broken ont near the fever hospital on thie Town Belt, where there were three tents which had been occupied by fever patients. The children in the neighbourhood were allowed to play in these tents, hence the spread of the disease.

TIMARU.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] .' - Saturday. \-.. railway demonstration was very suc cessful A train containing nearly 300 people came from Chrictchurch, doing the hundred miles in about 7 hours.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Union Beach and Bismarck.

Union Beach water is out of the mine. Every part of the level will now be worked. Bismarck : More gold and specimens have been obtained in this mine.

The Coromandel Highway Board is ex cited in consequence of Mr Reader Wood without consulting the members of the Board, presenting a large quantity of road metal to the Tiki District Board. A deputation pro ceeds to Auckland to represent the injustice of this.

THE MAHURANGI AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

This important annual affair came off at Warkworth on Friday last, and was a great success. The attendance was in excess of former years, and the exhibits, if not more numerous, were a long way superior to any shown at previous shows. This superiority was chiefly shown in the horses, which have hitherto been of a very poor description, while this year, they received the commen dation of' the judges, who were for stock : Messrs. John Hedge, J. Walters, Wm. Greenwood. For sheep: Mr Trotter. For produce : Messrs. G. W. Binney, Whitson and Coupland. In the horse classes, Messrs. Palmer, Dibble, C. Wilson, John Thompson, Phillips, John Williams, R. Taylor, Capt. Rye, Mrs Dibble and Miss Temperley were successful in gaining prizes. For bulls: Messrs J. Bartin, John C. King, J. Phillips, J. Hood andM. Angove were the successful exhibitors. Cows and heifers. In this class Messrs Bartin, Angove, Gathercole, Phillips, andß. Taylor took prizes. Mr Wilson took first prize for fat cattle. In the sheep classes Mr J. C. King was most successful, taking the first prizes for Leicester rams, Lincoln rams, Lincoln ewes, and also Mr R. C. Dyer'B spe cial prize of a £5 cup for the sheep showing best wool and mutton combined. Next to

Mr King, Mr J. Moore and Messrs J. and R. Phillips were conspicuous, who showed among them soma capital sheep. Mr R. Phillip's Lincoln hoggetts were specially ad mired and drew forth the encomiums from the judges and the visitors. Prizes were also awarded for pigs and poultry. There was also an exhibition of produce which was ex ceedingly good though not of an extensive character. After the show the annual dinner took place at the Warkworth Hotel. Mr (jr. Moore the president of the society, presided, and there was a large concourse of visitors " and settlersj including the officers and com mittee, viz., Messrs T. Sanderson, M. Angove, W. Wilson, W. Macklow, J. Phillips, J. C. King. The repast was of an excellent discription, and was followed by some speeches, in which sound sense was talked and much good advice given by gentlemen, whose words carried weight with them. Tha Hobson Band, under Bandmaster McComish, was specially engaged for the occasion, and did their duty manfully.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS,

BLONDIN.

Tub announcement that Blondin would make his last appearance on Saturday evening, had the effect of bringing together probably COOO persons in the enclo sure, in the grounds of Government House. The pro gramme was slightly different Irom those of precedii g evenings, and included a balloon ascent, and a change in the flreworits. The.balloon, however, waa partially a failure, as there appealed some difficulty in getting It into proper order, and the wind being rather too strong, it was knocked about considerably, before it took its low, brief flight, and was lost to Bight for ever. Blondin performed a number of his astonishishirg Walking feats to the surprise and admiration of the-gazers, and seemed as much at home, and sue-footed on the high rope as though he were walking on terra firma, He repeated bis to aDd fro walk and trot journey from pole to pole with unerring step, walked blindfolded and sack-cover, d, with a few feints at falling for the benefit of nervous persons, who Immediately turned their faces to the canvass fearing it was all over with the *' Hero of Niagar-*." The feat of wheeling over the rope a snppoaad man was cleverly done, and the fall of the representative of nun when a little beyond the middle of the rope, caused quite a sensation. Two men immediately rushed to the rescue, and carried the fallen image to the tent that his broken limbs might have immediate attention, -he fireworks were on a larger and more elaborate scale than on previous evenings, and the revolving sun was a brilliant scene, with its willow-like streams of fire A number of varied rockets were let off, and as the burst in the silent atmosphere represented in their r- flections, stars, golden rain, serpents and other forms of animate and inanimate substances. . The grand spectacle of Blondin as the fire-king wa_, how ever, the climax of the entortainment and) which commanded universal applause. Mr Impoy's band accompanied Blondin with snitable selec tions of music from the works of eminent com posers. The success and the fine eveoines which have been associated with these wonderful feits, hive induced M B.o&din. by general request, to spend another week in Auckland, and the prices for the present week will be such as to enable the poorest person In the city to see tbe unrivalled performances of tne inimitable Chevalier Blondin—a sight which they can never h"pe lo witness again. ARBAH-NA-POGUB.

