ly^^P^^lSr-i Bros., Napier, T' !$& j;°S' o ld, by Alarmist (30,367), asbJ'in Bed Knight (27,251); g (22,977); ggdam X dßn> SaraJ c ' Ac, B. Froude. Jr* 1106! in Milk or Calf— ■ & 3 f K_£cow, 4 years old, T. and a. JWhe* first ,pri»e 'W"m nor by Duke of Somerset Ji) dam Bloomer, by Conqueror _ '<*£?' See Coates' Herd Book, R. i Second prize i aDf i Boan Cow, 4 years old, T. and ' G^ffSn Honorable mention _&s, 2 years and not under 1 . gf.. 4" year — _nld C G. Murphy. ijjyo years 010, Havelock, T; Paton. jure; years, oy *■ » . dam Particle) bred by Esq., T. and S! Morrin. ■$• ■" hv Eclipse, dam Heatherbloom, I-nline,, n^ -^rjiiiamaon, Esq., T. and S. : fl-iW, 1 year and under 9*'\Z-\A T Paton. First prize WsS_da Bovey. Second prize . vHf^iL Theodore (30,145), dam ff Si L Butterfly 6th, bred by |? BjSins,E S q.,Ni.W.,T. andS. , iSor-iD. __, ||rs,B.Udy. HEEEFOBD CLASS.

I. tjtttts 2 years and under— R2__? W Duke of Edinburgh (3,077), i L Sweet Briar, by Commodore, etc., 1 T_t andE. Maclean, Ist prize ;; (tot Fosco, 8 months, H. Vercoe. Second prize ■^f-Co«s,to-_lkorcalf— ™ xr Vercoe. llSmaru, by Prince Leopold,ll. dam Princess Helena by Prince .f' d 1" (2,697), bred by Her S the Queen, it andE. Maclean. . DAIKY COWS. . if/. 92 G S. Wallace, Ist prize 93; E. Bovey, 2nd prize 04 W. Ferguson. • 95] a. and J. Anderson. I 96,' J. May. FAT CATTLE. (tol-OXES— _ V 97 E. and E. Maclean, Ist prize 98 do, Fisher and Co., 2nd prize 99,'d0'hon. men. * 100, Fisher and Co. 101, do to 2- Cows or Heifers— _ I cows, Fisher and Co., Ist prize I Cows, do Cows, do EXTRA STOCK. Yearling Heifer, E. Bovey, Ist prize Two Yearling Heifers, Mr J. Bainbridge " SHEEP. JraGES-Messrs T. Henwood, W. Atkin, 1 and J. Bollard. LEICESTER CLASS. _f..-107, Shorn January, 1874, T. Russell Ist prize 108; S. P. Carteret 109, A. and J. Anderson, 110, C. Shipherd^ti £•■' 111, do Sjc.2-I.am Hoggets- No. 112, i_. and E. M.aelean, Ist prize 113, do, 2nd r; f j ze 114, T, Russell 115, do 11.,' At an a J. Anderson 87, c, Shipherd Set 3— _w___. 1 -Ko. 118, J. Wallace, Ist prize 119, C. Shipherd, 2nd prize 120, do 121, B. and E. Maclean 122, do, disqualified, not having lambs 123, J. Hayr 124, J. Gillard* U 4- Ewe Hoggets So. 125, K. and is. Maclean, Ist prize ji- 126, do, 2nd prize 127, J. Hayr 128, do :' 129, C. Shipherd. LINCOLN'S. ; '&--B__S— I No. 130, T. Russell, Ist prize, i . 131, shorn, January, 1874, do, 2nd I prize 132, C. J. Taylor 133, J. May ml do ' •** 135, do/ *£' 2-1 --_m Hoggets— i fI(H 137, K. Middleton, Ist prize 136, do, 2nd prize 138, J. May 139, do 140, do 141, J. Wallace I, 142, T. Russell W 143, do MC.3—Ewes, Sucking Lambs- No. 144, C. J. Taylor, Ist prize 145, J. Wallace, 2nd prize 146, do 147, bred by Mr Garfit, Lincolnahire, R. and E. Maclean |i 148, bred by Mr Garfit, lincolnshire, R. and E. Maclean I «c,4—Ewe Hoggets— So. 149, D. McJSichol 150, do 151, J. May ' ''■ 152, do 153, J. Wallace 154;dd 155, A. and J. Anderson . LONG WOOLS. %B_J_S *BS, Shorn January, 1874, T. Russell, Ist prize WW, Shorn March, 1874, do, 2nd prize 158, A. and J. Anderson I , -159, J. Wallace Hoggets— a°-160; A. and J. Anderson, Ist prize y& Xl, J. Wallace, 2nd prize Sucking Lambs— » 162, J. Wallace, Ist prize ni63>do Hoggets— W164, J. Wallace, Ist prize \ , 168, Scott Brothers, 2nd prize 165, J. Wallace 166, A., and J. Anderson 167, C. Shipherd ' '":''' 7 ' 169, Scott Brothers W- EXTRA STOCK. .fe^., 170, Lincoln Ewes, J. May, Ist prize 171, Lincoln Ewes, do, 2nd prize ' Tn _ SWINE. ' {J^H&.BOkey any age— ', W.9 months, G. Styles, Ist prize ~-<Miows, any age— Lf years,*H. Hamlin, Ist prize h« months,.ditto, 2nd prize : ? « months, W. Ferguson i 7 ' POULTRY. T. Wren and H. Hayr Jute Dorkingg, W. Ferguson, Ist prize i-I".S?V ™ings, J. Wallace, Ist prize W. Steadman, Ist prize j l.S^-Av.E. Wood, Ist prize £ o k Brahma, A. E. Wood Wt &m > J- J- Craig, Ist and 2nd prizes t '^Lr f°OAL' INDUSTRY. ""^Messrs T. Shipherd andfiW. T. 81V-1 « 'Basaett— Se atßuggy ' Co-sinand Atkin ' lst ■V'^i-tßnggsr.do.l-tTprkß v Hea. y _prm-Cart» J- S. Currie, lst prize • j ■;",,Jg-8_«-og Cart, Gee and Potter, 2nd '> B__ ' ql?*s&> madeby Exhibitor, C. G. jjiok, Ist prize mms °l Wheels, hand-made by ' <Wr*l 'Gee and Potter, Ist prize 5 Barn aßw tment of Saddlery and •ismfe 688 ' ■ onea > Ist prize for cart ?Tp^ ery War 6/ PipC9 ' et°" u_& S^a'-atWairoa, R. Gillespie v. '* kind../S^ of c-t Tobacco, different T Png T«l>acco, Cigars (several

Tobacco Plant-in Pots, lowing, RW. "fflE-ld!Dand? mmo Tn ??, aP8' m* S°a P. mould Candles, J. AUender, Ist orize Wrou_^ m°T nandftt T nCysoaP8 wrought Iron Leamington Ram*, S.nfpo lizTr *W &3SO l£j__S? W* ac» ».ti2B_£ge XT*' 1 | 1(>09 Candied Peel, S Woollen Yarn and Mens, Socks wool -ScV.^ itted e^bitor w M^ co Cd,2 Bn°dtS k ' exhiWtn^ %*£""* Prfce £7, made by exhibitor T. Short, Ist prize .m.™- „ IMPLEMENTS. wSTSf 688'8 J' Wallace (^l-t Bush), J. Wallace (Mangere), and Duncan McNich.l LOCAL MANUFACTURE. une Swing or Single Wheel Plough, one £ight two-wheeled Antifrictional riough one double Furrow Plough, with j central lifting and parallel straightening ■Levers one double Furrow Plough, with I central lifting leverage, one light double *urrow Plough, with central lifting let erage, one Plough Skeith, with deep nave, one large size-Spring-Tooth self delivery Horse Bake, one two-horse J3roadcast Seed Sowing Machine, one Norwegian Harrow, J. Wallace, Ota nuhu. (All Mr Wallace's received a first prize except the Plough Skeith, which was highly corpmended) IMPORTED* One Side-delivery Beaping Macbine, one combined Reaping Machine (Porteous), one combined Beaping Machine <Brig ham), one Star Mowing Machine, foUf Chaff Machines, three MorSe Hoes, four Harrows, six Ploughs, Broadcast and Drill Seed Sorters, Turnip Cutter and Pulper, One Threshing Machine, one Winnowing Machine, one-horse Mower, Cheese Presses, stand of Agricultural Implements, Washing Machines, etO., E. Porter and Co. (First prises for Com bined reaper, chaff machines, harrows, ploughs, seed sowers (broad oast and drill), and turnip cutter and pulper. Second prize for Star mowing machine. Specimen chaff machine (in collection) and harrows. Honorable mention: Beaping maohine by Brigham, horse hoes, agricultural implements, washing machines. Special prizes for combined chain flexible harrow, and for one of Hornsby's ploughs.) T. AND S. MOBI-INS EXHIBITS. Nicholson's Victorian Mowing Machine, R. JUkd E. Maclean One Buckeye Combined Mower and Reaper, T. and S. Morrin One Wood's Combined Mower and Reaper,

do One Hornsby's Combined Mower and Beaper, do

One Hornsby's Mower only, do. One Balance Horse Hay Rake, do Three Patent American Post-hole Augurs, do Two Patent Earth Scoops, do Two Richmond and Co.'s Patent Chaff-

cutters, do Two Bentall's Patent Chaff-cutters, do Two Bichmoud and Co.'s Corn-crushers, do % Ist prizß for Buckeye Combined Mower and Reaper, Balance Horse Hay Bake, Bentall's Chaff cutter ; and 2nd prizes for Wood'B Combined Mower and Beaper, and Bichmond and Co.'s Patent Chaff cutters. Honorable mention: Hornsby s Patent Mower and Reaper, Hornsby's Mower, Patent Earth Scoops, and Rich mond and Co.'s Corn-crushers

LOCAL INDUSTRIES.

There were scarcely in any class two entries, and consequently no competition. Mr. W. S. Jones exhibited some* good strong harness. The complete set of cart harness was especially good, and deserved the first pri_e awarded it. But here we missed any competition, and especially the complete contribution of past years from Mr. Wise man's establishment. The admirable buggy by Messrs. Cousins and Atkin, described in our last issue, attracted a good deal of atten tion, and received a first prize ; also a spider buggy, a neatly and strong bachelors' trap manufactured by Mr C. G. Quick. Two heavy spring carts put. the judges to some trouble to decide between them, but one or two points in Mr Curries obtained first prize, Messrs Gee and Potter receiving second. The latter manufacturers exhibited a pair of splendid hand-made wheels, and, received a first prize. Mr W. Carder, senr., was the only exhibitor of pottery, and hada very good collection. Mr Gotch's variety of tobaccos, &c, formed an interesting collec tion, and would have deserved a prize against a host of rivals Mr J. Allender, of Parnell, was the only exhibitor of soaps, but had a good collection, including the first of his fancy soaps—lonez, glycerine, almond, elder flower, and old brown Windsor, besides first-class samples of common, soaps and candles,—yellow, blue mottled, etc.,—all; guaranteed to be supplied by the ton. Mr. H. H. Smith was not absent with his patent ovens, with later improvements, and Mr F. G. Brown exhibited biscuits, lemon peel, and marmalade of first quality. Wendell's grape and peach wines were up to the mark,i and received admiration notwithstanding the prejudice against local made hquois, Mr J. Wallace, of Otahuhu, was the only exhibition of agricultural machinery of local ■manufacture, and had a splendid collection. His swing or wheel plough has taken the prize wherever exhibited. His light two wheeled antifrictional plough is one-third lighter in draught than an ordinary plough. This heavy two-wheeled plough won the match at Otahuhu. The broad cast seed sowing machine sows a breath of 18ft., and the bole carrying the seed folds up toaUowof passing through grates Ac. the seed to.we acre i S S easily related. We must not onut to mention the double furrowed plough'in which ttfe mechanism is so very lngenious.and easily tmed. The spring tooth horse rake possesses the recommendation of clearing stones without breaking. IMPORTED IMPLEMENTS. Messrs. E. Porter apd Co.'s collection of imported implements was very complete! Among the seed-sowers was a most convenient hand seed-sower, which is very light, and sows 13 feet; it can do 15 acres a-day. A smaU driU and garden sower is a useful tool in great demand. The turnip cutter and pulper..was. a very perfect and.effective machine. The ploughs exhibited by this firm combined aU the latest impr^ements manufacturedby;the celebrated firmHornsby, of Grantham. A home washer_ and wringing machine was the first of the kind exhibited S. Morrin had also a first-class collection of agricultural and other imple ments besides minWAmerican ■ *<"**«*> One balance horse fake exhibited by «us firm, was evidently the model -Mr Wallace had taken for bia. In their combined mower and reaper (side delivery) the mechanism is very, simple .for sUcUj usefulcombination. We learn, that a, large number have been recently given great satisfaction. In fact the general .how of horticultural and.agncultural tool? by this firm are without exception of a XeriS Srfption. and. the American hold sausage machines, |store trucks, Ure extinguished, etc.- were >g£3£ffe*g admiral by hundreds of people during .the .day. .-'.''. ■■■•■■■ -■ ■ ■ '_

gi_.s.^K&- hrr= the 12th insfc, instead of to-night, in cons*. /^iiftrt«ft rf t>fi Midav.

THE HOLIDAY.

! hiSSJl 7 is b? inS observed as a general I SRf n^arlv every section of the people, and while we write thousands of happy hearts are palpitating 0 n the kills, abd in tile Shade ffiSffi* M% T¥ 4^ fe -*»*% kept in SWgfctofc. aaS rejoicing for the rosy open^ j iog 01 thte refulgent, colonial siimmfer; The I mornmg opened with a clear blue sky, radiafct _-ul _\S? c. aQd 4 fch^ gfebQ a i__6ii fl^U^ s ParkledindWy brightness. The children of artizans and labourers, mostly dressed m summer white, were ready very early m anxious expectation of a princely treat on the Prince's birthday. We observed v many, in their new sailor hats &nd white irocks and bine sashes, with roses ifa their hair, dancing outside of the..- homes waiting for dad" and ««mamma" to take them but for the day. in the other hettd-pher,, ih the great jcity Of London, the' people are also keepmg holiday, but not so generally, oil aeconnt of its being Lord Mayor's l>ay. Thousands there, in that vast fog enveloped city, stand shivering, probably in the cold and wet, with their poor toes peeping through, hol(e)y, btit not righteous, shoes, Waiting „nd watching for the passing bauble, which in its glittering waste and splendour seems like a mockery of the peo ples poverty and woes. Thousands in that huge hive of poverty and?wealth never get a holiday of the heast not & glimpse of the blue nor a sight of Heavens beautiful Works excepting .be silent -tats which shine down upon thte sihs and sortqws of the city ih awful .oht.asfc. Let the joyohs th-usand- in Auckland and its Breezy suburbs think upon this and try to -halikfully estimate their privileges in com barison with the condition,of the thousands left behind. .Here all is joy and sunshine among the industriously disposed; there gloom &M poverty rest upon numberle?. pent-up dwellings. Shakespeare, although a poet, was, as is generally believed, a wise thinker, and We- are wont to pay eorne attention to hi- axioms. He said v "JStfeer the happy helm," and there IS a worldygaf in .abihg in his words. The mftft or 'woman born, so to speak, with a natural disposition to make the be_t of things has more reasoh to b'a thattk'M for natural pritfleges than persona born to ample for tYine. What a talismanic power such persons possess? A cheerful eye, inspiring mirth and good humour by its merry glance, and a heart full of gratitude for present enjoyments, with t a mind and body in health, are inestimable bleiasings which money fails to purchase. A mirthful scene begets mirth in the soul of the spectator, , and generates in its vridehi'ng influences, j The money grabber can rarely enjoy the beau .iful in the worlds of nature and mind. Money is too apt to dull the spiritual percep tion of the souh Others who _uay have no tbohey - bajfiji. to d. .am over seem to have a closer affinity with "things pure and things lovely," and with whatever is capable of ministering to joyous ness aud human freedom: they detect, as by a Speoial instinct, the presence of genuine pleasure, and seem to have the faculty of ex tracting its most likely objects. The Prince himself and his Boyftl mother would be de lighted to see her loyal subject enjoying themselves, gay as butterflies, in the sun shine of these remote islands. Among the nu merous sports and outing places, duly noted below, are the Domain with its sylvan grots, for poets and lovers made, and its flower and bird gardens; school treats and exciting cricket match ; Ellerslie, with its agricul tural show, gardens, Caledonian games, and nnumerable lads and lasses; the Mount Eden range, with its bold volunteers firing for Captain Derrom's beautiful prize cup; picnic and family parties by the shore at -shelly Beach and among the glades of Wood side ; while others nestle in fragrant spots among the airy beauties of the North Shore, for which latter places the Ferry Company have provided excursion boats, refreshments, and music.

THE VOLUNTEERS

The whole of the Auckland Artillery met Qn the Albert Barrack green this morning at ten o'clock, and fired a royal salute of twenty one guns, the same as on her Majesty's birth day. This is the oldest corps in the colony, having been established sixteen years, and its continued existence is due in a great measure to Captain J. Herbert Burns, who has been most indefatigable in his exertions to sustain the reputation of the corps. After firing the corps formed ranks and gave three, cheers for the Prince of Wale_, the band playing "God bless the Prince of Wales." At the conclusion of the loyal exhibition of music and patriotism, the men—about sixty in number —marched to the residence of Cap tain Burns, where they were regaled with refreshments. All the officers were present.

THE DOMAIN.

Towards noon numbers of persons were seen plodding towards this beautiful retreat for the love-lorn and the middle aged of the community The scenery of the Domain was in full holiday trim, and Nature herself seemed decorated for the first holiday of the season. The domain may be termed with much propriety, the retreat of quiet people and their children. The usual amusements were provided, swings, races, and music, with all those delicious concomit*pts which parents and guardians know well how to pro vide. The scene w,afl especially interesting to childhood.

THE ACCLIMATISATION GARDENS.

These interesting gardens; were open to visitors on the usual terms,, and numbers took the opportunity of entering thejportals for the purpose of viewing the many beauti ful full-blown flowers and buds of promise therein. The various birds and animals at tracted a large amount of attention from interested visitors. This beautiful enclosure is to the Domain what the Zoological Gardens are. to Regent's Park, a kind of aviary in the midst of an eden of natural' beauty, towards the time of our going to press the gardens had been visited by hundreds of persons. The gardens of Mr Brighton also deserve a passing notice. They reminded'-the spectator ?of 'some fairy land, more familiar to readers then travellers. The borders were literally lined with useful plants and blooming flowers ; and persons, wearied in the primrose, path of dalhancei were accommodated with a refreshing cup of tea and a buttered bun in the Brighton Mar quee.

WOODSIDE.

A large number of persons availed them selves of the opportunity of spending a few hours in the strawberry locality of Woodside (late Stokes' Point) by the steamer this morning. -

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST PROM WAIKATO.

TAWHIAO TO BE AT THE RACES, j

' PRESENT OE A: UNIFORM TO THE . ** KING.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) "-' " -This day. j Young Tawhiao intends, coming down to the races, which takeUßtf* Boxing Day* and possibly the old gentleman himself. A suit of braided uniform waa^sent ;up; to thfMaori King by Sir Donald McLean last week TeTawhiao has been persistently applying for them, for'some months pas^ without success,, but^atllaat heappears to Sve succeeded in worrying the .Defencfe MS^a^^¥nginthis S s S t| improving wotfderfully,^nd jwe hopes of a good season. ; ,,, •„', c ,, The Waikato natives are preparing their canoes in anticipation of a visit from the new Onwnof ->rt«»- arrived. f

NEWCASTLE.

' - This day. The Stoneham troupe played to a capital house on Saturday evening in the school room.

Public holiday here to-day.

MERCER.

This day

' The Government intend cutting up Rangariri district into sections for sale. Numerous applications for land are being made.

CAMBRIDGE.

(From our own Correspondent.) f This day. \ A large number of Octagonians are now visiting Cambridge, Te Awamutti, and Alexandra country, oh the look-out for land. They express themselves highly delighted with the appeA_aii_e of the COUntry. DRtJRY.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. ,! A meeting of settlers was held on Satur day evening, when it was resolved to hold the annual races on New Year's day. A com mittee was formed, and preliminary arrange ments made.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Great complaints are made by the settlers respecting the stata of the roads bctveen here and Newcastle. Nos. 1 and 2 bridges are very dangerous—perfectly rdtten. It is hoped that Government authority will im mediately rectify the same ere afecidents occur.

Mr. Gwynn.> late of 'the jundtiotl, will take charge of Harper's Hotel to-morrow.

LATEST THAI ES NEWS..

Opening of Ohinemuri.

$E HIBA CONSENTS,

GREAT MEETING OF NATIVES.

.. iGRAHAMSTOWft, . (Prom our own Correspondent.)

This day. The Ohinemuri correspondent of the Advertiser writes that the opening is almost accomplished. The meeting of natives begins to-day. The decision to be arrived at has already been made known. It is favorable. A preliminary meeting was held by Maories on j^riday, when all present were favorable to- opening. To Hira does not object.

It is reported that some influential land sharks in Auckland tried to persuade Moana nui to oppose the opening. It is expected that the official declaration of opening will not be gazetted until the arrival of McLean. Great rush then looked for.

The receipts for the Church bazaar were £402. It is opea to-day to sell balance of goods.

MR. HOLLOW AT THE LAKES.

TAURANGA. (Prom our own Correspondent.) This day,

Mr. Holloway, accompanied by Mr. War brick, returned to Tauranga after a hurried visit to the Lake, via Maketu, late on Satur day night, after examining minutely every place of interest. He describes them the wopdersof the world. Whilst at Maketu with John Young he visited the blocks re cently purchased by the Lands Commission ers, Te Puke ahd Rangiuru. He pronounces them as of iirat-class quality, and in every way adapted for special settlement. The Southern Cross arrived, yesterday.

Business brisk. Tourists are arriving from all parts of Australia.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

MADAME GODDARD IN WELLINGTON.

WELLINGTON.

{From our own Correspondent)

This day.

It is understood, though not made public yet, that Mr. Brandon, of the Stamp Office, resigns'his connection with the Civil Service because he will have to leave Wellington.

The Goddard Company are likely to have great success. The rush for'tickets is im mense. Old professionals say she is really nonpareil -nothing of' the piano sharp about her as there was about Heller. 1 The traffic'upon the Hutt railway ?till increases steadily in passengers and merchan dise. '■ ■"' •' -~.;.... j :

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE STEAMER EASBY.

RETURN OF THE JESSIE NICCOL.

ARRIVAL OF THE OCEAN MAIL.

DUNEDIN.

._, (From our own Correspondent.) ,r.

This day. The new steamship Easby was docked on Saturday for the purpose' of inspection.: She, must have bumped very hard on Wai papa Point, as her keel is brokeri right through in the aperture, and nearly through in another place closerto ■- the stern-post. The keel and ship is bent upwards six , inches, and the plates dented in many places. It will be some time before she is ready for .sea,again.-,,,^-j.j 'jllvsoif^i am ->/ ■> ! ■" The week operied with" the arrival of the phip W/aikato, from Auckland, "and Celestial Q(ueen, Londoh;' - The latter made a long passage of 115 days. Had light weather between-England *nd the Cape. The,ship Lennox Castle also arrived from London 105 days. out. She brought some valuable shorts horn stock in good condition. " j The schooner Jessie Niqcol* came in from a five month's ermse from the 'Pacific Islands with the loss of her, foreyards.. She reports faivohrablyof the trafcKß& caftabllitfts of those islands visited. | The" barque Woodvalle arrived: from New castle with a cargo of coal. > ~ There are rumours about that ,the whaling barque Chance, of the Bluff, came in here minus ground tackle, having lost it at Mac quarie Island. The attention of the autho;-; rities have been directed to her condition. She was surveyed,'"and considerable repairs :^r_T^redi-;w_iich'have'since been effected, and to.-day the vessel was re-surveyed and pro nounced jaejiworthy < for, , whahgg purposes. The owners of the vessel are wroth at the close supervision, exercised, bat it was heeded. The' Chance is a very old and ill looking vessel, and the action taken is credit ''abieto'^e'''pi>fl:''::"' k!''-i;: v' *ao*! -;v<-;^— I

NAPIER.

k,_ly. Cl i(FromrQUE own Correspondent.)

X.. _ "" This day. The Pretty Jane arrived yesterday morn ing. ■ -, m : . There is no business doing to-day ; public holiday* r r;r p / 7. ft '(■ - i ;;• rv_ 7 Sir Donald McLean, has returned to Napier. Since his arrival from Wellington he has scarcely been seen by any one. He has spent most of his time at his station at Maraekakaha. The dinner to Sir Donald 1 comes off to-inbrrow. " It is not likely to be, largely attended. It is mor. of a private character than public. The constituents con sider they, have been treated with disrespect by McLean, who has' shut himself up since he has been here. ;

It is reported the steamer Rangatira will; not continue on the Napier, Poverty Bay, and Wellington trade.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram .Agency,)

This day. *Vt _. not the intention of the New Zealan

Sh-ppihg Cbmpa_iy;to take the Rangitalra off the Napier and Poverty Bay trade. She will ship new propeller on arrival in port. Judge Arney and Judge Richmond have arrived* -The Court of Appeal Opens to-day.

DUNEDIN.

J' I ' This day. Arrived: Stranger, from _vf-lb6t.ihe. > The ship Leicester, from London, reports seeing a burning ship in long. 2 W., lat 37, oh September 11. She appeared to be an American vessel of about 1000 tons. No sign of crew, ;

NELSON.

This day. The ship Ocean Mail has arrived from London. The passengers landed this morn ing. They had a most favourable passage. Very little sickness. Three deaths ; infants. Two births.

The Governor's Reply to Sir George Grey.

WELLINGTON. [Per Press Telegram Association.]

This day. The Times publishes this morning the reply of Sir James Fergusson to Sir George Grey's petition. After acknowledging the receipt, and recapitulating the substance of the prayer of the petition, it appears to His Excellency that in praying him to summon the Geii.e_-._i A_sembly Immediately and transmit yotir petition to Her Majesty's Government, you propose that he should, independently of, if not in opposition to his resppnsible advisers, take a course which would b_ justifi-d .only .by great and exeep-iohal eiiißf'geiidife's^ Referring to the object to be gained, as fat1 a_ Bis fefccfellency is aware, there is not on the part of tile Government of New Zealand any intention to make the application to the Imperial Government to propose any such measure to Bariiaiiieh-j or that there is any necessity for So doing i. eliable the General Assembly, in exercise of its legitimate, ftttietion, to carry out, in its next session, by specific legisla tion, the constitutional changes which, by resoltftidn in its recent session it declared to be advisable. Hifi Exc'ellehcy hopes that, with the further information oil the point, you will be satisfied that the prayer of your petition ought not to be complied with, and that it is also needlass to make telegraphic communication to Her Majesty's Government of a fact which must be known to them, as it might be supposed to have been known to every person in this colony, that there is no person qualified—if by that expression in your petition is meant accredited—to negotiate or communicate with Her Majesty's Govern ment on the Abolition of Provincial Institu tions. The latter part is to the effect that while Sir James iS ( sensible of Sir George Grey's greater experience in the duties of a colonial governor, he must act according to his own view of his duty, and that to transmit the petition in its present form to Her Majesty's Parliament would be accepting the premises upon which it is based. But His Excellency will, in * consideration of the opinion of one so highly qualified, tran smit any representation Sir George may desire to make directly through him, as the appointed channel, to Her Majesty's Go vernment in regard to New Zealand affairs.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

This day.

Mr. Parris has made arrangements with the natives for the purchase of four hundred thousand acres of land, consisting of five blocks. The land stretches from Waitotara ;to that already acquired at the back of the mountain. It is spoken of as splendid soil. The surveyors are now engaged^ surveying . the boundaries.

LATER ENGLISH NEWS.

CAPTURE OF NANA SAHIB CON FIRMED.

(Per Press Telegraph Agency.)

Wellington, This day. The barque 'Planter,' from Sydney, has arrived.

LONDON.

, October 22. The British representative at the Vatican has»been withdrawn.

Singapore, October 24. The Government officially confirm the report of the capture of Nana Sahib by the Maharajah of Bicinde in G~aliora. It is reported that Prince Bismarck will, on behalf of Germany, send a note of re monstratioa to Prance if complaints of Spanish Government of Prench interference with Spanish affairs are unsatisfied at the end. of October.

Money i_ easier. „ Com market : quiet, easy. Home deli veries small .Arrivals, abundant.

Wool market: puces slightly given way.: Manufacturers stocked. . -. '_.- New Zealand hemp has sold at full prices Arrivals : Glencairn, Saladdin.

THE NEW MAIL SERVICE.

LARGE SHIP ONFIRE.

TWO MEN KILLED BY LIGHTNING,

(From our own Correspondent.)

The brigantine Stranger arrived last night from Melbourne, bringing later Australian papers

NEW SOUTH WALES

October 26.

Atan influential meeting held in the Sydney members of Chamber of Commerce it was resolved to establish, a direct California mail service irrespective of New Zealand. ■'• The Victoria Rifle team have been warmly received in Sydney. < 4 Heavy thunder storms have occurred in Sydney. Several houses have been struok and two men killed by lightning at Wdolongong. \_ ' The ship Leicester, Which has arrived from London,, reports seeing a large ship, about 1000 tons - register, on fire on the 2nd September in lat. 37° South, long. 2° W.'



WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mis H. IS. Meyers, Eden Crescent. —Eeferences Teq-iredL^ '___ £J"ANTPD, for a small Cottage ▼ V where there is no children, and work very light a young or middle-aged person of respectability as General Servant—Apply atter 10 o'clock a m. to Mr Phil ps. sen., oppoS te the Fit-roy Holel, "Wake fleld-street. , . . , ,) : / . ' ... ; \_ ANT\ED, a Farm Servant with good reference as to ability and character ; no objection to a »'arried Man —Apply, on Tuesday next, to B Hgbbs, at Jakins and Wilcox's, Produce Merchants, Durham-street. : ■-' . WANTED, a respectable Nurse , maid.—Apply to Mrs JB. Sesketh, _psom. j." WANTED, for the Country,, a I steady Bootmaker.—B. Qittos and Sons. , WA-* TED, . Tenders to ■ build' a Brick Chinoifey : labour only.—Apply [to A. Black, top Franklin Boad. f . WANTED, a General Servant for Albion Hotel, Corb-oandel.—Apply at the British Hotel this evening, or to-morrow morning. WANTED, Gentleman's washing. '■' — kpPlf Mrs Jenks, Bqll-rson's Buildings. Nelson-street.• -< J - ; - WANTED, four op five Carpenters for Bridge work--Apply 0. bunda»_, Bridge, Onehunga. . _—.' WANT ED, : a "competent --Mill wright.—Apply next Thursday *othe -n" gineer 1... Bouthern Cross, alongside the Wh.rf. W'~ ANTED, by a young lady, a Situation as Useful Companion.—Addrsa M.G., Post-office, Onehunga. -__SS Ml te-'t-H



WANTE D-_. Blacksmith tor Wink ngapoua.—C. A. Harris, .•,-,• WANTED, a strong Boy about 17 or 18 years of age.- »pply to Warnock'Bros Chapel street or at the Works, Richmond, | Cox'» Creek. WAITED 'a good Collar Maker.— 3. Wiseman. WA NT _J "_X a good Oenera 1 Servant—Apply* -& .Victoria,-.street- References required. WANTED, 100 gross Wine Bottles ; highest price given.— Cruickshank and Co. \X7A_fTED to SELL, 60 Printed > * v Muslin Dre-seS, fast ,coid-_rs, at 7» 6d each : First Choice Josephine I_.d Gloves. 3s _d per oair ; Blue Linen for Butcher's smo.l.s': bea. Kid Boots. 7s 6d per pair, at W. Eyre's EnatsJ-llfei. House, Victoria-street. _ ANTED KNOWN.—Now sell ing at S. Coomres' City Clothing Mart, : 20.000 yards SYDNEY TWEED (slightly damaged by water), at 2. lid and *_ lid per yard. OrrANTED, & Wheelwrigbt accus f" ' tomed to dfay Work j also, an active yottth as Striker for smith's shops. — App.j> to Cousins and A tkin. Victoria Steam Carriage and Whs el Kactory pH OB A L HA__,L PEINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. THIS EVENING. Under the patronage of His Honor the Superintendent, H.s Worship tho Mayor, Msjors Gordon and ■ yisdall, Captains Derrom, Leßoy. Mor row, Bums Isaac.. Mowbray, and Anderson, and the Officers and Members of their respec tive Companies. GRANT. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT In aid of the funds of THEHOBSON CORPS BAND. To conclude with A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY. Volunteers are requested to appear in uniform. Tickets, 2s Gd. Performance to commence at eight o'clock p_. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE?. TBI3 (Monday) EVENING, Arthur Vivian's Dramatic and Variety Entertainment. Ten popular Artistes. Holiday Programme. Comedy, Impersonations j Songs, Sketches, Dances, and Sensational Gymnastic Acts ; first time of the Aerial Bar. Three hours Oenuiue Fun Million Prices—3s, 2s, Is. N.B.—Mr Vivian's Comique Songster on sale at the door. AT the CITY HALL yon will see _CJ-- Hie Largest Stock of Oilcloths", Indian and Coir Mattings, nrusseJs and Tapestry Carpdi in New Zealand : all reduced to cost price. Mart be cleared. Good Oilcloth, for passage., at Is 9d per yard. PROVISIONS EOE PROVIN CIAL HOSPITAL. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Nov ember 5,1874. • Tenders will be received at this office until noon o THDRsDAYnex', the 12th instant, for the supply of PKOVISIOISB to the Provincial Ho-pital during the period commencing on the 16th November instant i and ending on the 30th June, 1875. Separate Tenders for MILK will also be received. Printed Forms of Tender, and copies of the conditions and Specifications can be obtained upon amplication at this office. >; I f . . JOHN SHEEHAN, lj■''•- Provincial Secretary. p I S C~ O L A JR. Auckland, October 26,1874. S-E-,- -We purpose offering for sain iv November the valuable young ahorthorn BULL,* "XI <H COLON EL 1 -.E-JUNTER." He is one of the finest a-imals o the kind in the Australian Colonies, being veo larg. and massive f r bis age, now two years a_d three months. His sister was one of the expe-nv« heifers («old-at the sale of th« Century) at the New York Mills, and four of the most expensive cows, purchased at that sale for the Earl of Rective, were taken to England to be put io the Second Duke of Tresunter, the sire of the abov*-named young bud. •■■■. v;v. We are, Ac , R * E. MACLEAN. PEDIGREE: Ninth Colonel Tregunter (roan and white), bred by Mr BowW, Siddington Glouc_i>ter»hire, got b. Second Duke of Tregunter (2«,022). bred by Colonel uunter. Wetherby Gfange, Yorks-;ire - B.cor>d ! uke of *> repunter sold for OOOguiaess in 1872. got by fourth Duke of Thorndale- (17750), bred by Colonel <-U_ter Dam (Duch.ss 04th) by 2nd Luke of Wharfdale (1964), Colonel Gunter __.-". . G dam ('mchess 84th), by Archduke (14099), Colonel 2nd g d C(Du.hes 72th), by 4th Duke of Oxford (11387), -Curt Dixcio 3rd gdDuchei-67th), by Usurer.(9763) Mr Hall 4th gd (uuchess 59th), by 2nd Duke of Oxford (90.6), sthgd' (Duchesss6th, by Duko of Northumberland (36«6), »'r Bates ■_• ._ , ,_..„, _thgd(iti.chess6lst), by Cleveland. Lad (3407), Mr 7th gd (Duchess 41st), by.Belvedere (1706), Mr Ste -Bthgde(Duchessde(Duchess 32Ed-, by 2nd Hubback (1423, Mr 99th g de(buchess 19th) by 2nd Habback (1423), Mr lOth^V'nuchess Earl (646), Mr Bates llthgd (Duchess 4th), by Kettan 2nd (710), Mr WthKDuchess i at ), by -Oomeb-fIU). «°ld for I>m1 >m guineas in the year 1810. Mr Colling 13th gd( ), by favourite (252\ Mr Colling 14th 1d ( ) by Daisy Bull «186), Mr polling 15th Id ( )by Favourite (2S^). Mr Colling • 16th gd ( ), by Hubback (319),. calved in the year WthTJ^SfhyT Brown's Old Bed Bull (97), Mr Thompson Dam Sibyl (Gazelle), roan, calved .October 3, 1862, volxlx, page 740, C. H. 8.. got by Union (19031) rlam (Selira), by 4th Duke of Oxford (11387), bred byEarlDucie ..-,,-. « G. dam 'Buttercup), by Snowstorm (12119), Mr Bowlsv ' 2nd gd (Helena), by Hampton (8129), Mr Bowly 3r 1 g d (silvia), by Leo (4208), Eari Duoie 4th gd ((.enevra), by Henwood (2114), RevM.Berrd sthgd(G_z__Lß). by Sir Stephen (1546) Mr Charge 6th gd (MilUcent), by Prince of Waterloo (528), Mr 7th g d (Mayflower), by Palmflower (480). Mr G. Coates - • Bth g d (Crimson), by Patriot (486), calved in 1804, Mr, G* Coates 9th gd (Boan Cow., by Driffield (223), Mr G. Coates 10th gd (Millibank), by Christopher (314), Mr Holmes *C, *0., '_y . -.'_SN'. _ .. .. I Descen_ed from the Stock of Mr J. Brown, Aid borough, Yorkshire, the breeder of 97. THE TEvJPLARS BENEFIT SOCIT-TY—A- General Meeting' Of 'members will be held at the Newton. HaU, on Tuesday, loth inst, at 7 p.m., for. the purpose of passing Rules, electing officers, Ac. all members are requested to attend;-S. WORMS, Secretary. {JOA REWARD.—The above 3W __- V_/ Reward wUI be paid to any person given • information that will convict the person or p.isons whiGhmaliciouslybroke the legs of one Grey mare in or ab.nt the 20th Ootober. in my paddock, Karanga hape Road,Newton.--G_-0. McGaSHEB.: . \ t:: o. o. f., m. iL *LOYAL GOOD INTENT LODGE, No 4a69. In consequence ftf Monday, the 9th inst, being a Public Holiday, the usual* Fortnightly Meeting ol this Lodge isPOSTPONED to THURSDak, thel.^h ,mst. -■' ',- -' - i£ r •' ■; ■ a Btt, . -yy, :-. i% .. ■H; J r SMITH, _ ■;■';.„ n *4 Permanent Secretary. (VO 'SAIiDL RS.-rTo be jtet a A Shop and Premises in Onehunga; in which > Saddler's business had been carried an. A good opeu log. their being no saddlw in the place.—Apply it J. W. Jackson. I



,',A< T the XJITt HALL yoji can-,»<_* A One Tho-sind Piece- of Oboce New Print' \nd Brilliant., warranted to keep the colour, a.a per yard, .-■ ■■■'"' WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. CHAIRS, CHINaTT^CTRO-PLATED' WARE AND TABLE CUTLERY. E. & H. IS AA OS , WILL offer by auction on Wednes day next tbe 11th November, at 11 o clocV, the following goods, just landed in,flirt-class order. viz., • ." 6 packages C*ne Bottom Chairs 8 do "White and Gold. Walta and Blue, Tea and Coffee Services 6 do coDteining Table fand Pocket Cutlery; well assorted, in Tables. Brea-fast and Carvers, rea Table. Dese t ~ Spoons and Folks, &c, &C will be . submitted in trade parcels. The^Trades attention is solicited to this sale. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR UNRESERVED SALE. T^HE Subscribers hare received m- JL to sell at the Land Mart, Po.t-straet, on Monday, I&b test, & 12 o'cl csr, UNION-STREET-P»rt of Lot 23, Bection 43, City of Atf-Wand, 88 links to Union-street NEWTOW-Lo?. 20 of Sub-division, of part of Allotment 6A, Ssciiou 7; Suour _s, 33 feet to Blake-street, by 100 1 et to Brooke-street „ _ BAYFIELD—Lot 8. Section 2, 73 feet 10 inches to the Ponsonby Road. EAST TAMAKI- Allotment 93a, of East Tamakl Farms, 46 acres, adjoining Mr Wade's property. PAPaRATa VALLEY (Maungatawhirl)- j Allot ments 108 and 109 148 "acres ric_ volcanic soil. with Hcuse. <5.c. thereon, about 5 miles from Bazoib.ck, well watered. MAKETiT— Lot S9 of bub-division, cf Suburban, Section 5, Parish of Opiheke, 5 acres. COROMANDEL—AIIotment 10. Town of Coroman del, 6a 3r 31p. BELL. VILLK—Lots 6, 7, and 8, Section 13, 355 links to mam road. CAMBRIDGE WEST—Allotment 357,1 acre. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. GALAVINSED IRON HOTEL FOR • REMOVAL. B. TONICS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr P. v Darby to sell on Wednesday next, at twelvo■„_ o'clock, The Iron House lately occupied by him as an Hotel; to be removed. JJ TO LET, a five-roomed House in Arthur-street, top of Franklin Road.— Enquira next door. , .'.. AT the GUY HALL you can. A-*- purchase a Fashionable Straw Hat for 6d. B T. HEE B E B.T, . DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, , '. " QUEEN-STREET. . The Ladies are respectfully informed that E.T.H... late of the Thames, and formerly of Auckland, has OPENED iopportte the New Market. Those of his acquaintance and the public generally, to whom he has to hank for their former support, be would ajk for a euutinuauce of their favours. Mrs Hb_b_r t, so well kn.wn in Auckland will superintend the Millinery Department and having Opened with an - entire Hew Sto-k of Millinery, i ress Goods, aua General Drapery, the Ladies may rely upon the flrstof fashions, and VJ-B.Y low pbicjbs..'. 9~ An inspection mvited. : T^AMILY RESIDENCE. To Let that commodious Family Residence, known as Braughton Haii, situated on Parnell Hise, con tam ing tenro ms and kitcnen. The situ-tion is one of the pleasautestiu the suburbs, commanding the entire > scenery of the harbour The house has excellent ac , commodadon, and of easy access to town ; the busses passing it half-hourly. Rent moderate For particu lars apply to Air _MITa, Parnell atore. . rO LET, a forr-roomed Cottage with, a good harden —Apply to M. Smclair, J_den T Terrace. - __-_ R~I_~OrENING OF THE JH&Wr MARB-ET LUKRABY TNSttTUTB. The above will take place on rTJKSDAY EVEN ■ IKG afsoX". in the Reading Room The opening ! Xdd.es. will be del-V.rea by the President, Uh V*n • „£___-_co_P_itt. after w__h Selections of Music, Recitations, and Readings. _ -,*-_- ; Tickets gratis; to be obtained at tl-e door. !mo "g U E G E O N S. The Ini_bltants of a l«r_e neighbourhood, in cluainir Mahnrangi, Matakaija, Aibertlaud, Omnha. fMklri and! Kaipara Flaw wish to secure tee se.vices Sa&W Practitioner -For further in ormadon apply to - mhL & HU DSON, Chemi.ts: 57- Vic-oila street. CORN EXCHANGE. THURSDAY, IS OVEMBER 12. SCRIM ! CORNSACKS! AND CaNVAS I :GEO. W. BINNED WILL sell by public auction, at the Cora Exc anga. on Thursday, J .tfc November, at 11 o'cioek sharp, 1 .'■''. 2 bales Navy Oahv_» 1 bale Cornsacks r 4b-les72inch cim 2 bales 45-inch Scrim, .! \-y.\ '. .. " TergMat S-le. ' ;, * ' MONDAYrNOVEMBER 16. _ • rFHE Subscribers have received in- , ; I.;. stiractlons to sell by auction, at the Corner ' Mart, oh Monday, lß.h November, at Ho clock, Those Freehold- Allotments* at the North Shore, situated between the Grammar School Reserve and Captain Rattray's, having^a level elevated r position volcanic SoU,-Good 7iew of the Bay j md within three minutes walk of the Victoria r r::' Whajcf.'i and information at the Mart. Terms: Orte^hii-dCash, balance may wAal_. at 9 ,'j ■.:■-.-)':"l'per''-Ceat.:;'.v" .'' I ! GEORG-S SIBBIN, r Aaotioneer. .-..—.. I S^NESDAY^ NOVEMBER 11. r ''-' ".:: ' "-* "" y... iL: '■. "7'-?::' K \ CO R N EX CHAN G E ., s "" ' """' ■ ""."' '"•/'. .;-..'...*. '■' i ' '"_ •? I IMBORTANT TRADE SALE a i ■ -', - ' r y -, °* J 61 PACKAGES 'BOOTS AN D SBt O ifcS. « GEO. w; BINNEY fIAS-'^?eceived instructions from the Importer to sell by public auction at the Com Exchange oh Wednesday, 11th instant; at 11 o'clock • sharpy ~ - ...61 trunks and cases of Ladies', Gents, and Children's Boots and Sho«s. a ~ ■. ~ ■ '~.. if - .■- _. -_' h »' - ... . .. •-.,•"'"'. L These Goods are all of first-class saleable quality, suitable for the p?eiw»tf getapp, aod will be for boa -'. -fide sale. a . i ,_ v . a. M&i ■ . 'v.:. l' Will bo on Titir th« d»j,p*-vl6ui to tfct s»_«u