TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

O RAHAMSTOWN,

This day. The crushing of 20 tons from Tookcy (Wood's) tribute realised ten ounces. Caimlelight—l4 tons gave 1G ozs. 15 dwta. The specimens have not yet been crushed. The Old Whau are getting; out splendid stone from the IGO feet level. Two steamers will proceed to Obinemuri at the end. of December, conveying a large party of miners with a week's provisions. The market is dull.

NATIVE DISTURBANCE AT OTAKI.

We were obligingly furnished with the fol lowing telegram by Mr James Mackay, jun., on Saturday : —" A fight has taken place ab Otaki between Mupoko and Ngatiraukawa tribes. The Ngatiraukawa killed four of the opposite party. This arose in consequence of a land dispute. It will be remembered that the decision of the Natire Lands Court was given after a _ very long and searching investigation, but it appears that the natives have ignored the judgment, and have appealed to arms. Europeans are not involved in the matter; it is purely a quarrel between the natives. I send this thinking it may be of interest to you." [The statement that any ■were killed has since been contradicted from Wellington. Quietness is also said to be restored.]

Mr Mackay telegraphs to uslj from Grahamstown to-day as follows : —The report that four natives of Manapoko had been killed by the Ngatiraukawa is incorrect, although the names of persons said to have been killed, including a chief, were tele graphed to Wellington from Ofcaki. Some firing took place, but no person was hit. Houses were burned and crops destroyed. Mr Commissioner Booth succeeded in quelling this disturbance.

THE SPIRITISTS AT TAURANGA.

TAURANGA

This day. The progressive harmonianists advertise a meeting at the Moon's Age hotel at four o'clock. The public are puzzled. The Luna arrived at Tauranga at half-past ten on Saturday, having called at "Whakatene, Ohiwa and Opotiki. She brings 40,000 feet of condemned timber, and towed the schooner Julius "Vogel eight miles to sea. Passengers—Captain Gundry and family, Judge Rogan and others. It is reported that Mr McLean offered £7000 compensation to Pirirakau for the purchase of land, but was refused. Sailed, this morning at half-past eight, Vincent, with 100 sseep, Gardiner.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Prom our own correspondent.)

NAPIER,

This day. There is great excitement re the libel case Regina v. Telegraph, which is now going on. It is expected to last three days. Very queer admissions have already been made by witnesses who are clerks in the Lands office.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

WELLINGTON

This day. An attempt is about to bo made to form another gas company in consequence of the high rates charged by the present one. A meeting to discuss the matter will be held this week.

Arrived yesterday, Paterson from Auck land via Napier. The shipwrights have determined to form a Shipwrights-Association.

At Otaki some whares on land awarded to Manapoko by the Native Lands Court, but still occupied by Ngatiraukawa, were burnt by Kawaua Huna, and the potato crop pulled up. There was much excitement, but all have agreed to submit their differ ences to law.

NELSON.

This day. The Superintendency returns are all in, and give a majority for Curtis of 320.

DUNEDIN.

This day,

The Clutha line was opened on Saturday to Abbott's Creek for the present. A special train ran with Messrs Vogel, Reynolds, Minister of^Vorks, Creighton, M.H.R, the Mayor and other influential citizens. Champagne flowed freely. Speeches were made by Messrs Vogel, Reynolds and the Mayor.

The submarine boat was launched success fully in the presence of the Superintendent and a number of naval men and others.

The Fine Arts Exhibition of pictures has been opened at the School of Arts. In consequence of the increased number of scholars in the district schools tenders are called to have them all enlarged.

The Governor is expected here on the 23rd or 24th.

Mr Vogel presided at the presentation of prizes at the High School on Saturday. He gave a prize of five pounds to the most popu lar boy, The foundation-stone of a new Temperance Hall will be laid on Boxing-day.

REEFTON.

This day,

A crushing for the Break-of-Day claim at Lyall's of 152 tons stone, yielded 11640zs retorted gold.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Coun cil, was held this afternoon. —In reply to a letter from Mr McGregor, it was agreed that no time conld be fixed for a decision on his water supply proposal.—A letter was read from the Superintendent pro mising the removal of the morgue. —Per- mission was given to erect a temporary build ing next the Mechanics' Institute for an exhibition. An application from Mr Shepherd was referred to the Endownment Committee. —A claim of compensation, for cutting away the footpath from in front of the Charle mont Hotel, was held over.—Consideration of a report by Mr Waymouth and Mr Batger, the city auditors, was deferred till Wednes day.— An application from the Council's labourers, for a rise in wages, was re fused.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

•business clone this day : — Bank of New Zealand, £16 12s 6d. National Bank- Sellers, 53s 6cl. fc&Gional Insurance, 20s 6d, 20s 3d ; br^\,2os ; sellers, 20s 6d. -aibpcnia (new issue) —Sellers, 7s. Bright Smile-Sellers, £4 17s 6d. Black Angel—Buyers, 24s ; sellers, 255. Caledonian—Buyers, £11. I Crown Prince—Sellers, 17s. Golden Calf (second issue)— Sellers, 3m 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 15s. Eureka Hill—Buyers 4s Gd. fe Waitamata— Sellers 6s.

™J^ENIKG STAB,, MONDAY, DBOEMBUB, 15 1878.



COLONIAL FIRING. The following is the result of the first day's nnng for choice of Colonial Represents- G-mmer Skinner .... on Gunner Evitt [[[ ''] '" go Sub-Lieut. Payne, Royal Co. ... '" 75 Gunner Norric 73 Sergeant Watson ... '.'. 70 Lieut. Devore ... ' 70 «unner Kelly \" [" G0 v Ol. Tickett, Hobson Company... 59 Lance-Corporal Miller ... , 57 Driver Davis, .Artillery ... ' ' 50 Vol. Connelly (Hobson Co.) ... '" 45 -Cprpl; Finlay „ ... "" 4A Vol. Cosgrove (Royal Co.) 35 TyANTED, a General Servant — (Ponlonby AS). t0 M™ °' * nS' Anglesca TX7 ANTED, a good general Servant » » for the North Shore ; references required — Apply at the Auckland Savings' Bank, between the hours of 10 and 12. V^T ANTED, a respectable Young TV Woman as General Servant; reference re quired.— Apply at 71, Cook-street. ANTED, Two useful Bo^H IT ,. Apply atthe U.S. N.Z. & A. Fruit DepOt Wages, 12s per week.—Also, a Female Assistant. T^TANTED, a Nurse Girl about VV Mryears of age - Apply to Mrs Scott, Ureengrocer, Shortland street. T^T A NTE D, a Gerard Servant " ™ immediately, References required.—Apply to Mrs Marks, Ilobson street, opposite at Matthew's Church, T^T ANTED bj a Young Man, » * Board and Lodgings, or Lodgings without Board,>in a respectable plnce near to Quocn-street.— Apply,fstating terms, to U.S., Star ollice. WANTED, a respectable Girl, from 14 to 16 yo;irs old, to make herself generally useful in a small family.— Apply to Mrs Kelly top of Wellington street. WANTED, a Shepherd • must bo a Single Man.—Apply to 11. and E. Maclean Bleak House. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid.—Mrs l!. Lewis, Jermyn street. \I7"ANT!-D, a Stableman.