uoriey.Ao ,;:.,,: ai Chase, A.C...... 21 Coleman, Waikato 21 "Hurray, A.C 21 v^-^enouf, Naoier ....: 21 / 21 y' Tartelli, Marlborougli 20 % \eut. Soper, Taiu-anga 20 /A Ward, ■Westland ..: 20 £.!% i&^is, Thames , :...... 20 * ~~ Rountee, Wellington 20 Leigh, Mickland 20 Fenton, Thames 19 McKee, Thames , 10 • Nelson, Thames 19 iy[aaßhall, Dunedin 18 Morris, Oamaru 18 Day, Thames 18 Burns, Nelson is 1 McLaren, Dtmedin 18 ' Curtis, Taranaki 17 Blatch, Dunedin 17 Heaphy, Westland 16 Tomlinson, Nelson 15 McKenzie, Dwnedin 15 Campbell, Thames 15 Byan, A.C • 14 Grundy, Thames 13 Clark, Thames 8 At the 400 yards range range, Anckland and Dunedin made a splendid start, Parting ton and Wilson making five bulls eyes in succession. At the sixth shot Partington made an outer, while his companion scored a centre. Partingtons last was a centre close to the bulls eye, while Wilson put on another plumper and retired with a grand score of 27 out of a possible 28. He there fore takes the range prize. Skinner has also commenced well, having made four bull's-eyes, two centres, and an outer, his fifth shot being very high up, • owing to a strong puff just as he was firing. Skinner is very steady, and stands a good chance of carrying off one of the prizes at this range ; in fact, three out of the four Auck land men are all in the running. The Thames men, so far, except McLeod and Murray, are simply no-where. Hoskins, the ex-Champion, scored only 20. He is expected to pall up at the last range. The three last on the list are all Thames men Hamlin, the Champion, is shooting very well. He made two bull's eyes and five centres, four of which were within an inch of the bull's eye. Richardson,, Christie, and Wilson, from Otago, are shooting remarkably well. I expect to see each take a prize in this match. 500-YARDS RANGE. 2 .p.m. The shootiDg at the last range (500 yards) was not so good, which is accounted for by the ohange of ammunition. Leigh, however, made some fine shooting—four bull's-eyes in succession and three centres. Some of the Thames men pulled up at this range. Wilson and Gallagher are at present leading, with 46 each; Skinner and Leigh of Anckland, 44 ; Christie and Blythe, "of Otago, 44; Partington, 42; Hamlin, also 42. He made four outers at the last range. He says the powder is not strong enough. Christie and Hoskins were both high up at the last range till the last shot, when they fired after each other, and both missed the target. • Unless there is a great falling off at the next range Auckland and Dunedia will carry off most of the prizes in this match. There are large numbers of visitors on the ground now. Leigh, .of Auckland, won the 500 yards range prize with a score of 25 The following are the scores at the 500 yard range :—Richardson, 16 ; Clark, 20 ; McKenzie, 19; Sykes, 17; Elder, 20; Brown, 13; Gascoigne, 17 ; Fenton, 19; Gallaugher, 21; Skinner, 20; Curtis, 15; Xingswell, 19; Martdli, 17 ; Grant, 23; Cbase, 18 ; McLean, 20; McLaren, 11; Blatch, 22; Gundy, 14 ; Munay, AC.,9; Munyard, 19 ; Renouf, 19 ; .Stonebridge, 18; Mollbride, 16; Burns, 6; Morley, 21 ; Wilson, 19; Ryan, 18 ; Campbell, 18 ; Christie, 19; Hoskins, 18; Day, 15; Soper, 21 ; Hay, 17; Robinson, 12; GWman, 20 ; Tomlinson, 19 ; Fair brother, 14 ; Dundas, 16; Sutton, 20; Gordon, 19; Armstrong, 17 ; Marshall, 12; McKee, 10; Blythe, 23 : Partington, 17 ; Morris, 16 ; Bassett, 19; Hamlin, 19 ; Roun tree, 13 ; Purnell, 17 ; Campbell, 12; Gil bert, 22; Murray, 20; Chalklin, 11; Nelson, 18 ; Goldie, 20?; Leigh, 25 ; Heaphey 18; Johnstone. 18 ; Fox, 19 ; Greer, 5 ; Black, 15 ; McLoed, 16 ; and Thompson, 14.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

Per Press Telegram Company. This day. \ Bank of New Zealand. A branch of the Bank of iS ew Zealand will be opened here shortly. Temporary pre mises have been engaged adjoining Mr Hill's store. • The Defence Minister is to arrive here to-morrow. Tangi over Princess Sophia. The Tangi over Sophia, the Kind's sister, has been excruciating. The natives em ployed by the settlers in the district harvest ing, all suddenly left to attend, causing great inconvenience.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. -Patrick Gibbons has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment as a drunkard under the Vagrant Act. The Superintendent leaves by to-night's steamer.

