TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.)

-<f~^ This day. ■■■""■., i 3 little news from the Tokatea ( £"small quantity of gold was seen in t ne stope, going out from the No 4 rise, on the Bismarck level, and a good looking leader 12 inches wide in the prospecting drive in the Peep o' Day. The leader in the Van looks well, and shows gold occasionally. No New Green Harp shares is being sent down to the battery. . The Plutus stone is showing up for 11J ozs. P« ton on the Plates-

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Harvest Prospects.—General Matters. The harvest has commenced wish good hearty prospects. All the Maoris are hard * The Southern Cross arrived last night, and leaves this evening for Auckland. The coach is loaded with passengers — tourists for the lakes. Mr Under Secretary Clarke is expected here next week.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) v- This day. The Southern Cross arrived yesterday afternoon at six, and returns to Auckland to-night.

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NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Destructive Fire.—Loss £2000 James Neagle's general store at Meanee was totally destroyed by fire last night. Mcllroy's blacksmith's shop adjoining was also burnt down. A cottage occupied by Mr Clark was pulled down on the roof catching fire to prevent the flames extending to neighbouring property. The origin of the fire is unknown. Neagle was insured in the Victoria office for £1000. The estimated loss of Neagle is £2000.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Eeclamation of Land.—Mr Turnbull. The contractor for reclaimed land has pur chased, and placed in position, a large punt with steam engine and pile driver on board, ready to commence operations. Mr "Walter Turnbull, one of the most in fluential merchants here, proceeds to Eng land shortly. Fruit from Sydney. The Eaaby brought an immense quantity of fruit from Sydney, but the demand ex ceeded the supply, and all available was snapped up at once at the price asked. Ball to the Governor. The ball to the Governor came off last night in the Theatre Royal. All the arrangements were admirable, excepting the supper, having to lay tables upon the stage. There was not. more than room to dine 110 at once.

New Zealand "Times" Shares. There are no more New Zealand Times »haresin the market. All the discontents have sold out to the contents, and things are made pleasant. Railway Management. The Times recurs almost vehemently to the question of railway management. It says it is absolutely essential to the management of constructed railways that they should be placed under one responsible head. The day is not; far distant when the stakes to be played for will be higher than seats in the Provincial Executive, and when the fate of the Colonial Government may depend upon the temper of .the traffic manager or station master on Government railways. Already signs of that kind of influence are manifested in Auckland, and the Government must take the provincial bull by the horns and assume the direction of railways, or the Assembly would not be slow to censure Ministers.

The "Times" on Mr Bo wen. The Times calls the enunciations of Mr Bowen at Kaiapoi a doubling policy, and says the Government must give up laws for works, and go back to the original scheme by creating a railway fund.

DUNEDIN.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day.

Mr. Pifczsimmona, second mate of the Beautiful Star, met with a nasty accident to-day. The vessel had just arrived from Lyttelton and was unloading wool when, through a defective coupling, the bale fell on him, fracturing his leg and ribs. The Victorian Inspector of Mines. Mr. Ulrich, in reporting on mines in the Tuapeka and Waipori districts, thinks well of the province as a natural field for gold. He waa surprised with the sacoetiesa of the rocks. The Blue Spur is altogether new to him, aad he thiaks it strange if that bed of gold-bearing cement is the only one in the country. He has not the slightest doubt of deep leads existing in Wetherstonea, Wai pori. He also strongly condemns the narrow ripples used in the. Blue Spur batteries, and recommends drop wells, as at Clunes, as the best for saving gold. He has great hopes of the Waipori reefs. John Chinaman in Trouble., t An amusing casa, in which the principal parties were Chinese, came before the R.M. Court to-day. One Chinaman's wife ran •way from him to his neighbour, in whose bed the police found his watch. Mr Mans ford left a jury to say whether the prisoner took the watch, or the woman brought it with her, and sent the case for trial.

