tie between Donovan and Samson, who di vided the prizes. Black came in second. Second Prize.—For boys under 14 years of ace. Ist prize 20s, 2nd_prize 10s. There were eight entries for this race, which was well contested. Dickenson gave fifteen yards start, but came in a winner by five yards, Weston coming in second. . ~ The third race was a pony race of a mile, Entrance, 5s j prize, 20s. Mr Heath's pony took Ist prize, Mr Wilson s pony coming in second.

WORTH SHORE SPORTS.

The sports in Mr Bees' paddock wereat tencled by about five hundred spectators. The Drum and Fife Band of the Navals played some capital music, and considerably enlivened the proceedings. The first race was started shortly after twelve. Four marquees were erected on the upper part of the field. (PER PIGEON EXPRESS.) Maiden Race Final Heat.—McLeod, I "takaptota Handicap.— McLeod, 1; At- Putting stoce : Sterling Ist. Standing jump : Rycroft Ist. Hurdle race : Eycroft Ist, Wynward 2nd. 200'yards.—McLeod and Atkin,dead heat. Mile Handicap.—Sewell, 45 yards, Ist. Pivot, 20 yards, 2nd. Forbes, 60yds, 3rd. 200 yards (final heat.) —McLeod, Ist ; Atkin, 2nd. Won by three yards. A match has been made between O'Hare and McLeod, £50.

TEMPERANCE PICNIC.

A large number of the friends of tempes ance started, according to previous announce ment, on a picnic excursion to Motuihi at a quarter to nine by the Golden Crown. The boat was well filled with excursionists of various ages, from childhood to man and womanhood. Provisions and pure beverages were plentiful, and judging from the genial upsmiling faces of the hundreds we antici pate a pleasant, cheerful holiday for the light hearted, nimble-footed teetotallers at Motuihi.

THE DOMAIN.

This shady suburban retreat was chiefly occupied to-day by the children and their teachers and guardians of local schools, mostly of the Church of England. The Domain, however, was not so numerously attended as on some previous holidays, but as the day wore on the mimbers'of visitors gradually increased. The paucity of numbers may be easily accounted for. It was undoubtedly owing to the attractions of the annual regatta, the various races, and other amusements. We observed groups of young persons in happy concert, private picnics in quiet nooks with cloths and viands outspread upon uninviting, dry grass; but generally speaking the Domain was but thinly attended, and we noticed especially the absence of instrumental music. The Domain was almost exclusively in the possession of the children.

THE GARDENS.

The private gardens of Mr Brighton were the admiration of v few persons who were walkingleisurely among theborders of flowers, but the ponds were almost waterless owing to the hot season, and both vegetables and flowers, and even the trees, wOre that peculiarly down-cast aspect which indicates the great want of the vegetable world. The Acclimatisation Gardens were largely attended by the children of the several schools, who were admitted with their teachers gratuitously on presenting a ticket each from the secretary of the Acclimatisation Society. By one o'clock over four hundred had visited the Gardens, but the bird and monkey tribes seemed tobemoreattractive to the youngsters than the gems of flora.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL.

The children of the school of St. Peter's, Onehunga, numbering 160, reached the Domain about eleven o'clock, led by their active superintendent, Mr Mann, and accom panied by teachers and a number of the ladies of Onehunga. The children had a healthy and cleanly appearance, and both boys and girls wore pink rosettes in their breasts. They formed a ring, and after being plenti fully fed with good things, the children rose up to swing and follow the various sports of childhood.

NEWTON KIRK PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL.

The school in connection with the Rev Dr Wallis's kirk settled down beneath a light commodious marquee, kindly furnished for this purpose by Messrs C. J. Stone and McMaster, of the Pitt-street church. There were about 120 scholars and 12 teachers present; also, Mr James Doual, the superin dent, who has had 40 years' experience, here and in Scotland, and Mr Heath, the inde fatigable secretary. The Rev. Dr. Wallis had not arrived when we left, but was expected. Mrs Wallis, however, was there, and exerting herself to the utmost in favour of the children. The children were being interested by Mrs Wallis in running for prizes^; the competitors for eacli race being equal in years. The prizes included vases, pictures, fancy shells, china cups, drawings of flowera, and images of Nelson, Napoleon, and other heroes of sea and land. These simple sports created great fun among the children.^ The tables were bountifully spread ■with cake, tea, and other cooling draughts aud provisions.

ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL.