—Apply » » at Hardington's Bazaar. TO" ANT ED, a Man to Mow ; also a large Tarpaulin and rump—Apply at the Domain Stables. WANTD, a Nurse Girl.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a thorough General Servant, or a Girl about 16 years of age, to assist in the house.—Apply to Mrs Ivil, third house from the Young Men's Christian Association, Albert street. TXT ANTED, a Bootmaker for » '• the country. —Apply to B. Gittos. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs A. Craig, EJobson-street. .ry ANTED KNOWN, thaWoiw * Hall's Drapery Establishment, at the junction of Queen-streat, will be open on Wednesday next, tlie 17th instant. WANTED KNOWN, that .Torn Hall's Drapery Establishment at the Junction of Queen street, will be ojen on Wednesday next, the 17th instant. WANTED to Sell, the Goodwill and Stock-in-Trado of a Pawnbroker in Wyndhnm-street. Must be disposed of by the 2Cth inst. The Stock taken at a valuation.—Apply to Andrew Heavy. WANTED KNOWN, just arrive^ * " Ex Excelsior, from Dunedin, anothor ship ment of that beautiful Kxhibtion Pale Ale at the Royal Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a thorough Coolc and Laundress. References required.—Mrs L D. Nathan, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a Draper's Assistant. - J. M. McLachlan. ANTED, a strong Boy for the Kitchen.—Apply Mr "Waters, Confectioner. ANTED, a first-cWlniine Smith —Apply Stafford Iron Works, Hobson street* WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks und large runs at halfa-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Murdoch, Epsom. T7t7 AN TED, a Snoeing and General 1 v Blacksmith.—Apply to J. Scotter, New market. TO" AN TED, a smart Boy to make * " himself generally useful.—Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, two Genteel Nurse Girls (Gentleman's families), three Plough men, two men able to milk. Middle-aged Woman, and Boy able for dairy work, Married Couples for farm work, Female Cook, wages 15s, ten Bushmen.— Hannafoids' Registry, High-street. WANTED immediately, a respect able active person as General Servant (two other seirants kept). — Apply at Claremont House. TT§T ANTED, a Boy about 15 or 16. V^ —Apply to Mr G. Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen-street. WANTED, Tenders for 300 6ft. hurdles, and 100 Bft hurdles, to be delivered at Remuora within one month. Sample hurdles can be seen at the Haymarket. Tenders will be opened at three o'clock on Friday, 19th 'December. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WANTED, a Situation as Cook or Housekeeper by a new arrival per Hero.—Ad dress C.R., Star office WANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful.—Apply to Farrow's, lato Porter's Dining Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED, a strong, active Boy.— Apply to Blair and Lambert, Grocers. WANTED, a married Man for a Country Farm.— Apply to Jakins and Willcox, Durham-street. 15TED 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, Us 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. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes. Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street



"fVfISS KATY McTAVISE J-J-4. at the BOYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, 10-mgbt. MEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL, -*-^ X/'KNE-STREBT. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION ! TUESDAY, DECEMBER IG. GRAND OPENING NIGHT IN AUCKLAND OK THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLRING-BRS, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY, (Just arrived from Melbourne, en route to San Francisco), and the GREAT COMEDIAN AND DANCEE MR "FRANK VEETEN. Messrs Seymour and Colltmoivk Pianists. The Programme will include Grand Performances on 13 0 BELLS, AN I> A VAItI HT V OF OTIf V. R MUSICAL INS TItUME NT S. Selections frnmNorma, LaSonnambula, II Trovatore Maritana, &c, and National Airs of fvll Nations, including "EiNft the Bet/l Watchman," As performed at the Melbourne Town If all on Kaster Monday, 1872, before the largest audience (4000), ever congregated in Australia, ami repeated by them with enthusiastic applause at then- subsequent performances in the same hall. Grand March from Norm a Still So Gently, LaSonnambula Etc., Etc., Etc, grand instrumktal combination On the Stand Bells. Clock Bo'ls, Piccolos, Anglo Concertinas, Pianos &c &c by the " MESSRS. LYNCH. " " NEW & SELECT BALLADS OPERATIC KKL,KC TIO N S &c by MR FRANK VERTEN. " COMIC QUARTETTES, &a, including CHING CHING, Chinese Song ax n Dance, As sung and danced hy the talented LYNCII FAMILY with innuendo success throngh out the Colnnies. COMIC SONGS & DANCES, .to., including Nicodemus Johnson, Nolle tlie Belle, &c, by the Prince ov Nkoko Comedians and Daxcers, FRANK VERTEN. Sailor's Hornpipe, Highland Fling, &c., Ac. Concluding with the laughable Farce of MR JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN. Mr Johnson (an irritable Merchant) Harry Lynvli, jun Jimmy Flapumgalfurn, (Head Waiter) Wllhe Lynch Sammy Snowball (the Coachman) .. Frank Vcrtcn .Etc., Etc., L't<\ First Class, 3s ; Second Class, 2s ; Third Class, Is, Boors open at 7.30. Overture, at 8 precisely. Carriages may bo ordered for 10.30. HENRY LYNCH, Ren. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. MRS PA T B R S O N, at the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, To-night. TTIBSTT CLAVEE, the Newhaven JA- Fishwife, ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, To-night !No advance in prices. OHORAL HALL. BYHONDS STREET. Pianist .. .. .. Mr Cullimore. THIS EYENIIN G-, DECEMBER 15. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Honor the .Superintendent, Bis Worship tlie Mayor, Cap tains Isaacs, TJargaville, J. 11. Bums, Burns, and Mowbray, and the Officers and Members of the respective Volunteer Corps of Auckland. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. D . T . FOX. PROGR A M M E. I'AUT I. MUSICAL BANQUET A LA CHRISTIE. WHITE FACES (FIRST TIME IN AUCKLAND). Overture —" Crown Diamonds," .. .. Band Opening Chorus—" Ernani," (Verdi) .. Company Song— .. .. " The Merry Month of May " (Mr Fitton Harding) Song(comic)—" U-pi-dcc," .. Mr W. F. Armstrong Song—"Leaf by Leaf," .. .. Mr J. Cuthbert Song (comic)—" Schour Khrout," .. Mr P. Doran Song—"Mollie Darling," .. .. Master F. Fitts Finale—"Men of Harlech," .. .. Company INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTES. TART 11. THE ORIGINAL GOLDEN SHOE DANCE, BY MONTAGUE AND FOX, CHAMPIONS OF N.Z. Reading—" Granny's Unfinished Work," (original Mr Blackman Song and Dance—"Nolle the Belle," (DT)Mr G. Forbes Glee—"Red Cross Knight," (DT) .. Messrs Harding Culpan, and Gatland Reading-(GC) Mr A. Smith Cornet and Horn Duet—from "Norma," .. (DT) Messrs Hunter Brothers Ethiopic Scena (introducing Banjo Duet) .. Charlie Buckley and D. Fox " Little Footsteps." (MET) .. Master F Fitts Song and Dance—" Little Butterfly," .. Mr E. O'Hare Silver Belt Jig—(CVT) .. .. Mr E. McCleary " Return from the Battle" (DT) .. Mr P. Doran Ballad .. .. " I arise from Dreams of Thee," Mr Fritton Harding. Reading—(GC) Mr R. Teague Double Song and Dance —" Woodbine Twineth," (first time in Auckland), by Messrs O'Hare and Forbes The whole to conclude with the Laughable Negro Farce by the three great Delineators, Mr E. W. Ward(\V.M.), Mr W. F. Armstrong (A.S.), and Mr P. Doran (D.T.), entitled THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICE ! John Jacob Henry Astrahop (a lively young .Nigger) .. .. Mr W. F Armstrong J-o-o-o-o-hana O-o-o-o-holigan (an Irish lass) Mr P. Doran Fitzgerald Duplex (a swindler) Mr E. W. Ward GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Doors open at 7.30 ; performance to commence at eight o'clock. Admission: Front Seats, 3s; Parquotte, 2s ; Third Seats, Is. Sgi_ N.B. —In consequence of the length of the Programme no encores will be acceded to. Refreshments provided by Host Avey, Masonic Hotel. F. BYGROYE, Pro Secretary. DAFT W A T T T, at the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALLJ To-night.



00EOMANDEL CHRISTMAS SPO R T S _, Will he held on Fl; I DAY AND SATURI >AY, j DunEMiuni -HVnr and 27th ixstant, IN MB LYNCH'S PADDOCK. Judge, Major lveddcll, R.M. ; Starter, ». Rlack. Esq. niwdioappers, Messrs Whitakor, McLoughlen, Fornandcz, ami Lawless. programme of events. First Day. 1 Maiden Race ; distance 120 yards. Open to all who have never won an advertised race. Ist Prize, C 2 10s; 2nd p.ize, £1. Entrance, 3s I Itupning Sigh Jump. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 2s Gd 3 Storekeepers" Purse, (Handicap). Distance, 2CO a mtyar , Ist prize' M' 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 3s 4 Ihree-legged Race ; distance. 120 yards. Ist piizo, £2 ; 2nd prize, Ul. Entrance, 2s Cd 5 Half-mile Handicap. Ist prize, iM ; 2nd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 4s G Boys' Race, (under 15 years of age), ISO yards. Ist prize, Gl; 2nd prize 10s. Entrance, Is 7 Vaulting with Pole. Ist prize, £2 10s; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 3s 8 Putting Heavy Stone. Ist prizo, £1 103 ; 2nd prize, 15s. Entrance, 2s 9 Cumberland Wrestling. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 5s Second Day. 1 1.10 yards, (Handicap), Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd prize, £1 Eiifranco, Ss 2 Running Hop. Step, and Jump. Ist prizo, £2 • 2nd prize, .< 1. Entrance, 2s Cd 3 300 yards Handicap Hurdle Race, ever six flights of hurdles, 3 foot 3 inches high. Ist prize, c:'. ; 2nd prizo, £1. Knlranco, 3s -I Sack Knee. Ist prize, Cl; '2nd prize, 10s. En trance, Is 5 440 yards (Handicap). Ist prizo, £4; 2nd prizo, £1 10k. Entrance, 4s 6 Standing High Jump. Ist prizo, £?. ; 2nd prize £1. Entrance, 2s Cid 7 Boys' Race (under 12 years of age), 100 yards. Ist prize, LI ; 2nd prize, 10.-. Entrance, Is 3 Consolation, 200 yards. first prize, LI 10s. Entrance, la 9 Collar and Klbow Wrestling, Ist prize, L 4 • °nd prizo, LI 10s. Entrance, 5s In each of the anove events there must be three competitors or the event will net come off. Entries will lie received by the Secretary at the Bridge Hotel, Coromandol, on or bo'oro WKIiNB3- DAY, the 17tli instant, for the following events, namely :—Storekeepers' Purse, iTal'-milc race, 300 yards Hurdle, r;w, and 4 10 yards flat race Handicaps for the two lirst above mentioned races will appear in the Mail of the 20th inst. The other handicaps will ho declare I after the first day's sports. T. KEAtIEY, Secretary Coromandel, December 10, 1873. QUERN'S VARIETY TROUPE RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, Dae. 22, at the PRINCE of WALKS 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 Galadea Harry Braham M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. LODGE WAITEMATA, No. 089, E.cT riIHE Regular Monthly Meeting of -A the above Lodge will lie held in the Lodge room, Masonic Hotel, THIS (Monday), at 7.30 p.m. By order. JNO. IJROUGHTON, Dec. 15, 1573. Secretary. HOARD OF EDUCATION.^ PROVING rAL SO B O LARSHIPS. rrilTE Examinations will be held at -&- tho Oilioe of the Board, in Wyiidham street beginning on TUJSBDAY, Wth Dcnoinber, at 10 am FREDERICK .f. MOSS, Secrotary. TONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. ~ MEMBERS will meet for Practice on WEDNESDAY, instead of Tuesday Even ing, at same; time and place. T OST from Onehunga wliarf, 1 case -"—• (ex Ladybird), containing Gooseberries, ad dressed. "Mr William Dingle Auckland."— Inform a tion of tho above will oblige Hunter & Nolan. RACES! RACES! THE Drawing for the Sweepstake on the Turr Club Cup will tike place at tho City Club I [qtcl.on MONDAY NEXT, at 8 p.m. All subscriptions" must be paid at or before that time. IT. N. ABBOTT. piIEAP BOOTS FOR THE VV CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T. ELLTSON is Selling Off his Stock of Boots for One Month at exceedingly Low Trices,to pive the public a chance of purchasing during the holidays. Ladies' Lasting Boots very cheap, (iirls White Boots very cheap. — 78. Uuun street. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPEAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that ho is now SELLING OFF his 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 reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27, Queen-street. AUCKLAND TROOP ROYAL CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. rfHE Monthly Parade of the above -»v- Troop will take place In the Domain on MONDAY AFTERNOON, at i O'clock sharp. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Capt. Commanding. PRIMITIVE METHODIST MISSIONARY SERVICES. TDTTBLIO Tea Meeting in Edwardes- X street School-ro«m, TO-MORROW (Tuesday), December IG, to welcome the Rev. Mr and Mrs Tinsley and Mr J, Sharp from England. Tea on the tables at G. 30 pm. Tickets, Is Cd each. Missionary Meeting at Newmarket, this (Mon day) evening, Dec. 15 ; Edwardes street Church, Tuesday next, Dec, 16 ; and Sheridan street, on Thursday, Dec. 18 Each meeting to commence at half-past seven. To be addressed by Ministers and other Gentlemen. Collections at each service to aid the New Zealand Mission Funds. rjHO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, -3- in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno Kirkwood. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. nPHE Panorama of the Arctic .Regions -IL and Whale Fishery, comprising Views illustra tive of Life in the Polar Seas, shewing Icebergs, Arctic Animals. Whale Fishery, Esquimaux Dwellings, the beautiful Aurora Borcalis or Northern Lights, Voyage of the Fox, discovery ef the remains of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, &c., with descriptive Lecture, will be exhibited in All Saints' School-room, Ponsonby Road, on MONDAY, 15th, commencing at 7.30 o'clock. Admission—Adults, Is; Children, 6d. Mr Barton will lecture. 10 LET, AVERT desirable Family - Resi dence, consisting of 8 rooms and large Hal!, with every convenience, corner of Cook and Nelson -1 stveete.—Apply to Samuel W ells, Estate Agent, 129, Queen-street. FIT E N I SH E D Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle I men, with or without board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Staii office. I FURNISH .-D APARTMENTS. FURNISHED APARTMENTS for two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy ' ituation, commanding an extensive view of the 1 harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at tbia office.



eganoßßM—aanamiiii'i' m uimi—■mmihii iw.^' ■ ■ .a—mimm RREAT CLEARING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS HAS Purchased, daring the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At 11 £ per yard, worth from Is Cd to 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS At 11 Jd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At 11 Jd per yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At 11 Jd, worth la Gd. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At 11 Jd per yard, worth Is Gd to 2s. H. ATKINS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Special Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Speciai CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vesta, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. for the christmas holidays. just opened, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. Hx ATKINS, Latb Hay and



NOTICE. TN accordance with the 27th clause -B- of the Licensing Act, 1572, I hereby give notice that J intend to apply to the Worshipful Justices of the Peace for the districf of > nckland for a Transfer of the Licence of the Royal George Hotel, New market, to Rokf.kt RoAcn. Dated this 13th December, 1873. SAMUEL McPHERSON. SUMMER HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKE. HPHE above will be drawn at the -*- Globe Hotel, Wakefleld-street on THURSDAY EVENING. afßp.m. Subscribers nre particularly requested to pay up before the drawing. A. BARR. MR 3 McGBEGOR'S LEVEE, at the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. To-night. BOARD OF EDUCATION. CANDIDATES are remined that the Vy Provincial Scholarships' Examinations begin at 10 0 clock To-morrow Morning, and they are requested to meet at a quarter to 10 o'clock at the Education Office. F. J. MOSS, Secretaty. STAR OF NEWTON LODGE 1.0. G.T. A SPECIAL MEETING- will be held at the Newton Hall on Wednesday next, 17th instant, at 7.30; and an Ordinary Meeting as usual will be held at the Congregational School, Kew ton, on Thursday next, 18th instant, at 7 30 S. BROOKING, W.S. HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE 1.0. G.T. A SPECIAL MEETING- of the -£*- Lodge will bo hold on Wednesday Evening at seven o'clock. Business : The coming demonstration. By order of the W.CT. C. WITHEFORD. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. HHIIK Members of the above Associa -*L tion are requested to meet at the York Hotel, Newton, for tho purpose of attending the funeral of late member George Smith to-morrow at 3 p.m. D. PAGE, . President. FOE SALE, a lucrative Business in Queen-street, yielding a clear profit of seven or eight pounds a week with a capital of Ll5O to L2OO. —For particulars apply to M. S. Leers, corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. LOST, on Fiiday, a Book ("East Lynne").-The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Swa, office. VOR SALE.—A Black Arab^Mare. J- - Apply to Mr E.Kinlock, Somerville's Stables. LO ST, a Promissory Note, by Hutchison & Co., in favor of H. B. Morton, for the sum of L 45 8s lOd, dated this day ; due 18th March, 1874. Persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or negotiating the above. H. B. MORTON. December 15, 1873. NOTICE. JOHN HALL begs to inform his W 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 carr/ 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 from Messrs Blair & Lambert's, CORNER OF THE NEW MARKET. MKS MILLER begs to inform the gene ral public that she has removed her private Board j and Residence from Perth Villa Moor to Cliff House, Jitely occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. CARGO of HAWAIIAN SUGAR, Ex Dauntless, from Honolulu. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs Cruickshank and Co. to sell, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock', ENTIRE CARGO OF SUGAR, Ex Dauntless, viz.: Jamas Makee. § 4— 71 Kegs Yellow Crystals 26—100 „ „ „ 27—100 „ 2S— 90 „ „ „ 29-100 „ „ 30- 93 „ „ 32— 30 „ „ „ 25— 72 ~ Kohala. A Hawaii. 22-120 „ „ 25—292 ~ „ „ KS B 1 — 40 burlaps Yellow Counters ?~ 43 „ „ 3— 34 - „ „ „ 4- 83 „ „ Hamakii. Maui. 1—47 mats Yellow Crystal.? I—loo burlaps ~ ~, I—lo9 kegs „ „ A Maui. 63 mats ~ ~ Chamberlain. 1— 48 kegs „ „ The above shipment has been carefully selected, and will be found well suited to the requirements of the market. itST Samples at Auctioneers', or Stores of Messrs Cruickshauk & Smart. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. AUCKLAND RACE MEETING. BOOTHS, GATES, CARDS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Stewards of the Auckland Turf Club to sell, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, noon, The Gates, Booths, and Cards for the A.T.C. Race Meeting.



T7IOR SYDNEY ■', h■% JD DIRECT. '^^^^^^ TheN.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Phoebe ir. Woitsr, Commander, will leave Onehvmga on WEDNESDAY NEXT, 17th instant, at 4 a.m. For freight or passage, apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. SALE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS., ETC. The|undersignedhave been instructed by his Honor the Superintendent to offer for sale by public auction at their mart, Queen-street, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on Monday, 22nd December instant, •"THE ANNUAL LEASkS of the J- TOLLS and FEES horeunder specified for the twelve months commencing Ist January, IS7I: — 1. The Fees leviable at the Public Slaughter-house, Newmarket. 2. The Tolls leviable at the Panmure Bridge. 3. The Tolls leviable at the Newmarket Turnpike Gate, and at the Remuora and Mount Eden Koad (East) Chain Ears ; together with the Fees chargeable at the Newmarket Weighbridge. 4. The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Turnpike Gates, Great South Road. 5. The Tolls leviable at the Newton Toll Gate on the Great North Road, at its junction with the Pon sonby Road. G. The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Road Toll Gate (next the Eden Vine Hotel), and at the Gaol Road Chain Bar ; together with the Royalty leviable for Scoria Ash taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve. 7. The Tolls leviable at the New North Road Toll Gate (next the Eden Vine Hotel). 8. The Fees chargeable for the Supply of "Water to the Shipping. 9. The Fees Chargeable at the Onehunga Wharf. B. TONES & CO., Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, 17th DECEMBER. AT CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 17th Decem ber, at 11 o'clock sharp, 51 boxes Eleme Raisins| 2C ~ Sultana do 9 bags Adelaide Almonds 10 cases Figs C ~ Bacon 250 sacks Maize IGO „ Pollard 10 cases Castor Oil 10 „ Salad Oil 3 „ Candied Peel ;•< 20 „ Keiller's Confectionery SO „ Peak's Jam 83 ~ Peacock's Jam 10 „ Peacock's Tart Fruits 20 „ Hawkin's do do Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17. CITY MART. 15 CASES NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, JUST LANDED. To Close Consignments. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday, 17th December, at 11 o'clock prompt, 15 cases Dress Materials, Muslins, Jackets French Flowers, Millinery, Hats Underclothing, Linen, Towels, Huckabacks, &c. Also, A splendid assortment of Haberdashery, Trim mings, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, 17th DECEMBER. AT CORN EXCHANGE. 110 SACKS FLOUR, More or Less Damaged by Sea Water. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by Public Auction at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 17th December, at 11 o'clock sharp. 50 Sacks Meek's Flour. 60 ditto J. K. Anderson's ditto. Without Reserve. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. E. & H. ISAACS WILL submit to auction, at their Store, Fort-street, on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 o'clock sharp, , 27 cases Useful and Ornamental Goods, well suited to the present Season's Trade, comprising— Vases, Lustres, Toilet Ornaments, Cabinetware, Toys, Albums, and a General Assortment of Fancy Goods. The Entire Shipment will be offered in Trade Parcels only. WEDNESDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1873. AT CORN EXCHANGE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT | MAY CONCERN. I GEO. W. BINNEY TX7ILL sell by public auction, at the ,'* Corn Exchange, on" Wednesday, 17th Decem ber, at 11' o'clock sharp, '■■'■':■'■', • (For the benefit of whom it may concern), j 60 tons Grove & Macintosh's Oamaru Flour. : Terms at Sale. ."'"" - ■ ; 5" c ■' '""'"",■'', ••-"," ■_•:■■.;''" ■'/■""'' '"v:*"< ■''"■' i>T.t':;i:i (axil . ;■'.'- -~ '''■'-.■. v.j'r-' I*7' ,t:- f_ '•'■' :;•;■..;•:..-; i.Vi v' i Oil for j it. ■ ' '■~'•',,'.'•''..',..', -[.-1,.: \..V;.iIV, •'-*"« ',' '•>' :''""::' '"-'"" ''•'"'ll*i.i THURSDAY, "DECEMBER:IiT" HARNESS, WHIPS, SHOES, OVER COATS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, REVOLVERS, AM MUNITION, ETC. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell on Thursday next, 18th inst., at the Mart, Fort street, at 11 o'clock, Six Sets Pair-horse Harness, Six Sets Single Gig Harness, Riding and Waggon Whips, Steel Spurs, Lace-up Shoes, 100 Cloth Overcoats (with caps), Ten Double-barrelled Guns (in cases, . with implements). Single-barrelled Guns, , Double-action Revolvers, Cartridges, Nipple Keys, Charge Drawers, Cap-Pockets, &c , &c. , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioaeera.