./_ i ,''imnMtmMsmiAiaaamamamiaaaaaaammamaaai_ fi&ce, and with two policemen went to the house of Paid and demanded the machine, . but did not get it. Joseph Lewis Worms stated that- the defendants had threatened that if he ap peared in this case against therm they would ruin his character. ; His Worship told Mr Worms that he might dismiss such fears from his mind at

once. • ■ ' ! '■■■:.'■ ..••,-,', '/yj H f| Mr Worms then went into a long state, ment of the matter, chiefly corroborative of the evidence of Mrs Macdonald. . - Mrs Paul stated that she did not know Mr Worms as a jeweller. She saw him at Mrs Macdonald's continually ; and as he used to scrub the house and go errands she considered he was porter to.the establishment. William Ball deposed that he was a lodger Mrs Macdonald's, and that defendant's wife had told him about the matter in question, and expressed her regret at taking away the machine.

Thomas Paul stated that lie met Mrs Macdoiiald on a cer-aiii evening in company •with Mrs Macdonald, and he was anxious to rescue the young woman. Mrs Mac donald implored him to go home and stay with her, but he could not do such a thing ; he paid what his wife owed. The statement of the last witness was false ; he was present and would swear there was no mention made of the machine. Mrs Paul was examined upon oath, and flatly and emphatically denied the evidence of Mrs Macdonald. She was induced to go to lodge with plaintiff, and during that week it cost her £3 ss. Mrs Macdonald was con tinually borrowing money for drink. She was a stranger in^ Auckland or he should not have taken up her abode at the establish ment of Mrs Macdonald. Mr Laishley said that he had done all in bis power to arrange the matter, but could not conciliate the parties. His Worship said that the case must be leftjiin statu quo as the truth was too deep for discovery. . ~ Mr Laishly accepted a nonsuit. - G. W. BINNEY V. JOSEPH CRAIG.

Claim, £7. Mr: J. B. Russell appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. The particulars of this claim, for the difference of the price of a line of maize, sold by plaintiff to defendant, was heard on a former Court day. The depositions of the witnesses were read over, showing on plain tiffs side that the maize was sold at 8s Gd per bag, while those of defendant deposed that the price was 7s 6d. His Worship said that it would appear to be an unintentional mistake on one side or the other, and he supposed the further evidence would be simply to show where the mistake was. Mr James Coupland, corn-merchant, was examined, and deposed that he attended the sale when the maize was sold to Mr Craig. He bid for the maize either 7s 9d or Bs, but he did not go beyond the latter price, [Left sitting.]

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., R.M.) ■ : BREACH OP BY-LAW. - J

_3k,___h-«. ssss. u_;-__aw. ....---;• Matthew Grace and Hezekiah Maniir^'te fined ten shillings and costs,for■B'se.'j'chesSof by-law No. 11, and Janiig'i'McGratb* was fined five shillings. for.:tlie'same: offence. William Jennings, was fined ten shillings and costEufdr" breach'of by-law No. 6, sec. j.aniel! Connor, a.S^oebiack,: brough-l. u|» as being'ol unsound /mind,, iwas' remaiided until Moni-_§y.,->-'i The man has -.been drinking , lately/v**l .'., A '•'-('' \ '-*■'.. This "»feas;a]l-±he business., - -AdldA '-'-::

THE ENGLISH MAILS.

We are indebted to the Chief;Postma|3ter for the following.^ information ,:--Maila .-for .J;he United Kingdom via Suez will b.e dispa-Bched by the Phcebe "on the 17th instant. Mails for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be dispatched by the Governor Blackall on the 22nd instant. ' ;■ : f 3 -....-..•■■"

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

THE NATIVE LANDS-! COURT,

ALEXANDRA

' ' "' •.::.!-.'. !-..' ;.;:;7.:'-This dayd Young Tv Tawhiao came in" last eTfening. He has just returned. A. '■ Great agitation is going on' np:w,amongst the kingites respecting tho N^^e\, Lands Courts.' They strongly object "tjO^J-iiy land outside the confiscated territory beihg-^assed through. ; :-; ; ; ;\ v&k,,, ,

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

Serious Accident. vfa

Expected; Armed Rush M

Ohinemuri.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day. Mr John O'Brien, manager of the Queen of Beauty, met with a serious accident to day going through the City of London stopes. He slipped off the timber and fell forward. He is severely bruised about the groin, and has an ugly cut on the crown of the head. - i A j __ . '* A. **'.

The Caledonian resumed driving through the reef to-day, but have been stopped in consequence of the water rising in the Pump ing Association shaft.

The Nonpareil directors held another meet ing to-day, and decided to stop all work pending further arrangements. Great indignation is expressed against Messrs iV^cLean and Mackay in holding back the opening of Ohinemuri owing to the dull* ness of mining, and numbers waiting for a chance of going there. It was rumoured that aparty of five hundred are arming to go there,' setting -law: aside. ' ' The Lynch Family Bellringers had a splen did house last night.; They close their season here to-morrow evening and leave for Auck land. ■ 1f::**! "'•■"' -"'. :'--. •" i ---'-! ;':•„ ■ ' ':"•"' ■A■ '

TAURANGA.

Thia day. The Southern Cross, arrived at seven last night. ~

The Luna took picnic parties and Maories yesterday to Whareora and Wanganui. The Cross sails to-morrow for Auckland.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(Prom our own Correspondent.)

NAPIER.

. yjL'- ■: a\m : ?o ':: This day. : (Kr-id Rangatira from Poverty Bay. She 6S™t_onews of importance. The libel case come on to-morrow (Satur day.) The publicare'on tiptoe expectation. It is expected to last two days before: a special jury^ - » It is expected that disclosures will be made whichwill' cause an official inquiry into the conduct of the Lands Department here.

|Por Anglo-Australian Telegram Company..!

CHRISTCHURCH.

, " This day. _ At a. meeting, of the Boating Club'last mgh.^-_it..was decided that the inter-provincial' take place on March 27th 'at Kaiaipijff'als'o that the prize for the intcr proyincial four.oarged race be £150, and for the four-oared unrigged race £50. The other events decided upon -were the champion pair-oared race and sculler's race, the prizes left blank pending. the result of. subscrip tions. ■ "

DUNEDIN.

' A T ... This day. Mr Vogel and the Superintendent yester day visited the Industrial School and Mosgiel Woollen Factory. An examination of engineers takes place at the Custom-house on - Friday. The Provincial Executive left town yester day on visit through the goldfields. The Roj al portraits lately received have been hung in the hall of the University. ,The boating season will be opened with a procession of boats at any early' da'ie. \! A; woman named Harris -was remdyed to the Hospital in consequence of a murderous assault committed on her by a man named Sullivan, who kicked her' savagely-and jumped on her.

It is intended shortly to ask'the Insurance companies wholly to support the fire brigades as in Melbourne, Adelaide, and other large cities. °

It was resolved at a meeting of the City Council, in deference to the Governor's wishes not to,'receive him with a procession, that an address will be read, and the school children will sing, but no triumphal arches. The bricklayers announce that after Mon day next the wages will be 15s per day, paid weekly.-" ::- .-..-,..-. .... .; _

A public meeting of citizens, to consider the question of drainage, willbe held to morrow.

The cricket match between Canterbury and Dunedin will be played in Dunedin on the 12th and 13th January.

WELLINGTON.

This day

The market is dull in regard to produce generally. Stocks are large. Best flour is quoted at £12 10s to £13 ; butter Sd ; eggs lOd per dozen ; fowls 5s per pair ; turkeys 5s 7d each ; geese 4s Gd. Tho grain same as last week.

CAPTURE OF A SHARK.

A large shark measuring nearly twelve feet in length was captured in the har bour this afternoon. The presence of these unwelcome visitants lias been noticed in the waters of the Waitemata several times during tho last few days, and"-' efi'orfcs: havo been made to capture them Without suc cess. To-day Mr McLean,-fish salesman on the wharf, rigged a chain-hook ' and tackle andj made anothe ', and this time i effec tual, " try. after Mr Shark. The bait enjployed was a mullet, which - was swal l^.wect. 'voraciously. The fish on being hogk-cd- rushed out into- deep water. A Barrel was made fast to-the line, and it was allowed to be run, away with. . One of the waterman named Keano got his boat and a harpoon ready, and went, in pursuit. He soon "came up with the tethered monster, aud succeeded in striking him fairly in the vhack." After some trouble the iish was "brought tp land. Tt will be exhibited to morrow. -'•

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

- -' IN BANCO. *-' v? ,■-■.■:■- '■ \ (Before,, His Honor Sif't.eo. A<;Arney, Kt.,

Chief Jrlsticc.)

f| '<■ DUDE'Ii. V. IUCIIJIOND, DEMURRKR.:. . '.Tho Court sat "at half-past one. MrPtees continued his argument against tho demurrer brouglitforward byMrMacCorrriick on behalf of the defendant.-.. At thb con ,'clusion of his address,' Mr. MacCormick com menced his reply, and had« not concluded 'when our reporter, left.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

±$usin__s.s aone tins clay :— Si B. Insurance, 45s ; sellers, 455. National Insurance, ,_is ;'•* buyers, 22s ; ;'".-; "sellers, 225. '-' ' _ 7 Sash and Door Co.—sellers £91:- -'- *- ; -.;Caledonians, £11.10s ;- sellers,- £1 1 10s. Black. Angel—Buyers, -2.3s. j..'<, • , ['< , ; Red Queen—Buyers, Is. " ■''",«; Peep o' Day — Sellers, Is 9dv -_ .». ;i AA Waitemata-—Sellers, 6s. -. ', Windsor Castle, Is 6d^ buyers, Is Gd. ": Watchman—Sellers^',3s- 9d. f/RbyaiOak—l7s 9d.;:.'; _~, , fi »d r A rt

THE EVENING BTA-R, PET DO, BBGEMBgB 12 18^S.



We. understand that 'the*. Native; Lands Cou|,t.at W-dkato. IS postponed froi_iT}he-€7tfr inst-tiit'-"t6'the ; 2.7't_' inst.. Jt, 'svill be lieldiat Cambridge- " - ". Ay -■ FiitsT":-Pit_zi£ Ovens, Fiksx Prize Ranges.— H. H. Smith wlsheg'to.^inforin the -ladies of Auckland that havin)?,soid,;a'large.number of his Improved 'Patent P&iltabW" Oven^lwHiiih have^'giwen so imich -.'satisfactioiT- he has reduced them nearly 20per'cent. The Portable'OvenS-are;36 l |;;-orig*nal price 42s ; also, 'Jj'Jlist-piJ'-e Rsngcs, eithef portable or for. setting-in ■;-■ •iaisq, I'irst-pi.'ze.GolOn'lal. Qyens're'duced. H-B.S-has ■ al^'O/.on hand'I"several. large and small second-hand _L'ej_}mngton Range s,:G'olbrq6l£dale'Stoves, &c. ) t also, Irojr^edsteads, &c.,."for-sale (cheap), -at the Iron Works, Durham street East: ■--.- '*~ - Cnffee.— Urown, Bajrett.&Gpf'-s-Standard Coffee.'', both!(TeHcious and.^tj-Q_ig;;-.vß*6wn, Barrett,:iSSf-Cb.'s Excelsior: Coffee deSeryc? preference,to "any coffee on accoUni of. purity and distinctness of flavour. %_STote the brands'.*'; Sold at -almost 'evgry-^rocery establish ment'in towA and province.-^t-Advt'.']: . j; ,;



W.A ~JN TE D, a Man to work -a' jftfbod Planeing Machine ; also -Biiahn___q>i?. and Labouiers. A Apply to Walter .Oraha me,- Agent Kopiiru Sawmills Company, Fort-street, ..... i _______ *_£____ —— . _ -;:.". ■ i -—r— — WANTED, a growA-girl as Nurse-; maid. ..^ppfy.at- the Brick House; near .top of. Hobson street. '%■: .'.-■.'"' - . ** ■ -*• ' - • -i ""ANTED, an e**tperienced-Nurse maid.—MisC." Lewis, Jermyn street. 7. WANTED, by an active Married Couple, a Situation (or Man singly), could take charge of a business, store, &c. ; wife is a plain cook domestic servant ;man used to hard work, good scholfir ; generally useful. —A 8., Star office. . - - ATTtISD,* a-first-class Engine Smith —Apply Stafford Iron Works, Hobson -street. , y . : « i oh •<„-■■■' W^~ ANTED', a Night Porter.—Apply Greyhound Hotel."Queen-street. * 7 , '■/;' WANTED, a thorough General- Servant; must be fond of children.—Apply to Stab office. , ~ , ,-. . ,-,".->.' \TJANTED, a Clerk-fora Bush- I% V Mill; one accustomed to a store and timber "trade 1 preferred. References wiU be required.—Apply to Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics Bay. WANTED, a Good, Hando J. finish: up door panels -Apply to Union Sash and DooriCo., Mechanics' Bay., /■ A'f j. X&T ANTED. Tenders to: Sink and Y.'.yy. Timber a Well. TrARP.y to. .Union; .-Sash and. boor Co.> Mechanias.Bay.t - . -._ U-m .■.-".; 7- T\T : AN,T;BSD;: a ?3iitc_e£—Apply, "-W '" for address a,t Mr toggle's Butcher, Victoria,. .'street. ;;-,-,,;■-' ". . --.v.;h.-Vyy* iiar, ■y'A'y-'f r'y *'" /'"



IAT^NTFD, a Girl about sixteen as. '7! General Servant in a small family ; must be ablef.;to wash,-Apply to Mrs bcott, Stanley-street, Mechanics' Bay, Parnell. TTTANTED; &~cleyj~WvirVe~~G 'irl to Hotel, Dedwood" baby-For a<f ess apply Suffolk NT K/D,-a respectable Girl, from „_l. ;. • 14 lo U' ye;li's old> to nialic herself generally useful in a small family,-Apply to Mrs Kelly, top of Wellington street.' : . ' • ' ■ WANTED, a SLepiievd ; must be Bleak •JTou!e nel° *—*~4M** t6 E- and E. Maclean, yrrANtED, a married and single .J.l L [an r> foV a Country Farm.-Apply to -Taking and Willcox, Durham-street. ' WANT E D, are spectable Strong Lad • owe accustomed to Butchering pre ferred,— Apply Mi. Elley, Parnell. WANTED, liaVse^to GraSTilS a welk.-S^S£ ftnd LirgC rU"S half"a: ClWra' W A N TE D, a female General * * Servant.—-Apply for address at Staj. office. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Murdoch, Epsom.. "' -, . , ,- TO ANTE D, a good General « » Servant.—Apply to Mis Kirk, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Shoeing and General Blacksmith.—Apply to "J.'..* Scot'te'r, New market. WAINTED, an intelligent Lad for a Solicitor's office ; one able to write well — Bennett and Rogan, Shortland-street. WANTED, Employment in any light capacity ; wages no object.—Apply to Z., Stak oilico. WANTED, algood Tailor by the ■week, or piece work; also a few good Tailoresses.—Apply 11. ,L. I'osseniskie, Clolliiny Manufacturer, 11 igh-street. TXTANTED, a smart Boy to make v V himself generally useful.—Army and Navy Hotel. ' .-:-.» WANTED, John Henry Trior,, ~,; last heard of at Taranaki, to communicate' with his Brother, Charles Hamilton Prior'(lately" arrived from India).— Address J?., Star office. ;" HPO CAR P.E ISITE-ftS.—Wantcd7~a -«- good Staircaso■ 1.1 and for Napier. Good wages. —Appiy to Mr Hudson-, Druggist. Victoria-street. -■ ■ ■* ■ ■ - . - yVt&: BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a : -&- .good Bootmaker.—Apply to, C. Lucas, One hunga ',' ... W A N TED KNOWN;, that-J. » * WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Goal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree "Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done -at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WA NTE D KN OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6; 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized . Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints.,, be , *c, at '.Alfred Smart's, next Blui. Post. Victoriii! street. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Gold-k is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building • materials, including Sashes, Doors; Moulding!!, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Ilardwood Pellocs, Phafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &a, &c, at the lowest market price, •at his Yards, Custom-house street ,-.'-' (Carpenters Wanted to proceed V-/ - to, Napier per Star "of the South. Wages, 10s per day.—Apply to IIUI aud Hudson^ Druggist?, Victoria-streot. ' '"', V TWO G-oats broke into my .garden on December 0. They ate at preset tied-up, and' will bo delivered to the owner on'boing claimed, and the damage "paid for.—Adolph Knarsli, Newton.,.' HP H E Third Entertainment in co.ii- J-. ncction with the Auckland WosleyaiivMu'tual Improvement Association will be held.iu-the Schools, room of the Pitt-street Wcsleyan' Church,: on Fill-"' ■ DAY, the 19th instant, at 7.30 p m. . Admission, One Shilling. Refreshments provided. Programing- will . appear on tho 13th and 19th inst. . .;. -f, -J}'}. , . - _ . __ ;~ __ — ORINCE OF WALES THI^RE^ -.* TriE QUEiM'^ YAdRIW^OA't ■># ... troupe. *j:>: '"' -..THIS (IRID AY):EVENING. G R A.-"& D F ■A.S^tetfN A. B LtEL.N I G H T, v'U-ider Distinguished.Patronage..' ..*> j PROGRAMME N<u4: EVERYTHING NEW TO-NIGHT r .LIZZIE WATSON A A .•:■:;. lizzie watson •■: - '",'. •-• l-\ LIZZIE WATSON 17' ' LIZZIE WATSON HARRY BRAHAM ._.,,._... HARRY BRAHAM U HARRY BRAHAM ..:■* j HARRY BRAHAM ALICK O'BRIEN i ALICK O'BRIEN / d.'.AYd. '■ d ALIOK O'BRIEN. . /MADAME.BLANCHE ! -~',: -~t Madame blanche :;; ; ,?-..iiiv. MADAME BLANCHE ..'-';■■ ; '';'' ,H ' "':h: ',1 -MAT-RILEY ' . :'■■■'■: -. MAT RILEY - v"v' : i A A:..-'. MAT RILEY--" 'A- -A AY AA. \ MAT RILEY MONS. HAMEW i: "'"*' 'A- J ' I MONS. HAMEW -*."■* i , r : ~ MONS. LCAMEW, A. „,. f C. T. BAKER ! . , " C. T. BAKER * ' '* 'b. T. BAKER '; ,"■,... t , ; GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT 1 '' ''!:' JBf_T.'NO ADVANCE IN PRICES, "-ft .: • iy h- — : --__i_ ;■;■■■ ' )ii:% ■'■-■■'-• j ..-:.i_,i.-..iiri'f,\- L-..:.;-, ii.-'ani<! ~; n [111; ,-.j-/;j! «0 -, ~ '. " :"; M. HEGARTY, ' v | -._-'■■ ; ■' ■■ ] BuslnessJMaaagesi,



JjlOR ONE MOiVrii ONLY. GRAND ANNUAL SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING-, 1 d. AT : A. LINAB.URY & CO.'S, WHOLESALE AND -.UTAH, DRAPERS, HOSIERS, & GENERAL OUTFITTERS ; ' city hall, ;'; 2,°>o, QUEKN-STREKT, AUCKLAND. KW PRICE LIST NOW READY J£B CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABLTRY AND CO. . *A re now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Comprising the largest and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland , and in submitting the List of Prices (had on application), would direct Special Attention t i the fact that being Direct Importers is a sufficient proof that their stock cannot he approached by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever means tho same may try to convince the ' public to the contrary. SH',O W ROO M. We are now offering for Sale, for Oni_ Month Oki/v, A LARGE STOCK OF FRENCH MILLINERY. Bonnets, Hats- Trimmed and Untrimmod —fromOkl. L_.r> ikh' and Ciiix-dI-Hn's Un—iE_ic__otii_?o, Stays, Skirts, Costumes, Feathers, Flowers, Lack Goods, Baby Liken, &c, &c. 350 Black Silk Jackets, richly trimmed, from Ss lid 500 Alpaca and Grenadine Jackets, splendid value, from 3s Cd , 200 Girls' Print Dresses, nicely trimmed, warranted fast colou'S, only Is lid 1 GOO pairs Drab Corsets, at Is \\\s\ Crinolines, in great variety, from -2s-6d 300 Brown Holland Trimmed Pinafores, Is 4\ 350 White Diaper Pinafores, cheap Just Oi'ivMKD— s.dozen Camel's Hair Shawls, 10s Gd Girls Chippe.diji.kts, trimmed, from OJd Real T.iige/Ccllars and Sets, Ties, Bows, Silk Scarfs, _&c ,',& c,.■-:_ •:•;' THE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Best quality Floor Cloth, all widths, 4s Felt Carpets, splendid value, from 2s Od Real Brussels Carpets reduced to <isCd and is 9d A large Stock of Hearth Rugs, cheap Fclt'Squaros, Coir Matting, Stair Carpets, Hemp Car • .'-pets, Kidderminster and Dutch Carpets "Long' Curtains, from 3s-lid per pair Crumb Cloths, Damasks, Window Holland, Table Cloths ' China Matting, Coloured T-enos American Leather Cloths, all colors. Is 3d Dimity Cloth Covers Velvet Pile and Victoria Table Covers, in great variety 150 3x3 Linen Table Cloths, reduced to 0s .350 French Jaconet Muslin Dresses, 121 yards each, reduced to ,ts lid IS3 pieces Book Muslin, from Cd 50 pieces Tarlatans—all the new shades FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Grenadines. Old Washing Silks, 2s 3d Tinted Alpacas, 7id Figured Lustres, Hid Camlets, 1 Old* Bich Poplins Silk Warps, cheap New Serges, 7id , Striped Mohairs, Old Ktench Piques China Batiste The Newest Thing out— Evening Dresses ' 25 India Tussore Suit Japanese [.awns Cloth, ouly Is 3d New choice colors in French Muslins Llamas Japanese Washing Silks , Japanese Washing Lawns Plain China Washing Silks The New Circassian Llama Rich Silk Warp Brocades in all colors . The Dolly Vardcn COS New Painted Lustres, from tnme, 8s lid VS.Cs ...... Colored Silks. Blacl; Lustres I French Merinos Silk'wrocadc Grenadines Costumes Printed Delancs, Old | Persian Cords V CHEAP BLACK SILKS. Good Black f'lacc Silk, only 2s lOd Very Rich Black Glace Silk, from 3s 3d Very Bich Black Extra Wide, 3s lid lo ds Od Ducapos, Drap do France ItjCli Faille's, at selling-off prices. . i. , -S- THE'FANCY. DEPARTMENT .., | CSmprises every Novelty in Ladies' Hosiery, Glove's, •• __•■ - Watered Ribbons, 8-ancy Goods, l '■'-*•&■ '. Haberdashery, &c. ' ■'';"! La-lies' Jt.Hk and"^\lpaca Umbrellas, from Is lid Ladies*"aftd Child*en,'s Sun Shades, &c, &c. 350 *3zcil"Womcn'*.-White Hose, at -IJd 150 (VQzcn Womon's Bro.wn Dressed" I lose, at CJd 1(0 driven .Children's White Soclt.s .The No-^Yao'La.(.-e, fi'o'm Od dozen 150 dozern Clnld-ren's Cololired Socks '■200 dozeii Ladies' White .• Cambric. Handkerchiefs, *'*V from 3s. per ,dozen lOOjjj.t'oss F*iiicy;Sill_Trin\mings, very.cheap , ssj gross Black Ll;tma Braids: lojd per dozen 15(Vw.ccs Iterrock'jS Long' Cloth, ar 4|d > 50''iij.Sees Good, Grey Calico, at 3ljd 35 pieces G oo'fl Gre^ Calico;-'-7*2-iT„ch, at IOJd ' . - ' 1.5 pieces Hcayy.,Twill Calico, 7i2-inch, at Is Cd "4*1.0 pieces White-Twilled Sheetings, 72-inch at Is • - '-1-3 pieces "White Heavy Sheeting,-'1.2-inch, at Is 3d y.l& pieces White ■'■HeayjfiSheetinfe, '54-inch, at Is _.d "".iJ^.pieces Linen Tick, reduced to lOid ''._ ■^Ctft.tv^' Linen Drills, fronf'ls 2d '. ','■ 'Marsellas and Quilting 3, from 7Jd y, . ~. :' 'Ilaj-tfJr'Wesh Flannels, only Is 3d - }.;•}• __ .j., "I'OO piiifps Crimean Shirtings, from Is 3d '"-' " "C^ pieces Cotton Shirtings, from 9Jd • _i-pwn'lti_tl Grey Derry, from 10Jd. ~., , ~ . l^&^R ONE. MONTH ONLY. _ '"'■' fcffiett'Huc-lfg.b-vck, only Ski ..*'•• ' Brown Holland, from Bid .'■''■ ■'■ • Glazed Holland, from 8M **■ "■'■■'■ Brown, Grey, and Striped Linens for-Dresses, reduced tO Sd s- -'.-■'■ "r"., ! '~ T- Swiss Check Mycins, vfyo.ptiigjd 8-4 Linen_D(Cmask,-.only.ls 9d 25 pi^or.FiVnit\ire''"C'hintz, 6s per doz. 375 pieoea'Hoyle's'Prints, ?Jd Toilet Covers, only Is Tpilet (guilts, only Cs 6d Marsella Quilts, only 15s 3d New German Counteepanes, 9s 3d Splendid Antimacassars, only 6cl Alhambra Quilts, from 3s Gd. A. LINABURY & CO. Will submit the abovs splendidly assorted Shipment to hand for the ensuing Christmas Festival, feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their I>art to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed... ;.;,', on them since opening. ~; A3TNOTE the Addhess— . ■ A. LINABtJRY & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY H AL L, QHEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. T~AS-T TWO NIGHTS I J i ~ ..„ or. MR GOURLAY t In his inimitable impersonation of ' SIR ANDREW 'BURLEY, BART. ' ''*- •"r*- The .ROYAL EXHIBITION (CITY HALL), now combined with THE GOURLAY FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS. | THIS (Friday) EVENING, the Petite Comedy entitled J TH E EI GETS Off WOM AN. To bo preceded by Favorite Songs, Duets, &c. Open daily from 2 till s*p.m., an'd;evening 7 till 107 Admission—Body of Hall, One Shilling; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s ; may be secured during the day. j SATURDAY, special day for Schools. All out standing tickets available. " •' "- '■" " MONDAY EVENING, by general request, the Celebrated Entertainment MRS MCGREGOR'S __V_E,



fi IT OR A L II AL L. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1873. (Under the Distinguished Patron. r;e of His Honor the Superintendent, His Worship the Mayor, and Captains Isaacs, Dargaville. J. 11. Burns, Burns, and Mowbray ; and the ollicers and members of the respective Volunteer Corja oi Auckland. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. D. T. FOX. The Auckland Minstrels, moved by friendship's call, Will meet on Monday in the Choral Hall, A seemly tribute of respect to pay To tlieir friend FOX, before he goes away. The Stsrenat-KI-s all their strcnght will bring, And Ct.iVE's and [Warp's their pleasant songs will sh.g ; ' - The Ethiopians and the Gap-rick men, And Parneli, warblers mostly under ten, And Diamonp Troupe, with dark and curly locks, Will strive to benefit tlieir old friend, FOX. GOOD TEMPLARS. AN Open Meeting of tlie Auckland , Pioneet Lodge w.'U be held THIS EVENING. j (Friday), 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. I Music, recitations, readings, and addresses. I WM. COLEMAN, .'■ ...'"-,■ Hon Sec, LOST, bei-Aveon the Choral Hall and Hobson's Bridge, asma 1! Gold Brooch, set with ha'r and pearls. — The finder will De rewarded on returning the same to the Star office. npO LET, in South-street, Newton, A a neat and well-finished four -roomed Cottage; plenty of water and large garden.—Apply to Mr Haslam, Albeit Barracks. TO LET,, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. FOE SALE, a-Black Arab Mare.— ' Apply to Mr E. lCinlock, Somerville's Stables. LOYAL ORAN.GE INSTITUTION. A ROYAL ARCH PURPLE XJL CHAPTER MEETING of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Ledge, No 2, will be held in the Lodge Room, We'lesley street. To-morrow (Friday) Evening, 12th inst., at 7, #0. o'clock sharp Visiting A.P. Brethren are invited. By:order of the.R.W.M. B. 0, 0 T- S! BOOTS! SELLING OFF! :j. " ' . r\\ BROOKES Begsj to inform his numerous customers and the public generally that on account of extensive alterations which he is about making he will Sell, j FOR ONE MO NTH ONL V, HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF BOOTS I ' AND SHOES l AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY COMPETITION. i :-> ■ - U Call Early and Secure your Bargains at the B L U.. E BOOT, j 25G, QUEEN-STREET) - I (Opposite tii c Market IIall), 0. BROOKES, ; PROPRIETOR. AUCKLAND 'SUNDAY-SCHOOL 'UNION. ... i . -—". ; .*.'- -. ■ npIIE Panorama of the Arctic Regions -A- < and Whale Fishery, comprising Viewsplustra tive Of Life in the Polar f."da'«, shewing leeborgs;/Arctic vAninjals. Whale .Fishevy, Esfivimanx Dwolliligs, the beautiful Aurora Borcalis or Northern Lights, Voyage, of the Fox, d'sepvery of the remains erf Sir. John! FrJtnki'n's'Expetl'ti'oiij &c., with descriptive- Lecture, will be exhibited in All Saints' School-ro6m; Ponsbnby Road, •on MONDAY, I.sth, commencing at 7.:p o'clock. ■ Adjni'ssipn-j-Atlnlts, Is; Children,.Cd. Mrj Barton will lecture. PlirkllTl. V___ METHODIST " j •• SERVICES'. SERMONS will (D.V.1) he preached | at following places on : SABBATH NEXT, 11th Dccefi-bor:— ' '" !_. * Edwa^rdes street—Morning at eleven, and afternoon at three, by Rev."W. Tinsley'; Evening, at half-past six, hy Kcv. J. Sharp. Sli'eiidan street—Morning, at eleven, by Rev. J. Sharp ; Evening; at half-past six, by RCv. J. 'linsley. Newmarket —Afternoon, at half past two, by Rev. .1. Sharp ; Evening, half-past six, by Rev. C. Waters. Public Te.i Meeting in Edwardes strcets School-room on Tuesday next, December, lOi, to welcome the Rev^ Mr "and Kirs Tinsley and' Rev." J." Shard from England. Missionary Meeting—^New market/ ,on 'Monday evening next, Edwardes streot, en '•TJnes'day ; Sheridan .street, on Thursday, Each "meeting to commence at haKpast.seven. Collections at each servticc to aid New Zealand Mission Fund. EIT B J*'ISHED Apartments for ! Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, i With or without board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of- address apply at Star office, FURNISH i:D APARTMENTS. FITRNISHED. .APARTMENTS for, 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 office. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the Erection of Buildings in. Mechanics' Bay. Plans and Specifications to be seen at FRASER & TINNE'S, , ? '. { .:!,'■;,: ¥ . > Phoenix Foundry. Tenders to bo delivered by MONDAY next. 15th instant. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. LEASE OF HARBOUR ENDOWMENTS. Harbour Board Office, V t , ~- i Auckland, December 10,1873. THE 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 seen, and further particulars obtained upon application at this office. yyi ... , * WILLIAM C_ DALDY, Chairman. TO GAS-FITTERS. TENDERS for Lighting the Exhibi tion Building of the Mechanics. Institute] will be received up till 2 o'clock. MONDAY, 15th inst. Specifications to be seen at the Temporary Office, Vulcan Lane By order of the Committee. WM, CHAPPELL, Secretary. FOUND, a Cheque.—Apply at the Stab office. i' ' ________ TO LET, AQ-OOD Business Premises, with four or six rooms, as required. I" H. PARTINGTON, j ~ House and Land Agent, Queen-street.



GREAT CLEABING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. G. 537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TEXAS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMER DBESS 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 thah 2f _ Half price. H. ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At llj per yard, worth from Is 6d to 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At 11 Jd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd per yard. SPLENDID CHENEMOHAIRS : -- At lljd, worth Is 6d. | . .. .■'■'*■■ -','"- SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At lljdper yard, worth Is 6d to 2s. H:. ATKINS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS j In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Special Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c., , FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ! THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING | In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more " * especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED, 1. BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. H* ATKINS, Latk Bat and Hoxbymak. \



N 0 T I C E. W MESSENGER begs to inform • his friends and the public generally that he will RE-OPEN his Stalls, Nos 8 and 9, Auckland Market, on FRIDAY NEXT, December 12, (which were closed in consequence of the serious accident to Mr Messengor, sen.), with a good supply of Choice Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, and Pork, and Sausages, fresh twice daily. In giving this notice he would just remind his old friends of his quality and prices, and to say he feels confident of that support at all times so liberally accorded, and which it will be his aim to merit. rjHEISTMAS CAKES *-' FOR ALL CLASSES OF THE COMMUNITY. The Undersigned in wishing his former Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS, would wish to remind them of where they purchased their Christmas Cakes for the last seven years, and begs to assure them that he will endeavour to give the same satisfaction as heretofore. N.B.—Biscuits in great variety, and at all prices. jjs° Note the Address "®a C. WOODWARD & SON, 250, QUEEN-STREET, Directly Opposite the New Market. CURE GOLD GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). THE Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders will held be in the Office of the Com pany, Shortland street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock noon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balauce- ROBERT HORNE, Secietaiy Auckland, December 11,1873. MUTUAL MINING INVESTMENT COM PANY (Limited.) AN Extraordinary General 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, Wullesley street. Business : To receive the Liquidators' Reprrt and to declare the Company (in terms of the Act) fairly Wound-up. CARTWRIGHT & SON, Liquidators. 26, Shortland street, December 11, 1873 FIJI BANKING AND COMMERCIAL COMPANY (LIMITED). IT is hereby notified that SAMUEL BROWNING, Esq. Has given the necessary notice that he is a Candidate for a Seat at the Board of Direction. A. WAEDROP, Sec. pro. tern. December 11,1873. NOTICE. NOTICE. THE Proprietor of the LT.B.,N.Z. &A. Fruit Depot desires to inform his patrons and the public generally that in consequence of the loss he sustained through the late tire in Queen-street, and th? stoppage to business, he has temporarily TAKEN MORE CENTRAL PREMISES, below the Bank of New Zealand, at the foot of West Queen-street, opposite Shortland-street, which he intends to OPEN in a FEW DAYS with a Choice Display of Fcuits of every description. Fresh Strawberries and Cream, twice a day. Choice Bananas and all Island produce. The only House for the American Iced Drinks, manufactured on the premises, and at the Fijian House. R. MESSENGER, Proprietor. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. : > By ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AT DEYONPORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. . 1 I '.7 yy-- y >: < -i THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease, by public auction, on Monday, 22nd inst., at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years, The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz.;— Allotment No. 29, Section No. 2, Parish of TAKAPUNA, subdivided into nine large Building Allotments, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 to 270 | *eek . The Auctioneers feel that it is scarcely necessary to mention that " Devonport" is the only accessible Water Suburb about Auckland ; that every day it is found more and more difficult to obtain land there suitable for building purposes ; and that the above are some of the choicest Villa Sites in that suburb ; but particularly desire to draw attention to the fol lowing SPECIAL CONDITION. The Lessors will, in each Lease, covenant with the Lessee that they will at the expiration of the 21 years pay to thejLessee for the time being two-thirds of the then value of the buildings upon the demised premises; the then value of the buildings on any one allotment not to exceed LSOO sterling. The Allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans] will be ready on Saturday at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANEI& SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER IS. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN QUEEN-STREET, Lately the Site of Messrs Henderson and- Macfarlane 'a and Mr J. S. Macfarlane's Stores. , x ~,. WITHOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, The Block of Land having 66 feet frontage to Queen-street, with a depth of 198 feet, on which stood the premises lately occupied by Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane and Mr J. S. Macfarlane. With the property will also be sold the Scoria Foundation Walls thereon - which are quite uninjured by the late Are: Terms and particulars can he obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers..