.' r^~ ot Thomas Burnett Tomlinson, O^ttiliba of tabea messenterica. jSrtption of the ship. PSSi ie the th. ird shi P built for ■■"frfl Zealand Shipping Company by *»"'^n»erandCo., of feunderland. She Jletf" it, e( J earJy this year so that she is a " I&WSL ne-W vessel, and the present is her perfeW jtjj e j s of iron, 1145 tonsregis- Irs* r°rL'd 100 A at Lloyds, and was built ter.'^Sal survey. She is 210 feet long f M^i uerpendiculars; ha 3an ex ' \*l*% T ea dth of 35 feet and a depth fre?ld w2l feet> Shehasafme f"H °* fiOfeetloDg' affording cabin accommo po"P' five and twenty saloon passengers, c*^".'• nto the captain and officers. Her j"8 is fitted with polished teak and "heart fittiDßs- Tne lower panels are of e ye maple, and the upper panels, which on the patent ventilating principle, are 'f olished pitch"Pme- An ornamental gilt ice goes round the ceiling, dotted with ?borately woiked golden eagles at • wsh stanchion. The sideboards are S?Lj with marble tops and brass guards ; massive table of teak, 20 feet long, flanked '•th 6 double-backod velvet settees, each 6 feet long, runs down the centre of the apart- Lent of which the tout ensemble is very elegant. The berths are roomy and well teotilated. The stern cabins are handsomely famished. That on the starboard side is (ccnpied by the Captain who has exercised 0 gma ll amount of taste in the decoration. 'joth cabins have beautifully easy settees ':; with, velvet covers, and are floored with Brus ! gels carpet. The saloonis of lofty construction, judis lighted and ventilated by an ornamental jky-light The conveniences are most com plete. The main deck is spacious, though rather lumbered up at present from the jpace taken by the large hatches, etc., used for the immigrants. The materials em ployed in building are all guaranteed of the rery best description, and by the specifica tions are said to be "in no way inferior to the City of Auckland," by which we may conclude that the latter vessel is taken as 5 standard of excellence. The Waitangi has a double steam winch capable of lifting three tons, a donkey boiler, and a condenser, calculated to condense 300 gallons per each ]2 hours. The poop has two staircases lead ing to the upper deck, fitted with brass step guards. The 'tween-decks are over eight feet in height, and provide first-class immi grant accomodation. The cooking galley »nd apparatus is sufficiently extensive to supply the wants of all hands. The galley is lined with sheet-iron, and fitted with all the latest ship-cooking improvements. The fore and mainmasts are of iron, the fore and main loprer and lower-topsail yards of steel, and the mizen mast of pitch pine. The spars are of red and pitch pine. The general appear ance of the Waitangi—which is not unlike that of the Loch Awe—gives one the idea of power as well as fast sailing, indeed the Paptain says she is one of the fastest vessels he has been in. On a wind she will do from 11 to 11J knots, while before it her log shows 88 much as 14J knots. It is atpresent quite uncertain whether the Waitangi will load here or not. Probably not.

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RUMOURED APPOINTMENTOE MAJOR MAIR AS SECRETARY TO FIFI GOVERNOR.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. On dit here that Major Mair accompanies Sir Donald McLean to Fiji, in the capacity of private secretary.

Messrs T. Russell, Whitaker, and Mur doch are here. They arrived yesterday on a visit, and left by steamer this morning.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

£HE GREAT OHINEMURI MEETING.

TE HIRA WAISTS TO HOLD THE

LAND,

ME. MACKAY VERY FIRM,

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Advertiser urges that the volunteers who Bhot before it was discovered that the target was larger than allowed by regulalions thould fire again. It asks if one foot was allowed in the size of the centre, why not two or three feet, and urges that the affair will not look well to volun teers at a distance; and says the Thames men are well able to hold their own without the assistance of an enlarged target and enlarged centre. To leave matters as they are, would be unfair to the men who fired after the mistake was sound out. The great talk over Ohinemure com menced yesterday. The report fills more than three columns of the Advertiser. Hr Mackay took a firm and bold stand, and demanded the lands at Ohinemuri. He uked that they should find out what lands rlelougs to other natives, what portions ihould be set apart as reserves, and what given to the Crown. A long discussion then commenced. Te Hira said the work was not his ; the tribe was to blame for it. He would not i»rt with the ownership of the land, but tonld hold on to the tail. His idea was to

Jiltivarte. He told Mr Mackay long ago he | »ould not let the people get cash and goods on account of Ohinemuri, as he would not let it go. It was his restfng place. He was billing to give up the fiuits of the soil, but Hot the land. He complained of the place Wing overrun with surveyors. Mr Mackay said Te Hira formerly held the Jame opinion about not parting with Wai- Wav, and had now given way. He was Bot the sole owner of Obinemuri, but had bis •hare with others. It would be better for 'Te Hira to discuss the question than leave. Reserves would be set apart in each block ,„ for enltivation. He did not wish to cultivate land and send them adrift on the water. ' * <m*B£tß&&'^ fm&ti - Te Hira addressed Te Moananui, and , teled what was to be done, as Mr Mackay j- '.objected to the proposal he had made. #' Te Moananui said, Of course the goods , Would r h»Te to be paid for. He could not •gree with Te Hira about going away. . Haimoana said there was timber, fish, etc. 1 He created much laughter by suggesting that , the fwlvance's be repaid this way. Mr Mackay said he was not going to be , humbugged.' The money had been paid on the land not on fish. They all seemed will toß to pay, bnt differed about the mode. He I did not wish to rush matters ; let them ; •Ppoint ten delegates to discuss and arrange. « would probably take two or three weeks to complete. Be was glad to see Te Hira Acknowledged the debt. He could inform f : them, that had he not refused to give "lore money if a debt much larger would I; **Te been created. » « Hira protested that his own hands Were clean. He would not attend the Lands Court, but thought the matter *»ght be left in Mr Mackay's hands. Mr Mackay had got Eikutaia, and ought to be Satisfied. He complained that the tribe was" . lot backing him up. Tareranui and Hohepa then spoke in favor tf Te Hira's plan, the latter bouncing until .. Mr Mackay showed what he had received. ■ ) $*& he became indignant and told Mr. ! AUckay to go. r ~Wr Mackay declined, and showed that hia i«neof argument would not settle a claim of *26,000. 1) o one had raised a tenable objec j 50n- Those who tried bounce were not slt eia k an<le<k He would not agree to leave in an unsettled state any longer. »»uy '*"* not accep*tis proposal > tney , heavy v eather. Ac Hi,^ siu^ the amount wan large, but nor

SJISb d Proposed by him as payment. He looked down the Peninsula but could not \ *J\ end>, He suPP°sed Mr Mackav wished to take the place and leave him a beggar. The fruits of ihe earth were many and abundant. They were as hair on the a/ J ,6ast' a? d he would have the bone. Mr Mackay said it was no use talking «n»WMe;tte land had been sold H would ask that the proceedings be adjourned till next day as it was late. They could think over what he had said,|and make up their mmds what to do. L Ngatu said he would not take long to mTnf 6'™? 6 W°"ld say let his debt be Paid out of Ohmemuri land.

The speeches of Te Hira are understood to mean that the country be opened on the same terms as the Thames,-the natives keeping the ownership of the soil, but giving the right to mine, cut timber, &c , on receiving fees. It is not likely the Govern ment will assent to this after buying the land. J s

BISMARCK STRUCK TOKATEA LEADER.

SPECIMENS FROM THE TOKATEA. COROMANDEL. (From our own Correspondent.) mi rr. Tl"3 ay« The Tokatea rankcdta-day 412 ozs for the fortnight's crush n>. The chamber in the Royal Oak is finished, and the winze is down 25 fee v. ; No 1 leader still carries little gold. I think next slopes will yield some fair stone. The contractors hare driven 154 feet. _ A horse belonging to H. O'Brien was killed on the Tokatea Tramway this rnonrng. The Education rate is being paid freely. The Tokatea, during the week, got lOOlbs specimens from the stope poing out from No. 1 pass, Bismarck level. It was sent to the mill yesterday. They will have about 400 Ib 3 altogether. The contractors of the Van level struck gold in the Bismarck ground. The find is considered of great importance to Bismarck, and Tokatea, and the whole field. It establishes payable gold in low levels. The leader, where o o ld was found, is fifteen inches ; nice looking blue stone. They have a few pounds of picked stone on hand, with gold still showing. Mr R. Kelly is satisfied it is the Tokatea leader.

PUBLICAN'S LICENSE CANCELLED AT OHINEMUTU.

TAURANGA,

This day. Albert Fisher, publican, Ohinemutu, has had his license cancelled for serving a drunken native woman named Arihia.

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HOW MR BOWEN'S APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER CAME ABOUT. EXTRAORDINARY ARRES U FOR tORGERYT IN OTAGO. PARTICULARS OF THE COMET CASE. —ACTION FOR SLANuiiR, DUNEDIN. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Guardian, commenting on Mr Bo wen's appointment, says it will excite surprise and not a little indignation. He is a connection of Governor Bowen's, a circumstance which can scarcely be considered a fault and evi dently is not a misfortune. What influence was excited by his astute relative to bring about the appointment will probably never be known, but taking into consideration the presence of Mr Vogel in the vice-chair, is sufficient seeming of cause and effect to justify the suspicion that the Premier has been cajoled by the blandishments of the Victorian Governor, an irresponsible person, who cannot in any way be brought to account for bis misdeeds, while actually assisting in the Government of the colony, and this under thegform of responsible Government. The question naturally arises, if one, why not two or three, or any other number, and we shall thus some day find ourselves with a Ministry composed of one individual. There is really no limitation to the vicious princi ples, if once indulged in. It warns them to be cautious, as the acquisition, if it be one, of Mr Bowen as Minister of Justice, will entail a loss of some supporters, and another such mistake may be fatal. The ship Auckland, due here to-morrow, has 360 immigrants. Larrikinism is very prevalent here. Five boys were convicted within the last few days. The police made a peculiar arrest at Oatnaru on Monday. A man forged two cheques, and after an unsuccessful endeavour to utter them, commenced to hunt round town for the police, and ultimately gave himself in charge. In October, the Provincial Government re fused to accept an advance by the General Government of £5,300, for bridging the Mau whenua river, because it is conditional on the plans receiving the approval of the Colo nial Engineer. This our Government thought a serious innovation, and declined to take action until the Provincial Council meets. It has since receded from this position, and accepted the money. Madame Goddard arrived per Taranaki this afternoon. The excitement about her is immense. All the box and dress circle seats of the Queen's Theatre are engaged, and her success here is ensured. The Cromwell Company's quartz claim yields well. A 120 ounce cake of gold was produced from 250 ounces of quartz at the last crushing, and is being exhibited at Dunedin. The ciimißal prosecution against Mr Mc- Ilroy, the self-assumed Christchurch agent of the barque Comet, before the R.M. of Dunedin, and which resulted in acquittal, as you-have already learned by telegram, arose in this wise. Mr Mcllroy advertised the barque for the Palmer, and took passage money, feut th>» owner of the barque, Mr MilPti, denied Mcllroy'a authority, and tne" Comet did not sail. Several 'miniirs then proceeded against Mcllroy for swindling them out of their passage raoney to tie Palmer rush. It is considered a disgraceful case, and as usual the weaker goes to the wall. Mr Mcllroy was adjudged to -pay damages at a suit heard at Chnst clvufch; the criminal proceedings against hij&> fail. The case does not end here, as M'eilroy has entered an action for damages fofe^defamaiion of character and slander against R. B. Martin. The damages are laid a tle2,ooo. Whatever may be the merits of the case as between Mcllroy and Martin, it is certain that the miners became the victims. They are now walking about the streets here.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

The N.Z.S.S. Company have refused to modify their offer for the conveyance of inter-provincial mails in connection with the San Francisco service, and the Government have, therefore, accepted it at £2300 per annum, until a permanent San Francisco mail contract is made.

NAPIER.

(±rom our own tjorresponaenc. j This day. : The Southern Cross arrived from Auck land "last evening. She is advertised to leave again to-morrow at noon: ' . ', _: An attempt to revive Napier race meetings is being made. A meeting is called for, to night, when a large attendance is expected. ' A great scarcity ofjlabour is experienced, and masters complain that men are too in-t dependent. > ~..u .

Rain is much wanted. Owing to the drought everything.i 8 burnt uJ Vnles S a SE:^ fora*e and crops wa^croTdrdd^ 6"8' greab SUCCeSS; * A large ship, supposed to be the Bebing ton with immigrants, is outside. The Luna, with Immi C ration Officer on board, has just gone to meet her.

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A VESSEL ASHORE AT HOKITIKA.

HOKITIKA.

o o« rt Thia day. 2,300 ounces of gold were shipped per s.s Otasjo for Melbourne.

, Ihe Superintendent, with survey party, proceed South by the steamer Waitara on Saturday to determine on a tract of country for special settlement, and a site for the first depot.

All the immigrants who have lately arrived in Westland have found remunerative em ployment.

The brigantine Sarah and Mary, from Wellington, with iron pipes, is ashore on the beach. JShe may possibly be got off the next tide.

FIRE AT OTAGO.

DUNEDIN.

This day. At the firing for district representatives by the North Dunedin liifles : G-. Wilson scored 94, Captain Goldie 90. Weather fine. The ranges were 200, 400, 500, and fcOO yards ; seven shots at each range. The Waikouiti Volunteers have fired, the result being, Sutherland, 85 ; Nelrnes, 81 ; Orbell, 78. Only three men of the Naval Brigade fired. lJolbie was the highest, 74. Mr McLean reports prime beef at 40s. ; medium, 27s 6d to 32s ; prime cross-bred mutton, 4d to 4£d ; merino, 3£d to 4d. The demand for wheat during the week has been better. Prime samples, 5s 6d to 5s 9d ; medium, 4s 6d to 4s 9d; prime malting samples of barley, 5s 3d to oa 6d ; medium, 4a 6d to 5s ; oats very scarce, and quoted at oa Gd to Gs ; milling samples (good teed), 5s 3d to 5s 6d.

The Waikari Rangers fired for choice of dis trict representatives. The result being, Marshall, 95; McKenzie, 85; Jones, 81 ; Fraser, SO.

Several stacks of barley, wheat, and oats, the property of Malaghan, were destroyed by fire at Queenstown yesterday. They were insured in the !New Zealand Insurance Com pany for £400.

OUTWARD SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

WELLINGTON,

This day. Archdeacon Stock has returned from Melbourne specially to perfect the arrange ments for the transit of Venus.

In consequence of the rapidly increasing trade upon the Foxton tramway, a deputation waited upon the Commissioner of Public Works, representing the necessity of con verting the tramway into a lailvay as speedily as possible, and placing two or three locomotives on. It is understood that Mr Richardson has agreed to do so. The Ladybird sails early this afternoon for the North via Picton and Nelson, with the San Francisco mail. It is expected to reach, the Manukati in time to tranship to the Mikado at Auckland. A Gazette, notice intimates that the Hon. Mr Reynolds has charge of the administra tion of the Naval Training Schools Act.

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

Tots Summer Exhibition of the Auckland Horticultural Society opened to-day in the City Hall. The hall is much better adapted for shewing the exhibits to advantage and more convenient than the Drill-shed, where shows have previously been held, and the various collections of plants and flowers are tastefully arranged on stands running the full length of the hall The number of entries is smaller than we have seen at former shows, especially in the departments of green-house, and native plants, and in plants in pots generally, but in some other reßpects there are special features of excellence. Foremost among those we must mention the show of roses, which is really very fine. The prize collec tion of 36 blooms, exhibited by Mr E. Lippiatt, of the Albion Nursery, is worthy of that gentleman's reputation as the chief grower of roses in Auckland. We particu larly admired his " Prince Camille de Boban," a splendid dark-red velvet rose, really perfect, which we would draw special attention to. It is in his prize-stand of 36 blooms. Mr. Lippiatt also secured the first prize in sets of 24 roses ; Mr. Hay the second prize, witfi. a very fine collection. Mr. David Mclndoe also shewed some good roses, and obtained a prize. A splendid collection of flowers, including a fine stand of roses was staged by Mr. Stannus Joues, although not for competition. Some of these blooms were equal to anything in the show. ■ The verbenas exhibited by the same .gentleman were also very fine. In fact, all-the collection of verbenas in the show were remarkably, good, and indicate the special adaptability of this climate for the growth of that beautiful garden plant. Mr H. L. Palmer secured the second prize for a single pot rose, "Marquesse de Castellan," which was a fine healthy well shaped plant, in bloom, but would have looked better a few days ago. The same ex hibitor staged six variegated geraniums in pots, the leaves very prettily marked. These plants were deserving of the first prize awarded them. Generally speaking, the show of geraniums was not what we ex pected. In addition to those mentioned, none specially attracted, our attention, except some double ones in a stand of cut flowers, which were really very good. A globe cactus, in flower, exhibited at the upper end of the centre stage, is a feature in the show. The fuchsias/were not upjto^the mark .in number, 'or in the size and variety of the blooms. There were no flowers of this kind in the show to represent the beautiful collections of double, single, and many-lined fuchsias almost invariably found in English exhibi eions. There were certainly one or two very good varieties in the collection of cut flowers exhibited by Mr. Thomas Pioche, but we should like to see better collections at any future exhibition. The Sweet Williams, also, were not very good, in fact we seldom see here a perfect bloom of this homely and favorite plant. Eight collections of pansies are among the best exhibits in the show. Mr McDonald's prize collection is perfect of its kind. The prizes offered for antirrhinums, j or, not to mistify unsientific readers, snap dragons, were successful in bringing out good varities ; Mr David Hays prize collection was especially noticable among these. The floral designs were neither so numerous nor so varied as we have seen them before at our shows, but there were two very good ones one exhibited by Mr T. B. Gillies, (not for competition,) containing many beauti ful blooms, and a basket of flowers neatly arranged with ornamental leaves and moss by Mr D. Hay. which obtained the first prize. The Misses Stodart, of Glenburn, exhibited a nicely arranged flower desigo on glass stand, not for competition. The collections of cnt flowers were not; deemed of sufficient excellence for a first prize, but Mr Haye's collection was awrrded a. second prize It contained many fine single blooms, but was not so complete as might be in point of variety. The bouquets were quite equal to those of any previous show. One set of five for bride and four bridesmaids, marked 15s, was very tasteful and complete. Mis Carry Speight secured first prize for a very a pretty boquet with green fringe. Perhaps a feeling of gallantry on the part of the judges

J^ de* J hem ; in their choice, as it was difficult to choose : between the exhibits of the young lady and her mamma. Mrs. Speight was, however, re compensed with a second prize. The ex inbita offru-.t were nat large, the season not toeing sufficiently advanced, but there were vm!.Tstrawkrrieß from Mr- Hawkins' JN ortn bhore Gardens, also from tne gardens of Mr. W. Thompson. The oranges and lemons were a feature. For the latter, Messrs. Mason Brothers carried off prizes.

VEGErABLES. The vegetable section of the Exhibition displayed some remarable speciuens of culin ary productions, which have never been excelled on any previous occasion in Auck land. We noticed one of the largest cab bages that we have as yet seen, weighing 22ibs, grown by a gentleman at Remuera, irom seed supplied by Mr Brewin, of this city. Some splendid samples were also ex hibited by Mr Houlton, of St. John's Mount, Epsom, grown on his own land. The lettuce also, were very fine. Among potatoes were some remarkable samples of the Early American Rose,- and various kinds of kidney and Canterbury potatoes, which were much admired. Mr. James Stodart, of Glenburn, exhibited a very line bunch of white turnips. Among the other attractions on the vegetable table were exhibits of white heart lettuce, asparagus, horse-radish, rhubarb, cauliflower, green peas, parsnips, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and broad beans. These specimens were all of a superior character, and tend to show that the soil of New Zealand is capable of producing vegetables equal, if not superior, to the growth of any other nation of the world. The judges were Messrs Brewin and Mac- Donald ; referee, the Rev. E. N. Bree. Mr T. Maefarlane, and the Secretary, Mr Cheeseman, and Mr C. Lewis conducted all arrangements satisfactorily. The following is the prize lisb : — OPEN TO ALL OOMEES:

Roses, in sets of £3, E. Lippiatt, Ist prize. Roses, in sets of 24, E. Lippiatt, Ist prize ; D. Hay, 2nd prize ; David Mclndoe, 3rd prize.

Roses, in sets of 6, E. Lippiatfc, Ist prize ; introduced since 1872. Roses, single bloom, E. Lippiatt, Ist prize; Prince Canaille de Rohan.

Pansies, Alex. McDonald, gardener to L. D. Murdock, Esq., Ist prize. Verbenas, W. Palmer, Ist prize ; David Hay, 2nd prize. Antirrhinetnus, David Hay, Ist prize. General collection of cut flowers, no Ist prize ; David Hay second prize. Fuchsias, cut by Thomas Roche ; no prize. Seedling rose, extra prize, H. F. Hawkins. Bridal bouquet, Ist prize, Miss Speight. Band bouquet, Ist prize, Miss Speight. Wedding order, 2nd prize, Mrs. Bpeight. Extra prize, Mrs. Speight. Variegated geraniums, Ist prize, W. L. Palmer. Pot rose (single), W. L. Palmer. Foliage plant (single), Ist prize, W. L. Palmer. Cut flowers (pretty design), Ist prize, D. Hay. . Cut pelangoniuns (extra), Wm. Brighton. Gieen-house plants, Ist prize, Dr. "Wright. Oranges, Ist prize, John Jones Strawberries, Ist prize, H. F. Hawkins. Strawberries, 2nd prize, W. Thooawn. Lemons, Ist prize, Mason BrothefCf' Lemons, Ist prize Thomas Russell^extra), Mason Brothers. Loquats (extra), Mason Brothers. VEGETABLES. Potatoes, Ist prize, David Hay. Potatoes, 2nd prize, William Reay. Potatoes (kidney), Ist prize, E. wood. Cauliflower, let prize, W. A. Tuck. Rhubarb, Ist prize, W R,eay. Onions, Ist prize, W. Reay! Peas, Ist prize, W. Thompson. Peas, 2nd prize, W. Reay. Broad beans, Ist prize, Alex. McDonald. Carrots, Ist prize, W. Reay. Turnips, Ist prize, W. Reay. Lettuce, Ist prize, W. Reay. Best collection of vegetables,-not less than 12 kinds, W. Reay. Potatoes (round) D. Hay. Onions, Ist prize, Major Ibbetson. Broad beans, Ist prize, Major Ibbetson. Carrots, Ist prize, Mrs Stodart. Peas, Ist prize, F. W. M. Houlton. Lemons, Ist prize, Thos. Russell. Oranges, Ist prize, John Jones. Cucumbers, Ist prize, Geo. Pace. Rhnbarb, Ist prize, Geo. Pace. Potatoes (kidney), lstjprize, E. Good. Potatoes, 2nd prize, Miss C. Speight. Potatoes (round), Ist prize, E. Cottis. Potatoes, 2nd prize, W. J. Speight. AMATEURS.

Stove or greenhouse plant, in sets of 3, Ist prize, Dr Home. Pelargornins, in sets of 6, Ist prize, Dr. Home. Pot rose, single, Ist prize, Dr Home. Geraniums, variegated, Ist prize, W. L. Palmer. Romulagaponia, extra, Ist prize, Dr Home. Roses, in sets of 18, Ist prize, Thos. Eus sell; 2nd prize, D. L. Murdoch. Roses, in sets of 12, Ist prize, Thos. Rus sell ; 2nd prize, D. L. Murdock. Best single bloom, John Hopper, Thomas Russell, and W. J. Speight. Pansies, Ist prize, D. L. Murdock ; 2nd prize, W. J. Speight. Carnations, Ist prize, D. L. Murdock. Verbenas, Ist prize, D. L. Murdock ; 2nd prize, W. J. Speight. General Collection of cut flowers, Ist prize, D. L. Murdock ; 2nd prize, W. J. Speight. Dianthua, extra, Ist prize, Major Ibbetson. Bouquet native flowers, extra, S. R. Kees ing. Hand bouquets, Ist prize, Miss Speight ; do, extra, Mrs .Speight. Larkspurs, extra, W. J, Speight. Basket cut flowers, Dr Home.

THE EVENING STAR THURSDAYM MARCH 1465



WANTED, everybody to call at C. Woodward's, Auckland Market, to buy the best Bread at Sid per loaf ; thirteen to the dozen; <■ WASTED, To let or For Pale, with immediate possession, a new eight roomed Verandah Cottage in Ponsonby Road, adjoining the residence of Mr Jakins ; good well, &c. — Apply to J. Carson, Queen-street; or, R. Laing. Kop'-maker, Ponsonby Koad. WANTED, a respectable young woman as General Servant; references re quired.—Apply to Mrs Williams, 71 Cook-street. WANTED to LET, a neat com fortablo House seven rooms, kitchen, water laid on, &cl—James Reid, Eden Terrace. WANTED, a Female Servant.-^ Apply to G. Maunsell, North Shore. WANTED, a respectable Female Gereral Servant—Apply for address at Stab office. WANTED, a second Steward for steamboat immediately,—Mrs Coil's Select Registry Office, Wakefield-stre«t. WANTED, by a farmer's widow, a Situta'ion as Housekeeper; understand butter and cheese making, uood references.—Apply to W.8., Post-office. Wanganui. 'v.T WANTED, a General Servant for Epsom.—Apply to E. Waters, Confectioner, Queen-stieet. WANTED to lET ; a Cottage pleasantly situated in Parnell.—Apply to Mr Davis, Domain Boad. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply office ■ of this paper. WANEaD to LET, a Small Store, 24 x 20, suitable for a workshop j comer o f Albeit and Durham-atrtets. JKaquire oa the premises* AiSTED, two .timber stackers; must be thoroughly competent.- James W. Waller., r . ,



WANTED, a respectable Youth.— .' Apply to M. Marks, next City Hall. WANTED KSTOWN, that J. MORRISON Js prepared to execute uU kind of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office. WANTED, Good Coat Hands immediat ly.—Apply to J. S. Cobley, junc tion of Grey and Queen-streets. WANTED, a trustworthy Servant- Apply to Miss Milne, Cheapside House, Queen-street. WANTED, a man competent to work vertical saw ; also, a man accustomed j. Q work about a Bush Saw-mill.—James W. Waller. ANTED, 100 gross Wine Bottles ; highest price given. —Cruickshank and Co. ' S£ BANK, JN 0 fcfcT H «ti O « &.— Visitors can be supplied with Strawberries and Cream at their owa price. WANTED, Carpenters and Joiners.—Apply to Philcox and Bartley. WANTED, by a Youth, an employment in a Solicitor's or Merchant's office. —Apply, 8.G., Stah office. WANTED, a thorough General Servant. —Apply at Crown and Anchor Hotel, West Queen-street. WANTED to BELL, 50 Printed Muslin Dresses, fast colours, at 7s 6d each ; First Choice Josephine Kid LJloves, 3s 6d per pair • Blue Linen for Butcher's smocks ; beat Kid Boots,' 7s 6d per pair, at W. Eyre's Enniskillen House,' Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant^ Apply office of tkis paper. WAN IED, a Plumber and lin worker.-—J. H. Witheford, Newmarket. WANTED to LET, a newly-built Cottage, containing six rooms, near the corner of the .franklin and Ponsjnty .Roads. —Applj Ja«. Jackman, Nelson-sireet. WANTED, a Master for Naval Training School. Salary, £120.—Apply to Mr Tilly, 49, Insurance Buildings. WAiSTSD, 1501ba New Potatoes delivered daily in the Kyber Pass .Road.— Send lowest price with sample to Chr-. Burton, Parnell Bakery. ACCOMMODATION gwithin two minutes walk of Queen-street, for two or three lospectoble single men, with or without board, —for address apply Stab office. WANTED to LET, a Shop and Fi> ewood Yard in Nelson-street.—Apply to Thomas Boyd. WA NTED~fo7 the e.s. St. Kilda, a Second Steward.—Apply on board at One hunga before nine o'clock to-morrow morning, TITANTFD. KNOWN that every * ' bo:ly can te a^oommodated with Strawberries nnd Cream at George Smith's Strawoerry Garden?, Hobsrm's Bridge, opposite Whitson's Old Brewery, aril close to the Newmarket Railway. WA NTED, by a respectable Young married Woman, a baby to wet nurse.—For address apply to Btab office. WANTED, a Wheelwright accus tomed to dray work ; also, an active youth as Striker for smith's shops. —Apply to Cousins and Atkin. Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory WANTED, the Public of Auck land to know that STRAWBERRIES and CRE%IU[ of the finest quality can be obtained at Mason Brothers, Parnell Nursery. WANTED NOWN IHAT E. CHALMERS, PLTTMBER AND GASyiTTEKS, (Late Manager Tlfamos Waterworks), Fas commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above O. Ptaines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. First-class work guaranteed. TJU- ANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Poors, Mouldings Broitd Timbe , Bouse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes. Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <S-c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custom-house street. — : WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattfe and Sheep. A certain cute for Lameness, Swellings, Braises. Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. T7STANTED KNOWN, that at J. " * S. Cobltct's. Junction of Grey and Queen street, Bespoke Tailoring Establishment, may be had the best fitting Trousers in Auckland, at 25s ; hun dreds of patrons to choose from other garments at equally low prices. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Unout Wood. Yards: Between Port andCtutom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. . "W. & G. WINSTONE. ANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rateß. Brioks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes. *c Ac.. always on hand. A ar gesup ply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Prner, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, BottJes, Cast-off Clothing, Ac, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager NEW STJMMEB GOODS, unrival led Patterns at the CITY HALL.—The Pro prietors having imported Enormous Shipments of Drapery and Men's Clothing for the Peason, are nov offering all classes of Goods Cheaper than can be purchased in any of the Wholesale Houses of A uck and. Let the public come and judge for themselves. A VTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle, Sheep, *c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction te all who use It. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cats of every kind. First-rate loc»l testimonials may be seen on application. >Ole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED to PELL (cheap), * » "White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N. B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFKKD SMART, next to Blue Post, "Victoria-street. WANT E D KNOWN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical "Watohmakhi, *0., Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly „ and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. WANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated in Wakefield->treet in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots arid Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,— Garrets Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld street. JJEW ZEALAND JPEENS. HANDSOMKLY-BOTJND BOOKS OF FERNS Collected and Mounted by T. CRANWELL, PARNELL. Extract trom Letter RtccicrvxD by T. Cra it well.—"The collection of ferns shewed me wer« correctly named and beautifully preserved "— J. D. Hooker, F.R.S.L.S.; Royal Gardens, Kern, London. " The book is exactly the' kind of thing to choose for a present."— Ifevi Zealand H#rald. " For a drawing-room table no more tasteful orna ment could be found."— Southern Cross. All Ferns mounted by T. Cranwuli bear his name and address. May be obtained of Champtaloup Co. Cooper, Upton and Co.. Wayte, Cranwell and. and or of T. Cranwell, Parnell.



Q I T V HALL. V 1 *"* "■•- 'MADAME MOLLER'S ; . ... . \ GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 23. i Admisi'.on, 2s. Ticke's may be had of Messrs. I Wayte, Upton, and Turrell, Queen-street. 'DEED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AWB PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK. ■ Officers of Lodges and Societies are earnestly re quested to send in the f nlle.vt information possible regarding their institutions, names of officers, times and places of meeting, «c, for publication in the Almanac for 1876, now in the pre3S. Intending Advertisers should send in their an nouncements without delay. Special attention is drawn to the fact that > dvertisers names only will be included in the classified Business Directory and Advertising Index in the work. pAEINEHSHIP DISSuLVED The Partnership between Frederick Abchard and John Browk, trading as ARCHaRD <fe CO.. of Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, Coal and Firewood "Healers, will expire on the 12th day of December next, and after that day each of the said Partners will carry on business at Mechanics' Bay aforesaid in his own separate account. Mr Charlrb Harding, is hereby authorised to collect all DEBTS due to the firm of Archard and Co., which must be paid before the 20th December proximo. Dated thin 17th day of November, 1874. ' FENBBICK ARCHARDI JOH BROWN. Witness:—John A. Clarkb, Clerk, Aucldand. PARTNERSHIP. Wanted, as Partners in an established Foundry, now casting two tons per week, a Pattern Maker, Blacksmith, and Moulder, who could advance £500 to £1000 each, aud take the charge of their several departments. The Foundry is the only one in the district, and is situate in the vicinity of thiea work ing Coalmine^, eight Quartz Batteries, Hallway, Tramways, Shipping, &c , *£c. - Further particulars, apply 80x26, P. 0., (Jreymouth. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Noon of SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for Alterations to a Building in West Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Qaeen-stieet. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a Gent's JEUsldence, adjoining the one taken by the Co)'ector of Customs ; at present occupied by J. W. Preece, Esq.; possession early in December.— Apply on the premises till the 3rd December, WOOL PACKS, ex Hydaspes, Bass's No 4 Ale, in hhds Dunedin Ale, in hhds Yellow Soap Geneva Paper Bags , ON SALE BY JOHN REID, Commerce-street, ANE POUND REWARD. i Stolen or Strayed from my Paddock,- Richmond, on Sunday last—A Bay Filly, 2 years old, black points The above reward will be paid if delivered at my shop, Victoria-street JOHN MAXWELL, Butcher. TO LET, at Kewmarket, a Com modious Shop fitted up with every conveni ence, Shelvo, Counters, Drawers, Gas, <fee., Dwelling House attached, lately occupied by Mr Taite, Chemist, next door to the Post Office. Rent Low. Apply to Mr Angus, P 0., J-. ewmarket. A good opening for a Tailor, not yet established in New market. Or Mr A. will treat with any one for his own business and connect the two shops into one lavge double shop 30 feet wide, which with Dress maKing, &c, adaed to the Drapery, would make a splendid business place. NEW ZEALAND REFORM liJB AGUE. THIS* (Friday) EVENIKG, the 20th Instant, at 7.30 o'clock, a Lecture will be delivered at the Mechanics' Institute, by H. H. Lusk, Esq., on the following subject :— " Why Should the Provincial System be Abolished ?" F. G. EWINGTON, Secretary. ON SALE By ihe Undersigned : Pickles, Morton and Whybrow's Salmon, 1 and 21b tins Jams. Peak's. Peacock's, and Hawkins' Tart Fruits, Peak's, Peacock's, and Hawkins' Salad Oil, pints and h*lf-Diuts Casier Oil, pints and half-tints Starch, Column's Malt, pale Suffolk Tea. half-chests and boxes Preserved Me*ts Candied Peel Confectionery Beef, in casks 11 ams and Bacon. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON SALE By the Undersigned: Crushed Oats Barley Wheat, prime milling and fowls Maize Bran Pollard Barley Dust. GEO. W. BINNEY. rp'ENDERS FOB j|^^<Qjgg^ BALLAST. TENDERS for Supplying about GOO tons of STONE BALLAST, to be delivered alongside the Ship Hydaspes, will received at our office up to 10 a.m. on MONDAY, the 23rd instant. CRUICKSHANK & CO. High-street, Auckland, November 20,1574. LOST, a gentleman's BOOT, from the counter of Mrs Smallfteld, Parnell, on Saturday last. Xji O R SALE, a STEAM CRANE and Derrick attacheff—perfectly new. Tbe Crane lifts 5 tons, turns entirely round in either direction, travels on the rails 3ft Gin guage), and has Derrick apparatus to alter the radius. The whole may be worked by steam or hand. All the motions are under the control of the driver. Photographic view may be seen at the Office of the undersigned. Delivery to be taken at Wellington. JNO. BROGDEN & SON. Albert Barracks, „ November 16,1874. ■ RINGING- FOR THE MILLION. A POPULAR SINGING CLASS On Hullah's System) Will be opened on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 25th instant, at 7.30, in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, BY MR THEOPHILUS COOPER. Terms for the CJourse, 20a ; or Quarterly. 5s Tickets may be had at the Young Men's Christian i Association. Mr Cooper having successfully conducted many large classes in London, hopes to make the present class an effective and useful one, and will t p»re no pains to produce this result. An early application for tickets is indispenaible, ai| only a limited number are now disposable. E. COOPER, Secretary. W A V R A JS T Gr A. TO COMMERCIAL MEW, THEATRI CALS, AND OTHERS. The Inrgest and mont commodious Hall in the heart of Tauranga TO BE LhT on moderate terma by the day, night, or week. Telegrams promptly attended to. T. J. HENSHAW, Tauranga.



AUCKLAND HORTICUL tueaI SOCIETY. THE StrUFM'EK, EXHIBITION OV ,THB ■ i 1 AUCKLAND * HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Will be OPEN in the CITY HALL, QUEEST-STREET, THIS EVENING, When a BAND will be in attend anre. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon secretary. TO EDWARD OWEN, ESQ : 1 Sir,—We the undersigned residents of Bed wood joining in the general disapproval of the un called for proceedings instigated by John Henry Upton against you in the late Shell case .Burgess v. Owen, have much pleasure in haatiing you receipts for fine of one shilling and all costs connected with the same, amounting to the sum of £S JS3. (Here follow the signatures ) Gsntlbmeh,—l begjto tender you my best thanks for the above expressien of good feeling towaids me in connection with this matter. 1 am Gentleman, Yours faithfully. EDWARD OWEN". Dedwood, November 19,1874. TTj T. HEEB EE T, DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, QUEEtf-STREET. TheLsdiesare respectfully informed that E.T.H., late of the Thames," and formerly of Auckland, has OPENED .opposite the New Market. Those of hi* acquaintance and the public generally, to whom he has to thank for their former support, he would a.<k for a continuance of their favours. Mrs Herbert, so well known in Auckland ■ will superintend the Millinery Department, and having Opened with an entire New Stock of Millinery, Cress Goods, and General Drapery, the Ladies may rely upon the fir jit of fashions, and very low prices. An inspection invited. A TJOXLAND AND'GNEHUNG-A -ijL COACHES. The Coaches as above will loavo Onehunga at ?. a.m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m.. and p.m. B. GILHAM. AT the CITY HALL you can pur chase Black Silks at 2s 6d,2s 9d,35, and 3s 6d pc yard, free from jute, they are 'imported direct from the Manufacturers ; |alsp choice Fancy Silks from 2s 6d per yard. AT the CI IT HALL you can purchase Fashionable Straw Hat for 03. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. VICE - REGAL SCHOONER YACHT "'BLANCHE,' THE Subscribers have been favoured with inst. actions from HIS EXCELLENCY SIB JAMKS FEEGUSSON to sell, at their Rooms. Fort-street, on Wednesday, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, fiis Excellency's Schooner Yacht BLANCHE, 63 Tons Register, Built by Bobertson, of Ipswich, in 1868,' and classed *1 for 13 years, with all her Working, Spare, and Storm Satis, Gea*, Furniture, Boats tfs), Anchors and Chains, Tanks, etc., etc, She was thoroughly refitted in Cowe3 in 1873, when she received a new outfit of Sails and Gear to last her for some years, 'ihe Cabin is most handsomely and commodiously fitted up, without any regard to expense. The vessel belongs to the Koyal Yacht squadron. The above affords an opportunity for securing a first-class sea-going yacht, which perhaps may never occur again. Also, Eeine, TrawJ, and. Trammel Nets, extra Barome- On view after arrival; meanwhile further particu lars may be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. H.M. CUSTOM'S BOAT. ffIHE Subscribers have received in- JL structions from Thomas Hill, Esq., Collector of H M Customs, to sell at the end of the Wharf To-morrow (Saturday), 21st instant, at 12 o clock, The BOAT, with rudder and yoke, lately in use by H.M. Customs. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. CORN EXCHANGE. To Closb Consignments. wheat, barley, bran, and maize: geo. w. binnby WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Monday, 23rd November, at 11 o'clock sharp, 100 bags Fowls Wheat 400 bags Bran 174 bags Barley 111 bags Maize 3 cases Bacon and Hams 63 bags Po.il* rd. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. THE PICK OFCAMPBELLVILLE. 10 ALLOTMENTS, CABBAGE-STREET SWAMP ROAD. TTVBE Subscribers will sell at the JL land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 23rd Inst, at 12 o'clock, , CAMBELLVTLLE—Lots No 2, 3, and 6, section 3» nearly one acre each, 132 feet each to O'Connall street, having a good aspect, commanding a splendid view, ana Omnibusses passing close to the property every 20 minutes. Also, 10 Allotments on the Cibbage street Swamp Road, adjoining Dr Nicholson's and Mr M.cElwa.in's properties, and being Lots 1 to 10 of the subdivi sion of Allotment l.li, section 5 suburbs of Auck land. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. CORN EXCHANGE. - BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. MURPHY BROTHERS, GRAHAMSTOWN. • GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exc ange, on Wednesday, 25 th November, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ihe Whole of the Stock -in - Trsde Ac, belonging to the above Estate, consisting of GROCERIES \ PROVISIONS . IfiONMONGERY &c, <&c, • &c. Removed to Auckland for convenience of sale. Term«»fcfc»lo.