ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER HERO.

A steamer supposed to bo the Hero is coming n n the harbour. She arrived at Sydney 0 £ the 2nd instant at 4 a.m., and vas to sail on the following day for this port. She has 300 tons of "cargo on board from Melbourne, and would fill up at <Jvdnoy. The following is a list of her pas sengers from Melbourne for; Auckland:— Captain and Mrs Rowan, Mr and Mrs Dil worth, Rev. Mr Tinsley, Mrs Tinsley and servant, Eey. G. Paton, Mrs Kilgour and family (4'), Miss Webb, Messrs Rowan, Foster, Sharpe, Marshall, Coates, Patterson, Walker, Anthony,, and twenty-two in gthe steerage. . ~ ,

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SITTINGS IN BANKRUPTCY.

BE JOSEPH RTSID

In this case Mr J. B. Russell applied for an order for the complete execution of a deed of arrangement with the creditors. The order was granted. RE FREMv. AVILLTAMS. In this estate a similar order was asked for and obtained by Mr Brock.

IN BANCO.

m'abtiicb. shera and co. v. m'kellar,

This was an action brought by the plain tiffs, who arc merchants in Auckland, against the late Collector of Customs in Auckland to recover the sum of £104, being the difference between the duty on certain imported^goods, calculated on the old and new tariffs. -. \ , Mr Whitaker appeared for the plaintiff, and the Attorney-General with Mr Brook field for the defendant.

Mr Whitaker detailed the circumstances of the case, which are as follow : The i ship Endymion arrived in harbour on the 18th July. On the 19fch she en tered at" the Customs, and on the 22nd Messrs McArthur and Shera being'importers j of the goods under dispute made the neces sary Bight entries in accordance with tho 51st,-52nd and 53rd section of the Aot. The pooda were not. landed till after the 30th Jnly. The arnbunt of duty tendered by the firm upon the goods' was £262 3s 2d, being calculated upon cthe old tariff. Tho Collector demanded ;£366'18s- 3d, being the amount under the new^tariff, and that sum was paid. t The learned counsel for the plaintiff urged ' that the main question really was—when did the Afit'l' sof 1873 come into force? There were two'points arising out of this Act. The other point rested upon the exact meaning of the words," on importation into New Zea land." EvGnjif the Act came into force on the 30th July, then he maintained that it could have no application to the goods in question. The^.ct did not pass till the I9bh August. Now was this Act retrospective in its effects ? He thought not. In fact the Interpretation Act laid it down plainly that an Act could not come into f oroe till the date of its passing. The Customs Act 1858, section 31, practically ' settled the question of the exact time of the act of importation being complete. There it ■was laid down that such time should be deemed tabethetimeat which the ship came within the, limrfjs' of the' port, and the goods be dischafged. He contended that the duty was clearly payable Jon the 18th July. The 'Attorney-Goheral replied to Mr Whitakeris arguments. It was admitted he was glad to perceive that the Customs Act and the Tariff Act were to be read together in order to arrive at a correct reading of the' law. Ho1 thought there were several claused which had to bo woighed before it r could be determined what was tho proper date 6f ini> portation. It was quit? true that the words stood, " on Importation into Now Zealand," buthe contended that tho importation was not completed until the ontries had been perfected and the'goods discharged. In tho explana> tion read by" Mr Whitaker sufficient stress had not been laid upon tho conclud ing words, which ho held quite altered tho legal signification of the clause. Tho loarned gentleman quoted the 28th section of the English Act to show that the time of levying/duty on goods was the time when they were entered for home consump tion, wlrlclr time, in the present ease, was the 27th of August. Ho was of opinion that there, was authority for; any Actnaming a previous time from which it was to be considered in force. The deposit to be paid at the time fof sight-ontry could not in any way bo considered payment of duty. The Attorney-General concluded a long and close argument by affirming that the now tariff was tho standard by which alone tho duty could havo been legally assessed. Mr Whitaker having replied, His Honor took time to consider the judg ment, m ......

The Court then rose

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) SBLP EXPOSURE. John f Scott, a stalwart man about fifty, was brought up under tho "Vagrancy Act of 1869, on a charge of wilfully exposing him self in High-street, yesterday at noon. Prisoner >aaid Tho was very sorry for what he had done ; he had taken too much to drink, and did not know what he was about. His Worship sbrongly censured" prisoner's conduct, telling him that he had rendered himself liable to a year's imprisonment; he must go to prison for seven day with hard labour. EDT/OA.TION RATE DEFAULTERS. The gases, of six porsons who had, been summoned for non-payment of. the Educa tion rate where, upon the application of Mr Alexander, adjourned until the 22nd of January of next year. ~. Hia Worship remarked upon the apparent decreaseof drunkennens and other offences,, and complimented the police on this im portant r fact. . ~. Sergeanf-^ijor Pardy in thanking: His Worship^£«ared >it was only a lull rjefore Christniag; previous to a rc-actiony' <He hoped, -however, that it would prove other wise. '.'..- "■'.,, ~/ . '_ ''.'," ■.•;;;_;; ' M ':'^j- r v This was.all the business. ;> p**n-k

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN. CHURCH.

YESTERDAY-Continued.

-YESTEEDAy.—Continued. REPORT 01' TUB DEPUTY TO '^HE OTA GO SYNOD. ' ] Mr Thomas Macffarlane and Others spoko in favour of the deputation to Otago. The l8&i£ Mr Elmslie thought they should not be too h>sty in condemning the Otago brethren. It was best that no expression of opinion should be made on them until the deputation met them in Otago. The Rev. Mr Bruce thought there should be no mincing of the matter. He thought the mind of the Assembly should be freely spoken on the Subject. 1 rJffcjFll6 B'ev"- M* Elmslie thought if any regret i'aW-^TessJ' 0 be expressed as to the non-attendance I [i&'Vuties it should be expressed with re fJ^tii to the non-attendance not only from 'V s Otago but from Westland and Timaru. , The Rev. Mr Bruce oontended that the cases were,entirely different. .. „, , „.! Several reverend* gentlonion Eaving ox- Jsreased;their coaourrenoo in the roniarka of Mr Bnicei ThoJßiev, ,Mrj t Macky suggested that the

?\ mH f t}' eßev- B- McKinney be substi tuted for that of Mr Paterson. iho proposer agreeing to the change, the motion was put and carried J

THIS DAY.

-The Assembly sat at two p.m. to-day.

NOTICE OT? MOTION. Tke Rev. D. Bruce gave notice that, at the next sederunt of tho Assembly, he should move that a committee be formed to consider the question of education. MANSE FCITD. The Rev. Mr .Ross then introduced his motion respecting the establishment of a Manse Fund. The motion, which, was some what modified on discussion, ran as follows : —Whereas many ministers of this Church are subjected to much inconvenience and suffering by reason of the in adequate provision made for the accommo dation of themselves aucl their families, that the Assembly appoint a committee to obtain information regarding the manse accommo dation existing in the several charges of the Church with the view of preparing a manse building-scheme, and to report to the next Assembly. The motion was seconded by Mr.Thomas Macffarlane, and carried. The following gentlemen were then con stituted a committee in furtherance of the motion : —Mesar3 Elmslie, Paterson, Boss, Smart, Turnbull, Sommerville, and Taylor. The Rev. Mr Elmslio was appointed con vener.

DEPARTURE OF THE REV. MR. PATERSON,

The Very Rev. the Moderator said he was instructed to ajmlogise to the House for the early departure of the Rev, Mr Paterson. That gentleman had received a telegram bringing news of the illness of Mrs Paterson, and he had left by the steamer from One hunga at two o'clock.

SUSTENTATIOX FUND

The consideration of this subject was then entered upon.

The motion of the Rev Mr Wallace was first taken, " That the Assembly approve of tho principle of a Sustentation Fund, and though not prepared to lay it down as a law for the whole Church recommend the dif ferent Presbyteries, eithor separately or unitedly, to consider it and to take' action thereon, subject to the sanction of next General Assembly."

The proposer was making an eloquen speech in support of the motion when ou reporter left.

DEATH BY DROWNING.

There has been considerable sensation and anxiety in town to-day owing to the report brought to the police that two persons —a woman and her child —were drowned in Freeman's Bay. It is said that the mother rushed into the soa to save her child, and both found a watory grave. Boats have gone round to search for the bodies. Since writing the above the,boats have returned, and report that it is only two sheep drowned, the bodies of which have been found.

AUCKLAND STOCKS AND MINING REPORT.

Bystrcuss done this day : — National Bank, 535, 53s 6d ; buyers, 53s S.B. Insurance, 455.

Alburnia (new issue)— Buyers, 6s 3d; sellers, 17s 3d. Black Angel—Buyers, 21s. Watchman —Sellers, 4s. ~ Waitemata, 65.; sellers, 6s. "National Insurance, 2is ; buyors, 20s Od ; (sellers, 21s 6d. 'Sash/ami Door Co. —sellers £0. Royal Oak—lßs ; buyers, 18s ; sellers, 18s. 6d. " , Union Beach—Bayers, 15s. Caledonians, £11 10s, £11 13s, £11 15a; buyers, £11 5s ; sellers, £11 17s. Crown Prince —Sellers, 16 6

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

OPENING OF OHINEMURI.—DEPUTA-

TION TO MR. MACKAY.

GRAHAMSTQWN,

This day,

A large and influential deputation waited on Mr Maokay this morning . relativo to statements made by him in tho Lands : Court regarding Ohincmuri. He had intimated that he could put a different complexion on affairs. There was a good deal of conversation, which only resulted in Mackay stating that tho Govorn mentwore engaged innegotiationsfor purchas ing. iHe declined to make the stop public as the newspapers would get hold of it, and negotiations would then be impeded. He also stated that the, political difficulty was that another murder might be committed, suoh as Sullivan's. The members of the deputation expressed themselves very much dissatisfied with Mr Mackay's statement. Thej Pumping Association's repairs have been" completed. Pumping was resumed to-day. The Waitemata have started crushing. There is a very fine show. A crushing of 12 tons from the Hazelbank gave 41 ozs. The Bright Smile, driving on No. 1 reef, have broken into No. 2 winzo this morning.

