of Auckland. The report recommended that the sum be increased by £2000, and that the (expenditure be confined to main lines of road, the East ahd West Coast lines to be considered as such.

Mr Carleton spoke against the adoption of the report, and called for a division of the Council.

The Council divided with the following result. For the adoption of the report, 29 ---against it, 2 ; majority, 27. The report was adopted.

The standing orders were suspended sto allow of Mr Hay's motion being received •without notice.

In reference to this Mr Sheehan said the matter would be investigated, and if it was discovered that the expenditure was re quired the sum asked for would be placed on the Estimates. QUESTION. Mr Moat to ask the Provincial Secre tary, Whether it is the intention of the Pro vincial Government to take any steps to wards establishing steam communication from Auckland to the different ports on the East Coast, between Mahurangi and Whau gaifj 1 KOTICE OT MOTION. Mr Carpenter to move, That a respectful -address be presented to his Honor the Super intendent requesting him to send down a return showing the revenue derivable from the various educational reserves in the pro vince, and setting forth the amount paid out of such revenue in aid of the Auckland College and Grammar School.

Mr Ball to move, That a respectful address lac presented to his Honor the Superintendent requesting him to take such steps as he may deem necessary for the establishment of a settlement of immigrants at Victoria Valley near Mongonui.

Mr Ball to move, That a respectful address be presented to his Honor the Super intendent, requesting him to make provision in the Estimates for 18/4, for the establish ment of a ferry service in the harbour of Mongonui.

Mr Tonks to move, That a respectful address be presented to His Honor the Superintendent, resquesting him to furnish this Council with copies of the Correspon dence between the Provincial Government and the Parnell Highway Board relative to the Manukau Road!

Mr Sheehan to move, That a respectful address be presented to the Superintendent, recommending His Honor to reserve as a site for a Juvenvile Reformatory allotments .Nos. 32 and 33 of section No. 2 of the suburbs of Auckland.

Mr Sheehan to move, That with refer ence to the provision made by the General Assembly, during the session of 1573, for the acquisition of land from native owners in the province of Auckland, it is, in the opinion of this Council, desirable that before the purchase of any block of land be effected' the .Superintendent of the province should be consulted as to the situation and quality of the land, and as to its general adaptability for the location of immigrants, and for general purposes of settlement. Mr Cadman to move, That a respectful address be presented to his Honor the Super intendent, requesting him to obtain and send down to this Council the cost of the railway .between Auckland and Newmarket since the Messrs Brogden and Sons have become the contractors ; also, the cost of that portion of the railway upon which the Messrs Brogden and Sons have been paid 10 per cent. Mr Crispe to move, That a respectful address be presented to his Honor the Super intendent requesting him to place on the Estimates a sum of money to assist in open ing up a connecting road between Mauku, Patumahoe, and the proposed railway ter minus at Pukekohe, in conjunction with anticipated funds from the General Govern ment and the Highway Boards. Mr Tonks to move, That the petition of G. H. Morton be referred to the Petitions and Private Grievance Committee.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegram Company.]

DUNEDIN

This day. A banquet and presentation to Mr Vogel are fixed for the sth January. The time for applications for shares in the Union Shipping Company closes on Tuesday, the 6th.

The bakers have advanced the prices of the four pound loaf to Sd in consequence of the concession of an hour to their men. The present price of bread is s£d. To-day is a close holiday among Presby terians.

WELLINGTON.

This day.

Steps are being taken to present the late Mayor with a testimonial in the shape of a piece of plate for past services. A telegram from the Agent General states that the following vessels sailed in. Novem ber : —Dalhousie, for Canterbury, with im migrants ; Ocean Mail, for Wellington, with 320 souls ; Noverary, for Napier, with 270 ; Carnatire, for Dunedin, with 260 ; Queen of the Age, for Auckland, with 190. The vessels bring a large quantity of material for railways and bridges. Eighteen ships were to sail during the present month with ISOO souls.

Flour, finest brand, £12 10s to £13 per ton ; oats, 4s lOd to 5s per bushel; maize, 3s 6d ; potatoes, £2 15s per ton; pollard, 6s to Gs Gd; bran, 14s per bushel; bacon and hams, lOd ; barley, 7s 6d ; cheese, 7fd ; chaff, 7s 9d ; oatmeal, 5s per cwt.

BLUEF.

This day.

At half-past nine last night the Wanganui steamer was found to be on fire, smoke rising from the engine-room and skylight. After twenty-nine minutes' hard work the flames;.were got under. The officers' quarters, engine-room, poop, and deck, were charred. The engines are apparently undamaged. She steamed for Riverton at seven o'clock. Mr McLean, of the Albion, and officers and men of the Babington rendered valuable assist ance.

LYTTELTON.

This day. Adam Chatmas was re-elected Mayor yes terday. ....-■ Sailed : Paterson, for Moeraki; Emperor, \£°r Newcastle ; Blanche, on a cruise.

CHRISTCHURCH.

\V*j"whl. This dav ■"tyjM peijrain market is quiet. There are no .v^l.ace report. Wheat nominally, ss, f.o.b. ; oatf<£ i 6d ; new cheese enquired for at 6d ; toifcte? Grid to 7d.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.- THIS DAY.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., E.M ) r w x T GMEKTS for Plcsntiffs. mZ' * Ne, unie San v. J. Schraeder. Mr Meyers for plamtiff. Claim, £10 15s, money OU ■' *T& So>lfJ'e™ Cross v. Thomas Scott. . Lamb^^lf^^T^ 361116^- Al6Xander . PARK,?;. SMYTH. Claim £1 13s, damages. • In this case plaintiff sued for damages I clone to his fence by defendant's cattle, in i the neighbourhood of the Whau, the i Pa^ulars of winch have already appeared. j His Worship said he had given the .evidence in this case his most careful invesfagation and judgment must be in favour of plaintiff for 13a and costs, and not were £4 7s Gcf am°Unt claimecL Tlie costs His Worship expressed an opinion that neighbours, on the one hand, should not allow their cattle to trespass, and on the , other hand, they should see that their fences are secure. No person has a right to SSlotthem. 1"11 WidG With°Ut S°me ™ Claim, £ 7 W- H™ V" J' °RAm- TTM, r ,f ,B- -Russell for plaintiff and Mr Hesketh for defendant. -R,? o n i^ Caf?' On the application of Mr Russell, the Court recorded a nonsuit n^' H- r ROTH V. THOMAS ALBKIDGE. Claim, £5 10s Gd. In this case Mr Thome confessed judgment ! on the part of the defendant, and offered 10s . a month. | Plaintiff objected to this amount, as he according to promise was to have been paid at once for the goods. He would take £1 a montn, which the Court ordered to be paid. D. KBNEALY V. CHARLES EATON. Claim, £5 2s Gd, damages. Mr Joy appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. «+n^ aJ^ I;Cene^' dairyman, of Kemuera, stated that on Saturday week he had a cow ,of considerable value, called "Cherry" bne had been giving sixteen quarts of milk 1 a day. Win. David Kenealy and Joseph Kcnealy gave corroborative evidence John Cutler (a settler at Eemuera) knew the parties and the cows, and described the locality (the boundary ot prosecutor's and defendant's land.) mere was no fence, but prosecutor had markeu his boundary by making holes. Mr Jttiton claimed the land a few month's a<*o but he could not tell how he came into pos session He saw "Cherry" in a fatigued state after coming out of the pound lying in a ditch. He was well acquainted with cows, and the rate at which! " Cherry" was driven would injure her. ' The cow was deteriorated. Mary Cutler and Bridget Kenealy were also examined. Mr Joy accepted a nonsuit. Costs £510s. JAK. BENNETT V. W. G. CONNOLLY. Claim, Ll2 0s Gd. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr Arm strong for defendant. Judgment for LG 7s. for plaintiff with costs.

This was all the business

TH^EYENING STAB, FRIDAY, BBCEMBBH 19 1878



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co 's Standard Coffee is both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Cos. Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province.— FA-dvt.]



