WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. History of the Cospatrick. Times publishes the following particu- regarding the Cospatrick : —The Cos rljAtrick was a frigate-built ship, 1199 tons, P jiiandedby Captain Elmslie, brother to -Captain Elmslie, of the Sydney clipper Sobrian. She was built at Moulmin, of teak, on the' Aberdeen clipper principle. She made several voyages from Calcutta to Lon don in the interest of Duncan Dunbar & Co. A singular fatality attaches itself to vessels which belonged to this now extinct firm. The Duncan Dunbar, which was wrecked at Sydney Heads in August, 1857, was one of their line, and the sole remaining vessel of the fleet, now that the Cospatrick has bean burned, is tbe Dunbar. The Cospatrick was on her second voyage to New Zealand, under the flag of Shaw, Saville and Co., who pur chased her about two years ago for £11,000. Her first voyage this colony was to Port Chalmers, where ?she arrived in July 1873. From Port Chalmers she went to Newcastle, and there loaded coal for Calcutta. From thence she conveyed coolies to Demerara, where she loaded sugar for London, arriving abont July last- She was then placed on the berth for Auckland; took in cargo at the East Indian Export Docks, alongside the ship Langstona, now lying at "Wellington wharf.

singular Circumstances in connection with the Mate. The second officer of tbe Cospatrick was on the point of accepting a similar post on the Laagstona, but he decided to remain by the Cospatrick.

The 111 fated Vessel's Departure. The doomed vessel left Docks on Sth Sep tember, in company with tbe ship Samuel Plimsoll bound for Sydney. Four day's later the Langstona sailed for Wellington, but nothing was seen of tbe Cospatrick on the Toyage, although the Samuel Plimsoll was sighted and spoken twice. The berth vacated by the Cospatrick in the Dock was afterwards occupied by the Glenlora which arrived at Auckland on tbe 5 th. Precautions taken Previously. Every precaution for the safety of tbe passengers in the event of fire or shipwreck was enforced by the Immigration Board be fore the Cospatrick was allowed to proceed to sea, and a new apparatus for rapid launch ing of her boats, was insisted upon by tbe Board, besides the addition of an extra engine in case of fire.

In discussing the Cospatrick catastrophe, the Times says tbe chief point to be deter minerl is what was the cargo. It thinks it beyond question there must have been com bustibles on board, though tbe cargo list does not show it. It says Major Atkinson should probe it to the bottom forthwith, and should it turn out through neglect or connivance of home agency that combustible material was shipped in the Cospatrick as ordinary cargo, the country will require the dismissal of everyone directly or indirectly concerned in the affair,

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Coirespondent.) Tbis day.

The news of tbe burning of tbe ship Cos patrick created immense excitement here. The newspaper offices were besieged by crowds to obtain extras. She had no nominated immigrants for Otago, but the officials yesterday telegraphed to Auckland enquiring if any persons for tbe province were on board. A young woman residing in Dunedin had two sisters as passengers. [For passenger and cargo lists and other particulars, see the fourth page of to-day's issue]

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN

[From our own Correspondent.) Tbis day.

At a meeting of the Coliban Company to day the balance sheet showed the company to be in a good financial pesition; liabilities, £7 Is 3d; cash in hand, £14; total assets, £5,180 ; quantity of stone crushed during the half-year, 75 tons, yielding 164 ounces 23 grains ; value, £420 9s 3d. The Waiotahi resumed crushing to-day with 10 head.

The Queen of Beauty bas 800 ounces 16 dwts. melted gold. The Bright Smile bas 224 ounces melted. A co-operative bakery is about to be started at the Thames.

NEWCASTLE.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sudden Death of Lieutenant Russell. Lieutenant Russell, of the Engineer Volunteer Militia, died suddenly tbis morn ing at Taupiri. An inquest will be held. *

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tbis day. Tawhiao returned to Pekanui on Saturday from JKawhia. Caterpillars are playing sad havoc in the oat crops at JKJopua.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency. This day.

