m .yjstic antagonist might called upon to fnf sureties. He was or^ere(^ therefore to find sureties himself in £40. an<*two others in. £20 each to keep the Peace f°r six months. ' THE MTDNIGHT SHOCK.

John Broughton appeared in answer to a gammons, under Bye-law No. 6, charging lj m with discharging firearms on Barrack Hill, on the night of the Ist of December. g'is Worship said that lie well remem ', beretl the discharge of the great guns on the night in question, as their noise shook his house to its foundation. He thought the jnnsic at the Choral Hall must be very bad, these tremendous reports were necessary to give force and harmony to concerts. Many ladies received terrible shocks to their nervouss systems, and numbers of children went into fits. Such shocks should not be permitted. Mr Broham said that Mr Broughton had received general permission of the City Council, or he would not have perpetrated the alarm. His Worship said he was sure Mr Brough ton would not have not have been guilty of such an absurdity without permission. Mr Broham wished to withdraw the charge. _ His Worship, in discharging defendant, said he hoped Mr Broughton would spike the guns. Mr Broughton : That might not answer, your Worship ; the enemy might come. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWK

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Manukau had 1 cwt. specimens to day from the No 2 reef, still showing rich gold. The Whau's new stopes are getting up to the run of gold. They had 121bs. gcod specimens to-day. The Pumping Association finding the 13 inch pump insufficient to bail out the water io the lower section of the shaft, are making preparations for putting down a 25 inch lift. Northey's Tiibute (Poverty) crushed 35 tons for 24 ozs. 15 dwts.

The Queen of Beauty from a partial clean ing up and retorting tc-day will have about 1000 ozs.

. Lowe's Tribute (Too~ey's) started crushing 40 tons, and obtained 12 ozs and a half. Several crushings, for which regular re tortings should take place to-day, have been postponed until after the holidays. The cricket match between the Thames team and Auckland "Hau Hau" team is going on to-day.

The native meeting, attended by Sir Donald McLean, is now going on at Taipara's house. On a requisition numerously signed the Mayor has convened a public meeting on the Ohinemuri question to-night. The Adver iizer to-day thinks that in will have littie effect, but urges that everything possible should be done to strengthen the hands of Mr Mackay again. It asserts that the open ing is only prevented by a small section of natives, and that it could be opened at once by Sir Donald McLean. The presentation of a silver trowel was made to Mr Pierce last night for laying the foundation stone of the Masonic Hall in 1872.

A thunderstorm occurred at 1 yesterday. Matthew Teasdale, a plumber, working at the tank of the Pacific Hotel cutting down a pipe, felt the shock enter his arm and go out at bis leg exactly like a galvanic shock. The West Coast crushed 70 tons for 45 ozs. 17 dwts. of melted gold.

The Otago obtained 32 ounces from the crushing. The yield is not payable.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

BLUFF. (From our own Correspondent.) This day, Arrival of the Suez Mail.

The Albion arrived this morning. She left Melbourne on the 13th, and brings the Suez mail. Also, English dates, per Java Cable, to the 10th.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Wool is' arriving in town freely. A good demand for all descriptions was anticipated, and proved equal to growers expectations. A considerable quantity of the clip will change hands to American buyers, who are al.eady in the market. Several others are expected per Albion whose presence, in addition to the local trade will secure ample competition. Dissatisfaction among Volunteers. Tbe manner of conducting the Volunteer firing has given great dissatisfaction. Yes terday morning tha Artillery competed, but owing to bad weather indifferent scores were made, as follows :—2OO yards, Lieutenant Man 25, Gunner Carle 21 ; 400 yards, Lieut. Man 20, Gunner Carle 23 ; 500 yards, Lieut. Man 20, Gunner Carle 21 ; 600 yards, Lieut. Man 26, Gunner Carle 16. Before tiring, Man and other competitors handed in a protest against the mode of shooting, which is a very unjust one, and unless all represen tatives are afforded an equal opportunity, the result becomes simply a question of weather not skill.

Dinner to Venus Observers. . Queenstown duly honored the American observers at a dinner party, which was a great success. Mr. Peters spoke twice, pre dicting a grand future for this island. Me feted that the results of the German expe dition at Chatham Islands will complete the observations. The party yesterday was taken for an excursion to the head of the Wakatip Uke in a steamer, at the expense of the townspeople of Tokomairiro. Crimes and Casualties. George Jones has been committed tor trial for arson The construction of the Clutha and Mataura Hne was commenced at the Clutha end. At Oamaru, John a new arrival from Scotland, age 32, was killed by a fall from a horse whilst intoxicated.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day. The Appointment of Chief Justice. The Telegraph has the following, re Mr "endergast's appointment as Chief Justice : *-" We ate of opinion that the appointment °fthe Attorney-General to the Chief Justice *»P of the colony cannot but be regarded as °ne of the gravest mistakes of the present Ministry, and is one that cannot scarcely fail 40 produce a feeling of irritation in the minds °f those gentlemen who have so long »»d ably fulfilled with honor the few Zealand Bench. No Bench could possi % have a higher reputation than that of *» colony, riut the highest gift in the P°*er of the Ministry is awarded to the legal the Crown, a gentleman who, how ler able and talented he may be, is in a Bei "6 a political friend of the Government ot •* day and Judges of the highest reputa tion have been passed over. We fear the must come when the Bench will degene '»'e from its present proud position. The gntleman who may be appointed fo succeed *"■ Prendergast will, after such a precedent, Orally consider the Attorney Generalship It*» stepping-stone to the highest judicial Potion of the colony. A consequence that ffi be expected will be the resignation of l» 6/ udges> and from amongst the New Zea- U ,bar» it may be presumed, supporters of r vogel will be drawn to fill up the vacan- the New Zealand Bench, frpm Poverty Bay states that !"*"».& scored 83. Greer, of Napier, there -916 will be the district representative.

Petroleum Company's Works. Ihe works of the Petroleum Company are now completed. The shaft is down 45 feet, and there is a probability of the bed rock being reached this week. Oil in Quantity makes its way into the shaft. '

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) A . , _ This day. Arrived : Wellington, and sailed South. Alien a Upera Troupe are passengers.

Railway Accident. A railway accident in the Lyttelton tunnel, xhe shunter collided with the No 2 engine, the result being that trucks full of merchandise wore smashed up. The shunter is smashed and the engine injured. No lives Were lost nor limbs injured. The damage is about £200. The line was stopped two hours but is now clear and traffic resumed ihe cause of the accident was the fact that the railway is worked on the block principle. Ihe engine driver states he sent a message stating that the line was given block. The officials say they received no such message An enquiry will be held. Immigrants.—School Matters. The Pleaides immigrants are ail landed. A portion go to Dunedin. Mr J. K. Rouse was elected Mayor unanimously. The new borough school opens on January A large picnic of town children takes place on January 20th.

THE EVENIITO STAR' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1874.



COFFEE ! - Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standar -Ottees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett and Go. s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to a_d Coffee on account of purity and distinctnessjof flavoury Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery es lshment in town and province.—advt.



OT ANTED, Apprentices to the ™ » Dressmaking.— Apply Miss Clifton, J. Cos grave & Co. V^ANTH-D, 4 or 5 Men to White- V v wash a store in High-street.— Apply J. Cos grave & Co. \k/ A INTEL), a" Boy for the Bay of ■ Islands : must be able to milk —Apply at the Haynoarket on Monday, before 11 o'clock a m Alfred Buckland. WANTED to LET, a Furnished Cottage. —APPIy to T. Dalton, Express Stand, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply at once to the Harbour View Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a Boy, at Thorogood's Soda Water Manufactory, Lome-street. WAN TED, without delay, Boys' Heads for 1,500 Hats, at 9d and Is.- E. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. WANTED, by a respectable youug per son, a Situation as Machinist or Needlewoman. —Apply by letter to A.8.C., office "of this paper. WANTED, immediately, a good Servant. —Apply Mr" J. Brown, Symonds streeb. Eeferences required. WAJNTED, a respectable young Girl as Nursegirl.—Apply Star office. \AJ ANTED, a G^neraFservant ; also a W Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs Johnstone, Alten Road. WANTED, Man Cook Tor HokiangaT another for near town, a smart Lai as waiter (yood place), a Housekeepei 1, and several Female Servants. — Hannaford's Eegistry, Hi^h street. WANTFD, a General Servant.—Apply to Mr. W. Grattan, Waterloo Qua drant. ANTED, a first-class Man Cook fora country hotel.- Apply immediately at St. Leonard's House, Parnell Kise. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Waters, Epsom ; or 82, Queen-street. WANTED, a good sober Groom and female General Servant for Farmer's Hotel, Drury.—Apply to-morrow, at 11 a.m., at Thos. Macky's, Fort-sfcreet. U,'ANiED, a Housemaid. — apply » V to C. Farrow's Dining liooms, Late Porter's, next Montagues Bazaar. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl, about 14 years old, to make herself useful in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Stevenson, Wellington-street. WAJN TKU KN U W Js .—The under signed have always on hand a large supply ol Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut "Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. . W. & G. WINSTONB. AJ\ 1E JU KNOW.N — Just opened at Stretton's, top of Grey-street, "Wools and Canvasses, Honiton Braid, Tassels and Cords, Tea Coseys, Toilet Bags, Braids and Fringes, Rosette Papers, Christmas Gifts, &c. AJNT E D to I^ELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B — Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.—ALFKicD SMAJiT, next to Bine Post. Victoria-street. AJNTED iUSOWJN, that D Golwe is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Moul dings, Broadi Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron 'bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Gusto m-house atreet. WAJNIJSJ) KJNO WIN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &0., 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 6s. WAJNI'Ei), Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, ia appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Boyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignment per Jubilee jnst opened. AJNTEI), a first-class Servant for a gentleman's family: good wages to a girl of character aid ability ; references required.—Apply for engagement to the publisher, Stab office. ANTE U. Subscribers for Edward Wayte's Art Union. The Drawing will taVe place on the 24th instant; AWXJJ i), 600 tons of Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <fee., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager AJMT ED, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale and retail, at redaced prices.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. . WAJX TEJL>, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates Bricks, Lime Sand, Shells , Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, anrl Red-sum Kelloea. *C &c. always on hand A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand \4 ' AJSIE 0, to call special attention VV to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -Ford, Potter & Go. The Pantheon. Queen-street. AlvTii) KNuWJN, that Ford, 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. **/ AiNTEL) KNOWN, that a V V terrible slaughter is now beiDg perpetrated n Wakefield-ttreet in the shape of cutting down the pries of Boota and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement,—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld-street. WANTED, the ladies of Auckland to know Mrs Colls' has not disposed of her Registry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-titreet, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. V&/■& In TED KJNuWJN, that the VV PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing snads to measure k-<\ -- ' shrunk at a less price than usually paid for j<j- i.i . 5 ; "i"-ntsr» *ord, Potter and Co, Jhs J*»«t..«*.u, w»«»- A*»-u*.



"Ranted known, that The Jfort^j-otter &JJo/rhe Pantheon, Queen-streat WANTJBD"the public to call and aw examine our special lines in HATS. Men's SRir/'r^ Men's Straws. 1 S : Men's Brill ,:"* B. nm > ls 6d. a large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxford, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —ford, Potter, and Co., ahe Pantheon, Queen- W~~^ NTj_ i) KssU WJN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLTJMBEE AND GASFITTEES, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above U. Staines. Every description of 1 lumbing, Gasfitting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repair* 1. First-class work guaranteed. TXT AS T WD7~Purchasers for China ai ~, Tea Sets. Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also G-lass Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy G-oods innumerable just landedexHydasj.es, W«i tangi, &c , at C. Meritt's, 51, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. \*M^lTj_D JRNOWJN, that JslJi » ™ man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, _c., continues to give the. greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cats of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. S-ole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. AJNTiiD KNOWN—Tbat W. H. Oumminga lias opened a first-class Boarding Bouse, opposite the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, .board and Lodging 10s per week. W~__NTI_D KtfOWN, Strawberries and Cream, finest of the season, can be obtained at the Willow Grove Strawberry Gardens, North Shore. WANT KU" KNOWN, that the above Gai'dens have been enlarged by the addition of the large orchard adjoining Visitors will find every convenience, com bined with delightful shade. WANiEU KJNoWtf, that W 0. DENNES, Wakefield-street, has 100 Splendid Sawing .MachinesinStock, and 100 shortly to arrive. WANTED, a first-class Servant for a gentleman's family at the Thames ; good wages to a girl of character and ability ; references required.—Apply for engagement to the publisher, Star office. ANTED, a little Nurse Girl to assist where there is only one child.— Apply Mrs Williams, Eden Crescent. ■' I \O LET, a Stable; in Grey-street. — Apply JL to Mr Levy, 7S, Grey-street. T"V ibTEJfHENSOJN & <Jo. 'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, EXHIBITION BRAND, JBAOLE BRAND, CROWN BRAND, Are to be procured at all respectable Grocers and storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland. D. STEPHENSON & CO., WYNDHAM STKfcEET, AUCKLAND. T O. O. P., M. U., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. SOio. GRAND BALL AT LORNE-STREET HALL, In commemoration of its opening, on THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1874. SXKWARDS : Owen Mahon, GM. I P. P. Millar, P._. H. Eogeis, N.G I O'eo. Atki_son, a P.S. I*ro H. JJtijjhway. Double Tickets, lCs Ccl, to be had from any of the above Stewards. Dancing to commence at 9 p m. Owen Mahon, fG.M., M.U GEORGE ATKINSON, PS., Secretary to Stewards. DHOTOti R A P¥T(r~NOTiCK The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Laaes, Rotomah»na, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN's Photographic Kooms, shoitland street I^o SH 1 1 WRTgTt S aN v OT HERS. —A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lestons in Drafting ana laying off.—Address by letter to W.tf.W., bTAR otlice. Auckland. MEa uoUPER, 66, wakefield street (late Victoria House, 4, Crabourne-street, Leicester Square, London). The newest London and Paris Fashions in Paper Modrls every month Ladies' Patterns taken and prepared for the Machine Pinking, *c. - pITT-sTitEiiT WisiSL._ VA N JL CHURCH.- Sunday Services. —December 20.— The Rev H. Dewsenbury will preach in the morning, at 11 and the Key A. Reid in the eveoing at C 30. JSfiEUIARIAJN Hall Services, Lome-street. Morring—The Power of Prayer to save the Sick ; Objections Met. Evening- Crimes and Criminals ; how we should treat them (by deaire) _ >t*RE JSEWTON KlßK.—Divine JL Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects-Morning : The Priesthood of the People. Fvening—Weariness in Well-doing. APTIS'JD OHTJ-tU-^ WelJesley street. P. H Cornford, Pastor. subject for December 20. Morning— v_e Light and Shade of Providence. Evening-Sufferi- g with Christ H&hIDAN-.-TJijiET. — MorniDg, at 11, Rev "W. Tinsley. Evening. 6 30, Rev W. Harris. BDWAIsDiiS-nTREEL 1 thurch. — Morning, at 11, Rev W. Harris. Evening, at 6 30, Rev W Tinsley. NORTH oHO-tiE PbE^BYIER IAN CHURCH.—Divine Service will be con ducted To-morrow forenoon at the usutl honr JSITKD MKTHODIaT FREE CHURCH.— Morning-The Words of this Life Evening-when does tne Spirit cease to Strive ? by Rev G. H. Turner. fGH-STREET INDEPENDENT CHA PEL. Service To-morrow Evening at half-past six o'clock. -ggj- k Jfi _W A R D Broke away from a raft on the evening of the 16th instant, between Tiritiri and Wade a RIMU LOG, branded SB both ends, 63 feet long, 14 x 10. Anyone delivering the same at Bigelow's yard, will receive the above reward. WE the undersigned, agree to CLOSK our respective i laces of Business on December 26 and 27 (Christmas D *y and Boxing Day); aLo, the Ist and 2nd of January, as customary :— W. Rattray 8. &J. k. Vaile J. M. McLachlan M. <* C. Milne Holloway & Garlick Eord, Potter & Co. T. Master Rushbrook & Bridgeman A. Linabury & H. At-ins W Oliver Wm Wilson J. Cosgrave & Co. The others have signfied tbeir intention of Closing, but object to sign the requisition. eT&iTtO N ' S ~G- A BDEN& DOMAIN. Come and Try Brighton's BEFRESHMENTS. xr ts Firat-cla<=s accommodati n for picnic parties. ss ew Zealand. Lndav.aximt^thaU-P^Tpm.^^^ secretary.



*pRI_TCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager ..Mr G. W Collier Producticn, for the ITIKST TIME in New Zealand of the celebrated Drama, THE WANDERING HEIR. Written by Charles Bead*;, Efq , and presented by him to Miss May Howard. ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY BY MR TOM KEMP, MECHA NIOAL E _ PECTS By Mr Solon. New Drjssxs, New Song«. THI3 (SAT[TRD\Y) EVENING, December 19, The performance will consist of THE WANDERING HEIR, In which MISS MAY HOWARD "Will appear in her original dual character of PHILIPPA AND PHILIP, Supported by the full strength of the Company. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, ls. QITT HALL. THIS EVENING-. At 8 o'clock. BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. Another Trip to Erin. TO-NIGHT, EN TIB E CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Entile Change of Bill. Prices of Admission :— Front Beats, Ss ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, ls. Mr CHARLES VERNER, Business Manager. CHORAL HALL. LAST APPEARANCE. TUTADAME A RAEELLA pODDARD Begs to announce that she will give her LAST GRAND CONCERT In Auckland, on MONDAY EVENING, 21st DECEMBER. PROGRAMME. Part I. I—Trio. (The WreatW Mazzinghi Mrs Hmytho, i.Mr Skinner, Mr Rainfoid 2—Song, (The Prairie on Fire) .. W. Knowles Mr Kaintord 3-Solo, Pianoforfe(MoonlightSonata) Beethoven Madahi; Auabelja (jODDAIid _— SoDg, (Alice, Where Art Tijou?) .. Archer Mr SkiuDer 5-Song, (Only the Night Winds) .. Sullivan Mrs Smylhe C-Solo, Violin, (Andante) .. .. Spohr Herr Doehler 7-Puet, (How Sad it is to Say Farewell) Bellini Mrs Smythe and Mr Skinner P»i T 11. I—Bocitfttivo and: Song (The Pilgrim of Love) Bishop Mr rikinner 2—Solo, Pianoforte, Grand fantasia, (Bonnie Scotland) introducirig (Annie Laurie), (Lotjie o Buchan)"] eic Brissac Madamk Arabella Godd&hd 3—Song, (Rocked in the cradle of the Deep; Knight Mr Eainfurd 4-Solo, Violin, (Thereat .. .. Hauman Herr Doehlor 6—Song (Waiting) Millard Mrs Smythe 0— Polo, Pianoforte, (Homo Sweet Home).. .. .. .. .. Thalberg Mad-me Arabella Goddaiuj 7—Trio, (.hrough tile World), _oh-_- mianGirl) Balfe Mrs Smythe, Mr Skinner, Mr Rainford Reserved Peats, 7s 6d ; V -reserved, 5s ; Gallery, 3s. Family Ticket, admitting Five to Reserved Seats £1 J is Cd. Plan t-jf Seats at Mr Hpton's, where also may be cbtiiined Tickets for all psrta of the Hall. Doora open ai 7 30, to commence at 8 o'clock. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. 1J The Officers and Brethren of the Court City, of Auckland, No. 3,975, will celebrate the Eleventh Anniversary in the Lome street Hall on Monday, the 28th instant, by a SOCIAL GATHERING. Tea o;i Table (5.30 p.ni- Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Tickets to be obtained from the Committee— Brothers Auger, Pigott, Cox, Harding, and l arker. W. F. DEMPSEY, Secretary to the Committee. i"Vj_fcv T?OR SYDNEY AND «Wmv -F MELBOURNE. VUD ALL MInIIMN-^-QUEEN.*L, \w D PORTS ; ALSO, isS__ffi_g_aK_» I'iiK PALMER RIVER _OL_- FI_LDS. The splendid Steamship Wonga Wonga, 1,000 tons, J T. Durrfll. Commander, will leave for above ports on WEDNESDAY next, 23rd inst., at noon. Fot freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. DRAINING WORKS, SHORTLAND STREET. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 19, 1574. TENDERS for the above works, in terms of plans and specifications, to be seen at the City Surveyor's Office, Canada Buildings, will be received until NOON of WEDNES DAY, December 30. Tenders to be en dorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. T3AILWAY -LEEPERs The undersigned is prepared to give the highest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed orundressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply t0 F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station: Or, Mechanic's Bay. TO LET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes wilk of the ITnion Bank. —Applj to F, li. Prime, _2, Insurance Buildings. AI the PANTHEO * you can get a good '? weed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Qae en-street. T^ORTH SHh .-uE —To let, a well -1 furnished and comfortably situated house for the mmmer months. —Apply R. as R. Duder, Devon port Store aTV O&L_. N D __AJiMO_>ic i_SL SOCIETY. Concert UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED till 7th January, 1875. E. H JAGGAR, Bon, Sec. iyrß THOMAS KING, formerly of the Waikato, Is requested to call upon, or com: municate with Messrs Jackson and Russell, Solicitors, Fort-stieet. -f^TEWTON EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT. FINAL NOTICE. The School Committee trill meet at the Newton Academy on TUESDAY, December 22, at« 7 o'clock, to hear and consider claims for Exemption from Payment of Education Kate, 1574.



BO AE D OF EDUCATION. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS. The Examination of Candidates for Certificate!! of Competency as Teachers will be held in the Hall of f the Mechanics' Institute, and -will begin on MON- | DAY, 21st December instant, at 10 o'clock a.m. Candidates are requested to assemble at 9 40. FEKDEPJCK J. MOSS, Secretary. TVEVONSHIEE CIDER. GENUINE DEVONSHIRE CIDER Imported direct from England, on Sale at HANCOCK'S UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, CORNER OP Queen and Welleslby-street. CHRISTMAS, PICNIC, AND BOATING PARTIES Supplied with Hampers of Assorted Wines and Spirits of the best quality at the Lowest Ruling Prices. N.B.— I, 2, 3, and 4 Star Brandies On Sale. "VT O T I C B . Newton and Ponsonby 'Busses -will leave the top of College Hill at 7.30 for the Choral Hall Tomorrow Night, and will continue to do so while the entertainment lasts. F. QUICK. J M. McLACHLAIN 218, QUEEN-STREET. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 2s'6d per yard) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3s 3d per yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. 3-4 Floor-Cloth, 23 6d per yard ) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 3a 3d per yard ( J. M. McLACHLAN. -4 Floor-Cloth, 23 6d per yard) lyd. Floor-Cloth, 33 3d per yard J J. M. McLACHLAN. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. OPPOSITE WELLESLEY-STEEET TH B undermentioned valuable PRTZK 0, which will he drawn for on the 24th instant, should the stated r umber of tickets be dis posed of. will be HXHIB'TID THIS DAY and SOUKUAY from 2t05 p m and from 7to 9 p.m. in the Pa It > ELL liAi L. I—The surrender of Mhry Queen of Scots to the Confederate LoTds at Carterri Hill, in the year 1567, sple dirtly worked in Berjin wool, floss siik, and gold ; value, £100 2—Fire Screen, in embroidery on black nloth, elegantly framed ; value, £5 3 —-odom and Gomorrah consumed by Fire, in Berlin wool, nti&tly framed ; value, ai 10s 4—A Handsome Cushion, in Berlin raised work ; value, £3 10s 5—A Group of Artificial Flowers, under Glass Shade value, £3 10s O—A Handsome Cushion, on white velvet Poonah paintiug ; value, £3 10s 7—A Music Stool; value, £2 10s 8-A Large Handsome Doll; value, £2 103 9—A Group of Flowers, in Poonah painting with gilt frame ; value ill 10s 10—A Hand.«ome Smoking Cap ; value, £110s 11—A pair of Crochet Antimacassars ; value, £1 10s 19—A pair of Slippers, in Btrlin wool and beads value, 15s. Ticsets may be obtained at the Parnell Hall during the hours of exhibition, and at the Convent, Fatnell. A UCKL AND TRAINING i~L SCHOOL, FOR PRACTICAL EDUCATION, CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STEET. TO BE OPENED IN JANUAR7, 1875, Under THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR JOSIAH MARTIN. This Institutfon will coßsist of Elementary and Senior Schools witT Advanced Classes. THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION" WILL INCLUDE: Commercial Practice and Correspondence ; Industrial Ristory, Trade, arid Na'ural Products ; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design : Political Economy, and the Laws of Health. .Advanced Cl ssfs Conducted by professional men, will be established for instruction in the following subjects:— Book-keeping and Me rcantile Account*; Agricultural and Practical Chemistry ; Economic Botany and Geology ; Practical Mechanics ; Architectural Draw ing ; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathmetics ; Classic and Modern Languages. Tha Truntng System of Illustrative Lec tures will be adopted, and the Schools conducted upon the German principle of Technical Educa tion1. The Schools will be fitted up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with the best description of Modern .Educational Apparatus and Appliances. A Gymnasium and Drill-srounrl will be provided, and a Workshop and Laboratory fitted up as soon as possible. Evening Classes will be established for instruction n s ieii*l suhject< Fees (Quarterly, potable iv At>vancr): Elementary .. .. .. .. One <»vine» Kenior TwoGuiDeas Advanced Three Guineas ON SALE (WHOLESALE ONLY), EX HYDASPES, &c. Sultanas, 100 boxes Soda Crystals, 20 casks Paraffin Candles, 50 boxes Carbonate Soda and Cream of Tartar Bryant and v*ay's safety Matches "W hitiiiK, Morton's Salmon Colza Oil, Turps "White Lead Rosin Corks, tor ale or sodawaier Bottling Wire Brewers' Isinglass Hops, prime I'asmanion 1874 Bops, Kngiish crop 1878 Scrim and Hessian Muntz Metal, and Nails for ditto. ROBERT LUSK, QUEE IT-STREET. BR AJSB TO N & P OUSTER HOUSE & SHTP PLUMBTCRR, GASFITTERS, COPPER SMITHS, BEASS FIMSHJfiJfctS, BELL HANGERS, ETC., Masefield's Buildings, Albert street. Estimates given for all classes of work, &*& experienced workmen sent to all parts of the try. gj'lß^l FBiZ^ OVE>S, Pirsi " Prize RANGES—Herbert H. Smith wishes to inform the public that he has obtained F st Piize for the l*st five yeais for his Improve! Patent Portable Smoke-consuroing Ovens nearly a thousand of wh eh are in use— soms overlive years, ajl of which have given entire satisfaction ; also, First Prize Wrought Iron Ranges, Ship Stoves, Colonial Ovens, and every description of Iron "Work done ; also, fecond-hatd Stoves for sale cheap at the Auckland Iron Wovi.a, Burhfwn'Stieet West, opposite Bucfeland's S» loyar&s.



DESTITUTE CHILDREN** HOME. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES, TENDERS for the following SUPPLIES for the Home for iNeglected und Destitute Children for six months commencing Ist January, 1576, will be re ceived by the undersigned until noonol MONDAY, the 28th Deleteber instabt: — Beef and Mutton (free from bone, best quality only). t read (best quality only) Tea, Suuar, nice, oatmeal, Flour, Kerosine, \ Coals and Firewood 1 Samples of Groceries to accompany the tend rs. G. W. OWEN. December 18,1574. MADAME a RABELLA p\ ODDaRD A. \J To avoid crowding and confusion at the doors, buy your Tickets during the day at Upton's for all parts of the Ha:l UUKLaND VuL.UNTE.KJi ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic will be held at Vauxhall Gardens, on New Year's Day. Donble Tickets (to include everything). 10s ; can be obtained from Mr Saunders, Tailor. Queen-street, and the Non-Gotr missinnert Officers of the Corps. By order of theiPicnic Committee E. DAWSON. UST, on Wednesday last, an OVER COAT. The finder will receive a reward of 10s on returning the same to the Barrel Hotel, Parnell. IVTEW ZEALAND REFORM LEAGUE . The Second of a Course of Lectures, under the auspices of the League, will be delivered at the Mechanics' Institute, on WEDNES DAY EVENING next, 23rd instant, at 7 30, by W. L. Rees, Esq. Subject: "The Land Fund and Taxation of the People." Admission Free, and discussion invited. F. G. EWINGTON, Secretary. A.C.8.5., AUCKLAND BRANCH, . No. 81.—An Extraordinary Meeting of the above Branch, will be held in St. Patrick's Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVEN ING next, December 23, at 8 o'clock aharp. By order. JAMES CLARKE, President. -pr o T I c c. I VICTORIA HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. E. S. HILL, Formerly Manager of the Criterion Hotel, Mel bourne, Otago Club, Dunedin, and Masonic Hotel, Tauranga, Begs to inform his friends and the public that he has taken the above WELL-KNOW^ FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, And hopes by strict attention to business to merit a share of their patronage. A TABLTB 'DHOTE daily at 1 p.m. Puits of Rooms for Families, and Sample Rooms for Commercial travellers Bath Rooms ! Billiard Rooms ! Ici on parle francais A Night Porter in attendance. TOOK HERE. A. FLETCHER is ready to remove KIGHT-S'-ILat Is per box by the month All rubbish and other nuisances removed on moderate terms. Well-sinking done. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, At 11 o'Clock. BY AUCTION ! CURRANTS, SULTANA RAISINS, MIXED SPICE, SALAD OIL, SODA CARBON, 250'.s AND PLAID VESIAS, FANCY SPRING BOXES MATCHES, SARDINES, SALT, WHITING, CITRATE MAGNESIA, CASK VINE, GAR, PRICE'S CANDLES, CARRIAGE CANDLES, VERY FINE ENGLISH SHIPMENT OF STRO>G CONGOU TEA, WHOLE GINGER, KNIFE POLISH, &c, &c. &c. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at their stores, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, About 370 Packages of the above-named newly-landed GOODS, after which, At 12 o'Clock, 290 Packages choice WINES, BEERS, and SPIRITS, comprising—Marcell's fine Pale Brandy, Hennessey's Brandy (in J cask and case), Dienard's No. 2 Champagne (pints and quarts, ex Hydaspes), Carte Blanche Champaigne, Tennant's Bottle Beer (splendid order), Thompsen and Heddle's Ginger Wine, first-class Port and Sherry Wines (of best brands, &c, &c, &c. The goods will be offered in trade lots, and owing to the intended withdrawal of Mr. H. Isaacs from the business, most of the goods will be unreserved ! The Wholesale Trade are specially solicited to attend this Sale. Terms, as Usual, tea CORN EXCHANGE. SUGAR, SUGAR, and GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, from Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY _ HA** 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 f Sugar Refinery. Samples row onview at the Rooms of the Auctionee TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. CITY MART. BOOT AND SHOE?. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday, 22nd December, at 11 o'clock, Stock of a Bootmaker, comprising Men, Women, and Children's Goods, fiist class make, in good condition. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. RY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. FREEHOLD HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, HOBSON-STEET. THE Fnbscribers have received in structions from the Mortgagee to sell, at the Land Matt, Fort-strdec, on Thursday, 2ith inst, at 12 o clock, Part of Allotment 8. Section 28, city of Auck land, -8 feet frontages 10 Hobson-street. wi h the comfortable eight-ioomed Dwelling house, Outhouses <♦ c . e-ected thereon, aituaUd on posite the late Wm Hobson'R property and adjoining the residences of Messrs 8. McCos krie and A. Black. AiA SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Axictioagers.