New Year Fireworks • Owing to the strictures of the press, the police made a raid on citizens old and young «* discharging fireworks on New Year. Twenty were fined. Rifle Match.-Scalded to Death. . iuchardson, with 66, was top scorer in yesterday's match. The representative team averaged 60. At Wiaton, Thomas Sinclair was scalded w death by upsetting a tin of boiling callow.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. ■Arrived: Annie Lisle, from Kaipara ; wild Wood, from Puget Sound.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. me Governor's Ball.—Speech by his Excellency. tti * to the Governor, given at the centre last night, was a remarkable success jn every respect, though the attendance was «ol « antioipated—about 400 were pre oent. . His Worship the Mayor occupied the ' lt*^ at th?lßlPer, and proposed the health ju^W^6 evening. TV + v P oIHB? replied briefly, and said JMt befor^afflfeft these shores he hoped to ue able to 1 JPHaim to a greater share of the 'W m W* vinced for him to-night. After [of ™?'!T -§ii^fcisll colonies, he knew y^;^^ ontW»jß^P%out more promise of • £etft*j|tei^.a&Sufr uttults than New Normatiby was also present.' * tThA > it^p®*o*B of Machinery.. '■ , l--p w «>Uowuig »ppointmenta are gazetted :

—William James Jobson to be Inspector of Macbiuery for the Auckland district ; H. A. Leve3tram, Inspector for Wellington, Taranaki and Malborou«h districts ; George Croll to be Inspector for Canterbury and Westland ; Thomas Cairns Burt to be In spector for the Ottigo district. The appoint ments date from the lsb inst.

Mr James O'Shea reports flour easier, £13 to £13 10 ; bran, Is 3d ; oatmeal, 25s ; oats, 6s 3d to 6s 6d j wheat, none; barley, no sale; hams, Is Id to Is 2d; bacon, Is ; ceese, SJd to 9d. Address to the Manawaiu Electors. Mr Walter Johnston has addressed the Manawatu electors. Though he adversly criticised many of the Government proposals and acts, ha promised to support the aboli tion of the provinces of the North Island. He received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Mr J, Cannon, accountant of the N.Z.S.S. Company, was last night entertained at dinner, and presented with, a gold watch and chain by his friends. He goes to Danedin to succeed Mr Wheeler as the company's agent, Wheeler being transferred to Auck land.

A number, of merchants met at the Empire Hotel at 1-1 o'clock this morning, and pre sented Captain Wheeler, of the Taranaki, with a purse containing 100 sovereigns, as a token of their appreciation of him. Captain Wheeler sails in the Taranaki to Nelson at one o'clock, where he resigns his command. The steamer Wellington, with the Frisco mail, arrived at 12 o'clock. She sails South at 3 o'clock.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. In the Supreme Court to-day Dee was acquitted on a charge of larceny, and Hen nessy found guilty, and upon pleading guilty to a previous conviction, he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment.

For indecent assault Barnes was convicted, and sentenced to twelve months' imprison ment, and also to receive fifteen lashes during the first month.

WELCOME TO THE HON. S. D. HASTINGS.

A large concourse of Good Templars met at the City Hall last night to welcome to Auck land the Hon S. D. Hastings, P.R.W.G.T. who has just arrived from America. The chair was taken by the Rev. Mr Edger who made an introductory speech expressive of the gratitude which all Good Templars ought to feel towards Mr Hastings, for paying them a visit. It might be opportune, said Mr Edger, to mention some of the difficulties which the Order had to contend against in Auckland, upon which Mr Hast ings might be able to give them some advice. About a twelvemonth ago there were 1500 members, of which only five per cent fell away. At the-present time they numbered 3000, but the j>roportion of renegades had risen from five to over twenty-five. The influence of the clergy was also against them, and that of a large section of the moneyed class. The members did not stand together as th:y should do, or they would' have far greatei* power. In con clusion, Mr Edger said he had striven hard to bring about the visit of Mr Hastings, and it was therefore doubly incumbent upon him to bid him welcome. The audience endorsed Mr Edger's remarks by loud and continued cheering. An address of welcome in Maori from the native members was presented by Mr C: De Thierry. Mr Hastings, who waa again and again cheered as he came forward, said ia the course of his reply that he had travelled all over the world, and had addressed audiences of above 4000 persons, in Glasgow, Liverpool, London, as well as in Canada and America, and ho had never experienced sweeter or more solemn feelings than he did then in standing before them. He had greetings for them from America, Europe, China, Africa, Japan, and India. Mr Hastings made an eloquent and discoursive address, in which he traced the growth of the Good Templar movement. He exhibited a picture of a home for Orphans, built by the Good Templars of California, at a cost of 50,000 dollars. He attributed the success of the movement to the soundness of its principles, which were in the first place total abstinence from intoxicating liquors as a beverage, and secondly, the ob jecting to licenses being issued for the sale of the same. In concluding, Mr Hastings observed that he had every confidence in the future, botn in New Zealand and America. Drink was the curse of both lands, and with God's grace they would remove it. The speaker on sitting down was applauded to the echo. Several gentlemen, among them Mr Power, L.D., of Tararu Lodge, having delivered short speeches, the meeting, which was of an enthusiastic description, broke up.

ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.

The parishionera of St Matthew's held their annual meeting .last -evening in the school room. Rev R. S. if assard in the chair. After a few introductory remarks from the Chair man, Dr Hooper read the annual report from which it appears that since the arrival of the Rev R. S. Massard, M.A., there has been a decided improvement —the offertories for the last half-year shewing an increase of £61 over those of the previous half-year, and all the sittings (with the exception of five) being let. The income from the general offertory and pew-rents is almost exactly the same as last year, and the amount of the special offertories shews a slight increase over that of last year. The report stated that a debt of £500 still remains upon the church, chiefly owing to the repairs which were effected last year. The Vestry would urge upon the parishioners the desirability cf clearing this off as soon as possible, either by contributing sbill more liberally to the offertory or by Borne special and com bined effort of the congregation. The Stone Church Building Fund has now reached the sum of £5,320 6s sd. The report and financial statement having been read, were unanimously adopted. Mr Hassard then appointed Mr Vickers as minister's churchwarden, and Dr Hooper was elected to fill the office of churchwarden for the congregation. The following gentle men were chosen a3 vestrymen for the coming year: Colonel Haultain, Captain Williams, Messrs T. W. Doonin, J. Burtt, S. H. Webb, J. C. Stovin, J. Henderson, R. C. Carr, R. Warnock, and Woolley. Messrs R. Cameron, and J. H. Ward were re-elected auditors. The remaining business of the meeting was the consideration of the minister's stipend, which was raised to £350 per annum, and the memorial window to the late Rev. David Jones, for which an order had been sent to England, the window to represent "The Journey to Emmaus," which formed the subject of the deceased minister's last sermon ia St. Matthew's Church. Votes of thanks having been given the meeting separated.

AUCKLAND HARMONIC SOCIETY.

The oratorio "Judas Maccabseus" was announced for performance by the members of tbiß Society in the Choral Hall last even ing • but it can hardly be said that Che pro eramme was fulfilled, for the concert really comprised less than one half of the oratorio, as many as forty-three pieces being omitted. The omissions comprised all the recitatives (except one), many characteristic airs, such as " Prom Mighty Kings "" bound an Alarm," " Wise Men Flattering," and several of the best choruse«, e.g., " Fall'n is th« foe," " Ah, wretched Israel, and "To our great God." It will thus be seen that the oratorio, in its performance last nicht, was deprived of that dramatic iaterest which has tended to make it one of Handel s moat favourite works : aa, beyo:vl the order

observed in the siiccorsion of the several pie ces, their was little or no connection be tween one and another. The orchestra numbered about fifteen instrumentalists ; and the chorus comprised 13 trebles, 4 altos, 7 tenors, and 14 basses, the whole being ably conducted by Mr Theo. Cooper. The overture was not played, but the march (No. 59) was substituted in its stead, and was thus played twice in the course of the evening, with good effect. The choruses best rendered were " O Father, whose Almighty Power" and " Sing unto (rod." The chorua "0, never bow we down," would have borne a greater speed with adArantage ; and the same may be said of the trio and chorus "Disdainful of Danger," although both pieces were other wise accurately performed. The song "Pious Orgies"' was. nicely sung ; but the bass solo, " Arm, arm, ye brave" lacked vigour. The tenor solo " 'Tia liberty" would have been the best of the evening but for an error on the part of the band, which ignored a da capo mark, and played on regardless of the singer. The soprano duets were mostly well sung; the best, in our opinion, being that most difficult one "Oh never bow we down." The lady who essayed "Father of Heaven." sang it with much energy, but her voice is hardly elastic enough for the soup;. The other 'treble solo, " So shall the lute," was sung by a lady of much repute as a vocalist, and would have been perfect but for a tendency to hurry in some of the runs. The audience, which (we had omitted to state) was both numerous and attentive, greatly appreciated " See the conquering hero comes," and would have encored it, if encores had been allowable. We reserve to the last our mention of the chorus, because we wish to speak plainly and truthfully, without causing offence, upon one or two points where improvement is needed. In the first place, we have a word to say agaiest the tenors, who were lamentably weak, and not only failed in attacking their points, but frequently came to grief, and lost their places. The basses were powerful enough and deserve commen dation, which we should the more gladly accord if they had shewn greater discrimination between piano and forte. The four altos sang boldly throughout, but they were no match for the voices behind them. The trebles were proficient;, and we are much mistaken if there may not be found among their ranks several who, with judicious train ing, will hereafter become efficient soloists. We congratulate the Society upon a success ful, though imperfect, performance of the oratorios ; and hope ere long to enjoy the pleasure of hearing some other oratorio performed by them, (1) with a greater regard to completeness, (2) with a reinforcement of alto voices, and (3) with tenors more thoroughly practised. Sigma.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Tjie very interesting and lively play of the " Pearl of Savoy; or, the Mother's Blessing," was presented for the second time last even ing. Miss Stone again appeared in her beautiful character as the Savoyard girl, which she represented to the life. Mr Stone impersonated Pierrot, and Mr Collier was the Lonstalot of the piece. Mr Oily Deering was the commander, Mr Aveling, Arthur; Miss Patty Holt, Chouchon ; Mrs Jones, Margaret; and Miss Lizzie Bushe was the Marchioness. All the3e characters were sustained, and the piece received that ap plause which is ever gratifying to those who cater for public amusement. This evening the fine French drama of "Cigarette," founded on the novel of "Under Two Flags," will be produced with illustrative scenery and a full company. Miss Stone will per form in the leading character, and give a cornet solo, and Miss Clara Stephenson will play Lady Valeria. This drama is full of life and incident and will, as hitherto, draw immensely.

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P BULK—Bass's No 3, Bass's Pale and Marrian's Pale, in barrels ~ . BOTTLED STOUT—Machen's, Byass s, Blood s and Guinness's LIME JUICE CORDIAL, pints and quarts GROCERIES, comprising Bolaiont, Stearine, ',Ozo kerit, Fields and Parafin Candles, Crushed loaf Sugar, Rennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines, &c, TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS—No 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beurne, Aquila de Oro, and Alonzo Carecbi TOBACCO-^Ragland Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Prairie Flower, Bicycle, &c. PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, and red stone color, genuine ground, and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kersosene. NOBLE and HOARD'S VARNISHES— Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Ma_illa,.and Bolt Rope, Spun yarn, and H ambroline All Long Flax, Canvas, Woolpacks, Scrim Muritz Metal, 16 to 220z Composition Nails for ditto Hoop Iron, fin, is W.G. Best Cast Steel, Hematite Iron. BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. TT\ STEPHENSOJST & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, I EXHIBITION BRAND, EAGLE BRAND, ; CROWNBRAND,. Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout tho Province of Auckland. D. STEPKENSON & CO., W V N D H A M STUEBT, AUCKLAND. A1 the P&NTHBOtf you can get a good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Uueen-street. • .■■■' ,;;\ ■ •■■:; ■■■rt : ■;'■:• ;;''■■ '• '-[.•'}:■.'•'■■^-■h ■ •■• ■■■'.''■: ■;■.,■■:■.■ • ';'■ *.



WANTED KNOWN, THAT K. D. SYK B S Has just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecglish), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts. Nichol Silver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :—K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, Ute president 0* the Manchester 'Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of s-.ctnd charge for 12 months. Working mens Watcnes. \y ANTJS J) KKUWJN ? T THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBE3 AND GASfIITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in TTpper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. ANTED, the ladies of Auckland to know Mrs Colls' lias not disposed of her Registry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. ■pONSiJJSBY SEMINARY, Pon ■sL son by Road, conducted by Mrs Hammond. School Duties will be Resumed on MONDAY, the 18th instant. _ _ _ JLo A Public Meeting will be held TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 7. 30 p.m.. at the Temperance Hall, when Brother Hon S. D. Hastings, P.R.G.W.T., will give an address. The public are invited. S. BROOKING. G.W.S..N.Z. North. It o. g. 1 I JL* ■ I All Members of the Order are requested to I I meet at ths Newton Hall, on SUNDAY NfcXT, 1 i the 10th instant, at 2 p.m. sharp, to attend ths i 1 FUNERAL our late U.W.C.T. Bro. Mchol- if 1 son, MD. • I E The Funeral Witt leave his late residence, i I Karangahape Road, at 230 p. m. sharp. • »| I Members are requested to wear a band of _ i crape on the left aim above the elbow. H S. JiKOOKINO, i j G.W.S., N.Z , North. 9 EP S O M. Mrs. Laman's Pupils will re-assemble on THURS DAY, 14th January. The Eve _ng Dancing Class will re-commence on Wednesday, <sth January. QPKING YLIII aJfiMINAHY, O PONSO^BY. Mr and Mr3 W. J. W. ADDEY request their Pupils to Kea«scmble on Monday, llih January. Town Pupils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 a.m. ommbu* by leaving their names at his oflice. _____ T'HK MIiSES CRAIG'S Pupils X will Re assemble on THURSDAY, January 21, J876, corner of M-rdinge and Grahame-street. LO fci T, this morning, a Black Ketriever Pup. with white spot on breast. Answers to the name of " -Sob."— Anyone returning it to Mrs Murray, Karangahapc Rsad, will be re warded. Til IiEW ARD.—Lost, a dark CW J- Purse with doub.e clssp, containing money, lhe above reward will be paid to any one returning same to S rAX Office. Number of notes known. A RECEIPT of £25 in favour of _a. Lamb FOUND to-day.—Apply Star OTA GO GOLD MINIJNG COM PAftY (HEGISCfcRED.) Notice is ho eby that Shares upon which the ICth Call (now a month overdue) remains unpaid after the IGLh instant, will be disposed of according to law. W. FLOOD, Manager. Auckland, January 9, 1875. IjpOß SALE, a Box Mangle,.—For - particulars enquire at the Newton Post Oifico, Newton. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier Scenic Artist Mr Tern Kemp FIFTH APPEARANCE OF MISS AMY STONE AND H. F. STONE. THIS (Fbiday) EVENING, Bth JANUARY, Production of the Great French Drams, CIGARETTE. Founded on " Ouida's" Novel, " Under Two Flags " Cigarette (with Cornet Solo), her ordinal character AMY STONE Ibrahim 11. F. Stone Lady Valeria Miss Clara Stepheneon And tho full Company. In Rehearsal—LED ASTRAY. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s Stalls, Za 6cl; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. /COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT V^ TO MISS CHRISTIAN, Who will be kindly assisted by the AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The Concert will tie given in the Choral Hall, under the patronage of His Honor Sir George A. Arney and bis Honor the Superintendent, On TUESDAY EVENING, January 12, 1875, Thfl Programme will consist of SELECTIONS FROM ELIJAH, And a MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. Vocalists: Mrs Smythe, Mrs Mitchell, Miss Chtistian, X.A.M., Mr R. L. Skinner, and Gentle men Amateurs. , Full Orcheßtra and Chorus. Mies CHRISTIAN will sing—" Have ye not Heard?" "0, Rest in the Lord," Ac, Auld Rebin Gray" (by desire), " Children's Voices," and with Mrs Smythe) in the Grand Duo "Quis est Homo? The^Plan of Seats will be opened this morning at Mr Upton's. Conductor—Mr-J. Brown. _._-.. , ~ . Reserved fceata. 4s ; (Family Ticket to admit six, £1 Is ; Amphitheatre, 2s 6d ; uallety, Is. Special Train to Onehunga. DEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. TENDERS are requested for Excavations and Removal of building near the Flagstaff Hill. Speci fications at the Post Office, Devonport. OLIV3R MAYS, Chairman. PRAYFISH ! CRAYFISH !—To \J be saen all alive The finest of the season, at T. H. Smith's Central Depot, Queen-street, Old Market. OIL, COLOR, GLASS, AND PaPBRHAKGINGS HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATING, 57, QUEEN-STREET, Next to Bank or New Ziaianb. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and Dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet Makers Varnishes, Calico, Scrim, Clock and Compass Glass, Brushes, &c, &c. TO LET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, v. Prime, -2, Insurance Buildings. _TOLEI OR STEAYED From ELLERSLIE STATION, on Monday, 4th January, a BLACK HEA.VY DRAUGHT MARE, white on face and hind foot. Also, a BAY MARE PONY, white on hind foot. If Stolen, a Reward of £5 will be paid on conviction; if strayed, £1 will be paid to any person giving such Information as to their whereabouts. » ; EOBBRT GRAHAM.



i JTEW SPKING GOOD NEW DRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF .NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS •:,./ '-■;' MATERIALS Oi ail Styles, QuaUties, and Description, consisting of— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILK 3 are the same numbers and qualities aa always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OT PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT PROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dre3s Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS tobo cleaked out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Snits, Coats (all styles), Trousers, Trousers and Vasts (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (Latk Hay and Honeyman).



T> O 0 T S! BO O T S! SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! .C._ WESTPFAHL IS NOW SELLING OFF AT ' ■ ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS FOR CASH, To make room for Large Shipments shortly . expected. ; i &^~ Note the Address :— C. WESTPFAHL, 12 7, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. mO INVESTORS—GRAFTON ROAD. For Sale, two good Dwelling Houses in this choice locality. Price, L 520 the two. Present rental, 30s per week.—J. 3tt. Lennox, Estate Agent, Queen street. mO INVE ST O JR. B.— A BARGAIN. Two fine Shops and Freehold Allotment in Pitt street. Price £450 the two Present rental, 28a per week.—J. M. Lennox, Queen street. TCT O T~ ICE. •A.™" — The Public are requested to take notice that in future Mr J. H. Johnstone will not be authorised to receive any accounts due to me .having left my emDloy. Signed J. CRAIG, Fort-street. mo BUILDERS. ■""* j|_ _ ■ • TENDERS -will be received up to 2 p.m. on SATUR- .. DAY, the 9th instant, for Alterations and Additions to a Building in Vincent-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONET, Architect. rrO WELL SINKERS. — Wanted, JL Tenders for Sinking a Weil.—Particulars at Old Houso at Home, Kobson-street, until Tuesday, 5.30 p.m. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. The Yearly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will bo . he'd on TUESDAY, fhe 12 h January, at 7.30 p.m., in the Lodge-room, "VVcllesley-strefet. Members of the Grand Lodge are r quested to be in attendance. By order W.G.M. "DOARD OF EDUCATION. * . ... ■ •■ •■; Meeting to Elect GRAFTON ROAD Committee, THIS EVENING, at the School House, at half-past seven. FREDERICK J. MO3S. Secretary. T^EWCASTLE COAL. NOW LANDING, EX DERWJNT, FOR SALE ALONGSIDE VESSEL, In lots to suit buyers at ~ * 4 s PER TON, CASH , i ] gS JAMES W. WALLER, > CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. "* OBWIRG MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers' Thomas', , Howe's, Howe's Improved, Whs eler and Wisou, Nussey and Pillings'improved "i.ittle stranger" and'"Wsnza." A Urge Stock to select froir . A printed guarantee given with each machine, ut chrtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o Jharge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Bitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. : ..- JOHN HENDERSON, late of Allay •J Clackmunashire, Scotland, will hear of some thing to his advantage by communicating with B. Thompson, Cunie-street, Port Chalmers ALL Accounts due to Mr J. M. Fbazrb, late of the High School, must be psid to Mr Wayte, of Queen- street, on or before 18th instant, otherwise they will be handed over to a — % > solicitor for recovery.—January 4,1875. J^~ O T I C E. Mechanic's Bay. . : Ist January, 1875.. The Undersigned has from the above date com menced business at his Mew^Piemiscs, opposite the lieach Eoad, Mechanics' Bay, and at Breakwater Road, near Railway Station, where he has on talo"?— , Coals, Firewood (cut to suit fireplaces), Posts, Rails, sft and 6ft. Hobart Town Palings, Bricks, Lime, Drain Tiles. &c, &c. Fencing erected at Lowest Rates Thanking hia friends and patrons for their custom during the past 12 years in connection with the firm of Arch srd and Brown (now dissolved), he respect fully solicits a continuance of their favours on hia own account. Orders promptly attended to at the Lowest' Possible Rates. F. AR6HARD. . , _ ; PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, &c-, are now on Eale at E. PULMAN'S W i Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. " : ■*- - RAISTON & FOBSTEB HOUSE 4 SHIP PLUMBERS, ' . GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BEASS FINISHERS, AND .'. ■■■,':' BELL HANGERS, ETC., Masejieid's Buildings, • AXBBB.T STREET. i ' ; ■ ;•■■■ ■ : :- , • Estimated given for all classes of work, and experienced workmen sent to all parts of the PORTLAND CEMENT FOR SLE, 200 casts of Knight, Bevsn, and Bturge's PORTLND CEMENT, at .J. Blaikie's Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stables. - - SATURDAY, JANUARYS. THRE E-T ON V A C H T. W. DOWDEN WILIi sell by auction alongside Queen-street Wharf, on Saturday, 9th January, The Centre-board Yacht known as the Chal- %.' lenge, about three tons, with sails, etc., complete. ■ . ■ TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, At 11 o'clock a.m. GOODWILL OF GROCERY BUSINESS. INTEREST IN LEASE OF A SPLENDID SHOP IN FIRST-CLASS STAND. ■■... STOCK OF NEWLY-SELECTED GROCERIES, OILMAN'S STORES, PROVISIONS, &o. It, ART HU R HAS been favored with instructions from Mr John Blair, who is giving up hia present business, to sell by auction, at his premises, Queen street, on Tuesday next, the 13th inst, at 11 o'clock a.m., . - The Extensive, Varied, and Newly-selected Stock ol Groceries, Oilmen's Stores, Pro ■ ■.■■ • visions, &c. .. ,:... ... ■ . . Also, -^/ , " . His interest in a Lease of those' well-sicuated " premises now occupied by him, together with the Shop Fittings, Fixtures, Gas Fittings, &c, .and the Goodwill of a first-clasi paying * Business. ,: . • vi;, : This is a chance rarely to be met with for a man of business to step into a well-established, large, and paying business. : * Terms—Cask,