the Municipal Council, The meeting was extremely orderly and serious. Thirteen candidates spoke, each one urging the adop tion of sanitary measures and an efficient water supply. Toll-gate v. Railway.

The toll-gate was leased by auction yester day, and lealised £35 a month—less than previous term, owing to the railway. • Typhoid Fever.

A description of typhoid fever is some what prevalent, and it is attributed to im migrants by the Clarence, who should have been quarantined..

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Regatta- At a meeting of the Anniversary Regatta committee last night it was announced that over a hundred pounds had been received, and promises of more money had been made. The chief race will be that by yachts for Shaw Saville's cup, in addition to the sum of £17 for the winner, and £5 for the second. The other first prizes range from £15 to £5, and the second prizes from £15 to £1. In the event of a boat entering from other parts of the colony the value of the prizes will be raised.

University Matriculation The Wellington College has been made ihe New Zealand local centre for matriculation examination for Cambridge University. An attempt is being made to arrange for men who have matriculated being eligible for tte Civil Service without further examination.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The Chairman moved—" That it be an in struction to the Harbour-master to give every facility to vessels requiring berths, either loading or discharging, and that berths be not kept vacant for vessels expected (ex cept mail steamers) if such berths are required for other vessels." Captain Daldy S3id he attributed some blame to himself for not having looked into the matter more narrowly when the former resolution was passed. They had gone the wrong way to work, and the .object of the motion would have been better attained by a by-law. Mr Isaacs deprecated the system of ma king any law about the matter. The harboiir mastsr ought to be capable of making his own arrangements in special cases. If he was not, another man should take his place. (Hear, hear.) It was all a matter of £s. d. The agents of the Hero, who were the coin plaining parties in the present motion, had no title to any particular motion in their favour.

Captain Mackenzie supported Mr Isaacs remarks. He saw no reason why the Hero should have it all her own way. All his experience, and he had as much on the sub ject as any man at the Board, tended to show that no exception should be made. He took no exception to a by-law being passed embodying the resolution. Mr., Brett said he was one of those who supported Mr. McKenzie's motion, and saw no reason why it should be rescinded. He considered it applied as much to steamers as sailing vessels. He thought some preference should be given to steamers plying between Sydney and this port, and under a by-law framed from Captain McKenzie's motion the Harbour master would have power, so that no incon venience should arise to vessels requiring quick dispatch. He thought as soon-as the Hero or any of the A.S.N. Company's steamers were signalled, a berth should be immediately prepared, bub that if a sailing vessel had to be removed for the convenience of a steamer, no charge should be made for removal.

Mr Mays moved as an amendment. Mr Boylan was of opinion that clause 41 of the Act was amply sufficient to meet the case without any fresh enactment. Mr Yon der Heyde aliuded to the port of Newcastle in favour of no special privileges being given to steamers. He was of opinion that either the City of Auckland or the Waitangi could have been moved to make room for the Hero. It should be solely a matter for the judgment of the wharfinger. He should second the amendment of Mr 0. Maya. Captain Daldy gave somß particulars of the Hero's grievance. Captain Logan, when ordered of the wharf by Captain Ellis had absolutely refused to go. The Waitangi could not be moved, as the Captain said he had not taken enough ballast. He was quite willing to accept Mr. Mays' amendment. Mr. Holdship suggested that the com mittee, while preparing the new by-law, would look into the origin of the matter. The Chairman said the difficulty was really temporary. With the consent of the Board he would withdraw his motion, and then Mr. Mays might give notice of liis amend ment as a fresh motion.

MR J. S. MACFABLANE AED THE " STAK." AGAIN.

Mr. J. S. Macfarlane moved, " That according to clause 17 of the Harbour Act, the election of Mr H. Brett is null and void, and that the vacant seat be forthwith dealt with under clause 14 of the said Act." On the motion coming on, the Chairman said that when the subject was first called to his attention he had given instructions that Mr Whitaker's opinion should be asked on the matter, and he believed that opinion had been obtained; but whatever that opinion Was, he might as well inform Mr Macfarlane at once that the Board had no power to en tertain such a motion. The question of the Validity of a member's election could oaly be determined by his Honor the Superinten dent.

Mr Macfarlane requested that Clause 17 be read.

