heard there was an animal of mine in the pound, and went to my district pound, but could not find her. A little boy brought the message to me. The cross-examination of this witness oocnpied one hour, and his ludicrous and incoherent answers to the learned counsel, caused a great deal of laughter in court. "*-.• Her<" "*~^!}4, son of the last witness .*'' ioseu^^ branding of a dozen calves in I Chis fathers stock-yard in February; six of the calves belonged to his father, and six to Chitty and Jolly. The bull calf was amongst them; he knew him well. His father's brand was a large one, and repre sented the figure 2 reversed or upside down. Ho knew Captain Dawson, on Comrie's farm. He saw the calf after it was branded on the hind quarter. He went with Mr Chitty on the Ist April to Cowrie's to fetch gome cattle. They met Mr Jolly near the farm, and told him they were after the cattle which they took out in the presence of Captain Dawson, who took tally of the cattle as they passed through the gate. The bull-calf waa amongst the cattle ; the mother of the calf passed out, but they promised to take her back. The rest of the evidence of this witness, a 3chool boy, was simply corroborative of a portion ot the evidence of the plaintiff; he was also subjected to a lengthy cross-ex amination by Mr Hesketh. John Wood, butcher, deposed that he had been in the habit of doing business with Jolly and Chitty, and purchased six calves of Chitty in February, and among them was the bull calf, which was really never in his possession. In his cross-examination he said that Mr Chitty wished to take the bull calf and another out of the lot, which he allowed. He only settled for three calves. To Mr Graham : He did not think that Mr Chitty's reputation had suffered to any extent through his arrest. [Left sitting.]

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. News from Ohinemuri.

A pigeon express to the Advertiser says that forty men are camped at Paroa, Logan. Binney and party are said to have a good show in a reef, but have not been laid by Maoris. There is not much faith in the existence of alluvial gold, but the prospects of reef gold in the creek is said to be better than the Thames was.

Eeef gold has been found by Mr Kidmore, of the Bed, White, and Blue Company, who speaks well of the creek, and supplies the Advertiser' with particulars of a reliable nature. He says the country is very rough and difficult to prospect, and thinks that Ohinemuri will never be a poor man's diggings. The reefs will require capital to develope them. He does not believe that alluvial gold will be found in payable quan tities.

Mining News- The Golden Calf cut another lode in the bottom level, which is supposed to be Just in-Time reef. It shows gold, and a few fair specimens have been taken from it. The Exchange broke through to the Crown Prince workings on the No. 2 reef. Gold is visible, and the Company will start stoping immediately. The reef intersected in the Kuramri hill tunnel is broken. It was dis turbed by the moving of a slide. The Bank of New Zealand ship 20750z5. gold to-day.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Races—The Hon. Mr. Hastings. To-day is race day, and is kept as high holiday here. The Hon. Mr. Hastings' lecture was a great success. He returns to Auckland to morrow.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

{Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. The s.s. Wellington sailed yesterday with the outward San Francisco mail and Southern and Wellington representatives for the colo nial prize firing.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Northern escort brought down 14,276 ounces of gold. Ciomwell heads the list with4 t 420 ounces; Black's, 2,360 ounces; Mount Ida, 2,259 ounces; St. Bathans, 1,268 ounces.

Union between Otago and Northern

Presbyteries. The Presbyterian Synod is drawing to a close. Yesterday, by 20 to 8, resolutions were carried in favour of union with the Northern Church. The Union Committee could not recommend concurrence in the Northern Churcha proposition to give parties an appeal in case of discipline and doctrine, and suggested that for the first five years right of appeal in such cases should be withheld.

The motion to send suggestions to the Presbyteries for consideration was met by an amendment by the Rev. Mr. Bannerman to the effect that there was no immediate call for union. He said that union meant the introduction of instrumental music into churches here by many ministers, but ad mitted that this was only a question of time. A clerical supporter of the amendment termed instrumental music in church a "Kitualiatic practice." The Chain-hill Tunnel The Chain-hill tunnel has made little pro gress during the last six months. Only two chains have been completed, making seven out of twenty required to finish the work. The workmen are on very hard stone, and find water pour upon them. At the present Mte of progress it would take nearly three years to complete. The Athenseum committee have decided to provide card-rooms for its members.

Dunedin Boys for the Training Ship« Six boys from the Industrial School, o* *ge« averaging about twelve, were sent to the Naval Training School at Auckland, per Ladybird yesterday.

News from the Palmer. Mr Malone, an old settler at Weatheratone, returned from the Palmer by the Albion, and gives poor accounts of the diggings. He Bays ne would rather work at £3 a week in New Zealand than £8 at the Palmer.

ti, ladybird's Passengers. me only Auckland passenger per Lady bird which sailed from here yesterday is Mr Kobartaon.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

s«w Scents of Wool. ii thT™ '* p Invercargill for London. She WoJr^T 001 8ni P of the season, and %S rf^"^f at £125,252. wll yb- Mile<i North. Wool i 8 coming in freel

WANGANUI.

(From our own Coireapondent.) This day. The Vacancy caused by Mr Po&'s

Resignation. Mr Ballance, of the Wccngamd Herald, will contest Mr Fox's seat. He ia working up the field well, and has agents everywhere. Mr Fox is wandering over the country look ing for a candidate. He wants Mr Buller to stand. lumbers are willing to do so, but have bo status. It is rumoured that Mr Gillon, of the JEvemvg Post, Wellington, will contest the election. Rumour is ever a liar contest the election. Mr Fox says sooner than Gillon should have his seat he will remain in South Britain.

Mr Finnimore, of Haughton land buying notoriety, is going to South America. Mr Fox is here touting for Mr Buller, and looking for a candidate if Mr Buller will not stand.

Railway "Works stopped for Labour.

Railway works are almost at a standstill for want of labour. Mr Strachan meditates bringing Chinamen on the works. Mr Pell cannot get a third of what he wants, though giving nine shillings for laborers. There is a great scarcity of labor.

Mr Civil Commissioner Partis. The Herald on Monday night attacks Mr P&rris very bitterly for obstructing telegraph construction through the Coast line, and maintains that had a capable man been commissioned the Taranaki line would have been through long since.

Timber for Railroads Last night's issue opens the important question whether contractors for railroads are using the stipulated timber for the con struction of lines. It says the question should be thoroughly investigated, and if inferior timber is used, as asserted in the Taranaki Times, it should be replaced.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent) This day. Supreme Court Judgment. In the Supreme Court sitting in chambers, His Honor gave judgment in the case Henty v. Holt. He allowed the demurrer with costs. Leave to appeal was given.

WESLEYAN MISSIONS. -INTEREST- ING ACCOUNT OF MISSION WORK IN THE ISLANDS.

The Missionary meeting conducted last evening in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church was most successful. The proceedings com menced at half'past seven o'clock, and the meeting was presided over by the Eev. Jas. Buller, President of the Conference. The following ministers were present :— The President and ex President of the Confer ence. Revs. Wallis, A. Reid, Geo. Brown, (the missionary from Samoa), J. Wallis (from Fiji), Jonah (a native teacher from Samoa), A. R. Fitchett, J. Berry, J. Crump, Bavin, Armitage, W. Morley, A. Taylor, Eowse. Kirk, Itigg, and Bishworth. Other ministers of the Conference were pre sent. The object of the meeting was put briefly by the President, who stated that the Rev. G. Brown, from Samoa, had come to tell the people of Auckland of hi 3 labours dnriDg the past fifteen years, and to pro nounce certain schemes for future operation. The lecturer, Mr Brown, came forward, and was received with enthusiasm. He started by saying that he was not found upon that platform as an apologist for missions, and he caire not to tell of doleful tidings and the failure of the Gospel to grasp the savage heart. They had not failed, but on the con trary had been a glorious success. He spoke without fear, and pronounced the croakers, who think that missions and missionaries were an imposition, that they shewed themselves to be wallowing in ignorance of the true state of things, and were not worthy of credulity. Such men are only traducers of character. These missions were now fully supporting their own ministers, and with true Christian liberality gave to the support of others, which surpassed in amount the givings of the whole Australasian' Churches. During the short space of 40 years, the whole length and breadth of Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa were brought under the influences of Christi anity. He would not say all were con verted, but they had acknowledged the demands of Christianity, and now heathenism was a thing of the past. In every home the Lord's name was at least honoured. The work in these lands Had now arrived to such a position, that as in com merce and wealth when they increase, new enterprises must be undertaken and increas ing capital invested. The mission work in these islands had assumed the look and vitality of regular Methodist Circuits, with the chapels, Sunday-schools, preachers and teacheis residences, local preachers, leaders, and the whole constitution of Methodism in full vigour, so that if Methodism ia not wil ling to be a missionary body, then they might remain content bat if she was still, as she always has beeD, true to her profession, those islands, which never heard of Christ, must be taken, and the standard of the cross reared in their midst. They meant to do it; not by bands of white missionaries, but from native men, who have been con verted and trained to the work, and are fully aware of the dangers to be encountered, to get men from Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa, and sail to New Britain, New Ireland, and New Guinea, and there plant these men to preach the Gospel and commence the work they believe they are called to do. The lecture was of unusual interest, and oc cupied an hour and a half in delivery. The church was hung around with beautiful and exquisite mats and other things of native manufacture. The Church was crowded to inconvenience. Jonah— (the native) appeared in full costume as a native teacher, and is no mean specimen of this interesting race. He spoke for about half an hour, (Mr Brown interpreting) and had his audience in fits of laughter. He sang several Sunday school tunes in his own language in true choral sfcyle and at the close we thought he was going to be encored the applause was so great. Mr Brown intends lecturing on some future time when more of his experiences will be recited. The meeting closed in the usual way.

