but; was put down by many to something having gone in her gear; others said she had taken' the right course. Rounding the Drunken Bay buoy the second time the 'lecret showed a lead of 2 mm. 40 tec. of the. Daphne- Running up the aarbour the Daphne began to make up ■ her leeway fast, and coming past the IJHorth. Shore buoy there was only 18 sec. between the boats. The Spray came in half-an-hour ahead of the others. She was followed by Secret and Daphne running very close together, the others a long way behind. Through a misunderstanding, the Spray had not been round the same course as the the others, but we understand that her owner will claim the race, leaving the umpire to decide. According to Auckland measurement, the Secret is a smaller' boat than the Daphne, and thus positions will not be affected by the time allowance. It was a splendid finish be tween the Secret and Daphne. The race ended :— Secret, 31 tons, Niccol, 3hrs. 7min. 50sec 1 Daphne^ 28 tons, Kissling, 3hra. Bmin. ssec. .. 2 Spray, 16 tons, Henderson qy Good Templar, 12 tons, Kichardson 3 Fleetwing, 11 tons, J. and D. Oxley 4 Contrabantiere, 9 tons, T. Carona .5 Thames, 10 tons, Bolton 0 The Spray will be regarded as the winner, leaving it for the others to enter a protest, which will doubtless be done, and probably as a misunderstanding is raised, the best course will be to sail the match over again, to which, we are informed, the owner of the Spray is agreeable. Mr Waymouth, who sailed the Spray, says the yacht was within her time allowance when rounding the Rangitoto buoy. SEVEfi-JH Back, 12.30p.m.—Sailing Boats or Yachts, 6' tons and under 9. First prize, £15 or cup, at option of winner; second prize, £1 ; third prize, £3. Course: same as sth race. All the boats came up, and, at the firing of the starter's gun, the Lizard got away with the lead, followed, by the Sabrina, the Hit or Miss third, and the Alice fourth. In this order they proceeded down the harbour. Alice, 7>£ tons, Campbell 0 Lizard, 7 tons, Grattan 0 Hit or Miss, 8% tons, Bettis 0 Sabrina, 8% tons, Stodart 0 Ninth Eaoe, 2 p.m.—Open Sailing Boats. First prize, £8; second prize, £3; third prize, jGI. Course: From south side of Flagship round buoy on Spit of North Head, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on south side of Flagship. All boats came up at the appointed hour. The Miranda got away first, followed by the Brothers and Hesperus. They had a capital ran down harbour, maintaining about the same positions a3 at the start. The Pem broke soon begun to show a good lead with the Hesperus and the Brothers second and third. Helena, 17 feet, Ratcliffe 0 Miranda, 31 feet, Peta 0 -America, 32 feet, Te Hire 0 Lotus, 24 feet, Strong 0 Hesperus, 24 feet, Jones .. 0 Brothers, 24 feet, Hunt .. 0 Pembroke, 32 feet, G. Strong .. 0 " (PER PIGEON EXPRESS.) Seventh Race. —On rounding the Stokes' Point buoy the first time the Lizard got the lead which had been held by the Sabrina coming.up harbour. Going ronnd the second time the Lizard had a good lead, the Hit or Miss 3rd j Alice nowhere. (PER PIGEON EXPRESS.) Ninth Race.—First time round Stokes' Point buoy the Pembroke was leading; Brothers second. The race ended as follows :— Miranda (Maoris), 4h. 3m 1 Pembroke (Maoris), 4h. 4m. ... 2 Brothers, 4h 7m. 58s. .... ... 0 American, 4h. Bm. ... ... ... 0 The rowing race 3 will take place at three o'clock to-morrow if the weather is suitable.

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NAPIER.

[From onr own Correspondent.) This day.

Mortality in Napier.

Twenty-six deaths of children have oc curred since Ist January, mostly from diarrhoea. Sickness is . very prevalent, several deaths having occurred from typhoid fever. It is reported that germs of disease were brought in bedding belonging to immi grants per Clarence. No such mortality ever known before here. Judge Weston. Judge Weston proceeds to his new district, on the West Coast of the Middle Island, to night. Bam Fair.' A large number of valuable thorougbred long-wooled lambs will be sold after the ram fair, which is to be held in February.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) , , This day.

