SHIPPING- INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET—This evening, 7.14. HIGrH WATER—This afternoon, 2.39,

STEAMER FOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Lady Bowon, 5 o'clock

ARRIVALS.

St Kilda, 8 8., from Wanganui (m tno Manukau). Clyde, schooner, from WanKarei. Sunbeam, schooner, from Wungaroa.

DEPARTURES.

Strathnaver, schooner, lor vie xmy vi Islands.

IMPORTS.

Per St Kilda, s s., from Wanganui—36 head cattle 350 sheep, 40 pigs 5 cases cheese 7 kegs butter order; 2 boxes McDonald— Cruickshank, Smart, and Co., agents.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Southern ports—Keera, s s, to-morrow Sydney—City of Adelaide, ss, 23rd inst For Honolulu—Nevada 28th instant Wangarei (excursion)— Duke of Edinburgh,

Ps 26th Napier—Star of the South, s s to»morrow, nt

4pm. Kaipara—Aurora, scbooner, this day London—City of Auckland, January

ARRIVAL OF THE ST. KILDA.

The WSN. Company's ss. St Kilda, Captain Flowerday, left Wanganui on the 19th instant at 4 p m., orossed the Manukau bar on the 20th at 13 pm-i arriving at One hunga at lam. on the 21st. Fine weather. We are indebted to to Mr Wixey, purser, for our files. Passengers—Messrs McLean, Wilson, and Douglas.

The schooner fvanhoe, McGregor, master. leaves for Mongonui this afternoon. Passengers —Mrs Jfeale, Master and Mi9S Butler, Master Gorrie, and Master McGregor.

COMMERCIAL

EvE>'Txa Star Office, Thursday afternoon

Messrs Cochrane and Son sold to-day at their auction rooms, Fort street, the leases of the undermentioned fees and tolls for the year ending December 21st, 1872: —Lot 1, fees leviable at the public slaughterhouse. New-, market, £81, J Clayton ; lot 2. Panraure Bridge tolls, £20, W Kirby , lot 3, Newmarket tolli £226, P McG-arry ; lot 4, Otahuhu and Slip pery Creek, tolls, £61, T Stringer ; lot 5, Great North Road toll, £25, W JVicGerry ; lot 6, M->unt Eden tolls, £15, McGarry j lot 7, Now North Road toll, £38, W Gnlbraith ; lot R. ■water supply to shipping, £60, M Morton. The competion fox* the several lots was beyond ordinary, and the excitement intense. Messrs Tonks and Co held a sale to»day at their mart of unredeemed pledges, which realised good prices. Mr G. W. Binney held to-day at his Rooms an extensive sale of confectionery. The conr> petition was brisk, aud on the whole, prices fair.

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET MAILS.-

For Thames, this day, at 430 p m.; and to<morrow, at 10.30 am. and 5.30 p m. For Euato (Wangaora) per Sunbeam, this day at 5 pm For Kapanga, per Royal Alfred to-morrow at 11 am For Tauranga, Gisborne, Onotiki, and Napier, per Keera, to-morrow at noon For Napier, per Siar of the South, to morrow ' at 3 p m. For "Wanganui and Southern Provinces per b b St Kilda, on Saturday at 7 a m For Mahurangi, Wark worth, Matakana, etc, per Lady Bowen, on Saturday at 10 a m Mails for the undermentioned places per ps Nevada, will close at this office on Thurs day, 28th instant, as folio W3 :■ — For Sandwich Islands, British Columbia, United States of America, British. Central, and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, and Continent of Europe via England, at 10 30 a m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at 10 30 a m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9 a m. Late letters for United States of America and United Kingdom, bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received here till 11 a m, and by the mail agent on board the steamer up feo time of sailing. Per s s. City of Adelaide, on Saturday, 23rd instant, as under : — India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a m. Australian Colonies, at; 11 a m. United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letter* so addressed), at 11 am. United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 11.30 a m. Money orders, registered letters, and news.' papers, at 10 a m. Late letters for Sydney and United King dom via Southampton, bearing 3d in addition to the postage will be received till 1130 am.

J Bias, Postmaster,

MARRIED.

Page—Wells.—On Dec. 18, G. Elgin Pago to M. Glyn Wells, botli of this city.

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

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do."

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1871

Owing to pressure of advertisements we hold over our usual leader.

Those shareholders who have neglected to pay their call in the Conquering Hero, G.M.Co., are warned that within 14 days from yesterday, their shares will be for feited, unless the demand is complied with.

Tenders for conveyance of Bay of Is lands coal, are required by the Caledonian G.M.O.

Faithful to the old principle. Panto mimes will be performed at both theatres during the Christmas holidays. The Prince of Wales Theatre will produce on a grand scale, " Harlequin Litttle Eed Riding Hood," with a host of aliases ; while at the Theatre Royal, an amusing pantomime will be produced, in which Mr Walter Dudley, the Grimaldi of thf Aus tralian Colonies, will appear as Clown.

The popular place of amusement known as Cremorne, will not be deficient in amusements on Boxing Day. A pro gramme of a variety of games is sub mitted to the public, and dancing in the large pavilion, to the music of an efficient band, is promised.

The Provincial Secretary requires ten ders for conducting the Forry Service between Onehunga and Mangare, during the next year.

The milkmen of Auckland intend hold ing a meeting at Newton Hotel, to-morrow evening, to consider the advisability of raising the price of milk.

The transfer books of the 23rd of June Gold Mining Company, will be closed to morrow at noon, when a dividend of one shilling per share will be payable.

The Provincial Government offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday next, the 25th and 26th instant; also on Mon day and Tuesday the Ist and 2nd January, 1872.

The result of the enquiry into the cause of the late fire in Chapel-street, cannot be considered satisfactory. The verdict of the jury being, " That the evidence did not disclose whether the fire originated in the foundry, or in the stable adjoining," to which a rider was appended, " That the jury disaprove of slightly constructed buildings, beinir used for foundry purposes, when they are situated in the midst of a dense population."

The right of charging for admission and letting seats on the grand stand, together with the use of booths and refreshment booths and stalls, and the right of cater ing for the public during the forthcoming Caledonian games, will bo sold by auction on Saturday next.

Persons are warned not to trespass on the Island of Motu Ihi.

A lecture will be given' to-morrow evening by the Rev W. J. Williams, in the Pitt street Wesleyan schoolroom, on " Martin Luther, the hero of the Refor mation."

A grand negro concert will be given by the Albion Amateur Minstrels to-morrow evening at the Catholic Institute, Welling ton street, in aid of the widow Mrs Owen, who lost her husband by the recent murder at Fiji.

At a meeting held last evening of the different Insurance Companies, it was resolved to appoint Mr S. H. Matthews as Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. There were several applications for the post. We understand that the Brigade will be remodelled with a view to increase its efficiency.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The management have no cause to regret having reproduced " Ixion" last night. A well filled house unanimously testified their approval of both the piece and the performance. Some well sang songs were rendered by Miss Stephenson and other members of the company during the even ing. We should like to see some songs introduced in this piece .suitable to the fine baritone voice of Mr McCabe. On the previous evening in the " Don Csesar" drama, he rendered the " Rhino wine" in a manner that one seldom has the chance of hearing, and received a raptuous encore. It is evident that the vocal powers of this gentleman are thoroughly appreciated by the audience. Ixion was preceded by " Josephine, or the Daughter of the Regi ment." The heroine of the piece is Miss Stephenson's great impersonation. Mr Burford assisted greatly towards the suc cess of the drama, nor must we omit Mr Hydes, Mr Booth, and Miss Flora Anstead, who in their respective roles acted in a manner that drew forth the highest enconinuns. The drama is a highly interesting one, the acting excellent, and the dresses superb. Both plays will bo repeated to-night.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The Alburnia Crushing.

Keel Queen. —Specimens

GKAHAMSTOWN

3 p.m. The Alburnia have cleaned up, and the return for the month is 101 ozs. The Nil Desperandum, Coromandel, have lodged 18 ounces.

The Ued Queen have taken out some more good specimens.

The Pride of York have crushed 19 tons and the return is 30 ounces.™

The Bendigo Independent have lodged 312 ounces of melted gold.

The case of the Windsor Castle versus Little John, tribute dispute, judgment was given for defendant with costs, £10.

£1000 has been raised to Walker against Christie.

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The Bendigo Independent have de clared a dividend of 12s Gd per share.

The Nonpareil are cleaning up for the month, and the return will bo be tween 100 and 200 ounces.

Caledonian. —Good gold is visible in the specimen leader, but no change in main reef.

ARRIVAL OF THE ST. KILDA.

FIRE AT WELLINGTON

By the s.s. St. Kilda we have received papers from Wanganui to the ISth instant. WELLINGTON. December 15. Moorliome appointed Secretary for Crown Lands. December IS, 12.2 p m. Tomkins, grocer, store and residenco, Tory street, burned down yesterday. Insured in New Zealand office for £250.

OAMARU.

December 15

Steward addressed meeting of two hundred constituents. Unanimous vote of confidence.

SHARE MARKET.

J M LENNOX 8 REPORT,

There was v fair amount, of business on the Exchpnge to-day. My sulc3 comprise Cale donian, £59 and £58 ; Thames, £15 ; Tookcy, £19. Closing buyers : Caledonian, £56 ; Tkame?, £15; Tookoy, £18. Seller* . Cale donian, £59 , Thainci, £15 ; Tookey, £19.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY

Before His Worship the Mayor, and L D Nathan, Esq. DRUNKENNESS.

Three persons svere punished as usual for this offence; and W H Pooley for being disorderly as well, was fined 20s and costs, or 48 hours' imprisonment.

BREACH OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ACT

Francis Pascoe, for allowing a goat to stray, was fined 5s and costs. James Maxwell, for leaving his cart unattended, without chaining the wheel, was fined 5s and costs.

Peter Brown, for a liko offence, was similarly dealt with. Henry Shaler was charged with not keeping a boarding, erected by him in Barrack-street, sufficiently lighted, on the night of the 10th December. Defendant said he had engaged a per gon to light a candle, which had afterwards been stolon.

Sergeant Walker corroborated this statement, and the case was dismissed.

LABCENY,

Alexander Lamb was charged with stealing a coat, value los, from the Temperance Hotel, the property of Thomas Slater.

Mr Bennett appeared for the prisoner. Thomas Slater deposed that on last Friday evening he missed a coat; from a peg in the passage. The coat produced was the one.

Detective Ternahan deposed that on the 15th instant he he searched the prisoner'• house. He found the coat concealed in a cupboard. Prisoner told him ho had bought the coat 12 months previously. Detective Jeffrey corroborated the above evidence. Prisoner was then charged with stealing a waterproof coat, value 15s, the property of John Thompson. The evidence was the same as in the last case. Mr Bennett said that ihere was no proof that prisoner had committed 'a felony. No doubt the goods had been found in his possession, but it was well known that he kept an old clothes shop, and there was nothing in the evidence to connect him gith the larceny. The Bench thought there was no proof to connect the prisoner with the theft, and that the charge should have been for re ceiving stolen property. Case dismissed. James Millan was charged by Henry Schmidt with stealing on or about the 14th November, certain goods, to wit one box clothes, one box glassware, and a quantity of other valuables enumerated, to the value of £13. Mr Uees appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Joy for the defence. Henry Schmidt deposed : I know the boxes produced, they are my property. The goods now shown me are my pro perty ,—dock, silver watch, gold chain, &c. They are worth about £13. The clothes in one box are all mine. The other box is full of cooking utensils. I left Auckland on the 12th September, and went to Christchurch. I left the boxes with Mr Johnson, of Wakefield street, and the watch and chain with Mason, the hair dresser. The other things were in the boxes. I returned on the seventeenth of last month. I oiade enquiries about my property as I could not find it

where I left it. I found the articles _in prisoner's house at Tararu. Detective Murphy was with me. The boxes had been emptied of their contents. I know that my wife is living with prisoner now. They were living in the same house where I recovered the goods. I saw prisoner previously in the house of Mrs Landers, Landers, where I had gone with a constable to look for my wife. Mrs Landers denied that she was there. My wife then came out of a room where she had been hidden. As I was going away prisoner said, " It's a good thing you have protection, or I'd give you something." Nothing was said about the goods. I then took out a search warrant and one to arrest prisoner.

To Mr Joy : In last July I was living in Elliott street. My wife was there also in the beginning of the month. The information is laid for on or about 4th November. It was not laid on my own knowledge, but from what other people told me, as I was absent at the time; In July my wife went away from me for the good of her health. At that time the watch produced was in the house. I bought it from my wife before our marriage. She had then had children by another husband. I think she took the watch with her when she left in July. I did not look in the box to see. That box is still missing. About four weeks before I went to Canterbury I took the boxes to Wakefield street and stored them with a man named Johnson. Two months before, my wife had left me for her health. When the boxes were taken from Wake field street, that which contained the watch was also taken, but I cannot say whether it was in it at the time.

At this stage of the proceedings, to suit the convenience of the Bench, the case was adjourned till to-morrow, prisoner's bail being enlarged.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE

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BLUE SCHOOL CADET RIFLE

PRACTICE

Yesteeday morning at 8 o'clock several members of the above corps met at the rifle range, Mount Eden, for ball practice, at 100, 150, and 200 yards range. "We append the score : — Servant Scon 30 Private Campbell 37 Private Goodwin 27 Private Tudehopo 21 Private Little 10 Private Shcehey 7 The monthly inspection of the No 1 Royal Company, A.R.V., will take place at 7 o'clock this evening, at the Albert Barracks. Every member including the band are requested to attend. We are informed that his Worship the Mayor intends to offer a. gold medal, to be fired for by Cadets. The Auckland Scottish Volunteers met last evening for drill. After going through platoon exercise, the secretary laid before the meeting a letter he had received from the captain of the Thames Scottish Volun teers, stating that that corps intended coming up to Auckland on .Saturday, the 30th instant. It was agreed that the ASV. should meet them on the wharf and welcome them.

The Auckland Naval Volunteers met at Fort Britomart last evening, for drill. There was a full attendance; Captain Lelioy, Lieuts. Chapman and Wells being present. After the parade a meeting was held, when it was agreed that the A.N.V. should meet the Thames Naval Volunteers on their arrival in Auckland, on Saturday, 30th inst, and give them a welcome. The members of the Prince Alfred Light Horse Troop met last evening at the Albert Barracks for drill in cavalry sword exercise.

The Auckland Engineer Volunteer Corps assembled last evening for parade and drill at the Albert Barracks, under command of Lieutenant Kitchen. The efficiency of the corps gave rise to some complimentary remarks. A parade of No 3 company A.8..V. will take place to-morrow evening at the Albert Barracks. All members, including recruits, are requested to attend.

ACCIDENT AT THE VICTORIA STREET SEWERAGE WORKS.

A.N accident of an alarming nature, but happily unattended with any serious re sults, took place this morning at 10 o'clock at the excavations for the new sewer in Victoria-street. A man named John Claro was engaged in the shaft when the earth on the south side gave way and fell on him, a large piece of macadam wedging him in on the opposite side. The laborers promptly rendered him assistance, and by using levers prised the block up, and rescued him from his perilous position. He was conveyed to a chemist's shop close by, but was found to be apparently uninjured, beyond a few bruises. But the accident shows the necessity of shoreing up the sides of the excavations as the work proceeds ; and it is to be hoped that the City Surveyor will see that this precaution is carried out in future. The escape the man had was most providential, as had the block of metal struck him on the head, instead of the stomach, it is feared ho would not have lived to tell the tale, and the contractor would certainly have been culpable of negligence in leaving the sides nnprotected, rendered doubly insecure by the mass of earth thrown upon them.

ACCIDENT AT FREEMAN'S BAY.

A eatheb. serious accident happened to a man in the employ of Mr Jagger last evening at Freeman's Bay. The man had attached his horse to a boat for the pur pose of hauling it up the beach. The sail of the boat being set, flapped aud fright ened the horse, who started off suddenly and dragged the boat on to the man, knocking him down and passing completely over him. Although no bones were broken, the poor fellow was very much injured about the head and chest, and is to-day confined to his bed.

MODEL OF THE NEVADA.

The beautiful model has been on exhibi tion to-day, and numbers have availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing this clever piece of workmanship. It will also be exhibited during the day to-morrow in order to give country people a chance of seeing it previous to its being conveyed to the Thames.

AUCKLAND BLUE SCHOOL.

PRESENTATION OF PEIZEa

An exceedingly pleasant evening was passed yesterday at Mr Taylor's "Blue School," Wellesley street, on the occasion of the delivery of prizes to those lads to whom they had been awarded. The house outride was tastefully decorated with a profusion of flags, and the suite of school rooms ornamented with fronds of the tree fern and other graceful plants. The rooms and the verandah wtre completely crowded with pupils and their friends, who ap peared to take great interest in tho pro ceedings. The Rev. E. N. Breo took the chair, and opened the proceedings by well deserved commendation of the manner in which the school had been conducted, and the success which had attended Mr Taylor's efforts. Mr Taylor then read an address, in which he commended the boys, and cautioned them as to the rules of propriety and morality. He alluded to his treat ment while conducting St. Matthews' School and to the success which had attended the establishment of this. He thought much good had been done by the institution of the Cadet Corps which he considered ought to be encouraged in every possible manner. The attendance had averaged 122. The school was conducted on undenomina tional principles ; no catechisms or creeds being taught, but the Bible alone being read and expounded. Three of the boys then recited Sam Welter's examination in "Bardwell v. Pickwick" in a highly creditable manner ; and N. Newbold recited the Czar Ivan in a manner which showed that if this lad perseveres, he will make a good orator. The Rev E. N. Bree then handed the prizes, making some appropriate remarks to each recipient.

The following is a list of prizes : — Fikst Class—First Division —Attend- ance, Thomas Townsend; highest num ber of marks, John Davis ; 2nd do do, D. Tudehope; for diligence. John Davis and Martin Trenwith; reading and spel ling, James Symon; recitation, Neville Newbold; writing, Martin Trenwitli ; geography, Harry Smith; grammar, Charles Brown, senior; English history, Joseph Hanna; arithmetic, James South cott.

Second Division.—Highest number of marks, Thomas Townsend ; reading and spelling, John Arneil; recitation, Stuart Hughes and William Mathieson ; writing, Charles Brown, junr.; arithmetic, Thomas Princo ; geography^ Charles Brown, junr. ; grammar Charles Brown, junr. ; English history, John Parker, and Thorn. Sprag gon ; diligence, John McEwen. Second Class. —■ Attendance, Wil liam Dempsoy; highest number of marks, William Dempsey ; read ing and spelling, Thomas Farquhar ; recitation, Willy Scon and Robert Duthie ; writing, George Brown ; arithmetic, Fred Bartley, geography, George Lowrie ; grammar, Willy Willdigg. Third Class. —Attendance, John Mud ford and Alfred Bartley ; highest number of marks, George Waddel; recitation, Robert Adams and Alex Pilcutty; reading and spelling, Robert Mayne, and Robert Adams ; writing, Alexander Pilcutty; arithmetic, James Mulloy.

Foujjth Class —Small Children. —All have a gift, not being able to understand competition. The proceedings then terminated in the usual manner.

CALEDONIAN GAMES.

Manly games have undergone quite a ressurreetion' within the last few years. Our ancestors in days of yore, practised them to their fullest extent, and many of the " sumptuary " laws, were especially directed to enforce the excercise of out door recreations, and feats of strength and skill, and to make provision for their being carried out in a proper manner. Gradually, however, they fell in to disuse, and the 17th and 18th centuries found them totally neglected, and to make way for brutal sports, such as bull-baiting, cock-fighting, et hoc genus omne. The morality of those ages is well known to have been of a very low kind. After the numerous wars, civil and foreign, which had kept the people of England in a state of ferment and disquiet for many year 3, were put an end to at Waterloo, people were able to give greater attention to home affairs ; and it was soon found, that to cultivate the mental faculties and neglect to train the bodily powers, tended in no slight degree to weaken the the mind. It was observed also that the mostvigouruos minds were possessed by those who had paid proper attention to the healthy development of the body. A re-action took place, and by degreos the example of a few sensible men affected the mass, and now the vast use of athletic exercises is acknowledged by all. Not only are they essential to the well-being of the human frame, but a certain delight, such as that experienced by musicians, is felt by those who practise them. Emulation, too, has its share in rendering them pleasant; and the fair sex join in the advantage by the open air and exercise they take in witnessing the feats of the rougher section of the human race divine. The inhabitants of the northern portion of Great Britain deserve great praise for never having suffered manly games to fall into disuse; and to the credit of Scotsmen, Caledonian games have since the oldest times continued (o be an institution. There are many ways now of bringing the latent vigour of youth into full play, and not the least of these is the regimental drill to which volunteers are subjected. But the return of the annual Caledonian games is always looked forward to with pleasant anticipation, and our friends, the Scotsmen, bear the palm for pleasing both themselves and their spectators to the utmost. A few years ago saw the institution of these games in this city, and each year they have been a greater success. Wo believe next New Yare'sDaywillseethemlproducedontxjmore brilliant scale than heretofore, and as they will be held in the heart of the city, they will, without doubt, be an immense success. We do not wish to disparage other athletic sports to benefit those of Caledonian origin, but there are pecu liarities in these which always render them peculiarly interesting.-

The regular monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge 1338, E. C, will be held this evening, at the Masonio Hotel.

PROTECTION OF CLAIMS US DURING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

A Pkovincial Government Gazette of yesterdj^, notfies that all claims upon the Thames and Coromandel goldficlds, will be deemed to be duly protected from Saturday the 23rd inst., until Tuesday, the 2nd proximo.

MRS LEWIS'S FAREWELL BALL.

Mrs Lewis' Christmas ball and faroweli breaking up party came off at the Drill shed last evening and was attended with the utmost success. The number of guests present may be estimated at 400. Mrs Lewis has determined to retire from scholastic duties and carries with her the regret ef both pupils and parents. The prizes wore distributed by the Eev C M Nelson, who alluded in a very pertinent speech to the extremely efficient manner in which the whole of the educational duties undertaken by Mrs Lewis had been been carried out. Some solos and duets were performed, on the pianoforte by the pupils in a highly creditable manner. The supper was of a most recherche de scription. Dancing was kept up with spirit, until an early. The following is the list of scholars who were presented with prizes : — First Class (Mrs Lewis) :' Miss Casey, Miss Asher, Miss Langsford, Miss Herries, Miss Lane, Miss G Bal neavis, Miss C Copland, Miss H Possen eskie, Miss Gwynneth, Miss O'Neil, Miss E Keesing, Miss E Lillewall. Second Division (Miss Adams) : Firt class—Miss Ada Levy, Miss Hayward, Miss Annie Levy, Miss V Levy, Miss H Langsford, Miss Moore, Miss Douglas, Mis T Pow ley, Miss A Nicol, Mi<s S Lipstine, Miss E Ed«ar, Miss A Bowden, Miss Howard, Master Goldwater , Master McDermott, Master Oliver. Third class (Miss C Hooper)— Master H Keesing, Master H Goldwater, Miss Elkin, Miss A Copland, Miss Leech, Miss J Nicol. Boy's class : Masters Levy, Powell, Asher, D Joseph, P Joseph, i' Beale, E Beale, Thompson, H Ansell, Sullivan, and F Nicol. Ex amination papers : Miss Monroe, 1109.; Miss O'Niell, 1103 ; Miss M Somerville, 1097. Honorable mention: Miss Lane, Miss G- Balneavis, Miss Newbold, Miss Herries, Miss Hart, Miss L Halliday.

BAND OF HOPE, CITY BRANCH.

At the meeting held on Tuesday last a number of cadets in uniform, some of them bearing arms, made an unexpected appearance. Towards the close of the meeting the chairman, Mr Edwards, made special allusion to their presence, and stated that he supposed they were in a course of training with the view that when they arrive at mature age they may be effective in defending their country against any force that may threaten it. He thought however if our rules mani fested common prudence no enemy would come to disturb us, and consequently that their services would never be required in that capacity. There was, however, an enemy in our very citadel, which had been plying its destructive agency from the commencement of the colony, whose victims were daily falling around us in such numbers as to alarm at least a portion of the community, and induce it to lift up a standard against this enemy in the several localities. Under this standard he should be glad to see them take service, and continue faithful to the motto emblazoned upon it —" abstinence from alcoholic, drinks." By taking this course they would effectually defend themselves and the colony from its most insidious and destructive enemy. At the close of the meeting ten cadets and five others signed the pledge.

THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE.

The annual presentation of prizes to the scholars of the Auckland College took place last evening at the City Hall, The prizes were presented by Mrs Baird. The following are the names of scholars who presented with prizes;— For general improvement—A Keesing.George Wilson, A Peachey, Black, Gi- J Wynyard, H Dunnett, A E Heywood, H Whitaker, W E Mears. Latin —H Smith, GJ Wynyard, A Mears, T C Owen, W E Mears. Arithmetic — A Keesing, Thomas Kay, J W Black, T Keesing, R Sceats, W George, J Duthie, G J Wynyard, T C Owen, R H Caley, J F Churton. Algebra —T C Owen, A E Hay wood. Commercial class—T 0 Owen, JR H Caley, A E Hay wood. Writing -J Hall- A Keesing, J Wiseman, B Sceats, John Charlton, W George, R H Caley, T C Owen, G H Eeilly. English (including grammar, composition, spelling, and dictation) —W Wiseman, Keesing, J Hall, J Wiseman, T Eeesing, R Sceats, T Belcher, D Orr, E H Reilly, T C Owen, and W E Mears. History—R Sceats, A Bartlett, T Keesing, DOrr.GJWynyard.JCharlton.TCOwen, E H Caley, A E Haywood. Geography— J Hall, W Wiseman, T Keesing, X Sceats, C Gray, G J Wynyard, H Dunnett, T C Owen, it H Caley, W E Mears. Elo cution—R H Caley, J Duthie, T Keesing. Drawing—C H Ibbetson, J Charlton, G Hunter, W George. Gymnastic—G J Wynyard, T Keesing, J 0 Payne. Vocal Music-D M Orr, C Palmer, G Wilson. Ladies' private class—Miss Thome, Miss J Pollock.

A bazaar was held after the presenta tion, and some farces were performed on the stage by pupils of the College. There was a good attendance, and a most enjoy able evening was passed.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Botjcicault's startling drama of " Elfie, or the Cherry Tree Inn," continues to draw. It is a piece well worth seeing, and is capitally acted throughout. The various incidents in the piece convey an interest, which the audience keenly feel until the final fall of the curtain.

RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS.—

GIRLS' SUMMER JACKETS, at MALI? Peice. Also, a lot of Knickerbocker Suits, at "clearing out" prices—R Hobbs, Upper Queen and Wakefield streets.

THE EVENING STAB,, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. 1871.

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J CATER (late Oeombie's), EOYAL • PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, har. much pleasure in in forming his friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr Orombie ; and having secured the services of Mr Crombie's kte Manager, he feels warranted in stating that they will receive every civilty and attention, as well 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. a EJ YATES begs to inform the residents • of Parnell and the public generally, that after tbo Ist day of January. 1872, the business now being carrried on by Mb Thomas Waters will be taken by him, when he trusts that by strict attention to business, keeping goods of the very best quality, and selling at ft reasonable profit, to merit the same support as his predecessor. r retiring from the business which he 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 Yateb), whose long experience in the Grocery trade will enable him to give the fullest satisfaction to all who may become customers of his. THOMAS WATERS.



HANDSOMELY BOUND BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, . AT E.WAY T E ' S AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen street. A liberal discount to tho trade and schools. T. ELLISON, BOOT-MAKER, 78 Queen-street. £S now selling Boots during the Christinas Holidays at loss 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 per cent Girls' Coloured Cashmere Boots, for parties at less ihan cost All other Goods sold low in proportion • T. ELLISON, 78, Queen-street.



WANTED, a Female Servant, to assist in housework. —Pulling's Dining Rooms, Queen street Wharf. _^________ OSUTTON wants two good Men accua • tomed to the business. Apply at the Factory, Eden Orescent. WANTED, a female Cook.—Apply at the Occidental Hotel, immediately.



WANTED, a Billiard Marker; or to T» Two Booms and Tables -A Is** Hotel, Queen street. Auokl &Qd WANTED, a GeveMs^^^~7~~ family—Apply CR, o fo ft paper- l Wis • TTTTANTED, a good Dre33makJ~2T^ V\ or two a.sistants.-Apni; fft °* °Be Haynes, opposite City Hall, Queeastre et . Beedeli & Watson, WyndhamaSl/1; laari cardo Hotel. cct> ne« WANTED to Purchase, alw^; perty of from 100 to lOOOacreg tT Land must be of good quality and a powerful stream of water is indispensable —Savttb Cochbane and Son, Fort street. WANTED, for the Country, a middle*.,* Woman as Servant. One who can milk ; good wages. J". M. Lennox, Land Agent and Sharebroker, 37, Queen street. WANTED, a Compositor to proceed to the Fijis. Good wages, Adblv nf Star Office. wy tt WANTED, a smart respectable youth for a shop. Apply to Stae Office. ANTED — 10,000 dozen BottlelZ Highest price given.—Golden Crown Brewery, Wellesley street. WANTED— A first clasß Male or Female Cook ; reference required—Apply $ the Victoria Hotel, Victoria street, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock this morning. WANTED Known that James W Waller, Timber Merchant, Custom-house street, is prepared to supply with dispatch every description of Building Timber, Doors, Sashes, Moulding?, House Blocks, Shingles and Palings, at the lowest market rates. WANTED, GOOD Tailors. — Apply immediately to S Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED— ?00 Men to DINE at the American Restaurant, Wellesley street East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea* son for the small charge of 6d per Meal1. The Dinner includes the very best of soup, fish, joints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDH is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, in cluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Eails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bai-k and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles,&c.,&c, at the lowest makert prices, at his Yards. Custom-house street. WANTED Known that Holdship 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. ItO Storekeepers and Others.—For SuJe or Lease, a Gene-al Store in a Country District, doing a good trade; satisfactory reasons foi* relinquishing the business ; stock in whole or part to be had; goodwill free.— Apply to McArthur, Shera & Co. Coals. Coals. WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the town, from ship's side at Thiety Shilmko3 per ton. Terms strictly cash. —Apply to W. KlitßY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen streets TO "BE LET, —A Comfortable Eesidence in the most healthy part of Grey-street. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON. TO LET —Shop adjoining Menzies' Vie» toria Hotel, Victoria street. —Apply & Baibd, Victoria street. FOR SALE, the new 5 ton centre-board Yacht Spabklb,—Apply to her builder, J. Waymouth, Smales Point. FOR SALE. —Buggy for sale cheap, at Hill's, coacb>builder, Newmarket. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Claee, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. FOR SALE, a Large Bagatelle Board j fittings complete. — For particulars apply Stae Office. NOTICE. THE Restaurant of the Occidental Hotel will be Discontinued after Saturday, 23rd inst. LOST, on Wednesday evening, a small white Poodle. Anyone returning the same to Mrs Cornell, Kyber Pass Road, will be rewarded. CATHOLIC INSTITUTE, ■Wellington-street. A GRAND NEGRO CONCERT will be given by the Albion Minstrels (amateurs) in aid of the widow Mrs Uwen, who lost her husband by the recent murder at Fiji, on Friday, December 22. Doors open at half-past 7; to commence as 8-o'cloek sharp. .... Admission—Two shillings and one shilling- FRANKLIN DISTEICT. MESSES CLARK~and BTJOKLAUDwiJ with pleasure, meet the Electors Franklin, in the Public Hall, at OtanuhM* the evening of SATURDAY, the 23rdJB»tant> at 7 o'clock. A December 20tb, 1871. -J Semuera, December 16, W*' GENTLEMBN,-We have to acknowledge r ceipt of yours of the 12th inst, inviting ■» meet the Electors of Franklin on ««£*£ at Otahuhu. We have,*uch pleasure meo plying with your wish, and £»i °c the Otahuhu Hall on Satitbday Ev*HDHfc 28rd December, at 7 o'clock pm. We are, gentlemeß, Yours truly. - ARCEf. CLABK. W. BUCKLE John Gordon, Essq, &c,