, lie school children of St. Paul's were last in. the field, accompanied by the Rev. C. M. ■Nelson, M.A., the incumbent ; Mrs Lewis, Mrs Harden, and the teachers of the school. A number of the scholars had fore stalled the procession and were anxiously waiting its arrival. The beautiful silk flag W St. Paul's was very conspicious under the trees, as the children approached their temporary destination. The name of the school was artistically worked around the banner with cross-swords in the centre. They partly fixed upon a central spot near the tree known as the " Good Templars tree," and aj general bustle ensued in connection witn the undoing of hampers, and the draw ing of corks. About sixteen [of the young ladies of Mrs Lewis's school and others of Mrs Hardens were present. The Bishop of Auckland (Rev. Dr. Cowie) was expected to aI^ c *or *^c Purpose of addressing the children of St. Paul's and St. Mary's, and presenting the Bishop's prizes. We need °nly add that the scenes were gratifying, ana redolent of innocent enjoyment.

ST. MARY'S, PARNELL.

J-ma bcqool, numbering about two hundred, presented a very pretty sight as they marched wo by two down the hill from Parnell, led ?.,, ir superintendent, Mr Dyer. The £.ildren were smartly dressed, and their i rjmer of blue watered silk, which ~fV c] ose f upon £12. paid out of the proceeds of a late concert at the Choral Hall, was silver-lettered, the work of the lady teacners. They were joined by the orphans oi the Parnell Home, but the matron, was Sums, was not present. After a boun ty repast the children enjoyed themselves m swuig"ig) cricket, football, and a variety

of other games tHmh! the Secretary had been careful to provide iot them.

OTAHUHU SCHOOL.

j-ne scnool m connection with the church ot the Holy Trinity, Otahulm, in charge of the Rev F. Gould, met under the trees in the eastern extremity of the gay circle, and commenced their proceedings with a hymn Dy the children and teachers, which was jery effective in the open air. Over 100 of the Otahuhu children were present, which was only a section of the scholars.

THE SUPERINTENDENT'S VISIT TO THE NORTH.

(Frotti ow Special Correspondent)

His Honoe, the SoterintE&bent and party having arrived from Russell disembarked from the Rowena at Wangarei Heads at ten p.m. on Friday night, and remained at Mr Or. McLeod's. Next day in Mr McLeod's boat they went up the river, arriving at the township at one p.m., where they stayed at btackpole's hotol. Letters were forwarded from the Heads and from the township to the chairmen of the surrounding highway districts inviting them to meet the Superin tendent at three o'clock on Monday. The meeting on Monday was very largely and influentially attended despite the shortness of notice. Sir Robert Douglas, Bart., occupied the chair, and among those present I obtained the names of Messrs J P Mackenzie, chairman of Wangarei and Kawnhore ; Finlayson, of Middle Waipu : Murdock Mackenzie, of North Waipti; Grif fin, of Ruatangata ; Finlayson Smith, of Whareora j Dr Sissons, of Hikurangi • Cap tain Hill, of Waikeka; Beybum.JP.; Rev Wallace; Ormiston, MP.C.; Davis, Holman, Bidlington, J.P. ; Captain Woolley; James Wilson, J.P.; Caller, etc. In point of numbers and influence this was much the most important meeting held, and his Honor was received with great cordiality, and his views appeared to afford, general satisfaction. His speech embraced the same points as at previous meetings, but elicited a great deal more expression of opinion, and general discussion. The chief requests urged were for roads connectingwith with the ports, and for tegular communica tion with Auckland. But there was but one opinion (and that very forcibly expressed) that a steamer merely to the Heads is worse than useless, as tending to disturb the pre sent arrangements with sailing craft to no good result, as the settlers are all determined that they shall give no encouragement what ever to any steamer that does not come up the river. The proceedings closed with a vote expressive of satisfaction and confidence in the Superintendent and his Executive. On Tuesday, while waiting for the steamer, visits were paid to the coal mines and the surrounding country. On Wednesday the Superintendent and party attended the Cattle Show, and were enter tained by the Agricultural Society to dinner. The Lady Bowen arrived at Wangarei on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, having been>tuck in the mud. His Honor and party embarked in this steamer at 4 30 p.m., and landed at Queen-street wharf to-day at 1-30 p.m., being twenty-one hours of solid steaming assisted by sail on a passage some times made by the Clyde, schooner, in eight hours. There is nothing like steam.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS

(From our own Correspondent.)

AUSTRALIAN STEAMER FOR AUCK-

LAND

BLUFF.

This day. The Victoria sailed from Melbourne for Auckland, via Sydney, on the 23rd. The Hero was to leave via Sydney on the 31st.

LYTTELTON.

This day. Arrived : Paterson, from the North. She sails South at six o'clock.

The Taranaki sails North to-morrow.

The Pleide's boat has been recovered. Despite the dragging for the body of the boy Ranks, drowned, it has not been found. He was apprenticed last voyage on the Merope. Sailed : Charybdis, for Auckland j Joliba and Celestia for Newcastle.

THE EVENING STAB, THTTBSDAT, JA.NTJAET "29,. 1574



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. B; own, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of jjurity and distinctness of flavour. Note lie brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.- TAdvt.] WANTED TO KENT, a Kitchen in the principal patt of the city, near or in connection with a hotel. The object of the adver tiser is to open a Restaurant upon the French principle, where gentlemen can obtain and eDjoy the luxuries of the season at prices to suit their means.— Address French Fred, oflice of this paper. WANTED, Housemaid for Grey hound hotel.—Apply to M. Corcoran. WANTED, a respectable Person to take charge of an Infant.—Apply A.E., Star office. WANTED, a Good Laundress to take a Family's Washing by the week.— Mrs G Lewis, Jermyn-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl as Servant.—For address apply to Mr Thomas ker, Butcher, Karangahape Road. WANTED to Bent or Lease, a Detached House, not less than seven rooms, in a healthy situation, within ten minutes walk of Union Bank.—Apply by letter, containing terms, to A.H., Hollaed and Butler, Victoria-street. WANTED, Carpenters. — Apply to Union Sash and Dosr Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a good General Servant.—Apply Mrs C. Westpfhal, 127, Queen-street. WANTED, a Man Cook to do Plain Cooking, and cleaning out Bar.— Apply Q.C.E. Hotel, Shortland-street. TO MASTER BAKERS.—"Wanted by a young man experienced in the business, a Situation as improver to the above.— Apply to J. b. Macnamara, Mechanic's Bjv rjlO BUTCHERS.—Wanted by a JL respectable Young Man, aged 23 a Situation as Shopman or Slaughterman, or both. — Apply G.F.S.R., Star office. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to MrsE. Fairbum, Parnell. «■*•■• WANTED, a Man to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply to Mr Eastdown, Baker, Queen-street. WANTED, a House of four to six rooms, with Garden, &c, in a healthy locality, within two miles of the Post-office.-Address " Hotise," Star office.



