December 19. Dwina to the indisposition of T)r Keneally, Jmsel for the plaintiff, the Tichborne case Si *-«» th 62S eß w 2 o. The Post-ofiice authorities have announced ~ t corr pspondeuce for Victoria and New South Wales will be forwarded via the Suez r Pacific routes as specially directed. The money market is steady. Gold rrivals have been taken to the Bank of Eng land - Colonial debentures are firm. "The Hungarian Loan is fully subscribed. The corn market is firm. Foreign arrivals ar e inconsiderable. . "A . December 22nd. Coleridge Monsell, late postmaster general, Sir James Monkrief, Lord Justice and Clerk j of Scotland ; and Admiral Hon. Edward j Graaville Howard have been raised to the from Cape Coast, of the 27th j November, states that operations are being confined to road-making, and the conveyance of supplies from ship-board to camps. The Ashantees are slowly retreating but are ex pected to make a stand on the prah. The j chiefs of the Elmina districts are offering to The governing body of Rugby School has dismissed Dr Hayman, head master, owing to protracted disagreements.

PARIS.

juecemDer io. Three Republicans have been elected to the French Assembly. December 16. Marshal Bazaine goes to St. Marguerite, one of-the Zerin group in the Mediterra nean, a\ ' •■• 1, December 17. The Conservatives of the Department of Finisterre elected a Radical deputy to the Assembly, at which the Conservatives are greatly irritated, and urge repressive mea sures with restriction of suffrage.

NEW YORK.

December 16

President Grant proposed to increase the taxation by forty-two million dollars, but Congress demanded as a preliminary the re duction of the national expenditure. December 19.

The American Government has admitted that the filibustering vessel Virginus was hot entitled to carry the American flag.

SPAIN.

December 17. The bombardment of Carthagena has been resumed.

General Morrows, of the Republican army, relieved and provisioned the Laso. The Virginius has been surrendered to America.

BERLIN.

December IS.

The official ordinary issued by the Govern ment of the German Empire requires all German bishops henceforth to take oath and obey the laws of the country and not permit clergy to teach or act in opposition thereto. December 19. . The Emperor William is seriously unwell, December 22. The Prussian Parliament read a second time an Obligatory Civil Marriage Bill.

SINGAPORE.

December 23.

The Dutch have been successful in the war at Acheen. General Van Sivitau com manded, and has allowed the Sultan a last opportunity of surrendering unconditionally.

GALLE.

December 23. The mail boat Pera left for Australia yes terday.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

December 24,

The principal interest at present is centred in the approaching cricket match of Friday. The English cricketers since their arrival have been practising assiduously in the pre sence of admiring crowds, including _ the, Governor. They have also been entertained, in various directions. The Victorians have selected a very strong eighteen, and feel con fident of making a good show againit the Englishmen. Colonel Ward and Humphrey are the respective umpires. The interest is very great, and if fine 200,000 people will be present. During the intensely hot weather much damage was caused by bush fires last week. The-weather has turned quite cold "and rain" is badly wanted for the country..... The;question of harbour trust is being/ strongly advocated by the mercantile shipping "community. .The Government promised that steps should be taken to-day at the public schools. The Governor made a good speech on the subject of education. Matlock, near Wood's Point, was de stroyed by fire and two children burned to death., A young man named Crosslenson has been murdered and his body burned near Sand hurst. The rate of disdount has been raised one percent.: J. F. Martley, barrister and an ex-Solicitor- General, died suddenly. The Great Britain arrived yesterday after a passage of 57 days. She brought 700 passengers. The Rifle Association prizes were pre sented by the Governor in the Town Hall on the 19fch, and in presenting the New Zealand war medals he paid a very high compliment to the recipients for their services. Thewill of A. Eobertson, squatter, was lately proved at £242,000. The dunes rioters charged with common assault were fined £5 each. The Rev Dr Cameron and other Presby terian ministers are aboaid the Claud Hamil ton to attend the Dunedin Synod. The Australian Cup closed .with twenty eight entries, and the Newmarket Handicap wfth thirty-six. The Minister of Lands|recently forfeited the licenses of a number of squatters' runs, on the ground of dummyism ; also several thousand acres of selected land. Valuable consignments of racing stock have been received from Melbourne and Sydney. A number of drownings in the Yarra have occurred lately. Commercial.—Business is not very brisk. Breadstuff's, very firm. Good trade demand for flour at £13 5s to £13 7s Gd. Wheat much wanted, 5s 8d to 5s lOd. Oats, very saleable, 4s 8d to 4s 9d. For fair samples tfennessy's pale brandy, 9s 3d. Sugars are in good request, and- command full rates, latest Mauritius dates to November 7th re po.t die Medora and Farningham loading for flew Zealand.', Whites were quoted at 7 dojf-v3sc-; yellows,:6 dols. 85c; salt, coarse »na fine, advanced to £6. There is a better Jemandf6r; bottled-beers. Scented teas 9d 6d in a large line.

