SHIPPING- INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND,

SUNSET—Tbia evening, 7.19. HIGH WATER—This afternoon, 8.51

STEAMERS FOE, THE THAMES TO-MORROW.

Royal Alfred, 9 a m ; Golden Crown, 3pm; £ ai erpriso No. 2, 10 pm.

ARRIVALS.

G-o' ahead n S, Doile, from Wanganni Tauranga, schooner, Allo.n, from T auranga [fanhoe schooner, McGregor, from Mon-

DEPARTURES.

Horcules, McMaster, for Newcastle,

CLEARED OUTWARDS.

3sevada, ps, Blethen, for Honolulu

EXPORTS.

Ps Nevada for Honolulu: 1 trunk

boor 2;. 120 sacks oats, G9 bales wool, Owen and Graham; 6 bales paper, 3 pgs curiositios, 1 biili wool, 1 parcel samples, Henderson and Maefarlane ; 291 bale 3 wool, J Roberton and Co ; 61 do do, Cruiekshank, Smart and Co,

6 barrels bottled beer, J H Troup; 1 case, Wells, Fargo and Co ; 300 sacks grass seed,

j.45 coils rope, J S Macfarlane and Co; 2 boxes i'old, Bank of New Zealand ; and 602 pg* from Southern Ports. 71 bales •wool, E Walker and Co.—Henderson and Macfar-

ne, agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE GO AHEAD

The s s Go-head, Captain P Doile, arrived

in the Alanukau last night. Eeports leaving Wanganui on the 27th at noon. Experienced fine weather throughout. Passengers : — Messrs Brewer, Cooper, and Brown. Cargo : 300 sheep and 26 head of cattle. We have to thank Mr, Curtis for prompt delivery of our files-,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For southern Ports —Wellington, ss, 2nd January. London —City of Auckland, January For Port Underwood, Chile, ship, this evening For Napier, Star of the South, this afternoon. For Melbourne—Albion s s, January 2 For Hokianga, Herald and Mary Eliza, this afternoon.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

H.M.S Blanche, from Wellington. Albion, s s, from Sydney Napier, ss, from Napier Nebraska, mail steamer,-from Honolulu Cfeduceus, ship, fro?n London, sailed Ocfc 18 Lady Franklin barque from Newcastle. Fern dale, barque, from Liverpool (sailed Sept 15 Prim a Donna, schooner, from Sydney Edith, schooner, from Tahiti. Merlin, schooner, from Fiji "Oelestia barque from Newcastle. ""Nje s s from Southern Ports PChe x- sails for '.fichooner Dauntless, Capt Moeller, cargo and 14 piga this evening with a full The mail steamevjers. lulu n-ith the Englistt^da leaves for Hono» Passengers from Auckland-^3 this afternoon, Lowe, W Endrain, J Chapman^S HButle£_ ancf Tl/Cra Smith, Mrs V^e, —-""and 4 children. From Wellington—Mr and Mrs Dry den and family (4), Mr and Mrs JFossett and family (3). From Otago—Miss T Birch, Jss Lees, G- Gordon, A McMillan, H Mullins, •J Bidgeqn, and Miss Cosgrave. From Lyttle- Loti—Messrs Stephens and Dooley. From Bo'dfcika—Mr H Williams. From G-reyraouth -—Mr J Droyar, and 34 adults and 14 children xtuxxi Sydney. * The s.s. Star of the South, Captain Holmes, went for a trial trip yesterday to Kaivau, and returned at 9 o'clock p.m. Her officers were highly satisfied with the improvements effected in her. machinery, She will leave for Napier at 4 o'clock this after.coon with a general cargo, _ and the following raaseensers : Miss Joll, Mr Georgo, ancilfe ,{ ami! 7 and Benrant» Mr c steerage.

COMMERCIAL

MINING.

The following are the cun\ . Aol , anA ividends paydble in the comf nt . calla aQ^ below ;- ii3anlCß ramed

CALLS £ s; d. Poverty Tribute ... 0 2 4 Ashley...' . 0 10 0 Crown Royal ~. ... 0 0 6 Ravenstock ... ... 0 0 2 Ballarat and Rising Sun 0 0 6 Junction . . ...030 Queen of the May ... 0 0 4 New Caledonia ... 0 10 Pickwick j.. ... 0 0 3 KeyofTokatea ... 0 0 3

Date Jan 3 'Jan 3 *iTan 4 JJ\x 4 JaS 5 Jan *, g Jan Jan li,i Jan 11 > Jan 18 I

MEEOTOGS TO COME. * Crown Prince, Mechanics', January 3 City of Aberdeen, Grahamatown, January 4 / City of Aberdeen, Company's ofllce, Grahams town, January 4 Pride of the Hill, Company's office, Cbroman . ..: del, January 8 Nonpareil, Mechanics' Institute, Auckland, ' January 9 '. Euglisi./ Company's office, G-rahamstown, January 9 Bendigo Independent, Company's office, Grahamsto^n, January 9 Vulcan, (Jovernorßowen Hotel, Grahamstown, January 10 Corinlbun, Governor Bowen Hotel, Grahams towo, January 11 Hazelbank, cotipany'r office, Auckland, January 15 Sou^h L^ad, Grahainstown, January 15 OverWid Eoute, Grabamstown, January 16 ** St Lawrfci, e e,"Grabamßtown, Janua>y LG Belmont, GKhamstown, January 18 Durham-Ox, Gtihanastown, January 18 Matawai, Crnnpauj's"-office, A-ickJand, Ja^u arj la-,. —^- ;

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET.

For Thames, this day, *at 530 p m.; and tosmorrow, 7 pm, For Eussell and Kawa £La, pev Onwssd, this day, at 5 pm. A ft For Tauranga, and OpotikiXper Tauranga this days^t 5 pm. \ For New Plymouth*, per Go-aht&d, this day atSp^m. I . , \ ' For Kapanga, per IJalla Eookh, t^s day, at 5 pm, and to-morrow, per C^llenger, at 7 p m. '*^V For Wangarei, Kawau, etc, per l)«ko of on Tuesday, at 9 am^ '^\ 2?o£ VW>anaki and Southern Provrases, pcii^s Welliagton, imineaiatoly after-arrival jgf p;s, Npbraaka, from Honolulu ' fc K"oTfei-rJhe ioetil mails whi h arc usually* Mjniucietfp ai.-thiswffice oJil^J^ridays will aest ;f*rec^l llJ° c^oße<^ the p.-ivi£>ttE evening at I "-^-- '■" ■ B■&<?£. Postmasier. ■ -■■■ '*': "»: <^I; , \

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &o. Prince of Wales Theatre, at 8 p m. Theatre Eoyal, at 8 p m- Crsrnorne Sports. Auckland Scottish Volunteers, at 5 p m. Auckland Volunteer Engineers, at 5 p m. No. 2 Company Naval Volunteers, at 5 p m

DIED.

KEENGT.^On the 30th instant, Claris?a, infant daughter of Mr P Kernot, aged 8 months.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and The Morning News.

For t£SS*t laclt3 assistance, J. And the good tfiad^ a ™°' da >,

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1871.

{ A few weeks since considerable m -1 i terest attached to the question of the f change of the market day in Auckland. . So far as was apparent the substitution ' of Friday for Saturday was accord u n "" to the universal wish of the cit^j a. uc^ as for the country settlers, it f^ 3 with them that the' agitation originated. We hope that the then apparently all-prevent, has not oozed , out at the fingers' &<**■ How &r this lis the case we *-ow not > bufc have seen a petitio* a^d memorial going the rounds, to be signed by } the country settlers, addressed to the ! auctioned of the cifc7 and praying for I a returr *° tne °^ arrangement. That >j a few $ tne country dissented at the * I timo^'*ne alteration was known, but ) ! jj. $a& believed by every one that U Jb reason of" this dissent was only a conservative cJiuging to old customs, and that if the change was firmly adhered to for a few months all would drop into the arrangement and no in convenience could possibly be felt. Persistence in any course is sure, how ever, to meet with a certain measure of success, if it is only opposed by in difference ; and the few dissentients having kept the agitation awake, unless now a determined stand is made, the whole community will have stultified itself in taking up a movement and then abandoning it on the first show of difficulty. The auctioneers of the city unanimously signed an agreement which they .flourished forth in all the papers binding themselves to abide by the new arrangement, v^e are really surprised and sorry, and almost ashamed to see that the ink was hardly dry on. their proclamation when one after another they begin to abandon their intentions and hold their sales on Saturday* And then, these gentlemen are so desperately touchy when we tell them that they have made fools of themselves; yet foolish and craven- Jiearted they have shown themselves tJc^ : l?e, and we tell them so "distinctly, regardless of what they think. And we call,,on the people in the city to take actien in this matter. There is not one valid reason why Friday should not be the market day; and there are numberless reasons m its favour to which it is wholly needless that wo should agaK refer. The petitioners say it is inconvenient to them. Of it is ; and m is every reforma tion inconvenient before its advantages ;ii|ye been properly felt,, It was utterly izofossiblo that any advantages could

yet have been experienced from the j half-hearted way in which tho move ment has been gone into by those who should have known better. Those that have put their hands to the plough in thia matter and looked bade have made two market days instead of one, and have so confused the thing as to make the arrangement more difficult to cany out .now than it was before. It must be admitted that those who originally took the matter in hand stopped half way, and unless they carry the work through complete, their desires deserve disappointment. The general pay day for wages should also have been nltei*ed to suit the change of market {"lay ; and confident we are that a little agitation would induce every employp-r of labour in the city to agree with tViis necessary arrangement. The liistory of the movement, if it results ' m defeat, will be perfectly characteristic of Auckland No concerted movement is attempt but somebody proves^ recreant, -1- especially if there is a chance c ob taining some paltry personal advr lia£e- But there are so lgfany advan*S ea 3>n the change of market day frc Satur day to Friday that we cal) on those who have identified them" 1*'08 witil the original movement to im^ De position they had ta.,ke We trust the auctioneers addro , s .-«i hy this me morial will treat tte- petition as it deserves, as emanatfo^ from—nobody, and as misrepresenting the true state of feeling both in town and country. As men of busioess they will not much increase respect for tl emselves by taking up a cause and the) ■ abandoning it; and instead of yielding to the puny pressure, they should taboVi the black sheep among' themselves, who, by de liberately breaking their writ en bond, have provoked this agitation.

Jjhe proprietor of the U.S., N.Z., and A. Fruit Depot has gone another step in aid of the endeavours of the temperance societies. Anticipating a rush of people to the ■ Domain on New Year's Day he has provided a handsomi fountain, which will be erected on the ground, and from which will flow iced effervescing drinks of every description. It must be remarked that the purity of these drinks is beyond all question, for the flavoring syrups are extracted by Mr Messenger himself from the various fruits. All kinds of fruit will also be there in abundance.

The p s Enterprise, Captain Scon, will make a tripto Ohinemuri to-morrow. She will leave the wharf at ten o'clock at night and take passengers right through without stopping. . The fare is to be ten shillings.

The Eev R. F. Maenicol will deliver an address at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms to young men to morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, on "The Passing of Time."

night to-morrow.

The Auckland Temperance Drum and Fife Band having been supplied with new instruments, will test them to-morrow, Sunday night, at 11-30 by playing the Old Year out, and the Now Year in. They will march round various parts of the suburbs, ancf back to town.

The next criminal sitting of the Supreme Court *nd gaol deliver}', will commence on Tuesday morning, 2nd January. The calandai is rather a heavy one.

,'A not'ee has been issued by the Sxperinteident of the Fire Brigade, stating tlat in future any person trespassing in their Engine House, or interfering with their machinery, will be prosecuted-

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The. Thames Scottish Volunteers wil assemble to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock in Princes-street, for church parade, and will attend the morning service at Si Andrew's church.

At 5 o'clock this evening, the Auckland Volunteer \rtillery, with the band; the Volunteer Engineers, and the Auckland Scottisli Volunteers, will assemble at the Drill Shed, for parade, and will proceed to the wharf to meet the Thames Scottish Volunteers, on their arrival from the Thamos.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

Before Thomas Beckharn, Esq., Residen

Magistrate,

DRUNKENNESS.

Five persons were punished in the usual manner for first offences.

NEGLECTED CHILD,

Jane Rudgurs was brought up under the Neglected and Criminal Children's Act.

It appeared from the evidence of Detectives Jeffery and Ternahan that the girl, who is not more than about 13 years of age, had been repeatedly found by them lateat night in bad company. She had been at service in a brothel of the worst character; and, subsequently, after the police had repeatedly warned her, the mother took her away, and sent her to another place equally bad.

Sent to the Refuge for Neglected Children for one year.

LUNACY,

On the testimony of Drs Wright and J 11 Nicholson, a person of unsound mind was sent to the Lunatic Hospital for medical treatment.

WlFii! DESEETION

Rosetta Amelia Murray applied for protection. She deposed that until last Saturday afternoon her husband had resided with her. He then left her with out Wy/cxplanation. She believed that he -fettrleft the colony by the City of Adelaide for Sydney. There were. three young children rbpendent on her; she was supporting them and herself by her own industry- She had given him no caufto for deserting her ; she thought it might have been on account of debt. His Worship granted a protection order to take effect from SGfch instant.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(PBOM OUR OWN COBttESPOITDENT.)

EXCITING BOATRACE.

CALEDONIAN CRUSHING-.

G-RAHAMSTO\m

2.7 p.m.

A pair-oared boai; match took place this morning. The competitors were Mailing and- Hopkins .".gainst Blair and Davis. Tho distance was four miles. Tie latter won by 50 yards. There wia a great crowd on the wharf and beach watching tho race.

T/te Golden Croivyjiave crushed 60 tori's ; the } rield is .73 ounces.

The Caledonian have banked 1,484 ounces melted gold* The Una have lodged 80 ounces, produce of the last crushing. The All Nations have obtained 578 ounces melted gold.

ARRIVAL OF THE S.S. GO-AHEAD.

By the arrival of the Go-ahead, s.s., in tho Manukau this morning,, we have re ceived Southern papers to 27th insfc., from which wo take the following telegrams : —

GREAT" GALE

CHURCH STEEPLES BLOWN

DOWN

EXTENSIVE DAMAGE

FRIGHTFUL

J3O AT ACCIDENT

EIGHT LIVES LOST,

DUNEDIN

December 27

Great gale on Saturday. The steeple of the first church blown down, several stores unroofed, and groat damage in the country districts.

Boat accident on Christmas Day. Waterman's boat; with a pleasure party of young men upset; all drowned. Names : two Drews, three Serymgeour's, Bruce, Painters, and Proctor. Several houses burnt oa the Peninsula by bush fires. • Quartz reef containing gold plainly visible, discovered in Gabriel's Gully.

INVERCARGILL.

Great gale on Saturday. Bell tower of the Presbyterian Church blown doivn. Bluff railway works injured by the high tide.

WELLINGTON.

December 27

His Excellency the Governor, ac companied by Lady Bowen proceeded to Masterton yesterday. A. fire broke out on Monday, at the .Hu^i-jn the back premises of Mr JJBuek. Day at the cricket ground. The Opera troupe are drawing good houses.

WANGANUI.

December 27. The first pile of the Waitara Bridge was driven on the 18th by the Superinten dent in the presence of a large number of people from "New Plymouth. His Honor complimented Northcroft, the engineer, and spoke in hopeful terms of the pros perity of the province. Cobb's coach was driven down to the Waitara for the oc casion, and Mr Young's health was cor dially drank and responded to, in his absence, by Mr Emmerton.

NELSON.

December 26.

Nelson Regatta—For the Professional Pairs tho Napi Napi was first; the Fire fly, second In the Professional Whale boat race, the Clio was Ist; the Tito Kowaru, 2nd; Phantom, 3rd. Tito led, but the Clio fouled her. Logan protested, but the decision was given in favor of the Clio. In tho Amateur Whaleboat Race, Tito Kowaru won by half a mile. Tho Queen, the second boat, protested against Edmonds as coxswain, but the protest was disallowed. The Wellington boats withdraw from all the other races in consequence of the number of protests entered by the Nelson boats. Logan put forth a challenge to pull the Clio for £35 at 6 o'clock the following morning. 8 o'clock.—Challengo race does not come off" in the morning.

The Taranaki leaves at forenoon.

Tho weather was beautifully fine

CRICKET.

The return match, Country v United Cricket Club will bo played at Pigeon Mountain, Howick, on New Year's Day (Monday next). The following are the United team :—Messrs Mumford, Clifton, Millar, F A Whitaker, W Carter, Ollivier, Moss, Davis, Geo Carter, E Whitaker, and Brown.

A game was to have been played to-day between an eleven of the World and an other from Surrey and Gloucester. The committee of the Caledonian Society, however, had first pick of the ground, and in consequence the substantial two-railed ring fence erected by them has utterly prevented the play for the present, for it embraces far too narrow a'space of ground for the cricketers to manoeuvre in. The game will however come off some day in the ensuing week. G-reat disappointment was felt, not only by the cricketers them selves but by many enthusiastic visitors who will now have to await the conclusion of the Caledonian games before their old English propensities can be gratified.

We understand that the cricketers of Auckland have it in contemplation to challenge the Sydney men to a game in this city. This shows great pluck and confidence, for the cricketers of New South Wales have long bien famous, and held their own w\th great credit against the professionals who cans from the old country some years ago with the intention ' of carrying, all before thim. We hope the match will be arrangoi for it will give our citizens a better ideaof what cricket ought to be than maiiyni Jffeseot appear io realise. ' ,-«*■--.^>f

NEW YEAR'S SPORTS.

CALEDONIAN GAMES

On Moiday next the Caledonian' G-ames will ommence at the Albert .Barracks, and wll extend over to Tuesday. By the programme and entries made by competi tors h the various games, very great sport may be anticipated. The first day the programme will consist of quoiting, bag pip music, flat race, putting the stone, wleelbarrow race, Highland fling, throw iig the hammer, flat race, Cumberland vrestling, running high leap, single stick /ombat, boys' race, reel of Tulloch, putting the light stone, tossing the caber, sword dance, flat race, tilting, and last but not least a donkey race, the last donkey to bo the winner. The prizes range from £7 to ss. The splendid band of the Auckland Volunteer Artillery will be in attendance both days. The charge for admission is, Is ; entrance to Grand Stand, Is 6d and 2s Gd. Eefreshment booths aro erected on the ground. At the entrance gate Messrs Campion and Hale's booth will strike the eye of every incomer. Their name is a sufficient guarantee that the public will be well provided for if they trust themselves in their hands. Mr Page, of tho Cnfcpvinn. will have h.ie refresh ment bar beneath the Grand Stand. The arrangements for the games are being made in a style not before attempted in this city for any amusements of a similar I character. A grand stand with awning has been erected, and will accommodate about 1,000 people -comfortably; and, instead of the elastic ropes which on every previous occasion fenced in the Olympic ground, a strong two-railed fence has been erected. Other good arrangements have also been made, and Monday next ought to give^the Society a great triumph. NORTH SHORE ATHLETIC SPORTS. On Monday at the grounds attached to Holmes' Hotel there will bo some lively sport. The following races are intended to come oil 1: —Hurdle race, maiden race, sack race, wheelbarrow race, boy's race, old men's race, walking the greasy boom, barrel race, and quoit race..

CItEMOKNE CLUtDENS

These gardens will be open to the public on Monday and Tuosday next; tnoy are in beautiful condition and everything that man can require for his enjoyment are to be procured there. It i.s in fact the place to spend a happy day, and the attractions to be met with are well worth the journey. Dancing in the monster pavillion will take place to tho music provided by an efficient band. Various games will also be held for the enjoyment of all.

STJt.VWJiERRY. G.UIDEXS

New Year's Day will be kept at the Strawberry Gardens, llosebank Nursery, North Shore, in grand style. The Band of the .Rifle Brigade will in attendance, and will discourse various selections during tho day. Dancing intheEotunda for young men, maidens, and whoever else that like to join. Various games and amusements will take place in the adjoin ing paddock. Strawberries and oreani, ad libitum, will be supplied to the visitors >'n the garden, arbors, and on the grounds. Tina fnsitivitios will be continued on Tues uo i y.

VAUXIIALL GAEDENS

Those who enjoyed themselves so much at these gardens last Tuesday will probably pay them another visit on New Year's Da}\ All manner of amusements will be provided for the young people, in which generally old ones join. Refreshments will also be procurable.

SKATING ItIXK.

The vast area of the Drill Shed will be open as an American Skating Rink on Monday next. This will afford immense amusement to all lovers of skating, as they will find sufficient space to enjoy the manly exercise.

"REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY TO KEEP IT HOLY."

To the Editor of the EvENixa Stab. Sib, —I always thought that in. every Christian country it was usual to close the public offices on holidays, such, for instance, as Christmas Day, &c. Can-you tell me why in Auckland tho office of the Inspector of Police is kept open,—not only on all festive occasions,—but actually on the Sabbath also ? Surely, it must either bo a mistake, or is permitted from mistaken zeal, or what ? Such things ought not to be; as, to say the least, the example is not a good one?. What must the subordinate.-! think of a system that does not allow them the privilege of at tending a place of worship; the said office, I am told, being kept open from nine a.m. till five p.m. The head of the department must surely have forgotten that part of his catechism which says " Six days shalt thou labour, &c." Hoping I have not taken up too much of your valuable paper, I remain, Your's &c, A Respecter of the Saejutil"" [While respecting the conscientious feelings of our correspondent, we*fi'o! that in the present wicked state of the world tho police must bo regarded as an ex ceptional class, and that Mr Inspector Broham and his subordinates must watch whilo others pray. Ed. .27.&]

THE MARKET DAY.

The following petition is soliciting signa tures in the city, and we believe the country districts : —

"To Messrs A. Buckland, Hunter and JNoland and the other auctioneers of Auck land. We the undersigned country settlers and stoiekeepers are of opinion the existing arrangement of Friday, Marker day in Auckland is most inconvenient to all concerned, and entails considerable loss upon the general farmiag and commercial community j we therefore request respect fully you will revert to the holding your sales for horses, hay, and agricultural produce on Saturday as heretofore." Fere follow forty-one names, but; whether of settlers or towns-people we know not, as they are all strange to' as.

EXPORT OF GOLD PER NEVADA.

The Bank of New Zealand have lumped ! 2 boxes, containing 2927 02s goji §fe .Neyacla for Honolulu,

THE MESSIAH.

Yesteeday evening the membfii1 :* 6f the 1 Choral Society performed Handel's cele- 1 brated oratorio "The Messiah, m bt. P Paul'aOathedral. The churchwa-sri'owued, t not less than 800 persons beir ? present-. J After a short devotional semes, a col' ■* lection "was made in aid of the new organ , f fund. As, however, it had not been J publicly notified that any cal; yould. oe made, few came prepared, and what might 1 have been a large collection on] y amounted 1 0 £15 6s. Still it is by no means too J late even now for those to hand over their . subscriptions who would have done so last night, for the amounts will be received at any time by the office-bear err J With regard to the performance, which was under the able cbnduefcorship of Mr Joseph Browne, we are enabled to speak in terms of the most unqualified praise. With the exception of a little irregular movement among the basses in ' For unto us a child is born," the choruses were executed with the utmost pre cision. The difficult runs in this, 1 however, almost invariably have some I such effect. Perhaps the boat of all j was "All we like sheep" which was I rendered perfectly.^The "Hallelujah" was j splendidly sang, although a lifcl [•■■ careless- j ness was audible among the instrumen talists. The commencing recitative and , air " comfort ye" were taken by a gentle- j man whose well trained tei = ;■ voice gave 1 excellent effect to the mus 0. The saint-! gentleman sang " Oh, those that tellest" with great accuracy, although we cannot ■ help thinking it should have be'en taken by a contralto. Although the aotes sung j by a contralto and by a male voice in tiie j falsetto, aro identically the satn n yet what j the French call the timbre is .0 different in each that the effect on the oar in by no j means the same. A gentleman well- j known to musical fame and possessing a fine baritone .voice, here sang the very , difficult " But who shall abide" with great i correctness, and another rendered the j celebrated "Why do tbe nations" with j force and judgment. Indeed all the? soli \ were well sung, a\d some of 1 the young ladies besides having j a thorough knowledge of the musical art ! and highly cultivated taste, possess voices i of uncommon sweetness, particularly those who gave " But thou did.st not leave," and the lady who sang " He shall feed his flock." The same lady rendered " But he was despised" in a manner which was absolute perfection, and which has never before been attained by an amateur in Auckland. Altogether the oratorio wa3 performed in a most satisfactory manner, , and the exceedingly difficult " Amen" j chorus rendered with precision,—a thing seldom done. The instrumental portion, too, was all through as near perfection as could be ; and Mr Browne deserves the highest praise for the state of efficiency into which his perseverance has brought the Society. Mr Livingstone, the organist of St Paul's, also deserves, great credit for the skilful manner in which he accom panied the recitations and some of the heavier choruses.

HARBOR BOARD

A. special meeting of the Harbor Board was held yesterday afternoon, at which were present Captain Daldy, chairman, and Messrs Philips, Casey, Copland, Macready, Dargavillo, Boylaii, Anderson, Niccol, and Joues.

The Chairman said the object of the special meefing was to pass the salaries for the future year, as well as the accounts of liabilities, so that, they might be audited and seat ia to the Government by the 14th January. He suggested that the officers be Informed that after the Ist proximo they hold their offices subject to any new arrangements the Board may hereafter make, and that the salaries of chief harbormaster, pilots, and wharfingers be taken into consideration next meeting ; he suggested also that next meeting should be on Tuesday week. A molion was made to that effect by Mr Philips, and seconded by Mr Darga ville.

This -vas carried

The monthly accounts were then passed, and expenditure to the amount of £3232 15s 7d, was authorised, leaving a balance of £433 13s sd, at the credit of the board. AJloflg discussion then took place in regard to the appointment by the chairman of a person to collect the tolls, and it was held that as the appointment was temporary only, the proceeding was regular.

Mr Boylan moved, and Mr Jones seconded a motion to the effect that the Secretary be instructed to write to the Superintendent, requesting to know when it woiild be convenient to pay the £25,000 voted by the Provincial Government, for harbor purposes.

Tie Secretary then reacLfl, report of his proceedings when in^Sydney and Mel boime, which deta^M much valuable information wjyftfci he had collected in ro3' jJ!i '^tteffrnanagement of the Harbour ~,»Uj_?pHrti4cct. Mr. Joaes proposed, and Mr Philips Seconded, a motion diroctingthe secretary to convey the thanks of-the Board to the gentlemen namrd in the report. This was carr&J, and Mr Ogilvie was sho thanked for im elaborate report, and Hie trouble he had takeu:

On the motion of Mr Anderson, seconded by Mr Jones, it was resolved to postpone the next meeting of the Board until '£ues day week. This terminated the business:

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

i • THIS fino clip.per ship having disciKarged her inward cargo has connnenced to tajlu^ in cargo for London, and is announcod to sail on the morning of Thursday, the 18th proximo, weather perraifting. Captain Aslibv is to be complinientod for having discharged his viesssnl in such a short space of time. We atiderstand that nearl}' all the passenger bertha are already engaged, Baofi is the popularity of this well-known vessel.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Tits .-Dltt^su:,i>is performance continues to draw sflFowded houses at this Theatre. Fill' . i a marked improvement in the cotaib of *J^ Pantomime. Miss <" - }«:•■ ; >fj(^ ''Love amongst the Roses," -vi I. ■ i*amandor Sara," and was rap /•■.■(■ viv "pinudec!. To-night will bo the iast oi' tilio Pantomime.

UNKNOWN

iußv performance at this theatre last even pjisst,,. a jjreat succ6B|. The pantomime being ,■,£••' better thaa^yer. everybody Burtoi ..;: ijL p s,o their .vork. Miss Maggie Mar«-»^ .._,. favorite, appeared as greeted « Rough Diamond;1 and was B. N.«7°Vitli thunders of applause. Mr to be con\ ;3] tj ie enterprising manager, 13 afford tlio i'v.witod for Uis endeavors to possible. a,s muf-h aniu-ietaent aX last evening r ? announcea to tlv- audience Mr Mbrtoh'iat on Monday evening ne* Hareourt CoG-vvares will appear aa Sir ranee." Miss &ley in " London A-jsu • course of anothtrtees will also appear ill performance will U^esJc. This evoiliiii? s of the volunteer offi.cer,d«:i' the patronage be well attended. ■ , andwiU uo doubt

UNKNOWN

._ LCOIDBNT. ' A sejiious accident luis b Samuel Brooking, of ihe ftippened to Mr. Davis and Brooking, share-in of Messrs. sarance Buildings, He was brokers of In on horseback las', evening fcturninghome hours, and on reaching oymofter business j)OL-se became restive and and bolted, bat he iuamansgeabje again obtaining control overieceeded m Ou arming oppose tho J^^mmaL drays happened to be passrtig .J . and, in endeavouring to p £ «"« ouier j them, his horse shi^ and Z£hF£> rider in violent contact with iZ?*fL „'{ ofoneoftbedrays/breakingft^^f above the ankle. Mr Broolo^ s ' »*J3 however, to regain his pos^f^' saddle, although in great a gentlemen passing came tj 7 r andhe was convoyed as speed :j __ n n<m ; ble to his own residence in ,oOutfr INewion, where he was atteafbei by Dr StockwelL and the fractured joint was set. He at tributes no blame whatever to the drivers of the drays, the accident entirely arose i through the restiveness of his horse, it : not having been properly brokeu in.

This ia the waj an American editor explained a phenomenon:—" You, have seen a cow, no doubt. Well, a cow is not a phenomenon. You have seen an apple tree. Well, an apple tree is not a pheno menon. But when you see the cow go up the tree tail foremost to pick apples, it i 3 a phenomenon."

By the last English Mail we observe that the Middlesex Magistrates had re fused licences for Cremorne Gardens and Highbury Barn, but granted a license for music only to the Alhambra and Holborn Music Halls.

A pianist is up at the Catskill Mountains catching trout. At last accounts he was hauling in about 200 a day. He takes a piano with him, and plays with one hand and fishes with the other. But pianists can do anything.

THE EVENING STAB, SATURDAY,, DECEMBER 30, 1871.

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J CATER (late Chombie's), ROYAL • PHOTO GRAPHIC GALLERY.Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in in forming his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Crombie ; atid having secured the services of Mr Orombie's kte Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civilty and attention, as welJ as first»class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction.. J. 0. also wishes to inform the Ladies that arrangements are being made for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children. NOTICE. RJ YATES begs to inform the residents • of Parnell and the public generally, that after the Ist day of January, 1872, the business now being carrried on by Me Thomas Watees will be taken by him, when he trusts that by strict attention to business, keeping goods of the very best quality, and selling at a reasonable profit, to merit the same support as his predecessor. IN retiring from the business which ho has carried on successfully for so many years, the undersigned begs to return his sincere thanks to all those who have honored him with their patronage, and hopes that the same liberal support will be given to his successor (Me B J Yates), whose long experience in the Grocery trade will enable him to give the fullest satisfaction to all who may become customers of his. T. ELLISON, BOOT-MAKER, 78 Queen -street. iS now selling Boots during the Christmas Holidays at less than Cost- ' Men's Elastic Sides, reduced 25 per cent Men's Wellingtons, reduced 25 per cent Ladies' Kid Boots, reduced 25 per cent: Patent St Crispin Shoes, reduced 25 percent Girls' Coloured Cashmere Boots, for parties at less than cost All other Goods sold low in proportion T. ELLISON, 78, QtJEEN-STHEET. TJANDSOMELY BOUND BOOKS ill for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. AT E.WAY T E ' S AUCKLAND LIBRARY, . 100, Queen street. A liberal discount to the trade and scliools



ALBERT-STREET CONGRERATION AL CHURO3.—Minister: Wablow Dayies, M.A. —To-morrow Eveaing, Decem ber 31st (D.V) : A Eeview of the Year 1871. Service to commence at v 8 39 o'clock. H ALT;.—STjNDXE ~ KSK-ViCES— KJ Conducted by Samcjbl Eoft ?R, B.A.— December 31st. -ilorning: How have we spent the year ? Evening : Thoughts for the last night of the year IS7I • WANTED to Soil Cheap, a Second-hand Smith and Wellstood's No. 8 Peeress Stove ; also Improved Patent Portable Smoke-, consuming Ovens., Colonial Ovens, and Wrought Iron Ranges, ab Heebebt H SillTH, Auckland Iron Works, High street. WANTED, a general Servant; washing not required. —Apply to Mrs RobeetOiV, Upper Syraon^s street, next the Mount Eden Toll bar. WANTED, a Breaking Saw Man for the Cornwall Saw Mills, ipply at Onehunga or Custom House street. WANTED, a Cornish Boiler, of either 10 or 20 horsepower.—W JCawkwell, "Vulcan Lane. WANTED; by a young person, an engages ment as (3-overness to instruct children under twelve. —All enquiries to be addrensed X., Stab office. WANTED, a Purchaser for " The Home," a villa residence in Onehunga of 12 I rooms, with 1£ acres of land, and good stables, ! &c. Price £450. —Apply to Captiin Symonds. WANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria street. Seferences required. WANTED, a " Man who thoroughly understands the cordial making. NB.—None other nfied apply to C Sutxon1 j Eden Crescent. "\T7~ANTED KNOWN that Mining Com* V¥ panics' and Business Stamps of all descriptions are made in superior style, at the shortojt notice by J. Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite IJuited Service Hotel. WANTED, Mining Managers and Bjisi nesa people to call and examine the latest and most improved Stamps and Presses at I. Alexander's, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite the United Service Hotel. ________^.' WANTED— 10,000 dozen Bottles.— Highest price-given.—Golden Crown Brewery, Welles jey street. WANTED toiPurchase,.a Freehold Pro* perty of from 100 to 1000 acres. The Land must be of #>od quality and a P^"l^. ■stream1 u-/w'at*> "is indispeasabl^T-^Ainl*-1 Coeuß-USE and Son, %e^treet. ___l^ v". . — W~ ANTED iKNOWJ^phat D. GOLDIB is prepared to 4ippLj all kinds of Timber and other Biulchto Materials, in- ? ; oluding Sashes, Door?, M° u ldmgs, BroM/ Timber, Houseblooks, Posts,l&jis, Hardvvood v , Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bhrj^ ao d Blue Ga»-\ Laths, Shingles,&c.,&B££Ttha lowest makert v prices, at his Yai'.b/c! n3 touvhon9e street. ANY person / oand ;sttek*^ *u > *t A Engine Bf ni6 o f the fire Bn^e J' id^ry^mfClpJant Will be pr^^ oa ■'-^ A. ASHSH, Qt PL EN DID T«a«*£r^D P^3ll^! O Rag for «ile.-Oii vk^i^Mr PtjlH^ 3 nex(,Pet<!rs'b, baker, S.vmowif *mP'