W NOTED to SELL, Volunteer . Land Scrip ; also, wanted a Smart Lad.— Apply to Francis J. Shortt, Hairdresser, 170, Queen j street, opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. ggg WANTED, two first-class Joiners. — James Mays, Builder, Devenport. | WAN TED, a young Girl to help i V ¥ in Housework.—Apply to Mrs Ruck, Parncll. WANTED, a Moulder; also, a Fitter.—Apply at once to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, H obson-street. WANTED, a good strong active Lad.- Apply at the T Mart, Grafton itoad. TITA^TED immediately, a Milch * » Goat. —Apply to Mrs Henry Elliot, Upper Union-street. WANTED to SELL, Boot Uppers. Black. White, and Yellow Machine Silk, Brown Linen Drill, &c.—Young Bros, High-street. WANTED KNOW]*, that Mr M.vckay, Cpachbuilder, has on hand two well-shaped Three-springed Carts; can bo well re commended. For further particulars apply to Ml Bruce, Coachbuilder, Queen street. WANTED, for Cambridge (Waikato), one good General Servant; also, an active steady Man as Uook. References required. Good wages to competent persons. - Apply to Kush brook & JMdgman. WANTED to Fell, Cheap, Crab "Winches, double and single purchase. 35rtgle Foundry, High street. —J. Kelly. ANTED, to Purchase Eairway Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.—Apply t3 Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D * ? Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Croud Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Jlails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafts, Iron bark and Blue Gxim Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house stles^ WANTED by a young Lady, a Situation as Morning Governess (excellent testimonials). —Apply hy letter A B , Stak oflice. WANTED, by two respectable young Girls, Situations as Cook and Housemaid in a Gentleman's Family, situated out of Auckland.— Address _.8., Stak. oilice. WANTED to Let, that substantially built and neatly finished six-roomed Brick House in Chapel-street, back of St. Matthew's Church, with Wood-house, Wash house, Bath-room, and every convenience,— Apply to A. Mackie, on the premises. WANTED to Let on a Building Lease, after the Ist February, a valuable Corner Allotment, situated in Durham-street, w.'tli good well of water. — Apply A. Mackio, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, two strong Lads accustomed to the Butchering. —Apply tj It. Reeves, Butcher, Ilobson-stvoet. WANTED, Twelve Good Bush men.—Apply to J. W. Waller, Custom- Ilousc-street. WANTED, an Assistant for a Country Storo; knowledge of Drapery and Clothing Trade required. Eeferences necessary.— Address, stating salary . required, to Samuels and Jacohson, Tauranga. "T¥T A N TED KNOWN, that .!. T » WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-trec 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. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; aIBO, beßt Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED to sell 124 gallons of Lime juice, 3s 6d per gallon, Oil and 9d per bottle, the best summer drink for children; 25G0 Cocoanuts, Is 6d per dozen, 11s per 100; Champion's "Vinegar, 3s per gallon, 9d per bottle ; 300 do^en of Oranges, Is 4d per dozen; Harper Twelvetrcc's Wash ing Powders, only 6d per dozen ; 9 sacks of Peanuts, 5d per lb by the sack ; 10 sacks of Ship Biscuits^. 81bs for Is, 10s per bag of lOOlbs. 140 acres of Land at Wangarei for LlB, a bargain.—Apply to H. WATT, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTED 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, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. GOOD TEMPLARS. OPEN MEETING of the Auckland Pioneer Lodge at theTemperanco Hall, Albcrt 3treet, to-morrow (FRIDAY), at 7.30. Music, Ad dresses, &c. The public admitted free. WM. COLEMAN. Hon. Sec. CVBSEEVE ! Dressmaking in all its " branches economically and expeditiously executed in all the newest designs at Mrs Marler's, next to Mr J. Kenden, Bootmaker, Wellington-street, Auckland. NB. Sewing Machinos of the highest finish for sale on easy terms to suit purchasers. Lessons given at any time, and proficiency guaran teed. TDEGULAK MONTHLY MEET -L^ ING of the Prince of Wales Lodge, No 1338, E.C., at the Masonic Hotel, Princo3-street, THIS Evening, the 29th inst, at 7,30 p m. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order M. S. LEERS, Secretary. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GJJAMMAtt SCHOOL. The Preliminary Examination of Now Pupils will be held on Monday, 2nd February, at 10 o'clock. FARQUHAE McRAE, Headmaster. -ife. "I? O R KAIPARA WM>^t (WAIROA RIVER). •*&Bsxiaim*> The Schooner Pacific Will leave on Saturday, 31st inst. For Freight apply te GEO. W. BINNEY. JUST ARBIYED This Morning,• y a Splendid lot of Fresh Oysters.—Mrs Murray's Oyster Saloon, Wyndham-street. npO LET, Shop and six rooms, near •*- the Army and Navy Hotel ; rent, 12s —Apply to Samuel Wells, House and Land Agent, 129, Queen street. HHO LET, or SELL, a Eive-roomed -»- House, with £an acre of ground, near Boyd's Brick-yard, Great North Road ; rent, Bs.- Apply to Samuel Wells, House and Land Agent, 129, Queen street. \ ills "|ii OPI X O P~U KIT, (M«iivf^_> WAIROA, KAIPARA. g||^2sgj£ig The Clipper Barque Magarita Now Loading. For freight apply to CAPTAIN KETEL, on board j Or, B. TONKS _ CO,