MAKETU.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Threatened intertribal War. Reinforcements on both sides are still dropping in. A Government telegram cau tioning the Ngatiwakaue to desist, is treated with contempt. The Tapuika are ready at a moment's notice. Natives holding office under the Government are mentioned as the ringleaders There is great bouncing. Query, how will it end ?

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

"(From our Own Correspondent) This day. The Murder Case. Holmes, farmer, of the North-east Valley, Who was so brutally stabbed by. his man ser vant Walter's, died on Sunday night. Wal ter's was charged at the Resident Magistrate's Court with murder, and remanded, pending the Coroner's inquest The American Transit of Venusi Expedi tion is ordered home via San Francisco. The Members visit the provinces'en route. Profitable Railway Contract. Daring the course of the trial—lrvine v. Morrison—in the Supreme Court yesterday, it transpired, that Irvine and Morrison were the successful contractors for the Round Hill Tunnel, on .the Tokomairiro and luapeka Railway, for £19,870, and a few days after *ha acceptance of the tender sub-let the entire works for £15 274, besides a profit of twenty per cent, on the extras. • Case of Manslaughter. At the inquest to-day on he body of the Woman Ryder, wiho was thrown down a bank by a man, a verdict of manslaughter against some person unknown was returned. _~ The s.s. Taranaki. The Taranaki sailed yesterday afternoon Passenger for Auckland, Master Hughes.

WELLINGTON.

Nj m ■ - \ ■^\ a 2l&\ /m our own correspondent.) _} This day. Gold Export. -<*' Auckland exported daring the December pMter £76,830 worth of gold; Nelson, Westport, and Grey mouthy £87,022; Grey month and Hokitika, £61,260 ; Dunedin,

Invercargill, and Riverton* £12£,1J®. The total amount exported from New Zealand to the 31st December. 1874, was »B follows :— Auckland, £3,305,478 worth; Greymouth district, £5,520,692: Westland, £7,459,068; Otago, £13 114,634. Captain Fergusson. It is repoited that Ihe people of Manawatn are likely-to tequtst Captain FTyUKSon, late aide-de-camp of Sir James Fergusson, and now settled in Manawatu, to contest the representation of the district with Mr Walter Johnston, who is said to be less popular tban is commonly supposed. The Eegatta. About a thousand people attended the regatta on Anniversary Day, besides a large number at the continuation of the Caledonian Games The Times says a WeUington telegram published in A nck'and states that his Ex cellency had " declined an invitation to a dinner by old colonists.'"—This is not correct. His Excellency received the deputation that waited upon him with the greatest courtesy and accepted the invitation given. It was found however thatiis Excellency had pre viously accepted another engagement for the same exening which could not be postponed, and hence his Excellency was unable to dine with the old Colonists on Anniversary Day. Bank Presentation. Tqe officials of the Wellington branches of the Bank of Australasia contemplate pre senting Mr Buchanan, late manager, with a handsome claret jug and silver biscuit drum.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) yj This day. Arrived : Strathnaver, from Camarn tc Auckland, put in owiDg to the illness of a seaman. Immigrant Ship from London Arrivpd : Waimate, ship, Rose, from Lon don, with 18 passengers, and 363 immigrants. All well. Seven deaths (infants) occurred— one wa3 drowned The immigrants are now landing, and are all suitable to the oniony. The Waimate is a fine ship, and receives great prai°e from the Commissioners. A seaman on board the Merope h»d his hand crushed with a steam winch. It was amputated at the wrist. A man Ml 40 feet; from the new Govern ment Buildings, and was seriously bruised, but no bones were broken. Arrived : Lndy Emm* and Rio Loge. Arrived to-day: Wrestle Castle, from Western Australia. Sailed : William Gifford and Clematis for Newcastle.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Pr^valenfe of Sickness- Diarrhoea, measles, and low fever are pre valent in Napier, especially amongst child ren. StuaTt and Co.'s Insolvency. In the Supreme C^nrt this morning, before the Repi°trar. arpHnation was made on Viehalf of John Stuart (^t.nart & Co.). dehtqr for a declaration of complete execution of his deed of arrangement. The application was granted. Additions to Cath«Jic Church. The additions to the Catholic church, Meanee, are commenced. The subscriptions already revived amount to £400. The Hibernicon Troupe. The Hibernicon t-onpe are performing every night to crowded houses.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). This day. Attempted Murder. A' determined af tempt tn murder was made last night A man nampd Tgo entered the h^uae of a labourer named Woods, who was sitting on the doorstep reading, and struck him on the head with a tomahawk. He then rushed into the house, saying he would kill everybody in it. A policeman heard the noise, and arrested him. Igo declared he meant it. The case was remanded by the R M.. "Woods being too ill to attend Court. Tgo's wife is said to be living with Woods.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Toll on Mail Coaches. Two cases of refusing to pay toll for mail coaches were tried yesterday morning against Evp.rest Hasfcwell, and Thompson Youner. Judgment, with costs, was given for the toll gate keeper in each case.

BLENHEIM.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The immigrants by the Carnatic have nearly all left the depot, having obtained engagements. There are only one married couple and one single man left. All the single girls were Migaeed immediately. The immigrants by this vessel are of an exceed ingly good class.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Miss May Howard's Season. ■ Miss May Howard was obliged to postpone her first appearance lait night in consequence of severe illness. It is uncertain when she will he ablfl to appear. Inter-Provincial Cricket Match- The Dunedin cricketers arrive to-day. There is gr<»at interest taken in forthcoming match. Sweete, formerly of Auckland, is one of onr team. The Christchurch men are the favourites. :

AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the directors and the Auckland Gas Company was held this afternoon in the offices, Queen-street. Mr Reader Wood in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The chairman stated that this was merely an interim meeting for the purpose of de claring a dividend. The balance-sheet shewed the receipts for the half year to £6,234 0* 7d. Expenditure— £4,448 19s sd, shewing a balance of £2,785 Is 2d. The report stated that the account of ex penditure includes only the working ex penses, but in addition to that there has been expended on work chargeable to capital, the sum of £703 19s lid. The directors recom mend the usual dividend of 1\ per cent, for the past half year, or 15 per cent per annum.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Thk ordinary fortnightly meeting of the H irbour Br.aid was held this afternoon, at the offices of the Board in FortrStreet. THE NORTH SHORE. A letter from the Superintendent inti mated that a piece of land about two acres at the North Shore would be placed under the control of the Board. finance. The minutes of the Finance Committee were read and approved. # watermen's fees. . The report of the committee on this subject recommended that no alteration should be made in the watermen's fees. It was recommended to refuse H. Holbrook a license in consequence of his share in the Thomson business. A discussion as to the object of the watermen's petition took place, which resulted in the report being referred back to fhe committe. Tenders keclaimrng the foke3horb. Tenders for reclaiming thi foreshore, wett

of Queen-street wharf, were opened. These were .as follows :— Martin Donagher, £2530; Thos. Jones and Zechariah Vare, £2595; Wm. Blewden, £3195; E. R. Watson, £3398. PKI2K tfOR TJTE REGETTA. Mr D. H. McKenzie movtd that the sum of £25 be set apart from the funds of the board as a special piLze on the hegetta. Mr Tonks seconded the motion. Captain Daldy read Mr VV hitaket's opinion on the motion, which was adverse' to the 1 egnlir.y of it. Mr Isaacs proposed that esch member give £2 2s. The chairman ruled that the amendment was illegal. On the original motion being put only Messrs. Mackenzie and Tonks were in favour of it. It was therefore lost. PARNRLL BEACH TtOAD. In answer to a question from Mr Tonks, the Chairman said the Earbour Board had nothing to do with metalling the new Beach Road. Mr Isaacs moved, and Mr Cosgrave seconded, that Mr Donaher's tender should be accepted. This was carried unanimously. CULVERT IN MECHANICS' BAY. Three tenders were received for this work. Mr D. Gouk's tender for £397 was accepted. BUOYS For supplying two iron buoys, Mr Yoe man's tender for £64 was accepted. The work of laying these buoys was left to be settled by the Wharf Committee.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

YESTERDAY AFTERNOON SITTING. The Rev Mr Bigg introduced the subject of the status of communicates, and urged that the practice of meeting the Societies be resumed. The Rev. Mr Eitchett spoke hopefully of the religious and philanthropic tendencies of the present age. He thought the Church was progressing to a condition in which more importance would be attached to phi lanthrophy and other manifestations of prac tical goodnesss, and less to mere religious feeling and experiences and that religious life being more and more subjected to the teat laid down by St John in the words, " Little children, let no man deceive you ; he that doeth ritjhteausnesa is righteous, even as He is righteous." He believed the Methodist Church was never healthier than now. He had no fear for her on account of the adoption of new forms This was rather a condition of her vitality, for all living things will change. The Secretary read a memorial from ihe Canterbury Sabbath Observance League, re qnebting the <. ouference to take the subject of Sabbath observance into consideration. He then r.tad the draft of a letter which he had piepared in reply, together with a para graph in the pastoral address referring to this subject. The President stated that the Canterbury League had been originated in consequence of the opening of museums ou >unday, and f om the fear that the tunning of trains and the opening of public houses on the Sunday v\ ould follow. It was com posed of a large number of Chiii-tian men who had now addressed the Conference, with the hope that its influence, which they knew to be great, would be exerted in other plnces as well as Canterbury, in guarding the Banctity of the Sabbath. A lengthy con versation ensued, in which the Rev Messrs Richardson, Kiik, Morley, Fitchett, Rigg, Rishwortb, and others took part —The Sec retary made some observations —suggested by the remarks of previous speakers —on the subject of the class-meeting, which he re garded aa quite iv 83mpathy with the spirit of the age, and as oceupyiug ground equally tenable with that of other organisations, to which reference had been made in the matter of philanthropy. —The remainder of the sitting was occupied in the discussion of tests of membership, the utility of issuing communicants' tickets, and other matters t>f a kindred nature, after which the Confer ences adjourned till 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

MORNING SITTING.

