' •";■"■•' ""'':'i:;: ",::'!. ,vi-;:-. '"--':_ ______ G2**?*!** • "V}ia present in >.lie most favourable season fir sowing v 7 'beat for sevensi years; and a JiixgijbreE^th of land has haeu sown. . " _\{ir?.hri Bazalte 'is now bx London it, is intenaeu to make our colonies better mown by means of oral descriptions in the shape of lectures, delivered under the auspices of the Lecture and Press Bureau. It is proposed to take four halls in different parts of London, each capable of accomo dating 800 persons, and to hold a course of six lectures on consecutive nights of one week in each hall, on the various colonies, given by gentlemen thoroughly acquainted with them.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., P.M.) distracted globes. Kichard Howarth was found sprawling in Hobson-street, fancying himself in bed, and was fined 10s and costs, William Colqmn and William Turner were found in a similar condition in Victoria-street and fined, the former 10s and the latter 20s and costs. HAPLESS SAEAH ANN. William H. Bell was brought up on a warrant, charged with violently assaulting his wife, Sarah Ann Bell, on the 27th inst., by striking her on the head, and clutching her by the throat. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mrs Bell said that on Sunday last her husband struck her on the face, and threat ened to burn the house down over her head, and destroy the lives both of her and her children. He was in liquor at the time. She was afraid that he would be killing her gome day. Prisoner wished the case postponed to give him time to establish his character.

His Worship said there was no necessity for such a course, as he was a man of exem plary character, and would easily find sureties. He should order him to find sureties for his good behaviour for six months, himself in £40, ami two in £20 each.

A DISOBEDIENT SEAMAN. A sailor nain^d Johnston, was sent to prison for fourteen days, for disobedience of orders, on board the (Swedish ship Condoren. BREACH OF CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.

Thomas Baskeville and Samuel Hervey vrere charged with a breach of Customs Regu lations by landing tobacco from H.M. ship Rosario on the 23rd December.

Mr Brookfield said that there was no evidence to shew that Baskerville had any thing to do with the charge. He would ask therefore for his discharge.

Hervey said he wa3 not guilty. He knew nothing of the matter. It was entirely a mistake.

Susan Conley, wife of James Conley, de posed that ou the 23rd instant, the defen dant brought the tobacco to her house and left it there. She saw five packages of tobacco ; there was another man with defen dant, but she could not recognise him, as his back was turned towards her. Jeffrey called the next day, and she gave him the tobacco ; she knew Jeffrey very well. The parcel was brought about 8 o'clock ia the evening, her husband was charged with the offence, but he was innocent. Her husband was boatman to the Rosario.

Ann Hassall, daughter of the last witness, remembered defendant coming to her mother's house about dusk. He walked into the house; it [was Mr Harvey, and he took the par cel out of a bag, which a sailor carried. She saw tho bag opened the next day, and beheld the tobacco. On Thursday last she heard Mr Harvey tell her mother that he would deny it and get a lawyer to defend it. She believed that her father knew all about the matter. She covered the tobacco up with a cloth; she did so because the thought _ struck her that the duty might not have ' been paid upon it. Ebenezer Hadrill, shipping reporter, de posed that he went on board the Rosario at James Conley's request. He saw defendant, and informed him that Conley was lined £100, and asked if anything could be done for him. Defendant said that Conley had made a mistake ; he was sorry for Conley, and would subscribe a few pounds, but £100 was out of the Question. He said had it been £50 it might have been forthcoming. He enquired if the fine could not be re duced.

His Worship said that lay with the Governor.

Witness continued : Defendant said he brought aslioie two Fiji mats and no to bacco. He told defendant that the mats were subject to duty, and by proving that, he would nofc get out of the difficulty. He told Harvey that Conley had nofc implicated anyone, but if he was sent to Mount Eden with six months before him he would make certain, disclosures. He said they might say what they like. He would prove they were only wrong. Detective Jeffrey stated that he went into Conley's house, and asked if he had any tobacco in the house, he said no, he did not use it when he lifted up a cloth at the corner of the room, and discovered the tobacco. Thomas Baskerville, boatswain of the Rosario, deposed that in the afternoon of the day, he sent a parcel to Conleys as they were accustomed by defendant, the parcel was a small one and contained shells. On the evenng when the tobacco was said to be left at Conleys, he was not aware that defendant was away from the ship on that evening. To Mr Brookfield : He was in defendant's company the whole of that evening. Defen dant was chief steward, and he believed the tobacco was in the steward's charge, but he could not say positively. He thought the stores were under the charge of the pay master ; but he could not say for certain, as t ie really did not know. Charles Matthew, ordinary seaman, de posed that he went, on the afternoon of the 15th, and carried a small parcel to Conley's, Wrapped in a brown paper, weighing about six or seven pounds. Defendant said that Mrs Conley came on board yesterday, and was so abusive that she was ordered off the ship. She stated that she could nob recognise the man who accompanied him. Sergeaat-Major Pardy deposed that both Mrs Conley and her daughter failed to recognise the blue-jacket, but were positive as to the identification of defendant. Mr Cummins, assistant-paymaster, stated that be saw Mrs Conley, and she said she could not identify the me a who took ths» obacco on shore, and wished him jto writ© out a statement to the effect that Conley was in the habit of receiving tobacco and other things without knowing the nature of them. She came a second time, and said she would make somebody pay the fine. She then swore that defendant was the man.

