TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Friday. Mr Donald McLean's Meeting with the Maori King. On 31st ultimo the Native Minister re ceived a written invitation from Tawhiao to pay him a visit at Waitomo, about half-way between the European boundary and his principal settlement at Te Kuti. On Mon day, February Ist, two well-manned canoes came down to take the Native Minister and his party up. On Tnesday, at 11 a.m., the Native Minister and party started, and arrived at Louis Hettit's at 3 in the afternoon. Major Te Wheoro, Paul Tuhaere, Hone-Te- One, Rev. William Patene-Te-Awaitaia, and other chiefs proceeded to Tawhiao's village that evening, and on the 3rd the Native Minister, with Messrs Kemp, Mair, Bush, and Davies visited Tawhiao They were received with the usual welcomes and wav ings of shawls. On coming close to the place two of Tawhiao's head chiefs came out, un covered, to lead the Native Minister to the place assigned for strangers. After the usual lapse of time, it was announced that Tawhiao would come out and make a set speech, which had not been his -previous practice. The substance of the speech was a welcome to the Native Minister aad some allusion to the restoration of the Waikato.

The Native Minister replied that his being welcomed was not a new thing ; that his father had done it before him who has now gone ; and it is but right that he sheuld do so also, having only just arrived. He would not now reply to other parts of his speech. After along interval and a supply of food, Tawhiao and his principal chiefs came to shake hands with the Native Minister and party, and he expressed a desire for a further meeting at Te Kuiti, at which he hoped the Governor and Native Minister would be present. The Native Minister replied that it might not be convenient for the Governor to attend a meeting unless it was at Kawhia.

After some further conversation the meet ing terminated for that day. On Thursday, the 4fch, Tawhiao, accom panied by bis wives, children, and principal chiefs, visited the Native Minister at Het tit's, where he dined, and discussed terms of settlement with the Native Minister. On applying for the restoration of Waikato, the Native Minister informed him distinctly that such a thing was quite impossible, and would not be entertained by him or by any other person in authority. The Governor had not the power to do so, the Assembly of New Zealand having passed laws respect ing those lands which must be upheld, and the proceeding had also the concurrence of the English Government. The Government were, however, prepared to treat him with just consideration, and on his aiding and co operating with the Government in maintain ing order and repressing crime within the district whose people were under his in fluence, he would treat him generously for doing so. But the Native Minister did not desire to press any reply from him at pre sent, until he had had full time to confer with his peopie, and consider the proposals then made.

Tawhiao appeared evidently well disposed and frequently expressed his friendship towards the Native Minister, on account of his being a friend of his father's—the late Potatau. On the second day he lost much of the reserve of the previous day ; and the demeanour of his people, over whom he has despotic sway, was quiet and respectful. And now that the ice had been broken by a formal meeting, which is always significant with the natives of a termination of all hos tile feeling a wish.was expressed by Tawhiao that more frequent and friendly interviews would take place with the Government. ' , This day. Return of Sir Donald McLean.

The Native Minister and suite left here for Hamiltonfat noon. The natives are return ing.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. A fire broke otit at the Wharf Hotel to-day, which was quickly extinguished. Ten of the A C. force leave Sbortland to day, for Ohinemuri, under Sub-Inspector Newall, to preserve peace at the request of Mr Mackay.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr O'Suliivan, Inspector of Schools, finished a thorough examination of the Tau ranga and Whareo Schools. The report of the former is unsatisfactory. The school master received notice to leave. Mr O'Sulli- Tan has proceeded to Opotiki. The natives are busy harvesting. Mr C. O. Davies writes to the Tinies advocating the holding of temperance native meetings on Sundays. The Tauranga regatta wiil shortly even tuate.

Business is flat and stale. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. A letter appears in to-day's local from Mr C. 0. Davis, defending ably the Maori tem perance meeting on Sunday last, against the denunciations of the .Rev Mr Jordon from the pulpit.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Phoebe's Passengers- The Phoebe's passengers for the Manukau, are Messre Fisher, Murray, and Chisholm.

Arson Case at Tokomairo.

The Tokomairo arson case, the evidence shewed that Jones went to Calder's house in semi-intoxication state on Monday, and de- - manded employment, which being refused he became abusive, and was turned away ; shortly afterwards smoke was seen rising from a stack of oats on the farm. He was seen makiog off. The next day when arrested in the township, he offered, if he had burned stacks, to pay for them. Theatrical.-Criminal Assault. George Case and wife will be passengers by the Albion. The evidence in the criminal assault case to-day was even more revolting than yester day, and resulted in prisoner's committal. Mr. Carruthers. Mr Carruthers has inspected the Clutha line with a view, to ascertaining if it is prac ticable to open it from Mosgiel to Kaitangata. With the exception of the superintendence of the Taieri bridges, from Mosgiel to be yond Milton, he considers it fit to be opened. • Harbour Board Favouritism. The Guardian in a slashing article charges the Harbour Board with gross favouritism in appointing an Inspector of Works and ignor ing Engineers of recommendation. _ Valuable Cargo. J-ne Bhip Waikato's cargo is valued at 15129,000, and comprised 4,048 bajes wool, 0,135 ounces gold, and sundries.

■ Tunnel Contract. «. ■ "'rac^an-contra(iictß the statement that tho Menore tunnel contract has been aban • ued. He says his partner has merely re- V\\. ■ , ■ " »4 Stirance Losses.—Death of Captain KB Knight. . Mr Eliot says the JNew Zealand Company only lose £1,000 and the South British £200 by the wreck of the Miranda. Captain Knight, of the ihip Bebington, on

his way home, died of heart disease daring the Tararua's trip across. Dissatisfaction in Southland. The Provincial Government, in replying to the resolution of the Southern Immigration Committee, repudiated the unworthy motives attributed by the committee, and declines to discuss the relative merits of Bluff harbour and Port Chalmers. The Government has -.always done its best to do justice to South land, but none of the resolutions are such as to influence, the Government in giving them effect. Immigration Mismanagement. The Bruce Herald complains of the refusal of the Agent-General's Department to afford facilities for passages, out of the hands for the Tokomairiro pottery works. Their em barkation was delayed weeks, then some were sent to Auckland, being told they could reach Tokomairiro from there without diffi culty.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Fatal Trap Accident. tip to eight p.m., it was imagined that the persons drowned in the Bangitata River, were Mclntosh, wife, and daughteis. It is now proved to be Hunt, the head master of the Timaiu school, Ms wife, and his mother, Mrs Cunningham. The bodies of Mesdames Hunt and Cunningham were recovered yesterday. Mrs Hunt leaves two young children, the youngest two years of age.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Tbis day. An important case bearing on the harbour ing of deserted seamen was heard yesterday at Port Chalmers. A settler charged with the offence of harbouring was fined £10 according to section 258 of the Merchant Shipping Act.

Sailed—Ship, Waikato for London with cargo valued at L 26.000, and three passengers.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. Arrived yesterday: Hopeful, from New castle. Sailed: Rose M, for Sydney; Jane Spiers, for Newcastle; E. P. Bouverie, for the Bluff; and Woolverine for Hobart Town.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The Berger Insolvency Case.

Mr Berger, the bankrupt, music and fancy goods seller, appears to have found that the Wellington air does not agree with him. His assignees and principal creditors met to-day according to arrangement with the bank rupt, but who did not put in an appearance. Some creditors "said he had not been seen for several days. City Muddling. The Tribune affects to discern indications in the City Council since the advent of the new Mayor, which are the premonitory of at tempts to obtain large borrowing powers, which means greater scope for muddle and galling financial difficulties.

Ten of the Wellington Eifle Association have challenged 10 Otago representatives to fire a match here on the .way back, and the latter have accepted. The following tender for plate laying on White CJiffs, branch building, Canterbury, was accepted : George Holder, Christchurch, £4112. The following were declined : Jas. Taylor, Cbristehureh, £4903; Mr White, junr., Christchurch, £5119; W. Fuller, Temuka, £5288.

The Post warmly commends McLean's conduct in reference to the meeting with Tawhiao.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Yesterday.

Sailed : Wellington, north, with seventy immigrants ex Humboldt, for Taranaki. Saloon for Auckland : Messrs Eiskell, Olivier, Rev. Mr Hendis, Dr Doyle and Mr Biscoe. Sir Donald McLean and the Maori

King. Eeferring to Sir Donald McLean's inter view with Tawhiao .and the opening of Ohiiremuri, the Times regrets the sign 3of impatience which the telegrams shew exist ing amoDg3t the miners, and cays ;-ir Donald McLean cannot be at two places at once, and cannot attend to two different negotiations at one and the same time. Therefore we say the Thames miners should wait patiently for the slow but sure development of the Native Minister's policy.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. westland Provincial Finances. The Superintendent, Mr Bonar, opened the third session of the Provincial Council yesterday. He stated that the land revenue had fallen short by £700, but as a third of the General Government .special graat was available, the total liabilities from the past year were only £2,000. During the year £18,000 has been spent on public works, against 10,000 in the previous year. He referred.to the promising prospects of the Jackson's Bay settlement, regretting that no practical benefit to Westland had resulted from the general system of immigra tion. He stated it was the intention of the Goveramenfc to amend the license laws. ■ He suggested that the Council should settle the amount to be paid to the Tramway Com panies, and the General Government would be asked to introduce an Act to pro vide compensation. On the Provincial question, he said his firm conviction was that the time had arrived when the system of double Government should cease. So long as the present provincial system con tiued so long would the weaker subdivisions of the colony continue to suffer.

QUEENSTOWN.

(Per Pr^ess Telegram Company.) This day.

A party of miners in crossing from Branches, at the Shotover, to the headland at Waitakl made a discovery of very rich quartz leads. NAPIER. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The total amount realized by the sales at the ram fair were over ten thousand pounds. Messrs Boutledge Kennedy and Co.'s sales were £500; Mr vV. R. Miller, £4,000; and there w«re a few other transactions.

CRICKET MATCH.

(PEE PIGEON EXPEESS.)

A match was commenced this afternoon at the Domain, between eleven gentlemen of the North Shore and eleven of the Parnell Clabs. The wickets were pitched at two o'clock, the North Shore going in first. A number of spectators were presents NORTH SHORE.—FIfWT I«miras. Mumford, c and b Cottoa ....-• •• *•> Swansou, b'Garland, c Coatei .. ... .. Jj Nolan, run out y hees notout ■ •• • • • •• 3* Whitaker .. -...„■ •• •• « Fletcher, not out .. .. ."• • •• •• x% Byes .... .'. .. -. .... 2 Wide .. .. •• •• } Wells, Brassey, Waterhouse, Thome, and Cochrane are to go in. The following are the P&rnell team :—G. Brookes, BlaDden, Gar land, Coates, White, Lacon, Daviei, Cotton, Yfttes, Ryan, and A. Brookes.

COLONIAL FIRING.

\JSY TJEZEGBAPH.]

PARAWAI.

Friday evening.

The firing at the white and black targets resulted in Sullen carrying off the match prize £6 ; Christie, eecond prize £5 ; Pur nell, third, £3. Partington made the same number of, points as the last named com petitor, but had a lower score at the last range by which his were decided. He however secured the 400 yards range prize, -£3, witn a splendid score fof 27. Gallagher won the second range prize. The following are the scores: —

This day, 3 p.m. In the Inter-national match, Leigh, of Auckland, and Munyard, made splendid scores at 400 yard range, 2G each. Leigh put on five bull's-eyes and two centres. Partington and Skinner ore also doicg some good work. Each scored 22 points at the last range. One of the A.C. men fell off i pontoon this afternoon, and had a naive w escape from drowning.

The 400 yards range "is closed :—English team, 225 ; Irish, 221 ; Colonial, 218 ; bcot tish, 211.

YACHTS FIASCO.

The race for yachts over 9 tons which ended in a dispute on Eegatta day, was appointed to be sailed over again at noon to-day. At that hour :—The yachts Spray, FJeetwing, Contrabantiere, and Thames, cams to the post, the absentees being the Secret, Daphne, and Good Templar. The boats took tbeir position at twelve o'clock, but there ■was no sign of a starter, and a long delay took place. After wating nearly an hour at anchor one of the Committee came off, and told the masters of the yachts that the starter would not officiate, and that there would be no race. The vessels there upon returned to their moorings. The suirter assigns as his reason for not starting the race that his office was taken from him in the rowiDg races by Mr. D. Oxley, and that he did not wish to render himself liable to similar treatment. The whole business from begirning to end presents such a mass of bad management that we decline to comment upon it. If the committee have any feeling at all they must feel very *', mean."

TBI6 EVENING STAK, SATgjUX&JTjn^^



Sutton .. Christie ., Purnell Partington Gallaugher Campbell. Elder Gordon Burns .. Clark Goldie .. Kingswell Chase McLaren Blake .. Tomlinson Curtis ,. Richardson .. Murray, A.C. Murray . .. Leigh Fox .. .. "Wilson .. Hoskin ., Hay .. McKee McLean Blatch ..

51 Munyard 46 Armstrong 45 DundaB 45 Martelli 44 Morris 44 McLeod 43 Skinner 43 Gascoigne 43 Fail-brother .. 42 McKenzie 42 MarshYdl 42 Brown .. 42 Hamlin 41 Thompson 41 Heaphy 41 Soper 41 Grant 41 Mcllbride 40 Blythe" .. .. 4d Campbell, A.C. 40 Ryan .. 40 Grundy 40 Chalklin 40 Sylres .. 39 Morley.. 39 Soall .. 39 Stonebridge .. 38

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TST ANTE D—A Schoolmaster for Boys' School, at Newmaket ; also, a Young Lady as Junior Assistant Teacher for the Uirh" School, at Oavhunga, Apply at the Office of the Education Board. FBKDEBICK J. MO?S, Eecretary. WANTED, two Domestic Servants, one as good plain Cook and Laundress, and the otljer as Housemaid, and to help with the needle. Apply at the office of thiß paper. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Wade, Livei^pool-Btreet. WANTED, an Engineer and a Cook, must be sober and competent.—Apply to G. Holdsbip and Co, Customhouse-Btreet. WANTED, eight or ten Labourers to open a Pipe Track in Customhouse-street. Apply on the ground, at 8 o'clock on Monday.—W. J. Marks . ANTED, a Smith and Striker.— Apply to C W. Woolgo'r, Grey-strett. ■ JO CARPENTERS—Wanted, two •*- good hands. - John W. James, Builder, Hobion street. ANTED, a respectable Girl to mike herself generally useful.— Apply 210, Queen-street. AJNTED Everybody to call at Sydney House, next Union Bank, Queen street, for the choicest fruits of the season. Fresh gathered. 'ANTED the public to call at Sydney ' House, Queen-street, to-night for delicious plums ; Auckland grown pears 4d per 1b ; garden peaches, 4d per dozen. ANTED the Business Men of Auckland to know that Lunch or Dinner at Biordan's Hotel and Cafe, comprising Soups, Fish, Joints, Entrees, and Pastry, One Shelling. WANTED, a partner with capital, say from £1,000, to join the present pro prietor in an established, respectable, and lucrative business. Constant attention not necessarily required.—Apply to "Bex 157," Post office, Auckland. ANTED, good Pick and Shovel Men, —Apply to Martin Donaher, Albert street. ■• WANTED, an active Message Boy. —Apply to James Smart and Co., Queen street. ANTED, a Partner in a first-class rising Business, or some one to advance Money on good security.—Apply to " Bottler," Stab office. WANTED to BUY, a Box-Mangle; new or-second-hand—apply, stating price, to ML, office ot this paper. W~ ANTED to LET, Houses of 4, 5, and 7 rooms.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. . ' . WANTED, a good Liauu dress and Cook.-Apply to Mrs G. W. iiinney, Upper Queen-street. RANTED to LET, in Grafton W . Koit.d, a comfortable six-roomed House — Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate -ftgent, Queen street. " . WANTED, a smart Lad at the Pantheon. ~\ ' WANT ED, a Cook.—Apply S-reyhonnd Hotel. ANTED, a strong Lad for Vice work.—Apply to James McEwen, Black smith, Custom-house-street, ANTED, attention to the fact that the Sewing Machine Club is nearly full; call quickly at W. C. Dennes, Albert Hotel Building, Queen-street. ANTED, a young Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply Stab office. - '■'0 BE LET, near St. Matthew's I Church, Hobaon-street, a comfortable House (furnished), 8 rooms, kitchen, stable, and conve nience*. —Vickera and Davies, Shortland-street. W~ ANTED, a Boy that can Milk Cows and attend Cattle.—Apply to Mr J. CPextte, City Mart Offices. WANTED KNOWN.—Valentines —A Splendid Collection. Kimmels Practical, and the JNewdSt Styles,'just opened, at Stretton's, top,of <-rev-street ■ ~ WAiNTEu, in the vicinity of Par-; nell, a neat fire-roomed Cottage, in a nice locality.—Apply by letter,, stating particulars, to "W.H., Stab office.



WANTED, a first-class Hand for the Dress Department.—Holloway and arlick. • . WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Payne, Princes-street, ANTED KNuWN" that we make a Oood Blick Suit to measure at £410s Ford, Potter and Co , The Pantheon. ANTED to LET, a Six-roomed House, adjoining Mr E. Wayie's, in Seafield View : ulso, a Six roomed House in Franklin Ko*d— Apply Mr Jiickman, Nelson-3tieet: or to H Parting ton, agent, Qneen-street. yy AiNTr.D, Bottles of every cles V "*' erlptlon. Highest prico .given at Ballin Brrther's Huctory. •T|7aNTED KNOWN that. I have * ▼ some cheap goods for a few weeks. Apples, 6K> for Is; Cooking apples, 6B> for Is ; about 60 dozen of Morton's Anchovy Sauce, 8d per bottle, 6s per dozen; Strong's Lancashire Sauce, Gd per bottle, 4s Gel per dozen; Yankee Relish, the richest sauce out, only 9rt per bottle, 7s Cd per dozen; large bars of soap, 9d ; Brandon's best full weight Candles, Helper 1b; Plates, 2d, 3d, and 4d each; Cups and Saucers, Gd and 8d ; White and Gold Toilet Sets, 2Gs per set; Children's School Books, Is 9d per dozen; Lomon Peel, Is 6d per lb ; Turkey Figs, 8s 6d by the box of I01bs; Cooking apples, 7s per case; and a variety of other articles cheap.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. ANTED KNOWJN, that Edgar and Co 'a Djing and Cleaning Establish ment ha b^en RKMOViii) from ShortJand-street to Weltesl :y-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewer >r Lxdies and gentlemen waited upon for orde-3 by leaving their address by post, or at the office, WellesJey-street iKast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. < WANTED to WELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N. B - Hiffhest price given for all kind? of old Metal.— ALPitE.D S&AftT, next to Blue Post Victoria street ' W' ANTED KNOWiN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasjnable puce*.—Address StfAK Omca. WA&U-UJ, .Everybody to imow that W. 8. JONKS, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed c*ole .Agent /or BJlinaans Celebrates Eoyai ISmbrocation for Horses, Castle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened, . fcA- AftTJSU KNOWM, that a v * terrible Slaughter in now being perpetrated n "Wakcfieirt-f treet in the shape of cutting down the priefs ol Bouts and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tiset'ient.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake flold-Btrect. _^^— \ /T*"~A NT X U, 600 tun» ot uio Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewtor, Lead. Maßtz Metal, Waste Paper, Oanv&3, Bagging, Hope, and Kaira ; also, Bottles, Caat-otf • lothing,. axi., at BA.TJYE * CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market, Qnenn-street. Auckland —S Moss, Manager \ci _« rj_l> Ji.Pi OVV i\ iai D Goi.»iE l» prepared to supply all kinds o! T'mber and other Building materials, including Sasfces, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Guru Laths, Shingles, s &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at hia lard , Custom-houfie rtruet. L'~OST, in Queen-street yesterday afternoon, a portion of a Jet Earring.—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mrs It. Wells, Wyndham-Btreet. |O OAKP-NTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders will be recoived up to I p.m. on TUESDAY, the 9th instant, for the Erection of a Cottage in AVel lesley-strcet. Plans, &c, at mv ofuce, Queen-arreet. EWD MAHONBY, Architect. UCKLAND WORKING M-iJS'S Fi<l_N_!l'Y AID SuCIBIY. A General Meeting of the Members of the above Society will be held at 7 p.m. on MuMD.iY next, Btb instant. Business of impor.ance. B BALtEN, Secretary. IT HE Highest Pritfe given for Cham pagne and Schnapps Bottles, in any quantity. —3, Queen-street. 'I'O WOKKING- CLASSES.—For a. * Sale, a good Freehold Two-roomed House and- Five Allotments in Weut-_treet, Newton, having a frontage of 149 feet to West-street, by a depth of 225 feet. Terms moderate. —Apply v John Cain, Edwin-street, Newton^ OARD AN~D R_SIDENO . par* tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House, Parn-.d A comfortable home is offered to pupils attending t»« public schools in Auckland. Satisfactory refer- >-^i. I'HE Pantheon is a complete success as shown by the many attempts to imitate us, but we are as busy as • ver, and must beg our customtrs to give us a tall week* notice - JCord, Potter. »nd Co _____ FOjrA LEASE, a good Dairy Farm at Kemuera.—Apply H. Parliigton, Bouse and L<>nd Agent, jiie.e"-st>e«t , FOR SALE or to L_T, a Five roomed House; fifteen minutes walk fr m. Queen-street, with stable, gnrden, and small paddock Ap,.!v to i*. Gilchrist, Breakwater Hoad. Ij^Oß SALE, a Six-roomed Cottage, : in St Mary's Eoad. Price, £240 — Apply to h. AsaroN &fON, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Cf>Oß SA.LE, a comfortable family jD Residence of five rooms in a nea-tthy situati m —Apply to K. Home, Shor laud street MIKE KINDLE R S FO h MJ *itTBTS<Jr !—The Union fash and Door Company are giving away for ale* days only, any amount of Cnlps and i-awdunt. Bring your own Bags. /^ ii __. L L Ii N^ (3- E. The Yacht Spbat is open to sail any 6f**t_.e Yachts which entered for the Sixth Race of the Regatta round Tiri Tiri; Spray to bo allowed to work her centra-board. Jra. QIjnGER'S SEWING MACiiIAJ-S. IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prieei. GEORGE HESLOP, Agent, The Fitting Shop, VtUcan Lane. ÜBY GOLD MINING COM PAKY (REGISTERED). All Shares on -which Calls remain unpaid will be advertised for sale by auction on an early date. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. THE inhabitants of Eden Terrace, and its vicinity, are requested to attend a MEETING, at the Eden Vine Hotel, on MONDAY EVENING, the Bth instant, at-7.30, to consider the best means of Draining the Pond. W. J. SUITER. pO.SLA T E R S. TENDERS for Slating twelve square will be re ceived, up to WEDNESDAY, 10th. instant.—B. Ddfft, top Hobson-street. >np o BUILD ER S. Tenders will be received until noon of SATUR DAY next, the 13th instant, for the Erection and Completion of a Bl ck of Brick Buildings in Victoria andAlbert-straets. ■ Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street, P. HERAPATH, . . Architect. IV/T ANGER E HIG HW A V JjLL d IST n I q_. I TENDERS WANTED. TENDERS will be received at the Pchool-hon.se, Mangere, at 2 o'clock pm , on SATUE.DAY, 13th February, 1875, for the following "Works :— I—For Forming and Metalling 70 chains (more or lew), of Road, beginning at tiie Mangere Bridge , 2—For Metalling about 5 chiics r n the Eoad known as " McLaaghlin's KoaU," B—For CaTtlng 200 cubic yards MeUl on the Boad between Otahudu and the Presbyterian Chnrch •4_l"or Carting 200 cubic yards Metal on the Soad bei-wesn the Presbytarian and Hhep herd'« Gate 6—For Carting 100 cubic yards Metal on the Kohuora Koad. Specifications may ba seen at the Manukau Hotel, Onehunß-. ' Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. JAMBS ROBERTSON, Chairman.



pRINCE OF WALES THiATRE. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY C. GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. i BENEFIT (And positively last appearance) OF THE WONDERFUL GIRA RD S. Last night of the astonishing performance of VALENTINE JACOBS. Last night of MIJsTIAQG-Ig "KNTGBT. TO-NIGBT (SATURDAY), Farewell and Poaitively Last Appearance of the - WONDERFUL GIRARDS! Pricag of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit, la. Tickets fnr Reserved Seats tor sale throughout the week at U ptoa'a pITT-STREET WES LEY AN 1- CHURCH.—Sunday Services -Feb 7.—The tteV J "Warren will preach iv the morning, at 11, and the Rev T. Buddl in toe evening, at 6.3». I HE JNEWTON KIRK.-Divine I Service at the usual hours To morrow. Subjects: JVTornitrg-The Pleoary Inspiration of Sotipture. Evening—The Apocalyptic Church _f Smyrna. fTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, U ■ Lome-street Ball, conducted by Samuel Bdger, Ba February 7, 1875. Morning—Content ment ; a virtue and a vice. Evening-1 he Soul; Ha reality and greatness APriST CHURCH, Wellesley street. P. H. Cornford, Pastor, subjects for February 7, 1876. Morning-Great Triumphs. Evening—Second Lecture on Pilgrim's Progress. The Plough of Despond. isiTifil) Mi_TMODii_T Ji'JbCJtE CHURCH.—Mornlnfr-JKev Thos. Huddle. Evening—Mr H-mry Ellis RIMITIViC Methodist Church, Edwards-street. Divine Service —Sunday, 7th February, 1875, in the morning, 11 a.m., by the Rev W. Harris ; and in the evening, 6.30 p.m., by the Rev. AY. Tinaley. ■ PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, Sheridan-street. Divine Service—Sunday, 7th February, 1875, in the morning, 11 a.m., by the Rev. W. Tinsiey; and in the evening, 6.30 p.m., by the Rev W. Harris. — NORTH SHORE Presbyterian Church .—Service willba conducted To-aiorrow Mormng *t the usual hour. FTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHETKCH, Pitt and Vinceat-streets. Key S. Macfarlane, of Christchurch; will preach on Snnday, Kebruary 14. n>or_ing «nd evening Anniversary Tea Meeting on 'iuesday, the lbtfa. Particulars in future announcement and posters. QT\ MATTHEW'S SCHOOL-ROOM. CONCERT AND READINGS, In t aid of St.-Matthew's Church Union, On TUESDAY EVENING NEXT. Glees, Solos, _c. by Members of St. Matthew's Choir. Admission —Sixpence. C_ T. MATTHEW' 3 CHUKCH JO UNION. The Eoading Room in connection with the above is now OPEN every evening from 7 o'clock till 9.30. Tickets may be obtained from the Hon. Treasurer, Mr T. H. Webb, at the rooms of the Union, opposite St Matthew's Chnrch. Subscription, sd per week. T> ALL TO THE REPRESENTATIVES. CHORAL HALL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1875. Tickets to be had of the undermentioned Members of the Committee: — Major Tisdall Major Heaphy, V.C. Dr. Dawßon Mr. P. Darby Mr. J. Hughes M. E. Lewis And Volunteer Officers. DOUBLE TICKETS 12s Cd. SINGLE TICKETS (Lady only), ss. PETER DIGNAN, Secretary. GENTLEMEN can be accomrno datfdwith cooifortabe Bnard and .Residence at 43. We leriay-strj-et. three doors from Young Men's Christian AgnocUMon. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Stiperintendent's Office, Auckland, February 6,1875. In compliance with a request made to me by Hia Worship the Mayor of Auckland, on behalf of a Public Meeting of the Citizens thereof, held at the Mechanics' Institute, on the 4th. instant, 1 hereby invite the inhabitants to observe the afternoon of TUESDAY next, the 9th instant, as a HOLIDAY, ill order that suitable preparation may be made for the Eeception of the Colonial Eifle Representatives, who are expected to arrive from the Thames at 6 o'clock p.m. on that day. „ The Provincial Government Offices-will be closed from 2 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday. J. WILLIAMSON, - Superintendent. TO OWNERS, AND AGENTS OF OWNERS, OF CIT? FREEHOLD OR LEASE HOLD PROPERTIES. Town Clerk's Office, February 6,1875. NOTICE is hereby given that whore rates are in arrear on small tenements or holdings are not paid by the Ownisbb, or their agents, the City Council will, in accordance with Clause 234,: Municipal Corpora tions Act, cause notice to be served on Tenants hot to PAY KENT until the amount of Rates due thereon is paid to the Rate Collector by the person in occupa tion. , /:..•'-. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. LAND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. NOTICE Is hereby given, that the several parcels of land hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer-Act, 1870," unless caveat be lodged forbidding the same in each case, on or before 20th March, 1875; — Robert Chisholm.—Allotments 5, 6, 7,14,15, and 62, Parish of Titirangi, County o£ Eden, Nos. 803 to 807. John Edson and Joseph Hobneb Fletcher, Trustees under the will of James Green, de ceased.— Part of allotment 1, Section 10, . Suburbs of Auckland, No. 812. William Bibd Thomas.—Allotment 181, Pariah of Pukete, County of Waikato; also, Allotment 58, Town of KihiMhi, in said County, No. 814. Frederick James Somerfteld.—Suburban allot ment 33, Section 1, Parish of Takapuna, County of Eden, No. 808. WIMJAM Adaib.—Lot 14, of subdivision of allot ment 6, Section 15. Suburbs of Auckland, Symonds-street, No. 811. Diagrams may be inspected at this office. Dated this sth day of February, 1875, at the' Land* Begtatry Office; Auckland. _. GEO. B. DAVY, District I*nd BagUtrr •■' --:--- / "■• ♦' '■■■■■■ , .^c:.^—'!--1--^—--" ■ *



■ • . ■ ■ ■? J^ GENUINE SALE DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Bags to inform hia numerous customers and the public that hejhas commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OT HIS WHOLE STOCK OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been SE-MABKGD, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it is more particularly his desire to CLEAB OTTT A BEaVY StTRPLXTS STOCK of DRESSS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AKD CLOTHING, Put that he feels that be cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE Without including Manchester and other plain Gooda : he has therefore KEDTJCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers ; have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, sue- as SHEETINGS, QUILT^ BLANKETS, TABI.S LINE!?, *c, AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AMD DEES 9 MATERIALS, BLACK <fe COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, <kc, &c, &c, . AT CONSIDEBABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following BEDPCTIONSon th» Prices have been made, and are genuine :— ~ Dreiß Materials, 20 to 26 per cent redaction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 75 per cent redaction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per oent reduction - Sheetings, Qnilts, Blankets, Lorg Cnrtains, Table Linen, Crimean pbirtiigi Flannels, PrlLls, *c., 12J to 16 per cent redaction Ladies' BUk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 per cent redaction Black Alpacoas, Coburg*. French KTerinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J to 20 per cent redaction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, Ac, 5 to 40 par cant reduction. #' • ■ • _-£T - IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trpwsers, Trowen and Vests, Boy's and Yonth' Clothtrg, *c, 16 to 25 per cent reluction Tweeds, White whirls, Crimean Shirts, Bats, Scarfs, Ties, Collan. Hosiery, »o , 16 to 25 per cent redaction Real Macintosh Coats, 83s 6d, all sires ; aiual price, 46s to 65a. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. §r THIS 18 TBE FIRST [CUEABU" SAL* H.A. HAS )U>v'sßtKlP. *' GENUINE OKI. JEi H. A r LATE :, ■■ ■ I•• :■ ..y~'-



A UCKLAND REGATTA d H ANNUAL GENERAL MEETIS S The Annual Mooting of tlie Members of °Li«|H Club will be held at the Club-room, ThameteSil^M on TUESDAY, Oth instant, at 8 p.m. ■ %« Business: To receive Balance-sheet, eject :>;^H mittee, &c. ~ j,)vll___l Subscribers of not less than jEI are entitled i|H the privileges of F O r"^ S A l||l VALUABLE MANURE. | H About 80 loads of STREE* SWIEPIW3S. ijpTM per load, suitable for Garden*, especially on <L;.:.; SolL—Apply to City Surveyor office, Canada afcs ■ dings. Queen-street, v ■ PabHc Works Office, _ , .- _■ Colonial Architects Branch, ''■jM ~M Wellington, January,6, lßl&M "■ OEPARATE TENDERS are M vited for the Erection of NEW DEPART?, MENTAIi OFFICES for the General Governments • at Wellington. ! General Condition*, Specifications, and Drawlnijg*; may be seen at ihe Office* of the Colonial Archltaiml Wellington, and at the Offices of the District Eujffl J neers at Auckland, Chrfstchurch, and Ruoedia. j | To Contractors.—The time forcompltstinjf the KorOfj J Wing of the General Government's Departm«nUl||afl Offices is extended to the 30ih of November. 1876- J| Tenders addressed to the Hon the Minister f«rffft| Public Works, and marked outside, " Tender 'OCftia Departmental Offices," will be received *t ihe office |ii\ of the undersigned up to 4 p.m., on MONDA.Tf/tiiiaS Bth day of February, 1875. ; Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided tnatjj original Tenders and. deposit are lodged, with UifMo nearest District Engineer at the time above spedfle&'ilic The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accented. U% W. H. CLAYTON,-'--': ' v||j- Colonial Architect. '{)' City Surveyor's Office, -■■■'■ f February 5,1875. 1 TENDERS FOR DILAPIDATED 'vM BUILDINGS. rpENDERS will be received at "this \ X office until noon of WEDNKSDaY, the 10tl» ; iostiint, for tbe Pm chase and Removal of' a;twc^|w storied Timber Bmldiug, with double Chimneys,. . { situate in Morton-street, known as " Ncah'c Ait" • Conditions can be seen at this office. • til W. ANDERSON. City surreyor;.1!?';-!*! : : : INDEPENDENT -ORDER OF*/ BEOHABITBS, B.TT. HOPE OP AUCKLAND TENT. ''''; ■ ' -. - The adjourned Quarterly Meeting-will be held IB ! the Tent itoom,. Albeit-Jtreet, on MONDAY, the Bth insUnt cen.mencing at 7 80 o'clock- Ail Members we rto,u»sted to attend- - • ' jas GJBO.c4ER.es. '^mm K. H. HUGHES, Secretary. ■ ■'""' MONDAY, FEBRUARYS ; L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, on Monday, February^, at 12o'clock, 30 cases Pears ■ 10 cases Apples • ■ . . ' 2 tons Onions (Auckland grown). TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. CITY MART. TO GROCEES AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE <-F TEAS, SUGARS, OILMEN'« STORES, Ac, GRA^TT t MORTON. HAVE received instructions to sell^ by auction, on Tuesday. 9th February, at U o'clock, ■ ■, . s A Large Parcel of Teas, Sugars, Oilmen'a Stores, 1 Provisions, Candles, Auckland Soap, &., fee. . . ' ■■■•: ■: Termi at Sale. ~ '- ■ -■■■ ■■ ■,-■ ■'■ ■>• | tREUMINARY. JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS* PLATED-WARE, &d. GLASS CASES, COUNTERS,; *0,, &c R. ARTHUR ; HAS been favoured with instruction! iroroMrß. B«ck, Jeweller, Qaren-.ttet (who is leaving for England) to sell by amctiiß, at hit Premises, on a d»y to be n»m t d is the JUut w«ek of the present month, The balance of his Stock of Jewellery, Biter, ware. Silver Cups, Watches t locka, Plated ware. Glass Ca.es, Counte>s, &io PRELIMINARY NOTICE. PAE BO A TOWNSHIP. OHINEMURI. - THE Undersigned having been favoured with instructions from Mwn Jackson and BusseU, wilt offer for sale by public auction, at Grahanutown, on an eaily d^te. Allotments in the above Township.' - Ternu of Sale, and date, will appear in a fntnr* advertisement. N.B.—Another steamer will commence runnirjf between Grahanutown and Ma township wivhm m lewdajs. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Anctioneeis. ;., ~;■■; ■- \ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8. IN THE EST/ OF T. KEMP FARM A^ ALBERT. FC ' LE. OPF -din -3 ' ." . •*$ ■ '(':■">'■ '-'■- '■' ■ .>vV.v----.".'r '""■■ ■;' '■■' '.'■■■■ ■ ■ ■' ■ "'" . ■'* '■■'-' -.-,...'.. " ' ■ ' r ,i'.. ■ ' "• .'• ■'■ "'■ : ' :..-■ ■ -■".,', .■' '-> - jjj': ■ ■■■ >.■ ' '-.•;■. ".'-■■ ; ■. '■'■ -;: ■ ■'~:'; " " - '~:.■ .■.