THE SKELETON OF BRIDGET SULLIVAN.

Some additional particulars relative to the finding of the skeleton of Bridget Sullivan, alluded to in our last issue are given in the full report of the inquest furnished to the Cross by that journal's Mahurangi Heads correspondent, from which we make the following extracts :—John Corser Barker de posed to finding the bones on the previous morning about half-past seven, while looking for his bullocks in the bush. They were then lying on the surface of the ground, Dr Smith deposed to examining the bones found by Mr Barker. He considered them to be those of a female child, of about eleven or twelve years of age. The skull being on the surface, was perfect, many of the other bones being amongst leaves and rubbish, were more or lesa decayed. He accounted for the difference by the length of time the bones have lain in the bush. He believed they must have lain there for two years. They present no evidence of vielence having been used, and their position showed that the body was in a recumbent position, with the legs drawn up under the the thighs. He con stdered that a child might live in the bush for about two days withont| food and drink. After that time it would be incapable of helping itself, but the time would vasy according to circumstancen. —Mary Ann Sullivan deposed to being the daughter of Mr Daniel Sullivan, of Pukapuka. She re cognised the portions of stays and dress as belonging to her neice, Bridget Sullivan, a girl of about eleven years of »ge. She recog nised th« *t»7i m being of ft kind not

usually worn by children of her agPj and also by the buttons.. This witness and others gave evidence re* garding the unsuccessful search, cade for the girl when she went astray, but agreed that the place where the. remains were found had not been visited.—The jury returned a ver dict " That the remains of the subject of this inquiry are those of Bridget Sullivan, but as to the cause of her death there is no evidence to show. The jury, are, however, unani mously of opinion that it was caused by privation and exposure through being lost in the bush."

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

THIS MORNING'S SITTINO.

The Conference re-assembled at 10 o'clock. Present: R,ovs J. Bailer (President), J. Buddie (Ex-.Fresident), A. Keid (Secretary), J. Wallig, J. Warren, H. H. Lawry, W. Kirk, C. W. Eigg, C. H. Schnackenberg, W. Gifctos, J. Ciump, W, J. Watkin, W. Rowse, R. S. Bunn, G. Brown, J. Smith, W. Mor ley, A. R, Fitchett, j, A. Taylor, J. B. Richardson, J. S. Riahworth, j. W. Wallis, R. Bavin, J. Berry, W. 0. Oliver, "W. G. Thomas, H. R. Dewsbury, J. G. Carr, J. F. Reeve, W. B. Marten, J. Armitage, S. JSga ropi, W. Patene, and Hone Waiti. The President gave oat the 70Sth hymn, after the singing of which the Secretary read the 3rd chapter of the First Epistle to Tiui< othy, and the Revs. W. Gittos and «f. B. Richardson engaged in prayer. The Rev ; Mr Bavin handed in the following notice of motion—"That the General Conference be petitioned to undertake the revision of our Oonnexional Hymn-book." A discussion en sued regarding the order of business. It was moved by the ex-President, and seconded by Mr Bavin, that there be no sitting of the Conference to-morrow evening, aS previously al-ranged; £ It having been ruled that the conference was already committed to an evening pitting to which the public would be admitted, the Rev. Mr Morley moved ihat tile proceedings on that occasion be confined to a review of the state of the work of God instead of the financial business previously arranged for.

