SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

YESTERDAY—(Continued)

(Before His Honor Chief Justice Sir G< A.

Aniey.)

ALLEGED QUICKSILVER STEALING

George Adolphus Adams stated that he saw a quantity of quicksilver in the posses sion of Barclay. It was taken to Grahams town to see what could be done with it. He watched the proceedings of the prisoner and Barclay, and subsequently gave information to the police. . In cross-examination he acknowledged to ,-.~r ""lees that he had written a characteristic I' .<_-rto Mr Barclay, which was read to the Court :— Nov. 4, 1872. Dear Sik, I saw Anderson the other day, and asked for the third in that little business, and he said I was to look to you. Now, lam not to be bluffed. I intend having a third or you know the consequences. An early answer will oblige. Yours, &c., E. A. Adams. Mr Rees contended that the testimony of Adams was not to be relied upon as he had already admitted that in one instance he had told a falsehood.

His Honor summed up, when the jury pronounced the prisoner not guilty. He was then discharged,

THIS DAY.

[His Honor took his seat at ten o'clock.]

KECEIVIXC; STOLEN PKOI'EHTY

Thomas Henry Barclay appeared in answer to a charge of receiving on the Kith day of October 12S pounds of quicksilver, the pro perty of the Puriri Quartz Crushing Company well knowing the same to have been stolen. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion, and Mr Rees for the defendant.

Mr Brookfield having addressed the jury on the particulars of the case, called upon Mr Albert Beetham who, upon entering the witness box, was again questioned by pri soner's counsel, Mr Rees, upon the nature of his religious belief. He was then catechised by Mr Rees, and his replies may be thus enumerated. He was a member of the Church of England, being baptised into that church. He believed in a Supreme Being ; but he had doubts as to future punishments and rewards. He believed in God's power to reward and punish; he also believed that in taking an oath he was invoking the Divine presence to witness the truth of his evidence, and that he felt an oath to be binding on his conscience. His Honor, having cited similar cases, ad mitted witnesses' evidence upon oath.

Mr Albert Beetham then gave testimony, which was but a repetition of his evidence yesterday in relation to James Anderson, who was acquitted on the charge of stealing the quicksilver which Barclay was supposed to have purchased at one-fourth its real value. John Allen was next called, and deposed that he was battery manager at Coromandel in 1871, and that by the order of Mr Beetham he closed up the battery and left the bottles of quicksilver in the battery. Boyle and Kennedy were the only persons who knew where it was deposited.

Witness's evidence was virtually the same as that which he gave on the trial of Ander son. When he went to give up possession of the battery to the Emily Company the pri soner and Mr Brame also went up, but he could not say then for what purpose. They were present when he discovered that the quicksilver was gone. It was at that time worth 4s 6d per pound.

To Mr Rees : Nine months had elapsed between the time of his closing the battery and discovering that the quicksilver v/as stolen. He coiild not tell whether Mr Bain or any of the directors had visited the battery in the interval. Mr Brame took possession of the battery in the presence of Barclay, and he handed the key to that gentleman.

Ewdard Adolphus Adams deposed that he knew the prisoner, with whom he resided at the Tiki, in Coromandel, about thirty yards from the Emily battery. He then proceeded to repeat the evidence he gave to the Court in the case of Anderson. He was promised a suit of clothes out of the "little business," but did not get it. To Mr Rees : He did not make a full statement before the Magistrate because he thought lie had said enough ; he divided his evidence.

Mr Eees then read witnesses depositions , made at Coromandel, which, in some material respects, differed from his evidence to-day, and cross-examined him closely upon many points ; he was certainly promised a suit of clothes, but whether meeting-house clothes or work-a-day clones was not specified. The third party in the sharing of the profits was himself, but he was over-worked, and at once made up his mind to blow it. He was afraid from -what Barclay hinted that Anderson might give him a knock on the head and settle him, and put him away with the,quick silver. His Honor thought a good deal of what the prisoner said was irrelevant. To Mr Eees :He had only asked once to have a share by word of mouth. The letter was again read to the Court; he did expect a third in the little business, and intended to givg information as he subsequently did ; Barclay owed him money in the form of wages ; he was anxious to get some money ; he was excited when he wrote the letter, and the error he had committed was a slip of the pen ; he laid the information because of his disappointment in not getting the suit of clothes ; he did not think the case was so black at first ; he was hard up, and threatened the prisoner to get something out of him. To Mr Brookfield : Very few persons passed the battery. He believed that the finding of the quicksilver was a secret in the locality. He was very hard up at the time. The Emily Company owed him £65 for wages. He did talk of summoning the company, but prisoner said it would be of no use as he held a bill of sale over every thing. James Anderson was then sworn, and s*^v +;hat he was a miner. Knew the '" \*£er ; had dealings with him in October *.:*rc. Sold him. some quicksilver, but could' not state the weight, as Barclay took that. The quicksilver was in bottles. Saw prisoner in his own house about the quicksilver ; Adams was present. He said he had found some quicksilver by the battery. Prisoner said the company was not in a position to buy it, but if there was lOOlbs he (Barclay) would give him £10 for it. The quicksilver was accordingly weighed, and a cheque was handed to him for the amount; he found the silver between the road and the creek, about 50 yards from the battery. He could not say how it got .there ; he was striking a stone with his pick when the chips rattled among the bottles, containing the quicksilver. The chipping of the stone was simply idle exercise. He made no attempt to discover the owner ; nor would he had there been three times the amount. To Mr Rees : Had made a similar state ment to the constable before he was arrested. He made no secret of the matter. John Hudson, clerk in the office of the Moanatairi Company, Grahamstown, proved that the prisoner called at the office and offered the quicksilver for sale, but as the Company expected a quantity from London

he did not then purchase it; lie subsequently negotiated for the 1281bs. at 4s 9'cl pter Ib.

Mr Brookrield addressed the jury for the' prosecution, and Mr Rees for the defence.

His Honor then went very carefully over the evidence. The jury had not returned with their ver dict at a quarter past 4.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

130 OUNCES GOLD PROM THE

GQLDON CALF.

GRAHAMSTOWN

This day.

Prince Imperial Tribute.—A crushing of 18 tons of stone has yielded 20 ozs. 15 dwts of stone.

Manukau Tribute. —The trial crushing has yielded 2 ozs. 9 dwts. of gold. Lowe's United Tribute of Tookey mine broke into the main shaft to-day from the low level.

Windsor Castle. —Thirty pounds of specimen have been taken from the stopes. Golden Calf. —Retorting is going on. A yield of 130 ounces ot gold from 45 tons of stone is expected.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

GOLD STRUCK IN THE VAN.

COROMANDEL

This day y 3 p.m

The Van.—Good gold has been struck in the old drive above Bennett's tramway, 70 feet from the Bismarck reef. There is fifteen inches of stone, which washes splendid prospects. The memorialists to the Education Board for the creation of a district under the Act met last night. In answer to the Board's letter they defined the district as including Lower Kapanga township, and recommended that a site for a school be chosen somewhere between the Post-office and Kapanga Creek, near the main road.

A meeting of the Venus Company was held this morning, biit came to no definite decision. The Beach G.M. Co. have offered to amal gamate with the Green Harp and Venus, allowing the Venus 1,500 shares, or one tenth. The meeting was favourable to amalgamation if more liberal terms were offered, the Beach Company paying the lia bilities of the old Venus Company.

TAURANGA.

This day,

The Southern Cross arrived at half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon. She will sail again at six this evening. It is rumoured here that Mr Mackay has purchased the Whangamata block.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

THE WELLINGTON RACES

WELLINGTON.

This day.

The programme of the Wellington races is published. The meeting will take place on the 6th and 7th of March. The following are the events :—

First Day.

