proceeded to St Patriok's Hall. Hobaon-streefc, where Past-President Falion was invested with the Past President's sash by the Presi dent of the Auckland Branch, J. Cia*. The ceremony was accompanied by appropriate speeches. This over, the procession wasjagain formed, and accompanied by Fathers Walter McDonald, and Siuipson, the Society mem bers marched to the station, the Hobson band as before preceding them, playing National airs. The train started at 10.15, and some confusion was created by the arrival of the procession only five minutes before its departure, a circumstance which caused the officials some inconvenience. The difficulty of booking over 200 in snob, a short time was surmounted in an expeditious and courteous manner, and the train left punc tually to time. Father Walter Mc lonald accompanied the excursion to Ellcrslie, but his duties compelled him to return soon after the arrival at the gardens. We should mention that a large number of children in caie of ihe Rev. Father O'Dwyer went out by the 9 15 train, accompanying these was the Band of the Juvenile Society, under Mr Shanaghan, bandmaster. Arrived at Ellerslie station, the members of the Society, who were in full regalia, formed on the plat form and entered the gardena in procession. The trains, which ran every hour, took out large loads of passengers, and by mid-day quite two thousand people (comprising a large proportion of ladies) had assembled in the Gardens. The Gardens looked, very pretty. The chief attractions were the sports, which commenced soon after. Boy's Race. 100 yards. Four started. Fergusson... ... ... ... 1 BreDnan ... ... ... ... 2 Ist prize, 10s ; second prize, ss. HOP STEP AND JUMP. Ist. prize 20s, 2nd. ss.— Six competitors. D. Donovan, 34ft. 9in 1 Long, 34ft. sin. 2 THKEE HUNDRED YATtT>S HANDICAP. Ist. prize Silver Cup, value £10 10s &c. &c, 8 entries, 4 startes. E. brennan, 10yds. ... ... 1 J. Dowd, 8 yds. 2 J. Stych, 4 yds. 0 J. Sullivan, (one leg) 75 yds. ... 0 A good start was effected. The one legged man was caught at 200 yards and gave up. Brennan had the race in hand throughout, and won easily by 10 yards from Dowd. VAOLTING WITH THE POLE. Ist prize 2os, 2ud prize ss—3 entries. D. Donovan, Bft. l^in 1 D. Dowd, Bft. " 2 Callagher, 0 THROWING THE HAMMER. 3 entries. Dempsey, 63ft. Gin 1 Corcoran, 55ft. 2 Maloney, 0 A very poor thrgwr QUAttTER-MILB HANDICAP. Ist prize 608, 2nd prize 203—11 entries. For this se vren competitors came to the post but there was a regular bungle at the start owing to the pistol missing fire twice. The second time the starter cried off and O'Hare McMullan, and It. David, ran the course coming in in the order named. Of course a barney ensued, the winner naturally ob jecting to run again, and the rest claiming a false start. The majority carried the question, and it was decided to run the race over again after the dancing. IRISH JIG. Three competitors: Lynch ... ... ... ... 1 Kirby 2 and Costello, alias the Italian Count, last. QUARTER-MILE. For tne second heat of this disputed race —Bayner, 17 yards ; Sewell, 6 yards; O'Hare, 14 yards ; Tanner, scratch ; Stych, 6 yards ; David. 17 yards ; McMillan, 17 yard a -came to the post. This time a pretty fair start was effected, O'Hare rapidly going to the front. At 50 yards he had a good lead. Tanner went off in his well-known style, but though he got well up in the ruck he failed to catch the leaders. O'Hare gave way in the straight, and McMillan, who ran very strongly after his previous race, passed him and won easily at the finish by 4 yards. o— — CPER STAR CARRIER PIGEONJ 2 o'clock. Preparations are being made for a tight rope performance by •."aptain Jack a la Blondin. The Spotted Boy and Fairy Queen dwarf are on view, and attract numbers of visitors. A great deal of- trouble is given by persons insisting upon remaining inside the ropes. Mile Eace. This was a wretched affair. For some time oaly two competitors shewed up. After it had been proposed to postpone the race, O'Hare appeared and made up the required three. Soon after starting, O'Hare fell down purposely, and the other two jogged on in a very friendly way together. The race ended as under McMillan : 100 yards, Ist; Fagan: 130 yards, 2nd. 150 Yards PiAcb. (Open only to members of the Hibernian Society) First prize : a splendid sash, pre sented by Mrs R. Gratten. Second prize : an article worth thirty shillings, presented by Lyons, Bros. It. Brennan (H.S.) 1 R. Long (H.S.) 2 Four starters. Won easily, the winner not deigning to take off his ordinary clothes. The performance by Captain Jack was nothing very wonderful. Everybody ex pected to see a man perform, but it turned out was only a monkey. MARRIED MEN'S RACE. Members H.A.C.BS., 100 yards. A valuable prize presented by Bro. J. Londer gan. Lynch, when leading, was interfered with by his watch coming out of his pockeb. This enabled O'Donnell to go to the front and win by a yard. Great enthu siasm was evinced at the result, and the winner was hoisted shoulder high. He is a member of the Hobson Band. The refreshment booths which were under the direction of Mr Brown, on Mr Graham's behalf, were freely patronised, and their administration was well appreciated. The children are enjojing themselveß inamensly. ONE MILE WALKING MATCH. First prize 40s; Becond prize 10s: Mahon ... ... ... ... 1 Cutter 2 The winner walked infgood style. The Foot-ball match ia proceeding. The married men are getting the'Jbest of it. 100 YARDS HANDICAP. Prize, £2, presented by the H.A.C.B.S. J. Sullivan (one leg), 50 yards start, Ist; O'Hare (scratch), 2. This was a splendid race. Sullivan pegged away in capital style, and breasted the tape just before the bipeds behind reached him. The winner was borne aloft. •

