AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHO OL.

GLASS LIST, DECEMBER, 1873. LATIN. First on Highest Class. tsar- |iK? se- Second Class. 1 Eeid 2. King, G. A. 2 TisdaU 4. Churton Third Class. •,!.•; 1 Mactay, N. 3. Pennallagen. 9 Davy, H. 4. Kirk, H. Fourth Class. 1 Ward, E. K. 2 .Mowbray 2 Jones, A. H. 4. Macintosh. Fifth Class. ] Wilson, J. } 3. Atkin J H>*B S^LISH ShaW > 'ffISTOBY. „ GEOGRAPHY. First Class. 3 Iteid 3. Haultam, J. 4 King, T. 4. King, G-. A. Second Class. i fi agg ) 1. Wilson, J. ) LSU;.n' ****** J q" 3 McGechie ) 3. Maekay, N. Shaw ) ' l' histoey. geography. Third Class 1 Macintosh ) fl 1. Sommerville. ' Buchanan, A. \ ' H" 2. Kirk, H. I 3. Kirk. H. Atkin, A. C. ] re* Sommerville J H< 4. Buchanan, A. Fourth Class. 1 Peachy 1- Peachy 2 Elkin, B. 2. Laing 3. Clayton, C. 3. Elkin, B. 4. Gentil 4. Wiseman Fifth Class. 1. McDowell, W. 1. McDowell, W. 2. Harding 2. Haultain, G. 3. Brissenden 3. Brissenden i Kilfoyle 4. Ward, H. Sixth Class. 1. Fisher 1. Smart, J. ") 2. Edaon Edson j q -3. Davy, W. 3. Davy, W. 4. Allright, T. 4. Fisher READING. Sixth Class. 1, Davy, W. 3. Smart, J. : 2. Edson 4. Fisher DICTATION. \ J. Smart, J. ) 3. Davy, W. Montague ) l' 4. Fisher MATHEMATICS. First Class. • 1. Piattray ) Beveridge \ ' e<l' Second Class. I 1. Eeid 3. King, G. A. I 2. Seabrook 4. Firth, S. ) Nicholson \ ARITHMETIC. Third Class. First Division. 1 1. Pennalligen 3. Coleman \ I 2. Wilson, Jos. Cass j£eq' Second Division. | 1. Philips, J. I. 3. Horapath I 2. Buchanan, A. 4. Kirk, H. Fourth Class. Kl. Clayton, C. " 3. Mowbray % 2, Barnsley, R. 4. Hayr Fifth Class. | 1. Neal, R. ) 3. Asher, A. § Craig, T. \ ffici- 4. Brown, G. Sixth Class. § 1. Wright, A. 3. Orchard I 2. Fisher 4. Philips, S. COMPOSITION. Fifth Class. Ml, Harding 3. Elkin, E. k2. Brissenden - 2. Cuthbertson, E. FRENCH. First Class. !1. Slatter 3. Tisdall 2. Rattray ' 4. King, G. A. Second Class. L Cass 3. Coleman 2. Pennalligen 4. Maekay Third Class. 1. Da Moulin 3. Ward, E. ; 2. PhUips, J. I. 4. Green WRITING. First Class. o S D, g J G>A> 3- Ecid 2. Sadden 4. Nicholson Second Class. 2. Firth, W. 4# Coleman Third Class. ■■ !1. Brown, C. 3. Atkin 2. McGregor 4> Macintosh Fourth Class. 1 & H-A- x Erook ' *■ Fifth Class. 1 1. Westpfahl ) q x>i nef w ! T vxr v. j. SIXTH GLAS3- DRAWING. Thied Class. - 1. Allright, W. H. 2. Atkins, —. j, Foueth Class. 1. Wiseman, —. 2. Wright, W. Fifth Class. 1. Wright, A, 2. Davy, W. '■'. ; ~ BOTANY. . First Class; ' ~.. : .-. : 1. Gillies, —. 2. Haultain, J. .-:•;.- ; , :. Second Class. .1. Kirk, T. W. 2. Pennallagen, J. m Pabq-uhae, Macbas, ■ ;' v Head Master.

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ll^d^r^lS^^^rd Coffee & ■Excelsior Coffee daiS^-.? 10"11., Ba«ett,.& Co'a ■Sccount of purity andSft anr coffe<> on ■he brands. Sold rtataK" 1 °f fIavOILP- N°t° ■fientjn town and provScfewfi^oo6l7 estabUsh ■F 0? sale, or^7 6rms ■; ■I*- Bargain, a we"-finirVd S»JL LOlm8 J * Wd freeliold / 'lotment, haZ a frn^ oOmed Hovi!O M«t-street, Newton.-Apply^ toF&iSSl^ 6,?' 'm to ■kont, 129; Queen-street. mu^ "L?^i Est»t3 HT BOARD OF EDUCATiONr""" " HpHE Meeting to Elect the OnelmnW Hlth t Chool Comn?'"ee will take phce onMONBAv ■P*th January, at the School at 8 p.m. JauNI»AY ■ FREDEEIOK J. MOSS, ■f) v t 1 b^ n 7 L S O N'S TOMATO KATtpv ■R"? P^nounfe tMsSauce^ Z°£.fh» »Snce ofS M i? 8e in households, and, in con- KC n£r*&^/tv¥ aaaa > some ■ Kal^g hTm2,' njUOe( t0 CoUect Empty Bottles ■■ad pals toeS nfftUle^, uame damped thereqn, ■■•nee." Th e 7oJl M OhP^ Universal Tomato ■U. TRADE K?r r tnhaTf ™ «»»«i™iiee caused ■pstsAl^aMvSrapS



WANTED, a General Servant- Wy/yar^B an°d g&& ££*»*• cor™'' «f W A?TED,~Tl^^r]^mZe. of Queen * S" <™ WANTfD, two St^J" Boys y ? Apply to H. P. Hayden, Wakelold street. TO DRESSMAKERS. WANTED, for Dunedin, first-class Dressmaker to cut and take charge of work room.—Apply to R. Home, Shortland street. "WANTED, twoltoi^liwl * * Apply to Mr Gledhill, Wellcsley street. WATSfTED to Chartep f "Cutter for the Thames, 30 to 40 tons.--Apply T &S Morrin, Queen street. W" A N T~E D, a strong YoUtTTto" attend horses and take out orders-P. Beeves, Butcher, Hobson-slreet. \KJ ANTED, a Female General housl from Wel ya t P&elf °f tOn E°ad' third WANTED, six Labourers—Apply <at the Works, Panmure. - Ireland Brothers TJTANTED, a lew good Bushmen * » for splitting Sleepers and Posts ; highest price given.—Apply W. Walters.. Papakura. ' WANTED, a Fitter, a Turner, and a Striker ; must be good workmen Apply to C. Ifowkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works ■ Hobson-striset. ' , WANTED, two strong Lads.— Apply J. Young, Butcher, Grey-street. WANTED, a little Girl, between 13 and 14 years of age, as Nursemaid.— Apply Prince of Wales Hotel, llobson street. WANTED, by a young man from the South, a Situation in Shop or Store ; hardware business preferred.—Address Z V*, office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant for Onelmnga. Good wages given.—Apply Aurora Hotel. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs 11. S. McKellar, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Young Woman to assist in a nursery with young children.—Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED, Bottles, Bottles, Bottles ; highest price given — Williams & Co., Albert-street. WANTED to Rent, a Four-roomed House fifteen minutes' walk from Queen street—Apply.fctating terms, to A.P., Star office. WANTED, Champagne, Schnapps, Sarsaparilla, and Sauca Bottlci; any quantity.—3, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie ia prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Felloes, Phafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at tlie owest market piice, at his Yards, Custom-house treet WAN TED KNOWN.—The unde~r signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal ; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Eonded Store. W. & G. Y/INSTONE. WASTED the Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Farmer, Dairyman, and others of Auckland and its vicinity to know that the undersign ed are now supplying their strong durable SPUING CART HARNESS at Prices to meet thk TIMK3 — 133, Queen-street, next Union Bank, Auckland and at Melbourne. ; : L. FOESTEIt * SON.



WANTE D, a General Servant; also, Strong Girl to assist.—Apply office of this paper. W" "ANTED, a good Female Cook; also, a Waiter.—Apply Army and Navy Hotel, Queen street. WANTED, Horses to Graze. First cl; -s paddocks and large runs at half-a-crown a week.- ITlrher and Co. WANTED, to Purchase Railway Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.—Apply tJ Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, Furnished Bedroom and Sitting-room, for Lady and Gentlemon ; where there are no other Lodgers preferred Apply by letter to Box 43, Post-office. : WANTED immediately, a good General Servant.—Apply at Flagstpf Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Mew, Cook-street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at follow :n-j prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 50s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand, j Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley. ' street Mechanics' Bay. pHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning, at 11 o'clock, to attend to "The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayor." Evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, to preach the " Gospel, of the Grace of God. "■ TTNITED METHODIST FEEE U CHURCH.—Sunday Services at tho Pitt-street Church, by the Rev. G. H. Turner. Morning—The j Rr'ns of Jerusalem. Evening—Giants, their victims j and their victors. After the evening preaching there will bo a Covenant Sei vice. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects: Moiaing— The Deaecration of the Lord's . Day—the Railway. Evening- Lectures on the Apostles -No. 8 s Ph"ip. T ORNE-STEEET HALL Sunday J-^ Services (unsectarian), conducted by Samuel Tiger, B.A. Januai/ 11. Morning, Why Could not we Cast him Out? (by desire x. Evening, The Greatest Bible Miracle. FAREWELL Tea-meeting to Rev O. and Mrs Waters in Edwatdee-stroet School room on MONDAY next, January 12. Tea on the tables at half-past C. Tickets, Is each. T N the Edwardes street | Church -*- Captainl Peek (of the ship Bindostan) in the morning, and in the evening tho Rsv. C. Waters (who win shortly remove to Sydney) will preach a farewell sermon. Sheridan-street Church: Morning—The Key. W. Tinsley ; Evening-Captain Peek. |[DUCATIOB Al. NORMAL SCHOOL, HIGH STREET. ii^floi 8*? 01*0* School wi" Re-open on MONDAY first i™-Mr* omanagement of M«s Macintosh, assisted !K n« F?^- English in all its branches, with K nd3. n°y needlework, IBs per quarter. Music, terns Rawing taught on the most liberal OT. MATTHEW'S DAY & NIGHT r?\: school. ;• ffhe Bora* PeparttnentisN.OWOPßN.



■ AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. npilE Panorama of the Arctic Eegions ; ■*- and Whale Fishery, comprising Views, illustra tive of Life in the l'olar Seas, shewing Icebergs, Arctic An'.mals, Whale Fishery, jisqf'maux Dwellings, the beautiful Aurora Boreal's or 'Northern Lights, Voyage of the Fox. Di-.cove y of the Remains of S'"r John Franklin's Expedition &c., with descriptive Lecture, will be exhibited in the Hish-streetCougree-a tioiiiii School-room, on MONDAY EVENING. January 12, commencing at 730 o'clock. Admission: Adults, Gd ; Children. 3d. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. MR & MRS GOUKLAY, Assisted by MISS MINNIE GOURLAY, greeted Last Night by a large and entlmsirstic audience. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, JAN. 10, LAST NIGHT OF MRS McGREGOR'S LEVEE in its entirety, concluding with the Comi"alities of the SCOTCH DWA RF. Doors open at half-past 7, overture to commence at 8 o'clock. Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s ; Pit U. WHAU PUBLIC HALL. THE Annual Meeting for the Elec tion of a Committee of Maimgemeut for the cvTrent year wi" be held in the above HfU on MONDAY next, 12th instant, at 7.30p.m, JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman. CAOUTCHOUC, V_' The Beautiful HAIRLESS H 0 R S E, Positively the Last Evening ok Exhibition. Open from 3 to 5 and 7 till 10 p m. Admission : Ladies and Gentlemen, SIXPENCE, Children, THBEErENCa, BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE Annual Meeting for the Elec tion of a School Committee for the Dedwood District will be held on FRIDAY, 23rd instant, at the School, at half-past 7 p m. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. W® ••'* MES MILLER begs to inform the general public that she lias removeJ her private Board and liesid<-nce from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. LOtiT, on Tuesday, a small Poodle E>og, answe.lng to the name of Flo.— Any person returning it to Miss McLachlin, Chapel-street, Smales's Point, will be rewarded. IN THE ESTATE OF JAS. OLDIIAM. /CLAIMS on the above Estate must V^ be rendered to the Trustees not later than the Ist February next, or they will not be recognised. Claims to be sent to GRANT & MORTON, Jonuary 9, 1874. Queen street. p ALEDOTSIAN GAMES AT TDE V NORTH SHORE. RACES! RACES! RACES! CALEDONIAN SPORTS Will be held in MR REES'S PADDOCK, DEVONPORT EAST, On the 29th January. Programme in a future issue. CALEDONIAN GAMES AT THE NORTH SHORE. NORTH SHORE.—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. NOTICE TO THE MASTER SHIP WRIGHTS OF THE PORT OF AUCKLAND. AT a Meeting of Shipwrights held on January 8, it was unanimously agreed "That on and after MONDAY, the 19th January, the Masters be requested to advance the rate of wages on old work to 12s per day, JOHN SINTON, Secretary. J. H. CORNISH, Chairman of the Meeting. 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. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. Season Tickets from this date to the Close of the Exhibition — TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE EACH. Auckland, Jauuary C, 1874. General Government Agency, Napier, December 20,1873. OEALBD TENDERS will be received at this office until noon on WEDNES DAY, 14th January, 1874, for the Erection of Quaran tine Buildings on Park's Island, near Napier. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the Provincial Engineer, Napier, and at the Immigra tion Office, Auckland. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily to be accepted. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided that they are transmitted by noon 14th January, and that Written Tenders with deposits are left by that time at the Immigration Office, Auckland, or at the office of any District Engineer. (Signed) J. D. ORMOND. General Government Agent. SPRING VILLA SEMINARY, DEDWOOD. Duties will be Resumed at the above Establishment on January 12. Two Pupil Teachers required. Apply on the 10th instant. LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, HOBSON SDREET. The first term of 1874 will commenco on the S9th instant, Pupils aro requested to assemble early, r*onpsetiu! on lasplioaUan to MM SKwnjpopjJi tmf *fo!»anOj&Bi*f % im,



QI T V II A L QUEEN STREET. A. LINABURY AND CO. Are now holding their FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OT DRAPERY AND (JLOTHING, Comprising the largest and most Complete Variety ever offered in Auckland ; and in submitting their List of Prices, would direct Special Atten tion to the fiict that being Direct Importers is a sufficient proof that their stock cannot be approached by any House compelled to purchase in Auckland, by whatever means the same may try to convince the public to Uie contrary. Orders by Post—Town and Country— carc'ully and promptly executed. COMPAKTSON INVITED ; COMPETITION DEFIED. PRICE LIST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 800 Men's Clack Alpaca Sacs, from Oslld 200 Men's Black Lustre Sacs, from SJ.-s lid 000 Men's Erown Drill Sacs, from 0i 3d lf>o Men's Silk Dust Coats, from 17s Gd lf)0 Men's Rilk Galatea Coats, from 20s 200 Men's Black Alapaca Gal a teas, from 9s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 100 Men'.s T» eed Suits, from 31 <- Od 100 Men's Tweed Suits, super , from 42s Od 100 Men's Tweed Suit?, Nelson, fiom 42.s Cd 100 Men's Tweed Sac Coats, from lls 1J«1 250 Men's Black Sac Coats, from 12s lid 150 Men's Black Paget Coats, 25s 100 Men's Bine Diagonal Suits, from 39s 17. r > Men's Drill Trousers and Vest. 14s 200 Sydney Tweed Trousers and Vests, 17s Od 100 Gcelong Tweed Trousers and Vests, from 30s 100 Serviceable Trouaer3 and Vests, from 12s lid FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 100 Light Tweed Trousers and Vests, IS fid :iOO Men's Light Tweed Trousers, 10s 200 Men's Light Tweed Trousers, (is 9d 200 Men's Light Tweed Trousers, Ss 9d 200 Men's White Canvas Trousers, from 2s Od 100 Men's Brown Drill Trousers, f>s 3d 100 Men's White Drill Trousers, Cs 100 S.B. White Marsella Vests, 4s Cd 100 D.B. White Marcella Vests, Cs 9d 100 Black Cloth Vests, good, Cs lid 100 Black Cloth Vests, snperfine, 8s Od 100 Fancy Tweed and Doe Vests, from Us 9d PRICE LISTS OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR CLOTHING. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. lfiO Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Cs 3d 875 Boys' Zouave Suits, 7s lid 100 Boys' Kossuth Suits, richly trimmed, 10a 9d 100 Boys' Lome Suits, braided, 12s Cd 100 Boys' Lome Suits, braided, 14,3 Cd Boys' and Children's Drill and Sergo Sailor Suits, in large lines 100 Boys' and Youths' Light Tweed Suits, 20s 9d 100 Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth SHits, from ir.s Cd 75 Boys' and Youths' Black Cloth Sac Coats, from Us 6d 120 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, Colonial made 100 Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vosts, very cheap 100 Boys' Light Tweed Trousers 100 Youths' Light Tweed Trousers FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 50 Boys* and Youths' Black Lustre Sac Coats A Large Line in Boy's Light Tweed Trousers, cheap A Large Line in Boys' and Youths' Vests, cheap 500 dozen Boys' and Youths' Collars, all shapes, Cd 50 dozon Boys' Cloth Caps, from 1« 3d 30 dozen Boys' and Youths' Straw Hats, from Is 4d 25 dozen Fiji Rush Hats, Is each 30 dozen Boys' and Children's Felt Hats, black and drab 25 dozen Boys' aud Youths Crimean Shirts, from Is lid 15 dozen Boys' and Youths' White Shirts, all sizes 35 dozen Boys' and Youths' Brown and Coloured Socks 1000 yards Serviceable Tweeds for Boys' wear, from is £d 70 dozen Boys' and Youths Scarfs and Ties, from 6d FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 50 dozen Men's Straw Hats, wide leaf, 2s Cd 30 dozen Men's Black Alpines, from 2s ? 1d 25 dozen Men's Canadians, from 3s 3d 25 dozen Men's Drab Kossuths, from 3s 3d A Splendid Line in Men's Black and Drab Wire Rims A Splendid Lino in all colors, Men's Alpines FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 500 dozen Men's Cotton Sox, Cd 350 dozen Men's Merino Sox, from 9d T 175 dozen Men's Heavy Shetland Sox, from Is 150 dozon Men's White Csmbric Handkerchiefs, at 8d 200 dozen Men's Black Tom Thumb Ties, at Cd 500 dozen Men's West End Collars, linen faced, at Gd FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. A. Linabury <& Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 4s Gd A. Linabury & Co.'s Crimean Shirts, at 5s 6d A. Linabury & Co.'s Heavy Working Shirt, at 2s Gd A. Linabury & Co.'s Heavy Outside Working Shirt, at 3s 3d A. Linabury A Co.'s Fine White Shirt, at 3s lid A. Linabury & Co.'s Fine Dress Shirt, at 5a lid 50 dozen Light Drill Hats, at Is lOd 60 dozen Men's Flannel Singlets, at 3s 6d 60 dozen Men's Flannel Pants, at 3s 9d C cases Heavy Crown Brand Moles 3 case* Summer Tweeds, for Men's Wear 2 cases Best Black Silk Paris Hats, cheap 2 cases Best Drab Shell Hats, very cheap FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 3 cases Gent's Silk Umbrellas, from 7.j i i. 1 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Siik TJmbrailas, cheap 3 cases Gent's 12-rib Alpaca "Umbrellas, from 6s 6d 2 cases Gent's Black Silk Scarfs, new shapes, Is 9d 2 cases Gent's Coloured Silk Scarfs, new shapes, Is 2d 2 cases Gent's Coloured and Black Silk Scarfs, to tie, Is lid. A. LINABUKY & CO. Will submit the above splendidly assorted Shipmon to hand for the ensuing Christinas Festival, feeling assured that nothing is left wanting on their part to ensure a continuance of that support so liberally bestowed on them since opening. £3TNote the Address— A.. LINABUEY & CO., DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



GREAT CLEANING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. I 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 Sumaasr Goods, and will be offered at little more than. Half-price. H. ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENAD NES At 11J per yard, worth from Is dto . DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At lljd per yard, worth Is 4d to Is 9d. _____ SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd per yard. SPLENDID CIIENE MOHAIRS At Hid, wovthlsßd. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At lljd per yard, worth Is Cd to 2s. H ATKINS Will also SELL tho BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Eoduced 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 In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Speclai CHEAP LINES in all Departments, more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays, Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatoa Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coati, Etc., Etc., Etc. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. Hx ATKINS, Lyra Hat and Hootymah.



T & J. JAMIEBON tr m HAVE RE-OPENED 208, QUEEN-STREET, (Next Door above Coitft;.\.:nVs Stork), WITn Aw ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Era, Etc., Etc. J- ■& J. JAM IE SON, IMPORTERS. DF BOOTS, SHOES, UPPERS, ETC., 208, QUEEN-STREET. sar boots made to ordee. \ NOTICE OF REMOVAL, T3 WHITSON & SONS' Bottling -LV. Department has been REMOVED to High- Street, opposite Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Stove. ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOE'CARTING, ETC., GREAT SOUTH 110 AD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, January 7, 1874. HpENDERS will be received at this JL Office until noon of MONDAY, the 19th inst., from persons willing to contract to deliver Scoria Ash and Road Metal, on tho (Jreat Soutli Road, as follows:— 1. Carting Scoria Ash from Mount Smart to between fifth Mile Post and Han's Bridge 2. Carting Scoria Ash from Otahuhu Mountain to between ilau'.s Bridge and Tenth Mile Post 3. Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting Two-Inch Koad Metal to between tho Tenth and Twelfth Mile Posts 4. Carting Scoria, Ash from Otahuhu Mountain to between Twelfth and Thirteenth Mile Posts 5. Carting Scoria Ash from Donovan's Mountain to between the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Mile Posts C. Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting Two-inch Koad Metal to between Fifteenth Mile Post and Post-ollice, Drury 7. Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting Two-inch lload Metal between Drury Bridge and the Northumberland Hotel 8. Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting Two-Inch Road Metal between the Northumberland Hotel and Mercer 9. Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting Two-inch Koad Metal between the Royal Oak Hotel and the Wharf, Onehunga. Specifications may be seen and Forms of Tender obtained at the Public Works Office, Shortland street. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. "pj"OW PUBLISHED PRICE: ONE SHILLING. REED & BRET T'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, AND STRANGERS VADE MEGUM IFOR 1874. 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, Cotomandel, and every - settlement in the province. - Also, Garden and Farming Calendar, Flora of the Pro vince, Gardening for Ladies, Raspberry Culturs, Blight on Apples, Transplanting Trees, What is an Acre ? Quantity of Seed to the Acre, How io Preserve a Nosegay Arrival and departure of Mails (full particulars), New Zealand Postage Rates and Stamp Duties Tho New Provincial Electoral Districts. Complete List of the Statute Law of New Zealand Customs Duties Eivers and Harbours of tho Province, and Manukau Sailing Directions AUCKLAND PROVINCIAL DIRECTORY, Including : Officors 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, Od.l fellows, Foresters, Good Temp lars, and Orange Lodges ' Public Schools in the Province Officers of General Government Statistics Arrival and departure of Trains, 'Busses, &c. Cab Fares, Wharf Dues, Crane Charges, Watermen's Fares, Port Charges, Pilotage Rates, &c. May be had at the Star Office and at all Bookseller tow.i andjcountry WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14. | CITY MART. 50 TRUNKS BOOTS, NOW LANDING, EX HINDOSTAN. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Wednesday, 14th January, at 11 o'clock prompt, 60 trunks BOOfe, now landing ex Hindostan, com prising a Splendid Assortment of Women's and Children'g Goods in Kid, Calf, Lasting, and Cashmere. . . ■ Also, • Slippers, Boot Uppers, &q. favtlstileu* !b future \zrn-. 1 ftiMi fit h\h



MONDAY, JANUARY 19. NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, LINCOLN-STREET. THE Fubseribers bave received in structions to to I', at, the land Mart, For1 street, on Monday, ]9th in:,;., at 12 o'clock, That newly-errcted : -wen - roomed HOUSE in Lincoln-street, oiT the Ponsonby Road, erected on Lot No. 14, (i(i foot frontage to Lincoln street, liie house is fnUMully built, >'s thoroughly finished inside and out, cicl is ready for immediate occupation. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT PARNELL, AT TWO P.M. npHE Subscribers have received in ■*- structions to sell, at Windsor Cottage, near Allrnder's Soap Factory, Parncll, at 2 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FTJKNITUItH, comprising Leo Tables, Matting. Curtains, Double-iron Becl \ stead, Bedding, Chest Drawers, Mirror, "Wash- Stands and Ware, Tables, Crockery, &c. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. VALUBLE FREEHOLD SUBURBAN RESIDENCES AND SITES, DEVONPORT. ROSER A N K. TH E Subscribers bave 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 HilJ, Devonport, North Shore, and known as ROSEBANK NURSERY. The Property has been subdivided into FIFTEEN LARGE BUILDING ALLOTMENT?, having frontages to two Government roads, ranging from 48 feet to 05 feet, by an average depth of about 200 feet. On Lot 13 is erected a Comfortable Family Resi dence, containing six rooms ; and on lot 8 is a neat little Cottage. N.B.—ln calling attention to the well-known salubrity of the North Shore tho Auctioneers would recommend those desirous of the enjoyment of good health not to reglect this opportunity (such as rarely occurs) of securing a freehold residence site in this delightful suburb of Auckland. The allotments are now pegged and flagged. Plans can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. FURNITURE SALE AT MR D. MARKS', QUEEN-STREET, NEXT CITY HALL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been, instructed by Mr D. Marks, who is leaving the colony, to sell on Monday, January 12, at 11 o'clock, at his residence, next City Hall; entrance from Lorno-street, The Entire of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Horse Hair-seated Chairs and Couch, Brussels, Carpets, Choice Engravings, Plated-ware, Lustres, Carved Choffonnier, Tables, Turbular Iron Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Chests of Drawers, Cooking Utensils, &c., &c. Entrance—Lome-street. f TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. CUTTER SOVEREIGN OP THE SEAS. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 13th inst., at 12 o'clock, The Fast-sailing Cutter SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, £0 tons register, with all her sails, gear, anchors, chains, <Sc. The sale of this well-known vessel affords .a good opportunity for obtaining a first-class and profitable vessel. She has recently received a thorough over haul, and carrying as she does a large cargo on a light draught of water, combined with her rare sailing powers, make her a most desirable invest ment. For further particulars and inventory on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. EMIGRATION BARRACKS, FREEMAN'S BAY. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell at tho Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday next, 12th instant, ot 12 o'clock, The Materials of the Buildings known as the "Emigration Barracks," Freeman's Bay, con sisting of Piles, Bricks, Timber, &c. To bo removed within three weeks of the day of sale, SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENT AT DEVON PORT. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF 21 YEARS. THE Subscribers bave 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 9 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, JANUARY 26. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS. THE Subscribers bave received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 26th January, at 12 o'clock, That valuable piece of Freehold City Property situated in Queen-street, immediately adjoin ing the Army and .Navy Hotel, having front ages of 60 feet to Queen-street and 00 feet to Grey-street, to be sold either in one or two lots. The ceufa-al situation of this property, combined with the convenience and extra accommodation afforded by the double frontages, Queen and Gre.y streets, render it one of the most eligible sites in the City for a Public-Hall, a Theatre, or Business Pre mises. Terms; E^sy. SAMUEIt COSiffANfl & SONf