Constable Joseph Williams deposed that he was watchhorJße-keeper, and remembered prisoner being brought in from Taranaki. The day before yesterday prisoner spoke to him in reference to the present charge, and said that he met a young man in Queen-street named Campbell with whota ho went into the Exchange Hotel to have some beer, when Camgbell gave prisoner the cheque to cash for him ; the bank being closed, he got the cheque cashed at MrStow's.atthe Freeman's , Bay Hotel. On returning with the difference he met Campbell at the corner of Victoria street, and gave him ths change. Campbell then spid, as you have cashed the cheque, we'll divide, and gave the prisoner £fi. Ho met Campbell again that evening, when he told him that the cheque was a forgeiy imd he had better clear out,as lm was about doing. There was a man answering to the ntimo and description given by prisoner brought from Hauraki yesterday, but when confronted with prisoner he denied that he was the pro per " Campbell." Witness had known the prisoner a considerable time, and knew that he could write. To prisoner: I have seen you sign your name twice. This being tho evidence, the depositions were read over to the prisoner, who, reserv ing his defence, was fully committed for trial at the next criminal sessions at the Su preme Court. Prisoner asked if he might be admitted to bail. Mr Broham had no objection provided it was sufficient. The Court ordered prisoner to fiud bail, himself in £200 and two *urelie3 in £100. The Bench suggested that men in Mr Stow's position should cxc .cisc more caution in cashing cheques for persons in the condi tion of life in which prisoner moved. This was all the business.

Pour-Oar Out-Rigger Race.

The four-oared boat race, which was to have formed the fourth event in our Regatta of Saturday, came off this morning at 10 o'clock, the course being from the wba> f round the yacht Daphne and back, a distance of be tween two and three miles. The competing crews were the Young Colonial (Thames Navals) and the Maori and Chance, manned by crews of the North Shore Rowing Club. Two other Thames boats had entered, but as soon as the postponement of the race let in the Wellington crew they, with more dis cretion than valor, dre\v their entrance money and retired. An Auckland R C. crew started with the competitors this morning, and though they had had no training to gether kept up with the race very -yell. The following are the names and the result :■— Young Colonial (Thames Navals)—T. Goldsworthy, 1 ; R. Newdick, 2 ; J. Newdick, 3; H. Goldsworthy stroke ;W. Landy coxswain ... 1 Maori (North Shore 8.C.) —J. McSparren, 1 ; M. McLean, 2 ; W. MeGechie, 3; W. H. Trevarthen stroke; R. Allison coxswain ... 0 Chance (North Shore R.C )-R. Craig; 1; W. White, 2j C. Bailey, 3 ; A. White shoke ; coxswain ... 0 Captain Nearing started the boats from a akiff off the end of the whtr F. When the signal was given the boats Were fairly in line, the Sorth Shore boat having the outside and worst posit on the Thames being in the middle and the Chance in abore. The Maori jumped off wiih the lead at once and from the first commenced to draw away from their Thames opponents who rowed a much quicker stroke, at one time reaching 42 sti-okes per minute. Haif way to the turning point the Maori led by two lengths and at the turn by three; Chance hopelessly in the rear. While rounding the Daphne, the stretcher of MeGechie, ho. 3, in the lead ing boat gave way, and he fell back against the gunwale, starting one of the planks This accident enabled the Thames crew to make up their lost ground, and before the North Shore men had well got to work again, they were up within a length of them. At half distance on the way home the straight course lay between the yacht Spray, which was anchored below the Breakwater and a cotter outside her. Both the boats tried ho squeeze through, and though with care there was room for both, the oarstouched, and there was imminent danger of a serious foul. This wasfortunately avoided, however, and the two boats sped onwards to the feoal. Thames now went steadily ahead and passed the post 12 seconds ahead of the North Shore. It was the general opinion after the race that but for the accident the > orth Shore men would have won. We understand that plenty of money is forthcoming to back them against to-day's victors for another race. After the Struggle we learn the Thames men telegraphed at once to Grahamstown to the Avvertiser to stop the twaddle about the ladies' crew coining up.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA.

(From our own correspondent.) This day. Arrived : Ocean, from Mercury Bay, with timber.

ALEXANDRA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Native Murderer.

There is no news of the murderer Winiata having reached the King Country. Both sides of the river here snould be closely watched. Only one town constable is here for duty. The weather is still bad for harvesting. Native stacks have bsen greatly damaged by grain heating.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day.

Fire.-Racing.

An inquiry is to be held into the origin of tbe-recent fire.

The programme of the Grand National Steeplechase meeting, to be held here on the 24th May, is very liberal, and includes - Maiden Plate, £100; one race of £250; another £150 ; and consolation of £80. Liberal programme will be offered for the Heathcote regatta, fixed for the 7th March. A regatta is also to be held at Kaiapoi.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day

Sir Julius Vogel. , It is understood that. Sir Julius Vogel s health prevented him from visiting Sydney, where the weather is intensely hot. He is trying to arrange the various matters by telegraph with Sydney. He willl leave for New Zealand next week by the : Arawata. - ' Ladybird's Passengers. The Ladybird sailed for the JN orth at 1 p.m. Passengers : Messrs Claridge, f. E. Brown, Halae, Marks, E. Capper, Roy, Hamlin, J. Fyall. Hutchin and son, Parsons, Sidey and son, Logic, Dormison, Melson, Tribe, Clark, Willcocka, Moore, Watts, Mrs Dunn, Mr and Mas Robinson, Dr. Bakewell, Misses Jones, Percival, Cottier, James, Mrs Stewart, and 100 immigrants.

DUNEDIN.

[Per Fresß Telegram Agency.]., This day. Breach of Promise Case. The defendant will move for a rule nisi in the breach of promise cbbb, Hughes v. Shand. The Admiralty case, in which the owners of the steamer Express claim £3000 salvage for services rendered to the steanper Tairoa, I an the occasion of her stranding at the Bluff, L-' is set down forbearing on the 6th of March. It is the first case of the kind here, asi otlirMrts ooßuidetftblo Rttcction,

The revenue of the Otago Harbour Board for the past month is £1782 ; expenditure. £3080.

A man was fined £10 in the Police Court for allowing his horses to trespass on the railway line. John Keys w«3 fiued 20s for altering the date of a wetkly railway ticktt

BET DISPUTES.

(To the Editor of the Evening- Stai; )

Sir,—How do bets stand affected in the gig race under 21. I backed Auckland Hgainsfc North Shore. Do I win my bet, as this Auckland I.oat ran.—l am, &c, En qpireh —[Certainly not. It is an invariable rule in backing one. boat against another that bets are off if ouo of the boats fails to put in an appearance. —Ed. E S ] To the Editor : Sir,—Knowing your jour nal to be well up in sporting matters, I wish to refer the following question to you :— What would ba the result of a bet whete the winning crew do not pull in the boat they entered in?—l am, &c, Querist.-[Bdts must follow the umpire's decision unless it was expressly stipulated at the time of mak ing the bet that the crew should row in a particular boat.—Ed. E S.]

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

T7K "LOTTEKY 0 ' LIFE "

This drama now to tliti ucklund public and to winch we drew att. ntiou In our Wat issue, was repeated list evening at the Price of W->les Th'-atruwith mwh buccsb. Th« leading character by Mr Wlioatli-ith w»s noted with spiiit iind finish, and elici eil tlie generous applause of the house Mips Jennie Nyo was also suucescfuiin her femi,.ino de'inO'lion, which w;iS perfect am] graceful Mr (Jollier was at, home ;n the Btngo manager, and Mr Se»rl« etnineiHly fo, as the outlier, w> oni he could feelingly represent knowing somt-wliat of the. shifts and turns, and expedients multiform, of au author's life. Mrs Penr!e was capital as Mrs Fitzjames iv all her variableness, and Mr Mvo.ney pla,y- d very well us Jfitzrtantle. The piece was Well performed throughout and reflect) d gicat cedit to all con ceened The " 1 ot'i r.v of 1 He" wi.l be repealed this eveninfj. The letso announces tlmt ' The Shaußhr»iin '" will be rcpMUed by special reo, e;t to morrow (TlukcU ) eventiig lor the oiij night only. CITY HALL. The varied entertainment • i Mr Davies and hi 3 C"-wori>ets in fsvour of iunoc-nt recreiilion nud amusement w>is largely p^t'imiSMl la»t evenUir. Mr Daviis's Ventriloquism and representative were ai in teresting a3 iver. Ton ard .Too were witty and lull Of fan The brotheis In Ville attracted ttie up ward gaza of the BU'linnco by the acrob-tic exerdses and feats on llw hoizontal b»r, and Mr *nd Mrs Mnp.'OD sarig with Ih-ir winred n<C6 scv-ohl lively songs The man-fish gratified the won'leriuK 'acuity wiiti hi* Wrttor ev'luli ns, which wcro successfully np»atid. Mss IKvies p< rf- mind sever*! musical Bel*, tions" on the piano, nml all wont ' m«rr* an a marrlige bell." Th Davies eito. tuinmont will close w.tli *ho pteiont week. ELONDIN. This nmivalled aitiaio refie it«il h's wonderful ner formanee last evtiiing, w.th the eiceution of standmß on his head, for which he substuuttd Him byciclo ptr formaiiue, No.rly n ti.oniand yo sods were present, which w*s lnr&e cocsMeiiiiK the Lours of the perform ances whi h rendwed it Inconvenient for the fittend ance of the gre.it mass of the peonies The ".mibnnce n:cnt that it would bo Jslo' dtt.'s final day apj.ear*iKe, had tlie (ffect of attracting numlcs frrm tlie cou'trv who toi k Hitvamrgo of lho railway for the purpose ol sefing:iht3"lieroof "■ iagar.i " Achangeof pro?M" mt and eveuiDft'a peitoimaiices of thfl greet Blond in, tn ciromence to-nighi a<* 8 o'clock will lo 1 immensoly on the number of spectators Bh.naia will iiinko his high ropo a<cension to-night with 200 ls~oightif llluniiiiatii g fireworks, o" thn s?.m.i luminous and fuurative chtiu.tor as Ihrs • which dtlra ted so much aitentio i al the Crjr.tal I'ulhce. Cremurno hardens. ai.d North Woolwich It would be almost futile to attempt a de cription of there fl>ry woud.rs in the forms of jewels, W;ifgons, serpnts twirkling stars eolden pigeons, «iia aeiinl nurooi s Iho greit Blondin asjerstoi s will positively close on -aturday ev-i>lug, so 'hi t the ptoi le will hay* but fouroppo» itinltirs of win essing whiit ilny * ill. we venture to Bay, n< ver witness a. air, a BloniiiniM withouta rival. Mr Impev's b>.nd wi 1 be in atterda.c , aid Will porform >uttal'le seltcli ns of mutic while Momliu tetforms his high-rope maiveis.

A Bit of Fun

A laughable accident occurred on board the t-ity of San iT/ancisco yesterday after noon. The captain was taking His Worship the Mayor and some other prominent citizens round his magnificent vessel. Among other ingenious appliances with which the vessel is fitted are several portable fire extinguishers. These are iron cases con taining alkali and water with a bottle of acid so arranged that when the acid is upset and mixed with the alkali the combination produces a jet of liquid which renders any thing it reaches uninflammable as well as effectually puts out flame. The captain opened one of these strange machines to show his guests how it worked. The citizens crowded round with straining eyes and peered nto the mysterious machine. Captain Lack land then restored the lid and was screwing it down, when by some meaDS the acid bot -1 tie was upset, and the infernal engine 1 exploded, sending out its acidulated contents in all directions. The Captain stuck gallantly to his task and finally settled the lid in its place, thus stopping the discharge, which from its totally unexpectedness caused no small alarm. Among those most eager in the pursuit of scientific information were, the Mayor, Mr John Lamb and Mr Brett, f hey ■were all well sprinkled, but did not think much of it till after ten minutes, when they found their hats and clothes breaking out into an irruption of red spots, somewhat resembling scarlatina. Their strange appear ance caused some remark and aprehension as they came up the wharf. As may be imagined they lost no time in procuring fresh tiles and coats They are of opinion that the City of "Frisco is only '' smaUpotatoea ' after all

AN EXPLANATION.

(To the Editor of the Evkni> tg Ftar. )

Sir, —During the late election for Waitemata, and the proceedings arisiuc out c f it, somo articles appealed in the Southern Cross re f-pecting Dr. Lee, one of ibe camiiHatrs, ami the p»jni3nt to him as (hanman of the Auckland City C.iuncil, erected i» 1554. of certain moneys by way of part salary, to which he was not entitled. Iv your issue of the 29th ult. there is a lelter on the same subject, signed "An Old Oily Board Member," in which I find a sentence of the tenor following:—"At the time when the salaty was to be opposed, a communication nay placed before the Council from Mr Whitaker in which the legality of the act iv the payment of the salary to the Dr. was approved of in his opinion ; and even Mr JRochfort, the then Provincial Solicitor, also signified his approval in favour of the council having an equal right with the Pro vincial Government in sanctioning the pay ment "

It is only within the last few honiM tliat I first saw this communication, else I should Jiave noticed it §jooner I learn from the articles in the Cross that, Mr Whitaker gave evidence before'a committee, l-especting so much of the statement as relates to him ; and as to so much of it as relates to myself, I can only say that it is wholly incorrect and that your correspondent, in speaking from memory (f transactions that occurred some twenty years ao.o, lias fallen into error. I was law-adviser for the province of Anck land, from March 20, 1855, until I resigned the (ffiue about September, 185G ; 1 left the Colony for Melbourne in Match, 1858; I did not return until December 18C.S ; and it was not until some time after my return that I htatd, for the fust time, of the matteis charged against Dr Lee. Being wholly ignorant of the payment of the salary in question to };im, I could tint have approved of it • tngleton Hoctifokt. February Ist, 1876

fMI ITMWO BtPAB, WEDNESDAY. PEB&TTARY 2, 1876



[advertisement.] THE BROKEN HOLIDAY OF THE 29m [To the Editor of the EVENING Stak.] Sir,—Will you allow mo a portion of .your valuable fpace 10 reply to Mr a Coombss' loiter of t c 2Stti ult. In doli gro I bpfj to disclaim all pprso ul fteiiiig-me-i-uiis iot men ; i is the principle 1 have to dial •with, but at tlic samo lime if h.- will tr*il bis coat in this anna, I trust he will i ot b« thin skinned if I tr-ad upon it Th" fact ia'tliis u> pleasantueFs has aiiseu out of a deteimmed i pposi tion to <ffort« that liavo been niado to oatabli ha uniform hour for c'osi' g the retail cstahlKhincnta of this ely, niid for observing ttated holidays. The umvasouab c hour Mr Coombcß keppp open to every i ight is a direct attempt to force other houses to do the b me, and to imprte upo* the assistant from 14 to 1G hours of daily unhealthy labour, anJ not content viih this, ho has juat auci ceded in breaking tips, holi ay which has klw-iys been ciose'y observed >ince the tc undatioo of the colony. lie takes exception to the aesisianta interesting tliem eclvet in thi» matter ; thpy have to do it for th.m slves In oiher iwge towus there ire a r.umber f outside people who interest themselves in tbe roudition cf the masses, but ht-re it is oiher*ife The only miftalre tLey have made i^ in not acting with g'enter energy on their own beh >lf, and ci m pellmg such men to tee that their interest cannot possibly be served by to lowing the course they do. No wonder the sports at Ellerslii fell through when th« whole of the tradiDg community hart to keep themselves in harness to oen on the evening n( that day. Mr Coomries twits you with be'ng Ur able 11 conduct a r tail olothicg e» abiißliment II it is nrc-ssary toresr>it to such crooktd ways to accompli'-h this ftat, as to disgust a woe c mmunity I Ehould think jour itfriorvitice on the subject would be a source of eelf-congntul ti-n. tie spealt* of you' ablo leider on ihn subj ct «s lame »c. I should b-i sorry to call bis l>tler by the na» • it desirves. It is a wreiched attempt to shift, the blame off his own nhoulrtus on to his customers and merchants. If his customers ar« responsible for tbe jart he enacted on the 29th it is a dis grace to them. As to his merchants, it la absutd. Merchants »'c made of different stuff in our day Tney »re the fitßt in all parts of the wrrld to advr- catn th it hours and fixed holidays, and although' always ready and anxionn to turn an hoi eat penny, fcorn te en>ich tbelr c^tfers with money dump with th* blood and tweat of ti eir felcw men. His miser able bragadocio about salaries, instead of beintr a matter of cc (-laudation, should be to rim a burning sbame. If he wants men obe traitors te them elves and to th<"ir feUowmen and to f rego every hing that men should hold dear, even to their manliness- to forgo everything but mooey and per centage, he h*a a light to give It them, and pl«-niy of it and small merit to him. I know not the party selected to wait on Mr Coombes, but think he showed very bad taite In objecting to htm «8 h*vlD(r a " vinoua tendency' He should lemeraber th*t 'feilow-feelii gmaktsns wondrous kind,"and hi* s«lectinn might have been an error of judgment His attempt to make it appear that he was unaware that it w»B conti mp ated to keep the day a close holi day is sinjpiy absurd. He objects to anonymous writers bee-xis* he likes to make use of abase fo argument. The fact is he has a bad cause and tries to bolster it up with bad words* and bad temper, but I would recommend him to adopt a diffeieu course, for he may rest assured that two blacks will never make one white.—l am, &c, The Eight. •■



WAITED a nurse-girl, not under 16y«wsQ<w«.-^ppljr to Mrs Heury CHl saw, BjrmondwHMofo I > .



TO STONE-MAS<>NS. 1 —Wanted a Kreeston. Culler for the Thames Apply at ouce to J II Buchanan ami Co., Lome Bf.Tri;t. < 2__ V&'ANTED a general" Servant for t H the Thsmeo. -Apply to Mrs B Levy, Hob son-strpet. WANTED to Dispose of, a Five joonr d House, «n acre r f Land, and Peach '.'arden, clksm fence! ; leas hsld to rnn fo'ir yiar.; fiftuen mimitcs' wnk from'lie Po»t-ofllce Knpui th wel. For <i bargain apply olllce of thispoper. \ ; | ANTED, a good general Servant. " —*PPly '-(lice Of th'B iviper. WANTED a strong young man Lp tweou 10 and 18 year* of sge —Apply at 10 a m te Si kc ' Tiulci'h Baths. ' 7NTED a Watchmaker for Hie South.— Apply to M. levyar.d Co., Ciueen strect. \4/ANTED a pair of Sawyers.— « * *pply at MofSrs Frasor nrrt Tinnes Iron ■^hip I uildi g Yard. >one but gool hiuids need api lr. Vi /ANT X I -, Board and b esidence *' near Qnepn-street. — Address by letter, stating terms, "Joiner, 'a' thts office. ANTED to Sell, 38 cases of Tart Fruits, 21b tins (must bo sok.), Od per tin, 8s per dozen ; 3) canes of Morton's Salmon, 10s per dozen —11. Wntts, Genoral Dea'cr, Pitt-streot. YJU ANTED lo Let, two UnfurniHlied V* j.'ooniE viih atteudanco.—apply by loiter to AC, Newton Post-oflico. \%,i ANTED, two respectable young '* ltion no Boarders in a quiet fnniiiy, in a p'enPsnt Hit nation.—For adi'.ress oppiy at this ofl'ice. |fi, ANiHD.a Pair of Sawyers for »* cutting lensr lMipths (fpl-«k ke'.— Apply to It. "Whit, at Wairoa ; or to Mr Uhodi s Elliott-street. \T~a7NTED a Youth, one used to * * the Clothing trade. I. Phllilpß. ANTED, two or three Scoria Masons —Apply to John Lee and Co., next jlo the Bank of Naw Z, aland. 11/ A MED, a respectable Lad.7 ---» » Apply to R. 11. Jiartlctt, Photographer, Queen-street. ANTED a Girl from 15 to 16, to mike lierßelf generally useful.—Apply at Darby's United States Dining Rooms,_ Quet-n-s'ivc-t. WANTfrD, a single man io milk, groom, and make himself generally useful, for Farmeis' Hotel, Di-ury.—Apply to Mr T. Macky, Fort-street. | W "ANTED Everybody to Know, tint in consequence e.f the extreme latenefs of the eeaß"ii, I am determined to clc«r th" whol« of my r- maiUiiß hummer Stock and have re-marked everything at tempting pi ices Ladle-8 shouM rail early and soei the imniensc-Stock of costumes, llnfflef, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Gooos ticketed in the window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise tho one thi usaivi and 01 o barßains to bo obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite 1 City Market, QneeD-siiveit. I close at C o'clock, 1 Mnk'i yoiir purchases befo:e that time, and encourage th» Early Cl sing. \h ANTED, 4 Bituatidii as useful C--nii-aniou to a lacy, i<r would not obj«« 'O the car* f' hi dien; ro ntry |,ref«rre«i. — Adelross by letter, ' ZYX Post office, Newmarket. \\ ANTED, an experienced Nurse *^* ghl; refuren ea r*quir.d.--'pply to Mrs I. Burnett, lcdejn Oreicent, three doors fiom WjnyarU Mouse . . WANTED, a respectable Girl of 1G who Isused to Reneial house work. —App'y to Mrs Mogiuic, n«ar Eden Vine Hot^ ANTED, an Engineer for the pa Haurxki—Apply to Holmes Bros, on tbe wharf. WANTED, a pair -of Sawyers for the Ba>h Apply tn G Bcldthip and Co. WANTS-D, Servant as Cook and L tiadrens— »pplv between th' hour." of 10 and 12 a.m to Mrs Lowfoid, Symonds-streit. Refer ences leejuireel. WA]NTFD~to Purchase or lease a Hotel in Ihocoujptry Particulars »nd terms to be forwarded by 1-tter to Geo Klrteu, 37, Insurance Buildings. WANTED KNOWN" Handsome Bronze Boots, with blue taeselß, all sizes, only 6s 6d $ pair, a bargain ; Men's Pepge-d Klasiic side Boots, only 8s fld ; Men's Kid Elasiic.-stde, 7s ; bargains In Boys' Boots; also Ladles-Kid Elastic-side Sewn Boots, 6s 6d and 6s 6d: Pueiding Raisinß, 5d 1b; TWanilla Kits, from Is 3d each.~H Watts, ' General D.aler, Pitt-street. WANTED, by a respectable Man with good references, some light employ mentt; wages i,o parti, ularobjoet rharacter and energy guarantee -AddrefisHC, STABeffice. ANTED Known, that H. Mann, Coachbuilder, Queen-slreet, has on hand several new Cmts, &c , of good workmanship and material, and respectfully invites inspection, Car riages of every detscriptiou made to order. —Note the address: Near Albert Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED to Let,, in Victoria street, a Two-story Bricjc t hop and Dwelling House. —Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street i WANTED KNOWN, Cbeap Drapery at D. McPherfon, Karangahape Road * ewton. An immense variety Prints, ~ us- Jins, Hollands, and Dress Goodß, &c , Ribbons, Lace, Collar*, Tien, Millinery, and Hosiery at telling-off Frioea ' WANTED, a situation. "as Daily Governeßß, —Address " Annie," at this office. ANTED KNOWN HobartTown Paling*! and Rails to be sold Cheap.—C. T. .-axton, !Newmarket. WANTED, for the' Newton Pottery a first-class Thrower; also, a Burner.—Apply at the Works. ANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil .Engineer in practice—Appiy at the office of this paper. A NIB I),, the General Public to know that.J. Alwingsr. Tailor i;la,te from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, Mo. 38, Yicturia-street, where he hopes to meet with' such support as hia knowledge and attention, to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's aud Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branched, executed at the shortest notice. -^ AJNI.bU, 6UU cons of Uld .9 » Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntii Metal, Wasta Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Bope, and Ksh'b ; a!»o, BottlM, Cast-off Clothing, <*o' ■ it " n&.T*¥& & CP.'S J-opflon IlilMjßp Stow' {£081, JUBHt*



WANTED a smart pctive Girl for Housework—Apply 41. Grey-Btreet, nexb Carpenters' *rms ■\lk' ANTED —We have just opened * ■ a f>p! ndid lino of -hirts aid < o I»rs i h« nil 'c to_ bi> cleared at Ss \ lo' f ,-.c«.r.es f>om Is jd — also, ties, c ll>rs, i.r«ces b.lts an! f oms, with i' 1 ii'B in white, and <ol!a s both linen and paper — The P>mheon, Ford, Poifcr and Co. \\T ANTED a Bricklayer. — Apply V* at W L Roth's Cheap U.d inpf and Kurni tnre Warehouse, Victoria-street, hack of Groyhoaud Hotel. WANTF.D, 10,000 People to attend at the Cloaring'-out *a'e of Boots, which will lie given at pric-Rto suit the depressed stat^of tho times — Gam-tt Tiros., I üblin Hoot Factory, Wnkc fi'-ul street, Auckland; at»l D.ovon-j-lrc^t. New PJy nvuth. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 46 drznn Ladies' .Tosf phine Kid Gloves, 1/6 $ pair, 2 pair for 2/0: 20 pieces of Muslins, only /6 $ ynrd by Ihe 12 yards ; Silver T>ress Buttcns, /5 3 aos.cn for 1/; lot of small Hals for Cliildren only/6 each ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/6 dozen ; 36 boxeß of gssorted colours of Buche Trimmings /4 and 10 per yard; lot of Ladies' Workbo'es irom !>/each ; nhild rf-ii's Pocliet Handkerchiefs, ]f> forl/.—II. Watts Gmoral Dealer Piit-Rtre*t For One Month!!, Knglish Walnuts, Clb. for 4/6; Tea Trays, 6/and 9/ per Bet; Yankee Pipes, 6 pipes, with a stalk 1 yard long, for 61. *&, ANTED KWUWft, that L). " * Goldib la prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Poors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, (louse Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, t,c.,&c., at the lowest miirket pviVard . Custom-honsa strait. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers rfamlßomoly Bound, at a trifling coft.' Mumc and other Binding dono in best styIR.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wytidham streei. W~ "ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, I'aiings, Shingles, Howse Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at tho lowest possible prices, at Yard, I!re»liwatar Road. All nrdcru attcnflod ro with rlf>npat.nh WAN'! ED, Wanted. Wanted to SeU (choapV 12 cases of Dri'd Appl«'P, M W lb, 3lt>s for Is ; abo t Bowt of Jam, Cd per lt> by tho. i r ; ea. 611 per tin, 5h fldprf dozen ; larice tins jh 6rl per dozen ; 50 dozen Pui-s and Saucers, only fid each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s 6d perdozen; Jugs mid Basins, 6s pr pair ; Toilet Bete, 14h each ; Moll and Blnck'd Plaid Matches, 6* 6d per pross ; Tin Matches, Is 10fl per dozen ; 50 doz< n Rhlrt Sturls, from 6d per Rot, 4s ptT dozen sets ; 40 boxes of Riinme'/R Soap, 2>l prr niltc, fis per bnx; CO dnzen Ofrln' straw Hats, lOd each, three for 2a; lot of small Straw lints 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers,. 4d, 6d, and Od (-ach; Is Dolls will he sold at Oil; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is M each; 60 dozen Wine Glass s, 3s 0 1 por dozen; 25 dozen lint Tnmtiltft. fls Cl per <li ■/. n, B<l each ; 110 dozen common Tumblers, !)<1 each, 4s per dozon ; GlaBH V.fru O'ups, Is Kd p«r iioz^n ;20 dozen Cut Ale Classen. 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats. 4d each, 3-i 4d per dozen ;40 dozen Fiiney Needle-cases ; 100 fjnod Needles, in n case, Is, Is 3d, and Is 6il each ; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d 63. Is, and Is Oil por bottle.; bottles Copying Ink, only Is Oil per quart bottle ; Hcai-let Ink, Cd per bottle; Epsom Sails, 411 m for Is; Wasbino Powders, Cd per dozen, 4 dozen for 1« Bil ; Dress Buttons, 4d poc dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, (Id per dozen pnirs; L'dies' Paj cr Collars, Id per rtrz-n, Cd per gross; House licotp, 8s Cd ; Fancy Bat'rfets, 1h Gd to 4» Cd ; lot of Vases, Is 6<l and 2s per pair; lot of FTome Roots, larg-o plzcm, 3s fid per yak ; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s Gel. ;sp and «f fld per pnir; lot of Maids' Boots (1 and 2 aiz- only 2s 6d per pair ; Pre served Ginger, only fls pc jar; V 0 dozen Tfii-testerß for trying t^a, 7s per do n ; Hiisins. 3s 6rt and 4s Od pi r dozen ; ,°,O dozen Pi^.. dinpr Bafins, 3s to 12s y.cv dozen ; 20 dozen PJaled Watch Guards, 2s Cd to 5s pach ; lot of Pilk and Wax Flowers, under pines shades, from 20s raci>; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter). rric<> £-1; Vegetable Dishes, 3s (ach, I'.Os prr drzen; Snip Tureens, 12s each; Tin Candßstickß, 0d tach, 7a per dozen; Scrubbiiißs, 10<l each ; chf ap Broodies nnd Eurrings, from 2s 6d per dozen ; C< py Bo<ks, 10>i and is Oil per dozen ; Steel Rings for Keys, id )ie,r dozen ; about G dozen Youths' Dress I.'ootH, only Cs Od per pair ; 50 (!oz n G.asH Sug.ir I3;iPir,B, is Gd each los per dozuu; J.adifV Kuftles, fum Cd; lot of superior Lustres, from 12^ to 2ro per i air ; Silver Lustre Tea] ots, fiom 27ff per dozen ; Toilet Requisites, 4s Cd to 6s 6d, s< t of three ; wlntc Pencils. 10(1 per box of 100 ; Good Tea, £1 Ik per bo*; gctnted Hair Oil, fill j ■ r brittle; 25 ilozou Glass Butter Dishes, 1b Gd each, 15s per dozen ; Cayenne Popptr Gd pir bottle, 4s Cd pt-r dozen; Kpsoais, Cd per dozen prickets. 2h Bd ) cr box of 7ti's; Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, Bs Od per rioVs—apply to 11. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt stroet. WANTED, ' " Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridlep, he, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. Gd. Bridle; by. far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Joneß, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer,, Queen-street. WANTED KTiTWH that J. UORRJSON is pejnred to execute all kindß of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton lload Lj^UK Immediate a comfortable S? Frpphold Fenii -roomed Cottage in Buker-street. Price, vCSO— apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OARD AND BESIDES CR— Board and Resid nee for two or three tingle G entlem- n or a Jlarried Couple, in a pleasant part pf Symonds-strett. tpposito to Mrs Ridit gs, mid close to the windmill — • pp y to fcTAB office, or on UjO premises. A NNUAL CLEAEING-OUT SALE OF SXJEPLUS DEESS MATERIALS, DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKTNS HA C COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLaIN AND FAECY DRHSS MATERIALS, BLACK AI-D COLORFD SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FIKC* US, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced.' 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. ._ Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the- Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns In dres* materials to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Lorff Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. "H. ATKINS. AUCKLAND FIRE BRIGADE. i\. Town Clerk's Office, February 1, 1876, The Superintendent of the Fire Brigade is prepared to enrol aboat Twenty Men for the services of the above Brigade. Terms of payment, conditions, and rules may be ascertained on application to the super intendent at .Engine Station house, Albert-street, any evening prior to tho 10th inst, frjm 7 vill 10 o'clock. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mo B V I L D E" RS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock pn SA.TUBDAY, the sth of Fei.iu-iy, fOrtheHSreefcioad » TWo-«orey Bluidlßg In JPrtng»»j*otteell. j



T>RTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. TBIS <WEDNKSO*Y) EVENING, Last Night! CHARLFS WHEATIEIGH ' (JH.-aiLLS WHii TLEIUtI IN .? lOTEKY OF T IFE! JOTT..-.RY OF JUIVS 1 LAST NIGHT BUT THREE OF THE SEASON! FRIDAY EVENING, Complimentary Benefit to Mr. Charles Wheatleigh! Special Programme !!! Box Plan at Uptou's Queen-street. pKINCE OF WALKS THEATER Bt Desire, SHAUGtLKAUN! TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), 3ki> FEBRUARY. LAST TIME ! ~ LAST TIME ! SHAUGHEAUN! pITYH A L L. TO-NIGHT, E. D. DAVIES, MAN-FISH, AND COMPANY. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF THE MAN-FISH!!! FRIDAY NIGHT BENEFIT of ST MARY'S oRPH ANAGE, Under tbe Patronage and in P/esence of Sir OKonoK Grey, X.C B. %W~ SATURDAY—Afternoon Performance, when 1,000 Toys will be given away. Every Child will receive a Present. ] Aumiseion—Children, Sixpence. OOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY! (BY GE.NERAL REQUEST). TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! B L 0 N D IN, THE HERO OF NIAGARA, WILL MAKE HIS Fiyst Grand Illuminated HIGH SOPS ASCENSION THIS EVENING, With Fpeeial Display of Fireworks, as designed and manu'aeturcd by Prcf^eor Ireland, of the Crjstal Pa'ace, Ocmorno Gardens, and North Woolwich, expressly lor these Grand Night Ascensions !!! BLONDIN'S .Grand Promenade Over Vesuvius, : Carrying on <hn Rope 2CO 11) S. weight of Firf-wortfl, surrounded by lirilliaat Fountains of Golden Rain, Stars, Rucknts, Xc, entirely en veloped in one Sheet Of Fire !!! Final and Grandest Feats of the Season!!! LOOK OUT FOR THE GEAND PYROTECHNIC DEVICE:— A Casket of Jewels, dispersing Diamonds, Hubys, Emeralds, and Sapphires! FIERY Dragons, Demons, and Serpents ! Dragons, Demons, and Serpents ! Dragons, Demons, and Serpents I Dragons, Demonß, and Serpents ! Great Capcado of Golden Fire ) Great Cascade of Golden Kire V TO-NIGHT! Great Cascade of Golden Fire) Flight of Twinkling Stars ) Flight of Twinkling stars - TO-NIGHT! Flight of Twinkling Stars j FJieht of Fiery Pigeons') Flight of Fiery Pi«eons>- TO-NIGHT! Flight of Fiery Pigeons] Aerial Maroons ) " Aerial Maroons \TO NIOH T ! TO-NIGHT I Aerial Maroons j Fountains of Golden, Kain") .••'• Fountains of Golden Kain>- TO-NIGHT! Fountains of Golden Rain) Brilliant lime Light Effocte) • •■ Brilliant Lime Lmht Effected TO-NIGHT! Brlliiaut Lime Light Effect*) Thonßandsof Dazzling Stars) Thousands of Dazzling Stare >- TO-NIGHT! Thousands of Dazzling Stars) Gas Illuminations 1 Gas Il'uminations! Gas Illuminations! MILLION PRICES. MILLION PRICES. Million Prices. Million Prices. Million Priots. Million Prices. Doers opm at 7 pn, performance to commence at 8 p.m. shaip. Entrance from 3ymonds-street, rear Choral Hall Pricbb of Admission : First-claßß £ea>p 45.; fecc i d-> lap* Promi naae, 25.. Children, h«lf-price ' tt*~ No Re-admission, jej No Smoking Aiioif kb, Operatic Selections by tbe Band. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. BIiONDIN, or 0. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. N.B.—■NOTICE.—The whole of the Spars and Timber nsed for Bondin's enc'osure for sale by private contract.—A | ply to O P. Maua, Star Hotel. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H. P. LYONS. Asent. IjCCIDENTAL HOTEL. The CAFE of this favourite Hotel Js now open in tbe same style which gait ed for it such a high repu tation under the propri* tort hip of Mr Ed. Perking The patronage of all old customers is respectfully invited. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, Vulcan Lane. ARKWORTH AGRICULTURAL S H 0 W. Return Tickets per Minnie Casey, on THURSDAY, 3rd instant, at 10 a m, 12/6. Mr. MoComish's Band in attendance. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the seventh) of One Shilling per Share, hat this day been made on the capital of the above named Company, payable to the secretary, at thf office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, or or before the J6th February, 1876. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 31st January, 1876. W, HAR DW I Q'K. • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVIi-lON MERCHANT, SHOBTLaND O.RfcBOKNr, Auckland G.W.H. in returning thanks to his nuiueroui fiienna and the public gereraiiy for their kind sup port d iring tbe past, is glad to inform 'hem that hi I» »«.!! llti h position to carry ottt with prosnptnss? &tt< <lett9,tc!l any pr&ra Ihftt. Uift? b« B»Uu.§tß<l W hj ijarts, ■ .. ...:>. iifi ! i Jieaa tort ftotalus Sbo<s» runnUtA



AUCKLAKD SHIPWRIGHTS' PRO TECTION SOCIETY. A Sjrcitl G*neral T\leet.i'rtw of this Society will be htld at it o Teuipt ranee Hall, Allx ri-Flri-1, on Friday, tho 4li iusiam. a 730 |.m. Misineps of iui| oi'txuo . i.vciy men ber in e»]jn-tvri t att<-r.il. Tln> roll wil. 1)B called lit 8 o'clock sharp ; membi-rs not answering will be fined, M. E. LIS, Secretary. r\ R A L L E N G E. Wo, the owners of the ynclit Gosd Templar, aro willing to sail any yacht that contested in ihe 6 to 10 tons race (eitjli h race), for the sum ol Twenty Pounds and upwards iiuiver through ilie i-a^er —kVUKIco Stak. (Sigurd) JAMES CATJUH!,HY, Fur self /id owners. OKEBY-STREET. For Sale. 5 Building Allotments, esch SO fett froataße. Price, £1 perfooi, ; terms easy. SAMUfeL COCHRANB & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. lAS REWAhD.—-LO>T, between 1U City Boad and Choral Ha 1 a gold Brooch on 31st Janna-y—App'y to J and J Dickey, r]PO LET, a comfortable Family Resi- JL dence of nine room?, garden well stocked with fruit trees; also a good piano for sale.—Apply to C. Sprugg, Upper Queen street, vewton. TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr T. Barnett, Pi tk Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next Pity Hall TO LET or for sale at Epsom a compact f«rm of eight acres unfailing supply of water, houie and every convenience, very rich soil. —W J Uawkwßll, Vulcan Lane. FOR Immediate f-ale, cheap two neatly finishpd four-roomed Cottages in New ton on 42 feet by 75 i>et freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchard, 5, Insurance Buildingß. ... OHIP BENVENUE, jJLji&v rO FKOM LONDON. j{_|_^_^^ Consign eea are requested to pass Fn *®®"s®a&» fries aitl obtain delivery ord:rs from the undersigned for their go. ds with ut delay . Car<o impeding the ducharge O' the ship will be landed aud >tored ati:orjsigi ees'risk an; exp-nse. » Sighi Hniryto clear the thip will be pasted at 3 o'clock p m on FKJ.JJaY the 4h instant. JnH B^TPKR. Agent NZ. t-hip, ing Co, l,imited. j^ QHIP BEJnVE NU E, /jjjgllg^ O FROM LONDON. kM^wx^ Captain McOowan will not be respon sible for any debts contracted by members of his crew, without his written permission. /~IROWN PUNCrSS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMIlliD). The Annual General MfetiDg of the above Com pany will be held at the Company's office, Bank Buildings. Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of February instant, at 2 o'clock Business: To receive re] ort of Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1875; Election of Director. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. N Z E I G E. Die Mitglieder dcs Deutechen Vereins werden hiermit beson<lers auf gefordert, sich bel der, morgen Abend 8 Ulir, statt findtntcn gtEchaeftlichen V*r gammlung einzufinden. Der Secretair dcs Deutschen Vereinß. TU" O T I C E. Having chartered the p.s "La^aEookh' to JlrWm. Somervillf, Mtßsrs. Holmes B<os do not hold them selven rcfpocsiblo for any debts he may contractor otherwise, without our written authority. For Holmes Brothers, J. EDWAEDS. FEVER WARD—PROVINCIAL HOaPIT_L. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, Ist February, 1876. Tenders are Invited for tho above work, and will bn received at this office until noon of 'Wednesday, tbe 9th instant. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public ■Works Office, Shortland-strett. HEADER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. GRIMAULT AND CO., PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMI3TS, 8, Bue VIVIENNE, Pabis. Messrs. GRIMAULT & CO. bfg to inform the public that they havp made arrangements in order to secure a regular supply of tbeir CE EBRATED REMEDIES, all prepared according to tbe formulas of the Official Codex. These medicines are prescribed by dul> qualified medical practitioners in all parts of the civiliM-d world. They *ll bear iheir pharmaceu tical dei'ominations, bo that pl.ysiciaus !mow exactly thp nature and property of tbe prescribed remedy. The lollowing list contains st me of these renowned preparations, which, as we'l as all the others, are con -Btant'y kept r>y Grimault and Co.'s agents, who receive them direct from Paris: — Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chi^f e'ements of boni-s and biord; is a r»pid cure to Ammiiv, Chlorosis, and iuipovenshed b ood. It has no costive properiies, and exerts no action upon the teeth. Grimault and Co.'s Syrup of Hypophos phite of Lime, The diseßses of ihe chest, Iritherto reputed inoir able. will find an a'mo«t cirta'n rem<dy in the syrup of BYPOPHOSPHITE of LIME of GRIMAULT AND CO. ASIHMA, BRONCHITIS, tbe different types of cough, never resist its bamtary influence. Grimault and Co 's Matico Capsules and Injections- Renowned physicians pref cribe Orimault's Matico as the most active, and at the same time the most in ffensive remedy m tbe treatment of acute and CHRONIiJ DISEASES. It hnß not like copaiba, the mconvemeuce of causing nausea Dusart's Syrup of 1 actophosphate of Lime. TONIC RESTORATIVE and digestive remedy of the firs onur, par'iculnr'v pnitable for FREBLE SUFJKCTS CONVACFSCENTS OLD PEOPLE and KICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the CAL CAREO US ELEMENTS entering In to tho constitution of inn bi>nep. Well adaptid fur married ladies and W&T N URSES, whose milk its enriches Grimault and Co 's Indian Cigarettes. Tbese Oigarrtteß, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the nwat remarkable virtues against asthma, nervous coughs, chronic laryn gitis, HOARSENESS. LOSS of VOICE, FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA. Agent in New Zealand : G A I C X I N, THE PHARMACY, Qtjeen-btrbbt, Auckland. STRAWBERRIES and CKEAM, of the finost quality, daily, ai Mason Bros.' Parnell Nur»Miy. Tf-LLERSLIE GARDENS Those who entered for the Sports which were to have come off at Kllerslie Gardens on Saturday last, can have ttieir Entrance Fees returned on applica tion to the Secretary, Mr. Alfred King, Star Offioe. DR. SCOTT being in Auckland for a fortnight, will nosive patients at the Star Hotel, Albeit-stceet, from 10 to 3. N" ORTH SHORE.—To Let, a Fur nisbed Villa Residence, beautifully situated; also a four-roomed Cottage.—Appiy to R. and R. Duder, House Agents. ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIO TO LAKE TAKAPUNA, ON TUESDAY, 3th FEBRUARY. Thep.s. Tskapuna will leave Queen-s'reet THiarf at 8.15 and 10.4 ft a.m , returning at 5 3j and 7 p.m. Vtm, ltriH9R)lei asp of,tb« ftMkirfi



rpENDEKS required (for labour Jl only) for a Vilia in Princeßßtreet. Plans, &c , to be s--en at my house in Queen-street, up to w ed nesdßy next —J. Smith, Draper. XT O T I C B In consequence of not having been abe to complete Stuc«-taking as soon as expected, ttie tiu.e lor receiv ing Tenders will be extended till Monday, 7th inst. Intending purchasers can see lists and obtain ail in formaiion on ami after Saturday, the 6th Inst. COOK & CLA.XTON. T ODGE MANUKAU, &C. Tho Regular Monthly Meeting will be held at fhe Lode;e-room, Commercial Hotel Onelr-Jiga, on WED NESDAY, February 2nd, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Jsy order of the R.W.M. J. W. WALLER, Secretary. NORTH SHORE.—To be Let on lease, a ecm'ortable Cottage and laige garden pleasantly siawt«a; £20 ier annum to an eligible tenant —Oliver Mayg. Devonport NOTICE.— For immediate Sale, a first-class Mangle.—Apply at once to Mrs Ways, Abercrombie-street. FOUND, m the Occidental Hotel, a Pawn Ticket, issued by Mr Neumegen, for .£l6. The proprietor can have it on application at the Star Office, by paying for thiß advertisement and giving description. FRIDAY, FEBKUARY 4. DKAWING-ROOM SUITE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ROSEWOOD AND MaHOGANY PIANO FORTES. HARMONIUM. THE subscribers will sell at tho Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next the 4th inst., at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, Mahogany Pianoforte by Bioadword and Sod, Ritewood Pianoforte by W L Flee, and Co.; Harmonium, with 7 stoi.s, by Alexander in oak case; i »in and other Chairs; Loo J ables, Lever Clocks; lion Booking Chair; Hair-seated Couch; 6 Chairs and Arm Chair; Whatnots; Chests Drawers; Double Wood Bedhteads ; Mattrabßes ; Pal liatses; Wai-hstands and Ware ; DuorMats; Crockery; Kitchen Utenei.s, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAYOTJRED with instructions from Btannu< Jo*es, EfQ. (who is leaving tho colony), will sell by public auction, at his residence, Fernside, on ahumUy, the 10th instant, at eleven o'clock, The Whole of his Very Supeilor First-class FUEMTUBE, LIBKARVT, etc, etc. Catalogues of the Furniture and Library are now being preprred, and will be on view on Wednesday next, the 9tb instant. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. 12 O'clock. Royal Gboegk Hotel, Newamabkit. BALANCE OF FURNITURE, Comprising — Lookirjg Glasses, Bedsteads, Mattresses, Pictures, BiJliard-taWe, &c. . grant~&"morton, Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITES IN THE SUBURBS. HPHE subscribers have received in- X struct ions to sell, by public auction, at tho Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday. 7th February, at 12 o'clock, the following freehold building allot ments, viz. :— Edenderry, Kyber Pasß—Lot 1, 60 feet frontage to the Kyber Pass Road, is situated on tho most elevated portion of the road, and commands an extensive view seaward Lot 3, at rear of above, has 33 feet frontage to Auburn-street Conquest Place—Lots 23, 24, 25, 46, 47, ana 48; 99 feet frontage each to firet and second avenues. This Block adjoins Messrs. Burgess, .and Mc- Connell's properties, and is a splendid site for villa residences, commanding a most magnifi cent view of the Harbour, North Shore, and Hauraki Gulf. Springbank, Ponsonby—lots W, 97 and 98, 42 feet each to Richmond Boad, situated cloeo to Mr McKinstry's Store Lot 49, 49 feet to Bichmond Eoad Lots 110 to 113, 40 feet each to Richmond Eoad. Brookville- Lot 42, 36 fert 11 inches to English-street, and adjoining Mr King's property • Lotß 92 and 93, 33 feet each to George-street Lots 60 61, 62, 71, 72, 73, 99 feet to George street, and 99 feet to William-street, situated close to Mr Boardman's residence, and having a good view of the Harbour, &o. Mount St. John—Lots 4, 5, <5. 7 and 9, section 2, each 60 feet Jront»«e to tbe Epsom Road Lots 13 to 10, section 2, each 60 leet to Epsom Ro»d Lots 19 and 20, section 2, each 60 feet to ■Williamson-street Lot 1, section 3, each 60 feet to EpFom Boad Lots 14 and 16, section 3, each GO feet to Williamson-Btreet. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONES.] [R. O. OaRK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4. COTTAGE AKD ALLOTMENT OTAHUHU. B. TONES & CO, HAVE been instructed to sell on Friday next at 12 o'clock, Cottage and allotment, 2?o 52, Railway-street, Otahuhu. By Order of the Mortgages. B TONKS.] [». O. CARS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. SALE OF WRECK. OR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IIV MAY CONCERN, schooner"* melaine.' messrs. b. tones & co. HAVE received instructiens to sell at their Rooms. Queen-street, by public auction at lien on Monda , the 7th February, for the benefit of whom it may concern. The Wreck of the Three-masted Schooner 'MELAINE,' 186 tons register, as ehe now lies stranded at the en trance to Eaipara Harbour. Particulars may be obtaii ed from the»Auc<ione«r; Or from MB. WALTER GRAH ' MB, Fort-street, Auckland. Auckland, January 31,1876 B. TONKB] [R. O. OARR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. t LEASE OF EIEBY'S COAL YARD. ______ «_w^ COALI*, COKE, FELLOES, SPOKEIf, (SHAFTS, FIREWOOD. LIME, HORSES, DRA7S, ETC., B. TONES AND CO. HAVE been instructed to Sell on Thursday at 11 o'clock, On the Premises, Queen-street, LEASE OF Ya ED for 5, 7, or 10 years. STOCK, consisting of Coal Coke, Firewood Lima. Ironbark Ppokeg, Bed i>nm Fallen », Shafts and js ayes, Blue Gum, eto. Horses, Cart, Weighing Machines, eto. This it well known as being th* best business of its kind in the oity; the podtton must always command a good trad*, aiid It i« wiU knotta Ifefl lfets oS»Ht>!*S tfil mm«4»im« ft »*mt, ;;:: ; "