rp & S. MCI"E IN, IRONMONGER AND IR 0 N ME R ill ANT S, AUCKIJX D, Invite especial notic to their First Shipment' the SILVER'S PATEN^LIGHT COM PACT'S UMPS, EX HINBOSTAN, ]OM LONDON, This Company having prehaseel the Patent Right from thlnvcntor, I A. M. SILIE R, Esq., I FO] j £40,00. THE GREATER DISCOVERY] an; MOST COMPLETESTJCCESS EVER KNOtN Has been attained by A. MJilber, Esq., of London, who has invented (after tree years' careful experi ments) a new style of Lampiaving the following and many other advantages oveany Lamp in existence, viz:- The light showing as icar as possible ; perfect combustion ; consuming every portion of the oil; does not thro\oft' any offensive odour at anytime like ordiaiyKerosene Lamps. Consumes the oil mos economically, and gives a white, brilliant, ad st'oady light. Perfect safety from EXPLOSION, as the body of the oil, being sepjratel by an air jacket which surrounds the wik case, and connected only by a tube which locs not allow the llame to communicate witi the body of the oil, natu rally keeps the ol cod, and "explosions" are hereby prevented-ths fact alone proving an immense advantage md security over all others. They ;>.re adaptable forall [urposcs of illumination where gas is now emplycd, whether in private houses, public buildiigs, factories, railway stations, railway carriges, ships' lights, signal stations, typc-settingrooms, street lights, &c. AT ONE-FIFTH LIBS THAN THE COST OF GAS. To S.igw the high standing ueso lamps have gained in the Eigllsh market/ we areturnished with extracts from the London Time*, Minim Journal, Lancet, &c, all of which\estify to their SUPERIORITY OVER ANYTHING HITHERTO IS VENTED. And, as a further proof, wo may state the following companies hive substitute! these Lamps in prefer ence to thoscproviously in use, viz : —Metropolitan, Great Eastern Great Western, South Eastern, London and Brighton London, Chatham and Dover, and North London .Railways,; the Inman, Cunard, and Pacific Lines of l4,eamcrs; also, the Light-house Lamp or the Liverpoo. and Mersey Dock Company, as well as Signal Lamjs for various railways, and have largely supplied 'treet and Wall Lamps for the East and West Indies. In a recent lottc;reccived by the Patentee from W. Valentin, Esq., FC.S., Principal Demonstrator of Practice Chemists, in the Royal College of Chemistry, London.Ue remarks, " That the SILBER LIGHT produced b the burners constructed on these new principles i whiter and steadier than any light I am acquaintel with, and the incroase in the illuminating power, a compared with that from ordinary burners hitherto in use, is fully equal to from 40 to 50 per cent, without any increased con sumption of oil. My experiments, which will be found in detail in the '' Journal of the Society of Arts of December 23, 1872, sluw that a light can be pro duced from mineral oils frim FORTY to FIFTY PER CENT cheaper than the same light from coal gas, costing THREJS SHILLINGS and NINEPENCE per 1,000 cubic feet." The testimonials receivel by Mr Silbcr are very I numerous, and al express suiprise and admiration at the immense succoss he has obtained, and any one desirous of perusing the same ye shall be most happy i to furnish with those in our possission. I The First Shipment of these Celebrated Lamps ■ arrived in the Hindostan, consisthg of TABLE, HALL, STREET, AND WALL LAMPS ; Also, COOKING APPARATUS, Fitted with SILBER PATENT BURNER, TO THE ORDER OF T. & S. MORRIN, who have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. From careful examination of the reports to hand, and from the high credentials furnished by our Agent at home, the importers have every confidence in saying they are by far the SAFEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL LAMP EVER INTRODUCED into this market, and invite an early inspection of the same. T. & .8. MOEEIN, SOLE AGENTS, Queen-street.



