TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

. Y<p (From our own correspondent.) V^-\' This day. Gun Accident —The Alleged Hokianga Gold Discovery. Sergeant Cleary, shot on Saturday, is rapidly recovering. The story about gold discovery at the Bay of Islands is discredited here. It is said that some of the Hikutaia prospectors are now ■working at the Bay, and it is believed they are lomancing again. The Colonial Firing. Major Gordon and ten members of the armed constabulary have arrived for the colonial firing. The mantlets are nearly finished, and the mounds are being con structed. The range is a very unfavourable one for the Thames men, as its well sheltered, while tbe ranges on which our men practice are open to all weather. "Dead on" shots will stand a good chance for the belt. The Case of Measles- Yesterday the Mayor was waited on with reference to the case of measles by residents in the Taiarua Road, where the case occurred The parents of the child refused point blank to have the child removed. Dr Payne said ifc was slightly better. Nothing could be done, as no Act exists as to the powers of a local body either to enforce isolation. At the Police Court to-day William Keirns was fined 20s or 7 days imprisonment for profanity in the public street. The Moanatiri gold melted 440 ounces, w ith a loss of-1 per cent. The Queen of the Thames cut another reef to-day, evidently the main lode split into two, hence the unexpected small size of the lode first intersected. The Pumping Association have large pumps now fixed in the lower section of the shaft.

The Manukau cut good specimens to-day. The Whau has 320 ozs of amalgam on hand for 5£ days crushing.

ONEHUNGA.

(From our own Coi respondent.) This day. Sudden Death. Robert Espie, carpenter, died suddenly at 8 am. to-day in bis residence. As he has been under the care of Dr Zinzan for heart disease, there will be no inquest. The de ceased leaves a widow.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Melancholy Attempted Suicide- George Irvine, eldest son of the Rev. Darcy Irvine, head master of the Napier Grammar School, ineffectually cut his throat yesterday afternoon. The supposed cause is temporary insanity through over study. He was one of the under masters of the school, and studying hard for university honors to enter the Church. Hopes are entertained of his recovery. Great sympathy is felt for his family.

The Municipal election are now going on, and causes much excitement.

WELLINGTON.

(From ©ur own Correspondent.) This day.

Shipment of Wool- Three large vessels, the Jessie Readman, Eaurah. and Soukar, are now loading at the ■wharf for London, with. wool. ' The Soukar took her first instalment of cargo on Satur day.

Practice for the Regatta. The various boats ere >vs are going its for pleuty of practice for the anniversary regatta. The Tararu brought two new boats for the Star Club yesterday, made by Edwards, of Melbourne—a pair-oared stump outrigger, aud stump sculler's boat. They are imported expressly as practice boats. The Wellington Club also received a bat swing gig, 42 feet long, with sliding seats, built to order by Greenland, of Melbourne.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day.

The Suez Mail. The steamer Albion, with the Suez mail, arrived on Saturday morning, and sailed North in the afternoon. The northern portion of the mail was forwarded by the steamer Wellington, which lefb at 11 a.m.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent ) This day. A man named Murphy, aged 24, was killed at Alexandra by a fall from a horse. Railway Construction. The rolling stock and plant of the Bluff and Winton line has been sold to the New South Wales Government. Orders have been seat home,for a supply of rolling stock, narrow guage, including four engines of great power, in view of the heavy traffic •which the line, as the track on which our branches converge, will have to carry. The last work of. the Risreiton branch line will be completed in six weeks, when every effort to finish it will be made, expressly as the con veyance of timber is much needed. Report on Otago Mines- Mr Ulrick, Victorian Inspector of Mines, on a visit to the Bendigo and Carrick reefs, expressed a high opinion of the district, but considered that in many instances mining was entirely unwisely directed. He said the Cromwell Company's reef was as well de fined as any he has ever seen, and thinks it will be found at great depth.

Presbyterian Synod. At the Presbyterian Synod a resolution was carried, inviting the Established Church of Scotland, Free Church of Scotland, and United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, to send-deputies to the colonies. The Theological College Committee report stated that Professor Ramey and Dr Cairns had undertaken the selection of the Profes sorship of Theology. An endeavour was unsuccessfully made to re-open the whole queation, many members giving expression to the ©pinion that a suitable man might be obtained from amongat the clergy here. An amendment to that effect was moved, but not pressed.

Passengers per Wellington- • The following are the passengers per Wel lington, for Auckland : —Mrs Miller and five children, Mrs Clarke and two children, Mr and Mrs Clarkson and four children, Miss Goldie, Mesars Wolfe Isaacs, and Harris. The Otago Riflemen : Volunteers Tatting, Wells, Thomson, Sergeant Morris, Captain Goldie, Lieutenants Marshall, Christie, Blatch, Wilson, McKenzie, Sergeant Mc- Laren, Volunteer Richardson, and three in the steerage.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Nomination of the New Minister of ,_ Justice. Mr Bowen and Mr Beawick were nomi nated on Saturday, for Kaiapoi. Mr Bowen waa proposed by Mr C Kerr (Mayor), and Mr Beswtck by Mr Buab, auctioneer, a / j - Kangioraite. Both candidates addressed the I j electors at some lengch. Mr Bowen'a speech latl was a re P e*^i°n °* fli3 former speeches. Mr jjgFS Beawick, after complaining of a personal ff- matter between himself and the newspapers, . made his appeal on a local platform. The show of hands was in favour of Mr Beswick —forty-four to thirty., A poll waa de manded, kl is considered that Bow«n ia wv I tim to bo •lwkd,

Serious Coach Accident. A bad coach accident occurred at Timaru on Saturday evening. A horse got his leg over the trace, and the whole team bolted. The coach was at length caught by a iainp-post and upset, and the horses got away with the fore-carriage. Thirteen people were in the coach. All were bruised, but ho bones were broken. One horse broke his leg and had to be shot. No blame is attached to the driver. Dinner to a Scotch Colonial. The Scotch colonists here gave a farewell dinner on Saturday to W. Boag, a well known Scotch farmer, who returns to Scot land by the mail.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This -day. Marriage of Mr James Bros den. On the 2oth JS ovember Mr James Brogden, late of New Zealand, was married at Roweuny Abbey, touth Wales, to the daughter of Major Picton Beete.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held to-day. Present : Bis Worship the Mayor (in the chair). Councillors Hold ship, Bnchanan, Isaacs, Hurst, Daldy, Brett, and Macready. CORPORATION GAS WORKS. A letter from the Borough Council of Lyt teltoa was read promising to join the Auck land Council in creating Corporation gas works.

Mr. Isaacs said he had seen Mr. Moor house, the Mayoi of Wellington, and he thought he would aUo agree to the plan. Letters from. Dunsdin and Nelson were received, saying that those boroughs already possessed the powers aLuded to. INVESTING SURPLUS. A letter from Dr. Pullen contained a refusal of permission to the Council to invest surplus funds in bank deposits. PETITION. A petition from the leaseholders of the allotments of Market Square waa received, praying that for 90 days uredit should be granted id the collection of the rents. Messrs Williams and H. Ewen attended to explain the petition, but the Council thought the meaning of the application required no explanation. It was subsequently agreed to hear Mr Wil liams, and that gentleman spoke on the peti tion, asserting that the leases were bought on the understanding that no legal proceed ings should be taken to recover the rent within 90 days.

Several Councillors spoke on the matter, and at last it was agreed to pass no resolution on the matter, but to let it be understood that the Town Clerk wonld not press for the rents till the expiration of the 90 days. It was moved by the Mayor, and seconded by Councillor Hurst, "That the petition be received." APPLICATION. An application was read from Mr. Abel Fletcher for a license for two night-carts, as he had taken an allotment for the purpose of discharging refuse, on the understanding that the license would be given. The Town Clerk stated that the Nuisance Committee had recommended that the license be refused.

Councillor Isaacs would like to know why the committee had come to that conclusion ?

Councillor Hmst said he did Dot see what waa the use of the committee if these recom mendations were not to be attended to.

After some discussion. Councillor Daldy proposed, aud Councillor Isaacs seconded, pro forma, "That bo license be granted to Mr. Fletcher." The motion was carried by a Majority of against two. surveyor's report. This alluded to severail mprovements in the drainage of the city. It stated that the levels of Hobson and .Nelson-streets were being formed, and that gnod work was going on m draining, channelling, cutting docks, &c. The repoit was adopted. FINANCE. General accounts were passed to the amount of £518 14s Id, leaving a balance of £111 9s lid in the Bank. City endowment accounts to the extent of £298 2s 9d were ordered to be paid, bearing balance of £4,684 9s 3d. The balance of the Special Rate account was stated to be £793 b's. Water works account: Dr. balance, £3,528 5s 3d. ADVERTISING. On the motion of Councillor Hurst, seconded by Councillor Isaacs, it was resolved that the Evening Star should be the paper to publish the advertisements of the Council during the next three months . [Left sitting.]

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Monday January 18.

MORNINa SESSION. The Conference opened at 11 a.m., with the usual devotional exercises, the Revs. W. Kirk and W. J. Watkin engaging in prayer. The proceedings of the preceding session were read and confirmed. In reply to the enquiry " W hat ministers died during the year ?' the death of the Rev. George Buttle was an nounced. An obituary notice of Mr Buttle was read by the secretary, fumishiug an account of the devoted life and estimable character of that deceased minister, which was unanimously adopted by the conferences, and ordered to be inserted in the minutes. Testimony was borne to Mr Buttles devout character, great labour, arid personal worth, by the ex-President and the President, who spoke from long personal acquaintance with him. The Rev. H. H. Lawry also spoke of Mr Bnttle's personal influence for good upon those most acquainted with him. '\ hi remainder of the session was occupied with the reading of the conference pastoral address, upon which an interesting ,dis cus -Bion took place.

ACCLIM ATIZATION SOCIETY. —This Day.

A meeting of the Acclimatisation Society was held this afternoon. Present —Mesars. Firth (chairman), Burt, Swanson, Earl, Campbell, and Williamson. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and discussed, the subject of starlings was dis cussed, when the secretary informed the meeting that Mr Stickley, Father Macdonald, and other gentlemen had offered to assist the Society, in having all the birds caught on the premises under their charge, but hitherto they had not met with much success. Mr Swanson thought that the Act was illegal, and that the boys were amenable to the law. The subject then dropped. The secretary then informed the Society that the Superintendent and Execu tive had fallen in with the views of tbe Society, and that his Excellency the Gov ernor had become a life member, and ex pressed his sympathy with the objects of the society, and that all licenses except one, had been cancelled agreeable to previous motion. The subject of fish was then discussed, and was proceeding «b we went to press.

MHS EVENING hfAK MfOyDAY, JANUABY 18, 1875.



CLASSIFICATION OF IMMIGRANTS U PER DILHARREE.



The following is a classification of immigrants per plasterer, 1; tmenumerated, 14. «,„.„„,, 2- Single Women,—General R--rits, 31, nurses, 2, cooks*2 ; housemaids, 3j l-c\ :r.= -1. 1 machinist, 1 ;AppUcStoM r V engage any oi_ the auove must be mud* to too BkßHltmMitr, Mr Brophy,



