c ixtenfc of all lands which were applied for b, y private persons in exercise of land orders tin der " The Waste Lands Act, 1858," but for which'lands no Crown grants have ever been taken out. A large quantity of land has been tied up in this way for years, and it will be desirable to take action for the purpose of rendering such land available for sale or occupation. In addition. I have taken steps to ascertain what lands have been acquired for the province, under the Immigration and Public Works Loans, and also out of the sum of £250,000, which, by an Act of the last session of the Assembly, was set apart for the purchase of Waste Lands in the pro vince of Auckland. I feel strongly that the Superintendent should be placed fn a position to secure the acquisition of lands really fitted for cultivation and settlement, and therefore that some .discretion should be allowed to him in directing the efforts now being made for the purchase of Native Lands. I will ask you to join with me in bringing this matter under the notice of the General Government. Some such action will be necessary if the province is to main tain its position in colony as one of the lead ing provinces. This can only be done by the province taking up and dealing resolutely with the great question of immigration and to make immigration a success, it is abso lutely essential that we should speedily obtain as much land as possible really adapted for agricultural and pastoral pur poses. "I have been in communication with the General Government in reference to the Waikato and Kaipara Railway lines. Their attention has been called to the great delay which has taken place in carrying out these works, and they have had urged upon them the importance and necessity of pushing on both railways to completion as speedily as possible. lam well pleased to be able to inform you that arrangements are in progress for throwing open the Onehunga line for passenger traffic on Monday next. " Various Acts relating to the affairs of the province, passed during the last Session of the Assembly, will bo brought under your notice. The usual returns and copies of papers and correspondence relating to the more important matters which have been dealt with since the last sitting of the Pro vincial Council will also be laid before you. "The following Bills will be submitted for your consideration at this present sitting — The Mangapiko Road Bill, and the Wha're hine Road Bill—two measures for effecting certain unimportant alterations in roads within the districts named ; a Bill to cure a technical defect in the Hauraki District Fire Rate Act, 1872 ; a Bill to enable the Trustees of the Temperance Hall Site to take advan tage of an Act of the General Assembly entitled the Auckland Temperance Hall Site Sale Act, 1872 ; and a Bill to make temporary provision for the various services of the province during the adjournment. " The important interests of the Thames goldfields will receive the fullest considera tion at my hands during the recess with a view to laying before you such proposals as will tend to revive and increase the mining industries of the Hauraki peninsula. The greater portion of the land extending north from the Hikutaia to Cape Colville has now been acquired from the natives as public estate. It will be your duty to provide me with sufficient means to open tracks and roads through this new country. The opening of the Ohinemuri blocks is still further deferred. I have every confidence that the miners will show the same patience and obedience to the law which has hitherto characterised them. The Provincial Government will leave nothing undone which will be likely to lead to these lands being opened up to mining enterprise. " I have applied to the Colonial Govern ment to place at my disposal, upon the same conditions as were laid down in regard to the previous grant, a further sum of £10,000 out of the amount originally set apart under loan for roads and worka in the North, and I believe that my application will be acceded to.

"It is matter of contp-atulation that so much interest has been evinced in the general elections, showing, as it does, that the settlers are alive to the dangers which await those communities which are disposed to be apathetic in public affairs. "In taking upon myself once more the duties of the position in which I have had the honour to be placed, I recognise the necessity of harmonious action between the Provincial Council and the Superintendent, and on my part nothing shall be wanting which will help to attain that object. 411 have had the fullest confidence that in discharging the duties entrusted to me I shall receive from you such co-operation and assistance as will enable me, under the bless ing of Divine Providence, to promote the important interests committed to our care. "

He then declared the Council duly open for the dispatch of public business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

LARGE MEETING AT TE KUITI RE-

GARDING GROG,

ALEXANDRA.

This day. Tawhiao's party have returned to Te Kuiti to attend a large meeting called by Mauwhire for the purpose of preventing in future any spirituous liquors being intro duced in the King country. Strong opposi tion m»y be ixpected.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day. In the District Court, to-day, in bank ruptcy, the following persons obtained their discharge :—Charles Wallnutt, H. A. Clery, John Fletcher, Charles Symonds. James Fenton was examined.

Mr Tyler opposed on behalf of Mr J. C. Morrin, Brown, Barrett and Co., and Mr Grey.

The Court decided that he had not passed examination, and proceedings will now have to be begun de novo. Thomas Sherson's caae, in bankruptcy, is now under investigation. The Albion (Kelly's tribute) hare from 3cwt got 20oz 7dwt 12gr. The Sons of Freedom got out some nice stone during last night, and expect 300oz from Saturday's retorting, and a dividend of £1 before Christmas.

The Waitemata got 10 lbs of very good specimens this morning. The market is slack. Sales—Caledonians, £11, £11 2s Gd; Thames, 55s ; City of •ondon, 27a, 26s 6d; buyers Caledonians

have been subscribed towarda|sending -Ainera to Ohinemuri.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Luna sailed for Auckland at 8.30 this morning W ith the following passengers :—Mr X" '-'• Davia, Judge Rogan, Captains Morris, Sundry, and Norris, Messrs Brissenden, ■Win, Burrows, Meadamea Ellis (two child

\fs' Cardno, Ball, Mclutyve, Wri«lev other! Denni3ol1' Avthurfwrigleyfand

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

THE NAPIER LIBEL CASE.

[From oim ow>r Correspondent.]

NAPIER

rp, 1M -, This day. lhe hbel case against the Napier Tele- S o^'Pied all Saturday and Monday. After deliberating two hour/ the jury found a verdict of guilty against all six defendants, Tha olSTg^fommendation t0 ™™ y (W 1 d c defeild^ts £5 each. Mi defence g°k Cn °Ijini° 11S h* his aWe w3 «' / Klge Stated that he never heard a more temperate, discreet, or able

THE NATIVE DISTURBANCE AT OTAKI.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

THE TRIBES DETERMINED TO FIGHT.

CHMSTCfIURCH.

m, , , This day. . Ike twenty-third anniversary of the pro vince was celebrated to-day. The weather is gloriously fine. The Volunteers paraded at nine o'clock Colonel Packe took advantage of the parade to present to W. Mills, Esq., Collector of Customs of New Zealand, a war medal for services rendered while in charge of out pt>sts during the attack on the Hutt in 184 G. At eleven o'clock the Governor will lay the .oundation stone of a Normal school which will cost £17,000. ' At noon athletic sports will take place in Latimer Square. The Governor has given a prize.

A torchlight procession of the Fire Brigade takes place at seven o'clock in the evening, besides various other amusements.

LYTTELTON.

c ~ , ™s tlay- Sailed : Lady Agnes, for Auckland, yes terday. A close holiday to-day is being held, it being the anniversary of the province.

WELLINGTON.

This day

Further information from ITorowhenua is not quite satisfactory. After the disputants had consented to refer the dispute to the Government some of the natives on both sides refused to recognise the arrangement, and much bounce and threats were used. Mr Commissioner Booth thought it desir able to sleep in Maupoko camp during the night. Shots were fired at a whare, but nobody hurt. Thfi Ngatiraukawa insist on the case bein« re-heard by the Lands Court. A reply is to be given by the Government in two days. Bodies of armed natives are arriving, and orders given to ferrymen not to cross any natives carryiug arms. Puke, a Ngatiraukawa chief, who refuses to listen to reason, has issued a challenge to the Muaupoko tribe to fight on Wednes day.

The Government hope to maintain peaco, and are using all means to do so, The Sugar Refinery Company will com mence operations as soon as 2,500 shares have been taken up, and will send to Melbourne for plans of the proposed works.

NELSON.

This day. At the distribution of prizes at Nelson College, Mr Simmons, the head-master, attacked the University Scholarships examination as being too difficult and of too wide a range,' and calculated to muddle the brains of any boy of sixteen. If the object was to check and ■tunt higher education no money was ever more judiciously laid out than the £3000. He attributed this to the governing body being composed not 'of men of academical eminence or experience in education, but almost enirely of politicians and ministers.

HOKITIKA.

This day. S. Meylietein, ironmonger, was fined fity pounds at the Resident Magistrate's Court, under the Regulations of Customs Act for smuggling three silver watches in case as hardware shipped from Melbourne.

We see by advertisement that sweepstakes on the Auckland Turf Cub Cup will take place this evening at the Occidental Hotel on the sweep to be drawn to-morrow evening.

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. - [Advt.J First Prize Ovens, First Prize Rakges — H. H. Smith wishes to inform the ladies of Auckland that having sold a large number of his Improved Patent Portable Ovens, which have given so much satisfaction, he has reduced them nearly 20 per cent. The Portable Ovens are 365, original price 42s ; also', First-prize Ranges, either portable or for setting-in also. First-prize Colonial Ovens reduced. H.H.S has also on hand several large and small second-hand Leamington Ranges, Colbrookdale Stoves, &c. ; also, Iron Bedsteads, &c, for sale (cheap), at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham street East.

TS£JEZMmG STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 !8?&



WANTED, a Farm Labourer ; one who can milk.—Chas. Canning, St.Mungo's, Queen-street. W~~ ANTED, a General Servant.^- Apply to Mrs Gilmer, Hepburn-street. WANTED to Sell, a Eosewood Cottage Piano. Pii<j3 L2o.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant; also, Nurse Girl. References required.— Apply to Mrs Waters, Fpsom, or 82, Queen-street. WANTED, Two Smart Lads, about 15 years of age.—Mr Gledhill. WANTED, a respectable Female Servant.—Apply to Mrs B. Gittos, Pitt street. WANTED, Six Joiners. Apply at Engine Shed, Britomart Point.—Win. Cameron, Builder. WANTED, Two good Aimen to trim, up Kailway Sleepers'— Applj No. 7, Queen street. < WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Apply Isidor Alexander, Jeweiler. WANTED, Four respectable Boarders.—Apply to Mrs Buckley, corner of Albert and Cook streets. WANTED, a few stout Boys.— Apply at Steam Hope Work.f Ponsonby. 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 XKTANT ED to Sell, Jam Jars, ten' V T doz. and upwards, 2s 9d per doz., at Wil thew& Co.'a Glassworks. ; .,



Vlf ANTED, a General Servant- PrJLi pl^to Mrs G- S- J^i™, Anglesey 1 onsonby ltoad). TO^ANTED, a good general Servani a i ?*£ lllE North Snol'c : references required. iionr- f Auckland Savings' Bunk, between tin OITANTK.}), a respectable Tonne • , J^'oman ay General Servant : reference re quired.— Apply at 71, Ccok-street. \A/~ ANTED, Two useful Boys.— w Apply aHImTT.S.N.Z. & A. Fruit Depdt. V\ ages, 12s per week.—Also, a Female Assistant. WANTED, a General Servant + \r Twin? m<M ia,telyi Kcfcronces required.— A"ppiy Church ' Sl eOt) °MJOsite 8t- Matthew's W" ANTED by a Young Man, ~\ . Board and Lodgings, or Lodging without Board, in a respectable place near to Queen-street — Apply, stating terms, t011.5., Star office. W "ANTED, a ShepWd ; rnuatbe a Single Man. —Apply to It. and E. Maclean. Bleak House. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid.—Mrs G. Lewis, .Termyn street. WANT ID, a Stableman.—Apply at Hardington's Bazaar. WANTD, a Nurse Girl.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. WAN7 ED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs A. Crnig, Mobson-str -et. WANTED KNOWN, that Joni Hall's Drape) y Establishment at the Junction of Queen-street, will be open on Wednesday next, the 17th instant. WANTED to Sell, the Goodwill and Stock-in-Trade of a Pawnbroker, in Wyndlinin-street. Must be disposed of by the 20th inst. lhe Stock taken at a valuation.—Apply to Andrew Heavy. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and ]>,ay of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: lietwoen Kort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTONE. WAN'IED KNOWN, just arrived, v T Ex Excelsior, from Dunedin, another ship ment of that beautiful ICxhibtion I'ale Ale at the Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria slrcet. W ANTED, a thorough Cook and Laundress. References required.— Mis. L D. Nathan, Karangahnpe Eoad. WANTKD, a Draper's Assistant. - J. M. McLachlan. T\7ANTED, Horsey to Graze. First T T class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Murdoch, Epsom. TXT AN TED, a smart Boy to make » " himself generally useful.—Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a Boy about 15 or 16. —Apply to Mr G. Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen-street. WANTED, Tenders for 300 6ft. hurdles, and 100 Bft hurdles, to be delivered at Bemnera within one month. Sample hurdles can be seen at the Ilaymarket. Tenders will be opened at three o'clock on Friday, 19lh T>ecember. ALFRED BUOKLAND. WANTED, a Situation as Cook or Housekeeper by a new arrival per Hero.—Ad dress C.1!., Star office WANTED, a.Boy to make himself generally useful.—Apply to Farrow's, laic Porter's Dining Koonis, Queen-street. WA.N TE D 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, 14s 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. WANTED KNOWN, that D. ™ » Gold™ is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Oum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c.,'at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street A IH?¥3)~KJNOWN —Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs j 0, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c. at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying their strong durable SPRING CART HARNESS at Prices to meet the tibieh. -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. Xj. FORSTER «r SON. LO ST, between Mrs Hardwick's, Shortland Crescent, and Mrs Shepherd's, Jermyn street, a Purse containing Ll2 odd.—Whoever finds it will be rewarded if they will take it take it to Mrs Hardwick or Mrs Shepherd. FOM SALE, English-made Piano (Walnut Cover), nearly new.—Madame Winter, Melbourne House, Karangahape Road. SWEEPSTAKES on the Auckland Turf Club Cup, to be drawn TO-MORROW EVENING, 17th inst.jwill take place at the Occidental Hotel TO-NIGHT. A full attendance is requested. EDWD. PERKINS, Proprietor. FOB 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. jJ^OH SALE.—A Black Arab; Mare. -»- —Apply to Mr E.Kinlock, Soirerville's Stables. LOST, a Promissory Note, by Hutchison & Co., in i'avor 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. pHJBAP BOOTS FOR THE yj CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T. ELLISON is Selling Off his Stock of Boots for . One Month at exceedingly Low Prices, to give the public a chance of purchasing during tho holidays. Ladies' : Lasting Boots very cheap. Girls White Boots very cheap.—7B, Quen street. ' SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPFAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, \ that he 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. WANTED— A really good Farm of about 100 acres 14 miles from town Price, LIOOO, or thereabouts. WANTED TO PURCHASE—A good Six-roome House in the city. About LIBO. , ; WANTED TO PURCHASE-A small Four-roomed Bouee in the suburbs. Price, about LIOO. ' 2. M. LENNOX,



- 0-} N I Q-H T (TUESDAY) BELL RINGE RS ! I GRAND OPENING NIGHT! ' T°" NIGHT (TUESDAY). BELL RINGE R S ! f GRAND OPENING NIGHT fJIO- NIGHT (TUESDAY) BELLRINGERS! GRAND OPENING NIGHT NEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL. LOENE-STREET. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION ! THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, DEC. IG. ; GRAND OPENING NIGHT IN AUCKLAND OF THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLRINQERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE i TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY, (Just arrived from Melbourne, en route to San Francisco), and the GREAT COMEDIAN AND DANCER, ME FEANK YEETEN. Messrs Seymour and Ccllimobe* Pianists. The Programme will include Grand Performances on 130 BELLS, Asia Variety 01* other MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Selections from Norma, La Soimambula, II Trovator c Maritann, &c, and National Airs of all Nations, including "Ring the Bell Watchman," As performed at the Melbourne Town Hall on Easter Monday, 1872, before the largest audience (4000), ever congregated in Australia, and repeated by them with enthusiastic applause at their subsequent performances in the same hall. Grand March from Norma Still So Gently, LaSonnambula, Etc., Etc., Etc. GRAND INSTRUMETA.L COMBINATION On the Stand Bells, Clock Bells, Piccolos, Anglo Concertinas, Pianos, *c.,&c by the MESSRS. LYNCH. NEW .& SELECT BALLADS, OPERATIC SELECTIONS, &c, by MR FRANK VERTEN. COMIC QUARTETTES, &c, including CHING CHING, Cuinesk Song and Dance, As sung and danced by the talented LYNCU FAMILY with immense success through out the Colonies. COMIC SONGS & DANCES, &c, including Nicodemux Johnson, Nelle the Belle, &c, by the Pjuxce of Negbo Comedians and Danckrs, FRANK VERTEN. Sailor's nornpipe, Highland Fling, Ac, &c. Concluding with the laughable Farce of MR JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN. Mr Johnson (an irritable Merchant) Harry Lynch, jun Jimmy Flapumgaffuno, (Head Waiter) "Willie Lynch Sammy Snowball (the Coachman) .. Frank Verten ifiTC., Etc., Etc. First Class, 3s ; Second Class, 2s ; Third Class, Is. Doors open at 7.30, Overture, at 8 precisely. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY-) TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY! GRAND OPENING NIGHT 1 rp O-N I QIIT (TUESDAY). TALENTED LYIsCH FAMILY! GRAND OPENING NIGHT! TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY). FRANK VERTEN! GRAND OPENING NIGHT! ONE H O U E at MlTs MCGREGOR'S LEVEE, ROYAL EXHIBI TION, CITY HALL. To-night. MISS KATY MoT AVIBH received an enthusiastic reception, ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. MRS PATERSON greeted with roars of laughter. ROYAL EX HIBITION, CITY HALL. DA E T WATTY still fond of suppin! kail and carrying the flag afore the Volunteers. ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. KIESTY CLAVEB, the Newhaven Fishwife, received with demonstrations of delight. " An'what for no ?" TEIO— "Caller Herrin," Old and New Songs, Anecdotes, Odd Sayings, Dances, Highland Fling and Reel, at Mrs McGregor's Levee. ' ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, To-night El G- H T H WE E X, AND UNABATED POPULARITY of the ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Open Daily from 2 till 5 p.m. ; and evening, 7 till 10. Admission— Body of Hall, Is; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s, and may be secured during the day. QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, Dee. 22, at the PRINCE of WALES THEATRE for a Few Nights Only (previous to their departure for the South). On BOXING NIGHT and Every Eyoning will be produced a New Burlesque, enittled PYGMALION AND HIS GALADEA. Pygmalion Lizzie Watson Galadea Harry Braham M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. IT BATHES EOE a ALE s. d. A Choice Sample of Southern Kip .. ~ 2 2 English Kip, from 2 6 GRINDERY. Heel Tips .. 8s 6d and 10 6 Toe and Heel Sprigs .. o 4 Screws, per great gross .. .. .. .. 10 6 Boot Webb, all widths, Boot Trees and Lasts HaiTs, Cork Soles, and Boot Powder. UPPERS. Boys' Balmorals 3 9 Men's Water Lights .. .. 6 6 Women's Kid Job .. .. 2 6 J.&ROUT, High-street.



GREAT CLEARING- SALE ! OP • SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. i i 6.537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TTAS 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 la 6d to 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OV ALL DESCRIPTIONS At 11 Jd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At ll}d per yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS At lljd, worth la 6d. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At Hid per yard, worth Is Cd 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, L&ce 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, wore especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidayß. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. FOR TEE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. i JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. H. ATKINS, Lath f Hay and*BHosbyman.



ITJST RECEIVED, a Fresh Ship- O menl of Peanuts, (roasted daily). W. MARSHALL, FRUITERER, QUEEN-STBEET. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. MRS MILLER begs to hiform the general public that she has removed her private Board and Residence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COM PANY (LIMITED). AN Extraordinary Q eneral Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held on THURSDAY, the 18th December, instant, at 8 p.m., at the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wellesley-street. Business : To receive the Liquidators's Report, and to declare the Company (in terms of the Act) fairly wound-up. CARTWRIGHT & SON, Liquidators. 26, Shortiand-street. December 11, 1873. TONIC SOL-FA CHORAL UNION. MEMBEBS will meet for Practice on WEDNESDAY, instead of Tuesday Even ing, at same time and place. VK^AIKATO COALS (the best in use for FTousehold purposes). For Sale in ots to suit buyers at the Timber Yard Government Wharf, Onehunga. Orders can be left at the office. JAMES W. WALLER, Custom House-street, Auckland. ! PRIMITIVE METHODIST MISSIONARY SERVICES. PUBLIC Tea Meeting in Edwardea street School-room, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, December IG, to welcome the Rev. Mr and Mrs Tinsley and Mr J, Sharp from England. Tea on the tables at 6.30. Tickets, Is Cd each. Missionary Meeting at Edwardes street Church, This (Tuesday) Evening, Uec, 10 ; 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. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. 10 LET, AVEET desirable Family Eesi dence, consisting of 8 rooms and large Hall, with every convenience, corner of Ceok and Nelson streetc—Apply to Samuel Wells, Estate Agent, 129, Queen-street. WOOL, FLAX, GUM, TALLOW, AND OTHER PRODUCE. THE Undersigned are prepared to make liberal CASH ADVANCES on WOOL. FLAX, GUM, &c, consigned to their correspondents injLondon or New York. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. C<EA BATHING. 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 alongits whole length and breadth insures a safe and pleasant bathe to the most nervous as well as to the bold swimmer. From 10 till 12 each day (except Sundays) for Ladies only. Terms : For a Single Bath, 3d, to be paid on entrance. Ticket for one year, Ll Is ;do for Child ren, 10s _6d. For Tickets apply to HKNRY KEESING, Jttn., St. Mungo Passage, Shortlandstreet. TO BUILDERS. HPENDEES are invited up to four -A- o'clock on FRIDAY, 19th instant, for Erecting Premises in Elliott street for G. Quick, Esq. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. T. B CAMERON, Architect, Queen street. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. LEASE OF HARBOUR ENDOWMENTS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 10, 1873. HPHE following Harbour Endowments J- will be Leased by Public Auction on or about the 23rd Instant: Allotments in Freeman's Bay Reclamation ~ in Intake, East of Commerce street ~ at North Shore. Plans may be 3een, and further particulars obtained upon application at this office. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TENDERS FOR MEAT, BREAD, MILK, GROCERIES, &c, &c. HHENDEKSfor the following Supplies -*- for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, for Six Months, commencing Ist January, 1874, will be received by the undersigned until noon, TUESDAY, the 23rd inst. :— Beef and Mutton (free from bone) ; best quality only Kread ; best quality only Milk ; pure Tea, Sugar, Rice, Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene j Coals, Firewood I I Samples of Groceries to accompany the tenders. j GEO W OWEN. j December 16; 1873, 1 TO BUILDERS. will be received until -*- noon of the 24th inst., for the Erection of a ! Building at Hamilton, Waikato, for the National Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Insurance Buildings. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18. SEA ISLAND COTTON. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, at 11 o'clock, 10 bales Fiji Sea Island Cotton, a first-class sample. THURSDAY, DECEMBER IS. TEAS, WITHOUT RESERVE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, at 11 o'clock, 120 half-chests Congou, ex Jessie Macdonald Nos. 22, 29, 52; without reserve, to close accounts. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. AUCKLAND RACE MEETING. ' BOOTHS, GATES, CARDS. j 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.



TO-MOKROW, NOON. FANCY PIGEONS. npo BE SOLD BY AUCTION. 0 Blue Fan tail Pigeons 9 Blue Bald Head Tumblers 2 White Trumpeter Tumblers 7 Half-bred Tumblers. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock Nook. C[L EARING-OUT SA L|E. STOCK OF GENERAL DEALER, Removed to Mart for Convenience of SaleJ R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 12 o'clock noon, The Balance of the Stock of a. General Dealei 1 consisting of Groceries, Provisions, Confec" tionery. Earthenware, Scales and Weights' Empty Cases, Sundries, &c, &c. Also, Photographic Apparatus and Case, Book 9, Furniture, &c. "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 3 • 10 cases Figs 0 ~ Bacon 250 sacks Maize IGO „ Pollard' 10 cases Castor Oil 10 „ Salad Oil 8 ~ Candied Peel 20 ~ Keiller's Confectionery 80 „ 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, Millineiy, 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, Moke 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 Flonr. 60 ditto J. K. Anderson's ditto. Without Reserve. , WEDNESDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1873. AT CORN EXCHANGE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, 17th Decein-' ber, at 11 o'clock sharp, (For the benefit of whom it may concern), CO tons Grove & Mclntosh's Oamaru Flour. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18. 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, Sir Sets Pair-horse Harness, Six Sets Single G!g 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 Eevolvers, Cartridges, Nipple Keys, Charge Drawers, Cap-Pockets, <fee, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. POWERFUL MICROSCOPE, EXCEL LENT THEODOLITE AND CIRCUM FERENTER. VALUABLE SCIENTIFIC WORKS. nPHE Subscribers will sell at the -*- Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Wednesday) 17th December, at 11 o'clock, A LIBRARY of Valuable Standard Scientific Works; very large powerful Microscope (on brass stand), by Troughton and Simms, coarse and fine adjustment, one Eye-piece; two ■ Object Glasses, half and quarter inch ; Polariz-•' ing Apparatus. Also, a superior Circumferenter, by Troughton As Simms, with Telescope and Vernors, suitable for accurate bushwork. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, SUPERIOR BRUSSELS CARPETS, RIMU SIDEBOARD, OFFICE TABLES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort street, on Friday next, 19th inst., at 11 o'clock, ELEGANT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE (Crimson i Rep, striped with Gold), Drawing-room" Suite ; in Green Rep), two Superior Brussels Carpets, 1 ■ Rimu Sideboard, two Office Tables (with drawers), Office Chair, and a General Assort ment ot Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.