ALEXANDRA.

This day,

Tawhiao and his son are now at Kaipiha, near hero. They will in all probability come in to-morrow..'

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram* Company. J

CURTIS RETURNED SUPERINTEN-j rT DENT.

NELSON.

This day. The following is the result of the polling for the Superintendenoy election :— ■ p" Curtis. O'Conner. Nelson ..." ... 3G2 205 Stoke ... .. .... 34 8 Richmond ... ... 70 33 Spring Grove. ... 34 35 : Motueka ...... 86 34 - Motuere ... GO 26 Ngatimoti ;.. ... 17 3 Riwaka ... ... 30 17 Waiau ... .... 18 2 Charleston .172 177 Ahaura ... ... 50 7 Cobdeu ... ... 35 64 Wakefield .„ ..\ 73 31 WaimeaWest ... 32 23 Westport ... ... 65 193 Addisona ... ... 18 57 Gillies ". 58 12 Brighton 35 29 Reefton 58 78 Total... ... 1307 1034 Majority for Curtis... 273.

WELLINGTON.

This day. r . Suburban land sold yesterday at 30s per foot; milch cows £3 7s Cd feo £8 lOaj standing crops of hay £2 Ds per aore ; potatoes- £5 per acre ;ioats|£G 7b Cd per acre. .

THE EYENXHG S^AE, THOTISBAt, DECEMBER 11 Ig?|l



i' I hn ship carpenters are determined to de mand an increase of a shilling a day. They are now getting 13s. Mr Charles Bncklantl, of Tasmania, has been appointed assistant master of the Wellington College. tXTANTKD, an Errand Boy.—-Apply to Stephens ami Carter, 130, Queen-street. TX/^/VKTED, a thorough G-eneral to S^n mZ^ ] mU^° nd °f *Mren.-A P p ly WAJNTED, a? strong Lad:—Apply to Mi- Reo.vos, Butcher, J-lobson-street. TITAN TED, a Housemaid. Re- Hotel forcnccs required.-Apply at Waitemata WA^TED, a Clerk for a" Bush to Uiitoi) Sash and Door Co., Mechanics' Hay. V WANTED, a Good Hand to finish WANTED. Sntos to Sink -and !,„/,,„ T'mtoaWell.-ApplytoU»)ion Sash and uoor Co., (Mechanics Bay. "WANTED, a To^g GirT~ab^ut » y 14 years of age to make herself generally use ful in a house.-Apply for address to Mrs Scott Greengrocer, Shorthand stroat. "WANTED, a Painter and Paper street han«or--AM>ly to James Still, Victoria- TXTA NTED, a Girl about sixteen as * V (ioneral Servant in ,i small family ; must Ijo able to wash.-Apply to Mrs Hcott, Stanley-street Mechanics' Jiay, I'an.ell. J ' \KJ ANT ED, a clean NurseQ irl to Hotel DodwooV baby-For wMrc» Wly Suffolk "TO"A NTI'TD, a rospectabla Oirl, from »i 7 Ulo Ji fl/°"J? olcl> to m'ilto llfirsi>lf generally mefnl In a small family.-Apply to Mrs Kelly, top of Wellington street. l TXTANTED, a Shephord ; must bo Blouk Tlomcml ° Mftn--APP^ t0 "• a"«l B. Maeloan, TITANTED, a married and single andW^pgamXet! to JaWnS WA NT E D, aro spectable Strong Lad • one accustomed to Butcherhi" pre ferred.— Apply Mr Elley, Parncll. WANTED, a respectable girl about IC, accustomed to child con.—Apply at Otago Cottage, Wellington-street. WANTED Carpenters and Shinglers.— Apply XJjiitod Free Mothodist Church Pitt-strecfc. W" ANTED, a Good Genoral * V Servant —Apply flagstaff Hotel, North WANTED, a Married Couple for Country TTotol. Man to cook, ami wifo as Ilousemaid and General Sorvant.—Apply Victoria Hotel, at 5 p.m. to-morrow. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. WANTED, a female General Servant.—Apply for address at Staii oillco. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mra Murdoch, Epsom. WANTED, a good Gonoral Servant.— Apply to Mis Kirk, Graf ton Road. WANTED, a Butcher. — Apply for address at Mr Logglc's Butcher/ Victoria, atreot. .;■-1 t'ny WANTED, Employment in any light capacity ; wages no object—Apply to Z., Star offico, WANTED, a good Tailor by the week, or pieco work; also a few good Tailorosscs.—Apply IT. L. PoßSoniskie, Clothing Manufacturer, Tligh-strcet. WANTED, a smart Boy to make himself generally usoful.—Aiiuy and Navy Hotel. "ANTED, Throe Men and Two Boys to work a Brick-making Machine. Price, 21s. per 1000 ;to ilnd their own horse. None but exporionccd men need apply.—Johnson's Brick yard, North-road, close by Mr Williamson's), the Superintendent. WANTED, John Henby Pbior, last heard of at Tar*naki, to communicate with his Brother, Charles Hamilton Prior (lately arrived from India).—Address P., Star office; TO OABPENTBES.—Wanteir~a good .Staircase Hand for Napier. Good wages. —Apply to Mr Hudson, Druggist, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, that JOHN WILLIAMS Gate of Wellesley street), Cutler, Saw-trimmer, and Umbrella-malccr, has llemoved to Wyndham stroct (nearly opposite the Evenina Star office). N.B.—Umbrellas Re-covered. TXT ANTED KNOWN, that J. Ti WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—TI-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s por ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Dolivered 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—Highest ' Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet shoets Oalvanlxod Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c., at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street, i V WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Out and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs* Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. TTTAISTED the Butcher, Baker, T. » j 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 Pricos to meet, raa-times. — 133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland; and at Melbourne. L. FORSTER * SON. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes; Doora, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at tho lowest; market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street : . ;>,.,,. TH IS is tovjgive notice that iIcCiSLiN has risen the wages of his carters ' from 20s to 30s per week, and found. It.is hoped all contractors will dq.-^hfi-same, and think well over it when tendering for parang scoria. ■ ■ 'vf I pARPSNTEES Wanted to proceed yj $0 Naptoi1 per Star of the South. Wages, 10s per d#.—Apply to Hill and Hudaon, Druggists, Victoria-Htreet.



ORINCE OF WALES "THEATRE. Tills QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. LIZZIE WATSON ! LIZZIE WATSON ! In New Songs and New Business TO-NIGHT. She lias again drawn forth a fresh volume of novelties from her library, mid will open it before a deligh'ed and appreciative audience to-night. Boyond a doubt this lady is the K'eatest serio-comic Vocalist of the day. HARRY BRAHAM ! HARRY BRAHAM ! Produces something new nightly, and never fails to elicit roars of genuine and approving applause frem his delighted audience. He is extremely funny, and his facial expression is the greatest ever seen since thu dayn of Sam Co well. ALICK O'BRIEN ! ALIOK O'BRIEN ! Thk Op-totnal, Song and Dance Perpokmkb. lie is no copyist, but tho only " Lovo Among Big Noses." O'Brien in comic farce to-night. MADEMOISELLE BLANCHE, THE QUEEN OF THE AIR. She is daring and graceful. Come and .Tudcje tor Yourselves. MAT RILEY ! MAT RILEY ! This genuine Irishman, and only legitimate Irish Comedian this side of the Line, appears nightly and convulses his audience wjjh laughter. j* MONS. lIAMEW, PLYING TItAPEZK ARTISTE. C. T. BAKER ! C. T. BAKEtt ! EVERY EVENING In niM Pkktty Sonu and Dance Melodies. PROGRAMME No. 3 : WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS. Overture .. .. .. .. Bund Song (Irish) MAT RILEY Medley "On (he Late Franco- Prussian War" .. .. HARRY BRAHAM Musical Melange, entitled " NOT IN THIS DRESS," Introducing Italian, English, Irish, Swiss, Scotch, and American Melodies. LIZZIE WATSON. Song and Danco, "American" ALEX O'BRIEN LIZ/IE WATSON & HARRY BIIA.HAM, In a New and Original Duologue, entitled NO ! oit, TEDS OBSTINATE WOMAN. Interval of ten minutes. Song and Danco.. .. .. C. T. BAKER Song (charaatoriatio), " nappy Mary ; or, Milk to my Tea1' HARRY BItAHAM Song (Serio-comic), "Polly Put the Kettle On" .. .. LIZZIE WATSON Song (Grotestjuo) .. .. ALEX O'BIUKN FrAiKCfi Trapeze Pebfokaianck, MDLLE. BLANCHE and MONS. HAMEW. To conclude with a Laughable Fare, ME33RS O'JiRIEN, RILEY, AND BAKER. CRAND FASHIONABLE NIGnT, FRIDAY, When thero will be an Entire Change of Programme, on which occasion Lizzie Watson will sing the pretty ballad composed by John Henry Bcalo, of Auckland, ontitlcd, "NEVER MIND THE REST." I—"Priced1 —"Priced of Admission :—Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, ONE SHILLING. Tlcket9 can be purchased dally at Mr Upton's, Btatlonor, Queen-street. Doors open at half-past 7, performance to commence at 8. Carriages may bo ordered for a quartor-past 10. ' Vreo list entirely suspended Press excoptert. LtaoyjWatson's and Harry Braham's Original and Copyright Song Books sold by all Music-sullen and Stationers in Auckland, and at tho Theatre nightly. ' j i M. lIEG ARTY, Business Managor. LAST THREE NIGHTS OF MR GOURLAY : A3 SIR ANDREW BURLEY, BART. The ROYAL EXHIBITION (CITY HALL), now combined with THE GOURLAY FAMILY,ENTERTAINMENTS. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 0 o'clock, tho Petite Coiiredy entitled THE RIG n T S. O U 1 WOMAN. To be preceded by Favorite Ballads and Character . Songs by Mrs Gourlay .and Miss Minuie Gourlay. Open daily from 3 till 5 p.m., and ovening 7 till 10. Admission—Body of Hall, Ono Shilling ; Chairs resorved for tho evening, 2s ; may be secured during tho day. SATURDAY, special day for Schools. All out standing tickets available. MONDAY EVENING, by general request, the Colobrated Entertainment, MRS MoGREGOR'S LEVEE. pIIO EA L HALL. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, DECEMBER 11. AMATEUR CONCERT In aid of the Fund for tho Purchaso of an Organ for St. Mary's Church, Parnell. PROGRAMME: Paut I. Fantasia, " Sur lea themes do Verdi," two Violins, Violoncello, anil Pianoforte, Kudelskt Chorus (Female Voices), " Alpigiane," Ciro Pinsutl Song (Lady), "Fairy Visions Solo (Pianoforte, accompanied)— Young Gontleman Pupil of Mr Beale's, Henri Cramer Song (Bass), " The Whalers of the Deep Deep Sea " (by a local composer), Te Ecu lUu'. Duet (Lady and Gentloman Amateur), " What are the Wild Waves Saying f Song (Lady), "The Curfew" Instrumental, "Le Cor dcs Alpes," Proch - " Chorus, "Now to tho Forest," Bisho}>. Part 11. Overture (Duot Pianoforte), "La Nozzo di Figaro," Mozart Duet (Ladies), " Sunshine and Shadow " Part Song, "The Sea hath its Pearls " (by doBlro), Ciro Finmti Song, " The Blind Girl to her Harp," Glover Part Song, " Come let us all a Maying go," Atterbury Song (Baritone), " Tho Bloom is on the Rye," Bishop Duet (Ladies), " Ah il ciel consonta" " Chorus, "O, who will o'er the Downs so free," Pcarsall. , ~f\ God Save the Queen. Conductor ... ... ... J. Beale, Esq.' Doors open at half-past Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock. Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. : Tickets can bo obtained from Messrs. Upton and Wayte, Queen-street ; or Mrs Vaughan and Mr Robinson, Parnell. THE LYNCH FAMILY OF BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, AND VOCALISTS. Grand Opening Night in Auckland: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1873. Tj^OUND, a Cheque.—Apply at the A- Stab office. ?,. 10 LET, Aj G-OOD.-Business Premises, with - 'fou* Gv Six rooms), as sretiuh'ed. ' ' H. PAIiTINGTON", i. - .. House pnd Land Agent, Queen-street.



Q IT 011 A L HAL L. MONDAY, DECEMBER US, 1873. (Under tho Distinguished Patronage of His nonor the Superintfindont. Tfis Worship the Mayor, and Captains Ir,a!iC3, DavgavUle. J. H. BiuW, Burns, and Mowbray ; and tlio ofncera and members of tlio respective Volunteer Corps oi Auckland. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. D. T. FOX. The Auckland Minstrels, moved by friendship's call, Will meet on Monday in tin: Choral Hall, A seemly tribute of respect to pay To their friend l'"OX, before he goes away. The Sruknadehs all their stronght will bring, And Ol ike's and Ward* their pleasant songs will sing ; The Ethiopians and the GAiuiicicmen, AndPAiiNKjCL warblers mostly under ten, And Diamond Troupe, with dark and curly locks, Will strive to benefit their old friend, FOX. GOOD TEMPLARS. AN Open Meeting of the Auckland Pionoot Lodge will be hold To-morrow (Friday) Evening, at the New Temperance Hall, Albert street (formerly known as the Albert-street Congregational Chapel), at 7 80. The public are invited to attend free of charge, Music, recitations, readings, and addresses. WM. COLEMAN, Hon Sec, NoTrcrc to Miornrns. — Business Meeting This Evening at 7.30 punctually. ' VICTORIA COMPANY A.R.V. MEMBERS of all ranks and Cadets aro rominded that the Monthly Inspection will ,ake place TO-MOKItOW (Friday) EVENING, at half-past seven o'clock. For non-attendanco Fines can be imposed. By order. TIIOS. 0. SELF, Color-Sergt. NOTICE. NOTICE. THE Proprietor of the TT.S.,N.Z. & A. Fruit Depot desires to inform his'patrons and the public generally that in consequence of tho loss ho sustained through tlio late lire in Queen-street, and tin stoppage to business, 1,0 has temporarily TAKEN MORE CENTRAL ['REMISES, below tho Bank of New Znalaud, at tho font of West Queen-street, opposite Bhortland-fltreot, which ho intend 3to OPEN in a F.KVV DAYS with a Choice Display of Fruits of every description. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPFAIIL bogs to inform • liis Customers and tho Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stock of Hoots and Shoes at and undercost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentleman's German Boots and Shoos at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipinonts.—l27, Queen-street. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. AEOYAL ARCH PURPLE CHAPTER MEETING* of tho Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No 2, will lie hold in tho Lodge Room, Wellesley street, To-morrow (Friday) Evening, 12th insfc., at 7 30 o'clock sharp Visiting A.P. Brethren arc invited. By order of the R.W.M. J^ O T I 0 £ AUCKLAND AND NORTH <m&mm£ shore steam ferry COMPANY (Limited). Tho following Trips will bo omitted To-day and To-morrow:-Auckland, 2 p.m. ; Victoria Wharf, 2.30 p.m., and the time for leaving Victoria Wharf will be fi.lo, instead of 5.30. H. W. HEATH, Manager. B 0 O T SI BOOTS ! SELLING OFF! rib - |b b: o ok c s Bogs to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of extensive alterations which he is about making ho will Bell, FOR ONE MONTn ONLY, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT PRIORS WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. Call Early and Securo your Bargains at tlio BLUE 800 T, 250, QUEEN-STREET) (Opposite tiieMahkbt llam,), O. BROOKES, PROPRIETOR. P R EL I MI NARY "NOTICE BEST QUALITY~AT THE LOWEST PRICES. PHEISTMAS FRUITS & SPICES, V_y SUPERIOR TEAS for the Million of surpassing purity, strength and flavor. Also, General Groceries bought at a low price in an over-stocked depressed market. Our New Price List will be shortly published in the daily papers. AVith pleasuro wo acknowledge the liberal patronage accorded to us, and we hereby make known that wo have resolved to retail tho very best quality of General Groceries at tho Smallest Proilts and Lowest Prices. it3TPlease Note our Address:— FRENCH & CO., THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUSE, QUEEN STREET, AKD BRANCH STORE IN THE MARKET. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKES. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THK AUCKLAND TURF CLUB CUP Will take place on tho Evening of General Entries, 17th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE OH THE NEW ZEALAND CUP Will be drawn on the Evening of tho 26th December. Tickets—2os each. A CALCUTTA SWEEPSTAKE ON THE AUCKLAND SUMMER HANDICAP Will be drawn on tho Evening of the 20th December. Ticket—2os each. On this night the prizes of the Turf Club Cup and New Zealand Cup will be paid over. . Books open on the Auckland Summer Handi cap, Auckland Turf Club Cup, New Zealand Cup, and EUerslio Handicap. Billiard Tournament to Close on 15th January. Two Prizes. JUST LANDED, PER SHIP lIYDASPES. 25 cases Three-Star Hennessy's Pale Brandy. Prico, 8s (id per bottlo ; 90s per case. 20 cases " Chateau Lafltte" Claret, 00s per case, 20 cases Lovmont L, 60s per case. Ordinary Clarets. 36s to 50s. " Punch Brand," Havannah Cigars. 20 cases Jno. Gillon's Lime Juice Cordial, in stone bottles. PER STEAMER HERO. 5 casks Richard Davies' Sherry. Jno. Fallen's Albury White and Red Colonial Wine. The best of Sherry and Port Wine bottled expressly for the holidays. Epernay and De Laage Flls Flasks P.B. Eau do Vie tres Vielle P,8,, and M.arteU'3 Genuine Old Dark Brandy, in case. Adeoistm-a and Miner's Bitta r Proprietor.



A Bli i OG M D PEOSPECTUS UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LriwiTßT)). (To bo incorporated, with Limited Liability, under the Joint stock Companies Act, 1860.) Cavitat,, £250,000 in 25,000 Shares of £10 each, with power: to increase awl issue Debenture Slock, Only T. 4 per Share to ha calledtip at present, payable as follows""—10s pov share on application : 10s on allotment; 20s in three months after allotment ; and the remaining 40s,in calls of 103 each succeed ing three months. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. E. B. Carglll, Esq. (Messrs Cargills and McLean) A. C. Strode, Esq.,' R.M. J. A. Walcott, Es(|. (Messrs Bright Brothers and Co.) P. C. Neill, Esq. (Alossrs Neill and Co.) W. J. M. Larnach, Esq. (National Bank) John Richard Jones, Esq., Matanaka .!. M. Ritchie, Esq. (MessrsG. Gray, Russell and Co.) James Mills, Esq. (Harbour Steam Company) James T. Mackorras, Esq. (Meßsrs .T. T. Mackorras and Co.) T. S. Graham, Esq. (Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co.) Arthur W. Morris, Esq. (Otivgo and Southland Invest ment Company) JamOH flinit.h. IC«q, (Messrs Hmilli and Anderson) Henry Driver, Tsq. (Messrs Driver, Stewart and Co). Alexander Bull, Esq. (Messrs A. and T. Burl) Charles McQueen, Esq. (Messrs Kiucaid, McQueen, and Co) fr. P. Murray-Aynsley, Esq. (Messrs Miles and Co., Chrfstchurch) George Gould, Jssq., Merchant, Christclmreh. BANKERS: National Bank of New Zealand. SOLICITORS : Messrs Smith and Andeison. INTERIM SECRETARY : James Mills, Esq. This Company has been formed for tho purpose of providing more efllcient.steamcommunication between the different ports of Now Zealand —the want of which has been much fult for some time past, and which is becoming more perceptible as the growing trade of tho colony is developed. It is dosired to establish a weekly line of Stoamers between Ota^'o and the principal Northern ports, to put on a Steamer between Dunedln and the West Joast Ports of the Middle Island, and also to provide 'or the efficient conduct of the trade to and from the several smaller Poits on the Coast of Otago and Canterbury. For these purposes the following new vessels will bo required : — Three fast-class Steamers for the trade between Dimedin and Manukau, to be built in Europe, and capable of cairying from 400 to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and tho latest improvements, and with superior passenger accommodation, suited to the re quirements of tho present day. These steamers will bo of such class and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods and con venionco to the travelling public. One boat of smallor capacity and light draft of water, especially adapted to tho trade to the West Coast of the Middle Island. jSSjWith a view to commencing operations without delay it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist of January next, tho stcamors Maori, Beautiful Star, and Samson, belonging to tho Harbour Steam Company's fleet, and also their new steamer just built on the Clyde specially for the Timarvt and Lyttelton trade, and which is expected to arrive in the colony early in February. Those vessels will at once create a revenue for tho Company, and, it is believed, will be sufficient to carry on tho trade of the ports on the Coasts of Otaco and Canterbury. Mr James Mills, who has so successfully conducted the busings of tho Harbour Company from its com mencoincnt, will continue to act as Manager of this Company. It is estimated that to carry out those proposals a capital of £160,000 will bo required, and to provide for this it is propoaod to call up £4 per share, making a total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £60,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to be declared on the paid-up capital. Out Of the total number of shares, tho proprietors of the Harbour Company will take 7,500 paid up to tho extent of £4 each, and the remaining 17,500 aro now offered to invostors. In recommending this investment to the public, tho Provisional Directors may state that largo pro fits aro now being made by steamers on the coast of Now Zealand, and they aro therefore confident that by tho employment of vessels of the character indi cated, fitted to work with the utmost economy, and meet the growing traffic without undue strain, tho Company will be able to sccuro ample profits, and at the same time promote trade and tho convenience of the travelling public by providing improved facilities and accommodation at reduced rates. Applications for shares will bo rocoived by tho In terim Secretary, at his oilico. Harbour Cuambors, Dunedin ; and by Mossrs Miles and Co., Hereford street, Christchurch ; and at theoflice of the National Bank ot Now Zealand here. EMPTY BOTTLES. ALE & POR TEE BOTTLES Bought in any quantity at HIGHEST Puioe. Apply to WIUTSON & SONS, Albert Biewcry. FOR SALE OR TO BE LET, A COMFORTABLE Eive-roomod Cottage, with largo Garden, in St. Mary's Road.- Apply to 11. ASHTON & SON, AUCKLAND ALMANAC, 1874. TO ADVERTISERS. TNTENDING ADVERTISERS are JL particularly requested to send iv their favours to the Publisher of tho Evening Stak. at once. BRANBTON & FORSTBR Plumbees, Gas FrrrEiis, and Bbass Finisitkks, &c, HAVING relinquished Business at the Thames, bos to intimate to their friends and the public generally that they have commenced operations in Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, and are now prepared to execute any orders with dispatch. 2 On Hand, a Large Assortment of Gasaliers, Gas, and other Fittings, which they offer to theU'ublic at LOW PRICES. Makers of 'Sunlights and Reflectors for Window Lißhts, either enamelled or bright. Estimates given orjtll classes of Work. New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. KSTAuiasiiED 1864.] D STEP HEN SON & ICO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees—Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 2lb, 41b, 61b, 71b 121b, 141b 81b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-ft) tins and upwards Peppers, Cayonne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's J-lb, lib, and 71btins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosg & BlackweUa and Bengal, in i-R) and lib bottles Chocolate aud Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp s Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins - Nutmeg, whole or ground, in ins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz. packets, plain and fancy boxe Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essencesg Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MEROHANTB : 'WVNTHIAM HTRTCTCT. AITOKXAWD UHITiSHED Apartments for lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with or withont board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Stab office f ; FURNISHt.D APARTMENTS. T?UBNIBHBD APABTMENTS for Jj two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy ituation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this oilice. f.l REWARD. LOST, from Mr Joseph Bennett's ' residenco. ft Black Ckeyiiouad Dog. about hirif months old— Yimtev will receive the abevo rowarci on ftppltcatioii tb i\ & 3, Morrin, queen street.



■ N. 0 T T C E. WMEBSENGB TibegS to inform*. * Ills friends and thepubllc generally tlict ho will KK-OPttN his Stalls, Noa 8 and 0. Auckland Market, on FJUDAV NEXT, December 12, ■■ (width were closed in conse-qnoiice of f.Jio aeriotisaccidrint to Mr Messenger, sen.), with n. good anpply of Choice Ileef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, aud Pork, stud Sausages, fresh twice daily. In (living this notico he would just remind his old friends of liis quality and prices, and to say he feels. Cfm.fldent of that pupijort at all times so liberally aceordbd, arid which It will he his aim to merit. fi HRIS TM A S 0 A: X E S ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigned in wishing his former Patrons A MERUY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind. them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes for the last seven years,.and bugs to assure them that he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B. —Biscuits in great variety, and at. all prices. JSB" NOTB THE AIIDKKSS ~S3K C. WOODWARD & SON, 250, QTTEEN-STREET, Directly Ori'OHiTK iiik Nmv Martckt. TO BE LET, DIUrOMAET HOUSE, in Eden XJ Crescent, now in tho occupation of Colonel . Balncavis. Possession can lie had on January I—■ Apply to IT. ASHTON & BON". TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. A. R. V. No. 1 ROYAL COMPANY. rH"R Company will assemble for Monthly Inspection on Tfl/UKSDAY EVEN ING, the 11 th inst., at 7.80 o'clock sharp. MemWorS absent without leave will he fined, in accordance with the Volunteer Regulations. Every inembor is requested to attend. Uniform — Kull nress. •, J. HERBERT BURNS, Cfcptaiu Commanding. CURE GOLD GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). THE Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders will held be in the Office of tho Com pany, Shortland street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, l'Jth inst., at 12 o'clock noon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balance- ROBERT HORNE, -"'■-"•'"■ Secretary. "Auckland, December 11,1573. MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COM g|l|g| | PANY (LIM tTED.) AN Extraordinary General Meeting Of the Shareholders in this Company will be held on TRURtDAY, the ISth December instant, at 3 p.m., at tho Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wfllesley street. Business : To receive the Liquidators' Reprrt and to declare the Company (in terms of the Act) faiily Wound-up. CART WRIGHT & SON, Liquidators. 20, Shortland street. December 11, 1873, • ••••.•■-! FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). IP is hereby notified that SAMUEL BROWNING, Esq. Has given the necessary notico that hols a Candidate for a Scat at the Hoard of Direction.' A. WARDROP, Sec. pro. tern. December 11,1573. m XTOl* " T AIIA NA XI &^Mfk JU WANGANUI, AND WEST, WoiM%mm The Taranaki S.N. Co.'s s.s. :■ ' Cro-Aliead, A. D. McGu.T,ivJtAY, Master, from Onehunga, on FRIDAY NEXT, 12lh mat., at '1 p.m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. J55 TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), DEC. 12, At One o'clock p.m. TO CANARY FANCIERS. To sell To-morrow, A T All T HIT IV S MAIt T, XJI At One o'clock p.m., 12 Handsome and well-bred Belgium Canaries ; early birds tins season. TO-MORROW. BOAT, 17ft., Mast, Sails, Oars, &c, for sale at Brunswick Mart, at 11 o'clock. B. TONKS & CO. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE, MARKET-HOUSE. PO 17 L T X V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, &c. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREW}, ONE O'CLOCK p.M. 10 tons Superior Flour in 501b, 1001b, 2001b, Bran C cases Gilmer's Bacon and Hams, cloth 4 cases Green's Bacon, cloth 3 cases Green's Bath Chops, Cheese, Bacou New Potatoes, Onions, Maize, Barley, Groceries' Rice. Tea, &c. Household Furniture and Effects A good Sewing Machine for Leather Kongo,-&& R. ART H-U R, . Auctioneer. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. DRAWING - ROOM SUITE, ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, CARPETS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, .CURRANTS, &c, &o. THE Subscribers will sell at the ' Mart,. Fort-stroet, on Friday next, 12tli instant, at 11 o'clock, Walnut Drawing-room Suite, of nine pieces, in Green Damask, Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte, Large Tapestry Carpet's, Hearthrugs, Boat (13 feet keel), &c., &c, Also, at 12 o'clock, , .J 13 cases Currants .' •■ v V . .. . I 3 dozen Port Wine Suit Sails for a Cutter of about 30, tons. •; - "lail \Jij j SAMUEL COCHRANE AND'SON, . Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12. . , .; SHEET LEAD, SLATES, TIMBER, AT FORT BRITOMART, AT 3 p. jr. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Major Tisdall, to sell, at Fort Britomart, on Friday next, at 3 o'clock, JBOO Slates, 13 cwt. Lead, Iron-gratings, Cup boards, Iron Mantlepieces, Fi*e-grates 1 Window *•**" Saslies, Doors, Tron JBars, Timber, &c,, &a. SAMtfKL COOfIiUNE i 80N s ; AiiGtioaoerej