i'^fSTLawry and W. H. Martin the cattle having been sold at '^1 The'third case. The prisoner, P m i his defence, was fully com |iS trial. fflß n charged with being of unsound fZre, on the testimony of Drs. Bayn & js'llis, committed to the Lunatic as?ault. rles Dote was charged with having, on y of November,. committed a violent lit on t^ person of William Steward, is case was adjourned until to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC.

OHINEMURI TO BE OPENED.

GBAHAMSTCWN.

i This day. I general disappointment is felt that the ■iwernme nt have not pressed their claim to 9 L Ohinemuri lands. It is feared that the ■ sertlement will be greatly ro ■jiied. Several auriferous reefs are known, »t their locality is kept secret. It is ex jSLed that the opening will take place after X holidays. W&fbe anniversary of the Grahamstown HJesleyan Church was celebrated last night Ha soiree, well attended. The speakers HL the Revs. A. Reid, Crump, and Laish- H Mr Lernack, the treasurer, read the X O rt, which shewed that the debt on the ' larch had been reduced by L2S9, during ( c jear, and hoped soon to see it cleared of£ ■ The Dauntless tributers have declared a flfiridencl a L7l per man. ■ is again being made to obtain ;,<rood steamer for the Thames trade.

LATEST FROM THE WAIKATO,

HAMIL/TON,

(From our own Correspondent). This day. In th? RM. Court, Hamilton, before W. V, Searancke, Esq , the case of McDonald v. jfood, an interpleader summons, was heard. jjrMad'len for plain riff, Messrs Hay anri FMtaker for defendant. Plaintiff endea roared to show that certain timber, seized iy defendant in an action Wood v. Slater, 183 bis property. 'Ihe execution was sus iaioerf, and the case dismissed with costs.

Le Quesne v. Reid,an action for goods and Jjmoge. £13 14s sd. Mr Madden for plain jiff, and Mr Hay for defendant. Nonsuited fjih costs.

tLe Quesne v. Rawson. Mr Hay for defend t Goods, £13. Nonsuited with costs.

TAURANGA STAR-GAZERS NON PLUSSED.

TAURANGA.

{From our own Correspondent,)

This day. Southern papers misled manyinto believing Tenus would cross the sxin yesterday. After draining their eyes, they were disappointed The Southern. Cross brought to night many distinguished passengers, who pro- Keded to the Lakes.

The survey of a line of road to Cambridge Sere will be proceeded with immediately. A grand soiree will be held nexc week at k opening of the Templars new hall. Thft natives round Kaci Kati are rejoicing iithe.j prospect of opening of the Uhinemuri. [hey celebrate it with horse-racing.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. The Opo-tiki regatta eventuates on. JNew ear's day, the Tauranga races on the 6th inuary. They will be a decided success. is reported the Kiama goldfields will kortly be opened up. The Southern Cross it at eleven for Auckland with a number ■assent ;ers.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Ma<iame Goddard arrived here last even- J», and will give her first concert this even ing She will most likely proceed to Auck land "by the Southern Cross. There is a great rash for tickets here. All the tickets for this evening's concert have been sold. At "the K.M. Coarr. this morning, George Sear.- was charged with selling arms to Mt'jves at Poverty Bay. On the application •f Mr Senlley, the prisoner was remanded. 'Ihe cheeseparing system of railway management is in force in Napier. A skilled piard receives 63 6d per diem of 13 hours. The Foresters are going to establish a new toder in Napier. They have had large additions to 1 heir number latsly.

The " Telegraph " reproduced the chaffing article re Carlile, from the "Star" of the 3rd inst.

Arrived: 7th inst., Clematis, ketch, from Cabbage Bay; Pretty Jane, from Poverty Bay and Auckland, at six p.m. yesterday. Sailed yesterday : Kate McGregor, schooner, for Aucklaud. There are now 4,000 bales of wool at the Spit, awaiting shipment.

HE "POST" ON NEGOTIATION OF LOANS.

•NTERBUEY EXPORTS TO AUCK LAND.

WELLINGTON. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The "Post" pitshes into the Sydney febeature fmsiness, and stigmatises it as bllowa :—"These miserable peddling at tempts to raise money by the hundred "toasand whea we want io by the million, to sure to prove ruinously expensive and fatructive to the credit of the colony, yet 'nia is the line of business which Mr Vogel apparently taken up. We fear the con duces will be serious."

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrived yesterday—Taranaki, and sailed south.

Sailed—Flirt, for Auckla- d ; Endymion, ladder, and Ardour, for Newcastle. The exports per Flirt, are :—BOO sacks 'neat, 6 tanks malt, and 300 sacks malt. , A ma a i s SU pp oS3( i to be drowned in the His clothes were found at the end jffte wharf. The police are dragging the Wbour without success.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. ..^8 City Guards and Portobello Rifles Wurmen in each), have fired in the final set, only Nottingale, of the former, with 85, lialified.

jOpwationa have been commenced at the **Joura woollen miila. . ioe Licensing Beach, by a majority, de r| aßathat they hid no power to grant night dfffi USe8* Mr Hag^itb pointed out that a "■ntiulty would arise, and suggested that c application be withdrawn, and the wsoo. keep open after ten, and the police rOceei as a test case. The Bench con- Cfi b r.the BQggestion. !*■ ore broke out on board the Golden Age j2 morning in the forepart of the bridt*e tet- Lu. clji)y ifc was discovered in time to io before any serious damage was ftg case of Ross v. Jenkins, Captain of }T o»rq ue Record, heard yesterday, Mr. Jr^ord, the magistrate, ruled that in case * seaman's plea of illness not being sub

whf, h ' .1S iiable for the doct<*'s fees which happens to be incurred. The case was for the recovery of the amount of doctors fees, winch had been deducted from wages A man named John Wilson was found this morning drunk by the road side with his hip dislocated. How it happened is a mysteryP The maa could give no account of the affair

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] m v t , This day. The weather has cleared up very much but there la an electric disturbance in-the atmosphere, indicating thunder. 'Ihe stormy southerly wind has down The celebrated Marawhenua Gold Minin* case has been concluded in the Court oi Appeal, but the Court has intimated that judgment would not be given probably till tne next Court met.

MR BROWN'S CONCERT.

The concert last night at the Choral Hall was well attended by a highly respectable and attentive audience. Among those present we noticed his Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lord Heiyey Phipps, his Honor the Chief Justice, his Honor the Superintendent and family, his Worship the Mayor, Captain Fergusson and most of the members of the Citizens' Ball Committee. The instrumental portion of the concert was especially good. The opening overture, " Figaro," was per formed in a masterly manner. The ballad of "Dublin Bay" was creditably rendered by Mrs Higgins, and encored. The beautiful quartette, " Giod preserve the Emperor," (Haydn) wa3 ably rendered by Messrs Cope, Cruickshank, Jones, and Mr Edger. The " Home of my Heart " was well done, but appeared scarcely suitable to the lady's voice. The violin and concertina solo by Mr Cope were performed in the most artistic manner. This gentiernan is a recent arrival, and we heartily welcome him. He will be a valuable addition to the Choral Society. " Vashti " was not up to the mark the singer apparently was not in good voice. The sonata (Beethoven) on the grand piano, recently imported and now for sale (manufactured by Mopkinson and Son), was ably performed, and was a great 'reot. The overture from "Maritana" was •ilso brought out in a masteily manner by the band, introducing several beautiful airs, including " Scenes that are Brightest,'' etc. This overture was performed last night for the first time in Auckland by a full orches tra. Space alone prevents us from doing full critical justice to this excellent concert. We would, however, in closing notice espe cially refer to the duett (trebles) "Sing, Birdie, sing," which we consider the best vocal piece of the evening, by two sisters, possessing excellent voices. The part songs were all well rendere.l by a.bout fifty or sixty members of the Choral Society. We should not, however, omit to mention the beautiful duett from "Norma," performed on the pianoforte and melody organ by Mr Snell and Mr J. Browne, which was also a great treat to the audience.

THE PRINCE OF WALES' THEATRE.

THE GENEVA CROSS

Tan Prince of Wales Theatre was re-opened last night; with a new company under the manageinenc of Messrs Delias and G. W. Collier. Since the 1 lieatre was last visited by the public, it has undergone many im provements at the hands of the lessee. First and foremost, we notice that the floor of the dress circle has been covered by a very handsome carpet, which, in addition to being pleasiug to the eye, prevenls the distracting noise from the footfalls of the officials and late arrivals, which used to be so constant under the old state of affairs. A I permanent ladies' cloak room has also been established, which is a great conve nience. Mr Cjllier left Auckland some months ago with the intention of engaging a really first-class company of artists for Auckland. He had no doubt discovered what many .other caterers for the amusement of the Auckland public, have done before, that second-rate talent would not go down in the place, and that if success was to be attained with any theatrical troupe it nrnst be with one of no ordinary merit. Dating his absence, Mr Collier has been successful in engaging several artistes wdl and favourably known on the stage of America and Australia Prominent among these is Miss May Howard, a lady whose talents have received the highest eulogiums from the press wherever she has appeared. Mr Sam Poole the eminent low comedian was also secured, and the company arrived by the Hero on the 3rd inst., and their first appearance on the boards was announced for last night. When the time for the raising of the curtain arrived, the house Was densely packed in all its parts by an impatient audience, who after the stroke . f the hour refused to be quieted until the manager's bell was heard, and " the green baize rose at the prompter's call." Then there was the hush of expectation as Ihe play began, and a thousand ears and eyes like those of the crowd whioh listened to iEnea's tale of Troy became intent upon the stage. The story of the " Geneva doss" is founded on a combination of circumstances very fa vourable to the construction of a • dramatic plot. Riel dv Bonrg, a young German noble man, enters the workshop of a French can non foundry for the purpose of perfecting himself in the art of gunnery. He there falls in love with Gabrielle le Brun (Miss May Howard), the daughter of the proprietor who reciprocates his passion. He has a rival in Mattieu Moineau (Mr Holloway), Le Brun's foreman of works, who has been half promised the hand of the daughter by her father. These are the materials from which the movements of the piece are evolved, the period of the opening scene being fixed at a shoit time before the com mencement of the Franco German war. A lively French waiting-maid, Martegon (Miss Patty Holt), and (Jornichet (Mr Sam Poole), at first an amusing steward, and subsequently one of the bold gens d'armes of the Commune, supply the comic features of the drama. The complications which arise from Riel dv Bourg's nationality, taken in con juction with the state of the times in France, as well as from the domestic relations of the dramatis <person<z,, are not difficult to guess. Ihe last zwo acts exhibit scenes from the interior of Paris during the siege, and the situations are highly favour able to tne display of conflicting emotions on the part of the principal personages. Moi neau, as a captain of tne lommune, pursues his successful rival with the bitterest hatred. He denounces him at length as a spy. At one period he is successful in working upon Gabnelle's patriotism, the strength of which is only inferior to her love, to the extent of causing her to have a rupture with her husband, which threatens the destruction of their domestic felicity. Kiel subsequently escapes from Paris. Later on Momean contrives the imprisonment and condemnation of Gabrielle. The climax is reached when the heroine is about to be led out to be shot. At this moment an assault is made by the Prussians on the fort, the walis of which axe battered down ; Moineau falls pierced by bullets, and -Kiel rushes in at the head of the Prussian soldiers, and falls into the arms of his wife. The title of the pitce is taken from the decoration used to distinguish those who attended to the ■wants of the sick and wounded during the war, Gabrielle and her husband being two of the band. Miss May How ard has created a highly favourable im prefeion by her first appearance. Possessed of the advantages of youth and beauty, she adds a refinement of artistic tatent which admits of no dispute. We shall not commit ourselves to a minute criticism ab this early date. Miss May Howard has done what ail artistes d<sire to do, namely, excited a universal desire to see more of her. She is undoubtedly interesting, and, as such, is sure to draw well. Hazarding one expression of

opinion concerning her, we should say that ter great points are her wonderful facial h i PrT^ Q (la this she M not far behmd Mrs Herman Vezin) and the dignity of where Momeau proposes to Gabiielle con aitionsof escape which rouse all her wonder iw spirit of love and indignation was mao-nifi centJy pourtrayed. The character of Kiel ctu Bourg was played in Mr Collier's best style, and that gentleman cannot but feel nattered at the reception which was accorded to him. Miss May Howard and Mr Collier were compelled to appear after each act and bow their acknowledgements to the audience. Ihe lady also received several showers of bou quets. Mr Poole as Cornichet was particularly good. He is perhaps rather broad, but his humour tickled the house into hearty laughter whenever he apoeared Miss Patty Holt does the part of the lively and amusing, as well as faithful waiting maid to perfection. She will become a favourite. Mr Aveling, as Le Brun, is the best "father" we have seen in Auckland for a long while. There are others in the company who deserve mention, but our space is already exceeded. The scenery was good, and reflected credit on Mr Kemp, who manages that department. Altogether, the company is in every respect superior to what Auckland has been used to, and should enjoy a large amount ot popularity. The same piece is announced for to-night, and till further notice. For the benefit of those wishing to engage seats, a plan of, the dress-circle is kept at the office.

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WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Oliver, Wesleyau Par sonage, Graftou Road. References required. iX/ANTED, a xniddel-fged steady * » woman as housekeeper in a business esta blishment' no one need apply who cannot be well recommended.—Apply by letter to H.li., " Coromau del Mail " oliice, Coromandel. WANTED, two Compositors.— —App y at the otak office. WANTED, a smart Lad who can wash bottles and wire.—Apply 11. Whitson and Sons. BR CX wAiOfrT Wanted.—Apply to N Harker, b off man's Patent Brick Works, Mechanics' Buy. Ti Carpenters and Joiners. — Wanted four good f^anrts fnr the Walkato.— Apply John t'ayl 'r, Contractor, Queen-street Wharf WaNTED, a Cook and Laundress. — Apply to Star office. WANTS" to LET, a neat comfor table f:ur-roomed Cottage, sciliion, garden, water, *c— James Beed, ►den Terrace. WAN! ED, a Cook, Housemaids, and General servants, at Mrs Lucy's Servants Registry Office, Victoria-sireet. WANfED KM'WN, that J. MORRISON !s prepared to execute all kinds of Asphalting at reasonable prices. — address Star office. WANTED to CELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanise" Tubs ; also, Pump* Paints, Plouvl s, *c NB - Holiest price given for all kinds of old «etal. — ALFKB.D hjoAKT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WA NTBD KNOWN] that D Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, J oors, Mouldings, Brond Timber, Hou3e Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, fehingles, .<*c.,&c, at tlie lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. ANTED, the Public of Auck land to know that STRAWBEaHIE> and CREaM of the finest quality can be obtained at Mason Brothers. Pamell jxursery. WAN « to sKi L, the Stock? in Trade, and fixings of a sm*ll and well-estab lished Boot and Shoe "bespoke a^d sale" business i- the suburbs. —Apply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen street. HfANTBD, 500 tons of Old * * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Les».l. Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Hags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, too., at B*TrSYB & CO.'S London Marine Store old Market. Q,ne*n-street. Auckland-S Moss. Manager ANTtiD, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 3s 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the late3t styles. Solar, Duk*s, Oxford 3, Knowsley, Charlie Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Iford, Potter, and Co., 'ihe Pantheon, Queen street^ WA>T D KJMoWiN, that Ford, Potter * Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week Wo keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-so eet. . WA 4TFD KNOWN, that EM man's Celebrated Roval Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, sheep, *c , continues to tfive the greatest satisfaction t« all who use it. It is a <e-tam cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruise;-, Sores, a..d Cits of every kind larstrate loc*l testimonials may be seen on application agent for Auckland, W. S. JOJSIBS, Saddler, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under slgned have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom house-street, next W Bonded^or^^ A*TED KNOWN that the EDUCATION KA.TR must be paid at once, or proceedings will be taken against defaulters with out further notice.-J. Moeinie, Collector, 6, Wynd ham-atreet. Office hours- From Sto 4 0 clock. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIBBY, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streete, has on sale :-wewcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts Spokes and Red-gum Felloe., *c *C always on han<V A ar gesupply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED KNOWN THAT _r D SYKES, Pbaotioau Watchmaker, &0., " Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, andl to t«PB the same in ord«r for twelve months. A full Jewelled Eton detached Patent Lev.r Watch, warranted to one minnte a month. £6 6a. ANTED, to call special attention to bur 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk,— jford. Potter * "Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street.



' \*7 ANTED KNOWt?, that the *■ w PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Uothing made to measue atd well shrunk at a less price thac usually paid for readj-made Garments.— ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street WANTED to PUECHASE, in * » K>ber rasa, or near town, a cheap Freeho'd Allotment.—App'y, stating nimensions, locality, and terms, to ' Carter,' Stah office. WAMTE D, Purchasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale anr) retail, at redaced prices.— James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and* Market. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is appointed Sole Agent for Blliman's Celebrate 4 Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsignment per Jubilee just opened. ' OJ ANTED KNOWN, that a * v terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefield-i-treet in the i-hape of cutting down the pnes of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement—Garriti Brothers, Dublin House, Wake neld-street U, ANTED KNOWN, that The '' Pantheon is the only Hou*e in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 253 ; Paget and Mourning Coats, fr m 355; <-alatea and >ac Coats, from 90s ; Hiding Habits from 50* ;B' ys Suits of Colonial Tweeds and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford, Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queers-street. A N T E D X MOWN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has cominoneed Business in Upper Queen-sfcreet, two doers ahove ijr, fcitaines. Every oescrip'ion of Plumbing, Qasfttting, #mc, and Galvanised Iron Work done Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. %XT ANTE D, for v Saw-mil], an v V Engine diver.—Apply to M. H Roe, One luinga or Auckland. . i WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl, about 14 years old.—Apply to Mrs TCliott Meyer, Sjmonrls-street, opposite Music Hall. ALL AtCOUJNTa against the Citizens' Ball Committee to be sent in to the Secretary on or bafore FRIDAY next, 9th December. 187-i. O. M. QUINTAL, Hon Secretary. TO LKT, a Store in Durham-street west suitable for a work-shop or Store.— Apply to Herbert Smith, Auckland Iron Works. TO JLKT, in Upper Symonds-street, a Gontlercan'» Residence, containing 8 Kooin3 adjoining the Collector of Custom's house : good water, viuw, &c , with attached kitchen; recently occupied by J. W. Preece, ii'tq. - Apply on the premises from 11 to 4 p.m. TO SHIPWRIGHTS AND CHERS. —A. Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to giro Le»ons in .Drifting ana laying off, —Address by etler to W.RAY., Btab oilice. Auckland. 1 FOR, MLP, an excellent double seated BU!MGY and HAjßiVim —■ Apply X and W Bull, coachmakets, Upper Queen-street. ¥[ hWM aRKKTA(,MAN A(", 1575. -L^l —Advertisers will ploase send in their adver tisements tor tlio third isauo of the above. —J. H. WITHEIfOED, Aewma.ket. i FOX RALE, the Point llusßell Hotel, Mercer. Immediate posse-sion can be given. Tor particulars, apply to J. M. * J. MOWBIUY, Land Agents, 42, Queen-street. NOTICE to Shipbuilders. Masters, and Owners of Vaßsela. &c to kn>.w til it H 11. SMI !H'S WrpugrhC Iroi Ship's stoves are «c ---knowiedged to be the Best »nd < hiapest, as they wi 1 not brrab or crack mid renuire ,ess fuel than any other stove. There are a large number of these Stove-s in u»e. all of which h*ve given entire satisfac tion ; hlso. his improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought Iron House "Ranges, &c, all of which h^ve obtained H'irst-claes Prizes, on view at the Auckland Jjon Works, Du-ham-stn et West ■opposite Uuckland's Bile Yards). Also sevexal Second-hind stoves for Sale chea;>. 'VOKATEI GOLD MINING COMPANY JL REGISTERED. The Dividend (15th) of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable at Short lanci-streed, Auckland, on Monday, 14th instant. WM. HOENE, Legal Manager. December 7, 1874. T O^T, a Cheque on the Bank^ o c L< Australasia, drawn ny M. Montague in favor of N'.rwicb Union, for the sum of £7 10s. (payment of the same st"pp-d) The public are cautioned against negotiating the same. F^ 'IND, a Gkld Rinse — 'he owner can hive the same on applic»tion at ths Globe Hotel, Wakefield-street, by eivin., a description of the ri"g and paving all costa of advrtiMng. -»c. Brt (.< G- h. HS, Cabinet Maker, • Grey-street, begs res >ectfuUy to inform his friends ad the public ih*t he is carrying on ihe furniture busine s, lately ca'ried on b R Rogers, and in thanking them for p >st f*v rs, hopei by strict titten ion to merit a fair share of their support. GTYOFA. OK LAM), INo 1, L.O. LODGE. The Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on THU RSBAY, the 10th inst, at 7.30 p.m. By order W.M. FOE. SALE, a Rick of New Meadow Hay (13 tons). -Apply Lee and Vurman, New North Road. "OLAGSTAFF.—To Let, fora term, 1/ a Farm containing S4 acres of gwl soil, l«id down to grass, well watered, and securely fenced.— Apblv R. and R. Duder, Devonpnrt Siore. pRATEFUL— OOMFOETINGI-- EPOS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural aws which govern the operation of disgestion and nutri tion and by a careful application of the fine pro perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills."— Civil Service Gazette. Manufacture or Cocoa.—"We will now give an account of the process adopted by Messrs James Kpps and Co., manufacturers of dietetic articles, in their works in the fuston-road, London."—Sea rticle in Cassell s Household Ov.ide. Mado simply with boiling water or milk. Sold 'inly in packets, labeled thus :— JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST 3, 48, Threadnegdle-stheet, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works Diana Place, Euston Road, London. T> E M (3 V A L. J. H OPK Its FBOM UPPJB QUEEN-SIREEI TO HIS DRUG DEPOT AND HOMCEPATHIC PHA.R.MACY, Junction Queen and Gebt-streets. :xt I C! T O iT~II A INSITRANOE COMPANY. FIBE AND ia.AE.T2TE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of ■ Premium. MARINE BISKS on Cargoes and Hu Vessels aken on favourable terms. W i OL Insured, with average on each bale, LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON ft MACFAKLANE, Agents, 26, Queen-street,



AUCKLAND HAKBOUB BOARD. TENDER FOR PILOT VESSEL. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Ist December 1874. TENDERS will be received at thi3 office until MOSDA.Y, the 14th instant at noon, for building' a Vessel for the Pilot Seivice of this port. Further particulars may be obtained upon applica tion at the Chief Harbour Master's office. The lowest or any tender not nsctssarily accepted. Tenders to fee endorsed, " Tender for Pilot Vessel." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. AUCKLAND HARBOUR 1$ O A B D. TENDERS FOR WIDENING- THE BREAKWATER, AT POINT BRITOMART. Harbour Bard Office, Auckland. November 27, 1574. TKNDT'R 5? will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 15th December, at Noon, for Widen ing the Breakwater (it Point Britomart, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the E igineer's Oilice. Tenders to le endorsed, "Tender for Widening Breakwater." WILLIAM C. DALDY. Chairman, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 4, 1874. Separate Terders v.ill be received at this Office Office until Noon of MONDAY, ills 21st Instant, for the undermentioned cARViCES and SUPPLTriS for the Provincial Government, during the six months commencing on the Ist January, 1875. Pri-ited forms of tender and copies of the condi tions and specifications of the several contracts can be obtained at this Office. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. I—Printing for the Provincial Government 2 —Printing for tha Provincial Council 3—Stationery 4—Binding 5-Caning (> —Shoemaker's Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol 7—Blacksmith's Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol B—Conveyance of Prisoners betwaen Gaol and Courts 9—Rations for Mount Eden Saol 10—Rations for Lock-up 11 Prison and Police Supplies 1 2—Piovisiona for Provincial Hospital 13—Provisions for Old Men's Remge 14—Provisions for Provincial Lunatic Asylum 15—Bread for Hospital and Refuge 16—Meat for Hospital and Refuge 17—Bread for Lunatic Asjlum 18—Meat for Lunatic Asylum 19—IMiljt for Hospital una Refuge 20—Milk for Lunatic Asylum 21— Kations for Hick and .Destitute 22— 'oala 23— Firewood. TTBTTY AT WHARBJiOA, TAURANGA. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, November 20,1874. Traders will be received at this Office until Noon of MONDAY, the 14th December next, for the Erection of a Jetty at Whareroa, Tauranga, Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street, and at the residence of the Pilot, Tauranga. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. nn o builders. The time for Recei^ine Tenders for Additions to the Albert, Hotel, ij EXEEMJKD to Thuisday, the 10th, at 4 o'clous. .tames wrigley, Architect. TENDERS required for the Supply of First-class Oaten Chaff (to be d livered at Mr Quick's s- tables, Mliott-street, Auckland) for the ensuing year, say from t u e Ist January, 1576, to the 31st December, 1875. 0. G. QUICK, Elliot-street. pHRISTMAS PRESENTS. MY HEW ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST OF SEWING MACHINES, Of all the beat makers, 18 NOW READY. SEND FOB ONE. GEO. W. HESLOP, THE- FITTING SHOP, Vulcan Lane. A GOOD INVESTMENT. Wanted, a Person with £500, to join the advertiser in a Manufacturing Business.— Address, A.G.8., Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. FOR SALE, A Piano nearly new, modern make, in handsome rosewood case, to be sold as the party is leaving for rngland. To be seen at the private residence, of J. Lackland, Esq., opposite J. W. Robinsons Parnell. AUCKLAND and ONEaUMGA COACHES. TIME TABLE: Leave Onehuoga : Leave Auckland : 8 a.m. io i m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 12.30 p m. 4 p. m . 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday Nights : 6 30 H. 30 ■railway sleepers. The undersigned is prepared to give tlw highest price for Railway Sleepers, dre-swd oruadressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. App.'" P. ARCHARD, near Railway station Or, Mechanics' Bay- T OVAL ORANGE INsTITTJ- A specie! Meeting <■ f th<* members will be held in the Lodge Boom, We le ley-st eet, on FRIDAY Eveni g next, ihe 11th iust, at 7.30 .Business ' To receive tije Uou*e Committee's re port and Balance-sheet, and to confirm the disposal of the property. By order of the R.W.G.M.



p I T V HALL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. A GRAND FICIOKIAL ENTSKTAINMJNT Entitled, A TRIP THROUGH AMERICA Illustrated with over 100 MAGNIFICENT LIMI, LIGHT VIEW 3 Of Halifax, TX.S., Boston, vr.S., New York, Washington City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, iNew Orleans, Viuksbui?, SC Louis, Salt Lake City, San Francisco. Chicago, falls of Niagara, liuds 'U Kivei', &C, &C, &C, WITH A DESCRIPTIVE LECTURE, Will be given in the above flail for the Benefit of the MERCHANT SEAMEN'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, Through Captain Babot, by W. C. DENNES, Fifteen years a resident of the United States- H. Tsaacs, Esq, in the chair. Ailmission —Front Seas, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Door*, open at 7.30, commence at 8 DEVONPOKT HALL VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT THIS EVENING- In Aid of the Funds of the NORTH SITOBE ROWING CLUB, Pakt I. Instrumental, (Waltz Victorine D'Albert) Song (Good-bye, Sveetlieart, Good-bye)—C, Hill Song (Anita)— Miss • unt;r Song and Cho us (solo)— Master E, J Hill Sung (When I beheld the Anchor Weighed) fialfe— Mr C Harding Song (comic)—Mr Hannlsin i-oug —Lady Amateur Heading (Pat's Love Letter), Mr A. Smith, Gleo (Vocal and Instrumental)—Messro Hill, Bartley, HiEkm aad Hill. PART II Instrumental Galop, -übmariue (D'Alberl) Sung—Alas Those Chimes (Mautana) — Master E J. Hill Pong - (You and I) Miss unter Bailed and Ohorus - Soldier <.i Fortune (Campani)— Mr V. Harcing Solo and chorus- Mother, Take Me Home Again (Sj!o)-K J H.ll Son? (Comic) (Pull Yourselves -ogetter) Mr Davey Song—( Lhe anc o<'s 'Weighed)—Mr C Hill ulee (Vocal »nd lasts umeiital)—Messrs Hill, Bartley, iiaukin. and Mill GOD SAViS THE QUEEN ! Tickets, Two Shillings each. a. Boat will lenve Auckland at 20 minutes past 7, returning after the termination ot the Concert. OO N OB B T. The Complimentary and Farewell Concert to Mrs Mor-essy is unavoidably POSTTCMED from To-morrow, the 10th, till iCth instant. _ T O. O. I\, M. U., A. D. JL» FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 5920- GRAND BALL AT LOENE-STREET HALL, In commemoration of its opening, on THURSDAY, 31SI DECEMBER, 1874. STHWAKDS; Owen Mahon, G.M. I F. P. Millar, P.G. H. Rogers, N.G | Geo. Atkinson, P.S. Bro E. Heighway. Double Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had..from any of the abwe Stewards. Pancit g to commence at 9 p m. Owen Mahon, *G M., M.O GEORGE ATKINSON, P.S., Secretary to Stewards. Js~i B. & W A xi D. LuST, a Black and Tan Gordon Setter Bitch Pup — Anyrijie returning the same to the Occidental Hotel Will rocei'. c the at*ove reward. nPEtf SHILLINGS REWARD.-Lost, in JL going up steps from 8t George's Bay RoaA to Conquest Place, a gold Locket, key and Pencil-case.—Anyone bringing the same to Parnell Store, will receive the above reward. HENDERSON'^ MILL BACES. The Annual Rnce Meeting will be held on the Mill Courße on tlia 2Cth instant, BOXI>G DAY. Programme in future advertisement. QUWI.NG- MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz. Singe>s', Thomas', flow«s, Howesimpraved, Wh elerand Wison, Nussey and Piliings' improved "Little Stranger" and'^Wanza.' A 1 irge Stock to select from A printed guarantee given wth e*ch machne, ut, staking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Bepairs pro perly done. JS'eeoles, oil, ana extras GKO W. HKSLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. MONDAY, D"ECEMBERTi4; CITY MART. 15 CASES PRICE & GOSNELL'S B PERFUMERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Monday, 14th December, at 11 o'clock, 15 Ca es Price and Gosnell's Goods, comprising— A splendid Assortment of Perfumery. Toilet Soaps, and a large assortment of fancy articles suitable for Christmas presents. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY DECEMBER 11. FIREPROOF SAFE. CHANDELIERS. a DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE rriHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, JL Forb-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'cl k, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising —Superior Drawing-room Suite ;in Damask, consisting of Couch, six Chairs, and two Easy chairs,^ Centre Table and Cover, Germania Sewing Machine. Bedroom Furniture, &c, small Fireproof i^afe, Revolver and case by Adams, with patent stock, one three burner Duplex Chaudelier, sufficient to light a large Hall or Church, three two-light Chandeliers, Venetian Glass Hall Lamps, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, PERFUMERY, SCENTS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell, To-morrow (Thursday), &t 11 o'clock, 12 cases Fancy Perfumed PRESENTS, Lavender Water, Florida Water, Hair Oil. Cream of Limes, Fountain Perfumes, *c., &c. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. W. DOWDEN H\ S received instructions from Mr A Heavey, to sell, by auction on Monday next, 14th ins I, at 11 o'clock, A large number of UNREDEEMED PLEDGED, consisting of—Drapery, Clothing, Jewellery



THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. FUENITUEE! V DBN.iTUEE ! CJ A.LE BY AUCTION AT THE LARGE STORES OF E. & H. ISAACS, Fobt-&treet, ON THUBSDAY, THE 10th DECEMBER, At 11 o'clock, ABOUT £1200 BEST LONDON-MADE FURNITURE, As under :— Book Cases, Cheff onier, and Side Boards Hat Stands, Oard Tables, Loo Tables Drawing-room Suites in various coverings, very handsome, embracing Morocco Leathers and Silk Damasks Marble Top AVash3tands and Dressing Tables Uowel Racks, Gird and Library Taoles Occasional and Coffee rabies Sutherland, Reading, and Work Tables Shaving Stands, with plate glass backs Whatnots, i/lnsic Stools, and Canterburys Music Cabinets, Caairs in great variety Wardrobes, Kouno. and Square Wa^hstands Slipper Boxes, Hassocks Screens Feather Pillows and Bolsters (horsehair Bugs, Carpets, Daor Mats, and A very handsome Parcel of Plate, j Toilet and Chimney Glasses. &0., &c, &C The Auctioneers call attention to this Sale, it being the best selection offered in Auckland Lr a long period. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. nPHE Subscribers have been instructed to JL sell on the premises (the third house up on the right-hand side of the Graf ton road), To-morrow (Thursday), 10th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc., Etc., Etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SALE OP GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Etc. THE undersigned nave been in structed by His Honor the Superintendent to offer for sale by public auction, at their ilart, Queen street Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on MONDAY, the 21st December instant, The Leases of the Tolls and Feeshereunder specified, for the Six Months, commencing Ist January, 1876. I—The Fees leviable at the Public Slaughter house, .Newmarket. 2—The Tolls leviable at the Panmure Bridge. 3—The Tolls leviaMe at the Newmarket Turn pike Gate (and at the Eemuera and Mount Eden Road East ohain Bars) together with the Fees chargeable at the Newmarket "Weighbridge. 4—The Tolls leviable at thn Otahuhu and Slip pery Creek Turnpike Gates, Great South i&oad. s—The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll Gate on the Great North Eoad 6—The Tolls leviable at the Mount Eden Eoad Toll Gate (next the Eden Vine Hotel, and at the Gaol Road, Chain Bar, together with the Royalty leviable for Scoria Ash taken from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve 7—The Tolls leviable at the New North Eoad Toll-gate, next the Eden Vine Hotel B—The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 9—The Fees chargeable at the Onehonga Wharf. Conditions may be ascertained upon application to the undersigned. B. TONKS & CO. December 5,1874. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11. THE HAY MARKET. THE undersigned has received instructions from Mr. Joseph Bennett, to sell at the Haymarket, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, ex Hero, from Sydney, 30 fir3t-class heavy Draught Horses, in cluding 8 well-bred Clydesdale Mares. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. COMFORTABLE HOUSE, PARK ROAD. CULTIVATED FARMS, EPSOM AND MOUNT ALBERT. THR Subscribers Lave received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, I'ort-street, on Monday, 14th icst, at 12 o'clock, PARK ROAD—That comfortable five-roomed House lately occupied by Mr Firth Wrigley, and erected on two allotments having 110 lest frontage to Park Road and situated immediately op> osite the entrance to the Domain and aojuining the Hobson's bridge property EPSOM—Farm of 8 acres, fenced and laid down grass, with four-roomed House, six-stalled Stable, &c., thereon, adjoining Messrs Cawkw<ll and Cleghorn's properties There is a good well on, this property, never dry MOUNT ALBKRT—Cultivated farm of 18 acres, fenced and subdivided into three paddocks partly ploughed half lying fallow, balance drained and sown with grass, with four-roomed Housh, Uows' shed, sc, thereon, adjoin 'ng Mr W Hoffmau's property, Mount Albert,and within three minutes walk of the 'bus CABBAGE TREE SWAMP RO YD- Lots 2 and 3, of subdivision of allotments 158,159, 160 161. and, 168, of section 10, Suburbs of Auckland, contain ing 10 awes volcanic soil nearly all fenctd KAPANGA—Two allotments in the Township MATTNGAKA.RAMKA—MiddIe portion of allotment 5, 60 acres ; southern middle portion of allotment 48, 40 acres WAIKOMITI—Lot 148, containing 9 acres 3 roods. AMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. C O*R N E X C H AN G SUGAR, SUGAR, and 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 barq te Ota< >, 10,286 mats Sugar ) From the Yarraville 40 casks Golden Syrup I Sugar JRefinery. Samples now on view at the Booms of the Auctioneer