EAST TAMAKI RACES.

{PUR STAR CABBIES PIGEON.)

A bace meeting was held at East Tamaki Head, and was well attended, especially by residents from neighbouring districts. The •teamer Manaia took a number of excur sionists from Auckland. . The sports commenced with a private match between Mr Quinlan's Gameboy and Howe's Ringtail. The race resulted in favor of the former horse. The next races on the programme resulted as follows :— MAIDEN PLATE. Daniel O'Rorke, 1 Sibyl, / ... ... ... 2 Blackberry; ... ....... 3 Cobweb and Indian Warrior were

frURDLE RACK. Gaineboy ... ... ... ... i, Stranger ... ... ... ... 2 Fuugh-a-Ballogh ... 3 Highflyer... ... ... ... 4 Postboy and Rifleman scratched. [The remainder of thefraces will appear in a second edition.]

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

The Queen of Beauty Accident

GRAHAMSTOWK

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Everything is very dull here to-day. It is a holiday without any sports. The jury at the inquest on Roland Fox killed in the Queen of Beauty mine returned the following verdict : —From the evidence adduced, the jury have come to the con clusion that R,obert Fox lost his life by an accident in the Queen o( Beauty mine, and that puch accident was caused by negligence on the part of those whose duty it was to see the workings carried on with safety to the men employed, and in an efficient manner. It is the opinion of the jury, that had suffi cient supervision been exercised in the tim bering of the ground, the accident would not have happened.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Keturn of the Luna

Arrived at ten last night, Luna from Maketu Sir Donald McLean is still coast ing and interviewing the natives. The annual regatta eventuates to-day, which is a high holiday everywhere.

MAKETU.

(From our Own Correspondent) This day.

Sir D. McLean's reception yesterday was grand and demonstrative of loyal feelings. The Arawas are much divided amongst them selvas, and obstinately desirous of renoun cing their engagements made with Mitchell and Davis. The tribe is evidently full of giievances. To-day is specially set apart by Sir Donald McLean to arrange a programme as to the subjects to be brought forward, &c.

MAKETU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Stormy .Native Meeting.

The Native Minister landed shortly after one yesterday. The Maori welcome was en thusiastic, a thousand natives were present, and speeehe3 were made afterwards mostly of a very excitable character chiefly aiising from the presence of many of those favorable to the alienation of lands who gave expression to their opinions which was displeasing to many old chiefs present, and a disturbance was threatened.

Sir Donald did not compliment the natives on their behaviour. He said he had not found other tribes so disorderly in conduc ting their debates. They could not expect him to listen if they did not behave better They prided themselves on loyalty to the pakehas, and on having fought for the Queen, but their present conduct did not encourage hopes that grievances could be easily settled. In future, he advised them to select princi pal men as speakers, to lay their grievances before him.

