GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Yesterday.—Continued. THEOLOGICAL TRAINING. The report of the committee on this sub ject was brought up, and recommended co operation with the Otago University. The report was adopted. UNIFORMITY OF SKRVICB. A motion by the Rev. D. Bruce, recom mending the maintenance of uniformity of divine service in all the churches, evoked some discussion, but was ultimately carried. A motion in favour of prepared forms of marriage and burial services, moved by the Key D. Bruixs, and seconded by the Rev R, fl, Macnicol, gave rise to a very animated discussion, the Revs Messrs Elmslie, Pater son, Ross, McKinney, and McCrae contend ing that it was a step towards Episcopacy. The motion was lost, an amendment moving the previous question being carried by 13 to 12. CHURCH EXTENSION. After discussion on the report of this com mittee it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Stevenson, that the collections for church intension should be discontinued, as they conflict with the Home Missions. TEMPERANCE. On the motion of the Rev. P. Mason the second Sunday of May was appointed for sermons in all the churches on temperance, and the Revs. Messrs Bruce, Tait, Paterson, McNicol, Macky, Norrie, Ross, and Mason, and Messrs Clark, Rattray, Gavin, and Pea cocke were appointed a committee to take active measures for the suppression of intem perance. THIS -DAY. SUMMONING THE ASSEMBLY. The Rev. Mr Elmslie replied to a question of the Key. Mr Shiriff by stating that he was informed by the Clerk some months back that the meeting of the Assembly would take place in December. There was no ground forthe supposition that sufficient notice of the Assembly meeting at this time had not been given. The Rev. Mr Bruce said he thought the representatives who had not come up to tha Assembly had other reasons for being away. INFIRM MINISTERS AND "WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND. Trustees were appointed for each of these funds. Messrs A Clark, Peacock, and Stevenson were constituted trustees of the InfirmMinistera' Fund, Auckland, and Messrs Watt, Turnbull, Waring, Taylor and J. Smith were constituted Trustees of th« Widows and Orphang' Fund to tit in Wel lirgton. CHURCH PROPERTY. Tht report of the committee on this sub ject was handed in and read. After a lengthy discussion a motion to the following effect was proposed by the Rev Mr Elmslie, and seconded by Rev Mr Paterson : —"That the Assembly receive the report and convey their thanks to the committee, and at the same time ask information as to the state of the title deeds of the church property, and if possible to obtain an Act from the General Assembly securing to the church all its property and placing it upon a negotiable footing." Alter some expressions of opinion the mo tion was carried. REPORT OF THE DEPUTY TO THE OTAGO ■ ■■>', ; SYNOD. The Rev Mr Elmslie presented his report on this subject. The report spoke highly of the prospect of a speedy union with the Otago Synod. The deputy concluded by suggesting that a committee on union be formed, to co-operate with the committee on union appointed by the Otago Synod. Rev Mr Macky moved the motion, and Rev Mr Norrie seconded. On being put to the meeting the motion was carried. Mr Elmsley then nominated the following gentlemen for the committee :—Rev Messrs Bruce, Macky, Patterson, Calder, Fraser, Ross, Turnbull, and Gatland. The names being submitted to the As lemblv, were approved of. The Rev. Mr Elmslie then proposed " That the Moderator and the Rev. Mr Paterson be appointed a deputation to the Otago Synod to express to the Synod the regret of the Assembly that on what appeared to the members trivial ground the Otago brethren were not represented in the Assembly. The. motion was seconded, and caused some discussion. The Rev. Mr Macky spoke in strong terms against the deputation being sent. Because the Moderator wished to go to Otago was not a good reason for sending a deputation.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN BANCO. (Bafore His Honor Sir Geo. A. Arney, Xt, Chief Justice.) DUDER Vi RICHMOND, DEMTTRR.ER. Mr MacCormick appeared for the defen dant in support of the demurrer, and Mr Rees for the plaintiff. Mr MacCormick in opening the ease stated the attendant circumstances, which were as follow :— . An action for £500 damages, for false im prisonment, had been brought by the plaintiff against the defendant. The de claration set forth that the defendant, acting as solicitor for one Geo. Beddoei, had on the 14th December, 1872, assaulted and caused to be assaulted, and wrongfully imprisoned the plaintiff. To that declara tion the defendant replied that the arrest wo duly made under process on a writ of ca. ta. Plaintiff admitted judgment and issue and ser vice of writ, but contended first that there were certain circumstances known to the defend ant which rendered the service of the writ .unjustifiable. Secondly, that the writ of ca. ta. had been set aside by the Judge of the Supreme Court, and at the samo time ■et forth the groundshipon |whick the order had been made. Mr MacCormick, in a long technical ad dress, which would be uninteresting to our leaders, demurred to both grounds of the replication.,. ■

AUCKLAND-STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £16 10a ; sellers, £16 12s 6d. National Bank—Sellers, 53s 6d. S.B. Insurance, 453. National Insurance, 20a 6d, 21s ; buyers, 20a ; sellers, 20s 6d. Sash and Door Co.—£B 103 ; sellers £9. Black Angel—Buyers 20s 6d. ■ Bismarck—Sellers, 34s (id. » Caledonian—sellers, £11 15s. Union Beach—Buyers, 15s. Watchman—Sellers, 4s 6d. Waitemata, 6s ; sellers, .6s. City of London—Sellers, 275. CrownPrinee—Buyers, 15s 6d; sellers, 17s. JRoyal Oak—Buyers, 17s 6d. £7bns of Freedom—Sellers, £15.

