f f rpjjg blacks made an attack on C4ilberfcon f^a fortnight ago. They were frustrated by Sub-Inspector Finch. Nine blacks are re ported as missing. All the Europeans, with the exception of one, left Gilbert for George town, likewise all the Chinese population. A crushing machine and other valuable pro perty have been left at (he-mercy of the blacks. „

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Dr J. K. Nicholson and (1. S. Graham Esqs., Justices of the Peace.) liRTTNICENKfESS. John Lynch and James Mooney -were con victed of this offence and punished with the usual five boh fine.

ALLEGED ASSAULT

William Hurst and William Martin were charged with assaulting Thos. Teasdale on the 26th December at the Whau.

Mr Thorno said the defendants had paid all expenses and apologised. He had there fore to request that the prosecution might he withdrawn.

Withdrawn accordingly

.MALTCTOUS I.VTCRV TO PROPERTY

Jumes Henry Knight was brought up charged with unlawfully cutting and wound in" a°certain Pohutakawa tree, at Waiheke, on°or about the 18th December, 1573, value 60s, the property of Laughlin O'Brien. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Beveride, for the prosecution, asked that the case might be adjourned till Satur day for the production of witnesses from Waiheke.

Ko objection on the part of defendant being made to the adjournment, the case was held over till Saturday.

AH AFFILIATION CASE

Robert Blakie was brought up charged with being the father of the illegitimate child of Mary Ann Downie, and having ne glected to contribute to its support. Mary Ann Downie deposed to having known the defendant about three years. She had seen him in Nelson-street late one night last December twelve months. He had been courting witness. In consequence of their courting a child was born on 31st August. The defendant, Bobt. Blakie, was the father. After the birth defendant told witness he would pay her 7s. per week as long as the baby wanted it. The pay ments were made to her mother for three months. She was in destitute circumstances and unable to support her child.

Catherine Downie deposed to being the mother of the last witness. When her daughter was in labour she told witness that Blakie was the father of the child. She had re ceived 7s per week from defendant for some time. Defendant at first told her he would settle the matter with the daughter. Defendant said he had no question to ask the witnesses and no defence to make.

The Court said it would have been better under the circumstances if defendant had pleaded guilty, and saved himself expense. Their Worships ordered defendant to pay 7s per week for the support of the child.

SUPREME COURT.

QUARTERLY CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Yestekday— Continued

(Before his Honor Sir (leorge A. Arney, Knight, Chief Justice.)

ATTEMPT TO MURDER

John Ost, alias Lindsay, aged 3">, was arraigned iipon an indictment charging him •with an attempt to murder one Edward Turner on the Sth day of December of last year.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty

_ Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion. The prisoner was undefended.

Edwin Turner deposed : I remember the Sth of^ December. I was then working for Mr Walker, and the prisoner was also work ing there. We were mates. On the morning of Monday, after having breakfast, I went out to work, when Ost said you had better stop behind to make some bread. I then stopped behind for that purpose. When pri soner saw me leaving the shanty he came and met me, and said, ' Turner, I don't bear you any animosity, but I got up twice last night for the purpose of killing you, and of putting an end to my own existence.' I said, '^ What nonsense you are talking. Did I ever ao you any harm.' He replied, 'No.' He then sat down on the ground, and asked me t) go to the station to get a chain to measure up their work. I went to the station and saw Mr Walker, who told me to go to the storekeeper for a chain, and in goinc I had topass my little hut again, when I saw the prisoner at work. I asked him if he would go for the chain. He said, you go.' I went into the hut to get a cup of tea, when prisoner came close behind me and said " I'll do no more." I then went for the chain, and when about thirty yards from the hut the prisoner struck me a ™l«it blow, and I fell down insensible. Icannottellhowlongl was in that state. w nen 1 came round prisoner was walking to ana iro. beemg me come round he said You can get up, but you won't go far.' I 5S i, P imy hand and eooeyed, when the shepherd camo to my help, and assisted me to the station I was then attended by Dr Waddmgton for the next three weeks, ttrire* Blun<ieU, Constable Farr, and £ X rS, fco? ha™S «iven evidence simi «inS Jf Precedin ß witness the pri soner was asked by his Honor if he wished had or6SS -i 6 i Ury ■He "PKed that if he mfmhe°rT*¥• S e °ffence c did not re" SnJ \ ,Hls Honor then summed up the Wl bv° re the Court> «ie jury saS^T" °/(\ ered Pris<™er to be kept in safe custody at the pleasure of the Crown.

