received by the barque Sunlight, from New York, four new coaches, with three extra seats,' running gear, and twelve complete sets of coach wheels, and six complete sets of fonr-in-band harness.

Supplementary Mails. Some discon'.ent is expressed that the Albion did not take the Supplementary Suez mail As it was, she took 300 letters or so to put on board the Wellington at Nelson. Water Supply. Some feara have been" entertained that owing to the dry weather, the supply of water at the reservoirs will run short, but there seems no grounds for fear, as it has been ascertained that 260,000 gallons are flowing into the basin daily. Tenders will shortly be out for a large reservoir to contain a hundred million gallons of water.

The Jung Frau. Captain Kennedy, of the steamer Easeby, has to pay £5 for fouling the barque Jung Frau. The master of the latter had put in claim for £10. The Jung Frau will leave for Auckland shortly.

Borough Fctuabbling. In spite of the Mayor being appointed outside the gOouncil, the city magnates seem unable to pull together. Councillor McKirdy is about to retire, and other resig nations are talked of. The Co-operative Bakery wound up. The Co-operative Baking Society co-ope rates no longer. Tenders are invited for the purchase of its stock-in-trade, plant, and goodwill. Some New Zealand Steam Shipping Com pany's shares are being sold at £17 103.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Arrived, yesterday, Wild Deer, from Lon don, with 314 immigrants, all well, after a good passage of 89 days. She experienced light moderate wind and weather throughout. The ship was cleared at once, and the immi grants landed to-day. Sailed, Royal Diadem, barque, for Wanga roa, to load timber for Melbourne.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Scarcity of Seamen.—Wharf Extension. The barque Columbus, at Bluff, is ready to sail for London, but cannot get away for want of hands at reasonable wages. Men are holding ont for £12 per month. Mr Hawkins wa3 the successful contractor for Rattray-street jetty extension. He agrees to accept payment in Board's debentures at par. Presbyterian Synod and Instrumental Music.

A stormy debate occurred in' the Synod yesterday, over the instrumental music ques tions. The members of the Dunedin Presby tery overtured in favour of it. Mr Banner man moved the rejection of the overture, which was received by 19 against; 16. New Steamers for the Harbour Com-

pany. Captain Macfarlane, -who goes home to bring out one of the new steamers for the Harbour Company, was a ■ passenger per Tararua yesterday. Provincial Revenue.

The Provincial revenue for June, Septem ber, and December quarters was £90,748, £18.900, and £151,312. The treasurer's estimate for 1874-5 was £421,464.

Cricket.—Canterbury v. Otago

It is feared the Otago cricket team is very weik. Kettle and Real, the two best all-round players, can't go, and it is doubtful whether Dawnes, who is the captain of the team will be able to leave. Allen, wicket keeper, Lambert, longstop, and J.G. Turton, umpire of the team, leave on Monday. The. cricket team is finally settled, the following deciding to go:—Messrs. Allen, Collinson, Downes, Fulton, Glen, Godby, Lambert, Paramore, Rhodes, Sampson, and Tait. Coliinson is not what he was five years ago. An accident to his knee largely interfering wita his play. He is steady and good for some runs unless he takes the wickets. Allen takes the position of point, Godby taking mid off-; Rhodes is medium bat, hitting hard but high. He fields fairly at long leg and cover. The betting here is against Otago.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Arrival of the Lady Jocelyn. — 530

Immigrants. The ship Lady Jocelyn, from London, has just arrived 7S days out. She brings 530 immigrants. The Commissioners will go down to her at two p.m. No communication yet.

The schooner Jessie Henderson, Captain Robinson, arrived here last evening, after a splendid run of seven days. Captain Robin - son reports several other vessels leaving in company with him from Auckland.

GREYTOWN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday.

Alleged Infanticide- The body of a child was found tied up in a bag in a well here. An inquest has been held. The jury were of opinion that Alice Macartney, alias Ruth Miller, *» was the mother, and that the child died through her wilful neglect, and that some person or persons aided her in the concealment of the child. The woman is at present out on bail on the first-made charge of concealment of birth. The Wairapara Standard severely criticises the procedure on the hearing of the case.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday. Decrease in Gold Yield.