The Secretary read the clause. Following on this the Secretary read Mr Whitaker's opinion, which was as follows :—"The read ing of the 17th section is not clear ; but on a careful consideration I think that the words 'contract,' 'agreement,' or 'undertaking' do not include such services rendered as those by Mr Brett. At the same time, the Word ' undertaking ' has a large significance, and a Court of Law might take a different view."

A Member : All that three guineas ? Mr Holdship : Are we to suppose if I go up to Mr Cosgrave's, and buy a handker chief, that his position as a member of the Board is endangered ? The Chairman said they could not pass the resolution without stultifying the Board. Mr. Macfarlane said he had requested to hate the date of Mr. Brett's election, and the rum of money paid to this firm sent to *h-Whitaker. It had not been done. Here gome of the members laughing at Mr. Macfarlane's rueful visage, that gentle man continued- He was sorry to see that the Board re gamed it as a laughing matter. (Renewed Brnues.) It was a very serious matter. It *as not as if only 6d. or la. had passed, Dw actually £90 had been paid to the firm. *he Secretary : No, sir. mr. Macfarlane: He could not seethe V£ c of haying a law if they did not keep to Js^»»Cß thought it was nonsense sub alV^jrach a q Ueß tion to Mr. Whitaker at Macf»vr oa der Heyde asked how Mr. Wag nff!!!'?l^6 oat that the principle amount» ? by the difference in the Was nr> A-a^ ar as ne c°uld see, there £90 in *'^cc between £1 and £50, or hear) j f °^ring the principle. (Hear, question tJi I—*B mt«n<led to submit the the rpan-V -c^^ht also ask what would be orOomS" of the Chamber BowdjT *"* sappHed any article to the HMtif' ltf " vT^ kerizie : Would it not be "spHierT 7^ c£arlane would withdraw it

Mr Cosgrave, sotto voce : Macfariane don't make a fool of yourself. Withdraw the motion. Mr Macfariane : " Na. na, na. Leave it to me ; leave it to me." Mr J. S. Macfariane then moved for per mission to add to bis- motion words to the eilect that the matter be referred to the Superintendent. The majority of the Board were of opinion that this was absurd, as ifc was first settling the question and then submitting it to an authority. ! Mr Boylan was of opinion that even if Mr Brett was a contractor in. the plainest sense of the word, his election would be valid, in asmuch as he took his seat as Chairman of the Parneil Boaul. He believed if Mi- Taylor, the chief contractor to the Board, was chairman of the Parnell Board, he would be entitled to sit at the Harbour Board. On it being put to the Board whether the motion should stand as amended, there was not one voice in favour of it, but several decided "noes." The original motion was then moved by Mr Macfariane, and to his great disgust, if one might judge by the expression of his face, there was no seconder to be found. The motion consequently lapsed. 1 his was the end of the business.

CHORAL HALL.

f]s T acknowledgment of the valued assistance rendered by Miss Christian on the occasion of thy recent annual performance of " The Messiah," the members of the Auckland Choral Society tendered to that lady a com plimentary concert, which took place last evening in the Society's Hall, in the presence of a large audience numbering over 800 persons, and under the special patronage of His Honor Sir George Arney, and His Honor the Superintfndent. The Society mustered its full strength of performers, vocal and instrumental; and in addition to Miss Christian herself, Mrs Smythe and Mr Skiauer appeared among the soloists. The first part of the programme consisted of selections from "The Elijah," an oratorio' which has become familiar to every member of the Society through its frequent perform ance under the conductorship of Mr Joseph Brown, who on this occasion once again wielded the baton. After the introductory recitative, the first chorus, "Help, Lord," was given, but it lacked the precision which should mark the opening chorus of an oratorio, the principal defects being observ able among the tenors. The quartette, "Cast thy burthen," was very nicely rendered. Next followed the treble solo in the oratorio, " Hear ye, Israel," which was sung most skilfully and with perfect taste by Mrs Smythe, the accom paniment being on the whole very satis factory. This song- is perhaps the most difficult of all oratorio solos, and we do not hesitate to say that it was never before sung in thi3 colony with such effect as last night. The chorus thoroughly warmed to their work, in "Be not Afraid," and the result was the finest; bit of chorus singing we have ever heard in Auckland. Miss Christian sang the recitative (with chorus) "Have ye not heai;d," and most ably and effectively interpreted the character of the wicked Queen (Jezebel) in donouncing " The prophet of the Lord ;" but the succeeding chorus, " Woe to him," sounded very tame when contrasted with the bold, deiineatot3 r notes of the soloist. The angelic trio, " Lift thine eyes," was sung by Mrs Smyth©, Mrs Mitchell, and Miss Christian. Need we say more ? Those who heard it last night will not soon forget the enjoyment of that most celestial harmony, which is best ap preciated by silence and without demon stration. The chorus of angels, "He watching," went well ; bub we should like to see a still greater attention paid by all to the marks of expression. One rebellious voice will spoil a whole choru?. The bass recitative " 0 Lord, I have laboured in vain" wanted more practice to make it anj thing else than a failure, and we could not help thinking that its selection was in judicious ; not so, however, with the solo " O rest in the Lord." This was, of course, tLe gem of the oratorio. The charm of Miss Christian's singing lies not so much in her magnificent voice as in the striking fervour and delicacy of expression which she throws into everything she undertakes. Aro est eelare arteni ? This is the case with Miss Christian. She is a thorough artiste, and yet in listening to her every note strikes a responsive chord in one's heart, such a3 nature —and that a woman's nature —alone can penetrate. The tenor recitative "Ye people" and air " If with all your hearts" were sung by Mr Skinner with accuracy and good taste. We like this gentleman better in sacred music than in secular, and this is saying a good deal, for many a singer who excels in ballad-singing falls short of the mark when subjected to the severer test of oratorio music. A word of unqualified praise to the violins for their dexterous manipulation of the " Waterfall," runs in the grand concluding chorus of the first part, and we must pass on to a brief notice of the second part of the programme. After an overture ("Zampa") spiritedly played by ths band, Mrs Mitchell saDg Farmer's song, "I love the morning," in a very skilful manner, and was loudly applauded. Miss Christian favoured the audience with two songs, "Auld Robin Gray," and Kathleen Mavourneen," the latter being substituted for a song set down to Mrs Smythe (for whose indisposition an apology was tendered to the audience.); and after the band had played Mendelssohn's "March of the Priests" (Athalic), Miss Christian again delighted the audience with a charming little sentiment by Claribel, entitled "Children's voices," in which the distant echo of an invisible choir was heard with good effect. After this came selections from the " Stabat Mater." The tenor solo, " Cujus Animam," forci bly sang by Mr Skinner ; and the sublime duet, " Quis est homo." by Mrs Smythe and Miss Christian, which want of space forbids us to mention at the length it deserves. The audience, in defiance of all order, assailed the singers with a storm of bouquets before the duet was fairly con cluded ; and having thus given vent to their pent up feelings, most of them quitted the hall, a few only remaining to hear the galop (by the band), which form an odd sequel to the mournful strains of Rossini's solemn music. And thus ended the most enjoyable concert of its kind that we have ever heard in the Choral Hall. Sigma.

fMlltlH!^ SfAE, "WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13, ittrs.



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IVails, at per tb Blasting Powder, at psr lb "Cast - tetl Hummers, at per lb Patent Doubled-taped Kuze, per coil _• hovels, Long handled Ames, each ' Shovels, Long-handled Collins, each Shovels, Short-hindled Ames, each Shovels, Short handled Collins, eacli Hammer EUndl«s, Hickory, each Hammer Hn.ndie3, Colonial, per doz Manilla Rope, best, per lb Newcastle Coal, per ton Steel faced Hammer, per lb ByOTder- W.HORNE, >- . Manager. Coromandel, Jauuary 11,1875. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 9th January, 18T5. ; RENDERS will be received at this Office until the 30th inßtant, for the Erection of a School-house at Waiomio, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands ; and one at Orakei, near Auckland. Plans and Specifications can be seen at this office, , and any further information supplied. ' The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. [ H. T. KEMP, '! "'- Civil Commissioi-er



"DRINOE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manager .. .. .. J. R DeLias Stage Manager H. P. Stone GREAT SUCCESS OF THE VERSATILE STAR, AMY STONE, Supported by this Powerful Company. WEDNESDAY AND THUXSDAY EVISNINGS, January 13 and 14, Dion Boucicault's great Drama of DO T ; OI? ? THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. DOT (with song) .. .. AMY STOKE John Perrybingle •. .. Mr Aveling Caleb Plummer .. .. JAr H. F Stone Gruff Tackleton .. .. Mr Oily Deering The Slranxer Mr Sweeny Tilly Slowboy Miss Patty Holt "May Fielding .. .. .. Miss Blanche Mrs Melding .. .. .. Mrs 0. Jones To conclude with the Laughable Farce, PADDY MILES'S BOY. Faddy Miles Mr Sam Poole "Dr Ooates .. .. .. Mr Oily Deering Henry Mr 0 Bollosvay Job Mr Sweeny Reuben .' Mr C iiill Mrs Fidget Mis C.Jones Jane Jttiss Knight Prices of Admission :— Drcs«i Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d : Pit, Is. Uox Plan at Uptoo's X ORNE-STBEET HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 20. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will be Riven by the LEADING AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. Under the Distinguished *\*tro".»ge and in the Presence of the FresiJiQg Officers, P*st Officers, aud Brothers of the Fountain Friendship Lodge, No 392j, 1.0.0 F., M.U., A. • ) : also. Offices and Members of the Auckland F;re. Brigade, tor the Benefit ok Mks. Koyer. N.B. —Members of Societies will please attend in Regalia. Members of ether Benefit Souictie3 are iiivitad to attend. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3a ; Second Seats 2s. Tickets to be had of any Member of the Fountain Friendship Lodge. P. DOR4.W, Manager. W. MA-WHEY, Secretary. S3?" Programme see Saturday's f tab. __£j CITY OF AUCKLAND No. 1 LOYAL ORANGE LODGS. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in ihe Lodge-room, WeUealey-street, on Thursday Evening riext, at 7 30 p m. Visiting Members are invited to attend. By order of the W.JVI. A DESIE AB L E Residence C*. in bj moods-street for sale or to let. —Apply to Vickers and Pavies, Land Agents, bhcrtliind gtreet. N ° /—- 1 " El MORRIS MARKS, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, Auckland, having Retired -from the Pawnbroking Business, requests persons having Goods Pawned with him to Redeem them on or before the time expires. LO;T, a Black Luce Shawl, between Bishop's Court »nd Mrs Bayter's fa girl seen picking it up), fr'icder will bo rewarded when r_ wrned lo Mrs 'tevocs, Parncll. __ AUOKLAiNJ) ART ILL EX V VOLUNTEERS, The Battery and Band will assemble at the Grey street junction on THURSDAY evening, the 14th instant, at a quarter-past .seven, to march to the Drillshod for -Monthly Inspection. Uniform: Fall Dress, with arms and accoutre ments. .T HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. A R. V., No. 2 CITY COMPANY. « —The, Montlily Inspection Parade will take place on THURSDAY NEXT, 14th instant, at the Drill-shed, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform—Full dress, with arms aud accoutrements. After parade there will be an Election of Non-commissioned Oilicers, when every member is desired to be present. The second Monthly Competition for Medal will talcs place at the Range, at Saturday, the lCth instant, at 1.15 p.m. Sharp.—W. H. SKINNER, Lieutenant. (3T. MATTHfiVa SOUOuL, HOBSON-STREET. School Duties will Re-commence on MONDAY next, The ]Blh inst. Bookb. &c, ure provided dnring t_e uomjnuance of the Scholars The terms are la p-:r week. T-iore is also a Night -Jchool in conntction with the above, ou ihe. same ten' s The subjects C m prise—Re unng, Wiitlng, Arithmetic, __ng_i_h Grammar, History, and Geography. Ths greatest c»re and attention ia given to ensure a souuil Eug ish education. Xlie School-room is com modioua and well v. ntih-.tert. and is open to the day scholars from 7 30p.m to ft p m for the preparation of their smdies, Jb.very evening, excepting Fridays aad Saturdays. There will be a Private Clsss every Friday, from 7.30 t.j 0 pm, for these who wi__ to commence Litin, Greek, Algebra, and liuclid. Tho^e who are desirious cf the Friday Kvening Class are requested to commut ii-.ote with tuO Teacher as early as pcsaibie during nexv Week HAROLD E. W. SCJTTOX, Master. THE RETREAT, Manukau Road, ■A — Miss Roberisha*'s tupils will Re assemble on Monday, Jai vary 25 1875. ___ A DIES' CuTIEGE, opposite St. Mat thew's Church, will re-open oa the 25th instant. HOUSE, Shortlaiid Orea- O cent. Mrs. Warden's pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 19. RS O'PIALLURAN and Miss DRTJRY'S Pupils will Ke assemble Monday, the 18th instant, top of Wakene-d-street. An Even ing Uasi. _ XfiPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, H~\_ Onelmnga.—Mrs Lewis informs her Pupils the vacation terminates on MONDAY, January 25,1875. 8 Pit ING vIITTa. S&MINAiiY, PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. "VV. ADT)EY request their Pupils t > Re-a- gamble on Monday, llih January. Town Pupils may have Quart-rly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 am ommbua by leaving their names at his office. mHi_ "Ml: SES OR ■ IG'S Pupils JL will Re-assemble on THURSDAY, January 21, 1875. corner of Hardin.e and Grahame-street^ 0 LEY, a 6-Roomed Cottage, situ ated in Franklin Road. —Apply Oity Mart, Queen-street, opposite P. Darby's. __ i the P_>NTHisO* you can get a good 1 weed Suit made to OTder and warranted shrunk, (it 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Panthwn, TJ ueen-street. . ; „ $*&. I0& f% *> .m ■■•■•■■;^ BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. THOMAS BAENETT PURVEYOR, Queen-street, opposite Mr J. Blair's Grocery Establishment, mh E UNDEIiSIGNiI) HAS FOR SALE AKD TO ARRIVE: Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 200Z3 Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Rope, best quality, lj to 3#in Chain Cabl-s. J to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to 3Cj«wt, j> d'riiialty les Baxter Brother s Hoyal Navy Canvas Gourock CanviiS. extra quality Christie s Double-crown RoyJ Navy Canvas Gordon's JSoyal JNavy Canvas O. lza Oil, in casks and drums -■ i-aint Oil, raw and boiled, iv cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and T*r, best quality Kesin, Oakum, Sail Twine Faints-r'W hite, gteen, and, black, &c D. H. "moKENZIB, Custom Ho jxr sb- s t r^e et.



