nasaengers from travelling by the same boat, as most travellers would probably regard Sullivan as a Jonah. The Victorian authorities are in a dilemma nwine'tothe notice by the steamboat pro prietors that they will not give Sullivan a passage. Meanwhile he^cemains in gaol.

CITY COUNCIL.-This Day.

A meeting of the City Council was held to day at noon, present, His Worship the Mayor in the chair, Messrs Macready, Brett, Isaacs, PaWy, Cosgrave, Buchanan, Holdship and Hurst. The minutes of the previous meeting hav jnff been read, several letters were read, viz., one from Mr Hubert Oram, respecting tli«> removal of the tire-bell from Hobson-str But opposite his premises, the Priuco Arthur Hotel. Mr Oram complained the ringing of the bell disturbed him. so much that it broke his rest. He could not afford to remove the fire-bell at his own expense. ■ Tie letter was received and will be dis casseS at a future meeting. A letter was received from Edward TremaitJ, requestirg premission for the Temperance Band to have the use of the engine-shed for purposes of practice. The request was granted, subject to the approval of the city surveyor. WILLOW STREET.

An application was received from the inhabitants of Willow-street, Freeman's Bay, descriptive of the sad state of Willow street, between Freeman's Bay and Napier street, which street in wet weather is most dangerous. The applicants thought this fine season favorable for the alterations.

The matter was referred to the Streets Committe.

The Mayor announced that in consequence of his filling the Mayor's chair he was no longer eligible for the position he held as a member of the City Commission, and would now tender his resignation as a member of that Board. It was agreed that Councillor Isaacs be called upon to succeed the Mayor. CHARGE OF ROYALTY. A letter was read from his Honor the Superintendent, in answer to his Worship's letter, requesting a reduction of one-third in the charge of royalty for metal conveyed by the city carts from the Mount Eden reserve, and stating that if such reduction was made, it should fairly be extended to the Highway Boards, which would render the funds insufficient to meet the necessary expense of maintaining the road in repair ; but if at the expiration of the period of a lease of six months, ife should be found sufficient to make the reduction, the request of his Worship would be taken into consideration, and that the matter will be taken into consideration by the Provincial Council. TENDERS. Tenders were received from several per sons for the cartage of sewage, when the tender of Mr Edward Burn was accepted. The tender for carting of scoria was re ferred to the Works Committee with power to act. REPAIRING OF CITY PUMPS. The following tenders were received for repairing the city pumps, viz., A. and W Craig, at £9 per annum ; Robert Moore, £8 10s ; and Mr Worfolk, at £8 7s 6d.

Councillor Isaacs moved that Mr Worfolk'a tender be accepted, subject to the supervi sion of Mr Anderson.

Seconded by Councillor Holdship, and oarried.

ACCOUNTS.

The account?, including salaries £143 10s ; sundries, £350 13s lOd ; and waterworks, £6 6s, amounting to £500 9s, were passed. This was all the business.

MISS CHRISTIAN'S CONCERT.

The third of Miss Christian's admirable, first-class concerts was given last evening to an attentive and respectable audience. Miss Christian, one of the most pleasing and charming of singers, is well supported by Mrs Smythe, a lady whose fine gifts of voice are too well known in connection with Madame Goddard's concerts to need an introduction to the lovers of melody and song; and assisted by Mr Skinner, tenor, and Mr Rainford, basso. The selections were of the highest literary and musical character, and calcu lated to fix the Christian concerts in the memory for jears to come. "Dame Dur den," a trio, was beautifully rendered by Mrs Smythe and Messrs Skinner and Rain ford, in a manner which at once prepared the auditory for the gems of ballad minstrelsy which were to follow. Mr Harcourt Lee played the accompani ments, also a pianoforte solo by Ascher, "Fanfare Militaire," with his accustomed ability. Mr. Skinner's song (music by Balfe), " No prize can fate," was given with a sweetness and pathos which was evidently appreciated. His rendering of "The Death of Nelson," however, which John Braham was wont to sing in days agone, was a marvellous effort, and executed most effectively. This fine patriotic ballad stirred the feelings of the listeners to the depths of their hearts, and an encore was demanded. It was quite evident that all the powers of the singer were brought into active service for the full and proper render ing of this grand national song in honour of England's greatest naval hero ; and yet, we often perceive, when a great vocal victory is won, that a portion of the audience, in their thoughtless enthusiasm, seem to desire to ex haust the singer by their clamours for an en core. Miss Christian sang the "Wanderer," by Fesca, in a rich, melodious strain without apparent effort, and beyond the anticipations of those who had heard of her fame through the Australian pres3. Her greater success however, was the ever welcome Scotch song of " Auld Robin Gray," which for years was ascribed to Burns, until it was proved be yond a doubt to be the composition of Lady Anne Lindsay. We have frequently listened to this fine Scotch ballad, but never heard it given as Miss Christian gave it. Her sing ing of this song, in which she brought out all' its natural associations in the most delighful manner, was at once the most affecting and effective specimen of ballad singingweever heard. Thesimple Scotch girl, with her tremulouaness of speech, her love of Jamie, who had gone to sea, and her des cription of Auld Robin's kindne3S, were all distinctly marked by Miss Christian's variation of tenderness and passion. The audience were in raptures, bou quets and applause followed, and at last the singer found it necessary to give another song, " Come back to Erin," full of expres sion and poetic sympathy. Mrs Smythe possesses a sweet voice, and she sang with liveliness and feeling, "Merrily over the snow," and "111 follow thee," in both of which songs this lady was encored. Her songe were prettily chosen, and of a charac ter which makes them extremely acceptable. Mr. Rairrford was in capital mood, and dis played his masculine strength of voice, in terspersed with the most delicate touches of Pathos, in "Laud of my dearest, happiest feelings," a swert home lyric. "Bark, the clarion is sounding," was given in an dually forcible and masterly manner, and w &8 received in a way that must have been pleasbg. The duet " The Larboard Watch " Was suag by Messrs. Rainford and Skinner, with equal satisfaction. " Wha's a' the Steer, Kirmner," by the ladies Miss Christian «nd Mrs Smythe, brought to a close one of f the best concerts we have ever witnessed. jThe fourth of these Christian concerts will Hake place this evening, when a new pro gramme will be introduced, and among other Bong ß Miss Christian will sing the well «aowa Irish song "Kathleen Mavourneen."

J[ c observe thafc Gsrett [Brothers,! of /yasefield-street, are sacrificing the re mainder of their stock of boots and shoes ■jeiore .removing to their new and commo awua building.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mining.—Steamer for Upper Thames. The only gold lodged is a parcel of 6 ozs. 1 / dwts. from Long's tribute of Tookey The new steam-launch Pearl, for theriver trade, is nearly ready for launching. She is . a fine commodious boat, 52 feet long, 9 feet 0 inches breadth, with cabin 12 feet long The engines and boiler are already on board. Nothing is doing. The people are waiting for the completion of the holidays before re° Burning work. ■

COROMANDEL.

(From cur own Correspondent.)

This day,

Gold Returns. The Coromandel return of sold for 1874 is 14,30G ounces.

The Emily return is unsatisfactory. . A reported find of gold in the Golden >3:'c?fc claim, Tiki, is announced.

'j&e funeral of the wife of John Eobinson, manager of the Plutus, wos largely attended by the*? Masons, Foresters, and Orange Lodges.

