saw the bodies of two females from the hatchway of the cabin, but he failed to approach them for the want of sufficient air tubing. He caught two sharks ;in the stomach of one were a human skull and yme bones ; in the stomach of the other he .found bones and apparel. He has forwarded the bones to Brisbane. The survivors from the wreck of the Gothenburgh landed at Bowen, and all of them, except three, left thence direct for Sydney per Victoria (s ) last Tuesday. One is engaged on the Pilot Station, one sick in the hospital, and one disengaged. All of them have free passages to Melbourne. The crew of the Buuyip found £250 in a belt on a corpse which was floating near to the wreck of the The body was too decomposed to identify it. The money has been handed to the Collector of Customs, Townsville.

THE BARQUE SYDNEY DISABLED.

The barque Sydney, which left Sydney for this port on the 24th February, had to put back to Port Stephenfon the 6th, disabled in a heavy gale. She was compelled to throw a portion of her cargo overboard.

WRECK OF THE HELEN MACGREGOR.

The steamer Helen Macgregor, 300 tons, was wrecked while bound from Sydney to Grafton by running on a reef. Most of the passengers and crew were taken off, but one boat capsized and its eight occupants were drowned.

AUSTRALIAN SPORTING.

At the Victoria Racing Club's Autumn Meeting the two New Zealand horses, Calumny and Lurline ran. and acquitted themselves so well, it is evident they have suddenly come back to their once brilliant form. The Brunswick Stake, a sweep of 5 soys. with 150 soys. added, was won by Calumny, Bst lib ; with Lurline, Sst 101b, second; and eight others behind. The JKeilor Stakes was won by Light Day, 3 yrs, 7st lllbs, Lurline, 5 yrs, lOst 31bs, second. A fine race won by a head, Gloom, 4 yrs, Sst lllbs, 3rd. The Austra lian Cup, a sweep of 20 soys, with 300 added, was won by Lurline, 5 yrs, Sst lib, by two lengths easily, from Wollomai, 5 yrs, 7st 7ibs, second, and Benyeroo, 6 yrs, 7st, third. Melbourne ran, and was a great favorite, but could not act in the heavy ground. Time, 4 mm. 25 seos.

MR. VOGEL IN A RAILWAY COL LISION.

The London correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald, writing via Suez on the 22nd of January, says :— " Speaking of visitors to England, I am reminded to men tion the arrival of the Hon. Julius Vogel, the energetic Premier of New Zealand. He arrived at Brindisi, with his family, by the last overland mail, which, by the way, was delivered in London on the Saturday morn ing, two days before time. But it was in Italy I met him. His family were travelling in a sleeping carriage from Bologna to Turin, and were involved in a collision at Asti Station, which would have been very serious had «not the train been slack ening speed. I was in the next carriage, and was suddenly awakened, at 7 o'clock in the morning, by finding myself flung upon the floor amid crashing timber and broken glass. Though the compartment was crushed in, nobody was hurt; indeed the injury was confined •to the guard and to the rolling stock. The Vogel family, with myself and others, was detained at Turin in consequence of the accident; and at a season of the year when travelling of anyjkind is inconvenient it was a hatdship to be thrown out of one's calculations and delayed on the road."

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. W In the case of Schofield and others v. Graham, which was a suit in the Warden's for the dissolution of partnership in Scho field's tribute, the plaintiff's were non suited, as one of them had not a miner's right when the suit was instituted. In the Advertiser, Mr Wilson, manager of the Queen of Beauty, makes statements in reference to the late accidents in the mine. Sir George Grey. Host Curtis, of the Pacific Hotel received telegrams this morning from Sir George's committee at Auckland asking him to provide apartments for Sir George Grey and the other gentlemen who are expected down with him. The Meeting. I saw a telegram this morning stating that Mr Stannas Jones, of Auckland, had given the free use of the Theatre Royal here for Sir George's meeting. Sir George is certain to have a " bumper " attendance.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

I visited the Royal Oak mine yesterday, and there was over 5001b3 of specimens, and 20 tons of stuff on hand. From the break down to-day 501bs expected. Good gold visible in rise.

RUSSELL.

(From our^ own Correspondent.) This day. Arrived Christiana, whaler, coming in. Dolly Varden and Heather Bell loading, Wind N.E.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON",

(From our own Correspondent). This day. Row in the Post-office. There is a howling row going on inside the Post-office just now, and all the clerks are quaking in their shoes with terror. A secret has escaped, and threats are made that everyone will be sacked but what the divulger will be found out. The Prices Car rent had a paragrph stating that the safe in the Post-office was so small as not to afford room for registered letters, and that they were consequently kept in an old cupboard in such a dilapidated state that a slight shake would open it. The officials may lire up as much as they like, but it is well known that we want a new Post-office. Unnexpected Liberality. An amusing thing happened to-day. A person collecting subscriptions for a de ceased fireman's family, called upon Joe Nathan, merchant, and expected about one pound, and was perfectly astounded when Mr Nathan gave him a cheque for £20. A wide-awake genius, when informed of such a remarkable piece of liberality, told the col lector—" Now go to Jacob Joseph, a late partner of Nathan's, and write me down an ass if be does not give you more." He did so, and took good care to let Jacob Joseph kiinw what Nathan gave. Joseph quietly coaled his boy and ordered him to write a cheque for £30.

DUNEDIN.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day.

Remarkable Shark Adventure.

During the last trip of the Eliza McPhoe from this port to Catlin River, and when off Cape Saunders a large shark, attracted by a

porpoise hanging over the vessels stern, followed the vessel over twenty-six miles. Those on board endeavoured to secure the shark with harpoons, with which it was struck three times, but each time got away. The last time it became infuriated, went away a quarter of a mile, turned and ran at the vessel with all its strength, striking her on the port bow with such force that (being only in ballast trim) she heeled over. The shark at the time seemed stunned, but a breeze springing up, those on board were not able to catch him. Captain Patterson says the shark was twenty-five feet in length and five feet in diamater.

Gothenburg Relief Fund. While here and at Oamaru, Captain Underwood started a "Gothenburg relief fund," to which he and his officers subscri bed £55, passengers about £5 ; subscriptions obtained in Dunedin and Oamaru, brought the total up to over £iSO. Drowning in the Harbour. Another case of drowning occurred in the Upper Harbour. As the lighter Nightingale was proceeding down harbour this morning, Benjamin Jordan was struck by the boom, knocked overboard and drowned. The deceased swam aconsiderable distance before sinking, but as there was no small boat attached to the lighter, and a strong ebb was flowing, none on board (three in number) could render any assistance.

New Gold Discoveries

The quartz reefs discovered at Twelve Mile are likely to prove important, as from the bearings they are probably a continuation of reefs being worked at Shotover. The reefs are situated, on the spur of the dividing range, but so high that they can only be worked seven months in the year. Some splendid gold-bearing quartz, said to have come from Kawaru is being shown at Arrow town ,- but the locality is kept secret. A vagrant named Atwell was sent to gaol to-day for three months. It was stated by the police that her husband was in gaol, and family in the Industrial School. The family came out in one of the recent immigrant ships. The police are making a raid on some of the quarters of the demimonde. To escape the heavy restrictions at the Magis trate's City Police Court, many of tho3e summoned got married.