The Conference re-assembled at 10 o clock and was opened with the siugiDg of the 686 th hymn, after which the Secretary read tbe third chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians, and the Rev Messrs Rishworth | and Thomas offered prayer. The secretary read the journal of Monday's proceedings. The ex-President moved that an address of this Conference be presented to His Excel lency the Marquis of Normauby, our new Governor. Seconded by the Hey. Mr Wallis, supported by the Rev. Mr Hobbs, and carried unanimously. The ex-President and the Eev. Mr Rigg were appointed to prepare this address. The Conference then proceeded to the third reading of the stations. This business was not concluded when the Conference adjourned.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GE-AHaMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. Crews for the Regatta. The Manaia, to-day, takes up three out riggers and two gunwale gigs to compete at the .Regatta. The Naval Brigade outrigger's crew are: Messrs. Black, R. .Newdiok, H. Goldsworthy, T. (ioldsworty, and Savage (coxswain.) The Private Club outrigger crow are:— Robinson Brothers. These also take a gun wale gig for the amateur race. The third outrigger crew are : A. Jamie son, W. Mitchell, W. Dare, W. Lucas, C. Everett (coxswain)." The > aval Brigale gunwale gig Nonpareil crew: Cook, Howe, Gavin, Smitb> Laniy ' (coxswain). fljAll are fine crews, and proceed to town to day with their boars. Mr James Mack a/a yacht, Thames, also proceeds to Auckland to take part in the yacht" race. At the Police Court today, four boys were fined for stealing peaches out of an orchard at Puru, and cautioned if brought up again, or any others, for similar offences, they would be sent to prison without the option if a line. Assault Case- Jolm McLeod was charged with assaulting John Corbett,' by stiiking him on ihe head with a rifle. It appears a di-pate aros j at the rifle range regarding tbe posi.«»iou of a rifle. The plaintiff proposed to ii-ht, and laid down his rifle to strip, when. the defendant struck him and cat; his head, and nearly gouged an eye aut. The defendant and two witnesses ate engaged in the colonial prize firing competi tion.°The case was adjourned fur a fortnight, defendant pacing costs.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day :— B*nk of New Zealand—Buyers. £18 ss. National Bank (cum div.)—7os; buy era, 68s 6d ; sellers, 70s. Fiji Bank Sellers, 60s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 495; sellers, 50s. National Insurance—Sellers, 2/s. North Shore Ferry Co.-Bujers, 16s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 355. New Zealand Shipping (50 paid up)—2o3 ; buyers, 20. Crown Prince—Buyers, 2s 6d. Golden Calf (new) -Sellers, 2s 6d. Red Queen—Sellers, Is. Otago—Sellers, Is 6d. Caledonian (double)—6o3.

At the annual meeting for the election of a «cbool-committee,. held at Onehunga last night, the Rev. A. G. Purchase was voted to the chair. The report of the Committee for the past year (aa read by Mr Stevenson, and adopted by the meeting) shewed the

Education Rate was a decided success in Onthunga. The number <f scholars on the roll yesterday : Boys, 121; gi'ls* 110; TotaJ 231. Attendance yesterday boys, 121 J girls, 99. Total 207 The teachers in both schools giving entire (satisfaction. Mr Wal ler proposed the re-election of the old com mitts-e which was unanimously agreed to. The Committee returned thanks, and a vote O thanks was returned to Mr Stevenson, secretary. Better school ronm3 are urgently required, especially for the girls.

THE EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, JANUAttY 26, 1875.



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For address, apply at the Stab office. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Peters, L. ker, Upper Symonds street. WA NTED. for a gentleman's family at tho Thames, a young Girl about 18. One accustomed to children.—Apply 8., Stab office. WajNT-D, a Good Female Ser vant; wages, 15s per week.—Mrs A. Dorn well, Queen-street^ WANTED, a respectable Youth as junior cl«-rk and cashier.—Apply to S. &J. K. Vaile, 130 and 132 Qne-n-»»Wt. j ANTED, a strong active Boy for a s-hoy —Apply to T. and H. Cooke. 148, Queen-street ___ \\i __NTED, a Man as Boots; also, * * a respectable Lad to wait at t >ble. — < p^iy Koyal Mai H >M. ANTED, a respectable Girl to mind a baby and m;J:e herself generally üße ful about the house.—.*pply to Mrs Yon der Heyde, Emily Place. ANTED, the public to know that we have a spienrlid assortment of the Choicest Fruits of the season.—F. G. Brown and Co, Sydney House, Queen-street. _. WANTr-D, Bottles of every dcs cription.. Highest price given at Balfin Brotber'a factarv. WAJSX.iSJJ, SUU tons or <-id Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Cauvas, Bagging, Rope, and Hags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off ' lotbing,. *c., %% B4TIYE & CO.'S London Marir.H St.nr», o>d Market, Qneen-street. Auckland - S Moss, Manager W~~ANTED~_:NOW i v7~that J. MORRIS »N is pi-et arert to execu'e all _iuds of ASP ALTING a.t reas .liable prices — Star Office W ""ANTED to LET, a six-roomed Houfc adjoining Mr X Wnyte'a in Seafleld View ; also, a si.-roome.i Hobse in Franklin ftoad — Apuly Mr Jnckman. Nelson-at'eet ~ ANTED KNOWH, that Edgar ano Go's r>jinsr and ClaaDinir fnUblish menth« bnen RKMOVJiD from Hhortlaad-street t> Welelov-street East, opposito the Golden Crown Brewery Lsdies and gentlemen waited upon fur orde s by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-atreet fast, opposite Golden C^own Brewery ANTKD KNOWN, that Mr W. P J-»WKShis REMOVED h splice of business fr»m WeUesley street to those commodious new buildings immediately opt osite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W. F. J's customers will receive th« usual prompt sttention to their commands, and tlKsa who hava not favoured him with a cill, he respectfully solicits their patror age. W7B many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in .Auckluid places him in a position to anticipate every want \ large stock of t*i»nos and H-rmoniums and i* ew Mublc is always in stock, at tho most ri-asO' able price*. Note the address-W F. JO E% Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Qneen-street .iA/ ANTED KNOWIN, that a " *"' terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n* 'WaVteneld-/treet in the <-hape of cuttini? down the prices of Boot* and Shoes, as wiO be seen by adver tire-ient. —Gamtt Brothers, Dublin bouse, Wake fleld »troi»t • k* ( _.ivijiu t_i*OW^, thai L> * Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds ef Timber and other Building materials, including iasnes, Loors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c , <&c, at the lowest market price, at his *• ard , Custom-house rtrnet ' W' A JM T J_ L> , X (N U W JS THAT R. CHALMERS, PLT7MBBR AND GAB<MTTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Tas commenced _u.-iues« in Upper (jueHn-street, two doors above '*. wtaines. Kvery descrip ioa of Plumbing, Oasfltting, Zinc, and G-Jvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fiited up and epiired First-lass work guaranteed WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Qneen and Wakefleld-etreets, has on. i*le :—»ewcMtle Coal wholesalaaud retsU), at the lowest raies. Bricks. Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iton-I'irk Bhaft», Spoke*, ani Red-Knm FeUoen, *c. *C. a'wavs oo h»n^ A ' U'ge i>nt pi) rf the best FewcsstleCok* nownn hanrt W_j>ii_jJ, _veryDovy to Kuuv\ that W. S. JONEH, Saddler, Queeo-stroet, is appointed sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal (Embrocation for Hones. Cattle and Sbeep. A cenain cure for Lameness, Swellings, bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. , WANTED" to~^ ELL (ch^ap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paint*, Plouybs, *c >J B - Highest price given tor atl kinds of old Metal. —ALITR_D s_a_T, next to Blue Post Victoria street AUCKLAND AND N ETH SHOKifi STBAM FERtiY COMPaNY (ilMlTiiD), Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books will ba CLoShD utitil February 2,1875. : Border of Uirector^^,.^^ , Manager. Auckland, January 26, 1875 \ BAKGAIN to be had for £90 G*. Cash — .seven-roomed House in thorough repair in ParnelL ON S CLE, New Potatoes, very chea , la any quantity up to 20 tons. . ; Several Good Hack Horses for isle. Apply to . R. C. GREENWOOD, General cVnimusi n Agent, Market House. (~\f\( \ FIRS BRICKS on Sale ex jUUU Warwick.—Roberton and Co., Uurham-atreet. ' n O R S A L E. BONEDUST, Best Sydney Bonedast .. .. £8 per ton Best Local Ground .. .. .. £10 per ton A. DOR N W ELL, 1 QUEEST-STKEBT. OOK SALE, four-roomed Cottage in X? Brighton. Allotment, 40 x 200. Pelw, |fil6o. —W, Flood. Exchange. .



T> EV. C H AEIiES CLA RK. CHOEAL H xLL-TBURSDAY, JaN 28. LAST APPEARANCE Of the KmineEt Lecturer v ho. on the al ovo fvoning, will give Lia m.!»t Popular Lecture j__teria_inie_t, ent.itl.ci, CHRISTMA£feiN OLD E<GLAND: Its ctJriTi-MS _kd its Cakols. To give full effect to the Musical Illustrations, the valuable services of MISS CHRISTIAN; R.A.M, And other talented Vocalists h ye bten retained. NOTICE.—On this occasion, in compliance with numer U9 requests the Keervtd Seata wiubeXuu, hered, as" ih-> ll^n f Sea-s will bti i.pen. Dat Mr Upt'd's. To-monow M rning. Family Tickets.Will be i-sued for ihe e^rved stats- Farther particulars in to-morrow's paper. pHINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manager J. R BeLias Stage Manager H. fc\ fcitoue LAST FOUR NIGHTS LAS81 FOITJt NIGHTS last fook wiaflTS OF THE WONI EREUL GTRARBS WuNDEKFUL GIKARDS WONDERFUL GIRARDS In their Extraordinary Peiformance, LEGMANIA! LEOMANIAI LEGMANI \ ! LEGM aNIA ! LEGMANIA ! LEGMANIA! Preceded by Bnckttone's Musical Comedy, ran child of the regime.vt. Josephine .. .. .. Miss clara-tephenssn To conclude with the Musical Farce, LA CHALET. • __T Last Four Nights of the Entire Dramatic uoi) pauy Carriages may be orderei at 10 80. Pric-s of Admission :-Dres< Ci-cle, 43 ; StaUs, 2s 6a ; Pit, Is. vox Plan at Upton's XIEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN JJM CONrERENCE. PITT-STEErT CHURCH. The Conference Soiree will be held THIS D \Y, (Tuesday), 26th instant. Tea in the School-room at 6 30 Public Meeting in the Church at 7.30, when addresses will be delivered by Ministers attending Conference. Admission, Is 6d. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs Edson, Som ville, McMastev, and Welsman. TtTcTbson corps, a.k.v. ANNIVERSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, THUBSDAY, 28tU JxNUABY, 1876, of the Regatta), at Oddffllow'.s Hall, L >rnk-street, Under tbe p a*e of Volunteer Officers and iUuujli'iia of the vaii'U-> Vt endly (societies. Double T chet?, 10» 0.1 ; to be h*rl of Mr Chns topher 81. Queeu-strtet, an<l membero of t. c Baud. Volunteers are <eque t d to appear m uiiifo.m. D_ncing to commt_ce at 9 p m. JAMB' P. LONHIGA«, a. cr>-tary. ~ZiiON C E R T Will be given in tbe OTABUHU PUbLIC HALL o.>r FEIDAY KIGHT, IRE 29th INSTANT. In aid of the Catholic Boys' School- op Ctahxthu. The doors will' be open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. TICKETS. 2s 6d SACB. UCKLAN D VOL UNTEER ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic will be held at Vauxhall Gar dens on -.NNIVERS iRY DaY. Double Tickets, 10s, can be obtained from Mr Saunders, Taiior, Quoen-Btreet, or any of the non-commissioned officers of the Corps. Volunteers belonging to other companies wishing to join can obtain tickets as above. The Company and Band will parade at the Market House, at 9 a.m. sharp, on the morning of the picnic. Cap covers and belts to be worn. By order of the Captain. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPER ATIVK BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. A Special General Meeting of the Members of the Auckland Pei_-ntnt> Coopeiative BuiLiing and Investment Society will be held af the feociefy's Office, VVyndbam-sr.reet, on TUESDAY, the 26th January, *t half pas', seven o'clock, to elect a President in the roum of tbe lare Dr Nidolaou. By order of the t omrrnt cc. JoHN BATGER, - Secretary. City C< vi cil < fficrs, . Auckland. Janury 20 1875. TT is hereby notified it is the inten. tion of the Ci y Council t • fix the Ltve s of K1 X&OX-k TKIET. be.w^eu Victoii t a_d Wj ndham .treets Plans may be seen in the City Council Surveyor's Office, and all percocs int r. s'ed in the in et dad w rki or H.e'y to be eg rieved therebT, w 11 b« heard be'ore the Ccunril, at a Mee.ing io be h Id on MON DAY, lit March next P A. PHILIP?, Tuwa Clek. J^EWMMARKET ALMANAC, 187 5. FOB SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION, Beautifully illustrated with vUw o' K.wau, 4c Io b« haa gr«ti> on application to J H. r ewmarket. TUT-EETINGS to Elect School Com mittees TO-MjER W (Weineadaj), 27th Jan. :— PON3ONBY^-At the Sobool, at half pa>t.7 TITIEA iVGI—At the School, at half past 6 FR-DEK CX J. MO3B, Secretary. OAXTMON TO THE PUBLIC. When you ask for Marshall and Copeiand's Dunedin Ale. ON UKaUG -T, s.e that you t et it Further Information will b« commu.ic-ted by the Agent, JOHN REir*, Oomm-rce street. rV O BUI L D E R S. Tenders will be received until NOON of the 28th instant, for Alterations to a Warehouse. Plans. &c. at bur office, Insurance Baudings. ' . ' KEAIiS & SONS, Architects. I ENDfiRS are invited from carpen l ters uu to 8 o clock on S* TURD .V, 30 h inst., for erectiug » C tt«ge at Dedwood, tot M S*;ev Esq. l'ariicuiara from ° 7' T.BO4MBRON, AKihtWoi, HighHitrMt.



JJ E W SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIBW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPUING AND SUMMER DBSSS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FA^Y SILKS NKW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH new fancy stkipes new grenadines NEW MUSLINS , I NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. S. ATKINS, With confidence invitts attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The while selection is v^ry choice, and for Style, Vaiiety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Aucki&ud- The JAPANTSE SILKS, PAVCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, aDd SiL»- TUS»"RtB are ur. usually beautiful. There is a very lareo quaotity to «leot from, and they have be-^n universally admire by all who have seen them Tbe hLti X >ILRH are the same numbers aid qu»-liiie> as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK \ or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and . USEFUL GOODS SO SELECT VhOil, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks Fancy Dross Materials, or PUin Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. TBE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt*, Cali'-os, Long Cnrt&ins, Table Linen, and General Drapery and the Prices Charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTBY CARPETS to be cleaned out at COST PRICJE. (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, l'ronsew and Vests (both Auckland mad a and imported), and the PriCrf* tte lowest in Auckland, - A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN OEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHTTE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, BCAKFS, &c. H. ATKINS, (Lat* Hay aud Honeyman). ~T 10-TON half-decked BO \T oa i\ hir« J w "arr Boxt "nil 'er .' FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR MS SALE.—A snug Public-house, and adjoining properties. The above offers a capital opportunity ire myone wishing to settle down in comparative independence. Price, X 930. part of which can remain on mortgage. None but principals need apply.— ddress, "S.P.A." Btab office. KW I^>ONS NBY—t'u the mii road, a f-need- Allotment of 1 acre, plaiit d »jth pines, to be sold. « ka-gain, £57 —Api ly to v- F. Hammond, Architect and Surveyor, Shortland-Bireet. , RE W A R D. Lost, a Gentleman's 0*m«o Ri- tt in the nejtfbbonr- | hnoil of *-ymouasßtie«t.-Apply " 0.8. fcTAB ■ o*os. ; .__ i_i BTRAYE ,on Saturday, a thorough Black Setter Bitch; marked by a little bit being nipt from the end of tail.—The person returning her to Mr G. Little, Symonds-street, will be rewarded. A Gentleman of great experieuce iri the Timber Trade wishes an engagement as Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be seen by addressing "W."ot this paper. , QTRAYED —A black Greyhound.—• W Apply at the Police Station, Parnell. TIO LET, Dulling H».u 6 e in Water- SSb and Co.. Ship Chandlers. :QOAITu~OIT^7sIDENC »* f paf T Jl3 tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House Parnell. A comfortable home ia offered vto puDils attending the public schools in Auckland. Satisfactory references. ~ . R^ ALEX. YOUNG Having succeeded t > he lat^ rJ. B, Nicholsim f—% Put tnts d«lly »t hi* .evidence, Ka.»ugili»pe Boad fr rri'B till 930 a.m., and »t 9t> m , . Dx VOUMU »uo attends at Mr vv att's Dispennr^i Fymondi-rtreeti every morning. M 9 30, JHM_C_T ] Ouanu iga. at Mr Oillmm'«, on Ta«jd»ys, ih-"""* • a*4i»lurdafa,iltlW. >^^



lam now agent for all the old-establiahed and beat ' Sewing Machines known, vit. : Blntf«iS, Th m«V Howes, Howesimproved.Wh elerandWtson,%nss*y and PilllDgs'i mproved "j-«tle itranger" and'" W»na». A 1 irge Sto<;k to select from * printed guarantee X: given w m e*ch niaeh tie,, undertaking u> k««p it in order fir twelve niouiha Ires of charge. Kepam pro« ■ ni.rly done. .Nee les, oil, an<; extra* GbO W. Hri.SLOP, ~ The Killing Shop. Vulcan Lane. SACKS to be sold Cheap at | Bau?e?Dd Co's uld Market, Qaeen-sireet— | S. Moss, Maoag<-r. - ■ - % AT the P-NTHBO > you can get good "* weeifSsiit made to ' o>der and well shrunk? at 40s.—Ford, Puttor.ana Co , The Pantheon, Queen street p ~~A U T I O N. A spun m iWe P» T IV BOTLK STOMPED ' Li4a & PcRBINS," wita a Label stmilaun« that ■ of i.ea and Perrlns Worcesttrsiure sauce, txing now \*| luc-Uly manufuctu ed and sold in this market Purchasers of Lea and Perrin'B S»uce are iiexebf cautioned respecting Rome. RO&ERTON * CO.. Agmts Lra and Perrin's. j TjVLLERSLIE GARDENS^ ANNIVERSARY DAY, 29th Jantjabt, 1875. EAILWAY FAKES REDUCED TO 9d. BETUBN | TICKETS. __-_— ' ■■ . ;i: SPORTS AND GAMES OP EVERY DESCRIPTION! _______ ■ , ■■ ■■ ■■■..^ BAKD IST ATTENDANCE. PIIOGCAJtfME. . '..-■, p, ' P. . Boys' Bace, 11 o'clock .... .. ..10s 68 ' Hop, Step, and ........ .. ..XI 6a - Vaulting with the Pole .. XI 6a 150-yards Race (handicap) .. ... .. £2 10a Throwing the Hammer (winners handicapped)£l w 440-yards Eace (handicap) .. .. ."'.'. £3 W~J Wheelbarrow Eace .. .. .. . 10a ■ Three-legged Raca .. . .. .. 10a «B One Mile Eace (handicap) .. .. .. £8 10a Sackßace .: .. .. .. ..10a 6a... V. Hurdle Eace .. .... '.. .. X 2 10a. '~'§M Tilting in the Eing (previous winners ; handicapped) .. .. X 3 10a. Highland Fling .. .. .. ..' '.. £t IriahJig .. .. .. .. .. .. 'Xf - ' : Entrances for the 150-yarda Baoe, 440-yards, Ona ( ; Mile, and Hurdle Eaoe, 2s 6d each, to close on the 25th instant, at 3 p.m. ' Other sports, entrances free on the ground. Entrance fees, with colours, to be sent in to Mr. A. KING, Evksino Stab Office. A M E"ETi"cTN SEW IN a" machines. ■ THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK CjTITCH.,. • THE PERFLOTIOK OF MECHANISM. SQEPLB, '. COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DUEABLB, . AND COMPLETE. ' '', It eews with the least feasible amonnt of labour, and a girl oi twelve years can run it without fatigue. : It Is a Triumph oi Mechanical Genius. THE "HuME" SHUITLE 1» the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing . Machine ever invented. '' This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a seli-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing lor i andly ■ wear, troni the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, ; ALd wili even fcew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, - • -? hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on • and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silt, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim, to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT EEGAED TO PEIOE, And we feel confident that whenever persona wiabing to "buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shutt.e fcewiutf Machine a fair trial, in competition with other machines, If will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, ' Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five . Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, aiid directions lor use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. . PBIO E:— . - r . ,-V.. Complete in box Xi 10 With Table and Treadle X 6 18 With Table and Treadle, Halt-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key............. X 8 0 • Some thousands of these machines have now baea sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, aa testined to in numerous testi monials, which we iorward on application. - In proof oi their superiority over all oth«r machines, we guarantee them ior nve years. „ ■ . ■. ■ ■-■. On Sale by— W. O. Dennks, Queen-street, , ' . J. V. Bbkda, Shortland-atreat, And at all Sewing Machine Depots. SOLE IMPOBTEEB: L. -D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28. '- '■..■ . ' -■: :' ■ '■ ■;■" . " '■ '■:,■:: ■~~> ; .' . :;' ' • ■: AT THE STOKES OF MR MORTOJf JONES, LOWEk. QUE-N-aTJiEET. - ; •■ ' ""'- ; '■ .'■■ ■, , ' ~•"- -'.-1 ''■■•■-#! At 11 o'clock. • ''•■.■■• E. ft H. ISAACS ' v 1 WILL submit to auction an lbv-ice of the Micing Uitod-. Ja»t L»n.i«ii, ia Splendid coi^diclun, «x Avuye _ud Diltuuee fromLoiidon 25 c»sksKobort B iroett's Vet Bert Vnegar 12 cuests «ud 6 hat chtd » Very an^edor Tas, in tin lii c - Onses 23 «-as. b P»lnicr a Pia<d Vestas 65 c.»eß,.cos-t«iuiug—, ■ ■ *'< Kfen'iiDSF, h»lf 1 a Wtiftard n Dlua Blue in or »ii h*i'<>« * .. M>xvd,-pu:e- .Hm».'l siwo, in«<rr. Bu!t>na : , . »n<i i.ue K»i iiit. ailie »ait»« Very floe hau »ud quartar s»rjjnai, naw .-•.,, season n>_ • • *a, *0., &0., ■ ■■ -■ . ; ■" •_' l.'.i '-;; i Terms »t Sale. The whole of the above will be offered Trade .Lota .iirt of tie be*t qu liti- s. : —_ . . -- JVTHUBSDAV, JaNUAKY 2Si HOUSE^ OLD BOOKS, ' . 'wjt&Ui PIAN%,>feTES. •* OLEOUR^PHS. THE Subscribers have received in- %^o£ strucixn* t> »tll attba Mart, Ko t- tr*et ..o^>*^^ Thursday, 28th inst, at ■ 1 oclock, Ge^iral Hooae|U>^ ifuiiiiturn, coinpr sing, | -^^Xbla, Doable and Bartst«««l.v. &4^\ > ... * Cnaii's &c Ola K^'hs. t^f > * •V" 1'™1 Wal;Ut Vi*U.t,tto,*Z>^ , iDstrummt. -__^^Zeigler. . V Walnut Si*oxJ>>r ,• ■' -^tfvi^&vt Dl»tfes- Warr»n^ "LoA v. WaJlia, <*^i asjortmtfmof ch-i-e -worta - SA-lUEL COGUEA> TS k SOIT,