Racing and Theatrical- There is great satisfaction that one of Redwood's stable, Ngaro, has accepted for the Dunedin Cup. Miss Aitken's farewell performance in New Zealand took place last night. The Opera Company gs ye " Der Freischutz" laßt night. It was well put on the stage and enthusiastically received. .

Tapanui Races. For the Tapanui races, Sonambula walked over for the Maiden. Eight Bower, 7st 101b, beat Traitor, Bst 101b, easUy in the Tapanui Handicap ; Stackpool was third. Only three started.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Shipping News.

Sailed—ship Merope for London. Passen gers, cabin—Messrs JMoore. (3), Marsack, Al lington. Knipp, Stohfod, Mrs Cocks, Dr and Mrs Andrews, Mr and Miss Micalpine, Miss Studholms (3) and servant, Mr Mrs and Misses (3) Lewis. Second cabin —Mr and Mrs Heath, Mrs Jones, and non-commissioned officers (transit of Venus expedition). The cargo i 9 wool, valued at £85,000. The Mary Ann Annison barque, Australian Sovereign barque, and Fawn brig, for New castle, and Freetrader barque, for Hobartown, cleared. The Flirt, brigantine, for Auckland, has cleared with a cargo of 1,000 sacks oats, 100 do sharps and potatoes, 50 do bran, and 5 cases bacon.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. 'Wharf Accommodation. -

Several English ships are lying here unable to find berths alongside tha wharf. The Avalanche is compelled to discharge into lighters. Walter Turnbull, the merchant, goes home by the Alhambra to-morrow via Melbourne. fie will be absent about fifteen months. The Hon. Mr Fox Explains. The Hon. William Fox publishes an indig nant letter denying an innendo made by the Otigo Guardian— that he was the author of certain - articles in the Timaru Jierald, re flecting uon the judges of the Supreme Court. The " Times" on Immigration. Tho New Zealand Times wires in about

the aecuaatioa made against Dr Humphries, the medical officer at London for examination of immigrants. It says—"We write in no hos tile spirit, but we cannot help sayingthat very iljjUljbrong and a very natural feeling of distrust 4 disappointment is once mere springing HI \ j> all over tha colony jui respsot to the icon ™*-^iuot of immigration, and stronfijly urges upon the Minister for Immigration to do all that can be done. It hopes that Mr. Vogel,

While at home, will move in the matter. Provincial Land Sale. , the purchased portions of To Aro ran

will soon be sold by the Provincial Govern ment at the upset price of £& per foot. It is a valuable site for workshops. Telegraph Extension. It appears a large extension to telegraph wires is about being made, chiefly in the Middle Island, for the present. Much incon venience is at the present time being felt for want of a wire from Nelson to the West Coast via Westport.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Good stone coming from the Tokatea All Coromondel has gone to the,Tiki school children's feast. There is a general festival.

More picked stone and -specimens taken from the Oak last night. Gold still shewing freely in the face.

COLONIAL FIRING.

(PROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

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VOLUNTEER CAMP, THAMES

This day.

A Petty Annoyance.

An attempt was made yesterday morning to get up a petty annoyance towards some of the representatives. A Thames man heard an Otago man say that he had heard a Wellington man declare that Skinner had been tampering with his sight. Colonel Lyon made an enquiry, and it was found that the informants had not seen any thing themselves, but it turned out that Kingawell had Baid he believed Skinner had filed his back sight, but Kingswell declined, when face to face with the Colonel, to accuse Skinner. The rifle of Skinner and the Thames men squads were examined, and found correct. 11 a.m. Aggregate Scores. The Champion Belt cannot be decid ed before Monday. The firing at the last range again altered positions. Wilson Btill leads with one point. Ihe following are the. aggre gate scores:—Wilson, 190; Blythe, 189; Gilbert, 186; Goldie, 185 ; Leigh, 184 ; Arm strong, 184; Elder, 183; Hoskins, 182; Chase, 182; Skinner, 179 ; Blatch, 177. Sixth Matoh, Infantry.—Ranges, 200. 509, and 600 yards. Seven shots at each range. Bakge Pbizes. Highest scorer at 200 yards £2 Highest scorer at 500 yards 2 Highest scorer at 600 yards 2 Match Phizes. Ist Prize ' .£l3 sth Prize £i 2nd Prize 8 6th Prize 3 3rd Prize 7 7th Prize- 2 4th Prize 5 BthPrize 2 12 noon. The firing was resumed at the 600 yard range this morning ; the weather fine and clear, with a stiff S. W. breeze. The follow ing are the totals at the 500, 600, and 200 yard ranges : — Armstrong .. .. 64 Soper .. .. .. 53 Elder ~ .. 63 Clark 52 Blythe 62 Murray, A.C. .. 52 Leigh 61 Heaphy .. ..51 Tomlinscn .. ..61 Thompson .. ..50 Skinner .. ..59 Campbell, A.C. .. 5» Fenton .. .. 69 Bassett ... .. 50 Christie .. ..69 Fox 50 I?artin°ton .. .. 58 Greer .. .. .. 50 Gordon ' .. ..57 Kingswell .. ..49 Sykes 57 Ryan 48 McLaren .. .. 57 Mcllbride .. .. 48 Chase .. .. .\ 67 Grundy .. ..48 Goldie .. ..57 Stonebridge .. ..48 Roundtree .. .. 57 Sutton 48 Purnell .. ..57 Blatch 46 Hamlin .. ..56 Burns 46 Morley.. .. .. 56 Hay 46 Wilson 56 McKenzie .. .. 45 Richardson .. .. 56 Curtis 45 Gascoigne .. ..56 Martelli .. ..44 Munyard .. .. 55 Dundas .. .. 44 Renouf .. ..55 Murray .. .43 Marshall .. ..55 Uhalklin .. ..43 McLeod ... .. 54 Johnston .. .. 43 Gilbert .. .. 54 Bluck .. s. . .. 43 Dey ~ .. ~ 54 Morris .. .. .. 4a McLean .. ..54 Kobinson .. .. 43 Collard 54 churton .. •• ? Brown 54 Coleman . .. 41 Gallaugher .. ..54 Fairbrother .. ..40 Grant 53 McKee 35 Hoskin ~ .. 53 Campbell .. .. oi

Gascoigne -won the range prize at 600, and Armstrong at 200 The following are prize winners : Arm- Btrong first, Jilder second, Blythe third, Leigh fourth, Tomlinson fifth, Christie sixth, Skinner seventh, Fenfcon eighth. Order of aggregate at the close of the last match : Wilson, 212 ; Blythe, 209 ; Leigh, 208 ; Armstrong, 207 j Elder, 206 ; Goldie, 206; Hoskins, 205 ; Gilbert, 204; Skinner, 202 ; Chase, 202 ; Blatch, 193. 2 o'clock.

The last match was the closest contest of the meeting. Leigh made a rapid stride, Having crept up by steady, and occasionally brilliant, shooting to third place for the belt Throughout the firing Leigh has been looked upon as a dangerous shot for the aggregate, although many of the Thames men have repeatedly asserted the Auckland men! had no stay in them, and would be nowhere in the aggregate. My opinion is that both Leigh and Skinner will be well up on the list, and it is more than likely one of them will carry off the belt in the aggregate prize to morrow. However, time will tell, as it is expected the match now commenced will be completed to-morrow about five. In the last match Auckland carried off two prizes, as shewn by the scores forwarded. Leigh only missed the target once at the three ranges, and at last made three bulls eyes and four centres very nicely placed. Skinner still continues steady, averaging centres throughout last match. He also mis sed one shot at six hundred yards yesterday, during the heavy fall of rain. Some one here appears to be doing his best to get Skin ner disqualified. This morning, just as ha was well in for shooting, having made three bulls-eyes in succession, he was brought before Colonel Lyons for meddling and otherwise tampering with his cartridges. An enquiry proved he had done nothing more than the rest of his comrades. He was again allowed to pass. The next thing I ex pect they will bring him up because he wears no shirt collar. Notwithstanding the efforts made to unnerve him, he will yet make it warm for some. He has already won five prizes. Partington also naade good scoring in the last match, being only one point Behind Skinner. He has been very close several times, but has been unfor tunate in not taking a prize. He is well up in the aggregate, and may do something in the last match. Hay commenced well at each range but finished up badly. Christie, the ex-champion of. Otago, is firing well. This morning he made fivebbuysU vs eyes and two centres at the last range.

THE LATEST.

3.30 p.m. The last match, which is to decide the champion for 1875, commenced at noon. There was a large attendance of visitors from Auckland and the Thames on the ground. The weather is beautifully fine, with a cool breeze all day. The following are the scores at the 200 yards^ range :- Collard, 22 ; ■ Richaadson, 21; Clark, 19 ; McKenzie, 20; Sykes, 21 ; MJer, 22 Brown, 19 ; Gascoigae, 18 ; Fenton, 21 , Gallagher, 21 ; Skinner, 26; Curtis, 20; Kings Well, 19; Martelli, 19; Morley, 21 ; Wilson, 25 ; Ryan, . 22, Campbell, (Thames), 21 ; Christie, 21_; Hob kins, 23 Day, 22; Soper, 17 ; -Hay, 20 ; Robinson;. 21 ; Coleman, 23 ; Tomhnsort, 24; Fairbrother, 17 ; Dundas, 21; Sutton, 25 ; Gordon, 21 ; Armstrong, 22 ; MarshaU, 21 ; McKee, 15 ; Blythe, 22 ; Partmgton, 25; Morris, 20; Bassett, 20 ; Hamlin, 22^; Kountree, 20; PumeU, 22; Campbell, 21 ; Gilbert, 23 ; Murphy, 23 ; Chalkbn, 20; Goidie, 20 ; Leigh, 21 ; Heaphy, 24 ; Johnson, 22 ; Fox, 19 ; Greer, 23; Black, 21; McKenaae, 24 ; Thompson, 18; Grant, 16; Chase, 20 ; McLean, 19 ; MoLaren,24;

CRICKET MATCH.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the match between the Auckland and United Ckibs took place in the Domain to-day. The wickets were pitched at an early hour, with the object, if possible, to^ conclude the match this aftewioon. The United men went in first, and all retired for the second score of 43, Howard being the only one who made double figures. The A.C.C. then went to the wickets and made 54, II ahead of their opponents. Appended are the scores :— UNITED CRICKET CLUB.—First Innikgs. Mumford, c PhiJson b Cotton 6 Gleeson, b Rees 1 Tates, b Rees 3 Whitaker, b Cotton 0 Swanson, b Rees 2 Dufaur, b Rees 9 Buckland, b Rees - 1 Horan, b Rees - 10 Lacon, 1 b w, b Rees 1 "Willis, b Rees 0 CUf ton, not out 6 Byes, 3, Wides, &c 5 Total 43 AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUB.—Fiest Inkings. Davies, c Yates, b Willis 3 Garland, c Willis, b Swanson 6 - Cotton, b Buckland 0 Rees, c Willis, b Buckland 5 Mowbray, b Swanson 16 Colson, b Swanson •. 0 Blunden, b Swanson 2 Pliilson, b Swanson 0 Rice, not out 1 Connell, c Buckland b Swanson 2 ■ Coates, to Swanson.. 1 Byes, Wides, &c 0 54 3.20 p.rn.fl A heavy shower came on and made the ground heavy, Rees' bowling being very effective. Mumfotd, not out 12 Clifton, b Rees 0 Whitaker, b Kees 8 Yates, not out .. .. ' 0 Extras 3 Total £3

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

AFTERNOON SITTING,

On the motion of the Rev Mr Bavin, seconded by the ex-President, tha Station sheet was re-opened, and the folio wing altera tions made: — Kaiapoi, WmH. BeckjTimaru, William C. Oliver, George Bond ; Lawrence and Roxburgh, Thomas G. Carr.-On the motion of the Rev. Mr Lawry, a new edition of the Maori Hymn Book was authorised.— The Rev Mr Kirk read a minute of the Taranaki and Wanganui district meeting with reference to the revision of the Wes leyan Hymn Book.—The Rev Mr Bavin moved, "That a revision of our present Hymn-book is highly desirable, but that the several annual Conferences should have the opportunity of expressing their opinion upon any such revised Hymn Book that may be issued before it be generally adopted by the Conferen-je."—The general feeling of the Conference was favourable to the proposal, but in consequence of the final decision of the Revision Committee at home, it was deemed unnecessary to take action in the mat ter. —The motion was accordingly withdrawn. The Rev Mr Bavin moved the adoption of the following recommendation of the Canter bury district meeting :—" That the restric tion which prohibits a minister from remain ing beyond a period of three years in the same circuit should be removed." Seconded by the Rev. W. C. Oliver, and carried unanimously.—This change is accordingly recommended to the General Conference. — The ex-President read the draft of an address to his Excellency the Governor.—On the motion of the Piev. Mr Kirk, secondod by the Rev. Mr Bavin, it was resolved that the next Conference shall be held at Wsl lington, begiuning on Thursday, January 13, 1876, at v" o'clock p.m. ; the Stationing Committee to meetthe same day at 10 a.m., and the Connexioriai Committees on Thurs day, January 20.—The ex-Preßident moved a hearty vote of thanks to the families who have entertained the members of the Con ference during the present session.—Seconded by the Rev Mr Schnackenberg, and carried unanimously.'—The ex-President and Presi dent congratulated the Conference on the harmony and freedom of spirit which had characterised the Conference.

THE ACCIDENT ON THE KAIPARA.

We are sorry to learn that the injuries in flicted on Mrs Clarke and infant by the ex plosion of steam on board Captain Casey's steamer, the Lily on the Kaipara a few days back, are of a much more serious nature than stated at first. Mrs Clarke was severely scalded on the chest and face, and it is pro bable she will carry the scars for many years.' She haa been unable to move about since the occurrence, and is still under medical treatment. The child, though much burnt, is getting well. It is stated that legal proceedings have been commenced by Mr Clarke against Captain Caßey to recover damages for the injuries sustained by his wife. From what we now learn, the bulk heads between the cabin and the engine room had been removed, and a hanging of flannel of some other material was the only separa tion between the two compartments at the time of the accident. If there has been want of proper precaution in the matter, the inflic tion of » thumping penalty will prevent any future carelessness.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Despite the various other attractions in the city last evening viz.:— Key. Charles Clarke's lecture and the Hobson's ball at Lome-street, and a juvenile ball at Cook-street, the theatre of the Prince of Wales' was well filled by a respectable audience. The performances were for the benefit of the brothers Girard, and were patronised to a.satisfactory extent. The proceedings commenced with the amu sing farce of '•' the Rough Diamond," which was ably represented, by the players, and elicited frequent cheering from the audience. The astonishing feats of the Girards how ever, were the central and all absorbing amusement of the evening. The pleasant burlesque of the " Fair One with the Golden Locks," in which Miss Clara Stephenson was highly successful as " Prince Graceful," and Miss Patty Holt, as the " Queen." Some disappointment was felt at the non-appear ance of Mr Poole, who was suffering from the gout, and unable to come out, consequently that vivacity and sportiveness which he invariably contributes to every piece in which he takes a part was missing. This evening a grand finish will be given to the holiday by the introduction of a superior^ programme, containing besides the exhibition of the Girards, the interesting farce of the " Country Cousins," a most laughable per formance, and a burlesque of the famous "Black Eyed Susan;" which John Gay immortalized in a pathetic ballad, and Douglas Jerold in a very pleasing drama. We may notice tHat the illustrative scenery by Mr Kemp is .creditable to the painter ; the orchestra also forms not the least among the attractions of the Theatre, and Mr De Lias, the lessee deserves public consideration for his spirited endeavours to Bupply the people with goad and innocent amusement.

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Lart Night of the Wonderful Girards I Last Night of the Wonderful Girards ! Last Night of the Wonderful Gtlrards ! EUSBEI" JULIAN, and . . SMILE In their 'Inexplicable and Incomprehensible , Entertainment. This Evening will be produced the Laughable Farce of After which THE WONDERFUL^ GIRARDS ! Concluding with (after sometime in preparation) the well-known and extremely amusing BURLESQUJB OF BLACK-EYED SUSAN I William .. •• Miss Clara Stephenson With entirely New Scenery by Mr Thomas Kemp. TO-MORROW (Saturday)—A Powerful Bill being the last appearance in Auckland ot this Powerful Company. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d :.Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. pHO RA L HAL L. A - GRAND (To NCE R T In aid of the YOUNGr MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION "Will be given by the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, Assisted by MISS CHRISTIAN AND MRS SMYTHE, On THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1875. The Programme will be duly published. Front Seats, 4s ; Amphitheatre and Gallery,. 2s6d. Tickets may be purchased from the Librarian, Members of Committee, and Messrs Upton, Wayte, Chapman, and Tarrell A TJCKLAND COLLEGE aND ______ GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Preliminary Examination of Candidates for Admission will commence on MONDAY, Ist Feb ruary, at 10 o'clock. ' FARQUHAR MACRAE, HeaS Master. ENN ISEILL E N LOYAI OBANGE LODGE, No 3. An Arch Pnrple Chapter will ba held in connectioe with the above Lodge on Friday, 29th inst, at elghl o'clock sharp;. Visiting brethren are Invited, By order of Jhe W.M.



TM P OUT AN T NOTIGE., AtJ S COBLEY'S " Bespoke" Tailoring Establish ' ment, junction of Grey and Queen-streets, . Gentlemen can get A Suit of Superfine Black from £5 10 A Suit of Bliss' Tweed, thoroughly shrunk, from .. £* 1;> A Suit of Mosgiel Tweed, from .. .. ..£SO The Best Fitting Trousers in Auckland, thoroughly shrunk, from .. .. ..£ls All Garments best Material, best Style, and best Workmanship. N B Nothing upside down, or with the head where" the feet ought to be, for this ia no puffing establishment. ACRES good Land for Sale, JL cheap, half mile from Flagstaff Hill.—Oliver Mays. . _. OIVE ROOMS to Let, near Victo- JO ria Wharf, North Shore. —Oliver Mays. TjIXTENSIYE SALE. OF IKONMONGERY. JAMES SMART & CO. INTEND SELLING OFF : THEIR SPLENDID STOCK OF lEONMONGEEY. All Goods will be offered at GREATLY EEDUCED PRICES, FOR CASH, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. The Stock being almost new, and carefully selected, comprises-— A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Comprises all requisites of a household in most modern designs. CAEPENTEKS' AND BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY. TOOLS—MATHIESON'S AND SORBY'S. BRASSWARE, SHEET AND PEFORATED ZINC AMERICAN GOODS, A LARGE ASSORTMENT. FARMING IMPLEMENTS, comprising— SWING AND DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. MURRAY'S AND HORNSBY'S FARM IMPLEMENTS will be sold at COSTPRICE, To effect a clearance. FENCING WJRE, No. 5, C, 7, 8, stock Very Large, will be sold at a Low Figure. J S &Co would call attention to the above Sale, which is Gemune, and as the Gooda MUST BE SOLD no Reasonable Offer will be refused. 220, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. A-MERICAN SEWING "^ MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a'cirl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine useß a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of iewing_for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It wiUhem, fell, bind, cord,braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT BEGABD TO PBICE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machineß give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine a fair trial; in competition with other machines, it will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. P B I C E :— Complete in box • •£* 10 With Table and Tread1e................. •.. *6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key -38 0 Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand) and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines, we guarantee them for five years. On Sale by— W. C. Dennis, Queen-staset, J. V. Bpbda, Shortland-street, And at all Sewing Machine Depots. SOLE IMPORTERS: L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND, PONSONBY ROAD, close to. the Residences at Home Bay, one acre of Land, fenced and planted with pines, to be sold; a bargain, £57.— Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street. tf-OJR SALE, four-roomed Cottage in JD Brighton. Allotment, 40 x 2001 Price, £150. — W. Flood, Exchange. DR A LEX. YOTT N G Having succeeded to the late Dr J. B. Nicholson sees Patients dally at -his .esidence, Karangahape Boad, from 8 till 9.30 a.m., and at 9 p.m. Dr YOUNG alao attends at Mr Watt's Dispensary, Eymonds-street, eveiy morning, at 9.80, and in Onehunga. at Mr Gillman's, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 130 QAMUEL COOHRANE & SON will O sell To-morrow, immediately after the Fnrni tiire Sale, a Flagstaff, about Ml eet long. A I the P^NTHEO > you can get good t weed f Suit made to order and well shrunk! at 405.-|ord, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. - / BOARD ANBItESIDENCB, par. tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Lepn ard's House, Barn-»L- Ascomfortable home « offered topupitoatfehdinjir tim 'public schools in Auckland. Satisfactory tifffli**. . • -'■■■ - >'~;. ■:, ■■...■?■- ;;;.'; i'l.-^Vr r c ' '':■ ;| :\



JJEW SPRING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT ♦>» NEW SPRING AND SUMMXR DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FAKCV 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. S. A T X I N S, 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 la 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 or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT TROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether • Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMEITP Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods an the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be ouLUtiD owt at COST, PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contain! a Large STOCK of Men'i, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles), Trousers, Trousers and Vesta (both Auckland . made and imported), and the Pricasthe lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS / : Dl; , GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON.TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Lam Hat and Honbyman).



CjEWING MACHINES- J lam now agent for all the old-established and best ! Sewing Machines known, viz. : Singers, Thomas', ,} Howe 4, Howe'simproved, Whteler and Wison.Nussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and " Wanca.' A lsrge Stock to select from. A printed guarantee given with each machine, undertaking to keep It In I order for twelve months free of charge. Repair* pro* ' parly done. Neotlles, oil, and extras. I GEO. W. HESLOP, " Mac Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane.. THREEFOLD PROPERTY FOR j X? SALE.—A anng Public-house, and adjoining - j properties. The above offers a capital opportunity i for anyone -wishing to settle down in comparative , y independence. Price, .£950. part of which can remain r on mortgage. None but principals need apply.— ; j ddresa, "S.P.A." Stab offlca. ' £» A Gentleman of great experience in I the Timber Trade wishes an engagement &■ I Manager or otherwise. Highest references may be. ! seen by addressing "W." of this paper. , OA XT T I O N A spurious Sauce PUT IN BOrXB STAMPED ", 4 "LBA.& PKREINB," with a Label similattojr that | of Lea and Perrina Worcestershire Bauce, being now j locally manufactured and sold in this market. , ! ! Purchasers of Lea and Perrin's S.uco are hereby cautioned respecting same. . ROBERTON * CO~, Agents Lea and Parrfn**. UC&JLaISfD TRAINING SCHOOL, FOE PRACTICAL ' EDUCATION, JOSIAH MARTIN, H nJAD MASTER, Chobax Hall, Symonls-btkkt. ■ ; COURSES of TRAINING LES9ON3 will be com menced on MONDAY, February 1, and continued daring the preseot quarter, as under : — Daily at 10 o'clock—Theory of Arithmetic Daily at 2 o'olock—Model Drawing " J * Mondays at 12- History: " Progress and Influence of Arts and Manufactures." Tuesdays at 12-Physical Geography : "The At- . mosphere, its Constitution," &a Wednesdays* at 12— Na'.ural. Productions of th» Colony :'• Gold and Goldmining." Thursdays at 12—Physiology : " Food and Dlgei -I'ridajs atl2—Mechanics: "The Laws of Motion." Special accommodation wilt be provided for Ladlu i nd Visitors Pupils can enter for the TRAINING COURSE ONLY. Terms on application. AN EVENING CLASS (FOR PRACTICAL BUSINK3S TRAINING) Will be commanced on Tuesday Evening, February , from 7 to 8 o'clock, to include Entries, Invoices, ■■■ Accounts, Correspondenc'., Book-keeping, &c. 'ihis class will be conducted upon the model of a Merchant's office with the transactions in the cui tomary trade of the colony. Terms—One Guinea par Course of Twenty-four . Lessons. ' EVENING CLASSES in Architectural Drawing and Surveying Mining and Engineering Practical and Agricultural Chemistry, and Physical Science ' Will be commenced if sufficient names are entered. 4 BARGAIN to be had for £90 '% Cash — Seven-roomed House In thorough repair in ParnelL . ON SALE, New Potatoes, v«y chea , In any quantity up to 20 tons. Several Good Hack Horses for isle. Several good Stalls to be Let in the Market Home •t low rents. Storage for goods of every description at low rates. Apply to R. .0. GREENWOOD, ~ General Commission Agent, • - Market House. - ' lyr OTI O E OF REMO VA L. B. KEiNE begsto notify thit In consequence of the Reclamation Works now being carried on by > order of the Harbour Board, he has REMOVED to - Allotments next to Messrs Holdship and Co., Timber Merchants, Custom House-street. [ AQON C E R T WIU be given in the OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL ' ' '" '■~ '■Of . , --. ' -'J& FRIDAY NIGHT, THE 29th INSTANT; In aid of the Catholic Boys' School of. Otahuhu. The doors will be open at 7.8 r', to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. TICKETS, 2a 6d EACB. TO CAPTAIN R. _ WELLS AND OWNERS of the SCHOONER ALBATROSS. Gentlemen, —In reply to advertisement in last evening's Stab, offering to sail the Peerless, on.Satur day, PBOVXDED SHE DOES NOT STAET IN THE BAOE TO DAY, I beg to state that I cannot recognise your right . ' to dictate what I shall or shall not do to-day, as it does not in any way affect the race between the Albatross and Peerless ; but I have deposited in the hands Of Captain D. H. McKenzie, for which sum I am willing to sail on Saturday. ■ : . ■ The Peerless will be at the starting place, end of Queen-street Wharf, at 9 a.m., and will wait till 10 a.m. ; if the Albatross does not then show up, Imust conclud9t,you are afraid to visk the loss of laurels won. by the Albatross at Lyttelton, through the misfortune of your opponents, and treat you for the future with • the contempt such conduct merits. M.NICCOL, ""■'■"-''' Owner of the Peerleaa. January 29th, 1874. BUT RE OK IT T'S FRENCH BLUE, ▲ndlisee that each baU is wrapped In paper bearing * ' . ' the name of ' ~" RECK I' T T ' Ai Its splendid quality has earned a host of Inferior - • Imitations. < Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. T> ATTJSRIE|fiirOR SALE Barly In March next, the Two Batteries and Plant, lately the property ol the TXtm Zealand Quarts Crushing and Goldminißg Ctmpsny, situated Coromandel, will be offered for tale by public auction, If not privately disposed of. ', full paxtlculan can be obtained from the lato manager, Mr Arthur Plttar, Coromandel, who has thority to sell, or from BRIGHT * RAIT, Liquidators, - 8. Winchester Buildings. London. im OR S A L EV BONE DUST. Best Sydney Bonedustj .. .. *8 per ton Best Local Ground .. , .... .-OQ V** «o« A. DOEN.WBLL^ QtnßlN-STREIT. ~" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, ETC. EX ' DiLHARKaB,' FROM LONDON. , . . Jtv. - A. Jtv X XX. \J aVj . WILL sell by auction, at his: Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, February 1, at 12 o'clock noon, ex Dilharree, from London, 27 packages Earthenware and Glassware. A In dia mond, ,A alongside, 35/3^-10 crates White GTaniteware, assorted as follows:—Tea Pots, Sugars, Creams, Bowls, London Teas,- Irish . Teas, Hat Plates, Soup Plates, Dishes, Bakers, Scollaps, Sauce Turreens, BoatijM.cWei.Cover Disheß, Ewers and Basins, Chamber*, Soap Box and 'Slab, Punch Bowta, Jugs—to each crate. 20/4—5 crates White Granite Hat Platei, 5,6,7, and ■ Bin., 110 dozen in-each crate Aim diamond — 43/49—7 casks Tumblers, moulded ;; 50/51—2 cases Tumblere, cut . < 52 \ case Tumblers, cut crystal I 5»/*—2 oaiea Wine Glaweß, Port and • ,c