{but did not appear) ,for neglecting to pay the Bum of 20a for the Education Bate. The case having b^en proved, judgment was given for plaintiff, with costs—£3 2a. CITY BATES. A number of City Eate cases were down 'for heating, but all were settled out of Court excepting that of James Buchanan, 153, against whom judgment was obtained, with costs- £1 103. USELESS CIIFQt TS. 'William Tidtnarab, alias Ross, waß brought 'dp on three distinct charges of forging .i,nd Tittering cheques in the City of Aucklaifft, bn the I9oh of Oct. 1875, with intent to de fraud. Mr Broham conducted the enquiry. The. first charge \Jas for presenting a cheque for £3 15s> to Mr Moses Montague r with intent to defraud David Monro Mr Motague stated that prisoner came into Ma shop and purchased a fluiina and meer schaum pipe on the day in question, and pre aented the cheque for payment. He enquired about Mr Monro, when prisoner said ho lived at Maogp > fe, and every body knew him. He cashed the cheque which was returned to him 'jiarked "no account." 3'ohn Davis, assistant, corroborated the statement of his master. He served the prisoner with the flutina for £2 Bs, and the meerschaum pipe for 7s. The goods produced were the same. Charles Gentil, clerk in the Bank of Jfew Zealand, deposed to the production of the cheque, and that no person of that name had an account at the bank. Detective Grace took prigener into custody at Newmarket on this «jd other charges of forgery on the 3rd ip; a t when he denied his guilt. The second charge against the prisoner was that of iorjr lt jg an( j uttering a cheque for £6 on thei ls f u February purporting to be si 2 ncd »y Jo^n Knox with intent to defraud Messrs vaile, drapers, of Queen street. Mr John Vaile deposed that he was a part ner in the firm of Vaile 80. s and knew the prisoner, who called at their shop on the Ist inst., when he purchased goods to the amount of £2 9^, and gave the cheque (produced). He asked if the signature, JRoss was his. He replied, "Yes,' and John Knox, a farmer in the Waikato, was his employer ; he knew two setilerß of that name in the Waikato, and upon the prisoner assuring him that one of those was his master he paid him the balance; on pre senting ifc at the National Bank he found therewweer c •• do tffdcts." Frawcis Corbett, clerk in the National Bank, deposed that the cheque was pre cepted and discovered to be a forgery ; no 'such man as John Knox had an account at the Bank. Detective Grace repeated his evidence ; prisoner said John Knox was his brother in-law, who had sailed for the Sonth by the City of San Francisco; he owned that he had a hand in the forgery and wanted a little money. The third charge against Tidmarsh was for forging and uttering a cheque for £2 10s., with intent to defraud Messrs. Kuehbrook and Bridgeman, drapers, of Wakefield street, on the 3rd of February. , William Eushbrook deposed that prisoner entered the shop of Bushbrook and Bridge man, drapers, on the 3rd instant, and pur chased a few articles of their shopman, Mr Longbotham, in payment for which he pre sented the cheque. The prisoner said the name of William Brown on the cheque was his signature, and he was the n?an. He then enlr/raed ihe cheque in the same name, and received 29s balance. The goods amounted to a guinea. On presenting it at the bank, there was " no account." Bartholemew Bernard f.ongbotbam, shop man to Messrs Hushbrook and Bridgman, sold the goods to prisoner, and took the cheque, signed James Wallace, of prisoner. Angus Macdonald, clerk in the 'Union Bank of Australasia, deposed to the presen tation and refuaal of the cheque. James Wallace, of Hill-side, Otahuhu, did not know the prisoner, nor did he sign the cheque. James Wallace, farmer of Mangere, did not know the prisoner nor waß the cheque his. His Worship thought there was no neces sity to call the two other gentlemen of the name of James Wallace. This, therefore, concluded the case. rJhe depositions were read over, and the prisoner, who bad nothing to say, was fully committed for trial at the next criminal sit tings at the Supreme Court.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

lt: chevalier blondint.

