. 0 Bas t Coast districts, which willgbe of .reat value to the province I hope m the course of a couple of months we shall be abb to call for -tenders for the large iron bridge over the Waikato at Ngaruawahia. That will be a most important work, and we are going on with heavy road works north of Auckland. There is no lack of public works in the province now. There fs the money which is available out of the £400,0C0 voted for roads in the North Island, and I think we shall be able to make some ar rangement with the Superintendent to make a part of the proceeds of the confiscated lands available for the construction of local r°STEAM SERVICK WITH POVERTY Bay.— Mv idea is to get a service to leave here the first and third Saturdays in the month, and leave Napier every second and fourth Satur day calling at Poverty Bay, and occasionally 9 t Opotiki. A service to Tauranga is, I sup pose otherwise provided for. All I have to say is that, if "the Company is prepared to nwke the arrangement, the Government are mepared to do so, but they must have a proper and regular mail service. Australian and New Zealand Cable.— lam sorry to say the whole thing is hung up on account of the Government of New South Wales not having found it convenient to submit the arrangement to Parliament yet. Kaiiara Railway.—The Kaipara railway we expect will be finished before the end of the present year. With respect to the line betweent Auckland and Riverhead, the plans are already prepared and there should be no delay in calling for tenders; but we require the report of the Chief Engineer. Assuming that that will bejsatisfactory I should think that the advertisement calling for tenders would be out within a month from the pre- E«nt time. Telegraph to Kaipara,—l do not know whether we should be prepared to open a statioh at Eiverhead immediately. But it is only a question of a few months, and you may be satisfied with my assurance that we are anxious to exteud the telegraph to the Bay of Islands as quickly as possible. The Harbour Board. —Dock Site.—The Act was franied with a view of placing the Harbour Board in a very powerful position. It is very unfortunate that it is not in such a position ; no Board can be powerful that works with a majority of one. In respect to the specific question which you put, I do not express any opinion as to the eligibility of the proposed site. All I can say is that • I hope the Harbour Board mean to construct a very large dock, and one that will be amply sufficient for all requirements, in whatever position it may be. I understand the question is now raised as to whether that approval given by the Government to the site for a small dock does not cover approval of the present plan for a large dock. Now, the condition is, "the site shall be approved by the Governor, and also the plans and speci fications." If the Harbour Board were so ill advised as to say, " You approved of the site, and, therefore, you are precluded from re-considering it in connection with a dock of a different kind," we could meet them with the 4th sub-section % of the Act which provides that we shall approve of the plans and specifications. In fact the approval of the site is nothing except in connection with the plans and specifications, so I do not doubt that the question will come thoroughly .before the Government again, and I think I can assure you that it will receive very careful attention. Eor myself I may say_ as an Auckland member that it it is amazing to me how any consider ation should weigh in the matter except the pure question of which is the best site. I do not consider it is any advantage to have the dock in the immediate vicinity of the tovu. If I were living in the town I would perhaps think it would be an advantage to have it a little distance away. Such an idea never entered my head as that private pro perty would be affected one way or the other, and I believe I am responsible for the

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LATEST PROM COROMANDEL.

COROMANDEL,

This day. Tl_e Pacific have 35 ounces hard-! queezed amalgam from 6 tons of general stull"; the} are still crushing. The Union Beach specimens taken out on Saturday are expected to go 2 ounces to the pound.

Several parties left this morning at day break to peg out ground adjoining Conner Tt ? arfcy ' wto obtained good gold on "Saturday. Conner's claim adjoins Quinton's. A new claim, Waikomiti Track, between yuintotfs and the Plutiis, is cailed the New ween Harp. The prospects are Sdwts. to the dish j lode, 2 feet. A A m? etifl S of the shareholders of the City « Urk was held on Saturday. Great at the report in the Herald 7? expressed. It was stated to be wholly untrue.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

a • , This day. A miner s hut on the Caledonian claim was Burned down at two o'clock on Sunday morn - ™gy Clothes to the value of £12, and £3 mm money, and a Government rifle were greyed. Clark, who was asleep in the Aut, narrowly escaped. vla a? ount collected for the Hospital ff n i? nJS n Hday (yesterday) was : English &3s» £2ll S 7d ' Wesleyan, £10 10s 8d ; Sc&rchoa 103' Colle°tio*s not made BishV Cowie held confirmation services Ac native cl^rch, Parawai, yesterday. thf«j ramlia3 beeQ received here that Tnofj ™ Cross steame.r will call here on uesaay morning to land the Superintendent Cqjet meet Mr Vo S el an<* attend the 2^*^* "™Sfig for the Caledoeian was 16oozs from 70 tons. SIT n°i Z, S 16dwts from-52 tons stone. ttrrL S rich stone in the mine to** ttMr+£ri! ge^ral cniahing is rich, and ifSf. T 70ozs hard amalgam from the Old WW^ d UP t0 thi* morning. deepesUevel g°* s°lbs s Pecimena ia the laSn^S" gold melted 830ozs4dwts head, months crushing with 20 BfeS^™ sS! ngof2ohead ol the L^y fffe" 2tOZ3l4dwtß- Mlozs. ta crushed 100 tons for l2dwfc 3 ! y(Loilg'atribute) 23 tons for 30 ozs

THE SUPERINTENDENT'S VISIT TO OHINEMUTU.

SpI<HTREMENT OP THE TEREACES. M OTm SOCIAL CORRESPONDENT.) ""' TAXJiIioA. /lie Krm_. • . . This day. S^eo'E en^ ent cached Ohinemutu Reived by °n Thursday night, and was ? ho had ay, Vet? large CT@W(i- of natives, aemonat raH^ u g? b°nfire and made a terrific On n of .welcome. Reeded J'di c.* portion of the party f *o ixotoraahaua and the surround

ing country, the Superintendent was inter viewed all day by natives respecting land for disposal. °

Mr J. C. Young was in attendance and ex plained the stages of various negotiations and possibilities of purchasing. The public meetings were held on Satur day afternoon in the large native meeting house.

An address was first presented from the Europeans by Mr Bennett. The Superintendent replied. Maori ad dresses were presented iby Piriini, to which the Superintendent and Paul replied. The usual speeches and waiatas followed. Some extraordinary requests as usual were presented, but one sensible one was made by the owners of the Rotumahana A. or a law to punish the brutes that chisel off pieces from terraces. It is a pity the owners of Ro tomahana don't break some of the Goths skulls.

The meeting was exceedingly cordial, and I believe will have a good effect. The Superintendent and party leave to-day at four o'clock for the Thames in the steamer Southern Cross.

The weather has continued beautiful, and all are well.

WELLINGTON.

This day. The privileges of the Hutt course, including booths, gate, and correct card, sold for £200. The Customs revenue for the last week amounted to £2,372. Captain Hepburn takes command of the Rangatira until Captain Lloyd recovers.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day. R. H. Rhodes having resigned his seat in the Geneial Assembly for Akaroa, H. Montgomery, president of the Provincial Executive, and Mr Pilliett, formerly R.M. of Akaroa, have offered themselves as candidates for the seat.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Beckham.) T. DUDER V. DEETHAM. In this case, which was for damages £100, Mr James Russell, for Mr Kissling, asked that this might stand over until next Court day, when it would be arranged and finally disposed of. The Court granted the application. CAWKWELL AND CO. V. JAMES EOLEY. Mr Thorne appeared for plaintiff. This action was brought for the recovery of a claim of £83 18s 6d, for goods supplied. Adjourned for a month. WM. KELLY V. GEO. STMPSON.

Mr Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr James Russell for defendant.

This was a claim of £50 for commission on the sale of certain goods, in which Mr Russell, on the part of defendant, confessed judgment to the amount of £35, and costs £9 10s. STANNUS JONES V. THOMAS ROGERS. Mr Laishley for plaintiff, and Mrs James Russell for defendant. This was an application as to costs for counsels' fees and witnesses' expenses. in a case previously heard in this Court. Counsel having addressed the Court at considerable length his Honor said he must reserve his decision until he had consulted authorities upon the matter, and he would give judgment next Court day. This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.—Monday.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS.

Charles Lidwell, Jdo. Simmons, and Richard Montague were convicted of this offence, and punished according to their deserts. Henry Pearce, charged with the same offence, but out on bail did not ap pear when called upon, and his bail was ordered to be forfeited.

Walter Pell pleaded not guilty, and the charge was proved by Constable Naughton. Prisoner was discharged owing to his hav ing been in custody since Friday. VAGRANCY. Jno. Simmons (an American) was charged with a breach of the Vagrant Act by making use of obscene language in Queen-street on the 21st instant. Prisoner told a long story, but it was not to the purpose. Mr Barber, the American Consul, having stated he had taken all possible care of the prisoner since he had been in Auckland, the Court sentenced him to pay a ffne of 20s. and costs, with the alternative of 48 hours' mprisonment with hard labour. MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY. Charles Lidwell was charged with wilfully breaking a pane of giass, value 7s 6d, the property of John Wilson, on the 21st inst., at Newton.

Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sen tenced to pay a fine of Is and costs, and to make good the damage. LARCENY. Thomas J. McManus was charged with stealing a shovel, value 4s, the property of the City Council, on the 19th inst. The shovel in question had been left by a man at the Custom House Hotel on the 18th inst., to be called for. On the next day prisoner went into the hotel and asked for the shovel. It was given him, and he immediately went and pawned it. Prisoner, who said he was a shingler, and reduced to his present position through drink, was sentenced to 30 days' hard labour. FALSE PRETENCES. Chas. Simmons was accused of obtaining the sum of £20, from J. W. Carr on the 4th February, 1574, by false pretences. In this case the prosecutor was the late Mr Hastie, who was drowned during the. gale of the 7th instant. Prisoner had sold, a boat belonging to Mr Hastie to J. W. Carr. Mr Inspector Broham now said that the prosecutor being dead it had been decided to withdraw the case. Prisoner was ordered to be discharged.

CITY COUNCIL.

A meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon at the offices of the Council. Present: His Worship the Mayor (in the chair); Councillors Hurst, Isaacs, Macready, and Prime. An application was received from the Provincial Government for permission to erect a wooden building in Chancery-street. It was moved by Councillor Hurst and seconded, "That a suggestion be made to the Provincial Government that the building be of iron." Plans and specifications of projected buildings in 7 and 8 city allotments were . laid upon the table, and being certified by the City Surveyor to be correct, were passed. The buildings are to be erected by Robert Home. A letter was received from Mr Burt relative to damage done by a falling chimney. No action was taken in the matter. i?P3*l.p MR MORI ARTY'S LITTLE BILL. A memorandum of Mr Moriarty' charges in connection with his report on the water supply question was read. The items were — £ s. d. Professional Charge ... ... 250 0 0 Travelling Expenses ... ... 47 0 0 Paid to Surveyor ... ... 23 10 0 Printing Report ... ... 5. 10 0 ' ' Total ~;. 325 " 0 0

It was moved and carried that the account be paid.

MR. WALLER'S SHED

Mr John Waller sent in a request that the Council would permit the shed erected in Custom House-street without the consent of the Council to remain.

Mr Holdship supported the petition. ' Mr Hurst explained that the offence con sisted in building the shed without giving the proper notice to the City Surveyor. It was agreed to allow the matter to stand over. THE DISTILLERY. The Mayor stated that a number of letters had been read from Mr W. J. Cawkwell, indignantly denying certain statements as to the drainage from the distillery. The letters were not read. WATER SUPPLY. The City Surveyors report was read of the recent measurements made of the flow of water at the three different sources since Mr Moriarty's report. This showed the quanti ties as follow :—Low and Motion, 1,316,130 gals. ; Mr Edgecumbe's, 275,700 gals. ; Nihotupu, 1,003,786 gals. A. letter was read from Mr Motion stating that, as the price fixed by him for his re muneration in the matter of the water supply was unsatisfactory to the Committee of the Council, he should be glad to re ceive an intimation from the Council of what sum they thought of giving. Mr Isaacs said he was of opinion that Mr Motion's letter was uncalled for. He denied in toto that the remuneration was unsatis factory to the Council. He was sorry so see so small a muster of the Council. It was evident that the present would be another of the endless adjourned meetings. It was agreed to take the other business before pursuing the subject. ACCOUNTS. On the question of passing the fortnightly accounts, it was moved and carried, "That Mr O'Neil's account for the report on the St. John's water supply source be held over. The other accounts were passed for payment.

It was announced by the Mayor that some alterations were shortly to be made in the maiket regulations. Assessors and Auditors.—Messrs. Jno. Buchanan and W. S. Graham were appointed assessors for the ensuing year. The auditors of last year were re-appointed, subject to their accepting the usual fee. DOST carts.

An argument took place on this subject. It was debated whether the resolution passed at the suggestion of the City Surveyor, viz., " That a small chaige be made on all dust removed," was intended to be generally applied or not.

Ifc was moved by Councillor Holdship, '' that the matter be referred to tlie Nuisance Committee." Carried. GIBBON'S HORSE. The question of compensasion for the death of Mr Gibbon's horse, by falling over an em bankment in Cook-street was brought on. An opinion from,, Mr T. B Gillies was read. The learned gentleman stated that the liability of the Council would be determined by the question of fact as to whether the thoroughfare at the spot was sufficiently wido for safe traffic or not. He was inclined to think a juiy would not say that the road was wide enough or sufficiently protected. Councillor Hurst moved "That the sum of £15 be offered as compensation without prejudice to the question of liability." No one seconding the motion, the subject was postponed.

Prices of Iron.—A series of quotations of the present prices of iron from Mr Buchanan was laid upon the table. Water Supply.—The consideration of this subject was resumed. Mr Holdship spoke first having moved the last adjournment. He had come to the con clusion that the Western Springs was the best source.

§5 Councillor Hurst, after making a long speech in favor of the Western Springs, in the sourse of which he came to |logger-heads with Councillor Macready, moved the following resolutions :— " That the most immediately available sufficient supply of water is obtainable from the Western Springs : that a committee consisting of his Worship the Mayor, Councillors Macready, Holdship, and Prime be appointed with full power to take all the necessary steps for securing the supply from the above source."

The Mayor seconded the resolution, and Councillor Prime supported it. _ Councillor Macready said it was, perhaps, little use his speaking since the Coun cillors seemed" to have made up their minds to go to.Low and Motion's, but they would find much more difficulty in getting the water from that source than they anticipated. (Left sitting.)

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day:— - Crown Prince—Buyers, 14s. Queeen of May—Buyers, 6s 6d. Eureka Hill—ss 6d, 5s 9d. Waitemata—Sellers, 4s 6d. National Bank, 645, 64s 6d.; buyers, 645, sellers, 655. S. B. Insurance, 45s ; buyers, 45s ; sellers, 45s 6d. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 ss" Thames Gas—Buyers, 34s 6d ; sellers, 365. Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £8 : sellers, L 8 10s. . Caledonian—Sellers, £11. City of London—2ls ; buyers, 20s. %

THB -EYliyiN& STAR. MON^iY, FEBRTTAftY23, ~>*"4



We are requested to call the attention of capitalists, speculators, and others to Mr R. Arthur's sale of suburban property to-morrow at 12 o'clock. The property is certainly worthy of sharp competition, and as for appearance and situation it has few equals in Auckland. It is in a rising locality, and if only held for a few years it would give an excellent return. 1 FX B' £ ew.isson wiH return from South on or abou Ist March with an entirely new Stock of Watches Chains, and Jewellery.—(Adv..) „£°^ e(.:~ :Brow J» Barrett. & Co.'s Standard Coffee _ oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note ne Drums. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province. -TAdvt.] TyANTEDTa Billiard Marker.— T T Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. '. WANTED, a General Servant; Clayton, t0 *» Mrs WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15 or 16 years of age,as General Servant; references required.—Apply at Mrs deal's, Karangahape Road, near the Windmill. \7TTANT ED, a strong Boy ; also, a ▼» Goed Cook.-Apply to Mr" Powell, Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant able to Cook ; also, a young Girl to assist in housework.—Apply at Claremont House, Princes street. WANTED, Eemale Cooks, wages 15s ; several General Servants for Gentle men's Families and Hotels, town and country.— Pannaford's Registry, High-street,



WANTED, a Girl to Nurse aßaby. I V —Apply to Mrs Cann, Victoria street. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to Mr Baigent, Union Sash and Door Factory. WANTE D, a Lad to assist in Kitchen and useful for Hotel—Apply office ofl th.s paper. WANTED, an Errand Boy.— Apply to Young, Grocer, Shortland-street. WANTED, Lodging with partial board. Address by letter, "Bachelor," Star office. WANTED, a Boy to ride out with orders.- Apply toE. Wood, Butcher, Wel lington-street. WANTED, a Successor for a snug trade ; a'so my Hand Truck (I haviDg another object in \lew). A good chance for a steady man. Terms cash.—W. Westwood, near Mr Sibbin's Mart. VKJ ANTED, by a Lady, Board and V * Lodging in a p'ivate family where no other boarders are kept.—Apply by letter to A.8., Star oflice. W" ANTED, a young Man to Milk. —Apply to F. Lawry, Surrey Hills Estate WANTED, a strong Girl about 16 yeais of age, for Housework.—Apply at Jones's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED, a few good Hands at the Awitu Sawmills.—Apply to E. Gibbons and Co., Onehunga. WANTED, a first-class Waiter.— Apply office of this paper,*1 WANTED, a good General Servant ; washing given out.—Apply to Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland Crescent. WANTED, a Housemaid. Eor addrc. s apply to Mrs Probert, Shortland street. WANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply J. Uanley, Gingerbeer Manufacturer, Cross street; or Mr Barr, Globe Hotel, Wakefield street. WANTED, a Girl about 18 ; also, a Nurso Girl about 12 —Apply Mr Waters, Epsom, or 82, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant where another is kept. References required. —Apply at tho Star ollice. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given, for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6,#., and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; a.^o, Tumps, 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, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ten ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s 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. ANTED, Lad to assist in Kitchen. —Victoria Hotel, Victoria-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. & 0. WINSTONE. 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 person with a small capital, the owner giving up business to go into the country. - Apply to Mr James Johnson. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD^- Lost on Saturday, between High-street and the end 'of the Wharf, a Greenstone Pendant.—Tho finder returning it to Brown, Barrett and Co. will be rewarded TO LET, a six-roomed House with large Vegetable Garden, in Seafleld View. Has been through thorough repair.—Apply to Mr Jack man, Nelson-street; or, the Sailor's Home, Custom house-street. YOUNG- LADY requires a Situation fn a good House as Milliner and Saleswoman ; seven years experience in good class trade. — Address D.M.8., Post-office, Newton, Auckland. MOUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ALL Rates not paid to the Collec tor, Mr George Keough, Panmure, by SATOIt DAY, 28th February, 1874, will be placed in the hands of a Solicitor for recovery without further notice. ROBT. N. RYBURN, _^ Chairman. [JHORAL H ALL. SOUTH PACIFIC OPERA COMPANY. OFFENBACH'S CHARMING OPERETTA MAGIC MELODY, Will be produced at the Choral Hall, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING EEB. 23. 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. HIBERNIAN- AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION BALL. AG RA N D BALL under the auspices of the Auckland Branch of the above, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on Tuesday evening, the 17th March, 1574. i Tickets, 10s Gd. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock p.m. Ladies by invitation circular only. T.J. FLAHERTY, Secretary. Q N B H U N a A . For the convenience of Shareholders resident at Onehunga, the, Committee of the AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDTNG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY has arranged to Open an Office 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 18th February. Office hours from 8.30 till 10 o'clock a.m. JOHN BATGER, Secretary, A.P.C.B. and I. Society. DITCHING. WRITTEN Tenders required by the undersigned by the 25th instant for aborts 100 chains,—-G, 8, Heard, Drury.



IE John Woollam does not call and pay for his Board and Lodging his Box, now in my possession, will he sold to defray expenses. —Mr Wyna, Barrack flill. fO OLD FRIENDS OE TWENTY JL YEARS' STANDING. J. RUSSELL'S PEIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the ahove 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 Od per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland, January 6,1874. DINNER TO THE HON. J. VOGEL. MEMBERS of Committee are requested to meet TO-MORROW, 24th inst., at 2 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. R. H. STEVENSON, Hon. Sec. j . LOST, this day, a Cheque, drawn by R. R. McGregor, payable at Bank of New South Wales, Grahamstown, in favor of the undersigned, for £09 12s 6d. Payment has been stopped.—J. Phillips, Insurance Buildings. FOuND, a Pencil Case. The owner can have the same on giving description and paying expenses.—Apply to C. Withe- EORD, Parnell. UWHAU GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). CALLS unpaid iv the above-named Company will be sued for without further notice, having been placed in th. hands of Messrs Beveridge and Alexander. R. H. STEVENSON, Official Liquidator. TO LET, Furnished Apartments for a Lady and Gentleman, or two Gentle men, with or withoat board.—Por address, apply at this office. LOST, a Greenstone Drop, (moun ted), with J.W. engraved on top.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same with F. W. Collins, Jewe. lcr, <4ueen-street. STRAYED from Mr Cleghorn's Paddock on the Sth instant, a Bay Mare, ifive years old, small white mark on forehead.—£l reward wil[l be paid to any person returning the same to j Mr Isaac Gwynne, Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom. I. 0. G. T. AETEE Open Lodge, Temperance Hall, TO-MORROW EVENING, the 'pro logue to the Grand Lodge Iniquity will be unveiled. Uncle, W.C.T. ; Nephew, W.P.T.; both to be Delegates to the Orand MYSTIC LOYAL ORANGE.LODGE, N 0.4. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge w:'l be held in the V.M.C. Booms on TUESDAY next, the .24th instant, at 8 o'clock. By order of the W.M. Visiting Brethren are respectfully invited to attend. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. THE Technical Classes in connec tion with the Institute will be RE-OPENED on MONDAY next, the 23rd instant. RICHARD T. TALBOT, Secretary Mechanic's Institute. pRINOE OE WALES THEATRE. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, FEBRUARY 23. First Appearance of THE ROYAL COMIQUE COMPANY In their Sparkling Entertainment. TWO HO UES GENUINE FUN Tlie Company includes MR. ARTHUR VIVIAN, The favourite London Comique and Comedian, who has had tho honor of appearing twice befors His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and Suite. MISS NELLIE MELVILLE, The Charming Serio-ComicDuettist and Comedienne. MR, EDWARD MASON, Son a and Dance Performer, And Delineator of Negro Character. COMIQUE IMPERSONATIONS, SONGS, DANCES, COMEDIETTAS, MUSICAL SKETCHES, COMIQUE ENTERTAINMENTS, &C. Admissi on—3s, 2s, Is. <n LARK'S "PRICE LIST OE W FLANGED PIPES. 18in .. .. .... .. 4s per foot 12in ..» 2s ~ 9in is 3d „ Gin .. .. 8d 4in .. .. .. .. .. 6d „ Agent—B. KEANE, Wharf, "Where the Pipes may be seen. Guaranteed to bo sound and well glazed. I. 0. G. T. INSTITUTION OF NEW LODGE. \ 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 wlr U anew Lodge will be formed. S • ctions, &c, will be given by the Chsir of the Piu... t.:- Lodge. C. ATKIN, Convener. 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 mo on or before the 20th day of April, 1874. Full information may be obtained from R. C. Dyer, Esq., Auckland. HENRY JOHN TANCRED, Chancellor. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HARWOOD'S, Tahok, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed H WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt • street. Wanted Known! Wanted Known! Wanted Known ! that 1 have 19 eases 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 cases Limejuice, 3s 6d gallon ; Onions, 91bs for Is ; and I have a bargain of about 2 00 Book Marks, 3d, Od, 9d, and Is each ; Cooking Apples, 51bs for Is; . Valentines, 6d per dozen ; Pastry Butter, Qi per lb. -Apply to If "W'ATKS, Pitt-afreet. ■ - • -•



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TZTAS Purchased, daring the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMME2. DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five 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 GRENADINE^ At 11J per yard, worth from Is 6d to 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At ll^d per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES ■ . At lljd per yard. SPLJEJNDID CHENE MOHAIRS At lljd, worth Is 6d. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At Hid 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 aU'.Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Ohea Trousers Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc, Etc., Etc. for the ohb jstmas holidays. j JUST,, OPENED, t 1 BAI E HEAP O^/VPERING CALICO. ! ■-. H. ATKIN S, ' Late Hay and HoNEviuofr, i • ' , . . I ; ■■ '■ I . y.yy,.,y ; ,.-s: >.^>,\ 1 j ■ . ;•*;*. 6 r !.:.- *•- . - . -a. ■ ! - ~,..,. XixyrUy^



PUBLIC D.1.N..N EJst TO THE HON. JULIUS VOGEL. The Citizens will entertain the Hon. Julius Vogel at Dinner on THURSDAY EVENING, 26th instant, At seven p.m. His Honor the Superintendent.in the Chair. The Committee consists of the following :— Hi* Honor the Superin- Mr John Sheehan tendent G. M. Reed His Worship the Mayor L. D. rx athan Hon E. McLean F. A. Whitaker Hon Chas J. Taylor J. T. Boylan Major George W. Earl Mr J. S Macfarlane Jame3 Watt G. B. Owen [0. M. Quintal Tliomas Macfarlane J. T. E. Rogan Warwick Weston Joseph Howard D. M. Luckie W. H. Kissling A. Beveridge C. J. Stone P. Dignan S. M. Dalgleish W. Swanson David Hean Ed Bennett Schwartze Kissling W. J. Hurst T. H. Ivey G. You der Hoyde J- B. Braithwaite Thomas Morrin J. Lawford B. Ireland W. Hay, Papakura J. Y. Stephenson John Wallace, Flat J. M. Dargaville Bush D. B. Cruickshank A. Buckland James Russell William Motion Charles McMillan Hunter and Nolan Robert Whitson Captain Daveney George Johnnon Captain Ca.ey R. McKay Mr R. H. Stevenson, hon. sec. Tickets can be obtained from any Member of the Committee. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. CITY MART. 35 TRUNKS BOOTS, &c, JUST LANDED EX WAVE QUEEN. GRANT AND MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell at the City Mart, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Consignment of Boots just landed, comprising Ladies' Kid, Morocco, Calf, Lasting, Cash mere. Girls and Maids, ditto, Children's ditto ditto ditto, 6-9's 10-S's. Terms liberal. THURSDAY NOON. CLEARING OUT SALE, STOCK OF GROCERIES, NEWTON. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Mr John Sinton, who is relinquish ing business, to sell by auction, at his premises" Karangahape Road, near Mr Waddel Baker, on Thursday, 36th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The stock of Groceries, Oilmen's Stores, Teas, &c., all well selected and newly opened. Also, Scales and Weights, Tea Cannisters, Show Glasses, Tins, <%c, all nearly new. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. , CORN EXCHANGE. APPLES! APPLES! GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow (Tuesday), February 24, at 11 o'clock sharp, 12 cases Ripstones 10 „ Nelson Apples. Terms :—Cash. 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. TUESD V.V, FEBRUARY 24. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GEO. W. BINNEY WIIL 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 lOulb. 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 9 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. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. GOOD INVESTMENT. HEALTHFULLY-SITUATED DWEL LING ' TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR TTAS been favoured, with instruc -f-*- tions from the Proprietor, who is lesvino- Auckland to sell by auction, at hfaMart, 52 street, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Those well-situated BRICK DWELLINGS (plas wt* } *«_ P, erc, ival p" a de, Dedwood, over looking the harbour One contains six rooms and the other five. There is with each of them a good well. The land on which they are built has a frontage, of 132 feet. ™.n?L S.£° perty is w.ell worth the attention of persona ' ullZ tlnS,/.convenient, pleasant, and healthy resi -2 a°**f speculators, as it is situated in the most rapidly-rising of any of the suburbs. Further particulars may be obtained from the