NANCY NOBES. Annie Nobbs, an eccentric-looking young person, with a Hungarian hat and feather, was charged with assanlting Emily Gamble od Friday last by calling her violent names. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Emily Gamble, a respectable-looking per son, said that defendant on the night in ques tion used very .abusive and insulting lan guage towards her, and threatened to anni hilate her at one biow. The unfortunate creature, who began to rave in an incoherent manner, said she was not so bad as she seemed 5 she had been imposed upon ; she had struggled lon« for the family against the tide of circumstances without the aid of her husband, a shoemaker. Bridget Mcullivon, and Kitty MeGilHi-an two youug girls, gave evidence which shewed that defendant was drunk at the time. Defendant said fchat she was a poor desolate deserted woman ; she was residing in Chancery lane, and wanted to get out of it, and defendant assisted her before she was Teady by influencing Mr. McCarthy to bundle her ont. She must own that she had been drinking and did not exactly know what she did say in her address to Mrs Gamble. She was but a poor desolate woman, as the clerk of the court and the tall sergeant well knew. After some consultation the Bench ordered defandant to find sureties, herself in £10 and two in £5 each, for her good behaviour for a month. ■UNLETTERED. John Thomas, a tall young man, in the em ploy of John Mullally, was charged with a breach of by-law No. 6, by driving on the wrong side of the way on the 17 th inst; also with a breach of the Municipal Police Act, with having no name on the said dray be longing to the said John Mullally, contract or, &c. The defendant said he was ignorant and unlettered, and did not know there was no name on the dray. Constable Clark proved the case. Fined 30s. for the first offence, and Is. for the second, with costs. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

WHANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. It is raining torrents. The weather is un precedented for this time of the year. Rivers are sure to flood within an hour. Many inches of rain have fallen during the last fortnight, accompanied with continued thunder. LATER. A large flood occurred yesterday evening, water rose 12ft in two hours, and did a good deal of damage to fences and bridges. There is a fresh bteeze from S. W. now; the weather ia settling down.

ALEXANDRA.

(.Per .Press Telegram Agency.) This day

Heavy Eains

The continuous rain makes it very un favourable to harvesting. There will be considerable loss. The Kopua natives have purchased a reaping machine by co-operation. They are getting in all they can. Yesterday rain fell, and the river is rising fast.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Cable

On board Luna,

24th.- Strong N.W. wind all day. Have teen grappling for White's Bay end of cable for about 12 hours, but without success ; anchored for the night in Otoronga Bay. 25th.—Left at four this morning for cable ground. There was a south-east wind, and in a short time freshened so much, that grap pling was impossible. Shortly after 6 a.m., the Egmont which was hanging on to Lyells Bay end, and signalled "can't hold on much longer." The Luna at once steamed up and found her riding very heavily, and shipping much water. As worse weather was eventually coming on, and as Egmont was already distressed and as it was important if cable had^ to be Blipped before the vessel was actually in danger orders were given to the Egmont to throw her end of the cable overboard and let go the buoy anchor. This was was promptly done. The officers on board the Luna took angle observations to fix the exact position, and after waiting about two hours, the Luna left the buoy riding easily and safely, and returned to Wellington to await another spell of fine weather.

PICTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The election resulted: Kenny, the old member, 181; Godfrey, 121.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

The fortnightly meeting of the Harbonr Board was held to-day. Present: W. C. Daldy, Esq. (in the chair), Messrs M. Niccol, Buchanan, F. Tole, H. Brett, D. H. Mack enzie, and L. W. Eaton. DOCK INFORMATION. Mr Hague Smith wrote from Sydney giving much valuable information upon the Sydney docks.

The letter was ordered to be acknowledged with thanks.

THE NEW DOCK.—MR EEEISraTON'S REPORT.

The following report from Mr Errington upon the probable cost of a dock, upon what is known as the western site, was read :— 11 Canada Buildings, Queen-street, January 18th, 1876. The Chairman of the Works Committee, Auckland Harbour Board, — Having duly considered the subject of the reclamation of that portion of your property, situated between the watermen's steps and Hobson-street, and having made a careful estimate of the cost, I may state that the whole of the works between these boundaries, including the dock and appurtenances com plete, and also a substnatial stone quay wall between the watermen's stairs and the dock entrance can be constructed for a totai of £78,000. I also hope to be able to lay before Board at its next meeting the plans and your specifications of the proposed Dock, and should suggest the desirability of inserting immediate advertisements calling for tenders for the work, intimating that the particulars will be on view on and after a day to be named by the Board, so as to enable ten derers at a distance to have as early notice M possible, and so facilitate matters as much as possible to expedite the work and to take advantage of the probable approaching fine weather. I would suggest that one of yoar members or officials should proceed to Wellington and push the plans through the necessary formalities.—l have, &c, W. •MtRINGTOK, C.E." The Chairman made the following state ment as to the position of the Loan. Act :— of loaa' unexpended. £135,210; Works entered on, £42,176. Balance, ±33,034. Estimated cost of reclamation, *10,479 ; available for dock, £82,555 ; esti mate for dock, 78,000; overplus for con fcagencies, £4,555. The Chairman moved that the reports, P-ans, &c, be referred to the Works Com mittee with instructions to push on the work as quickly as possible. He had spoken to ■w. Pollen about the subject, and he had promised that the Government would facili tate their movements. Mr Cosgrave seconded, and the motion was carried. BREAKWATER EXTRNSION. v psn the reading of the Works Committee's report the chairman said that very unsatis factory progress was being mado with the work of extending the breakwater; he was mi. to B*y wnafc could fae done. J-he report was adopted. MR. HOLDSHIP'S LEASB. «* J. B. KubboU's opinion m to the

liability of Mr G. Holdship for hig allotments leased from the Board was read. This was to the effect that Mr, Holdship was liable and could be forced to comply with the conditions of sale. . 'ihe report contained a reference to the propnetv of makiug some concessions to Messrs Bigelow and Son. The report was adopted. FINANCE COMMITTEE.

A list of accounts, recommended fjr pay ment by the Counnittee, was read and approved of.

_ The usual statement of the general and loan account was made.

ANNUAL STATEMENT. The annual statement of accounts was made. This appears elsewhere.

aujditok's report

The report of the auditor of the Board's accounts was read and was very satisfactory. It contained a flattering compliment to Mr Brigham, the Treasurer or the Board.

WORKS IN PROGRE-S

Mr. Macdonald's report on works of thp Board now being carried on was carried and read.

THE BREAKWATER.

A motion by Mr. D. H. McKenzie to provide additional fender piles for the Breakwater wharf was carried.

TENDERS. Eight tenders for reclaiming land west of the Queen-street wharf were received. Of these J. Dempsey was lowest at £2200. This was accepted. WYNYARD PIER.

Mr Tole asked if any answer had been received from the Government relative to the resolution re Wynyard Pier forwarded to Wellington three months ago. The Chairman said, no acknowledgment or answer had been received. He would tele graph to Wellington on the subject. This was all the business.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Greenwood sold to-day the of the circus timber and chairs. The 15,000 ft. of timber realized £21, and the 240 chairs from 3s 4d to 3s lid each.

Messrs Tonks find Co, sold 30 cases of Nel son apples to-day, at 5d per pound • also, large quantities of groceries and new season's teas, the report of which we shall give to morrow.

Mr It. Arthur sold the balance of goods from the late Whau Presbyterian manse bazaar, which realised fair prices.

"H. W." has adopted the novel mode of appealing through our wanted column on behalf of a poor woman and her family who stand in need of assistance. He seconds his charitable effort by a practical donation amounting to 10s., which, we hope, will be supplemented by many other donations, great and small, as the means of the givers permit.

We aro informed that a telegram has reached town to the effect that a boat acci dent had occurred in connection with a picnic at Dunedin resulting in the drowning of an unfortunate girl known as Cissy Philips, who at one time gained an unenviable repute in Auckland. Our press advices have not, so far, confirmed the reported accident. A special railway time table for Anniver sary Day (Saturday next), has been arranged so that comntry and town folk may obtain the full bonefit of all that is going on. Particulars may be gleaned upon reference to our advertising columns. Fifty Beautiful Designs to Choose From.

A LARGE SHIPMENT OF CARPETS JUST UN PACKED, and now added to the very exten sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brus sell, from 2s 9d to 7s; very handsome hearth rugs to match. Curtains of every description from 5s lid to 555, Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and Pillows; good Feather Pillows at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free of charge. Job Line in Passage Floor Cloth (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down. Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing Room, City Hall, j and see the cheapest house tn town.

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£J^ "POR THE THAMES. TisissßasEaill^' ' haurakt From Auckland : From Thames : Thursday, 1.30 a m Thursday, 4.30 p m Friday, 11am Friday, spm S.S, ENTERPRISE—From Auckland: Thursday, 10.30 p m Jfc^Jt St Hl:p 'OABNATIC,' J&p-5|% *J FROM LONDON. Consignees are requested to pass »B©ns£e«K cc entries and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their goods without delay Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Captain Chapman will not be responsible for any debts centracted by any member of his crew JOHN BATG-ER! Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited).



I the undersigned, frill not lie S Responsible forany lebta contnctcJ in my name after this date. H. BLAKLEY. ggDevonport, January 25, 1876. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, vulcan lane. Three Star Brandy, choice wines and spirits. Billiards. JJ O T I 0 i As we, the Undersigned, intend to retire from business, all Clsims against us must be sent in, and all Acconnts paid on or before Tuesday, Ist day of February. Customers can obtain Bargains for caah only up to above date. Having determined to retire from the business, we inrite tenders for the Entire Stock, to be sent in by Wednesday. 2nd day of February, at noon. The Stock can be seen, and all information obtained on the premises. COOK & CLAYTON. AUCKLAND WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ANNUAL FESTIVAL, JANUARY 29, 1876. The above assembly will take place in Mr Dilworth's Paddocks, Remuera, on SATURDAY next, January 29, 1876. The Train will leave the Auckland.Railway Station at 9 20 o'clock sharp, for Remuera, calling at New market. Schools will, therefore, be punctual, in order to avoid any delay. Tickets will be issued to all Scholars and Teachers free. Visitors and Friends can procure Relurn Tickets, Is each (by any Train to or from Remuera), from Messrs Welsman, Edson, McMaster, or any of the Teachers, JOHN GITTOS, Secretary. OPECIAL ATTBACTION. P In addition to the sports, theje will be a DONKEY EAOE at the Ellerslie Gardens on Saturday, 29th instant, Anniversary Day. R. GRAHAM. AUCKIAISD SEED DJ&POT. CANARIES. Having bean successful in Breeding this season, I can now supply Birds of tne very best description at a low rate. KQBEftT BBEWIff.



WANTED, Board and Lodgings for a single gentleman newly arrived- from England.—Arply JH, at this office. WANTED, a respectable person as lodger, or lodgers ;no children. Terms, £1 —Apply at Taylor's sto/ c, Karangahap i Road. ANT&D to Purchase, a large Billy Goat,—Apply at Quick's Stables. ANT<<D, Wanted, Wanted the Public to know that there is a very poor Woman, with five chi:dren, in want. I see by Saturday's paper that only one friend has given I put my 10a towards it, and I hope to see plenty more. — 11. W. "He that giveth to the poor leadeth to the Lord." WANTKD, a respectable middle ag?d Woman to tak* charee of childi en and fl o pain sewing. — Apply to Mrs C Burton, ParneU B" Itery- [ "\X/"ANTED, a respectable Female Tf Servant—Apply at Lyle's Glasgow Bakery, ■Wellington-street. WANTED, a Man Cook at Moyle's * * "Wharf Hotel. Good wages frlven. ANTED, a Servant Girl about 17 years'of age: references required.— Apply to Mrs Ilayden, Wakefield-sireet, WANTED, a dozen men asßoarders, 153 per week, opposite Black Bull Hotel. AJSTED to Sell, an Allotment, with Titree bush upon it.—Mr Preece, opposite Black Buil Hotel. WANTED, a situation as Daily Governess, —Address " Annie," at this office. WANTED to Let, a House and Shop in Victoria-street, next Clayton's, the Chemist; rent, I2s. WANTED, an Apprentice, one used to Singer's machine preferred.—Apply to Mrs Pate, Stay and Corset Maker, Victoria-street. T)|7RNTED, a General Servant.— Vtf Apply to Mrs Willoughby, Arch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED, a good General Servan able to cook.—Apply at the Empire Hote, corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs "W. J. Harks, Chapel-street or near Junction Hote), Newmarket. ANTED, a General Servant— Apply Mrs Barstow. Epsom. XnTED, , a smart Lad for Brick Yard as Cutter off—Apply to B. Keare, Custom-house-street. WANTED Known, that Mr. Head, Poiilterer, Auckland Market, is agent for L. H. Green. Orders left with him for any kind of Cauliflower and Cabbage Plants, Fruit Trees, Plants in Pots, &c , will be immediately attended to. WANTED KNOWN Hobart Town Palings and Kails to bo Bold Cheap.—O. T. Paxton, Newmarket. WXNTED, for the NewWPottery, a first-class Thiower ; also, a Burner. —Apply at the Works. WANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship I?raw in?. by a Civil Engineer in practice—Apply at the oilice of this paper. TKT ANTED to Let, two Stores, lately " ' occupied by Mr A, Buekland.— Apply to A. Mackie, Chspel-street. WATERLOO QUADRANT Boardinf? and Day School, conducted by Mrs. Norman.—Tho First Quarter of the year will ommercc on Monday, 241h ii.st. WANTED to Let, in Victoria street, a Two-story Brick Bhop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street WANTED, a Servant Girl, general household work in a email family; will be a home for a good steady girl, as shn will be treated as one of the family; references required; waf-es at first, 7s per week —Apply by letter PO, Newmarket or personally on Wednesday, between 1 and i p.m.— J Aneus.



WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 46 doz°n Ladies' Josephine Kid Glovpb, 1/Cspair. 2pairfor2/G: 20piecenof Muclinn, only /6^) yard by Ihe 12 yards ; Silver Press Buttons, /5 %9 doz., 3 dozen for 1/ ; lot of small Ha*s for children, only /G each ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/G sjfl dozen ; 30 boxes of assorted colours of Ruche Trimmings, ,'i and /fi per yard; lot of Ladies' Workboxes Irom 5/ each: Child ren's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/.— H. Watts. General Dealer, Pitt-street. For One Month !!! English Walnuts, 01b. for 4/G; Tea Trays, 6/andgO/ per set; Yankee Pipes, 6 pipes, withga stalk 1 yard long, for 63. AJS XJS U. 500 tons of Old - * Bras*. Coppnr, Iron, Zino, Pewter, Lesd, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, and Itngs ; also, Bottles, Cart-off Clothing, at BATTY3S A CO.'S London Marine Store* Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—"WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that D, Gotm*:. is prepared to supply'all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, fta.&c, at the lowest market price. Yard , Cnstom-honso street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED KNOWN that J. MOBRJ.9ON Is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING' at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED, the General PnblicTto know that J. Alwingnr. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing-, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. "W A N T ~E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to napect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other {roods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, 5d S$ ft, 31bs for Is ; about Bcwfc. of Jam, 6d per ft by the jar: Sardines, 6d per tin, 6s 6d per dozen; large tins. 9s 6d per dozen ; 60 dozen Cups and Saucers, only Cd each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s Gd per dozen; Jugs and Basins, 6s per pair ; Toilet Sets, 14s eaoh; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, Cs 6d per gross ; Tin Matches, Is lOd per dozon ; 50 dozen Shirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s per dozen sets; 40 boxes of Rimmel's Soan, 2d per cake, 6s per box; 60 dozen Girls' Straw Hats, lOd each, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats. 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Mowers, 4d, 6d, and 9d each; Is Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is 3d each; 60 dozen Wine Glasses, 3s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen Pint Tumblers, 6s 6d per dozen, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen • Glass Egg Oups, 1r 8d per dozen ; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses. 10b per dozen ; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats. 4d each, 3s 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is, Is 3d, nnd Is 6d eaoh; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d 6d. Is, and Is 6d per bottle; bottles Copying Ink, only Is 9d per quart bottle ; Scarlet Ink, 6d per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 41bs for Is ; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen, 4 dozen for Is 8d ; Dress Buttons, 43 per dozen; small Linen Cuffs, 6d per dozen'pairs; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; House Boots, Ss 6d; Fancy Baskets, Is Cd to 4s 6d • lot of Vases, Is 6d and 2s per pair; lot of House J Boots, larg-e sizes, 3g 6d per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s Cd, 3s, and 3s 6d per pair; lot of Maids' Boots (1 and 2 sizes), only 2s 6d per pair ; Pre served Ginger, only 5s per jar ; 20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per dozen ; Basins, 3s 6d and 4s 6d per dozen ; 30 dozen Pudding Basins, 3s to 12s per dozen; 20 dozen Plated Watch Guards, 2s 6d to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass shades, from 20s each ; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Snmmer. Autumn, Winter), price £4; "Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 80s per dozen; Soup Tureens, 12s each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each ; cheap Brooches and Earrings, from 2s 6d per dozen ; Copy Books, 10(1 and Is 6d per dozen ; Steel Rings for Keys, 4d per dozen ; about 6 dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only 6s 6d per pair; 50 dozen Glass Sugar Basins, Is 6d each, 15s per dozen; Ladies' Ruffles, from Gd; lot of superior Lustres, from 12s to 25 s per nair ; Silver Lustre Teapots, from 27s per dozen ; Toilet Requisites, 4s 6d to 6s 6d, set of three ; Slate Pencils. lOd per box of 100; Good Tea, £1 Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, 6d per bottle; 25 dozen Glass Butter Dishes, Is 6d each, 15s per dozen ; Cayenne Pepper, 6d per bottle, 4s 6d per dozen; Epsoms, 6d per dozen packets, 2s 9d per box of 71bs; 3D»y and Martin's Blacking, 8d per Rosen, 6s 63 por gross.—Aj?p)y to Si W*9tcb, QeseriU DMw. 3?w



WANTED, a Housemaid—Apply, at the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street. tji:7ANfED,~ar"Bodymaker.—Apply V V Gee and P> ttar. Grey-street. EggS^-f^ WANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15. App'y to Mrs Offer, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-street TZ7 ANTED to Hire, by the week, a * * Waterman's Boat.—Address, stating price, " BoT!t," at thin office. WANT til), a respectable General Servant in a private family.—Apply to Mrs Constable, 01 poaiie Well9Slfy House, Wellesley- Btrot-t. Ti-'nr Frco'uan's Hay. Af'-TEI), a strong Lad. —A. Dornvell. WANTED, a Servant as cook and laundress (family of two only); references requiredl—Apply at this office. ANTED, a General Soryant.— Apply to Mrs Orana, brick cottage in Howe street, Newton. WANTED, a General Servant.— ■Apply to Miss Pulrnan, Photo Rooms, Shortiand-street, WANTED, several good General Servants at E. Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-atreet. WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Isidor Alexander, Jeweller. WANTED, an active, middle-aged Woman as General Servant, where a nurse maid is kept; must be a good plain cook and laun dress ; references required.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a respectable General Servant for the country.—Apply to Mrs Bowden, Chapel-street. ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs Cunningham, Dedwood. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Mowbray, Parnell. .References required. W'ANTED'Known.thatWm. Morris Tailor, is prepared to make, dye, and clean Gentleman's Clothing. Gentleman's own material mado up in first-class style, next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED, a Nursegirl about 15 or or 16, to mako herself generally uaefuL— Apply lo Mrs Matson, Qu ONE POUND KEWABD.—Lo7t on Saturday night, between Durham-street and the Union Bank, a Ladles Gold Watch; number known.—The finder will rnceive the abQve mvatd on returning same to Detective Jeflrey. MILK. —The advertiser wishes to supply some one in the trado -with 16 quarts every afternoon.—Address CBET, at this office. 'TRINITY CHURCH, Devonport.— JL The annual meeting of the members of this coiifp-egation will bo held in tho Sunday School This Evening, at 8 o'clock. /^TOMFOHTABLE Accommodation V_y for a Gentleman of quiet habits at Mrs Allies', next to G. P. Pierce, Esq., Upper Sjmonds-street. T ECTUKE on « Lord Macaulay," by ■*-^ Rev. Joseph White, Postponed until TO KIOHT, at half-past seven, in the Schoolroom of the United Methodist Free Ohurch, Pitt-gtreet. Admis sion, la. Proceeds in aid of the Trust Funds. THU Misses Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, — Graham-Rtreet, January 14, 1870 188 JIItCHEIELD'S Pupils will re-assemble on Monday, 31st January.—Bs, Grey-street. BOATS! Boats ! Boats ! — For Sale cheap.— J. W. Carr, Boat-builder, next the Gas-works. LOST, yesterday evening, between the Greyhound Hotel and top of Grey-street, a Gold Seal, with ring attached, with red stone. —Who- ever will return the above to tho United Service Hotel or the Melbourne Store, Newton, will receivo five shillings reward. rrVAKAPUNA LAKE.—A comfor -ft- tablo Cottage and fiplonnid garden, and 18 acres of richest Si.il To Let for a long or short term, -O. Mays, Post-office, D. vonport. X HEREBY give notice that I will not be accountable for any debts contracted by my wife, Rose Parez. ANTONIO PAREZ. Oneliunga, January 24,1876.



IF Mrs Elizabeth Stanley does not pay to Mrs Elizabeth Nicholson the amount (£5) now due and owing for board, washing, and lodging lief ore Wednesday next, the 2Gth inst, the Gold Chain that was left as security will bo sold to pay expenses. OATS! MAIZE! BRAN! CHAFF! R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. "T7INNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE Hi LODGE, NO. 3. A Royal Arch < hapter Meeting will be held in the Lodge Room, Wellesley-svreet, on Tuesday Evening next, at 7 o'clock. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. FOUND, on Thursday last, a Dog. —The owner can have him by applying at Stab office. w JduP TO LET.—To Let, a Brick K3 shop in Wakefleld-street. The premises are suitable for an engineer's or tinsmith's shop, or for a boot and shoe manufactory.—For terms, apply to 0. Spragg, Wakefleld-street. R. 3. BROWN'S Singing Class will Re-commence on Monday Evening next, January 24, at J. Brown and Son's, Music Warehouse, commencing at 7 and 8 o'clock. TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butche' Opposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, | rk Butcher, next City Hall. .■,■■■#' PAGINAL CART for Sale, at the Market House, newly painted and varnished.— R. O. Greenwood. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of K3 the finest quality, dally,)at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nursery. TO THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTORS OF rTHE- CITY EAST, AND TH PROVINCE OF AUOKLAND. Gentlemen, —I take the earliest opportunity Inform you that I am a Candidate for your favours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *c.; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shaU be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very i owesfc possible pi ices consistant to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated . N.B.—The business of China. Glass, snd Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c. will be carried on as; usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the very best attention. I am, Gentleman, your most obedient'servant, H. PROBERT. A BEEDEEN POLISHED GRANITE .___ MONUMENTS, In Rbd and Bltje, from £5, Free long! board ship any part of New Zealand, Inscriptions Accurate and Beautijul. faouititor. Abeii_l__n S_oil_j__i _, L



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. E. J. DeLias Lessee. Mr. Lawrence fetage Manager. a /'THIS (TUESDAY) EVENINGA'W _L January 25, tt H -11 A| LAST NIGHTS! El LAST NIGHTS! XJ A fi Charles Whea.tl-eigh as Conn, m ¥- ■'j Charles Wheatleigh as Conn, V t xl *■» ■R THE SHAUGHRAUN! V* "L*< THE SHA.UGHRAUN! "T | A I ULast Nights of the Moving Towr I (~* Last Nights of St. Bridgets Abbey t J$ \. Last Nights of the Grtat Wake! ; H Reserve your seats at Upton's. In Preparation—THE LOTTERY OF LIFE. OHOR-AL HALL, ONEHUNGA. Will positively appear TO-MORROW, (Wednesday), January 26. POPULAR PRICES. g L 0 N D I N, THE HEKO OF NIAGARA, WILL MAKE HIS FIBST Grand High Rope Ascension ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1876, IN HIS GIGANTIC AEENA, EEAE OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, The dimensions of which far surpass any other canvas enclosure in the world. The performance will include the same WONDERFUL PEATS As performed by him over the GIGANTIC FALLS OF NIAGARA!!! IN AMERICA, In the presence of H.B.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND SUITE, Including His Grace the Luke of Newcastle, Earl of St. Germaiss, the Marquis of Chandos, Lord Lyons, General William's, Major Teeadale, Major General Biuce, And many other distinguished Noblemen and IGentlemen. Doors open at 4 p.m., performance to commence at 5 p.m. sharp. Pricks of Admission : First-class Seats, 45.; Second-class Promenade, 2b. ; Children, half-price. V&~ No Re-admission. _^j No Smoking Allowed. Operatic Selections by the Band. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. BLONDIN, or O. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS, Agent. TD E G A T T A DAT. PICNIO TO MOTUIHI. j*"*Pd"oSi v^ A PICNIC will be given y<(«^^C^»w on REGATTA DAY by the A^W-'IID \\\VvvX Members of the Victoria /^^^W4^A\v\^w!\ XKD GoOl> Tempi/ABBrass /£/ (SI Jffl'Sa £®» Vo\ J-iA?;D. under tho patronage iwl^^KswEßaTvt&Ar'i oI tne Victoria Company llfciiE*yii§%tf®^£ Volunteers. vvKlffiHlf^/ Tlic P-a ' Hauraki* will \^^h^hSm*7 V leave the Wharf at 9 o'clock V|wjkJ%H«nT''v|y/' Bharp «^^&u»ijfl^ffi^ Rkfbeshments on the ground at town prices. t* Tickets, 2s. each. Q. LA D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES!! Primest Ribs Beer .4d, 5d Primeat Sirloins Beef 6d I Boiling Beef 3d, 4d I Lega Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Fore-quart«rs Mutton 2^d A. DORNWELL.



rpHORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S _J. PEICES CURRENT (Wholesale):— Sacks. IOOIbs. SOlbs. "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ a. d. per ton 15 0 0 15 10 0 15 17 6 T. 8. F. Canterbury Flou.-,do 12 10 0 12 0 0 13 7 6 Seconds Flour, do 11 0 0 Sharps, do 617 6 Bran, do 6 5 0.. Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s Gd. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks , and bags not returnable.—Terms Cash. Auokland. November 22. 1875. "El LLEESLIE SPOETS. The entries for the Anniversary Cup (Ist prize £15 2nd £5, and 3rd £2) will be left open till Thursday next at 9 p m. ALFRED KING, Secretary. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. H. BINKS, DRAPER, OF NAPIER. Tenders for the Purchase of the Stock amounting to £5164 ■warehouse cost, will be received by the Trustees, at Napier, up to the 2nd February inclusive. Copies of inventory and conditions of sale may be Been at the office of Me Arthur, Shera and Co. HUGH CAMPBELL) -,__ faM W. F. UTTING, / T*oB*66B TRADE MARK. T^OXJYEE, GUILL E T & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801J MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, bo justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand Hhdn. Oaarter-casks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. ALEXANDRA HOTEL, PARNELL. Billiard Furniture of every description _^ On Sale. OE-WICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established .-. v, 17;; ) The security afforded by this old-eti..l. ' cd office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony fpr investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Quee«»atrest, en iC.ti-O Sri.; AP*.'



BALANCE-SHEET OF THE AUCK LAND HARBOUR BuaRD. ABSTRACT OP MONKYS RKOi-IVBD AND PAID (>N ACCOUNT OF "THB AUO&LvNO HAtt- BOTJB. BOARD,'* FOR THE YJSAR ENDING THE 31st DuCrfMßKlt, 1875. GENERAL ACCOUNT. MON&YB RKOEIVBD. £ 8. d. £ s^d To Bilance from last year as per Statement .. .. 876 3 a T.) v». h ieonive'l on account of— items ut r.uduwmtnts .. 1.09A 0 5 Wharf Tolls 2,127 0 0 Wharf License Fees .. 172 10 0 Goods Wharfage .. .. 6,933 17 10 Export Wharfage .. .. 414 6 8 Shipping Whariage .. 1,458 9 2 Watermen's License F«es 18 0 0 Harbour Master's Fees .. 170 16 7 Harbour Dues .. .. 137 010 Pilot Dues 1,637 9 0 Crane Dues 81 1 6 Gridiron Dues .. .. 85 10 0 Fines for Breaches of Regulations .. .. 23 8 0 Old material sold .. .. 209 4 9 Fender Fees.. .. .. 25 1 0 Interest 803 10 10 Refunds, piles sold, tush from deposits, &c. .. 5,812 5 3 Miscellaneous matters .. 393 10 8 — 23,599 2 6 £24,475 6 2 MONEYS PAID. & b. d. £ s. d. By cash paid on account of Salaries — Office Department.. .. 950 0 0 Chief Harbour Master and Pilot Department .. 1,206 11 2 Harbour Master and Wharfinger .. .. 475 0 0 Engineer's Department .. 600 0 0 Collection of Tolls.. .. 289 0 10 By Cash paid on account of— Purchase of files .. .. 3,358 4 8 Repairs to Queen-street Wharf 895 6 1 Renewal of Queen-street Wharf 4,694 6 0 Kepairs to Wharves and Jetties 145 13 10 Cleaning and Sweeping Wharves 140 0 0 Lighting Wharves.. .. 224 14 6 Office Expenses. Bent, &c. 288 7 1 Office Expenses (Engineer's Department .. .. 31 0 0 Printing and Advertising 108 210 Pilot Department.. ..' 89 9 9 Legal ixpenses .. .. f 6 18 0 Buoys and Beacons .. 193 12 2 ilepairs to Cranes .. .. 32 13 6 Construction of No 6 T .. 2,202 10 6 Cleaning out Silt Basins.. 424 5 8 Sheds on Queen-street Wharf 29 9 11 Boadsand Streets.. .. 327 5 9 Loan 36 11 0 Water supply for Shipping 299 18 6 Bepairs to Gridiron .. 3 8 0 Ntw Pilot Vessel .. .. 1,346 4 1 Stokes1 Point Wharf .. 642 0 0 Interest on Loan .. .. 257 12 11 Deposit Bank of Dew Zea land (repaid) .. .. 1,600 0 0 Miscellaneous matters .. 362 16 9 21,119 1 6 Balance at Bank of New Zealand 3,347 8 7 Balance in hand .. .. 816 1 3,356 4 8 .£24,475 6 James M. Brigham, Treasurer. January 1,1876. I hereby certify that I 'iave examined the accounts of the Auckland Harbour Board for the year ended 31st December, 1875, and compared them with the vouchers, which I find te be correct. B. Maclean, Provincial Auditor. LOAN ACCOUNT. MOKBTS BECEIVED. £ s. d. £ s. d. To Cash received on account ef— Sale of Debentures .. 106,494 17 0 Coupons not due when Debentures were sold 176 6 7 Deposits at Bank ire paid) 10,000 0 0 Debentures of 1860 ac count 6,292 16 8 122,963 19. S £122,963 16 3 MONEYS PAID. £ s. d. £ s. d. By Cash paid on account of — Reclamation Mechanics' Bay 2,811 0 0 Reclamation West of Queen-street Wharf .. 2,539 13 4 Interest paid when De bentures were sold .. 176 5 7 Widening Breakwater Contractors .. .. 4,360 0 0 Wages, Foreman of Works, &c, for above 200 9 0 Silt runts .. .. 209 0 0 Harbour Debentures of 1860 26,215 15 0 Printing and advertising 177 0 3 Beclamation Hardinge to Nelson-streets Con tractors 625 0 0 Survey and wages for above 14 18 6 Deposit at interest at Bank 72,500 0 0 Loan Expenses .. .. 2,011 13 1 Graving Dock prelimi ■■nary expenses .... 235 18J4 Steam Dxedge .. .. 2,100 0 0 Hallway Wharf Con tractor £50 0 0 Wages, *c , for above .. 12 16 1 Miscellaneous matters.. 172 li 0 114,938 0 1 Balance at Bank of New Zealand .. .. 8,030 19 2 .6122 963 19~3 James M. Brighak, Treasurer. January 1,1876. I hereby certify that I have examined the accounts of the Auckland Harbour Board Loan Account tot the year ended December 31, 1875, and compared them with the vouchers, which I find to be correct. B. Maclean, Provincial Auditor. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). The Eighth Annual General Meeting of Shareholder in the above Company will be held in the Large Room, Insurance Buildings, on FRIDAY, the 28eh instant, at 3 p.m. Business: To receive Beports and Accounts, an d to elect two Directors and two Auditors, By order, of the Board of Directors. HEJNRY GILFILLAN, Jux., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, January 17,18f6. rp HIS TL E HOTB L P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rbtait WINE AND SPIRIT STOKE QTTEEN-STBEET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for their liberal support accorded him for many yean past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION ov WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine . Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrter, Jouet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret— Lafttte v _ Claret—Leoville Claret—St Juiian's Real Old Jamaica Knm Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ASSORTED OASES MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DBATrOHT. Liberal, Al owances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, sold In any quantity. PIROWN PBINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the sixth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, On or bafore $U« 81th slay of J»»»ft». 1976. Avow, m jStSXttii. *****



A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 29, 1876. The morning trains io and from Mercer as usnaL The afternoon train from Auckland to Meroer leaves at 6 30 p.m. Lsaves Newmarket at .. .. .. ..6.40 Onehuagaat 6 25 Otahuhu *t 7.8 PapJiuraat 7.47 Drury at.. .. .. .. ..88 Pukekohe at .. .. .. .. 8.40 Arrives Mercer at .. .. .. .. 9.30 AFTEBNOON TRAIN Leaves Mercer at -.5.0 Pukekoheat 5.52 Druryat 6.34- Papakura at .. • 6.45 Otahuhu at , 7.27 ' ArrivesEllerslie at 7.42 Onehuuga at .. .. .. ...7.38 Auckland at -8.5 Morning trains leave Auckland for Onehunga and intermediate stations at 7.18, 9 20,10.10,11.15 ; and in the afternoon at 12.15. 1.15, 2.15,3.15 416,515, 6.15, and 11.0. Morning trains leaves Onehtmga for Auckland and intermediate stations at 8.15, 10.21,11 00; and in the afternoon at 12.25, 1.25, 2 25. 3.20, 4.25, 5 25,6.25, 7.30, and 8.0 (last train). PAPAKUEA RACES. Trains •will a.m. p.m. Leave Auokl&nd at .. .. n.o and 3.0 Newmarket at .. .. H. 10 — 3.10 Penrose Junotion at .. 11.28 — 3.28 Otahuhu at H. 39 — 3.39 p.m. Papakura at 12.18 — 4.18 Arrive 3 Drury at 12.29 — 4.29 Leaves Mercer at 11.0 Tuakauat 1130 Pukekoheat 12.52 Druryat 12.40 Papakura at.. .. .. 12.50 — 4.50 Otahuhu at 1.30 — 5.30 Penrose Junction at .. 1.42 — fi.42 Newmarket at .. .. 1.69 — 5.59 Arrives Auckland at..' ~ .. 2.9 — 6.9 Theße trains stop for Papakura Racecourse, are met by trains from Onehunga at 11.20 and 3.20. Return Journey at Single Fares. a. d. s. d. Auckland to Papakura .. ..50 and 3 6 Auckland to Ellerslie .. ..13 and 0 9 NO OitANOB, By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. | — Cj HE E P FAI E. "Wagong will be at Remuera Station THIS DAT, at 8 a.m , to commence loading sheep. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. VALUABLE LIBRARY. 700 VOLUMES, THE Subscribers have been instructed by Mr J. H. Melton to sell at the Rooms, Fort treet, on Thursday next, 27th instant, at 11 o'clock: Hlb LARGE and CpMPREHENSrVE LIBRAE V, containing many Valuable Works. The above LIBRARY has been the Labour of Tears, and neither time or expense has been spared in tha collection, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS.J [R. C. CARE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. REGATTA DAY SPORTS, ELLERSLIE GARDENS. GRAND STAND BAR AND REFRESH MENT BOOTHS. B. TONKS & CO., WILL sell at their mart, on Thurs day next, The Right to soil Liquors in the Cricket-honse, Grand Stand Bar, and No 1 Booth, with the Right to Erect a Marquee; also, the Right to Sell Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, Gingerbeer, 4c., in the Stone House, near the front gate; TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BT AUCTION. Ofk SACKS GOOD EATING UV POTATOES 60 sacks Good Maize, Onions 70 s»cks Oats, 20 Back* Bran Cheese, Butter, Oatmeal 5 cases Green's Al Bacons and Hami 3 cases „ Hams 1 case Gilweur's „ 2 cases Canterbury Jowls 24 Taranaki Hams, 2 casks Lard 20 cases Tart Fruit, Jams, etc 20 half-chests Tea, 10 mats Sugar 2 email Bales Hops, Beef, Sauce, etc 5 oases Auckland Apples R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26. AT THE WASTE LANDS OFFICE, AUCKLAND, AT NOON. SALE by Public Auction of Subur ban and Rural Lands ttnd& "The Auckland TO. MORROW. BOOKS! 800 XSJ BOOKS! M. JONES & 00. WILL sell by auction, at their , Rooms, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o clock, * ▲ Miscellaneous Lot of Books, comprising some by the authors in Standard Works > A**o, Novels, Poems, History, Travels, etc, etc, etc. , THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. C I T Y~M A R T. TO DRAPERS AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. GRANT & MORTON TTAVE received instructions to sell -*-■- by auction, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A LSi g?i. p-arcel i of Dr»Pery. Manchester G^ods, Clothing, etc., for absolute sale. Terms at Rale. B. TONKS] [E . o. GARB THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. TRADE SALE OF 112 TRUNKS BOOTS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been "instructed to sell on Thursday, at 11 o'clock, "I "1 Q TRUNKS BOOTS,; comprising—Women's ■*--*-^" Brown Grain Slippers, Girls' 6-9 10-1S Morocco Almas, Men's Calf Mock Lace E S, Men's Levant Almas, Boye' 10-13 Almas, Youths' 1-5 Almas Women's Levant Almas, Bronze Alpines Blade Lasting, Girls' Levant Garibaldis, Women's Garibaldi Supers, Girls' Balmorals, Maids' Balmorals, Women 1! Morocco Adelaides, Girl's Kid TT, Men's Kid H S Emperors, Girls' Black Lasting, Women's Kid X. S MH.BB, sewn; Women's Levant PF, Touths' Cor dovan Balmorals, Man's Patent Oxonians, Men's Short Wellingtons, Women's Cashmere, Men's Alma Uppers. Tbj above is % genuine shipment, and for absolute Hie. Buy&rs wtfi 4<» Will WW »<f ImmSflM **