ADDITIONAL ENGLISH NEWS. [EX SUEZ MAIL.] THE COLLISION BETWEEN KINGS BRIDGE AND dNDAHAR. A FOUNDLING IN A BASKET. (from otjr dusedtn correspondent.) The ship India, from London, has got 21 passengers for Auckland. Among them are Mr and Mrs Leslie, and Mr Don. The inquiry into the collision between the Australian liners, Candahar and Kinssbridge, off the Lizard, on October 14th, has been held, and the Court decided that the Can dabar was to blame for not keeping a proper look-out. The mate's certificate was sus pended for twelve months. The Wesleyans are making rapid strides in Ireland. The foundation of a new church was laid at Lisbon onls'ovember 12, and two manses are to be erected on ground adjoining. A basket was deposited at the Clapham station under address to the stationmaster. When opened it waa found to contain a living child and £800. At Villarsen Azars, France, a woodman encountered a huge wolf and killed it with a pitchfork. The directors of the National Life Boat Association send two new life boats to the port of Napier. John Anderson has been sentenced to death in connection with the Satsurna mutiny. Ininoigration to New Zealand continues at the rate of 4,000 per month. The only Jewel er that can sell you a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, for £3 10s, is F. H. Lemisson, Watch Maker, Queen-sweet, Auckland, opposite the Unionßa:ik.—(Advt.) We observe that Garrett Brothers, of "Wakefiekl street, are sacrificing the remainder of their stock of boots and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious building.—[Advt.] To the Ladies of Auckland. —I have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyphrcnes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Ringlet Hair, and shall bo happy to execute orders on the shortest notice.— Francis J. Shoktt, City Hair Cutting Booms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. COFFBB !—Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior (offee deserves preference t> ai,d Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Mote the brand, bold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province —Advt rjTEACHER WANTED AT TAPtJ. In consequence of Mr Magee having gone to Mangawal, a TEACHER is still required at Eastings, Applications, with testimonials, to be sent to the Secretary of Hastings School Committee, on or before the 28th instant. ANTED, an Errand Boy.— Apply Stephens and Carter, Bootmakers, 136, Queen-street. WANTED immediately, in a small family, a thorough Strvant—Apply for address " E," office of this pip>>r WANT hD, a strong active >- oy for a Shop.—-Apply to T. and H. Cooke, 148, Queen-street. Wr ANTED to Sell cheap, a first-class Pleasure Boat, 20 feet long.—Apply to R. De Thierry, High-street. ANTE*', a good Man Cook for an Hotel in the country.—Apply to Royal Mail Hotel between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock. ANT&D, a Servant Girl about 17 years of age.—Apply to H. P. Hayden, Wakefield-street. WA;vTED, a Good Bootmaker; the best wages given. None but a steady hand need apply.—C. Lucas, Onehunga. WANTKD, that young gentleman I met last Tuesday night, at Newton, to call at Mrs Horn's Registry Office, "Wakefield-street. AJST&D, a Boy about 15 years of age to learn the Harness-making trade.— Apply to M. S. Harney, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Machinist.—Apply to W. Parker, London Boot Factory, Wakefield street. WANTBD, a middle-aged Woman fo- a Nurse.—Apply to Mr Corcoran, Grey hound Hotel, Queen-striset. fc& A^TED, a General >ervant — f * Apply Mrs Watts, Chemist, Upper Symonds street. AI^TED to 1 ET, Albert Villa, containing six rooms, in Albert-street. — Apply on the premises to A. Mackie. W*NTrti.r, a General Servant; must be a good Laundress, and able to do plain cooking—Apply to Mrs Chan bers, Ca.lton Gore Road. TU Shingle ■ plitters.—Wanted, two good Bands ; no others need appiy to J W. Waller. Timbtr Me-chant, ("ngtom-house ctret-t. WA \ T KD. a strong Girl as Gene ral Feivant; required to milk and make butter.— 4pply to Mrs Ree«, N«rth Head. ANTED, a smart Lad—Apply to G. W. Hard =Jlck, Gr- cer, Shoiiland Crescent ANTED, a Solicitor's Clerk — Applr to B'x 176, Post-office. WaNiED, a good General Servant for the North Shore —Apply at Dader'a Store WANTED, a respectable young Man, to diive a Baker's Cart. —Apply .New ton Bakeiy TJANTED to RENT, a small »V furnished Cottage, or purchase a small Cottage of furniture.—Address ABO., office of this paper WANTEt>, a Man and Boy that can milk.—Apply at the Foresters' Arms Hotel. • WANTED, a General Servant.— Enquire at Mrs Atkinson's, next Gas Works, Nelson-street. _^_ WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress — Apply with references, to Mrs J. Stuart Beid, Part ell ■ \a, ANTED, a Smith. — Apply to V? Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage ane Wheel Factory. WANTfD, Bottles of every des cription. Highest price given at Ballin Brcther'g Factory. WAUTKD, 6UO tons ot old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagginf?, Kope, and Kaga ; also, Bottles, Cast-off ' lothing,, &c, at BA.TTYB * CO.'S London Marine Btoro, Old Market. Qne^B-atTeet. Auckland —8. Moss, Manager ANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOW IN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices—Address Star Oflica. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr K. Wayte's. in Heafleld View ; also, a six-roomea Honse in Franklin Road — Apply Mr Jackman. Nelson-street ANTED KNOWJN, that Edgar and Co's Ojinß and Cleaning Fstablish ment h<w b»en REMOVED from Bhortland-atreet to Welteeluy-street East, opposite the. Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesleystreet Kast, opposite Golden_ Crown Brewery WANTED KNOWN, that Mr W p Ji>VKShas K.EMOVBD hs pl»ce of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W. F.J's customers will receive lha usnal prompt attention to their commands, and thrse who hava not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience to the pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland nlaces him in a position to anticipate every want. A. lares stock of fianos and Harmoniums and I* ew *rn«i<- is always In stock, at the most reasonable Jffi.. Sr«Btt».Mwif-W. V JOHlfc.Ptawlgrt.



WANTED, Everybody to know thatW. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A ceitain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. AJN T BI) to .-ELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, PlouKbs, &c. KB- Highest price given for all kinds of old Motal.— ALFRED SfiIART, next to Blue Post Victoria-street. \&f AIV X& L> lU* U W Jfr, that D w V Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber sad other Building materials, including Sashes, Xsoors, Mouldings, Broad Timber House Blocks Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&e., at the lowest market price, at his > ard , Custom-house rtreet. \\? AKT ii D KJNU W£ : YY IHAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GAS S1 ITTER 3, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced _uaines3 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 epaired. fflrat-class work guaranteed WANTED, a useful Lad.—Apply »t once Grafton Road Store %%J ANTEI>, Tailors, 5 coat and 4 small W job-makers.—Apply to Mittons, Col lins-street,' Melbourne. Log., Is. 3d. per hoar. Passage paid on arrival. ANTED to LtT or ©I'LL, the Comfortable Family * evidence, with gardens, &C , in Onehupga. occupied by Captain Sjmunds — Apply to Mr Tonks, - uutioneer. WAITED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), as the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime Sand, Shells, Tiles, Irou-V-irk Shafts, Bpokes, anl Red-Rum Foiloftn. *c *c.. nlwavs on han.i A large sup pi j of the best yewcastleCoke nowon hand A JS T E D X JN U W- IN, THAT K. D. SY_ B 8 ffa,H just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver W»t.lies, Gold Alberts and (.hains (Ecgltsh), Hall marked, Gold L<xket.s, niuia Cbains and Alb.rts >ickel S.iver Chains and spoons Opera Gles-es, Platedware, American ana Vinnna Clocks Trie cluapest place in Auckland. Vote the address :- X D Sykeß, Upper Queen-stree',, l*te president of the Manchester Watcbnvikers Association. Watches repaired and guaraniee.i free of sc nd charge for 12 months. WorkiDg men s WatC' es. ' . Ta/ ANTED KJN «> W>, that the W PaKiHEON is an Ind»strial Eshibibion, and shows what cun be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to mcasu c ar.d well shrunk ai a le s s price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— Kord. Potter and Co, The Pai.tteon, Queen-street WAiNi1 D KNuWJN, that i-ord, Potter * Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City R4l, Qunen-soeet. \*. AJNTED KNOWJN, that a W terrible slaughter is now beiDg perpetrated n Wakefield-jtreet in the (•hape of cutting down the prices of BootH a&d Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,— Gamtt. Brothers, Dublin House, Wake tield-street WANTED K. OWN, we have for sale, a nhi l .ment of Ha icotßeana (47 sacks) a splendid sample ; wholesale or retail, in quantities to suit pun hißcrs.- K. Hewin »ud Brother, Proviiiion Merchants, corner of Quw n and Wellesley-streets. \W, AJNfKD KNuWN, that The VV Pantheon Is the only Uou se in Auckland whore you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 16s : Trousers and Vestß, from 25a : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; oalatea and -ac Coats, from 20s ; Hiding Habits, from 60s ; B-ys Suits of ■ oloDial Tweeds and warranted a good article, 4ts.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. Queec-street. ! ANThD, the public to call and examine our spt cial lines in HaTm. Men's Alpines, from 3< Cd ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's pn 11 Wire brim, Is 6d. a. large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukws, Oxfords, Knowsley, h»rll«* Prince, Baion, Livingstono, t^utz, *c, &c —JTord, Potter, and Co., )he Pantheon, Queen treßt is/ aJn'lE'^, to call special attention • V to our 163 Trous<jr» to order, made from ail wool Tweeds and thoroughly wtll snrunk.-Iford, 'otter <% Co, The Pantheon t^uecD Btraet. T>AY OF ISLANLS COAL COMPANY, (LIMITED). PBICES AT TBE LOADiyG GHODND, KAWAKAWA : COAL Twelve Shillings per ton f,o.b SLACK .. .. S.ven Shillings per ton f.o.b By order. J. A. GILFILUN, Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 11th January, 1875. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. RECLAMATION WEST OF QUEEN STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1575. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at noon, for Reclaiming a Portion of the Foreshore West of Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Reclamation." WILLIA.M C. DALDY, Chairman. ]tf"EW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. TO BUILDERS. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, January 15, 1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of MONDAY, the Ist day of March, 1875, for the Erection and Completion of a New Provincial Hos pital. Persons desirous of tendering for the a"bove-men tioned Building, may inspect the Drawings and Speci fications at the office of Mr P. Herepath, Architect, Queen-street, where particular information may be obtained, on and after Monday, the 18th instant.. The Tenders to be sealed and endorsed " Tender for New Provincial Hospital." J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent, Chairman of Building Commissioners. A TJCKLAND& NOETH SHORE /V STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company, Vaile's Build ings, on MONDAY, February 1,1875, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet, election of two Directors, Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before the ineet e H. W. HEATH, Manager. O E wTN~G MAOU IJN JBSti. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz. : Singes, Th. m*s', Bowes, Howesimproved, Wh eler»nd Wison, rvussey and Pilllngs' improved "Little Stranger" and "W»nza.' A Urge Stock to select from. A printed guarantee given wth eich machine, undertaking to keep It in order for twelve mouths fre« of charge. Repairs pro- Derly done. Needles, oil, ana extrtw. P y GKO. W. HriSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. ji O L E T. The Bbop, No 188, Qceen-weet. Hm a depth of 80 feet upon first Md »«vond floor.— Apply t® 3. * X. MMX».



