A letter was read from Mr.George Graham, . * injecting the plan of the Harbour Board in '•f $Z^c wit 1- fliis property, corner -of Sfflf d7~ Y-streets, and that the pro- Tm Vvs s> >s / lake away certain rights jf which would depreci \^\.^-^^ - ~*s property. He wished the \ \ » .^ard would so lay out the line of _v as to give him 14 ieet frontage to Hobson-street. On the motion of the chairman Mr Graham's letter was referred to the Endow ment committee. WHARF COMMITTEE. The Wharf Committee reported that an increase in the watermen's fares had been made from 6d to 9d, and from 2s to 2a 6d; double fares from 8 p.m. until sunrise. ACCOUNTS. The following accounts were ordered to be paid :— General account, £404 14a 9d ; loan, £350. Total, £744 14s 9d. SEATEMEST OP FUNDS. To balance in Bank, £3122 12s lid ; cash on hand, £31 4s 3d. Total, £3153 17s 2d.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From cur own Correspondent.) This day. Presentation of Prizes. The prizes won by the Colonial represen tatives were distributed by the hon. Dr. Pollen, in front of the verandah of the Pacific Hotel in the presence of numerous spectators. The belts and medals were adjusted to the ■winners by Mrs Pollen, amid the cheers of the spectators. The strains of "See the Conquering Hero Comes," followed the presentation of the Champion Belt to Lieut Skinner. . Three cheers were afterwards given for Dr Pollen, Mrs PolleD, Colonel Lyon, and Major Gordon. A meeting of Volunteers was afterwards held, Captain Hamlin in the chair. When after considerable discussion and various notions and amendments being proposed and withdrawn, it was resolved that a recom mendation be forwarded to the Government in favor of each competitor loading in front of his squad officer. A report by Mr Severn on the relative weights of different bullets, shewed that in eighteen bullets in Bfey's cartiidees tested, there was a variation frem 506 to 543 grains; thirteen bullets of 1870 ammunition weighed shewed a variation of three grains only. It was resolved that the report be forwarded to the Government.

The Ball and Supper. The ball and supper to the representatives was a great success. The committee wa3 compelled to limit the number of invitations, as the room was not large enough. Nearly every Representative was present. • Among the visitors were Dr. Pollen, Mrs. Pollen, his Honor the Superintendent, Mrs William son, Miss Williamson, Colonel St. John, and others from Auckland.

At the supper the Mayor occupied the chair.

The Superintendent, in responding to his health, referred to Ohinemuri, and said he believed the Thames district would soon be the means of assisting Auckland over her difficulties, and that the opening of the upper country would lead to prosperity at the Thames which had never yet been ex ceeded.

Mr J. E. Macdonald, in the vice-chair, proposed, the health of the two champions. Constable Yon Poelneitz in returning thanks, referred in glowing terms to the kindness of the people of the Thames to the representatives, and thanked them heartily. Lieut. Skinner, who was loudly cheered, said that when he landed at the Thames he scarcely dared to hope tfiat he would win the Belt, especially against so many men, and particularly many Thames men, who who were celebrated for their splendid shooting. There were also the Armed Constabulary shootists, who had been no mean antagonists in competing. If he felt a little proud he was sure they would forgive him. He had also particularly to thank the Thames people for their kindness to all the representatives while they had been their guests. Dr Pollen proposed the representatives, and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Sir Donald McLean. In reference to Ohine muri he said that the key to the country had for a long time lain beyond their reach, but was now nearly within reach. _ . Captain Goldie, in responding, assured them that the representatives were delighted with the reception and kindness shown by the people of the Thames. They would take these feelings home to the South, and whenever a meeting took place in Otago they prove their sense of the kindness shown to them at the Thames. He said of all the com petitions he had attended he never received so much kindness nor enjoyed himself so much as at the Thames. The competition had been carried on in a most impartial manner.

The .representatives left in the Luna for Auckland. The representatives before their departure donated £14 9s to the Thames Hospital. The Bank of New Zealand shipped 4044 OE3. gold, per Luna to Auckland. Mining Items. The Bank of New Zealand has shipped 5000 oz3 gold to-day. The Old Wb.au cleaned tip and obtained 96ozs. 4dwts. gold. The Kuranui obtained 76 oz. from 168 tons stone. This is the last crushing for the com pany. The works in the mine have been ■hut down and men paid off; the battery closed to-day. It is intended to let the mine totributers.

The Long Drive retorted to-day, obtained 3150z lldwts. melted gold.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

American Arrival.

Arrived : Barque Catherine, from New York, after a voyage of 103 days. She had very bad trade winds, but steady westerlies across the Southern Ocean. Sighted an ice berg in lat. 44; long. 37 East.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Guardian advises Mr Reynolds to take advantage of his position as a minister to introduce a measure to establish a Court of Arbitration.

Further Changes on the Guardian. Captain Baldwin assumes control of the Hterary staff of the Guardian, Mr Pyke feeing transferred to the Southern Mercury.

Another Shameful Case. John Conuor has been committed for trial for attempting to ravish a married woman named Stevens at Pine Bush. A peculiarity 10 the case ia that one of the principal wit nesses watched the whole proceedings from his house through an opera glass.

;_ The Manslaughter Case. Despite the opposition of the police, Mr Bathgate yesterday adjourned the charge of manslaughter against John Miller without hearing evidence, and admitting him to bail oa his own recognisance.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. > m. t, Exhibition of Cricket. '■■■{ Roaario men played a cricket match , \ W>ne of the local dabs, but were not *Kj|-inore effective than a lot of porpoises P**jri«g round, and as far as it was a- cricket *»toa was unworthy of notice. • _ Economy in Water. Ane City Surveyor notifitu that the public ;, "w fflwt be used for domtttio purpoiM |r.- ■■■.'■■■■■■ ,:', y ■ ■ ;■-<■■' il. '■" ■ . '■•.■.■..-■-■. :-: '-;■ •;, -.:. - ... -

only, but that it does not stop the machines for all that, the mains are only charged full piessure three times daily.

NAPIER.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day,

Arrived—Southern Cross. She proceeds to Poverty Bay at six to-night, and returns to Napier, and leaves for the Thames and Auckland next Saturday.

WELLINGTON.

{Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day,

H.M.S. Bosario leaves for Sydney on Thursday next, where "she will be paid off; and that part of her armanent which the 'mperial Government intend to retain will be removed, and then she proceeds to Adelaide.

Mr W. Seed of the Customs Department, goes home shortly on leave of absence.

HOKITIKA.

(From our own correspondent.)

This day. The Tararua arrived here at noon from Melbourne, having left there on the 3rd inst., the day after the Hero left Sydney.

EUREKA GOLD MINING COMPANY.

A meeting of the shareholders of this com pany was held this afternoon. Mr Dv Moulin in the chair. It was proposed by Mr John Leek, seconded by Mr Grant, and carried, c.« That the Eureka Gold Mining Company be voluntarily wound-up, tinder the provisions of the 112 th section of the Mining Companies Act, and that £106 10s now in hand, be disposed of in payment of a dividend of 8d per share, and balances due on account of shares " A vote of thanks to the chairman, and Mr Clarke closed the meeting.

POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.

Pursuant to announcement the Rev. Thomas Buddie' lectured last evening" in the Pitt street church upon the above subject. The attendance was very meagre, considering the known ability of the lecturer, and the impor tance of the subject at the present day to Christian families. The chair was occupied by His Worship the Mayor. The lecture occupied two hours in delivery, and was a most masberly essay on the subject. He said the subject was occupying the-minds of all classes. Some were going so far as to advo cate the opening of theatres, reading-rooms, Mechanics' Institutes, railways, aud other places of the kind upoD the Lord s day. The question asked was, what amusements shall we have, if any, for our young people ? Ihe lecturer did not dogmatically pronounce that this and that was wrong, but laid down a code of laws, which, if acted upon, would secure the right end sought. Proper amusement rightly considered, he said, was rest, recreation, diversion, and pleasure. It was asked by some, ought people to ask for pleasure at all ? The Puritans would not allow it, but invoked vengeauce upon those who were found not com plying-with the orthodox long face, and sombre countenance, which they thought was pleasing to God. The lecturer remarked that if a youth, when he was converted, were told that he must do nothing but read and sing psalms and hymns all th<3 days of his life, he would do right in shrinking from a something that would place: his life in the slough of misery, and is opposed to the original intention of the Almighty Creator. Oliver Cromwell, he remarked, banished amusements in his day, but made a world of hypocrites. Many a parent had pulled the string so tight, that it had rebounded with fetal results upon himself. He contended that the amusements which degrade the intellect, weaken the moral and spiritual powers, and made people less prepared for the discharge of their rational, intellectual, and immortal duties, should be discoun tenanced. The rev gentleman proceeded to discuss the relation between labour and rest, and maintained tbat the law of work was the universal law of God. Everything lay in action, and all things served their purpose. The sun, moon, and. stars, eaoh did the bid ding of their author. Man was formed for labour, and a life of work was one of happiness they might rest assured. Alex ander the Great said in rebuke to some of his followers: "That it was a selfish thing to luxuriate, but a most rega* thing to labour." Rest was as much a right as labour was a duty^. All should have their term of "rest, but they must not necessarily be gloomy. i Mr. Buddie then proceeded to enquire how rational recreation could be obtained ? He said the intended object was rest. Recrea tion must, therefore, if pioper, give a cheering and refreshing impetus to labour. The object should be to increase the capacity for work, and make the temper kind and sweet. It was not proper recreation if the graver duties of life were ignored or eet aside. Andrew Fuller said that "recreation is to the body what breath is to the soul ; it is a second creation." -Jf euch were recreation, it must invigorate, not unnerve ; it must not make languid or make duties a burden. Yet how.many were there who broke that rule. That man was undoubtedly erring who came to his daily labour ' jaded, fatigued, and indisposed to work. To many instead of rest following labour, labour followed labour—it is only a change of pace or companions which made the differ ence between their work and their so-called recreation. Amusements should be of such a character as to relieve the circumstances of our human nature, physically^ mentally, and morally ; or in other words body, soul, and spirit Amusement must be such as would not hamper life or health. The in tellect must be improved. Those amuse ments which produce lassitude of mind or Hinder self Examination were wrong. All amusements should be useful. They may not be wholly spiritual, but they must be free from irreligion, or bordering upon evil. The subjectof dancing was dwelt upon by rev lecturer at some length. He said dancing in the abstract was without barm. But he was of opinion that aa a general -rule, those who followed dancing and its associationss could not mind the real business of life, but must live in an unhealthy whirl of excite ment ; the results to themselves and families ! were also often very fatal. Be said it was objected in favour of dancing that David and Miriam danced; but David did not whirl about with Jewish maidens, or Miriam coquette in evil company, but their exercises were merely the outcomings of high religious fervour. It was also said that Solomon gave license to dance, where he says " There is a time to dance ;" but he also said in the same place "There is a time to hate, Ac," meaning that men take time, make time ; but he did not commend it. As for modern dancing, it was commenced when persons should be going to bed. The associations were only calculated to aronse the worst passions of our nature. He held that dancing was rather ridiculous than graceful, and to it might b9 traced the vast majority of the violations of virtue and ultimate ruin. The subject of theatres, horse-racing, and the varied games of chance, gambling, &c, were in his opinion the fore-runners of perdition, and led the path- Way to hell. Our Bpace precludes only a note here and there of this eminent lecture, which should be in the hands of every family. If reproduced in our paper it would occupy six or seven columns. We would suggest that it, among other known lectures of this rev. gentleman, should be published, and we are certain they would find a ready sale, and do a lasting good to society. A vote of thanks was accorded at the close to the lecturer, and oarriedby acclimation. .

The only Jeweller that k can sell you a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, for £3 10s, is F. H. Lewisson, Watch Maker, Queen-street, Auckland, opposite the Union Bauk.—(Advt.) The only Jsistablishment that sell Dixon and Sons Electro-plate, and Kussell and Son's Gold and Silver Lever Watches, is J?. Jd. Lewisson, Jeweller, opposite the Union tfank. next door to Shortt's Hair Cutting Emporium.—( Advt.)

25 Gold Hunting Geneva "Watches, warranted for £7 10s each, to be obtained only at F. H. Lewisson's Jeweller, Queen-street -(Advt.) CoFFjEK !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious) and strong, B own, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coifee on account of pu.ity and distictness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province,—Advt.

To the Ladies op Auokland.—l have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Ringlet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice.— Fbancis J. Shoett, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank.

Mrtr»^a M «y*UTrun amio nvrrfcOnAV 'F'TlT^TltTAftY &. 1875.



WA NTED, a strong Youth.—A pply to 0 Wooigor. Gfi^y-street. ATED to SELL, a first-class - Barouche and double-seated glaas-front Buggie.—R. &W. Bull, Coach buildeis. Upper Queen street. WA.^TED, a strong active Boy, about 15 years of age.—Apjly to J. Grey, Cordial Manufacturer, Eden, Crescent. WAN TED, Good General Servants and Nursegirls, at Mrs Lucy's Servants Regis try Office, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Lad to wash bottles. —Williams and Co, Albert-street. WANTED, a respectable Nursegivl, about 14 years old.—Amriy to Mrs Elliott Meyer, Symonds-atreet, opposite the Music Hall. AM TED, a Brown Saddle Hand. —Apply to J. Wiseman, Queen-street. ANTED, a useful Girl, 13 or 14 years of age.—Apply to Mrs BrownhiU, Drake-street, opposite Harding-street, Freeman's Bay. . WANTED, a competent v\ aitor for an hotel in theWaiiato.—Apply H. S. Meyers and Co. ANTED, a General Servant— Apply at once to Mrs Gibson, corner of Sea field and Park Koad, Grafton Eoad. AINTED, the public to know that first class meals may be obtained tor 6rl at Mrs Wilson's Dining Kooins, Welles ley-street E*st. WANTED, a Waiter; one that can do plain Cooking preferred.—Apply at the Q.C E., Shortland-street. ANTED the Public to know that Lunch or Dinner at Eiodan's Hotel and Restaurant, comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One Shilling. ANTED, a first-class Cook for an Hotel in the Waikato.—Apply at the Thames Hotel. ANTED, a Waiter for first-class city hotel; Housekeeper for a single gentle man ; several highly efficient Barmaids, one seeking engagement.—Hannaford's Registry, High-street. ANTftD to LET Two Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, in a genteel house in the healthiest portion of Parnell, to a Lady and Gentleman. Children objected to. —Hannaford'e Agency, High-street WANTED, a situation as House maid in an hotel"; thoroughly experienced. Address, " F.F.," office of this paper. ANTcD.a General Servant.— •Apply to Mrs G. S. JaJdns, Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a General Servant for a small family.—Apply to Mrs C. Laishley, Kyber Pass, opposite Seafield Viaw Road. WA.NTJUO, two gentleman iJoarders, to complete number. Best position in Parnell; good view of harbour. Apply, X.Y.Z., Star office. WANTED, a female Cook.—Apply to Mrs Edward Isaacs, Bona Vista, Eden Crescent, Official Bay. ANTED, a Woman for Plain Sewing, one used to Singer's machine pre ferred.—Apply, W. R. Hay ward's Bedding Warehouse, YVyndham-street. WANTIiD, a strong Lad, as an Appren tice to the blacksmithing trade, one who can drive on shoes.—Apply J. Quinn, Albert-street Independent Shoeing Forge. W~~ ANTED, three Ship Carpenters, and three Squarera.—Apply to C. A. Harris. ANTED, at the end of February, a respectable Nurse, must be a good needlewoman; references required.—Apply to Mrs Hulme, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell ANTED to CHARTER, a Vessel about 100 tons.—App y to C. A. H>RRI9 WANTED, Firemen for the steamer Wellington; wngen, iltfpurm nth. —Apply to the Engineer on board, Onehunga Wharf. WA-nTII-D, a Youth to drive a horse and cart. Must know town well, fr Apply to J. Hanly, Cross-street,, Karanga hape road. WANTED by a young man a situation in the grocery or spirit business Will be found thorough 'y efficient; highest references given.—Address "C," office of this paper. WANTED to Let an unfurnished room in Pitt-street, Newton. —Apply at Star office. ANTED, a girl from 12 to 14 to make herself useful. — Apply Star office. ANTED, a smart Youth as junior clerk and cashier. -Apply to h. and J. R. Vaile, 130 and 132, Queen-street. WANTED KN'v/WN, that we make a Oood. Bluck Suit to measure at £410a Ford, Potter and C j . The Pantheon. ANTED to LET, a Six-roomed House, adjoining Mr K. Way te 8, In Seafield View ; »lso, a Six roomed House in Franklin Ro<d— Apply Mr Jackman, >eJson-stieet; or to H Parting ton, agent Queen-street. WAJNToD, Bottles of every dcs crlption. Highest price given at Ballin Brother's Factory. ANTED, a young Man amis- i tomed to the Butchering Business.— Apply to Mr X Beeves, Hobson-street . ANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply 210, Queen-street. 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," Poßt office, Auckland. ANTED, good Pick and Shovel Men,— Apply to Martin Douaher, Albert street. '_ ■__ __■- W~~' ANTED, an active Message Boy I —Apply to James smart ana Co., Quetsn street. _ .. -" ■' :' . ; W" ANTED, a Partner in a first-class rising Business, or Home one to advance Money on good security.—Apply to " Bottler," Stab office. . WANTED, a good Laundress and Cook.-Apply to Mrs Gk W. iiinney, Upper Qaeen-atreet. ' W" ANTED KNOWN.—Valentines —A Splendid Collection. Kimmel s Practical, and the JSeweat Styles,, just opened, at Stretton'g, top of'-rev-street " ;i ' WANTED, in the vicinity of Par - nell, a neat five-roomed Cottage, in a nice locality.—Apply by letter, stating particulars, to W.H., Stab office. ■■ , ■": :.; W~~~ ANTED KNOWN, that a terrible daughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefleld-»treet in the thape of cutting down the prior a of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement. —Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld-ttreet. \_ _' AN T E i), 500 tona oi uld BraM, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Mnatz MeUl, Waate Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Baga ; also, Bottles, Cast-off * lothing,, «<;., •t BATTYK * CO.'S' London Marine Store, Old Market, Quean-street. Auckland—S Moag, Manager ANT E1) KNOWJN, that, J/ MOKRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING »♦ *«M^B»bl« pric«i.—A«dr«w S»*j» Office, •, , ' _



WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONEIS, Saddiler, Qoeon-itreet, is appointed Sole Agent for Eliiman's Cdebratef Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swelhngs, Strains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED KNOWN that I have some cheap goods for a few weeks. Apples, Gib for Is; Cooking apples, sib for Is ; about 00 dozen of Morton's Anchovy Sauce, 8d per bottle, 6s per dozen : Strong's Lancashire Sauce, 6a per bottle, 4s 6d per dozen; Yankee Relish, the richest sauce out, only 9d per bottle, 7s 6d per dozen; large bars of soap, 9d ; Brandon's best full weight Candles, lid per 1b; Plates,, 2d, 3d, and 4d each; Cups and Saucers, CdandSd; White and Gold Toilet Sets, 26s per set; Children's School Books, Is Od per dozen; Lemon Peel, Is 6d per ft ; Turkey Figs, 8d per ft, or 8s 6d by the box of lOlbs; Cooking apples, 7s per case; and a variety of other articles cheap.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co '8 Dying and Cleaning TTstablish ment hxs been RBftlOVliD from ahortland-street to Welie-l«y-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Lndies and gentlemen waited upon for orde.s by leaving their address by post or at the office, Wellesley-street lfast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. WANTED KNOWN, that lhe Pantheon is the only Hou°e in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 26s : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; ualatea and sac Coats from 20s; Itiding Habits, from 60*; B-yf Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article. 4US.— Ford. Potter &JJo, The Pantheon, Queen-street : ___ WANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. _ Mens Alpines, from Si 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men aVnlv Wire Brim, Is 6d. a. large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Duk«s, Oxfords, Knowsley, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Buez, &c., &o —Ford, Potter, and Co., ahe Pantheon, Queen treat . V/ff ANTED KiNUWM, that D W Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds oi Timber and other Building materials, Including Si3Hea, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, lroc bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .sc.&c., at tht lowest market pricu. at his Yard , Custum-house stroet -'■■ AT The Pantheon yoti caii get a Mosgiel Tweed Suit, maiie to uieasuro and thoroughly well fchrunk, in any shape you please, or £8 Isi : \\j AN T B D to (cheap), V V White Lead, Gaivaniseri Tubs ; also. Pumps Paints, PlouvVs, *c. N.B - Hifihest price given for all kinds of old wetal.— ALfCKUD ci.a,viiT, next to Blue Post Victoria street WAivTifiii, Che general public to know that W. EIEBY, corner of Queen and Wakeflold-stroets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coa) wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, L>me, Sand, Sheila, Tiles. Iron-r-wk Shafts, Spokes. ani Rad-jfiim Felloe", *c. *c. always on hand. A large sup ply ct Iliebest yewcaslieCoke nownn hand / OOD General Servants are requested to VJT call at Mrs Home's Begistry Office, Wakefield-»treet. WA NT E D—A Schoolmaster for Boys' School, at Newmahet; also, a Young L»dy as Junior Assistant Teacher for the Girh' School, at Onehuaga. Apply at the Office of the Education Board. FUEDEEICK J. MO? 8, Secretary. FOUND, a sum of Money. Owner can hkve same by paying expenses of advertise ment.- Apply Daniel Powell, Sump office ~§ EiN SH LLIiNGS EEWARU.— I Lost, on Bata,d*y Morning, a marked Canary. Anyone returning it'to vru. farrow, Dining Booms, Qneeti-a'reet. will receive tha a* ov« rewani. OAKD AND RKSIDENC". par tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House Parn>v* A comfortable home is offered to pupils attending t"« public schools in Auckland. Satisfactory refer- •>■"■*. rpHE Pantheon is a complete success A. as shown by the many attempts to imitate us, but we »re as busy as »^er, and must beg our ci'Stotntrs to give us a lull week's notice. — Ford, Potter. i.nd Co r _______ FOil LEASE, a good Dairy Farm at Bemiiera.—Apply H. Particgton, Bouse and Lvid Ag«nt. '^neeo-st'eet ' IiVR SALE, 10 acres good Land for P £160. half a mile from Fl.grt^ff HUI.-OUver M»ys, Uevonpor». ' L< OR SALE or to LET, a Five rs roomed Bouse; fifteen minutes walk fr>m. Queen-street, with stable, garden, and small paddock Ap(>lv to <■*. Gilchrist, Breakwater Koad. La OR SALE, a comfortable family -F Residence of five rooms jn a neaithy situation —Apply to X Home, Shor»la_d street £i»OR SAt E, a Six-roomed Cottage, ' in St Mary's Road. Price, £2*o —Apply to H. AS ETON- & PON", Kew Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, a handsome bay pony accustomed to saddle orh»rne?a. sui able for a l«dy.—Appiv George Jackaon, thapel-Btr>et. rp O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of the 12th inst., for alteration to offices. . . R. REALS * EON, Architect. .-si o BUILD-E3.S. §_ - __— Tenders will be received until noon of SATUR DAY next, the 13th inst*nt, for the Erection and Completion of a M ck of Brick Buildings in Victoria and Albert-streets. Plans, &c, at my office, QueeD-street P. HERAPATF, Architect TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. [ESTABLISHED 1837.] Paid-up Capital .. .. .. .. £1,250,000 Beserve Fund .. 400,000 NOTICE TO PBOPRIETOKS. A DIVIDEND of One Pound. Fifteen Shillings, together with a bonus of F.ve Shillings pc ■ sha-e for ihu half-year ending 31st Uecem'oer, 1>74, equal to 16 per centum per annum, on the paid-up capital of this Bank having ben reclared at the meeting of proprietors heid ip I ondon on the 11th Jaautry Proprietors registered in Cbristchutch tit the former date wl 1 "receive the Warrants for their Dividends and Bonus, on application through Branch Managers. JOS. PALME*. Chief Officer for New Zealand. Union Bank of Australia, Chrietchnrch, Ist February, 1875. P OR S ALE. . To ABRI T_— ' Ex NIOHTRNOALE, FROM MELBOURNE, 2,fi00 MATS YARKAVILLE SUGAR, AH fi-st Whites. * GEORGE W. BINNEY. UCKLaND TRAINING SCHOOL for practical education. . oosiah Martin, head master, Choral Hall, Symonds street, evening class, tor business training. In consequence of the holiday on Tuesday, the 9th, this class will meet ob Tuesday,' 16th February, at seven o'clock p.m. ; , ■ GENTLEMEN can be accom me dated with comforta.be Board and Kcsideune at 42, We.lesley-gtreet. three doors : from Young Men's Christian Association : ■ TT E iW A R d! Lost yesterday (Monday) evening, between Fort street and North Shore, a Gold Watch K«y and t Revolving Pendant, with, blood-stone on, one side and cornelian .on the other side.—Any person finding and returning both or either to Mr Mowden, Jeweller, Queen-street, will be rewarded. MISS CHRISTIAN, Member of the Royal academy of Music, at the request of t number of friends, will give Lessons in Singing during her jitay in Auckland. Miss Christian com mences at the Choral Hall on Monday and Thursday mornings, tromll till 2 p.m. For terms, apply t< Jit TJptoU. :■";:■ , ' ■■•/ ',';; • . ' „■:- '■



