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JUST OPENED, A NU, : STOCK of SUMME T _? ATS. from ls. each To£ es. S 11**^ and Worked Sku-ts 3 S Gd Ladies' Braided Costumes, cheap Polona,se S in Silk, Muslin, Barage, Grenadine &C '' &c -> - &c.-■•■' s' & ,T-JL? vaile,,;; ■'.'■':,'•:'-.■' -__. Corner of Queen and Wyndham streets. P _ • ■ •-, ■.. .. I ...,.' ■.' '. .. ~;.' '"'., '. • A S' :. : ■--;■: / ,;■,:..:■!■ ; '■ f i,'-j: • IN THE ESTATE OFXEIGH DINES ______ HALSTEAD, DECEASED. TTis requested that all claims agains J- the above Estate.be sent in to' Mr A Broct f n °i!So^. WP dh i am Ambers: and all persor indebted to the estate are hereby requested to pay t deSy anloUnt of their". respective debts withou Auckland, Dec. 19, 1872. HP H E late Onehunga, Volunteei -"•Band will perform on the Green Hill at 8 p.a on Christmas Day. The programme selected for tli •c«asion compnses the following ; fc'^n •'•' •' • • Hail Columbia $ uadrllle Royal Irisji Valf •• •• •■•";. .. First Love -q w»- 'I •• •■ • Benton bchottische Margueritta Mazurka .. .. Waterfall Slow March .. .. .. Buonaparte ' GatoP •• .. .. .. Argyle TIVAT REG Inlj T> ITT-STREET WESLEYAK & : METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, :; ! The CHRISTM4S TREE and FANCt BAZAAR, in aid of the: Fund for increasing the accommodation of the above, will be continued THIS DAY, in the Shop at.the Corner of Queen ani> Wellesley-street.. Doors open at 3 p.m. Admission : Adults, ls ; Children, 6d. j. A series of DISSOLVING VIEWS will be exhibieedfrom7.3otoS.3op.m. Admission : Adnlts, 6d ; Children, 3d. Music will be provided. Refreshment Stall within the biiildhig. ;':f 3_S';;' W" • 25^f A SON IC PICNIC AT /ISLAND 6F MOTU.LHI, i; ;' ! r Ay^ '; on '; '"_■. ■y.■ ;, ;';;;" A'_ BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1872. By kind pei-misson of Brother Capt. J: H. Burns the Band of the Royal Company of Volunteers will be in attendance., , Tickets may be obtained of the Members of the Committee. - ... •, : D. T.FOX, Secretary-.' ' '"^;;';:::;A J jy^ a svp,N;j c ; . pi.c mi c. The Members, of the Committee are, requested to attend a Meeting, to be held Tliis (Saturday) Evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Queen's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. By order of, the Chairman; ( ,-•.•> j ; . -! ,:. AA.'.yA . -D. T. FOX, ; • '•.'_-- -Aa Secretary. THE Merrrbersi of the Ihdepen3ent Order of Oddfellows and the Ancient Order of Foresters are requested. to meet ■at i 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). ... ; r, HENRY J. SYMS, V.G., '• ■ •. Chairman of; Committee. '-';•'_,',"•..• QTEAM TO MAiS, llkA^ O RANGI AND THE HOT i; 9 . Thep.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Adams, will leave Auckland every Saturday, at 11 o'clock a ; m,,; leaves Mahurangi eyery Monday, at ten o'clock a.m.; calling at the Hots : Springs, each day. Carrying passengers and cargo. ; . Dec. 21, 1872. __"__ J. CASEY. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS; THE Company-will parade on Mon day Evening next, at the Drill-shed, at half past seven o'clock, when. business of importance will be brought forward. By order. ..... JOHN MOWBRAY, Dec. ; 2L,, 1872. . ... Lieutenant. :j \ CJTOLEN or STB_YEI) from a; ;, O Paddock in Alten Road, Last Night, two Cows I in full milk ; one white Cow with JR on .rump, and - «** _ne red and- white Cow branded with: short turned- \ in horns.—A reward will.be paid for.any information j as to the whereabouts oh applying at Russell s Board ing House, 'Ctoburg-street, Auckland. . ; , , , • %%sistSMiM& '&i:Mi-. Hy A-yh TO THE INHABITANTS OF NEW__ NORTH ROAD AND MOUNT ALBERT DISTRICT, ha r ... ;i .■■:-; ■■■■■ ■■-■ ■■(■■:. .- ■■-•■ ■ '■:■'■'_':'. '.A. "A'\ j. '■'. **m iBOXJCI-EB, Family Butcher, I- • begs to thank his customers for past favo ri for the last seven years, and, by supplying the best quality of Meat, hopes to secure their further custom. I He also wishes to mention that- his Christmas Meat of all descriptions shall not be surpassed in the City of Auckland. His, Beef was bred by himself, and grazed on the besfpasture in the province. As for mj Hams, Bacon, and Tfresh Pork I need not speak of after I being A & iwinper of prizes for four years ;in Succession. He further wishes to state to the public that all customers purchasing ten pounds Meat wijl receive one pound of Suet; under ten, half-pound, •'• cemetery; symondssthj-U-t; ;; 1 T>EBBoN3;removing: Ferns or Eyer,- I X. greens from the Church Of England, .Qemeteiyjor I Gully will be prosecuted.,, ~; :; I q"c oTTa H6p E li, 1 K5, .y. - HOB S,O N. S T 8EET,,,,, <. y\:_ I "Every Convenience for Visitors. The,.Choices^'l I '.-'* ; Brendß of.Wines and Spirits.- .: o-m



T,^ T? O E KAI- AE A — _ r AS«|v_ -*-'(Delivering Ooods on'the Wairoa *-gß____■ Tlie brigantine Coronet, ~.-, Will sail as above on SATURDAY next, 21st instant. Por freight, &c., apply to R M. NICCOL, '• Agent. I VJ^k TnXCURSIONTRIPTC «B|'*|nr^JL_ WANGAREI. ;The favourite'p. s.;- •'"- :;'!-; ''- :':' "'■'< i:ri Challenger ; Will leave for the above port on Monday, at 2 p.m; BReturn Tickets issued from December. 23rd t( January 7. RETURN TICKETS, 20s. ' CHALLENGE TO. THE BUTCHERS OI -, ~ . ..AUCKLAND,. ~ ~ , ~ ,-_■ nPQ produce a larger, primer, more _■*- x clioice, or carefully selected Stock of .Christinai v. Meat, consisting of Beef, Mutton, Pork, Veal, Lamb is , and Poultry of every description than will be,found ■0.. on show and for sale on MONDAY and TUESDAY, t December 23rd- and 2.th, at Nos. 77 and 79, Queen street. • .- ■•.■,•!■■ > -y. -. -. . . ; ... A. DORNWELL. R' pHRISTMAS AT THE CASH ci a ESTABLISHMENT, yiCTORIA-STREET. • r Prime Roasting Beef, 4d. -'perlb. ■ " | Boiling „. ~, . 3d..ditto ~ 'r•-j ~ Corned Beef (guaranteed), 2jd. ditto I Fore-quarter Mutton, 2_d. ditto , - _, - Legs Mutton, .d..ditto. HA? „ : a Q;R;EAT JBARGAINS AT THE BLUE BOOT, 203, QUEEN STREET. [ A.: Ayy.Ay -A; U\'A^- »• Ladies' Kid Boots 5 6 | . Superior ditto .. ;. .(;..•,;.... 6 -63" >" f :;-'- ■' - " - -- '■- yy . •' "Men's Colonial Elastic-sides, pegged ■. '."• 11 6 Boys'ditto Bluchers .. .... .. ~,-, ... C 6,, , t Childrens'Patient Slippers .. .'. .. _ o'" !; -. wi-fi.-V;. 7ori --; ■■ '' ' ■■-'■' ■■■-T .VAiUI. P. ' C. "B R O O X _. S, I us: :w - :. 203, QUEEN STREET. -. M - InnO LET, two commodious Houses,— —_ one four rooms, and one seven ; with gardens, water, _c— James Reid, Eden Terrace. A TiH^/NEWTON-. KlßK—Divine Service at the usiiaF hours To-morrow. Sub jects-.—Morning: " Clothed with Humility," Even ing: " The Mystery of the Transfigured Saviour." UNITED METHODIST, FREE CHURCH* THE Brick Chapel at the Junction . , of Pitt and Hobson streets wUI ,be OPENED for Divine Service (D.V.) TO-MORROW (Sliriday),' 22nd December. Meeting for.Prayer. at .C-a.m.! Cj ( .'! •, j ■.: Cj :T: The Rev.'G. _f.' TURNER will 'preach in the Morning at 11 o'clock, and in the Evening at half-past C o'clock, r i;: ,'.,:.;• /] Collections will made on behalf, of the Building Fund. !rjllY HALL—Sunday Services.— V_/ Conducted by Samuel Edger, B. A. December 22. Morning : " The Victory of the Holy Spirit over the Woild." Evening : " Blind Eyes and Deaf Ears." GOTTA Gr_] TO, LET. —At Seven- i roomed Cottage to Let, with garden and stable, adjoining Newton Hall. —Apply to J. "W. Prime, Newton ; or R. B. Shalders, Queen-street. Wanted. WANTED, immediately, a Nurse Girl; good reference required ; also, General Servants—Mrs Coil's Registry A Office,. Wyndham. street. WANTED, a;goodlVlilking Goat.— APpiy> stating particulars, at Mr Baxter's Store, Toll-bar, Newton. , '. WA NTED, a young Man as G-room; must be able to drive. References required. -C. AS. Ring, Pai-nell. f, • {; V [■_ WANTED, a Kitchen Man, St. Mungo Cafe, Queen-jStreet.. ;; • g | WANTED dmmediatelyi I a .male ori female Cook.—Apply : at Jhe. Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street,'; ' " .' WANTED, a General Servant.— ..Apply at once .at the Bricklayers' Arms, Chapel-street." ■ r:-"-"''';'''• ;'",'-'""': •' •'''"' WjjA N T E D, -a General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs H. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent,"Officialßay". ■ WANTEb'imWediateiy, for Blert- I .heimcra :Gpod Steady Watchmaker. —Apply : toM. Levyahd'C'd. ' ______ ' WANTED, 'a Nursemaid^Apply to. Mrs G. Lewis, J.ermyn-street (near Wyn- ; ; yard Pier. WANTED, to Sell, a Dining Room | Business, with twenty-four beds.—Mr | Lennox, Sharebroker, Queen-street 4 n i tt / WANTED TO PURCHASE, thiee superior Milch Goats, either within a ' week of dropping their kids,' or with kids a week old I at their side.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED KS-OWN f "th_tthe un dersignedjhas always on Hand and for Sale, a ; large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots :to suit buyers, or ,-forJshipment' either at the Yqfd, I Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, Ofie hunga. • ~.s • '■: ■•■■•■■ ...\., -_-: - \y_ I: ■ JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant.... ■^C^ANTEI),;, ; to, Charter for,- th,^ tt "colonies,' a Vessel from .00 to .6. tons.— ■A-PPly to Hpldship &,Co., Customrhpuse street. .TirrANTED, Purchasei;s for New, '' VV 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. .-, ~..,.; ...|.,..,..,... ; . ~ , W, A Im? .E.D.. „,,K;#.Q W ; N, ; ., that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all'kind of Timbe and other BuUding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings,' Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum' Laths, Shingles;'_c;•'•__,:'-* tbe lowest market prices, ah Yards, Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles WANTED/ Purchasers''; for -the «bove. i 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. Kibby, junction of Queen and Grey streets. ' Sole agenj; for the wbaUj Wm^^jj..^ AflTf ■\X7ANTED, Purchasers for Cut and (;V V i Un-j.ut:Firewood;'. ;>eliyered fA 'Qwe&t"rate|. , —W. and O, "\^instphe,,;C4stp,m-honse^treet. \ J&. 'ANTJJD; i»urfeha_ers for"' best J ' Newcastle Coal; delivered at owest rfttei.—! W. tad O. Winitont, Cuitom-hovue .trot. * J y (



Miscellaneous. j ex d^pA^^^^^fieSjjTj •:■' I SODA CRTST AT.S! anY> A I CRYSTALS! 100 barrels ' j s-.-i NOW LA ND I N GKVn.7 For Sale by the XINnEEsioNED. / i F. "'■•!_.•.' ■.'-. C6 M P TON,' ~,w"-,;^;a .b'jf,.' ;,; \., . ;.v' BILLIARDS. MR. R. G-. SELLERS (late of the City Club Billiard Saloon) begs to announce • that he has rented the Billiard Room at the i NEVADA HOTEL, Queen street, and solicits a share of public'patronage. "Bell's Life" filed, 1,; ... , CALIFQRNIAN FLOUR., I'aaa t|| KA TONS Superfine Silk-dressed j, aO\J "Golden Gate," in 501b bags, of i splendid quality, in lots to suit purchasers at current rates. '■. ■ ;.....,.:•.:'';" . 1 A , : ~ HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. I NO T I C E. TOHEUndersigned beg to inform the i, j ——' public that they have commenced business as '■"; : WORKING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, DIE SINKERS, AND LAPIDARIES. JEWELLERS' WORKSHOP: 69, Queen street (opposite Southern Crow Office). ; ENGRAVING & LAPIDARY DEPARTMENT, Wellesley street, East, five doors fromDyson's Corner. PENZOLZ & TEUTENBERG. Auckland. 9th September, 1872. :■■' j ■i!(ii'M'f. A-AA'aa/a .-"; A !'-,':; 'At ... . AaAA'--.A . Q HEIST MAS PRESENTS ,'--- •.-. and' ' -.•','-,' ,i r NEW TEAM'S GIFTS. ' -'"'E'-. ' W.'A.'.Y T _,' " Has received by late arrivals-several cases of I ~.,,. -N.,E. W 80. 0K ,S ! A Liberal Discount allowed to Storekeepers, School masters, and Ministers. ~,,,.'. "Work-Boxes, Writing Desks, Stationery, Case s ChTomo-Lithographs, &c, <fee, &c. . . , . n ■ ■- /. /■■'•!(: /.) ■■....■.. .. ; . ■;. ;. A a, ■ NOTICE TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. -' ; City Council Office, ~. December 19,1872. BUILDERS and the public generally . , are hereby. Cautioned against putting up new buildings or.'verandahs, or making alterations ■'or additions to any building within the boundaries of the city, without first giving forty-eight hours' written notice of the intended work, and obtaining a permit from the Building Surveyor. The penalty attached to this offence is „5 for every day after the work has been commenced. Offenders (especially builders) will be dealt with in a summary way in future, without any further notice.-' , "' ' Copies of the Building Regulations can be obtained at the Surveyors' office, price Is. , Wm. ANDERSON, Building Surveyor. N OT'IG E. A SUM of Money (overpai d during the present week) will be refunded on proof of ownership.—Apply at the office of this paper. • '' •' December 17, 1872. !Q 0 JtE UaAT E D IB ON , TO ARRIVE PER HARVEST HOME, 24CASESj5CWT. EACH,6,7,andS FEET. | . J. R OUT. j v[ W f* aP. WJ,Z*A t rMfwa:;.; ifj "';,.;.••,,-.; ;' City Council Offices,,; ..',",.. .;',;!-: ft ~ Auckland, December 19, 1872. NOTICE is hereby given that it is „ the intention of the City Council to take legal proceedingsforthwitli against all persons who have hot paid the General and Special Rates, for the current year ■ .', ,. . ' ..... I AA.y : :,aaa;a. .-..'w. ' f. bßodie,':.;'.;;„' :..:... -Town Glerkii-' /lOti_!.'[o _ j«■ j,M->;;'-' . .' . -'i '■■' _iii,ii ji.ov/ '>/< City Council Office, ~-."; ~';.,.'[.,,'.'' ;.,;',;,.; r ' "Auckland, December,l9, 1872." ". N OTIC_B is hereby given that at a Meeting of the City Council, to be held on MON DAY, the 13th January, ,1873, the following By-law and Regulation will be confirmed, namejy,:— , , ~ " A By-law (No 12), entitled: 'A By-law to extend the. operations- of the Paving By law. '" .. "A Regulation made under the authority of j ,the Municipal Corporations , Act, 1807, "; ' Schedule 13, ■ Part X,; Subdivision'l;\ Sac ,,. ~ tion 48 : 'For. Regulating the number of ■ ; '; persons to be carried by Hackney Carriages, &c, &c.'" _ " A Regulation,made under, the authority o the Municipal Corporations Act, ,1867^ - * Schedule 18,' Part X, Subdivision 4,- Sec" .'