_c believed plaintiff perfectly understood this. He had special reasons for being particular in Eiley's caso. b gJudgment for defendant, with costs.

Parnell Poisoning Case—lnquest.

An inquest was held at eleven o'clsck to _ay at the Windsor Castle Hotel parnell before Dr Philson, and a jury on tbe body of John McCleary. Mr H Holloway, foreman. The jury having viewed the body, the following evidence was adduced.

Anne McCleary, daughter of deceased, deposed that her father had been in the army, but latterly had been working on the railway! He was 55 years of ag«, and his health was good, latterly hei had been drinking heavily had noticed that deceased h^d talked to himself a good deal lately, ond shook very much. He slept well, but on the day of his death he seemvd very strange and wa3 silent all day. On the evening of the 26th witness in company with another girl saw deceased and his wife sitting on the verandah. She went part of th^ way home with her friend, and in returning, saw deceased sitting in the front room with a bottle in his right hand from which he was pouring the liquid into a tumbler in his left hand, which he drank. He thought it was brandy, and spoke to him hoping he was not going to take more drink. He put the bottle on the floor, and walked into the kitchen. He wanted water which she refused to give him. He got the tumbler and tried to drink the remainder. She tried to prevent him, but before she could do so he got the tumbler to his lips snd drank the contents. The tumbler contained lotion, which had been used for a bad leg, from which he had been suffering. He got it from Mr Robinson the chemist, at the time of receiving his pension. She smelt a strong smell and exclaimed, "Ob, father, you have taken poison." Shortly after he began writhing with pain ; she took hold of him and called her mother, who immediately ran for Mr Lowe, a neighbour. Doctor Wright was sent for, who came at eight o'clock, and found him dead ; he died a quarter of an hour after taking the poison. She did not think that her father intended to poison himself.

John Wm. Robinson, chemist of Parnell, deposed to the general habits of deceased. On Friday or Saturday he sold to deceased three-penny worth of carbolic acid. He was not in the habit of supplying it, unless he knew that it was to be applied to proper purposes ; be told deceased it was poisonous. Wm. Lowe, shipwright of Salisbuiy-street, was called in at the time. There was a very strong smell, like that of oil of tar. Deceased rolled off the chair, and he prevented him from falling ; he assisted to carry him into the house and laid him on the sofa. He had known McCleary for two years, and had seen him intoxicated once or twice.

Dr. Wright deposed! thatfjhe had made a fost mortem examination of the body; the skin was wrinkled, and had all the appear ance of being caused by carbolic acid ; he believed that his death was the result of the shock caused by taking the carbolic acid, aggravated by disease of the heart. Creo sote would produce all the symptoms which he had observed. He considered him a very harmless man, disposed to work when he could ; he would recommend that carbolic acid be included in the list of poisons, as he knew of no antidote.

After briefly considering the evidence the jury returned, a verdict that deceased took the poison by mistake while suffering from tbe effects of intoxication, and the jury recommended that carbolic acid be included in the sale of Poison Act of IS7I.

Australian Shipping.

BLUFF.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Newcastle.—Arrived 13th : Trevalyn Family from Auckland, Sailed 14fch : Glimpse for Auckland.

Sydney.—Arrived 14th : Ocean Mail from Auckland.

The ship Cairnbully from London made a clipping passage of 68 days to Sydney, arriving on January 8.

CABLE NEWS.

(PER OTAGO AT THE BLUFF.)

LONDON.

January 14 to 18

The Queen visits Coburg on the 10th of April, PDd afterwards proceeds to Baden.— The Queen will open Parliament in person, accompanied by the Princess of Wales. — Pre sident MacMahon has issued a proclamation in which he states that the country requires repose, and asks for an honest trial of the present institutions until 1880.—MacMahon is alone entitled to propose any revision.— The Coraling was wrecked in the Humber, en route for Goole, with a cargo of wheat. Four lives were lost.—A Cabinet Council was held on the 18th to consider the scheme of Count Andrassy. The Times urges the com plete adhesion of France. Italy has adhered to the scheme. —An experiment has been ordered at Woolwich to discover mechanical means of puddling Indian iron ore and pigs, using Indian coal.—An English capitalist is negotiating for the purchase of the Egyptian railway.—General Ingatieff and Count Zichy have overcome the disinclination of the Porte to listen to representations concerning re forms.

Australian Telegrams.

(PER OTAGO AT THE BLUFF.)

[PRESS AGENCY.]

Melbourne, January 19.—The "Stonewall" policy of the Opposition is being carried out iv earnest, and although the House sits nightly nothing is done. Party feeling just now runs very high, and in the heat of debate some very harsh things are said on both sides. On Thursday night last Mr. Lallor, late Commissioner of Customs, struck Mr. Thomas, another Minister, in the lobby of the House. The matter was brought before the Speaker, and Mr. Lallor was called upon to apologise, which he did yesterday. There will soon be no money available for the pay ment of the public creditors, and people are asking what is to be the result of it all.—A fire at Hotbam destroyed a large hotel and several adjoining premises; loss, £6000, Partly insured.— The City of San Francisco left Sydney on Friday for Fiji. She after wards proceeds to Port Chalmers.—Scarlet fever continues prevalent, but the recent hot weather has been beneficial.—The racehorse Dagworth, injured in the last champion race, has been destroyed.—De Murska and Com pany leave in the Omeo on the 27th for the Bluff.—Mr. Charles Bright, lecturer, is a passenger by the Otago]—A deliberate at tempt to murder a servant named Mary Hanley was made by a fellow servant yester day. She received several large shots in the back, but the wounds are not likely to prove fatal.

Sydney, January 19.—A letter from Wel lington, in Tuesday's Herald, shewing the danger of a financial crisis in New Zealand has excited much interest in monetary circles.—The drought in Queensland con tinues ; grass and water are becoming very fioarce—The Bank at Cannon Bone was woken into, and robbed of £1.500.—£1,000 Were subscribed to send a shipment of frozen meat to England. 'Adelaide, January 19.—A man named ttare was found dead, with a pistol loaded beside him. He was brother "to the Rev. ™CIS Hare, late Private Secretary to Gov ernor Fergusson, and nephew of Professor

BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY.

The annual meeiing of shareholders of the Bay of Islands C al Company took place to day at the Great Hall, Insurance Buildings. Tbe report, which was, adopted, get forth that for thr; eight months ending in December last tbe Company had sold 17,654 tons coal, show ing an increate of SCO tuns per month on last year's sales. The unfavorable nature of the balance - sheer, which prevents the directors advocating the payment of a dividend, is atttibnted in the report to the great floods in Juue last, which neces sitated a l&rpe cutiay to repair damages. Apart from the reduced demand from the Thrums, the general consupiion is steadily increasing. The railway about to he cou stracted, will afford additional facilities for transport. The Profit and Loss account shewed a debit balance of £3 654 8s lOd, the receipts being £10.897 2s 2d, aud the Expen diture £14,551 lis including bad debts to amount of £761 2s 6d. Messrs Whitaker and Wilson the retiring directors were re-elected.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE " SHaUGHRAUN "

The tenth representation of tbe " Shaughraun " drew largely last evuiing at the Prince of Wales Theatre, at'd will be repeated this evening and to morrow for Ihe last time. We have frequently adverted to the peculiar merits of this excellent drama, ana can only repeat that it is in every respect worthy the patronage of the public, and those who have not yet seen it should visit the theatre to-night. The sl,i!ful acting of Mr Wheatleigh as Corn is some thing new to an Auckland audience, while Miss Carry Georee throws a grace and feeling to her noble minded heroine. Messrs Lawrence, Collier, Burton, Searie, aud others were equally successful in sustain ing the various parts cf the "Sbau^hraun,'' and making it beautiful in itg completeness. The scenic illustrations: and the prison rccne are worthy of the painter, and the orchestra adds much to the enter tainment. The "Lottery cf Life" will be produced on Monday evening. BLONDIN. The hero of Niagara will mske his appearance for the first t'me at five o'clock in the large enclosure nt the rear of Government House This will, doubtless, be the great attraction of tho day. Tne fe»ls an nounced are the same as those performed by the Chevalier at Niagara in the presence of the Prince of Wales and suite. ,

ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.

The usual quarterly meeting of the District Court in connection with the above Order, was held last evening, at the Boyal Hotel, Onehunga, at which the delegates and a goodly number of visiting brethren from the various Courts in district were present. The business of the evening in connection with the Order was of the usual character, and it was shewn that the Courts were all in a flourishing condition, socially and financially. After the business part of the proceedings was over, the Brethren adjourned to trie supper room and sat down to an excellent spread provided by the host, Bro. Fuller, which was done ample justice to. The table being cleared and the cloth removed, bottles and glasses were brought in, and the usual loyal aud patriotic toasts, interspersed with some * capital speeches, songs, and recitations, were drank and responded to. The meeting, which was most harmonious throughout, closed in the small hours with the National Anthem, and the Brethren separated for their respective homes, after one of the most "enjoyable evenings ever spent in connection with the Order.

PERSONAL.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —In last night's issue yon make the assumption of my opening my premises to morrow, (Anniversary Day), the text of your leading article, ia which indulge in weak platitudes respecting the rights of employer and employees. Your deductions are so lame and fallacious that their absurdity is manifest, clearly proving that whatever knowledge you may possess in the conduct of a newspaper, you entirely lack exper ience in attempting to manage a clothing business. I also notice a would be factious letter signed " Anti-Graspall," in which small malice is 6vinced, by whom you are the best judge. Anonymous writers I despise, but if " Anti-Graspali will favour me with a visit, I will place him—as doubt less he has been placed often before— hors de combat a la Coombes, and possibly quite as scientifically as per M. Blondin. So much for newspaper stabs. I have a word for my patrons— the public. I had intended to open on Saturday, and for two leasons. Firstly, that the business receipts on that day are of great moment in meeting my liabilities — a consideration that every business man should study ; secondly, that I was not aware tbat the " trade" intended to make it a close holi day. It is true that a drapers assistant of a vicious tendency and whitewashed appear ance waited upon me, but I declined to negotiate with him as I was not aware he came "by authority." Finding afterwards, however, that there was a desire on the part of the shopkeepers to close for the day, and understanding that my keeping open would have the effect of depriving a large number of hardworking, and in many cases under paid shopmen of a holiday, I announced my intention of closing my premises, although had I have kept open, I had intended to have given my employes a holiday on Monday and Tuesday, with which they were, perfectly content. lam proud to say that my assistants are chiefly men, and that they are amenable to common sense and alive to my interests. Moreover, I pay higher wages than any other soft goods house in town, and I have a right therefore to expect consideration. Besides, I wish it to be under stood that while I am always willing to oblige the drapers I must positively decline being dictated to by them, the more so as I am a " clothier."—Yours, &c, Samuel Coombes.

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NOTICE.— W. Messenger will bo Open To-morrow (Saturday) as usual, with a large- supply of Fresh Meat. Lamb and Mutton at the usual reasonable rates. —Queen-street, WANTED, a Situation as Barmaid by a j oun g Lady of experience ; town or country.—Apply RR this office, WANTED, for an invalid gentle man, B lard and Lodgings, with attendance (country preferred), where there are no incumbrances. —Apply, stating terms, to N _~ Post office, Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant for the country.—Apply to-morrow (Saturday) between 10 and 12 to Mrs Mcllwraith, Scarborough House, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherfon, Karangahape Road. Newton. An immense variety Prints, _,us lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c., Ribbons. Lace, Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at Selling-off Prices ■ 10. G.T. PICNIC to Kohimaramara. » Last three Boats will leave Kohimaramara at 4, 5, and 6 p.m., so as to afford opportunity for Good Templars to return in time for Anniversary Tea.—F. G. Brown, Caterer. ■vr O T I C E. Busses will leave the Union Bank Corner at 6.50 nm This Evening for the Whau. F. QUICK. NIXON LIGHT HOESE CAVALKY VOLUNTEERS. The Town and Country Division will muster at the Rifle Range To-morrow Morning (Saturday), the 29th January, at 9 a.m., to compete for Captain Clark's Champion Belt- ALFEED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. WELLESLEY - STEEEIg BAPTIST CHUECH. PICNIC TO MOTUIHI. §vThe Mania will leave the Queen-street Wharf punctually at 9 TO-MORROW MORNING, Regatta Day. Tic sets, 2s 6d. A limited number may ba procured up to quarter to 9 on board.



WAITED,- a young Man who can Milk—/»ppl> Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. WAITED to LET, large premises suitable for a School or Bi-aidiuG: House iv Shortl-nd Crescetit —App y to H Astiton did-on, House Lind, and Estate Agent. ANTLD TCTTET, House and ithop, Counter ShtOves, und Gas Fittings complete, at corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets.— '•pply to 0. Madden, Hobson-street. &* AN EL», 50 first-class Navvies. »* Apply to Mr James D mpsi-y Co'tracor. WAN I ED, a' General Servant — i pply Mrs Parsons, Mount St Mary, near Convent. VyANTED, a good General Ser » » vant ; references required— Apply to Mrs Samuel Br-.wn. Shortland Orescent, WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 years of age t j make herself gene rally useful—Apply at David G-rubb'S,Baker, Karanga hape lioad, Newton. "OTTAKTED, a smart Lad, accus » V toined to the trcde.—Apply Mr Maxwell, Butcher, Victoria-atreet. "IX7 ANTED, a General Servant.— v ▼ Apply to Mrs AVilloughby, Arch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED, as Lodger, a respectable person.—At fifth house from Reservoir, Karangahape Road. No children or other lodgers. Terms, iSs. WA'nTTd Known, Peaches! Peaches! at the Willow Grove Gardens, Bench Road, Devonport. WANTED Known, tbat Straw berries are still in season at the Willow Grope Gardens, Beach Koad. Devonport. WANTED, for a respectable Boy about 12 years of age, a quiet home ; terms mnst be moderate. —Aoply by letter to AG, office of this paper. AN IED "KNOWN, Picnic and Sports at Kohimaramara. A good view of tlio Regatta may be obtained up and down trip, and on the grounds. Return tickets, 2s; Children, Is ; Family Tickf-ts (5 or more adults, Is Gil; Children, Is. '\\f U. DENNES has engaged Mr VV « P. C. -Tones to do Pewing Machine Repairs. — Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queea-street. WANTED, a general Female Ser vant—Apply to Mrs A, C.-aig. Hobson- Street. WANTED, a smart Cirl as House maid and to assist in the bur.—Apply at tho Custom-house Hotel, Fort-street. ANTED7~t-he~Bn_inp.ss Men of Auokland to Know, that f.unch or Dinner at Riordan Hot-1 and Cafe, comprising Soups, Fish Entrees, Joints and Pastry, (.>«_ Shillins. ANTE D KNi) WN, the Chanipion and the Hero of 20 Fights has arrived. Mr. Joseph TatUrsk-y. Light Weight Chamj ion of Jiiii! land, has just arrived in Auckland, aud intends giving the public an exhibition of tho noble art of Self-Defence. He will set-to with Profeesor Davis and others, at his rooms, Hobson-street, opposite the Scotia Hotel, on Saturday evening, 2S)th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock. Several Amateurs and Profes sionals will attend. Admission, Is. ANTED Known, that E. Carr, having to remove a quantity of Second-class Timber hy Tuesday next, to make W&y for Harbour Works, has determined to give special advantages to buyers if they come at once.—Customhouse-street. ANTED to LET, a comfortable Five-roomed House in Symonds-street.—H. Partington, House ar.d Land Agent, s'/, Queen street AJNTED Known, tbat single young Gentlemen can obtain comfortable Board and Lodging-, on moderate terms, at the Auckland College, Upper Queen-street WANTED a smart Boy to ride out for orders.—Apply to E Hallett, Butcher, Parnell VAIJXHALL. —Best position on the shore. Two Rooms to let.—Apply early. WANTED, a steady Man who can drive, milk a cow, and make himself useful. Apply to Dr. Stockwell at 6 p.m. WANTED, a Nursemaid • must have references.—Apply to Mrs. T. Hill, Upper SymondH-street. ANTED, "Wanted, Wanted tbe Public to know that there is a very poor Woman, with five children, in want. I see by Saturday's paper that only ono friend has given. I put my 10s towards it, and I hope to see plenty more. — H.W. "He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord."



WANTED, a situation as Daily Governess, —Address "'Annie," at this office WANTED, an Apprentice, one used to Singer's machine preferred,—Apply to Mrs Pate, Stay and Corset Maker, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN Hobart Town Palings and Rails to be sold Cheap.—C. T. Saxton, Newmarket. W~ ANTED, for tlie 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.—Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED to Let, in Victoria street, a Two-story Brick Shop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompsoi, Grocer, Victoria street ANTED'Known,tbatWm. Morris Tailor, is prepared to make, dye, and clean Gentleman's Cloihing. Gentleman's own material made up in first-class style, next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 46 dozon Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 1/6 $ pair, 2 pair for 2/6; 20 pieces of Muslins, only /6 $ yard by Ihe 12 yards ; Silver Dress Buttons, /5 5$ doz., 3 dozen for 1/; lot of small Hals for children, only /6 each ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/6 dozen ; 30 boxes of assorted colours of Buche Trimmings. /4 and /6 per yard ; lot of Ladies' Workboxes irom 5/ each; Child ren's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/. —H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. For One Month !!! English Walnuts, 61t>. for 4/6; Tea Trays, 6/ and[9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, 6 pipes, with a stalk 1 yard long, for 6d. yy ANTED. 600 tons of Old V ? Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, Ac* at BATTYE _ CO.'S London Marine Store* Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. TO'ANTED KmjWW, that P. * * Goldie Is prepared to supply" all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includhg Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, Ac, at the lowest nail.el Yard , Custom-houso street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch W "ANTED, the~General PubHclo know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. T^ A NT E D, T " Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. ' 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 Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. TO Carpenters.—Tenders required for Erecting a Store, Great North Boad, till 2nd February. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr E. W. Morrison's Hotel, Newton. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TO LET, for a term, a comfortable Six-roomed Cottage, with small Garden and Stable, within ten minutes' walk of Pest-office.— Apply by letter to "Alpha," Box 166, P.O. Posses sion given in about a fortnight QPECIAL ATT FACTION. In addition to the sperts, there will be a DONKEY RACE at the Eilerslie Gardens on "Saturday, 20th instant. Anniversary Day. ;,_,'._.,, X*. GRAHAM.



--•».' ~ ' ATTED, a good General Servant X/V A " nuirod).—Mis Morley, Havelock T " (eh>>ra6ter«„. House, Syniouds-atreOt. jj, T : ANTED; immediately, a.Urn. Urn G ~ a d Gasfltter.—Apply to A and W. Cr&. % , Wj'iidhan.-street. YJL7 A NTED, a Nursegirl —Apply to * ▼ Mrs James Dacre, St Mary's Boad, Pon sonby. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs K. J. Yates, Kuiland House, Parnell, \%? AN I ED, a good Coolc and Laun v * dress ; good wages. .References.—Apply at th's office. WAN lED to Let, a neat comfort able House, 8 rooms; water iaid on, &c.— James Held, Eden Terrace. WANTED, ~a~General Servant.— AppJyto A i Fernandez, Eailway Terminus Hotel. LOST, last Sunday, between Queen street and Hobson-street, a Gold Biog with amethyst stone, surrounded with pearls. Finder will reccjye 5s on returning same to this oflice. LOST, last night in Queen-street, a French Poodle; answers to the name of Davie. Five shillings reward. —Apply to Miss Jarrett, Drake street, Freeman's Bay. DR SCOTT being in Auckland'for a fortnight, will receive patients at the Star Hotel, Albert-street, from 10 to 3. EVENING CLASSES at the Auck land College are now open for instruction in Bookkeeping, AJtrebra, Euclid, Arithmetic, _c — Terms, 6s per month —Cbas A. Taylor. THi_ Misses Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Graham-street, January 14, 187 C OATS ! Boats"! Boats ! — For Sale cheap.—J. W. Carr, Boat-builder, next the Gas-works. _ qpAKAPUNA LAKE.—A comfor- JL table Cottage and splennid garden, and 18 acres of richest Sril To Let for a long or short term, -.0. Mays, Post-office, D. vor.port. HMO LET a comfortable four-roomed I House in Havelock-street, off Symonds-street. Apply to Mrs Warneford, Parnell. near Catholic Church ; rent 12s per week. . I^o LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Perk Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. A UCKLAND REGATTA. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FEKRy CO. The p s. Takapuna and Tainui will ply between Aucklond and North rhore every half-hour during the u»y, eoinmencii.g at 7 SO am. H. W. HEATH, Manager.



£100 REWARD. "Whereas HENRY WYNYARD, an Aboriginal Native, iB charged on Warrant with having, on the 27th instant, at Epsom, MURDERED one Edwin Paoker, this is to notify that a REWARD of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS will be paid by the Govern ment for such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of the said offender. Description of Henry Wynyard, alias Turua:—A Maori, but no darter than a half-caste ; about thirty years of age ; 5 feet 8 inches high; regular features ; wears slight beard and moustache; dressed, when last seen, in a black cloth sac coat, black wideawake hat, and dirty white duck trousers; is. ■■< sailor; he has a mole on the left cheek, two moles on the right side of neck, and two names—" Winata," "Kata rina," —on right arm ; " Hara,'' left arm. He is well known at Onehunga, having worked about the district for years. THOMAS BROHAM, Inspector Armed Constabulary. Inspector's Office, Auckland, 28th January, 1876. rpo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tfnders will be received until noon of the 31st instant, for the Erection of a Cottage in Hobson street. Plans and specifications to be se^n at Mr, Worrell's Store, West Queen-street. A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29. ADMISSION TO FLAGSTAFE. Tickets of admission to Flagship, Five Shillings each, can be procured from any member of Commit tee, and at Oflice on Wharf. The ps Enterprise, conveying ticket-holders free of charge, will leave the _ S P Co's Tee during Regatta Day, at intervals of half an honr, commen cing atß3o am. THOMAS HENDERSON, Ju_., Hon. Sec. XT 0 T I 0 ET As I am given to understand, that I am represented as being the sole cause of the holiday being spoilt, I shall cloße my Premises on Saturday next, opening myself at 6 o'clook in the evening. SAMUEL COOMBES, 92, Queen-street. •DOARD OF EDTJCATION. ASSISTANT AND PUPIL TEACHERS. A Class fnr the train! g of Assistant and Pupil Teachers will be conducted by Mr Worthington at his house in Hobson-street. Class will begin on Monday, 31st January, at 6 p m. The Class will meet on Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 6 to 8 o'clock, and on Saturday morn ings from 10 to 12 o'clock. All Teachers employed in any gchoolunder the Board will be admitted Free. A register of attendance will be kept by the Master for the information of the Board. The Class will be subject to visits from the In spector of Schools. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. T> E G A T T A D A Y. MONSTER PICNIC"AND SPORTS



KOHIMARAMARA. Committee:—Messrs. H. J. Syms, Andrew, Meldrom, Oole, Aley, Clifford, and Mahon. Entries will be received on the ground for the follovjing events, &o.:—3Qoyds Race, 200 yds Race, 100 yds Bace, Half-mile Walking Match, High Jump, Race for Boys, Walking Match for Boys, Vaulting with Pole, Three-legged Race; Sack Race: Prize, Large Plum Cake. Prizes for other events will be announced on the ground. Sports to commence at 12 o'clock. Messrs. Holmes Bros. Steamers will leave Queen street Wharf at 9 am., and every hour during the day. A Pull Band in attendance. Quoits, Cricket, and Swings, Return tickets, 2s; Children, Is; Family tickets (5 or more adults), Is 6d; Children, Ib. Refreshments on the ground at Town Prices. FOUND, a Sum of Money .—Owner ,_ *.c 5? i °.wi ln Bame "*>*' giving description at British Hoki, Qu»ea«itre»t.



pBTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (-FBIDAY) EVENING. 28th JANUARY, Last Night but One of that Marvellous Drama, the shaughraun! thk sha.ughka.un ! - Wheatleigh. Conn, Mr. Chaelss» supported ISV MISS CARRY GEORGE AND THE COM*- Posltively the Last Night but One ! £&~ Reserve your seats at Upton's BT In Preparation—THE LOTTERY OF LIFE. pRINCE OF WALKS THEATRE. Mr. R, J. De Lias respectfully wishes to inform the inhabitants of North Shore, and its vicinity, that he has made arrangements with the Steamboat Com pany to run a Late Steamer to and from the above place on FRIDAY EVENING next, January 28. to give everyone an opportunity of witnessing MR. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH'S SHAUGHEAUN. p I T Y~ HALL. farewell~performa:n ces COMMENCING SATURDAY EVENING, 29th JANUARY, 1876, OF THE DAVIES COMBINATION, UNDEB inn PATRONAGE! AND IN PRESENCE OP Chevalier Blondin and Suite. LAST NIGHTS ) E. D DAVIES x_. LAST NIGHTS ( natator T A«T< XTTPPTT'^ f TFIE OU VILLES LiAOl JN Ivy XIAO I rprir? Tf.MPSOIVT'a LAST NIGHTS) JS COMPANY. LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS! POPULAR PRICES.



AUOKLAND WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ANNUAL FESTIVAL, JANUARY 29, 1876, The above assembly will take place in Mr Dil worth's Paddocks, Remuera, on SATURDAY next, January 29, 1870. The Train will leave the Auckland Railway Stalion at 9 20 o'clock sharp, for Remuera, calling at New market Schools will, theicfore, be punctual, in order to avoid any delay. Tickets will te istued to all Scholars and Teachers free. Visitors and Friends can procure Return Tickets, Is each (by any Train to or from Rcmucia), irom Messrs Welsman. Edson, McMaster, oi any of the Teachers, JOHN GITTOS, Secretary. JJ L O N D I N, THE HEBO OF NIAGARA, WILL MAKK HIS FIRST ' Grand High Hope Ascension ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1876, '■) ■'.-'■ in nis GIGANTIC AEENA, REAR OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, The dimensions of which far surpass any other canvas enclosure in the world. The performance will include the samo WONDERFUL FEATS As performed by him over the GIGANTIC FALLS OF NIAGARA!!! IN AMERICA, In the presence of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND SUITE, Including His Grace the Luke of Newcastle, Earl of St. Germains, the Marquis of Chandos, Lord Lyons, General "Williams, Major Teesdale, Major General Bruce, And many other distinguished Noblemen and •Gentlemen.



Doors open at 4 p.m., performance to commence at 5 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-street, near Choral Hall. Pricks op Admission : First-class Seats, 45.; Second-class Promenade, 2f1.; Children, h&lf-price. SW No Re-admission. _^g No Smoking Allowed. Operatic Selections by the Band. .«=_ RAILWAY NOTICE. jglpMffSgg. Chevalier Blondin has made r_jggT_3^g_ ■- arrangements with the Railway authorities to run SPECIAL TRAINS at ExotJBSION Fares, on SATURDAY next, in order that Country Visitors may have an opportunity of witnessing his First Ascension. ' For Time Table, see Railway advertisement. «|jp|gjfr^- "DRIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA *«@MT_ffiif^ferr^ Will leave Onehunga at 4 p.m. for Blondin's Pavilion, returning from the Grey hound Hotel at 9 p.m. aar BLONDIN-TO-MORROW, at 5 p.m. 82" BLONDIN—TO-MORROW, at 5 p.m. *_- BLONDIN-TO-MORROW, at 5 p.m. us- BLOINDIN TO-MORROW, at 5 pm. JB3T BLONDIN—TO-MORROW, at 5 p.m. *sr BLONDIN—TO-MORROW, at 5 p.m. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. E. BLONDIN, or O. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auokland. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H, P. LYONS, Agent.



"REGATTA DAY. PICNIO TO MOTDIHI. A PICNIC will be given /^_W^<^>_ on REGATTA DAY by. the A^///n\\\w\ Members of the Victoria /^^M'l: AND good t^mplab brass Ikl/ ;Ja£&sSM \»1 Band, under the patronage [wf %^@m>]r| of the Victoria Company V_l§f__Aiii^3ai^/in/ Volunteers. K^^rzl________ilf.^J The p.s. ' Hauraki' will \ }_gi*3£*fs&£_MJ&' / leavo the Wharf at 9 o'clock \ffitfQ"*'^illsik:y sharp I^llgSi^JHjill^ Refreshments on the £-*Kftß*£*'^ ground at town prices. \£r Tickets, 2s. each. FOR Immediate Sale, cheap two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages in New ton, on 42 feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchard, 5, Insurance Buildings. "* TO THE WO!" •-", Mi EN OF AUCK "______ Gentlemen. —Are you aware that there are a few little men in this town who are continually dragging you into all their little dirty transactions I allude to one or two Tailors and Drapers; everything mean and unmanly they do is done for the benefit of the poor working man, just as if you were hot as well off as themselves. They keep their places open from twelvq to eighteen hours a day they say on your account; and now to-morrow's holiday they deprive several hundred people'of, for the convenience of the poor working man. Will you support such indiyi-* duals any longer? If so, then what they say about you must be correct,"-! am, A Worsxmo Maw Kttssw.



WARKVYORTH AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Ro'vr, Tickets per Minnie Casey, on THURSDAY, 3iv libu. t. at 10 _m, 12/6. Mr. McCoiiji.-h's Bard in at'ind-iioe iy| IS MASON'S School, Pict-street, JJ*Jt Newton —Duties win beresunied on Mon day. Slst instant. T O. G. T. -"-• ~"v if introduction of Order The Third Anniversu., -ted by a SOIREE and into AnoKlanrl will be ccietoi_. -street Hall on ENTEKTAI ME.NT. in the Lorn*. •_ the Table Regatta Day, January 29 1876 Tea... -->rtain at G. 30. Tickets, Is 6d each, including Eniv- -, ment, consisting of Musical Selections, Si*ng», Recitations, Speeches, _c. Admission to Entertain ment, only Is. CROWN~PRINCESS~GOED MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (ihe sixth) of One Shilling per Share has this day been made on the capital of the above-named Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings.- Auckland, on or before the 28th dayjof January, 1878. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 7th January, 1876. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS,



DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLaCK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, 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 Drees Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to tfiect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent, patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quills, Blankets, LoDg Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods') will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for 4two respectable tradesmen.—Apply C.J., Stab office. ■ S~ TRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.".Parnell Nurseiy. "PLLERSLIE GARDENS. GRAND SUMMER FETE AND ATHELETIC FESTIVAL. TO-MORROW ANNIVERSARY DAY, 29th JANUARY, 1876. The Gardens in their Prime. Those who admire the Beauties of Nature and Art combined should spend their Holiday at this charming resort. E X C 1 TIN G SPORTS. The Anniversary Cup, value _22, will be started at 1 o'clock. Pole Jumping, Tilting at the Ring, Mile Steeplechase, and Donkey Race, will be comprised in the programme. UNRIVALLED ATTRACTIONS EOR HOLIDAY MAKERS. Railway Fares at Single Price for the double journey. B^~ Cheap Refreshments on the Ground. ___ The HOBSON BAND will be in attendance at the Eilerslie Sports .to-morrow (Saturday), 29th instant (Anniversary Day). Dancing on thb Platfobm. \ UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 29, 1876.



The morning trains io and from Mercer as usual. The afternoon train from Auckland to Mercer leaves at 6.30 p.m. Leaves Newmarket at 6.40 Onehunga at 6,25 Otahuhu at 7.8 Papakura at .. .. .. .. 7.47 Druryat .. .. 8.8 Pukekohe at 8.40 Arrives Mercer at 9.30 AFTERNOON train Leaves Mercer at 5.0 Pukekohe at 6.52 Druryat 6.34 Papakura at .. 6.45 Otahuhu at .. 7.27 ArrivesEllerslie at 7.42 Onehunga at 7.38 Auckland at 8.5 Morning trains leave Auckland for Onehunga and intermediate stations at 7.15, 9 20,10.10,11.15 ; and in the afternoon at 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, 3.15, 4.15, 5.15, 6.15, and 11.0. Morning trains leaves Onehunga for Auckland and intermediate stations at 8.15, 10.21,11 20; and in the afternoon at 12.25, 1.25, 2 25, 3.20, 4.25, 5 25,6.25, 7.30, and 8.0 (last train). PAPAKURA RACES. Trains will a.m. p.m. Leave Auckland at .. .. n.O and 3.0 Newmarket at .. .. 11.10 — 3.10 Penrose Junction at .. 11.28 — 3.28 Otahuhu at 11.39 — 3.39 p.m. Papakura at 12.18 — 4.18 Arrives Drury at 12.29 — 4.29 Leaves Mercer at 11.0 Tuakauat 1130 Pukekohe at 12.52 Druryat 12.40 Papakura at 12.50 — 4.50 Otahuhu at 1.30 — 5.30 Penrose Junction at .. 1.42 — 6.42 Newmarket at 1.69 — 6.59 Arrives Auckland at 2.9 — 6.9 These trains Btop for Papakura Racecourse, are met by trains from Onehunta at 11.20 and 3.20. ■ Return Jotjrnbv at Single Fares. s d. s. d. Auckland to Papakura .. ..5 0 and 3 Auckland to Eilerslie .. ..13 and 0 Ist 2nd Class. Class, s. d. s. d. Meroer to Papakura Races .. .. 7 3 — 60 Tuakau „ ~....5 3 — 3 9 Pukekohe „ ~.... 4 0 — 2 9 Drury „ „ .. .. 2 0 — 16 no change. The single tickets issued on Saturday, 29th instant, are only available for return on that day: Passen gers wishing to return on Monday must take ordinary return tickets. By order, A, T. MAODONALP, ftsasmlXmsgairt



AUCKLAND AND NOPTH fH.- ORE STEAM FPBPY COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Annual Meetirg of SbarcboVler? fn the ;,bove Company will be held at tlie Company's office. Bank Buildings, on Monday, (he 14'h Fetruary, at 3 pm. Busii ess—l o receive Report and Ealjnce-iheet, aid el ct two Directors »nd an AU-iitor By order of the Directors H. W. HEATH, Manager. Jg 00T S ! BOOTS 1 CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s Cd, Cs Cd. Childben's Boots— *n Immuse YariiT? to Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and Shoes to be Cleared Out at Half-price at k D , McPHERSON'S\ Kakanga;?^ Eoad > -Newton. r^HEUNDEESIGiN^HAVEON SALE JL AMD TO ARRxyE; Gourock Canvas, AS Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas- Christie's Royal Navy Canvara-' Gordon's Royal Navy Red Sfripli' Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal Creases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandlery. D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, November 6,1875. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1876, At II O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. FOR POSITIVE SALE. MAIZE, OATS, OATMEAL, BRAN, JAMS, AND TART FRUITS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at tlie Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Ist February, at 11 o'clock, 50 sacks Oatmeal 5 sacks Pearl Barley 13 sacks Barley Dust 50 cases Peacock's 21b Jams 40 cases „ Tart Fruits 2 cases Hawkins' Jlb Jams 2 cases „ 21b Jams, all Raspberry 2 cases ~ 21b Jams, assorted 30 cases Jar Jams 58 cases Hawkins' Tart Fruits 2 cases „ Buk Jams 5 cases Peacock's Jar Jams 9 cases „ Tart Fruits 200 bags Oats 150 bags Fiji Maize 250 bags Bran. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 1576, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. ONI ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. FLOUR! FLOUR! FLOUR! Ex Yarra from Oamartj. GEO. W. BINNEY. WILL Sell by public auction at tne Corn Exchange on Tuesday at 11 o'clock 1 sharp, 45 sacks Hay and Bans flour, each 2001bs 65 sacks J*. R. Anderson's flour, each 2001bs 30 bags J. R. Anderson's flour, each 2001bs 30 bags J. R. Anderson's Hour, each 6uiba . 70 sacks Hasall's Flour, 2001b 60 bags Anderson and Mowat's Flour, 1001b 140 ~ „ „ „ 501b 50 bags Bran, Terms at Sale. B. TONKB] [R. C. CARR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. , LEASE OF KIKBY'S COAL YARD. COALS, COKE, FELLOES, SPOKES, SHAFTS, FIREWOOD, LIME, HORSES, DRAYS, ETC., B. TONKS AND CO. HAVE been instructed to Sell on Thursday at 11 o'clock, ' On the Premises, Queen-street, LEASE OF YARD for 5, 7, or 10 yeais. STOCK, consisting of Coal,- Coke, Firewood Lime, Ironbark Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, Shafts and Naves, Blue Gum, etc. Horses, Cart, Weighing Machines, etc. This is well known as being ihe best business of its kind in the city; the position must always command a good trade, and it is well known the late occupier was amassing a fortune. I Terms Liberal. B. TONKS.] [B. c. CARR] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. By Order o_ the Mortgagee. HOUSE AND LANI^GRATTAN-STREET B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, February 7, at 12 o'clock, Lots 63 and 54, Gxattan-street, with the Buildings thereon erected, and at present occupied by MrW. Campbell. Further particulars of auctioneers or J. M. Alexan der, Esq., Solicitor, Wyndham-street. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, CITY MART. STOCK OF CLOTHING, MERCERY, &o. In the Eatate of M. De Jongh in liquidation by order of the Trustees. GRANT & MORTON, HANE received instructions from the Trustees to seil by auction on Tuesday, February 1, at 11 o'clock, The Stock in the above Estate, comprising a gene ral assortment of Men's, Boys', and Youths* Clothing Hosiery, Meicery, _c. all new and fresh goods, h&v ing only recently purchased. For absolute »nd unre served sale. Also, Shop Fittings, Fixtures, &c. Terms—Cash. MONDAY, JANUARY~3L THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to sell by auction, at the Corner Mart, on Monday, January 31, at 11 o'olock: A NEW, WELL-FINISHED HOUSE of 5 apart ments, pleasantly situated, near the Victoria Wharf, North Shore. One-thiid of the price may remain on the>property. GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. PRELIMINARY NO TI OE. MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES, Albert Barrack Reserve, for NINETY-NINE YEAR'S LEASE; . BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT TMORTON HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, for 99 years on Wednesday, :Febr_a_y 3, at 11 o'clock, \ ' The Above BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. '.1 '■ ' : Lithographed Plant may be seen at the Mart. farther s*H!oul*ri ia futture Inaua