pKENCE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manajter J. R DaUas Stage Manager H. V. Stone * last Five Nights of the Engagement of AMY STONE. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, Jan. 18, Last Ptrfurman* c of the . SEA OF ICE ! SEA OF ICE ! SEA OF ICE ! To conclude with the Laughabl" Farce of] KISS US' THE DARK. To-morrow (Tuesday) KveDing, tbe Builesque of PO OA-HOJN-TAS. m~ Look cut for the WONDERFUL GIRABDS ! Pricss of Admission -.—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2a 6d : Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's. T) EV. CHARLES C LJA RK. Mr R. 8. Smythe is instructed to announce that the Key, CHAhLES CLa.HK, the Celebrated Lec turer and Elucutioi.ist, will give his popular Lecture .Entertainment, "CFIARLES DICKENS," In the Choral Hall, on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20. Front seats and amphitheatre, 2s 6d; gallery, la. Tickeis at Upton's. Commence at 8 ; carriages at 10, ]" OENE-STEEET HALL. j WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 20. AN ENTERTAINMENT Wiil be siven by the LEADING AMATiiUKS OF AUCKLAND. Under the DistinguHied and id, the Presence of ths fresuiicg Officers, P**_t Officers ,aud B others of the Fountain Friendship L<idge no 3920, 1.0.0 P., M.U., A.D. : also, Officers and .Members of the Auckland F*e Brigade, for the Benefit of Mks. Noybr. programme. Pakt I. Song, " Death of Nelson " .. Mr 0. Harding Song, (Comic), " Tem,.eTance Band" MrW. Doran Song and Dance, " Dimple on l^erCbin" Mr E O'fJare Song an! Chorus .. .. Master Hill Hong, "I Kemtmberthe House Iwasborn" MrG. Reed Song ard Dance, " Little -.-,.. Butterfly" Master D. Bertie SILVER Belt Jia .. .. Mn K. Claib, To be followed by the Laughable Sketch, entitled, THE NEW PR IMA DO.NNA. Opera Manager Mr A. Smith Prima Doina .. .. .. Gentleman mateur Sekvant (with 8oDg) .. .. Mk P. Doran Pakt 11. Comic Recitation .. .. Mr A. Smith Song, " Hapjiy Moments" .. Mr v>. Heed Song and Dance, " Little Jiui)ch of Roses'' .. .. Master Fred Kice Song, " Knglirh Kmigrant" .. Mr W. Jackson »onsc, (Comic), " Fie for Shame" Mr H. Davey Son*!, " Solder's Fortune " .. Mr C. Hardirg Song »nd Da- c», " ihe One I Dearly Love" Mr E. O'Hare To conclude with the Ethiopian Sketch, entitled, THAT RASCAL PADDY. Mr Brown (with Banjo Polo) .. Gentleman Amateur KifeCAL fAUDY MR P. DO. AN. N.B —Members of Societies will please attend in Rog-ilia. Members of > ther Benefit Societies are invitad to attend. Prices of Admission :—Front Sf ats, 3s ; Second Seats 2s Tickets to be had of any Member of the Fountain Friendship Lodge. P. Df'R^N, Manager. "VV. MAHOJSEY, Secretary. yiSSIONAEY LECI TJKiiS. A Lecture on Samoa and proposed new mission to New Britain, New Guinea, and adjacent inlands, will bo delivered in Pitt-street Church on TUESDAY (To morrow) EVENING, January 19th, at 7.30 p.m., by the Key. George Brown, of Samoa. The sul-icct will embrace a sketch of Samoa; its climate, soil, inhabitants, &c, together with an out line of a scheme for the Evangelization of the Groups above mentioned. ADMISSION FEEE. A~RT UNION of Wool Flowers at E Henry's Fancy Bazaar, Shortland-street, Postponed until MONDAY, Ist February. Subscribers wanted. Tickets 2s Gd each. AUCKLAJN D ART UNION. Oil Paintings, S'ater Colour Drawings of New Zealand scenery, Oleographs, Chromo-Lithographs, Engravings, &c. All in elegant frames. Tickets, 20s each. The Drawing will take place at 4 o.m. on THUBSDAY, January 28th. __ WA YTE. A Gentleman of great experience in the Timber Trade wisheß an engagement as Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be seen by addressing " W."ol this paper. Oi) RKWARD.—Lost on Friday OW w afternoon, between Eden Crescent and the Venetian Blind Factory, a Ladies' Gold Watoh and Chain. —Anybody returning the same to the office of this paper will receive the above reward. O.aRD AND RtXli-ENCE for a Lady and Gentleman, within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. No other boarders—Apply Stab Office. _ HE Rev. W. Moeley will preach 1 TO-Nl HU in the Parnell Wesleyan Chapel at talf-passt seveo oVloclr A" UPLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade for this month will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30, in the Drill-shed. . Uniform—Undress, with arms and accoutrements. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. jK, J. JbL. BEALE, Professor of Music, begs respectfully to intimate that he will Pesume hU duties on Wednesday, Jan 20. Lessons . n the Pianoforte, Violin, and Singing - Grafton R>_vl, xoSTP U X S E Would the gentleman who advertised in Evening Stab of 18th December, as having Found a Purse, containing money and papers, kindly leave his address a'fc this office. m.HISTLE II O T E L. P DARBY, Wholesale aud Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET, iI.CKLAND, Bers leave to return many thanbs to th* public, for the very liberal support accoroed him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old Hou*e which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or countiy. with ihe CHOICEST BEJ.EOTION WINES A^°D SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, <-ord ns Hherry Ch-irnpagne— Cliquot'a Onampagne—Perrier, Joneti Ci mpa.ne— Mosuila. pin.s and quarts Claret Chateau, Larose ularet-iafitte Clarrt—l enville Ciar. t—S*t Julian's K«al'>lrt Jamaica Rum HenEea»y'» Three Stai Brandy ■ And othir choice brands. ASSORTED CAST'S MaDE UP TO OKD*R DIFI-JB.RENT oiiANDS. Bass's English ale on draught. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : STRICTLY CASH. Spirits Orerproefrthe swno as from onde 8 tore,