rpBN SHILLINGS .REWARD.— ■»- Lost, a Gold Locket containing a portrait.— Apply to Mv T. Fish, C; emist and Druggist, corner cf Princes and Shortland-streots. OTAHUHU DISTRICT SCHOOL. A FEMALE ASSISTANT -Oi- TIBACHER is required for the above School. — Apply by letier, enclosing testimonial, to the Chair ] man of the School Commute-.-, Otahuhu, up to the7th February next ROBERT ROBERTSON, Chairman. IN" exercise and pursuance of the authority vested in me !in this behalf by " The Trade Marks Act, 1860, I, the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand, do hereby certify that the Trade Mark herein described ; that is to say— Description, as nearly as may be, of a Label, Ticket, Cover, or Trade Mark intended to cover Bottles containing Extract of Sarsaparilla, and to apply to the said Extract, proposed to be registered by Thomas Fish, of Princes-street, Auckland, New /iealand, Chemist. The said Label, Ticket, Cover, or Trade Mark con sists of-First : A bottle cover of bine paper, crested ■with seven cut lance-head-shaped points, curved to wards the base, each of the said points being two inches and nine-tenths of an inch long, and each con [ tnining two gilt diamond-shaped futures, and a triangular figure modified hr curvatures on the t=-o upper sides, and each figure being bordered with gilt lines, and the whole of the said points being bordered from base to crest by two {.lit lines, the inner of such lines being broader than the outer. The rest of the blue paper label is plain, but upon it is to be gummed orpnsted—Second : A white paper label, on which is printed and written the following words:—"Fish's Compound Concentrated Extract of Sarsaparilla as prescribed by the late Dr Stratford. None Kcmvino without the signature of Thomas Fish, Chemist, I. rinces-strect, Auokhmd. [for six years "Dispenser to Drs Stratford and Wright." The types or characters of the letters comprising the said words sre respectively as follows:- The word I'i.shs,' in Great Primer Egyptian; the words Compound Concentrated." in Two-line Nonpareil Argentine: "Extract of," in Nonpareil capitals; Sarsaparilla," with a line above and a double line below, is printed obliquely in Double English Con densed Egyptian ; "As prescribed by the late Dr Stratford,' is printed parallel to the said oblique lino 111 Brevier Italics. A scroll (ills the angle left between the oblique lines and the straight line below formed by the words " None genuine without the signature of, which words are in Brevier Koman. The said signature, Thomas Fish," is the proper handwriting of the applicant; the word " Chemist." in Nonpareil Ornamental; " Princes-street, Auckland." in Brevier Compressed Aldine ; and the words "For six years Dispenser to Drs Stratford and "Wright," in Brevier Italic : and the whole of Iho said white paper label is bordered by two lines, the broader being on the out side. Nature of article to which such Trade Mmk is in imYY'I »° >W}V.~" EXTRACT OV SAR3APA [V \ ILA ■ , j.lls bL' cri (lll'y registered, and that Thomas i'ish, of Princes street, Auckland, New Zealand Uieimst, is entitled to the use of the said Trade tJ^" C(1 from the Colonial Secretary's Office, at Wellington this twenty-first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. (Signed) C. S. COOPER,, For the Colonial Secretary, and Registrar of Trade Marks. "^ST ALT EE. E W~E~N (La:e Newman & Ewkn) Has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public ot Auckland and country settlements that ho will RE-OPEN IN JITS OLD BUSINESS On I<\RIDAY, 30th instant, with a Choice Assortment of NEW GOO D S Personally selected from some of the first English makers, consisting of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, ELECTRO PLATE, CUTLERY, GLASS AND CIUXAWARE GOODS, &c, &e M &c. TEMPORARY PREMISES IS 1' 0. 74, QUEEN-SREET, CouNEit or Vulcan Lane, (Nearly opposito the Bank of New Zealand). WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY, 30th INST. QC C 1 D,E is TA L II OTEL OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Try the following Liquors, purchased expressly for the Holidays :— Chateau Lafetto Epernoy, St. Julien, and Lorgan Claret 3 Amontillado Sherries Graham's 6-Diamond Port, Sandiman's, &c. Hennessy's 1, 2, and 3-Star Pale Brandy, case De Laage Fils, in flasks and bottles Eau dc Vie and Kartell's Pale and Dark in case .TDKZ and Stone Gin, Bourbon Whisky Gin and. Brandy Cocktails, bottled Grecnless, Glenlivct, and Islay S. Whiskies. The LEASE and FURNITURE of the Occidental Hotel will be sold at public auction (if not privately sold) on Ist April, IS74.—For particulars, apply to EDWARD PERKINS. PROPRIETOR., AEMT AND NAVY HOTEL, UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. C. M. HICKLING & CO., Propkietoks. this first-class hotel possesses every accommodation required by resi dents in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland en route for the Australian Colonies, America, Eng land, and the Continent. Arrangements have been made with express and cab proprietors to meet every steamer on arrival at the wharf. The Proprietors are determined that the ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL shall be second to none in the Southern Seas. None but the Best Brands of English and Colonial Ales, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirits will be vended. A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the as. Wentworth. An Experienced Chef de Cuisine, who was for many years the PUPIL of the GREAT SOYER, supplies the requirements of the Table. SPLENDID BATFJS (HOT OR COLD). I SHOWER BATHS. A Night Watohraan'always in attomlancQ. \ L c. m. hickllng:& co.



&_>« j -:ISS Kyjji L/jJ U nLnC ilin Ail*. .11/. JL | GREAT BILL—REGATTA NIGHT. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, JAN. 29, I To commence with the Sparkling Comedy entitled STAGE STRUCK; To conclude with (for positively the last time) the PAN T O MIM E s i THE HOUSE THAT BUILT. j pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. JL GUSTAVUS 111. GRAND MASQUERADE BALL At 10.30. Special Band. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE GRAND MASQUERADE AND FANCY DRESS BALL, ON THURSDAY EVENING-, JANUARY 20. TICKET OP ADMISSION AND JTASK, fis. A limited number of Tickets will bo issued for "Visitors to the Dress Circle—admission, 2s. Ball to commence :it 10.30 p.m., after the perform ance of the Pantomino. Fancy Drosses on. Hire, apply Messrs Collier and McGowan, No Lady or Gentleman admitted without a Mask. Tickets can he obtained for this Spectacle at Upton's, Stationer, and at the Pay-box, Prince of "Wales Theatre, nightly. A special and efficient Band engaged for the occasion. ri r~x y ha z h. I ANNIVERSARY BALL i I ON TIIURS DA V, JANUARY 29. ! Under the Patronage of tho OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE NAVAL BRIGADE t ■"■■** ——~~™*- Dancino to Commence at Nine o'clock. i Ticket to Admit Lady and Gentlemen— FIVE SHILLINGS. ! T^T OR T H SII Olt E.—To Let, : -*-^ "Havre de pas," lately occupied by David Burn, Esq. A spacious and most complete family residence.—Oliver Mays. PASSOVER CAKES. MEMBERS of the Jewish Community requiring Passover for the ensuing Holidays, must communicate before Ist February, with ARTHUR 11. NATHAN, 1 Hon. Sec. FOE SALE, a Seven-roomed House, commanding a most excellent view, in thorough repair : also, a Two-roomed House, Allotment, ' 43x100; two frontages, one frontage in East-street, | Newton, and one in York-street. A real bargain. i The whole to bo sold for ,t 150 ; terms cash, .£IOO, j balance to be paid at usual per centagc for five years, 1 --Apply to \V. H. liutler, Grey-street; or to Samuel Wells, Queen-street. Q N E H U i gT A^ NOTICE TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS. The Public are respectfully invited to cross the i roa<i outside tiie Railway r-talion. ana tafcc the ro'id ! down lo tho bcacb, where they will find every accoinmodatlon at the Royal llotel. ROYAL COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, On tiib Bkactt Pjunces-street, Onehunoia, And three minutes walk from Rail. every ACcoMMonvrioN roit. -wedding and OTIIKR PARTIES. ALCOCK'S BILLIARD TABLE. Table d' Hote at 1 o'clock every day, price One Shilling and Sixpence. Tea on Sunday at 5 p.m. Only the bost Brands kept. Fine Sea Bathing. H. FULLER, Pkokbeetoe. UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS. LOWER QUEEN-STREET. FREDERICK HOWARD, providore of steamers Challenger and Enter prise, has undertaken the management of the above Dining Rooms, which are replete with every ae comoclation, and where the public can rely upon the best of meals. F. II trusts that his friends will give him a call, when they can reV upon meeting with every attention, combined with cleanliness and civility. A Night Porter kept. AUCKLAND & NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). npHE Annual Ordinary Meeting of -B- Shareholders will be held at the office of the Company. Vailo's Buildings, Wyndham - street, Auckland, on MONDAY, February 2, ISTi, at 3 pm, Business —To receive 'Directors' report and Balance-sheet, Election of two Directors, Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. NOTICE. TH E Gospel will be preached (D.V.) on next Lord's Day Evening, at half-past six o'clock in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, Albert-street, by G. V. "Wigram, from London. NEW CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AHD BETAII. WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAHAPE ROAD Private Entrance —Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 23 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s Gd (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, 1 s Gd Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port wine, 5s ; small, 2s Gd English Ginger Wine, Ss per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and nines' Brandy, 6s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Cd per bottle Geneva, JD K.Z (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky. 4s per bottle Champagne, Ko 2s, Go Cd per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, on to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, .-5s rjer bottle ! Australian Wines, from Bj (id to 4s per bottle j Ale and Porter, London ami Dublin bottled, 13 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof)same as from Bonded Store. AgßOftod cases of tho above made upifov famttios and picnio parties. SAMUE ITV I N S OH* PgRQPRIKTOKj



TO LET, with immediate possession, The Shop and Dwelling known as AVest End House, at the bottom of WakefLcld-street.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. TQI IT. 'LEWISBOft will return from J?- . South on or about Ist March with an entirely new Stock of "Watches, Chains, and Jewellery. LET, at Woodside (water -a- frontage), a four-roomed Cottage, partly fur nished.— Apply to J. Harris, Cavendish House. TO LET, a comfortable Dwelling House, situated in Symonds-streeet, between Mount; and Wakeficld streets. The house is newly shingled, in good repair, plenty of water, and ft splendid view can be obtained of the Domain.—Apply to J. Sceats, British Hotel ; or to G. Schwartze, Watchmaker, Elliot-street. HIGH SCHOOL, ONEHUNGA. HPHE First Quarter commences on JL MONDAY, February 2. GEORGE BROWN, Rector. IyrONET to Lend, in large or small JJLM- sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High street. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— It. C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONET to Lend on Promissory- Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods ; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security. — Apply to Stewart & A I'MVBBY, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, AVest Queen street. ON SAL E— s. d COO Women's Spanish Leather Boots .. ..36 500 Women's House Boots 4 6 300 Women's Superior Cashmere.. .. .. 411 500 Gent's Oxford Shoes 6 C Trunks of Men's Bluchers 4 G # G G Girls' Memel Kid 2 6 & 3 G Children's Patents, all sizes. Slippers in Great Variety. J. 11 OUT, High street. Flay : Thou art a Cobbler, art thou? 2 Citizen : 1 am indeed, sir, a Surgeon to old soles when they are in great danger. I re-cover them, "As proper men as ever trod upon neates leather have gone upon my handi-nork.—SriAKEsrEABE. STAB COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT, TOP OF QUEEN-STREET. S. H E M U S Begs to intimate to his friends and the public that he still continues to supply the genuine article in the shape of HOOTS AMD SHOES, and for those who regard old Mioes as old friends he will bo " a Surgeon to old Shoos." Men's Strong Watertights, Bluchers, Lace Boots, Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &c Women's Leather Elastic Sides, Lace Boots, and Balmorals, Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. : , A Choice Selection of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, die S3T Note the Address :— vS. HEMUS, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the -»- Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at-eleven o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising—Hair seated Couch and six chairs. Damask-covered Couch and six chairs, Handsome Mahogany Canopy Bedstead, Palliasses, and Hair Mat tresses, Loo Tables, Chairs, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", Auctioneers, MOJNDAY, FEBRUARY 2." IN THE ESTATE OF WIROPE HOTERENI TAIPARA. PROPERTIES IN THE HAURAKI DISTRICT. I'T'HE Subscribershavebeen instructed -«- by John Moavbray, Esq., Trustee in the Bankrupt Estate of Wirope Hoterent Taipari, to sell, by public auction, on Monday, the 2nd day of February, 1574, at their Mart, Fort-stTeet, in the City of Auckland, the following properties :— Lot I—The Trustee's interest in Rurimui A. Block ; the whole Block estimated to contain 4 acres Ten grantees Lot 2—The Trustee's in Te Ra'ta Block; the whole block estimated to contain 11 acres 2 rood and 6 perches Six grantees Lot 3—The Trustee's interest in Wainui Block ; the whole block estimated to contain 490 acres and 6 perches Ten grantees Lot 4—The Trustee's interest in Pukewahu Block ; the whole block estimated to contain SOl acres Nine grantees Lot s—Th« Trustee's interest in Parehuia Block the whole block estimated to contain 1 aero 3 roods and 27 perches Five grantees Lot G—The Trustes's interest in Ngaputaka Block ; the whole block estimated to contain 90 acres and 3 perches Five grantees Lot 7—The Trustee's interest in Parawai, No. 3 Block; the whole block estimated to contain 13 acres and 19 perches Five grantees. Lot B—The Trustee's interest in Te Upokohaunui, Block No 1; the whole block estimated to contain 8 acres 1 rood and S perches Two grantees Lot 9.—The Trustee's interest in Te Opoko haunni, Block No 2; the whole block esti mated to contain 26 acres 2 roods and 19 perches Five grantees Lot 10—The Trustee's interest in Tongarewa Block; the whole block estimated to contain 319 acres Six grantees Lot 11-The Trustee's interest in Te Poho Block : the whole block estimated to contain 101 acres Ten grantees Lot 12—The Trustee's interest in Kaitawa Block ; the whole block estimated to contain 3 roods and 30 perches Lot 13—The Trustee's interest-in "Whaketete Block No 1 ; the whole block estimated to contain 253 acres and 4 perches Ten gran tees Lot 14—The Trustee's interest in 'Waimaterang Block : the whole block estimated to contain 1 acre 2 roods Ten grantees Lotls-The Trustee's interest in portions of land at Kiri Eiri, about seven miles from Shortland, and in portions of land atPipiroa between Piako and Miranda "Redoubt-the extent of which cannot be ascertained as they have not passed the Native Lands Court Lot 16—The Trustee's interest in the Te Aroha Block; in which block Bankrupt is a claimant Lot l?~S le Trustee's interest in'the Te Ranga Pm Block ; the whole block is estimated to contain 5 acres 3 roods and 18 perches. Two grantees. The attention of speculators is called to the above properties, nil of them being hi the HaurakiDistrict. Thames. Goidfields and neighbourhood, some c£ thembeing flax land, other forest, anil some aurifer ous-all being land coming to Mr Taipari by tribal r guts They will become in time most valuable properties. The Lot 10 is one which requires special mention from tho fact ism the Ohinemuri Goldfteld, and may become of immense value. Fuller particulars may be obtained from Mossttj Russell mid Dovoro, the Vendor's solicitors j Of from the Auctioneers, with whom are deposited tho Con> aitionsTof sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers.