A^foi 'tother, 'Twas a bit of a flare up, t 2j. was all. He had a beer and left the jjse. Hesketh then addressed the Court for iie defencv^-gUexcused defendant on the /ground nT ,„{ Jouning had provoked bis /client b'/ .affing him, and coming towards / _\_m.skf^."' ./arently ready for battle, and )' tell! f'V cc "c was no* a merchant, but ahi ;w, The question therefore was whet- v f ßjauning had acted with impro prietyTS^ .ing round the bar in pugilistic attitude, aid whether his client had so mis conducted himself as to cause such conduct on the part of the landlord. His Worship commented upon tbe evidence before the Court, and considered the assault proved. The Court must find defendant Lilty, and he must pay a fine of 10s and costs. „_______________^_

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Old Whau got 8 lbs of good specimens on Saturday from the hanging wall leader in the 118 feet level. Mr Dare, an elderly lady, slipp~d off the footpath in front of the Church of England on Saturday night, and broke her arm.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. The Rev. Charles Clark on the Tower of London.

The Rev. Charles Clark's "Tower of London" lecture was better received than the Dickens one. At the conclusion there •was tumultuous applause. He goes to Napier next; then to Wanganui, and back to Wellington. After visiting Canterbury and Otago he proceeds to the West Coast.

Tha Lawyer of Colonial Reputation. The Post has got hold of another canard. It tries to make out that Mr Seed, Secretary of Customs, is going home with the object of visiting the Dominion of Canada, to ascertain bow the Constitution of that country works, and to gain an insight into the organization and operations of its local administration. It sneeringly insinuates that this step on the part of the Government is caused by the "lawyer of colonial reputation," who was to fit the abolition of provinces to suit the North Island, not having turned up. The Post thinks, like Betsy Prig with Mrs 'Arris, " there aint no sick person." The New Judge. The same journal, referring to the appoint ment of Mr Joshua Strange Williams, says that while he is a gentleman of the highest character and undoubted honour, he has not earned, or had an opportunity of earning, a reputation as a brilliant lawyer. He has had a little practise in conveyancing, but none at all in any other branch of his profession.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) Saturday.

The Quarantined 'Ship. The Garelock has 305 immigrants. The first case of fever occurred on December 6, terminating fatally on the Ist of January. The last oases broke out on the 3rd of Feb ruary, and the patients are still suffering. Five deaths from scarlet fever occurred, and t*o from dropsy. All were confined to children. The total number of fever cases at present is five now in the hospital. The passengers are quarantined, and the ship ordered to be fumigated.

Gold Bearing Lode. A gold-bearing lode, eight feet thick, has been struck in the Waipori Co.'s claim.

Betting on the Cup. The present betting on the JDunedin Cup is— Castaway, 10 to 1 ; Traitor, 9 to 2 ; Flying Dutchman, 7 to 1 ; Templeton, 12 to 1; Yatterina, 7to 1; Atlas, Bto 1 ; Petrobe, sto 1 ; Spritsail, 4 to- 1 j Hercules, 10 to 1. All these have been backed heavily, but Templeton is now thought out of it with penalties. All the other horses have been backed more or less from 15 to 100 to 1.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.) Saturday.

There is no truth in the report circulated to the effect that Major JPalmer, of the Transit of Venus Expedition, received an offer from the Government to inspect the surveys of the colony. There is a great deal of fever and dip theria among the inhabitants. One. doctor says he had a fresh case of diptheria every day and attributes it to inefficient drainage. There are strong complaints on that score appearing in the papers.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Sailed: schooner George Noble, for Bos ton, with 1341 bales wool. The ship Horence from Newcastle has arrived, and the brig Alexandra from Kaipara.

Singular Seafaring Regimen. A singular revelation was made at the Police Court to-day during the hearing of a charge of disobedience against McMahon, a seaman belonging to the City of Vienna. After applying for leave to go ashore to seethe Magis trate defendant was kept on board five days, and for punishment was compelled to run up and down the mizzen rigging one whole day. The Magistrate dismissed the case, and commented upon the illegal and severe con duct of the Captain. No fresh cases of fever has occurred amongst the Garelock's immigrants. The ship had a splendid fine weather pas sage and steady westerly winds across the Southern- Oceaxi. She sighted one iceberg. Owing to the factious obstructions of the newly appointed medical adviser to the. Board of Health the reporters were unable to procure the ship's report when she arrived. Captain Thompson, the Health Officer, righted matters this morning, when the Times reporter accompanied him to the ship. The conduct of the other officials savored of Jack-in-Officism.

An Overdue Ship. Apprehensions are entertained for the safety of the ship City of Dunedin with immigrants from Glasgow, 108 days out. Sailed—Calypso, ship, for London, with full cargo, consisting of 4,712 bales of wool, 11 skins, 5 cases, valued £103,889, and nine passengers. The Garelock immigrants were removed to Quarantine Island yesterday.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Rev. Charles Clark. The JRev Charles Clark preached twice at St Andrew's Church yesterday, and hun dreds were turned away from the doors before the hour for beginning the service on each occasion. Fraudulent Brandy Sales.

_ The Prices Current report that fraudulent imitation of MarteU's brandy labels, also several well-known ales, etc., are being im -7~* +-«sd iy*o Wellington from Melbourne, and j 41 j. c the Chamber of Commerce \ •adflll S Action in the mat-er.

NELSON.

' (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Pope before the Queen. Public feeling is strongly expressed here

with regard to Mr Broad, R.M., Mr Sim mons, Head-maßter of the Nelson College, and M&McLean, once a clergyman of Christ church, England, and now barrister, being presented at the recent Hibernian Society's dinner, when the Pope's health was drank before that of the Queen. The newspapers teem with correspondence on the subject. All three gentlemen wrote letters of explana tion. Mr Simmons admits he was wrong in going to the dinner, and expresses regret. The others assure the public they intended no disloyalty.

FIJI.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Levuka, February. POLITICAL STATE OF THE COUNTRY. Politically we are in a state of statu quo. Sir Hercules Robinson's expediency admin istration are devising, not how to do it but how not to do it, in everything pertaining to Government affairs.- This is probably as it should be, until the new Governor and his official staff arrives, armed with Imperial authority and instructions to constitute a permanent governing power, proper courts of justice, Ac. The most urgent and most important matter to be dealt with is unlock ing the land. The majority of land owners, some of whom claim immense tracts of fine country, are without the means to utilise the even a tenth of their freeholds, and only await the advent of capital to buy them out. It is to be hoped that: any commission for quieting land titles will be so constituted as to be perfectly free from local influences and prejudices, and syet be in a position to com mand the most faithful and correct informa tion as to the traditionary common law of the aboriginal natives, with regard to the ownership and alienatien of land, otherwise great injustice might be done to the present holders of land in fee simple, which was purchased in the early days of white pioneers in Fiji, and paid for according to its then value, it at that time it could be said to have any value at all, in trade. Some of those purchases have become truly valu able, and if offered for sale now, with a title from the Crown, would realize a hundred and, in particular instances, a thousand times more than was originally paid for them ; yet, that is no reason why the pioneers who risked their health, their fortunes, and their lives in subduing and colonizing the country, which, by their enterprise and perseverance, has become at last a valuable acquisition to the British Crown—a colony already made. This, I say, is no reason why the land so purchased and possessed should be estimated at its present value, and the holding reduced accordingly to represent at the increased price, the amount originally paid for it. Such a proceeding would be manifestly unjust. The pioneers have a. right to any privilages and advantages fairly secured by themselves, and if they can shew that the land they claim to own, was fairly purchased, according to Fiiian law and custom before there was any other law in the country, their claims should be con firmed, and the land assured them by Crown grants. It will, however, be a work of some trouble, requiring patient investigation and easy inexpensive access for all concerned.

THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

We scarcely need remind our many readers that Mr DeLias will re-open the Prince of Wales Theatre this evening, when those well-known and greatly admired artists, Mr and Mrs Darrell will appear in Mr Darrell's emotional drama in five acts "Under the Ban." This play has received most favor able notices from a great portion of the American press, and the author complimen ted on the skill and ingenuity exercised in the plot and general construction of the drama. The leading character will be sus tained by the author and his life-partner, while the under characters will be represen ted by members of the Star Dramatic company. As the Darrell's will only remain one week in this city, we recommend an early visit to the Prince of Wales Theatre "Under the Ban" will positively only be played for two nights.

CRICKET.

