there He had been taking the soundings. He 1 afterwards chasing the second mate to V-ke ]jj m . The Captain appeared the worse liquor. He was in a very excited state Ye a man with a drop too much. He not seen him in that state before. He was perfectly sober when on the poop pre viously with his glasses. The mates were S° To Mr D'Hesketh : He could see Flagstaff TT'll b u t could not discern the flagstaff be fore'nine o'clock p.m. He had been in Auck land before, and the Captain was jiware of this He knew that the ship was in such a Tiosition that had a pilot been signalled he would have come. The Captain expressed bis doubts upon the matter, but said he r-ould take the ship in if the pilot did not ome He believed his words were, "At Aavli'gW I can run her in myself." The first mate altered the course of the ship ; at least, he was not quite certain, he believed it was the first officer. To h;s Worship :He had never been to sea in the capacity of a seaman. James Wood, another passenger, was on tack on tie night in question. He saw the Oaptein come on deck at 10.30 o'clock. The s j,ip was then near the shore ; her head he thought was towards the land. He was no seaman. He was on deck until a quarter to eleven. He saw her put about, but could not say by whom. They were very close to land. He believed Captain Holman was in liquor. He appeared so. He was very excited and chasing the second mate. He saw him drink- | me afterwards. To Mr Hesketh : He saw the Captain | . drinking about two hours after the strand- j ing of the barque. He was passing the Cap- I tain's cabin at the time, going down stairs, and the door was open. He could not say what he was drinking; he observed it casually. He was not a nautical man. His Worship :He mentioning the stairs was sufficient to shew that witness was not much of a sailor.

To Mr Hesketh : The Captain seemed full of anxiety about the ship. He believed from his observation that the Captain shewed on the passage a general desire for the safety of bis ship. He should say he was a watchful, careful commander. He was an early riser, and used to bathe frequently, but towards the latter part of the voyage he got lazy and laid a bed. He had been on deck at all hours, and generally saw the Captain about. Heheard him complain of a want of rest. . He believed they were short of provisions. He got precious little to eat. Could not get beer. Their rations were gradually, re duced, diminished visibly day by day, The Captain was very much concerned about the shortness of provisions, also about the strange disappearance of the steward. To Mr. Brookfield : The steward was missing about the 21st, and was supposed to have gone overboard. Mr. Hesketh thought the matter of the steward should not be incorporated into the prersht enquiry! ' His Worship •wished, if possible, to ex clude all extraneous matter from the present enquiry. He thought the anxiety evinced by the Captain might have arisen from im mediate causes, and not in reference to the loss of the steward.

Mr Brookfield then asked witness if he was aware of the steward having received any ill-treatment at the hands of the Captain. Witness replied that the steward had given the Captain reasons for being angry, and what the Captain did be considered he was justified in doing ; he did not see what the Captain did. There was a fire on board on the 19th December, but it was soon got under.

Charles Brookes, another passenger, now residing in Parnell,' was called. He was on deck in the early part of the evening, on the 28th February, about half an-hour after passing Tiri. He could not say how long she was on that course. He retired at half-past nine, but hearing her stake he came up, and saw Captain Holman at the wheel steering. The second mate was on deck. His impression was that the Captain} was in liquor] he rushed after the mate like a maniac.

To Mr Hesketh : He was on deck between nine and ten o'clock ; he was conversing with the carpenter most of the time. He was on the forecastle with the Captain, who. had his glasses. We were then passing Tiri about seven o'clock, At dinner time, between twelve and. one, he had told the Captain that he would get a pilot if he was signalled before sundown.

-•Edith Primrose was also a passenger by the Anazi. She remembered the 2Sth of February, and heard the mate call the Captain three times, and ask him « he would come on deck, when the Captain replied " Is it necessary that I should come ?" ■ when the mate said he would ' come again. She retired to her cabin at a quarter to ten; and the Captain had not then gone on deck. The mate came down again about half-past ten and said, "We are even and a"half fathoms," and shortly after she heard. a sounding, and the words "ten and a-half fathoms." one heard no further orders given nor any other report. She kept perfectly awake until tne stranding of the ship. She then dressed and went on deck. She fortunately was not accustomed to see persons in liquor. She aid not remember telling Mr Jeffrey, in the presence of Mr Primrose (her husband), that Holtnan was in liquor on that night. &ne would positively say that she did not ofli tor Captain Mras under the influence

To Mr Hesketh • There Had been a feeling otfprejudice against the Captain among some 01 the passengers; For five or six days pre y ous to the stranding the Captain had not trS resb- She had been a considerable 2 B. a> time. She had made SfSS Calc«tta, New York, and other ™ °f the^ orl<i- She had made six long heaHv. j OT hus»and suffered from ill had &„ * Was still keeping his bed. She Hoi™ q!T- °PP°r^°ities of seeing Captain BwtTthtr^* 116 *«*■*», and «he would atftivetoSdS. "W Mm °ther thaQ OBDocfc1 T° rS£ ip : cabin was exactly have S the ? aPtain>s cabi*- He might GeoSf t°s deck without aer knowledge. caUer? ! / cf rey (detective officer) was then Mr and M "^ .SWOm> stated that ne saw Wei L T?* Pnmrose at the Waitemata the suw! *. v/ inst ™cted to enquire into fiSetn^l^ Courfc- Hemet Mr. the qZti *, Slttlng-room, when he asked replied ««^ Was the Oa Ptain d™k? He , * WGre degrees of Whe a Mrf p • Was to decide." de*yin2 th; I ll™™B said ' 'Tis no use this v Ct ' !there wiU be an enquiry «** theinflleVoTTiquor.''°aPtain *"

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

gia '>: the Editor of the Star. *at the onlv°hor! eader °f last ni § ht I notice Fwyertffi vP you entertain of our com- W5Z2?f g.Shaw.Savilland Co.'alate <ofChSSf s l ■■*?* Mr C°ster , command «rf«■ •' gi a horn« and takes the > hwgu at willnot be so easily howl Pre(kcessor has been. On teleSaS o rVl ffundi und that the London you ref er to °^ C 1 the " unholy compact" V^ebru ary to^ a despatched on the 17th of iw 2** Mr Coster arrived ' *ho' January Suez maU,

teleg r a phlc advices of his arrival having ?W f CeiV T ed in New Zealand. For my part, Cosrl 0- 6'^ 1 CanDOt hel P thi^ingthatMr miZ 7 T 6 Very ma.n who ha S dole all the mischief. lam astonished that such a power mi company as ours, possessed of large capital and backed by the New Zealand peo- J)le and their Government, should actually at this early stage of its existence (when every thing seemed so favourable) have fallen into the hands of the very firm of London ship brokers whose shoes we ought to have stepped into. I think it is now time that a meeting of shareholders should be called m order that we may know what truth there is in certain rumours that are abroad I hear, for instance, that Shaw. SaviU and 00. have been again allowed by Dr Feather ston to get the contracts for bringing out emigrants and railway material. Now I un -1 derstood that Dr Featherston had express instructions from the Government to give these to us only. I hear it also remarked that m many cases our company have paid tar more money for their ships than Shaw, bavill and Co. have done with the same rates of freight ; that we have had to maintain hundreds of emigrants waiting on our ships at the various port of embark ment ; and I myself am advised by last mail that some of my goods that were shut out of our Hylton Castle, were still lying in the Docks when the mail left on 13th January, nor could my agents tell me when our next vessel would be leaving. These are all matters which I think want some explanation to satisfy those who are interested in the wel fare of the company.—l am, &c, A Share holder in the New Zealand Shipping Company. "Auckland, 11th March, 1874."

THE RIFLE CONTEST.

THE VOLUNTEERS IN CAMP.

FIFTY EXTRA. REPRESENTATIVES,

[By Telegraph.]

[Jfrom our Special Correspondent^

NAPIER,

r™ r, ' This day- Ihe Governor and Lady Fergusson will arrive here by the Mongol on Friday or Saturday.

The prize firing will not begin till Satur day.

The races will take place on Thursday and Friday.

A public half-holiday is proclaimed for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Representatives obtained a good recep tion.

2.50 p.m. I visited the camp to-day. The Represen tatives express their surprise at the complete ness of the arrangements. Every credit is due to Colonel Gordon and staff.

The following extra representatives have reported themselves up to present. Cavalry, 10 : —Mills, Hunsley, Henderson, Roberts, McKenzie, Bull, Blake, Savage, Frazer, Marshall, Scott, Walker, Danvers, Briton, Judge, Giblin, Chambers, and Dransfield. Infantry.—D. Guy, Napier ; Scannell, Taupo ; Burr, Nelson ; Greer, Hutt; Gal pin, Rangitikei ; Blythe, Taupo; Jones, Hutt; Day, Thames; Chase, Taupo; Elliott, Taranaki; Thomas, Thames ; Speedy, Hutt; Sommerville, Wanganui ; J. Dee, Auck land ; Hamlyn, Waiuku ; Blatch, Otago; Boardman, Auckland ; May, Auckland ; Fenton, Thames ; Mason, Hutt ; Gabin, Thames ; Keys, Taupo ; Bowden, Auckland j Purnell, Rangatikei; Sykes, Thames; Brown, Thames ; Armstrong, Thames ; Hazard, Thames ; Renouf, Mapier ; Haslet. Auck land ; Campbell, Taupo. Disappointment is expressed on account of Captain Wales' non-arrival.

Firing commences at 6 a.m. on Saturday,

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

ALEXANDRA.

' : Wednesday. Large quantities of wheat have arrived here these last two days for the purchase of which there is great competition among the storekeepers.

Tawhiao's infant daughter is dangerously ill. A messenger is down for medicine.

The following cases were heard before W. N. Searancke, Esq., to-day:—Gibson v. Canny, claim £10 10s, for stock sold. Mr. Hay for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff. Walton v. Floyd, claim £7, damages. Mr. Leary for plaintiff. Judgment for plaintiff. Harper v. M'Carthy and Ohea, claim £15, for removing posts and rails. Mr. Leary for plaintiff, Mr. Hay for defendant. The plaintiff was nonsuited, Mr. Hay having urged that a demand and refusal to pay was necessary.

STARTING OF THE KAPANGA MACHINERY.

COROMANDEL,

: This day. The Kapanga machinery has just started. It works beautifully. Everything accurately adjusted. They commence sinking on Monday.

There is nothing new from the Union Beach up to this morning. In the City of Cork case the defendant was nonsuited owing to a technical objection. The verdict was substantially for plaintiff on the evidence.

Poor McFarlane was buried to-day, was a very large funeral.

TAURANGA.

.. This day. A letter appears in the Times this morn ing complaining ot magisterial partiality in the assault case against Mr Chadwick. The Bench fined Chad wick one shilling with heavy costs. The Southern Cross lias not arrived. It is blowing a heavy gale from the eastward.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

HOKITIKA,

Wednesday. The Provincial Council last night decided on eight votes to seven, after a long debate, against an Council. Will pro bably adjourn this week.

TWO VESSELS WRECKED.

(From the Herald.)

DUNEDIN.

'Tuesday.

The Silver Lining, brig, is a total wreck at Kakanui. She is insured in the Victoria for £1000, and for £250 in the New Zealand.

The Mary Van Every is a total wreck at the Molyneux. She is insured in the New Zealand Office for £200.

IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS.

A meeting of the Commissioners was held this afternoon. M. J. Sheehan took the chair, tm& Messrs. S. Jones, Macready, and Heale were present.

A letter was read from Messrs. Brown, Campbell and Co. declining to accede to the proposition made to them in the last com munication received from the Board as to the terms upon which they were to give up their premises in Shortland-street.

Mr. Heale moved " That the Secretary reply to Messrs. Brown, Campbell and Co., pointing out that the committee had inti mated that they were in readiness to enter into the agreement proposed by Messrs. Brown, Campbell and Co. on the settlement of Messrs. Winks and Hall's claim, and that they were still in readiness to do so."

Carried. APPOINTMENT OF VALUATOR. A letter from L. O'Brien, Esq., Registrar, was read stating that he had, in accordance with 23rd section of the Act, appointed P. DuMoulin valuator to the Commissioners, and that the appointment was approved of by Government. MR. ALCOCK. An application from Mr Alcock was enter tained for permission to use metal broken by machine, in consequence of the rising price of the hand-broken metal. The question was referred to the Works Committee. BALANCE-SHEET. The balance-sheet was presented by the Secretary :— Liabilitis Under Contracts now being: Carried On, 11th Ma.is.eh, 1874. Amount of Amount Contract. Paid. Balance. '„ , £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. wellesley-street.. 4193 0 0 3693 13 0 505 7 0 Bowen & Coburg streets .. .. 5929 0 0 2500 0 0 3420 0 0 Princes-street J.. 1870 0 0 1507 8 0 362 12 0 Symonds - street footpaths .. 264 17 6 264 17 6 Extras .. .. a v 3 44 14 3 12,307 11 9 8010 12 9 4296 19 0 Princes-street No. g»2 1381 0 0 1381 0 0 Alfred-street .. 765 12 4 765 12 4 O'Rorke-street .. 1079 0 0 1079 0 0 Park Place .. 849 10 0 819 10 0 Rutland-street .. 440 9 0 440 9 0 "Wynyard-street .. 415 0 0 415 0 0

£17,238 3 1 .£9227 10 4 Overdraft at Bank of JN'ew Zealand .. £13,002 6 9 secretary's salary. It was agreed that the salary of the Secretary be raised from £100 to the sum of £300 per annum. THE GA9 COMFANY. It was stated by the Secretary that no reply had been yet received from the Gas Company with regard to the request from the Board to lay their pipes in the new streets at once. DEBENTURES. It was moved by Mr Heale, and carried, " That the question of negotiating the debentures of the Commission be referred to the Finance Committee, with a request to report at the next meeting. COMPENSATION TO MR WTLLIABIBON. Mr S. Jones moved that the price to be offered to Mr J. Williamson for his property in Shortland Crescent and Fort-street be L 2250. The motion was carried. The meeting then adjourned.

ACCLIMATIZATION SOCIETY.

A meeting of the members of the Acclima tization Society was held this afternoon at the Museum Buildings ; J. C. Firth, Esq., in the chair. Present, Messrs Firth, Hurst, Mac farlane, Campbell, and Burtt. The Secretary read the minutes of the pre vious meeting, which were confirmed. The Chairman introduced the business of the meeting, which was the presentation of the report of the Society and balance-sheet, and the appointment of officers for the en suing year. The report was of a very en couraging nature, and the balance-sheet shewed a balance of £18 2s 9d in favor of the Society.

The following officers were appointed for the forthcoming year :—President, Mr J. C. Firth ; vice-president, Dr Campbell; coun cil, Messrs Burt, Cormish, Earl, Gillies, Hall, Hay, Hobbs, Hursts Macfarlane, Slatter, T. Morrin, Whitaker, Owen, Palmer, Power, Swanson, Watt, Nathan, Leslie, and Jackson; secretary and treasurer, Mr E. B. Dickson, auditors ; Messrs Way mouth and White, hon. jsecretary's; in Lon don, Mr W. K. Grraham, curator, Mr Aber crombie.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

PRESENTATION TO MR. KIRK,

A meeting of the members of the Auckland Institute was held at three o'clock this after noon for the purpose of making a presenta tion to Mr T. Kirk, in acknowledgement of his valuable services to the Institute.

Sir George A. Arney in presenting a purse of £50, a portion of which was from, the funds of the Institute, and the remainder by private subscriptions among the members, remarked that he felt much pleasure in handing to Mr Kirk this recognition of his eminent services to the cause of the Institute. He regretted that he had not been fortunate enough to hear many of Mr Kirk's admirable botanical and other papers, but he had met him in various parts of the province, and always with a great deal of satisfaction. His philosophical and botanic knowledge showed that he was a student of nature, and his removal from Auckland to Wellington would be a loss not only to this locality but to the province generally. He hoped however that he would still continue to aid the Auckland Institute by his future observations. Mr. Kirk expressed h;s gratification at the remarks of Sir George Arney, and begged moat sincerely to thank the members of the Institute for their kindly recognition of his services, which he should always recollect with feelings of profound satisfaction.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 ; sel ers, £17 ss. ' National Insurance—Buyers, 25s : sellers, 265. ' Bright Smile, 52s 6d ; sellers, 55a. Alburnia (double)— Sellers, 225. Bismarck—Sellers, 20s. Caledonian—Buyers, £9 10s ; sellers, £10. City of London - Sellers, 20s. Red Queen—Sellers, Bd. Golden Calf, 9s 3d, 9s 6d. Sons of Freedom—Sellers, £7 Sl 1? 6™* May— Buyers, 6s 6d! Old Whau—9os. Union Beach—lßs 6d ; sellers, 19s. Cobban—Sellers, 4s.

