LARCENY BY BOYS.

Thomas McCauning and Daniel Dense were charged with stealing 111). of tobacco and sixpennyworth of coppers from the house of Mr. George Cotter, of Rutland read Parnell, on the 20th inst. Remanded until Monday, that further particulars of the boys may be produced. The charge against Karl Selina, for dis obedience of orders on board the Allahabad, on the 17th instant, remanded fronvThiirs day, was withdrawn. /, ,y! j . This was all the business. • ■* j

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day : _ National Bank—Sellers, 64s ; buyers, 64s ; sellers, 655. South British—buyers, 4os ; sellers, 4ns

National Insurance—Buyers, 23s 6d. Thames Gas—Sellers, 35s 6d. Caledonian— £10 17s 6d j buyers, £10 10s 6d; sellers, £11. Crown Prince—l4s 3d ; buyers, I4s. Moanataira, 37s 6d. jj e d Queen—Sellers, Is 3d. Queen of May—Buyers, 6s 6d. Coliban—2s 9d. Kuranui—l3s 3d. Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, Is 2d.

THE NORTH SHORE CRICKET MATCH.

(PER PIGEON EXPRESS.)

The match was interesting from the fact of no less than five new arrivals taking part in it on the side of the Perambulators, viz., ! Stansfield, D. - Brown, Burgess, Boult, H. \ Brown. ' . I The North Shore went in first. Rees, b Stansfield 22 A. Whitaker, c Balmer b Burgess ... 6 Wynyard, cD. Brown b Stansfield ... 0 Thorne, runout 7 A. Waterhouse c and b Burgess 0 Braithwaite, b Stansfield ... 0 E. Burgess, b Stansfield 2 E. Burgess, not out ... ?, Byes 2 The yachts have just passed the North* Head, looking very beautiful, Daphne leading.

FIRING FOR MR KOHN'S PRIZE.

The firing for a handome cadet medal pre sented by Mr Kohn, jeweller, Queen-street, took place at Mount Eden range this morn ing. The wind was variable and ruffling during the forenoon, yet some very good scoring was made. About twenty cadets took part, and the competition terminated about noon in favor of Lieut. Russell. The ranges chosen were 200 and 300 yards, ten shots at each range. The following were the chief scores :—

TELEGRAPHIC.

DISCOVERY OP PETROLEUM NEAR NGARUAWAHIA.

NEWCASTLE.

This day. rettoleum springs have been discovered near Eahuipokeka, about 11 miles from tfgaraawahia.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. The Golden Calf gave 38 ounces gold to day, and some nice specimens from quartz making in No. 3 sto*jpe. The crushing was started this morning, making a good show. The Central Italy is getting a fine show of s>ecime_3 in stopes up close to No. 2 level. Has 60 tons stone in paddock, and 601bs. specimens.

Montgomery Brothers 15oz. from 30 tons stone.

Missouri produced 11 ozs 11 dwts from a fortnight's crushing. Waiotahi 20 ozs 3 dwts from a fortnight's crushing. , All Nations 35 ounces gold. ihe Ballara*. and Clunes battery was saved with great difficulty from a firein Head linkers gully last night. The men were at work all night in beating back the flames.

CRICKET MATCH: AUCKLAND V. COROMANDEL.

COROMANDEL,

01 the Auckland cricketers only seven ■ came; Connell went up the Tokatea. _ * nAuckland men were first at bat, and me following scores were made :— Wynyard, c Crump .. 6 pecker c.Davis b Norman .*" "" 9 b Becker ... " ' 2 White, runout ' " 0 J. Isaacs, b Becker ~..'",.. .".' S Umstmas, bßecker ' "'" "** 0 Brett, c Lacon b Becker " " "' 1 ■^nitage, c Gatland .. *•" 0 ojove]l,b Becker... 1 °teven, runout ... ' • '"■■ "'* 2 Sackknd (substitute for Connell) not out 0 AVides, 6; byes, 4; leg-byes, 3 ... 13 Total - 27 mande e l Bame lo<** fav°urable ior'Coro- TK_ n , ' 3.20 p.m. il 1 1S b? Wi iD S well f°i- Auckllnd. ffi ' J bw D B«ckland ... 0 &an, ° Buckland ... !0 nb g,SaD^esibßuckiand::: ••"i? £fP, h Conneli*" 7. S2 gland, run out ... ?0 »{ b Connell. j. v."". ,* i.*,.,., .■•■:" , b Buckland *" " " I fe*b Buckland. 7 3 S e n eK ru a out • •• j *"-<••■ not out ... ° rur Total 1 oq te« Übuf, - he bOVe a«" receded by ortaedeta?^ 1S eVldent either the totals <» aetaUed scores are wrong.] ■**» _fn 0f r Vie^ crusbed 34 tons of stone o^of4rSd|S meUS and °btained 43i

HBM _S"VEN Y__TO BTAii S_.Tff_tDA__ MBIiTJ-18-Y 21, 1874



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|2^«««ft?S__«?% *s°-,» Standard Coffee i gcdstor Coffee de, P i. ong- Brown. Barrett, & Co's •Eft"* of p*S? Preference to any coffee on Wds- Sold a. ± Btl? ctne3S of fla™™. Note fc2l»__«raand™™* 0*4 Vf^ grocery .establish *g=~ "" m- urnvi"ie.-rA.dvt.l w 4iS^-?'.Lad toassistin Hotel, Victoria-street.



WANTED, a Stationer's Assistant.— ,„„ _ APPIy (by letter only) to Mr. Wayte, IUD, Queen-street. WANTED^ good Carpenters.— » T Apply John Taylor, Queen-street Wharf. T\7"ANTED, an Engine Driver.— . T™_ Apilly John Taylor, Contractor, Queen street Wharf. * "W ANTED, by a Lady, Board and V v Lodging in a private family where no other boarders are kept—Apply by letter to A.8., Staii office. \XTAiNTED, a young Man to Milk. * .; —Apply to F. Lawry, Suney Hills Estate WANTED, a strong Girl about 16 years of age, for Housework.—Apply at Jones's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant. Good hand only need apply.-S. & J R Vaile. WANTED, an active Lad.— Upton and Co. WANTED, a respectable Woman as Cook and Laundress ; also, a steady Girl as Housemaid.—Apply Junction Hotel. Epsom. ANTED KNOWN that J. Dyer has made arrangements to have a constant supply of Dried Fish and Coromandel Oysters of the best quality.—J. Dyer, corner Victoria and Queen streets. WANTED, a Boy; must be able to milk.—A pply Mr_ Ca mpbell, Wellington street. WANTED, a good Circular Hand. —Apply to M. H. Roe, Custom House-street WANTED, a few good Hands at the Awitu Sawmills.—Apply to E. Gibbons and Co., Onehanga. ANTED, a Housemaid. For address apply to Mrs Probert, Shortland street. WANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply J. Hanley, Gingerbeer Manufacturer, Cross street; or Mr Barr, Globe Hotel, Wakefield street. WANTED, a General Servant, able to cook; also, a Young Girl to assist in house woik.—Apply at Claremont House, t Princes-street. I WANTED, a Girl about 18 ; also, a Nurse Girl about 12.—Apply Mr Waters, Epsom, or 82, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. -Apply to Mrs Lyell, Epsom. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED, a General Servant where another is kept. References required. —Apply at the Star office. WANTED, a Female Servant where the washing is given out.— Apply Mrs G. lewis, Jermyn-street. W'- ANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED for the Suburbs, a respectable Ft male General Servant; references required.—Apply at United Service Hotel, Wellesley-street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cuf and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort andCustomt house-street, uext Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Go_i>i_ is prepared to supply all kinds ef Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loois, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <_c, &c, at the iowest market price, at his _ards, Custom-house -street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley . street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED to Dispose of a Grocery Business, doing a very nice little trade, corner of Victoria and Chapel streets _ This is a first rate opportunity to a uerson with a small capital, the owner giving up business to go into the country.- Apply to Mr James Johnson. WANTED a Lad, 15 or 16, to wait at table, and make himself generally useful. —Apply to Mm AViUiamson. in _t ocr to Manakau Hotel, Onehunga. , TO JOINERS AND BOATBUILDERS. TENDERS are required for a Supply of Boats to the ship Allahabad ; also, for Re pairing and fitting up Saloon and Cabin. Tenders to be sent to Messrs Brown, Campbell & Co, not later than 10 a m on MONDAY, the 23rd February, 1874. Specifications to be seen at the ofiice of the. under f^y', M. T. CLAYTON, , 49, Insurance Buildings. J3NDERS will received till 10 a.m. of TUESDAY, 25th February, for Alterations and Addition to be made to the Traveler's Rest Hotel, Rangiriri. Plans and specification to be seen at No. 1. Queen-street. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 22. First Appearance of THE ROYAL COMIQUE COMPANY In their Sparkling Entertainment. TWO HOURS GENUINE FUN The Company includes ME. ARTHUR VIVIAN, The favourite London Comique and f^fee^ has had the honor of appearing twice before His Roval Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Suite. MISS NELLIE MELVILLE, The Charming Serio-ComicDuettist and Comedienne. MR. EDWARD MASON, Song and Dan c c Perf or m* b.r, And Delineator of Negro Character COMIQUE IMPERSONATIONS, " ."..' SONGS, DANCES, COMEDIETTAS, MUSICAL SKETCHES, COMIQUE ENTERTAINM3NTS, &C. Admission—3s, 2s, Is. DITCHING. WRITTEN Tenders required by the undersigned by the 25tb instant for



QHOBAL* HALL. SOUTH PACIFIC OPERA COMPANY. OFFENBACH'S CHARMING OPERETTA MAGIC MELODY, Will be produced at the Choral Hall, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, FEB. 24. ! OVERTURE AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Admission to Raised Platform and Body of Hall : TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. Admission to Gallery : ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE. Reserved Seats : TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. Tickets at Messrs Upton & Co 's. TO LET, House aud Shop (Hair dresser's), Victoria-street, two doors above Brittaln's, Chemist. Kent, 12s. HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION BALL. A GBAND BALL under the -£*- auspices of the Auckland Branch of the above, , -will be held in the Lome-street Hall on Tuesday evening, the 17tli March, 1874. Tickets, 10s 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock p.m. Ladies by invitation circular only. T. J. FLAHERTY, Secretary. HHO BREWERS AMD OTHERS. FOR SALE, the " SPUING WATER BREWERY," COROMANDEL, with PLANT, &c, complete. To a practical Brewer the above offers every inducement of doing a geod business. For particulars apply to T. & S. MORRIN, Auckland; Or, T. J. ALLEN, Coromandel. Q N E H TJ N G- A~. For the convenience of Shareholders resident at Onehunga, the Committee of the AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY has arranged to Open an Ofiice at the Corner of Queen-street and Church street, Onehunga. The Society's Secretary will attend there to receive subscriptions and transact other busi ness every alternate Wednesday, commencing on Wednesday, the ISth February. Office hours from 8.30 till 10 o'clock a.m. JOHN BATOEB, Secretary, A.P.C.B and I Society. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS. THE University of New Zealand will hold and examination for Scholarships on the 25th of May next. 1874. Candidates are required to send in their names addressed to me at Wellington, so as to reach me on or before the 20th day of April, 1874. Full information may be obtained from It. C. Dyer, Esq., Auckland. HENRY JOHN TANCRED, Chancellor. 0 LARK'S PRICE LIST OE \*J FLANGED PIPES. 18in 4s per foot 12in 2s 9in .. Is 3d „ Cm 8d 4in .. 6d Agent—B. KEANE, Wharf, Where tho Pipes may be seen. Guaranteed to be Bound and well glazed. LOST, in Wellington-street, last night, the Side of an Iron Bedstead.—Any person returning the above to the Royal Standard Express, Victoria-street, will be rewarded. I. 0. G. T. INSTITUTION OF NEW LODGE. A PUBLIC MEETING- will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on TUESDAY EVENING next, February 24, to commence at 7.30 sharp, when addresses will be given by the Rev P. H. Cornford and other Brethren, after which anew Lodge will be formed. Selections, &c, will be given by the Choir of the Pioneer Lodge. C. ATKIN, Convener. ALLEN'S LTJNG BALSAM TUE REMEDY FOR CURING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS. ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afflicted with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes give relief; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with the result, and confess that THE SURE REMEDY IS FOUND A_ LAST. * It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were soon made known at home ; and very soon its name was noised far and near ; now it is sold, in nearly every Drug Store in the United States,—North. East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher with the people. It it well-known on the Pacific • Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received or it; and throughout Canada it is well and favorably known, and sold everywhere. Read what Capt. Foster ivrites. Port Burwbll, March 23. Messrs. Perry Davis & Son : Sir—l am pleased to notify you of the benefit s which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. Having being troubled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my Cough more readily_ than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours* very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing > at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1.686 Messrs J. N. Harris & Co. : Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'S* LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles sunt me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, asitgiv them satisfaction : and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please send me six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—l am, yonrs, &c, THOMAS J FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general t gatisfaction 1 Sold by aU Dealers in Family Medicines. t WHOLKSAI/E AGENTS h, D, NATHAN So QQ, f



Public Works Offices, (Colonial Architect's Branch,) Wellington, February 20, 1874. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of new General Government Offices f.t Tauranga General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the Telegraph office, Auckland, and at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington Tenders addressed to the Hon the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders for General Government. Offices, Tauranga," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, the 9th day of March, 1574 Telegraph Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time specified above The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. *.f%,j|-ljgp; EDUCATIONAL RESERVES. THE Board of Education invite Tenders to be sent in on or before Noon of the 31st March next from Persons wishing to Lease any of the Rural or Suburban Educational Reserves in the Province. The Board do not bind themselves to accept any, or the highest tender. Tenders to state, fn addition to the rent, the period for which a lease is desired. Period not to exceed 21 years. Schedules of the Reserves and further particulars can be ob tained on application at the office of the Board. Tenders to be marked on the envelope as "Tenders .for Reseives," in order that they may remain un opened till .'Hit March I FREDERICK ,T. MOSS, Secretary. LOST, between Hobson'a Bay and Epsom, a Gold Locket containing portrait of a lady. —Ten shillings reward will be paid to any one returning same to the office of this paper. 1 U S T li~JS OJ_iV ED, IN QUANTITY FOX'S PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL AND FOX'S PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL, WITH QUININE. Pleasant to the taste and free from disagreeable smell and nauseonsuess, uuiveisally pre scribed, especially where the ordinary COD LIVER OIL. Will not remain on the Stomach. ATCKIN'S, THE PHAHM AC V, (OrrosiTE Bank of New Zealand), ( QUEEN STREET. DUBLIO DI N N E R TO THE HON. JULIUS VOGEL. The Citizens will entertain the Hon. Julius Vogel at Dinner on THURSDAY EVENING, 20th instant, At seven p.m. His Honor the Sui-eiitntendent in the Chair. The Committee consists of the following :— His Honor tho Suparin- Mr John Sheehan tendont G. M. Reed Hl3 Worship the Mayor L. D. rvathan lion E. McLean F. A. Whitaker Hon Chas J. Taylor J. T. Boylan Major George W. Earl Mr J. S Macfarlane James Watt G. B. Owen [0. M. Quintal Thomas Macfarlane J. T. E. Rogan WarwickWc3ton Joseph Howard D. M. Luckie W. H. JCissling A. Beveridge C. J. Stone P. Dignan S. M. Dalgloish . W. Swanson David Hean Ed Bennett Schwartze Kissling W. J. Hurst T. H. Ivey G. Yon der Heyde J- B. Braithwaite Thomas Morrin J. Lawford B. Ireland W. Hay, Papakura J. Y. Stephenson John Wallace, Flat J. M. Dargaville Bush D. B. Cruicl-shunk A. Buckland James Russell William Motion Charles McMillan Hunter and Nolan Robert Whitson Captain Davency George Johnaon Captain Ca--ey R. McKay Mr R. H. Ste\enson, hon. sec. Tickets can be obtained from any Member of the Committee. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. ~7?vX OTEAM TO WAIUKU Tarn o' Shanter Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, at 9 a.m, MONDAY, the 23rd inst. JAMES W. WALLEk, Auckland aid Onehunga. T~~ M. L E JN . JS" O X <J • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, [Established 1864. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT ' FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. EDINBURGH STREET (Newton)— AFour-roomed House, with large Freehold Allotment. Price, LI6O. —29d. EDINBURGH STREET — A really good Six roomed House, having four chimneys, stabling, excellent well of Mater, and fine Freehold Allotment, Price, L200.—22d. BROOKVILLE — A Five-roomed House, with verandah back and front, and (freehold Allotment. Price, LllO. -25d. GRAHAM STREET—For immediate sale, a Four roomed House. This property is in good condition, and is very conveniently situated. Price, Ll9O. FARM of 543 Acres. There are 100 acres in griss, and a good Dwelling-house erected upon th - *i • . The farm is situated within a short distance oi im posed Railway Station. Price, L1.500.—31d. FARM of 80 Acres, all fenced and in grass. There is also a small Cottage erected upon it. This farm is situated within 19 miles of Auckland. Price, L 700.— 30d. WAIKATO—A choice Farm of 200 acres, a largi portion of which is laid down in grass. The Farm is aU fenced, has a comfortable residence upon it, and Is within a short distance of the township of Alexandra, Price, L9QO. WAIKATO- Farm of 100 acres at Pateran_i, 8 miles from Alexandra, with small House and every convenience. Price, £4 10s an acre. WHITE-STREET (City)-A comfortable four roomed House. Ten minutes walk from the Union Bank. HOUSE of 4 rooms in Alma Place, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c. Price, Ll6O. NELSON-STREET—A rellay desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s 6d per.week. Freehold alio ment, 30 _ 100. Price, L4OO. FARM of 240 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main road. Price, LlO an acre. HOBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 56 feet to Hobson street, by a depth of 200 feet. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, L6OO, REMUERA—A beautiful Site for a villa residence adjoining the residence of WiUiam Hunt, Esq. The owner would lease the" site, which consists of 6 acres, for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause. PAPaKURA—A good Homestead, with 30 acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the_ farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, <_c. Price, L 460. ONEHUNGA—House and 1 acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. ONEHU NGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premisos, at present occupied byMv Longley, mtoWh. "



IE JonN Woollam does not call and pay for his Board and Lodging his Box, now in my possession, will be sold to defray expenses. —Mr Wynn, Barrack Hill. NEW PACIFIC GOLDMINING COM PANY (LIMITED). THE First Half-yearly Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will bo held at the Golconda Hotel, Coromandel, on THURSDAY, the 26th February, 1374, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Business: To receive report and balance-sheet and to elect directors.- T. DOUGLAS, Manager. Coromandel, February 14,1874. rpo OLD FRIENDS OF TWENTY JL YEARS' STANDING. J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s Gd per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland, January 6, 1574. LOST HAT. IpXOHANG-ED on last Sabbath in •* Rev Mr Turner's Church, Vincent-street, a BUck flat (Bell topper) —The Gentlemen who received the wrong one will please call on 8.W., Evening Star office, where he will hear of his own. CHEISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning.a 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, th Fellowship, Breaking of tho Bread, and Prayer. Evening, at'half-past 0 o'clock, to preach the " Gospel of the Grace of God." BAPTIST CHURCH, Wellesley street. Subjects of Discourse February 22, specially desired by Mourners bereaved in the recent Gale. Morning—Reverential Submission. Evening, Experience testifying for Christ. P. H. Comford, Pastor. Services at 11 a in. and G. 30 pm. TTNITED METHODIST FREE vJ CHURCH.—Sunday Services at tho Pitt-street Church. Morning—The Unwritten part of Christ's Life. Evening—Regeneration v. Baptismal Regenera tion. LORNE-bTREET HALL Sunday Services (unsectarian), conducted by Samuel Edger, B.A. February 10 : Morning—The Risen Christ, a spirit, _ visible and invisible. Evening— Christ one with, and different from the Supremo God. T^HKI Rev. Warlow Davies having re turned to Auckland after his length ened absence, v.'ill resume the Pastorate of the Church and Congregation at Albert street, and preach morning and evening on Sunday next, February 22. pHALLENGE. I, the undersigned, have much pleasure, on behalf of Eleven of the employees at the J-xcelsior Bo t Factory, in accepting the challenge of Mr Frederick NichoUon. Game to be played in a month from this date. THOMAS KEOHAN, Excelsior Boot Factory. Auckland, February 21,1874. MEDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN, HOHEMIST DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, Vtotoiua Street, Corner ot Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic Diuretic and Female Restora ive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,otc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietor of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to bo the most marvellou and effectual remedy ever known. V* A few copies of Dr. Collin's Guide _to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale. H WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt • street. Wanted Known! Wanted Known ! Wanted Known ! that I have 19 cases of Salt Fish, each case containing lOOlbs, and it must be sold, and it must be sold, and it must be sold 2d lb, 71bs for Is ; 12 casesLimejuice, 3s lid gallon ; Onions, 91bs for Is ; and 1 have a bargain of about 2;00 Book Marks. 3d, 6d, Od, and Is each ; Cooking Apples, 61bs for Is ; V alentines, 6d per dozen ; Pastry Butter, Gd per lb. — Apply to H. WATTS, Pitt-street. 150 000 EE E T TIMBEE FOR SALE, AT MY YARDS, GOVERNMENT WHARF, ONEHUNGA. JAMES W. WALLER. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS will be received before Noon on FRIDAY, the 27th February, for the following Works required by the One-tree Hill Board : — Quarrying rock near Cox's corner Forming Road from Mr Wall's to Great South Road. James baber, c.c. pride of tokatea goldmining COMPANY (Registered). THE Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders "will be held in the * ompany's office, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 2nd March, 1874, at 12 o'clock noon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balance sheet, and to elect Directors in room of those retiring, and an Auditor. ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, February 18,1874. NEW ZEALAND COAL. SUPPLY FROM.ITS OWN SOIL. THF. Albion Coal Company is pre pared to deliver to Steamers or Sailing Vessels, from the Shoot, at the Mine, on the Ngakawau River, Coal in any quantity, at the low rate of Ss per ton.— Apply to MR. McNAIRN, Ngakawau ; Or, CLARK & GAP LICK, Apents for Auckland. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. HAVES AND MANDENO, 194 QUEEN-STREET, NEXT DOOR TO SAVINGS' BANK, Have much pleasure in informing the public at large that they have purchased the well-known busi ness of the AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COM PANY, and trust by civility and strict attention to business to meet with a share of their patronage. Prices to suit the million. Cartes-de-visite, 6s per half-dozen, or 10s per dozen. With reference to the above allow me to say that we have much pleasure in recommending Messrs Hayes and Mandeno to our late patrons. They have purchased the ■» hole of our Negatives, so that our customers can obtain their Cartes at any future time by applying to the above. JOHN McGARRIGLE, Manager of the American Photographic Company, Auckland. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. TH B Technical Classes in connec tion with the Institute will be BE-OPENEP (.!. M(?NPAV neyi-, tho SM instint, j B.OHABD T, TALBOT, ggftr-jt^rf Hefjjsn^ Inrt'fiQff? '



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SUMMERfDRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TXAS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMED DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five .Hundred and Thirt.« seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS WUI Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINE^ At 11. per yard, worth from Is 6d to 2t. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At ll.d per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At 11.d per yard. sjpl|e;ndid chene mohairs At ll_d, worth Is 6d. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At ll.d per yard, worth Is 6d to 2s. H ATKINS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK ;; , OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Specia Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all .Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT . During the Christmas Holidays. Chea Trousers Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black aud Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alp.ica Coats, Dust Coats, Etc, Etc., Etc. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JUSTS OPENED, 1 BAIE HEAP O^APERING CALICO. H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honkymjln.



TfyT INK- S & HALL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOL TERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, EL OOR CLOTHS, BILLIARD CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & H. having large and convenient workshops manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CUT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADii UP AND LAID. Agents for the G ROVER & BAKER DOrjBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, lonj acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency, at £5 ss. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Grati Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sen _ Post free. EXTENSIVE SALE by Auction of first-class English Furniture, just landed ex Wave Queen, to be sold next week. Full particulars in future issue. E. & H. ISAACS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. -. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday,24th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 6 cases McConnell's Hams and Bacon 50 sacks Oamaru Bran 140 601b. bags J. K. Anderson's Flour 120 1001b. bags do. do. 140 sacks do. do. do. 800 sacks 501b. bags A & M Flour 430 bags Sydney Maize 250 do. Sharps 120 do. Crushed Wheat 123 do. Oats 6 cases Preserved Meats 9 sacks Adelaide Almonds 50 cases Jar Salt 55 cases Morton's Vinegar ' 60 cases Morton's Pickles 40 cases Whybrow's Pickles 0 cases Eleme Figs. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. CORN EXCHANGE. MORE OR LESS DAMAGED. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 24th February, at 11 o'clock sharp, 22 sacks Kakanui Flour 37 sacks J.K. Anderson's Flour. MONDAY, MARCH 23. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT, SYMOMDS-STREET, AUCKLAND. TH E undersigned have been in structed by the Superintendent to offer for sale by Public Auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, at 12 o'clock noon, of the above date, the Lease of the undermentioned property for a term of Tweny-one years, from Ist April, 1874. Lots 7 and 8 of section 9, City of Auckland, having frontage to Symonds-street and Havelock street. Conditions at time of Sale. B. TONKS & CO. Auctioneers. Auckland, February 18,1874. j * TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. GOOD INVESTMENT. i j HEALTHFULLY-SITUATED DWEL LINGS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from the Proprietor, who is leaving Auckland, to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen street, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Thoae well-situated"BßlCK DWELLINGS (plas tered) in Percival Parade, Dedwood, over • looking the harbour One contains six rooms, and the other five. There is with each of them a good weU. The land on which they are built has a frontage of 132 feet. This property is well worth the attention of persons requiring a convenient, pleasant, and healthy resi- II dence, »n<. of speculators, as it is situated in the most rapid.***;.rising of any of the suburb-.. FurtW particulars _j_j' be obia|ne4 from tr.fi