A vote of thanks was returned to the re tiring directors, and responded to by Mr .7^ ihairman announced that the dividend i 'able at once. Votes of thanks were •7f . 1 to the chairman and to the manager, / X .ath, and the meeting closed.

COLONIAL FIRING.

[BY T.ELEGBAPH.]

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

VOLUNTEER CAMP, THAMES.

Saturday evening. Aggregates of the Firing. The following are the aggregates of each man on completing the firing for the Belt : — Skinner, 313; Elder, 313; Wilson, 310; Goldie, 308 ; Eoskin, 306; Armstrong, 305; Gilbert, 304; Blythe, 299; Leigh, 298; Svkes, 297 } Chase, 296 ; Gallagher, 295 ; Worley, 290 ; McLeod, 289 ; Partington, 285; Mcllbride, 2&3; Blatch, 282; Christie, 282 ; Fenton, 281; SuttoD, 280; Tomlinson, 280; Campbell ('Jhames), 279; Munyard, 976 • Richardson, 278 ; McLean, 274; Gor don 274; McLaren, 273; Purnell, 272; Giant, 209; Hamlin, 267; Curtis, 266; Dundas, 265 ; Hay, 264; Fox, 264; Kings well, 264; Greer, 263; Gascoigne, 263; Baesett, 202; Brown, 261; Murray (Thames), 091 • Marshall, 260; Soper, 259 ; Kenouf, 257 ; Day, 256 ; Chalklin, 256 ; Bluck, 256 ; Burns, 255 ; Stonebridge, 255 ; Grundy, 255; Byan, 254; Murray, Armed Constabulary, 253 ; Heaphy, 252 ; Johnston, 250 ; Morris, 250 ; McKenzie, 249 ; Clarke, 245 ; Coleman, 245; Kountree, 241 ; Robinson, 237; Thompson. 237 ; Martelli, 237 ; Fairbrother, 221; Campbell, A.C., 208; Makee, 200; Collard, 144 ; Churton, 136; Nelson, 117; retired. Collard and Churton arrived too late for the first four matches. THE CHAMPIONSHIP PEIZES. £ s. a. Skiotteb.— The highest aggregate scorer, the Champion Belt (to be worn by the Winner until the next Competition), Gold Medal, and .. .. - .. 50 0 0 Elder.—Second highest aggregate scorer, N.B.A. Silver Medal, and .. .. 35 0 0 Wilson.—Third highest aggregate scorer, Silver Medal and .. .. .. 30 0 0 Goldie.—Fourth highest aggregate scorer, Silver Medal and .. .. .. 25 0 0 Sixth Match. The prizes in this match are distributed as follows :— Match Peizes. Points. Skinner, Auckland £18 — 111 Elder, Armed Constabulary £15 — 107 Goldie, Otago £12 — 102 Hoakin, Thames £9 — 101 Fenton, Thames £8 — 100 Gilbert, Armed Constabulary £7 — 100 McLaren, Otago £6 — 100 Sykes, Thames £5 — 99 Mcllvride, Wellington £5 — 98 Armstrong, Thames '. £5^- 98 Range Phizes. 200 yards—Skinner, Auckland ..• £2 — 26 300 yards—Mclieod, Thames jG2 — 21 400 yards—Purnell, Marlborough £2 — 26 600 yards—Gilbert, Armed Constabulary.. £2 — 21 GOO yards—Elder, Armed Constabulary .. £2 — 21

The Cavalry Championship.

As I telegraphed this afternoon, Constable Yon Poelnitz, Atoned 'Constabulary, won the Cavalry Champion Belt and £20, J. Barriball taking second prize, £10. The following were the aggregates :— Yon Poelnitz, A.C 145 J. Barriball, Waiuku HO Lieut. Barriball, "Wamku 138 Keys, A.C 137 ConneU, A.C 134 W. Barriball, Waiuku 133 Mills, Eangitikei 132 A. Barriball, Waiuku : 128 Hedge, Waiuku 128 Bruce, Waikato 127 M. Barriball, "Waiuku 125 Johnston, Patea 120 Melsopp, Waiuku 115 Blake, A.C 11° Pellew, A.C. •• 88 Sunday. NOUTH V. SOUTH. The North and South Island match com mences at nine to-morrow. The following are the highest aggregates :— North Island—Skinner, Elder, Hoskins, Armstrong. Gilbert, Blyth, Leigh, Sykea, Chase, Gallagher. South Island—Wilson, Goldie, Blatch, Christie, Sutton, Tomlinson, Richardson, McLaren, Munyard, and Fox. Tho total aggregates of the Southern men for the belt was 193 pointß less than the North, but it is expected that the match will be very close.