Resolved { "That the decision of this question be left with the Ifinnneial Com mittee to-morrow morning which has alr'e&dy announced will be open to the public;"

The Rev Mr Morley presented the report of the Printing Committee, which recommends " That the secretary be requested to re-cast the form of the printed minutes, so as to make, them more concise and perspicuous;" and " That that the plan sketched by the Rev. A. R. Fitchett, be recommended by this committee to the Conference.''

A discussion followed on a motion by the Rev. Mr Berry, that a time be fixed for the third reading Of the stations. The Ex President ure;ed that this should be the last act of the Conference.

The Rev. Mr Morley moved, and the Rev. Mr Berry seconded, that Monday morning next be the time appointed. The Ex-PreSideht moved that the time be Tuesday morning.—Carried, The Rev. Mr. Fitchett moved, "That ex cept in matters of routinej the laws of debate usual to public assemblies shall be observed at the opfen Conference to-fnoiTow." —Seconded by the Rev. Mr. Bavin, anil carried.

The Rev. Mr. Richardson moved the order of the day with reference to the disposal of candidates for the ministry.

A discussion ensued as to the desirability or otherwise of providing for the theological training of four candidates at Horfcon College, Tasmania. The prevailing feeling was in favour of their training under the super intendence of judicious ministers in New Zealand.

The Rev. Mr Berry moved, that the com mittee which sat this morniDg shall sit again for half an hour this afternoon, to consider the curriculum of study, &c— Carried.

The Rev. Mr Berry moved, and the Rev. Mr Fitchett seconded, the adoption of the report of the printing committee, which sat yesterdaj morning. Mr Fitchett described the plan which he had prepared, and stated its object to be that of popularising and ren dering more intelligible the printed minutes of Conference. The motion was carried unanimously. The Secretary presented a communication from the Auckland Total Abstinence Society, requesting the Conference to appoint a depu tation to attend a public meeting in the interests of temperance. He suggested that brethren should volunteer for this service.

The following Brethren volunteered ac cordingly:—Rev Messrs Richardson, Taylor, Carr, Marten, and Reeve.

The Rev Mr Morley moved that the letter writer be instructed to express to the applicants the sympathy of the Conference with the temperance movement, and inform them of the readiness of several Brethren to accept their invitation. The Conference then proceeded to the final examination of the candidates for ordination, the Reva .Messrs Dewsbury, Marten, Carr, and Reeve. The President questioned the candidates individually regarding their spiri tual life, views of Christian doctrine, social habits, &c, after which they retired. The question of their reception into full con nexion was still under consideration when the Conference adjourned.



We observe that Garrett Brothers, of Wakefield street, are sacrificing the remainder of their stock of bootß and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious building.—[Advt.] COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong;. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Kxcelaior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost tverr grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Advt. The only Establishment that sell Dixon and Son's Electro-plate, and Butsell and Son's Gold tind Silver Lever Watches, is F. M. Lewisson, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank, next door to Shortt's Hair Cutting Emporium.—(Advt.) The only Jeweller that 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 Bank.—(Advt.) . To the Ladies op Auckland. —I have received from London, per B.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Ringlet Hair, and Bhall be happy to: execute orders on the shortest notice.— Francis J. Shoett, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank.



WANTED, a middle-aged Female Servant for a Corona ftndel Hotel ; good place. Likewise a smart Youth to wait at table at a country hotel.—Hannaford'a Registry, High-street WANTED, a first and second Cook fors.s, Star of the South.-—Apply at once on board. WANTED, a good Cook for a small private family ; references required. —Apply by letter, stating age, &c, to Box JNo 31, Post-office, Auckland. vy ANTED, a Situation by a 9 ? young Man who has had experience of the wholesale and retail Tea, Wine, and Grocery busi ness, and bar— Reply to L L, office of this paper. ANTED, General Servants for Town and Country, at Mrs Hobn's Registry Office in Wakefieia-strcet. WANTED, a sharp active Boy.— Apply to George Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED, an experienced young Woman as Nursemaid; reference required. Apply to Mrs Montague, Victoria-street, four doors above the Old House at Home. ANTED, a respectable General Servant; no washing required.—Apply to Mrs Shayle George, Alten Road. WANTED to Sell Nelson Grown Pears 2d. Ib. by the case.—H. Lipßcombe, Auckland Market. WANTED, a respectable Woman tp take charge of a young baby, stating terms. Apply, " H.W." omce'offiliißlpaper. , WANTED, by a young man of ex perience in the Ironmongery Trade, a Situation as Assistant, or would be willing to take charee of a'smalllestabiishment in town or country; B»tte!*oW ref«rence)».-AddreM, "J.W.G," Sxab offlct,



WANTED, a Good Milcii"Boa£~ Apply to B. dittos, Wyndham-atreet. rjpO TAILORS.—Wanted a Presser -*L for tiie Factory at the Pantheon. W" aMTBDj immediately a Tin smith. To a good hajid eonstsat employ ment.—Apply to M.- Mcl>er'mott, Victoria-street; l>ast. "ANTEDj a respectable yottfig Girl to assist iii KotiSework. —Apply at the S*ae office for address. _ WA ft TED, a respectable rotftg Girl as \isefiil Companion to an invalid lady.— Apply to Mrs James Hammond, near Trinity Churcli, or at the Post Office, Devonport. WAITED, a General fcervant. — Apply to Mrs Wliitson, Graf ton Boafl. "7 10-TON half-decked BOAT on £*- lure.-J. W. Car?, Eoat Builder, ■_ ANTED, to Dispose of a small Grocerfl business.-Api-ly to Mm Hayson, Aberorombie-street ANTED KNOWN, that Straw berries are still in season at the Wiilow Grove Strawberry Gardens Tea and other Refresh ments daily. - Devonport, North Shore. ANTED immediately, in a small family, a thorough Servant.—Apply for addres? " E,1' office of this paper. .£ NT &}J, a General Servant; must bo a frood Laundress, and able to do plain cooking —Apply to Mrs Chan bers, Cailton Gore Boad. WANTED, a Smith. — Apply to OmjftfiTS & Atkik, Victoria Steam Carriage. tLhe Wheel Factory, ANThD, Bottles of every des cription. Highest price given at Ballin Br.flier's Factor/. __ «X/ AJJfi'E JJ, 500 tons of Old * v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zfcic, fiJwter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Ropa, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,. &c, at BAT'J YS & CO.'is London Marine Store, Old karket, Queea-streot, Auckland.—S Moss, Manager XNT'E&7^^€l ~General ~Servants ' Housemaids —apply ttf Mrs Lttcy, Servants Registry ciSce, Vsctoria-street. "ANTED KNOWiV, that J. MC?RTtf&ON i« prepared to execute all kinds of ASP.!ALII«fi ot reasonable prices.—Address Star Office .. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr E. Wayte's, in Seafleld View j also, a six-roomed Hoase in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr JaCkman, Nol3on-3t<eet ANTErTKNOWJS, that Edgar aKd Go's Djing and ClsanlDg Establish ment Hiß been REMOVED from Shortland-streot to Welle.-lsy-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Lfidies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the oiilce, Wellesley-street I'ast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ACvTfcD KIN OWN, that Mr "W. P JONHS has REMOVED hs plivcc of business from Vfeilesley- street to those commodious new bitilding3 Immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehcsuse. tV*. P. J's customers will receive Ilio utual prompt attention to their caremar.cis; and those who hava not favoured him with a call, h<< respectfully solicits their patrocafje. His many years experience in the Piancforto trale in all its branches in Attckluid places him in a position to anticipate every want. A. largo stock of H»no3 and Hsrmoniutns and Ker Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable price*. Note the address—W. F. JO >:EH, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. : AIM TED, Everybody to know that vV. 8. JO'NTSS, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Etonian's Cslebrp.t(«2 Royal Embrocation for Howes, Cattle and Sheep. A certain euro for Lameness, Swellings, Braises, Spralna, Cuts, and.Soros oi every kind. Second consignment per jubilee juat opened. \hf AJN TED to t-ELL (cheap), ¥ V White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Ketal.-ALFitKD SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria street. _ "%k7AIVTSL IUN OWa, that i> »V Goibie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and Other Building niMeriala, inclucHug Sashes, Loors, Mouldings, Bread Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Balls, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .&c.,&c, at tho lowest market price, at hia Yard , Custom-house itroet. \VT ANTKD KJSOWJS V V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTEKS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business In Upper Queen-street, two doora above G. Stalnes. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfittifcg, Sine, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. Ftrst-clasa work guaranteed WANTED, Tailors, 5 coat and 4 small job-makers.—Apply to Mittons, Col lins-street, Melbourne. Log., la. 3d. per hoar. Passage paid on arrival. ANTED to LbT or b£LL, the Comfortable Family Residence, with gardens, &c , in Onehnnga. occupied by Captain Bymcnds.— Apply to Mr Tonka, Auctioneer. aSiTED, the general public to know that W. KIEBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokea, and Red-gum Felloes, &c, *c., always on hand. A large sup piy of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand AJSTED X X O W JN, THAT K. D. BYKKS Has just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecglish), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts. Nickel Silver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :-K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of the Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of second charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches. AJNTED KJNUWJN, that the PANIHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a le&s price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— ford, Poiter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street LADY whose husband is- only occasionally at home, wishes for Board and Residence in a respectable family close to the City Hobson-street preferred. A. suitable payment will be given.—Address by letter to O.C, Btab offlco. W AIMED KNOWJN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated ln^Wakefield-»treet in the thape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brotheiß, Dublin House,.Wake field-street TT/AJNTED KNOWN, that The VV Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 16s : Trousers and Vests, from 255; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Bac Coats, from 20s; Riding Habits, from 60s; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in. HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baton, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. Iford, Potter, and Co., 'Xhe Pantheon, Queen treet. ■ WASTE D, to call special attention to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk.—Ford, Potter & Co. The Pantheon Queen-street. piAUTIO N".—Left her home, Mrs \*J T. W. Marsh. Her Husband wi)l not be responsible for any Debts she miy contract after this date. ~~&Ij*r TT OJR| L0NI)0N DIRECT. jo|^|3b^. To Follow thk Citst op The fine Iron Clipper Glenlora, 764 tons, having 700 tons engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, . Agents. "TZTT "ROR RUSSELL, >^a^v X? BAY OF IILAND9. 2j|g§ggj Now Lying atthe Firewood Wharf. The fine Schooner Echo, . G. Lovbbock., Master, will sail for the above on 22nd instant. ■ . for freight or passago. »PPI7 to XHOMAB W. BROWN. Cnttoia-houM'ifatt.



EE V. CHAR LE S CLA R X IN THE CHORAL HALL TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY). The Rev. CHAKLESJCLABK, the Celebrated Lec turer and Elocutionist, wiU give his popular Lecture Entertainment, " CHARLES DICKENS." Front sests snd amphitheatre, 2s Gd; gallery, Is. Tickets at Upton's. Commence at 8 ; carriages at 10. R. S, SMYIHE. TO-NIGHT—" The Staring Waiter." —EEY. CHABLES CLARK. rrO-NIGHT— "Bob Sawyer's Party." JL -REV. CHABLES CLARK. TO-NIGHT—" Death of Little Nell."-REV. CHARIiBS CLARK. TO-NIGHT—" Sairey ■ Gamp."— EEV. CHARLES CLARK. pBINCE OE WALES THEATRE Acting Manager J. R DeLias Stage Manager .. .. .. H. V. Stone Under Iho distinguished paironage and in presesce of Captain Jacqubmas-t. And Officers of the French Man-o'-war, Le Vire. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Jan. 20, With New SGecery and Spectacular Appointments, Dresses, &c, wilt be produced, for theflrst time ia Auckiand. the glorious Demi- Savage lxt?avaganz», of PO CA-HON-TAS ; Or, THE GENTLE SAVAGE. Captain John Smith .. MIS-. A Mi* STONE Myneer Roll! .. .. Mr H. F. Stone Songs, Duets, and Dances, by Amy Stone and the entire ''ompany, it. eluding a comic Irish Double Dance by Sam Poole and Oily Deering, and Silver Htel Clog Dance by Miss Maggie Knight. The perform^nco will commence with the Comic Drama—ANDY BGAK& Andy, Miss Amy Stone ; Lady Mountjoy, Miss Clara Stephenson. Professor Valentine H. Jacobs, son of the original world r. nowned Jacob 3, has been secured by the Manage ment fcr two nights only—Thursday and Friday— and will appear in his extraordinary entertainment of Magic and Ventriloquism. W~ Look out for the WONDERFUL GIRARDS and Logmania. Pricas of Admission::—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls. 2s 6J : Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's TT OBS O N CORPS, A.R.V. ANNIVERSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, THURSDAY, 28th JANUARY, 1875, (Eve of the Regatta), at Oddfellow's Hall, Lobne-street, Under the patronage of Volunteer Officers, and Members of the" vstions Fr.endly Societies Double Ticket?, 10s Cd ; to be had of Mr^ Chris topher, 81, Queen-street, and members of the Band. Volunteers are ieque;ted to appear in uniform. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. JAME3 P. LONERGAW. Secretary. T- ORNE-STREET HALL, j i THIS EVENING, Jan 20. AN ENTERTAINMENT Wiil be given by the LEADING AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. Under the Distinguiihed Patronage and in, the Prceence of the PresidiDg Officers, Pait Officers and B;others of the Fountain Friendship Lodge' No 3920, 1.0.0 F., M.U., A.D.: also, Officers and Members of the Auckland Fire Brigade, for the Bbnetit of Mrs. Noyjer. PROGRAMME. Part I. Song, "Death of Nelson" .. Mr 0. Harding don?, (Comic), "Temperance Band" Mr W. Doran Song and Dance, " Dimple on her Chin" .. .. .. Mr E O'Haro Song and Chorus .. .. Master Dill Song, " I Remember the House where I was born " .. .. Mr J. Reed Song and Dance, " Little Buttofly" Master D. Bertie Song, "EngliihEmigrant" .. Mr W. Jackson To be followed by the Laughable Sketch, entitled, THE NEW PRIMA DONNA. Opera Manager .. .. .. Mr A. Smith Prima Donna .. ~ .. Gentleman Amateur Sekvakt (with Bong) .„ .. Mb P. Doban Paki 11. Silver Belt Jig .. .. Ma E. Clair Comic Recitation .. .. Mr A. Smith Song, " Happy Moments" .. Mr J. Reed Song and Dance^ '' Little Bunch of Roßes" .. .. Master Fred Elce dong, (Comic), " Fie for Shame " Mr H. Davey Song, " Soldier's Fortune " .. Mr O. Harding Song and Dane*, "I'heOnel Dearly Love" Mr E. O'Hare To conclude with the Ethiopian Sketch, entitled. THAT RASCAL PADDY. Mr Brown (with Banjo Solo) .. Gentleman Amateur Rascai JPaddy Mb P. Doe an. N.B— Members of Societies will please attend in Regalia. Members of other Benefit Societies are invited to attend. Prices of Admission:— Front Seats, 3s ; Seoond Seats. 2s.J" Tickets to be had of any Member of the Fountain Friendship Lodge. P. DORAN, Manager. W. MAHONEY, Secretary.^ I O LET, in William-street, two front » Rooms. —Apply in William-street. mo LABOURERS AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited until noon on MONDAY, 25th instant, for opening a Pipe Track from the Railway Station to Silt Basins. —For particulars, apply to W. J. Mahks, Chapel-street. LOST, yesterday, a Cheque for £7, drawn by Geo. Cook, payable to John Hogon. Payment stopped. A reward will be paid by leav ing the sume at this office^ ■ I HE person who lost a Gold Watch in Eden Crescent is requested to call at this office at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. IF Samuel Alexander, native of Broine, County Derry, Ireland, who arrived in the colony twenty years ago, will communicate with Robert Henry, Star office, Auckland, he will hear of something to his advantage. Any information will be thankfully received. OARD AND EESIDBJSCE.— Wanted, by a young man, private Board and Residence in a quiet family.—Apply, stating terms, to " H.W." Stab office. IPOUND— A Bag of Clothing. The owner can have them by paying expenses.— Apply to George Pratt, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland. IE E^ Z L ST The undersigned is prepared to supply SHELLS for Garden Paths in any quantity on shortest notice. Orders punctually attended to Address :- James Neville, Onehunga WTiarf. AUCKLAND ART UNION. Oil Paintings, Water Colour Drawings of New Zealand scenery, Oleographs, Chromo-Lithographs, Engravings, &c. All in elegant frames. Tickets, 20s each. The Drawing will take place at 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, January 28th. • E. WAYTE. AJEtT UNION of Wool Flowers at E. Henry's Fancy Bazaar, Shortland-street, Postponed until MONDAY, Ist February. Stibscribers wanted. Tickets 2s 6d each. ~T LM A N A C S 18 75. Copies of the New Zealand Insurance Company's Sheet and Book Almanac for 1875, can be had on application at the office. A Gentleman of great experience in the Timber Trade wishes an engagement as Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be seen by addressing " W." of this paper. oard and residence"for a Lady and Gentleman, within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. No other boarders—Apply Stab Office. AT the PANTHEON you can get a sood Tweed Suit made to order wd wancnHd •bra-*, *t 40«.-I?ot*, P«MWi *s«Ce., S&ePintfetas, Quoen--t-e»t. _^



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



-pOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ALMANACS, (Book and Sheet), for the year 1875. can now be had on application at the Company s office. . ,"' :_; . The Book contains the New Zealand Customs Tariff, Stamp Duties, Rates of Postage, and olhe* useful Statistics Tables, and information. Influential Sab-Agents are required for (be | subnrtM and oat-districts of this province. Application to bo made by letter, addressed to GEO. WM. JONES,' Agent. Office : Hob3on's Buildings, Shortland-street, . - Auckland, January 1, 1875. ATEELOO QUADRANT Boarding and Day School, conducted by Mrs Norman.—The first Quarter of the year will commence on Monday, January 25. OEWING MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz. : Singers, Thomas', Howe's, Howe'slinproved, Winder and"Wison, Nussey and Pillings'improved "little Stranger" and "Wanza." A lirge Stock to select from. A printed guarantee given with each machjne, undertaking to keep it in order for twelve months free of charge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane, r AUCKLAND & NORTH' SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will ■ be held at the Office of the Comrany, Vai'.e's Build ings, on MONDAY, Febniary 1, 18T5, at 3 p.m. . Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance .: Sheet, election of two Directors, Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before the nieet mg* H. W. HEATH, Manager. pHCENIX MILLS, OAM A RU. PRIZE FLOUR. B. TONES & CO., Sole Agksts. 60 tons Prime First Prize FLQTJB, ex Fiery Crow daily expected. A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE PRESCRIBED SPACE FOR LICENSED VEHICLES. Town Clerk's Office, January 20,1875. It is hereby notified that a by-law made by the City Council on the 18th instant, and intituled, "ABy law'to Regulate the Prescribed Space for Licensed Vehicles," will be confirmed at a meeting of the said Council, to be held on MONDAY, the 15th February, 1875. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ON S A L E BY THE UNDEBSIGNED — Anderson and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 100 ft. and 5011). bags J. K. Anderson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 501b. bags Hay and Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 50ft. bags. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON S A L E By the Undersigned : -",.: Candles —Brandon's , Pickles —Morton's and Whybrow's Salmon —American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's White Starch Confectionery Malt, English Tanks Tea —Boxes and half-chests Jains—Peaks, Peacock and Hawlnna . Tart Fruits, ditto ditto Candied Orange Peel Butter—Sydney and Canterbury \ Bran, Pollard Maize, Oats Wheat Crushed Oats '• Lucerne Hay Preserved Meat and Soups Resin &c, &c, &c. GEQ. W. BINtfEY, AGENT. O" 2* S A L E By the Undersigned :— Ex Oiago, from 'Melbourne: SUGAR " ■ * ; From the Yarraville Eeflnery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON SALE—NOW LANDING— 40 kegs Prime Sydney Butter. GEO. W. BINNEY. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1875. TO BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS AND OTHERS. B V AUCT IO N. IN THE ESTATE OF J. & J. JAMIESON. BOOT AND SHOE SALE. E. AND H. ISAACS ARE instructed by the Trustees in the estate of J. and J. Jamteson to sell by auction, on their premises, Queen-street (next Mr Coupland's) on THURSDAY, January 21, at II o'clock sharp— The entire stock of Boots and Shoes,-, comprising one of the best assorted. Boot Stocks in Auckland, most of whichhave beenrecently purchased, / ~ and in the very best condition ; alao, the Shop and Gas Fittings. No Reserve.—Favourable oprortuuity to Bort tip. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22. HOUSEHOLD FUBHITUBEyf THE Subscriber will sell at V . Fort-street, on Friday next, 22ndtaif*^ w o'clock, General Household^Fup***™ 6 '&c# SAMUEL & SON, Auctioneers " JANUARY 22, At 12 O'clock. BEST DOUBLE TAPE FUSE. THE Subscribers have been instructed to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday nest, at 12 o'clock, ; , ', 10 casks Beßt Double Tape Fuse. SAMUEIt OOOHEANB & SQIT, ; -