THE REGATTA.—(CONTINUED.)

"We stated in our issue of last night that it was unlikely the races for trading vessels would be finished by the limit of the time allowed for them, namely, nine o'clock. This was verified by the result, as up to a late hour last night there was no sigu of the schooners_ or larger cutters. The smaller cutters, it was thought, would just save their bacon, as at half-past seven o'clock the Avon and Victoria, the leading boats, had only to sail from the wharf to Stokes' Point and back. But the fates were adverse, and a dead calm being experienced before reach ing the mark boat, it was nearly half-past nine when the Victoria, which had gradu ally crept on| the Avon in the doldrums, passed the winning post with the Avon close astern. The open boat sailing race for boats under 20ft was another unfinished event. At eight o'clock the Bud, Mistletoe, and Active, occupied the leading positions, but as they were all becalmed the crews mutually agreed to give it up for the time being, and sail the race again. THE SCHOOLER RACE. Just at dusk last night the Mary Ogilvie, when off the Wade, turned and ran back. When last seen at 8 o'clock, the Reward was still a mile ahead of the Energy between Wangaproa and Tiri Tiri. The Reward anchored in harbour at 5.15 a.m., Energy 5.30 a.m. The Ada passed Rangi toto on her return at 5.30 a.m. During the night she kept over towards the North Shore, and lost her chance. On the Reward,?3.l7 p.m. We are about a mile past the reef, look ing for Sis, and gaining on the Adah. The Edith is about a mile astern. Strong breeze E. N. E. Reward, 3.45 p.m.g§ We are half way down, heading for Wangapoua. The Edith is gaining slightly in the seaway ; Adah dropping to leeward. Tiiere is a jump now, and strong breeze. cutter race : 25 tons and over. The cutters returned in the following order :— Rangatira, 4.50 Ness, 4.55 Thistle, 4.57 The Leo was over close to Motutapu last night at dusk. The Three Brothers was the last to return. She passed the Lake at 5.30 this morning in company with the Ada, and anchored in harbour about 7 a.m. It is doubtful whether some of the cutters ■went round Tiri Tiri. During the night, the Rangatira being well over towards Whangaproa, got a nice N.W. breeze to herself, which enabled her to pass both the Thistle and-the Ness, and she consequently rounded Tiri first. The following races were finished after our yesterday's report was finished : — 4th'race.—Sailing Boats or Yachts under 6 tons. Flying Fish, 4$ tons, Knox, ... ... 1 . Mystery, 5 tons, T. Brylan, 2 The Flying Fish maintanced her commanding lead until half way round the second time, when the Mystery began to draw upon her very fast. The boats ultimately arrived as under : Flying Fish ...'7.30 p.m. Mystery ... ... ...7.33 p.m. The other boats did not finish". 6th Race.—For Yachts Between 6 and 15 TONS. Good Templar, 11 tons, J. Graham ... 1 Contrabantiere, 10 tons, Featherstone ... 2 These two yachts kept the lead all through the race. Over the second round of the course they changed positions fre quently, and it was quite uncertain which would win. The boats arrived at the fol lowing times : — Good Templar • ... 8.15 p.m. Contrabantiere 8.18 p.m. Two other boats, belieyed to be the Hit or-Miss and Sabrina, arrived about an hour later. Sth Race. — Open Sailing Boats (all comers.) Mr J. Clare's May, 24ft 1 The May could not be deprived of the long lead which she gained early in the day, and passed the Committee's boat at 7.40 p.m. The Brothers was their second, but as there-was very little chance of airy but the leading boat passing the post in time, it was agreed to sail for second prize another day, and all but the winner returned to their quarters. The May, besides the prize given by the Committee, also gains the Waitemata Champion Belt, and the aneroid baiometer given by Mr George Goldie. Merchant Ships' Gigs. Iron Queen, Smith ..'■J.^... 1 Loch Fleet, Robertson ... ... ... 2 May Queen, Tatchell 3 Lorraine, Gronsund ; and Taupo, Carey ; also started. There was considerable unpleasantness over this race. The foreign-going ships' captains declined to pull against the crews of the local steamers, alleging that neither they nor their boats came within the conditions ef the race. The Argyle and Rotomahana boats were consequently the only ones left in it, and the starter, in accordance with the rules of the regatta, declared it no race. Some time afterwards the Rowena's boat was sent out; but the starter having once pronounced the race void, declined to alter his de cision. A special collection was made on the flagship for a race among the foreign going ships' boats, and the race came off ■with the above result. The Abbey Holme boat really came in first, but she was dis qualified because not entered on Satur day. The Loch Fleet boat led for the first half of the distance, but the Iron Queen was quickest at the turn, and came in a length behind the Abbey Holme boat, and H lengths ahead of the Loch Fleet. The May Queen crew, who finished third, rowed in a much shorter boat than their opponents, •and would have shown up well had they (not laboured under this disadvantage.

THIS DAY.

The Committee met early this morning, .and decided to bring off the races which were declared off yesterday through not being finished in time. There was as great a difference in the weather as could possibly be imagined, the sun was shining brightly, and a nice whole-sail breeze was blowing from the eastward. Cutter Race,. 25 tons and over. g The schooners not being ill i>ijs>ition, this race was started first, the following came out to compete : Kangatira, Leo, Thistle, Ness, and Spitfire. When the word to go was given, the JLangitira and Thistle took the lead, followed by the Leo, the Ness, . and Spitfire being close together. They made one or two short boards, and then all but the Ness stood over into St. George's Bay, when they backed again the Kangitira was still leading, with the Thistle close up. The Ness hugged the North Shore. When the North head was reached the Rangatira appearee to have the weather-most position. The Leo was, however, close to her. The Thistle disappeared from sight third, about PIGEON,] The Rangatira got a good start to wind ward, going off on the starboard tack, lac Thistle got away on the port tack. The Leo, Ness, and Spitfire bearing oft under full working canvas. At 11 o clock all the cutters crossed within a radius of 200 yards. The Rangatira ran along on the south shore about 200 yards to windward of the Thistle, which ran down on the same tack. The Leo, meanwhile, stood out of Sir. George's Bay on the port tack. The Ness, fourth boat running along to starboard ; the Spit firetifth' ' ,11.30. All the boats were running on the star board tack. The Rangatira £of a "mile ahead standing off the North Head. The Leo ran up to leeward of the Thistle, and ■as she ran alongside the hhistle, she stood off across the harbour to southward. The Spitfire is to leeward of the Leo, she is sail ing well, and is to windward of the Ness. The latter boat is falling behind. Rangitoto Channel, 12 o clock. The Leo has just saved her topmast by lowering her topsail and gib topsail. This boat made-a splendid run from St. George s Bay, close under the North Head, and got around-well in advance of the Thistle. U.he

latter boat is now gaining on the Leo. The Rangatira is about \ a mile ahead of th) Mhistle. The Spitfire is a few hundred yards to leeward1 of the Thistle ; the latter has just got her ringtail sheet loose. _ The Ness is ouite astern; the Rangatira is hauling ill her gib topsail. Off Rangitoto, 12.7. The Thistle has got her staysail sheet loose. She is hauling up to the Leo, and the greatest excitement is evident among both crews. The Leo is a little ahead, but running cl->se into the reef, as if to jam the Thistle. The reef is a little distance oft, and the latter fast gaining. At 12 10 the boats closed, and as they cci up to the reef the Thistle has to pass within a few yards. Shis she has done safe, and the two rim along together ; the Leo half a length ahead.-12.16 The, Thistle has passed the Leo by iialt a length. The Spitfire and Ness same relative position as hefore. The Leo still leading by half a mile. 12 30 —Maloney's Reef passed ; tne Leo'2oo yards astern; Rangatira same distance ahead as befere; very strong breezes Off Rano-itoto—Thistle has got her stay sail sheet°loose ; she is fast hauling up to the Leo, and the greatest excitement is evident among both crews. The Leo is a little aheod, but running close into reef a s if to jam the Thistle ; the reef is a little distance off, and the latter fast gaining. At 12.10 the boats closed, and as they get up to the reef, the Thistle has to pass within a f3W yards. This she has done safe, and the two run alon<r together,the Leo half-a-length ahead. 12?15. The Thistle has passed the Leo by half-a-length. The Spitfire and Ness same relative position as before ; Eangatiri still leadinf by i-mile. 12.30, Maloney's Reef.—The Leo 200 yards astern. Rangatira same distance ahead as before ; very strong breeze. Tiri Tiri. off Shag Rock, 2 o'clock.—Ran gatiri is not so far ahead, the Thistle close under her Ice quarter, between her and Shag Rock. The Thistle could not clear the rock and had to make a tack, in the mean time the Rangatiri is leading right on her course. The only chance for the Thistle lay in clearing the rock, tbat is now lost. The Rangatira got Jround the rock at 2.15., the Thistle fully 20 minutes after. The Leo got round about a quarter of an hour after the Thistle. On getting between Tiri and Rangitoto, the Rangatiri was about 2 miles ahead. The Leo set her square gaff topsail, and she gained on the Thistle. Have not seen the Spitfire nor Ness since getting to the rock, nor anything of the schooners. It is very squally. The position of the three cutters is not altered. The race ended thus :— Rangatira ... •-■ ■• ••• * At half-past four, when the Rangatira was passing the winning post, the others had not rounded the North Head. The boats started at 10.50, and the dis tance has thus beenj sailed in 5 hours land 40 minutes—the best time ever recorded in Auckland. The Rangatira belongs to a native, and was spiendidly sailed by a Maori crew who were loudly cheered at the finish. This''le, 2nd, arived4.s3; Leo, 8r , arrived 4.58 p.m. Schooner Race.

The start for this race was delayed until nearly one o'clock, in consequence of the Edith being unable to get out of her berth. The steamer Transit took her in tow, but was unable to hold her, and she drifted against the Auckland Steamship Cos. tee. When at last they got away, the Adah was smartest under weight being followed on the starboard tack by the Reward. The Edith canted the wrong way, and could only just get enough way on to stay close to the wharf. She managed it, however, and went on in geod style. The Mary Ogilvie was last away, the crew not seeming to put themselves about much. The strong flood tide and easterly wind rendered beating very slow work, and the North Head was not mnde until 2 o'clock. They rounded in the following order : Adah 1 Reward ■ •• 2 Edith 3 The Edith had gained a good deal on the Reward, but the Adah's lead was not perceptibly diminished. Cutter Race : under 25 tons : The following started :—Avon. Victoria, Heather Bell, Euphemia, andTairoa. The Euphemia took a good lead at starting, the Victoria second, and the Avon third. In ten minutes' time they were all scattered over the harbour, and it was difficult to see Which held the best position. The Heather Bell worked down harbour well, and appeared to have the windward place off the North Shore, the Euphemia being second, the Wanderer third, and the favourites, the Victoria and Avon, last. On re-appearing, after rounding the Lake and Drunken Bay buoys, the Heather Bell held a commanding lead with the Euphemia second, a mile away. The Tairoa third, the Victoria and Wanderer fourth and fifth, and the Avon last. This order was preserved to the wharf, when the Victoria passed the Tairoa, and went on third at an interval of nearly 3min. in behind the Euphemia. The Stokes Bay boatjjwas rounded the last time as follows :— ;

Heather Bell, 2h. 52m. 30sec. Eupheniia, 2h. 58m. 35sec. Victoria, 3h. lm. 27sec. Avon, 3ti. lm. 43sec. Tairua, 3h. 2m. 34? cc. A most exciting finish ensued. The Euphemia gained rapidly on the Heather Bell, while the Victoria, holding a splendid wind, gained on both. The post was passed thus : — ■ Heather Bell, 3h. 25m. 26sec. §^§2 Euphemia, 3h. 28m. 26sec.} g| Victoria, 3h. 30m. 32sec. The Euphemia receives 2 minutes time allowance, so that the Heather Bell takes first prize and tne Euphemia second. There is a dismite as to the size of the Eaphemia, and it is said the time allowance will place the boats very close together. Open Sailing Boats : over 20ft :— The following six came out to compete for the second prize in the above race :—Sis (Bailey), Brothers (Hunt), Volante (Alison), Mabel (Wilson), Tomboy (Reynolds.) The Mabel fouled a steamer coming out, and did not start until the others had gone nearly a mile. When the flag fell it Avas blowing half a gale ; the Sis and Daisy were quickest with their canvass. The Brothers was smart, but her eanyass 'dragged in the water, and the crew had to lower the sail again, and it was some time before they could set it aright. The Volante was nearly fouling the Iron Queen, and had to round to under her lee to avoid it. When all had recovered from their mishaps and the race was fairly set going, the following was the order: Sis, Daisy, Tomboy, Volante, Brothers, Mabel. Up the har bour they went at a tremendous bat with jibs boomed out, and double reefs in their mainsails. The weather began to look very dirty, and the wind now came down in violent squalls, which rendered the test of seamanship very severe. Hound the first buoy (off Stokes' Point) the times were taken as under :— Sis, 12.32. Daisy, 12.32.2. Tom boy, .12.32-10. Volante, 12.32-36. Brothers, 12.33-39. Mabel, 12.50. On proceeding to work down harbour, Hunt chose the northern shore, while the next stood over and worked up by Free man's Bay in short boards. On reaching the wharf the southern contingent stood over and there was for some time a variety of opinion as to whether the Brothers had gained or lost ground by her exceptiona. course. At fihst it appeared as if she had gained a lot Then when the others where half-way across, it was declared that she -was to lee ward These speculations were set at rest a few minutes later when it became apparent that _ tne Brothers was second boat, the Sis having a

very slight advantage, the Daisy being 3rd and the Volaute 3th. They all continued to ■work down under the northern shore. After making Calliope Point the Brothers stood right over into St. George's Bay, while the Sis and others continued to work the northern shoie. On reaching the buoy the Sis was round first, the Volante about 30 seconds later, and it appeared .as if the Br-.ithers rounded a few seconds later. On the run up, the Sis kept her lead. As the Brothers came up it was noticed that she .stood over towards the wharf, and no one could make out why she did so. It soon became evident that something must be wrong, as she continued her eccentric course, and finished by running in to the watermen's steps. This caused great excitement on the Avharf, and there was a great rush to learn the reason of her withdrawal from the race. The boats arrived as under, another ex citing race taking place. h. m. s. Volante, 3 52 37 ... 1 Sis, 3 54 50 ... 2 The Volante has to allow 2 mins. time allowance. The Tomboy lost her mast above Free man's Bay, and had to be towed home by the Transit. The Mabel gave in after the first round, seeing her chance of success hopeless. After rounding Stokes' Point Boat the second time the Volante crept up to windward of the Sis, and the race was noAv reduced to a splendid match beetween there two. Open Sailing Boats : under 20ft. The starters for this were the Bud (Bailey), Mistletoe (Alison), Alert (Jones), Foam, Nymph, Meteor, Deer, and Endeavour. The Alert was particularly quick at starting, and took a good lead, with the Bud next, and the rest in a lump. On the return to the wharf from Stokes' Point the Alert had the leading possition, the Nymph being second. up the Albert passed the wharf with a lead of about a third of a mile. The Nymph being second, the rest nowhere." The race ended— Alert 1 Nymph ... 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. A HARD CASE. Two miners namedMeddius living up the Wiseman's Gully, attended Dr Somerville's sermon on Monday night after a hasty ten,, and when they returned, at ten o'clock, they found the house of three rooms burned down. They had £300 in notes in a candle box under tne bed in two rolls and cannot find any trace?. Some specimens from their claim, the Pour's Castle, were found in the debris. This was all the money they possessed. BRUSSELL, this day. The Taupo arrived at 7 a.m., and the lona at S a.in., also the Gem. Loaded : Marina, Golden Isle, and Onward. The Taupo leaves this evening. Passen gers : Messrs Burniugham, Joyce, Williams, Mrs Finch and daughter. CHRISCHURCH, teis day. At a pigeon race from Ashburton to Christchurch, the winner flew the distance, 50 miles, in two hours ssecs. A LEVANTING CRICKETER. J. S. Sweet, who recently levanted, has fleeced the Mid-Land Cricket Club of £75, and the Canterbury Cricket Association of £100. He was treasurer for bath. The monies embezzled from the Press Company, his employers, amounted to a very heavy sum. The Insurance Agents Association offer a reward of £250 for information leading to the conviction of the person who caused the recent fire. (PER PRESS AGEXCY). WELLINGTON, Tuesday. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET. In the single innings match, the Wel lington Jtwenty-two scored 213. The Australians had only been in a few minutes when time was called. The Wellington sails for Nelson and the north at 2p. m. Passengers : Messrs Ladd, J. A. Milson, Watley, Mrs Bornet, Master Bornet, Captain Neilson and Mrs Neilson. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. BORROWING. At a meeting convened by the MayoHto test the question of raising a loan for Muni pal purposes, a resolution was carried in favour of borrowing £25,000 for water, gas, and public improvement.. itgA poll will now be taken. •■•?*** WELLINGTON, this day. MR BARTON FINED £50 FOR CON TEMPT. In the Court of Appeal to-day, while discussing certain points of law arising out of a case before the Court, Mr G. E. Barton, barrister, intimated in unmistak able terms that the Court was animated by a spirit unfavourable towards him. The Chief Justice asked Mr Barton to explain the meaning of his language, because the only construction that could be put on his words was that the Court was guilty of partiality in the administration of justice. Was that what he meant 1 Mr Barton replied that it was. The Chief Justice and Mr Justice Rich mond then retired foi a quarter of an hour, and upon returning, the Chief Justice in formed Mr Barton that the Court fined him fifty pounds for contempt of Court. The Court then at once adjourned. Mr Barton declared in Court he would not pay the fine. On the Court resuming the Chief Justice remarked that since retiring the Registrar had informed him that upon the rising of the Court on Monday it had not been formally adjourned, consequently to-day's Appeal Court was not properly constituted, and the proceedings of that morning were therefore informal. Mr Barton asked if his case would be affected by the informality; if so, he did notwish totake anyadvantage of it. With out replying directly to Mr Barton's question, the Chief Justice continued by announcing that all that morning's proceedings were annulled. LATER. MR BARTON SENTENCED TO IM PRISONMENT. After a long altercation between Mr Barton and the Judges this afternoon in the case of Gillon v. Macdonald, and during which the Chief Justice several times warned Mr Barton, and called him to order, he at length told Mr Barton that the Court adjudged him guilty, of contempt and sen tenced him to a month's imprisonment in the public gaol. MEMBERS' RESIGNATIONS. && Mr Travers' and Reader Wood's resigna tions will be gazetted to-morrow.

THE, WAITEKAURI GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The half-yearly general meeting of this Company was held to-day in the large room of the Ex change. Mr J. Brown, Chairman of the Directors, presided. There was a fair number of shareholders present. The report and balance sheet having been read, Mr T. L. White moved their acceptance. He explained why the meet ing was requested to be held in Auckland. Mr Stone gave his view upon the state of the mine and the working, and why he was led to sitra the requisition. He complained of t!>e irregular manner of working the mine. Mr Wm. Rowe referred to the aapointment of Mi1 Corbett aa mine manager. He said that Mr Covbef.t was a good engineer, and h« h»,d known him a long time, but he was no mine manager. M- Corbett should never huve been appointed. Mr Burt endorsed tine remarks of Mr Rowe. The Chair man then replinu, and hinted that some of the speakers -vere trying to Tiush their opinion upon the meeting, and were not fully acquainted with what they were talking about. He said that Mr Corbett was as good a man as could be found upon the field, and was well up to his work. Mr Rowe moved that the appointment of mine manager ibe not accepted. This was seconded by Mr Wildbrown, and was being die cussed when our reporter left.

THE LATE FIRE AT NEWTON.

INQUEST THIS AFTERNOON

AN inquisition into the circumstances con nected with the late tire at Newton was commenced at the Newton Hotel, Karanga hape Road, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, before Dr. Philson, Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr J. Warren was chosen foreman.

Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy represented the police. The jury having viewed the scene of the fire, the following evidence was taken : — George Me Alpine deposed that his house was a wooden one, and had three fire places, one in the kitchen, one in the parlour, and the third in his daughter's bedroom. The only fire that day was in the kitchen. The fireplace in the kitchen was open, and was raised about two feet from the floor. There was no fender in front of the fire. A few fire embers were smouldering on the hearth at 6.30 p.m., and he extinguished them. There was no mantel piece or other woodwork about the kitchen fireplace. He retired to bed at about half-past eleven o'clock on Tuesday night taking a kerosene lamp into the bedroom. His 'children, who slept in the room adjoining his, were not in the habit of reading in bed. He was aMrakened by the smoke, and perceived what appeared to him to be the smell of kauri and paint. He did not see any fire in the room down-stairs, but they were filled with smoke. He awakened Messrs Stvingfellow, Mann, Streeter, and Captain Maun. There was no smoke in the Rising Sun Hotel when he forced the door open. He could not tell where the fire originated, but it must have been in the chimney of the parlour fire place in his own house. There were about one dozen of wax matches in a cupboard by the side of the chimney. The house was infested with mice, and it was easy for them to get at the matches.

Lydia Sarah Me Alpine, daughter of the last witness, corroborated her father's evidence.

Her brother was also called, and stated that he was not reading in bed on the night of the fire. His father took the candle out of the room.

Sydney Stringfellow gave evidence to the "effect that on going into his sitting room flames burst from his cupboard, along side.the chimney, and against the wall. Thecupboard in Stringfeljow's house, con taining the matches, must have stood in the same position on the other side of the wall.

(Left sitting.)

Papakura Races.

The final events at yesterday's meeting at Papakura concluded as follows :—

Pony Race.—Walters' Lady May, lOst., 1 ; Quinlan's Barney, lOst., 2 ; Kavanagh's Kate, 9st. 71bs., 3. It was a splendid race, Lady May winning by a length. Railway Handicap, of 20 soys., with 1 soy. sweepstakes for second horse.—Edgar's Don, 7st. 41b., Kavanagh's Belle of Isles, 7st., 2 ; Percival's Golden Crown, 3 ; Kirkwood's Tui, 0. Belle of Isles held the lead to the beginning of the straight run home, when Don collared him, and won by little more than a head, both jocks whipping hard. ] I^' Hack Race, of 10 soys. ; winner to be sold for 20 soys —Lennard's Rally, 1 ; Wright's Nellie, 2. Lady May, Blaze, TamO'Shanter, Hell-Fire Jack, and Barney also ran. Rally justified his name, coming up from behind with a rush, and winning easily. Ladies' Puese, of 20.'sovg., with sweep stakes of 1 soy. to go to second horse ; gentlemen riders.—Firetail, 12st. 41b., 1; The Don, 12st., 2 ; Tom Finn, 12st. 41b., 3 ; Staverton, 9st. 31b., 0; Ravenshoe, 12st. 41b., 0. There was a magnificient finish between first and second horses.

Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys.; 1 mile. -Golden Crown, Bst. 121b., 1 ; Tui, 7st. 131b., 2; Belle of Isles, Sst. 121b., and Baron, 7s*., also ran. This race was also so close that in the general opinion it was voted a dead heat.

CITY COUNCIL.—THIS DAY.

The regular meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon, the Mayor presid ing. A letter was received from the One hunga Borough Council, requesting that the Auckland Council should still issue the vehicle licenses, dividing those for vehicles plying in both boroughs. The letter also apologised for any apparent discourtesy before. The Council resolved to adhere to its original determination with respect to Onehunga 'busses.—A letter from Mr Brophy, applying for an extension of lease, was referred to tke Public Works Com mittee. A recommendation from Mr Hughes with respect to additional fire-plugs and other brigade matter?, was referred to the Public Works Committee. Mr Wm. Conway, in a communication, stated that he was under the impression that, in removing dust from shops and stores, he might be allowed to deposit the same in the intake, but found that he was compelled, on re-perusing the agreement, that he must cart it to Cox's Creek, as this would necessitate 10 carts instead of six. He wished therefore to be released from his contract, or make such alterations as would allow him to do his work satis factorily. . A discussion followed, when Mr Goldie moved that as the man had been misled, the matter be referred to the Works Committee. Mr Isaacs moved an amendment " That until a breach of contract occurs, the con tract be allowed to go on." Mr Fleming seconded Mr Goldie's motion. The amendment was carried. Dk Stockwell's Report.—A report was received for Dr Stockwell on slaughter houses. A petition fromM armion-street residents complaining of the terrible condtion of that thoroughfare, was referred to the Works Committee. A report from the Inspector of Abattoirs stated that the two cottages at abattoirs were completed, and let at a weekly rental of Bs. The total amount received for fees from Nov. 27th. to Dec. 30th was £10 15s 10d. An estimate of the expense of laying down pipes, &c, in a number of streets where there is now no service, was read, and shewed the cost to be £4,895, which was considered a reasonable charge. Considerable discussion ensued on the accounts over a saddle and bridle authorised by the late Mayor for Mr Woolfield's horse. Several Councillors objected to such expen diture without authority. Ultimately it was resolved to stamp the saddle as Council property, and pay the account. Mr McGuire's tender £264 was the only one receivedforformation of Chapel-street, south end. Councillor Goldie moved, seconded by Councillor Dickson, that the work be de ferred, alleging that no one could go on the ground for the purpose of framing a tender. It was ultimately resolved that the work should be done in connection with other contemplated works in Chapel street. The time for receiving tenders for light ing the town clock was extended till next meeting.

There is a likelihood of a sweepstakes being sailed between the Good Templar, Sabrina, Victory, and Contrabandieri yachts. The negotiations for a return race between the Thames Navals four, and the Mercury Bay four, the crews changing boats, have fallen through, but it is hoped they -will be re-opened.

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WANTED, Female Servant city hotel, comfortable place; 10 Hotel Servants, town and country; 7 Females, private families; Boys and Girls.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel- WANTED, General Servants, assis tants Housework for town and country, Cook and Laundress, Man Servant for a country hotel; a young person to attend in a shop, references indispensable.—Mrs Colls, Select Registry Office. WANTED, aa intelligent Youth.— Apply to Clarke Bros.. Photographers WANTEp7~by an intelligent Man, a situation as Gardener ; understands the business, growth of vines, fruit trees, fee- Apply Mason Brothers, Parnell. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Blacksmith trade; one who has been some time at the trade preferred.—James McEwen, Custom-House-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Mackechnie, Grafton Road. WANTED, all Avho desire an efficient Microscope at low price to inspect T. Peacock's window, opposite the Post-office. Compound Microscopes just landed, magnifying from 300 to 12,000 times from Us. \JU~ ANTED to Purchase, a small Farm v T near Auckland. Price not to exceed £200.—Apply, by letter, to H.M., this office. WANTED, Farming Man and Wife without children for Tauranga ; a good permanent situation.—Adam Laybourn, Fort street. ■ ANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16 years of age as Nursegirl.—Mrs Walsh, Kyber Pass Road. ANTED, Lodgings with Board—four rooms (two sitting and two bed-rooms) are wanted by a gentleman.—Apply by letter to G.R.G., office of this paper. WANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Kules of the Working Men's Club are now ready, and that cards of membership may be had of any member of Committee ; or of Mr G. W. Heslop, The Fitt/ng Shop.Victoria-street. Subscription, 10s per annum ; 6s half-yearly ; or 4s per quarter. Members joining at once will save»Entrance Fee.—W. Lepine, Secretary. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. ANTED, a Youth tor the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Car riage Factory, Market Reserve. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxlev, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Situation by a young Man as Clerk. Has had several years experience. Good references.—Address A.P.8., Star office. A MIDDLE-AGED Gentlemen, who is lust leaving a situation he has filled during the absence of the manager in Europe for 12 months, desires a situation es Clerk or Manager. He has had long experience as subordinate and principal in England, and can refer to the firm he is leaving. A large salary not so much ar obiect as an immediate situation with a prospect.—Address E.G., Star office. \ WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds 'of Timbe and other Building Materials, Including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad. Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. ax the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-street. WANTED, an experienced Nursemaid; must be a good needle-woman. —Mrs. Howard, Wynyard-Btreet. WC. DENNES has made Immense • Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices :-"-Wheeler and Wilson, from £5 10s: Singer, £7; Hand Lock-stitch, from £3; Hand Chain-stitch, from £2 ; Pearson's Wax Thread Machines for Saddlers.—Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. Weekly payments taken_ WANTED," to clear "out" my Entire Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths, N.B.—No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victcria-street East, corner of High-street. WANTED KNOWN, that we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard ; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths. &c, at lowest prices.—T. &H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. WANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or on a job; nasgood references.—Mrs. Murpny, Wellington Place, Wellington-street. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421,1.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held This (Wednesday) Evening, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren invited.—J. Herbert Burns, P.M., Secretary. A UCKLAND GAS J COMPANY J\_ (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (400) Shares in the Company. _ _' Tenders (which may be for any number) to be delivered before noon of the Bth February, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), Insurance Buildings, Auck land, whore further information may be ob tained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, • Secretary. Auckland. January 28,1878. Tm O R O A 1 E, NOW LANDING, Ex California, from San Francisco 100 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN VENISON 50 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins • AMERICAN BLUE BERRIES. JEL "B. Morton. O THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF PARNELL. Gentlemen,—Mr. Reader Wood having re signed his seat as your Member in the House of Representatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the flrst,heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This is not only the right or the people, but their bestsafeguard against thefuture domination of a ruling class,with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sir George Grey and of his Ministry;, in any en deavour to attain this end which he has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper The' Ministry promise a Native Lands Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appear to me to have erred chiefly in two directions. They have offered facilities to large purchasers only land have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to fell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more, especially affecting the SParaell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the best of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS, r Parnell, January 23,1878.



Ty ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £5C on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. O/jap; —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres; otrfc/vO. about 80 acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. (JOOK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, partly improved, 50 acres bush, Housr of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. J7IOR SALE, a Large Allotment in _ Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. -(? 1 (ft t0 £l°°9 LENT, on Building Society 3ixv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.— C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1 pTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita t O Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. T3 O~g ACKE FARM, 17 miles from _!J_oj*JL Auckland. Good, orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable liousp of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET,, a Fruiterer and Greengrocer's Shop ; doing a good business.—Apply at this office. rO LET, a comfortable six-roomed Cot tage, newly fitted up, top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street.—Enquire on the premises. O LET, at Victoria Wharf, North Shore, two 11-roomed Houses, just put in first-classrepair. Suitablefor a large F'tth^- m- Boarding House.—Apply to J, Edvs aSfWC JVjfflS* Wharf; or Oliver Mays, North Sborpi T.Q R permanent tenant, rent very moderate. TO LET, a six-roofed House, corner of Wellesley and Nelson-street.—W. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 70, Queen-street; or corner of Wellesley and Nelson-street. JtPO^y £V —A neat and pretty Cottage c§& r& O Qj) of 5 rqoms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great JSorthßoad. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case, &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _£? %.4\4\ CASH,Balance at lh per cent. "^OH/Ir Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-she<i3, &c, &c. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short and-street. 1_» "I «T>/\ —Cottage of 4 rooms, with fowl cVJL/V". house and good well; also, Free hold Allotment, 33 x 75. Only-10 minutes walk from railway station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, bhortland-street. UILDING ALLOTMENTS for bale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fc ot; Fonsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ■ ]T^OR ~S~ALET~(cheap). a well-finished . House; with large allotment 110 x 300 ; planted with fruit and ornamental tree?, fowl house, and plenty of water. Grace-stieet, Pon sonby^—E^qjiire_o^Jh£jpremises. FOUND, a Parcel, in Symonds-street, Owner can have it by describing and paying expenses.—C. Sutton, Captain Cook Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY^ T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Robertson, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Robertson, late of Auckland, Baker, now residing at Coromandel, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on TUES DAY next., the sth day of February. 1878. Dated at Auckland this 30th day of January, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of William Alexander Kelly, of Wai takerie East, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zea land, Farmer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a sufficient num ber of Creditors of the abovenamed William Alexander Kelly not having attended at the First Meeting appointed to be held at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland, on Wednesday, the 30th day of January instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, I have, pursuant to Section 46 of the said Act, appointed Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said William Alexander Kelly, and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has, in writing, signified his acceptance of the said Trusteeship. Dated this 30th day of January, 1878. EDWtARD S. WTLLCOCKS, Registrar. William H. Connell, Solicitor for the Debtor, * Vulcan Lane, Auckland. "VPSW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered- Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th, 1878. jqhN r RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 28th January, 1878. IVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING IX COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 1878, at 3 p.m. • Business: To alter Rulb 8 by the addition of the words: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsible, or any other transfer which they may 4-™ £XrANDER*ON, Manager. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. 7^ H A L q *Li£ E N G E] The advertiser again, and finally, Challenges any Graduate of the Army System of Musketry Instruction, to a Judging*. Distance Match, on SATURDAY. 2nd February. Competitors to meet at the Reservoir, S.E. corner of Surrey Hills Kstate, Newton, at 3 o'clock p.m. Condi tions to be seen at Mr. Hazard's, 165, Queen street. All Rifle Shots interested in the question invited as competitors. Post entry. 7=l H A L L E N G X I hereby Challenge Mr. James Clare, the owner of the Champion Boat MAY, to sail a Match with my Boat SIS, for the " Waitemata Challenge Belt." CHARLES BAILEY . Noi th Shore, 30th January, 1878. LOST, yesterday in Queen-street, a Purse containing a Post-office order for £5, 5s in silver, and a gold brooch. Payment of order stopped.—Reward of 5s given on returning same to this office. T7IOUND, about six months ago, in JD Auckland, a Silver English Lever Watch, sunk second hand.—Owner please call at this office. 6>rK~KEGS HONEY for immediate fygl \P sale.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. YOUNG PERSON desires a >re engagement where she would make herself generally useful, and instruct the children in English. French, and Music : erood references.—Address X.Y.,MrsMeckan, Parnel! Rise, Auckland. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED), A Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable, at this Office, to th« trharehnlders ir the above Company, on and after 30th January By order of the Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun.. ActingrSecretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, January 29,1873. - . » ' UCKIA-ND' SCRIPTURE GIF! ASSOCIATION; . NOTICE A PUBLIC MEETING of the above Societ; will be held, in the Lome-street Hall, on TUES DAY EVENING NEXT, the sth February, a 7.30. Dr. Maunsell in the Cbair.. The awarding of the Holiday Scripture Exei cisc Prizes (13), together with other matters C interest, will take place. Particulars in coming advertisement.



~H~""Ik i T" •T7 A P T 1 M 1 jllglo^^ Jls HO'IMK, FROM LONDON A^^^^^^ All Accounts and Claims against mt'j WJTmW Barque Abbey Holme must be rendered to the undersigned in duplicate by 4 olclock To-morrow, the 31st instant, or they CanTHE°Nfz?SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland. 30th January, 1878. T AXE HIGHWAY DIBTKIV/T. UNDER IMPOUNDING ACT. On Saturday, 2nd February, at noon, a Bay Mare (no brand), impounded by William Steven sou, will be sold by public aiT-tion. THOS. SEAMAN, Chairman. mENDEES are required by noon of the JL 7th proximo; lor Alterations and Repairs to the Customs Steam Launch, according to plans and specifications to be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ' ; THOMAS HILL. Australia f. .Auckland.' inter-colonial cricket MATCH. THE ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN WILL PLAY TWENTY-TWO OF AUCKLAND PROVINCE Ox the DOMAIN GROUND, ON THE 7th, Bth, and 9th FEBRUARY, 1878. Play will commence at 12 noon and cease at 6 p.m. A Special Line of 'Busses will run to and from the Ground. Fakes : 6d. each way. An interval of half-an-hour for Lunch. Admission:—ONE SHILLING"; Children, Half-price. d. c. McDonald. I Hon. Sec. T3ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRIU'I'T NOTICE.—The Collector will attend at Pon sonby Hall daily from the Ist to 9th February next, between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock p.m., fer the purpose of receiving payments of rates. All rates not then paid will be sued for. By order of the Board, GEO. W. JONES, Secretary, Ponsonby, 30th January 30, 1878. ■RATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE Di INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve >■. £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Head Teacher and a Female Assistant Teacher for the Wairoa (South) School. Applications, with testimonials, to be delivered at the Office of the Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, not later than Thursday, 7th February. VINCENT E. RICE, ■ • Secretary. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and4th October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter will begin on TUESDAY, sth February. The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on Monday, 4th February, com mencing at 10 o'clock. FARQUHAR MACRAE. 1 Head Master. -^fe%-_ ill O R EAGIAITATD •ffijßPg' WAITARA. The p.s. HAURAKI having completed her overhaul, will leave the Onehunga Wharf, for Raglan and Waitara, on MONDAY next, at 12 o'clock noon ; and will continue to run regularly between Waitara and Manukau at least once a week, calling at Raglan if sufficient inducement offers. Time Table in'a future issue. Freights : Raglan. 20s; Waitara, 22s 6d. Passages: Raglan, 20s per adult; Waitara, 30s. JOSEPH PENNINGTON, Agent. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD TENDERS FOR WHARF AT HOBSONVILLE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Jan. 28,1878. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the sth February, at noon, for Erecting a Wharf at Hobsonville, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to he endorsed. " Tender for Wharf at Hobsonville." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. TTAIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. ADDITIONS TO WORKSHOPS CONTRACT. Public Works Offic, Auckland, January 15,1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, February 13,1878, for Additions to the Workshops, Auckland Railway-Station. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TO-MORROW. AT 12 O'CLOCK. TmURNITURE.tKITCHEN UTENSILS, IJ in Mr Codlin's Store, near the Beach. Owner leaving Onehunga. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. ~ TO-MORROW. EXCHANGE SALE ROOMS. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, To morrow (Thursday), January 31, at 11 n*f*l oc*lc The following GOODS : 7 cases Prime Canterbury Cheese 6 casks do do do 6 cases Star Curing Hams and Bacon 50 cases Hawkin's Jams 25 do Tart Fruits 20 bags Anderson's Flour, slightly damaged 16 casks Chatham Island Beef 9 do .do do 7- tins Honey 1 case Tumblers Without rßeserve. To Close Consignments. B.~TONKST ~ IR. C.~CARR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. CRICKET MATCH. AUSTRALIA V. AUCKLAND. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on ' Fri day, at 12 noon, No. I—Publican's Booth, with right to license vendors of Fruit No. 2—P'^Hcan's Booth for the Match,, the Corrmit cc reserving right to alter days if reocSiary. -"TO-MORROW. -~ THE REMUERA YARDS. TTIOR SALE, To-morrow (Thursday). 50 Head Young and Quiet Cattle, Ul good condition. alfred~bTr:klantx