tor Quick and others on board the Eclipse, l^jj a warrant for the apprehension of the nrisoner. After searching the Bella Mary jnd the cutter we learnt from. Holbrook that Thompson had landed and gone into the scra b. He then described the search and 1 subsequent, arrest. He told prisoner lie - should have to take him into custody, when prisoner expressed his regret, and said he had ijven up the money to Mr Quick. He ap peared very much cut up. This closed the first charge against the •prisoner. The depositions were then read -over, and the hearing of other charges postponed until Jfonday. PrisoD.er, who reserved his defence, was allowed 'the same bail.

SUPREME COURT—This Day.

<>■ "sittings in bankruptcy. I (Before His Honor Sir G. A. Arney, Chief )i>r ' Justice.) Wf, Re Michael Bbierly. The above bankupt came up for last ■examination. The report of the trustee stated that the bankrupt, a butcher at the Thames, was compelled through dull times to remove to Taurauga, where he was again unsuccessful, and being pressed by two creditors, one of whom obtained an execution against M 3 gooda, he was compelled to file his schedule. Un-the 3rd November his liabilities were £3Q4 13s 2d : assets, £187 4s 5d ; deficiency, £117 Ss 9d. Six creditors proved. Mr Hughes applied for the final discharge ' of bankrupt, which was granted. He Walter Long, The petitioner was.a draper's assistant, re ceiving £3 a week. Illness in his family involved him in difficulties, and being pressed he was compelled to apply to the Court for protection. Liabilities, £104 ; assets, nil. The trustees report was read, and no ' creditors having proved, Mr. Thome applied for the discharge of the bankrupt, which was granted. He Isaac Harbison. A declaration of complete execution.of a deed of arrangement between the applicant and his creditors, was made by the Court on the application of Mr. E. Meyer.l He P. A. Philips. Mr. Russell made application for the com plete execution of a deed of assignment be tween Mr P. A. Philips and his creditors. The application was granted. He John Allekder. A Similar application to the two foregoing ■was made by Mr Kissling on behalf of John Allender, soap and candle maker, Parnell. Application granted. He George Thorne, Ju>r. The above case was then called on, and the examination of Mr. T. H. Ivey was con tinued. Mr MacCormick briefly cross-examined Mr Ivey on certain transactions with the "bankrupt that had been referred to in cross examination on a previous day. The case ■was then adjourned till Tuesday next. The Court rose at two o'clock.

OUR SUMMER MEETING,

As promised in my previous article I con tinue my notes on the horses in training : —

•Jack Thorpe has the following horses in work—lsleman, Mount and Mutnwenta, the first named is engaged in the steeplechase, 12st libs, topweight, and although he has never won a steeplechase he ran well up in one at Aranoho last April, and from the way he jumped hi 3 hurdles at our Jast meeting when very sick, with Jack in the saddle he will be hard to beat, and I fancy the one that "beats him will be near winning. Mumwenta is a chestnut gelding 3yrs old, bred by Mr T. .Uussell; he is by Derby out of Molly Bawn, the dam of old Glengarry, a horse well known on the Auckland turf ; he is a rare bred one on his sire's side, Derby being one of the best bred horse in N.Z. Mount, I .suppose, is being trained for the hurdles, and one or two of the short races. The last time I saw him he was looking in splendid condition. Bob Thorpe has Discord at lis quarters in Mangere engaged in the cup ; she has several times dis appointed his plucky owner. I cannot think she has much chance for this race ; still she is light, and as a four-year old might run well. Mr. Owen McGee has Creeping Jenny (the winner of our Spring Handicap) at work for the Cup, and if she comes fit to the post will take a deal of beating. Mr. McGee has one or two others behind the scenes, but not having been to his district I cannot j»ive the particulars. Old Yatterina, Kingfisher, and a filly by Towton, out of Symphony, a full eister of Lacenfeed, are quartered at their owner's farm under French, "which is % sufficient guarantee that they will come to the front fit to run for their different engagements. Yatterina is in the Cup, and the Symphony filly is engaged in the Derby. 1 believe the old mare is as well as her popular owner could wish to see her. Mr. Watt has four engaged, Tui, Ngaro, Para whenna, and Toi, the latter engaged in the Cup and Derby. They are at his farm at Zohimarama, under George Cutts. At the Victoria Stables are quartered Mr. Delmain's two —Templeton and The Belle, onder Sam Haines. The former i 8 engaged in the Cup. He ia a beautiful colt, and, be ing as game' as a pebble, will be a very dangerous horse for some of our local celebrities, aad I think will be the most likely to catch Judge Beckham's eye first on the day of the race. Guy Fawkes and Butcher Boy have not yet arrived from the ifeuth, but Moore, The Arrow, Highflyer, jPrey, Darkie, and some half-dozen others §re doing their work at their several owners' •tables. J.I see by advertisement that the booths, gates, &c, are to be sold on Saturday next, fwhen I hope the Club will be satisfied with 'the amount realized. Owners of horses will do well to remember that the night for general entry takes place at the Auckland Hotel oa-3?ridav next, at 8 p.m. Biaik Athol.

WYNDHAM-STREET SCHOOLS.

The examinations of the pupils of St. Aloytius Infant School and the St. Francis of Sales Select School in connection with the Homau Catholic Presbytery, Wyndham street, took place this day. In the Infant School there are about 100 scholars, and over 50 in the Select School. The examination in each school was conducted by Nuns in the presence of the Very Reverend Father lynea, V. G. ; Revs. F. Bobieux, W. Mac donald, O'Eielly, O'Dwyer, Paul, and a krge company of ladies and gentlemen. The Berious subjects were interspersed with humorous recitations, songs, and mi7Bic. powers of declamation shewn by some of the tiny children were re markable. Their general intelligence reflects great credit upon the children and upon ' the teachers. In the Select School, the system of instruction pursued, judged J>y would appear to be excellent. Specimens of theworkdone by the pupils were •hewn of a highly commendable nature. Among these we noticed samples of wool work, by Miss Shtehan, Miss A. Craig, Miss Isabella Crajg ; antimacassars, by Miss Craig and Miss Casey ; maps, by Miss Casey, Miss K:avanagh, and Miss Hagon. It should be mentioned that pupils of all denomina- Hooa are received in these schools. The *cry Rev Father Fynea presented the prizes, »ad i Q doing so congratulated the scholars on their progress, and the teachers on the "access of their exertions. The following | Me the prize lists :—

Wfc Aloytius Infant School.-—Prizes— °py«•'- —Flaemery, J. Helcock, T. Sheehan, A-- Lonergan, C. McMahon, D. Lynch, R. *reer» R. Holland, J. Edwards, W. Nelson, « Prizes—girls : G. Schultz, K. £?«y, C. Vincent, K. Kahie, M. Butler, Si-Butler, R. Butler, J. Myles, * Offeill, H. Sarsfield, 0. Lyncb.

[ St. Francis ov Sales Select School.— . .birst class, history: Misses Sheehan, Mills, and Kirby ; prize, album. Grammar : Missas bheehan, Mills, and Kirby; prize, blotter. Arithmetic : Misses Sheehan, Mills, and Kirby ; prize, Rose le Blanc Composition: Misse 3 Kirby, Mills, and bheehsn ; prize, Countess of Glosswood i Second division, first class, History : Misses Craig, Watson, Ryan, Hagon, Brown, and fecott; prize, History of Prance. Grammar • Misses Craig, Watson, and Ryan; prize' album Geography: Misses Hagon, Ryan, andbcott; prize, purse. Arithmetic: Misses Hagon, Ryan, Scott, and Craig; prize, miser. Second Class : History — Misses ' Laurie, Kavanagh, Craig, and Nanghton;- prize, green purse. Grammar—Misses Kavanagh, Casey and Craig ; prize, album. Geography —Misses Casey, Cavanagh and Craig • prize, Tale of Flanders. i*ird class: History — Misses Scott, Mills; Ro derick. Donovan, Martin, McDonald, McMahon. Hammel, Quinn, Clarke, ani Bloom; prize, Catholic keepsake. Arith metic : Misses Roderick and McDonald; prize, Two Roads of Life. Geography: Misses Martin and Mills; prize, purse. Grammar : Misses Mills, Scott, Clarke, Donovan, McMahon, Quinn, and Ham mel ; prize, Pictures and Parables. Music : Misses Hagon and McMahon ; prize, shade. Good conduct: Misses Ryan snd Hagon; prize, reticule. Work : Misses Kavanagh, Casey, Scott, Ryan, and Craigs; prize, work box. Recitation : Misses Wat son and McDonald ; prize, basket. > Writing : Misses Craig, Ryan, Wilson, and Casey ; Casey; prize, writing desk. Reading- Misses Nolan and Butler; prize, purse. Scripture History—Misses Watson, Ryan, and Scotfc ; prize. Reading : Miss Lynch; prize, basket. Singing : Misses Odium and Sullivan ; prize, dolls.

BAKER'S HIBERNICON.

The City Hall was again crowded-to- see the Panorama and hear the beautiful songs and representations of the green isle of the sea. There was, moreover, a change of programme; several novelties were introduced. Mr Charles Verner made his first appearance in connection with the Baker company, and Mr John Moran sang two songs, "Pat Mahon," and, in conjunction with Miss Moran, the lively Irish ditty " Kitty from Cork." The scenes of the land of the O'Connor's, O'Cal laghan's, and the O'Connell's, were very effective as they passed before the admiring eyes of hundreds of satisfied spectators, accompanied by strains of music. Mrs Baker sang, in her appreciative manner, "Darling Aileen" and the touching ballad of "Erin, my country." These songs were deservedly encored. Mr Baker sang Moore's fine melody, " Where is the place so lowly." most effectively, and with much taste. Mr F. W. Baker also, was exceedingly happy in "My heart is thine alone." The performances of Mr John Moran were highly humorous and entertaining, and elicited long and frequent applause. Miss Moran was as plasing as ever in her chaste delineations of the Irish character. Mr Verner gave two comic songs, "Awfully Wild," and the " Policeman." A pleasanter or more agree able evening can scarcely be passed than that at Baker's ''• Hibernicon " at the City Hall.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GrRAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) William Thompson's eon at Grahams town. The late William Thompson's son is on a visit to the Thames to see Mr. McLean, and urge him to withdraw tne proclamation pro hibiting the natives from selling land except to the Government. This relates more to the Waikato than Ohinemuri. Mr. McLean promised to enquire into the matter, and would deal with Waikato ques tions when in Waikato. Mr. Mackay has done nothing with the obstructives yet. They want ten shillings per acre, and he offers two and fourpence. |Mr Mackay is evidently unable to make the concession, and ultimately the matter will doubtless have to be taken in hand by the Government.

Competition between Banks. Strong competition nas commenced among the banks. The system of tendering for gold is also started afresh. The Quartz struck by the Pumping Association. Pumping Association struck quartz in the bottom of the shaft, and a strong inflow of water followed, trying the 10-inch lift to the utmost of its power. The Point Russell tribute crushed 30 tons for 58 ounces.

The Manukra has a fine show of gold in the mine to-day. They are not breaking quartz to-day. The crushing is showing well. , The Exchange crushing is shaping for a payable average. , At the Warden's Court, on the plamt of John Munro, the Lilly Claim, Karaka, was forfeited, and the plaintiff was authorised to take possession. Mining generally is very dull. The Queen of Beauty crushing is shaping for a splendid yield this fortnight.

COROMANDEL.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. ■ The Plutus battery was formally opened at noon. A large number was present. The Emily crushing is proceeding, and is showing up well. The Bismarck continues to break out good stone. It shows well for the Tokatea lower level. The quantity of stone from the Plutus, crushed at the Plutus battery, and 300 tons is in the paddock. The mine is likely to keep the battery continually going.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DTJNEDIK

(From our own Correspondent), t :->- , This day. Immigration to Dunedin. From the 12th of last month to the l^tn of this, 136 persona, equal to 118J statute adults, were nominated in the province. Dodd, the mate of the Oneco, who was convicted of manslaughter, but liberated on iudement by the Appeal Court, that the Supreme Court had no jurisdiction over offences committed on an American vessel, goes to join the American barque Nelson. He attracted much attention at the port yesterday, and whilst walkin#down the pier was accosted in a threatening manner by the seamen of one of the vessels moored there. This coming to the ears of the police, bergt. Neill promptly told off a constable to keep eye on Dodd, and take care he was neither insulted nor maltreated. On being discharged from gaol, Dodd had handed to him intact the wages due to him from his ship- Counsel charged no fee defending or arguing the case before the Appeal Court. Report on Goldfields. The Government has secured the services of Mr Ulrich, from the Government School of Mines, Victoria, for the purpose of visiting our various mining centres and report on different workings and geological features of the goldfields. In company with Mr McKerrow, chief surveyor, he starts on his tour of inspection. Mr Ulrich's time is so limited; five weeks is all he can spare. The Murderer Sullivan. In allusion to Snllivaa, the murderer, the imes says :—" We have it now on the best estimony, that Sullivan is in Ajwtagh A New Zealand gentleman reoo'• Ht>'; hm la ydney while standing on the tja»/ w«i«aiug

the passengers by the Paramatta from London, land. He saw one of them whom he was certain was Sullivan. Sullivan had set up for a dog fancier, having brought out a lot of dogs and canaries with him. Sullivan being known to this man did not attempt to deny his identity, and apparently felt assured that he would not be "peached" upon to the police there. His discoverer, though puzzled for a time with the appearance of Sullivan's whiskers and hair, was never for a moment doubtful that the face before him was that of the Maungatapu murderer Sullivan. He was well dressed, and managed to look greatly different to when on trial. The following week Sullivan was recognised y the same gentleman in Melbourne. His make up then also was excellent. Each time it was at the theatres, except the time on the quay, that he was recognised. He seemed to have plenty of money. He stated that the detectives in London so tracked him about that he had no rest, and that, therefore, he intended to make his way to the Australian colonies once more, though he might stay in them only for a short time." Waitaki Bridge—The Transit at Arrow. The last cylinder of the Waitaki bridge was sunk. All that remains to be done is fixing the girders. At Crown Terrace, Arrow, the transit was observed from beginning to end. Dredging Machine—Commissioner t° England. The Harbor Board propose purchasing; the Submarine Company's boat, Platypus, to assist in the dredging operations. The Government have nominated a com mission to England to select a head master for the high school.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Continuous rain fell all yesterday, which caused the postponement of all the anniver sary day festivities. Mr Y. Hobbs has been unanimously elected Mayor of Lyttelton. Arrival: Plediases from London, after 109 days passage.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day

To-day being the half-yearly Presbyterian fast day, it was observed as a close holiday. The weather is very bad.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. New Morning Paper. It is reported that the Times, which now appears as a bi-weekly will, at the beginning of the new year, appear as a penny morning paper. It is anticipated that owing to the want of enterprise and independence shown by the Herald the venture will be a success. Supreme Court.

In the Supreme Court this morning the only two civil cases, viz., Luke v. Cooper, and Maney v. Sutton, was adjourned till next sittings. There was no business in either bankruptcy or banco, and the Supreme Court sittings have closed.

ARRIVAL or THE S.B. 'TARARUA' AT Hokitika.

(From our own Correspondent.)

HOKITIKA.

This day. lg The Tararua has just arrived, bringing English dates to December 5, -and Austra lian neAVS to December 9.

MISS MAY HOWARD AT THE PRINCE OF WALES.

We are pleased to notice that the spirited and well deserving managers of the Prince of Wales Theatre continue to win a share of popular favour, and that last night there was a goodly number of persons.in attend ance, notwithstanding the wetness of the evening. The piece introduced was Robertson's " School," which abounds in life and incident, and when W6ll represented, as it was by this talented company last night, cannot fail in giving ample satisfaction to a discerning audience. Miss May Howard as Bella, was excellent. Mr Collier and the other per formers sustained their parts with equal truth. The farce which followed formed a happy climax to an excellent entertainment. To-night the company will appear in Torn Taylor's " Ticket-of-ieave-Man," a drama of intense interest, which had a lengthened run at the Olympic, in London, some years ago. This is one of the finest of Taylor's many dramas, and which exhibits the almost insurmountable difficulties in the way of a man who has once committed himself. The play contains a lamentable truth, and admits of great variety of character. Miss May Howard will appear as May Edwards.

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17/W4.



The brig Derwent, with a cargo of coals from jSeircastle for Mr. J.W. Waller, may be expected hourly expected, as she sailed immediately before the Frownirjg Beauty. , COFFEE 1 —Brown, Barrett, and Oo.'s Standar Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves prefernnce ti and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness* |of flavour? Note the brand. Sold at almost every g ocery es lishment in town and province.—Adtt. ' - Shortt's Haik-cdttixo Saloon, three doors below the Greyhound Hotel First-class Attention, Civility and Cleanllpess.—(Advt). WANTED a good respectable Servant — Apply to Mrs. Messenger, Queen street.V v . if WANTED, a strong tad for machine department. —Apply, at once, to the Star office. WANTED, a Boy to make himself useful.—Apply A, Dornwell. WAITED, a Message Boy, ac customed to Ride,—Apply Stab office. WANTED, a little Nurse Girl to assist where there is only one child.— Apply Mrs Williams, Eden Crescent. 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, Stak office. WANTED, for Epsom, about the first i week in January, a General Servant,' with references.—Apply to Mrs. Joseph Brown, Symonds-street, on Friday, 18th instant, between 12 and 2 o'clock. WANTED TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage, Parnell Kiae. — Apply, Star office. WANTED, a Nurse Girl, also a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Thomas Whitson, Waterloo Quadrant. TTTANTED KIN OWtf, that W. > V C PBNNES. Wakefleld-street, has 100 Splendid Btiriug Jaacl»in<w taßtock,lunOloo «ho*t)y to MffiTSi



\fir ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply i. ■. to C- Farr°w's Dining Rooms, Late Porter's, next Mcntagucs Bazaar. T^TANTED, to purchase, two or » * three hundred quaits of Strawberries — Apply by letter to Templer, stating piice3, Star Office. WANTED, a respectable tidy Girl, about 14 years old, to make herself useful in a small family.—Apply to Mrs Stevenson, Wellington-street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have alwuys on hand a large snpply of Rew.nstle <tnd Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Cut and Uncut Wood. Ya»ds: Between Fort and Custom house-street, nest Isa?<;s' Bonded Store. -W. & ft. WINSTONB. WANIED XIV OWN, that J. MORRISON ts prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reason&ble prices.—Address Stab office. WANTED KNOWN— Just opened at Stretton's, top of Grey-street, Wools and Canvasses, Honiton Braid, Tassels and Cords, Tea Coseys, Toilet Bags, Braids and Fringes, Rosette Papers. Christmas Gifts, &c. WANTED TO LET-A comfortably turnished Bedroom, in a pleasant locality, with or without board ; no other lodger, and no children.—For address, apply Star office. WANTED to SELL, a capital Cot tago Residence ; in good condition, close to College Hill. Price £150.—Apply to W. V. Hammond, Shortlund-street WANTED to PELL (cheap), * * White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. NB- Highest price given for all kinds of old vietaI.—ALFRED SMART, next to Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN, that D " « Golbib is prepared to sxipply all kinds of T'mber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad? Timber, Bouse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iroi bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WA JN TE D &ISO WIN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practiom. Watchmaker, &c., Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep the same 5n order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month. £6 Cs. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Pole Agent for Eljiman's Celebrated Royal* Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprn,ins, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignment per Jubilee just opened, WANTED, a first-class Servant for a gentleman's family : good wages to a pirl of character and ability ; referenced required.—Apply for engagement to the publisher, Stak office. WA NTE P. Subscribers for Edward Wayte's Art Union. The Drawing will take place on the 24th instant. WANTED, 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c., at BA.TTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Qneen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager AJN Tl^ Jr-urchasers for Presei /ed Ginger, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. WAJNT.&D, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets, has on sale : —.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Xron-i-ark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum Felloes, &C *c, always on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, to call special attention to out 153 Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk, -iford. Potter <& Co. The Pantheon Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefield-»treet in the shape of cutting down the pricfs of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake fleld-street. .. WANTED, a general Servant, must be a good cook ; references required.— Apply to W. R. Fletcher, North Shore. _ j PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The Largest Collection of Views of Auckland, Portraits of Natives, and Sketches of Hot Lakes., Rotomahwa, &c , are now on sale at E. PULMAN'd Photographic Rooms, Shortland-street. TKi ANTED KNOWN, that The v V Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 25s : Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 50s ; Bnys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Fcrd. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 33 6d ; Men's Straws. ls:; Men's Drill I Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukos, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. —[ford, Potter, and Co., 'ihe Pantheon, Queen street WANTED KNOWN THAT E. CHALMERS, H PLUMBER AND GAS^ITTEBS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Quesn-street, two doors above U. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. WANTED, Servants to call at Mrs Home's registry office (late Mrs Colls), Wakefield-street. MRS COOPER, 66, Wakefield street (late Victoria House, A, Crabourne-street, Leicester Square, London). The newest London and Paris Fashions in Paper Models every month Ladies' Patterns taken ana prepared for the Machine Pinking, &c. A GENTLEMAN with Capital just arrived fronu.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. WANTED, two gentlemen Boarders in a private family, within the vicinity of Queen-street ; no other boarders kept. Terms moderate. —For address, apply Mr Cucksey, Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTEDf the ladies"6f Auckland to* know-Mrs Colls' has not disposed of her Rpgistry office, or ever had any connection with Mrs Home, but on account of increase ef business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and JV avy Hotel. WANTED, good General Servants Hoasemaids for town and country.—Apply at once Mrs Coils', Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street (opposite Aimy and Navy Hotel). WANTED, a 10-8 orse Power Double Cylinder, Portable Steam Engine; must be in good working order, and in thoroughly sound condition: Lowest cash price to be named. Delivered near the port of Russell, Bay of Islands.— Address J. C. Stovin, 14, Insurance Buildings, Auck land. . ' WANTED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services, &c. .Also Glass Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable- just landed ex Uydaspes, Wai tan gi, &c , at C. Meritt's,sl, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. WA VTED KNOWN, that ElH man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Ac, continues to give th greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First rate locil testimonials may be seen on application, f-ole agent for Auckland, W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. WANTBD, a respectable middle aged Woman as Housekeeper and General Servant. Only such as can beEwelljrecoxnmended by the last employer need apply.—Address, with refer ences, and stating wages xeqvOisdi to 0.5., 14, Ijito!? ---co B Rildinyg. S^sss



"PIFTH MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT BY THE AUCKLAND "WESLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION * IN THE WESLEYAN SCHOOL-ROOM, PIU-STREET, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), 18th INST., At half-past seven, Eev. A. Reid in the Chaib. PROGEAMME. Chairman's Opening Speech Chorus, (0 hail us ye free)-Choir Reading, (Uncle Ben's Attack of Spring-fever, and how he got over it) Recitation, (Uaractacus to his followers) Chorus, (O who will ocr the Downs so free)— Choir Rending, (Johnny Beeale's Courtship) Recitation (Virginia) • Chorus (O hush thee my Babie)—Choir REFRESHMENTS. Duett (Polaski's Banner) Recitation, (The « ne-legged Goose) Reading, (Aunt Hetty on Matrimony) Uaorus, (The Carnoval«) —Choir Kecitation (Death of Marmion) Reading (from "Washington Lvlng) Glee (from Oberonin *'ai*y Land,—Choir. Admission—One Shilling. F. W. MARTIN, Secretary. a T. PATBICK'B HALL. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. A MffSIC iL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTINMENT Will be given in the above Hall by the St Patrick's Juvenile Society, assisted by several Gentlemen Amateurs. The proceeds to be «iven to Mrs Colgan and family. Tickets, 2s each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at S p.m. npJSACHBKfc' ASSOC ATLON. — JL The Monthly Meeting will be held at Mr Frazer's School-room, on hATORDAY, the 19th inst, at 3 p.m. Business—To make final arrangements for holding Annual Meeting. Members in or near town are requested to be in a attendance.— HENRY WORTH IAGTON, Secretary. HpO SHIPWRIGHTS AND JL Oi HERS.—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.F.W., Stab, office. Auckland. ■XT O T I C E Parties having CLAIMS against Mrs Louisa Wadham, la c of the Coachmaker's Arms Hotel, are requested to lodge the same with us without delay. J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, 42, Queen-street. a ewus g mTa ohial cs. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers', Thomas', Howes, Howe's improved, Wheeler ana Wison, JMissey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and " Wanza.' A lirge Stock to select fronc. A printed guarantee given with each machine, ut staking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro perly done. Needles, oil, ana extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Kitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. HU"jttOH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNILL. The friends of this School are invited to be present sn the School-room on FRIDAY, when the results of the examinatiODS now going on will be declared, and tho Prizes distributed The chair will bettkenat 4 p.m. by his Lordship the Bishop of Auckland. ___ -gJ'LAGbTA*F HllL R&sBRYM, JD DEVONPORX. Tenders will be received at the Post-office, Devon port, till 8 o'clock, on THURSDAY i£VE>li\G, from uersoDs will t j purchase the Grass and Hay on the Flagstaff ILII. 'i he highest offer will be accepted. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. "DAILWAY SLEEPERS 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 1" F. ARCHARD, ne?r Railway Station; Or Mechanic's Bay. T~ OVAL ORAJSGE ~ INSTITU JLj T I O N. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Royal Albert L 0.L., No 2, will be heid in the YouDg Men's Christian Association Rooms on FRID • V Evening, the 18th December, at 730 p.m. Members are re quested to attend Visiting brethren are invited. By order of the W. M TO LiT, a noe-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Applj to F, L. Prime, 22, Insurance Buildings. TtfOK the Benefit of the Catholic community, and to snpply a want long felt by the Catholics of the province, the undersigned begs to intimate that he has OPENED AN ESTABLISHMENT Next to Messrs Hewin Bros , CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLE3LEY-STREET, For the Sale of . Catholic Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pictures, Ac, Ac, And hopes the cause will meet with that patronage and support it deserves. STATIONERY AND SCHOOL BOOKS. JAMES FLYNN. AT the PANTHEON you can get a good Tweed Suit made to otder and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen-street. lOST, a small Gold Locket, between i Wyndham and Victoria-streets Whoever re turns the same to the Herald Office will be rewarded. LOST, to-day, in Queen-street, a small Paper Parcel, containing sundry corres pondence and accounts between Me.«S'S Arthur and Fenton Finder will please leave same at Sta.h office. LOST. —Supposed to have been left on the beach beyond Kauri Point, on Satur day last, a small Tub filled with Crockery.— Anyone giving information regarding it at the Star office, will be rewarded. NORTH SBLOBE — To Let, a well furnished and comfortably situated house for the summer months. —Apply R. & R. Duder, Devon port Store. TO LET—Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and Boarding School —Apply to A, K. Taylor, Alberton. COLLEGE. The distribution of Prizes will take place on THURSDAY Evening, the 17th inst, at 7 o'clock. There will be Music and Recitations by the pupils Parents and friends ef Education will please to ac cept this invitation. The Bishop of Auckland will preside, WILLIAM TAYLOR, Principal. A TJCKLAND HABMOJSIC OL SOCIETY. Concert UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED till 7th January, 1875. B. H. JAGGAR, Hon, Sec. TUTR THOMAS KING, formerly of the Waikato, ia requested to call upon, or com: municate with Messrs Jackson rod Buiseil, Solieitora, fStt-nhrtt,



TiTADAME ARABELLA pODDAEI) Begs to announce that she will give her SECOND GRAND CONCERT In the Choral Hall, THIS "(Thursday) EVEN ING, being her last jerformance but one in Auckland. Madame Goddard will be assisted by Mrs Smythe, Mr Shinner, Jdr Eainford, and Her Doehler. Conductor Mr Ilarcoart Lee pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager ..Mr G. WCollier Last Night but Two of MISS MAY HOW A R*D, Production, for this night only, of Tom Taylor's Moral Drama, THE TICKET OF LEAVE M.AN ! May Edwards MISS MAY HOWARD characters by the Company. ON FRIDAY,-; GRAND FASHIONABLE' NIGHT, Under the Patronage. and Presence of Captain Dtjbuis, and ihe officers ov * H.M.S. Rosario, CAM I L L E. On Saturday—WANDERING HEIR. pITX HALL. The Greatest Success yet achieved in Auckland. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNICON. The Sun and Shadow of Erin, the Emerald Isle of the sea, EKTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME BY THE POWERFUL COMKDi TJiOUPE. MR JOHN MORAN in Novelties. The entire Company in something new. First appearance of Mr CHARLEB VERNER. This entertainment, whicli was so successful all through America, is certainly the most instructive and amusing that has yet visited the Australias— vide Press. Prices of A mission :—Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Scats, Is. The management «t the earnest solicitation of several paterlamilias, intend giving a Performance on Saturday Altertoen, for the special benefit of Schools. Next Saturday Afternoon, GRAND MAIINEE, Special Million Prices on this occasion only. Mr CHARLES VERNER, Business Manager. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, Noon. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, MOUNT ALBERT, ONEHUNGA, Etc. R, ARTHUR HAS been favoured wi h instruc tions to sell by auction, at his Mart. Queen street, ou Tuesday next, 22t,d instant, at 12 o clock noon, The following Well-situated FREEHOLD PRO PERTIES, near Mount Albert, adjoining the proper ties of Messrs Gittos and Son's and Mr Lee : — About 14 ACRES OF LAUD, with two Cottages erected thereon well-situated, it beirg on the line of railway close to the Station, having ex tensive froiitage to the tew >orth and Mount Roskill ruads, witbin an easy dlitance of me City. 'Buses pass it twice a day. A good stream Of wa-er runs through the i roperty, making it very suitable for a manufactory, brewery, &c ONEHUNGA- Cottage and Allotment (by order of the Trustees of the late Mr C Kelly) being Allotment 13, of Section 33, containing 1 rood and 23 perches, more or less. Also, Several Country PropertiflS. HUNUA—Allotment No 105, 40 acres ; and Allot , ment No 124, also 40 acres. ARAI-Paitsof AUotment3, 40 acres. TO-MORROW, NOON. £« MARKET DAY~AUCTION SALE ARTHUR'S MART. POULTLT— Fowls, Turkeys.Ducks, Geese, Pigeons PRODUOn. — Potatoes, Onions, Flour, Cheese, Butter Beef, Bacon, Ships Biscuits, Barley GROCERIES—Tea, Jams, a atmalnde HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE <fe EFFECTS. Glass and Karthenwaie, Cruet (stands, Set of Harness, Revolver, Sausage Filler, Brushware. MONDAY, .DECEMBER 21. NEAT COTTAGE RESIDENCE (Six Rooms), EDEN PLACE, KYBER PASS ROAD. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Monday next, Dec. 21, at 12 o'clock, Neat Cottage of 6 rooms : beautifully finished, *nd well situated on Volcanic Soil, at Eden Place, Kyber Pass, Allotments 66 feet frontage. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. PIANOFORTES BY BROADWOOD AND ZIEGLER. HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. WALNUT CHEFFONIER. MAHOGANY ESCRETOIRE. _____ At Symonds-street. THE Subscribers have received in structions from Thomas Russell. E-q., to sell at his residence, Symonds-street, on Wednesday next, 23rd inst, at 1 o'clock. The Whole ot bis Elegant and Fashionable Bousohold KURNIURE, PIANOFORTES by Broadwnod and Zieglar, Superb DRAW. ING-BO<>M SUITE, Handsomely carved and inlaid Walnut Centre Table, Valuable Wal nut Cheffonier with Marble Top and Plate Glasn hack, and fiont Handsomely Carved, Rich Gilt Mirror, ■ arved and inlaid W»)nut occasional and Coffee Tables, Achromatic Revolving Stereoscnpe with about 2t 0 «lides, cost £50, Mahogany Whatnots Fenders and Kireirons, Carpets, Gilt Chandelier. Elegant Vases »n<l Ornaments Waste Color Paintings by Celebrated Artists, Mahogany Dining Table with extra Leaves, very completely fitted Mahogany Ehcretoire, Mahogany Bookcase and Cheffonier. Massive Mahogany Sideboard, EngraviDgs. Iron Bedstead-, Hair Mattrasses. Batbe, New KitCLen Range, Register Grate, Liwn Mower, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS. PIANOFORTE. CHINESE CANE CHAIRS, LINEN PRESSES. HOUSEHOLD FPRNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 18th inst, at 11 o'clock, A VARIED ASSORTMENT of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, inciuding Dark Rosewood PI^NOFORIE, by Debain ; Jnlaid Centre Taol*, Couches, very hunnsome Chintz and J ace Curtains. Carpets, Crumb Cloth, H Hand Furniture Covers, Wilnut Pembroke Table, Clocks, Chinese Cane Arm i hairs. Massive Tele cope, Dining Table, Di nor Se vice. Glassware, China Services, Sir gle and Double Iron Badsteads. Hip bnths, Hair Mattresses, Chests of Drawers, L»rge Linen Presses, Table Trefsels, Large Meat nnfe, Books, Music, Chinese and other Vasts and Orna ments, Walnnt Canterbury, *ofa 1 ale, Fend-r and Fire Irtns, Cheffonnier, Oilcloth, H&ndsomx Brass Bedstead (nearly new) IBnoit-. Music, 200 Pin-fire Cartridges (12s), Ac, <&C. SAMUEL COcSJRAKB & SOH,



TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. . I j BY ORDER OF THE HARBOUR BOARD. i | "W. DOWDEN HAB received instruction to lease by public auction, at the Office of the Auck land Harbour Board. Fort-street, onTuesoayaext, the 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, The Sheds A. B, C, and D on Queen-sstreet, for a Wharf, for a period of 12 months, from Ist Jannary, 1875. in terms of Lease to be seen at the Harbour Board Office. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE AND FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT. rpHE Subscribers have received in- X structions from the Proprietor to sell, atttatf Land Mart, fort-street, on Monday, lecember 21, at ,12 o'clock, A Farm at Mount Albert, situated on the New North Eoad, containing 9 acres 2 roods 10 perches, of good volcanic soil, fenced ar,a under cultivation : and on which is erected newly built four-roomed cottage. Also, " 1 3 acres and 10 perches adjoining the above ; good volcanic soil. On both these properties is a spring of yater | never dry; and 'busses pass them twice daily. Terms:—One-fourth cash, balance can remain on mortgage for 6 years at 8 per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CORN EXCHANGE. SUGAR, SUGAR, akd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, fboji 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 f tugar Refinery. • Samples now onvieW at tta Booms of the Auctionee TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. ATTRACTIVE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PH/ETON, HORSE AND HARNESS, VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, MAHOGANY BOOKCASE AND SIDE BOARD, GERMAN ESCRITOIRE. AT MOUNT ALBERT. I i; THE Subscribers have received in strnctions from "Walter Ogilvy, Esq., to sell at his residence, Mount Albert, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, THK WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE comprising One of Cehar.i and Collard's SPLENDID PIANO FORTES, in Eosswood, with all the newest improvements : German ESCRITOIRE, very Snpeiior: Walnut Music Stool and Music Wagon. Walnut Card Table, DBVONPOfcT with secet spring drawer; Waiuut Fancy f Table and Whatnot, mounted in plate glass; four Chairs and Arm Chair to match, wth Work Chair and two Fancy Folding Chairs ; large MaJSTJSL MIRhCh. ; Brnssels C»rpet ana Hearthrue, Ciimson and WMie Curtains and Curtain Poles, very choice EiS GR \V INUS, F«nder and Poli hed st^el Fireirons, Elegant Vases. Lustres and Parian Marble Ornaments, Handsome Mahogany SIDK BOaBD. Sofa Bed (makirg arm chair or child's cot), Moroc o-covered Easy Chair, Fine Mahogany B OKCASE; Valuable Marble 14-day TIM--P ECE, striking hours and half-hours ; Chess Taile, ulass and Cnina Ware, large size Double Iron Bedstead, two Superior Feather Beds, Hair Mattress, Marble-top Washstand, Toil»t Set, Chest Drawers, Shower Bath, Gentleman's and Lady's Bows and Arrows ; TELESCOPE and Stand, by Negretti and Zambra ; London made Fishing Reds, Gentlemen's and Ladies' Saddles and Bridles, by Peat; Elegant Tour-wheeled PHAETON and Bay CAR RIAGE HOBSE and Harnets; Mangle, Cooking Stpve and Kitchen Utensils This elegant and handsome M6nage was selected by the owner for his own use in London, from the best makers, and is in every way a superior selection of Household Furniture usually to be seen in the colonies. 'Busses will leave the Ro ms lor Mount j Albert at 10 o'clock on the morning of the sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS. FURNITURE SALE, UPPER QUEEN STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Batt (who is leaving for Europe) to sell, on Fiiday next, at 11 o'clock, The ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com prising— Piano, by Bord ; Cbiffonniers, Tables, Chairs, Chest of Drawers, Bedsteads, Crockery Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c. UPPER QUEEN-STREET, A FEW DOORS PAST KARANGAHAPE ROAD. 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 o( Durham and Hobson-streets, with the six sub stantial Houses lhereon erected. This offers a really first-class investment. The situation is second only to Queen-street, always commands good tenants, and is rapidly rising in value. 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 18. AUCKLAND ANNUAL RACES, DECEMBER 26, 1874 ; AND JANUARF 1 AND 2, 1575. BOOTHS, GATES, BARS, Etc. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed by the Stewards of the Auckland Jockey Club to sell by auction on Saturday .next, the 19th instant, at 1 o'clock, THE GRAND STAND BARS AND LUNCHEON BOOM, BOOTHS, GATES, REFRESHMENT STALLS, SPORTS, HORSE YARDS, AND CARDS ;,»„ OS, THE ANN UAL RACES, To be held at Ellerslie on December 26 and January 1 and 2. T^" o T I c. c . Newton and Ponsonby- 'Busses will leave j the top of College Hill at 7.30 for the Choral Hall To-morrow Night, and will continue to do so While the efctertainraent fcstg