4 REFRACTORY SAILOR. j '. 'ife^Sbws Wilber," in addition to being j 0 f cinmkenness and disorderly con- X,% was charged with assaulting Sergt. Qaunderson in the execution of his duty and demoting to rescue a prisoner. Thislc« arose out of the former. Both prisoner's were "pals "and Weber on seeing IhP constable taking Annan interfered, say thev would have to take him too org neither. The charge was proved by Sergt. Saunder- j 50 nand|ConstableSheals and Eis Worship, after commenting upon the seriousness of the j Loud charge brought against tho prisoner, sentenced Mm in each case to pay a fine of i 403 and costs, or go to prison for fourteen ASSAULT. ! Mary Malyon was charged with assaulting Fllen Caffray by throwing her down and lumping on her on Monday night. Prosecutrix said she wished to withdraw the charge. j£is Worship consented to allow the j withdrawal of the charge, but recommended ' the prisoner to leave off jumping or she mi<dit jump herself into Mount Eden. j ° DEMENTED.

James McDonald, who has been remanded upon a charge of lunacy, was brought up again and remanded till to-morrow for the production of medical testimony.

SUPREME COURT.

QUARTERLY CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Yesterday—Continued

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

charge of sheep-stealing. Rihiri Mangarau, Ihaka, and G. S. Butcher having also been examined, prisoner vas discharged.

CATTLE STEALING

George Martin was arraigned upon an in dictment charging him with having killed a cow, belonging to Mr John Lamb, on the 18th October last. Mr Brookfield opened case for the prosecu tion, and Mr Beveridge for the defence. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. John Lamb, the first witness, deposed : I am a miller residing at Riverhead, and about three years ago I imported a cow from "Victoria. She was worth £30, and she was left in the charge of my son John, on the Kumeu flat. I never parted with tho cow ; she would now be six years old. I saw a portion of the hide of ihe "cow at the Police Court on the Sth November. I had other cattle running in that district. I have no doubt but that the hide I saw was the hide of my lost cow.

George Jeffrey, detective officer, deposed thatonthe29thOctober I went with Constable Gallagher and Alexander Lamb to the dis trict of the run. Arthur .Deacon pointed out to me a spot about fifty yards from Martin's house, where I found the remains of a beast. Over the paunch were sfcrown a quantity of firewood and wood ashes. I then went along the railway line, and met a man named Good, and in his house saw the prisoner Martin in the kitchen. Good then said to Martin. "Here is a pretty go, Jeffrey has come up for you for killing Lamb's strawberry cow." Prisoner said, "They have to prove that." He then went into the bed-room to change his clothes, and Good followed. Good then spoke to me, and said, "Martin did not know who's she was, —she got down into the hush and broke her neck; and they thought they might as well have some of the beef and salt it as well as let it lie there and rot, and it would be wise to make as little noise about it as possible." I searched the premises, and found a quantity of recently salted beef. On the 7th of Novem ber last I again went up there with Dalton, and found another quantity near the spot where I had previously found the paunch. We searched the creek, and found the hide of a strawberry cow, tied up with flax, and a piece cut out of the fore quarter with stone (produced) rolled inside. Mr -.amb identified the hide as that of his lost tow. It was not likely that the cow could nave fallen in and broken its neck. Arthur Deacon was next sworn, and deposed to his knowledge of the cow when on the Kumeu flat. John Deacon, bushman, also gave material evidence. He aided in skinning the cow, but received no remuneration for his share of the business.

Mr Bevendge then addressed the jury at considerable length, contending that there was no evidence to shew that the cow was the cow owned by John Lamb, which might still be enjoying herself on the lumen Flat, me jury after a quarter of an hour's deli beration, found the prisoner guilty. oW o ?°™r^ ferred iudgment until the charge against Martin was heard.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock.

WW ™™ STEALING. = " farmer !L°° d '- aged B1» described as a SS/hL^ll^ upon aQ indictment carrS a h^ Wlt\- felollioU3ly BfcealinS and ■ 25^SSECft"?^ the carcaJ of a - D Pr°Perty ot John Lamb of River iS Pr°SeCU" Prisoner pleaded not guilty. :• - lol Gl°Zl *rT UtOr °Pened the case. !■ hut as it was but S« ?t y gave evidence > «nven w^l„ ™Sh% different from that aA XTaS!er(l^ aud as the PaMio •anegedSel^K^the facta of the publish them! be necessar 7 to re ; : •>. William Brown denn^l. t Remember 30th of cSober I? maf^: Deacon's hotel q»„n\ * was then at \ ceived a ff!i' f SaT. Good there, and re ; was iTLtT ft f°? Joh" Dalton > 1 was a prisoner T*' tbi time thafc Dalt°* M rec,sed? gaVe tbe note to : *A kSSSL, *a* a re j was worMn?Sh w%'- '°^ ocfcober last I was going home froJ^T Good ' and a3 I Good we we^etT7 r rk ? Q the 18th with on one side and 1S t Mf ftm * who took us : strawberry cow W* d out to us a dead gestion ofprisoner twlT S?Ve^ at the SUS' ; somesupper, and then _•£* §° and S et I I and Martin reSd t?"?- SlfmtheCoV7 -the business. oSll^ly. and did 1 Martin in bur Y in« Xi- ng day I assisted •" the creek. <g ?g c BthS at bottom of [ same portion in tho A ntn , r * saw that r ourt [■ Good informed me tW« *lnned the cow. • ? Lamb's beasts XhhllV'VS 6 of Mr I dog- The carcals w,c ? een.kllled by a r P^ces by ?SS in^° Ut Up hl ab outsix : and thre e 0 f th *•'' presence °* Good, :i: ho^e to Good's L pieCeA were carfied P«t into ba,s and hn,?r -hat * and : bought them in +f g Up ln a tree > a»d we Good lent a hand ?. ext morning. Mr had been shot TW* dieVe that the cow She could not wW a wound. [■■■ le S- It w a CJP faU, eVnd broken her I. w s as nf hjtv ««I Pa^ °f the flat- There M'^V Ttx a, W tbe P^ce, only ( . the jS^Stobi l g6d at Gooda ho»se « J, , W«(\ me an ; .^f now Billy Brown, who

I did not m^L^£rtV&'& ¥T ' (indignantly t, ■n-ODarc lown swollen T * °°W Was ve *V «™eh j cannot say whpfli,... 7i bullet or shot hole. J£ J '=, * .was a own house, Foster's Bush m my I mj^t-f/^ Cffi f°r the P^ecntion, ffi ß £? f Sfid the i"r-y fo'- defence. l The jury retired for one hour and a hnlf , fctoCW i?* T dicb ' b^«Pon"4urn ng niTO l^OUrt it was disonvnirp,! fl ln + „ • to ! named Thomas HHffi^J^ Thomas Bance, and served in lieu of ' iouLnrV *?% Honor MwwfaS ad journed the Court for the purpose of onr, sultxng the opinions of a series of iudJS" j which would occupy some time ]* ' S? bject had n°t been left y ° lOCk When our reP°*<*

DOMAIN BOARD.

A meeting of the Domain Board was held l°: A*y »\ City Council Chamber. Present his Warship the Mayor in the chair, Messrs Heale, Mitford, and Hassling sneees?ed al lw ?i C\f the solution suggested by a letter received from Mr T Macfarlane on the subject of the bowW EKf "* TO*k* be requestld tl ma „^ PS»° regain P°ssession of the bowl-

Seconded by Mr Mitford and carried A letter was received from the Good Templars thanking the Board for their kind ness in allowing them the use of the Do main for their demonstration An application from Mr Brighton for a re mission of rent was held over till the nevt meeting of the Board. Xt

The ordinary accounts were passed for payment.

This was all the business

THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, JANTJAEV 1 1874



! : Coffee.-Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee is oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, & Co's j Excelsior Coflee deserves preference to any coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and province. - [Advt j estaWl^ | T/irr ANTED, a good DomestS it V Servant.-Apply to Mrs T. W. Brown, I-lobson -street. ' TX7ANTRJD, a thorough Man Cook T. 7 . for iv ?' aikato hotel ; wages 30s per week Likewise several Female Servants for gentlemen's families Likewise a Young Man to drive a light cart Hannaford's Registry, High street. WANTED, a Compositor.—Apply to W. Atkin, Printer, High-street. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-strec.t. WANTED, a young Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Samuel Brown, Shortland-street. TX7*ANTED, eight General Servants J ,oaS? urs? p'l'l-Apply Edgar's Registry offices IS, Shortland street. WANTED, a Wheelwright for Napier.—Apply to Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Shakespeare Hotel. WANTED, a useful Boy.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a~Closcr7lnusFbe~a good hand—Apply G. Hemus, Boot Factory, Upper Queen street. WANTED, two good General Servants ; one must be able to milk.—Apply to Mrs Mowbray, Whitby House, Parnell. WANTED, a first-class Dress- Ifmaker for Napier ; also, a good Slop hand for the Thames.—Apply to Arch. Clark and Sons, Shortland-street. LOST on Monday, near NewmarJcet Toll Gate, a Boy's Black Glazed Sailor Hat.— The finder will be rewarded on bringing the same to the Staii. office. WANTED, a Situation by a young man desirous of making himself generally useful ; writes a good plain hand; respectable references and security if required.—Address AI, at Printer's. WANTED, a Four-roomed House fifteen minutes' walk from Queen street. — Apply, stating terms, to A.P., Stab office. WANTED, a Leader for St. James' Presbyterian Church Choir who can play the Harmonium.—Full particulars can be had from tho Rev. R. F. Macnicol, at the Manse, to whom applica tions in writing are to be sent on or before the 15th instant. WANTED Householders in Auckland East Educational District to shew their interest in the question by attending the Public Meeting TO-NIGHT, at the Young Men's Rooms, "Wellesley street, for the Election of a School Com mittee for this year. By order. D. K. CLARKSON, Secretary. 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. —Ireland 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 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, four Labourers.— Apply to M. H. Roe, Custom-house-street. WANTED, to Purchase Railway Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.— Apply to Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a good Female Cook ; also, a Waiter.—Apply Army and Navy Hotel, Queen street. ANTED, Horses toGrazel First class paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.— Fisher and Co. "WANTED, a stout Lad for the *"■ Biacksmithing'—Gee and Potter, Grey street. T^T ANTED, Champagne, Schnapps, * * Sarsaparilla, and Sauce Bottles; any quantity.~3, Queen-street. I WANTED, two Lads.—Apply J, Ivy Hanley,oingerbe6randLem6nad©MaHUfftCH tttuer, Cross'Strett, Karangaliape Road.



WANTED, a Married f'ouple with out Children. The Woman as Cook and Laundress ; the Man as Gardener, must lie a good Mower and able to milk. References required ;to competent Servants good wages given.—Apply to Mr Brathwaite, at the Union Bank of Australia, between tlie hours of ten and one. XJ£T ANTED, a Housemaid ; to a re » * spectable Girl who understands her work good wages will be given. References required — Apply to Mrs Brathwaite, North Shore. W ANTED, a Nurse Girl 17 or 18 years of age ; must be respectable, and references desired.—Apply to Mrs Hesketh, Epsom. TK7ANTED by a young lady, a , Situation as Companion in a quiet family ; willing to assist in household duties.—Apply W Star office. ANTED,.a Junior for a Drapery Establishment at the Thames.—Apply to Mr Adair, at Mc Arthur, Shera & Co. ANTED, a Boy—Apply "Wm. George, Family Grocer, Parnell. A^AJSTED, a Genel^T^iF^t^ o 7 , Awly at the Church of England Grammar School, Parnell. Y^TANTED, a young Man as Carter n . 1 ,and stableman : Colonial youth preferred. Comfortable home and permanent situation.- Annlv Star office. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply 0 Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom nouse street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store W. & G. WINSTONE. W"ANTED -KNOWN, that~3D ▼ » Golbie is prepared to supply all kinds of limber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the owest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house treet W A N TED KNOWN, that~J. y. 7, WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-troo Wood, Uncut 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, lis per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s T3er ton. Delivered to :my part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street 'Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; C, 7, and S feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WASTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersigned fTf-tX?^ snPplying their strong durable SPRING CART HARNESS at Prices to iotist thk times -133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland and at Melbourne. L. FORSTER &■ SON. pALEDOMAN GAMES AT THE V.-/ NORTH SHORE. DACES ! RACES ! RACES ! CALEDONIAN SPORTS Will be held in JIR REES'S PADDOCK, DEVONPORT EAST, On the 29th January. Programme in a future issue. CALEDONIAN GAMES AT THE NORTH SHORE. OJTbak pHAND EXCURSION f/ffSsKjF^ TRJP JIOUNU MII>D^B The NZSS Company's Favorite Steamer Taranaki, E. Wheeler, Commander, is appointed to leave Nelson on 22nd January next for the above trip. Intending passengers must secure their berths and pay a deposit of Five Pounds on or before tho 15th of January, and pay balance of fares previous to leaving Manukau for Nelson per Phiebe on January l'J. N.B. —Should not sufficient application for berths be made before the 15th instant the Taranaki will be withdrawn from above trip. For further particulars apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents N.Z.S.S. Co. "LA Xjp O R NAPIEB, ..j-jl^fla^l (Calling at Poverty Bay if *fjp&?fflKv\ sufficient inducement offer). The schooner Atalanta, H. Peachey, Master, will sail as above about FRIDAY NEXT. For freight or passage, apply to d. .a. Mckenzie, Agent. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling at the bottom of Wakefleld-street.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. JJJDCCATIONAL. NORMAL SCHO6I7~HIGH STREET. This Select School will Re-open on MONDAY first under the management of Mrs Macintosh, assisted by Miss Craio. English in all its branches, with plain and fancy needlework, 15s per quarter. Music, French, and Drawing taught on the most liberal terms. FOUND, a Gold Watch.—Apply to Henry Renner, Victoria Quadrant. FOUND, in Grafton Eoad, a Brown and White Cow; no brand. The owner can have it by paying expenses. -Apply to J. Hamilton, Bowling Green. LOST, from Park Eoad, a small Skye Terrier, answering to tho name of " Chum." Any person detaining him after this notice will be prosecuted.—G. Aickin. FRESH OYSTERS on Sale at Mrs Murray's, Wyndham street. NO T I C E.— The Winners of the Summer Sweep, drawn for at the Globe Hotel, are requested to meet there on Thursday, Bth instant, at 8 p m, to receive their Prizes. A. BARR. CHALLENGE. I THE undersigned, will run E. 9 O'Hare, the Champion of Auckland, or any other man, three events, 100, 200, and 300 yards, for a sum from £5 to £30, on condition they run at the Thames three weeks from this date. NAT STAFFORD. NORTH SHOEE.—To Let for a term, the land known as the "Sheep Mount," substantially fenced.—Oliver Mays. TO LET, a Cottage of Seven rooms, in Alten Road.—Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. TENDERS will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until tweivo o'clock noon of Saturday, the 17th instant, for the Lease of the Market Stalls on Allotments Nos, 7, 8, 12, and 13 on the Old Supreme Court Site, ! JOHN SHEEHAN, _~_ _~_. Provincial Sewotafpi Jftnuwy f tli, isr*.



pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. POSITIVELY FORTHREE-NIGHTS ONLY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, January 8, 0, anil 10, MR & MRS GOURLAY, Assisted by MISS MINNIE GOURLAY. In their Popular Entertainments. mks McGregor's levee in its entirety, introducing all tlie Original Characters, Music, Dances, &c. Concluding each evening with tho Comicalities of the SCOTCH DWARF. Q I T T HALL. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. Under the Distinguished Patronage of HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT, His "Worship the Mayor, The MASONIC LODGES and the VOLUNTEERS. A GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT MADAME WINTER. P It O G R A M M E: Part I. 1 Piano Duett, " Warblings at Eve "—Madame and Miis P. Winter 2 Vocal Duett, "La ci darom "—Miss Winter and Mr Hampton 3 Song, "My Soul is an Enchanted Boat"—Miss Leaf ■i Piano Solo—Madame Winter 5 Vocal Duett, "Friendship"—Tlie Misses Winter 0 Song—Gentleman Amateur 7 Song, " Jessie, tlie Flower of Dumblnne" (by particular desire)- Miss Winter 8 Seena, " Niagara"—Mr Hampton 9 Song, " Sweet Spirit Hear my Prayer "—Mrs Lewisson 10 Voeil Duett, " Hear me, Norma"—Madame and Mi=s Winter 11 Clarionet, "Blue Bells of Scotland"—Messrs Inipey and Cullimore Part 11. 1 Glee, " Fair Flora Decks "—Otahuhu Glee Club 2 Piano Duett, "Agnes Sorrell"—Miss Winter and pupil eight years old 3 Song, "Yesterday "—Mrs .Tagger 4 Vocal Duett, "The Cousins"—The Misses Gould and Winter 5 Duett, Violin and Piano—Mr Bealc and Madame Winter C Cavatina, "The Star of Life"—Mrs Mitchell 7 Song—"Eleonora" (Alfred Scott Oatty)—Mr Ware ham 8 Cavatina, "Marie" (new song)—Madame Winter 0 Vocal Duett, " Glpsey Countess"—Miss Winter and Gentleman Amateur Solos by Mrs Mitchell and Miss AVinter. God Save the Queen by the Company. Conductor Mr Cuujmoiu?. Admission, 2s Cd. Commence at 8. n A O U T C 11~0 v c, V> Tlie Wonderful and Beautiful HAI It LESS HOR SE, Captured in the Wilds of Australia, Will be on Exhibition This Week only in a Tent in in Queen street, Orrcsrra Montague's Fancy Rkpository. Open from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m. ADMISSION REDUCED TO SIXPENCE Children only Threepence Don't miss the chance of seeing the greatest Living Wonder in the World. TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NOLAN'S CANDLELIGHT, No. 1, GOLDMINTNG COMPANY (Registered.) SIB, —We, tlio undersigned Share holders in the above-named Company request that you will convene a Special General Meeting of those interested in the mine. Business—To consider certain proposals made to to tho Directors by three of the party who were recently tributers of the Company. TO MESSRS THOS; HENDERSON, Jun T. MORRIN, AND OTHERS. I HEREBY convene a Meeting, to be held at the oflico' of the Legal Manager, Mr F. A. AVhite, Shortland-street, at 3 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 23rd January, lfe74, according to the rules of the Company. JOHN MASON, Clu-.irman. COALS (the best in use for Household purposes). For Sale in s to suit buyers at the Timber Yard Governmen Wharf, Onehunga. Order's can be left at the office. JAMES W. WALLER, Customhouse-street, Auckland. AUCKLAND TURF CLUB. A SPECIAL MEETING of the -£-*- Members of the Auckland Turf Club will be held at the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street on FRIDAY, the 9th day of January next, at 3 p.m. JOSEPH BENNETT, Hon. Sec A. T. C. Auckland Turf Club Office, Dec. 23, 1873. ON SALE, in quantities to suit Purchasers, 500 tons best Auckland Potatoes Can be delivered by dray or boat. GEORGE SIBBIN. TO BE LET, in Parnell, 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. LOST on Sunday evening, between 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. No. 1 ROYAL COMPANY A.R.V. " rpHE Company will assemble for -«- Monthly Inspection on Thursday Evening, the Bth instant, at 7.30 o'clock sharp. Members absent without leave will be fined in accordance with the Volunteer Regulations. Every Member is requested to attend. Uniform : Full Dress. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. TO LET, a Five-roomed House in Dedwood. Good well of water; splendid garden. Rent, 40s per month —Apply C. Ducken field, Grey street. NOTICE. THOSE Subscribers of the Thames Advertiser who have been supplied by Mr Waldie are informed that, he having met with an accident, they will be supplied with their papers on forwarding their address to the Star office. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. J CATER begs to inform his friends • and the Public generally that he has purchased the Photographic business formerly carried on by Mr Webster, and subsequently by Mr Pauk, and has made arrangements for continuing the same J.C trusts by producing first-class Portraits at moderate prices, to secure a continuance of public patronage, N.B. —Children's portraits taken instantaneously. First-class CD. V. Portraits, 7s 6d per half-dozen; or, 12s Cd per dozen. J. CATER, PHOTOGRAPHER, 256, Queen-street, Auckland. LADIES' COLLEQ-lATE SCHOOL, HOBSON SIREET. The first term of 1574 will commence on tho 29th Instant. Pupils are requested to assemble o^rlv, Fi'osipßCkis on 'application to MRS HwbuirrooE, imv frineipal, alter tho Sfitli instant, Auckland, JaSiliar? Q. l§7<t.



GREAT CLEAEING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 6,537 YARDS OP SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TTAS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS Will ScU BEAUTIFUL GRENAD NES At 11 £ per yard, worth from ls dto . DRESS MATERIALS OF ALB DESCRIPTIONS At lljd per yard, worth ls 4d to ls 9d. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd per yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At 11 Jd, worth ls Cd. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At 11 Jd per yard, worth ls Od to 2s. H AT X INS Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In tho Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Specia Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING Ih Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. i Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. FOR THK CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. Hi ATKINS, Latb Hay and Honkyman. I i



XTOW PUBLISHED PRICE: ONE SHILLING. REED & BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, AND STRANGERS' VADE MECUM IFOR TL&V^L-. This year's Edition contains nearly 300 PAGES Of closely printed and valuable information, including a lull description of the City of Auckland, the Thames, Coromandel, and every settlement in the province. Also, Garden and Farming Calendar, Flora of the Pro vince, Gardening for Ladies, Raspberry Culture, Blight on Apples, Transplanting Trees, What is an Acre J Quantity of Seed to the Acre, How to Preserve a Nosegay Arrival and departure of Mails (full particulars), New Zealand Postage Rates and Stamp Duties The New Provincial Electoral Districts. Complete List of the Statute Law of New Zealand Customs Duties Rirers and Harbours of the Province, and Manukau Sailing Directions AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DIRECTORY, Including : Oflicers of the Government, City Council. Improve ment Commissioners, Harbour Board, Domain Board, &c. List of Banks, Insurance Companies, Consuls, Law Practitioners, Medical Men, Religious Denomi nations, Public Companies, Steam Companies, Societies, Institutions, Clubs, Volunteers] Masonic, Oddfellows, Foresters, Good Temp lars, and Orange Lodges Public Schooli in the Province Officers of General Government Statistics Arrival and departure of Trains, 'Busses, Sec. Cab Fares, Wharf Dues, Crane Charges, Watermen's Fares, Port Charges, Pilotage Rates, &c. May be had at the Star Office and at all Booksoller town and country^ NOTICE. NOTICE. TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH SHORE. THE Undersigned begs to announce to the residents of the North Shore and sur rounding districts that he intends opening a first-class Butchering Establishment in Victoria-street, North Shore (near the Victoria Wharf), on Wednesday next, December 17 th, 1573. His well-known character while conducting business in Auckland for the last four years he trusts will be sufficient guarantee that only a first-class article will be supplied, and begs to solicit their kind patronage. Families waited on for orders daily. F. H. HAMMOND, Victoria Butchery, North Shore. TO BE LET, ~ BRITOMAixT HOUSE, in Eden Crescent, containing 1G rooms, suitable for a Boarding-house. 11. ASHTON & SON. BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE Annual Meeting for the Election of the School Committee for the Newton Disteict will be held at St. David's School, on Wednesday, 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. Season Tickets from this date to the Close of the Exhibition— TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE EACH. Auckland, Jauuary 6,1874. 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 IT o'clock sharp, 30 cases Peak's Jar Jams CO „ „ lib Tin Jams 15 „ Canterbury Hams and Bacon 12 ~ Peacock's Tart Fruits 200 sacks Oamaru Flour 100 bags „ do, each 100 lbs 200 „ „ do, each 60 lbs 200 sacks Otago Oats 300 „ Bran 150 „ Pollard 105 ~ Fowls Wheat 10 kegs Sausage Skins 50 cases Morton's Jar Salt 50 ~ do Pickles 100 „ do Table Vinegar 100 „ Colman's AVhite Starch 10 bales Tasmanian Fops 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 8. CORN EXCHANGE. More or Less Damaged. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Thursday, Bth Instant jjt 11 o'clock, 160 Sftoks T, Anderson and Co. Flow Mow ot legs damaged.



THURSDAY, Noon. MELBOURNE HOUSE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. SUPERIOR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with instructions from Madame Winter, who is leaving for Christchurch, to sell by auction, at her residence, Melbourne House, Karaiigahape Road, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, consisting of Drawing, Dining, Bed-room and Kitchen. Sewing Machine (nearly new), can be worked with hand or foot Magic Lantern Also, A very Superior PIANOFORTE (in Walnut case), by Cramer, nearly new ; made to order with all the latest improvements. A rare chance for procuring a first-class instrument. THURSDAY,.JANUARY 8. CORN EXCHANGE. KETCH WILD DUCK, 42 TONS REGISTER. FOR POSITIVE SALE. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Ketch WILD DUCK, 42 tons register, wiU carry 70 tons Coals on a draught of Cft. of water. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHAM PAGNE, GIN, &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 9th instant, at eleven o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, Fiji Curios, &c, &c. Also, 0 cases Champagne 7 cases Gin 4 dozen Port Wine. By order of the Collector of H.M. Customs, H 470—29 boxes Tea, ex Mary Shspherd SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 IRON TANKS, SPRING CART. THE Subscribers will sell, at Mr J. Craig's Yards, Fort street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock sharp, 5 400-gallon Iron Water Tanks Spring Cart SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. EMIGRATION BARRACKS, FREEMAN'S BAY. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort street, or. Monday next, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock, The Materials of the Buildings known as tha "Emigration Barracks," Freeman's Bay, con sisting of Piles, Bricks, Timber, &c. To be removed within three weeks of the day of sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. HBY ORDER OF TKE 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, on Wednesday, 21st January, at 12 o'clock, for a term of 21 years. The following GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, viz— ALLOTMENT No. 20, Section No. 2, Parish o TAKAPUNA, subdivided into 0 large Build ing Allotment, having frontages of from 80 to 100 feet to the Victoria and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 154 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. ROSEBANK. 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. That Valuable Freehold Suburban Property situated at the foot of the Flagstaff Hill, Devonport, North Shore, and known as ROSEBANK NURSERY. The Property has been subdivided into FIFTEEN LARGE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, having frontages to two Government roads, ranging from 48 feet to: 05 feet, by an average depth of about 200 feet. " ig On Lot 13 is erected a Comfortable Family Resi dence, containing six rooms ; and on lot 8 is a neat little Cottage. N.B.—ln calling attention to the well-known salubrity of the North Shore the Auctions n would recommend those desirous of the enjoym< al of good health not to neglect this opportunity (sutjh a_i rarely occurs) of securing a freehold residence sue in this delightful suburb of Auckland. The allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 26. ~~ VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS. THE Subscribers have received in structions to seU, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 26th Jauuary, 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 City for a. Public Hall, a Theatre, or Business Pre fflises. Terms; Easy, uumii ©oolmni & sos. Mctt§l»e&3,