If "i n Haulfcain, P. Luckie, equal; W. I ■JTJfieW, I" Levy» equal. Fifth class : I •JJfsytei, F. ». Keesiog, J. P. Riding,, I J VL r Jk S-W. St. C. Tisdall, Thomas : - First Class : R. H. 0-5 J. A. Wilson, J. F. Haultain. equal; Ik King Second class : Thomas Aitken, T eoh Wilson, equal; E. Coleman, J. W. «haff '0- Burgess J. A. Pennalligen, equal. Third class: 3. Harding, H. Jackson, T. C. fain C. Z. Clayton. ' arithmetic :—Fourth class : Frederick 'Bnrton, Jo-eph Sykes, Phillip Luckie, Gabl. town. Vr,th class : F. Quick ;W. Fisher, f AUwrisht, equal; C Collins. Sixth jjaas —First division: J. P. Ridings, E: jjasbaoan; F. D. Luks, James Reid, equal. Second division : .Toon Webster, G. .a. Grarett, A. Lamb, A. Keesing. History.—First class : R. H. Reid ; W. St. C. Tisdall, Thomas Lawry, equal ; J. A. flTjlson. Second class : Joseph Wilson, (Jbarles Burgess, J. 4W. Shaw, W. A. toruth. Third class : Frederick Peachey I A. Philp, R- W. Sceats, T. C. Craig, fourth class : W. McDowell, T. Kilfoyle, G Brown, A. Lawry. Fifth class: J. P. Hidings, J. L. Edson, equal; J. Sykes, F. Quick. Sixth class : James Reid, David Punnet, T. E. Macdonald v F. D. Luks. Geogkaphy. —First class : J. A. Wilson, j, F. Haultain, R. H. Reid, W. St. C. Tie dull. Second class: J. W. Shaw, C. Bnrgess, J. Wilson, E. Coleman. Third class: R. W. Sceats, F. Peachey, J. A. Philp, T. C. Craig. Fourth class : W. M'Dowell, G. Brown, S. Harding, T. Kil foyle. Fifth class : J. P. Ridings, J. T. Armitage, J. Sykes, if. Quick. Sixth class : % T. Kenderdine, E. Buchanan, J. Reid, D. Dunnet.

English.-First class: R. H. Reid, W. TisdaU, G. H. King, T. Lawry. Second class: Joseph Wilson, J. H. Pennal ligen, E. Coleman, J. W. Shaw. Third class : H. Haslett, F. Peachey, C, Z. Clayton, H. Jackson. isixth class: Reading, Ac, W. T. Kenderdine, E. Buchanan, A. Lamb, T. ,E. Macdonald. Dictation : Henry Wilson, F. D. Luks, W. T. Kenderdine, James Braund.

Writing.—Second class : Davy, H. H. ; Coleman, E., AitkenT., equal, Thomas, R., Third class : Faslett, H. Elkin. B. Bu chanan, Archd. Wiseman, J. Eouith class : Kilfoyle, T. Westpfahl, C. Wright, W. Bloomfield, W. Fifth class : Wright, A. Webster, H. Warner, J. B. Smart, R. Sixth class : Wright, H. Reid, J. Kender dine, W. T. Clayton, Edmund. Drawing.—Third class : L. R. Keesing ; Archibald Buchanan, J. Wiseman, and B. Elkin, eijual. Fourth class : W. Wright, F. M. Burtt, T. Richards, and L. Levy. Fifth class : W. Davy, A. Wright, J. B. Warner, 0. H. Wilson.

Mtrsic—Fourth class: G. M. Cox, S. HardiDg, H. B Mclntyre. Fifth class: D. B. Bruce, J. B Warner, W. Fisher. Sixth class: W. T. Kenderdine, Arthur Monro.

French.—First class : R. H. Reid, W. St. C. Tisdall, G. H. King, J. F. Haultain. Second class: T. Aitken ; J. Wilson, J. Harington, equal; J. A. Pennalligen. Third class :B. Elkin, H. Hasletfc, F. Peachey, Henare Wiremu.

PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.

The examinations which are to determine the fortunate winners of the six new Provin cial scholarships in connection with the Auckland College and Grammar School, were {continued to-day in the hall of the Mechanic's Institute. Four of the scholar ships are to be confined to pupils of the District or common schools of the province. The remaining two are open to allcomers under certain restrictions. Separate examinations papers were prepared for each class of candi dates. The names of candidates and the [schools from which they come have already been published. The common school ex amination was concluded this afternoon, but the more difficult all-comei'3 competition will not be over till to-morrow. The papers will then be carefully looked through and the results made known as soon as possible. Mr O'Sullivan the inspector of schools is super intending the examinations.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

G-RAHAMSTOWN

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The sales in connection with the Parawai races took place to-day. The pavilion realised £31 ; the right to erect a grand stand, £18; Good Templars booth, £10 ; truss stalls, £2 5s to £3 2s 6d; cards, £2 2s 6d ; gates, £83. Total, £150. The handicaps for the races have afforded general satisfaction.| Mining to-day is unimportant. No gold leturns to hand.

LATEST FROM COROMANDEL.

ACCIDENT AT PLUTUS BATTERY.

COROMA.NDEL. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The concert last night was a great success. £20 was the proceeds. A serious accident, after opening the Plutus battery, occurred yesterday. A car penter, named Wilson, working in the bat tery, falling down a sideling on the road, causing concussion of the brain. He is not expected to recover.

The Tokatea has over 13cwfc. specimens, Wd will crush early next week. There is a new important discovery m Paul's Creek. One ton sent down for trial turned out so good, that the prospector sends down ten tons.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

A telegram lately appearing in the Herald re Captain Morris, M.P.O. and lease of native Und through Mr Hopkins Clarke, of the Native Office is totally without foundation. The matter was not brought before the Native Department until this morning, when the arrangement is made. There has been Ho hole-and-corner work whatever.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) a This day,

Illustrious Strangers Stranded. A small band of illustrious strangers, who recently came hither with the hopes of taking a pot of money at the races, found themselves completely gravelled on being wought before the beak by a too confiding londlord, whom they had victimised to a considerable extent for board and lodging. Theyara reduced 10 such dreadful straits that they apprehend nothing less than being impelled to work.

The Mayoral Election lae great defeat sustained by Mr .Drans field at the hands of Mr Moorhouse, was as 'ouch due to the superior electioneering wctics of the latter, as to the popular dislike o* Mr Dransfield. Mr Moorhouse had half the cabs in the city, and a large committee of rare energy who made them *elves acquainted with the bulk of the rate- Payers, and saw that their votes were elicited. Mr Dransfield trusted to chance, , •,•£ exertion having been made on his behalf. 1 JAx Moorhouse was much affected at such a display of confidence when he rose to return thanks, an( i expressed himself indebted to J~? magnanimous spirit of his opponent in "rtnuning from piercing him where ma Mmour -was weak, and as he might hays ,

LYTTELTON.

(From our own Correspondent),

m^™ Vf d-Pleia?f' fr°m LondonfTo^days out ; S births and 10 deaths occurred S<»led-John Knox, for Sydney; Sea fehell, for Hobarton ; Queensland, for New castle.

Arrived- Jane, from Hobarton ; and Craig Elaehie, from Bluff.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Representative Firing. — Disqualifica ti w-i•* P? of Mabel. lhe Waikou.-.iti Kirks refused to fir-3 the concluding &tau es , because the weather was so had The Tuapeka Jockey Club declined to tollow the example of Dunedin in disqualify ing Mabel. x y

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Tw r\> This day. .eioin reports :—Flour, stationary, ilrf 10s; wheat, limited, no sale ; oats, short supply, 6s 3d ; maize, scarce, 7s Gd • bran, Is 4d ; hams, Is 4d ; bacon, Is Id to Is 2d.

Customs Revenue at Wanganui. The Customs revenue taken at Wanganui during the last fortnight, was £1,410, an unusually large amount.

INVERCARGILL.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) ~-~~ This day. MURDER CASE AT INVERCARGILL

The Supreme Court opened to-day, The only case heard was that of Brennan charged with attempting to murder Mary Hall. The prisoner pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentence.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Malone, formerly rider to Captain Hutchinson for his racehorses, in a letter to the Guardian, denies the Captain's statement to the Jockey Club that he dismissed him (Malone) for wilfully pulling the colt in previous to the race. He says he only dismissed him because his services were not required this winter, and asked him to go back. He demands a public apology, other wise he will have recourse to legal proceed ings.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

(Per Taeap.ua at the Bluff.) LTJie following were published by ua in a second edition last night, j

(From our own Correspondent.)

LONDON.

December 4,

Captain Nares, Commander of the Chal lenger, has been appointed to the command of the new Polar expedition.

PARIS.

December 4,

McMahon's message to the Assembly states that rigorous respect will be paid to treaties.

The relations abroad arc more friendly. The revenue is satisfactory, and the pros perity of the country is increasing. Arrived : Agamemnon, from Melbourne; Chalgrove, from Adelaide ; Davie. rJ he Assembly will shortly be invited to examine questions with a view of strength ening the (Septenniel power which the Presi dent determined to maintain xmder all cir cumstances.

BERLIN.

December 5

A violent scene occurred in the German Parliament. Bismarck, replying to an attack by the clerical deputy, declared Kullman belonged to the centre of the clerical party.

The German Chancellor announced the suppression of the German Legation at the Vatican.

LONDON.

December 5. Sir Arthur Gordon, late Governor of Mauritius, appointed Governor of Fiji. Money tighter. A further advance in discount is expected. Wheat firmly held. Market advanced.

UNPUBLISHED.

LONDON,

December 8,

Prince Bismarck, in defending the sup pression of the legation at the Vatican, said he withdrew the conciliatory remarks which he had made on a former occasion, in order to prevent misrepresentation. He had sought peace from Rome on any terms but diplomatic relations were superfluous whilst the Pope urged the clergy to break the laws.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE,

December 9.

The steamer Golden Crown has arrived from New Zealand.—lt has been elicited that the Government do not intend subsidising a line of steamers by way of the Cape.—The weather has been oppressively hot. There is much sickpess about.—The body of the girl Elizabeth Gordon, missing from home, has been found in the Yarra —A proposition has been made by the American transit party that all the expeditions should meet in Melbourne in February.

SYDNEY.

December 9.

Great political excitement exists ; thirteen candidates fire nominated for East Sydney. Parkes, Foster, Cameron, and Davis had the show of hands at Newcastle. The Treasurer was opposed by Stevens. Sutherland, Minister of Works, was returned unopposed. The Mayor's salary has been fixed at £800. The Townsville coach upset near Mil chester, and Mr Whitehead, manager of the National Bank of Queensland, was killed. — The Torres Straits steamer Normanby arrived at Townsville yesterday mordng. — The Wonga Wonga sails for Auckland on Satur day.—The transit of Venus was splendidly observed.

ADELAIDE.

December 9,

Mortality very great at Yorke's Peninsula. Thirty deaths durins; this month.—lt is estimated that 200,000 tons of breadstuffs will be available for export this season.

UNPUBLISHED.

December 9, afternoon

The weather cleared during the afternoon, and enabled splendid transit observations at Beecbworth. The weather was fine; the first contact was distinctly observed by Mr. James Anderson, of New York. At the other stations the weather so far is favorable.

THE EVENING STAK, 3TKIDAY, DECEMBER 18, IBf4.



COFFEE ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standar Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to ard Coffee on account of purity and distinctnessjof flavoury •Note the brand. Sold at almost evexf g ocery es lishment in town and province.—Advt. Shortt's Hair-otjttino Paloqn, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility nd Cleanliness.—(Advt). WANTED, a Man to do job work, fenc ing, & a—Apply G. Thorp, Dock street, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a Furnished Bedroom, with out board, neftf t.v >i ••■-•> A t>r7y by Jettes to J. Mi F., Stab oflßeu



WANTFD, a General Servant-Apply <lr.int *° Mr' W" Grattan ' Wa^rloo Qua- W ANTED, a General Servant.-Apply to Mrs Waters, Epsom ; or 82 Queen-street. "" ' \\) ANTED, by a respectable person, a T ? {situation with a family going to Sydney. Highest references.-Address by letter, A. Thompson, Star office. WANTED, two Men Cooks, top wages ; Nursegirls, wages 8-s and 10s ; a Carter, Man to milk and be useful, Foy to milk, Lad to wait at table, a Houjsrkeeper and several Female Servants;'-Hannaford's .Registry, High-street. T^TANTED-to Purchase 100 Quarts of « * Strawberries, stating price. —'' Tem plar," Star Office. WANTED, a good sober Groom and female General Servant for Farmer's Hotel, Drury.—Apply to-morrow, at 11 a.m., at Thos. Macky's, Fort-street. T^TT ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply ?* r to C- >arrow'a Dining Kooms, Late Porter's, next Montagues Bazaar. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl, about 14 years old, to make herself useful in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Stevenson, Wellington-street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supple of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort andCuston! house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE WANTED KNOWN —Just * opened at Stretton's, top of Gny-street wools and Canvasses, H..niton Braid, Tassels aid Cords, Tea Coseys, Toilet, Bag*, Braids and fringes, Rosette Papers, Christmas Gilts, &c. XXTANTED to SELL, a capital Cot ™ * t»ge Residence ;in good condition, close to College Hill. Pilce £.50.—Apply to W. f. ilatnmond, Shortland-street TKf A NTED to fELL (cheap), t v White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Plouchs, &c. >r R - Highest price givtn for all kinds of old Vietal.—ALb'lUD SMAJiT, next to Blue Post Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that D * * Goldit, is prepared to supply all ki:ida of Timber and other Building materials, Including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad 3 Timber, Hovue Blocks. Posts, Eails, Hardwood felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, .Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his \ard , Custoin-hou.se- Btreet, A JN T E I) X JN U W IN TnAT K. D. SYKES, Practical, Watchmaker, <%c, TXpper Queon-atreet, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to ono ininuto a month, £6 6s. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONE3, Saddler, Queen-st.rect, is appointed Sole Agent for Blliman's Celebrated Eoyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprnins, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignrnont per Jubilee just opened. \&f AN TED, a first-class Servant for V v a gentleman's family : good w.ige^ to a girl of character a: d ability ; refjrcnce3 requmd. — Ap])ly for engagement to tha publisher, Star ollice. WA NTE D. Subscribers for Kdward Waytes Art Union. The Drawing will take place on tlie 24tli Instant, \KT ANTED, 500 tons of Old * * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Pa^er, Canvas, fivggmg, Kope, and Ita^s : also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, '*c., at BA.TTYE & CO.'S London r.tarino Store. OW Market, Queen-street, Auckland. —S. JMosh, Manager AJV T~WD, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale an'i retail, at reduced prices.—James Ah Kew, ls To 3 Stall, .ftuck and Market. O/AJNTJBD, the general public to * » know that W. KIRISV, corner of Quoen and Wakcfleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates, liricks, Lime, Sand, Sheh's, Tiles, Iron-bark .^bafts, Spokes, and Red-gnna Felines, &c &c.. always nn hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WANTED, to call special attention to our 153 Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well stirunk. — iford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. TCTANTPD KNOWN, that Ford, v » Potter & Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite CityHsll, Queen-stteet. WANTED KNOWN, that tbe PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Garments. — Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street ixT" ANTED KNOWN^ that I ?! terrible slaughter is* now being perpetrated n Wakefield-itreet in the shape of cutting down the pricf 8 of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement. —Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views- of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes, Rotomah'ma, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'ri Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. WANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vesta, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; ualatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Biding Habits, from 50a ; Bnys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 4Cs. — Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drili j Wire "Brim, Is 6d. A large assortmsnt of all the latest styles. Solar, Duk^s, Oxforda, Knowsley, i Charlie, Prince, Baton, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. —Ford, Potter, and Co., lhe Pantheon, Queen street WANTED X N OWN THAT R. CHALMEES, "i PLUMBBK AND GAS?ITTEBS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above U. Staines. Every description of Plumbirig, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Fores Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. MRS COOPER, QQ, Wakefield street (late Victoria House, 4, Crabourne-street, Leicester Square, London). The newest London and Paris Fashions In Paper Models every month Ladies' Patterns taken and prepared for the Machine Pinking, &c. A GENTLEMAN 'with Capital just arrived from London desires to meet with some one in business who requires a Partner to assist —All communications by letter to W. Rowland, Mrs A. Fossett, Harbour View House, Shortland street. WAW TED, good General Servants Housemaids for town and country.-Apply at once Mrs Coils', Select Registry office, Upper Queen-street (opposite Army and Navy Hotel). WANTED, a 10-Borse Power Double Cylinder, Portable Steam Engine; must be in good working order, and in thoroughly sound condition. Lowest cash price to be namea. Delivered near the port of Russell, Bay of Islands.— Address J. C. Stovin, 14, Insurance Buildings, Auck land. WAITED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also Class Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks Vases, Fancy Soods innumerable just landed ex By dashes, Wn tangij &c , at C. Meritt's, 51,Victona-street, few doors above Albert-street. A NTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses Cattle, Sheep, &c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain rare for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind, tet-nto loc»l testimonials may bo seen on application. -BOie ■gent *w AmMwri, If. ». JOffJW, ,»•«*«*• 3we9n rt?wfc |



WANTKD KNOWN, that the above1 Gardens have been enlarged by the adrhtion of the large orchard adjoining. Visitors will find every convenience, com bined with delightful shade. WANTED, a first-class Alan Cook fora country hotel.- .Apply itnmediateiy at St. Leonard's House, Farnell Kise. WANTED, a good Needlewoman.— Apply on Saturday morning at Winks and Hall's. \\ 7"ANTE \), an active Youth ; one accus v f tomed to wait at table preferred.— Apply Albert Hotel, Queen-street. t|ITAI- ( TJD KNOWN—That W. H. f y Curximings has opened a firbt-class Boarding house, opposite the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, .board and Lodging lGs per week. WANTED KfTOWN, Strawberries and Cream, fruit of the season, can be obtained at the Willow Grove Strawberry Gardens, North Shore. WANTED TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, Parnell Eise. — Apply, Star'office. WAN'? ED KNOWN, that W. C. DENKES, Wakefleld-street, has 100 Splendid Sewing Machines inStock, and 100 shortly to arrive. WANTED, a first-class Servant for a gentleman's family at the Thames ; good wages to a girl of character and ability ; references required.—Apply for engagement to the publisher, Star office. WANTED, a middle-aged Woman as General Servant. — Apply to E. Darby, United States Dining Rooms, Queen street. WANTED, a little Nurse Girl to assist where there is only one child. — Apply Mrs Williams, Eden Crescent. "| O LET, a Stable in Grey-street.— A pply ' A to Mr Levy, 7S, Grey-street. FOUND, this day, a PURSE, containing money and papers of no value to any one except the owner. The owner can have the same by giving description and paying expenses of advertisement. BRIDGE OVER MANGATTEKE CREEK, WHATAWHAIA ROAD. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 15, 1874. No Tender having been made for the Erection o tho above, fresh Tenders are iiiviteri, and will be re ceived at this Office until Koon of MONDAY, the 4th of January next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Oilice, shortland-atreet.and at the otliceof the Newcastle District Board, jVgaiuawahia. J. WILLIAMSON, .Superintendent. T»AURANGA DISTRICT, X BAY OF PLKi'Ty, JETTY AT WHAKEROA. 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, tho 4th January next. „ Plans and specifications may bo seen at the Public "\Vork3 Office, Shortlp.nd-strect, and at tho residence of the Pilot, Tauraoga J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent, AUCKLAND HAEBOUE B O A X D. TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER, CARTING, AND CLEANING WHARVES. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, December 10,1874. Separate Tenders will be received at this office uulil TUESD v V, the 29th instant, at noon, for Iron work, Timber, Carting, and Ul aning Wharves, in terms of conditious to be seen at Engineer's office. Tenders to be addressed to the i bairman. and en dorsed respectively, " Tenders for Ironwork, limber, Cartage, or for Cleaning Wharves." WILLIAM C. BALDY, Chairman, AUCKLAND HABBOUE "* BOARD. TENDERS FOR CLEANING SILT BASIN. Harbour BoaTd Office, Auckland, December 16,1874. Fresh Tenders will be received at this office unti. MOND -LV, the 21st instant, at noon, for Cleaning out the Eastern Silt Basin, in terms of specification to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Cleaning Silt Basin," and addressed to the Chairman. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. NEW CALEDONIA Wholesale and Retaii, WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORNER OP Symonds-steeet and Karangahape Road. Private Entrance :-Symonds-stkeet. LIST OF PRICES : MarteN and Hennessy's Pale Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small 2s Martell and Hennessy's i/ark Brandy, 4s per bottle ; small 2s Greenlees' and Colville's Campleton's Whiekey, 4s and 4s 6d (proof) per bottle ; small, 2a and 2s Cd Dunville's Whisky, is per bottle ; small, 2s Jameson's Dublin Whisky, 4s and 4a «d (proof); small, 2s and 2s 6d Rum, 3s per bottle ; small, Is 6d Old Jamaica Rum, 4s per bottle ; small, 2s Sheny Wine, from 3s Od to 4s 6d per bottle ; small, 2s Amontillado Sherry, 5s per bottle ; small, 2s 6d Port Wine, 4s'per bottle ; small, 2s Old Tawny Port, 5s per bottle; small, 2s 6J Bnglisn Ginger Wine, 3s per bottle The above bottled on the premises, IN CASE-GENUINE BRANDS. Hennessy's, Martell's, and Hine's Brandy, 6s 6d per bottle Flask Brandy (various* brands), Ss per bottle Genera. J.DK.Z, 4s 6d ier bottle ; small, 3s Old iom (variou3 brands), 4s per bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4s p<-r bottle Champagne, No 2, 7s 6d per bottle ; small, 4s Claret (different bratdß). from 3-s to 4s bottle Schnapps, ( Wolfe's), large 5s ; small. 2s Cd Townsend's SarsapariUa, 63 per bottie Australian Wines, 3s 6d and 4« per bo.tle Ale and Porter. London and Dublin, bottled, from Is 4d to Is 6d per bottle. All Spirits sold by the gallon (overproof), same as irom Bonded htore. Assorted Cases of the above made up for Families and Picnic parties. TERMS :—STRICTLY CASH. NO. EXCEPTION. SAMUEL EVINSON,



HVm Mi^wuwMillTn ■—■ ■■■■■■■r""*"'r1af N*"r-|»<Jifci«ii-|iiiTwiw-Miin-rm-Ti— r i -TT-rT-rrm TCT IFTH MUSICAL AND LIXERARY ENTERTAINMENT BY THE • •AUCKLAND WESLEY AN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSuCIATION IN THE , WESLEYAN SCHOOL-ROOM PITT-STREET, THIS EVENING, At half-past seven, Eev. A. Eeid in tiie Chair, PROUjkaMME. 'Chairman's Opening speech chorus, O halt us ye free) Choir trading, (Ui.cle lien's attack of Spring-fever, and how lie goo over it) Recitation, (^aniutacus to his followers) Ohoir Iteiding, (Johnny Beeale's Courtship) i-ecitatiuu CVirgi. ia) chorus (U hush thee my Babie)-Choir REFRESHMENTS. Heading (from Washington living) Gnoius, (The Carre vale)— Choir Recitation, (The One-legged Goose) Recitation (Death of Marmion) Duett ( Polaski's Banner) Reading, (Aunt Hetty on Matrimony). Glee (from Oberon in Eavy Landj— Choir. Admission— Qxk Shilling. F. W. MARTIN, Secretary. PRINCE OF WALeITtHEATRE. JL. Manager , Mr G. W Collier GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, Under the Distinguished Patronage and in Presence of Captain Duputs, and ihe officers of H.M.S. Rosakio. THIS EVENING, Last Ifjpbt but One of MISS MAY HOWARD, For this night only, the great Emotional Drama 0 A M 1 L L E. Camille MISS MaY HOWARD On Saturday—WANDERING HEIR. Pricas of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. p I T T HALL- The Greatest Success yet achieved in Auckland. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! BAKER'S GEAND HIBERNICON. The Sun and Shadow of Er'i, the Emerald Isle of the.sea, EETIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY THE JfOWJSK&'UL COMBDV TXiOUPE. MR JOHN MORAN in Novelties. The entire Company in something new. First appearance of Ma CHARLES VERNFR This entertainment, which was so successful all through -America, is certainly the most instructive «nd amusing that has yet visited the Austmlias— vide Press. Prices of Amiwcn :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back S.uts, Is. The management at the earnest solicitation of severe] paterfamilias, intend giving A Performance on Saturday Altertoen, for the special benefit cf Schools. Next Saturday Afternoon, ORA N D MA 1: INBE, Special Million Prices on this occasion only. Mr CHARLES VKRNKR, Business Manager. jg T. PAT KICK'S HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS. A MCJSIC *L AND DRAMATIC ENTERTINMEN'T Will be given in the above Hall by the St Patrick's Juvenile Society, assisted by several Gentlemen -Amateurs. The proceeds to be civen to Mr,» Colganand family Tickets, 2s each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. npKACHßkfc' A>SCC AT I ON.— Js The Monthly Meeting will be J>eM at Mr Frazer's School-room, on j-ATI'RDAY, the 19th inst, at 3 p.m. Business—To make final arrangements for holding Animal Meeting. Members in or near town are requesterl to bo in a attendance.— HJKMKY WOBI-HIHrGTON, Secretary. HP O SHIPWRIGHTS AND -& CHEES.-A Ship Draughtsman of twenty ye ars cxperieni c, just arrived, will be happy to give Lesions in Drafting anct laying off.—Address by letter to W.F.W., (star office. Auckland. j^ ~O ~T I C E Parties* having CLAIMS against Mrs Louisi Wadhsm, la>e of the Coachmaker's Arms Hotpl, are requested to icdfeC the same with us without delay. J. M. &J. WOWBK/Y. 42, Queen-street. Q EWIN G M A~cTh iN E tf. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines hriown. viz. - Singers' Thomas' Howes, Howe simproved, Wh elerandWison and Pilli ngs'improved "Little stranger" and "Wnnza.' A lirge Stock to select frorx A printed guarantee given with each machine, ut wtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jbarge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. J>AlLf AY SLEEPER"^ The undersigned is prepared to give the highest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply F. AE CHARD, near Railway Station; Or. Mechanic's Bay. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITU- T I O N. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Royal Albert L.0.L., No 2, will be heid in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on FRID V Evening, the 18th December, at 730 p.m. Members ar« re quested to attend Visiting brethren are invited By order of the W. M. nPO LET, a niae-roomed Dwelling, -S~ within fifteen minutes' w*lk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, L. Prime, 5:2, Insurance iiuildh'gs. A T the PANTHFO * you can get a -CA- good Tweed Suit made to order and warranted shrunk, at 40s.— Ford, Potter, and Co., Tho Pantheon, Queen-street. ' NORTH SROBE—To Let, a well furnished and comfortably situated house for the l-ummer months.—Apply R. a ii. Duder, Davon port Store HpO i ET—Salisbury House, Mount JL Albert, Day and Boarding School —Apply to A, K. Taylor, Alberton. A UOKLAND HARMONIC ■£*» • SOCIETY. Cencert UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED till 7th January, 1875. E. H JAGGAR, Hon, Sec. J^/£R THOMAS KING, formerly of the Waikato, is requested to call upon, or com: municate with Messrs Jackson and Russell, Solicitors, Fort-street. gAI O V ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that m 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> X 7s per ton By order of the Board of Directors, J. A. GILFILL4.TT, Secretary. 10, Insurance Baildinp,



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1874. GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, LOcKETS, BROOCHES, HAND SOME SILVER CLaRET jJUG. B. TOMvS & # OO. HA YE been instructed by Mr M.! MaTks to sc!l by auction, on Wednesday, the 23rd in Lint, at 11 o ctook, USEEDEtMUD PLEDGES. F b., 1574 859.. 11.. Silver Lever Watch, and Gold Kings 1179..27.. vvedding Ring und Keeper March 1274.. 4..6iver Lever Hunting Watch and Gold fiing 134.. 9.>i'ver mating Watch 1360 .11.. 2 Slyer Pencil Cases, Gold do, and Gold Pin 15C0.. 17.. Gold Brooch, Eings, and Locket 15.4.. 19.. G 01d ICing 1002..21..Lever Clock 1007..21..C010nial Gold King 1605..21..5i1ver Lever Uunting Watch and Albert 1675.. 24.. Pair G old Earrings and Gold Ring 1712..26..2 Pictures 1721..26..5i1ver Lever Watch and Albert 1V03 ..28.. 5i1ver Lever Hunting Watch and Albert 1810. ,30. .Gold Ring and Pencil Case 1520.. 30.. Gold Watch aud Seal April 1980.. S..Silver Watch '971.. 10..G01d Necklet and Locket 2014.. 11..G01d Brooch 2023.. 13.. Alarm Clonk 2099.. 16..2 Gold Rings 2132.. 18.. Ladies' Gold Lever Watch 2155..20..C010nial Gold Ring, Collar Button, Soli taires and Seal 22C9..22..5i1ver Mounted Mustard Pot and Silver Spoon 2300..30..Ge1d Locket. 2 Gold ?Studs, Ivory Card C-ise and Seal 2394.. 2V.. Silver Lever Watch i 2466 ..'69.. G01d Earrings and Gold Cross May 2427.. 1.-Gold Brooch 2467.. 2.. Gold Lev* r Hunting Watch 2404.. 2..Silver Walch 2550.. G..9, Ooid Pins May, 1874 2020.. il..Goid Ring 278C..20..*i01ii Pin 2790.. 20.. Gold Pin 2?60..22..G0M Ring and Silver Pencil Case 2878..23..2 Gold Pins 2891.. 25.. Clock 2961.. 28.. 2 Ladies O old Eings z957..29..5i1ver Watch June 3055.. 2..G01d Brooch 3034.. 3..Silver Lever Watch 3172.. B..Pair.Gold Barrings 3177.. 8..G01d Signet King 3205.. 9.. (silver Lever Hunting Watch 3273.. 11.. Gent's Hoerskin Saddle and Bridle 3270.. 11..G Id Verge Hunting Watch 32&0.. 11..G01d Signet P.ing 328G.. 12.. Pair Gold Earrings 3 :f)J..l'-.. Silver Lever Hunting -JPatfli 8810.. 16..silver Claret Jug ana Goid Brooch 8316..15..2 Gold Pins 3317..15..8ra.'-s Clonk 3320.. 16..Tuior Clock 3821.. 10..2 Lidles' Gold Rings 3330.. lfi.. Pair Gold Jiarricgs 33-iO.. 17.. Wedding Kings and Keeper J 3i41.. 17..G01d L cket 3342.. 17.. Work Box, with desk 3345.-U.Onla Ring J • *f May, 1374 ~/ 28£;4.. 23.. suit of Clothes and Shoes ~ June -"' ~ ' 309.. 3.. Shawl and Dress '.1-7.. B..Silk Draa 3283.. 12..f-reat Coat i "j 3303. J 3.. Six -Pieces of Clothing ' 3500..23..bet of OodMlow's Regiilia 3u67..24..C0;if, Vest, Jacket, &c. H'• 14.. 24.. 2 Jacke ;s and Dxess 3518.. 24.. Coat July 3708.. o..Cloth Jacket '<733.. 7..3 Pieces of JVew Underclothing 3808.. 10..§ Pdtticoats, 3 Chemises, and Night Dress 3819.. 11..Great Cat 382u.. 11..Great Coat 3826.. 11..6 Pieces of Clotliincr 3)13.. i 5.. 2 Sheets, 2'i able Cloths, and 2 Skirts 39 !o..l">..Trous-ers aad ve3t 3969.. 18.. Tri users H.nd Vast 4018. .20. .2 Petticoats and r-hawl 4061. 22..TrouserB, Vest and Shirt 4100..24..8ux of Cl(ithin;c 4i11,.25..C0.it, 2 Vests, Trousers, &c. August 425(?.. 3.. Troupers and Vest 4329.. 6..Silk Shawl ana Jacket •i3:;-,i.. 6..Petticoat, Skirt', and Chemise 4316.. C.Silk Dress 43:'>9.. 7..Dress and 3 Pieces of Underclothing 4375.. 8.. Pair B!a.nltets 4307..10..2 Dressns and Petticoats ■1441. .11. .2 Shawls 4410 .13..Dress 4510.. 17..Paisley Shawl August 4 m.. 17.. Ore at Coat +fi3l.. 92.. Silk Skirt and Jacket J073..22..C010ured Tablecloth, and 4 pieces Baby , clothe.-; 47A7..29..C10th Jacket 1755.. 2J.. C pieces of Clothing 4704.. 31.. Coat September 4813.. 1..2 pair Kid Uopers 4591.. 4..Co*t 4897.. 4..Shawl. Petticoat, and Skirt 49'G.. s..Carpet Bag and 2 Shirts 4911,. 5.. Jacket and Dress 4P47.. 7..2 Girl's Dresses 5004.. 11..2 Shirts and Shret 5 28.11.. Bundle of Clothing 5064.. 14..Suit of Black Clothes 5015.. 14..2 pair Bnot Uppers 5070.. 14.. Box of Clothing, TCKM »RROW. PORTABLE SHOOTING GALLERY, ■ at 12 o'clock, by auction. B. TONES & CO. TOMORROW. ELLERSLIE SPORTS. -pHE GRAND STAND BOOTH, I PAVILLION, &c, for Boxing Day, and the Ist January, at Ellerslie Gardens, at 12 o'clock. B. TOJSKS & CO. TO MORROW. CHRISTMAS WINES,' SPIRITS, ALES, &c, &c. B. TOKKS & CO. \T7 ILL sell to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, An Extensive Assortment of the above. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. PIANOFORTES BY BROADWOOD AND ZIEGLriR. HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. WALNUT OHKFFONIER, MAHOGANY ESCRETOIRE. At Symonds street. r^HT( j Fubscribers have received in ■«• structionsfrom Thomas Russell. K-q., to sell at his residence. Symonds-s.tr.eet, on Wednesday next, 23rd inst, at .1 o'clock, The Whole of his E!ecr»nt and Fashionable ; household FUftNIURE, PIA.NOFORTES if~-/ by Broarlwood and Z^eglur, Superb DRAW n ING i'.ooivi SUITE, Hand-omely carved and inlaid Walnut Centre Table. Valuable Wal t' nut Chiffonier wich Marb'e Top and Plate _'_~._; Glass V>ack, and f.ont Handsomely i^arved, . ». Eich Oiit Mirror, arvert and inlaid Walnut occasional and Coffee Tables, Achromatic devolving Stereoscope with about 2i 0 xlid^s, cos! £50, Mahogany Whatnots Fenders and Fireirons, Carpets, Gilt Chandelier. Elegant Vases ami Ornaments, Waste Color Paintings by Celebrated Artists, Mahogany Dining Table with extra Leaves, very completely fitted Mahogany Eccretnire, Mahogany Bookcase and ( heffonier. Massive Mahogany Sideboard, Engravings Iron Bedst ad', Hair Mattrasses. Bat,ts, KitCLen Kange, Register Grate, Liwn Mower, &c, &c. Catalogues are now ready, and can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CORN E~X CHANGE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. G. W. BIKTNEY WIT L sell by public auction at the Cora f xchaoga, on Tuesday, December 22, at 11 o'clock sharp, 4 cases Canterbury Hams and Bacon 3 „ „ Banon 2 ~ Gilmour's Hams at d Bacon 16 kegs uutter 4 cases hease 259 Mutton Hams A lot of Sundries, consisting oJC-Brua!* ---»M«, GrOoeries, &o. Terms ftt 8*1«. i



, MONDAY, DECfe-MBER 21. ' SUBURBAN RESDENCE AND FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT. Hj HE Subscribers have received in -1 struction < from the Pr iprietor to iieJl, at the Lo.nd Mart, Fort street, on Monday, t ectmbbr 21, at 12 o'clock, A farm at Mount Albert, situated on the New JN- nil Boad, containing 9 acres 2 roods 10 pe.ches, of good, volcanic soil, f-nceii a- a under cultivation : and on which is ertctod newly built four-roomed cottsge. Also, 3 acres and 10 perches adjoining the above ; good volcanic soil. On both these properties is a spring of ~ater never dry ; and .busses pass them twice daily. Terms:—Onefounh cash, balance can remain on mortgage for 5 years at S per cent SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, A uctwnecrs MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, NOON. HOBSON HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. PIANOFORTE, HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, MANGLE AND WASHING MACHINE, SEWING MACHINE, &c. R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from the pro prietor, who is removing, to sell by auction, at his residence, Hobson House, Hobson- treet, on Mon day next, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFKCTS, consisting of Dining-room, Parlor, Bud-room, and Kitchen Furniture; a Piano in rose wood case (nearly new). Dining Table, Stuffed Cane and Wood Chairs, Couches, Sofas, Loo Tables, Square Tables, < iloloth, Cnrp«ts, Hearthrugs, Fenders, Kire irons, Curtains, Blinds, Mattings, Barometer, Otto mans, Cheft'onier, Dumb Waiter, superior liouble and .Smgle Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattresses, Blankets, Linen and other Sheets, Counterpanes, Chests of. Drawers, Wsshstands. Toilet Ware, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses, Chairs, Kitchen Utensl s and Furniture, Glassware, Earthenware, a superior Washing Machine and Mangle, B adford's '-Vowel E.," a good Sewing Machine (lock-stich), a Cabinet of Minerals—a laige colltc.ion from all parts of the worid. On View from 9 o'clock on the morning of the Sale. CORN EXCHANGE. SUGAR, SUGAR, akd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, from Melbourne. G. W. BINNEY < HAS received instructions from Messrs Joshua Bros. & Co, to offer for sale by public auction, on arrival of the barque Otago, 10,286 mats Sugar " ) From the Yarraville 40 casks Golden Syrup ) Sugar Refinery. Samples now onview at the Booms of the Auctionee .:•.:.:::-, ",, , ', " r TO-MORROW. THE! Subscriber has been instructed by Mr Fraser to sel by auction at the High SohOPl, -ymonds strett, at 3 o'clock sharp, ithe Maps, Diagrams, .Books, Globes, and Schoo Requisites, lately purchased for the School' Terms :—Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. ATTRACTIVE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PHAETON, HORSE AND HARNESS, VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, . MAHOGANY BOOKCASE AND SIDE BOARD, GERMAN ESCRITOIRE. AT MOUNT ALBERT. HPHE Subscribers have received in -» strnctiois from Walter Ogilvy, Esq ,to sell at his residence, Mount Albert, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOT7SE HOLD PURNITITRE comprising One cf Collar.! and Coilard's SPLENDID PIANC- J'URTES, in Eosswood, with all the newest improvenieuts ; German ESCRITOIRE, very Superior : Walnut Music Stool and Music Wagon, Walnut Card Table, DEVONPutiT. with sec-et spring drawer; Walnut Fancy 'S able and Whatnot, mounted in plate glass ; four Chairs and Arm Chair to match, w th Work Chair and two fancy Folding Chairs ; large MA.NTJEL MlEKOit ; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug. Crimson and Waiiite Curt-.ißs and Curtain Polea, very choice ENGRAV INGS, Fender and Polihed st»el Fireirons, Elegant Vases, Lustres and Parian Marble Ornaments, Handsome Mahogany SIOK BO&RD, Sofa. Bed (makirg arm chair or child's cot), Moroco-covered Easy Chair, Fine Mahogany BuOKCASE; Valuable Marble 14-day TlM>'-P ECE, striking hours and half-aours; Chess Ta*>le, Glass ana Ciiina Ware, large ssza Double Iron Uedste d, two Superior Feather Beds, Hair MaUre&s, Marhle-top Washstand, Toil-t Set, Ch-st Drawers, Shower Bath, Gentleman's and Lady's Boks ana Arrows ; r' ELfSsCoPE aad Stand, by Ivpgretti and Zaoibra; London made Fishing Ecds Gentlemen's and Ladies' Saddles and Bridle*, by Peat; Elegaut Four-wueeled PULTON and Bay CAR RIAGE HORSE and Harness; Mangle, Cooking Stove and Kitchen Utensils. This elegant and handsome Manage was selected by the owner for his own use in London, from ih« best makers, and is in every way a superior selection of Household Furniture usually to be seen in the colonies. 'Busses will leave the So ms for Mount Albeit at 10 o'clock on the morning of the sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSE PRO PERTY, HOBSON-STREET (Opposite Governor Browne Hotel). B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr P. Darby, to sell, on Monday, December 21. at 12 o'clock, » Very Valuable Freehold Property, corner of Durham and Hobson-streets, with the six sub stantial Bouses 'hereon erected This offers a really first-class investment. The situation is second only to Q teen-street, always commands good tenants, and is rapidly rising in value. Attention is requested to the fact that Hobson street is to be immediately cut down, kerbed, and channelled. Further particulars of auctioneers. Terms liberal SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. AUCKLAND ANNUAL EACES, DECEMBER 2C, 1874 ; AND JAJSTUAEF 1 AND 2, 1875. BOOTHS, GATES, BARS, Etc. B. TONES & CO. TZTAVE been instructed by the Stewards of the Aucklatd Jockey Club to sell by auction on Saturday t next, the 19ih instant, at 1 o'clock, THE GRAND STAND BARS AND LUNCHEON BOOM, BOOTHS, GATES, REFRESHMENT STALLS, SPORTS, HORSE YARDS, AND CARDS OF THE ANNUAL RACES, To bc> held At Ellerslle on Decenabwr 30 and . J<uu< W I »nd 9,