Money Prizes. The following are the amounts of money won by the various competitors :—Skinner, £81; Elder, £69 ; Wilson, £57 ; Goldie, £44; Blyth, £24; Gilbert, £20; Leigh, £18; Armstrong, £18 ; Hoskins, £17 ; Chase, £10; Penton, £10; Morley, £9; Gallagher, £8; Hamlin, £7 ; Fox, £7 ; Tsurds, £6 ; Tomlin ■on, £6; McLaren, £6 ; Christie, £5 ; Sykes, £5 ; Mcllbridge, £5 ; Gascoigne, £5 ; Grant, £5; Grundy, £4; Murray, A.C., £4; Cap , tain Murray, £3 ; Ryan, £3 ; Munyard, £4; Purnell, £2; Richardson, £1 ; McLeod, £4. , . This day, 1 p.mH MATCH BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH ISLANDS.

The ten (10) representatives of each Island who make the highest aggregate scores in the seven (championship) matches alone compete in this match. Ranges, 200, 500, and 600 yards. Seven (7) shots at each range. The North and South Island Challenge Cup and ten new Snider rifles will be presented to the winning team. The Cup is held till next firing. In the North and South Island match the shooting was very indifferent throughout. The North total wa« 521, South 509. The scores of the men were : North —Armstrong (Thames), the Cap and £5 ; Skinner, 56j; Elder, 55 ; Chase, 56; Gilbert, 53 ; Hoakins, 52; Gallagher, 50; Blythe, 47; Leigh (Auckland), 46 ; Sikes, 45. The scores of the South were—Richardson, 64, prize £5 ; McLaren, 58 ; Munyard, 57 ; Goldie, 53 ; Fox, 50 ; Wilson, 49 ; Sutton, 49; Christie, 45 ; Blatch, 44; Tomlinson, 40.

The North had the lead of five points at the first range, bat had only one point lead at the close of the second range. The staff officers' match cornea off this afternoon. For the North at the first range Skinner made the splendid score.of 25, and was leading by five points at the second range, but at 600 yards two of his shots fell about two feet in front, afterwards striking the target. Of coarse these did not count, and Armstrong, putting on three bull's eyes at this range, went ahead and took the first prize from him. Leigh made capital shooting at the first two ranges, but missed several shots at the last range. On the part of the' South' Richardson made a fine score of 64 points, being three points above the highest score last year, Greer then winning the cup with a total of I 61. The totals last year were North 510; Bj m Chris .made a very fine score at 400 and f/ 500 yaris? but fell off at the last range. fk Strong fluffs of wind prevailed during the < Journey. The EtejJresentatives will leave for Auck land next Wednesday week. The firing will probably be finished by Saturday. The ball vat present arranged for Friday.' , . Sir Donald McLean telegraphs, he is cnjn y for fcfa.© mihi %t\ txtitiQTi of pnzfti>

NOTES AFTER THE BATTLE.

(From our Special Reporter.)

As I advised you by brief telegram this afternoon, the Champion Belt falls to Skinner, of Auckland, who, with Elder, totalled 313. As bkinner stood highest for the sixth match, having made 111 points against Elders 107, he became, according to rule, the winner of the belt, a gold medal, £50 for the highest aggregate, £18 for the sixth match prize, and £2 for the range prize at 200 yards, making altogether a very good day's work. Hoskins had improved his position during the firing in the sixth match, but only scored 101 at the last range, which the Thames men considered his best position. Wilson fell away very much at the last range maklug only 98. —*j

It is a singular coincsdence that a Taranakt man has now tied for the belt two yeafl running. Last year Bumphries, late of the Taranaki Militia tied with Hamliu, and now Elder of the Armed Constabulary ties, with Skinner. What makes the coincedence re markable, is the fact that Elder has been shooting all through with Humphries' rifle, which was lent for the contest, 'i he scene on the ground during the firing of the last few shots for the belt was very exciting. Every Bhot of the six or eight foremost men was watched with interest and now and again as a bulls-eye was made, a cheer would come from devoted but unwise friends of the marksman. The firing point of the GOO yards range is on the skirts of a patch of potatoes, which have not been improved by the trampling on they have had. A fence runs acrosu just in front of the firing point, cutting the mound at an angle. Several of the rails had been taken out to enable a good view of the targets to to be obtained. This fence was crowded with spectal ors, who made a complete wall against the sky. This interfered very mate rially with the competitors in the mid dl c squads where Skinner and Elder were shooting in preventing them from feeling the strength of the wind. . Wilson and Hoskins were firing oh the extr3me left and had some advantage in this respect. Goldie and Leigh were on the extreme right. The afternoon was rather cloudy but there was a good light on the target and altogether things were favorable for good shooting. The most noteworthy feature of the shooting at the last range was the rapid advance of Elder to the iront. After four shots he stood two ahead of anybody having begun three behind Skinner. Elder did not seem to be aware of his prominent position. As he place bull's-eye after bull's-eye on the target his good-humoured west country features brightened into a quiet grin of satisfaction, and more than once as he returned to his squad, after delivering his shot, he muttered sotlo voce, "I'll have that belt after all, hanged if I won't." But the fates were adverse, and like^ Tantalus, Elder had the cup put to his very lips and then withdrawn. When he had tired his last shot he maintained his lead of two over Skinner, who had still one shot to go. If he bat made a hit the belt was Auckland's. The decisive nature of the shot was widely known, and there was breathless silence as the Auck land champion stepped from his squad. He looked straight to the front, and betrayed no nervousness. Taking his aim he placed himself in the usual recumbent position, and, after a careful and moderately long aim, fired. AIL eyes were strained to the target. Before the smoke had cleared away a cheer arose from the little band of Auckland well-wishers oh the ground. Their eager eyes had descried the cloud of dust which the impact of the bulleb had raised on the target. Skinner did not move till the marker's flag came out, indicating an 'outer.' Then he sprang np, and for a few minutes he had enough to do responding to the hearty shakes of the hand from his friends. Then another cheer was given, this time joined in by some of the Southern representatives, and (very feebly) by the Thames Volunteers, who were unmistakeably chagrined ?.t Skin ner's success. The winner now tried to escape, but it was no go. Devore, Payne, and Goldie, his old companions, in the.Aitiilery, seized him willy nilly, and assisted by Boardman and others, hoisted him shoulder-high, and after sundry hair breadth escapes, and being as often upside dowa as not, the victor, like Milton's dusky hero, " by merit raised to that bad eminence," was deposited safely on his legs, and after a further series of embraces, was permitted to smooth his ruffled feathers and collect his wits, which must have been considerably scattered. Lieut. Payne of the Artillery has been most asiduous all through in attending on Skinner, and affording him those little kindnesses and encouragements which are invaluable in such a trying ordeal. It should be mentioned that Skinner's rifle was tested at once after the shooting was completed, and was pronounced "all right." lio pro test was received on the ground, and accord ing to the rale none can be received after wards. During the contest there was a keen—in fact, almost a bitter rivalry ex hibited between the Thames and Auckland men. There was little concealment on the part of the Thames men, of their desire to see the belt go right away if they themselves did not win it. All the four Auckland representatives had managed to get into the same tent and there was a great jollification there on Saturday evening. Payne after trying in vain to beg borrow or steal a piece of bunting from the other tents had procured a flag from town and it now floats proudly over the victor's Major Gordon cordially congratulated the winner on his success. Captain McDonald the Waterloo veteran was on the range every day It is nearly certain that a challenge from the Thames Navals will be sent to Auckland shortly. It will be seen that Hoskins shot as well as ever at the long ranges. The Thames men must have lo3t a lot of money for they backed him very heavily.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Sir Donald's Visit to Kuiti. Sir Donald McLean and Paora Tuhaere leave, here to-morrow for Otorohanga. Tawhiao has sent down canoes to take them up.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Royal Oak specimens are being crushed to-day. At the meeting of the Three Brothers mine held on Saturday, a great row occured between the shareholders, one party accus ing the other of thereatening to put the claim to auction. The body of McKenriss, drowned at Mer cury Bay, has not been found yet. He had only £50 on him. _ Bush hands are busy at Wangapoua, and a large number of logs have been rafted to Harris's mills. , A fire is burning in Calloway's bush, which destroyed a quantity of firewood, and dam aged kauri. . : '

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent) This day. Hotel Scarcity.-Hot Weather. Hotel accommodation ia becoming exceed ingly scarce. A traveller telegraphed from • .neighbouring province to secure him a couple of rooms in an hotel for a shorj; stay, and not a single hotel in the city had that accommodation to spare. A long spell of hot and dry weather has been broken at last by a copious steady rain fall. .

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This afternoon, 3 p.m. . Presentation to tie Minister of Juttice- The presentation ofja piece of plate, value 350 guineas, to the Hon. C. C. Bowen, late K.M., is now taking place. Speeches have been made by by Mr. John Ollivier, his Honor the Superintendent, the recipients, and others. There is a very crowded gathering. Row with the Cabmen. Forty special constables were sworn in on Saturday night and this, in consequence of the dispute between the City Council and cabmen. The Council has closed the stand, which was rushed by the cabmen. One is givea&nto custody, and it is expected another atSSLjvill be made on the part of the cabmen. Mayor is in readiness to read the Eiot Act.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday. The Tapanui raceß, second day, resulted : Hurdle Race : Kildare Ist, Dido 2nd.— Jockey Club Handicap of 100 sovs—FJying Dutchman lsf, Eight Bower 2nd; both cantered round, Dutchman coming in first.— Flying Handicap : Dutchman Ist;, Envy 2nd, Sonain bula 3rd. Won by two lengths.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day,

The "Times" on Mr O'Eorke. The Times comments upon Mr O'iKorke's published speech, and says, if he was aware of facts not generally known nor patent to the country that he could disclose without a breach of cabinet secrets, he ought to have done so. No time is so proper for the dis cussion of " impending crisis " as the one he himself hart chosen. It says the personal quarrel between himself and the .Premier, according to what Mr O'Eorke says, has a decidedly ugly look.

CRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Ageucy.)

This day.

In consequence of a rumour in the city that the cabmen intended to rush fences which the City Council had erected on the cabstand and destroy them, 40 special con stables were sworn in on Saturdry evening, and 160 more this morning, as it is feared that such conduct by the cabmen would lead to a riot. Great excitement in the city on Thuisday night and to-day, but everything has passed off quiet. The cabmen arrested on Friday for removing the first fence erected around the cabstand, were brought up ou Saturday and remanded till Wednesday. v It is proposed to celebrate'the Anniversary on St. Patrick's Day by a monster picnic.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The introduction of " Naflfc|he Good for Nothing," at the Prince of WJjßrTheatre on Saturday evening was successi™« point of merit, and sufficiently attractive to draw a numerous audience. The piece was lively throughout, and a finish wag given to it by the central character, in the person of Miss Patty Holt, who performed " Nan" with Bpirit and feeling. Mr Deering and Mr Aveling tilled the masculine parts with great credit, as did those who took the less pro minent characters, where less service was required. The burlesque of "Black-eyed Susan" concluded the entertainment. Be tween the dranaat/ic piece of " Nan," and " Susan," the Girards went through their marvellous and astounding perfor mances in a manner which fixed the steady gaze of the audience upon their elastic move ments. The brothers have resolved to gratify the people by prolonging their stay one week, This evening, therefore, will be the com mencement of a series of six nights entertain ments, assisted by Professor Jacobs, the Valentine Vox of ventriloquists, who will introduce his magic circle of funny people with whom he has been acquainted during his travels round the world.

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If the Lady who gave George Jobson, driver of the Ponsonby Road Omnibus, two One Pound 'Notes in mistake of, one, on Saturday last, will call at Mr F. Quick's, Victoria-street, will receive the same. A. SAVER, pro F. Quick. TAR BAKEHOUSE, opposite Maseneld's, Albert-street. Bakings carefully attended to every day. LOST, a small Leather Purse contain ing money and papers, and a pair of eardrops. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office, or Dr. Hartmann's, Alton Road. OST, on Regatta Day, near Fort Britomart, a Ladies'* Geneva Watch. — The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Stab office. ' j pOJNSONBY ROAD, close to the JL Residences at Holme Bay, one acre of Land, fenced and planted with pines, to be sold; a bargain, jgs7_—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street. ■V p UB L I C NOT IC E. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 1,1875. Tn compliance with a request, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING'of the Citizens, TO-MOKKOW (Tuesday), at' Noon, in the Large Room of the Insurance Buildings, .Queen-street, to take such steps as may be determined upon to receive the .Representa tives of the Colonial Prize Firing. F. : L.' PRIME, • ";; :,"•■: Mayor,, HPHE Pantheon is a complete success JL as shown by the many attempts to imitate us, but we are as busy as. ever, and must beg our customers to give us a lull week's notice* — Ford, Potter, and Co. . ' ■■ ■ - AT. The Pantheon you can get, a XjL Mosgiel Tweed Suit, made ?to measure and thoroughly well thrunk, in [any ahapt you ploaM, for 431 ft.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, THIS (MONDAY) fiVENIKG. GRAND fpBNING SIGHT GIRARB EnTeKTAINMENT. THE GIRARD FAMILY , Respectfully announce that in consequence Of the fluttering success attending their appearance, they have leased the Prince of Wales Theatre for one week, commencing THIS (Monday) EVENING, February 1, .when they will have the honour of presenting their wonderful, aalatoria.l, gymnastic PAISTOMINE! As performed by them 1500 nights in France, America, and Australia, under tha distinguished patronage,and by command of ML Thiers, Ex President of the French Republic ; Genaral Grant, President U.S.A.; SirGeo F Bowen Governor of Victoria ; Sir Hercules Robin son, Governor of New South Wales ; and Sir Maurice O'Connoll, wovernor of Queensland. In addition to the Wonderful Girards, VALENTINE JACOBS, The Celebrated Prestidigitateur and Ventriloquist, Will present his Elegant and Striking Enter tainment, entitled, SCENES IN THE MAGIC CIBOLE, And " FUNNY PEOPLE I HAVE MAT," MISS MAGGIE KNIGHT, The Pleasing Little Commedienne, in her repertoire of SuNG 3 AND DAKCE3. A PULL AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA. Headi of Families are respectfully informed that complete arrangements have been made lor the cinvenience and comfort of visitors to the Dress Circle, and their patronage is solicited. iv B.—Positively the Last Series of these unique Performances te be given ia Auckland, the Girards being on their way to f ulfU an important engagement in London. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Od ; Pit, Is. Tickets for .Reserved Seats for sale throughout the week at Upton's /CHORAL HALL. a grajsteTcToncert In nid of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. THU&SDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1875, At 8 p m., by the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, Assisted by MISS CHRISTIAN AND MBS BMYTHB. PBOG KA MME. Part I. Selectiont from " Jadas Maccabseun," Airs and Duets by Miss Christian and Mra Bmythe ; Choruses by the Choral Society. Pabt 11. Concert Waltz Song, "Beating of My Own Heart (McFarren)— Miss Christian - „ «_ , « Duot, " Tel Ramenti" (Campana)—Miss Christian and Mrs Smythe Band, " Polonaise," with sons; (Kucker) Song, " Monntebaok" (Vivien)- Miss Christian Duet, " O, Friend Beloved" (Nicolai)— Miss Chris tian and Mrs Smythe Song, "Only the iSight Winds," from Contraband rS&'ista (Sullivan)—Mm Smythe . - / March aid Chorus, " Tamahaiaer" (Wagner)— Choral Society. Front Seat 3, 4s ; Amphitheatre 2s 6d. Front Seats reserved on application at Messrs Upton and Co s where a plan may be seßn. Tickets may be obtained at Messrs t'pton, W&yta, Chapman. Turrell, at the Booms, and from Members of Committee. LATE TKAIN, STBAMER, AND 'BUSE3. FOUND, a small Dingy, 8 feet long. Apply to J. G. Swinnerton, Welloslej-street East; or, North Shore.. "MISSING FRIENDS. John Pollock, who landed in Auckland in 1864, i 3 requested to write to his Brother, Adam Pollock, Po3t-cffice, Awatere, Province of Marlborough. ■pXTENSIVE SALE. OF IBONMONGEKY. JAMES SMART & CO. INTEND SELLING OFF THEIR SPLENDID STOCK OF IRONMONGERY. All Goods will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, FOB CASH, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. The Stock being almost new, and carefully selected, comprises— A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Comprises all requisites of a household in most modern designs. ■ ■;•», CARPENTERS' AND BUILDERS' IROKTMONGEBY. TOOLS—MATHIESON'S AND SORBY'S. BBA.SSWAKE, SHEET AND PEFOBATED ZINC AMERICAN GOODS, A LARGE ASSORTMENT. FARMING IMPLEMENTS, : comprising— SWING AND DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. MURRAY'S AND HORNSBY'S FARM IMPLEMENTS will be sola at COST PRICE, To effect a clearance. FENCING WIBE, No. 5, 6, 7, 8, stock Very Large, will be sold at a Low Figure. J. S. & Co. would call attention to the above Sale, which is Genuine, and as the Goods MUST BE SOLD no Reasonable Offer will be refused. 220, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. THAMES H O T E; L AUCKLAND, COBNEB O» QUMN-BTBMT.AITD TH» WXASV. , Phopmbtob R. GEATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). Tbl# "*«U-known Hotel powewei unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from iti central position in the business part or the town facing the Harbour, And in close prdximHy to the Shipping __>d Railway. It contain! a fine range oi Bed-rooms, with every convenience. BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The OBDTNABY daily from one to two ta un eai.alied in the Colony for its selection o* th« choicest delicacies of the season, a» the patronage ol > th« chief merchants and builnew men of th« on the ground floqi MB ALB can be obtained at all hours of the day. The CHOICEST OF WINES and the Fine* • Bracdi of SPIRITS and CIGABS are aloni ""jEngllsh and Colonial ALES - STOUT on dra 1 or In bottle.



GENUINE SALE 0» DRAPEKY & CLOTHING i • AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Bigs to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has commenced a GEN CJINE CLEARING-OUT SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been RE-M 4.RKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it is more particularly his desire to CLEAR OUT A HEAVY SURPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AND CLOTHING, But tint he feels that He cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE Without including Manchester and other plain Goods ; he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers have now an opportunity of baying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, *c, AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AMD - DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK A COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, Ac, &c, Ac, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following REDUCTIONS on the Price* have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 26 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 16 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, Ac, 12^ to 15 per cent redaction . Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 per cent reduction ' Black Alpaccai, Coburgs, Frenoh Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12} to 29 per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, Ac, 25 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowien, Trowers and Vests, Boy's and Youth* Clothing, *c, 15 to 26 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, Ac, 15 to 25 per , . cent reduction. Real Macintosh Coats. 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 46s to 655. J . '■ / GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. i NOTE. »«F" THIS 13 JTHE FIRST CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AKD IS A GENUINE ONI. ~ jk* \ > 1 H. ATKINS, [ LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN. t t :a- .'• - \. ;"



Al theP^NTHKOf* you can get j good 'iweed Soit made to Oder and well ■ shrunk, at 405.-Ford. Potur.inii Co , The Panthscß, I Queen-street. '■■> I 0£ W IJS Q MiClilMSa- I lam now agent for all the old-established and bwrt I Sowing Machines knovcu, Me.-. Singnrs, Th< mil, I Howes Howesimproved, Wh eler»n<i Wison, ■ nsaey.-;! I »ndPilMDgs'improved"i,ntle stranger" and' Wnnia. || Alirge Stock to select from * printed guarantee > I given wth e»ch roach ne, undertaking to keep it la I order for twelve months free of charge. Hepairs pro- | pe riJ done. »^ G^y;sEBLOP.- I The Anting Shop. Vul an Lane, y; I v BARGAIN~to~ be had for £90 I * Caxu — WevuE-roomed House ii thorough ' -.--'A repair in .ParnelL 1 ON SvLE. New Potatoes, veiy chea , in any ~ - I quantity up to 20 ton*. . I Several Good Hack -Horse* for tale. Several good Stalls to b» Let in the Market House at low rents. Storage for goods of every description at low ratet. --^m Apply to K. 0. GREENWOOD, General Cotnmusi n Agent, Market HouseJl ; AGENTS FOR THE "STAR/ The Stab can be obtained frcm the following Agenti at any time after 6 o'clock p.m. :— Dedwood— Mr Brown, Dedwood Store ' Ponsonby 1-Toad—Mr McK»n»try, Ponsonby Store 7:'cais KARAf>GAHArE Koad—Mr Y. Warren, Bydenb.ua. •£3 More ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Kkwmakket—Mr Witheford, Ironmongery Store. Kyeek Pass—Mr Burn*, Grocery etore ;Mr T*ylor, Grocery Store __ .. ... O»EHUSG4.—Mr Gilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store- ] keerer ji OiAHTTHU-Mr J. Hall, Post-office ' Pakkell—MissKyan.Groce«r tore; Mr R.-Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr Augur, Grocery Store North Shork—Mr O. M*ys, Gr< cerf Store: Mr/ ; .-' Dude.% Grocers Store ; Mr Ba»». Grocery btew,^* ■Wellington-street— Mr Todd, Grocery Store ; «• Uipgins, Wellington Hotel _' nni o bT S A L ||j BONEDU ST. Best Sydney Bonedußt .. .. £8 per toa ' Best Loc*l Ground .. .. .. £1© P«r ton p A. D OE.NW EL L, • Qttekn-streht. T^TOTICE OF REMOVAL. B. KEANB begs to notify th*tin conseqnwee e£ the Reclfttnation Wprki now being carried on by order of the Harbour Board, he has *EMOVKD to : Allotments next to Messrs Holdship and Co.- ; - limber Merchants, Custom House-street. pBOBGE J. O WEN HAS ON SALE, BX STASLBY CASTLE, WAITANGI, HYDASPM, HEBO, ' . ! &C, &C, *C. 40 casks Soda Crystals . ' > 3 „ Carraway Seed 6 cases Liquorice 6 „ Anchovy BaTice - ■ ■ 15 „ Capers and Catsup 20 „ Currfe Powder 30 „ Bottled Fruits 20 „ Botiled talt ' *+? 100 „ Lobster* and Salt Salmon , ■ „ Salad Oil 80- ~ Warranted Pickles ,' >~;,. f^Q 25 „ Bottled Vinegar 30 „ Bell and Black's VestM $3 16 ~ Freih Herrings . 22 „ Nelson's Gelatine 26 „ Colman'g Mustard 400 „ Belmontandßrandon'«Candlei ', 40 boxes JNixey'a Black Lead •-.,. 17 cases Paste and Bottled Blacking 35 Sardines. Ualve and quarter _ ' 45 „ Keiller's Confectionery and Mama lade ' ■ ;-' - ■ ,; 5 „ Candied Peel ■ »■ • 2 bales Clothes Line*, 16 and 220 i > <? S cases Brush-ware, assorted ' I 10 ~ Whybrow's Bed Herrings . ... 18 bales Paper and Paptr Bag! 14 cases Potted Meats , S „ Assorted Twin* 40 „ Tl» Pipes I • " 40 „ Bath Brick* - ; 10 „ Tapioca, Sago, and Arrowroot 11 tons IW, 2W.No 1, and O Sugar. 10 „ Mauritius and China Sagan 280 half-chest Tea 100 boxes Tea - ; 20 cases Tobacco, assorted' ! Currants, Muscatels, Hga Ac. *0., *«■ * ~~ : ~" '. ■ N ' ■ ' ■ "\ \,\'' •_ ■ TO-MOBROW. APPLES, PLUMS, GRIENGAGEB. Ex Taranaki, fjrom Nelsoit. B. TONKS & CO. WILL, sell, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 10 o'clock, / ■ :■ -:;..: -~, ', C 9 cases Nelson Apples 82 cases Plums 16 cases Greengage!. / TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE TEAS AND GAOC E R IBS. B.\TONES.ft CO; WILL sell, To-morrow at 11 o'clock, 5 tons Crushed Loaf Sugar _ , 3 tons Yellow Brewer* Crystals 200 bags Yellow Hawaiian Safari 160 bags Yellow Counters -15 cases Washing Powders 10 cases Sauces, Yankee BeUsh, Ac, 80 cases Condesed Milk 200 boxes Sperm Candles 6 cases Maravilla Cocoa . 5 tons Soap 6 cases Tobacco 1 case Cigars, " Tratacflla" 100 oases Devoe's Keroiine TEAS-600 packsgei of reiUy good Tee* / ' Ac, Ac, Ac- TO-MORROW. b oak s. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-itreet, To-morrow, 2nd February, at ; 11 o'clock, . 800 volume* of Books , , Sundry lots of Furnitare, 4c. ' TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 2. TIMBER ! TIMBER ! TIMBER! L. W. EAT ON HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Breakwater Koad, on Tuesday,: February 2, at 2 o'clock, - 20,000 feet Kauri Timber, first and second class, jost from the Mill, 4x2, 4x3 r 4x 4, B*V 9i% 3x2, 6x3, '9lx)g, 9xl, in lota to • 1 quit purchasers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. KENT HOPS, BRIGHT DECK VARNISH. THE subscribers will sell the mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 3rd February, at lM'ctock,; - ' ' ;,;. "v ■■• • . 11 pockets Kent Hops 8 cagkajright Deck Yarn! h SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, - . " :■. - Anetlontwa.