ATJOKLATO FZUTED.- FIRST LnNIKGS. Gleeson, b Kobinßon, ... Lynch, b Steadman, ... ' Willis, lbwbSteadman, « Mumford, st Ooulson, « Yates, b Robinson, Dufaur, (runout)... •_ Buckland W. c and b Robinson V " Castelli, b Steadman, II Lankham, b Steadman, ... 1 Masetield, (not out) o .-gaclsland jun., b Robinson, o Ryes, !0 Wides, 3 No balls, ... ~■ _2 Total, 103

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) v This day,

Tlie Spsom Murderer. Winiata's arrival at the King country is well authenticated. He is now a t Pukernataa ■with Paiwhenua and other relatives between Hanjzatiki and Tc Kuiti. Tawhiao's family is at Kawhia.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. How to Capture a Murderer.

A native meeting called by the Govern ment came off at Mangatapu settlement. All the Ngaiterange chiefs were present. The natives positively refuse to give up Petara's murderers, but would listen to proposals made direct from Sir Donald McLean or the under Secretary or Mr Puckey. Feastings on the cheap took place in town yesterday, and Tauranga is infested with drunken natives.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent. 1 This day. Native Eascals in Government Pay Twenty men of tho >gatiwakaue started yesterday morning to drive off the survey party and bring in the theodolite and chains. They have received orders to use force if necessary. The surveyors are just as determined, so that these salaried obstructionists may meet with their match. There is no blame attached to the native owners. The Government and their salaried Maori officers are entirely to blame for the serious state of affairs in this district.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent). v , This day. Charge of Embezzlement. R A. Sherrin, late editor, Wananga, was charged to-day before the Resident Magis trate with embezzlement of monies belonging to the proprietor, Henare Tomoana. Mr Sheehan appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Lee defended. The case was dismissed. The Magistrate said the case shewed strong suspicions, but he gave defendant the benefit of the doubt.

Arrived : Luna from Wellington.

HOKITIKA

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Otago left Sydney at 2 30 p.m. on the 17th. She experienced S.W. winds and heavy sea during the voyage. She brings no news of importance beyond that wired by cable.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The representatives landed for the Colonial Prize Firing at eleven this morning. They were escorted by the Cavalry and Rine Volunteers to the Oddfellows' Hall, where they were entertained at lunch. They march to camp this afternoon. The streets are crowded.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Charles Bright delivers one of his free thought lectures on Sunday night, in Wil son's circus: Subject - Christianity, Inm itive and Political.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Sheep for Mr. Walker cf Waikato. Arrived : Ship Warwick, from London, «J days out, and 81 days from land to land. She had a fair weather passage. She brings 47 passengers and 30 prize Lincoln sheep lor Mr Walker of Waikato, all well. Tuesday. The Cable.-The Inward Mails. Yesterday fifty-four messages were re ceived per Australian cable, and thirty-nine forwarded. The process of receiving and transmitting messages by cable is much Blower than by the land lines. The words are indicated by flashes of light'; two opera tors are therefore required when receiviu. messages ; one to watch the flashes, and the other to write from dictation. The City of Melbourne sailed from ban Francisco with the English mails on the 6fch instant.

RIVERTON.

(Per Press Telegram AgeDcy) Tuesday,

A Singular Charge. A half-caste named William Fortune was charged at the Police Court yesterday with having committed a rape upon Catherine McKenzie, at Eastern Bush. The prosecutrix lived in a cottage half a mile distant from any other house, and her husband, who is a labourer, was working at a farm about 20 miles distant. The offence was committed on the night of the 12 th, when no one was in the house but the complainant and three young children. They were all asleep in the same bed, when the prosecutrix was awoke by finding a strange man beside her. He got away before she thoroughly awoke, and she was not able to swear to his identity, but strongly suspected the prisoner, as he had been at her house on the previous evening. The accused was remanded for eight days to enable the police to bring more conclusive evidence.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE BELLS. . Tee Australian Bell-ringers aye gaining in public favor, and last night a very large concourse 01 people assembled in the City Hall to listen to the " bells, bells, bels," which keep " time, time, time, with a sort of Runic rhyme." Bells have a wonder ful influence on the mind, which no other kind of music possesses in an equal degree ; Napoleon when on one of his depopulating exhibitions, wishr g probable in a dream of extermination, that the day might come when he should be pri»ileged to feel that he had slaughtered tha human race, and Stand on some solitary mountain as the " Last Man," the •üblirne extinguisher of God's noblest work. In such a position, he heard the POfteniaK sounds of village hells, which brought to his memory such words as ■' Gcd," ' Home,' "Mother," and the tyrant shed te»>s. Suchi* bn one lnst»nce of the influence of tbe "belli*, bells, bells," f»r many a t«le their music tells of yruth and home, and that sweet time when we last hear.i their soothlne chime. The Lynch Bellringers, too, are not forgetful of these old memories, but strike out tunes which seem to stir the blood and make an old man feel young again. We wrote last evening of the pro gramme generally of the varions melodies of the bells, of tha musi-al performances of Mr Statham and the vocal triumphs of Mr Keeley (not of the Olympic) and have little to sny in addition to our previous notice,as the performances were butaTepe i tlon of those of the previous eveuing. To-night's pro gramme wiU be an entirely new one, and will com prise Bomo of the most popular selections of the troupe, notably the "Chimes," ' Ca„nges."and "Joy Bells," and .» number of operatic and popular selec tions on the hand-bells The Messrs Lynch will appear in two or three new quartettes and trios, In cluding the "Schmoker Family" and "Hallelujah Band," etc. Mr Ch»s Keeley will introduce an entire change of comicalities, burlesques, &c, and Mr A. Stetham, the pianist, will play two overtures of his - <ta&_s«nposition. The biU of fare will concludewith a laughable farce entitled "Mr Ji Incon in want of a

Coachman," the leading characters beinsr sustained by Messrs Barry Lyricli aud ChurlesKceley. Alio getlier tho programme v likely to prove fully as attractive as the first one. MB, _wt>GTO^'S LECTURE The largo room of the Young Men's Chiistian Asso- cia ioa w&d crowiitd l»st evening b7 persons who wore desirous of heaiiDg Mr Jtw ngton's o_ inioDS on the character and career of William the Silent, one of the Princes Of Orange. Mr 1 hotjlis L, White, occu pied the chal', and haviog called Upon the Cboir for a song, introduced the lecturer by a few remarks on the kind of historic treat the aunicnie were l.keiy to have in connection with religious and ConSttutiOoal liberty Mr Kwington was received with Unml-tak able applause, ard commenced his diucoiuSß by a graphic sketch of the House Of Orange, which had given kings, statesmen, and heroes to the worjd. ae then de icted »t some length the \outh, education, and admirable manly traits of William's character, who could al«a\s keep a secret, which virtue won for him the sobiiquet of William the SUent. This description of Wi liam's character wa3 perfect in its way, bt4h as a mtntal sketch and beautiful piece of oratory. Space at our command for bids us following Mr Ewington through the strange eventful history of Wil iamß life to the period of his assassination in his retirement. There was not a single event of moment omitted in the le ture from the first marriage of tha her,, down to t«ia siege ahtl butchery of the remainder of William's faithful followers at Haarlem by Bon Frederick. Tne lecture wa3 eminently a success, Jts delivery occupied over two hours, aud yet many of the auditory felt disposed to sit a little longer Still, we cannot help saying that the matter discussed was sufficient for two ordinary lectures, and such division would have enabled Mr rtwington to have done ample justico to his subject, without boiDg obliged >o curtail some of its most interesting passages At all bveDts, Mr Ewington deserves tie thanks of those listeners for his labour of love in collecting facts from history in relation to human freedom, who have neither time nnr opportunity for searching for themselves. Mr Ewington's lectuic was given in a free and pleasing manner, with a half-promise that other lectures tcuching the house of Orange, on Maurice of Nai-oau, and the hero of tha Boyne.and William 111. of Eng land, might form the subject of future discourses. . We may also state that the leC'ttre was given in a fair spirit of enquiry with an apparent desiro lo do justice alike to Protestant and Catholic. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was cariied by acclamation, and the audience parted with •' God Save the Queen "

An emergency meeting of the Grand Black Chapter of I'eland, 149, will be held this eveni- g in the Pro testant Hall, Newton, at the Uiual hour. Tho monthly iaspectinn of Mo 3 Biflo Volunteers wid take pace to-morrow evening in the now Diill Shed. Arms and accoutrements, uiidrcss uniform. An important meeting will be held alter parade.

DISTRICT FIRING—THIS DAY.

The first squad of second set district prize firing took place this morning at the Mount Eden range under the superintendence of Mfijor Gordon. The weather was splen did. The ranges were 200, 400, and 500 yards, seven shots at each range. The following are tho principal scores :

Vols. Moss, Victoria, GO : Saky, JSTavals, 59. Sergt. Mason, Victoria, 55 ; Col -Sergt Self, 54; P.O. Hunt, Navals, 5.3; Waite, 53; Vols. Little, Hobson, 53 ; Carson, Hobson, 52 ; Eady, Victoria, 51 ; Gatland, Victoria, 40 ; Taylor, Hobson, 49; Moore, Navals, 47 ; Burke, Hobson, 46 ; Sergeant Trayes, Victoria, 40 ; W. (i. Smith, Navals, 45; Vol. Fowltr, Victoria, 42; E. Moore, Navals, 41; Vol. McCarthy, Hotsor, 41.

CAB-TATin shipment to hand !

!NeW Cari _t.s just opened np. The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the Hotjsu Furnishing business. Having secured tho services of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of first-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO IN^PJCT THEIR STOCK.

Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges

by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Draper,, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land.

The Duke of Modena, Archduke Francis of Austria,died childless and intestatejeaving a fortune amounting to nearly £7,500,000. This will be divided equally between the Countess of Chambord, the mother ofJDon Carlos, and a niece of the Archduke. _iaom»

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N ° T i ° E- Monnt Albert Pound—lmpounded on the 21st day of February, 1876, by the Banger, One (1) Bay Marc, with white ofl'-hind-foot (owner not known), lor trespassing on the Mount Albert Boad ; and in de fault of being released, the above horse will be fold at the Public! Pound, Mount Albert, on the 7th day of March, 1876, at noon.—(Signed), James Page, Poundkceper of the Mount Albert Pound. ~_ZX QHIP CITY OF ATJCK- J_f|§o|k_. £^ LAND, CAPT. RALLS, FOR rt__f;Sß__—_ A n C[a i ms against this vessel must be rendered in duplicate at out office before Friday. the 25th instant, at 10 a.m., ot they cannot be rtiCcgnised. _-.--. CRUICKSHANK & 00., Agents. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, February 23, 1876. RINITY CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, DEIVONPORT. A Meeting of the Children of this School will be held in the Church THIB EVENING, at 7 o'clock punctually, at which the Bishop will present the Prizes gained at his late examination. Parents and friends of the children are requested ; to attend. i A UCKLAND SCOTTISH jC_L VOLTJNTEEB3. The Monthly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed ou Tuesday, the 29th instant, at 7 30 p.m. Uniform : Undress, arms and accoutrements. By order. _ Qfli _. MOWBBAY> Captain. in RAND BLACK CHAPTER OE \J IRELAND, No. 149. An Emergency Meeting will be held in the Protes tant Hall, Newton, on Wednesday evening, 23rd in striut. at 7.30. The attendance of every member is requested „ _ ... . Business : The Election of Officers, and other im portant business. __.. __- T By order of the W.M. TN THR ASSIGNED ESTATE OF JL THOMAS BLACKMORE, OF NEW CASTLE, BAKER. Creditors in this Estate must send in their claims tiM Levy and Co., Queen-street. Auckland, for the Trustees not later than the 7th March, 1876. For the Trustees, Mogs M . LEVY. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, U No. 421, I.C The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will beheld This (Wednesday) Evening, at 7.30, at the Masonic Hotel. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. REPAIRING- APPROACHES TO WADE BRIDGE. Tenders for the above work will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of Monday, the 6th March next. Specification at the Public Works Office, Shor land-street, and at the office of the Weiti District Board. .... om BEADER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. I^RANGAHAP B DISTRICT BOARD. T ndera are required until the 23rd instant, for Forming and Channelling, according to specifications. Apply to THOMAS BARNES. Chairman. rrTo lTlf I L D E RS. Tenders are invited until 4 o'clock of Thursday, 24th Cant, for additions to Shool-room, Hepburn ' "%_.; ftc, to be seen, and tenders left, at th< ; schoolroom. __ GORRIE, _ Chairman of Sohool Committee. I ___ — imO CARPENTERS, & c , H.™..T_. rffi £ gHfl , 4 00 _ 1 Cti3l cm House-street,



M_M__ra^«3__w»rt^*Mi<«aa^^ w i^--n^"j^^___g_l_. \%T ANTED, for Bailey & Co 's Boot VV Factory, and Errand Boy.--apj?ly on lb premises, Mgh strewt. ■ AIS TED, a smart active Errand Boy, one Tvho knows his way about town preferred.- Stephen* & t artr-r, 136, (.neen-street__ WANTED a Boy.—Holdship and Co.. Custom-lionse-street. TJTTaNtSB, fl Boy. —A. Smart, y v Elliott-street. . fit ANT KD, 8R active Lad or Youth VV to assist ~W. J. MesgefigeE, BP»g.- — W" ANT Xl), a good Geiiefal Servant, j -Mrs Messenger. Queen-street; ANTED, a General Servant.— Mra Hatßwell, Princes street. ANTED, a first-ckss General Servant.—Star Office WAN TED, for three or foiir clays, a quick clear Writer.—Apply in own hahd writing Box 37. Post-office. ANTED, a Boy for the Coach smltbinK, one accustomed tn striking pre ferred—AjiplyatQuinn^^ ANTED, a Boy as indoor ser vant. — Apply in tbe morning to Mrs Obambeilin, Eden Crescent. . \h} ANTED, i? Harness Maker, a *^ collar hand prefersd.—Apply to K. T. Webster, 133, Queen-street, cent Union Ba"k. WANTED a smart active Lad at once.—Apply attl-e Cafe, Occidental Hotel. W ANTKD two or three pick nnd shovel Men at High-street, b«ck of Cooru W Clothing Matt, to-morrow morrow morning at eight, sharp. WANTED, Tenders for Building a workshop. Labour only. —- Apply Tron with's Boot Factory Waki fluid-street. IVAiNTKI). two smart Canvassers; V V can make £3 per week —For address, apply Stak Office. WANTED, six good Carpenters.— Apply to Mr Place, Foreman at McArtliur, Shera aud Co.'h Buildiiig, Queen-street. Ooodhands only need apply: UNGi GEMENT Wanted as Mom- JtJJ lug flovf mess. Two hours daily tuition, 10s a week.—Address Mrs S, Stat. Oflico. Wk ANTED to Sell, cheap, about 3 acres of T.aud. with a two-rcomed Cottage thereon.—Apply to William Brownhill, Bootmaker, BS, Queen-street. \A/ANTED, a good Laundress for * * Wihvera Hot Springs.—Bobert Graham, Higli-street, WANTED, on or about a month hence, a comfor.ible detached House in the snburds, 4 or 6 rooms; permanent, tenant—Apply, mating rent, ftc . to L.Q.C, Staa office. __ AN i ED, a Female Servant.— Apply to W. Oliver. WANTED, Carpenters and Joiners. —Philcox and Bartley, Albert-street. WANTED, a situation by an ex perienced Milliner; country preferred would go South.—Address Milliner, Stab Office. W~ "ANTED, Good 'Jailors; highest wages given —W. Battray, CG, Queen-street. ANTED, a Compositor for the Ray of Plenty Times.— Apply to Publisher, Stab Office.' ANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful for tho Manukau Hotel,— Apply to H. Hardington, Onehunga. ANTED, good Carpenters.— Saxton'a Building Depot, Kewmarkot. ANTED, an experienced Nurse maid, must bo well accustomed to young children ; references required.—Mis 11. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent. ANTED, Pick and Shovel Men acctv-toined to ilie use of Powder.—Apply Freeman's Bay Reclamation Works. %%/ ANT X D to Purchase, Fowl * V Manure (dry).—B. dittos and Son. WANTED Known, that from my long experience in tbe sale and repairs of Sewing Machined, I am enabled wth conlid-nce to state that the Howe i-hnttle Machine is without exception (he best one made It is baiter in principle, better made. haw a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the tame siz' thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable 10 get out of order than any other I have just received the (irst consignment p» r o.h Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO W. HE *LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. WANTED Known, tbat E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £100.—For lurther par ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland street, Auckland. _____ \\7 ANTED to be Known, Mr. Tar- V V nor, Hydro, atbiflt (late Ship Surgeon), is not practicing :ih a Medical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure air. di»t, exercise, drj heated air, and applications of hot and cold water Consultations free, at the Turkish Bathe. A N T~~ E D Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles anc Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s. Saddle, and Os. 6d Bridle; by far the best value in Anokland. Al other goods propoi tionately cheap. Save tin importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones Wholesale and Betail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer. Queen-street, m . I' M B E B The TJni n Sash and Boor Company, Mechanic) Bay, are cUing their large and varied Stock c Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very lo rates. 1 Sawanst given away in large quantities. Brin your own bags. "Fi 0 K~ S A L ] , R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agbn: Markk.t House. FOB SALE, in Brown ptreet. Ponsonby, a new tn roomed Cottage verandah pnd good well, allottnei 5 40 feet XIO7 Very cheap-£l9o. FOB SaLF, 6 acres of good Land at Kemuera, o " the road to f-t. John's College, a splendid site for gentleman's residence. Price, £135. FOB, SiLE, 140 acres of good land atTeAra near Mangawai; good roads, and first-class situalaoi Price, lOsper acr«. . ' FOB SALE, a six-roomed Cottage In Collmgwooi street, allotment 33 feet x 105, good garden and fru trees, plenty of water, and in good repair, Pnc a £170. Terms easy. •, . t FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages at Glenbun of 6 and 7 rooms, with every convenience, near, new. Price, £l7sand_4oo. ,'-,'_'_ FOE SALE, seven-roomed House in Newton Roai very suitable for a f-hop, good well, outhouses, etc etc. Price, £230. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new four-roomed Cottage, wn verandah and good allotment, on the Mount Ed( Boad. Price. £125. ) FOB SALE, several first-class Farms for sale ne town, and on goon terms FOB SALE, allotments m the suburbs, at 1c )f FOB SALE, a choice Farm of 56 acres at Titiran. c adjoining Mr Parr's property, all fenced and in gra 6 with the ex,: ptioa of 20 acres of bash; a good toy roomed. House, with cowsheds, etc.. etc. Pric £175 r FOB S*LE, 120 «ores, with House, good well ai ' other improvements Price, £100. FOR SALE at Mount, Albert, a very snpen > r Dairy Fa-m of a' out 50 acres, without doubt the be s. _ arm In the district. Terms easy. FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. 81 of good Hush Land, near tow £100 140 of rich soil at Waiuku. £300 60 „ of good Land, Parish y Omam. £8 a- 200 „ of rich Land, Parish, of Hob £1 an acre ie 100 „ of good Laud, Waikato, £1 acre. R. C. GREENWOOD, _ Auctioneer, House, L_np, and Esta A GENT, c* MABKET HOUSE. _g "OIANO.—A Pianiste wishes to gi JT T,r S Tons at One Guinea per Quarter to child or art nlte. Wrl.'es attended, one guinea.-MrsS I*l*;' '•" ••*' '- ' ' ' !:-* - - i""^ . .*"■■: t^-___! 'J>



V F the Person who was seen to take ~- n Shepherd's Pluid Shawl off a chair at the City Hall will leave it at the Stab Office, tho owner will feel obliged. QTRAY ED, a Earrow Pig, black O pointed wilh white. Anyp-rson finding it will be rewarded.-R. B__ey and Onehunga I^OUNCT on Monday last, a large JC Black and White Dog—Apply Laboratory, Ed eh-atrGirt. _____ jfsi KEWARD.— Lost, in Newton, 0&/A n Watch and Chain.—Apply Star offlc» V OST or .-TOLEN, a fern thfieJd ' buttle Dog, named "Rover," Black, with horfc „ -ize-taker of the last show in Market TMJ. Tbflfl m, _.... -*-t to anyone ref„, mi ig House A few}*"! WiU ne p«— - him after this him to Swr. Oilice. AnjO/le reiilmu 6 - 'the elite will be prosecuted wt-h the n't "Ost Beverly v.. law The dcg is well known. Tha police are In- . formed. ___^ LOST, a yellow and white Cow in milk—Reward paid on same being- returned to Dr Stockwr-11 SyhioiKts-street; piW^ATD i tors hTp. TO THE RATEPAYBRS3' OF THE CtTsf OF AUCKLAND. Grntlbmkn —I beg to announce that I am a Can didate for Election as one of the City Auditors. Should you do me the honour to again give me your confidence I will do my duty in Ihes.me independent way as hitherto, whhout fear or £ V,S AYMOIJTH> 33, Fxchans.o Buildings', Feb. IS. 187-1. niTY A TJ..D IT 0 R S HI P. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gkntlemsn —I beg to annouVe that I am again , a Candidate for the office of Auditor to the Citf. and that if you .hould ait«in honour me with ynur suf frages 1 shall in ihe future, »s in the past, c.orjs'der imself as repres-ritinK the generally, and do my duty faithfully, and without fe^r or favour GJIOKGIij b Abr.lt. niTY AUDIT o'HSIhTp. TO THE RATEP^WR^Off TnE CITY OF AUCICD^ND. Gkntlfmbv —t beg to iutimnto that Tarn a Candi date for jour fuffr«Ki'S, as one of tho Auditors for the ensuing ye«r, find trust, if favoured by your support, to prove that your confidence has not been mis- Jjlaced' T. LEIGH WHITE. LRT, for a term, a large com fortable rwelling-llouso, pleasantly situated near Rvmonfls-stroet, latch in tho occupation of Mr P A ' Philips. ContainH nine rooms, bath-room, store-house, fowl-hou-e. stable, large asphalted ynrd, double veraridah commandinffßpl«ii'lld vi<w, garden, <niH and water lhid on, ka , within three n.nmt-s walk of the M-urket -Apply to Mr PL i;";", agent, Insurance Building;; or to Mr P. A. Philips, lown Cork's Office. TO LET, a three-roomed Cotfcage^n Parneli; rent, (is.-R. Davis. Domain View. ripo LET, on Lease, those command | ji.n- premiHOß in Shortland and Fort-Rtreets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Mc^rthur, Shera and Co. Poss-ssiou can bo given on the Ist July next. W. J. GAWK WELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T Barnett, Perk Butche ppoaite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. rpO LET, Unfurnished Lodgings; X very superior accommodation, ntvery moderate rent; one or two rooms - Apply to Mrs Schmidt, in st house right hand Franklin Road, Auckland. OUSE To Let, containing five rooms, ovf-rjooking the harbour ; entrance from Grahnnie-streot. — Appy at my office, Break water Road.—R. Barlley. O RENT or Purchase —Wanted, a t-cven-roomed Hou:-e, in good repair, well supplied with water, in any suburb on a 'bus lino.— State particulars to LG_ SjAii_>f«c_ TO RENT, three Unfurnished Rooms within ten minutes walk of Post-office.— Apply Box 2. G P.O. A FIKST-CLASS CHANCE EUR __. A BUSINESS MiK. To Let or Leaso, the Good Templars' l-'amily notel and Boarding-house, overlooki g tho Government Wharf, Onehunga. The House contains 10 Booms, bcsi<ies Bathroom, Closets, Cupboards and Store room for passengers' luggage, a good Shop in con nection which would mi>re ban ])iy the rent, luir niture, can be had at valuation if required A never atling well of water on ihe premises. The present proprietor (Mia Williamson) giving up owing to fati ng heajth.- Further particulars can be obtained rom Fleming and Stevenson, Oaehnnga. ORTH SHORE—A furnished Houso to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. Rid R Dud»r. Uouse and Lm d Agents. 1 pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— v 7 App2v_a_the_^TAß_^ftice : . \l7 O It "SAL E. ' A Farm in Taranaki, comprising 3">o acres of first " class Laud, fenctd in, and laid down in grass; a " good Six-roomed House 5-stallert Stable, with other out-buildinys ; 500 Sheep, and 40 head of Cattle. In In addition to which, there is a good assortment of farming implements and tools of every description. 3 The whole bwug in good working order, it is a rare 3 chance for anyone desiring a good homestead. The f Farm,is bounded on the South by water frontage. • There is also a splendid stream of water running through i he centre of the property. For further particular* apply to > ARTHUR HA.RLEY, 2 Waitemata Hotel. . o T I C E. • I will not bo answerable for any Debts contracted 0 by any person whatsoever in my name, without my i, written order, from this date. ' ' RICHARD SMITH. " February 21.1870. _«&. «ffl» #■»_, __ £iO REWARD. Ow^-J ' NOTICE, s City Surveyor's Office, )f 23rd February, 1870. The above reward will be paid to anyone who will w give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person Driving Drays or other Vehicles along the Paved Water Channels within the city bound >' arieß' W. ANDERSON, City Surveyor^ g "T MERICAN SEW I"NG ~ ' MACHINES. E THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. . THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. *' SIMPLE, 7fi COMPACT, ,? EFFICIENT, 11 DURABLE, AKT> ,n ..••-, '^a-'LETE a I sews with the least possible amour- a labour, and ,i a girl of twelve years can run it with rat fatigue, „' it is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THB HOME" SHUTTLE d- Is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewii it Machine ever invented. c, This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he "Lock-stitch, a< (alike on both sides), has a seX-adjusting tension ly and Is adapted to every variety of sewing for famil. wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths d > And will even Sew Leather. 5 ' It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle fll hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew oi and gather at the same time, and wiR work equall; ™ well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, witl Sißr, Linen, or Cotton Thread. ar It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detrac from the merits of any other machine. m We claim to sell n The Best Family Sewing Machine is 'ss the Market, ir- WITHOUT BEGABD TO PKIOE, ;e, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishin. to buy Sewing Machines give the ad "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, °r ; will have the preference. -St With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer. Braidei Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Fit Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use m> All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE: ---1 . Complete in box £4 10 of With Table and Treadle £6 16 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, co > with Cover, Lock and Key £8 Some thousands of these machines have now bet an sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmo possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous test monialsj which we forward on application. In p<oof of their superiority over all other machin __ we guar *ntee them for five years -TE To be had at aU SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all — Storekeepers Thboughobt the Colo. Vfi SOLE IMPORTERS.:] ren L. D. NATHAN ■"& O.C 'at j AUCKLAND.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. . Lessee .. .. Mr. R. J. Do Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. 1 THE LYDIA HOWARDE OPERA DI CAMERA TROUPE ! "Will appear at the above Theatre i t for a season of TWELVE jSIGHTSUJ OPENING NIGHT, a -«V EVENING KEXT, 25th FEBRUARY, S FRIU*.-. ,-,.., "ied Herve s celebrated Willbeproau,. Opera Boutte, a' With a Full Caste, A3 rSRFO*MEi) BY THEM FOB OVER 100 NIGHTS IN Axrai&aiAy "With New and Gorgeous Dresses. i - CITY HALL, AUCKLAND. Positively for" tot* Nights oflly 5 TO-NIGBT (WEDNESDAY), FEB. 23, J IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE OELF.AIIATED L V N f' H FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY _ V N C H FAMILY LYNCH FAM IL 1 LYNCH FA M I L V LYNCH FAMILY - •!• i_ w 05 =___ = = = =: = = ; pi « .!- •• _ S .. BELLRINCERS -- £ £ ■■- JJELLRINGERS •• m 2 .N BELLBINGERS •• £ g -I- BELLRINGERS -I- g S -I- T " g _J __-_s_._z___.-__S w INST RUM E N TALISTS! I N STRUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS! 1 VOCALISTS ! I N S T R U M E N TALISTS! I N S T R U M E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS! ( VOCALISTS ! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS! VOCALISTS ! Now on their tour around the World. MR. CHARLES KERLEY, MR. CHARLRS KEELEY, i MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CfIARLES KEELEY, The Great English Comique and Ethiopian Comedian. MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHA.M, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, Pianist and Composer. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Fibst Change or Programme! Novelties ! -r- EVERYTHING NEW ! -i- Novelties ! NEW ( ) NEW Selections on the Hand-Bells! gtW NEW ! Airs on the Stand-Bells ! NEW NEW Ballads on the Clock-Bells! NEW x-rfvy- Instrumental Combinations! I NEW Comic Songs! fNTRW NEW 1 comic Tbios! ££11 NEW Comic quartettes! JN — YV NEW Burlesques! NEW NEW Comicalities, _c., &c, &c. jjew NEWi, /NEW The wliole to codclude with the Screaming Farce of ME. JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN! Mr Johnson, an Irritable merchant.. Harry Lynch. Jimmy Flapumgaffum, head waiter .. Willy Lynch. Pompcy, the newly engaged coach man Chas. Keeley. Reserved Seats, 3s; Second, 2s ; Back, Is, Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8 precisely. FRIDAY, GRAND COMMAND NIGHT ! Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE MARQUESS AND MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY AND SUITE. The BAND v>ill play outside the Hall every evening, from seven to eight. HENRY LYNCH, Sen.. Proprietor. r\PENING QERVICES OP THE ,NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BBRESFORD-STREET. Sunday, February 27th :- Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. Db. Wallis. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. Laishlky. Thursday Evening, March 2nd :— CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth:- Mornin" Service—Conducted by REV. R. F. MAC niocol. At the close the Lord's Supper ■will be administered. Evening-"A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinslex. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. 1 The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of the New Church. \ f\ H O B A L HALL, FRIDAY, 25tii FEBRUARY. a Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Choral A ssooiatlon. y President: The Klgbt Rev. the Bishop. Selections h of Choral Music comprising Anthems, Cantic es, Hymns, and Ca-ols, will be performed by a choir 1 under the direction of Mr Brown, commencing al 8 p.m- Admission, FREE. Collection to defraj a x~~seLeot dancing- class A will be opened at Mrs, Wilson's Seminary, toi ~ ~p "iVv_i- atrflpt on Thursday, 2nd March. A com 8 petent BC t erwm attend from 7.30 to 10 p.m. eael dancing night. PUBLIC 2 NOTICE GOVERNMENT~LIi_ INSURANCE. ,„ Mr J. G- BAKER Travelling Agent for both t_ nf Ordinary s»nd Industrial Branches of the New Zes ti l*nd Government Life Insurance Tepartmen re<pectf ally intimates to members of register* „h Friendly Societies, Oood Templars, and the publ gme'-ally, that he will leave Aucaland on or aboi the 25r,h instant, and that, for the purpose of meetii tbe convenience of all persons who are desirous obtain any information in reference to Life Insuranc he will be in attendance on TUKSDAY, WEDNE *V DAY and THURSDAY, between the hours of and 2 o'clock, at the office of Mr Samuel Worrr ) above Mr W. Giaham'a store, corner of Queen ai ' Shorfcland-stteets. or at any other time or place to appointed by any person wishing to consult him.



KT-EWMARRET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTBE: HISHONOTtTnESDrSM>TBSDSSTO*TnBPitOYI*CB. [ THE CONCERT Co celebrate the Opening of t'-.e above Hall, will take place on TUESDAY, FJBBR'' ARY 20i'H, 1576, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. Tickets may be obtained from any of the Commit ee, or from the Booksellers in Queen-street. J. H. WITHEFORD. Secretary. MH. BATGER'S Final Lecture (theoretical) 01) ".The Great Pyramid,"next lurSday, at 8 p oj., St. David's School-room, top of ij monds^streeS. Admission hy ticket or is. TO-MOSROVt\ M. JONES & Ctf. tI7_LL sell by auction at their stores. , YY No. 1, Queen-street, to-morrow, 24th inßt., j 111 o'clock, A Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (new and oid), consisting of Iron and Woodenßed steads, Mattrasses, Pi lows, &c, Table Wash- Stands, Toilet Tables, Chairs Couch &c., Boots and Shoes, Clothing, and a lot of sun dries. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT- ' MENTti, Dr_tONPORT. i THE Subscribers have been instftl©- > ted to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, fort-street, on Monday, 28ih instant, at twelve ''clock, THAT COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, situated atT) c vonport (a short distance from the Victoria Wharf), contaioirg eight rooms, together with the allotment (ahout ODe acre) on which it is erected, securely fenced and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and now in the occupation ef Mr F. B. Woodham. And, Large B»ilding Allotments adjining the above, and having lrontagoa of about GO feet each to Victoria Ruad ana s private strebt, most con veniently situated, beinsf within three.minutes walk of the wharf. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS. iR- °- CARR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1873-4-5. 50LD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, BROOCHES, LOCKETS, FINS, &c, ' &C, &c. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Neumegen, to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, The Following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES : -1873— Octooer. 1583.. 11..4 Gold Rings 1672.. 25.. OP G old G Watch and Chain November. 1811.. 15.. 3 pair Gold Earrings and 2 Necklet! "1.74— March. 442.. 9.. Brooch and Earrings 443.. 9.. Brooch and Earrings August. 1054.. 19.. Locket beptember. 1735.. B..Locket and Ring October. 2003.. 14.. Gold Cham and Seal 1875- March. 968.. 27.. Diamond Ring 1001.. 30.. Diamond Ring April 1141.. 9..Earrings, Ring, and Cross June 1730.. 5..2 Medals • 1728 . s..Silver Gravy Spoon, 4 Silver Spoons, 2 Silver Muga, 2 Knives, Forks, and Spoons, 1 Silver Kife and Fork 1701.. 8. .Silver Mounted Pocket Book 1783 10..OFSG Watch 1823 14 20 Silver Handled Table Knives, 2 Pins, 4 ""■"" Bmgs, Bracelet, Brooch, and Mustard Pot 1834..14..Ring _„,_«_• 1861 16.. SL H Watch and Gold Chain 1866..17..0F5L Watch 19_..21..5L h Watch 19;8..21..5et0f Stud*. 1955 24..G01dHL Watch, Pin, Scarf Ring, Links, 4 Studs and Solitaires 2016..30..0F5V Watch July. 2038.. 2..RingandPin 20i8.. 2..8r00ch and Pin 2053.. 3..SHG Watch 2065.. 6.. SH G Watch and Earrings 2071.. 5..G01d Locket 2081.. 6..W01d Pin ' 2095.. 7..8G a Watch 2141.. 12.. Chain and 2 Rings 2 244.. 21.. Locket. 2149.. 12..Diamond Ring 2150..13..0F5L Watch 2 79.. 14..,J old Chain and Locket 22i9..19..S LB Watch 2235..20..2 Rings 2238 ,_o..Ring - ___... 2251.. 21.. OV G Geneva Watch and Chain 2264.. 23.. Ring 2-81..24..Chain 2284 24..3 Studs and Links 2322..28..0F S L Watch, Suit of Clothes, 1 pair Boots, and Bags 2344.. 30.. 2 Wedding Rings 2349. .31..4 Studs August. 2377.. 2..Ring 2359.. 4..Bilver Jewel 2436.. 6..3Stads 2439.. 6..81H Watch and Chain 2443.. O..GH L Watch 2440.. 7..SLH Watch 2458.. 7..0FS Verge Watch 2209. a7. .8 G H Watch and Gold Chain January. 258,,25..800k June. 1772 . 9..Opera Glass 1814. .12. .Looking Glass 1888.-19-. Cruet 1867.. 17.. Sewing Machine 1937.. 23.. Concertina July. 2052.. 3.. Aneroid 2116.. 9..C10ck ' 2213..17.. Clock 2361..31..2 Plated Mugs ~ August. 2372.. 2..Cornßt June 546 8.. 30.. Shawl 6191. .24..2 Trousers and 12 Towels n 270.. 27.. *uit 6293.. 27.. 2 pairs Leggings August _ • 7158..26 Dress and Shawl 7264.. 30.. 2 Flannels and 1 Drawers 7278..30. Shawl 7335.. 31.. Coat September 7375 •_.. Blanket and Dress 7416 3.. Silk okirt and Jncket 7466.'. 6 Oil Coat and Trousers 7498.. 7. Coat 7638.. 11. Blankets 7650..U..6 yards Plaid, 7c84.. 13..Satin Dress 7692.. 13.. Blankets and Sheets 7737..15.. Coat 7837.. 17.. Blankets ■ 7845.. 18. Blanket. Petticoat, and Stuff 5 7851.. 18.. Wlk Dress ■ 7865.. 18.. Blanket and Veßt i 7955..22..Tr0u5er5, Boots, and Vest k 7970.. 22.. 3 Dre3s Pieces, Clock, and Skirt ' 7952..23..C0*t and Vest 8025.. 24.. Coat and Vest ; 8108.. 27.. Shawl, Drawers, &c 5 8118.. 28.. Boots 3 October - 8185.. 2..Trousers i 8189.. 2..Trousersand2 Vests 8192.. 2..Silk Dress - 8238.. 4..Trausers, Vest, and Books 8 48.. s..Fr' ck, Trousers, and Vest 8315 6..Coat >. '. 8409.. 9.. 3 Blankets and Sheets 8519.. 13.. Suit 8 32.. 13..Trousers !. 854i..14..0»at 8 64..15..'-hawl 8624..18.. Coat 8640.. 18..Skirt, Frock, CI ak, and Body 8820.. 26.. uuilt and Dress ie «902..28..C0atand 'Irousers . *■ 8909..28..2 Coats *■■ 8920.. 28.. sheet, Jacket, Petticoat, &c ■d .November ie 8964.. 1.. Trousers, Vest, and 2 pair Boots at 8976.. L.Troutera and Vest ig 9026.. 2.. 3 Coats, 2 Trousers, 2 Vests, and Ba_ to 9U73.. 3..Regalia ie, 9i.81.. 4.. Quilt and Trousers .8- 9136.. 6..Coat and Vest 12 September is, 7899..23..2 Coats andJfests ad January "-^ •£ :.;„.. be 800..28..5uit Moles and Jacket



THUBSDAY, FEBRUAKY 24, NOON. EARTHENWARE! EARTHENWARE} Ex 'Benvenue,' fkom London. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, ex ' Benvenue,' from London, 10 crates of White Granite Ware assorted, each con taining Teapots, Sugars Creams, Bowls, Cups and Saucer*, Plates, Disfr'S. Bakers, Happies, Boats. Pickles. Vegetable D_.«hes, Jugs, Ewers and Basins, Chambers, Mugs 1 hdd. Silver Lustre Teapots, _c, Also, Sundry lots of Earthenware, Glassware, Basket* ware, Lustres, Vases. Lamps, Furniture, &ft Terms .-—Cash. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &0., WvifYABD-STRBET. FOR POSITIVE SALE, M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been favoured by instruc tions from J. R. Davis, Esq., C.E., to sell by motion, at his residence, VVynyard-street, opposite the residence of Joseph Howard, Esq., on Friday oext, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,, which has only been a few months in use, consisting of Drawing-room Suite, walnut snd green damask; Walnut Pianoforte, C*e_„s Table, Japanese Vases, Curtains, Poles and Rings, Carpets, Ornaments, &c.; Bedroom Sillies, Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Mntirasses and BceMiugs, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Stands and Cflasses. Washataiuls and Ware. Carpets, Chairs, tf« , Dining Table, Chairs, Clieffionior, &c„ Dinner and Tea Services, Glassware, frc., Kitchen, and Cook ing Utenßils, &c, &o , kc, THURSDAYTfEBRUARY 2_~ JEWELLERY, BROOCHES, EAREINGS. HANDSOME GOLD AND CORAL SET. The Property of a Deceased Lady. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Eort-stwet, on Thursday next, 24th instant, at 12 o'clock, Valuable Gold and Coral Set, of Brooch, Earrings, Bracelet, and Necklet. Gold Watches, Gold and Cameo Brooches, .Earrings, Gold Albert Chain, Gold Rings, Silver Pencil Case, &o. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. .. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &0., THE subscribers will sell at the Mart. Fort-street, on Friday next, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, . GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq, to sell by public auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The .Grounds surrounding his late rtsidence frontages on Franklin Road am-1 Wood-street, Fernside, wtich will be subdivided to give buyers ample room for Villa Residences with all the advantages to be derived from the plantations which now adorn the property. Full particulars on application to the Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, New aDd Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, , ' Blankets, Clothing, _tc, for absolute sale. Terms—Liberal. TUESDAY, EPBRUARY 29. .' VALUABLE RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELLESLEY-STREET. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M. JONES & CO. HAVE been favoured with instruc tions from Mr. Geo. Quick, to sell by auction, on the premises, on Tuesday next, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS NEW AND HANDSOME RESIDENCE, on Freehold Allotment, fronting Wellesley-street (west side of Hobson-street). The House contains 7 Large Rooms, besides Kitchen, Servant's Bed-room, Bath-room, Pantry ,&c, and is finished throughout in "a very superior style, with every accommodation, Register Grates, Leamington Range, Copper Boiler, and Water and Gas laid on. The Allotment is tastefully laid out with Front Garden, hrge back Garden and Yard, and necessary Out buildings. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting o Drawing-ror m Suite in walnut and maroon rep, Rosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Cheffionier plate glass front, Brussels Carpets, Ornaments, &c., Bedroom Suite (marble and mahogany), Wardrobe, Toilet Sendees, Tubular Iron and Brass Bedstead, with Patent Spring Mattrasses; Chairs, Carpets, and Dining Table, Side Board, Chairs, and Couch, Easy Chairs, Rocking Chairs. Paintings, ftc, Cut Glassware, Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Services, Cutlery, Platedware, &c. Catalogues to be bad from Auctioneers. House and Furniture on view on and aft Tnesday next. Terms at Sale. ~ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2& FREEHOLD CITY PROPEBTIES, CORNER OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS. ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28 th instant, at That Valuable Block of FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the corner of Grey and Pitt streets (opposite Mr Stretton's), subdivided into six allotments, viz. :— Lot 1—54 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let at 8s per week Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has erected on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at 15s per week Lots 3, 4, and 5, have eaoh 38 feet frontage to Grey-strept, and command excellent views of the harbour Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and has a four-roomed Cottage and workshops erected thereon, now rented at 108 per week. SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence of Mr Errington, CEO- Lots 2, 3. 4, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North Road Lot 12 nnd 13, 83 feet each to Stanley-street Lots 104 to 111, frontln-r Keppel and Niger-streets Lots 116 to 124, fronting Codrlngton and Niger streets SPRI^GBANK, Ponsonby-Lots 140 40 feet frontag to Richmond Road. LINCOLN-STREET— Lot 29, 47 feet frontage, one allotment from Richmond Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.