The children's picnic yesterday was a great success. There weie 500 present.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Southern Cross arrived at four yester day afternoon, the returns to Auckland on Thursday night. The Rotorua and Hot Lake district races take place on the 11th and 12th of January and promise to be suc cessful. £100 will be run for. The natives are preparing a war dance, etc., which will be a novel sight.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Prom our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Captain Wheeler. It is reported that Captain Wheeler leaves the £ew Zealand Steam Shipping Company shortly, to go home to take command of one of the Dvmedin Harbour Company's new boats, and bring her out. Over-crowding Excursion Steamers. Yesterday the Customs authorities put men to check the number of passeDgers who went on the excursion steamers to Picton. They appear to have been as blind as Lord Nelson was to signals, or the authorities doubted their reckoning, and sent over to Picton asking the police to count them as they lauded. A great discrepancy is said to exist between the two tallies, and the Customs authorities are hesitating as to whether to prosecute the company. As the day was fine, and the excursion passed off remarkably well, the public would be sorry to see the company proceeded against, the excursion being considered a great treat, and was got up only after considerable agitation by letters from the public, and hints from the Press. The proposed Marriage in High Life Concerning the recent marriage in high life which all but came off, I hear that the confectioner managed to make a good thing out of the bridal cake after all. Be sold it at half-a-crown per pound, and all the respectable matrons and maids who were likely to have attended the wedding bought a piece, determined not to|be disappointed iv one respect at least. Remarkable Hor^e Accident. A timber waggon ran away near Pakuratah 1 and though going up the hill, such was the speed and force that one of the horses, on striking a telegraph post of totara with its shoulder, snapped the post in two and killed himself on the spot. The Customs authorities will probably not prosecute the steam company unless some passenger lays an information. Yacht Race. About £300 changed hands over the yacht race. Tha fishermen who owned the winning boat clubbed their purses and made commonistic bets all round. Sir George Grey and City West. The Post strongly recommends that Sir George Grey should stand for Auckland City West. It thinks he may render good service in remoulding our Constitutional institutions in a new form, as well adapted to the present position and circumstances of the colony, as the institutions which he originally bestowed upon us were to the circumstances t>f the colony at that time. He would act as a check on the ill-considered hasty policy of Mr Vogel, and would in the House form a rallying peint for all opposed to the reckless overthrow of existing institu tions, until something is known as to the character of the institutions by which they are to be succeeded. Stone Buildings. The Tribune recommends people to build of stone or brick instead of wood. It thinks the alarm about earthquakes almost ground less. A brick store is now going up with walls two feet thick, and Mr Clayton has a house built of concrete.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Company.) This day. Unemployed in Wellington. There are a great many unemployed and partially employed men hanging about town waiting to go into the country. An advertisement for a foreman for one of our merchants was answered this morning by over two hundred applicants. A few days ago about the same number applied fora situation for driving a baker's cart.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Company.)

This day.

Branch Railway. Another branch railway thirty miles long, from the racecourse station near Chnst church to the South Bridge, will be opened for general traffic in February.

House Sparrows. The Acclimatisation Society have decided to request the Superintendent to remove pro tection from house sparrows, which have become a nuisance in the province, and to sanction the issue of licenses for fishing for trout in the river Avon.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

PER JAVA CABLE,

Per Cvphrbnbs,

London, December 15 to 20. Among the documents seized from Count Arnheim is a letter from Bismarck,^ express-; ing a preference for a Republic in France, as a Monarchy would restore alliances that would' eventually become dangerous to Ger many. ' The editor of the Ultramoßtane organ, the Germania, who is also a member of the Ger man Parliament, has been arrested and sen tenced to one year's imprisonment for offences against the Press laws. The trial of Count Arnheim has termi nated. For the defence, is was maintained that the Count had a right to retain the documents. The prosecutor demands a sen tence of two and a half year's imprisonment, but the Court sentenced the Count to three months only, and acquitted him of any crim inal intention.

Owing to a parliamentary vote condeLaing the imprisonment of the editor of the Germania, Bismarck threatened to resign the

Chancelorship. The Reichstag, or Diet of the Realm, «n a diviaioa of 199^ to 74, paired a vote of confidence in Prince Bismarck ; and the Emperor refused to accept the resigna tion of his office as Minister of Foreign "Af fairs and Chancellor of the Empire. In his reply the Due Decazes refutes the lengthy complaints of Spain in regard to French aid to Carlists, and reiterates the friendliness of his Government towards that of Spain.

The mails from Australia by way of San I< rancisco were delivered on the 15fch ; those via Brindisi were delivered on the 19th. The Rev. Dr. Lang and Major Warburton are passengers by the .steamer which has just left with mails for Australia.

The steamer Singapore, which is to be employed in the Torres Straits service, has left the Clyde for Queensland.

The transit of Venus was observed very successfully in Egypt, India, Russia, and Japan,

Kalakaua, King of the Hawaiian Islands, has arrived at Washington. .The city is gaily decorated in honor of his visit, and he has been cordially welcomed by President Grant. The steamer Pera left Galle on the 19th with mails for Australia.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Sydney, December 30. Aster enduring now for more than a year the restoration of the Customs' frontier on the Murray, the mercantile community of Melbourne, as represented by its Chamber ot Commerce, has once more begun to make a movement, with a view to see if some plan could not be devised by which inland inter colonial free trade could be restored.— The dinner to Sir Hercules Robinson was a great success.

Melbourne, December 23. The ship .Apelies reports seeing a burning ship soon after leaving Calcutta, name unknown.—Mr Simpson, of the Epsom branch Bank of Victoria, has been arrested on a charge of forgery.— The racehorae Protos has been sold for 260 guineas to Mr Clibborn. - A man poisoned himself at the Royal Mail Hotel. He had committed forgery.— Th^ Sydney team are practising daily at the Melbourne ground. Coates, to-day, was elected Captain. The men are improving, especially Spofforth and Powell.—Another woman has committed suicide in the Yarra. She left a note giving her watch and locket to whoever found her.—A Commission has been appointed for the Intercolonial Exhibi tion to be held in August prior to the Philadelphia Exhibition. — Joseph Husler charged with murder on the Richmond road has been remanded until next sessions of the Court. — Miss Carey (the rising young actress, who marie her debut in Auckland some years ago), lias taken a very successful benefit.— The managers of the moonlight concert, given in aid of the Orphanages, report that the gross receipts, about £370, and tbat the net sum \ba divided between the asylums,, will execsd £2;"5O.

Brisbane, December 23

A boat has been beached near Cape More ton, with Wo evident escapes from New Caledonia. They had only one oar, a make shift rudder, a spritsail, a bagging jib, a duck, 1 lb. of biscuit, and a pint of water on board, and no compass. It is understood that they steered by the sun. The names given are Crone and Busnofc.—lt has been decided to open advanced classes for girls in connection with the Grammar f-'chool. — The schooner Isabella has arrived at Mackay from Solomon Islands. She brings a report that the second mate of the James Berney, brig, and a boat's crew, arrived there; and reports that the vesnel had been taken by natives, and all hands massacred at Lord Howe Island. This report may be received •with caution. The brig is owned by Messra. Barron and Skinner, «f Sydney.—Letters from the Ta\mev are full of accounts of fever, and state that the patches of gold are shallow and soon worked out. When on a patch parties average from 7 dwfs. to 10 dwts. per day. Adelaide, December 22. ■ A half-fnterest in the barque Empreza has been sold for £1,540.—The yacht Hygea Failed yesierday with the Hon. W. Milna on board. She collided with the Penola, whose port bulwarka were stove in. Captain Snewin was jerked overboard, and was in the water about hnlf-an-hour, when he was secured by the yacht's boat. The Hygea, it is said, had no lights. She is not damaged. Captain Snewin is reported as being severely injured.

THE SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER.