THIS DAY.

DAY. His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock. Tkn CIL"IGE OP SHEEP-STEALING, aw? 9? 8 A7l°?' a resPectable-looking man, Si eSCnbed aS a boat-builde?, was S g ß fl r P°\ an charging him ' S the Bay Mfay T af d the Gth Julylast yea£ Prisoner pleaded not guilty mv farm fAit™ i pnsoner to occupy Cowwhenl.t ,ITC "«aVl»t I doit *ee" n Ll.™ P-T'tT- X I""120() & r if*- SElSontw6'll?" 1-- lQ J^e I received my Xpn ? Pns°nev had been kirn native TP^.f +l 7 /aS .aPPrised of this by % 1 & "Sn auph^ff Pnsorier an^ accused him I felu^d say < w™^ 1011 ' denied it, 1 . enq-airi«imS»« ' J c°ntmiied tomake J ' ttrtSso^Btheiia^ ye"- I^baequently

intended to do in the matter no t n imm fault" T I i JOU "Sain ifc wi" be my Cross-examined by Mr Joy : I was at ih* wi: itS;r 'irv belicv^ -^priJoS; branded f^^T^T not branded. Maoris of the district have sleep not occupy the faiin 111 v i of the yearl He went X on a spa" it -tiany ballars. I did not give prisoner in charge at once, because I wished a "find a reliable witness among the natives, and even then 1 would not have done it had prisoner jot been about to escape. Matthew he native told him that he killed one of the sheep by order of the prisoner, and not knowing whether he had done n v ht or tTSS 1 S IHi S i" ht arfc WaS dark-' He hung the head and skin high up i n B tree. John Hanson, brother of the previous witness, gave similar evidence Matthew, a native, through Mr Brown, the interpreter, deposed : 1 had a conversa tion with prisoner about the sheep. In May he asked me to go and kill one. I did" not go then because T thought the sheep were Thomas s. The natives had no sheep on that side the river. Psaw Taylor a second time, when he asked me to kill a sheep I caught one and killed it. Prisoner told me tje sheep were his. He had paid for them Jhoy were all his. He saw nine running aboub. I killed a sheep that had not been shorn, hung the head and skin up hHi and gave the carcass to prisoner. 1 afterwards cut it up for him.

Kihiri Mangarau, Ihaka, and G- S Butcher linvmg also been examined, prisoner was ui.scliarged. CATIXE STL;,\LTXO.

George Martin was arraigned upon an in dictment charging him with having killed a cow, belonging to Mr John Lamb, on tho 18th October last.

This case is proceeding, and will occupy a long time.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bcsixkss done: — Bank of Now Zealand—Buyers, £]() ].1 3 • sellers, £10 17s Gd. National Bank—Buyers, 02s ; sellers, i;. r)s. National Insurance, 21s ; sellers, 21s Gd ; Alburnia (new issue)— Sellers, la. Caledonian, £11 10s ; bnyere, £11 10s sellers, £12. ' ' Bismarck— Sellers, 335. Moanatairi —Sellers, 40s. Oriana—2.s 3d. Tookey (vlouble)-— £8 2s. Union Beacli—Sellers, 15s. Van—Sellers, 7s Gil. Waitomata—Sellers, Gs Oil.

FIRING FOR COLONIAL REPRE SENTATIVES.

Tnrc Cavalry firing for the clinice of colonial representatives took place at the Mount Eden range to-day. Only' tho Auckland troop appeared on the ground, the Howick and Otahulm troops not being lcprosented, although they were expected. Tho follow ing were the scores : —

THE EYENIN© STAB, S MOST DAY, JATOJA&V 5 1574



IS Captain Isaacs... Trooper Scotfcer ,, Gatland ,, Clearo ,, Taylor

50 .yds. 200 yds. ::00 yds. Total 20 10 :•, :':.>, 12 21 0 39 18 J.') 5 36 20 15 ]i -li; 22 13 13 50



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'3 Standard Coffee is oth dcl-'cirus and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Go's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note lie brands. Sold at almost every prouery establish ment in town and province.- f Advt.] YCTANTED, a respectable Youth.— ■ I Apply Sydney House, next Union Bank, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN, Bananas and Cream at Sydney House, next Union Bank, Quoen street. A fresh supply of Bananas ex Governor Blackxll. WANTED, a Situation as Stationary or Portable Engine Driver; first-class references of many years' experience.-—Apply Alfred Wray, Immigration Barracks. WANTED, Six Labourers. Apply at the "Works, Panmure. — lreland Bros. WANTED, two Competent Drivers accustomed to double teams ; must be sober men. Also, a smart Lad.—W. &G. "Winstone, Custom-house street. WANTED, a Wet Nurse.—Apply between 9 and 11 o'clock a m, at the Hospital, Park Road. WANTED, a strong Lad as apprentice to the Blacksmithing business —Apply to J. Quinn, Independent ShoeiDg Forge, Albert-street. WANTED, a middle-aged Woman for housework In the Blue Post Kestaurant. WANTED, a General Servant; also, Strong Girl to assist.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a smart Boy; one having a knowledge of the Grocery business preferred.—Apply to J. Young, Shortland-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply Koyal George Hotel, Newmarket. WANTED, six or eight Young Ladies, quick at needlework. Constant employment for good hands.—Apply between S and 9 a m at 87, rihortland-street. WANTED, four Labourers.— Apply to M. 11. Roe, Custom-house-street. WANTED, Stout Boys.—Apply to Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. \XT ANTED to Purchase Railway V V Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.—Apply to Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required. - Apply at the Sta/u office. ANTED, a good Female Cook; also, a Waiter.—Apply Army and .Navy Hotel, Queen street. WAJS TED, :H6rses.'to Graze.VFirst class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown j a week.- I'ishsr and Co. I TXT ANTED, a. stout Lad for the i* * Biacksmitliine— Gee and Potter, Grey. Street, WANT ED, two strong Youths accustomed to the butchering business,— Apply to B. Beeves, llobson street.



'"OJ'ANTED, a respectable TSTuvse * * Girl. —-Apply Mrs Yandle, Grey-street Junction. WANTED, Champagne, Schnapps, Sarsapurilla, and Sauce Bottles ; aay quantity.— '.'>, Queen-street. WANTED, two LiuLb.—Apply'j. * * Hanley. OSngorbeev and Lemonade Manufac turer, Cross-street, Karungahapo Road. XT7ANTED, a Nurso Girl 37 or 18 years W of nge ; must be respectable, and references desired. Apply to Mrs Plkskktii, ' Epson i. WANTED, a respectable Boy.— .Apply to Thomas Wilson, Baker, Grey street. YKfAJNTKI)- by a young lady, a * * Situation as Companion in a quiet family ; willing to assist in household duties.—Apply AY"., Star oliice. ANTED, six good Bushmen j must ho snort hands.—Apply to morrow, at ten o'clock, to 11. Paird's Seed Store. WANTRD, a Junior for a Drapery Establishment at the Thames. —Apply to Mr Adair, at McArilmr, Bliora & Co. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply Wm. George, Family Grocer, Parnell. \jfL7 AiNTED, a General Servunt.- ---t t Apply at the Church of England Grammar School, Pavnell. TENANTED, after the Christmas * * . V.'imlion a resident Teacher in a Lartk's' School.-Apply to Mrs Glover. Upper Symouds street. TI7 ANTkD, a good General Scrvnnt; « * one who thoroughly un/lerstirH's cooking.— Apply for address oilicu cf this paper. TX7 ANTED, 3 Boys, 11 yem's of ■ i age as apprentices to Ulass-blowiiig. —Apply Glass-work, Union-street. WANTED, a young Man as Carter a:id Staljleman : Colonial youth preferred. Comfortable home and permanent situation.- Apply Star oiliee. WA N TE D Everybody who are going to the Knees to know Unit the Cheapest place to purchase Every Dcscuition of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Brushes, >'purs, <Sri.', is direct from the Importer and Sinker, AY. S. JONKf, 151, Queen street (opposite the Old Court-house). WANTKD K« O WN—Highest i V Trice given for all Old Moials. On S.-ile (■heap), Ploughs ; G, 7, and S feet sheet? Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, rumps, Paints, fto , &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blnu Post, Victoria street. WANTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Fanner, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity toknnw thtt the undersigned are now supplying their strong durublc SI'JU> T(i CART IfAKNKS.s at Prices to mut ihis thus — 133, Queen-street, next Union Bunk, Auckland and at Melbourne. T-. von.KTF.il & sax. Y/ifA jS T ED KN OWN .—The under * » signed have always on hand a lnri,'C supply 0 Newcastle and JJay of Islands Coal; also, best Gu and Uncut Wood. Yards: lietwecn Kort and Custom house street, next Isiincs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTON'S. TX7" ANTED KNOWN, that D * » CrOiAiri'. is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Knilding materials, including J Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Urotid Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafti, Trnn bark and 131uo Gum Laths, Shi:if;l(\s, &c, Ac., at the owest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet MADAME MOLLEE will Be commence her Music and Singing r.essnns on MONDAY, .lanuavyf) —llermita^'i, l'riiic-sstvei-t. I WA N TE D KNOWN, that J. | WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal ! at following prices for Cash :—Ti-trce Wood, Uncut, | 12s per ton ; do do, Cnt, Ids ]>er ton ; Newc:istle Coal, | 50s ui-r ton. Delivered to any part within one mile j from Yard. Posts, Hails, and Palings always on hand, j Fencing and Carting (lone at low rates.—Stanley ; street ]jMechanics' Bay. WANTE D KNOWN, that the Business hitherto conducted by Jamks, William, and Gtsoikik Mahoh, Nnvserymen, will still be carried on by .lamiss and William Mason under the style or firm of Mahon Ekothkrs. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling at the bottom of Wakeneld-strcet.—Apply to fc*. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. NOTICE.— On and after Monday next, the l*2th instant, the Milk from Ca.mil- jjell's Dairy will be 5d per quart. TpDCJCATIONAL. NORMAL SCHOOL, HIGH STREET. This Select School will Re-open on MONDAY first under the management of Mrs Macintosh, assisted by Miss Craig. English in all its branches, with plain and fancy needlework, 15s per quarter. Music, French, and Ilrawinj,' taught on the most liberal terms. FOUND, a Gold Watch.—Apply to Henry Eenner, Victoria Quadrant. BOARD OF EDUCATION. AN Examination of Candidates for Certificates of Competency as Teachers will be held at the Education Office, Wyndham street, on the 21st January next and the following days. Candidates must 'send in their names to the Secretary of the Board not later than liith January;} those who desire to come up fora First-class Certificate to specify the extra subjects they have selected. F. J. MOSS, Secretary. HPHENEWZEAL AND SHIPPING JL COMPANY (LCIITEr). NOTICE. 1 The SECOND CA.LL of TEN SHILLINGS per Share, made br the Firectors on the Oth October, 1873 (being the first call after allotment), IS DUE, and payable on or before the 7th day of January, 1874, at any of the Branches of the Bank of New i Zealand, at the following places :— i Auckland Nelson Timani Napier Picton Dunedin New Plymouth Wellington Oamaru Wa-nganui Christchurch Ir.vercargill By order of the General Board of Directoi'3. JOSEPH GOULD, Secretary. Christchurch, December 13, 1873. ADI"E S' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, IIOESON SIItKET. The first term of 1574 will commence on the 29th instant. Pupils arc requested to assemble early. Prospectus on application to Mas Hujhurooic, Lady Principal, after the 20th instant. Auckland, January 6, 1574. .* *■>.> 'V}OR TAEAKAKIi W£##S§^ JP NELSON, PICTON, AND Wmi^M&*: WELLINGTON. TheN.Z.S.S. s.s. Company's s.s. Phoebe H. Woesp, Commander, from the Wharf, Onohunga, on THURSDAY next, Sth instant, at noon. IgsFor freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Auckland ; Or, A. BA.IINES, Onelmnga. No. 4 COMPANY RIFLE BRIGADE. IN accordance with District Orders the Companies lately composing the Pdilo Brigade are ordered to assemble for Inspection by Major Cooper on THURSDAY (Evening) NEXT, at 7-30 o'clock, Full dross. Third-okas firing on WEDNESDAY, 14th itstaßt, lit S o'clock a.m. sharp. ARTHUR MORROW, Capt. Com. No. 4 Company Itiilc BrigatU. January Q, IS74<



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. POSITIVELY .FOR THREE NIGHTS < INLY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, January 8,!), and 10, MR & AIRS 60U R LAY, AssistiJ by HIbS MINNIE GOURLAY. In their Popular Entertainments. MRS MCGREGOR'S LEVEE in its entirety, introducing a!l the Original Characters, Music, Dunces, &o. Concluding each evesning with the Comicalities of the SCOTCH DWARF. MA DA M E W I N T E It' S FAREWELL BENEFIT CONCERT. C I 'J-1 V II A L L. THURSDAY, JANUARY S. n a o v t c ii o v c, Vy ThoWondoiful and lSeaullful H A I It L ]■: S S H O R S X, Captured in the Wilds of Australia, Will be en Exhibition This Wm-.k only in a Tent in in <Juee\i street. Opposite Montague's Kancv Repository. open from .". to 5 and 7 to 9 y in. ADMISSION JIEDUOKD TO SIXPJSNCIS Children only Threepence Don't miss the chance 'of .seeing the greatest Living Wonder in the World. SOL LOO L T EACJIE] IS' A SSOCI AT 1 OX. npn"B Annual General Meeting is JL I'OSTI'ONKD until THURSDAY, the fith iust. HENRY WORTJ [J.NGTON, Fecrotfiry. WAIKAIO COALS (the best in ■ use for fFouseho'd purposes). For Sale in tto suit bujcis at the Timber Yard Govtrnmen Wharf, Onehunga. Orders can be left at the oflice. JAMES W. WALLER, Customhouse-street! -\ 'to'dand. AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING of the xi. MembcrSj.of the Auckland Turf Club will be held at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street on FRIDAY, the 9th day of January next, at :i p.m. JOSEPH" 15 EN NETT, lion. Sec A. T. C. Auckland - uif Club OIHco, Uee. -ii, 1^,1'.!,. r]pO LET, a Cottage of .Seven rooms, JL in Alten Itoad.— Applj^lo Jno. Kirkwood. AUCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. "pRACTIt'E This Evening at 7.30 -*- sharp. Subject: Haydn's Seasons. Members are particularly reijnesicd to attend. W. BRIDSON, If on. Soo. !■■()!: SALE, Hf HE Good-will, Stock-in-Trrule, of J- a Tobacco p.ml Cigar Shop, tlie piesent TVo prietor giving up business on nccount of ill-health.— Apply to 11. J.'ARTINCTON, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. AHTI LLEIIY VOLUNTEERS. MONTHLY Muster on Tuesday, (ith instant, at 7.';0 p.m. in the Dull-shed, Princes-street. J''nll Uniform. j:. 11. I'EATON, Captain, Coin A.11.V. January ?,, IJ-.71. ON SALE, in quantities to suit Purchasers, fiOO tons best .Auckland Potatoes Can be delivered by dun* or boat. GEORGE SIBBIN. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. MES MILLER begs to inform the general public that- .she ban remove! her private Board and Residence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff Mouse (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Munffo Cafe. ~ FURNISHED APARTMENTS. TJIUBNISHED APABTMEN TTS for _9_ two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy nation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this ollice. TO BE LET, in Parnoll, a Nine roomed House, having every convenience for a family. There is a good supply of water, gas is laid on, the house is in good order, commands a mag nificent view, and will be let on easy terms. Apply to F. G. EWINGTON.IJ T TJST TO HAND BY SUEZ MAIL: W A Large Collection of Fine-named HYACINTH AND TULIP BULI3S, In splendid condition. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores. JOST on Sunday evening, between A Epsom and St. Mary's, Parnell, a small Gold "Souvenir" Brooch.—Ten shillings will be given to any person leaving the above at the office of this paper. FOR SALE, Cheap, one 24-feet Pleasure Boat, several Ships' Boats and Dingies. —J. CJare, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-stroet East. ROYAL GEO RG E Ii TEL, NEWMARKET. Eg. ROAC II B, Proprietor • late of the Blue Post Dining Rooms), begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has succeeded in securing the above premises, and having at very great expense thoroughly Fitted and Renovated the entire Hotel, now offers his services to all visitors. Billiards on premises. Pv. S. EOACIIU, Proprietor. fILAEKB BBOTHBRS 1 \J (LATE CKOMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits! from CD. V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. SP EIN a VILLA SEMINARY, DEDWOOD. Duties will be Eesumed at the above Establishment on January 12. Two Pupil Teachers required. Apply on the 10th instant. UNIpN STEAMgHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. HPHB List of Applications for Shaves JL will Ulese on the Cth January. JAMBS MILLS, Secretary pro Una,



nn & p. m o c c i n, IRONMONGERS ! and ! llt 0 N M Ell CHAN TS, iUCK L A N D., Invite especial notice to their First Shipment of the SILVER'S PATENT LIGHT COM PANY'S LAMPS, I Ex HrxDO.si'Ax, from Loxdox, This Company having purchased the Patent Right from the Inventor, ' A. M. SILBE B, E s Q., I ! FOR i £40,000. | I THE GREATEST DISCOVERY AND MOST COMPLETE SUCCESS EVER KNOWN Has been attained by A. M Silbor, Esa,., of Lond n, who has irivento:l (after tlireo Years'careful experi- i i ments) a new style of Lamp having the following and many other advantages over any Lump in existence, viz:-- ! The liirht showing a.s near as possible ; porfect combustion ; consuming every portion of the , oil: does not throw off any offensive odour at any time like ordinary Kerosene Lamps. Consumes the oil most economically, and gives a white, brilliant, and steady light. i Perfect safety from EXPLOSION, as the borly of the oil, being separated by an ah'jacket which surrounds the wick else, and connected only ] by a tube which does not allow the iUmc to :' communicate with the body of the oil, natu rally keeps the oil cool, and "explosions" are hereby prevented—this fact alone proving an immense advantage and security over all others. | They ;.re adaptable forall purposes of illumination where gas i» now employed, whether in private houses, public buildings, factories, railway , stations, railway carriages, ships' lights, signal stations, type-sotting rooms, street lights. &c. AT ONE-FIFTH LESS THAN THE COST OF GAS. To show the high standing these lamps have gained In the English market we arc furnished with extracts from the London Times, Mmi ufl Journal, Limed, &c, I all of which testify to their SUPERIORITY OVER ANYTHING HITHERTO INVENTED. And, as a farther proof, we may state the following companies havo substituted these Lamps in prefer ence to tho3e previously in inc. viz : — Metropolitan, Great Eastern, Great Western, South Eastern, London and Brighton, London, Chatham and Dover, and North London Railways'.; the Inman, Cunard, and Pacific Lines of Steamers ; also, the Light-house Lamp or the Liverpool and Mersey Dock Company, as well as Signal Lamps for various railways, and have largely supplied Street and Wall Lamps for the East and West Indies. In a recent letter received by the Patentee from W. Valentin, Esq., F.C S . Principal Demonstrator of Practical •Ghemlitry, in the ■ Eoyal College of Chemistry, London, be.re,mark», " That the SILBEIi LIGHT produced by the burners' constructed on these new principles is whiter and steadier than any light I am acquainted with, and the increase in the illuminating power, as compared with that from ordinary burners hitherto in use, is fully equal to from 40 to 50 per cent, without any increased con sumption of oil. My experiments, which will be found in,detail in the " Journal of the Society of Arts of December 23, 1572, show that a light can be pro duced from mineral oils from FORTY to FIFTY PER CENT cheaper than the same light from coal gas, cc-»ting THREE SHILLINGS and NINEPENCE per 1,000 cubic feet." The testimonials received by Mr Silber are very numerous, and all express surprise and admiration at the immonse success lie lias obtained, and any one desirous of perusing the same we shall be most happy to furnish with those in our possession. The First Shipment of these Celebrated Lamps arrived in the Hindostan, consisting of TABLE, HALL, STREET, AND WALL1 LAMPS j Also, COOKING APPARATUS, Pitted with SILBER PATENT BURNER, TO THE ORDER OF T. & S. MOEEIN, who have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. From careful examination of the reports to hand, and from the high credentials furnished by our Agent, at home, the importers have every confidence in saying they are by far the ■ SAFEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL LAMP EVER INTRODUCED into this market, and invite an earjy inspection of the same. T, &S. MOBBIN, I so-l E aain a? Si



NOT I C E. MR3. POLLOCK wishes to notify to her supporters and fiionds ia'generiil that she has given up hoi- business as Receiving and For , warding Agent, and has disposed of the same to ! Messrs TJamastine: und Ca.3IXVt.Ii, fuv whom she 1 .solicits a continuance of that support which has been 1 so liberaly bestowed on her, xnfl which she now takes this opportunity of gratefully acknowledging. AU account due to Miw Poiawk must be paid to Mr Ballantine, who will settle allulaims against her. MARY POLLOCK. MESSRS BALL ANTING and CAMME.LI, rcspecl : fal solicit a continuance of the support accorded to ■ their predecessor. i BALLANTINE AND CA.MMELL. j TO BE LET, BRITOMAuT HOUSE, in Eden Crescent, containing 10 rooms, suitable for a i Boarding-house. H. ASH TON & SON. N O T I C E. ON" and after Ist January, 1871', a 'Bus will ran from Mr Alexander's, Queen street, to Symonds street, Kybcr Pass, and New : market, returning same way; Fares, Gd. \ I The Buss will leave Auckland at 8.20 am, and New market tit 9 am (opposite Jlr ilcg/s. Grocer); also, I every hour until G. 20 p m. I J. lAMB, i Proprietor. TO OLD Fll E S D * O E1 TWENT V YEARS' STANDING. J. RTJ SSELL1 S PR IV AT X HOARDING- E *T \ BLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HunSOX STTiKKT. ■ Having REMOVE!) from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well aired Bed-ioorns and SHtiujj Pailours for families, is now prepaie.d 11 accommodate them. Terms for Single Bedroom, 26s pur week, or is Cd per day, For Double Bed-rooms, as per agreement. Auckland, January 0, 1574. BOARD OF EDUCATION. npHE Animal Meeting for the Election of JL the School Committee iov the Newton Disteict will bo held at St. David's School, on Wetlnestlay, "2]. st instant, at 7.30 p.m. " FREDERICK .J. MOSS, Secretary. FOR SALE, a good quiet Pony accustomed to :i Basket. Carriage.—Apply to Bennett's Drapery Waiihonse, Queen-street. TO LET in Soafiekl "\ rie\v, a seven roomed house.—Apply iicunett's Drapery Ware- Louse, (jueen-street ME CHAN TO S' INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. I Season Tickets from this date to the Close of the Exhibition — TWO SrriLLINGS AND SIXPENCE EACH. Auckland, January 0, 1574. TQ -MORROW, WEDNESDAY. EX PIKEBE, FROM SIDNEY. L. W. EATON TX/ILL sell by auction at his Mart Y» To-morraw"(Wednesday), at half-past 10 o'clock, £0 case;< FRUIT, consisting of Apples, Pears, and Pine 4pples, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 IRON TANKS, SPRING CART. THE Subscribers will sell, at Mr J. Craig's Yards, Fort street, on Friday next, at 31 o'clock sharp, 5 dOO-gallon Iron Water Tanks .Spring Cart SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. \C,: TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. VALUABLE PAUCELS OF LAXD IN THE COUNTIES OF MAKSDEN & MANGOiS'UI. SII'.FOK ABSOLUTE SALK GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell . by auction, at their Mart, To-monow (Wed nesday), 7th January, at 12 o'clock noon prompt, COU2JTY OF 'MAESDEN. ]9L acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment ■No no -120 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 77 80 acres Parish of Omaha, being North-eastern portion of Allotment No 51 75 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 105 83 acres Parish of Omaha, being Allotment No 107 222 acres Parish of Toko, being Allotment Nos 47 and 4S. COUNTY OP MANGONUI. 373 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allotments Nos 32 and 33 140 acres Parish of Oruru, being Allotment No 34 Special attention is directed to this sale. The lands are all first-class ; specially selected by the vendor Every lot will be absolutely sold. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. CORN EXCHANGE. To Close Consignments. GEO. B. BINNEY" WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, January 8, at 11 o'clock sharp, 30 cases Peak's Jar Jams GO ~ ~ lib Tin Jani3 15 ~ Canterbury Hams and Bacon 12 ~ Peacock's Tart Fruits 200 sacks Oamaru Flour 100 bags ~ do, each 100 lbs 200 ~ ~ do, each 50 lbs 200 sacks Otago Oats 300 ~ Bran 150 ~ Pollard 10") ~ Fowls Wheat 10 kegs Sausage Skins 50 cases Morton's Jar Salt 50 ~ do PicldiS 100 „ do Table Vinegar 100 ~ Colman's White Starch 10 bules Tasmanian 1 ops 100 boxes Pirce's Belmont Candles 20 cases Sardines. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JANUARY, 8. . CORN EXCHANGE. To Close Consignments'. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Thursday, Bth instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 400 bags Sydney Maize. Without reserve. THURSDAY", JANUARY S. CORN EXCHANGE. More or Less Damaged. GEO. W, BINNEY TXTILL sell by public auction- at V V tuo Com Bxcliangs on Tlmrstlsy, StJi instant ai 11 6'ab'ck, 60 sackS S. A)ido"rs6H Mi! Go. Fiott¥ Moire or less damaged. Terns :—Cash,



THURSDAY, Noon-. MELBOURNE HOUSE, X AUANGAHAPE KOAi\ SUPERIOR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITORE, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with instructions from Madame Winter, who is leaving for (Jluistchurcli, ii seJi by auction, at her residence, Slclboui-i.c House, Karangahupc 3>oad, on Thursday next, at 1-2 o'clo..): noon, Her HOUSEHOLD PfJR.NI CURB & EFFECTS, consisting of Drawing, I lining, Bed-room and Kitchen, Also, A v?vy Superior PIANOFORTE (in Walnut ciso), by Cramer, nearly new ; made t-> order with all the latest improvements. A rare chance for procuring a lirst-elass instrument. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. LADIES' AND GENTS' BOOT UPPERS. E. & IT. ISAACS WILL .sell hj auction at their Store, Fort street, on Wednesday, the 7th January] at 11 o'clock, The following Goods, consigned ex Olenhuntly, from London, and in ttrst-class order : - S.'iO pairs Men's Calf Uppers, Ladies' Kid and hide-spring and Balmoral Uppers Also, 15 trunks containing Seasonable Boots, Canvas, Patent Seal, and other Slippers, newly landed, and fhst-elass lioods. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. . ( C OEN EXCIIAN GE. ' . KETCH WILD DUCK, 42 TONS REGISTEtt. -I TOR POSITIVE SALE. GEO'. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at tlio Corn Exchange, on Thursday, Jan 8, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Ketch WILD BUCK, -12 tons register, will carry 70 tons Coals on a draught of Oft. of water. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. Terms at Sale FRIDAY, JANUARY 9. HOUSEHOLD' FURNITURE, CHAM PAGNE, GIN, &c, &o. THE Subscribers will sell at tbe Mart. Fort-street, on Fiiday, OLh instant, at eleven o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, Fiji Curios, &c, &c. Also. 0 cases Champagne 7 cases Gin ■i dozen Port Wine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. EMIGRATION BARRACKS, FREEMAN'S BAY. " IT^HE Subscribers hove received in- Jl structions to srll at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday next, 12th instant, .it 12 o'clock. The Materials of the Buildings known as the "Emigration Barracks," Freeman's Baj', con sisting of Piles, BricUs, Timber, &c. To be removed within three wveks of the day of sale. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. S£BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT DEVON PORT. TO BE LEASED -FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Board of Education to Lease by public auction, oh Wednesday, "21st January, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years. The following UKAMMAK SCHOOL ENDOW M EXT, "viz— ALLOTMENT No. 20,- Section Xo. 2, Parish o TAKAPUNA, subdivided into 9 lars>e Build ing Allotment, having frontages of from SO to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 151 to 270 feet. Plans can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY", JANUARjY 12. VALUBLE FREEHOLD SUBURBAN .RESIDENCES AND SITES, DEVONPORT. ROSEB A N K. TH E Subscribers have received instructions to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, January 12, at 12 o'clock, n. That Valuable Freehold Suburban Property situated at the foot of the- Flagstaff Hill, Devonport, North Shore, and known as KOSEBaNK NUItSEiiY. The Property has been subdivided into FIFTEEN LARGE BUILDIiNG ALLOTMENTS, having frontages to two Government roads, ranging from 48 feet to 05 feet, by an average depth of about 200 feet. On Lot 13 is erected a Comfortable Family Resi dence, containing six rooms ; anfl on lot 8 is a neat little Cottage. N.B.—ln calling attention to the well-known salubrity of the North Shore the Auctioneers would recommend those desirous of the enjoyment of good health not to neglect this opportunity "(such as rarely occurs) of securing a freehold residence site in this delightful suburb of Auckland. The allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 2G. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY QUEEN AND GKEY-STREETS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th January, at 12 o'clock, That valuable piece of Freehold City Property situated in Queen-street, immediately adjoin ing the Army and .Navy Hotel, having front ages of 60 feet to Queen-street and 60 feet to Grey-street, to be sold either in one or two lots. The central situation of this property, combined with the convenience and extra accommodation afforded by the double frontages, Queen and Grey streets, render it one of the most eligible sites in the Gity for a Public Hall, a Theatre, or Business Pre* Samuel gochrane & sOn 4 -. Auctioneers,