THE EVENING STAB, WED&ES.BAI, MARCH 11, 18 p/4



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WANTED, a young Man to Drive a Baker's Cart ; references required.— Apply Mr Easdown, Queen-street. WAKTED, an Apprentice to the Coach Painting.—Apply to Cousins and Atkins, Victoria Steam Caniage and Wheel Factory. WANTED to Purchase, a four roomed Bouse on Freehold Allotment, within fifteen minutes' walk of the wharf. Apply to Samuel Wells, Agent, 129, Queen-street. WAN TED, by a respectable man, a Situation in a Store. Sober, steady, and industr'ous. - Apply by letter to C.H., Star office. WANTED, by a young Man, a Situation as Improver in a Baker's bur ness. —Apply by letter A.Z., Star office. ANTED, two or three gentle men as Boarders in a respectable Family ■within five minutes' walk of Queen-street.—For gidress apply at the Star office. WA3S TED, a respectable Youth to <? "ye a Baker's Cart.—Apply Parnell Bakery. ANTED.—A young Man, having had eleven years' experience in Shipping, Commission, and Insurance Ofiices in England, dt •'ires a Situation as Clerk or Bookkeeper. Salary moderate. —Address A., Star office. WANTED, an Engagement as Engineer by one thoroughly competent. First-class certificates ; 19 years' experience.—Apply by letter to V., Star office. WANTED, a Butcher and a Clerk. —Apply to A, Dormveli WANTED to LET, a six-roomed House, St. Mary's Road. Dedwood.—Apply to J. & T. Mason, IS6, Queen-st»ect. W"" ANTED, a few good Needle Hands at C. DeLeau's, City Mission, corner Durham and Albert-streets. WANTED to RENT, a place suitablo for a respectable Boarding-house, with'n a shoit distance of Queen-street.—J.P., Star office. WANTED, a Miller.—Apply -to Low and Motion. IX^ ANTED, a General Servant at * » the United States Dining Rooms, Queen street—Apply immediately to F. Howard, Manager. ANTKLVa Female Assistant to assist in Housework.—Apply office of this paper. W'AINTED, an Intelligent Youth about 16 ; one accustomed to Horses and to make himself generally useful. Good wages. Also, a General Servant.—Apply to Edgar's Registry office' 18, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Shepherd to proceed to Lyttelton in charge of Sheep, per s.s. Phcube, to-morrow (Thursday).—Apply at Penrose or on board. WANTED, a Waiter; must be able to do plain Cooking.—Apply at Q.C.E. at once. WANTED., to SELL, a Rick of 15 tons of Oaten Hay.—Apply to G. Vause, Storekeeper, Onclmnga. WANTED to RENT, a two roomed Cottage.—Apply, stating rent, and locality, to M.A.N.. Star office. WANTED, a good Compositor for the Country.—Apply at the Star office. T7t7 ANTED, a respectable Middle » » aged Housekeeper —Apply on Thursday be ween 11 and 1 o'clock at Mrs Jno Gittos, Vincent street. WANTED KNOWN, that I have about 400 lbs of Prime CaHfornian Salmon (ex Tartar), only 6d lb, 121b for ss; 2000 White Horrings, only Id each, or 13 for ]s ; only a case or two of New Zealand left, 81b for a Is- to please Lavender; Onions, 81b for Is.—H. AVaTTS, General Dealer, Pitt-street, and no more of Lavender; the best Indigo Blue lOd lb. W "ANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cuf and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort andCustomt house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store.? W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ef Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, lioors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blus Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (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. W ANTED KNOWN, that J. " y WATT 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 60s 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, a thoroughly competent Man to take Editorial charge and general management of a Country paper.—Address P., at the office of this paper. AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO RAILWAY. Tenders will be received until the 14th instant, for the Erection of Station and Distance Signals on the above Railway. Each Tender must be accompanied with a deposit of Ten Pounds. Plans and specifica tions to be seen at this office. J. BROGDEN & SONS. Contractors Office. Albert Barracks, March 9,1874. TO LET, npHOS.B Large and Commodious •*- Premises known as the BRIDGE HOTKL Ooromandel, containing 17 rooms and Kitchen. Ap plications in writing, will be received by the under signed. Address- Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel . , ™ W- HORNE. ' Coromandel, February 23,1874. TO LET, the Yard and Stables attached to^the Edinburgh Castle Hotel for merly occupied as a Firewood Yard ; ren moderate" —Apply at once to Mrs Lawless. tJO BU6IIMEN AND OTHERS. NOTICE. The Union Sash' and Door Companp cannot receive any more JUNK at present, being fully stocked March 6, 1874. LOST, last evening, between Mr. I Hopkins', Chemist, and Exchange Hotel i Queen-street, a ROLL OF MUSIC.-The finder wi'i ' greatly oblige by leaving the same at the Star office j LOST, between Post-office and Wynyard-street, a small Bunch of KEYS The finder will receive a reward on sending same'to No 6, Vaile s Buildinga. LOST, on Saturday, between the Breakwater and Symonds-street, a pair of Spectacles in black ca c.—The finder will be rewarded on returning came to Stab office



"DEINCE OF WALES THEATEE LA TROUPE PARISIENNE ! The following Talented Artistes will make their first bow to the public of Auckland THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, MARCH 11, Mons. Froidure, Duret, Bccher, Theodore, Hugues, Mdmlles. Rosa, Blanche, Heine, Valentine, Cora, A "id others, who will appear in their BEAUTIFUL BALLET AND EXCENTRIQUE POSES, DANCES, ETC. GRAND QUADRILLE EXCENTRIQUE DES CLODOCHES. In consequence of Hie expense incused through the engagement of the above artiste", the pilces of admission will be ps follows :—Dress C'-cle, 4s ; Stalls 2s 6d ; PIT, ONE SHILLING. Box plan at Upton and Co., Stationers. For further particulars see programmes. QITY HALL. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THE OXFORD COMBINATION TROUPE, FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY ! Consisting of the following Talented Artistes :— MISS BLANCHE PANE, The English Magician and Japanese Impersonator. MR HARRY SEYMOUR. The Renowned Conjuror, Illusionist, and Pianist. MR "FRANK VERTEN, The Celebrated Tenor (late of the Australian Bellringers). MR DAVE POX, Champion Clogographicalitist. MR J. REID, Basse and Scotch Vocalist. PRANK VERTEN and DAVE FOX In Double Golden Shoe Dance, Marble Pedestal, and Hornpipe Dances. Songs and Dances, and Negro Delineations, &c. Pianist ! W. F. Cullimore Full particulars see Programmes. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Boors open at 7.30 p.m. ; performance commences at 8. JOHN GRAHAME, Agent. QITY HALL. THURSDAY, MARCH 19. GRAND OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERTS BY MADAME OARANDINI, THE SI3TERS FANNIE, ISABELLA, .AND LIZZIE. MR. H. GOKDON, Basso and Descriptive Vocalist. MR. WALTER SHERWIN, And the Celebrated Mimic, MR. GEORGE COTTERELL, Who will appear in Selections from his Humorous and Transformational Entertainment, entitled, QUIZ! Ob, FACES AND FANCIES. TTIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN -LJL CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION BALL. A GRAND BALL under the auspices of the Auckland Branch of the above, will be held in the Lome-street Hall on TUESDAY Evening, the 17th March, 187-' Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had of the Committee of Management, Messrs Fallon, Dervan, J. Clarke, Hackett, H. Carroll, Hayden, Dempsey, F. McCor mack, Gargan, M. Gallagher, J. Gallagher, T. Higgins J. Bennett, T. Finney, Jer. Sullivan, J. Lynch, J. Little, and the Secretary, and at the door of Hall on the 17th instant. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock p.m. Ladies by invitation circular only. T. J. FLAHERTY, Secretary. TO BE LET, the Premises lately in occupation of the Southern Cross newspaper. Chancery-street.—Apply to Brown, Campbell & Co. TO LET AT NEWTON, the House and Shop known as the GLASGOW STORE. Immediate possession can be given.— Apply at the Store. ON SAL ~~E, ex tie:t tsin. Hobarton Paling Hobarton Rails. G. W. BINNEY. MOUNT EDEN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Tea Meeting THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 6.30. TICKETS—Is 6d. r\ HALLENG-E, I, the undersigned, have much pleasure in accepting the CHALLENGE of Captain Griffin. Game to be played on SATURDAY, at half-past 1 o'clock. F. NICHOLSON. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. ' Superintendent's Office, I Auckland, March 10,1874, ' It is hereby notified for public information that all Licenses or permits for j-the Cutting or Removing of Timber from Lands belonging to the Crown, in the Province of Auckland, heretofore issued, have expired ; and it is further notified that a reward of Twenty pounds (£2O) will be given to any one afford ing such information as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons so cutting or removing limber as aforesaid without authority after this date. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. D. A. TOLE, I Commissioner, Crown.Laucls.



"F R]I)AY > MARCH 13 - PLYMOUTH, WEL <s=6«iSiSSaiiS&» LINGTON, AND LYTTELTON DIRECT. The p.s. Paterson, A. Kennedy, Commander, will leave the Onehunga Wharf for the above ports on FRIDAY next, March 13, at 2 p.m. For freight'or passage apply to MORTON JONES, Agent, No. 1, Queen-street. , & A U STEAL ASlXfl .-L^jMh. jTL STEAM NAVIGATION i^ll^iljPi^ CO 's First-Class Steamers. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE & ALL OTHER QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, and KING GEORGE'S SOUND, by the A.S.N. Company's Steamships. The aple&did new steamship Rangatira, 459 tons, B. Paddlts, Commander, will sail on SATURDAY next, 14th instant, at 2p.m. Vox particulars of freight or passage appiy to H. M. JERVIS. Agent.. UNION LODGKE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No 154, E.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the 11th instant, at 7.30 p.m. R. HARDIE, Secretary. JQ- O T I C E. IMPOUNDED by Charles Maddox, for being at large on the Ponsonby Road on the 10th inst., a Cow, re<l and wVute :no visible brands. If not claimed within twelve days from date of this notice application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for th c sale of the above-mentioned cow. CHARLES MADDOX, Poundkeeper, Public Pound, Ponsonby, March 11,1874. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUN TEERS.—The Company will muster for Monthly Inspection Parade This Even ing, in Undress Kilt Uniform, with full accoutrements, instead of Full Dress. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. TO CARPENTERS. .J TENDERS will be received up to four p.m. on Wednesday, the 18th instant, for the erection of a Six-roomed Cottage. .Plans, etc., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. A UCKLAND TEOOP EOYAL X-L CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The District Prize-Firing w:ll take place at the Mount Eden Range TO-MORROW MORNING, at 9 o'clock sharp. A. E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK. APPLES, EX RANGATIRA, FROM SYDNEY. R. ARTHUR, WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 50 cases Apples. CORN EXCHANGE. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) MARCH 12. APPLES 1, APPLES ! APPLES ! EX RANGATIRA. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange TO-MOEROW (Thurs day), March 12, at 11 o'clock, RF 66 cases Ribstones „ No 1 20 ditto ditto „ O 18 ditto Cooking Apples „ X 22 ditto ditto. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 12. CITY MART. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart. To-morrow Thursday, 12th March, at 11 o'clock prompt, A Consignment of New and Seasonable Drapery, -?:.. <*. Clothing, &c. just landed ex Wave Queen. Particulars in future issue. Terms liberal. TO-MORROW, ! THURSDAY, MARCH 12. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. IN WAKEFIELD-STREET, AT TWO O'CLOCK. THE Subscribers have freceived in structions from Mr S. Lipstine, who is leaving the Colony, to sell at his residence, Wellington Cottage, Wakefleld-street, To-morrow (Thursday), at two o'clock p.m., The WHOLE of His HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, comprising contents of Drawing room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Kitchen, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOM, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MARCH 13. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on above date, at 11 o'clock, An .Assortment of General HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 12. TRADE SALE. TO GROCERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. E. &. H. ISAACS AEE instructed by the Importers to submit to auction at their Store Fort street, To-morrow (Thursday), the 12th March, at 11 o'clock, 670 packages of Goods, now landing, comprising— Prices's Candles, Cocoa, Mustards, Pickles, Sauces, Oysters, Washing Soda, Saltpetre. Oatmeal, Tartaric Acid, Keillor's Confections Morton's lib Salmon, C. and B. Jelly and Sauces, Cornflour, American Pegs, Axe Handles, Vestas and Safety Matches Carriage Candles, Tobaccos, &C, &c, &c. > Terms at Sale,



TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 12. > BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION". BUILDING ALLOTMENTS |AT DEVONPORT.J TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to Lease by public auction, To-morrow (Thursday), March 12, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years, THE FOLLOWING GRAMMAR-SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS, VIZ. :— Allotment 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 151 to 270 feet. 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. FRIDAY, MARCH 13. CRIMEAN, WHITE, AND REGATTA SHIRTS, PANAMA HATS. EX * WAVE QUEEN.' HPHB Subscribers will sell at their JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, A Consignment of well-selected and assorted Regatta, Oxford, Wools, and White Shirts, just landed from the Wave Queen. 50 dozen Superior Panama Hats. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MARCH 17. SCHOONER HELEN. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Thomas Hill, Esq., Collector of H.M. Customs, to sell, at the Rooms, Port-street, on Tuesday next, the 17th instant, at 12 o'clock, The Schooner HELEN, 23 tons register, with all her Anchors, Chains, Sails, Gear, &c. Inventory at office of Auctioneers. Also, 2 boxes Tobacco. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 23. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT SYMOMDS-STREET, AUCKLAND. THE undersigned have been in structed by 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, 1874. Lots 7 and 8 of section 9, City of Auckland having frontage to Symonds-street and Havelock street. Conditions at time of Sale. B. TONKS & CO. Auctioneers. Auckland, February 18 1874 MONDAY, MARCH 23. CULTIVATED FARM, REMUERA. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Proprietor to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 23id inst* at eleven o'clock, BEMUERA—Allotment 173 of section 16, suburbs of Auckland (situated immediately off the Remuera Road, opposite St John's Lake) con tailing 10 acres 1 rood and 29 perches, all fenced with thorn hedge, subdivded into four . paddocks, and now under cultivation ; on the property are a Cottage, Barn and Out buildings, and an Orchard of good fruit bear ing trees. The farm is well watered by two streams of fresh water, and is now in the occupation of Mr Kitchen. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 16. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTES, WALNUT AND OAK SUITES. VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE* PERTH D~O aCART. IRON TANKS, &c, &a AT ST. GE-0 RGB'S BAY. fpHE Subscribers have received in -*- structions from W. Earl, Esq., to sell at his forte, Walnut Drawing-room Suite in Crimson Velvet, consisting of Couch, Two Easy Chairs nnd/^ Chairs Walnut Canterbury, Walnut Card Tables Centre Table, Six Oane-seated Chaurs (carved backs), Brussell's Carpets Fencer and Irons, CurtaiDS; Oak Dining room Suite in Green velvet, contisting of Couch, Two Easy Chairs, and Six Chtirs Dming Table, Cedar Chiffonier, Valuable Breech-loading Gun, Engraved Glassware Cutlery Dessert Service, Double and Stogie Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, X Mattresses Bedding, Wardrobe. Chest Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Ware Toilet Two 400 gallon Iron Water Tanks ' Garden Roller Garden Tools 21 InrttJf^V Uver and Dark Brahma do v. Indian Ducks, very rare. A Ps e on hof°Pe r rthieeledSO:DogCart' buUt by Thorn Ha^kVn%£Tn aew) haet°n by °°^3 a»d Excellent Cow in full milk. Catalogues can be had on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers, '