registering 100 ° in the shade, 110 ° in the north, which means 150° and IGO° in the Btin,_ hundreds and thousands of maniacs . rushing pell-mell to races, cricket matches, games, and demonstiations of all sorts, ex , '-r ternally exposing themselves to this par / \4^ oilin.g heat > an 4 internally still further >~->2iting the caloric by the undue imbibition >v» P.B. and its alcholic twin brethren ! (I am not a Good Templar, only, what they call, a moderate man.) After this inquests are hell and juries blame the poor sun—verdicts, sunstroke. I am glad to say that my philo sophy, perhaps my satiety of such amusements, has to do with it. Thack eray was accustomed to say in his ater years that " toffy was not so good as it "used to be," iodines me to keep under cover in such a heated state of the atmosphere, and even then it is decidedly uncomfortable. I envy you your temperate climato in the summer seaaon. THINGS IN GENERAL. I expect you are wishing that I would Ibring this effusion of mine to a close. Bat for this, I might descant on our goldmines, our wool, sugar, and other industries, our "vital statistics, social virtues and amuse anents, domestic tragedies, fires—no, you •can teach us a thing or two about them. •Our commercial enterprises, touching our de flire for federation with you and the other colonies, and our multifarious agricultural poursuits. Bearding these "last; I fiimly Relieve that, if Dr Jobnso/n had compiled his •dictionary in QueensJund, he would have -written : < Farming au attractive delusion, starvation. Do>y t whisper that I have said this please, or the editors of our uapers and the Government, especially the Immigration ±soard wo-dd very soon bring some secret inquisition to bear on your humble servant, ana tb.ere might be nothing left of me to pen Zou any more of these rhapsodies." THE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY. How do you get on with our late Governor, the Marquis ? He was very well liked by . us, an unassuming, gentlemanly man, and a capital whip. Oar present Governor hates the sight of a petticoat; there is not a single specimen of the female sex about Government House I am told, and his clothes from the wash are handed in through a. trap door ! j.i.P'l""""iNewa;ius'': to hand<>f the wreck of the Brisbane, our December mail steamer ■outwards via Torres Struts, off the coast of bourabaya. All lives saved, also mails and specie.

THE MURDER AT EPSOM.

elief is gradually gaining ground that the A B derer V\ ynyard has not yet SO ne far from murhrst hiding place at Orakei 1 his per ils iO n is Btteugihened by the fact that in Buas of numberless rumours there is not a spite reliable piece of information as to the single c being been anywhere else since the fugitiv the murder, and it i s the opinion day ofy good juages among an d outside of man ico ihw n he had attempted to the polhe King country he rmut have TOach te traces behind him or been heard left some way or other. Yesterday in con of in somwnh this opinion a party of police formity spector Bronam went down at an under In r to Orakei and prosecuted a early hon search through the bush in that systematic Though the search lasted district, it was ■ not more successful all day ious searches, and tfie men than prevn the eVening tired, but returned irtedby their want of success. mot downnea rt} wnich haa been receive:l) 1B pother repo d waß aeen on Saturday lasc that Wynyar eacQ of tne iake above Orakel lying on the b kd who saya he saw him bridge, lne he man sprang up w^en n 6 declares that t and be had * omethi heard footsteps, eh he took to be a revolver 6 m his hand wni . nee rotmd and 8e • on , He gave.a hasty S rediuthp buah Tne 6 st one man duwppea ited , bQfc - t .of c is not generally cr hetlier it ia or not- Laat to say w aQofcher t night in accordanc vasev . dencet Which stated that th ea track(jd faack £ the the murderer had be Detectivea Jeff and scene of the murder. aad some hm Grace, Mr Cleghorn, 3* arious laceß onthe determined to watch in * hig mak farm all night, on the c s his appearance. The watch was kept up till five o'clock this mornmg, but without success.

Later.

A report was current in town to-day that Mr. Gibbons, who lives in a cottage near Mount Eden had scon Wynyard, the mur derer of Packer. Consequently Sub-Inspector Pardy went this afternoon to see Gibbons upon the matter, when he was informed that on Saturday gevening while Mr Gibbons and his two sons were away from home, a man resembling the murderer knocked at Gibbon's front door three times, but receiving no answer, went to the back of the house and knocked twice. By this time, Gibbons and his sons were approaching the house, and the man hearing their voices, took to his heels and ran. Mr Gibbons called, and asked him if t he wanted something to eat, if so he was welcome to what he had got. The man stopped and looked 'round, but made no answer. Upon Mr Gibbons calling a second time the man ran and was soon of sight. Mr Gibbons knows the murderer well, but the man in question was too far away for him to distinguish the features. He is doubtful, therefore, whether the man he saw was Kara or not.

The Spirits and the Late Murder.

[To the Editor of the Evening Star."l Mr Editor, —I see you endeavour to cas* donbts on the veracity of the spiritual communication in the Cross, supposed to come from poor Packer. I quite agree with your conclusions, for it ia not afc all likely that the spirit would be idling about an Auckland back parlour instead of going home to see his friends in England. Whatever circle that communica tion emanateifrom it; evidently is the produc tion of some very green young hand at the medium business. In order to sec doubts at rest I last night convened a special gathering at our private little circle. My Julia presided at the piano, and we had a most edifying seance. After a little slow music, the mahogany beaan to shuffle freely under our fingers, and Julia freshened up to a jig tune, which sent ■us all in a whirl, our spirit friends joining us heartily. After the preliminary breakdown, serious business commenced,, and I asked-. "Is the spirit of Edwin Packer present ? The table tilted, and came smash down on Bill Smith's toe. Bill is a new convert, and with an unearthly yell he bounded up, de claring that old Scratch had him afc last. The recorder of the spirit alphabet explained that the rap was only intended as an em phatic " No," and Bill became pacified. I i then asked, "Do you know the murderer." Reply : " Yes." Q.: " Where ia he ?" Reply (after a considerable delay): "Up t-h c 8-p-o-u-t." Just then, Jim Brown, who is fond of practical joking, was detected jerk ing the table with his hands. He was called to order, and the conversation proceeded: <:Are we justified in charging "Wvnyard with cutting off Hacker's head?" " No." " Who did it then ?" " Dr. Golds bro"' The exactitude of the spirits in requiring the questions to be carefully put waa convincine, and I said : " Bat who com mitted the murder ?" Tbe Cross reporter. " Who I" T-h-e C-r-o-s-s 11-e-po-r-t-e-r. "Who did Le murder?" "Liadley Murray." Brown was detected at his tricks again- and was ordered away from the table, the seance then pro fe&eded without a hitch. "Did Wynyard go ltd Orakei?" "Yea." "Did he meet ■ Braasey'i!" "Yes." "Did Braasey get him |foddT "Yes." "Where did he

iawrf.aiaa«to«na»Mm»aaßwwM^ go to then?" " Ask Sutvlnspector Pardy." " Boos Wynyard wear the same old toes ?" 11 No; he changed them at Orak'ei." " Was lie at a Maori settlement near Pokeno oh Monday? rt 4 l! No." " Where, then?" " Crossing into the Kin? cotsntry." "Will Tawhiao give Lim vp1''1 "I'll go and ask him.*' A long 'pause. "Hits the mes senger retn.rnf.rl?' "Yes." "Did he aeM Tawhiao?" " Yea." " Whftt jSicl lie say ?" " He's drunk," At this stage it was deter mined to adjoUrn the seance until Tawhiao was off the spree, and further, that affaithful report be communicated to the Star in accordance with whioh resolution I forward the above.- I am, &c, Another Medium.

TELEGRAPHIC

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Mining News. The Pumping Association has completed timbering, and resumed sinking. The pumps is now all clear of incrustation and working well. The Queen of Beauty retorted last night 250z as the resiilt of four days crushing. They have let the upper portion from 150 feet to the surface on tribute to the manager and others who started crushing to-day. The Central Italy is getting some gold to day from the new reef, arid will start crush ing next week. The Golden Calf is pushing up the rise. Gold is showing.

ALEXANDRA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] fJ his day. The Murderer Wynyard in. the King Countiy. The murderer Winiata is reported as having arrived at Wharepapa in the King country. Mr Sibley's residence near Te Awamutu was destroyed last night by fire. It was un insured.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Arrival of the Transit. Arrived—Transit, schooner, from Auck land. She met with heavy NE. weather off the East Cape. Ran to Kawakawa for shelter ; lay there three days, leaving on the 29th ; light southerly variable weather after wards.

The Corona'R immigrants are to be removed to Quarantine Island to-morrow. The ship Olive, from London, 112 days out, has arrived at the herds

Mau Killed. A man known by the name of "Harry, woikingonthe Purakanunui section of the railway, was killed yesterday afternoon. He was cutting a chamber, when a piece of the face fell out and knocked him down, his head striking a stone. He died directly.' He is married and has a family. It was only his first day's work on the line.

DUNEDIN

(From our own Correspondent) Thiß day,

The Guardian for Sale

At a meeting of the Guardian Company last evening, the report showed the expen diture for the last half year to be £7,375 ; revenue, £5,344 ; loss on the half-year, £2,031. The salaries and wages for the half year amounted to £4 910. Ihe report was exceedingly desponding laying the blame on auctioneers and casual advertisements not being given. The meeting was very stormy, and it was resolved that the paper be sold by auction or public tender.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordinary meeting of the Harbonr Board was held this afternoon. Present Captain Daldy (in the chair) Messrs M. Niccol, J. T. Boylan L. Eaton J. Cosgrave, H. Brett. DOCK PLANS. The Chairman reported that he had for warded copies of the plans and specifications for the new dock to Wellington and also to the different contractors. WYNWAKD PIER. A letter from the Public Works Office was received and read in reference to the state of WyDyard Pier. The letter was not satisfactory, and raised a doubt as to the Board's right to any voice in the matter. The following is the letter: — " Public Works Office, "Wellington, 31st January. » gj r) —I am directed by £the Hon. *.he Minister for Public Works to acknowledge the receipt of yonr letter of the 11th Nov., having reference to the Wynyard Pier and enclosing a copy of a letter to the Board from Mr Tole in which so many points are raised that sometime has elapsed during their consideration before the iMinister could reply thereto. • The Ministers advised that no prescriptive right has been established to use this pier as a public highway, neither is their any dedication of the pier as a public highway, and further that whatever rights, if any ever exiated, were wholly extinguished by the Auckland Docks Act, 1871, and the Auckland Har bour Act, 1874 —lam, etc., Jhon Khowles, Under Secretary. GAS COMPANY. A communication from the Gas Company Auckland stated that the Company in future would reduce their prices for gas from £11 to £10 per lamp for lamps on the wharf, and from £8 to £7 os for lamps in Custom House street. DRAINAGE. " A letter was read from the Town Clerk asking the Harbour Board to appoint a sub committee to confer with a sub-committee, appointed by the City Council on the sub ject of forming Fort-street east of Commerce street, and of diverting the main outfall of , the sewer to the outer end of the permanent part of the breakwater. On the motion of the Chairman, Messrs M. Niccol, J. T. Boylan, and W. C. Daldy weie appointed a sub-committee to confer with the City Council on the subject. In refer ence to this matter, the Chairman stated.that a mistake had been made as the amount of expense which had been incurred for clean- 1 ing the silt basins. Included in the City Sur veyor's report as devoted to this purpose was a sum of £210, which had been paid for the Council's share of contractors' extras. STATEMENT OF FUNDS. Balance in Bank, £974 15s Id ; cash on hand, £12 9s 6d. Total, £987 43 7d. By accounts ordered to be paid, £43 Is 9d. Total £944 2a lOd. , LOAN ACCOUNT. Balance in Bank, £5,925 43 2d ; accounts for payment, £2,000. Total, £3,925 4s 2d. Deposit in Bank, £62,500 ; mortgages, £22,680. Total,. £85,180. VICTORIA WHARF. Mr A. Watson was the successful tenderer for supplying buffer piles to the Victoria, Wharf. The amount was £95. NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL. It was agreed to apprentice the lad Adam Morrow in the Pilot service. PABNJELL LANDSLIP. Mr Brett asked the Chairman why the date for receiving tenders for the retaining wall at Parnell had been altered, as it was necessary that the work should be proceeded with at once during the fine weather. Captaia Daldy said that the engineer had been unable to.get the plans ready in time ; and the Works, Committee also thought the notice was tpo BhorC. THE RAILWAY. Mr Boylan moved, audi 6 was carried : " That in the opinion of this Board, unless the passenger Btation of the railway is biought nearer to Queen-street ifc will be of small public utility. ifhis was all the business,

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

BLOi-JDIST

This extraordinary pSiformer on the Wghrcpo made another moonlight ayjjear&Dc'e last oveni£% in tho midst of several thousands who had assembled with the view of gratfying the seciet longings of their heal'i.g The prices last evening vwe f ediifyd to B. Kj)ilHng ( a bead, aLrt.se^m^.d tti haVj the eK'eci of swelling sue slumber of the outer circls, whoso upturned, waiting eyes betofrentd th« quiet cxpeota'iun withia. 'Xhe evenings have >.eon exceedingly fay arable to the sl-HA ji onunade of the fevkss MomUn, aril tfco moon has hhone forth with tniiiuient splendour to give a weird yet beautiful piotur«.«qvißDeta to ihe Eoone. Lass night tho winds were refreshing, aid in a few cases men put on iheir heavier coats'' At a few minutes after eight o'clock the siauling r<iiort. wa, miide, tho ropea rattluc!. ihemen ran, and s-londia went, up the pole, in his glittertrg coat of moil li':o a thing of life and beauty. He com menced with his gtacelul walk across the rope line another conqueror, and returned at a trot, while the people cheerwl Immensely and cho members 'f lrnjjey's band harmonis d iho proce* dings With sorau choice solutions of music. Tho ClieVwlier also did tho blind-fold trip most, successfully ; he alao, carritd his companion in travel on his back, and performed the difficult tasks of balancing the chair with his feet, and standing on it with one leg. This is one of Blondin's most remarkable performances, aDd never fails in txcltiug the wonder and admiration of the audience. On another venture, the great walker, stood on his head which caused considerable perturba tion amonf; tho feminiue portion of that vaat assem blage. The dummy was also carried p-irtly across in the wheel-barrow, then tho usual upset occurred which stirred 'hopes and fears, »n unt-istingniiihable throng,' among the multitude, according to the belief in the existence or nun-existence tf the fallera image. The fe*t h iwever, which excitts the greater pleasure is tho wondrous di3phiy < f fireworks in the middle of tde ropa, amid which Bloadin appears as the fire-king with wondrous sang-froid and strange presence of iiimd The baud under Mr. Irapey wa» very pleasing in its musical operations and »dd^d much to the enjoyment of the scenes. We notictd that tho reducii ii of admission fees, diminished the nuruber of outsiders who w^re thua enabled t« get an inside viow. Jis 810.-jdin will probably peiform evary cveniuf: duriupr the present week, every pen><m who can spare a shilling will have an opportunity of getting such full chango as they wijl never have the opportunity of getting again. The Clor.din programme of tlix.-s eveniug will be slightly varied from that oJ last nifclit.

Tho Bight Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, met with an accident near River head by a fall from his horsa. His Lordship, it appears, was ridiDg over a rough part of the country when his horse stumbled and threw his lordship, in consequence of which his arm wps injured. His Lordship got as far a3 Me Lamb's where he received attention and put up for the ni^ht, and this morning he was enabled to pursue his" journey.^ m-re^,

In the Runic- Bi'ilcninlquc, M. d'Ocefe tolls a curious Btoiy of a fumous model, who posed for the Ataianta of Pradier and the young girl in Gerome's " Cock Fight and was also the original of Henri Murger's Musette. While posing for the Atalanta she failed, one day, to come at the accustomed hour, so Pra dier went in search for her, and found her, as ho thought lying dead. An attack of brain fever had struck her down and in a f w days all was over to all appearance. Bus this seaming death was only the rigidity of an intense attack of catalepsy, and poor Musette knew all that was passing around her. .After the first shock was over Pradior concluded that he would take a cast from the corpse. The modelling of the hands and feet gave the poor patient no uneasiness, but it was far otherwise when it was a question of taking a cast from the head and chest. Even if care had been taken to have the mouth and nostrils free, which, in tbe case of an artist modelling a corpse, was extremely improbable, the weight of the plaster on her chest would infallibly suffocate her. So great was poor Mutette's fright that the very excess of her terror triumphed over she lethargy, and enabled her to break its fetters. To the amazement of the artist, the supposed corpse bounded from the bed and, seizing a mass of half liquid plaister, she dashed it full in Pradier's face. The violent exertion did her good. A profuse prespiration ensued, and Musette was saved. .Bud the sculptor vainly tried to win her favour again. She never for gave him for having nearly been the innocent cuuse of her death by suffocation, even though he did actually save her life. She refused ever to set foot in his studio again, and Pra dier was forced to engage another model to complete his Atalanta.

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WANTED the Public to Know that Kiordan's Cafe and Restaurant is superior to any in Auckland. Recherche Dishes, Sparkling Ales, Cnoiee Wines. Moderate prices ANTED, Tenders for Painting and Papeihanging a House in Nelson-street. —Apply to James AVrigley, Architect. WANTED, a General Servant and a Nursemaid. Eefercnces required.—Apply to Mrs Rice, Mount Eden Road. WA NT ED, a young Girl about 15 or 16 to make herself generally useful where there are only two in family. -Apply to Mrs Copo, Wynyard Pier. ■ ANTED to Let, at Mount Eden, a new four-roomed Cottage, with skillion, with or without six acres of land.—Apply at tho office of ihis paper. WANTED, a good General Servant. For address apply at this office. WANTED to bell, a very handsome Park Phaaton at Hunter and Nolan's on Friday ANTED, a strong active Lad to drive a Baker's Cart, and niako himself generally useful. — Apply to C. Barton, Parnell Bakery. W^NTBD, a good General Servant A pply to Mrs L. W. Eaton, Recent-street, Kyhor Pass Road. WAM'ED. by a young Woman, a situation as Housemaid or General Servant; wou'd give her services to an invalid lady, or one with children Roing to any part of the colonies.— Addrei-B " MLX," at this office WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Cottage, with hall and verandah, atid two gardens, in William-street West—Apply on the premises. ANTBD, a Governess for the Country.—Apply to Tlios. Hinetti, Baker, Hobcon-street. ANTED, Tenders to put up a Post and Rail Fence at Epsom.—For parti culars apply tv R. Reeves. Butcher, Hobson-street. C. DEiNNES repairs sewing <* machines upon the premiues Cheaply and Quickly. 0. DMNNES has for Sale, six • Little Wilcox, nearly new, 25s each.— Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen street. WANTED,, situations as Governess, Housekeeper, Cook, Housemaid, Seamttress, Nursemaid, Man to manage or assist in a farm.— M. Henry's Registry ■ jflice, bhortland-street. WAN iED to Let, a convenient Shop suitable for a confectioner. —Apply to P. Darby, Queen-street. AiSTEt) to Rent, a three or four roomed Cottage.—Address HSJ. at this office, ANTED, a respectable Youth about 13 or 14 —• pply to B. Edwards, Saddler, Kyber Pass, Newmarket. 'IX7 ANTED, by a respectable young » V Woman a situation as Gemral Servant; a place where tuure aro no young children preferred; good reference from last situation.—Apply by letter to ' HN," at this office. WANTED to Know a good opening to start a Blacksmith, and Carptnter'a business in a rising district, any part of the colony.— Address " Glasgow," Stab Office. WAN i.ED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs S. Vaile, The Firs, Karanga hape Road. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Glover, Glenside, Upper Etymonds-street. __ WANTED, a, young Man to serve round and make himself useful in the shop; also a stroug Boy.—Apply to R. Giles, 11 and 12, Cny Market. %Wf AN TED, ten to fifteen,good » * Colliers; constant employment- Wanes 4s and 3s 4d per ton.—Apply sharp to Charles Samson, a bbottsford Colliery, Qtago. WANTED Apprentices to the Dress, Habit, and Mantle making.— Apply three doars below Turkish Baths, Upper Queen-stieet. AJSfTED, Board and Residence in a private family.—Address "AB," Poat -1 office*



WAITED, "a good Cook.—Mrs. W V alfred, Btickland, Hawmnrkct. ANTED., respectable Boys as Ap prentices to tUe Saddlery and Harness Making Trade -Apply to W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler; &C, Queon-stroet. TIJA NTED~to let, a House in V V Hardbga-Stf oet,-r Apply to Mrs Thoa. Craig, Graham-street. ■ ' - ,___ WANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in n lucrative business. The abovo is a Good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £150.-For lur.hor par ticulai'a apply to -Stewart and Appleby, bhortlunci street, Auckland. WANTED to Sell, 38 cases of Tart Fruits 21b tins (must be sold), 9d per tin, 8s w.r dozen; do casea of Morton's Salmon, 10s per dozen -H. Watts, Goneral Dealer, Pitt-street. WAITED to Let, in one month. V.V from data a commodioua House, conven iently sititiiied in Upper Queen-street, now in the occupation of R. B. Bbalto,- Apply to R. B. Slial ders, Draper, 200 and 202, Quedi'gtrTOt. AIsTED, a strong Lad for a (store. Apply M. Jones and Co., 1, Queen-Street AJTTED Everybody 'to Know, that in consequence of tho extreme lateliß^ of the season, I am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Hummer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting prices. Ladies should cail early and see the imruenso Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, MusJin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in tlie window, as it would be useleas attempting to advertise tho one thousand and oi.e bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-stroet. I close at 0 o'clock. Mnke your purchases before that time, and encourage the Early Closing. WAJSTKD to Let, in "Victoria street, a Two-story Brick thop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street ___^ \KT ANTED KNOWN, Cheap v T Drapery at D. McPherson, Sarangahape Road. Newton. An iuimonsß variety Pj'intf-, ;t,us lins Hollands, nr,(\ DreRS Goods, &c , Bibbonn, Lace, Collars, Tien, Millinery, and Hosiery ut kelliog-off Trices. ANTED IQTOWN HobartTown Pulingi imd Rails to be sold Cheap.—O. T. feax'ton, Bewmwteet. WANTED, for the Fewton Pottery a flrst-cJass Thi ower; also, a Burner. -Apply at the Worlto^ WA N TE D, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Kngiiieer in practice.—Apply at the ofiioo of this paper. WANTED, tbe General Public to know that J. Ahvingcr, Tailor (lato from France and Germany), has commencod business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as bin knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and IJoya' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing-, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at thu aliorteßt notice. • WANTED Known, large Cooking Apples, M 1? lb, .'is Gil for 12tbs; Plum?, Od 1? II); 20 cases of Gremigairo Plums, only (id It>; Itri.'d Api<les, Alba for Is.—H. Watts, General Dottier, I'itt-street. ■ WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 4G Ao7.cn Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 1/C ■? pair, 2 pair for 2/6; 20 picct-B of ilut-lina, only /0 # yard by the 12 yards ; Silver J T(-ss Uutti m, /. f. 19 doz., 3 uozen for 1/ ; lot of siuall Hats for olilldreil, only/6 each ; CcjEineties only /2, 1/0 If dozen ; 30 boxes of sesorted colours of Huche Trimmings, /4 and/G per j'ard ; lot of Ladies' Woilibotes irom 5/ each ; Child ren's Pocket Handlurehiels, 15 lor 1/.—II Wat-xb General Dealer, Piit-stre(t For One Month!!. English "Wali.uts, 61b. for 4/0; 'J'ea Trays, 6/and 9/ per Bet; Yankee Pipes, C pipes, with a scalk 1 yard long, for 6.1. _^____ ■ y.\[ ANi'JiiJU is. £4 v W JM, that i.'. '/ » Goldie I 3 prepared to supply' all klncTs of Timber and other Building inateriuls, including Saahcs, lioora, Aloul dings, Brot»d Timber, House Bloclts. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bias Gum Laths, Shingles, *c.,&C, at the lowest market priVord , Custoiu-houna strsot. WANTED KB OWN,, that John Taylor is prepared to sopply all kinds of Timber, Poßts, Hails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c.,^t the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Br«akwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Mublo and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the .Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. WA N TED KNOW N, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricos.— Address Newton Road. ANTED. COO tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Powtor, Load, Muntz Metal, Wasto Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Ropo, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &-o' at BAT?YE & CO.'S London Marine Store1 Qulck'n Buildings, Elliott-stroet, -Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager W" A N T E D, ' * Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, ho., to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. Cd. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddlor, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. « WANTED~Wanted, Wantecflo Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, 5d $ lb, 31bs for Is; about Bcwt. of Jam, 6d per lb by the j«r; Sardines, 6d per tin, 5s Cdperriozen; large.tins. 9s 6d per dozen; 50 dozen Cups and Saucers, only Gd each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s Gd per dozen; Jugs and Basins, Cs pr-r pair; Toilet Sets, 14s each; bell and Black's Plaid Matches, Gd 6d per gross ; Tin Matches, Id lOd per dozen ; 50 doz"n Shirt Studs, from 6d pet sot, 4s per dozen sets ; 40 boxes of Riinmel's Soap, 2d per cuke, 6s per box; CO dozen Girls' {Straw Hals, lOd each, three for 2a; lot of small Straw Hats, 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers, 4d, Cd, and 9d each ; Is Dolls will be sold at !)d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; 60 dozen Teapots, from le 3d each; 60 dozon Wine Glasses, 3s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen >int Tumblers, Gs Cd per doz-n, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen ; Glass Egg Oups, 1h 8d per dozen; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses. 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats, 4d each, 3s 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a caBC, Is, Is 3d, and Is Cd each; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d Gd. Is, and Is 6d per bottle; bottles Copying Ink, only Is 9d per quart bottle; Scarlet Ink, Gd per bottle ; Epsoni Salts, 41bs for Is ; Washing Powders, Gd per dozen, 4 dozen for 1h 8d ; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, Cd per dozen pairs ; LadiOß' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; Houso Boots, 8s fid; Fancy Baskets, lsCdtoisGd; lot of Vaseß, Is Gd and 2s per pair; lot of Hoube Boots, largo sizes, 3s Gd per pair ; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s Cd. 3s and 8s Gd per pair; lot oi Maids' Boots (1 and 2 size. only 2s Cd per pair; Pre served Ginger, only 6s pc jar; 20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per do n; Uasins, 3s 6d and 4s 6d per dozen ; 30 dozen Pudding Basins, 3s to 12s pel dozen;'2o dozen Plated Watch Guards, 2s Gd to 5t oach; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glasf shades, from 20s each ; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Summer. 'Autumn, Winter), price £4 ; Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureens, 12t each; Tin Candlesticks, Od each, 7s per dozen: Scrubbings, lOd each; cheap Brooches and Earrings from 2s Gd per dozen ; C< py Books, 10ti and Is Gil pel dozen ; Steel Ri'igs lor Keys, 4d per dozen ; about ( dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only Ca Cd per pair; 5( doz-n Glasß Sugar BaMns. Is Grl each, 15s per dozen Ladies .Ruffles, from 6d; lot, of superior Lustreß, fron 12b to 2ns per pair ; Silver Lustre Teapots, fiom 27i per dozen ; Toilet Hequisites, 4s 6d to 69 Gd, set o three ; Mate Pencils, lOd per box of 100 ; Good Tea £1 Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, 6d pt-r bottle; 21 dozau Glass Butter Dishes, Is 6d each, 15s per dozen Cayenne Peppi-r, Gd per bottle, 4s 6d per dozen Epsoms, G'l per dozen packets. 2s 9d per box of 7rt;s Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, 6s Cd pc: gross —Apply to ,H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. W~ "ANTEDjToTOOO People to attenc at the Clearing-out Hale of Boots, which wil be given at prices to suit the depressed state of th' times.—Garrett Bros,, Dublin Boot Factory, Wake field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, New Ply mouth. jsfc^ XT'OE- .LO.N'DOK j^^^^j^Jj DIRECT. i||li§aiSr TO FOLLOW THE OITY OF ■HHozaiaam AUCKLAND. Tho Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomtb, will sail as above on or abou the Ist April next For freight, passage, and other particulars, appl; OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, Bth February, 1876. ' GKi U a AND SMALLER SUM! <3J»'?JvJ\_/ to LEND on Freehold Securit; Interest, low if security fii'st-class.—Apply to illioi Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. F~ OR. SALE, a new well finished Cottsge. with freehold, at the North Shon next Mi John Copland's.—Apply to George gibbln.



f IST B!!! CONTINUED SUCCESS OF jytt** BLONDIN, grrftf AT MILLION PRICES!!! [BY GBNEEAL BEQTJKST] BLONDIN, THE Hero- op Niagara, Will make a limited number of GRAND ILLUMINATED NIGHT ASCENSIONS !! 1 Ab witnessed by over 5,000 people on Saturday night, AT MILLION P*103331 Namely— FIRST-CLASS SEATS, 2s Od ; CHILDRt.. ' . ' PROMENADE, 1b ; no half-price. US- BLONDIN, at TO-NIGHT. ttsr BLONDIN, at JR'S^SE' S S2SS3: S xoS?: CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE EEUPTION OF VESUVIUS! Designed and Manufactured by Professor Ireland displaying TORRENTS OF MOLTEN FIRE, FOUNTAINS OP GOLDEN RAIN, and THOUSANDS OF BRILLIANT STARS, Making the Grandest Spectacle ever witnessed in Auckland. REMEMBER-BLONDIN AS THE FIRE KING TONIGHT! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-night! BLOND IN as the, Fire King To-night! GRAND DISPLAY OP FIREWOBKS TO-NIGHT 1 ! ! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Pbices To-Night !!! m®, Look Out fob New and Startling Novelties To-night! Doors open at 7 p.m., performance to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-street, near Choral Hall. Prices or Admission : First-class Seats, 2s Cd ; Children, hilf-price. Second-class Promtnade, 1b ; no half-price. IW No Re-admission. _^j No Smoking Aiio ?b i. Operatic Selections by the Band. All letters and communications to be addressed tc J. F. BLONDIN, or 0. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Stai Hotel, Auckland. N.B.—NOTICE.—The whole of the Spars and Timber used for Bondin's enclosure for sale by private contract.—Ai ply to 0 P. X laud, Star Hotel. By ordor of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS, Agent] <« HPEE AUTOBIOGRAPHY ©JB X THE EARTH AND ITS HISTORY, AS WRITTEN UY BIuSES." A LECTURE on the above subject will be deliverec On TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, February 8, B.y E. ELLIS, ESQ., M. D. At the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. To commence at 7.30. Admission :—S IXPE NC E. T EOTURES on "The Great Pyra JLi myd" by Mr Batger. First on Thursday drx at 8 pm, at 8t David's School-room too of 'ymond Btreet.—Admisilon 18, or .to coarse of three lecture 2<(id. * GOOD Front Sitting-room and Bed room (furnishad) to Let, with or without board very cheerfnl site and within easy distance of Queen street.—Y.Z., Bta» cffic«. QTBAWBERKIES and CREAM, o O the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parne' Nurseiy. ■ , TO. O. E., M. U., a7~^ a«,£. A SOIREE and BALL, t $' „ j.celebrate (he Anniversary of th f*% /"Loyal Fountain of Friendshi l^>?£? /jA Lodge, No. 3920," will take place i jj.. ' .'^atbe Lome-street Hall on HOIS ■ jM-MrQ^Wlk Di^' February2B -wr'i l" '' i1 y Tea on the TaWe at 7 p"m> J^Jfellsssfas^ Dancing to commence at 9.30 p.n Tickets may be had from the following Con mitteo :■— P.G. Mahon N.O. Heighway P.G Millar G.M. Godwin P.e. Mills Bro. Meldrum P.G. Rogers Bro. Peace Bro. Forder. "pONSONBT LITE RARY SOCIETY Thfl Bnmmer Vacation hivirg terminated a Mea ing will be held on THUR-I^7 nes.t, the 10'h in»t at 7.30 p.m.. in All S»inta' Schuol-room, when ti openiig address will he given by the Vire-Presiden and a Programme arra"g d for the ensuing session^ nxTfHE BOOT AND LEATHE] i_ TK,\DE.—Wanted employment in the Uppi Department as Clicker, can also Fit and Machii.< no objection to situation as Salesman and to flil vi his time at the Cutting Buard or Mactii > Thoroughly understands the colonial trade.—App] by leetter to Ota go, 8t >.b, otnee. /■7-R0 OMED HOUSE TO LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roome House, FREEHOLD, situated in Collingwoodsirea close to the Ponsonby Road, with a fine view of tl Hprbour and City. The ground is 66x100 feet an planted witu fruit and other trees. There is ■• v house, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser ha cash can remain at current interest, or may be pa: off weekly on the Land Society principle. At>d)v for particulars to PP7 V PUBLISHER, St»r office. A OCKLAND REGATTA CITJJ /m ————. The Annual General Meeting of Members of tl above Club will be held at the Club-room, Tham Hotel, on TUESDAY, Bthins(ant, at 8 p.m Business: Annual Report and Balance-sheet, Elei ion of Committee and t fficers. T. HENDERSON, Jim., ' Hon. Sec. Subscribers of not less than £1 are entitled to; the privileges of membership. mo B U I L D E R. S Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturdt the 12th instant, for ,*ne Erection of a Building .Opotiki, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-Btreet. EDWARD MAHONBY, Architect.



LOST, at Onehunga, a PoScet Book containing' £i and v«lu ib'e papers.—Tbefinrler m»v keep the uionoy on returning the book and paper tj J. B. Jackson, Onehunpa. LOST between Freeman's Bay and Union-street, a gild Eing.-Fioder rowaidod on reluming same to this office. LOST, on 25th January, going to Onehunga in the Train, a Brown House Dos ; collar, JS'o. 521. *ns\vf>rs to tlm name or " Jack " Was sliphtly lame. — Anyone returning him to Mr Sawkln'H Grocery Store, Gratton Road, will receive 0i reward. lOiS I, a large Black and- Tan Cattle J Dog, with no tail. Answers to the name of '■ Rover. "—Anyone returning him to this office will be rewarded. LU«l', a Pocket-Book containing ■ Photos and Papi-rs.—Tim finder will be re warded on leaving same at this office. OST, a Lady's Gold Watch and Chain in Symonds-street or the Burial-ground. Any person finding the Bame a d returning it to Mr Grey, Eden Crescent, will be rewarded. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butche ppoßite the Tliistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Bamett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. "TO .BE LET, immediately, jfur » nished Bouse or Furnish d Apartments (with or without attendance) consisting of 2 Silting Booms and 2 Bedrooms, tituate in one of the healthiest parts of Parnell.—Apply to Mrs McKay, Windsor-street, P.riielK SPECIAL NOTICE. The" time for receiving tenders is, by request, Extcndei until noon on Wednesday. 9th instant, ait^r which time no tender will bp received. Lists are now ready for inspection. COOK ft CLAYTON, 37, "Wyndham-street. TkMTT'TIMZ- H- SHIPLEY is our VI L,y Zcrtr,, in TCo v Zealand froni this date. IYJL OoJe Agent HIKES & CO. • _?ew York, IT.S. A, January 15. 187 ft BAT AVI A SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ARE PREPARED TO ACCEPT FTRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any of the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings, Auckland, February 3, 1875. CITY O"F AUCKLAND, No. 1, LOYAL OEANGE LODGE. The Regular Bionthly Meeting of the Lodge will be beld in the Lodgercom, Wellealey-street, on Thurs day Evening, 10th instant, at half-past seven. By order of the W.M.. "a tjckland savings bank. r\ - A Meeting of the Trustees will be held on MONDAY next, the nth instant, at 3 Manager. DISH CHANNELS IN WEL lington AND UPPER QUEEN-STREETS. f „ . Town Clerk's Office, February 4, 1876. Tenders for the above woris will be received by 1 the City Council until noon of Monday, tho 14th instant in terms of specincaiions to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen , street. Tenders to be endorsed as above The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tend6r< P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TO OWNERS, BUILDERS, CON TEACTORS, AND OTHERS. Town Clerk's Office, February 7, 1876. ~ Information with respect to Water Mains, enabling persons erecting new buildings to at once place Service Pipes, can be obtained at the office of the Water Works Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen- Btreet> P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. a A MERICAN S3W ING MACHINES. d THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. 5 SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, • DUBABLE, AND COMPLETE I sews with the least possible amount ct labour, ana a girl of twelve yearß can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE la the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin I" Machine ever invented. 5* This Unequalled Machine 18 uses a straight needle, makes he " Lock-sutcn, 38 (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family j wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest clothe, ' And will even-Sew Leather. lf It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, a- hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with )I Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread, ill It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detrao from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell ). The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, tO ■WITHOUT REGARD TO PRICE, jo And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing ip to buy Sewing Machines give the J? " Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, hi competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hommer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use n All securely packed in strong case with hinges.■ PBICEi n- Complete in box- j* J« With Table and Treadle *o 10 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key •£» Some thousands of these machines have now beer sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to ia numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. 7 In proof of their superiority over all other machine! ' we guarantee them for five yean> 3 To be had at all >t- SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS. t-. And of all k/ Stoeekeepees Tddougbotjt thk Coioin "» SOLE IMPoRI'KfcS: j5 L. D. NAT HAN & CO, er ' AUCKLAND. c. ! y rp . I M B E B i. Ed The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics 3t, h^ Bay, are elling their largo and varied StoekJ o aif Timber, Sashea, Doors, and Mouldings, at very loi id > . : , ■ ■ :■•* rates. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.- V-/ Apply at the Stak. Ufflcu. 6" T~ 1^ C" . les Mr. T. Jenkins, junior, No. 1, Fort-street, an Messrs Reed and Bmt, Evtc> ing ■'■'tab, offic*, are tt !0"" only authorised Agents in Auckland for the receipt < monies due to us on accouutof the Thames Advertise and the public are respectfully cautioned not to ps » their accounts to any ether all AVILKfNSON & HORION. Grahamstown, February 3,1876. F. Jjj: ° T J ° ~* Any person or persons found Cutting Timber > ay> Bemoving it from the south side of portion of alic ;at ment No 61, In the Parish of Pupuke, Connty Moflgonui, Province of Auckland, wiih >ut permtssic from th« understgnod, will be prosecuted rccokUi to law. » ./ MOHTIMBK 00RLI8S.



I7LETCBEE FOR WILL-S3^K V ING. Fletcher is prepared io sink "Wells 30 feet deep, ■ md b^ick the same lor 2s 6d per foot, ordinary width Yom top to boitoni—with )000 bricks if requited. All irders if left at the B-itiß» promptly attended to. 5. TONES] [R> 0. CABJB TO-MOKHOW. \TACHT «EUPIIEMIA,' about U •M- tons, with fverythin? complete. A first-r.to =a boat, and very fast, For Sale To-morrow, at three 'clock, alongside the Wharf. B. TONES & CO., Auctioneers. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. THHE subscriber has received instruc- X tjoiis to sell by auction, on Saturday, 12th inst, 111 o'clock, at the stores of Me Gilberd, Wyndham treet, 'he whole of the Stock, consisting of P&perhangings, Colours, Glass, Brushes, Paints, &o. Also, the Counter, Fixtures, Drawers, &c. Terms—Cash. GEORGE iSIBBIN. Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. 'Ii ASK BRANDY, POUT SHERRY, CHAMPAGNF, CLARET. BULK AND CASE BRANDY, BULK AND CA*E GINGER WINE, ALE, PORTER, WHISKY, TOBACCO, CIGARS, ETC., ETC. E. & H. IS A A C S SAVE received instructions to sell by public auction, at their stores, Port-street, n Thursday, February 10, at 11 o'clock, 56 Packages, comprising Flask Brandy (different sizes), Whisky, Deinhatd'B Seckbacks, Carte Blanche, and Due de Montalambert still and sparkling Wines, Marqeaux and other Clari'ta, ( Port, Sherry, Brandy, Ginger Wine, Ale, Porter, etc., etc. Also at 12 sharp. 23 boxes Cii.uieron'9 Tobacco, G cases Cigars. The attention of the Trade is particularly called to fie above extensive sale. The goods are now landing X Oarnatic and Benvenue. , . FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. IOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THEE subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday Best, the 11th nst., at 11 o'clock, Excellent KOSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. General HOUSEHOLD VVRH ITUKG. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. THE SCHOONER "SUSAN." nPHE subscribers have received in-^ X structions to sell at the Booms, Fort-atreet, en * Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, The WKEOK of the SCHOONER SUSAN, with Sails, Gear, Anchors, and Chains, and new Boat, ss she now lies on the Long Beach, north side of Waiheke. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOON. LORNE-STREET. BLACKSMITHS',TOOLS AND EFFECTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. UNDER BESTRi INT FOR RENT. R. A R T H U R, WILL sell by auction at the Smith's Shop in Lome-street, accupiadby Mr Taifc, on Wednesday next, the 9th instant, 12 o'clock noon, Blacksmith's' Tools and Effects, 3 pair Btflowg,' 2 Anvils, 3 Vices, 1 Lathe, ScJes and Weights, Clock, Iron, and Sundry Tools. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CITY MA ET. 10 HORSE-POWER PORTABLE ENGINE. GRANT & MORTON ■ HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Friday, 11th February, at 12 o'clock noon, 10 horse-power Portable Engine, in first-rate order one of the best in Auckland. Can be seen in F, Archard's yard, Mechanics' Bay, Terms at Hale. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. CITY MART. STOCK OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, BLANKbTS, ETC. IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH MOSES IS LIQUIDA TION BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. . GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instruction from the Trustees to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 9th instant, at 11 o'clock prompt, , ■ The Whole of the Stock in the above Estate, all first class goods, in good order and condition. At 12 o'clock noon, in one lot, Shop Fixtures, Fittings, and the Trustees'lnterest in the Lease of Premises, as a business site second to none in the city. Should there not be sufficient "time to offer all the ots, the Sale will be continued on Thursday. ' ' Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. . by oeder 01" the deprty-begistkar of the , Supreme Court. LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, QUEEN-STREET. G. W. BIN NE V HAS received instructions from the Deputy-Registrar of the Supreme Court, to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, oa the above date, at 11 o'clock, The of all that Piece or Parcel of Land, situate In Queen-street, Auckland, being Lot .No 3, of Section 32, of the Town of Auckland, upon wbiott is erected that well-kuown chop now in t.hu occu pation of Mr George Giles and the adjoining shop (at present unoccupied), held for a term ot 60 years from the 4th May, 1874. "^^THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. PEEL I MI NARY NOTI OE. :'... :', GEO. W.-BINNEY, ■/ ' FAVOURED with instructions from StanntJ' JojiEsj E!Q-> (Who is leaving the colony), will sell by public suction, at hU itsidence,' Fernside, on 'ihursdiy, the.loth instant, at eWven o'clock, " •>>' ■-. ■■■"'■ .I ■ : '- ';.' . The Whole of his Very Superior First-class FmcjsltlJßE, LIBkaRJT, ato, etc. . Catalogues of the Furniture and Library lire now ■feeing proprred, and will b9 on view On Wednead»y next, too Oth instant,