THE EVENING BTAK, WEDNESDAY, DBCEMB&R,IO 1878.



JPti ■■■■■.; " tfLi'gnxt Pkuk Ovens, First Pkkm Bam««s.— . H. Smith wishes to inform tht ladles of Auckland that having sold a largs number of his ImproTtd Patent Portable Ovens, which hare given 10 much »*t'sfaction, he has reduced them nearly 20 pel cent. Th« Portable Orens are ■£ >s, original price 42« ; alio, I'ivst-prize Ranges, either portable or for lettinff-ia ; ■'so, First-prize Colonipl Ovens reduced. H.H.S. htv p'so on hand several large and small Second-hand Leamington B-.nges, Colbrookdale Stores, Ac.: also, Iron Bedsteads, &c, for Sale (cheap), it the Atckland t Iron Works, Jjurbam street East.



VV A-? TED ' a married and single and Wmcox% fSrh aa^ s U t^. *»"-**& to *&«■ , "WANTED, a Farm Labourer — Queen- S trett PPly t0 Chas< Cannln *' 8t- MuDeo'«. WANT ED, a trustworthy and o^eWaSoV" ' '"" °f hor ««-Apply at WANTED for Mercury Bay a W A cNT, El' a Married C™Pl» for RANTED, Horses toGr^eTiir7t W V TE D,~Twie~Geneiil J" Servant—Apply far address at Star office. WANTED, a Young Man as street. and Useful--Victoria Hotel, Victoria- WANTED, a H^rQaioWppTy to Mr3 Murdoch, Epsom. *~J rjABPENTEES WANTED. Two V^c a n gLa dne. and 3 W< H" SWnner ' Builder. WAITED, a good General * * Se-vaat.-Apply to Mis K'rk, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Boy to clean boots street. knive«.-Apply Mis Arthur, Bobson- WANTED, a Butcher. — Apply street. **' &t Mr Lo *«ie s Butcher, Vietorii. TIfANTED, Employment in any Z. ST A Ko£V aPaCHjr : Wa3Mn° to WANTED, a Tailoress.-.Apply at Mr Coble> %s, Pitt-street. TTTANTED, a good Tailor by the m 11 week .' °, r piece WO»"V: also a few good Tailoresaes—Apply H. L. Posseniskie, Clothing Manufacturer, High-street. c "WANTED, a few Apprentices.— ,A? ply at C- De I»'eau, Bh!rt Manufactory c orner of Albert aDd Durham-streets. T^TAISTED, a smart Boy to make ▼ » himself generally useful.—Army and Navy I Hotel. * WANTED, a General Servant; also a Lad.—Apply Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-strcet. WANTED, Three Men and Two Boys to work a Brick-making Maclrne. Price, 21s. per 1000 ; to find their own horse. None but experienced men need apply.—Johnion's Brick yard, North-road, close by Mr Williamson's, the Superintendent. WANTED To Let, a Furnished Bed-room and Sitting-room, with use of Kitchen, or two Furnished Bed-rooms, with or with out Board. Two minutes' walk from Queen-street. — G.E., Star office. WANTED, John Henjit Peiob, last heard of at Taranaki, to coinmunicata with his Brother, Charles' Hamilton Prior (lately arrived from India).—Address F., Star office. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Fitzroy Hotel. Wafrefleld iirest. . WANTED, a Lad for the Coach making business ; alio for the Blaokimithing. —Apply to Gee and Potter. WANTED, a Waiter.—Apply at Q.C.E., Shortland street, on or bofore Thurs day next. TO BUTCHERS.-.Wanted,a smart, active Man for Killing, Cutting, and Serving. To a competent hand full wage* and a permanent situation.—Apply 7, Wyndham-stredt, or by letter to John Hall, Otahuhu. TO CABPENTEKS.—Wanted, a good Staircase Hand for Napier. Good wages. —Appiy to Mr Hudson, Druggist, Victoria-street. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Middle aged Person, ai Children's Maid.—For address apply office of this p»per. ANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street). Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Removed to "VVyndham street (nearly opposite the Evtning Star office). N.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash:—Ti-tr«e Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60« per ton. Delivered to any part within one mil* from Yard. Posts, Kails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley itreet Mechanics' Bay. ANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, See., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. -i« I - WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPBING CART HARNESS at Prices to mket th« xiuma. —133, Quaen-street, .next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. t,. FORSTIOt * 80N. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Golvik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, .Rails, Hardwood Felloes. Shafts, Iron ! bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c, Ac, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! CWESTPEAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also a large assortment of ladies' and Gentleman's German Boots and Shoes at prsatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27. Queen-street. ■ '{ [ ! GOOD TEMPLARS. * /^EDINAET Bueinesi Meeting of VJ the Auckland Pioneer Lodge TO-MOf ROW (Thursday) EVFNING, at the new Temperance Ha!!, Albeit street, at 7.30 punctually Open Meeting to wh'.ch the publiO Mt iBViUf, toe of chirgej next Friday evening, at me name jiiace and hour. Music, recitations, and addresses. WM. COLEMAN, Hon Sec, EWE and Lamb strayed from the Domain towards 4 Mount Eden. Reward on rtcovery.—Domain Stables, Abercrambie-street.



: pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING. ! LIZZIE WATSON ! LIZZIE WATSON ! In New Songs and New Business TO-NIGHT. She has i-.sain drawn forth afresh volume of novelties from her Hbrrry, and wi". open it before a deligh'ed and appreciative audience to-night. Beyond a doubt tbis ailr is the greatest SERIO-COMIC VOCALIST OP THE DAY. HARRY BRAHAM ! HARRY BRAHAM ! Produces something new nightly, and never faiU to elicit rorrs of genuine and approving applause from his delighted audience. He is extremely funny, and his facial expression is the greatest ever seen E,'ice the days of S?.m Cowell. ALICK O'BRIEN ! ALICK O'BRIEN ! ""* Thk Original Song and Dance Performer. He ?<» no coprist. but the only " Love Among Big Noses." O'Biien :n comic farce to-nijht. MADEMOISELLE BLANCHE, THE QUEEN OF THE AIB. She is df.-.'-ig and gracofp!. Come and Judge :for Yourselves. MAT RILEY ! MAT RILEY ! This genuine Irishman, and only legitimate liish Comedian this side of the Line, appears nightly and convulses his audience with laughter. MONS. HAMEW, FLYING TRAPEZE ARTISTE. C. T. BAKER ! C. T. BAKER ! EVERY EVENING In his Pretty Soso ays Danck Melodies. PROGRAMME No. 3: WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS. Overture .. Band Song (liish) MAT RILEY Modley " On the Late Franco- PrusiianWar" .. .. HARRY BRAHAM Musical Melange, entitled " NOT IN THIS DRESS," Introducing Italian, EngHsh, Irish, Svriss, Scotch, and American Melodies. LIZZIE WATSON. Song and Dance, "American" ALEX O'BRIEN LIZZIE WATSON & HARRY BRAHAM, In a New and Orig.'nal Duologue, entitled NO ! or, THE OBSTINATE WOMAN. Interval of ten minutes. Song and Dance C. T. BAKER Song (characteriktic), " Happy Mary ; or, MJUe to my Tca'r HARRY BRAHAM Song (Serio-comic), "Polly Put the Kittle On" .. .. LIZZIE WATSON Song (Grotesque) .. .. ALEX O'BRIEN Flying Tiiapezk Performance, MDLLE. BLANCHE and MONS. HAMEW. To conclude with a Laughable Farce, MESSRS O'BRIEN, RILEY, AND BAKER. GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, FRIDAY, When there will be an Entire Change of Programme, on which occasion Lizzie Watson wi'l sing the pretty ballad composed by John Henry Beale, of Auckland, entitled, "NEVER MIND THE REST." Prices of Admission :— Dreis Circle 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, ONE SHILLING. Tickets c*n be purchased daily at Mr Upton's, Stationer, Queen-itreet. Doors open at half-past 7, performance to common co at 8. Carriages may be ordered for a quarter-past 10. Free list entirely suspended. Press excented. ' Lizzey Watson's and Harry Braham's Original and Copyright Song Books sold by all Music-sellers and Stationeri in Auckland, and at the Theatre nightly. M. HEGARTY, Business Manager, pOWEEEUL ATTRACTION. Third Appearance of MR, GOURLAY, The Celebrated Delineator of Character. Seventh Week and continued popularity of that favourite resort, Thb ROYAL EXHIBITION (CITY HALL), now combined with THE GOURLAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 9 o'clock, the Petite Comedy entitled THB EIGHTS O F WOM AN. Mr Gourlay as Sir Andrew Bnrley. Bart. ; Mrs Gour lay as Widow Blandish; Miss Minnie Gourlay as Patrick, valet to Sir Andrew. To be preceded by Farorite Ballads and Character Songs. Open daily from 9 till 5 p.m., and evening 7 till 10. Admission—Body of Hall, One Shilling; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2b ; may be secured during the day. QHOEAL HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 187 V AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the Fund for the Purchase of an Organ for St. Mary's Church, Parnell. PROGRAMME: Part L Fantasia, " Sur lea themes tie Verdi," two Violins, Violoncello, and Pianoforte, Kuddskl Chorus (Female Voicei). "Alpiglane," Giro Piniuti Song (Lady), " Fairy Visions " Solo (Pianoforte, accompanied)— Young Gentleman Pupil of Mr Beale's, Henri Cramer Song (Bass), " The Whalers of the Deep Deep Sea " (by a local composer), T* Heu H«u Duet (Lady and Gentleman Amateur), " What are the Wild Wares Saying ?" Song (Lady), " Th« Curfew " Instrumental, " Le Cor dcs Alpes," Proch Chorus, "Now to the Forest," Bishop. : Part 11. Overture (Duet Pianoforte), "La Nozze di F"ge?o," Mozart Duet (Ladies), " Sunshine and Shadow " Part Song, " The Sea hath its Pearls " (by desire), Giro Pvnsuti Song, *' The Blind Girl to her Harp." Qlover '■ Part Song, " Come let us all a Maying go," Atterbury Song (Baritone), " The Bloom is on the Rye," Bishop Duet (Ladies), " Ah il del consenta" Chorus, "O, who will o'er the Downs eg free," Peartull. . . God Save the Queen. Conductor ... ... ... J. Bbale, Esq. Doors open at half-past Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock. Front Beats, 2s: Back Seats, Is. Tickets can be obtained .from Messrs. Upton and Wayte, Queen-street ; or Mrs Vaughan and Mr Robinson, ParnelL HE LYNCH FAMILY ov BELLKINGER3, INSTRUMENTALISTS. AND VOCALISTS. :■'.■■•■ Grand Opening Night in Auckland: 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1873. ► 10 LET, A GOOD Business Premises, with four or ii rooms, »s required, i H. PARTINGTON, V i • House and Laud Agent, Queen-street.



PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Sureiintondent's Office, Auckland, December 4,18.3. SEPARATE TENDERS will fee received at this office until Noon of Monday, the 22nd instant, for the undermentioned Cervices and Supplies for the Provincial Government duving the periods stated, commencing on the Ist January, 1874 Pr'nted forms of Tender, and copies of the con ditions and specifications of the several contracts can be obtained at this office. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. FOB TWELVE CALENDAR MONTHS. I—Printing for the Provincial Government 2-Printing for the Provincial Council 3- Stationery 4—Binding s—Catting C—Shoemakers' Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol 7—Blacksmiths' Supples for Mount Eden Gaol B—Conveyance of Prisoners between Gaol and Courts. FOB, SIX CALENDAR MONTHS. 9-Rations for Mount JTden Gaol 10—Kations for Lock-up 11—Prison and Police Supplies 12—Provisions for Provincial Hospital 13—Provisions for Old Men's Befugo 14—Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum 16—Bread for Hospital and Refuge 16—Meat for Hospital and Refuge 17—Bread for Lunatic Asylum 18—Meat for Lunatic Asylum 19—Rations for Sick and Destitute 20--Coals 21—Firewood. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 154, E.G. THE Regular Monthly Meeting will be hold at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, at 7.30 pm. This Evening.—By order. H. G. WADE, Secretary. 1.0. G.T. THE Star of Newton Lodge will meet as usual at the Congregational School, room, Newtcn To-morrow (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Candidates are requested to attend for initiation not Liter than 8 o'clock. S. BROOKING, W.S. THIS is to give notice that McCaslin hri usen tho w";jes of his enters from 20s to 30s per week, and found. It •'<? hoped all contractors will do the same, und think wel* over it when tendering for carting scoiia. HMO F. M. P. BROOKFIELD, Esq. Dk vk Sir, —Aa Chairman »f Mr Woodward's com mittee I regret exceedingly the publication of a fly sheet, entitled the "Revised Catechism," written under the heat of a contested election. I beg to arsure Mr Wallace that Mr Woodwa-d's committee readily cancel a) 1, expressions contained in the publication calculated to wound Mr Wallacs'a feelings, and r)so ■withdraw eve.y imputation against him. You are quite at libeUy to make what use you like of this letter, written in the interests of peace. The wider it is circulated the more will be the pleasure I shall derive from having written it. I am, Dear Sir, Yours faithfully, H. S. ANDREWS, Chaivman of Mr Woodward's Election Couimltte . TTJST ÜBLISHED PRICE: 2s. SONG: "NEVER MIND THE REST," Composed by J. H. BE ALE. £1 REWARD. LOST, from Mr Joseph Bennett's residence, a Black Greyhound Dog. about nino monthi old.—Vlndnr will receive the above reward on application to T. & S. Morrin, Queen street. TO CARPENTERS 4; BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned ur-til 4 p.m. of FRIDAY, the 12th inst., for the Taking Down of a Building in the Albert Barracks, Removing and Re-erecting same at Newmarket, for tho Committee of tho Auckland Reformatory. Specification, &c, at my Office, Queen street. P. HBRAPATH, Architect. BOSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. rPHE Proprietor begs to tender his JL thanks to his friends and the public for past sup port, and to state that he has Opened a Garden in connection with the abve near to the Devonport Wharf, where every convenience will be found under the pleasant shade of fruit trees. For the convenience of friends in the city a Stall will be opened in the Market every Saturday, where Strawberries will be sold in quart baskets, fresh from the beds. The Market Inspector will receive orders for Jam Fruit in quantities of not less than 12 quarts,',at 4d per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THIS AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP Will take place on the Evening of General Entries, 17th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE 01$ THE NEW 'ZEALAND CUP Will be drawn on the Evening of the 26th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKK ON THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will be drawn on the Evening of the 29th December. Ticket—2os each. On this night the prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New Zealand Cup will be paid over. Books open on the Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup, •nd Ellerslie Handicap. Billiard Tournament to Close on lflth January. Two Prizes. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP BYDASPEB. 25 cases Three-Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy. Price, 8e (id per bottle ; 90s per case. 20 cases " Chateau Lafitte" Claret, 90s per case. 20 cases Lormont L, GOs per case. Ordinary Clarets. 36s to 50s. " Punch Brand," Havannah Cigars. 20 cases Jno. Glllon's Lime Juice Cordial, in stone bottles. PER STEAMER HERO. 5 casks Richard Davies' Sherry. Jno. Fallen's Albury White and Red Colonial Wine. The best of Sherry and Port Wine bottled exprersly (or the holidays. Epernay and De Laage Pils Flasks P.B. Eau de Vie tres Vielle P. 8., and MartelTs Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. Adgostura and Jellner's Bitters. Onlner'a Eye-opener. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. TO LET, a two-roome^ Cottage. Good supply of water. Near Quean-street.— "■Apply to J. Cater, Photographer, 256, Quean-street. "OURNISHED Apartments for J- Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men. with or vtithont board, in a healthy good Bits&aon.—-For cards of address apply at Star office.



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ASSEMBLY. A CONVERSAZIONE will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, 10th hist., in the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, for the purpose of affording an opportunity of meet ing with the Members of Assembly. Duiing the evening brief addresses.interspersed with selections of music, will be given. Doors open at 7 ; proceedings will commence at 7.30. Tickets, One Shilling each, may be had from Messrs Rattray, Peacock, Upton, andMcLachlan, Queen-street: and Robinson, Parnell. PKOGIIAMME: Part T. Anthem, " 0, be Joyful in the Lord " (Biidgewater) Song, " Nrl Desperandum " —W. Harding Cavatina, "Robin's Ketv.rn "—Mac!?.me Winter Piano Duet, " Cujus Auimam " (Rossini)—Madame and M'ss Winter Song, "Hear, O Lord, when I cry" "Song, " Last Rose of Summer "—Miss Winter Glee— Orpheua Anthem, " Before Jehovah's Awful Throne." Interval of ten minutes. P/rt 11. Anthem " My God, look upon me" Song, " Queen Mary's Prayer " —Mr T. Culpan Song—Mr Eeid Vocal Dtiet, " Hear me, >'orina "—Madame and Miss Winter ■ Song, " The Anchor's Weighed"—Mr Hill Glee—Orpheus Anthem, "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy Seivant depart in peace. The above will be interspersed with brief addresses by the Revs. Mrs Hill (Moderator), Mr Elmslie, Mr McKinney, Mr Paton, and Mr Patterson. FOR SALE, a handsome Light harness Horse ; any trial given.—Apply to F. Deßose, Otahuhu. NOTICE. LH. N E TJ MEa EN, • Pawnbroker, has REMOVED to the Site of liis Old Premises, 165, Queen-street, and opposite tho Savings' Bank. . WJ. YANDLE begs to inform • liis friends and the public generally that he has taken eligible premises at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, where he purposes commencing buslnes* as Family Butcher on the 12th INST., and he trnsts that by attention, civility, and cleanliness, and ofi'oring a Supeilor Article, to merit an amount of that patronage which it will be his utmost desire and earnest endeavour to aecure, retdn, and increrse. EMPTY BOTTLES. ALE &P ORTE E BOTTLES Bought in any quantity at Hianrax Piuce. Apply to WHITSON & SONS, Albert B.tewery. A MERIOAN Supper and Oyster jGjL Rooms, 3, West Queen street. Hot meals t'U 12 at r!~ht at 9a.—Jones's Saloon, FOE SALE, a Black Arab Mare.— Apply to Mr E. Kinlock, Someiv'l!e's Stables. VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. THE Proprietors of these beautiful Grounds beg to thapk their numerous friend for past favours, and to intimate that the grounds wiU be again opened for tbe season on the Anniversary of the Prince of Wales BHlhtloy. To those of our friends who have vm'.ed them no description is necessary. We have only to say that improvements have been made ; and to those who have not visited them we think one visit will prove to them ihat for Pleasure-seekers these grounds afford every facility for gratification. There ai-e Flowers in prolusion, pleasant Arbors, Shady Walks, Lawn for a Dance, Croquet, Swings ; and for the masculine a game f<t Quoits, for which ground lias bejn prepared (specially Strawberries and Cream with other refreshment to bo had. The Proprietors beg to intimate that they will lwp a Marquee on the outer beach, in which to supply Strawberries and Cream. A Band will perform on Saturday Afternoons. W. WELLS & SONS, j PBOPBIETOBS. gTEAWBEERIES STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM, WILLOW GROVE, NORTV SHORE, ON BEACH ROAD, Within a Hundred Yard 3of tlie Lower Wharf. R. ALISON In returning, thanks to the Public for the liberal support he has hitherto received, begs to inform them he has RE-OPENED these Gardens, and having made extensive improvements, and largely increased his Strawberry Beds since last season, Visitors will find an unlimited supply of first-class FRUIT. Having a large dairy, hs is enabled to guarantee CREAM defying competition. • , . A first-class Croquet Lawn for the use of Visitors. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road-.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. ■ FOE S A L E, 325 sacks Best Canterbury Potatoes (Late planted and late out of the ground, ex Ryno). Also, A constant supply of the best New Potatoes, At the Comer Mart, and Wyndyam-streel New Store. GEORGE SIBBIN. THE undersigned are Cash Pub chaseks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., TANNKRS AND LEATHER MANUFAOIUKERS, AUOKLIID. FURNISH nD APARTMENTS. FUENISHED APAETMENTS for two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy ituation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this office. - < ■ AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. rpENDEES will be received until JL the 12th inst., for the erection of Station houses and Buildings between Auckland and Onehunga. Plans and Specifications may be seen on application at this office. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS, Barracks, Auckland. December 4,1873. TO GAS-FITTERS. TENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. of FRIDAY, the 12th instant, for the Gas Fittings required for the United Methodist FFree Church. Specification to be seen, and Tenders left at Mr James Coupland, Queen-street. Not bound to accept the l&west or any tender. ICASE NEW INDIA TUSSORE COSTUME CLOTH. J. COSGEAVE & CO. 3 CASES LADIES' NEW UMBRELLAS. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 CASE ELEGANT SILK MANTLES. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 CASE LACE SHAWLS & MANTLES. J. COSGBAVE & CO.



REED~& BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC FOR 18 7 4. TH E Publishers beg leaye to an nounce the approaching publication of the second number of this Almanac. In doing so they desire to express their extreme gratification and gratitude for the unexpected reception accorded to the first i=sue. In submitting to the residents of the province the first number of what they were deter mined to ultimately make a household necessity, they had calculated on meeting with a certain amount of apathy, and incurring no inconsiderable loss; and in printing two thousand copies of the Almanac they had expected thatat least a thousand would remain on hand to be given away gratuitously. It was, there fore, with surprtse they found before the half of tbe first month of the year had passed that every copy had been sold, and that orders were pouring in from all their agents requiring almost an equal number to that already supplied, a demand which it was found impossible then to meet owing to the type having been distributed. Instead also of a pecuniary loss it was found that there had resulted a very consider able profit on the first issue. Encouraged by such results the publishers have no longer hesitancy as to the extent to which they may venture in the endea- Tour to make their annual an unrivilled hand-book for the province, and they are resolved that the coming number will fur excel its predecessor. It is not their purpose to indicate the several points of excellence that will characterise their Almanac for 1874. Suffice to say that through their agents, enquiries by correspondents, and a special commissioner proceeding through the various settle inents, the information respecting the several districts will be of the most extensive and exhaustive character, while guided by past experience the pub lishers have made provision for the supply of any additional demand for the publication that is likely to arise. As the agencies of the EvENiNO Stab., which will be agencies for the Almanac, are now extended al! over the province, the distribution of the issue will be prompt and general; and as it is not the object of the publishers to make any pecuniary profit by the transaction, but only to produce that which will be beneficial to the province, interesting and useful to the public, and indicative to their own enterprise, they confidently rely on even an increase in the cordial and substantial encourage ment afforded to the first edition. REED & BRETT, Publishers. MpHE CHEAP HARDWARE HOUSE. J. & J. DICKEY Solicit the attention of parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, ETC., ETC., ETC. JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. LOCKWOOD BROTHERS' IVORY HANDLED TABLE & DESSERT KNIVES. JOHJS WIGFALL & CO.'S BONE, HORN, AND STAG HANDLED KNIVES AND FORKS. LOCKWOOD & HARRISON'S POCKET KNIVES, In great variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFOR'S & ROGERS' RAZORS, SALT & SONS' IVORY HANDLED BUTCHERS STEELS. THE BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE CITY. Two tons of Kniyes, &c. to choos* from. DOWNER'S KEROSINE. (Th« only safe Brand), TO ARRIVE, PER HINDOSTAN,' Star Kitchen Ranges and Register StoTes. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. SAILS FOR PILOT CUTTER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Bth Dec, 1878, HpENDERS will be received at this -L office until THURSDAY, the 11th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, for Supplying a suit of Sails -for the Pilot Cutter. Further particulars may be obtained upon applica tion bo CaDtain Burgess, Chief Harbourmaster The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender fcr Sails for Pilot Cutter." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. P R E L I M I N A R V NOTICE BEST QUALITY AT THE LOWEST PRICES. - - • . ■_ , ■■ pHRISTMAS FRUITS & SPICES, KJ SUPERIOR TE AS for the Million of surpassing purity, strength and flavtor. ■ Also, General Groceries bought at a low price in an over-stocked depressed market. Our New Price List will be shortly published in the daily papers. ; With pleasure wo acknowledge the liberal patronage accorded to us, and we hereby make known that we hare resolved to retail the very best quality of General Groceries at the Smallest Profits and Lowest Prices. itSTPlease Note our Address:— FRENCH & CO., THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, QUEEN STREET, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. HP HE PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, (In front of the New Market.) MR. A. M. WILLIAMS Begs to inform his numerous friends and the public that although he has been burnt out " twice" he is not yet consumed, and that he has THIS DAY RE-OPENKD his Dispensary in those Brick Premises in front of the New Market, which is now replete with a SELECTION OF PURE DRUGS CHEMICALS PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS, PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES, &c, &c, and trusts to meet with a continuance of that con fidence bestowed on him for the past nine years. itarObserve the Address :— JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS.



BOARD OF EDUCATION. NOTICE is hereby given that in prrsuance of the powers vested in them by Clause 20 of the Education Act, the Board have resolved that the Christm.- s Vacation for Schools ?n the City and Suburbs shall begin on the 19th instant, and end on the lCth Januaiy, 1874. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TO CARPENTERS AN D BUILDERS. TENDEES are required for the Erection of Buildings in Mechanics' Bay. Plans and Specifications to be scon at FRASKR & TINNE'S, Phoenix Foundry. Tenders to be delivered by MONDAY next, 15th instant. The lowest or any Tender not neoessarily accepted. TUT ECHANICS 1 INSTITUTE. INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS EXHIBITION. An Exhibition in connexion with the above Institu tion, and on behaif of the Funds of the Technical Classes which have been so succcssfu''y started, will be held in_the MECHANICS' INSTITUTE during Christmas and New Year's weeks. The follow ing gentlemen have been appointed an EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: Mr P. A. Philips Mr G. M. Reed Mr Humphrey.-! Mr F. J. Moss Mr W. Sloane (treasurer) Mr J. Wrigley Mr E. Bartley Mr G. W. Healop Mr .T. C. Hoyto. THAMES COMMITTEE: Mr Wm. Rowe I Mr J. L. Eagnall Mr E. W. Ilollis | Mr H. S. Severn Mr A Diwar. The Committee respectfully im'te manufacturers and others to apply for space under any of the follow ing headings :— Class 1. —Mining, Quarrying, Metallurgy, and Mineral Products Chemical Substances and Products, and Pharmaceutical Processes Substances used for Food, including Wineg . Animal and Vegetable Substances used in Manufactures. Class 2.—Manufacturing Machines and Tool?. Class 3.—ilichinery in general. Class 4.—Civil Engineering, Architectural and Build ing Contrivances (Models or Drawings) Military Engince: .'ng, Armour, and Accou trements Ordnance and Small Arms Naval Architecture and Ships' Tackles (Models or Drawings) Class s.—Philosophical Inst.aments, and Processes depending upon their Use Photographic Apppratus and Photography Horological Instruments Musical Instruments Surgical Instruments and Appl'ancps. Cl/ -38 6.—Cotton, Flax, Hemp, Silk, Woollen, and Worsted, including Mixed Fabrics generally Tapestiy, Lacs, and Embroidery. Class 7.—S!-'ns, Furs, Feathers, and Hair Leather, including Saddlery, Harness, and Ornamental Work. Class B.—Paper, Stationery, Printing, and Book binding. Class 9.—Strel and Cutlery. Class 10.—Work"? in Precions Metali and their Imi tations, and Jewellery I Glass Pottery. The Committed also respectfully soHcit the loan of Curiosities, Pictures, or Articles of Vertu, of which the greatest care will be taken. tSfSS Applications will be received from intending Ex hibitors by the Secretary at the temporary Office, Vulcan Lane, until the 15th instant. By order of the Exhibition Committee. WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Secretary. PAPAKURA ANNN. CTAL A. fRACE S, To be held at Papakura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA. HANDICAP of 100 soys., with a Sweer- Btake of 5 soys. e?ch ; second horse to receive 30 soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two miles. Nominations, enclosing 1 soy., to bo made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, December 13. Weights to be declared on January 7, 1374. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys., on January 14. at. 8 p m. Balance of Sweep, 3 soys., to be paid at 1 p.m. on day of R ice. Remainder of programme to be published in future advertisements. WILLIAM C. BREAKELL, Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Papakura, December 3,1873. «*k^ TJiOR NA.PIES, WEL sßsß\r^ LINGTON, AND The screw steamer ■• '". St. Kilda J. FLOWBRDA.Y, Commander, w"U leave Queen-street Wharf for above ports on or about FRIDAY next, 12th instant. For Freight or Sp-looa passage ayply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents. A. R; V. No. 1 ROYAL COMPANY. rHE Company will assemble for Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY EVEN ING, the 11th inst., at 7.80 o'clock sharp. Members absent without leave will be fined, in accordance with the Volunteer Regulations. Every member is requested to attend. Uniform-Full nress. .T. HERBERT BURNS, C&ptain Commanding. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, CARPETS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CURRANTS, &0., ; &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, Walnut Drawing-room Suite, of nine pieces, in Green Damask, Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte, Large Tapestry Carpets, Hearthrugs, Boat (13 feet keel), &c, <fee. * Also, at 12 o'clock, 13 cases Currants 3 dozen Port Wine Svit Sailfi for a Cutter of about 30 tons. | SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. SHEET LEAD, SLATES, TIMBER, AT FORT BRITOMART, AT 3 p.m. THE Subscribers have received in (structions: from Major Tisda'J, to sell, at Fort Britomart, on Friday next, at 3 o'clock, 1800 Slat«s, 13 cwl. Lead, Iron-gratings, Cup boards, Iron Man tlepiace-, Fire-grates, Window Sashes, Doors, Iron Bars, Timber, &c,, &t.., y SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11. IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS AMERICAN HATCHETS, HAMMERS PICKS, BRIGHT VARNISH. 500 CASES DEVOE-S KEROSENE. B. TON X S & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Thursday, at 11 o'clock, 5 cases Iron French Bedsteads, very superior 2ft 9in x Cft, 3ft x Oft, 4ft x CfC (Sin 1 case Iron Cots, 2x4 • 20 cases American Broad, Hunters', Claw, and R ™ Shingling Hatchets, Hammers and Picks 600 cases Devoe s Kerosene, in lines of 100 cases 20 cases American Bright Varnishes 10 cases Boys' half Axes.