Maiden Plate, £40. Weights : 3 year old, Bst. 21bs.; 4 year old, 9st, 21bs.; 5 year old, 9st. 121b5.; 6" year old, lOst. Distance, 1£ miles.

Jockey Club Plate, £25 ; with sweepstake of £3. Distance, 2 miles. Ladies' Purse of £20. Distance, 1^ miles. Wellington Plate, £40. Hack Race, £10.

Second Day

Hurdle Race, £30. Hunt Park Stakes, £50. Publicans' Purse, £25. Consolation Handicap, £20.

Miss Aiken announces one of her readings for Wednesday next.

The Wellington Rifle Association's meet ing commences on Friday. The Independent in another article on the Brumner coal mines accuses Mr Curtis of not keeping faith with Mr Vogel. The s.s. Phcebe sailed South yesterday.

LYTTELTON.

This day. The s.s. Alhambra sails for Wellington to day.

TARANAKI.

This day. Major Atkinson has addressed his con stituents and received a vote of thanks.

DUNEDIN.

This day,

The stock of Mr George, photographer, was insured for £250. He was on the pre mises when the fire broke. Mr Robson was burned out for the third time, and was uninsured on each occasion. Mr Munro, monument-maker, estimates his loss at £140. Mr Gilchrist was insured for £600. His total loss is £2,300. His Excellency the Governor, after visiting Alexandra and Clyde, proceeded to Queens town. Sergeant Ryan, charged with shooting Detective Farrell, has been further remanded.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day,

A deputation of the Chamber of Com merce waited upon the Provincial Govern ment and urged the completion of Harbour

works. The libel action, Macassey v. Ward and Belfield, has been settled. The defendants are to pay costs, give £10 to the Timaru Hospital, and withdraw the plea of justifi cation.

The rain has slightly affected crops

rtl EVfitfitfa- stai*, wbdntesdas, January 15, 1873.



We learn that our enterprising young citizen, Mr W. Messenger, has this day led to the hymeneal altar a very charming young lady of this city. They are both old inhabitants —at least their parents are. We wish them much happiness. We understand it was one of the most elegant turn-outs that we have had in Auckland lately. The carriages were fur nished by Mr F, Quick, five vi number, which conducted their costly freight to Ota huhu, to an excellent breakfast provided by mine host Rogers, to which, we dare say, ample justice was done. We hear, also, that flags were put up at Newmarket.—[Advt.]



Special Advertisements. MILLINERY, MANTLES, AND DRESS MAKING. A LARGE and Efficient Staff of Designers and Workers in the above depart ments are constantly on the premises, and any material purchased from us can be made up in twenty-four hours if required. Si & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen and Wypdham street*.



TENDERS WANTED, j HHENDERS will be received at the JL Superintendent's Office, Auckland, till notto of TUESDAY, 21st January, 1873, for the undernoteu Wrought-iron (screw-joint) Piping:— i 2 inch, about 900 feet 1| inch, about 2,800 feet | i mc**, about 1.750 feet T's, Bends, Elbows, Pltfgs, »nd Jam Nuts, at per dozen. Tenders to be at per lineal foot. | Delivery to be made at Engineer's Yard, Grahain's town, in quantities as may be required, within two months from date of acceptance of tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, j R. MILLETT, District Engineer. j January 14, 1573. T^ISTRICT OEDEHS. Militia arid Volunteer Office, Auckland, January Kb, 1872. Par. 2.—The Company llepresentativcs of the various Volunteer Corps of the Auckland District, in cluding those of the Otahnhu Company, will assemble Jn uniform on the Mount Eden Kille Range, at seven o'clock Oil WEDNESDAY MORNING NEXT, the 22nd instant, to i''iro the First Stage of the Match prescribed in Par. S, Fags 7, of the " Prize-firing Regulations, 1873." The Second Stage will be fired on the following morning (Thursday), the 23rd inst., at the same place and hour. The Company Representatives will provide their own Ammunition (HO rounds) to fire this match, but which will subsequently be re-placed from the Colonial Store. Any competitor using a Rifle Association Rifle on this or any other occasion of Government competitive firing will be disqualilicd. WM. GORDON, Major, Com. Auckland District. LOST. —The finder of two Brass Dog Collars will please leave them at the Royal Mail Hotel. LOST or Stolen, from Hobson street, a White Cockato. — The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Prospect Boarding-house, Hobson street. _ j £1 REWARD. LOST, between Dedwood and i Parnell, on the 14th instant, a small Pocket- ' book containing three £1 notes and £1 10s in gold.— j Any person leaving the same at the office of this paper will receive the above reward. lIS accordance with the 27th Clause of the Licensing Act, IS7I, 1 hereby give notice I that I intend to apply to the Worshipful Justices of j the Peace for the District of Auckland for a Transfer j of a License of the Army and Navy Hotel to MloilAEL Dinnin, of Auckland. ANNE FREER. Dated at Auckland, January 15, 1873. LODGE UNION, No. 154, E.G., OF I MARK MASTER MASONS. THE Opening Meeting of this Lodge will be held THIS EVENING! at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, at ">p.m., when all members are requested to attend. By order of the W.M. It. G. WADE, Secretary. MRS NORMAN, assisted by Miss Norman, begs to announce that she will Open a School for Young Ladies on MONDAY, 20th inst. Waterloo Quadrant (opposite Government House). CHEAP FEED FOR PIGS ASD POULTRY, WHEAT (slightly damaged) and FINE CANTERBURY SHARPS, at Low Rates, at COUPLAND'S PRODUCE STORES, (Old Theatre Royal.) -L> TjIOR DUNEDIN ANt^ X) w har f. WEsMi&t The Scn°°ner * !?*Miiißjitiii Excelsior 92 tona, will sail for Dunedin on FRlDa'y, 17th inst. For freight or passage apply to JOHN REID, No. 7, Queen street. EPSOM HOUSHJ SEMINARY, Onnhunga.—MßS LEWIS will receive her Pupils on WEDNESDAY, 22nd inst. TO LEGAL MANAGERS. OFFICE Plans of Gold Mines quickly and correctly drawn on reasonable terms. CHARLES PALMER, Draftsman, Shortland-street; and at Wayte's, Queen-street LOST Yesterday, a Black and Tan Gordon Setter Pup.—The finder will be re warded by returning the same to Mr Smart, Park Road (Grafton Road). RED QUEEN GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). HPHE Half-yearly Meeting of the X Shareholders of this Company will be held in the large room of the New Zealand Insurance Building, Queen street, Auckland, at 2.30 p.m., on TUESDAY, the 28th day of January instant. : To receive Directors' Report and Balance sheet. H. N. GARLAND, Legal Manager. Auckland, January 14, 1873. TJPPE R~SY"MONDS~STRBBTr— KJ MRS GLOVER'S Pupils will Re-assemble on TUESDAY, the 21st inst. THE Misses Cazaly are desirous of obtaining Pupils for Mnsic and Singing, of gagements as Morning Governesses. —Grey streert, Auckland. TO LE 71, in the most central position in Grahamstown, the Scotia Hotel, and large Hall, adjoining Railway Station. A. DORNWELL. IN returning thanks to the public of Auckland, and my constant customers in par ticular, I beg to intimate that in future I shall close at 7 p.m. on Weekdays, and 9.30 p.m. on Saturdays. I beg to state that a Saturday has hitherto been from 4a.m. to 12p.m. a BORNAVELL. TjIISH'S COMPOUND CONCEN JD TRATED EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA (As prescribed by the late Dr Stratford), Compounded of the purest ingredients, and will keep in any climate ; an agreeable, purifying, and slightly stimulating tonic. None genuine without the signature of the Sole Manufacturer, THOMAS FISH, CHEMIST, ETC., THE AUCKLAND PHARMACY, . Opposite St. Paul's Church, Princes street, For six years Dispenser to Drs Stratford and Wright. FISH'S, WORM POWDERS (As prescribed by the late Dr Stratford.) None genuine without the signature of THOMAS FISH, CHEMIST, Princes street, Auckunb, Brandy Bottles Wanted.,



Wanted WANTED, a respectable Lad for the ligfct duties of a Chemist's Shop.—Apply to J. C. Sharland. WANTE D, a respectable Lad in the Grocery trade.—t-ilanville & Ellyett, 144, QSeew street. WANTED, a General Servant. — For address apply office of this paper. WANTED, a smart active Lad to mind a Confectioner's Shop.—Apply to F. W. Ptim?, Newton. ANTED, six Men to Dig Clay.— Apply to B. Kean, at 10 a.m. to-morrow, Custom-house street Wharf. WANTED, a General Servant ; re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs J. Casey, Hobson street. WANTED, a Blacksmith for Wangapoa.—Apply to Hugh Craig, Wharf. WANTED, a good [Female Servant. Apply at the Captain Cook Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant for (Vrahamstown.— Apply at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson street, Aucl^and. WANTED KNOWN, that Hold- SHir & Co., "Wholesale'and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house-street. A iickland Sash, Door, aril Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coroniandel Saw Mill, Whansaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports, and deep water for loading. WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Patent Iron Ploughs, Circular Saw Benches, Pumps, etc., &c, at Alfred Smart's, next, Blue Post, Victoria street. WANTED, Purchasers for New and Second-hand Sewing Machines. Having enlarged the Fitting Shop, Vulcan lane, by the addition of a large Show-room, parties having Second hand Machines to dispose of may send them at once. Always on hand, New and Second-hand Machines adapted for household and manufacturing purposes. Repairs properly done. WANTKD TO LET, a First-class Temperance Hotel, centrally situated ; doing a large profitable business ; present tenant obliged to leave through sickness. Furniture, Goodwill, &c, can be had at valuation.—For particulars apply to Mr S. Vickera, • r>o, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kind of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts Rails Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ke, &c, at the lowest market prices, ah Yards. Custom-house street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest rates from the yard at the Firewood AVharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to W. KIBBY, junction of Queen and Grey streets, sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED KNOWN, that the un dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, a large Stock of First and Second-class Timber in lots to suit buyers, or for shipment either at the Yard, Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One hunga. JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant.



Entertainments. QHIAEINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK, THIS DAY (WEDNESDAY), JAN. 15. FOUlt NIGHTS ONLY. New Acts ! NkwHokheh! New Pantomimes ! last grand matinee: SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, At 2 o'Ct.ock P. M. From this date the price of ;i Ticket in the "Dress Circle will be 5s ; Seat on the Boxes, 5s ; Gallery, 2s ; Boxes (containing six chairs), 30s. All Bills against the Company to be presented on SATURDAY, the 18th inst., at 2 p.m. A LADY and Gentleman can have Board and Residence, with private rooms ; ( locality very healthy. -Apply otlice of this paper. p A Z A A E . A BAZAAR in aid of SIR GEORGE GREY'S VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS WIM, BE HELD IN THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE About the end of January next. Contributions in aid of the above are respectfully solicited by chaS. A. TAYLOR, Honorary Captain. HpIMBEK ON SALE at the Shed JL Breakwater road. Planed, Tongued, and Grooved, 9xl and Cxi; also, a Splendid Assort ment of all sizes First and Second-class. Vessels loaded with despatch. q a . HAERIS . Nov. 30, 1872. ONEHUNGA YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL WILL Re-open on "Wednesday, 22nd instant. Vacancies for Boarders. MRS. MORRISON. nPHE Misses Banks, assisted by Miss J- Cazaly, having Re-opened School, will he happy to receive Pupils for Music, Singing, and Dancing. Terms easy. Chomley House, Vincent lane, January 13, 1873. UMBRELLAS ! UMBRELLAS ! 1 HA A SILE: UMBRELLAS, at JL)\J\-J V/ 7s. 6d.; 500 ditto ditto (twilled), at 12s. Cd. —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, No. 80, Queen-street. TO BUTCHERS. A MEETING- of the Journeymen Butchers of Auckland will be held in the large ' room at the British Hotel on WEDNESDAY EVEN ING, at 8 o'clock, to take into consideration the question of Esrly Closing?. Master Butchers are particularly nqwuA tot atleud^ m m<M,



Drapery. 1 | CHEAP CLOTHING FOR THB CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP DRAPERY FOR TIJE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PUR CHASERS OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. 11. ATKINS "\TTILL Sell at Low Prices during the Holiday Season. Purchasers of CLOTHING, HATS, DRAPERY, DRESS MATERIALS, LACE SHAWLS, SILKS, ETC., ETC., WILL SAVE 10 TO 20 PER CENT. By purchasing at ATKINS. CHEAP LINES IN CLOTHING, S. D. Good Quality Tweed Trousers .. ..8 11 Good Quality Alpaca Coats .. ..9 6 Good Quality White Vests .. ..3 6 Good Quality Tweed Hats .. .. 111 The Holiday Hat 2 6 Good Quality Boys' Caps 16 A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP TWEED SUITS. TROUSERS AND VESTS, PAQET COATS, GALATEA COATS, BOYS' SUITS, WHITE SHIRTS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTING, At a small Advance on Cost. IN THE DRESS DEPARTMENT: , New French Muslins New French Grenadines New Lace Shawls New Lace Jackets New Silk Jackets New Silk Polonaises. &c, &c, &c. N.B.—The Choicest Goods in Dress Muslins, Grena dines, and Coloured Silk Dresses, in Auckland. A GOOD BLACK SILK JACKET FOR 18s. 6n. A GOOD BLACK SILK AT 3s. IID. A VERY CHEAP LINE OF Swiss Check and Stripe Muslins (beautiful quality, at 11M. A HEAVY STOCK OF Long Curtains, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, and Manchester Goods H. AT KINS, (LATE HAY AND HONEY MAN.)



Miscellaneous. KAURI TIMBER. O AWN KAUEI, Rough, Planed, *-J Tongued, and Grooved, wholesale ami retail at the Mills, Whangapoua; and the Yards, Custom house-street, Auckland. Contractors' and Builders' Specifications cut to order at the shortest notice. — Hugh Craig, Queen-street Wharf. TO GROCERS, DRAPERS, &c. TO LET, a Double-fronted Shop, with Counters, Bins, Drawers, &c, as at present occupied by Mr Phillips, Grocer, Shortland, Thames. Situation dailyimproving.—Apply office of this paper. A G-ENTLEMAN can be accommo ■C\_ dated with Board and Lodging in a private f amily by applying to " H.E.D.," Star Office. rpilE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL COMMERCIAL & BEADING ROOM, SHORTLAND STREET, Are now Open to the Public F R E E. The Proprietor of the CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL has opened as an addition to his establishment the spacious rooms lately in the occupation of the Auck land Club, Shortland sheet, as "Commercial and Reading-rooms. Files of Papers from all parts of the world will be found on the tables. Commercial men will find it to their advantage to call and make this establishment their Exchange Market. To meet the convenience of visitors writing materials of every description will be found on the desks ; also, the necessary forms used for Custom-house Entries, Mining Transfers, Bills of Lading, Cheques of all local Banks, Stamps, &c, &c. A Thoroughfare has been opened through the establishment, from Shortland street to Fort street, which will be found a great convenience, particularly as the Telegraph Office, Custom-house, Government Offices, Bonded Stores, Shipping Offices, &c, are contiguous. An additional Bar has been provided, where the very best of Wines and Spirits, Ales, &c, can be had. The public are invited to the FREE use of these Rooms, which for Spaciousness and View are second to none in Auckland. In connexion with the above there are large and commodious Rooms open, in which Public or Private Meetings can be held at a nominal charge. Commercial travellers of every branch can be accommodated with Show and Sample Rooms, where every facility will be afforded them for the transaction of business. The charge is trifling Families will find this establishment the Cheapest and Best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. ; best quality 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. Gd. to 2s. 6d. ; 'best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. 6d. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. 6d. ditto ditto Holland full-size, 4s. ditto ditto Old Tom, best brands, 3s. Sd. ditto ditto Scotch Whisky and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. 6d. ditto ditto Hennessy's and MarteU's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is. per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle. A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers. The proprietor begs to assure his customers that all the goods are of the best quality, and if not approved of the money returned. ON SALE by the undersigned, ex Amaranth, Amateur, Lion,|Margaret Campbell, Energy, and Stratnavar — 500 tons Oamaru Flour, in 200,100, and 50 lb. bag 100 " Adelaide Flour, in 200 lb. bags 100 " Canterbury Flour, in 200,100, and 501b. bags Sold in lots to suit Purchasers. G. W. BINNEY.



"FURNITURE AND CAEPET WAKEHOTJSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WINKS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of English. American, and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. Those about to furnish would do well to inspect the following lines before purchasing elsewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEWOOD, and MAHOGANY DBA WING-ROOM SUITES OAK, MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO AND WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU, AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES, CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HOESES. STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, ~ SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STR!>W PALLIASSES' BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CARPET ROOM. W. and H. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT 01? THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND ICILDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS, RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. REPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. 'CRUMB CLOTHS, DIMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS J.CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, - FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. and H. having large and convenient workshop n manufacture every description of Furni re on the shortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, l Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. WINES & Hiß.



! Miscellaneous- HW ATT S, General Dealer' • MARKET PLACE, Queen street, havine taken the place back from Mr Williams, with thg Stock, will offer it for Sale very cheap, for one month. 1006 Children's Picture Books. Id, 2d, and 3d each ; 300 Copy-books, 2d each, Is lid per dozen ; 30 dozen Cruet Stands, with 8 glass bottles, Ss, or 18s per dozen ; :$0 reams of Note-paper, only ts par ream ; 10 dozen Hair Brooms (slightly damaged, ex Bulwark), Is 3d each ; 40 dozen of Pomades (ex Bulwark, slightly damaged), Is Cd, pots, only 4d and Gd each ; 180 gross of Dress Buttons, 2d per dozen, or Is Cd per gvoss ; Men's Braces, 9d ; 12 dozen Combs, id,- 3s per dozen ; Children's Necklaces, 2d,' 3d, and 4d each ; 1295 Salt Cellars, 2d each, or Is 4d per dozen; 120 pairs Spectacles Is per pair, or Os Cd per dozen ; 2000 Glass Marbles, 3s per 100 ; 12 dozen Tooth Brushes. Sd W . or 2s 3d per dozen ; Egg Cups, 2d, or Is 9d i ' <i« ■ : Cork Screws, Gd each, or 4s 7d per dozen ; Do.;. • Id ,30 dozen Song Books, 2d each ; GO dozen Viok. Powder, 7d per dozen ; 30 boxes of Violet Powder, with Puffs, only (id each ; Assorted Cottons, Sd per dozen, and a large variety of other articles ; Pocket Handkerchiefs, 4d each, or 3s 3d per dozen; Steel Watch Guards, Gd each ; Neckties, only 2d each ; Needles, lOd per 100; the Scottish Psalmody, 3d each, with the notes. Dealers supplied. CHALLENGE. npOMMT BAEtiON, the Auckland -L Boy, is open during the next two months to ROW any one in New Zealand of his own weight—9 stone to 9 stone 61bs.—in Boats notlonger than 21 feet, to be rowed on the gunwale, a distance of Four Miles, for Fifty Pounds or upwards. Direct Pacific Hotel, Grahamstown, Thames. Jannary 8, 1873. AUCKLAND CHAMBER OFyJ COMMERCE. NOTICE. HPHE \nnual General Meeting of the JL Auckland Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Chamber, on THURSDAY, the 10th instant, at three o'clock. , , Business :To receive the Committee s Annual Report, and to elect Officers for the year 1573. A Special Meeting will be held immediately after the close of the Annual Meeting for the purpose of con sidering the advisability of cancelling a resolution passed at a special meeting on the 21st April, 18(0, and of re-enacting the original Rule No 3 of tlio Chamber- JOHNBATGER, January 13, 1873. Secretary. QUEBEC GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). HMHE Annual General Meeting of -L Shareholders will be held at the Company's Office Shortland street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the **Jggg ™^ Legal Manager. Auckland, January 14, 1873. E~cTsEBANK NUESBET. NORTH SHORE. STRAWBERRIES ! STRAWBERRIES !! A trip to North Shore and back by steamers, in cluding admission to above Grounds, with run ot StraWbe^E BeSHILL'IMG AND SIXPENCE. Tickets obtained on board the Steamers. A. GOLDIE, Proprietor.



Auctions. _______ TUESDAY, JANUARY 21. SALE OF VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, COOKING RANGE, SEWING MACHINE, At the Residence of F. McCrae, Esq., Gbafton R.oad. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by F. McCrae, Esq., who is leaving the Colony, to sell at his residence, Grafton road, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock. The Entire of the New and Elegant Household Furniture, valuable Pianoforte (by Bord), Choice Engravings, Bicli Carpets, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Mangle, Cook ing Utensils, Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine, &c, &c, &c. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17. COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, PICTURES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. rpHE Subscribers will sell, at the -L Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, 17th inst., at 11 o'clock, COTTAGE PIANOFORTE, by Chappel & Co., in Polished Oak Case, Framed Engravings and Photographs ; General Household Furniture, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16. CLEARING-OUT UNRESERVED SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK-IN-TRADE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, DRAPERY HABERDASHERY, PIECE, GOODS, CARPETS, GAS-FITTINGS, COUNTERS SHOW CASES, ETC., ETC., At the Shop of Mr. J. Smith, who is LEAVING THE COLONY. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. J. Smith, who is leaving the Colony, to sell on the premises, Upper Queen street, on Thursday next, 'THE ENTIRE OF HIS EXTENSIVE, VALUABLE, AN» WELL-SELECTED STOCK. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY ON THE EPSOM ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Mr Richard Moore, Wine and Spirit Merchant, who is leaving the colony, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, lGtti inst., at 12 o'clock, His Valuable well-known Property, situated at Epsom, on the main road to Onehunga (to which it has a frontage of 490 links), containing 9 acres 1 rood 95 perches of rich volcanic soil, the pick of the whole neighbourhood, substantially fenced with a stone wall and white paling fence, and subdividtd into four paddocks, orchard, garden, yard, &c. The improve ments consist of a comfortable Family Residence, ; containing five rooms, kitchen, and dairy, the whole of which have been thoroughly painted and papered during last year. The outbuildings comprise large barn, coach-house, stable, cowshed, four-stall open shed, and stockyard, all paved with heavy scoria stone the stable floored with two-inch kauri boards. . The house and outbuildings have been re-shmgled with the very best heart-of-kauri shingles during the last two years, and are now all in first-class order. Connected with the buildings are eight large tanks, the supply from which has never run short. Attached to the house is a small vinery, out of which from 601b. to 1001b. of the very choicest grapes aro" obtained every year. The orchard is planted with plum, damson, peach, and tig trees, of the very best quality, all now in full bearing, tons of fruit being picked yearly from them. The above Property will be offered to public com petition at the very low upset price of £1,000 sterling SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,