Training for the Race. Fast work is now the order of the day. At Forbury, yesterday's sensation was another reported wonderful gallop by Earl Lynne, who was sent twice round with one of his stable companions, before day fairly broke. It was so dark as to render it impossible to distinguish whether the other horse was King Phillip or Spritsail. Whichever it was, the Earl was pulling completely over him, and going in grand style. He is coming up in the betting market rapidly in consequence of his great form, and Spritsail is quite neglec ted. Templeton, Hercules, and Elfin King did steady work. The first two are in fine condition. Tadmor and Traitor had a good spin together, the colt finishing best. Trai tor showed no signs of getting rid of the blowing complaint, which has clung to him for some months past. Somnambula has gone completely. Pertorbe did not show up, perhaps this is the cause of his slightly receding in betting. Atlas is in good fettle, and his friends are confident of his chance. Castaway had a quiet gallop by himself. He has come at shorter price 3ince arrival, and I Gxpect to see him start second favorite for the Cup. Ngaro and Parawhenua had a fast gallop, the filly having a long way the best of it, being able to run clean away from her city companion. She keeps her position as first favorite, and is as much admired as any thing on the ground. Right Bower and Barwon went well together, tbe former pulling hard, but not going very freely.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Pretty Jane. Captain Kennedy, Harbour-master of Poverty, has sent in his resignation pending the inquiry into the stranding of the Pretty Jane. Arrival of the Fitz Reuter. Arrived last night Fitz Reuter from Cuxhauen with German immigrants. She lef c on December 16th, and had a splendid passage to Stewarts Island. From there to port, baffling winds. There were 13 deaths. The last case of sickness was on the 6th instant. The ship is beautifully clean, and the immigrants look clean and healthy.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Death of Mr Stevenson

John Pitcairn Stevenson, second clerk's assistant to the House of Representatives, died this morning, of heart disease, brought on by rheumatic fever. Customs Changes. H. W. Brewer, Esq., the senior landing waiter, who leaves for Auckland on Tuesday next, to take the position of landing sur veyor there, was last night presented with a handsome clock, by the members of the Customs Department, as a small token of respsct and regard. Mr Brewer is much esteemed and liked in Wellington.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Fire in Nelson

A fire broke out last night in a stable adjoining Twist and Gay's large livery stable, which the brigade had great difficulty in saving. The building in which fire broke out and an adjoining one were entirely destroyed.

GREYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Wednesday.

The Races

The races to-day resulted as follows :— The Hurdle Race fell through. Jockey Club Handicap—Guy Fawkes, 1 ; Yatterina, 2; Septimus, 3. Five started. Betting, Tam bourini against field at start.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

The Jockey Club have disqualified the horse Color-Serjeant and jockey Monaghan for pulling him in the late Tapanui meeting.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day :— JNational Bank —Buyers, 695. Fiji Bank—Sellers, 58s. South British Insurance, 50s ; sellers, 50s. National Insurance —Buyers, 275. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £9 10s. North Shore Ferry—Buyers, 15s 6d. Caledonian (double issue), 52s 6d. Golden Calf (new issue)— Sellers, ss. Golden Calf (double issue)— Buyers, 9s 6d. Queen of May—Buyers, 10a 6d. Union Beach —Buyers, 6s 6d. Bismarck, 9s 6d. Royal Oak, 15s ; buyers, 15s. Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, 2a 3d ; sellers, 3s.

EAST TAMAKI RACES.

In a later edition yesterday, we published a pigeon message giving the result of the Pakurangi Welter Handicap, as follows :— Mr Hunt's Skylark, 10st, 1 ; Mr Keough's Polly Plum, lOst 71b, 2 ; Mr. R. J. Taylor's Warwick, 12st lib, 3. Mr Gallery's Eclipse, list 12 ; Mr Kelly's Dainty, list 41b ; and Mr J. S. Buckland's Pakuranga, 7st 101b, also ran.—The Pony race was won by Wai kato Sail; Mr Pennel's Wisdom, 2 ; Mr Robert's Lucy, 3; and Mr Egan's Deception,

4.—The Lady's Purse'was won by Skylark ; Eclipse, 2; and Warwick, 3, —In the Hack race, Mr Quinlan's Gameboy first passed the winning-poBt; Bobtail, 2 ; Harkaway, 3.— The Consolation Handicap terminated : — Dainty, 1 ; Polly Plum, 2.

ill *mmim stair; Thursday, march is, im.



COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard , Coffees both delicious and strong, Brown, Barrett, 1 and Co/s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any 1 Coffee on account of purity and distictness of flavour. • Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es j tablishment In town and province,—Advt. ! ■'' '" j i ■' ' ___ 'A A:.- 'A ______ WANTED, a strong Lact accus tomed to Butchering.—Apply to George Giles, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, a Lodging near the City by a Single Man ol quiet habits.— Beta, Stak office WAJNTED, an active young Girl to wait at table and make herself generally useful —F©r address, apply Star office. ANTED; a young Girl as Nurse maid, and to assist in housework ; references 1 required.—Apply Mrs Percy Smith, Brighton Road, ! Parnell. ANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, Queen-street. ANTED the Public to know that Biordan has opened a first-class Cafe and Restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Fort-street, Lunch or Dinner, comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One Shilling. WANTED, a respectable family of four persons to manage a comfortable Coun try Hotel.—Apply to J. B. Francis, Queen-street, Auckland, between the hours of half-past 9 and half past ten on Saturday morning next. WANTED, by a sober steady man, a situation as driver ; town preferred.— Apply to J.W., St Ah office WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to MiSD. B Cruickshank, Kemuera WANTED, a General Servant where the washing is given out. —Mrs G. Lewis, Jermyn-street. ANTED, a first-class Dressmaker for Napier; must be competent to take entire management of work-rooms.—A. Linabury and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, a young Man, accus tomed to the Grocery Business; must be able to drive a spring Cart. —Apply for address at Stau office. ANTED, a respectable General Female Servant ; re.'ereice required.— Apply io Mrs Hancock, United Sei vice Hotel, Queen and Wellesley-streets. WANTED, a respectable woman as General Servant.—Apply between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m., to Mrs Beckham, Grafton Road. ANTED, a good Boy for the Butchering.—J. W. Garrett. WAN TED, a Partner to assist in the management of an established Cabinet and General Furniture Warehouse; spacious pre mises ; doing a good ready money trade ; capital not so much an Object as business capacity.—VV. L Roth, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress. —Apply between the hours of two and five to Mrs W. T. J. Bell, Rutland-street, Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. ANTED, an Engineer for a Bush Saw-mill; also, a Circular and Breaking down hand. —Apply to Holdship and Co., Cusiom house-street. ANTED, a strong Youth, one accustomed to riding preferred.—Apply to Geo. Raynes, Butcher, Parnell Rise. WANTED, a first - class Shoeing Smith. —Apply at once to J. Andrews, Epsom. ANTED KNOWN.—That EM man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hors»s, Caitle, Sheep, &c,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprnins Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cats of evrry kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. ANTED, to dispose of the Tools, Fittings, Fixtures, &c, of a House Painter, &c.; rent low.—Apply Stab office. WANTED, by a new arrival, with excellent testimonials, a situation as good plain Cook; a sobec, steady man.—Hannaford's Registry, High-street. ANTED to SELL, the Business of a Tinsmith, established upwards of ten years, with stock, machinery, tools, fixtures, &c. — Apply Wm. Beal, Wellesley-street East, Auckland. T'~"~0 BAKERS.—Wanted a Second Hand for the country ; good wages and con stant employment. None but a steady man need apply to F. DeKose, Otahuhu BaJiory, Otahuhu. i ANTED, a General Servant; re-' ferences required.—Apply to Mrs G. S. ! Jakins, Ponsonby Road. WANThD, all parties going to Chine- j n?ur. to call at Allen's, opposite the Paeroa Landing. Good accommodation. WHO would go to Wakefield-street, to have, Framing and Gilding done in all their branches ? Sensible people only, and they will get full satisfaction from J. R. DE COURCY. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, fac, at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, a Smith.--Apply to Cousins and Atkin. A&j A. N TED KN UW N, that D * » GoLniE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, <Sfcc.,&c, at the lowost market price, at his \ard , Custom-home ■treet. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds ot ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Office. ANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they 'will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin House, Wakefield-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the ffice, Wellesley-street East, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANTED KNOWN, that H. L. POSSENNEBB.IE, Tailor, *c, HAS BIsMOVED to those Premises lately occupied by the Post-office, Shortland-street, where he hopes to receive that liberal patronage hitherto accorded. AST EJD to BELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SJVLIRT, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. ANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, nd Red-gum Felloes, &a, Ac., always on hand. A aarge supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand JOE IMMEDIATE SALE. I|A Freehold Allotment in Grey-street, 100 x 165 links. There is erected on the property a five-roomed House, Kitchen, "Wash-house, Coach-house and Stable.—Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings, FENCE EOR APPROACHES TO MANGERE BRIDGE. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 18,1875. TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, for the erection of a Protective Fence on both sides of the approaches to the Mangere Bridge. Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works office, Short land-street. G. MAURICE O'RORKE, Superintendent.



WANTED, immediately, a Second Cook—a good man—for the s.s. Mikado; highest wages given.—Apply on board to W. J. Giffordj Head Steward, aUPERINTENDENCY ELECTION. SIR GEORGE GREY Will address the Electors of the Province at the CHORAL HALL, on MONDAY EVENING, March 22nd; Chair to be taken at 8 o'clock. OST, at Ellerslie Gardens yesterday, a Bunch'of Trinkets—Gold Key, Greenstone, 2 Gold Coins, and a Locket.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Star office. STRAYED, on Sunday night last, the 14th instant, from Onehunga, a Bay Horse, branded DF on neo.r side of rump.—Anyone return ing the same to W. A. Patterson, Princes-street, Onehunga, will be rewarded ; and any person found detaining the same after this notice will be prosecuted. March 17,1875. rpONIC SOL-EA CHORAL UNION. The Committee of the above having just received a large supply of New Music, cordially invite all holding the Elementary Certificate to join the Class Meeting at L'dWardes-wveet Schoolroom on Friday evening, at 7.30. LOST, between Hobson and Fort streets, on Friday last, a Pair of Spectacles in case, silver mounted.—The finder wiU be rewarded by applying to Williams & Co. "TOYALORANGEINSTITUTION. The regular Monthly Meeting of tho Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2, will be held on Friday, the 19th instant, at 730 p.m. sharp. After the usual business, there will be a Royal Arch Purple Meeting; R.A.P. brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. _____ IN the Kstate of Archibald McGibbon deceased —All persons indebted to the above named deceased are requested to pay the same forth with to Mr A. Brock, Solicitor, Wyndham Chambers. t? ORE ST BRS' LODGE, Jj onehunga. Persons desirous of joining a Foresters' Lodge in Onehunga will please meet at Fuller's Royal Hotel, Onehunga, on Friday, March 19, at 7.30 p.m. G. STRAHAN. THE regular Monthly Meeting of tha Prince of Wales Lodge, No 1338, E.C., will be held thi3 Thursday Evening at 7.30 p.m., at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-str«et. By order of the W.M. —M. S. LEERS, P.M., Secretary. ELECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of "The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Henry Colin Balneavis, Esq., Returning Officer for tho Electoral District of Auckland City AVest, do hereby givo notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the Bth day of March, 1875, under the Seal of the Clerk of tho Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return for one qualified person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomina tion of Candidates will take place at the Young Men's Christian Association Building at noon on SATUR DAY, the 27th day of March, 1875 ;' and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on TUESDAY, the 30th day of March, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling-place for the Electoral District of Auckland City West:— The Young Men's Christian Association Building. H. C. BALNEAVIS. Returning Officer. T O. G. T. THE STAR OP NEWTON LODGE. The Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet at (i.30 THIS EVENING, for the purpose of adjourning to attend the meeting that is to be addressed by the Hon. Mr Fox. jas. McGregor, W.C.T. rpo G. HOLDSHIP, ESQ. SIR, —We, the undersigned, Electors of City of Auckland East, request you will allow yourself to be ' put in nomination for the vacancy in the Provincial [ Council, caused by the resignation of Mr P. A. | Philips, and we pledge ourselves to support and use ' our influence to secure your election. J. LOGAN CAMPBELL, J. M. DARGAVILLE, And 330 others. TO J. M. DARGAVILLE, ESQ., J. L. CAMPBELL, ESQ., >ND THE 330 OTHER ELECTORS SIGNING THE REQUISI TION. GEN .CLEMEN,—I have much pleasure in comply ing with your request, and if elected will do my best to promote the interests of this province. I am, gentlemen, Yours faithfully, G. HOLDSHIP. HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSARY i 4, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. "TJEVONPORT, NORTH SHOEE. The Handsome Marine Villa at present occupied by the Rev. Joseph Bates, TO LET on the 31st inst, OLIVER MAYS. p A E R ~~0 A~. THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD IN the TOWNSHIP OP PAEROA, OHINEMURI, Am_ FOR PRIVATE SALE By . 7 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street, Auckland. rpHISTLE HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE , QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return.many thanks to the public, for the very liberal support accorded him tor many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he Is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rotn town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OP WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte . . Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Ram Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ABSOETED CASHS MADE UP TO .ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS: STRICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, the same as from bonded Store, ■oldfln any quantity.



