SUPREME COURT.-CIVIL SITTINGS.

\ THIS DAY.

/Before His Honor the Chief Justice Sir Geo. A Arney, and a special jury.) Tfi<? Honor took his seat at ten o'clock. g H WEBB V. G. S. GRAHAM. In this action, which was commenced yes terday, the plaintiff sought to enforce per formance of an agreement respecting a piece of laud in Fort-street occupied by plaintiff, and leased by him of defendants father for the term of fifty years at a yearly rental of £150 • but before the expiration oi the lease the buildings and store erected thereon were destroyed by fire. The plaintiff's case was closed last night, when Mr Gillies addressed the jury for the defence, and read a number of letters which had passed between the different solicitors eneacredin the matter. Mr Stannus Jones had agreed to purchase m accordance with the terms of the offer, but had been thwarted during four months from May 3 to August 6 by Mr Webb, who continually cast im pediments in the way. When the day came for the release to be executed, Mr Jones ascertained that the deed was far more stringent than he anticipated, and certain money was not forthcoming. Mr Brookfield deposed that he acted for Col. Balneavis and other trustees in respect of the mortgage. Mr Webb could have had the re-assignment of the property under lien Mr. J. B. Russell wished to explain an omission of his. He was desirous now of informing the Court that Mr. Graham did take the pen in his hand for the purpose of sionin» the deed, a circumstance which he had omitted to state yesterday when ex amined by Mr McKechnie. Mr. Richmond then gave evidence, and deposed that had the money been forth coming on the part of Mr. Webb it would have been an " important element," and most likely (he could not speak positively) Mr. Graham would have completed the agreement. He knew of no other obstacle. There was, of course, the question of stamp duty on one of the deeds. He ■ was not satisfied himself as to the stamp ing of deeds from Colonel Balneavis to Mr Webb. He thought the perusal of the deed would have satisfied him. But he had only been instructed as to the nature of the deed, and did not read it. His attention was called to the stamping a few hours be fore the 6th by Mr J. B. Russell. It was agreed that if he and Mr McKechnie differed the Stamp Commissioner should be consulted. He did not advise Mr Graham not to sign until the money was paid. The question never arose between the parties, but he hinted it to Mr Graham. He told Mr Graham to wait for a time because he did not wish him to sign the deeds then, as it would, in his opinion, be better to leave them unsigned. He had no reason to doubt but that Mr Webb was prepared to take up the ra-lease. He was not told by Mr G. S. Graham that Mr J. B. Russell had offered him the money on the part of MrjWebb, and that he wanted the business settled. He thought Mr Jones had no bona fide intention of completing. George" S. Graham was next examined, and said that he had frequently urged Webb to complete the deed, but could not get him to do so. He understood that money was wanting. He made an appointment for the sixth, but came to.him (witness) before that date, stating that he had failedin making his moneyl arrangements, requesting himjto ex tend the time of meeting till two o'clock, to which witness agreed upon the positive un derstanding that the money was to be found, or it would be the final postponement. Mr Webb consented, promising to be *at the place of meeting at two o'clock. The lease was subsequently read, and he expressed his satisfaction at its contents, when wit ness replied that he was satisfied also. He took the pen for the purpose of signing the lease. At that moraent Mr J. B. Russell and Stannus Jones came in, Mr Russell request ing to take the deed home and peruse it, stating that they had come in consequence of an arrangement with Mr Webb about purchasing the property. Witness de clined to' allow this, and i asked Mr. Webb if he was ready to complete, when he distinctly said;'* no." Mr. Richmond then said it would be folly to waste any more time about it. He presentlj' heard Mr Webb pressing Mr S. Jones to lend him a sum of money for an hour, but Mr Jones declined, saying, " I would not lend you £5 for _an hour." Witness received no other notice of appointment with Mr Webb, nor had Webb made any subsequent offer of any terms; nor had he seen any person on Webb's behalf. [Left sitting.]

THE SUEZ MAIL.

THE ASHANTEE WAR

looks more formidable upon each inspection. The latest news telk us that the King has sworn t® take Cape Coast Castle or perish in the attempt, and that he has sent off from Coomassie two armies respectively numbering ' 12,000 and 20,000 men, to approach the cas tle from different directions. The Ashantees have been hitherto obtaining a liberal supply of arms and ammunition from the coast, and Bince the blockade has been enforced by our ships several vessel's have been captured carrying contraband of war into the rivers. The British forces under orders, comprising 100 men of the Army Hospital Corps, the 97th Regiment,' 2nd Battalion 23rd. Fusileers "ad 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade,.will be em b«ked about the end of. this month or be ginning of next and if more force be required the 40th Regiment is named as the one likely *° oe selected. Two transports with plant for the railway have gone and others are loading. The health on the coast is reported *o be good, and the zeal of the Fantees and itoussas, our native allies, to be most pro digious. Many persons of experience pro phesy failure from reliance on these black skins, who they say are cowed at the. sight °t an Ashantee warrior. The troops are being Applied with pocket filters, it being believed that bad water is the chief cause of the fevers experienced by Europeans.

