time, as McGarry and others saw him drink jn" heavily over night. Mr Perkins says he had no idea the man was hurt or he should w \e stopped and rendered him assistance. JfretfJVlcLeod confirms Mr Perkins' version of j^r fracas, and says that he himself had the v'p in his own hand. The latest accounts {f^'the hospital represent Anderson .as much better and in no danger. We hear that Anderson sustained a similar injury about three months a^o at the hands of a drunken passenger.

TELEGRAMS.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Messenger's, Gillan and party's tribute 6nished crushing 13 tons, and obtained 38ozs 4dwts Gfi;re, with 70ozs from specimens. The former gives an average of Bozs per ton. The Golden Calf crushing gave ISozs. 13dwts. from 12 tons.

The California tribute crushing yielded 140z3. Idwt. The Moanatairi total melted is 281oz. 14dwts.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our Own Correspondent ) This day. Tawhiao and family are at Kopua, busy threshing. The agricultural show takes place at Te Awamutu (on Wednesday next. There are numerous entries in all classes.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Auckland Vessels.

The Gem, from Auckland, and Dolly Varden, from Whangaroa, are windbound. The colliers have all left.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON,

(From our own correspondent.) This day. The Land Quarrel.

The land quarrel between Messrs. Buller and Bunny is the talk of the town, and after making all allowances for the boundless audacity of the one and the illimitable cheek of the other, there is something about the whole affair which is still mysteriously shrouded from the public eye. Ifc appears that the Superintendent was the first to recommend L>r Buller to go in for the land, telling him it was a good spec. Dr Buller would not buy a pig in a poke, and stipu lated that he should be allowed to go and see the land. He did so, but when he came back he found that the Superintendent had entirely changed his mind, and wrote a memo to make a proclamation reserving the land from sale. The public is curious to know what intervened between the Superin tendent's first desire to sell and subsequent anxiety to conserve the public estate. Then Mr Bunny's virtuous indignation afc Dr Bailer's land jobbing, and his getting a £15,000 cheque out of the General Govern ment to buy up the lot altogether pretty much puzzle 3 the town, and people generally give it up, and say the ways of the " Heathen Chinee " are peculiar. , The Eev Charles Clark. The Rev Charles Clark don't go to Oamaru and Timaru as originally proposed. He has to hurry back to Melbourne, but will pro bably visit Christchurch and Wellington on his way back. .New Presbyterian Church. A new Presbyterian Church and school house will soon be in course of erection here. Presbyterians are individually the richest and by far the most liberal congrega tion in Wellington, they are not, however, numerically powerful. Theatrical. The Public Hall Company refused an offer from Mr Bales to lease the Theatre for 12 months at an annual rental of £850. Mr Bates was also prepared to covenant to leave in the Theatre at the expiry of his tenancy property valued afc £1000.

Water for Shipping. The present lessee of the wharf would not bid up to the reserve on Saturday for the water privilege of the wharf, though the rate was lower than he has been paying the last six months. The probability is the Corporation will take the management of the wharf water itself, and make the pier-master attend to it. At present his duties are pnrely nominal. They will thus find out what is the real income derived from supply ing the shipping with water. ; They have no idea upon the matter at present.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Arrived : Warwick from Auckland

The Telegraph recently published a series of letters that passed between the Crown Lands' Commissioner and a small farmer, named Boberteon. These shewed that Kobertson had bought a piece of land on Rhodes's run from the Crown, but subject to investigation by the Commissioner. The land was bought at the latter end of 1873. In a long letter from the Commissioner, pub lished by the Telegraph, he informs Robert son the land he bought was included in Mr Ehodes's Crofton Grant, which probably was issued in error. But the maps in the Land Office left it open to doubt whether the land was not open for sale. The error is in one or two others, but in which the Commissioner could not positively state without an elaborate survey. Mr .Robert son is then informed he can have his money back again. The Telegraph thinks this case shows the loose system in the administration of Crown lands which is probably due to the Government thrusting so many duties of an irreconcileable nature on public men. Both the Commissioner and Chief Surveyor hold three or more offices.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Fernglen's Passengers- Passengers per Fernglen from London to Auckland:—Cabin: Miss Collett, Mr Nelson. Mr Badham, Miss Bad ham, Mr Lyon, Mrs Coerty and family, Mrs Bertram, Mrs Fox Sturad, Mr Legg, Mrs Legg and daughter; Messrs Briarly, Fryer, and Camley.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Suez Mail. Arrived—Wellington, from the sonth with the mail. She goes north at noon to morrow. Fire at Palmerston. n . Palmerston, an inland town in the Ohinemnri district, Manson's Mill wa3 des troyed by fire. By great exertions the cut timber lying Btacked was saved. Severe Earthquake. A severe shock of earthquake is said to have been felt here on Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Charter for the University. jtyf&fjrHGvr Zealand University, a letter ZfL&fLoe secretary to the Governor was read -v'bEmWlj .^t; Sir James Fergusson had written s to England applying for a charter for the University. The Government were requested | to call the attention of Mr Vogel by tele -1 Ittph, to the fact that no answer had been suwe to Sir James Fergasaon application.

Matriculation.

io was resolved tnat the secretary of the affiliated institutions forward to the Regis trar _of University the names of students passing afc their respective institutions and the mstiiculatiou examinations and the dhip oi; their passing J and that every January the Registrar of the University publish the names of all students matricu lated during the year' with the date of matri culation. The Chancellor was directed to make arrangements with some reputable bookseller for the supply of text-books and books required for examination. A number of statutes and regulations were agreed to.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Races. Since Ngaro's arrival at Dunedin he has become a tirm favorite for the cup. Ngaro and Traitor are almost the only two backed.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) . This day. The Bobycito from Newcastle, brings in telligence of a continuance of severe floods at Morpcth. There was much distress. The Hon Mv Arnold, whose death is al ready reported, was with his man servant named McFadyean in a boat in the river, near his residence, when it; was upset. Arnold's body has not since been recovered. McFadyead was rescued from a willow tree, in the branches of which he found safety, but in which he had been for nine hours before he was rescued. <■>

Later news stated that the River had fallen thirty-three feet six inches, and was still falling.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Cup. Hercules, Castaway, Templeton,? Elfin King, and Slcdmere (colt) arrived^ per Phoebe, and were safely landed. All the Cup horEes are now hard at work, and their movements are closely watched.

Mail Parcels

By the San Francisco mail there were despatched 3,134 letters, and 3,666 papers. Received via Frisco, 6,139 letters and 19,200 newspapers. Suez mail inwards X'eceived 1,811 letters, 1,920 newspapers.

CITY COUNCIL—This Day.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present : His Worship the Ma3 7or (in the chair), Coun cillors Buchanan, Hurst, Holdship, and Macready.

CORRESPONDENCE. A long lisb of letters were enumerated as having been sent since tho last meeting.

STANLEY-STREET DRAIN

A letter from Theodore Tiune, enlarging upon the nuisance of the Stanley-street drain, was read. Three of Messrs Fraser and Tinne's clerks were away all in consequence of the sickening stench.

The Town Clerk said the distillery had authorised an expenditure for the purpose of improving the drain. The distillery would leave off working in six weeks. After some pointless discussion, the matter dropped. WATER SUPPLY NEGOTIATORS. A letter from Messrs J. C. Firth aud W. Aitken was read expressing their intention of charging nothing for their valuation of Messrs Low and Motion's property. A formal vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Firth and Aitken, for their disinter ested and valuable services. 3 £i 31 WAYS. A suggestion received in a letter from Messrs. Owen Jones and Co., that the system of street tramways should be intro duced into Auckland, was favourably re ceived, and was relegated for consideration to a special committee of the whole Council on Monday next. B'ILDING REGULATIONS. An application from Mr. Herapath for permission from the Council for Mr. Charles Major to cover a new building on his pre mises in Weliesley-streefc with shingles, was not complied with, it being voted against the > building regulations. THE FIRE IN, NEWTON. Messrs MaeCormick and McKechnie applied by letter on behalf of Bedell and Watson for an extension of the lease of the land upon which the Star Hotel lately stood, for a further period of 21 years, that they might rebuild the premises. On the motion of Councillor Holdship the matter was referred to the Endowment committee. RE-SHINGLING AGAIN. On the matter of an application from Mr Mears for permission to re-shingle an old building in Chapel-street, a warm discussion ensued, in which Councillor Holdship dilated upon the impossibility of applying the law enforcing iron or slate roofs in all cases. Some buildings would not bear it.—The ap plication was refused. mr. giles' rates.

Mr Giles, the butcher, attended to further an application for the City Council to reduce his rating. He was rated at £250 for his two shops in Queen-street. He only asked £2 per week for each of them. The City .Valuator (Mr. Ridings) Btated that Mr Giles had been asking £3 and £2 15s for them. After some discussion it was proposed by Councillor Cosgrave and secon ded by Councillor Macready that the "ap plication be not granted. Carried.

SURVEYORS REPOKT,

The City Surveyors Report, which was read. This bad reference principally to the drainage of Eden-street Jermyn, and neigh bourhood.

Councillor Holdship thought the matter of the drainage affected by the railway works a very important matter. He proposed that it be referred to the Streets Committee.

Councillor Macready thought they ought to|be careful how they interfered with it.

COOK AND LAMB,

Mr Goldie, Inspector of carriages Ac, hav ing reported that several complaints had been made of these rival buss proprietors for starting their carriages together and causing a nuisance, the matter was debated and referred to the Street Committee.

FORTNIGHTLY PAYMENTS.

The payment of the ordinary account was authorised.

FORMATION OP HE! BURDT-STREET.

For this work their were four tenders sent in. Mr Jones was successful, the amount being, with channelling, £795—without channelling, £680. This was all the business.

"OUR AMERICAN COUSIN."

This favourite drama, in which that extreme representation of an aristocratic fool, Lord Dundreary, which Sothern rendered famous at the Haymarket Theatre, was the Bubject of Saturday night's entertainment at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Mr. Hoskins ap peared as Trenchard, and imparted to that character all the nabional peculiarities of which it is capable. Mr. Darrell, as the hop ping, lisping, brainless Dundreary, appeared to great advantage, and was eminently suc cessful. Miss ColviUe was really exquisite as the beautiful, open-hearted Florence Trenchard ; Miss Clara Stephenson as Mary Meredith was pleasing, and equal to the rustic picture. Abel Murcott, by Mr Aveling; and Binney, by Sam Poole were natural and life-like. Mrs Jones and Miss Maggie Knight exhibited their separate performances with sustained ability, and Mise Patty Holt was as graceful as ever as Georgia, a part well nutted to thii young

actress. ''Our American Cousin" has been introdnced into all civilised coun tries, hence comment upon the play itself is unnecessary. We would remind our readers however that Shakespeare's tragedy of Othello, will be brought forward to-night, when Mr Hoskins will appear as lago, Mr Darrell as Othello, and Miss Colville as Emilia. Othello is one of the poet's greatest conceptions, and illustrates the growth, development and fatal result of unfounded jealousy, through the whispers, connivances, and fatal influence of a scoundrel upon a weak-minded man. Othello contains a lesson which is useful in a world of scandal which all will do well co take to heart.

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COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong, Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to at>y Coffee on account of purity and distictness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost ecery grocery es tablishment in town and province,—Advt. WTater ! wateeTPwaterl ON'S AXE by J. Craig, Fort-street. TTESSEL wanted to load heavy bulk V Timber for Melbourne.—Apply to JOHN REID, Commerce-street. ANTED, v General Servant,— Mrs Alfred BucMand, Newmarket. & NTED, a strong Boy for the Kitchen, —Apply to E. Waters, Confectioner. ANTED, a General Servant— Apply to E. Waters, Confectioner. WANTED, a middle-aged Female as General Servant for Wangaroa, Bay of Islands.—Apply at the shop next Eagle Hotel, Albert street. » WASTED, a Nursery Governess, NuriegM for Waikato," Housemaid and Nursemaid (gentleman's family), two good Carters, and several Female Servants. —Hannaford's Registry. High-street. ANTED, a Junior Hand.—J. Moses, Leviathan Clothing Establishment. ANTED, a Smith. - Apply to Cousins and Atkin. ANTE D, an expert Off-bearer.— Apply at Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, by a new arrival, with excellent testimonials, a situation as good plain Cook; a sober, steady man.—Hannaford's Registry, High-street. WANTED immediately, a respect able Housemaid—Apply Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. A N 'i ED, a Skye Terrier Dog—A. Porn well. WANTED, a Situation as Cook or Baker, either in town or country. First class references can be given.—Apply to D.W., Stab office. WANTED, by a respectable couple, man as Gardener, wife as Servant or House keeper if required.- -Address Q, Star oftice. WANTED, a young Girl to assist in housework. —Airily, during forenoon, to Mrs Ruck, Paruell. A NTED, a stout Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply to C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at Mra Wilson's Dining Rooms, Wellesley-street. WANTED the Public to know that Riordan has opened a first-class ,Cafe and Restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Fort-street, Breakfast, Dinner, or Tea, comprising all the delica cies of the season, One Shilling. AIN TED to SELL, an Eight roomed House, nearly new, pleasantly situated in the neighbourhood of Ponsonby. Price, .£3so.—For address, apply at Star oftice. WANTED, an owner for a stray Greyhound Pup, about six months old, brindle, with white tip on tail. Can bo obtained by paying expenses of advertisement and keep ; if not claimed, will be sold. W~ TINTED to SELL, the Business of a Tinsmith, established iipwards of ten years, with stock, machinery) tools, fixtures, &c. — Apply Win.. Beal, Wellcsley-streot East, A.uckland. ANTED, a General (Servant.— Apply office of this paper. ANTED, a Stroiig Youth as Messen ger. —Apply to. Publisher at Star office. TO BAKERS.—Wanted a Second Hand for the country ; good wages and con stant employment. None but a steady man need apply to F. Dsßose, Ot»huhu Bakery, Otahuhu. ANTED, by a young Lady, a Situation as Visiting Governess ; good re ferences.—S.C., Star office. ANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs G. S. Jakins, Ponsonby Road. j WANTED, a competent Assistant] ' for the Manchester Department.—Apply to Lewis Bros. WANTED, all parties going to Ohine muri 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 then.1 branches ? Sensible people only, and they will get full satisfaction from J. R. DE COPRCY. ANTiS-iD, 50U tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewtor, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, ifec., at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager \hf A.NTED JLjNUWW, that I) w v Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including B»shes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad' Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&a, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, that T. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices—Address Star Offlca. W" 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, Wakefleld-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from Short!and-atreet 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 face, Wellesley-street Vast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANTED KNOWN, that H. L. POSSENNE3EIE, Tailor, *c, HAS REMOVED to those Premise* lately occupied by the Post-office, Shortland-stieet, where he hopes to receive that liber;; 1 patronage hitherto accorded. A JNT ED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. ??.B- Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to. Bine 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, Spebea, nd Red-gam Felloes, &&, '*<?., always on hand. A aarge supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowpn band AR'X'ED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman'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. ISS SQUIRLS— A Letter for you at the Custom-house Hotel. ' __ _ _. KEWTON OLIvFbRANCH LODGE. The members of the above Lodge, and of the Order generally, are requested to meet at the Lodge-room (Newton Hall), TO-MOREOW, at 2.30 p.m., in order tn take t>art in the Funeral of Brother McGibbon. W- B- CARTWRIGHT, W.S. TTICTOBIA COMPANY, A.X.V. The Last Monthly Inspection of the Volunteer Year will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVEN - ING, 16th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Every memberJs warned to attend. - : >■ ■ H . ByOTder ' THOS. C. SELF. Color-Sergeant, Victoria Company. .' WtfaMarch, WTO. ... ,'TT...«--„..,



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. By general desire, to enable the production of several legitimate plays and dramatic novelties, MR. AND MRS; HOSKINS (MISS FLORENCE COLVILIE), Will continue their admired representations for a limited number of nights, Appearing with MR. GEORGE DA RRELL. TO-NIGHT (Monday), Shakespeare's great tragedy of OTHELLO J lago Mr Hoskins Othello Mr G. Darrell Emilia Miss Florence Colville For positively this night only. PRICES :—CiitCLE, 4s;; Staixs, 2s. Gd.; Pit, Is. TU S T ARRIVED— tl 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, Will be on EXHIBITION FOR A FEW EVENINGS, At the OLD MARKET LAWN. Open from 7 till 10 p in. ADM ISSI O N—ONE SHILLING. A. c7~ B. S. . A.UC&LAHD BRANCH, No 81. THE ANNUAL BALL Of tte above Brar.ch v»ili-be held in the CHORAL BALL, on WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH,' (St. Patrick's Day). Dancing to comtKfince at 9 p m. Ladie3 by Invitation Circular only. Tickets, 10s Ocl each, ru»y bis obtained at Clarke Bros, Queen-street ; Mr J. Calluan's Bootmaker, Queen-street; Mr J. Flync's, Ktutioner, Wellnsloy street ; Mr J. Dempscy's, Coachmaker's Arms Hotel, Albert-street ; Mr 15. Backet's Market Hotel, Grey street ; Mr M. .Dervan's Nevada Hotel, Qu&enstreet; or of any Members of the Committee, and the Secretary. B. HAMILL, Secretary. TT A. C. B. S. Auckland branch, No 81. The Members of tho above Branch will assemble at St. Patrick's Hall on WEDNESDAY MORNING next, the 17th March, at 7 HO o'clock sharp. Full Regalia and White Gloves. By order. JAMES CLARKE, President. "1 W. McL AO H TTaTW, «l • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has Just Opened, ex Dilharree, Warwick, India, &c, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS FOR THE COMING SEASON. THE MILLINERY, MANCHESTER, AND DRESS DEPARTMENTS, WILL BE FOUND REPLETE WITH ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON, The following Specialties are worthy the attention of Ladies:— Whalebone Stay-fasteners, guaranteed not to break. Coats' Coloured Machine Cotton, guaranteed not to twist or break in using. Ladies' Zanella Cloth Umbrellas, with Satin Borders ; will wear better than Siik. Girls' Kid Gloves, good and cheap. Dress Whalebone in sets, obviates the necessity for cutting and shaping. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. in tho 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. ~T\EYONPORT, NORTH SHOfIE. The Handsome Marine Villa at present occupied by the Rev. Joseph Bates, TO LET on the 31st inst, OLIVER MiYS. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, March 15,1875. SEVERAL complaints having been made to this offl.ee regarding the practice of defacing walls, fences, &c, attention is hereby drawn to Section 8: — By-Law No. 6.—Placing any placard or other document, writing, •or painting, on, or otherwise defacing any house or building, or any wall, fence, lamp-post, or gate, without the consent of the occupier or owner thereof. Penalty, Five Pounds. NOTICE is hereby given that any person infringing the foregoing by-law hereafter, will be proceeded against. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. /CORPORATION WATER WORKS. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, March 12,1875. Intending Contractors who wish to examine the sites of the various works in connection with the Auckland Water Supply, are informed that the ngineer will meet them, for the purpose of walking over the ground, at the Western Springs, on TUES DAY, the 16th instant, at 3 p.m. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, March 9,1875. "DATE NOTICE. Persons are requested to bring or send then? rate notices to the office of the Receiver, when paying rates. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A TJCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA- J\. TION. ■ Members; and intending members, are requested to pay their subscriptions for the current year to either of the undersigned, or to the Treasurer (Mr J. O.Havies), by not later than the 18th instant. Prize money* April,



OT: PATRICK'S DAY SPOBTS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH. tJndey the Patronage and in the Presence of tiie Ofliowsaad Members of the H.A.0.8.5. Committee i Bro D, Fallen, P P. Bro J. Clarke, B P. Bra J. Little, V.P. Bro B Hamill, B S. Bro J. Sullivan, V. V.P. Bro J. Demi: sey, P.T. Bro W. G, O-jnnolly Bro M. Gallagher Bro P. Maddig*n Bro J. Oal.sgher Bro J. P. Lo;.ergan .. Bro S. Fairweather Bro J. O'Donnell Bio H. Biennan PROGRAMME. Ist 2nd prize prize Boys' Eace, 11 o'clock If] 3 j>B Hop, Step, and Jump 20s JS 100 yards Handicap jfort Eace. Prize, £2, presented by H A C.B.S. Vaulting with the Polo -^3 os 150-yards Eaco, open to Members of tho Hibernian Societies only—First prize.: Splendid Sash, presented by Mrs E. GbattEn; 2nd prize: An article worth 30s, presented by Lyons Beoihkbs Throwing the Hammer (winners to bo handiCapped) .. .. .. ■ • 20a — 440-yards Eaee (handicap) COS 10s Wheelbarrow Eace l()s 150-yards Eaoe (handicap) 40s 10s Three-legged Eaco 10s 5s 300-yards Eace (handicap). First prize: Silver Cup, value £10 10s ; 2nd prize : 30s. Open only to members of Friendly Societies, presented by Members of the Hibernian Society Football Match, Married against Single (Hibernians) ICO-yards Foot Rac», Married Men H.4..C.8 S. Valuable prize presented by Bro J. P. Loner/an Sack Eaco 10s 5s Hurdle Eace 40s 10s Irish Jig , .. .. 20s 10s One-mile Eace (handicap) GOs 10s One-mile Walking Aiatch 40s 10s pAPTAIN TACK, Kj an *J AFRICAN CYNOOEPHALUS, Will go through a TIGHT ROPE PERFORMANCE, A LA BLONDIN, In the open air. There will also be exhibited on the ground the greatest Living Wonder of the day, the LEOPARD BOY, Captured in a wild state in the Wilds of Africa. ALSO, THE FAIRY QUEEN, 19 Years of Age, The Smallest Woman in the World, will sing during the Levee several choice songs. Competitors for the Hibernian Cup and Sashrmist be at least three months members of any Friendly Societies. Entrances for the 150-yards Eaco, 300-yards race 440 yards Eace, Hurdle Race, One-mile Running Race, and Walking Match, 2s Cd each. To close on the loth March, at 9 p m Otlier sports, entrance fees on the ground. Entrance Fees, with Colours, to be sent in to Mr Greenwood, Market-house. O W FU P> LISH ED, By J. C. JOHNBTONE, "MAORI A," CHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON. SHORTLY, THE ORIGIN OF THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND. AUCKLAND ARTILLERY xjL volunteers. The Battery and Band will assemble at the Drill shed on Monday Evening, the 15th instant, at quarter past 7, for Monthly Inspection. Uniform: Full Dress, with arms and accoutrements. Members absent from this Parade without leave will be dismissed from the force at tho end of the present month. J. lIEEBEET BURNS, Captain Commanding1, TO LET, a small Office in a Central Posi tion in the City.—Hoberfc Home, fcbort land-strccfc. ts O G'AKRENT VRS.— Wanted Tenders, JL labour only, for the erection of Farm Buildings in the Waikato.—Plans at the Office ot G. Holdsbip and Co. rpO SAILMAKERS. JL TENDERS will be received at our office (where specifications may bo seen) until 3 p.m. on TUES DAY, IGUi instant, for altering and supplying Sails for the North demon schooner Levuka. HENDERSON & MACFAELANE. TDAENELL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that all rates not paid in at tho Board's Offico by "WEDNESDAY, the 31st March instant, will be handed over to a Solicitor for recovery. H. BRETT, Chairman.™ "ftTEW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. TO BUILDERS. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 10,1875. FRESH TENDERS are hereby invited for the Erection and Completion of a NEW Provincial Hos pital, according to the plans and specifications already exhibited, and to be seen at the office of Mr P. Hera path, Architect, Queen-street. Each Tender must be signed both by the contrac tor and by his two sureties. Tenders will bo received at this office until noon of TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, either by presentation to the Conimissoners, or by deposit in the Tender Box, G. MAURICE O'RORKE, Deputy-Superintendent Chairman of the Public Buildings Commissioners. A TJCKLAND H ORTICULTURAL XjL society. The Autumn Exhibition will be held in the City Hall on Wednesday, the IV th instant (St. Patrick's Day), when upwards of 170 prizes will be open for public competition. Schedules of Prizes can be obtained from the undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. Tji O R S AT L E. SCHOONER~C~ANTERBURY. To be sold, that very fine clipper-built schooner Canterbury, strongly built, fast, and very suitable for the Island trade, shortly expected from the South. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. FOR SALE —The unexpired Lease of 17 years of a large allotment, situate at the highest part of Grafton Road. There is erected on the property a well built House of seven rooms, with every convenience, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour and surrounding country. The Garden is well stocked with trees, shrubs, and flowers.—Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, No. 2, Insurance Buildings ORB A L E T>o pair of French Burr Mill Stones, with the necessary machinery! or a complete mill if required, to be sold cheap. C. f. PAUTINOTON. FOR 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 large 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, Paptknra Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, *c, at Lowest Prices. Also, nevorol good Hack and Harness Hones. JR, O. CK&BENWOOB, General Commission Agent, .Mwket Honso.



GENUINE SALE 0» DBAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY 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 or HIB WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING "Which has been RE-MABKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on' every article. H. ATKINS Begs to Bay that it isimore partic shyly h CLEAR OUT A HEaV U&PLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK %&. COLOURED SILKS. AXD CLOTHING, But th*t 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 j have now an opportunity of baying Household Goods, such SHEET INCS, QUILT 3, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &c.= [AT WHOLESALE PRICES, ASD DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, &c, &a, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The t wing REDUCTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent redaction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, LoEg Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtiugs, Flannels, Drills, 4c, 12J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 16 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob. rgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, 4c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, &c, 16 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White £Mrta, Crimean Shirts, Bats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, 4c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction. Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAMS RATIO. NOTE. m~ THIS IS THE FIRST [CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED. AKD JS A GENUINE ONE. _^a H. ATKINS, LATT?, HAY AND HONEYMAN.



QPLENDID OPPORTUNITY. ■■:- £25 WORTH OF SEWING MACHINES, Hand and Treadle, ABSOLUTELY GIVEN AWAY FREE OF ANY COST, To Members of DENNES'S Second Grand Sewing Machine Club, now forming. Call quickly at— W. C. DENNES'S SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, Albert Buildings, Que en-street. . MOUNT WELLINGTON HIGH WAY DISTRICT. TENDERS -will be received by the undersigned Up till noon on the 23rd instant, for taking down Connor's Hill, Forming and Metalling New Road, as per plans and specifications to be seen at the residence of Mr G. E. Ireland, Panmure, who will point out to intending contractors, on the ground, at 11 a.m. on the 17tli in stant, the work to be done, if desired. Further Tenders will also be received at the same time for Carting Scoria Ash, and depositing the same on roads in the district, for the period ending June 30, 1875. ROBERT GRAHAM, Chairman. High-street, Auckland, March 12,1875. r\ I T V H AL.L. HATS, CLOTHING, PRISTS, DRESSES. CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, CHINA MATTING. MILLINERY, UNDERCLOTHING, BABY LLNEN. AT COST PRICE, effect a Clearance for extensive alteration of premises. HOLLOWAY & GARLICK, CITY HALL. piJBLIC NOTICE. AUCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. In consequence of the scarcity of water, and, therefore, the danger threatened by lire arising from wooden buildings, the Corporation have given notice for the removal of those which are considered the most dangerous—amongst others, that now occupied by Samuel Coombes, 80, Queen-street. Tenders are now invited for the removal of the present wooden buildings, and the erection of brick in their place, the sale can therefore only continue for one more week, and during that time the goods, which are so well-known for quality and durability, will be sold cheaper than ever. On and after MONDAY, 15th March, the premises, 80, Queen-street, will be sold, and the entire businesß carried on at No. 92, Queen-street. SAMUEL COOMBES, ',;.,,: City Clothing Marti ■<;-, ;^\ MOUKT EDEN SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. SERMONS will be preached on SUNDAY next, 14th instant, in the morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. W. Tinsley, and in the evening, at half-past six, by Mr Henry Barton. In the afternoon an address to scholars and friends will be delivered by Mr J. Ellyett, Vice-President of the Auckland Sunday School Union, commencing at 3 o'clock. Collections in aid of school funds. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 16th, instant, at the rooms, to receive a report from the Committee, and consider the advisability of winding up the affairs of the Association; to commence at 7.30 p.m. THOS. BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. QIWGER'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sawing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORGE HESLOP, Ageht, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. *%• 3J piG FEED !! ! COW FEED !! ! 400 sacks Crushed Oats and Barley at 2e 9dper bushel, or 2s Cd in 10 bag lots, atJ. COUPLAND'S Produce Stores, 208, XJueen-street. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the ordinary half-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April 12, 1875, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the report and balance sheet for the half-year ending February 28,1875, and to elect two auditors, in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. The Transfer Books will be closed from March. 80th to April 12th, 1875, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors, A. BOAKDMAN, Manager. Auckland, March 10,1875. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 9 o'clock and to 5 p.m. . FINAL EXHIBITING OF MR R. BECK'S MAGNIFICENT STOCK t OF JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER GOODS, &c. HE leaves for England by the mail steam ship Mikado, and has determined to give the Public of Auckland another chance to get nrst-class Jewellery, Watches, &c, at LESS THAN COST PRICE. MR R. ARTHUR, Will offer for Private Sale the lots marked off for auction, at his mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, the 16th instant, between the hours of nine o'clock and five o'clock p.m , at AUCTION PRICES. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. TO MACHINISTS, SAW-MILL PRO PRIETORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. GE O. W. BIN NET HA S received instructions from Messrs Combes and Daldy to sell, by public auction, at their Stores, on Thursday, March 25, at 11 o'clock sharp, The following MACHINERY, consisting of— 1 Cut-off Saw 1 Bench „ 1 glitter „ 1 Cutting-up Machine 4 Lathes • ~ , 1 Double Blotter and Fittings 6 Mosses' Patent Drill Presses and Fitting! 5 Kellames' Patent Fire Benders NOW ON VIEW AT SHE ST6RES OF MJSSRS. COMSBS & DAXBY. Terms at Sale. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, MARCH 10. 32 CRATES ASSORTED CROGKERY -1 W A RE. geo. w. binney; HAS received instructions to sell by!public auction, at the Corn Exchange on TUESDAY, 16th March, at 11 o'clock EQ«rp» o _ B2 cr»te« AMorted QROOKSBYWaSJD,