The beanlifnl inclcuure was. last evening, the aTena of another series of perforoiances by 'he inimltab c Blondin on the high rope. The assemblage as usual was large and ettthuiasiio, and th<» weuher remark ably fine. Previously to the ascension of the en chanter In h s glitiering cat iA mail, masses of dark clouds weie seen congregating in d ffercnt directions, but old settlers. we*ttn-rwi:e, prot>hecl<-d » fine ftveu iDg. The (jlimpses of the moon were occasionally lustrous and. gav> a plcturesqan-ss aud beiuty to the scene in c noection with the orilliant lime "light which lit up the rope-.walker's straight and narrow way in tha high r region. , The Blonclin entertainment continu. a to attract gazing multitudes, who cv rtently possess a keen r listi for the fr>sh air and evening m«lodies of nature, as well as for the wondrous f ais eftho worl'-famdd Blondin. who went throngh his several performances last Dight in tta:. perfect ard nnerriig m<nue;- which h»ve mven him a name above ttiose ol ordinary men We i otlced too among the ladies a stiiking -. euipliflcution f the old adage. " Tfee is second nature' ' f r those who fainted at that and tamed their pale faces to the blank unsympathetic oanvts now look up at tha rope-walker with perfect nonchalance, and evidei tly enjoy the sight. They leeithat. Biondininpaifecily athomson the rope an o.i terra firma, and their womarjly i'ears havd passed. Th> gr-.ce'ul walfe. the resuonse ot lha feet to the sweet thrill of tae music, the sst. nishing eh iir-balanc iug, the serial luncheon, the blind pilgrim ige, and tha. wonderful display of fireworks arour.d the "Hero or Niagara," are now xegarded with pleasure Mr Impey s band »g»in ace rnpanied Blondin with some very choice selections from the bast composers. Tee unrivalled Blondin's tnteitainments will positively close on Saturday. , THE LITTLE TEMPL4ES. The juvenile fr-terni'y of Pionetr Tempers he^ an open meeting l«st evening i> th« lodge-roum of the Young1 Men's i hristian Association for the purposes of intellectual reore-tion, music,' and song. Uhis brotlwrhood consisis of 170 members of both sexts and they have a fair financial balance in hand. Mr Salmon Is the superintendent, a d appears to exercise a fatherly influence of the the little people. Brother Geddis was in the chair, supported on either side by two of the prettiest little sisters in the room. After the loJge was fairly opened in accordance with the laws ot templary, the chairman delivered his brief Berio-comio speech, followed by Mr -aluion and *ir Stkkiey. A vote, of thinks was al o pissed to the "Saturnay Mghi' Cornmi'.tee for the proceeds of the last entertainment, amounting to £i 10s 2d. a numbrr of songs and recitations followed, including " Jumita," by Bister Spurg-on; "M»jrgie by my sid»." by Sister Horthwick; " vVrite me a Let'er from Home," whb-very well sung b/ Sister Jones. Mr Balmoo alo gave a song "Drivea from Home," and gave a fewanecdotes of his I oyhood a Newc-iB l«-uri der i.yme iv the service of the autnoress of "John Halifax, gentleman," and how he had not exactly been driven from home, but h»d c-ms out to New Zetland to betttr his <onaition. Xt citations were given b> Brothers Pifker, Held, Crunch, and Br wn, ai d thu meeting, which was quiet and orderly, Closed at half past eight o'clock. MR OH'ELBS WHKATtiEIGH. The pl»y-going public will be gl»d to l»arn that Mr Charles Wheatlaigh, the celebrated Irish dramatist, will gire two parting performances at tbo Prince of "Wal-B Theatre on the evenings of Moodav and 'J ues day next, thus giving oppoi tuniiiea to those of >ha pnbllj who have not seen cliis original actor of doing bo before he Itaves our shelly shoie*. ADDBE^S BY THE BEY. A. KEID. . The Eev. Alexander ReM, who is about to leave Auckland, for a new sphere ot ministerial labour in connection with the "Wesleyan Churches, g.ve a pleasing account of the late Wesleyau Couferencs at Wellington last evening in the Fitt-street Bchool room. In the course of bis remarks Mr Koid refoircd to the Three hi'jgs Institutio I as a training coJle'g.i foryi.uugm n da.tincd to labour Arnon? the Maori and European population in remote dist-icts, for which he believed thentc«ssary funds wouid be forth oomicg. They would ba glad to hear that Ihe nev. Thomas Buddie h»d been appointed Governor of the College, so that i.ond results might reasonably be expected. Mr. Bold was glad thai so mauy lay mem' ers hud attended and toon a livwiy interest in the proceedings of the Cunfereßce The Wesl yau Sund,y-,cti'ol:i Wtsre «,l-o iv a flourishing coudiiiou, and about 10,000 re t utfcjy attend^i throughout the c 'lony. aod of which u,^}^ a lA. piopocUon would join the Wesleyau Chir^J- Ihe rev. gentleman wjib frequently apulauded l 'in oiS.e-ft*livery of tis eloqueut yo-piscticil ad'ir«ss,-ar,d the meeting closed with Sing «»g and prayer. Ther Bey Mr Keid h<B been elected Pre sident of the Qnuftitence for the present year, and tho Her John Ciump, of the Thames has been elected Wcretary, ,

The Government Reject the Peti tion of our Rifle Representa tives.

We learn that Major Gordon has to-day re ceived a reply to the petition from Lieuten* ant Skinner and °t,he highest scorers in the firing for choice of colonial representatives who failed to qualify by one of tWo points, The Govern men* distinctly reiUße to relax in UU£ way the rules which haVe regulated the preliminary firings throughout the colony, and express the opinion that the high scores made in the first; filing shew that the rifle used by the Auckland men is as effective, a weopon as that possessed by the Volunteers of the South, and that if as good shoot ing had been made at the second firing eight or ten men would have been qualified. It is now the intention of the highest scorers to ask permission to go as extra men at their own expense We sin cerely hope thiß very reasonable request will not; be refused.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day, The Wailio-Karaka Mines.

A meeting of the Wuiho ICaraka drainage was held last eight, Mr. Wilkinson in tha chair. All the Companies interested were represented by letter or representative. A long discussion regarding the contribution took place, and a basis was finally agreed upon that the Queen of Beauty, City of London^ and new Blight Smile, each ap point a man to draw up a contribution scheme. The Queen of Beauty have ap pointed Captain Richards, of the Caledonian the new Blight Smile, and City of London have not yet named men, bat the three will probably be selecttd from Messrs Richards, Black, Sims, and Wright. Mining.

The Old City of Londou has 9-z. 18dwts. The Una tribute has lOozs Gdwts and 12 grains. The Good Hope has sdwts. News from Tairua is encouraging. The Golden Arrow ciushing is shaping well.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) ".*!!*' This day.

Union Beach :—An important meeting of directors was held -to-day Those from Auckland were on the ground and inspected the mine. The crJsbiDg still continues first rate ; more specimens have been obtained. The water water is troublesome a little, but kept well under with the new engine. Shares : Sellers, 803.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent) Tnis day,

The Tairua Murder

Mr Hopkins Clarke returned from Tairua. Mystery enshrouds his proceedings there. The murderers are supposed to have left Tairua when Mr Clarke arrived, and have gone over to Mayor Island.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The WaiJcato Times states on authority that the Governor and Sir Donald will shortly vifiit Waikato. The Times suggests the future employ of bloodhimnds to track muiderers.

The Waikato team is elected to shoot against the Hamley Gun Club team.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival From London,—Three Lives Lost-

Arrived : Ship Wild Deer from Glasgow after a97 days passage. When running before a fiesh West gale on January Ist the ship's boy fell overboard. Bounded to and lowered the boat, but could not find him As the boat was returning to the ship it cap sized, and two men were drowned. Cargo of Sugar. Arrived : Baique, Queen of South, 376 tons, Adair, from the Mauritius. Cargill, Gibbs and Co., are agents. She'is sugar laden, and has 13,214 packages, consigned to Cargill, Gibbs and Co.; 8940 packages are for Lyttelton. She left the Mauritius on the Ist of January, and made a good passage of 38 days She experienced light S E trades to 41 deg. S. ; and then on the 19th got westerlies, which held tfght and moderate till the barque was -within twelve hours' sail of Stewart's Island, when tbe breeze hauled to the N.W. and freshened to a severe gale ; ran; before it and made the S. W. end of Stewart's Island on Monday morning last, when the gale moderated and light S.W. winds brought her to the Heads. She was nearly four hours towing from the Heads to the Port, and anchored shortly before eight o'clock last night.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Depression in Hawkc's Bay. There is great dissatisfaction as to the state-- of affairs in this province. Any amount of awagsmen are knocking around the country. The provincial revenue has not come tip to the esti mate of tbe Superintendent, nor have land sales realized anticipations. To add to misfor tunes, tbe General Government stopped £4000 capitation allowance for interest on railways, which had been reckoned upon by Mr; Ormond.. There are no funds to repair damages to roads and bridges caused by the recent floods. Mr Ormond haasent a BtroDg remoDsbrance to tbe General Government as to their, action in charging interest on rail way works' on the Forty-mile bush, where there was no necessity for going on with those works for some time.

LYTTELTON.

; (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The s.s. City of San Francisco sailed North at one o'clock.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. An aUempt was made to injure Mr Yand'e horses King Phjlip and Bory O'More, engaged in the Dunedin Cup. Mr; Yand's stable is on a swamp road, and the gate through which he takes his hordes on to the training ground is only one at present used by trainers. The ditch is crossed by a bridge formed by open rails. Mr Yand was taking the two cup horses out to'exercise, and on stepping on to the bridge One of the rails snapped in two. It was found to have been chiselled almost entirely through; but the horses were not hurt.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) , , This diy. Failure of proposed Special Settle ment. The Waipara returned from Jacksons Bay. A number of German immigrants returned dissatisfied, refusing to land there. i,-. .

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Hurrah! Free Beer.

Amongst other arrangements made by the Vogel reception • committee, is a supply of jree beer at each, corner on the route of. the

procession. The proposal was at first treated as a joke by some of the committee, but was agreed to. A good deal of displeasure is felt by the public at the arrangement,

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day; , S|atai Boat Accident. . A fatal ooai; accident o&Jiirrett in tno harbour last night., Two men and a woman (Annie Freeman) were out sailing with the sheet made fast, when a puff of wind upset the boat, and the woman WA3 drowned. The men swam ashore. Sir Julius Vogel. The Arawata sailed for Wellington at ten this morning. The Superintendent and one or two others met Sir Julius Vogel, but there was no public demonstration.

CHRISTCHURCH.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]. Wednesday. ■ Serious Railway Accident. Yesterday eveuing the up tram on the White Cliffs branch line ran off. Tbe metals and engine were completely run over. For tunately, there was no passengers in the train. The driver, named Lyons, escaped with a few scratches, but tbe sroker, named Stetherd, was jerked violently oil the engine, and sustained severe injuries to his legs, arms, and face. Both knee joints were laid bare. Fears are entertained that ampu tation will be necessary. The guprd, named Hartland, was thrown to the ground, and (•'iisfained bruises on the knees and hands, which were not serious. Mr. Knight, Super intendent, of the permanpnt way, who was riding with tbe guard at the time of the ac cident, had several ribs injured, and one severely crushed, but it is believed there ia no internal injury. It is hoped he will re cover. The train was going abont eighteen miles per hour. The cause of the accident is unknown at present.

ORDINATION OF THE REV. ROBERT SOMMERVILLE.

The ceremony of ordaining the Eev. 'Robert SommervillCjto the Presbyterian church of the Wbau, w.ia held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock : present, Revs. David Bruce, Macniuol, Nor»i«, Macky, Brown, Norria (Napier), and Mr Willis, Church of Fngland The opening service was conducted by Rev. R. F. Macnicol, who subsequen tly preached an excellent sermon from the text " The love of Christ constraineth us." Cor. ir., v., iv. Eev. Mr Brown of One hunga, as ordaining minister, put the usual questions respecting the life and doctrines of Mr Sommervitle ; and Bey. David Bruce ad dressed the Minister and congregation. The new Bjinibter having been inducted, pro ceeded to the entrance of the building, and shook hands with friends present. Id the even ing, a soiree was held in the school-room in honor of tho event. The tea tables were plentifully spread and the new minister occupied the chair. After the pleasant repaat, addresses were delivered by Rev Mr Mcnicol, Willis, Norrie, Morris and Bruce, also by Messrs Lamb, Gittos and Buchanan, all breathing a spirit of welcome to Mr Soinmerville aDd love of the cause to >vbich they were espoused. At intervals the choir, under Mr Culpan jun., the organist, perfoimed appropriate selections, such as " He will feed his flock" (Handel), "Behold how good and jojful,"' and the Gates Ajar," "Hold the Fort," &c.. from Moody and Sahkey's hymns; "The Fisherman's Chil dren," "The old, old Story," and a solo by Mr. Harding. The pioceedinijs altogethtr were of a cheerful character, and votes of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the choir, wi'h the benediction pronounced by the Eev. Mr. Maccicol, brought the enter tainment to a satisfactory close.

A Press Agency telegram states that free beer at the corners of streets is arranged as one of the features at the Vogel reception. The correspondent adds that some people are annoyed about this. "We shonld like to know -what for ? The. anangement strikes , ns as exceedingly appropriate to the whole spirit of the affair. There's no saying what enthusiasm may become developed under the BlimulatiDg influence. At the meeting of the Board of Education to-day the question of taking over the school at the Howe-street Industrial Home was debated. The Inspector of Schools put in a list of necessaries which the school was in want of and also made a report of its present condition, and slated, among other facts, that there was only orie teacher to nearly a hundred children. The secretary was in structed to communicate with the School Committee on the subject. The manager (Mr Stickley) of the Newton Children's Home has rectivfd from Mr Blondin an invitation to bring 50 or 60 of his boys and girls to witness his peiformance to night. This is well thought of, as it will be a great and memorable treat to those who may be allowed to go. A number of the Thames unemployed have telearaphed to the 1 rovincial Governments at Wellington and Dunedin yesterday, asking for wnrk, and entreating the Superintendents of those flourishing provinces to arrange for the passages of some 300 able-bodied work men wbo are without the necessary means to enable them to travel South. Mr. Samuel Coocnbes, in pursuance of his determination to extend his clothiDg trade, has bought the lease of the piemises lately occupied by Mr. Joseph Moses, and he announces his intention to hold a clearing out sale of goodß purchased in three different insolvent estates at low prices. The public are assured that bargains will be had at the " Leviathan" not often met with in Auck land.

TTm ttVEtflNft STAft, THURSDAY, FEBKUARY 16. 1876



~UOR HOKIANGgA. '^^^^ff Tne three-masted schooner I FRANK GUY, C»ptain Bojji, will leave as above on TUESDAY next, February 16. for freight or passage apply to OWEN & GEAHAM, ■Agents. rpjiNDERS required for finding ma- J. leriiil, and. erecting about eleven chaii sof stone wall around h« church at, Mangore. For particulars apply to Mr Charles Mniih, Maugtve LOST, a Baby's Boot yesterday, be tween Coburg-street and the Market. Kinder will please return same to Mrs furlong, in the City Market. • "OTRAWBEKRIES and OKEAM, of O the nnest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnell FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, to morrow—ll acres of potatoes, belonging, to Me Courtney, in good diy land, on the Epsom Road, ad jo iuin^ to Air Cleghurn's BOAhD and Residence for two re- ppctable men convenient to Queen-street. Terms moderate. AN ) ED Saw Mill Men for WhaDgnpoua Saw Mills. —Apply O Aflarrie, Breakwater Buad. ,''■•.' ■■ WAITED to Let, a Furnished Koom, with or without boa.td.—Ad dress CJ, at this office. , ' . WaJS 1 ED, a young man for general work in an hotel; aloo a General eervaut..— App:y Masouic Hotel between 8 ana 9 to-night, or at Park Hulel 9 o-clook to-niuiToW morning. WAJSTllil> to Let, a nice 4-roomed Cottage.- Apply to Mr Mulndoe, Grocer, Nekton.", .. . ... ,• •■ !■. ■■; '■ '■. WA-JnTED, a good General Servant. % ( Apply to Mrd V. JJi. Kice, Mount Jiden. ; WANTED, a good General Servant; : one that can wash and cjok; references required.—Appij to Mrs. Mutiun, .at tae Market. ANiED, a Cook;and Laundress.' i Eeference required.—Apply to Mrs G. W. Binney, Upper Quewn-street, between, 6 and 8 p.m. .



WANTED, a civil active Youth about 15 or 16, for general purposes, for; the' twin if suitable —F. Wnitehf aid, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist Vietoria-str>et. Auckland. WAJNTIi;i>, a young Girl as General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Furness, Kyber ?ds« Road. ITT ANTED, a respectable Girl as M fT General Servant—Apply to Mrs Calvert, Hottot Si Mary^ Pousonby. WANTJSD, a good General Ser- Vont.-^Appli at the Qneensfen'y Hotel, VuVaw Lane, a respectable Girl as W General Servant,—Apply to Mrs K. J. Yates, fititland House, Parnell. WANTED, two or three young men to Board in a rtsrentable family a short dis lance from tho Town.—Apply AB, Post-office, Pon aonby. \ ANTED to Let, in Ponsonby, a five-roomed Cottage, with good fuit garden, nenrly opp isite Mrs Addey's S-miuary, Heut, 10s a week to a suitable tenant.—Apply to Mr Addny. WANTED, two good Bootragkers. Apply at Blue Boot, Queen-streefc A NTS I > a good Female Cook.— Apply at Furrows Dining Kooms, next to MontajrneV, Q,iiecn->treet WANTED, Bones of the. Moa — State price &na particulars to ABC, at this office. ANTED, Two or Tfiree respect able Men as B nrdera.—Ajiply as Bymes' Grocery : tore Kjber^Asa Ko^d. ANTED, Fifty Navvies ; highest •wages for tood hind«.—Apply Mesaiß Mar tin and Br«ion. contractors. Mercer^ ANTE iflo~Sefl, 3000 con- Oemned Sleepers and 2,i.(-0 Poßts-heart cf kauri Can b9 dclivtrbd at any part alone the Auck land and Mercer lino.-Apply by letter 10 E. Boyle, P.ipakura ANTED to Let,, at Mount Eden, a new four-roonvd Cottage, with sblllion, with or without six acres of land.—Apply at ihe office of ihis paper WANTED to Bell, a very handsome Park Phfoton at Hunter and .Nolan's on Friday next. WAITED by a young Woman, a situation as Housemaid or General s-ervant; wou'd give her sm-vlceß to an invalid lady, or one With cliildr n woiiif,' to any part of the colonies,— Addres-s " MLX," at this ofllce. A N T E v Apprentices to the Dress. Habit and Auntie making—Apply three (loars below Tuiliish Baths, tipperQ leen-st.eet. AN'I ED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £l. r)o.—For further par lii-ulara apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland street, Auckland. WANTED Everybody to Know, that in consequence of the extreme lateness of the eeaHon, I am determined to clear tlu< whole of ray remaining Summer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting prices. Ladies should oail early and bdo theimmensa Stock of Costumes, Itufnea, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Somo of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be ÜBeleas attempting to advertise tho one tb< us»nd and oi.e barfialns to Vje obtained.—E. T. nerbert, Draper, &c, &o, opposite City Market, Queen-RUvet. I close at 0 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage th» Marly Closing. WANTED 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, Ka--angahape Eoad v«WtOB. An immense variety Primp, >us lins Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Ribbons Lace. C< liar»,- Ticj, Millinery, and Hosiery at telling-off V rices ANTED KNOWN HobartTown P«ling< and Kails to bo sold Cheap.—O. T. , as ton, Iv'ewinnrktt^ WANTED, for the r- ewton Pottery a Ors'.-class Thiower; also, a Burner.—Apply at the Works. WANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Kngin&er in practice.—Apply at tho office of this paper. WANTED, the General Public to ' know that J. Alwicger, Tailor (late from France and Gorman}'), has commenced business in his new promises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopps to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Botb' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. l ANTED Known, large Cooking Apples, 4d 1? lb, 3s Cd for 121tis; Plums, Cd $ lb; 20 casen of Greengnge Plums, only Cd 15 ft; Drii-d Apples, 41ba for Is.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. ANTKD, Wanted,, Wanted to SpII, 46 drz°n Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 1/6 $ pair, 2 pair for 2/G; 20 pieces of Mu>-liuß, only /6 $ yard by the 12 yards ; Silver Itpss Buttons, ,'5 3 aozen for 1/; lot of small Bats for ciiildren only /6 each ; Copmetics only /2, 1/G $ dozen; 36 boxes of sesorted colours of Buche Trimmings, /4 and /6 per yard ; lot of Ladies' Woikboies irom 5/ each; CJhildJ rcn's Pocket Handkerchiefs, 15 for 1/.—II "Watts G-neral Dealer, Piit-strett For One Month!!, English Walnuts, 61b. for 4/6; Tea Trays, 6/and 9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, 6 pipes, with a stalk 1 yard U.ng forOt. WaJNTED 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 Eoad. All orders attunded to with despatch WANTED, Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &d, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. Cd. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other fifoods proportionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direotfromW. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap}, 12 cases of Drir-d AppleS, 5d # lb, 31bs for Is; abo t Bcwt. of Jam, 6d per lb by the jir; t-ardii es, 6d per tin, 5s 6dperrtozen ; large tins. 9s 6d per dozen ; 50 dozen Cuis and Saucers, only6d each ; 100 oozen Plates, 3s 6d per dozen; Jugs and Basins, Gs p« r pair ; Toilet Sets, 14s each; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 6r 6d per gross; Tin Matches, Id lOd per dozen ; 60 doz^n Bhirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s per dozen sets; 40 boxes ol Rimmei'B Soap, 2d per cake, 6s per box ; 60 dozen Girls' rttraw Hats, lOd eaob, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats, Od each; thirty boxes of Artiacial Flowers, 4d, 6d, and 9d each; Is Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; 60 dozen Teapots, from Is 3d each; 6U dozen Wine Glass--s, 8s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen Mnt Tumblfers, 6s 6d per doz>-n, 8d each; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen ; Glass Fj?e tmps, IHBd pernoZMn; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses. 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buokles for Hats, 4d each, 3* 4d per dozen; 40 dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each ; about 40 dozen of Fletoher's Ink, 3d 6d. Is, and Is Gd per bottle; bottleß Copying Ink, only Is 9d per quart bottle; Scarlet Ink, 6d per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 41bs for Is ; Washing Powders, 6d per dozwi, 4 dozen for Is Bti; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, 6d per dozen paira ; Ladies' Pajer Collars, Id per dozpn, 6d per gross; House Boots, 8s 6d; Fancy Baskets, I 8 6dtois6d; lot of Vases, 1b 6il and 2s per p u ir; lot. of Houte Boots, lariro sizes 3s 6d per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s 6d. 3? and 3s 6<i per pair; lot of Maids' Boots (1 ana 2 sizt only 2s 6d p^r pair ; Pre served Ginger, only 5s pc jar ; 'i 0 flozen Tea-testers (or trying t«-a, 7s per d.) .n; Basins, 3s 6d and 4s 6d per dozen; 30 dozen Pudding Banns, Ss to 12s per dozen; 20 aozen PJated Waich Guards, 2s 6d to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass sriaeten, from 20s each ; 4 superior Pictures (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), price £i', Vegetable Dishes, 3s taoh, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureens, 12e each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s ptr dozen; Scrubbtngs, lOd each; cheap Brooches and Barrings, from 2s 6a per dozen; O< py Books, 10<i and 18 6d pn dozen: Steel Kl"gs for Beys, 4d per dozen; about 6 dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only 6s 6d per pair; 6C doz n Glass Sugar Baeins, Is 6d each, 16s per dozen: Ladies Kuffles, from 6d; lot of superior Lustres, from 12s to 268 per pair ; Silver Lustra Teapots, fiom 27c per dozen; Toilet Requisites, 4s 6d to 6s6d, setoi three ; hlate Pencils. lOd per box of 100 ; Good Tea. £1 Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, 6d per bottle; 2{ do/;en Glass Butter Dishes. Is 6d eaoh, ISs.per dozen: Cayenne Pepptr 6d ptr bottle,'4s 6cl per dozen Kpsoius, 61 per dozen packets. 2s 9d per box of 7n s Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, 6s6dpei gross —apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. : " | '/ WA"NTfI), 10,000 People-to attend at the Clearing-out f ale of Boots, which wil be given at prlc b to suit tho depressed Btate of thi times—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wake find street, Auckland ; and Devon-street, New Piy muuth T ECTURES on "The Great Pyra J-J myd'by Mr Baiger/ First on Thursday nex at Bpm. att-tDav.ds School-ioom tou of vymond 'ttra'ec— Admission Is, or ,to course of thre<» lecture 2s6d. ■'.:■■■.■■■' "••■.•i^ ■■■!:•• ■' ■ . •■' ! ■ pAiiRIER PIGrEONS for. ii Sale. ---w Apply at.tho Stab, Office. Bkta



3ETNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Mr. R. J. De Lias wishes to inform the pubßc thfct ne has persuaded ' hat favourite artiste, MR CHARLES "WHEATLEIGH, to give Two FAREWELi Performances prior to his final departure from New Zealand, pers.s. 'Hero, C> twruencibg MONDAY EVENING. Box Plan at Upton's. TAST QNIGHT SIM CONTINUED SUCCESS OF ,vct= BLONDTN, kfi( $2* BLONDIN, =*£*» AT MILLION PRICES!!! [BS GENERAL BEQUEST] BLONDIN, THE Hero of Niagara, "Will make .», limited number of ■ GRAND ILLUMINATED NIGHT ASCENSIONS !!! As witnessed by over 5,000 people on Saturday night, AT MILLION PRIOE3! Namely— FIRST-CLASS SEATS, 2s 6d; CHILDREN, Is,6d; PROMENADE, Is; no half-price. J9ST BLONDTN, at TO-NTGHT. «3T BLONDIN, at TO-NIGHT. m- BLONDIN. at 1 TO-NIGHT. &r BLOND! .m i AT AS. TO-NIGHT. jSST BLONDLN, at TO-NIGHT. jbbb- BLONDIN, at TO NIGHT. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE EKUPTION OF VESUVIUS ! Designed and Manufactured by Professor Ireland dispiaying . TORRENTS OF MOLTEN FIRE, FOUNTAINS OF GOLDEN RAIN, and THOUSANDS OF BRILLIANT STARS, Making the Grandest Spsctacle ever witnessed in Auckland. For the first time, MUSIC IN THE AIR ! MUSIC IS THE AIR ! MUSIU IN THE AIR ! M. BIOHDIN WILL PLAT ON THE HAEMONItTM The Overture oi "LA BELLE HELENS," By Offenbach. REMEMBER-liLONDIN AS THE FIRE KING TO NIGHT! ■ BLONDIN as ite Fire King To-night! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-niqM ! , GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS TO-NIGHT!! ! Remember—Million- Prices To-Night !!! Remembhsr—Million Pkices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!: figg, Xook Out for New and Startling Novelties To-night Doors open at 7 p.m , performance to commence a -8 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-street, near Choral Hall Prices op Admission : First-class Seats, 2s 6d; Children, htlf-price. Second-class Promenade, 1»; no half-price. 3W No Re-admission. ___ej No Smoking Allows d. Operatic Selections by the Band. All letters and communications to be addressed t J. F. BLONDIN; or 0. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Sta Hotel, Auckland. N.B.—NOTICE —The whole of the Spare sa Timber used for Bondin'sene'osure for sale by pri vat contract.—Ai ply to OP. Maud, Star Hotel. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H. P. LYONS. Agent TTOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAI X ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABS'l INENCE SOCIETY LECTORE, In Aid of the Above Societies, by SIR GEO. GREY, X.C.8., IN TBE CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENJKG^ 18th instani Subject—" The Australian Colonies and New Zealand." Tickets, 28 and Is, at all the Booksellers. ■ pONSONBY HALI PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting will be held TO-NIGHT, s 7.30 o'clock.' J. MORTON. ■.;.,-,,.:., . Hon. Sec. T)OMSONBY LITERARY SOCIETY Th« Summer Vacation hwine terminated a Mcc ing will be held on THUR DaY nexi, the 10>h in«t at 730 p.m.. in Al Saints' School-ronm, when tl openii g address will he given b? the Vice-Preaiden and a Programme arra' g d {or ihe entiling sesnion. ARW IC X HOUSi PONSONBY. M. G. LAMBERT, FAMILY GROCER, TEA DEALER, AND PJU VISION MBRCHANT, Would respectfully inform the residents of Ponsonb; SpriDgbank, and bu rounding distrlois, that tl above Nt-w House will be opened on SATTODA next, 12th instant, with a magnificent and we assorted stock of Groceries, Oilman's Btores at Provisions, second to none in the Province. Stror to Fine TVas of ihe very best quality new, and toste by himself with great care delicately flavoured wi the world-famed " Young Hyeorj." Soented Oranj P^ki c, or Flowery Kolow, to suit tastes the mo fastidious Coffees rare and good, Ceylon Plant lion, and rich old Mcoha. warranted pure Sugar I great variety, fiom a snowy white to a d«k browj A regular and constant supply of the finest Fief Butter irom our best local darks Eggs guarantee fresh, and a new supply thiee times a week. Bac< andiHarns of the primest quality, from the W( known .«outhern firms. MoConnell, Watt and Cc and the Misers Green. His Olieefce, ri-h and niello from Port Cooper and Wairoa, will be a trmt. '. fact; every article offered will be warranted of t1 be*t quality, and noth ng shall be wauling on 1. part, not only to supply, but to deliver with uiepat and accuracy all orders entrusted to the care yours obediently, • M. G. LAMBERT, I • ■ Warwick House, ' Ponsonby. ■ T$T N.B. —Town prices for every article. . . : NIGHT SCHOOL. — Three(nigh ''■ weekly- Monday, Wednesday and Kri« a will be commenced at the Mount £dea School (m to ttie •'den Vine) en Itforiday ntxt, Uihmsta Young Men, who wish to improve themselves ic'rei Ing, willing, or arithmetic would do well to attei A French class will also be foimed If a sufficient nu ber join. For terms end other particulars, apply the nuster of the Mount Eden Day echool; ox at 1 Poifc Office, Kiten I'enaee, .Mew Huiik Boad,



DISH CHANNELS IN WEL LINGTOJ!f AHD TTPPER QTJEEN-STREETS. Town Clerk's Office, February 4, 1876. Tenders for the above works will be received by the- City Council until noon of Munda?, the 14th inattint. in terms of specificaiions to be soen at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen- Tenders to be endorsed as abovo. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. p _ PHILIPS> Town Clerk. m~o B*U I_ L D E Rs' Opotlki, for the Bank of i»t> Zealand. Plans, &c., at my office; 'Sfaeen-irtM6^ __— EDWARD MaHONEY, Afchiteci mo CARPENTE fi S. TENDERS for providing Seats, Platform Ante room, and for ether wo k«, required for the completion of the Newmarket Hall, will be reCjived up till Saturday at noon. Specifications to be seen at the Stab office, wyna- J. H. WITEEFORD, Secretary^ /^IROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). A C all (the seventh) < f One Shilling per Share, has this day been made on the capital of the above named Company, payable to the secretary, at the office "f the Company. Bunk Buildings, Auckland, on or before the 16th February. 1876. I H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 31st January, 1876. r\ O A L! COAL!! WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Pnbiio tuat 1 c is now prepart-d to supply this superior Coal, suitable either lor Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices:— _ . r Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22g For Unscreened, at the Yard 20s By the Boat Load, at the Yard 17s By the Boat Load, at the Itaj.^ Agent. N.B.— For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding a great heat, aud totally free from sulphur. W.S. TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pv rk Butche .pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. EEID'S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onehunga: 3.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 5.45 p.m. OR SALE, a Dew well finished Cottge. with freehold, at the North .Shore, next Mr John Copland's.—Apply to George Slbbin KIJHThP from Freeman's Bay, a Light Boat, paiDted white outside, green streak, white inßide, red bottdn. Find<-r will be rewarded.—Appry to F. Wright, Graham-street, A uc hland. «, | 1 pKEAT CLEAEING SALE. HAVING PURCHASED THE LEASE OF THE PREMISES Lately in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Moses and also the " BULK OF THE STOCK IN HIS ESTATE, AND liARQB liIHKS FKOM TIIE ESTATE OF M. Db Jonqh, TOOETHER WITH A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT 3TROK A SOUTHERN ESTATE now being wound up, I INTEND HOLDING A CHEAP AND CLEARANCE SALE! During which time the GOODS will be Offered Considerably Belo\f theUsuaii Auckland Pricks 1!! THE. SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THE PREMISES AT TSK CORNER OF QUEEN & SHORTLAND-STREETS. ON SATURDAY NEXT,' 12th instant. SAMUEL COOMBES PROPRIETOR. '■ ..-.'. i '■ ■■ . . ■.-.' V rr\ i MB E 'b The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanic Bay, are elling their largo and varied Stock i Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very lo rates. GOOD Frost Sitting-room and Be* room (furnißhsd) to" Let, with or without boai ry oheetfnl nte and within ewy dUtanee o( QttM eit— Y.Z., SiAa at&oti



y-TIOOMED HOUS To LVT or for SALE, on eisy terms, a 7-roome£ Honse. FREEHOLD, situated to ColliDgwood sireot, close to the Ponsonbv Road with a fine view ol the H?rbour and City. Thß ground Is 86 x 100 feet and planted with fruit and oth»r trees. There is • ut~ honse, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser hal cish can remain at current interest, or may be p&i& off weekly on the Land Society principle Apply for particulars to PI7BLTSREK, St-r office. ' FRIDAY, JNOaN." " n Market House. "POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Turkeys, J- Geeeo, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, eto, etc. CAN A KIES—B first- class Birds; Large Aviai ;r, quit© ' new. PRODUCE—Potatoes Onions, etc. FURaITURE etc.—Spring Hand-Cart, Perambula tors, Sundries, eio. ; \ K. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MOEROW NOdN. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. "PRODUCE.— 100 Wairoa Cheese, JL Butter, Beef, Bacon Hams, Jowls, Chops, * . Potatoes, Onii. s, Beans, Maize, JEsran, Flour, Oat meal, Apples, Plums GR O C E RIES.—Tea, Sugar, Jam, Tart Fruit. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AMD EFFECTS (new and second-hand) A Large Handsome Mirror. ■■~.. . • Pictures. ■. • ■ ; , CHROMO-LITHOGR aPHS, OLEOGRAPHS, LARGE-SIZE CHIMNEY GLASSES, IN ELABORATELY CARVED FRAMES. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE to announce that they have . . been inulructei by the importer to di-.pose ot by auction, at «tsir Booms, Fort-street, on a day . v duriDg the ensuing week, SIX CASES of the above named Goods. Full particulars ia Monday's it sue. NOTE—The auctioneers are authorised to state that the pictures are copies of the most eminent artist« in oil painting. On View on Monday- Tuesday, and day ol sale. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1L HOUSE FOR REMOVAL IN BANK STREET. HPHE subcribers will sell at the Mart, I Tort-street, on Friday next, at 12 o'cljck, A Large Double House, cont-ining a quantity of ■ sound timber, situate in Bank-street To m removed wilhin 14 days from day of sale. ■ SAMUEL OOCBRANE & SON, ' . ■ ,< Auctioneers. . ! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. D U R H a"m~~ V A E D S] HHHE undersigned will sell 'at the I Durham Yards, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, >v? Cream-coloured Pony, Tw>-wheeled Basket Trap " - and Harness in good order. HUNTER & NOLAN. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. BOOKS ! BOOKB ! BOOKS! GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from ' , Stannus Jones.. Etq., to tell by pnbiio auction at the Com Exchange on Tuesday, .the 15th inst, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his magnificent ard well-assorted Library, removed lotheMari for convenience of sale, consisting of—the latest and best, edition of »1L the Staiidaid Worts of the , best authors handsomely bound and in '.'■■■■■■ ' splendid order, comprising among others complete series of rhafcespeares, Cas^ells, ' Chambers, O mpti's, Mills, Macsuley's, Milions, D^rwius. and other 'wll-juibwii authors. Histo>y, Pcience, Art, Mechanics, and applied Physics. Alfo Lit rature of ';U ; lighter kind— the Ifu trated Boon of foultry, by Wright, Illustrated Nov-ls Punch's . • C»rtoons by TeDni»r Murk Twain's Workß, and others; for full particulars of which see catalogues. . ■ ' SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. THE subscriber has received instruc tions to Bf-ll by auction, on Saturday. 12th inst, at 11 o'clock, at the stores of Mr Gilberd, Wjndham street, . % •',< , C The whole of the Stonk, consisting of Paperhangings, Colours, GlaBS, Brushes, Paints, &c AIBO, . = the Counter, Fixtures, Drawers, &o. Terms—Catfa. ' GEORGE SIBBIN. - Auctioneer, ; ; } : ' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. DINING-ROOM SUITE. EOSEWOOD PIANOFORTE. .-.rf. HOUSEHOLD , FUR NI TUEE. . Removed to the Matt for convenience of Sale. Tfl E * subscribers -will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Fiiday next, the 11th inst., at 11 o'clock,: . - ~ : . ; /» Excellent ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE (much of it as good aa ■■ new) comprisinp Dining-n om Suite of Hair- , : covered Coucb, 6 (hairs and 2 Arm Otjaira, •■& Conch and 6 Chairs covfred in green damask, '. Cneffionier, Card Table. Cane-spaied Arm :'■ ff • Chairs, 100 Tables, Venetian Blinds, Mats, . vt, Chests Drawf-rs, Dresfine; Tnbleß, Bair Mat-' - trafses,-Palltaßses, father Bed Mahogany ./,:,• Bedstead, Curtain Poles, Writing Tables, Large Filter, Washstands, Cottage Mangle. &c, &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, r> ..", g ' Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. CITY MAET. 10 HORSE-POWER PORTABLE ENGINE, GRANT & MORTON ■■ i HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Irlday, llth ■ February, at 12 o'oJock noon, . 10 hor»-power Portable Engine, in first-rate order one of the best in Auck'imd. Can be seen in, F. Arohard'B yard, Meohanioa' Bay. 3 ; Teimsatßale. " FRIDAY, FEBROARY 11. _ BY ObEBR OF THB DBPrTY-REOISTRAR OS1 I the Supreme Cottjot. ' LEASEHOLD PROPER TV, ' QDEEN-STREET. les 1 G. W. BIN NE V HAS received instructions'from the Deputy-Registrar of the Supreme Cuurt, to sell by pubic auction, at his Mart, Queen-street,*on:, >j the above date, at 11 o'clock, The of all that Piece or Parcel of Land, ■ situate In — Queen-street, Aucklan >, being Lot No 8, of ~ Section 32, of ttto Town of Auckland, upon which < -.:l; jd- -iaereoted that weilrfenown shop now in thttoccu-^ ;i>-: patlon Of Mr Giles and the adjoining S? ' shopfatpioaehtuiioccupied), held for a term ol ' "^ 50 years from the ilh May, 1874. - "j^ - '-: ■■. ■■ ■.!■'. \ji ■■;■■. ■'<!■■"""'.'-.':/■' _ " • ■■ ..' ■' !■::■■'. ' .■■'■■■'■,'■ "■'" *'■"■!*■ ■