LOSS OF THE FLORA MCDONALD.— OFFICIAL INQUIRY.

The official inquiry into the loss of the cutter Flora McDonald was held, yesterday at the Police Court, Onehunga, before R. G. Bar stow, Esq., R.M.— Mr H. N. Brewer, sub collector of Customs, deposed to having cleared the Flora McDonald for Raglan on the 30fch January. She had a general cargo, and three passengers. Two others shipped afterwards. The names of the five were Master Galvan, Miss Philips, Mr Graham, a half-caste named Johnson, Mr Robertson, and a little girl. The crew were as follows :J. Kenny, master, ft. Williamson, A.8., and a lad named Alfred. Kenny knew the Manu kau bar well. He must have crossed it nearly 300 times. He was of sober habits, and always kept his vessel in good order. Thomas Wing, harbourmaster and pilot of the port of Onehunga, deposed to having known both the cutter and the master for many years. Had always believed the vessel to be well found and sound. Had heard that the centre of the stern post was partly decayed; but the outside, he believed, was sound. The weather on the 31st ult. was very light when the cutter left. Received information on the 2nd inst. of a cutter being capsized at the bar. Could not go down to search for the survivors or the bodies at once, as the weather was too rough. Went down on Tuesday by the Wellington and searched, and again on Wednesday, finding some pieces of wreck near the Huia anchor age, also a piece of a dingy; No bodies were discovered. A portion of the wreck found had part of the cutter's name on it. Richard Pattridge, signalman at tbe Manukau Heads, deposed o signalling to the cutter as she went out on Sunday night. On Monday, February 2, at 5.30 a.m., saw the cutter running on before a south-west gale for the South Channel. Put up the signal "Wait for high water." No notice was taken of it, the cutter con tinuing her course. Noticed that she broached to several times, but paid off again. When she was just on the bar, about three miles outside the South Head, she broached to, and a heavy sea broke clean over her, swamping her immediately. Dispatched a message at once to Captain Wing, .reporting the accident. Could not account for the ac cident unless something was wrong with the rudder. Matthew Syms, shipwright, deposed to having ex ecuted repairs on. the Flora McDonald about five months ago. The head of the rudder-post appeared then to have gone. The band was loose, and an iron strap was put over it. 'Believed the remainder of the cutter's timbers were sound.—Richard Patt ridge recalled, said that the deceased master, J. Kenny, had at times disregarded signals, but not lately.— H. J. Ellis, shipping re porter of the Cross, corroborated the evidence of Captain Wing as to the finding of the por tion of the wreck with the name on it.—This closed the inquiry. A copy of the deposi tions will as usual be forwarded to Welling ton. ~,'. B

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Honor, Judge Beckham.)

NEW ZEALAND G.M CO. V. MCKELLER

_ Mr Warner stated that as the only objec tion that had been sent in was that of Mr McKeller he would ask the Court for an adjournment.

Mr Hesketh said that Mr McKellar had written to the effect that he would if possible be present in Court; but he supposed he had not yet arrived in the Manukau.

The case was finally adjourned until the 9th of March.

The case of the Ohio Gold Mining Com pany, as no objectors were present, was ad journed until the 24th March. .

This was all the business,

LOSS OF THE PEARL.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MR B. h WAYMOUTH, JUN. ;

An inquest was held yesterday morning at the British Hotel, North Shore, before Dr, PMlson, Coroner, and a jury of twelve, on the hody of Bernard Waymouth, who was found dead on the beach of Rangitoto Channel, near Copeland's Rock, on Sunday, the Sfch mst.

Mr. William.Miller was chosen foreman of . the jury. . : . s The jury having viewed the body, some delay was caused by the non-arrival of one' of the principal witnesses. The first witness called was John Way mouth, jun., who deposed to having seen the corpse, and identified it as that of his younger brother, Bernard Waymouth, "Who had been missing since Saturday afternoon about 4, p.m., when, he left Auckland for Waiheke in the cutter yacht Pearl. Peter Martin, a young man; about 20, Edward Jones, aged 17, accom panied deceased. Both belonged to Auck land, and were used to yachting. The Pearl was built recently by deceased, and was a good seaworthy boat. When witness saw the Pearl going down the harbour the wind was about S., not very strong.J The water was smooth, and the yacht appeared to go along very comfortably. Soon afterwards Witness returned home in consequence of it coming on to rain hard. Witness returned to the wharf abput 7.30 p.m., and put off in a boat after his father's yacht, which had Ragged her anchor. The wind was then Wowing hard from the south. In the course j x?^ 4 the wLad shifted to east ana he., and blew with great fury, the night being very dark and thick. Next morning heard of several wrecks and lives Deing lost. Heard no tidings of his brother on bunday.but on Monday, at seven a.m., aeard that deceased had been picked up drowned on the Lake beach. On same jay, at. eleven a.m., went down to Wa me ki to see if the Pearl had arrived. Mm l nng the bay at Waiheki a boat came off to them. The people on board W,/ I*ll^ that the Pearl had n»t been p aD f -F' doming back searched, round the east side> of Taylor's Island, and round the passage to Motatapu, but could discover no arS Pearl or her crew- Witness jaw the body at the British hotel, andimme aiatey recognised.it aa that of his brother bodvV+\ frr3 c a PPearance of the fflS; £v Mother was drowned. He had h 6 ad r ached the shore alive, "but gl been knocked about on the rocks. J-nere was a contusion on the left eye and thel!? m tlua Wa^ The °^J clothing on TheW* of an old Crimean shirt. ronnJ l? roduced- (a 1 atraw witha P^gery S a S *¥ Waso similar t0 that ™™ by tuledjS6^B^l^- Wi toess also iden ged the shirt. Nothing, as far as witness had., been heard of - his • brother's compamons. Deceased was unmarried J-homas Heath, farmer, at Lake that onncf' T* ne v * exami*ed. He deposed on^thA Il day ' ab. oUfc 12- 30 ' he was walkin 8 coveredf f 1 aef when he dis 25 vS I ¥**?*■* lying on the beach about aE at S?°« lug]\latermark. Witness was r Sthatnf me> Went body, which (^l^ti7r t Ung T manf and exami^ it itaface ™5 • T^. bo. dy was lying on perfectlv^ ♦• ¥ %* dlsfigured. Life was on Sh I™™*- vThere was blood apparent Were no ye ®* f to,«re closed, we^ w man of Yoiem Witws

requested the assistance of Mr Richard Kelly who helped to remove the body up the bank above high water mark. About two p.m. witness camel into IJevonport and gave information to Constable Bond, who came out and removed the body to the British hotel. Had seen the body and had no hesitation in saying he believed deceased was drowned.

John White, boatbuilder living at Mr Waymouth's workshop, had seen the body and was able to identify it as that of Bernard Waymouth. Had no doubt it was he. Saw deceased last on Wednesday night in Victoria-street. Witness went down this morning at eight o'clock to Rangitoto in search of the yacht Pearl. Found her sunk about 200 yards from the shore in about 14 feet of water. Could see the mast and hull. Knew the vessel well. Had sailed her in the regatta. On the top of the mainmast found the letters "B. W." and "J. J." in lead pencil, written as if by per sons clinging to the mast. There were other characters, but they were mere scribbling, and witness could not make them out. Recognised the vessel by her rigging, having been employed in fitting her out. The yacht did riot appear to have broken up at all. The distance from where the Pearl is lying to where the body was picked up is between seven and eight miles. Could see nothing of any other bodies. William Bond, constable, being sworn, deposed to hearing on Sunday from Mr Heath of the finding of the body. This witness corroborated Mr Heath's evidence as to the appearance of the body, and its re moval. Witness had no doubt that deceased was drowned. In searching about the beach found a small boat about 200 yards from the body. Picked up the hat produced near the boab. The boat had the word Challenge with " Widdison, Lucas Creek" written on a board at the back. (This was stated by Sergeant-Major Pardy go be the boat to which the watermen and some of the crew of tbe Wave Queen put off.)

