SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Comerang, 125 tons, p.s . Chrisp, from Bay of Is lands. _ , _ .. Petrel, cutter, 18 tons, Hayes, from Russell. Lastitia, schooner, Smith, from Fijis. Bessy, cutter, Seymour, from Waikawau.

EXPORTS.

Per s.s. Lord Ashley, for Napier, ex Timaru, from London : 393 packages, L. D. Nathan and Co. Ex City of Auckland, from London 136 packages, Cruickshank, Smart & Co. Ex James Paterson, from Sydney : 1 case, J. H. Barber. Ex Alice Cameron, from Sydney : 1 case, Henderson & Macfariane. Ex ware house, under bond : 50 boxes tea, J. S. Mac fariane ; 6 cases, Lewis Brothers. Free goods : 1 box lamps, Oxley ; 1 case scales, 1 package, Morrin ; 2 cases, Armed Constabu lary ; 17 packages machinery, Masefield and Co.; 4 crates bottles, 1 bundle corks, 1 ease, Kempthorne & Co.; 13 packages, Andrew ; 5 kegs, Morrin ; 21 cases fruit, Partridge ; 7 cases sundries, Lewis Erothers'; 2 packages, Ireland Brothers ; 3 packages, Nathan & Co.; 11 packages, 1 bale, Isaacs ; 1 case, Clark and Son ; 5 packages, Vance ; For Tauranga: 2 packages sashes, Sash and Door Company ; 45 bags and 2 J cases cabin bread, Partington; 20 packages sundries, Owen and Graham ; 20 boxes soap, Warnock Bros.; 7 casks ale, 2 cases, C. Pike; 1 roll leather, Ireland Bros.; 1 case, E. and H. Isaacs; 50 bags potatoes, C. Pike- For Wel lington : 5 cases, Anderson; 1 package, Pol lock ; 12 bags oysters, Gamble; 1 case, Bucholz and Co. For Lyttelton : 3 cases stationery, R. Lusk ; 4 bags oysters, Stewart. For Oamaru : 111 pieces limber, Binney. For Ota«o : 2 steam engines, Cruickshank ; 1 case, Kempthorne and Co. —Henderson and Mac fariane, agents.

The p.s. Royal Alfred will leave for the Thames to-morrow morning ac 9 o'clock.

The p.s. Puke of Edinburgh wiil leave for the Thames this evening at 5 o'clock. The p.s. Williams arrived at Russell on the 25th instant, and left again on the 27th with 140 tons coals.

ARRIVAL OF THE LAETITA FROM THE FIJIS.

The fine clipper schooner Lactilia, Captain Smith, arrived at the Bay of Islands from the Fijis, on the 26th instant, and left again yesterday for Auckland. She may be expec ted in harbor to-day. The Lmtitia is in ballast, and brings four passengers.

POLICE COURT.

Tue following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, December 31. Wednesday, December 23.—Messrs. J.

Nauyhton and L. D. Nalhan. Thursday, December 29.—Messrs.J. Newman

and J. O'Neill. Friday, December 30.—Messrs. G.B.Owen

and G. P. Pierce. Saturday, December 31. —Messrs. R. F. Porter aud T. Ritchie.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— For Thames, this day at 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. and to-morrow at 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Sydney, and the Australian Colonies, per James Paterson, to morrow, at 11 a.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne will be received ti" 11.30 a.m. For Mongonui, per Ivanhoe, to-morrow, at 11. 30 a.m. For Gisborne, per Tawera, to-moivow, at 4.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Comcraug, on Friday, 30th inst., at 3.30 p.m. Mails for the undermentioned places per s.s. City of Melbourne will close at this office on Saturday as follows: —for Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British, Central and South America, British and Foreign West Indiei, and Continent of Europe, via England at 12.30. For United Kingdom via San Francisco at 1 p.m. For' money orders Registered letters and newspapers at 11 a.m. Late letters for United States of America, and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of sixpence in addition to the postage, will be received at this office till 1.30 p.m., and by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to time of sai'ing. S. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Garrett.—At Tepau, Wangarei, on the 10th Dec, the wife of Mr. Walter Garrett, of a son. j MARRIAGES. Courtney—Wright.—On the 26th December, at St. Mary's, Parnell, by the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie, Alfred Charles Courtney, Parnell, to Alice, eldest daughter of Sir. G. Wright, of Wangarei. AValter—Eddy.—On Dec. 24, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Waiuku, by the Rev. J. Law, Mr. William Walters, of Waiuku, to Mi..3 Mary Ann Eddy, of Penzance, Cornwall.—Home papers please copy. Oxenham -Lander.—On December 27th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Onehunga, by the Rev. J. Wallis, Sydenham W..Oxi;nham, to Sarah, second daughter, of Mr. John Lander, Assistant-Wharfinger.

DEATH.

Haszard.—Robert Bruce, infant son of Robert and Moore H. Maszard, on the 23rd December, at St.. Andrews.

The Evening Star. WEDNESDA Y, DECEMBER 28, 1870.

One of the most interesting notices of motion held over for consideration af ter the recess bears the name of Dr. Stratford, whose proposals generally have the characteristic of being unos tentatious and thoroughly practical. The purpose of the motion is the encouragement of the production of wine, and if it have as a result the fair trial and ultimate establishment of this industry in the province, Dr. Stratford will have done good service to the cause of temperance and the general interests of the people. There cannot be a doubt that in climate and soil there are the con ditions present for the successful growth of the viue, and for the pro duction of a wine possessed of quali ties not found in the Australian growth, and there is no reason to doubt that the high character of some insular wines may be produced in New Zealand. It is well known that some of the largest and finest grapes have already been pro duced here, and though in particularly exposed districts, the vines would re quire a certain amount of shelter from the coldest winds, there are numberless localities to be found where the growth could be carried on to any extent without any evil effects arising from exposure. There is a peculiar feature in vine culture that makes it especially desirable for acclimatisation, that is in its not requiring, at least in certain kinds of vine, anything beyond the poorest and least productive of soils, some of the finest wine-producing vines having as their habitat soils un fitted for the profitable production of anything else. While the plains and low lying and more fertile soils are available for all other kinds of agri cultural industry, there is scarcely a hill-side which may not be made to teem with what will conduce to the health and comfort and riches ol the people. One of the boldest strokes of policy made by the the Victorians was in Mr. Gavan Duffy's scheme for grants of land for the promotion of the growth of new and untried products, and it is sin cerely to be hoped that Dr. Strat ford's proposal is but the first of a series. The Albury wines have al ready made a character for Victoria, and there is no reason to doubt that we may ultimately produce as good, if not in some respects a better product from our mild and equable climate. And in the interests of social morality we inayfairly hope that,with the cheap and general production of a healthful and harmless beverage, we may reproduce the experiences of all wine-growing countries, aud destroy that vitiated taate for fiery stimulants, which is the social bane of all British communities.

Owing doubtless to the holidays setting in there were a very largo number of gold parcels lodged in the various banks on Saturday evening, aud it speaks well for the healthy state of the field that such a large quantity of gold is produced. On reference to our mining notes we find that at the Bank of New Zealand alone no fewer than fifty-seven parcels, amounting in the aggregate to upwards of 3,000 ozs. have been melted and assayed. The other banks also had a large number of deposits on the same day. The most encouraging feature of the case is that these parcels were returns from claims all over the field, and there was scarcely a specimen crushing amongst them. — Thames Advertiser.

Tlilj Thames Advertiser of yesterday says : — " Anyone feeling curiosity respecting that wonderful region where the Duke of Edin burgh has lately been travelling, has now an opportunity of seeing specimens of incrusta tions from the Hot Springs at the shop of Mr. Sandes, chemist, Owen-street. New Zealand colonists have not yet sufficiently appreciated their Lake country, unequalled probably in the world for beauty and for wonderful scenes. Branches of trees, pieces of rope and other articles exposed to the water emerging from the springs quickly become incrusted with the substances in suspension, and present a most beautiful and interesting appearance." Mr. Upton's window has to-day been a point of great attraction, and an ever-chang in.g throng has crowded at it all the day, earnestly examining Mr. Wrigg's surprising effort of penmanship, presented us a labor of love to the All Saints' Church bazaar. The power of imitation could not further go, and the trick played on the birds by the cele brated painter might very readily be repeat ;d on the passers by, from the astonishing re semblance in this pen-and-ink sketch t> the pile of articles represented. The newspa pers, cards, scrip, scale, opened letter, are all thoroughly deceptive. But tho imitation of the Bank of New Zealand noto itself is

enough to show that the operator could do a stroke at forging, if his principles lay in that direction. Really the work is a surprising effort, and will doubtless be the gem of the bazaar. The case of Offord v. Williams and Yon Stunner occupied the attention of the Supreme Court to-day, when witnesses were caUed for the defence, and were still under examination when our reporter left. The p.s. Duke of Edinburgh will leave the wharf for Grahamstown this day (Wednes day) at 5 o'clock in the evening. A series of swimming and diving matches will take place at the Breakwater Baths, on Saturday next. A soiree and ball will be given at the Whau Hall this evening. The Whau Minstrels are to appear. Mdlle. Nilsson's first concert in the United States, given on a recent occasion, proved a great success. The receipt, amounted to 4800 dois., which, at the present price of gold, is equivalent to about £900. Mdlle. Nilsson's strong constitution ha 3 suffered no harm from her rough passage, and there is every reason to anticipate for her a brilliant American campaign. This lady is to receive the sum of £25,000 for six months' singing in America. I H.M.S. ship Galatea will be open to the 1 public on Thursday next. In consequence of the holidays the usual monthly meeting of St. Andrew's Masonic T oclge is postponed until to-morrow (Thurs day)- ... The Choral Society will give a performance on Friday evening next, the first part to con sist of Gounod's " B Mass," the second part of miscellaneous selections. A soiree will be held in the Panmurc Hall I this evening.

HERR AND MRS. BAND MANN.

The Theatre Royal was last night again densely crowded to see the magnificent acting of these genuine performers. The play was the tragedy of " Othello," which is well adapted to display the peculiar ability of Herr Bandmanu, and the tender and pathetic impersonation ofMrs. Band maun, in the character of Dcsdemona. It is no exaggeration to say that the confid ing affection, maddening jealousy, and the remorse of the Moor, have never been better represented on the stage in Auckland, the impersonation of the character by 11 err Bandmann being preferred by many to the best efforts of Mr. Walter Montgomery, while the faithful but unhappy Desdemo na, as delineated by the hands of Mrs. Bandmann, left nothing to be desired by the most fastidious. Most of the other characters were exceedingly well sus tained, that of the "honest lago" especially so, Mr. Kyan having a speciality in his powers of presenting the villainous element in human nature. In the " Lady of Lyons," which is on the programme for to-night, Herr Bandmann as Claude Melnotte, and his accomplished wife as Pauline, will sustain parts that will pre sent a rare attraction to all. lovers of ge nuine acting. The pains that have been taken to lit up this little theatre have made it now one of the prettiest and most comfortable places of amusement in the colony, aud contribute greatly to make now a night at the Theatre Royal one of the most pleasurable entertainments that could possibly be desired.

FREEMASONRY.

Yesterday at " high noon" a meeting of the Lodge Ara was held at the Masonic Hotel, Bro. Pierce, P.G.M, under the Grand Lodge of Ireland, presiding, when Bro. the Rev. R. Kidd, LL.D., was duly installed W.M., with all the usual interesting and im pressive ceremonies, by Bro. Jenkins, P.M. The following brethren, who have been elected to office, should have been invested, but owing the absence of most of them at this holiday season, that portion of the ceremony was post pone 1. llro. Russell, S.W.; Bro. Asher, J.W.j Bro. Wntling, S.D.; Bro. Eastwood, JD.jand Bro. Avoy, I.G. Bros. Hooper, D.P.G.M., and Layers were re-elected treasurer and sec retary, and Bro Porter, tyler. The usual banquet was dispensed with, on a 'count of the recent domestic bereavement in the family of the respected W.M.

In the evening the members of the United Service Lodge met at the same place. Bro. Doull having been re-elected W.M. continues in occupation of his chair, and invested the brethren who had b en duly elected to theL respective offices : —Bro. Rees, S.W. ; Bro. Welsdcn, J.W. ; Bro. Mclntyrc, S.D. ; Bro. Palmer, J.D. ; Bro. Chalmers, I.G. ; and Bro. Maeready secretary and treasurer. Bro. Deanc was re elected chaplain, aud Bio. Porter Tyler.

To-day being St. John's Day, the brethren of the Lodge of Light, together with a number of visiting brethren, met at the Masonic Hall, Pollen-street, for the installation of the officers elect for the ensuing six months. After the usual preliminary business had been disposM of, the installations took place us follow :— Worshipful Master, Bro. C. Walnutt; Senior Warden, Bro. Francis Lipsey ; Junior War den, Bro. James Hopcraft; Senior Deacon, Brj. Bernhard Ballin; Junior Deacon, Bro. J. O. Jones; Inner Guard, Bro. William Laird; Treasurer, Bro. P. M. Fitzgibbon; Secretary, Bro. A. W. Jones; Chaplain, Bro. li. W. Loveday ; Tyler, Bro. Ross.—Thames Evening Star, December 27.

A EUROPEAN REPORTED KILLED ON THE EAST COAST.

A report reached town last night from Ohinemuri, that a European had been killed in a scuffle, at the settlement of Whang.-unata, on the East Coast. There is nothing further known about the matter, and it is entirely a native report, but we are inclined to credit it.— Thames Advert iscr.

POLICE COURT.—Monday.

[Before J. Nanghton and L. D. Nathan,Esqs., Justices.] Drunkenness. —Two inebriates wore pun ished in the usual manner. Larceny.—James Dunn, brought up on remand on two charges of larceny, was again remanded till Wednesday next, on the appli cation of Mr. Inspector Brohain. Til's was all the business.

THAMES.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

THIS DAY

Gbau*m:stowiV, 3 p.m. Tookft's tributen^No. 2. Company) having finished crushing of 26 tons at the Tramway Battery, the result is 43 ozs. retorted. Union—33 tons, realised 52 i- ozs. retorted. The Alburnia have lodged 103ozs. in the Bank of New Zealand. Middle Star-—ICG tons gave 1740z5. lOdwts. Royal Standard —15 tons yielded 11 ozs. lldwts. _____ m ___„^.

SUPPOSED LOSS OF THE "JAPAN."

Fbom information received at Russell, by Mrs. Barker, the wife of Captain Barker of the whaling barque Japan, it is feared that that vessel has become a total wreck at Behring Straits. The Japan was caught in a very severe gale off Cape East, in company with two others, which succeeded in reaching Honolulu in safety. The Japan has not since been heard of. It is possible that if the vessel was wrecked the crew were saved in the bouts. Many of the rrew belonged to the Bay of Islands, some leaving wives and families.

ORDINATION AT ST. PAUL'S.

Yesterday, Mr. W. Taylor, until recently the head teacher of St. Matthew's School, was ordained a deacon of the Church of England. The service was held in St. Paul's Church, in which was assembled a fairly-large congrega tion. In addition to the Bishop there were present of the clergy, Yen. Archdeacon Maun sell, Revs. Brady." Bree, Dudley, Heywood, Kinder, and Nelson. The sermon-was preached by Dr. Maunsell, from the text 1 Tim., iii. 10. The Litany was sung by Rev. C. M. Nelson. Rev. E. N. Bree read "the Epistle, and the newly-ordained deacon read the Gospel. The Bishop was assisted at the service of the Holy Communion by Revs J. Kinder and E. 11. Heywood. The musical part of the service, which was choral throughout, was under the able management of R. C. xUainwaring, Esq.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT MERCER.

A FATAL accident occurred yesterday at Mercer, by \yhich a man named Nesbit lost his life. From what we can learn, the unfor tunate deceased was cook at the hotel at Mercer, and was crossing the Wsiikato in a boat with Mr. Cardus, of Auckland, and another person, when, by some means, he fell out of the boat and was drowned.

A SMALL SOLDIER.

As I was riding to my quarters one evening I met certainly the smallest soldier I had ever yet seen. lie was completely equipped in uniform, helmet, knapsack, and sidearms, but no needle ride. The poor little fellow could S2arcely have lifted it. Ho was nine years old, and by no means tall for his age. HestDpped me, and in Mie most matter of-fact way, asked me if I could direct him to the Town Com mandanL's office. I asked him what on earth he was, and what he wanted with the Town Commandant—so completely was I taken aback by the Lilipution apparition. Drawing himself up to his lull height, and saluting in the strictest maimer, he informed me that he belonged to the Gist Pomeranian Regiment, which had just marched in, and that he wanted quarters.. So absurdly ridiculous, and at the same time so thoroughly military, was the whole proceeding, that I burst into a lit of laughter; and lilting the little manuikin into my fa Idle, I carried him off in triumph to the headquarter mess, where, I need hardly say, he was well taken c ire of. The poor boy's story is a melancholy one. Of his parents he knew nothing. His early recollections were of the barracks, where from day to day the sympathy, hospitality, and kindness that are part and parcel of the soldier's character were never denied to the poor helpless outcast. His manly, amusing and attractive ways soon ran-de him a favourite, and the men out of their pay, saved a sufficient sum to buy the clothing of a Pomeranian Fusilier. The boy's home was with the 61st —the first worde of kindness and encouragement he heard were from the rough soldiers who surrounded him. Bold and manly in his little ways, he found the true road to the soldiers' hearts; and when their counlry bade them go forth to fight, the little outcast was the first to bind his slender all upon his shoulder, and go forth with his friends to meet a soldiers' fate.— Tele graph's correspondent.

EXPLOSION OF A STEAMER LADEN WITH TORPEDOES.

The steamer Neucnfelde, with a cargo of tor pedoes, lying in this harbour (Cuxhaven), has been destroyed. Some of the Landwehr officers quartered here went on board to look at the torpedoes. In showing them it appears that the necessary caution was not observed, and the torpedoes exploded, the ship being blown to pieces. Nothing but the funnel can be seen above water. Only the engineer, boat swain, and apprentice were saved. The captain, four of the crew, and four Landwehr officers werekT'ed.

NARROW ESCAPE OF HAVRE.

Havre had on the 22nd a very narrow escape of being blown up. A drunken magazine keeper, enraged at being reprimanded, swore he would have revenge, and coolly made pre parations to blow up all the powder stored in Fort Tournville. He was arrested in the very nick of lime. There was some little difficulty in preventing his being lynched by the in furiated garrison. There was also a panic the same day all along the coast in consequence of aivport that a Prussian ironclad had been sighted oil' the Doggerbank, where eho had sunk four French fishing smacks. The Pre fect Maritime at Cherbou"g thereon for

warded a telegram to all the fishing ports, telling them they bad no cause for apprehension, as the French squadron was off the coast. By way of precaution, however, a floating battery has been sent to the mouth of the river, and is to be stationed off Harfleur.

WINE - GROWING.

The following is the proposal of Dr. Stratford, for encouraging the production of wine, lefer red to in another column :—■

Dr. Stratford to move, " That a respectful address be forwarded to his Honor the Super intendent, praying him to offer as a reward for the cultivation of the vine in the province of Auckland, that any person or persons de claring it to be their intention to commence the same shall have the privilege of selecting, from the waste lauds of the province of Auck land, two hundred acres of land. That they shall immediately prepare, plan', aud cultivate ten acres of vineyard, and within a reasonable time shall produce at least one hundred gal lons of wine from the juice of the grape, without any ad mixture or adulteration what soever ; and if within the period of seven years they shall produce the above specified amount for three consecutive years, and shall obtain a certificate from three competent, judges of the goodness and purity of the wine, they shall be entitled to a grant of four hundred pounds and Crown grant for the two hundred acres of land, free from al" charges, rents, or taxes whatsoever.

The schooner Leonidas was to leave Levuka for Auckland the day after the Laetitia, and may be expected hourly. The p.s. Samson leaves for Tauranga at 4 P m* A young girl at Tours is creating the most intense excitement by imitating Joan of Arc. Hundreds of enthusiastic persons have joined her standard, and her appeals for recruits are said to be singularly patriotic and eloquent. This heroine is doublcss the same girl of whom we read recently in mail advices from France. The story came something in this shape : A graceful handsome peasant girl of seventeen one day rushed wildly into the Church oT"St. Croix at Orleans —before the Germans reached there —and passionately implored the priest to bleas the crown of pearls she carried. Moved by her tears and prayers he consented, as tue Mayor did a few minutes later to her request to be permitted to put the crown on the h«ad of the statue of Joan of Arc in the public square. She (limbed a long ladder to the head of the statue, and crowned it amid the applause and tears of an immense crowd. On descending, the girl declared her intention to goat once to Paris and put herself on a horse at the head of the army. " Joan of Arc," she .aid, "has appeared to me and commanded me to save France ; I am going to save France." And she actually went as far as Tours, where we now hear that she has made a great sensa tion, and is rallying recruits to the defence of France. The work of art by Mr. H. C. W. Wrigf, Chief Draughtsman in the Engineer's Office, Thames, to which we called attention on Monday, has been submitted to the inspection of Lady Bowen, as patroness of the All Saints' bazaar, for the benefit of -which it has been executed. Lady Bowen was highly pleased with this elegant and unique work, and placed it before His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke highly appreciated the drawing, and has written au autograph across the fac-simile of his scrip in the Long Drive Gold Mining Company. This .jnust be considered both as a high compliment to the gifted and persevering artist, and also as a desire on the part of His Royal Highness to further the interest of the bazaar. The bazaar will be furnished with a large variety of useful and ornamental works, many of very considerable value. The drawing will be on view at Upton's, bookseller, this day, until evening, when it will be forwarded to the bazaar committe?.

THE EVENING I!, DECEMBER 28,18*70.



JUST ARRIVED, AT THE 'CASH PALACE, 100 CASES RAISINS, at sd. per lb. H. P. COHEN, CASH PALACE, QTTEEN-STREET. GKEORG-E SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT, CORNER OP QUEEN & WYNDHAM-STREETS.



EVENING STAR PUBLISHING OFFICE, QUEEN-STREET, NEXT SIBBIN'S COENEE. . ..' Advertisements received till 3 p.m.



WANTED -A Respectable MAN-OF ALL-WORK. Must be sober and very clean.— Apply at the Prince of Wales Hotel. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). WANTED— COAL MINERS. Expe rienced and steady men only need apply. J. A. GILFILLAN, Secretary. 7, Queen-street, December 23, 1870. WANTED TO PURCHASE, an Eight horse power portable STEAM EN GINE and BOlLEß.—Address. X., care of Samuel Cochrane & Son. TOO A YARDS of GOOD STOUT LONG I/wUU CLOTH, nearly a yard wide, at 3,, d. a yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. r A PIECES of BROWN HOLLAND, jut O\J 4id. per yard. J. COSGRAVE. & CO. WANTED, a Situation as COOK, by a respectable person recently arrived.— Apply at the Evening Star Office. 3r A PIECES of DRESS STUFF, 6|d. O\J per yard, worth Is. 6d. J. COSGRAVE & CO. £_ f_ A aENTS STRAW and CHEAP HATS, ?)UU from Is. 6'd. each. J. COSGRAVE & CO. lira YARDS of CRIMEAN FLAN -110 U NEL, 10£ d. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED —By a respectable person aged 40, a SITUATION as HOUSE KEEPER ; country preferred.—Address, Mrs. Hooper, Post Office, Onehunga. OO A PIECES of MAGNIFICENT DRESS 0O\) STUFF, to be sold at 5| d. per yard, worth Is. J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED —Several good hands for Sewing Machine work; also, four Apprentices; good wages.—Apply 0. De L'bait's Shirt Manufactory, Mount-street. OAA PIECES of WELCH FLANNEL, /C\J\J at9id. per yard. ' J. COSGRAVE & CO.



£AA MEN'S BLACK SAC~COAT? 0U U Perfi ctly New, 13s. 6d. ' J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED-The public to~W~th^ L. PRINTING of every description is (S executed at the Evening Star Office,'with V neatness and despatch. \ rA A PIECES of PRINT, warranted l 0 O\J\J wash, at sid- per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. - TO LET, THE OFFICE lately occupied by the Evening Star, next Bank of New" Zea land. TO LET, A BEAUTIFULLY-SITUATED Eight roomed HOUSE in Wellington-street with del ached Kitchen. Rent: £60 per an num, —Apply to M. McKehras, Queen-street. , __ -' : -' - - .'!*, "P LEACHED SHEETING, 2 yards wide _!!> lid. per yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO.'S. yjrORROCK'S LONG CLOTH, at sd. per XJL yard. J. COSGRAVE & CO. FH. LEWISSON has received a new . MACHINE for cutting tobacco, it cula as fine as English Shag, cannot be beat for cigarettes. TNSPECTION INVITED, Comparison X challenged, Competition defied, at ' J. COSGRAVE & CO. «OH! , SEE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE ! " THE two men who uttered the above language on BREAKING A PANE OF GLASS at Messrs. Hill & Hudson's, in Chapel-street, during last night, are requested to call and PAY for the same, as well as the co^t of this advertisement, to save further trouble. HILL & HUDSON, Chemists, Victoria-street. # -JL. tc* LOEGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. THE Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room, „-. ' Stor Hotel, Albert street, on THURSDAY, 29th December, at 7.30 p.m. " ': By order of the R.W.M. % k'y vrY-tj-fta^ilcH* TTIOR TAURANGA DIRECT. The regular trader \ ~. •TAURANGA,' 0. Moeller, Master, will leave as above TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, 29th inst. For freight or passage apply on board. TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. JW. lIOARE begs to inform the above . that he receives shipments by every steamer of MELBOURNE-MADE BOOTS and SHOES, MANUFACTURED UPPERS, LEATHER, GRINDERY, &c. „, ■~•!.$ Melbourne Agency, 12, High-street, Auckland. MAURITIUS SUG IRS. . T SAMPLES of the ' ANNIE BRO^\ $'$' CARGrO are now on view at our Office, High-street. CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Auckland, Dec. 27, 1870. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. CHRISMAS PRE SENTS. THE Largest Assortment of FANCY GOODS aud TOYS ever exhibited in the Australian Colonies, now on sale at-MON TAGUE'S Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street, Auck land , consisting of — 500 Work Boxes, from 3s Gd each 500 Writing Desks, from 3s 6d each 100 Ladies' Companions, from 2s each 500 20-key Double-bound Concertinas, from 0s each 400 Lustre Ornaments, from 12s 6d per pair Cruet Stands, 4 bottles, from 10s each Ladies' Bags, from 3 s each Fancy Bags, from 2s each Faucy Purses, from Is each Flower Vases, from 2s per pair Albums, from 2s each Gold Earrings, from 12s 6d per pair Also, 10,000 other Articles, comprising— Toys of all descriptions, Wax Dolls, Crying Dolls, Fodel Dolls, Wood Dolls, Gutta Percha Dolls, Puzzles, Lotto, Bricks, Ninepins, Parlour Croquet, Lawn Croquet. Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Fervices, from 30s. each Plated Goods and Cutlery, of every description 50 cases of Novelties, just unpacked, ex ship ' Tiuiaru,' from England; the whole of which will be sold at cost price PERAMBULATORS, 30s. each. i^rNoTE the Address :— MONTAGUE'S EANCY- BAZAAB, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. CREMORNE GARDENS. , PLEASURE-SEEKERS are hereby..in formed that the above favorite V lacl,°[ amusement will be THROWN OPEN on the 26th, 27th, and 2Sth inst., when some ot ">« most popular and entertaining English sports will bo provided. ... Colonists who desire to enjoy once more i well-known Christmas festivities of the « country can indulge in them to <^g||? content at the above place. Tea and J ll, 11' I of refreshment wi'l be liberally provided. |