|||§ 'f - wa3 a very Da<* character; he followed the yW occupation of a fish-curer, but had frequently f'ffi I been charged with larceny, drunkenness, and other offences. ; > The Bench imposed a fine of £10, or three \ months' imprisonment. J] \ RUNAWAYS. ) *£. William Myas and James Williams, two % sailors, who have been remanded from tims were again brought up on a charge of deser tion from H.M. ship Blanche, and again iv " remanded. THE STABBING CASE. Olif Mattson was bi ought up on a charge of feloniously assaulting William Smith on the 21st February, by stabbing him with a knife, thereby doing to the said William fc'rmth grevious bodily harm. As tbe police were not prepared to go on with the case and the prosecutor unable to attend at Court, it was remanded until Wednesday next. CATHERINE TOWNSEND. Catherine Townsend alias Burke, of Chan cery Lane, appeared in answer to a summons for using unwomanly language, in William street, on the 26th instant. Mrs Townsend pleaded guilty, but at the same time protested that she was not a bad woman. She worked hard for a living. Mr Inspector Thompson informed the Bench that defendant was a perpetual dis turber of the peace of Chancery Lane. Mrs Townsend here burst into tears, still stating that she was not a bad sort, and was industriously inclined, but woman-like, she sometimes took just a small drop. The Bench was deaf to the merits of Mrs Townserd, and informed her that there were - three witnesses waiting to negative hf-r state ment. She must either pay a fine of £10, or go to prison for three months. Mrs Townsend now gave vent to a flood of passionate grief, which was truly tragic, and declared that she had paid her taxes,' and although she had no children, she bad satis fied the claim of the collector of the Educa tion Rate, and now an honest woman was about to be scandalously robbed of the profits of three months' hard washing, and • • all because she had used her tongue in self defence. She would get up a petition to Government.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Ohinemuri Rush. No less than 700 people passed the toll gite of Curtis's wharf to-day.

However rich the field may be, it is being oterdone, and there is certain to be disap pointment on the part of many.

To-morrow there will be an equally big rum, as many are going to see the official opsning.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Rich find in the Royal Oak. The Royal Oak got 200 cwt. of spcimen. on Siturday, tha best got from the mines Gold is showing ahead and over-head. About 450 lbs of specimens are on hand, and more are expected to-day. It is pro bable that a dividend of ss. to 7s. 6d. will be declared this week, and the shareholders may expect another soon. Wangapoua.—Picnic. _ T_w Rob Roy, with timber, cleared for Auckland from Wangapoua, on Saturday. The Glance is loading. Miss Harris gave a picnic at Wangapoua Mills, ;o a large number of children on Satur day. Dangerous Bush Fires- Busk fires have surrounded Coromandel endangering settlers houses. iYtajor Keddell's and Mi Hall _ houses were saved with diffi culty on .Saturday. Horse Racing. A race between the pony Rakau and Rye croft, on Saturday, was won by the horse. A flat race of 1(50 yards was won by the horse. Ihe hurdle race, 300 yards, by Rye croft. Flat race, 150 yards, by the horse. There was a large concourse, and much money cuanged over the events. The stakes were £lCa-side. The Rcyal Oak books close on Friday, and a divideni will be declared on Monday.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CJHRTSTCHURCH. (From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Discovery of Coal- It is reported that tine seams of coal have been struck on the estate, formerly belong ing to B. Sleath, but in the hands of Twenty man, Saunders, and Pratt. The laud is in the Malvern district, within easy distance of Christchurch A three-foot six seam has been struck it a depth of fifty feet. Another seam of eight feet at a depth of seventy-five feet. It is computed that the eight-foot seam will yield ten thousand tons per acre. Prolific Ciops- The crops about Christchurch are very heavy. A paddock of oats of the Hon J. Hall's yielded on thrashing out no less than ninety-one bushels per acre. Anderson Testimonial.— Railway Traffic The testimonial fund to Mr John Ander son now amounts to over £100. The traffic returns of the Canterbury rail ways for the mon.h. ending January 28, show a total of £10,503 lis as against the corresponding month 1874 of £8,123 10s. The Cabraens' Row- There was a special meeting on Saturday morning of the City Council, to consider the application for licenses under the new hackney carriage by-law, sent in by some of the cab owners. The City Council have adjourned the consideration of granting licenses to cabmen for one week. There were nine application?, but the Council wished twenty to apply before they would grant any. There appears some chance now of the quarrel being settled. Ram Fair. An enormous number of entries are ex pected for the Ram Fair, which is to be held on the-iif th and sixth of March. Disease among Cattle- Ifcisreported this afternoon that amabgnant disease has broken oat amongst cattle in the Taitapau district, and that thirty to forty head have died The Government have seat up Mr Veterinary Inspector Hill to nuke a fall report before Monday morning. Later. The reported malignant disease of cattle at Tai Taipu Groves is a false alarm. Thirty to forty bead have died, but the cause is as certained to be ergotised rye grass.

PORT CHALMERS.

(from our own Coirespondent.) This day. Arrived : Emu, steam barquentine, from - the Thames, after a ten days' passage. Two -eavy gales were encountered ; one easterly i White Island, the other S. W. off Banks re-inaula. The vessel behaved well. All Hgtlbarque Freetrader, from Hobarton., ' fflfi nv_S-ll— -a BQ*a't Passage of 7 days.. g. _~ ' iPer Press Telegram Agency.) I <= I'b®be-sails North at 2.30 p.i_. ||_sP)?6jrP_eßa Telegram Agency.) . ■>. Waitara Railway. ! ..,|l|pj Brog-ens have got three monthl ■'££fPr°k olMsaa for tha WiUtw* railway.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mrs Mac Andrew, wife of the Superintend ent died yesterday. Mrs Mac * ndrew was s ißter of the Hon. W. H. Reynolds. The Quaiantine Station.—New Cases- Another case of scarlet fever has appeared at Quarantine Island. A girl named Eva Buyden, 2_j years old, has bean stricken, but not seriously. She came otit in the Gare loch. Tbe other sick people are doing well. The Oamaru was admitted to pratique this morning.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Racing Matters. The Taranaki brings down Ngaro and Parawhenua for the March meeting. The Hon. Mr Hastings lectured at the Temperance Hall, last night. The following weights for the handicaps at the March meeting, were declared on Satur day night : — Poblicavs Handicap—Protos, 9st. 121b5.; Plying, Dutchman, 9st. ; Gosshawk, 9st. ; Tempieton, 9st. ; Parawhenua, Bst. 121bs. ; Pertobe, S.t. lOlbs. ; Barwon, Bst. 21bs. ; Spritsail, Bst. lib. ; Tripolis, Bst. lib. ; Lyn don, 7st. lllbs.- Envy, 7st. lOibs.; Tadmor, 7st. 71bs.; King Philip, 7st. 71bs.; Hercules, 7st. 41bs. ; Wildman Boy, 7st. ; Wild Deer, 7st. ; Sir .William, 7st. ; Coquette, 7st. lOlbs.; Bothwell, 6st. 81bs. ; Verbena, 6st. ; The Miss Alfred, 6st. 61bs. Jockey Clob Handicap—Protos, 9st. 91bs. ; Castaway, 9st. ; Plying Dutchman, Bst. lllbs.-; Goshawk, Bst.; Traitor, Bst. Slbs. ; Tempieton, Bst. Gibs. • Pertrobe, Bst. 51b. ; Atlas, Sst. 21bs. ; Right Bower, Bst. libs. ; Spritsail, /st. lOlbs. ; Tripolis, 7st. lOlbs. ; Tadmore, 7st. Slbs. ; Ngaro, 7st. 41bs. ; King Philip, 7st. 4lbs. ; Lyndon, 7st. 41bs. ; Hercules, 7st. 21bs. : eh. g. by Altow Ada, 7st. ; Gamecock, 6st. lOlbs. ; Boomerang, 6st. Slbs. ; Coquette, 6st. Bibs. ; Bothwell, 6st. 71bs. ; Miss Alfred, 6st. Slbs. Steeplechase—Sir Tatler, list. 41bs. ; Medora, list. ; Maid-of-Mill, lOst. 7lbs. ; Ivanhoe, lOst. 4lbs. ; Banjo, 9st. 7ibs. ; Mistletoe, 9st. 7lbs. ; Kildare, 9st. 21bs; Glenora, 9st. ; Maid of Arrow, 9st. HrrßDi/E Hace. —Sir Talton, list. 71bs ; Medora, list. 121b5.; Maid of the Mill, lOst. 121b5.; Ivanhoe, lOst. 71bs.; Bango, 9st. 91bs.; Unknown, 9st. 91bs.; Bismarck, 9st. 51bs.; Mistletoe, 9st sibs.; Kifdare, 9st. 51bs ; Glenora. 9.t.; Maid of Arrow, 9st.

Yatterina and Medius do not start for the Cup.

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon Present - His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Coun cillors Isaacs, Hurst, Brett, Daldy, Hold ship, and Cosgrave. ASSESSORS. Messrs. Walter Graham and John Buchanan were appointed assessors for the ensuing year. Councillor Isaacs thought these gentlemen should be remunerated for their services. Councillor Hurst said they did nothing, and received nothing. That was fair. AUDITORS. Messrs. J. Waymouth and George Fraser were appointed auditors. STRKET REPAIRS. A letter was received from Mr Moss, the Secretary of the Education Board, praying for the repair of the roadway at the corner of Wellesk-y-street and Drake-street. The letter was received. WKSTERN SPRINGS?. Notice was received from Mr Edgeeumbe, that the intended starting a manufactory on the middle of his farm, and that he should have to sink for the purpose. The letter was laid upon the table. HOSPITAL RESERVE. A communication from Mr O'Rorke intimated that Mr B. Tonks had been appointed to act on behalf of the Hospital Trust with Mr W. Aitken the valuator of the Hospital Endowment. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. It was agreed that the Improvement Commissioners be informed that the Council could not at present sewer Symonds-street. The levels of Nelson-street were fixed.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The Prince of Wales Theatre was well attended on Saturday evening by persons who take an innocent delight in dramatic representations. The pieces produced were "Lucretia Borgia," and "Black-eyed Susan," two dramas that have been frequently represented with undecaying interest. Mr and Mrs Darrell took the lead with their usual success and elicited prolonged evidence of intense satisfaction, 'ihe interest was increased on Saturday even ing by the report that those eminent artistes were about to leave the city, perhaps for the last time. The dramas were effectively performed and the priucipal players well sup ported by those ladies and gentlemen whose names to the Auckland public are as "familiar as household words." We gather from the advertisement that Mr George DarrelPs ser vices will be retained as director, and that he will occasionally take part during the engagement of Mr and and Mrs Hoskins, who will commence this evening with the "Jealous Wife" and "Serious Family." MR. AND MKS. HOSKINS. It will be extremely gratifying to citizens to welcome back from their long dramatic pilgrimage those well-known and popular artistes, Mr and Mrs Hoskins (Miss Florence Colville) to this city, and we feel certain that they will receive a heaity reception from the people. We learn that their stay in Auck land, or at least their present engagement is limited to twelve nights. We understand that on this, their brief visit, they will re produce some of the fine old English comedies from the literature of past years, and to-night will be brought forward Colman's celebrated comedy in three acts, entitled the " Jealous Wife," to be followed by the "Serious Family."

i*¥fui iwiii star. Monday. March l, isrs.



COFFEE 1— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong, Br-own, Barrett, and Co.'s i-xcelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity and distictness of flavour. iSote the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province,—ADVT. Shortt's Hair-cuttiko Saloon, three doors below the Oreyhouna Hotel. Ifirst-class Attention, CiviUty, and Cleanliness— [advi.] WANTED, an Upholsterer. — Apply to Winks aad Hall, WANTED, a Painter ; good Brush hand.—G Bishop Newmarket. WANTED, a Boy accustomed to Hor.es.— Apply to Mr Banks, Haymarket, Durham-street. ; WANTED, a Ship Smith.—Apply to James tfcHwen. cinstom-honse-street. ANTED!?-",P^°°£ f a-WWe Grocer^ J^.jfr^-'?****. office ■- . "- -—.—;— ■— ANTED, two good Carpenters.^ "Apply at one*, to O. Layer, Presbyterian Church, Retnaera - . Z W'~AJSTED, a General Servant for a .maU family.- Mr Watts, Onemitt, Tipper Byu_o__B street... ' " — WANTED' to -LET, a comfortable Bed and Sitting Room {^«)M two minutes' walk.of Queen-street.— Apply to aamuei Wells, 129, Queen-Btreet. ■:■••■";. WANTED, a General Servant Tor a small family in town.—Apply to Mrs Haalett, Waterloo Quadrant. References reqnired. WANTED, good General Servants and »tu-sm«l-H.—Apply w> Mm ItWTt . err»at«ltogi^o_^.yi«t<«fla-»ttMt'



WANTED, a L„iii_dress to take family's W-S-ias by the week, —Mr- Lewis, Jerymn-street. ANTED, for the steamer Wellin< toU, Two Firemen. —Apply at the Companj office, next Post Office, Shortland-street, at 10 o'cloi Monday morning. ANTE l>, for Coromandel, a femal Servant.—Apply at B. Home's, Shortlani street. ANTED, a Partner to assist i: the management of an estaDlished Cabine and General Furniture Warehouse; spacious pr« mises ; doing a good steady money trade; capital nc so much an object as business capacity.-—W, I#. Roth WANTED, a respectable Girl abou twelve years of age, as Nurse. —Apply to M Greenwood, Market House. ANTE D, Carpenters.—Appli outer end of Queen-street "Wharf, Johii Taylor, Contractor. WANTED, an Intelligent Youth.- Apply to H. h. Possenneskie, Tailor, Short land-street. TITAN?ED, a Second Steward foi T y the Star of the South.—Apply to the stewa-rc of the s.s. Southern Cross. ANTED, for the steamer Welling ton, a Stewardess. —Apply at the Company') office, next Post Office, Shortland-street, after tei o'clock Monday morning. ANTED, two butcher Boys.— Apply R. Beeves, Hobson-street ANTED, a few Men for Bust Work —Apply James Beavers Onehunga. ANTED, a good General' Servant. —-Apply Queen's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane ANTED, a good General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Lennox, Padget street, Auckland. ANTED, a good Hand for the General Dr pery and Grocery Business foi "Napier. —Apply Lewis Bros WANTED, immediately, a respect- General Servant. —Apply at Mrs J. Brown's, Symonds-street, ANTED, two Boys for the Machine Hepaitment.— Apply Star office. AN.TED KNOWN, that H. L. POs SENSES-lE, Tailor, *_~ HAS "r-_MO"V-D to these Premises lately occupied by the Post-oftice, Shortland-st ect, where he ho^es to receive that llbi ml patroniigo hitherto accorded ANTED Fo LET, a Shop on the East side of Queen-street. Good position for business.—Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen street. ANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful. — Apply to J. Levy, Clothiwr, 210, Qu*ec-stieet WANTED, an active single Man fer general work, accustomed to horses and the plough. Regular employ ment., if suitable. —C. T. Wren, Mount Boeson Mirseiy, Remuera WHO would goto 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. WAftTiSl), the general puoiic to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and W-kefl.eld-stree.t3, has on salo :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spofeos, and Rerl-g-um felloes, *c Ao.. always on hand. A large supply of the best NewuastleCoke now on haml ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co's Pjing and Cleaning -establish ment h%s been RKMOVi-D from Shortland-street to Welie-lov-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Lnrlies aud gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at tbe office, Wellesley-street _ast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery WANTED KjmOWv, thai U Goldie Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Mouse Blocks. Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <__~_■_., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-houso street. ANTED to -ELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pun-ps Paints, Plouabs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALKRBD SAIAKT, next to Blue Post Victoria-street ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stak Office. WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now 1 MOVED to their New Brick Building, in Waken 1-street, where they will supply their customers i usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—G. RRETT BROTHERS, Dublin House, Wakefield-street. WA JS Xi_ U, 6UO tons ot Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, _lunt_ Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also. Bottles, Ca_t-off Clothing,. <*©~ at BATTYE 4 CO.'S London Marine 8tor«, Old Market, Queen-streri. Auckland — S Moss, Manager __NTED KNuWN, that we make a Oood Blick Suit to measure at £4 10s Ford, Potter and Co ■ The Pantheon. AJNI _.__>, Everyboay to know that W., S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elllman'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 uer Jubilee just opened. \fc, ANTiiD KNuWN, that Jhe "V Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 25s : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; i.alatea and eac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 60s ; H -ys suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, _Qs.- Ford. Potter <_ Go, The Pantheon. Queen-street LOST, on the afternoon of Saturday last, in Hobson or Cook-street, a Meerschaum Pipe (coloured), with amber mouth piece. Anyone returning it to T. H. Hannaford, High-street, will be rewarded. OIaGER'S SEWING MACuINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. .1 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. TOD GE ABA, -48^ Ft Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, Auckland, March 1, 1875. The Regular Monthly Communications of tne aboV« Lod.e win be held at the Lodge-room, THIS (Mon day) EVE?f IN <*, at 7 30. Visiting brethren ar. invited to attend. By order of the W.M. -p LECTION OF AUDITORS. City Council Offices, Auckland, Marcn 1,1875. In pursuance of " The Municipal Corporation! Act, 1867," I hereby declare JOHN WAYMOOTH, Esq And GEORGE FRASER, Esq, To be duly elected Auditors of the City oi Auckland. F. L. PRIME, Mayor and Returning Officer. T^LECTION OF ASSESSORS ... —: 1 4fk-•' /-■ City Council Offices, Auckland, M_~_-"l, 187?. In pursuance of "The Municipal Corporation! Act, 1867,"I hereby declares WA_T_iß OBAHAJM, Esq Aud " JOHN BUCHANAN, Esq. To be duly appoint* Awewora; of U» City o Auckland. ; ■■■ - '• ■" ' ?,£, PRIME, -'• M»yor tad _Utar__.f o_.«r*



a pRINCE OE WALES THEATRI Lessee Mr R«if_- TteLias. f _ Director Mr Efv-Darrell, j __ |Re-appoarance^e_ .those Favourites, mr willU*_: BmWtm and miss 3 FLORENCE COLVI-ifcE, . Who are engaged for a season of Twelve Nights only Arrangement? hive been perfected whereby 1 MR GEORGE DARRELL Retains Direction, and acts on special occasions dur _ ing Mr aud Mrs Hoskin.'. season. 1 THIS (Monday) EVEfJTIVG ONLY, j Colman's 3-act Comedy, THE JEALOUS WIF E. Concluding with THE SERIOUS FAMILY. Tuesday—The Hunchback. Prices :—Circle, 4s ; stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Seats can be reserved at Upton <_ Co.'s. '. /Vh~o ft A L HALL. A CONCERT Will be given on THURSDAY, THE 4th MARCH, IN AID OF THE BUILDING FUND, WHEN MISS CHRISTIAN Will make her Last Appearance in Auckland. programme. Part I. Selections from " Lobesang" " Messiah," " Elijah," Ac, &C. Paiit 11. Overture, "Rimes of Athr-ns," (Beethoven) Song, "The blind Girl to her Harp"—Mrs Mitche'l Song, " The Murmur of the Shell," (Hon Mrß Norton) —Miss Leaf. Song, " Will he come," (Llndavi) —Miss Christian. Song, "Three Fishers," (Hullah)—Miss Christian. ADMISSION- 2s 6d. Reserved Seats, also 2-i 6d. Plan at Messrs Upton & Co 'a. IT C. B. S. • AUOKLAND BR \NCH, No 81. THE ANNUAL BALL Of the abnve Bra- eh will be held in the CHORAL HAIiL. on WEDNESDAY, 17 th MARCH, (St. Patrick's Day). Dancing to commence at 9 p m. Ladies by Invitation Circular only. Tickets, 10s 01 each, may be obtained at Clarke Bros, Queen-street ; Mr J. Callnan's Bootmaker, Queen street ; Mr J. Flyar.'s, Htatloner, Well idey street; Mr J. D«'r pney's, Coachmaker's Arms Hotel, Albert-street ; Mrß. Uack.t's Marhet Hotel, Grey street ; Mr M. Onrvan's Nevada Hotel, Queen-street; or of any Members of the Committee, and the Secretary. B. HAMILL, Secretary. T7- O. G. T. SIR HENRY nAVKLOCK LODGE. The Annual Tea Moottnsr in connection with the »bove Lodce will b: held in the I.odgo-roora, Edwardes-atWet. on TUSSDAY EVENI.vG next. Tea on the table at tvUf-pisr. six After tea a Public Meeting wiU be held, when addresses will be d livered br the Revs MrJTinßle7,&nd Harris, Messrs Euttley, Hernns Cole, and others, interpersed with Music. Recitations, *c. Tickets Is .tl, can be obtained from any of the members OHI P W RIG H T'S SOCIETY. Annual Picnic at Eller^lin Gardens on '■hrirsd y, March 4. Train leaves tV> 30 a.m. Tbe above day will be recognised a.a holiday °y the Society. H. M. ELLIS, Secretary. OT: PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH. RAILWAY FARES REDUCED TO ONE SHILLING, RETURN TICKET. Under the Patronage and in the Presence of the Officers and Members of the H.A.0.8.5. Commitiek: Bro D. Fallon, P.P. Bio J. Clarko, B P. Bro J. Little, V P. Bio B tlamill. B S. Bro J Sullivan, P.V.P. Bro J Dempsey, P.T. Bro W. (->, C innolly Bro M. Gallagher Bro P. Maddigan Bro J Oallaßher Bro J P Lor eigan Bro S. F,.irweather Bro J. O'Donnell Bro H. Jbrennan PROGRAMME. Ist 2nd prize prize Boys' Race, 11 o'clock ™8 *_ Hop, Step, and Jump .. ••-. " 100 yards Handicap foot Race. Prize, £•/., prese-tort by H ■_ C. B S. Vaulting with the Pole 203 os 150-yards Race, open to Members of the Hibetnian Societies only—First prize: Splendid Sash, presented by Mrs R. Gbatte n ; 2nd prize: An article worth 30s presented by Lyons Brothers Throwing the Hammer (winners to be handicapped) 20s —- 440-yards Race (handicap) 60s loa Wheelbarrow Race ..' IS 8 -irT 150-yards Race (handicap) 40s 108 Three-legged Race 108 6s 300-yards Race (handicap). First prize: Silver Cup, value £10 10s ; 2nd prize : 30s. Open only to mepibers of Friendly Societies, presented by Members of the Hibernian Society Football Match, Married against Single (Hibernians) 100 yards Foor. Rac, Married Men H.A.C.B 8. Valuable prize presented by lire J P. Lo er.an Sack Race 10s 5s Hurdle Race 40s 10s Irish Jig 20s 10s One-mile Race (handicap) 60s 10s One-mile Walking ■_ atch 40s 10s *' Competitors for the Hibernian Cup and Sash must be at least three months members of any Friendly Societies. Entrances for the 150-yards Race, 300-yards race. 4_oyards Race, Hurdle Race, One-mile Running Race, and Walking \l atch, 2s 6d each. To close on the 13th March, at 9 p m Other sports, entrance fees on the ground. Entrance Fees with Colours, to be sent in to Mr Greenwood, Mar_et-house rriAURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17, 1875. £100 IN PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. PROGRAMME. First Race, 12 noon—Trading Vessels ot 10 tons register and upwards. First p.ize, £25 ; second prize, _;6. Second Bace, 12 30 p.m.—Four-oared Boats. Firai . prize, £10 ; second prize, £2 Third Race, I 30 p,m. -Sailing Boats (24 feet keel and upwards). First prize, £12 ; second prize, £3. And seven other events. R. J. WOOD, Hon Sec. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.- MRS MORLEY wishes to apprise her friendi rliat she has Apartments airy and pleasantly situated with bath room.—Havelock House. Symondß-street second house above the Choral Hall. -VTEWMARKET HIG&WAY DISTRICT TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS for work-in Park Road and Newmarket street will be received by the under-igned lip to nooi , of MONDAY, Bth March. . - ■ Plans and specifications can be seen ot the office o M* Gooda_LC.B„ Canada Buildings. ___r-_, v JOHN MoNE_t__, '-""* ■"■"'- C_.i_rn.ii_. Kem-ttkdt, -TetemMT 27,1875;



i , GENUINE SALE ojt / DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H; ATKINS Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING.OUT SALE OT HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been BE-MARKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it 1b more particularly his desire to CLEAR OUT A HEAVY SURPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AND CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SALT. Without including Manchester and other plain Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers j have now an opportunity of buying" Ho-a-hol- aOO_S, 'such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, _:ablb linen, *c. AT wholesale: prices, AND DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK * COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, 4c, &c.,'_ AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. Thef wing RED POTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to -25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean t-hirtings Flannels, Drills, Ac , 12} to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob rgs, French Merlnoes, and all plain Goods, 12} per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, Ac, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth* Clothing, Ac, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweedi, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, Ac, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, -5s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. B_r- THIS 13 THE FIRST .CLEARING-OUT BALI. H.A. HAS ADVERTISED. AND IS A OBNTJINa ONE. __£_ H. ATKINS, X'ATmv HAY AND HONEYMAN. ' ■':-:.''- ;_■--:'■■';"■■•.■ - V '-Si ■'■ '"."M -■'"■' ■" '•' '-■-- ■-"■ ■ . . ,_*.--'



5 pTJB LI C NOTICE. The Pubiio Building Commissioners will meet at the Superintendent's Office, at 11 a.m. TO-MORROW (Tuesday), for the purpose of opening the Tenders received" this day for the Erection of the New Pro vincial Hospital. Tenderers are invited, to be present. By order, VINGENT E. RICE, Secretary. Ist March, 1875. T MILKMEN".—Any quantity of Small Potatoes may be had at a reasonable price at the Camp Farm, Otahuhu.—Hugh Knox * ARPENTEKS' aND JOINERS', PRO BOTION SOCIETY.-A special meeting oi this Society will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, Wel e.dey-s.reet. on Monday Evening next, March Ist, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend — H. BMITH, Secretary: Tji O X SALE, THE WIND r MILL PROPERTY. The handsome residence of Mr C P. Partington, cintaininß 8 ri.oms, frontage to 53ft. by 120ftdeep. The pla.eisin perfect order, a first-class supply for water, taD_s, «c Price— i.cso ; also an allotment aejotniriK the above, 58 ft. frontige, i2Jft. deep, £650. Also 120ffc by 80 deep, at £4 per foot. C F. PARTINGTON". FOR SALE, a very convenient Cottaee in Parnell , at pre. Nt let to a good tenant for 13* per week Price for canh, £75. To Working Men, Speculators, &c—To be had for £9") 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 .3 per week each. The property is leasehold, with 18 years to run. About 100 acres good Land,- near the Station, Pap>hura Valley, will be sold cheap Houses Land, &c. To Let and EorSale New Pot toes, Onions Farm Produce, &c, <tc, at Lowist Paces. A lao, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, General C.mmi.si n Agent, Market House. LOST, on or about the 18th of this month, a small Bunch of Keys.—Anyone re turning the same to the Stab office will be rewarded. 'T^HE undersigned Las sold bis buoi- B ness to Mr W. Patterson. All debts owing must be paid to Mr Patterson, and those having claims will please send them in at once. B. GIRLBRIDE. Auckland Store, Onehunga March 1, 1875. LOST, a Milch Cow, mouse colour, with white spots (large). Informant rewarded by J. C. Soall, top of Kyber Pass. IpOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, the cuttei Martha. 8 tons register.—Apply to W. Keir ; or Alex-inder, Waterman's steps. ONEHUNGA PUBLIC LIBRARY. All Books are requested to be returned at the Library on Saturday nut, between 7 and 9p.m , or before that time tuey c.n be left at M. ssrs Fleming ar d Slevenson's ; or to Mr J. R. Hendry, at Mr Roe's office. rp h E SUPERIK TENDENCY. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PRO VINCE OF AUCKLAND. GENTLEMEN,— Upon mature consideration, and after having con ferred with my friends and supporters at those points within reach, I have felt it my duty to put away all thoughts of retiring irom this Candidature in favour of Sir George Grey—and for the following reasons:— 1. That Gentleman, in effect, states that his object in entering the arena of politics is to bolster up, and if possible, perpetuate provmciaUsm, which formof Government I am of opinion should be entirely abolished throughout the Colony. 2. Sir George shewed an utter disregard for the welfare of this Province when he offered, with a view to strengthening Mr Weld's hands in forming a Ministry, that the seat of Government should be re moved from Auckland, and when he asserted that he would yet see this Province at such a low ebb that grass would grow in the streets of the city. 3. He has been looking on quietly for the last seven years, while Auckland has been suffering from neglect, the Province treated with injustice, and almost starved out of political existence, and during that tim- b e bas not manifested the slightest interest in her welfare nor used either his influence, his pen or his tongue on her behalf. 4. It is felt, that even were he elected Superinten dent he would concern himself chiefly, if not entirely, with large theoretioal questions of constitutional Government, leaving the present Executive to ad minister the affairs of this Province as they are at present doing, and with such wretched results. It is now ascertained that for the above reasons, amongst many others, the Candidature of Sir.George Grey lor the Superintendency will not be acceptable to the electors of the Province generally, and that, therefore, a certain political party on the occasion of their recent visit to .-ir George, at Kawau, misrepre sented to him the wishes of the electorate as well as my intentions in the matter of this contest. An important question—the reform of the Consti tution—is now occupying public attention, and will have to be dealt with shortly by the House of Repre sentatives, where I hope to have a seat. lam of opinion, as already stated, that thu time has come when Provincialism should be entirely abolished, and also that the lands ot the colony should be dealt with by the House of Representatives only, all land re venue becoming colonial revenue, not only lor the better security of the public creditor, but also in order to facilitate the more equitable distribution of any surplus funds, after providing for loans,-that may be available for such purposes as education and tbe building of school-houses, for pubbc works, grants in aid to road boards, &c In abolishing Provincialism, much of the represen tative element in the government of the country will of course be swept away; and to compensate lor that, it will, I think, be necessary to alter the Constitution of the' Upper House, by making a large proportion say two-thirds, If not all—the members of that branch of the Legislature elective, instead of nominee, as at present I think, also, that it would have a salutary effect if the term for wliich members are elected to the House of Representatives, were reduced to three years and if members of either House, who accepted office' were compelled to come back to their con stituents for re-election, as in England, in Victoria, and elsewhere. As to what should be substituted for Provincialismf- I think little will be required beyond a re-arrangement of oertain departments of the General Government, and an increase of powers and grants of money to road boards. Such amendments of the Constitution Act as I have briefly sketched above, would place in the hands of the people far more real power than they now possess. Wouid promote public spirit, of which we stand much in need, and would' impart to public opinion throughout the country such force" and effect that no government would dare to disregard it. With regard to matters more immediately relating to the duties of Superintendent, you will remember that during the last session of the Council I joined in successfully opposing the Education Act introduced by Messrs Sheehan, Dignan, and Reed, which Act pro posed to abolish the Central Board of Education and vest the powers in the hands of a commissioner to be appointed by the Provincial Government I also opposed the present house-tax and manhood-tax tor. education, and defeated the Government of Mr Shee han on the question of the transfer of the control ot the police from the General to the Provincial authority. I think ihe Thames foreshore should be given as an endowment to the local governing body there. If elected, I Bhall endeavour to co-operate in a friendly spirit with the General Government, a_d SO watch over the interests of the province that as recards finance at all -vents, its dccli.ing years shall be less of a struggle for existence- than th. years just past. " I shall also endeavour to see that when the new state of things is being inangurated this portion of New Zealand shall not be placed at any disadvantage as compared with the South, and that its great natural resources and splendid geographical position shall be so far utilized that the prediction concerning the grass growing id bur streets shall be shewn to be the pre diction of a false prophet. "; lam, Gentleman,/" Yours faithfully, J. Iff. I>A_»ATIJ_UB. A _o___n<_, Ist Ma. oh, 18T5.



TUESDAY, NOON.' *J| J I 111 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AKMJ | 1 jjl ' PLATED WARE, MUSICAL:' . <BCM 1 I | PIANOFORTE, &c <|| I | j| HAS received instructions to sell bjjj IB || i auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on-Ta«*d|i|| i« j next, at 12 o'clock nooa, , n 'riff 111 if The Property of a gentlemanlea-fag t or. the ; B«M' H | Removed to Mart. ~.. : ' Sg^K il ill m. TTATTfIR-wni D FURftITUP.Eand EF?RCT*;|:: Uj| H,S c HoS?of-P:riuur, Ufa*. a^*&*sM Ij j and Kitchen Furniture. ' srlUfi Hl' Ave_Tn! P." ; fSd°VOh D , Cb-rioneWWAl^ I 1 Case, two Revolvers ami Case, *£*£^_V 1 1 II ',! good Kitchen Range, BruKhw*^®^,J^j«| « |H | THURSDAY, MARCH 11. ' B J|| ||j |J SOUTH IFe W T O n| II j. 124 VALUABLE /, \ | BUILDING ALLOTM#T3-? lit I j PADDOCK ." ' |H | I | Adjoining the Residence of CTEI,A^! Vfwl J John Williamson, Esq. 'ip| 1 THE subscribers have been iiist.acted |.| I | to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, "°a Ilf | Thursday, March 11, at 12 o'clock, -«g| |l THAT VALUABLE SUBURBAN FREE, j ,'j HOLD PROPERTY, |§{ | SITUATED IN :;' 9B I SOUTH NEWTOWN, > - 1 On the Great North Road, adjoining the «jgg«» of i| | the late John Willlam-on, Esq., subd-Yic-ea ||| i 124 Building- Allotments I',J ■pADDOCK SECTIONS. 1" j NB.-Thl- property is situated in one of the fflMrt I jj progressive suburbs around Auckland is- ?£*»£% ■&& iccess of the City ('buses running; C'°_J,,^ f_^^|^ffl \ minutes), and from its position, %*mm tensive view of the harbour add Bari-un_ang^M»H^^M The Auctioneers desire specially to direct the'^*lP**M tion of those engaged in and »■»«* *ne °V_«S5 - H the day to the opportunity this sale offers. oi . HH f healthy residencS sites. The Paddock Section^ ■£§ nearly an acre each, vould be available for«Mk H tion either as roarke. gardens, orchard; vm_ya-_s,o* . mm r grass paddocks, ;- :.--|\, |i«l I Terms:—One-fourth cash on the fall Of the hammer," WM one-fourth •by 'promissory note at three montMu H balance within two years, bearing interest at / per mm cent per annum, or 2K per cent, discount will b# .-.■■ allowed on the three-fourths if paid within one __oni% ■ WM from the day of sale.& ;._[ |- H';y II Plans can be obtained at the office of \ Spll SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, -i H Auctioneers. __, iMWI WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. - -j;|J| ' | PEEEHOL D~P -OPE-TY, -pi I AND _-.- 'I "■' j HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, -I \ PITT-SXEE-T. _ ''>"':-''i:'*fiß THE Subscribers have received4B^- 1 . structions to sell on the premises, Pitt-str*<3_> ■ H adjoining Captain Elliott's residence, on Wednesday« Kjm>, 3rd March, at 11 o'clock, '''- - v '^$}&Mm. THAT COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSIf, '■ "-'■„!, situated in Pitt-street,... adjoining Captain •-»« Elliott's, containing .five rooms and-kitchen,., .® erected on an allotment 40 feet frontage by MiQ ■ , feet deep, and now occupied byMrpXevy, '~*I9H also^thb -~'.. '",':'■.-■■■.'■"■'' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comp_Wg;.M-_ng~ any Loo Table, Mahogany Hair-seated Ch-irs , r . t ,. JJ*" 153 and Couches, Mahogany Ghefforinier, plate-- 'g £ glass back ; Mahogany Easy Chairs,; inorocc- , covered; Walnut Pianoforte, by " Collard anii Collard;" Hand Organ, moveable figures, &c. ; * »1_ Clock, 8-day; Gilt Chimney Glass, Mahogany ilSf Cupboard, Bookcase, Carpets, Curtains, Fender . S * and Fireirons, Engravings, Tables and Covers,. ;*< .|H| &c. Half-tester Rteiu Bedstead, Spring >%<B Mattrass. Mahogany Wardrobe, Mahogany gM ' Mirror, Wash-tand, Dressing Table. Colonial > -^m Sofa and Mattrass, Single Iron Be-steschs, . _;g«| Feather Bed, ■€_*«* Jh-awcrs,. Mirrors, »««i: r..=.;;'.:_"« KitoUe-; __ble, ch-ii-, Crockery, Glassware, .-'^(^B Utensils, &c. ■ ? . '-iW SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneer-. » CORN EXCHANGE. | AT AN EARLY DATE. j GEO. W.:BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, at an early date,f: }. 45 trunks Seasonable Boots and Shoes. - - I Particulars in future advertisement. •-.'•-.-''/•fe TUESDAY, MARCH 2. •' 1 - - CORN EXCHANGE. . . :| •SUGAR PROM "THE YARRAVILLE REFINERY. | EX NIGHTINGALE AND OTAGO. ■ GEO. W~BINNEY * HA S received instructions fro__ M__sw JosnuA, BBOJHEBS & Co., of Mel. bourne, to sell by pubiio auction, at «ie .-Com - .... -,-..,. Exchange, on, Tuesday,-aad M-reh. at 11 o'clock -._ sharp, -- ..-'. •-,'--. 'V.;^-': Th 51*—.12 mats Sugar v _?41*__304 do do .■'.-"-.- . * . ' S4l*—_99 do do Vf" W51*—312 do do T 51*—312 do do M 51*—303 do" do _ j-5_«_636 do do ' ■ * F sS'*—B42 do do M 63*—809 do do 8 53*—680 do do " 543*—656 do do ' .19 oasks Golden Syrup. Samples now on view at the rooms of the auctioneer . TUESDAY, MARCH 2. CO R N BIG HAN G_. '- GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, OILMEN'S STORES, &c . .: ~ TO CLOSE SHIPMENTS. GEO. W. BIN NE V WILL sell-by public auction, at tho Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, 2nd- Mareis, at 11 o'clock shivrp, 100 cases Brandon's Candles ■25 caf«s Bath Bricks 10 kegs Bicarbonate Soda. , 23 ca_es Salmon y: ~ ,j 10 case- Preserved Milk ... 11 boxes Orange Pekoe j 10- cases Candied Orange Peel • 50 cases Colman's "White Staroh , 25 cases Sardines' 30 cases Morton's Vinegar 20 cases Why-row's Salad Oil '. 10 cases Keiller's Confectionery ... . . 22 cases Morton's Pickles 28 cases Whybrow's Pickles 20 cases (pints) Castor Oil go cases Haw-d—,s' lib. tin Jams V at Sale. - to-morrow. , corn exchange. \ 410 bags sugar, all mors or less 1 damaged. GEOrW. BINNEY - ■- WILL sell by public auction at tne Corn Exchango, _o-morrow, March 3, a. U .o'olook sharp, 410 bi^»Bujpw<aHittOMO^ • ;'": '-'-.''. ITarass at »»!«.