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WANTED, a Pantryman.—Apply at the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen | street. WANTED KNOWN that Mining Com* panics' and Business 'Stamps of all descriptions are made in superior style, at the shortest notice by J. Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. .. TT7" ANTED, Mining Managers and Busi- V V ness 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 Immediately, a Waiter.— Apply Victoria Hotel, Victoria street. Reference requirod. WANTED, 'an efficient Man Cook to proceed to Tauranga.—Apply between the hours of 8 and 12 a m to Mr McDonald, Portland House, Hobson street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Adrain, Forester's Arms Hotel, Albert street. WANTED, a general Servant; also a Nurse Girl.—Apply immediately at the Old House at Home Hotel, Victoria street Prince of "Wales Theatre. TTARLEQUIN, RED RIDING HOOD WANTED, a Female Servant, to assist in housework.—Pueling's Dining Rooms, Queen street Wharf. WANTED, a good Dressmaker > also, one or two assistants. —Apply to Mrs Haynes, opposite City Hall, Queen street. Prince of Wales Theatre. p. RAND CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Manu, kau, Hotel, Onehunga. BOTTLES BOTTLES !! BOTTLES ! ! —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedell & Watson, Wyndham street, next" Clanricarde Hotel. WANTED, a smart respectable youth for a shop. Apply to Star Office. •* TYT ANTED — 10,000 dozen Bottles.— VV Highest price given.—Golden Crown Brewery, Wellesley street- . . rTTANTED to Purchase, a Freehold Pro* VV perty of from 100 to 1000 acres. The Land r» ;sb be of good qualify and a powerful stream of water is indispensable.—Samuel Cochr. he and Son, Fort street. *fTJ ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE 'f'Y is prepared to supply all kinds of Tiiu'uvz and rthov Building Ur-tflrials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broat? I Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood | Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Guir Laths, Bhmgles,&c.,&c., at the lowest make/L prices, at his Yards Custom-house street. WANTED Known that Hoidship and Co are compelled to clear out during the 'present month their very large stock of Timber and other Building Materials from their Yards in Custom»house street. An early call and cash are necessary to obtain great bargains. »- - ._ § WANTED, a situation in a respectable Linen or Woollen Drapery Establish ment, by a young man with three years experience.—^Address office of this paper. THE Treasurer of tbe Home for Neglected and Destitute Children begs to acknow ledge the receipt of live Pounds from the Hon James Farmer, ard Five Pounds from J. N. Crombie, Esq, be.ng Christmas gifts to the Institute. Prince of Wales Theatre. TO THE CHILDREN 1-.—30 of the Naval Cadets of No. 2 Company will appear. WANTED Known that James W Waller c Timber Meehant, Custom-hous, street, is prepared to supply with dispatc every description of Bulding Timber, Door Sashes, Mouldings, Hcuse Blocks, Shingle and Palings, at the lowsst market rates. WANCED, GOOD Tailors.— Apply immediately to S Coombes, City Clothing Mart. Prince of Wales Theatre, TO - NIGHT .-Come and see Little Red Riding Ho>d and the Naughty woif. ;;; WANTED— 500 #en to DINE at the American Festaurant, Wellesley street East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea% son for the small charjp of 6d per Meal: The Dinner includes the v.ry best of soup, fish, joints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding.- Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: Coals. Coals. WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, from ship's side at Thirty -Shillings per ton. Terms strictiy cash. —Apply to W. ELRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of drey and Queen streets NEWMAEKEI ATHLETIC S POETS. THE Prizes of the above will be paid to the winners on Thursday Evening, the 28th, at 7 p m, at the Newmarket Hitel. All accounts to be sent in by 3 o'clock. R WEBBER, V Secretary. | .THO yBE LET—The well-situated business JL Premises, 44, Queen-street, opposite the Insurance Buildings. Apply to T. H. Hall, 42, Queen-street. FOR Immediate SALE, a Two-roomed Cottage and Outhouses at West Newton Rope-walk, cheap. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom-house street.



FOR SALE, a Large Bagatelle Board; fittings complete. — For particulars apply Star Office. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEA.R HOLI DAYS. — Persons wishing to enjoy these holidays with a Roast Goose or Good Old English Roast Beef, without the unbearable heat generally endured, should call at Herbert H. Smith's High street, and get one of his Improved Patent Portable Smoke-consuming OVENS, which are acknowledged by all to be the Best and Cheapest Ovens ever invented, as they require no setting and very little fuel, and are to be had at the low price of 30s. Also, mothers of families in town and country will find these ovens will render cookery a much more bearable, pleasanter, and cooler occupa tion as the heat is enclosed, and they can be placed outside. Illustrated Price List of Patent Ovens and Wrou&ht Iron Ranges sent post free to any part of the colony.—Herbert H. Smith, High street opposite Rout's and back of J, C. Morrin's. CHOEAL SOCIETY. THE " Messiah" will be performed on the evening of FRIDAY next, the 29th inst, in St Paul's Church. Further)particulars will be given hereafter. , W. H. CONNEL, Hon. Sec Prince of Wales Theatre. OOME and see the 20 little Girls forming a Boquet. QUEBEC GOLD MING COMPANY (REGISTERED).-Notice is hereby given that unless all Calls due are paid up within three days, the shareswill be advertised for forfeiture. R. HORNE, Manager. December 21, 1871. MATAWAI GOLDMINING AND QUARTZ-CRUSHING COMPANY (Registered). —An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders will be held in the Company's Office, Queen street, Auckland, on Friday, January 19, 1872, at 2 o'clock pm. Business : the consideration and passing of Rules, and the election of Directors and Auditors. R HORNE, Manager: Auckland, December 27, 1871. JL © >fc LODGE UNITED SERVICE, 421, I.C. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room. Masonic Hotel, This ( Wednesday) Evening, 27th instant (St John's Day), at 7 30 o'clock. N.B.—-Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. JAMES 0. DOULL, P.M.,' Secretary and Treasurer. City Council dike*, 26th December, 1871. IVT'OTICE is hereby given thafc, ' i JJM Mr Jamteb FARMER, Me Frederick Lambert Prime, And Mr Edward Isaacs, have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office of Councillor for the City of Auck* land, and that a Poll will be taken for the election of one Councillor on Wednesday, the 3rd January,lß72, at the Mechanics' Institute, High street, within the said city, between the hours of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and 4 o'clock in the afternooon. P A PHILIPS, ■■■>■■' Mayor and Returning Officer. SKATING!! SKATING ! ! ! 11/TESSRS HOWELL & HAZZARD, In introducing the above Popular American Entertatniunt, Solicit the patronage of the Auckland public to the SKATING E I N X AT THE CITY HALL THIS EVENING, at 7 30 o'clock. , Admission : Is. REMOVAL. THE Offices of the Norwich Union Fire and Life Societies have been removed from Shortland street to Vaile's Buildings, corner of Queen and Wyndham streets.— Entrance from Wyndham street. GE®. S. GRAHAM, Inrpector and Agent. .A Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows, viz : At the Coal Yard, screened Coal 24s per ton Unscreened do 22s „ Slack do "17s „ From the hulk Cantero 20s „ By order of the Directors. J A GILFILLAN, ; Secretary. THE subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public that he has enlarged the Corner Auction Mart, Queen and Wyndham streets, and haying taken one of those large new brick stores opposite the Herald Office, he is now prepared to receive, store, and sell Colonial Produce, Furniture, and Merchandise of all kinds, on terms advantageous to vendors. A liberal reduction made on out-door sales. Accounts as usual promptly settled GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer, Land and Commission Agent. EICE, COCOA, CUEEANTS, &c. innBAQS DRESSED JAVA RICE JL\J\J 6 cases Homoeopathic Cocoa 60 gross Day and Martin's Blacking Split Peas, Arrowroot, &c Landed this day from City of Adelaide. Also,■ 125 boxes Belmont Candles 60 barrels Currants ■30 tons Fine Stowed Salt Landed from City of Auckland and Chile. GEO W OWEN, 11, Queen street. December 22,1871.



MEDICAL. NOTICE of eemoval. MR. A. M. WILLIAMS BEGS to inform his Friends and Patrons, ! that he has Reji®ved his Dispensary from Hobson street (where be has been for i the last six rears) to 215, Queen street, opposite j the City Hall. Business resumed this day. . December 22. . Best Screened Bay of Islands Coal. DELIVERED WITHIN THE CITY AND SUBURBS. (Loose or in bags) AT REDUCED RATES. Apply to HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent, 7> Queen street. December 4,1871 STRAWBERRY GARDENS, ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHOEE, ON CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS! ARBOR accommodation for two hundred Visitors. Large Swings on the ground ! Fruit and other Rsfreshments sold. Return Tickets per steamers: One Shilling., Admission to the Garden, Free. A. G OLDIE, ROSEBANK NURSERY. TOYS ! TOYS !! TOYS !!! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS at Market Place, Queen street.—l case Wax Dolls, 9dto4s6d, worth 10s ; China Dolls, 6d and Is ; Wood Dolls, Id and 3d ; Rag Dolls, 9d each ; Money Boxes, 4d to Is 3d ; Balls, Id ; Popguns, "2d ; Musical Tops, 6d ; Magio Daggers, 6d; Watches, 3d ; Pistols, 4d ; Bugles, 2d to 6d ; Horns, 6d , Drawing Slates, 3d ; Mouth Organs, 2d to 4d ; Rattles, 3d;; Museal Balloons, Id ; Whistles, Id; 150 Songs on sheets, 3d each; Assorted Earrings, 6d per" pair; Black ditto, Is per pair ; Asorted Brooches, 6d to Is 6d; Ivory Crosses, 6d each; Belt Buckles, 9d to Is; Scarf Pins and Finger Rings, 6d each; Rimmell's Perfumery, 8d per bottle; ditto Pomade, Is ; ditto best Violet Powder fid per - packet; ditto Soap, 3d per cake; Paper Collars. 11 tolGaize, 6d per box; Braces, 9d per pair ; Belts, 9d; Men's J3ocks,tsuperior quality, 6d and 8d per pair ; Ladies' Stockings, 8d and Is?" White Stays; 3s 5 Pocket Hand* kerchiefs, 6d each ; Hair Nets, 6d and 8d ; Towels, 8d each ; Children's Socks, 3d to 8d; ditto Boots,2s toj^a,t^^^_^i^r^-o^b!> *__%) 1 TT* (i»f"_j : -*1 * -*■*•* J * "--,--1 --*i>J» w. i^avi. , j v.,a $ i>oot Uaces, 4d and 6d per dozen; Braid, Laco, Cotton, Tape, Thread, Needles, Buttons, Tooth Brushes, Pencils, Thimbles, Crochet j Hooks, Match Boxes*--Corkscrews, Darning > Cotton,- »wl ofßSr'articlea too numerous to | mention, at J. WILLIAMS, (Late H Watt) ... , . Market Place, Queen street. ■VTORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital, £2,300,000 ,* Established 1808. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. Capital £550,000 j Established 1821., Prospectuses and full particulars on applica tion to GEO. S. GRAHAM, Inspector and Agent, Vaile's Buildings. ~ 8 E A-B A T RTWG. THE SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALE'S POINT, affords the healthful luxury of a Salt Water Bath, with thorough protection from the dangers attendant on ordinary sea bathing. The graduated solid rock bottom affords a safe footing, which, together with steps and diving boards on all sides, assures the pleasure of a bath to the most nervous, as well as to the boldept swimmer. Tickets for one year ... ...,'a£l 1 0 Ditto Children under 12 ... £0 10 6 A single bath... ... /£0 0 3; An allowance made on family tickets. For ladies only, from 10 to 12 each day,—Sunduys excepted. - For tickets apply to HENRY KEESING, JUN., 58, Queen street. QUEEN-STEEET WHARF. E. MOO EE, v WINE, SPIRIT, BEER MERCHANT >:...;/ AND IMPORTER. *■ The Public and Shipping Supplied with Wines and Spirits op First Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BBANDY Campbelltbn'. Scotch Whiskey Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Geneva Gin Fine Old Bum, 30 o.p. . Cura^oa ~ .- -. ... ' Maraschino Cherry Cordial Cherry Brandy : ' ' .'. Orange Bitters Orange Boven German Bitters ' ' Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Ginger Wine Sparkling Hook Champagne, pints and quaits Australian White and Red Wine _ - BURTON ALE, lis per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon j in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks.. R.M. has on sale a small quantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. •j-500 BOTTLES WANTED.



HOLIDAYS ! HOLIDAYS !! __ 4 H. ATKINS WILL SELL DUEING THE CHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT LOWEE PEICES THAN CHARGED BY ANY HOUSE I■' ■ > ' IN AUCEXAND. H. ATKINS, TTTILL also be most happy to offer as Discount, Free and without Charge for the next fortnight, to all Purchasers, to tho ajrtonnfc of One Pound, Gauntlets, Gloves, Lie« Falls, Hosiery, Tics, Collars, or any other useful article they may Belect, of not less value tfttn uwo Duniiugs. "'"• •...-.,^ fc „ '-' . ' 7 '" ' To all Purchasers «of larger amounts a pro portionate selection will be freely offered; Gentlemen purchasing Outfitting or Cloth* ing will vnot be charged [for Tics, Collars, Braces, ar.d Scarves. Baskets are placed on the Counter, and a free selection of now and useful Goods placed therein. Customers will not be insulted by unsaleable Rubbish, neither will other Goojs be, altered in price to pay for these Discount Goods, but as before stated, every decsription OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, SOLD AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICE IN AUCKLAND. - . • ■ . ■ f Yik N.B.—These Discount Goods are freely offered as an expression of the appreciation by ' . I- H.A. of the abundant patronage bestowed on m since commencing Business. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY & HONEYMAN. -. ■ :'i ]-: '.:■ ! ' •■'■■:..': i ':'.<: _ d ■.:.:-.'. .'.: .■':■' '.. 'i. Ay . ■ ..- i. .. ■ [-■:.:: A..-L '.•'..';: i : ..; • .7.7 ':' 0 : -.:. 77: i j. ■'/■'.;■ O', .... i " ' ■ . :, '~',,-,, , 'A. A.-'. I •..' ''' L !.: '"' • . I ' '■' • '.-' •' ,



SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. Capital—ONE MILLIQN STERLING. Head Office, 28, St Vincent Place, Glasgow. Directors: Chairman—Alexander Crum, Esq, of Thorn liebank H E Crum Ewing, Jun, Esq, Merchant, Glasgow Hugh Brown, Esq, Manufacturer, Glasgow Richard Kidston, Esq (Messrs A G Kidston and Co), Glasgow James King, Younger of Carnpß.e, Esq, Glasgow James Kirkland, Esq, Glasgow Charles Randolph, Esq, shipbuilder, Glasgow John Moffat, Esq, Ardrossan D S Cargill, Esq (Messrs Win Milne and Co), Glasgow and Ceylon Manager—Frederick J Hallows, Esq Consulting Physician—Dr P A Simpson Auditor—J Graham, Esq, C A Solicitors—Messrs Towers Clark, Roberton, and Ross Bankers—The Clydesdale Bank Agents—PREECE AND GRAHAM, Shcrtlandstreet, Auckland. mO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen, —Having been Nominated for the vacant seat in the City Council, 1 beg to solicit your suffrages at the ensuing election; and if returned I will do my best to serve you faithfully. Yours obediently, F. L. PRIME. Anglesea street. I TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. T* ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a number of Ratepayers, I have tho honor to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages lisa Councillor for tho ensuing Election; and, if returned, I will advocate strict economy, supporting only expensive. improvements when absolutely necessary, and above ail, endeavor to keep down ad ditiona rate?. Yours obediently, .. . ~ EDWARD ISAACS. ( CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE FOLLOWING. GOOD 3 JUST RECEIVED AT M 0 RE Y'S, 156, QUEEN-STREET, WILL BE SOLD CHEAP DURING THIS WEEK : Ladies' and Children's Trimmed Hats, from Is lid to 17s 6d Ladies and Children's Straw Hats, from Is each Infant's Cashmere Hoods, richly braided, from 3s lid to 7s 6d (all half price) ' Infant's Satin Hats, quilted, 5s 6d Infants Merino Pellisses, 8s lid Infant's Long Robes and Frocks, richly worked, from 4s lid Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, all at reduced prices Chemises, 2s lid ; Ladies' Drawers, 2s lid Petticoats, 2s lid ; Night Dresses, 5s 6d Stays, colored and white Ladies and Children's Alpaca Jackets, from Is lid Ladies' and Children's Ready-made Dresses Ribbons in all shades Mourning, Bridal, and Colored Flowers 300 Black Lace Shawls, 5s 6d to 7s 6d A large Asportment Made and Real Feathers White and Colored Tulle and Gossamers Hoyles, Fast Colored Prints and Muslins With a variety of Summer Dress Materials 5000 yards Fast Colored Lilac Prints, 4|d per yard Wide Sash Ribbon, all colors, 9d per yard ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND DIS COUNT RETURNED. . P.S.- -Town and Country Customers are invited to inspect the Stock. HATS AND BONNETS TRIMMED. The above will all be Cleared Opf at Greatly Reduced Prices. M O iT Y'S, 15 6, QUEEN-STEEET. • ■ , ■■■"■iiiii mm ■!■—ii.— ii i. ,m ig m.™ ■ jiiiiiii >■■—■■ 'ißfc C* ALATEA FROM SYDNEY. mMtmSS*. A Sight Entry lo clear the vessel will be passed TO-MORROW at Noom ' HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. _. TjV)R PORT UNDERWOOD. J||||||a\ The favorite ship -__EX CHILE, will clear for the above port on or about the 28th instant. For passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. -T-& iniOß HOKIANGA. ■W|Rjl|^\ The regular trader Br] i Th MARY ELIZA, O F Mann, Master, making Monthly Trips between Auckland and Hokianga, will sail as above This (Wednesday) Evening, the 27th instant. M NICCOL, Agent. December 20,1871,



_ /GOLDEN CROWN FOR VT THE THAMES. *^_\Wgggs£^ LEAVE AUCKLAND. Thursday, 28th Dec, 11 o'clock morning Friday, 23th Dec,- 11 o'clock morning LEAVE THAMES. Wednesday, 27 Dec, 6 o'clock evening Thursday, 28th December, 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, 29th December, 4 o'clock afternoon Fares —saloon, 7s 6d ; steerage, ss. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. ~Z~ "OOYAL ALFRED FOR XjMfk -t^ COROMANDEL AND Jf^rf^ GRAHAMSTOWN. .SSfijffiSi^^i*s CoBOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Wednesday, 27, 5 p m Freight, 10s per ton. Fares —Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. -1 y T^OR HOKIANGA DIRECT. "fTlNj^tvS. The regular trader j||j|yg. - HERALD, Captain James McKenzie, will sail for the above port on Thursday, 28th inst. For freight or passage apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. December 27, 1871. ; /|\k T?OR NAPIER. <&Ms3gd' STAR OF THE SOUTH, Captain F. Holmes, will leave as above on Thursday next, 28th inst. For freight or passage, apply to J. S. MACFARLANE, .*u TIILAGSTAFF FERRY. 'j£o§i§& Time Table North Shore iMfisiiiiiiiilfi- Ferry Boats. EVERY DAY: HALF-HOURLY. NIGHT BOAT. Every night, weather permitting. North Shore Auckland 7-20 pm 8 pm 10.30 pm 11pm Tickets available for both ferry boats. HOLMES BEOS. /2N. i I_T Z. STEAM SHIPPING . JCiy§\ LM • COMPANY(LIMITED EXCURSION FARES. RETURN TICKETS at single- pares to any Southern Port, will be issued at this Agency up to the Middle of Jannary, ava.fea.ble for return by any of the above Company's Seamers to the 31st of January next. / The Tickets will in no case be Transferable. COMBES & DALD/t, ■ jtgents. ftM^jflL thoCH).LA lb o Benkto -Mmfr tho undersigned . y, , Q 011 tho -*§»Sga» 28th inst, olher Vi ;,, y, y will not be recognised, y - OW&N St CHiAHAM.' . « ft 1E AjtTO "*::: LBOURNE *>3Kv -r uALLi*'tj Liir Napier, McMeckan, Blackwood, k Qo.'h Splendid steamship ALBION, will be despatched from Auckland-on or about Tuesday, the 2nd January, y. _. For freight or passage, apply to A HENDERSON & MACFARLANE:-' TjIOR THE THAMES., v_^^R^^^ A Cargo Boat every day from The ps ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under— Friday, for Thames. - J MORTON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street, Auckland. EGULAR STEAM COM MUNICATION WITH t^SC°^^. THB BAY OF ISLANDS, DUKE OF EDINBURGH, will leave as follows— From Auckland to Russell—Every Thurs day, _ p m. From Kussell to Auckland—Every Saturn day, 1 p m. For all particulars apply to Hague Smith and Walker, No 8* Insurance Buildings, Auckland; A VilcoQ, Russell j or to L G Copeee, Waitangi. A USTRALIAN STEAM JX»Jb<^ -OL NAVIGATION Oo's REGULAR MONTHLY class Steam Line be tween Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the Australian Steam Navigation Company's Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF ADELAIDE, D. Walker, Commander, will leave this for above ports on Saturday, 23rd inst, at 4 p.m. For freight or passage, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. /K. TTIOR LONDON DIRECT. yp^|j^^\. The welLknown Composite ijgf&^&JJL Clipper Ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, - Al 16 years at Lloyds, Captain W. Ashby will sail for London, in January, 1872. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK, SMART & CO., Agents. Auckland, December 19, 1871. .OVERLAND ROUTE TO <I*V2^ \J ENGLAND. TsSammmWrn* The United States, New Zealand, and Australia Mail Steamship Line; FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Go vernment for a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steam ihip NEVADA, 2,143 tons register, J. H. Blethen, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, Saturday, the; 30th December, at 2 p m. . For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to I HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.



mHEA TR E ROY ALi Manager MrJPHydes. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, Decembor 27. Probably one of the greatest wonders of the world is the extraordinary success of the GREAT COMIC CHRISTMAS BUR LESQUE AND PANTOMIME, which will commence at 9 o'clock precisely, entitled HARLEQUIN BILLY TELL; OR THE GORGEOUS GORGON OF THE GOL CONDAS. Miss Clara Stephenson ... ... Billy Tell Mr Burford ■ Gesler LAUGHABLE COMEDIETTA. After which Miss Burford's Song and Dahce, " Juove Among the Eoses." rp HE A TRE.R O YAL The Australian Grimaldi, WALTER DUDLEY. For the Christmas Festivities. .'. =, pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee Mr B. N. Jones. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, Dec 27. The Grand Christmas Pantomime, HARLEQUIN LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, AND THE MISTLETOE BOUGH. The Liliputian Army, by 30 Naval Cadets of No. 2 Company. The Animated Boquet, composed of 20 . Little Girls. A. IODEL OF THE NEVADA ! r Now on VrEW!! GREAT SUCCESS. WILL be Exhibited THIS EVENING, at the premises lately occupied by Mr W. Rattray, Draper, Shortland street, A SPLENDID ILLUMINATED MODEL OF THE U:S. STEAMSHIP NEVADA, One of the best pieces of workmanship ever seen in Auckland. Doors Open as usual, from 7 to 11 pm. CREMORNE! CREMORNE!! ' CEIMORNE!!! I™ - ■ ■ ■ .- ■. Lino CHEISTMAS FE&TIYITIES. THE above well, known place of amusement will be opened to the public duringthe - . Christmas Holidays, commencingßoxingDay, December 26th, with ■ the following programme:--; . , B0 .' ■ # Maiden Foot Race - - »• Three-legged Race ','-:' Barrel Rata " - . Greasy BcHJin Quoit Matcli : A Handicap Fotpt Race" y A Wheelbarro# Race Sack Race j Skittles, Crijeket, &c Dancing ia the Mtinster Pavillionj an efficient Band in attendance. £. BOULTER, ■ ; .; . :"■'.% Proprietor. CHEISTMAS CAKES f -.'• ''-..- • .:■ "AND- A., .' ' "", A''. *' tVi " :' . TWELFTH-DAY CAKES,. PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL,,! in great Variety, at CANNINGS, CONFECTIONEE^, ST. MUNGO PLACi.* CHRISTMAS SWEE^ GONSISIING of _-on-Boh.,Kain and _?anoy Cossaques, Foi tune-telling v Cossaques, Gipsy Nuts, Matrimony, Chocolate- Drops, and Cream, and a great variety of other 9 first .i . .'class Goods. A .-." i; i.\3 Orders f&r Mihce Pies, will be received up to 3 o'clock on Saturday, 23rdinstanfc._ Plain and Fancy Biscuits in tins of allsi_.es, %&■;- TU S T E E C E IYEJi '" :: FROM: SYDNEY, • EX "CITY OF ADELAIDE," j A CHOICE LOT OF . t P I N E APPL ESi APRICOTS, a ; CHERRY PLUMS, "»J !B A N A- N A S, - NAVAL ORANGES, and r, WEST INDIAN DATES, AT U.S.N.Z. AND A. ERUIT DEPOT, QUEEN STEEET, Opposite the Bank op New Zealand AND AT THE FIJIAN HOUSE, WHARF. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CON TRACT, A First-class Investment, ONE of the best Hotels in the Auckland Province, together with the goodwill of the same. . '::.'-'-'_ 7 The proprietor has determined to dispose of the business on acoount of ill-health; Terms Easy. Apply to-Mr Samuel Coch rane. Principals only dealt with. Auckland, 7th December, 1871; To-morrow, Thursday, December 28. The subscriber will sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11,o'clock,^ A f\ CASES APP L E 8 Ai\J 6 bags Onions ; - 20 Cheese .-- A,;,. 50 sides Bacon ...' • ,A 20 Hams '. ■„ 20 pieces Rolled Mutton ,-y 4 tons of Old potatoes. ||| ■ No Reserve._. .. - ,-4..• ./ • '*- L.y^EA?^; l_ Auctioneer-