Melon's hotel was in flames. Volunteers /r ptly attacked the fire, and fortunately /" __ id. in quenching it. Had it gone on but _. ifJ.v___BV.ute3 more, it must have caught the hotel, which, being a mere shed, would have certainly been destroyed.

DUNEDIN.

(Fromeur own Correspondent.) This day. Large Land Reserve.

■ The reservation by the General Govern ment, of 66,000 acres erf the West Coast of this vrovince, for purposes of public utility, excites surprise. Turf Dodgery. The circumstances which led to the dis qualification of Exile, at Oamaiu, is es fol lows : Toe horse was there when t_.3 flao* feli for the members' race ; Ivanhoe rushed to the front, but Medora collared him op posit* Shalders, and tried hard to turn for the straight. They raced together, but the rider of Ivanhoe finding his horse beaten s ho*ted to Barton, rider of Exile, to bring up his horse, but Barton had got some dust thrown in his eyes from the hoofs of the other horses, and was taking it very quietly deluding himself with the idea it was Ivanhoe and not Medora was sailing hard up f.ke straight. Barton hearing the rider of Iranhoe calling him, took Exile up to head I.anhoe, and tad determined to catch the m.re, but it was without avail, as Ehe passed tie post two-lengths a-head of Exile. The jrder of the latter horse received quite a itorm of yells and derisive shouts as he rode into the saddling paddock. Hedge, the rider of Ivanhoe, offeied to back Exile against Medora for £150 to £200 for the same distance and conditions, but the people only yelled the more. The Macassey Libel Case. Judge Chapman, in granting a new trial in the case of Macassey v. Bell, said the passages in -the article complained of were clearly libellous. An infamous bargain was imputed to Macassey in ambiguous language, and was uncovered by the plea of justifica tion. Tfie jury had taken into considera tion matters they were not entitled to deal with.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Cabmens Row.

The City Council decided yesterday that consequent upon the refusal of the cabmen to abide by the corporation scale of fares, they would tight the matter out at law. In the meantime, the cabmen have gained a point by getting the cabstand thrown open, which the Council was forced to do when the first lot of licenses were issued.

The Founder of Odcifellcwship. The Superintendent last night unveiled a large oil painting of Brother Abrahams Founder of Oddfellowship in the Colony. The painting will be suspended in a promi nent place in the Oddfellows Hall.

f. Volunteers here are complaining greatly of the worn-out condition of the rifles, and many threaten to resign unless other rifles are supplied. The rifles were served out twelve years ago, and were then second hand. Jud£e's Retirement—The Cabmen. Judge Gresson retires on^March 31st. Mr Justice Johnston takes his place. Mr Garrick obtained rule nisi for writ of prohibition in both the late convictions against cabmen. Castaway leaves for Dunedin to-day. He is fancied by a few for the Dunedin cup. ,

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Cospatrick Calamity.—Mr Vogel's Illness.

Despatches from tho Agent-General re ceived, state that the most searching inquiry will be.made into the origin of the Cospatrick fire.

The Times understands that the cause of Mr Vogel being detained a considerable time at Florence was on at*ack of gout. New Lighthouses.

By last San Francisco mail, the Hon. Mr Reynolds ordered lanterns and apparatus for the six new lighthouses to be erected on the coast; but it is not anticipated that the lanterns and apparatus will arrive here under eighteen months, as there are only two firms in England that make lighthouse appara tuses, and it takes a long time to manufac ture, but all the preliminary work is being {.roceeded with. The Soukar brought anterns for Cape Fouiwind and Tory Channel lighthouses. The Naval Training School.

The Times comments upon toe Naval Training School Act, and regrets there has been such a sorry outcome since the Act came into operation. The present appear ances show that tHe Act is likely to become a dead-letter. It asks, is it the fault of the Resident Magistrates or police that the young roughs of Wellington, Christchurch, Dune dio, and Auckland, are not brought up ? Notwithstanding the many larrikins and neglected children in the colony, there are still only nineteen inmates of the Kohimarama Training Ship, while there is accommodation for sixty. The Times sug gests as a remedy for such an unsatisfactory state of things, that instructions might beis ■ued to Resident Magistrates to assist in carrying out the Act and Jto obtain through Superintend! en *s the co-operation of the police for the same purpose. The privilege of supplying shipping at the wharf with water for ten months and a half, was put up at auction to-day but was bought in by the Corporation, the reserve £475 not being reached. The last six months rental Was £290.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Hospital Meeting. A public meeting for the consideration of the necessity of establishing a local hospital was heid last night. The Mayor occupied the chair. It was resolved that a deputation Wait on his HoDor the Superintendent to ascertain what assistance the Government Would render in the matter, and that the town be canvassed for subscriptions in aid.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press 'Telegram Agency.) This day. Scarcity of Water.—Railway Works. The Dunedin water supply is very low, and threatens to give out through the very dry Weather, and owing to the increase of popu lation, the reservoir is insufficient. The Port Chalmers section of the railway Works between Dunedin and Moeraki are progressing rapidly, and will ba finished in nine months. The Quarantine Station. At a meeting of the Board of Health yes terday, the medical officer reported that all cases of scarlatina at- the Quarantine Island are well, and will be relieved on Monday. Judge Chapman as a Lecturer. Judge Chapman, at the request of the Press Club, gives a lecture excendinj. orer two nights shortly, on the history of New Zealand past and present. Bir G. Arney. Sir George Arney, who has been here for

