INTERCOLONIAL MILITARY RIFLE MATCH. Prizes were awarded as follows to the best hots in the above match, fired on Wednes ay :— Pt. Vivate Freeman, N.S.W., L 5 ... 91 [r.-Master-Sfergt. Finch, N.S.W., L 4 .. 90 ergeant Lamb, N.S.W., L 3 ... ... 90 .ieutenant Cooper, N.S.W., L 2 ... 88 Insign D'Arietta, N.S.W., LI ... . SG •rivate Sladc, N.S.W., LI 8G ieutenant Christie, N.Z., LI ... g6 •rivate Small, N.Z., LI ' 8 5 eageant Lacey, N.S.W.,LI 84 runner Reid, N.Z., LI oq COO Yards. " Pts 'rivate Dunn, M.R., £5. 4, 4. 3, 3, 3 ... 17 rivate Skinner, N.Z., £3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4... 16 !r.-master-sgt. Finch, N.S.W., £9 4 4 2,3,3. .. '..; 10 ergeant Hobhs, 2 C.R., £1, 3, 3, 4, 2, 4 16 ergeant Harding, 2C.R., £1, 4, 3, 3, 4, 2 16 'aptain Goldie, N.Z., £1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4... 15 rivate Lansley, N.S.W., £1, 4, 2, 3, 3, 3 15 rivate Fox, N.Z., £1, 4, 4, 3, 2, 2 . 15

GREAT PROVINCIAL CRICKET MATCH AT ELLERSLIE.

The Interprovincial and Auckland teams started this morning at 9.30 from Shortland street corner with the view of playing a game of cricket at Ellerslie. The morning was somewhat cloudy, but the sun at length shone forth with the glorious promise of a fine day. The men appeared in first-rate trim, and none the worse for their joyous and triumphant reception at the Choral Hall last night. The ride thither was characterised by fun, repartee, and the con tents of numbers of copies of " Bell's Life." The ground^ at Ellerslie was in excellent order, and is far superior for the game of cricket than either the Barrack field or the Domain ; and it is expected that next season it will be all that can be desired. A beautiful fresh breeze was blowing over the field, which had a most exhilirating influence, and subversive of anything like lassitude of feeling. A few old cricketers and admirers of the sport were present, and several larks overhead filled the air with music. Mr Rice, one of the principal promoters of the match, was present, taking a feeling interest in every turn of the game. Mr Alderton acted as umpire for the Interprovincial, and Mr Leggett for the Auckland eleven. The wickets were pitched at 11". 30, and the Interprovincial went in first. Cotton and Lankham took their bats, and faced each other with, a determined attitude for play. The air rang with fchree cheers as the fine forms of these- men appeared at their post. Mr W. Robinson was captain of the Interpro vincial team, and Mr Rees of the Aucklanders. After three runs Cotton was bowled out by Rees, and resigned his bat. Yates then went in and appeared in splendid order. Lankham made several successful hits as though he meant play, and obtained two runs by his first vigorous hit and by his next three runs. Yates by a magnificent strike made four, and continued for some time to add to his score by twos and threes. There was some capital fielding on the other side. Then followed a maiden over bowled by Steadman, and a second by Connell. Lank ham cleverly blocked several of Steadman's insinuating balls. Yates also had several narrow escapes from the careful howling of Rees, but at one blow? sent the ball flying into the air as though recovering his self possession, and reached the elevating number of 26 without being foiled. The bowling for a time seemed to fiag, when Yates with another active stroke sent the ball across the field, and placed three more to his credit. Lankham made several hasty hits without making a simple addition. Again Yates marked three by what appeared a fluke by Rees, and five by a splendid on drive (immense cheering). Lankham revived, and by an easy effort enlarged his score by three. By several successful strokes Yates altered his score to forty-seven. At length Yates was caught out by Sherwell off Rees' bowling, leaving his score sixty-six. The batting of Yates was universally ad mired, and on leaving with his bat he was greeted with a continued round of applause and clapping of hands. Lankham at length succumbed to the bowling of Connell with a score of thirty-seven, amid the applause of the people. Bellers and Dufaur then marched in succession to the wickets and proceeded to exercise their skill. Dufaur made several ineffectual strokes, and raised the dust, but not the ball, and subsequently by slips and side hits succeeded in making figures. He then made several capital strokes, and obtained several runs, when the bell rang for lunch. On the game being resumed Connell began bowling to Dufaur, who gave a chance to Rees at short-slip off the first ball. Rees .continued at the other end, and Dufaur again narrowly escaped being' caught, this time at point. Bellers now made a good drive for two ofTßees, and in the same over a hit for,three to square-leg. Bellers cut Connell in the h^ over for one. The following quintete from Rees was only productive of one a drive by Beliefs; Dufaur was not batting with his accustomed freedom, and appeared to be stuck up somewhat by the slows. A cut by Bellers off Rees for one was now made into two by an overthrow. After Bellers had made a good drive to the onside for two, Rees tried another of his chimney pots which nearly descended on the bades, and seemed to take Bellers very much aback. In attempting a short run Dufaur was very nearly run out, but revenged himself directly afterwrads by driving Rees for three. The score had now totalled 150, and both batsmen were warm ing to their work. After making another run-Bellars; hit one to the off, which was allowed to pass by the fieldsman, and the men ran; but -Davies threw the ball in quickly, and Rees put the wicket down before Bellers.," could ground his hat, four wickets .for 152. Alpe followed but was bowled b,y Connell the second ball without scoring. .^Mumford was next man. By this time (2.30)" several'omnibus loads of spectators had arrived from Auckland, and the ground began to assume a more lively appearance. Mumford next went in, and after scoring a single was stumped out by Horan. 164 for six wickets. King took his place and -took- -an over from Rees and Connell,' scoring two singles, one good hit to the "off from the slows being finely fielded by Bell. King was then .bowled by Connell off his legs. Sharp work was made of the rest of the team. Dufaur was bowled by Connell for a well-played innings of 13. Robinson was caught from a ball from Rees, which cannoned from point into the wicket keeper's hands, and" Buckland carried liis bat out for 6. The innings closed at three o'clock for 168. ' REPRESENTATIVES. Cotton, b Rees .... 3 Lankham, b Connell ... 37 _es, c Sherwell b Rees 66 ">\j3rs, run out_ ... 26 r %.«aur, b Connell 13 i^lpe, b Connell 0 Mumford, st. Horan b Rees ... ... 1 b Connell .. 2 Auckland, not out ... ... ... 6 ttobinson, c Horan b Rees ... ... 3 Extras ..,-. ... 11

out °Rnell's bowlingwas magnificent through

PER PIGEON EXPRESS.

3.35 p.m. _ The Auckland team went in shortly after three o'clock. The following is the score to the present time :— Steadman c King, b Robinson.. 2 Abraham b Buckland ' "] 5 Mowbray and Davis are now "in. -Mr 1 4-15 P-m- Mowbray, run out j Davies c Yates, b Robinson .'.'.' ."*" 0 Rees, not out ... " 14 Extras .. ~ '" '" i 0 Horan now in. Total score, 41, with four wickets down. Horan, c Yates b Robinson ' 0 Sherwill c Robinson, b Buckland " 3 Rees c Robinson 2S Seven wickets clown. Total' score," with extras, 63. The fielding of the Representatives is 6XC6J,J.G_IIt!.

BANQUET TO OUR CRICKETERS AND VOLUNTEERS.

The Choral Hall last night was the scene of much festivity and rejoicing on the occasion ol the return of the victorious Auckland cricket team on their return from the South and in honor of the return of the representa tives of the rifle corps from their successful struggles in Sydney .and Melbourne. The room was tastefully decorated with j'la^s kindly lent for the occasion by Captain Goauch, of the Skimmer of the Waves. The thanks of the public are due to the indefati gable secretary, Mr W. P. Clifton, for the manner in which he exerted himself to make the welcome to our cricketers a success. The banquet was in every respect Avorthy the welcome. The "spread" was most satis factory, and highly creditable to the good taste of the caterer, Mr Charles Burton, of Parnell; the wines, also, were of excellent quality, and were supplied by Mr H. S. Meyers. Nearly two hundred persons sat down to the banquet, and evidently en joyed themselves to the fullest extent. His Honor tho Superintendent presided, and his Worship the Mayor occupied the vice-chair. Each gentleman was supported by the leading cricketers and volunteers. At the conclusion of the repast his Honor the_ Superintendent proposed "the Queen," which was drunk with musical honors, and in the most enthusiastic man ner. The next toast was the "Prince of Wales and Royal Family." His Honor referred more especially, in proposing this toast, to the Duke of Edinburgh, who, by this time, might be a benedict judging from the latest intelligence from England. He also been amongst us, and won the good will of the people of Auckland, and was still the president of the Choral Society. The band then played "God bless tho Prince of Wales." The next toast was "The health of His Ex cellency the Governor," whom His Honor characterised not only as a good Governor and administrator, but as a good soldier and patron of many sports. Band—"The Queen." The next toast, the "Ministers and Mem bers of the General Assembly," proposed in a neat and appropriate speech by his Wor ship the Mayor, was drunk with due honours. The Hon. G. M. O'Rorke responded, and said that he felt proud to be among those who had met to honour those who had made Auckland ring with their praises through out the country. He was much gratified in being able to take part in the ovation to the "knights of the willow," who had done so well. Mr T. B. Gillies also responded in a very humourous speech, and compared cricket with politics. Those who would succeed in either field must possess a cool head, a clear eye, and a steady hand. He thanked the company for their compliment to the members of the General Assembly. Mr W. L. Rees proposed His Honor the Superintendent and the Provincial Council in a neat speech, saying that he trusted Mr Williamson, who had the honour of being Superintendent, and who honoured the pro vince by being Superintendent, and those who were associated with him in the govern ment would, during the four years of their term of office, do as much honour to the province as. the Cricketers and Volunteer had done. _ His Honor, in returning thanks, observed that in entering upon the office of Superintendent he claimed for himself no particular mark of their favour. Much had been done for the colony by Provincial Councils, and much re mained to be done. The local administra tion of the various provinces rested very much in the hands of those who might be placed at the heads of the various province. Looking at the result of the elections which had just taken place he believed that they would have in the Provincial Council intel ligent men, who would discharge their duties faithfully and well; and he was sure that when the time came again, as he believed it would come, before provincial institutions were entirely abolished, they would make a wise and good choice of the officer who would succeed him. M.r Beveridge also responded to the toast of the Council, remarking that the Council just about to assemble was probably one of the most important that had yet been formed in Auckland. There was a good deal to be done, and, unfortunately, very little to do it with. He hoped however that the most sanguine hopes would be realised with regard to the future. Mr G. M. Reed proposed the next toast, "The Mayor and City Council," saying that he did not know why the toast was placed in his hands unless it was because he had abused the Mayor and Corporation better than any other man in Auckland; but now it was impossible to speak in any other than complimentary terms of them. It had been common to abuse the City Councils down South as well in Auckland, but of late the Auckland City Council had been growing so respectable that there was no room for attack, and he was sure that for intelligence, respectability, and everything that could distinguish a Corporation, the Mayor and City Council of Auckland compared exceed ingly favourably with any administrative body throughout New Zealand. The Vice - Chairman and Mr Hurst responded. Mr Rees then proposed the Army, Navy, and Volunteers, which was responded to by Major Green and Lieut. Shanaghan. His Honor the Superintendent gave the toast of the evening, " Tho Team," including umpire and scorer. They were met to do honor to those who had done honor to the province. (Loud cheers). Those young gentlemen had gone forth upon a bold adven ture, and they returned covered with laurels. Their actions were the subject of general ob servation. As that brilliant Star shone forth each evening everybody was running for the ne\ys, and ladies even were foremost in the race. (Cheers). He remembered in the early j days the Hargreaves and the Harrises and the Whitakers walking out to the field to see the young people play the game of cricket; (Cheers ) The game had grown in interest from year to year, until it now became at last not a subject of provincial interest,

but was raised to the rank of colonial importance. (Cheers.) He congratulated the captain of the Auckland team (on his right hand), to whom the result was «> a great measure due. (Loud cheers.) He thought the thanks of the commu nity were due to the cricketers for what they had done. They had proved that the men of Auckland could defeat the hardy men of the South upon their own ground. It was the fashion down South to believe that the climate of Auckland was enervating, but see what these effeminate young men from Auckland had done. (Loud cheers.) He hoped that was nothing to what they would do to-morroM\ They were on the morrow to play a match with those who were reputed their compeers. If they should be successful there would be another reason for giving them honor, but if they were beaten that would shew that the South had not been beaten by the best Auckland team. (Cheers and laughter.) He had much pleasure in proposing "The Team," in cluding umpire and scorer, coupled with the name of their captain, Mr Robinson. (Loup cheers.) Mr Robinson, captain of theteam, responded, thanking them for the manner in which the toast had been drank, [and for the splendid reception accorded to himself and the other cricketers. They had won their matches by pulling together, and ho was sure that if the cricketing community of Auckland would pull together and get a good ground, they could not only beat New Zealand, but even Sydney or Melbourne. (Cheers.) Mr Buckland also responded. Mr Coupland, umpire, also returned thanks, as did also Messrs Mumford, Dufaur, Cotton, and King. Mr Richardson then proposed, "The Unsuccessful Teams of the other provinces." Mr Binney responded. Mr W. Buckland proposed success to the noble game. The Hon. Mr O'Rorke proposed the .tune Representatives." Mr Hoskins responded, observing that they had not been so successful as the cricketers had been down South, but they would try to do better next time. (Cheers.) \ olunteer Partington, of Ko. 1 Ride Company, also responded. Mr Buckland, jun., proposed " The sub scribers to the expenses of the teams and the Reception Committee."

Mr Sheehan, M.H.R., and Mr Stone responded.

The Hon. Mr O'Rorke proposed •' The 1 ress, to which Mr D. M. Luckio and Mi- Brett responded, Mr J. Sheehan then pro posed the ladies, for whom Mr A. E. Isaacs returned thanks. This concluded the list of toasts, and the quests separated.

THE EVENING STAB, Blßit, BKCEMBHR 5 WT*



1 ?, ofr 1 0<:-.-7 Brown' -Garrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee Is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, &Co s Jixcelsior Cofloe deserves preference to any coff»o on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note SOld ,at almost evc,*y srocery establish ment 111 town and province.—lAovt Biuht Prize Ovens, First Prize Ranges.— S'.ti - mr WI, S ies l,° illform the la,lies of Auckland that having sold a large number of his Improved I ! ~t P ovtn™° ove", s. ""eh have given so' much satisfaction he has reduced them nearly '20 per cent. The 1 ortable Ovens are 355, original price 42s : also first-prize Ranges, cither portable or for sctting-ia • also, First-prize Colonial Ovens reduced. 11 II S lias also on hand several large and small Second-hand Leamington jfßanges, C< Ibrookdale Stoves, &c • also Iron Bedsteads, &c, for Sale (cheap), at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East,



"WANTED, Pick and Shovel Men. tit • 4E pl 7, To-morrow Morning and Monday Morning, at 7 o clock, at Railway Station, Newmarket. WANTED, a General Servant.— " » Apply Mrs Andrew Craig, Hobson street. WANTED, a good Needlewoman at once.—Apply oflice of this paper. WANTED, a Girl about 15 years of age.—Mrs J. Williams, Wjndham-street, nearly opposito the Star oilice. WANTED, Two C^penters.— Apply to 11. Pitts, Devonport, North Shore. WANTED, good Bush and Road Men for Mahurangi, This Day. I will bo in my oflice, High street, from 7 to 9 o'clock, to engage. Likewise, a Waiter, Ploughman, Nurse Girl (for gentleman's family), and several Servants for the country,—T. B. Hannaford. WANTED, for the North Shore, a Girl about 15 years of age.-Apply to morrow (Saturday), between the hours of 1 and 4, at Mrs Tennant's, Grey-street. WANTED for the country, a Servant Woman of good character A first class worker will receive highest wages.—Apply to Mrs James Wallis, Grafton Road. WANTED for Napier, some good House Joiners.-Apply E. G. Styles, at Jefferson s Store, Albert-street. WANTED, a General Servant.- Apply at 130 and 132, Queen-street, between 12 and 2 o clock. T^ANTED, a Eemale Cook ; to act .V. a* Cook and Housekeeper.- Apply by letter to M.S., office of this paper. WANTED, a good General Sen vant.—Apply to George Davis, Chapel- WAJNTJfIU, a Eirst-class Millme?. —Apply to Cook and Clayton, top of Queen street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to this office for address. TX7 ANTE D, a~^ood General Newton Servant--A PP13r. to Rising Sun Hotel, WANTED, a Painter.—Apply to W Patterson, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a Good Servant wages no object. Also a Carpenter for a i small job.—Apply Old House at Home . Hotel. I TSJANTED, for Coromandel, a Female Ir V Servant, able to cook.—R. Home Shortlancl-street. ' **~»Ac>*»Aaiiixmamiaammmima3xiemH^mmmM „,., iigMiiiigj,,, WANTED, a smart Boy.—Army and Navy Hotel. " J WANTED; a Plumber and Tin worker.-Apply to J. H. Withcford, New market. j TX7ANTED, a Nurse Girl-Apply y " to Mrs Waters, Epsom; or 82, Queen street. WANTED, an active Youth to drive a horse, and assist in the shop.—Apply to T. W. Doonin, Grocer, 117, H obson-street. WANTED, a respectable Middle aged Person as Children's Maid.—For address apply oflice of this paper. ANi'ED,Twenty Pick and Shovel men, at Freeman's Bay Works.—Jas. Demp sey and Co. ' \XT ANTED, first-class Sewing » v Machinists. Accustomed to machining j Boot Uppeis preferred Wages £1 per week.—For acldross, apply Star office. '



TXTAISTKD, Purchasers for Grains » ? at 4d per bushel.—Apply Seccombe & Son Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass. WANTED to Sell, two new Eour roomed detached Cottages off Upper Queen street, on two 40ft. Allotments. Price, £150 and £170; best title in the city.-Enquire of Mr Lamb. Coal and Firewood Yard, corner of Edwardes street. WANTED KNOWN, thai; ff * JOHN WILLIAMS (late of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-malter, has Removed to Wyndham street (nearly opposite the Evening- Star office). N.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. WA NTE D KN OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED, Purchasers for 3000 Heart of Kauri Railway Sleepers, slightly under Government size; suitable for first-class fencing.—Apply to Archard & Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-trco Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, Ms per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. 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 SPRING CART HARNESS at Prices to meet the times. -IS3, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. . L. FORSTER &■ spy. W" ANTED KNOWN, that D. v t Goldik 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, &c, at the lowest market price,', at his Yards, Custom-house street FOR HALE, twenty-seven Shares in the New Zealand Insurance Company in lots to suit buyers.—Apply by letter to A., office of this paper. CRICKETERS' RECEPTION COM- ' MITTEE. ALL Accounts against the above Committee to be sent in before 12 o'clock TO-MORROW (Saturday), the Cthinst., to the offices of Messrs Dignan and Armstrong, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. Meeting of Committee on Saturday, at 1 p.m. W. F. CLIFTON, non. Sec. ■ HYDRAULIC LIME. rp II E undersigned can supply -"- Dealers or Contractors at LOWEST PRICES. Further particulars can be obtained from It. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stecct, or by letter addressed-to N. Wilson, at tho Works, Maliurangi. N.B. —This Lime was used in the Railway Tunnel in the Domain. NATHANIEL WILSON. QUOITS. ALL intending Quoit-players for the coming Season, both of Auckland and suburbs, arc informed that a Meeting will be held on the ground opposite the Phosnix Foundry TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 4.30 p.m. , to make arrangements for the forthcoming Season. A match will also be played. tJ\RE WONDEREUL HAIRLESS HORSE, "CAOUTCHOUC," On Exhibition every Afternoon and Evening This Week from 3 till 5, and 7 till 9 p.m., in vacant premises at the corner of West Queen-street. Admission—Ladies and Gentlemen, Is. ; Children, Cd. POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO DAYS. THE LYNCH FAMILY OF BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, AND VOCALISTS. Grand Opening Night in Auckland : TUESDAY, DECEMBER IG, 1873. FURNISHED Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or without board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Star office. TO LET, at Hot Springs, Waiwera, two Cottages, furnished or unfurnished.—Apply to Mr Stevenson, at Messrs Jackson and Russell's, Fort-street. LOST, on Wednesday last, a Child's Cape, between Mr Busby's, Shortland street, and Mr W. Rattray's, Draper, Queen street.—A reward will be given by leaving same at C. Allison's Victoria street Shoeing Forge. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the Erection of Buildings in Mechanics' Bay. Plans and Specifications to be seen at ERASER & TINNE'S, Phoenix Foundry. ; Tenders to be delivored by WEDN ESDAY next, 10th inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN TREET. P. DARBY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and the public that lie has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle, s. r>. Superior Adelaide Wine 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ~4 0 MarteH's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. .. 4 0 Grcenlees and Colville's Whisky .. ~ ..8 6 Campbelton Whisky 3 6 Dunville's Whisky 8 6 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good ..8 6 Superior Sherry 4 6 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 5 0 The above are all bottled the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle s. r> Hennessy's Brandy ..6 0 MarteU's Brandy 6 o Geneva, J DKZ, large 4 g Geneva; JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's and and Burnett's .. .. 4 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum 5 « DunviUe's Whiskey 4 Champagne No. 2 .. .. 5 ° Champagne No. 2, pints .. .. .. .. 3 6 Champagne, Jacqueson s 6 " Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 8 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ~ 36 Townsend's Sarsaparilla .. .... ~ 5 0 English Ginger Wine 3 0 English Cinnamon Cordials , 2 ° Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands .. 1 3 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon erproof, warranted the same as from bonded store Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. Terms-Strictly Cask



