to sell by auction, at their Store, Fort street, To-morrow (Thursday), the 13th inst., at Eleven o'clock, the following Goods, now landing, es Hero, 342 PACKAGES, Comprising: Crown Plaid Vestas, Whybrow's Salad Oil De Roubaix Candles, Pickles Brown & Poison's Cornflour, Laundry Blue Half-chests and boxes Fine Teas . Also, Ex Durham, from London, 35 chests and 35 4 half-chests Very Superior Tea 1 case Holloway's Pills and Ointment 1 Sundry other lines in Groceries Samples of Teas now to be had at the Store. At Twelve o'clock. 10 cases Townsend's Sarsaparilla- each 1 dozen 50 cases Wolffe's Schnapps and Geneva, JDKZ 25 cases Blood & Woelfs' Stout 10 J-casks Fine Pale Sherry, "Rivera" 15 J-casks superior 3-Diamond Port 50 cases Geneva, each 4 gallons 50 cases St. Julien's Claret 30 cases No. 2 Moselle, pints and half-pints. The above are guaranteed genuine, iand a direct shipment. Most of the Goods will be absolutolys'old. FBIDAY, MARCH •--.•■■■-->—■■-■- --~A~ - -.-_ _- sy ; : ,'.'-,',:;,^'--^ ■ ;" ':A 1 .-j"-.' '[";■«• " E£fl,G*? ' AA'AZ 'tC ."• J- 'Z '- "■* ':* ■" '"■' -',: -l '' v ■ ■ :<i HANDICAP, v_. ■■ . ' "•'.'"" -■ a ki-• ---vx '---:V; •::' '-''"" ■'•"• '-•••■■--"■ >v--..-._- Vi ,- ifi ' .. THURSDAY, MARCH 13,"» 1 Noon. : P R E E M A N'S BAY. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, .'.: SAUSACE MACHINE, SCALES, • Etc., Etc., Eec. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction/it the residence of Mr J Slater, Butcher, Freeman's Bayj on Thur.day, 13th instant, at twelve o'clock noon, His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture and Effects, a good Sausage Machine (Sadler's best), Scales, Weights, &c„ &c. 3 SATURDAY, MARCH 15. BRUNSWICK MART. BARQUE LION, AS SHE NOW LIES ON WHANGAPOA BEACH. SAILS, GEAR, ANCHORS. On Account of Whom it May Concern. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Saturday, March 15, at 11 o'clock, on account of whom it may concern, BARQUE LION, 21G tons register, with her three ' lower Masts, Bowspiit, Jibbon and Rigging attached thereto, as she now lies on Whur.gapoa Beach. Running Rigging, Spars, Sails, &c, now lying in Store in Custom-house-street. Bower Anchor, Stream Anchor, small Kedge Anchor, and about 145 fathom Chain. Two new 7-inch Warps, on Beach at Whangapoa. The above ves el is thorovghly copper-fastened, strengthened with iron knees, and was newly coppered in November last, when she wag over hauled at an expense of over £1500. CORN EXCHANGE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. To Close Consignments. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell, by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, March 12, at 11 o'clock 15 cases McConnell's Bacon 35 cases Jowls 142 sacks superior Oats 15 cases Canterbury Cheese i 56 sacks Malt 40 cases Peak's Jams 26 cases Peak's Tart Fruits 140 bags Barley Meal , 183 bags Flour, each 100 lbs. . . 280 bags Flour, each 50 lbs. . 80 sack's Pollard 90 bags Sugar 10 bales Hops 10 cases bottled Fruits 10 boxes Colman's Blue 10 cases Vestas, 250's 4 cases Keiler's Confectionery 7 cases half-piflt Salad Oil, Morton'* . 11 cases Whybrow's Pickles 15 half-chests Tea, Flowery Kolow 4 cases Jujubes 1 case Pastilles 20 eases Bathb»icks 2 cases Lemon Peel ..__■■" 11 cases Guinness's Stout jfi& 4 qr.-casks Carey's Port '•■:,. . **-"*J. .4 qr.-casks Hooper's do 4 qr.-casks Sherry , . ' • Terms at Salc'l i<'''.y Grocers, Dealers, and W* " ;i are particularly requested^ : s .* :t 3f. as it is tha Instructions of " " ' '*•