DISTRICT COURT.

,__ , . THIS DAY. (.Before Thomas Beckham, Esq RM 1 MQUARRIE V. JOHN LUNDON J-his case, in which the plaintiff aoncrh* 'it recover the sum of £38 for ,serviSs 3w was.again adjourned until Thursday next t

~, . „ KIRBY V. BOULTER Claim £46 13s 6d. a |L»^Se^ 6 » wST-l c Inse1 nsed10 pfty tC c th_,„,;- f Kub7 tleP°sed to the selling of the articles, and to the due rendering of the Mr°Bon£ r - hen Sam- He **£$$ saw Mi Boulter m Queen-street, who owned to therecmptof the bill, and stated ti£t he fSfnSin T aV°7 to S6ttle the account °» the following Tuesday • at which time defendant S ,° acc°}™? d*te the Plaintiff either with cash or a bill for the amount. He then began to complain of plaintiff's charges for the sand and lime, but finally said that he was going to the Thames to collect rents from his tenants there, and upon his return lie would pay the account. He forwarded the goods to Mr Boulter's place in Durham-street upon being instructed to do so by Mr Beeton. He would not have trusted Beeton as he knew him too well. If Boulter had denied the debt he should have proceeded against mi' who luwl loUp(1 a second time. To Mr Beveridge-. The goods were deli vered dunng.the month of July. He could swear that the goods'were sent, and lie be lieved they were faithfully delivered. Mr Beeton, when he gave the order, stated that Mr Boulter would pay plaintiff. Mr Boulton had all along promised to settle the account until three weeks ago, when he said he would not pay. BJoseph Boulter, who was next examined, denied that he owed the account, he was not aware that tlie bricks, &c., were put into his building in Durham-street. Beeton took the job by contract, and was to find all necessary materials for the completion of the job ; he bad received the account from Mr Kirby, and as it was Beeton's matter he handed it to Beeton; he had nothing to do with the ordering of the goods ; he had raised no objection to the items as he re garded them as belonging to Beeton. He remembered that Kirby produced the bill to Beeton in Palmer's Hotel, but he was not there by appointment After the completion of the job he met Mr Kirby at Fisher's corner, but made no arrangements about paying on the following Tuesday. He met Mr Kirby for the first time at Vaile's corner, when he was introduced to that gentlemen as the gentleman who had furnished bricks, etc., for the house, and they retired all to gether to Palmer's Hotel, where there was something said about the bill, but as he was not concerned he took no particular notice. Left sitting.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.)

DRUNKENNESS,

One name only appeared on the drunkards' list this morning, and he had been bailed out. Failing to appear, bail was declared forfeited. ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE STAMP ACT.

The cases against Messrs E. W. Walker and S. Wells, for breaches of the Stamp Act, were adjourned by consent until Thursday next. This was all the business.

p Persons intending to take an active part in the forthcoming Newmarket Boxing Day sports must make their entries on or before the 18th of the present month. A cure for drunkenness. —The following prescription is recommended to people who have a craving for drink, and who have not the power to sesist temptation _ —Sulphate of iron, fivegraius; magnesia, ten grains; pepper mint -waU-r, eleren drachms ; spirits of nut meg one drochm. This forms one draught; two draughts to be taken each day. This prescription was found among the papers of John Vine Hall, the father of the Rev. Newman Hall.

A clergy man who had been staying for tome time at the house of a friend, on going away called to him little Tommy, the four year old ■on of his host, and asked him what he should give him for a presenti Tommy having great respect for the cloth, thought it his duty to suggest something of a religious nature, bo he announced hesitatingly ; "I think I should like a Testament, and I know I should like a poprgun.? A shrewd confectioner in Bangore has taught his panot to say " pretty creature" to eveey lady who enters his shop, and his business is rapidly increasing.

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Special Advertisements. AL L Advertisements for the "AUCKLAND ALMANAC," 1873, must be sent in AT ONCE. The book will be issued about the 20th. REED & BRETT, Publishers. JUST OPENED, ANEW STOCK of SUMMER HATS, from ls. each Ladies* Tucked and Worked Skirts, 3s 6d Ladies' Braided Costumes, cheap Polonaises in Silk, Muslin, Barage, Grenadine . &c, &c -c . &c. S. & 3. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corn«,of Queen and Wyndham streets. $ '■ . - *- V : TO BE ROASTED TO-MORROW, a CALF, at the American Restaurant, corner of Albert and Victoria-streets Meals 6d, with a Glass of Ale. LOST, a Gold Albert Chain with Link and Bar.—Any person returning same to this office will be rewarded, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DEATH OF THE PROPRIETOR. FOR Sale, the Goodwill, Stock and Furniture of a Music Dealer, in Queen-street. To' small capitalists this is an excellent- opportunity for acauiring an established and improving business. -Apply on Saturday next, at West & Co.'s, Musical .Repository, next to Welsman, Chemist. Frawberrtes and CREAM! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM I '1,000 QUARTS READY FOR PICKING! ROSEBANK NURSERY^ NORTH SHORE.



Uw' ANLTSTEAMER £ha_iml& AJ FOB SOUTHERN PORTS, 4«m. WANGANUI, WELLINGTON. LYTTELTON, DUNEDIN, AND RETURN TICKETS'AT SINGLE FARES. The _..„„ , Wanganui Will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, TO-MORROW (Friday), at -1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland : Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga: MABION'S ENGLISH ALE on Draught at the 'Greyhound Hotel. "COB Sale, with immediate possession, ■*- a House of 5 Rooms, with every convenience, situate at the corner of Franklin Road.—For par ticulars apply to Mrs West, on the premises. AUCKLAND TROOP R.C. V. THE Members of the above Troop will Fire for the Honorary Members' BELT on Saturday Evening at 4.30 o'clock sharp. Ammunition provided on the Range. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Lieut., Commanding Troop. 230, QUEEN-STREET, NOT 10 E. To the Inhabitants of Auckland and its Vicinity. MR. J. SMITH BEING about to leave Auckland for Melbourne is now OFFERING HIS STOCK OF DRAPEKY and CLOTHING AT AN IMMMENSE SACRIFICE, l-'OR ONE MONTH ONLY. The remaining portion not sold within that time will be SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Note the A-Oiuiess :— J. SMITH, 230, Q U E EN - S T R E E T. ANEW TEAK'S GIFT TO A BUSINESS MAN WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. — To Let, a well-known and long-established Butchering Business, situated in one of the best neighbourhoods in Auckland, doing a Good Ready-Money Business. The Proprietor retiring on account of bad health, and determined to remove into the country.—Apply at the office of this paper. SWEEP. THE Owners of the lucky horses in the late Melbourne Cup will receive their purses at tlie Occidental Hotel at 8.30 o'clock this evening. AUCKLAND COLLEGE and GRAMMAR SCHOOL. THE Examination of the English and Mathematical Classes will take place ou MONDAY and TUESDAY, ICth and 17th inst, All interested in Education are invited to attend. FARQUHAR MoRAE, Head-Master. CALEDONIAN GAMES! CALEDONIAN GAMES! CALEDONIAN GAMES! THE above Games will be held m the Albert Barracks, on THURSDAY, Decem ber 20 (Boxing Day). For programme see future issue. T. H. HALL & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND AGENTS 42, Queen-street, Auckland, N.Z.. EX GLADIATEUR, A SHIPMENT of Patent Sheathing Felt, in rolls and sheets, on Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. A. & R. CAUG HE V, AUSTRALIAN WINE MERCHANTS AND VINE GROWERS AGENTS, - MELBOURNE, Hold a stock of from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand gallons choice Australian Wines of superior value, which they ship to the trade in bulk and bottle. Price lists, samples, and all information may be obtained from their agents T. H. HALL & CO., 42, Queen-street, Auckland, ; through whom orders receive prompt attention. THE WILCOX AND GIBBS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES. Wholesale agents :— T. H. HALL & CO., 42, Queen -street, Auckland. LOST, part of a Carriage Lamp, between Karangahape Road and Mount Albert. -Beward from L. D. Nathan & Co., Shortland treet. TENDERS. TENDERS for the Auckland Hotel Dining-rooms ; also tenders for the Billiard rooms, in connection with the Hotel. Tenders to be forwarded at once to .the Proprietor, Auckland Hotel. FOUND in Freeman's Bay, a Gold Brooch, with initials, and lock of hair enclosed. May be had if accurately described on application at this office. T) A E N E L L HA L 1/1 THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 12 The Parnell Ethiopian Troupe will give one of their performances as above in aid of the Organ Fund of St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Admission :—Front seats, 2s; back, Is. for particulars 'see programme,



BOXING DAT, DECEMBER 26, 2872. MASONIC PICNIC. ISLAND OF MOTU IHI (By KIND PERMISSION OF W. DUDAR,-ESQ.) Tickets may be had of Brothers PM. Doull, P.M. Wade, P.M. Jenkins, P.M. Hay ward, McCaghey, Sloane, Bums, Asher, and J). T. FOX, Secretary. LOST, between Vulcan Lane and Wellesley-street, a small Gold Ear-ring, the shape of a leaf. —The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office. Wanted. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Apply to Mrs. Corcoran, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a General Female Ser vant; reference required. —Apply to Mrs. Edgar, top of Grafton Road. WANTED, a Lady, about 20 years of age, as Companion and Housekeeper in a small family ; must be well educated.—For particulars apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, a young man as As sistant Waiter.—Apply Occidental Hotel. X\T ANTED, by a respectable person, ' » a Situation as Housekeeper ; no objection to the country. -Address A.8., office of this paper. WANTED immediately, a Nurse Girl, about IS years of age!— Apply to Mrs .Tagger, Freeman's Hotel. WANTED, a young Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs Parker, Wellington-street; or Mrs Scrivener, Welleslev-stveet, above Nelson street, WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. TTT ANTED, a Boy for Coromandel. ™ * —Apply, with references, between 0 and 10 a m To-morrow to M. Levy, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Laishley, Park Koad (close to Hospital.) WANTED, good General Black- Bmith ; constant employment. Wages, £3 per week.—Apply immediately to Faulkner and Rid dell, Napier. WANTED, a Boy to wait at table ; also, a General Servant—Apply to E Waters, Confectioner. WANTED, by a middle-aged per son, a Situation as Housekeeper ; no objec tion to the country.—Address (I. H., office of this paper. WANTED, a Female Servant.— Apply at tlie National Mart. WANTED, a Female Servant.— Apply to Mrs I. Piiiu.i PS, Eden Crescent. WANTED, Dressmakers and Im provers.-Apply at tlie National Mart, S. and J. It. Vaile. WANTED, a good Cook; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs Campbell, Jermyn street, Official Bay. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, not under 1C years of age ; references required.- -Apply to Mrs H. Gilfillan, Symonds street. WANTED KKOWN, that tbe un dersigned|has always on Hand and for Sale, __, large Stock ef First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Easdown, Queen street. WANTED, by an experienced hand, a Situation as Engine Driver.—Address James Hoskin, Post-office, Newmarket WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant.- Apply to Mrs B. Gittos, Pitt street. WANTED, a smart Youth between 14 and 10 years of age.—Apply Q.C.E., Short land street. WANTED, 15 good Bushmen.— Apply, between the hours of 2 and 3 p.m., at Pulleng's Dining Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED, a Partner in an old established well-paying Business. .CI 00 Capital required.— Address A. 7.., at this office. WANTED, a Person to Cut and Split from 25 to 50 tons Firewood for a Baker's Oven.—John Hall, Otahuhu. WANTED the public to know that all the New Season's Novelties for Ladies ahd Babies now open at R. W. Dyson's New Promises, ISO, Queen-street, next Messrs. Morrin's, Ironmongers. WANTED, a good Farm Servant; also, a General Female Servant.—Apply immediately to H. Canham, High street. WANTED, to Charter for the colonies, a Vessel from 100 to 300 tons.— Apply to Holdship & Co., Custom-house street. TX7 ANTED, Purchasers for New f 1 and Second-hand Sewing Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane, by the addition of a large Show-room, parties having Second hand Machines to dispose of may send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-hand Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes.- Repairs properly done. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks,. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah . Yards, Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran : teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. Kirby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED, Brandy Bottles-T Fish, Chemist: the Auckland Pharmacy, Princes street. ■'•■-'. • ' :' '■ WANTED, Purchase, for Cut and Un-ctit Firewi od; dMtNMdnt 9- vest rates. —W. and G. Winstone, Vgatijui-uiiute street. WANT ED known, Unrivalled Black Silk Dresses at '3s Cd per yard are to be obtained at Dytson's New Premises, 180, Queen-street TTTTANTED, Purchasers for' best V <%",__. Newcastle Coal;. delivered atl owest rates.— W. and G. Winstone, Custom-bouse street.



Drapery. IDEA PERT. DEAPEET. I DEAPEET. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. -. ■ j ~.. MILLINERY. Clothing, Clothing. Clothing. JUST RECEIVED Direct from the English and Scotch Markets, and being sold at low prtces, FANCY MOHAIE DEESSES, from 4-Jd per yard Lustres, Alpacas, and Grenadines, in great variety ' Muslin Dresses, colored and white Ladies' Silk Jackets, from 12s Od Ladies' Lustre Jackets, from 4s Od Ladies' Trimmed Hats, from 5s Ladies' Trimmed Hats, very stylish, from 17s fid Stays, and Underclothing, a large lot • ! Crinolines and Dress Improvers, in the new . shapes /'?/... ; \- : • I I MEN'S CLOTHING . Just landing, per Norham Castle. Men's Black and Coloured Alpaca Coats, from 10s fid Men's Black Cloth Coats, in the various new shapes '•: Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests A lot of Duck Trousers, from 2s fid Ties in great variety at fid Scarves—a bargain—from Is (Id A great variety of Men's Hats Men's Black Silk Hats, superior quality AT T.'McMA S T E E ' S, 242, QUEEN-STREET, _g A Z A A E A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WILL BE HELD TN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January next. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by CHAS. A. TAYLOR, : Honorary Captain. A. R. B. THE Efficient Volunteers of the Auckland Rifle Brigade will fire for choice of Company Representatives tor Colonial Prize-firing at 8 a.m. on FRIDAY, 13th inst., on Mount Eden Rifle-range. By order. JOHN MrOONNELL, Lieut., Adjt. A.R.B. . •r US T LAND IN G, Ex Vkloojoadr, 1 r| CASES McDonnell's Bacon and -I \J Hams. JAKINS * WILCOX, . Durham-street. SUFFOLK HOTEL, DE D WOOD. to the i.vha7iitants of depwood and the Public Cbnerallv, MR G-. HOLLOWAY having taken the above Hotel hopes by strict attention to cleanliness and good Liquors to merit a fair share of public patronage. Families supplied. Pic-nic and Yachting Hampers delivered on the shortest notice at reasonable rniCKH. The Billiard-room stands unrivalled for comfort, and is fitted up with one of Alcock's best Tables. " BOAED aud Eesidence for a Gen tleman, or a Lady and Gentleman.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen-street. TOLL GATES. A MEETING of the Eesidents of Remuera and Newmarket will be held at the Presbyterian School-room, Newmarket, at half-past seven o'clock, on' THURSDAY, the 12th ihstant, to take into consideration the removal of the Toll Gates. TIMBEK ON SALE at the Shed, Breakwater road. Planed, Tongued, and Grooved, 9xl and 0x1: also, a Splendid Assort ment of all sizes First and Second-class. Vessels loaded with despatch. C. A. HAP.RIS. . Nov. 30, 1872.- .' :: _.'._«:- _: ■:■<•■ '-- >", SEAMEN'S MUTUAL BENEFIT AND PROTECTION SOCIETY. A GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Thames Hotel, on.THIS EVEN ING, at eight o'clock sharp. Business : To-re-consider the .present Rules of the Society. The public are respectfully invited t6 attend. By order of the Committee. G. E. G. JACKSON, Secretary. ri II EIST MA S SPO ET S TO HIRE ! TO HIRE ! A number of large Military Marquees and one large Circus Tent,"loo feet in circumference:—Apply to WILLIAMS & CO., Ship Chandlers, Corner of Queen and Fort street. FEENCH POLISH EEVIVER~7f a truly superior description, combined with cheapness, can be obtained at my establishment, WELLESLEY STREET EAST. Being a thoroughly practical maker I can assure my patrons that nothing equal to it can be. obtained in the c#lony or what is imported; Price per bottle, 2s and upwards-—WM. NIGHTINGALE, Jun , French Polisher, &c. \gents, Messrs Aickin and Williams, Chemists, Queon streets FOE FEEIGHT OE CHAETEE, the favourite Cutter BELLA. —Apply to Lewis Bros. FOE- SALE, a Handsome Villa.Resi, dence, with stable and out-houses, an exquisite garden and grounds, devoted to flowers and shrubs, also kitchen garden and twenty acres of rich volcanic isoil. within ten minutes' ride of tlie Symonds-street Toll-gate, on the New North Road.—Apply to Mr Barnes, on the premises. TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on reasonable torms. . ■-; : CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street; and at Wayte's, Queen-street. , NEWMARKET ATHLETIC SPORTS On Boxing Day (December 26, .1872). ALL Entries must be made on or before 9 p.m. of December 18, 1872. Comraitt;e Room :—Newmarket Hotel. J. JENKINS. mExuOaiN CLOCKS. — Large assortment (80 cases) now landing, and for salt.-WRAPPING PAPERS: 30 baleiwell-assorted on»ale.—E. &H. Isaacs, Fort-street.



' Miscellaneous. TO LET, a Shop, Stable, and Cart shed, at the rear of the Bricklayers' Arms.- Apply to George Davis, Bricklayers' Arms, Chape street. T AND J. JAMIESON (L AT E H. FUG A T E,) 18 1, QUEEN STEET, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTERS ANI ' MANUFACTURERS, W.H OI,ES AT, E AN T> RETAIL. Country Storekeepers and Coasters Supplied at Wholesale Prices. jfcfTNote the Address: J. & J. JAMIESON, 181, QUEEN STREET. Opposite J. Coupland's PiuinuoE Stoke,'' ' TO PAINTERS—Tenders are re ' quired for Painting Q.O.E. Hotel, Shortland street. — IJor particulars apply on the premises before noon, the 14th inst.-—E. W.. Morrison, Prpprietor. €= f^S^^^jigS^ i :^4_4»s_&_^^_?_*fae^ AUCKLAND RACES JANUARY Ist and 2nd, 1873. Stewards : The Hon. Chas. J. Taylor I The Hon. Dr. Pollen .Tames Watt, Esq. j J. S. Macfarlane, Esq. Major Walmsley. Judge: Thomas Beckham, Esq., R,M. Clerk or the Course: Mr Henry B'ardington. Clerk op Scales: Mr W. Marks. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY: 1.-MAIDEN PLATE : £100. Weight for age ; one mile and a half. Entrance, £5. Open 'to all horses that have never won an advertised prize. 2.- VOLUNTEER CAVALRY PLATE ; £50. Welter weight for age. Open to all horses that have been the property of members of any corps in the province during the last three months ; to be ridden by members only. Entrance, £3. Once round the course. 3.—ELLERSLIE HANDICAP. A Sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, h. ft, with 150 soys. added. Entrance to be closed on the 14tli December, 1872, at noon. Two miles. 4. -RAILWAY STAKES ; £50. Weight for age : once round the course. Entrance, £3. 5.-INNKEEPERS' PURSE; £75. Weight for age :<oiice round tlie course. Winners of public money amounting to £1 00 to carry -71b extra. Entrance, £3. C—PONY RACE. A Sweepstakes of 2 soys. each, witli 10 soys. added. For all Ponies of 14 hands high and under ; once round the course. Weight for inches; top weight, 0 stone ; 71b allowed for one inch. SECOND DAY: 1.-PRODUCE STAKES ; £50. Weight for age : the winner of Maiden Plate to carry olbs extra ; open to all horses bred in the Pro vince of Auckland. Entrance, £3; distance, once round the course. , 2.- AUCKLAND METROPOLITAN HANDICAP ; £100. Entrance on nomination, £2, and on acceptance, £3. Weights will be declared for this race at 9 p.m. on Ist January ; distance one mile and a half. 3.—LADIES' PURSE ; £50. Weight for age ; winner of any previous race at this meeting to carry 71bs extra ; once round the course. 4.—CONSOLATION STAKES. For all beaten horses ; handicap, £30. Entrance on ' nomination, £1 ; and on acceptance, £2. Once round tlie course. S.—HURDLE RACE. Handicap ; £40. Over eight flights of hurdles ; twice round. Entrance, £3. All entries to be left on or before 8 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the 27th December, 1872, addressed, under cover, with entrance fees, to the undersigned, at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a membei of the Club or a subscriber of two guineas to the Race Fund. | Auckland Gymkana Club Rules will be strictly ad hered to. | All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, whose decision shall be final, and from which there shall be ho appeaL j Dogs found on the course will be destroyed. Ad mission to the course by the gates only, and anj persons trespassing or climbing over the walls oi fences will be prosecuted. : Charge for admission of adult passengers on foot, ls eacli; children, free. Wheelbarrows, 2s Od ; horse men,, each, 2s 6d ; one-horse trap, ss; two-horse trap, 10s ; four-horse trap, 20s. Admission to the Grand Stand :—Lower Gallery, 5s Upper Gallery, 2s 6d. BURTON 3. DAVENEY, Acting Secretary. December 7th. 1872. AUCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29. (83rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLONY)! PROGRAMME: Ist Race: TRADING VESSELS (Brigantines. Schooners, and Ketches), over 25 tons register. 2nd Race: TRADING CUTTERS. 25 tons registei and upwards. 3rd Race : TRADING V ESSELS (any rig), under 2f tons FGCfistGr. ■ 4th Race: SAILING BOATS or YACHTS, of anj class, 5 tons and under. sth Race : SAILING BOATS and YACHTS, of anj class, over 5 tons, and under 15 tons. 6th Race : SAILING RACE, Open Boats not exceed ing 25ft. over all. 7th Race : FOUR-OARED GIGS, the property of anj recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateui HMembers. No housing or outriggers allowed. Bth Race : SHIPS' GIGS (Merchant), rowed by boni flde shipß' crews (4 oars and a coxswain). 9th Race: FOUR-OARED GIGS, open to all; nc housing or outriggers allowed. :10th Race : DINGIES, under 12ft. over all; rowed bj Boys under 10 years of age, born in the colony. T. HENDERSON, Jun , Hon. Sec. TENDERS. ' TENDEES will be received by th. undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, th 14th inst., for supplying such quantities of the uudei mentioned articles as may be required at!the Orpha: Home during the six months commencing Ist Januarj 187?, viz.:— . , BREAD (Fine), per 2!b loaf, full weight, to be dc livered daily MEA^Beef and Mutton), per Ib, weight of bon not to be paid for ; to be delivered daily GROCERIES, as per specification" to be seen o application to me.; the Groceries to be delivere weekly or as may pc required. All the articles must be supplied of good quality For Bread, Meat, and Groceries separate tende are required. For none of tlie articles will the lowest or ar tender be accepted unless, considered suitable. -. . '-:•; LUSK, Treasurer Orphan Home. 31, Quew street, Dec. 7, 1872.



For Sale. FOR SALE, an Ice Machine in full ~ working order.—Apply to D. Sheehan, Hobson street H . W A T T' S , GENERAL DEALER, PITT-STREET, HAS for Sale: —120 gallons Lime Juice, 3s per gallon, the best summer drink for children; best Vinegar, 3s per gallon ; Currants, ) 5d per lb ; good Tea, 2s Cd per lb ; Lemon Peel, ls 8d : Oatmeal, 5 lbs for ls ; tin Matches, ls lOd per dozen ; boxes Cocoa and Chocolate, ls 8d per lb ; best Rice, 3Jd; Corn Flour, 7d ; Sperm Candles, Is ; Bell and Black's Plaid Vestas, 8d per dozen ; Light Blue, lOd per lb, S^d by the box; Capers, Od per bottle, 7s per dozen ; Stow's Pickles, Od per bottle ; Figs, Sd per lb ; Large Tin Saucepans, ls fid each ; -Tugs, four in a set, /is Cd ; Almond Nuts, lOd per lb; Small Nuts, Od ; Walnuts, ls per lb; Dates, Od per Vi ; Oranges, ls per dozen, Os per gross : Epsom Salts, (id per dozen packets; Curling's Cod Liver Oil, only Is per bottle ; I,ooo' lbs very superior Peas, ii lbs for Is ,• damaged Pomades, ex Bulwark, to be sold very cheap ; 20 dozen Barracoutas, 5d each, 4s per dozen. T^OR SALE (a Bargain), the •A- Mac'S iv of a Flour Mill, complete, consisting of'two pail I: French Burr Mill Stones, 4ft. and 4ft. ■„ 2ins. diameter : Dressing JfachiHe,-- JMacliine, Sack Tackle. Elevators, Spur Gearing, Pinions, Bever Wheels, Belts,- &c., complete. Can lie driven by wind, water, or steam ; would make a good country Grist Mill; sold cheap. Apply at Mr. PAnxTNftTON'a Steam Biscuit Depot, 30, Queen-street. NOW LANDING, EX NORHAM CASTLE, FROM LONDON. T? OR SALE, Three Tann's Iron JL Safes, same as saved Messrs. Bucliolz' books in the late fire. E. & Tt. ISAACS. TT'OR SALE, one Outrigger Skiff -8- and one Open Skiff ; also, several Ships' Boats. —Apply to J. Clahb, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. F OR SALE, a Square Piano by Broadwood, second-hand, in good condition, fit for a school of young pupils.- Ap.'iy by letter, addressed " H.," at this office. __ .... TO STAND THE SEASON AT EPSOM, rPHE Thoroughbred Blood Stallion J- " YOUNG' KELPIE," by "Kelpie,"imported ; 'Don Crucifix," by "Scratch,", imported-: from " Leunell," winner of the Champion Race and Cup at Home Bush. Bred by Wyntwam Brothers, Bukkulla, New England, New South Wales. For further particulars enquire of MR. ISAAC GWYNNE Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom. Q U E B, A N T S! CURRANTS! CURRANTS! 4^T). Per Lb. Retail; AT BARNETT & LEVY'S, No. 72, QUEEN TRE ET, (Opposite Bank of New Zea ■P-'H PENOLOGY IS practically applied to the Educa tion of youth at Union-street School. The bent or inclination of each child's mind to any particular trade or profession may be known by parents on ap plying to Mr Brabazon. Advice given Gratis. AAA. VV A. ■ ' "Z LICENSED VICTUALLERS' BALL, under the patronage of the Merchants and Brewers of Auckland, will take place at the CITY ; HALL on TUESEAY, the 17th inst. Tickets, ad mitting Lady and Gentleman, £1 ls; may be purchased of the Ball Committee, Messrs Upton and i Co., E. Wayte, or Sceats'British Hotel. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. • H. FULLER, Secretary. N O T ICE. THE undersigned, being about to leave the Colony, requests that any Claims still outstanding against the firm of John Rorejiton and Co. prior to the 22nd of July last, when he ceased to i be a partner or have any interest in that firm, be forthwith sent in for settlement. He also requests that debts due to the firm before the 22nd July be , immediately paid. JOHN ROBERTON. ! ■ ■ ' ■ . . - ._■■:. ATJOTIONS. | _ MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. '~-. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. r TE AKAU BLOCK, 90,360 ACRES;1.; 1 WITHOUT RESERVE. : T THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, the 10th day of December, at twelve o'clock noon, V T r; All the right, title, property, estate, and interest of the Mortgagee in and aU Leasehold interest in the above r mentioned Te Akau Block, the Land being described in the Deed of Mortgage, as "All that Block of Land situate in the ' County of Rutland, known as Tamihana Tamil's Block, and containing by' admeasurement 00,300 acres." Tlie Block extends along the Coast from Port Waikato to Port Raglan. The . lease has a term st some 23 years to raja. TO BE SOLD WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE. For full particulars and terms apply to Messrs r Jackson & Russell, Fort-street, Auckland ;or to » SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1872. 17*. REDEEMED AND OVERTIME PLEDGES, 1872, ' CONSIST IN 3- OF GOLD WATCHES, CHAINS, f DIAMOND RINGS, BROOCHES; &c, &cj B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed-by'Mr D. Marks, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, to sell by auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Monday next, the 10th inst., at 11 o'clock. Unredeemed and Overtime Pledges,, as per Evening Star of the 10th inst. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. : FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN GREY STREET. c WITHOUT RESERVE. ,c ■ # : r- rpHE Subserioers have received in f JL structions from Mr Thomas Jackson, who i • retiring from business, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort - street, on Monday, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock,- .. • 3' : The SHOP and DWELLING - HOUSE now occupied by himself, and situated at the ie corner of Grey and Brewer-streets, being erected on Lot No 1 of the Subdivision of Allotment No 47 of Section No 28 of the J5 City of Auckland, having frontages of 28ft. !a to Grey-street, and 78ft. to Brewer-street. The Auctioneers particularly wish to dra-w attention to the position of the above property, being situated in close proximity to the hew Market-house, and in one of the most rising parts of the city. ™ -The'sale is positively without reserve. ; ■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ' Auctioneers.



Auctions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. . - .; . COTTAGE, ALLOTMENT, AND HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, AT .MOUNT ST. MARY'S. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Samuel Hale, who is leaving the colony, to sell, at his residence. Mount St. Mary's on Tuesday. 17th inst., at 12 o'clock, HIS COMFORTABLE COTTAGE, situated at the corner of New and Dublin street, Mount St. Mary 'a; substantially - built, close-lined, papered, var« nished, and fitted inside: with cupboards and book-case, and now in first-class order : er.^r ■l.-t'i on an allotment 50ft. to New-street, and $ofc. 10 Dublin-street; fenced and thoroughly drained. And, ' Immediately after the Sale of the above, THE HOUSEHOLIVFURNITURJV comprising Drawing Room Srfites, Tables-Touches, Carpet?, Hearth - rug, --Bedstead- atfd Feather Bfcriroom __* Furniture,'Kitchen"Utensils, <S-c. ___ <" A Good Watch Dog —r ~-~~~ A Milch Gcat". N.B.—A portion of the purchase money of fee House can remain on Mortgage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON^__ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. - OVERTIME GOODS. •TUIE Subscribers have received in- . .JL . Amotions from H. S. McKellar. Esq., Collector of Customs, to sell, at tlie Mart,- Fort-street, on Friday the 13th inst., at 12 o'clock, The following Goods, overtime in Bond— P over Ml, §2 4— • 2 cases Tobacco, ex Hero, from Melbourne, ware housed by A. E. Cohen in Isaacs' Bond, 15th October, 18G9. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. . TO-M OR R 0 W, . .... ... f NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY- Fowls, Turkeyp, iDucks, Geese, Pigeons, one pair Cape Barren: -; Geese, from Acclimatisation Society, a few superior Ducks, a cross between Black Indian and Rouen, 2 Brahma Fowls. PRODUCE—IO tons First-class Flour, i-ton Good Canterbury Bacon and Hams, Bran, Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Butter, Dates. &c. GROCERIES-Tea, &c, 17 boxes Soap. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS- Pictures, Musical-Box.. ~--:,-. On account of whom it may concern : ' A small invoice of Brushware. more or less damaged; - : 1 case of Dolls, Pack-saddle. i THURSDAY," DECEMBER: 19/11872. - jKT IMPORTANT SALE TBI. - OF FREEHOLD ClTlf PROPERTIES AT THE' JUNCTION OF QUEEN, GREY, WAKE FIELD, AND EDWARD STREETS, OPPOSITE THE MA_RKET-PLA.CE, Which, is now in course of erection and under - : contract to be completed in a few weeks from this date THE undersigned has been, favoured with instructions form R. Hqbb3, Esq. (who is retiring from business) to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day, 19th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, his well-situated and Valuable Property in Queen and Wakefield-streets, known as the JUNCTION a ~ DRAPERY•.WAREHOUSE," Built under bis own superintendence in a ikost convenient and substantial manner, in which, be has for many years carried on an extensive and Tery profitable business. • ; A ] The Property will be sold in one lot or in tbe following order : — LOT I.—The Brick Building in. Wake field-street, at .its junction with Queen-street, with slated roof,J and | . so constructed as to allow a second .. . storey to be added to it.,,,. The shop has a plate-glass front' and superior cedar counter, with gas and other .. fittings. '. Z .','. X. 'Z. ~'.. '; .'A: LOT 2.—The premises in Queen-street j adjoining the Junction Drapery Warehouse, Having 2o feet frontage to Queen-street, There is a Ayell built Brick House with slated roof of 4 rooms erected thereon, so constructed as -that' with' a small outlay 2 good shops can be added. _. LOT 3. —The shop known as the Junc tion Drapery Wai-ebouse, with'plate glass front, and valuable and con venient fittings, and a 5 roomed house attached, having a frontage to Queen-street of 24 feet. j This property, situated at the junction of the, three.main thoroughfares of the city, , fronting Queen-street'which must continue ' to be the principal business street, imme diately opposite the Market House, is a most desirable place of business, and is every day improving. < . . . «o'iV .'• _■' kV'...! M'HT The sale of this splendid Property affords a rare opportunity to persons requiring busi ness premises, or to capitalists for the in vestment of money, as it is rising rapidly in value, and will give a good interest. Terms. — One-fourth of the purchase money on the .fall oi the hammer* one-fourth by promissory note of three months ; the ibalance can remain on mortgage for five years ;at seven per cent, per annum. j The public are invited to inspect the above -.property before the sale. j ■ R. ARTHUR, Estate, Land, and General Auctioneer.