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. Extra Special Night of those Successful Artistes, MR. AND MRS. HOSKINS (MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE), ASTD MR. GEORGE DARRELL, Who Will appear To-night in the Great Five-act Drama of C A M I L L E ! Camille (Ist time in Auckland) .Miss Florence Colville Count deVarville :*^ Armand Mr G. DarieU Friday.—Grand Fashionable Night.—" Woodcock's Little Game," and " High Life Below Stairs. PEICES :—Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. JUST ARRIVED— »J THE WONDERFUL LEOPARD BOY, Who created so much excitement in America a few years ago, and the SMALLEST LADY IN THE WORLD, Together with many other AMUSING AND INTERESTING THINGS, WiU he on EXHIBITION FOR A FEW EVENINGS, At the OLD MARKET LAWN. Open from 7 till 10 p.iC. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. FjpHE HOK WILLIAM EOX 1 Will deliver AN ADDRESS ON TEMPERANCE THIS EVENING IN THK LoRNiC-Si'KEET H4LL. Chair to he taken at 7.30 o'clock by Sir George Gr.*.v. The public are invited. JOSIiPH SYMS, Sen., Auckland Pioieer Lodge No. 5,1.0. G.T. TO CAPTAINS AND OWNERS OF VESSELS. BALLIN BROS, beg to call the attention of the Captains, Owners, and Providores of vessels to the superior quality of iEruted Waters, Cordials, &c, manufactured by them. Having always a large stock in hand, they are in a position to execute all orders with despatch. Warranted to keep for any length of time, and in any climate. BALLIN BROS., Upper Queen-street. ___ Bottles Bought. PT HUNGER'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORGE HESLOP, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. J^ 0 T I- C E. The Office of the Auckland Permanent Building and Investment Society is removed to No. 93, Queen street, third door above Wyndham-street. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TO LET, a small Office in a Central Posi tion in the City.—Kobert Home, ishort land-street. F~"OR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, .£450. To be Let, with a purchasing clause, at Remuera, a comfortable Gentleman's Residence, with out buildings, and every convenience, together with nine acres of choice land, well drained and securely fenced. Rent, £52 per annum ; term to commence from Ist April, 1875.— R. C. Greenwood, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. To Working Men, Speculators, &c—To be had for £95 cash, Two Three-roomed Cottages in Wakefield street. newly painted, and in good repair, with well of first-class water, and largo yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for 9s per week each. The property is leasehold, with 18 years to run. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, 4c, at Lowest Prices. Also, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Commissi n Agent, Market House. HE AUCKLAND MASONIC HALL COMPANY (LIMITED). TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE "JOINT STOCK COMPANIES' ACTS." CAPITAL £10,000 In 5,000 Shares of £2 each. PAID UP CAPITAL TO 8E.... £5,000 Provisional Directors — G. S. Graham, Esq. I C. A. Harris. Esq. W. C. Wilson, Esq. T. Macffarlane, Esq. John Hay, Esq. I And the W.M.s of different Lodges. Solicitor—A. Brock. Interim Secretary—G. N. Brassey. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Treasurer —William Lodder. PROSPECTUS. The object of forming a Masonic Hall Company is to furnish a want that has been long felt in Auckland —namely, the erection of a suitable building in which to conduct Masonry in a proper and decorous man ner apart from hotels. It is therefore intended to erect a substantial brick building, in which members of Lodges can meet apart from those who are not members of the craft. For the benefit of members of the craft who are non-residents in Auckland, it is intended to establish a Masonic Club, with a view to providing a place in which members of the craft can spend sociable pastime, in connection with which a library and reading-room will be provided, and suitable accom modation for those wishing to board on the premises in preference to seeking hotel accommodation. It is proposed to build the Hall on the first floor, large and commodious, in order to make it useful either for a concert room or lecture hall, and have the Lodge-room apart from the public-hall. With the view. of attaining the proposed object the Pro visional Committee have purchased a suitable site, having frontages to Queen and Grey-streets, at a cost of £1,200, the estimated cost of a suitable building being about £4,000. The deposit on the purchase of the abovementioned site has been paid by the various Lodges in Auckland, who have subscribed the requisite amount. To enable the Company to carry out the above pro posals, it is intended in the first instance to allot the whole of the shares, and caU up one-half of the capital only in the following manner:—A deposit of 2s 6d per share on application, and 2s 6d on allot ment, the allotment of such shares to close on the 20th of March, 1875, the remaining 15s to be paid up in three calls of 5s per share, such calls to be made at intervals of three months, payable as follows :—ss per share on the 20th of June, 5s per share on the 20th September, and the final call of 5s on the 20th December. It is proposed to offer a premium for the best design for a building suitable for the requirements of the Company, which will be open to the inspection of shareholders when completed. As soon as a sufficient number of shares have been applied for, a general meeting of the shareholders will be called for the purpose of electing a Directory and Management. Brethren are invited to render every assistance in then- power towards forwarding the objects of the Company, as it is calculated to be a good investment for capital, from the sound financial basis on which it is proposed to start the Company—namely, to have no debt either on land or building. Applications for shares . will in the meantime be ' made, and deposits thereon paid to the treasurer, Wm. Lodder, Esq. GEORGE N. BRASSEY Interim Secretary to the Provisional Board Directors. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, on Friday, 2nd April, 1875. Business:—To receive report of proceedings and accounts, and to elect office-bearers. Nominations of office-bearers will be received by the Secretary up to the 31st March. N.B. —Shares fully paid up or otherwise issued at any time. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. ON SALE By the Undersigned :— Ex Otago, from Melbourne SUGAR Prom the Yarraville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W,"bINNBY.



GENUINE SALE OS DKAPERY & CLOTHING AT GRJEATLY REDUCED PRICES! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Begs to Inform his numerous customers and.the public that hejhas commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OT HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been RE-MABKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made onl every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it isjmore particilarly h CLEAR OUT A HEA.V URPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS. AND CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE Without including Manchester and other plain, Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers | have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &c. E [AT 1 WHOLESALE PRICES, AND DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, *c, &C., AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. Thef wing REDUCTIONS on the Prices hare been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, 4c, 12} to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 16 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob. rgs, French Iferinoes, and all plain Goods, 12} per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, &c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, &c, 16 to 25 per cent reduction. Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 655. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. V~ THIS IS THE FIRST [CLEARING-OUT SALE; H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AKD IS A GENUINE ONE. m g£t H. ATKINS, LATTS HAY AND HONEYMAN.



66, QUEEN-STREET. W. EATTRAY'S FURNISHING DEPARTMENT Is supplied with a LARGE AND W TELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINSTER, AXD PELT CARPETS. 2/4, 5/8, and 3/4 Stab- Carpets. Hearth Rugs, Brush and Chain Door Mats. Floor Cloths (best quality), in all widths? W The new noiseless Floor Cloth Linoleum. Flax and Coir Mattings. 4-4, 6-4, 6-4£ China Matting, extra quality. TAPESTRY AND VELVET PILE, Embroidered Cloth, Printed Cloth, and Victoria Table Covers. Union and Wool Damasks. Wool Repps. Printed Cabinet Cloth. Cretonnes. Swiss, Lace, Leno, and Muslin Curtains, Green, Buff, and White. Window Hollands, 10/4, 11/4, 12/4, Best Extra. SUPER BLANKETS. Cot Blankets. &C, &c., &c. W. RATTRAY, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 06, QUEEN-STREET. ;,r: TO-MORROW. POTATOES, ONIONS, CHEESE (Wairoa),* BUTTER, CKOOKERY, FURNITURE,. &c. W. D O W D E N WILL sell by auction To-niorrow, at his mart, at 11 o'clock, Potatoes, Flour, Oatmeal, Candles Onions, Maize, Wheat, Jam Cheese, Butter, Soap, Tea CROCKERY— Toilet Sets, Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers Jugs, Mugs, Bowls, &c, &c. FURNITURE— Couches, Chairs, Drawers, Bedsteads Also, A Feather Bed (new), about 60fts. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PO U L T R V—Fowls, Turkeys. Ducks, Geese, Pigecns, Canaries, &c. PRODUCE — 200 sacks Potatoes, Onions, Carrots* - Cheese, Butter, B*con, Hams, Bran, Flour, BeeP Apples, Pears, Quinces, i.aimons, one ca_se Gil" more's best Hams GROCERIES—6O boxes good Tea, Candles, Salmon, Dates HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS.—A Superior English-made Perambulator, 2 Trucks Clothing, Superior iuifle, Patent sun-shade . Also, A Good Cottage Piano (new) lately imported. TO-MORROW, 1 o'clock p.m. IMPORTANT TO BIRD FANCIERS. To he sold by Auction, EIGHTEEN Superior CANARIES, A lot of Cages. ARTHUR'S MART. R. ATHRUR. FRIDAY, MARCH 19. VALUABLE DRAWING-ROOM SUITE., WALNUT PIANOFORTE. WALNUT CENTRE TABLE, DINING TABLE. Removed to the Mart por Convenience • of Sale. THE subscribers have been instructed by Major George, who is leaving tbe Province^; to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at II o'clock, ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE in Walnut, upholstered in crimson Rep ; handsome Wal nut Centre Table, \V alnut Whatnot and Chess Table, pair Hand-painted Vases and Centre Stand (very elegant and chaste), Rirnu Telescope, Dining Table, handsome Dinner Service (over 100 pieces), Dessert Service (green and gold), Carpets, Fenders and Fireirons. two Double Iron Bedsteads and Spring-A attrasses, Single and Double AVasb-stands and Ware, six Hair-seated Chairs, Marble-top Toilet Mirrors, Curtain Poles, Cane Chairs, Table, Perambu lator, Refrigerator, Stone Jars, Ciockery, Cooking Utensilß, Garden Roller (iron), Patent Lawn Mower. Also, Excellent Walnut Pianoforte by Kelly, hand some Walnut Drawing-room Suite, consisting of Couch, two Arm Chairs and Six Chairs, Walnut Whatnot, Spring-sea+ed Couch and Arm Chair (covered with green damask). Clocks, Gilt Cornices and Fringe, Venetian Blind, two Office Tables with drawers, Washstands and Ware, Single Iron Bedstead, Hair Mattrasses, Cooking Utensils, two Mainsails suitable for Rick Covers, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. 'to MACHINISTS, SAW - MILL PRO -1 PJRIETORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. GEO. W. BINNEY HA S received instructions from Messrs Combes and Daldy to sell, by public auction, at their Stores, on Thursday, March £5, at 11 o'clock shar v, The following MACHINERY, consisting of— 1 Cut-off Saw 1 Bench „ 1 Slitter „ 1 Cutting-up Machine 4 Lathes 1 rouble Slotter and Fitt'ngs 6 Moises" Patent Drill P)esses and Fittings 6 Kellames' Pat ant Fire Benders NOW ON VIEW AT IHE ST©RES OF MESSRS. COMBES & DALDY. Terms at sale.