SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

SUNSET—Tbis evening, 7.14. HIG-H WATER—This afternoon, 3.33

STEAMERS TOR THE THAMES THIS EVENING.

Challenger and Enteprise No 2,6 o'clock

ARRIVALS.

Cifcy of Adelaide s s, froai Sydney Prince Alfred barque, Zoung from Tahiti Huntress schooner from Bay of Islands CharybdU schooner from Bay of Islands Colonist schooner Levris from Kaipava

DEPARTURES.

Aurora aohooner for Kaipara.

IMPORTS

Par City of Adelaide, from. Sydney and ifelboume—l parcel S W Crombie- -5 <;ases lobster 220 and 112 boxes tobacco E and H 100 casoa keroaano oil 100 boxes lobsters 50 bags rice 3 O Moi-rin—so oasoi kerosano oil Barnott anil Levy—-10 half-. che»t* tea Cr Sibbin—s cases ooeoa 8 cases and 4 case* maccaroni D SfcephentKm and Co— j IC0b6»B rice G W Owen—4 trunks uppers 3 | cases pegs and 1 pg naih Ireland Bros—lo ejuts pitch Cruickshanlr—2 caet iron drums 2 brakes 1 case fittings 2 screws for brakes i gear for engine 1 shuft and clutches 8 length pipes 3 fiaogo pipes and 1 largo wheel Central Italy G- M Co—l c°.se MoArthur Shera and Co—2 cases M HkU—l cask Gt J Watson—loo bags rice order-50 cases claret order—loo cases brandy order—l horse and 1 buggy Mr jjorr— 5 ca ses confectionery 50 bags rice 5 eases blacks ing 100 cases moselle J C Morrin ~2 cases cocoa 1 case Barnott and Levy—s esses cocoa 5 cases blacking 2 cases arrow root 5 bags peas <3c W Owen—s cases tobacco 13 i cases tobacco and 3 | boxes tobacco Owen and Graham—2 cases cigars 1 \ boxes tobacco 1 case tobacco Lewis Meyers—7 cases tobacco Ipg cigars order—2 pgs cigars 3? Scherff—2 cases cigars Solomon and Margatt—ls \ chests tea order—B boxes tea Q- W Owen—4o bags rice oedcr —40 bags rice Osborne Bros —6 i chests tea order—l case plants T> S Murdoch —1 case J Ellerson—l pg Scherff and Co— 4 bales J C Morrin—l pg J Samuel—l case cigars and 1 pel L Meyers—4 bales corks and 5 cases order —3 cases Kempthorne Prosser and Co —2 cases Hamilton Bros—6 cases con feotionery and 15 pgs sugar John G-rey—l pel samples J Reid-2 cases E and H Isaacs—l truss Levy—l-pal John Bennett—loo gunnies sugar and 50 boxe3 raisins order—3 cases clocks W Wallace—4 cases W C Wilson— 5 pairs oars 2 cedar planks and 1 case J E Compton—loo bags rice Ryan Bell and Co— 1 case mouldings G Stone jun—l case fancy goods G- Irwin—l case M Mtontagae—2 pgs H M Jervis—l parcel S H Lewisson—2 casks bacon G- Sibbin—l2o cases fruit M Marshall 12 cases onions 60 cases fruit Meyers and Co—2lß cases fruit G- W Binney—2 bales McArthur Sherra and Co—l case plants H M Jervis—2o cases sarsaparilla Cruickshank Smart and Co—2B cases fruit Arthur and Bon—l case ink W C Wilson—2l cases onions G- Sibbin—Bo cases maizena B Tonks and Co —1 parcel Charles Williamson—B barrels oil Brown Campbell and Co—l letter H M Jervis 2 case? boots J M Hoare —11 cases fruit H Lipsconibe —4 cases H M Jervis —40 bags maize J Coupland —73 cases fruit W Marshall 409 eases fruit R Arthur—s3 cases fruit H Meyers—l44 cases fruit G- Sibbin—2oo bags flour Geo Thome jun—s4 cases fruit and 1 cask nuts H Meyers—l2 bales hay G- Holds ship.—H M Jervis, agents. Per barquentine Prinze Alfred, from Tahiti: 160 tons cotton, Owen and Graham (agents). .

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney—City of Adelaide, s s, to-morrow For Honolulu—Nevada 30th instant Wangarei (excursion)—Duke of Edinburgh,

pa 26th Napier—Star of the South, ■ s tonmorrow, at 4 pm. London—City of Auckland, January

' The schooner Colonist, Captain Lewis, ar» lived from Kaipara this morning with the following cargo—2lo cases 76 bags gum Must and Co—l bale wool Coupland—l7 bags Raberton—l box order —906 feet timber Meroury Baj Saw Mill Company.—M Niccol, ■gent. ' The schooner Charybdig from Russell bringi 108 tons coal.

COMMERCIAL.

Evbnikg- Stab Office, Friday afternoon,

Mr G-eo W. Binrieybeld to day at his rooms » sale of fruit, ko. ex City of Adelaide. .The competition was good, and fair prices realised, Mr E. Arthur sold to day at his auction mart, poultry, produce, groceries, &c, which realised excellent prices. ■ Messrs L D Nathan arid Co held to day, at their stores, an extensive sale of groceries, &o. The following are the quotations—Morton'a •aocef,6aold P«* do*; Whybrows' pickles, 10s per doz ; Morton's quart vinegar, 9s 6d ; •ftlmon, lib, 13b 6d s curria powder, 7s 9d ; wd herring, 34s per doz ; 4 oz capers, 4s 7d ; Boz do, 7s; Spanish olives, 13s 3d ; salad oil; quarts, 21s ; salad oil, pints, 7s ; anchovy aDd bloater paste, 7s ; sardines, is, 7s to 7s 3d ; anchovies, tins, 6s 7d per doz ; Balger's marmalade, all faults, 8s 5d per doz ; Belmont sperm candles, lOfd per lb ; currants •11 faults, ifd per lb ; Bleme raisins, sfd per lb; orange and lemon peel, Is 3d per lb; Honolulu sugar in bond, 2s and 10-16ths per lb; grey paper, 3f d per lb; brown paper, 3id per lb, The attendance was very good, but bidding dull.

SYDNEY.

The import markets close very weaK, ana with the exception of the few transactions •fleeted at auction already reported, there has been nothing doing during the last two days. The arrival of the English mail, due next week, may make an alteration, though it ia not expected that any improvement will take place between this and the opening of the new year.— Kerald, December 16.

POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET Mails_

For Thames, this day, at 530 p m.; and to-morrow, at 9.30 am. and 5.30 p m. For Kapanga, per Royal Alfred to-morrow at 11 30 a tn

For Mahurangi, per Lady Bowen, to«morroir, at 10 a m For Wangart i, Mangapai, etc, per Duke of Edinburgh, on Tuesday, 26th instant at 6 pxn. Mitili for the undermentioned places per ■s. City of Adelaide, on Saturday, 23rd instant, as under:— India, China, Mauritius, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 1 p m. Australian Colonies, at 2 p m. United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters so addressed), at 2 am. "United Kingdom, via Brindisi, at 2.30 p m. Money orders, registered letters, and neww PP e?"i ftt 1p m,

Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, bearing 3d in addition to the postage will be received till 2,30 pm. Mails for v -the undermentioned places per ps j Nevada; will close at this office on Satur day 30th instant, as follows : — 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 12 30 p m. For United Kingdom, via San Francisco, at

Ipm. Fur money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a m. Late letters, bearing a late fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the mail agent on board the Bteamer up to time of sailing. S B BisSj Postmaster.

DIED.

At Remuera Road, Auckland, on the 21st December, James Whyte, lato merchant in Auckland, aged 64. The funeral will leaye the homo, to morrow, at 3 pm.

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."

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1871.

The republican spirit of the Australian Colonies,.has hitherto rendered abortive every1-attempt on the part of educators of youth, to keep select establishments for the training of of youth of the higheu classes.- "Every spch endeavour met with signal failure, until Mrs Addey, of the Pbnsonby Road, proved skilful enough to solve the great problem. This, she has done thoroughly ; and what we saw yes terday afternoon, proves her to be a thoroughly competent and accomplished teacher of the highest branches of female education. The occasion was the breaking up of the establishment, for the Christmas vacation. In the evening the young ladies, with their friends, met in a larga and well-finished schoolroom, recently erected, and dancing was kept up with spirit until a late hour. There is much to be praised in. the management of this Academy, the site of which is one of the most pleasant in the suburbs.

Last evening a brilliant entertainment was given by Mr Pennall, master of the Wellington Academy, on the occasion of the dispersion of his scholars for the Christmas holidays. A feast was prepared in the large and well -ventilated school-room, to which the children, with their friends, to the number of at least 200, sat down and enjoyed the profusion of good things. Afterwards, several of the scholars recited pieces in an excellent manner, and a number of prizes were handed over by the Rev. Mr Watters. The principal one was a richly-bound and valuable Bible, giren to a lad named William Turner for correctly reciting 6,717 verses of the New Testament. It should be observed that the business of the school commenced in the morning with hymn and prayer, and in the evening closes with prayer. A pleasing feature of the entertain ment was the presentation to Mrs Pennall of a work-bor, showing the esti mation in which she is held by the scholars, who now number 144. Last half-year Mr Pennall receired a writing desk as a testimonial.

We understand that Mr John Grey has made an offer of £150 to the agents for the s.s.' City of Adelaide,' to charter her for Monday and Tuesday next, for a pleasure trip to the. Kawau. This would afford an. opportunity to excursionists with which they are seldom favored,

We have been introduced to a new branch of local industry. Mr Worfolk, of Shortland Crescent, has just completed a splendid set of drums for the dram and fife band of the Band of Hope. The set comprises bass, tenor, and small drum, and certainly tho tone of them is better than that of any of the imported instru ments, and we are told the price is les3. It is worthy of note too, that the parch ment is also of colonial manufacture.

Our obituary column notifies the death of Mr James Whyte, at his residence, Eemuera road. He was for many years the eccentric yet honest tobacco merchant of Queen street. Many a stranger on entering his shop for the first time has been struck with his unaccountable busi ness manoeuvres, yet on leaving had the satisfaction of knowing that they were honestly dealt with. Many, we doubt not, who knew him best, will regret his demise as having lost one who, notwith standing his peculiarities, found time to perform many a benevolent action.

An amalgamation picnic of Odd Fellows and Foresters is to be given next Tues day, Boxing Day, at Vauxhall Gardens, North Shore, which have been rented for the day. A pavilion has been erected and every preparation made to ensure a great success. The brethren are to meet at 9 o'clock at the Odd Follows new hall in Cook-street, and will proceed in procession to the wharf, headed by a band. In the evening there will be a select quadrille party at the hall.

Just after daylight yesterday morning, the traction engine took in tow a trolley holding the immense boiler lately taken out of the Star of the South. On its way from the Breakwater towards Messrs Fraser and Tinne's foundry it surmounted the steep incline of Shortland Crescent without difficulty; but on turning a sharp curve to reach the Alten Koad, the im mense weight caused the off wheels of the trolley to become imbedded to the axles in the soft newly-made road of Symonds street, where it had to be left until measures could be taken for its extrica tion.

The model of the ' Nevada,' steamship, has again been on show this day. It will be exhibited this evening, and all day to morrow, when it will be takon to the Thames, where no doubt it will meet with the patronage it deserves.

By the steamship ' City of Adelaide,' arrived this morning, we note that Mr Morton Tavares, the West Indian trage dian, and Miss Surtees, were passengers by her. The Sydney Empire of the 16th inst, has the follovriug paragraph : —"Mr Morton Tavares, the talented tragedian, who returned a few days ago from Gu long, where he played a short engagement, departs this day with Miss Surtees (Mrs Tavares) for Auckland, New Zealand. We trust so painstaking and original an actor will be appreciated according to his real worth by our Southern friends."

The Auckland Artillery Volunteer Band will perform in the Albert Barracks to morrow (Saturday) afternoon, from 3 till 5 o'clock, weather permitting. Pro gramme : I—Quick1 —Quick March, ltifleman, Blepsant; 2 —Fantasia, L'Oiseau Bleu, L'Conturier ; 3—Polka Mazurka, La Grand.Lafontaine; 4 —Quadrilles, Camer oniajQS, D'Albert; s—Waltz, Fretilloa, Weiprcght; 6 —Slow March, La Rosa, Migfitto ; 7—Galop, Christmas Chimes, R DeLacy. God save the Queen.

The Town Clerk advertises for tenders for carting scoria and road metal, for tho city.

The Eev W. J. Williams's lecture on " Martin Luther, the Hero of tho Refor mation," will be delivered this evening, at the Pitt-street Weileyan School-room.

An accident happened last evening to a lad named Thomas Southwoll. He was following the band along Queen-street, when a hansom cab drove past, and the horse knocked the boy down, and the wheel passed over his ankle. Fortunately no bones were broken.

We are requested to correct an in advertency in our calls list. The call (second) on Bank of Tokatea is only 3d, not 6d as advertised in our list. We are also authorised to state on good authority that the Tokatea reef has been struck after driving one hundred and sixty feet.

Last evening at 7 30 the Grey street fire bell rang out its alarm. On looking for the cause it was discovered that a chimney belonging to a house in Hobson street was on fire, and blazing away to an alarming extent. The fire was, however, extinguished with no serious results.

The suit in the Resident Magistrate's Court of Williamson v Barnett and Levy was adjourned by consent until the 12th January-

The American skating rink will open this evening at the City Hall. To all who are fond of skating it will be a great boon.

That well known confectioner and pro vidor of essentials for supper parties, Mr Hale of Parnell, has made a display of good things in his window such as has not been equalled in the City. Christmas trees, richly-ornamented cakes, bon-bons, &c., have been arranged with consum mate taste, and almost compel the passer by to enter, and by purchase prove their quality.

A few more paved crossing-places at the corners of the main streets are much required. We hope they,will be laid down before the winter season sets in.

Regulations have been made for giving assisted passages out from Europe to Auck land ; and copies of the same will be supplied, together with forms of applica tion, by applying to the various # Post- Masters, or Resident Magistrates, in the different districts.

Two more splendid vases are on view in Upton's window. One, a most magni ficent work of art, has by the liberality of Messrs Shaw, Saville and Co, been pre sented to the Auckland Regatta Club; and the other has been given by Capt bhera, for competition by the Auckland lToop ot Cavalry Volunteers. The newly formed road leading up the Parnell height is now covered with quan tities of loose metal which has not become imbedded. It renders the road exceed ingly awkward for drivers, and still worse for pedestrians, for whom no foot path, has been provided. Three days' work of one man would suffice to rake the stones into heaps.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

THE CALEDONIAN.—MINE MANAGER'S REPORT. The following is a copy of a telegram received from the Manager:—

" 10.5 a.m. "Can see gold freely in No 2 block on hanging wallj; also, few specimens from leader south of No 1 winze. " No change elsewhere. "S. E. Eiciubds."

(fbom ofe own coeeespondent.)

The Coliban Crushings.

Red Queen Specimens.

GRAHAMSTOWN. 3 p.m. The Coliban have crushed 9 toua, which yielded the splendid return of 36 ozs.

The Junction have lodged 49 ozs., the result of the last crushing. The Victory crushing yielded 5 ozs from 5 tons.

The Cock-a-Doodle have obtained 37 ozs from 60 tons.

The Californian tributers have crushed 260 tons, which gave a return of 268 ounces.

Red Queen have taken out 12 lbs of very rich specimens this morning. Caledonian have sent up some more specimens from No. 2 block.

TOOKEY'S SHARES IN MEL BOURNE AND SYDNEY.

The Melbourne Telegraph of the 11th instant reports: —" Tookey shares sellers, £46 ; buyers £42 10s." The Sydney Herald of the 16th, in its com mercial report, says: —" In mining stock the principal feature was a rise of £7 in Tookey Gold, but as the news received to-day from Auckland was not considered favorable, a fall of £5 took place."

SHAREMARKET.

J M LBNNOX'S BEPOJtt.

Business is dull. My sales comprised Cale* donian, £56 to £55 16s. Closing sellers— Caledonian, £56; Thames, £15 j Tookey, £20 ; Pride of Tokatea, sa. There are very few buyers.

THE VOLUNTEER CHRONICLE.

The Lieutenant and Adjutant of the A.R.B.,notifies that there will be no parade of the Battalion on the mornings of the 26fch inst, and 2nd proximo.

The monthly inspection of No 1 Com pany Eifle Volunteers, took place yester day evening. After inspection, the men " marched out," headed by their efficient band.

"The monthly inspection of the Auck land Scottish Volunteers will take place this evening at 730.

After the usual parade this evening of No 3 Company, A.R.8., a meeting will be held for the purpose of electing an ensign, vice Mr Kissling, resigned.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY. Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., Resident Magistrate. JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS. Wm M Hay v. A Urquharfc, £6 10s; W J Hurst & Co v. H. Morgan, £6 Is 6d ; Daniel Caley v. Wm Creighton, £2. A.DJOUBNMENTS. Williamson v. Barnett & Levy, £12 19s 4d, to 12th January. Downs v- J. Ferguson, £10, to sth January. Jones v. Maurice Kelly, £14 11s 7d, to sth January. Hart v, Farqubar, £16, to sth January. Holmes Bros v, Morton, £3 16« 6d, to sth January.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

BouccicAUiiT's drama Elfie was again played last evening to a moderately filled house. It will be repeated this evening.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Thb same programme was repeated last evening as on the previous night. There was an excellent attendance. This evening Rip Van Winkle will be produced, to be followed by a burlesque.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. Before His Worship the Mayor, and L D Nathan, Esq. DBUNKENNESS.

Six drunkards were punished in the usual manner. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Mary Halliday, for making use of ob scene language in a public place, was fined £5 and costs, or thirty days' im prisonment, as she was an old offender. The Court was then adjourned until 2 o'clock, as counsel were not in a position to proceed with the case against James Milian, for larceny. A 2 o'clock the Court resumed, and as the Mayor was compelled to attend the Provincial Council, the further hearing of the case against James Milian for larceny, was postponed until Wednesday.

PETTY SESSIONS.

The usual monthly Court of Petty Sessions (Joseph May, Esq., Chairman), will be held on Tuesday next. The magistrate! whose turn it is to sit, are Messrs Kemp thorne, Kenderdine, Mitford, L D Nathan, Lonis A Nathan and Newman.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF ADELAIDE.

The magnificent s s City of Adelaide, Captain D Walker, arrived in harbour this morning after a capital passage of five and a half days. She left Sydney on Saturday at 5 30 p m, and rounded North Cape at 1 p m on Thursday, and arrived in Auckland on Friday at 830a m. Ex perienced a strong north east gale with heavy rain and thick weather from Satur day night to Monday afternoon, and fine weather with light variable winds the remaining part of the passage. Passed s s Hero on Tuesday morning, in latitude 34 deg 2 mm south, and longitude 162 deg 49 mm east. Passengers : Mrs Adams, Mrs Tavares, Messrs Tavares, Ogilvey, M.O3es, Kerr, and 15 in the steerage. We are indebted to Captain Walker and the chief officer for full files of Sydney and Melbourne papers.

MELBOURNE.

December 9. Eosenwax has been committed for trial on a charge of fraud. A publican at Geelong, named Fisher, nearly murdered his wife to-day, and afterwards committed suicide. The body of O'Brien, murderer of Hasbrook, was found on the summit of Mount Cooryoord. Latest Adelaide dates confidently report an abundant harvest. Wool continues arriving from the wreck of the Loch Leven, at King's Island, leaving 800 bales there still in course of repacking. Maize firm at 4s. Teas, dull; sugars moving freely. There have been trade saleg of flour at £12 10s; wheat, 53 10rI. Sugars are easier. December 12. Prime Adelaide wheat rules at 5a Bd. " The Rev George Mackie is dead. The University crew has been finally chosen —Collins, stroke; Barker, third ; Carter, second ; Johnstone, bow; and Phillips, coxswain. The cricket team are also selected as follows : ■*— Campbell, Egglestone, G-ouly, Hepburn, Jennings, M'Pherson, Johnstone, Pinnock, Daniel Wilkie, David Wilkie, Thomas, and Cornish, emergency. The team leaves on,- Monday. At auction to-day, Patna rice, £18; geneva, lls 7fd ; kerosene is firm at Is 9fd; twist tobacco is scarce ; candles dull; JDKZ sold at lower rates. December 13. Eosenwax still refuses to answer ques tions put to him in the Insolvent Court, and remains committed to gaol. A ictorian flour sold by auction at £12 10s; wheat, 5s 10|d; oats, 3s 2|d to 3s 3d; maize is selling freely at 3s 10d; there has been considerable sales of kerosene at Is 9fd to Is lOd. Adelaide wheat sold privately at 5s 9d to 5s lid. Thursday, December 14. Mr Hopkins, the owner of the race horse Nimblefoot, is insolvent. The cause is said to bo losses from horse-racing.