JTEW SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT 01" NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Style!, Qualities, and Description, consisting of — NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOEED SILKS s NEW FAKCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to bis Large Stock of DKESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLOEED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are nn usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS '.CO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fuliv supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETB to be oleabed out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers-and "Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL,. AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKINS, (Latb Hay and Honbyman).



A BSTRACT < F MONEYS FE- j JOL CEIVED and PAID on account of " Th« Aack- - *;}{ ~$ land Harbour Board," for the year «nding th» »la* : December, 1874:— j SENEEAL ACOOtKI. .) MONEYS BEOBTVB». : £ *.«. .1 ■ ; To Balance from last year, as per state- j ment— • 1095 1 I : :'i y*;\ To Cash received on account of — Kents cf Endowments 8783 18 1 ~i Wharf Tolls 2056 5 4 . i : Wharf License Fees 177 10 0 • Goods Wharfage 5378 13 % \ Export ~ i\.. 356 10 1 j ,', Shipping „ 1392 3 * Watermen's License Fees 33 0 0 ■■■; ;■- Harbour Dues 132 10 10 ! Harbour Master's~Fees 15G 11 0 i Pilot Dues 1614 15 t Crane Due 5......'; 98 12 • : ;\ Gridiron Dues ' 83 10 0 S ; Fine for Breach of Regulations 0 2 0 ' " : ■;.:' Piles Sold to Contractors 733 16 0 - \ Old Material Sold 156 0 4 Miscellaneous Matters 350 12 8 : f '' £17,589 11 S : :| January 1,1875. | MONEYS PAID. £ •.«. T-. By Cash on account of Salaries— j| Office Department 777 0 0 I Chief Harbour Master and Pilot Ds- :>jp partment 1027 13 4 . -"a -Harbour Master and Wharfinger... 460 0 p r| Cleric of Works, Cadet, &c 460 18 7 .|, Collection of Tolls 289 0 10 4 r | - By Cash paid on account of — - -I Purchase of Piles 1235 6 8 : Kepairs to Queen-street Wharf 1044 4 11 ~|" Renewal of Queen-street Wharf 3144 10 0 l-i Construction of No. 5 T 1164 0 0 | Construction of No. 6 T 410 0 0 ,; ;| Office Expenses, Rent, &c 238 8 « J Ofiice Expenses, Engineer's Depart- W ment 61 7 9 ,1 Printing and Advertising 259 11 7 Loan 1159 12 a Pilot Department ...." 154 4 4 Cleaning and Sweeping Wharves .... 150 17 I ]| Repairs to Wharves and Jetties 254 16 8 1 Law Expenses" 25 14 2 j Lighting Wharves 32112 9 Repairs Customhouse-street Wall 615 10 4 1 Buoys and Beacons 74 12 2 .. ,-'M Cranes, Repairs, &c 59 0 11 J Sheds on Queen-street Wharf 225 12 1 3 Customhouse-street Allotments 20 5 T Fittings, &c, New Offices 189 8 11 Permanent Works 88 2 1 I Repairs to Devonport Wharf 217 5 0 J Cleaning out Silt Basins . 31 10 0 j Contingent Expenses, Engineer's | Department 108 14 9 I Miscellaneous matters 444 11 10 1 Balance on deposit at interest at Bank • J of New Zealand 2000 0 0 | Ralance at Bank of New Zealand, 1 open accoimt 876 3 8 - £17,589 11 • James M. Bbigham, Treasurer. , : PERMANENT WORKS ACCOUNT. MONEYS BECEIVED. £ *. d. To balance from last year, as per state- y ment 1,806 11 10 Cash received from City Council 1,306 10 0 j General Account ■ 88 iJ 1 "^ j £3,201 3 11 SIONEYS PATD. - £ s. a. By Cash Paid- Scoria Ash, Mechanics' Bay Reclama- i tion 36 11 0 ; Scoria Ash and Men's»Wages, Free man's Bay Reclamation ...-. 143 0 S ?, Contractor Freeman's Bay Reclama tion, final payment 613 0 0 Vs Contractor for Silt Basins 2,408 12 8 £3,201 311 James M. Beighast, Treasurer. January Ist, 1875. I hereby certify that I have examined the accounts of the 'Auckland Harbour Board lor the financial period ended 31st December, 1874, and compared them with the vouchers, which I find to be correct. B. Maclean, * Provincial Auditor. Audit Office, 9th January, 1875. MONDAY, JANUARY 18. AT RISK OF PURCHASER, MR WIL LIAM ALEXANDER PATkRSON. ;: COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, NEW NORTH ROAD. HP HE Subscribers Lave received in- JL structions to seJl, at the J-and Mait' Fort street, on Monday, ISth instant, at 12 o'clock, ai the .p risk of the purchaser, Mr William Alexander Paterson, . Part of Allotment No 16, Section No 6, Suburbs j of Auckland, 140 feet frontage to the New .■ North JKoad, by an average d<pth of 170 ■ feet, with the five-roomed Cottage and Stable thereon erected, known as Mr James Millar's property, and now occupied by Mr; Kirby. S4MUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. SHIP'S STORES, CHIP'S STORES. E. • & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 15th January, at 11 o'clock, A very large parcel of Ship's Stores, ex Assaye, from London, all being of iiret-elass qualities and in large lots, viz.— 24 cases Preserved Meats 25 casks Fine Biscuit 10 jars Pickles 70 packages of Flour, Preserved Potatoes, and Oatmeal 20 ca>es Limejnice, best quality ; also qn*nti ; ',, lies of bottled Beer, b aisios, Sugar. Peas, ' : , Coffee. Bean»,lioaf Sugar, Soap, Tea, cherry, ■ i Salt, Mollasses, (sa> o, Bice, Mustard " &c &c, &o. NO RESERVE.. TO-MORROW. CITY MA R T. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, DRAPERS, - . AND THE TRADE. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. NOW LANDING EX A SIATK GRANT & MORTON i HAVE received instructions to sell : by auction X'o-morrow (Thursday) Jan 14, at 11 o'clock prompt, > A Large Parcel of Drapery, Manchester Goods,V ; Clothing, &c, bow landing ex Aesaye-' ' :7 . i; Also, 5 cases Men's Felt Hats, assorted, new , shapes. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, BREACH-LOADING FOWL.ING PIEOI. PIANOFORTE. EOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. BOOK S. THE Subscribers will sell at the -- Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at «ieTen . o'clock, Household Furniture, Eosewood Pianoforte, superior Centr»l-flre Breach-loading Fowling • Piece, ia leather case with all toe ctttrtd/e, filling apparatus, &c, neatly new; Offico - Counter, &e.,&c Also, A number of very good and well bound Boofcn, the property of a gdntlenian ie*ving tha colony. AT HALF-PAST TEN. By order of the Chief Post Master— Timber, Doors, Desks, &c. "_ At the Building; lately occupied as the Poat-off oe. , ...■•■; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■ . ' Auctioneers. *