TIMS applicants are owners of the steam saw mill lately built at Shortland. There was a Ist-o attendance of both Europeans and m*i r/es. Mr Wlikinson acted as inter nroi..-r. The Gazette notices of the indication were read in English and Maori, 'flte application was supported by Mr J. S. ftiacdonald, while Mr Brassey was present on 1 Aalf of Mr .1. Banks, an objector. On Ins Honor demanding if there were any objectors present five Europeans .and a crowd of Maoris, numbering over a score, came for ward. His Honor said that business com pelled his presence elsewhere, and that he should be obliged to postpone the hearing of the objections until the sth of March prox. The inquiry was then adjourned.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Elizabeth Kennedy, an elderly person who gpends the greater part of her time in Mount Eden, was charged with being drunk last night, and fined 20s and costs or suffer forty ejt-ht hours in her old quarters. PARNELL JUVENILES. The two lads, Joseph and Daniel Danzey, of eleven and nine, sons of a poor widow who obtains a scant living by washing, &c, we re again brought up on a charge of stealing 7s 6d from the house of Alexander McCullough, on • the 24th instant. His Worship ordered the boys to the In dustrial School, the eldest for eighteen months, and the youngest for three years, to be brought up in the Roman Catholic faith. hymen's harp. William Barrow, a hale fellow, appeared in answer to a charge of unlawfully assault ing his wedded wife, Hannah Barrow, on the evening of the 24th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. It was stated that prisoner had ill-used his wife frequently and had struck her violently on the head when in a state of intoxication. Prisoner said he did not know what to make of Hannah; he thought she was getting very queer in the head • in fact she was not right. He had thought that he would run away and leave her, then he tnought he would not. , His Worship thought that striking her in the way described was enough to make her queer in the head. Prisoner wished his Worship to give his wife a short lecture on the propriety of mind ing her own business. Mrs Barrow said she had been married to dear William for eighteen years, and she would forgive him if he would only keep his fists to himself. She would not like to have him sent to prison. Prisoner promised to mend his ways, and the case was dismissed. BREACH OP HARBOUR REGULATIONS. Duncan McDonald and Alexander Tait were charged with a breach of the Harbour Regulations by causing obstructions in the Tamaki river, near the bridge. Mr J. B, Russell appeared for the Harbour Board. Defendants, after some hesitation, admitted the offence. Fined one shilling each and costs. This was all the business.

DEPUTATION TO THE SUPERINTEN DENT.

The deputation which waited upon the Premier at eleven o'clock yesterday at Grahamstown in regard to a grant from the Government towards developing the gold fields^ afterwards waited upon his Honor the Superintendent as Government delegate of the powers under the Goldfields Act, to urge tiie same application. Messrs. J. Sheehan and G. M. Reed, Pro vincial Secretary and Treasurer, were present a. the interview. Upon Mr. Rowe having explained the object of the deputation, His Honor said he could only promise [that the Government would meet a com mittee of the deputation either in Auckland or at the Thames to discuss the best means of granting the application, which he was prepared to admit was a very reasonable one. A great deal of injury was done to the mining prospects by miners being obliged to abandon claims because of insufficient capital. He believed the system of day labour introduced by himself some years ago, but since done away with, had done a great deal of good. The Pumping Association was a great institution, and would be productive of good results. He felt he 'should be guilty of a great wrong if he stood in the way of the SftJ? d bein § granted. It was necessary tJ?at the Government should have the benefit or the wisdom of some of . the most practical among the deputationin settling the details of the scheme. Meanwhile Mr Vogel had as sured him that if the General Government approved of the plan he would do his best to render the assistance required at once without waiting for the meeting of Parlia ment. ' ; - The deputation thanked His Honor and Withdrew. - -

PRIZE-FIRING.—This Day.

The prize-firing for the second set of district Prizes was concluded to-day at the Mount Men range. The rain cleared off, but the weather was very boisterous ; still the shoot ing was very good. Captain Mowbray and weutenant Payne were in charge • Sergeants vvainhouse and Anderson had charge of the TOtts, and Bugler Lee assisted. The fol lowing are the scores :—

Cabt i olIowi?# are the prize winners :— u,pt Bum,, H. Co., £6 j Sergt. Anderson, Vol H£| VVoi" Graee > No 3 Co., £4 ScottS ™L\ Co -> £2 10a 5 Vol. Robinson V o ri £2 10s; Vol. Balneal, £2 10s Vol S £2 ; Sergfc* Marlin > Navals, £2 ; £ i» Sffi aV 2.; Vols- W- McLeod, B. Osborne £i°^ 8' McComish, and Vol. Hardw&t T° 3ef h! Lieut* White* Vols > aSBSS If 8- V 'Beale' Gorrie

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(From our London Correspondent.)" London, December 26.

has _nS ra- T AT THE ba^k of England ! ?^tS s w more rT dly than i<! roae > ■WWo^ *paceof a month has come r*<*ey markS f* P, w ,C. entJ ™ngs in the \seWd,trirl fuv re } ookmg altogether more fett be\Ss■? h? Ugh the di3tress m America T France tPiliswillter» and although ■^denhaaWv 6*11 Pressure of the war tkt there S,\ een felt* ifc «'»ot anticipated U* bß%n^et, any fßf^r a^ tiOU in

THE BENGAL FAMINE '■ is one of the oreat subjects of dicussion "at present. The leading details will, of course have reached you by wire ; but in general terms I may say that the preparations of the Government have been conducted with such energy and spirit that no great loss of life is now anticipated. That there will be much disease there can be no doubt, since the people will not have a full supply of food and zymotic complaints, from which Eastern nations mostly suffer, do always make the greatest ravages where constitutions are some what enfeehed by want. Too much praise can hardly be awarded to Lord Northbrook and Sir George Campbell for the politic steps they have taken in laying in provisions and making provision for the starting and carry ing on of large public works. A few days ago people were startled by the announce ment that Sir George Campbell was about to return to England, and some of the papers took occasion to hint that such a step on his part looked very much like a shrinking from his post at the hour of danger. That this is not so has been shown by the fact that Sir George had announced long since to his family his intention of returning home at an early date for the benefit of his health, but since that time a telegram has told us that in consequence of the threatening peril he will not return, but wiil remain long enough to see the Presidency safe through the terrible ordeal that menaces her. THE EXPECTED DISTRESS in the United States has had the effect of causing quite an exodus of people from America to England and the Con tinent. Large meetings of working men have been held in New York, and other large cities, and Government has been mernoralised on the question of public works. From the President's message it would seem that some works of collossal' magnitude are likely to be commenced, as for instance a canal connecting the head waters of the Mississippi with New York. This is only one of a number of works spoken of. The effect of such a canal would be to cheapen grain very much, and also to put money in the pockets of the western farmers, who at pre sent find the means of transit so difficult that they have been burning their maize as fuel. Ships will by means of this and other canals be taken right back into the' corn-growing plains, loaded in bulk and towed to the Atlantic, the co3t of loading "and discharging being thereby greatly reduced. This will be a great matter foi the poor of England to whom the cost of bread is the great question of their lives. ASHANTEE PROSPECTS are not very cheering. The healthy season is fast passing away, and nothing has been done. We have had a few skirmishes with the enemy, who have shown themselves very tough customers. They are now in retreat towards the Prah River, which bounds their own country, and it is expected that there they will make a standin overwhelming force. It is said that the king of Dahomey has joined the Ashantees ageinst us, which, if i true, is awkward. About fifty per cent of ' officers sent out are sick, and the General himself has only just recovered from an attack of sunstroke. The war is not popular in England, although the Government organs have been working very hard to get up the steam to fighting point. People can't see the why or the wherefore of the war, and the Fau'tee scarf and the Houssa tie which occupy prominent places in the drapers' windows don't seem to go down. Like the Chambord quadrilles in Paris, they are a commercial failure. RAIN IN INDIA. There is talk of a grand experiment on a large scale in India of the effect of cannon ading in causing a fall of rain. An influ ential native has offered handsomely to head a subscription list for the purpose. In the meantime the famine does not threaten to be so serious as had been at first anticipated. It looks as if the Government had made the worst of it. Energetic steps have been taken, and already vast quantities of food have been stored. Greenstone.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. The Golden Calf.—l 4 ozs 6 dwts rich stuff, worth 9 ounces of gold, was banked this morning, The general crushing going on splendidly. They obtained 78 ounces off the plates this morning after twenty-four hours' crushing. Red, White and Blue (tribute)—4B ozs 13 dwts have been obtained from 45 tons.

OldWhatj.—The mine exhibits a splended show of gold in the deep level; 150 lbs of picked stuff were obtained yesterday and this morning.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

SPECIMENS FROM THE UNIONBEACH

COROMANDEL,

;,,,,. This day. The Union Beach have crushed eighty pounds of good specimens this morning. Gold is showing freely all down the winze.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

NAPIER.

This day. Sailed —Colonist, for Auckland. It is reported here that the steamer Mongol is under orders to proceed to China, and another vessel takes her place. She coals at Wellington.

WELLINGTON.

This day, KK4O a.m. There are forty-two entries for the seven events at the Wellington races. The Mongol is coming up the harbour. Noon. The Mongol has arrived. She will be detained three days.

REEFTON.

This day. The Break-o'-Day, Lyell,- crushed 51 tons, which yielded 816 ounces amalgam, equal probably to four hundred ounces of melted gold. They will continue crushing fourteen days. _______

WATER FOR THE MILLION.

" And the people thirsted there." "And Rebecca said unto Abraham, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also." To the Editor: Sir,—A large body of the inhabitants of Auckland have and are suffer ing very much from want of water in con sequence of this protracted dry weather and the general indifference of landlords to the proper exertion and expense which is requi site to ensure to their tenants that greatest boon to human clay, viz., pure and sufficient water. Not a word about Nihotupu, the Western Springs, or the great Eastern Watersheds ; these are under consideration by our modern Soions, yclept the City Councillors, erstwhile palavering. Bis dat gui cito dot. So thinks J. C. Firth, Esq., who many years ago smote the rock and bid the thirsty come and partake ; and though not a Moses, rejoices to know and feel tbe cbarit&bte -spirit whM til twice

blessed—it blesseth him that gives and him that takes—serenely viewing ihe pleasure which each and all derive from his liberality. Imagine him taking stock of the visitors to his Cook-street spring ! Ah ! here is the milk made at all events. Jenny's milk should be pure, if thin. "Is that your little sister, my dear?" "Yes, sir. I have come for a bucket of water to wash the baby, etc. And here they come from early dawn to ten at night, my man !" How far do you come for water ? Union street, sir ; I helped Jeames i o clean her rut. 'Don't want water, then? Come one come all we think J. C. P. would say, 'provided you don't impoverish or trouble my men, viz., Joseph and bis brethren ; out the main chance can't be played out in my paddock.' Halloa ! ! this army of bare-armed, dough looking fellows must be bakers ! Who are you ? We be related to Joseph and his brethren, and this is well for all hands ; drink then, give thy dumpling dust a wet, also, but remember I'm an Auckland, not a Canterbury miller, and I sell flour and deliver for my master with his dragon. So draw it mild, and I am &c, Jeames.

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, ■ , , 200yd. 4 U Hood, V.Co., 18 ol. Robinson, Sco. Co. 22 ol. Balneavis, No. 4 25 ol. Beale, No. 4 2 1 ol. Gorrie, No. 3 24 Jol. Little, H. Co. 23 ol. Dickson, Sco: Co. 19 M. Haswell, Scot. 17 o.Ca 3e ,Eng. 16 ;ol. Ridings, No. 4 16 |apt.Tayior,SirG.Grey's22 ?ol 8 Ar?* e°rge 'No'4 17 'ol. Allison, No. 4 17

400 yd. 24 23 21 17 15 12 16 22 11 12 11 9 8

. 500 yd 17 16 14 15 14 12 11 7 13 11 4 5 0

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On account of the large increase of business Herbert li. Smith, has been compelled to move to those extensive and convenient premises situated in Durham street, West, next to Hunter and Nolan's and opposite Eutldand's Sale Yards. H. B.S. wishes to inform the public of Auckland that he has over 800 of his first prize Improved Patent Portable Uvt ns now in use, some of which have been in use nearly four years, and all of which have given entire satisfaction. Prices from 35s ; also, first prize Colonial 'Jveus ; first nrize Wrought Iron Ranges, either Portable or Setting in ; also in hand, Second-hand .Ranges, Stoves, Boilets,&c , for sale cheap.and all kinds of Iron Work done at the Auckland Iron Works.—(Advt). Coffee.— Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffeo on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. A'ote he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province. fAdvt. ] YKTANTED, a Shoemaker for New ' ' PI- mouth ; none but a good band need apply. One with some knowledge of using the Closing Machine preferred,—Apply to C. Madden, Hobson-street. Auckland WANTED, in or about a fortnight hence, a comfortable four- or five-roomed Fouse, detached preferred, 10 or 15 minutes' walk from Queen-street.-Apply by letter with particulars, L.0.C., Stab office. WANTED, a Married Couple, without incumbrance, f. r Bay cf Islands. Wages £100 per annum and found. Husband, Cook ; Wife, Housemaid ; likewise, I'V-male Sorvants. (Town and Country). —Hannaford's Registry, High street. \JJ ANTKD, a Cook and Laundress; * also, anousemaid for a small Family in the Country.—Kpply between 10 and 12 o'clock Prince of ! Wales Hotel, Hobsron-stroet. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs J. Plunkct, Upper Queen street, Newton, opposite Cross-street. j V^TANTED, a General Servant.— 1▼ ▼ —Apply to Rev John Hobbs, Bcresford gtreet. WANTED immediately, respectable Girl 12 to 16 years of age, for North Shore ; references required—Apply to Mrs S. Howard, first house right side past lamp, St. Mary's Eoad, Dedwood. T^TTANTED, for the Situation of ▼ ▼ Boots, a Man with good testimonials.— — Apply at the Northern Club. WANTED, a Teacher for the ▼ ▼ Raglan School. To a first-class Teacher the salary voted to the Board will be supplemented by guaranteed privato subscriptions.- Apply to Mr Gilmour, at the office of the Board of Education. T^TANTED, a General Servant.— „ . —Apply at the Wesleyan Parsonage. Grafton Eoad. TX7 ANTED, a Girl about Id* years ~ „ ,of age to make herself useful. -Apply to MrsHayden, Wakefield-strect. WANTED, a General Servant.— —Apply Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. TX7ANTED, a Boy.—Apply to Mr ▼ » Jackson, Butcher, near Eden Terrace, Post office, New North .Road. TX7ANTED immediately, a Man to ▼ » Plough and make himself generally useful. —Apply to Mrs Campbell, Wellington-street. WANTED, a respectable young Man to Drive a Baker's Cart. -Apply at the Newton Bakery. 07 ANTED, a good plaintook and » * General Servant, one from an Hotel or Restaurant preferred.—Apply to Mrs Messenger Queen-street. WANTED, a smart Message Boy. —For address, apply at Star office TO""ANTED, a Clicker for the Boot ▼ ▼ Trade.—Apply at once for address office of this paper. TX7ANTED, a General Servant ▼ " whe-*e another Servant is kept ; she must be a good Cook.-Apply to Mrs A. Fossett, Shorthand street, WANTED, a General Servant where another is kept. References required. —Apply at the Star office. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On S*le (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c , &c at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. YX7" ANTED, a good Grocery Sales ~ » man.—Apply at the Star Hotel at twelve o clock on ThursdaT. WANTED', a Lad, U~ov~Wto * " wait at table and make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Williamson, next door to the Manukau Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a Butcher, 17 or 18 —Apply to F. G. Clayton. W" ANTED KNOWN, that J. ,\ *, WATX is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. W"ANTED KNOWN.—The under ._* v signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cuf and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Customt house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. , W. & G. WINSTONE. WAIN TED KNOWN, that D. _." ; Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, I oors, Mouldings, Broiad Timber, Bouse Blocks, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his 'Yards, Custom-house street. SHERIDAN-STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ON Thursday, February 25 Jfa Public Tea will bo provided in the above place, to commence at half-past six p.m. Tickets, Is 6d After Tea, a Public Meeting will be held, to be addressed by Revs G. H Turner, W. Tinsley, Messrs Smith, Hemus and others. Chair to be taken at 7.30 MR. JAMES ELDER (believed to be at the Newton Boot Factory,) may hear of something,to his advantage by calling at tbo Stab office, r ..j, '. ■



0 I T Y __ iL A L L CONCERT, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 26th INST., In Aid of the FUNDS OF ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY SCHOOL, Conducted by Joseph Brown, Esq. A Concert will be hold in the above-named place, when the Choir of St Matthew's, assisted by a large number of the principal Vocalists and Instrumental ists, will render the following programme :— 1 Pianoforte Duet, "Faust" (Guonod) 2 Solo and Chorus, " Prayer from Mose" (Rossini) 3 Vocal Duct, " Sainted Mother " (Maritana) 4 Quartette, " Hunter's Farewell" 5 Song, "Mizpak" G Solo and Chorus. " We Meet Again" (Thomas) 7 Song, "Thy Voice is Near" (Wiiton) S Pianoforte Solo, "Pule Britannia" (MrsWoolley) 9 Song, " Ruby" (Gabriel), Mrs Mitchell 10 Quartette, " Student's Parting Song" (Mendel ssohn) 11 Song, "jiileonora" (A. S. Gatty), MrWareham 12 Chorus, "From our Home, Gracious Lord" (Verdi) 13 Vocal Duet, "Sweet is the Dream" (Campana) 14 Bass Song, " Stirrup Cup" (Arditi) 15 Chorus, '' The Deep, Sad Sea." Doors open at half-past seven, to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets Is 6d each, at Upton's, or from any of tho Teachers. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, FEB. 20, Fourth Appearance of THE ROYAL COMIQUE COMPANY. ARTHUR VIVIAN, The favourite London and Australian Comique in the Latest, Sengs of the day— 1' The L'aery Cove, " 1 Know my Way About, " The Dancing Maniac," " Dobbs in Paris," " On the Parade," " Brown the Tragedian," etc., &c , &c, &c, &c. MR. VIVIAN and MISS MELVILLE in NOTHING TO WEA E. MISS MELVILLE, The Sparkling Serio-Comic Songs ress and Danseuse MR. NED MASON, The Great Negro Delineator, introducing LOVE AMONG THE MAORIES. To con clue with LEA V E M E ALONE. TO-MORROW (Friday), Special Programme for the Benefit of Mr Arthur Vivian, New Petite Comedy, " Who Speaks First," New Comique Impersonations' Sketches, Songs, Dances, &c, A-c. Under the Dis tinguished Patronage of His Honor tho Superinten dent. Admission—3s, 2s, Is. SIIOETLY~APPEAB^ CHARLES' GREAT DIOEAMAS OF FRANCO-P RUSS IA N WAR AND TUB NILE. W. B. WISEMAN, Managager. pAPAKUEA HALL. GRAND LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT On FRIDAY EVENING, 27th FEBRUARY, 1874. PROGRAMME Part I. Overture to " Oberon " Song, "The Meeting of tbo Waters "—Gentleman Amateur Recitation, "The Downfall of Poland"—Lady Amateur Song, "Oh, yo Tears"—Gentleman Amateur Song, (comic), "The Norrible Tale"—Gentleman Amateur Ballad, (select)— Lady Amateur Recitation, "The Three Warnings"-- Gentleman Amateur Song, " The Heart Bow'd Down"— Gentleman Amateur Song, (selected from "Moore's Melodies")— Gentleman Amateur Trio, " Take Back the Heart." An interval of ten minutos. Overture to " Baruere de Seville " Song, (select)— Lady Amateur Readihg, (from "iDgoldsby Legends")— Gentleman Amateur Song, "How Could I Behold Ihose Glances"— Gentleman Amateur Recitation, " The Argument"—Lady Amateur Song, (comic), "The JSrury Cavalry "—Gentleman Amateur Reading, (select) —Gentleman Amateur Song, "1 cannot Sing the old Songs"—Gentleman Amateur Duett, " Hearts and Homes" Song, (Irish comic)— Gentleman Amateur Finale, " God Save the Queen !" Doorc open at 7.30, entertainment to commence at 8 pro. precisely A QUADRILLE PARTY. CUTTER FOR SALE. FOE SALE, a small Cutter, now employed in tho const trade. Carries fourteen tons on a draught of four feet. —For further parti culars apply to M. NICCOL, Custom House-street. A. N. B. HP-HE Members of the Auckland *■ Naval Brigade will muster on the Wharf on FRIDAY Evening to proceed to the North Head by the half-past six Boat for Big Gun Drill. The Band will attend EMILIUS LeROY, Captain Commanding. PRINCE WALES LODGE, No. 1335, E.C. "DEGrULAB Monthly Meeting of -LX the above Lodge will be held this THURSDAY Evening, 26th inst, in the Masonic Hotel, P-rinoes street, at 7.30 o'clock. Visiting Brethren are invited. M. S. LEERS, Secretary. ORANGE INSTITUTION. THE Adjourned Meeting -r <be Members of the above Institution \v,.l ooiieid on FRIDAY EVENING, tho 27th instant, in the Lodge room, Wellesley-street, at 8 p.m.—To receive tho report of the House Committee and other business. By order of the Grand Master. i DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRI I ['. npENDERS are required by 4 p.m. Jt on MONDAY, the 2nd March, for the following works: — 1 Forming Road from Masonic Hotel jpo Old School-house 2 Metalling ltoad from Shei-p Mount to Rosebank and Vauxhall Gardens 3 Extension of Beach Road to Gallops Point 4 For Carting at per day. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman. Specifications may be seen on application to OLIVER MAYS, Hon. Sec. Devonport District Board. NOTICE. """j IN accordance with the 27th Clause of the Licensing Act, 1871, I hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the Worshipful Justices of the Peace for ti.e District of Auckland for a Transfer of the License held by me for the Shakespeare Hotel to Henry Clarke. ROBERT GALLAGHER. JUVE^HI^~TENT7T.OrR." _ A FULL attendance of the above Tent is requested on FRIDAY Evening, at half-past peveri o'clock- By order. % AY, .CRANCH, < Bw< SfOi



ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. T HEREBY give notice that unless 1 CASE, Marked " Bodell, Tauranga, No 3070," Now lying at my store, Beach Road, Tauranga, is claimed, and all expenses paid thereon within 21 day from this date, I shall at the expiration of that time sell the same by public auction without reserve. JAMES BODELL, Tauranga. February 25, 1874. TENDERS. TEN DEES will be received until February 28 for the Erection of a Stone AVall at Penrose Junction, Plans may be seen at this office. Each tender to be accompanied with a deposit of £5. The lowest or any tender not. necessarilly accepted. JNO. BROGDEN & SONS. Albert Barracks, February 24, 1874. H WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt * street. Wanted Known! Wanted Known Wanted Known ! that I have 19 cases of Salt Fish, each case containing lOOlbs, and it must bo sold, and it must be sold, ard it must be sold 2d lb, 71bs for Is ; 12 cases Limejuice, 3s Gd gallon ; Onions, 91bs for Is ; and I have a bargain of about 2000 Book Marks, 3d, Cd, 9d, and Is each ; Cooking Apples, 61bs for Is ; Valentines, Gd per dozen ; Pastry Butter, Gd per lb. — Apply to 11. WATTS, Pitt-street. |fe : *a^^j^^ Public Works Office, Newcastle, February 20, 1874. npENDERS for a Supply of Earthen -H- ware Pipes will be received at this office until noon on SATURDAY, the 2Sth instant. I Tenders to be addressed Resident Engineer, and marked " Tender for Drain Pipes." Particulars can be obtained at the Waikato Railway Office, Auckland. (Signed) W. F. CLARKE, Itesident Engineer. AOCIDEIiTAL II OTE L. OCCIDENTAL H.OTEL. Try the following Liquors, purchased expressly for the Holidays:— Chateau Lafette Epernoy, St. Julicn, andLorgan Clarets Amontillado Sherries Graham's 0-Diamond Port, Sandiman's, &c. Hennessy's 1, 2, and 3-Star Pale Brandy, case De Laage Fils, in flasks and bottles Eau de Vie and Martell's Pale and Dark in case JDKZ and Stone Gin, Bourbon Whisky Gin and Brandy Cocktails, bottled Greenless, Glenlivet, and Islay S. Whiskies.2 The LEASE and FURNITURE of the Occidenta Hotel will be sold at public auction (if not privately old) on Ist April, 1874. —For particulars, apply to EDWARD PERKINS. Proprietor. pEINOE OE "WALES THEATRE. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1874. THE VENETIAN GONDOLIER • Or, the BAL MASQUE. Tickets, wit'n Mask, ss. See Bills ! HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION BALL. A GRAND BALI, under the -Ci- auspice* of the Auckland Branch of the above, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on Tuesday evening, the 17th March, 1574. Tickets. 10s 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock p.m. Ladies by invitation circular only. T. J. FLAHERTY, Secretary. pOULTBT EEED. 140 sacks Malt, at from 3s per pushel 126 sacks Maize, at from 4s 6d per bushel At COUPLAND'S Produce Stores, Queen-street. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to 2 p m on THURSDAY, the sth of March, for Re-bralding the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until noon of the sth March for the Erection of a SMKLTING HOTJSK. &c, at Grahamstown, for the .National Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. WHAU GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). CALLS unpaid in the above-named Company will be sued • for without further notice, having been placed in th<s haiids of Messrs Beveridge and Alexander. R. H. STEVENSON, Official Liquidator. T U S T RECEIVED IN QUANTITY FOX'S PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL AND FOX'S PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL, WITH QUINIJNE. Pleasant to the taste and free from disagreeable smell and nauseonsness, univeisally pre scribed, especially where the ordinary COD LIVER OIL. Will not remain on the Stomach. AICKLN'S, THE PHARMACY, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand), queen street. QNEHUNG-A. For the convenience of Shareholders resident at I Onehunga, the Committee of the AUCKLAND ' PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY has arranged to Open an Office at the Corner of Queen-street and Church street, Onehunga. The Society's Secretary will attend there to receive subscriptions and transact other busi ness every alternate Wednesday, commencing on Wednesday, the ISth February. j Office hours from 5.30 till 10 o'clock a.m. j JOHN BATGER, ] Secretary, A.P.C.B and I. Society. STRAYED from Mr Cleghorn's Paddock on the Bth instaDt, a Bay Mare, five years old, small white mark on forehead.—£l reward willl bs paid to any person returning tho same to Mr Iww (Jwyrme, Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom,



i JgILKS! SILKS! &ILKS! GLOVES! GLOVES ! R. W. DYSON HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains— beautiful shades 1 case Black Glaces and Gosgrains, from Ss 9d per yard—splendid value cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Gloves, 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, 3s 9d per pair' REAL LACE COLLARS, Etc., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, ; Adjoining Messes. Motcrins's, Ironmongers. DYSON, Importer | of Millinery, Ribbons, j Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, J Silks, &c. : 130 and 132, Queen-street. I I . DYSON, Importer of the Latest Fashions from London and Paris. 130 and 132, Queen-street, DYSON, Importer and Manufacturer of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby-ware. 130 and 132, Queen-street. T COSGEAYE & CO. V • having completed Extensive Alterations an improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continenta Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured) J. COSGRAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all the new shades PRINTS. Cambrics, Jaconets. Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c, &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings &c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. All'the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets. Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &c. . UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, IS ight Camisoles, Drawers, Stays Children's Underclothing of aU descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c, Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets: Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, Die, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes; Dress White Shirts, plain and fancy fronts; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts. Drawers, Singlets, &c., in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ,* Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shaoes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c, &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &o. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character as TBECUEAPErT HOUSE IN THE TRADE And wiU SEEL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TH E attention of Advertisers interested in Coromandel. or desirous of making their business announcements public through out that district, is drawn to the medium afforded by the COROMANDEL MAIL, the first and only Journal on the Goldfield, which circulates widely over the field, i Advertisements and Subscriptions for the Mail will eroooivud &t tt# Kvssiws Bias o^@f.



pUBLIC DINNEE TO THE HON. JULIUS VOGEL. The Citizens will entertain the Hon. Julius Vogel at Dinner THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 26th instant, At seven p.m. His Honob the Superintendent in the Chair. The Committee consists of the following:— His Honor the Superin- Mr John Sheehan tendent G. M. Reed -. His Worship the Mayor L. D. rvatlian Hon E. McLean ' F. A. Whitaker Hon Chas J. Taylor J. T. Boylan Major George W. Earl Mr J. S Macfarlane James Watt ; G. B. Owen O. M. Quintal ; Thomas Macfarlane J. T. E Rogan Warwick Weston Joseph Howard D. M. Luckio W. 11. Kissling A. Beveridge C. J. Stone P. Dignan S. M. Dalglcish W. Swanson David Hean Ed Bennett Schwartze Kissling W. J. Hurst T. 11. Ivey G. Yon der Heydc J- B. Braithwaito Thomas Morrin J. Lawford B. Ireland W. Hay, Papakura J. Y. Stephenson John Wallace, Flat .T. M. Daigaville Bush D. B. Cruickshank A. Buckland James Russell William Motion Charles McMillan Hunter and Nolan Robert Whitson Captain Davcney George John»on Captain Casey R. McKay Mr R. H. Stevenson, lion. seo. Tickets can be obtained from any Member j>f tho Committee. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. JJ AT S! HATS! SUM M|E R HATS AT REDUCED P B'llO ES. INfLORDER TO" EFFECT A j CLEARANCE RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN havej'decided to Sell the Balance of their Summer Stock Children's and Ladies' Straw Hats at COST PRICE. . A Great Variety to select from. ; , • , i RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN (LATE R. HOBBS), Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Clothiers, &a JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) Upper Queen-sipeet, Auckland. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.'.':' '; ' SLEEPERS. Public Work's Office, T February 12,1874. ENDEES will be received at the Public Works Office, Auckland, until Noon on FRIDAY, 6th March next, for the Supply and Delivery at Mercer or Meremere and Rangiriri of 10,000 RAILWAY SLEEPERS for the Waikato Extension Railway. The Tenders must be addressed to the Resident Engineer, and marked " Tender for Sleepers." Specifications, General Conditions, and form of Tender may be now seen at the Public Works Offices at Newcastle and Auckland. No Tender to be for less than 5,000 Sleepers, and the lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By commadd. JAMES STEWART, ] ~c '-[, j;r Resident Engineer. TO-MORROW. - '.«'i Superior leather bed, BRUS SE US CARP ET, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc., Etc., Etc. THE Subscribers will selh at the Mart, Fort-street, -To-morrow (Friday), at eleven o'clock, . AN ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, comprising—Very Superior Feather Bed and Pillows, Iron Cot, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses, Palliasses. Washstand and Ware, Dressing Tables, Commode, Drawing-room Fender and Fireirons, Brussels Carpet, Oilcloth, Hair-seated Sofa, Dining Chairs, Chandeliers, &b, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. XjIXTENSIVE SALE by Auction of *--* first-class English Furniture, just landed ex Wave Queen, to be sold next week. Full particulars in future issue. E. & H. ISAACS. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. : BY ORDER OF THE BOABD-OFEDUCA TION. - BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEVONPORT.-TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 2.1 YEARS. fPHE Subscribers have received in -*- Structions to Lease by public auction, on Thursday, March 12, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years, THE FOLLOWING GRAMMAR-SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS, VIZ. :— AUotment No. 29, Section No 2, Parish of Taka puna, subdivided in 9 large Building Allot ments, having frontage of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 feet. j The Board of Education have decided to Lease the ' above Allotment without any conditions whatever. beyond due payment of the rent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY; MARCH 23. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT, j SYMOMDS-STREET, AUCKLAND. ' 'i'T'HB undersigned have been in ' v -b j!ructed I*? the Superintendent to offer for sale by Public Auction, at their Mart, Queen-street at 12 o clock noon, of the above date, the Lease of the undermentioned property for a term of Tweny-one ' years, from Ist April, 1574. Lots 7 and 8 of section 9, City of Auckland havln& frontage to Symonds-strcet and Havelock-' j Conditions at time of Sale. ; ,: •• ■ : B. TONKS & CO,. ~ Auctioneer^ Ayioklftud, Fermwy ijj 1874