. >V. tion 88 i ' Etir Appointing a Badge to be .::,;.. , carried by Licensed Pedlars and Hawkers.'" ■-yAAi:- ,ii >y- Hyi. y _\ DRODIeV ■'_"_■ A"' ■"■ 'A'A''': ''."' ■; Toym Clerk. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. iA.'A'i"'l _._.a::a ;notice. ;'•; ■,!^;.;" O. '■ "• 0 V i Harbour Board Office,' . . ■ *• , .] ' ' -Auckland, Dec. 18.'1872. ' ; A LL a Temporary Lessees , are in —-—- formed that they can renew their Agreements for 1873 on the same terms, as held for this year on signing Agreement at the Harbour Board Offices jE>r,-vious to the23rd ihst. . " '. '", .. .Occupants in; Arrears of Rent 'will -not b. accepted •.s'Tenants. ','.-' • "a '•' ' r";' ";"."' i! ; W. O.D'ALIbY, Chairman. City Council bfriceS,'"'f'' Auckland, Dec. 5,1872. "KTOTICE is hereby given that a J-i , Meeting of the City Council will be held on MON-X-ii-,! the 30th inst., 1 for the: purpose of conflrin ing the Resolution passed at last meeting dedicating Sertoli. City i Endowment Allotments in Sections 51 P. '880D5tL,'.,;..". .S.mln imisp Aw.-il basusay.-.. I . yMm^fk, " f



Entertai-nments. ipRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, December 21. CHARLES' OSAKA JAPANESE TROUPE, Consisting 0 f Wire-Walkers, Butterfly Fanners, Foot Performers, Jugglers, Top Spinners, ijv Will make their FIRST APPEARANCE. ; • vln order to give- Variety tothe Entertainment these .Artistes will be assisted by the most wonderful' \ |:^PE. OF TAMED MONKEYS i n : the .World- ATP T '.''"':''' "• 'V >TVIt /.( * J _B. I. HARGEI'TS, : ' V"'-: The Australian Gomique:!.v' MR. JOE SMALL, . ,"'.' '''' V. ! ;[;;: : Tll Unfortunate Man! ..-.'■ ■plendid Band under the direction cw„ .*■]! ,_"'.' Prices:-Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, ls. ' CHORAL SOCIETY. '' } J-^j ALL Oi_ ;'Members are; requested to assist at the performance of the " Messiah " Concert, on the 24th current. The rehearsal on MONDAY„at 7.3D p.m. sharp. '■'' '.",' ;',";'AY..H. CONNELL,' ''. Hon, Secretary. CHI A EI NX'S iTALIAN CIRCUS. 'iV-' f.;.;i inn: -,;- V i;.:'! -:i !.»<•■ ' ~.,,..,/MR. C, B. SNYDER,: ,1 £',',;] AGENT IN ADVANCE TO CHIARINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS COMPANY, Begs to inform the piblic of Auckland and its ftiAFf 0 SK j___l vicinity that in consequaice of the non-arrival of the' steamer Dacotah, at Sn Francisco, it was found impossible to ship the huro number of horses belonging to the Company on bnrd the connecting steamer, Ajax. SioNon CniAßiNi 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 hint. Due notice of the opming performance WILL BE GIVEN. | , ;-*■ '.': y-'-.As



aw. Snyder,; . ; ../";;■ ;o; Aqekt. ~ . IP the Housekeeper signing herself "0H.," who advertised ten days ago in the EtHiiing Star, will call atthis office, slie will hear of a Situation. •-..-. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a New. Legislative Council Chamber, the Enlargement of the House of Represen tatives, and Alterations and Additions to the old Legislative Council Chamber, at Wellington. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the General-Government Agent at; Auckland ; the Post - office, Nelson ; the Public Works Offices at Christchurch and Dunedin ; and at the office of the Commissioner of. Crown Lands, Invercargill. The Plans and Specifications may be seen as above after the Ist of December. '"/ .. _ Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to Noon on TTJESD.AY, the 81st day of December next. Ihe lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. November 23. ,1872. ..-.,- ; -. . A FIRBT.CLASS Billiard Table for Sale ; everything complete.—Apply office of this paper. . . ; ... . fl f_H 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 acquiring an established,and improving business. — Apply on Saturday next, at West & Co.'s, Musical Repository, next to Welsman,:Chemist. '!V.TO ■ BUILDERS AND~SH_PPERS~' ' SHIP.-DILLON & CARR will offer for kix Days the whole of .their Stock of Timber, Shingles, &c., at prices to effect a, clearance. , All outstanding accounts must be paid at our office on or before, the Ist day of January^ -, -, ~ ~ ~. FOR SALE CHEAP.a 5-ton r T acht_ ' w_rfound,-'andin good order.—Apply toG. S. O'Halloran ; or, to R. Baird, Victoria-street. OS E BANK NMSESY. 1 .NORTH SHORE. ; STRAWBERRIES ! STRAWBERRIES!! i A trip to North Shore and back by steamers, in cluding admission to above Grounds, with run' of Strawberry. Beds, for ' ....■■, •.. , il.:<i d'ufj "'■ ONE'SHILLING AND SIXPENCE.' oiWi "i ""l" '".',""".'' '' "'' '" I .;' "■ ' ;.':•;•' "' '''y'iA[' ~: ~,• Tickets obtained.on boaru the Steamers..... -_ .>•„_ , '''' "''"" [■"':• "■''' ' '. A. GOIiDIE, :. ' -'''':' " ' ;,"..,-"',,",- ;..;";' .;,', Proprietor. '{ THE undersigned has Three betters addressed "Mr W. Martin,'"Brighton; Cliftbn ville Post Mark, England. He can have them 'by applying to R. B. PringleyFrahklm^s'treet.' ~ ,TQ PAINTERS.,,,., \ y'i.^ TENDERS WANTED for Painting and Papering a 'four-roomed House. —Apply to R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS -r.i-.ijba' oiJj AND OTHERS.;. :'-::. *j A THE Undersigned ;are Cash Pur-; chasers of Hides, Sheepskins,. Tallow:, Wool/ &c, &c, at highest markets rates. L. D. NATHAN & CO., i SHORTLAND STREET | (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. -~■.; ■, i, ' ~.. ,j 5 : , ~.., gE Board arid Residence. BOARD and • Residence for i a <2en> tleman, or a Lady.and Gentleman.—-Apply to Mrs W. Arthur, Upper Queen -street. -''■' O.KV a.m. (>i '■————_ --'•'■"■■ ' ' ' ' ■ ■■ _________ 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." H.," at this office EOR'"' ____._3" one Whalebbat, , _6i_ '—Apply 'to J. Cuabe; Boat Builder, Custom' house street. . ]'■• ''■'-'-'■ -'j An.'''-:. n:P '~"' '' > ■' iW ii" "'>' .'■ .■■■ ■■■! St. : .'' .:>.ii .>■. — FOR Sale, witb immediate a House of .8 Rooms, with every convenience, tuate at the corner of Franklin Road.-Foi- par* *cular» apply to Mr* We»t. o^a.eipr»mii-«-



• Sports': I ipALEDONIAN GAMES, ; Will be held in the ALBEET BAB HACKS, BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 20, 1872. ! t>PHI!TOJO ci AJpHN;STU^RT,REIh.:'; j December 14, 1572. iTjJLLEBSLIE HANDICAP. , Mr Alexander Sutherland's bl g Maori Weed, Cyrs ; 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 Molvina, 3 yrs Mr Thomas Eaton's bl in Marcella, C yrs; by Potentate, dam Blinkbonny Mr Walters' b m Yatterina, aged Mr G. V. Stahdish's bl g Black Eagle, aged. BURTON. J. DAVENEY, Acting Secretary. I December 20,1872.-j '{ i / r.j "J v / ?/, f]\TE \? mAE XE T ATHLETIC f' S PO R T S, Under the Disti^ uished Patronage of the üblic. BOXING DA _, DECEMBER _6,» -1872:; p noak7 M ME . I. 9.30.—-Quoits, 21 yards, Is. -rf^ £_ io s ; 2nd prize,los. Entrance, 2s Gd os t entrance). _. 11.— Maiden Race;' 150 yards,< <p r i zei &% 10s- Entrance, 2s Od (post entrance). A. Joughin J. Cutler E. Low A. Whisker 8. 11.30.—H0p, Step, and Jump, prize, £1. —»Arance> ls (post! entrance). " I i- >;- '' ■ « J. AVhisker Herbert Slade 'A. Whisker 4. 12. —440 yards Boys' (under 15) Race, Ist prize, „110s; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, ls (post entrance). ~ A. Pulling Jackson R. Whisker F. Oxenham ' Thomas Kerr N. Clark J. Bull Thomas Morgan 6. 12.30,—Newmarket Handicap, 200 yards, Ist prize, ,„2; 2nd prize,_£l.: $ntrance,]23}6d.T } "•'■,--" r. \"A E. Nolan, scratch '"' J. Whisker,"4 yards' ' A A. Joughin, 0 yards E. Low, 7 yards v-4 G. Wadham, 10 yards J. Cutler, 11 yards 6. I.—One-mile Race; handicap; Ist prize, „2 ; 2nd prize, 15s. Entrance, 2s Od. T. Skelly, 'scratch." 'i Q.:> H. Low,'os- ya):ds, A. Whisker, 95 yards J. Whisker, 112 yards Lewall, 114 yards George Gavin, 130 yards 7. I.3o.—Putting the Stone. 241b5., Ist prize, £110s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, 2s lid (post entrance). Herbert Slade J. Whisker John Whisker. 8. 2. —One-mile Walking Match ; handicap ; pi_», £2. Entrance, 2s Od. John Whisker John Hall James Whisker . -, J. Webster. ~ C. Williams ,: " ' J. Page '' " All at scratch. 9. 2 30. -300 yards Hurdle Race, over 10 Hurdles' 3ft. Gin. high; handicap ; Ist prize, „2; 2nd prize' 165.. Entrance, 2s Gd. , - _■,- .. ~ , J. Whisker, scratch Joughni, _ yards' A. Wkisker, 9 yards Herbert Slade, 11 yards JlO. 3.—Vaulting with a Pole, prize, _2. Entrance, 2s 6d (post entrance). ~, y - r J- Whisker '! 'At. i ?\ /. i n r~' i ( _'l y■ a j . 11. 3.3o.—lflOyards' Boys* (tihd.nr.) Race ; Ist prize,' _1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, is (post entrance). A. Pulling Jackson R. Whisker H. Monro J. Bull -,--- •!•■ . .■■• Thomaseljerr • '•'•' "' R. \Vliiskerv' •"■-' •'"• 12. 4.—Throwing the Hammer, Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, 2s Cd (post entrance). Herbert Slade J. Whisker John Whisker. 13. 4.3o.—Horizontal Bar ; amateurs only; Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, 2s Od (post entrance).' S. Gooseman James Elder ; Harry Elder 14. s.—Three-mile Race,;, handicap --,.-•. Ist nr^ze.-i.^ ;, ' 2nd prize, <_- ' Entrance; 2's 6d. 'l! '-"'''•'' T. Skelly, scratch C. H. Low, 330 yards A. Whisker, 330 yards W. Webber, 500 yards 15. s.3o.—Sackßacg,-,- Ist. prize,- £L, ...-^Eatrance,. ..Is ; (post entrance).



IMcCOMISH'B BRASS BAND will be in attendance, i Admission, Cd;,...Children, Free. SELLIN G 0 F F ! y.QAA AY- '3' &;$U UA > "WA 7. j ;W M. JOH NSTON' 8, \ BOOT ;&P':S'TlOl-MA'K_-R?j:iK' j V I: C T 0 R I A - STREET, ' FOR ONE FOIiTNIdHT 6";NLY'! j A liARGhE ASSpRTJ.M-E^T ; |^*" of LADIES'," MEN'S, and CHILDREN'S ! I BOOTS in great Variety, English and Colonial-made ) [Rt-.Mffilil-jlereaWWpniK m '*■ j. Boots and Shoes made-to-order on the premises. j j —"■ " i ! tanXPm in TOYS hktiMM kiiaajfca IpIIEAP TOYS at • Market-place, j \'\S Queen-street,''^Asistin'gS-^r'Dollsj1-Tea Sets, j ( Cups and Saucers, Mugs with Mottoes, Whips, Tin I ; Flutes, Mouth Organs, Drawing Slates. Babies Rattles, i 'JPea Whistles, Skittles, Toy Watches, Tin Trumpets, I 'Balls, &c, &c. ; Bimmclls Jockey Club, ls per bottle ; j i Glass Tumblers, 3d each ; Wine Glasses, 4d each ; I j China Egg Cups, 2d each ; Photograph Frames, Gd, 9d, ] [:and ls each; Waiters, ls each ; assorted Brooches, j I! ls ; 500 pairs assorted Ear-rings, ls pair ; Linen-faced | Collars, Gd peribox/ '"!> '•<"> irf_»oa RUfatfo.'' ■ j J. WILLIAMS, 1 1 -: n _' (i :>: Ji 3 ';. J7 i . MABKET-rLACE, QUEEN-STREET. D E.D _W _0 O-D,, ! TO IVE LET or SOLD, an excellent Four-roomed Cottage, with scullery, water laid 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, | TpHE Thoroughbred Blood Stallion ! X " YOUNG KELPIE," by " Kelpie," imported " Don Crucifix," by " Scratch," imported ; from : ( " LeuneU," winner of the Champion Race and Cup at Home Bush.;; ;'-. (_ r-,. ■_ >ay ■■ r t ... Bred by Wyndhas. Brothers, Bukkulla, New England, New South Wales. . For further particulars enquire of MR. ISAAC GWYNNE Prince Albert Hotel, Epsom. '-. ' CURE GOLD MINING COMPANY ~;i ;•! TT 1 '^(Limited). t jf 0J IA T j THE Transfer Books will be Closed on MONDAY, the 23rdinst., at noon, and will remain Closed until TUESDAY, 2_th inst., at one o'clock p.m. when a Dividend will be payable at the Company's Oflice, Shortland street, Auckland. ROBERT HORNE, Auckland, Dec. 20, 1872.' t. '* Secretary. CURE GOLD MINING COMPANY THE Half-yearly General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Public Hall of the New Zealand Insurance Buildings, on TUES DAY, .December 31, 1872, at twelve o'clock,nQon, to receive Directors' Report Wd Balance-sheet.-' •& *M*» By order of the Directors. ROBERT HORNE, Auckland, Dec. 20,1872. Secretary. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT TO Aj --L BUSINESS MAINWITHA SMALL CAPITAL. —To Let, a well-known and long-established Butchering j Business, situated in "one of the heat neighbourhoods in Auckland, doing^a Good Ready-Money Business. I The Proprietor V6tArinfi''Qn account of bad health, and 5 -wpap^1 V 6 *«t.e country.—Apply At the _\



I Miscellaneous. CHRISTMAS .' CHRISTMAS ! ! CHRISTMAS !!! !: jHpHE undersigned having purchased AJL (as admitted by Gentlemen present), the 'Choicest, Primes., and Best OXEN and HEIEERS at •Messrs Hunteii & Nolak's Christmas Auction, being 'the flower of a picked herd from the Waikato, is prepared to supply his numerous Customers with A 1 Beef, surpassing, j if. possible,. his usual first-class .quality, and far excelling all Prize OXEN, which are 'much too fat for the present hot weather; also for sale, a magnificent display of Southdown Mutton, .Lamb, Prime Hams, Tongues, &c.. with a good assort ment of Poultry. Come and try the price and quality on CHRISTMAS EVE, as I intend to effect a thorough Clearance. c: !w o o d; f;;]i 2Cew«ate Meat-market, S"i montis-street. pTJER A N T S J CURRANTS! CURRANTS! I 4ir>. Per Lb. Retail, "i si & h •■- k(i fi /;- hno AT BARNETT & LEVY'S, No. 72, QUEEN gT REE T, (Opposite Bank of New Zea TO! LEGAL; MANAGERS.' OFEICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on 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 Greyrstreet-,. rent -, moderate.—.Apply to ;Walter Graham; Grocer, City Mart!' ] A S EyHfA.L T. .TZ'NIGrHT, CRAM?" & CO. desire JL\_ to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck land that they are prepared to-lay Asphalt Pavement in any of the suburban streets at 3s Cd per yard. The City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. j X., C, & do. can recommend theb>wor„ for Stores, Kitchens, and Cellar-floors, Gardens, Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable Pavement. h>m.ji_ «.•>!.__ woJ iis iloß JJIT/ £ DRAPE EL D R APERY. D R srrwß Y . MILLINERY. "' : - R-iVI iY^tLLlNE_.^.^:' Xii!T,')-i ' .KVJIIMS A')l,l .'''".t/MILEIJ'NERY.' [Clothing. Clothing. Clothing. .T7.3A AAA OS O rJ UJ a I'PAA UTfl



1 j JUST RECEIVED j [Direct from the, English .and , Scotch Markets, and 'being sold at low prices," * FANCY MOHAIR DRESSES, from 4_[6 per yard jja Lustres, Alpacas, and Grenadines, in great vßßty Muslin Dresses, colored and white ~ . ■;,-■, : Lddie-s*Silk Jackets, fFom 12s*Cd; •'- -<i - j Ladies' Lustre Jackets, from 4s Cd Ladies' Trimmed Hats, from 5s . Ladies' Trimmed Hats, very stylish, from 17s Cd Stays, and Underclothing,; a,large 1pt..,.; ! k .,;j Crinolines and Dress Improvers, hi' the new j shapes ~ .. ____.. _tr ; -• '- ..MEN'S oLOTmmQu,.<to!a,a ■■i ; Just landing, pesjNprham Castle.. _joO Men's Black and Coloured Alpaca Coats, from I.- ;' 10s-6d IBM -.>■!.':.:H OilT Men's Black Cloth Coats, in the various new j a shapes ..«{*') "einQ. {.ifeitp JmoO j Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests i A lot of Duck' Trousers, from 2s Cd | Ties in great variety at Gd Scarves—a bargain—from l_*6d A great variety of Men's Hats j Men's Black Silk Hats, superior quality !, ho r?_-n_TJi(_t_>,_. kojoho A • 1 (ST; ._v. alc^ASiTliß,' iirawT 242, QUEEN-STREET, .Jtt'AOO JAd'lJ Ar'AAi t fcTAOD aaa/A1 ! etih-w. ,s?*n_">i -'ayoa i - ! CHRISTMAS ! a CHRISTMAS ! ! I TO-^HE'LQ^ER^ 05* THE 1.0 AST 'BEEF OF. OLD ENGLAND. GEORGE GILES having purchased the first-class rH_--OX_N exhibited by Mb. i Bambridge, of Otahuhu, is prepared to giv* his :; customers-and all.thqse^yho may,patronise Jiim,a rare ' treat'for'-their :GHRISTMAS'(DINNERS; -being con- I fident that nothing in Auckland or Newmarket will : surpass in quality the Beef he. will offer, them,„ .... ! Mb. Eustace, of Newmarket/'having'.h'rdwn out | a Challenge, G. G. hereby accepts it, and is willing j to bet him „20 that tile _eef> he.will shejy will equal I in quality and surpass any Bullocks from the Camp ; Farm that he may have in. his sho_> or yard either jon the 20th or 21st inst.'"**!*• 9D*J ',:3*- \ DON'T FORGET ; but come and have a look at us ion TUESDAY NEXT, |«nd_j„ .will;do your hearts ; good to see such RARE OLD ENGLISH CHEER. ( 22g,SQ^EN: STR_ET. ! HORSES-Y HORSES ! HORSES ! FOR SALE, two or three First-class Saddle and Harness Horses. Apple at j MEA RS' "' S"T ABL ES, QUE E N STRE ET. Aiutizhnt. y AucTbions., ~ , f ,,_. ,„ m TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. CIRCULAR BILLIARD, TABLE, CUR RANTS;' HOUSEHjOLD>:FURNITURE.' THE Suj-scribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, _>n Tuesday, December 24, ;at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture^, comprising Circular Billiard Table, Cane and Stuffed : , -a If«bj Chairs; Tables,:, single and; double Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring and Flax Mattrasses, Chest- Drawers, Wash stands and Ware, Cbilds' Cots, Matting, Meat Safes,. Cooking Stove and Utensils, &c, &c. _o HOO^lsgV/Sni •' 2 casks Currants (more or less damaged). SAMUEL(„QQCHRA^E & SON, Auctioneers. • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, Ex NORHAM CASTLE. THE Subsq-ibers^ill sell at the Rooms, Fort street, oh Tuesday next, 24th j inst.,^at r ll o'clock, a— . „■, .: \, ..__ \ Tt_©3 crates Earthenware and China, con' j sisting of Breakfast and Dinner Ser- I vices, Toilet Sets, Jugs, Bowls, &c,, &<j, I SAMUEL COCHRANE A SON, Auction-en.



"' Auctions. ___ i : MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. | CITY MART. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OF FANCY GOODS, VASES, ORNAMENTS, PEREUMERY, TOYS, &C., &C, &C- : A. G. GRANT "***»* HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, 123, Queen-street, on Monday, 23rd inst., at 11 o'clock, '_' ," "' .25 CASES FANCY GOODS. : Special attention is directed to this sale. The Goods are all new and choice. Will be sold un reservedly ;; and, when practicable, in original pack ages.. •'■ ...... .' •:. ,' •• ■.■ -• "';': ■ • ' •," Terms at sale. ~.,.,, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. . PEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE IN THE ESTATE OF W. G. HARRISON AND CO.::-:;- :. :■; Sff;-/, A--- aa. -• r/ASO. BALANCE OE STOCK, FIX . TURES, OFFICE FURNITURES, &c. jj T___3g GRANT _ a D HAS received: instructions from ..the Trustees .to seU by auction, on;.-thft&, premise's; 123, -Queen-street, on Monday; December 23r at 11 o'clock prompt, t. Balance of Open Stock, comprising-Fancy Goods ;; also; Fixtures, :Office; Furniture, &.:, &c, &c. y,. Without Reserve. Terms-rCash. .) ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! GOLD, . AND , SILVER WATCHER.... ALBERTS, JEWELLERY. ' THE „ Subscribers .will sell at the '~Rooms,; Fort-street, on.Monday next. 23rd__fc.,,r, at it-o'clock,;, ;;-, ~, ~ ■-...: _! .;::-ir<x , 'A;'Smail Lot* of Modern Jewellery, all new goods,- y '■■-■ and guaranteed genuine, consisting of Gold and * Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chairiß,'* '-." Earrings, Lockets- Rings, Silver Cups,&c.y&c. . I .., SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,.'.-.."',Vr" fi' Auctioneers... ': .r." . • OK.Ot hZ MONDAYS-DECEMBER 30. fl . :"c b tt'age and Grounds,^ | . . GLENBURN, . WA^.V^.--'Tr-—r ■•:-,._._ IOiCIJJM . THE Subscribers- have received in structions from- thep Proprietor, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 30th inst., at 12Q'clo0kii;-»L'. AA : _■-■.<■-> A'A SSLV.PAIO Lots Nos. 54, 55, 56, 7f1,;76.',-ad 77 of the sub division of part of Allotment No. 12 of Section No. *. fltrourbs of Auckland, known as Glenburn, haying-frontages of JIG feet to ' „»;„o Hackett-street and 110 feet, tp,King Terrace, j -r.".;'.;V..svith.the. Cottage and Ont-buildings.thereo.n:[' • erected. .-.• , ~•- , .••■;:'■_ -....■■:• iL. -'•..'..•.■■/; aa. ' .-H^AMUEL;COCHRANE.;& ;SON,.":- -;:\ ~ Kiotbm ■ ■ ■-■ -Auctioneers. .'"";.;:.'., .." >;',''. j " .'"*. ,MONDAY!:..,.i_©.EMBEiEi. 23.::; w_ ~bm UNREDEEMED ANI^OyER*IME .PLEDGES, -.-. .-1871-1872."" i--y GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, GOLD CHAINS; LOCKETS,"EARRINGS, , ■/.< GALVANIC.-MACHINEi: ) -r_ &c., " &c". r &c. _iro.H A) -A & IWT !/±QD j_ '.'.'Vt' B; TONKS'&CO. ■ ■■".= ■ aM$ T_F AWE -been instructions by Mr* > II I, . Neuraegen, Pawnbroker, Queen-street, tb selt^ byaiictiohj at the Brunswick Mart,,on Monday next, She,23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, .:■.... ■ ' -sy. . j '"''Unredeemed': and. Overtime Pledges, as, per 'Evhii-iio Star of the 18th and 19th inst.i B „o_ W MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. | . ..BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. AMo v%d \ Fii^M ;on; ,____f!___&A&|« i -f^io'tVfaiTßEE..- SWAMP ROAD. ■-. rmnp ! 6J-.fi ad -U'st'i .:■-.■•:•; r-.tiu-Anl *i_ 5/r* T_rM;!^iib^nbers _„ve"re;cei¥ea iii^ _, ---tractions from ;'Thomas. :Macff_rl_ae> E__i|i 'Trustee^ in the Estate of Thomas Hay wood] to sell; aftr ithe' Land Mart,-Fort-street; on Monday,J23rdinstant,. :at'---O'clock,.. ■' ■..■"■■:■ :..-:--■ '-•-.- :.:'"'- :< "■ A,::. I my. ■"Lot' ,_52, of the district of .Manuka,ii,,'hndpar]t'o]f' i ""''Sub-lot 13, Section 10; Parish Of' Waitemata: containing about 24 acres, partly laidbuVaira I ~ kitchen garden and partly-planted as an orchard, ---!r I with -.about 200 fruit trees, with .the cottage, j*» stable, out-houses, &c, tliereon, fhow in tli» occupation of Mr Thomas Haywood. -_~~ j"- SA^IF.ELnCQ^HMte&.so^o ' "Auctioneers. \t. lt „ TUESDAY, DECEMBER; 24;,. T it:. ™„ .: -,■"';. -'.. :.,: .is ;LiA^:M:-HE;DNEHUNGA np HE undfersigfied have been ;ip,*4[ Istructe'dtO 'sell"by public auction; 'at a-quarter to:l2> o'clock, on the above date, ..,..,,,.' j The J-EASE ; of; the. EEES. chargeable at .he_ ONE .filoffiffi^GtA:.WHAßFifor thelyear-1573. __riO'_Q! B. TONES:-& CO., \- AA.'..-. s Auctioneers, ': '-:'! •,:;;■;;.;- ;tue„i)Ay, December 24. ;; UutlkXAND^ ANNUAL RACE-&: RACE-COURSE. ; :; ; :Ri^ESHMENT BOOTHS, GRAND- ; STAND BARS. >■_ b; TONI-'S & CO. _n_n }. ■ a- 1 ; ' -.: .'Ay ':*T]r^ XX yA,y, 3 1 been insti-ucted ,hf 'the Stewards, to' sell, on Tuesday, December 24, at Brunswick Mart, The Two Bars, and RefresVimont RoQm.: graga Stand and C-veUeshmeut Booths, ICJf , Pliaiwvi.-- saws, „^ y