abou'.iuii Sunday. lie alludcil in an especial way to railway excursions. He knew that in the present day it was neces sary to run trains in order to supply c ____« munication between centrea of populate n; bub in America, where then; was a large amount of traffic on week days, the sacreu ness of the Lord's Day was recognised by a reduction of the number of trains on Sun day to the smallest possible limit. In Eng land the same rule prevailed, not more than one train leaving London on Sunday for seven on week days. Rut here, while four up-trains and four down-trains were suffi cient for the traffic on week days, six were run on Sunday at half-fares in order to afford the profligate and irreligious greater facilities for desecrating the Sabbath, and perhaps ruining their own soiilm. He regarded such a proceeding as a deliberate, insult to the religious feelings of the people of Auckland such as probably would not be tolerated in any other Christian community. Although he was not one of those who ob jected to vessels sailing the ocean on Sunday or steamers arriving at a port, yet he regarded the running of steamers for excursions (so largely carried on in Auckland) as a flagrant desecration of the Sabbath. It was not pleasant for a minister to have to refer specially to such matters going on around, but he thought the voice of every preacher in the city ought to be raised against this new and ilngrant form of Sabbath-breaking.

POLICE COURT. -This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. William Lavcrty, for this offence, was fined live shilling!- and costs. -'.REACH OF PRISONS ACT.. Reginald Fitzpatriek, convicted of a breach of the Prisons Act, section 28, by attempt ing to deliver tobacco to prisoners under going sentence in Mount Eden Gaol on the llth of January, was fined £10 and costs, or thirty days' imprisonment. INSULTING LANGUAGE. Mrs Richardson was charged with using insulting language towards Ann Full on the Bth of January. Mr Madden appeared for the defence. The case was remanded till the 14th inst. on the application of the complainant. This was all the business.

THE NGARUAWAHIA AND MERCER RAILWAY.

As briefly announced in our telegraphic columns of Saturday the ceremonial of cutting the first sod in the extension of the railway into Central Waikato was performed with due decorum on Saturday. His Honor the Superintendent and party arrived at Ng&rnawahia shortly before midnight the previous night, having been delayed as well by tho badness of the roads in the middle stago of the journey, as by inspection of. the " Military Engineers" lately enrolled, and other matters contingent to such an official visit. These warlike pioneers of coloniza tion, vulgarly dubbed the " Armed-Navvies," are located in two camps on tho route ; the one picturesquely situated within the crumbling defences of tho old redoubt at Ran^irhi, the other on a point running out into the river under the shadows of Taupiri, aud so commanding the gateway of the gorge that gives passage between Lower and Central Waikato. In both cases the appear ance of the tents in regions of comparative solitude has a striking effect, and cannot fail to provoke pleasing anticipations of the revolution that must soon take place in tho condition of the regions round about when the screech of the locomotive wakes up tho echoes of the Waikato. On tho arrival of the, coach at Rangiriri tho men presented arms, and bis Honor dismounting, and attended by Major Cooper, who was one of his party,' inspected tho force. Ascending to the redoubt the party had also the pleasure* of inspecting the tents and arms and the arrangements gener ally for the accomodation of the men, and it must be admitted that the impression left on the mind was a good deal more military than that of what comports with the mere prosecu tion of public works. In the progress up ward night prevented similar inspec tion of tho oamp at Taupiri gorge,, but in the return trip an opportunity was afforded of seeing the same military aspect in this peaceful invasion of the' Waikato with spade and pickaxe; and the feeling.was created that although at present we see but through a glass darkly, there are substantial reasons which will yet justify a procedure which appears diametricaUy opposed to the past policy of the native department: Ngarua wahia was in its slumbers when the party arrived, and even on the following mornmg one could hardly see any indication that any thing unusual was about to occur. As the day, stragglers began to drop, in, until, as the hour approached, there Was a very good representation of the settlors and the leading natives of the surrounding districts. The night had been very wet, but one of the marked peculiarities of the delta was ex hibited in the streets being as clean and dry in the morning as if a shower had not fallen. The morning was close and muggy, but sufficient breeze sprang up to give animation to the flags and streamers that fluttered oyer the marquees and tents on the opposite bank. where the important evrnt wa3 to be inaugurated. Punctually at noon the Superintendent "and party, ac companied by a largo number of peo ple, proceeded across tho river, where they were received by the Honorable Dr. PoUen. A platform under a large marquee was oc cupied chiefly by ladies, and several hundred Europeans and Maoriea surrounded. The overture to the proceediugs was performed by the Maories, who, with ' haeremais' and chants and characteristic eloquence ex pressed their gladness at the important event of the day. We have not space for the speeches of Dr PoUen and the Superinten dent, which are fully reported in this morn ine'spapers ; but at the conclusion His Honor, divesting himself of his coat and wielding his spade with a will quickly fiUed his barrow with the turf, and trundling the bar row along a plank deported the soil on . the ground amid the loud and prolonged applause of the by- BtDiiders. Three cheers, accorded with great impartiality to all taking part m the pro ceedings, were given, and there was an ad journment to a marquee, where champagne and other refreshments, provided by the Hon the Colonial Secretary, brought to a close the simple and unostentatious proceed ings in an event that is fraught with interest to the whole province and to New Zealand. In the evening, and by invitation, of the Hon Dr Pollen, a large party sat down with him at dinner in the Delta hotel, and during the course of proceedings opportunity was afforded for congratulations on the events of the day, and for the re ciprocation of mutual compliments , and cordial sympathies between all parties con cerned. And thus ended, the turning ..the first sod of the Mercer>ud NgaruawaJ-ua ex tension of the Waikato r ßailway.: j. 7. :■- J•'

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Honor T. Beckham, Esq., R.M.) k. r_. mjcuolvj v cs. tkoiine, jun. — JuiH.tMF.Nr. His Honor gave judgment in this ease, which was heard at a recent sitting of the Court. His Honor said after giving the matter his grave consideration he was of opinion that the evi dence on behalf of the plaintiff was not suf ficiently conclusive to justify the Court in returning a verdict in his favour. Mr Boardmari, on behalf of the plaintiff, consented to a nonsuit being taken. JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS. A Oornwell r. Elori Jeffcoat, £»>:.• 12s 2d, balance of account ; Meyer and Co. v. .lames McCaftbrty, £2!) Gs od, goods ; Meyer and (Jo. v. Hannah Harrison, £23 8s Gd, goods; M. and N. Gold water v. James MuLeod, .€__;'> 13a. Account stated ; \\ rm. Swansou v. John Jeffrey, £22 2s 2d, dishonoured cheque anil interest. OWEN AND UKAIIAM V. HARGT-EAVES. Goods, £.»7 Ss Od. Postponed, jones v. Rogers, and combes and da lot v. bui.nside. | Theso eases were adjourned till the first sitting of the Court after the Supreme Court sessions. BUI'.MIITKD TO ARBITRATION. Duder v. Beetham—£loo. I It was agreed by Messrs J. Russell and F. Whitaker who were counsel severally for de fendant and plaintiff, to submit this case to the arbitration of Mr W. H. Kissling— the award to be presented at the next sitting of the Court. MCCOI.MTOK V. W. SMITH AND LINTON. Claim, £100. Mr Whitaker appeared for the plaintiff. ■Defendants were nofcrepresen ted by counsel. This was an action to recover the sum named for rent and damage done by the defendant to plaintiff's farm at Ti Koumah. Coromandel. After evidence had been taken the Court gave judgment for £20 rent and £55 damages. Mr WJiitaker asked that an order for im mediate execution might be issued as the de fendant had himself intimated his intention of leaving the province. His Honor granted the order, but informed the defendant that if he couid give any security the order would not be executed.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly rueetmgof the Council was held to-day.—A communication was re ceived from his Honor tho Superintendent, stating that the Government could not in terfere in reference to the Mount Eden , Royalty until the Provincial Council . had dealt with the matter. — The j Colonial Secretary's reply to the ap 2>lication of" the Council to be empowered to borrow £25,000, stated that the application was being considered. —A memorial fion W. C Da.dy, Esq., praying that part of Beresf ord-street be cut down at a cost of £1000 to afford access to the now church, was referred to tho City Surveyor to report upon.—A petition was received from the workmen in the employ of the Council requesting an advance of Is day wages. The clerk was directed to inform the peti tioners that the Council could not at present accede to their request. Discussion of the following subjects was postponed :— The proposed extension of the Building Act, alteration of cab fares, grant ing of licences for cabs and omnibnsses to stand at Railway stations ; alteration of tho levels of High-street. The usual accounts were passed. •

THE EVENING STAB, MO NBA*, JANUARY 12, 18H



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delioions arid strong. Brown, Barrett, & Cos i Excelsior Coffoe deserves preference to. any coffee on account of ra**,v and distinctness of flavour.;. -Noto he IvMifaff £*:& *bBOSt every grocery eutatiUslK » ent in .owtflfpJ _s_oo.«-,AdV-._.-,... ,-, .. <>. y-



WAN TED, a respectable Lad to Drive a Baker's Cart: also, a General Servant. —Apply Glasgow Bakery, Wellington street. TO CARPENTERS. WANTED, a steady Man ; constant employment. — Apply at the Wheelwright Shop, Triangle, Otahuhu. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Miss Ware, Salsbury-street, Parnell. ■■■ . ■ WANTED, by a young man, a Situation as Improver to a Carpenter; has tools.—Apply to A.L.. ofllce of this paper. WANTED, a Wheelwright; also, a Body-maker.—Apply Gee & Potter, Grey street. WANTED, a Journeyman Tailor for New Plymouth ; wage 3£3 a week, aud constant employment.—Apply to McArthur, Shera, and Co.", . WANTED, a tidy respectable Nurseglrl for a gentleman's family.—Apply at Stab ofllce for address. __ W _ ANTED, a good Waiter.— Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley-s.reot. WANTED, a steady man as Plain Gardener, and to make himself otherwise generally useful.—Apply to Joseph Boulter, Auckland Hotel... WANTED.— Excellent Situations are open. for good Female Servants at wages from 10s to 15s. Likewise for Boys able to milk, Men able to milk and be useful, and Ploughmen — Hannaford's Registry, High street. \\T ANTED, a strong active Lad to VV Deliver Goods and work in store.—Apply to H. F. Anderson & Co. WAJNTED, a first-class Eemale '■ Cook for hotel.—Apply M. S. Leers, corner of Queen and West Queen streets. : TO DRESSMAKERS. WANTED, for Dunedin, first-class Dressmaker to cut and take charge of work room.—Apply to R. Home, Shortland street. ; WANTED to Charter, Cutter for the Thames, 30 to 40 tons.—Apply T. __ S. Morrin, Queen street. ANTE D, a Eemale General Servant. -Apply top of Grafton Road, third house from Wesieyan Chapel, WA_NTED, six Labourers. —Apply _ dt tho Works, Panmure. - Ireland Brothers. WAINTED, a lew good Bushmen ! splitting Sleepers and Posts; highest price given—Apply W. Walters, Papakura. WANTED, a Fitter, a Turner, and a Striker ; must be good workmen.—Apply to C. Hawkoswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. ,* WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply | to Mrs H. S. McKellar, Manukau Road, Parnell.. • WANTED, Champagne, Schnapps, SarsapariUa, and Sauce Bottles; any quantity.-^3, Queen-street. 1 TxrAnted known, that d VV Goldib is prepared to supply aU kinds of Timber iand other Building materials, including Sea Doors Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks* X Rails/Hardwood Felloes Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the owes, mafket price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet 5 ; '_ ■ WANTED KNOWN.—The under plgned havo always on hand » large supplyo Newcflstlo and Bay of Islands Goal! also, best Cv m. Uwmt Wood, fatta v Between Fort u&OuiteM. 11.6U*. m*t t mxijms mm mm



"_g_____*___gggg"gggggs^ ' \A7\AMTED the Butcher, Baker, VV Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPRING CART lIARNKSS at Prices to mk.-.t Tin. times — IS3, C.'.iioen-sLrai;t, next Union Rank, Auclilan.l| and at Melbourne. T,. FOESTKR & SON.' WANTED to Purchase Railway Sleepers for tho Auckland and Waikato Railway The highest price given.—Apply I_> Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. TKTANTED, Furnished Bedroom vv and Sitting-room, for Lady and Gentlemen ; where there are no other Lodgers preferred.—Apply by letter.to Box 4:3, Post-office. T\T ANTED immediately, a Rood r V <.;, noral Servant.—Apply ill Flagstall1 Hotel, North Shore. W: A N TE D KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply "Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tvec Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. _ _______________ ON and after Ist January, 1871, a 'Bus will run from Mr Alexander's, Queen streot, to Symonds street, Kyb.r Pass, and .New market, returning same way. Cares, Gd. The Buss will leave Auckland at 8.20 a m, and New market at i) am (opposite Mr Hogg's, Grocer); also, every hour until 0.20 pin. J. ....Ml., Proprietor. 150,000 rarranmi. FOR SALT., AT MY YARDS, GOVERN MKN'I. WHARF, ONUIIUNCA. JAMES W. WALLER. Til O R BAL E, a Gentleman's i- " Waggonette," in good repair. Can he seen at Cousins <- Atkins. FUKNISHED APAHTiMBNTS to he Let for a lady ami gentleman or two ladies (with use of kitchen.)— Apply to Mrs West, franklin street. LOCK-UP, &c., AT CAMBRIDGE. Superintendent's Oilice, Auckland, January 12, 1874. TENDERvS for the Erection of tho above are invited, and will bo received at this office until noon of MONDAY, 2nd February next. Plans and Specifications may he seen, and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Ollico. Shortland-street, and at the Orderly-room of the Armed Constabulary, Cambridge. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 154, E.G. THE Begular Monthly Meeting will be held at tho Lodge Boom, Masonic Hotel, on Tuesday, the lath instant, at J.3'. p in. 11. G. WADE, Sec UJSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE List of Applications for Shares will CLOSI_ on tho 20th January. JAMES WILLS, Secretary pro. torn. •MAIZE ! MAIZE ! ! MAISSE ! ! ! ON SALE, by tho Undersigned— 400 bags Sydney Maize, in lots to suit pur chasers, at 4s per Bushel. ij. W. BINNEY. i ' FOlt SALE, on easy terms, a Bargain, a well-finished Seven-roomed II onse and freehold Allotment, having a frontage of 48ft to East-street, Newton.—Apply to Samuel Wells, Fstato Agent, 129, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap). Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &0., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. LOST, on Tuesday, a small Poodle Hog, answering to the name of Flo.—Any person returning it to Miss McLachlln, Chapel-street, Smalcs's Point, will be rewarded. IN "THE ESTATE OF JAS. OLDHAM. CLAIMS on the above Estate must be rendered to the Trustees not later than the Ist February next, or they will not be recognised. Claims to be sent to GRANT & MORTON, Jonuary 9, 1874. Queen street. "XTORTH SHORE.—To Let for a -Ll term, the land known as the "Sheep Mount," substantially fenced.—Oliver Mays. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alt en Road.—Apply to Jno. Klrkwood. ON SALB, in quantities to suit Purchasers, 800 tons best Auckland Potatoes Can be delivered by dray or boat. ___ GEORGE SIBBIN. r^O BE LET, in Parnell, a Nine- J- roomed House, having every convenience for a family. There is a good supply of water, gas is laid on, the house is in good order, commands a mag nificent view, and will be let on easy terms. Apply to F. G. EWINGTON. SFOrOCTLLE V begs to announce that her Lessons on the Pianoforte wiU be Resumed on Monday, 20th January, 1874. Kaianhahapo Road (city side), near Medical Hall. NOTICE.— A Meeting of Carters will be held at the Clanricarde Hotel on Wed nesday Evening next, at 8 o'clock. All Carters are requested to attend. * I (Signed) A CARTER. ST. ANDREW'S LODGE. AN Emergency Meeting of tho above Lodge will be held at the Star Hotel, at 7.80 p m To-morrow (Tuesday), 13th inst. Business of importance. By order R.W.M. • BOARD OP EDUGATION. THE Annual Meeting to Elect a School Committee for tho Mount Hobson District will bo held at tho School, on Monday, tho 20th instant, at 7 p in. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FOR SALE, a splendid investment} Ten Allotments close to tho Queen's Redoubt' Great South Road. £20 the lot.—Apply to Mr R, i Frater, No. 0, Insurance Buildings. OK SALE, afine lot of Eresh Oysters at Mrs Murray's, Wyndham street. SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. TEE Annual Meeting will be held on THURSDAY EVENING next, the 15th inst., at 7.80 p.m.,-at the High School, Symonds street. HENRY WOBTHINGTON, • • Secretary. BO\AL ARCH CHAPTER, No. 348, I. C;, THE Eegular Quarterly Meeting will ba held in the C_.apteM.oo.ri, Masonic Hotel, THIS. EVENING- at 1 80 p.m. By 8_..0_. v, a. WABE, O.H,



M___MK-_---M*W*raorS^^li«-s>M^^^ OItINCE OE WALES THEATRE. THIS (Monday) EVENING, GRAND I..vntA HICIIT & COMPLIMENTARY " j.l-t.i.flT TO MISS MINNIE anL.KI.AY, MR & M!IS FOORLAY, In their Popular Entertainments. First timo of " The Loves of Dumbiedikes and Jeanic Deans " First timo of "The Toy Chi" ~..,„ . , , First timo of " Put mo in my Little Bed" (Illustrated by beautiful Living Tableaux). MILITARY STYLE. The SCOTCH DWARF in New Sayings and Doings ; Tho Sparkling Petite (lomcdy, entitled "THE EIGHTS OF WOMAN : Humorous Stories, Old Proverbs, Now Songs, Duets, Anecdotes, Odd Sayings, and Funny Doings. Doors open at half-past 7, oveitu'o lo commence at 3 o'clock. Dress Circle, as; Stalls, 2s ; Pit U. Do, Papa, take me to MISS MINNIE OOURLAY'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. pBINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Mo .sis COLLIER & MoGOWAN will produce on MONDAY next, January 10, FOR POSITIVELY SIX NIGHTS ONLY, A GIUND CHRIS TM A S P ANTOMI M .E, "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT," With Nc.w tfcotieiv and EfToetH by Mr Williams, ..Sew Costumes, <&c. MARCH OF THE LILLIPUTIAN ARMY, I'.y a host of Juveniles. OPENING NIGHT MONDAY, JANUARY 10. WANTED, WANTED- r.O Oil I LDHEN for Grand March and Fairies. -Apply at the Theatre This Day at i o'clock, and Tuesday Morning at 10 o'clock. NO RT II SII ORE ANNUAL SPORTS T 0 B E II I. LD IN MR REES'S PADDOCK, NORTH HEAD, ON january 20, (regatta day;. President : nis Honor tho Superintendent, John Williamson, Esq. Judge : nis Worship tho Mayor. Revekees. Starter : W. L. Roes, Esu. HaNWCAPPERS : T. Henderson, E3q. | G. N. Fletcher, Esq. Geo. Dunnctt, Esq. Committee : O. Dacro, Esq. I G. N. Brasscy. Esq AY. S. Coclnune, Esq. I. Alison, Esq R. H. Dudcr, Esq. \ D. Oxley, Esq. PROGRAMME. 1 100 yards Maiden Race. Ist prizo, L 3 ; 2nd, LI 2 200 yards Boys' Race .under 10). Ist prize, L 2 2nd, 10s, (handicap) 3 :Joo yards Takapuua Handicap. Ist prize, LS •1 Standing Jump Ist prize, LI, (post entrance) 5 100 yards Hoys' Race (under 12). Ist prize, LI, (handicap) 0 110 yards Hurdle Race (over 10 hurdles, 3Jft high). l.sl prizo, LS 7 Putting the Stono. Ist prize, 11. (post entrance) S Mile Race. Ist prize, La; 2nd, LI, (handicap) 0 Suck Knee. Ist prize, LI, (post entrance) 10 200 yards Handicap Race. Ist prize, £4 11 Three-legged Race. Ist prizo, L 2 (handicap) 12 Creasy Pig. Prize, tho Pig. All entries to bo made at the Thames Hotel between tho hours of 8 p.m. and i) p.m. on the evening of the 2<_.th instant. Eutrauco, 5 per cent, on prizo money. Af tor all prizes and oxpenses p.iid, nett proceeds to be devoted to a charitable purposos. R. VV. DUDER, Hon. Sec. E. W. BURGESS, Hon. Treasurer. T"~ LJRirrs II JIATircOMtAJNY (LIMITED). PROVISONAL DIRECTORS: G. B. OWKN, ESQ. G. M. REED, ESQ. REV. A. G. PURCHAS, M.R.C.S.,E. AY. STEVENSON, ESQ. J. AY. WALLER, ESQ. CAPITAL, £2,000, IN 200 £10 SHADES. The first Meeting of Shareholders will bo held on THURSDAY, the 15th instant, at 3 o'clock pm, in tho Insurance Buildings, Auckland. J. D. JACKSON, Int. Sec. "PTJEJSITrjRE! .FURNITURE! T. & H. COOKE, CABINET, UPHOLSTERY, AND GENERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, 148, QUEEN STREET, (Coi-NEii of Victoria stakkt), auckland, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices A LARGE and varied STOCK of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Including— Dining-room Suites, from ,tl2 Drawing-room Suites, from £12 12s Bod-room Furniture, Mattresses, Palliasses Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows, Of the best Quality. Iron Bedsteads, Marble-top Washstands Office Tables, Hall Furniture, Matting Door Mats, Floorcloths, Venetian Blinds Cane-seated Chairs in great variety, from 40s the half-dozen Folding and Rocking Chairs Children's Cots, in iron and wood Toilet Glasses, all sizes and prices Toilet Ware, &c„ &c. Country Orders Carefully Packed. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. THE Panorama of the Arctic Regions, and Whale Fishery, comprising Views, illustra tive of Life in tho Polar Soas, showing Icebergs, Arctic Anlinals, Whale Fishery, Esquimaux Dwellings, the beautiful Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, Voyage of the Fox, Discovery of the _._.-..._ of Sir John Franklin's Expedition Ac., with descriptive Lecture, will be exhibited in the High-street Congrega tional School-room, THIS (Monday) EVENING. January 12, commencing at 730 o'clock. Mr Battley will deliver the Lecture. Admission : Adults, Od ; Children, 3d. STEAM SERVICE. ONEHUNGA TO WAIUKU AND AWITU. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, January 8,1874. TENDERS will'be received at this office uutil noon of MONDAY, the 20th instant, 'for a Steam Service, twice weokly each way, from Onehunga to Waiuku and Awitu, according to the conditions to be ascertained at this office. JOHN SHEEHAN, Provincial Secretary. RS W. H. SMITH hopes to meet her Pupils again on Wednesday, 21st January, 1874. Karangabape Road, January 9, 1874. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SQHOOL, HOBSON SiREET. Tho first term of 1874 will commenco tin tho S9Hi Jftttant, Pupil, are requested to as-firable eft*ly. Prospectus on .application to Mm _Ma.-_--.t_o_-. Lady -Principal, after tho Soth Instant, Auakland, January 6, I$H.



I GREAT CLEARING SALE or SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TXAS Purchased, daring the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMME3. DRESS MATERIALS, Containing 3ix Thousand Fivo Hundred and Thirt. ■ seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will he offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS Will SeU BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At 11J per yard, worth from Is dto . DRESS MATERIALS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS At lljd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At HJd per yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS At lljd, worth Is Od. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At 11 Id per yard, worth Is C<l to 2s. H ATKINS Will also SELL tho BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In tho Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Specia Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During tho Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, <s_c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in a'l Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. for the christmas holidays. JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honey maw.



T & J. JAMI E8 O N HAVE RE-OPENED AT 208, QUEEN-STREET, (Next Door above Coupi.and's Store), WITH AN ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Etc., Etc., Etc. J. & J. JAM IE SON, importers of boots, shoes, uppers, etc., 208, Queen-street. _t_tr BOOTS MADE TO ORDER. SIR GEORGE GREY CADET CORPS will assemble at tho Drill-shed, for Monthly Inspection, THIS (Monday) EYENIKG, at 0.30 sharp—uniform and rifles Every member is particularly requested to attend. By order. H. PEARCE, ! Secretary. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY-28, 1874. ■ VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. B. TONES & CO. TXAVE received instructions from Robs-HT Graham, Esq., to sell by public auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Wednesday, January 28, at 12 o'clock nocn, LAMBHILL ESTATE , - On the West Coast, about half-way between the, Mftnukau and Waikato Heads, consisting of : about 2000 acres rich soil; is beautifully situated, j well watered, substantially fenced, and sub divided into paddocks. A good part of it is sown with English grass and clover. There is a beautiful Lake, several rich swamps, (well drained), and about 100 acres splendid flax swamp. This estate is admirably adapted for longwool sheep, cattle, and horses, and well worthy the attention of capitalists, being con sidered the best land in the Province of Auck land. . '..'<< STIRLING ESTATE Consists of 1,101 acres freehold, is situated near the West Coast, north of Kaipara Heads. This land was selected by Mr William Young, surveyor : is excellent soil, and has all that is requisite to make it a splendid farm. CITY OF AUCKLAND. T No 3—l Allotment 18 feet frontage to High-stroet, Auckland. PANMURE. W No 3—l Allotment, 94 links frontage to'Tamaki River and Road, near the Tamaki Bridge. : WAIUKU. Part of AUotment No. 5-A compact Farm, 147 acres 0 roods 2S perches, well wooded and watered; rich soil; about a mile from Waiuku. Lot No. 11—92a Or lCp, Farm near Waiuku' 07—108a „' „ „ 60—78a 15_-80a „ 103-55a „ „ „ 260-45a „ „ ■ • - 204-72a „ ~ • ; Z 12- 186a lr lip „ „ Lot No 215—77a Pukeroa, West Coast RAGLAN. Lot No 25—102a, Parish of Waingaroa, County of Rutland ' „ 64—39a, Waingaroa, Waitetuna River „ 50-40a „ „ „ 10—Alloment, Cliff-street, Raglan. WANGAREI. Lot No 86—133a, Maungakaramea, County' of Marsden 84—83a „ \ 67—117a ~ „ - '-' \ „ 77-112 a..■„..' „ -■'"•;• BAY OF ISLANDS. 4a, County of Bedford, Kororarika; Bay of Islands near the flagstaff. , ELLERSLIE. * : AT A FUTURE DAY. • A number of the fine Building Sites at the new Township, Ellerslie, adjoining .the Railway Station, Panmure Road. These Villa Sites have a commanding view of the Manakau Harbour, St. John's College Lake, the Cricket ground and Racecourse; is the finest and most convenient place about Auckland for Resident Sites for Gentlemen in business and others requiring allotments in a healthy and, cheerful neighbour hood. ; 7 - ! MONDAY, JANUARY 19. , VALUABLE FREEHOLD SUBURBAN RESIDENCE SITES, REMUERA. FOR POSITIVE SALE, ■ WITHIN FIVE MINUTES' WALK OF THE NEW -1 MARKET RAILWAY STATION. 7 THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Trustee of the Estate of tho late Captain R. Kelly to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock, SIX VALUABLE FREEHOLD VILLA SITES, situated at Remuera, immediately opposite the residence of His Honor Sir G A. Arney, and close to the. properties oi James Wrigley, Esq, James Baber, Esq., W. Grahame, Esq, &c, &o The Allotments contain from hall an acre to over an acre And ft half each. ■'• : ''•'■' t his ;property is for absolute sale, and to:those" I desirous of securing for themselves a valuable Bubur-; ban residence site these aUotments, situated in what iis acknowledged to ibe the .most attractive suburb j about Auckland, and since the starting-tne-railway rendered one of. the roost ftcpessible, offer »n oppor* ! tutiHy very seldom occurring. Of the viow, }t neeo. i but be, mentionod that it can ne&rcely b«t srorpngsea. a?he piim can ba seen a. the offleea uf \ &mum ooohmss &m% AuoUsnoera.



r TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. GUNPOWDER TE A. CONGOU TEA. COM RA N Y'S SUG AR. OK ACCOUXT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. R. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, Ex Wentwortli, Brown, from Sydney, Jerusalem > 100 boxes Fine Gunpowder Tea, each 12 No. 3 i lbs Minna No) 09 boxes Fine Congou Tea, each 12 117,113 . His _ T C )11 gunnies, each ljcwt.. Company's No A i. Pieces ~ All more or less damaged. ~ TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. TWELVETREES' SOAP POWDER. DUNEDIN FLOUR. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. TTTTLL sell To-morrow (Tuesday), V T at eleven o'clock, 25 cases Twolvetroes'Soap Powdt-r 8 tonsSilkdressod Dnnedin Flour. ... No Reserve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. ;, TO SADDLERS. SADDLE CLOTHS" SADDLE CLOTHS. B. TONKS & CO. . WILL sell To-morrow (Tuesday), at elo.en o'clock prompt, 3 bales Government Regulation Saddle Cloths. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14. t-J .CITY MART. 50 TRUNKS BOOTS, NOW LANDING, EX HINDOSTAN. T GRANT & MORTON" HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday, 14th January, at 11 o'clock prompt, .)7.V 50 trunks BOOTS, now landing ex Hindostan, com prising a Splendid Assortment of Women's and Children's Goods in Kid, Calf, Lasting, and Cashmere. ~ Also, Slippers, Boot Uppers, &c. Particulars in future issue. Terms at Sale.. * TO-MORROW, Noon. ■ TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION", Hob .ehold Furniture and Effects. Counters,,. Tobacco Cutter. &c , Fancy Goods, Jewellery, &cV;7 Sleeve-pins, Studs, Ear-rings, Split Rings, Tooth brushes, Napkin Rings, Violet Powder, Penholders, Pipes, Cosmettques, Pomades, &0. " .«< UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT, Household Furniture and Leather. g&£| ! R. A.E THU X, ' ;'!;^ • Auctioneer. 7 ' ' .* i,.,; MONDAY, JANUARY 19. " NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, , LINCOLN-STREET. THE Subscribers have received in structions to seU, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 19th inst,, at 12 o'clock, • ~.;... ;That newly- erected seven - roomed HOUSE, in. ! Lincoln-street, off the Ponsonby Road, erected on Lot No. 14, 00 feet frontage to Lincoln street. The house is faithfully built, is thoroughly finished inside and out, and is ready for immediate occupation. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. CUTTER SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at tho Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 13th inst, at 12 o'clock, The Fast-sailing Cutter SOVEREIGN OF THB , SEAS, JO tons register, with aU her sails, gear, anchors, chains, <&c. The sale of this well-known vessel affords a good opportunity for obtaining & first-class and profitable vessel. She has recently received a thorough over haul, and ' carrying as she does a large cargo on a light draught of water, combined with her rare sailing powers, make her a most desirable invest ment. For further particulars and in ventory on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , , Auctioneers. BY ORDER OP THE BOARD OF j ... EDUCATION. , BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT DEVON. | PORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 :7 ! YEARS. THE Subscribers Lave received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease'by public auction, on Wednesday, 21st January, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years. The foUowing GRAMMAR SCHOOL -ENDOW "•• MENT, viz— 'ALLOTMENT No. 20, Section No. 2, Parish o TAKAPUNA, subdivided into 9 large Build ; ing Allotment, having frontages, of from 80 to 100 feet, to the Victoria and Beach Roads, j by depths ranging from 154 to 270 feet. ; Plans can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ~ Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 26. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 26th January, at 12 o'clock, That valuable piece of Freehold City Property situated in Queen-street, immediately adj oln ling the Army and .Navy Hotel, having front aces of 60 feet to Queen-street and 60 feet to ' ; j Grey-street, to be sold either in one or two lots. i v- The central situation of this property, combined L with the convenience and extra accommodation afforded by the double frontages, Queen and Grey streets render it one of the most eligible sites in tho City to,* ft Public Rail, s Theatre, or Business Pre. vtfm' ffems s Easy. SAItWBL CoSftASfl * SON, . 1 Auctioneer*,