This favorite Irish drama which, on several pre vious occasions has been presented to the Auckland public, was given'on Saturday .evening by Mr Wheat leigh and the members of the dramatic companynow performing at the Prince ot. Wales Theatre Airah na-pogue however, was presented in a superior and more life-like manner than on the occasions referred to. Mr Whe*tleigh in his original impersonation of Shaun, gave a new life to the wnole drama, which dis played actual trnit. of life and characters which other actors has failed to produce. The sorg came in well, " Wearing of the Gr'en"and was received by acclamations of national pride br many of the spec tators. Mr Lawrence represented Colonel O'GrAdy, With charasteristic truth. We have seldom seen Miss Jennie Nye to greater advantage than in the pretty eharacte_yof Arr»h Meelish, with her pleasant senti mental ditt., •' Return, ah never more to part." Mr Searle was in his right place as Secetary, and Mr Collier as Michael. The remaining characters by Mrs Bearie, Miss Bushe and gentlemen on the masculine Bide, were well sustained. MR. DAVIES' FAREWELL. On Saturdiy evening last Mc Davies and his fellpw labeurers in the cause of the people said farewell to their Auckland patrons in the City Hall, previously to seeking o her scenes. The audience was not large, owing to iha exhibition of M. Blendln. We need only say that the performances were of that complete character which has all along distinguished the series of Davies' entertainments. Mr Davies spoke a few parting words from the platform, and took occasion to map out the future of hi* career as far as he could see. After visiting the I hames, he proposed to visit San Francisco, china, and India, and then float on ward to*iweet Dublin Bar, and in the shadows of the city where Moore sang and O'Connell talked, sit down in a " snug little cottage overlooklr g tbe sea," and ■moke the pipe of peace; but as the old lady said, " Man proposes and God disposes." We hope, how ever, that Mr Davies will be enabled to carry out his poetical programme, reach his native city, and in the sunny embraces of nature realise his Goldsmithian wish, .

THE MAORI MURDERER-A CORRECTION.

[To the Editor of the Evkning Stab 1 ' Sir,—l was greatly surprised and annoyed to read in the Evening j* tab of 'J hursd*y last, an article re ferring to the late .fpsom murder case, wherein you state, that my daughters were in the habit ot allowing the Maori to accompany them in their jyalhs in the more retired purtsof Kpaom, and also quoting an ex pression supposed to have baen ntteied by one ot the young ladies, who (yovi say) allowed the Maori to come in to the house, n. d while they played the piano forte. Packer sang accompaniments, for the entertain ment of tne Maori. In reply I need scarcely give all this an unqualified denial when I i_if Tin you, that I have but two dauohters, the yeuiger of whom has only just returned from a lengthy visit toher married sister In Taranaki, so tha< dv ing the whole of the time that the Maori and Packer were with me Bhe was away, consequently of my children, I had only my son at home. I most farther state, that I never on any occasion allowed the Maori inside my house, nor did he ever enter it, and that my son was the only one of my children who ever spoke tohfm or was at home whlie he worked for me. You will readily understand the hrltation and annoyance which this article has caused me, when I explain that friends are constantly enquiring of me the meaning of such itrango familiarity between my children and the Maori, and .mowing as I do that it is perfectly untrue. To those Intimately acquainted wiih my children, of course the absurdity of the statement is quite ap parent, but to others it seems inexplicable. As a contributor to your journal you will oblige by insert ing this explanation.—l am, sir, yours obediently, i. D. GIBOHOB-N. Epsom, 6th February 1870.

CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

A special committee meeting of the whole of the City Council was held to-day to take into consideration the proposed plan forming Fort street Ea3t of Commerce-Btreet, and also for diverting the main sewer outfall to the ex treme end of the permanent portion of the Breakwater, thereby effecting the thorough drainage of the whole of Shortland street, Port -. street, Commerce-street, Custom - house - street ond aJbert-stteet; and enabling the Council to compel the owners and leaseholders of the proporty known as the Intake to fill up their allot ments to the street level without affecting the drainage, and causing the silting up of the harbour. The report of the City Sur veyor estimates the cost of this undertaking at about £6000.

It was at length moved by the Mayor,_and seconded by Councillor Hurst, " That a sub committee consisting of Councillors Yon der Heyde, Isaacs, and the Mayor be appointed to confer with the Harbour Board upon the matter, and to report thereon." Carried.

The Search, for the Murderer.

In order to clear up the question whe ther the murderer, Wynyard, is still in the vicinity of Orakei as some suppose, Mr Inspector Broham proceeded to the Maori settlement to-day with the intention of scour ing Sellara' bush throughout. Observations had previously been taken to ascertain the best points for operating from. The fact is that since the day the murder was commit ted no reliable trace of the scoundrel has been obtained. On the afternoon of that day Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy traced the murderer along the road as far as Brassey, who told the same story as he has adhered to ever since. Mr Pardy then remained in the vicinity of the native settlement, un til Saturday afternoon watching the huts, searching them at all hours of the night, and making known the offer of reward along the route which Winiata would, most likely, take. And as this was ineffectual immediately after the occurrence we have no hope of a more favour able issue, for the operations at Sellars' bush to-day. In this morning's Cross appears a report from v- spirit circle held oa Saturday night at which Packer's spirit was declared to have been present, and stated :—" When I got killed I thought of my poor mother, and father, and sisters. Send my love to them all. God bless them. I love them all. Tell my poor mother I am happy. I am thinking of them. Amen." It so happens that Packer's mother is dead, and if the spirit desired any communication to be given his plain course was to take it himself, as it was quite unreasonable for him to expect mortals to accomplish the fea*. The spirit i 3 further reported as having indicated a settlement about three miles from Pokcno as the place where the murderer is now con cealed. Mr Broham, determined that it should not be said that any clue had been neglected, telegraphed instructions for the immediate search of the locality indicated when it was found that no such settlement was in existence. The circle will, perhaps, be able to explain how they have been so shamefully "sold" by their unseen friends.

The Murderer reached the King Country.

HAMILTON,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The.police here are certain Winiata has reached the King Country but refuse to state their reasons.

WAIPAWA (HAWKES BAY.)

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

At the close of tho native meetine at Pakowhai Mr Sheehan told the natives about the Epsom murderer, mentioning the names tatooed on the arm. He was at once recog nised by the natives as having lived for several years at Pakowhai as servant to Karaitiana, and was expellcdfor several petty thefts. They add he his of the same tribe as the king, namely, the Ngatimahutu, and will try to make for Kuiti, they do not think the King will shelter the murderer, but several principal" chiefs have written the King warning him against such a wrong and foolish act.

COMMERCIAL.

The sale of the wreck of the three-masted schooner, Melaine, was sold to-day by Messrs B. Tonks and Co., for the sum of £150 to Mr A. Linabury.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

A meeting of the above society was held this afternoon in Princes-street. Present, Mr James Burtt in tho chair, Dr Campbell, and Mr Webster. The Secretary read the min utes of the previous meeting which were con firmed. The financial statement shewed receipts fer past month to be, £31 ss. 6d. ; expenditure, £58 2s 8d ; balance in bank, £117 14s 7d. The remaining business consisted of the considertion of a letter from the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, respecting the intro duction of salmon from* San Francisco, stat ing that they were prepared to spend £300, on the matter and were about to send a com petent person over for the purpose, also, ask ing the Auckalnd society to co-operate in the same. lOTBODtTCTION OF SALMON. The chairman thought that as the Society had been very successful in the introduction of salmon ova, it was scarcely necassarry to incur further expenses. Dr. Campbell proposed that the secretary should write a letter thanking the Canter bury Society, but as they were well supplied at present the matter should stand over, which upon being seconded by Mr Webster was carried. ACCOUNTS. The monthly accounts amounting to £17 13s were brought up and passed.

On Mr Donald, the sail-maker, arriving at his sail-loft over Messrs Oxley's store this morning, evidence was afforded that some unauthorised person bad obtained an entrance during the night An iron staple, to which a padlock was affixed at the upper side door, bad been drawn out, and, together with the lock, was found lying at the foot of the door. An investigation of the premises resulted in the goods on the premises being found ap parently undisturbed. The object of the forcible entry, unless it was for the purposes of plunder, is hard to guess. . The attention of builders and 'owners of city property is directed to the fact that all information with respect to the laying down of the watermains in connection with the new waterworks, \ may now be obtained at the office ef Waterworks' Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. By obtaining the information required as early as possible, a large amount of expense may be_ saved, as the service pipes can be at once laid.



JO. P E LHA M' i • LADDER AND BARROW FACTORY, 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Barrows, and Steps on hand, made to order, or let on hire. BOARD OF EDUCATION Teachers and Candidates who attended the Decern ber Examinations are requested to call at this office or to Bend for information as to the result. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary.



_-________--_-__--_------l----B^BBBHa--------_-i^--ai I [ TITANTED to Let, a convenient YV Shop suitable for a confectioner.—Apply to P. Darby, Queen-street . WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Housemaid in an Hotel, or to assist in the bar.—E. Henry's .Registry Office, Shortland-street. WAJSTED to Rent, a three or four roomed Cottage —& ddress HSJ. at this Office, \y ANTED to Let, Cottage of five * » rooms; .and House 7 rooms, with gardens and plenty of water.- James Eeid. Erlcii Terrace. ANTED, a respectable Youth about 13 or 14.—Apply to E. Edwards, Saddler, Kyber Pass, Nawrnavket. fV T ANTED; by a respectable young - * Woman a situation as § Genual Servant; a place where there are no young 'children preferred; good refert-ncg from last situation.—Apply by letter to ' HN," at thiS office. WANTED to Know a good opening to start a Blacksmith and Carpi nter's business in a rising district, any part of the colony.— Addrees " Glasgow," Stab Office. WAN! ED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs S. Vaile, Tlie Firs, Karanga hape Road. WANTED, a good SiDger's machi nist. None other need apply at corner of Cook and Hobson-streots. WANTED, a steady Lad in the Kitchen and to make himself generally use ful —Gardner's Thames Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Glover, Glenside, Upper Symonds-stree.t. %!/ANTED to Let, in one month * 1 from date, a commodious House, conven iently situated in Upper Queen-street, now in the occupation of R B Shalders.—Apply to R. B. Shal ders, Draper, 200 and 202, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, a comfortably Furnished Room, with fireplace, for a single person.—Apply at this office. ______ ANTED, a smart Loy.—Apply Bayner, Butoher, Victoria-street. ~\ WT A NTED, a respectable middle- V v aged female as Housekofpor, for the Bay of Islands — For particulars, apply at the shop next Eagle Hotel, Albert-street. W~~ANTEJJ,"a good Cook.—Mrs, Alfred, Buckland, Newmarket.!. WANTED, a strong Lad for a store. Apply M. Jones and Co., 1, Queen-street. WANTED, respectable Boys as Ap prentices to the Saddlery and Harness Making Trade —Apply to W. S. Jones, Wholesale aud Retail Saddler, Sc., Queoa-strect. ANTED to Let, a House in Hardinge-street.- Apply to Mrs Thos. Craig, Graham-street. __________________ ANTED, a good General Servant; reference required.—Apply at Spring Villa, Ponsonby. _____ WANTED, a Partner to join the advertisor in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of abont £150.—For iurlhcr par ticulars apply to Stewart aud Appleby, Shortland- . street, Auckland. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Buchanan, Devonport, North Shoro. ' \IU ANTED, a General Servant for « V the Country.—Apply to Messrs Jakins and Wilcox, Durham-street. ANTED to Sell, 38 cases of Tart Fruits, 21b tins (must be sold), 9d per tin, 8s per dozen; 30 cases of Morton's Salmon, 10s per dozen. —H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. WANTED Everybody to Enow, that In consequence of the extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Summer Stock, and havo re-marked everything at tempting prices Ladies should cad early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &o„ opposite City Market, Queen-street. I close at (1 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourago the Early Closing. W"~ ANTED to Let, in "Victoria street, a Two-story Brick Shop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherson, Karangahapo Road. Kewton. An immense variety Prints, ir.uß lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Ribbons. Lace, Collars, Tics, Millinery, and Hosiery at belling-off Prices. ANTED KNOWN Hobart Town PallDgs and Rails to be sold Cheap.—O. T. gaxton, Newmarket. WANTED, for tbe Newton Pottery a first-class Thiower; also, a Burner.—Apply at the Works. ' IirANTED, Students for Civil, 5 V V Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw- I ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice,—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, tbe General Eublic to 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 Hb branches, executed at the shortest notico. W r ANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Povrter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, ~o' at BATTYE _ CO.'S London Marino Store- Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Hale of Boots, which will be given at pric -b to suit the depressed state of the times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wake field street, Auckland; aud Devon-street, New Ply mouthy ' WA N T v E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50a. Saddle, and ,6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland, All other goods proportionately oheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. ANTED,. Wanted, Wanted fco Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, 5d $ ft, 31bs for ls; abont 8 owt. of Jam, 6d per ib by the jar; Sardines, 6d per tin, 6s 6d per dozen; large tins.. 9s 6d per dozen; 50 dozen Cups and Saucers, only 6d each; 100 dozen Plates, 3s 6d per dozen; Jugs and Basins, 6s per pair; Toilet Seta, 14s each; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 6s 6d per gross; Tin Matches, ls lOd per dozen ; 50 dozen Shirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s per dozen sets; 40 boxes ol Rimmel's 'Soap, 2d per cake, 6s per box; 60 dozen Girls' ritraw Hats, lOd each, three for 2b ; lot of small Straw Hats. 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers, 4d, Cd, and 9d each; 1b Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is 3d each; 60 dozen Wine Glasses, 3s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen Pint Tumblers, 6s 6d per dozen, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen ; Glass Egg Cups, ls 8d per dozen; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses, 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats, 4d eaoh, 3s 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is, Is 3d, and ls 6d each; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d 6d, ls, and ls 6d per bottle; bottles Copying Ink, only ls 9d per quart bottle; Scarlet Ink, 6d per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 41bs for ls ; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen, 4 dozen for ls Sd ; Dress Buttons, 4d per, dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs ; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; House Boots, 8s 6d; Fancy Baskets, ls 6d to 4s 6d; lot of Vases, 1b 6d and 2s per pair; lot of Houte Boots, large sizes, 3s 6d per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s 6d. 3? and 3s 6d per pair; lot of Maids' Boots (1 and 2 size only 3s 6d per pair; Pre served Ginger, only 5s pc jar; 20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per do n; Basins, 8s 6d and 4s 6d per dozen; 30 dozen Puuding Bapins, 3s to 12s per , dozen; 20 dozen Plated Watch G.uards, 2s 6d to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass shades, from 20s each; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), price £4; Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureens, 12s each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each; cheap Brooches and Earrings, from 2s 6d per dozen; Copy Books, lOd and is 6d per dozen; Steel Rings for Keys, 4d per dozen; about 6 dozen Youths' Dress Bootß, only 6s 6d per pair; 50 dozen Glass Sugar Basins, ls 6d each, 15s per dozen; Ladies' Ruffles, from 6d; lot of superior LustreSj from 12s to 26s per pair ; Silver Lustre Teapots,'fiom 27b per dozen; Toilet Requisites, 4s 6d to 6s 6d, set of ' three ; blate Pencils. lOd per box of 100; Good Tea, £1 Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, 6d per bottle; 25 dozen Glasa Butter Dishes, Is 6d each, 15s per dozen; Cayenne Pepper, 6d per bottle, 4b 6d per dozen; Epsoms, 6d per dozen packets. 2s 9d per box of 7ibs; Day and Martin's Blacking, Sd per dozen, 6a 6d per gross—Apply to K. Wabis, General Dealer, Pitt-' street.- ■•'■• .;'',.,



—_«.»» •*■' _—-■■»—' — j — WANTED, a Girl about 12 to mind a baby, and to make herself useful.- Apply to Mrs Salmon, Hob.on-street, one door from West Queen-street. WANTED Known, that D. Robert son, Upper Symonds-street, Is Agent for the Evening Stab. WANTED, a young Man to serve round and inake-himself useful in the shop; also a strong Boy.—Apply to R Giles, 11 and 12, Ciiy Market. yy ANTE D, ten to fifteen good T™ Colliers; constant employment. Wages 4s and 3s 4d per ton—Apply sharp to Charles Samson, AhboUsfird OHJpry, Otago WANTED, a thoroughly trust worthy person as Nurse, to undertake the management of three I'hildren ; age between 25 and 30 preferred.—Apply to Mrs W. A. Hunt Remuera ANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 46 dozen Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 1/6 $ pair, 2 pair for 2/0; 20 pieces of Muslins, only /6 $ yard by the 12 yards ; Silver Dress Buttons, /5 $doz., 3 dozen for 1/; lot of small Hats for children, only /6 each; Cosmetics only /2, 1/6 dozen; 36 boxes of assorted colours of Buche Trimmings /4 and /6 per yard; lot of Ladies' Workboxes Jrom 6/ each; Child ren's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/.— H. Watts General Dealer, Pitt-street. For One Month!!, English Walouts, 6tt>. for 4/6; Tea Trays, 6/ and 9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, 6 pipes, with a stalk 1 yard long, for 6d. WANTifiD KiNOWAi, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply' all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, 4c, &c., at the lowest market priYard . Custom-house street. fSffwa p'ffiw?. 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 Road. All orders attended to with despatch P _ OJNSOJNBY SEMINARY, Pon sonby Road.—Mrs Hammond has an opening for a Pupil Teacher LOST, from s.s. Southern Cross, a Black Leather Bag, with Bug attached. Finder will recoive 10s reward on returning it to office of a.S.P. <:o. LOST, a Pocket-Book containing Photos and Papers.—The finder will oblige by leaving It at this office. L~~ OST, a Lady's Gold Watch and Chain in Symonds-street or the Burial-ground. Any person finding the same and returning it to Mr Grey, Eden Crescent, will be rewarded. OST, on Friday, a Large Gold Seal, Bloodstono on one side and a Pink Stone on the opposite, either in Auckland, or on the Remuera Koad.—Anyone finding the same and taking it to Mr Payne, •Watchmaker, Queen-street, will be rewarded. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— Apply at the Stab Oflice. LECTURES on "The Great Pyra myd" by Mr Batger. First on Thursday next at Spin, at St David's School-room top of >yn_onda street.—Admission Is, or ito course of three lecturt s 2_ Od. ANTED, Tenders for Building Brick Chimney, yaitlcnlars to be obtaim d To-morrow Morning before 10 o'clock, at the Ci y Council Workshop, behind the City Market; -RTT O T I C E. Mr. T. Jenkins, junior, No. 1, Fort-street, and Messrs. Beed and Brett, Evs. ing Staii office, are the only authorised Agents'in Auckland for the receipt of monies due to us on account of the Thames Advertiser, and the public'are respectfully cautioned not to pay their accounts to any other. WILKINSON & HORTON. Grahamstown, February 3,1876. TO" O T I C E. Impounded at the Newmarket Pound, February 3, by Charles Eaton, for being at large on the Kemaera Road, one Bay Mare, star on forehead, black points; one Light Brown Horse, dark points ; two B»y *• orses, black points, no visible brand s. If not claimed within eleven days from the date of this notice application will be made for an order to sell tho said horse* in accordance with the provisions of tho Impounding Act, 1807. EDWARD RICHARDS, Poundkeoper, Newmarket. February 5. 1875. T^T O T ICE. Any person or persons found Cutting Timber or Removing it from tho south side of portion of allot ment No 64, in the Pariih of Pupnke, County of Mongonui, Province of Auckland, with .ut permission from tho undersigned, will be prosecuted according t0 IXW" MORTIMER CORLISS. i : TVTQRTH SHORE.—To Let, a Fur- JLI nished Villa Residence, beautifully situated; also a four-roomed Cottage.—Apply to R. and E. Dudec, House Agents.. /TIHOWW PKINOESH GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the seventh) of Ono Shilling per Share, has this day been made on 'the capital of tho above named Company, payable to tho Secretary, at the office of the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 10th February, 1876. H. W. HEATH, , Secretary. Auckland, 31st January, 1870. YOUNG woman who is going to Melbourne by the H6ro next time, wishes to meet with a lady or family to whom her services would be an equivalent for passage money.—Address Stab office WILLIAM Invites the attention of his customers and the public generally to an unusually largo assortment of SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS AND MILLINERY, JUST OPENED UP, Comprising the following special lines :— THREE CASES LADIES' AND MISSES' LEGHORN HATS, In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s 6d eaoh; NE CASE SLEEVELESS JACKETS AND CAPES ;. NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED DRESS SILKS; DRESS MATERIALS In every faaJiionable texture; ONE CASE BEADED & PLAIN YAH LACEB, ESSFrom. 6d per yard; ONE CASE SILK TIES, COLLARETTES, SCARPS, RUFFLES, &c. NEW MILLINERY MATERIALS; NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS; A Large and Choice Lot of REAL OSTRICH PEATHERB, FLOWERS, WREATHS, &C, All marked extremely low; ADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING; A'Large Selection of. BABY-LINEN, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STAYS, CRINOLINES, ETC.; ' NEW HOSIERY AND GLOVES. WILLIAM WILSON, - 204 & 20 , QUEEN.-STREET, AUCKLAND I , AHB AXtOhVBH-VSSBXX, SHAMES. ■



TOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY! COMMENCING ; TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! AT MILLION F-BXO-B8U! [B_ aiKlßi.li BEQUEST] BLONDIN, THE Hero of Niagara, Will make a limited number of GRAND ILLUMINATED NIGHT ASCENSIONS!!! As witnessed by over 5.000 people on Saturday night, AT MILLION PRICES! Namely— PIRST-OLASS SEATS, 2s Od ; CHILDREN, Is Cd; PROMENADE, Is. no half-price. mr BLONDIN, at TO-NIGHT. sssr BLONDIN, at ' TO-NIGHT. f&T BLONDIN, at I TO-NIGHT. *3T BLONDIN, at XS. TO-NIGHT. gsr BLONDIft, at TO-NIGHT. *sr BLONDIN, at TO-NIGHT. CONTINUED SUCCESS OP THE EKUPTION OF VESUVIUS ! Designed and Manufactured hy Professor Ireland, displaying TORRENTS OP MOLTEN EIRE, FOUNTAINS OP GOLDEN RAIN, and THOUSANDS OF BRILLIANT STARS, Making the Grandest Spectacle ever witnessed in Auckland. REMEMBER-BLONDIN AS THE FIRE KING TO-NIGHT! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-night! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-night! GRAND DISPLAY OE FIREWORKS TO-NIGHT !! ! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !! I Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! m®-. Look Out por 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. Pricks of Abmtsbion : First-olass Seats, 2s 6d; Children, hilf-price. Second-class Promenade, Is; no half-price. £fj?~ No Re-admission. __sj No Smoking Allowed. Operatic Selections by the Band. All letters and communications to he addressed to J. F. BLONDIN, or O. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auokland. N.B.—NOTICE.—The whole of the Spars and Timber used for Bondin's enclosure for sale by private contract.—Apply to 0 P. Niaud, Star Hotel. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H. P. LYONS, Agent; « HHHE AUTOBIOGRAPHY ©F X THE EARTH AND ITS HISTORY, AS WRITTEN 83. MuSES." A LECTURE on the above subject will be delivered On TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, February S, By 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. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of the finest quality, dally, at Mason Bros.' Parneli Nursoiy. T 0. O. E, M. U., A. D. -Ajj-.,_Jv A SOIREE and BALL, to _ jL *. 'J. celebrate the Anniversary of the _«?_, ®v/3t? Z " Pountain of Friendship *Sf|JS<_S%_M_ Lodge, No. 3920," will take place in I^o Lome-street Hall on MON- Jw^^lllk ■ DA' r ' Pebruary2B - on the Table at 7 p.m. J^J^^mKa^, Dancing to commence at 9.30 p.m. Tickets may he had from the following Com mittee :— P.G. Mahon N.G. Heighway P.G. Millar G.M. Godwin P.G. Mills Bro. Meldrum P.G. Rogers Bro. Peace • Bro. Forder. __^ jAa, IT O R WANGANUI. flo^iltl_% DIRECT. «MEBBl!mSaw& Thes.s. WALLABI, From Onehunga TO-MORROW (Tuesday), the Bth instant, at 5 p m For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. O E E! SEE!! SEE!!! BLONDIN, The Wonder, op the World !!! lam the Wonder of Auckland. One Hundred Pair of >'ew Pattern EARRINGS on view in my Window, at Reduced Prices, to cause an excitement. P. H. LEWISSON,. Opposite the Union Bank. >7-ROOMED HOUSE. To LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed House, FREEHOLD, situated In Colllngwood-s.reßt, close to the Ponsonby Road, with a floe view of the Hsrbour and City. The ground is 66 x 100 feet and planted with fruit and other trees. There is _ ut house, Well, Pump, at>d Tank. To a Purchaser half cash can remain at current interest, or may be paid off on the Land Sod. ty principle. Apply for particulars to ptJBLIBHEK> St»b office. A UCKLAND REGATTA CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of Members of the above Club will be held at the Club-room, Thameß Hotel, on TUESDAY, Bth inslant, at 8 p.m Business : Annual Report and Balance-sheet, Elect ion of Committee and (ifficers. T. HENDERSON, Jun.,, Hon. Sec. Subscribers of not less than £1 are entitled to all the privileges of membership. rpo B U I L D ERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 12th instant, for the Erection of a Building al Opotiki, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &q„ at my office, Qne«n-ntro«t. BDWARP MAHONEY, Architect. i-'. ■■ d ■ '■■'.'" i . . ."." r " ...''. ",'■[, A]:,



___■________________"____________! . nno LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. "I I T. Barnett, Pi rk Butche pposite tbe Thistle J Hotel.—Apply to T.. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall . » THE Sash and Door Company can- g not take any more logs for a month. 01 3rd February, 1t.76. [ ; . ~ m , I M B E R. ( pf B The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' FJ Bay, are >elling their largo arid varied of ?' Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. g SPECIAL N OTIC E. The time for receiving terders is, by request, Extended until noon on Wednesday, nth instant, after which time no tender will be received. y Lists are now ready for inspection. COOK <& CLAYTON, •':' 37, Wyndham-street^ UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY J (LIMITED). The ordinary Annual MeetiDg of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Company's office, Bank Buildings, on Monday, the 14th February, at 3 p m. . Business—To receive Report and Balance-sheet, and elect two Directors and an Auditor. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. MR. ALEX. H.. SHIPLEY is our j Sole Agent in New Zealand from this date. ARNOLD, HINES & CO. New York, U.S. A, January 15,157 G. , C HpENDERS for the Erection of Shop JL and Dwelling on Ponsonby Road, will be re ceived up to noon on FRIDAY, the llth instant. Plans, &c, to be seen at Mr J. Henderson's shop in Queen-street, rpENDERS required (for labour I only) for a Villa in Princes-street. Plans, &c , to be s°en at my house in Queen-street, up to Wed- \ nesday next.—J. tmith, Draper. DISH CHANNELS IN WEL LINGTON AND UPPER QUEEN-STREETS. Town Clerk's Office, ', February 4, 1876. Tenders for the above works will be received by . the City Council until noon of Wednesday, the 14th instant, in terms of specifications 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 , lender. ' P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. 1 ________________________________ , _ TO OWNERS, BUILDERS, 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 ol the Water Works Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen- • street. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ' VALENTINES! VALENTINES ! VALENTINES! EDWARD WAYTE Qas Just Receive-) A Large and Varied Assortment of COMIC VALEN TINES, SENTIMENTAL VALENTINES, &c, &c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, Queen-street. rp O TEA DEALERS. Ex ''Nardoo,' from Foo Chow and Dunedin. The undersigned are.i"eceiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas, just arrived from China as abov9. The attention of the Trade is specially invited to the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX ' TRELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Flour, in Backs and bags Bran Oatmeal Peari Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. GOOD Front Sitting-room and Bed room (furnished) to bet, with or without beard, very cheerfnl site and within easy distance of Queen street.—Y.Z., Bta» i fflce. A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE Id the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sew— Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine ■ - useß a straight needle, makes he " Lock-sutcn, (alike on both sides), has a Belf-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will eVen Sew Leather. It wIU hem, feU, bind, cord, braid? seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. ■ This machine wiU sew on and gather at the same time, and wiU work equaUy well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goodß, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to. endeavour to detrao from the merits of any other machine. We claim to seU The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT BEGAED TO PEIOE, And we feel confident that whenever persona wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have the preference. With the Machine 1b furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for use au securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 10 With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key.... £8 Some thousands of these machines have now been Bold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to in numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines • we guarantee them for five years To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Tbbodghobt the Colony sole importers:, L. D. NATHAN & CO., AUCKLAND. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. MoLACHLAN IS SHBWIKQ m DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats [ „ Muslins ; ia Trousers and Vests „ Prints . „ Suits „ Costumes, &o. „ Shirts ~ Hats, fee. MILLINERY. FUKNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers '„ Matting „ Gossamers *•; „ Carpets ,i Feathers j , „ Hearth Rugs < ~ Bonnets, &o. „ Curtains, &o. ;: . -'••liar WdlMlwfltrwto -■■• ;' \" . '■';': )d i ' ;>'/:•' '■ yjk V-t.SJrw &£&:_.;? 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7 LETCHER FOR WELL-SIflK J ING. Fletcher is prepared to sirk Wells SO'feet deep, ,d brick the same ior 2s 6d per foot, I <^™^.l ri**s om top to bottoni-with 1000 bricks Required. AU :der» if left at the British promptly attended to. PHINCfeSS GOLD MINING J W COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of tha above Com iny will bo held at the Company 61 office, Bank midings, Aucklaad, ou TUESDAY, the 10th day of Jbruary instant, at 2 o'clock Business: To receive report of Directors for the ■ar ending 31st December, 1875; Election of IreCt°rS- H. W. HEATH, Secretary. _ • .._ , TONKS.] " tR- °" OAEE TO-MORROW. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. WiT-r^cT Reserve. 7OOLPACKB, VESTAS. WASHBOARDS BUCKETS. B. TONES & CO, A RE instructed to sell To-morrow A. (Tuesday., at 11 o'clock, § hales Woolpacks 15 ci.b? Vestas 20 dozen Washboards 10 ditto A Met;™" Buckets Apples, Solit if as. Beef Soap, Bates, Oa.hiea'i Currants Safety Fuse. Coffee 3 cases Soathcrn Uacon &C, 6c v ' &C. WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE. To Close Various Accounts. . TONKS] [R. O.OARR TO-MORROW, m ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. SAVE been instructed to sell To- . morrow (luesday) at eleven o'clock, , 20 CAfcICS UUKRAISTS 7 CA6KS PIGS Without reserve, on adcount of whom it may concern i. TONKS.J * : tR- °- OAKK TO-MORROW. MAIZE! mITzE! MA'IZEI B. TONKS & CO., A RE instructed to sell, To-morrow HL (Tnesday), at 11 o'clock, 00 SACKS FIJI MAIZE-a first-class sample in first-class otder. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. THE SCHOONER " SUSAN." rHE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms, Port-street, on Vednesday next, at 11 o'clock, The WRECK of the SCHOONER SUSAN, with Sails, Gear, Anchors, and Chains, and new ■ Boat/as she now lies on the Long Beach, north side of Waiheke. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOON. LORNE-STREET. BLACKS MITHS' TOOLS AND EFFECTS. CO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. UNDER RESTRAINT.FOR RENT. R. ARTHUR, WILL sell by auction at tbe Smith's Shop in Lome-street, accupiadby Mr Tait, m Wednesday next, the 9th instant, 12 o'clock mon, Blacksmiths' Tools and Effects, 3 pair Bellows, 2 Anvils, 3 Vices, 1 Lathe, Scales and Weights, Clock, Iron, and Sundry Tools. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. C I T V MAR T. LO HORSE-POWER PORTABLE ENGINE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Friday, llth February, at 12 v D'clock noon, ..'■■■. 10 howe-power Portable Engine, in first-rate order' one of the best in Auckland. Can be seen Jn P, Archard's yard, Mechanics' Bay. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. CITY MART. STOCK OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, BLANKiiTS, ETC. V . • IN THB ESTATE OF JOSEPH MOSES IN LIQUIDA TION BY ORDER OE THE TRUSTEES. GRANT & MORTON . HATE 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 flrst class goods, in good order and condition. At 12 o'clock noon, in one lot, ' 3hop Fixtures, Fittings, and the Trustees' Interest in the Lease of Premises, as a business site . second to none in the city. > - , • Should there not be sufficient time to offer -ill the lots, the Sale will be continued on Thursday. Terms at Bale. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. By Order op the Deptjty-Begistrar op the Supreme Court. LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, QUEEN-STREET. G. W. BIN NE V \ HAS received instructions from the Deputy-Registrar of the Supreme Court, to sen b/publlc auction, at his Mart, Queen-street on 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 which is erected that well-known shop now In the occu pation of Mr George Giles, and the adjoining shop (at present unoccupied), held for a term of 50 years from the 4th May, 1874. TO-MORROW, NOON. riLEARING-OUT SALE. Earthenware, Glassware, Tinware, assorted Boots and Shoes, Fancy woods, id ay Bakes and Forks, Clothing, Baskets, ungraviegs. Photographs,. Household Furniture and Affects, a large quantity of Second-hand Sacks R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. ■ . _ ; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. PBELI M IN A R V NOTICE. ~ GEO. W. BINNEY > FAVOURED with instructions;; from StAnnu* Jokes, Eiq: (who Is leavinif the'" oniony), will sell by public auction, at hts residence, Fernslde, on Thursday, the 10th instant, at eleven o'clock, > .. ■■ .-.,;■ ■•'... ,-"" . * . The Whole of his Very Superior First-class FURNITURE, LIBRARY, etc, etc. - - , Ofttalogfled at tbo FMn.tnte and Ltbr_.iT are[paw torn 9wm&, w»a>iU be on Tltw.oa w«daß»dAy: