BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Superintendent, P A Ph linf?^ T Mess L k ; Shcln^B^K' ??' S aultain- and O'liorke g ■feus Honor said as this was th* f\ v *■ resignation, and they would hare to ded with the action of the old Education in iaPL 8 0 apP°lnt some Patteman M f °ve.J' seconded, and carried "That Resent ™V ake H mi"Utes of Lent nf pe.?dbS the aPP°iQt raent or a secretary. Left sitting.

THE COWS OP HOKITIKA.

No one ( says the Hokitika Star ) will deny that cows, when confined to their proper sphere of action, are most useful animals, and a majority of our readers will Tery probably concede that they are very pleasant objects to, contemplate—in a pic ture ; but when a legion of these interest ing animals degenerate into" stray cattle," their glory has departed., and they imme diate!/ become a nuisance and a griev ance, things to be reviled by men, pelted by boys chased by dogs, and finally handed over to the Inspector of nuisances, and impounded- It has been decided by com petent authoi-ities that there are more stray cattle in the town of Hokitika than there «re in all the rest of the Municipalities of New Zealand put together, and it follows as a matter of course that there is a corres ponding amount of dissatisfaction expres sed at the ravages committed by day and night upon the gardens by the mild and inoffensive looking which are to _J>e met with in droves in most of our Jp&eets. Some portions of the town, however, are specially favoured by the perpetual presence of mobs of cattle, and the whole of Hampden street has long been a cattle station, and also appears to be used for mustering the cattle from the more remote parts of the district. • The cows of Hokitika are easily distin guishable from the cows of all other dis tricts by the fact that they are strictly speaking omniverous, greedily devouring any known substance which comes within their reach, although they are said to prefer sweet peas or honeysuckle to turnips or mangold wurze], They com bine the appetites of wolves, with the digestive powers of ostriches, and the trenchant dentition of Bengal tigers. Nothing comes amiss to them, and although as yet it cannot be proved that they have consumed any pile-driving or tip drays, it is darkly hinted that such feats are within their powers, if their inclination leads them in that direction.

A rather singular scene reported by the Tamworth News, and one which: gave a rery vivid impression of the principal actor therein, was presented a few days ago. A swarm of bees decided upon changing their quarters, and were pur sued by their owner, who evidently did not mean to let them get away very easily to the vicinity of Cohen and Levy's old stpre, where they came to rest temporar ily. The owner, a weaker vessel, came up in hot chase, banging a tinpot, subse quently changed for a more effective instru ments, in the shape of a pair of bullock-bella which were vigorously manipulated with a view to winning back the-^rrant insects. The operator charmed so wisely that a number of the bees settled upon her hat, from which they hung in crawling pen dants, never stinging the wearer, who nothing fearsome plied the bell until they gradually occupied the interior of an um brella she had in the meantime expanded when she bore them off in triumph, to the surprise of'a number of spectators who stood in admiration of this exhibition oi coolness and nerve on the part of a feminine bee hunter. " This is capital ale," said an old toper •• gee how long it keeps its head;" " yea said a bystander, "but consider how soon it takes away yours. The CalecTor-an Games on Boxing Day promisetobea great success. The gentlemen who have been awarded the onerous duties of handicappers are: Messrs A. Murray, T. Henderson, jim., and George Dunnetjun. The entries are published in our advertising columns, and the handicapping will un doubtedly give great satisfaction to all. The arrangements have been earned out *..th great judgment, ar.d the sports bid fair to be a great success. The members of the Auckland Quoit Club met on Satnrday m the Barrack ground to compete for Captain Johnstons silver meclal. There was some good play until dark, and the game iiIU be resumed on Saturd ay next The new s.s. Lily tested her engines on Saturday afternoon, and they appeared to work satisfactorily. '

.MFB S^AK, MONDAY, BICEMBBR 23, 1872.



Special Advertisements^ }sOL*m&SJST OPENED, A^ySftT STOCK of STTMMEB HATS, from Is. each Ladies' Tucked and Worked Skirts, 3s 6d Ladies' Braided Costumes, cheap Polonaises in Silk, Muslin, Ban-^e, Grenadine &c, • &c-» &c- S. & J. E. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wyndham'streets. TOMORROW. 2 TONS PEIMB HAMS AND BACON To-moiiow, at 11 o'clci, Without Rese; re. B, TONKS & Cm -V '



§*4 . A JJ ASONIC PICNIC AT ISLAND OF MOTU IHI, ' (By permission of W. Dudeii, E:q.) ON BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1872. , By lrir>d pennisson of Brotl-rr Capt. J. H. Burns the Band of the Koypl Company of Volunteers will be m attendence. Tickets may be obtHned of Brothers Doull, Wade, Asher, Je"'!is, Sloane, Burns. Hayward, McCaghey, and D. T. FOX, Secretary. HAMS! HAMS!! HAMS!!! JUST RECEIVED, two cases of of-SINCLAIR'S BELFAST HAMS, opening in > first 'v'ass condition at C.MAJ 0 E ] S, j Chapel anil Wellc*ley-streets. j NOTICE. THE Eestaurant of the Occidental Hotel wpl CLOSED on Wednesday and Thurt- j o%y next, the 2 ,th and 20th inst. I j N."3.—W>VrED four Young Ladi'i to attend S' n ■> at the C lrdoni-n Sports. i _ [ H£MS AND BACON! JUST ARRIVED, and on Sale by O the undersigned, three cases PRIME Cj* NTFR- ! BURY HAMS AND BACON. 2OBEET LUSK, 31, Lower Queen-street. Dec. ?3, 1672. LOST, four £5 Notes this morning, botw en the Brunswick Auction Rooms and ! .Burnett's Po. k Butchery.—A reward will be pid to any pei.on returning tie same to the office of tV 5« ! paper. CHALLENGE TO THE BUTCHERS OF • . AUCKLAND. TO produce a larger, primer, more choice, or carefully selected Stock of Christmas Meat, consisting of Beef, Mutton, Pork, Veal, Lamb, and Poultry of every description than will be found on show and for s-'e on MONDAY and TUESDAY, December 23rd and 24th, at Nos! 77 and 79, Queen street. A. DORNWELL. IN THE ESTATE OF LEIGH DINES HALSTEAD, DECEASED. IT is requested thai; all claims against •the above Estate be sent in to Mr A. Brock, Solicitor, Wyndbam Chambers :■> and all persons ■'"ldebted to the estate are hereby requested to p.y to lrm the amour i of their respective debts without delay. Auckland, Dec. 19, 1872. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. THHE Company will parade This ■m- (Monday) Evening, at the Drill-shed, at half past Leven o'clock, when business of importance will be brought forward. By order. JOHN MOW J3RAY, Dec. 21, 1872. Lieutenant. Wanted. WANTED; immediately, a good Nurse Girl.—For addre:.s apply at the office of Mr J. B. Russell, Short'and street, To-morrow, between the horns of one al>d four. WANTED, a stout active Youth f$ serve -customers. 1 — Apply immediately to A. Philip, Newton. WANTED TO LET, a pleasant front room to one or two genfemen at Mount St Mary's; te^ms moderate.—Address, "Home," Star Ofhce. WANTED, a Barman; also, a Waiter.—Apply immediately Thames Hotel. WANTED, a yomig Man as Grroom ; must be abe to f "re. References reqir'-ed. — C. J. King, Parnell. WANTED, immediately, a Nurse Girl; good reference req\iir:d ; also.. General Servants. —Mrs Coil's Registry Office.. Wyndham street. WANTED immediately, a m^e or female Cook.—Apply at tl c V cfcoria Hotel, Victoria-street, TX7gA N T E D, a General Ser.vani; • T V re'erences requited.—4pply to Mv H. S. Meyers, E en Ovsce*l Official Bay. WANTED immediately, for Blen heim, a Good Steady Watchmaker.— Apply to M. Le ■ ard 10. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs'Cr. Lewis, Jermya-street (near Wyn yard Pier. WANTED, +.. Sell, a Dining Kooin Business, with twenty-four beeI". —Mr Lennox, S'lnrebroke ■, Queer-street. WANTED TO PURCHASE, thieesu'ie "o^ Milch Goats, either within a week of dropp'ng their kT^s 0" with kids a-week old at their side.