"' A. lp,in.:. Three Constabulary men have taken the first three prizes, namely : Blythe, A.C., with a fine score of 37 ; Gilbert, A. 0., 35 j and Murray, A.G., 35. The two latter fired ■if off for second and third places, and the latter L won with a bull's eye against a centre by X Gilbert. 1 There were six ties at 34, McLeod, Capt. -! Murray, Cbase, Batch, and Burns. In ' * firing off, Captain Murray took fourth, and Skinner fif eh prizes. Third Match, Infantry.—Range, 200 yards. Ten shots. Ties to be fired off shot for shot at the same range as the match. Pkizfs. lstlTize £7 4th Prize £3 2nd Prize 5 sth Prize : 1 3rd Prize 4 The scores of the Third Infantry Match, at 200 yaids, were : Blythe 37 .Clarke... 30 Murray, A.C 35 Brown 30 Gilbert 35 Fox 30 Skinner 34 Nelson 30 i Chase 34 Goldie 30 i Blatcli •• 34 Leigh 30 McLead 34 McLaren 30 Murray 34 Ryan 29 Burns 34 Campbell 29 Eicliardson 33 Stonebridge 29 Bassett :-. 33 Morley 29 Gallagher 33 Johnston 29 Bountree 32 Kingswell 29 Marshall...: 32 Hay 29 Sutton i• • • 32 McKee 29 Soper 32 Pumell 29 Hostins 32 Campbell... 29 Mcllbridge...- 32 Curtis 28 WUson 31 Sykes 28 Coleman 31 Challdin 28 Tomlinson 31 Gundry 28 Dundass 31 Grant 27 Morris -... 31 Thomson 27 McKenzie 31 Martelli : 27 Elder. 31 Grew 27 Heaphy.. 31 Kobinson. 27 Bluck 30 Kenouf 2G Hamlin 30 Gascoigno 25 Christie 30 Fenton 25 Day 30 Munyard 25 McLean 30 Fail-brother 23 Gordon 30 Pa,rt_gton 22 Armstrong 30 Aggregates for the Belt. The following scores give the aggregate for the Belt: Blythe, Rangitikei, 102 ; Wilson, Dunedin, 100; Gilbert, A.C, 98; Chase, A.C, 97; Leigh, Auckland, 96; Gallagher, A.0., 96 ; McLeod, (Thames), and Morley, AC. 93 ; Elder, A.C, and Sutton, Marl borough, 92 ; Skinner and Partington, Auck land, SB.; Goldie, Dunedin, 88 ; Richardson, Otago, 87. There are ten others between 85 and 90. The next Infantry match takes place after dinner. Hamlin, the Champion, stands at 81. 2 p.m. In the last match the Auckland men shaped very well, as you will see by the scores. Skinner has taken off another prize. He commenced with three well placed cen tres, followed by three bull's-eyes each right in the centre of the target. Then two cen tres, two bull's-eyes, and a centre. Both he and Leigh are in good form, and you will no doubt hear of them again at next match. Leigh's shooting was rerrarkably steady, making ten centres in succession, mostly within an inch of the black spot. Hay made a fair score of two bulls-eyes, five centres and three outers ; and Paitington made the sa_ c number of points, 29, seven of which were centres. Hamliu is doing a little better, but at present has no chance of retaining. the belt. He, like many others, attribi I;s his falling off to the change in powder. Wilson, who made the best score yester day, ia shooting steadily, and when he meets the Constabulary men at longer ranges, will, doubtless, head the list again. Other Otago men are not doing much at present. The Thames men are improving, several being close up in the aggregate. Hoakins is in much' better form to-day. He now stands at 88. j Comments are made about the Armed Constabulary men being allowed to fire with Yolnnteers^

THE REV. CHARLES CLARK ON CHRISTMAS IN OLD ENGLAND.

The Rev. Charles Clark will deliver his last oration to-morrow evening on "Christmas in Old England," illustrative of the Christ .'< mas customs of our forefathers. Twelve carols will be sung during the evening by Miss Christian, Mrs Smyfche,1 Mr Skinner, and a gentleman amateur. We very much question whether the capacious hall will contain the the large audience that may be expected on this occasion.

GOOD TEMPLARY.

A large and influential meeting of the Grand Lodga of the North Island of New Zealand, was held yesterday evening in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street. The Grand Lodge was formed on the 30th December last and the present meeting was held over until the arrival of the Hon. 8. D. Hastings, P.R.W.G.T., who brought with Mm a charter of the Grand Lodge. When it was resolved that the representatives of all the North Island lodges should be called together on. the 25th, which was accordingly done. There were sixty-five delegates in attendance, representing thirty three lodges in various parts of the island. The session commenced, at 11 o'clock, and closed at 10 45, allowing two hours for re freshment. The Hon. S. D. Hastings occupied the chair, supported by Eev. S. Edger, and the other members of the Executive. After some preliminary business had been done, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term :—J. W. Speight, G.W.C.T. ; S. Ed^er, G.W.C.; W. Coleman, G.W.V.T.; S. Brooking r G.W.S.; R. Neale, G.W.T.; Rev W. Tinsley, G.C. ; H. M., Shepherd, G.M.; W. Baxter, G.G. ; C. Parker, G.S.; H. J. Lee; G.A.S. ; and F., Shepherd, 6.D.M. These gentlemen having been duly elected, they were forthwith installed} and . the Grand Lodge Degree conferred upon eighty members. The report of the Finance Committee was. then read and confirmed. A rote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Dr Nicholson was unani mously passed, aIBO a vote of thanks to the chairman. It was announced that the next Grand Lodge meeting will take place at-New Plymouth. THE CONFERENCE.