. The lakes are crowded with tourists, amongst whom is the Attorney-General of New South Wales. The geysers are in full play at JJRotorua. The races are likely to be most successful.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Swearing-in of the Governor.

The swearing-in of the Governor on Satur day was of the flattest and humdrummest kind of proceeding. A few people gathered round at a distance from the verandah, then a thin stripe of civil servants and heads of departments made an intervening enclosure between the vice regal knot and tho hoi polloi. Judge Johnswm acted as high priest. Mr Foster Goring looked like a clerk mum bing responses. The oath being adminis fcered and the document signed, the crowd turned silently and left as if dispersing frem a funeral.

Municipal Squabblings. Oar civic affairs look breezy. The Council •how an inclination to come to loggerheads over the disposition of the Queen's Wharf. J-he new Mayor is firm and self-possessed, but J?™"! a minority, and is consequently nobbled. The Corporation is in an unhealthy ■■*_•■ The thoroughfares of the city badly JJJJ^tting/in order, and many other j~7^ 8 *r« wanted besides wharf accommo ™^ »»d »U tbey have got to work on is «J O'Wdraft £8000 at the bank, with no and F*£ way of paying it off. Jackson wSr^ 10 ' the old lessees of the wharf fc^. t0 g« packing, and the wharf pro b£ Li, a. no^ be Placed in the hands of tha « A who will be under bill*? raer,s ofa pier-master, an entirely new *2«£i • *he J?entl«man for whom it is in of th r strewdlv suspected to be a partner strong I*2%^ °PPosifcion Councillor. A vails AtMt' Jit? rreQt °* dissatisfaction pre aft^^*ftS?municipal management. n*t"fv English Ship. w**m, ready to sail the first slant <2 wind.

SatS S, SufferJ ngfrom Measles. M,VhIT« ,CaSeS measles are occurring Middle-aged men, filling important positions SfjJ™? lar §c lilies, have been Sup tor weeks in some instances. P tv, q Remand for Land. slalwT nfcf c-mand for city Property has country ;r dl 3iSUCC? ed b? a» iiry for country and rural sections.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) . . , This day. A rri^A A?nval of the Luna. Amved—Luna, from Wellington. Pas- HeShV C°i L & J°hn ' Dr P°llen ' Maji ,Tr,n?, y ' A f I °thers ' who Procee<* this after noon to Auckland via Poverty Bay, Awanui, Tnt T«T aE Ba' . ,An Armed Constabulary ZLIJ° bj\establish^ at Awanui. One wufbrief^. mengoiQtlieL-a^

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Th ■? ngSsh shi P Quarantined. ihe ship Margaret Galbraith arrived from London on Sunday. Tbeimmigrants are ail well. One case of scarlatina, not fetal occurred during the passage. The health authorities at Port Chalmers have quaran tined tbe vessel. This action is the com mencement of rigid measures to prevent tbe introduction of epidemic diseases The Board of Health bas since decided funfiatfon Passengers affcer a thorough

The American steamer Swatara arrived yesterday.

DUNEDIN.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Tv^^ ces;TF aledonian Sports. a_t _ MJ^ nt Ida races are fixed for the 4th M^ Ch' ?£*?* are £22° offered ™ prizes. Ihe additional Caledonian sports were largely attended. Jacobeen, the Canterbury pedestrian, won the walking races as he

Speeches by Venus Observers. Seventy-five attended the Venus expedi tion dinner. Professor Peters made a capi tal speech. He said he had taken 209 photographs of a completed character of the contact. The head of the French expedition said these results perfectioned others. Capt Jacquemart spoke of the handsome treatment he had received here and in all parts of New Zealand visited, which would always be re membered by himself and officers. Inter-Prpvincial Cricket Team. The fallowing is the Otago team for the inter-Provincial cricket match :-Horoues, Sanson, Fenwick, Parmoor, Allen, V C Fulton, Kettle, R. R. Hobbs, Glenn, Tait Godby, Reade.

Mr S. Lambert plays instead of Fenwick m the inter-provincial match.

Crimes and Casualties

A Chinaman was dangerously stabbed by another at Skippers. A Chinaman was drowned at Matapu in a disastrous flood at Kawarau.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) * _._. "« , This day. Gazette Gubernatorial Proclamation. A Gazette extraordinary, published on Saturday, gives a proclamation of bis Excel lency's assumption of the Government, it also contains his commission, and the mem bers of the Executive Council appointed. Captain Fairchild has received instructions to make an attempt to remove the rock at the entrance to the Tauranga harbour, and upon which the steamer Pretty Jane recently sus tained damage. A large quantity of dyna mite was placed on board the Luna on Saturday for that purpose. The work of blowing up tbe rock will be proceeded with while the Native Minister is attending a large meeting of East Coast natives near Gisborne.

The Toll Gate Case.

Notwithstanding the decision of the Court of Appeal, Messrs Young and Hastwell have been acluised not to pay tolls for mail coaches, and the point is about to be tried again. The case comes on to-day. H. M. S. JRosario coming up harbor. The construction of salt water baths near the railway station has been commenced. The Attorney-Generalship. . In connection with Mr. Travers' refusal of tbe Attorney-Generalship the Times endea vours to show how -scarce in the legal pro fession are eligible men to efficiently fill up the anticipated vacant judgeship, and after making it appear that that is owing to. the want of a broad and liberal culture so notice able amongst solicitors, it says that rather than the high status of our judicial Bench should be deteriorated by undesirable selec tions, it would prefer the humiliating alter native of procuring suitable men from another colony or from England. It con cludes that the whole system of organization of the legal profession amongst us is ex tremely unsatisfactory.

PICTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Tbis day.

Arrived: The ship Carnatic entered the Tory Channel at daylight on Sunday morn ing, aU well.. Two deaths occurred on the voyage.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own correspondent.)

This day. Boat Accident. — Two Gentlemen Drowned in the Ripple. Messrs Sale and Nalder, of Akaroa, who purchased the Ripple, winner of the Lyttel ton Kegatta, were on Saturday sailing in Akaroa harbour, when a squall struck tbe boat, which filled and sank, and Messrs Sale and Nalder were drowned. Two others, Messrs Sims and Westerna, were saved by swimming a long distance. Messrs Weston and Sims saved themselves by swimming a mile. Search has been made by the steam launch for the bodies of Messrs Sayle and Nalder, bat without success.

Accidental Poisoning.

A man named Grant, assistant to Mr Gould, chemist, was found dead in bed on Saturday. It is supposed that death re sulted accidentally from aa overdose of morphia.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) This day.

Death from, Morphia. A man named W. K. Grant, chemist, employed with Gould and Co., was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He is supposed to have died from an overdose of morphia, which he had been in the habit of taking to induce sleep.

Capsizing of a Yacht.—Two Men

Drowned. The yacht Ripple capsized in a sudden squall at Akaroa harbour, on Saturday. Sayle, the owner, and C. A. Nalder, solicitor, were drowned. Two others swam ashore.

A WONDERFUL HORSE.

After giving an account of a recent match at Newmarket between the noted English racer Prince Charlie and a French boree named Peut-Stre (tbe winner of this year's Cambridgeshire Stakes), the Illustrated Lon don News _ has the following : — "Prince Charlie's' victory created more enthusiasm than bas ever been witnessed on Newmarket Heath ; and after Parry had weighed in, Mr Jones, his breeder and owner, who refused £10;000 for him, mounted and rode him in triumph into the town, attended by Joseph Dawson and nearly every stable boy con nected with the Bedford Lodge establish ment. During his four years on the turf, Prince Charlie bas won twenty-five races out of twenty-nine, and secured stakes of the value of £13,543, and tbere can be no doubt tbat he is tbe grandest looking and best horse the would ever saw. Prince Charlie is a six year-old chestnut by Stockwell.

A disgraceful scene at the North Shore yesterday afternoon, is described by our cor respondent "Dion Snip" who" says:— " There were two women in a sad state of intoxication making use of most indecent language to one of the sterner sex in a similar condition, and tbis in the bearing of dozens of respectable young ladies. Evidently the drink bad been supplied to them at the North Shore, for I do not think they would have been allowed on board tbe ferry steamers at Auckland, if they bad been in the condition in which I saw them, I wish to know does the power of the ' Licensing Act' reach to the North Shore, and if it does why is it not enforced."

*1B& S?]ENm<3 B*AR, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1875,



COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold^at almost eveiy grocery es tablishment in sawn andijproviuoe.—Ajjvt. SHORTT*sHAIB-OOTTINOSALO_y. f. 3 r\n^r^ helflW tho Greyhound Hotel. First-class _■.. „■ , and Cleanliness.—(Advt).



MILLINER.— Wanted a first-class Milliner for a permanency.—Apply to Miss Milne, Cheapside House, 222 and 224, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Thos. Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. WAN TED, a good General Servant. —Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, 112, Queen-street. ANTED, two Boys about 14,— Apply to Mr Gledhill, Wellesley-street. AISTED, General Servants, Housemaid*, to callat Mrs Home's Registry office,*Wa kefield-Btreet, AJNTISD, a General Servant • must be good cook'and laundress; references required,—Apply for address oflico of this paper. ANTED, a febrong Lad.—Apply to Gee and Potteb, Blacksmiths. ANTED, a First-class Billiard marker, to rent a Billiard-room. —Apply at Q.C.E., Sliortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant. — Apply at the Freeman's Hotel, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply United States Dining Itooms, Queen- Btreet. WANTED, a desirable Residence' in Symonds-street for sale or to let.—Apply to Vickers and Davies, Land Agents, Shortland street. ANTED, two Lads desirous of learning the Printing trade ; one having some previous knowledge of the machine department pre ferred.—Apply Star office. ¥.\TANTED, a .Strong Lad, one Tf accustomed to the trade preferred.—Apply to R. Reeves, Butcher, Hobson-street. WANTED, a strong General Ser vant ; one who can milk preferred.—Apply Mrs Peteis, Baker, Upper Sjmondaatreet. ANTED, in the vicinity of Queen-street, by a Gentleman, a furnished Bedroom, in a respectable family.—Apply to M.H, office of this paper. ANTED, two Carters ; must be able to drive a team of horses. -Apply to James Butcher. Queen-street Wharf. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Star Office. ANTED to LET, a Three-roomed Cottage: rent, Bs.-Apply to Mr Foley behind Mr Young's shop, Grey-street WASTED, by a young person of good 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. WANTED, a good Housemaid ; thoroughly trustworthy.—Apply to Mrs Cowie, Bishop's Court, at 6 p.m., or after. ANTED, a General Servant; must understand plain cooking.—Apply with references to Mrs Mi'.iord, Parnell, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock. ANTEJD^ a Lad, about 15 years, as apprentice to beotmaking.—Apply to H, Simes, Kanangahape Road, Newton, ANTED to Sell or Lease, a Gentleman's Residence at Brighton.—- Apply to W. Flood, 18, Exchange. ANTED, a respectable Lad as Apprentice to the' Steam Block Making.— Apply J. & J. Oxley; Qneen-atreet Wharf. A NTED, a good General Servant j one able to do plain cooking,—Apply at the Cottage of Content Hotel. ' WANTED, £4000, at 7 per cent, on First-class Freehold security.—Fox parti culars apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street, ■ r Auckland. ANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr E. Wayte's, in Seafleld View ; also, a six-roomed Hodso in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr Jackman, Nelson-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Fstablhfc ment has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Weliesley-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 last, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. WANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of the best localities of Auckland, two bedrooms and a sitting-room with use ofkitchen: all large and airy; House nearly new; Terms very moderate —For address apply Star office. ANTED, early in March, a good ' General Servant for Epsom.—Apply Mr J. Brown, Symonds-street. References required. W" ANTED KNOWN, that Mr W. F. JONES has REMOVED his place of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr T. McMaster's Drapery Warehouse. W. V. J's customers will receive the usual prompt attention to their commands, and those who haw not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in aU its branches in Auckland places him In a position to anticipate every want. A large stock of I'ianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Note the address—W. F. JONEB, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. WANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids—Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants . Registry office- Victoria-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefleld-street in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. .. WANTED, Everybody to know thatW. 8. JONES, Saddler, Qtteen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for ElHman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain euro for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. ANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints. Ploughs, &c. N.B- Highest prioe given for all kinds of .old MetaL-ALFRED SMART, next to Bluj Post. Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s ; Trousers and Vests, from 25s : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 60s; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Qneen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. .Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; M«n s Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxford*. Knowsley, "harlle, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, *c., &c. -Sreni; Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen rtyeet.



mo TAILORS, DRAPERS & OTHEES. WANTED—By a thoroughly Practical Cutter—a Situation as Foreman. Well up in Regimentals and Ladies' Biding Habits. —Address, by letter to 31., office of this paper. %hj ANTED KNOWN, that D * V Golbie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad' Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house stroet. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Eope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at BATXYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager AiNTED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services, &c. Also Class Cops and Saucers, Hates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable just landed ex Hydaspes, Wai tangi, &c, at C. Meritt's,' t 6l, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. "ANTED, the general public to r know that W. KIBBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale .'—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokos, and Bed-gum Felloes. _c, Ac, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED, to call special attention to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk.—Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. WANT E B KNO WN, THAT i K. D. SYKBB Has just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecglish), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts. Nichol Silver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :-K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of the Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of second charge for 12 months. Working men's Watclics. \\T ANTED KNOWN ? V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above i>. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repiired. First-class work guaranteed ANTED, the" ladies of Auckland to know Mrs Colls' has not disposed of ber Registry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on accouut of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-Btreet, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. \)|/ AJSTED to Let, a comfortable V ? House of five rooms, Iron Tank, good well, with pump, work shop, statin, garde-, &c, _«., situated at Newt<n. Prico, ii>7o ; £100 may remain atß per cent. Also a Comfortable Homestead of three Acre?, near Onehunga; to be sold cheap.—Apply oflice of this paper. WAiNTrD KNOWN, that Ford, Potter A Co are veiy busy ; our orders in creasing daily, Hesse call early in the week. Wo keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that JElK 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, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. -Sole acent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street WAJNTED- KNOWJN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure ard well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street LOxT, on Friday last, between the Supreme Court and Parnell, a GIRL'S WATER PROOF. Tha finder will oblige the owner by leaving the same at Paris House, Parnell. OBSON CORPS A.R. V. —The Hobson Corps and Band will muster at head quarters, Wellington-street, on TUESDAY & YEN ING next, 12th instant, at 7 o'clock, for Monthly Inspection : Full dress. The meeting previously advertised will be held after inspection. By order. —W. G. CON NOLLY, Secretary.—-January 9, 1875. \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^ • ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL. All Accounts against the Army aud Navy Hotel, incurred during my management, must be sent in to Messrs. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street, by ten o'clock on TUESDAY MOBNING, the 12tli instant, otherwise they will not be recognised. W. A. CLABKE, Proprietor. rro WELL SINKERS. — Wanted, JL Tenders for Sinking a Well—Particulars at Old House at Home, ti obson-stveet, until Tuesday, 6.3U r>.m. __^ ODMONDS. &' YORKE, Boatmen, Gi WaitaDgi Falls, Bay of Islands.—Goods Stored free of Charge.—Louis C. Goffo, Agent. T^F O T I C E. DISSOLUTION OF PABTNEBBHIP. The Partnership heretofore existing between Charles Williams and James E. Yorke, of Waitangi Falls, Bay of Islands, under the ffrm of Williams and Yorke, Boatmen, has this day been Dissolved by mutual Consent. The Business hereafter wiU be carried on by Messrs Henry Edmunds and James ». Yorke as Edmonds and \orke. Boatmen, Waitangi Falls, Bay of Islands. HENBY EDMONDS, JAMES E. YORKE. Dated January 7,1875. fg'IEMPLARS BENEFIT SOCIETY. A meeting will be held in the Newton Hall TO-MORROW, the 12th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing a Medical Officer in the room of the late Dr. J. R. Nicholson. S. WORMS, Secetary. January 11, 1875. TTOBSON CORPS, A.R.V. ANNIVERSARY BALL, HOBSON BAND, THURSDAY, 28th JANUARY, 1876, (Eve of the Regatta), at Oddfellow's Hall, Lome-street, Under the patronage of Volunteer Oflicers. Double Tickets, 10s 6d; to be had of Mr Chris topher, 81, Queen-street, and members of tbe Band. Volunteers are requested to appear in unifoim. Dancing to commence at 9 p m. JAME4 P. LONKRGAN, Secretary. piTY LEVELS. City Council Oflices, Auckland," Januaiy 7, 1875. ' It is hereby notified that it gis the lntention'of the City Council to fix the Levels of HOBSON-STREET, (Between Victoria and Moore-street). Plans may be seen "in the City Council Surveyor's oflice; and all persons Interested in the intended works', or likely to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard bef ore- the Council at a Meeting to be held on MONDAY, 15th February next. P. A. PBILIP3. Town Clerk. pHAMBER OF' COMMERCE. The AnnuaUMeeting of Members of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce will be held on THURSDAY, the 14th inst, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business to receive the Annual Report and to elect Committee and Officers for the ensuing year. N B -Nominations of Candidates for the Com mittee are required by the rules to be made not later than, this day. JOHN BATGEB, B*cret«y. i



"OARER'S pRANDTTIBERNICON. CITY HALL ! CITY HALL ! POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE, Prior to departure South. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Tendered to — MR AND MES W. F. BAKER. This performance is under the spfcial patronage and in the presence of His Honor the Superinten dent (John Williamson, Esq.), and Family. Also, the Officers and Men of the Hobson Eifles, under command of Lieuts, Dignan and Clifton. To-night-Hobson Rifle Band To-night—Mr Skinner, Tenor of Miss Christians Concert Company To-night—Mr James Brookes, the Popular Scotch Comique rAnd a host of Talent, in conjunction.with BAKER'S GRAND COMBINATION. Prices- Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s : Back. Is. Doors open at half-past seven ; commence at eight 0 cl°Ck" C. E. VEBNER, Manager. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Acting Manager J.R. DeLias ■ Stage Manager .. .. •• H. b. Stone MONDAY and TUESDAY, January 11 and 12, MISS AMY STONE, Supported by—H. F. Stone Sam Poole Miss Patty Holt Mrs Charles Jones And the FULL STRENGTH OF THIS COMPANY, In Dion Boucicault's last Great Sensation, in 5 acts, as played in London, New Yoik, and all the great cities, with wontJeriul sucess, erititled, LED ASTRAY. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. rpO-MOBROW (Tuesday) EVEN JL ING.—Complimentary Concert to Miss Christian by the Auckland Choral Society. " Elijah" and Miscellaneous Concert. Special Train, North Shore Steamer, late Busses Admission, 4s, 2s 6d, Is. Tickets and Plan of Seats at Upton's. A UCKLAND HORTICULTURAL S 0 C I E T y. THE AUTUMN EXHIBITION Will bo held ABOUT THK MIDDLE OF MARCH. ! Schedules of Prizes, &c, can he obtained on appli cation to the undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, any Wednesday or Saturday. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. T^T O T~ ICE. JOHN BROWN (Lath of Abchabd and Brown) Begs to inform tho public and his friends generally that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS At the old-established premises in Mechanics' Bay, where lie is prepared to supply Coal, Firewood (cut to auy length), Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, Bricks, Drain Pipes, Lime, &c, at the lowest remunerative rates. FENCING ERECTED, CARTING OF ALL KINDS DONE, MAIZE CRUSHED. John Brown begs to return his best thanks to all the customers of the late firm for their kind support during tho past 12 years, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to ensure a fair share of their patronage. N.B.—Kerosene bonded, and Free Goods stored. Civil Commissioner's Oflice, Auckland, 9th January, 1875. HpENDERS will be received at this Office until tho 30th instant, for the Erection of a School-house at Waiomio, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands ; and one at Orakei, near Auckland. Plans and Specifications can be seen at tliis office, and any furthor information supplied. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. rpATJRANGA, HOT LAKES, AND N A P I E E. COBB AND CO.'S BOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES Leave Tauranga on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fare to Ohinemutu £1. M. HANNON AND CO., Propiuetokb. ; — AUCKLAND HARBOUR B O A R D. TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OP TIMBER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, January 9,1875. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUES DAY, the 12th instant, at Noon, for the Supply of limber, in terms of specification to be seen at the i Engineer's Office. • Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Supply of Timber." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. PONSONBY SEMINARY, Pon sonby Road, conducted by Mvs Hammond. School Duties will be Resumed on MONDAY, the 18th instant Ij>PSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, A Onehunga.—Mrs Lewis informs her Pupils the vacation terminates on MONDAY, Jamiary'2s,lß7s. 8 BEING TILL A SEMINARY, PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ADDEY request then- Pupils to Re-assemble 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. ■ _^ THE MIOSES CRAIG'S Pupils will Reassemble on THURSDAY, January 21, 1875, corner of Hardinge and Grahame-street. OR SALE, a Box Mangle.—For particulars enquire at the Newton Post Office, Newton. FOR SALE, a Light, New Boat; price, £6.— Apply at W. Parker's, Bootmaker, Wakefield-street. TO LET, a 6-Roomed Cottage, situ ated in Franklin Road.—Apply City Mart, Queen-street, opposite P. Darby's. . rpO LE F, House in Emily Place, be- JL hind St. Paul's Church. Bent, £52 per annum. Apply to Dr. Ellis, at Mr Sharland's, Shortland-street, between 11 and 1 o'clock. rpO. LET, a niae-roomed Dwelling, JL within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F.Ji^Prime, v 2, Insurance Buildings. T the PANTHEON you. can get a good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40a.—Ford, Potter, and Co,, The Pantheon, UuMMtwt.



JTEW SPRING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATIIHS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OE NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANC¥ SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW-DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to 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 OE PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS SCO SELECT FROM, 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 DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared oot at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths*, and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. ■ , i A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS I GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. i Z " _' ' '. . CHEAP TWJEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKINS, (Latx Hay and Honeyman).



TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE " JL OF MESSRS. J. & J. JAMIESON, BOOT & SHOE FACTORS. Tenders will be received in the above Estate up till 4 pm, on TaURSDAY next, 14th inst, for the Pur chase of the Stock-in-Trade, together with the Boole * Debts and Lease of Premises, the lease having neany 10 years to run, at a low rental. Particulars and inventory can be seen on the Pre mises from Tuesday till Wednesday at 4 pm, and during the time at the Btore of Lewis Bros. GABRIEL LEWIS ) EDWARD ISAACS } Trustees. A. H. NATHAN. ) TTICTORIA COMPANY, A.R.V. The Company will PARADE for Monthly Inspec tion on TUESDAY, To-morrew Evening, 12th inst., at 7.30, in full.dress. Arms and Accoutrements specially examined. Numbers of Rifles tofcen. By order. _ ' - ■ THOS. C. SELE, Color-Sergeant. U C X L A N D VOLUNTEER ENGINEEBS.—The Monthly Inspection will 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 Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements.—Bx order. J. F. SAUNDERS, Hon. Sec. BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! C. WESTPFAHL IS NOW SELLING OFF AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CASH, To make room for Large Shipments shortly expected. B3^° Note the Addbiss :— C. WESTPFAHL, 12 7, QUEEN-STREET, ATCKIiAND. OEWISG MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers' Thomas', Howes, Howe's improved, Wlueler and Wison, Jhussey andPillings'improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza/ A Urge Stock to select front A printed guarantee given with each machine, un Iwtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o charge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras . 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, Rotomahana, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'* Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. VJTOL EN OR STRAYED From ELLERSLIE STATION, on Monday, 4th January, a BLACK HEAVY DRAUGHT MARE, white on face and hind foot. Also, a BAY MARK PONY, white on hiEd foot. If Stolen, a Reward of £5 wiU be paid on conviction; if strayed, £1 will be , paid to any person giving such information as to their whereabouts. * ROBERT GRAHAM. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. ASSORTED IRONMONGERY, ' SPADES, DIGGING FORKS, NAILS, . '&0., &c, &o. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, the 14th inst, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of ASSORTED IRONMONGERY, newly imported, comprising— Lynden's Spades, Digging Forks, Knife Cleaner* and Knife Polish, American Auger Bits, Counter-sunk Clout Nails, Gimlets, Table Cutlery, Single Taper Files, Adzes, Chisels,. Hand caws, Mallets, Door springs, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ) . " Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14. Noon. EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, V CHINA, FILTERS, &c. Ex SHIP ASSAYE, FROM LONDON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. In the Store lately occupied by Messrs. J J H. F. Anderson and Co., adjoining Mr _ M. Jones. R. A R T H U R WILL sell by auction, at the Store late in the occupation of Messrs H. F. Anderson and Co , Lower Queen-street, on Thursday next, 14th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, An Extensive and Well-assorted Shipment of Earthenware, Glassware, China, and Filters, from the best manufacturers, ex Ship Assaye, from London— 5 crates Blue Pheasant Plates, assorted ' 1 crate Dishes, Covered Dishes, Tureens, [Bowls, &c 8 crates Assorted Toilet Sets 1 crate Evers and Basins, Chambers, Bowls, _c. 3 crates Teacups and Saucers 2 hhds Toilet Sets. W. and-, and Fancy 2 hhds Breakfast and Tea Sets, assorted Fancy 1 hhd Sets Jugs, Candlesticks, &c. . 1 hhd White and Gold China, assorted 1 hhd Blue Figured China, assorted 1 hhd Teacups and Saucers 2 casks Tumblers, moulded 1 case Tumblers, cut 1 case Filters . '■;, A 1 crate Silver-lustre Teapots Terms:- Cash. Delivery to be taken within twenty-four hours after sale. T" O - M O R R O W, At 11 o'clock a.m. ' GOODWILL OF GROCERY BUSINESS. INTEREST IN LEASE OF A SPLENDID SHOP IN FIRST-CLASS STAND. STOCK OF NEWLY-SELECTED GROCERIES, OILMEN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with, instructions from Mr John Blair, who is giving up his present business, to sell by auction, at his premises, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, the 13th Inst, at 11 oclocka.ru.. His Extensive, Varied, and Newly-selected Stock ot Oilmen's Btores,_ Pro vision's, &C. _v ''' Teas, Sugars, Currants, Raisins, Rice, Soaps, Cocoa, Chocolate, Arrowroot, Sago, Starch, Pepper, Mustard, Oatmeal, Jams, Pickles, Sauces, fcardlaes,/Potted Meats, Anchovy Paste, Spices, Italian Goods, Fancy Groceries, _c., &c. ; Tea and other Cannisters, Scales, Weights, &c, g| Also, *' His interest in a Lease of those well-siouated premises now occupied by him, together with. the Shop Fittings, Futures, Gas Fittings, Ac., and the GoodwiU of a first-class paying Business. This is a chance rarely to be met with for a man of business to step into a weU-established, large, and i paying fe»ain«M, |:' J Tenss—Cask.