The funeral of the remains of ihe late Rev. George Mackie was largely attended. The Bishop of Melbourne and clergy of all denominations were present, also several public bodies. The Pilot Board gave their decision in reference to the late collision ; the captain of the steamer Alhambra was to blame for an error of judgment, but the Board re turned his certificate.

The Divorce Court is sitting and two decrees have been granted. A caVe of gold, 3000 ozs, from Hustler's claim, at Sandhurst, is coming down.

For the Australian Cup the entries are : —Flying Dutchman, Mameluke, Darkie, Saladin, Valentine, Contessa, Chancellor, Young Magenta, Warrior, Mabel, Mer maid, Romula, Lapdog, Juanita, Foam, Glencoe, Nimblefoot, Planet, Lady Clif den, Hamlet, The Baron, Little Dick, Pyrrhus, Pearl, Bylong. The entries for The A co and Kingfisher were five minutes late; and that for Daybreak forty minutes late.

December 15. The University crew left in the Wonga Wonga (s.) yesterday: The Albion goes infco the New Zealand trade, and sails for Auckland to-morrow.

Subscriptions have been commenced for the family of the Rev George Mackie, whose life was insured in the Australian Mutual Provident Society for £1000,

The Argus leader on the Border duties advocates a proviso that Victoria pay less than £30,000 if statistics show that mer chandise liable to duty is under that amount. All they require is a fair and honest arrangement.

20,000 bushels cfPortMacdoonell wheat sold at 5s ; flour sold at £12 10s to £12 15s; sugars are selling freely; candles are very firm. Great snxiety is felt for the safety of the City of Shanghai, which is thought to hare gone ashore on King's Island. - The Shanstons, from Mauritius reports the loss of the clipper City of Venice from Glasgow to Bombay, on Roderiquez Is land ; the boats with the crew were res cued by the Shanstons, and taken to the Mauritius ; The Captain of the Venice was censured there by the Marine Board for carelessness.

There is no change in wheat or flour ; kerosene sold freely in large lines at Is lOd.

Mauritius dates are to Norember 1. The tendency of the price of sugars was to advance, and is given as follows : —Finest yellows, 6.25 dols ; finest counters, 6 dols ; a large business is doing for England and Bombay ; 40,000 bags white crystals sold for Bombay at 68,690 dollars. The Con don was loading for Sydney, and the Lox ton Vale and Kassa for Melbourne.

HOBART TOWN.

December 15.

A Select Committee recommends the breaking up of the penal establishment on Tasmania Peninsula.

ADELAIDE.

December 15.

The result is known of the elections for fourteen districts. The Ministry are all returned; out of twenty-nine candi dates elected, fifteen are new men. Messrs Duffield, Hay, Murray, and John Lindsay, all lose their seats.

Telegraphic communication was opened with the Peake yesterday evening. Wheat very firm; no parcels obtain able j4sßd is readily offered. ;.• •. *

COOMA.

MUBDEB AND BOBBBBY AT CATHCAET.

December 12. Ai brutal murder has been committed at Cathcart. Mrs James Murphy, a resident of that place, was draggedbttt of bed last night by some ruffian, who completely smashed her head in with an axe. The house was then gutted for money, but none was found. It is supposed that the deceased was violated by the murderer, of whom no clue has yet been obtained, although the police are in active search. At the time of the occurrence Mr Murphy, who is a free selector, was away at Bibbenluke.

SYDNEY.

December 16

Messrs Bradley, Newton, and Lamb offered at auction to-day the shipment of teas ex Oscar Mooyer. The finest con gous were all passed at importers' reserves; a portion of the low to good medium realised from £5 10s to £7 2s 6d per chest.

THE MONSTER MEETING.

To the Editor of the Evening Stae. Sib, —After all the monster meeting and the great talk about Mr Philips, onr worthy mayor, I think it is but the duty of some citizen to take notice of the lan guage that was used by "the peoples' champion " towards another Mr Philips, who, although he is not a Mayor, is an honest man, —one who has to work hard for an honest living,—one who, according to his means, is ever ready to assist the distressed. Therefore, the language made use of at that meeting by Mr Staines is not what should have been done by him to an honest man. I consider that the words "that dirty blackguard " are most untrue, offensive, and damaging to his character ; and, although Mr Staines said he would "scout that fellow," he was quite as good as, if not better than, the speaker. The least thing that Mr Staines can do will be to recover his senses, and then apologise to the low dirty black guard.

One. "who was peesent.

WHERE ARE THE POLICE?

To the Editor of the Evening Stae

Sib, —I think it is time for the police to put a final stop to those pesta of society, the " Rollicking Earns," On. Saturday night they were "out" turning out gas, &c. Now, Sir, I think innocent people may be suspected when seen in the neigh bourhood where the " Earns" commit their depredations; and it is to be hoped the police may be more on the alert in future, or else quiet parts of the city will soon be in Buch a state that respectable people will be afraid to live in them. Trusting you will excuse me for tres passing on your valuable space, I am, &c, Paterfamilias •• [The police cannot be blamed for this. The best disposition of the exceedingly limited force placed at his disposal is made by Mr Broham, but the police cannot be übiquitous. Ed. J£. SJ\

MINING ENTERPRISE.

To the Editor.

Sib,—l see a report of the half-yearly meeting of the Caledonian Mutual Invest ment Company, held last night. As a former promoter I would like to know the interests held by this extensive Com pany. Am I rightly informed that they are three Otagos and one Thames p I am, &c, CuEiotrs.

RELINQUISHING THE BUSINESS.—

GIRLS' SUMMER JACKETS, at Haxp Pbice. Also, a lot of Knickerbocker Suits, at "clearing out" prices—R Hobbs, Upper Queen and WakefioLd streets.

We hear that the man Samuel Graham, who was severely injured the .other day at Freeman's Bay, is apparently better, although Dr Bayntun doesnot consider him out of danger.; ' ; '■- '•'

Some queer scenes ensue y in-Wyoming, where the women vote, ~ scry.c on juries, &c, like their lord's and masters. Recently six married ladies and as many gemtlemen were empanelled upon a murder case there, and it became necessary to lock them up all night. Three of the husbands stormed and raved at the judge, and half a-dozen children made the courthouse ring with their cries ; but the judge was inexorable, and put them under lock and key.

THE EVENING STAB, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1871

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J CATER (late Cbombie's) , ROYAL • PHOTOGRAPHIC 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 ; and having secured the services of Mr Oombie's late 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, aud that no ps.ms will be spared to give entire satisfaction. J. 0. also wishes to inform the Ladies that arrangements are being mado for taking instantaneous Portraits of Children. NOTICE. RJ YATES begs to inform the residents • of Parnell and the public generally, that after tho Ist day of January, 1872, the business now being carrried on by Ma Thomas Watebs 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 he has carried on successfully for so many yearp, 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. THOMAS WATER 3. TTANDSOMELY BOUND BOOKS j~l .. t. , : . ~, ,' ..< FOB CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ■ AT E.WAY T E ' S AUCKLAND LIBRARY, 100, Queen street. A liberal discount to the trade and schools. T. ELLISON, BOOT-MAKER, 78 QUEEX-STBEET. £S now selling Boots during the Christmas Holidays at less than CosU Men's Elastic Sides, reduced 25 per cent Men's Wellingtons, reduced 25 per cent Ladies' Kid Boots, reduced 25 por cent: Patent Sfc Crispin Shoes, reduced 25 per cent Girls' Coloured Cashmere Boots, for parties at less than cost All other Goods sold low in proportion T. ELLISON, ', 78, Qtteen-steeet.



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 Btreet. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Adbain, Forester's Arms Hotel, Albert street. WANTED, a general Servant; also a Nurse Girl.—Apply immediately at the Old House at Homo Hotel, Victoria street WANTED, a Female Servant, to assist in housework.—PtrixiNG's Dining Kooms, Queen street Wharf. OSUTTQN wants two good Msn accus. • tomed to the business. Apply- at the Factory, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a female Cook.—Apply at the Occidental Hotel, immediately. WANTED, a good Dressmaker; also, one or two assistants.—Apply to Mrs Haynes, opposite City Hall, Queen street. ————__ ' . WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Manu. kau, Hotel, Onehunga. BOTTLES BOTTLES !! BOTTLES !! i —WANTED, in any quantity, at Beedeli. & Watson, Wyndham street, next Clanricarde Hotel. WANTED, a Compositor to proceed J. the Fijis. Good wages, App 1^ Star Office. , ~o youth for WANTED, a stkftrt resri-a Office. . , a shop. Apply V'^ - '; '



WANTED to Purchase, a Freehold P M , , perty of from 100 to 1000 acres. t£ Land must be of good quality and a powerful stream of water is indispensable.--SAMT™r Cocheaite and Son, Fort street. **v*& WANTED- 10,000 dozerTl^^^ HJgh°st Price given--^olden Crown Brewery, WeUesley street-- 9Wn TTTANTED Known that James W w»ll~ W ■ Timber Merchant, oJtoJfiS street, is prepared to supply with disnatoh every description of Building Timber Door Sashes, Mouldings, House BlocHA Shingle!!' and Palings, at the lowest niarkaw rates. WANTED, GOOD Tailors.—Apply immediately to S Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED-500 Men to DnSTaTS American Restaurant, WelleaW street East I intend giving the working classes of Auckland every luxury in the sea son for the small charge of 6d per Meal: Th | Dinner includes the very best of soup, fob j joints of various descriptions, and pastry or pudding: Meals at all hours, charge, 6d: WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supplj all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials in. eluding Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broai Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood. Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles.&c.&c, at the lowest makerfc prices, at his Yards. Custom-house street. TT7 ANTED Known that Holdship and Co V V 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. fTiO Storekeepers and Others.—For Sule or JL Lease, a General Store in a Country District, doing a good trade; satisfactory reasonsfo* 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 Thtbty SHmnrag per ton. Terms strictly cash.—Apply to . . W. KL&BY, ; Coal Yard, .Junction of Grey aad Queen streets ■ 1 ' ~ ill!I.'!'!** TO BE LET,—A Comfortable Residence in the most healthy part of Grey-street. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.. TO LET—Shop adjoining Menzies' Vie* toria Hotel, Victoria street. —Apply E. Baied, Victoria street. FOB. SALE, the new 5 ton centre-board Yacht Spabkle,—Apply to her builder, J. Watmouth, Smales Point. FOR SALE—A Fishing Boat (3 tons), and several Watermen's and Sailing Boats, cheap.—Apply to J. Clabe, Boat Builder, ■ Custom-house street. FOR SALE, a Large Bagatelle Board j fittings complete.— For particulars apply Stab Office. NOTICE. nnHE Restaurant of the Occidental Hotel JL will be Disoontikpej? after Saturday, ■ 23rd insfc. XTENNEDY'S WONDERFUL LILI« J\ PUTIAN CIRCUS, with a Magnificent Stud of Seven WelUtrained Horses, and a Cavalcade of Splendid Chariots, will make their firßt appearance on Boxing-day at Vauxhall Gardens, North f§hore. . .... T B KILIAN, Manager. piHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLI KJ 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 Hebbebt H. SMurfa 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 fuelj 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 \ mote bearable, pleajanter, and cools* occupa- tion as the beat is "enclosed, and they can ba placed outside. Illustrated Price List of; Patent Ovens and Wrought Iron Ranges sent post free to any. part of the coIony.—HEBBEBT H. Smith, High street-opposite Bout's and , back of J, C. Morrin'B, REMOVAL. THE Oflices of the Norwich Union Fire and Life Societies have been bbmoVBD t . from Shortland street to Vaile's Buildings, oorner of Queen and Wyndham streets.— j Entrance from Wyndham street. GE©. S. GRAHAM, Inrpector and Agent. s • ; . — m \ AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTBEES. | THE usual Monthly "inspection will tab | place THIS EVENING {*?**}> I December 22, at 7.30 pm, at Fort Bntomsrt. § CHAS. J. TAILOR, Major, Captain Commanding. 1 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPE& | Shbeidax-stbbet. . A NNIVERBARY Services will be beH jj | A the above Chapel, on Sunday, Decem- J. i ber24th. _ , , _ju Rev. Mi- Williams from Coromandel g conduct, the Service in the Afternoon, at w1 ; 1 past 2 o'clock. Service. f, A . PIIW . nraMeeting on Monday ®wniDft ? ' ]>£££& Tea on L table, at 6 o'clock. ! Ticket?-* 6dt ___ y CALEDONIAN GAMES. ~, | A MEETING of tb« Sub-Committee irill be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at | Fort Britomart, at 8 o'clock, to report progreift E. S. VPWAM,<: ~- , fi . Secretary.