To-morrow it is expected that the tribes will send their principal men to discuss their affairs.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Singular Action by an Embezzler. A man named Montague Fox Henry was brought up at the Police Court to-day, charged with embezzling the sum of £50 from Shadbolt and Compauy, Sandhurst, Victoria. From the evidence of the chief detective, it appeared that he had received an anonymous letter, pointing to the prisoner as being "wanted ia Victoria." When the prisoner was arrested he stated that he had written the letter himself. He handed over to the detective the keys of Shadbolt's safe, and also a cheque-book belonging to the former. The Kaiapoi Regatta. There are a good number of entries for the Kaiapoi regatta, which is proceeding to-day, and is a success. Mrs Walter Hill. Mrs Walter Hill took her benefit la3t night before a very good house. She played Eily O'Connor in the Colleen Bawn ; Miss May Howard appearing as Ann Chute. Mr and Mrs Case. The Cases opened at the Oddfellows' Hall to a good house. There will be a large exodus of sporting men from here to Dunedin races. Betting ia not very brisk, but several Canterbury owners are sanguine of the Dunedin Cup being won by one of our representatives. Alleged Forgery. Alex Le Bas, formerly a resident in the North Island, and believed to have served in the Colonial Forces, was yesterday com mitted for trial for forgery and uttering. He had obtained £9 from Mr Warner, land lord of the Commercial Hotel, on a cheque purporting to be signed by Howard Bros., representing them as dtock owners, no such firm, being in existence.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Mechanics' Institute on Sundays

The members of the Mechanics' Institute, Oamaru, decided by a majority of 27 to open the institution on Sundays.

Interprovincial Cricket Match. The betting for the Dunedin and South Canterbury Cricket Match is in favour of Dunedin. Our team is considered strong.

Sudden Death. The mate of the steamer Samson was fomd dead in his bed this morning. Sailed—Auckland, for London, with a large number of pa33engers and a cargo valued at £101,000.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. New Vessels for the Shipping Company. At a meeting of the Otago shareholders in the New Zealand Shipping Company, the chairman Btated that it was proposed to float £100 000 debentures in London. Arrange ments had been made to build five new iron vessels. _; , . Salmon for New Zealand. Interesting correspondence between the Superintendent and persons m England relative to the salmon ova is published. Mr Backland strongly advocates continuing experiments and sending constant supplies of ova to New Zealand. . The Makura has cleared for London with a cargo valued at £101,740, o this4,4ol bales wool is valued at £100,800.. Up to date 46,471 bales wool have been shipped for home, 1874-5 season. . Mr J. L. Gillies, M.H.R., for W«k<maiti, resigned his seat. Mr Geo. McLean is likely to be returned unopposed. Ngaro and Earl of Lynne are now much fancied for the Dunedin Cup.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agenoy.) This .day. Arrived-Barq^e Jleur de Manrice from

Jost six daya on tho West Coast through light variable weather ; The Shipping Company's Mafcatirfc k a full shif) #nd leaves to-morrow for London with" 4,500 bales of wo6l and other cargo. The .Albion Company's Nelson lias 4.000 bales and will be ready for sea in a week.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Sale of Wbarf Toll

The lease of the wharves and bridge were sold by tender yesterday. 'The former brought £650, an increase of ±'250; and the latter £2000, an increase of £180, although some tolls have been reduced.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Ihis day.

Arrived —Dallam Tower, from London, with 146 immigrants; eighty-six days out. San Francisco Mail. The Wellington portion of the San Francisco mail was 3629, letters 2106, and 28 books and parcels. New Zealand University. The New Zealand University concluded its sittings yesterday. The business was a formal. The Bank of Australasia is giving eight per cent, on deposits for twelve months. The following wines and spirits have been cleared from London in vessels for Auckland : —Per Baron Aberdare 282 gallons red wine, 457 gallons whi'e do, 2266 gallons brandy, 432 do rum, 650 do geneva, 3724 do British. Per Shooting Star 1088 gallons red wine, 519 do white do, 100 do brandy, 1342 do rum, 1400 do gentva, 411 do British Per Fernjj;len—l37 gallons white wine, 28 do rum, 203 do British. The area of land of land in the different provinces, and the quantity alienated, has been supplied by the General Crown Lands Office, as follows :—Estimated total a>ea of Auckland province, 17,000,000 acres ; quan tity alienated. 1,ci04,610 acres. Hawkes Bay : area, 2,950,000 acres ; alienated, 774,303 acres! Taranaki; area, 2,290,000 acres ; alienated, 57,175 acies. Wellington: area, 7,000,000 acres ; alienated, 1,889,384 acres. Marlborough : area, 1,720,000 acres; alienated, 884,600 acres. Ntlson : area, 7,000,000 acres ; alienated, 925,460 acres VVestland : area, 3,045,760 acres ; alienated, 26,370 acres. Canterbury : area, 8,690,000 acres ; alienated, 1,912,504 acres. Otaeo (including Southland district) : area, 16,038 400 acres ; alienated, 2,463,520 acres.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Supreme Court Criminal Sittings At the Supreme Court Hu;;h Hornill charged with an iinnatural offence, was sentenced to two years. Louisa O'Brien un lawfully wounding, to three months im prisonment. Cattle : Average 35s per 100 lbs ; merino sheep 13a each. The market is short sup plied with both.

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COFFEE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'a Standard Coffees both delicious and strong, Browu, Barrett, and Co.'a Excelsior Coffee deserves preference tn any Coffee on account of purity anil distiotness of flavour Note tho brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province,—Advt.



WANTED, a strong Lad.—Apply to Geo. Giles, Queen-street. AIN TED, Two good Carpenters. Apply to Jolin Henderson, Painter, &g., Queen-street. WANTED, a Man fco clean and light at the Prince of Wales Theatre.— Apply immediately at the Theatre to 11. J. Do Lias. ANTED,a General Servant where the washing is given out.—Mrs G. Lewis, Jermyn-street. . ANTED, a first-class Dressmaker for Napier; must bo competent to take entire management of work-rooms.—A. Linabury and Co., Queen-street. ANTED, a young Man, accus tomed to the Grocery Business; must be able to drive a spring Cart.—Apply for address at Stab office. ___ 0 BUTCHERS.—Wanted a Lad accustomed to the trade.—Apply to Maxwell's Butchery, Victoria-Btreet. ANTED, a respectable General Female Servant ; reference required.— Apply lo Mrs Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen and Wellesley-Btreeta. WANTED, a respectable woman as General Servant.—Apply between the hours of 9 and H a.m., to Mrs Beckham, Graf ton Road. ' ANTED, a good Boy for the Butchering.—J. W. Garrett. " A MED, a smart Lad.—Apply W. S. Collins, Grocer, Parnell. WAJSTkD, a Partner to assist in the management of an established Cabinet and General Furniture Warehouse; spacious pre mises ; doing a good ready money trade ; capital not so much an object as business capacity.—W. L fioth, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Queen-street. ANTiD, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress.—Apply between the hours of two and five to Mrs W. T. J Bell, Butland-street, Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. ANTED, a General Servant. — Apply to Wilson's Dining Booms, Wellesley street. ___ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Miss Manning, Parnell, near Mason's Nursery. ANTED, an Engineer for a Bush Saw-mill; also, a Circular and Breaking down hand.—Apply to Holdship and Co., Custom house-street. WANTED, a strong Youth, one accustomed to riding preferred.—Apply to Geo. Baynes, Butcher, Parnell Rise. WANTED, a first-class Shoeing Smith. —Apply at once to J. Andrews, Epsom. WANTED, to dispose of the Tools, Fittings, Fixtures, &c, of a House Painter, &c.; rent low.—Apply Stab office. VI7'aTER ! WATER ! WaTER ! ON S ALE by J. Craig, Fort-street. ANTED, an expert Off-bearer.— Apply at Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, by a new arrival, with excellent testimonials, a situation as good plain Cook; a sober, steady man.—Hannaford's ftegistry, High-street. WANTED immediately, a respect able Housemaid— Apply Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. WAIN TED to SELL, an Eight roomed House, nearly new, pleasantly situated in the neighbourhood of Ponsonby. Price, .£3so.—For address, apply at Stab office. WANTED, an owner for a stray Greyhound Pup, about six months old, brindle, with white tip on tail. Can be obtained by paying expenses of advertisement and keep; if not claimed, will be sold. WANTED to SELL, the Business of a Tinsmith, established upwards of ten years, with stock, machinery, tools, fixtures, &c.— Apply Wm. Beal, Wellesley-street East, Auckland. TO BAKERS. —Wanted a Second Hand for the country ; good wages and con- ■ stant employment. None but a steady man need apply to F. Deßose, Otahuhu Bakery, Otahuhu. ANTED, a General Servant; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs G. S. Jakins, Ponsonby Boad. WANTED, a competent Assistant for the Manchester Department.—Apply to Lewis Bros. ANTkD, all parties going to Ohine muri to call at Allen's, opposite the Paeroa Landing. Good accommodation. HO would go to Wakefield-street, to bavevFramihg and Gilding done in all their branches ? ' Sensible people only, and they will



WANTED, a Smith.-Apply to Cousins and Atldn. \M AJMTUII)" that D ? &07 4 v1s k prepsrat! to supply all kinds of Timber and ot&i Biuteing msitejcials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Btat4 Timber, House Blocks Posts, Efiils, Hordwood Felteds, Shafts, LfCB- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, bhingles, &0.,&e., at, she lowest laarKet price,' at iua \ard , Cuatoffi-bonse street ..- - - , WANTED KNOW&i *h*t J. MOP k PJ«ON is pvei-ared to execute ail L-inds of ASPHALTING s.t reasonable piices.— Address Star Office. ■ ~A~N~T ED KNOWN that GAERETT BEOS, have now EEMOVED to their New Brick Building, in "Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßEETT BROTHERS, Di.blin House, Wakefield-street. W"~" ANTED KNOWJS, that Edgar and Co.'s Djins; and Cleaning ¥stablish menthw been EBMOVKD from ahortltind-streot to Welio->l u y-strect East, opposite tho Go'ldeo Crown Brewery Ladies ami gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the ffice, Wellesley-street i?ast, opposite Golden Ccown Bvewery. , ___, WA^TED KNOWN, that H. L. POSSENNiB^iUS, Tailor, <*c, HAS Bt.MOV.JiD to Ucse ■Promises lately occupied by the Post-office, BhortJand-st-eet, where he hos.es to receive thai l«btr*l patronage hither!o accouled A S> T fc. JL> to i-ELL (ch^ap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumpa Paints, Plou.hs, Ac. aN.B - Highest price given for allkuKUof old Jiotal.— ALFUtD SMAItT, next to Bine Post Victoria-street. • %fe t Ai> i v, ciie general public to V V know that "W. K.TEBY, corner of Queen and Wakettcld-stieets, ha» on sale :—JSewca,stle Coal wholesale and retoil), at the lowest rai.fcß. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, 'J/iles, Iron-J'ark Shafts, SpoEes, nd Ked-ijum Felloes, &c, *c, always on liwii. A a srge supply of the best NeweastlcCoko nuwoii hand rpo Q. HULDSHIP,. ESQ. SIE,—We, the undersigned, Electors of City of Auckland Eist, request you will allow yourself to be put in nomination for the vacancy in the Provincial Council, caused by tho resignation of Mr P A. Philips, and we pledge ourselves to support and use our influence to secure your election. J. LOIiAN CAMPBELL, J. M. DaRGAVILLE, And 330 others. TO J. M. DARGAVILLE, ESQ., ,T. L. CAMPBELL. ESQ., - ND THE 330 UTPER ELECTORS SIGNING THE REQUISI TION. GENTIEMEN, —I have much pleasure in comply ing with your request, and if elected will do my best to promote the interests of this province. I am, gentlemen, Yours faithfully, G. HOLDSHIP. . TJ(X O~ T ICE. Impounded in the Dedwood Public Pound, on the 15th of March, 1875, by James McKibbin, one Black Draught Horte, little skin off the oil' shoulder, and a spot of white ha r on the off side, under the saddle mark, for trespassing on the Punsonby Road, in the Dedwood or Ponsonby Highway District. If not claimed wif'in eleven days from the date of this notice, application will bo made to a Justice of tho Peace for the sale of the same above-mentioned, in accordance with the Impounding ot, 1867. Dated this 17th day of March, 1875. JAMES McGIBBON, Poundkeeper. ~T npHE cutter Wanderer, for JjNjSvi Jj_ Coromandol, will leave Queen -»*JgsrM\\ street Wharf TO-MORROW, at 7 p.m. ]n££sm£g lor freight, apply to T. "W. BROWN, ■ffirinTTMri Custom-house-street, or on board TT TT'OLi RUSSELL AND THE E%\ X KAWA KAAVA.—The cutter F\WS IJaL will receive cargo TO-MOIIHOW at Mr. H. J&j&3s% Gilfillan's Coal-yard, Breakwater. OR KAIP AX, A (Forwarding goods to all stations) M&^Sk&> ' c Atalanta Will leave Onehunga Wharf as above on SATUR DAY, 20th inst. For Freight; or passage apply to JAMES W WALLER. Custom House-street. OMCEOP^THIC DISPENSARY, ii, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above tho Post Office (same side). MR. G Alt P. IC K. HOMCEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours of Consultation : From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock. From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. ■=%^3^^i ■'T\ lS 0 s£m QTEAM SERVICE TO STOKES' POINT. TENDEES will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until JSToon on MOND vY, the 22nd March, instant, for tho performance of the above named Steam Service during tho Three Calendar Months, commencing Ist April proximo. Conditions can be ascertained upon application. G MAURICE O'EOEKE, Deputy-Superintendent. T^OOTPATH BETWEEN EAILWAY TERMINUS AND WHARF, ONEHUNGA. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, 10th March, 1875. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 22nd instant, for the making of a Footpath between the Railway Terminus and Wharf Onehunga. Plans and specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Public Work's Office, Short land-street. G. MAURICE O'EOEKE, Deputy-Superintendent." "TVEVONPORT, NORTH SHO&E. The Handsome Marine Villa at present occupied by the Eev. Joseph Bates, TO LET on the 31st inst.S OLIVER MAYS. mHISTLE HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale and Retail WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STEEET, AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to ths publio, for the very liberal support accorded him for many years past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman'g Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Chimpagne—Perner, Jouet's Champagne—Mosesle, pints and quatts Clar«t"- Chateau, Larose Claret— Laflita Claret—Leoville Claret —St Julian's Beal Old Jamaica Kum Henneasy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biands. ASSORTED CASES MATIE UP TO OEDER DIFFEUBNT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRATJGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : STRICTLY CASH. iplriU Overproof, the same m from bonded Store,



pEINCE OE WALES THEATRE. HTi PATRICK'S NlGHT—Grand Holiday BUI. Those Popular Favourites, MR. AND MRS. HUSKINS (MISS FLORENCE OOLVILLE), AND . ME. GEORGE DARRFLL, Will appear iii Boticicault's Great Drama, The COLLELN BAWN. KvrleDalv < Mr Iloskius SS dress Ciegan • ■ ; -Mr O. D«wU a nno Chute Miss Florence Oolwlto Eilv O'Connor Miss Cluva Stephenson C onclnding with a Grand Olla Podrida. TO-MOEROW. —First appearance in Auckland of Miss Colvilloas Caruille. ■PRICES :—Chicle, 4s. ; Stalls,'2a. dd,;. Pit, Is. Ha. c. b. a . ATJOKLAHD BRANCH, No 81. THE ANNUAL BALL OZ tfle abrve Branch v-ili be held in tho CHORaL IJAb!., on ' WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH, (St. Patrick's Day). Dancing to comc.p.nce at 9 pm. Ladies by Invitation Circular only. Tickets, 10a Cd each m^y be obtained at Clarke Kros, Queen-street ; .Mr J. Culli.an's Uootmaker, Queen-street; Mr J. Flyn..'s, -tatio..er, W«>l sley- Btreet ; Mr .1. ]>.••• jmy'«, Coachnmker's Arres Hotel, Albert-street ; Mr B. Hacktts Martet Hotel, Urey itieet ;Mr M. JJsrvan's Nevada Hot-1, QueeD ■ street; or of any Members of the Commiuee, and the Secret-try. B. HAMILL, Secretary, TTOTJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. Collecting Books have been issued in terms of the resolution passed at. tho meeting last night. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by THUS. BuDDLE, Hon. Sec. 17th March, 1875. T~TnrT~ ARRIVE D— O THE WONDERFUL LEOPARD BOY, Who created so much excitement in America a few years ago, and the SMALLEST LADY IN THE WORLD, Together with many other AMUSING AND INTERESTING THINGS, Will be on EXHIBITION FOR A FEW EVENINGS, At the OLD MARKET LAWN. Open from 7 till 10 p.m. ADMISSIO N—OISIE SHILLING. A UOKLAND HORTICULTURAL J\_ SOCIKTY. A Grand Horticultural Exhibition will be held in the City Hall THIS DAY, the 17th instant, when upwards of 170 prizes will be offered for public . competition. Admission—On^ Shilling. Dcors open from 12 to 9 p.m. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Secretary. TO LET, a small Office in a Central Posi tion in thy City.—Kobert Home, hliort lanrl-street. "A AND M.JTICH OLA S, XJL Milliners and Dressmakers, request all who are indebted to them to settle their accounts without delay.—Shortland-atrcet, March 17, 1875. BARGAIN —The Furniture and Goodwill of a Ten-roomed Boarding House, to bn disposed of on very moderate ternis.--.-»ddress, " G.M.," Star office. Jj^Uli SALE —I be unexpired Lease JD of 17 years of a large allotment, situate at the highest part of Grafton Road. There is erected on the p operty a well built House oi' seven rooms, with every convenience, and commanding a niagniiicent view of the harbour and surrounding country. The Garden in well stocked with trees, shrubs, and flowers.—Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. o" IT" w a l c Tvo pair of I? rench Burr Mill Stones, with the necessary michintry i or a complete mill if required, to be sold cheap. C. F. PATITTNQTOISr. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. To be Let, with a purchasing clause, at Eemuera, a comfortable Gentleman's Residence, with out buildiiu;s, and every convenience, together with nine acres oi' choice land, well drained and securely fenced Keut, £62 per annum ; term to commence from Ist April, 1875.— R. 0. 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 of first-class water, and large yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for 9s per week each. The property is leasehold, with 18 years to run. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Pap.kura Valley, will he sold cht;np New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, &c, at Lowi SC Prices. Also several good Hack and "tarness Horses, ft. O. ■*BKENW\'OD, General U^mmissi n Agent, Market Housa. A GENTS FOR THE " STAR" The Stab can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m.:— DiDWOtiD-Mr Brown. Bert-wood Store Ponsonby Boai—Mr M>K nstry, Honsonby Store Karangahape EoAD—Mr Y. Warren, Sydenhun Mtote ; Mr Nicholas, Grocery Store Newmakket—Mr Withtiford, Ironmongery Store Kybek. Pass— .vir Burns, Grocery store ; Mr Taylor, ■ Grocery Store -_..'„. ONEHtrNGA.-Mr Gilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store keeper Otahuhu- Mr J. Hall, Post-office Pabwkm.—Miss Ryan, Grocery tore ;Mr E. Brown, Grocery Store ; Mr Augur, Bo >tmaker North Shorb- Mr O. M*vs, Gr< cerr Store; Mr Dude-, Grocer? Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store • Wellington-stkeet— Mr Todd, Grocery Store ; M Hipgins, Wellington Hotel CORNhK of Weldngtojs-btkket — Mr Mctrea Grocer. Fkbem<m's Ba.v HcniL, Frekmak's Bay—Mr Stow Alma Place akd Neighbohhood—Mr West Alma Si.ore Gi 35at North Eoa.t>— Mr McGibbon, Glasgow Store Eden Vine Hotel, New Nobth EoAD-Mr Pbplecoa R'<a-s Hothx, -ctmo> tis-street—Mr Eose Newton Mr Mclndoe's S ora. Newton New North Koad Mr Collir-s, Bootmaker Newton Bo ad—Mr Walsh GATEFUL— C OMFOR TI N G. - EPPS'S COCOA. BREAK AST. "By a thorough knowle of the natural aws which govern the operation c f digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful app ication ot the fine pro perties of well-selected coco* A3r Krjps lias provided our breakfast tables with. delicately fUvnured beverage which may save many heavy doctors bills."— Civil Service Gazette Manufacture ojt Cocoa. ■ "We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs James Kpps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, in their works in the £uston-road, London." —See rticle in Cassell s Household Guide. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets, labelled thus ;— JAMES EPPS & CO., homoeopathic chemistd, 48, threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works Diana Placo, Huston R.oad, London. TT'OUND on Saturday, in Hobson _C street, a small sum of Money —The owner can get it by paying cost of this advertisement, to B. Kane, on the wharf. NEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, on Friday, 2nd April, 1575. „*..'■' Business: —To receive report of proceedings and accounts, and to elect office-bearers. Nominations of office-bearers will be received by the Secretary up to the 31st March. N.B. —Shares fully paid up or otherwise issued at any time. .. ; - - - . J. D; JACKSON, .



J^ GENUINE SALE or • DKAPEEY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY EEDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Bejs to inform his numerous customers and the public that hejhas^commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OTJT SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which ha 3 been BE-MABKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it is.more partic alariy hi CLEAK OUT A HEaV UEPLO3 STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS. AND CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE Without including Manchester and other plain Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers | have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, SUCH SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKKTS, TABLE LINEN, &c. E [AT . WHOLESALE PRICES, AMD DRE3S MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, <*C, &C, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The f wing REDUCTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean shirtings Flannels, Drills, &c, 12J to 16 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob rgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trow3erß, Trowers and' Vests, and Youth'- Clothing, *c, 15 to 25 per cent re luction Tweeds, White Rhirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Cellars, Hosiery, *c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all Bizes ; usual price, 45s to 553. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. * tW THIS 18 THE FIRST £CLBA.EINO-OUT SAL^E H.A. HAS AD7.ERIISED, AHD IS A GENUINE ONE. _«8 H. ATKINS, LAVTS HAY AND HONEYMAN. - ■ ■. .>■■■■ '■'■■-



NEW rZEALAND TTOTJSE. Vj lif 66, QUEEN-STREET. \$ W. BATTRAY'S 1' ', 'fill FURNISHING DEPARTMENT I|| la supplied ■with a j LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK. ; If or : \\ BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, EIDDERMINSTEE, j ||| AKr> ■■I! FELT CARPETS. '^ || . |[ 2/4, 5/S, and 3/4 Stair Carpets. 'jl Hearth Rugs, Brush and Chain Door Mats. } Floor Cloths (best quality), in all widths, i The new noiseless j | Floor Cloth ; ,: : ; Linoleum. Flax and Coir Mattings. ! 4-4, 5-4, G-4! China Matting, extra quality .- TAPESTRY AND VELVET PILE, Embroidered Cloth, Printed Cloth, - . ;' : ■ if and ■ ':' j Victoria j Table Covers. | ■ "■ . -:-j j Union and Wool Damasks. : : 5* Wool Repps. I Printed Cabinet Cloth. '■}■ Cretonnes. '. Swiss, Lace, Leno, and Muslin Curtains, Green, .-"-.* ; , Buff, and White. ; , :.j Window Hollands, 10/4, 11/4, 12/4, Best Extra. SUPER BLANKETS. Cot Blankets. &c, &c, &c. i W. RATTRAY, 1: NEW ZEALAND HO US E,; :, * GG, QUEEN-STREET. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND {, % LINE OF COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga— Leav.e A uckland— 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 10.30 a m. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. i P.m. . ■/-,;■•;;, 1 p.m. 6 p.m. ; !..« 4 p.m. 6 p.m." Saturday nights. 6.30 p.m. ' 11.30 p.m. >■ • >;, AUA V AT WAI U X TJ. | • Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 5, 1875. '•■'''■ :i TendeM will be received at this office uniil noon of ~.> V Monday, tha 22nd instant, fer the Erection of a Quay "^ at Waiufeu, ' Plans and specifications may be seen, ard forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office \ land-street, and at the office of the Waiuku District ■-.v-i Board. Q. MAURICE O'RORKE, „.; ' Deputy Superintendent, t■' g ID A E. R O A. , THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD IN THE ~'-A TOWNSHIP OF PAKROA, OHINEMURI&. ; ' ABE FOB, PRIVATE SALE -^ By ' -\ft SAMUEL COCHHA ISTE & SON, . ' 't Fort-street, Auckland. ■ i ON. SAL E . By the Underfigned :— EX OTAOO, P K^O If MitlBOUBNl! SUGAR , ;: From the Yarraville Bf finery. GOLDEN S V RU P ; From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BIN NET. | FRIDAY, MAEOH 19. j VALUABLE DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. /" WALNUT CENTRE TABLE, DINING TABLE. -*i — _—^—■ •■ ~■-■ ■,'.''.• Removed to the Mabt foe Convenience : of Sale. ~ V II'M ■ - ■■■ •. i . :_; ~u% THE subscribers have been instructed ' by Major George, who is leaving the Province, ;: to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, at ;:?3M 11 o'clock, ELEGaNT DR A WING-BOOM SUITE in "Walnut, - *;i upholstered in t rimson Kep ; handsome Wai- . '' nut Centre Table, walnut Whatnot and Chess- • -q Table, pair Hand-painted Vases and Cphtra J.! Stand (very elegant and chaste), Rimu . ■ . : ;i Telescope, Dining Table, handsome Dinner Service (over 100 pieces), Dessert Service (green - "j and gold). Carpets, Fenders and Fireiroris, two ■■■:• Mm Double Iron Bedsteads and Spring attrasses, v_' Single and Double Wash-stands and Ware,.six ' Hair-seated Chaii-s, Marble-top Toilet Mirrors, - ,•;,, | Curtain Poles, Cane Chairs, Table, Perambu- ' :.i lator, Refrigerator, Stone Jars, Ciockery, . : Cooking Utensils, Garden Roller (iron), Patent ■:;'.: Lawn Mower. , '" Also, . Excellent Walnut Pianoforte by Kelly, hand some Walnut Drawing-room Suite, consisting of Couch, two Arm Chairs and six Chairs, : ■> Walnut Whatnot, Spring-Sea' ed Couch and •: v Arm Chair (covered with green damask). Clocks, v Gilt Cornices and Fringe, Venetian Blind, two •;. Office Tables with drawers, Washstands ana < ; Ware, Single Iron Bedstead, Hair Mattraeses, -; Cooking Utensils, two Mainsails suitable for ; Rick Covers, &c, &o. ;' !';. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 25. ;. TO MACHINISTS, SAW - MILL PRO PRIETORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. , GEO. W. BISNEY . HAS received instructions from Messrs Combes and Daldy tr> sell, by public ■ ; auciion, at their Stores, on Ihursflay,- M»roh 25, at - ,7.: 11 o'clock sharp, The following MACHINERY, consisting of— ; 1 Cut-off Saw - 1 Bench „ - 1 Blitter „ 1 Cutting-up Machine | 4 Lathes • > 1 * ouble Blotter and Fitt'nga 6 Motses' Patent Drill fietses and Fittings 6 Kellames' P»tant Fire Bencieis NOW ON VIEW AT THE ST©EES 9F MESSES. i . COMBES & DALDY. . ~ ']