SUSPENSION OF NATIVE MINISTEE. A sudden sensation of surprise and indig- tfas manifested lately on its being _ - ./> o^nounced that the Hon. the .» »«,.' Native Affairs (Mr. Robert nad been, suspended from office .oiior the Administrator, until her jftfajesty's pleasure be known. No reason Va3 assigned for this step, and as ib -wa^ linown that Mr. J. B. Taurston and Mr Kwanston did not apparently obey the foivine commandment to love one another, ftdignation was felt at the action taken by the former in this instance, as Mr. Layard is said to be completely under his (Mr. Thurs ton's) influence. Mr. Swanston is a clever Fijian scholar, was formerly Secretary to Maafu, and is generally liked and respected all.over the group. The cause of the sus pension is said to be Mr. Swanston's taking upon himself to charter the Mission schooner Jubilee and despatching her for some Fijian war schooner held to service under the old Government, who were thus suddenly taken from their employers and cast upon the Government. However, as I have no positive information on the subject I will leave the subject for the present. FJJI SUGAR CRUSHING COMPANY..

The latest in commercial circes here is the contemplated Fiji Fiji Sugar Crushing and Refining Company to be registered under the Limited Liability Act of .New South Wales with a capital £100,000. The object is to enconrage and foster the growth of sugar cane by providing the requisite machinery and appliances to convert it into sugar, and it is proposed to solicit the support and co operation of New Zealand, New Sou th Wales and Victoria, to carry out the scheme effec tually and successfully. A very large quantity of cane would be grown by persons totally unable to manufacture it if crushing mills were erected at conve nient places. Last year and this year a great quantity of splendid cane was wasted because machinery was not supplied, as an ticipated ; and now only those who can com mand machinery attempt to grow cane with the exception of alittle for home consumption. As a commercial enterprise it is considered a good and legitimate spec, and one which will indirectly benefit all concerned by promoting the prosperity and increasing the trade of Fiji with New Zealand and the Australian colonies.

SHIPPING.—I INTRODUCTION OF MEASLES.

The snhooner Dauntless arrived from your port on the 2nd instant, after a fine run of ten days, and n ill have quick despatch for your port. The schooner Levuka, of about 80 tons, will sail for yonr port in a few days with a cargo of maize, and may be added to your expected arrivals H.M.s. Dido is Jay ing in this port, and will arrive in Auckland sometime in March. His ex-Majesty arrived in Levuka from Sydney in January, and imported with him. the measles. About a dozen natives are now down with it— including the native judge Maaika. The A.S.N. Company have started a permanent monthly service from Sydney to Fiji via New Caledonia, the Sydney merchants being intent upon securing their share of the Fiji trade. The Star of the South takes a full cargo and several passengers, and leaves this afternoon.

IMPORTANT MEETING WITH MOUN TAIN CHIEFS.

The Administrator of the Government (Mr Layard) proceeded in H.M. Dido to Navaso, and held, an interview with the mountaineers Katu Abel, Ratu Savanaca, Ratu Kini, and many leading chiefs were also present. Those assembled stated, through the principal chiefs, that having received the Government messenger, Mr Carew, and heard what he had to report, they had made up their minds to come down to the sea coast and meet the Governor. They were now there, and were ready to give in their sub mission to the Queen, and any guarantee ■which might be required of them for their future good behaviour. Mr. Layard then addressed the assembly at great length, and gave them clearly to understand that as all the coast and most of the inland tribes were endeavouring to abandon hea then practices and become acquainted with the arts of peace and civilization, it was quite impossible that a few petty tribes of the interior would be allowed to maintain their revolting and heathen customs, or make war on their own account. Above all, he desired them to understand, once and for all, that he would not have the interior of the country shut up. He would not allow them to murder any white man for simply walking through their mountains.

BREWER VERSUS A.S.P. COMPANY. Two very important cases (says the Fiji Ga zette) in which the commercial community are interested, were tried at the Central Court on Monday and Tuesday, 26th and 27th ulfc., being Mr- Brewer, an Auckland trader, versus the captain of the s.s. Star of the South, and Mr H. Wilson, merchant of this porb against the same defendant. It would appear that on the last voyage of this now familiar steamship, from Auckland to Levuka, she carried to the plaintiff's order a very large quantity of flour and biscuits in loose tins, and also in bags. These were landed by the agents on the beach, and were found to be damaged by the tins bulging in, and solder giving way, which was attributed to the carelessness displayed in stowing the goods on board the steamer. The bagged flour was damaged by sea water. A mass of evidence was introduced, includ - in? that of the plaintiffs themselves, Messrs McCulloch and Walter, who surveyed the flour, and others. The evidence of Cap tain Parquhar and Mr Helander, chief officer, who both deposed that flour It was also contended that if any damage was done, it was done in landing. His Honor agree with counsel in this respect, but believed that the goods had been carelessly stowed ; giving a verdict for £12 in each case to plaintiffs, that being the value of the tins. No damage was allowed for the bagged flour damaged. The amount sued for was under £100, and Captain Farquhar was arrested on a " Ca Re," on leaving the port for payment. Mr Trus3 cott and Mr Hetherington appeared for plaintiffs.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GBAHAMsTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

A deputation consisting of Mr Murray of tne Thames Scottish, and- MrJ Macdonald, captain of No. 3, waited on Sir Donald McLesn to-day, with reference to McClery's £»se,who was wounded while marking at «w butts. They pointed out that he was not only wounded on this occasion acciden tally, but twice previously, while a member °J toe Defence Police at Wanganui. The ■Native Minister promised the matter favor able consideration and an answer this evening. Tae Moanatairi lodged 297 oza., the resnlt 01 a fortnight's crushing.

Ohinemuri News. Considerable numbers went to Ohinenmri '0-day by the Enterprise. A rumour is 1 j S 4 to(Jay of 80 oza. of gold having been a 8edJ»y prospectors in that district. airMackay has returned to Ohinemuri to fiP if the cuttiog of the boundary line. pj r! r Donald McLean and Dr. Pollen pre- there in the Luna yesterday. j-^T^PPOsitioa to the opening is expected Vthe part of the natives! jThe Advertiser pigeon despatched this Tnmg f rom Ohinemuri stated thab the ju JWs^y there are all on the gui vive for appearance of Sir Donald McLean. Week Country.i 3 expected to be opened next Itrelf 0* township ia rapidly extending. The Hilii»iji at* tein 8 formed, and bitildinge """■ a*t QiUßaroom9i

A pack horse is employed carrying good out to the supposed golden locality. The Advertiser special despatch last night says Mr Thorp has nearly finished running the goldfield bouadary. Mr Walker started a lay off the line of roads from Thorp's land ing to Paero-. jTownship building is now the order of the day. At the latter place, Mr Hogc» is putting up a substantial building 30 feet by 19 fee.

Morpeth, McGregor, Butler, Co. and others have already opened stores. There is some talk of getting up a meeting to dis cuss the advisability of petitioning the General Government to retain the control of the field ; also, to open it under the Gold field Act, 1866.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Maori Good Templar Lodge. Great preparations are being made for another Maori demonstration on Wednes day next, to promote the prin ciples of Good Templars. Secretary Clark will be present, and Grand Chief Speight will afterwards open and constitute tha first Maori lodge here.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent ) This day. The Rev. Charles Clark's Lecture. The Eev Charles Clark lectured on Dickens on Friday night. The church was fairly full, and though the affair was a succees, the audience did not lose their^ self-possession— nor exhaust their stock, of applause. Judg ing by the way he was received elsewhere, and the effect he produced, the Wellington reception was comparatively cool. Major Palmer. Major Palmer is here inspecting the sur veys of ths province. Mr. Seed goes through Canada on his way home. He is commis sioned by the Government to report on the working of the Dominion Constitution and institutions with a view to guide constitu tional changes. Forged Brandy Label. A case of labels printed in Melbourre in very close imitation of MartelFs brandy and other well-known brands ■• was recently stopped and opened by a Customs officer h ra, but subsequently passed on the Col lector's order.

WELLINGTON.

(PerPres3 Telegram Agency.) Yesterday.

Sailed yesterday—Ladybird, for North, with the following passengers : Saloon —Sir D. Muuro, Mrs Breakell, Mrs James, Messrs Levy, Smith, Austin, Veitch, and twenty-six steerage. Prevalence of Fever. There is a great deal of fever and diptheria among the inhabitants. Our doctor says he has a fresh case of diptheria every day, and attributes it to the' inefficient drainage. There ara strong complaints on that score appearing in the papers. The Dunedin Guardian, to-day, says the Chain Hill Tunnel will be completed before contract time (September 1).

HOKITIKA.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Westland Cup Weights. The following are the weights for the Westland Cup : —Tambourini, aged, 9st 91b ; Yatterina, aged, Bst; Septimus, Csfc 121b; Tommy Dodd, aged, 6st 10.b ; Guy Fawkes, 4 years, Gst 2lb ; Kingfisher, 4 years, 6st.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Another Fever Ship

The ship Gaidock, from London, has arrived, after a passage of 89 days. Scarlet fever broke out on the 6th of December. Eight cases occurred, and two deaths. Five cases are still under treatment, and twenty six cases of colds and debility. The doctor says the London depot is a hot bed of fever, and is badly managed. There is no proper in spection by the doctor there. TheGardock has 305 passengers, and is in quarantine. The weather during the passage was fine. Three of the deaths were from inflammation of. the lungs, the victims being all children. An accident occurred to Cruickshank, a lighterman, who was loading iron for the ship Janet Cowan. A chain slipped and broke the iron, which fell on his leg and caused a compound fracture of both bones above the ankle. .. • ~ . ■ •

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Kaipara Arrivals-—Railway Receipts.

Arrived: Harriet Armitage and Alexan dra, from Kaipara. The revenue from Otago railway for January was £5,608. The Southland lines show an increase for the month of £1,232, notwithstanding reduced fares. Dead Body Found.

The body of a man, name unknown, was found at Awamoko, supposed to have been dead five days. Sudden Death.—Green Island Railway.

John Griffiths, carpenter, while proceeding to his work at Kensington yesterday morn ing, dropped dead. He was subject to heart disease. Engines are being run on the Green Island coal line. The Star urges that advan tage be taken of this line when the Paeu and Whihola Bridges are completed to open the line, bridging the distance of two miles from the end of the coal line to Mosgiel "station by coaches. Shocking Tunnel Accident. The evidence at the Cliain Hill tunnel accident inquest went to show that the first slip which did all the damage was a flake rock, seven feet long, weighing four tons. There was no suspicion of the ground not being firm, but to guard against danger, the roof was tapped with a hammer. The boss of the preceding shift is supposed to inform the succeeding one of any bad ground, but on this occasion he did not do so. One of the gang named Barnwell,. noticing that the ground being bored was hollow, remarked so to the next workman, who told the men to knock off, but they did not. The witnesses agreed that, owing to the treacherous ground in the tunnel, it was safer to adopt top eMr nstjthe, Messrs BrogdeDs' representa tive, it was stated, had the week before been conversing with the men about the expediency of adopting a top heading, and cave instructions that nothing was to be dispensed with to render the work safer. Foundling Asylum. A deputation of ladies attended the Bene earned on extensively. DrrStuart Strongly o PP ed the proposal as Hkely to encourage illegitimacy. The committee, however, pro mised to consider the matter,. .. r , T

Legal- Notes. ' -~ AtPorb Chalmers, Mr WyUe contractor on the northern railway, was fined £5 for Wlasbina He says, if not allowed to cqn tinue those operations, it will be impossible to barry on the contract. The second case was adjourned, to enable the General Go vernment to be communicated with. Mr Xthgato refu»ed ft rehearing w the cms et

Hawtree and Thomson, master of the Sophia Joachini, saying it was not a case that would justify him in allowing a powerful company to fight against a poor man.

More Imißigration"Eungling. An immigrant named Williams writes to the papers, that he applied to be sent to Otago, and was sent to Napier, the'agent at Plymouth saying he would have to go where ever he was sent. That having been first told he would be taken per Merope to Canterbuty he wrote to the colony, aud his friends went to Christchurch to meet him ; and that he had been obliged to leeve his family at Napier. The Gasworks. ! The Times urges the Corporation to buy [ the gasworks if the price is reasonable ; but not to give £90,000.

NAPIER.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent ) This day. Determined Attempted Suicide. St. George Irvine, eldest son of the Eev Darcy Irvine, made a very determined attempt to drown himself, on Thursday evening. The united strength of four persons was barely sufficient to re strain him from rushing into the sea. This is his second attempt at self destruction. He has been sent to the Lunatic Asylum at Wellington. Sailed —Southern Cross, with cattle and sheep. Passengers--Mrs McVay, Messrs. Sheehan, Pratt, and a number of others.

Per Press Telegram .Agency. This day.

At a meeting of the Board of Health it was decided the 'Garelock' remain inuuaran-

tine till the Board decides otherwise. Cabin passengers may remain on board, the whole of such passengers and bedding and clothing to be thoroughly fumigated and washed, and the immigrants to be landed on quarantine and Goat Island.

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Coirespondent.) This day,

The Rakaia Released

The B,akaia has been admitted to pratique. There are bo further cases of sickness on the island.

Row in the R.M. Court

A great fracas occurred at. the IJ.M. Court, Lyttelton. The clerk, after indulging in some choice language, ordered the Lyiielton Times, reporter out of Court, although the Court was supposed to be opened. The row was occasioned by the reporter inserting as drunk and disorderly a friend of the clerk's, and by the clerk refusing the reporter to see the charge sheet, although he had previous to this mat1 er furnished the other reporter with a copy, receiving as it were, a bonus in the shape of a paper every morning. The matter may eventually come before the Min ister of Justice.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr. Curnow appointed School In-. spector. Mr. John Cnrnow, of Auckland, has been appointed by the Central Board of Education as Inspector of Schools. There were fifty six applications.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Arrived : Wellington, from the Manukau. She sails south at 2 p.m. Visit to Mokaii- Three men have arrived, having walked overland from Auckland via Waikato, Raglan, and Mokau. They saw Te Kooti at Mokau, who sent a guide to shew them the road. The natives were very friendly, and supplied them with food. There appeared to be no difficulty in travelling that way, and the natives made no objection.-

ftl j&f ENINO SfAR, SATURBAY, FEBKCTAEt J 3, _i 875.



£1Q BE W A ED. A REWARD of TEST POUNDS will be given to anyone who will give such information as may lead to the CONVICTION of the Person or Person* who maliciously BROKE DOWN, the Star ADVERTISING BOARDS in Albert-street and Freeman's Bay. ,i . <•- -• ■ i;? TT'T ion r '■"■■'■. ■ ■'■'■' REED & BRETT. February 12, 1875. ;i: ■•■.,-. 1 hue. wMi ,eoiLfiil \ :/] LLJ iA'fi lI TITTANTED, for the Wairoa f'cliool (near Papakura), a Young Lady as Junior Assistant Pupil Teacher .—Apply at. the office..of, the Education,. Board. ANTED, a Scotch, shepharcl with dogs erptriencs indii-pens.ble;: salary £10' per annum and found. A married coapleirfdr Wat kato farm, boy and female servants.—flannafordfs Registry, High-street. ■ , '.',.'.'.•■ ; WANTED, a smart Lad:—Apply to the Glaziers, Union Sash and Door Com-, pauy, Mechanics' Bay. ; -> ANTED, a General Setrvtffct"— Apply to Mrs A. G. Armstrong. Franklin - street, opposite Stannns Jones's, at 12 to-morrow, ANTED, Four A B.s for'the barque Edith Rose.—Apply at the U.STjSon sulate, Fort-street, on Monday morning. ' --, WAN TED, a comfortable Tfifee roomed Cottage, near town.—Address, Btating terms, " Zenith," Stab Office. TT7ANTED, good general Servants, W Housemaids, and Cooks, at once.—Mrs .Coir» Select Registry office, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Blacksmith; also, a Btriker.—Apply to Thomas Ingles, Ship and General Blacksmith. Albert-street. r -? ANTED, a Boy.—M. Levyr& Co., 23. Qaeen-atreet r r ". ANTED, at once, a Waiter; lone that 'can do plain Cooking preferred.— Apply at the Q.CJE;, Shortland-atreet. r .. WANTED, "the gentleman, who was seen picking up the Pannier in. the Graf cos Eftad, on Sabbath, morning, to leave it at the Staroffice. -.- v--^ W" ' ANTE D, two Bushmen. —Apiply to M. H, Rae, Onebunga. r^ ANTED, thfr^public to visit Sydney House, next Union Bank. Queen street, and purchase some : of, the most,.,deUcfyus fruits of the seaion.,7 J .r, ':: ;.';.'J - ■■■•■' •-A^- -', ANTED, a Strong Lad, one ac customed to the s Blacksmithing prefered,— Apply Gee and Potter; ' ■' ■'"'''"' L' ' ANTED, a Married couple with - out children;.a window^ or middk-,6ged . woman can have a;comf6M»ble': home. wittf several-' advantages as an equivalent to attend an invalid gentleman.—Apply to ,Mr Eil)s, Cro^-gtrpet^Newton. W" ANTE;D fLNO'W'N that GARRETT BROS, baxe now REMOVED to their New '■Brick Building,>iii Wakefieldfatreet, where they will" supply their customers as usual. -Storekeepers ?and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin H6us&,' Wftkefield-street. ANTE-Pj, .a .Strilcer.v^Vpplrrto 'Cousin's and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. £^nrr_KT_.l> to LET, a House of 7 T V rooms, And ono of 5, with gordsaii, iVAter, *s.*J«»5» R9td, Idea XonM*.



WANTED, an errand Boy, about 33 years old.-Apply at Parneil Siore, Parnell. >__ ■ ■■ _ ANTED, a little girl to nurse a baby.—Apply at the Freemans' Hotel, Free tnans" Bay. ANTED, a young man accus tomed to tfce Butchering busine«.—Apply to iMr Jeeves, Hobs m-st-e.it ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Eaidown, Queen-street Auckland. ANTED, a respectable well fdnoited Youth for Office work.—Apply to I'c'and Brothers WANTED, by a Gentleman and his Wife, p-ivate Board and Residence. — Post address and particulars to Box 171, Auckland. ANTED, a General Servant ; references required—i>pply oflice of this yap»r. TJTaNTED to SELL, a first-class V V Birouuhe with glass front, and double seated Bugjie —K. and W. Bull. Coachbuilders, Tipper Queen slr^t. ~\\ /"ANTED, a Housemaid. —Apply V T to C, Farrow's Dining Rooms, next M ntague's Bazaar, Queen-street. WAiST'hD, a general Female £orv;int ; references required.—-Apply to Mrr R. Gr^tten, Kmily Plane Auckland. ANT I'D, a 1000 purchasers to buy Grapea at 6d per lb, or.4d by the case ; Apples, 3d per lb. or Gs Crl to 8s per caso; (JulomVl Pears, 31 pur lb, or 2d by the caso ; 500 Pine Appl-s at 6d each:--Stalls 13, 15, 21, Gieon and Surmnn, Marfeet 'W ANTJS D, 500 tons of Uld % V Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lea 4, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and liaga ; also, Bottles, Ci*st-cff < lothing,, &c, kX BA.TXYE * C'O.'S London Marina Storp, OW M.arkot, (Jnoftn-street, Anckland.—S Moss, Far.ager WANTED, two gentleman Boarders, to complete number. Best; position in Parnell; good view of harbour. ApjriY, X.Y.Z , Star office. WANTED, at the end of February, a respectable Nurse, must be a good needlewoman j references required.—Apply -to Mr3 Hulrae, Sfc. Stephen's Road, Parnell. \ t^f ANT.I£D. a girl from 12 to 14 to make W herself useful. —Apply Star office. \X/x\NTED KNUWN, that we t V mike a Good Black Suit to measure at SA 10s Forrl, Potter and Co . The Pantheon. %>i/ANThD, Bottles of every dcs $' » cription. Highest price given at Ballin Brother's Kactorr^ \ ft/ ANTED, a partntr with capital, say V V from £1,000, to join the present pro prietor ia an established, respectable, and lucrative business. Constant attention nob necessarily rcqiiired.—Apply to "Box 157," Post office, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN.—Valentines — A Splendid Collection. Kimmel's Practical, and the Kewest Styles^ just opened, at Stretton'g, top rf 'rey-itreet T;^XNTE-°~KNOWIN' that J- V* MOitlllS )N is prevared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING- fet reasjnable prices.—Addrsss Star Oilioa. \&# AJN I'EiJi, jllverybo^sy to know V ¥ that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Qaeen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliraan's Celebrated Itoyrtl Kmbrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Siirivins, Cuts, and Sorea of every kind. Second consignment ;ier Jnhilee just opnned. WANTED KNOWN that 1 have some cheap goods for a few weeks. Apples, Gib for Is ; Cooking apples, 51b for Is ; about GO dozen of Morton's Anchovy Sauce, 8d per bottle. 6s per dozen; Strong's Lancashire Sauce, fid per bottle, 4s Gd per dozen; Yankee Relish, the richest sauce out, only 9d per bottle, 7b Od per dozen; large bars of soap, 9d ; Brandon's best full weight Candles, Helper It); Plates, 2d, 3d, and id each; Cups and Saucers, (id and 8d ; "White and Gold Toilet Sets, 2fis per set; Children's School Books, Is 9d per dozen; Lemon Peel, Is Gd per II); Turkey Figs, 8d per lb, or 8s (id by the box of lOIbs; Cooking apples, 7s per case ; and a variety of other articles cheap.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co's Hyinc and Cleaning TCstublish monthaa buen KKMOVED from ShortJaud-street to »'>'elte l«y-strect East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Indies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street Kast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANT.K.U JUNOWJN, that D Goi,die is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, 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 \ard , Custom-house' street. WANTED to fiELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— AL V KIsD BMAKT, next to Blue Post. "Victoria-street. %kf A-fsT&D, the general public to W know that W. KIEBY, comer of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheli3, Tiles, Ivon-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, tec. &c, always on hand. A large sup ply cf the best IS' ewcastleCoke now on hand -*Y^ "C 1 O R THAMES. Will leave the Queen-street Wharf as above, at 10 a m MONDAY, the 15th instant. Jfor freighter P-W^-gg Custom-house-street, -^ ~ axEAM TO TII E ~, '■■: ■■('••' Southern Cross Will leave for E,ussell TO-NIGHT, at 10p.m., return ing numediately after -^^r^^ & ! Brethren of the various | Masonic Lodges . are invited to attend the Funeral of our late Brother Henby Clabke, TO MOKKOW (Sunday), Utli instant. . | The Funeral Cortege will leave Wyndham-street, at ji.3op.ni. : . • ■ , ■ . - Costurre: Plain Moiu-ning,- White Gloves, and Tieb * i ''*<• ' >' ' M. KICGGL' H.W.M., 418, S.C. G. H. LAVKES, WtM., 348, J.C. '< W. E,. HAY WARD, W. M:, 689, E. C. ■ J. H. BUBNS, W.M., 421, J.O. ; G. N. BiiASSBY, W.M., 1335, E.G. Auckland,_ February 13,18*75. " JUNCTION LODGE, I. O. G. T., tP - PITT-STREET. . .-, - Members of. the above Lodge, are requested to attend' on IVTONBAY EVENING, ISth February, for the transaction of special business. ; ALEXANDER McCULSKY, W.S. LOST,-, between Queen-street and ■ B*;raciE&, a Purse containing money.—The fluder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Siak office/:--' ■:•'■ ■■■■':'■< ' : ■:. ' "■ \'; ! ;' '•' -'-'- On'and after MONDAY NEXT; the 15th instant, the Price of my Bread will be S^D-the 21b Loaf. EIO9OI •:-.!■;-•: THOMAS WILSON, -.; ■ ■■>'■-- Grey-atreet. ALL claims against John Kemsley, 1 Liate of Wakeneld-street, Auckland, China Dealer, must be sent in to the undersigned^ on or before MONDAY, tb.e,22nd day. of February, instant; or they will not be recognised. Dated this 12th day: i of.February, 1875.—ELIOT.T: ME*ER,-SoUcitor..jfor. the Trustees in Kemsley's estate, 28, Shortlaud-street, Auckland. - L . ;: , : ; ,: ~ ■ ,•■..,-.| :> "X ICELAND . INSTITUTE,: Thff Annual General^Meeting' of the Members of the' Auckland Institute will be'-hcKI in the: Museum' Buildings on MOJSDAY, the' 16th instant, 'at 7.40 p!m. '■■.■;'.'-■■ .;-W'-> l >'■<■" •'.'''l■'■''•'{,■ '.' i- liuJ T. F. OHEEiSEMAK,' .-''.':;., Secretary; iK RUING Si HERfiT&GS.J j HERRINGS !-Prime;, WMte Berrlngs, on' Sale bt M Somerviile, 12% Ctneen-street: i.' _,' BOAtU) A.-ND EESTDENCs, par^ iial or otherwise, may at St. Leon ard's House, Parnnjif/ 1 A. fibme-is'offered .to pupils attendina^tpa publioisph<jol^,-',in Axickland. Satiafabtory refers j*^B. I_l_____ BOATS and DINGIES FOR SALE, obe»Pi at J, W» Oexs'e, Best (Sag Werisiir



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee B J- EeLias- ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! Engagement of those World-res owned Artistes, mHE T^ARRELLS!! i U W ho will commence a Short Season of Six Nights Only ! OS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15. MR AND MRS GEORGE DARRELL Will appear in an original five-act emotional Drama, now playing with unprecedented success in America, written by George Darrell, entitled, UNDER THE BAN! Pronounced by the American Critics superior in power and pithes to Eiist Lynne. Characters by ihs Stab Dramitic Company. Act I—Suspicion, Discovery, Accusation Act 2 Sympathy, Defiance, Confession Act 3 - Rivalry, Treachery, Assassination Act 4 -Jealousy, Humility, Abnegation Act s—Penitence, Atonement, Death. Prices :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2a 6d ; Pit, Is. "I; ; Sears can be reserved at Upton & Co.'3. 170R SALE, a second-hand Pony Carriage. —Apply to Cousins and Atkio, Victoria Steam Oarriage and Wheel Factory. IJS O. R S A L E, ID THE WIND-MILL PROPERTY. Iha handsome residence of Mr C. F. Partington, cintiining 8 rooms, frorit:>ge to t^ymonds street, sSft. by 120ftdeep. The placeisin perfect order.a first-class supply for water, tanks. *c. Price— i: (50 ; also an allotment adjoining the above, sS.ft. froutige, 120 ft. deep, £65' i. Also 120 ft by 80 deep, at P.i per foot. C F. PARTINGTON. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a delightful Country Residence, within ten minutes walk of either the ltemuera or Newmarket Stations, com manding a line view of Kyber Pass, Tiri Tiri, Coro raandol, Wade, and Rcmuera. The House is newly built, containing eight rooms and pantry, with four iron tanks, and water laid on into the House ; also, four fireplaces, and a balcony behind and verandah in front. The Land comprises one acre, planted with all kinds of choice Fruit Trees and Shrubs, Straw berry Beds, Rhubarb, and Raspberry. There is also Poultry, and houses attached. Price, .£OOO. £300 may remain at 8% for a term of years if required.—Apply to J. P. King, Chemist, Auckland. |7OR SALE, a comfortable family ■B- Residence of five rooms in ahea'.thy situation. —Apply to 14. Home, Shor'laiid street UOKLANI) 'iROOP KOYAL cavalry volunteers. g^The Monthly Inspection of the above Troop will take pla'-e at Epsom, on MONDAY next, at 4 o'clock sharp, mounted and in full uniform. A, V.. I3AACH, Captain Commanding. IVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAWAKAWA CONTRACT. BAY OF ISLANDS. Public Works Office, Auckland, February 0,1875. Written Tenders will be received at the Public Works Office, Wellington, up to Noon of MONDAY, the Bth JMnrch next, for the construction of the above, being in length about three miles and one quarter of Eailway. Tenders must be addressed to the Hod the Minister for Publi'j Works, Wellington, and marked out3ide, " Tenders for Kawakawa Contract." Plans and specification may be seen at this offlpe. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any Tele graph Office by Noon of the same tate, provided. that written lenders are lodged at a listrict cr Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, and all tenders must be sent in on a proper form. By Command. JAMES STEWART, M , District En gineer. Chief Commissioner's Oflice, Auckland, February 13,1875. ~V]~O eligible tender having been re -^ ceived for tha Erection of a School-house at Waionui, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, Fresh Tenders are invited up to the 30th inßtant. Plans and speci fications can be seen at this office, and at the Court houses at Russell and Waimate, Bay of Islands. H. T. KKMP, Civil Commissioner. i • City Council Offices, Auckland, February 13,1875. IN pursuance of the Municipal Coiv ! porations Act, 1867, and the Amendment Acts thereof, I, Fbedebio Lambebt Peime, Esquire, Mayor and Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, do hereby give notice that an Election will beheld Yon MONDAY, the Ist day of March next, for the Return of TWO Qualified Persons to act as Auditors of the City of Auckland. Candidates will require to be nominated before Saturday, the 20th instant, a?id any person desirous of nominating a Candidate shall deliver to me at this office, before 4 p.m. on the day next preceeding the Nomination day, a Nomination Paper, signed by not less than thi-ee persons duly qualified to vote at the said Election; and also by the -person named therein as a Candidate. Nomination Papers can be obtained: at the City Council Office. :■■ .; F. L. PRIME, ' Mayor and Returning Officer. City Council Office, gaiii/te'j Auckland, February 13,1875. V TNi pursuance of the Municipal' Oor- J- porations Act; 18*67, and the Amendments Acts thereof," f, Fbkdebic Lambert Fbime, Esquire, Mayol- and Returning Officer of the City of Auck land, Ho hereby give notice, that an Election.will.be held on MONDAY, the Ist day of March next, for the Return of TWO Qualified Persons to act as Assessors of thejCity of Auckland. Candidates will require to i be Nominated before Saturday, the 20th instant, and any person desirous of Nominating a Candidate shall deliver to me at this; office, before i p.m. ontlie dayr ■- next preceeding the, Nomination day, a .Nomination Paper (signed by not less than three persons duly qualified to vote at the said Election, ,an,djftiso;by the1: personlnamed therein as a Candidate.■.'!£. ,;• (JTfiW'O ! ;.:.'" ■;;% ' aft Nomination Papers can 'be obtained at|.the City Couucil Office. F. L, PEIME, jjayos and Reteaing Officer,



GENUINE SALE or DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Begs to inform his numerous customers and tha ,: public that hejjhas commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OF HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAP t ERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been BE-MA.BKED, and HEAVY EEDITCTIONS made on every article.'. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it is more particularly his desire to CLEAK OUT A HEAVY SURPLUS 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 - t have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, : BLANKETS, TABLK LINEN, &c, AT WHOLESALE PRICES.. ~' AND. DRESS MATERIALS, ,- BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, &c, &g., &c, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following [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 redaction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction ( . r ■ •-; 'TO'; .;? iT O_.! i S.;;[ v Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long "Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, &c., 12J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas,, ,15 to, 20 pej cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Coburgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J to 20 per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction.' IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, "JTrowsers, Trowers and Vests, Boy's and Youth'« Clothing, *c, 15 to 25 5, per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, . . Ties, Collars, Hosiery, *c.-, 15 to 25 per cent reduction. - Real Macintosh Coats; 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 553. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. W THIS 13 THE FIRST ICLEARINGr-OUT SALS H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AND IS A GENUINE ONE. _£8 1 . . H. ATKINS, i - LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN* !



TTNITEIX METHODIST jbiicj| *j U chuuch, i Pitt and Vincent-streets. • | ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. I Rev S. Macfariano. of Cbristchnreh, will preacH TO-MOKROW MOItMNU. at U; evening at 6 £<M Collections on behalf of the Tiu*t Funoo H Ohe Anneal Soiree will beheld on TUESDAY, the 3Cth instant. Chwm.n: Bey G. H. Turner. ..,.i Speakers : Keys S. Ma.farlane, Alex. Heid, and I other Ministers andirie'ds. ■ • '■■■■% Selections from "The Messiah by the Choir,l H assisted by several numbers of the late Harmonic Society. I Tea otj the Tables at half-past six. I Tickets, Is 6a each ; may be had from any of the Trustees. I PON GREG ATI UNA L CHURCH, Vy . Bere?ford-stieet. Eev Warlow Davies. I Service," morning', 11 o'clock ; evening 6.K0. ; APIIST OHUKUJfcJ; Wellesley street. P. H Corcford. PastSr. fr'ubjects" I for February 14, 1875. Morning-The Proof of Salvattqn. Evening—Third Lecture on Pilgrim's Progress Mr legality's Bouse. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHTTRCF.—Sunday Services -Feb 14.—The Key W. C Oliver will preach in the morning, at 11, 1 I and the Bey A. Reid in the evening, at 6.3U, J S qpHE NEWTON KIRK.- Divine V / -* Service at the usual hours To-morrow. Subjects : Mornug-The World's Obligations to I the Bible. Evening—The Apccalyptio church of, ] ; Perga.;nos. , i YjNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, i vJ Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel ] Edger, B.A. February 14, 1875. Morning— Chris tianity : a Keligion above Nature. Evening- Pharisees, Ancient and Modern. ■ NORTH fcHORE Presbyterian Church.—Service willbe conductsd To-morrow \ Morning at the usual hour. I T7" DW A RDES-STREET, 11 a.m., Vl P.ev W. Tinsler. Subject: " The Triumph of Faith." 6.30, Eev W. Harris. Subject: "Christ all in all." : SHERIDAN STREET, 11 a.m, R°v W. Hirris 6.30 p.m.. Key W. Tinsley. HPH-E Rev. W. Harris and ';$?. ( 8 Tinsley will hold an Open-air Service son Sunday Afternoon at 3 o'clock, in Aim a Place Freeman's Bay. Public invited. -.: WEDESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. __ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, HORSES, &c. ; _, ; " ;i HUNTER & NOLAN HAVE received instructions from Mr R. Pommervilie (who is leaving for Eng land) to sell, at his residence, Wellington-street, -on Wednesday, February 17, Walnut Piano, Cheffioneers aid Bookcat c, Bound Table, Couch. Chairs, Pictures, Bedroom Furniture, Bedding, &c, 3 well-bred Riding Horses, first-class .hiding Pony. Gents' Saddle' and Bridle, Side-saddle and Bridle, Boys' Saddle, <*c. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. :.; , YACHT JESSIE AND WHALEBOAT. HPHE Subscribers will sell on the JL ' Wharf at 12 o'clock, on Tuesday next, The Four-ton Yacht JESSIE, rieged, and sails, all complete ; Whaleboat, 29 feet long, with tiller and rudder. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■ - q MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15. Noon. bacon-bacon! hams—hams.,. Ex Flirt, from Lyitelton. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at: his mart, Queen-street, on Monday next,, the 15th inst, at 12 o'clock noon, 6 cases Hams and Bacon, in cloth. Also, to clear out stock— Jams, Essences, Lollies," Biscuits, Salmon, Sperm Candles, Oatmeal, Tea, Lemon Peel, Muscatels, Figs, Anchovy and other Sauces, Mustard, Wangarei Apples, Pears, Plums, Potatoes, Onions, . Cheese, Beef. Terms—Cash. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. CORN EXCH AN G E.. ;> ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SHARES IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS COAL, it COMPANY (LIMITED). GEO. W. BINNEY HA S received instructions to sellT by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, . r, . ...,. ,- ONE HTJNIJRKD AND EIGHTY SHAKES IN THE BA.Y OF ISLANDS COAX COMPANY (LIMITED).- \ ■ ,' Terms—Cash. ■. ' '"- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CANVAS, SEAMING T\yiNE, CLOCKS.7' rpHE Subscribers will sell at the _I_ Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 16th inst, at 11 o'clock,. < ■■; ; '■-:■-■ ",'f 1 bales best Long Flax Canvas 2 bales Extra Sup. Navy Canvas 1 bale Seaming Twine 4 cases Clocks. •, .■] jj T SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON., r_na Auctioneers. . - , m ; qq MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15. BROAD WOOD PIANOFORTE. , MAHOGANY COUCH AND SIX .w- *t ';■;;; chairs. -:■;:?:-;; ,: jr.v;:;;; WALNUT CHEFEONNIER. THE subscribers have received , in sti-uctions'frbm. Mr Solomon, who is leaving the colony, to sell.at his residence (near Mr ; ■■-: Dixon's, Baker) Hobson-street, on Monday.next, lSthi ■) instant, at 11 o'clock,. ■'■■.-.■ ■■'■■■/■-■ : ! - i; HIS HOUSEHOLD PUENITtrEE--Valuable and■.:. Eich-toned Walnut Pianoforte, by^Broadwood and Sons, nearly new,- QJi octaves aha tri .l chord; Handsome Marble-top Cheffpnnierjiv ■.. !■•*... with plate glass panels and back ; ; Mahogany -I'nl Hair-seated Couch, six Chairs,, and Easy, l)«a Chair, Marble-top C«dar Whatnot, Vaseß, ■:/ Lustres, Carpets, Plated Tea and : Coffee Service,' Cedar Bair-seated Couch .and Six .,, 1T ' ChairW. Stair Carpet and Kodfl.-Double Iron Bedsteads, Mahogany Marble-top Washstand and Toilet Ware, Mahogany Chest Drawer?, Iron Cot, Cupboards, Crockery, &c., &c. t.- „ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■'- Auctiqneefß. "MOJNJJ4Y, FEBRUARY 15. SALE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. W. DO WD E N ~,,., f: , f XT AS received instructions ' from Mr "u3 ntxtlSthinSS <JclS b7 aUCtiOn ': ><**»»*+-: -*;" PRELLMINARY NOTICE; r ; P A :EEOA' TOWNSHIP. '/, OHINEMURL rTHE DndersignedV'naying, ,beew o -*- favoured with instructions, from ' Messrs " Jackson. and> BusseU^m^n-er for "sale by auction, at Grahanutowji.ioMfaneiily^arte^^^ Allotments in the aboye Towiiship.l ,^ X? B~^ n<i. ther t Bteainer wili commence rnnnlnir f.w w«^ wa aDd chis tbwns"p**S_r"