WANDERERS V. WANGAREITfiS,

The visit of the Wanderers, once called the Hauhaus, to Wangarei was one of the most enjoyable trips ever taken by cricketers. On Monday evening last the team started by the Rowena, and after a pleasant trip arrived at Wangarei Heads at two o'clock on Tuesday morning. Here the nose of the boat went sniffing about, and began to plough up a sandbank, at last gently reposing about a mile from Mr Munro's. Through the fore thought of the Wangarei eleven,' a boat had been provided to take the eleven up to the township—fifteen miles. The boat was a model of safety and comfort, and nearly as broad as it was long. In this fragile skiff the team embarked about half-past two, and with .a moderate breeze and two oars pro ceeded apon her way. As the morning broke, the picture of the sun rising over the peculiar but beautiful rocky peaks on Manaia, at Wangarei Heads, repaid the trouble of travelling from Auckland. We arrived at Wangarei about 7 o'clock, and after a dip, either in the briny or fresh water, some going for one and some for the other, enjoyed a hearty breakfast at Host Stackpoole's. After breakfast, the secretary of the Wangarei Club, Mr McMurdo, cer tainly the most modest, diffident, and un assuming man we ever met, came down to welcome ua, and told his learned friend—our gallant captain—that the match would come off on Wednesday and Thursday. By this time, however, it had become evident that our team was a very sad and melancholy lot. Several attempts at jokes were made, especially by Mr White, but he was severely put down by Buckland and Swanson. The Wangarei people, especially Mr and Mrs Poolestack—we. mean Stackpoole, Mr McMurdo, and Sir Robert Douglas, also joined to put down the unseemly jokes in which some members of the team were so often indulging ; indeed, there was no laughing at all at Wangarei during our visit there. Several people, however, complained that their sides ached very much. Well, • after breakfast, we went to the field, and as the wicket was somewhat rough, an interest ing Bcene could have been sketched dur ing the afternoon. The short somewhat squat form of Garland, the elegant propor tions of White, the slim and fragile form of Buckland, the collossal proportions of Charley Burgess, the dignified Willis, the reserved Fletcher, could be seen in stately procession carrying buckets of water from the river to the ground, and then solemnly beating the ground to make it flat. Some people passing said that if the ground became as fiat as the workers that it would resemble a billiard board. A remarkable phenomenon, - which the scientific world would do well to examine, took place after the second day of our visit. All the hens and ducks Btruck work and re fused to lay another egg. It is supposed that they must have heard Mr Geo. Thorne, jun., calling wildly for another dozen ©f eggs soft boiled, and they became frightened, and at laßt sulky. All efforts to get them to lay were useless. They were chased with big sticks, in vain; they were coaxed and fed, and squeezed, &c, all in vain, till we were fairly beat. Wednesday morning arrived and the contest began under a piping hot sun. The Wanderers were dis posed of for 72 runs in their first innings as 'stated by pigeon express, and the Wangareites for 73, being one ahead. Play was not again resumed till the next morning. On the even ing of tne first day a most liberal table; was provided for us by our worthy opponents, and also on the second day- On each occasion Sir Robert Douglas, the president of the club, took the chair. Our men kept very steady during the evening, for the tussle to come, and the Wangarei boys were not »low to per

ceive this. They, in fact, flattered.them selves that we were "scared." Thursday morning all were up early to take their dip, and, after a hearty breakfast, adjourned to the field of battle. SwansonandWilliswentin first to the bowling of Secombe and John Henry. Swanson collared the bowling, and made some brilliant hits. He was given out for playing the ball twice to keep it out of his wicket. Of course, Sir Robert Douglas, who gave Swanson out, was wrong in his decision, Rees played too open all together, and was clean bowled with a "ticer" from Simcox. Thome played a capi tal innings for his 19. " 125 to tie, and 126 to win," called the scorer, but Wangarei did not look like winning. Duning hit Rees about, I though Buckland gave him one out the " box." Whitelaw, Simcox, and McMurdo were bowled out with three successive balls from Bees, and the innings soon closed for 55, leaving the Wanderers victorious by 69 runs. In the evening we all went to the ball and enjoyed ourselves heartily vis-a-vis with the fair sex of Wangarei. On Friday morning, at ten o'clock, we started for Parua . Bay, but owing to adverse winds we did not arrive there till 4.30, and con sequently, could not play the match out. The JRowena did not arrive as expected, and we were thrown on the hospitality of Mr Munro; and on the following day Captain McGregor invited us across the ferry to his place, where we spent the day. To narrate the whole of the incidents of this trip would occupy too much space. Suffice it to say that the team say they never spent such a ■happy time of it before in their whole exis tence. They returned to town this morning in an open whaleboat. WANGAREI, FIBST INNINGS. - SECOND INNINGS". Simcox, b Buckland .... 9 b Rees 16 Whitelaw, c Whitebßees 12 b Rees 0 T. Henry, ran out 1 b Rees 0 Mason, b Buckland 8 c Rees b Buckland 5 T. Seccombe, c Thome b Rees 0 c Buckland b Rees 3 McMurdo, st Willis b Rees 5 b Rtes 0 W. Seccombe, b Swanson 11 c Thorne b Rees.. 1 J. Henry, b Buckland .. C run out 7 Ashley, c Rees b Buck land 6 not out 2 Dunning, b Swanson 2 b Buckland 12 J. E. Henry, not out 2 b Rees 5 Extras.... 11 Extras 4 73 55 WANDERERS. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. Garland, c Whitelaw, b Simcox 2 b Seccombe 0 Willis, b Simcox 11 b Mason 15 Fletcher, c T. Seccombe, b Simcox 10 b Seccombe 5 Buckland, b Seccombe.. lb Simcox 1 Rees, c& b Seccombe .. 13 b Simcox 4 Swanson, b Seccombe .. 0 hit ball twice 39 Thorne, b Simcox .. 12 not out 19 Waterhouse, b Seccombe 0 run out 9 White, not out G b Seccombe 1 Brassey, st Whitelaw, b Simcox 0 b Seccombe 2 Burgess, b Seccombe .. Ob Seccombe 0 Extras 12 Extras 30 72 125

THE PARAUA BAY MATCH.

WANDERERS.

Rees b Simcox 12 Buckland b Mason 12 Swanson, c Dunning, b Simcox .. .. 7 Fletcher, b Simcox, c Mason .. .. 0 Garland b Mason 3 Thorne, not out £9 Willis, c Ducnin?, b Simcox .. .. 2 Waterhonseb Simcox 2 White, run out 8 Burgess b Simcox 0 Brassey c and b Simcox 1 Extras 22 98 PARATTA BAT. Dunning b Rees 3 Mallebone, c Garland, b Swanson .. 3 Storey b Rees .. ..0 Grahtim b Swanson .. ..' .. -. 1 Hewitt b Swanson 2 McLaod b Rees 1 Murphy, run out 0 Arnold, not out 4 Simcox, not out 1 Mason and Williams, to bat 15

The Ponsonbj and Carlton Clubs tried con clusions for the second time this year, in the Domain on Saturday. At the conclusion of the contest, victory lay with the Carlton Club by a majority of 48. The scores were: Carlton, 81 ; Ponsonby, 33. For the former Johnston made 23 ; Stone, 15 ; and Kent, 12. For Ponsonby, Lacon, with 14, was the only double figure scorer. The West End and Waverly Clubs played their return match on Saturday, when the former won in one innings, with eleven runs to spare. The scores were : Waverly, 26 and 52. West End,B9. W. Connell and W. Philson with 19 and 11, did best for the defeated team, and Mumford and Gleeson, with 27 and 25 respectively, were the top sawyers of the victors. While the above matches were being brought off on the new ground, the Hollow was the scene of a contest between the Auckland College and the second eleven of the Carlton Club. In this the Carlton lads followed up the success of their first eleven by winning by 36 runs. The scores were poor, being 22 and 58, Mitford, who put together 15 for Carlton, was the only decent scorer.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon at the City Council Chambers. Present: His Worship the Mayor (in the chair) Councillor Macready Brett, Hurst, Daldy. WATER SUPPLY LOAN. The Mayor read the following letter :— Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, 15, February. To his Worship the Mayor,'—Subjoined I have the honor to hand you for your informa tion a copy of a telegram received by me this day from D. L. Murdoch Esq., Melbourne. " Melbourne, February 8. " London telegraphs sale Auckland water works debentures. Applications amount to £497,7000. Full allotment to applicants at 98; half to applicants at 97 ; average, de ducting accrued interest, £96 95." Some portion of cypher not clear, but above supposed to be the interpretation. " G. S. JKissling, Manager. APPLICATIONS.. An application was Received from Mr Wrigley for permission to lower two houses on the hill which is being removed, between Queen-street and Albert-street. The appli cation was granted, subject to certain con ditions. An application for the removal of the cart-stand in Fort-street was refused. DURHAM-STREET URINAL. . A complaint against the proprietor of the British Hotel for using the water laid on to the urinal on his premises was dismissed. The City Surveyor's report was read and approved, and it was resolved that it be referred to the Finance Committee to deter mine what distribution shall be made of the balance of the loan. WOODEN VERANDAHS. An application from Mr Moses for permis sion to erect a wooden verandah round his premises at the corner of Shortland-street, was granted on condition that it be covered with zinc. NEW BY-LAW. A new by-law relating to the extension of the cab radius was confirmed. HOBSON-STREET. A petition was read from some of the residents in Hobson-streefc against the pro posed cutting down of the level of one side of Hobson-streeti Messrs Henry Keesing, jun., and Coster were present to support the petition. A long discussion on the matter took place and various objections were urged by the representatives of the petitioners. Ultimately. Councillor Daldy proposed, and Councillor Macready seconded, "That the levels of Hobson-street be fixed accord ing to plan." auditor's pjpj. The auditor's fee was fixed at £15 15s, the same amount aa lastjjyear ; and, at Councillor Isaacs' suggestion, it was determined to give the candidate fcotioe of the fact.

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WATER SUPPLY. JZ .*- ." The Council resolved Itself into a Watei Supply Committee. • This-was all the business. WANTED to Rent, in Low Queen-street, a Shs>p of moderate size, OH lease or otherwise.—State lowest rent, and other particulars to H.H. Star office. - W" ANT ED. an office Boy.— T. Leigh White, Canada Buildings, ANTED, an Errand Boy.— Apply to 3. W Friend, 142, Qaeen street. \|JrANTED, a Cook and Laundress ■ V V also, a Housemaid. References required. - Apply to Mrs G. W. Binney, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a young Man accus tomed to the Grocery businesr.—Apply to H. and P. Gibbons, 58, Wcllesley-street ANTED, a strong Lad • one accustomed to the Blacksmithing preferred. —Apply Gee ahd Potter. ANTED, a Housemaid } must have reference.- Apply at the offics of this paper. WANTED, by a Lady, two unfur nished Raom. with attendance, within ten minutes walk of the Union Bank.—Apply, stating terms, to D F.. Stab office^ _ WANTED, immediately, Appren tices and Improvers for the Dressmaking.— Apply personally, from 10 to 12, at 3, Grey-street, opposite Young's, the Butcher ANTED, a respecteble Girl as Housemaid ; good wages will be given to a competent person. Also, a young Girl to malce her self generally useful.—Apply Gardener's Thames Dining Rooms, Qneen-street Wharf. '_ WANTEDT~SO Navvies for the K'lioara Railway. Highest wages given.— Apply on the Works, Kaipara, or at the Market Hotel. . WANTED, an experienced Clicker. —Apply at once Biack and Co , Aberdeen Boot Fastory, Albert-street. ANTED, a Boy.—M. Levy & Co., 23. Queen-street WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BEOS, have now REMOVED to thoir New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin House, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a little girl to nurse a baby.—Apply at the Freemans' Hotel, Free mans' B«.y. WANTED, a young man accus tomed to the Butchering busineas.—Apply to Mr Reeves. Hobson-street. W~ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Easdown, Queen-street Auckland. WANTED, a respectable well educated Youth for Office work.—Apply to Ireland Brothers WANTED, by a Gentleman and his Wife, private Board and Residence. — Post address and particulars to Box 171, Auckland. . ANTED to SELL, a first-class Birouche with glass front, and double seated Bugnie —R. and W. Bull, Co^chbuilders, Upper Qneen-straet. ANTfcD, a 1000 purchasers to buy Grapes at 6d per lb, or 4d by the case; Apples, 3d per lb, or 6s 6d to Ss porcase; Colonipl Pears, 3d per lb, or 2d fey the case ; 500 Pine Appl.s at 6d each.—Stalls 13,15, 21, Green and Surman, Market. ¥£T ANTIS D, 500 tons of Old v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, ifec, at BATTYE 4 CO.'S London Marine Store, OW Market, Queen-strset, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, two gentleman Boarders, to complete number. Best position in Parnellj good view of harbour.—Apply, X. Y.Z , Star office. ' WANTED, at the ~et»d of February, a respectable Nnrae, must be a good needlewoman ; references required.— Apply to Mrs Hulme, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. ANTED, a girl from 12 to 14 to make herself useful.— Apply Star office. JNTED KNOWN, that we make a Good Black Suit to measure at £410s Ford, Potter and Co . The Pantheon. ANTED KNOWN.—Valentines —A Splendid Collection. Bimmel's Practical, and the Newest Styles, just opened, at S tretton'a, top of WANTED KNOWN, that J. VV MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING *,t reasonable prices.—Address Star Office. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrates Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, S&rnins, Cuts, and Sores of evevy kind. Second consignment tier Jnbilee just opened. ANTED KNOWN that I have some cheap goods for a few weeks. Apples, 61b for Is; Cooking apples, 51b for Is; about 60 dozen of Morton's Anchovy Sauce, 8d per bottle, 6s per dozen; Strong's Lancashire Sauce, 6d per bottle, 4s 6d per dozen; Yankee Relish, the richest sauce out, only 9d per bottle, 7s 6d per dozen; large bars of soap, 9d; Brandon's best full weight Candles, lid per lb; Plate^ 2d, 3d, and 4d each; Cups and Saucers, 6d and 8d ; White and Gold Toilet Sets, 26s per set; Children's School Books, Is 9d per dozen; Lemon Peel, Is 6d per tt>; Turkey Figs, 8d per lb, or 8s 6d by the box of lOfts; Cooking apples, 7s per case; and a variety of other articles cheap.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Welleslay-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Lsdies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesley-street Bast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. . WANTED MOWS, that D G oldie Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Bouse Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <_c.,_c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street^^ W~~ ANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.—Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Bine Post, Victoria-street. •-__ WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, «-c'*c., always on hand. A large sup ply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED KNOWN,- that The Pantheon is the ohly House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 255; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 50s; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Mens Alpines, from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes,' Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen target. T3ARLEY! BARLEY! CHEAP HOR3E AND FOWL FEED, 3s 8d bushel, of 60 lbs. G. B. LAVER3, Wyndham-street. O LET, at Poiißonby, a Cottage with large Garden, Orchard in full bearing Range in Kitchen, and wAtwr laid on. —Apply tc " V," McKinstry's Store, goasoaby Road. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE, The Annual General Meeting of the Members ol the Auckland Institute will be hold in the Museun Buildings on MOJSBAY, the 15th instant, at 7.40 p.m. T. F. OHEESEMAN, Secretary. EKRINGrS! HER BIN GS HERRINGS !-Prim* White Herrings, oi Sale by M. Somerviile, 125, Queen-street. OARD AND RESIDENCE, par tial or otherwise, may be obtained at St: Leon ard's House, Parnwl. A comfortable home is offeree to pupils attending te* publio schools in Auckland Satisfactory refers J***. J ■.. OATS andDINGIES FOR SALE ; cheap, at 3". W. Carr'p, next asm Work«."



pRISTCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee •••K J, Delias. s ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRA.6jB_)INARY! a Engagement of those World-renowned Artistea, r rp H E RAKEELLS!! Who will commence a Short Season of Six Nights Only ! : THIS (MONDAY) EVENING. } ] MR AND MRS GEORGE DARRELL Will appear in an original five-act emotional ' Drama, now playing with unprecedented success in America, written by 5 George Darrell, entitled, UNDER THE BAN! "> Pronounced by the American Critics superior Jn i power and pithos to East Lynne. MONDAY AND TUESDAY ONLY. Act I—Suspicion, Discovery, Accusation Act 2 - Sympathy, Defiance, Confession Act B—Rivalry, Treachery, Assassination Act 4-Jealousy, Humility, Abnegation ; Act s—Penitence, Atonement, Death. Wednesday—LEAH THE FORSAKEN. Prices .-—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s fid . rit, Is. Sears can be reserved at Upton & Co.'s. NifED METHODIST" FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vinceut-streets. The Annnal Soiree will be held TO-MORROW EVENING the 16th instant. Chairman : Rev G H Turner. Speakers : Revs 8. Maofarlane, Alex.' Eeid, and other Ministers and friends. Selections from "ahe Messiah "by the Choir, assisted by several members of the late Harmonic Society. ; Tea on Ihe Tables at half-past six. Tickets, Is Cd each ; may be had from any of the Trustees. O~T COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFJLE VOLUNTEERS. f Monthly Inspection 'Parade on THURSDAY EVENING next, at 7.30 o'clock. Uniform: Pull Dress, with Aims and Accoutrements. Members are specially requested to attend thisi end the March Monthly Inspection, as absence from either Farades may materially affect the annual capitation grant. ARTHCJR MOEROW> ~. Captain' Commanding. Isth February, 1875. C~OURT ZEALANDIA, A.0.F., §No. 4741. ... ,_.. J77AZ Z -_,_ The Annivers-.ry Ball of the above Court will he held at the Lome street Hall on THURSDAY, February 25. Dancing to commence at 9p m. Tickets to be had of the Secretary, Brothers McEwen, Hat swell, fort, Andrews, Marks, Lyons, Woods, Ucliand. Doubio Tickets, 10s 6d ; single, 6s. J. IMPEY, Secretary Ball Committee. __ •yiCTORIA COMPANY, A.R.Y. The Compiny will Parade TO-MOREOW (Tues day) EVENING, 10th instant, at 7.30 o'clock, in Full Dress, with Arms and Accoutrements, for Monthly Inspection, Every Member is ordered to attend. Numbers of Rifles will be taken. Vy order. THO. C, SELF, Color-Sergeant, Victoria Company. February 15,1875. TO THE PROTESTANTS OE AUCKLAND. A Meeting of those interested in establishing a Branch of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia, will bo held in the Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms, at half-past 7 o'clock TO MORROW EVENING, when the great advantages and benefits of the above excellent institution will be , explained, and its claims upon the Protestant com munity, urged by members from the Thames and other friends. >rp o BUILDERS. TENDERS to be delivered on or before WEDNES DAY, the 24th instant, for the Erection of an Hotel ! and a Store at Mangawhare, Northern Wairoa. Plans, i &c, at my ofiice, Queen-street. ; ' • EDWD. MA HONEY. FOR SALE, a second-hand Pony Carriage.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, i Victoria St«am Carriage and Wheel Factory. ! p 0 B SALE, THE WIND-MILL PROPERTY. 2he handsome residence of Mr C, F. Partington, containing 8 rooms, frontage to Symonds-street, 58ft. by 120ftdeep. The place is in perfect order.a first-class 1 supply for water, tanks, &c. Price—£6so ; also an allotment adjoining the above, sS„ft. frontige, 120 ft. j deep, £659. Also 120 ft by SO deep, at £4 per foot. , C. F. PARTINGTON. FOR SALE, a Bargain, a delightful Country Residence, within ten .minutes walk } of either the Eemuera or Newmarket Stations, com . manding a fine view of Kyber Pass, Tiri Tiri, Coro mandel, Wade, and Remuera. 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, £600. £300 may ; remain at 8% for a term of years if required.—Apply to J. P. King, Chemist, Auckland. ' ' (G'OR SALE, a comfortable. family !JC Residence of five rooms in a healthy situation. ' —Apply to R Home, Shortland street. A I the PANTHEON you .can get good Tweed Suit made to oider and well shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Pott6r,andCo., The Pantheon, i Queen-street. ; T? OR G*s B°B N E . iltWßmmEm Advance is now loading timber at the firewood Wharf, and , will nos tively sail for Gisborne. TO-MORROW j NIGHT. c For freight or passage apply on Board. ) —— — ■ > City Council Offices, l Auckland, January 26,1875. i : . " TT is hereby notified it is the inten. I tion of the City Council to fix the Levels o |> N BLSON-ST BEET, between Victoria and Wyndham i, streets. | _■ "'■'■'--: Plans may be seen in the- City Council Surveyor's Office, and all persons interested in the intended 1 works or likely to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard p be[ore the Council, at a Meeting to be held on MON e DAY, Ist March next ', P. A. PHILIPS, 7. .: - - Town Clerk. | * ' Civil Commissioner's Office, _ . Auckland, February 13,1875. .' "VTO i eligible tender having been re -0 •*■ ". ceived for the Erection of a School-house at - Waiomio, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, Fresh Tenders '* are inTited up to the 30th instant. Plans and speci . fications can be seen at this office, and at the Conrt n houses, at Russell and Waimate, Bay of Islands. kt H. T. KKMP, " . • Civil Commissioner. -. "XT O TIC E.—DISSOLUTION OE ! ll,' PARTfIESSHIP. The Undersigned, carrying on tha Business ot •- Blacksmiths in Durham-street for some time, havt . dissolved Partnership by mutual consent, on the _ 31st December, 1874. / . i the Buoinesa will be carried on from the .aoov date by John Monro, who will receive all monies" mtmawm *"<* - , , T*. ... iK_..__ttm£Mlßl - andOisohaxgeaUd^. jOH^'MXWfib, J. (Signed) vfU, SJSvWRO,



■'■.■'■ ■ ,-•-■- ■■. GENUINE SALE OT DKAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAP|ERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been RE-MARKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that it is more particularly his desire to CLEAR 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 j have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, 4c., AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AMD DRESS MATERIALS. BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, _c„ &c, &c, AT CONSIDJERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following on the Price* hare been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction I Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills,-a, ! 12} to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 per cent reduction Black Alpaccas, .Coburgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12. to 20 per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, *c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ) Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, ' Boy's and Youth's Clothing, _c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction _ Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, 1 Ties, Cellars, Hosiery, Ac, 15 to 25 per . cent reduction. ' Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. •NOT E. * ft-?" THIS 13 THE FIRST [CLEARING-OUT - SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AMD IS A - GENUINE ONE.*__EJ } H. ATKINS, i LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN* c s - ~



PHOTOGRAPHS COLORED,. PHOTOGRAPHS PLAIN, - ___ PHOTOGRAPHS IRISH SCrENERY, „ PHOTOGRAPHS ENGLISH SCTSNEBYU. PHOTOGRAPHS CATHEDRALS AND^ABBKYS PHOTOGRAPHS TURNER'S ENGLISH ,210- TURKS, AND OTHER OF THE BESS ENGLISH MASTEKS. The above Splendid Assortment of PbO^gWkf are offered at LOWER RATES than anyhitfierto, imported, and must be sold to close consignment*. _ I am also selling Lett's Diaries, 1876, at VERY -'v LOWPRICES. EDWARD WAYTE, 100, QOEEN-STREET, Au"CK_ANT>. * : J AT The Pantheon you can. get a Mosgiel Tweed Suit, made to measure and thoroughly well shrunk, in any shape you please, or £3 15s. " _i WEDNESDAY, NOON. * GLASSWARE ! ~GLASSWARE!!. Ex Inveberne from London. R, ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, ~r Queen-street, on Wednesday next, 17tb, at ,i U 11 o'clock noon, ex Invereme from London, . , , SEVERAL CASES GLASSWARE— A (in diamond) — No. 55—1 case Engraved (Fern) Wine Glasses 56—1 cask Tot Tumblers , -.-'A. - ... 57—1 cask Soda Water Tumblers --••""■' J" 58-1 cask Octagon'j;. ffi£^l -eM „J?2~^l SSlks Pillared. Tumblers 62—1 cask Small Tumblers ~.-., Terms—Caßh. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18. CONSIGNMENT OF PIANOFORTES HARMONIUMS, * AND MUSIC STOOLS. ExDILHARREE. THE Subscribers will sell at the : - Rooms,. Fort-strtet, Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of the above consigned from the celebrated House of Metzler & Co., Walnut Cottage Pianoforte, 7 octaves, by Metzler&Co „7„ „ ~ Solid „ „ „ 7 „ „ Rosewood 10 stop Alexandre Harmonium 10 „ Walnut 7 „ „ „ ». 7 ~ „ „ 4 Walnut Musio Stools. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. . _ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. HOLLO WARE AND BRUSHWARB. E. AND H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their stores, on Wednesday next, the 17th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, - .■ • ' ~' ."• 10 casks Well-assorted Holloware, a good assort ment Also, 12 cases Useful Brushware, viz, Scrubbers, House , : Brooms, Shoe Brushes, Banisters, &c. These are consignments, and will be sold in trade* lots. . • ''_ .- _ ,- ■ ■■'-.■■}... Also, 32 cases American Edge Tools. ;•;"■■' TO-MORROW. CI T V MART. DRAPERY STOCK™OF A COUNTRY STORE. ; ~ GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to Z sell by auc.ion, To-morrow (Tut a day), Feb. 16, at 11 o'clock, Stock of a Country Store, comprising—Drapery Clothing, Boots, _c. Terms:—Cash. \ TO-MORROW. "" ' . '". _____ MAIZE! MAIZE! MAIZE! ........ Eh Star of the South, from Fiji. ™——™^ B. TONES & CO. WILL sell by auction To-morrow' (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, ; v 800 sacks MAIZE. WEDESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. • - .' ■■. • ■ - HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, HORSES, &c. HUNTER & NOLAN HAVE received instructions from- MrR. Semmerville (who is leaving for Eng land) to sell, at his residence, Wellington-street, on Wednesday, February 17, Walnut Piano, Cheffioneem and Bookcate, Bound Table, Couch, Chain, Pictures, Bedroom Furniture, Bedding, &c„ 3 well-bred Riding Horses, first-class Biding Pony, Gentt' Saddle _.A and Bridle, Side-saddle and Bridle, Boys' Saddle, _c. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. YACHT JESSIE AND WHALEBOAT. THE Subscribers will sell on the Wharf at 12 o'clock, on Tuesday next, The Four-ton Yacht JESSIE, rigged, and sails, all complete ; Whaleboat, 29 fact long, with tiller and rudder. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. CORN Blc'h A N G E. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SHARES IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to -sell by public auction, at the Com Exchange, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, - - ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SHARES IN Z THE BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Terms—Cash. ; -: : — — TUJESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CANVAS, SEAMING TWINE, CLOCKS. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, l«t_ Inst, at 11 o'clock, 7 bales baft Long Flm Canm 2 bales Ertni Sup. Nary Ctani 1 bale Seaming Twine _ cases Clocks. SAMUEL COCHKANE & SON., Auctioneers. Z "~ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. PAEROA TOWNSHIP. OHINEMURI. THE v Undersigned having , been favoured with instructions from Mean* Jackson and Russell, will offer for sale by public auction, at Grahamstown, on an early d±te, Allotments in the above Township. Terms of Sale, and date, will appear in a future :' Advertisement. • ■ ■-':,' -. '-' >.$£ N.B.—Another steamer will commence run-lag between Grahamstown and ih!s towns-lptwitbUi . towdays. ; "'"■" --' ' Z,~. '^.' -J SAMUEL ooottßAWa * SO%