I-^T^ncatechism. The pupils Wr several recitations and sang M ft ve *,velv. »nd the room was hunS S effefh fancy work executed by them. W ff/.. e of the examination the Rev. j *»'3 presided at the distribution of a accompanied each with a few ** ? D t ! remarks. The following girls Prop Jessful in securing rewards :— Ks. pisses Sarah Moore, arithmetic, Lonergan, geography, a writing f Margaret Moore, a workbos:; Mary *hnaean, history, an album j Margaret 0 v for fancy work> a work-box ; '^f Carey, grammar, a book. In the tfj r«i«H9 the following girls received md Misses C. Rutledge, P. Watson, *rtSJ J- O'Neill, and M. ■ third class: A. Gayne, M. O. 0{( Carrol, A. Beaton, R. Clark, and ft", fourth class: E. Moore, E. Rut j Ireer, T. Watson, and M. R. '(ran At the close of the distribution, o / Father Fynes made a few re the progress made by the scholars «the last half-year, and the interesting edings were brought to a close by the r en singing the National Anthem.

AMUSEMENTS.

IS THE THEATRE. W are glad, to notice that the various Inter-attractions do not seriously interfere Eh the attendance at the Prince of Wales ieatre. Last night there was a large num- Enf sight-loving visitors in the house to fLss the representation of Robertson's Isehool," which was put upon the stage, I'th its' scenery and effects, in a manner flidi was most creditable to the manage ment Miss Howard was admirable in the liraoter of Bella, in which this eminent rjiste B hone to great advantage. Mr Deer- M 3 Beau; Mr Poole as Krux ; Mr Collier ■ Jack Poyntz; and Mr Booth as Lord Ljfoy, sustained their parts with tact and lament. Miss Patty Holt played the part Waomi with her accustomed light-hearted- and vivacity. The concluding farce of »furo him out," formed a capital ending to .(rood evening's amusement. The drama, ilch is one of great excellence, will be re nted to-night.

IRISH SCENES AND CHARACTER. Baker's grand Hibernicon was well patro ,ised last evening in the City Hall. The presentations of the most charming spots If' Erin, associated with the sweetly pensive nelodies of Tom Moore, were exceedingly •leasing to the audience. The programme tas the same as on the previous evening, ud gave great delight to the hundreds in ijtendance.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Faccination Prosecutions.—Election of Mayor A fierce thunderstorm last night passed irer the district but did no damage. At the Police Court to-day there were lamerous prosecutions under the Public Health Act, for breaches of the vaccination filiations. Several were withdrawn. In itbers certificates had been obtained showing that vaccination had [been successfully per srmed, although the certificates wereg not ait to the Inspector. In one instance it appeared that the Public 'accinator had not sent the certificate within ke prescribed time, and the Inspector was idered to take proceedings against him. In lother it was proved that the party had glected to vaccinate, and a fine of 5s and its was inflicted.

it the annual meeting of the Borough mcil to-day the accounts were submitted, tMr Davies re-elected Mayor unanimously.

COROMANDEL.

(From our Own Correspondent.) | This day. 300 lbs. of specimens were got|from the lokatea yesterday. There is nearly half iton of specimens in hand, and more coming

rat. , . A large parcel of specimens is on hand itom the Royal Oak. The Union Beach directors here are favourable to giving Mr George Black, manager, £500 or even £600 a-year rather than lose him. He is cheap at the money.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Southern Cross left for Auckland at six this morning. Passengers: Messrs Kelly, Wilson, Simpson, Screates, Hammock, Chadwick jun., Gratse, Douglas, Lyell, Miss Oman, and Miss McKay.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent). This day. House struck by Lightning. [ A heavy thunderstorm occurred this morn ing. One house was struck with lightning, [ad a family of five narrowly escaped. [The Ngatiwakaue, Tukurangi, and other jhbes meet shortly to discuss politics.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Mr Fox and his Nephew. le Post says it is a pity when relations I out, yet sad to say Mr Fox and his Wished protege, A. F. Halcombe, are now "t daggers drawn." There is war to the foe between the patron and his dependant, feiuse the former wants to make the Field m teetotal Utopia, and the latter has gone 'hies with certain other publicans and j'ners in getting a public house established ftein.

'rojected Marriage in High Life le projected marriage in high life between 'itl-known younsj lady, of gresd; natural 'Ws, and a gentleman recently arrived »oi England in the Hydaspes, has bden wojnoff. The affair was so far settled that tte>ridesmaids had been invited to get all m finery ready. The wedding-day was foe and wedding breakfast ordered, when jjhsthe young lady changed her mind. Thetfended husband shook the dust off his "Wat once, and departed for Australia, so 48 tout an ocean between him and his in- fair one.

m High Price of Land. 1\ small freeholds each with only 20 feet -outage, in a suburban street, sold yestday for £650.

NAPIER.

Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. . ivil Suit by an Immigrant. a « utated that a civil action, brought by an immigrant, against Capt. ggh and Surgeon Dale, of the ship *obiton, in which damages were laid at ij been compromised, by payment of *9um money to Lydia/ . &*ni!_. on the 14th — Queen, schooner, Sytt ickland. 15th—Result, steamer, «cm& cr ty Bayand Auc kland. Ufoi Knight, of the Bebingfcon, writes \ othocal papers explaining the reasons for V^fcising the action brought by Lydia M. I He says that owing to ill-health he zSjfb to appear in Court, and prefers to "tttlep action to detaining himself and ship sU l Dext Su Preme oourt sitting. He /atesft had he |remained here he himself w°n%e sued the plaintiff. jPjing of the Supreme Court. pee Johnston opened the Supreme stt? morning. In his charge the judge UWtKedtho jury on the sonditioa of

this portion of his judicial district. There are only four simple cases on the calendar. He was glad that the considerable influx of population that had taken place under the present policy, had not led to one result that might have been anticipated. There was no sign as yet of any proportion of the criminals or dangerous class of the home country having obtained any hold in the colony, but they might reasonably expect before long to have to provide against the establishment of a criminal class. He felt very strongly the necessity of making this provision, but thought the pun ishment of crimes rife in the colony should be such as to put them down with a strong hand, but they did not always act up to this opinion, as the manner in which punishment was carried out was neither corrective nor deterrent. He hoped the day was not far distant when punishment would be so severe that people would be frightened to commit a crime —The Grand Jury found a true bill against William Blackmail, for stealing a horse on August 24, at Poverty Bay. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to eighteen months' hard labour. The prisoner was a recent immigrant at Auckland", and had been forwarded to Poverty Bay.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr Macandrew turns the first sod of the Ocean Beach and Peninsula railway on Thursday, so it will begcompleted to Forbury by March for the race meeting.

CITY COUNCIL.-This Day.

ELECTION OF MAYOR

A special meeting of the City Council was held this day at noon for the annual election of Mayor and other business. Present—H. Isaacs, Esq., Mayor (presiding), Councillors Prime, Brett, Daldy, Cosgrave, Macready, Hurst, Buchanan, and Holdship. ADOPTION OE ACCOUNTS. His Worship, in bringing forward the adoption of the accounts, said he was pleased to see the improvement which was mani fested in the management of the affairs of the city. Mr Prime raised the question of whether a recommendation of the auditors that} a sum of £250 for collecting be dis allowed, should be attended to or not. After some discussion, the subject was dismissed, the item being left as it was. viz., charged to the general account.—Councillor Daldy objected to the style of the accounts; he saw no necessity for such a statement. —The Mayor pointed out that the law compelled such a statement. A dis cussion took place in which the stated value of the city endowments (£20,000) was criticised. Cr. Holdship said it looked strange and unbusinesslike that when they had power to raise £50,000 and had only raised £20,000, the security should only be represented as £20,000. Mr Goldie was introduced and explained the extent to which the auditors had assisted at making out the accounts. Ultimately it was generally agreed that the matter should be left to be discussed by the Finance Commit tee. Cr. Brett proposed and Cr. Buchanan seconded the adoption of the accounts. This was carried unanimously after Cr. Daldy had pronounced a well earned eulogy on the im provement effected under the mayoralty of Cr. Isaacs. mayor's salary. On the motion of Cr. Hurst, the salary of the Mayor for the ensuing year was fixed at the same amount as last year. THE ELECTION MAYOR. The next business was the election of Mayor for the ensuing year. On the'&'re duction of the business, Councillor C-Sgruve rose, and after stating that it was th '_, custom in all well-regulated community : to elect as Mayor the senior Councillor, proposed Coun cillor Prime for that office. He was sure that no gentleman was better qualified for the post. If he was not suitable for the office he ought to be, for be had been well primed by the Town Clerk (laughter).— Councillor Holdship, after paying a

tribute to the merits of Mayor Isaacs, seconded Councillor Prime's nom ination. Ihey had seen from past expe rience of that gentleman's career as a Coun cillor that whatever he took in hand was done thoroughly, and they might have every con fidence his new duties would be efficiently discharged. — Mayor Isaacs said before vacating his seat he should like to say a few words. He was very sorry he could not give more of his time to the city affairs, more especially as he had been asked to fill the office of Mayor a second time. He had to thank the Councillors for the assistance they had given him during his term of office. He should not have been able to get through his duties as satisfactorily as he had done with out the co-operation he had met with from all. Although it was not always beneficial that all the members of a public body should be of one opinion, he thought the Councillors !of Auckland did good by working to gether, and no one who occupied the position of Mayor could fail to do his work well owing to their assistance. In conclusion, he thanked the ratepayers for the honor they had done him in having twice elected him to the Council. He should be shortly, as they knew, retiring from public life, but he should not do so without first giving his best attention to the affairs of the city. He trusted to see an influential citizen elected to his seat in the Council. He was quite sure no one, however high in position, need be ashamed to sit at that table. He had much pleasure now in making way for his successor, Mayor Prime (Cheers) After the new mayor had taken his seat, Councillor Isaacs said he had intended to allude to the complaints against the officers of the Corporation. He thought the system more to blame than the officers. They laboured under great difficulties, but he was confident that when any particular duty had to be done, it was well done. Mayor Prime thanked the Board for placing him in the position they had. It had always been his desire to do his duty to the citizens, and was proud to feel he had succeeded. If they (the Board) gave him their co-operation he was sure he should get through the work all right, and when it be came time for him to resign he had no doubt he should be able to do it with the reflection that the affairs of the city had not suffered in his hands. Before sitting down the Mayor paid a graceful tribute to the merits of his predecessor. The Council here adjourned.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1874.



COFFEE ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standar Coffees both delicious and strong. .Brown, Barrett, and Co 's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness flavoury Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery es lishment in town and province.—Advt. Shortt's Hair-odtxino Saloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel. First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanlipess.—(Advt).



WANTED a good respectable Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Messenger, Queen street. WANTED, two Boys and a Man.— Apply to H. P. Hayden, Cordial Manufacturer, Wakefield-street. WANTED, 2 or 3 good Carpenters.— Apply immediately, Arnold and Markie, Ponsonby road, opposite Kinslay store. WANTED, a strong Lad for machine department.—Apply, at once, to the Star office. WANTED, by a respectable person, Situation with a family going to Sydney. Highest references. —Address, by letter, A. Thomson, Star office. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to E- Darby, United States Boarding house, Queen-street. WA?frEl>j Jbouse Carpenters.— Anpiy to3R. naum, Newtea Bcrna.



WANTED, for Epsom, about the first j week in January, a General Servant, I with references.—Apply to Mrs. Joseph Brown, Symonds-street, on Friday, 18th instant, between 12 and 2 o'clock. WANTED, a thorough man Cook, and a smart Lad to wait at table, for a first-class country hotel; a Man able to use a scythe, another able to Milk and be useful; a good female Cook for town, a Nursemaid, and a few female Servants for the country.— Hsnnaford's Registry, High-street. WANTED TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, Parnell Rise. — Apply, Star office, tw WANTED, an active Youth, one accus tomed to wait at table preferred ; also, a strong Lad for the kitchen.—Apply, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, also a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Thomas Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. WANTED, by a lady engaged in busi ness during the day, Board and Residence.—Address, stating terms, etc., C.J., office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN, that W -0. DENNES, Wakefield-street, has 100 Splendid Sewing Machines inStock.Jand 100 shortly to arrive. WAR TED, a situation in office or store ; good references. —Apply E.T., Stab office. WANTED, a Youth to Milk.—Apply to Mrs. Edwards, Regent-street, Kyber Pass, near Seafield View. "TTTANTED, a General Servant.—Apply V V to Miss Fenton, J. Cosgrave and Co. ¥¥7 AN TED, a Boy about 12, able to milk. V^ —Apply on Wednesday at 12 o'clock Star Office. W~AKTED, a Youth about U ; lo~v garden work.—Apply at this office. WA MTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, *c , continues to give the greatest satisfaction te all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swell ing«, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, aud Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application, -bole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN.—The tinder signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut "Wood. Yards : Between Eort and Custom house-street, next Isae.-js' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. TO-ANTED KNOWN, that J. v v MORRISON Is prepared to executeall kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices.—Address Star office. W'"'""XJST*T" ED"E NO WN — Just opened at Stretton's, top of <!rey-street, "Wools and Canvasses, Honitou Braid, Tassels and Cords, Tea Coseys, Toilet Bag?, Braids and Fringes, Rosette Papers, Christmas Gifts, &c. WANTED TO LET-A comfortably furnished Bedroom, in a pleasant locality, with or without board ; no other lodger, and no children.—For address, apply Stab office. TK7 ANTED to BELL (cheap), v W "White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploiißhs, &c. N.B.— Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.— ALFRED SM.AB.T, next to Blue Po3t, Victoria street. "WANTED KNOWN, that D VY Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds ot Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, E oors, Moul dings, BroadS Timber, HOU36 Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fe'.loes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custoni-hoUM- Btreet. Vy ANTED KNUWJN K. D. SYKES, Practical, Watchmaker, Ac., Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a_month,_,£6 Cs. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Bole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep. A certain euro for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignment per Jubilee just opened. ANTED, a first-class Servant for a gentleman's family : good wages to a girl of character ar.d ability ; references required.—Apply for engagement to tha publisher, Stak office WANTED. Subscribers for Edward Wayte's Art Union. The Drawing will take place on the 24th instant' WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, P v ewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BA TTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale an<l retail at redaced prices.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen ar d Wakefield-streets, has on sale .-—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Ltme, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum felloes, &c, &c., always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED, to call special attention to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. — Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. VST ANTED KNOWN, that a V* terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefield-atreet in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. ■ WANTED, a general Servant, must be a good cook ; references required.— Apply to W. R. Fletcher, North Shore. pHOTOGKAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, &c , are now on sale at B. PULMAN'S Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. WANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 25s : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 50s; Bnys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen- TiTANT BD^. E.NUWN R. CHALMERS, d PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. ( WANTED KNOWN, that Eord, Potter & Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the. 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, Porter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street A fBGENTLEMAN with sT.a Ismail fef Capital jnst arrived from London desires to meet with some one In business to assist -All com ttmalofttloaa by letter to W. Rowland, MM A. *m__. ft UfflsvffilVtt &°«se> siwrtiitetotrwt. ___---,:,., sassa



WANTED, Servants to call at Mrs Home's registry office (late Mrs C dls), Wakefield-street. TO SHI jfW R I GSTS AND -*- OIHEKS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years exper'ence, just arrived, will be happy to give .Lessons in Drafting ana laying off.—Address by letter to W.F.W., Stak office, Auckland. X] ORTH SnonE.—To Let, a well -*-^l furnished and comfortably situated house for the summer months.—Apply it. <fe K. Duder, Devon port Store ipLAGSTAFF.—To Let, for a term a Farm containing S4 acres of good soil, laid down to grass, well watered, and securely fenced.— Apply B. and it. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET—Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and 'Boarding School.—Apply to A, K. Taylor, Alberton. A UOELAND COLLEGE. The distribution of Prizes will take place on THURSDAY Evening, the 17th inst, at 7 o'clock. Ttere will be Music and Recitations by the pupils Parents and friends of Education will please to ac cept this invitation. The Bishop of Auckland will preside, WILLIAM TAYLOR, Principal. UCKLAND HAKMOxNIO SOCIETY. Concert UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED till 7tb. January, 1875. E. H. JAGGAR, Hon, See. JJEW SPRING GOOD NEJW DRESS MATERIALS. ! H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIEW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting o*— NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLOEED SILKS NEW FANC¥ SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to his Large Stock Of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORES are un usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKS are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS SCO SELECT PROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Gooda will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt», Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be oleabid out at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN GEELONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &o. H. ATKINS, (I ati Hay and Honeyman).



C< T. PATRICK'S HALL. I FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. ' A MOSIC 4L AND DRAMATIC ENTERTINMENT Will be given in the above Hall by the St Patrick's Juvenile Society, assisted by several Gentlemen Amateurs. The proceeds to be given to Mrs Colgan and family. Tickets, 2s each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p. m. FOUjnD, a Negligee, with initials and date on Back - Tho owner can have the same by applying Stak. office, LOBT, this day, a BOY aboutfsix years old ; dressed in light knickerbocker suit and drab hat ; front teeth out. — *Ny i- formation of him will be thankiully received by Mrs Duff, Grey street. LOST, in Victoria or Drake-street, the January number of the "Reporter," for 1874 ; printed in shorthand. —The finder will greatly oblige by leaving same at Stab, office. LOST.— Supposed to have been left on the beach beyond Kauri Point, on Satur day last, a small Tub lilled with Crockery.— Anyone giving information regarding it at the Star office, will be rewarded. O¥W IN G MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers', Thomas', Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wlueler and Wison, JMussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza.' A large Stock to select frorr A printed guarantee given with each machine, utlwtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. OHUECH OY ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. The friends of this School are invited to be present sn the School-room on FRIDAY, when the .results of , the examinations now going on will be declared, and the Prizes distributed. The chair will be t>ken at 4 p.m. by his Lordship the Bishop of Auckland, J . — ! r|iO BE DISPOSED OF—The well • Jl known and old-established Pawnbrokers' Business I next to the City HaU, carried on successfully for the last j eight years. The proprietor retiring from business.— | For particulars apply to MORRIS MARKS Princi -1 pals only treated Vwith, Ko commission agents or brokers need apply. TT A. 0. B. P. JUL* AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 81. The Half-yearly Meeting of the above-named Branch will bu held THIS KYKNIKU in bt Patrick's Hall, at 8 o'clock. Business - b'or the transaction of the ordinary busi ness of the Branch, and for the Election of officers for ensuiDg six months. B. HAMILL, Secretary. ■fj'LAGSTAFE HUL RESERVE, JO DEVONPORT. Tenders will be received at the Post-office, Devon port, till 8 o'clock, on THURSDAY EVENING, irom persons will to purchase the Grass and Hay on the Flagstaff 11. 11. 1 he highest offer will be accept cd. OLIVER MttYS, Chairman. "RAILWAY SLEEPERS The undersigned is prepared to givethehighestprice for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for ianding. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply to F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station ; Or, Mechanic's Bay. iy O T I C E . Newton and Ponsonby 'Busses will leave the top of College Hill at 7.30 for the Choral Hall To-morrow Night, and will continue to do so while the entertainment lasts. F. QUICK. TO LET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Appl) to F, L. Prime, Y'Z, Insurance BuildiDgs. LOST, between Grafton Road and Barracks, Cold Pendant of Earrings. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to Ryan, Bell and Co., Vulcan Lane. TffOß the Benefit of the Catholic community, and to supply a want leng felt by the ; Catholics of the province, the undersigned begs to intimate that he has OPENED AN ESTABLISHMENT Next to Messrs Hewin Bros., CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREET, For the Sale of Catholic Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pictures, &c, &c, And hopes the cause will meet with that patronage and support it deserves. STATIONERY AND SCHOOL BOOKS. JAMES FLYNN. TjILLERSLIE GARDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. ■ PROGRAMME FOR BOXING-DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. PRIZES. Ist 2nd £ s. d. £ a. d. 100 yds Maiden Race .. .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 BALF-MILE HANDICAP, first prize, the ELLERS LIE CUP, a piece of plate, value £10, or money ; second prize, £2 ; third prize, £1. 300 yds Handicap (open to Ama teurs only) Cricket Set value 5 0 0.. 1 0 0 Wrestling (Cumberland St>le).. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Tilting in the Ring .. .. 3 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Throwing the Hammer .. .. 1 10 0 .. 0 0 0 Hop, step, and Jump .. .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 0 Dancing Highland Fling, Irish •! Jig, and Hornpipe, £1 each Sack Race 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 PROGRAMME FOR NEW YEAR'SDAY, (Ist JANUARY, 1875). £ s. d. £ b. d. 200 yds Handicap (open to Ama teurs only) Cup value .. .. 5 00..1 0 0 One Mile Handicap .. .. 5 0 0 .. 1 0 0 High Jump (Running) .. .. 100..000 Putting the Stone, 161bs .. .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 0 Wrestling (Devon and Cornwall style) .. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Vaulting with the Pole .. .. 100..000 Hurdle Race, 120 yds .. .. 200..100 Wheelbarrow Race (blindfolded) 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Sackßace 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 The term "Amateur" in these competitions shall be nndarstood to apply to Gentlemen who are members of any recognised Rowing or Cricket Club, Officials in the Banks, ard Government offices, Clerks and Warehousemen in wholesale establish ments, and any others approved of by the Committee. ENTRIES. For Ellerslie Cup Handicap, ss. For all other contests, 2s 6d ; to be sent with colours of competitors to Mr A. KING, Evknibg Stab office, by SATURDAY, 19th Decemb r. Handicaps for the Races on the 26th will be pub lished on the 24th December, and those for the Ist ifjumary on the 28th. p. A'TOftfid ivMJ Jj« i» ttttendfttifla on poth d_.fi.,



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier Great and Enthusiastic Success and Last Four Nights of that accomplished Artiste, MISS MAY, HOWARD. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, DECEMBER 16. SCHOOL! SCHOOL! SCHuuL ! SCHOOL ! Last Time ! Lait Timo ! Last Time ! Last Time ! In Preparation—WANDEßlNG HEIR. Seats may be secured at Upton's. Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is pEMPiiRANOiS HALL, ALBiiRT JL STREET. LECTURE By Rev. Db. Antliffe this evening, december 16. Lecture on " Temperance.' To commence at 7.30jP m. A Collection to defray expenses will be made at the close of the Lecture. THURSDAY, will preach at Newmarket, At half-past seyen o'clock pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER IS. Under the Patronage and Presence of Captain Duptjis, and the Officers of H.M.S. Rosakio, On which occasion MISS MAY HOWARD Will appear in great impersonation of CAMILLE, In the Drama of that name.. QITY HALL. The Greatest Success yet achieved in Auckland. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. The Sun and Shadow of Erin, the emerald isle of the sea. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY THE POWERFUL COMifiD* TitOUPE. MR JOHN MORAN in Novelties. The entire Company in something new. First appearance of Mr CHARLES VEBNER This entertainment, which was so successful all through Americi*, is certainly the most instructive and amusing that has yet visited the Australias— . vide Press. . Prices of Amission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Scats, 2s ; Back Scats, Is. The management at the earnest solicitation of several paterfamilias, intend giving a Performance on Saturday Alternoen, for the special benefit of Schools. Next Saturday Afternoon, GRAND MATINEE, Special Million Prices on this occasion only. * Mn CHARLES VEBNER, Business Manager. MADAME A BABELLA QODDARD Begs to announce that she will give her SECOND GRAND CONCERT In the Choral Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, being her last performance but one in Auckland- Madame Goddard will be assisted by Mrs Smythe, Mr Skinner, Mr Rainford, and Her Doehler. Conductor ~ .. .. Mr Harcoart Lee PROGRAMME. Part I. Irio, " The Magic Wove Scarf" (Mountain Sylph), Barnet-Mra Smythe, Mr Skinner, and Mr Rainford Song, "The Heart bowed down" (Bohemian Girl) (Balte)—Mr Rainford Solo Pianoforte fconato in A major. Andante, with variations- minuetto and trio ; finale, Turkish Dance (MozaTt)—Madame Arabella Goddard Song, "Rose softly blooming" (Spohr)—Mrs Smythe Solo Violin, " Tarantella" (Schubert)—Herr Doehler Song, " The moon hath raised her lamp" (Benedict) Mr Skinner and Mr Rainford Part 11. Solo Pianoforte—Grand Fantasia, " Prayer," from Rossini's grand opera, " Mose in Egitto" (Thal berg)—Madame Arabella Goddard BaUad, " Thero is a flower that bloometh" (Wallace) Mr Skinner Solo Violin, "Anna Bolena" (Alard)— Herr Doehler Ballad, " Thee only 1 love" iLinley)-Mrs Smythe Song, " Thus goes the world" (Thirlwall)—Mi Rainford Solo Pianoforte—Grand Fantasia, "Erin," introduc ing the airs " My lodging is on the cold ground,' " The Minstrel Boy," Ac, composed expressly for Madame Goddard by Sir Julius Benedict— Madame Arabella Goddard g Trio. •' Sweet is the breath of morn" (Salaman)— Mrs Smythe, Mr Skinner, and Mr Rainford Madame Goddard will perform on her Concert Iron Grand Pianoforte, manufactured by Messrs Broad wood and Son's for the Vienna Exhibition. Reserved Peats, 7s 6d ; Unreserved, 5s ; Gallery, 3s. Family Ticket, admitting Five to Reserved Seats,, £1 1 is 6d. Plan ef Seats at Mr Upton's, where also may be obtained Tickets for all p»rts of the Hall. Doors open at 7 30, to commence at S o'clock. AT the PANTHEO * you can get a good Tweed Suit made to ore'er and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. TO-MORROW. CITY MAET. TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. Just Landed bx Waitangi. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auctipn, on Thursday, 17th December, at 11 o'clock, A Large parcel of Drapery, Clothing, etc. Tbe auctioneers direct special attention of the trade to the above. A large proportion of the lines to be offered are for absolute sale. Terms liberal. FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS. PIANOFORTE. CHINESE CANE CHAIRS, LINEN PRESSES. HOUSEHOLD Fj'RNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 18th inst, at 11 o'clock. A VARIED ASSORTMENT of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Dark Rosewood PIANOFORTE, by Debain ; Inlaid Centre Tabl", Couches, very handsome Chintz and Lace Curtains. Carpet 3, Crumb Oloth, H«Uatid Furniture Covers, Walnut Pembroke Table, Clocks, Chinese Cane Arm < hairs. Massive Telescope, Dining Table, Di ncr Seivice " Glassware, China Services, Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Hip Baths, Hair Mattresses, Chests of Drawers, Large Linen Presses Table Tressels, Large Meat »afe, Books, Music, &c, &c-. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ,4^9liio»ettTrt,J



THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. tt CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFrS. HANDSOME MARBLE CLOCKS. BRONZE AND OBMOLU FIGURES. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF OLEOGRAPHS (Framed and Glazed) > E. & H. ISAACS ARE instructed by the Importers to submit to auction,*on Thursday next, the 17th instant, at 11 o'clock, The following Goods, well-suited for Christmas Present and New dear's Gifts, contained in 12 cases, viz:— Black, Green, and Red Marble Timepieces, 1 and 8 day Alabaster, Gilt, and Bronze ditto BroDze, Pomond, and Ormolu. Vases and Figures Oleographs, in great variety, embracing the most interesting subjects, well-framed. Also, A splendid Walnut <js.se Pianoforte, Trichord, Trebles ; Just landed in first-ulass condition, made by the famed makers, Owen, Stoddart, and Co. Purchasers are requested to notice this sale. Tho goods are most choice and well worth mention. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SUBURBAN RES IDEN CE AND FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Proprietor to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, December 21, at 12 o'clock, A Farm at Mount Albert, situated on the New North Road, containing 9 acres 2 roods 10 perches, of good volcanic soil, fenced and under cultivation : and on which is erected newly built four-roomed cottage. Also, 3 acres and 10 perches adjoining the above ; good volcanic soil. On both these properties is a spring of water never dry; and 'busses pass them twice daily. Terms:—One-fourth cash, balance can remain on mortgage for 5 years at S per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. SUGAR, SUGAR, akd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, pbom Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY H"AS received instructions from - Messrs Joshua Bros. & Co, to offer for sale by public auction, on arrival of the barque Otago, 10,286 mats Sugar "(From the Yarraville 40 casks Golden Syrup J Sugar Refinery. Samples now onview at the Rooms of the Auctioneo TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. ATTRACTIVE HOUSEHOLD FUKNITUKE, PHAETON, HORSE AND HARNESS, VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, MAHOGANY BOOKCASE AND SIDE BOARD, GERMAN ESCRITOIRE. AT MOUNT ALBERT. THE -(Subscribers have received in structions from Walter Ogilvy, Esq., to sell at his residence, Mount Albert, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, comprising- One of Collar,! and Collard's SPLENDID PIANO FORTES, in Rosswood, with all tbe newest improvements : German ESCRITOIRE, very Superior: Walnut Music Stool and Music Wagon, Walnut Card Table, DEVONPORT ■with secret spring drawer ; Walnut Fancy Table and Whatnot, mounted in plate glass; four Chairs and Arm Chair to match, with Work Chair and two Pancy Folding Chairs ; large MANTEL M1RBOK; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrue, Crimson and WMie Curtains and Curtain Pole 3. very choice ENGRAV INGS, Fender and Poli.hed Steel Fireirons, Elegant Vases, Lustres and Parian Marble Ornaments, Handsome Mahogany SIDE BOARD. Sofa Bed (making arm chair or child's cot), Morocco-covered Easy Chair, Fine Mahogany BOOKCASE; Valuable Marble U-day TIMK-PiECE, striking hours and half-hours ; Chess Taftle, Olass and China Ware large size Double Iron Bedstead, two Superior Feather Beds, Hair Mattress. Marble-top Washstand, Toilat Set, Chest Drawers Shower Bath, Gentleman's and Lady's Bows and Arrows ; TELESCOPE and Stand, by Negretti and Zambra ; London made Fishing Rods, Gentlemen's and Ladies Saddles and Bridles, by Peat; Elegant Four-wheeled PHAETON and Bay CAR RIAGE HORSE and Harness; Mangle, Cooking Stove and Kitchen Utensils This elegant and handsome M£nage was selected by the owner for his own use in London, from the best makers, and is in every way a superior selection of Household Furniture usually to be seen to the colonies 'Bosses will leave the Re ms for Mount Albert at 10 o'clock on the morning of the sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. FURNITURE SALE, UPPER QUEEN STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Batt (who is leaving for Europe) to sell, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, The ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com prising—Piano, by Bord ; Cbififonniers, Tables, Chairs, Chest of Drawers, Bedsteads, Crockery Kitchen Utensils, &c , &C. UPPER QUEEN-STREET, A FEW DOORS PAST KARANGAHAPE ROAD. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM CONCERNED. Ex Mail Steamer. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on To-morrow, 17th December, at 11 o'clock, 1 Case Ribbons, more or less damaged. Terms —Cash. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18. AUCKLAND ANNUAL RACES, DECEMBER 26, 1874 ; AND JANUARY 1 AND 2, 1875. BOOTHS, GATES, BARS, Etc B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed by the Btewards of the Auckland Jockey Club to sell by auction on Saturday t next, the 10th instant, at 1 o'clock, THE GRAND STAND BARS AND LUNCHEON BOOM, BOOTHS, GATES, REFRESHMENT STALLS, SPORTS) HORSE YARDS, AND CARDS OP THE ANNUAL RACES, To fee held at ElleraUe on December 26 aft*