There is a great falling off in the yield of gold in Otago. Last year's escort brought down 145,024 ozs, against 114,214 ozs for

WANGANUI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Telegraph Extension.—Hot Weather.

A second wire is to be run from Wanganui to Hawera, thus making a double wire from Wellington. Taranaki in this matter re ceives no benefit. The weather is intensely hot.

LYTTELTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency). ' This day. Gigantic Picnic—Three Men Drowned. lhe Borough school-picnic was a great "uecoM, over 2,000 persons were present. '♦ii Bummer P^°* k°at! c *Psized drowning three men, names unknown.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. T The Olio Ashore. -J/°? ■choontr Clio in going into Waitara ■crack on a spit yesterday inside where the Jraterson lies. She sustained no damage. «Ie was expected to be got off by the evening

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per-Press Telegram Agency. This day. Amngementa fop the regatta at Sumner we progrewrag ;jwtt»factorily and it is likely

WELLINGTON.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.) This day.

Major Palmer to Inspect Survey. Id is stated that the General Government have offered to Major Palmer, of the Roj al Engineers, and that he has accepted the ap pointment to examine and report upon the state of purveys throughout the colony with a view to assist the Government in the in troduction of a general system of survey.

ALEXANDRA.

Per Press Telegram Company. This day,

Princess Sophia. Sophia, Tawhiaoa's sister, who has been ill for some time past, is reported to be dying. She is a woman of great influence at Kuiti. The natives are busy harvesting, and crops are turning out well.

REV CHARLES CLARK'S LECTURE ON CHARLES DICKENS.

Rarely has such a literary treat been afforded to the people of Auckland as the lecture of last evening in the Choral Hall, on the life and writings of the most popular novelist of the present century, Charles Dickens. The lecturer, Rev Charles Clark, brings a heartfelt love to his subject, and shews numberless examples that he has read and studied every page of the great writer, whoso bright thoughts aad natural and grotesque characters formed the subject in part of Mr Clark's splendid oration. The hall, as we anticipated, was completely filled with attentive and appreciative listeners* and to those present who knew Dickeus, and who had heard his own creations described by him self, and who had seen the Gad's Hill, of his earlier and later days, and the various places in London where h-^ lived in his days of poverty and wealth, the oration had the greater interest, and these were admirably and graphically pictured by the talented lecturer. There are men to be found in the ranks of all civilized nations who have risen from the people, and who have distinguished themselves in almost every walk of science and letters. They have shewn by their lives and labours that the Creator is no respecter of persons, and have vindicated man's universal capacity for greatness and success, and no man more than Charles Dickens has shewn that an academical or finished education is not absolutely necessary for the display of the higher and most utilitarian order of genius. Mr Clark, as we bave intimated, fully under stands his author, and evidently enters into his work as an expositor of the novelist with that earnestness and faith without which no man can succeed in any department of life and labour. He traced the career of the little boy and the young man struggling through on toward circumstances, and battling with ungenial pursuits, until the dawn of the sunshine of his literary pros perity, which first gleamed upon the pages ef the sketches by Boz, and gleamed in brighter splendour through the original humours of the immortal Pickwick. With all these incidents the reader of Mr John Forster's carefully written biography of the novelist are familiar. These, however, were skilfully detailed by Mr Clark in the progress of his discourse, and the various humourous and Bweet passages a3 skilfully and aptly interwoven in their fittest places. The party of Bob Sawyer was vividly portrayed, the screaming landlady, and the happy end ing of the Lant-street party. " Sairey Gamp" and " Betsy Prig" in confab in Kingagare street, Holborn, were exhibited to the life, with their different voices and peculiar habits over the wonderful teapot; but the recita tion of the "Death of Little Nell," which the author could never read with dry eyes, and the composition and disposal of which caused him as .much sorrow as if he had loat a dear daughter, wa3 given by the lecturer with a pathos and tenderness of action which won all hearts and silenced every tongue. Mr Clark, in a splendid peroration; touched upon the universal sympathies of Dickens, and the practical Christianity, in its broadest endearing light, ~as exemplified in the novelist's pages, and depicted his last hours and will and testament with exquisite feel ing. There is not, we believe an objection able passage in the whole range of Dickens's volumes, here and there perhaps, some straight-laced persons, like Mr Sellaby, might find fault, but what such fastivious ladies might deem irreligious, was simply a satire upon shams and hypocrisies, in lieu of the true life; and so in respect of the tee totallers of Brick-lane, and the Dorking love feast. Dickens, like Hogarth, was a painter of the manners of the age, and his object as an author was the separation of the false from the true. Dickens sought and found objects of thrilling interest in the passions, suffer ings, and virtues of the masses of the people, and he has shewn in his many works that life in its rudest forms may wear a tragic grandeur, that amid follies, extrava gances, and excesses, provoking laughter or acorn, the moral feeling do noc wholly die, but; that, as in the case of JNaacy in '•. Oliver Twist," the haunts of even criminals may be lighted up by the presence of the noblest spirits, wnich have been over-shadowed by unhappy circumstances, and then have been hindered from flowering into the higher life. The discourse throughout was of a moat inter eating character, ably delivered, interlineated with choice passages from the earlier works of the author, and. in every sense eminently pleasing because eminently successful. We have no doubt but that Mr. Clark's oration on Friday evening on the erratic but gentle poet, Oliver Goldsmith, will be equally in teresting. In sorae« respects there was a similarity of taste between these two humourists of two ages, but Goldsmith was lax and improvident, and died poor. Dickens, on the other hand, was active and persever ing, and died. rich. We feel sure, however, that justice will be done to the memory of Goldsmith by a gentleman of Mr. Clark's great discriminating abilities, and that even tnecapaeity of the Choral Hall will be taxed to accommodate those applying for admission. The ventilation of the hall was put to the test last night, and. proved admirable, the room being pleasantly cool notwithstanding the largeness of the audience.

IMPORTED FRUIT.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stab.)

Sib, —Will you kindly allow me to make a few remarks upon an article published in last night's issue of the Star, upon the sub ject of fruit, as I feel, as a vendor of fruit in Queen-street, it effects me considerably. 1 do not wißh to contend with you upon tne importance of growing and consuming our own fruits, because I have always maintained that it is a disgrace to our province that so much money (1 believe about £30,(K)0) should annually be sent away from our midst, which might be retained if a sufficient supply could be obtained from our local producers, be sides the advantage of having the fruit better and fresher. But, sir, I do take exception to the statement of Mr Cottis that •' there there is not a single shop or stall that retails the local produce." I nave had, and still have, Auckland-grown fruit brought to me from various places, and am always willing to purchase it when I can obtain. Mr Cottis knows that last year I purchaaed fruit from him, and that this year before his fruit was ripe I agreed to purchase some, and that he has been bringing it to me two or three times a week up to the present time, and that no later than Saturday he brought me some pears ; »nd that I now have some in my shop for which he obtained not only a fair, but what in any other colony would be con sidered a handsome price, viz., nvepence per pound. But it is scarcely reasonable for Mr Cottis to expect to maintain such a price when the market » overloaded with Auatra lUu frnite. I would h«r« given bin fear

pence per pound for his pears, so that I could have retailed them at sixpence, but he abso lutely refused to take anything less than what I had previously paid him j and as I had . been informed that other local producers were selling pears (a sample of which I saw) quite equal to Mr Cortis for fourpence. I naturally refused to . ivo any more, and Mr Cotfeis went away in a state of pertubation. Now sir, the fact of the matter is that Mr Cottis is unreasonable and whilst I for one would willingly encourage our local producers, he cannot surely expect to obtain as high a price for his fruit when the market i 3 glutted with Australian fruits as he does when there is a famine. I always prefer to buy colonial grown fruit for obvious reasons, it keeps better and dispenses with tbe unpleasant task of sorting and picking it over, but unless I can obtain ib at a price which will enable me te compete somewhere near the mark with my fellow tradesmen, customers will pass my shop aad go to my neighbours, it is not every one that either can afford or carea to give eightperice per lb for pears, let alone a shil ling as erroneously stated by your informant. In the Australian colonies th;ee pence to four pence is considered a fair price for pears retail, surely our^ local producers should be content with that price wholesale. As far as I am aware the expenses of cultivating fruit is not very much more here than in Australia. If Mr Cottis or any of the local producers will sell their fruit at such a price as it may V c retailed at a fair profit within the reach of the consumer, they will not find it difficult to obtain a market for their pro duce, as I think Messrs Mason Brothers ss well as other local growers could testify ; but as to selling nothing but colonial grown fruit the idea is preposterous until the sup ply ffOin this source is somewhat greater than it is, which musb be obvious to all when we consider the enormous quantity of fruit that is imported, in spite of which the market is of ten quite bare, —\ours, &c... F. G. Brown.

Sydney House, Queen-streefc, Jan 20, 1875.

AMATEUR ENTERTAINMENT.

The leading amateurs of Auckland gave thair promised entertainment last evening in the Lome-street Hall for the benefit of tbe widow and children of the late waterman, Joseph Noyer. The entertainment was pro jected, and the company oraganised by Mr P. Doran, who is always in the front for the "cause that needs assistance." The hall was completely crowded on the occasion with an attentive and respectable auditory, and under the patronage of Mr Hughes and the Auck land Fire Brigade ; the officers and members of the Ancient Order of Foresters, who were very conspicuous in their regalia and embla matic signs of brotherhood ; also by the members of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge of Odd Fellows. The entertainment was one of the most successful of the many entertainments of Mr Doran. Some very pretty songs were sung, mostly in connec tion with dances. The "Death of Nelson" and the "Soldier's Fortune," were well sung by Mr C. Harding, and were encored. Mr John Reid was a great acquisition in his vocal capacity, and gave in his vigorous style " The house where I was born," and "Happy moments." Mr W. Doran was very happy with the " Temperance Band," a comic song. Other songs were sung with much credit by Messrs E. O'Hare, Hill, Bertie, Jackson, Rice, Davie, and others unnamed on the programme. The " New Prima Donna," a funny sketch, and " That rascal Paddy," were admirably re presented by Messrs A. Smith and P. Doran. The silver belt dance, by Mr E. CJair was an excellent performance, and drew down thunders of applause. The whole affair was highly creditable, and the result will be of essential service to the widow for Whose special benefit the concert was brought about.

THE COMING REGATTA.

The Regatta Committee held a meeting at the Thames Hotel last night the business being to settle the programme for the ap proaching Regatta. This was done and an excellent programme, is published compris ing races for every description of craft from the top-sail schooner of 100 tons to the diugy. Seine little time ago it seemed probaolo that there would be a little split in the cabinet owing to a difference of opiuion respecting thetime for tonnage question, but happily this has been adjusted, and at present appear ances are in favour of a magnificent regatta, both as regards entries and the value of the prizes. The programme is published at length, so that it dots not require referring to in detail. We will content ourselves with noticing one one or two of the most important events. For the large schooner race we are afraid there will not be a large entry, as nearly all our crack schooners are away. The Albatross and Peerless will, however, most likely be in by the day, so that they will have an opportunity of fighting their Lyttelton battle over again. As last year, the larger yacht race for vessels of nine tons and over, will create the most excitement. For this race the course has been lengthened, being now from the flagship to Brown a Island, thence to a boat between the Reef and Tiri Tiri, thence back to a boat off Brown's Island, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, and home. This alteration is in favour of the larger yachts, but to counteract this advantage, the allowance of time for tonnage has been increased from fifteen seconds to twenty-two seconds per ton, an amendment which of course operates in favour of the small craft. The entries for this race will be probably the following :—Messrs Kies ling's Daphne, 30 tons ; Mr T. Niccol's Secret (new), 30 tons ;.Mr T. Henderson's Spray, 16 tons ; Messrs J; and D. Oxley's Fieetwing, 14 tons; Mr Walshaw's Good Templar, 12 tons; Mr Graydon'a Ven-ure, 10 tons ;Mr Carina's Centrabanticre,<*lo tons; Mr J. Mackay's Thames, 10"Ions ; Mr Waymouth's Energy, 10 tana (doubtful). Of these, the performances of most are well known. The Secret will only be rigged just in time to compete, but she ia bound to render a good account of herself, although, from the lack of time for trying lier sails, she will not be enabled to be put on her best behaviour. The Fleetwing's tonnage has been increased by the addition of an iron keel below her original keel. This will stand her in good stead in rough wea ther, but should the day resemble laßt year's she would do better without it. The Spray, the Good Templar, and nearly all the others ara being (specially prepared for the race, .which is already provoking a little speculation and a good deal of interest. The other race of which anything can be said at present is the gig race for the Amateur Fours. _ We have often spoken of the small proportion of rowing there is in the regatta. This year the deficiency is to be remedied, for there are no less than five rowing events. We do not see a waterman's race, but co long as such questionable practices as agreeing to divide the money before-hand, and then making a sham race, are resorted to we can hardly expect people to find money for water men's races. For the Amateur Race one if not two crews are expected from the Thames. The names of the Naval Brigade crew we gave the other day. The Auckland Club send two crews, constituted as follows :— Ist. crew, C. C. Dacre bow, list. 81bs. ; T. Henderson 2, list. 6ib.; L. S/Dacre 3, 12at. 21b • H W. Henderson stroke, 12st. 61b. 2nd*' crew, J. Marshall bow, Jas. Dacre 2, G. Dunnett 3, B. Provo stroke. No 1 crew have now rowed regularly for about a fort night, and are getting well together They are a good looking powerful lot, and should do well. It is possible that 2 and 3 will change places. The other orew have only just started practice. The North Shore Club are to send at least one crew, and are having a boat built for them. But we under stand that though there has been plenty of praotiee, bo eompleU grew has yet been deter*

mined on This makes their chance look dicky. In the All-comera four-oared" race iHers will be, we are told no representatives from Auckland/ The reason ia stated to be that they havß no boat to row in. This ia an important drawback to. the clay's sport, as the Auckland men have generally won the race, and it is now left to the Thames to carry it off. The day of general entry is the 27th. We shall give our readers further particulars before that.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

YESTERDAY AFTERNOON SITTING.

The Conference resumed the consideration of the enquiry, " Who are ncy admitted as minister into full connection with the Con ference V' The following names were passed in reply to the question t—Henry R. Dewsbury, Thomas G. Garr, George Bond, William JB. Maiten,Wharton,S. Harper, ThomasF. Reeve. " It was determined to send a fall representa tion, and that the expenses of such represen tation be a first charge on the Home Mission Fnnd." Seconded by the Rev. Mr Bavin. It was resolved to place one student for the Ministry at Auckland, one at Taraaaki, one at Wangantii, aud one at Chris tchurch.

THIS MORNING'S SITTING.

The President took the cbair at ten o'clock, and opened Lhe proceedings by giving out the 428 th hymn, after the singing of which ihe Secretary read the 4th chapter of Philippian's, and the Rev. Messrs. Rigg and Crump of fered prayer. This being the day appointed for the transaction of financial business, the Secre tary read the names of 42 lay members of the Comuxional Committees throughout the colony. Of these the following were present: Messrs Prime, Ailen, T. Allen, Griffiths, Lncas, Wilson, Wiseman, T. Buddie, Stone, Buttle, Bycroft, Hobbs,. and White. The secretary stated that thera weie six funds to be reviewed. The first in the order of the minutes was the Children's Fund.

Mr Lucas, the treasurer, read the balance sheet aDd 5 mo red its adoption.—Seconded by Mr Stone and carried. A vote of thanks to the treasurer was cairied, and he was re-elected. The report of the fund for the education of minister's children, read by the Key Mr. liigg, was adopted, and the treasurer received thanks, and was rs-elec'.ed.

Mr Prime read the balance-sheet of the fund for the support of aged ministers, which was carried. The Treasurer was thanked and re-elected.

->Theß^v. Mr Keid read the balance-sheet of the several mission funds which was adopted and ordered to be printed with the minutes.

It was was resolved, on the motion of Mr EJson that in future this financial statement be printed and distributed amoDg the mem bers of the connexional committee.

The balanse- sheet of the couteugal fund was read by the Rev Mr Morley and adopted. The Conference proceeded to the question, " Wliat are the Resolutions of the Conference respecting Church and other trust pro perties ?' ■ . The Rev. Mr dump read lhe report and schedule of Church properties &c. The Rev. Mr Berry moved a vote of tnaaks to the secretary, the Rev Mr Crump, an.i that h« be re-appoinfced. —Seconded by Mr T. Allen, and carried.

fSfi EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY""2I.iS7£



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Hjs many years experience In the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a. position to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and Ncr Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable paces. Note the address—W. P. JO-.E>, Pianoforte aud Harmonium Tnner, Qaeen-street. W'Afti'JfiJD, Everybody to know that W. Q. JONES, Saddler, Quceo-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Eilimah's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. \ks AIS TED to cELL (cheap), VW White Lead, Galvanised Tubs'; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for allkind3 0f old Metal.— ALF£*X> SilAicT, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street, AiVi^D KNOW*, that ford, Totter A Co are veiy busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City H=Ul ; Qaeen-stteet. \/U a. *I 1 iSD UNO W&, that D 9 v GoiiDiE is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, lioors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks. Posts, JUiis, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, iihinglos, <fee, &c, at the lowest market price, at his "sard , Cuatom-house stT«»i.. ' \%7 A -JST T & D K^UWJS' W THAT R. CHALMERS, PLTTMBJBSIt A. NT) GAS?ITTBES, (Lato Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced iiusiness in Upper Queon-str6et, two doors above O. Stainos. Kvery description of Plumbing, Gafifltting, Zicc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumpß fitted up and epiired. First-class work guaranteed. W r ANTED, the general public to know that W. KlkBY, corner of Queen and WakefleUl-strssts, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at lhe lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Uron-bwk Shafts, Spokes, an.l Ked-gum Felloe*, no., &0.. always on hand. A large sup pij of the beet KowoastleCoke nowon hang "O jfy~. C~H AJiLKS CLAJIK, BRILLIANT STTCCESS ! BIiILMANT SUCCESS ! BJRIIAIAUT SUCCESS ! IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM ! IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM ! IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM ! Mr K. S. f mytiie leg 3to acnouncs that this Enjinent Lecuier will give his fcecond LECTURE ENTERTAINMENT In the Choral Hall, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY Si 2nd, Subject : OLIVER GOLDSMITH ! OLIVER GOLDSMITH I OLIVER GOLDSMITH ! ' The Illustrative Becltais will be fr.;m "The Deserted Village," -'The Travellur," and "The Vicar of Waktfield." Front seat* and amphitheatre, 2s 6d ; gallery, Is. Tickets at Upton's. Commence at 8 ; carriages at 10. AO'ilIE —In consideration of the convenience vi thi audiente, vistiors aie respectfuliy requested to ' be in their plaits by 8 o'clock. No Lkctuke will be Repeated. pBINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manager J. R DeUas SUge Manager H. F. Stone Last Nights of thit Accomplished Artiste, AMY STONE. First appearance in Auckland of PROFESSOR V. A. JACOBS, The ICelebrated VentiiloquUt and Wiz&td, Engaged for Two Sights only. TO-NIGHT (THORSDAY), & FIUD kY EVENING, if or the first lime ia this city, Boucicault's Great .Urania, in five act 4, LONG STRIKE. To be followed by Professor Jacobs' Scenes of Magic and Ventriloquism TO-MOKItOW (Fr.day)-Benefit of Miss Amy .3tcne. Positively her last appearance. B2T" Look out for the WONDERFUL GIRARDS Pricfis of Admission ;—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's BOARD AND RESIDENCE, par tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House, Parnell. A comfortable home is offered to pupils attending the public schools- in Auckland. Satisfactory references. ROOMS to LE f in Victoria-street, opposite Quick's Stables. .■ :-3 rVO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Ihe undesigned are prepared to •''rind Wheat in any quantities, on reaa nable terms, aud will take delivery either at the Wharf or Railway station. J, & J SOPPBTT. Freeman's B^y Steam Mills. FOTJA'D? Whip opposite my door. Owner can have same by giving deicrlptlon.— j A. Dornw-11. ; TU* OT I 0 E O JB 1 REM 0 V A L. Notice is hereby given that the Office of Mr W. H. CONNELL, Solicitor, is REMOVED from Vaile'e to Stichbury'B Bnildinga, next the " Southern Cross" Office. — 'l\ U B U I L D E R-S. Tenders will be received until NOON of the 28th instant, for Alterations to a Warehouse. t Hans, &c at our office, Insurance Buildings. REALS & SONS, Architect. 00 K. ODT for A. Fletcher. Boxes emptied at Is per month.—Address care British Hotel. 't\ O WELL SINKERS. Tenders are required until MONDAY next, noon, for Cleaning out a Well. W, J. MASKS, Chapel-street. A PARTMENTSToLet,uniurnished. X_L —Apply to X.Y., Star office. rI^HE young Lady' is known who X took a p»ir of BuOT3 {from the Ladles' t:ressing Rooaa in the Lome-street Hall last night . She will oblige by leaving t'iem at the Stab office and save exposure. AUCKLAND REFORMATORY AND WOMEN'S HOME. A Special Meeting of subscribers will be held in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY, January 22,1875, at 4 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of taking into consideration the present fin ancial position, and adopting such measures as may be deemed advisable in connection with the Institu tion. B.T.DUDLEY, 1 ~.. 9apß T. LEIGH WHITE, / Hon' SeCß' LOST, on the 18th instant, a Canvas BAG, containing wearing apparel, ship tins, &c, marked F. Church, Dilharee. Whosoever will return the same to the Depot Master, will be re warded. jn- O T I C E. C. F. RAYNEK, BUTCHER, Corner of Vicioria & Ivelson streets, Begs to inform the public generally that he intends commencing business in the above line on Friday, the 22nd January, and hopes by keeping the best quality of meat, to merit a share of public patronage* fpO LABOURERS AND OTHERS. Tenders are invited until noon on MONDAY, 25th instant, for opening a Pipe Track from the B*Uway Station to Silt Basins.—For partietUM», »pply.to W. j, masks, Ol»pel-»treet« i'x*^



■jff'B'W STHING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. E. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OP ifEW SPRING AND STJMMSB DXE33 MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW 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 MatariaL H. ATKINS, With confidence Invites attention to bis Large Stock cf DRB33 MATESIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection ia very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES aro uh usually beautifuL There is a rery large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BL&CK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK ox PLAIN LUSTRES, ' PEINTS, and USEFUL GOODS '.CO SELECT ttuOM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Good 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 TA.PESTEY CARPETS to be cliabeu ow at COST PKIOH (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 IK GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Latb Hay and Honkymak). A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD RECLAMATION WEST OF QUEEN' STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 18th January, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this offloe 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.' WILLIAM 0. DALDY, Chairman. « H E L L S. The tmder-kned Is prepared to supply &HELLB for Garden Paths In any quantity oa &ho-t««Mo»C«' Orders punctually attended to Address ;- James Neville, OBehnnga Wharf. 'A L M A N A O B" 187 6. Copies of the New Zealand Insurance Company's Sheet and Book Almanac for 1875, can be had""on application at the office. . A Gentleman of great experience in the Timber Trade wishes an engagement as Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be seen by addressing "W..»<rf this paper. A kfche PaN-H&O^ you pan get _Ot good Tweed |Bnlt mad* to order and Swell



SEW IN & MACHINES. I am now agent for &I 1 the old-established and beat Sewing Machines known, viz. : Singers, l'h..m _»', Howe's, Howo'slmprovod, Wb «ler and Wlgon, > n*mf and Pillinga' Improved "Little Stranger" and "Wmji». A luge Stock (o select from, A printed guarantee given with each machine, undertaking tv keep it in order for twelve months free of charge. -tepaun pro parly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. "'■ ___ ; : __ . ... •■;,; AUCKLAND & NORTH SHORE STEAM TERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Oom.any, Vaile'e Build ings, on MONDAY, February 1,1875, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Directors' Eeport and Balance Sheet, election of two Directors, Auditor, and any p other business that may be brought before the moot ing, H. W. HEATH, \M Manager. pHCENIX MILLS, OAMaRTT. PEIZ E FL OUR. B. TONKS & CO., Sole Aokms. _______ ' ■' 1 50 tons I*rime First Prize FLOUB, ex Fiery Crou daily expected. A BY-LAW TO REGULATK, THE PRESCRIBED SPACE FOB LICENSED VEHICLES. ■' Town Clerk'a Office, January 30,1R75. It is hereby notified that a by-law made by the City Council on the 18th instaat, and intituled, " A By law to Begulate the Prescribed. Space for licensed Vehicles," will be confirmed at a meeting of the said Counoil, to be held on MONDAY, the 15th February, 1875. P. A. PHILIPS, Tows Clack. ' TV| E.BTINGS to Elect School Com- || mittee on FRIDAY next, 22nd January, for the WfIAU, at the School, at half-post 7. FREDERICK J. MO&4, Secretary. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 21st January. 1875' nHENDERS will be received until the - "*" 30th day of February, for the Erection of » School House, at theNgaere, near'the Wangaron .• i Heads, District of Bay of Islands, Plans and specifications, and any other tof oxmatiaa supplied at this office. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. ' "' ' ' J:Ui ■ ■ ■ ' I NOTICE TO SPECIAL JUROKS. Ch SBB will bo taVen as follows :—..'" Byan and Bell v. Macffarlane, on VBIOaY, at 10 o'clock a.m. . ■ Thomas r. Hosklogs, same day, at 1 SO p.m. H. O. BALNEAVIS __ Sheriff, « TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PO II L T R V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks,Geese,lisecns, *c PRODUCE — Potatoes, wnions, Bacon, Cnee_e, Butter, Flour. Braa : OKOOiSsilfia-i'ea, Jama, &o. HOUSEHOLD e-U&NITUIiE & EFFECTS Karthenware, Kitchen Utensils, &v. _ : -• ■TO-MO E R O W, 50 ACEES, WAIK AT O. 50 ACRES, WAIWERA. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell to morrow, at 12 o'clock, prompt, SO acres Waiiato, lot 85, Komokorau ■», - _0 acres Waiwera, lot 211. J Two splendid selections, and must be told, ownet leaving by mail steamer. TO-MORROW. C OFFIcITtABLE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HpHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, i *. Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), 22nd inrtant, at 11 o'clock, General Honsehold Furniture, large Office Table, with drawers, Office Counter, ;A Superior Plated six bottle Cruet, Pl«t*d DesMrt Forks and Spaon., &<>., *c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, POTATOES, TINWARE, OROCERIF^V FURNITURE, BOOTS, &o. „ W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, athißMart, Queeß-itre«t, :: 5 tons Potatoes ' 150 nests Tin Billies .., ; Camp Ovens, Galvanised Bucket. > Basins, Dippers, Earttienwar* % Sauce, Starch, Washboard- • ■.. Sewing Machine (WUooi; and G<bb»',w«> ranted) , y t Sofas, Rocking and Folding Chair* Loo Tables, Square Tables ; Iron and Wooden Bedstead- ,;" - Framed and Unf ramed Engraving*, MA -3_> Coloured Prints, Boots, &o. TO-MORROW. IMMIGRANTS FITTINGS,*TASKS, &0,, *'&', &o. E. AND H. ISAACS A EB instructed to sell by auction, JSL on board the Dilhairee, at the Qaujn-st e«t Wharf, on F-tday, the 22-d Janttary, »t eleven o'clock. Lea* Piping, B>t_4- -,->;-. -~ : - Cabin Fittl_n». *o. -:... .;'.■ :j , - .. ■ «s ..,- ■"■ - ■ ' ' ■ '. ■ -~i 10 ttr»H»la_- Iron Ttnla. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, At 12 O'clock. BEST DOUBLE TAPS FUSE. ?pHE^ubscribers have been instructed X to sell at-the Mart, ITojrf>«treet, on -Today next, at 12 o'clock, « 10 casks Best Double Tap* Fuse..'.. ~ BAM-TEL CQOj^AKi. ft BOKr