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LATEST THAMES NEWS.

/rious mine accident.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. (From our own Correspondent). A man nsmed Windsor has met with an accident to his hand ; and a portion of the arm has been amputated. He was working for Mr. Dixon, the contractor for work in the Bright' Smile, which gave way tor want of support. The Minins; Inspector blames Mr PiXOD, having warned him days ago.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Native Gathering. The Southern Cross arrived at four o'clock ■yesterday afternoon. There is. an immense gathering o f natives to welcome Sir Donald gcLean to Tauranga. A Boy Eaten by a Shark. A Maori boy, three years old, while bath ing, was carried away by a large shark near Tauranga. Ohinemuri on the Brain- The grain market is dull. Everybody attacked with Ohinemuri on the brain. Everything is flat, stale, and unprofitable.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHTJRCH.

(From our Own Correspondent ) This day,

University Matters. At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College yesterday, the recommendation of the Professors of the Otago University and Canterbury College w ere considered, and a resolution passed recommending them to the consideration of the Senate of the New Zealand University, but expressing the opinion that whatever scheme was adopted it should be forwarded for consideration to the authorities of the affiliated bodies, prior to its final adoption.

The New Judge. Mr Joshua Strange Williams bas intimated his intention of resigning the position of Chairman of the Board of Governors, owing to other engagements.

Tne Gas Company. The Gas Company held its annual general meeting on Monday night. It was stated that the price of gas had been reduced to 13s 4d per thousand feet. The directors recommended that £1,780 be paid in dividends in addition to an ad interim dividend of £1,557 10s already paid. The motion was carried. City Council Squabbling. There was astormy meeting of tbe City Coun cil last night, and personalities were freely bandied. Finally four Councillors—viz., Messrs Ick, Farr, Calvert and Hart rose and left the chamber. Some time after Councillor Raphael tendered apologies for improper expressions, and after some discussion peace was restored.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent) This day.

A Haspy Suggestion

The Telegraph this evening comments utrorjgly on the Premier's protracted absence and the grievance of hia whereabouts. It suggests that an advertisement should bo Bent by wire to the capitals of Europe to the following effect:—" Lost, stolen, or strayed, the Premier of New Zealand. The Colonial Secretary will pay a handsome reward for information of the missing gentleman." '

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Completion of the Ciutha Railway. Messrs Brogden state that in two months from date they will hand over to the Govern ment the Ciutha Railway, from Balclutha to Mosgiel.

Lease of Tolls. The lease of tolls to-day realised £11,505, against £12,580 last year.

Licensing Act Inconsistency. At the Licensing Meeting yesterday, the Bench decided that in consequence of the inconsistency of the Act, they could not grant new licenses till June. All applica tions were postponed accordingly.

WELLINGTON.

(From ©ur own Correspondent.) This day. The Murderer Sullivan. A report yesterday waß current that Sullivan had'arrived here in the schooner Melbourne from Melbourne. The police made every inquiry, and discredit the report, although there is reason to believe some Btowaways did come by the Melbourne.

Coach Upset. The Waiparapa coach upset yesterday, but no one was seriously hurt.

Business Premises- Of the many large warehouses erected here recently, the foundation of one larger than any yet is now being pub down upon re claimed land for Thompson and Shannon, of a Melbourne firm of wholesale drapers, ■who have lately gone iato business here. The Rev Charles Clark. The Oddfellows' Hall was so crowded last night that it was found necessary to place those ryho could not find seats upon the stage, so that the Rev. Charles Clark was like a preacher in a crowd, being surrounded by the audience.*

Sir Donald McLean. The Times has a highly laudatory article upon Sir Donald McLean, congratulating himself and the country upon his recent successful dealings with Tawhiao. The Times, basing its remarks upon an article from the Danedin Star, advocates the formation of clubs for working young men, combining library, reading, billiard, and chess rooms, so as to wean them from vice centred in the public-house, their only recreation now being to drink and indulge in games of skill.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Government Land Sales. The land sales have fallen off very much lately. The total amount received last week Was £943 10s, representing 487 acres 3 roods.

Gas Company. The profits of the Christchurch Gas Com pany during the past year were £4190 10a 7d, being equal to over 15 per cent on the capital. The pried of gas ha 3 been reduced to 13s 4d per 1000 feet.

Criminal Statistics. The number ox criminal cases heard by the Christchurch Resident Magistrate's Court during the year ending December 31st, was 2360 ; of these 84 were discharged for want of prosecution, 369 were dismissed, 40 were —Committed for trial, and 1868 were convicted. "c number of civil cases for the same period

_i§2374; the total amount sued for being §S £22,562 15s 8d : the amount recovered, 1 £8773 6s.

" The Cabmen's Row. *he City Council last night had a great *J>vr, arising out of the cabmen question. One Councillor charged, another with being "ttnk, and mutual recriminations of strong ;.: ; ;irordß ensued between three of the mem- The cab difficulty is considered to be •nded. A meeting of cabmen was held last

night, aod though proceedings were kept secret, the result may be gathered from the iact that all the cabmen are applying this morning for licenses under new bye-law. .The "Times" this morning says, from private telegrams dated London, February U, received yesterday, we note that the wheat market is still declining, best New Zealand being quoted at 44s per quarter. amps For New Zealand.—Cabmen's Strife Ended. JNew ZealaDd Shipping Company have received the following advices from Lon don by telegram dated to the 16th of February, namely : Wetmington, for Dune din ; Cicero, for Canterbury, and calls on at for Auckland had sailed in company had the following shifts on the berth : Kobiua, Dun lop, Hambal, Oriana, Woodlark, Countess of Kintore, Star of China, Border Chief, and Knight of Snow.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Railway Receipts

The receipts from the Napier and Paki- Paki railway for the month of January amounted to upwards of £600, leaving a nett profit of about £250.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday,

News from Mr Vogel. The Government have heard from Mr Vogel. He says he is hard at work in arranging for the loan, but does not say when he arrived. Me intimates that it is not im probable that owing to the condition of the money market, the loan may not be nego tiated on such favourable terms as previous loans have been. This day. Steam Tug;.—Tlie House of Repre sentatives. A seventy horse-power steam tug is in course of construction frr this harbour. Her owner, Daniel Moynhan, has arranged with the Government for a guarantee of five per cent on her cost for three years, provided she does not earn that amount over her expenses. The work of providing new seats for the House of Representatives has been com menced.

OPUNAKE.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tuesday. The Opunake Row. The Armed Constabulary landed this morning at seven o'clock. After breakfasting at the hotel they proceeded to Te JSfani—the disputed property, accompanied by Com missioner Parris and native police, under Captain Wilson. They foimd a few natives in possession of one of Bay ley's houses. They refused to leave After a very severe scuffle they were ejacted by the native police, who behaved 'well, and possession was immediately taken b/ the Armed Constabulary. A few scratches and the loss of a few handfuls of hair from the native police beards was all the damage done. Nothing seiious is expected to eventuate. Mr Parris is supported by several inflaential chiefs of Naatiruarmi. Both native and Eu ropean forces were under Captain Wilson, advised by Mr Parris. The presence of the Armed Constabulary has had the desired effect of intimidating the supporters of the movement. The Haubau«, notwithstanding their threats to remain, have crossed over to their own territory.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Funeral of Mrs. Macandrew. The Mayor proclaimed a half-holiday to morrow for the funeral of Mrs Macandrew. A monument fco the late Dr. Burne will be erected in the First Cburch. New Steamers. The first of the Harbour Company's new steamers, the Hawera, launched afc Dun ' barton on the 17th of February, is expected here, under command of Captain Whesler, in June. Racing. The Times received a telegram from Mel bourne yesterday, stating that Goshawk and Protos will not be here for the March meet ing. Protos i 3 unfit, and Goshawk is with drawn from sale. Sale of .Racehorses. Lurline is purchased by Gardner of Mel bourne, and Calumny by Ward of Auckland.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Coirespondent.) This day,

O'Connor, alias Connor, has been com mitted for two months for breaking a man's ribs.

The Mercury Bay goldfield is exciting great attention, 100 ounces of alluvial and a magnificent reef have been discovered. The Bush fire is still burning in Dacle's bush. The Dart has arrived with passengers.

THE PROCLAMATION OF OHINEMURI.

Punctually at ten o'clock this morning, a Provincial Government Gazette was published containing the proclamation of the Ohinemuri gold field and the regulations under which the field ia to be worked. The Gazette also contains proclamations reserving Mackay town and a block 500 feet long by 300 feet wide, known as Reserve A, and marked on the plan of the goldfield; also exempting •• all the lands adjacent to the East Coast of the North Island between Te Papiri on the North and Ngakauri-a-whare on the South, within the goldfield, but now occupied by aboriginal natives for residence or cultiva tion." 1 he classification and area of the claims are the same as published in our issue of Saturday last. The proclamations and regulations occupy fourteen pages, and bear upon water-rights, business, and residence licenses and all other matters that arise in the working of a goldfield. The following is the proclamation :— PROCLAMATION.

"By the Honorable Daniel Pollen: Whereas by the third section of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intituled "The Goldfields Act, 1866," it is enacted that it shall be lawful for the Gov ernor from time to time by proclamation to constitute and appoint any portion of the colony to be a goldfield under the provisions of the said Act. And whereas in accordance with the provisions of the lO9fch section of the said Act the powers thus vested in the Governor by the third section of the said Act have been duly delegated to me, Daniel Pollen : Now, I, the said Daniel Pollen, in exercise of the powers delegated to me as aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint to be a "goldneld" under the provisions of the said Act, all that block of land in the district of Hauraki, in the province of Auck land, and the colony of New Zealand, known as the " Ohinemuri Block ;" bounded to wards, &c." [Here follow the boundaries.]

DOMAIN BOARD.-This Day.

A meeting of the Domain Board was held today. Present: The Mayor (Chairman), Messrs Mitford and Brett,

THE HOSPITAL SITE. A letter from the Provincial Government was read stating that Mr O'Korke had been requested to confer with Mr Fenton to frame an agreement giving effect to the proposed exchange of properties between the Public Building Commissioners and the Domain Board, and to prepare the necessary bills for submission to the Provincial Council and General Assembly.

A letter of the 3rd March was also read enclosing an agreement signed by the Deputy - Superintendent, embodying the terms of the proposed exchange, with a re quest that Mr Fenton's signature be attached on behalf of the Board. The matter was postponed until Mr Fenton's return. \ A letter from the Public Building Com missioners was read, stating that the fever ho3pitai wou'd be . removed under the direction of Mr Herapatb, architect, to be re-elected as a lodge. The Commissioners were also prepared to take over the block house as soon as the Board were ready. It was stated .that the block-house was vacant, and without protection. On the the motion of Mr Brefcfc, seconded by Mr'Mitford, it was resolved that the Commissioners be granted the use of the building for two months, or until the signing of the agreement. THE CRICKET GROUND. A letter was read from Ryan, secretary of the Auckland Cricket Club, complaining of the Domain cricket ground. The letter stated by the rales in existence, a fee of £5 for the use of the ground for practice, and 20s per teaboh was charged Excepting that, the subscribing clubs would have some piior claim over others who did not contribute, the Auckland club had subscribed £5, but whenever they wanted the use of the ground for a match, they were brought into com petition with outside clubs who really only paid an extremely small sum for the use o: the ground on the day they required it in the same way as subscribing clubs were compelled (o do. In this way the Auckland Club had bean placed at a great disadvantage, and had recently been compelled to postpone a match. They thought the subscribing clubs should receive some privilege above the non-subscribers All the members of the Board present appealed to think that a grievance existed, and after considerable dis cussion it was resolved that the trustee be instructed to allow the use of the ground to none unless with the sanction of the secretaries of each subsetibing club. REPORT OX THE DOMAIN. Mr Chalmers reported that the planting of native trees in the Domain had been carried out, and the trees were doing well. He had been promised a l;uge number of other varieties from the Ivawuu upon payment of the cost of travelling expenses. The matter was referred to Messrs Brett and Fenton. NURSERY IN STANLEY-STREET. IMr R. Baird wrote stating that he accepted the lease of the land in Stanley-street for live years. DEFERRED. A letter was received from Mr Brown, secretary, asking for an increase in the al lowance of £20 asjf secretary. The applica tion was deferred till a larger meeting. An application from Air Cook for a lease of ground near the Bowline; green was also deferred.

PRINCE OF WALES' THEATRE.

The famous "Hunchback," by Sheridan Kuowles, was produced list night, and attracted a numerous and appreciative audience. The parb of Julia was played by Mies Florence Colville caiefully, aud wifcb true artistic finish. The role is one peculiarly adapted for displaying this iady's talents, and that she was successful was proved by the frequent plaudits she received. Mr Hoskins, as Master Walter, exhibited line dramatic power, Lia exquisite self possession in all the difficult situations being strikingly not''c.able. If Monday night's performance showed that this fine comedian stood as high as ever in the public estimation here, the result of last night's re presentation confirmed tho favorable verdict. Mr Geo. Darreli, as Sir Thomas Clifford, was successful ia maintaining his high re putation. Hia taste is undeniably good, bis action appropriate, andbJsdeclamation li<t;e short of pei feet. Miss Clara 3tei>henson rendered the part of Helen with trutbfulne-s and forco : she entirely carried tho audience with her. Her humour is always of the ria;htkind —simple, natural, and unrestrained. Mr Aveling as Modus was disorimina-ing and true to the spirit and text of the part. Mr. Holloway as Wilford. and Mr Oily Detring as Lord Tinsel, played very fairly. -The per formance passed off wonderfully well for a first representation, and we are sorry thab the " Hunchback " is not to be repeated.— To-night "London Assurance" i3 to he played. The cast of characters is the bes: that the company have put forth yet, and, as the comedy is a universal favorite, we shall expect to see a full house.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS.

The March number of this well-conducted periodical is to hand with its usual budget of news relating to the Church, and also con tains various well-written articles. The opening article deals with the proposed union between the Ofcago Synod and the Northern Church Assembly aud. it corrects a misappre hension which had arisen out of the wording of the telegrams refetring to the subject. Th^ report of the committee, favourable to union, was, it appears, referred to the considerate n of the Presbyteries of Otago, so that it could, not be finally adopted until the next meeting of the Synod. «* The sermon in the present number is from pen of the Rev. Janies Hill, on the subject of "Unbelief a wonder to Christ." With reference to the special service?* held lately for the creation of a religious revival, the Hews states that the week-night meetings, although not in any case largely attended, have not been without good results. A chapter entitled " A Sensation in Manches ter," descriptive of the evangelistic work of Messrs Moody and Sankey, is very interest ing. In an article reviewing the missionary work in New Hebrides, it is seated that the new vessel purchased in place of the wrecked schooner Dayspring, cost, with fit tings, £3,000. The £2,000 Insurance on the lose vessel, and the liberal subscriptions in Aus tralia, had cleared off the whole sum required for the purchase of the new craft. The vessel purchased was called the Paragon, but has been re-christened after her predecessor She is 160 tons register and is built after toe model of the well-known Aberdeen ships. Her dimensions are as follows : - Length from stem to stern, 110 feet ; main breadth, 20 feet ; depth of hold, 10 feet 4 inches. Of the missionary work on the island of gTanna the article speaks most unfavourably. " The attendance at school and public worship has greatly decreased duting the past year. The missionaries are of opinion that Christianity has made but little progress as yet among the Tanese. None of them have altogether abandoned their heathen superstition. Ac the station of the Rev. Mr Watt, one of Mrs Watt's Tanese helpers was cruelly clubbed a few yards from tha mission-bouse by a Fiji labourer in October last. The sa»age having repeatedly tried to seduce tie womau without effect took revenge by clubbing her on the brow, from which injury, after eight or nine days of severe suffering; she died. This sad event has been a sore trial to the misfcionaries, and has somewhat involved them in the general excitement."^ The number to hand contains various other^excel lent and full reports of Church matters.

THE NEWTON FIRE.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF JOHN SMITH.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Provincial Hospital, before Dr. C. F. Golds bro', coroner, on the body of John Smith, who lost his life in consequence of injuries received at the fire at Newton, Mr Henry Gawking, foreman. James Henry Gratten, was sworn and de posed that he was a pnblican residing in Newton, and late landlord of the Star Hotel, Karangahapo road. He knew the deceased who was staying at his house on the night of the Ist March. At a quarter to twelve he closed the bar, and put the gas out ; previous to that he was bottling port wine in his store on the first iioor. After he closed he went back the waxing and stamp ing the boities. He had a lighted candle. He finished in fifteen aiinutes, and retired to bed. He fancied he heard a noise in the store-room, and thought ho might have shut the dog in. He went down stairs to ascer certain if it was so, and heard a crash. His wife thought some one was getting into the house. When about half way down stairs she was mot by the smoke. He thought the crash was caused by Smith in getting through the window of the store-room, according to his own statement, and from what he had heard sicice. He rushed up stairs and gave the alarm. (The rest of Mr Gratt.in's evidence was exactly the same as reported in the last issue of the Evening Star). The inquest was proceeding when our re porter left.

DISTRICT FIRING.—This Day.

Tira Cavalry filing for district prizes took place to-day at the Mount Eden range, under supervision of Major Gordon. .Sergcaat- Mnjor Wainhouse acted as marker. The following is the result :'— 150 200 300- Ttl. ycls. yds. yds. Fitzpatrick, Otahuhu ... 23 2G 19-68 Scoiter, Auckland ... 22 13 21-61 Gill, Otahuhu ... ... 21 22 18-(51 Trimble ~ .. ••• 18 17 20 55 Jones „ 19 20 16-55 Dixon , 21 17 10-54 Searancke, Oiahuhu .-.. 21 19 10-50 Gatlaad, Auckland ... 19 16 14-49 Whitaker, Otahuhu ... 17 19 11—47 Captain Is »acs, Auckland 18 15 11—44 l.yon, Auckland 10 14 11—44 Battaway, Otahuhu ... 19 18 4-41 McCaghey, Auckland ... 15 18" 6—39 McConachy, Otahuhu ... 15 7 13—35 Lieut. Calvert „ ... 14 12 8—34 The prize winners are : Fitzpatrick (Ist prize), L4 ; Scotter (3ud prize), L3 ; Gill (3rd prize), L 2; Trimble (4th prize), LI.

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rr\ O P 11 I N T E E S. All Members of the Auckland Typographical Society are camwatly requeHtednot to apply for Situations (as advortised) ut the Echo office ; Turnovers especially. By order. WA NTED, o Shopman.—Apply to W. Messenger, Butcher, Queen-street. _ WANTED, Good Tailors at the Pantheon.—Apply at once. _ ANTED KNOWN, two or throe respectable Single Men can be accommo dated with Board and Lodging.—Apply for address to this oilier. ANTED, elderly couple for Hotel at Bay Of Islands, Farm Labourer for Wtti kato, Married Couple for dairy farm at Bombay Settlement, Housemaids, and General Servants,— Haunaford's Registry, HUjh-Htreot. _ WANTED, a respectable Lad well acquainted with town.—Apply Close Bros., Queen-street. WA NTED, a respectable General Servant, one accustomed to children pre ferred.— « pply to Mrs Ivil, Drake-street, opposite Barriiigton'B, Butcher. W" ANTED, a Porter.— Apply to Mo Arthur, Shera and Co. W" ANTED, a strong Lad for the Blacksmithing.— K pply to Uee & Potter. WANTED, immediately, a respect ably Woman, ablo to Cook, as General .Ser vant. —Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Olareinont House. WA N T KD, a Young Girl.—A pply to Mr Hough, Grocer, corner of Drake and Graham-streets. \%T A NTED the Public to know that V r lam taking Monthly Payments for the best Sewing Machines in the colony.—W. C. Dennes, Albert Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Macrae, Mount St. John, Epsom. WAITED, a General Servant, one who can milk preferred.—Apply at Pon eonby Post Office. WANTED, a Good Carpenter.— f pply J. H. Smith's Wheelwright and Car pentering Establishment, Great North Road, opposite Kdgecombe's Hotel. WAMED, a respectable Lad about fifteen. —Apply to Joseph Moses, Leviathan Clothing Establishment, corner of Shortland and CJueen- streets. . ANTED, a first-class Tinsmith. Highost wages and constant employment.— M. McDermott, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a respectable Girl, as General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Cleal, Karu ngahape .Road, near the windmill. Eeference re quired. ANTED, Good Hands to arrange for Sinking a Well or two.—C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. TXTANTED, a General Servant.— T V Apply to Mrs Soorgie, next Governor Brown Hotel, Hobaon-street. WANTED to SELL immediately, Horse and Hansom Cab.—Apply to Thomas Bowden, Cab-stand, or Mrs E. Bowden, Chapel-street. URSEGIRL Wanted, about 15, at Bay of Islands. —Apply to Mrs Haslett, Water loo Quadrant, opposite Government House, between 0 and 12 a.m. " W~ ANTED, a General Servant for the Scotia Hotel. Reference required.— Apply at once. ANTED to LET, in Parnell, a Six-roomed House. Rent, 12s per week.— Apply to W. K. Ellison, Grocer, Parnell. ANTED, a first-class Ploughman ; single man preferred.—Apply to T. A Brown, Esq., One Tree Hill. WANTED, a General Servant, ac customed to children, for a small family : references required — • pply to Mrs Willoughby, A rch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED, a good General Servant, references required.—Apply to Mrs Morley, Hoveloek House, second house from the Choral Hall Symonds-Btrcet. W Aft TED, good General Servants and JS'urseuiai's —Apple to Mrs Lucy, etvants Register office, Victoria-street W~ ANTED, a Partner to ■ assisft in the management of an established Cabinet and General Furniture Warehouse; spacious pre mises ; doing a good steady money trade ; capital not so much an object as business capacity.—W. L. Roth. A N TinJT two butcher Boys.— Apply R. Reaves, Hob3on-st'-eet ANTED, a good Hand for the General Dr pery and Grocery Business for N'apirT.—Apply Lewis IVos WANTED, two Boys for the Machine '>epait_.e_.t.— Apply Star office. ANTED KNOWN, that H. L. PO^SEN.vESME, Tailor. *0., HAS TtbMOVJPD to those Prerr.jaes lately occupied b> ths Post-office. Shortlandst-eet., where he ho,, eg to reseive that hb-ri>l patronage hitherio accorded WANTED, an active single Man fer general work, accustomed to h»r3es and the i longh. Kegul*r employment, ii >uitable. —0. T. Wren Mount Konson !--nrßeiy, Remuera WHu would go to Wakefield-street, to have Framing and Gilding done in all their branches ? Sensible people only, and they will get full satisfaction from J. R. DE COTJRCY. S&H^



WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ef Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his -"iird , Custom-house street. WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised". Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALBitKD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. . ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Star Office. ANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Walcofield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßllETT BROTHERS, Dublin House, Walccfield-street. A.NTEJJ, the general puOlic co. know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholßsaleandreta.il), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, lion-t?_rk Shafts, Spokes, and Red-z_m Felloes, &c &c, always on hand. A arge supply of the best JvewuastleCoke now on hand Ik A/ AiSTJ-U, .Everybody to Know V™ thatW. 8. JONEB, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for EHiman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores; of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee juat opened. U/ AWTJSi), oUO tons ot uid W Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Kags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, <*c., at BATTYS & CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market. Quean-street, Auckland.-S. Moss, Manager ANTED~kNOWJM, that Edgar and Co.'s Djing and Cleaning Establish ment h^s been Rtt MO VJfiO from Shortland-street to Welie-l-y--treet East, opposite the Golden Grown Brewery Ladies and gentkmen waited upon for ordo s by leaving their address by post or at the oflice, Wellesley-Btreet ifast, opposite Golden Uown "OIaGER'S SEWING MACaIDUiS IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORGE HESLOP, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. HP WO Gentlemen can bo accommo- JL dated with Board and Residence in a private family House well situated, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank. Terms moderate.—Apply " A.M.C," Stab office. ROYAL~~bTk GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The. Transfer Books of (his Company will be closed from Friday, sth instant, until Monday, the Bth mat., on which date a DIVIDEND will be Payable at the Company's office, Coro_oandal.___ HOBNEj Secretary. Coromandel, March 2. 1875. SHIPWRIGHT'S SOCIETY. Annual Picnic at 3Uler^i<s Gardens on Thursday, March 4. Train leaves .-<t9.30 a.m The abovo day will be rt;co_rjise<l us v holiday by the Society. N. M. ELLIS, Secretary. HPO LET—A new House, containing J_ Seven" Booms, well finished, in Grace-sireet, PonHonby Road, next the residence of Mr Thorne.— Ap)ily Mr Carson, Queen-street, or at the house. OST—On Monday afternoon, be tween Mr Kolm'H, jeweller, and the Criterion Hotel, corner of Cook and Hobson-streets, a PURSE containing £2 10s in koM. and some loeso silver, with various papers, and a letter addressed to Mr.R. Stirling Joint Stock Bank, New South Wales.—The finder will bo rewarded on leaving tiie above at this office. rpo THE INHABITANTS OF X ONEH U:\GA, &C. Gocpel Addresses will be given in the Onehunga Institute every night this week, at half-past seven. No collections. , fiOTTIS'S TOMAT 0 SAUCE. W. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his New Season- Tomato Sauce is now ready. It bears upon it the character of the purest sauce Bold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in his customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. •* W. COTTIS, Parnell. YTOTICE OF fIEMOYAL B. CROCKSt*. respectfully informs his numerous friends, customers, and tho gene al puolic, tint he has removed his Boot Manufactoiy to those premises immediately opposite, Messrs Holland una witler'a. Victoria-ttreet, formerly i.ccnpied by Mr Johnstone. win go swea Ur CBOCKBK has purchased. He will as usual, carry on his business, and t > any who in*y not have f*vour-d hioi Wstli a turn, he onb solicits a fcinglo trial, when ha is sure it will be i opened.—B. CRQ-- Kbit. Q_N T SALE, EX 'MARY ADAIR,' Expected to arrive about tho end of tho present month, a Cargo consisting of about 200 TONS SUGAR (assorted expressly for this market) GEO. W. BINNEY. X BELL A MARY, BLUE GUM SEED. H. LIPSOOMBE, Auckland Market. NNI SX I LTTeTN LOYAL OKA.NGK LODGE, JSTo 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley street, on FRIDAY next, the sth instant, when every member is requested to be present, at half-past seven o'clock, for special business. Visiting Brethren are especially invited to attend that evening. By order of W.M. BECK'S NOTICE TO THE • PUBLIC. All repairs which have been loft in my possession may bo had of Mr H. Payne., Princes-street. y O0 X H E R E! A. FLETCHER is prepared to Sink Wells, remove all sorts of rubbish, &c, on the most reasonable terms, and at shortest notice. rjjT~o BUILDERS" "TENDERS will bo received until noon of the 11th instant, for the Erection of a Block of Buildings in Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. RUBY GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). FINAL NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. All Shares on which Calls remain unpaid by Mon day, the Bth instant, will be advertised for sale by auction. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. Auckland, March 3, 187 K. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ' The ATJTrTMSf IXMISIIION will be held in the City Hall, "on WI'.D.>._SDAY, the 17th lnst. (tit Patrick's Day). Schedules of Prizes can ba obtained on application to the undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, Princes street. T. Ul. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. qpjdJs au li fii BiiiT i& H FIRS AND MARINE INStIiIANOE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. OAPITtL .. .. £160,000, trNXiMrnsD MABiLiTy. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, afi.'r.rds the best prool of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity amoug insurers. It i«s conducted on sound principles, and is widely known f r liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of Insured. A. BOA£DMAI? f Manager.



T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr R. J. De Lias. Director .. .. Mr G. Darrell. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THOSE POPULAE FAVOURITES, MR. WILLIAM HO SKINS, MISS FLORENCE COLVILIE, AND MR. GEORGE DARRELL. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING ONLY, Boucicault's Glorious Five-aci Comedy, LONDON ASSURANCE. THURSDAY—COMPLETE CHANGE. PRICES :—Ciecle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. npHE MARCH NUMBER OP THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS IS NOW PUBLISHED. PRICE — THREEPENCE. To be had of Messrs Upton and Co. jn~H O 13c A L HAL ii A CONCERT Will be given on TOMORROW (CHURaDAY) EVENING, Thb 4th M*»ch. IN AID OF THE BUILDING FUND, WHEN MISS CHRISTIAN Will make her Last Appkak\nck in Atjckl^d. PBOGRAMMB. Part I, SELECTIONS FROM " LOBGESANGT— Chorussez —Choral Society. Duet and Ohortis, "I waited for the Lord"—Mrs Mitchell and Miss Chtistian. Song, " Gratius Agimus" .. .. Mr3 Mitchell ' "M£SSI\H"— Pastoral Symphony. Rtcit. " Then chall the eyes of the blind"—Lady Amateur. Socg, " H^ sh.-sll feed His flock"—Miss Christian and lady Amateur. "ELIJAH"— Oho:usses- Choral Society R cit., " Now Cheriths Brook"-Miss Christian. Song, " Woe unto them"—Miss Christian. Paim 11. Overture, " Rfmea of Athens," (Beethoven) Hong, "Tho Blind Girl to her Harp"—Mrs Mitche'l Soug, " Th« Murmur of the Shell," (Hon Mrs Norton) - Mian Leaf. 3.ong, " VV;li he come," (Llndavi) —Wiss Christian. Socg, " Three Fishers," (Hullahj—Miss Chriitian. ADMISSION- 2s 6d. Reserved Seats, atsn 2a CJ. Plan at Me;tra Upton & Co 's. "YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATIOiV ROOMS, Wellesley- Stkeet. A CONCERT and Brilliant. Lime Light Exhibition of English Cathedrals, exterior and interior, with deseripture Lecture, and appropriate Vi.cal and Instrumental Music, on THURSDAY, 4th March. Doors open at 7.30, commence at S p.m. Tickets, Is ; Reserved Sea.s, 2s. Ticktfts may be had from Mr Xurrell, Qxieen-street. rp. ; MILKMEN.—any quantity of _i_ Small Potatoes may be had at a reasonable price at the Camp Farm, Otahubu. —Hugh Knox ifi o ±t s ~JI Z e^ THE WIND-MILL PROPERTY. Ihe handsome residerice of Mr C F. Partiogtop, c>i.t».ii)inp 8 rcotr.s, fiont?.ge to Symonds street, 55ft. by 120 ft deep. The placeisin perfect ordi-r,a first-class supply for water, tauks, *c Price—j.(:6o ; also kr allotment a>"joiniDp the above, 5S ft. front -gs j2j»s dtep, i'os.) Alaol2oft by 80 deep, et £4 per fr.;-t. Also two p»tro( French Burr Mill Stones, wi'h the necessary machinery for a complete mill if required, to be sold cheap. O F. FAUTINGTON. FOR SALE, a very convenient Cottage in Parcell, at present let to a good tenant for 18s ver week. Price for cash. £76. To Working Men, Speculators, kc.—io be had for £05 cash, Two Three-roomed Cottages in Wakefield street. newly painted, and in good repair, with well of first-class water, and large yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for 9s per week each. The property is leasehold, •with 18 years to run. About ]i.'O acres good Land, near the Station, Papskura Valley, will be sold cheap. Bouses. Land, *o, To Let ai.d Eor Falo New Pot toes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, *c, at Lowest Prices. Also, several good Hack and ■Rsmess Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Oemmlssi n Agent, Market House. JW" O T I C E The Office of the Auckland Permanent Building and Investment Society is removed to No. 97, Queen street, third door above Wvndham-street. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Contractor's Office, March 1,1875. HP EN DEES will be received ■at this -■- office until March 6th, for 620 Puriri Posts, 7 feet 9 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 3}g inches thick; and 2,480 Puriri Rails, 9 feet long, 5 inches wide, and 2J£ inches thick, delivered alongside of Railway between Auckland and Mercer. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS, Albert Barracks. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. STORM WARNING SIGNALS. To Masters of Vessels, Boatmen, and Othees FREQUENTING THE POBT OF AUCKLAND. * Harbour Board Offices, Auckland, JFebruary 25,1875. NOTICE is hereby given that a Flagstaff has been erected on tho North Shore Ferry T, Queen-street Wharf, and that a Drum or Cylinder (painted black) hoisted on this staff, will denote that there are indications of bad weather approaching, and also to warn vessels to be ready to remove, shift, or haul off from the wharf, as circumstances may require. The Drum will be kept up until there are indications o favoiirable change in the weather. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. "p A E E O A. THE ALLOTMENTS UNSOLD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, ABE ■ FOR PRIVATE SALE By i SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON,



TO-MOBROW, NOON. 1 # ——— I If FRUIT! fRUI T! ! J || Ex Bella Marj, from Hobartown ; and j !| ex Sovereign of the Seas, aud Waßgarei, | from Wangarei. | A CONSIGNMENT of FRUIT, jj consisting of - ft Apples, Pears, Plums, Gr»pe», &c, &c. i| Ex Bella Wtary— j A well-assorted lot of JAMS, and 1 «mo of | § Leather, will be sold in a few days. ' ' 1 I R. A&TH ¥R, ii | Auctioneer. 1 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. I jj ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS I 1 AT I E L L E E S L I E. |j BOOTHS AND GRAND STAND. I B. TONKS & CO. I I XT AY E been instructed by B. 11 Graham, Esq., to sell on "Wednesday, the 10th last., .. I I at 12 o'clock, i The BOOTHS and GRAND STAND at Blteridit I Gardens for the St. Patrick's Day Sporta if to. ; , | THURSDAY, MARCH 4 CITY MART- | IMPORTANT TO GROCERS AND THE :! TRADB. EXTENSIVE SALE OF TE&S, SUGARS, i GROCEJUBS. GRANT & MORTON. : HAVE received instructions to soli by auction, at the City Mart, on Thursday i next, 4th March, at 11 o'clock, . • = A LAEGE PARCEL, COMPRISING jj 20, cases Morton'3 Pickles ! 25 cases Warranted ; 60 eases Eagle 25 cases Vinegar j 50 cases half-xjints Salad Oil 25 cases pints do 20 cases half-pints Castor Oil 20 cases Table Salt 10 cases Assorted Sauces }| 20 cases Currie Powder (half-pint* and piatfl . T s 20 cases Coinflouri(Brown and Polaoa's) - -1 15 cases Patent Groats . ' I ■ 5 cases Vermicelli and Maccaronl 20 cases Sago 10 cases Tapioca i 10 cases Cream Tartar 5 cases Tartaric Acid 5 cases Coleman's Light Blue • -: 20 cases Coleman's Mustard (assorted) I 25 cases Sardines (half's) 10 cases do do 20 cases lib Salmon 50 cases 21b do 20 cases lib Lobsters '■} 100 boxes De Roubeaux Candles jj 200 cases Kerosene * 20 cases Kieller's Confectionery \ 10 cases Gellatines and Jujubes 10 cases Marmalade 5 cases Peel (lemon and orange) 20 casks Crushed Loaf English '.-Si 5 tons Victorta Company's Sugar "i New Season's Teas, ex A ssaye— . _" -..'! (^■-chests and boxes) 5 cases St. Bernard Tobacco 5 bales Grocers' Pape/* : Special attention of th» trad* ifl directed to thi» 'ij* sale, as the instructions ai'e absolute. It is a T«ry , ,1' :• favourable opportunity for sorting up stocks \ritU -.'. |a new and fresh goods recently imported. 1.. Terms at Sale. / ' TO-MORROW. -~-"— PIANOFORTE, BY BROADWOOD. j PIANOFORTE, BY METZLER AND GO. \\ B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructional to lell by auction, To-morrow (Thursday), at XI J o'clock, " - V , Rosewood Pianoforte, by Broad-wood & Som f| . Walnut Pianoforte, by Metzler & Co., trichord ,"! and full compass. ■ j TO-MORROW". ; ] TO CLOSE SHIPMENTS. j MAIZE, COPRA, FOWL WHEAT. '~' B. TONKS & CO. I WILL sell To-morrow (Thursday), 1 at 11 o'clock, * 'J 90 sacks Maize 30 sicks Fowl Wheat . • • . 1 20 s : icks Copra. THURSDAY, MARCH 4. A CORN EXCHANGE. jj GEO. W. BINNEY j WILL sell by public auction, at th« J Con- Exchange, on Thursday, 4th March, ' | at 11 o'clock sharp, | 45 trunks Seasonable Boots and &h»e«. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, MARCH 11. ' SOUTHJNEWTON. 124 VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AND . i PADDOCK SECTIONS, Adjoining thb REsrDE.sofi ot thb latb John Williamson, Esq7 rpHE subscribers have been instructed X to sell, at the Land' Mart, Fort-street, QO Thursday, March 11, at 12 o'clock, THAT VALUABLE SUBURBAN FREE- ... HOLD PROPERTY, SITUATED IN SOUTH NEWTOWN, ' On the Great North Eoad, adjoining the residence of the late John Williamson, Esq, subdivided into •' . 124* Building- Allotments. Anb T>ADDOCK OBOTIONS, N.B. —Thlß property is situated in oao of ih4 moii progressive suburbs around Auckland, is, wiuhin easy access of the City ('buie» running close by r?ery 30 minutes), and from its position, commands ita ox- * tensive view of the harbour and Barr«uading wouutry. The Auctioneers dtsire speoially to direct the atten tion of those engaged in and about the City during the day to the opportunity tills sale offers of securing healthy residence sites. The Paddock Sections, of nearly an acre each, Mould be available for cultiva tion either as market gardens, orchard, vineyards, or grass paddocks. Terms: —One-fourth cash on the fall of the hammer," one-fourth by promissory note at three months;, balance -within two years, bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum, or 2>£ per cent, discount will be allowed on the three-fourths if paid within one month from the day of sale. Flitti can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANR ftflON,