LOST.

James Guneon, a lad of ten years, was found last eveniug crying in Graffcon-road by Mrs Rush. He states that he was brought from Coromandel by a Mm Carpenter, and missed herm the Domain. His friends are somewhere in Auckland, but he don't know their address. Tie is now at the police station where his friends will find him. It is a pity that parents when they miss their children do not apply at once to the police statioa.

THE DOMAIN.

The Good Templars literally took possession of tbe Domain. They met their brethren from the Thames and Coromandel lodges about eleven o'clock, and marched in proces sion from the wharf to the scene of their merry-making, hearled by the Thames Brass Band, and the Auckland Drum and Fife and Naval Brigade Bands. The members from the Thames and Coromandel branches numbered 450, and those of the -Auckland lodges, who took part in the procession, 900; and it was roughly estimated that about 2000 Good Templars met under the trees of the Domain. The procession, formed of the Pioneer, Hope of Parnell, Star of Newton Devonport: Eden Terrace, .Good Samaritan' Ponsonby, Excelsior, Union, Sir H. Have 2oek, and the Harbinger of Peace Lodges, passed from the wharf up Queen, Aber crombie, and Symond-streets, by the Bowl ing green to the Domain, where the Lodges opened, forming two ranks from the front, then reversed and formed a circle on tl.e open space, the bands playing tho National Anthem. A platform \vaa raised, Brother Shepherd in the chair, when a hymn waa sung, and rather long speeches delivered by the Chairman, Messrs Lamb, Edger, Atkin, Carr, Cole, and other speakers. The refreshments for the brotherhood were provided by Messrs Eettany and Brown. Ihe gardens of the Acclimatization Society, and of Mr Brighton were well patronised during _.c day, and thousands of children were capering in the shadows of the trees to their hearts content. The scenes generally were those of sunshine and happiness, and such as usually characterise the Christmas holiday.

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LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

RACES AT ALEXANDRA

ALEXANDRA

This day. The races here yesterday were a great success. Several hundreds of people were present from all parts of the district. The King's son and a large number of Hauhaus were on the ground. The meeting passed off pleasantly without accident. Tv Tawhiao is now at Kaipiha. Wetere, the principal Kawhia chief, was also present at the races.

TAURANGA.

This day. The Southern Cross sailed at 11.15 a.m. Passengers: Putman, Macpherson, Smith, Simpkins, junr., G. Simpkins, J. Merritt, Howard, Tophia, Perereka, Hopkins, Clarke, Gardner, Misses Biickley and Simpkius. Steerage three. Cargo 150 sheep.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(From our enrn Correspondent.)

LYTTELTON

This day,

Arrived—Kate Brain and Ryno, from Auckland; Cyren, barque, and Fawn, brig from Newcastle. The Florence, from Picton, passed the ship Duke of Edinburgh off th« Kaikoura yesterday, bound for Wellington with immigrants. Sailed—Ladybird, on Wednesday night, and Paterson yesterday, for the North. Caption Flett, of the ketch Alert, was drowned on Monday night in the passage from Picton to Lyt'telton. The death is a mysterious one. The Captain was in charge of the vessel, and the men below. On the vessel coming into the wind the men went up and found the Captain missing. They heard no splash or cry.

CHRISTCHURCH.

This day,

Oddfellows' procession and fete yesterday was a great success. 3000 people were at the fete.

The Provincial Council re-assemble after the Christmas recess on Tuesday next, when a debate on the railway management will be taken. It is generally believed the Govern mentwill be ousted by two or three votes. .

THE EVENING STAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 181S



WANTED, a respectable Lad to carry parcels.—Upton and Co. WANTED, a single Man to Board inn the house ; must be good milker. — Domain Dairy, Abercrombie-street. WANTED to Rent, a Two-roomed Cottage, or one Room with fire place.—Direct P.P., Star oflice. "TO" ANTS Employment, a Book * * keeper and Accountant, either temporary or permanent, with undoubted references and teitimonials, and varied experience.—Address Ledger; office of this paper. WANTED to Purchase, Second hand, a First-class Light Double-barrel Gun. Address, starting price and maker's name, Box 87, Post-office. WANTED, a General Servant and a Nursemaid.—Apply after 7 p.m. to Mrs **• S. McKellar, Manukau Road, Parnell. T\7"ANTED for Steam Saw Mills, i ■\ r Head Circular Man, Stacker, and three or i lour Handy Men.- Apply office of this paper. "TO" ANTED, 10,000 Visitors to call „ at R. Allison's. Willow Grove Strawberry Gardens. Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments. WANTED KNOWN that a . Allisow, Willow Grove, guarantees an un limited supply of Strawberries and Cream daily. "TO" ANTED to Purchase, one of .;.*'■ Silver's Patent Invalid Chairs.—Apply by letter to "Z.," Star office. "TO" ANTED, a Girl about 15 years " V of age.—Apply to Mrs J. Williams, nearly opposite the Evjshinq Star. "WANTED, a General Servant.- ---o T , Apply at the Church of England Grammar School, Pamell. "U7ANTED, an Engine Smith.— Hfl» j —Apply immediately to C. Hawkeswood, o»fford»hire Iron Works, Hobson street. V\/"ANTED to inform our customers **. and others that A. G. Pullknq has lie «tt » to the Alexandra Hotel, Chapel and Durham . "•»«* corner. Quiet Board and Residence on -sonable terms. i\ '■JJ' ANTED Everybody who are ** WT go | ng to the jj aceg to j cnow that the Cheapest £»cc to purchase Every Description of Saddlery, a»rne»s, Whips, Brushes, Spurs, &c, is direct from we importer and Maker, W. S. JON Kb, 154, Queen »'r«et (opposite the Old Court-house). TO"ANTED, a aa Working ._„.„ . Housekeeper or Nurse by a respectable ir*°" l»«t arrived from England -Addvess, H.H., , nacfl Of this papor



ANTED, a Youth capable of Gro SS - 3 tr t et! ViHg * horße and cart;-^PPIy J- Hanley, W NTYDTT^i^ioT! by I * » Manufacturing Cook (Pastry and fW fectionery), late of Birch's, Corn hill Loridn ■ also" "'mall oViodt CH° :°r iD ***** EsLbUshment FrancofsUmct'TthiWlplr 3 "° <>*<*-***£>. WANTED, Two Pair Sawyers. -Apply Brown nday movuia S to Sims and WAITED »^^ antAl P—yS- 8-^^^-^ TXTANTED, a smartY^th of about sev^T- T V teen, for an office. None but good characters need apply, and references will be required.-lor address apply at the office of tnia paper. W AJP-?r D) an active Waiter.-Apply at at. Mungo Cafe. TXT ANTED, a sober Cook for the » » Southern Cross, steamer.—Apply on board boloJ WeSn'chK; 0^1011 R°ad ' thitd house TX7ANTED, an Engraver: a good Wellin 3 ton.° bbing Hand-~ to J. Hughes, TENANTED, a respectable middle oMrEU^^aTnT " QmaA TXTANTED, Horses to Graze. First a welk.- Ffs Sh?r aana OCCo; Dd """ &t hM'™™» W'AJNI'KD, a Drapers Assistant. - J. M. McLachian. WANTED KJN OWN—Highest ,7 T , Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, *c. at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. \X/"AISTED the Butcher, Baker, V t Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned ?'?T n mW '"W'ytog their strong durable SPRING OAiiT HARNESS at Prices to meet the timks. - U3, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland • and at Melbourne. L. FORSTER & SON. W "ANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle- and Bay of Islands Coal ; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. VV. & G. WINSTONS. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, Us per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley treet Mechanics' Bay. W ANTED KNOWN, that D. * * Goldie is prepared to supply all kindi c<f Timber and other l.uilding materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hou«e Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes. ."Imfta, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street F~ OR PRIVATE SALE—Farm of 464 acres ; Good Business Premises (Brick) in centre of the city, price £800 ; Large Dwelling-house »t Detlwood, a bargain ; Cottage at the North Shore, price low. Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN. ON BALK, in quantities to suit Purchasers. 500 tons best Auckland Potatoes. Can be delivered by dray or boat. GEORGE SIBBIN. ON SALE, 35 tons best Southern Flour, ex Lidy Agnes and Free Trader ; also, Adel iide and Auckland Flour. GEORGE SIBBIISr. LOST, on the 23rd instant in Ponsonby Road, a Silver Watch.—Any person r eturning the same to Jagger and Parker, Freeman's ay, will receive LI reward. ___________ THE Committee desire to thank the Ladies and Gentlemen who aisisted at the performance on Christinas Eve. W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. /CAPTAIN FRIEND, of the barque Lady \J Agnes, -will not be responsible for any Debts contracted without hia written autho rity. ~~ GOOD TEMPLARS. THE next Ordinary Meeting of the Pioneer Lodge will be held at the New T«mpo ranco Hall. Albert-street, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at 7.30 punctually. Candidates to attend for Initiation not later than S p.m. WM. COLEMAN, Hon. Sec. LOST on Boxing-day, between Symonds street aud the Racecourse, an Opera glass. The finder will be rewarded on re turning same to Cross office. LATE THISTLE HOTEL QUEEN TREET. P. DARBY, Has pleasure in announcing to his friends and th V public that he has RESUMED BUSINESS on the site of his late premises, Thistle Hotel, Queen street, having obtained permission from the authori ties to erect a Temporary Building, pending the re building of extensive premises. LIST PRICES. Per Bottle. S. D. Superior Adelaide Wine .. .. .. •• j> MarteU's and HennessysP^ale Brandy .. 4 0 Martell's and Hennessy'i Dark Brandy .. ..4 0 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky | 6 Campbelton Whisky 2 „ Dunville's Whisky •• " j> 0 West India Rum .. •• •• •• " 8 8 Sherry Wine, really good » jj Superior Sherry 4 0 Superior Sort v7_a (S_dlm_'« Four D_- g • Throve are afl bottled "the pr'emiaeV. IN CASJfi Gknuin* Brands. Per bottle Hennessy's Brandy g 0 Martell's Brandy ' 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, large .. •• •• "30 Geneva, JDKZ, small •• V, " 40 Old Tom, Booth s and and Bumett « .. •• * « Fine Old Jamaica Ruin - Dunville's Whiskey .. •• •• " "J 0 Champagne No. 2 .. ..SO Okampagns No. 2, pints Q SK/SSpint. :: :: ::-»o 2____«SS.^rb-i'i«-* :: :: I l Townsend's Sarsapanlla „ 0 English Ginger Wine.. 2 0 _____ "<_ftff_S__» made to wholesale purchaser.. BaSS'BU^e°rL^S^ ght- Q N SALE Now Landing, Ex Fakny Hake, from Oamaku, 200 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 15 tons Meek's Flour 25 tons Pollard. B INNEY.



■ "KTEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL -*-1 LORNE-STllEfiT. " ' EXTRAORDINARY AtVrlction ! EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACT TON I EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION TO-NIGHT ! TO-NTGHT ! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, LAST APPEARANCE OP THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLEINGERS, INSTKUMENTAT ISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY AND THE GREAT COMEDIAN AND DANCER ME PEANK VEBTEN. Messrs Collimore and Seymour, Pianists. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Another Monster Programme. Another Monster Programme. Monster Programme. Monster Programme. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! Second time of the Celebrated " Imitation of the Bae pipes on the Bells," &c Second time of "Blue Bells of Scotland," &c Second time of "Ah cue la Morte," from " il Trova tore " 'Chimes, Changes," by special request "Bing the Bell, Watchman," by desire ''Ching, Ching," Chinese Song and Dance Schmoker Family," Comic Trio flirst time of the Great Comic Quartette— THE HALLELUJAH BAND. Second time of the " Sailor's Pedestal Hornpipe " as danced by Frank Verten with iramensa success throughout Australasia Second time of Happy Little Mokes &c &c Kirst time of " Little Butterfly," &c,'&c, And a Host of other Novelties. Concluding for the first time with the Laughable Farce of DR. BROWN'S DISPENSARY. Dr Brown Harry Lynch, jun. Mrs Jones, an old lady suffering with the rheumatism.. .. Robert Lynch Julius Cajsar, tho Doctor's assist ant .. Frank Ye.ten. &c, i-c, &c. Reserved Seats, 3s ; Second, 2s ; Back Seats and Gallery,.]*. Doors open at half-past 7 ; commence precisely at 8. N.8.-The great centro of attraction aft«r the Racci This Day will be the Lynch Family, at the Lome street Oddfellow's Hall, therefore secure your seats at once. BELLRINGEES—OEDFBLLOWS' HALL TO-NIGHT ! BELLRINGERS—ODDFELLOWS* HALL - TO-NIGHT. CELLBINGER8 —ODEFELLOWs' HALL — TO-NTGHT. HENRY LYNCH, Ren. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. QHEISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ROYAL EXHIBITION, CITY HALL, Combined with the celebrated GOURLAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS. THIRD APPEARANCE OF THE RENOWNED SCOTCH DWARF ! SCOTCH DWARF ! SCOTCH DWARF ! Received nightly with roars W laughter and rounds of applause. THE SCOTCH DWAEF Is without doubt tho Smallest, most Amusing, and Comical Little Man that has yet appeared in Auckland. Open Daily from 7 am. till 10 p.m. Admission, is ; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s Visitors from the Thames are respectfully informed that the Exhibition wl?l not open at Grahamstqwn. pRINCE OP "WALES THEATRE. TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION ! TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION ! TREMENDOUS ATTRACTION ! IMMENSE SUCCESS. IMMENSE SUCCESS, OF PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-A-DEAR LAST EVENING. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! THE QUEEN'S STAR VARIETY TROUPE In a New and Original Burlesque Extravaganza, entitled, PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-A-DEAR. PYGMALION, a disciple of Phidias, but by no means of hideous face or figure, who produces a speaking likeness of an attic nymph, and receives in return an emphatic declaration of love—.his fate, howevef ii sad, for, to quote an ancient goalc, he make 3 faces and then busts—LIZZIE WATSON. ! CYNISCA, Pygmalion's superior moiety—a lady with a voice, a temper, a grievance, and—a lover! who, while Pygmalion U employed with his marbles, carries on a little game of quite a different kind— Mr BAKER LTJCIPEE, Colonel in the Onety-oneth Royal Horse Hellennes—a soldier of Fortune, who, having travelled, knows a thing or two, and looks upon Athens as merely a Spot of Greece—Mr RILEY. THE STATUE, otherwise a Galatea, a lady with no pedigree, but a first-rate pedestal—Ohr own make, very choice—a being of marble-ous beauty—Mr HARRY BRAHAM. PROGRAMME FOR THIS EVENING. PART I. Overture .. .. H^A,,, Song (Irish) Mat Riley Song (Swell Impersonation)—" The Noisy Swell" Harryßraham Song and Dance.. .. .. •• CT. Baker Song (Serio-comic, in character) - ■ " Where's Peta" .. .. Lizzie Watson Song and Dance Alick O'Brien Interval of ten minutes. PART 11. , Overture • .•, 1 B*nd , , Trapeze Performance .. Mademoiselle Blanche and 1 Monsieur Hamew. ; Song and Dance Alick O'Brien f Interval of Five Minutes. i . BURLESQUE ~ ! PYGMALION AND HIS GAL-A-DEAR. | God Savb the Queen ! » Doors open athalf-past 7, performance to commence ! "^Prices of Admission .-—Dress Circle. 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit ONE SHILLING. . . Dress Circle Tickets can be purchased at Mi ' U __ev Watson's and Harry Braham's Song Books sold at the Prince of Wales Theatre nightly. J. GARDNER, Agent. M. HEGARTY, Manager. ' —— ' TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until noon of WEDNESDAY, 31st instant for the Erection of a Building in I Stanley-street.Plan, and Specifications to be seen at tho Phcenix Foundry. Thei lowest or. any Tender c||f aJ^^ d'



JJU 8T BE S O LD, CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. LATEST NOVELTIES AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. THE NEW TASSOjLINEN- COSTUME CLOTH, All Shades and Stripes. BLACK AND COLO USED SILKS, For Dresses, Skirts, or Polonaise. NEW MUSLINS, White and Coloured. Etc., Etc., Etc. ALL NEW GOODS. ENORMOUS BARGAINS AT R. W. DYSON'S, 130 & 132 QUEEN STREET. (Adjoining Messrs Morrin's, Ironmongers.) J^Oll SALE by the undersigned— J- Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle), firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. SAWN KAURI TIMBER. FO, R "SALE, In Auckland, 300,000 FEET KAURI TIMBER. C. A. HARMS. August, 1873. arda : Custom-house street and Breakwater Road, essels Loaded at the Mill, Wangapoua, with desDatch. THE NATIONAL BANK OP NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL : TWO MILLIONS STERLING. NOTICE is hereby given to Share holders that the Third Call of Ten Shillings per Share upon Shares on the Co'onial Register will be due and payable on 31st instant, at the Bank, 37, Queen street, Auckland. Notice is further given that by a resolution of the Board of Directors, dated 11th August last, a Call of One Pound per Share was ; made the same will be payable in two instalments of Ten Shillings, viz : Ten Shillings on iirst April, 1874; Ten Shillings on first July thereafter. By order of the Board of Directors. ADAM BURNES, Inspector and flenernl Manager. "TTI.-lTuitS from the Thames are » respectfully informed that owing to existing arrangements the Rc/al Exhibition cannot potsibly open at Grahamstown. CITS HALL, AUCKLAND. Open every day this week from 10 am. till 10 p.m. RACES ! RACES ! HP HE Prizes in the Sweepstakes on ■A- the Turf Club Cup will be paid over to the winners THIS EVENING at the City Club. H. N. ABBOTT. CHORAL SOCIETY. THEEE will be no practice on TUKSDAY NEXT. On the following Tuesday, the Ctli January, Haydn's " Seasons" will/ be resumed, and will be sung at the end of the month. Performors desirous of joining the Society are i oquested to signify their wish as aoon as possible, so as to take part in the Seasons. W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. P NINE R S ART SERVICES. HIGH-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. The abovo Service* will bo held TO-MORROW, ISth instant, in the Wesleyan Church, High street. Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. A. Reid Evening, at G.'M o'clock, by Rev. G. H. Tuiinkb. Collections will be made on behalf of the School Funds. LOST on Christmas-day, between the bottom of West Qnecn-streot and Free man's Bay, a Gold Brooch with bunch of grapes. —The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at the Star office. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Sunday Services: To-morrow, Decem ber 28, Edwardea-streot —morning, at 11, Rev W. Tinsley ; evening, at half-past six, Rev C. Waters. Sheridan street—at 11, Mr Booth ; half-past six, by Mr Smith. "VTEWMARKET CHAPEL ANNIVER JJ^I SARY.—To-morrow two Sermons will be preached—in the afternoon at half-pasb two by Rev Mr Carr ; evening, at half-past six, by Rev W. Tinsley. A collection at each service to aid the Chapel Fund. CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day :- Morning, at 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer." Evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, to preach the/ Gospel ; T ORNE-STREET HALL Sunday - J-« Services (formerly City Hall). Conducted by Samuel Edger, B.A. December 28. For the close of the year : Morning—One Year of Life. Evening— Christ's Return to a Last Judgment. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects: Morning — The Charity that Covers a Multitude of Sins. Evening— Lectures on the Apostles —No. 6 : Simon Peter. FOUND, a Pair of Field Glasses.— The ownor can have the same by enquiring of G-. Harrison, carter, at Messrs Ireland Brothers', Vulcan lane. LOST, on Christmas Morning, be tween Brighton Boad and St Mary's Church, a Gold Locket containing two likenesses. —The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to Miss Ryan, top of Parnell. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, THE United States Dining Rooms, wish Lease of ten year*, seven years to run ; also, Fittings, Furniture, &c,, and Good-vill. The Proprietor wishes to sell on account of death and sickness in the Family, and having other business to attend to. The whole to be sold without reserve. Apply to C. Dundass, at the Dining Rooms. NOTICE. A SPECIAL General Meeting of Carpenters and Joiners will be held in the the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on MONDAY, 29th December, at 8 pm, on business of importance. Non-Society Men are invited to attend. W. SMITH, Secretary. 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, Cavendish House, Queen-street. AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Members of the Auckland Turf Club will b< 1 held at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street on FRIDAY a the 9th clay of January next, at 3 p.m. 1 JOSEPH BENNETT, Hon. Sco A, T. 0, Auckland Turf Club Office, Dec. 23, 1873, i: f



TVJKCIIANICS' INSTITUTE. FINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. An Exhibition in connection with the above Institu tion, and on behalf of the Funds of the Technical Classes, which have been so successfully started, will be held during the Christmas and Hew Year's holidays. The following gentlemen form the Committee :— Mr P. A. Philips Mr G. M. Ree J Mr Humphreys Mr V. J. Moss Mr W. Sloan c, treasurer Mr J. Wrigley Mr E. Bartley Mr G. W. Heslop Mr J. C. Hoyte Mr J. H. Burns Mr H. C. Wade. Mr J. Calder Mr —. Smith (Jessie Niccol) Thames Committee : Mr Wm. Rowe I Mr J. L. Bagnall Mr E. W. Hollis | Mr H. S. Severn Mr A. Dewar The Exhibition will consist of some of the choicest Paintings of ancient and modern Masters, Statuary and Photographs, including the whole of the splendid collection of Fiji and other Island Photographs, Manu factures and Curiosities collected during the recent cruise of the Jessie Niccol; specimens of Loaal In dustries, Needle and Fancy AVork, Machinery in Motion, including a pair of splendid Yacht Engines and Boilers, supplied by a patent valvelcss Donkey Engine ; a large collection ol Mineral Specimens from the Thames; also, two Models, representing the quan tities of Gold find Silver exported from the Thames up to the present time ; Colonial-manufactured Jewellery and articles of Vertn. and other interesting articles too numerous to mention. There will be a most imposing ceremony on FRI DAY EVENING, SCth December, at 7 o'clock, when ' His Honor the Superintendent will deliver the Opening Address,—His Worship the Mayor, P. A. Philips, Esq., President of the Institute, in the ' chair. Admission to the Opening of the Exhibition by Seasoi Tickets only, issued at 5s each, the holders of which will have the privilege of introducing any members of the family at 2s each ; children under twelve, Is each. Admission on Monday, 2s each ; children, Is each. By the kind permission of Captain Burns, the Royal Volunteer Band will, during the .evening, perform some choice selections of Music. By order of the Committee. WM. CHAPPSL, Secretary. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR NEW T TO QUEEN STREET WHARF. Harbour B<?ard Office, Auckland, 20th December, 1873. TENDERS will be received at this office until Tuesday, the 30th instant, at twelve o'clock noon, for the Erection of a New T on the East side of Queen-street Wharf. Plans i,nd specifications may be seen upon applica tion at this office. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for No. 5 T. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. «*k^ THE A. S. N. COM- JL PANY'S Cast and favourite Governor Blackall, C. E. Sa.undsrs, Commander, will make an interim trip upon return of the steamer from Kandavu about sth instant, to Tauranga, thence to Napier and back ; and also calling off Sulphur or White Island (if sufficrent inducements offer. 1 For freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. i He- T ADY AGNES, PROM NEW <^«^ Y°RK> viaLYTTELTON. EQggjgzag This ship having been reported at Custom, Consignees will please present bills of lading, pay freight, and receive delivery orders from the agent. All goods impeding the ship's discharge will be landed and stored at Consignee's risk and expense. JOHN ROBERTON & CO., Durham-street. PICNICS. PICNICS. PICNICS. DOMAIN GARDENS. THE undersigned begs to notify to the Public of Auckland that he is now prepared to Supply all Private Picnics, Family Parties, or Visitors with Hot Water, Glass, Crockery, &c, &c, as may be required. He has now always on hand Gingerbeer, Lemonade, and other Cordials. If Re freshments are required|a short notice will be necessary. Strawberries and Cieim always on hand. Charges , moderate. W. BRIGHTON, Lessee Domain Gardens, December 27, 1573. AUCKLAND TATTERSALL'S CLUB. MEMBEES of the above Club are requested to bear in mind that the Evening i of Monday, the 19th proximo, will be Settling Night. EDWARD J. ELLIS, Occidental Hotel. Hon Sec. '. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE, S.C. ' PTIHE Brethren are requested to attend a 1 J_ Provincial Grand Lodge to be held at Sir Walter Scott Lodge, Grahamstown, on ' Monday, the 29th instant, at four o'clock ' p.m. All Master Masons are invited to ! attend. The Golden Crown will leave Auckland Wharf at eight o'clock. ANDREW BEVERIDGE, , Prov. Dep. G.M. 1 NEW STOCK OP SADDLERY, HARNESS, Etc. J WISEMAN lias added to his • Stock, ex late arrivals, a Large and Varied , Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horse Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c, ' &c, and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the J shortest notice. Orders by Post Promptly Attended to. • Queen street. Auckland. BOARD OF EDUCATION. > MEETINGS to Elect Committees for 1874 will be held as follows :— Auckland West, No. 1, at the School, on TUES DAY, 13th January, at half-past 7 p.m. Auckland West, No. 2. at the School, on TUES DAY, 13th January, at half-pas!;, 7 p.m Auckland East, at the Young Men's Christian Associatien Rooms, on WEDNESDAY, 7th January, f at 7.30 p.m. c FREDERICK J. MOSS, i Secretary. EXTENSION OF TIME. HpENDERS will be received until X Noon of the 6th day of January, 1874, for the Erection of an Hotel at Cambridge, Waikato. Plans and specification can be seen at the Junction 1 Hotel, Newmarkst. ,t I. R. VIA.LOU, i. • Architect, Hamilton, Waikato. J, : —r ■ THE MAZE ! THE MAZE! OPENS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. •o The most amusing thing this L Season. Covers f> nearly an acre. Everyone should go into it, ADMISSION-SIXPENCE, ROSEBANK NURSERY, HOETK BSEGB&



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30. CITY M A R T. GENERAL DRAPERY, MILLINERY, HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, on Tuesday next, 30th instant, at 11 o'clock prompt, A Large Assortment of the above Goods, with out reserve, to close accounts to the end of the year. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, 12 O'CLOCK. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF FANCY GOODS, TOYS, FIXTURES, COUNTERS. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr A, Reynolds (whose lease of Premises has expired) to sell by auction at his premises next Mr J. Coupland, Corn Merchant, Queon-street, at 12 o'clock, The Balance of his Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Fixtures, Counters, &c, &c. .» TUESDAY, JANUARY "g7 CORN EXCHANGE. KETCH WILD DUCK, 42 TONS REGISTER. "FOR POSITIVE SALE. GE 0. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, at th° Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Ketch WILD DUCK, 42 tons register, will carry 70 tons Coals on a draught of Oft. of water. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, JANUARY C. VALUABLE PARCELS OF LAND IN THE COUNTIES OF MARSDEN & MA.NGONUI. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Tuesday, 6th January, at 12 o'clock noon, COUNTY OF MARSDEN. 191 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 50 120 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 73 80 acres Parish of Omaha, being North-ea»tern portion of Allotment No 51 75 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 105 83 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 107 222 acres Parish of Toko, being Allotment Nos 47 and 48. COUNTY OP MANGONUI.f 373 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allotments Nos 32 and 32 140 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allotm«nt No 34 Special attention Is directed to this sale. The lands are all first-class ; specially selected by the vendor. Every lot will be absolutely sold. TUESDAY, JANUARY G. CITY MART. AUCKLAND HARBOUR ENDOWMENT LEASES. BY ORDER OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. GRANT & MORTON TXAVE received instructions from the B arbour Board to sell by public auction, at the City Mart, on Tuesday, January 6, at 12 o'clock noon, The Leases of the following Valuable ALLOT MENT, for a terni of Eighty-five Years, from the first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. Lot 28—Allotment having extensive front*E* to Custom-house-street, west of Gore-street. Lots 33 and 34—Two Allotments, having extensive frontage to Gore-street. Lots 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 - Five Allotments, having extensive frontage to Custom-house-street, and also to a lane 20 feet wide. Lots 44, 45, 46, 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, 16, 17-Eight large Allot ments, with a right of 50 feet in front o reclamation wall, the lessee to have option renewal for 42 years from date of original lease on certain conditions. The Allotments are all pegged out. and flags are - i being placed to show the position and boundary between each Lot. Plans may be seen at the Harbour Board Office and City Maxt, also conditions of sale. BY ORDER. OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT DEVON PORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. npHE Subscribers have received in -*- structions from the Board of Education to Lease by public auction, on Wednesday, 2lst January, at 12.o'clock, for a term of 21 years. The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MKNT, viz— ALLOTMENT No. 20, Section No. 2, Parish o TAKAPUNA, subdivided into 9 large Build ing Allotment, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, j by depths ranging from 154 to' 270 feet, ; » I Plan 3 can be obtained at the office of I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, .'•> > us:■»;■]•-! ■■ Auctioneer ♦



TTJSTITED METHODIST FREE *J C H U R C **. OPENING OF NEW CHAPEL. Services in connection with the Opening of (he 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 morninp, at 11, by the Rev G. H. Turner ; in the Afternoon, at 3, by the Kov S. JBunn ; and in the Evening, at half-past C, by the Bey A. Reid. On SUNDAY, January 4, 187-t, 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. Opening Tea Meeting and Christmas Free United Methodist Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), December 30, Tea at half-past six. j TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. riHEISTMAS SALE. 2 cases Girl's Kid 2 G 1 case Larger .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 C 3 trunks Ladies'flouse Boots .. .. ..4 6 2 trunks Spanish Leather .. ~ .. ..50 2 trunks Gent's Elastic Sides .. .... 10 C 1 case Youth's Oxford Shoes 4 6 2 cases Gent's Oxford Shoes 6 0 Slippers in Great Variety. J. ROUT, High street. ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL 7 NEWMARKET. 13 S. ROAC II E, Proprietor JLY% (late of the Blue Post Dining Rooms), begs to inform his npirwrous friends and customers that he has succeeded in securing ihe above premises, and having at very great expense thoroughly Fitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services; to all visitors. Billiards on premises. R. S. ROACHB, Proprietor. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. UNREDEEMED AND OVERTIME PLEDGES, 1872-73. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, LOCKETS, EARRINGS, BRACELETS, ETC. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr L. Neumkgbn to sell by auction on Monday next, the 29th, at 11 o'clock, UNREDEEMED and OVERTIME PLEDGES :— 1872. 440..March 23..0 pen-faced Gold Geneva Watch 790.. May 27.. Open-faced Silver Verge Watch 918.. June 17..G01d Ring 1211.. July 31..G01d Chain 1415..5ept 2..G01d Locket. 1628.. Oct 7.. Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch 1677.. 14.. Gold and Turquoise Brooch 1687.. 15..4 Studs and 3 Rings 1755.. 25..G01d Hunter Lever Watch, Hair Guard,- Pin, Locket, Pencil Case^ and Links 1801.. Nov 1.. G old Albert Chain and Locket 1808.. 2..Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch, Albert Chain and Earrings 1862.. 9.. Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch 1890.. 14..0 pen-faced Gold Lever Watch 1901.. 15.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 1927.. 22.. 2 Hair Bracelets 1970.. 30.. Gold Geneva Hunting Watch 1976..Dec 2..G01d Ring 1990.. 5.. Gold Earrings and Ring 2003.. 7..G01d Pin 2007.. 7..Open-faced Gold Geneva Watch, Locket, and Seal 2016.. 9.. Open-faced Gold Watch 2035.. 12..0 pen-faced Silver Verge Watch, Neglige Greenstone 2065.. 18..G01d Ring 2094.. 23.. Gold Studs and Links 2102.. 24..G01d Ring 2105.. 24.. Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 2117.. 27..G01d Brooch and Earrings 2133.. 28..G01d Brooch 3126.. 28..0 pen-faced Silver Lever TVatch 1873. 3.. Jan 1..G01d Ring i : 22.. 3.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and Chain •52.. 9..G01d Ring 60.. Jan 10.. 2 Gold Pins 64.. 10.. Wedding and Keeper Ring '80.. 13..G01d Albert Chain and Greenstone 121.. 20..G01d Ring 135.. 21.. Gold Bracelet and 2 Chains 157.. 25..0 pen-faced Gold Lever Watch and i h air Guard 158.. 25..G01d Coin 169.. 28..Silver Lever Hunting Watch and Gold Chain 264..Feb 14..G01d Chain 273.. . I*.. Silver Hunting Geneva Watch 278.. 17.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and ' Greenstone 289.. 18..Open-faced Silver Lever Watch 292.. 19.. Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch 294.. 19.. Gold Albert Chain 307.. 24.. Open-fneed Silver Watch 326.. 26..G01d Ring 337.. 27..0 pen-faced Silver Geneva Watcli and Chain 355.. March 4.. Open-faced Silver Lever' Watch 359.. 4..G01d Brooch 362.. 4..G01d Brooch 394.. 10.. Gold Hunting Lever Watch 428.. 15.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch and Chain 437.. 15.. Open-faced Gilt Geneva Watch 441.. 17.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 449.. 17..G01d Ear-rings 460.. 19.. Gold Necklet and Ring 470.. 21.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 475.. 21.. Diamond Ring 612.. 27..G01d Locket 528.. 28.. Open-faosd Geneva Verge Watch 530.. 28.. Gold Brooch and Ring 534.. 29.. Gold Bracelet 550.. 31.. Gold i ar-i ings, Wedding & Keeper Ring 589.. April s..Silver Lever Hunting Watch, and Gold Albert Chain 595.. • 7.. Gold Albert Chain 599.. 8..G01d Brooch 625.. 12.. Gold Ring 637.. 15.. Gold Albert Chain and Locket 656.. 21..G01d Chain Seal and 2 Pins 665.. 21.. G old Greenstone Ear-rings 688.. 25.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 694.. 26..G01d Ring 704.. 28.. Silver Lever Hun ting Watch 759.. May 6.. Open-faced Silver Lever Watch 760.. 6.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch, Chain, Greenstone, Coin, Cross, 2 Ear- Rings, Brooch, Ring and Neglige" 771.. 9..G01d Rings 706.. 13.. Silver ai. d Quartz Brooch 818.. 17..G01d Brooch 830.. 20.. Gold Neglige and Locket 834.. 21.. Silver Lever Hunting Watch 841.. 22..G01d Ring 857.. 26..2 Gold Rings 867.. 28..G01d Chain and Studs 876.. 28..Silver Lever Hunting Watch and Chain 886.. 30..GoldLcoVet 893.. June 2.. Silver • unting Verge Watch 896.. 2..G01d Brooch 939.. 10.. Open-faced Silver Geneva Watch 950.. 12..G01d Chain, Ear-rings and Green- Stone 961.. 13..4 Gold Studs 1b72 2023..Dec 10..L0t of Tools 1873 181.. Jan 30.. Sextant 203.. Feb 4..Cornopean 221.. 8.. Clock 600.. April 8.. Tools 613.. 10..Field Glass 673.. 22..8 Law Books 602.. 21.. Concertina 724.. May 2.. Bag and Chessmen 750.. 5.. Bag and Piccolo 845.. 23.. 1 pair Winkers 1252.. March 15.. Counterpane, Blanket, Skirt, Jacket 2489.. June 7.. Blanket, Coat and Vest 2696.. 20..5i1k Jacket 5423.. Aug 5.. Blanket, &c. 3584.. 16.. 3 Counterpanes, Chemise and Drawers 3792 28 Coat 3804 ._. SO..Coat. Vest, and Drawers ~ monday7~ja~nuar|y 12. preliminary notice* rosebank. TH E Subscribers' have been in structed to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, January 12, 1874, That Valuable Freehold Property, situated at the foot of the, Flagstaff Hill, Devonport, and known as ROSEBaNK, subdivided into fifteen allot ments. ;> „;, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers, .::' -*- - , . , ,< f ■