A ntendency election, which takes place to- I morrow. Mr O'Conor held a crowded meeting last niglrt. A vote of confidence was passed by 125 to 87. Mr Curtis addresses the electors to-nicdit ■

DUNEDIN.

This day. The Standard Pire and Marine Insurance Company invite the services of a manager. At a meeting of the directors last night it was stated that a considerable number of shares had been applied for in the North Island, and 14,000 in Otago. At a meeting of the City Council last night it was resolved to call a public meet ing for drainage. The Customs have resolved to engage the services of well-educated youths as° cadets. A few families ex Jessie Redman and Zealandia are still unengaged. Large quantities of wool are coming into Dunedin.

ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

Ok, Home Jottings by our London corresp onben t.

Siraul et jucunda et idonea dicere vitas. Aliena negotia centum Per caput et circumsaliunt latus.

London, September 25. THE CARL MURDERS.

On the 20th instant a Melbourne telegram was published in the London papers stating that the convicted kidnappers in the notori ous Carl case had been discharged from custody in consequence of some informality in the action of the Imperial Government. The Times of the 22nd published a leader on the subject, recapitulating the story of the Carl, and that wretched man Murray, show ing that the Coolie trade in its abuses still equalled in hideousness the old slave trade, and saying that if after conviction for gross man-stealing and murder the Habeas Corpus Act is to be made a stepping stone for escape it is high time the trade was suppressed altogether. The colony, says the Times, or rather the colonial authorities, will have to answer to the Imperial Government for their action in this matter. As soon as Parliament meets Mr Kinnaird is sure to make enquiries on the subject. EISHOP STJTER. Bishop Suter, of Nelson, had the honor of preaching the sermon on the occasion of an ordination held by the Archbishop of Can terbury last Sunday. THE CAPTURED SPANISH FRIGATES. The Spanish insurgent frigates are still held for the British Government by Admiral Yelverton, at Gibraltar. The Madrid papers say that tbe British Cabinet has notified to Spain that the vessels will not be given up until the crew of the Deerhound have been brought to their trial. Within the past few days Capt. Stewart and a moiety of his crew have been enlarged on parole, and are under the care of the British Consul. The Spanish papers are indignant at what they call the overbearing conduct of the British Govern ment in this matter. VICTOR EMANUEL AT VIENNA. The visit of the King of Italy to Vienna is a circumstance which, under an apparent business of ceremony, contains much of moment;',. Austria and Italy are old foes, and were it not for what has lately transpired in the political world there would have been little likelihood of any such hob-nob-ing as has been during the past week between the Kaiser and Victor Emanuel. The Pope is the motive power in these exchanges of civili ties, and at this time the head of the R,oman Church seems as likely to be as mischevious in the matter of the destruction of human life and happiness as any of his predecessors. Since his deprivation of. temporal power he and his friends have not ceased to plot and scheme for a restoration. With this view efforts have been redoubled in every country by the Jesuits f :>r the spread of the power of the Church of Rome in every possible way. The first symptoms of this has been the expulsion of that brother hood from Germany, where Bismarck and William cannot brook a rival power, and where, in consequence of high education, Rationalism is rampant. In France the same body are busy plotting for the restoration of the Bourbons, knowing well that in case of success the first step on the part of the Government would be the restoration of the Pope. For the Count de Chambord believes that the Pope is the incarnation of law and order, and that there will belittle chance for the Bourbons to stand if the Pope has not the temporal power. Victor Emanuel is of course the sworn foe of his Holiness, and so is the head of the House of Hapsburg, who fears the Roman Pontiff as he does the devil. Hence what some are pleased to call this unholy alliance. In tbe present days of enlightened education it might have been supposed that the days of superstition had de parted, and that there would have been but small hope forthe restoration of the papacy ; but we have had in England during the past month such an exhibition of childish folly as really makes one blush for his countrymen. Some hundreds of educated English men and women have lately undertaken, and only just returned from the completion of a " pilgrimage" to a spot in France, called Parayle Monial. Fancy a '' pilgrimage" in the nineteenth century; not with all the accompaniments of hunger and thirst, cold and privation, which the pil grimages of the dark ages, but in first-class carriages, at first-class hotels, and with an excellent commissariat. There wasonceapoor nun living at Paray le Monial, not so very many years since, and the poor creature suffered dreadfully from hysterical attacks. During the prostrations consequent upon these attacks she used to have vivid dreams, and on one occasion she dreamed that the Saviour of Mankind approached her, took her^heart from her hreast, applied it to his own heart, which was in a blaze of fire, and ao soon as it became ignited restored it .to its plac&4trher breast, where it remained in a lowing heat of " joyous pain." This wilds dream was pronounced by the heads of the Church to be an actual miracle, the ■' Sacred Heart of Jesus" was soon an established festival, and the poor nun was canonized. To Parey le Monial there have lately been the Duke of Norfolk, the Marquis of Bute, and a great number of intelligent and well educated gentlemen and ladies. Their prayers were especially directed towards the conversion of England to the Roman Catholic faith and the restoration of the Pope, accord ing to the recommendation of Archbishop Manning,' who commended the miracle to the belief of the faithful, but took very good care to refrain from committing himself to any statement as to his own creed. The sapient remark of the Tichborne defendant recorded by himself in the "Wagga Wagga pocket-book," that "some men has money, T.nd no brains" seems to apply well to the 1 irayle Monial pilgrims. I THE TICHBORNE TRIAL. I {Talking of the Tichborne defendant brings >J^t° notice the rather serious change which %/- -pme over the aspect of affairs as regards * " one. Hitherto, as you are r 7 V*. a most extraordinary license has been fe -fated to this man. You must bear in mind that in the first trial his evidence was dis believed by a jury of twelve, that he was then prosecuted for perjury, and that a true bill was returned against him by a grand

remain tut ? ej h- e has been Permitted to sent tria 1 l\ dT ngthe whol* of hia Vre- T£lJ'%?}' f- Ud aISO t0 ?arade the country in fohit ire*jf»^er plea of raising funds wJEL- v? 6 ' makin S stumP speeches, iS\ ace"slQg the Government of Partiality, the witnesses for the pro- SS& °c[ pl rjm7' and the KoSSi whole rWW? f- con.sP iracy- and the S\. thlee, of, being m combination to thXiE A° Ut, ? h. IS I dghtS- But alth°Ugh the defendant has had full leave and licenle to ab US e anyone he cbooses, no one else has been allowed the privilege, and innu merable newspaper proprietors have been warned and threatened with all sorts of pains and penalties for contempt of Court and this for very mild comments on the X t l las*.. however, the straw has been added which has broken the camel's back and the patience of the Bench, and in consequence of some most impertinent and unjust remarks made at a country meeting a short time since the defendant has been ordered to attend no more meetings or pigeon shootings on pain of forfeiture of nis bail. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, and the public are congratulating themselves upon both sides being put upon a fair and even basis. J-iie excitement about this trial is some thing extraordinary ; of course it is simply a private question involving private interests but multitudes of people treat it as if it was a great political trial, and in case of a general election (which by the way does not now seem at all probable) I should not be surprised to hear candidates asked what were their opinions with regard to the Tichborne case. JNo very important witnesses have yet been produced for the defence, but it is said in some quarters that Dr Kinealy is keeping I back his best cards for the last. i

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— National Bank—Buyers, 53s ; sellers, 545. National Insurance, 20s, 20s Gd ; buyers' 20s ; sellers, 21s. ' Albumia (new issue), 7s ; sellers, 7s Gd. Bright Smile—Sellers, £6. Caledonian, £12 ; sellers, £12. Crown Prince—Sellers, 17s. Waitemata, Gs. South British Insurance—Buyers, 455. HWatchman—Buyers^ 4s 6d. Eureka Hill—Buyers, ss. Bed Queen—Sellers. Is Gd

THE EVENING STAR, TTJB3DA.. PKOrcwrRWU 9 ig ¥S .



First Prize Ovens, First Prize lUnoes.- H. H Smith wishes to inform the ladies of Auckland Sl'f™' ?°H a large number of his Improved Patent Portable Ovens, which have given so much satisfaction he has reduced them nearly 20 per cent. The Portable Ovens are 355, ori_,inal price 42s ■ also First-prize Ranges, either portable or for setting-in • also, lirst-prize Colonial Ovens reduced HII S his also on hand several large and small Second-hand Leamington Ranges, Colbrookdale Stoves, &c • also Iron Bedsteads, &c, for Sale (cheap), at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East. Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffe* is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, &Co s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffpe on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brands, sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—|AnvT.



TT/" ANTED, a stout active Lad ; " » one that can read and write preferred — Apply immediately office of th;s paper. WANTED, a General Servant • also a Lad. —Apply Old House- at Home HoteL Hobson-street. YX7ANTED, a few acres of Eern " * and Scrub Cleared.—Apply early to W. Lindsey, Mount Albert. WANTED, Three Men and Two Boys to work a Brick-making Machine. Price, 21s. per 1000 ; to find their own horse. None but experienced men need apply.—Johnson's Brick yard, North-road, close by Mr Williamson's, the Superintendent. WANTED, a good Needle Gii. and Machinist.—Apply to Mrs Carl, West Queen street (two doors from Hobson street.) 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., Stab office. WANTED, John Hensy Prioi., last hoard of at Taranaki, to communicate with his Brother, Charles Hamilton Prior (lately arrived from India).—Address F., Stak office. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld street. WANTED, a Lad for the Coach making business ; also for the Blacksmithing. —Apply to Gee and Potter. WANTED, a strong useful Lad; good wages given ; also, % Shopman.—Apply to office of this paper. WANTED, a Waiter.—Apply at Q.C.E., Shortland street, on or before Thurs day next. WANTED, a Night Porter for the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street. TO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, a smart, active Man for Killing, Cutting, and Serving. To a competent hand full wages and a permanent situation.—Apply 7, Wyndham-street, or by letter to John Hall, Otahuhu. TO CAfiPENTEKS.—Wanted, a good Staircase Hand for Napier. Good wages. —Appiy to Mr Hudson, Druggist, Victoria-street. WANTED, for Coromandel, a Female Servant, able to cook.—R. Home, Shortland-street. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a good general Cabinet-maker for the Waikato; constant employment to a trustworthy man.—Apply before 9 o'clock to-morrow to Mr R. Gwynne, Junction Hotel, Newmarket. WANTED, two Strong Boys.— Apply to H. P. Hayden, Wakefield street. WANTED, a Bootmaker; constant employment for a good hand.—Apply to C. Lucas, Onehunga. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to this office for address. WANTED, a Butcher Boy.—Apply to A. Pollock, butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Middle aged Person, as Children's Maid.—For address apply office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN, tha. JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-maker, has Eemoved to Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evening 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-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.— Stanley street Mechanics' Bay,



WANTED KM OWN—Highest .cheat.. Plnf 1? SUl n for all okl Metals- 0n Sale COM& iK =6. T' £ nd 8 feet shcete Galvanized Alfred w5° n : ,H& PllmpS ' Paints- &c- &c- at Alfred Smart s. next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED KNO WN.-The under- Newcastle*?^ aye al, way,s on hand a lar Se 1? °f and Uncut w i'l 0 Coal ■ also, best Cut house fZli^i oi- T Yard! ÜBetweenU Between For* andOuston. uouse sweet, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTONE. AJNTED the Butcher, Bak_f, Auckland lmaV*l ?an_ler. Dairyman, and others of tre now slfnnl^ 01?, 1*?to know that the undersigned OApfTHSte their strong durable SPRING •-13S H 8 ( " Pr.ce.Tto meet tek times. -________J^__POPaTEE &80N. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Timber an^ofw PK* d to ail kinds of S-_h*f TwL ™! 1 ?. uiltol materials, including H pZ'p r^ mg?' Broiul Timue *. House hiSi ' ,™s' -^ ails< Hardwood Felloes. ."hafts Tron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles &c &c at tI, P lowest market price, at his S, Custom-ho^e SELLING OFF ! OFF~! O WESTPEaHL begs to inform ♦TV ,his. Customers and the Public of Auckland' Plat. he ,'i. nOW PILING OFF his large .stock 6. Boots and Shoes at and undercost price for Cash only riS.."- p' ge. asso, rt"lent of ladies'and Gentleman's Ge man Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27. Queen-street. "P O R SALE, a handsome Light -01"0 ! *"* ** to F. NOTICE. f H. NEUME aE N, "77* r, Pawnbroker, has REMOVED to tlio Site ?L * ■ remises> 105, Queen-street, and opposite tire Savings Bank. TE this should meet the eye of Tom 7"w Wawekavort.. please send your address to E.W., saltwater Greek, Chi.stchurch. IF Charles Hamilton Prior calls at Mr. Peckham's, Albert-street, he will hear of his brother. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage. Good supply of water. Near Queen-street.— Apply to J. Cater, Photographer, 25G, Queen-street. I" OST, on Sunday Morning, at St. ■*-* Matthew's Church, or between the Church and Eden Crescent, a small Gold Brooch, with Forget-me not and two Pearls.-If tho finder will bring it to the oiiice of this paper he will ba rewarded. T OST, last evening, a Gold Brooch, J—4 set in Amber stone, between St Patrick's Cathedral, the Wharf, any person returning the same to the Eveninci Star oflice will be rewarded FTJBNISHED ApartmontfTfor Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or withont board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Stak office. 10 LET, A GOOD Business Premises, with four or six rooms, as required. H. PARTINGTON, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. PAPAKUEA ANNNQAL1 R A C E S, To be held at Papakura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKUR A HANDICAP of 100 soys., with a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second horse to receive 30 soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two miles. Nominations, enclosing 1 soy., to be made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, beforo eight p.m. on SATURDAY, December 13. Weights to be declared on January 7, 1874. 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 Race. Remainder of programme to be published in future advertisements. WILLIAM C BREAKELL, Hon. Sec. P.R.C. Papakura, December 3. 1873. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDEES are required for the Erection of Buildings in Mechanics' Bay. Plans and Specifications to be seen at FRASER & TINNE'S, Plucnix Foundry. Tenders to be delivered by MONDAY next. 15th instant. The lowest or any Tender not neoeeKarily accepted. WJ. TANDLE begs to inform • his friends and the public generally that he has taken eligible premises at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, where he purposes commencing Business as Family Butcher on the 12th INST , and he.trusts that by attention, civility, and cleanliness, and offering a Superior Article, to merit an amount of that patronage which it will be his utmost desire and earnest||endeavour to secure, retain, and increase. < MECHANICS' 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 successfully started, will be held iiijthe 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 Humphreys Mr F. J. Moss Mr W. Sloane (treasurer) Mr J. Wrigley Mr E. Bartley Mr G. W. Heslop Mr J. C. Hoyte. THAMES COMMITTEE: Mr Wm. Rowe I Mr J. L. Bagnall Mr E. W. Hol'is | Mr H. S. Severn Mr A. Dewar. The Committee respectfully invite manufacturers and others to apply for space under any of the follow ing headings :— Class I.—Mining, Quanying, Metallurgy, and Mineral Products Chemical Substances and Products, and Pharmaceutical Processes Substances used for Food, including Wines Animal and Vegetable Substancts used in Manufactures. Class 2.—Manufacturing Machines and Tools. Class 3.—Machine-.,? in general. Class 4. —Civil Engineering, Architectural and Build ing Contrivances (Models or Drawings) M-Utaiy Engineering, Armour, and Accou trements Ordnance and Small Arms Naval Architecture and Ships' Tackles (Models or Drawings) Class 6.—Philosophical Instruments, and Processes depending upon their Use Photographic Apparatus and Photography Horological Instruments Musical Instruments Surgical Instiuments and Appliances. Class C—Cotton, Flax, Hemp, Silk, AVoollon, and Worsted, including Mixed Fabrics generally Tapestiy, Lace, and Embroidery. Class 7.—Skins, Furs, Feathers,' and Hair Leather, including Saddlery, Harness, and Ornamental Work. Class B.—Paper, Stationery, Printing, and Book binding. Class 9.—Steel and Cutlery. Class 10.—Works in Precious Metals and their Imi tations, and Jeweßfcry Glass " Pottery. The Committes also respectfully solicit the loan of Curiosities, Pictures, or Article--, of Vertu, of which j the greatest care will bo taken. ] Applications will be received from intending Ex hibitors by the Secretary at the temporary Oflice, Vulcan Lane, until the 15th instant. By order of the Exhibition Committee. WILLIAM CHAPPELL, Secretary, i