rjn o A R R I V E, Pek Flirt, from Lytteltoet : 17 CASES-CHEESE. TOWNSHEND BROTHERS, DURHAM-STREET. "P TJ N E R A L . NOTICE. The Brethren of the various Masonic Lodges are hereby invited to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, F. H. Ibbetson, TO-MORROW AFTER NOON, at 4.30 p.m. sharp. Brethren will assemble at his late residence. Costume : Mourning, and White Gloves. G. H. LAYERS, J.P.M., Lodge Ara. W. R. HAYWARD, "W.M., Lodge Waitemata. J. H. BURNS, W.M., United Service Lodge. M. NICCOL, W.M., Lodge St. Andrew. G. N. BRASSEY, W.M., Lodge Prince of Wales. A JSMJAL PICNJO, under the O. auspices of the PRINCE OF WALES LODGE On- FREKMASON-.Y, at the Takapuna Lake on Februa V 17. 1876. Applieaions for 'lickets to the above Picmc must be made to the following Stewards, on or btslore the "SifSffir W.K.Kissling A, H. Diethiem W H. Skinner F. G. Clayton James Stortart EevC. M. Nelson R O. Dyer Major EL Green L. T) Nathan S. Kohn V- J. Mo-8 Edwira Bennett Pr Wrisht Dr mis W. hi Ry»n Wiill^m Rattray Seymour I h ;rne George. Against the dislike some m<y >aye to travelling by water it Has been a-iang^d thai th, steamer will leave the CJ'ioen-st'eet whatf at 10 o'olocic sharp, calling »t the Victirl* Wha-f .'dth Shuns, ana there leaving those wno prefer travelling by Jand, where convty»uc« will be in S e_di u e_B to c .nvey them to the Lake lhe uteamer will then proceed to the Lake with the re malr.d.-r o< the party. Conveyances provided i.y the Stewards will also run to and from the Lake during the-'ay. ... , - Double Ticket &} ,1 n Single Genr.lem»n'B .. .. .. «« 0 AaaiaonaiLKiy's Ticket .. .. 010 0 Those *ho dcs re to go Dy lann w 11 please intimate their wish at the time of taking the.r Ticket, if poMible. w B DAWSONIf Honorary Secretary. Auckland, January 1875. 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. Dawson Mr. P. Darby Mr. J. Hughes My. E. Lewis And Volunteer Officers. DOUBLE TICKETS 128 6d. SINGLE TICKETS (Lady only), ss. PETER DIGNAN, Secretary. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL-ROOM. CONCERT AND READINGS, In aid os St. Matthew's Church Union, On TUESDAY EVENING NEXT. Glees, Solos, &c., by Members of St. Matthew's Choir. Admission —Sixpence. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The transfer books of this Company will be closed at noon on Thursday, February 11, and will remain closed until MONDAY, the 14th, when a Dividend of Two Shillings and Sxpence for Share will be payable to the registered shareholders, at the Company's office, Coromandel. *™' W.HORNE, Secretary. Kapanga Chambers, sth February, 1875. TO THE INHABITANTS OF AUCKLAND AND KLaKWHKhE. Having pu^ch'sed Mr Montague's Entire Stock and interest in the SEWING MiObINK TRA.' E, I am now pr<-p*r«o (with a Stock of over 250 Machines, and 2uO to anive from the best makers), to supply every posibie demand. Every accommo dation as to terms given to purchasers. W. C. DENNE s*, Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. pUBLIC NOTICE. Haviiig this day sold my v»ry Large ana "Entire Stock ol SKWIMU M*.<)HlN_B to Mr W. O. Db*vhs, and relinquished that department of m> business to him, I must cordially recommend him to my friends and cuiiomers. feeling convinced that from h s practical Knowledge and long experience in this branch of t-usiuets. that intending purchasers -will find it to their advantage to inspect his very extensive and varied stoca. (Signed) M, MONTAGUK Fancy Bazaar, Queen-gtreet, February 6, 1876. T7 OLTJNTEER COMPLIMEN TARY BALL. S. & J. R. VAILE aeb.'now showing an ENDLESS VARIETY or BALL 600i)S. SUPERBE ARTICLES yon _ -.-.•.. r. EVENING DR ESS, Both in the LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. S. & J. X VAILE, 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET.



THE Highest Price given for Cham pagne ana Schnapps' Bottles, in any quantity. —3, Queen*street. HIT AIL LINE ACROSS Q^^^^^ill THE PACIFIC tS^uSralasian steam navi gation COS TIME TABLE, BETWEEN AUSTBALIA, NFW ZEA LAND, AND CALIFORNIA. The vessfla of the C mpany leave Sydney, calling at Auckland, New Zealar-d, and Honolulu, in the Suidwich Islands, every 28 days, and San Franciso, asunder :— Lkaves Auckland. Leavfs San Fbakoisoj. City of Melbourne, Jan 22 Mikado.. .. ZSST.. :: £*S £35»»k. rs l6 .™Usi!SSr ::S|i i Miczreeor .. June 11 Cyphenes .. May 24 Mkfdo July 9 City of Melbourne, Jum2l jJfS. -These sailings may be W if English mail has not arrived ,'•'*» -v^y- Aa»v A train leaves S«n Francisco for New York daily, with branch Lnes through the States ; and pwrtU steamen lea^e the latter city daily for BnglaT>d, thus affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to *urope. Intending passmgers irom Europe and America are infornie:! that the Company's local fleet trade from Sydney f) all ports of the Australian < monies by which mtans prompt connection is made wua ■ tne above Une. FEEDK . 3. TBOXJTON, Manager. H. M. JEEVIS, A gent; TT^OR GiSBOBNE VIA (^^^^^JD EAST COAST. The fine Schooner Effie Meikle, O. £ hulze, roaster, win sail for .he above in a few days. For Freight, dac. apply vo the master on board, or to T . W . BROW NT, Onstom-house-street. «*Y-J&v KOfi SYDNEY AND OTfcJk*^*^.. J3 JUJSiitiOURNiS. "sJF£ggg!B3mlP c fast and favourlta s.B. He ro, Captun 'LooAN, will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on WkDNEbDAY, the 10th February, at 3 p m Cargo lor Syansy and Melbourne -will be rec-ived on boari up tv 11 o clock oa Weane^ay forenoon, but nut latur. For frbight or passage, apjlf to CRUIIKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen street, Auckland, i'cruary S, 1876. 1 GENTS POR THE " STAR.' Jjl The Stab can be obtained f™ *ke following Agents at aDy time after 6 o'clock p.m. >' 1 Dedtvood—Mr Brown, Tedwood Store I'owhonby Koap—MrMcKnstry, Ponsonby Store Kara-gahai-e BOAU-Mr Y. Warren, Sydeihim «toie ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store •we-wmahket—Mr Withtfor<i, ironmongery Store Kybeb Pass- mi Burns, Urocery ctore ; Mr T*ylor, ()KEHi^°oY-Mr euilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store . kee-. er OTAHDHU-Mr J. Hall, Post-office _ _ PAii^ELL—Missßyati. Groce'v tore ; Mr K. Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr -Augur, Boitmaker Kobth fcHORK—Mr O. M*ys, Gr< cerr Store ;Mr Dude -, Grocery Store ; Mr Bass. Grocery Store • Wellinoton-stbebt—Mr Xodd, Grocery Store ; M Hip gins, Wellington Hotel. Coknir or "Welliahto*-street ~ Mr McCTea Grocer. _ Fseemak's Bay Hotbi, Fbeebian's Bat—Mr Alma Place akd Kkiqhboi.booii—Mr West Alma Store OEfING MACHINES For Everybody, both rich and poor. Call and Leakn tub Rules of thi SEWING MACHINE CLUB AT W. C. DENNES, Albert Hotel Building, Opposite Saving's Bank, QTJBIS2I-STREET, AUCKLAND. tS" E/err Snbs criber gets a Machine. IMPORTANT NOTICE. At J. S. COBLEY'S " Bespoke" Tailoring Establish ment, junction of Grey and Queen-streets, Gentlemen can get A Suit of Superfine Black from £5 10 A Suit of Bliss' Tweed, thoroughly shrunk, from .. .. .- .".' -. " ■- .£4 15 A Suit of Mosgiel Tweed, from ... .. .. £5 0 The Best Fitting Trousers in Auckland, thoroughly shrunk, from .. .. .. £1 6 All Garments best Material, beet Style, and best Workmanship t N.B.—^Nothing upside down, or with the; head where the feet ought to be, for this is no puffing establishment. f M. L B JS JS O X, wsj ESTATE AGEFT, VALUATOR, ETC, [ESTABLISHBA 1864. REWTS AND TNTERBRTB COLLECTED. MOJ!OBY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. PVEM of BO acres four miles from Hamllto Wataato. Frice, LS per ace HO' EL FmE PAL it— For Immediate Pale one o the finest Bitels in the jisiuß district of Wsihato The Hotel contains lfi Bedrnomc. together with avgi Co • m-rcial Room, BilHarfi Dinirg Room, Coffee Ro >tn, and detached Xi chen. and Stabline for 30 horses This fine Hotel is situated in the leading Waikato i ownship, is built upon a large fret hold allotment, and is < oinp a moat extensive business. Poasessior can be liven in a few months VICTORIA QTJ-vIRA'T Twn Honees, with large freehold allotment. 93 x 90 - Price, LSOO •-': : K>B>R PaSS KOaD—A really comfortable four roomed House, with freehold allotment, S3 x 90 Price, LI6O ■ For t-ale. four Alloti»er.tg off Liverpool-street City, each 60 x 'o.—Price, LOO an allotment Vor. Sale, i" Symonds street, a fine Allotment 120 xBO 0 his ' llotment is situated in the choicest part of Symonds-stroct, and will be sold cheaap.— Price. L4 6s per foot O-EUUN"<iA— For Tmtnediat<i Sale, the following eh' ice properties ia Onehurjgfa. A consfortabl* riwe ling-house with one acre of freehold at the cornel of « hurch-street. Price, LIBO. Also large Building Allotment near the Be^ch, close to Gibbon's. Timbei Wharf Price, L 4 per frot Also, four Allotment,) in the centre of Queeu-s^re-t, near the Scotch Church rent 33x90. Price L2> each AJso, three Allot ments near the Grange. Price, L e*ch BKaDTIFTTL SUBHRBAV RKSIDEXCE Foi Immediate Sale, a beautiful Suburban Reaidenct containii g six rooms, together with wash house, batt room, and every convenience There is about at acre of freehold all t*gtefully laid out, and planted with tha choicest trees, shrubs, and flowers. Also, a stable, fowl hou«e, gig hous«, etc This reriduoct is situated within about tea minutes' walk of Queen street, and is a moat desirable residence for c businessman rrice, LBOO FOB IMMEDIATE sa.Lß—An unimproved Fara of 113 acres of really good laud in the Bembay Settle ment —Price, KOs p-r»cre TO FARMERS AND OTHERS—For Immediate Sale—V Bargain— A ch-ice Farm of 300 acres in tu< rising district • f Te Rori, near Alexandra, Waihato. Th»re are 260 acres of the Fnrm fenced, and 16( acres subdivided and laid down in good grass." There is a comfortable five-roomed residen c upon th« Farm ; also, a Stockyard, &c - Price, LI2CO for Sale a comfortab c six-roomed House re Parnell The t^ouse Mauds upoa a freehold al'ot ment 66 x 100, and ha* a good well of water. The Allotment is all planted with fruit and ornamental tre«s, and commands a b-autifui view. Price, 140t Farm of 852 acres at the North Cape, good land with large water frontage and small island. Price, L2I°aRANGAHAPE ROAD—A BARGAIN—A large freehaufaUotment 66 x 100, with all the building! erected "heraon—Price, L2 0 • PUK-KOET.* —''a-m of 170 acres, napiniug th< late Farm of M.r Burtt. There is a small buildin) upon the Farm, and a beautiful stream ruaninj through it.—lu2d. WaIKATO- Farm of 100 acrfs at Paterangi, miles from Alexandra, with small House and ever, convenience. Price; £4 10s an acre. - .:.-.. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENT! see J M. Lknnox's onr Monthly List in Wctkl Berald ■MISSING fBIENDS Joh w Pollock, who. landed ia Auckland in 188« is requested to writ* to bia Brother, Adam PsUetl Jf MWofflot, Awfttnt, Proriae* of Mwiboiongh. v



EX TBAORD IXA R T II BARGAINS 1J B . W. DYSON'S | TEMPORARY PREMISES, I Opposite the City Haix, . , . ;. r |, I| FOR ONE MONTH" ONLY ! 1 MUSLIN DRESSES (White and Coloured), 1 THE NEW FLAX AND OTHER •V"|| DRESSES, I FLANNELS, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, I AM> . ' ■' 1 GENERAL DRAPERY, I MILLINERY AND CLOTHING. j The following GOODS, I JUST OPEN ED, j "Will be-inoluded in tbii | CHEAP SALE! LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, , j NEW PAD 3, PLAITS, i I COMBS, COILS, STEMS, *fc YAK LACES, HOSIERY, HABKBDASH*BY, z ■ BUFFLEs, AND FANCY GOODS. , LA.R&E STOCK OP BABYWAMS. jjsr SPACE BEING SO LIMITED, THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. -» NEXT BROWN & SON'S MUSIC SHOP. Q AUCKLAND and ONEaINSGH. COACHES. ' ■ TIHI 1ABLI! Leave Onehuoga: Leaye Auckland z : 8 am. - 10 »m; 9 a.m. 1* wn - 12.30 p.m. P.«n-: 2 p.m. V'm ~ Saturday Nights: , 6.30 11M FRIDAY; FEBRUARY 12. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. BEER ENGINE. rpHE Subscribers will sell at the J. Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBB: Six-puU Betr ingine, &0., *c. j SAMDEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. . MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15. ;:-. SALE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. W DOWDEN l HAS received instructions fromjffr A. Heaver, to sell by auction, on Monday next, 15th inst, at 11 o'oloclt, A la Tge number of UW KKDEEMW) PLEDGES, consisting of—Drapery, Uothicf. Jewellery, *c...*c iv '"■'■''. •: "*■-''■ !""'■' -■ T.t±UJioDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CITY MART. 11 CASES DRAPERY CLOTHING, Ac, IN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday,, 11th February, at 11 - o'clock, 11 cases Drapery Clothing, *c., *c, in aa a*...;:-., . signed Eatate. For absolute Sale. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1875. LEASE OF MOUNT EDEN ROAD TOLLS. THE undersigned Lave been in structed by bis Honor the Superiatendent to offer for Bale, at noon, on the above data, at their 'Mart, Queen-street, : The TOLLS leviable at the Mount Eden TolHiate (next the Eden Vine Hotel), and at the Gaol Boad Chain Bar, together with the Royalty leviable for Scoria Ash, be., taken from the Mount Eden Reserve, for tb« four calendar months, commencing let N March, 1875. > ■' Conditions may be seen at our Mart. B. TONES ft CO. Auctioneer. Audtland, February 6,1875. ' ,; WEDNESDAY:, FEBRUARY 10. SUPERIOR GALVANIZED IRON HOUBE. fPHE Subscriber has received in- X stractibna to sell by auction, on tfc« Premiss*, Wednesday, 10th February, at half-past Twelve o'clock, - , ■ House, So 4— SUPERIOR GALVANIZED IRON HOUSE. To make w»y for Harbour improvements. GEORGE SIBBIN, ■: ■.■■■ Auctioneer. Lji fej "if ' PRELIMINARY NOTICE. .P A E BO A TOW N 8 H I IV OHINEMURI. 'pHE Undersigned haying been A. favoured with instructions Irons Xwsn 'Jackson and Russell, will offer for sale by puMlo auction, at Gtahamitown, on aa c* ly d .U, Allotment* in the above TowHihlp. Terms of Bale, and date, will appear la a fatal* advertisement. . N.B.—Another steamer will .oommeaee mnalßf between Grahamstowa and ihls townsUp wltkia ■ SAMUEL COOHBANE ft ftOJT,