This pleasant and amusing comedy was pro duced last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and if we may judge by the reception it met from all parts of the house, and the life-like manner in which it was placed upon the stage, with its associations and scenery, the comedy must be pronounced a great success. The pJay belongs to other days, when war occupied the thoughts of men, and death and glory were the words which fired youthful ambition. There is much of good in this really interesting comedy, in which the writer has pointed a healthy moral, which should be the ultima tum of every playwright, so that the pro duction should not only amuse but instruct. Miss May Howard waa quite at home in her favorite character of the kind-hearted widow, ever ready to perform cheerfully some kindly act, or express a comfortable word. The audience reciprocated the lesson, and responded in a seasonable way by floral tokens of satisfaction. Frank Heartall was ably represented by Mr. Collier, who thoroughly understood the position of Frank. The remaining characters were well represented by Messrs Poole, Holloway, Aveling, Deering, Misses Patty Holt, and Lizzie Bushe. This comedy was followed by a burlesque, having Miss Clara Stephenson for its central attraction called "The Fair One with the Golden Locks." Miss Stephenson made a good appearance as the minstrel Graceful, whilst Miss Holt, as the Queen Lucidora, was particularly interesting. This lady's happy countenance, and vivacity of manner in her acting, are always effective in awakening genial feeling. Mr Poole was highly funny as the King, and Miss Maggie Knight succeeded very well as Molly Mopsa. Her song and dance were loudly received. Mr Kemp's mountain scene, with the inter mediate moonlit lake was very effective in the distance, and creditable to the artist. The same pieces will be repreduced for the last time this evening.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

Mks Morressy's concert at the Lorne-sfcreet Hall last evening, was well patronised by a large number of citizens who had been attracted by the excellency of the programme which comprised songs, duets, trios, and pianoforte solos. The ballads were of a sentimental character, each containing a choice sentiment, judiciously set in imagery and ryhme. "Thou art so near and yet so far" was effectively rendered by Miss Leaf who has won a name in the first'rank of Auckland singers. Mrs Mitchell also in "Robin's Return," received the unmistakeable applaud of the admiring as semblage. Miss Mendelsohn and Mrs Ravnes gave'the "Sainted Mother" from TVUritana in a highly creditable manner; whUeMrß Morr eS s| /nd Mr Mitchell were pxreedinelv happy in the beautiful duet -Ivewallereiißdreamß." The other parts of the programme, such as "In Happy Moment?" by Mr Austia and »TOen the Quiet Moon is Beaming," and similar effu sions, made up a good evening's pleasure. Mrs Morressy and Mr Stubbing were the chief pianists. The concert was interesting and meritorious, and wound up with the lively trio ; the " Mermaid's Evening Song, by three ladies.

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WANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3a 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill "Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of ail the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c '. —Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen street. ■ • YK* AJNTED KNOWN, that The ¥ / Pantheon is the only House in Auckland whore you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 255: Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from SOs ; Riding Habits, from 50s; Bnys Suits of Color.ial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 4(Js.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Qneen-street. y%J ANTED, to call special attention * * to our 153 Trousers to older, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. — Jford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. \KfADiTtD KNOWN, that tford"" vv Potter* Co are veiybusy; 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. \hj ANX J_ D KISO W N ¥ V ■ THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTEKS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gaafltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed WANTED to SELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B.- Highest price given for all kinds of old AJotal.— ALB_tE_> S>_ART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. 1/~vS. REWAED.—Lost, a black retriever \y Dog, answers to the name of "Snow ball." Any person detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. — Famnel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen street. SPRING VILLA~~BEMIN AiiY, PONSONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ABBEY request their Pupils ti Ee-a'S--mble on Monday, Ilih January. Town Pupils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr P. Qnick's 9 a.m. omnibus by leaving their names at his office. — nro SHI~PWR IGn T S AND JL O'iB.EKS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lesions in Drafting and laying off.—Address by letter to W.F. W., Stab office. Auckland. HjPO hhT, a nine-roomed Dwelling, -I. within fifteen minutes Wii.k of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, _.. Prime, i 2, Insnrancn Buildings. AT the PANTHEON you can get a eood Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk," at 40s.—Ford, Putter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. <*i_ TAURANdA DISTEICT. BAY OF PLE^Tf, JETTY AT WHARBROA. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 15, 1874. No eligible Tender having been received for the Election of the above, fresh Tcnde s are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 4th Jaisuary next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works fcflice, Shortland-sireet, and at the residence of the Pilot. Tauraoga. J. WILLIAMSON, So. erintendent, ENNISKILLEN LODGE, ROYAL OtCAKGE LODGE, No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the rooms of the Young Mers' Christian Association VVeUesler-Htreet, on FRIDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. AUCKLAND AND ONEB.T7NGA RAILWAY. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, 1875. On Friday and Saturday, the Ist and 2_d January igext, the ordinary time-table will be suspended, and on those days trains will run as follows :— LEAVING AtCKL_ND At 7.30, 9, 9 30, 10,10.30,11, 1130, 12, 12.30, 1, 1.30, 2, 2,30, 4;8, 4.38, 5 S, 5.38, 6.8, 6 38, LEAVING ELLERSLIE FOE AUCKLAND At 9, 9.30,10,10.30,11, 11.30,12,12.30,1,1.30, % 2.30 4.0, 4.30, 5.0, 6.30, 6.0, 6.30, 7.45. The first and last trains from Auckland will ran through to Onehunga, and those at even hours from Auckland will connect at Ellerslie for Onehunga. j Between ONEHUNGA and ELLERSLIE a train will run, LEAVING ONEHUNGA At 8.65, 9,55, 10.55,11.65,12.65,1.55, 3.55, 4.55, 5.55, 7.50. AND FftOM ELLERSLIE At 7.65, 9 30,10 30, H. 30,12 30, 1.30, 2,30, 4.38, 5.38, 6.38, 7.0. At Auckland carriages will be reserved for passen gers joining at Newmarket; and at Ellerslie, on return trains, carriages will be reserved for passengers from Kaceconrse platform. The doors of those carriages will be locked, and passsengers are respectfully re quested to observed this and the other regulations made for the comfort and good conduct of the public. The By-laws will be strictly enforced. j RETURN FARES From Auckland or any other station to Ellewlie admission to Race course of Auckland Racing Club only).. 2s Od From any other Station to ditto (exclusive of admission to Racecourse .. •. is 0a From any station to any station, excepting Ellers lie, returns will be given at ordinary return fares, exclusive of admission to course. No arrangements having been made to include ad mission to the Ellerslie Gardens and Sports in the prico of the railway ticket, and as it has been found impossible to use the special Racecourae ticket for that purpose, tickets for the Racecourse will pass .the holders into that of that Auckland Racing Club alone. Tickets can be obtained at all stations, N.B.—The ordinary fare list from any station to Ellerslie will be suspended on Ist and 2nd January next. On those days the return fares from Auckland to EllereliewlU be as above. •On Ist January, on the occasion of display of fire works at Kllerslie, a train will leave Auckland at 7.60 p.m., and return leaving EUeralie at 9 p.m. JAMES STEWART, Acting General Manager. December 30,1874.



■pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier GREAT SUCCESS. TO-NIGHT (Wednesday), December 30. MISS MAY HOWARD In the Charming Comedy of THE SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER." Widow Cheerley .. MIS 3 MAY HOWARD, For positively the last time, Supported by the Company. To conclude with THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS. Graceful .. .. Misa Claba Stephenson Look out for ARRAH NA' POGUE. MI3S AMY &TONS will shortly appear, supported by MR F. BTONK. NOVELTY I NOVELTY ! NOVELTY ! Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. PONSONBY.— A. genteel Cottage Reridence, with well of water and large fruit garden, comprising three ailetments. Prite, £189 on easy terms ; immediate possession.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Shortland-street. ucYland volunteer ENGINEEES. The Annual Picnic will beheld at Vauxhall Gar dep.s on N JEW YEAR'S DAY. Double Tickets, 10s, can be obtained from Mr Fautiders, Tailor, Queen slreet, or any of the non-commissioned officers of the Corps Volunteers belonging to ether companies wishing to join can obtain ticfeet3 ss a'^ovo. The Company and Band will parade at the Market House, at 9 a.m. sharp, on the morning of the picnic Cap Covers and belts to be worn. By order of the Captain. T O O. F,, M. U., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSBIP LODGE, No. 3920. GRAND BALL rAT LORNE-STREET HALL, In commemoration of its opening, on THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER, 1874. Stewakds : Owen Mahon, G.M. I F. P. Millar, P.G. H. Eogeis, N.G. | Geo. Atkinson.jP.S. Bro E. Heighway. Double Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had k from any of the above Stewards. i.'-anting to commence at 9 p m. Owen Mahon, G M., M.O GEORGE ATKINSON, P.S., Secretary to Stewards. G><OK R E WARD. Improvement Commissioners' Office, Auckland, December 29,1874. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give such information to the Police as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who DES TROYED the LIME TREES on the west side of Princes-street, near the Drill-shed, on the night of the 23th, or early on the morning of the 29th inst. R. 11. STEVENSON, Secretary. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Roto mahina. &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'S Phot ographic Kooms, Shortland-street. T^OUND, yesterday, a pair of Piano J Candlesticks —Apply to the Stab office. TWO Furnished Rooms To Let.— Apply to Mrs Dalton, Newton Road. KAPAKGA SCHOOL DISTRICT. A Certificated Teacher and a Female Assistant are required for the above School. Applications to ba sent to the Board of Education, on or before the 4th prox. December 28, 1874. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSORANCE SOCIETY. ALMANAC 3 for 1875 have arrived per Cyphrenes. Policy-holders will be supplied with same on ap plication at this office, J. B. GRAHAM. STONE LIME! STONE LIME !— The BEST HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade, Is 2d a bushel (bass to returned).—Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefteld-strectg. AKER'S HIBERNICON will perform on return from Thames. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TOR PURCHASING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, NEW YE A°R' S GIFTS, AT R. BECK'S. HOTEL FOR SALE. The Hikutaia Hotel, midway and on main road between Grahamsiown and Ohinemuri, is For Sale Cheap. Apply to T. FORDYCE, Fort-street. I^HRiSTIAJS CONCERT COMPANY. li CITY HALL—ONE WEEK ONLY. Miss CHRI3TIAN begs to announce that she will give her Fourth Grand Concert THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, when she will bo assisted by Mrs Smytbe, and Messrs Skinner, Rainford, and. Harcourt Lee. Miss Christian will sing " The Mountebank" (Vivien) " Kathleen Mavourneen" (Crouch), and "O! mio Fernando " (Donizetti).—Front Seats, 4s (Family 'I'icnet) admitting three, 10s;; Unreserved, 2s 6d ; Back Seats, ONE SHILLING. TO Journeymen Bakers.—Wanted, a young Man with some knowledge of the Business.—Apply Star office. T> AGES ! RACES ! —Sweeps on JL\j the Hurdle Race and Steeplechase This Evening, and To-morrow Evening, at the City Club Hotel.— H, N. ABBOTT. rriHE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW (ZEALAND), Limited. CAPITAL .. ... ... £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,000,000 RATES OF INTEREST ON DEPOSIT On, Deposits fixed for 30 days', 5 % $ annnm On Deposits fixed for 3 months', 5}- % $ annum On Deposits fixed for 6 months', 6 % $* annum ". DAVID HEAN, Manager. Auckland, 17th December, 1874. .



A NNUAL LICENSES FOSt CAR RIAGES, CARTS, DRIVERS, ETC), ETC, Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 18,1874 Notice Is hereby given that all Licenses for Hack ney and City Stage Carriages, Drays, Express Carts Drivers and Porters, also Certificates of Registration for Private Carts, expire on the 31st instant. Licenses and Certificates for the ensuing year will be issued be tween sth and 9th January, 1875. Applicants will bo required to give up their number plates. City Staga and Hackney Carriages will require to bo examined j by the Inspector of Carriages, who may direct the number to be either painted tipon the panel, or affixed on a plate thereon the number of passengers author ised to be carried, and the prescribed space within which all vehicles will be subject to Fares and Regula tions made by the City Council. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. 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 rsceived until NOON oE WEDNES DAY, December 80. Tenders to be en dorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. BBIDGE OVER MAS GAH EKE CREEK, WHATAWHATA ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland. December 15, 1874. No Tender having been made for the Erection o the above, fresh Tendeis are invited, and will be re ceiveft at this Office until Noon of MOjNDAY,,tb.e 4th of January next. Plaris and specifications may be sees at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street, and at the office of the Newcastle District Board, Ngaiuawahia. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintends. OST— Between the 2Sth of November and the 2nd of December, an order drawn upon C. A. Harris, of Auckland and Wangapoua, in favor of Henry Naysmith.— The finder will be rewarded by bringing it to this office, and the public are hereby cautioned against dealing with the same, payment being stopped.— Henry Naysmith. ~g~K X B W A" R D LOST, lost evening, between - Barnett's Pork Shop and Coburg-street, a small Brown Leather PURSE, containing money. The above reward will be paid to any person re turning the same at Mr Egginton's, Coburg street;. 0 LET—Two or Four Furnished Rooms, with use of Kitchek, in a first-class situation in Symonds-street.—Apply at the office of this paper. a ifi WIH a MAORI iff EB. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers' Thomas', Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wheeler and Wison, Nussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza." A large Stock to select fron - A. printed guarantee given with each machine, uti 7 wtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro parly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. /t LL persons having drawn Horses or Tickets in the Occidental Hotel Melbourne Cup Sweep are requested to call at once and receive their money. E. PERKINS. V TO-MORROW, 10.30 a.m. NEW YEARS' FRUIT SALE, ORANGES, LEMONS, PEARS, APPLES, Ex s.s. CYPHRENES FROM SYDNEY. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at half-past ten o'clock a.m., ex Cyphrenes from Sydney, 426 cases of well-assorted Superior kinds of Fruit, Oranges, Lemons,.Pears,.Bell Carpten ter, French and Christmas Apples, Summer Broughton White Kussetts, Scotch Henyon Reds, and Mobb's Royal, &c, &c. Terms—Cash. CORN EXCHANGE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. 230 CASES. FRUIT. Ex Cyphrenes, from Sydney. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by pxibb'c auction at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, the 31st Decem ber, at 12 o'clock sharp, 200 cases FRUIT, consisting of—Plums, Apple*, Pears, and Oranges. Terms at Sale. • / THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. THE Subscriber has received instructions to sell by auGtion, That WOODEN COTTAGE m Albert street, near Masefield's Brick Build ings, on Thursday, December 31, at.. 11 o'clock. Must be removed on or before the 9fch day of January, 1875. Terms : —Cash. GEOBGE SIBBLN, Auctioneer. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASS WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFORTES. Ex Assays, from London. NOW IN HARBOUR. Oi£ PACKAGES of Assorted vi EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASSWARE, FILTERS, &c. Toilet Sets, Chambers, Plates, Dishes, Covered Dishes, Soup and sauce Tureens, Ewers and Basins, Cups and Saucers, Teapots, Bowls, Tea- and Breakfast Sets, Cups and Saucers, Milk, Cream, Sugar slops, Muffins, Egg Cups, White and Gold and Blue-figured Sets of Jugs, Candlesticks, &c, &c. Tumblers (mounted and cut), Filters, &c, 2 Pianofortes To be sold by auction as soon as landed. Terms—Cash. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE h- ARTHUR'S MART. .. - . ' '■'_.. .. ii." Uj POULTR V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. PRODUCE -Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Butter, t Flour, Bran, Bacon, Barley r GROCERIES-Clearing-out the Balance of the Stock of a Grocer , HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS.