and sympathy of the

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WELLINGTON.

This day. Greengrocers' wholesale prices : Turkeys, , 7 d . fowls, 5a a pair ; geese, 4s to 4s 6d ; ducks,' 3s a pair ; butter, 8d ; eggs, Is 2d a 3U; potatoes, Ud per lb.

DUNEDIN.

This day. The time for applying for shares in the Union Steam Shipping Company closes on the 6th of January. The Wave Queen, Captain Sinclair, sailed for Auckland on October 14. Passengers (saloon): Messrs. Gilmore (two), Mr Mel yjile'Carlowe, Smith, J. M. Tiuney, Samuel Trainer, J. M. Begle and family (5), George, WilHan, |Mr "Wmtermgham, Mrs Warring ton, and IS in the steerage. The Anazi sailed from London for Auck land on October 31. Saloon :Mr and Mrs Thomas Holt, Mr and Mrs Primrose, James Wood, Alfred Olives, and six steerage.

GREYTOWN.

This day. The "Waihenga Hotel was burnt down last night. It is a total loss.

WESLEYAN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCI ATION.

The third musical and literary entertain ment in connection with the above society was given last evening in the Pitt-street school room to an excellent audience. The Eev Alexander Reid, president, in the chair. The Chairman in his opening speech—which wa3 given with that gentleman's usual eloquence—referred to the fact that they were gathered together to be entertained He deprecated the hypocritical notion that religions young men must never be cheerful. Eeligion give to its possessor a radiance of character and a cheerfulness of spirit which people of the world might well envy. The Christian was the highest style of man, and must of necessity be the happiest person oh earth. The Pitt-street choir—now eminent for its musical capacity—gave the glee "Chough and Crow" in first style The reading by Mr Jessop, "My First and Last Speech," was rendered in a masterly manner, and at the close was rapturously applauded. Hood's " Parental Ode," by M"r Hosking, jun., was recited with true taste and conception. The choir gave the old, but ever new glee, "Hail Smiling Morn," with great ability. "Lines on a Skeleton" were recited by Mr Rhodes in a very clever manner, but were given with too much sameness, which detracted fiomthe efficiency of the piece. Dickens' "Sergeant Buzfuz's Address," was given in character by Mr T. L. White, and was absolutely without a fault. His conception of the duties of the learned counsel might have been envied, but not improved upon, by some lawyers present The reading by Mr McMaster, " The|Present to the Priest," was given with the now pro verbial ability of that gentleman. The glee, "Now Tramp," was splendid, and showed that preparation, after all, was the true secret of success. The reading of Mr Keven, " Curing a Cold," called forth rap turous applause from his hearers. "The Dying Soldier" was recited pretty well, but the reciter was nervous, and to a great extent unheard by his auditory The Rev. Mr. Carr read " Leek Chapel." The piece is full of fun, and was given well. Thegentleman whogavetherecitation "Now" was true to his text, but wejnoticed that not withstanding a great natural ability to read and recite he had a tendency to emphasize too much. Mr Laurie was in his element in his reading " The Man in the Fustian Jacket," and kept the house in fits of laughter. Of course the conductor of the choir, Mrßridson'andMr Lambert (organist), should be praised, as the majority of the pleasures of the evening were due to them. Mr Ryan received an encore in his song, "The Black smith's Son." The refreshment prepared was sufficient for 500 persons. The enter tainment was a great success.

ISLSISSiS.^II' SATtTRDAY, DEOEOTBR 20 1878



k^ i e,'~ Brown ' Barrett. & Co.'b Standard C«ffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Cos. ixcelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note ne brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.-fAdvt]



First Prize Ovens, First Prize Kakoes — a.a Smith wishes to inform the ladies of Auckland pX ? E£ D 1 l°, ld a large number of liis Improved ratent Portable Ovens, which have given so much satisfaction, he has reduced them nearly 20 per csnt The Portable Ovens are 355, original price 42s ; also! Jfirst-pme Eanges, either portable or for setting-in • two, Jfirst -prize Colonial Ovens reduced. HHS has too on hand several large and small second-hand Leamington Ranges, Colbrookdale Stoves, &c. : also r^Ws- &c., for sale (cheap), at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East.



\\fANTED, a Shoeing and General market. Blacksmith--^PP^ to J. hotter, New- WAN TED, a Good General Castle, Spends.atTettl:^ *° ** P°"00k 'EdinbUrgh WANTED, a Boy.—Apply Eden Terrace, Po3t-office. "WANTED, two General Servants for address 0'* hDtd "* town-—A PP!y to this °ffice WANTED, a strong active Lad.— street E i PPIy G°°d H°pe Dining BoMns» Wellesley Wanted, a good second Coot T » for the s.s. "Wellington. "WANTED,-a General Servant s' d Apply 8t the Newton Hotel, Karanffabape ""WANTED, a Waiter ; also, a Man Holer,Hob S on?stree U Ughtgh Painti^-G°vernor Brown WANTED, to 1 Purchase a good f i Second-hand ' Side Saddle. — Apply at Somerville's Stables. . Li; "Wanted to sell, a Yacht of .: 7 « *h*ee tons '• well found, and ready for sea.— APPIy G. H. Smith, ParneU Store. "WANTED, a respectable middle to Mr TmgSzrS ftS General Servftllt-A P ply "WANTED, Premises suitable for a , \J~ Store ; or, an Allotment not less ? **n4ofeet frontage, in close proximity to Victoria 'liarf, North,Shore.—Address Tenders to Star "'•c. i,,, v) .'j t■• ! ' .'i I i^'jANTED, a good General Servant; \it ¥ must be able to wash. Wages, 10s per week. "•V '■■:.;, to Mrs Farquhar, Vincent street. r^ — ' —— — ■ » Island & waikato railway. "W ANT ED, immediately, 200 J T Labourers to work on the above line between wrury and Queen's Kedoubt, and at the Auckland •iermimis. Highest wages given! ' : ; ' .QVVJ2N JONES & CO. *ortßritomart, Dec, 18, 1873.



WANTED KNOWN, that Open \^T ANTED, a General Servant: Apply Nat&fffi. 01'1 t0 aSSist in h<™**~ RANTED by a married ? n «, * Sltuatlon in -i Store or any oilier capacity SaybSt^r^rll^ tro;tnnd ty MferenoM*™, \ H ilghly re A sPectable and satisfactory office given.—Address A.80.D., Stab WANTED, a Shepherd ; must be Bleak Houfe"^ 0 Man-A^y to »• and E. Maclean. \^l/"ANTED, an experienced JSfurse -1 T maid.-Mrs G. Lewis. Jermyn street. "W^NTM). a Stablemar.-Apply » T at Hardingt'.n's Bazaar. l J "WANTED to Pell, the Goodwill Andrew Hea^ St°Ck Mm at * WANTED KNOWNTiust arrived, m .J . f wExcell?? r: £om Dunedin, another ship- TM?o\ 4 m w e, an, t T lfnl Exhibtion Pale Ale at tie Eoyal Mail Hotel, Victoria street. TKTAKTED, Horses to Graze. First a welk.- HSgffiS "Bd large rUns at W rANTED, a Draper's - J. M. McLaohlan. WANTED, for the city, a good Female bervant, a middle-aged person pre ferred ; good wages.—Apply to J. Harris, lobaccomst, Queen-street, betwen 10am, and 2 p.m. YX7 ANTED, a strong active Boy— wiT i of Good Hope Dining Rooms We llet ley-street East. TyAJNTED, a Boy about 15 or l(j. Queen-street^ 17 '0 M* wsliiftlhson. Tobacconist, \\7ANTBD.T good General Cabinet ™ 7* maker for the Waikato. Constant employ ment to a trustworthy man.—Apply, after 4 o'clock I o-rnorrow, to Mr R. Gwynne, Junction Ifotel New market. TTTTANTED, a smart respectable T Youth ; one havir.f,' some knowledge of drawing preferred.-B. H. Bartlett, Photographer. Ty ANTED, a Man to clean knives "™ and boots, and to make himself generally nseful.—Apply at once Anuy and Navy Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, Cricket rr a\ ~ r'ilt3' P ftls' Leg (!uard*, and the Prize Medal f.Hino of Jaques Croquet—Can be had chea > from the importer, a.C. Krctwell, Princes-street. "WANTED KNOWN.—The under * • signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and B»y of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, uext Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTON rj. W A N T ED KNOWN, that J. " * WATT is prnpared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :-Ti-tree Wood, Uncut 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Hails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply ail kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, ."haft.i, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street W" "AN TE D KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; G, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Bine Post. Victoria street. WANTED~7~a thorough Cook and Laundress. References required.—Mrs. L. B. Nathan, Karangahape Road. AJNTED the Butcher, Baker~ Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPRING CAET HAKNBSS at Prices to mket the timxs. -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland ; and at Melbourne. L. FORSTER & SON. FOUND, a Gold Brooch, circular Class centre, containing hair set with pearl*, in?cription on back Jessie, James, Agnes, Bonville 1557. — The owner can have the same by paying, expenses. CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Bay : Morning, at II o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Boctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer." Evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, to preach the/ Gospel of the Grace of God." OKNE-bTREET HALL Sunday Services (formerly City Hall). Conducted by Samuel Edger, B.A. December 21. Morning, Idols and Idolatries (a Sermon before Christmas). Even ing, Is it Lawful to do Good on the Sabbath ? (by special desire). THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects: Morning, Shirking the Responsibility ; evening, Lectures on the Apostles—No. 5, Simon the Canaanite. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH.—Sunday Services at the Pitt-street Chapel, Morning,|Rev. \V. Tinsley. Evening, Rev. G-. H. Turner—Tho Humilty of Clnist; a meditation for Christmas. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services, To-morrow, 21st Becember. Edwardes street—Morning, at eleven, by T. Cheeseman, Esq.; evening, at half-past six, Rev. C Waters. Sheridan street Chapel Anniversary, morning, at eleven, by Rev G. H. Turner ; evening, at half-past six, by Rev. W. Tinsley. UNITED METHODIST FREE C fl TJ B O j«. 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, Becember 28, three Sermons will be preached. In the morning, *t 11, by the Rev G H. Turner ; in the Afternoon, at 3, by the Key S. Bunn ; and in the Evening, at half-past C, by the On SUNDAY, January 4, 1874, the Rev W. J. Williams, of Coromandel. will preach morning at 11, and Evening, at half-past C. 3?A Collection will be made at the [close of each Service in aid of the Building Fund. WE L L E S L E T-S TEBE.T BAPTIST CHURCH.—Becember 21.— Owing to the inability of the Rev W. Jones, who had engaged to occupy the Pulpit, the Rev P. R. Corn ford will preach. Morning, One Pearl of Great Price. Evening, The Inheritauce of Saint* in Light. ■VT EWH E B RID ES MISSION. The Rev. J. G. Paton will conduct the following Mission Services on SUNBAY next, the 21st inst. :— St. Andrew's Church, at 11 a m. St. James's Church, at 0.30 p.m. Mr Paton will hold two Special Services for the Children attending the Sunday Schools. ; . ■ St^Andrew's Church, at 2 30 p.m. -'St James's Church, at 3.30 p.m; ;,.' V,> The Teachers and Children of all bunday Schools are invited to attend at either of these Services. A Collection will be made at each of the above Services towards the purchase of the new Mission Vessel Bayspring. NEWTON HALL—Services every Lord's Bay, at'll a.m. and 6.30 p.m.! Mr Smith will preach in the evening.



'Q N E H0 U R A T pVIRS McGREGOR'S LEVEE, HOY A L EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. IHIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, (By particular desire)- MRS McGREGOR'S LEVEE, Introducing the principal characters, with entire change of Songs. 7 tm?0 Daily fr°m 2 tUI 5 pm- : and from I , i(^^-- Epie^ainmentcomm<:nce S at 8.30. Admis i tt^ cSSS, ISSdS. tetho eveninfe'2s- May Q A O TJ TTTo~U"c, THE HAIRLESS HORSE, C/VP-rUKKD ON TilE Willis OF AU.STRAI.IA, WILL BE OUT EXHIBITION on i SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, and ' WEDNESDAY, the 2Cra, 22nd, 23rd, amd 24th Instants, At premises in Victoria street, close to Queen- i street, opposite Union Bank Open on Saturday from 11 to 1, 3to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m. ; other days from 3io 3, and 7 to 0 p m. Admission— Ladies and Gentlemen, Is ; Children, Cd.



PUBLIC MEETING, ONEHUNGA. A MEETING of the inhabitants of -£-»_ Onehunga will be held iv the Choral Hall at '< So clock pm. on MONDAY, the 22nd December to consider matters relating to the M-inukau Harbour, and the waste Lands in the district T. It. GILLMAN, Chairman District Board. AUCKLAND MARKET. FENTON'S SATURDAY'S MARKET PKICK LIST. I^HEi following quotations are for first-class Goods only :—Best Potted But er 7d per lb ; Fresh Butter, Sd per lb : Cheese Ojd ier lb ; Pure Lard, 8d per lb; Prime Auckland Bacon, ii large or small quantities Od per lb ; Muscatels. 9d per lb ; Canterbury Bacon, in large or small (juantkies, Od per lb : Canterbury Hams 9(\ per lb; Superior Dairy Fed Pork, pickled, 4.Jd per lb ; Pigs Jawls. Bil lb ; Canterbury Bacon, in cloth, 7d per lb ; Superfine Silk-dressed Flour fiOlli for 7s, I\U for Is; lUth Chops -l.'.d • Brown Sugar, id per lb ; Bright Yellow Sugar. •Udperlb; Crushed Lump Sugar, fl^cl nor 11.; .sood | Family Tea. 2s per lb ; Superior Pekoe Flavoured Tea, I black or mixed 2s (id per 11.; New Currants, 6.U1 per lb; New Jams, 7d j er tin ; Tomato Sauce, larg- size, Od per bottle ; Captain White's Oriental J'ickles, Is 3d per bottle; French Plums, 2-lb jars, 2s Od each ; a, very superior sample ; Muscatel Kaisins. new Is per lb ; Ne-.T Pickles, per Od bottle ; Light j New Raisins, 7d per lb ; Dutch Anchovies, Is per , glass barrel ; Bristol's Sarsaparllla. 4s 3d per bottle ; New Spice, Id per packet ; Wax Matches, 8d per dozen, boxes ; Mustard, lOd per lb. —Penton Provision Merchant, 65, Auckand Market ; first corner from Queen-street entrance.



QHEISTMAS CAKES! CHMSTMA.S CAKES ! CHRISTMAS CAKES ! ST. MUNGO CAFE AND CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISHMENT. CHAS. C A IS"N IN G Has on hand A LAKQE ASSORTMENT OF CHRISTMAS CAKES, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP PLAIN & FANCY BISCUITS. Abo. Confectionery of every description suitablo for Christmas parties anil presents, including ' Casaquea, plain and fancy Somebody's Luggage Burlesque ditto Fun Amongst Celestials ditto Bal Masque ditto Sairah Gamp ditto New Game of Dominos ditto. ICE CREAMS and ICED DRINKS daily during tho season ICED JELLIES for invalids on hand daily. Orders for Picnic "Parties will be received up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 23rd inst. Orders for Mince Pies will be received up to twelve o!clock noon on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst. N.B.—The Cafe will be Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. nHA BLE S BUETO N S ; CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPRISE. ;''_ ■ ■ i *yEACH SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE A PRIZE.j£Jf In one Cake will be inserted a GOLD WEDDING * RING. The Drawing will take place on Christmas Eve. A Committe of Subscribers will be respectfully ; • requested to conduct the same. ' . . 400 SUBSCRIBERS AT 2s. 6d. EACH, LSO. I Ist Prize, Wedding Cake ...... L 3 5 0 2nd Prize. Iced Cake .. • .. .... 2 10 0 3rd Prize, Scotch Bun , .. , .. .. 110 0 4th Prize, Currant Pound Cake .-. '..:... 1 2 0! 43 Scotch Buns, 6s each '.. .... 12 18 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, 4s each ', .. . 20 0 0 160 Packets Lollies, 6d each' .. '.*." 315 0 100 Packets Bon-Bons, lg each .. " ...5 0 0 V ■■ LSO 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of . , , '~ ~ , ~ , ■ ' CfcAS. BURTON,- In^f t .x: CONFECTIONER, PAKHELL. Orders for Mince Pies—large or small—are respect fully requested to be sent not later than 4 p m on the 2nd inst. 10 LET, AVERT desirable, Family Eesi • dence, consisting of 8 rooms and large Hal), with every convenience, corner of Csok and Nelson streete.—Apply to Samuel Wells, Estate Agent, 129, Queen-street. >■ , ..., , rpii> JL-ET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, JL iin Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. / BJA. MU E L C0.0.M BE S , OF THE j CITY CLOTHING MARTi SO, Queen-street,. ,/ ~, Begs to intimate to the public that he cannot guarantee any orders from the Tailor ing Department under fourteen days un^il! ni\st Christmas, •/',; ' :•, V; ; ,



GOOD TEMPLARS. TUIE next Ordinary Meeting of the • 5 Auckland Pioneer Lodge will bo. he'd at the new .temperance Hall, Albert street, on TUESDAY Jivemng next, the 2;3rd instant, at 7.b0 punctually. Lusmess of importance WAI. COLEMAN, Hon. Sec. ZZHmLODGE ST.gANDREW. 'THE Regular Monthly Meeting of JL the above Lodge will take place at the Star Hotel on MOM)AY, at 7.80 p m. A Lecture on Freemasonry by Brother Dewar will be delivered. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend, liy order of the R.W M. "SIT LUX, LUX FUIT." GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRELAND No. 149. THHE Regular Monthly Meeting of *- the above Chapter will be held in tha Hall, Newton, on Tuesday Evening, the 23rd instant, at ; iHO o clock, when all Sir Knights are respecthilly i invited to attend. [ E. W. MORRISON, S.K.C. I December 20, 1873. N 0 T I C E. HPHE Partnership hitherto existing A- between .Limes Mason, William Mason, and George Mason, under the style or ttrm of Mason Bj:otiteuh, Nnr eiymen, has this day been dissolved. Dated this 10th day of December, 1873. PEA NU T S.—Just receded, a Fresh Shipment Roasted daily. W. MARSHALL, F R U I T ERE R, QUEEX-STiiEET. MUTICE! NOTICE! TII E LAS T WE E X ! THE LAST WEEK ! THE LAST WEE X ! Chance for gLEWISSON'S £2 0 GIFT. For every 20s laid out J You get a chance to be drawn on my return. F. H. LEWIS SO N. jgJLECTORS OF ONEHUNGA. MALE AND FEMALE SUFFRAGE. Roll uu and rec ird your Votes for the Klectic Star Variety Troupe oti Wednesday Eveuing next.—W. H. Lowell, Returning Officer. 1000 D°ZEN Gentlemen's -L V_/ Vy \J silk Scarves, Is Gd each, at S. COOMBES1 CITY CLOTHING MART, NO. £0, QUKKN KTJ'.KKT. A U CKLAND TURF CLXJB. S U M M ER M E ETIN G, TO BB MKIA) ON BOXING DAY AND 27th DECEMBER, IS73* .ELL ERS L I E° N RACECO URS E. Stewards : Mr Thomas Morrin Mr Joseph Banks Mr James Russell Captain Fraser Major George. JUDOK: Judge Bockham. Starter : Mr Robert Wynyard. Clerk ok the Coukse: Mr Thomas Brown. Hamhcappkrs): Air JosephJßanks Mr' Joseph Bennett Major George. Clerk ok the Scales: Mr William Marks. TRIAL STAKES—A Sweepstakes of 3 soys. each, with 50 soys added ; entrance, 2 soys ; for 3-year olds and-upwards which have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to time of entrance. Weight for age : winner of any prize (after entry) to carry 71bs extra. Distance, 11 miles. RAILWAY PLATE, of SO soys. Entrance, 2 soys weight for age ; distance, '■{ mile. THE AUCKLAND i'URF CLUB CUP (Handicap of 200 sovf, added to n sweepstakes of 10 soys each two miles; second horse to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Nomina tions, with 3sovs ci tranceenclosed.tobesentto the Secretary on or before the 10th November, nt two o'clock p.m. Weights will be declared on or before the 18th No rember. Acceptances, enclos ing 5 soys, to be it a«'i by two o'clock on 17th De cember, and balance or sweepstakes(s soys) before ten o'clock on morning of the race. THE DRAPERS' PURSE- -a Handicap Sweepstakes of 4 soys each, with 5 soys added. Distance lj miles Entrance 2 ;ovs. PBINCE OF WALKS 3TAKES-A Sweepstakes of|3 soys each, with 40 soy added. Weight for age. Distance 1 mile Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for SO soys. Ifentered to be sold for 10 soys, i llowed lOlbs ; if for.'iO soys, allowed 171bs ; iffor2)sov3, allowed 2-llbs : no further allowance. SECOND DAT. THE INNKEEPEH PURSE-AlHandicap Sweep stakes of 5 soys eacl , witli 100 soys. added distance, 1£ miles. Second horse to receive 15 soys from the stake 3. Entrance, 3 soys. Weights to be declared on or,,before 8 p.m. on the night o the first day's races. FLYING STAKES.—A sweepstakes of 3 soys each with 30 soys added ; weight for age ; distance, £ mile. Entrance, 1 soy. Winner of Railway Plate to carry 7 lbs extra. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP-A Handicap Sweep stakea of 10 soys each, with 200 soys added; two miles ; second horse, to receive 25 soys, and third horse 10 soys from the stakes. Nomi nations, with 3 soys entrance enclosed, to be made to the secretary on or before the 17th December, at 2 o'clock p.m. The weights to be declared on or before 8 o'clock p.m. on the night of the first day's races, and acceptances, enclosing sweeps (10" soys}, to be made by 10 o'clock on morning of second day's racing. THE CONSOLATION HANDICAP: -A Sweepstakes of 3 soys each, with 40 soys added. Distance, lmile A HACK RACE of 10 soys (entrance, 1 soy) for al : untried horses. Distance, 1 mile. Post entries. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Mares and Geldings allowed 31bs. In the Selling Race the winner shall be sold with his engagements at the meeting. Any surplus above the selling price shall belong to the Auckland Turf Club, and any horse in such Selling Race, though not a winner, may, at the request of any person made to the stewards within fifteen minutes of weighing the first horse, be put up to auction in the same way as the winner, the upset price to be the amount at which he is to be sold, or entered to be sold, together with the value of the stake. Any ' surplus to belong to the Auckland Turf Club. | In all: races where a forfeit has to be paid the owner of any horse entered for any such race who shall neglect to declare and pay forfeit before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race shall be liable for the ! whole of the stakes unless otherwise specified in the conditions of any such race. All persons intending to withdraw horses are re quired to give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales at least half-an-hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the stewards, not exceeding 5 soys to the Race Fund. The rules of the Victoria Racing Club have been adopted, and will be adhered to as far as practicable. A o entry will be received for any of the races except upon this.condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying-out of this programme shall be unal. ' ! " All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, at the office of the Auckland Turf Club, Duham-street, entrance-money enclosed, with tha name.ige, pedigree of the horse, and performances; also name of the owner and'colours of therider. Any jockey riding except in the colours entered will be lined 3 soys. All sweepstakes, unless otherwise < specified, must be paid on or before 10 o'clock on the morning of the first race-day. All entrance fees and forfeits to go to the Auckland Turf Club. .'.': '.;.1 . . /; Qualification fee, 2 soys, except for Hack Race. No deduction will be made from the gross amount of the stakes. ' DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. For Turf Club Cup—Nominations, 10th November, 2 p.m.; weights declared, 18th November, 2 p.m. acceptances, 17th December, 2 p.m. General Entries—l7th December, before 2 p.m. N.B.—No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named. JOSEPH BENNETT, >Vi '* '!'.'.' Secretary, Durham-street,. Auckland.



NEW <>DDF EL L( > WS" HALL, [ LORNE-STREIi.T. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION" OF THE MOST TALENTED FAMILY That has ever appeared in Auckland, THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BBLLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY AND THE GREAT ENGLISH COMEDIAN AND DANCER, MR "FRANK YERTEN, 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 ; I Hon. W. Ducane, Governor of Tasmania; Sir i Maurice O' Condi, K.C.B. ; Sir James Cookie, K.C.B. ; Sir Robert Officer, CJ.B. ; the Ministry of Queensland ; the Elite of the Colonies, AND OVER :i00,0&0 PERSONS. Messrs Seymour and Cuixtmoue Pianists. TO-NIGHT! TO-NTGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! To-night ! To-uight ! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. ENT [R X OIIA X U R O ]>' PRO (! R A MM K. EVERYTH I N G N E W ! EVERYTHING NKW. NEW SELECTIONS ON THE HAND-DELLS. New Tunes on the Stand-bell.s N«w Pieces on the Clock Bells Now Combinations on the Instruments New Ballads and Operatic Selections NEW COMIC SONGS AND DANCES New Comic Quartette New Farce, &c, &c. First Time of the Chimes, Changes, and Joy Bells First Time of " Write me a Letter from Home" First Time of Silver Lake Vaisovlana, &c. Fij.st Time of the Great Comic Trio, " The Schmoker Family " First Time of the Great Comic Song and .Dance, " Waiking in the Starlight" First Time of " The Valler Girl that Winked at Me," <S-rc, itc, &c. Concluding with the laughable Farce of THE SHAVING SALOON. Mr Brown, the Barber .. .. Henry Lynch, jun. Billy Turps, an Auckland Larrikin "Willy Lynch Louis Duproe, Frenchman .. Robert Lynch Fat OConnell, an Irishman .. Harry Seymour Pompey, the Barber's Assistant Frank Yerton &c, &c, &c. First Class, 3s ; Second Class, 2s : Back, Is. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence at S p.m. Carriages may be ordered for quarter-past 10p.m. HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent.



QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, Dec. 22, at the PRINCE of WALES THEATRE for a Few Nights Only (previous to their departure for the South). On BOXING NIGHT and Every Evening will be ljroducod a New Burlesque, enittled PYGMALION AND HIS GALADEA. Pygmalion Lizzie Watson GaUdca .. Harry Braham M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. A SPLENDID ZeTgler Piano in -£j_ clegint Walnut case. So Rood an instrument rarely to be met with ; the property of a Gentleman. —May be seen at J. Harris's, iCavendish House, Queen-street. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. HPENDERS will be received until J- moon of SATURDAY, 27th instant, for the Erection of a Building in Stanley-street. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Pha;nix Foundry. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. ERASER & TIN Nil. LOST, on New North Eoad, the- Baok of a Gold Watch.—Any one returning it to J. N. Newbold, at his Warehouse, A rictoriastreet East, opposite blue Post Dining Rooms; or at his residence, or Eden Post-oilice, will be amply re warded. N 0 T I C E. (CALCUTTA SWEEP, Summer V>/ Handicap, will be drawn at the Auckland Hotel on MONDAY NEXT, 8 o'clock. JOSEPH BOULTER, Proprietor. ~L* TjlOR HOKIANG-A. "^SNfXsX The Schooner Will sail as above on TUESDAY next, the 23rd instant.—For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL. Custom House-street. - WOR TAEANAKI, ««G&«SJO2& J- NELSON, PICTON, WEL MMS\JTSS»-LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND wOKSBOmmf port ciialmers. The N.Z.S.S. a.s. Company's s.s. Wellington M. Carey, Commander, from Onelmnga, on MONDAY nest, December 22, at 11 a.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; A. BA.RNES, Onehunga; Or, E. S. LEDSEK, Grahamstown. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. .DUNNINGHAM & KING Have imported one of ALCOCK'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLES, And invite players to one of the best rooms in Auck land. ;■■;: j.y-I j ■ GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL. , Board... ... .. .. ... .. 15s per week Board and Residence .. .. .. ' 20s per week Ditto ditto, with single room '.. .. 24g per week ; Good Stable Accommodation. DUNNINGHAM & KING, . PROPRIETORS. PAPAKURA AJNNNCAL RACES, -' To be held at Papakura on THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1874. PAPAKURA HANDICAP of 100 soys., with a Sweep stake of 5 soys. each ; second horse to receive 30 soys., third 10 soys., from the stakes. Two miles. Nominations, enclosing 1 soy., to be made to the Secretary, at the Globe Hotel, Papakura, before eight p.m. on SATURDAY, December 13. Weights to be declared on January 7, 1874. Ac ceptances, enclosing 2 soys., on January 14, at 8 p m. Balance of Sweep, 3 soys., to be paid at 1 p.m. on day of Race. | Remainder of programme to bo published in future I advertisements. . ■ I WILLIAM C. BREAKELL, Hon. Sec. P.R.C. I Fapakura, December 3,187?.



TV! OT ICE OF RKMLO VA L. j_^ The public are respectfully informed that on and after the 20tli instant the PRINTING OFFICES op tiit: DAILY SOUTHERN GROSS and WEEKLY NEWS, ' Will be removed to the Extensive Premises in QUEEN STIIEET, Formerly occupied by Mr W. J. Hurst, opposite to Messrs Upton and Co. The PUBLISHING OFFICES will be Removed from No. 74, Queen-street, during the early part of next week. THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF TIIK WEEKLY NEWS, "With a Supm/ement of Fohtv Columns, IS NOW PUBLISHED, And will be found the most interesting ever issued in this Colony. I There are Christmas Games, and Romps and lliddles ; Parlour Tricks, and Chess; Poetica i Effusions for all classes ; a Sermon for the Righteoiu as well as the Wrong-doer : Wit and Humor ; Facts for Ladies ; and two magnificent Clnistmas Stories. In the regular issue of the Weekly News will be found all the news of the week. PRICE SIXPENCE. Subscription per quarter, ss, paid in advance. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. fT^HE List of Applications for Shares JL will Clese on the Oth January. JAMKS MILLS, Secretary pro tern. /CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The p.s. GOLDEN CROW N WILL RUN EXCURSION FOR THE PEOPLE. Pv IST URN TICKETS, v ailable from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874. inclusive. FAKES: Saloon 12s. Steerage Ss. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24. Leaves Auckland. Leaves Thames. U a.m. G p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY, EXCURSION AMONG THE ISLANDS OF H A U R A X I, Leaving the Queen-street "Wharf at 3 p.m. FARE—ONE SHILLING. After the excursion leaves for Thames at 7 p m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2G, BOXING-DAY. Leaves Thames. Leaves Auckland (i.ao a.m. 7 p.m 11.30 p m. Return Tickets, for this day only, SIX SHILLINGS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. Leaves Auckland Leaves Thames. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. Leaves Queen-street AVharf in time for the THAMES REGATIA, 8 a.m. Leaves Thames 7 p.m. Return Tickets, for this day only, SIX SHILLINGS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30. Leaves Auckland Leaves Thames. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT DEVON PORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease by public auction, on Wednesday, 21st January, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years. ir\ '■ ~ The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz- ALLOTMENT No; 20, Section No. 2, Parish o TA.KAPUNA, subdivided into 9 lartte Build ing Allotment, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Road?, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 feet. Plans can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . . Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS A N D B A O O N. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 o'clock, • ■ 5 cases Hams and Bacon. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE FINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL" EXHIBITION. REFRESHMENT BOOTH. B. TON X S & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Monday, at twelve o'clock, • .'..:' The right to Refreshment Booth during continuance gf Exhibition. - ' '



U ESDAY, JANUARY 6. C 1 T V MAR T. AUCKLAND HARBOUK ENDOWMENT LEASES. BY ORDER OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. GRANT & MORTON J-J AYE received instructions from the Harbour Board to sell by public auction, at the City Mart, on Tuesday, January C, at 12 o'clock noon, The Leases of the following Valuable ALLOT MENT, for a term of Eighty-five Years, from the first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. Lot 23—Allotment having extensive frontage to Custom-house-street, west of Gore-street. Lots 33 and 34—Two Allotments, having extensive frontage to Gore-street, Lots 3G, 37, 3S, 39, and 40 - Five Allotments, having extensive frontage to CustDin-honse-street, and also to a lane 20 feet wide. Lots 44, 4.1, 40, 47, 48, and 49—Six Allotments, having extensive frontage to Fort-street, and also to a lane 20 feet wide. The following Allotments in Freeman's Bay Recla" mation for a term of Fourteen Years- Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9—Nine large Allotments as per plan. Lots 10,11,12, 13, 14, 15, 10,17-Eight large Allot ments, with a right of 50 feet in front o reclamation wall, the lessee to have option of renewal for 42 years from date of original lease on certain conditions. The Allotments are all pegged out, and flags are being placed to show the position and boundary between eaih Lot. Plans may be seen at the Harbour Board Office and City Mart, also conditions of sale.



MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. SALE OP GOVERNMENT TOLLS., ETC. Thejundersignedhave 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, •TPHB ANNUAL LE&SiiS of the -■- TOLLS and FEES hereunder specified for the twelve months commencing Ist January, 1874 : 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 Romuera and Mount Eden Road (Eist) Chain Bars ; together with the fees chargeable at the .Newmarket Weighbridge. 4. The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slipoery Creek Turnpike Gates, Great South Road. 5. The Tolls leviable at the Newton Toll Gate on the Great Xorth Koad. at its junction with the Pon sonby Road. C. 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 Kden Vine Hotel). *i 8-o?" he Fees cllal-geable for the Supply of "Water to the Shipping. 9. The Fees Chargeable at the Onehunga Wharf. B. TOPICS & CO., '. Auctioneers.



i TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. - i CITY MAII T. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. 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. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. PAPIER MAOHIE TABLES AND TEA TRAYS, CASH BOXES, PLATED WARE, TRAVELLING BAGS. MUSICAL SNAILS, FIREWORKS. I &C, &C , &C, npHE Subscribers will sell at the -L Mart, Port street, on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 11 o'clock, a Consignment, comprising— 1 case containing Papier Machie Tablts, Tea Trays and Cash Boxes *•»>:. 1 case containing Cash Boxes and Tinder Boxes 1 i» .» Table .knives, Teaspoons, and .Padlocks '"•>••»<•! i <•■" . 1 case containing Electro-plated Liqueur Stands, Cruet Stands, Butter Coolers, Dessert and lea spoons, Steel Needles, Spectacles lease containing Bwskgammon Boards with Draughtsman, Feeding Bottles, Candlesticks : . Tune Glasses, Watch Glasses, Travelling Bags. r, i•; Bugles, &c. 1 case containing Pictures, Toy Pistols, Ink Bottles MO Hinges, Hammers,: .Musical Snails. Purses. Lanterns, Albums, &c. 1 case containing 28 dozen Stone Eottles Black Ink 2 casks containing each 16 dozen Stone Bottles Blacking 1 case containing Turkey Sponge -2 cases containing Fireworks. ! SAMUEL COCHRANE .& SON, ■■ . • Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY~U PRELIMINARY NOTICE. -■■-'• ■"■■ ROSEBANK. ' • . i ... THE Subscribers have been in . i structed to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street on Monday, January 12, 1874, - ' That Valuable Freehold Property, situated at the fOTls?<syiSS*llff Hill> DwfflPort, and known as ROSEBANK, subdivided into fifteen allot ments. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, I ■ . Auctioneers. —^ —2J LILZ_& L Ji Jl t AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. LEAjSE OF HARBOUE ENDOWMENTS. - - Harbour Board Office, i:nV T i Auckland, December 16 1873 HE following Harbour Endowments ; the iSSUSfi?? by Publi° Auctioa on or about ' Allotments in Freeman's Bay Reclamation .. in Intake, East of Commerce street ■ Plans may be seen, and further particulars obtained C upon application at this office . w WILLIAM C. DALDY; -^ Chairman.