JTEW SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT or. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRES3 MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOBED SILKS NEW FAKCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to bis large Stock of DRES3 MATERIALS for tho SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness oannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPAN KSE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSoRiIS are ub usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have besn universally admired by all who have seen them. The BL*CK SILKS are the same numbers arid qualitie* as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK. 07 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, Qulltf, 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 TAPESTKY CARPETS to be cleared opt at COST PRICK. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and' Boys' Bnits, Coats (aU styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vasts (both Auckland made and imported), and tho Prices the lowest in . Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (La.ts Hat and Honbyman).



T> OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY. % ALMANACS, (Book and Sheet), for the yew ■:?| 1*75. can now be had en application at the company a "^■h* Book contains the New Zealand <^oms Tar.ff, Stamp Duties, Rates of P sfc ge, and other useful Statistics Tables, and information. Influential Sub-Agents are required for tha suburoa nod out-dislricta of this province. Application to be made by letter, addressed to GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office: Hob3on'a Buildings, Shortland-«treet, .. ,___ Auckland, January 1, 1875 QLAUGHTER - BOUSE NUISANCE. '^ A Public Meeting of the rt Nrwmartet and neighbourhood will be held this MONDAY) e\en- Jn*. at 8 o'clock, in the Presbyterian .School room. m O BE SOLD AT COST PRICE! A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF 16-carat Gold Collar Studs 15-carat Gold Links 15-cirat Solitaires i 16-carat Half-suites ""■ I l] 15-carat Suites, in Morocco cases. I WHITE SHIRTS, linen wrists and fronts, I 3s 9d to 10s I INDIAN GAUSE SHIRTS, &C. I J. M. McLACHLAN, I 218, QUEEN-STREET, I One door from Wellesley-street, . 1 PONSONBY Seminary for Young >|;1 Ladies, conducted by Mrs Hammond, the Pupils _; j! will re-assemble to-day. S RS. WOOLLJiY will resume her professional engagements on MONDAY, 25th. " / ~.< January, 1875. Karangahape Road, near Medical ..;;,;.; Hall. . _ . ;.'■ ■ Sgi TIE PINES, EPS 6 M. _^^_—— . i ■ HI MRS RACKSTRAW'S (late Mrs Morressej'a) &H Pupils wiU Re-assemble on MONDAY, 25th mst. Hours of attendance, from half-past 9 a.m. fall 2 p.m. '; AUCKLAND COLLEGE, ; YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL. The Pupils are requested to Be-assemble on MOK- • ga| DAY, the 25th instant. Terms (payable in advance)— English, one guinea | per quarter ; French, Music, and Singing, extra. Vacancies for three Young Lady Boarde s. . WM. TAYLOR, Principal. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. The Boarders ana Pupils are repueeted to Ke assemble on MONDAY, the 25th instant. W. TAYLOR, Principal. rpHE UNDERSIGNED ' HAVE ON SAL K PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and botle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled ana in butts, hhds, qr c»s»s, and octaves . BRANDY—Hennessy's and kartells, in wood and v^ W I Ri TM— 30 o p., in hhds and qr.-ca«ks ; ,- WH ■ SKY - ■ Dunville's, Gseenless and Coivilles, Jameson's lslay, in bulk, aud L-unville'a and - Stewarts in cases ll|| OLD TOM—Browning's in bu)k Boi-rd's, Booths, Burnetts, and Bernard?,in case . .5 SCHNAJrPa—Adolphe Wolfe and Cos, quarts »nd GEN &V A—Anchor.'Nectar de Princes, and Exhibition brands GINGJSR WINE, in qr-ca»ks £ OuaßjST—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, PtJnhen, *c. MARASCBINo—Noyeau. Curasps, and Sats panlla BlTTEßS—Selner's, Angostura, Orange, and i ompcrr anzen ' ■ - OB AMPAGNE-Cliquot's, Perrier, Jouefs Moets, Coilln's Moselle quarts and pints Lindemans Cawarra tfock and: Claret, Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WIJSE (Mnßcatelle> - BOTTLED ALE—Bass's Deveniish, Tennets and ALE IN*** BULK—Bass's No 3, Bas3's Pale and Marrian's Pale, in barrels .; BOTTLED STOUT— Machen's, By ass s, Bloods ana Guinness's LIME JUICE CORDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIE , compiising B^lmont -te^rine, Ozo kerit Fields and Parafln CandUs, ciu'htd #s I oaf Sugar, Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Bine, • i - Sardines. *c, TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS : . i VINEGAR-Champion's No 24, in bulk and ca»e CIGARa—Ne2 K.S., in 500 boxts. La C«t bas, Al beurne, Aquila de Oro, ar d Alonzo Carecbe TOBACCO —Ragland Twist, Henctrich Jr.urtson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bjc cle, *c. PAINTS— Catsou's Auticorrosion, »na red stone color genuine ground, and Aoslard 2, V^hite , : Lead, Red Lead, Whiie Zinc, Mid brunswici Green, and Veil w Psints Patent Driers OILS—Kaw aiid Boiled Linsted and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLB and HO'SW VARSTSHE'— Oak Varnith in cases containing 16 l-gallon tins '.f,: CORDAGE- Europe, Manilla, aiid Bolt Jttupe, Spun yarn, and Hambniline ■ • ;g All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks.LScrim Muntz Meti.l, 16 to 220z Composition Nails for ditto Hoop Iron, Jin, 18 W G. Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron.- BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. "W" O T ICE. VICTORIA. HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. sTIfILD, Formerly Manager of the Criterion Hotel, Mcl- , bourne, Otsga, Club, Duneoin, and Masonic Hotel, Tauranga, Begs to inform his friends and the publtc that he has , taken the above WELL-KNOWN FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL And hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of their patronage. . A TABLt D'HOTE daily at 1 p.m. Pnite of Rooms for Families, aud rtample Rooms for Commercial travellers. Bath Rooms! Billiard Rooms 1 loi on parle francais A Mtfht Porter in attendance. % TUESDAY, KOON. HANDSOME SUPEKIOR PIANOFOETE, * PIER GLASS, ENGRAVIJNGS, ORNAMEATS, '^ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 4o^<o HEPBtTEN-STREET. y* R. A X T H U R HAS been favoured wiifcinstructions from Mbb Siglet, whiofik leaving the colony, to sell by action, at her residence, Hepburn-street, on ,-, Tuesday next, the 19tti "instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HER SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD TURN ITURB AND EFFECTS, consisting of Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, &c. A very Superior Handsome Walnut Piano forte, hy "William Eaveslaff*" Large Pier Glaßß, gilt frame; Ornaments, Vases, MctUed Kauri Cheffonnier, Loo Table, Side .Table, Handsome Inlaid' Work Table, Carpet, Rugs, Wool Mats, 6 Walltut Cbairs, green datuaek; Fender, Irons, Superior Engravings, "WotmiUd Hound," "Kentish Farmyard," '*Sympathy,' "English Game Keeper," ."P'ay Ground;" Lamps, Plate Cruet, Egg Stand, Glass and China, .- 3-Earthenware, Curta'ns, Blinds, Oilcloth, Mats, , * ■ Matting, Chairs, Couch,.lron and Wood Baa- ■ steads, Mattrasses, Mottled Knurl Chest of ; -. D rawers, a very Superior Rimu Washstond, Toilet Table, Glasses, Ware, Cane and other Chairs, Kitchen Utensils, and Furniture^ Meat Safe, Colonial Oven, &c, &o. A " Dean and Adams' "- RevoSyer, Case, &o. Oft Vi«W on U» M«f|Uiie of i»l»4