i Oneenstown ; there was no general meeting. ' Kathleen won both handicaps, beating Back '' Wter and Mignonettee. I jacohaon challenges Macgregor, to walk % Hm for £100. Ai uc _i£_dJAgent of Steam Shipping % Company. f'\^-t Wheeler (not Captain Wheeler), who '* iaa \ JiSfr app°in*e<i Auckland agent of the jjevp Zealand Steam Shipping Company, pro ceeds to take charge of the Auckland braacb of the business at once. During the time he has held the office of Dunedin agent, Mr has gained many friends, and has greatly advanced the interests of the'com pany.

NAPIER.

{Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Civic Matters in Napier.

_ public meeting is called for to-morrow aicbfc, at which candidates for Councilorship at the Borough election are invited to address the burgesses. There are twenty-two candi dates, of whom five are expected to withdraw. Public opinion is favorable to the imposition o f moderate rates for lighting and surface drainage. It is also hoped that the best professional advice will be obtained before entering into the question of water supply. The Loss of the Cospatrick. The loss of the Cospatrick caused general depression. The names of the passengers are not known here, but it is thought that several on board were coming to this pro vince. Drunkenness and Attempted Suicide. _. drunken woman attempted to drown herself in the Swamp yesterday, but was rescued, and a fine of 20s imposed on her for drunkenness. The new Constabulary Station. The Luna brought up 11 armed constabu lary who proceed to Awanui, East Coast, to establish another military post. Mr Passmore at Loggerheads with Friendly Societies.

Complaints are made by the committee of the Oddfellows and Foresters of insolence and irritating conduct on the part of the railway station clerk on New Year's Day. The complaint was laid before Mr Passmore, who replies to the effect that the by-laws justified the conduct of "my clerk," and states that travellers gave caiise of offence. Passmore's letter, being addressed personally to the secretary of the committee, was re turned with an insulting answer. Mr Pass more's letter has created great indignation amongst a large and influential body of Odd fellows and Foresters.

WELLINGTON.

(From cur own Correspondent.) This day. Officers of the Taranaki. Mr John Anderson, for several years harbour pilot at this port, and lately second mate of" the Wellington, is very likely to go as Chief Officer of the Taranaki under Captain Lloyd. Whale Stranded.—Theatrical Matters A whale about 30 feet loDg was thrown up on the rocks near the heads. Mr and Mrs Bates are still drawing good houses. Singulax Phenomenon observed by Archdeacon Stock. Archdeacon Stock publishes the following account of a curious phenomenon furnished by the Rev. James Me William : —"As I returned from Foxton last Sunday night along the beach, I observed a small but densely black cloud descending across my path to the very earth. As sooa as I had ridden into it, as it were all at once in, I noticed a blueisb flame streaming from my beard. 1 rubbed it, thinking for the moment that it was actually on fire, but of course felt no heat. I then noticed that a similar flame shot up from each of the mare's ears and streamed from her forelock, mane, and tail. She was terrified, and shied, reared, wheeled, and did all she could to get away from the cause of her fears, but to no purpose. At last, seeing her efforts were vain and feeling no hart, she was induced to go on, the flame remaining as long as we were in the cloud, perhaps a quarter of an hour.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own correspondent.)

This day. The bodies of Messrs Sale and Nalder are not recovered. They have probably been taken out to sea by the current.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thiß day. Important Insurance Case. In the Supreme Court the case Wymond versus National Insurance Company, was heard. It is an action to recover £400 and interest, insurance on furniture destroyed by fire in April last. The question at issue was whether the risk had bee_ transferred from Wymonds shop, which waa burnt, to bis private dwelling-house. A verdict was given for the plaintiff for the amountfclaimed. Mayor Dobson has resigned on the ground that he did not receive the support of the Council.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency. This day. The ship in Quarantine. The Margaret Galbraith and passengers are at the quarantine station. After their clothes are washed they will be released. The ship will also be fumigated and released. She has 122 passengers.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) This day. Waste Lands Board's Decision- The Waste Lands Board, at its meeting yesterday, determined not to entertain the application of Jaine3 Logan, runholder, who wanted to purchase 5500 acres on the Wai kokoi Hundred at 40s an acre. It was contended for Mr Logan that he had law fully purchased the land when open for sale. When the Board passed the above miaute, an unseemly squabble took place between Mr Connell (Mr Logan's agent) and the members of the Board.

Unfavourable News from the Palmer. Mr Brown, M.H.R, who is on a visit to the Palmer diggings, telegraphs to Lawrence per Omeo, that much sickness prevails, and numbers are dying on the diggings, and Many returning. There are no fresh dis coveries. He cautions people against going.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The steamer Otago took for Melbourne 14,752 ounces of gotf, shipped fro* West **nd ; about equal quantities from Hokitika WdGreymouth ; also 5,000 ounces are wait ing •Mpment by the Tararua to-day. The *°tel value is over £79,000, shipped from Weriland during the week.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

• *"«ffHK» done to-day :— .f* 1* of Neve Zealand—Buyers, £18 4fl ; "^ £187s 6d. S/^oattiank (cum div.)— Buyer*, 68s. Bntuli Insurance-483 6d ; buyers, Rationallnaurance-Sellers, 27s 6d. S» Sash and Door Co.-Sellers, £10. •v *£r«% re^ Ferry -Buyers, 15s. Xis^A°? don-Sellerß» 30s. J^^U- jEMay-Bayers, 6s 6d. Cuw-bo ywi ,4«9d.

"LED ASTRAY."

This six-act drama, by Boucicault, was pro duced last night for the first time at the Pnoce of Wales Theatre. The first striking feature of the play j B itsj intolerable length, and were it not that it is replete with Iwht and sparkling dialogue, and has many situa tions capable of being turned to good effect, it would be tedious. There was a good house, and the per formance may be pronounced a success. JJ IS fl- wmZ Stone takes the Part of line flighty heroine, the Countess of Chandore, very effectively. We like Miss Stone in her «gnt acting much better than when she attempts to depict deep passion. In this latter she has a tendency to rant, and "to tear a passion to tatters." But in sparkling comedy she is very good, and if she would only repress her eagerness for effect she would be even more effective than she is. Ine story is a simple one, consisting in equal proportions of intrigue, love, and humour, with pairs of characters in each department. Hector de Lespar, a poet, Mr Holloway, ™ 1, ?, ,er intrig«er with the Countess. Mathilde (Miss Patty Holt) and Hector ■flacide (Mr H. F. Stone) did the love making in a very pretty sort of way ; and the humour being distributed throughout the parts of Dowager Countess Chandore (Mr Ohas. Jones), Baronet ftimoniere (Miss Maggie Knight), Count Rudolph (Mr Aye- Ung), and Major O'Hara(Mr Sam Poole), the cast is almost complete, Mr Oily Deering playing an aged French baron. Mr Aveling as usual acted with care. The part of Mathilde by Miss Patty Holt was a lively and genuine conception. The play was well put on the stage. It is to be repeated this evening.

COMPLETION OF MANGERE BRIDGE.

H on, Onenun Sa correspondent writes :— The Onehunga bridge is rapidly approach ing completion. A little more nailing and tarring of the timbers and the job will be done. All the celebrities in our town are discussing as to how the bridge should be opened. And what preparations, what cere monies, and what amount of eating, drinking, and speechifying are necessary to be had upon so great an occasion. At the opening of the railway from Auckland to Cnehunga the people of Onehunga were only regaled with a smell of the viands at host Sullivan's when the dignitaries of the province cele brated the event. On that occasion, the people of Onehunga were of poor account with the magnates provincial. On the forth coming event our local dignitaries are deter mined, if they can, to assert themselves, no matter what amount of cold water may be thrown upon their efforts to the contrary notwithstanding. Dr. Purchas has been scratching his head and looking awful things in an homceopathical way, and suggests a picnic. Gillman, the chemist, with a know ing look, is agreeable to a picnic, with the addition of a dinner. Everybody pays that Capt. Wing, our harbour master, should look after the flags, as he knows how to tackle tefeSs bunting. Captain Symonds, it is reported, is agreeable to assent to anything that is pleasant, and will shout with the biggest side. _ Mr Jackson, our man of all work, has his pen in the ink ready to draw up any amount of resolutions that any collection of wiseheads may agree upon, that the affair may go off with all due decorum. Little Waller, the timber man, is ready to charter his little steamer the Tarn ©' Shanter to run up and down the Manukau, so that everybody that likes may see how the bridge looks from a wateiy point of view. If there should be a dinner, O'Rorke our member to the G. A. must have his speech on the occasion. By the by, when will O'Rorke's speech come off anent the Vogel business. I suppose we must give up all hopes of that speech now, because of the little affair of the bridge. To have to make two speeches within six months, will be too much for his nerves. If Mr O'Rorke should fail us in speechmaking, there's one man in the place that will make up for any deficiencies. Our host Hardington, of the Manukau, is ready and willing to make everybody jolly, and will have a small escort of cavalry paraded on the occasion (if allowed). Major Gordon would have let the late Volunteers, had they been alive to fire a salute in honor of the affair, but the minds of our Volunteer soldiers having been poisoned by John Lundon,- they have all become defunct, in consequence of taking in too much of Lundon's deleterious nonsense. Never mind, the Templars—as this is a watery occasion—will come out strong, with all sorts of banners of strange device. The people of Mangare are expected to meet those of Onehunga half-way on the bridge, and exchange mutual felicitations. Our old friend Courtenay will be there, and promises to be unusually tractable. The Highway Board is very busy, and must look after the toe paths. It has been mildly suggested that the Highway Boards on both sides the Manukau will put some soft gravel on each side of the approaches to the bridge, for the newly laid stene in the roadway are plaguey hard to walk upon in these hot days ; corns will not stand it. The ladies .promise to come out strong on the occasion, a_d the milliners of Onehunga have more than tkey can do. Let us hope the day of opening will be a fine one. Everybody here says, " Success to the Bridge, and may Onehunga flourish !"

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Board was held at the offices of the Board, in Fort-street, to-day. Present: Captain W. C. Daldy (chairman), L. W. Eaton, O. Mays, J. S. Macfarlane, H. Isaacs, G. Yon der Heyde, D. H. Mackenzie, Boylan, H. Brett, Holdship. DOCK-STRFET. A petition from the inhabitants of Dock street, as to the dangerous state of the cliff in this neighbourhood, was referred to the En dowment Committee. watermen's fares. A petition from the watermen, to be allewed to increase their fares, was referred to the Wharf Committee, with power to act. REPOKTS. Keports were presented from the Finance Committee, on the subject of leasing of tolls, and advertising. ■ LEASING OP TOLLS. The- report ran—"That this committee recommend that no change be made in the collection of tolls." The report was adopted on the motion of the chairman. ■-» ADVERTISING. The report on this subject recommended that no change whatever be msde in the printing and advertising of the Board. The report was adopted, but before the subject was dropped Mr J. S. Macfarlane said that in their present action the Board was acting derogatory to its own self-respect. He could not imagine how a public b»dy could forget its own dignity so far as to con tinue business relations with a paper| after suck language. Ho had had copies of the extracts he had read at the last meeting. (Mr Maefarlano hare handed in several printed slips giving extracts from tke Stab on the Dock question.) ANNUAL ACCOUNTS. The annual accounts shewed the receipts en the general account to be £17,589. in cluding £1095 from last balance. The ex penditure was £14,713, .leaving a balance of £2876 Ofl permanent worki account £3,201 had been received and expended. The lerane shewed a gross increase of £2,426 over 187 tf, chiefly derived from endowment rents; wnicn produced £2,060 increase ; goeds wnarfage, £600 increase ; pilot dues, £421 increase. On wharf tolls there was a decrease of £6yi, and 6a harbour dues £142 decrease. BUSINESS ON THE PAPER. RESERVING BERTHS TOR VESSELS. The Chairman moved "That i l v expedient to reicind the following rwwhr.-...? ..« y

the Board, viz,—That it be an instruction to the Harbour-master to give every facility to vessels requiring berths, either loading or discharging, and that berths be not kept vacant for vessels expected (except mail steamers) if such berths are required for other vessels. THE ARTESIAN IVELL. jgjMr Boylan moved, "That the sinking of the Artesian Well be proceeded with." mr brett's election. Mr J. S. Macfarlane moved, " That according to clause 17 of the Harbour Act, the election of Mr H. Brett is null and void, and that the vacant seat be foathwith dealt with under clause 14 of the said Act."

fm .EVENING STAB. Ttr__Si)AY, JANUABY 12, 1875.



A private telegram was received by a gentleman in town yesterday giving the resnlt of the racing for the Tattersall's Cup, at Randwick course, Sydney, on New Year's Day, as follows : Arrow, 1 ; Blair Athol,1-; Lord Lyon, 3. We observe that Garret* 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 of Auckland. —I have received from London, per E.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Binglet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice. — Fbancis J. Shoktt, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. COFFBB !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coifees both delicious and strong. Brown,- Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and dist_tctnea* of flavour. Note the brand. Sold ;»t almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province.—Advt. Shobtt's Haib-ct7ttin« Paloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.—(Advt). WANTED, a General Servant for the Farmer's Hotel, Drury. —Apply at Mrs Pollock's, Queen-street. ANTED, a Sharp Boy at the Auckland Hat Factory, 168, Queen-street. A~NTTTr>7~a~Man" to assist a Gardener. —Apply at this office. ANTED to LET, iv Chapel-street, a well-finished Six-roomed Brick House, damp-proof, with gas laid on, and bath-house com plete.—Apply to A. Mackie. AM. TED. to Let, a comfortable Five-roomed House, in Coburg-street.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. WANTiS.D, a Strong Lad, for the Blacksmithing ; also a Wheelwright.—Apply to Gee and Potter. ANTED, a respectable Servant to assist in housework : ag6 between 13 and 14._ Apply to Mrs Chalmers. Upper Queen-street. WA_*TiiD, a good Horseshoer. — Apply at Mimroe'a Forge, Durham-street. ANTED, a Machinist.—Apply to W. Parker, -yVakefleld-strcet. \XJ ANTED, for Coromandel, a first ly T class Servaut; also, good General Servants for town.—Mrs Coll' Select Kegistry Office, Upper Qaeen-3treet. WANTE 0, a Steward for |the p.s. Hauraki.—Apply on board. WANTED, a respectable young Man ; must be a good accountant. —Apply at the works, Panmure, Ireland Brothers. ANTED, a Laundry"Maid ; good references required.—Apply to Mrs Taylor, Auckland College. ANTED, a Female Cook, with references. —Apply to Mrs Campbell, One Tree Hill. ANTED, a Servant Girl about 13 to 15 years of age.—Apply to Mrs. Hogarth, next to "Havelock House, Symonds street. ANTED, Tenders till 10 o'clock on Saturday, the 17th instant, for the erection of a place of Worahip. Plans at my office. F. G. Ewington, Qaeen-street. fcfc/AISTED to LET, a Furnished W Bedroom, with or without board—Apply for'address office of this paper XJU ANTED, a middle-aged House » V keeper.—Apply to B. Gictos & Sons, 3, "Wyndham-street. * ' ANTED, a General Servant.-— Apply to Mrs. Thos. Whitson, Waterloo ' Quadrant. ANTED, General Servants, Housemaids, to callat Mrs Home's Kegistry office, Wafcefleld-street, ANTED, a General Servant; must be good cook'and laundress; references required.—Apply for address office of this paper. ANTED, a First-class Billiard marker, to rent o Billiard-room.—Apply at' Q.C.E., Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at the Freeman's Hotel, Freeman's Bay. Wi NTED, a good General Servant. Apply United States Dining Kooms, Queen street. \hf ANTED, a desirable Eesidence I ? in Symonds-street for sale or to let.—Apply to Tickers and Davies, Land Agents, Shortlund gtreet. WANTED, two Lads desirous of learning the Printing trade; one having some previous knowledge of the machine department pre farred. —Apply Stab office. ANTED, a Strong Lad, one accustomed to the trade preferred.—Apply to E. Beeves, Btitcher, Hobson-street. ANTED, a strong General Ser yant; one who can milk preferred.—Apply Mrs Peters, Baker, Upper Symonds-street, ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Office. WANTED, by a young person of go«d character, a Situation as servant or to take charge of a small family about to return to England.—Apply by letter to V.X, Star Office. ANTED to Sell or Lease, a Gentleman's Residence at Brighton.— >pplytoW. Flood, 18, Exchaßge. WANTED, £4000, at 7 per cent, on First-class Freehold security.—Fox parti culars apply to JACKSON & BUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street, Auckland. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr E. Wayte's, in Seafleld View ; also, a six-roomed flonse in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr Jackman, Nelson-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from. Shortland-street to Weliejley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery. Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street i?ast,-opposite Golden Crown Brewery. , WANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of the best localities of Auckland, 'two bedrooms and a sit Ling-room with use of kitchen: all large and airy; House nearly new; Terms very moderate —For address apply Btab office. A-NT&D KNOWN, that Mr W. F. JONKS has REMOVED his place of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehause. w. F.J's customers will receive thi usual prompt attention to their coaimaads, and those who have not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its. branches in Auckland places him in a poiition to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Note the addre«s--W. F. JOSES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Qaeen-street. . ANTED, good General .Servants, Housemaids—Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-itreet. \*j AJSTED KNOWN, that a" YV terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefteld-ttreet in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin Honse, Wake field-street. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant; no washing required. Muat be able to cook and iron;— Apply to Mra. Shayle George, Alten Eoad. . ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply at Farrow'n Dining Booms, late J- Portw'n, Que*_-str«et, next .Montague* Bazaar.



WANTED KF OWN, we have for sale, a shipment of Ha !cotßeana"(47 sicks) a splendid sample ; wholesale or retail, in quantities to suit purchasers.—F. Hewin and Brother, Provision Merchants, corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Mr. Joseph Brown, Sy monds-sfcreet. f| O TAILORS, DRAPERS & OTHERS. 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. WAjvißiJ, Everybody to know that W. 8. 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. AMBD to v^ELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. NB - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SMART, next to Bine Post. Victoria street. WAJKT.KD KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only Bouse In Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Ve.*ts, from 25s : Paget and Mourning Coats, firm 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Biding Habits, from 50-; B-ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter & (Jo, The Pantheon. Qjueeri-street, WANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATs Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A Urge assortment of all the ' latest styles. Solar, Duk-s, O_ford3, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., ihe Pantheon, Queen street laTa N TED &&O W i*, that, D • ? Go-die is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boora, Mouldings, Bro&d Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood IMloes, Shaft 3, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his stard , Custoin-houss street. %ht ANTED, 600 urns of Old * * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Pa;;er, Canvas, Bagging,- Eope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off clothing,, Ac, at BA.TTYK <_ CO.'ri London itfariuo Store, <nd Market, Quean-street, Auckland-S Moss, Manager ANTKD, Purchasers for 1 hina Tea Si ts, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also Glass C.'ps aid Saucers, elates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, 'Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable jus*, landed ex Hydssjjes, W»i tangi, &c , at C. Men It's, 51, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. __ WAJSTJ-I), the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on salo :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloe*. *c. #0., always on hand. A largo supply of the best KewcastleCoke now on hand ANTED, to call special attention to out 153 Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -Jford, Potter <- Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. WaktTd 3_TwlTw~n, THAT K. D. SYK B 8 Has Just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold. and Silver Wstches, Gold Alberts and Chains (English), Hall marked. Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains »nd Alberts IVichol Silver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, PJatedware, American and Vienna CJoebs The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :-K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of tho Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guarauieed free of second charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches. \fej ANTJ_ 1) KJNOWJN T V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLTJMBEK AND GASffITTEBS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced iiuaincan in Upper Queen-street, two doors above O. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. Ftrst-clans work guaranteed AiNT'-D KNuWtf, that Ford, Totter <& Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call eaily in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City H-11. Queen-stieet. ANTJiD KNOWN, that J_Ui-* man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, <-c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction te all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, aud Cats of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may bo seen on application. -Hole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONHS, Saddler, Queen street WANTED KNuWiN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shews what c*n be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments, — Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street F IME! LIME! LIME! TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. H.AR.TSnw.N & Co will deliver LIME at the Whau, Henderson*!l Creek, or Auckland Wharf at BJd per bushel; uinslac_ed Lime, Is per bushel. Orders received by J. MO ELAND, Custom -house-street. I>HE Gentleman who found a Purse a few■ weeks ago, containing money and receipts, will bestow a very great favour by returning the receipts to the rightful owner, Mr Nelson, at Stab office. O^T, a Black Silk Shawl, between Bishop's Court and Mrs H»yter'g (a girl seen picking it up). Kinder will be rewarded when re turned to frirs < tevens. Parnell. LOST, in or near < ity Road, a small GOLD BROOCH.—Anyone returning it to the office of this paper will be rewarded. • MES SALMON begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of £50 from her friends in Onehunga.—January 12,1875. t^DMuNDS & YORKE, Boatmen, J Waitangi Falls, Bay of Islands —Goods Stored free of Charge.—Louiw C Goffe. Agent. A A CHINA MA'ITKNG, 10_-d tfc rti per yard at the City Hall. HOLLO WAY & GARLTCK. fTH O CARPENTERS. Tenders-wanted for Building a Cottage in Nelson street. Plans, &0., to be seen at WM. jBROWNHILL'S, Bootmaker, 88, Queen-street. fIIEMPLARS BENEFIT SOCIETY. A meeting will be held in the Newton Hall TO-MORROW, the 12th instant, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing a Medical Officer in the room of the late Dr. J. R. Nicholson/ g . W OR MS , 1 s Secetary. N January 11, 1875. OEWING MACHINES. I am now agent for all Id-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: 31 ngers' ThcJmas', Howe's Howe's improved, Whf eler and Wison, Nussiey and Fillings' improved' 'Little Stranger" and Wanza/ A lirge Stock to Belect front A printed guarantee given with e*ch machine, u_ ??rtakmg to keep it in order for twelve months free o jbarge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras P GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Botomahana, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAJP- Photographic Booms, Bhortland-street. rpHE UNDEBBIGNED HAS FOR SALE AND T OA R R IV E: Muntz Metal, Nob 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Wire Bope, best quality, 1_ to B_to Chain Cables. $ to l.in, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwt to 10_cwt, / dmiialty tes Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Deuble-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas Culza Oil, in casks and drams Faint Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and Tar, beat quality Resin, Oakum, Sail Twine. Paints —White, green, and black, Ac D. H. MoKENZIE, ova xo m Ho vßi/iisili.



COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT \J TO MISS CHRISTIAN, by the auckland choral society. Chobax, Hall This (Tuesday) Evknins. Conductor .. Mr J. Browne. Special Train, North Shore Steamer, late Busses. Admission, 4s, 2s 6d, Is. Tickets and Plan of Seats at Upton's for all parts of the house. Entrance for Reserved Seats and Gallery, northern door ; Ampitheatre, southern door. tO-NIGrHT— Miss Christian will sing " Have ye not Heard ?" "O, Rest in the Lord," in Quartette " Cast thy Burden," in Trio, " Lift Thine Eyes," " Auld Eobin Gray" (bydesire), •'Katheen Mavourneen." "Children's Voices," and (with Mrs Smyths) in Eossini's Grand Duo, "Quis Est Homo." O-NIGHT—The Special Train will leave Onehunga at 7i, returning from Auckland at 11. TO-NIGHT—" Elijah" and Secular Concert. Book of Words at the doors. * T)RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manager J. R. DeLias Stage Manager H. F. Stone THIS (Tuesday) KVFNINO, January 12, MISS AMY STONE ; - Supported by—H. P. Stone Sam Poole Miss Patty Holt Mrs Chirles Jones . And the FULL STRENGTH OF THIS COMPANY, In Bion Boucicault's last Great Sensation, i_ 5 acts, aa played in London, New York, and ail the great cities, with woudeifol success, entitled, LED ASTRAY. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2a 6d ; Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's. T OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. The Yearly Meeting of the Grand Lo<Jge will be held on TUESD'.Y, fho 12 h January, at 7.30 p.m., in the Lodge-room. Wellesiey-st.rset. Members of the Grand Lodge are requested to be in attend<nce. By order W.G.M. TVT O T I C E. MORRIS MARKS, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, Auckland, having Retired ifrom the Pawnbroking Business, requests persons having Goods Pawned with him to Redeem them on or before the time expires. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, Oth January, 1875. rTIENDERS will be received at this Office until the 30th instant, for the Erection of a School-house at Waiomio, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands ; and one at Orakei, near Auckland. Plans and Si3eoiMcati°ns can be seen at this office, and any further information supplied. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. r| sHE RETREAT, Manukau Road, A Parnell.— Mus Robertshaw's Pupils will Re assemble on Monday, January 25. 1875. T ADIES' COIJLEGE, opposite St. Ma£ JLJ thew's Church, will re-open on the 25th instant. oHORTLaND HOUSE, Shortland Cres kJ cent. Mrs. Hardens pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 19. fc/s RS O'HALLURAN and Miss ijfJs.. DEUKY'S Pupils viill lie-assemble Monday, the 18th instant, top of Wakefleid-street. An Even- Ing Class. puN SON BY SEMINARY, Pon jL sonby Road, on ducted by Mrs Hammond. School Duties will be Resumed on MONDAY, tho 18th instant PSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, Onehunga.—Mrs Lewis informs her Pupils the vacation terminates on MONDAY, January 25,1875. SPUING VILLA. SEMINARY, PO.TSONBY. Mr and Mm W. J AY. ABT>EY request their Pupils t^> Ke-a«spmble on Monday, 11th January. Town Pupils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 a.m. omnibus by leaving their names at his office. nB.tS MIcSES CRAIG'S Pupils A will Reassemble on THURSDAY, January 21, 1875, corner of H ardin^e and Grahame-gtreet. FTIO LET, a comfortable Cottage of JL two rooms ; suitable for a respectable working man and his wife Terms moderate.—Fer particulars apply at this office rjnO LET, a G-Roomed Cottage, situ • ated in Franklin Eoad.—Apply City Mart, Queen-street, opposite P. Darby's. O LET—The Premises in Chancery and O'Connell-Btreets, lately occupied as the " Southern Cross" Printing Office. Two floors 85. by 20 each. —Bbown, Campbell and Co. ri^O i IT, a ni_e-roomed Dwelling, « within fifteen minute? walk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, U Prime, 5:2, Insuranc* Buildings. AT the PiNTHKOf* you can get a good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, TTueen-streek IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF MESSRS. J. & J. JAMIESON, BOOT & SHOE FACTORS. Tenders will be received in the above Estate up till 4 pm, on TBUHSDaY next, 14th Inst. for the Pur chase of the Stock-in-Trade, together with the Book Debts and Lease of Premises, the lease having nearly 10 years to run, at a lew rental. Particulars and inventory can be seen on the Pre mises from Tuesday ti!l Wednesday at 4 pm, and daring the time at the Store of Lewis Broa. GABRIEL LEWIS ) EDWARD IRAACB > Trustees. A. H. NATHAN J XTICTORIA CO MPANY, A.R.V. The Company will PARADE for Monthly Inspec tion on TUESDAY, To-morr«w Evening, 12th inst., at 7.30, in full dress. Arms and Accoutrement* specially examined. Numbers of Rifles ttvben. . i.. . By order. THOS. C. SELF, Color-Sergeant. NO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform full dress, with arms and aecoutrei_ents. — Arthur Morrow, Captain Commandißg. A UCKLAND VOLUNTEER O~ ENGINEERS.—The Monthly Inspection ml be held on WEDNESDAY NEXT, 13th instant, at 7.30 p.m.; at the Drill Shed. The Band and Corps will muster ot the Market Square, at 7 o'clock, in _"_U Dress, Anus, and Accoutrements.—By order. J. F. SAUNDERS, Hon. Sec. UCKLAND ARTILLEKY VOLUNTEERS. The Battery and Band will assemble at the Grey atreet junction on THURSDAY evening, the 14th instant, at a quarter-past seven, to inarch to the Drillshed for Monthly Inspection. Uniform: Full Dress, -with arms and accoutre ments. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. O R . S TTaTE D Prom ELLEESLIB STATION, on Monday, 4th January, a BLACK HEAVY DRAUGHT MARE, white on face and hind foot. Also, a BAY MARK PONY, white on bind foot If Stolen, a Reward of £5 wiU be paid on conviction; if strayed, £1 will be paid to any perion giving such information as to their whereabouts. ROBERT GRAHAM.



JTEW SPHINO GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIBW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OI1 NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NSW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY 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 his 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 OS1 PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FBOM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Pl*in 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 Pricea charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTBY CARPETS to be oliabed owt at COST PRICK. (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, v Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Pricen the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS i»r GBELQNG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKIN 8, (Latb Hay and Honkyman).



-—-———- - I IyTEETINGS to Elect School Com mittes, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), as follow :— PANMURE-it the Hall, at 7pm WOODSIDE—At the schools at 7p m FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. -T^- O T I C E. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership heretofore existing between Charles Williams and James E. Yorke of Waitogl tfalls. Bay of Wands, under the firm of Williams and Yorke, Boatmen, has this day been Dissolved by mutual Consent. The Business hereafter will be carried on by Messrs Henry Edmunds and James E. Yorfce as Edmonds and Yorke, Boatmen, Wsitangi Falls, Bay of ItUnds. JAMES E. YoKKfi. Dated January 7,1875. 1 "k^ TVTOTICE TO PASSEN- US GERS, BY THK Of YOF AUCKLAND, FOB LONDON. The p.s. Devonport Will leave the Queen-street Wharf, at 2 pm. on FRIDAY, the 15th instant, conveying passengers aad luggage on board. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IS, Queen-street, Auckland, January 7,1875. r^a. "POH GLSBORNB ~'• i ~p"'"""HiMJ ihe fine new fast-sailing Schooner Advance Wili sail as above TO-MORR©W (Wednesday) EVENING. floods and passengers will be landed on the uisborne _. wharf. Apply on board to CAPTAIN TRIMMER, v V Harris' Timber Wharf. piIEAPSIDE HOUS E." M. & C. MIL N E Beg to call attention to their NEW AND LARGE STOCK or SUMMER DRAPERY, Including— Black GlacS Silks, Black Grosgrain Silks. J]ain Colouied Silks, Figured Coloured Silks. Plain Japanese *-ilks, Fiaured Japanese Silks, ' Tussore Silks, FRENCH BROCHE SILKS. A decided bargain, now telling at 5s 6d; UEuaV price, 7s 9d Plain Coloured lustres, from 7Jd Figured Coloured Lustres Black Lustres Black Striped Lustres Printed Lustres . . ;K. " Carflielites ■' "'" ' '•".'"-■>■ '" ;/'\". ■■>-,-' '■>*:*■■:?■. ??3!$M Bd^s ■ Homespuns ■■■:■■• ■ - ■■ '■ - : Mohairs ; French Merinoa Persian Corda — Crape Ciothjf . . Winceys, &c, &c. : ■■ Prints .• ■. ,"' , .. ,""'.. Muslins Grenadines Plain and Coloured Batistes. M. & c7~ MILNE ■ ■■••■■ Have also in Show, A LARGE VARIETY OF . ■ COSTUMES, IN ALL MATERIALS AKD STYLES, Which they are now selling at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, Ranging from 10s 6d upwards. ALWAYS IN HAND, A LARGE STOCK OF -- Skirts, Ciinolines, Shawls. Mantles. Jackets, &c. THE MILLINEBY~DEPARTMENT Will bo found replete with all the latest, fashions, WEDDING AND MOTTRNING ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. . Child's, Girl'i, and Ladies' Underclothing in aU its branches. V. HOSIERY, H.IBERDASHKRY,; TWJE3ED9, " SHtKTING^'&o., &c OUTFITTING OF ALL KL^TDS, Boy's and Men's White Shirts Boy's and Men's Colnured Shirts . XTndMshlitcprawarjs:, -■''* ■ Cbllws, Xi«s, Scarfs, &c, «a. .-.-■ HOUSEHOLD LINENS ot ftli kinds. ' -' J63" COXJNTfiY QjßttEJ?.- rAITKITXXV M- ;& 0. MILNE, OHEAP SI D E HO US E, 222, AND 224, QXTEKN-STREET. TO-MORROW NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, POULTRy, &c. rTHE property of a Gentleman who is A; leaving Auckland, removed to the.Mart for con' veniep.ee of sale, Parlour Bedroom, and Kitchen Eurnitura Kitchen Utensils, Crockeryware, Poultry, &o . ' Blacksmith's Bellows. ' ' , : ' B. ABTHU R, Auctioneer. . FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. ' j PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE TEE Sixlsscribej-r£"will sell at^tfee'" ... "Mart, Fort-stw^i ©BrjPittday next, ateleven • ' * 'o'clock, X: <■' ' ;„- -v i Hou»eliold Fuinitnrej>Pianoforte, &c. >;?,.- SAMUEL cd^^JNE & : SON, '■' "*■' :' '> ■ ■ "■■ ■ "■ - '-' J .-'.''*/> -'. -'l ■'■ •"'-£"' ■ ■■ ;: