Heavy rain has just commenced, which ]l piobabiy stop firing for the remainder of b day.. /op; of the Cavalry, is very ill. ■jf^-. s /ggregate B>core§. r^; '~&*-»_. Mug were the positions for the I *\jrtjreg-te at the close of the match : Wilson (Dunedin), 156; Hoskins, 152 ; Gilbert, 150; Goldie, 149; Blythe, 147; Leigh, 147; Blatch, 147 ; Chase, 145; McLeod, 145 ; Gallagher, 145; Morley, 144; Skinner, 143; Armstrong, 143; Elder, 143; Murray (Thames) 143. Sixth Match. Colonel Lyon decided to go on with the next infantry firing in the rain, which is not very heavy. The first four shots were : Tomlinson, 16; Renouf, 14; Blatch, 13; S_inner, 13; Leigh and Partington, 12 ; Fox, 15; Hoskins, 12; Wilson, 11.

THE LATEST.

4.12 p.m. The 500 yards range is completed. Tom linson won the Range Prize.with 26 ; Renouf, 24; Partington, 23; Skinner, 22. Several others 22. They are now firing at 600 yards. Still raining.

THE REGATTA.

The entries for the events to be decided in tc-morrow's regatta were received last night at the Thames Hotel, where the committee sat for the purpose from eight o'clock till ten. The lower end of Queen-street, all the time the proceedings were going on, was quite lively. A large crowd of old and young 'salts' loiteringabout, eagerly discussing the chances of their respective vessels. The rumour which had prevailed during the after noonthat Mr C. A. Harris did not intend entering the Albatross for the first race was in great force shortly before the first entries were taken, and so predisposed were people to believe it true that odds were offered against the Lyttelton champion start ing. The appearance of Mr Harris on the scene caused many anxious'enquiries.to be made as to his intentions/ The replies re ceived were not reassuring, and the fore bodings turned out correct, for when} the clock struck the hourvof closing the nainfe of the Albatross had not been written by 4 the secretary. Mr Harris' course was also pur sued by Mr D. H,- McKenzie with regard to the Acadia, so.that we. regret to-,say that what promised tb be the exciting of the day has been robbed of all its interest. By whose fault this; unhappy condition has been arrived at is variously set dowfl. Mr Harris' position is this : He _.objects to the rule which'makes it obligatory for all races to be finished by. eight o clock, and for this reason the Albatross, in.a very light wind, would„be favoured; while in a heavy breeze the Peerless is expected to prove superior' froncr/her greater power : Mr Harris therefore thinks^ it unfair that practically a light air day should be barred for the race. "Mr Harris .offered to .enter his. vessel on con dition, that the rule be altered to coincide with last year's regulations. The Committee almost unanimously agreed that they could; not in fairnsss/alter the.rule the last moment after it had been advertised for three weeks. Neither wotild yield an inch, and the result is as we have stated. " That'it-is'so.-is a great pity, and does not point >to* a give' and take spirit animating the breasts of the parties concerned, .We certainly think that Mr Harris' objection, is a very natural one, but-he should' undoubt edly have raised it long ;before. .. We believe Mr Harris-answers this by saying that he had left the entering of the, vessel in the hands of the captain, who, until his rrrival a few days ago, knew nothing of the altera tion. And so the argument goes on. The best races of the day are likely to be the smaller cutter' race, for which there are eleven entries, the' larger yacht. race (7 entries). The pulling, races* are also sure to be worth seeing. We notice that1 power has been received by the committee to postpone the outrigger race if the water should be too lumpy. Altogether .the entries for the contests are up to the average of last year, and some capital sport may be looked forward to. The ship Warwick was moved this morning into her position as flag ship. This is further out than last year giving the starters a larger space for their little maneuvres when getting under weigh.

Taking the principal races in order, our opinion of the crafts which, have the best chance of winning is as follows :— Ist Race (for schooners) : ;The Peerless. This is a foregone conclusion, -as ..the other two boats, the Gem and the Clematis, are only entered to make a race.:—2nd Race (For yachts under 6 tons) : In this race last year's winner, the Bismarck, is again entered, and although the German statesman, has eight opponents, including the Quiver, the Columbo, and the Mystery, we shall expect to see last year's conqueror repeat her •victory.—3rd Race, cutters over 25 tons : In this race we shall plump for the Sovereign of the Seas against her two opponents. It has been agreed by the competitors in this contest that working sails only shall be used. — For the 4th Race, for All Comers, foar-oared ontrigged gigs, the Goldsworthy crew should beat the other two crews from the Thames.—Fifth race : Cutters under 25' tons. This should be an interesting race, and cause as much speculation as any during the day. There are 11 entries. Last year's winner, the Victoria, is not nominated, so that chance is given for some other boat to make a name for herself. We shall take Nicol's two- —the Undine and Phantom—to ■apply the winner, and the Heather Bell for a "place."—Sixth race (yachts over 9 tons) : Seven elegant little vessels have enter'for this event, and a good amount of interest will centre in the result. The Fleetwihg and Conftra bandiere have undergone special alterations with a view to improving; -their^ sailing? cap abilities in a strong wind. The fonder has proved.; herself a gooct-'litlh? 'b'oatVin all weathers. If she does not win on this oc casion she will not disgrace herselfc.- As the weatherwise say there is likely to/»e plenty of wind, we shall take the two larger yachts the Secret and Daphne to finish first and ■econd.—7th. race (yachts under 9 tons): For this our selection from the four entered must be the "Hit or Mis.." For the Bth race (amateurs' four-oared gigs) : we must take the Auckland Rowing Club, though we do not do it with confidence we should have, provided all the crew remained well. In case of an accident we shall include the Thames Navals as the next best.—For the rest of the events there will be so many post entries that it is not worth while hazarding an opinion at present. We are Even to understand that Captain Ellis, the arbom -master, has granted the south side of the A.S.P. Company's T. to the committee. During the whole of to-morrow the s.s. Scotchman will take, passengers at intervals from there to the flagship. Tickets for the flagship will be obtainable at an office on the wharf close by. We trust to see a good breeze and all races won on the merits of the boats

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. More specimens from the Royal-Oak were obtained to-day. Five hundred pounds of picked stone and spetimens are on hand. Gold is still showing.

TAURANGA.

This day. Sailed at 10 o'clock last night, Southern Cross for Auckland.

ALEXANDRA.

This day. Sir Donald McLean and Tawhiao. Sir Donald McLean, Commissioner Kemp, Mid; Paora Tuhaere arrived here] yesterday. Whitiora and other natives are expected from Kuiti to escort them to Waitoma, where T«wbi«o wiU lnterrirw the Defsaoe Miaiitw,

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

rire in Christchurfch

A fire bibke out last night about two o'clock. It is supposed to have originated in the stable of the White Horse Hotel. It spread td the i ear of the premises of Messrs Gayforth and Lee and Mr Russell's stables, storehouses^ and bacon-curihg house, which were buint. The brigade turned out promptly, and the fire was got under with out much damage to property.

Inter provincial Cricket Match. The interprovincial cricket match, Otago v. Canterbury, begins to-day; The weather now looks dull and unpromising. Our team are strong favorites and will most probably score victory. The Ducedin men are of the same opinion. A great deal of interest is centred in the match. Sweete, formerly of Auckland, is one of our eleven and will most probabiy be one of the bowlers.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. News from the Palmer. The Guardian publishes a telegram from J. C. Brown, M.H.R., relative toCooktown. He says two fresh discoveries have been made at the Palmer. The first workings are mostly-worked out, and the ground at the new rush all occupied, and is only just pay able. Very little gold is coming down, and . what is principally the product of full work ing claims. The workings are confined to narrow runs in the beds of rock-bound creeks. Provisions are plentiful, and prices moderate. Quartz workings are suspended for six months, waiting machinery. The hot rainy season is now on, and fever very prevalent at Cooktown, and the minera, mostly New Zealand arrivals, are attacked and many are dying around Cooktown and along the Palmer road. Graves are fre quently met with. Ko one should think of coming here before the end of March. The climate is good from Apiil to November. Large numbers of miners arrive every steamer; and fully, one half return sick and many die;. ' ••--*■•■'- • Colonial Bank. The-first meetpDgof the Colonial Bank was held yesterday. The report showed the balance for three months' operations to be £1,401. The, report was adopted unanimously. Serious assault on a Constable- A man named Fogarty, while; being ar rested in Princes-street, assaulted Constable Helmet, causing concussion .of the brain. The constable is seriously ill. *.£&■ 4' Harbour Debentures- r At a meeting of the Harbour Board it was stated that debentures to the amount of £31,000 had been signed and sent: for circu lation in the colonies and England. A mad Woman s freak. A mad woman.lay across the Port Chal mers line before the train, .but the engine was stopped just in time toprevent it passing over her. She was taken to the asylum.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

v . Sir George Arney. There is little:doubt now that Sir-George Arney is not going to resign, at least, not as reported. :.It'd._' now stated on tolerably goodi; authority, that he is coming to Wel lington to preside at the next circuit. Some go as far as to hint that he syin-. pathises vvith Mr Justice Jonhston, and would rather see him Chief Justice than Mr Prendergast.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) ™'""'_ This day. Attempt to Burn, the Priest's House. Another attempt has been ..made at incen diarism. The Roman Catholic priest', house was set on fire, but the flames were put out before any damage was done. Steel Works. A firebrick.lining for. the blast furnace at the Steel Works, has been commenced. The furnace will be ready ii_ three months. Engagement of Immigrants- The immigrants by the- Avaianche have gone off well at wages averaging 63 to 8s a day. AH the single girls found situations at once, and more are wanted. ~,.,.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) f This day.

There is much -illness in the province amongst children". One of the immigrants per Clarence died of typhoid fe.verl

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency. L . ~ * Yesterday.

The surgeon of the Berar states that when theimmigrants were embarking he noticed a little girl who. seemed'to "be suffering from illness. He called the/attention of Dr Hum phries, who examines immigrants before they, leave. Humphries -pooh-poohed the idea of anything being-the matter, telling the doctor of the Berar "It watr all right." When she left "on her. voyage scarlatina broke out next day. The"'-first case being that of the child the doctor pointed ou,t to Dr;Hum phries. Frojn that ti__e;,till the arrival of the vessel the.sickness on board was some'; thing fearful—over one" hundsed cases having come under the doctor's treatment.

CHRISTCHURCH.

*r (Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. At- a meeting of the Acclimatization Society yesterday, it was deoided;to?y_si the next consignment of insectiverous. birds in lots of 4hree.oouples, purchasers to un_ertake to liberate the birds within one week. It is thought this"'plan will ensure more general care in the preservation of the birds. Fire at the White Swan Stables. A fire occurred early this morning, ■ but was confined te large stables and out-build ing at the rear of the White Swan Hotel. The total damage is about £2,100, partly covered by insurance in the London, Liver pool, and Globe, South British, and National Companies, the bulk being the in former. Eacing.—-Cricket. The nominations for the great handicap, 200 soys., 1_ mile, will be made about February Ist. The weather is threatening'for the Inter- Provincial cricket match, which commenced at noon. The odds are 3to 2 on Canterbury.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

At the sitting of the, Conference yesterday afternoon the Auckland districts were fixed as follows :—l. Auckland District—Auck land : Alexander Reid,-William J. Williams, JohnHobbs, James Wallis, Henry H. Lawry, James W. Wallis, and supernumeraries. Kau kapakapa : A Home Missionary. Mahura ngi: A Home Missionary. Thames: John Crump. Coromandel: Robert S. Bunn. Ota huhn : William J. Watkin j John Warren, supernumerary. Waiuku : One wanted. Waikato : John Smith. Raglan, Aotea, And Waipu : Cort H. Schna-kenberg. WRata whata : Samuel Ngaropi, native assistant minister. Karakariki : William Patene, native assistant minister. Kaipara: John Waiti, native assistant minister j William Gittos; one wanted; Hokianga.:. William Rowae, a native catecbist. Wangaroa : Wil liam G. Thomas.—Alexander Reid, Secretary of the Conference, chairman of the district. Also the following Southern appointments may be. of interest to our reader* s*-rJam<* Boiler (Pmidtnt of QoultnnQm), &ai»%>

church; Thos. Buddie (Ex-Preßidefit), Nek son ;C. W. Rigg, Dunedin; H. R. Dewes buTy, -W. Morley, Wellington; George S. Harper, Blenheim ; Joseph Berry, Christ church; A.- R. Fitchett . (Editor of New Zealand Westeiia'ti) i St. Albans;' W. C. Oliver, Timaru.* The Conference proceeded to the election of four representatives to the General Conference, to be held in Melbourne in May next. In. addition to the President and Secretary, who attended ex officio, the following ministers were elected i — Rev. Messrs Buddie, Rigg, Fitchett, and Morley. It was agreed that, in the event of any of these being unable to attend, their places shall be supplied by those next in order in the number of votes. The Conference ad journed at 5 o'clock till this morning*

This Morning Sitting.

The secretary read . the report of the sub-committee, appointed to' consider the expenses chargeable upon Church Con tingent Fund. The Rev Mr Richardson moved that the expenses of attending the general Conference allotted in equitable proportion to the annual Conference. Seconded by th 9 Rev Mr Taylor, and carried. The Rev Mr Morley moved that the share of this conference in the expenses of the com mittee on Lay Representation be fixed at £9 Seconded by the Rev Mr Fitchett and cairied. The Conference adopted various recom mendations with reference to the sale of con nexional properties. The ex-President moved " That the reso lution to sell a property at Newark be re scinded." Seconded by Mr. Hobbs, and carried. The Secretary read the statement of new erections sanctioned. ■, The Secretary read the report of the Book Committee, and the resolutions of the Con ference lespecting missions. The following estimate of charges upon the Home Mission Fund were passed, viz., Auckland, L 89 0; Taranaki, L 20 0; Wellington, L 294 4s 3d ; Nelson, LSO; Canterbury, L 22 0; Otago, L 25. $

The Conference adjourned at 1 o'clock,

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

S-feuxD the weather prove favourable to morrow, after the present refreshing rain, few places of recreation will be able to vie in point of attractiveness with Ellerslie Gar dens. The sports which have been organised promise to be most successful. The follow ing are the handicaps of the three closed races :—

150 Yards Handicap. -T. Tanner,scratch; J. Donovan, 2 yards ; E. O'Hare, 5 yards ; D. Donovan, 7 yards ; —. Stych, 7 yards ; W. Mahoney and J. Regan, 9 yards ; J Bush &ad Tomo (Maori), S yards ; J. Phil lips, 10 yards. "' 440 Yards Handicap. —T. Tanner, scratch ;! J- Donovan, 6 yards ; R. Frost, 14 yards.; W. Mahoney and Stych, 15 yards; D. White and W.OMcMillan, 17.

Mile Handicap.—T. Tanner,-scratch ; W. McMillan and R. Frost, 100 yards : D. White, 120 yards ; R. Whisker and W. S. "Fagan, 150 yards. •.'•"

THE REV. CHARLES CLARK.

The Rev; Charles Clerk will deliver" his; last lecture this evening, on Christmas in the olden time. The lecture will be speci ally interesting to young persons and others who have not had the opportunity*of making themselves acquainted with the christmrs associations of the past, and the*carols sung at midnight in the street, the yule log and the roast beef of old England. Great interest will be added to » the lecturo of Mr. Clark this evening in the Cboral Hall -.by a number of illustrative carols by Miss Christian,'' Mrs Smytbe, Mr Skinner, and other gentlemen. We feel warranted in assuring our readers that a highly musical and .intellectual evening is before them. •

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The performances at the Prince of Wales Theatre, last evening were the same as those of the preceding night; ■*.-.'£ The Child of the Regiment," the remarkable and - even won derful feats of the brothers Girard, and the pretty farce of "La Chalet." These pieces were exceedingly well performed and to the immense satisfaction.- of the numerous audience. We notice-:tha,fc the managers have issued a new '-programme for this evening, including the "Fair one with the goldeib;locks," and the exquisite farce entitled the "Rough Diamond." The entertainment this evening will be for the benefit of the Girards, who deserve a bumper house from those who have derived pleasure from their extraordinary represen tations. *-''■ ' ".%

TEMPLARY CONFERENCE.

The Conference was held yesterday in the Lorn_;street Hall, for the purpose of discus sing the question of prohibitive legisla tion on *<the,. ; drink traffic. The audience was not so large as was anticipated by the friends of Templary. Mr R. B. Lusk was called to the chair. Mr Edger commenced i the discussion by expressing his surprise at the smallnesa of the attendance. He then proceeded to explain the object of the meet ing, and argued in favour of an attempt being made to combat the evils of drunken ness with legislation prohibition, and he contended that no infringement of reasonable could be involved in an attempt to remedy by law those evils which have-not ■.yielded to voluntary persuasion.—The Hon. 'S, D. Hastings, in his address, held that the liquor traffic was not a legitimate business, but that it interfered with material prosper ity, and in a material and moral sense was injurious. Hence it was the duty of the Government to prohibit it, under the pains and penalties of the law. —At the close of Mr. Hastings Mr. Luak the Chairman invited discussion.—Mr. John Lamb then spoke in favour of restricting the liquor traffic by law.—The Chairman thought that the benefit of any great, change would depend upon the people's condition, and whether they were prepared to receive it. —Mr. Neil, upon taking the chair after tea, invited discussion on the question, "If un successful, what other better method can be suggested towards diminishing intempe rance ?"—Mr. Moss, after being solicited to speak, rose and stated that although he was not a member of their Order, and sympathised with their object he believed that legislation upon the question would be unsuccessful, as it always had been. He was of opinion that, the spread of civilisation and education, and increased means of intellectual amusement, and not the pledge or legislative interference, would ad vance the cause they bad at heart. He thought the order was assuming too much of a political character, which was regarded by many persons as a species of tyranny. The speech of Mr Moss was followed by speeches from Messrs Jenkins, Porter, French, Lewis, and Lnckie, and the Conference closed with a vote of thanks to the ladies and chairman.

Ttt* KyawriNG so?ak. THTJUSbay, janttaby 2& 1875.



pHALL E N G E. If the Peerless will not compete in the bogus Race arranged for her To-morrow, the master of the Albatross will SAIL her as an acceptance of her Challenge for £100 a-side en Saturday. Worling canvas only. Money to be lodged with Captain X>. B. Mmckenxia as starter and umpire by lOair, te-morrow. R.WELLS. Auckland, 28th Jan., 1875. ANTED, a respectable Girl to attend on an invalid Baby.,—Apply to Mrs Brown, jMasonle Hotel. Notth'Shore; WANTEU, an active -Lad as' Assistant fri-tef-Apyiy S, Wattn, CMfMttoM*



WANTJEI), f6r;New Plymoutli, i thoemaktf ; mustba a good _snd, and on capable of doing both light and strong work.- Apply to Mr C Madden. Hobson-str. et, Auckland. WANTED, a yotiiig man to mill and make himself generally useful,—Appl; James Paice, Mount Roslall Road. W^ ANTED, immediately, Four Eire Svood Cutters, to proceed to Marat'ai.—Appl; Duder's, Devon port Store, North Shore. -1 14. ANTED, a respectable Yoiidj 7 7 Man as Carter,-^Oliver Mays. North Shore ANTED to LET, a six-roomec Houf *f adjoining Mr E. Wayte's. in Seafieh View ; also, a six-room*- Honse in Franklin Road - Apply Mr Jackman, Nelson--street, or H. Partington Asrent., Q-icen-strea^ WA N T E D,.a young Man accus tomed to the Buchering Business.—-Apply £< R. fJee-ves, Hobeon-street. WANTED, a Cook's Assistant.— Apply at Occidental Hotel. WANT ED, by a well-educated young'man, a situation in a store or office.— Apply to A. V/., Post office, Newmarket. 'ANTED, an office Boy for a Solicitor's office—Apply by writing, stating address 0? applicant, t J Box 69, Post office, to 5 p.m , Thursday next. WANTED, a comfortable 4-roomed House in a respectable neighbourhood ; rent betweifi 12s and 15s a Week.-Address A 8., at Far row's Dining Rooms, Queen-street^ WANTbD, a respectable girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply J. Levy, 210.-Queen-street, Auckland. ______ \&j ANTED, a respectable young » " Woman accustomed to children ; references aoquired.— Vor address apply office of this v-itper. 11/ANTrjB, by a young Man, a » V Situation in a Clir-mist or Druggists — Address II Howird, Karangahape Road, opposite Patterson, Painter. ANTED, a Situation .as House keeper *o » Lady or Gentleman.-Address Emigration lepot, Mrs Heah. WANTED a xierson to Sort Hags. , Con stant employment given lo a suitable hand.— Apply to S. Moss, Old Market, Auckland. ANTED, for a gentleman's family at the Thames, a young Girl about 18. One accustomed to children.—Apply 8., STAr. office. TO ANT_D,"Bottles of every dcs *• cription. Highest price given at Ballin Brother's Factory. *&/ ANTE D, 500 tons oi Old ' ▼ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Munta Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Hags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off < lothing,. <-c, at BAT7YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland—S. Moss, Manager W"Tff EITIINOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING tli reasonable prices, —a ddresa Stab Office. | ; WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment h»s been REMOVED from Bhortland-.troet to Wel(e<loy-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orde s by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street Bast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. 'ik. ANTED KNOWN, that 'ihe * V Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, f1 om 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 253 ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 60s; Boys Suits ot Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, _cs.— iford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTKD, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 3i 6d ; Men's Straws. Is : Men's Dril Wire Urim, Is Cd. A large assortment of all tht latest; styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxforda, Knowsley. Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, <_c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., the Pantheon, Queen treat WAJVIEL', to call special attention to our 15s Trousers to order, made from at wojbl Tweeds and thoroughly w«ll shrunk. -Ford Potter <- Co. The Pantheon Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that the PANXHEON is an Indostrial Exhibition and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a lesi price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— ford. Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street AWIVJL) KNOWN, that Ford' Potter ft Co are very busy ; our orders ir creasing daily. Please call early in the week. Wi keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposit< City HaU, Queen-street. \kf ANTED, Everybody to kno\* ▼ ¥ that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street is appointed Sole Agent for Eliiman's Celebrates Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Seeonc consignment per Jubilee just opened. WANTED to t<ELL (cheap) White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumpi Paint*, Ploughs, &c. N.B — Highest price given fo) a'kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SMART, next t< Blue Post Victoria-street AN TAD KJSOWN, that Mi ' W. F JaNEShas REMOVED h's place o business from Wellesley-street to those commodidu: new buildings immediately opposite 'Mr T McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W. F.J's customer! will receive the usual prompt attention to theii commands, and these who have not favoured bin with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage His many years experience in the Pianofnrti trade in all its branches in Aucklanc places him in a position to anticipate every want A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and Ne« Music is always in stock, at the most reasouabh prices. Note the address—W. E. JO nES, Pia_ofort< and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that s terrible slaughter is now being perpetratec nl Wakefield-street in the shape Of cutting down th( priors of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street' ' ■ WANTED KNOWN, |hat D Goldie is prepared to supply all kind* el Timber and other Building materials, inclndlnf Sashes, Doors, Monl dings, Broad Timber, Housi Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c., at the lowest market price, at Ms _ard , Custom-house street. W~~ ANTED, the general public tc know that W. KIRBY, corner of Qneen 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, *0., Ac. always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand AUCKLAND AND NuRTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED), Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Booki will be CLOSED until February 2,1876. By order of Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, January 26,1875: A BARGAIN to be had for £9C -V Cash — Seven-roomed House in thojgpugt repair in Parnell. f- V. ON SALE, New Potatoes, very chea , in an. quantity up to 20 tons. Several Good Hack Horses for sale. Several good Stalls to be Let in the Market Houn at low rents. Storage for goods of every description at low rates, Apply to / R. O: GREENWOOD, General Commissi n Agent, -"!"""" Market House. TAGO GOLDMINING " COM PAHY (REGISTERED). The Directors of the above Company have this daj made a Call (the 7th) of One Shilling per Share or the capital of the Company, payable to the Manage) at the Office of the Company, No. 7, Insurance Build ings, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of February 1875. Stamps above 2s not received. W. FLOOD, Manager, 7. Insurance Buildings, : Auckland, 28th January, 18~5 * Tyro T ICE OF REMOVAL B. KEANE begs to notify th.t in consequance c the Keclamation "Works now being carried on b order of the Harbour Board, be has bemuvbd t, Allutments next to Messrs Holdship and Co. Timber Merchants, Custom House-street. ATJCKLAND COLLEGE ANI GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The __eliminary Examination of Candidates fo Admission wiU commence on MONDAYj_lst Feb FA R9 XI B A_IMA g C^ wtWj



a pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. L Acting Manaj er J- % **_ Lias Stage Manager .. ... .. H. F. Stone _ Benefit, and Last Appeal ance but One, of T RUS3EL, JULIAN, and ~ SMILE y G I R A R D, _ In their Inexplicible and Incomprehensible Perfor rr formance- an entertaicment that has puzzled all f the r cit-ntists Their Grotesque and JLaugh- Z able Movements have astonished and } Ut lighted the civilistd world. C Planches great Burlesque, 1, THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS. - Graceful (with songs) .. Miss Clara Stephenson To conclude with the Laughable Farce of _ THE ROUGH DIAMOND." Cousin Joe Mr H. F. Stone. 1 Carriages may be orderei at 10.30. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d : Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's \ "REV CHARLES CLARK.— > AA) Christmas in Old _._gland : its Customs and its Carols To-night. ! TDET CHARLES CLARK— - JLV> His Last Appearance To-night. ) T3EV CHARLES CLARK.— J-*> Musical Illustiations by Mrs Smythe, Miss ' Christian, Mr Skinner, and' Gentleman Amateurs - To-night. • DEV CHARIS CLARK.— .. JZV Antique Fashions Humorous anecdotes, I Curious Customs, Gay and Festive Doings, Exquisite Carols, To-night. I 1 ~>EV CHARLES CLARK.— \> Tickets for all palts of the Hall to be obtained at Upton's To-night. 3 , EEV CHARLES CLARK.— Special Train and Late 'Buses To-nijjht. 3 R. 8. bMYXHE. /CHORAL HAL L. A GRAND CONCERT la aid of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION [ "Will ba given by the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, , Assisted by r MI3S CHRISTIAN AND MRS SMYTHE, On ■ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1875. 3 1 The Programme will be duly published. i Front Seats, 4s ; Amphitheatre and Gallery, 9 2a Cd. Tickets may be purchased from tlie Librarian. " Members of Committee, and Messrs Upton, Wayte, 1 Chapman, and Turrell i TTOBSO.N CORPS, A.R.V. - ANNIVEBSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, THURSDAY, 28th JANUARY, 1875, i (Eve of the Regatta), at i Oddfellow's Hall, Lome-street, c Under the p-trosage of' Volunteer Officers, and > members of the various Friendly Societies. Double Tickets, 10b Cd ; to be had of Mr Chris - topher 81, Queen-street, and members of the Band. 1 Volunteers are ie quested to appear in unifotm. 1 Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. [< JAME, P. LONERGAN. Secretary. ! T R T U N I O W. 8 Mr "Waymouth's Art Union will be drawn at the ~ Mechanics' Institute on THURSDAY, 28th instant, at 8 p.m. __ AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. 6 The Annual Picnic will beheld at Vauxhall Gar dens on ANNIVERSARY DAY. Double Tickets, 10s, " can be obtained from Mr Saunders, Tailor, Qneen- street,.or any of the non-commissioned officers of the i, Corps. .... a ■ Volunteers belonging to other companies wishing - to join can obtain ticket 3as above, i, The Company and Band will parade at the Market d House, at 9 a.m. sharp, on the morning of tho picnic. Cap covers and belts to be worn. By order of the Captain. s TJISNISK IL L E N . LOYAL r J_U ORANGE LODGE, No 3. 0 An Arch Purple Chapter will be held in connection _. with the above Ledge on Friday, 29th inst, at eight o'clock sharp. * Visiting brethren are invited. , s By o_^ei_oJ_ih_ W.M. _ A~UCKLiN_) WESLEY AN SUNDAY r i_L SCHOOL UMON. D j. ANNUAL FESTIVAL - BY • v SPECIAL TRAIN TO REMUERA. c c Teachers and Children in connection with the Pitt street School will pie - se be at the Church, Pitt-street, - at 9 o'clock sharp TO-MORROW MORNING, the 29th 1 instant, to proceed to the Railway Station. Tickets _ will be issued at the place of meeting only. Parents c ' are requested to make arrangements to meet and ._ take charge of their children on return at the Rail ,. way Station. R. ARTHUR, Superintendent. pAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. _ TO BE HELT» AT PAPAKURA 1 29th JANUARY, 1875. ' ST£WAKDS " _ Mr R. C Ba»tow Mr W. "Walters _ Mr H. deC. Mortelle Mr James Whyte Mr J. B Hay Mr Joseph Binks [ Captain Walmsley Mr WilUam Marks Mr C. J, Austia Jtjdg'_ : Captain Fraser I Star-eb. : Mr Robert- Wynyard Cl/RBK OP COUKSK : Mr Thomas Brown ' Cu-bk of Weights: # Mr William Marks Fhstßace Ipm a HANDICAP HURDLK R/vOK, of 30 soys. twice round the course, over 8 flights of hurdles. Entrance.' 2sovs ; acceptance 1 soy. Second horse to V receive ssov_ from the stakes. second Race- 2 p m MAIDEN PLATK, of 20sovs, lj milos. weight for c age, for noises that have nev-r won an advertised race of more than 10 govs Entrance, 2 soys. ; Third Race-2.45 pm PAPAKURA HA_4 DICAP, of 80 soys, 2 miles ; closed with 6 sub. v Fourth-Race-3.30pm ■•'. PONY RACE, of 10 soys, 1 mile, and a distance. Post entry, I soy. _■■■-. Fifth Race--416 pm ■*; 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 y Sixth Race—s p.m. a LADIB3' PURVIS, of 25 Soys, with a sweep of lsov r for secend horse. Welter weights for age Gentle .-. man riders. 1 mile and a distance. Winners of ', weight for age race of• 50 soys to carry a penalty o 7!b?. Maidens at the time of starling to be aliowedf lOlbs. Entrance 1J soys Seventh Race—s.3o p.m. HACK RACE, of 10 soys, catch weights ; once round the Couise. Winner to be sold for £20 surplus, if any, to go to Race Fund, P_.s iintries; 1 " soy; to be made immediately after the Railway i. Stakes. ' Eighth Bace-6 p m , - CONFLATION HANDICAP, of 20 soys ; once :f -roond the Course. Entrance, £1 Acceptance lsov ° All disputes, Clail-B, and o-jectio-s arising ont of "' the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or who ever they may appoint. Their decision upon all ~ points connected with the carrying out of the pro ) gramme shall be final. The rules of the Victorian Racing Club will ba strictly adhered to. ' .V _* )r Qualification Fee, 2 soys., except for Hack and ■v.- Ponyßaces. ' - Five per cent, will be deducted from all winnings. W. WaLTIBBSi 3v»„ "... • ... .;... ~;.-■:.„•-..' '■: ■ ' - :



pq Ef SPttIKG CrOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Ot all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES SEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANC_ 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. A T X I N S, With confidence invites attention to bis Large Stock of DRES3 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 TUSSOREB are ua 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 ot PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO 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, Quilts, 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 TAPEBTRY CARPETS to be C-_ab_d 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 Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN OEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKI NB, (Lat_c Hay and Honbyman). FOR SALE, four-roomed Cottage in Brighton Allotment, 40 x 200. Price, £150. —W Flood, Exchange p A V T' I O N. I hereby caution the public against giving any credit to Robert Irwin. Hawker, or his wife, who met with an accide-1 some time since; tbe said Robert Irwin having defrauded me of oasn ana goods to tha extent of £28, by f*,s __re G r"__? t'_|_j__j, Hobson-street, January 28,1875. "W~~ O" T I C E. Impounded in the Dedwood or Ponsonby Highway District, on the 14_i January, 1875, one B \ V Ma RE, star on forehead, little white on the off hind'leg. ' If not claimed before to-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock, She Will be BOld by public auction to pay expenses. - Dated January 28,1875. _• ' *< . -, . -Jamesmckibbin, 11 - .'--.-- Poundkeeper. >. EN 'CRES good Land for Sale, cheap, half mile from Flagstaff Hill;-^Oliver Mays. .;■■ ■'.-:.-.■.-..,' ■■ ■■■■;.-..■■■..■ '■ .■ ■ . y.y .. ,"■.".-.■:'.. ~- " OIVE ROOMS to Let,"neftraVi«to« JC .l»W_*rf, _f_*t_vilwfe,«-0-{«tM«tfli ' _ . - --"-'"."■- ': - v"' " , --' -';:':- '; ';■'..



gew is g Mace i>es. : I am now agent for all the old-established and best j Sewing Machines known, vis. : Singeis, _b> mus', | Howes, Hcwe"simproved,Wh eierandWison, / usaev and Pillings'improved "Little stranger" and "AV„nza.' ".. ! A lirge Stock to select from A printed guarantee * j ■ given with each machine, undertaking to keep it in I ' order for twelve months free of charge. Repairs pro- ! perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, 1 The Kiding Shop, Vulcan Lane. , y SACKS to be sold Cheap at Battye and Co 's Old Market, Queen-street. — { 8. Moss, Manager. . Oa FREEHOLD PROPERTY EOR SALE.—A snug Public-house, and adjoining properties. The above offers a capital opportunity .■* J for anyone wishing to settle down in comparative , independence. Price, £950, part of which can remain ' j on mortgage. None but principals need apply.— ddress, "S.P.A." Stab office. | . -'.' j A Gentleman of great experience in ?Z\i tho Timber Trade wishes an engagement as - Jf Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be seen by addressing " W."Of this paper. Q.REAT ATTRACTION! ' ELLERSLIE GARDENS ! j RETURN TICKETS REDUCED TO ".. j NINEPENCE! .., j A Urge number of entries for the different Races and Sports. j MUSIC AND DANCING ON THE PLATFORM". . | The Second Anniversary of the above Order in 1 Auckland, and farewell to Brother the Hon. S. D ", Hastings, P.R.W.G.T., will be celebrated by a Public '- j! Soiree, at the Choral Hall, on FRIDaY, January 29, - | Tea on the Table at 6 p.m. Tickets for Tea, Is 6d ■ J After Tea a Public Meeting will be held, to be j addressed by the Hon. S. D. Hastings, and several ,-• \.,, J friends of the Order. Musical selections will be i" 1 rendered during the evening. | Admission to the after meeting, to those who do j not hold tickets for Tea, Is each. --..'.'"• I LOST, on Wednesday, between the | Post Office and Parnell, an Illuminated Letter, ' ", j on yarchment, addressed to Lady Mai-tin.—The | finder-is requested to bring the letter to Mrs - | Cowie, Bishop's Court, Parnell. _ D~^R ALEX. YOU NG- j Having succeeded to the late Dr J. R Nicholson I sees Patients dally at his residence, Earangahape .11 Road, from 8 till 9/30 a.m., and at 9 pirn. 3 Dr . OUNG alto attends at Mr Watt's Dispensary, _ Symonds-street", every morning, at 9 30, and in , Onehunga, at Mr Gillman'-, on Tuesdays, Thursdays I and Saturdays, at 1.30 , V J AMUEL COCHRANE _s SJ3N will J sell To-morrow, immediately after the Fnrni- • /jl ture Sale, a Flagstaff, about 60 feet lon*. I! i the Pi-NTHiiO you can get j good 1 weed? Suit made to order and well '. _ shrunk, at _os—Ford, Potter.and Co., The Pantiie.n, 5 Queen-street. . * .." J A IJCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA J R A I L W A Y. , . I ■' m SPECIAL TIME TABLE. | ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY. j OnFRIDAY, 29th inst, the ordinary time-table will I be Suspended, and Trains will run as -under :— | LEAVE AUCKLAND _ | (Calling at intermediate Stations for Onehurg) at U 7.30, 8 20, 10.15, 11,20, fl2 15, 1.15, 2.15. S. ID, 4 15, 1 LEAVE ONEHUNGA ' I (Calling at intermediate Station* for Auckland) at J 8.30,9.30, 11.26, 12.20, 1,20, 2.20, 3,20, 4.20, 5.10, J The 9.30 train, from Onehunga, will convey the j Sunday-school teachers and pupils to the Domain, at ■'■'.'■ 1 Parnell. The 5.15 train from Auckland will leave" 1 Parnell taking those up for the return, at 5.30 p.m, j A Private Special Train for the Auckland Sunday I Schools will leave Auckland for R-mueraat 1..30 a.m,. 1 returning from Remuera at 6.16 p.m. I Fares- From any Station to Eliertlie Return Fares I 1 will be given at ordinary single rate. 1 Snnday-sehool fares from Onehunga to Parcell— 1 Adults, Is; Children, 6d. ,| With above exceptions the ordinary single and I return f^res will be payable. . 1 JAMES STEWART, 1 Acting General Manager,, , J . Auckland, January 27,1875. . '" ," ''' 1 "DOARD AND RESIDENC . pari I -*J tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon- " __ ard-House, Parnell; A comfortable home is offered m to pupils attending the pubiic schools in Auckland. B Satisfactory references. $M 0 A vT I ° N 1 A spurious Sauce PUT IN BOTLE BTAMPED I "LEA & PERBINS," with a Label similatim? that , '-J of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, bfing now J locally manufactured and sold in this market I Purchasers of Lea and Perrin's S.nee are hereby *f cautioned respecting same. . ' .'I ROBERTON * CO.. 1 Agents Lea and Perrin's. 1 fN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF | THOS. FISH, CHEMIST, AUCKLAND. | Creditors are requested to prove their Claims, same ' | as in Bankruptcy, on or before MOND *V, the let I February next, when a first and final Dividend will v j] For the Trustees. ".; || THOS. MACFFARLANE, Supreme Court, Auckland, "n , January 25,1875. , . fl MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, | EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, ETC. 1 Ex 'Dilharre-,' prom London. ' :1 R. ARTHUR, 1 T^ILL sell by auction, at his Mart, f ~„ , . Queen-street, oh Monday next, February 1, " -8 at 12 o clock noon, ex Dilharree, from London, !j 27 packages Earthenware and Glassware, A in dia , * mond, A alongside,; 25/3_—lo crates "White " _ „ ; Grantteware, assorted as follows:—Tea Pots, - J Sugars, Creams, - Bowls, London Teas, Irish 1 Teas, Plat Plates, Soup Plates, Dishes; Bakers, -I Bcollaps, Sauce Turreens, Boats, Pickles, Cover a .., I>i~_e_, JSwers and Baeitiß, Chambers, SoapJßo—...;■" J] and Slab, Punch Bowls, Jugs—in each crate. ."",.- j 2P/4--5 crates White Granite Flat: Plates, 5,6,7, and ]j 'Bin., 110 dozen in each crate | • Am diamond—'<■■■'-,'" ]■■■-■* ■?■':■ 'i-i';-...- a 43/49—7 casks Tumblers, moulded -: 2 60/51— 1 cases Tumblers, cut ..--.,.,., t | . i :-.■■ -. 52—1 case Tumblers, cut crystal 1 58/4—3 cases Wine Ohwses, JPort itai 1]