The Conference meeting in Lome-street Hall (Mr Luak, senior, in the chair) com menced a little before three this afternoon, Mid was proceeding as we went to press. [Left sitting.]

THE WONDERFUL GIRARDS.

The very interesting comedy, "The Daughter of the Regiment," was placed Buccessfully before a good audience last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. This is not one of these ephemeral things which spring up in mushroom fashion, and die away, but a comedy whicn lives on, and with its musical associations never fails ja giving pleasure to an audience. The part of Josephine was performed with much grace and sprightliness by Miss Clara Stephenson, whose singing was niuch extoiled. The singularly grim Scalade was admirably represented by Mr Oily Deoring, Who fully understood the character he im personated to the very letter. Mr Sam Poole, always lively and full of fun, was loudly welcomed on his appearance as the Whimsical Pimpel Nickel; Mrs Jones looked Well as the Marchioness, and performed her task with much ability. Miss Maggie Knight as the plump little Duchess, ■ played remark ably well. The Duchess is supposed tobe a per son m yeare, but the young actress's beauty peered through seeming age, and seemed to rebuke the silver-curls. The comedy was WeU represented and well received, and I ®viden% gave pleasure, to a large audience. ~ The Girards appeared, and stirred the wonder of the spectators by their wonder j^fcialrepresentations. They arc the most re ! Imarkable group of contortionists that have as yet made their appearance in thia city; Mid their feata-are worth all the money. Th« fare© " Le Ohaleb," a pleMwrt piece of ■ ■ , ' ■■-..■■ '! ■ ! '■'' ' - . . . . ■ ■ _■ ~ .■•;.. ; ; ...

acting, which fitly closed a capital enter tainment. To-night t}Je "Daughter of the Regiment" will be repeated. j

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) " This day. Brett, late Lieut, of the Basilisk, and recertly discharged by the Auckland magistrate on a promise to leave, was brought before the magistrates this morning, charged with obtaining goods under false pretences, namely board and lodging, by valueless cheques and for vagraiicy. He was re manded for eight days.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Coirespondenfe.) This day. Serious Accidents. A seaman named Lambert, of the ship Meropa, had his right, hand smashed with a steam crane. It was amputated to the wrisfc. A bricklayer employed at Government Buildings fell pforty feet on a bed of sand and was only bruised. Shipping Matters. The Meroj.e, with a full cargo, clears to day. The S Wai mate immigrants are all landed under engagement. To-morrow a portion go to Timaru. Arrived, yesterday, Taranaki. She sails north to-day. Phcebe has arrived, and sailed South.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Two English Ships The New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered ships Candidate and Sophia Joakin arrived from London to day. The Candidate made a good passage of 81 days from port to port, and 78 days from land to land. She had a fine weather run, and brought thirty passengers aud forby-three prime Lincoln sheep. Mrs Kirby, a steerage passenger, died at the beginning of the passage. The Sophia Joakin was 112 days from port to port, and 101 days from land to land. She had head winds in the Channel, and bad trades and doldrums. Both vessels had splendid passage winds across the Southern OceaD.

The Sophia brought thirty-six passengers, thirty-three Lincoln sheep, and two splendid Clydesdale horaes (an entire and mare). The stock is in fine condition. Both ships are full of cargo.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Otago cricket team arrived here at one o'clock yesterday in fine trim, though two to one are freely offered against them here. The Otago men, however, are confi dent of success. The ground, though lively, is in splendid condition.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Stabbing Case. The Coroner's inquest on the stabbing case at North-east Valley lasted eight hours. The jury at 9 p.m., returned a verdict of manslaughter against John Walters.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Attempted Incendiarism- An attempt was made to set fire to Trigger's Brewery. A fire had been kindled on one side of the cooling room, but the rain falling put it oufc.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.] Tuesday. The following telegram has been received by the General Government from the Agent- General : Spiled—Aberdare and Panglan, with 353 emigrants for Auckland ; Dabram Block, with 675 for Wellington; Tintern, with 318 for Canterbury ; William Davie and Timaru, with 584 for Otago. Total immigrants despatched during the year end ing DecemberJUst 37,000.

LATE SHIPPING.

The Ladybird, which arrived in the IMamikau to day, brought the following passengers:—Mr and Mis Rogers and two children, Mrs Carto, Mrs Russell, Mrs Tait, Mr and Miss South, Miss Donaldson, .Messrs Robertson, R. H. Tails, H. S. Meyers, Patter son, Naugman, Dover, Clover, Churton, Collard, and Levisohn, and 15in the steerage.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

(PER JAVA CABLE.)

[per alhamrra at hokitika.]

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CONTRO-

VERSY. ,

PERSIAN RAILWAYS.

London, January 15 to 18. Father Newman, in answering Mr Glad stone's expostulations, admits that some of the Catholics have overstretched truths, but asserts that the Pope never contemplated interference with loyalty of subjects.—The price of wheat has fallen two shillings per quarter.—The Times announces that Persia having granted a railway concession to the Russian General Falkenhagen, notwithstand ing Baron Renter's existing concession, Renter has lodged a protest at Teheran, and. Lord Derby, the F.oreign Secretary, has in structed the British Minister at the Court of Teheran to support the protest officially and formally.—Don Alphonso arrived at Madrid, and was received with enthusiasm. Don Alphonso assumes the command of the artny of the North. He declared in Council that he desires to maintain religious liberty.—The Raichstag has voted an obligatory marriage as a civil contract.—The Nubia left Gralle on the 17th for Australia.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day :— Bank of New Zealand —Buyers, £18 ss. National Bank (cum div.) — Buyers, 68s 6d. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 60s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 495. New Zealand Shipping (50 paid up) -Buy ers, 20s. Crown Prince—Buyers, 3s. Bismarck—Buyers, 12s ; sellers, 12s 6d. Otago—Sellers, Is 6d. Care—Sellers, 8s 6d. Una—ls 6d.

*flr«i ftneNrrim stir. Wednesday, JANUAEY-27, iS7S/



. TIT ANTED, two MAS JNS, 14s per day each; and two QXTARBYMEN" at 9a per day each. Must be good workmen. Apply at the offices of JNU BROGDBN & SONS, Albert Barracks, 26th Jan, 1876. WANTED,a young Man accus tomed to the Buchering Business.—Apply to B. Beeves, Hobson-atreet. . WANTED, a Band of Music for Ellerslie Gardens, on the 29th instant- Apply Robert Graham, High-street. . . . ■■ ANTED/ a good General Servant. For address, apply at the'S?_i office.



WANTED,1 a Strong Errand Boy, '—Apply to the Mißses Mclaughlin, Shorfr g. land-street. . ■ . . " WANTED, by a well-educated young man, a situation in a store or office.— Apply to A.AY., Post office. Newmarket. WANTED, a smart Boy for a restaurant. —Apply at Riordan's Hotel and Restaurant, V .rt-street WANTHD, the business men, of Auckland to know that hiordan has opened a first class CafS and Restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Fort-street. Breakfast, D<Dner, or Tea, comprising all the delicacies of the season—ONE SHILUJNG. WANTKD, an office Boy for a ' Solicitor's office. —Apply by writing, stating sddr?ss o* applicant, to Box 69, fost office, to 5 p.m., 1 hursday Best. WANTED, 'a comfortable 4-roomed House in a respectable neighbourhood ; rent between 12s and 15s a weea.— Address A.8., at Fat row's Dining K00m.3; -Queen-street. IX7ANTBD, a respectable girl to ? V make herself generally useful.—Apply J. Levy, 210. Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED", a respectable young "Woman accustomed to children ; references aoquired.—For address apply office of thig pitper. WANTED, by a young Man, a Situation in a Chemist or Druggists - Address H Howard, Karangahape Road, opi)osito Patterson, Painter. ANTED, a Situation as House keepertoa Lady or Gentlemoo.— Address Emigration Pepot, Mrs Heah. ANTED a person to Sorb Kags. Con stant employment given to a suitable hand.—Apply to S. -Moss, Old Market, Auckland. WANTED, for a gentleman's family at the Thames, a young Girl about.lß. One accustomed to children.—Apply 8., Star oflice. ANTED] a respectable Youth as junior clerk and cashier.—Apply to S. & J. K. Vaile, 130 and 132, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl to mind a baby and make herself generally use ful about the house. —Apply to Mrs Yon der Hoyde, Emily Place. W'ANTJsD, Bottles of every dcs - cription. Highest price given at Ballin Brother's Factory. ' yg ANTE D, 500 tons of Old ? $ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Sags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off (lothing,, &c, at BATOCYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices.—Address Stab. Office. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr E. Wayte's, in Seafleld View ; also, a su-roomea Hoiise in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr Jacknuan, JS'elson-street ANTEJ), a Nurse Girl—Apply to R. C. Greenwood, Market House. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dyinjy and Cleaning Establish ment Iws bnen REM.OVUD from Shortland-street to Welte?lßY-street "East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office,. Wellesley-street East, opposite Golden Ciown Brewery. ~ ANTKD KNOWN, that Mr W. ¥ JONKS has REMOVED his place of business from WcUesley-street to those commodious new buildinga immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapory Warehouse. W. F. J's customers will receive ths usnal prompt 'attention to their commands, and these who hava not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a position to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Note the address -W. F. JO ■*_:i, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter Is now being perpetrated _3 Wakefield-jtreet in the Bhape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld-street. WANTED JUNO WIN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, I: on bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, .&c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at hie Tfard , Castom-house street. . | ._ YlkT ANTED X _] U W JN V V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASVITTEKS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G-. Staines. "Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epnired. First-class work guaranteed WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, ■*&, *c.. always on hand. A latge supply of the best y ewcastleCoke nowon hand WA JS !'__», J_verybouy to _now that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. ._ A_Tt_Tl)" to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old _etaI.—ALFRiSD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. *^ -pipß HOKIANGA. 'fffatffF§SL Tll6 schooner <m____b Tawera will sail on WEDNESDAY, 3rd February. For freight-or passage apply to Shiriey Hill, or F. ARCHARD, Mechanics' Bay. T~~ O. ~~ GK PIONEER LODGE, No 6. Members of the Lodge personally known to our late Brother John King, of Victoria Quadrant, and such other Good Templars as "can do so are desired to attend the funeral-at 4 o'oclock TO-JMLORKOW AFTERNOON (Thursday) P. K. CLARKSON, W.C.T. T. It INI T V CHUR CH, DEVONPORT. The Annual Meeting to receive the report of the Church Committee for the year ending 31st Decem ber, 1874, and to elect Wardens for the current year, will be held in the Sunday School building THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, 27th January, at 7. 30. TAGO GO.LDMINING COM PANY ('REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that the following Shares in the above Company, Forfeited for Non-payment of the 16th Call, due 9th December, 1874, will be Sold at public auction Jby Messrs Cochrane and Son, at their Mart, Fort-street, on MONDAY, the Bth day of February, 1875, at noon, unless Calls and Expenses are paid before the day of sale W. FLOOD, Manager. 7. Insurance Buildings, Auckfand, 27th Jan aary, 1875. S| Alters George, IS ; Adams William 2 ; Belcher Thomas, 25 ; Barchard Rebscca. 2; Baker William, 5; Blaclcey Benjamin, 2; Blackey James 2 ; Blackhnrst George W., 4 : Burgess Margaret, 1; Be My James, 6 ; Bushill Sergeant N., 13; Coughlan, William, R{ Clark George H,, 10 ; Coyle Anthony, 10; Citing Tho_as,2; Carnic Catherine, 10 ; Carnic William, 4 ; Connelly Francis, 4; Cookson Andrew, 10; Coi3tello William, 2; CJucksey Alfred, 2 ; Chester William. 8; Day Leah 12; I avis, James, 5; Davidson John, 3; Dunstan Thomas, 6; Dodd, Richard, M.. 1; Dervan Michael, 9; Duffey JRobert, 10; Danby, William F., 5; Eyre, F. H., 11 • Edwards James T., 10 ; Endres, Franz,3; Foster Ed' 3; Fisher Hugh, 5; Fitt John, 1; Foley Michael, 10 ; Fug ate t Henry, 35 ; Fox Robert), 16 ; Graham Maria T., 10; Goldie George, 6 ; Grtgory William. 5 ; Goldwater M., 5 ; Garnaut Lewis, 7; Gertsberg John,' 4 ; Gorrie, ff. T., 3 ; Hanson, J. E , 6; Hackett Philip 19; Hutchison, Thomas, 6 ; Hoiles Jonathan, 5; Hay ward Harry, 5; Henson James W., 5; Holmes, James, 6- Inwood I>., 10 ; Kinsella Matthew, 31 ; Longley Josh, 10 ; Miller David 20; Merrill, John C, 37 ; Meifelejohn William, 7; Milton Alice, 2; Morris Oliver G., 5 ; Marshall, William, 6; Maher, James, 15 ; Me Adam William B, 3 ; McGregor. Ohas,s ; Me Cleery Jas, 2, McDonald, J X., 2; MoGatrigle, Kd. 5 ; McDonald *gne3 ¥, 3; McLennan. Daniel, 6 ; Me Kenzie. John, lo ; McCade Henry, 8; O_eary Corns, 10 ; Plumbridge and Miiler, 5 ; IJuiclc C. G., 71 ; Kichter John C, 3 ; Ross | Jaaies, 10 ; Short Thomas, 101; Stephens, F.K , 4; Scarrot John, 16 ; Stevenson Mary, 3 ; Severn, H. A;r 6 ; Stacey Josh, 1; Shults James, 9 ; Sinclair Peter, 6 ; Spauidfng Mary, 5 ; Sawyer, A. W,, 10; Tonge Josh, 5 ;•■ Veale 3.h05, ; 10 ; W*_er E. 8., 25 ; WooUer Gw, 9 i Wert, J. 10: Yeonum B. H., 27.. . \



A UCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. SPECIAL TIME TABLE. ANNI VEE SAKY HOLIDAY. On FRIDAY, 29tb inst, the ordinary tims-table will be Suspended, and Trains will rttn as under :— LEAVE AUCKLAND (C.tlliDg at intermediate Stations for Onehunga) at 7.30, 8 20, 10.15, 11.20, ?12 15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15, 415, 5.15, 6.40. LEA.V-.S ONEHUNGA (Calling at intermediate Stations for Auckland) atf: 8.30, 9.30, 11.25, 12.20, 1.20, 2.20, 3.20, 4.20, 5.10, 6.25, 7.20. The 9.50 train, from Onehunga, will convey the Sunday-school teachers and pupils to the Domain, at Parnell. The 5.15 train from Auckland will leave Parnel!, taking those up for the return, at 5.30 p.m. A Private Special Train for the Auckland Sunday Schools will leave Auckland for Remueraat 10.30 a.m, returning from Bemuera at C. 16 p.n>, Fares-From any Station to Illerslte Return Fares will be given at ordinary single rate. Sunday-school faros from OnehuDga to Parnell— Adults, Is ; Children, 6d. With above exceptions the ordinary single and return fares will be payable. JAMES STEWART, " Acting Genersl Manager. Auckland, January 27,1875. /CHALLENGE. The Master of the " Peerless" challenges the Master or Owner of tho "Albatross" to sail round Tiri Tin, on Saturday next, for £50 or more. January 27th, 1875. UCKLAND HARMONIC SOCIETY. A Special General Meeting of the Members of the above "Society will be held at the Young Men's Booms TO-MORROW (Thursday), 28th instant, at 8 p.m., to consider business of importance. A full attend anco requested. W . BAXTER, Hon. Sec. A UCKLAND AND NORTH juL shore steam ferry company (LIMITED), Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books will be CLOSED until February 2, 1875. ByOrderOfDirOCt°rSH.W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, January 20,1875. A BARGAIN to be had for «£9O Ok Cash — Seven-roomed House in thorough repair in Parnell: ON SA.LE, New Potatoes, very chea , in any quantity up to 20 tonn. Several Good Hack Horses for 8»le. Apply to R. O. GREENWOOD, General Ccmmissi n Agent, Market House. OR SALE, four-roomed Cottage in Brighton. Allotment, 40 x 200. Price, k £l6o. —W Flood, Kxchange TMPORTANT NO TIC E. 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 .. .. ..£SO The Best Fitting Trousers in Auckland, thoroughly shrunk, from £15 All Garments best Material, best Style, and best Workmanship. N.B.—Nothing upside down, or with the head where the feet ought to be, for this is no puffing establishment. *t- in O R WANGANUI iaBJBM^^. JP DIRJC CT. St. Kilda, J Flowkrt>ay, Commander, from Onehunga Wharf on SaTURDaY next, 30th instant, at 2 p m. For freight or passage, aoply to cijMBiSS & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BARNES, <">nebunga. T^-EW ZEALAND TELEGRAPH. NOTICE. On and after FRIDAY, the 29th January, the Busi ness of the Telegraph Department, Auckland, will be carried on in the New Offices, over the Post-office and Custom House. OFFICE HOUES: ** Wire Days— : ~■ \,■ ,■ ■ ',' 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays and Hoi.ida.ys— > . 10 a.m, to 10.30 a.m, and 6 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. ALFRED SHEATH, District Inspector. Auckland, January 27,1875. DR A L EX. YOUN G Having succeeded to the late Dr J. R. Nicholson sees Patients dally at his residence, Karangahape Road, from 8 till 9.30 a.m., and at 9 p.m. Dr YOUNG alfco attends at Mr Watt's Dispensary, f.ymonds-street, every morning, at 9.30, and in Onehunga, at Mr Gillman's, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 1.30 8~ AMTJEL COCHRANE & SON will sell To-morrow, immediately after the JTurni lure Sale, a Flagstaff, about 60 feet loiig. UUNT HOBSON GIRLS' SCHOOL. The District School at Remuera will be opened as a Girls School, admitting boys under 8 years of age, on MONDAY, Ist, 10 a.m.; by Mrs Wright, l&te Teacher at St Pauls. The School Committee have every confidence in her as a teacher, and believe she will give every satisfaction to all who entrust their children to her care. JOHN ANGUS, Secretary, SHOTOVERNo 1 GOLD MINING 1 COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Half-yearly General Meeting of the above named company will ~oe held in the o'tice, Canada Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland, on THUJiSDAY, January 28th, 1875, at 2 o'clock p m , for thß pur pose of receiving Directors report and balance-sheet. .. - T. LjSIGH WHITE, ' - Manager. "a R~T V N T~O N\ 'Mr Waymouth's Art Union will be drawn at the •Mechanics' Institute on THURSDAY, 28th instant, ■ at 8 p.m. , . 10 be LET for three or six months, a furnished house near St Matthews Church. : Hobson-atreet, eigbt rooms, kitchen, stable, and conveniences; In good order.—Apply to Vicket* & Daviea, Hand A goats, Bhortland-»t»eet,



"PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.: Acting Manaßer .. .. .. J. R DeLias Stage. Manager .. ..' .. H. V. Btor.e Entire Chan.e <J Programme. LAST THREE MGHrs LAST THttKE MGHT-S LAST THitEJB HI3HTB WONDERFUL GIRARDS \V> NDEKfUI, GIKARDS Wu DKKFCL GIRAIIDB DANCE DIABOLIQUE. DANCE JAB LTQITE. DANCE DIABOLIQUJ3. Preceded by Buck*tore's Musical Comedy, THa. CtiILD uB" TEE REGIMENT. Joaeiliiae .. .. .. Miss i_la.:a Stephens to To conclude with t-Le v usical Farce, LA OHAuEt?. S3T Last Three Nights of the Entire Dramatic Company. Carriages maybe ordered at 10.30. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s 6d : Pit, la. Box Plan at Upton's TJ EV. CHAELES CLARK. CHORAL HiLL-THURSDAY, JAN 28. GRAND COMBINATION FOJR ONE KIGHT ONLY. „ COMBINATION 3FOE- ONE NIGHT ONLY. LAST APPEARANCE la Auckland of the BEY. CHARLES CLARK. REV. CHARLES CLARK Who will g've hia great Lecture Entertainment,— CHRISTMAS IN OLD ENGLAND CHRISTMAS IN OLD ENGLAND CHRISTMAS IN OLD ENGLAND CHRISTMAS IN OLD ENGLAND Antique Fashion 3, Humorous Ar>ecdoleg, Curious Customs, Gay and Festive Doings, Exquisite Carols. In order that the MUSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS May be effectively rendered, the Twelve Carols will be sung by the following talented Vocalists :— ' MfSS CHRISTIAN, R.A.M. MRS SMYTHE MR R. L. BKINNKR.anda GJSNTLEMAN AMATEUE. Numbered Seats, 4s (Family Ticket, to admit Six, £1 Is); Amphithcatie. 2s 6.d ; Gallery, la. Sents tecured, and Tickets for all parts of the Hall to be obtained, at Upton's N.B —No numbered Tickets will bs sold at the doots. Special Train and late 'Buses. QHOR 'A L HA LL. A GRAND CONCERT In aid of the YOTJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Will be given by the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, Assisted by , MISS CHRISTIAN AND MES SMYTHE, On THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1875. The Programme will be duly published. ' Front Seats, 4s ; Amphitheatre and Gallery, 2s Cd. Tickets may be purchased from the Librarian, Members of Committee, and Messrs Upton, Wayte, Chapman, and Turrell. •pfOBSON CORPS, A.R.Y. ANNIVERSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, THURSDAY, 2Sth JANUARY, 1875, (Eve of the Regatta), at Oddfellow's Hall, Lome-street, Under the patronage of Volunteer Officers, and Members of the various Friendly Societies. Double Ticket?, 10s Cd; to be had of Mr Chris topher, 81, Queea-street, and members of the Band. Volunteers are leque'ted to appearin unifoim. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. JAMEi P. LONERGAW, Secretary. ENFISKILLEN LOYAL OKaNG-E LODGE, No 3. An Arch Pnrple Chapter will be held in connection with the above Lodge on Friday, 29th inst, at eight o'clock sharp. Visiting brethren are invited. By order of tha W.M. TO.DGE UNITED SERVICE, J-* NO. 421, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hotel THIS (Wednesday} EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. V eunesaay; Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order, F. M. PEMBERTON, ."'■•■• Secretary. "OREEHOLD PROPERTY- FOR -i- 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.— ddress, "S.P.A." Stab office. 4Gn R E W A It L\ Lost, a Gentleman's Cameo Rirg in the neighbour hood of Symonds-stiett.—Apply " C.8." Stab. 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. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, p^7 tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's Houbo, Parnell. A comfortable home is offered to pupils attending the public sehoolß in Auckland. Satisfactory references. TV/T EETINGS to Elect School Com mittee TO-MORROW (Thursday), 28th January, for the NEWTON DISTRICT-At the School In Upper Symonds-street, at 7 p m. FREDERICK J, MOSS, Secretary. QARTING SCORIA ASH ON GR.EA.T NORTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 23rd January, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until Noon of MONDAY, the Ist February, for the following Service, viz. :— Carting Scoria Ash from Mount Albert, for the Maintenance of the Great North *oad, between the 3rd mile po3t and the Rewarewa Creek. _ Specification may be saen, and forms of Tender obtained, at the JPublic Works Office, Shortlsmd •treet. .. >! ~ J, WILLIAMSON, , z v , BnpfrtnUufleftt,



jq bw sp'kj j^ g good NEW SREB 8 MATERIALS. H. AiK IX 8 HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT op -• NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRBSB MATERIALS Oi all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW J-vPaNESE SILKS NEW BILK 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 Stylo and Material. H. A T X I N S, With confidence inv'tcs 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, aDd SILK TUSSORSS are uh usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to ■ elect from, and they have been nniversally 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 oy PLAIN LUSTRES, • PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS rXO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all desctiptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT la 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. i The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cxeabed ovt at COST PRICK (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Snits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Pricaa the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS is GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. tt'.AT-EIN 8, (Latb Hay and Honkyman). . pAFAKURA ANNUAL RACES. TO BB HELr> AT PAPAKURA 29th JANUARY, 1875. Stewabes : . . Mr R. C, Barstow * Mr W. Walters . . Mr H. de C. Mortelle Mr James Wayte Mr J. B Hay Mr Joseph B»nks Captain Walmsley Captain tfraser Mr C. J, Austin Mr William Marks Judge: . -- Captain Fraser Stabtkb: Mr Robert Wynyard Clerk op Course : Mr Thomas Brown Clerk, of Weights: Mr William Marks First Race -lpm HANDICAP HtJRDLK RACE, of SO soya. twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Entrance, 2sovs; acceptance 1 soy. Second horse to receive Ssovs from the stakes. Second Race -2pm MAIDICN PLaTb;, of 20 soys, H miles, weight foi age, for horses that have never won an advertised race of more than 10 soys. Entrance, 2 soys. Third Race- 2.45 p m PAPAKXTKA HAJVUIUAP, ol 80 soys, 2 miles ; closed with 5 sub. Fourth Race- 3.30 p m PONY RACE, of 10 soys, 1 mile, and a distance. Post entry, 1 soy. - Fifth Race- 416 p m RAILWAY STAKES, handicap, of 30 soys, 1 mile and a distance. Entrance, 1 soy; acceptance, 2 soys. Weights to be declared Immediately after the Papakura Handicap f Sixth Race—s p.m. LADIES' PUR-^iS. of 26 soys, with a sweep of lsov for secend horse. Welter weights for age ■- Gentle man riders. 1 mile and a distance Winners of weiKht for age race of 50 soys to carry a penalty o Vlbf MaWinK at the time of starun K to be ahowedf lOlbs. Entrance lj soys Seventh Race—s.3o p.m. - . wArnr paor of 10 soys, catch weights ; once rould fhe Comse Winner to be sola for £20 S 3 if any to go to fcace Fund, Post Entries, 1 so^; to bT made immediately after the Railway Stakes. Eighth Hace-6p m CON3@L4.TION HANDICAP, of 20 SOYS ; 6Bce roond the Course. Entrance, £1. Acceptance, lsov, • - ' Bi. ■ '■■ ' All disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided- by the Stewards,1 or who! ever they may appoint. Their decision upon-a]J points connected with the carrying out-of the pro gramme shall be final. The rules of the Victorian Racing Club will b; strictly adhered to. . . . Qualification Fee, 2 soys., except for Hack and Ponyßaces;! ' ' ; ' - Five per cent, will be deducted from all winnings. iriyorxD i.' ■'■ ■'■;■//■ yr,WAS/mana} 3vv^t S«entMf, ______ J—^ _



O£ T\ JJS Q MACfil JS EB. lam now agent for al) the o'd-e*tabll*hed and bed I Sowing Machines mown, viz. : Sinjrms. Tta m»g'. How* a, Howes improved, Wh eierano Wiion, niNV j andPillings' improved "i Jttle - tranger' »iid "W»nta.*, ■ A Urge Stock to select from * printed guarautM given wth onch machne, undertaking to keep it in older fir twelve mouths tree of charge. Bepalia pro pnrly done. JNeeoles, oil, ami extrwi GhO W. HKSLOP, The PiitiDg Shop. Vutoao Lane. SACKS to be sold Cheap at lini.'ve iml Co's Old BGarket, Qur*n-aireet. — 8. Moss, Maiiag-r. • : . j tp EN TON S~CEMTP AlTsa ORES 1 AUC&LAN 0 MARKET. IMPORTANT AND GT.oE.IOUS NEWS* FOR THK PUBLIC. F. F E N T O N Being desirousthat the public may hare and enjoy ft jolly and happy Christmas, invites every one to inspect his Magnificent Stock of NKW FKi'IT ■ and other hixuiies suitable fur the coming fastivitie?. Our prices as usn I will be the lowest in Auckland. Terms:--C^sh Kew Valentine Rtirins, 6(t lb; Dew lil(5mo Raisins 6d lb ; Dew stoneltM Sultana Raisins. 6i<t lb , Muscatel liaising*, ltid lb ; new Currants, 5d to 6d lb ; Flour, 2d lb ; Candled Paul, Is 6d lb ; French Plums, in glass jars, lg lb ; Figs, 94 lb ; Jordan Atmonds. 2a Sd lb : Paper S-bel Almonds, Is lb ; new Dates, 6*l lb ; Bottled Fruit?, ls-each ; Bpice,-l>l packet; Calves-fobs Jelly, 2a 6d bottle ; Ktsences, Sd bottle ; Lollies, lOd lb ; Keillors Dundee Lollies, Is 3d lb : John Saindi'u Scotch Jam, 9d tin; Marmalade, 9d tin ; Xu fc lish. ior dials ; large plugs of Aromatic Tobacco, 6d each-; Htvaunah Cigars, 2d each ; splendid Ten. 2s lb; r«al Mocha Coffee, Is 6d lb; rich Jamaica Sugar, 4d lb ; Cocoa • ' and Chocolate, all rr.akers, 6d packet, Patna Kice, 3d lb ; Pickles, 7d bottle. A!a go supply of Canter bury Hams, la lb. Our supply of Canterbury Bacon, Cheese, Butter, and Eggs will be sold at very low prices. Co!m&n'sSt»rcb,4d lb; Blue, 6d lb; Hard Koap, 6d bsr ; Sardines. 6d tin ; Salad Oil, 6£>! bottle; % Castor Oil, .6^d bottle; Tomato pauce, large 4d , bottla ; Soap Powders, 6d dozen ; < onde'used Milk, . • ■ 6d tin ; Arrowroot. 6d lb ; Patent Knife Boardi, 6d each ; Safety Matches, 4jd dozen ; Corn Floor, 8d lb; Fancy Biscuits, Bii lb ; Treacle, 4d lb. ■ TO DAIRY FARMER* AND OTHERS. -F.F. l§ a cash put chaser of any quantity of first-claw Bacon, Hams, Cheese, Butter, Lard, Eggs, &c, Ac. 160 Empty Butter Fhkins FOR SALE. . queen 29Q S TREi T< NO T I .0. E. : The Promises lately in the occupation of Mr < John Blair baa been - ItE-0P E N E D T. HOLLAND & CO., Many Years with Messrs. Barstbtt & Litvt, GENERAL SATISFACTION" has, been given to all who has paid us a visit. WE sell unusually cheap, com bined with quality. OUR TEA at 2s is so well approved [of, that Customers from all quarters throng to OUR LEADING SUGARS are— First Counter-White, odperlb ; Superior Bright •';■■' Yellow, at 4Jdlb. . , . FOR GENERAL GROCERIES, come and inspect our stock and prices. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.— .. Stores and Country Settler* supplied at Lowest Wholesale Rates. - CTOLLAND & CO/ 223, QUEEN-STREET. ', NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. - ARTHUR'S MART. PO U L T R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Qeese, Pigeons, &c. , PRODUCE —Potatoes, i nions, Cheese Bacon, Butter, Flour, Bran, Maize, Oatmeal, Applet,* Pears • . GROCJSbIBB-&c. &c. HOUSEHOLD E ÜBNITTTBE * BFFBCTB— , 20 rtoz Cups and Saucers, 40 dos Plates, Gent'i Gold Watch and Chain, Lady's ditto, Jewellery, -;- Silver Watch, .New Auckland-mado Clothiku, *C,'; ■•'}■ ' TO-MORROW, NOON. ; EX S.S. LADYBIKD, FROM NELSON. A+7 C A SES NELSON -.FRUIT TD I Pears, Apples, Currants, Plums, &c. . ~ ' R. ART HUB, Auctioneer- ■■ : : -..:■'■' •■■■': NELSON APPLES, PEARS AKD PLUMS L. W.EvTON ' tX! ILL sell by auction, at his* Mart, '¥■» To-n>orrow, Thurd»y J at 10 o'clock,' . 100 cases »pj leg . • ■. ,/J 30 do Pearu . 41) no Hums, '_' . ' . - ',";,, '*;, TO-MOhROW. POTATOES, ONIOKS, FURNITURE, &,c, &c., : &o. ■ / W. DO WD E N WILL sell by auction, at Ms Mart, i Queen-street, To-morrow (Thursday), 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, . 2 tons Potatoes 1 ton Onions • Groceries, &c. Loo Tables, Square Tables, Cfceffionee* \ . Rocking Chairs, Pictures , Pianoforte ■ Boots, Galvanized Buckets Basins, Dippers, &c, &c THURSDAY, JANUARY 28. CITY MART. ALLOTMENTS AND LANDS. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OP p. Ai. -PHILIPS. GRANT AND MORTON HATE received instructions to. sell by auction, on Thursday, 28th January, at 12 o'clock noon, • TOWNSHIP OF WYNYARDTOWN, Cobomahdel : Lots 12,18,14, Section 11; 1, Section 21; 5 and 6, Section 9, 5,6,7; Section IB; 9, Section 3; 4, Section 2. -'''■■;•■ „ These allotments are close to Beach Com pany, Golconda Company, and others, and - . have been proved auriferous. ; TOWNSHIP OF RAGLAN: Lot 6, Section 16; 10, Section 13. . These allotments are in first-rate business .-. positions—both corner allotments in thM rising township; - ■ r liOt 94, Village of Mahurangi. LotslO v, Section 7,-Pariah, of Omawharo, Port Albert. . _\____. . ' ' .'' '>■'. ♦Terms-—Cash. I MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE,, ETC. Ex «Dilhabreb,' from London. . R. ARTHUR, WILLiseE by auction, at his Mart, Queen-Btreet, on Monday next, Februaryl, : at 12 o'clock noon, ex'Dilharree,.frpm London,: * 27 packdges Earthenwaf c; and Glassware, A'india^ ~,_ r niqnd, A alongside, 25/34—10 crafeß Whtte - Graniteware, aaßorted as follows:—Tea Pottj. ; Sigars, Creams, Bowls, London Teas, Irisu Teas, Flat Plates, Soup" Plates, Dishes, Bakere, Scollap8; Sauce Turreens,.Bo&ts, Pickles, .Cover ' Dishes, Ewera and Basins, Chainberfl, Soap Box .--.• 1 and Slabs Puncb.BQwls, Jugs—in each crate. 20/4— 5 crates White Granite Flat Plates, 6, 0,1, ana ■ Bin., 110 dozen in each -orate . v ' Am diamond— . ~ 43/49—7 casks Tumblers, moulded 1 50/51—2 cases' Tumblers, cut ■_,::- t 52—1 case Tumblers, cut cry«t»l - s ~ 63/4—2 cases Wine Glnsst b, Port and -' -.■: ... .. ~ '.. Turn* QtMk, ' .