RUMOURED PURCHASE OF McMECKAN'S STEAMERS.

WELLINGTON

This day. It is rumoured that the directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company contemplate purchasing Jive of McMeckan, Blackwood and Co.'s steamers, in order to secure the trade to Melbourne in addition (o the com pany's other business. Over 2,000 shares have been taken in the Sugar Refinery Company. A fire was discovered at the Prince of Wales hotel early yesterday- There are sus picious circumstances connected with it The damage is slight. An inquiry will be held this afternoon.

At the annual inspection of Artillery on Saturday evening by Major Gordon he re commended that the corps be disbanded in consequence of the small number on the roll —eighteen rank and file.

THE EYENITO STAR, MONDAY, DBCEMBBR 22 1875



Coffee-Brown .Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.- TAdvt ] First Prize Ovens, First Prize Bakoes— H. H. Smith wishes to inform the ladies of Auckland that having sold a large number of his Imm-ovpd .Patent Portable Ovens, which have given so^ch satisfaction, ho has reduced them nearly 20ner cent The Portable Ovens are 355, original price 4's • alio * First-prize Ranges, either portable or for settine-in '• also. First-prize Colonial Ovens reduced. HH 1 has also on hand several large and small second-hand Leamington Ranges, Colbrookdale Stoves, &c • also Iron Bedteads, &c., for sale (cheap), at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East.



WANTED, a Boy for Tauranea wages 14s per week; Boy to milk (town)- Farm Labourer. Man Cook, Married Farm Couple five Female Servants, two Nurse Girls.-Hannaford's Registry, High street. WANTED, two Boys about 15.— Apply G. Gledhill. WANTED to inform our customers and others that A. G. Pullhng has R P moved to the Alexandra Hotel, Chapel and Durham WANTED, a first-class Female ¥ W Cook -Apply Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley street Bast. ' WANTED, a Furnished Bedroom ¥ ¥ for a married couple.—Address Board, Evening St^k office ' TI/'AN ED, a strong Boy for the _I_l Kit hen—Apply Mr Waters. Confectioner fe.,WANTED, a Woman to attend ¥ V Children and make herself useful; also a agogics!" the couatry-Ap^ Aucw-d X\T AJN TE U Everybody who ¥ ¥ going to the Races to know that the Cheapest place to purchase Every Description of Saddlery Harness, Whips Brushes, Spurs, &c, is direct from the Importer and Maker, W. S. JON«», 154 Q»een street (opposite the Old Court-house). WANTED, a Eespectable Person to take a Child a week old to nurse —Addlv office of this paper. ** J WANTED, a first-class Eestaurant Cook for Powell's Dining Booms (Blue -Post) Victoria street; sharp. No drunkard need apply. ' WANTED, a Motherly Person to take charge of an Infant.— Apply A.Z Star office. WANTED, Ten Stonebreakers.— . Apply to A. Eaton, Upper Symondi street. WANTED, an Engraver; a good Jobbing Hand. — Apply to J. Hughes. Wellington. WANTED a Boy, 12 to 14 years old—Apply to Dr Hartmann, Alten Boad. WANTED, a Shoeing and General Blacksmith.—Apply to J. Scotter. New market. WANTED, a Good General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Pollock, Edinburgh Castle, Symonds-street. WANTED, two General Servants for a Intel in town.—Apply to this office - , for address. WANTED, a General Servant.— , Apply at the Newton Hotel, Karangahape ■ Boad. WANTED, a "Waiter ; also, a Man to do rougli painting.—Governor Brown Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, to Purchase a good Second-hand Side Saddle. — Apply at Somerville's Stables. \ WANTED, a respectable middle aged woman as General Servant.—Apply , toMrElley, Parnell. WANTED, Premises suitablefbr~a General Store ; or, an Allotment not less han 40 feet frontage, in close proximity to Victoria ' Wharf, North Shore.—Address Tenders to Stab office. WANTED, a General Servant; also, strong Girl to assist in housework.— Apply National Mart.. WANTED by a married man, a Situation in a Store or any other capacity, In the town or country, where trust and responsibility may be required. Highly respectable and satisfactory references can be given.'—Address A.8.C.D., Stab office.....; , . . . WANTED, a Shepherd; must be a Single Man.—Apply to E. and E. Maclean, Bleak House. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid.— Mm G. Lewis, Jermyn street. WANTED, a Stableman.—Apply at Hardington's Bazaar. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks and Jarge runs at half-a : crown a week.- Fisher and Co. «*' j WANTED, a Draper's Assistant. ■ -J. M. McLacblan. , , I WANTED KNOWN, Cricket Bats, Balls, Leg Guards, and the Prize Medal Game of Jaques Croquet.—Can behind cheap r. frpm the Importer, A.C. Fretwell, Princes-itmt. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut jnd Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store, i _ W. & G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that J. . , WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal M following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, JZsper ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley ■ street_Mechanics' Bay. ■ , ■ T\T ANTED KNOWN,, that D. A ~, \ Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of •"~1 arSr" and other Building materials, including ' to ?■ "Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron , jwk and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac., &c., at the »oweßt market prico, at Ms Y*rds, ChMtom-hous«



