r t ih e ship Crusader has arrived eighty days hfe land to land, and eighty-seven to le^anchorage. She brings no immigrants.. GlThe w eTGiadstone, barque, from Lon don, with three passengers, has also arrived, barque, from Hobart Town, and Queensland, barque, from New castle, has arrived. A Sup, supposed to be the Isle of South, with immigrants, is signalled.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

NAPIER.

This day.

The ship Queen of the North, with a large number of immigrants, is coming up the

The ship Queen Bee sailed for England at 2 a.m. with a valuable cargo of wool, etc.

NELSON.

This day.

Mr Kynnersley, late commissioner^ of the Nalson and South-west gold-fields, died of consumption on Saturday night after along illness.

WELLINGTON.

This day.

Arrived- Ocean Mail from London, after a passage of eighty days. She brings— Married cauples, 1681; single men, 3S; single women, 39: Total, 245$ adults. The Glenora has arrived from London, 91 days out. She bring 3 only a few saloon pas- The schooner Zior sails for Auckland this afternoon with eighty tons cargo.

SUPREME COURT.

Civil Sittings.—Monday.

(Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight Chief Justice.) His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock.

R. GRAHAM.W THOMAS AND OTHERS,

Messrs Gillies, MacCormack and MaeDon aid, instructed by Messrs Jackson and Eussell, appeared for plaintiff, and Messrs Hesketh and Whitaker for defendants. Mr. Stichbury having made a satisfactory apology to the Court for his non-appearance on Friday when his name was called with those of the jurymen, his Honor remitted the fine.

The plaintiff's case closed with the evi dence ,of Mr Kelly (the last witness), and Mr Whitaker addressed the jury for the defence.

Major Green, Agent for the General Go vernment, was then called and produced the Auckland goldfields proclamation, which Mr Hesketh put in as evidence establishing defendant's claim.

. Mr Gillies considered that the document was not sufficient to give defendant the right of possession.

His Honor thought the various documents might have been produced previously in chambers, which would have saved the time of the Court. Plaintiff it appeared held possession under the Crown grant, and had made certain improvements in the land ; while defendants claimed their right of title under the Gold Mining Acts. Mr James Mackay was next called, and upon being sworn deposed that he was stationed by the Government at Cambridge. In 1868 he was Civil Commissioner for the celony. It was through him that negotia tions were then made respecting the gold fields at the Thames. The document pro duced was written by him, and was between the Governor on the one hand, and certain natives on the other, conceding blocks of land in the Hauraki district.

The agreement and translation of March. 9th, 1868, waß written and translated by him. The translation is attached. He knew the blockaof land in dispute.- He also made the map now produced. The red line shows the external boundary. The first clause has reference to certain reserves. Some of these were, marked off by fences and notices suf ficient for the purpose, notifying that they were reserved for cultivation or burial grounds. The land, especially in the neighbourhood of Bella-street, was a com plete swamp, through which the stream ran called the Waihaikaraki. He first knew the place in 1864; it was then a swamp. Mr Mackay read the agreement in the maori tongue, and translated it, which was to the effect that the land therein dcs cribed were open to all persons for gold mm" ing purposes, but the sites for the maories and the plantations to grow food for them, and the burial grounds' within the boundar ies were excluded for such use. He had had dealings more or less with every native tribe m.£ ew Zealand. Bella-street divided the goldfield from the township. The allotments were eastward of the township boundary. J-ae agreement did not then include the allotments, nor have they been dealt with by mm under the Government according to the agreement. In 1869 he had some correspond ence with Mr Graham, the plaintiff in the action, (correspondence produced). The land in dispute was not within any township witmn the sense and meaning of the agree ment with the natives. By Mr Gillies : The land was popularly Known as the Waihatakai block, and was opened m 1867 for gold mining. The report ot a certain transaction with the natives was subsequently correct wherein for a certain consideration a H ne was cut along the base of the hills and a flat line left as a reserve for cultivation. The allotments £5. were on the flat below, and the line lfifi Q marke!i off on the 3rd of September, £*• u\ der the direction of Mr Thomas JT I.™ surveyor. Taipari understood me whole arrangement with the natives, »aa, of course, represented them

[Left sitting.]

AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM PERRY COMPANY.

The annual meeting of this company was ™W m Vaile's buildings this afternoon. hni/ 6 Was, a numerous gathering of share holders. Mr W. H. Kissling w» voted to n,ii , air ' and after a few opening remarks caileaupon Mr Heath, the secretary, to read jw report and balance-sheet for the past

Wr B- lirafc asked wlly tlie minutes of the «w meeting were not read ? said lie believed Mr Hurst was chairman of the last meeting. Perhaps could say what had. become of the ""Dutes ? They appeared to have been lost. Mr Hurst said that Mr M. Niccol was bfltf 11 at the time > and ougb-t to know ve «er than himself. After some further banter on the subject ne report and balance-sheet were read. in*««\ ,following Directors' report was «K ted •—"The directors, in presenting to 2 * hoUers fche balance-sheet of thecom sWiT^i past year> desires to remind the cSzL dT the operations of the *kS^ for, the firßt six months were ~^X -^ nder §reat disadvantage and loss 4heX° fl S T then bein S competitive, and i ST rea ™nerative. In the interests «d^Sil?? paiiy IOUT1 OUT Sectors deemed it ■R? a£ the steamers, plant, JnlFfortLT^ 00? 1? 164^ in the month of yior the Bum of 12,500, Your directors

have to report that since that time the company have progressed favourably, and they trust that at the expiration of the current year, with the increased number of boats, and rising importance of the Devon port and Woodside districts, greater results may be expected. The directors would recommend that ten per cent, be written off the cost of the boats for depreciation, and advise that the entire profits of the company be retained, and no dividend declared for the past year. For the Board of Directors Jno. Leek, chairman."

The balance - sheet showed liabilities L 4,549 7s Id, including 4,420 allotted shares, L 3,973 17s ; creditors, L 267 2s 8d • Bank of New Zealand, L6OB 7s sd. Assets • three steamers, L 4.850 4s 9d : sundries L 195 6s Sd—total, L 5,045 lls sd. Balance to credit of profit and loss, LI9G 4s 4d. ' The Chairman, in moving their adoption said it might appear at first sight that the amount of profit made by the Company during the year, viz., £196 4s was small, but they should recollect that since the last account they had wiped off a debt of LBOO, which made the actual profit nearly Ll,ooo. Having referred to the pains taken by the directors to secure the interests of the company, the Chairman put the report and balance-sheet to the meeting. They were adopted unanimously. •

Captain Anderson proposed Mr M. Niccol as a director of the company. Mr McEwen seconded the motion. Mr Hay proposed, and Mr Mnsefield seconded the re-election of Mr Leek as a di rector.

Mr Hurst proposed, .and Mr T. W. Marsh seconded, the re-election of Mr Holmes as a director.

On a show of hands being taken there ap peared 18 for Mr Niccol, 11 for Mr Jno. Leek, and five for Mr Holmes.

The supporters of Mr Holmes waiving their right to a poll, the two other gentlemen were declared elected:- .

Mr Geo. Fraserwas elected auditor for the ensuing year. """' '.'

Mr T. W. Marsh called the attention of the Chairman to the fact that in some cases goods were allowed to remain on the wharf and get damaged owing to both captains saying it was not their business to take them. The Chairman said if any complaint was brought before them it would be attended to.

Mr Hurst asked for an explanation of the item £446 3s. Calls unpaid on shares allotted.

The Chairman said it was made up of two items, viz., £226, which is sum of shares hald held by Sfcokes' Point people, of which payment was held over by arrangement. The £220 remainining was the total of a number of shares taken up without deposit and forfeited, for which the Company had taken transfers back.

Mr Hurst said he was perfectly satisfied. He should like to know if the Stokes' Point service was likely to pay ? The Chairman said he had good reason to believe it would.

Mr Atkin asked if any arrangements were to be made by the company as to family tickets?

; The Chairman replied that matter could only be determined on at a meeting of the directors.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and directors.

TELEGRAPH STATION AT LAKE ROTORUA.

KIA TE KAI TUHITUHI OTB WHITTJ AHIAHI

• , KEI AKARANA. Ohinemutu, Hanuere, 8 o nga ra, 1874,

Ehoa Tb na ic©e, —E tono tenei na matou kia taia c koe tenei reta ki to nupepa, mehe mea he rarangi c awatea ana. Kua kite o matou i tetahi kupu i roto i tee nupepa o haka kei eki mai ana tana nupapa. Kaori matou c whakaae kite tuku whenua mo te waea. Kia rongo mai koe, ko te whenua kua oti te whakaae te tuku hoki kia te Kawanatanga, ko tetahi piihi ki runga kite pukeroa. Ko te nui o tana piihi c tae ana ki te toru koata kei te eka ranei. Eke ana ratou i te hoatutanga o tana piihi ka tv te whare. Na ka roa te wa i tatari ana matou ki tana mea c tae ana kite tau. Kaori ano kua tu. Na reira matou ka mea kua kori. No muri kua tai mai ano ana tangata whakahaere o te Kawanatanga kite tono whenua rao ratou, ko ta ratou c pai ai iainia kia nui te whenua kia tekau eka. E whakatikaana matou ita ratou tono. Engari me utu ano mo te muianga o te whenua. Kaori ratou c whakaae. E mea ana te Kawanatanga me hoata noata, me aroha atu tana piihi. Tenei pea matou ka whakaae mehemea i whakaaro tika ana te Kawanatanga kia ma tou kia '' Arawa." Eki ana pea ratou kei te moe tonu matou kao ! Kei te kimi tikanga mo runga i tenei tv mahi o ratou i te whaka kaori o matou mana i runga i o matou whe nua ko to matou hiahia ko te reti._ Kanui to motou pouri runga i ta ratou mahi whaka tamarikiana i a matou. Tetahi ko te tuku mai ana i tera " arero reka" Are Reweti ki waenganui i o matou patepate ai. Na Okiwi Ngatara, Otira na Ngatiwhakaue katoa.

Literal Translation.

To the Editor of the Evening Star, Auck land. Friends, Salutations to you,— This is our request that if you have room you would print our letter so that our friends in Auck land may know the truth about us. We have aeen in the SawTces Bay Herald of the 6th January, 1874; a statement that we

have refused to give land at Ohinemutu for a'telegraph office. Listen to our word, this is not a true statement, we have given about one acre of ground fronting the big road for this purpose, and when it was surveyed and given to the Government they promised that the wire should be brought to Ohine mutu at once ; we waited' twelve months, and thought they had taken our land for nothing, when at the end of that time some of the Government men came up to Ohinemutu and told us we must give ten acres more land or they would not remove the office. We were agreeable, but told them we would not let them have this ten acres unless they paid us a small rent for it. They were not will ing to do this, but wanted it as a gift. We do not think this is right, either according to our own custom or Pakeha law. We might have given this land to the Government only they have left us starving. When we could have made use of our land they would not let us. If the Government expect us to consider them they ought to think of us. This is all from your friends, (Signed), Okiwi Ncatar, And the whole of Ngatiwhakaue.

THE EVENING BTAB 9 MOKDAI, FBBttTTAKY 2, 1874.



DUST OH ! A housewife stood at her own street door With an aspect quite nonplussed, fora knotty question she the wLile Unto herself discussed. " If the city dust carts come no more, What shall I do with my dust ?" But a City Councillor then passed by, And saw her woeful face ; She asked him what he thought she should do In such a vexing case, " For the money we pay in City rates, For dust carts surely pays ?" But the M.C.C. looked as bold as brass, And thus to the Dame he says :— What shall you do with your dust, ma'am ? What shall you do with your dust? HWhy, do whatever you like ma'am, Or rather whatever you must. Throw it about, Inside and out ; It'll vanish somehow I haven't a doubt! Fling a bit there, And another bit here ; You'll get used to it quite by the end of the year. ■ Spß Wherever you've cause, 3|§j There fling it, but pause. Not out on the road ; it's against the by-laws! Where the devil it comes from, nobody knows, Then how can it matter much which way it goes. Peelings and parings, and bone 3 and rags- Sweepings and clearings, and boots minus tags, Cabbage-leaves, ashes, and small bits of crust, Dinner scraps, paper scraps, rubbish & dust. Give 'em a fling ! Let 'em go any ways ! Under the house, if you've no other place ! Don't think for a moment that carts can be found, For a paltry town-rate of a bob in the pound. ***** Well yes, as you say, it may not be healthy, But I told you before, the Council's not wealthy. If diseases are bred from the dirt as it lies, And cholera, fevers, &c, arise; (Unless p'raps some Councillor takes ill and dies ; Then the Council, of course, would soon open its eyes). No reproach can be cast on the Council's fair name, We keep an Inspector to bear all the blame ! The fact is, ma'am, well I don't mind telling you— We're dirty ourselves, and believe me 'tis true, The Council has got enough dirt of its own Without taking that which from your door is thrown Penlu.



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Go's Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.— fAdvt.] F FT. Lewisson will return fro m Ist March with an entirely ne w South on or about Chains, and Jewellery.-(Advt) Stock of Watches, V^T ANTED, a Barmaid for upstairs » » Lar.--Apply Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a Cook—Apply at tie day week. emttta H°tel Sot Wanied until this T£/ r ANTED, as Boarders, two TO iLT n res Pectable Working Men in s quiet family mn?l.v I'" 0 Ar ° 7° S hiklren- ne" Queen-street. Terms moderate.—Apply Si'An office. VJH ANTED, General Farm Servants: v " (food wages. A Female Cook for Wanßarei ■ wages 15s. Boy able to milk, Nurse Girls and a Boy £>fiS?, mgh-^reet. °oUntry Mtte-H""*«**• "WANTED to SELL CheopTthe T V Goodwill and Fixtures of the London Dining Rooms, situated in Victoria street.—Apply at once to Mr IX Lawrence, on the premises. TyANTED, a good Second-hand ; * Baker's Cart.-Apply to G. E. ltoller&on Baker, Nelson-sttoet. WANTED, a strong Boy ; one accustomed to ButcherinK.—Apply to E Giles, City Market. WAISTED, a smart active young Man ; also, a strong Lad.—Apply imme diately to W. Messenger, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, by a steady active man with £100 cash Employment for himself and his little Capital.—Address, stating particulars, J, H., Star office. WANTED, two respectable Boys for inside work.- Apply to Mr Baigent, Union Sash and Door Factory. WANTED, a respectable Nurso Girl for private house. —Apply to Mrs Stebbing, Cosmopolitan Hotel. WATS TED, a respectable Washer woman ; regular work once a week.—*pply A., office of this paper. WANTED a Partner, with Capital, to join an Auctioneer and Cattle Salesman.—E, Post-olh'ee box 8:), Auckland. WANTED, a Sober Steady Man to drive a Horse. None but an experienced hand need apply. —"Warnock Brothers, Chapel-street, Auckland. WANTED to Let, that substantially built and neatly finished six-roomed Briek 7 House in Chapel-street, back of St. Matthew's Church, with Wood-house, Wash house, Bath-room, and every convenience.— Apply to A. Mackie, on the premises. WANTED to Let on a Building ; Lease, after the Ist February, a valuable Corner Allotment, situated in Durham-street, with good well of water. — Apply A. Mackie, Upper Queen-street. WANTED to sell, a large and well established Grocery business also some Farms and Paddock at Onehunga.—George and Atkin, Commission and' Land Agents, Fort-street. WANTED, . the Public to know we are. prepared to sink, deepen, or clean Wells at the CHEAPEST RATES, and will guarantee satisfaction in all Jobs entrusted to us, having hsul ten years' practice in the above work. Orders left at Somerville's Livery and Bait Stables, Queen-street ; or at Mr Hoyf's, Post-office, Newton, punctually attended to. WALKER & DICKSON, Well-sinkers, &c, Newton. WANTED at once, two Ship Carpenters. —Apply to C. A. Ilarris, Custom House-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply Mr3 G-. lewis, Jermyn-street. WANTED, by a young man of considerable colonial experience, a Situa tion either in a Store or Auctioneer's Clerk.—Apply to C, office of this paper. WANTED, a steady "Woman to attend upon three children.—Apply Star office. WANTED, by a respectable young woman, a Situation as Housemaid ; work must be light, and half-an-hour daily allowed ; wages no object. Explanation at Hannaford's Kegistry. TO BUSHMEN. WANTED, good Jackers ; 28s per week.—Preece'3 Bush, Wairoa, Kaipara WANTED, a Situation to assist in a Shop, or as Nurse to Children out of arms, or any light occupation where care and responsibility are reqnired.—Address M.M.N., Post office, Newton, Auckland. WANTED, a Second-hand Portable Engine, fourteen-horse pswer.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. WANTED KNOWN, that Ship Biscuit, 8s 6d sack of lOOlbs ; 30 dozen Tomato Sauce, 4s 3d dozen; 30 cases Cooking Apples, 10s cases; Morton's'Pickles, lls dozen; Limejuice, 3s 6d gallon, 6d and 9d bottle; Cocoanuts, 10s per 100 ; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen.^H. WATTS, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house street, next lHaaca' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. 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 Alton Swwrt'Hf nest Brat Pout, Victoria street,



WAjSTEC, a strong intelligent Boy as Apprentice.—Apply W. L. Roth, Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer, old Supreme Court House, Queen-street. WANTED, a Female Servant as Cook for the Country.—Apply Star Hotel, Albert -.street. WA NTED 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. TX7"A"NT/ED, two first-class Joiners. V v —James Mays, Bxiilder, Devenport. ANTED to SELL, Boot "Uppers. Black, White, ard Yellow Machine Silk, Brown Lineri Drill, &c.—Young Bros, High-street. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Crab Winches, double and single purchase. Eagle Foundry, High street.—J. Kelly. WANTED, to Purchase Railway Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.—Apply tD Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. T&TANTED by a young Lady, a » v Situation as Morning Governess (excellent testimonials). —Apply by letter A B , Star oiiice. WANTED, a Moulder; also,~a Fitter. —Apply at once to C. Hawkeswood Staifordshirc Iron Works, llobson-street. T7O" ANTED KNOWN, that D * » Gowit, 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, Iron bark and Bine Cum Laths, Shingles, fe, &c, at the lowest rrarket price, at his Yards, Custom-houso street WANTED, for the Mannkau Hotel, a Boy about 15 or 16 to make himself generally useful .References required. —Apply to tho Bazaar yard, or the Manukuu Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a few good hands, and a pair of Sawyers.—Apply to Tairua Saw Mill's oll'me, Custom-house-stroet. TIT A NTED, a respectable ~GHrI » » about KJ, to assist at house work. Apply for address at Star office. to Carpenters and builders. 100 KEG^ Fine Wire Nails, J-V/U l.\in to 31n., reduced prices. P. A. PHILIPS, Corner of Queen and Shortland-atr- ets. FOUND, a Black Pig.—The owner can have the fame by applying at 22, West Queen-street, and paying expenses. ,<i.*kdL T-^OR POYEKTT BAY, Jl^ NAPIER, AN I? WEL- TheiS.Z.S.S. Company'ss.s. Murray A. Palmer, Commander, will leave Queen-street Wharf for above Ports TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 3rd instant, at 3 p m. For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents. *!■*& TTOK TARANAKI, 'jl§^#?Ss;. JF NELSON, PICTON, WEL ■ . t WaffiM ' LING-TON, LYTCELTON, AND *-&fe£i&Wfe:, JrOUT CHALMERS. The I.N.Z.S.S. Company's a.a. Wellington M. Carey, Commander, from Onehunga TO-MOR ROW .(Tuesday), 3rd February, at 10 am. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. TO LET, two Houses in the North Shore, situated close to Devonport Wharf; one containing ten rooms—one six rooms.—Apply R. H. Duder, Devonport Store, AUCKLAND & NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). HP HE Takapuna will be L aid-up on ■A- TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY for an over haul. The two and five o'clock trips on those days will bo omitted. 11. W. HEATH, Manager. February 2, 1574. NOTICE. TMPOUNDED by Constable Allen, JL for being at large in Grey-street, January 29. 1874, a Brown Harso ; black points ; branded C T over 1078 on near hind quarter, and O on off shoulder ; blind of one eye (aear side). If not claimed within eleven dajs from the date of this notice application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the sale of the above-mentioned horse at the Public Pound, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, February 11, 3874, twelve o'clock noon, agree ably to the provisions of the Impounding *ct, 1867. SAMUEL DAVIS, Pound-koeper. Public Pound, Auckland. January 30, 1784. ■ THE FEBRUARY NUMBER OF THE PItJESJBYTHIiIAN CHURCH NEWS IS JNOW PUBLISHED. P R.I C E — TURK EPENCE. UPTON & CO. NOTICE. PICNIC . Under the Auspices of THE PRINCE OF WALES LODGE OF FREEMASONS , AT THE ISLAND OF MOTUIHI ON FEBRUARY 4, 1874, (Weather permitting). Excursionists are heruby reminded that tho s.s. Golden Crown, Captain Farquhar, with his usual punctuality, will start from the Queen-street Wharf on the above date at 10 a m sharp. In the event of the weather proving unfavourable the steamer will leave with the excursionists on tho first fine day thereafter at the hour above mentioned. GEO. N. BRASSEY, Honorary Secretary. Auckland, 31st January, 1874. NOTICE.— Strayed into my yard on Friday, the 30th January, a Bay Horse, with black legs and a white spot on hind foot: no shoes on hind feet. The owner can have tho same by paying expenses.—James Lyle, Baker, Wellington-street. PONSONBY HIGHWAY BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that all Rates not paid to Mr iTenkinu, the Collector, I Pitt-street, oh or before TUESDAY, the Hth flay of February, will be sued for without further delay. ANDREW STEWART, Chairjnac» Auckland, February 2,1874.



MONEY to Lend, in large oT aJ] sums, at a very low rate of interest.—App*,, Mr Laishley, Solicitor, llivh street. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates ol interest.— R. O. Dyer, Shoi-iland atrost. IyfONEY to LEND on Promissory J-XiL Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted.— George Dunnet, 25, Queen-street. WHARF AT RUSSELL. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, January, 30, 1874. HP EN DEES for the Erection of the -*»- absve are invited, and will be received at this office till noon of Saturday, the 28th of February next. f Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street, Auckland, and at the Harbour Master's Ollice, Russell. JOHN WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. ftffc ,33 RISTRIOT OEDERS. AJ Militia and Volunteer office. Auckland, January 31. X 374. AH those Members who are entitled to fire (the thirty highest at district Kepresentative Firing) the Match as prescribed in paragraph 8, page 9, Prize Firing Regulations, 1574, will assemble on the Rifle Range, Mount Eden, at 8 o'clock a.m. on THURS DAY, the 6th of February next, for choice of Colonial Representatives. Competitors will use Company Ammunition, which will be replaced from Colonial Store. By order. MAJOR COOPER, Commanding Auckland District. MOUNT WELLINGTON DISTRICT BOARD. nPENDERS addressed to the under -*- signed will be received in writing up to 3.30 p.m. on SATURDAY, 7th February, 18H, at the P.mmure Hotel, for carting SCORIA ASH from Mount Wellington on to the following roads, viz . From " Harp of Erin" to Young's Slaughter-house, Young's Slaughter-house to Panmnrc Bridgfi. On Otahuhu, Penrose, Dunn's, and Waipuna Roads, Tamaki, College, and Quarry Roads. Depasturing Licenses for the ensuing year will bo issued at same time and place. ROBERT N. RYBURN, Chairman. Panmure, February 2, 1874. , rpBNDERS Wanted for Plastering JL New Court House at Napier. For specification and particular, apply^^^^^^^ Custom House-street. January 31, 1874. _ piTY RATES. City Council Offices, Auckland, January 23.1874. Notice is hereby given that legal proceedings are being taker, by the City Council against all persons whoso Rates are in arrear, or who have not paid the General and Special Hates for the current year. F. BRODIB, Town Clerk. CHORAL SOCIETY. rPHE next Concert (Seasons) will X take jlace on the 3rd proximo. There will be a. full Rehearsal at 7.30 pm on MOM DAY. Perform ing members are particularly requested to attend punctually. .„ W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. NO. 3 COMPANY, A.R.V. MEMBERS of the above Com pany are requested to attend a Special Mect »ng at my office, 81, Queen-street, on MONDAY Evening next, 2nd, February, at 7.30. W. THOBNE, I ; Hon. Sec. TO LET, With immediate possession The Shop and Dwelling known as West End House, at the bottom of Wakeficld-street.— Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. OTAHUHU DISTRICT SCHOOL. A FEMALE ASSISTANT TEACHER is required for the above School. Apply by letter, enclosing testimonial, to the Chair man of the School Committee, Otahuhu, up to the 7th FebmaryDeXtEoßEßT ROBERTSON. Chairman. FIVE SHILLINGS REWARD.— Lost, on Regatta Day, a small white Poodle dog, belonging to W. Laird, Upp"r Grey-street. Anyone detaining the same after this notice will be prosecuted. MEDICO-BOTANIO DISPENSARY. H. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, * 65, Victoria Street, Corker oy Chapel Street. Sole Agent foi Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc. ,etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietor of1 the far-famed "WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most marvellou and effectual remedy ever known. \* A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale. ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM THE REMEDY FOR CURING CONSUMPTION", COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principlest>f roots and platits, 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 SUEE REMEDY IS POUND AT LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISEDHABROAD. Is is but seven years sines 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 tlie Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in Califo;nia, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders arereceived or it: and throughout Canada it is well and favorably known, and sold everywhere. Read what Capt. Foster vyrites. Port Buhwbll, March 23. Messrs Pekry Davis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you of the benefit 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, 28, 1866. 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 sunc me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it giv 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, yours, &c, THOMAS J FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S,—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any otherOough Remedies together, and it gives genera] Satisfaction Sold by all dealers in Family Med'cirieS, WHOLESALE AGENTS, L, D. NATHAN & CO., AVOKAAND, N.Z.