Defendant then addressed the Court, and strongly asserted bis innocence, and stated that the tobacco was under the care of tbe paymaster. He could not have stolen the tobacco without tbe knowledge of those in charge. If that quantity of tobacco bad been taken from tbe stores there must be that deficiency, which could easily be shewn. His Worship said it wai strange that de fendant had not shewn where he was at the time; and he was very sorry, but m the face of the evidence of the woman, though Perhaps questionable, it was impossible for mm to do other than convict, and he must order him to pay a fine of £100 ; but if he could prove subsequently that be was inno cent, he would telegraph at once to Welling ton, and ho had no doubt but that he should get an immediate pardon.

SAD AND LONELY. Margaret Morris, a child-member of tbe miman family, was charged with being a Neglected child within tbe meaning of tbe <MC m poor child, shoeless and ragged, was ilSSpkt into Court, jMifwas shewn that the parents of the child » ffe of tbe criminal population, one being in Mtmnt Eden, and tbe other leading a vicious fife. The Court ordered the child to the Home *« Negleoted and Destitute Ohildrea for

-._...~ vr. J...::!*^:'.!n^:'j'.:.;:*-^.t J^«^_____7'^_ _l^__x,^x^_________ ?*s?' yrf" s- i(} up in the Protes tant Uitti. . LUKACY. A r-.-male oi unsound mind was, apon ;ko medical testimony of Dr. Goldsbro' and Dr Hooper, ordered.to the Lunatic Asylum ihis was all the business.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

Thb following is the calendar of prisoners for trial at the Supreme Court, commencing on Monday next :— S George Jackson, on bail, shooting with in tec v.

ioK 1®0! Mirehouse, "Albert William," ' If sS> England, clerk, aged 31, single, Church ot hmgiand, read and write, embezzlement Thomas Morris, "Rooparell," 1874 Eng land bricklayer, aged 20, single, Church of -England, read and write, forging- and utter ing. " Newton (a Maori), New Zealand, laborer aged 50, single, Church of England, cannot read or write, wilful murder. Jane Gledhill, "City of Auckland," 1871 England, aged 29, married, Church of Eng land, cannot read or write, stealing "from the premises. William Perrj, "James Wishart," 1574 England, rivetter, aged 23, single, Church of England, read and write, breaking and entering a dwelling-house, and stealing therein. John Kemsley, "Viecount Canning," 1363, Jino-laod, storekeeper, aged 30, married! Church of Enudaad, read and write, arson Henry Devoy, " Reliance," 1863, Ireland, shoemaker, aged 35, married, Roman Catho lic, read and write, hcrse stealing, and two charges cattle stealing. George Moss, " Tegasus," 1864, England, deahr, aged 25, single, Hebrew, read and write, illegally pawning. John Thompson, -'Gertrude," 1863, Eng land, clerk, a:<ed 32, married, Presbyterian, read and write, tbiee charges of larceny and embezz-enient. Cecilia Allen, on bail, arson.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

The management of the Prince of Wales Theatre deserve the hearty patronage of the public for their endeavours to elevate the stage to that position it sliould maintain among the institutions of the city ; also for the improvements they have made for the accommodation and convenience of the public. No expense has been spared in the endeavour to render the theatre worthy the name. We were glad to notice that the public are beginning to appreciate these laudable efforts, as the numbers last night satisfactorily indicated. The drama of last night was the "New York News Boy; or, Life in the South," and which was accepted with the same lively enthusiasm as that of the previous night;. The characters of the play were nicely balanced and sustained thioughout v. ith a perfcctability that won the attention of the house. An entire change will be introduced this evening, and Cherry's admired comedy of "Ihe Soldier's Daugh ter" will be represented. Miss May Howard appearing as Widow Cheerley, one of this artiste's most successful impersonations. This fine comedy, new to the majority of Auck land j)lay-goers, includes ten characters. Mr Collier will represent Frank Heartall, Mr Sam Poole Timothy Quuint, Mr Deering the Governor, Mr Holloway Malfort, Miss Lizzie Bushe Mrs Malfort, and Miss Patty Holt will take the part of Susan, and do full justice to that active little person age. The " Soldier's Daughter," will be followed by Pianche's famous burlesque of "The Fair Gne with the Golden Locks," in which Miss Clara Stephenson will appear as Graceful, Miss Holt as Queen Lucidora, and Mr Sam Poole as King Lachrymose These pieces will be given to-night and repeated to-morrow night, and we can promise our readers that they will combine a treat of no ordinary occurrence.

FORESTERS' ANNIVERSARY.

The members of the City of Auckland Court of Foresters celebrated their eleventh anni versary last evening, in the Lsrne-street Hall, by a social gathering. At G. 30 p.m., about 100 members, with their wives and sweethearts, sat down to a well-provided tea, which was done full and ample justice to. After the tables were cleared, Bro. Henry Garrett, P.C.R., was called to the chair, and in opening the business of the evening, gave a very fluent address on the principles and objects of the Society, which had (as he stated) from its foundation been the means of doing a large amount of good. He then called on Bro Hooper to read the last quarterly balance-sheet, from which it was gathered that the Court in October last mustered 160 members, 24 of whom bad joined tha Society duriug the quarter. The total amount of fumis at the same period amounted to £1,207 Us 2d. ; of which sum £1,059 Is lid wa3 specially sat apart to meet sick and funeral expenses, and the balance formed a fund to meet the necessary, current expenses. During the October quarter, £22 14s 4d had been expended as " sick pay." and £14 4s bad been paid to the District Funeral Fund, being the Court's proportion to meet the funeral expenses of a member belonging to the Order in the Auckland district. The real working expenses of the Court during the period (exclusive of the surgeon's salary) amounted to £17 6s 4d. A sum of £10 was also spent from this fund as a donation to three members who could not legally claim on the sick funds, according to the strict rules of the Society. After Mr Hooper had concluded reading thebalance-sheet, tbemeet ing was addressed shortly by Bros. Piggott, Dempsey and E. Giigg, who urged on those present who had not already joined to be come members and thus not only increase their own sphere of usefulness, but provide for themselves should sickness or adversity overtake them. After the close of the speechifyiDg, the centre of tbe ball was cleared of tables, seats, etc., and danc ing commenced in vigorous style, and kept up till "daylight did appear. The band, which was an excellent one, was under the leadership of Mr Gilbert, and gave entire satisfaction to all present. The soiree waa a very great success, each and everyone enjoying themselves to their heart's content. We hear that it is contemplated by tbe Foresters in this city not to confine them selves to but one soiree during the year, but to have social re-unions at least quarterly. In the chief towns of the Australian colonies and some of the Southern provinces such gatherings are held quarterly, which tend to unite tbe members and foster more kindly feelings amongst them. We hope to see this project fully carried out shortly.

ONEHUNGA SCHOOL.

The examination day at the Onehunga Young Ladies' School is over, with the following prize-takers :—First Class.—Spell ing : Miss Ada Pascoe. Grammar : Miss A. Whyte. Arithmetic: Miss Agnes White. Geography : Miss Margaret McKenzie. His tory : Miss Mary Bissett. Dictation : Miss Jane Vause. Music : Miss Ada Pascoe. Drawing : Miss Bissett. French : Miss Pascoe. Special prizes presented by the Rev. G. Brown :— Arithmetic : Miss Jane Vause. History : Miss Agnes Whyte. Geography : Miss McGregor. Second Class. —Composition : Miss Annie Denize. Gram mar : Miss Mary Moody. Geography : Miss Mary Moody. Writing :' Miss A. Denize. Third Class.—Spelling, Dictation, &c : Miss Jessie Holls. Reading: Master Charles Ingram. Writing : Master Louis Schapp. Arithmetic : Master Albert Gillman. Geo g-aphy : Master Alexander Morrison. Good Conduct: Miss Louisa Stokei. Fourth Class.—Spelling and General Progress: Master Richard Harris. The pupils and some friends spent the afternoon very pleasantly in the Ellerslie Gardens, and on their return homo the R%v Bttwo pro*

ssuied the proud and happy winners with their pmes.. The labour* o" the day were brought to a close by the Rev. G Brown presenting, on behalf of the pupils, au elegant silver tea service to the principal of the school—Mrs Morrison, who suitably acknowledged the handsome gift, and the school session was over.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO DR. WRIGHT.

We regret to learn that Dr. Wright, of Parnell, met with a very painful accident at his residence yesterday afternoon. He was stepping on to his pony from the verandah when, probably seized by a fainting ht, to which he has been subject lately, he fell back on to the verandah floor. He was found by his family lying in a state of insensibility, while the pony was standing qu'etly in its ordinary po sition. Dr Dawson was sent for. and meanwhile Dr Wright recovered conscious ness. On examination it was found that his collarbone had been btoken by the fall. He had no recollection of the way he was thrown down, but there is no doubt that the accident occurred, as we have stated, through a faintness coming on whih the doctor was in the act of mounting. The injured limb was successfully set, and we hope soon to see the worthy doctor making his usual rounds, restored, by the enforced rest which he must now enjoy, to better health than he has had during the past few weeks.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A special meeting was held to-day. Present Mr Prime (chairman), Dr Campbell, Mr Lnsk, Mr Dargavilie, Mr Tonics. A de putation from Kaeu anga waited on the Board to-day at a special meeting, to urge the necessity of a grant of £150 to purchase a building and section. Lot 574,"just offered to them oi very advantageous terms. In consideration of this purchase being nude, the deputation stated that Captain Frazer would make a free gift of the adjoin ing section. vAfter hearing the dc-

pufcation, tho Board decided to ap: proprate the £150 required t#x puichasa and £100 for alteration and enlargement o£ the building, on certain conditions specified. A deputation from Devonport also waited upon the Board, ai,d obtained a grant not exceeding £40 for repairs aud enlargement of the school, to which the di.stiict had con tributed over £150.

MISS CHRISTIAN'S CONCERT.

Miss Christian's second concert at the City Hall last evening was a complete success and was thoroughly enjoyed as the eiithusiastic applause and too numerous encores testified. We have not space to refer to the various parts of the programme in detail, but would draw special attention to the announcement of to night's concert when Miss Chris tian will sing " Auld Robii Grey," a

song to which she imparts a special character that has elicited the admiral ion of all the leading musical critics of * ustralia, while it has drawn forth the sympathies of the great mas? of people who, without possessing any technical knowledge of scale and gamut, can appreciate the tender feeling contained in that beautiful homely song. Some notices of the Sydney Press on the subject appear in the usual advertisement relating to the concert. Mrs. Smythe, Mr. Rainford, Mr. Skinner, and Herr Doehler will each produce from their repertoire several of their many musical gems.

GRAND STAND HANDICAP.

The following are the acceptances for the above race, to take place on New Year's Day :— st. lb. Mr F. W. Delamain's b c Templeton, 4 years ... ... ... ... 9 5 Mr W. Walter's b m Yatterina, aged 813 MrH. Watt's.b g Parawhenua, 5 years 8 4 Wx. Percival, Secretary.

TYRONE BUILDINGS.

Another block of fine looking buildings has been added to the architectural features of Auckland. We have lately noticed moro than once the improvemets going on in Custom House-street. The most recent improvement is the new pile of warehouses which have been constructed close to the Queen-street corner f v Mr James Dilworth from a plan prepared by Mr Wrigley, the architect. There are altogether three warehouses, adjoining on the west the Thames Hotel, and on the east Messrs M. Niccols and H. B. Morton's store. The frontages in Custom House-street extend a length of 64 feet, while the depth of the two outer buildings is 79 feet; the middle one is 57 feet deep, the diminished length leaving an open courtyard in the rear 22 feet square, from which entrance is gained to the basement floors, and connection with which and tbe street is maintained by a roadway under the arch of tbe Thames Hotel. The block presents from the street a very sub stantial and imposing appearance, tbe archi tect evidently having studied sightliness as well as utility. The buildings are three stories high, the parapet beiug 45 feet above the street. Each building has on each of the open floors two front windows. The whole block presents the appearance of a single building the design being uniform throughout. The style is of tbe Italian order of street architecture which is admirably suited for buildings of this de scription. Mr Dixon is the contractor for the works, the sub-contractors beiug Mr John Lee for the brick and stonework, and Mr Kelly for tbe cement front and plastering, and Mr Craig for the plumbering. Tbe work appears to be well executed and of a good substantial character. The internal arrangements are well adapted for the storing of heavy and bulky goods. Each warehouse has three stories in addition to its basement; each extending the whole depth of the building. Mr D. H. McKenzie has we understand already engaged to take the store next to the Hotel. We are pleased to see Mr James Dilworth laying out bis money in adding to the beauty of the city. It is enterprising men who have the means like bim, who can make the place go-ahead if tbey choose.

FREEMASONRY.

The annual installation of officers of the Ara Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held under the sanction of the. Grand Lodge of Ireland, took place last evening in the Lodge-room at the Masonic Hotel, Brother G H Layers, W.M., presiding, when Brother Robinson, late S.W., was duly pre sented and installed in ancient form, with all the peculiar and impressive ceremonies proper for the occasion. The whole of the arduous duties of Installing Master de volved upon Brother W. J. Rees, P.M., who carried out the work in a highly creditable and effective manner, in which he was ably, assisted by Metsrs. Russell and Jenkins, as directors of ceremonies. On being placed.in the chair, Brother Robinson inverted Brother Hood S W., Brother Mitchell J.W., Brother Russell treasurer, Brother Levy Secretary, Brother Dr. Kidd chaplain, Brothers Cameron and Powley deacons, Brother BuUock IG.; and Brother Porter time out of mind Tyler. The brethren then adjourned from labour to refresh ment provided in Brother Avey s well known liberal style, when, as usual among Sons the healths of the Queen Bro. The Pr"^ Wales, the three Grand. Masters, Prov Grand Master and his officers, the re fiSng and the newly-installed Masters and other Masonic toasts were duly poured, and the brethren retired at Reasonable hour after a pleasant evening at the oldest lodge ia the p?oflnc@»

HARBOUR BOARD.

jAt the ordinary meethig.of the Hr.rbc^ur Hoard thia aiteraoon, the following business was transacted :— PARNELL LANDSLIP. Mr Whitaker's opinion as to the liability of the Board to repair the damages csused in Selwyn Terrace by the landslip, having been elicited, was read. The opinion was to the effect that tbe facts being in dispute, the bearing of the law on this special case could not be laid down with certainty. "Addison on torts," set forth clearly the rights of owners to the natural sup ports of their property. It defended entirely upon facts whether the Board was liable or not. Mr Isaacs observed that the answer left them as they were. After some discussion the matter was re ferred to the Endowment committee. THE LETTEII TO THE " HERALD" ABOUT CAP TAIN BURGESS. A letter was readgfrom Mr W. C. I Wilson, stating that the letter was from one of the Board, but the name could not be given without the gentleman's consent, Mr J. S. Maefarlane with regard to this anonymous letter slandering an officer of the Board, said he rather approved of it. He should have no objection to fathering it. The Chairman observed that perhaps he had better do so. IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT LAND AT THE NORTH SHORE. Captain Dupuis, of the Kosario, in a letter intimated to the Board, who had com municated with him on the subject, that he should submit the question of the rightful ownership of'"new reclaimed land adjoining the Js'iival lieserve at the North Shore to the Government at Wellington. BERTHS OE VESSELS. A letter from Messrs Cruickshank and Co. on this subject was received. PILOT SERVICE. IHThe report of the Committee on this sub ject was received. This refeired to tho receiving aiid accepting of Mr T. MecoPs tender tor building a schooner. The report was adopted. NEW WORKS. The report of the Works Committee re commended several new woi ks. Among these were the cutting of the new road under the cliffs to Freeman's Bay, the extension of the Breakwater, aud others. SALARIES. The following salaries of the officers were agreed to as follows :—Chairman, £200; Secretary, £350 ; Cheque Clerk, £175 ; Clerk, £150 ; Second Clerk, £75 ; Clerk of Works, £450; Chief Pilot and Harbourmaster, £350 ; Assistant-Pilot, £220 ; Harbourmaster and Wharfinger, £300; Assistant-Wharfinger, £180. These salaiies represented in all cases, excepting the Chair man's salary, an advance. The Chairman, in advocating the adoption of the report, spoke in high terms of the efficiency of the officers of the Board. Mr Isaacs suggested that the Chairman's salary should be raised. Captain Daldy said he would rather the salary remain as it was. ACCOUNTS. A large number of accounts were passed for payment to the extent of £1284 ISs 3d.

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We observe that Garett Brothers, of Wakefield-street, are sacrificing the re mainder of their stock of boots and shoes before removing to their new and commo dious building. CoFFi-K !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'r ffixcelsior Coffee deserves preference to ard Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province —\dvt. ES'liortt's Haik-cijtiino Saloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanliness.—(Advt). WANTED, about the sth January, a professional Cook; references re quired. —Apply, Waitemata Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Stab. office. , OTAINTED, for Country Hotel, a 0 V Cook and waiter ; good wages ; references re quired.—Apph to H. S. Meyers «fe Co. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at the Custom House Hotel, Fort-street. ANTED^ by a Gentleman, a comfortable Lodging with board; cither North Shore or suburbs of town- Address with terms to X.V , Stak office. WANTED— A Smart Man for Kitchen Work.—Apply at Moyle's Wharf Dining Booms, Lower Queen-street. ANTED, a vessel of 150 tons register, to proceed to Levuka. —Apply to Mr A. Buckland, or to Mr W. D. Brewer, stat ing wice &c. for the round trip : ANTEDJ a steady Yon th j who can drive ; one aenntomed to the grocery business preferred —T. Thompson, 39. Victoria street X&7 AN TE O, three or four Machinists W and several Iseenlehands for Shirtwork and Underclothing -^-Apply «t 34, Shortland-street WANTED, a General Servant. — Apply to Mrs Waters. Epsom, or S2, Queen s .reet. . WANTED to HELL, New Potatoes, in small or large quantities to the trade only. - R. C. Greenwood, Market. ¥&/ANTED, 2 Circular Men; 2 W Stackers ; a Cirpenters, and several other out side mill hands Permanent employment to good steady hands -C. A. Harris jun. ITSTANTED, an intelligent Youth or VY Young Man, quick at calculations, who has been used to officer work. — Address stating references to A. T. Post office. WANTED, a Nursemaid; also, a Gene ral Servant.-Apply to Mr Marks, baotmaker, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, 100 Men for the Kai para Railway. — Apply on the "Works, Riverhead. WANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-street. ANTED, an Apprentice to the Drapeiy. - Holloway and Garlick, City Hall. . WANTED, a first-class respectable Servant, with references, for a gentle man's family at North Shore ; good wages. Must be able to make butter.—Apply to the Publisher for particulars. WANTED, a comfortable Apartment within the vicinity of Wellington street or Freeman's Bay.—Address, A.M., Star office. WANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'s Dying and Cleaning Establish ment h»s been REMOVED from Shortland-streel; to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery. Indies and gentlemen waited upon for orders by leaving their address by post or at the office, Wellesley-street Kast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. — ■ ■ WANTED, early in March, a good General Servant for Epsom.—Apply Mr J. Brown, Symonds-street. Refereticea required. WANTED, without delay, Boys' Heads for 1,500 Hats, at 9d and Is.- E. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. TQOAKD AND RESIDENCE for a lady JtS and gentleman, or two gentlemen; no other boarders.—Apply ->tar office. x "TjWR FBEIGHT or CHaRTEK, the Jj schooner Jessie Henderson.—Apply to Captain Robinson. TJfTANTED KNOWN, that the most VV useful Christmas Present ib a Princess Sewing Machine. To be had of W. C. Dennes, Wakefield-street. \\r ANTED KNO WN.—The under- W signed have always on hand a large supplyof Newcastle and Bay of Islands Goal; »^o,best Cut mand Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custo-



j IPfJA STEB the ladies of Auckland "to y % know Mis Colls' has not disposed of | her Registry-office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opj^osita Army and Navy Hotel _ WA 4TED KNOWN, tbat itlli man's Celebrated Rovrl Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c, continues to give ilu greatest satisfaction te all wtio use it. Ji is a<e iaji cure for Lameness, Swellings, spvo.ins. Over rsj.cbm, Bruises, Sores, and Cats of every kir.j First-rate local testimonials may be seen oa application. —£Ole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Quten street ______ Wl LS T E D . X SA U W JN, 1 » THAT K. D. SYK B S 3as }U3t received ex Hydaspes, a fin?, assortment o-' Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Erglish), all marked. Gold Lockets, Alioii niurcs Chains and Alberts Kichol Savor Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platcdward, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :— K. B. Sykes, Upper Queen-street. Ltte presid9nt of the Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of sscrnd charge for 12 months. Working men's Watcl.es. ¥[7AJNTED, the general public to * know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Ked-firum Felloes, &c, &c. always on hand. A large supply o£ the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand \M AN X E .D, 500 tons of Old !J * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Uags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, ofec, it BAT7-VE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Vlarket, Qrieen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager WANTED KNOWN; that a * * tarrible slaughter is now being peroetrated n "Wakefield-street in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boota and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin Bouse, Wake- Beld-streat. OTF ANTED—-To Purchase a First-class W Single-barrelled GUN, No. 11 or 12 bore, to be left at Mr Arthur's Auction Mart TO-MORROW, with owner's address and price wanted enclosed, and addressed A.B. Only a first-class one will do. _T_T ANTED—To Let in Chapel-street, a W- Six-roomed HOUSE.—Apply to A. MaCKIE, Albert-street. ANT&D —To Purchase or Kent a House and Shop, or to Purchase a suitalle Building; Allotment, at Freeman's Bay. Tarms cash.—Apply to Caetwbight and Sox. 20, Shortland-street. T&7ANT-D, a strong Lad. —Apply ■' * W. O. .CawpbHll, We Hington-stroßt. V^.A'^TrD, immediately, a Fur • ? niahed Betlroom, with partial board, in a qnieb family. Terms must bra moderate.— Address, stating fnll particular* to X V Z , office of this paver \A'I ANTED Kii OWN, that D ** * Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds cf Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Loors, Moul dings, Broad' Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Is ;rk and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house gireei. %%J ANTED, Everybody to know ¥¥ thatW. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, ia appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep._ A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, 'logins, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second CoaoiziiTOWt 'C-er Jubilee just opened. ANTED, Purchasers for China Ton, SetSj Toilet Sets, Dinner Services, &c. Also Glass C-ps and Ss.uoe.rs, Plates, Dishes, Com p-.rts, Baskets, Cacdlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable juife landed ex Hydaspes, Wai tangi, &c . at C. Meritt's, 51,Victoria-itreet, few doors above *lbert-street %JkJ ANTftD, the public to call and Vt examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 3< 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is fid. large assortment of all the la'est styles. Solar, Duk-s, Oxfords, Knowsley, h*rlie, Prince, Baton, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c — Kord. Potter, and Co, ihe i'autheon, Queen street ,'%Xi AJSTJfiD KNoWN, that The ▼ v Pantheon is the only Hovfe in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers,,, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 35s ; Galatea and s-ac Coats, from 20s ; Hiding Habits, from 60s ; B rys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article. 4-.s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. Queeu-street \ft/AJNTED KWOWJ*, that tbe V V PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments.— Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. \AJ ANTED, to call special attention V* to out 15s Trousers to order, made from ail wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -Ford, ('otter <Jk Co. The Pantheon Queen street. *£f AE«'.l>'l) INOWJS, that .Ford, 9 v Potter * Co are very busy ; our orders iv creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Qneen-stteet. y^ ANTfiD KiNO WIS R. C H ALM ERS, •PLUMBER AND GASFITTEKS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfttting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and r'lriired First-class work uuftranteed fTENDERS Wanted for Rawing JL Timber for two Dams C. A FIARBIS, Jttn. Wnan?apoua 21st Decmhe-, 1874. %,\f AJNTJSD to EL.L (cheap), V 9 White Lead, Galvanisefl Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, *c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRKD SaaAKT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. "1 f\S. REWARD.— Lost, a black retriever A. J Hog, answers to the name of "Snow ball." Any person detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. — f-amuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. ' ______ CAPITAL Four-roomed House near Free man's Bay, with good well of water and garden ; immediate possession ; price, £150. Terms easy ; the proprietor leaving for the South this week.—Apply to W. F. Ham mond, Shortland-street. 8~ PlilNG VILLA SJSMINAJiY, PONHONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ADDEY request their Pupils t" Re-assemble on Monday. Illh January. Town Pupils may have Quart«rly Tickets for Mr Y. Quick's 9 a.m. omnibua by laaving their names at his office. , r^O SHIPWRIGHTS AND M OiHERS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lessons in Drafting ana laying off.—Address by letter to W.F.W., Stab office. Auckland. TO LtT, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minute* walk of the Union Bank. —Appl; to F, li. Prime, 22, Insurance Bnildicgs. 1 the Pi NTH BO .^ you can get a good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. fTIAUKANGA DISTEICT. BAY OF PLE? TV, JETTY AT WHAREROA. Supsiintendent's Office, Auckland, December 15,1874. No eligible Tender having been received for the Election of the above, fresh Tende s are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 4th January next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-sii;eet. and at the residence of the Pilot, Tauranga. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent, NNISKILLEN- LODGE, ROYAL OBA.SGE LODGE, No 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier 18th Night of the Engagement of MISSMAY HOWARD. Production of the Grand Old English Comedy, THE SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER. Widow Cheerley .. .. MISS MAY HOWARD To conclude with Planche'a Great Burlesque, THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS. i Prince Graceful .. .. Miss Ciaba Stephenson (Her Re-appearance) King Very-So-So .. .. Mr Sam Poole t-rincessLucidora.. .. Miss Patty Holt In Preparation-ARRAH NA POGUE. Pries of Admission :-Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. CHRISTIAN CONCERT COMPANY. CITY HALL. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! THE THIRD CONCERT Will be given THIS (Tuesday) EVEN IK G, December 29, 1874, When MISS CHRISTIAN will sing -I—The Wanderer (Fesca) 2—Auld Robin Giay "The real heroine of 'be evening was Miss Christian whose • auld Robin Gray' was simply *x.misite' T litre is no ther word for the charming natural style oi this jweeteßt of ail sweet ungers."- Sydney Evening Net's. Axui.xn- 9., l*/3 ~ Miss Onristias will ako ang in fludwk See the lands appears in tight/ and "Whats o the steer, kummer ?' Front Seats, 4s ; Unreserved. 2s 6d ; Back Seats ... ... Ose Sh-llinq. QPORTS! SPORTS! ELLERSLIE GARDENS. NEW YEAR'S DAY ATHLETIC SPORTS. Owing to the great success of the SPORTS on BOXISG-DAY, large additions have been made to the amounts to be givan as prizes on FRIDAY next. The following is the PROGRAMME :- PRIZES. Ist 2nd £s. d. £s, d. 11 o'clock-200yds Pace (handicap). First prize, a Cup, value, Jt's ; 2nd prize, £1 11 15-Running High Jump .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 11 30-Hurdle Eace, 120 yds .. 300.. 10 0 11.45— Putting the Stone.. .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 12-One Mile Handicap .. ..5 0 0..10 0 12 15-Wheelbarrow Race .. 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 12 30-Quarter Mile (Handicap) First prize, Cricket Set, value, xA : 2nd prize, £2 12 45-Sack Race 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 I—Byciclo Ra.e, One Mile First priz<? a Valuable Gold Ring ; second prize, Scarf Ring Entries for the 200 yards, and the Mile Handicaps have Closed Entries for the other Races will be received up to 10 am on THURSDAY next The High Jump, Putting the Stone, Wheelbarrow, and Sack Scrambles, will close on the ground Entrancs Fees, of 2s 01, with coleurs, to be sent to Mr A. KING, fcTAR office "ZT TpOR POVERTY BAY j£|3o|few JO AKD EAST COAST. m^gSSBH The*§choonsr Rover Will sail as above TO-MOREO W (Wednesday), the 30th instant. For freight or passage, apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house street. pO R LONDON JP DIRECT. SAIL ON Oii ABOUT THE amammm^—m 15lH j ANUAR y, i 875. The well-known Regular Trader City of Auckland, Capta?n RiLts. having now almost completed load ing, will sail as above. Balances of passage money must be paid before the 6th, and all accounts agaiatt the vessel rendered in duplicate at our office before the 12th of January. CRUICKSHANK & CO,, Agents 16, Queen-street, Auckland, December 29, 1874. POWSONBY.— A genteel Cottage Beridence. with well of water and large fruit garden, comprising three allntoents. Prii,e, £18" on easy terms ; 'mmtdiate possession.— Apply to W. F. Hammond f Shortland-street. UCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. *!he Annual Picnic will beheld at Vauxhall Gar dens oaNEW YEAR'S DAY. Double Tickets. 10j, can be obtained from Mr -aunders. Tailor, Queen street, or any of the non-commissioned officers of the Corns Ji Volunteers belonging to othe* companies wishing to join can obtain tickets »s above. The Company and Band will vara^e at the Market House, ai. 9 *.m si;arp. on the morning of the picnic Cap fJovsrs and belts to be worn. By order of the Captan. fSOPJ R V WARD. Improvement Commissioners' Offica, Auckland, December 29,1874. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give tuch information to the Police as will lead to the conviction of- the person or persons who DE3- TROYEO the LIME TREES on the west side of Princes-street, near the Drill-shed, on the night of the 23th, or early on the morning of the 29th inst. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. AUCKLAND HARBOUR £_%__ BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD I Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 28th Dec, 1874 A reward of Ten Pounds will be paid to any person who will give such information to the Police as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who ast fire to the bush, which is now burning. | >n tho South-western side of the Island of Rangitoto WILLIAM 0. DALDY, Chairman STONE LIME! BTOSiE Llm¥l^- The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Chftrge to the trade, is 2ii a bushel (ba.s to returned).—Apply to W. KiRBY, corner of Queen and Wake field-street a. AKER'S HIBERNICON will S*rt«.«s ob UinXR from Thsmw.



LOST-Between the 28th of November and the 2nd of December, an order drawn upon C. A. Harris, of Auckland and Wangapoua, in favor of Henry Nay smith.-- ] The finder will be rewarded by bringing it to | this office, and the public are hereby cautioned against dealing with the same, i payment being stopped- Henry N aysmtth. #5 X M] _Z A R D LOST, lost evening, between Barnett's | Pork Shop and Coburg-street, a small Brown Leather PUttSE, containing money. Ihe | above reward will be paid to any person re- & turning the same at Mr Eggmton's, Coburg- p street. ■__ . . i.l LOST, on Foxing Day, on the Whau Road, a Black Merino Cape, trimmed with crape.-Please return the same to Messrs Cochrane « Store. Fort-street. _____—— — "' UCKLAND CUP HANDICAP - SWEEP. Winners are reque ted to take notice that payments , will Srmade TH«S EVENING, 29th tost, at 8 o'clock, at the Globe Hotel. BVRR. TO LET—Two or Four Furnished Rooms, with use of Kitchen, in a first-class ) situation in Symonds-street.-Apply at the office of this paper. _____ ate WIN Gr MAO RiiN E c*. I am now agent for allthe old-established and best Srwine Machines known, viz. Singes cmm»s, awe!, Howe "improved, Wh- eler and XT* OX • BMV and Pilings'improved "Little Stranger and *-»« A. large Stork to select fron . a printed g«*ra.tee givenVtt each mach-ne, uu t k-p it ra Srder for twelve months free 0 Jharge. Kepa.rs pro perlydone. *****$• ™* fg L op, The Fining Shop. Vnl.-ar, L tre. k. LL persons having drawn Horses or Tickets in tbe Occident*! Ho.el Melbo^r . ( up Sweep are requested to call at pnoe and r .:-iv« their money. . _ E. PEI KINS. ASSOCIATION^ SOCIAL GATHERING AT ELLERSLIE. The Annual Meeting will be heldL»l EUers lie Gardens, on WEDNESDAY, 30th mst. Train leaves Auckland at 11.1 0 a m The Right Reverend Bishop < owie t as kindly oroinised to deliver an address on " The Training of Junior Teachers Tickets, including refreshments, 4s. Members of School Committees aud intndi of education will be welcome. HENRY WORTHINGTON, Secretary. TO-MORROW. AT THE COE NE R MART. THE Subscriber has received in structions to sell by auction at the Corner Mart, To morrow, December 30, at 11 c clock, For the benefit of whom it may concern. 211 bags Sydney MAIZE Ex Wonga Wonga, marked H, G. S~Tb BIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, WATER TANKS, LEAD PIPING, &c, &c, &c. E. & H. ISAACS TT7ILL sell by auction, on board the Yf Assaye, from London, The whole of (he Immigrants' Cabin Fittings, Piping, &c„ &c SALE AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK SHARP. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. 1 GILT MIRROR. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, tfort-Btreet, on Wednesday next, 30th inst, at 11 o'clock, Handsome Drawing-room Suite (in blue striped rep) consisting of—Couch, 2 Arm chairs and six Chairs, Hair seated SJa, Couch and fur Chairs, Large Gilt Mirror, Carpets, Cheffon niers. Writing Table and Pheon Holes. Crockery, Perambulator, Kimu Canopy Bed stead, Duuble and Single Iron Beds cads, Mattresses, Paliaises, Chests Drawers, Wash stands, .tables, Cooking Utensils, -c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON,. Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DF,CEMBKL 31. THE Subscriber has received instructions to sell by auction That WOODEN COTTAGE in Albert street, near Maseheld's Brick Build ings, on Thursday, December 31, at 11 o'clock IVlust be removed on or before ihe 9th day of January, 1875. Terms : —Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, . Auctioneer. TO-MORROW NuON. TO BE SOLD~ BY AUCTION, JL pKODUCH—6OO bags Barley, 60 s,ck* Mlt * tons Flour, 50 cases Apples, 40 sides goo-i iUglau Bacon, Cheese, Butte*. Oatmeal GROCERIES—IO J-Chests Tea, Vestas, 40 case* J*ms, Marmalade, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS—* l -'upe rlor Chest of Tools, Revolver, a New Revolver and Case. Brushware, Earthenware, Harness, a use ful Pianoforte, R. ARTH ÜB, Auctioneer. EARTHENWARE, CHINA GLASS • WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFORTES. Ex Assaye, ekom London. NOW IN HA RJB OUR. OA PACKAGES of Assorted 4j\J EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASaW-iRE, FILTERS, ftc, Toilei Sets, Chambers, Plates, Didies, Cohered Dishes, Soup and oauce Tureens, lowers and Basins, Cups and j-auctrs, - Teapots, ino*ls, Tea and Breakfast Sets, Cup« and Saucers, Milk, Cream, Sugar "lops, Muffins, *g«: Cups, White and Gold and Blue figured eets of Jugs, Oandlestioks, &c, »c. Tumblers (mounted and out), Filters, &c, 2 Pianofortes . ■ ■- ~ To be sold by auction as soon as landed. Terms—Cash. R.ARTHU R, Auctioneer. . TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30. CITY MART. STOCK OF A COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow (Wednesday), 30th instant, at 11 o'«lock, . btock of a Country Storekeeper, comprising— Lrapery and Clothing - ■ AKO, . A Lot of Boots, colonial-made, comprising- Men's, Women's, and Children's, In fir.trfciW condition. - Tei-iae— Cssli.