Andrew Stevenson Carlyle, salesman in the employ of the Union Sash and Door Company, said that he knew deceased. He had seen him alive last on Saturday about three o'clock. He was then buying some timber at the Mills. He carried the timber out to the yacht Pearl, which was lying outside the breakwater. He was as sisted by two others. Deceased told witness he was going; to start directly for "Waiheke. Had seen the body, and believed it to be the body of Bernard Waymouth. This was all the evidence, and the jury, without the least hesitation, returned a verdict of " Found Drowned.',

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon at the offices of the Board, Mr W. 0. Daldy in the chair. The business transacted was of an unim portant character. The Clerk of the Works sent in a report of the damage done to the wharf and har bour during the late gale. The expense of repairing, including the re-construction of the Devonpoit Wharf, was set down at about £1000. Mr. Isaacs made some strong remarks on the insecure state of the Custom House street sea-wall. He had predicted at a past meeting that it would never stand. Mr Isaacs moved that the sum of £10 be given to Mr C. Hopkins for his courageous conduct in trying to rescue the late Captain Blythe. The motion was seconded. Mr Boylan moved an amendment " That the subject be referred to the Finance Com mittee, with a request to that body to report upon the propriety of devoting the funds of the Board to such purposes. The amendment on being put, was carried by a majority of one. This was the chief business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done. National Bank—Sellers, 655. South British Insurance—Sellers, 45a Crown Prince—Sellers, 14s. ....Moanataira, 37» Gd. ... . Sons of Freedom, £9.

National Insurance, 225; buyers, 225; sellers. 22s 6d.

; Caledonian, £11, £11 2s 6d : buyers, £11 j sellers, £11 10s. • . " City of London, 20s 6d ; sellers, 20s 6d. Thames? G. M. Co., £3 2s I6d to £3 sa; sellers, £3 7s 6d. i Ruby—Sellers, 4s. ~ v Watchman—Sellers, 3s.

THfe ETEMIM BNAB, TtT -B DAI, FEB !ltf AB.Y 10, 1874.



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—fAdvt.] F. H. Lewisson will return from South on or about Ist .March with an entirely new Stock of Watches, Chains, and Jewellery.—(Advt.) WANTED, a respectable Lad.— W. F. Colons, Manufacturing Jeweller, next Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. W. A a TED, a respectable Girl ■ between 14 and 15 years of age.—Apply to Mrs H. H. Bmith, North Shore ; or to the Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street west. WANTED, a sharp House Dog; , , Sky or English Terrier preferred.—Apply to Mr Joy, .Upper Symonds-street, or High-street. W" ANTED, Grazing for a Horse ; paddock must be well fenced, with water supply, and near town. Terms liberal.—Apply to Mr Joy, Upper Symonds street, or High-street. r&NTKD, a Female Servant where the washing is given out.—Apply Mrs G-. Lewis, Jermyn-street. WAITED, a smart young Man accustomed to the Boot Trade; also, a Kivetter.—Apply to W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 88, Queen-street. .. : ■ • -•■■■ WANTED,' an experienced Nurse; also, a little Girl to mind a Baby.—Apply at Mrs Montague's, Victoria-street, four doors above the; Old House at Home. WANTED, for Coromandel, a Governess, to teach . a few young ladies. Must have a good knowledge and be able to teach Music and have a thorough English Education.— Address 8.A., Star office, Auckland. • WANTED to. Purchase, a good Spring Cart and Horse.—Address^ A.C.V., Star office. >i ■ ; : , . '■'■. ' : : ; • WANTED, a first-class Boot Machinist.—-Apply at Evening Star. WANTED to purchase, a four or five roomed Cottage, in or near Auck land, east side preferred.—Address, stating terms, to Mrs Reid, care E. Gibbons, One hunga. WANTED, a respectable young girl as Servant, no cooking or washing.— Apply Mrs Burton, Parnell Bakery. XT7A.NTED toS -1, L, Crab Winches, j J. double and single purahase,-- Apply $a#le KmAtf, HigtM|toMt.«4. Kelly, ™ 9



WANTED, a respectable Boy as an Apprentice.—Apply to George Leahy, Etna Forge, West Queen-streets. TO^AWTED, Tenders for Erecting ]. T ' Dl 7 Scoria Wall at Ellerslie Gardens; also fcr trenching about one and a-half acres of Land. - For particulars apply to Hugh Kirkwood on the Ground, Mlerslio. WANTED, a few good Q.uai-reymen.— Apply, Newmarket Quarry. WANTED, two Boys.—Apply to Mr i H. P. Heyden, Wakefield- street. WA N TED.—Several excellent Situations are open for General Setvants, middle-aged Women, and.Nurse Girls in Gentlemen's : families and others at Hannaford's Registry, High street. . j WANTED, a Boy used to Closing; | also, a strong Lad about 15 years of age.— i Apply to G. Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. | WANTED, a general Blacksmith ' (a Ship Smith preferred); also, a Striker.— Apply to Thomas Ingles,' Ship and General Smith, corner of Albert and Custom House street. WANTED to Sell, a thoroughly | well-finished Seven-roomed House, water ! laid on, and every convenience, good kitchen, garden, j and fowl yard, within one minute's walk of the Parr.ell Railway Station, commanding a magnificent view of the Domain, &c.—For further particulars apply to Mr V. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a General Servant and a Nurse Girl.— Apply to Mrs G. S. Jakins, Anglesea-street, Ponsonby Koad. WANT ED, a Pastry Cook or a : Small Goods Baker.—Apply to It. Hazell, foot of Wakefield-street. i ___^ . i WANTED, a large second-hand i Cnokinf? Kan£>e ; also, 200 Patty Tins.— ! Apply to R. Hazell, foot of Wakefield-street. I WANTED, a Cook ; one who can j attend table To a good Servant good • wages.- Apply Mrs John Lepine, Private BoardiDg House, Princes-street, Onehunga. I TX7ANTED, a respectable General I * » Servant —Apply to Mrs Shayle George, Clifton House, Alten Road. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply to Mr Reeves, Butcher, liobson-streot. WANTED KNOWN that H. WATTS has for sale GO cases of Apples at 7s per cane, 51bs for Is ; 40 cases of Eating Pears, 71bs for Is ; 30 cases of Plums, Cd per lb : Gi-apes, Od per lb ; Cocoanuts. Ss Cd per 100.- Apply H. WATTS, Pitt-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 10 to assist a Laciy in housework at Parnell. A comfortable home to a suitable applicant.—Apply for address to 8.8., Stak office. ANTED, a~General Servant ; also, aKuise Girl, for Epsom.—Apply to E- Waters, Confectioner, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL, Boot Upper?. Black, White, and Yellow Machine Silk, Brown Linen Diill, &c—Young Bros, High-street. WA NTE D KN OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 0, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blnn Post. Victoria street. WAN TE D KNOWN, that J. 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. Deliverod 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 of .Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldte is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, ."hafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street TO LET, a comfortable Eesidence containing seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to F. L. Prime, lusurance Buildings. TO LET, a comfortable five-roomed House in Franklin Road, opposite S. Jones, Esq. —Apply on the premises. TO LET. THE Shop and Dwelling situated in Shortland-street, lately occupied by the Provincial Government, containing 6 rooms, shop and kitchen ; also, outhouses, yard, and a fine well of water. For particulars apply to Samuel Brown Shortland-street. " * LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, Ho. 1. THE usual Monthly Meeting of the above Ledge will beheld in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-street, THIS (Tuesday) "EVENING at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are respectfully invited to attend By order of the W.M. TO CONTRACTORS. rfiENDEKS will be received before X. 4 p.m. on WEDN ESDAY, 18th February for Works required by the Mount Roskill Board on the Hillsboro' and Mount Albert Roads. JAMES BABER, C.E. FOR PRIVATE SALE^ BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED RESIDENCE of six rooms and Kitchen, Wash house, Pantry, and Coal-house detached. There is .a never-failing Well of good Water. The ground is jwell drained, nicely laid out, and planted with Shrubs and Fruit Trees. The position of this superior Property is one of the best in the City, near to the busi ness part, yet retired and healthy, commanding view which can seldom be equalled, and cannot be interrupted. Terms Easy. ! For further particulars apply to ■•■'■- H. PARTINGTON, Land Agent, near Bank of New Zealand ; ' Or to R. ARTHUR, I/and and General Auctioneer. ,; ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. TV/TO NTHLY Inspection on Tuesday Evol^ ng nexfc- 10th instant, at the usual hour arid place. 4?im uniform. .: :.-'-;..'. E- K,FEATON", ■ | ttoWlliM* Captain 4Y-: A, s



MR LAMB bogs to iuiorm the Public that he will in future run the Bus to N vvmarket, via Kyber Pass, daily until 11 p m. MISSING FRIENDS. TAMES HARNE and T. B. t9 SCOTT.— Please write and solid your address to J. A. Blatcl'.."ord, Kadi Bay/Fiji, MASUKAU ~Bf O TEL ONEHUNGA. j 1 MR. HENRY HARDINGTON Begs to intimate to Travellers and others that he will spare no exertion or expense in making the above Hotel worthy of their support. H. HARDINGTON, PROPRIETOR. ! „•„... AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER j ■ ENGINEERS. THE Monthly Inspection of the above Corps will bo held TO-MORROW at half-past 7, in the Drill-shed. i By order. J. F. SAUNDERS, Secretary. February 10, 1574. | £1 REWARD. STOLEN, from a Carfc belonging to George Taylor, at Pan mure, the offside wheel.—Any person giving such information as will : lead to the detection of the thief will receive the above reward by communicating with Mr Loomb, Panmure ; or, Mr Ireland, Vulcan Lane. ; TEN SHILLINGS EEWARD. ---! •»- Lost, a Gold Earring, with piece of fringe atl ached. The above reward will be paid to any person leaving the same at Mr Kohn's, Queen-street. LOST, from Victoria Hotel, a white Fox Terrier Pup, brown patch on lion and 1 right ear ; answers to the name of "Bob." i The finder will be rewarded by leaving the above at the Victoria Hotel. NOTICE to Members;of A.L.V.A.—Copies of the New Licensing Act are on ' view at the British Hotel, Queen-street. ME, JAMES PLUNKETT'S Singing Class meets in St. Patrick's Hall, Hobson-street, on THURSDAY Evenings, at half past seven. JOSEPH POTTER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC., DURHAM STREET, HAS ON SALE Ex Wavk Qijbkn, fhosi London : 200 barrels Cement 30 bottles Quicksilver 5. cases Tartaric .Acid, 141b Jars 23 keg 3 Bicarbonate Soda 20 ~ Cream Tartar 12 barrels Sulphur 10 kegs Saltpetre 1G cases Muntz Metal, 14oz and 16oz 10 kegs .Sheathing .Wails Also, Barcelona Nuts, Almonds Adelaide and Dunedin Fiour Sugar, Tea, Tobacco, Soap Candles, Blue, Biscuits, Oatmeal Lea and Perrin's Sauce, Corks Sargaparilla, Confectionery, &c ---- CARKKUL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CON SIGNMENTS OF COLONIAL PRODUCE. TEN DEES will be received at the Superintendent's oilice, Auckland, until nion of THURSDAY, the 12th instant, for the fol lowing Supplies for the Provincial Lunatic Asylum— BEDDING AND CLOTHING, IIAKDWARE. Particulars to be ascertained at tho Superintendent's office. JOHN SHEEHAN, Provincial Treasurer. NOT T~G~ E. rptlE United States Dining Eooms -A- having been seized and sold under Bill of Sale, the Partnership between Frederick Howard and James Dyer, alias Brown, ccaso to exist. FREDERICK HOWARD, j _ In consequence of the above I will not be respon sible for any Debts contracted by the said James Dyer, alias Brown. F. HOWARD. TO OLD FRIENDS OF TWENTY YEARS' STANDING. J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, - PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting Parlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate them. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s 6d per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland, January 0, 1874. p A U T [ O IT. O L S O N'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, som* unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR, OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known abel. NOTICE. TjH|E SIGHT~~PRESERVED. BALDNESS PREVENTED. ME. I. S. EOSENTHAL, Graduate of the University of Berlin, Royal Oculist, Optician and Aurisa HAS ARRIVEO IN AUCKLAND, And may be Consulted at his Consulting Room PRINCES STREET, next door to the Northern Club, from 10 a ra. till 5 p.m. Mr ROSENTHAL, of Sydney, New South Wales, has only recently returned from Europe, where he took advantage of placing himself under Professor Greeffce, Koenigiicher Augen, Arzt, Berlin; Pro fessor Angelstein, Koenigiicher Augen Aizt, Berlin : and Berlin Eye Infirmary. He has also visited tho Royal Eye Infirmaries, Vienna, Paris, and London. After many years' practical experience Mr Rosen thai has decided upon giving advice for a limited period, where Acute and Chronic Inflammation, Opa city, Cataract, together with all other DISEASES of the EYE and EAR, will be treated under his peculiar system. CERTIFICATES. Te I. S. Rosen-thai, Esq.—Dear 'Sir,—l camejto you in June. You gave me my hearing in four minutes and a-half. I have called three times since my hearing has been restored ; I could hear a minute after the operation as well as I can this day, having been deaf for two years. Thanking you for the kind attention to me, I remain, dear Sir, Yours very truly EMILY KING. Mrs Reuben King, Mother of Emily King, Port Adelaide. Witness—Jajies Mann, Lipson street, Port Adelaide, June 9,1873. Dear Sir,—Having suffered greatly for the last two years from severe bad eyes, and being at times Quite I blind, I was tempted to call and see what you could do for me What you have done has quite exceeded rr>y expectations, for in the short space of seven days I am completely cured. Hoping you will use this for tho benefit of those afflicted as I was, I I remain, youro gratefully.



GREAT CLEAEING SALE OE SUMMER^DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS l_| AS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMED. DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirtj ■ seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than naif-price. H. ATKINS Will Sell : BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At Hi per yard, worth from la 6d to 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At HJd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd por yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS At lljd, worth la 6d. ! SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At Hid per yard, worth Is Cd to 2s. H ATKINS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Specia Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Speciai CHEAP LINES in all .Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. f!hea Trousers Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coat.?, Etc, Etc., Etc. for the christmas holidays. just opened, 1 BAIE HEAP OPAPERING CALICO. H. ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeyman.



S H IP CHI L E. 0"W i.KGr to repairs the above ship will not bo üblc to sa 1 for a few days.— Date of sailing in fixture advertisement. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. PEEP-O'-DAY DAWN GOLDMINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). fiPIIE following Shares in the above -a- Company having been forfeited through non payment of Calls, will be sold by Public Auction by Mr D. B. McDonald, at the Shipping Store, Coro mandel, on TUESDAY, the 17th day of February, 1874, at 11 o'clock forenoon, unless redeemed before the day of sale :— No of Registered Shares. No. Abraham, Charles A 100 .. 001 to C7O 7397 to 746 Armstrong, F. G 12.. 7GS3 to 7094 Burt, James 55 .. 5934 to 50SS Broadbent, J. L. .. .. 92 .. 3753 to 3792 C92G to G975 100 to 101 Campbell, John S 221 .. 3993 to 4038 4764 to 47SS 4814 to 4863 2C52 to 2751 Christie, H. F 100 .. 4G39 to 4658 G389 to 0138 Fitzgibbon, C. J 20 .. 5040 to 5C05 Fitzgibbon, J. J. .. .. 2S .. 4999 to 5026 Fry, Kobert 100 .. 871 to 020 0439 to C4SB Garlick, Eichard .. .. 390 .. Ito 50 7163 to 7187 C4S9 to 6588 4914 to 493S 5027 to 5045 2307 to 2396 6039 to 6063 8039 to 8069 7633 to 7637 7337 to 735t5 Garwood, Thomas .. .. 75 .. 4089 to 4 "63 Holmes, George .. .. 30 .. 65G3 to 5588 6073 to 6676 Harrison, J. H. X 100 .. 7217 to 7316 lago, S. J 17 .. 5066 to 5052 Jackman, Ann .. .. .. 15 .. 572'J to 5743 Jaggar, E. H 50 .. 4801 to 493 3 Mowbray. W. X 525 .. 351 to 400 5364 to 5538 4464 to 4563 7138 to 71G2 2397 to 3946 2890 to 2901 7561 to 7550 2927 to "951 8009 to 8048 4417 to 4445 McGregor, James .. .. 14 .. 842 to 555 Philson, J. P. E 150 .. 1026 to 1775 Saxton, Charles T 25 .. 7638 to 7612 7643 to 7662 Shcehan, Matthew .. .. 30 .. 6727 to G856 White, Thomas Leigh .. 624 .. 5629 to 5728 . 151 to 225 7439 to 7463 7505 to 7834 :-343 to 3442 6164 to G263 7705 to 7804 7841 to 791G 4789 to 4792 5920 to 5993 Wiren, J. A 35 .. 4341 to 4375 Woods, Edward H 20 .. 4793 to 4812 White, James George .. 40 .. 4376 to 4416 McDonald, Hugh .. .. 150 .. 6589 to 6672 850 to 871 T. DOUGLAS, Manager. Coromandel, February 6,1874. A FOUR-ROOMBD COTTAGE or Apartments to Let, furnished, fnr Lady and Gentleman, or two Ladies, at Mrs West1.., a few step* from Franklin Iload. NOJiTH SHOEE.—To Let "Havre de pas," lately occupied by David Burn, Esq. A spacious and mos complete family esidence. —Oliver Mays. TO-MORROW, At 12 O'clock Noon. VALUABLE PARCELS OF LAND IN THE COUNTIES OF MARSDEN AND MANGONUL FOE ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT AND MORTON HA YE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, 6th. January, at 12 o'clock noon, COUNTY OF MARSDEN. 191 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allot ment No. 50 120 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allot ment No. 73 SO acres Parish of Omaha, being north eastern portion of Allotment No. 51 75 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allot ment No, 105 S3 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allot ment No. 107 " . . i COUNTY OF MONGONUI. 373 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allot-' ments Nos. 32 and 33 140 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allot ment No. 34. Special attention is directed to this sale. The lands are all first-class ; specially selected by the vendor. Every lot wilLbe absolutely, sold. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on WEDNES DAY, the 11th instant, at 11 o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Flannels Blankets, Dress Materials, Hosiery, Millinery Men's Clothing, Shirts, &c, &c. "' Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, CITY MART. ONIONS ! ONIONS ! ONIONS ! GRANT & MORTON WILL sell by auction To morrow at 11 o'clock prompt. A quantity of new Onions in bmall Bags, a splendid sample. Terms Cash. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12. fIPHE Subscriber has received in -B-. structions to sell by auction, on Thursday February 12, at 2 o'clock, at the Breakwater Road , 30,000 Kauri Boards and Scantling, in lots to suit purchasers. L. W. EATON, .7 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, WALNUT PIAKFORTE, BY ZEIGLER. *T^HE Subscribers have received in -«- stractions from the owner (who is leaving the Colony), to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday ' 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, ' ■ '' » Yijluable Tichord PIANOFORTE, by Zeiglor in handsome Walnut case, full compass nearly - . new, and h^vjng an th Q most .recent irn prove- ' ■' Kent.1?.



WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY |l. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS;. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange To-morrow (Wednesday), 11th February, at 11 o'clock sharp, 5 cases Green's Hams and Bacon, in cloth 8 „ McConnel's Bros. : , ,> 150 sacks Oaraaru Pollard 50 „ Crushed Wheat 30 „ Barley . . 2SO ~ Bran 31 kegs Butter 10 cases Minced Meat IS9 sacks Oamaru Oats {•250 ~ Sydney Maize ISO ~ Adelaide Flour 60 cases Morton's .Tar Salt 75 „ ~ Table Vinegar 50 ~ ~ Pickles 50 ~ Whybrow ~ Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CORN EXCHANGE. EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. JAMS AND TART FRUIT. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, February 11, at 11 o'clock sharp, ,",-1 Ex Bella Mary, from Hobart Town, 100 cases Peacock's Jar Jams 80 ~ ~ Hb tin Jams 22 ~ Peak's Jar „ 7S „ '■•■■ „ lib tin ~ 4 „ Ha-wkin's 31b tin ~ 4 „ „ Bulk „ 10 „ ~ Jar „ 12 ~ 11 ~ ~ Bulk „ 10 „ Peak's Tart Fruits 6 ~ Peacock's ~ 2 „ Hawkin's ~ Terms at Sale. . WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. VICTORIA COMPANY'S IC SUGAR, ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX VICTORIA. BTONKS and Co. have been in structed to sell on Wednesday, at 11 o'clock. H.B.M, 100 Gunnies (more or less) Victoria Co.'s IC Sugar, each 1 cwt. All more or less damaged. Terms: —Cash. ..... ■■■-'■ TO-MORROW. DRIED AND SALTED FISH, NEW ZEALAND FISHE RY. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock, 15 cases Dried Fish 10 kegs Salted Fish. Without reserve. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CORN EXCHAN GE. • MORE OR LESS DAMAGED BY SEA WATER. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM MAY CONCERN. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on WEDNESDAY, February 11, at 11 o'clock sharp , ' -;-■ ' 100 bags Kakanui Flour, Terms at Sale. . FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. SILVER WATCHES, GOLD RINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PULLING BOAT. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart. Fort-street, on Friday next, at eleven o'clock, , . . ...... An Assortment of General Household Furniture, Silver Hunting and Open-face Watches, Gold Lockets, Wedding and Signet Eiugs. , Also, A Boat, 12ft long, with Sails, two pair Oars, &c. SAMUEL CQCHRAN:•:.&'SON,' ' " Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11. TRADE SALE OF GROCERIES. EX HINDOSTA3T. : • THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Wednesday 11th instant, at 11 o'clock. A consignment of new and well selected Goods c Hindostan, consisting of Chutnay. Arrowroot, Sago, Tapioca, Rateins, Muscatels, Curry Powder, Almonds, Ginger, Sardines, Lobsters, Maizena, Worcester Sauce Currants, Tea, Blacking, &c. Also, 5 kegs Anticorosive Paint, 60 Jars Rennets. ■ . -SAMUEL COCHRANE, j Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBIUJARY^icT^ OAK VALLEY, PARNELL. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ■; AND VALUABLE FREEHOLD ' PROPERTY. npHE Subscribers have received in j-H- structions from Mr John Coupland, who is leaving for Tauranga, to sell at the Land Mart For" street, on Btonday, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock His valuable Freehold Suburban Property/situated 8t Parnell, ad oining the Churchof England Grammar f-chool and the residence of T. W. H>rroD«Esn tnown as ™ "*•» I OAK VALLEY. I ?1 th/! Py°Perfcy is erected a new, comfortable most substantially built, and well finished oriaDle > most FAMILY RESIDENCE Kitchen. Pantry, &c In "detodff bSfiS^ ?£' Vv ash-house (copper built in), Laundry Servant.V P rt THE GROUNDS r-.- ~; contain about 6 Acres of Land tho wiini» «t t> ■, substantially Fenced with a Post am7«^ °J whldl is pi tnted round with quicks A nort£J? f £ 6nCe ' and is laid cut as an Orchard and nff ?/, the ground mont of choice-Fruit trecr^rrlmS^ '*£** I Tefrrff) Easy, SAMOmi OOCHEAKB & SON Auctioneers, *