SYDNEY.

December 13. parliament has adjourned to 13th January. lac seamen are on strike. A meeting of smp-owners yesterday pledged themselves a ft ld Beameas demands. a pubUc testimonial is to be given to Sir

A. Stephen, Minister of Justice, who ha* boon re-e ected by a large majority. Mail advices state that four large steamers tendering for the California^ serv ces'Se a peed of 12 knots, and able to convey H)0 It ff!T^ The Macgregor sailed on mail • passengers and a lai-ge The Bishop of Sydney was thrown from! a horse, and was much shaken.

QUEENSLAND.

rpi, n December 23. JLna Government sold 10,700 worth of debentures at £SB. rl/ e7AT WaS • I? nged yester<*ay for the mur rfh iJiSE? 88- He C°nfeSSed tbei-tice JXrttltl tWten tO.. -less

RocMort and 400 other exiles have arrived en route to New Caledonia.

ADELAIDE.

-p v ~•. December 24. parliament is prorogued to March 27 Bush fires have caused destruction amongst sheep and crops Godfrey, editor of the. Wallaroo Times, has received an appointment on a New Zealand

Goose, the explorer, has discovered a fine country towards Western Australia.

TELEGRAPHIC.

THE NATIVE MINISTERS VISIT TO ROTORUA.

ROTOMAHANA LIKELY TO BE PUR" CHASED.

TAURANGA.

The visit of the Native Minister inland has been productive of much good. The Natives desire to lease their lands to the Government Mr YToung has been in the Rotorua district some days, and it is statfedthat he received offers of large blocks of ■land for sale or lease in the Lake district on account of the Go vernment. ■'■■''-

It is understood that the much-coveted Rotomahana will soon be offered to the Go vernment.

The Arawa tribes are preparing for a largo meeting at Rotorua in the early part of the year, and are inviting chiefs from all parts of the island.

THE THAMES ANNUAL REGATTA.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

Yesterday. The following races concluded the Thames Regatta : —

Amateur Scullers' llace. No outriggers Entrance, ss. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 10s Bat Wing, H. Goldsworrhy ... ' ... Maggie, X, McVey !

Sailing Eace, for open or half-decked Boats not exceeding 25-fcet keel. No centre boards or fins allowed, Entrance, 12s Gd. Ist prize, £S ; 2nd, £3. Alpha, Thomas Trevarthen Two Friends, F. Wilson ... ... ... 1 Scullers' liace, open to all comers. No out; riggers allowed. Entrance, ss. Ist prized £3 ; 2nd, £1 10s. Rose, A. Nedwick ... 1 Shamrock, H. Dalton 2 Amateur Pair-oared Ilaee. No outriggers. Entrance, ss. Ist prize, £'.i; 2nd, £1 10a. True Blue, E. Nedwick 1 Speedwell, H. Goldsworthy ... .. 2

Dingy Race, for boysj under 15 years. Boats not to exceed 12 feet over all. Entrance, 2s Gd. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Galatea, W. Fagg .. ... 1 Duck Hunt. Flagship subscriptions.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.)

PORT CHALMERS

This day. The City of Dunedin brings 147 statute adults, and 17 saloon passengers. Two deaths and two births occurred on the passage. The ship seen yesterday has passed North. The Governorj was received very quietly yesterday. He examined the railway pier and graving dock, and spoke in|high terms of satisfaction. He leaves on a trip to Moeraki in the Blanche to-morrow for three days.

THE EYENINft STAR, TUESDAY, DBOEMBBK 30 18?S



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.—fAdYt.];



WANTED, a General Servant; good wages given. Also, a Housemaid.— Apply Old House at Home Hotel. WANTED, a smart active Lad to drive a Baker's cart; good references re quired. — Apply & Burton, Parnell Bakery. TX7ANTED, in a small Family, a W thoroughly competent General Servant.— Apply for address to Mrs Landers. North Shora. WANTED, a thorough General Servant—Apply to Mrs Greenwood, Parnell, after noon. • ANTED, a G-eneral Servant in a small family.—Apply at the office of this paper. - W ""ANTED, a Man on a Farm to milk and make himself generally useful. . References required from last employer.-Apply Bazaar Yard. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks »nd large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. ANTED, a Draper's Assistant. - J. M. McLachlan. TltT ANTS Employment, a Book ''V keeper and Accountant, either temporary or permanent, with undoubted references and testimonials, and varied experience.—Address Ledger, office of this paper. ■■ ■>. ■ ■ _ WANTBD, a General Servant and a Nursemaid.- Apply after 7 p.m. to Mrs H. 8. McKellar, Manukau fioad, Parnell. WANTED to Purchase, one of Silver's Patent Invalid.Chairs.— Apply by letter;: to "Z.," Star office.; - -; WANTED, a General -Servant. -■ Apply at the Church of England Grammar School, Parnell. WANTED, an Engine Smith.— -Apply immediately to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson street. A IS TBD Everybody who are eoin K to the Races to know that the Cheapest rrfare to purchase Every Description of Saddlery, fi__e» WWps. Brushes, Spurs, &c, is direct from tiflmp'orSr-Sd Maker Vs. JONKB, 154, Queen street /rnigositethe Old Court-house). WANTED, after the .Christmas Vacation a resident Teacher in a^ Ladies School.-Apply to Mrs Glover, Upper Symonds street. „-, WANTED, a respectable young Giifor general housework. -Enquire office of this paper. . •_ " „ WA NT ED, a steady Man; one who can milk and handy with a spade.- Apply Fisher & Co. - - . : . • WA N T ED, aMan to take charge of a circular saw ; to work it with an ipterest.- Apply to M. H. Roe, Custom-house street.



W A/ TE D SNOW, that the Wttltam ™xn% SS MH>«lo conducted by Jam*s sti Ibo can-?od ™? O,! Mason' Nurserymen wSH RANTED, a smart LaTtT^i Y^TANTkd, a Junior Assistant for McArthurrSheTand c" to the C°™try.-Apply to toMi^n^:^^- ai M«a M - s As WA^^ BBy--Apply FoTMrs 12i per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton • l^wmtlY& \^a.ntedTT~(S^ T y Apply to airs J. E. Coney, Grafton Eoad. TX7 ANTED, Fei^aTe~G^crll beL; wSssyas? Grafton R°ad '.«** *»» "RANTED, an Engraver; a^ood WelLgton Obblng Hftnd"-Apply to J. Hughes, WA NTE D KN OWN—Highest <, t>, ri 1 c given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap) Ploughs ; 0. 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvan Ved AlfW* I fr.° n : aIS0 ' Puni Ps- KUntSr&o i *S, rt Alfred Smart^jiextßluePost^ Victoria street. TI/fADAJVIB MOLLEJR will Pe mltfMivfvT her Music an<l SinSinS Lessons 9g^g£g^Yj January 5. -Hermitage, Princes-street TIT"ANTED, al Youth capable of * ▼ driving a horse and cart.-Apply J. Hauler Lemonade and Gingerbeer Manufacturer, Cross-street O7 ANTED, Two Pair Sawyers.— Apply vv on Monday morning to Sims and Jirown. YyANTED the Butcher, Baker, aLii pro™r> Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned o rfi"^, S. U. p£ lying their stro "S durable SPHING -0 ,ooT WAKNESS at Prices to mbkt thk times. ~ a\ ,H v, c, en"street> next Union Bank, Auckland ; and at Melbourne. L-. FORSTEB * SON. WANTED KNOWN.-The under ~ ™ signed have always on hand a large supply o 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~^TOWNT~that""I)'. m- I Gold]k is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, fhafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street . F~ 0K PiiI YATB - .8A L E—Farm of 404 acres ; Good Business Premises (Brick) in centre of the city, price .iSOO ; Large Dwelling-house at Dedwood, a bargain ; Cottage at the North Shore, price low. Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN: ON SAJLK, in quantities to suit Purchasers. 500 tons best Auckland Potatoes. Can be delivered by dray or boat. GEORGE SIBBIN. ON SALE, 35 tons best Southern Flour, ex Lady Agnes and Free Trader ; also, Adelaide and Auckland Hour. GEORGE SIBBIN. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. . HPHE Annual Meeting of the Grand -JL Orange Lodge of New Zealand will be held (pro forma) in the Protestant Hall, Newton, on Monday Evening, the 6th day of January, 1874,, at 7.30 o'clock, when it will be adjourned until Tuesday Evening, the Cth day of January, 1874, at 7.30 o'clock, in the Lodge Room, Wellesloy street, when every G.L. Member is particularly requested to attend. By order of the Grand Master. December 11, 1873. NORTH SHOKE—Eaim of 10 acres, good land, and new House and Out buildings for £300 ; one mite from Victoria Wharf. —Oliver Mays. T^EVONPOKT— An excellent four .l 7 roomed Cottage, nearly new, and spacious Allotment near Rosebank, for £120. A real bargain. —Oliver Mays. rpHOMAS EOSE — Your Brother JL Alfred is lying dangerously ill in the Hospital; ho wishes to see you at once. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. RENDERS will be received until the JL sth of January, 1874, for the Washing, Paint ing, and Varnishing of Railway Carriages, according to specification. v . J. BROGPEN & SONS. Railway Offices, Albert Barracks, December 30, 1873. AUSTEALIA.N WINES On Sale by MOORE & CO., WINE, SPIRIT, & BEER MERCHANTS, -V:J. No. 5, LOWEE QUEEN STREET, ! AUCKLAND BOHANICB' INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Dec. 30, At 8 o'clocK, BRILLIANT EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICITY, By JOHN GOOD ALL, Esq., C.E. Shewing Electric Light, Decomposition of Water, the Induction Coil, Electric Spark,"Lightning, Illumination of Vacum Tubes (Geissler's Tubes,) &c, &c, with explana ' • tory remarks. Admission ...... ... •■• -Is. WM. CHAPPELL, , I Secretary. ""naval brigade.. : THE Members of the Auckland Naval Brigade are requested" to meet at Sceats's British Hotel THIS (Tuesday) EVENING,-at half past seven, for the purpose of deciding upon the manner in wich the Thames Naval Brigade are to be received. R CHAPMAN, Lieut., • ■ For the Captain Commanding. HABINET-MAKER Wanted for the KJ country, Constant Employment at 10s per day. —Me Arthur, Shera, & Co. , -•■. .^ FOR SALE, A1 EARM of 85 acres; thirteen _3kL miles from town, and adjoining that of Mr R. Proide" Great South Eoad There is a new «a -roomed House on the ground.-Apply to John *, Churton, Vulcan Lane. , ! COLONIAL INDUSTRY. TI/j-ARSH aLiT&~~ COPELAND'S JXL DUNE DIN ALE MW; Zealand.



» 1V EW ODDFtiLLOWS* HALL, ■ LORNE-3TREBT. r . Important Announcement. i In consequence of the IMMENSE SUCCESS of their Entertainments, and by special desire, i THE AUSTRALIAN BELLRINGERS have arranged to extend their present season longer, commencing THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. Last Night of the Present Programme. Last Night ; of the Present Programme. : Last Night of the Present Programme. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! GRAND DRAWING-ROOM ENTER TAINMENT OP THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLEINGERS, : INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY AND THE GREAT ENGLISH COMEDIAN AND DANCER MR FEANK VEBT.EN, From the Principal English Theatres. Messrs ' Ccjllimore and Seymour, Pianists. As performed by them with Immense Success through out Victoria (3 times), New South Wales (2), Tasmania (3), South Australia (2), and Queensland (]), and patronised, by their Excellencies the Earl of Belmore, Governor of New South Wales; Marquis of Normanby, Governor of Queensland ; Viscount Canterbury, Governor of Victoria ; Hon. W. Pucane, Governor of Tasmania ; Sir Morris O'Connell, X.C.8., Sir James Cockle, X.0.8., Sir Robert Otlicur, Knight, the Ministry of Queensland, AND OVER 300,000 PERSONS. The Entertainment will include Grand Performances 130 BELLS, And a variety of other Musical Instruments. Selections from (forma, La Sonnambula, Maritana 11 Trovatore, Don Giovani, Martha, <&c, and .National Airs of all Nations. Sentimental Songs and Ballads Comic Trios and Quartettes Comic Songs and Dances Sailor's Pedestal Hornpipe, &c, &c, &c, Concluding, for the last time, with the Laughable Farce of DR. BROWN'S DISPENSARY. Dr Brown, with a large practice Harry Lynch, jun. Mrs Jones, an old lady suffering with the toothache ..«-.-, •.. Robert Lynch Mr Smith, an unfortunate butcher Harry Seymonr Sam Pompey the Doctor's assist ant .. ■.. •• .. " t . Frank Vet ten. &c, &c, &c. Reserved Seats, 3s; Second, 2s ; Back Seats and Gallery, Is. ~ ] . Doors open nt half-past 7 ; commence precisely at 8. HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. pRLNCE OF WALES THEATRE. CROWDED TO THE CEILING NIGHTLY To Witness the New Burlesque : PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-A-DEAR. WHO ARE TIIK PATRONS OP THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE ? The Banker, the Squatter, the Tradesman, and, in I ■ fact, Jiverybody. WHERE WILL IOU SEE SMILING PACES NIGHTLY? j At the Prince of Wales Theatre, witnessing PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-ArDEAR. PYGMALION LIZZIE WATSON GALADEA. ~. .. .. HARRY BRAHAM Supported by the entire strength of the Company. ■ " PYGMALION j PYGMALION . " V PYGMALION GALADEA GALADEA GALADEA PYGGY PYGGY PYGGY. .... " GALY GALY , GALY LIZZIE WATSON LIZZIE WATSON LIZZTE WATSON ; ;. HARRY RRAHAM HARRY BRAHAM HARRY BRAHAM CROWDED .. CROWDED = CROWDED NIGHTLY NIGHTLY NIGHTLY SMILING FACES SMILING. PACES I SMILING FACES PLEASING COUNTENANCES • PLEASING COUNTENANCES PLEASING COUNTENANCES The most successful Burlesque that has ever been . produced at this Theatre, PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-A-DEAR. . MADAME BLANCHE, The Most Daring and Fearless Lady Uymnast that has Appeared in the World. Her strength is unequalled on record. HAMEW ! HAMEW ! The Flying Beetle of Ceylon, Nightly. ALICK O'BRIEN'S Re-appearance This Evening. Re will give you To-night the Original Dutchman. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle. 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, ONE SHILLING. M. HEGARTY, Manager. RACES! RACES! « rpHE Prizes of the Turf Club Cup JL and New Zealand Cup Sweepstakes will be paid over at the City Club Hotel THIS EVENING. TO LET, a Cottage of two~ rooms.— Apply at 24, Wellington-street. _ MADAME WINTE E'B ...FAREWELL BENEFIT CONCERT. ~0 1 T V; Hi'LL. ■■■:'.;:Vr" THURSDAY, JANUARY;S. ;



\l/ILL FINALLY CLOSE Saturday, January -a, royal exhibition, city hall, Tenth and Positively the Last Week of this MAMMOTH COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS. ENTERTAINMENT EVERY EVENING, Introducing the renowed SCOTCPI DWARF ! SCOTCH DWARF ! Open Daily, and in the evening from 7 till 10. Admission, Is ; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s TTNITEO METHODIST FREE C H U E C a. OPENING OF NEW CHAPEL. Services in connection with the Opening of the new Chapel, at the junction of Vincent and Pitt-streets, will be held as follows :— On SUNDAY, January 4, 1874, the Eev W. J. Williams, of Coromandel. will preach morning at 11, and Evening, at half-past 0. A Collection will be made at the close of each Service in aid of the Building Fund. Opening Tea Meeting and Christmas Tree United Methodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) December 30 Tea at half-past six. PROGRAMME. C J. STONE, Esq., will occupy the chair, and Speeches will be delivered on the following subjects :- Rev A Reid-Free Methodism Rev W. Tinsley—The Great Enterprise .Key Dr Wallis—The Future of New Zealand Rev P. H. Cornforil—Essentials of Success Rev G. H-Turner—Our Position. ONE ißittirjg vand two Bedrooms for1 one or two Gentlemen to be let in the best art of the city.—lnquire 8., office of this paper. 1000 DOZEN Gentlemen's -LV \J\J Silk Scarves, Is Cd each, at S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, j No. SO, Queen ktrekt. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, rPHE United States Dining Rooms, -L wish Lease of ten years, seven years to lun ; also, Fittings, Furniture, &c,, and Good-will. The Proprietor wishes to sell on account of death and sickness in the Family, and having other business to attend to. The whole to be sold without reserve. _ J Apply^to_C. Dukpass, at the Dining Rooms. FOR SALE by the undersigned— Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle), Firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. SAWN KAURI TIMBER. FOR SALE, In Auckland, 300,000 FEET KAURI TIMBER. . ,„„ C. A. HARRIS. August, 1873. ards : Custom-house street and Breakwater Road, essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoua, with despatch. NOTICE.. O^ N and after Ist January, 1874, a 'Bus will run from Mr Alexander's, Queen : street, to Symonds street, Kybor Pass, and New-' market, returning same way. Fares, Cd. Time table in future advertisement. J. LAMB, i Proprietor. HAIE CUTTING, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Best work, lowest prices. No. 3, West Queen-street, near the corner. -P. A. Jones. Patter's Oyster and Supper rooms adjoining. AjK& TT O R WANGANUL fsl^-$^ -*" WESTPORT, AND GREY- The s.s. St. Kilda, J. Flowerday, Commander, from Onehunga, on FRIDAY next, 2nd January, at noon For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. B4RNES, Onehunga. NOETH SHORE NEW YEAR'S . SPORTS. PRIZES. PRIZES. PRIZES, THE MAZE. THE MAZE. AT THE ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS. THE GREATEST ATTRACTION OF THE SEASON. .■•■: ' ' • ■ The Band of the Hobson Rifle Company, under per mission from Capt. Burns, will be on the ground, conducted by Bandmaster McComish. PROGRAMME : 100 yard Maiden Race, L 2 200 yards Boys' Race (under 15 years), LI 10s 200 yards Handicap Race, L 3 10s 100 yard Three-legged Race, LI 10s 100 yards Boys' Race (under 12 years), LI Greasy Pig, prize the Pig 300 yards Hurdle Race (3 feet hurdles), L 3 10s Sack Race, LI. In each event 6 to start or no race. Entrance money—s per cent on prize. Entrance to the Maze and Ground—Sixpence. NOTE: THE MAZE! THE MAZE!! MAZE!!! A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. [Established 1864.] r\ : STEPHENS ON & CO. 'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAND" " EAGLE BRAND " - "CROWN BRAN D," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auck and. D. STEPHENSON & GO. WYNDHAM STREET Aucs: ias d THE Drawing for F. H. Lewisson's Christmas Gift is Postponed for a week or ten days, awaiting his return from South. TO BE LET, BEITOMAjtvT HOUSE, in Eden Crescent, containing 16 rooms, suitable for a Boarding-house. H. ASHTON & SON. THE Immigrants have been landed from the Hindbstan this day. and will be open for selection it the Albert Barracks TO-MORROW MORNING, at 10 o'clock. EDWARD L. GREEN, Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland, December 29,1873.



j^OW PUBLISHED. PRICE : ONE SHILLING. REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, AND STRANGERS' YADE MEGUM This year's Edition contains nearly 300 PAGES of closely printed and valuable information, including | a lull description of the City of Auckland, the Thames, Coromandel, and every settlement in the province. Also. Garden and Farming Calendar, Flora of the Pro vince, Gardening for Ladies, Raspberry Culture, Blight on Apples, Transplanting Trees, Whit is an Acre ? Qnantity of Seed to the Acre, How to Preserve a Nosegay Arrival and departure of Mails (full particulars). New Zealand Postage Rates and Stamp Duties The New Provincial Electoral Districts. Complete List of the Statute Law of New Zealand Customs Duties Rivers and Harbours of the Province, and Manukau Sailing Directions AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DIRECTORY, Including : Officers of the Government, City Council. Improve ment Commissioners, Harbour Board, Domain Board, &c. List of Banks, Insurance Companies, Consuls, Law Practitioners, Medical Men, Religious Denomi nations, Public Companies, Steam Companies, Societies, Institutions, Clubs, Volunteers, Masonic, Od i fellows, Foresters, Good Temp lars, and Orange Lodges Public Schools in the Province Officers of General Government Statistics Arrival and departure of Trains 'Busses. &c.. Cab Pares, Wharf Dues, Crane Charges, Watermen's Fares, Port Charges, Pipage Kates, &c May be had at the Stak Offife* and at all Booksellers in town and country. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. m'H E WEEKLY NEWS, A JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCE, POLITICS, LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART, is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, Price, Cd, or 5s per Quarter if paid in advance, Delivered at any Settlement. The Cheapest and Best Newspaper in tub Colont A COUNTRY EDITION is PUBLISHED EARLY ETERY FRIDAY MORNING Purchasers will frequently prevent disappointment to themselves from inability to procure copies of the Wkkklt News, and save money, by paying a quarter in advance. THE WEEKLY NEWS of Saturday contains : The Prize American Novel,'' S ALTAIR MANOR," by the highly talented authoress of the " Haunted Husband." CAMEO'S Dissertation upon the New Year. Old Colonial Treats upon Spaying Heifers: the Value of Short-horns ; Does Farming pay ? Recipes and Varieties for the Ladies, Chesi Problems by oor Chess Editor, Riddles, Arithmetical Puazles, and Sporting Intelligence. Science and Art. Editorial Articles on the prominent topics of the day The Latest News by Telegraph from all Parts of the World up to the hour of publication. Correct Market and Share Quotations, and Latest details of all the important and interesting events of the week. BW THE MAZE! THE MAZE! OPENS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. The most amusing thing this ; Season. Covers nearly an acre. Everyone should go into it, ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. ROSEBANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. AT a Special Meeting of Carpenters ■ and Joiners, held at the Young Men's Christian Association, it was resolved that the current rate of wages on and after JANUARY sth, [1874, be 10s per day. . . .J. POOLEY, Chairman. W. SMITH, Hon. Sec. December 29, 1873. gi I^-BW-YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. NEW-YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. . Thep.s. 'i'f..O 'GOLDEN CROWN' Will run EXCURSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE As follows:— Fares for each Trip: FIVE SHILLINGS RETURN TICKET. Children under Twelve, accompanied by their Parents, trek. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31: Leaves AUCKLAND for THAMES at 10 a.m. Leaves THAMES for AUCKLAND at 3 p.m. Second Trip: Leaves AUCKLAND for THAMES at 8 p.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 1: Leaves THAMES for AUCKLAND at C a.m., in ! time for Auckland Races. Leaves AUCKLAND for THAMES at 5.30 p.m. Also, on THURSDAY: Leaves AUCKLAND for KAWAU at 10.30 a.m. Leaves KAWAU for AUCKLAND at 5 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2: Leaves THAMES for AUCKLAND at 6 a.m. , Leaves AUCKLAND for THAMES at 8.30 p.m. Also, on FRIDAY: . Leaves AUCKLAND for HOT SPRINGS (or some other suitable place for landing) at 11 a.m., I <• returning in time to Leave AUCKLAND for THAMES at 8.30 p.m. MUSIC ON BOARD. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer. m| O BUSHMEN. Wanted, immediately—2o good hands, to split rail-' way sleepers, either by contract or by weekly wages, Northern Wairoa. Good men will be well paid.— APPIy. up to 10 o'clock on Wednesday next.—Must ahd Co. ■• ■.•..;:'•■;■:':..■; >.f>.a '-::.



frj HEIST MAS CAKES *-^ FOR ALL CLASSES OP THE COMMUNITY. ■ The Undersigned in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remirtd. them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes for the last seven years, and begs to assure them that he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. JSS" Note the Addkess C. WOODWARD & SON, 250, QUEEN-STREET, Directly Opposite the New Market. ]y/[ EOHANICS 1 INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. Admission—One Shilling. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. TOfAIKAITO COALS (the best in use for Household purposes). For Sale in s to suit buyers at the Timber Yard Government Wharf, Onehunga. Orders can be left at the office. JAMES W. WALLER, Custom House-street. Auckland. BOARD OF EDUCATION. rpHE Meeting- of the Election of -»- the Mount Albert Pchool Committee for 1874 will take place at the School-house, on MONDAY, the 19th January, at 7 p.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretrry. AUCKLAND TUBF CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING- of the Members of the Auckland Tnrf Club will be held at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street on FRIDAY, the 9th day of January next, at 3 p.m. JOSEPH BENNETT, - . Hon. Sec. A. T. C. Auckiand Turf Club Office, *, • Dec. 23, 1873. ' ._ LOYAL MYSTIC ORANGE LODGE, No. 4. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of th» above Lodge will be held in the V.M.C. Rooms on TUESDAY next, 30th December. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. VAUXHALL GARDENS, NOETH SHOEE. TH E Proprietors of the above Gardens beg most respectfully to inform the residents of North Shore and the public of Auckland generally that the Gardens are now open for the Season, and for Picnic Parties they are specially adapted, plenty of shade, pleasant walks, cool arbours, also seats and tables at which from sixty to eighty could be accommodated, at one time Swings and other amusements for the accommodation of visitors. HEADS OF SCHOOLS LIBERALLY TREATED WITH. TEA and CORDIALS to be had on the place. W. WELLS & SONS, Proprietors. CAUTION. I WILL aOT be responsible for any Debts contracted by any of the Crew of the Naworth. , DANIEL WILBER, : Master. • AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUR ~ MEMBEES are requested to attend Practice that Teams may be chosen for the forthcoming matches. Practice Days : Tuesdays and Thursdays. H. E. COTTON, ' Hon. Sec. » J^£ ECHANICS 1 IN STITUTE EXHIBITION. Admission—One Shilling. Open from 10 a m. till 10 p.m. A UCKLAKD TURF CLUB. NOTICE TO WINNERS. ; Stakes will be paid' TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock, at Mr Perkin's Hotel. I.' _ , J9 SEPH BENNETT, « , 1 ' "" / Hon. Sec. | '"WEDNESDAY/. DECEMBER 31. | ; C HAN &E. | HAMS AND BACON, Ex L4i>Y Agues, from Lyttelton. GEO. -W. BINNEY : ■ / I WILL sell by public auction at I I the Corn Exchange To-morrow (Wednes- W. day), 31st December, at Jl o'clock sharp, \\ 21 cases Hams and Bacon. \ Terms at Sale. .. . . WEDNESDAY, 12 O'CLOCK. ~ CLEARING-OUT SALE OF FANCY - / GOODS, TOYS, FIXTURES, COUNTERS. . / R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr A. Reynolds (whose lease of Premises has expired) to sell by auctioH at his premises next Mr J. Coupland, Corn Merchant, Queen-street, at' I 12 O'clock, The Balance of his Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Fixtures, Counters, &c, &c. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6. CORN EX CHANGE. KETCH WILD DUCK. 42 TONS , , - . . REGISTER. POE. POSITIVE SALE. GEO. W. BINNEY Y\l ILL sell by public auction, at the x"*" '» 7 Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Jan 6at l2.'\ o clock sharp, ' ' \ The Ketch WILD DTTCK, 42 tons register, will \ carry 70 tons Coals on a draught of Cft. of water. \ For furthar particulars apply to the Auctioneers. \ Terms at Sale. j TUESDAY, JANUARY 6. VALUABLE PARCELS OF LAND IN THE COUNTIES OF MARSDEN & MANGONUI. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, 6tli January, at 12 o'clock noon, COUNTY OF MARSDEN. 191 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 50 . . 120 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 73 . . - 80 acres Parish of Omaha, being North-eastern portion of Allotment No 51 75 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment, ; No 105 83 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 107 Jl 222 acres Parish of Toko, being Allotment Nos 47 and 48. COUNTY OF MANGONUI. 873 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allotments , Nos 32 and 33 140 acres Parish of Orum, being Allotment ; No 34 Special attention is directed to this sale. The lands ! are all first-class; specially selected by the vendor, Every lot will be absolutely aoW<