pRINCE OP WALES THEATRE. OPEN EVERY EVENING WITH THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME EVERY NIGHT No. 3 on WEDNESDAY. No. 4 on FRIDAY. Ihe following Talented Artistes will Appear every evening :— iizzie watson lizzie watson lizzie watson lizzie watson harry braham harry braham harry braham harry braham alick o'brien alick o'brien alick o'brien madame blanche Madame blanche madame blanche mat riley mat riley MAT RILEY MAT RILEY MONS. ITAMEW MONS. lIAMEW MONS. HAMEW C. T. BAKER C. T. BAKER C. T. BAKER GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, FRIDAY, 12th Inst. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle. 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, ONE SHILLING. Tickets can be purchased daily at Mr Upton's, Stationer, Queen-street. Doors open at half-past 7, performance to commence atS. Carriages may be ordered for a quarter-past 10. Free list entirely suspended. Press excepted. Lizzey Watson's and Harry Braham's Original and Copyright Song Books sold by all Music-sellers and Stationers in Auckland, and at the Theatre nightly. M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. pOWEREUL ATTRACTION. Second Appearance of MR GOURLAY, The Celebrated Delineator of Character. Seventh Week and continued popularity of that favourite resort, The ROYAL EXHIBITION (CITY HALL), now combined with THE GOURLAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS. Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings, at 9 o'clock, the Petite Comedy entitled i THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN. 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 Favorite Ballads and Character Songs. Open daily from 2 till 5 p.m., and evening 7 till 10. Admission—Body of Hall, One Shilling; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s ; may be secured during the day. ' QHORAL HALL THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1573. AMATEUR CONCERT • In aid of the Fund for the Purchase of an Organ for St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Conductor J. Bkale, Esq. Doors open at half-past Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock. Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs. Upton and Wayte, Queen-street ; or Mrs Vaughan and Mr Robinson, Parnell. HHHE LYNCH EAMILY JL OF BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, AND VOCALISTS. Grand Opening Night in Auckland: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1873. JUST PUBLISHED PRICE: 2s. SONG: "NEVER MIND THE REST," Composed by J. H. BEA LE. £1 REWARD WILL be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to a conviction of the person who threw a stone through my Workshop Window this morning, and struck one of my workmen. JOHN LEANING, Tinsmith, 71, Victoria-street. £1 REWARD. LOST, from, Mr Joseph Bennett's residence, a Black Greyhound Dog, about nine months old.—Finder will receive the above reward on application to T. & S. Morrin, Queen street. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUN TEERS.—The monthly inspection parade will be held To-morrow (Wednesday) Evening, at 7.30 p.m. in the Drill-shed. Uniform: Full Dress. Johx Mowbray, Captain* i December 9, 1873.



TO CARPENTERS & BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until 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 the Committee of the Auckland Reformatory. Specification, &c, at mv Office. Queen street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. npHE Annual Subscriptions are now -*- Due, and muit be paid to the Treasurer not later than the 19th inst. A Supplementary Rifle Match will take place during the Holidays, open only to Members who have paid their subscriptions. By order. JAMES HYETT,< TT „ „~„ , A. DEVORE, f llon Sees' ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. npHE Proprietor begs to tender his -*- thanks to his friends and the public for past sup port, and to state that lie 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 Satvrday, where Strawben'es w"l be sold in quart baskets, fresh from the beds. The Market Inspector will receive orders for Jam Frv_i.t in quantities of not less than 12 quarts, at 4d per quart. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to J no. Kirkwood. THE undersigned are Cash Ptje c_-AB_-i.s 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., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, A.OCLiKI). FURNISH 1-D APARTMENTS. TJIURNISHED APARTMENTS for J- two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy ituation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For eirds of address apply at this oiiice. v _r ■„■___*■ * < ' AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. SPENDERS will be received until J- the 12th inst., for the erection of Station houses an d Buildings between Auckland and Onehunga. Plans and Specifications may be seen on application at this oiiice. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS, Barracks, Auckland. December 4, 1873. BOARD OF EDUCATION "JSTOTICE is hereby given that in -*-' pursuance of the powers vested in them by Clause 20 of the Education Act, the Board havo resolved that the Christmas Vacation for Schools in ihe City and Suburbs shall begin on the 12th instant, and en_ on the 19th January, 1574. F REDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TO BUILDERS. nPENDEES are requested for the -*- Erection of a Gentleman's residence near Mount Albert. To be delivered at my office before 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, 12th December. JAMES BABER. Architect. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. MONTHLY Inspection Parade This (Tuesday) Evening, in the Drill-shed, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Uniform : Full Dress. E. 11. FEATON, Capt.. Comd. A.V.A. AUCKLAND RIFLE BRIGADE. IN accordance with District Orders, dated 27th November, 1573, tho Government Monthly Inspection of the Auckland Rifle Brigade will be held at the Drill-shed on THURSDAY, 11th instant, at 7.30 p.m. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Rifle Brigade. Dec. 9; 1573. PRESBYTERIAN CHU RC H' ASSEMBLY. • A CONVERSAZIONE will be held TO MORROW EVENING, 10th inst., in the Choral Hall, Symonds-streot, for the purpose of affording an opportunity of meet ing with the Members of Assembly. During 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, and McLachlan, Queen-street; and Robinson, Parnell. TO GAS-FITTERS. TENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. of FRIDAY, the 12th instant, for the Gas Fittings requ-red for the United Methodist gFree Church. Specification to bo seen, and Tenders left at Mr James Coupland, Queen-street Not bound to accept the lswest or any tender. OIJI GOVEENMENT 10 PEE CENT DEBENTURES. ISSUE OF £15,000. The Fiji Banking and Commercial Company, Limited, acting for the Government of Fiji, invite Subscriptions for £15,000 Debentures, bearing 10 % interest, with a currency of five years, principal and •nterest being payable in Fiji or New Zealand, at the option of the purchaser. The above Debentures are issued under the Public Loans Act, 1572, the proceeds being required for the retirement, as provided by the said Act, of an equiva ent amount falling due in December next. The comparatively small amount of the Fiji public debts, the punctuality with which the interest on Fiji Government Debentures has hitherto been paid and with which tlio Debentures heretofore issued have been taken up when due, the suppression of the insurrection and the establishment of the authority of the Government, and the probable annexation or establishment of a Protectorate by Great Britain ustify its agents in commending these sucurities to the investing public. Each Debenture will be issued for the sum of £100. Tenders marked "Tenders for Fiji Government Debentures," addressed to the undersigned, will be received at the Office of the Company up to 12 o'clock on Saturday, the 13th of December next. By order of the Board of Directors. A. WARDROP, Sec. pro. tern. Auckland. 14th November, 1873. ICASE NEW INDIA TUSSORE COSTUME CLOTH. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 3 CASES LADIES' NEW UMBRELLAS. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 CASE ELEGANT SILK MANTLES. J. COSGRAVE & CO. 1 CASE LACE SHAWLS & MANTLES. J. COSGRAVE & CO.



CHORAL HALL. 'TPHE Committee respectfully request -"- the assistance of old Performing Members at the usual Christinas Concert, "The Messiah," to take pice on the 23rd inst. Practice at 7.30 p.m. every Tuesday. W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. THE UNION STEAM, SAW, MOULD ING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) A N Extraordinary General Meeting -~- of the Shareholders of the above Company v.?" be held at the office of Mr T. L. White, Canada lin lqings, Queen-street, Auckland, on Thursday, the 11th December instant, at the hour of two p.m. Bviness : Apportionment of Unallotted Shares. E. WAYMOUTH, _ , Secretary. December 3, 1873. T? O E S A L E, J- 32.'. sacks Best Canterbury Potatoes (Late planted and l-.te out of the ground, ex Ryno). Also, A constant supply of the best New Potatoes, j At the Corner Mart, and Wyndyam-street New Store. GEORGE SIBBIN. ROYAL WILLIAM No. 1 ORANGE _ LODGE. npHE usual Monthly Meeting of the -__ Lodg. wiH be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley street, This (Tuesday) Evening, 9th instant, at 7,30 o clock. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of W.M. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. SUPPLY OF SCORIA ASH AT FREEMAN'S BAY. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 8, 1873. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, for the Supply of Scoria Ash, in terms of specification to be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Scoria Ash." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Jk-sk, .QOHOONBE fc#>gP\_ *^ EXCELSIOR. FROM Consignees are requested to pay Freight to the undersigred, and to take delivery of Cargo as landed. JOHN REID, Agent, 32, Lower Queen-street. i-Jk Tp O R KAI P A RA, .Ay^BN. -L (Forwarding Goods to all The Schooner Excelsior Will rcceivo cargo at Auckland Wharf on SATUR DAY, 13th instant, and will sail early next week. For freight or passage apply ta JOHN REID, 32, Lower Queen-street. PRELIMINARY NOTICE BEST QUALITY AT THE LOWEST PRICES. pHRISTMAS ERUPTS & SPICES, V_y SUPERIOR TEAS for the Million of surpassing purity, strength and flavor. 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 we acknowledge the liberal ' patronage accorded to us, and we hereby make known that we have resolved to retail the very best quality of General Groceries at tho Smallest Profits and Lowest Prices. itgrPlease Noto our Address: — FRENCH & CO., THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, QUEEN STREET, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), DECEMBER 10. CITY MART. TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday, 10th December, at 11 o'clock, 10 cases Cross and. BlackweU'sJPickleg 10 „ half-pint Salad Oil 10 ~ quarter Sardines 10 ~ half ditto 10 ~ Colman's White Starch 5 ~ Soap Powder 10 ~ Corn Flour, Poison 10 „ Plaid Vestas, B and B § ~ Keiller's Confectionery 2 ~ Fancy ditto 2 ~ Gelatine Lozenges 2 ~ Pastile and Jujubes 10 ~ Muscatel Raisins 200 mats Sugar (counter) 3 bales Grey Paper Bags 100 cases Devoe's Kerosine 100 ~ Diamond ditto 10 „ Tobacco, Victory 10's 10 ~ ditto Aromatic, o's 75 half-chests choice Congous. Vari ous numbers in lots (duty paid) 50 boxes ditto ditto 20 ditto ditto finest Orange Pekoe White and Red Lead Paints, assorted. Terms at Sale. PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON STREET. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc., Etc., Etc. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by public auction, at Portland House, Hobson street (next to the City Bakery), on Wednesday, December 10, ALL that USEFUL LOT of HOUSEHOLD FUR- NlTUßE—Consisting of Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses and Bedding, Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Carpets, Floor Oilcloth, Coir Mating, Oil Paintings and Engravings, Crockery, Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils, a good Mangle, Fowls, Surplus Stores, &c, &c. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, CARPETS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. npiTE 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, &c. -fee. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers.



mmmi'tmmmw^_wmmw_mt__mfm^ma_amm3nrsrm^ TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. IMPORTANT WINE & SPIRIT SALE. E. & H. ISAACS ARE instructed by the Importers to submit to auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING CHOICE PARCEL OF WINES AND SPIRITS— 100 ca.es Mart-Jl's and Henn-ssy's Brandy 20 _r-casks B .cot's Fine Old Brandy, quite equal to Hennessy's 12 -i-canks Greenlcs & Co.'s Whisky 290 cares Dunville's Whiskey, Burnett's Old Tom, and JDKZ Geneva 27 ..-casks Port and Sherry Wine?, in good old, and medium qualities 10 J-casks Lemon Hart's CO o.p. Rum 20 cases Staunt:n Bitters 80~?»<_es De'.n hard's No 2 and other Good Cham pagne AT A QUARTER TO 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. GROCERIES. Immediately previous to the Spirit Sale. E. & H. ISAACS Will sell, To-morrow, at a quarter to 11 o'clock sharp, The following few Line?, to Cloce Consignments, 100 casks Soda Crystals and Whiting S ca-es Prime Sultana and Muscatel Raisins 20 cases J and J Sar.-ines And about 60 packages Sundry Groceries Also, 10 boxes Eleme Raisins, on account of tho .0 concerned. PRIME TASMANIAN 1573 HOPS At auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock sharp, 20 BALES REALLY PBIME AND FIRST-CLASS The attention of the Trade specially invited. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11. IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS. AMERICAN HATCHETS, HAMMERS, PICKS, BRIGHT VARNISH. 500 CASES DEVOE'S KEROSENE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Thursday, at 11 o'clock, 5 cases Iron French Bedsteads, very superior, 2ft 9in x Oft, 3ft x Cft, 4ft x Cft Gin. 1 case Iron Cots, 2x4 20 cases American Broad, Hunters', Claw, and Shingling Hatchets, Hammers and Picks 500 cases Devoe's Kerosene, in Vnes of 100 cases 20 cases American Bright Varnishes 10 cases Boys' half Axes. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 10. EXTENSIVE SALE OE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OP THE LATE MR. GUNDRY. FOUR, ALLOTMENTS AND HOUSES, ELLIOTT-STREET; FOUR ALLOTMENTS AND HOUSES, ALBERT-STREET; ONE HUNDRED ALLOTMENTS, NEW TON, KARANGAHAPE ROAD; TWENTY - EIGHT ALLOTMENTS, HOBSON'S BAY, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. Have been instructed by the Trustees of the late Mr. Gundry, to sell, on Wednesday, December 10, at 11 o'clock, mEIE ENTTRE OF THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, Comprising: 4 Large Allotments adjoining Quick's Stables, in Elliott-street, on one of which is erected a comfortable Cottage. 4 Large Allotments in Albert-street, with good S roomed Brick House and C-roomed Wooden Cottage built on two of them. These properties, from their position in the centre of the city, only one block from Queen-street, and immediately opposite the Market Reserve, on which it is probable a Free Public Library and Provincial Oflices will shortly be erected, must command the attention of capitalists as a splendid investment. NEWTON, corner of Karangahape Road and Newton Road. This splendid property has been subdivided, and will be sold in about 100 Allotments. The situation is all that can be desired. Fresh air, pure water, and a magnificent view, unsurpassed in the neigh bourhood of the city. Working men and those engaged in business in the city will do well to embrace this opportunity of purchas ing a freehold home ; no such chance can again present itself possessing the advantages this does, close to the city, and with every convenience in the way of omnibuses, churches, and schools. The Allotments are large, and the streets laid out of good width. HOBSON'S BAY, PARNELL-28 Allotments, nearly half an acre each. To those desirous of obtaining the healthful vigor which sea-air and sea-bathing imparts, and of escaping from the dust and noisome vapours of the city, the Auctioneers commend this sitea Situated on a gentle eminence, the view i. charming; the villas of our most opulent commercial men are scattered around. Tho surrounding Mils shield it from the cold and wintry Southern winds, and omnibuses pass ing within ft short distance afford an easy means of reaching the city at :>ll hours. The Allotments are all pegged. Plans now ready, may be had from the Auctioneers, or, Messrs. H. Ashton and son, New Zealand Insur ance Buildings. Terms:—One-third cash, one-third by promissory note at 12 months, and one-third by promissory note at 24 months, each bearing interest at the rite of eight per centum per annum; or purchasers can pay cash at once and obtain an immediate conveyance. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. ■ COTTAGES, NEWTON. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, on Wednesday, at one o'clock, Two Neat Cottages, of Three and Four Rooms, with good garden. &c, every convenience. Corner of Regent and Montague street. Newton.