y led to the dews of heaven for the hk k>ose of leaving his wife and the "\^«yespondent to enjoy themselves, and Svea put on this bolt to facilitate their pleasures. Hia Honor quoted largely from her letters to the petitioner with reference to the deceit regarding Charles Ogg. He said the jury would have to consider whether those letters were not calculated to lull the suspicion of her hus band if such suspicions had beenaroused. The letters seemed to speak of Barber in a business kind of way. He thought that it could not be said that leaving the respondent to keep a boarding-house was conniving at the adultery with the co-respondent, for the same might apply to the other boarders. He also made a few brief com ments on the £2000 agreement under which the petitioner at respondent's solicitation pro fessed willingness to give up his wife to Charles Ogg for that sum. He said the jury would have mainly to consider in dealing with that letter what the feelings and intentions of the petitioner were. He observed that in one of these letters the respondent speaks of persons running after her. What a picture was presented that a lot of men should go persecuting the poor creature like dogs in the streets. The conduct of the petitioner in leaving a wife, such as the respondent, in the manner he did was undoubtedly imprudent, but the question was in reality, was his conduct sixch as to indicate an absolute intention, so to speak, for his wife to commit adultery. And again it was grave question, seeing that the adultery did not take place till two years after the conduct of the husband described as connivance, whether a husband could legally connive at an act which, took place so long after. After brief reference to the telegram put in as evidence, and to the fact of the re spondent wishing to have the proceedings brought against (Jlay instead of Barber, his Ho-ior directed the jury to consider their verdict.

The jury retired at five minutes to one. Mr Whitaker, after the jury had retired, made an application for the respondent's costs. Before his Honor could reply the jury, after an absence of ten minutes, returned into Court. Theßegisti-ar formally read ovor the issues, demanding the verdict of the jury on each. To the first four, which relate to the adultery of the respondent, answers in the affirmative were returned. To the last seven, which comprise the counter charges of cruelty, adultery, and neglect on the part of the petitioner answers in the negative were returned. The verdict of the jury was thus favorable to the petitioner on all the issues. Before leaving the Court the foreman of the jury called his Honor's attention to the cramped accommodation afforded in the jury-box. His Honor promised to give the matter consideration. A long argument took place on the subject of the respondent's costs. His Honor, at the conclusion, stated that he was not sure of the power he had to make an order, but he was of opinion that the co-respondent ought to pay all the re spondent's costs. The question, with this expression of his Honor's opinion, was left for the Court of Appeal. The Court rose at half-past two. The case is likely to be on for hearing in the higher Court at Wellington some time in March.

THE SUPERINTENDENT'S VISIT TO THE NORTH.

(From our Special Correspondent)

It was my intention in this, my first com munication, to have given a detailed account of the Superintendental trip to the North, but the shortness of our stay at each of the ports, the rapidity with which events pro ceeded during such stay, and the exigencies of sea-sickness must be my excuse for deferring such detailed description to a more convenient season. For the present I shall con tent myself withsayiagthatleaving Auckland on Monday evening last at 6 p.m. in the nice little tight little Rowena, we opened our eyes on the following morning at 6.30 a.m. in the harbour of Whangaruru, whence, after a few hours delay, we proceeded to the Bay of Islands, arriving at eleven o'clock. Arrange ments being made for a public meeting on our return from Mangonui, we crossed over in the Rowena to Waitangi, thence proceed ing up the Kawa Kawa. An unsuccessful attempt was made to reach the coal mines while the Rowena was coaling. Started at sunset, and arrived in Whangaroa harbour at 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Arrangements being made for summoning the settlers in the neighbourhood to a meet ing on our return, we left and arrived at Mangonui at noon. Stayed at the Settlers' hotel. On the following day, at eleven in the forenoon, a public meeting was held at the Mangonui hotel, at which were present all the principal people of the place and the dis tricts inland. Mr Wyles (of Wyles and Ball) presided, and the Superintendent explained the object of his visit, and the intention of the Provincial Government with reference to the acquisition of lands, the settlement of immigrants in the district, the opening up of means of communication, the remodelling of the Highway Board system, Education, &c. His Honor here, as everywhere else, was ex ceedingly well, and even enthusiastically re ceived, and those present, not excepting the natives,, appeared to enter warmly into his views as to future action in relation to the district. Although the aettlers were invited to meet and themselves discuss the matters submitted, and thereafter forward the expression of their views to Auckland, considerable dis cussion of a conversational kind supervened, and the most cordial expressions of gratifi cation at his Honor's visit was accorded. Prior to leaving, the Superintendent and party proceeded across the harbour and visited Captain Butler, who is confined to his room from a rather severe accident. The Rowena got under way about half-past one o'clock, and arrived at Whangaroa about half-past four. The public meeting was held in the schoolroom, beside Mr Holdsworth's saw-mills, at five o'clock. It was largely and influentially at tended, and much interest appeared to be taken in the views expressed by intendent; and the intentions of the Provin cial Government. Starting from Whangaroa a little before sunset we arrived at Russell at midnight. The public meeting was held in the large room of the Pacific Hotel at ten o'clock on Friday forenoon, Mr Davis, of Waimate, presiding. There was an influen tial gathering, and a very cordial reception was accorded. Very great interest appeared to be excited here as on the other occasion, especially by the intimation of the intention of locating special settlements in the neigh bourhood. We left the Bay about one o'clock, and called in Whangaruru Bay. After taking on board a large quantity of jram we proceeded on our way, the Sowena being intended to call at Whangarei Heads to land the Superintendent and his party. As I write these hurried notes we are approaching Whangarei Heads, where we expect to be landed about nine e'oloclj to-night (Friday), The Rowena S 9 crowded with passengers, and we have

been lightening the weariness of the voyage by music of great vigour. We have Mr Joseph Brown, of the Choral Society, on board. He has acted as conductor as long as he could bear it, but he has been quite " dum foundered" o-t the extraordinary earnestness and enthusiasm of our minstrels. The Super intendental party will remain for most of a week in the Whangarei district, and on our return I shall be happy to render a full, true, and particular account of all our adventures by flood and field.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Shocking Accident.

Bursting of the Kuranui Boiler

Three Men Killed

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day,

A shocking accident occurred at half-past twelve this morning at the Kuranui battery, whereby three men were scalded to death. It appears that at the time of the accident three men named Albert Cook, Richard Wat son, and Matthew Paul were seated in front of the boilers in the stoke-hole, arid the en gineer, Kawe, was at the time at the engine room. Suddenly with a dull, smothered sound, some part of the No. 3 boiler nearest the battery gave way, and steam burst out in volumes of scalding water upon the three unfortunate men, who were injured very badly. It was difficult for a long time to discover the nature of the accident, but at length, with the assistance that could be procured, the unfortunates were carried to a place of safety alongside the outer fence, and the first four men that came on the spot conveyed Mr Watson to the hospital. J. W. Walker was one of the first to notice the accident by the fire from the boiler-furnace being driven across the road almost to his house, and he at once took steps to alleviate the sufferings of the scalded men. He des patched messengers for medical assistance, and a cab to have the poor fellows conveyed to the hospital. The medical attendants and the House Surgeon were in readiness to receive them, and prompt measures were taken to deal with the injnries which they had sustained. All the men were in fearful agony, and were severely scalded about the abdomen and lower limbs, but at first hopes were entertained for the ultimate recovery of the patients, but all died this morning. The boiler in which the accident occurred was not subjected to more than an ordinary strain, and it was recently repaired by Mr Seager, who placed a plate in it. It appears to be this plate which burst through the action of salt water on it. The three unfortunate victims are married men. Albert Cook, a middle-aged man, was amalgamator for the company. Richard Watson wa3 in the employ of the Queen of Beauty Company, looking after the crushing of that company, and Matthew Paul was similarly employed by the Crown Prince Company. After the accident two of the men did not seem to suffer much or to believe that they were seriously injured. These men have fallen victims to want of a proper water-supply

COROMANDEL.

This day. The manager working on the five stopes in the Pacific reports that good gold is occasionally mot with. The Mail recommends the prosecution of the Wangapoa and Paul's Creek tracks by tlie Government, evidencing the effect of the completion of the Waikoromeiko track as opening what is really a new field of great promise. Mr. McCormick and party are seeking a tribute for working a mud flat on the Union Beach claim.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company)

NELSON. This day. At a meeting of carpenters held last night it was resolved to strike within a fortnight for ten shillings per day. The men have hitherto been receiving nine shillings. The Customs revenue for the last quarter was £12,000, being £1140 more than the previous quarter.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. The Provincial Council was prorogued yesterday. . The total sum appropriated during the session exceeded £1,000,000.

LYTTELTON.

This day^ Arrived : Albion, with the mail. She sails North at 6 o'clock. The Taranaki sails South at two o'clock. The Cardigan Castle is ready for sea. She takes 4495 bales wool, 5834 sacks wheat, 1118 sacks flour, 107 casks tallow, 10 cases ditto, and 5 tons bones, value £97,000. Captain Gibson and family are passengers. They were presented with a testimonial and flattering address from the captains in har bour amd merchants.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done : — National Insurance—2ls ; buyers, 20s bd, National Bank—Buyers, d6s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 365. % City of London—2ss; sellers, 265. Crown Prince—lßs. Thames G.M.C.—Buyers, £3 2s 6d. Black Angel—2os ; sellers 20s. Caledonian —sellers, £11. Sons of Freedom—Sellers, £13 ss. Ruby - Sellers 4s 9d.

Mr Shepherd has had a large amount of cut timber destroyed by fire at Wangaroa. A half-caste is said to .have set it on fire, but whether by accident or otherwise is not yet known. The value of the property destroyed is said to be £90. 1 The annual general meeting of the One hunga Institute was held on Thursday even ing in the reading-room. Mr Spragg, the secretary, reported thepurchaseof sixty books t for the library, and as usual the works paid 1 for by the Provincial Government. Mr Jack son the treasurer, read the financial statement. The liabilities of the institute are almost nothing, and there are about £500 in the hands of the treasurer. Mr W. F. Crawford was- elected president, vice C. C. Fleming , Mr Spragg re-elected secretary ; and, as matter of course, Mr J. D. Jackson treasurer. We are sorry to add that the institute is not supported by the general public so mnch as might be expected. .There are about nine hundred volumes in the library, many of them really first-class works in various departments of literature. Punch, the Illustrated London News, &c, m PR the table of the reading-room,

CRICKET MATCH AT ELLERSLIE.

AUCKLAND F. WAIKATO,

The cricket match between eleven of the Auckland Cricket Club and the Waikato eleven commence,d on the Ellerslie ground at 11.40 a.m. to-day. The ground was not in very good condition. A large number of visitors proceeded to the course by the special trains kindly laid on by Messrs Brogden and Co., and by three o'clock there were about-five hundred spectators. Auckland won the toss and went to the wickets, Abraham and Cotton first handling the willow to the bowling of W Pilling and A. E. Cox. Cotton was bowled out in the second over by Cox for 0. Abraham and Yates played a very pretty innings for 14 and Hi respectively. Bell made a good stand and was ultimately bowled by White for a good score of 14. Buckland was the last man to go in, and during his short stay made some splendid hits. He scored 9 runs and brought his bat out. The Waikato fielding was| very good throughout. An ex cellent luncheon was provided by Mr Grat ten, of the Thauus Hotel, something far su perior to what has usually been spread there, and at a much more reasonable price. Messrs Sandes and Tolson acted as scorers, and Messrs Rico and Burgess as umpires. The City Band was in attendance. The follow ing is the result of the scoiing for the first innings : — ATJCKLAN D.—FIEST INNINGS. Cotton, b A. E. Cox 0 Abraham, cF. Pilleng b Stubbing ... 14 Doris, b A. E. Cox 5 Yates, c White bA. E. Cox ... .. Ifi Mowbray, cA. E. Cox b Stubbing ... 0 Bennett, cA. E. Cox b Stubbing ... 0 Bell, b White 14 Garland, c Stubbing bW. Pilleng ... 11 Coimell, run out ... ... ... ... 0 Russell, c Morrison b White ... ... C Buckland, not out i) Extras 2 Total 77 WATKATO—FIRST INNTNOS. Carlton, b Buckland ... ... ... 0 White, c Russell b Bennett 2 W. Pilling, b Buckland 2 Morrison, b Bennett ... ... ... 0 Hood, c Russell b Bennett ... ... 1 E. B. Cox, b Bennett '2 A. E. Cox, b Buckland 2 Stebbing, c Connell b Bennett ... . . 1 Pilling, c Russell b Bennett ... ... 11 Goring, c Russell b Bennett ... ... 0 Wood, not out ... ... ... ... 0 Extras ... ... ... ... 11 Total 33 Analysts of Bowlinci. Kuns. Wkts. Overs. Mdns. Bwld. Buckland C 3 11 5 55 Bennett 1G 7 11 8 .r>s The cricketers then adjourned for luncheon, and Mr. Grattan's excellent catering |was universally commended. (PER PIGEON EXPRESS.) The Auckland team has just gone in for the second innings. AUCKLAND—SECOND INNINGS. Mowbray, bA. E. Cox ... ... ... 1 Buckland, c E. B. Cox j) 2 Abraham, cF. Pilling ... 0 Yates, b Stubbing 14 Garland, c Cox 0 Bennett, c Cox 1 Cotton, run out 3 Bell, not out 0 Connell, run out 8 Extras 9 Buckland and Abraham are now in. Analysis of Boavltno.

r? The Waikato eleven commenced play at half-past one. Carleton and White going in to the bowling of Buckland and Bennett.

THE EVENING STAR. BATVni}l^3AyrO^KZJ^jm^



4.. E. Cox W. Pilling stubbing Jarleton White

Runs, 37 20 9 3 6

Wts. ' 3 1 3 0 2

Overs. 23 15 S o 2

Mds. 3 5 4 0 0

0 0 0 0 1



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WANTED, by a young Man just arrived from Scotland, a Situation as ClerK, Bookkeeper, or Storekeeper. Good references Ad dress R A.8., Stair office. WANTED KNOWN, that Mr Mackay, Coachbullder, has on hand two well-shaped Three-springed Carts; can be well re commended. For further particulars apply to Mr Bruce, Coachbuilder, Queen street. WANTED, by a respectable middle aged Widow, a Situation as Housekeeper; can bo well recommended.—Address " Safe," Staji offlcs. WANTED, a Boy.—Odium Bros., Queon-street Wharf. WANTED, tidy Nurse Girls and active Boys for town and country, Married Couples (without encumbrances), Female Servants, Ploughmen, and a Cook and Laundress. —Hannaford's Registry, High street. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply to George Thorogood, Lome-street. WANTED, a Junior Clerlr. - Apply to Box 29, Post-office. WANTED, a strong useful Boy at Hayward's Bedding Warehouse, Wyndham street, or at the Branch, Pitt-street. WANTED, a respectable Female Servant for the Country; references re quired.—Apply to Mrs R. Hobbs, at the Rev. J. Hobbs1, Beresford street, Auckland. WANTED, a G-irl about 14 years of age.—Apply to Mrs H. Hampton, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Pork Butcher's Assistant; also, a strong Lad and a good General Servant.—Apply to Mr Messenger, Butcher. WANTED, a first-class General Servant for a gentleman's family atßemuera. Wages, 12s per week ; must have good references.— Apply for address to W.8., Star office. WANTED KNOWN that a 'Buss now runs from the Army and Navy Hotel, Queen street, to the Railway Station, suiting the arrival and departure of Trains. Fares, 3d. WANTED, a General Servant for the country able to milk a cow.—For address apply Stab office. SAWYERS. — Wanted for Tairua, one pair Sawyers and two smart Men to work at mill.—Enquire at Tairua Saw Mills Office, Cnstom-house street. WANTED,"aTstrong Boy for the country. —Apply to Cook and Clayton. WANTED to Purchase, Volunteer Land Scrip.—Apply to F. L. Prime, In eurance Buildings. ANTED, Employment as Hales woman in a Draper's Establishment.— Address by letter to D.8., Star office. WANTED, a Saw-sharpener and atwker.-Applf tp 0. A. Harris,



WAITED TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in GrafUn Road, with stable and attics Apply to Mr K. Vaile, Canada Buildings. WANTED, for Cambridge (Waikato), one good General Servant; also, an active steady Man as Cook. Itoforences required. Good wages to competent persons. - Apply to Rush brook & Brlrtgroan. ■\I7JANTED, a Servant Girl.— » v Apply to Mr George, Grocer, Parnell. WANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15 to assist with housework. —Apply to Mrs South, Ferry Hotel, Woodsidc, late Stokes' Point. WANTED, a Man and Wife for an Hotel at .Russell, Bay of Islands. The man to act as Cook, and wife as Chambermaid, &c. — Apply immediately to L. D. Nathan & Co. ANTED to Well, "Cheap, Crab Winches, double and single purchase. Eagle Foundry^ High street. —J. Kelly. __ WANTED, to Purchase Railway Sleepn-s for the Auckland and Waiknto Railway. Tins highest price given.—Apply to Archard ami Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a good Smith's Mate. ■ Apply to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, llobson street. TIT ANTED KNOWN, that D • * Goi.iiiE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes. Phafts, Ir-on bavk and Blue Gnra Laths, Shingles, &0., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following'pi ices for Cash :-Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, Ids per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Hails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics'Jßav. W ANTED KNOWN .—The under signed have always on h and a large supply o Newcastle and Biy of Islands Coal ; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED, J. 11. Anderson to call at J. & X>. Oxley's, Ship Chandlers, Wharf, for a. Brown Retriever Dog, ex Hero, from Melbourne. If not claimed within seven days will be sold to pity expenses. January 19, 1874. WANTED to sell 124 gallons of Limejuice, _s Cd per gallon, fid and Od per bottle the best summer drink for children ; 2. r>GO Cocoanuts, Is 6d per dozen, 11s per 100; Champion's Vinegar, 3s per gallon, 9d per bottle ; 300 dozen of Oranges, Is 4d per dozen ; Harper Twelvetree's Wash ing Powders, only Cd per dozen ; 9 sacks of Peanuts, fid per lb by the sack ; l(i sacks of Ship Biscuits, Slbs for Is, 10s per bag of lOOlbs. 140 acres of Land at Wangarei for LlB, a bargain.-Apply to 11. WATT, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTKD XX OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (choap), Ploughs ; C, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, "Victoria street. FURNISHED APARTMENTS. FIRST-CLASS .Accommodation for Ladies and Gentlemen at St. T,eonard's House, Parnell Kise. Torms moderate _______ HALL. ANNIVERSARY BALL on the 20th January, under the patronngo of the Ollicers and Members of the Naval Brigade. HRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning, a 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, th Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer. Evening, at half-past 0 o'clock, to preach the " Gospel of the Grace of God." THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. I Subjects: Morning-The Sabbath again and its It ail way Desacrators, Evening—Shall Christians know one another in the next world. T ORNE-hTREET H A~LL Sunday 1 - Services (unsectarian), conducted by Samuel Edger, B.A. January 25 : Morning—How to live nearer to God (by desire). Evening-To sincere searchers for truth-What was Christ's Great Work on Earth ? S~~ABBATARIANISM V. SUNDAY TRAINS, &c. Debate at Newmarket Literary Association. Meeting on Tuesday evening, January 7, at 8 p.m. TTNITED METHODIST FREE vJ CIITJKCH.—Sunday Services at the Pitt-street Church Morning—Rev. W. Tinslcy. Evening •- Eev. G. H. Turner. Subject: The .Redeemed Casting their Crowns before the Throne. Albert" street congre- TIONAIi CHURCH.- Sunday, January 25 — The Eev G. 11. Turner will preach in the morning, and the Eev T. S. Forsaith, of Paramatta, New South Wales, in the evening. TH E Grospel "will be preached (D V ) TO-MORROW Lord's Day Evening, at half-past six o'clock in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Albert-street, by G. V. Wigram, from London. OHO OL-CHAPEL OF THE EPIPHANY, WEST NEWTON. OPENING SERVICES, SUNDAY, JAN. 25. Morning, 11 o'clock, by the Roy. B. T. Dudley, at which Holy Communion will be administered. After noon, at 3.30 o'clock, by the Rev. R. EC. Mitchell B.A Evening at 6.30 o'clock, by the Right Rev. Bishop of Auckland. A Collection will be made after each service in aid of the Building Fund. (3 T. PAUL'S CHUE CH. DEDICATION FESTIVAL, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY), 25th INST. Morning Prayer, with Holy Communion, (Choral), at 11 am. Sermon by Right Rev. the Bishop Evening Prayer, (Choral), at 6.30 pm, with Sermon by the Incumbent. TI/rouWBDEN SCffOOL^ROOM JLVJL —January 25.—The Rev P. H. Cornford will preach in the morning, and the Rev. — Davis, from Albertland, in the evening. Collections will be made at the close of the services in aid of School Library- Fund. NTSTTVER S ARY SEKV __•_,_ J OP THE I EDWARDES STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL \ will be held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Edwardesstreet, on SUNDAY next, the 25th instant, when three Sermons will be preached ; that in the Morning at 11 o'clock, and in the Evening at half-past ; 6 o'clock, by the Rev. ROBERT WARD (of Christclmrch) ; and in the Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by the Rev. W. TINSLEY. ..Appropriate Hymns -will be sung by the Children at each service. The TEA. MEETING will be held on TUESDAY EVBNING-, the 27th instant, tea on the table at half past 6 o'clock. After tea a Public Meeting will be held, Captain Peek presiding. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs. G. R Turner, Tinsley, Sharp, and Messrs Battley and Hemus. Appropriate Music by the Tonic Sol-fa Union Society. Tickets, Is 6d each. ST. JAMES' PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SCHOOL. The Panorama of the Arctic Regions and Whale Fishery, comprising Views illustrative of Life in the Polar Seas, shewing — Icebergs, Arctic Animals, Whale Fishery, Esquimaux Dwellings, the beautiful Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, Voyage of the Fox, Discovery of the Remains of Sir John Franklin s Expedition, Ac, Ac, with descriptive lecture, will be exhibited in the Hall of the - oung Men's Rooms, on MONDAY EVENING, January 28, commencing at 8 o'clock. Admtasion—Adults, 6d; Children, Bd. JNG. BANNA,



! pKINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, JAN. 24.| LAST NIGHT OF THE PANTOMIME, "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT." To commence with A COMIC DRAMA. UCKLAND < OLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. UPPER S0HO0L: CLASSICAL MASTER—John Anderson MA/rn_MATICAL MA9TBR-The Headmaster ASSISTANT MATHEMATICAL AND Wt-NCH M-ASTER-J. F. Sloman, TV A. ENGLISH MASTER —John Curnow, 8.A., late English Master of the Scotch College Melbourne. LOWER SCHOOL. FIRST MASTER-F. D. Kent, 8.A., late Assistant- Master in Camden College, Sydney SECOND MASTER—W. Tomlinson, late Assist ant-Master in Nelson College JUNIOR MASTER- C. A KoV.ertson, late Head master of the Thames Schooi. The Quarter Days are—3rd February, 21th April, 13th July, and Ist October. FARQTJHAR MACRAE, IJ3 Headmaster. LO VT, yesterday afternoon, a Grey Pink-breasted Parrot.-Whoever will return the same to Mrs Coatcs, i'anioll, will be rewarded. a uokland"volunteer ____ ENGINEERS. The Annual Officers' Picnic will take place on THURSDAY NEXT, the 20th instant. Tickets will bo issued to Members of the Company at the usual Weekly Par_de on Wednesday Kvomng, 28tIliD3t- J. M. DARGAVTLLE, Captain A.V.E. THE RETREAT, Parnell.—Miss Robertshaw's Pupils will Re-assemble on THURSDAY, 22nd instant NONPAREIL GOLD MINING COMPANY. QRAREHOLDERB in tin's Com f_s t>any are requested to attend a Meeting to be held at the Metropolitan Hotel on Monday, 26th in stant, at three o'clock, to take into consideration the conduct of the present Directors and the position of the Company. .^^ C. K. ROSKRUGE,! W. 0. WILSON, JAMES WEIGLEY. HOTEL AND FARM IN THE WAIKATO. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. AGOOD HOTBLat Kihikihi (Waikato), together with a Farm of 180 acres adjoining. Of the Farm there is a large portion in grass. This affords an excellent opportunity to any person wishing to combine hotel-keeping with farming. Price, £1200 lor Hotel land Farm, or £4 10s an acre for the Farm only. j M LENNOX; Estate Agent MORNING STAB, AHOY! FOR Charter by day or week to Excursion parties -this splendid seven-ton YACHT with new gear and sails.—Apply to Charles Strong, Waterman's House; or to J. becats, LrHi3h Hotel. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY. HPENDERS will be received until _L the 3!st instant for the erection of repairing shops at Auckland. Each Tender to be accompanied with a deposit of tun pousi«, Plans and specinca tloMcanWnaTßßOGDEN & SONS. Contractor's office, Albert Barracks, 24th January, 1374. QCCIDEitfTAL HOTEL. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Try the following Liquors, purchased expressly for the Holidays:— Chateau Lafette Epernoy, St. Julien, andLorgan Clarets Amontillado Sherries Graham _ 0-Diamond Port, Sandiman's, &c. Hennessy's 1, 2, and 3-Star Palo Brandy, case Do Laage Fils, in flasks and bottles Eau de Vie and Martell's Pale and Dark in case JDKZ and Stone Gin, Bourbon Whisky Gin and Brandy Cocktails, bottled Greenless, Glenlivet, and Islay^S. Whiskies. EDWARD PERKINS. NB.— Turtle Soup and Steak to-day from the Mammoth Turtle. A BMY AND NAVY HOTEL, UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLA.ND. C. M. HICKLING & CO., Proprietors. thi3 first-class hotel possesses every accommodation required by the resi dent in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland, en route for the Australian Colonies, America, Eng land, and the Continent. ' Arrangements havo been made with express and v-.U) proprietors to meet every steamer on arrrival at the wharf. The Proprietors are determined that THE ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL J shall be second to none in the South Seas. None but the Best Brands of English and Colonial Ales, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirits will be vended. A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the s s. Wentworth. An Experienced Chef de Cuisine, who was for many years the PUPIL of the GREAT SOYER, suppliesthe requirements of the Table. SPLENDID BATHS (OOT AND COLD). SHOWER BATHS. A Night Watchman always in attendance. p, M,LS_QiaOT & 00,



Q N E II TJ N G A,' NOTICE TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS. The Public are respectfully invited to cro33 the road outside the Railway Station, and take the road down to the beach, where they will find every accommodation at the .Royal Hotel. ROYAL COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, On the Beach Pbisces-sthest, OsraraaA, And three minutes walk from RaD. EVEItY ACCOMMODATION FOR "WEDDING AND OTHEtt PARTIES, ALCOCIC'S BILLIARD TABLE. Table d' Hoto at 1 o'clock every day, puce une Shilling and Sixpence. Tea on Sunday at 5 p.m. Only the beat Brands kept. Fine Sea Bathing. H. FULLER, Proprietor.' JUST . PUBLISHED, PRICE—EIGHT SHILLINGS, FIJI : ITS POLITICAL ASPECT FROM IS7O TO 1373. Copies may be had at the Evening Star office. NOTICE. TH E Annual Meeting of the Auckland Dispensary will be held in the Mechanics' Inslitute, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, January 30, at Four o'clock, for electing Ollicers and general business. R. <B. SHALDERS, Hon. Sec- GOOD NEWS FOR THE MILLION! CHEAP FIREWOOD! The undersigned having erected a "Whim and Circular-Saw Bench is enabled to offer Cut Firewood at the following Reduced Hates:— Sawn into Junks, 12s per ton ) T v . i Sawn and Split, 12? Cd prtr ton ( ln x<lru< Cartage as usual. J. CRAIG, Fort street. UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. ■OEEDERICK HOWAED, X? providore of steamers Challenger and Enter prise, has undertaken the management of the above Dining Booms, which are replete with every ac comodation, and where the public can rely upon the best of meals. F. H trusts ,that his friends will give him a call, when they cau rely upon meeting with every attention, combined with cleanliness and civility. A Night Porter kept. AUCKLAND & NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). THE Annual Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company, Vaile's Buildings, Wyndham - street, Auckland, on MONDAY, February 2,1874, at 3 pm, Business —To receive Directors' report and. Balance-sheet, Election of two Directors, Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. LOST, a White Poodle Dog. Answers to name of "Charley."- Any person returning same to Messrs Jaggar & Parker, Freeman's Hay, will oblige, and if found with any person from this date will be prosecuted. . January 24, 1874. ON SAL E— s. d GOO Women's Spanish Leather Boots .. ..36 500 Women's House Boots 4 6 300 Women's Superior Cashmere 4 11 500 Gent's Oxford Shoes 6 6 Trunks of Men's Bluchers .. .. .. 4 6Sr C 6 Girls'Meme! Kid 2 6&3 C Children's Patents, all sizes. Slippers in Great Variety. J. ROUT, High street. YTf HA TJ EAC ES. JANUARY 29 (REGATTA DAY). TO BE HELD IN MESSRS. AICKEN'S PADDOCK. Stewards : Messrs. O'Neill, Archibald, Morris, Faulder, and Owen. Judge : Mr Bollard. Starter : Mr J. O'NeilL Ist RACE—HURDLE RACE- Price £7; twice round the course; over eight flights of hurdles; open 2nd RACE^SETTLERS' STAKES—Prize, £7 ; one and a half miles Brd RACE-Prize, £10 ; open to all-comers; to carry Bst 101b; one and a-half miles 4th RACE-PON V RACE-Prize, £5; 14 hands 2 inches ; I mile sth RACE-CONSOLATION STAKES—Prize, £3; 1 mile. To conclude with Athletic Sports. First Race to start at 12 o'clock noon. THOMAS SANSOM, Sec. pro. tern. T^"EW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND EETArL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, corner of symonds street & karanga.hape road Private Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2» , .„ Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle; small bottle, Is Cd Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 23 Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2a Amontillado Sherry, 6s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottlo ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, 5s ; small, 2s 6d English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. Tho above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 5a 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Cd per bottle Geneva, JDICZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 6s Cd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottlo Australian Wines, from 3s Cd to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. AIJ. Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same aa from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up.foy families and picnic parties, SAM U E ITV IN S 0N«



NOETH SHOBE ANNUAL SPORT 3 TO BE HELD IN MR REES'S PADDOCK, NORTH HEAP, ON JANUARY 20, (REGATTA DAY). President : His Honor tho Superintendent, John Williamson, Esq. Judge : His Worship the Mayor. Referees. Starter : W. L. Rees, Esq. Handicappers : T. Henderson, Esq. | G. H. Fletcher, Esq. Geo. Dunnett, Esq. Committee : G. Dacre, Esq. G. N. Brassey. Esq] W. S. Cochiane, Esq. X Alison, Esq R. 11. Duder, Esq. U. Oxley, Esq. PROGRAMME. 1 100 yards Maiden Race. Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, — 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 1C). Ist prize, L.I 2nd, 10s, (handicap) . 3 300 yards Takapuna Handicap. Ist prize, lx 4 Standing Jump Ist prize, LI, (post entrance) 5 100 yards Boys' Race (under 12). Ist prize, LI, 6 440 Pyards Hurdle Race (over 10 hurdles, SJft high). 7 Putting the Stone. Ist prizn. 11. (post entrance) S Mile Race Ist prize, L 3; 2nd. LI, (handicap) 9 Sack Race. Ist prize, LI, (post entrance) 10 200 yards Handicap Kace. Ist prize, £* 11 Three-legged Race. Ist prize, L 2 (post entry) 12 Greasy Pig. Prize, the Pig (post entry) All entries to be made ai the Thames Hotel between the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 p,m. on the evening of the 26th instant. Entrance, 5 per cent, on prize money. RULE 3 AND REGULATIONS. 1. First race to start at 12 o'clock p.m. 2. Competitors must declare their colours at the time of entry, and must compete in those colours or be disqualified. • , 3. Competitors must contest in trousers or long XT Any competitor wilfully jostling another will be must be made immediately after^ the i race, and in the presence of the parties to whom they refer. 6. The referee's decision to be final. 7. Three to start in each race or no race The Committee reserve to themselves the rignt to postpone the Sports should the weather prove un favourable. R. W. DUDER, Hon. Sec. E. W. BURGESS, Hon. Treasurer. T^" O W READY, » THE AUCKLAND CRICKETERS' TRIP TO THE SOUTH." V PRICE: ONE SHILLING. E. WAYTE, Publisher. JT\EVONPOET.—To Let, Handsome AJ Dwelling-house and extensive grounds; com mands magnificent view, and convenient to either wharf. Rent L4O. Also, four-roomed Cottage on tne Beach to let.—Oliver Mays. ORTH SHOKE.—To Let for a term, the land known as the "Shp»T) *nunt, v bstantially fenced —Oliver Mays GOOD TEMPLAR PICNIC TO VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. THURSDAY^ JANUARY 29. UNDKR THE AUSPICES OP THE DEVONPORX LODGE, No. 23, 1.0. G.T. mHE Eine Band of the Hobson JL Company A.R. V. will be'in attendance.and will P°Cr°o rquetI IQuoits, Swings, Dancing on the Green, &c. The public are respectfully invited Admission to Gardens, Gd, or Tickets to admit to Gardens, and Fare both way by Ferry Company s Steamers, Is, to be obtained from Messrs Clarkson,. Bootmaker ; Waite, Tinsmith, Queen-street; Baxter, Newton ; Leßoy, Parnell; Jenkins, Newmarket; or any member of the Devonport Lodge. -now Children under 12, accompanied by parents, XX.Wu I. O. G. T. THE Members of the G-ood Samaritan Lodge are requested to attend on Monday Evening next. January 20, to Elect the Lodge Officers for the next ensuing term. • ByOrder' OSMUND LEWIS, W.S. AVellesley street, January 24, 1874. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28. , BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort stTeet, on Wednesday next, 28th. instant, at 11 o'clock, A Numerous Assortment or BOOKS, comprising-- Cornhill Magazine, London Society, St. ' Paul's, Once a Week, All the Year Bound, Thackeray's and Dickens's Works, London Journals, Southey's Works, and many other Interesting and well-known Works. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. YACHTS ELIZABETH AND PETREL. rriHE Subscribers will sell at the I- Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 127 th inst., at 12 noon, The Cutter Yacht ELIZABETH, eight tons, well j found in Sails, Gear, &c Also, j • The Cutter Yacht PETREL, six tons, wifli all her Sails, Gear, &c. The above Vessels have been but recently built, and have proved themselves fast sailors and good sea boats. Intending purchasers will be afforded an _ opportunity for inspecting them on Monday next, SAMUEL COCHRANE. & SON, . Auctioneers. "" TUESDAY JANUARY 27- CITY MART. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND COUNTRY BUYERS. , GRANT & MORTON ' , HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, 27th January, at 11 o'clock prompt, A Consignment of New Drapery, Manchester Goods, Flannels, Dress Materials, <&a, «c. Particulars in future issue. Terms liberal. _ ; MONDAY, JANUARY 26. ALLOTMENT, GREY STREET. mHE Subscribers will sell, at the X Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 26thinst., immediately sfter the sale of the property adjoining the Army and Uavy Hotel,. : .j ~ An Allotment at the foot of Grey street, 30 feet frontage, with the scoria foundation tttereen adjoining Mr Reid's vorkshop. Sif-Wj*?.l^. ■',; : ■. ■ -i- i; SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, . -,