POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thos. Beckham, Esq., .11.M.)

TKI'I'KR. ON THK CHEAP. John Pepper was charged with stealing a Bwa s containing a quantity of clothing, from the Old House at Home, Hobson-street, value 30s, the property of James McGuin- B ; ss ,ontkel7thinst Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Broham stated that prisoner had been convicted on eleven previous occasions. Six months' imprisonment with hard CHARGE AGATNST THE DOCTOR OF ba THE CHILE.

Merlin Coughtry, on remand, appeared to answer the charge of assaulting Ann Vesey, on board the ship Chile, by putting her in Irons, tying her to the capstan bar, and otherwise ill-treating her on the 2nd October last, while on her passage from London. Jlr Brookfiekl appeared for plaintiff, and Jlr Hesketh for defendant. Mr Brookfield stated the particulars of the case, and said that the matter required a very close investigation, and from a perusal of defendant's diary it was clear that his client had been cruelly used, and subjected to much petty spite, which was quite uu justi fiable- Mr Brookfield then described the nature of the cruelties, which witnesses were prepared to prove. The young gentleman who called himself a doctor had a string of initials affixed to his name, to which might be added M.W. (maltreater of women), to which he was entitled after tying a woman to the capstan in the broiling sun, and then putting handcuffs on her, and then shutting her up in a cage like a wild beast. Mr Brookfield then read some amusing extracts from the doctor's diary, with medi tations on the variable temper of woman, with a particular account of Mrs Vesey's struggles ; her wry faces and appearance when tied up to the capstan. Edward Liston Green, Emigration Officer, deposed that he knew defendant in connec tion with the Chile, which arrived on the 24th af November. The copy of surgeon's regulations produced was correct, and such. as is furnished in London to every surgeon on board a ship. He received from Dr. Coughtry a copy of his diary on arriving in Auckland. To Mr Hesketh : There were several papers and books attached to the diary. On the 3rd of December there was an enquiry held, over which he presided, on which occasion Mrs Vesey made a statement, which he took down, and to which Mrs Yescy affixed her mark. Ho would not produce the original unless compelled to do so. She was so ex cited she could not write. Before the com mission sat he informed the doctor that an enquiry into his conduct would be held. He was astonished at the revelations made by Mrs Vesey.

Mr Brookfield did not see the drift of Mr Hesketh's cross-examination. The question at issue was, did the assault tike place on the 3rd of October ? He wished to save time.

Major Green stated that he went on board, and down in tho cell he found Mrs Vesey imprisoned. She was then prohibited from making a statement by the doctor. He did not attempt to release Mrs Vesey, because an enquiry was to take place next day, but Dr Pkilson was particularly engaged. The enquiry was delayed, but it might not have been had the commission been at t hat time aware of the fearful outrages that had been committed. Army Vesey deposed that she and her husband were immigrants by the Chile, and defendant was doctor. On the 2nd of October last, when at sea, she went with her child on to the deck. She went to her husband, who was standing by the sheep-pen. The doctor and the first matecameuptoher, when Dr. Coughtry said, "Now, Mrs Vesey, long looked for is come Ct last; you must have these irons on." \e asked the doctor what he meant, and he /aghed at her, and caught hold of her hands and lugged her away. She struggled rery much when they were putting on the irons, and desired to know what it was for, for she did not wish to be disgraced in the eyes of the passengers. He said he would do no such thing, and violently pressed her wrists to make her open "her hands. She fainted away while they were putting on the irons ; and when she came round she was lying in the same place, and the doctor look ing on. The chief mate asked the doctor what was to be done with her, when the doctor said, "Up with her, I'll hang her to the capstan." It was a very hot'day, the hottest of the voyage. She managed to walk, and remonstrated, when the chief mate and the doctor set up a loud laugh at her. The captain came up, and wanted to know what they were about. She bogged the captain to enquire into her conduct before anything was done which wouid bring him into trouble. She was then hauled up to the capstan, and fastened thereto by another iron. Her feet being some distance from the deck, her husband brought several pillows for her feet to rest upon. She was kept in that position from half-past nine in the morning until eight at night. She was very ill, and sent to tell the doctor so, but he would pay|no attention. She heard tha captain say " for heaven's sake throw some thing over that woman or she will die there." She was not allowed any food that day. To wards dark two of the mates came and took her down from the capstan, but did not take off her irons. When she got down below the doctor was there, and pointed to an open door, a solitary cell, and said "Go in there, and make that your house." It was about a yard square. She was kept there seven weeks until the ship anchored. Her hands were con^iTHa^y handcuffed, and her arms were dreadfully swollen, but the doctor Would not allow any one to bring her any water. He locked her in himself, and kept the key. He would hare allowed her an hour a day out, but she was afraid of him, and did not take the proffered privilege. His Worship wished to know what the captain was about all the time. Surely such a man should never command a ship ? Mr Brookfield said that matter would be seen into.

Witness said that the captain was gene rally kind to the passengers, but in this case he allowed the doctor to do as he liked. To Mr Hesketh : The doctor compelled her to nurse two young children and made her do a lot of washing. The first day the doctor left her cage unlocked for two hours, but on subsequent days he only unlocked it for an hour, and hunted her like a dog. He ordered Mrs Waugh to sit at the door and point to her as an object of ridicule. The doctor said one day that he found that she was not so bad as she seemed, but he did not relax his persecution. She begged of him for liberty, and to investigate • the truth of the matter. She never made a disturbance on board, nor could he justify his conduct. Mr Hasketh remarked that the woman was a most violent character, and the doctor who had charge of the immigrants were com pelled to exact obedience. Mrs Vesey had cctatinually misconducted herself, and had been warned both by the captain and doctor '£j she persisted in the same course the •. would be resorted to. MrHesketh x^*spi that as the captain permitted certain W4? on board without interposing his autho **ty, he alone was responsible, and the doctor could no longer be held culpable. Witness continued, in reply to Mr Hesketh, *° Say that the disturbance on the 2nd

Zea and Tl " hot bef°''C she S ot to New «mnT ci C were Solent words between tvL S said if Mrs Waush (for S L? B gC ,? COnstablc' had a special liking, oTitof h a womau she would knock it

JS Worship remarked that the public would soon be favoured with a new aensa raonal romance—the mysteries of the Chile ~™m™ at appeared to be coming out. Mrs A esey continued her statements, and said that Mrs Holmes and Mrs Wangh were very thick with the doctor, and told their tales to him every day. Of course she struggled when the irons were being put on her; it took four of them to put the irons on and the doctor went over on his back. Had she not, fainted they might not have been so successful. The mate said she was like a wild dog. She had suffered on previous occasions innocently. She had been kept on bread and water for three days at a time, and compelled to stand. He would not allow her to sit. The doctor was kind to the im migrants generally, excepting in one or two instances. .

[Left sitting]

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SITTINGS.IN BANKRUPTCY,

(Before His Honor Sir Geo A. Arney Xt Chief Justice.) '*

BE EDWARD BAYLE. Hie bankrupt in this case was a (store keeper at Awhitu, and came up f or £s final examination and discharge oni heJf ruste/ a showed that on the 20th November, when the final statement was taken, the position of the bankrupt's affairs was as follows :—Liabilities £28310s ■ assets, £220 13s 4dj deficiency, £G2lCsßd ' Mr Bevendge appeared for tho bankrupt. There was no opposition, and the discharge was granted. *"

RK CHATM/ES I/BVS.

Mr Laishley, for the Trustee in Bank ruptcy, stated that the estate was in the hands of the trustee and was being adminis tered for the benefit of the creditors

KB ROBERT CUNDALL. The bankrupt was a contractor doins business in Auckland. Owing to beinS sued by two creditors he was compelled to seek the protection of the Court. The state ot accounts showed that in May last bank rupt s liabilities were £164 7s ; assets £2G9 ds, showing a surplus of £104 16s. In JNovember the liabilities were £123 14s Id pSfln S'o in? 1 l udin S doubtful and bad debts, rr o n V*d> ieaviu S an apparent surplus of x.O bs lid. x

Mr Laishley appeared on behalf of two opposing creditors, and Mr Thorn c was for •ue bankrupt. The bankrupt was subjected to a long and searching examination by Mr Laishley.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA.

mi c, Tllis clay- Ihe Southern Cross arrived yesterday at half-past two. She sailed for Opotiki this morning at eight,

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

LYTTELTON

This day. Arrived—Alhambra. She sailed South at two o'clock yesterday. The Taranaki sailed North at six o'clock with the San Francisco mail. Mr Adam Chalmers was re-elected Mayor to-day.

Arrived : Ship Soukar, from London, 118 days out. No immigrants. Passengers (cabin)— Messrs Arun.'al, Richards, Maples, Gordon, Denny. Fore-cabin—Messrs Bennia, Rattray, Charteris, Saunders, Miller, Gowan, Sirrrpkias, Mesdames Shepherd and Sherris! The Paterson has arrived—aails south at two o'clock.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

This day. At the Licensing Bench to-day at the Resident Magistrate's Court counsel for ap plicants contended that the new Act did not apply, as districts had not been proclaimed. A letter was read from the Department of Justice stating that the necessary steps had been taken to bring the Act into operation. The Bench, took several transfers of licences, C. B. Borlase was elected now Mayor with out opposition.

Major Willis ha 3 failed with the Muanpoka as with the Ngatiraukawa. Puke guards bhe Horowhenua stream, J and is determined to shoot the first Muanpoko who crosses. Several have already been sent back. Ofcaki is full of Ngatiraukawa, ready for any emergency.

DUNEDIN.

This day. Twenty-eight thousand three hundred shares in the Standard Insurance Company have been applied for in Dunedin The time for closing the list is enlarged to the twenty-fourth instant.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day.

Arrived : Ship Colleron, 112 days out from London. There is not a passenger on the ship. Horatio Sprague, barque, from New castle.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand, £16 13s 6d. National Bank, 53s 6d.

National Insurance, 20s Gel ; buyers, 20s 6d ; sellers, 21s Gd. Bismarck- Sellers, 335.

Caledonian, £12 10s, £13 ; buyers, £12 j 15s ; sellers, £13 ss. Royal Oak—Sellers, 17s. Union Beach, 16s ; sellers, 15s. Eureka Hill —Buyers, ss. Tokatea —Sellers, 21s. Red Queen, Is.

THE EVENING BTAE S THURSDAY, DBCEMBfctt 18 1378



£*Qnn TO LEND on FREE OWOV-ZW HOLD SECURITY ONLY. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. JJf I G- H S~O II O O L. Public Exmination of Pupils and Distribution of Prizes TO-MOEROW (Friday), 19th instant, at 11 a.m. Parents and friends are invited to be present. J. M. FRASER. ESTATE OF REID & CO., KATI KATI THE Creditors in the above Estate are re quested to meet at the st..; s of Messrs MoAvthur, Shera & Co., Aucklan ', at 11 o'clock on Thursday, the 19th December.



WANTED TO ' SELL, a Yacht of WANTED, a Housemaid.-Apply > Old HonE« at Home Hotel, Ilobson-street. W^TTDTa Turnover as Com. tlio lioim PC Ti iV?,?, Co o mU, r? PaPM—Apply between oinceofthkiaper 2 °cl°°k *^»««^. at the TXf-ANTED, a resjxictable middle"- WANTED, Premises smtabiefoTa i™, nf G\ en f cral t Store •" or. an Allotment not less \VWf w n /h°'£i a *c ' m ? losc proximity to Victoria office Shore-Address Tenders to Star \X7AN TED, a good General Servant • a i * ?l ust T1 be abl° t0 wash- Wages, 10s per week Apply to Mrs Farquhar, Vincent street. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. W" ANTE D, immediately, 200 " " Labourers to work on the above line between Drury and Queen's Kedoubt, and at the Auckland Terminus. Highest wages given • v OWEN JONES & CO. iort Bntoinart, Dec, 18, 1873. \\TANTED KNOWN, that Open » * and Close Carriages, Buggies, Breaks for picnic pprties may be hired at Kino's Stables I arnell. Advance Oat-streot! Advance Hurrah ! ' WANTED, an active Boy—Apply to J. Grey, Eden Crescent. \XT ANTED, a General Servant • AppfyxXaUon'ufMaft. 0"1 t0 MSißt in b<™°™* ~ w a n t c D,"iwr%ri" s „// Apprentices to Glass-blowing.- Apply G W?Uhow & Co., Glassworks. Ny WANTED, a General Servant"; » » also, Nurse Girl, lluferences required — Apply to Mrs Waters, Epsom, or 82, Queen-street.' "TO"ANTED, an active Boy about Y» 12 or H.-S A. Burt, Grocer, AVellesley street. WANTED, a Single Man who has a thorough knowledge of Gardening. Must have a first-class reference. Also a man to take charge of a piggery.—Apply to Fisher & Co., Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Apply Isidor Alexander, Joweiler. WANTED, a few stout Boys'— Apply at Steam Hope Work, Ponsonby. WANTED by a married man, a Situation in a Store or any other capacity, in the town or country, where trust and responsibility may be required. Highly respectable and satisfactory references can be given.-—Address A.B C D Staii ofl'ieo. WA NTE D, Six Carpenters and Joiners.—Apply at the Carriage Shed, round Bntomart Point. K. I. MATTHEWS, Builder. WANTED, a Shepherd ; must be a Single Man.—Apply to R. and B. Maclean Bleak House. WANTED, an experienced JNurse maid.— Mrs G. Lewis, Jormyn street. WANT iD, a Stableman.—Apply at Hardington's Bazaar. WANTED to Bell, the Goodwill and Stock-in-Trade rofja Pawnbroker, In Wyndham-street. Must be disposed of before the ond of the month. The Stock taken at a,valuation.—Apply Andrew Heavy. TjyAN'IED KNOWN, just arrived, * " Ex Excelsior, from Dunedin, another ship ment of that beautiful Exhibtion Pale Ale at the Royal Mail Hotel. Victoria itreet. WANTED, a Drapers Assistant. - J. M. McLaclilan. WANTED, Horses to Graze. Eirst class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. WANTED, a smart Boy "to make himself generally useful.—Army and Navy Hotel. _______ TO CARPENTERS & CABINETMAKERS'. WANTED, Hands to Clean-off Door panels.—Apply Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, for the city, a good Female Servant, a middle-aged person pre ferred ; good wages.—Apply to J. Harris, Tobacconist, Queen-street, betwen 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. WANTED, Tenders for 300 6ft. hurdles, and 100 Bft hurdles, to be delivered at Kemue-a within one month. Sample hurdles can be seen at the Haymarket. Tenders will be opened at three o'clock on Friday, 19th Pocember. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 0, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. W "ANTED, a thorough Cook and Laundress. References required.—Mrs. L. D. Nathan, Karangahape Road. 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 OART HARNESS at Prices to mket the times -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank. Auckland; and at Melbourne. Ti. FORSTKR &■ SON. WANTED KNOWN.—The unde^ 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. W" A JN T E D 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, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D. » » Golbib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Ftiafts Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. HA IE - Cutting, Shaving, Sham pooing, of superior styles ; lowest prices.—P. A. Jones, No. 3, West Queen street; Music rooms connected ; good beds and suppers. BAMUE L C~O OM Be!, OF THE i CITY CLOTHING-MART, 80, Queen-street, Begs to intimate to the puhlic that he cannot guarantee any orders from the Tailor ing Department under fourteon days until after Christinas.



QJBEAT &GLOLUOUS SUCCESS * OF THE BEL L R INGE R S ! GREAT & GLORIOUS SUCCESS OF THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY;! GREAT & G-LOBIOUS SUCCESS OF FRANK VERTEN! NEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL, LORNE-STREET. ENTHUSIASIC RECEPTION OF THE TROUPE, Who on their Second Appearance Last Evening were greeted by a CROWDED & FASHIONABLE AUDIENCE. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NTGHT ! THIRD APPEARANCE OF THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY, (Just arrived from Melbourne, en route to San Francisco), and the GREAT COMEDIAN AND DANCER, MR FRANK VERTEN. Messrs Seymour and Cui.limoue Pianists. The Programme will include Grand Performances on 130 BELLS, And a Variety ot other MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Selections from Norma, La Sonnsimbula, II Trovatore Maritana, fee, and National Airs of all Nations, including "Ring the Bell Watchman," As performed at the Melbourne Town Hall on Easter Monday, 1572, before the largest audience* (1000), ever congregated in Australia, and repeated by them with enthusiastic applause at their subsequent performances in the same hall. Grand March from Norma Still So Gently, LaSonnambula, Etc., Etc., Etc. grand tnstrumetal combination On the Stand Bells, Clock Bells, Piccolos, Anglo Concertinas, Pianos, &c &c by the MESSRS. LYNCH. " NEW & SELECT BALLADS, OPERATIC SELECTIONS &c by MR FRANK VERTEN. COMIC QUARTETTES, &c, including CHING CUING, Chinese Song and Dance, As sung and danced by the talented LYNCH FAMILY with immense success through out the Colonies. COMIC SONGS & DANCES, &c, including Nicodemus Johnson, Nolle the Belle, &c, by the Prince of Neobo Comedians and Danckrs, FRANK VERTEN. Sailor"s nornpipe, Highland Fling, &c., &c. Concluding with the laughable Farce of MR JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN. Mr Johnson (an irritable Merchant) Harry Lynch iun Jimmy FlapumKaffum, (Head Waiter) Willie Lynch Sammy Snowball (the Coachman) .. Frank Etc., Etc., Etc. First Class, Ss ; Second Class, 2s ; Third Class Is Doors open at 7.30. Overture, at S precisely Carriages may be ordered for 10.30 HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), -*- Third Appearance of the BELLRI N G E R S ! TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), Third Appearance of the BELL RINGERS! O^E HOUR at MRS w McGregors levn-e, royal exhibi tion, CITY HALL. To-night. "jyriss katy mctTyis h -LfX received an enthusiastic reception. ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. MRS PATER SON greeted with roars of laughter. ROYAL EX HIBITION, CITY HALL. DAFT WATTY still fond of suppin' kail and carrying the flag afore the Volunteess. ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. KIESTY CLAYER, the Newhaven Fishwife, received with demonstrations of delight. " An'what for no ?" npRIO—" Caller Herrin," Old and -i- New Songs, Anecdotes, Odd Sayings, Dances, Highland Fling and Reel, at Mrs McGregor's Levee. ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, To-night. EIGHTH WEEK, AND UNABATED POPULARITY of the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, Combined with the GOURLAY FAMILY XT THEIR POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Dec. 16, ENTIRE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME. Open Daily from 2 till 6 p.m. ; and Evening, from 7 till to. N.B. —Entertainment commences at 8.30. Admis sion, 1s ; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s. May be secured during the day. QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, Dec. 22, at the PRINCE of WALES THEATRE for a Few Nights Only (previous to their departure for the South). On BOXING NIGHT and Every Evening will be produced a New Burlesque, enittled PYGMALION AND HIS GALADEA. Pygmalion Lizzie Watson Galadoa Harry Braham M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. " loyalTorange institution. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2, will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley street, To morrow (Friday) Evening, ISth inst., at 7.30 o'clock By order of the R.WM. AUCKLAND SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. THE next Monthly Meeting will be held on SATURDAY next, the 20th December, I at 2 pin., ut the Blgh School, Symonds street. HENRY WOETHINGTON, Secretary,



, A Uore L AND WESLEYAN JJL MJSTHODTST MDTTJAL IMPROVE MKNI' ASSOCIATION. Tnißr> Musrc*ti and Literary Entertainment, > School-room, Pitf-street Wesleyan Church. TO-MOE.RO W (Fhiday) EVENING, 19in Instant, at 7.30 v.m. ( EBV A. EHID, in the chair. PVtOGTIAMME. Chairman's Address Glee—Chough and Crow Reading—My First and Last Speech Recitation-Parental Gde, Hood > Glee—Hail Smiling Morn Recitation—Lino i on a Skeleton Recitation—Sergeant Buzfuz's Address Part Song—Requited Lovo Reading—The Present to the Priest. REFRESHMENTS. Glee—Now Tramp Reading-Curing a Cold Recitation—The Dying Soldier Reading—John Stuggins Glee—Beam of Light Recitation— Boys' Eights Recitation—Now Reading—The Man in the Fustian Jacket Music. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. HPHE List of Applications for Shares -L will Clese on the Cth January. JAMES MILLS, Secretary pro tern. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWBSTPFaHL begs to inform ■ his Customers and the Public; of Auckland, j that he is now SELLING OFF kin large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies'and Gentleman's German Boots and Shoes at greatly rediiced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27, Queen-street. HOTEL FOE SALE, WELLINGTON. MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instructions to dispose of a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, situated in one of the best positions of the city of Wellington, which lias enjoyed for the past three or four years, and still possesses, one of the most extensive, respectable, and profitable* business connections in this improving and rapidly increasing capital of the colony. The sole reason for the present proprietor parting ■with his interest in this valuable property—which he doesjveiy reluctantly—is, that business of an unex pected nature compels him to leave New Zealand for a considerable time. The premises are in capital order, are thoroughly well furnished, supplied with gas and water, and pos sess all the requisites for carrying on its large and paying business. as to the profitable nature of its transactions, of the fullest and most satisfactory char acter, can be given from the proprietor's own books, and which can be readily confirmed from Mr Dun can's personal knowledge. The advertiser has not had placed in his hands for some years past a property he can more confidently recommend, or which is certain to prove so lucrative as this, if continued under the management of a person acquainted with hotel business. It is perhaps superfluous to add that at this moment there is no place in New Zealand which is advancing more quickly in population, where travellers so frequently pass through, or any town where customers patronising a good hotel are better able and willing to suppo.t one as in this city. Full particulars on application at Duncan's Auction Sale Room, Wellington. December Bth, 1873. OE SALE, 'at Mr Buckland's, To-morrow (Friday), 19th inst., a Thoroughbred HORSE, by Potentate, out of Peggie, by Pacific; i years old. Also, a Farm Horse, staunch ; one-ton trial up Wakefield street. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Songs and Recitations by the Pupils. Parents and friends are invited to attend. Archdeacon Mauk.skll is expected to preside. WM. TAYLOR, Principal. THOSE Grentleinen who assisted in putting out the hits Vire at Lloyd's Rope Factory, Ponsonhy Road, are requested to Meet at the Ponsonby School-room on Thursday Evening next at'soven o'clock, to consider the distribution of a sum of) money awarded to them by the Insurance Companies. ALFRED BOARDMAtf. I. 0. G. T. THE Star of Newton Lodge will meet as usual at the Congregational School room, Newton, To-night (Thursday), at 7.30 sharp. Candidates for Initiation are requested to attend not later than eight o'clock. S. BROOKING, W.S. SUMMER HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKE. THE above will be drawn at the Globe Hotel, Wakefield-street on THURSDAY EVENING. afßp.m. Subscribers are particularly requested to pay up before the drawing. A. BARE. MOTICE! NOTICE! THE LAST WEEK! THE LAST WEEK ! THE LAST WEEK! Chance for LEWISSON'S £20 G I FT. For every 20s laid out You got a chance to be drawn on my return. P. H. LEWISSON. TO THE INHABITANTS OF WELLING TON-STREET AND THE SURROUND ING NEIGHBOURHOOD. COLLINS BROS. WISH to call particular attention to their NEW SEASON TEAS! JUST OPENED OUT. Our 2s Od Tea will be found of a First-class Quality. Out 3s Tea unsurpassed for purity and excellence of flavour. Sydney Co.'s No 1 Sugar .. .. .. 6Jd per llr A very Superior Light Brown Ditto .. 5d „ Hobart Town Jams Sd per tin A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of CHRISTMAS FRUITS To be sold at the following very low prices:— s. d. New Patras Currants 0 S| per lb. Finest Elerne Raisins .. ~ ..0 7 ~ New Figs, ex Chile 1 o per box Sultanas, Muscatels, Jordon Almonds, Spices, Barce lona Nuts, &c., all of which will be sold at The Lowest Prices for Christmas Cheer. A constant supply of Fresh Butter from the Best Dairies. McConnell's Bacon, Hams, Cheese, &c, &c, always in Stock. Families waited on for Orders. Goods delivered. /JST Please Note the Address :— COLLINS BROS., . FAMILY GROCERS, & PROVISION DEALERS, WELLIKGTOK-STREET (Neai Hepburn-street), AUCKLAND. . MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COM PANY (LIMITED). AN Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held on THURSDAY, the 18th December, instant, at 8 p.m., at the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wellesley-sh-eet. Business : To receive the Liquidators^ Report, and to declare the Company (in terms of the Act) fairly wound-up. CAR! WRIGHT & SON, _« _. . Liquidators. 20, Shortland-street, December 11,1878.



AUCKLAND ~AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RACES. ON the days of the Races (26th and 27th December, 1873, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874), a traiu will leave Auckland for Ellersli6 Racecourse, at 9 a.m , and will run as frequently as possible, and as may be found desirable after that hour. It is probable that the train will run about every hour. One train only will leave Onehunga for Ellerslie at 0.30 a.m.; and one train only will leave the Racecourse for Onehunga in the evening of each day at 445 p.m , and the last train for Auckland will leave the Racecourse at 6 p.m. Ppssengers will be warned of the departure of the trains by the ringing of a bell at the pla'form. All train will stop at Newmarket. It is earnestly re quested that the passengers will assist the Railway Authorities as much as possible by not over-crowding, and by obeying the orders of those in authority. Return tickets, including ADMISSION to the COURSE, at 3s each, may be obtained on and after the 24th December, from the Station Clerks, at Auckland, Newmarket, Onehunga, and from Mr Chapman, Bookseller, Mr Upton, Bookseller, Queen street. Auckland, and from- Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. Auckland, December 17,1873. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. THIS Line will be OPENED for Passenger Traffic on WEDNESDAY, 24th ! December, and wiH iun as per Time Table on 25th, 28th, and following days in December. The 2Gth and 27th December, and Ist. 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874, being Pace Days, the ordinary time table will be set aside, and trains wl)l be run according to special advertisement. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland.. .. 8.0 .. 12.0 .. 4.30 Leave Newmarket .. 5.15 .. 12.15 .. 4.45 Leave Penrose Junction 8.37 .. 12 37 .. 507 Arrive Onehunga ~ 8.45 .. 12.45 .. 5.1 Leave Onehunga .. 9.0 ..10 .. 5.30 Leave Penrose Junction 9.11 .. 1.11 .. 5.41 Leave Newmaiket .. 936 .. 1.80 .. COG Arrive Auckland .. 945 .. 1.45 .. 6.15 FARES. Return, Ist 2nd Ist 2nd Class. Class. Class. Class, s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Auckland to Onehunga ..16 10 23 16 Newmarket to Onehunga ..1C 10 23 16 Other Stations to Onehunga 09 00 10 09 Onehunga to Auckland ..16 10 23 10 Penroae to Auck'and ..10 10 23 16 Other Stations to Auckland 09 06 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations 09 06 10 09 By order. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. A LL persons are warned against Entering or Leaving the Carriages while the Train is in motion. By order. pEK LADY AGNES, BEST CANTERBURY BACON & HAMS, IN CLOTH. T. II HALL & C 0., WYNDHAM. STREET. 10 LET, AVERT desirable Family Eesi dence, consisting of 8 rooms and large Hall, with every convenience, corner of Cook and Nelson streote. — Apply to Samuel W ells, Estate Agent, 129, Queen-street. NOTICE. JOHN" HALL begs to intorm his friends, the public of Auckland, and the sur rounding neighbourhoods that he has taken those premises situated at the Junction of Queen and Grey streets, where he intends to carry on the Business of GENERAL DRAPER, and hopes by civility and moderate charges to merit a share of their support. Note the Address :— JOHN HALL, DRAPER, Two Doors trom Messus Blair & Lambert's, CORNER OF THE NEW MARKET. OCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAL. OCCIDENTAL. LUN & RESTORERS (PATENT BEING APPLIED FOE). NO MORE NEED OP DOCTORS. The following Medicines will be dispensed for the benefit of the public: TIMF, FOR DOSES : Ear-openers, sam Reviver, 6am P-Eead Reducer (certainty), 6.3oJam Renovator, 7 am Appetizer, 8 am Digester, 9am P—Staffers and Lunch, 10 to 3 Sweet Talkers, 12 Spooneys, 12.20 pm P—Special Tea, lpm Lightning Dews, 2pm I Retirers, 3pm i Roarer's Double, 4pm ! Sitler-up, spm Invi^orator, 6pm i P —Throat Clearers, 7pm . Hunky Ticklers 8 pm Sociables, 9pm National Consolers (a la Dunedin), 10 p m Night Caps, 11 pm Dick and Dora's (a la Gourlay), 12 p m P—Boston Floats, free. N.8.--The items marked P are entirely for the use ' of the Permissive Public, none others need apply at I the hours set opposite. Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. EDWARD PERKINS, Proprietor. QHAJRLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE. jaSTEACH SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE A PRIZED In one Cake will bo inserted a GOLD WEDDING RING. The Drawing will take place on Christmas Eve. A Committe of Subscribers will be respectfully requested to conduct the same. 400 SUBSCRIBERS AT 2s. 6d. EACH, LSO. Ist Prize, Wedding Cake L3 6 0 2nd Prize, Iced Cake 2 10 0 3rd Prize, Scotch Bun 1 10 0 4th Prize, Currant Pound Cake .. .. 12 0 43 Scotch Buns, 6s each 12 18 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, 4s each .. 20 0 0 150 Packets Lollies, 6d each .. .. 3 15 0 100 Packets Bon-Bons, Is each .. .. 6 0 0 LSO 0 0 J All the Goods will be of superior quality.; Tickets to be had of CHA S. BURTON, CONFECTIONER, PARNELL, Orders for Mince Pies— large ov small- are wspoot fully requested to be seat not later than 4 p tn on til*



Kfi DOZEN Gentlemen's White *J\J Vests, 3s Cd each, at S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80. QUET-K STREET. IOnnDOZEN Gentlemen's -L V_X \_/\_J ©me Scarves, Is 6d each, afc S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80, QITHEN STKKET. TO SHIPWRIGHTS. riTENDEKS will be received not later JL than TUESDAY NEXT, the 23rd inst., at four o'clock p.m., for Repairs, &c, to Schooner Garabaldi, now lying at Onehunga. Plans and Specifications to be seen on board, or Tenders to be left on board. S. VERNAZA.NI. Masters. SCOTIA HOTEL. rHE Proprietor of the above Hotel, Hobson-street, will be happy to welcome his old friends this Christmas. Excellent board and accommodation at moderate terms Choice Wines and Spirits in Stock. CORN EXCHANGE. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. ORANGES. ORANGES. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, To-morrow (Friday), Bee 19, at 11 o'clock, Xx Governor Blackall, 60 CASES ORANGES. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK a.m. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, MARKET-HOUSE. PO TJ LTE V — Fowls, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Pigeons, &c. . AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET, ONE O'CLOCK P.M. 100 sacks Superior New Potatoes, 20 do Onions 10 tons Good Flour, Bran, Barley, MaLse 40 Wairoa Cheese, Beef, Pork, Bacon Groceries, Tea, Rice, &c. Household Furniture, &c. The Christmas Market-day Sale -will be held on Tuesday next. R. ARTH UR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 11.30 a.m FLOWERING PLANTS AND SHRUBS. A GOOD Collection to be sold To morrow at the Market-house. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 10 O'CLOCK. FRUIT! FRUIT!! ™""Ex s.s. Governor Blackall, from Sydney. rpo BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 97 cases Superior O ranges 52 cases Superior Apples 25 cases Superior Peais 5 oases Superior Black Plums R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), at 11 o'Clock. EX GOVERNOR BLACKALL, FROM SYDNEY. A CHOICE SELECTION of CHRISTMAS FRUITS. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, A Choice Selection of Christmas Fruits, in first-rate condition— 38 cases Apples 80 ~ Oranges 6 „ Lemons 17 i, Plums G ~ Apricots 10 ~ Pears 10 bags Onions Hams, Bacon, and Butter. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. AUCKLAND RACE MEETING. BOOTHS, GAT.3S, CARDS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by tlie Stewards of the Auckland Turf Club to sell, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, noon, Th« Gates, Booths, and Cards for the A.T.C. Baca Meeting. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, SUPERIOR BRUSSELS CARPETS, RIMU SIDEBOARD, OFFICE TABLES, MASSIVE DINING TABLE. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE (Crimson Rep, striped with Gold), Drawing-room Suite in Green Rep), two Superior Brussels Carpets, Rirnu Sideboard, two Office Tables (with drawers). Office Chair, Massive Cedar Dining Table (14 feet by 4 feet 9 inches, with flvo extra leaves). Rimu Chcffonier, Rimu Hair seated Couch and four Chairs, six Walnut Chairs, Loo Tables, Stuffed Chairs, Feather Bed, Hair Mattress, Wood and Iron Bedsteads, - Washstands and Ware, Slipper Bath, Cooking Stove and Utensils, &c, &c. On account of whom it may concern, being un claimed : New Register Grate. Also, by order of the Curator of Intestates Estates, Re N. Butler's Estate: 6 Boxes Clothing, Tools and Sundries, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUAR V 12. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ROSEBANK. TH E Subscribers have been in strupted to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, January 12, 1874, That Valuable Freehold Property, sitv.ated at the foot of the,Flagst%ff Hill, Devonport, and known as ROSEBANK, subdivided into fifteen allot ments. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. AUCKLAND HARBOUR~BOARD. LEASE OF HARBOUR ENDOWMENTS. i . Harbour Board Office, ' mTT-n /• • Aucklail(i > December 16,1873. I f I'HE following Harbour Endowments I -*- will be Leased by Public Auction on or about the 23rd instant: j Allotments in Freeman's Bay Reclamation ■ .. in Intake, East of Commoroe street Plans may be seen, and further partioularg obtainsd upon application at this office. WILLIAM C. DALDY, CfafttHMMt