WELLINGTON.

N (From our own correspondent, j i This day. ixnected resignation of the Hon. Mr. - Fox. % The Post commences to-night's leader with gaying it is currently reported that Mr. Fox iV likely to leave the colony without re sieciiug--his seas for Rangitikei. The leader then walks tJjto Fox and Ballance, who is hkely to offer'Jhimself if a vacancy occurs. Thero is no truth in the ropoit. The fact is that, probably, Mr. Hutchinson, of the Tribune, will also offer himself as a candidate, and v. ill be well backed up by Mr. Fox. Gordon Allan, barrister, is also spoken of. New Reclamation. The driving of pitts tor the breast work of the new Thomson reclamation has com menced. Land Sale. The number of building allotments in Majoribank-street were sold at auction to day, having a depth of 130 feet, ar £2 10s to f 3 10d per "foot. Sharks in the Harbour. Tbe harbour is just now visited by a swarm of sharks, some being of very large The Te Oreore Bridge was opened yester day. Abou*4oo people were present.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Government have received no further news re Coepatrick by the Albion.

ROTORUA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Rotorua Races.

The races yesterday resulted as follows :— Hurdle Race.—Grey'a Echo, 1; and War rick, 2. Garrison Stakes. —Raflie, 1. Tourist Cup. —Pretence, 1 ; and Whaka-

hihi, 2. - Lake Plate.—Katty Raven 1 ; Belle, 2. Ohiuemutu Cup. —Whakatoreka, 1 ; Miss Bates, 2. Consolation Stakes.—Whakahihi, 1 ; and Belle, 2. '

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

This Da.y.

[Before Thomas Beckham Esq., R.M.)

' .TOH.V W MELTON V. JAMES BLOW Claim £3125. This was a claim for damage done to pro perty and cash lent. Mr Melton having proved his claim, judg ment was given for plaintiff with costs. S AND J. R. VAILE V. MESSENGER. Claim, £2 2s 6d, Mr Thorne for plaint:ff. Hemy Shaw, bookkeeper to Messrs Vaile, deposed that defendant had purchased goods of his employers to the above amount, which was still due. Judgment for plaintiff. ADJOURNED CASES. Wm. Lloyd v. John Bigelow, claim £19 7s 6d ; Tbomas Bennett v. Ryan, Bell and Co., claim £20 12s ; Isabella Cuwan v. Henry E. Cotton, claim £7 Us, board and lodging ; John Mullally v. Caleb Wood, claim £9 15s 6d ; Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. v. W. G. Pratt, claim £7 15s 7d ; Superintendent of Auckland v. James Cosgrave, claim £8. SAMUEL DUNNE V. JOHN HOGAK Mr Joy for plaintiff and Mr Laishley for defendant.

This Mras a claim for breach of warranty on the sale'of agrey mare, which was blind. Mr Joy was particularly humorous, and in stating the case made use of such terms as "hoodwinked," " purblind," and "winkers" but was interrupted by Mr Laishley, who objecied to punning at the expense of his client.

Samuel Dunne, Edward Houlton, and Messrs Kinlock, Lendrum, Hogan, and Peach having given evidence, judgment waß given for defendant, each party paying his own costs.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

The second conference of the New Zealand Wes]eyan Church was officially opened last eveuiog in the Pitt-street church, commenc ing at half-past six o'clock. The following ministers were present : —Revs. T. Buddie (president), J. Hobbs, J. Wallis, J. Warren, JT. Buller, H. H. Lawry, W. Kirk, A. Heid, C. H. SchnackeDberg, W. Gittos, J. White, S. Ngaropai, J. Crump, W. Watkin, W. Rowce, W. Barton, B. S. Bunn, J. Smith, W. Morley, A. K. Fichett, R.. Bavin, J. Berry, W. C. Olliver, J. W. Wallis, W. G. Thomas, G. Bond, H. Dewesbury, J. F. Beeve, J. Armitage, J. Simon, G. W. Russell, and Garlick. The president, the Rev. Thomas Buddie, opened the pro ceediags. The conference hymn, commencing witb, "And ara we yet alive to see each other's face," was sung with great fervency by the vast company present. The Rev. Father Hobbs and the Rev. J. Wallis lead in prayer.

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. The President (Rev. T. Buddie) spoke as follows : Dear brethren and Christian friends, —I am glad to meet you in this place of worship, the principal place of worship of the first New Zealand circuit, —the scene of my earliest labours, where I spent some of the happiest years of my life, and formed some of the dearest friendships. The memory of years I have spent in God's servics among you is exceeding sweet to me. lam glad to find myself ia such a situation as the present at this Conference of our Church in the house of God. I am reminded of my early associates, who were connected with the early history of our Methodist Church in this place. Some of them have passed away. I find here this night, I think only one, who sailed with me from my native land, who are in the full work of the ministry. I would pay a passing tribute to the memory of one who has late gone from our midst. I refer to our venerated brother Buttle. We both contracted a friendship on board the Triton, that was never broken or interrupted. I cherish the deepest affection for the memory of that good man. A kinder heart neTer beat in human bosom than that which beat in the heart of George Buttle. A man of more consistent piety and faith 1 never knew. I rejoice to hear of his triumphant passage to the skies. His end was peace - "Mark the perfect man and behold the up right man, for his end is peace." lam glad to see my wishes in reference to the New Zealand Conference realised. That was my great object—to have a conference of our own, to manage the ecclesiastical affairs in our hands. Many saw great difficulties in carrying out the proposal, but I think the experience we have acquired at our first Conference, testified that the right thing had been done. That the Confederated Churches with which we were in connection have properly laid upon us the duties we have to discharge this evening, is established beyond question. I am glad that the labours of the year have been full of good results. lam glad to know i a jhe churcheß are in peace. We have had deep sympathy with you in your work in this island, and we are here to testify how willing we are, and how earnest we are, to Bhar« your burdens; and in taking our pro m one united New ft rMiSW 1! one united Con- the work God has fe'Vea %&W-*<& desist from further re ? , - _\1 WJ} l now caU uP°n my brethren to elect the President for the ensuing year. He must be of those of fifteen years* standing in the connestion. You all know the standing of the brethren. Only ministers who are in full connection can vote The ballot papers were then handed round with the following result:—For the Rev. James

Bull.er, 20f; for the Rev. A. Reid, 1. This vote, it appeared, came from Mr. Buller himself. The result was received with re joicing. The ex-President then delivered up to the new President the books, documents, an 1 seal of the Conference.

Tbe President, in tuking the chair, said he was honored and hum! led upon his election to tbe presidentisl chiiir of the conference — honored to fill a position after so honored a brother as Mr Buddie. We are sorty that our space precludes the eloquent address of Mr Buller, which was of special interest, and received with welcome by the audience. A vote of thanks to the retiring Resident was moved by Bey. Mr Fitchett, and seconded by Rev. W. Maly, and carried unanimously.

A vote of thanks to the newly elected secretary to the Conference — tbe Rev. A. Reid—was moved by the Bey. Mr Crump, and seconded by the Rev. J. Berry. Several notices of motion were laid upon the table, and tbe business announced for cer tain days arranged. The usual conference prayer-meeting was commenced, and after that the meeting was postponed till 10 a.m. this day.

THIS DAY,

The second sitting of the Wesleyan Con ference assembled at the Pitt-street church this morning at ten o'clock. The following members were present : The Revs. Buller (President), T. Buddie, Wallis, Warren, Lawry, Eeid, Morley, Watkin, Firchett, Rowse, Crump, White; Gittos, ychnackeni'erg, K'rk, Bunn, Oliver, Wallis, Berry, Bavin,, Richardson, Smith, Thomas, Dewsbury, Reese. It is expected that the Revs. Rig£j, Taylor, amd Bishwarth will arrive from the South by the Phcebs this evening. The devotional exercises were conducted by the President, with Messrs Buddie and Kirk. Tbe preaching ap pointments for the next Sabbath were fixed, and will be announced to-mor row. It was agreed to excuse Messrs. Bond and Harper from attendance at the Conference this year, and that their ordina tion be arranged for upon the return of the President to Canterbury. JSTexb Thursday was fixed for the consideration of the financial questions, and it was decided to open the doors to the public on tbat day. The secre tary read a letter from Mr George Hewlett tendering; his resignation from the ministry on the ground of ill health. The remainder of the session was occupied with the discus sion of the qualifications of tbe six candidates for the ministry, of whom six have been brought to the Conference.

PEPYS IN AUCKLAND.

A DIARY CP TO-DAY IN AN ANCIENT GARB. (An old subscriber, somewhat eccentric, has promised to send us now and again a page or two from his dia>y. We have accepted the offer, and append tbe first communication.) Jan. 14.—Up at 6 a.m., and to bathe. The morning bright, but oppressive withal by reason of the heat. At breakfast did read how Kemsley—he that was arraigned for arson— wos acquitted, after that the jury had consulted with themselves for three hours, and did bethink myself how that he was gotten off excellent well and had better demean himself with care for the future. Reflecting on the trial, I did make a com parison mentally between the law as to being in possession of stolen property, where the onus of proving rightful tenure lieth with the accused and the law iv regard to arson, where the accused hath no call to give a rational account of his actions which have called forth suspicions. After ten did put on my new dust coat and white bell-topper, mighty fine, and sauntered down Queen-street. One told me how George Staines, that keepeth the miscellaieonsshop in Upper Queen-street, was to be accused at the Police Court this morning of exposing for sale sundry articles on tbe platform which fronteth his house. Straight thither, 'and in nick of time. List ened to the end, and am much puzzled to discover why the Corporation do briDg for ward so crude a charge, it seeming to' me veritably a persecution. Did laugh mightily at a good sally from Judge Beckham about exposing of stretchers. Dr Wallis aparsonwas also called up to answer for refusing to dis burse the education tax. He pleaded sundry reasons, notably that the tax contravened the Constitution act, a def^/e which affrighted His Worship, to judge by the quickness wherewith he bid him pay, and appeal after. Debating in my mind of the connection be tween believing in the Bible and objecting to pay a tribute. The subject occupying my mind during the day, could not but think that the testimony of the Bible weigheth in the other direction, as ordering us to obey them that. Jare put in authority over us, other texts also coming into my head to the same purport ; but none to tbe contrary, except "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." Knowing how some do esteem the fax the very devil deemed it probably the correct authority for the show of opposition made by the learned minister.

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R25 Gold Hunting Geneva Watches, warranted for £7 10s each, to be obtained only at F. H. Lewisson's, Jeweller, Qaeen-htreet.- (Advt ) The only Establishment that sell Dixon and Son's Electro-p; ate, ana hussell and Son's Gold and Silver Lever Watche*. is F v. Lewisson, Jeweller, opposite the Union i ank. next door to Shortt's Hair Cutting Empor ium.—(Advt.) The only Jewel er that can sell you a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, for £3 10s, is F. H. Lewisson, Watch JMaker, Queen-street, Auckland, opposite the Unionßaak.—(Advt.) We observe that Garrett Brothers, of Wakefield street, are sacrificing the remainder of their stock of boots and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious building.—[Advt.] To the Ladies op Auckland.—l have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Kinglet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders ■on the shortest notice.— Francis J. Shobtt, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. CoEFisK !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. IS ote the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province—Advt.



WANTED, two ordinary Feamen for the Brig Vision.—Apply to the Captain on board. ... WA NTiiD to LE P, an Unfurnished Boom, with fireplace.—Apply Stab office. WANTttU, by a Young Lady, whose Husband is seldom at home, Boaid and Resideuca for herself and child. —Apply, by letter to " JD " offing of this paper. ANTED, a good General Ser vant. —Apply to Mrs S. Jackson, Kemuera. WANTED, a pair of Sawyers.— Apply to Fleming and Eevill,- Freeman's Bay Saw Mill. €~ J ANTED to RENT, a small VV furnished Cottage, or purchase a small Cottage of furniture.—Address ABC, office of this paper A N TED to SELL, by the owner, who is leaving for the country, a Comfortable Four-roomed House in the city, in excellent repair, with Freehold Allotment. Price, £170.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen-street. . WA NTE D to SELL, a pretty Four roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with two acres of Freehold. Price, £350.— J. M. Lennox, Queen street. - WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply to G. W. Hard »lck, Grocer, ShorOand Crescent. ANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply to G. Schmidt, Wyndham-street. ANTED, two strong lads for smiths' assistants.—Apply to C. •Wqolgab. ANTED, the party who adver tised for Tailors to leave his address at this office, • ANTED, a strong active Man for Übouring work —Apply Warnsck Bros, Durham-street, or at the Works. Cox's C'oek; WANTED, a Solicitor', v*! I. — Apply to Box 176, Post-office,



WANTED, a young Man as "Washer-up in the kitchen, —Apply Occi dental Hotel __ WANTEu, a General Servant; must be a Rood Cook and Laundrt ss — Apply, with references, to Mrs J. Stuart Reid, Parcell. . AISTED to LET, a neat; com foitable Hou?e, seven rooms, water laid on, garden back and fr.ut.— James t-eirl >dm Terrw*. WANTED, an Express. State » » price and where 10 Da seen—Adiir. ss Eurekt, office of this paper, herore Wednesday 1 ext. WAN TED to Purchase a House of four to six rooms, with freehold allot ment.—Apply, stating particulars aud price, to "G," Star office. VJD ANTED a Girl aboijt 16 years of age * V to proceed to the Bay of Islands.— Apply to Mrs Upton, Grey-street. AiSTED to LET, ia Chapel-street, a well-finished Six-roomed Brick House, damp-proof, with gas laid on, and bath-house com plete.—Apply to A. Mackie. ~\JA) ANTED, a Smith. — Apply to * * Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage ane Wheel Factory. ANTED, Bottles of every des cription. Highest price given at Ballin Br ther's Kactorf. WANTED to LfaT or s&LL, the *fr Comfortable Family Sesider.ee, wilb gaidens, &c , in Onehunga, occupied by Captain Sjmonds— Apply to Mr Tonks, Auctioneer. %y ANTED, good General Servants, * * Bousemaids —Apply to Mr3 Lucy, Servants Registry office. Y^ctori-t-street. AISTED TO LET- 5-fioomed House, with two-stalled Stable ; immediate possession ; situated in the Kaiangahape Boad.—Enquire of Mr J. Ware en, Grocer. W'""~ XNTED KKOWxN, that J. MORRIS >N is prepared to execute all binds of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices—iddress Star Office. W~~ ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr B. Wsyts's. in Seatleld View ; also, a six-roome.i. House in Franklin Road — Apply Mr .fackoan, Nelson-st-eet ANTED KNO W IN, that Edga n and Co's Ojin? and Cleaning Vst&blisb ment his been BEMOVKD from shortJand-street tn Welie4sy-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies aiid gentlemen waited upon for orde s by leaving their address by prist, or at the office, Wellesley-street iast, opposite Golden down Brewery. WANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of the best localities of Aucklod, two bedrooms and a sitdng-room with use of kitchen : all largo and airy; Bouse nearly new ; Teima very moderate —*"or ad tres^ apply Stib office WANTrD K.N OWN, that Mr W. F J-iNES has REMOVED lis pUce of business from "WeUesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opiosifce Mr T. McSlastur's D.-»pery Warehouse. W. P.J's customers will receive Ilia nsval prompt attention to their commands, and th S3 who hava not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage t His many years experience in tho lianofnita trade in all its branches in Aucklmd places him in a position to aniicipate every want A large stock of t'ianos and Harmoniums and ["• ow Music is always in stock, at Ihe most reasonable piices. Note the address—W. P. JO -E-t, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. \il ANTED KNOW-IN, that a ¥ V tsirible slaughter is now being pernetrated n Wakefield->treet in the shape of cutting down the pricrs of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by wlver tremens.—Garrets Brothers, Dublin House, "Wake field street ANTED X OWN, we have for sale, a hhUment of Ha icotßaans (47 sacks) a splendid sample ; wholesale or retail, in quantities to suit punhwrs.- V. H<=win and Brother, Provision Merchant s. corner of Qu">n and Wellesley-streets fa o tailors, drapers & otheus. WANTED—By a thoroughly Practical Cutter—a Situation as Foreman. Well up in Regimentals and- Ladies' Riding Habits.—Address, by letter to M., office of this paper. %»/ AJN iifiD, Everybody to know YV thatW. 8. JONES, Saddler, Q.ucer,-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebratod Koyal 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. _• ANTED to >YLL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also. Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Uletal.— ALFRED BfttAKT, next to Blue Post Victoria street %JSJ ANTED KNOWN, that D y V Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 6l Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house sire et. VVT ANTED KNOWS T V THAT q> R. CHALMERS, PLUMBEB, AJTD GAS«" I TTEK 8, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks). Has commenced liu-iness in Upper Que^n-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvauised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. First-class work guaranteed ■ WAN TED KN 6W N, that the PANTHEON is an Indnstrial Exhibition. and shows what can be done in the wav of .-upplyiug Clothing made to measu c aid well shrunk at a le.-s price than usually paid for read> made Garments. — Kord Potter and Co. Th* Pai.t.leon, Queen-street Ai>l' D KNoWj>, that hord, Potter * Co are ve.iy busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall. Qneen-sceet. , iiJMhJD KNuWN, that Ihe Pantheon is the only Hou<e in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 16s : Trousers and Vests, from 255; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; oalatea and fac Coats, from 20s ; Biding Habits, from 60*; B-ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted.a good article. 4is.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. Qneer-street ANTfc-D, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 3< 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortmant of all the latest styles. Solar, Duk^s, Oxforda, Knowsley, charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, *c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., Ihe rantheon, tjueen treet W~~ AN IEL), to call special attention to out 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly w*lt shrunk. -Ford, Potter * l'o. The Pantheon QneeD Btreet. . ANTED, a useful Lad.—Apply at ODce Graf con Ko*d Store ANTE D, SOU tons oi Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off < lothing,. Ac, at BATQTYE & CO.'S London ftfarine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Aockland — 8 Moss, Manager WAPsTIiD, Purchasers for china Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also Glass Cops and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com pnrts, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable just landed ex Hydasi es, Wai tangi, &c., at C. Meritt's, 51, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. | %&7 ANTED, the general public to ¥¥ know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, hac on sale :-. .-Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes and Red-gam Felloes. *C &c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand T*> A IS X E D^ KNOWN, " *__. D. SYK TS S Has just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (English), Hall marked, GoldLcckets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts Nickel S.lver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :-K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of the Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranteed free of sscend charge for 12 months. Working mens Watcfces. ' W~^ ANTED, persons to call and see Herbert H. Smith's New Cottage Stove, to burn either wood or coal; also Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought Iron House and Ship Stovea, at the Iron Works, Durham ttreet. ■_ ANTED to l^t a Store suitable for a workshop for a carpenter or boot factory, being in a first-class position.— Apply to H. H. Smith, Iron Works, Durham-street. _ ANTED, Tailors, 5 coat and 4 small job-makers.—Apply to Mittons, Col lins-street, Melbourne. Log., Is. 3d, per hour. Passage paid.on arrival. ..,.._



WANTED, a Boy about 15 years for the country, t > milk and make himself generally useful.— Apply tn M. t*omervllle A TflD KNOWJN, that Jilli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for ETorses, Cattle, Sheep, «c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all wno use it. It is a certain cure f^r Lameness, Swellings sprains, over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, aud Cuts of every kind. First rate locil testlmooials may be seen on application. •pent, for Auckland, W. S. JONAS, Saddler, Quten street 3^*W^M_ ___%_$ j a 5 Pablic Works Office, Colonial Architect' 3 Branch, Wellington. Janu'-ry 5, 1875. QEPARATE TENDERS are in • vited for the Erection of NSW DEPART MENTAL OFFICES for the General Government, at Wellington. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at ihe Offices of the Colonial Architect, WeUington, and at the Offices of the District Engi neers at Auckland, Chr.'stchurch, and Ounedia. To Contractors.—The time for completing the North Wing of the General Government's Departmental Offices ia extsnded to the 30,h of November, 1875. Tenders addressed to the Hon the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, " Tender for Departmental Offices," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to 4 p.m. onitOiS'DAY, the Bth day of February, 1875. Telegraphic Tendeis will be received, provided that original Tenders and deposit ara lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. ft/TEETiNGS to Elect School Com mittees for 1875: — DEVO SPORT—This Evening (Friday), at the School" at half-past seven PARNELIa—At the School, on Tuesday, 19th Jan., at half-patt seven. FREDERICK J. MO3S, Secretary. pON3O NBY DISTRICT SCHOuL. This school will reopen on MONDAY next, 18th instant. Girls will be received for instruction, special accommodation having been'provided. BENJAMIN BAILEY, Teacher. PROSPECT EO'USE, Jl BJARDI>G AMI DAY SCHOOL, Glosis to Ail Sainxb', jfowsoJSTBY. MRS BUCKINGHAM wiil OPEN the above Schcol on MONDAY, tho 18th instant. Quarter to commence froni date of entrance. T3-OARD OF EDUCATION. For the information of Teachers and School Com mittees it Is hereby ndtified that the Test Examina tion Papers will be issued in March next. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. AUCKLAND TRAINING SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION, Choral Hall, Symonds-street. The School will Open on TUESDAY next, 19th January, A Junior Teacher required. JOSIAH MARTIN. TT I C TO R I A. ISSUR4.NCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Bates of Premium. MARIJJE RTSKS on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessels laken on iavoiat-le terms. WOOL Insured, with average on each bales. LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Biitaiu or iv the Colonies. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Qub*.n-sir*>i.t. 11 HE NATIONAL J FIEE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ' F New Zealand, Grants Polici'S. covering the rsk r,f L"SS by Fire on Stores Hotels, Dwelling?, Farm Baildirgs, Mills, and their contents, at as LoW RATES as any Colonial or Koie gn Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, ateearisks, at Lowest Rates. Auckland Branch Offices: 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Locil Manager — TIOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ALMANAC 3, (Book and Pheetl, for the year 1875. can now be had on application at the Company's office Ths Book contains the New Zealand Customs Tariif, Stsmp Duties, Rates of P.suge, and other useful Statistics Tables, ard information. Influential Sub-Agents are required for the suburbs and out-districts of this province. Application to be made by letter, addressed to GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office : Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, Auckland, January 1, 1875. YT7 ANTED X N 0 W N, THAT ROULLION'S JOSEPHINE KID GLOVES AT 8s 6d PER PAIR, Arb to bk Obtained at DYSON'S TEMPORARY PREMISES, » Opposite the City Hall. np HAM E S HOT Bi, AUCKLAND, Corner or Quken-struet and xh» Whari. Proprietor R. GRATTEN. (Successor to J. Copland). . ""hi* will-known Hotel possesses unequalled advantages to Strangers visiting Auckland from its central position in the business part of the town facing the Harbour, and in close proximity to the Shipping and Railway. It contains a line range of Bed-rooms, with every convenience. \ BATHS—Hot, Cold, and Shower. The ORDINARY daily from one to two is nn ea^alied in the Colony for its selection-: of the choicest delicacies of the season, as the: patrbrijsge of the chief merchants and. business ; men of -7 the city testify. '," * In the RESTAURANT, on the ground floor, MEALS can be obtained at all hours of the day. • The CHOJCKST OF WINES and thft'Fiifert Brards of SPIRITS and CIGARS atti- alone SUSnglish and Colonial ALES BTO ITXon draugh or in bottle. : *. N~ S A.L ~E by the Undersigned, now landing ex Merlin, rom New Plymouth.— 600 bags Maize . . 100 bigs Sharps 2 tons Bacon. GrBO.W. BINNEY.



Q , N S A L E. Just landkd, ex Assaye, LING AND CODFISH, in prime condition. , f. c. com p ton, "Wharf. A Steady respectable Married Man wishes for Employment in a Wholesale Ware house Not particular as to the nature of the work to be performed. Wages no object. A permanent situation the chief consideration.—Apply, by letter, to " Industry," Stab Office. •§IUL B T; . Tbe ?hop. No 1?8, Q GeD-oeet. H*s a depth of 80 feet upon first, ana >econd fi jor. - Apply to J. « T. Mason, | HE Quarterly Meeting of the A Rjyal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No 2, will be held iv the;Hcd-.ero-m, Welle. ley-street, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 15th Jauuary, at 7.50 p.m. sharp. '" Visiting brethren are invited. By order of the W.M, AUCKLAND ART UNION. •LX~ , „ Oil Paintings, Water Colour Drawings of New Zealand scenery, Oleographs, Chrorno-Lithographs, Engravings, &c. All in elegant frames. Tickets, 20s each The Drawing will take place at 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, January 28th. WAYTE. L< ST, between Mr Forgie's and St. George's B»v Road a PUK3K. containing a small sum of Money, and a Gold' Keeper. Any one returning it to Mr tforgie, Parned, will be rewarded. T~OSTrsfOLEN, or STEAYED — XJ Loft at the Breakwater, ne.tr CUru's, by James Hadgman, a Black flat ot'.om t-IfSGY ; aho at ar^e DINGY, with yellow streak round, left at the Diy Dock. i ear the Railway station. Any one detaining the same after this notice will be prosecuted. A suit able reward will be given to aoy one who will give in formation respecting them to T. H. amitn, co.aer of Victoria and Qq-^ea sucet'.j OTAGO GOLD MINING COM- PaNY (REGT-TiSitdL.). Notice is hereby given that Shares upon which the 16th Call (now a month overdue) remains unpaid after the ICth instant, will be disposed of according to law. W. FLOOD, Manager. Auckland, January 9, 1875. q ii \v in G maciii is Ea. I am aow agent for all ld-eatablUhod and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: ngors' Thorn-is', Howe s Bowesimproved, Wh. eleranrt Wisod, and Fillings' improved "l.ittie Stranger" and "Wanza.' A 1 irge Stock to select fron A printed guarantee given with eich machine, u;.'staking to keep it m order for twelve mouths frew o jharge. Repairs pro- Derlv done. Neeoles, oil, and extras P G!tO. W. HKSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE Tho Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Native?, and Sketches of Hot La&es, Rotomahma &c , are now on tale at E. PULMAN'd Photographic Kooms, shortland-street. T^HE UNION STEAM SAW .A. MOCIDiNG H*>-H AND DtOR COM PANY (LIMITED). The Half-yearly Ordinary General Meeting rf the Sharehcliejs of the abi-ve Company wll be fceld at 3pm on WKD>E-IlrtY, the 20th January, 1875, at the office of Mr T L. White, Canada nuildmgs, Queen-street, Auckland. Business: To receive the Half-ye.rlyßeport and Balance-sheet," r WAYiIO UTH, Secretary. Auckland, .Tar,unry 13, 1875. r\ steph;enson& co/s CELEBRATED COFFEES, EXHIBITION BRAND, RAGLE BRAND, CROWN BRAND, Are to be procured at all respectablo Grocers and storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland. D. STEPHENSON & CO., W V N D H A M STREET, AUCKLAND. \TOW PUBLISHED, REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND containing four crry views. Procurable at all leading 3tationers and N«ws Agents. Price TWO SHILLINGS. VJTT RATTRAY NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Begs to rdraw special attention to his GENTLEMAN'S OUTFITTING E R*C E R V, AND TAILORING DEPARTMENTS. The following will be found worthy of inspection :— GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, Our 6\tn mtke n d ir icilstio GENTLEMEN'S HATS, In all Ihe newest styles GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS, v Id White, Silk, Crape, &a,*c. ■ GENTLEMEN'S SCARFS AND TIES, A. choice selection "' GENTLEMEN'S COLLARS, •:.':'. In all shapes, linen andlineni«c«d GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY, . ; Of every de GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES, Colored and Lavender Kid, &<s, &c GENTLEMEN'S PORTMANTEAUX AND BAGS. GENTLEMEN'S UMBRELLAS, ' Latfcat improvements. , £OYS' CLOTHING OF; EVERY DESCRIPTION. <■'_-: BOYS', SILE SUITS,"the latest novelty. THE TAIwSING DEPARTMENT . is still under "'-ther''"^^.^^^^ , ' . whose r-bilitiesaro too well kuosra to require; ■' comment.: Every Garment gttaranteed!:' hand-sewn and thoroughly shrank. -\- NO MAOHIJSK<WORK : '■'■:- ■' i ■-'. ," - 7 '■ ; ..-.:> ■ ... '- .... ' ,:_;..>' .• :■ ■ ' ;...-■.- ~V ' ■ '■■■ •■-; v ■ -.' ' -' ■■"'•'■■ ■■&*■ ■■ ':



ii immmmmattom^mmmmmmommmmmmMmmmmmm^mm—mmmm — _____* JTEW SPitING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A. MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OP NEW SPRING AND SUMMER D'SESS MATERIALS. Ot 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 Material H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to bis Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK oy PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Faiicy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. ' \ The Balance ot BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be ol^abbd o«tt at COST PRICE. (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 IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL; Alfe> NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' .WEAfii CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H, A T/lt'l.N-S,; ' (LITB ]$i.V AND HONETTMAN); A— '->-_ i'-V .' ' .VT .' 7 7.-\, ~-t"''•■■■■ •'!'!• '■■■- '77'



-' . '"■ ' -"'■■ -"" '■■ ■-—-—■" ! pRINCE OF WALES THEATER Acting Manaßer J E DeLias Stage Manager H IT -toie AMY STONE, And this Power'ul Company, will appear on FRIDAY" AND SATURDAY EVEM G*, | January 15 and 16, ; In the Great SPECTACULAR DEiMA. OK" IBS SEA OP ICE ! SEA OF ICE ! SEA OF ICE! ,i i In Rehearsal -The Great Burlesque of PO-CA-HON-TAS: Or, THE GEATLK SaVAGF. Prices of Admission :—Dre«3 Circle, 4s; Stalls, £§ 2s 6d : Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's. TjILLERSLIE GARDENS. ANNIVERSARY DAY, 29th January, 1875. RAILWAY FARES REDUCED TO 9D. RETUBK , f| . TICKETS. ' I SPORTS AND GAMES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION! BAND IN ATTENDANCE. ■• -./'I i Peoobamme. _ 1 a ft * 1 f-< cf Boys' Race, 11 o'clock .. .. .. ..10s 5a _;, Hop, Step, and Jump £1 5s Vaulting with the Pole .." fil 5s 150-yards Race (handicap) £2 10s Throwing the Hammer (winners handicapped) £l 440-yards Race (handicap) . £3 10s '4 Wheelbarrow Race - .. * .. . 10s - m Three-legged Race .. . .... 10s 6s One Mile Race (handicap) .. .. .. £% 10s • Sack Race 10s 5s Hurdle Race .. £2 10s Tilting in the Ring (previous winners handicapped) £2 10s Highland Fling £1 ,''■-. Irish Jig .. .. £1 Entrances for the 150-yards Race, 440-yards, One Mile, and Hurdle Race, 2s 6d each, to close on the 25th instant, at 3 p.m. Other sports, entrances free on the ground. Entrance fees, with colours, to be sent in to Mr. A. „'" KING, Evening Stab Office. ]r ORNE-STREET HALL. Li - • WEDNESDAY EVEMNG, JAN. 20. , AN ENTER TA IN ME N T Will be given by the . LEADING AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. Under the Distinguished TMrorsge and in tbe - ,V 5 Presence of the f resjang Officers, P»^t office's, ai.d i*l B others of the Fountain Frit nut-hip L< dge »o ---892J, 1.0.0 F., M.U., A.D ; also. Office* auT- . Members of the Aucblana Fire Brigade, for me BENIFIT OF Mtifl. Noyer. - N.B.—Members cf Societies will please attend in Regalia. Members' of ether Benefit Societies are invitsd to attend. Prices of Admission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats. 2s. • Ticsets to be had of any Member of the Fountain Friendship Lodge. P. DORAN, Manager. W. MAHONEY, Secretary. »' ij B^~ Programme see Saturday's S tar. _^j SUNDAY AFTERNOON PICMC TO ELLERSLIE GARDENS. Come and eat as many STRAWBERRIES as you like for ONE SHILLING. CUP OF TEA, BREAD,. a*d BUTTER included^ —^ SIXPENCE. Picnic Parties bringing their own T«a, Sugar, &&, can be supplied with hot water «t TWO PENCE PER HEAD. ' 7m IN the estate of William Tutty, late of Remuera, deceased. All persons having claims against the late William Tutty are requested to forward the same to Messrs. Jackson & Russell, the Solicitors to his estate. , : . ,•","',;^ \\T® ARE NOW SHOWING;■ i". OUR MAIL GOODS £1011 Tl D '_ E X as. Ho. *■■_o. Consisting of COSTUMES. PABIS BONNETS, t ' TRIMMED HATS, v MANTLTO. FEaTHERS, „■ FLOWERS, CLOVES, '.. 1 Ac., *c, Ac"; -"t Also, "_■.': *. . 72 cases '■;.,g| P«» ZXA LA S Comprising— PRINTS, DRESSES, and MANCHESTER GCOD3 J. COSGRAVE & CO. '" '• : ■ s'~" ■- 7 .'■'■ ■•■'' ■■•' • ' ' - ; "OAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES*. !'/.:- '.'.•:. -29th JANUARY, 1875. ~~ "' __,- ~ Papaxoba Handicap,.of 80'sovn, 15 soys to go to [second horse, and s;sova to third horse oat of tho I stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, enclosing 9 i epvs^ to be made to Secretary, I>aj akura HoM- or, Secretary Auckland Racing Club, Auckland Hole!, en TUESDAY, 19th instant, at 8 o'clock p.m. Weights to be declared on.2lst-instant. Accestanfes, with 3 . soys enclosed, to- be sent to Secretary^ Papiikura- Hotel, by 8 o'clock. p.jn. of 26th instant. Balance cf entrance, 2 soys, tobo paid "at post. ; ■■' •I;; .; (Sighed), WILLIAM WALTERS* Joism. '" .sapakura, January 1i2,;1876; .■ - ; , *. -~ .'-.-. ,' XT O T I E. MORKIS MARKS, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, . Auckland, having Retired, from the Pawnbrofcs^ij Business, requests persons having Goots Pawned with him to Redeem tbem,on or before time TUESDAY, JANUARY 19. MELBOURNE MADE CLOTHING AND .' DRAPERY. ' 'E. & H, 'ISAACS ABE instructed . by the exporter to soil by suction, at their jJtoras, ott Tu*s ikfe,:'.s§J3Bß the 19th January, at 11 o'clock, *" " . '-'it cases of flrst-clafs Melooume^marfe G|t>fbtDi% 7- .'! comprising ihe utu»l aaso tuieni, atid y.<*: .- -c '■ lsnded ex.aero^" *•■■.'■:■,■■. n 10 'pkiik»gQ_:: w—p*Mng: Gents' andf Ladies* Pocicet'THilndkeroifeW, Hosiery, Npc-tie.-", ,-.'.■":,. Very Good AVhite sihUU, Ladies Bags. Poit miuit^aas, *c, *c. *.t.-.7 .• ' ■7''^"-^ > .-'f7;7. T&» (inoAa wi!l be wld.'ln tnids l»t», s.Dd B^aslS' kH ~...-'. /.:uar*wirrtd. . <<-*&,'. 7,J. .'■**■".'^- ' - - -±-- -----k-0-mm