that he was obliged to use little sugar among the natives. * This was all the evidence. jjxT O'NEIL V. THOMPSON AND GARNETT. (7' ""i £6. ■ Y~-%i~?~-_l» for plaintiff and Mr Laishley for Tole explained the circumstances of til case to the effect that Thompson had Inrrowed defendant's boat without his notion for a man named Garnett to take Mi wife and family for an excursion, when a storm arose, the party was capsized and the John O'Neil deposed that he lived at Alma Place Franklin-road, and in November last the defendant Thompson asked for the loan f his boat. He did not like to lend it to Unskilled hands; he refused. He then went to work, and on his return found that his boat had been out to sea and got very much damaged. Be did not give permission. The boat was now in the hands of a boat-builder, and ihe expense of repairing was £6 Tom Billman, boat builder, deposed to the melancholy condition of the boat. He wit nessed the beat iD the squall; she was very much knocked about, and Thompson and others got her to shore, and left her by the deadhouse at Freeman's Bay. James O'Neil and Charles Wood gave evidence as to the damage done. Mr Laishley, having quoted from Addison on "Torts," and other learned authorities, submitted that plaintiff must be nonsuited as far as Garnett was concerned, in whose interest he only appeared. His Worship said there was no evidence against Garnett. Judgment for plaintiff against Thompson, and for defendant in reßpect of Garnett. A. DORNWELL V. JAMES EGGERTON. Claim, £1 17s Bd. Mr Brock, for defendant, stated that there •was a serious mistake in the matter. The defendant never had the goods. Mr Dornwell deposed that tbe defendant was master of the Water Lily, and the goods were supplied to his order on board that ves sel in the year 1873. Defendant had fre quently promised to settle the bill. Charles Rowe gave evidence as to the times the captain was in port, he generally dealt with Mr Young. Henry. Davison, book-keeper to Mr Young, shewed that defendant did not get meat oE Mr Young on the date mentioned by Mr Dornwell in his account. William Napier, clerk, gave evidence as to what occurred in his master's shop. James Eggerton, the defendant, deposed that Mr Dornwell was a stranger to him, and he never had goods of him. Defendant was severely cross-examined by Mr Dornwell, as to promises of payment re presented to have been made by him; the cross-examination occupied forty minutes. When Mr Dornwell asked for an adjourn ment in order to produce other evidence, as he was positive defendant had the meat which could be proved. Two seamen, Pelley and Eggerton, deposed that neither of them ordered any meat of the plaintiff, and had any been sent to the Waterlily they must have known of it. A nonsuit was accepted. A. G. BRADLEY V. ABEL ELETGHER. Claim, £2 15s. This was a claim for work, originally £4, bat reduced to the balance of thi3 claim.

Judgment for plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT—This day

CIVIL SITTINGS,

(Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Knight Chief Justice.)

CHITTY V. JOLLY. The evidence in this case was concluded last evening, when Mr Hesketh addreased the court at considerable length for the defend ant.

This morning Mr. Rees addressed the Court for the plaintiff, after which his Honor summed up the case, concluding a few minutes before two o'clock, when the jury retired to consider points at issue. The jury found for plaintiff on all issues. Damages,-£250. RYAN AND ANOTHER V. MACFARLANE. In this action, in which Mr Hesketh ap peared for the plaintiffs, and Mr MacCormick tor the defendants the. following special jury was empaanelled—Messrs. R. W. Wynyard, J. Lawford, Geo. Aitken, J. Batger, J. Fair bum, W. H. Fitzgerald, Thomas H. Hall, P. Herapath, Frederick Ring, A. K. Taylor, A. Beetham, and Joseph May (foreman).

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Latest from Ohinemuri.—l2o Men

Prospecting. The Advertiser pigeon express from Ohinemuri says that Mr Mackay is engaged laying off the boundaries of goldfielda and townships, accompanied by some of the native owners.

The marking off of the reserves was post poned until the natives interested were pre sent.

The main road is to be in a straight line from Thorpe's Bridge, and through the Paroea township. - The principal landing is expected to be at Thorpe's. All the tents are erected and finished, and the site is a very pretty one. There are about 120 diggers on the ground engaged in prospecting. But nothing of any importance has been discovered yet. The camping ground is-nearly in readiness for the Volunteers, only the cooking depart ment remaining incomplete. There is nothing fresh from other quarters.

The Volunteers will be conveyed from Tararu by train to-morrow, and march from. Grahams town to, their camping ground, headed by the Naval Brigade and Scottish bands. The Old Whau are cleaning up to-day, and crash specimens to-morrow. They expect about 800 ounces of gold.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The Recent Boat Accident An inquest was held yesterday afternoon :.; on the body of Hector Bohn, one of the victims of the boat accident at Sumner. Joseph Day gave evidence of the accident, aud said he saw deceased sink. Witness was examined, as to his competency to man age a boa,t, and. the Coroner and jury were saeisfied as to this.- A verdict was eventually returned of "accidentally drowned." Ten Deaths pa the Lady Jboelyn. The Lady Jocelyn came up harbonr this morning. She nude thepassage from London in 79 days. She ia full of immigrants. Ten deaths occurred, nine infants and one adult. There are also eighteen saloon passengers. Ihe immigrants were landed this morning. Xhey are mostly agricultural laborers. The Commissioner expressed himself as highly delighted with their appearance. l; . The barque Syren Bailed for Kiipara to day. r ■ s , li' riTsl fro* Amand in The ship Waitangi, from Auckland, ar ffiy nved this afternoon. v "•',. |\ The schooner Flirt arrived from Auckland I J K'**fcevening after a good passage of 7 days.

WELLINGTON.

(P*>r Press Telegram Agency.) '.'2l ~' .-'-■./- ./ This day. I .. . Arrived — Government revenue cutter Riogleader. -

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) /.-■'_. § This day. Presbyterian Union.. The Times congratulates the Presbyterian Church in agreeiog to union. It says the time was quite ripe for it. Decreased Goldfields. In the gold returns Cromweil this year heads the list with 25,3050z5, against 19,947 ozs last year. With the exception of Toko mairiro and Macraes, all other districts show a decline ranging from 8000cz3 in the case of Lawrence downwards. Accident aboard the 'Auckland.' A serious accident occurred this morning on board the ship Auckland, at the pier, to the chief officer. The crew was busy dump ing wool, Fitzer was on deck and had just put in two bales, the door of the press not being fastened, when the table on the top of the piston canted, and the bales feel out of the press. One fell on Fitzers left leg, fracturing it. City Council Borrowing. The City Council resolved to borrow £50,000 for widening Princes-street sewage, reducing the bank overdraft, and executing necessary works. Excursion Party. The WaJcetHpu Mail has heard from a pri vate source tbat a number of gentlemen have chartered a steamer for making a tour round New Zealand. The party are said to consist of 300 ladies and gentlemen. One of their first visits will be to Lake Wakatipu via Bluff. Acceptances for the Cup. The acceptances for the Cup are :—Merry man, Tripolis, Medicus, Castaway, Pertobe, Kathleen, Seabird, Spritsail, Kathleen, Earl of Lynne, Atlas, Traitor, Somnambula, Fly ing Dutchman, Right Bower, Bothwell, Ada (gelding), Templeton, Hercules, and Yatterina. Some acceptances are expected from the North. Presentation to the Rev. Mr. Banner man- A presentation of a buggy with harness complete, and a purse of sovereigns, was made to the Rev. Mr. Bannerman yesterday by a number of Presbyterians throughout the province as a mark of esteem and in recognition of his long and unselfish efforts on behalf of the church.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Fielding Settlers. Colonel Fielding . accompanied by Mr Halcombe proceeded to-day by coach to the Manauwatu block. A person just down from that part says, that all the arrivals are pretty generally employed, but what with the low rate they are paid for their work, they just manage to scrape out an existence, but are not very likely to ever become independent freeholders. The arrangements of the com pany are considered by the immigrants and people in the surrounding districts, to be not only illiberal but very cpressive and calcu lated to end in a good deal of misery to the unfortunate immigrants.

PICNIC TO MOTUTAPU.

A most successful picnic excursion took place yesterday to Motutapu, being -given by the teachers to the children of Trinity Church Sunday-school, North Shore. The children and a large number of friends, numbering altogether about 350, left the Devonport wharf at 9 '30 in the Takapuna, which had been kindly placed at their disposal by the directors of the Ferry Company, as is the annual custom. The sea was smooth, and the day charming, and with the aid of a violin and guitar, and the vocal minstrelsy of the children the time sped pleasantly, until at about eleven a landing was effected in Home Bay. The Messrs Reid proprietors of the island w«re very kind and attentive and as there was abundance of provisions and plenty of game, a most agreeable day was passed. Four carrier pigeons in succession were despatched to this office, but they appeared for a long time fooling about, hovering over the scene of festivity, and only one, of them at a late hour last evening, has yet put in an appearance. The party re-embarked at seven o'clock, departing with three hearty cheers to the Messrs Reid. All arrived safely at Devonport at nine o'clock, without a mishap of any kind to mar the pleasure of the day. The whole affair reflected the greatest credit on Rev. Mr and Mrs Bates and their willing helpers. After three hearty cheers of thanks to the directors of the Ferry Company for their kindness, the children dispersed in great glee.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The " Long Strike," from the facile pen of Dion Boucicault, was the subject of diversion last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Miss Stone representing the interesting image of Jane Leroyd, and Mr. Stone, the London gentleman. Mr. Oily Deering im personated Uoah, and Miss Maggie Knight appeared as Betsy. These characters, with their varieties of guise and humour were exhibited with a fidelity and truthfulness which have won credit to this talented company. Mr. Sam Poole, with his pecu liar talent for which vivid humour and sparkles of pointed wit, was delightful as Johnny Reilly, the lively Irish sailor. The piece itself professes to illustrate in some degree a Manchester strike, not of course, bo truthfully as a strike is depicted in Mrs Caskell's "Mary Barton," but still to the purpose of the stage. This light drama was followed by a magic ex hibition by Professor Jacobs, whose clever tricks stirred the enthusiasm of the house. We notice that Miss Stone will take her special benefit this evening, when the "Long Strike" will be again represented, also Professor Jacobs' magical entertainment. A pleasant evening therefore may be ex pected and will be realised .to-night by the many at this theatre. The celebrated Girard's will make their debut to-morrow night. Their entertainment is of a novel character, and, judging from the eulogistic notices in the Sydney and Melbourne papers, and the successful seasons enjoyed by them in both places, we anticipate a no less profit able run for them here.

THE REV. MR. CLARK.

The Rev. Charles Clarke will lecture this evening in the Choral Hall, on Oliver Gold smith, with recitations from the " Deserted Village," " The Traveller," and his beauti ful novel, the " Vicar of Wakefied." Such a subject, so full of wisdom and frailty, of poetry and graceful thought, cannot fail in the hands of Mr Clark of being intensely in teresting. We feel assured that poor Oliver whose death sent a thrill of sorrow through out England, a hundred years ago, will re ceive ample justice. to : night at the Choral Hall —We haye 1 received the following let ter-Jsir,—Although the Rev Mr Clark was witnessed on Tuesday evening by a large and fashionable audience many people were un able to attend. It was church night, there was a charitable entertainment at the Lorne street Hall, and one or two important meet ings were held that evening. I am certain therefore that if Mr Clark were to re-deliver the lecture he would have another crowded audience.—Yours, etc.,:X. [We bave^re peived other letters to the same effect but it is unnecessary to publish them, for our cor respondents cannot possibly tell yet which of Mr Clark's lectures they would like best. —Ed. E,B:]'\.'""'7,"r*

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Yesterday Afternoon Sitting.

At the sitting of the Conference yesterday afternoon, tbe Rev Mr Fitchett spoke of the necessity for full representation at the Con ference. He moved "That in addition to the official representatives, Canterbury should send two members, Auckland two, and the other districts one each."—A lengthly discussion followed in regard to the means of meeting the expenses of represent ation at the annual Conferences. —The Rev Mr Barry moved "That only the expenses of the chai; men and other official representa tives be charged upon the Contingent Fund."—Seconded by the Rev. Mr Rigg, and carried after discussion. It was resolved on the .motion of the Rev. Mr Rigg, "Tbat the chairman's travelling expenses to the General Conference be a charge upon the Home Mission fund.'' Also •• That an uniform levy be made upon all circuits as heretofore."—The Conference pio ceeded to consider in detail the proposals to sell certain Church properties.— A lengthy enquiry and discussion took place, after which the various additions to connectional property, in erections and repairs to churches, &c, were considered. —The balance-sheet of the Home and Maori Mission Fund for the Auckland district showed the total income to be £859 Is 2d, against an expenditure of £836, leaving a balance on hand of £23 Is 2d.— The Church, and Trust properties report shewed the following ' general results : — Entire cost of properties, £79,275; debt increased during the year, £4,230 ; debt in creased, £127; present debt, £14,152 ; amount insured. £33,705 ; cost of insurance, £262,

MORNING SITTING.—This Day.

The Congressional Committe re-assembled at 10 o'clock for the purpose of concluding the business commenced yesterday. After the siging of Hymn 526, the secretary read the 2nd Chapter of Philippians, and the Revs Watkin and Richardson offered prayer. The secretary lead the journal of yester day's proceedings, and the preaching ap pointments for Sunday.

The Eev Mr Crump read the draft of a letter to the secretary of the Auckland Total Abstinence Society, ia reply to an applica tion for assistance at a k temperancs meeting. The Rev. Mr Brown "gave notice of motion as follows :—" 1. That for "the sake of expe diting the business of this committee the secretary be requested to prepare beforehand a tabulated statement of the information contained under question 20 in the journal, relating to the acquisition of properties, with a note of any eases of irregularity, or cases requiring special consideration. 2. That the several financial district committees be requested to consider and report to the next conference on the Contigent Fund as to— "1. The best mode of raising the income. 2. The travelling expenses to the annual Conference that shall be chargeable on this fund. 3. Other expenses to be borne by this fund."

On the motion of the Rev Mr Taylor the Rev J. Crump was appointed secretary of the Home Mission Fund.

Reference having been made to the admin istration of certain mission properties a lengthy conversation ensued on the general subject of the Maori Mission, e^c.

Recommendations on the subject of the children's fund were presented from the Taranaki district-meeting by the Rev. Mr. Kirk ; from Wellington, by the Rev. Mr. Morley, and from Nelson by the ex-President. @|A discussion followed in reference to a proposed change in the method of assess ment on -behalf of this fund. Ultimately it was resolved to recommend to the General Conference that the educational and Children's Funds be amalgamated, and a committee o; asessment appointed to dea with the question. The Rev. Mr Morley moved a resolution of the Wellington District meeting in refer ence to the Rev J. J. Lewis, who is dis abled for active work by affliction.—lt was resolved to recommend the treasurers of the Annuitant Fund to make a grant of £75 on his behalf.

The Secretary read a letter from the Rev. J. C. Symonson the subject of the new scale of ■ allowances to supernumeraries, recom mended by the treasurers of the Annuitant Fund.—He moved that the Ex-President aud Mr Fitchett, be a committee to consider the proposed plan. The Rev. Mr Bavin moved the following resolutions in relation to Foreign Missions: — "That the income of this fund be derived from collections and public meetings, where eyer advisable, and half tbe proceeds of mis sionary boxes and juvenile collecting cards. The Ex-President moved following resolu tion with reference to Home Missions :—That the Conference be recommended to arrange for a deputation to visit the Southern districts and attend Missionary meetings, and that the deputation shall consist of one European and one Maori minister. 2. That the Brethern or maori stations be required to organise their work into regular circuits, according to our connexicual regula tions. 3. That in order to keep the public in formed on the state and progress of the Main Mission, the missionaries on main stations be requested to communicate in formation .to the editor of the N. Z. Wesley an."

PAPAKURA HANDICAP.

The following are the weights for the Papa kura handicap:— Mr W. Walters's b m Yatterina, aged, Bst lOlbs Mr E. Perkins's eh g Islesman, aged, Bst 41bs Mr J. Kirkwood's eh g Tui, 3 years, 7st 21bs Mr W. Walters's br c Kingfisher, 4 years, 6stßlbs. The Belle is also entered but her weight not known. Wm. Walters, jun., Secretary.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day :—■ Bunk of New Zealand—Buyers, £18 5s . National Bank(cum div.)— Buyers, 695. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 15s. Fiji Bank-Sellers, 60s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 495; sellers, 50s. - ' ■ Standard Insurance — Buyers, _9s 6d ; sellers, 10s. ~■_-_' Union Sash and Door (cum. div.)— Buyers, £9155. --... Thames Gas—Sellers, 355.;: / Union Beach—Sellers, Bs. Tokatea—(ex div.)— Sellers, 12s. Red Queen—ls. " i Long Drive (limited)— Sellers, 20s.

tan EvaytNa star. fripaY, January 26, ms.



To the Ladies of Auckland.—l have, received from London, per X.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long length and Kinglet Hair, and flball be Kappyrtb ekecute orders on the "Shortest notice.— Vmaxcib J. SHOSxx,City Hair Cutting Boome, next U-ioo<m% Jeweller, opposite theUflfen Bank.



25 Gold Hunting Geneva Watches, warranted fo £7 10s each, to be obtained only at F. H. Lewisson'sr Jeweller, Queen-street.-(Advt) ~-.,..- .-_,.■_ Persons who wish to take advantage of the five per cent discount allowed on H. H. Smith's Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Oyeqji, House and Ship Stoves, *c., should do so at once, so as to save disappointment.—<Advt.) . v We observe that Garrett Brothers, of Wakefield- street are sacrificing the remainder of their stoek-of boots and shoes, before removing to their new and commodious budding.—[Advt.] /■ -] The only Jeweller that can »ell yon a good Silver Hunting Geneva Watch, warranted, for £3 10s, is F H. I Lewisson, Watch Maker; Queen^street, Auckland, opposite the Union Bank.—(Advt.) The only Establishment that.sell Dixon and.Sona; Electro-plate, and Bussell and Son's Gold and Silver Lever Watches, is F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller,opposite the Union Bank, next door to Shorttfs: Hair Cutting Emporium.—(A^vt.) - - ,:. ,! V" ' ; COFFEE 1— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious, and strong. Brown, Ifcrrett, and Co '• Excelsior Coffee deserves to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note "the brand. Sold at almost every, grocery e«- j tablishment in town and pTorincg : --ADVT ; ____ j _ TTTXNTEDvTgood^SSreiI Servant, W *-Anlr Welllmtou H9W, OUOOU .. ■ \.,.-. t ..-i '■"' i•'■-'• ,•' „j77 #•. li '■_-~■:■ ..: ...:.;■ :;: '.'. 0 '/'. ■'■■• ■'■"■■' : — ' ~ Ji . : -. ; i __^ __



WANTED, a first-class Cook, Housemaid, and Cook's Assistant.—Apply immediately at the Occidental Hotel. ANTED, a Lad ; one used to Bottling preferred,—Apply, between 9 and 10 to F. Winter, 5, Queen-straet ; YltJ ANTED, a Housemaid • one ¥V that could assist in the Bar preferred.— Apply at Riordan's Hotel, Fort-streot. ANTED immediately, a res pectable Girl to assist in housework, between TO snd 12,— Apply to Mrs Chalmers. ANTED^ a General Servant; must understand plain cooking.—Apply, with references, to Mrs Mitford, Parnell. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Atkinson, Nelson-street, n=»xt the Gasworks. AJSTED, Purchasers for Apples at Cs case; Fairs, 2d _1 lb: Onions, ly. $ ft ; Potatoes, 7s _\ cwt.—Green ana Human, No. 15, Auckland Market. ANTED, a respectable General Servant.—Apply at David Grubb's, Karanga^ hape Road. WANTED, for a gentleman's family at the Thames, a young Girl about 18. One accustomed to children.—Apply 8., Stab office. WANTED, by a Married Mail, a ■ Situation as Manager of a small Farm or Garden; wife understands daily, washing, sewing, &c.—Apply, by letter, "Q. 8." Stab ofiice. . W~ ANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl about 13 or U years of age.—Apply to Mrs Solomons, Hobson-street. WANTED, an experienced, Hand for the Boot and Shoe and Saddlery Depart ment.—Apply Lewis Brothers. ANTED, a Milliner for Gisborne. Apply to McArthur, Shera and Co. ~ANTED"tO LET, a neat comfort able House of seven rooms, water laid on, garden back and front, &c—James Reid, Eden Terrace. _ CUT ANTED, a Good General Servant v V ■ where a Nursemaid is kept.—Apply to Mrs Edward Ellis, Manukau Road, Parnell. tjK7 ANTED, a Seven-roomed House, -W detatohed and in good condition. Kent not to exceed £1 per week. Address N.Y.Z, Messrs Cart wright and Sou, House Agents, 26, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Nursemaid ; nuist.be an experienced needlewoman. —Apply to Mrs Kenderdine, Parliament-street. FNTII), Employment as a Machinist or Dressmaker by a person o experience.—Address E.M.C., Spar office. ANTAD, a Message Boy.—Apply St Art Office, WANTED, General Servants for Town and Country, at Mrs Horn's Registry Office in "Wakefield-street WANTED, an experienced young Woman as Nursemaid ; reference required. Apply to Mrs Montague, Victoria-street, four doors above tho Old House at Home. ANTED, a respectable Woman to take charge of a young baby, stating terms. Apply, " H.W." office of this paper. WANTED, by a young man of ex perience in the Ironmongery Trade, a Situation as Assistant, or would tie willing to take charge of a small establishment in town or country ; satisfactory references.—Address, "J.W.G." Stab office. WANTED, immediately, a Tin smith. To a good hand constant employ ment.—Apply to M. McDermott, Victoria-street East. A 10-TON half-decked BOAT on oL hire.-J. W. Carr. Boat Bui'der. ANTED KNOWN, that Straw berries are still in season at the Wiilow Grove Strawberry Gardens. Tea and other Refresh ments daily. —Devonport, North shore. ANTED, Bottles of every des cription. Highest price given' at Ballin Brother's Factory. W" ANTJS D, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPfiALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Stab Offica. WANTED to LET, a six-roomed House adjoining Mr E. Wayte's. in Seafleld View ; also, a six-rootred Honse in Franklin Road.— Apply Mr Jackman, Nelson-street. ANTED,-by a Man and Wife, without children, new arrivals, a Situation as male aud female Servants. Eirst-class references from list place, which he held for over ten years — Apply by letter to D.C B, Stak office. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment h*s been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery L«dies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street Jtaat, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. WANTED 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. F. J'b customers will receive the usual prompt attention to their commands, and those who have not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. Hig many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a position to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reasonable prices. Note the address—W. F. JONES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds ef Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Honse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, _&c, &c, at the lowest market price, at hig Tiard , Custom-house street. X)tf ANTED KNOWN Yv that R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Hag commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doorg above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and epaired. First-class work guaranteed. , WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY. corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, hag on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tileg, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokeg, and Red-gum Felloes, &c..'&c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED to LiiT or SELL, the Comfortable Family Eesldence, with gardens, &c. In Onehunga, occupied by Captain Symonds.— Apply to Mr Tonks, Auctioneer. WANTED KNOWN, THAT K. D. BYKBB Hag just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberta and Chaing (English), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts. Nickel Silver Chains and Spoong, 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 guaranteed free of second charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches. . ANTED .KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated "nl Wakefield-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. W"~ ANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON is an.lndustrial Jlxhibition r and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Gasments. — Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street ■' "Of/ANTED KNOWN, that The Y;V. Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s ; Trousers and Vests, from~~2ss ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 503; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article; 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED,-the -public -to calLand examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire BrirfiTls 6d. —A' "large-assortment of -all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxforda, Kcowsley, Charlie, Prinee;-Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c.v&c. —fford,: Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen treet i - ■ :; '■ :» ■' - :. . .-'* -.':',': '' W ANIED- to catll special attention | to onr 15s Trousers to ordex, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk.—Fo/d, PotWr * Co, The Pantheon QueeaHrtreet.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. i ——— # Acting Manas er J.RDeLias Stage Manager H. c. stone LAST NIGHT. LAST SIGHT. LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT. LAST NIGHT. BENEFIT OF MISS AMY STONE. LONG STRIKE. LONG STRIKE. LONG STRIKE. LONG STRIKE. LAST NIGHT oe _^ PROFESSOR JACOBS. LAST NIGHT op PROFESSOR JACOBS. AN IMMENSE BILL. THE GIRARDS. THE GIRARDS. TO-MORROW NIGHT. THE GIRARDS. THE GIRARDS. • Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit. Is. Box Plan at Upton's I) EV. CHARLES CLARK. CHORAL HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! . Mr R. S. SmSTHts begs to announce that the Eminent Lecurer will give his second LECTURE ENTERTAINMENT THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. Subject : OLIVE a GOLDSMITH ! OLIVER GOLDSMITH ! s OLIVER GOLDSMITH ! Thelllustrative Recitals will be selected from "The Deserted Village," " The Traveller." and " The Vicar of "Wakefield." Front seats and amphitheatre, 2s 6d ; gallery, is. Tickeis at Upton's. Commence at 8 ; carriages at 10. For the convenience 'of th* audience, visitors aie respectfully requested to be in their places by eight o'clock. NOTICE. Mr Clark's Serle3 of Lecturos in Auckland will be strictly limited to four, and no Lecture will be repeated. ■ ■DAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. In ftiture no coal or Black will he delivered at the Loading Ground, Kawa Kawa, without an order from this ofiice. By order, J. A..GILFILL.4N, Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 22nd January, 1875. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. CULVERT, MECHANICS' BAY Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 19th January, 1875. TENDERS will bo received at this office until TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at noon, for the construction of a CULVERT in Mechanics' Bay, in terms of Plan and .Specification to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Culvert." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TIME! LIME! LIME! TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. HARTSHORN & CO will deliver LIME at the Whau, Henderson's Greek, or Auckland Wharf, at B>£d per bushel; unslScked lime, Is per bushel. Orders received by J. MORLAND, Customhouse-street. ISS ANSTIE'S Boarding and Day School, Symonds street—The First Quarter will commence on MONDAY, February 1. Classes are open for instruction in French, German, and Italian. OARD AND RESIDENCE par tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St. Leon ard's House, Parnell. A comfortable home is offered to pupils attending the public schools in Auckland. Satisfactory references. . ROOMS tcTLET in Victoria-street, opposite Quick's Stables. npO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The undersigned are prepared to Grind Wheat in any quantities, on reasonable terms, and will take delivery either at the Wharf or Railway Station. J. & J SOPPETT. Freeman's Bay Steam Mills. "VTOTI CE OY REMOVAL. Notice is hereby given that the Office of Mr W. H. CONNELL, Solicitor, is REMOVED from Voile's to Stichbury's Buildings, next the " Southern Cross" Office. . m Q BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until NOON of the 28th instant, for Alterations to a Warehouse. Plans, &c, at our office, Insurance Buildings. KEALS & SONS, - Architect. TABUHIL—House and 2 Allot ment; a bargain. • Price £85.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street, AucKland. L~OOK ODT fw A. Fletcher. Boxes emptied at Is per month.—Address care British Hotel. tp O; WE L L SI NKE RS. Tenders are required until MONDAY next, noon, for Cleaning out a WelL - - ! W, J. MARKS, Chapel-street. CAUTION- .—Left her home, Mrs T. W. Matsh. Her Husband will not be responsible for any Debts she miy contract after this date. : '' ■ ' ■ fT\ O B R I C X L AY E R S. Tenders will be received up to 2 p.m. on MONDAY,' Ist February, for the Building .of two Chimneys in Hobson-street. i Plans at Robert Duffy's, top of Hob son-street^^ ~ ■ qn O PAINT ER S, Tenders will be received up to 2p. m. on MONDAY, Ist February, for the Painting of; a New Building in Hobson-istreet. Plans at Robert Duffy's, top of Hob son-street. - ; ; . CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAM MAR school, PARNELL, AUCKLAND. - [Established 1855.] -- - - ' Head Master—Jas. Adams, B. A., Member of she Con vocation of the London University > -■_ . q . Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates , , Drawing Master—Mr J. C Hojte •• Assistant Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell - :■.,; . _ .__rmjia school is tinder the direction of a Board of ■Trustees, of which the Lord Bishop of Auckland is Chairman The course of instruction is arranged to imnart a sound English education, and also to prepare Students for the University, the Law and Civil Service ! Examinations. Scholarships to the?, number of five, if merited, are awarded to the boys who obtain^the highest places at the Ann ual Examinations!;'. ~ TJ»»ln Head Master receives alimited nuniber-of toaaj**' Vox tenia and pro»peetn», apply to't&e Em^'" 8""l



'""."'" " '•""-' '->*r •'■ ' ' '-'*■'"■""/'■■ '_ ' ""'■ •■'•";. - . j JTBW SPRING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. , H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT ov NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES « NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCX 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 MatariaL 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 equaUed 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 ■ or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO 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 Shaftings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery and the Prices charged for aU Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabid otrr 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 (aU styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDB. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, | (Late Hay and Honbyman). fTTEAEE NOW SHOWING - OUR MAIL GOODS RXOXIVXD PX X s. S. HXft 0, Consisting, of ____________ COSTUMES, PARIS BONNETS, TRIMMED HATS, MANTLES, ■• _!* FEATHERS, 2__o^ FLOWERS, _^f^ GLOVES, , AS—\W^ *'•■ 72 asOTS . »—stf^Z X 'A'l A X :;:--'^^**r Comprising— •PRINTS, DRESSES, and jMANCHESIKR GOODf S_ GOSG£AVi A 60i



A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. FRIDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1875. 35th ANNIVE hSARY OF THE COLONY. First Race, 9 ; 30 a.m.—Trading Vessels (brigantines, schooners, and ketches), 25 tons register and up wards. First prize, £50, with a sweepstake of - ..'" £5 each added; second prize, £10. Course: From aouth side of Flagship, through Rangitoto Channel, round Tiritiri, ousideoi' Shag Rock, and . ; back through Rangitoto Channel, coming in on south side of Flagship. Sscond Race, 10 a.m.—Sailing Boats or Yachta under 6 tons. First prize, £10; second prize, '•■ £5 ; third prize, £2. .Course: From south side cf Flagship round chequered bouy in Rangitoto '..< Channel, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, -.. ■■' ■*< twice round, coming in on south side of Flag- . ship. Thied Race, 10.30 a.m.—Trading Cutters, 25 tons '_'. register and upwards. First prize, £25; second ' prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off Brown's Island, thence round boat between Rangitoto and Tiri tiri, thence round boat off Brown's Island, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flagship. Fourth Race, 11 a.m.—Four-oared Gigs (any de scription) ; all comers. Prize, £50 arid five medals presented by Mr R. Grattan. Course: From Point off St. George's Bay round boat off Freeman's Bay, coming in on south side of Flag ship—3 miles. Fifth Race. 11.30 a.m.—Trading Vessels (any rig), under 25 tons register. First prize, £20; second prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course: From south side of Flagship round buoy off Drunkenßßar,3 r, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, thence round chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence .' round boat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flagship. Sixth Race, 12 noon.—Sailing Boats or Yachts, 9 tons . , .■ and upwards. First prize, cup, value £20, and £10 added; second prize, £10; third prize,' £5. Course : Same as 3rd race. Seventh Race, 12.30 p.m- Sailing Boats or Yachta 6 tons and under 9. First prize, £15 or cup, at option of winner ; second prize, £7; third prize, . £3. Course: same as sth race. ', '':'',. Eighth Race, 1 p.m.—Four-oared Gigs (outriggers not allowed), amateurs. First prize, £15 ; second prize, £ Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off Freeman's Bay, thence round boat off Mechanic's J3ay, coming in on south side of Flagship. Ninth Race, 2 p.m.—Open Sailing Boats. 'First prize, £8; second prize, £3; tliird prize, £1. Course: From south side of Flagship round buoy '*~ on Spit of North Head, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on south side of Flagship. Tenth Race, 2.30 p.m.—Merchant Ships' Gigs, four oars. First prize, £10; second prize, £5. Course: same as Bth race. Eleventh Race, 3 p.m.—Pair-oared Boats (ama- '. teurs), rowed on the gunwale. First prize, £5. Course: From south side of Flagship"round:boat • y off Freeman's or St. George's Bay, coming in on" :■ . south side of Flagship. . - Twelfth Race, 3.30 p.m.—Dingies under 12 feet., overall, rowed by boys under 16 years of age. First prize, £3 ; second prize, £2. Both presented by J. N. Crombie, Esq. Course: From south ■ side of Flagship round boat off Official Bay, coming in on south side of Flagship. • • > Entrance fee: 5 per cent, on value of first prize, , except in first race. Entry night: WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, from 8 , !.:» to 10 p.m., at Thames Hotel. Rule 29 : Any race not terminating by 8 p.m. to.be, sailed again under same regulations on a future day. THOMAS HENDERSON, Jtjh., Hon. Sec.' OBWIN& MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers, Th-mas', Howes, Howe's improved, Wh. elerand Wison, J^ussey and Pillings'improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza.* A luge Stock to select from. A printed guarantee given with each machine,-undertaking to keep it in order for twelve months free of charge. Repairs pro-' perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, . The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. Tl A TJ T~ I. O -■N.-N A spurious Sauce PUT IN BOTLE STAMPED _ "LEA & PBRBINS," with a Label similating that';•." 7 of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, bting now .jj locally manufactured and sold in this market Purchasers of Lea and Perrin's Sauce are hereby cautioned respecting game. . ROBERTON* CO., Agents Lea and Perrin's. " ' - £ fer - B HOPE OF AUCKLAND TEXT. All Members are requested to take notice that In future the meetings of the Tent will be held on Alter nate Mondays instead of the first Monday in each . month. The Adiourned Quarterly Meeting will be held in . : the Tent Room, Albert-strnet, on MONDAY NEXT, " :,: the 25th instant, to-commence at 7.30 sharp, for the .'• '■> election and installation of officers, and other business ' of importance. Every Member is requested to .'•' attend. -A" '72: 7"- JAS. GEO. CARR, CR. R. H. HUGHES, Sec. "■-"■////■:. SACKS to be sold Cheap;. at ; Battyeand Co 's Old Market, Queen-street. — '" 8. Moss, Manager. '__ __ *: PARTMENTS TdLet,unfurnislie"d.: M. —Apply to X.V, Stab, office. /.„' Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 21st January, I 876« TENDERS will be received until the - 30th day of February, for the Erection of a ' School House, at the Ngaere, near the Wangaroa Heads, District of Bay of Islands. Plans and specifications, and any other, information supplied at this office. H.T.KEMP, 'v-.-: Civil Commissioner. A L M A N A C S 18 75. Copies of the New Zealand Insurance Company's Sheet and Book Almanac for 1876, can be had on application at the office. A Gentleman ot great experience in tlie Timber Trade wishes an engagement as Manager or. otherwise. Highest references may be * seen by addressing " W." of this paper. *"- Ai the PrtNTHttU you canjgefc ' \ good TweedfSuit made to order and well shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter.and Co., The Pantheon, Queen street. ■ ,—. :—;— —^t—— 7- ■'.-' •.-'■" -sac^J TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. 5 APPLES PEARS, PLUMS, ETC. ""^jji^.natt'J^^^^"'^——— Ex City of Melbourne, from SStdnby. '■_—————■"■■■ ':■'■''■■ '.—.-•-:.•/..'■ 7 X//f>' R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock am, ex City of Melbourne, from Sydney, 276 cases of Well-assorted FRCTT, consisting— Assorted Apples, Pears. Pianos,*©.- . ;'■•' Terms:—Cish. """■'. ; i— ; -. ~ ~'. '..''. "!-. MONDAY, 'JAISXJA^^'';- TO BE SOLD BF^B '<>» THB BHFRIFF, tt»^„ 'w*t.-*wlerl Facias issued by the Supreme * S**^ Court, -y^TDebt aiijl Costs be previously settled. R. ARTHUR HAS "received instructions to sell : by aucMon, at his Mart. Qaeen-strett, on Monday next, 25th Instant, at noon, The Mine ot Claim of the Crown Trince Gold mining Company («e«Utered). comprtstng— 65 Men's Ground, held under licence of tho Wa^en of the Thames Goldfields, togetner, other Property of the said Company. A Schedule of the Property can *•"«** *• Shwiff's Cfflooj or *% the Mart of the Auctioned. J