*P^ ap. The baby was nearly knocked out if aer lap ;it hung over as if it would fall. ZJ i 8 Wall ,£,' avC! 1iO ~ provocation. Witness : .hen descriLed the capstan. He was quite ■ -.'/ certaiu that Mrs Vesey could have sat down on the deck without str.'iining-her hands or wrists. The handcuffs were about nine inches long. Two pairs were? used, one pair being put on the hands of the woman,- and the other fastened-{to the chain and "to the capstan. Tho capstan altogether was not more than three feet ten inclres in height. It would not hang a child five years old. Witness here described the position which the hands of Mrs Vesey would be in according as she sat down, lay down, or stood up. Heard the doctor say to Mrs Yesey that he was sorry her temper had brought her into* such a position. He did not see-the doctor laugh at and sneer at her ;on the contrary, lje told the rest of the emigrants that if they laughed at "her he ■would have them locked up. He heard Mrs Vesey say, " What am I getting this for when I have not had my satisfaction out of that d d Indian' b——r: «< ..»-■■>•- Mr Hesketh was commencing, .to examine the witness as to the way in which Mrs Vesey was confined after-the-2nd-October, when - Mr Brookfield objected. , The charge was one of assault on the 2nd October, and nothing else. ■ Mr Hesketh maintained his right to enter into the subject of the confinement. His learned friend had made a statement in his opening that Mrs Vesey was confined like a wild beast for seven weeks, and it was rVnfair. that such a statement should be made with out an opportunity being" afforded of dis proving it. Mr Beckham decided, that the evidence Was admissible. The witness here swore that Mrs Vesey was allowed .to. go. out from the cabin twice a-day for two hours each time the first fortnight, and when she liked afterwards. Mr Brookfield cross-examined the witness at considerable length without materially shaking his evidence. He was proceeding to test the testimony given by the notes taken at the inquiry held on the ship the 2nd October. Mr Hesketh objected to there notes being used, as they were not produced in evidence. His Worship agreed with Mr Hesketh that the counsel for the prosecution could not make use of the notes to endeavour to con tradict the witness from his former assertions. He might ask questions on them. The er.oss-examination was then continued, but nothing of importance- elicited beyond ■what has already appeared. Catherine Wall, passenger on board the CMle, deposed that she was a married woman, and in the mess with Mrs Vesey. • On October ;J2, she was sitting in her bunk, ' ■■ when Mr Vesey asked her for a towel, when she replied that she had not a clean one, but he could use one that was hanging on a nail. Mr Vesey said all right, but Mrs Vesey jumped upland .used certain expressions. She did ' not like to repeat the words, which were very indecent. She also said, never mind Mrs Holmes, she would have Mrs Wall's life before reaching Auckland; and she accused witness of pass ing bad ■'■ money. Thee constable heard~all that passed.' She then made* haste to 'get hold of a bucket under the stairs,' with which she promised to split witness's head. She went to look for her husband on deck, when' she.saw Mrs Vesey in irons. She did not see them put on. Mrs Vesey then burst away from the - officers and made a strike at witnesp, bit her hand and knocked Mrs Holmes' baby over, •which witness was nursing. She :was at once restrained and fastened to the capstan. She did not give Mrs Vesey any cause for her antipathy, and it was a source of trouble to her. She stormed at her when on the capstan, and continued to SAvear" at and threaten witness until she went into a fit. She was of opinion that no unneces sary force was used in ■handcuffing her ; nor did she think that her violent fits were other than those of passion. She understood fits, for she was subject to them herself. Women frequently" had fits of some kind or other. Hera were -fits of hysteria, but Mr3..[Vesey'ar were fits of temper. She saw no one sneer at Mrs Vesey while at the capstan: ■ She did not believe that she was subjected to any ..annoyance.from the passengers. The doctor - would not ■ allow - any thing of the kind, and he had every thing done for her.comfort. The; awning was placed over her that the sun might not affect her, and her husband, had tHe . privilege of, waiting upon her. Mrs Vesey was a fearful' .woman, and several'times threatened her \ life, ati'd"";'in' such terms that'" she | feared for the results. She' Boxed witness' I ears merrily on the Sunday morning, and left her senseless on deck. The doctor frequently, sat by Mrs Vesey's side,- and; talked -to herds' kindly as.a fathers .-•,"■•. f''.>:t:-'!> • --';; To Mr Brookfield: .She was meek herself-, and did not^awear, ahe d^ not ea^"'Id[aml" '. Irvin, if lie laid" so," told a* falsehood. At the time of the row. She was"cleanmg her bed. That was not the time when Vesey made her gruel. .... '' .. V

(Leftsitting.] ■'..','■ i

AUCKLAND STOCK, AND MINING REPORT.

business done this day : — ■■ '■ ' Bank of New Zealand-Sellers/;£l7. National Bank; vs3s';' btjyefa, 535; sellers, National Insurance—Buyers, 21s ; sellers, Caledonian, £10 10s, £10 1,7a ; buyers*, *10 15s; sellers, £11 10a. '7 ' . Thames" G.M.'C.TBuyers, 57s 6d. Queen of May, buyers, 5s 6d. Uty of London—Buyers, 22s ; sellers, 235. Onana, 2s 3d, 2s, 2s 3d. Tookey (double).—£s 10s ; buyers, £7. UldenGalf(secondissue).—Buyers, 2s 6d: ; seUew, 3s 6d. r^ : :: , , Waitemata—Buyers, Ha'6d '•' sellers," 6s. (new issue)— Buyers, Gs.; sellers, Crown Prince-Buyers, 15s;'sellers, 10s6d Moanataiari—Buyers, 37s 6d. . ■ ■<• ■ -'>■

ALEXANDRA.

m, v . ' This day. »fii 1.8 s son h!*s arrived at I^aipiha to attend the races on Boxing Day.

THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE.

iQr een>s Variefcy Troupe-gave another £! ™8 performance at the Prince of tW iheatre : yesterday evening, when Brno! WaS a V6l>y g°od attendance; The Wor me laSI aS the same as-.thafc of the night tbaueh tv, WaS exceedingly well got tke p • nere were several encores during to v T e- mn S> which were liberally responded lis'hiiiT S\ ie Wat 3°* seems to be estab- Her v Jlerseli as a great favourite. a daah f er Bong 3 a^e Siven ™*h article - aU fiuish that only a genuine H B M I,18> ca Pable of imparting. Mr gK 4i m S comic singin g is far above the If tLr era§ e> He kas a fine voi cc, and -wee, a feature in which many comic X> :1 6 deficient. His best song >Jr*& named one—Tooral-ooral- C-* 1'illch bought down the house. Mat *&%h™ duccessflil in winning the plaudits CneSr 61"? v the Irish character singer. J»k«?f£L flator8' Messra O'Brien and weU yeeeiYGd, In singing and

dancing btffch gentlemen are equallygood, and they are n. great oddition to the attractive ness of Hie"i troupe.. A fine band lends eclat to the performances. Pygmalion and his G-aladea, a burlesque, •is about to lie pro duced. Great trouble and expense have been gone to to render the new feature a success, and we are confident it may be looked forward to as such.

1< iiist Pjuze Ovens, First Pki ZW Kakoks.- IT. 11. Smith, wishes to inform-tins ladies of A uo.lt land ttmt having sold a large number of his Improved Patent Portable Ovens, which have giver, so nmoh satisfaction ho has reduced them nearly 20 per ctnt. The Portable Ovens are S:.s, original price 42s • also First-pme Ranges, either portable or for setfcfng-in ■ also. First-prize Colonial Ovens reduced. HH S has Tro°n 3£ft%£& n fISS fe P)> •*^^"A

THE EVENING STAR, WEBN^DAT Hwnir.Tira H^ 2 4 IB7S



• "^TT ANTS Employment, a Book keeper .inri Accountant..either temporary or permanent, with undoubted references and offi^th^^ff B^n^^dr6S3Led^ TyANTED to" Purchase, Second "a ia h? nfl; ft: First-class Light Double-barrel Gun ! po S t o|k startlng Price and maker's name, Box S~| TT7"ANTF,D, a General Servant and TT% ivr Apply after 7 p.m. to Mrs H. S. McKellar, Mannltau Road,_Parnell. "TO'ANTED for' Steam' Paw Mills c' „ Head Circular Man, Stacker, and three nr four Handy Men.- Apply office of this paper wanted; i6,ono"visito"rilo^ii atR. at,-ltson'« Willow Orove Strawherrv Gardens. Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments. ~"} "W ANTEI)InOWN thnt^R „ ~ , Alt.tsow, AVillow Grove, guarantees an un limited supply of Strawberries and Cream daily. TOT"ANTETT to Pnrc^wT^nTVf dw * Ve>r >R Pateilt Tnvftiid Chairs.-Apply by letter to "Z.," Stab-office. : lvy 7 TT^ANTED. a Girl about 15 years ' n n-t +fi f -K^ ly t0 Mvs J- Williams,"nearly opposite the TSvkninci Sta*. TJH" A "NTED, a "Bakehouse convenient „ ' ,to Queen street,—Apply to Samuel Wells, Estate .Agent, 129. Queen street. Tjn"ANTED," a General Servant.- cZ i T)pl?,ftt the Chnroh of England Grammar School, Parnell. Tt^"ANTED, an Engine Smith.— V-V —Apply immediately to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Tron Works, Hobson street I T^^AIMTED Employment by two pair ~ ™ Sawyers.-A>ply W.V;, at the office of tins paper. TX^ANTED to inform our customers » and others that A. O. Pr- r .T.K>-f; has 'Re rnovqd to the Alexan'lra TTntel. Clrmel atifl Dnrliim streets corner. Quiet Board and Residence on reasonable terms TXT ANTED Everybody who are »■ V going to the Races to know that the Chenpost place to rmvohase Every Description of Saddlery, Harness. Whips, Brushes, Bpurs, *c, is direct from the Importer and M*ker, W. S. JON HP, 154, Queen street (opposite the Old Court-house). WANTED, a Respectable Person to take a Child a week old to nurse.—Apply oftlce of this paper. WANTED, a Motherly Person to take charge of an Infant.-Apply A.Z Star office. "TX7ANTED, an Engraver; a good Jobbing Hand.-Apply to J. Hughe*, Wellington. WANTED, a respectable middle aged woman as General Servant.—Apply o Mr Elley, Parnell. . , ;• WANTED, a. Shepherd; musTbe a Single Man.—Apply to R. and E. Maclean, Bleak House. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks *.nd large runs at half-a-crown a week.- Fisher and Co. W"A NTEJD, .a. Draper's -Assistant. - J. M. McLachlan. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at . Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED the Butcher,-Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and. others of " Auckland and its vicinity to Know that the undersigned ;.are, r ,now supplying their strong durable SPRING '-CAKT HARNESS at Prices to -meet thk times. —133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland ; and at Melbourne. I -y . L. FOKSTER * SON. WANTED KNOWN, W.Brighton will supply Gfood Templars and others, in the Old Domain Gardens, during the holidays, with Tea and Refreshments, Lemonade, Gingerbeer, Strawberries and Cream, &c, &c. FOUND, a Shawl'—The owner can have the same by applying Stab, office, FOE Private a H.ire or,jto Let, a Six horse CoacE"; also/a Four-horse and Two-horse, for one day or more during the races.—Apply at Hardington's. ■ TpOR PRIJATE SALE—Farm, of ■A- "-"..1 T464 acres f Good Business Premises (Brick) in centre of the city, price £800 ; Large Dwelling-house . atJD.edwood, a bargain ; Cottage at the North' Shore, price low. Apnly to GEORGE SIBBIN. OK SALE, in quantities; to,; suit Purchasers, 600 tons best Auckland Potatoes. Can be delivered by dray.or boat. ••• . . • - GEOKGE SIBBIN. ON SALE, 35 lons besifc Southern Flour, ex Lady Agnes and Free Traderi also^ Adelcide and Auckland FlourT ~ GEORGE SIBBIN. LOST, on the 23rd instant '"'in' Ponsonby Road, a Silver "Watch.. -=-.Any-parsonw" returning ths sSnfe' to Jagger and Parker,-Freeman's Bay, will receive LI reward. . ■..-.ji.wa «»«■ .^-•-■->' " N OTIC E;^^'I'^^1 '^^ A SPECIAL General Meeting of Carpenters and Joiners will be held in the the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on MONDAY, 29th December.on business of'importance. Non-Society Men are invited to attend . r. ..., : :. ■-)'/■••I W. bMllJtl, - ; . ._ Secretary. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, _•- nPHE TLJnited States Dining Booms, JL wish Lease of ten years, seven years to run ; 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. Apply to C. Dunpabs, at the Dining Rooms. Kf\ DOZEN Gentlemen's White tj\J Vests, 3s 6d each, at j S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, No. 80. Qtjetn btrbet. THK Warehouses of the TJnder sigr.«i will, be CLOSED on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY next :- OWEN & GRAHAM STEWART & ANDERSON SA.RGOOD. SON, & EWEN



T\XEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL -~-^ JLORNE-STREtT. r ... '.'■ :. Ic. -v "v. .:.'. ■ •■ CHRIS TM AS WE E It! \. _ .; ■• .'...:■•■.!... 1 . r CLOSING PQS'mjyELY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. ENTHUSIASTIC .RECEPTION OP THE MOST TALENTED FAMILY That has ever, appeared in Auckland, THE . ;..,.... CELEBRATED AUBTJI4LIAN BULLEING-ERSj- : ■ -'■ '■■,• INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE - TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY AND THE, GREAT ENGLISH COMEDIAN AND DANCER, MRTRAM VERTEN, '" l ,■■ Who have had the honor of being patronised by their Excellencies the Earl of Belmore. late Governor of New South Wales Viscount Canterbury, late Governor of Victoria: Marquis of Norma'nby, Governor of Queensland;1 Hon. W. Ducane, Governor of Tasmania: Sir Maurice O' Con ell, K.C.B. ; Sir James Cockle, K.C.B. ; Sir Robert Officer, C.P.. ; the Ministry of Queensland ; the Elite of the Colonies, AND OVER 300,000 PERSON!?. Messrs Seymour and Culltmore Pianists. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT'! WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 24. CHRISTMAS EVE! Last Time ok the Present Programme. Last Time of the Present Programme. Last Time of the Presknt Programme. Last Time of the Preseut Programme. Last time of Chimes, Changes, and Joy Bells Last time of '■ Write me a Letter from Home" Last time of "Silver Lake Varsoviana" Last time of the Great Comic Trio, " The Schuioker , ; i'amily " Last time of the Great Comic Song and Dance, " Walking in the Starlight " Last time of "The Yaller Girl that Winked at Me" Last time of " Tell me, Mary, how to Woo Thee " Last time of "The Anchor's Weighed" Last time of " Hampsteud l-leath," with variations Last time of "Delek Xvlta,"- -from Norma Loit time of " Copenhagen Waltz" Last time of " Micodeinus Johnson,'' &c, &c, ifec.' Concluding, for the last time, with the laughable .. i J'arce of THE SHAVING SALOON. Mr Brown, the Barbtr .. .. Henry Lynch, inn. Billy Turps, an Auckland Lanikin Willy Lynch Louis Dupree, Frenchman .. Robert Lynch I'at O'Connell, anlr.ahman ■ ... Harry Seymour Mr Jackson.. .. .. .. George Lyncli Pompey, the Barber's Assistant Frank Veiton &c, &c, . . &.C. First Class, 3s ; Second Class, 2s ; Back, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 3 p.m. Carriages may be ordered for quarter-past 10 p.m. ! HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. N.8.-FRIDAY (Boxing Night) an 4 SATURDAY will be positively tho Last Appearances of the Bell ringers in Auckland. For both occasions a Monster Programme has been prepared including now novelties and old favorites. For full particulars sco Friday's morning papers. DRINCE-OF WALES THEATRE. OPEN EVERY EVENING ■ - . WITH THE. THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE. For a few nights only, previous to their departure for the South. CROWDED LA.ST EVENING .TO THE DOORS. CROWDED !--■'■ CROWDED ! ; !CROWDED! QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE, Consisting of the. following TALENTED ARTISTS LIZZIE WATSON, ' ;. .. , .;, Great-Britain's Star Serio-Cpmique. HARRY BRAHAM, . London Star Comique, - ALICK O'BRIEN, : - : The original Indiarubber Salamander Sam. MADAME BLANCHE, Daring Lady Trapeziennc.' MAT RILEY, ; T ■ The Gem of Old Ireland. r - •* » '-••- . , MONS. HAMEW", . -. ■>-< ■-■ Flying Trapeze Artist. ••.' -; •-' • '■' C. T. BAKER, ; "..;. American Songjaiid I)ance Performer. ,• .IT PROGRAMME: >■ pabtl... Overture .. ...-.■• ..■ '?.;'"' ..'Band Song (Irish Comicalities) .... Mat Riley Song (Comic) —.<'Tooral-ooral-ooral- , . lee .. Harry Braham Song (Serio-comic) — " T.he Little Co- '' . I quette" ..ri ./- -','.'■■ .. ' ■■Lij&ie'"Watsbn! , Song and Danee —" Sweet»Magnqlia'■'•' ; Alick O'Brien ComioDuet—'^'Floraa'nd'Robin'i'^ ''•'.'; i Lizzie Watson1 and Hartyßrahaim. :;:! '■ , •' '■''■; Interval ot-ten minutes;' ':'; ; ', Jl PART IL'"1"!_"'.- " Overture .. .. .... ~ .... Band.. Song and Dance—" Chequered Polo- ■ • ' naise" ■■•■ v- C.-T. Baker Song—" Junius Anton jus. Brown,,the . j r.c i «3- ■' '• | Tragedian" .. .. .. Harry Braham..: Serio-comic Medley (Irish) Nolly and " I Patrick's Love Story .. . .... Lizzie Watson I Song and Dance (Dutch) ...i.' ~. • > 'Alick'O'Brien Song (Irish), " Why Can't Paddy be a . ■ s»IR Gentleman" .. ..y?/. >. . Mafctßiley Trapeze Performance .. Mademoiselle Blanche and Monsieur ffifmewi r i -*'' To conclude with a Laughable B"«ttoo.}«iP aJiß _ u MY WIFE IS GONE'fo WHENTIRISOTANENARORIP; ' ' K -v.-»ug* r ME g SE g;; O - B j{, IEN) BAKER. RILEY : . Dress Circle Tickets can be purchased at-Mi Upton's. LOOK OUT FOR; '^.".';''' pYgmalion and his galadea, ON "■'■■ '■' '"' BOXING NIGHT. J. GARDNER, Agent..- M. HEGARTY, Manager. . -Q--A1 O U T C fiTS U C, THE HAIRLESS HORSE, Captured on the Wilds of Australia, WILL BE ON EXHIBITION on SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, the 2Cth, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Instants, At premises in Victoria street, close to Queen street, opposite Union Bank Open on Saturday from 11 to 1, 3to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m. ; other days from 3to 5, and 7to 9 p.m. j Admission-" . Mies Slid Gentlemen, is < Children, 64-



■fHB SCOTCH DWARF THE SCOTCH DWARF ! ' THE SCOTCH DWARF ! THE SCOTCH DWARF ! •IFIRST APPEARANCE OF THE SCOTCH DWARF TO -NIG H T. Who will relate his History, SingaScatoh Comic Song and Dance the Highland Fling, at the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, _„„ _^ v Combined with THE GOURLAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS. *3" NO ADVANCE JUT PRTCISS. "©* Open Daily from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. - .Admission, is : Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s May be secured during the day. N.B.—The Exhibition open on Christmas Day dusing the usual hours. TTISITORS from the Thames are * respectfully informed that owing to existing arrangements the Royal Exhibition cannot possibly open f»t Grahamstown. CIT* HALL, AUCKLAND. Open every day this week from 10 am. till 10 p.m. S^AND AED EIHE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW HeAl> OFFICE .. .'. DUNEDIX. This Company is now prepared to isuie Policies against Fire and Marine risk at lowest current rates G. W. BINTNEY, Agent for the' Province of Auckland. A TJCKLAND & NORTH SHORE jt\- STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). SPECIAL. TRIPS (With sanction of Harbour Board), /or the special accommodation of the public, ON CHRISTMAS, BOXING DAY, AND i SATURDAY. The p.s. ENTERPRISE, No. 1, Will run every hour to and from Woodside (Stokes Point). First trip from Auckland, 8 a.m., in lieu of time table. Cars will be in attendance to the Strawberry Bedt ane elsewhere. Fare, (id per mile. The TAKAPUNA Will run every half-hour between Queen- street Whar and Victoria Wharf, North Shore. First trip from Auckland, 9 a.m. The DEVON PORT Will run every hour to and from Devonport Wharf direct, in accordance with time table. By order of Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager, RACES! R A C.E S ! SWEEPS' for Shares iv the Sweep stakes for the forthcoming Races will take plac« at the City Club Hotel on WEDNESDAY, at H pirn. U. N. ABBOiT. AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, TO BB HELD OX BOXING DAY AND 27&H DECEMBER, 1873 ON THE ELLERSLIE RACECOURSE. Stewards : Mr Thomas Morrin Mr Joseph Banks Mr James Russell Captain Fraser Major George. • ) Judge: Judge Beckham. ••';'" Starter': >- ■ ■ '- -- - <•■< ; ■ Mr Robert Wynyard. .". .. ' GiMiif. 6V'iaiVUouKsi:".':,',"! i.V- .■ Mr Thomas Brown. '• - .'-;; HAri>icA'ppEßs :'•■ ■■• ;1 Mr Joieph Banks- ...* | • ■ Mr Joseph. Bennett ' *'"'- Major George. '~,.- --iVi'iV" '•> Clerk of the Scales : '•'■•■••'';: Mr/SVilliam Marks* y .■ ; , •■ i rv ■( r:■v ■'. i^f '•_ • ■•. ''-1 :_ ;,-■■•—_ ' The following.are, the - .'..' ;.j CHARGES FOR ADMISSION Tot^ll above Races :— For each Person 1Q ho Course ~ .. 10 , -,F.or e»ch Person K)wet T, " '•' i " ■■■i - - Ssddling Padt'M^ «••* t$ (*; 9 W « 10 'o' ' -ForeSch Person to the Upper Stand: — First day 5 0 Second day 2 6 ~ih >* Is' 'J' i•& »v. For each Horseman 3 6 For each One-horse Vehicle .;■' ..'' .'. B*'6 For «ftch Two-horse Vehicle .. f.- .. 10 0 Tickets for the Grand Stand, and Railway to the Course, may ba had at Messrs Upton & Co.'s, Sta tioners, Queen-street, up till 12 o'clock on the morning of the Raco. JOSEPH BENNETT, Hon. Secretary. THE RACES. A DMISSION to the Course will i» be afforded by meant of two entrances—one fronting the m ft i n road, close to the Hayp 9« Bri« Hotel,- aiid iiit nttigp m ilie side jaiui, %m the Railway m oisiii:



VA TJ XHA L L &AEDE NP, NORTH SHORE. W. WELLS & SON, Proprietors. BOXING. DAY. The Proprietors of the above Grounds beg to intimate to their numerous Friends and the Public generally that they have engaged the services of the AUCKLAND TEMPERANCE DRUM AND FIFE BAND _ ■ ■'•" • T6R BOXING DAY, When those who feel disposed to trip it on the l'ght fantastic too can do so to their full enjoyment. Games of Ouoits.and other.Atbletic Sports will be got up, for' which (if moderate inducement offer) prizes will be given. Quoits, Gib, with eighteen or twenty-one yards, as the competitors can agree. Swings, &c, plenty of Shade, Nice Walks, and abundance ef cool arbours Refreshments to be had on the place, such as Tea, - Coffee. Gingerbeer, Lemonade/ &c, but no in toxicating Drinks dispensed. Admission to the Gardens — JUSTS I X P EN C E. -E» AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING- of the Members of the Auckland Turf Club will be held at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street dn'FRIDAY, the 9th day of January next, at 3 p.m. JOSEPH BENNETT, Hon. Sec. A. T. C. Auckiand Turf Club Office, Dec. 23, 1373. IV/T EC H A NlO S;.;; IN STITU TE. 1?INE ARTS AND,, INDUSTRIAL '.'. j EXHIBITION. I■■•i ': . ■ ■ ■ An Exhibition in connection with the above Institu tion, and on behalf of the Funds of the Technical Classes, which have been so successfully started, will be held during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Tl|e following gentlemen form the Committee :— Mr P. A. Philips Mr G. M. Reed Mi Humphreys Mr K. .T.Moss M* W. Sloane, treasurer Mr J. Wrigley Mi1 E. Bartloy Mr-<i. AY. Heslop Mb .T. C. Hoyte Mr J. H. Burns Mb H. C. Wade. Mr J. Cakler Mr —. Smith (Jessie Niccol) . .; Thames Committrb: ; ' ' Me Wm. Rowe Mr J. L. Bagnall M* B. W. IJollia Mr H. S. Severn Mr A. Dewar Th : Exhibition will consist of some of the choicest Paintings of ancient and modern Masters, Statuary and Photographs, including the whole of the splendid collet tion of Fiji and other Island Photographs, Manu factures and Curiosities collected during the recent cruisi of the Jessie Niccol; specimens of Local In dustr es, Needle and Fancy Work, Machinery in Motion, including a pair of splendid Yacht Knginos and Boilers, supplied by a patent valvelcss Donkey Engk c ; a large collection ot Mineral Specimens from the T lames ; also, two Models, representing the ijuuti titios 3f Gold and Silver exported from the Thames up t the present time ; Colonial-manufactured Jewellery and articles of Vertu. and other interesting articl s too numerous to mention. There will bo a most imposing ceremony on FRI DAY EVENING, 2Cth December, at 7 o'clock, when His Honor the Superintendent will deliver the Opening Address,—His Worship the Mayor, P. A. Philir.s, Esq., President of the Institute, in the chair. Admission t'o'tho Opening of the Exhibition by Soasoi TickoU only, issued at 5s each, the holders of which will have the privilege of introducing any members of the family at 2s each ; children under twelve, Is each. Admission on Monday, 2s each ; children, Is each. By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Royal Volunteer Band will, during the .evening, perform some choice selections of Music. By order of the Committee. : ' WM. CIfAPPEL, Secretary. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. T DESIRE to return my most sincere -L thanks to those who havo so kindly contributed on behalf of myself and children. I beg to ac knowledge having received the following sums ■:— From Messrs Hawkeswood and CO., Hobson streetj" . £4;Bs 6d ; from Messrs Fraser and Tinne, £1 5s 9d ; and from Messrs Masefleld and Yeoman, £11 12s Cd. And I. further desire to return my thanks to Mr Joseph Buchanan for the kindness, he has-shewn-ta .myself and family. (Signed) KATE WILLIAMS, ...• . Widow of the late William Williams. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-; fgl?.'S AS. BUE T O 'n.'S GIFT ENTER-p'rlS'E ■ Will be Drawn THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, ,at, the Parnell Hall, at 7 o'clock. - '■•"' ' 7 ALLEN'S LUNG- BALSAM THE E.EMEDY FOR CURING CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, BRONCHITIS,. ~. ASTHMA, AND CROUP. •; '. ... 1 AS AN EXPECTORANT IT, HAS NO, . . EQUAL. . It,is composed of the active principles of roots,and plants, whioh are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. i ■ : • ,■:■ . I ":: MINISTERS AND PUBLIC .SPEAKERS, Who are so often afflicted with throat'diseases, will . find a sure remedy in this, Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes giv« relief■/ but this Balsam/taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam afair trial? : will -be: pleased1 Wjth the result, and confess that ■•■■ - • THE SUBE REMEDY IS FOUND A.11 LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED rABROID. Is is but seven years since ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM was first offoredfor sale.. Its good.qualities were soon made .known at home ; and very'soon its 1 name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly : every Drug Store in. the-United States* —North; East,' South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher^ with the people.' • It it' well-known on. the Pacific: Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Austral ia'ld'fge orders are'received for ty r_§nd throughout Canada it is well and favorably ■Iffownj-'and sold everywhere.-1 ' ■'• v '■"■ Read jvhat.CajSi. Foster 4in'ite3.~ %' »-» Port Brjjj.iVJ£LL,.March 23. Messrs Perry Davis & Son : Sirs.—l am pleased to notify you of the benefit which I have received from: Allen's Lung Balsam." Having being troubled with a C.cjujjh for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. liihme diately procured it, and found- it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOSTER. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1866. Messrs J. N. Harris & Co. : Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'3 LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles sunc me in March Jast, and I find that persons who try the Balsam once come back again for more, as it gives them satisfaction : and I recommend it in preference to any other medicine for Coughs or Colds. Please tend me six dozen bottles as soon as possible.—l am, yours, &c, THOMAS J FLETCHER, Druggist. P.S. —I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it give* general satisfaction. Sold by all Dealers in Family Medicines. WHOLESALE AGENTS, h © 8 NATHAN_& CO., Avoids* %%>



.. .• L^ pcrr li c picnic 'iiijiyii^ m° t * j °h ihl The Patent Paddle Steamer Lady Bow en A. Kasiur, will leave "Auckland Wharf on Boxing day, at 10 a.m. for above. RETURN TIOTCETS-2S Gd. ~*r if- &. f I 1 H H. a qj *SyN^- Eclipse Will leave the Wharf, Auckland, for Riverhead, at 9.30 a.m and )&, p.m., returning from Riverhead at 1 30 p m. on Boxing Day. M. LOGAN. DNET. /^Jj'^lPsCvS. The favorite'l-egular trader fc i%feMgoi&> Alice Cameron Will sail.on or about TUESDAY, 30, th instant. For freight or passage apply tij '-" HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. /^ HE I S T M A S ; B E E F. i T (TO FA T FO R S A LTING. ! foiling Beef, 2Ad per Tb - : Roasting Piece, 4rl per lb-1 ; Lamb, from 2s 6d perljuarter G.eese, Fat Fowls, khd Ducks; at LOW PRICFS, j ' '■ to effect elegance. * ':■'-. A. DORNWELL. r . | EXTENSION OF TIME. LENDERS will be .received until -S-j Noon of the Oth day of January, 1874, for the Erection of an Hotel at Cambridge, Waikato. Plans and specification canbeseen at the Junction Hotel, Newmarket. I. R, VIALOU, Archittct, Hamilton, Waikato. THE MAZE ! THE MAZE ! OPENS ON i CHRISTMAS DAY. | Tlie most amusing thing this .Season. Covers nearly an acre. Everyone should go into it, " ADMISSION—SIXPENCE. ROS>BANK NURSERY, NORTH SHORE. AUCKLAND MARKET, i PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Market will remain open until • eleven o'clock this Christmas Eve. On-Friday Nkxt (Boxing Day), the Market will be Closed ut eleven a m. F, BRODIE, Town Clerk. ' December 24, 1873. TENDERS FOR CARTING ROAD METAL, SCORIA ASHES, &c. ' City Counr-il Offices, ' Auckland, December 19,1873. riIENDERS for the above work, in JL terms of specifications to be seen In the City .Surveyor's Office, will bereceived by the City Council until noon on MONDAY, the 29tlrDeceniber inst. - - F. BRODIE, • Town Clerk. THE Insurances Offices wil,l t)lose on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 25th, 26th, and 27th December. UUJNL>, half a five pound Note yesterday .—The owner can have same -at Stab office. ,:.. ..- . ,vj. -■. ■■■ '■■ '9SM'- BOARD OF EDUCATION. MEETINGS to ' Elect Committees for 1874 will be held as follows :— Auckland'Wes.t, No. .1,, at thelSchool, omT-TfBS-1 DAY, 13th January, athalf-past.7 p.m.. Auckland West, No 2. at the School, on TUES DAY, 13th January, athaU-past 7 p.m ~ -.; Auckland East, at the' Young' Men's Christian Association Rooms, on .WEDNESDAY, 7th January, at 7.30 p.m. FREDERICK" J:~ MOSS, ,■,,' .•:.; . Secretary. 1.0. G.T., HOP^vpF PARNELL, No.' 20. THE Lodge will" meet at'S 30' am. on the 26th instant. A full attendance of. aiembers requested. *' N.B.—Refreshment Tickets can be' obtained bj Members for self or friends of Brother ,C. Witheford, W.C.T., or any member of the Committee-—By order. GEORGE P. PRIESTLY, W.S. ' 1.0. G.T. DEMONSTRATION. „ GOOD SAMARITAN'LODGE, No. p.. ... THE Members of the above Lodge are requested to meet in the Lodge-room, -Wellesley street, on FRIDAY MORNING next, at 8.10 o'clock, preparatory-to joining-their 'Brethren andv listers of the Order in the Albert Barracks at 10 o'clock. By order of the Lodge. ~. ct-Ji ■ :i' OSMUND LEWIS, W.5.,. Dec. 23, 1873. -": . ; ■ " : UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEYf 0 ZEALAND.,,, V v n ~.- , THE List of Applications for Snares wiU.Cleseonthe 6th Jan\iary.i .■_ : . , i a ' "•'■ JAMES MILLS, h.l , .k -w Secretary p¥6'tem/r9 1^" E W CALED ON I A WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OF ,_ _ SYMONDS STREET & KARANGAHAPE ROAD Private ■'ESfTRAKCE-^SYHo^DS'STREET. ' LIST OF PRICES^ Martell's and Hennjessy'sEale,Brandy, 4s p,er bottl^.j -small, 2s "^ ■ • >'-^'-tJ l- MartelL£ and Hennessy's Dark Brandy,' 4s per bottle; ■ j small, 2s Greejuess and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4»and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2a Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle,- "2a1 '"-' Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s „.„ . Ruin, 3s per bottle; small bottle Is 6d, , Old Jamaica RHinf, 4s Cpr'd'of) per bottle1-; small bottle; 2s -■ - ■ • *~:~" '::. . Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2b Amontillado Sherry, 6s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old^Tawny PortvWirfe.^s ;-smaM, 2s 6d English Ginger Wine, 38 per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 6s 6d pc bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, 68 6d per bottle Champagne, 8s 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, la 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof) same as from Bonded Store. Aportsd cases of the above made up families and picnic parties, §&M¥Eli EVI.NS.ON2 p it 0 P ft« l l' o M



FNITED METHODIST FREE C H TJ, R C ti. OPENING .OF NE\t CHANEL. Services in connection with the Opening.of the nejv r Chapel; atthbjuilci.ion of Vincent and Bfyt-sfcrpets,' will be held as follows:— ■-;-■• On SUNDAY, December 28, threo Sermons will be preached. In the morning, at 11, by the Rev G. H. Turner ?. 'in-'the"Afterriddn, nt 3, by the Eev S. Bunn ; and in ttie Evening, at half.-past 6, by the Rev A. Rkih. - - On SUNDAY, Jauuary 4,1874, the Rev W. J. Williams, of Coromahdcl, will" preach morning at 11, and Evening, at half-past 0. . ~ A Collection will be made at the "close of each ' Servioe in aid of the Building Fund. | TO. LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to JnO. Kirkwood.E .'. . '.... QH RISTM! A. S s"k_LE^> 2 cases Girl's Kid ..26 1 case Larger.. \. .."..' ".'.' ..36 3 trunks Ladies' House Boots ~ ~. .. 4 6 2 trunks Spanish Leather .... .. .. 5 0 2 trunks Gent's Elastic Sides .. -.. .. 10 8 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes , .. , .. ... 4 6 ' 2 dases Gent's Oxford Shoes '"".. .. ..6 6 Slippers in Great Variety. " """* ! J. R'o UT, | High .street.



BjOY-AL GEORGE HOTEL, I ' NEWMARKET. ' "d S. ■' Jft OAC HB, Proprietor J-Ai. (late of the Blue Post DiidtNCJ'Rooms), begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has succeeded in securing the above premises, and having.at very great-expense thoroughly bitted and ' Renovated the entire Hotel, now offeis his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. "RV'SV ROACHE, Proprietor.



MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. tTNREDEE MED AND OVERTIME j PLEDGES/ 1872-73. ' GOLD AND' SILVER -WATCHES, ".' RINGS, LOCKETS, EARRINGS, BRACELETS, ETC. B. TON X S & CO. •-,;- HAVE been instructed by Mr L. Neumegkn to sell by auction on Monday next, the 29th, at 11 o'clock, UNREDEEMED and OVERTIME PLEDGES :— 1871 440..March 23..0 pen-faced Gold Geneva Watch ISSt 790.. May 27.. Open-faced Silver Verge Watch 'H 918...Tune 17..G01d Ring J 1211.. July 31.. Gold Chain ; ' 1415..5ept 2..G01d Locket , - . :t - • 1628.. Oct 7.. Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch 1677.. 14.. Gold and Turquoise Brooch 1687.. 15..4 Studs and 3 Rings : -. i 1755.. 25..G01d Hunter Lever Watch, Hair. Guard, Pin, Locket, Pencil Case, and Links • 1801. .Nov 1.. Gold Albert Chain and Locket ISOS.. 2.,Open-faced-Silver'Geneva-Watch ■ Albert Chainand'Earrings 1862.. 9.. Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch 1590.. 14.. Open-faced G old Lever Watch 1901.. 15.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1927.. 22..2 Hair Bracelets ' . . -i 1970.. 30..G01d Geneva Hunting Watch 1970..Dec 2..G01d Ring 1990... 5..G01d Earrings and Ring 2003.. 7..G01d Pin . . : 2007..' 7..Open r faced Gold Geneva-Watch, Locket, and Seal ZOIC.. 9.. Open-faced Gold Watch 2035.. 12.. Open-faced Silver Verge Watch Neglige" Greenstone ' 2068.. 18..G01d Ring - 2094.. 23. .Gold Studs and Links 2102.. 24..G01d Ring 2105.. ■ 24..Silver Hunting Geneva WatcK ■•'•'■"• 13 2117:. 27.. Gold Brooch and Earrinfrs 2133.. 28..G01d Brooch ,3126.. 23..0 pen-faced Silver Lever Watchj 1873. 3..Jan ■ 1., Gold Ring. . • -. -)-■.•.■';■■ 22.. 3..Open-faced Silver Lever Wafch and 1 Chain 52.. 9..G01d Ring \ • 60.. Jan 10.. 2 Gold Pins • 64.. 10.. Wedding and Keeper Ring . . ... . SO.. 13.'.G01d Alfert Chain and Greenstone 121.. 20..G01d Ring 135.. 21.. Gold Bracelet and 2 Chains 157.. 25..0 pen-faced Gold Lever Watch and flair Guard 158.. 25..G01d Coin ,169.. 28..Silver Lever Hunting Watch and Gold Chain 264.. Feb 14..G01d Chain 273.. I*.. Silver Hunting Ger°va Watch 276... 17.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and Greenstone 280.. 18.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch 29?... ..- 19.. Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch 294.. : 19..G01d Albert Chain 307.. 24.. Open-faced Silver Watch 326.. I- 26.. Gold Ring.., " '. . ... . r .,,,: 33-7 V. ; "27;'.'Open-|aced Silver.; Geneva-, Watch.. and Chain ■c >. . , -355.. March 4.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch . • 359.. 4..Gold'Broocli J" •* \\ '. V" 362.. -•■'4;.;Gbldßr6ocn'-'t --: '; "° " " l ■' •394.. I 10..G01d Hunting:Leyer Watch 428.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch ana Chain •437.. ' 15..0 pen-faced Gilt Geneva.Watch ■ ' .441.. 17.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 449.. 17..G01d Ear-rings 460.. 19..G01d Necklet and Ring'■' 470.. 21.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 475.. 21.. Diamond, Ring .... , 612.. 27..G01d Locket 528.. 28..0peliMaoed'-GehevaIVe'rge-Watcn ' 530.. 28. .Gold Brooch and Ring 534.. 29..G01d Bracelet 550.. 31.. Gold Ear-rings, Wedding & Keeper -..Ring 689.. April 5.. Silver Lever Hunting-Watch, and Gold Albert Chain 595.. 7..G01d Albert Chain ■:'■ 599.. ; -, S..Gold.BiXKxch u -\ • r,,,.-, -s r ,■;. ■ f 625.. v 12.. 'Goldßing 037.. 15.. Gold Albert Chain and Locket, 656.. 2U..G01d Chain-Seal and-2 jPjns •■' •- J- C 65.. Ear-rings--•-■■ 688.. ; _25"i. Silver.. Lever -Hunting Watch-- - 694.. . - 25..G01d Ring ' ■-. ,- -- . =■■-- ''-- i 704! i» ! .Silver Lever .Hunting Watch' -•- -. , 759..May o..Open-faced Silver Lever Watch ■ • ij 1 760.. 6.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch, Chain,' Greenstone, Coin, Cross, 2 Ear ">"f^V Rings, Brcoelv King>and'Neglige" ,771...; 9.. Gold Rings 796.. 13.. Silver anjl Quartz Broochi ■ ''.. v 818.. 17..GoldB'roOT?r , . r ..... 830.. 20..G01d Neglige arid Locket ■;■.■:■ t 834.. 21.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 841.. 22..G61dRihg" 1 ■ 857.. . . i26j;..2 Gold:Sings-.j. ■-./ ,ij^.-i.j-. \ i. ---867.. 28. Gold Chain and Studs 876.. • 28..Silver Lever Hunting Watch and Chain %x r ■". ', -~- 5 a f 886.. : Locket. " ~.:..:.. ..,i: " ' 893..June 2..Silver-Hunti:rg v 'V'erge:W.atcb/' l"' •896.. 2..Gpld Brooch ,1; ■'•' •*•.•■■* -939... 10..Open-faced'Silver Gehe'vaWatcn' ' 950.. 3 12..G01d Chain ••Ear-rings'and'Green- Stone , «■--, ■■ - - •-' * l ■-. 961.. » 13.. 4 Gold Studs - - J: - t :rj-' -.**..- -:• 1872 ■■- '- ' * 2023"'.? Dec, 10.;SP>Qf Toflls^ -.'V V* ■'{•' ''•; '!•) r"' 18TS ' "■■ -■' ,•■ ■ "■' ■■ - \ .'■ '•. •" 181.. Jan 30..Sextant . ~.. .". ; 203..Peb ,4..pornopean , , .. . . 221.. Clock1 ■>^^'.- : • -^ -'. r- J r ""v- '' •■6oQ'..April 8..T001s it/'1.'1' la /.':' -'»■< >J . 613.. 10..Field Glas* 673.. 22..8 Law Books , , 662,, ... 21..Concertina ' 7^4 ..'May 2..,8ajr and Ches.sflien .. • „ .„ ■/750.. '■■■ s.\Bag and riccolo -■ ' *" ■ " >v ' 845.. 23. .1 pair Winkers •■ • =•• - •■< 1252.. March 15.. Counterpane, BlanketrSkirt, Jacket 2489.. June 7.. Blanket; Coat anS Vest ' 2696.. 20..5i1k Jacket 3423.. Aug 5.. Blanket, &c. 3584.. 15.. 3 Counterpanes, Chemise and Drawers , ■. 3792.. 28.. Coat 3504.. 29..C0at, Vest, and Drawers MONDAY, JANUARY 12. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. . ROSEBANK. TH E Subscribers nave been in-v structed to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, January 12,1874, That Valuable Freehold Property, situated at the foot of the^Flagstaff Hill, Devonport, and known as rosebaNK, sntidiyjcled into fifteen allot - jnenta. SAMUEL COOIHIANE h -SOK, 'X