' ■"^jedays, goes North to-day, per Welling; I m le Guardian says ttiat the valuable dis « .ry of a reef has been made by Thomas and party at Maeetown, in the Arrow district. It is four or five feet thick, and the j. finders believe it will yield four or five ounces ito the ton. L The racing privileges fetched £1,341 10s fl against £1,192 last year. The gates sold for

The coming races excite great interest. The third sweep of £1,000 has all been sub scribed in a few days. It i. rumoured that a gigantic civil cisc will shortly come before the Court, arising out of a mercantile Venture. The plaintiff is a leading banister, and defendant a leading merchant of this city, Damages claimed at 12,000.

It is said that fo;ty miners are about to leave the Queenstown district.for the Palmer and other rushes, and that others will follow'

LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

Tns friends and workers in connection with this excellent Society held their annual meet ing last evening in the Christian Young Men's Association. The number in attend ance was not so large as was anticipated, but it was evident the cause was very near to the ladies, as ladies were in the majority. The meeting was presided over by G. M. O'Rorke Esq., supported by Revs. Dr. Maun sell, A. Reid, and E. N. Bree, also by Messrs J C Firth, G. M Reed, J. B Russell, D. M. Luckie and Thomas Macffarlane. The proceedings opened with singing and prayer. The chairman in his opening speech, paid a high compliment to the talents and benevolence of the late Mr Williamson, and said that had the meeting, been de layed for a short time, a gentleman of the highest reputation among colonial magnates might have presided at their meeting. He was pleased sometimes to- stand apart from politics and see human charity through her ministering angels, the ladies, pleading the cause of the poor.—Mr J. B. Russell, who take 3 much interest in this and other kin dred institutions, then read the report, from which we make au extract:— '* The number of case 3 relieved during the past year has been 107, viz , widows, 39; women deserted by their husbands, 9; women assisted during their confinement, 1G ; and 5 women have had money paid towards their passages to the Southern provinces and Australia; 2 women have leceived money for the purchase of mangles. Eight of the families relieved have been newly arrived iminiorants. There are atpresentin the Home 16 old women. Three have died during the year. The inmates are happy, grateful, and contented, and often compire their circumstances with those of others who do not possess their privileges In conclusion the committee would remind their friends that another year's work is before them, and that the claims of the sick aud desticute, the widow and orphan will still be as pressing as ever, and would also inform them that bub f_>r the anouymous contribution of £50 they could not have retained all the caae3 on ihe books, but they know by the experience of the past that the people of Auckland will not allow the sick .or poor to suffer for want of that which they of their abun dance arc. able and willing to supply."— The balance-sheet was as follows :—Receipts —Balance on hand, March, 1874, £13 s=* BJd ; collected public meeting, 1874, £.. 3s ; dona tions and subscriptions March 1874, to March 1875, £280 3s; legacy from Mrs Eliz.beth Hamel, per Mr Allwright, for Home £19 lis Bd. for Society £19 lis Bd, £39 3s 4d. Total, £335 15s o£d. Expenditure - Piiuting and advertising, £8 143 ; relief of poor in the several districts, maintenance of Home, from March 1874, to March 1875, £306 18s; balance in bank, £17 16s o_d; balance in treasurer's hand, £2 7s. Total, £335 15s o£d. —A. Gillis, treasurer ; auditors, Messrs M. Russell andE. Warner.—MrG. M. Reed, in moving the adoption of the report, said that in a neighbouring colony he first became acquainied with the constitution and working of a ladies' society, and since then he had been a close observer of such societies. He believed they weie particularly useful in colonial life. After many interesting re marks upon the usefulness of such societies, both at home and abroad, Mr. Reed said that the Ladies' Benevolent Society, during the past year, had been in strumental in wiping tears from many eyes, and bringing consolation to many a sorrowful home. He wa3 gratified to hear that the report anticipated a more successful year, and he hoped the Society would con tinue to work satisfactory —Dr. Maunsell, in seconding the resolution, referred to the unfortunate position of the Young Men's Christian Association, and feared this would be the last fime of their meeting under its roof. He felt that the closing of the institute would not only be a great loss, but a disgrace to the city.— The Rev. David Brace having spoken briefly but forcibly on the immediate object of the meeting, the motion was unanimously adopted.—Mr. J. C. Firth then moved a resolution to tho effect, that the present meeting pledge itself to the continued support of the society, which was supported in speeches by Mr Luckie _snd Mr Ellis, and carried. The following ladies were then proposed aud elected office bearers and ladies' committee: — President, Mrs Philson; Treasurer, Mrs Giilies; Secretary, Mrs Aicken. Commit tee : Mrs Aicken, Mrs Bain, Mrs Beveridge, Miss Bell, Mrs Boylan, Miss Crisp, Mrs Mlis, Mrs Gillies, Mrs Gorrie, Mrs Harding, Mrs Mason, Mrs Nolan, Mrs Macffarlane, Mrs > hilson, Mrs J. B. Russell, Mrs Rober ton, and Mrs Warner.— Several selections of music were efficiently rendered by the choir during the evening, and, after a vote of thanks to Mr Salter for his untiring exertions for the public good, the meeting closed with the benediction.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

MR HOSKIN'S EEWBFIT,

The most closely packed and most fashionable house of the season did honor to the benefit of Mr Hoskins at the Prince of Wales Theatre last night. The pieces chosen for represen tation were the magnificent comedy "She stoops to Conquer " and the farce " Nothing to Wear." The occasion of itself, or the pieces by themselves would either have been sufficient to attract a house but the two com bined were irresistible. Goldsmith's well known masterpiece was placed on the boards in a way which did infinite credit to the manage ment and also to the performers. The cast was a strong one, but we were sorry to miss Mr G. Darrell from among the characters. Mr Hoskins took the part of the diffident and bold, bashful and impudent Marlowe in his best manner. The spirit of the role was thoroughly entered into, and the result was an unqualified triumph. His cool and Bplen: didly self-possessed manner of acting had here a first-class opportunity of revelling, and never were its good points shewn off to better advantage. Miss Colville, as Kate Hard castle, performed her extremely difficult task with ease and finish In the sentimental passages there was a slightly perceptible mincing of the words which did not please, but the conception of the character and the general execution were undoubtedly first class. She received many tokens of the popular favor. Miss Clara Stephenson acted with her wonted care as Miss Neville. She too came in for very general applause. Mr Aveling made an extremely good Hast ings. We are glad to notice the good taste which this gentleman always exhibits on the stage. He lacks fire at times, but he is never extravagant. Mr Sam Poolers Tony Lumpkiu was possessed of much merit. Mis Charles Jones's conception of Mrs Hardcastle was natural and effective. Her acting in the night scene after the. upset of the coach was excellent. Mr Oily Deering took the part of Mr Hardcastle very fairly. There was, however, too much excitemejat about it. The characters requires more light and shade infused into it. The rest of the performers did fairly. The amusing farce of " Nothing to Wear" brought a bountiful evening's amusement to a worthy close. Mr Hoakinsand Miss Colvillein this convulsed the audience. The performance was advertised under the patronage-of the officer*, of the Dido, but we WW noneoyhßnyujjiifl^Qfr

night "Our American Cousin*' and the " Handsome Husband" are to be produced.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

(FROM OIJR LOSDON CORRESPONDENT.) London, January 12, IMMORALITY OF THE STAGE.

Rather a stroDg feeling has arisen of late about the abuses of the stage. For long past a few Voices in a very few newpaper3 have been raised against the exhibition of naked women in suggestive postures, which have of late done duty for acting. But at last a bombshell ha 3 been dropped amongst these nymphs who advertise their shame upon the Metropolitan stage. The Lord Chamberlain has been very cautious but at last he his seen his way clear to a decided course of proceeding. He has got public opinion and the law courts onhis side, and llius armed he has appeared in the midst of the Cancanese and issued his ulti matum. He has closed the St. James's Theatre, and declares he will close any other house which gives indecent exhibitions. It was certa.n'y time that something was done. Even in the next houses there was always a naked afterpiece, and no decent person cared to take his wife or daughters to run the risk of beholding a couple cf score of tbe hand somest harlots in London exhibiting lewd gestures, Or hearing speeches that if printed would subject the publisher to penal servi tude. But the stage i 3 not the only part of London that requires the broom of the cleanser. Something will have to be done to put down the street walking which has assumed collossnl dimensions. It is im possible for it man to traverse the street 3in the city or to cross tho paiks without being importuned ill the most barefaced maimer, and sometimes it i 3 n'most* necessary to be violent in order to escape. Some of the principal thoruii_.hf.ires, notably the Strand and Oxford-street, seem entirely given up to loose characters. The head of tbe London police, Col. Henderson, has shown himself such a consistent ass that there is not much hope from him, but assuredly things cannot be allowed to remain, as' they are. NEXT OF KIN WANTED. A rural dean in the diocese of Rochester vouches for tile substantial accuracy of the following statement i "An old Mr Attwood died recently near Cheshunt. He was about eighty years old, and a bachelor ; rich, but living very quietly. He is discovered to have been tho giver of all the anonymous £1,000 cheques. His books shew that he gave away £350.000 in this way ; £45,000 within the last year. He has le'.t more than a million sterling, and no will. Mr Attwood is said to have been connected with the Bir mingham Attwood?, and to have made his money principally by gkss. A thousand pound note was found lying about the room, as if it had been waste paper."

CRICKET.

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon.]

The Domain Cricket Ground presented a lively appeat ance this afternoon with two matches under weigh. The tine weather attracted a considerable c;owd of speciators to the ground, and the cheering of these at each good hit or bit of fielding, showed that the outsiders have Some enthusiasm for the good old game.

HI 'Mfmm&M Aß, SATTJftiDA?, MAECH 13, im.



6CARLTON V. UMTED COLTS.

UNITED COLTS.— FIRST INNINGS.

Cadman, b Tonks 6 Lacon, c Sharp b Lawry ... .. 6 Daviee, runout ... ... ... 40 Masefield, not out ... ... ... 16 A. Whitaker, c Sharp b Tonks ... 3 Willis, b Tonks 0 G. Brooks, b W. Laurie 0 Beale, cPhilson 0 Coatelli, c Bodde 11 Browne, not out ... ... ... 3 Fxtras ... ... ... ... 4 United Colts out for 100. Carleton Clu ow going in.



VV Ji-» J. JJJJNU V. JN UJLilll atlUjiJi UL.& V JSJN.

West End—First innings :— •

VTumford c Rees ... 0 3hoyce c Brassey ... .... ... ... 4 jtkeson, c White, b Rces ... ... C Jook b Rees ... ... ... ... 4 Ualdwell b Swanson ... ..." ... 1 3arland b Keea ... ... ... ... 1 Mackay, b Keea ... ... ... ... 3 Mason, b Rees ... "... ... ... 7 Weston, b Kees ... ... ... ... 5 Caylor, not out .. ... ... ... 3 Eloskins, st. Eees... ... ... ... 3 Extras 6

Total ... 37 NORTH SHCB ELEVBN. Burgeaa, b Cook 7 We Its, not out ... ... ... ... 12 iyan, not out ,.. ... 2 Extras , ... 4 One wicket for 23..

4.20 p.m. Wells out for 12, Swanson, b Mum ford 0 Ryan, c Mason. ....... ... ... 3 3 wickets for 27. Reea and several other good bats to go in. iVhite now in.



COFFEE I— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong, Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity and diatictneu of flavour. Note the brand. Bold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town'and province,—Advt. '



/CORPORATION WATER WORKS. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, March 12,1875. Intending Contractors who wish to examine the sites of the various works in connection with the. Auckland Water Supply, are informed that the ngineer will meet them, for the purpose of walking over the ground, at the Western Springs, on TUES DAY, the 16th instant, at 3 p.m. P. A. PHILIPS, - ' Town Clerk. QUAY AT WAIUK IT Superintendent's Office, ; Auckland, March 5,1875. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of Monday, the 22nd instant, fer the Erection of a Quay at Waluku. .. , Flans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office *• liort -1 _nd-3treet, and at the office of the VValuku District Board. G. MAURICE O'RORKE,



WANTED, First-class Carpenters foi Railway Bridge Work.—Apply thi. evening, at Mr. Butteiworth's, opposite tin Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. AxNTED, a Machinist.—Apply to TV. Parker's, Loudon Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at Moyle's Wharf Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-street. ANTED, Painters.—Apply to David R,c.ss, Carleton Academy, Hobson street, before 8 a.m. on Monday next, 15th ihttant. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply office of this paper, OT ANTED, a Strong Youth as Messen- VV ger.—Apply to Publisher at Star office. VV I ANTED, a Housemaid.— For V T address apply office of this paper. 0 BAKERS.—Wanted a Second Hand for the country ; good wages and con stant employment. None but a steady man need apply to F. Deßore, Otalnihu Bakery, Otahuhu. ANTED, by a young Lady, a Situation as Visiting Governess ; good re ferences.— S.C., Stab office. WANTED, 5,000 weekly, monthly, or Cash Purchasers of the best Sewing Ma chines in the colony. See club advertisement also,-— W..C. Dcnnes, Queen-street. W~" ANTED, a respectable Boy.— Apply at the Stab oflice. ANTED to SELL, a House with throe acress of land at Onehunga.—Apply to Mr Jackson, House anb Estate Agent. WANTED, two or three young Girls, respectably connected, about fourteen years of age, to learn a light und remunerative busi ness.—'For address apply ollico of this paper. WANTED, a Bush Foreman ; must thoroughly understand kauri bushworlt, and bo able to take charge of a number of men. No per son need apply who cannot write a fair hand, measure round timber accurately, and give undoubted refer ences as to sobriety and general character.—Apply by letter to Z, office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs G. S. Jakinß, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a smart Lad accustomed to Driving; one with some knowledge of the Grocery preferred.—H. and P. Gibbons, 68, Wellesley-street. WANTED, a smart Lad.—Applf* to City Wardrobe. WANTED, n General Servant.— Apply Sirs Gilmer, Upper Hepburn-street. WANTED, a competent Assistant for the Manchester Department.—Apply to Lewis J.i'or. WANTED, a Boy accustomed to Horses. —Apply to Mr Banks, at the Hay market. TIT ANTED, two Plasterers.—Apply T T at the United Service Hotel. WANTED, Laundress—Dunning ham and King, Governor Browne Hotel, [ Hobson-street. WANTED, a General Servant where the washing is given out.—Mrs G. Lewis, Jerinyn-strset WANTED, a Partner to tssist in the management of an estaolished Cabinet and General Furniture Warehouse; spacious pre mises ; doing a good ready money trade ; capital not sp much an object as business capacity.—W. 1_.3.0t1i, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer. Queen-street. WANTED to sell reasonable, a Small Grocery and Fruiterers Business on the wharf. —Por particulars, apply STAB office. WANTED Everybody to see the Museum of Wood' Carvings from Switzer land, consisting of an endless variety of the useful and beautiful, A visit will amply repay the lover of art. To be sold cheap.—Sykes, Practical Watch maker, adjoining Mr Staines', Upper Queen-street. WA_NTrD, all parties going to <'hine muri to call at A lien's, opposite the Paeroa Landing. Good accommodation W'Hij would go to Wakefield-street, to have Framing and Gilding done in all their branches ? Sensible people only, and they will get full satisfaction from J. R. DE COURCY. 417 AJM T»E -U, 600 tons of Old ▼ * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, aud Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, <ite., at BATTYE & CO.'IJ London Marine B_ore, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland. —S Moss, Manager ANTED Kl-vUWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ol Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Poors, Moulding 3, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails,. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, lion bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Icard , Custom-house atraet. ANTED KNOWN, that X MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Office. WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin House, Wakefield-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'a Dying and Cleaning Establish ment his been REMOVED from Shortland-btreet to Welie-lay-street East, opuosite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies aud gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the fflce, Wellesley-street i*ast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery WANTED KNOWN, that H. L. POs-SENNESKIE, Tailor. *c, HAS BtMOVID to thosft Premises lately occupied by .■j_he Post-cllice, ShortJand-st'eet, where he hOj.es to receive that bbro-1 patronage hitherto accorded. ANTED to teELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B — Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALB\__J_D SMART, next to Blue Post- Victoria-street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Waked eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Goal wholesale and retail), at tho lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gunau Felloes, *c Ac. always on hand. A arge supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. A GENTS FOR THE "STAR" The Star can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m. :— Dedwood— Mr Brown, Dedwood Store Ponsonby Road—Mr McKuistry, Ponsonby Store Karasgahape Road—Mr Y. Warren, Sydenhun Store ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Newmarket—Mr Witheford, Ironmongery Store Kybeb Pass—Mr Burns, Grocery store ;Mr Taylor, Grocery Store Onehunga—Mr Gilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store keeper c ( Otahuhu—Mr J. Hall, Post-offlco Park ell—Miss RyaD, Grocery v tore ;Mr R. Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr Augur, Bootmaker Nobth Shobic—Mr O. Mays, Grocery Store ; Mr Dude _ Grocery Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store Wellington-stbeet—Mr Todd, Grocery Store ; M Higgins, Wellington Hotel. Cobnek or Wellington-stbeet — Mr McCrea ] Grocer. . ' Freeman's Bay Hotel, Freeman's Bay—Mr Stow.:- Axma Place akd Neighborhood—Mr West Alma Sioie Geeat Nobth Road—Mr McGibbon, Glasgow i Store Eden Vine Hotel, New Nobth Road-Mr i Popleton , Roans-' Hotel, Symont.s-s.beet—Mr Rose ' Newton—Mr Mclndoe's S .ore, Newton . New Nobth Road—Mr Collins, Bootmaker Newton Road—Mr Walsh j pIT B LIC NOTICE.; Having this day sold my very Large and Entire J Stock of BKWING M-.CHINKS to Mr W. C. • Jietnks, and relinquished that department of my ] business to him, £ must cordially recommend him to my friends and customers, feeling convinced that ] from h s practical knowledge and long experience in this branch of business, that intending purchasers <• will-fled it to their advantage to inspect his very extensive aud varied stock. (Signed) r - M, MONTAGU-t Fancy Basaar, Queen-street. I



HA. 0. B. S. . AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 81. THE A N*N UA L BALL 0/ the ab->ve Branch will be held in the CHORAL HALL, on , WEDNESDAY, 17th MAUCH, (St. Patrick's Day). Banc'ng to commence at 9 p m. Ladies by Invitation Circular only. Tickets, 10s 6d each, ni-.y be obtained at Clsrke Bros, Queen-street ; Mr J. Callnan's Pootm»k*r, ■ Queen-street; Mr J. Flyno's, stationer, Well-*sley street ; Mr J. Dea.psey's, Coachmaker's Arms Hotel, Albert-street ; Mr B. Hackbt's Market Hotel, Grey street ; Mr M. Dervan'a .Nevada Bot<_l, Queen-street; or cf any Members of the Committee, and the Secretary. 3s, HAMILL, Secretary. OPL EN DID OPPORTUNITY. £25 WORTH • OP SEWING MACHINES, Hand and Treadle, ABSOLUTELY GIVEN AWAY EBEE OP ANY COST, To Members of DENNES'S Second Grand Sewing Machine Chib, now forming. Call quickly at— W. C. DENNES'S SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, Aj___u_.t Buildings, Queen-street. OUNT WELLINGTON HTGH WAY district. TENDERS will be received by the und.rsignecl up till noon on the 23rd instant, lor taking down Connor's Hill, Forming and Metalling New Road, as per plans and specilications to be seen at the residence of Mr G, E. Ireland, Panmure, who will point out to intending contractors, ou the ground, at 11 a m. on the 17th instant, the work to be done, if desired. Further Tendera will also be received at the same time for Carting Scoria Ash, and depositing tho same on roads in the district, for the period ending June 30, 1875. EOBEBT GRAHAM, Chairman. High-street, Auckland, March 12,1875. NOW PUBLISHED, By J. C. Johnstone, "MAORI A," CHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON. SHORTLY, THE OPtIGIN OF THE WAB IN NEW ZEALAND. Auckland troop royal cavalry Volunteers. The Monthly Inspection of the above Troop will take place at Mr Gwynne's Paddock, Epsom, on Monday Evening, the 15th instant, at i o'clock. Mounted, and in full uniform. A, K. ISAACS Captain Commanding. AUCKLAND ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.. The Battery and Band will assemble at tho Drill shed on Monday Evening, the 15th instant, at quarter past 7, for Monthly Inspection. Uniform: Full Dress, with arms and accoutrements. Members absent from this Parade without leave will be dismissed from the force at the end of the present month. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding, TO LET, a small Office in a Central Posi tion in the City.—Robert liorne, hhort land-street. 0 OAIiPENTKHS.—- Wanted Tenders, labour only, for the erection of Farm Buildings in the Waikato.—Plans at the Office ot G. Holdship aDd Co. Z3k J? O R OoROMANDiiL. igjjjafiii. -Two Brothers Will leave Grahamstown for Coromandcl on MON DAY, at noon. 10 LET, at Brighton, a seven-roomed Cottage facing the sea.—Apply to R. J. Wood, Brighton, Parnell. XT' A. G. B. S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 81. The Members of the above Branch are respectfully requested to assemble at St. Patrick's Hall on SUN DAY MORNING next, at 8 o'clock sharp. By order. . JAMES CLARKE, President. "XTEW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. TO BUILDERS. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 10,1875. FRESH TENDERS aro hereby invited for the Erection and Completion of a NEW Provincial Hos pital, according to the plans and specifications already exhibited, and to be seen at the office of Mr P. Hera path, Architect, Queen-street. Each Tender must be signed both by the contrac tor and by his two sureties.- Tenderß will be received at this office until noon of TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, either by presentation to the Cominissoners, or by deposit in the Tender Box. G. MAURICE O'RORKE, Deputy-Superintendent Chairman of the Publi< Buildings Commissioners. UCKLAND H . RTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Autumn Exhibitioi. wiU be held in the City Hall on Wednesday, the IV th instant {St. Patrick's Day), when upwards of 170 prizes will be open for public competition. Schedules of Prizes can be obtained from the undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, Princes-street. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. Tf O R {3 A L W. SCHOONER~CANTERBURY. To be sold, that very fine clipper-built schooner Canterbury, strongly built, fast, and very suitable for the Island trade, shortly expected from the South. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer.- FOR SALE—The unexpired Lease of 17 .'ears of a large allotment, situate at the highest part of Grafton Road. There is erected on the property a weU built House of seven rooms, with every convenience, and commanding a magnificent view of the harbour and surrounding country. The Garden is well stocked with trees, shrubs, and flowers.—Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, No. 2, Insurance Buildings ORS A L E T* o pair of 8* >-ench Burr Mill Stones, with the necessary m .chinery _ or a complete mill if required, to be sold cheap. , 0. F. PARTINGTON. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, ■) md good House. Price, .CISO. To be Let, with a purchasing clause, at Remuera, i comfortable Gentleman's Residence, with out buildings, and every convenience, together with nine " icres of Choice land, well drained and securely fenced. Rent, £52 per annum; term to commence - from Ist April, 1875.— R. C. Greenwood, Land and < Commission Agent, Market House. To Working Men, Speculators, __c—To be had for £95 cash, Two Three-roomed Cottages in Wakefield- : street, newly painted, and in good repair, with well _>f first-class water, and large yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for )s per week each. The property is leasehold, with 18 years to run. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura Valloy. will be sold cheap New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, Ac, at Lowest Prices. 1 Also, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Commissi n Agent. .



. pRiNCE of wales theatre Continued Success of those Popular Artistes, MR. AND MRS. HOSKINS (MISS FLORENCE COLVILIE) Appearing with MR. GEORGE DARRELL. TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), the Original Comedy OUK AMERICAN COUSIN. Florence Trenchard Miss Florence Colvill. t Asa Trenchard Mr Hoskini Lord Dundreary Mr G. DarreL Concluding with the Petite Comedy, THE HANDSOME HUSBAND. Mr Wyndham Mr Hoskins Mrs Wyudham Miss Florence Colvilh PRICES :—Cikcle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. JUST A R R I V E D— tl THE WONDERFUL LEOPARD BOY, , Who created so much excitement in America a few years ago, and tho SMALLEST LADY IN THE WORLD, Together with many other AMUSING AND INTERESTING THINGS, Will be on EXHIBITION FOR A FEW EVENINGS, Mthe OLD MARKET LAWN. Open from 7 till 10 p.m. ADMISSIO N—ONE SHILLING. TTNITED Methodist Eree Churcb. \J Morning : Subj.ot—" Hope the Anchor ef th* Sou!." Evening: "The Brotheihood of Man," being tbe second of a series of sermons on " The Lord's Prayer " Rev G H. Turner "pITT-STREET VV ESLE YA N r c H DRCH,—Sund »y Services -March 14.—The Rev W. C. Oliv.r wiil preach in the mornitg, at 11, *ud Rev A. Rwld in tbe evening, at 6.3 '. UNSECTARIAN Sunday "Services, Lome-street Ball, conducted by Samuel Edge*. BA. March 14th, 1875 Morning—God's E ect. tvenlng—Job and Jacob in troub c ; an in structive contract for these tim« s PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, EdwarJes street. Divice Service. March 14. The Rev W. Harris will preach in the morning at 11 o'clock and the Rev W. 'i'insley in the evening, at 6.30. Subject: "Mm as a Steward." RiMITLVE Methodist Church, Sheiidan-street. Divide Service, March 14 Mr F. Battley will p?c»eh in the morning at 11 o'olock _nd tha Roy W. Harris iv the evening, at 6.30 Subject: " Joy anaohg Angels." rpHE JNEWTON KlßK.—Divine _JL Service at the usual hours Tomorrow. Subjects: Mornicg-Uov Bible Truth is S_v.n_.ly uodorstood. Evening—The Apocalyptic Church of L *odicea - DDFELLOWS HALL, Cook street—Tha Goa.el w.ll be preached (D.V) in the above Hall To-morrow Evening, at half-pa_t six, by Kr Frank Cavenagh, of Dublin. Seats free ; no collections MOUiST EDEN SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. _> SERMONS will be preached on SUNDAY next, 14th instant, in the morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. W Tiusley, and in the evening, at half-past six, by Mr Henry Barton. In the afternoon an address to scholars and friends will be delivered by Mr J. Ellyett, Vice-President of the Auckland Sunday School Union, commencing at 3 o'clock. Collections in aid of school funds. . — PONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL Will open on SUNDAY NEXT, MARCH 14th. Parents in the district are heartily requested to send their children. School opens at half-past 2 o'clock. Opening Service of the Chapel will be held on the following Sunday, March 21, and a Soiree on the Tuesday, March 23. YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 16th instant, at the rooms, to receive a report from the Committee, and consider the advisability of winding up the affairs of the Association; to commence at 7.30 p.m. THOS. BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. PARNELL PUBLIC SCHOOL will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, March 15. qinger-s sewing mace in es .IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORGE HESLOP, Agent,' ' The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. piG FEED !! ! COW FEED !! ! 400 sacks Crushed Oats and Barley at 2s 9d per bushel, or 2s 6d in 10 bag lots, at J. COUPLAND'S Produce Stores, 208, Queen-street. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. • Notice is hereby given that the ordinary half-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April 12, 1875, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the report and balance sheet for the half-year ending February 28,1875, and to elect two auditors, in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. The Transfer Books will be closed from March 30th to April 12th, 1875, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors, A. BOARDM-VN, Manager. Auckland, March 10,1875. "CURST PRIZE OVENS AND RANGES. ' GREAT REDUCTION. HE RBE R T H. SMITH Has Reduced his FIRST PRIZE IMPROVED PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE-CONSUMING OVENS To 30s and upwards, according to size. Over 1000 of these Ovens are in use, many for upwards of five years, all of which have given entire satisfaction, and are acknowledged to be the best, cheapest and most economical oven yet invented, as they require no setting and but little fuel. H. H. SMITH has obtained successively Fn-st,, Prizes for the past five years. FIRST PRIZri Strong Colonial Ovens, reduced 5 per cent. From 30s upwards. IRST PRIZE Wrought Iron Ini proved Portable Cottage Range, from £6 10s upwards. FIRST PRIZE Wrought Tron Lemington Ranges, from £6 10s upwards. F" IRSTPRIZE Wrought Iron Im proved Cottage Stove, to burn wood or coal, _»pen or closed fire, from _G5 upwards, ■;_ ~._,. If IRST PRIZE" Wrought Ir6ri; Ifr-i 1 proved Ship Stoves, from £5 10s upwards. IRST PRIZE Wrought.iron Fire places, from 30s upwards. FIRST "PRIZE Portable Boilers, From £5 upwardß. STOVE PIPING MADE, and all ! kinds of Repairing, and Blacksmithing and Ironwork done at the "icUK -"nt. WORKS, __UU_____j__i ** J _t_^___ J _____. ■



I TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR • FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. l We cannot allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage you have bestowed upon us during tha 3 two and a-half years we have been in business ;we 3 must admit the'same has exceeded our expectations. You may depend that if a continuance of the liberal: spirit in which we have hitherto conducted our • .business, combined with quality for lowest remmipra 'tive prices, will secure your patronage in the future, be sure we shall do our best to merit the same. To those who have not paid us a visit, do so, we have always some novelty on hand. r By the ' Anazi' we have Just Received i) 0 BALES J CASES PAPEKHANGINGS, From Celebrated Glasgow and English Houses. They have been specially selected from Manufac turers' Patterns by Mr J. L. Holland, whose good taste in decorative matters is generally admitted, and without doubt, comprise the largest and best selected open stock in the Province. GILT MOULDINGS, Stained Mouldings, Room* Mouldings; a large stock on hand of very superior quality. Picture Framing in all its Branches. GLASS SHADES, Oval and Round, in all sizes. White Lead, Oils, Colours, Turps, Varnishes, Scrim, , Brushes, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, WINDOW GLASS, In fact, every requisite in the Painting Trade can be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture-Frame Makers, &c, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank; TCESDAY-, MAKCH 16. • CITY MART. IMPORTANT TO DRAPERS. COUNTRY BUYERS, AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON H/VVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Tuesday, 16th March, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &C, &c._ to close up various consignments. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 9 o'clock and to 5 p.m. FINAL EXHIBITING OF MR R. BECK'S MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER GOODS, &c. HE leaves for England by the mail steam ship Mikado, and has determined to give the Public of Auckland another chance to get first-class Jewellery, Watches,' __c, at LESS THAN COST PRICE. MR R . A R T HU R, Will- offer for Private Sale the lots marked off for auction, at his mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, the 16th instant, between the hours of nine o'clock and five o'clock p.m , at AUCTION PRICES MONDAY, MARCH 15. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, on Monday, March 15, at 11 o'clock, 47 cases Apples, BB 10 cases Pears 10 bags Peanuts. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. TO MACHINISTS, SAW - MILL PRO PRIETORS, PEALERS, AND OTHERS. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Messrs Combes and Daldy to sell, by public auction, at their Stores, on Thursday, Much 25, at 11 o'clock sharp, The following MACHINERY, consisting of— 1 Cut-off Saw 1 Bench „ 1 Slitter „ 1 Cutting-up Machine 4 Lathes 1 Rouble Blotter and Fitt'ngs 6 Mosses' Patent Drill Presses and Fittings 5 KeUames' IVtsnt Fire Bendeis NOW ON VIEW AT UHE ST©KES OF MESSES. COMBES & DALDY. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, MARCH 15. ALLOTMENTS IN WELLESLEY ANDSYMONDS-STREETS (FOE NINETY-NINE YEARS LEASE) BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to Lease for 98 jean, on Monday, March 15, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENTS in BYMONDS-BTREI_T well adapted for private residences, light soil, well drained, command-.n^ splendid views of city, harbour, gulf, and suburbs, and enjoying pure air a. all seasons ; within 5 minutes' walk of cestre of the city. ALLOTMENTS in- WELLESL* Y--.TRB-.T.— Th.se allotments supply tbe long-felt want ot an increase to the business portion of tbe city. The street is now met _lled, channelled and lit with gas, aid being of great width and the easiest gradient must become the main inlet Mid outlet of Queen-street. To parties desirous .of establishing business a more favourable opportunity could nrtbe offered and tbe length of lease (99 years) equals free hold. Full particulars of Auctioneers. CORN EXCHAN GE. TUESDAY, MARCH 16. ~ . q 32 CRATES ASSORTED .CROCKERY WAR E».... ~..,.,,.... r GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received ' instriietions to * cell by publio auction, at the Corn Exchange on[ TUESDAY, 16th .March, at U: o'clock sharp, 32 crates Assorted CROCKERYWa RE. j Terms at Sale. vMONDAY. MARCH TSJA : • :TUY | iMR* ALFRED BUCKLAND ; WILL sell by auction, at thefresi- dence-of'Mr W. Gi Probert, Mount RosKiU Road,at2o'clock,^.v.. ; . <io _.k ;-,-,- RWB*-&a8. j Dairy Cows ,_."•;'_' | Two Heifers and young' Bull i One Dray, Horse, and Harness . _'_. _... EScSS^pring Cart and Harness, very quiet Mare with 4 Poal at side, by " Matchless" - Chaff Cutter, Dairy Utensils, Farm Implements Colonial Oven, Fowls — Oie stack of good Meadow Hay ________________ ___!______■_______________________________________________