W 0 ' Twenty clean respect nesdav mST 1? Picking Strawberries on Wed- SttL at 6 £ clock sharp-Mason Bros., -amrey bruit Gardens, Ponsonby Road. WANTED KNOWN—Highest mLoL r>,Pri(l e given for aU 01d Metals. On Sale Alfr?l\to l° U ] Pumps, Paints, &c , &0., at, s^next Blue Post. Victoria street. "WANTED, a thorouglTCook and D/Nat^l^aSS 63 »**--**■ f- Wan ted thT^SKTBIw; a,T„i i ,Grop?r, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of CAMhS% «««'Strong durable SPRING- TsV" (W . ,St PnCCS t0 MKKT THE TIMES. anfat&S 1 ' ""* XMm Bank ' Auckla»d' . L_FORSTER & SON. TOO LET. -Comfortable Rooms for one or v. u°. Gentlemen in the most healthy suburb of the city.—Apply for address A., orar office. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CARTAGE, TIMBER AND IRONWORK. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 20, 1873. CJEPA.B ATE Tenders will.be received iV,/i U, lls Offlco ,until TUSDAY, the 30th instant, at T™S™? k. no *on' ,or? atta&c' Supply of Timber, and Ironwork, in terms of specification to be seen at this Tenders to be endorsed "Tenders for Cartage Timber, and Ironwork." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. O.OOD Accommodation tor one or * ~ t^° Gentle™en. No other boarders. No family. One minutes' walk from Queen-street.— Atmlv H.M., Star Office. J FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, npHE United States Dining Eooms, i t,.w'. sll Leaso of ten years, seven years to mn • also, iittings, Furniture, &c„ and Good-will. The Proprietor wishes to se'l on account of death and sickness in the Family, and having other business to attend to. The whole to be cold without reserve Apply to C. Dundass, at the Dining Rooms. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOO? TEMPLARS. A PUBLIC "MEETING- will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Newmarket This (Monday) Evening, at 7.30 o'clock, -when Addresses will be given explanatory of the Order and afterwards a Lodge will be formed. Br..ther C. Atkin S.D.R.W.G.T., will be present and address the Meeting. CHALLENGE. THE undersigned being satisfied that the Undine lost the Race on Saturday through her ballast shifting and other misfortunes, a»d that she is by far the faster and in every way the better Vessel of the two, hereby Challenges the Fawn to run another Race round Tiritiri for £25, or any larger sum. M. NICCOL, _ Owaer of the Undine. December 22, 1573. THE Bricklayers of Auckland are requested to meet at Sceat's British Hotel on TUESDAY, 23rd instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. LOST, a Small Black Pig, from Albert street.—The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Mr Scott, Lower Albert street, NOTICE. NOTICE has been given on the 14th day of December, 1873, at Opotikf. in Bay of Plenty, prohibiting any person or persons from Falling or Bemoving any further Timber from Lots Nos. 151 and 152 Parish of Waioeka, County of Opotiki. It is to be understood that present parties now Sawing Timber on above lots have been allowed by the proprietor to saw up what Timber Is at present at Saw-pit and to remove the same without delay, Further, it is to be understood that from the 28th day of December, 1873, any person or persons found Gutting, Falling or Removing any Timber on the Aforesaid lots will be prosecuted according to law JOSEPH KENNEDY, Proprietor.



JJ" O W OPENED EX HYDABPES, A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S, GIRLS' AND LADIES' TUSCAN, LEGHORN, & STRAW HATS, MEN'S & BOYS, DITTO DITTO, VERY CHEAP. SILK SUNSHADES, MUSLIN COLLARETTES LACE TIES Etc., . Etc., Etc. GENTLEMEN'S SUMMER CLOTHING, BOYS' & YOUTHS' DITTO. A GHOICE LOT OF BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS IN VARIOUS MATERIALS & STYLES, ALPACCA COATS (BLACK & COLORED), 'WHITE DRESS SHIRTS, Etc., Etc., Etc. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Wholesale and Retail Drapers, Clothiers, &o. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel,) . U>per Queen-street, Auckland. KWN.b.— Parties in the country favouring R. & B. with their orders may depend upon their receiving careful atten tion and despatoh. Patterns,: &c, forwarded post ret. fi A U T I O N. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, som« unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles hearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as "Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce " The proprietor has in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the '.; Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. ■ The public arc cautioned to ASK FOR OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, aud wrapped round with his well-known label. [Established 1864.] r\ STEPHENSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, "EXHIBITION BRAND" " EAGLE BRAND " "CROWN BRAN D," Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auck and. D STEPHENSON & CO. WYNDHAM STREET AUCK L A X D """ BONES! BONES! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for Caeh, at the Freeman** Bay Bone MUle. OBERT GALL AGH ER, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, ; Wtkdham-strbet, Auckland (next the New Zealand i Herald Office. Every description of work in connection with the above business executed witb ehonpuessaw* despot c|x



TVTEW ODDEELLOWS' HALL, "*- H LORNE-STRELT. CHRISTMAS WEEK! ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OP THE MOST TALENTED FAMILY That has ever appeared In Auckland, THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLEINGEES, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY AND THE GREAT ENGLISH COMEDIAN AND DANCER, ME PRANK VERTEN 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 Normanby, Governor of Queensland • Hon. W. Ducane, Governor of Tasmania : Sir Maurice O' Con ell, K.C.B. ; Sir James Cockle K.C.B. ; Sir Robert Officer, C.B. ; the Ministry of Queensland ; the Elite of the Colonies, AND OVER 300,000 PERSONS. Messrs Seymour and Cullimore Pianists. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! To-NianT! To-NianT! MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. SECOND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. SECOED CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Second Change of Programme. EVERYTHING NEW! EVERYTHING NEW. NEW SELECTIONS ON THE HAND-BELLS. New Tunes on the Stand-bolls New Pieces on the Clock Bells New Combinations on the Instruments New Ballads and Operatic Selections NEW COMIC BONOS AND DANCES New Comic Quartette New Farce, &c, &c. Including Chimes, Changes, and Joy Bells " Write me a Letter from Home" Silver Lake Varsoviana, &c. The Great Comic Trio, "The Schraoker Family " The Great Comic Song and Dance, " Walking in the Starlight" "iThe YalJer GiA that Winked at Me," &C, <fee, &c. Concluding with the laughable Farce of THE SHAVING SALOON. Mr Brown, the Barber .. .. Henry Lynch, jun. Billy Turps, an Auckland Larrikin Willy Lyncli Louis Dupree, Frenchman .. Bobort Lynch Pat O'Connell, an Irishman .. Harry Seymour Pompey, the Barber's Assistant Frank Verton &c, &c, &c. First Class, Ss ; Second Class, 2s ; Back, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at 8 p.m. Carriages may be ordered for quarter-past 10 p.m. HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent.



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE. THIS EVENING, For a few nights only, previous to their departure for the South. QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE, Consisting of the following TALENTED ARTISTS LIZZIE WATSON, Great Britain's Star Serio-Comique. HARRY BRAHAM, London Star Comique. ALICK O'BRIEN, The original Indiarubber Salamander Bam. MADAME BLANCHE, Daring Lady Trapezienne. MAT RILEY, The Gem of Old Ireland. MONS. HAMEW, Flying Trapeze Artist. i C. T„ BAKER, American Song and Dance Performer. ———— PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture Band Song (Irish Comicalities) .. .. Mat Riley Song (Comic)— "Tooral-ooral-ooral leß Harry Braham Song (Serio-comic)—" The Little Co quette " Lizzie Watson Song and Dance—" Sweet Magnolia " Alick O'Brien Comic Duet—'"Flora and Robin," Lizzie Watson and Harry Braham. Interval of ten minutes. PART 11. Overture .. ... Band Song and Dance—" Chequered Polo naise " C. T. Baker Song—"Junius Antonius Brown, tho Tragedian" Harry Braham Serio-comic Medley (Irish) Nelly and Patrick's Love Storey .. .. Lizzie Watson Song and Dance (Dutch) .. ~ Alick O'Brien Song (Irish), " Why Can't Paddy be a Gentleman,", , Mat Riley Trapeze Performance ~ Mademoiselle Blanche and mi Monsieur Hamew. To conclude with a Laughable Farce, MY WIFE IS GONE TO WHENTIRISOTANENARORIP, BY MESSRS O'BRIEN, BAKER. RILEY. >! J. GARDNER, Agent. /CHORAL HA LL, Full Rehearsal of the "Messiah" THIS (Monday) EVENING. All who intend to assist are requested to bo in their places at 7.30 punctually. W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. /CAOUTCHOUC, THE HAIRLESS HORSE, Capxchbd 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. Admission— Ladies and Gentlemen, Is ; Children, Cd. PUBLIC MEETING, ONEHUNGA. A MEETING- of tlie inhabitants of Onehunga will be held in the Choral Hall at 8 o'clock p.m. on MONDAY, the 22nd December, to consider matters relating to the Manukau Harbour, and th« Waste Lands in the district. T. R. GILLMAN, Chairman District Board.



, J^OTIOE OE REMOVAL. The public are respectfully informed that on and _ after the 20th instant the PRINTING OFFICES DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS and WEEKLY NEWS, Will be removed to the Extensive Premises in _ QUEEN STREET, | formerly occupied by Mr W. J. Hurst, opposite to 1 Messrs Upton and Co. The PUBLISHING OFFICES will be Removed from No. 74, Queen-street, during the early part of next week. rjfH'E CHRISTMAS NUMBER OP THE WEEKLY NEWS, With a Supplement op Forty Columns, IS NOW PUBLISHED, And will be found the most interesting ever issued in tbls Colony. There are Christmas Games, and Romps and Riddles ; Parlour Tricks, and Chess; Poetica Effusions for all classes ; a Sermon for the Righteous as well as the Wrong-doer : Wit and Humor : Facts for Ladies ; and two magnificent Christmas Stories. In the regular issue of the Weekly News will be found all the news of the week. PRICK SIXPENCE. Subscription per quarter, ss, paid in advance. — ■ —— ___—— LODGE ST. ANDREW. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will take place at the Star Hotel on MONDAY, at 7.30 p m. A Lecture on Freemasonry by Brother Dewar will be delivered. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the R.W.M. ,"SIT LUX, LUX FUIT." GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRELAND, No. 149. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Chapter will be held in the Hall, Newton, on Tuesday Evening, the 23rd instant, at 7 30 o'clock, when all Sir Knights are respectfully invited to attend. E. W. MORRISON, S.K.C. December 20, 1873. ALMANAC, 1874] pOPIES of the New Zealand Vy Insurance Company's Sheet and Book ALMANACS are ready for delivery to constituents on application. GEORGE P. PIERCE. CHURCH OP ENGLAND CEMETERY. PERSONS Cutting Down or Removing SHRUBS or FERNS from the Cemetery will be prosecuted. By order of the Trustees. J. WALKER, Sexton. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE List of Applications for Shards will Clese on the Cth January. j JAMES MILLS, Secretary pro tern. HYDRAULIC LIME. j" TH E undersigned can supply Dealers or Contractors at LOWEST PRICES. Further particulars can be obtained from R. C*©yer, Shortland-steeet, or by letter addressed to N. "flPson, at the Works, Mahurangi. SN.B. —This Lime was used in the Railway Tunnel the Domain. NATHANIEL WILSON. A SPLENDID Zergler Piano in elegant Walnut case. So good an instrument rarely to be met with ; the property of a Gentleman. —May be seen at J. Harris s, House, Queen-street. EOR SALE by the undersigned- Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle), Firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. SAWN KAURI TIMBER. FOR ~~S A L E, In Auckland, 300,000 FEET KAURI TIMBER. C. A. HARRIS. August, 1873. ards : Custom-house street and Breakwater Road, essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoua, with despatch. OR SALE, English-made Piano (in Walnut case), nearly new.—Madame Winter, Melbourne House, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, Cheap, one 16-feet Sailing Boat, several Ships' Boats and Dingiea. —J. Clare, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street East. OR SALE, English-made Piano (Walnut Cover), nearly new.—Madame Winter, Melbourne House, Karangahape Road. HOTEL FOR SALE, WELLINGTON. I I MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instructions to dispose of a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, situated in one of the best positions of the city of Wellington, which has enjoyed for the past three or four years, and still i possesses, one of the most extensive, respectable, and j profitable business connections in this improving I and rapidly increasing capital of the colony. I The sole reason for the present proprietor parting I with his interest in this valuable property—which he i does very reluctantly—is, that business of an unex | pected nature compels him to leave New Zealand for I a considerable time. The premises are in capital order, are thoroughly weU furnished, supplied with gas and water, and pos sess all the requisities for carrying on its large and paying business. Information as to the profitable nature of its transactions, of the fullest and most satisfactory char acter, can be given from the proprietor's own books, and which can be readily confirmed from Mr Dun can's personal knowledge. The advertiser has not had placed in his hands for some years past a property he can more confidently recommend, or which is certain to prove so lucrative as this, if continued under the management of a person acquainted with hotel business. It is perhaps superfluous to add that at this moment there is no place in New Zealand which is advancing more quickly in population, where travellers so frequently pass through, or any town where customers patronising a good hotel are better able and willing to suppoit one as in this city. Full particulars on application at Duncan's Auction Sale Room, WeUington. December Bth, 1873. CJ E A B A T H IN G* SOLID ROCK BATH, SMALES' POINT. This Favorite and Safe resort for Bathers is now Open for the Season. The Bath being excavated in the Solid Rock secures a firm footing, and with the stone steps along its whole length and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 tiU 12 each day (except Sundays) for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, LI Is; do for Child ren, 10s 6d. ■For Tickets apply to " HENRY KEESING, Jun., , St. Mungo Passage, Shortland street.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS XT AS Purchased, during 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 llj per yard, worth from Is dto 2». DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At llfcd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At ll^d par yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At Hid, worth Is 6d. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At Hid pat yard, worth Is 6d to 2s. H. ATKINS Will alio 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, Ladles' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers,. Trousers and Vests, Tweed Shits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coati, Etc., Etc, Etc. fob the christmas holidays. just opened, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. ' i _ i H. ATKINS, Late Hat and Honiyman. / i i I ... .<;■. 7



i— _____ —PMwimim \___-____r__a_mma --—• -■» UNITED METHODIST EREE C H U R C jul. OPENING OF NEW CHAPEL. Services in connection with the Opening of the new Chapel, at the junction of Vincent and Pitt-streets, will be held as follows:— On SUNDAY, December 28, three Sermons will be preached. In the morning, at 11, by the Rev G. H. Turner ; in the Afternoon, at 3, by the Rev S. Bunn ; and in the Evening, at half-past 6, by the Rev A. Rkid. On SUNDAY, January 4, 1874, the Rev W. J. Williams, of Coromandel, will preach morning at 11, and Evening, at half-past C. A Collection will be made at the [close of each service in aid of the Building Fund. BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE Meeting for the Election of the School Committee for 1874, for the Bombay will be held on Tuesday, the 6th of January, at 7 p.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. TO LET, a; Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood.g JjJLECTORS OE ONEHUNGA. MALE AND FEMALE SUFFRAGE. Roll up and record your Voteslfor the Electric Star Variety Troupe on Wednesday Evening next.—W H. Lowell, Returning Officer. f)HRISTMAS| SALE. cases Girl's Kid .. .. 2 6 case Larger .. .. .. ~ . t .'.SO trunks Ladies' House Boots .. .. .. 4 6 trunks Spanish Leather 5 0 trunks Gent's Elastic Sides 10C 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes 4 6 2 cases Gent's Oxford Shoes G 6 Slippers in Great Variety. J. ROUT, High street. TO-MORROW, DECEMBER 23. ~" WOODEN HOUSES IN BARRACKS FOR REMOVAL. B. TONKS & CO. Have been instructed by the Auckland Improvement Commissioners to sell, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, en the ground, TWO WOODEN HOUSES for removal. TO-MORROW, DECEMBER 23. BUILD IN G SITES, VICTORIA-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, To morrow, December 23, at 12 o'clock, VALUABLE BUILDING SITES, from Corner of Albert and Victoria-streets to Aurora Tavern. Terms easy. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE PINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. REFRESHMENT BOOTH. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tue»day, at twelve o'clock, The right to Refreshment Booth during continuance of Exhibition. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. WAIKATO-CHOICE FARM OF 200 ACRES ON THE WAIPA, CLOSE TO WHATAWHATA. VICTORIA VALLEY—276 ACRES. OAKLEY'S CREEK, SMALL FARM. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by the owner, who is leaving the Province, to sell, on Tuesday, December 23, at 12 o'clock, Choice Farm ef 204 acres, near Whatawhata, well known as a first cla-s agricultural land, well watered, and oonveniently situated near the beautiful Waipa River. First-class Farm of 276 acres in the well-Known Victoria Valley, rich and fertile as any land in New Zealand. Small Farm on Oakley's Creek, Whau, the site of the contemplated Water-works for Auckland, late the property of Cornelius Johnson. Lot 253, Pirongia, with large frontage to Rive Waipa. Lota 124 and 125, Parish of Pukete, County of Waikato.



TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK a.m. CHRISTMAS SALE. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, AT MARKET-HOUSE. PO U L T B V —Eowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET, ONE O'CLOCK p.m. PRODUCE—New Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Bacon, Beef, Flour, Whe&tmeal, Bran, Maize, Barley, &c. ; and Grinding Stone. GROCERIES—Tea, Raisins, Rice, &o. Household Furniture and Effects. Also, A lot of Government Stores, Stoves, Crocks, Leggings, Gla Brass, Shovels, &c. 2 Theodolites. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Ac. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, General Drapery, .Clothing, Millinery, Fancy Goods, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART. THE Subscriber will sell at twelve o'clock, PRODUCE—Maize, Bran, New and Old Potatoes, Onions, Flour GROOERIEs—Tea, Sugar, Raisins Currants, Mus tard, Herrings Jams, Candles, Kerosene. FURNITURE — Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Mattresses, Kitchen Utensils, Tables, Small FINE LOT OF CURIOSITIES from the Islands Shells, Gold Fish, Canoe, Clubs, Spears Arrows, &c. GEORGE SIBBIN, | . - >•* Auctioneer.



._„_________________________ _____^__ ,p WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1874. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATES. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE received instructions from Robert Graham, Esq., to sell by public auction, at the Brunswick Mart, on Wednesday, January 23, at 12 o'clock nocn, LAMBHILL ESTATE On the West Coast, about half-way between tho Manukau and Waikato Heads, consisting c^ about 2000 acres rich soil; is beautifully situated, well watered, substantially fenced, and sub divided into paddocks. A good part of it is sown with English grass and clover. There is a beautiful Lake, several rich swamps, (well draiced), and about 100 acres splendid flax swamp. This estate is admirably adapted for longwool sheep, cattle, and horses, and well worthy the attention of capitalists, being con sidered the best land in the Province of Auck land. STIRLING ESTATE Consists of 1,104 acres freehold, is situated near the West Coast, north of Kaipara Heads. This land was selected by Mr William Young, surveyor : is excellent soil, and has all that is requisite to make it a splendid farm. CITY OF AUCKLAND. T No 3—l Allotment 18 feet frontage to High-street, Auckland. PANMURE. W No B—l Allotment, 94 links frontage to Tamaki River and Road, near the Tamaki Bridge. WAIUKU. Part of Allotment No. 5—A compact Farm, 147 acres 0 roods 2S perches, well wooded and watered ; rich soil; about a mile from Waiuku. Lot No. 11 —92a Or lCp, Farm near Waiuku 67—108a „ „ „ 50—78a „ ~ „ 150—80a „ „ „ 163-55a „ „ „ 259-45a „ „ „ 204-72a „ „ Z 12- 186a lr lip „ „ Lot No 215—77a Pukeroa, We3t Coast RAGLAN. ■■'~." Lot No. 25—102a, Parish of Waingaroa, County of Rutland „ 54—39a, Waingaroa, Waitetuna River „ 56—40a „ „ „ 10—AUoment, Cliff-street, Baglan. WANGAREI. ■ Lot No 86 — 183a, Maungakaramea, County of Marsden 1 „ 84—83a „ „ I 67—117a ~ „ s | 77-112a „ ' BAY OF ISLANDS. 24a, County of Bedford, Kororarika, Bay of Islands, near the flagstaff. ELLERSLIE. AT A FUTURE DAY. A number of the fine Building Sites at the new Township, Ellerslie, adjoining the Railway Station, Panmure Road. These Villa Sites have a commanding view of the Manakau Harbour, St. John's College Lake, the Cricket ground and Racecourse; is the finest and most convenient place about Auckland for Resident Sites for Gentlemen in business and others requiring allotments in a healthy and cheerful neighbour hood.



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. ~ . _ PAPIER MACHIE TABLES AND TEA TRAYS, CASH BOXES, PLATED WARE, TRAVELLING BAGS, MUSICAL SNAILS, FIREWORKS. &£>., &C, 4c, THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort street, on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 11 o'clock, a Consignment, comprising— 1 case containing Papier Macliie Tables, Tea Trays, and Cash Boxes 1 case containing Cash Boxes and Tinder Boxes 1 ~. ~'• ■ .-. Table Knives, Teaspoons,. and Padlocks . ... 1 case' containing Electro-plated Liqueur Stands, Cruet Stands, Butter Coolers, Dessert and Tea spoons, Steel Needles, Spectacles 1 case containing Backgammon Boards with Draughtsman, Feeding Bottles, Candlesticks, Time Glasses, Watch Glasses, Travelling Bags, Bugles, &c. | 1 case containing Pictures, Toy Pistols, Ink Bottles, Hinges, Hammers, Musical Snails, Purses, Lanterns, Albums, &c 1 case containing 28 dozen Stone Bottles Black Ink 2 casks containing each 15 dozon Stone Bottles Blacking 1 case containing Turkey Sponge 2 cases containing Fireworks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. }"\ * MONDAY, JANUARY 12. 7 \ PRELIMINARY NOTICE: v ROSEBANK. , TH E Subscribers have been in structed to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, %, on Monday, January 12,1874, r >;v That Valuable Freehold Property, situated at the * **" foot of the, Flagstaff Hill, Devonport, and known as ROSEBANK, subdivided into fifteen aUot ments. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. i AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD?" LEASE OF HARBOUR ENDOWMENTS Harbour Board Office, '>• - ■ Auckland, December 16,1873. | THHE following Harbour Endowments JL will be Leased by Public Auction on or about the 23rd instant: . ; * Allotments in Freeman's Bay Reclamation ..,., 1 ,; . in Intake, East of Commerce street Plans may be seen, and further particulars obtained upon application at this office. . m WILLIAM Q. DALDY, Chairman,