SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS

H.M. s.s. Clio, Commander Stirling, 21 guns, from Sydney via Norfolk Island. Comerang, p.s.. Chrisp, from Bay of Islands. I'auranga, schooner, GO tons, Moller, from Tauranga.

DEPARTURES.

Alice Cameron, barque, 347 tons, P. Carter, for Sydney.

The Huntress, Mariner, and Watcrlily from the Thames, arrived at Russell on the 20th instant.

The whaling ship Hunter has arrived at Russell with 2,300 barrels oil.

The s.s. Go-Ahead left Russell for the Manukau on the 17th instant, with 90 tons coal.

The Mai-y Thompson, Captain Brown, left Russell for the Thames on the 19th, with 86 tons coal.

H.M. s.s. Clio, Commodore Stirling, made her appearance in these waters yesterday for the first time, and will, in all probability, remain till the end of next month. The Clio left Sydney on the Ist instant, and on the 4th was off Lord Howe's Island, but the wea ther being very unsettled, was unable to land. On the 10th instant arrived off Norfolk Is land, and on the following day sent boats ashore, most of the officers landing. The Clio left the island on the 12th, and expe rienced fine weather to the land, making Cape Brett on Sunday last. Since then she has been on the coast, with light head winds. Got up steam yesterday, and arrived in har bour at 3 p.m. The officers on board the Clio are the same as those published by us on her arrival from England at Wellington.

The s.s. Storm Bird took her departure from the Mnnuknu yesterday, for Taranaki and Southern ports. Passengers—Mrs. John ston and two children, Mrs. Kirkmand Messrs. Banbury, Cobnrn, Williams, Finley.

ARRIVAL OF THE COMERANG.

The p.s. Comerang, Captain Chrisp, arrived in harbour from the Bay of Islands this morn ing. Passengers : —Saloon : Mr3. Fairburn, Mrs. Coleson, Mr. Newman, Mrs. Keatley, Miss Eathbone, Messrs. Keatley, James, Barnard, Pereion, Kemp, Booker, Bonner, Wavte, Audun, Edwards, Barnett, Mrs. Eastie. Steerage : Messrs. Brown, Clarkson, and Johnson. Cargo : 2 tons sperm oil, Must and Co. ; 7 tons gum, S. J. Edmonds ; 3 tons gum, Cawkwell; 2 kits fish, S. W. Eaton : i plough, 40 tons coal, Thornton, Smith and Firth ; 65 tons coal, Bay Coal Company ; 4 bales wool, A. Buckland ; 5 casus lemons, Edmonds.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office,

Wednesday afternoon

At Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co.'s sale of groceries, oilmen's stores, _c, this day, the attendance was very numerous, but the bid ding very dull, owing to the glutted state of the market, very little being quitted. The following prices were obtained :—Ameri can brooms, 255; Lea and Perrius' sauces, 12s 9d ; half-pints salad oil, 7s 3d ; Morton's pickles, 12s ; sago, 3^d ; Scores' -washing crys tals, 7s per gross; maizena, 5-jd to 5Jd; guava jelly, 20i 6d ; soda crystals, 5s 9d per cwt. ; bottled lime juice (English) lis 6d per dozen ; Allsop's ale, 5s 6d per dozen ; Bass's ale, in bond, 7s 3d ; almonds, 8d ; wines and spirits, no offer.

POLICE COURT.

Thb following is tbe rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Court for the week ending Saturday, December 24. Thursday, December 22—Messrs. T. B.

Kenderdine and J. S. Maefarlane. Friday, December 23.—Messrs. T. Macffarlane and J. May.

Saturday, December 24.—Messrs. G. M. Mit ford and H. Morrow.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :—

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to

morrow, at 11.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Mary Eliza.

this day, at 5 p.m. For GHsborne, per Eagle, to-morrow, at 9.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Comerang, on Friday, 23rd inst., at 3.30 p.m. For Wangarei, per Samson, on Friday, 23rd inst., at 5 p.m. Notice.—Tbe mails for Otahuhu, Woodside, Papakura, and Drury, dispatched hitherto from this office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8 a.m., will on and after Monday next, sth instant, be closed on the previous evening, at 730 o'clock,, and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the mails for the übove places will be closed at 7^a.m.