—Apply ut the office of this pai>ev. ANTED KNOWN, thaTthe^n" <3etsigned|bas always on Hand ar'"1 for Sale, • large Stock of First ard Second-class Tin ber in lots to suit buyers, or for ship-nei t either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. : , JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant. WANTED, to Charter tor the colonies, a Vessel from 100 to 300 tons.— Apply to Holdship & Co., Custom-house street. Tjt7 ANTED, Purchasers 'for- New W and Second-hand Sefldng Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane, by the addition o* a Jarg« S*oiv--oom, parses having Second hand Machines to dispose or may send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-band Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes. Kepairs properly fone. WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, inc'uding 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. Kikby, junction ol Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED, Purchasers for Cut and Un-cut Firesvood;'. eliveredat owest rates. I" —W. and G. Winstone, Castom-honse street. TTTANTRD, Purchasers for 'best j V V Newcastle Coal; delivered at owost rates,— * "W. t»A G. Wln»tQn«, Cwßtero-Jioua^ sl»eot, • ~._



Miscellaneous. tTs^ T^XCURSIONTRIPTO *SS|**k*|^-LLi WANGAREI. The favourite p.s. Challenger Will leave for the above pert THIS DAY (Monday) at 2 p.m. ! Return Tickets available from 23rd December to 7th j January. Return Tickets, 20s. O?-?.Vag at Kawau r*»d Little Omaha as usual. Time Table : Auckland—Monday, 23rd December, at 2 p.m. Friday, 27th December, at 0 p.m. Wangarei —Tuesday, 24th December, at 2 p.m. Saturday, 23th December, at 6 p.m. Captain, Agent. "T_* T7OE KAIPAEA JJISsK^ -I- (Delive. ing Goo - on the Wairoa ■itaHGl The brigantine Coronet Will sail as above THIS DAY (Monday), 23rd inst. Forlreiglit, &%. apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. FOUND, at Epsom, near the Pah , Farm, a fat wMte Sow, with stump tail.- Owner c. n have the same by pay.'ng1 expenses, &c. — Apply to G. H. Layers. T IVERPOOL AND LONDON, JLJ AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company's Almanac for 1573 mjy be had on ' app)ication to JOHN BUCHAN> N, Agent, ShOi. iland-street. LOST, between the Cemetery and Karangahape ro?'l, a Black Cross and Chain.— Apply at the Belle Vue Boarding-house, Vincent street. £1 REWARD WILL be paid to any one who will give such information as will. lead to the con viction of the person or persons who wantonly cut and destroysd a large Pine Tree in the Domain Gardens, on Sundiy Afternoon, December 22,1872. W. BRIGHTON, Leesee. AUCKLAND RIFLE BRIGADE. REGIMENTAL ORDERS. Auckland, December 23, 1872. THE Monthly Inspection of the Battalion and its Cadets for January next wUI NOT be made untii THURSDAY, the 23rd of that month, at the usual hour, when a .rll muster Is requested. By order. (S'i.ied) J. McCONNELL, J'eut. and Adjt., Auckland Jtffle BrfcjP.de. CITY MEAT BAZAAR. rPHE Proprietor wishes his friends JL and patrons a "Very Merry Christmas," and begs to invite them to a gre.-.t treat of Choice Meat of every desci'ption, from the Primest Oxen to the most delicate Sucking Pigs, which w !1l be on ,-'iow This Evening. Pilces f" rsucol i^rDont Foi^'et :— W. H. MESSENGER, CITY MEAT BAZAAR. ANEW TEAR'S GIFT TO A BUSINESS M\N WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. —To Let, a welU'nov i »nd long-established Butche-'ng Business, situated in one of tl>e best neighbourhoods in Auckland, doing a Good Ready-Money Business. The Propiietor retiring on account of bad health, and detenr'ned to remove into the country.—Apply at the office of tlrs paper. TO BE LET (for a term of years if want i), the BRICK SHOP, with Counters and Shelving, in Wake tie) d-street, at its Junction with Queen-street, now occupied by the undersigred, but the stock will be removed in a few 'ays, for con ven'ence of -ale, into the Queer-street shop. Rent low to a gocd tenant. ' lso, TO BE LET, THE JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, in Queen-street, at *ts junction with Wakefleld-street, with Counters ard Shelving ; r'so DWELLING HOUSE attach'd, with Water md Gas laid on, and every convenience for a farr-'ly. It is unnecessary to draw attention to the impro\lng position of this part of the town, ard of these premises in particular.—Apply to R. HOBBS. N.B.—R. H.s only reason for giving up business and Jetting his premises *" his 'ntentjon, long s'nee anived at, of retiring from the t -ade this Spring. linmec''ate po ession of the Wakefleld-street shop and the other within a few weeks, or by au'ange ment. R. HOBBS. riHKISTMAS GIFTS! PITT-STREET WESLEY.' N SUNDAY-SCHOOL CHRISTM VS-TREE AMD F>NCY BAZAAR. The CLEARANCE SALE w.'Jl be held THIS DAY (Monday), at 3 p.m. Admission reduc d to S;xj;ence; CKV-en, Three pence. The remainder of the Goods will be offered at low pi."c. s Band in Attendance. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. TJEGULAK, MONTHLY MEET- S\ ING at Lodge Room, Star Hotel, THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 23rd Decemtsr, at 7.30 o'clock. By order of the R.W.M. JNO. M'HSHALL. Secretary. gEX GLADIAT EUB, , SODA CRYSTALS! SODA C R V S T A L S ! 100 barrels NOW LANDING. For Sale by the Undersigned. F. E. COMPTON, WHA B F . AFIEST-CLASS Billiard Table for Sale; everything complete.—Apply office of this paper. IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DEATH OF THE PROPRIETOR. :"|7OR Sale, the Goodwill, Stock and I; JL? Furniture of a Music Dealer, in Queen-street. . To small capitalists this is an excellent opportunity * for acquiring an.established and improving business. —Apply on s&twrdoy next, at West & Co.'a, Musical



I Entertainments. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. GREAT SUCCESS OF CHARLES' OSAKA JAPANESE TROUPE. Great Success of the Educated MONKEYS, introduced by Slgnor Fbrabrt. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, December 23, This Wonderful Troupe of Wire-Walkers, Rope walkers, Foot Performers, Jugglers, and Con tortionists will appear in the:.- Marvellous Per-, nmnce. THE MONKEYS ! THE MONKEYS ! MR. T. M/ 3GETTS and MR. JOE SMALL. Prices of A^T-'ssion :- Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; lit, Is. FRANK TOWERS, Arent. ri H OfiAl HALL. MADAME WINTER'S GRAND MONS TE R CONCERT, Under the Patronage of Major Gordon and the Officers of the Volunteers, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27. First Part. MISCELLANEOUS. Second Part. Selections from Wallace's beautiful Opera of MARIT A N A. Witn Chorus of Thirty Voices, performed by Madame Winter's Pupils and well-known Amatcms. First time in Auckland. Tickets, 2s Cd, to be liad of Major Gordon, and at Upton's, and of all Booksellers. Gallery, Is. J. 8b.0w.3K, Esq., Conductor. p I T f II AL L. OPENING NIGHT. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. 0 H A R L E 8' GREAT WAR SCENES, Illustrating the principal Incidents and Scenes of the recent FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. Also, a most magnificent d'splay of Scenic / "t» descriptive of VIEWS ON THE N.'LE AND SUEZ CANAL. The whole pronounced by the entire Press and Public to be the most complete Pictorr! Entevain" ment ever exhibited. Appropriate Muric and Descriptive Lecture on each oc-arion will be given. •C. B. CHARLES, Propiletor. DAZA A E . A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CdRPS WILL BE HELD iIK THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January next. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by ' CHAS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Capt.-'i. --"T 7 CHORAL SOCIETY. ALII 4 Old Members are requested to r-^ist at the peiformance of the " Messiah " Conceu, on the 24th current. The re'ier'-sal on MONDAY, at 7.. 1 p.m. sharp. W. H. CONNELL. Hon. Secretary. CHIAEINI'S "13 OY A L ITALIAN CIRCUS. MR. C. B. SNYDER, AGENT IN ADVANCE TO CHIARINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS COMPANY, Begs to inform the public of Auckland and its vicinity that in consequence of the non-arrival of the steamer Dacotah, at San Francisco, it was found impossible to ship the large number of horses belonging to the Company on board the connecting steamer, Ajax. Signor Ciiiamni has, therefore, informed me that they have determined to wait the departure of the . Dacotah, which is expected to arrive in Auckland on or about the 28th inst. Due notice of the opening performance WILL BE ■. . GIVEN. C. B. SNYDER, Agent. TO BUILDERS AND SHIPPERS. TVSSOLUTION OF PAKTNEK- U SHIP.—DILLON & CARR will offer for Six Days the whole of their; iock of Timber, Shingles, &c, at piJßes to effect a clearance. Ali outstanding accour s must be paid at our office on or before the Ist day of January. FOR SALE CHEAP,a 5-ton Yacht; well found, and in goo" order.—Apply toG. S. O'Halloran ; or, to R. Bjird, Victoria-street. OSE'BANK NURSERY. NORTH SHORE. STRAWBERRIES ! STRAWBERRIES !! A trip to North Shore and back by steamers, in cluding admission to above Grounds, with run of Strawberry Beds, for ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE. Tickets obtained on board the Steamers. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are CashrPorr* chasers 'of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow] Wool, £•,, &0.1, at highest markets rates. ' '• L. J>. NATHAN & CO., SROPvT^ "Sf» STREET



Sports. pALEDONIAN GAMES Will be held in the ALBERT BARRACKS, OJf , BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1872. JOHN STUART REID. December 14, 1572. QA.LEDONIAN GAMES. HANDICAPS : No. 6.—Flat Race, 100 yards. T « J, st Heat ■ 2nd Heat. 1 Bradley, 2 yards J. Regan, 4 yards A. Gratton, 7 yards Q Bastion, 0 yards A. Whittaker, 3 yards J. Rhodes, 0 yards E. Nolan, 3 yards E. O'Hare, scratch J. Renwiek C yards R. Wynyard, 3 yards J. McCormack, 5 yards. No B.— Boy-.' Race, 200 yards. J. H. Balneavis, scratch John McCarthy, 9 yards James Phillips.. 7 yards No. 11.—Flat Race, 300 yards. James Regan, 10 yan's E. O'Hare, scratch J. Bradley 3 yards R. Wjayard, 0 yards Ji.. JSolan, 8 yards .Tas. Whisker, 7 yards No. IS.-Walking Match, one mile. James Mahon, scratch K. Gratton, 100 yards Robeio Hume, scratch Owen Boyd, SO yards No. 18.—Flat Race, Half Mile William Cussen, scratch J. Whisker, scratch Charles Hopkins, 20 yards J. Skellie 10 yards Robert Wynyard, scratch. No. 21.— Boys' Race, 200 yards. J, H. Balneavis, scratch James Phillip?, 7 yards George Clarke, 8 yards. No. 23.—Hurdle Race, Quarter Mile. J. Bradley, scratch R. Wvnyard, 10 yards J. Whisker, 10 yards J. Skellie, 15 yards; No. 27.—Flat Race. One Mile. Robt. Snodgrass, 93 yards W. Cussen, GO yards Isaac Gardner, 100 yards Charles liopkins,OOyard<j ' Henry Turk, SO yards Tho?. Davis, SO yards Henry Phillips, 70 yards Jas. AY hisker, 70 yards J. Skellie, scratch. GEO. DUNNET, Jun., ") ANDREW MURRAY, > Handicappers. THOS. HENDERSON, Jun., j Auckland, December 21, 1872. JjJLLEESLIE HANDICAP. Mr Alexander Sutherland's bl g Maori Weed, Gvis ; by Dainty Ariel, dam unknown • • ■ Mr Isaac G Wynne's bg Flying Jib, aged ;by Leo tard ; dam Wet Sail Mr H. Redwood, jun's c f Malvina, 3 yrs Mr Thomas Eatou's blm Marcella, 0 yrs; by Potentate, dam Blink Bonny Mr Walters' b m Yatteona, aged Mr G. F. Standish's big Black Eagle, aged. BURTON. J. DAVENEY, _. , Acting Secretary. December 20, 1872. NEWMAEKET ATHLETIC SPORTS, Under the Distinguished Patronage of the üblic. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1872. McCOMISH'S BRASS BAND -wili be in attendance. Admission, Gd; Children, Free. N O TICE. A SUM of Money (overpaid during the present week) will be refunded on proof of ownership.—Apply at the office of this paper. December 17, 1872. nOEEUGATED IE O!N I TO ARRIVE PER HARVEST HOME, 24 CASES, 5 CWT. EACH, 6,7, and S FEET. J . ROUT. ' THE Members of the. Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Ancient Order of Foresters are requested to meet at the Odfellellows' Hall, Cook-street, at 9 a.m. sharp, to take part in the procession, from thence to the Domain, on Thursday, 26th inst. (Boxing Day). HENRY J. SYMS, V.G., ' ■ Chairman of Committee. S EL LING ; O F F ! ~~"~ A T W M. JOHNSTON' S BOOT & SHOEMAKER, VICTORIA-STREET, : • FOR ONE FORTNIGHT ONLY ! JLLAEGEASSOETMENT "^- of LADIES', MEN'S, and CHILDREN'S BOOTS in great Variety, English and Colonial-made at a considerable reduction in prices. ■ : Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. TOYS! TOYS! ! TOYS! ! I piIEAP TOYS, at Market-place, V>^ Queen-street, consisting of Dolls, Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, Mugs with Mottoes, Whips, Tin Flutes, Mouth Organs, Drawing Slates, Babies Rattles, Pea Whistles, Skittles, Toy Watches, Tin Trumpets, Balls, &c, &c. ; Rimmel's Jockey Club, Is per bottle ; Glass Tumblers, 3d each; Wine Glasses, 4d each; China Egg Cups, 2d eacli; Photograph Frames, Cd, 9d, and Is eacTx.; Waiters, Is each ; assorted Brooches, Is ; 500 pairs assorted Ear-rings, Is pair ;. Linen-faced Collars, Gd per box. ' J. WILLIAMS, Markbt-plack, Queen-street. D E D W O O D. TO BE LET or SOLD, an excellent Four-roomed Cottage, with scullery, water lad on, beautiful garden, and view of the sea; situate near Shelly-beach Road.—Apply to Mr"Jenkins, Building Surveyor, Pitt street.- TO STAND THE SEASON AT EPSOM, THE Thoroughbred Blood Stallion " YOUNG KELPIE," by " Kelpie," imported " Don Crucifix," jy " Scratch," imported ; from " Leunell," winner of the Champion Race and Cup at Home Bush. ■ Bred by Wykdham Brothers, Bukkulla, New England, New South Wales. For further particulars enquire of MR. ISAAC GWYNNE Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom. CURE GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). npHE Transfer Books will be Closec X on 40 NDAY, the 23rd inst., at noon and wil remain Closed until TUESDAY, 24th inst at om o'clock p.m. when a Dividend will be payable' at tin Company's Office, Shortland street, Auckland ROBERT HORNE. < Auckland, Dec. 20, 1872. < l ,, Ml Lftr«—'r »^ CUAtfi^^^^J^^T^MPAK TI^E Half-yearly "General Met . ..of Shareholders will J&keld in the PuWj^ of& e Zealand Insuranclfeuudings, "n D • Ssfi?. eirl ber 31» 1872, at iwlve o-clock noon, By erdW the Directors.,^ H „„„ \ HqMM BOKNE. , Auckland, Dec, so, iß7i>. (a«cs«ta^



I Miscellaneous. " p U R R, A N T S CURRANTS! CURRANTS! j 4A i). Per Lb. Retail, j AT • BARNETT & LLVY'S, : 'No. 72, QUEEN 5T 11 EE T, i (Opposite Bank of New Zea TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines qirickly end correctly drawn ©n reasonable terms. CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street; and at Wayte's, Queen-street TO LET, a convenient Family Resi dence of Six Rooms, Wash-house, &c. detached, in Oirey-street; rent moderate.—Apply to Walter Graham, Grocer, City Mart. NOTICE. TO THE INHABITANTS OF NEW NORTH ROAD AND MOUNT ALBERT DISTRICT. EBOUCHEB, Family Butcher, • b js to thank his customers for past favors for the last even years, and, by supplying the best qua'Hy of »\leat, hopes to secure their further custom. He also wishes to mention that his Christmas Meat of all descriptions shall not be surpassed in the City of Anckland. .His Beef was bred by himself, and grazed on the best pasture in the province. As for his Hams, Bacon, and Frr h Pork he need not speak of after being a winner of pilzes for forr years in succession. He further wishes to state to the public that all customers purchasing ten pounds Meat will receive one pound of Suet ; under ten, half-pound, throughout the ye- -. E. BOUCHER. CEMETERY, SYMONDS STREET. PERSONS removing Ferns or Ever greens from the Church of England Cemetery or Gully will be prosecuted. SCOTIA HOTEL, HOBSON STREET. -; Every Convenience for Visitors. The Choicest Brands of Wines and Spivfts. E. S. HILL, Proprietor. QHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW TEAK'S GIFTS. :E.W A V T E Has received by late arrivals several cases of NEW BOOKS! A Liberal Discount allowed to Storekeepers, School xiasters, and Ministers. Wcrk-Boxes, Writing Desks, Stationery, Case s Chromo-Lithographs, &c, &c, &xs. i '': \ A S P HA L T. KNIGHT, CRAW & CO. desire to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck land that they are. prepared to lay Asphalt Pavement in any of the sjvburban streets at 3s 6d per yard. The City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. • X., C, & Co. can recommend their work for Stores, Kitchens, and Cellar-floors, Gardens, Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable' Pavement.' DRAP ER T. DRAP BE V . DRA PERT. MILLINERY. MiLLiNERY. MILLINERY. Clothing. Clothing. Clothing. JUST RECEIVED ~ Direct from the English and Scotch Markets, and being sold at' low prices, FANCY MOHAIR DRESSES, from 4jd per yard : Lustres, Alpacas, and Grenadines, in great variety | Muslin Dresses, colored and white ! Ladies' Silk Jackets, from 12s 6d Ladies' Lustre Jackets, from 4s 6d : Ladies' Trimmed Hats, from os Ladies' Trimmed Hats, very stylish, from 17s Cd Stays, and Underclothing, a large lot Crinolines and Dress Improvers, in the new shapes MEN'S CLOTHING Just landing, per Norhani jQastle. Men's Black and Coloured Alpaca Coats, from 10s 6d Men's Black Cloth Coats, in the various new shapes* Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests A lot of Duck Trousers,, from 2s 6d Ties in great variety at Cd Scarves—a bargain—from is 6d A great variety of Men's Hats ; Men's Black Silk Hats, superior quality AT I TV McM ASTER'S, ■ ! .;.• 242, QUEEN-STREET. .. HENRY a. ABBOT/'T (Late of the Waitemata'HotelA Having taken .the premises in ..Sh^ortjaud stree known as I CAMPION'S CLUB, 1 respectfully informs his numerous friends and th« | public generally that he intends conducting tb« aami I in a STYLE OF SUPW^wr HULLEI •Jurinj ' Spiri tioices ? th£ 1



~~ Board and Residence. BOARD and Residence for a Gen tleman, or a Lady and Gentleman.—Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen-street. For Sale. FOR SALE, a Square Piano by Broadwood, second-hand, in good condition, fit for a school of young pupils.—Apply by letter, addressed " II.," at this oflice F~ OR SALE, one Whaleboat, 30ft, —Apply to J. Clare, Boat Builder, Custom house street. FOR Sale, with immediate possession, a House of 5 Rooms, with every convenience, r'tuate at the co-ncr of Franklin Boad.-For par tior.lars apply to Mrs AVest, on the premises. BILLIARDS. MR. R. G-. BELLBRS (late of the City Club Billiard Saloon) begs to announce that he has rented the Billiard Room at the NEVADA HOTEL, Queen street, and solicits a share of public patronage. "Bell's Life" filed HOME FOE, NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN. TENDERS tor the Supply of the folowing articles for a peiiod of six months, commencing January Ist, 1873, null be received by the undersigned until noon on FRIDAY, 27th inst.:— MEAT—Beef and Mutton, equal quantities, per lh, Ist quality, and allowance for bone, t» be delivered daily. GROCERIES—as per list seen on application. MILK- pure, per quart,—required daily. BREAD—best quality, per 21b loaf—required daily. Separate Tenders v ill be receive d, the lowest no necessarily accepted. GEORGE W. OWEN, ; Treasurer Neglected and Destitnto Children a Home. PHRISTMAS AT THE CASH \J EST/ BLISHMENT, VICTORIA-STREET. Prime Roasting Beef, 4d. per lb. Boiling ~ „ 3d. ditto Coined Beef (guaranteed), 2a-d. ditto For r -qnarter Mutton, 2M. ditto Legs Mutton, 4d. ditto." VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GA.UZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. $ip"SENT TO ALI PABTS OP NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, .^Practical Blind-maker and Wire-wo"ker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of. every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. s VENETIAN HOUSE, ShO^tIjAND STREET, , AUCKLAND. Auctions. TO-MORROW, DECEMBER 24, At 12 o'Olock. T'ZB Subscriber Will sell at the Corner Me:t, A LA^q. e AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF GROCJto.xj,^ OILMEN'S STORES, AND PRODo-% FURNITURE, ETC. Auction V IIJ BIN, TO-MOEEOtT^ — SALVAGE PROM LATE FIRE>\ BLANKETS. DRAPERY. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, 123, Queen-street, To-morrow (Tuesday), 24th inst., at 11 o'clock, BLANKETS AND DRAPERY. . SALVAGE FROM LATE FIRE. Terms—Cf=h. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. CIRCULAR BILLIARD TABLE, CUR- . RANTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday, December 24, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, comprising Circular Billiard Table, Cane and Stuffed Chairs, Tables, single and double Iron •! and Wood Bedsteads, Spring and Flax Mattrasses, Chests Drawers, ,W-aah- ; stands and Ware, Childs' Cots, Matting, Meat Safes, Cooking Stove and Utensils, &c, &c. Also, 2 casks Currants (more or less damaged). "SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ;* Auctioneers. .. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, Ex NORHAM CASTLE. nnHE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, JL Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 24th - inst., at 11 o'clock, Three crates Earthenware and China, con| sisting of Breakfast and Dinner Ser vices, Toilet Sets, Jugs, Bowls, &c, &c SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, i Auctioneers. r TU 7 AUC \ ' RE c le le . D .• •. -. • JJAV* Stewards, t c Brunswick The T-