Q I X T II WEEK K3 ANUi^CREASING POPULARITY of tho ROYAL EXHIBITION. Open daily from 2 till f< p.m., and evening V till 10. VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT Each Evening. MRS GOURLAY & MISS MINNIE GOURLAY In Now Songs, Duets, &c. SATURDAY, from 2 till fi p.m. Special hours fos chool* md younger branches of families. MILLION PRI.C ES. DRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. OPEN EVERY EVENING WITH THE THE QUEER'S VARIETY TROUPE. LIZZIE WATSON & HARRY BRAUAM'S Reception last evening was unequalled since the days of G. V. Brooke. And what a greeti.g !it was more like the affection of intimate friends than the appro" bation of the public. Cheering so loud and prolonged has seldom, if ever, been heard within the walls of a Theatre, the enthusiasm wh'ch everywhere prevailed being evidenced in the waving of handkerchiefs and the clapping of hands, and the excited shouts of WELCOME MISS WATSON &MR BRAHAM ! LIZZEY WATSON LIZZEY WATSON HARRY BRAHAM HARRY BRAHAM MADAME BLANCHE And MONS. HAMEW Have proved themselves. Last Evening, to be the Greatest Favorites, in their Mnc of business, that have -i Isited Auckland. B L A N C IT E, FEMALE GYMNAST. MONS. HAMEW, THE MONARCH OF THE AIR. MA T R ILE V, THE HIBERNIAN VOCALIST, Received a hearty welcome, and will continue to sing the PRIVATE STILL. AL'f'CK O'BRIEN THE ORIGINAL INDIA-RUBBER MAN. He is now more popular than ever, and his reception Ja.st evening was very great. ALICK will sing, To-night, Salamander Sam. CHARLES T. BAKER, This Funny Little Negro shared the Laurels with O'Brien lust evening, PROGRAMME : p. jr. S 0 -Mat Riley 8.10 —Harry Braham B.2o—Lizzie Watson B.3s—Alick O'Brien B.4s—Mr and Mrs Braham. Interval of ten minutes. Band 0.5 -C. T. Baker 9.ls—Harry Braham 9.2s—Lizzie Watson 9.40-Mat Riley 9.so—Mr and Mrs Braham 10 —A. O'Brien and C. T. Baker. 10.10—Madame Blanche and Mons. Ilamew. Queen ! Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle. 3s ; Stalls. 2s : Pit, ONE SHILLING. Doors open athalf-past 7, performance to commence at S. 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-sellersjand Staioners in Auckland, and at the Theatre nightly M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. ,jL,!ha^ T? 0R WANGANUI, 1 'WESTPORT, AND GREY. The p.s Charles Edwards will leave Onehunga for the above ports on MONDAY MORNING, the Bth inst , at 9 o'clock. 1 For freight or passage apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., Agents ; Or, A, BARNES, Onehunga. "1L&. Tj^Oß SAN ERANCISCO «=r&jl\^ DIRECT. The Fino Clipper Schooner Fannie Hare A. R. Jones, Master, 164 tons register, will bo dispatched for the above port on or about THURS DAY, 11th inst. For freight apply to GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. TECHNICAL CLASSES. THE Students of these Classes are informed that from this date there will be a Recess of Six Weeks, as the Hall is required for the Exhibition. Due notice will be given of their starting again, when Prizes will be offered for competition. R. T. TALBOT, Secrrtary. November 29, 1873. WJ. YANDLE 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. LOST or Stolen, in Queen-street, from a young lady's arm. a White Shawl, with , blue stripe.—Whoever will deliver the same to the ; Police Station \yill be .rewarded. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. DUNNINGHAM & KING Have imported one of , ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES, , And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. 1 Board 15s per week p Board and Residence 20s per week , Ditto ditto, with single room .. .. 24s per week [ Good Stable Accommodation. ! DUNNINGHAM & KING, > . PROPRIETORS. THE undersigned are Cash Pue chaseks of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, ; ! TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any I quantity. ! Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate , Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., i EANNEES AND LEATHEP. MANUFAOXUREES, I'OCSIiXB.



lUST PUBLISHED, P R ICE: Jia. SONG: "NEVER MIND THE REST," Composed by J. H. BEA LE. TO BE LET, "DRITOMART HOUSE- in Eden -*-' Crescent, now in the occupation of Colonel Balneavls. Possession can be had on January 1. Apply to H. ASHTON & SON. ' I. 0. G. T. No. 20, HOPE OP PARNELL LODGE. A MEETING of the above Lodge will bo held THIS (Fiiday)EVENING, at 7.30, for consideration of business of importance. CEO. PRIESTLY, W.S. LICENSED VICTUALLERS. A MEETING of the Committee of the abovo Society will be hold at Sceats' British Hotel on TUESDAY NEXT, at 7 p.m., for the purpose of settling all accounts. D. PAGE, President. DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. TO LET, on January Ist, the Hand tome Marine Villa, just erected next to the residence of G. M. Reed, Esq , on the sea beach. For terms apply to Oliver Mays, Post-office, North Shore. A BIRTHDAY BALL will be held -Ca- THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, December 5, in the Large Room of the Eagle Inn, Albert street. Supper provided. Tickets, 2s 6d. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, . suitable for one or two ladies.—For address apply at Mrs Potty's Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment, foot of Grey-street. LOYAL ENNISKILLEN ORANGE ' LODGE, No. ?. THE Regular Monthly Meeting o the abovo Lodge will be held in the Lodgo room, Wellesley-street, THIS (Friday) EVENING, sth December, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. 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 my Office, Queen street. P. HEREPATH, Architect. AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. \ THE Annual Subscriptions are now Due, and must 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, \ H gees A. DEVORE, f t±on s,ecs" T COSGRAVE & CO. V • having completed Extensive Alterations and Improvements in their Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Continental Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is ailed to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted fo Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every New Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)' J. COSGRAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked and figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all theneiv shades PRINTS. Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batists, Pique, Marcella, &c , &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings, &c. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers. Hucks, Glass Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. I MILLINERY AND FANCY. All the New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &c, &c. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Night Camisoles, Drawers, Stays. Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c., Pelises, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Grenadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed Galateas, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, D >c, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men's and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits Boys' Galatea Suits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and Fancy, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimean Shirts, full sizes; Dress Whit Shirts, plain and fancy fronts; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Linen and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; Umbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c, &c. Men's Black Paris Hats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshire Broads Tweeds and Docs, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong, Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character as THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. TAURANGA to the HOT LAKES AND NAPIER. COBB & CO.'s ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. Tauranga and Napier Time Table. OUTWABDS : LEAVES Boohing Office, Tauranga Tuesdays at 6.30 a.m.. arrives at Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Wednesday morn ing, arrives at Taupo same evening ; leaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening. Leaves Tauranga Fridays at 6.30 a.m., arrives at Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Satur day morning, arrives Taupo same evening; leaves Taupo Tuesday morning, arriving at Napier Wednes day evening. BOOKING OFFICE: MASONIC HOTEL, TAURANGA. & s. Fares to Ohinemutu 10 Fares to Taupo (Tapuaeharuru) 2 10 Vhrough Fares 4 jq A great reduction made on return tickets. ~ HAN NON & CO., PaoMJiETcasu.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE BEST QUALITY AT THE LOWEST PRICES. CHRISTMAS ERITITS & SPICES, 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 the Smallest Profits and Lowest Prices. jtSTPlease Note our Address :— FRENCH & CO., THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, QUEEN STREET, AND BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE Share List for the Province of Auckland will CLOSE on 24th inst. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent. JJE¥ CALEDONIA WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF SYMONDS STREET & KABANGAHAPE ROAD Private Entrance— Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle : small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, 1 s 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port Wine, ss; small, 2s 6d English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 5s 6d pc bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champ igne, No 2s, 6s 6d per bottle Champagne, 3s and 3s 6d per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottle Australian Wines, from 3s 6d to 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. SAMUEL EVINSON, PEOPEIEIOE FIJI BANKIJNG AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (Limited.) THE Eirst Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders in the Fiji Banking and Com mercial Company (Limited) will be held a Uhe Temporary Office of the Company, Shortland street, on 18th December, 1873, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business : To Elect Directors Any Candidate for the office of Director will require to give seven days' notice of his intention prior to the Meeting, by newspaper advertisement. A. WARDROP, .'- -. Sec. pro. tern. Auckland, 26th November, 1873. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. TENDERS will be received until 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. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8. IMPERATIVE SALE OF 17 VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING LOTS IN UNION STREET, FREEMAN'S BAY. fpHE Subscribers have received in -1- structions to seU on Monday, Sth December, at 12 o'clock, at the Land Mart, Fort street, 17 FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Situated in Union street, near its junction with Drake street, viz. : Lot 1. —37 feet frontage to Union-street, by the large depth of 19S feet, and adjoins the property of Mr. O'Meara. Lot 2 has 36 feet frontage to Union-street by a depth of 198 feet, and has on it the best well in the_ neighbourhood, the depth of water in which scarcely ever varies. Lot 3 has 37 feet frontage to Union-steret by a depth of 19S feet, and adjoins the residence of Mr. Waymouth, jun. Lot 4 is 64 feet frontage to Union-street, and has on it a four-roomed cottage and a good weU. Lots 5, 6, 7, and S have each frontages of 43 feet to Union-street, and on lot 5 is erected a small cottage. Lots 9,10,11, and 12 have frontages of from 33 feet to 35 feet each, and through them rune a fresh water stream. Lots 13, 14,15 and 16 have frontages of about 59 feet each. Lot 17 has 33 feet frontage. These allotments are now flagged and pegged, and the auctioneers beg to invite the inspection of those who may be desirous of acquiring for themselves a freehold site in the city within easy distance^of their business. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. _/' MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN QUEEN-STREET, Lately the Site of Messrs. Henderson nd Macfarlane's and Mr J. S. Macfarlane's Stores. HPHE Subscribers have received in „_r st™oti°ns to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street on Monday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, The Block of Land, having 66ft. frontage to Queen-street, with a depth of 198 ft., on which lately stood the premises occupied by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane and Mr J S Macfarlane. ' . Terms and particulars can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOnT A uctioneerik