'"""" Railway Construction. Ibo railway bridge over Loveil's Creek is 'finished. The plate-laying is rapidly going n both at the Tokomairiro and Balclutha ends and as working parties are within five miles of each other, through cornmunicarioa hoald be established in four week 3. Death by Burning. It appears that Mrs. Currie, who is 55 Y ears old, fell into the fire and was burnt L m the knees to the chin, her hair com pletely off. Her daughter, attracted by the cries, extinguished the flames. Death ensued days afterwards. •The Government and Contractors Railway Excursions- Messrs Brogden and Sons intended to run excursion trains on Boxing Day for the Wai hola Regatta, but the authorities . have intimated that passengers must not be con veyed on the railway without special per mission. There is much discontent in consequence. Death of an Heir. The lamp-post falling on Hartley caused a concussion of the brain, which resulted in his death. It is reported he had just come ia for £3,000, and was going home. Proposed Colonial Exhibition. The Times advocates another Colonial Exhibition in Dunedin. Earnings of the Graving Dock. The Graving Dock earnings for six months were £808, or 25 per cent, above working expenses. The electoral rolls for 1875 show a slight decrease. Boat Lowering Apparatus. English letters speak highly of the boat lowering apparatus of Mr Douglas, late of Dunedin. It is in great favor with Scottish shipowners, and they are at present being built on seven different yards on the Clyde eight steamers and four ships fitted with the apparatus, which is only attached to some Clyde steamers.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. At a meeting last night a committee was formed to collect subscriptions for a testi monial to the Hon. Mr. Reynolds.

THE "MESSIAH."

The performance of Handel's celebrated oratorio of the " Messiah," by the Choral Society, assisted by the newly-arrived and talented artiste Miss Christian, is to take place this evening. A rehearsal, which was held last night, was hardly so successful as could be wished, owing to the inefficiency of soiae of the band. A final rehearsal came off at the hall to-day, when the music went a great deal better, and a really good rendering of the composer's glorious work may be expected. Miss Christian has given evidence at the rehearsals, of the pos session of a magnificent contralto voice, far richer in tone than any singer's who has visited Auckland for years. The soloists are well versed in their parts, and the grand choruses have been well studied and practised. A full house is sure to be present, and we feel confident that a pleasant musical eveniag will result.

THE EDUCATION TAX.

The announcement that a meeting was to be held last evening in the Mechanics' Institute, for raising a defence fund for those sum moned for the education rate, and to express sentiments on the education tax, attracted a considerable number of people to the hall. Mr David Olpherc was chairman on the occasion, and delivered the introductory speech. The Rev. Dr. Wallis was the chief speaker of the evening, and proposed the resolution immediately associated with the object of the gathering : —" That in order to defend the cases now peading under the Education Act with counsel, a subscription be opened." Dr. Wallis spoke at consider able length on the question before the meeting, and contended that the tax was unequal in its operations, as all acknowledged, as the children of the rich under the Act were educated at the expense of the poor. He thought the people were not treated justly. Direct taxation without representation was oppressive. The people paying a pound were probably repre sented, but those paying ten shillings were not represented. This was a state of things that should not be. He did not think that government schools were necessary in a place like Auckland, where persons could afford to send their children to their private schools. — Dr. Wallis also referred to the expenses of the Board of Education, and thought reasonable reductions might be made. —Mr. George Sfcaines rose to second the resolution. He said he felt queer in being regarded a3 a criminal, and in having to appear before the Magistrate. He -was determined to protest against the tax. Mr Staines spoke in favor of the Bible in schools, and read the ten commandments. —Mr Kirby followed, and applauded the sentiments of the previous speaker. The atmosphere of Auckland was darkened with hypocrisy. The resolution was then put and carried.—The Rev Dr Wallis was appointed treasurer to the fund, and Messrs Green way, Olphert, Staines, Ofcway, Davidson, Bettany, Walker, and Kirby were appointed to form the committee.

EXTRAORDINARY ELOPEMENT.

A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG HEIRESS RUNS OFF WITH

HER FATHER'S COLORED SERVANT.

(From the " New York Herald," Sept. 18.) Norristown (Perm.), September 15—The usually Btaid, quiet, and aristocratic portion of Bucks county, known as Warminster township, is just now greatly excited over a somewhat strange elopement. It seems that about a year since a fancy colored man, named Joe Palmer, came to Warminster and engaged with John Thompson, one of the^aris tocratic citizens, as a man-of-all -work. While . thus employed it was noticed that he was quite intimate with Miss Anne Thompson, the beautiful, refined and accomplished daughter of his employer. Shortly afterward Palmer was taken ill, and Miss Thompson attended to him until the family preventsd it by having him removed elsewhere. But it seems that Miss Thompson's visits were clandestinely continued to him. After his eonvalesenceit is reported that Palmer said he would be even with the Thompsons for sending him away from their residence during bis illness. Miss Thompson's father and mother did all they could *o prevent any further intimacy between daughter ard Palmer, and she seemingly consented completely to their" wishes. Bat neither they nor the community were pre pared for the denouement which has taken place. A day or two since Joe Palmer stated to various persons that he was going West, and was noticed making extensive prepara , turns. About the same ti m c Miss Thompson persuaded her mother to allow a visit to a Neighbouring township to make some purchases. She went instead to the railroad depot, and boarding the Phila delphia train, Bhe met Palmer at *ne t next station. As the young lady did not teturn at the time she informed her mother ?he would, a search was instituted and the tmthlearned. The terribly-distracted parent at once went to Philadelphia ; but, although a most persistent search was made, nothing oi the couple could be learned further than | "»at Palmer was seen in the neighborhood of hjtp' haymarket, at Seventh and Columbia iO^ 1111*' the day eubiequent to the elopement. 1 :mm Thompson is a great heiress and has m alwajs bten held in the highest esteem by £ h6 people of Waiminßter. Ber parents are | heartbroken at her rash act. Farther " iQewoiß will be made for her recovery.

FIRE IN SHORTLAND-STREET.

Exactly as the Insurance Building clock struck three this afternoon, the fire-bell rang and an alarm of fire was immediately raised! At first the majority of the people were not disposed to trouble themselves about the matter and a great deal of indecision and doubt haunted the public mind, in conse quence of an idea that persons were tryine an experiment with the new fire bell at the top of Princes-street It turned out that there was more founda tion for the alarm. The bell was rung in consequence of smoke being seen issuing from the roof of the residence of Mr Norrie" hairdresser, in Shortland-street, just below the new Provincial Offices. Within ten minutes the appearance of fire disappeared and the bell was stopped. It appears that a lady first gave the alarm to Mr JNorrie in his shop. He ran a few doors up the street for his son Robert, who, with a man named Frank, at once got on to the roof, and after vainly attempting to put the fire out with their clothes succeeded in getting some water and putting it out after small damage had beea done. An investigation of the roof shows about one foot square of the zinc inside the parapet melted the shingles for about 2 feet square were burnt, and the beam oE the roof underneath much charred, No signs of fire appears inside the room below. Thus it seems certain that the fire must have been caused by the heat of the sun or a spark from the outside. At_M'Briton's, the baker, two doors higher up, the chimney caught fire yesterday, and the shingles were then ignited for a moment. Whether this had anything to do with to day's outbreak is of course uncertain. These buildings are some of the most ruinous in the city. Mr Nome is uninsured.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

GRAHAMSTOWi*.

This day.

Mining News The Red White and Blue tribute crushed 70 tons stone for 58 ozs.

The Only Chance crushed 13 tons 10 cwts, for 46 ozs. 9 dwts.

The Bird in Hand fortnight's crushing gave 176 ozs. Lowe's (Tookey) Tribute has 236 ozs. 3 dwts. 18 grs. melted.

Sir Donald McLean is holding a meeting with the Ngatimaru natives to-day relative to a certain grievance relating to Shortland lands.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Tokatea Crushing.

The Tokatea retorted last night, and have 483 ounces gold. Another retort is just off the fire with about same amount. Three more similar lots are to come.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

The programme of the Autumn Race Meeting, on the 23rd and 24th April, in clades Trial Plate, 100 soys., 1£ miles; Sb. Leger Stakes, 100 soys., one mile six fur longs 132 yards j Champagne Stakes, 100 soys., six furlongs; St. George's Handicap, 100 soys., one mile ; Handicap Hurdle, 50 soys, two miles. Great Autumn I_Undi cap, 300 soys, ones and a-half miles. Selling Kace, 50 soys, one mile. Mying Handicap, 150 soys. Three-quarter Mile Handicap, 40 soys. One Mile Hack. Race, ten soys.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Beckham, Esq., R.M.) MOONLIGHT REVELLERS. Samuel Eraser, Michael Murphy, and Elizabeth Dogherty, were severally charged with being drunk last night, and fined 10s each. OUT FOR A SPREE. Thoma3 King was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and upon pleading guilty was fined 20s and costs. ATTACKING A CONSTABLE. John Shiers, a man who spends half his time in Mount Eden, was charged with attacking Constable Pentress while in the execution of his duty and damaging that officers uniform on the 22nd inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty to both charges, and was ordered to pay 20s for being drunk, and 5s damage done to the constable's coat. MARY MALYON. This unfortunate youug woman was again brought up, under the Vagrancy Act, with haying no visible lawful means of a liveli hood, and with pursuing immoral practices. Prisoner, a smart looking young woman, said she had just come up from the Thames, where her mother resided, and. got into bad company. . Mr Broham said that prisoner was a married woman, and her husband had done all that he could to reform his wife, but it seemed im- Prisoner begged to be let off, on the old promise of doing better and altering her course of life. . ~., Prisoner, who appeared to be repentant and. hung down her head, was subjected to a fine of £2 or one month's imprisonment. THE MYSTERIOUS SADDLE. William Stone, an old man was charged with selling a saddle supposed to have been stolen, as he could not satisfactorily account for the same. . Prisoner said he bought the saddle ot a maori at Tauranga, and the landlord was witness to the transaction. The case was accordingly remanded until to-morrow, Mr Broham promising to tele graph to Tauranga to ascertain the truth of prisoner's statement. TOBACCO IN THE HOUSE. James Conley was summoned for commit ine a breach of the Customs Act by having m the house 20 lbs. of tobacco, with intent to defraud Her Majesty's Customs, on the 19th m Mm Brookfield appeared for Mr Hill, Col lector of Customs. Defendant was undefended. Detective Jeffrey deposed that, id company with Detective Grace, he went to defendant a house, in Official Bay, on the afternoon of the 19th, and asked defendant if he had any tobacco in the house He said he had not, as he did not use it He t hen went to a corner of the room, and on lifting a cloth discovered about 20 lb-weight of tobacco. He enquired where the, tobacco came from, when Conley said, that it was Sft there by an officer of the Koßario, but he did not know his name. Mrs Conley then came in, and said she would have no JamTs Conley said he was a waterman, and was in the habit of obliging persons who STpgld him, in taking in thai • parcels but of conrse he never took the liberty-of opening such parcels which he shouW con^ eider a serious breach of confidence. He did not know anything of the tobacco or he would not have taken it in upon any ac count The detective. wanted to borrow a knife off him for to divide the tobacco be tWHis WoShip said that if he could shew that the tobacco had ? aid duty he would immediately discharge him. ' Detective Grace gave corroborative evi -6Delendant handed in a certificate of character. • . His Worship said the character was of no value in the present case. If he could shew that the duty on the tobacco was paid he should go free; but if not he muab pay a

lina of £100, or suffer imprisonment until the fine" shall be paid.- -

A NEGLECTED CHILD, Robert McDonald, a respectable-lookim* man,-was summoned for failing to contribute towards his child in the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children. ' ■

. McDonald expressed his willingness to subscribe 3s per week to the Home, which Mr Broham agreed to.

REMANDED,

The charge against William Hamley, for supplying alcholic liquor on the Sabbath and. Michael Cor joran for employing bis barmaids after the hour of eleven o'clock at night were remanded until to-morrow, in consequence of defendants' counsel (Mr Hesketh) being engaged at the Supreme Court.

*JE?___L^ .23. 1874.



COFFEE! —Brown, Barrett, and Vo.'n Standard Coffees both delicious and strops;. Brown, Barrett and Co.'s Excelsior Toffee deserves preferfince t^ a> d Coffee on account of pnrity and distinctness of flavour Kote the brand. Bold at almost over? grocnry es tablishment in town and province. Advt. Shobtt's HAiB-cTTiiNfiPALOoK, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel. First-class Attention. Civility and Cleanliness.—(Advt). WANTED, Needlewomen.—Apply at once to 3. ft. J. B, "Vaile, Queen-street. WANTED, good General .Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-street. a Night Porter.— Apply to Mr Corcoran, Greyhound Hotel. ANTED, an active willing young Man — Apply at once to A, Dornwsll. TO ANTED, a General Servant.-^ ' » Apply to Mrs Cater, Cook-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Drapeiy. — llolloway and Garlick, City ANTND, the Public to call at tho Willow Grove Strawberry Hardens, Devonport, North Shore, STRAWBERRIES ad DEVONSHIRE CREAM of first quality. —R. Alison, Proprietor. AINTED KI>OWN, that at the Willow Grove Strawberry Gardens is tin only place where DEVONSHIRE ORKAMissnpplied. Finest Fruit of the season.— It. Allison, Proprietor. WANTED— To Let, Unfurnished, a large Sittingroom, and two large airy Bedrooms, with use of Kitchen. The best locality in Auckland.—For address, apply at Star Office. WANTED the public to know Host Riordan will distribute on Christmas and Boxing Day a Monster Plum Pudding, compounded by the celebrated C/iefde Cuisints, containing six Gold Eings. ANTED, a strong Errand Boy.— Apply to the Misses McLaughlin, Shortland-street. WANTED, early in March, a good General Servant for Epsom —Apply Mr J. Brown, Symonds-street. Reference* required. ANTED-TWELVE BOYS to PICK STRAWBERRIES.— Apply at 5 a.m. to-morrow morning to Mason Bros., Ponsonby Road. ANTED-An active LAD for a Shop. Apply 148, Queen-street. ' ANTED, a respectable Girl as housemaid ; to a competent person good wages will be given.—Apj'ly to Gardner's Thames Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf WANTED, Apprentices to ihe Dressmaluog.—Apply Miss Clifton, J. Cos grave & Co. ANTED, without delay, Boys' Heads for 1,500 Hats, at 9d and Is.- E. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KJNOWJN. that D Goldib is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber aud other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad! Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths,. Shingles, <5-c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ONSOinBY.—A Verandah Cottage Resi dence with large productive garden, and good well of water —posaesion early. Piice £180, part can remain.—Apply to W F. Hammond, J-hortland-street. AJNTEJJ KM O WJN .—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; alao,best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between _*ort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' g>^d^ gTQNE , WANTED £NOWN — Just opened at Strotton's, top of Grey-street, Wools and Canvasses, Honiton Braid, Tassels and Cords, Tea Coseys, Toilet Bag'f, Braids and Fringes, Rosette Papers, Christmas Gifts, &c. ANTED, immediately, a good Servant. —Apply my J. Brown, Symonds streefc. References required. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Asher, Hobson street. AMTjKjJ, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrate. itoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignment per Jubilee just opened. ANTE Lk Subscribers for Edward Wayte's Art Union. Ihe Drawing will take place on the 24th instant; WANTED, 600 tons of Uld Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hope, and Raga ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, ftc., at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street, Auchland.-S. Moss. Manager WANTED, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices.-James Ah Kew, No 3 StaU, Auck and Mar ket. ; . WANTED KNOWN, that the most useful Christmas Present is a Princess Sewing Machine. To be had of W. C. Dennes, Wakefield-sfcreet. ANTED, 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-street, opposite Army and ISavy Hotel. , ; WA NTiSD KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Boyal Embrocation for Horses Cattle, Sheep, &c, continues to give the Neatest satisfaction t _ all who use it. It is a certain street WANTED, a General Servant wages, 7s per week -Apply Mount Eden Post-office. — ANTED X fiOWK THAT K. CHALMERS, . PLUMBER AND GAS * ITTER 8, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), &*TE^B^ hWFS?_3 fest"«r_6itss.ft^a=t» repaired. First-claßß work guaranteed WANTED, to call special attention to out 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -_• ord. Potter & Co. The Pantheon Queen-street. YY/'AJNT*.D KNOWN, that Ford, W Potter &Co are veiy busy ; our orders in fittv R»ll. Queen-street. ■^TTaJSTET) KNOWN, that a YV terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated &U!-G Oa°mU Brothers, Dublin House, Wake flel d-street. . - Chain^ffis aidSb«ts Nichol Silver Chains and niums Chains anOAioe" Bp]8 p] ■d „. American and Spoons, Opera °J^fiJJJ^taSe in Auckland. Vienna Clocks The cneape^ „ Qaeen . st reeli. Note the address :- K. D. g^rtw Watchmakers late president °* *£° repaired and guaranieed free Watches.



WAM TED,'the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—JNewcastle Coal wholesale sed retail/, at the lowest rates. Bricks, L:rce, Sand, Shells, '.files, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes,, and Red-gum Felloes, *c. *c. always on hanii A laige supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand \Jy AJNTED, a first-class Servant for a a * gentleman's family at the Thames ; good wages to a girl of character and ability ; references required.—Apply for engagement o the publisher, Star office. Purchasers for China V J Tea Sets, Toilet, Sets, Dior-er Services. &c. Also Glass Cnps and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, \ asts, and Faocy lioods innumerable juv. landed ex Hyd>;s t es, Wai tangi, &o at, C. Meritt's, 51,VicSoria-street few doors above Albert-street. U/-ANTED to -ELL (cheap), * * "White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. NB - Bighest price given for all kinds of old ■> etal.— ALfc"K»D SHAfcT, next to Blue Post "Victoria street. IF the party who found a small purse containing Money and receipts will please to return the same to this offica, the owner will feel greatly obliged. ANTED, 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 all the latest styles. Solar, Dakes, Oxford-, Knowsley, Uiarlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. —Ford* Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen street. AKTJiJD KNOWN —That W. H. Cummings has opened a first-class Boarding House, opposite the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. Board and Lodging 16s per week. AJNTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trouseis, from 15s : Trousers and "Vests, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, frum 355; Galatea and £ac Coats, from 20s ; Kiding Habits, from 50i ; Bnys Suits of colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter* Co, Tha Pantheon, Queec-strect £|£g_?_ WAiNTIOD KiNoWiV that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shews what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measu'e acd well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments. — Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ■ptLERSLIE SPORTS.



BOXING DAY. ADMISSION TO THE GARDEN'S : s. d. Pedestiians 10 Horsemen 2 C Vehicles, with one horee .. .. 3 0 Vehicles, with two horses .. ..60 Coaches and Drays 7 t> The Stand for Horses andgCarriagss will be on the rising ground by tho large pavilion. ? ■DEPAIRING OF CITY PUMPS. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, December 22,1874. Tenders for the above work, in term* of specifica tions to b* seen at the office of the City Surveyor, will be received by tho City Council until noon of WEDNESDAY, the SOth December. Tenders to bo endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rpENDERS FOR CARTING JL SCORIA ASH, lIOAD METAL, &c. Town Clerk' 3 Office, Auckland, December 22, 1874. Tenders for the above work, in terms of specifica tions to be seen in the City Surveyor's Office, will be received by the City Council until noon on WED" NE3DAY, the 30th Decembor. Tenders to be en dorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. npAURANGA DISTRICT. BAY OF PLEMr, JETTY AT WHAREROA. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 15, 1874. No eligible Tender having been received for the Election of the above, fresh'Tende^s are invited, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 4th January next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works fcffice, Shortland-street, and at the residence of the Pilot, Tauranga. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent, "OKIDG-E OVER MANGAHBKE CREEK, WHATAWHATA ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland. December 15,1874. No Tender having been made for the Erection o f the above, fresh Tenders are Invited, and will be re ceived at this Office until Noon of MONDAY,|the 4th of January next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Bhortland-street, and at the office of the Newcastle District Board, Nga.uawahia. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendnt. pOiLS! COALS! COALS! CHEAP COALS. NEWCASTLE COAL, 36s PER TON Alosgstde the Frowning Beauty. Apply to STONE BROS. 23, 1874 TT being Christmas, E. Poucher JL favours himself with the opportunity of thanking the inhabitants ot Mount Albeit, New Nortn Road, and its surroundings, for favours received for ths past ten years, and he assures all who wish for Prime Butcher's Meat that they will do well to visit the large, clean, and well-venti?ale.3 Shop, where meat will keep two days longer than asy shop in Auckland. The best Beef bought in the Christmas market will bs sold from 3d to 5d per pound ; Prime Mutton* from 2d to 4id ; Lamb, equally cheap ; Corned Beef and Tongues and all kinds of Vegetables always on hand, E Boucher hopes by every possible attention tv busi ness to merit a fair share of public support in future. E. BOUOHER, Proprietor, SOMERSET HOUSE, New Ko-tb. K-ftd, AwMaad,



TVE YON-SHIRE CIDER. GENUINE DEVONSHIRE CIDER Imported direct from England, en Sal« at . HANCOCK'S UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, • CORN *R OP . Queen and W"ELLEeL7?Y-STREET. CHRISTMAS, PIPNIC, AND BOATING PARTIES Supplied with Hampers of Assorted Wines and Ppirns of ihe best quality at the Lowest Kuling trices. N,8.—1, 2, 3, and 4 Star Brandies On Sale. -VTEW 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. Rfes, Esq. Subject: "The Land Fund and Taxation of the People." - Admission Free, and discussion invited. F. G. EWINGTON, Secretary. "VT O T I C E. AUCKLAND SAVING'S BANK. In consequence of Saturday, the 2Cth instant, being BOXttfG DAY, the Bank will be OPEN on THURSDAY EVENING next, from 7 to 9 o'clock, to receive money only. R. CAMERON, Accoantant. BlfiEON SHOOTING. A Sweepstakes cf three prizes will be Shot for on the 31st of December, ne*r the Eden Vine Hotel, New North Rtad. Application for entry, <&o . to be made at the above Hotel not later than 29th inst. ALMANACS FOE 1875. The" New Zealand Insurance Compacy.s BOOK and SHEET ALMANAC? for 1875 can be had on application at the Office or Agents of th 9 Com pany. EA E S OPPOETUiaTY. . MRS RAYN ES, OF ST LEONARD'S HOUSE, BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PARNELL, Offers for Sale the whole of her. Furniture, complete in eve>y particular, together with the Lease of the Premises. Being about to leave Auckland, she will give the whole of the Stock at a most reasonable price. The position of the house for a Private Boarding Home is one of the best in Puruell, situated on Parnell Eise, of easy access to the City, and very healthy. The! furniture is almost new, and in first class order. AUCKLAND HAfißOUit BOARD. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, CARTING, AND CLEANING WHARVES. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 16, 1874. Separate Tenders will be received at this office until TUEBD * Y. the 29th instant, at noon, for Iron work, Timber, Carting, and Cl- aning Wharves, in terms of cend tious to be sten at Engineer's office. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and en doised respectively, " Tfmders for Ironwork, Timber, Cartage, or for Cleaning Wharves." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman, T O. G. T. TO MEMBERS OF" THE ORDER AND THEIR FBIBNDS. ggThe Hopn of Parnell Lorgo, No 20, intends paying a visit" t.i the Riverhead .Lodge, on ihe 26th inr-t. Admission to tie s s. Scotchman by ticket only (tc prevent oveicrr-vding) sitg'e tickets, 3< 6d. each, including steam-boat fares and provisions at Kiver heßd. Special arraugemtiits made with famines Tickets to be had ot Br< s H. CUTHbEhTfcON, E LbKOY, W.JLOWE, F. MtBLEY, "W THORBUKJV "XT 0~~ T I C E. For the convenience of our customers (as the closing will not be general), we shall OPEN at 6 p rx on SATURDAY next (BoxiDg Day), and at the samt hour on SATURDAY, 2nd January. S; & J. R. YAILE, 130, and 132, Queen-street. SPEING VILLA SEMINAET PONBONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J W. ADDEY request theii Pupils tn Re-assemble on Monday, llih January. Town Pupils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr F Quick's 9 a.m. omnibus by leaving their names at hii office. DESTITUTE CHILDREN 'fi HOME. T?Nf)ERS FOR SUPPLIES, TENDERS for the following SUPPLIES for the Home for Neglected and Destitnte Children for sij months commencing lat January, 1876, will be re> ceived by the undersigned until noonof MONDAY, the 28th December instaut :— Beef and Mutton (free from bone, best qualit: only). Hread (best quality only) Tea, Sugar, .tuue, Uatmeal, Floir, Kerosme Coals and Firewood Samples of Groceries to accompany the tenders. G. W. OWEN. December 18,1574. LOST last evening, between Wellington Street and Ponsonby road, a Menu Book. The finder will' be rewarded on re turning the same to W. C. Campbell, Wei lington-fetreet. OST—In Parnell Ball last evening, . PLAIN GOLD CROSS, with emeral< stone.—The finder will be rewarded o! bringing it to Mr. Humphreys, at Frase and Tinne's. pONGEEGATIONAL CHURCH yj BKR KSFORD H ■ LL. Lecture by Dr Antlifi THIS EVENING (Wednesday), i ecember 23. at 7 3( Subj ct " Sources rf Pleasure." Chair to bo take by C ipta'n Daldv. Admission, 6rl ;to be devoted i the building of ' ew Chmch m Beresford-street. 7S ALLOWAY MAKE for Sale priz \j[ winner at late Agricultural Meeting carries a lady; perfect in paces—Apply at tt Haymarket to-morrow. "_ Ok I*. %i pi* v> ti,1 .Hju A' c 4.lSri> PAPKEHAHGINGB. HOUSX, SIGN, AND GENBEAL, CEOORATtN 57, QUEEK STREET, PBXi so Bank oj Kbit Zsaiand. J. HENDERSON, . »no4erot and dealer in OU, White Lead, Tan fro White, House Painters', Coach and Oabln< . koV *' Varnl»hei, CtOico Scrim, Clock m& Ocmpa



p I T T HALL. LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT ! of • IRELAND S SCENERY. BAKER'S GLORIOUS HIBERNICON Has been v sited by over 5,000 of the Auckland Public, wlu unnoitno.sly pronounce . thU the greatest Jrisli Enter tainm nt tver pro duced in .New Zealand. come back to erin ! come back to erin i " Cead Mille Failthe." ftngagement of Mr F. W. UULLIiMO KE, the eminent Pianist. Prices of A dmission :—Front Seats, Ss ; Second Seats. 2s ; Back Stats, Is. Doors open at 7 30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Mxt CHARLES VEP.NER, Business Manager. "DRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager .Mr G. W Collier GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MISS MAY HOWARD, Production, for this night only, of Sheridan's Sparkling comedy of THE SCHOOL FO& SCANDAL, In which MISS MAY HOW4RD will appear as lady Teazle, An impersonation which has everywhere met with the nv.st cordial recognition from the Press ol America and the Celonies. Pricss of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pii, Is. BRIG-HTON'S GA RDENS. DOMAIN. Come and Try Brighton's STBAWB.ERBIES AND CREAM, LEMONADE, AZSD GINGERBEER TKA, AND REFRESHMENTS. W. BRIGHTON PP.OFRIETOR. N.B.—First-class accommodation for picnic parties. "We 1 ding and other Bouquats made at a few minutes notice from the most choice collection of flowers in New Zealand. BUSINESS PREMISES TO BE LET. To be Let, for a period of five months, certain.from Ist Janua/y, 1375, the undermentioned Business Sites in the Buiiding known a? the Old Supreme Court house :— 1. Site No 9. corner of Queen-strset and Vietoria street, formerly occupied by Mr Dornwell, Butcher 2. The premises knowa as " The Cas^i Pal»ce," now occupied by Mr W. L. Roth 3. The corner premises opposite the Thistle Hotel^ formerly occupied by Mr Messenger, Butcher 3. The corner premises opposite the Thistle Hotel formerly occupied b/ Mr Messenger, Butcher 4. Site No 14, adjoiuing the premises of Mr D Bloom in Queet-street. Tenders will be received for renting any of the above premises at the Superintendent's office up to 12 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 29th instant. Rents to be paid weekly. For the Superintendent. R. B. LUSK, Provincial Accountant. Provincial Treasury, Decembr 21,1874. T> A X OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby givf>n tbat on and after the Ist January, 1876, the price of Coal and Slack, delivered at the Company's Mines, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, will be as follows : — COAL 12s per ton BLA-.K .. .. 7s per ton By order of the Board of Directors, J. A. GILFILL^W, Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildfeg, Auckland. November 30,1874. f?K h KWARD.— Lost this day, cSy?-/ between Hdbson and Cook-streets, a thick , Gold OS'IN. - e-kl.ti, two Serpents with Locket attached —The finder will receive tbe above reward . by returning same to tors Aiice Allen,care of Madame Valentin", Conk-s^reet ■ SO SHIFWRIG TS aNu 1 CHERS.-A. Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lessons in Drafting ana laying off.—Address by letter to "W.K.'W., Star otfice. Auckland. R^ tjuOPER, 66, W akefield street (late Victoria House, 4, Crabourne-street, 1 Leicester Square, Lo^dori). The newest London and i Paris Fashions in Paper Mod Is every month Ladies Patterns taken and prepared for the Machine Pinking, &c. . . TO LET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes wilk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, L. Prime, i 2. Insurance Buildings. A'l the P&NTREO> you can get a good Tweed Suit made to oider and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. S" E A/V IN Gc lACRIH B'B. I am now agent for all the old-established and best 1 Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers' Thomas', Howes, Howe's improved, Wh elerandWison, Nussdy and Piliings' improved "Little Stranger" and' "Wanza." A lirge Stock to select from A printed guarantee given with each machine, ul. 'staking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro . nerly done. Neenles, oil, and extras GJtO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. STONE LIMB! KTO^E LI Mr!— The BESf HYDRAULIC STONE LIME de livered in bags twice a-week from aboard the Lady Bowen. Charge to the trade, Is 2d a bushel (ba s to returned).— Apply to W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets • #■- „ pNC~I?HT ORDER OF FCmESTISsII * II INSTITUTED FKOM TIME IMMEMORIAL |[ " A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. ( c The Officers and Brethren of the Court n City of Auckland, No. 3,978, will celebrate ° the Eleventh Anniversaiy in the Lorne street Hall on Monday, the 28th instant, bj c a SOCIAL GATHEKING. Tea on Table ; 6.30 p.m. Dancing to commence at 9 p.ra, c Tickets to be obtained from the Committee- Brothers Auger, Pigott, Cox, Harding, and a Parker. Tickets, Tt rte Shillings. 8 W. F.. DEMPSEY, Secretary to the Committee. G l^ 1 O T I C 3 E~~ Newton and Ponconby 'Busses will leav the top of College Hill at 7-30 for theChon >* Hall To-morrow JSight, and will continue t * do so while the entertainment lasts. « r. quick.



T^EW ZEALAND JFBIRNS. ■ • HANDSOM>LV-BOUND BOOKS OF FEffcNS Collected and Jlounted by T. CRaNWELL, PARNKLL. EXTRACT FB/>M LETTER BBOWIVE'- BY T. CRA.N WKi,r,.-"Tne collection of ferns shewed me wer» correctly named and beautifully pr served -J. v Hooker F R $ L.S ; Royal Gardens. Kew, London '.The book is ex*ctlr the ki d of thiug to choose for a present " > cvi Zealand Herald. " bora drawiug-room table no more tas! »txx\ orna ment could be fon .d. '—Soxdhcrn Cross. All Ferns mounted by i VR\sw-i.i. bear bis name and address May b« obtained of ChamDial- up ana Cooper. Upton and Co. Wayte, O.anwell >nd Oo : or of T. Cranwell, Parnell. PI G- 8 (3 OA R PI G- >), x Ow S&.I.T! BY THE TT*DKRSfO>»ED— A FEW IMPORTED REhK-hIRK BOARS. LOW & MOTLON. T 0 O. F., M. U.,* A. D. X» FOUNTAIN OF FJRIENDSBIP LODGE, No. 3920. GRAND BALL fAT LOBNE-STREET HAICiL, In commemoration of its opening, on THURSDAY, 31sr DECEMBER, 1874. Stewards : Owen Mahon, G.M. I F. P. Millar, P.O. H. Eogers, N.G. | Geo. Atkinson,|P.S. Bro E. fieighway. Double Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had ,from any of the above Stewards. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Owen Mahon, G M., M.O GEOKGE ATKINSON, P.S., Secretary to Stewards. TO-MORROW", NOON. CHRISTMAS MARKET-DAY SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN STREET. POULTLY— Fowls, Turkeys,DucfoJ Geese, Pigeons, &c PRODUCE—SO sides Superior Raglan Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Onions, Potatoes, Flour, Apples, Barley, &c GROCERIE3—Tea/&c HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. Mangle, Revolver, Brushware, Glass, and Earthenware, Toys, Books, &o. On account of whom it may concern : 1 Goorl Pianoforte Rosewood Case. TO-MORROW. HOOP IRON. jON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, 3 tons 5-ia. HOOP IRON. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. HORSES, EX WONGA WONGA. FOR SALE, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 7 Draught Horses/ medium strength, and in one lot . 4 Horses, now in paddock at Newmarket 1 Horse, „ „ at Epsom Injured, and requiring attendance. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28. ELEGANT WALNUT SUITE. VALUABLE PIANOFORTE.' WALNUT CARD AND CENTRE TABLES. WALNUT CHEFFIONIEB. •: At Remuera. THE subscribers have received instructions from Michael Hannaford, Esq., in consequence of his departure for America, to sell at his residence, at Remnera, on Monday next, the 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, including—Very valuable and excellent Trichord Pianoforte, in Wal nut, 7J octaves, by " Bord;" Oval Walnut Centre Table, with carved legs ; Elegant Drawing-room Suite of ten pieces, Walnut, upholstered in green rep; Marble Top Cheffonnier, with plate glass front and back ; Two Walnut Card Tables, Whatnot, Read ing Chair, Ornaments, Mahogany Dining Table, Six Hair-seated Chairs, Butler's Tray, Fenders and Fireirons, Morocco-covered Couch, Oilcloth, ~Lron Bedsteads, Hair Mattrasses, Mottled Kauri Wardrobe, Washstands and Ware, Oak Ohest Drawers, Marble top Washstand and Ware, Marble-top Mirror, White and Gold Dinner Service, Cut and Engraved Glassware, MaDgle, Cooking Stove, Cooking Utensils, Two Iron Tanks, etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW! TO-MORROW! UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1874 GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, RINGS LOCKETS, BROOCHES, HAND SOME SILVER CLARET JUG. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr M. Marks to sell by auction, To-mexrow, 24th hntant, at 11 o'clock, UNRADEEMED. PEDGE3, as per BvjininO Stab, of 18th and 19th Ju'cember. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24. CITY MART. STOCK OF A COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. STOCK OF A BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction To-morrow, at 11 o'cleck «harp, Stock pf a Country Storekeeper, comprising— Clothing, Prints, and General Drapery Stock of a Boot and Shoemaker, all best make. Goods in first rate condition. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW, \ THURSDAY, DkCEMBER 24. CITY MART. H TO"GROCERS AND THE TRADE. 17 Kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER. '. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow, at half-past 10 o clock "' shwp, 10 17 kegu Canterbury BUTTER Terms »i Sftie,