THE DURE OF EDINBURGH'S MARRIAGE. a c of Canterbury will proceed to St Petersburgh to perform the marriage ceremony at the approaching nuptials of the •Uuke of Edinburgh. The Church of England service will be performed in one of the State rooms of the Winter Palace, and the Greek Uiurch service in oneof fthe Imperial Chapels attached to the Palace. The married couple Will, after the .ceremony, go to Tsarkosela ior a week,-and thence' to England. The great drawback to the festivities in the opinion of most folks will be the intense cold, Which by English visitors will be keenly felt, and furs will be fashionable amongst the wedding guests.

'■KKENCH POLITICS.'' •' '■•" ' Ihe Count de Chambord seems to have pretty Well settled the question of whether he shall Wign_ or not by his own act. He has written •letter which has been published, as a jj^niJesto i n w j. ich he declares that he will noi/giye up the white, flag ..of the Bourbons, ™* -*at he will accept .no conditions, that he claims the right to reign, and rule a* «l.'■>»«* pleases himself, and that he tne pilot who alone can convoy France o ft .met bav.n, It ..is just powible that

the nation may not agree with him on those points, and that remembering the pro clivities of the Bourbons they may decline to place on the throne, untied by any con ditions, a scion of that ancient but unreliable House. In consequence of the Count's letter things are all in confusion in France, and no one knows what will happen. Some say a Monarchy will be proclaimed with the Prince de Joinville as Lieutenant-Governor, others that the Republic will be continued with McMahon as permanent President ; in fact the rumours are innumerable.

mr. Kennedy's book

Mr Alexander Kennedy, formerly manager of the Bank of New Zealand, at Auckland, has written a very interesting work on New Zealand. As a description .of the national features of the islands, and a record of their history, it will be found a valuable record. The work is embel lished with few graces of style, and occa sionally individual opinion is brought to bear to an extent hardly compatible with the duties involved in writing contemporary history. The various facts are, however, briefly and clearly stated, and that the book is held in high esteem is sufficiently indi cated by the fact that the first edition is ex hausted, and that the author in now engaged in preparing a second. BOARD OF EDUCATION. A special meeting of the Board was held to-day at eleven o'clock. Mr Lusk was in the chair, and there were present Colonel Haultain, Mr Dargaville, and Mr Beveridge. The Secretary stated that he had convened the meeting to consider a letter from the Provincial Secretary covering a petition to I the Superintendent from residents of Pan- : mure against the extension of the boundaries | of the district ordered by the Board at their ! last meeting. After some discussion it was . proposed by Colonel Haultain, and seconded by Mr Beveridge, " That the Board having j considered the memorial of certain residents | of the Panmure educational district object- I ing to the extension of the boundaries of i that district, which was forwarded with the Provincial Secretary's letter of the 20th instant, see no reason for altering the de cision at which they arrived witb reference to this subject at the last meeting of the Board."

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.— THIS DAY.

(Before Dr. J. R. Nicholson (chairman) and Dr Home, Justices.) DRUNKENNESS.

Ma'ilda Morgan was charged with this offence, but emphatically repelled the im putation.

Constables Mulville and Shiels proved the charge, which there was little difficulty in doing, as the woman has been rolling about Quoen-street and Shortland-street gesticu lating wildly in a state of intoxication for days past. After hearing the evidence the Bench fined the prisoner 10s and costs, or 48 hours' imprisonment. DESERTION. Joseph Simpson was charged with a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act by deserting from the ship Chile. Sergeant-Major Pardy now said that the Captain did not wish to press the charge, and he had to request their Worships to allow it to be withdrawn. Charge withdrawn. TRANSFERS OF LICENSES. The fallowing transfers of licenses, being recommended by the Inspector of Police, were confirmed by their Worships : —M. Dinnin to C. Hickling, Army and Navy hotel; G. Miller to Adam Cairns, Robert Burns hotel; M. Nolan to James Gleeson, Pacific hotel.

NORFOLK ISLAND.

By the arrival of the schooner Dauntless from Noumea and Norfolk Island we learn that on New Year's day the members of this beautiful and picturesque little island met in their public room to swear in their magistrates for the ensuing year. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev Mr Nobbs, the resident clergyman, who then administered the required oath to Fletcher Nobbs, Esq., chief magistrate ; Francis Nobbs, Esq., first councillor ; and Joseph Quintal, Esq., second councillor, who had been elected to office at a meeting held on Boxing Day. Mr Fletcher Nobbs in a neat and appropriate speech thanked the meeting for his election. The interest of the meeting commenced when Mr Francis Nobbs read the law, as it is called, which is done every year. It is a short code of laws specially granted to them when they settled on th 6 island. At the end of each clause he waited for any remarks, and it was replete with interest to see how this unique " House of Representatives "—of themselves and family—engaged in animated debate on their laws; to hear how some of them in time past had been cancelled or altered, and the attention of the reader called to some pencilled marks or words he would find on or against the clause. The balance-sheet of the past year showing receipts and expenditure, a balance in hand, and no public debt, was produced, read and passed. Then followed a discussion on Ways and Means, Public Works, Education and the Liquor Laws were all treated on, and after a few hours together these politicians dispersed, and their " Parliament " was over for another year, unless specially called together by the Chief Magistrate. During the week of the new year there were several balls and parties. On one evening Rev. Mr Selwyn exhibited some fine dissolv ing views with his magic lantern, which gave intense pleasure and satisfaction to his audience. The weather having been fine conduced to the enjoyment of the holiday, which was spent in friendly intercourse and re-unions.

THE EVENITO STAft, &TJESBA.Y, JANUARY 21, I8?4



WANTED, a young Girl for Housework.—Apply Mrs McGill, next Teasdale's, Baker, Grey-street. WANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15 years of age. —Apply to Mrs Joseph Coombe, Grafton Road, a few doors above Mr Saw kins' store. WANTED, a Laundry-woman for a gentleman's family; several Female Servants; and a Lady Piano-player for Fiji. —Hannaford's Registry, High-street. WANTED to Kent or Lease, a Detached House, not less than seven rooms', in a healthy situation, within ten minutes walk of Union Bank.—Apply by letter, containing terms, to A.H., Holland and Butler, Victoria-street. WA NTE D, a good General Servant.—Apply Mrs R. S. Sandall, foot of Wakefleld-street. WANTED, Carpenters. — Apply to Union Sash and Doer Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a young..Girl about 14 or 15 years of age to assist in the House work. —Apply to Mrs Combes, Grafton Road. WANTED, a good G-eneral Servant.—Apply Mrs 0. Westpfhal, 187, Qu«e»«stroet.



WANTED, a Gir_| as General Servant.—Apply Thames Dining Rooms, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a second-hand in a Bake house. —Apply to Mr Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street. WNNTED to SELL, Volunteer Land Scrip ; also, wanted a Smart Lad — Apply to Francis J. Shortt, Hairdresser, 170, Queen street, opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel. WAITED, two first-class Joiners. —James Mays, Builder, Devenport. WANTED, a young Girl to help in Housework.—Apply to Mrs Ruck, Parnell. WANTED, a Moulder; also, a Fitter.—Apply at once to C. Hawkeswood, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl about 15 years of age. — Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a good strong active Lad.- Apply at ihe T Mart, Grafton Road. WANTED immediately, a Milch Goat. —Apply to Mrs Henry .Elliot, Upper Union-street. WANTED to SELL, Boot Uppers. Black. White, and Yellow Machine Silk, Brown Linen Drill, kc. —Young Bros, High-street. WANTED, a Girl of 14 or 15 years to assist in Housework. Apply to Mrs Dunning, No 10, Market. WANTED KNOWN, that Mr MA.OKAY, Coachbuilder, has on hand two well-shaped Three-springed Carts; can be well re commended. For further particulars apply to Mr Bruce, Coachbuilder, Queen street. W" ANTED, by a young Man just arrived from Scotland, a Situation as ClerK, Bookkeeper, or Storekeeper. Good references Ad dress It A.8., Star office. WANTED, a strong useful Boy at Hayward's Bedding Warehouse, Wyndham street, or at the Branch, Pitt-street, WANTED, a respectable Female Servant for tho Country; references re quired.- Apply to. Mrs B. Hobbs, at the Rev. J. Hobbs', Beresford street, Auckland. WANTED, for Cambridge (Waikato), one good General Servant; also, an active steady Man as Cook, lleferonces required. Good wages to competent persons. - Apply to Bush brook & Bridgman. WANTED, a Servant Girl.— Apply to Mr George, Grocer, Parnell. WANTED to Pell, Cheap, Crab Winches, double and single purchase. Eagle Foundry, High street.—J. Kelly. WANTED, to Purchase Railway Sleepers for the Auckland and Waikato Railway. The highest price given.—Apply to Archard and Brown, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, .hafts, iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cnstoin-house street WANTED by a young Lady, a Situatior. as Morning Governess (excellent testimonials). —Apply by lcttor A B , Stak oliice. WANTED, by two respectable young Girls, Situations as Cook and Housemaid in a Gentleman's Family, situated out of Auckland.—Address E.R., Star office. WANTED to Let, that substantially built and neatly finished six-roomed Brick House in Chapel-street, back of St. Matthew's Church, with Wood-house, Wash house, Bath-room, and every convenience.— Apply to A. Mackie, on the promises. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply Mrs Captain Ellis, top of Hobson street. WANTED, two strong Lads. — Apply at IT. Ohlson's Sauce Factory, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. WANTED to Let, a room suitable for one or two Single Men.—Apply to A.8., next door to Mrs Jennings's Dairy, Nelson-street. WANTED to Let on a Building Lease, after the Ist' February, a valuable Corner Allotment, situated in Durham-street, with good well of water. — Apply A. Mackie, Upper Queen-street. AN'^ED, a Boy as Apprentice to the Bakery and Confectionery Business. — Apply C. Burton. Parnell Bakery. ANTED KNOWN, that J. ▼t/ WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal at following prices for Cash :—Ti-tree Wood, Uncut, 12s per ton ; do do, Cut, 14s per ton ; Newcastle Coal, 60s per ton. Delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WANTED KNOWN.—TheTnder signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cv and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONB. WANTED to sell 124 gallons of Limejuice, 3s Cd per gallon, Cd and 9d per bottle, the best summer drink for children ; 2560 Cocoanuts, Is Cd per dozen, lis per 100 ; Champion's Vinegar, 3s per gallon, 9d per bottle ; 300 dozen of Oranges, Is 4d per dozen; Harper Twelvetree's Wash ing Powders, only Cd per dozen ; 9 sacks of Peanuts, 5d per lb by the sack ; 10 sacks of Ship Biscuits, 81bs for Is, 10s per bag of lOOlbs. 140 acres of Land at Wangarei for LIS, a bargain.—Apply to H. WATT, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTED : KM OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanized Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. iJk J^ O T I C E . *"fjjb-jf§^\ The Cutter Will be Open to Engagement for Cruising Round the Harbour on THURSDAY either by a Party per agreement or by Individuals at 2s 6d each. j For further particulars, &c , apply to MR. JOHN RYAN, I Wood Wharf. ■ 'Jjpoß sydnet' '*^'^Sa^** The N.Z.S.S. Company's s.s. Phoebe H. Worsp, Commander, will leave Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY, 28th instant, at 4 p m. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, . Agents, Auckland ; j Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Has splendid accommodation for passengers. lOv&T "W OODBIDBI :f!-_^ffidt^^ (STOKES' POIJNT.) Engagements have been made with the Steam Ferry Company, should sufficient induce ment offer, to RUN a SPECIAL TRIP of the Steamer j at 8 p.m., and 6 a.m. following morning. * ATjIOR NAPIER. jL||^ The Schooner m_____t Success Will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the 29th instant. For freight or pass?ger apply to M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom _-.GUse-stv.et,



. FOR PRIVATE SALE, A BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED RESIDENCE of six rooms and Kitchen, Wash • house, Pantry, and Coal-house detached. There is a never-failing Well of good Water. The ground is well drained, nicely laid out, and planted with Shrubs and Fruit Trees. The position of this superior Property is one of the best in the City, near to the busi ness part, yet retired and healthy, commanding a view which can seldom be equalled, and cannot be interrupted. Terms Easy. For fiutlier particulars apply to H. PARTINGTON, Land Agent, near Bank of New Zealand ; Or to R. ARTHUR, Land awT'Oenor-il Auctioneer. rpHE CHEAPEST HOUSE for GENERAL DRAPERY 130 and 132, Queen-street, R. W. DYSON. HABERDASHERY and FANCY GOODS. Importer of all kinds of Millinery, Ribbons, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, 130 and 132, Queen-street, DYSUN. Importer of the Latest Fashions from London and Paris. 130 and 132, Qucen-stroet, R. W. DYSON. Importer 130 and 132, Queen-street, and Manufacturer DYSON. of Ladies' Underclothing and Baby-ware. The Cheapest House for Men's, Boys' and Youths' CLOTHING, HATS and GAPS, and HOSIERY. 130 and 132, Queen-street, R. W. DYSON. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEE R ENGINEERS. THE Annual Officers' Picnic will be held at Woodside on THURSDAY next, 29th inst. The Compauy will parade at 9.15 a.m. on Thursday, in front of the Market. Tickets will be issued at parade on Wednesday evening, 28th inst. J. M. DARGAYILLE, Capt. A.V.E. NOTICE TO SPECIAL JURORS. OASES will be taken as follows:— Bank of N S Wales v. Rogers, on Wednesday, 28th ; Graham y. Thomas, on Friday, 30th. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. Auckland, January 20,1874. I. O. G. T. EXCELSIOR LODGE, SHERIDAN STREET. AN Entertainment, to consist of Music, Singing, Readings, &c., will be held on THURSDAY EVENING next, at 7 30 p.m. ADMISSION—FREE. ' WM. BARNS DALE, W.S. INFORMATION. rpHE address of Mr Tinney McLean, own- JL ing a piece of land at Blind Bay, Great Barrier, is requested by. Mr Thomas Silver. '. West Queen-street, Auckland. j TO LET, Shop and six rooms, near ; the Army and Navy Hotel ; rent, 12s —Apply ! to Samuel Wells, House and Land Agent, 129, Queen- ' street. TO LET, or SELL, a Eive-roomed \ House, with _- an acre of ground, near Boyd's j Brick-yard, Great North Road; rent, Bs.— Apply to ■ Samuel Wells, House and Land Agent, 129, Queen street, i HIGH SCHOOL, ONEHUNGA. TLIE Eirst Quarter commences on MONDAY, February 2. GEORGE BROWN, Rector, TO MASTER BAKERS. -Wanted by a young man experienced in tho business, a Situation as improver to the above.—Apply to G. S. Macnamara, Mechanic's Biy. GOOD TEMPLAR PICNIC TO VAUXHALL GARDENS, North Shore. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DEVONPORT LODGE, No. 23, 1.0. G.T. ' HPHE Eine Band of the Hobson JL Company A.R.V. willbe'in attendance,and will perform during the day. Croquet, Quoits, Swings, Dancing on the Green, &c. The public are respectfully invited. Admission to Gardens, 6d, or Tickets to admit to Gardens, and Fare both way by Ferry Company's Steamers, Is, to be obtained from Messrs Clarkson, Bootmaker ; Waite, Tinsmith, Queen-street; Baxter, Newton ; Leßoy, Parnell ; Jenkins, Newmarket ; or ■any member of the Devonport Lodge, wndes I§, aeeompaitfed by parents, VK&% ■



"TV/TONET to Lend, in large or small J-.T.JL sums, at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High street. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONET to Lend on Promissory Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security.—Apply to Stewakt & Aim-levy, Hill brokers and Commission Agtnts, West Queen street. NOTICE. (COACHES will leave our Booking J Office for Papakura Races THURSDAY . MORNING, Sam and 9 a m. C. G. QUICK, Elliott-street. 11. MOFFLIN, Manager. AEurnished Boom to Let for two Single Gentlemen, corner of Nelson and Cool streets.—Apply for address office of this paper. MR THOMAS ASH TON will feel oblieed if the Person who has charge of Box addressed to him will leave the same at Mr Messenger's, Fruiterer. LOOK OUT IrOU THE BLUE BOOT EVERY DESCRIPTION ENGLISH AND OJLONIAL BOOTS ON HAND. Men's, Women's, and Children's Boots made to order on the SHORT, Si' NOTICE. C. BROO XE S, 2o G, Q UE E N STRE ET. (Opposite the Market House). N.B.—Repairs done on the premises. LOYAL MYSTIC ORANGE LODGE, No 4. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge room, V.M.C. Rooms, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, January 27, at eight p in. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of tbe W. M. ——Btt__g__B_agtf_____^j~jg_^.r s s, j..» r-j--.-— -.-- —_ r\ I T V H A L 1. ANNIVERSARY BALL ON THURS DA V, JANUARY 29. Under the Patronage of tho OFFICERS AND MEN.OF THENAVALBRIGADE Dancing to Commknce at Nine o'Ci.ock. Ticket to Admit Lady and Gentlemen— FIVE SHILLINGS. NO RT II SII O R E.—To Let, " Havre do pas," lately occupied by I'avid Burn, Esq. A spacious and most complete family residence.—Oliver Mays. T> I L L I A R D S. A Rkturn Match will bo Played TO-NIGHT at 8 o'clock, at the Governor Brow.ie Hotel, between Mr Clarke and Mr J. Pool, the latter receiving 3JU pui/.ts, as in the former match. Entrance fee, Is JUST PUBLISHED, PRICE-EIGHT SHILLINGS, ELTI : ITS POLITICAL ASPECT FROM 1370 TO 1573. Copies may be had at tho Eliciting filar office. ACCIDENT A L II O T E L. OCCIDENTAL lIjOTEL. Try tho following Liquors, purchased expressly for the Holidays :— Chateau Lafette Epernoy, St. Julien, aud Lorgan Clarets Amontillado Sherries Graham's 0-Diamond Port, Sandiman's, &0. Hennessy's 1, 2, and 3-Star Pale Brandy, case De Laage Fits, in flasks and bottles Eau de Vie and Martell's Pale and Dark in case JDKZ and Stone Gin, Bourbon Whisky Gin and Brandy CockUils, bottled Greenless, Glcnlivet, and Islay S. Whiskies. The LEASE and FURNITURE of the Occidental Hotel will be sold at public auction (if not privately sold) on Ist April, 1874.—F0r particulars, apply to EDAVARD PERKINS. Proprietor, ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL, ! UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. ; C. M. HICKLING & CO., Proprietors. THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL possesses every accommodation required by resi dents in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland en route for the Australian Colonies, America, Eng land, and the Continent. Arrangements have been made with express and cab proprietors to meet every steamer on arrival at the wharf. The Proprietors are determined that tho ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL shall be second to none in the Southern Seas. None but the Best Brands of English and Colonial ! i Ales, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirits will be vended. ' A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the s.s. Wentworth. An Experienced Chef de Cuisine, who was for many years the PUPIL of the GREAT SOYER, supplies tho requirements of the Table. . SPLENDID BATHS (GOT OR COLD). SHOWER BATHS. A Night Watchman always in attendance. ■ (?, M./irioraM & 00.



pSINCE OE WALES THEATRE. i Continued Success of the 'PANTOMIME. I THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, JAN. 27, JOINT BENEFIT OF MESSRS. COLLIER AND MCGOWA.N. Comedy and Pantomime, New Songs, New Dances, New Locals. WEDNESDAY, JUVENILE NIGHT, When the Pantomime will be played first; to conclude with a new Afterpiece. THURB DA V, REGA TT A NIG HT, Great Bill— Comic Drama and the Pantomime. pJRINCE OE WALES THEATEE. THE GRAND MASQUERADE AND FANCY DRESS BALL. Dresses iron Hike on Reasonable Terms :— ! For Gentlemen: For Gentlemen: For Ladies: Dr Pangloss Elizabethan Dress Charles 11. Paul Pry Charles Surface Greek Boy 1 Sir Peter Teazle Bailie Nicol Jarvie Apollo I Touchstone Aminadab Sleek Peg Woflington I Othello Brigand Chief Spanish Lady &c, &c, &c. I Apply early to Mr or Mrs McGowan, at the Theatre ; or .10, Hobson-street. pRINCE OE WALES THEATRE. THE GRAND MASQUERADE AND FANCY DRKSS BALI,, ON THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20. ticket of admission and mask, ss. I A J'mJtcd uumber of Tickets will be issued for j Visitors to the Dress Circle—admission, 2s. Ball to commence at 10.30 p.m., after the perform ance of tho Paiitomino. No Lady or Gentleman admitted without a Mask. 'Jickets cvii bo for this Spectacle at Upton's, Stationer, and at the Pay-box, Prince of • Wales 'Jheatre, nightly. ! A special and c-tlieicnt Band engaged for the ! occasion. i pRLNOE OE W ALEto THEATRE. ! TBE GRAND MASQUERADE AND FANCY ORKas BALL The following Characteristic Costumes are on hire : For Hamlet, Claude M.t-lnotte, Mercutio, Rip Van i Wibklc, Ingomar, O'Callaghan, Miles-na-Coppaleen, 1 Dirk Hatteriek, Eil* O'Connor, (Colleen Bawn), j Cynthia, Marilana, Pompidour, Cupid, Ishmael the j Wolf, &c, &c Apply G*. W. Collier, Hobson street ;or at the Theatre. Apply early. !q N E II TJ N G A', NOTICE TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS. Tho Public are respectfully invited to cross the road outside the Railway Station, and take the road down to the beach, where they will find every accommodation at the Royal Hotel. ROYAL COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, On the Beac.i Princes-street, Onkituncia, And three minutes walk from Rail. EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR WEDDINO AND OTIIKR PARTIES. ALCOCK'S BILLIARD TABLE. Table d' Hote at 1 o'clock every day, price One Shil'ing and Sixpence. Tea on Sunday at 5 p.m. Only the best Brands kept. Fine Sea Bathing. T-T. FULLER. Proprietor. ! UNITED STATES DINING ROOMS, j LOWER QUEEN-STREET. iBEEDERIOK HOWARD, -*■- providore of steamers Challenger and Enter prise, has undertaken the management of the above Dining Rooms, which arc replete with every ac comodation, and where the public can rely upon the best oi meals. F. If trusts that his friends will give him a call, when tliey can rely upon meeting with every attention, combired with cleanliness and civility. A Night Porter kept. AUCKLAND & NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (Limited). THE Annual Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the office of tho Company, Vaile's Buildings, Wyndham - street, Auckland, on MONDAY, February 2, 1874, at 3pm, Business —To receive Directors' report and Balance-sheet, Election of two Directors, Auditor, and any other business that may be brought before tho meeting. H. W. HEATH, Manager. mEMPERA'^OE PICNIC TO JL MOTUI 111. ON REGATTA DA V The p.s. Golden Crown Will leave the AVharf at 5.30 a m. Tickets, 2s Od each ; Children under 12 years, if with Parents, b'REE. Refreshments at reasonable rates. Tickets to be had of Messrs Hemus, Coupland, Brown, Quoen-strcct; or from any of the Committee, and J. W. Carr. GOOD TEMPLARS. npiIIS week's Meeting of the Auckland JL Pioneer Lodge will be lield to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at 7.30 punctually in stead of Thursday. After this week the Lodge will continue to meet every Thursday evening as usual unless otherwise notified. Next Friday evening an Open Meeting will be held in tho Loclge-room, Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at 7.30 p.m., to which the public will be admitted free. Music, addresses, etc. WM. COLEMAN, ~ _ Honorary Secretary. JJ" E W CALEB ON I A WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STOREj CORNER O? symonds street & karangahape road Private Entrance— Symonds Street. LIST OF PRICES:— '* ' Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy, 4s per bottle small, 2s Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky, 4s and 4s 6(1 (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle; small bottle, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Rum, 3s per bottle ; small bottle, 1 s 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s (proof) per bottle : small bottle, 2s Sherry Wine, from 4s per bottle ; small bottle, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s ; small, 2s 6d per bottle Port Wine, 4s per bottle ; small do, 2s Old Tawny Port wine, ss; small, 2s Gd English Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle. The above bottled on the premises. In Case—Genuine Brands. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hines' Brandy, 6s 6d per bottle Geneva, JDKZ, 4s Gd per bottle Geneva, JDKZ (small), 3s per bottle Old Tom, 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s per bottle Champagne, No 2s, Gs Gd per bottlo Champagne, 3s and 3s Gd per bottle Claret, 3s to 4s per bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5s per bottlo Australian Wines, from 3s 6d * o 4s per bottle Ale and Porter, London and Dublin bottled, Is 4d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of the above made up^for families and picnic parties, I BAMUB L~BV IN 8 ON* ! yaopi-iHiqa,



T&T HAU EACES. JANUARY 29 (REGATTA DAY). TO BE HELD IN MESSRS. AICKEN'S PADDOCK. Stewards : Messrs. O'Neill, Archibald, Morris, Faulder, and Owen. Judge : Mr Bollard. Starter: Mr J. O'Neill. IST RACE-HURDLERACE-Prizo£7; twice round the course; over eight flights of hurdles; open to all-comers 2nd RACE-SETTLERS' STAKES—Prize, £7 ; one and a-half miles KB. ..■ ■£ *• 3rd RA CE-Prize, £10 ; open to all-comers; to carry Sst 101b ; one and a-half miles 4ti_ RACE-PONY RACE-Prize, £5; 14 hands 2 inches ; 1 mile 5-rn RACE-CONSOLATION STAKES—Prize, £3 ; 1 1 mile. v To conclude with Athletic Sports. First Race to start at 12 o'clock noon. Messrs Quicks' 'Bus will leave Union Bank for the above at 10.30 a m THOMAS SANSOM, Sec. pro. tern. HPO LET, with immediate possession, ■&- The Shop and Dwelling known as West End House, at ihe bottom of Wakefield-strect.— Apply to F. L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. Tf If. LEWISSON will return frotn «■"■ . South on or about Ist March with an entirely new Stock of Watches, Chains, and Jewellery. TO LET, at Woodside (water frontage), a four-roomed Cottage, partly fur nished.—Apply to J. Harris, Cavendish House. TO LET, a comfortable Dwelling House, situated in SymondL-streeet, between Mount; and Wakefield streets. The house is newly shingled, in good repair, plenty of water, and a splendid view can be obtained of the Domain.—Apply to J. Sceais, British Hotel: or to G. Schwartze, Watchmaker, Elliot-street. FO ti SALE, a Seven-roomed House, conimand'-ga most excellent view, in thorough repair : a?<*o, a Two-room-d House, Allotment, 43 x 100 ; two frontages, one frontage in East-street, Newton, and one in York-street. A real bargain The whole to be sold "or £450 ; terms cash, £100^ balance to be paid at usual per centage for five years, —Apply to W. H. Butler, Grey-street; or to Samuel Wells, Queen-street. -L* JjiORBAYOE ISLAJSDS Jilli^ Maid of the Mill Will sail as above on SATURDAY NEXT. For freight apply to STONE BROS., Agents. T> EGtA TT A DAT. The s.s. ECLIPSE will run about the Harbour on Regatta Day, following each Race, leaving the Wharf every two hours. FARES—ONE SHILLING. J. M. LOGAN. 0 S A L E= " s. d COO Women s Spanish Leather Boots .. ..36 500 Women's House Boots 4 c 300 Women's Superior Cashmere 4 11 500 Gent's Oxford Shoes 6 6 Trunks of Men's Bluchers 4 6 & 6 6 Girls' Memel Kid 2 6 & 3 6 Children's Patents, all sizes. Slippers in Great Variety. J. ROUT, High street. ]y[ O U i N I N G THE BEST STOCK OF In the City is to be found at J. M. McL AC H LAN'S 213, QUEEN STREET. s. d. s. d. Black Alpacas, from 0 8g to 4 4 Black Muslin 0 7J- to 1 0 Black Glace Grenadines, from .. 0 11^ to 2 o Black Challis Bareges, from .. .. l 7to 2 3 Black Prints, from 0 7J to 1 0 Black Figured Alpacas, from .. .. 1 Stol 11 Black Llama, from l Cto 2 0 Black Tamzine (Mourning Alpaca) ..3 9to 4 6 Black Sedan Cord (wooldyed) from.. 2 10 to 3 3 Black Barathea, from 2 3to 3 6 Black Balmoral Crape, from .. .. 2 oto 4 6 Black Paramatta, (Silk Warp), from.. 5 3to 0 9 Black Coburg, from .. .. .. 1 oto 3 0 TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, At eleven o'clock, -|-|f\ BAG-S OATS IJ-V 100 bags Sharps 25 sacks Anderson's and Mowat's Flour Superior Auckland Cheese 10 bags Onions 60 bags Potatoes 30 bags Bran. A a quantity of Weweled Maize GROCERIES-Fine Tea, to close accounts ; also, one lot Sound Medium Tea Upset price, lid GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PJiODUCE — 7 kegs first-class Taranaki Butter, 5 cases Canterbury Jowls Bacon, Hams, Cheese, First-class Eating Potatoes, Onions, Canterbury Corned Beef Pork 20 Tons Good Flour (in lots to suit purchasers), Maize, Bran, Wangarei Pears 25 sacks Barley * GROCERIES—Rice HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS- Kitchen Utensils, Sundries, &c. , j R • ARTHUR, > Auctioneer, I TO-MORROW. | F R U I T, At Three o'Clock. NELSON APPLES, NELSON PEARS, NELSON PLUMS, NELSON CHERRY APPLES, NELSON SALT AND FRESH BUTTER. ha CASES Apples, 8 cases Pears, 1 W 26 cases Plums, 5 cases Cherry Atmlei l". kegs Salt and Fresh Butter, y Appies, 13 At Three o'clock To-morrow. WEDNESDAY, JANUARYTs. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! HHHE Subscribers will sell at the i^U^iSc^ °n Wednesday next > 2sth A Numerous Assortment of BOOKS, comprising- Cornhill Magazine, London Society, St Pauls, Once a Week, AU the Year Round,* Thackeray s and Dickens's Works, London Journals, Southey's Works, and many other Interesting and well-known Works. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, 1 AueHonqergi "