$&EAT CLEABING SALE PF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS -6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. "H, ATKINS TTAS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMES. DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand .Five Hundred and Thirty 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 Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At 11J por yard, worth from lg 6d to 2a. DRESS MATERIALS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS At ll£d per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At 11J d per yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS At Hid, worth la 6d. : SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At lljdper 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. ■ ■ i Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladles' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, POR 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, Twoed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpiica Coats, Dust Coats, Etc , Etc., Etc. for the christmas holidays. jttst opened, 1 BAIE HEAP CPAPERING OALIQO. H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Hoxkvmajt.



TO-MORROW. AT THE "CCTRNEB MA.E.T, at 11 o'clock. Clearing out sale of Southern Tlour, P«roe_quaUtyJ; Southern Oats, and new Oats to *mvo ; Bo«th«m Oatmeal ; Southern Sharps :40 Tamaki Cheese^ 120 bags Potatoes ; Groceries in variety; 300 Packages Tea, prme quality, and subject to the great reduction, in prices now ruling. GEORGE SIBBDT, Auctioneer. NORTHERN CLUB. t hi« Jssb« - -'- February 2, 1874. MISS N~O B M A N, Five Doors fromi Princes^treet. _ , TVT O Jl"fi~SH 0 RE.—To Let ______ = WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4. WALNUT SUITES IN FRAMF/; B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Wednesday, at 11 o'clock, 6 Walnut Suites in frame, very superior. TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. YACHT MoHTING STAR. grantTmorton To-morrow, at three o'clock, Yacht MORNING STAB 7 tons, with new Sails and all Gear in first-rate order. Terms : —Cash. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY). L. wT EATON WTT.Ti spII by auction at his 1 Mart Tomorrow (Tuesday), at half-past ten o'clock, 100 bunches Bananas 20 cases Apples 50 bags Potatoes 20 kits Onions 20 keg 3 Butter. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. PERFUMERY! POMADES! B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday, at eleven o'clock, Glycerine Pomades, assorted. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5. TTT E Subscriber has received in- to sen at *». Mechanics. Institute on THURSDAY, February 5, at 12 o clocK, nailed so as to be taken a«J™__3sJl^ 0W boards in instant. Terms Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9. IN THE ESTATfTofI. M. MATTHEW, ALLOTMENT, FRANKLIN ROAD. 167 ACRES WAITAKEREI. THE Subscribers have received in treet, *S»MBAS: EMS& Fort" Loti 9ucki ar anriss 1 * YaK R^adT two Allotments, below corner of Napier-street. North-western portion of Allotment (J^*"^ g Waitakerei, County of Eden, containing 167 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 9. HIBERNIAN HOTEL, COROMANDEL. HPHE Subscribers have received in- JL structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, oil Monday, 9th February, at 12 o clock. That freehold property situated at Coromandel, having a frontage of 36 feet to the Kapang« Road, by a depth of from 78 feet to 84 feet 6 inches, with the commodious building thereon erected, known as the HIBERMAN HOTEL. The present tenant holds on an improving lease of which there is over two years unexpirea, ,n h yearly rental of £52 sterling, and the sale will be made subject to this lease. For further particular, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, TUESDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY. THREE COTTAGES, ALBERT-STREET, TO BE REMOVED. TH E Subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Tue-day, February 3, at twelve o'clock, The Three Wooden Cottages situated at. the corner of West Queen and Albert, streets, opposite Mr Dingwall's property. To be removed within fourteen days from day Of sale. • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. GALVANISED IRON. ON WHARF IN FRONT OF QUEEN'S WAREHOUSE. GRANT & MORTON TXA.y"B received instructions from £~~i the Harbour Board to sell by auction on Tuesday, 3rd February, at 8 o'clock, A Quantity el.Galnnlaed fuon, Oft and fit, in& cut Sheets, Terms s-~C*»b.'