X\T ANTED, to Purchase a good c ■„ Second-hand Side Saddle. — Apply at Somerville's Stables. P1 y l TfiTA NTED~TcTsELL, a Yacht of T 7 thee tons ; well found, and ready for sea — Apply G. H. Smith, Parnell Store. T\7~ANTED, a respectable middle » J aged woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mr Elley, Parnell. J YX^ANTED, Premises suitabiefor~a ™ * General Store ; or, an Allotment not less nan 40 feet frontage, in close proximity to Victoria Wharf, North Shore.-Addtess Tenders to Stak oftice. WANTED, a good General Servant; must be able to wash. Wages, 10s per week Apply to Mrs Farquhar, Vincent street. AUCKLAND & WAIKATO RAILWAY. WANTED, immediately, 200 Labourers to work on the above line between Drury and Queen's Redoubt, and at the Auckland Terminus. Highest wages given. OWEN JONES & CO. Fort Britomart, Dec. 18, 1873. WANTED KNOWN, that Open and Close Carriages, Bufgies, Breaks for picnic parties may be hired at Kino's Stables, Parnell. Advance Cat-street! Advance Hurrah ! WANTED, a Turnover as Com positer for a country paper.—Apply between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock to-morrow, at the office of this paper. WANTED, an active Boy —Apply to J. Grey, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a General Servant • also, strong Girl to assist in housework — Apply National Mart. WANTED, Pour Boys as Apprentices to Glass-blowing.- Apply G. Wilthew & Co., Glassworks. WANTED, an active Boy about 12 or 14.—S A. Burt. Grocer, Wellesley street. WANTED, a Single Man who haa a thorough knowledge of Gardening. Must have a first-class reference. Also a man to take charge of a piggery.—Apply to Fisher & Co., Queen-street. WANTED by a married man, a Situation in a Store or any other capacity, in the town or country, where trust and responsibility may be required. Highly respectable and satisfactory references can be given.—Address A.8.C.D., Star office. WANTED, a Shepherd ; must be a Single Man.—Apply to It. and E. Maclean, Bleak House. WANTED, an experienced JNurse niaid.—Mrs G. Lewis, Jermyn street. WANT*<D, a Stableman.—Apply at Hardington's Bazaar. WANTED to Sell, the Goodwill and Jttock-in-Trade ?ofja Pawnbroker, in Wyndham-street. Must be disposed of before the end of the month. The Stock taken at Apply Andrew Heavy. WANT ED KNOWN, just arrived, Ex Excelsior, from Dunedin, another ship ment of that beautiful Exhibtion Pale Ale at the E.oyal Mail Hotel. Victoria street. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. WTcTtED, a smart Boy to make himself generally useful.—Army and Navy Hotel. TO CARPENTEES & CABINETMAKERS. WANTED, - Hands to Clean-off Door panels.—Apply Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics' Bay. £i2s3 msx



T^AWTED, a Boy about 15 or 10. Queen-strc~ef PPIV t0 Ml Wiliiamson» Tobacconist, W A N TiSJJ, a good General Cabinet nw t n ,Hl l aker for, the Waikato. Constant employ ment to a trustworthy man.—Apply attev i o'clock mXt. rOW> t0 MrR" G™y™°> Ju/ction Hotel? E WATSTED, two Boys.— Appl7~to MrJGledhill, WeUesley-street. . WANTKD, a Drapers Assistant. - J. M. McLaclilan. W A? TED ' f°r the City> a S°od female ,n. Servant, a middle-aged person pre ferred • good wages—Apply to J. Harris, Tobacconist, Queen-street, betwen 10 a.m nd 2 p.m. TXT ANTED, a strong active Boy.— WelLleyifea 6 °f G°°d **•«»»»« \yANTED, a smart respectable , drawing v^-V£s&%sS%A" \I7ANTEd7 a Man to clean knives * i i an<? boots> and to m^l<e himself generally useful.—Apply at once Army and Navy Hotel. "W^ A- N TED, a Man to Wash » T Bottles. — Williams &Co , Albert-street. WA N TED KNOWN, Cricket lu-L i n BatrSi ?'alls> Leg Gu«d3, and the Prize Medal Game of Jaques Croquet-Can be had cheap from the Importer, A.C. Pretwell, Princes-street. "Ranted KNowN.-Ir^ndeT- T T signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINBTONE. TO A jn TJBJD KJSOWN, that d. . .!, WATT is prepared to supply AVood and Coal at following prices for Cash :-Ti-tree AVood Uncut 12s per ton ; dodo, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal' 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Kails, and Palings always on hand lencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D. T V Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House .blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, ."hafts Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street WANTED KN O W N—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; C, 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c ,&c at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. TI7TNTED7T thoroiigiTCooirami t J Laundress. References required.—Mrs. L D. Nathan-, Karangahape Road. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned are now supplying thoir strong durable SPRING .OAIII HARNESS at Prices to mket tub timkh. -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland and at Melbourne. L. FORSTKR & SON. EUENIBHED APAETMENTSgfor a Lady and Gentlemen, and Single Gentlemen — Address 8., office of this paper. N O T I C E. IN accordance with the 27th Clause of the Licensing Act, 1871, I do hereby give notice that I intend to apply to the AVorshipful Justices of the Peace, for the District of Auckland, for a Transfer of the License new-held by me for the Robert Burns Hotel, to Adam (,'ai.rnh. _, , GKOKGE MILLER. December 9, 1573. QTANDAED FIEE AND U MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF:NKW ZEALAND. Head Office .. Dunedin. This Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Firo and Marine risk at lowest current rates G. AY. BINNKY, Agent for the Province of Auckland. FOUND, a Gold Brooch, circular G lass centre, containing hair set with pearls, inscription on back Jessie, James, Agnes, Honville 1857. — The owner can have the same by paying, expenses. PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES. NOTICE TO TENDERERS. nPENDERERS for Bations for Sick -i- and Destitute Persons are requested to name a price for the Delivery of each such Rations to PKKSONH JIBSIDING AT ONEIIWNQA. Public AVorks Oflice, Colonial Architect's Brand), Wellington, October, 1873. HpENDERS are invited for a Post JL and Telegraph Office at Hamilton, in the Pro vince or Auckland. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings, may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, AVelliDgton, and at the Poat-oflice, Hamilton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public AVorks, and marked outside " Tender for H amilton Post-office," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Wednesday, the 31st day of December, 1873. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time specified above. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. . INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Newmarket, on MONDAY, 22nd instant, at 7.80 p.m. when addresses will be given explanatory of the Order, and afterwards a Lodge will be formed. Brother C. Atkin, S.D.R.AV.G.T., will be present, and address the meeting-. GRAFTON ROADHIGHWAYDISTRICT. HHENDEES will be received until JL four o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 24th inst., for AVorks in the above District. Specifications can be seen at'the office of the Board, 31, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted (Signed) STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. December 19, 1873. ISIDOEE ALEXANDEE ■ 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1865,) BEGS most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUf ACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOND GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WARE, Specially selected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to> inspect the premises and factory, where all the branches in the trade are carried n,



NEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL, LORN E-STREET. ENTHUSIASIC RECEPTION OF THE TROUPE, Who on iheir Third Appearance Last Evening were greeted by a CROWDED & FASHIONABLE AUDIENCE. TO-NIGHT! TO-NTGHT ! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, AND FOURTH APPEARANCE OF THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS & VOCALISTS. THE TALENTED LYNCH FAMILY, (Just arrived from Melbourne, en route to San Francisco), and the GREAI COMEDIAN AND DANCER, MR "FRANK VERTEN. Messrs Seymour and Collimobe Pianists. The Programme will include Grand Performances on 13 0 BELLS, Ani> a. Variety of oiheh MUSICAL INS 'J 1 RUME NT S. Selections fromNorma, La Sonnambula, Tl Trovatore Maritana, &c, and National Airs of all Nations, including " Btno the Bell Watchman," As performed at the Melbourne Town Ball on Easter Monday, 1872, before the largest audience (1000), ever congregated in Australia, and repeated by them with enthusiastic applause at their subsequent performances in the same hall. Grand March from Norma Still So (iently, La Sonnambula, Etc., Etc., Etc. grand instrumetal combination On the Stand Bells, Clock Bells, Piccoloss Anglo Concertinas, Piunos, &c. &c , by the MESS lIS. LYNCH. NEW & SELECT BALLADS, OPERATIC SELECTIONS, &c, by MR FRANK VERTEN. COMIC QUARTETTES, &c, including CHING CHING, Chinksk Sonc and Dance, As sung and danced by the talented LYNCH FAMILY with immense success through out the Colonies. COMIC SONGS & DANCE?!, &r:., Including Nicodcmus Johnson, Nello the Belle, &c , by the Prince of Negro Comedians and Danckrs, FRANK VERTEN. Sailor's Hornpipe, Highland Fling, Ac., &c. Concluding with the laughable Farce of MR JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN. Mr Johnson (an irritable Merchant) Harry Lynch, jun Jimmy FlapuroKaffum, (Head Waiter) Willie Lynch Sammy Snowball (the Coachman) .. Frank Verten Etc., Etc., Etc. First Class, 3s ; Second Class, 2s ; Third Class, Is. Doors open at 7.:.0. Overture, at 8 precisely. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30 HENRY LYNCH, Sen. Manager. CHAS. A. BRIGHT, Agent. TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON,aI2 o'clock, GRAND MID-DAY PERFORMANCE, For Schools and Families. TTNPEBOBDBNTEB *^s has been the Success of the ROY A L E X 111 B ITION, CITY HALL, Combined with the celebrated GOURLAY FAMILY IN Til Kill POPULAR ENTERTAINMENTS. EIGHTH WEEK and CONTINUED POPULARITY of this Museum of MUSTC, ART, and NATURAL MARVELS. Last Night of the present programme. SATURDAY EVENING (by particular desire)- MRS MCGREGOR'S LEVEE. Open Daily from 2 till 5 p.m. ; and Evening, from 7 till 10. N.B.—Entertainment commences at 8.30. Admis sion, is ; Chairs reserved for the evening, 2s. May be secured during the day. /CHARLES BURTON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT ENTERPBISE. jt&-EACII SUBSCRIBER TO HAVE A PRIZE..JEP In one Cake will be insertod a GOLD WEDDING RING. The Drawing will take place on Christmas Eve. A Committe of Subscribers will be respectfully requested to conduct the same. 400 SUBSCRIBERS AT 2s. 6d. EACH, LSO. Ist Prize, Wedding Cake L 3 5 0 2nd Prize, Iced Oako 2 10 0 3rd Prize, Scotch Bun 1 10 0 4th Prize, Currant Pound Cake .. .. 12 0 43 Scotch Buns, Gs each .. .. .. 12 18 0 100 Currant Pound Cakes, 4s each .. 20 0 0 160 Packets Lollies, Gd each .. .. 315 0 100 Packets Bon-Bons, Is each .. .. 5 0 0 LSO 0 0 All the Goods will be of superior quality. Tickets to be had of CHAS. BU R TON, , CONFECTIONER, PARNE-LL. Orders for Mince Pies—large or small—are respect fully requested to be sent not later than 4 p m on the 2nd inst. PEA NUT S.—Just received, a Fresh Shipment. Roasted daily. W. MARSHALL, FRUITERER, Queen-street. QUEEN'S VARIETY TROUPE RE-OPEN on MONDAY NEXT, Dec. 22, at the PRINCE of WALES THEATRE for a Few Nights Only (previous to their departure for the South). On BOXING NIGHT and Every Evening will be produced a New Burlesque, enittled > PYGMALION AND HIS GALADEA. Pygmalion Lizzie Watson Galadea Harry Braham M. HEGARTY, Business Manager. ""loyaTTorange institution^ THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the Royal Albert Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2, will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley street, This (Friday) Evening, 16th inst., at 7.30 o'clock By order of the R. W M. AUCKLAND SCHOOL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. THE next Monthly Meeting will be held on SATURDAY next, the 20th December, at 2 pm., at the High School, Symonds street. HENRY WORTHINGTON, Secretary.



AUCKLAND WESLEYAN METHODIST MOTUA.L IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATION. Third Musicil asd Litkbaky Entfjitainmext, School-room, Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. THIS (F ktd ay) EV E NIN G, 19th Instant, at 7.30 o'clock, REV A. REID, in the chair. PROGRAMME. Chairman's Address Glee—Chough and Crow Reading—My First and L;*st Speech Recitation- Parental Ode, Jlood Glee—Hail Smiling Morn Recitation—Lines on a Skeleton Recitation— Sergeant Buzfuz's Address Part Song—Requited Love Reading—The Present to the Priest. R E F R ESHMEN T S. Glee—Now Tramp Reading —Curing a Cold Recitation—The Dying Soldier Reading—John ftuggins . Glee—Beam of Light Recitation- Boys' Rights Recitation—Now Reading—The Man in the Fustian Jacket 1 Music. ADMISSION-ONE SHILLING-. /CAOUTCHOUC, THE HAIRLESS HOUSE, ! Captured ok the "Wilds or Australia. j i WILL BE ON EXHIBITION on SATURDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, and ! WEDNESDAY, the I 2Cth, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Instants, At premises in Victoria street, close to Queen street, opposite Union Bank ©pen on Saturday from 11 to 1, 3to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m. ; other days from 3to 5, and 7 to 9p m. Atottssion'— Ladie3 and Gentlemen, 3s ; Children, Cd. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! OWESTPFAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentleman's Germnn Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27, Queen-street. NEWCASTLE GOALS. HOU-RLY expected to Arrive, per Drover, 25 0 TONS OF COAL. On Sale alongside Ship, in lots to suit purchasers. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehunga, December 17, 1872. rr EN DEES will be received at the A. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until Noon of SATURDAY, the 20th December instant, forthe performance of the undermentioned Ferry Services during the year 1874 — I—Onehunga to Mangere 2—Onehunga to Awilu and Pollok Settlement. Particulars to be ascertained on application to Caprain "Wing, Harbour Master. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. For the corns that lack assistance, 'Gainst bad loads to make resistance, And for those who walk a distance, Come and see what we can do. aTAK COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT. S. H E M U S Having taken the premises next to Blair and Lajuikht, and near theei trance of the Market Hall, begs to intimate to hisifriends and the public that he will open TO-MORROW (Sauturoay), 2(Jth instant, with an entire New Stack of Colonial-made Boots and Shoes, consisting of— Men's Strong Watertights, Bluchers, Lace Boots, Balmorals, Elastic Sides, Canvas Shoes, &c Women's Leather Elastic Sides, Lace Boots, and Balmorals, Also, Children's Lace and Elastic School Boots. A Choice Selection' of English Goods, in Kid, Cashmere, Prunella, &c. KST Note the Address : — S. "■ HE M U S, STAR COLONIAL BOOT DEPOT r WILLOW GROVE. CHRISTMAS HO LIDA VS. THE Proprietor of 'WILLOW GROVE, in thanking the Public for their extremely liberal patronage, desires to intimate that Willow Grove IS NOT in connection with the newly opened Gardens adjoining, and that he is prepared to supply Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments during the holidays. ' Immense Supply op Fucjit. Prime Devonshire Cream. WILLOW GROVi). Second Gaidens from Lower Wharf. R. ALISON, PROPRIETOR. "YTOTE POfi 1?ENTOI ' AND HIS SPENDID STOCK OF CHRISTMAS FARE. His market warehouses are crammed with a splendid Stock of Christmas Goods, unequalled by any outside Grocer's Shop, and at such prices that defy competi tion. Reserve your purchases until you have inspected his beautiful New Raisins, New Currants, Muscatels, Almonds, New Figs, Peel, Since, &c, &c. Also, his Fine Stock of Canterbury Hams, Bacon, Bath-chops, &c. Muscatels, 9d per 1b ; Spice, Id per packet; Pastry Butter, Cd per 1b ; Cheese, Cd per ll>. How to make a good digestible Plum Pudding for less than 3i per lb, you must go to Fenton's Market Store and purchase 71t>s Flour for Is, 41hs Currants and Raisins for 2s Id, \\b Peel. Cd ; lib Suet, 6d ; Packet of Spice. Id ; Magic Powder, Id ; 31b water for nothing. Boil as long as you please. When done consume as quickly as you please, and then go in for another. Try our Tea, it will remind you of Twining's, of Temple Bar, London. Every customer purchasing to °s and upwards will be presented with a note. F. F E N T 0 N, AUCKLAND MARKET, First Right-hand Corner from Queen-street Entrance 10 LET, A VERY desirable Family Eesi dence, consisting of 8 rooms and large Hall, with every convenience, corner of Cook and Nelson streete. —Apply to Samuel vVells, Estate Agent, 129, Queen-street. LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, JL in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. SAMUEL COOM BE S, OF THE CITY CLOTHING MART, SO, Queen-street, 'Begs to intimate to the public that he cannot guarantee any orders from the Tailor ing Department under fourteen days until after Christmas.



li\ OTIC E O F EX M. OVAL. The public are respectfully informed that on and .vfter the 20th instant the PltiK TI N G OFF I.C E S DAILY SOUTHERN ClWSSsind WEEKLY NEWS, Will be removed to tho Extensive Premises in UUEEISi STREET, Formerly occupied by Mr W. J. Hurst, opposite to Messrs Upton and Co The PUBLISHING OFFICES will be Removed from No. 7-A, Queen-street, during the early part of next week. THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE WEEKL V JV 22 IF S, With a Suri'i/EMENT of If out y Columns, IS NOW PUBLISHED, And will be found the most interesting ever issued in this Colony. There are Christmas Games, and Romps and Riddles ; Parlour Tricks, and Chess; Poetica Effusions for all classes ; a Sermon for the Righteous as well as the Wrong-doer : Wit and Humor ; Facts for Ladies ; and two magnificent Christmas Stories. In the regular issue of the Weekly News will be found all the news of the week. PRICE SIXPENCE. Subscription per quarter, Cs, paid in advance. HP H E MAZE! THE MAZE!! WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT CHRISTMAS. ROSEBANK STRAWBERRY GARDENS, NORTH SHORE. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services, To-morrow, 21st December. Edwardes street—Morning, 'at eleven, by T. Cheeseman, Esq ; evening, at half-past six. Rev. C. Waters. Sheridan street Chapel Anniversary, morning, at eleven, by Rev G. H. Turner ; evening, at half-past six, by Rev. W. Tinsley. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THE List of Applications for Shares will Clese on the 6th January. JAMBS MILLS, Secretary pro tern. Kf\ DOZEN Gentlemen's White ZJ \J Vests, 3s 6d each, at S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, NO. SO, QUEEN STREET. 1 DOn DOZEN Gentlemen's J- V/ V_/ \J &llk Scarves, Is Gd each, at S. COOMBES' CITY CLOTHING MART, NO. 80, QUKEN STJIKET. SCOTIA HOTEL. THE Proprietor of the above Hotel, Hobson-street, will be happy to welcome his old friends this Christmas. Excellent board and accommodation at moderate terms Choice Wines and Spirits in Stock. T M. LENNOX O • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC. [Established 1564. MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. HOUSE of 4 rooms in Alma Place, near Dr. Wallis's Church, with freehold allotment, good well of water, &c. Price, LIGO. NELSON-STREET—A really desirable Family Residence in Nelson-street. The house contains 7 rooms, and is let for 17s Gd per,week. Freehold allot ment, 30 x 100. Price, L4OO. A desirable HOMESTEAD of 90 acres. This pro perty is only 11 miles from Auckland, and is all in grass. Price L 1.300. FARM of-100 acres in rich grass, 14 miles from town by a good road. Price, L 2,000. BARGAIN.—A Six-roomed House in White street Price, 1.60. FARM of 100 acres, 14 miles from town, all sub divided and laid down in grass. This farm fronts the main road. Price, LIOOO. H OBSON STREET—A really good property, having a frontage of 56 feet to Bobson street, by a depth of 200 feec. There are two Cottages erected thereon. Price, L6OO, REMUERA—A beautiful Site for a villa residence, adjoining the residence of William Hurst, Esq. The owner would lease the site, which consists of 6 acres, for 7 seven years, with a purchasing clause. PAPaKURA —A good Homestead, with 3C acres of land all subdivided and laid down in grass. There is a good residence upon the farm, also stabling, coach-house, cow-shed, &c. Price, L 460. A really good little FARM of 30 acres, all securely fenced and in excellent grass. There is a comfortable residence upon the farm ; also, coach-house, stabling, cow-house, and all necessary outbuildings. This farm is only 17 miles from town, and is situated south of Auckland. Price, L3lo.—Folio 132 c. ONEHUN GA— House and 1 acre in Church street. Price, LIBO. ONEHU NGA—AII that fine Butcher's Shop and Ex tensive Premises, at present occupied by Mr Lonclev Price, L 450. FRANKLYN STREET - Allotment, 78 x 100* Price, LIOO. FARM of 426 acres in the district of Kaukapakapa. There is an excellent Eight-roomed House upon the Farm, and 30 acres are in rich grass. There is also two acres of orchard, garden, and vinery. The Farm is situated only half-a-mile from water carriage and five miles from the proposed railway station. Price, LBOO ABERCROMBIE - STREET — An excellent six roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price L 250. ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There are 5 acres of rich land ; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price L 350. TO SPECULATORS—SOO acres of Land for LBO cash. Title, Crown Grant. V For FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see J. M. Lennox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald MONET LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. "Vy ANTED-A really good Farm * * of about 100 acres 14 miles from town Price, LIOOO. or thereabouts. WANTED TO PURCHASE—A good Six-roome House in the city. About LIBO. WANTED TO PURCHASE-A small Four->-oomed H ouee in the suburbs. Price, about LIOO. J. M. LEJSNOX,



'-■ fggnwwMwwv-wq—■——mi mn i—iiiiiim———^— C( -hCiM-AEDEL CBBIfcIMAS SPO R T S I Will In- held on ; J 1 ] T)A Y ART) SA JVRDAY, I Deombfk 2Cth and 27th instant, J,\ MX UKCH'S PADDOCK.. | Judge, Major Keddell, RM, ; ; . Starter, 3 Black. Ksq. Handicappers, Messrs Whitaker, McLoughlen, ! Fernandez, and Lawltss. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1 Maiden Race : distance 120 yards. Open to all who huve i ever won mi advertised nice Ist prize, £2 10s; 2nd piize, £\. Entrance, 3s 2 Running High Jump, Ist prize, .£2; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 2s Od 3 Storekeepers' Purse, (Handicap). Distance, 2CO yards. Ist prize, £3; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 3s 4 Three-legged Race ; distance. 120 yards. Ist piize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1, Entrance, 2s 6d 6 Half-mile Handicap. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 4s 6 Boys' Race, (under 15 years of age), 150 yards. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize 10s. Entrance, Is 7 Vaulting with Pole. Ist prize, J-2 10s ; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 3s 8 Putting Heavy Stone. Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd prize, 15s. Entrance, 2s 0 Cumberland Wrestling. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 5s Secoxb Day. 1 150 yards, (Handicap), Ist prize, £3; 2nd prize, £1, Eutrance, 3s 2 Running Hop, Step, and Jump. Ist prize, £2 : 2nd prize, j.l. Entrance, 2s 6d 3 300 yards Handicap Hurdle Race, ever six flights o£ hurdles, 3 feet 3 inches high. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, 3s 4 Sack Kace. Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. En trance, Is 5 410 yards (Handicap). Ist prize, £4; 2nd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 4s G Standing High Jump. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance. 2s 6d 7 Boys' Race (under 12 years of age), 100 yards. Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, Is 8 Consolation, 200 yards. First prize, LI 30s. Entrance, Is 9 Collar and Elbow Wrestling. Ist prize, L 4 ; 2nd prize, LI 10s. Entrance, 5s In each of the above events there must be three competitors or the event will not come off. Entries will be received by the Secretary at the Bridge Hotel, Coromandel, on or be'ore WEDNES DAY, the 17th instant, for the following events, namely:—Storekeepers' Purse, Halt-mile race, 300 . yards Hurdle race, and 440 yards flat race. Handicaps for the two first above mentioned races will appear in the Mail of the 20th inst. The other handicaps will bo declared after the first day's sports. T. KEAREY, Secretary. Coromandel, December 10, 1873. \TOTICE! NOTICE! THE LAST WEEK! THE LAST WEEK ! THE LAST WEEK! Chance for LEWISSON'S £20 GIFT. For every 20s laid out You get a chance to be drawn on my return. F. H. LEWISSON. jPQnn T0 LEND on FREJE OJZJ\J\J HOLD SECURITY ONLY. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. ' CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS AND BACON. GE O. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 o'clock, 5 cases Hams and Bacen. Terms at Sale. NOTICE. HTHE SALE of the Building Allot- J- inents at Devonport advertised to be Leased, by order of the Board of Education, on Monday, 22nd instant, is unavoidably POSTPONED to WEDNES DAY, 7th January, 1874. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE PINE ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. REFRESHMENT BOOTH. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on, Monday, at twelve o'clock, The right to Refreshment Booth during continuance of Exhibition. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23. PAPIER MACHIE TABLES AND TEA TRAYS, CASH BOXES, PLATED WARE, TRAVELLING BAGS, MUSICAL SNAILS, FIREWORKS. &C, &c , &C, TPHE Subscribers will sell at the J- Mart, Fort street, on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at 11 o'clock, a Consignment, comprising— 1 case containing Papier Macliie Tables, Tea Trayg. and Ca»h Boxes 1 case containing Cash Boxes and Tinder Boxes 1 .. ~ Table ilnives. Teaspoons, and Padlocks v 1 case containing Electro-plated Liqueur Stands, Cruet Stands, Butter Coolers, Dessert and Tea spoons, Steel Needles, Spectacles 1 case containing Bickgammon Boards with Draughtsman, Feeding Bottles, Candlesticks, Time Glasses, Watch Glasses, Travelling Bags Bugles, &c. 1 case containing Pictures, Toy Pistols, Ink Bottles, Hinges, Hammers, Musical Snails, Purses, Lanterns, Albums, &c. 1 case containing 28 dozen Stone Bottles Black Ink 2 casks containing each 15 dozen Stone Bottles Blacking 1 case containing Turkey Sponge 2 cases containing Fireworks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ROSEB A N K. Ty H 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.Flagstiff Hill, Devonport. and known as ROSELUNK, subdivided into fifteen allot moms. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. AUCKLAND HARBOUrTboaRdT" LEASE OP HARBOUR ENDOWMENTS. Harbour Board Office rrvcn?*ii • Au T c] tlan 1 d > December 16,1873. rpHE following Harbour Endowments -*- will be Leased by Public Auction on or about the 23rd instant : Allotments in Freeman's Bay Reclamation ~ in Intake, East of Commerce street Plans may be seen, and lurther particulars obtained upon application at this office WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman.