Levuka, scsooner ; Jubilee, mission schooner, have entered this, port since the Star of the South was last here —about six weeks ago—represen£ii>g sa aggregate" tojmaP£..fif-Heariy"3,ooo tons, and there is 1 "now a considerable amount of freight on hand awaiting conveyances to Sydney and Aj>-"** ■'' ; indeed there was quita a contest v^r Brewer and Mr Wilson, both ', ' JftnSiien, as to which of them should iuid the Star of the South this time, each party claiming prior right and having four times as much produce to ship as the vessel could take. These are encouraging signs ot the times, and will, doubtless, give zest to our Christmas .festivities. By-the-bye, this is probably the last opportunity of wishing you one and all a merry Christmas and a happy New Yewr. May the wish be literally and fully realised. THE DEATH OP MR LOUIS MYERS. A gloom was cast over Levuka on Wednes day the 16th inst by the sudden death of Mr Louis Myers, lately from Auckland, where his family still leside. He met with his death whilst bathing, and the body was found in 12 feet of water ; there were no marks of injuries on the body, nor was any thing elicited at the inquest to induce dis agreement with the verdict of the jury, " Accidently drowned whilst bathing." With this you will receive extended particulars of the fatal accident in a printed slip kindly furnished by the Fiji Times. STEAM COMMUNICATION. It is stated here that the s.s. Star of the South is to be superseded by a larger and more powerful boat, but you Auckland people take so long to talk over a matter, and so much longer to do it, that people in Levuka doubt that the larger steamer will be forth coming, at least, for a long time. The Australian Steam Navigation Company have made a start bet-ween Sydney and Fiji by sending down lately the s. s. James Pater son. The trip would not be a paying one, as the ship was not expected here. No notice had been sent to Fiji, as might have been done via Auckland, and several persons wait ing for the Meteor from Sydney had engaged passages by that vessel and paid as they were booked, so the steamer, of course, lost them ; besides £20 and £10 was at first demanded for Ist and 2nd cabin passages which alarmed some intending passengers. Those amounts were, however reduced to £15 and £8 respec tively and got some 20 berths engaged im mediately. At this time of the year there are always a good many going to the colonies for the holidays. The steamer brought down and took away comparatively little freight, but if the company do, as has been stated upon good authority, send down a" small steamer to collect passengers and freight in the group for the intended monthly boat between Levuka and Sydney the arrange ments will be very complete and afford facilities hitherto unknown in Fiji.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, The Steam Launch FearL

The steam launch Pearl was launched to day in the presence of a large number of people, but owing to the low tide she stuck, but was afterwards safely got into deep water. The Lord Nelson crushed 12 tons for 21 ozs. 5 dwts.

MAKETU.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Threatened Fighting between Arawas- Intelligence has been received by the authorities here this morning, that fighting is imminent between two sections of the Arawa tribes. The Tapuaka have built a pa, and the Ngatiwakaue have sent to Rotorua for reinforcements The cause of the outbreak is land recently sold to Mr Vercoe. There is great native excitement in consequence, due to the land sharks again.

MERCER.

(From oar own Correspondent.) This day.

The body of Miss Porch has been found near Tuakau. An inquest will be held to morrow.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.), This day, Permission to Prospectors.

Things are beginning to look hopeful. The chief Tupara, a few weeks ago intimated to officially to Wellington his assent to the removal of restrictions to gold prospectors over Tauranga lands, commencing at Kati Kati, and following the range of mountain Horohoro to Tuhua and Taupo. The Govern ment yesterday signified their approval and gratification, and suggests a great meeting of the whole tribes, to make arrangements for getting the King's obstruction to roads and goldmining in the Tauranga district re moved.

LATER ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE,

December 23. Very/ little business is doing. A private telegram from Calcutta, reports fears of the jute crop heing short. A private London telegram reports a rise of 20s in the price of hop 3. Californian oats sold at 4s Sid to 5a l£d. Wheat, very firm, 5s 9|d.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

BLUFF,

This day. The Otago left Melbourne on the 23rd ; called at Milford Sound on the 28th, and landed passengers until the 29th, and sailed for Bluff. Had fine weather all the passage. She brings forty-seven saloon, and twenty steerage passengers, and 200 tons cargo for all ports. She sails to night.

WELLINGTON.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Manufacture of Ice. Owing, perhaps, .to the present -warm weather, there has been a little talk of form ing an ice manufactory. Changes on Southern Steamers. Captain Wheeler will probably abandon the Steam Company at Nelson on the Northern trip of tke Taranaki. It is most likely that Captain Lloyd will get the Taranaki. Mr. Evans, the chief officer of the Taranaki, will be promoted to the Ran gatira. Vice-regal Command. « Last night was a Vice-regal command night at the theatre, the Marquis and Mar chioness having signified their intention to attend. The Attorney-Generalship.. The Times yesterday morning administered, a sarcastic rebuke to Mr. Tracers about the Attorney-Generalship, and publishes Dr. Pollen's letter. It is whispered that there is more in the matter than appears upon the surface, the real bone of contention not being made public. £25 Damages for a Kiss. There was a good deal of fun in Court to . flay. A hoary-headed old gent was sued by /jM Mrs Defaur^e conjointly for £25 I ' damages. It appeared that Bragge, the pdaat, called on Mrs Defaurge, who is hi* tenant, and very pretty. The old fellow sat close to her, took her ha»d, squeezed it, and^sked twice for a kiss, which she refused. Counsel for the prosecution called the defen dant a septagenarian Lothario, and quoted Pope's words that he was like the well trained spaniel, " Taught to mumble what it

could not bite." The magistrate dismissed the case, holding that the plaintiff sustained -SS-c^nrfitgef; and ought to have boxed the old fellow's ears.

DUNEDIN.

{From our own Correspondent) This day. Slander and Libel Actions. The Criminal Calendar comprises twelve cases, mostly offences against property. The civil esses are : one of blander, in which Mr Malagher, late Mayor of Queenstown, is siting Mr Wenkhnlt, a councillor, for £1,000 damages. The libel case, iv which Mr Turnbull, Provincial Treasurer, is plaintiff andMr J. L. Gillies, M.H.R., and-Mr Mackay, proprietor of the Bruce Herald, defendant. The Times says the case is a political one ; and amongst the dramatis persona will be several past and prespnt members, of the Provincial Executive. The Speaker, and the Provincial Auditor, and a perfect host of other great men. The spectacle no doubt will be edifying, as disclosing to the vulgar herd, a little peep behind the scenes, as to how they are governed by Provincial institutions. They are law enough already, and in bad enough odour, without its friends dragging np ibs dirty linen to be washed before everybody." The deeds of transfer of the waterworks to the city are to be executed by noon to morrow, and the event afterwards celebrated by a banquet.

The Sailors' Home. The Sailors' Home opens in the old Immi gration Barracks, Princess-street, with a credit of £800. The committeefadver tise for applications for a master at a salary of £200, with free quarters.

G-old Returns. The Cromwell Company's last crushing yielded 850 ozs. for ten days.

Fire by Incendiary. A fire, supposed to be the work of an in cendiary, occurred at Admore Station, by which a barn containing 10 bales of wool was destroyed.

A Returned Digger from Palmer. Mr King, an old Tuapeka resident, does not give very rosy accounts of the Palmer diggings. It was raining incessantly for weeks. A large number of miners, whose emaciated appearance deterred many at Cooktown from proceeding up country, were returning from the diggings. Although a considerable amount of gold has been ob tained by some parties, the storekeepers and packets get the lion's share, as provisions and carriage to the diggings are frightfully high.

Singular Thefts. Mary Fleming, on being placed in the dock to-day, again fainted, but quickly re covered on being told that if the case was remanded it would go over till next sessions. Subsequently, a week's adjournment had to be granted. There is no reason assigned for her thefts, which appears to have extended over some months, as she owns a farm at Kakanui, and has £250 in the Bank.

There are good washings up at Tinkers ; one claim yielded 800 0z9., and the second 600 ozs.

Immigration. 8,920 immigrants were received here during 1874, against 2,824 during 1873.

CROMWELL (OTAGO).

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The races came off yesterday. First day —Maiden Plate : Jack, 1.

Flat Handicap, £60, 1£ miles: Brunette, 1 j Cottars Maid, 2 ; Kathleen, 3. Flying Handicap : Brunette, 1 ; Kathleen, 2. This was a splendid race, Brunette win ning by a head. On the second day the trotting match was won by Stumpy. The Club Handicap, £100, two miles, by Brunette, 9st. lib. ; Kathleen, 7st. lOlbs. Four others ran a very good race, Brunette winning by two lengths. The Stewards' Purse, £40, Mountain Hare. Consolation Stakes, Kathleen;

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Journalistic, Commercial, and Railway Matters. Arrived : Southern Cross. The HawJce's Bay Times announced that after to-day it ceases to publish. Stuart and Go's affairs are likely to be settled by A. K. Stuart and Co., of Welling ton, taking over the estate, and paying 17s 6d in the pound. The assent of the requisite number of creditors being obtained, business will be carried on as usual.

The difficulty experienced in the appoint ment of a secretary of the Jockey Club was settled, Mr. Price, editor of the Telegraph, accepting it pro tern. The section of the railway from Hastings to Paki Paki will be opened to-morrow without ceremony.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day. Arrrived: ship Nelson from Glasgow, Towed up. All well.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The barque Jung Frau has arrived from London, and brings a fine thorough-bred horse, and twenty-six pure bred rams and ewes for Napier. Four rams were lost on the voyage, valued at 200 guineas each. Arrived : Crusader, from London, with immigrants. All well.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The sparkling comedy of the "Soldier's Daughter," and the lively extravaganza of " The Fair One with the Golden Locks," were successfully repeated last evening at Prince of Wales Theatre to a full house. The former piece was very attractive ; Miss May Howard as widow Cheerly, Mr Collier as young Heartall, and Mr Deering as Governor. Of course Miss Howard was the life of the comedy, and shone throughout as the gay young willow with an estate, and altough a soldier's daughter, with a meagre connection, she displayed a woman's shrewdness in de tecting sham and artificiality. The piece is well worked out, and were a few expressions here and there expunged, the comedy would be exceedingly taking and unexceptional. Mr Deering's character of the Governor wa* a clever piece of acting, as was also that of FraHk, by Mr Collier. There was a large amount of dry humour in Timothy Quaint, by Mr. Sam Poole, who portrayed Timothy remarkably well. Mr. Aveling impersonated Charles Woodley in a lively, rollicking, jolly manner, which, we presume, is the proper thing to do. Miss Patty Holt's Susan was life-like and natural, and her lan guage exactly in harmony with a simple, out spoken servant maid. Miss Lizzie Busche's part was not a laborious- one, but she was as perfect as Mrs. Malfort. This was fol lowed by Planches burlesque of the " Fair One," in which Miss Clara Stephenson figured gracefully as Graceful, and Miss Patty Holt, as the Fair One; Mi&s Maggie Knight appeared as Molly. These characters were all well sustained. Several songs and dances were given with eclat in the course of this performance. Miss Stephenson's song, "Your face is familiar to m; " took the house by storm. The " Geneva Cross" will be repeated to-night.

MISS CHRISTIAN'S CONCERT.

Another of the sen es of Miss Christian's grand conc ert wag fc .^ Uty Hail to the satisfaction and delight of all present. The extraordinary melodist whose fair name heads these concerts, gave the fine dramatic song of the " Mountebank," from the drama of Belphegor, in the most realistic and truthful style ; while her sub sequent aria " O mio Fernando," shewed unmistakeably her operatic capabilities. Ber " Esmeraida," a song of a different order was equally telling and sweet. Her Irish ballad, "Kathleen Mavoiimeen," was sung with all that pensive sweetness and touching pathos which have given immortality to this, one of the most beautift.il of Erin's songs. Mrs Smythe's " Eobin Axlair" and "Wood Nymph's Call," 'were given with that peculiar richness of voice and evidence of feeling which this lady always throws into her songs. They were deservedly encored Mr Itain ford sang "The Friar of Orders Grey" with great effect and was recalled. In com pliance with a generally expressed wish Mr Skinner came forward with the " Death of Nelson," which gave so much pleasure on the previous evening. Mr Harcourt Lee accompanied on the pianoforte, and played the fine fantasia of Scotch air 3, with much effect. We notice that important changes will be made in this evening's programme, and that Miss Christian will sing three popular his>h-dass songs—viz., "O, ye tears," "When ni^ht is darkest," and •' Come back to Erin."

SCHOOL-TEACHERS' PICNIC.

The school-teachers' first annual meeting was held yesterday at Jillerslie Gardens, and about fifty public teachers were present. The party started by railway by the 11.10 train, and reached the scene of their holiday at noon. Among those in attendance were the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auck land, Revs. Messrs. Nelson, Bates, and Tom linson, and Messrs. Moss, Fraser, Martin, Worthingtori, and the President, Dr. Kidd. On arriving at Ellerslie the meeting was held in the large marquee provided for their accommodation by Mr. Brown. Mr. Leonard read the report for the year, which was of a gratifying character, and shewed that the society was in a healthy condition. I)r Kidd informed the meeting that for certain reasons t he was unfortunately compelled to resign the presidential chair, when the Bishop of Auckland w.as unani mously elected to fill the office. The Bishop accepted the office, on the condition that his post was simply to be an honorary one, as he could nob possibly attend to their monthly meetings in cods ouence of hia more important duties. Mrs George, Dr Kidd, and Mr Leonard were then elected as the managing committee, and Mr Josiah Martin as secretary. rJ he Bishop next de livered his address on the "Training of Junior Teacher?," which was of a most interesting and instructive nature expressive of the deep interest he took in the welfare of the Society, with judicious re marks upon the immediate subject of his address. At the close of the Bishop's address the party retired to the Ellerslie Gardens for tea, promenading, and feasting on the delicacies of the season, and returned to town by the six o'clock train.

the Evening s*ak, thuhsbay, December si, 1374.



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The Enniskillen Orange Lodge meets to morrow night at 7.30, in the Young Men's rooms, Wellesley-streefc. To the Ladies of Auckland.—l have received from London, per R.M.S. Cyphrenes, a beautiful stock of Long and Ringlet Hair, and shall be happy to execute orders on the shortest notice. —Francis J. Shoutt, City Hair Cutting Rooms, next Lewisson's, Jeweller, opposite the Union Bank. Ouh FJSK !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'a Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to and Coffee on account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every grocery es tablishment in town and province—Aovt. WANTED, a second Cook.—' Apply at the Occidental Hotel. ANTED KNOWW—That I have 100 cases of Apples only Gs per>case ; Apples 0 lbs. for Is ; Pears, 5 lbs. for Is; Onions, 5 lbs. for Is. Be in Time !! For One Week only !!! —Apply to H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED— Coloured Illustrations from Illustrated London News, "Goody Two Shoes." —Champtalotjp and Coopkk. ANTED—By a Pensioner (dis charged Color-Sergeant, and late arrival), a Sitaation as Messenger, or Store Assistant, Drill Instructor, or any light employment. Can keep accounts; is a married man.—Adress "P.F.," office of this paper. ANTED, the public to know that BIOEDAN has OPENED a first-class CAFE, in connection with the Hotel, Fort-street. Breakfast, Dinner, or Tea, comprising all the delicacies of the season, One Shilling. ■ ANTED to LET, in Chapel-street, a well-finished Six-roomed Brick House, damp-proof, with gas laid on, and bath-house comp lete.—Apply—Apply to A. Mackie. ANTED to SELL, a comfortable House, of Five-rooms, iron tank, good well with pump, workshop, stable, a nice little garden, &c, &c, situated at Newton. Price, £170; £100 may remain at 8%.— Apply Stab office. ANTED, a respectable active Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Apply to O. Barton, Parnell Bakery. WANTUjPa a respectable Lad for the BatfeSy BosufeSs.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-stoat. ____ WANTED, a Lad to make himself generally useful.— Apply United States Dining Rooms. . WANTED, a respectable Boy.— Apply to Wm. leys. Bookbinder, next door above the Star office. WANTED, an active Lad; one used to the butchering preferred.—Apply to G. Eaynes, Butcher, Parnell Bise, Auckland. ANTED, a Girl from 13 to 15 years of age to attend on a lady.—Apply at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore. . A N TE D,: one good Bullock driver; also, a few pair of Sawyers, Squarers and Splitters.—John Smyth, Waitakarei. WANTED, a vessel of 150 toas register, to proceed to Levuka.—Apply to Mr A. Buckland, or to Mr W. D. Brewer, stat ing r>rice &c. for the round trip. ANTED, three or four Machinists and several Needlehands for Shirtwork and Underclothing—Apply at 34, Shortland-strget, WANTED to SELL, New Potatoes, in small or large quantities to the trade only.— R. O. Greenwood, Market. ANTED, 100 Men for the Kai para Railway. — Apply on the Works, Riverhead. WANTED, a first-class respectable Servant, -with references, for a gentle man's family at North Shore ; good wages. Must be able to make butter.—Apply to the Publisher for particulars. ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and Co.'g Dying and Cleaning Establish ment has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery L»dieg and gentlemen waited upon for ordeis by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wellesleystreet fast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. ANTED early in March*, a good General Servant for Epsom.—Apply Mr J. Brown, Symonds-street. References required. ANTED, without delay, Boys' Heads for 1,500 Hats, at 9d and Is.- B. T. Herbert, Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED KftOWN, that Mr W. F JONES has REMOVED hs place of business from Wellesley-street to those commodious new building* immediately opposite Mr T. McMastet's Drapery Warehouse, W.P.J's customers ■will receive the usual prompt attention to their commands, and thr.se who have not favoured him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage. His many years experience in the Pianoforte trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a. position to anticipate every want. A large stock of Pianos and Harmoniums and New Music is always in stock, at the most reaionable piices. Note the address-W. F. JONES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Tuner, Queen-street.



WANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office, Victoria-street. ANTED, 500 torn of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Munta Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Snd Eags : also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at BATTYK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Majket, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager \JU A N TED KN OWN .—The under ? W signed have always on hand a largo supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also,best Cut and Uncut "Wood, Yards: Between Fort andCustom house-streai, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. TXTANTBD, the ladies of Auckland to W know Mrs Coils' lias not disposed of her Registry office, or ever had any connec tion -with Mrs Horns, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. _ \KTA MTED KNOWN, that EUi f ? 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 cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application. -Sole agent for Auckland, W. S. JQNES, Saddler, Queen street ANTED X N O W JN, THAT K. D. S V X E S Has just received ex Hydaspos, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold find Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecgl'sb). all marked. Gold Lockets, Alimi niuros Chains and Alberts Nichol Silver Chains and Spoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks Tlie cheapest place in Auckland. Notetlie address :—K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, lite president of the Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of sfcrnd charge for 12 months. Working men's Watcbes. '«7 ANTED, the general public to v v 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, Iron-fcark Shafts, Spokes, an'l 'Red-gam Felloes, &c, &c.. always on hanti. A large supply of the best KewcastleCoke now on hand \TO\ANTED KNOWN, that a ? * tarrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefield-streefc in the shape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement. —Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. ■%KJ A NTED KN O WN, that D y r Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mo til dings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Eails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, ,&c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Sole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment par .Tubilee just opened. W "ANTED, 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 Hydaspes, Wai taugi, &c , at C. Meritt's, 51, Victoria-street, few doors above A.lbert-street. AISTED KNOWN, that the 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 Ga-rments.— Kord, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street. ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines, from 3s Cd ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, ".harlie, Prince, But on, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c. —Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Queen street WAJSTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is the only Bouse in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s ; Trousers and Yeats, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding Habits, from 50a; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 4Cs.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. Queen-street. WANTED, to call special attention to our 15s Trous«rs to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly well shrunk. -Ford, Potter <& Co, The Pantheon Queen-street. ANT I'D KNOWN, that Ford, Potter & Co are very busy ; our orders in creasing dally. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Il»ll. Queen-street. _. V&7 ANTED KNOWN V V THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above G. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gar.atting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed AIS TED to frELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRJSD SMART, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. ■pLLERSLIE RAC ES. NEW YEAR'S DAY. ADMISSION TO THE COURSE: 8. d. Pedestiians • ..10 Horsemen .. .. 2 6 1-Horse Vehicle .. 6 0 2 do do (Passengers Free) ..7 6 Express Wagons (and Is for each pas senger 2 6 Coaches or other Public Vehicles (and Is for each passenger) .. ..70 Members of the Club admitted free, on production of their cards. W. KIRBY. TjILLER-SLIE GARDENS. NEW YEAR'S DAY SPORTS. PASSES will be issued on the Ist and 2ad JANUARY, enabling VISITORS to go from the GARDENS to the BACE-COUBBE, and vies versa, as often as they please during the day, after having once paid the ADMISSION MONEY to each place. FOOT RACES and other SPORTS will take place otthe GARDENS on SATURDAY, beginning at 12 o'clock. Entrances will be taken on the ground. T^ O T I C E . IMPOUNDED by Mr ManDsell, V, Hardlnge, for t-eine at large on the Newton Road, Decembur 27, J874 a HEAVY DRAUGHT BAY HORSB, with black points ; no visible brand's, and is about flya years old When impounded, was in close proximity to several children, and for security was brought to thff before 11th January, 1875, noon, applications will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an oider for the sale of said Horse on the day named, viz :-llth January T 1875, noon, agreeably to the provisions of the Impounding Act. SAML. DAVIES, Poundkeeper. Public Pound, Auckland, December 31,1874 TJCKLAND HARMONIC "SOCIETY. ' - FOURTH CONCERT in the CHORAL HALL, on THURSDAY, January 7, 1875. -.„„•»« Programme: Handel's Oratorio, " JODAS MAC CABEUS," with Full Orchestral Accompaniment. Tickets, 2s, may be had Jroin Messrs Tunell, Upton, Wayte, or the Committee. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 p.m. E. H. JAGGAR, Hon, Secretary,



/CHRISTIAN" CONCERT COMPANY 1/ CITY HALL—ONE WEEK ONLY. NEW YEAR S EVE ! NEW YEAR'S EVE! NEW YEAR'S EVE! MISS CHRISTIAN will sing, "When Night is Darkest" (Laud), "O, Ye Tears" (Abt), and "Come Back to Jirin." Front Seats, 4s (Family Ticket), admitting three, lOsj ; Unreserved, 2s Cd ; Back Seats, One Shilling. "PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G. W Collier Last Three Nights of MISS MAY HOWARD. Re-production (by special request) of the Great Drama, THE GENEVA CROSS, Terminating as the 3rd act. Burlesque ! Burlesque ! TO-NIGHT (Thursday), December 31. THE GENEVA CROSS! Gabriel MISS MAY HOWARD To conclude with THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS. Graceful .. .. Miss Claba Stephknson MONDAY—First appearance of MISS AMY STONE. Prices of Admission :—Dress Circle, 43 ; Stalk, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Upton's. ■DAKER'S HIBERNICOJN. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, LOBNK-STKBET. FAREWELL PERFORMANCES ! FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY! Friday and Saturday, January 1 and 2, 1875. Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the Presence of His Honor the Superintendent, John Williamson, .Esq. LAST APPEARANCE BUT ONE OF BAKER'S GRAND COMBINATION, Comprising— MR JOHN MORAN, The Celebrated Ir.sh Comedian MISS JENNY MORAN, The great Irish Character Artiste MBS W. F. BAKER, The Queen of liish Ballads MR W. F. BAKER, The Silver-voiced Tenor MR CHARLES VERNER, The Versatile Comedian MR HENRY BAKER, Lecturer and Irish Balladist. V3T POSITIVELY FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY, Previous to departure for South. . Musical Director and Piarist .. Mr F. W. Cullimore Business Manager .. .. Mr C. Verner Agent Mr R. B. Wiseman AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, 1875. On Friday and Saturday, the Ist and 2nd January next, the ordinary time-table will be suspended, and on those days trains will run as follows :— LEAVING AUCKLAND At 7.30, 9, 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11, 11.30, 12, 12.30, 1, 1.30, 2, 2,30, 4.8, 4.38, 5 8, 5.38, 6.8, 6 38, LEAVING ELLERSLIE FOR AUCKLAND At 9, 9.30,10, 10.30, 11, 11.30,12,12.30,1,1.30, % 2.30 4.0, 4.30, 6.0, 5.30, 6.0, 6.30, 7.45. The first and last trains from Auckland will run through to Onehunga, and those at even hours from Auckland will connect at Ellerslie for Onehunga. Between ONEHUNGA and ELLERSLIE a train will run, LEAVING ONEHUNGA At 8.55, 9.55, 10.55,11.55,12.55,1.55, 3.55, 4.55, 5.55, 7.60. AND FROM ELLERSLIB At 7.58, 9.30,10.30,11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2,30, 4.38, 6.88, 6 38, 7.0. At Auckland carriages will be reserved for, passen gers joining at Newmarket; and atEllerslie, on return trains, carriages will bo reserved for passengers from Racecourse platform. The doors of those carriages will be locked, and passsengers are respectfully re quested to observed this and the other regulations made for the comfort and good conduct of the public. The By-laws will be strictly enforced. RETURN FARES From Auckland or any other station to Ellerslie (Including admission to Race course of Auckland Raciiig Club only).. 2s Od From any other Station to ditto (exclusive of admission to Racecourse .. .. Is Od From any station to any station, excepting Ellers lie, returns will be given at ordinary return fares, exclusive of admission to course. No arrangements having been made to include ad mission to the Ellerslie Gardens and Sports in the price oi'"ihe railway ticket, and as it has been found impossible to use the special Racecourse ticket for that purpose, tickets for the Racecourse will pass the holders into that of that Auckland Racing Club alone. Tickets can be obtained at all stations. U.B.—The ordinary fare list from any station to Illerslie will be suspended on l»t and 2nd January next. On those days the return fares from Auckland to JBUerslie will be as above. On Ist January, on the occasion of display of flre works at Ellerslie, a train will leave Auckland »t 7.60 p.m.. and return leaving Ellerslie at 9 p.m. JAMES STEWART, Acting General Manager. December 30,1874. VUCKLANI3 AND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. Faisengeri to and from Ellerslie Station are respect fully notified that no right of Crossing the lines of rails exist within the Station Boundaries there, and | any one «o crossing, especially during the shunting of engines or carriages, does so at his peril, and is liable to the penalty of infringement of the Regulations. The only crossing authorised is that of the Panmure | Road. - . JAMES STEWART, * Acting General Manager. Auckland, Deoembw 31,187*. ~;...„



SPEING VILLA SEMINAEY, PONBONBY. Mr and Mrs W. J. W. ADDEY request their Pupils to Re-ar.s«niblo on Mondiy, 11th January. Town Pwpils may have Quarterly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 a.m. omnibus by leaving their names at his office. '1 O SHIPWKIG tiTS AND JL OTHERS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lessons in Drafting ana laying off,—Address by letter to W.K.W., Stab office. Auckland. rY*O JLET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, JL within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Apply to F, ti. Prime, Si 2, Immrancs Buildings. X?l REWARD.—Lost, yesterday cSi^JL afternoon, in Queen-street, a Pocket Book, containing one five pound note, two one pound notes, one half sovereign, and a few sliilligns.—The finder, on'bringing the same to the Harbour View Dining Rooms, on the wharf, will receive the above reward. A < LOST or Strayed, in Symonds street, near Music Hall, a dark liver-coloured Retrie ver Puppy. Had brown collar.—Anyone returning same to H. Kohn, jeweller, will be handsomely re warded ; and any person found detaining the dog after this notice will be prosecuted. IJNE FRONT ROOMS TO LET, with or without board.—Apply to W. C. Dennes, Doon Cottage, Vincent-street. np OK ATE A GOLD MINING X , COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Dividend (Sixteenth) of Five Shillings per Share will be payable at Sliortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, 4th January. WM. HORNE, Legal Manager. 31st December, 1874. CALCUTTA SWEEPS on the Hurdle Eace and Grand Stand Handicap THIS EVENING, at eight o'clock. E. PERKINS. Immigration Oilice, Auckland, 30th December, 1874. "VTOTICE is hereby given that no one will be permitted to Land at the Quarantine Station, Motu Ihi, without the written authority of the undersigned. Any one acting in violation of thia order will be prosecuted for trespass. H. ELLIS, Superintendent of Quarantine Station. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS. The Annual Picnic will beheld at Vauxhall Gar dens on NEW YEAR'S DAY. Double TicketsJ^, can be obtaioed from Mr faunders. Tailor, Queen street, or any of the non-cammissioned officers of the Corps Volunteers belonging to other companies wishing to join can obtain tickets as above. The Company and Band will paratfe at the Market House, at 9 a.m. sharp, on the morning of the picnic Cap Covers and belts to be worn. r . By order of the Captain. T O. O. F., M. U., A. D. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDS SIP LODGE, No. 3920. GRAND BALL "AT LOBNE-STREET HALL, In commemoration of its opening THIS EVENING. Stswakds : Owen Mahon, G.M. I F. P. Millar, P.G. H. Eogers, N.G. | Geo. Atkinson, ; P.S. Bro B. Heighway. Double Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had [from any of the ab ive Stewards. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Owen Mahon, G.M., M.O. GEORGE ATKINSON, P.S., Secretary to Stewards. YSOp> R E WAR D. Improvement Commissioners' Office, Auckland, December 29,1874. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give such information to the Police as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who DES TROYED the LIME TREKS on the west side of Prjnces-street, near the Drill-shed, on the night of the 28th, or early on the morning of the 29th inst. E. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. f¥l E N D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of TUESDAY next, the sth January, 1875, for Supplying such quantities of the undermentioned articles as may be required at the Orphan Home during the six months commencing 9th January, 875, viz. :— Bread (fine) per 21b loaf, fall weight ") To be Meat (beef and mutton) perlb (weight > delivered of bone not to be paid for) ; daily. Groceries, as perscecificition to be seen on application to me. The Groceries to be delivered weekly, or as may be required. All articles must be supplied of good quality. For Bread, Meat, and Groceries, separate tenders are required. For none of the articles will the lewest or any tender be accepted, unless considered suitable. ROBERT WALKER, Treasurer Orphan Home. "Wharf, December 28,1874. • • i ■ - . ID ACES 1 RA.CES !—Sweeps on S\j the Hurdle Race »nd Steeplechase This Evening, and To-morrow Evening, at the City Uud Hotel.—H, N. ABBOTT. J^ ~O T~~T~ C E. All persons having Garments at Harwood's Clean ing, Dyeing, and Repairing Establishment, in Hob son-street, are respectfully requested to fetch them away witbin fourteen days from the date hereof, or they will be SOLD. GEORGE HARWOOD. TJ CXL AN D HARMONIC SOCIETY. . -s>? The weekly practice for Members will be held THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at the usual ti—e and place. A full attendance is requested. J3.H. JAGGAR, ;Hon. Bee. ENNISKILL E'_T LODGE. LOYA& OKAJSGE LODGE, No. 3. The B«gular Monthly Meetinpr will be held In the roojns of the Young Mens" Christian Association, Tfellesley-street, on FRIDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7. Visiting Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. M~~ R 1\ 0 O~ P E, Professor and Teacher of the violin, Viola, and estglish concertina. Balls and Private Parties attended. Karangahape Boadj Newton. riHO LM ELE V HOUSE—The \J Misse* B ».NKS will be happy to receive their Pupils Monday, January 4,1876. Lessons in Music and Drawing.—Vincent Lane. — "a jfi WIN G- MAC ttl JN E6. I am now agent for all the old-establishedlandJ»est Sewing Machines known, viz.; Singers' Thomas, HoWl, Howesimproved, Wh elerandWison^uMey andPililngs'improved "Little Stranger" and-Wanza. A lu-ge Stock to select front A printed punntee ;^he Tttting ShpP,Vidc»ttLMMj



qpAURANGA DISTRICT. BAY OF PLENTY, JETTY AT WHAREROA. , Superintendents Office, ~ Auckland, December 15,1874. '• = No eligible Tender having been received for the Election of the above, fresh Tenders are invited, Mid . / will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, j the 4th January next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the PubH« Works ©ffice, Shortland-street, and at the reaidenoe . of the Pilot, Taaraaga. J. WILLIAMSON, Su erintenttent, : "DRIDGE OVER MANGAHEKE ; CBBEK, WHATAWHATA KOAD. Superintendent's Office, - ; - : , - Auckland, December 16,1874. No Tender having been made for the Erection o :' ; the above, fresh Tenders are invited, and will bo re ceived at this Office until Noon of MOJSDAY.jthe 4th . of January next. j;- i Plans and specifications may be seeo at the Publfo Works Office, Shortland-street, and at the office of the Newcastle District Board, Ngaxuawahia. J. WILLIAMSON, Supetintendni. A nnuaiTlicenses forcar- KIA.GES, CARTS, DKIVEES, ETO, BTO. ■■.■'■ ■■$ ■ . ' ■■;' Town Clerk's Office, > Auckland, December 18,1874. • Notice is hereby given that all Licenses for Hack ney and City Stage Carriages, Drays, Express Catta Drivers and Porter 3, also Certificates of Kegiatratlon " for Private Carts, expire on the 31st instant. Licenses and Certificates for the ensuing year will be issued be- . tween sth and 9th January, 1875. Applicants will be' required to give up their number plates. City Stage '; ;; and Hackney Carriages will require to be examined by the Inspector of Carriages, who may direct the number to be either painted upon the panel, or affixed on a plate thereon the number of passengers author- . ised to be carried, and the prescribed space within... which all vehicles will be subject to Fares and Regula tions made by the City Council. %! .; jj| P. A. PHILIPS,; \ . Town Clerk. O LET —Two or Four Furnished &oom«,. L with use of Kitchest; in afismmmM situation in Symonds-street.—Apply at tfiiSH office of this paper. 7 ... • DUBLIO FEALTI^aM^^ City CouncilOfflcea,' 18th November, 1874. . Notice is hereby given for general information, that Section 20, Public Health Act, 1872, provides thfit from and after June 1, 1875,- Earth Clo'seta shall be Compulsory, unless "Water Closets with proper drains co mmunicating with a main drain; ar o...'alre&djS^S existence, or provided. GKO. GOLDIB, Officer under Health Act, 1872. CLEANED. ALTERED SSPAISXD,: unM PBBSSBD at ' , HABWOOD'S, OCaimi, FaoM Mzlbovbkx. ■" 49, Hobun-atreet, near the Governor Brown*. f y^ t .B.—Gentlemen's Olothea Dred pOETLAND OBME.NT» FOR SLE. 200 catbs of Knight, Bev«n, and Sturge's POKTLND tEMENT, at J. Blaikie'i Yard, Victoria-street West, above Quick's Stable*. | KAPANGA SCHOOL DISTRICT. |fj A Certificated Teacher and a Female Auiitant are required for the above School. Applications to be sent to the Board of Education on or before the 4th pro December 28, 1874 ' . "8 LOST— Between the 28th of November. ■ and the 2nd of December, an ordei; drawn upon 0. A. Harris, of Auckland and Wangapoua, in favor of Henry Nayamith.— The finder will be rewarded by bringing it td this office, and the public are hereby" cautioned against dealing with the same, pa y ment beirg stopped.—Henb.t NaysmitH . WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, •'jß' DRAWING-ROOM SUIT,® AT KARANGAHAPE .ROAD, 'j THE Subscribers have received iiß strnotions from Mr Varnom (who is leaving ld*f£k England) to sell, at his retidence, near Mr Walker, Butcher, Earangahaye Road, on Wednesday next, ftt WALNTTT PIANOFORTE, Walnut Drawing room Suite (of eight pieces, in Crimson. . Damatk), Centre Table, Gilt Mirror, luuweli - Carpet, Set of Chessmen (by Stan ton, hand somely carved), Venetian Blinds, BedioolS^ Furniture, 4c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Auctioneers. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLA&& WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFOP^S. ! •EX ASSA.YB, FROM ..■CONDON. '"-<^^J NOW IN .>A'RBOUR. C%f* P A-C-K AGrE 8 of Assorted \, ZrO B4>rHENWARE, CHINA, GLASisWaHE,;; I'ouet Sets, Chambers, Plates, Dithes, CoTereWlp Dishes Soup and sauce Tureens, Kwers and , Basins, Cups and Saucers, Teapot*, Bo*!*, } i Tea and Breakfast Sets, Cup* and Saucer*, J Milk Cream, Sugar >slops, Muffins, Fgg Cup»if White and Gold and Biu«-figured seU o* Jugs, Candlesticks, Ac, Ac. Tumblers (mounted and cut), Filter*, *o, ? Pianofortes " I To behold by auction as soon es !««*«*- , Terms—Oashir . J; R. ART STjjt, CORN EXCHANGE. .1 TUESDAC.JANUARY 5, 1875. || STOCK OE1 GROCfiBIES, Ac, PUR^ CHASED AT THE LATE SALE ' j - OF MESSRS MURPHY BROS. ESTATE. G. W. BINNEY TT AYE received insfcructibnß fro^S XX Mr Stuart, to sail by jtnetion, at the Cam Kx^ change, «n Tuesday, th^ 6th- January, at 11 oclocM Stock of Groceries, constating of :■ Oilman* Store, - Cheese, *c '•' "'■ '~'■■■-■'" ■"'' ' \ -s''" ■^^~: Thelwhole lot will be sold without the alitrhteit v . ■■■ .:/r.V T«nn» *t 3»1«. '^SMIH