S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster,

The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1870.

In the Provincial Council, yesterday, the interim report of the Committee on the Fijian Steam Service was brought.up, recommending that £100 for a monthly trip should be granted as a subsidy. Some questions were asked, and the Council went intc committee on tbe Estimates. The items of the Gaols, Goldfield's Courts, and various items under tbe head Miscellaneous were dis posed of. 'i be Chairman reported pro gress, and the Council adjourned at half past eleven.

We are glad to observe that the re port of the committee appointed relative to the Fijian trade has recommended a monthly subsidy for steamers trading regularly between Auckland and the Fijian group. However necessary that the most stringent economy should^ cha racterise our expenditure of provincial revenue, there can bo no doubt that the enormous benefits likely to arise to us from tbe development of our trade with those magnificent islands of the tropics, will warrant an expenditure to the limited amount recommended. And if for one hundred pounds per month we can secure such direct and regular steam comnmni-

ation, the money will be the most repro ductive of all the various amounts at tbe disposal of the Provincial Council.

It is highly satisfactory to find that the Provincial Council have shown so far a proper estimate of the value of the edu cational advantages afforded by Me chanic's institutes as to willingly vote last night a grant in aid of the tsvo institutes at Auckland and the Thames. Although these two establishments partake to a certain extent of the character of pro prietary institutions, the amount of sub scription is so small, and the benefits afforded so great, that they must be re garded in the light of public institutions, and we have no doubt that the timely aid afforded will enable them to extend their usefulness, and more completely perform the functions of educators of the people. The AucklaLcl Institute, an establishment of a kindred character, has also partaken of the liberality of the Council, and we believe public feeling will endorse the action of the Council in thus encouraging an institution devoted to the promotion of scientific research

The following really valuable provision is proposed by Dr. Stratford, and will be direussed to-night in the Provincial Council. If we are ever to have an effi cient defence force in the colony wo must begin in our schools: —

Dr. Stratford to move, That the Board of Education require that every teacher in any Boys' School shall possess v knowledge of the elements of military drill, and that all youths taught in any public school shall be instructed in the rudiments of the same at least twice in every week, according to their age and ability, and that a cert ideate of the attendance and the obedience of each pupil si[all be required by the Board.

The very proton lions proposal of Mr. Murray for the abolition ot Provin cialism, is on the notice paper of the Provincial Council for this evening. Great constitutional changes are rarely effected by such an effort as is likely to be made. The following is the resolu tion :—

Mr. Murray to move, "That in the opinion of this Council Provincial Institutions have not proved a success in this Province, and that the time has come for their abolition. That the General Government be requested to bring before the General Assembly measures calculated to bring about the results indicated in tbe foregoing resolution. That a respect ful address be presented to His Honor the Snperintendent, requesting him to forward the foregoing resolution to the Colonial Se cretary."

"We alluded a few days ago to the con siderate kindness of Mr. Lewisson in giving away a bullock to gladden the homes of the poor on Christmas Eve. We are pleased in adding another name to that of Mr. Lewisson in the roll of charity. Mr. Baker, watchmaker, of Victoria-street, has, we arc informed, an nounced his intention of giving away a hundred loaves on the occasion. The mere record of sucli kindliness makes men feel kindly, and we trust that we shal have yet to record other similar benefactions. We are sure our friends who have acted so lcindly have their reward in the satisfaction it has afforded to their own minds. For charity is doubly blessed; it blesseth him that giveth and him that receiveth.

We are glad to sea that the delightful resort of Takapuna Lake, will become exceeding easy of access on Boxing day. The Boyal Alfred, and the Duke of Edinburgh, are both laid on and will make hourly trips. We have no doubt that the result will show the margin of ! akapuna all life and merriment, and that this locality will be one of the most favoured by pleasure seekers.

It is greatly to be desired that members of Council will curb theirj exuberant patriotism, and allow the Estimates to pass before the holidays. The practice of unauthorised ex penditure should receive no encouragement, and yet such must occur if the passing of the Appropriation Bill is postponed. There are one or two bills of pressing importance, nota bly, those on Education, the Highways, and Liceusing, which should bo passed without delay. But we think the public is fairly war ranted in deprecating any needless delay in the passing of the Estimates by the tabling of matters which, however important intrin sically, and in the estimation of their movers, can afford to wait till after the recess.

Wo would respectfully suggest that during the holidays, the officers of the Galatea, and Clio should throw those magnificent vessels open to the public. We are aware that no difficulty is placed in the way of visitors to the Galatea when proceeding thither any afternoon ; but a public notification that for one or two days the public en masse would be welcomed, would be accepted as a very kindly, and characteristic act from our Imperial defenders.

" I want to know, you know," is the privi leged right of every legislator. Accordingly Mr. Gordon wants to know from the Provincial Secretary if certain sheep smothered at New market have been eaten in Auckland. We presume the head of the Government should know everything, and we recommend that he should be labelled " enquire within."

Feebiasoxey.—"We are requested to state that it is Brother Porter, not Parker, who was installed as Tyler of the Lodge Waitemata on Monday evening. Brother Porter's services as Tyler to the Lodges held at the Masonic Hotel, date almost from " time immemorial," and it would be contrary to Masonic usage to deprive him of his office while he continues so faithfully to discharge his duties. The first trip of the favourite Royal Alfred, after her overhaul, and thorough refit, will be made to-morrow to the Thames. We have no doubt that many a one will welcome back the Royal Alfred to the Thames trade, and that she will enjoy the same popularity that has always attended the pretty little steamers We would call the attention of the trade to the extensive sale of seasonable drapery, hosiery, clothing, _c., by Messrs. £. and 11. Isaacs" to-morrow. The goods to be offered are just newly landed, having been sent out expressly for this market. ' Mr. 11. P. Cohen, of the Cash Palace, has a new advertisement this evening offering all kinds of goods at extremely low prices. We refer our readers to the advertisement in another column.

Sermons will bo preached this evening at the Pitt-street Wesleyan school-room, by the Rev. F. I. Isitt, and at High-street school room, by the Hey. J. J. Lewis. Notice was given in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday that the Bishop of Auckland would hold a special service this (Wednesday) evening, at 7 p.m., for the insti tution of the Incumbent, the .Rev. Benjamin T. Dudley, to the charge of the newly consti tuted parish, in accordance with the rules of the Synod. Several of the clergy of neigh bouring Churches will be present.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE.

lIALF-Y EA. RLY M EETING.

THIS DAY

The usual half-yearly meeting of the New Zealand Insurance Company was held at the office, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock; T. Russell, Esq, in the chair, in the absence of the President, J. Williamson, Esq. The following report was read and adopted:—

Twentieth Report of the Directors of the New Zea land Insurance Company, for the Ifalf-Year ending November 30, IS7O, presented at the General Meet ing of Shareholders, held at the Company's Offices, on Wednesday, December 21, IS7O. The Directors have the satisfaction of submitting to the Shareholders the result of the operations of the Company for the last half-year. After adding t:i per share to the paid-up Capital, and providing for all known losses and averages, the Nett ijrofit, on the.'JOthNovember,amounts t0.C11,1875 15s ZdV The directors have declared the usual dividend of 10 per cent, per annum on the present paid-up Capital of £25 per Share, which will absorb t*:*,l2s, and leave ,t8,7.*i0 1 _* 2d to he carried forward t<> I'rolit and Loss New Acccauit. The SltaiSEholdevs have now to elect two Directors in tiie plarfe of Messrs. .lames Williamson and Samuel lirowning, who retire by rotation, hut are eligible for re-electio_jftnd offer themselves accordingly. The Div?jSnd will be payable at the Head Office to morrow, tlje 22nd December, and at the Brandies on receipt of advice. For tlii Board'bf Directors, " ; i Jameh Williamson-, '■ Chairman. Statement of Accounts for the Half-Year ending i November 80, 1870. ".PROFIT AN l> LOSS. l)n. ; £ «• ••• To Dividend last Half-year .. .. 2,750 0 0 „ Addition to Reserve Fund last Half year • r',<™o 0 0 „ Vire and Marino Losses 1(i,254 1"> 10 ~ Commission Expenses, &c 5,051 18 '.' ~ Appropriation for I'iru and Marine Losses (to be paidl 0,000 0 0 „ Addition to Capital, of _3 per share.. 7,500 0 0 „ Balance .. 11,875 15 2 £53,002 9 0 Cit. £ »• r>- By Balance from last Half-year .. .. 13,820 30 5 ~ Fire and Marine Premiums .. .. 31,207 2 5 „ Interest, Transfer Pees, &c 4,430 14 5 „ Appropriation for Unpaid Losses, last llalf-vear 8,570 0 o „ Bad Debts Recovered 18 10 (i £58,002 0 0 Balance Sheet. Dr. C s. d. To Capital 02,500 0 0 „ Reserve Fund 25,000 0 0 „ Reinsurance Fund 10,000 0 0 ~ Debts due by Company 273 0 0 „ Losses Sustained {not yet paid" .. 0,000 0 0 ~ Due Branches .. .. .. .. 04 14 4 „ Profit and Loss 11,875 15 2 £118,743 15 0 Or. £ f- D. By Investments 105,880 9 8 Fire and Marine Premiums and Inte rest due 3,148 18 5 „ Bills Receivable 822 13 0 ~ Furniture, Fire Engines, &c. .. .. 4SS 14 4 „ Cash in Bank of New Zealand .. 004 IS 8 ~ Branches owing .. .. .. .. 7,708 1 5 £118,743 15 0 The Auditors have examined the hooks and ac counts of the Company for the Half-year ended 30th November, and have to report that the Balance Sheet now presented to the Shareholders is a full and fair Balance Sheet and exhibits a true and correct state ment of the affairs of the Company. George Phaser.. ") A ...i:* , H. N. Warner, | Aw™°™- Auckland, December 20, 1870.

SUPREME COURT.— Civil Sittings.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. [Before His Honor Sir Gr. A. Arney, Knight, Chief Justice, and a Common Jury.) His HoNOit took his seat on the Bench at ten o'clock.

Gold v. Workman and Others. —Mr. Hesketh for the plaintiff, Mr. Whitaker with him. Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Weston for the defendants. —The hearing of this case was resumed ; but tbe whole of the morning was occupied with evidence of ai-chitects and con tractors, who deposed to the measurements of the building, the quality of the work in it, the correctness of the estimates, and a variety of

matters of detail, also the usages of trade.— Tbe witnesses examined were Mr. Edward Mahony, Mr. Taylor (late Taylor and Amos), but their evidence was wholly technical, and not of the slightest public interest. (Left sitting.)

POLICE COURT.— Wednesday. [Before J. Naughton and R. B. Porter, Esqs., Justices.]

DituNKENNESS. —R. M'Gregor was fined ss. for a first offence. A E. Cowen, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 20s. and costs, or to be imprisoned for 48 hours. The same offender, being an habitual drunkard, was sent to gaol for one month as a vagrant. Municipal Pouch Act.—Sarah Leopard, for allowing two cows to wander, was fined ss. and costs. City Rates.— W. Walters was charged with not having paid £5 12s. Gd., rates due on property in Barrack-street. —Mr. Didda'^is proved the amount in the usual way. —Judg- ment for plaintiif with costs. —A similar charge against P. McArthur was, on the application of Mr. McGregor, for defendant, adjourned till Saturday.

THAMES.

BT ELECTRIC TET/EGBAFH.

T 111 S DA V

THE ELECTION

COEOM AND E L.—RICH

RETURNS

LATEST CRUSIIINGS

Gji-Uiaaistown, 3 p.m. The Providence have cleaned up with a good result, having obtained 29 ozs. 10 clwts. from G tons.

Mount Pleasant. —20 tons gave 8£

ounces

Pretty Nelly.—3o pounds of stone yielded iSh ounces. A rich new leader has been found in the Tokatea Com pany's ground, and 300 pounds speci mens, and a ton of rich stone.

OHINEMURI.

CLAIM EOR RE-HEARING THE WAIIII CASE.

[l'ilOll THE "Tn.OIFS ADVEIITISEH'S " COERES IJONl JON DENT.]

Upper Thames, December 15. The claimants for the Waihi block of land, which passed through the Native Lands Court, and was adjudged to be tbe properly of Te Hira and party, have applied for a re hearing of the cuse.'oii tbe following grounds (1.) That the native interpreter they had to conduct the case, not being licensed, was, in consequence, unable to bring the matter fully before the Court. (2.) They (the claimants) were not allowed to be fully heard ; and 3, that tbe native assessor leaned to the o,.posing party. Mr. McLean has forwarded to To Hira the notice of appeal, and the grounds on which they wish the ease to be reheard. To Hira's party decidedly object to have the case entered into again on p.ueh frivolous and silly grounds. They cannot see that because a unlive interpreter is not licensed he cannot understand the Maori language. Tbe appel lants might as well put it that a surveyor knows nothing about surveying unless he has tbe protection of the Government in the shape of a license. The other grounds of the appeal they take to be a mere invention. They (tbe owners) go further, ns they state that two of the tribes applying for the re-hearing are remnants of slaughter, and the Ngatikois are rahi. The appellants have seemingly em ployed a person to draw out their statement who would have been much better employed in matters which he had some knowledge of, as it is evident he knows nothing, or less than nothing, of the business he has takcu in hand. He only makes it clear that the present judgment ought not to be disturbed.

TIPS BY TUPPER.

The brandy thou drinkest may be pale, ye will the proboscis it produces be red.

The rose bhuhelh; canst thou wonder thereat when thou rcflectest on the many queer things which are done under it?

Entrust not thy secrets to the young, for doth not new wood split ? Entrust them not to the old, for doth not an old pump leak ?

Accept not, amiable girl, tbe hand of a youth who telleth thee he wisheth to marry and set tle : make him settle first, and let him marry thee afterwards.

Flirty young damsel, treat not thy true lover like a bouquet; do not carry him about awhile for show or sport and then pick him to pieces.

The tear on thine eyelash, young wife, may sparkle even as a diamond ; but play not that diamond too often, lest thou drive thine hus band to his club.

The fast youth contributeth to the Queen's taxes on alcohol, but misuseth the Queen's English; he saith he was last night on the loose, but meaneth he was tight.

Luminous are the outpourings'of Henniker- Major in the same " den of thieves" (vide Cobbett's Grammar), for cliscoursetb he not ever and anon upon lucifer matches.

Knowest thou not, my son, why Fortune is blind ? That goddess often showereth her choicest gifts on such worthless and contempt ible persons that, could she behold them, she would scratch her eyes out for vexation.

Bushels of bosh are talked about bribery, for hath not every man, briber or bribee, his price ? But remember this, O, prudent youth, when thou buyest others, buy in the cheapest market, and when thou sellest thyself, sell in the dearest. O! my son, if Solomon could not understand the contradictory character of women, how can silly folks like unto ourselves ? Do we not all admire retiring modesty in the softer sex? Nevertheless, are we not all captivated by a woman's cheek ?

Young man, setting forth in life, pay proper attention to the fair sex, but beware of laps ing into even stich a one as Jeremy Diddier, for, anon, thou mayest find it much more pleasant to pay thy addresses than thy debts. Young girl of th c period, remember that if thou wearest a tight boot thou wilt have a narrow understanding., and that if thou makest the waist of the body tco small thou mayest make the waste of thy health too great. Pleasant it is, 0, my son, to increase thy tin, but more pleasant it is to receive a lump of belle-metal in this wise :—Take unto thee a good wife, and from thy good father in-law take the good round sum of one thousand pounds on thy wedding day.

DEPUTATION TO BISHOP CHOKE.

On Saturday morning last a deputation of gentlemen waited upon Bishop Crolce, who arrived by the City of Melbourne, and pre sented the following address on behalf of the Roman Catholics of Auckland: —"To the most Reverend Dr. CVoke Bishop of Auck land, —May it please your Lordship,—We the laity of the diocese of Auckland offer you our congratulations on your safe arrival in Auckland. We beg to testify to you our attachment to the Holy See, and our grateful acknowledgment of your goodness, inasmuch as we are aware of the great and painful sacrifices which you have made in severing the ties of friendship and of co untry, to un dertake the arduous duties of the mission. We hope that, under Divine protection and guidance, your pastoral administration will be the means of increasing the blessings of re ligion and piety amongst us. Trusting that you may be long spared to preside over us, wc have the honor to remain, _c, L. O'Brien, John Shechnn, Daniel Lynch, Charles O'Neill, James T. Boylan, P. Dignan." His Lordship thanked the deputation for the thoughful kindness that prompted them to bid him welcome to his now home. From all he had learned of the people of Auckland, he bad reason to hope that, in time, he and they would understand each other well. He would give offence to no one, his motto ever having been to live on terms of friendship, as far as possible, with all men. He had unbounded confidence in the peojne, especially those of the Irish race, and after a pretty long expe rience of them both at home and abroad, he had come to the conclusion that their sym pathies ran always in the right direction, and that they were always ready to support what they deemed a righteous cause, especially the cause of rational progress and religion. His Lordship then referre 1 to what he had to sacrifice in leaving his home and the old land which he loved so well, and assured the depu tation that nothing should be wanting on his part to advance the interests which he was sine all present had at heart—the interests of religion, and of the rising colony with which he was henceforth to bo so intimately con nected. —The deputatiou then withdrew. — His Lordship officiated in the Cathedral on Sunday, and addressed a very large congrega tion, the sacred edifice having been incon veniently crowded. He also officiated at ves pers in the afternoon.

THE EVENING i_AE, DECEMBEE 21, 1870.



GKEOKGE SIBBIN, AUCTIONEER A"N"D COMMISSION AGENT, COENER OF QUEEN" & WYNDHAM-STBEETS. EVENING STAR PUBLISHING OEFICE, QTJEEN-STREET, NEXT SIBBIN'S COENER. AdTertissmenf? receive;! till 3 p.m.



WANTED— A Girl about nineteen, for a Shop. Reference required. —Apply immediately to Mr. Warren, Shortland street. WA NTE D— A Respectable Young Woman as GENERAL .SERVANT, one that can cook.- Mrs. A. Griffiths, Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED— A GENERAL SERVANT. —Apply at Cliff House, corner of Hobson and Moore-streets, or at the Q.C.E. WANTED— A GIRL, about 16.—Ap ply to Mrs. Anderson, Beresford t-trect. WANTED— A MAN and his WIFE, on a small Farm, a short distance from Auckland; references will be required.— Enquire at the Evening Star Office. WANTED— By a respectable person aged 40, a SITUATION as HOUSE KEEPER ; country preferred.—Address,Mrs. Hooper, Post Ofllce, Onehunga. WANTED— A SERVANT in an hotel.— Apply at the Delta, on Monday morn ing- WANTED— Several good hands for Sewing Machine work; also, four Apprentices; good wages.—Apply C. De L'eau's Shirt Manufactory, Mount-street. WANTED— A GOOD TAILOR for the country.—Apply to Mr. Hogarth, at Messrs. A. Clarke and Son's. WANTED— The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Evening Star Office, with neatness and despatch. WANTED,— ONE THOUSAND PUR CHASERS of HERBERT H. SMITH'S PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS.—Note the Address : HiGn-STREKT, Top of Same Yard as Brown and Barret's. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens Made and Re paired. Gas-fitting and Spouting Fixed, and Machinery Repaired. LOST, I)ETWEEN top of Parnell and Music Hall, _> a GOLD NECKLACE (Indian), with small Embossed Locket attached. —Finder will bo Rewarded on bringing the same to the Evening Star, office. T7IOR TAURANGA DIRECT The regular trader 'TAURANGA,' 0. Moeller, Master, will leave as above TO-MORROW (Thursday), 22nd inst. For freight or passage apply on board.



11 ii* -a —i«s£K_l___ ' J OST.-The sum of £4 on Tuesday, be- JU tween Wellington-street and nl, street. The number of the Netware SoT" TEN SHILLINGS reward will be i n returning the same to this office. ' mO NEW ARBIVALS.-Tol^T^ J. roomed House. Furniture,- -\ of ". going Tenant can be taken at a iD/nation Apply to Me. William Eastwoo_( Wellino ton-street. J 8* TO LET, mHE OFFICE lately occupied by the X Evening Stab, next Bank of New Zp-i and. TTI H. LEWISSON has r_^~Tll Jj . MACHINE for cutting tobacco it £?„ as fine as English Shag, cannot be beat for cigar c ties. #fej#x B° x T ~a 3^' Mffl^^_>"excursion to" the lake jßi_^_i^_Saa .weather permitting), J The p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED,' P' S < DUKE OF EDINBURGH,' will make hourly trips to Lake Tulcapuna, durlne MONDAY NEXT, the 20th instant. The first trip by special arrangement, at 9.:: !0 o'clock (sharp) to convey the Order of A.O.F. andl.O.O.F. The follow ing trips will be made from the Wharf, Auckland—io 11, 12, 1, 2, add 3 o'clock. S, H. SMITH, . fe;r.;'-,c»i'C k\A~-. QTE A M TO THE THAMES. THE p.s. 'ROYAL ALFRED.' TIME TABLE. EROJI AUCKLAND TO GRAHAMSTOWi*' : Thursday, December 22, 12 o'clock noon Friday, December 23, 3 o'clock morning and 1.30 o'clock afternoon (twice this day) Saturday, December 24, 3 o'clock morning and 1.30 o'clock afternoon (twice this clay) PROM GRAHAMSTOWN TO AUCKLAND : i hursday, December 22, 5 o'clock afternoon Friday, December 23, 8 o'clock morning and 6 o'clock evening (twice this day) Saturday, December 24, 8 o'clock ■morningand G o'clock evening (twice this day) S. HAGUE SMITH. STEAM TO NELSON, WESTPORT* GREYMODTH, AND HOKITIKA DIRECT, FROM THE MANUEAU. THE s.s. 'GO-AHEAD,' IT. Carey, Master, will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, TO-MORROW (Thursday) Morn ing, at 11 o'clock. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. HAGUE SMITH. THEATRE ROYAL. lIERR AND MRS. BANDMANN Beg to announce to the public of Auckland that they will make their First Appearahc'e on SA TU R D AY, DECEMBER 24, for Six Nights only, at the THEATRE ROYAL (Entirely renovated and cleaned), supported by MRS. WALTER HILL, MISS MELVILLE, .And a powerful Company. THE CITY HALL. THE GRAND OSAKA MONSTER TROUPE OF J A PANE S E, Prestidigitateurs, Contortionists, Equilibrists, Slack Rope Walker?, Foot Performers, Acrobats, Jugglers, Slack Wire Walkers, Top Spinners, Gymnasts, &c, &c., &c., Will give their thrilling and unrivalled sensa tional performances at the above Hall on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, "the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th inst*. GRAND MATINEE ON SATURDAY, at 2 p.m. Admission—Front seats, 4s; second seals, 2s; children half-price. Doors open at 7.30, performance at 8. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. CREMORNE GARDENS. PLEASURE-SEEKERS are hereby in formed that the above favorite place of amusement will be THROWN OPEN on the 26th, 27th, and 28th inst., when some of the most popular and entertaining English sports will be provided. Colonists who desire to enjoy once more the well-known Christmas festivities of the old country can indulge in them to their hearts content at the above place. Tea and all kmas of refreshment wid be liberally provided. -CAMPION'S HOTEL. BILLIARD SALOON. mITE above room is now re-opened. One of Alcock's best Tables. A SELECT BALL WILL take place at the City Hall on BOXING NIGHT.—FuII-particulars in future advertisement.