tiio following order : -Hose, 1 j Kaiigatirai a good second ; Paka, a bad third. • [BY CAlutfßß kafiofj,] Tilts KKEIr, id a.tti. A EJjlendid racd Is tilking place beUVeo'n ;h'd Boae a,nU Itn.ngatiraj the former .having i slight lead, and occupying the windward sbsi.tioh., The Barjgatira is to leeWardj and icr dusky crew arc untiring in their efforts ;o gain the prcinier pbsitidn. The Paku, ftp Tar, is .out .of it, being nearly , a mile sStern. The ,sight that now presents itselt is really a g°Qd 6ne. The dijleront boata with AllAvailAule tahva"! apiiead lhoYipg tlirOUeh the iVtttSr JS griinlf siyie. Tiifj breeze is very light, and still from !?,»,>¥.. consequently not , much opportunity haa DtieO aHforded ■ of; manoeuvfingi Jilfe Bone haft 'con3i"derab]J; tnble canvas .tlraii hei: Maori, rivjilj bij.t.not^ ttithstondinfj she hoi^d M. get <4wajT irOitt hoWi The Paftli iS evidently overmatphed Jn'tlie company of these two Clacks, and I fehould ceitaioiy make a, beter show on a light \yind than sho is doing at p'reeont. * • • Tmi Tiki, 12 30.

Tho Rose is leading tho Kangatira—her time being about five minutes ahead of the Maori. Nothing much could be seen of either of these boats until about a mile from Shng ltook, and the Pakn a !on B way ,asterni lp.m; 'the iiangatira has deprived the Kose of thb leiid, biit tile rdeb bbtwcbn the two ig iorV close and exciting. The Paku baa slightly improved her position. OEAIU7, 1A&-

The, Fbse, . Had been, leading tbe jjiangitiri for aome iithe, was liere deprived of the lead by her adversary, , The Kose is being favoured ,by a puff, from, tho Bay. Th,e, P,aku,js still occupying a very rear most position. . i-i , (iWLh Point, 2.15 p.m. , Rasif»atira dtill in fqsseafljon of the lead liy, abpnt a quarter of a.milb from the KqCo, boih now being off jthe mouth o! the WaOe. The Paku- hali-atriile ,ttt leewwcl o£,the luadinK boat, but has gainod wonderfully. Oiiu Pi nil Banuatira, first ; Roso, second ; with l'aku (who has made up a lot of lost time), tbirdl • 4.30 p.m. Tho Kaugatira is tho winner of tho race, The Puku is now second. 3rd Unoo, 9.M a,tn. TiMDiNO Vkbshis (oxolndinß Cutters) 20 ton? register and under 60 tons.—lst priiSe, &lo and Mr Lewisaou's Cup, valued fl7. Courso: Prom flagship round pilot nchooner'e moor- Idk inoido Mangitoto Hcof, thonco found mark boat ott uuok Creek. Twloe iDund. Entries and positions i 1, Lizatte (Jone», senior), 39 tons; 2, Zillah (Jones, junior), 3C tons; 3, Mary Hogan (J. Brown), 29 tons j 4, Cygnet, (W. Brown), 46 tons.

This race was made for the smaller schooners and ketches that were excluded from the champion race by the recent alter ations. TUB favourite was the schooner Cygnet, launched within the last month or two by Messrs Lane and Brown, of Whan garoa. She is a splendidly modelled craft, and carries a fine spread of canvas. Capti Lane, of the Myrtle, sailed her in the race, and she was backed as high as two to one against the " field." The Mary Hogan is d pretty littlb schooner, built some years ago by Messrs McNaughton and Mercer. Sbe is a smart boat, and was considered very likely to take Second place. The Zillah is a ketch of 36 tons, built by Slone, of the Thames, about three years ago, while the Lizette, a 39 ton. ketch, was turned out of the same yard nearly* a year ago. The Mary Hogan was sailed by Brown, the Lizette by - Jones, senr., and the Zillah by Jones, junr. At the start, tho Lizette had the leeward position, with the Cygnet second, Mary Hogan third, and the Zillah to windwif d. The Cygnet was the first to get away, fol lowed by tho Mary Hogan. The Lkette's outside position, however, gave her a re spectable load.' No advantage could be said to be gained by the Zillah at the start, as she was left behind owing to delay in getting before the wind. The Cygnet got her squaresail set with difficulty, and by the time the crew bad succeeded in waking all taut, the Mary Hogan passed her with every inch of canvas drawirjg beautifully. She also ran ahead of the Lizette. Her occupancy of the leading position was, however, very short-lived. The Lizettte blanketted her, and before she could get clear, the Cygnet was ahead. The North Head was ronndedin the follow ing order : Cygnet, 1; Mary Hogan, 2 ; Lizetto, 3; Zillab, a very bad fourth. The Cygiet Increased her lead down to and on the way round the pilot schooner's moorings at Rangitoto reef, to that by the time Ahe weathered the North Head.on the trip up again she was nearly two miles ahead, the Mary~Hogan being second, and nuite clear of the ketches. At this stage the Ljzette held the third place. The Cygnet passed tho flagship at 11.30 on her turn np the harbour, the Mary Hogan then being off the North Shore, and the Lizette standing across from Kangitoto Channel to the Tamaki, while the "Zillah, had not put in an appearance round the North Bead. At noon the Uygnet had passed the buoy off Duck Creek, and was abreast of Calliope Point at the commencement of the aecond run. The Mary Hogan was then passing the flagship for the first time, so that Bhe was nearly three miles astern of' the leader, and the ketches were standing up between tho Tamaki and Orakei. It was evident that the "soldier's wind " had put them out of the raco.

At 1.45 the Cygnet rounded tho buoy off Kangitoto Chanucl Bccond time, none of her competitors being within sight. She appears to be altogether too' good for the company. At two o'clock the Cygnet dashed past the flagship on her way up the harbour, and she finished shortly afterwards, none of the other contesting vessels being then in sight. Towards, three o'clock the Mary Hogan approached the wharf, and aquarter ef an hoar later had traversed the prescribed course. The ketches were nowhere, The race resulted : Cygnet 1 Mary Hogan 2 Lizstte 3 4th llaoo, 10 a.m. Scows.-let prizo, £20: 2nd prize, £5. Course: From flagship round Drnriken Bay bnoy, thenoß lound flag boat, off Duck Crock, coming in on south side ot flagship. ~

Entries and positions : 1, Pakapuka (Mor gan) ;2, Olive (A. Young); 3, Lady of the Lake.

It is only recently that a race for this class of vessel has been included in the Regatta programme, and, consequently, the entries bare not been numerous. Scows, or barges as they are frequently termed, arc the most suitable style of conveyance of baulk timber, and have now almost secured a monopoly in that, particular line. Their number is steadily increasing. At the pre sent time several are in course of construc tion, while many have probably been unable to reach port in time for entry, and hence the poor turn-out to-day. The speed attained by some of these barges before the wind is surprising, Sometimes, when so favoured, they leave larger and more " ship shape" vessels in their wake, Among builders, competition has become very Keen, theirobjectalwaysbeing to secure something with equal carrying capacity, and better sailing capabilities than those previously launched. . The race, therefore, is worthy of a place amongst the list of our competitors for coasting vessels. The first occasion on which a race of this description was placed on the Annual Regatta programme was in January, 1880, when,, as may be remem bered, the event fell through. Again, at tho last annual festival an extra race for acows took place, but only three vesaels competed. Tho reason, however, was apparent, for, as in the case of the previous race, the proposed contest was announced at a date too late to permit of preparation. Numerous vessels were out ot the harbour when tho announcement was made, and many owners, although willing, worq unable to enter vessels owing to their absence. The Makarau waa generally looked upou as one of the fastest vessels of this class yet built in Auckland, and had she competed wonld probably have fur nished a good account of herself. Harper, of Pakiri, expected to get a new scow up in time for the Regatta. She was backed against all-comers by those who had the advantage of seeing her. Her model was spoken of as something new and novel, and as far surpassing anything ol the kind pre viously built* The Olive and Pukapuka, both constructed by Mr K. Graydon, are comparatively new boats. The latter was said to be much faster than her sister vessel, but they have never yet had a real trial of speed, and, consequently, this is the first occasion upon which their respective ad mirers had an opportunity of making a comparison. If is unnecessary to make more than passing reference to the Lady of the lake; she is a vessel well-known. The Pukapuka, Olive, Lady of the Lane, and Makarau, a post entty,got off well to gether, Jansen occupying the windward position. Tho Pukapuka was first under weigh, and was speedily followed by the Olivo and Makarau in the order uamed, while tho Lady of the Lake seemed very slow in her movements and dropped slightly astern. The other three boatß, in the ordi nary working cauvas,kept on down the har bour withhardly any perceptible change in p o»it»D,and it was evident that there would

lib a closely contested idee; Off the North Sllorfc Wharf, on the lead up the harbour: i the Pukapiika was obserf ed to hasea slight lead witli the addltibnal advantage of thb windward position, Thte Makariiu wafl Close astern, the OHve being third; and the lady of .the £ake and the Trial—a post entry we have omitted to meittipn me vioualy—last. Passing the flagship on the noith side going up the naroour, toe Maßaran was fieen to Jiave taken the load, with the Pukapuica foilpwing cWneljn Tbi Other vessels were so hopelessly in the rear B3 to bo out til the rftcei The race resulted: fekiiwu, Slurs. .SilminS. '.» '.ii .;: 1 Pukapuka, 2hrs. 33mins. 15sccs. ... '1 OHve , 3

3th Race, 10.90 a.m, TitAbißC VK«ski.s, aj>y rig utdbii&j tons which have,do; ifceen' bviJS for 'y-afcJi.te*,—ist tma, Ma nctl Ciiil, iirßsßnttid hy Mr O. Hi Etteoii vultiod -£C; 2od prize, '£10; Srd prize, £5. {/'purso i 1!1.? a? tbjrd race,l

Entries and positions: 1, Mahurangi (Subntzky) 21 tons ; 2J Henry1 (Robinson) I'i'tous ;>3, Euphemia (Hoilsou), 12 tons. .

'.Only three entries were received for this event, and all came to the post. The Henry, sailed by Kobinson, found most backers, owing to her previous victories, while the Euphemia wan looked upon as a dangerous antagonist, although she was the smallest Of the competitors. Rno.t had charge of her, and thejMahufanfri was sailed by ~ Subntzky, The Mahurangi, which jrW^.i, oni the, northern side, wijnt off with the lead, the Hcnftr fol lowing closely in her :wakoj and the Euphemia being .last. Balloon jibs arid topsails were atjpnca $et, and the three crafts howled down, the harbour, at a quick rate before a flashing ; south-westerly brceao, Off Orakei the Henry appeared to have mci with some mishap, to her head sails, for 3he was suddenly, brought,,up to the wind,' and before she was ablp to resume her .course the Euphemia bad run, into second* place, ,The Mahnrangi led unchal leased all the Way d^wn iiarbour,j and rouoded the North Head with a good lead, the .Euphemia still holding the second posi tion, and the Henry endeavouring to re< cover the< advantage that had' bo un fortunately been lost. The Mahuraogi shewed up in the harbour again about noon, and at 12.22 passed between the wharf and the ilagehip at a spank ing pace, 4he sails being well set and bellied out, and the foam curling up at her bows. Four and a-half minutes latcr,*tho Euphemia enreered past at the stern of the itufjship, and at 12.S!si the Henry made, the same point. The throe vessels were sailing well. At 12.50 the Mahurangi rejiaßsed tile flagship on her course down the harbour for the second round, the Euphemia being , three minutes behind, and the Henry about two minutes astern of tho second boat. Mahurangi 1 Buphcmia 2 Henry ... 3 6th Race, II aim. Yaclits. Six Tons and upwards.—lst prize. Now Zealand Bhippinx Company's Cup, valued £25. Course : From' Flagßhip round pilot Fchoonor'n moorings at Kangltoto root, thonce round flagboat off Judee'a Bay, thenco round IlaKboat off Duck Creek. Twice round.

Entries ■ and positions : 1, Toroa. (j. Mitchell); 2, Kita (T. Henderson); 3, Wiuona (Morrison); 4, Eclipse (Aley).

This event forcibly recalled the excite ment created by similar contests which took place here about ten or eleven years ago, when the Daphne, Spray, Fleetwing, Peerless,.and other yachts of a superior calibre, were pitted against each other. During recent years tho race has been regularly omitted from the programme, owing to the scarcity of vessels likely to compete, and we bail the present effort to resuscitate those most interesting and animating contests, as an improvement on the state of things which has lately existed. The Winona, which came from Duncdtn about three years ago, and the Daphne, owned by Mr Kiesling, were both in harbour but only the former competed, Mr Street, with truesportingspirit, entering her against new and formidable antagonists. Bis object was not simply to make a race, but, if possible, to carry ofi the prize. The Toroa, as is now wtil known, was not in tended by her builders to class as an out and-out racing yacht, comfort being the desired quality. However, her sailing ability being above the average, her owners (Messrs Kissltng and Aitken) determined to try conclusion a with the new boat Kita. TheToroa did not appear in best racing trim, bcinp ballasted with scrap iron, while her opponent, with an enormous quantity of lead stowed in her hold, proved much stiller, The Rita was thuii also enabled to carry a greater spread of cauvas than her antagonist. When alongside the Toroa the Kita appeared a very formidable' rival. her lofty spars, fine-Betting canvas, and general rakish appear ance, showing to special advantage and prepossessing many in her favour. The lead ballast enabled the crew to trim her very-evenly. Jack Bell, who gained con siderable experience in Sydney yachting contests, Tand who has acquired an excellent local reputation, handled the/Toroa, while Sandford, who has a splendiflcnowledge of the reefs and shoals of the harbour, and who has steered many yachts to victory en previous racing contests here, presided at the helm of the Kits, The Winona, which was looked upon,by a select few as a likely boat for first place, was in fbargo of Morri son, while Aley sailed the Eclipse. As tlie four yachts came up to the start ing L point, they presented a very pretty ap pearance. The crew of Wfc Toroa wore a tasteful nnilorm of blue and white, but the crows of the other vessels were devoid of any distinguishing mark. The Kita bad a coign of vantage in the windward position, the Winona, Eclipse, and Toroa lying to leeward in the order named. As the hour for the start approached, the crews might have been seen in their positions eagerly awaiting the boom of the starting gun. When the start was given, the Eclipse was the iirst to show canvas and get under weigh, Kissling's yacht being scarcely a second behind her. The Toroa speedily took the lead, though her head sails were were set badly. Ihe Rita spotted an enor mous spinnaker, which drew splendidly. The Toroa almost immediately got np her topsail, followed quickly by the Kita, whose only hcadaail at this time was the spinnaker. The little Eclipse kept well in her position, all her canvas well set, and drawing beautifully. The Winona's spin naker drew very badly, causing her to fall slightly to the rear. Off the Daphne's moorings, all the yacht; had their topsails / up, the Kita also having bent on additional i headsails. At this point the Toroa's can- ( vas appeared to be set best. Off the North Shore Wharf, the Kita passed the Winona and Eclipse,' permitting these vessels to assume positions to the windward. The Toroa had- now a strong lead, and her crew had evidently settled down to tbeir work. When passing the wharf (north Shore), thcToroa had gained a good lead. The Rita about this time set her ringtail, and shortly after her watersail, but it did her no good : the Toroa still held her lead, and when passing the first buoy round the North Head, had increased the distance. The Toroa.was the to jibe and was shortly followed by the Kita, the Eclipse, and Winona, standing over towards Kangitoto, and thus a-beating the tide. The Toroa was now making beautiful weather of it, standing well up, while the Kita was labouring and looked so as if she would capsize every moment. At 11.41 the Toroa rounded the buoy off Bangitoto, followed by the Kita and Eclipse at 11.41-44, and the Winoni at 11.43. Soon after rounding the buoy the Toroa went round and made a short boar'l towards the Lake, the Rita stood on and by good generalship in about ten minu. tea mode half a mile on her opponent. The Tojcaeaw her mistake and came back, but too late to make up ' for lost ground. The yachts no.w became very much scattered, the two leading yachts making short boards across to the South, while the Eclipse stood on towards the Xanaaki, and then with a good southerly wind across to the North Head. The Kita and Torea were both doing excellent work, standing np close to the Lighthouse. At 12.30, the Rita was distinguished round ■ the NortH* Head, and apparently having the race all her own way. Presently the Toroa ap peared, fully a mile astern of the leading boat.' It was observed that her topmast was missing, having probably snapped while' in the channel. Bel), however, stuck to the race manfully, The Winona was haif-a-mile astern of the Toroa, and the Eclipse a considerable distance to the rear. Rounding the mark boat off Duck Creek the Rita bad still farther increased her lead. Before passing the flagship the Kita had a lead of 1J mile-", while the Winona had hauled upon and passed the Toroa, placing the latter third. 1 This race finished- Rita, 3hr 31min 30aec 1 Winona, 4hr 7sec 2 7th Race, 11.30 a.ni. Own Sailing Boats, flrsUlass. aa per Regula tion 31.—1st prize, £10; second prize. £3. Course: Fioin Flagship round chequered buoy in Bangitoto Channel, thoaco round ilaaboat eft Judge's Bay, ttaonco round n»g boat off Dnok Greek. Twioa round.

Entries and positions :1, Kiwi (Spencer); 2, Magic (T. Hunt); 3, Sis (Brassey and Townshend); 4, Shrimp (Yates and Boyd),

The Magic, tailed by Tom Hunt, was foe fa*oiif ltd fof this ctent, aiihottgh She fid's been Beaten Coveral times by the Slirimp, Her victory at the NOrth Shore Regatta had restored public. confidence In her sailing' qap£tbilitle3. . (Jreen, sailed the .Shrimp; The Sis; which had befen provided with new aaile, tamo tip to the post with Alf Warbrlck at her helm, and the. general opinion was that he wbiild "jam" her in somewhere betwfesn the first and last boats; Thb Mis.'iing Linkj ari old favoririte, was p'repdrfld for the Boniest by Spencers, and she was backed evenly iigaiiist ihs Sflffmi* orSls. ■;. . . ...... Xfte Kiwi was the .first to respond to the boom dt tnb gnu1, \*\}\ ihs Olrtfh iad fortunately dropped uowii. fi.liltie in ndvmico . 01. the. other*, . and cause oqentlj,bsnefitted by the start. The Sis mJIowcH qlose b'shind. thc<^Ciwi, and tho Shritup biodghi a* the teat,.. Off mechanics' Bay tho Kiwi bad got oil eTori terms with her mui'ti i?I? UI? ate ri »al, and after a brief fun 'side by lsido she forged steadily ahead, the Magic (joint? somewhat to windward, The other .boats closed up on the leaders, and about Hits time the Shrimp tried to blanket the Sis, and partially succeeded too, not withstanding Wafbrlek's endeavours to keep away; Tho Kiwi kept well away to letward, and Wafbriclt followed lief there; both boats hugging ihq northern snore. Off. the North Shore Wharf, the Sis, wKich had been gradually improving her position, Appeared .to have ta#en the. lead, with the Kiwi anil Magic second and third respec tively, and the Shrimp still bcinp liist, At this i stage the. Sis and' Kiwi seemed to bft, keeping too., far to leeward, but it afterwards became evident that there was a yory'flh>rewd. reaoqn for. this.. They held oil thejii* v, ay clpse by the shore in orcjor. to weather the Samispit. Warbrick traß obviously bettor acquainted with tho death of water to be obtained here, for by taking the most direct route he gained considerably upon bis, opponents, The Kiwi followed iU ,tlic track of the Sis, while Tom Hunt kept the Magic well out to rrin^ward, cautiously avoided tho Spit,, the Shtu'ip., which was still last i pursuing simi lar tactics. Wlion the boats hove in sight agaiu tho Magic was showing the way up the harbour. She passed the flagship three minutes ahead of the Kiwi,. while the Shrimp catucnext, the Sis having by this time lost all her previous advantage but making a good fourth, Tho Magic won rather more than two minutes at spare, tho Sis being second, and the Kiwi third. WagiC .;. .;. ... ~. I Sis ... ;;; .;. .;. .;. 2 KiWi ..; ;;; :;. .;. 3 Bth ltabi'i V 2 noon; V^Ciits (dcclfcd of hiilf-dccked), clx tontt and under.—lst prize, £10 and Cup presennd by Mr K. U. Isaaoe, value £5 ; 2nd prize, £10. Courso: From llaKShlp round flauboat off Unok Creek, thenoe round choquored buoy In Ksußitoto Ohannoi. thenoe round flaffboat off Judge's Bajr. Twice round.

Entries and positions: 1, Jessie Logan (U. Biggs) ; % Lala (Buchanan) t 3j Sybil (If. Edmonds); 4, M'Lisa (J. Haultain). Some few years back this raco had numerous competitors, but now so few yachts of the required description are in harbour that it is advisable to omit the race, or so alter it as to permit of further entries. Should the race for larger yachts bo retained bn the programme, a necessity will arise for the inauguration of a competi tion which will admit the entry of pleasure boats under eight tons. It cannot be ex pected that a seven-ton yacht would have any chance of beating such a vessel as the Rita, even with good time allowance } and unless the fleet of boats under six tons is considerably increased it would bo absurd to offer a £15 prize for two or three com petition! each year. In tlio Lala and Jessie Logan, we have two yachts from the same building-yard, mid both have shown well in former contests. The differ ence between tho two is very sljght, so much so that a well-known authority remarked, " the difference could be taken off with a sheet of eand-paper.'' However, this feat remaius unaccomplished; and the Jessie, on the strength of previous perform ances, proved first favourite. ©The Sybil, which had a few supporters, has made good work in past sailing races, but, of course, was considered no match for the two larger boats. Edmonds Brothers, who own the Sybil, have built several boats for pleasur ing purposes, and have always taken a lively interest in all matters connected with yachting. In pitting their yacht against much larger boats, they shewed mach spirit, and a determination well worthy the notice of many other boat-owners. The M'Liss comes from St. George's Bay, bring ing with her the goad wishes of most of the boating fraternity of that interesting spot. She had few backer?, however, and wa3 not thought to stand well for the cnp.

Just before this race started the southerly breeze freshened considerably. The M'Liss had the windward position. On the firing of the gun the yachts got under weigh almost simultaneously, although the fouling of the Jessie Logan's mainsail somewhat hindered her way. The Sybil failed to got topsail set properly, and the Lala assumed the leading position, keeping well up to windward. The Jessie Logan's . colours shewed second, and the Sybil's third. Before Shelly Beach was reached, the Jessie Logan's mainsail was adjusted and all the vessels with the exception o£ tb.3 M'Liss were shewing topsail*. At this point the Jessie was Ist, Lala '2nd, Sybil 3rd, and M'Liss, though still well to windward, bringing up thejrear. On rounding the buoy off Duck Creek thc.Lula and Jessie Logan were very close together, tbe former coming round first. The Sybil rounded the buoy about three minutes after tho Jessie. Off Stolcca's Foint,[thc Lala and Jessie were bounding along " neck and neck," when unfortunately, the topmast of the Lala snapped close off. Temporary repairs were immediately effected, but when the flag ship was reached, the poor Lala was falling palpably to the rear. Sybil passed the flag ship fully 10 tniuuted after the others, the M'Liss having previously retired from the race.

Little of importance occurred during the rnn tonnd, the finish showing :—

Lala, 3hr 30min 35sec 1 Jessie Logan, 3hr34min4osec... 2 Oth Race, 1230 p.m. Opb» Sailing! Boats, second-olaas. aa pßrißeau latlon 31,-let prize, £8; 2nd prize. £1; third prize, £2. Course: From flau«hin round Sandspit buoy, thenco round I tugboat off Judges Bay, thence round flagboat off Duck Greek. Twice round.

Entries and positions: 1, Agnos (Garnaut); •2, Madge (G. McKay); 3,.lmp(E. Stephen son) ; 4, Eunice (Beck); 5, Ped (Hancock); 16, Antares (Lewis); 7, Queenie (Cramond); 8, Lance (Cramond). This was one of the principal ovents of the day, and a great deal of interest was cent-reft in it. The wretched prize offered had tho eilcct of limiting the entries, the Observer, Demon, and other boats being out of it. The Madge was a strong favourite, her frequent and successive vie-' tories causing her to be regarded as almost invincible. Sam Dove sailed her. The Moores had charge of the Imp, but she was not so strongly backed as in previous races. Some people said the scaling down of bal last would affect her chances, though why It should does not appear to be very clear. She was brought from Russell for the purpose of competing, although the first' prize ireuld not be sufficient to recoup the plucky and enterprising owners for the expense they have incurred. _ A° darK "i horse " appeared at the post in the new boat, Lance built by Matthews. She was only launched on Saturday, ■ and no time was allowed for trial, but she is certainly a fine-looking little craft. Some of her ad mirers were backing her heavily. Matthews sailed her himself. The Ped, Eunice, and Agnes, are all well known. O. Waymouth sailed the Queenie for Cramond, and Captain Lewis, of the. Antares had one of bis ship's boats amongst the competitors. Batting wa3 almost entirely confined to tho three first mentioned boats. Some confusion was created in the minds of spectators by an alteration in the distin guishing flags of these crafts, and also by a constant change of position. The Agnes, however, was the first to get under weigh, the Madge being second, the Queenie third, tho Imp fourth, and the others in a ruck, Before rounding the buoy, the Madge had succeeded in working her way into the pre mier position, and in passing the flagship in the trip up again, ahe had a clear lead of two minutes, the Lance being second, tho Eunice third, and the others close upon her. In going down the harbour again for the second time the Madge still enjoyed the pride of place, while the Lance was second and the Imp third. The Queenie came next, and then the Pastime, which was evidently a post entry, followed in succession by the Antares, Eunice, and Ped. At three o'clock tbe Madge passed the flagship and was hailed tho winner. The Lance was second, with the Imp right upon her weather quarter, The Queenie came in fourth. Madge 1 Lance 2 Imp 3 10th S ace, lp.ra, Bona Fide Fishing Boats.—lst prize, £10; 2nd | prize, £5. Uoureo: Some as eighth race. Time allowance, 15 soconda per quarter ton. Entries and positioniTl, Sisters (Williamß); 2, Daisy (Holland); 3, Brothers, (J. Gal-. lagaer); 4, City of Naples (Williams).

. Ail tho b'oaia entered crime to ihti flout; Lut the rncfe was Buppcbed to bo Confined to ihe Deisy a^nd Naples, the other?, it is said, having b'fcen entered to make up the nefces eafy number. By dn injudicious ehange, the whole of the fishing boats under fire tons were precluded from taking part ia the regatWj and it would be absurd to say that they would have had any chance against th£ larger boat?; If the committee can afiord to oiler a prize ta a coiiplb of boats, they should also, have made a race for the seven or Sighi fishing yachts under $ii tons, and, failing1 that, the programme might JiafrS be«n left .fH it w«s. Jkc Hunt sailed the City ot Naples,- aid nhe wfis pretty evenly backed against the mmi whJcli wss the winner at the last Auckland Hegaiitii '~ On the firing of tho gun, tfte Cliy $f Naples was the first to get under weigh, the Daisy next,, ftnd the Bisters .third, the others .following ttlinont simultaneously, the Cityi oi JJapie;* which had the wind ward position, ledofi'atthsstajt, the Slates, whose* jib did nut draw well, being seporidj Very aoon the latter, io the y.'CSt surprise oi many, began to draw ahead; going pa&u I" c flagship. On commencement of the second round, the Daisy, which by this time had taken a decided lead, carried away hsr topmast, allowing the City of Naples to take first place, the Brotliers being close Behind. The face easily by Daisy, City of Naples socond, . 11th ilaco, 2 p.m. , , Merchant Sailing Vessels' Gios, four ours sndi coxa wain.—lst prize, £10; 2nd prize, £i. Cosrao :• Jfroni flagship round hulk Cantero, ■ thence round frnoy oft Railway Pier, and back to flagship. .Entries and positions: 1, Anazi (Bill); 2, .Antares (Lewis); .3, Koman Empiro (Adamson) ; 4, (Cowau). iThe avitnlier of starters ..wa? unusually numerous, four good crews doming forward. The race has always proved a very exciting one, and (excepting the race for steamer's gigs), no other competition in the day's sport gave exhibition of so much real hard worki Mo one .seomed to take more interest In (bo match tliKn tho rower.s them, selves, and the stubborn ojatmef in which an apparently losinc; boat con stantly " spurt " and draw ahead, was, to many, quite surprising. Ut the four gigs sent out, the ships Wellington and llonmn Empire furnish each long.iiurrow,fast-look ing boats, while tho barquos Antares and Anazi contribute two-much shorter, and of a heavier description. ' The crews s — Wellington : Kosenquist (stroke), Apperman (3), Olson (2), J. Abram son (1), Samuel Tinninga (coxswain). ,aii, tares: Wheaten (stroke), Waterman (3)- IJutlor (2i) ( Lcehur.ra (1)) Oollingwood (cox swain). Ariazi: ilennkacn (stroke), Lock' wood (3); two others; att(l Corkbalr" (coX swain). Knraun Umpire : Kuisman (siroke)j Bristow (3)j Howard (1); Saintabury (cox swaih). At the start tho Anazi was fouled by the Ar.tares, and on getting clear the latter pulled away for some time in an conttary direction to that In which (he course lay. On seeing their iiliatuko, however, her crew put on a spurt and speadily regained and passed the. Anazi; Meanwhile the Wellington had taken the lead; with- the Homan :, Empire a good second, and in thii manner they rounded the hulk Cantero, and turned down the harbour. ■ At this point the Antares crept in towards the southern shore, and getting a slight advantage in that way through the smoother water. Sho rapidly edged towards the front, while the Wellington was per ceptibly giving place to every stroke of the Koman Kmpira The men of the Antares pulled a capital stroke, and approaching the Railway Wharf they ran their boat into the first place, hard pressed by the Roman Empire, which was now second, the Wellington and Anwi beiug third and fourth respectively. The buoy was thus rounded, and thence to the finishing point the Antares had tho race completely in hand, winning eventually by several hun dred yards with the greatest imaginable ease. The Koman Knipiro was a bad second, and the Wellington, after a, sharp struggle with the Anazi, secured third place, Antares ~ .:. ... ... 1 Koman Empire ... ... ... 2 Wellington 3 12th Raco, 1 p.m. Open Sailing Boats, 18 feot and under.—lst prize, eS: 2nd, £3; 3rd, Si. Course: name us 9th race; oaco round.

Entries : Olga (Switilcs); Spray (Mills) j May (Bolshaw) ; Cygnet (Nightingale); Ttellie (McLennan)j Lively (A. Logan); Elsie (Bailey). The boats got away ■well together, and a very closely-contested nice followed until the Sandspit buoy had been rounded, when the Held began to lengthen oat somewhat. Passing the flagship on the second trip up, thu Spray was leading with tbc Nellie second, tbo others well behind, A material change in positions however took place, the race resulting as folio ab :— . Elsie 1 Spr»y 2 13th Race, 2.30 p.m. Bt«amkbß' Giqb (four oars and coxswain).-Ist prize, £10; 2nd prize, £3, Course: dame as eleventh race

During the last few months there has been much discussion on the probable result of this race. All three crows havo becu in active training. They have each good steamer's cigs to rew in, tho Argylo's boat especially being spoken of as very fast. Both the other gigs looked likely boat_,a_d as the crews looked pretty equally matched, much doubt existed as to the winner.

Tho following were tho crows :—Roto mahana—T. Farquhar (stroke), J. Neill (3), P. Ford (2), Denz (1)» Capt. A. Far qnhar (coxswain). Argylc—C, Hanrcn (stroke), Rufiuo Gonsalveo (3), M. Mc- Kinnon (2), A. Murphy (1), John AVest (coxswain). Wellington—G. Dean (stroke), S, Anderson (3), A. Theodore (2), P. Collings (1), Robt. Oiabb (coxswain.) In tho hurry to get away, tho Arßyle's and Rotomahana's boats foreled each other, and fully half a minute elapsed before they got clear. In the meantimo the Welling ton's crews bad held steadily on their way, and were now some distance ahead. Tho Rotomahana men, on extricating their boat, struck out a much more diicct line than the others for the Caatero, and steadily gained upon the leader. They wero the favourites before tho eturt was made, and their performance now attested the correctness of the general opinion. Before tho hulk was reached, the Rotomahana had passed the Wellington, while the Argyle was still labouring in ths rear, her crow pulling rather unevenly, and with uncertain time. After rounding the bulk, the Rotomahana went on increasing .her ldad, and the Argyle, the rowing of her men now consider ably improved, relieved the Wellington of second honouH. The Rotomahana won easily, with the Argyle an indifferent second, and the Wellington a'worse, third, The race resulted :— Rotomahana ... 1 Argyle 2 Wellington 3 •

nth Race, 3 p.m, Man-o'-W-R fioATS.—Prlzo presented by the officers H.I.M. Habicht. Ciurae: same as eleventh race.

The Habicht enters two crews, one of which pull in a muoh larger boat than the other.

The two crews were distinguished by white and blue caps, The boats started well together, and a well-contested race ensued, the white caps winning easily.

. 4 lflth Race, 3.30 p.m. Four-oarkd Giaa (no outriggers. Tho property of any Rowing Club, and rowed by bona flde Amateurs).—Prize, flvo trophies valued £10. Course: about two miles straight.

Ponsonby and Auckland Rowing Clubs enter—the former two crews, and the latter one.

Both boats started, but after going a short distance No. 2 of the Ponaouby crow broke his stretcher. The Auckland crew, there fere, bad the race to themselves, and so they pulled leisurely over the course.' Ponsonby did not finish. The winntng crew consisted of—H. Henderson (stroke), Yatcs (3), T, Henderson (2), C. Dacre (1), and Annsenne (Coxswain). Auckland Rowing Club ... 1

16th Race, 3.30 p.m. Fivb-oarbtd Whalkboats (to be steered with Bteer oar). Boat not to exoeed more than 31 feet in length, beam not leaa than 5 feet 8 inohes, and planking not leas than three eighths or an inoh in thickness; boat to be fit for whalinfc purposes.—lst ■ prize, £30, pre sented by Mr C. A. Harris, jun, Conrss: About three miles. Two crews from Ponsonby, and one from Russell, have entered. The crews were:—Russell boat: B, Cook (stroke), Baker (3), Adamaon (2), T. Cook (1), H. Cook (coxswain). Ponsonby boat: Smith (strokn), Scott (3), Ballantino (2), Edmunds (1), Coxswain. Just aa the race was starting the gun announcing the victory- of the Madge was fired. This was taken as a Bignal for starting by the Kussell crew, tut after pulling for a abort distance they returned. A good start wan events ally effected, both boats keeping well to gether until past the hulk Cantero, whcD the Russell crew began to show ahead of their opponents, and shortly after ronnding the bulk were about four lengths ahead. The Pousonby men were pulling strongly, and seemed a match for their opponents,

The Knssell crew continued ttf draiw flhedd, afld, wncn o<F the BrtilwaJ' Wharfy ifid a iea'fl Of a dofen lengths, finish— Rtieflell 6r6w ..■; ..•: ..-. 1 I i?'thßa6e,(itf.in.

Rob Ro* Cano_s (paddles only). MdliU Fide airiateurs.—ls« prize, £3 or trophy. Course : Ond mild. Entries: S.C. Shflw, W. Baker, J^. Kine;, A. A. Yate?; and W. Coopef. ,Thjs was a good fitce, Cooper finally winnirig bjr ft dOMtt lengths,

W. Cooper m ...■ ;.. 1 A. Yatea 2 3. H. -Cinfj ... .. ... 0 13th Raco, ISO p.m. FoDn-oAii_t> Biiea lo'P'en ti' all comers, ■with, or without coxa Wain, -dcrturlsfte'rß).'—lst pr?ze, fi2s Courße: About three tailed straight; Ponsonby and North Shore enter crews,

■——' .fltfl Eaee f 5.15 p.m. Foub-oarkd Gigs (no o-trfegon}. the property of any Bowing Club, and rowt'd by bona fldo Amateurs undor 21 years—lßt priiie, flvo trophies, valuod £10. Course: Two nilloa straight,

Aii'-.kiandy Ponaonby,.and North Shore Rowing GlaVn to've nnfererl crwvvs for this eVcni, This race tssultcd :— North Shore 1 Poneonby... 2

AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT.

AMjfLB provision has bSen ina^e (tit tliS amusement of thti holiday-tnalccrs to-night At the Theatre Royal, Mr Cafy'o clever Juvenile Opera Company will perform "TheFirates si Penzance " for the last time. At tho -DeyoSporfc JETall (North Shore), Bont and Bachelder'a Christy Minstrels will give one of their favourite entertainments under the patronage of Mr <!. Sheehau, M.H.R., Tawhiao, and hit? party. At ths Chorul Hall, ti grand concorp uiiqec tfep conductor ship of Herr Carl Sohmitt will p'e giten in aid of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church. At the Lornc-street Hall, a grand ptdmenade concert and ball will celebrate tuo &ni*ernar3r of tho Loyol United -friends.'. A* Albert, Hal!, Mr H, H, Smith exhibits his limelight vi t'wfl ; ami at Northcotoa ball, will take place to which tho steamer Marion will convey Auckland visitors from Queen-street Wharf.

Yount; ladies and gentlemen about to start honsokeoplng will bo relieved of a great deal of trouble by calling on tho undersigned. You can ascertain in a fow minutoa tho cost of furnishing a threo, four, five, or six roomed houao. Not only can you form a oorroct estimate, but you can bco all tho goods roady for delivury at tho'Various prices. Garlick and Cranwell koep a larger stock of carpets and bedsteads than any other house in Auckland; also the greatest,variety of household t urnituro, moßt of it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per oont. discount allowed for cash at tlmo of purchase. Now-comera aro invited to stroll through the Cit7 Hall Arcado, and satisfy thoinselvcß by an (impcoilon of tho stock of the good valUo wo ofTor, and the readiness we are onablodtooxocute orders ontrusted to our care —Gurliok and Oranwoll, City Hall Arcade.— (Advt.

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These Teas are acknowledged by the Press, and Publlo to be the Finest ever Bold in tho Southern Hemisphere, and are guaranteed froo from all Bcoutod tea.—For particulars apply to Nolaon, Moate, & Co., Tea Blenders and Importers, Hlgh-atroet, Chrlstohnroh. ANTED KNOWN, that yon can Dress well for a small weekly payment by golng«to Munro andMilligan. Bee advertise tnent on front ■ »K6j ANTED~KNOWN— That J. Cos grave and Co. have tho Largest Stock o Hats in New Zealand to choose from, and are now Selling at Half-price. WANTED KNOWN, that E. MHchel son & Co., No. 19. Queen-street Wharf, are selling Maize, Oats, Bran, BharDS, Flour, Oatmeal, &c, &c, at lowest market ratos. WANTED KNOWN—The Cheapest and Most Durable Dress In Auckland is now selling at J. Cosgrave and Co.'c for 3a 6d, 20.009 yarQß dreßß Btnff- 7id> ■ ANTED KNOWN, that H. WAITK'S Fruit Tins aro acknowledged to be the bost over introduced in the colony. They rp ceived a ilret prize at the Agricultural Show hod at Kllorslio on the fli.h November, 1881. A recipe Is Isßuod to each purchaser, and the maker's name is stamped on every lid. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at tho faotory. High-street, nost City Counoll Chambers.—h. WAIHC, Wholesale and rietail Tinsmith. _ ANTED KNOWN-Tnat J. K. Lambert& Co. have opened an Auotion Mart In Wyndham-street, oppoalto the Stab office, for the Sale of all kinds of Stores and Bottlers' Produce. Consignees acquainting the above of goods coming either by boat or rail, will find every attention and care taken, no matter how large or small the consignment may be. For dajß of sale, see further notice. \XTANTED KNOWN, that Mr A. W. VV Gardner, M.P.B. Kng., Chemist of tip wards of IS years' experience, and from July, 1880, tIU September laßt with Messrs Sharland and Co., has Opened a Pharmaoy at 181, Queen- Btreet (next Now Zealand House), for Dispensing Prescriptions, Compounding Family Medicines, and the snpply of Pure Drugs, Pharmaceutical Preparations, andGoneral Domestioßequißlteß. WANTED KNOWN, tnat the uential Freohold Land and Investment Agency has Removed to Corner Queen-street and V ulcan Lane, where the Land Business in bU Its branohes 1b now carried on under the speolal superintendence of Mr G. Fraser. made, surveys for land transfers effected, and titles perfected at minimum cost. No onarge made for registering properties tor sale WANTED KNOWN—Tnat Professor Gussoott is the only Original and Practi cal Amorican Herbalist in the Colony, and also tho moat expensive man to do business with. Ho requires no information; he can decide at b glance tho diagnosis of the case, thereby reliev ing the tiatient of a great deal of norvonsnesß and hesitation, Trr and disprove this if you can *_ WANTED KNOWN, that I ifta now Selling every description of China, Glass, and Karthonwaro cheaper all round than any other shop in the trade. Vases and China Ornaments considerably below town prices. One trial will prove the fact.—Note the address; F, A. Honman, Kartingfthapo Road, pppositu ' Newton Hotel.



Warned. i TjtTANTED KN O W ft—6KANJJ S W FESTIVAL MARCH and FLIRTA TION WALTZ, only la Ed, fit p_mplefs Brano istore In the Market. Be in fliaa. ! TTTASTED KNOWN; that an Elemefl. T » tary Siagmg Class Will be opened In • the Christiana' Meeting House, corner Cook and ' HObson streets, by Prpfeosor (JalUian, on nest TUESDAY, Jan. 31. at 7.30. Terms-Ladies, & ) ■ Gontlemen, 10a 6d per quarter. Namesreceived • in Hall on opening Bight by Mr G. K. Beylo, ; York Itptise, Grey-Street* Mo New Popilfl re« • c'olvsd ,utiei Second Lesson, A ClaSs -trill be opened (or Stringed Instru ; ments. Including Violin, VioUnooUo. Te_ar, Double Bass Violin, ettf.-^lTames reoeived till 1 lei February by Mr G. B. Bflyle, York Hottse, Groy-.trfei m ! TXT ANTED-WANTED to Sell (cbeapj, T y about 50 Sets oil Jogs, only 219 sat; 60 Sets o.f Juga, _ to the ant, only 4] set; 10-inoh Plates. Jt/e dozj 8 Inch Plates, 3/6 do 2', 83 doz Meat Dishes, from /9 to 2/8; Cups and Sauooro, 4/6 doz; 50 doz Jingo, $ to /5; Kngraved Wino Glaaseß, 476 doz ;:Kngrared Water Jugs, 3/ and 3/G; about 400 Assorted Books, chsip; China Keg Cups. /2 jGlass Butter dishes, 7 and 1/0: Glass SSgor Jliana, 1/ to 1/6 ; Can- y Seed, /a per lb; Hemp Seed, /.11b; lot of Tun, n/ Sponge, /9andl/J Toy Platen,/3, /3. and It; 60 doz Odd Cups, /3 eaoh; 1/ Tins of BSklng Powder, only /6 per tin; good Rice,' 5 lbs for 1/; Sh.'p Bisouits, /2 lb, i lba for /6; Cabin Blßouits, li ib: Larga gteon Apples, /ilb, 12 lbs for3/3.-H. WATTd, Fltt and Grey-streets. -Axe Handles, li, 3/ doz. fl WANTED KNOWN — At Goodson's London Arcade care has been exorcised in the selection of some of ths Greatest Novel tios ever seen in Auckland, suited for Valentine Presentations, speoimens of which nVay bs seen in the five windows; but the stock should ho. inspected Kr overy purchaser before making a selection. Trade motto-"Small profits and Quick returns." Hence w- -maintain our repu tation as being the Cheapest in Auckland for Btationory and Cutlery, Glass aria China. Clocks ana Watches, Brußhware and PerfnCSß»y, Jewellery and Fancy Goods, Musloal XnHtrn< ments and Toys, Dolls and- Japanese Goods, the Useful and Ornamental. London Office: 58, St. i Mary Axe. __ rpo GROCERS.—Wanted, Reengage* 1. rnont; eight years' experience—Bix Eng lißh, tiwo Colonial; accustomed to book-keeping, Disengaged 11th February.—f.R., Stab office. ?A POUND (£10) BONUS will be I \r given by a' strlotly so_Br, trnatworthy, rrfnrrlod Man for Permanent Situation .or Place of Trust;- -ArUlrenß Trustworthy, office of this paper. .... 0 T. MAE Iffy B EMU BRA, KA Tenor is wanted to flll the vacatfo? Sansed by Mr Dixon's departure for Ohristohtirdh'. A Good Header and Voice indispensable, and 1 references as to character will be ■ required, For antics add', terms apply by letter to the Organist, boz 107, Gfingral .'osfroffloe. ! rjffo jo vX S a üß,t b. ■ WANTED, a Sub-Editor for a Finst-eIaSJ ! Daily Papers salary, £8 per week. Also; a ] Chief Reporter, capable of organising and , directing a staff of seven-reporter's; must be a. 'good shorthand writer, with Pflriiamentarfl dxperienoe.-A'pply by letter only, enolooinfi ■ testimonials, to "Journalist." Star office. To JLiet. TO LET, at Newmarket and Junction of Kyber Pass, a Shop and Dwelling, fitted up for aGf oaory Btore; a good lousiness Btantt. -Apply to Mr Richards, Batoher, opposite. rr\O BE LEi, a General Store in a1 JL central and rising district with good water oommunioatlon to all parts of the Ksipara, being also well situated with regard to the mmnroads east, WBBt, north and south, and no ttflU rt™? fifteen miles. A good opportunity (Bfresented to an enterprising man to combine with the business accommodation for travellers, who are numerous and increasing.-Apply, Coupland and Co. ~. - . . r BiO LET, a jraaifly Residence containing X 10 rooms, standing fat its own grounds (about 16 acres), situated on the New North Koad. and known as Glenmore (late m tee ocou potion of R. Monk, Esq.? 'Bt__|m pass fre quently during the day. Possession oan be given immediately.—Apply to F, L. Prime, Katate Agent. 23. N,Z. Inanranoe Bnildlnns. AO JL.BT, a comfortable Four roomed Cottag» (colonial oten, register grate, plonty of water, garden, &c), Norfolk-street, Ponsonby, Richmond Road end. *■ . U LET, Shop with Dwelling hotfsein the l>3Ut part of Symondß-Btreet, suitable for a Grooer, Draper or Hardwaro Merohant; good business stand.-^Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, N.Z. Insurance Bnliaings. _^ rpO LET, New Brick Shop, Ppper Queen -1 street, near Mr Bridgeman's Drapery Esta blishment.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, N.Z.. Insurance linlldingg. ■ T' O LET, a Residence on the Grafton Road, containing 8 spacious rooms, also kitchen, Bcallery, and pantry, with every con venience. Bent, 306.-J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. - f¥MJ bKT, a very convenient Double Shop X and Dwelling in Upper STmondu-Btreet.- For particulars apply to D. K. Kr&ns, Estate Agent, Qusen-Btroot. ; _____ I po BK LilT, "The White Brick House," J Upper Parnell, main road, next F. Ire land's, noar the Biahop'o oWefgate; is well fonnttln flttlngß, &c. Ready.-W. B. aacler. TO LEX, in the best business part of Queen-street, a Now bhep, having a frßnt»Ei> <W 11 feet and a depth of 60 feet, and two large Showrooms overhead, each SO feet by 28 feet—Apply to r/flliatn Kattray, Draper anfl Clothier, 178,180, and 182, (^teen-street tor Bale. I/IOK SALE, igSPirstclasa New. Piano JJ (owner leaving) ; mnst be disposed of; a great bargain.—Can be seen at Mr. Korreßt'B Anokland Muaio Warehouse, Qqeen-Btreet. _ FOlt SALE, on easy terms, several goon Faims, well watered and near a railway station; 100 to 1,000 acres near Pokekohe, partly mproved; also, 65 aores in Pakekohe West, and 81 at '1 uakan.-Apply Dy letter to G. S. aoard, Drnry. . ; fljiOK SALiS, 8_ Acres Volcanic Land, JP with House, Oat-bulldlogß, orchard well- Btookcd with irait trees, good Well, tanks, and every convenience, four miles from the city.— Apply to James Kenyon. oppoaite Baptist Sohool-room door, Chapel-street. . IJYCLE FOR SALB, first-class, in destructible rubber tyre, roller bearlnßg, as good aa new.—Apply to It; Wootton, Qrooer, Newton, next Poatofflee. : FFKJKS tor the Purchase of two Large Glass Shop Fronts will be recelTed by W. Flood, 28, Shorttand-street. , FOR SALE, Devonport, Villa Residence (now building) near Mr J. B. Russell'j, Bix Rooms and Soullery, to be well-finished; with Registered Grates, Colonial Oven and all conveniences. Tanks; Vplcanio Soil; improv ing losition. Price, £100; one-forth oaßh,, balance at 8 per cent—Also. Verandah Cottage and Allotment near tho principal wharf; good well of water, tank and well-fenced; a bargan £175.-Also, Building AUotmehta and ouier Properties in boat positions on the North Shore. —B, Tanner, North Shore Agency, 8, Queen street. ' i-OBt ana forma. LOST, on Monday, 23rd instant, betwixt Brown-street (Ponsonby) and Hobson treet, a Gold Brooch.—The finder will be re warded by ro turning the same to Mrs McCulsky, op of Hobsan-street. ' OST, aH English Terrier; answers to the name of " Spring,"—The finder will io rewarded on returning the same to Mr Blloy, Butcher, Parnell. OST or STOLIIN, on Saturday last, about tho RaUway Station, a Small Kng ish Terrier Black and White Slut.—A Reward -will be given to any one delivering tho above to Mr Howard. Wyndham-street. It detained in possession of any perßon after this notioe they will ba proseo-tod. , .■ . e_£TREWARD.—Lost, on Saturday, about L> town, a Gold-mounted Greenstone.—Tha above reward will be paid to any person leaving the aame at this office. : '. i d\S. REWARD.-I-ost, in transit be. JL\f tween Helensville and-Auckland, on the 14th instant, a Paper Parcel containing Suit of Clothes.—Apply J, care of Mr McGregor, Waltemata HeteL . ■ •• - - CJTRAVED, from Rose Villa, Epsom, O about 6th January, a red-and-white Cow (straight horn, No. 66 brand). Whoever will bring same or give information of whereabouts will receive ten shillings reward.—Anyone keep ing same after this notice will be be prosecuted. —B. Glasgow. | Corporation. Noticee. piTYOF AUCKLAND. 11L1BBAKIES ACT, ISG9," AHD AMBNDMEN-S . THEREOF. ' • Notice is hereby given that it is tho intention of the City Council of Auckland, on the 9th day of February no.t.to make and levy a Rate of One Half-penny In the Pound upon all.Assessable Property within tho eaid Cfty. undor and in pursuance of the above Aots, payable from the ith day of February, 1882. Theßate Book is open for inspection. P. A. PHILIPS, ■ Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 24.1882. Musical. a X T HUE. -J£ A D V, MUSIO-SEIiLBK, Invites attention to his Stook of MUSIC, which baa been largely Increased to meet the demands of the coming season, and whloh for variety and excellence is not equalled by any house In Auckland. Special attention has been given to Music suited for Teaching purposes, and the Profession and public generally may rely upon being ttble to select pieces suitable for. the youngest per formers up to the most difficult concert solos. THK VIOLINIST'S OUTFIT, consisting oi Violin, Bow, andSelf-Instrnctor, Bent to any address, on rocolpt of P. 0.0. for 30s. Violin Suing* and Fittings of the best qualltj always in stock. Country orders promptly attended to. Shuns and B&abs Bands supplied for Ball. Garden Parties, &c. ARTHUR EAD V, : I ■ . MUSIC-BKLLKK * 68, Qt.BEN-BTKEKT, AUCBXAND,



reraonai. I HAVE found my frfenfls at the Work. worth Hotel, HahurangL SpMSId'BOMW i mod at ion. lioantlful sooner y. — (i. 7. Such, Proprietor. ._—... j Public Notices. i XTEWTON ffIGHWAY DISTRICT. ! TAKE NOTICE. The Valnation List (or Newton Highway ' District, (or the yearn 1832-83. Is now Open for Inspection at Mr Feter MoNair'B Residence, Blchmond.-AU Objections thereto must lie led as the Residence ol T. Faulder, Katj.. the place of the sitting of the Assessment Court, on or be fore the 16th day of FEBRUARY, addressed to tfco Assessment Court; and a Copy of every such Objection mast be left at the Residence of Mr J. Hayes, York-Street, Newton, Collector to the Board,- not less than Seven Days before the ciXt sitting of the said Court. (Signed) R. T. WARNOCK. January li, 1882. Chairman ■OONSONiJif HIGHWAY DISTRICT. jl '• NOTIFICATION ok thus VALUATION LIBT. TAKE NOTICE. Tho Valuation List for the Ponsonby Highway District, for the year IS&2 and 83, is now Open for Inspection at Mr Hendersons. Chemist (next tho Ponsonby Hall). All oldeotions there to most be left at Ponsonby Hall, Ponsonby, on or before the 15t&.day of FEBRUARY. 1882, ad dressed to .the Assessment Court; and a Copy of every suoh Objection must be left at Chs Poosonby Hall, addressed to tne Chairman of the Highway Board, not less than Seven Days before the next sitting of the Court. (31gned) WM. GULLIVER, January 14,1832. Clerk, P.H.D. Board, ARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE. The Valuation List for the year ending 31st Msrch, 1883. is no w Open for Inspection of Rate- Sayertr, at the Offlco of the Board, York-street, lowton, uotwoen the hoars of 10 a.m. andSp.m. All Objections thereto must be left at the Office of the Board, York-Street, Newton, on or before the 15th day of FEBRUARY, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a Copy of every such objection most be left at the aforesaid office not less than Seven Days before the nest Bitting of tte^dCourt. GEORGE D.BEVEN, 10th January, 18S2. ' Chairman. ITOBSON COUNTY COUNCH-. Valuation Bolii, Outlying Distbicts; Tho" Valuation Roll for thsyear 188 MI is now open for inspection at tho Council Offlco, To Kopuro. All objections thereto mnet be lodged, in accordance with the "Rating.Act, 1876/' addressed to the Assessment Court, on or before the l&h February, 1882, and a copy oferjry Bttch objection must be left at the CounottOffice not less than seven <tay» before the next sitting O£thBBaidCOUrS.W.'MATTHH!WS. Chairman Hofcson County Council. , County Council Offlae, To Kopuru, 13th January, 1882. mHA-MES VALLEY ANJJ RQTORUA X ' RAILWAY. The undersigned is authorised to offer a PREMIUM of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS to anyone who can point out a Route by wMoniae length of that section of the above Railway ex tending between Okorolre and Retoruo may be materially shortened, as compared with a route via Eokako, such route to have curves not less than five chains in radius, and gradients not BtSeper than 1 In 30, with works practicable in the opinion of the Directors. Any route so pro posed must be out, and a magnetlo traverse Statements, acooEpanled by a tracing of tho route, will be received at my office not later than MONDAY* 16thMay noxt. JAMBS STEWART, , ' ~; Engineer to the. CMnpany. TN THE MATTER of thk ASSIGNED ESTATE OF MESSRS JAMES SOPP2TT AND CO., MILLERS, AUCKLAND, We. hereby authorise Mr Joskhi B. Smith to take charge of the Estate of Messrs 3, Soppett and Co,, to dispose of the Stock, and collect all Debts due to the estate, and his dis charge or receipt will be binding on us, D. H. McKENZIR, > GEORBK HARPER, [Trustees. C. B. BTONE, s ; Auckland,2sth January, 1882. TJjr o T~~ I C £. DR. MOORE has returned to Auckland, ana may be seen at the usual hours. t^tnited service hotel v (billiard1 room). fina£~"notice. . All Persons owing Honey for Billiards, or Cash Lent, are requested to pay ttp at once. Those who have not paid all Artears by 31st instant win fee Posted in the Room aa Defaulter*. • " ■ GKO. Ja WAlfclf i£R» T^UNEDIN FEBRU7AKY RACES. DUNEDIN CUP DUNEDIN JOCKEYOLUB HANDICAP, &DUNEUINFORBUBY HANDICAP.—Thbbb Events. Programmes of shore are beintt rapidly ieauea at the published price of £1 each. Four pence In stamps covers all postage. Each programme represents the large number of 111 Nominations upon Thkbe Events jointly, instead of only on one event. Cheques (with Is exchange) to be crossed, and made pay-, abla cither to a Particular Number or to If Cheque are sot used, send half-notes by Alternate Posts, thus ensuring Seourlty of Ro mittanoe, and avoiding all trouble ana cost of P.O. Orders and Registered Letters; thereby es tablishing a purely Confidential Character of all Correspondence. Clones about February 17. Address in full to " Fidelity Company, oaro of alfbeo A. Cameron's Letter Box, 851. Dnnedln. ~ ~, , rmx Q W R E A D /% «r KING TAWHIA.O AND MAOBI TE4 ■ QgIEFB. -■~-': * FULMAN'S PHOTO ROOMS, SHOBTLANP-BTBEKf. ; SELLING OFF, at Low Prices, Trimmed Hats and Bonnets; Ladies* and Maid's Boots, from ss. - Mrs rTbitehead, Milliner, Newton. -- ■- ■ -. _ ' TiIOUNTAINS !—H. White, High-street, V has just received a Shipment of aboVo in every variety. Mar be seen in action. /•TA TO tIWV LENT on .Building 3&X" Soolotyprlnolpleß,oronotherterms to suit borrowere. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for Bale on fourth page. 81x per oenfe allowed on money deposited for investment, —C. Williamson, Land, Estate and If inanoial Attopt, Voloan Lane. * HANDSOME Collection of Orna-. t\- mental Kauri Gum, also Large Blocks, will be shown by E. Spencer, of Patnell, at Mr Bettany's, in tho Market, To-morroW Afternoon and Evening, tho2oth instant. Parties bringing their own* (Jura oan havo it out at a great re duction. All made in the latest style. Orna ments always on hand at Mi Chambers^, Upper. Queen-street. ■~,''. : * ■ ''~': . rpjaa new bvivdwq SOCIETY; INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA. NBNT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCHtTY OF AUCKLAND. COBNBB OF . - QUEEN-STKKET and VULOAN LANK. AU classes are Invited to take up Investlnß Shares, paymoDta weekly, interest rorauncru- WANS granted on seourlty of Freehold or Leasehold Property fer the # purpose ofßmmra, BuiiDmo, &c In sums of *20 to *5000, repay ahle-for every £100 advanood-at the fpUpwlng scale, by weekly? monthly, or quarterly.loaUt. mentg;— , , i Repayments Per Repayments JPer extending over Week, extending over Week. S years .. 15 10 7 years .. 8 3 tog LIBRRAL P^|gg^ gRABKB> m^^ T~O VIOLIN PLAYERS.—A Now Lot of Fresh Strings (Ist, 2nd. 3rd. Ith). M oaoh, or 2a Gd half-dozen, very excellent quality;: also. Bridges, Pegs, Fingerboards "d Tail Pieoes.-Jos. Adams, Watchmaker, • Victoria- Street. ______ INDIA AND CHINA USA WAREHOUSE, .. NO. 95, VICTOBIA-STREKT, Now Vulenola Balslns, ex s.B, Orient 111b boxes New Figs, ex ditto 17 cases Honing and Fancy Teas, ex May Queen Finest China Tea Sittings, Is id por lb ■ 10,000 Full flavoured Cigars, 7 for Is 6 oases Tobacco (Virginia), at is 6d per lb , 10,000 Swiss Cigars, at 2s 6d per bundle English Sauce, at Cd per bottle 151 foaests Choice Assortment of Indian Teas 600 boxeß First Crop China Jeas, lnolndln« a L_e of the Finest In the largest Shipment ever made to the Australian Colonies New Valeuda Almonds, ex s,B.Sorata 400 lohests Choioe (Ist crop) China Tea . . Yot—nire Relish and Hudson's Soap Extract, .ox Wellington. TBBMBC—H. . Fkbdk. Whitkhbad. tea mkrchantl& general importer, 85 VIQIOBIA-BTBtaWV !" Leave Arch H_rLeavo W_M-*! • 3 ifcin. 8.45 P.m. 3 p,m, 6.8 p.m. I 6.40 p.m. 6.30 p.m. •Except luesdayß and Thurßttoys, whentn 9 from Auckland, and 10.80 trom Agylum wll I go to Bna.ftom tho Wliw



i ■ ■■■ Meetings. . ?y. \ ■ ,; ?; A ® # PROVINCIAL GKAND LOiDOi FOR THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW , ZKAEiAND. B,C. Nofloa in hereby given tiiat the nßtwlQuar. torir Cofflniuhlcatlon ot the above Lodge will be he'd o* TUKBDAY EVENING, the 81rt S(1 | January, at Salt-past 7 o'oloo*, at the fM>> . -■ masons' li.<Ul, Princes-street, Auckland. K. K. TYLER, • ■ , V P.O. Seerataqr. OIKEB ANi? AKmUAL WEBTING EKMtTKBA B!i}«D OF HOPK ' WUI be held in the j»>wma*ket Hall on TUESDAY, the Sit* instant. Tea on tho Table at 6.30 p.m. • . . .' ■ ■ ■ TloKots, 1b : Children, 6d; to be o»n of M* W. Dinnison or Mr Hoftg. \TEWZEALAND ACCIUBST « i Jli insurance company. The yearly meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will bo hold at the Now Zoa land Insurance .Company's buildings on Tues day, Slat day of January, at 3 o'clock p.m. To recelTe Directors" report and accounts for the year ending December SUt, 1881, and"to arrange any other business that may bo brought , , forward. ■ ■ ■ • <> : •'<* 9 I The Transfer Books of the Company will bo 1 oloßed from 17th January to Slat January, 1882, both dates inclusive. By order of the Directors, c < ■• ; jt? W. A. THOMSON, General Manager. •■■■•.;■ NIOW BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITKfi). " An Extraordinary General Meeting of the , ' i Shareholders will be held InJhejawgo Boom, New Zealand Insuranoe Bulgings; Auokiana. . on WEDNESDAY, the Btn February, ISSi.at £j| 2.30 p.m. Business: To'conßider thelFloanciai Position of the Company, the desfcahiUty pf Be forming! An*fflK'''m^ nßi W <*i n"'Pll*fP and Disposing ot the Property. ■ J. FBIAR OLAKKB. . f* 5 • ■ 830BWMT* -■•■<?,• 25th January. 1882, , "XTOTICE IS HEBEBY GIVEH thai JLI the Second General Meeting of Share holders in tho New Zealand Timber Company (Limited) trill be held at the Company's Office, Onstora- house- street West, AuoMand, on : TUESDAY, the 31st day of January, ono thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, Btttw , hour of 11a.m. , ; . Bosmess:- , .' ; lV T«J receive tho Koport of the Directors, ana 1 the Balanoo-fiieot ot tho Company to tha |wg 3lst December, 1881. , .. To eleot a Director In the plaoe of C. A, Harris, fun,, Ban., who retires, but la eligible, and otters himself for ro- . election, _ I _ - » Notico Is also Rlren that the Dlreetors proposo, tosflbmit the roilowing Special Resolution to the Bbsreholders, viz. :— "That the General Meetings of the Com pany be held In the month of February. In each ywr, Instead of Jannary. anft that No. 10 ot the Company's Araoles ot ,i AHsooiation be amended In bo tar at aub- ~ sUtutlng theword JPebrnaiTtoiUurtof January." .. ■ '■ -/:.■:-■■** JM. H. AIKMAN GRAY, . Bieretary, THE NEW ZEALAND TIMKKK J COMPANY (LIMITED). Notloo la hereby given that the Tranlfer Books of the above Company will be CLOa&D from TUKSDAY. the 21th instant, until WKD- N BSD AY, the Ist day of ffobrnary proxn both days Inclusive. By order. M , H . AIKMAN GRAY, Seor^tary. - Auckland, January 21,1882. . •! NION STEAM SAW MOULDING, l> SASH, AND DQOK COMPANY : , (LIMITED). Th* usual Haif-yearly Meeting oithoßhare-. holders will be hold in the^ Company > B Offloe, Mechanics' Bay, on TUESDAY. 31st Jannary, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of considering! and offers himself for nxleoHon; ana the Extraordinary General MeeUag be hekd for the purpose of Jittering the Artlolei?« Awpda.^ Uon in terms of the oiroular lssoea WHWH& hOlderß< ■ DAVID MURDOCH, ' , :-. i ■•-- •■ Seoranifr 1 Auoklana; Jannary 28.1882. .... ; ■ j Board ana Keelflende. /GOVERNOR BKOWNB HOI'IHU, V3T HOB3ON-BTHBKT. HOARD AND LODQINQ__. ..208 JWT WeflJt BISBLBHOOM ~.-.—.■—.»«■. v\{ : . Medicax. riy KuYAL LETTERS^ATBHT, ■:■■■' I Gold Meaal, sParisTlß7Bj Bpeoial AwaM, jj I Philadelßhia, 1876j GoldMOdalßrdney, 1830; Gold Medal, Brussels, 1880; Gold Medal, Melbourne, 1881. . , , , JtJBT LANDED, CANTBBIiIi & OOOHBANK'B CELEBRATED MRATED WATERS; MOXTaSRBATLTMKJPTnK CHAMPAGNB: ~ "a Health giving Non-aloohoiw nevemge, at . ; Hotels «nd Clnbu; 3d per bottle. , AROM^TIO GIKGBB ALB 8 f ,The OrlginW Belfast Glnjer Ale, so justly celebrated !ti'.-p' ■ * Hotelß^nd Olntui; 9d per bottle., - ', These jEbatsd Watbbs are the same miaUlr * id contracted for and now supplied to Tho Ounard 8.8. Co.; the Montreal 8.8. Co.; thetamanß.S.Oo.;OaeanfoS.B.Co.: i • \ the National S.S. Co.; the Paolflo B.S. Co.; Anchor, B.a Co.; " ,; Kingston and llolyhoad, E<M>, Co* wiroLßß alb losirr, AIOKIW, THE PUAKMACY, IQUKBN-BTEBIT. . ,-'...;. Auctions. . FRUIT! FRUIT I ifRUITI i Ex Taiaroa, from Fiji. .» ii ,■ ■■■ : - '.... ■• ■' '. ■' '" '■■♦"'' > L , yr. c ;a^i o isr WILL sofi by auction, ai Ma Uwi, To-morrow/Xuwday), 3lßt Jannary, at 10 O'clock Sharp, . 100 bunches Bananas,. ~;,,, 20 oases Hnes . ' 60 baffs Coooannta ,'■ - AISO,1 .-,.-: ~,' -' '~ Apples and Plnms, - AUforPoslHyflisale. SALE OF LBASKS OF lIS KUMS W . OTAGO. '•*'■■'. ■••■■; "';■ « General Crown Lands Offioo. „ • ' WeUlngton, 24th Jannarjr, 188* - One Hundred and . Bans, com prlßlnu an area ot 2,808,217 »OT««^ £S?S JnbUo anoHon on MONDAY, the 87th KebwjW £ext.at Uo'oioolt».m;, In Watson* awgßoomii XttS^an area of 18,818 acre.: eighty-seven of thfm are under this areragfc the lowest being S.aio acres, .^A"?-^, , them atosabove the average.ttebighe«l»MW= ]§ 'O'fhe Bupßet rentals average nearly id per acre, ranging from a fraction of ald np : to 16.:, ■r■ ; « The tehnre ranges from one year np to ten. Detail* of each Bun and Uthoaraph mapsijan /,^.*m bo soon at any Land Office, and posterspvins f QUjarlioulars ot the Runs are whtbitofjtril the ftsUway Stations) and Post Offioe* Utfongn onttheoolony. roILESTON. ■ Minister ot lamfli. TST.A I M AT B PLAINS. Crown lianas Office, ..„«■■ . Patea, IBth January, IBBJ. Further Bale 0£6,U5 acres of RURAL BOSH .8$ ; LAND? forOash, by pubiip aplon s and «| t Deferred Payments, on afpUoatun. BWBAiVBTJSft LAUD IH BLOCK XUI.,KAOT<h KOMUI, AMD BLOCK- T,, K6tAlE»t . BUKVBY piBTEIOTS. " fiEBIDENOK NOT C»MP(JI£OBT. . FoEOABH.-Beotionsß, 6. 6,,7,8,10^4^(1* .' npMt prices from 2«sto3oaj^a^^ g^rt,t pnMioaM«on,at Hawera, on WBBNBBIJAIf The BeqUons in Block V,, Ngaiw, He to Java westward o£ the Wslagougoro B1t«, tmdare oonneoted With the'rallwaylino, by cleared road bush is mainly light ttakj»" wooflg, and a few rata> fu& thol&nd tt vm ««•<• „ full par«oAM\ar*effew tadplaM,, - Uwpe^atanyland«^i»^«lonjr. .-, ¥ . § Commlsrioaer ofthrownl«hd«. , ■ - (Oontlimad :W Vonr&x Pftgo). 1 .-,.