baiween the parties thatdefendant was tobuy ***\ land consisting of thirty-four acres for t ftun of £34 j the parties came to Auckland, Waija the purchase, as plaintiff was led to believe, was completed. He subsequently found that there was something wrong in the transaction ; that the land which was sHewn to him was sold to a man named Brown, and a piece of land was offered to him but of inferior quality, which he could not accept. This action was brought there fore with the view of getting his money. Previous to calling witnesses, a consider able <ii-cmsion arose sa to certain difficulties, when it was stated by Mr Rees that plaintiff had other land for his money but had mort aeeti it. . _ . .. , - _ His Honor reecommended arbitration.^or Mr Lusk would have to amend his .^declara- The case was then adjourned for a fort night This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) Saturday.

Rich Gold Yields. The Golden Crown cut a tine working 15 inch quartz lode to-day in the 70-feet level, just before breaking through the stones of No 1 reef. The California Tnbuter has 14oz. 6dwts., or an average of about sdwts. the ton. The Manukau, Old Whau, and Queen of Tieautv retorted to-day with the following fesults •- Manukau, 12780z. ; Whau, 5620z., Queen of Beauty, 6730z. 14dwt. The Bright Smile again had rich gold in the lower level to-day. f.This day. BSThe Queen of Beauty, gold melted 6650z. 3owts. ; Whau melted 5340z. 13dwts. The Watchman tribute 201bs. trial gave 2oz. 2owts. The Spring Hill trial of 2 tons yielded loz. The' Pumping Association connecting rods stait pumping to-day.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Catherine Bydone was sentenced to two months' hard labour, for stealing clothes from a woman deceased, whom she was nursing. A fire occurred on theTokatea on Sunday. They had great trouble in saving the build ings on the City of Auckland Claim. The Church annual meeting took place on" Sunday evening. The old committee de clined to act again, and there was great difficulty in procuring three vestrymen. The clergyman's warden appointed has since refused to act.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Threatened Intertribal War. Large reinforcements arrived last night belonging to the NgatiwakareJ who, led by BingariTe Ao and Reni, went out at day light on Saturday morning and made demon strations against 1 apnika, with intention to destroy his crops and pa. MrHamlin, R.M., being on the ground again succeeded in staying bloodshed for a time. At best the disturbance is purely between natives, but is of a very serious character. No shots have been fired yet. The real cause of the dis turbance are the land sharks' interference with Government purchases. The Native Minister is much, wanted Here.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Exchange of Editors. It is reported here confidentially that a novel transaction in Government editors is abeut to be made shortly. Mr Eobert James Creighton, .of the New Zealand Times, is to vacate the editorial chair of that paper and be inducted into the Cross, while Mr D. M. Luckie takes the control of the New Zealand Times, Mr and Mrs Bates. Good acting and s careful management are still bringing full houses to the Bates', at the Theatre Royal. Bowing Match. A rowing match, arranged for Saturday, between the crack outriggers Stella and Delly Varden, was obliged to be postponed till to-day. The match is the result of a challenge on the part of the Star Club, at the unexampled defeat they sustained in Friday's regatta, and the match may there fore be considered a duel between the clubs. The Hon. Mr- Pox " Improves" an Accidental Death. The Hon. Wm. Fox has been addressing the Marton people. The schoolmaster there haa met his death by falling from his horse. He had been drinking, and Mr Fox says the publican killed the man, and that the jury did not act up to their oath in bringing in a verdict of accidental death. It is rumoured that he intends to put in a nominee to keep his seat warm till he returns. Mr Ballance, editor of the Wanganui Herald, will make an effort to be returned!, Mr Fox will speak again before leaving the district.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Shocking Stabbing Case.

A person was stabbed on Saturday morn ing named James Amos Holmes, a small farmer residing at the head of North-east Valley. Holmes had been for Borne time past engaged breeding pigs, and had in his employ for the past twelve months as farm labourer a man named John Walter. The two wen- were on Saturday morning em ployed killing pigs, and happening to have a few words, Walter felt irritated at some remark made by Holmes, and "stabbed him with the knife he had been nsing in pig killing.. When the Magistrate .arrived, Holmes was too low to allow of depositions being taken, but on Walter being brought before him for identification, the following dialogue ensued: ~ Holmes (addressing Walter): "I can see • blackguard." Mr Pish: " Can you Bee the man who ■tabbed you?" * Holmes : "Oh, yes, I can see him right enough. He has been along with me these ■twelve months. He told, me* it would bo worse for me ; that he would chop me with an axe, bat 1 did not think ho meant it. He then struck me with a knife." Walter: "Jim, if you are dying, tell the truth You are perjuring yourself as you know " 7 ' Holmes: "It is the truth. I am c t uite certain he did it. I think he had a knife in hia hand all the time." When arrested an hour afterwards, Walter was still engaged pig-killing a» unconcerned as if nothing bad occurred. Holmes in his dying declaration admits knocking Walter's hat off before the blow waa struck. Walter I '"■■v? w.oUn d is a tranverae one in a A/.J Section. The lower lobe of .the ~-^#~"™|8 penetrated,'the result being;internal, - ; a ge, which must result in death, the doctor? giving not the.. slightest hope of 1 recovery. Holmes had.lost a .great deal of * blood before.medical assistance arrived. I At,. three o'clock, the time of the magisterial visit, he was sinkings rapidly. Holmes is twenty-five years of age, married, withl one child. Walter is 47 yean of age, a widower, ttbtXiikQutftaily. H« k*a bm 15 viuiin

the colony. To the police he appeared very communicative, and when confronted with Holmes his demeanour was totally uncon cerned. The kuife used was a common sheath one. Death from Typhus Fever. Claffey, an immigrant recently arrived, has died from typhus feveri He had been suffering from disease for months, and the police tried to prevail on his friends, but without avail, to have him removtd to the hospital, un the night of the 2lst, Dr. Soiley was called in and found Claffey in a very distressed staie. The doctor requested tbe patient's friends to have him removed and the place thoroughly fumigated, with the view of preventing the spread of disease, but finding they refused to do so, he reported the mutter to the city health officer, who was unable to interfere, as KeDsingtun Was not uuder his jurisdiction. CJaffey died shortly before twelve on Friday night. When he was visited by]Mr Sorley, three children were living in the house.

CROMWELL (Otago).

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Prevalence of Fever. No fresh cases of fever are reported. The two girls attacked are improving, The Town Council has taken vigorous means to prevent the spread of disease, and no alarm is now felt.

TUAPEKA (OTAGO).

(From our own Correspondent.) This clay. The Races. For the handicap of 55 soys., 1J mile 3, seven horses started. Unknown was the first to show to the front and led for half a mile. Eight Bovver then dashed forward and led a considerable distance, closely followed by Tripolis till half a mile from home, when the latter came to the front, winning by a couple of lengths. The Field was no where. Tadman was the favorite to the last.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Action for £250,000. In the Heretaunga case writs of ejectment have been issued by Mr bheehan at the suit of natives against Messrs Ormond (Superin tendent;), Tanner, and others. The property in dispute is worth a quarter of a million of money. Over 100 witnessess will be called referring to the date of the birth of one of the grantee 3on which, in fact, the whole question hangs. Other writs are al3o is sued for other blocks, so that the real merits of the notorious Hawkes Bay land purchas ers will soon be ascertained by Supreme Court.

Mr Sheehan' leaves for Auckland to morrow.

WELLINGTON.

(PerPresß Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Berar in Quarantine. JJSome four or- five cases of scarlet fev<r amongst the Berar's immigrants are of a most mal gnant type. The detention is likely to be protracted longer than oi finally expected. The barque Jungfrau has (shipped all her crew. She sails to-day for Auckland to load produce for London.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Notice has besn given that the Municipal Council meets for the first time next Wed nesday week. Levels are being taken preparatory to calling for tenders for iilliug up the inner swamp 3.

SATURDAY TELEGRAMS.

Owing to an interruption in telegraphic communication on Saturday, we received, after the hour of publication, a large number of Press Agency Telegrams sent early in the day. They are not of very great importance, and as our space is crowded with, telegraphic and local matter, we condense Saturday's items to the smallest possible compass, as given below :— Wellington".—Captain Mitchell, from Otago, appointed to the Jessie Headman, was found dead in bed. —Mr F. L. Prime is appointed member of the Central Board of Health, vice Mr A. Isaacs resigned.—The appointments of W. Anderson as captain, and O. F. Saundera as lieutenant, of the Engineer Volunteers, is gazetted. New Plymouth.—The Provincial Council had adjourned after making £30,000 appro priations, Mr Burton, agent of the province in England writes that he has received many applications from men with capital desirous of settling in New Zealand.^ Christchurch. —His Excellency the Governor is expected to visit Canterbury, officially, in a fortnight or three weeks. Justice Johnson is expected to arrive early next month to preside over the Canterbury Judicial Circuit. 259 young trout have been liberated. Young salmoa are doing well. The members of the Canterbury team in the inter-provincial match against Dunedin are :—Baker, Corfe, E. Fowler, J. Fowler, Fuller, Moore, Neil son, Olliver, Lee, Stevens, and bmart. Lyttblton.—The bo.rough schools, which cost £7,000, were opened to-day. The Chairman of the Board of Education said the attendance at all the schools was 12,668, and the children cost £1 12s per head. Invercakgill.—The Chairman of the .Railway and Immigration "Committee has sent a cable despatch to Mr. Vogel reminding him of the promise to send an immigrant ship every Bix weeks to the Bluff.

THE REV. CHARLES CLARK.

The Rev Charles Claries Clark will deliver his new lecture on Dickens, with suitable extracts from the later works of the novelis, this evening in the Choral Hall. Thisleoture will include such facts and choice passages as the lecturer could not possibly introduce in his first lecture. We believe that the dis course of t6-night will be equally as inter esting as the former, as many things of special interest were unavoidably left out. The advertisement elsewhere will give the reader some idea of what he may expect from the rev. gentleman, who is ex ceedingly eloquent on the subject, which lies very near to his heart. Mr. Clark is enthu siastic in his admiration of Dickens, hence he carries his readers with him and con tinues to maintain his popularity. Mr Clark leaves Auckland for the Thames to-night, and after amusing the citizens of the golden streets of the Thames he will return to this city and give his farewell oration on Thursday evening next.

THE GIRARDS.

The managers of the Priuce of Wales Thea tre deserve the generous recognition of the public, for their energetic and painstaking endeavours to gi/e variesy and excellence to the drama, and. thus *to ■ make it worthy of public approbation. The announcement, of Saturday that' the wonderful Girards would appear was sufficient to attract a large audi ence. The amusement commenced with a sensational drama, new to Auckland people generally, entitled "Harold Hawk," which passed off exceedingly well,, and wnich will v ,be reproducedthis evening. There was some good acting, aud the spirit of the piece was ably developed; Mies Clara Stephenson, as Jessie Gray, the village uiaiden, was Jessie to the life, with her simple, winning waya. Miv PiUv Hnlt. who imneraonAt*<i Mn

Jobkins with much*@in;c2es3. Mr Hoi o way as Harold, and Messrs. Avelmg and Poole sustained their parts with: great credit. The remaining actors, Mrs Jones and Messrs Sweeney and Hill were also suc cessful. The drama, though not without dramatic faults, was a fair construction, aud passed off with much eclat. The great ex pectation of the public however, was " Legmania," by the brothers Giraid, known in other lands as tbe "wonderful Girards," an appellation which they deserve in an eminent degree by their wourierlul performances. Any attempt at descr>p tion would utterly fail in conveying to the mind of the reader a jus' or even an approximate idea of the extrai rdinary feats of tht-se extraordinary brof hers. The outside illustrations on wails and Star board even are below the reality, and we must avow that we have >ecu no performances in Auck iaad equal to those of the Girards. Tueir engagement will only last for six nights, five therefore only remain for witnessing the scene. A pretty farce, entitled the '' Area Belle," in which Miss Clara Stephenson will appear as the Belle, will succeed the exhibi tion of the Girai-d family.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

THIS MORNING'S SITTING,

After the singing of hymn 640, the Secretary read the 3rd chapter of Ist Epistle of John, and the Rev. Messrs. Lawry and. Smith offered prayer. The Secretary read the journal of Satur day's proceedings. The ex-President gave notice of motion to rescind a resolution authorising the sale of Mission property at Newark, in the Hoki anga circuit.

The ex-President gave notice of motion " That the Conference prepare an address to his Excellency the Marquis of Norminby."- The Secretary announced the order of the day to be a conversation on the state of Hie churches.

The Rev. Mr. Rigg read a draft of the pastoral address prepared under the direction of the Conference.

The Rev. Mr. Rijrg introduced the ques tion of the method of administering the Sacrament of the Lmd's supper. He stated that aft Dunedin there were a number of Scotch members who objected to receive the Sacrament according to the ritual of the Church of En eland.

The Rev. Mr. Morley read a minute of the Wellington district meeting on the subject, and a discussion ensued, after which it was resolved that in those circuits where great differences of opinion prevail in this matter, the ministers be allowed to accommo date themselves as much as possible to the wishes of the people. On the motion of the Rev Mr Berry, the Conference adopted a resolution, recommend ing the next General Triennial Conference, to prepare a new book of offices.

The Prosidpnt remarked that in the con sideration of the state of the churches, it was usual to receive suggestions as to any means that might be devised to promote increased prosperity, or the causes in operation pre venting the growth of relipious life. The Ex-President briefly addressed ihe Conference on this subject, after which the Rev Messrs Bavin, Barry, and Morley cave some account of the progress of the work in their respective spheres of labour.

ELLERSLIE GARDENS.—SPORTS.

The following are the entries received for the three handicaps to be run at > llerslie Gar dens on the 29fh : —l5O yards : J. Donovan, D. Donovan, D. White, W. Mahoney, J. Bush, J. Philip 3, T. Tanner, and J. Regan. 440 yards : W. Mahoney, D. White, J. Donovan, R. Frost, W. McMillan, T Tanner. Mile raca : W. McMiUaD, R Whisker, R. Frost, W. S. Fagan, D. White, T. Tanner. The entries for the other events, including the hurdle race, will be left open till the day.

REGATTA JOTTINGS.—ACCIDENT TO DAY.

We are requested by the Captain of the Auckland Bowing Club to correct our " brother" the Herald on his statement that it is owing; to a difference among the members of the crew, that the second crew intended to represent the club in the Regatta baa been disbanded. The correct reason is that Mr J. Dunnett, one of the crew, has got the prevailing epidemic -the measles. There ia also a probability that Provo who has been rowiDg stroke to the 2nd crew will be wanted to supply the place of L. S. Dacre in the first crew, that gentleman being also unwell. The North Shore Club have not started auspiciously with their new boat. This morning at five o'clock, a crew was made up to try her, consisting of the followiug gen tlemen :—K. Duder (bow), J. McSparren 2, W. McGeighe 3, W. Trevartbea (stroke). The boat started very well, but after the crew had pulled for about ten minutes— whether from her sailing capabilities not having been sufficiently tested on Saturday or not we cannot say, one of her bow planks came out, and the water rushing in swamped her in a minute. Two boats put off from the yacht Secret, and another fr6m the yacht Daphne to the assistance of the shipwrecked mariners, and they were all rescued without injury. The boat, we believe, can easily be repaired. . The entries for the large schooner raca promise to be more numerous than was anticipated a few days ago." We hone to ccc the following entries at least: The Peer less, the Albatross, the lona, the Clematis, and the Edith. The; Mary Melville is expected from Napier every day, so that she will probably swell the list to half-a-dozen, enough to afford some eoori sport. We understand that the ship War wick has been secured as a flagship, thanks to the courtesy of Captain .Skinner. A meeting of the committee is to be held this evening to settle the arrangements for tUe day, and .'to !receive/ tenders for different works. ' ]'.

fJStE EVJgJSTIN^ 8HA.8,. MONIiAY/JA^A^ S5, I^s.



WANTED, a Carpenter for Jobbing work —Apply 49, Victoria'sgtreet. ANTED, a respectable Youth as . junior clerk and cashier.—Apply to S. & J. K. Vaile, 130 and 132, Queen-street. WA NT cD, a strong active Lad used to the Oroce-y business—Apply Holland and Co., 223, Q.ueen-gtreet __ WANTED, a strong active Boy for a fchoy.—Apply to T. and H. Cooke, 148, Qqeen-stteet • •"■ ; •"' WANTED, a Man as Boots ;■■ -also,! a respectable Lad to wait at table.—Apply Boyal Mail Hotel. ■■--.. ANTEU, a respectable .Girl as a ' Nursemaid. References .required.—Apply to Mrs G. P. Pierce, Upper Symondß-atreet. .... .../■ \Af ANTED, a good General Servant.. VV For address, apply at the Stab office. ' A NTE D, by a Lady, • one or. two . iinfurnished Rooms in a respectable locality. Address "N.Z." Stab office. '•■ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Peters, B^ker, Upper Symonds- Btreet. ' ANTKD, a Machinist.—Apply to : Parker's Boot Factory^' 'Wakefleid-street. ANTED, one of two. stoiit' Boys,; about 17 years of age.—Apply. TJnipn Sash., and Door Company, Mechanics Bay. ... ~-''v ,'!■>■, '■"?' W^ ANTED,,,, a General Servant; must understand pJaia cooking.—Apply, , with references, to Mrs Mitford, Darnell, ' > , ~= ■■ - ANTED, a General Servan|;;-Tr ' Apply to Mrs Atkinaon. Kelson-street, n"xt the Oaswor)r». "*_ .i:V' --.■•';; V\T ANTED, for a gentleman's family;. ■■^..V c at the Thames, a young jairl aljqiit 18... One| accnstpmed to children.—Apply Bl,' Stab office. , , *._') W~ ANTED, by a Married * Man, a; Situation a«. Manager of"■'»• Bmall.Farm or Garden: wife underntanda dairy, washing, »ewing, *.•—Awnir. br latUr. " Q. 8." 6ta» office.



WANTED, a Scullery maid.—Apply at once Army aud.J>avy Hobel. TjO^ANTED, two Boys aboub 14. —Apply Vv to^Mr Gledhii', Wellesley-street ■%!/ A^TEL), a first-cia^s Cook. — A\i \>ly ab- W the Occi lentnl Hotel. \\f ANTED, a Seven-roomed House, ■** detatched and in good condition. Kent not to exceed £1 per week. Address- N.Y.Z, Messrs Cart wright and Son, House Agents, 20, Shortland-street. WN El>, a JNurseroaid ; nuu-t he an experienced needlewoman. —Apply to Mrs Kenderdine, Parliament-street. %\: ANTED, the public to know that * V we have a splendid assortment of the Choicest Fruits of the season.—F. Or. Brown and Co, Sydney House, Queen-street. WA NTft D, Employment as a Machinist or Dressmaker ! y a person o expe'ien^;.— Adfres^ X.v- C , Sn.n rfflee. WANT %D, a Message Boy.—Apply Stab Office. ANT&D, Bottles of every dcs" cription. Highest juice given at Ballin Brother's factor?. ANTED, 500 tona of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Csst-cff < lothiug,. &c, at BATTYB & CO.'S London Marine Store, O!fl Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager IFTBD XNOWiV, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING- :i.t reasonable price3.—Address Stab Offlca. WANTED to LET, a * six-roomed Rouse adjoining Mr B. V/»yte's. in Seafield View ; also, a sit-roomea JJo:iße in Franklin Road- Apply Mr Jackman. Nelson-street ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co's T)Tinsr and Cicaniner Establish ment his been RCCMOViii) from Biiortland-street to Welienlsy-street J^ast. opposite the Golden Crown Brewery L-tdies and gentlemen waited upon for orde s hy leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellcsley street i'ast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery VKJA^TiB KIN OWN, that Mr * V w. F J'»(TKSh»s i'uEMOVSD hs place of business from WeHeiley-s^reet to those commodion's new buildings iaitT'ert'atcly op; osite Mr T. McMaster's D.-.ipery AVarehrfflSeT* W. W.J's customers will receive lllsi uanal prompt nttentioa to their commands, and th< se who havj not favoured him with a cill, lie respectfully solicits their patronage. His many j'ents experieccn in tho fianoforto trade in all its branches in /uickUnd places him in a position to anticipate every want A large stock of and H-rmoniutns and Nev Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Koto the addreis—VV. F. JO Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. \ki ANTED KNOWN, that a * * t'jrriblo slaughter is now being perpetrated n" Waltefield^traet in the hhape of cuttin? down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as wi'il be seen by adver tisement,—Gamtt. Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. &ISTED-., KJNuWJN, that the PANTHEON' is an led: stria! Exhibition, and sh'-,W3 -what cm l->c done in tho way of supplying Clothing made to mcasu c ard well shrunk at ale s price than usually paid for ready-made Garments. — Kord, Poiter and Co, The Pantheon, Quoen-ttreet \hf Ab> l'.l£ i> &. &O VV ~<'., taat v ' * Goluie isprepirocl to suppJy ell feints &f Timber :ind other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shaft 3, Iron bark and Blue Gum Lath 3, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his "2. ard , Custooi-houss atreet. W" Fa N-T JS D KIS O~W Hi THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASWITTEB3, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced iiusinesa in Upper Queim-fiireet, two doors above O-. Staines. Every duscrip ion ci Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fluted up and ep*ired. First-class work guaranteed TO'AM TED, the general public to * * know that W. KIRBY. coiner of Qneen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—WewcasSlo Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest raves, Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, 'Xiles, lion-V-ark Shafts, Spokos, anii Rod-Kara Felloes, "Sro., -*c, p-lways on hand. A large svifpty of tbe best KewcastleCoke nowon hanrt AM'ED KNuWN, that 'Ihe Pantheon is the only Gou^e in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, , from 153 : Trousers and Vests, from 253 : Paget and MourniDg Coats, from 353; ualatea and fac Goats, from 20s ; Hiding Habits, from 60» ; B' ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTisD, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATB. Men's Alpines, from 3a 6d ; Men's Straws, Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxforda, Knowsley, i-harlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, ttuez, &c, <S=c —(Tord, Potter, and Co., 'Jhe Pantheon, Queen tree t WA.JNIEi>, to call special attention to our 15a Trousers to order, made from ail wool Tweeds and thoroughly w<-ll sbrunk. -iord, i'otter * Co, The Pantheon Queen-street WCHOONERS wanted to load for 0 the South.—Apply to JOHN KEID, Commerce-street. A BARGAIN to be had for £90 OL Cash — Seven-roomed House in thorough repair in Parnell. ON SX.LE, New Potatoes, very cheap, in any quantity up to 20 tons. Several Good Hack Horses for sale. Apply to R, O. -GREENWOOD, General Oommissi n Agent, Market House. THREEFOLD PROPERTY FOR J- SALE.—A snug Public-house, and adjoining properties. The above offers a capital opportunity for anyone wishing to settle down in comparative independence. Price, £950. part of which can remain on mortgage. None but principals need apply.— Address, "S:P.A." Stab office. j^^ HOR SALE—The freehold of a first- T- class Country Hotel. For particulars, apply to J. M. 4: J. Mowbhay, Land Agents, 42, Queen-street. |_JtJxNß''-NJts¥ —Unthu main road, a fenced ti Allotment of 1 acre, planted with pines, 11 be sold. A. bargain, £57. —Apply to VV. P. Hammond, Architect and Surveyor, c»bortland-street.. : ■... STRAYE D, on Saturday, a thorough Black Setter Bitch; marked-by a little bit being nipt from the end of tail.—The person returning her to Mr G. Little, Symonds-street, will be rewarded. Li OUND, a Pointer Bitch. Owner * qan have it on paying for advertisement, by applying to Mr Brookfield, Queen-street.' : . A Gentleman of great experience in the Timber Trade wishes an engagement as Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be Beeniby.addrcssing " W." of tlxis paper. _. •. ; . STRAYED— A black Greyhound.— I Ajoply at the Police Station, Parneli.'. "ROYAL BLACK PREOEToRY, JX no. ; u9, i.e., , .: The Emergency Meeting of the above Preceptory, to be held at the Protestant Hall, Newton, has been POSTPONED from Tuesday, 26th January, to TUES DAY, 2nd February, when each Sir Knight will have due,notice. . „.„ .. i ; -By ordeir of the S.E.O.^ j vyt-YSTIC LOYAL ORANGE aJLSII LODGE, No. 4 The Kegular Monthly Meeting- of the above Lodge will be beld in the Lodgeroom, V.C.M. Booms, on TUESDAY Evening next, January 26, at 8 p.m. sharp. Vißitingf Brethren invited to attend': ; f :i By order of W.M. OOD SAMARITAN LODGE, I. O. G. T. llielQtiarterly Meeting of this Lodge.will be held on MONDAY Evening next, January 25th, at 6.30 p.m., instead of 7.30, to elect officers lor the ensuing term. All members are requested to attend , . By order, JOHN C. D WSON, W.S. _ __ _ v A United Lodge Meeting will -be held at the Lorne atreet Hall on MONDAY next, 25th instant, at 7.30 sharp. ■ 1 Hon. S. D. Hastings, P.R.W.G.T., will preside. ' i The Officers of the Auckland Lodges are requested to be in attendance at 7. ; Members for initiation not later than 7.30. '. S. BEOOKING, '_';-' ■'' . ;■• GW. Sec, N.Z. North. 10 LET, D vrelliiig House in Wate£ lop Qnadrant, opposite oovenunent Itouee, lately occupied by Mr E. Grfttten.—Enquire of Wil-. lUmi *od Co,. Ship Chandler*. .



PRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Acting Manacer Jit DeLia3 Stage Manager H. t\ btosie Extraordinary ?ucces* 1 ■\VoaderluiPe)f rmanco ! Delighied Audience! THE WONDERFUL GIEARDF, In their Grand Fantastical, Saliatotorial Gymnastic Sceae D ■ ciion, entitled, L E G M A N I A ! . Preceded by the D.ama of H\hOLD HAWK, And followed by the THE AREA BELLS. Carriages may be ordere I at 10 30. Prices of Admission :— Dies* Cicle, 4a; Stalls. 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. &ox Plan at Upton's REV. CHARLES CLAIt K. CHORAL HALL-TO-NIGHT ! CHORAL HALL-TO-NIGHT ! ENTIRELY NEW LECTORS ON CHARLES DICKENS. 23 6d and Is. To commence punctually at 8, as Mr Clark leaves for the Thames immediatesy after the Lecture. R g SMYTHB. TO-NIGHT—" The Deformed Boy's Blowers," (Nicholas Aicklebv).— Key. Charies Clark. 'spO-NIGHT—"The Sassage Ma ll chine and Sim WeUer's Valentine."-Key Charles Clark. HpO-NIGHT—•" Death of Stephen ■A. Blackpool/ (Hard Times).— Bey Charles Clark. i O-NIGHT—"Me Gnppy's Pro- JL posa.s" (Bleak House) —Eev -^hail=s Clark. TO-NIGHT—" The Boots at the J- H.jlly-treo Inn."—litv Charles Clark. 'I O-NIGHT —Last Appearance but JL One of the Key Ohsrle? Cia.rjt. HOBSON CORPS, A.X.V. ANNIVERSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, TIIUIiSDAY, 28th JA.NUAP*Y, 1875, of the liegatta), at Oddfellow's Hall, Lome-street, Under tbe p*trooaere of Volunteer Officers, and Members of the Vatican Fr.endly Societies. Double Ticket?, 10s Cd ; to be had of Mr Chris topher, 81, Queeu-strcet, a,ud ruerubers of tbe Band, Volunteers are leque ttd to appear in unifo;ia, D-ncicg to coicnitEce nt 0 \> m. JAME) P. LONPBGAX atcratary. A UCKLAND AND MERCER KAILWAY SUNDAY TBAIS3. From and after this date the ordinary return fares will bo charged instead cf the Return Journey at Single Fare as hitherto. 'WILLIAM LLOYD, For Acting General Manager. Auckland Station, January 22, 1875. At\ 0 N C E R T \J Will be given in the OTAHUHU PUbLIC HALL Oil FEIDAY EIGHT, THE 29th INSTANT. In aid of the Catholic Boys' School of Ctahuhu. ! Tho doors will be open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. TICKETS. 2s Gi EACH. -KfEW ZEALAND' WESLEYAN JLH conference. PITT-STREfcT CHURCH. The Conference Soiree will be held TO-MORKOW (Tuesday), 26th instant. Tea in the School-room.at 6.30. Public Meeting in the Church at 7.30, when addresses will be delivered by Ministers attending Conference. Admission, Is 6d. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs Edson, Som ville, McMaster, and Welsman. Public Works Office,1 Colonial Architect's Office, "Wellington, January, 1875. TVENDERS are invited for the erection of a Post and Telegraph Office at Onehunga, in the Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Post and Telegraph Office, Onehunga," will be re ceived at the Office of the undersigned up to 4 o'clock p.m. of the sixth day of February, 1876. Telegraphic tenders will be received, jxrovided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily*accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. C\ I T V R A T E -S. Town Clerk's Office, ,'.;'... January 25,1875. NOTICE is hereby given that legal proceedings are being taken against all persons whose "rates are in arrear, or who have not paid the General and Special Bates for the current year. . P. A. PHILIPS, ■■:■'. .v Town Clerk. /CAUTION".— Left her home" Mrs VJ T. W. Maish Her Husband will not, be responsible for any Debts she miy contrast after this date. *_ OOMS to LEr in Victoria-street, opposite Quick's Stables. HEREBY give notice to the Six respectably-dressed Lads who, during Divine Service last evening, visited my garden in Upper Queen-Street for the purpose of stealing fruit, t>ut had to skeaaddle before accomplishing much of their;; purpose (a person being on the premises), that in future myßig Dog will be loose, and they must, take the consequences,, only I advise tftem totakfe. final leave of their mammas before entering my gate opposite the College. ' ■""."■ " -' . \\ BOAK1). AND _.-RESIDEN'C . ;par^ tiajl or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House, Parnell. A comfortable home 1b offered to pupil* attending the public schools is Attekkod, BMtortctonr wfwnoea.



JJEf SPKJNa GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HABNOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND StTMM^R DEESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting o?— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FA^Y 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 end Material fl. A T X I N S, With confidence invites attention to bis 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 TUSSOEES 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 always kept In Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OI" PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and r USEFUL GOODS 'XO SELECT PROai, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, fancy Dress Materials, or Plwin Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery and the Prices W charged for all Plain Goods are .. the very lowest possible. ... I The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both 'Auckland made and imported), and the Prioss the lowest in - Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS is GKBELONGr, MOSGIEL, ANB NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. h, atk iis, ; (Lat* Hay and HoirayMAN). '"i' ' . i



Cj SWING MACHINES. lam now agent for all the old-wtabHshod and beat ' Sewing Machines known, viz.': Singers, Tn< mas', Howes, Howeb improved, Wh elerandWison, nusaer i, andPilliDgs'improved "Little stranger" and "Wauza. •' A 1 tfge Stock so select from. A printed guarantee i given W'tk each mach'nu, undertaking to keep it in ordur for twelve months free of charge. Repairs pro- »; VKiit done. Needles, oil, ana extras ; . GEO. W. HKSLOP, The Kitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. ■,' >. §gj _— HOPE OF AUCKLAND TEXT. ' All Members are requested to take notice that in . ' future the meetings of the Tent will be held on Alter nate Mondays instead of the first Monday in each, M month. The Adjourned Quarterly Meeting will be held in ~ 5 the Tent Boom, a lbert-strnet, on MONTmY NEXT, • the 25th instant, to commence at 7.30 sharp, for the :. ' ,: election and installation of officers, and other business of importance. Every Member is requested,to j attend. JAS. GEO. CARR, 0.8. R. H. HUGHES, Sec. SACKS to be sold Cheap afc . Battye and Co 'a Old Market, Queen-street. — 3. Moss, Manager. ■:_ ;' A" 1 the PANTHEON you can get good 1 weod £Suit made to order and well : shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter.and Co., TheP«nth6un, Queen-street. , pAPAKUEA ANNUAL RACES. TO BE HET.H AT PAPAKUEA. 29TH JANUARY, 1875. HANDICAP HURDLK R*.CB, of 30 SOV3. twice round the course, over 8 ilig'hoa of -hurdles. - ;, Entrance, 2sovs ; acceptance 1 &ov. Second horse to ' ,;' receive ssova from the stakes. MAID KN Pij aT i'J, of 20 soys, lj miles, weight for j age, for horses that have h«vi won an advertised race of more than 10 soya. .Entrance, 2 soya PaPAKUHA HANDICAP, of 8J soys, 2 miles; clos°d with 6 sub. ■ : J ; PO.nY Ka.CE, of 10 sots, 1 mile, and a distance. Post entry, 1 soy. RaILWsY STAKKS, handicap, of 30 s~vs, 1 mile and a distance. JKntraoco, 1 soy; acceptance, 2 \V fovs. Weights in bu declared immedi*.ely utter the , Papakura Handicap. haCK RACE, of 10 soys, catch weights ; once round the Course. Wianer to be sold for £20; : : "surplus, if any, to go to tiace Fund, P^si. entries, 1 '£i^ soy; to be made immediately after the Rai.way Stakes. . -....,' .":■:. CON3&L VTtON HANDICAP, of 20 soys ; once roond tbe Course. Entrance, £1 : ; . ... General entries to be sent to the Secretary, Papa- . kura Hotel, or to the eeceisry of the Auckland Racing Club, Auckland Hotel, by 8 p m on 'it ES DAY, 26th instant. Qualincatiou ifee, 2 soys; ercept . ' : Hack an<i Pony Eace, ifiveper cent will be deducted from all winnings. W. WALTER^, JrjN., Secretary. ■ -] : '.[ CTJKIOS.— Wanted. Fiji or other : „ Curios. —Addreßs, stating whereto be seen, to ." "C." Star office. DE A I7E~X~ YOU N" G- Having succeeded to ihe late, rJ. R, Nicholson* . * bees Patients dally at his residence, Kataßgahape Road, from 8 till 9 30 a.m., and at 9 p.m. Dr TOUjXG aibO attends at Mr Watt's Dispensary, Eymonds-atreet, every mornlcg. ut 9.30, and in Onehunga, at Mr Gillman'o, on Tuesdays, xbuisday's, r v and Saturdays, at 2 30 CARGO of Coals to arrive per : barque Lady Frai kin, from l\twc*ttle for sale—Apply to ■ JOHN RKID. Commerce-street. - pEOE GE W. OWEN HAS ON SALE, EX STANLEY CASTLE, WAITANGI, HTDASPES, .;. r HERO, &C, &C, *C. 40 casks Soda Crystals . 3 „ Carrawsy Seed 6 cases liquorice 6 „ Anchovy Bance ".-. 16 „ C»(, ers and Catsup . 20 „ Currie Powder . 30 „ JBottled Fruits 20 ~ Bot Jed .-.all. 100 „ LobsUrv and Salt Salmon 4 „ Ual*dOil , ; 80 „ ■Warranted Pickle 3 .#• 25 „ Bottled Vinagar 30 „ Bell and BlSCk'a Vestaa ■ 15 „ Fresh Herrings 22 „ UeUon'sGtatine ' - . 25 ~ Colman's Mustard 400 „ Belmout and Brandon's Candlei 40 boxes Mizey's Black Lead 17 cases Paste and Bottled Blacking 35 ~ bardines. halve and quarter 45 „ KeilJer"s Confectionery and Marma lade ' ■ '■''.■ ■■■'■'■'■ ■i';-:*f|%i 5 „ Candied Peel . M 2 bales Clothes Lines,l6 and 220s 3 cases iSrushw.'ite asso»t« d 10 ~ VV hybrow's Red Herrings 18 bales Paper and Paper Bags 14 cases Potted Meats- . 8 j, Assorted Twine - > . .- - ;-:: 40 „ Tli Pipes ' §40 „ Bath cricks .>> 10' „ Tapioca, Sago, and Arrowroot 11 tons iw, 2W, No 1, ai&d p »ug*c •• . 10 „ Mauritius and China Sugars 200 h»H-cbest Tea , 100 boxes Tea . 20 cases Tobacco, a«sorted, Currants, Muscatels, Pigs . Ac., '"''we.,'1" " , ke ■ ■ - ,TO-MOREOW, NOON. Ex Assaye, prom. London. TWO NEW PIANOFORTES by good makers. «i«o, 1 case Booti and Shoes, samples, Lady's, Gent's, and Children's B. ARTHXJB, Auctioneer. TO-MOREOWV HOUSEHOLD FCTRNITTTRE & ' EFFECTS China »nd Earthenware . Kent's Gold Watch and Chain Lady's ~ „ „ . Silver Watches, Jewellery I truks Assorted Boots and Shoes SewiDg-Machine, Cf> thing (new), &o. .J |AT ABTHUR'S MART. TO-MORROW. L. W. EAT ON WI LL sell by. auction at his mart, To-morrow (Teaday), at 11 o'clock, 30 cases Nelson Apples and Pears 20 cases Apples, 88. T O - M 6 R ROW, At 11 O'clock. SHIP STORES! ! ! SHIP STORES!.! ! . - E. AND H. ISAACS ARE instructed to sell off by auction, To-morrow, the 26th January, at 11 o'clockj a very large parcel of Ship's Stores, ex Dilharree, lTowf ■ iondon, comprising, as usual:— Biscuit, Flour, Sugar, Limejuice - n Pork, Beef. Preserved Potatoes * Medical Comforts, Preserved Meats : Soap, Raisins, Coffee, Oatmeal Peas, Tea, Lamps, Stout, Sherry" - The quality of the N.Z. Shipping Company's storea is now so well-known they need no comment. ' \ _ A large lot of each will be sold. - - TUESDAY, JANUARY^ 26, ' , UNRESERVED SALE WINE, ALE, AN D S P IRPTS. WILL sell, on Tuesday, at Twelve ~, ■.; : : , P 'ciock, r " ~.. ■.. _ " 1 hogshead Claret . ..;,. ■ •..-,' ■>■■•.. 5 casesSauterne , ,v : 160 casks Younger's Ale (pints and quarts} " 200* cases Guiness'S Stout i ditto "; 70 caeeßClaret■■■■■•• ■■■• ■ ■ ■• ■■ ■ •■ ■ ■'■■-'■■- • 21 Jji'-caßke Sherry Wißs • •; ■ to,, ,^H9 H ' Mtt ■: ■■■ " ■-' : .^