MONDAY, 11 o'Clock a.m. UNDER BILL OF SALE. PIANOFORTE, SEWING, MACHINES, Etc., Etc., Etc. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Mondiy next 21st inst, at 11 o'clock a m, TTNDKR BILL OF SALE— Pianoforte. 2 Sewing Machines, Household Furni ture. &c. MONDAY, TEN O'CLOCK, A.M. FRUIT! F&UIT! FRUIT! Ex S.S. "Wonga WoNGA, © SYDNEY. E,. AETHU R WILL sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock a.m., 600 CASES FRUIT, well assorted, con sisting of Oranges, Bell Pears, Jargo nal Pears, Christmas Pears, Scotch Apples, Red Apples, Nelson Apples, Black Plums, &c. Terms— Cash. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. APPLES, ORANGES, PLUMS, PEAR?. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, at 12 o'clock, Ex Wonga Wonga, Two Hundred and fifty cases Fruit, consisting of Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Plums, and Pears, in splendid oider. Terms—Cash. Monday, december 21. city mart, to grocers and the trade. teas, yaravi lle sugars, oilmen's stores, candles, etc., etc. grant & morton HAVE received instructions to sell t>y auction, on Monday next, 21 inst, at 11 o'clock, Parcels of the above Goods. Teems at Sale. WEDNESDAY, Di.C£MBJiR 23. TIMBER ! TIMBER ! ! TIMBER ! !! CLEARING OCT SALE. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr C. A. Harris to sell by public auction, at yard, Britomart Road, on Wednesday next, the 23rd inst, at 2 o'clock, About 200,000 ft. of Kauri Timber, first and second-class, consisting of Scantling, Boards, Planed, Tongued, and Groved, &c, &c, <*c. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. * THE REMUERA YARDS. npHB USUAL WEEKLY SALE JL Will take place on MONDAY FIKST, atTiVO O'CLOCK. For Sale— FATCATTIE FAT G ' LV-ES FA.T BHUEF FAT LAMBS FAT PIGS. All of Choice Quality. ALFEED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, UECEMBER 22, Noon: FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, MOUNT ALBERT, ONEHUNGA, Etc. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured wi h instruc tions to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen ' street, on Tuesday next, 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The following Well-situated FREEHOLD FRO PKRTIKs. near Mount Albert, adjoining the proper ties of Messrs Gittos and Son's (Tannery) and Mr Lee:— About 14 ACRES OF LAND, with two Cottasres erected thereon well-situated, it beirg on the line of railway close to the Station, having ex tensive frontage to the J>ew >orth and Mount Roskill roads, witbin an easy distance of ihe City. 'Buses pass it twice a day. A good stream of water runs through the property, making it very suitable for a manufactory, brewery, &c. ONEHUNGA—Cottage and Allotment (by order of the Trustees of the late Mr C. Kelly) being Allotment 13, of Section 33, containing 1 rood and 23 perches, more or less. BUNTTA—Allotment No 105, 40 acres ; and Allot ment No Iti, also 40 acres. ARAl—Parts of Allotment 3, 40 acres. Also, Several Country Properties. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. ~ CHRISTMAS FRUITS. EX WONGA WONGA, FROM SYDNEY. LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, on Monday, December 21, at 10 o'clock, 150 eases Oranges 60 do Plums 80 do Apples 75 do Pears 15 do Lemons 4 bags Peanuts 40 cases Onions. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SAILS : RICK COVERS. THB Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, 2 SAILS suitable for RICK COVERS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. BY ORDER OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. W. DOWDEN HAR received instruction to I ease by public auction, at the Office of the Auck land Harbour Board. Fort-street, onTues ay next, the 22nd instant, at 1"? o'clock. The - hfds A. 8, C. and T> on Queen-sstreet, for a ■Wharf, for a period of 12 montl'S. from Ist January, 1875. in teramof Leise to be seen at the El o-b'»ur Roartl ' 'fflce MOM DAY, DECEMBER 21. VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSE PRO PERTY, HOBSON-STREET (Opposite Governor Browne Hotel). B. TONKS & CO. " HAVE been instructed by Mr P. Darby, to sell, on Monday, December 21. at 12 o'clock, , Tory Valuable Freehold Property, corner or Durham and Hobson-streetg, wlih the six sub stantial Houses thereon erected : This offers a really first-class investment. The : situation is second only to Queen-street, always commands good tenants, and is rapidly rising in value. 1 Attention is requested to tie fact that H>bson | street is to be immediately cut down, kerbed, and 1 channelled. Further particulars of auctioneers* Ter»« liberal.