vould continually be in a dead-lock with tbe House of Representatives. The merubers should be nominated from the Lower House. A motion to the following effect was carried by a large majority : " While thank .. „ jj r# Reynolds for his address, we regret that he supported the Government in the passing of the Abolition Bill bafore consult ing his constituents." %__ amendment, thanking liini for his address only, was lost. this Day. After Mr Reynolds concluded his speech last night Mr Wales, who was also to have addressed the meeting, asked them to tike his speed', as read and be would publish it in thepapeVS- The meeting oljected, as he w ill be asked lots of questions. He speaks ) jn a few days.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This Day. The Adamant is a clean ship. Five deaths occurred during the passage. The captain died about six weeks ago. The vessel is nob yet anchored.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This Day. Mr Gisborne. Mr Gisborne's chance of being returned for the city is diminishing rapidly, and it is not improbable that his standing for trie city may not affect his chance for the mayoralty.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Sir Cracroft Wilson addressed the elect c a of Heatbcoate last night. A vote of confi dence in him was negatived on the voices. Court of Appeal.—Prorogation.

In the Court of Appeal to-day, judgment was given in the case of Williamson v. Pearce This was an action for the rectifica tion of evidence to be inserted in the deed, the exception to certain roads which the plaintiff alleges it was agreed between bis tenant and defendant should be accepted. The plaintiff,in deference to the opinion of the Judge at the trial, elected to take a nonsuit, leave been accorded to bim to move to set aside the nonsuit, and for a new trial. The rule nisi was granted accordingly, arid it was agreed that tbe case should be shown in this Court. The Appeal Court now decided that the nonsuit should not be disturbed, or a new trial granted. Appeal dismissed with costs. By a New Zealand Gazette issued to-day, Parliament is further prorogued till the 1-Uh December.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

Dock Tender not Accepted.

A special meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon, when tbe question of the dock tenderers came up for discussion. The report of the Works Committee shewed the following to be the position of the loan account :—

LOAN ACCOUNT. Amount of loan, £150,000; debentures sold, realizing, £106,449 ; debentures to be sold, less estimated charge, £42,000 ; total, £148,449. Expended to date, £15,706 17s 3d ; contracts accepted, £42.362 ; total, £58,075 7s 3d; balance, £90,373 2s 9d Tender for dock, £96,757 ; amount estimated by eDgineer to complete works connected with dock, £9,562; amount estimated by engineer to complete reclamation, and wharf ing Queen-street to Nelson-street, £23,699 ; total, £130,048 ; deficiency, £39,674 17s 3d.

The chairman stated that the reclamation cost much more than was tstimated.

Mr J. S. Macfarlane moved that the original estimate of the engineer, then advis ing the Boaid, being so much less than tbe lowest tender. It is not advisable to accept any of the tenders now rectived. The mover said Mr Moriarty's estimate was£69,6S7, and the excess on tbe lowest tender was £27,100.

Mr Buchanan moved as an amendment— " That the consideration of the Dock Ques tion be referred to the next meeting." He did not think that such an important epiestion should be dismissed so summarily. Mr Tole seconded the amendment.

Mr Holdship and Mr D. H. McKenzie supported Mr J. S. Macfarlane's motion. If any tender was accepted tbe Board would be placed in difficulties.

The Chairman put Mr. Buchanan's amendment, but it was only supported by two hands held up in its favor. Mr MacFarlane's motion was tben put and carried almost unanimously.

IMPORTANT LAND SALE-THIS DAY.

Messrs Grant and Morton held a sale of leases for ninety-nine years of residence sit< s in the Albert Barrack Reserve. The allot ments were sold by order of the Auck land Improvement Commissioners. There Was a brge attendance. The following lots we-es liperfootfor 99 years:-Seel—Lot 14 i£l2 15s, lot 13, £10, John Smith ; lot 11, *8 sj, lot 10, £8 ss, lot 9, £8 ss, Mr John stone j lot 5, £8, lot 4, £8, A. Dornwell; mf 2' f6.!os- lot 1, £6 10s, Geo. Aicken. following rates were realised per annum : See. 2 -Lot 1, £25 10s, N. Oliver; lot 2, £30, John Chamers ; lot 3, £32 10s, Isaac Barnett; M 4, £26 10s, M. Montague ; lot 5. £23 10s, Wm. Mcllwraith; lot 6, £22 10s, Jos. Ellis; «»t 7, £16, Ellis Mcllwraith ; lot 8, £18, Jane E. Goodall ; lot 9, £25 10s, J. Martin. m 4-Lot 8, £30, A. Dornwell. Treasury Wildings, £115, Jane E. Goodball.

DASTARDLY ASSAULT.

Avery cowardly assault on Mr Kell the receiver, took place on the wharf just as the ■nero was leaving to-day. The aggressor *as a gentleman who ought to bave known better, namely Mr McCausland, the chief officer of the ship Star of Germany. Tbe ■Wo parties had been having a war of words js to some breakage among the cases when -ne affair took place. Failing to convince by «« verbal arguments the mate took advan ce of hi ß youth and strength to hit Mr •*ell a blow on the nose, which drew the cwret freely. The iDJared roan is over fifty J^ars of age so that the sailor must bave temporarily forgotten that sense of courtesy .. fahness which generally distinguishes j" 8 profession. A summons has been taken g °y Mr Kell, but we should suggest to r McCausland to make some suitable re paration and settle the case out of court.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

crniV-*? 17 G*ORaE, as we fully expected, had a manna- eat her benefit lasfc ni Sht- anrt the ConM t whteh the audience received the beneficiare Both th J" 1' be hi^h)y gratifying to that laiy. 1e,,..." 19 Pieces plajed we h»ve seen before, and the fl » - 00fliment Is therefore unnecessaiy In tookth ccc "The New M'gdalen" Miss George Terjrf_e f partof Mercy Merrick. The rdle requires to, «* ,5* treatment and demands from its uxposi ergatnit tftble power of ,pathp3, passion and Was fniii y' iss Carry George, it is needless to say, let" ""^competent to deal with all sidej of the ch»r- Ofter'n . performance waa voted most artistic The ann«»; J Were tatßn as follows . Mr R W i awrence SoHKwV? Juliaa Gl«y» Mr Gao. Collier as Horace jjY'ocrort, Mtg OhM carle ag Ldy Janet Eoy> SearW+u 6 »Busche as Grace Rosebcrry, and Mr *ad lflflf G ',2aan surgeon, Wetzel. The gentlemen htattn _? f ole com Pany each and all did their *as & render the occasion, what it unquestionably 188«£*» SUCCtSB' OftheamusiDgpi cc "Pla>ing •*w_..a We have more thau once had occasion to c°Oe.l7 B HUr admiration. It is about as sparkling a •teeVr as we have seen on the Auc^and '• %i__ Rla this Miss Carry Ge r«e played ttDteftrt^yll^"-' and her acdng elicited loud Wttm^nl 8 ■ /XA aPPhmse. al.hoagn the evenings U JZi/ ent.was inusually long, the audience sat the m.**- Wlth lhe greatest ple«sure, as tteaß°'? n. aaces Wo a treat to witness. At ii cvr 'am Misa Carry George received _? nt °J a sn°wer of bouquets. She then *»cli tn am t and to a neatly worded speech bade ." -lor B time to the people of Auckland, thank

ing them at the same time for ihe patr nage they had accur'-edher Mis» George alnb th»nked Uie mem bers of ihe Hobson Bind ~nd the Press for their Uind r.e s to her duiiog her car- er in Auckland. We understand tht viis. C»r.-y Geo ge is lively to give v; *not! er opportu- ity of sdmiring her talents after ma-utg a tour in the Southern Provinces MO'^S. O'tlEL'S WON. EhFtiL DOGS. Theuublicof Auckland will huve the opportunity to-oi rrow evening of witnessing Monsieur ORiel and hi* world-reno -;ned pef rasing dogs, in connec tion with ihe prom-amnis of tlupanoram- of A-temus w ar.l among the Mormons, and a lone; series of Aus tralasun Views by jand and sea This double enter tainm n-. will t ke place in the City Hail to-morrow eve) ing. In rut next i»sne wa shall be in a i osition to giv« wrticulaia from our own ob.erva'ion

THE EVBBING STAB THtTBSDAT, DICEMBtB g 1875



WANTED, a Female Pianist j also, a Dressmaker —Apply at the Herald office - lat noon to-mo row (F.idaj) WANTED7~Totara Posts.—Apply Apply to D. Conk, t-hipwright. WANTED, a strong active Boy; must he able to milk,—.apply to F. J. Jones. Richmond, Cox's Creek , TITANTED, a General Servant — TV- Apply to Mrs, G. M. Reed, North Shore, at 1 this office; ' WANTED, io 5 000 VISITORS V j to the Ellemlie Garden. —Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parlies provided lor on shortest notice. WANTED, several Straw Plat 'Sewers; also Apprentices,—Apply to C. Phimmer. Wellesley-street East. ANTED, a General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Ball, Mount Edpii Road. W~ "ANTED, a good General Servant. For address, apply at this office. WAN 3 ED, a Girl as General Ser vant—Apply to Mrs. Farness, Kyber Pass Road. AM TED to SELL, about three acres Land situated on (ireat * ofth Road, close by the late Superintendent's residence) Price, £50; one-half can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year. — Address "Land," Star office ANTED, a General Servant — Apply to Mrs. Willoughby, Arch Hill, Great North Road. WAKTED, Known, Strawberries and Cream at Willow Grove, Devonport, North Shore.—R Alison, Proprietor. WANTED to Rent, a four-roomed Cottage, with garden, within five minutes walk of the Market.—Apply to Thomson and jNiven, Queen-street junction. ANTED, a good Dairy of fresh Butter and Eggs. —A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wakefield-street ANTED, two Shingle-Splitters.— Apply to J. Taylor, Timber Merchant, Break- Water Road. None but good hands need apply. ANTED, a Boy to milk and assist in. a, garden ; comfortable home and good wages.—Apply at tbe Post-office, Devonport. TI7ANTED, information that will V y lead to the conviction of persons trespassing upon, or stealing-flowers, from my gardens at Grafton Road. £1 reward will be given.—Apply to Thomas Young, Grafton Road. \%_J ANTED to Let, a seven-roomed T t House in Newton Road, a few doors below Stevenson's Grocery Store.- Apply on the premises. ANTED, Thirty Carpenters for McArthur, Shera and Co.'s new building, Queen-street; none but good hands need apply.—J. H. Buchanan and Co. nnO PRINTERS—Wanted, a Work- JL ing Foreman for a Jobbing Office ; must be a first-class Jobbing Hand. No other need apply. Per manent employment.—Apply to J. Hughes, AVelling ton, stating qualifications, &c, in full. WANTED, a thorough Housemaid. Apply Masonic Hotel, North Shore. ANTED to Let, three Rooms, register stoves, with use of Kitchen.—Apply at this office. WANTED, one or two Gentlemen to join another in keeping house; expenses very moderate.—Address "Alpha," office of this paper WAIN TED, an Apprentice.—Apply at 10 a.m. to Hollo-way and Gaiiick, City Hall, Queen-street. ANTED, a few Boarders in a quiet family at Parnell.—For address, apply at this office. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Atkinson, Nelson-street, next Gas Works. WANTED, a second hand Bread and Biscuit Baker; reference required.— Apply to C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Parnell. WANTED, for the Bay of Is'ands, a Married Man to work a Dairy and Market garden on shares. —Apply at this office. WANTKD, several Girls accustomed to Straw Work.—Apply to C. Plummer, Straw Hat, Manufacturer, Wellesley-street East. ' Ok -"ANTED IUSOWJN, that D. * * Goldie Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includln Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, <sc.,<_c., at the lowest market price, at his lard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricea— Address Newton Road. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to measure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &,<•„ at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to •with despatch. _ ANTED HNO WN, ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c, &c. at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland ' ,_ ANTED Enown, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRTCRS Ladie ■' and Children's Leather Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, Cs'ed, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, 5. Cd and Cs 61 A New and Select Stock to choose from' at D. McPHER3ON'S, Karangahape Road, N wton. _ WAIN TED, a Man that understands the measurement of timber, and can keep account*; state salary; references required —Apply by letter to James S. Gibbons, Otaua taw Mills, Wainkn. . WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt .Musici and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and A ccount-Eook Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, "Wyndham street. W' Aft TED Known, that the cheapest and best way to be properly clothed, is to call and be measured at the Pantheon for your Coats your Vests, and your Trousers. We make them well of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford. Potter & Co.. The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street- SMITH, deceiving and « Forwarding Agent, Queen st-eet Whan, Auckland Good* delive ed from Ship's side with despatch. N. B—B _ llastsupplied , TO ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage TV to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WAINTfcD, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Preserving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft and pliable: will not soil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler. &c., Queen-street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Aiwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, m aU its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WAJNI'JSM &W tona of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BATTYE <* CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings/, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager



MR B. TOKKS hss been again admitted a Partner in our firm. B. TONKS & CO. Auckland, N. 7.., December 1, 1875. LOST, between Christian Association and Grafton Road, a Brooch Ruby.—The finder will bo rewarded by returning same to Mrs. B. King, Grafton Road. LOST between A]ten "Road and Phortland-street a Black Ostrich Feather, done up in silver paper.—Who. ver will take the same to Miss McLaughlin's, Shortland-street, will be re warded. LOST, a Bank Pass Book, Cheque ■ Book, Odd Fellows' Pence Book, and two Letters —The finder will receive 5s reward on return ing the same to the office of this paper. LOST, on Tuesday last, 30th Novem ber, in Freeman's Bay, a 50-feet Steel Chain.— The finder will oblige by leaving same at the City Surveyor's Office. Canada Buildings,' Queen-street. O THE ELECTORS OE NEWTON. A Meeting of tho Ratepayers and Electors of the Karangahape District is convened for |i'iid*y Evening next, at 8 o'clock pm, at the Newton Academy,_to present our Representative, W. bwanson, Esq., with an Address. THOMAS BARNES, Chairman, Jjpili THE GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Issues all Desirable Forms of Poiicics, The Payment of Every Policy is GUARANTEED by the COLONY. DIVISION OE PROFITS.—The surplus or profit is ordered by the Act of 137-1 to be Divided among PoLICV-HoijDKl-S ONIiY, and is to be ascer tained every fifth year. The first investigation, with a view to division of profits, is to be made on the 30th .lune, 18S0. PREMIUM RATES ARE LOWER than those of Private Companion, to an extent which is equivalent to a bonus in advance of from l. r> to 20 per cent. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.—The pay ments may be made duriDg the whole term of life, or during a limited period only, at an in variable annua], half-yearly, quarterly, or weekly premium. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH.— Weekly pre miums can only be paid on Poiicics issued in the Industrial Branch, which is at present confined to members of Registered Friendly Societies and Good Templars. Forms of application and full particulars can be obtained on application to MR. J. G. BAKER, Travelling Agent, Government Insurance Offices; Or, to tho CHIEF POSTMASTER, Auckland. A gent for Industrial Branch—Mr. Samuet. Woems, fchortland-street. OA PER CENT. DISCO tJIsT A. H. DIETHELM, Shobtlanp-stkeet, Retiring shortly from the MUSLIN business, with the intention of openinp in another line, A.H D. bejjs to inform his customers that he is soiling off his large stock of Swiss IMuSiins, French Grenadines, Jaconets, Edgings, and Insertions (hand embroidery), at 20 % DISCOUNT FOR CASH. French and Swrss Goons To Arrive, Per •' Star of Germany,' and other vessels. I>ARNELL BUTCHER l r- REDUCTION~IN PRICES. C. "WOOD begs to Inform his customers and the public that he has made a considerable reduction on all Meat sr.ld in his .-hop from the Ist December. He would also take this opportunity of thanking those who have favoured him with their support in the past, and begs to say that the quality will be equal to anything in town, and that the prices will be found as low as is consistent with legitimate trading. 'A TRIAL SOLICITED. T> ACES! RACES! The usual Thursday Evening's amusement TO NIGHT, and every Thursday until the j>ew Year at City Club Hotel. H. N. ABBOTT. A LADY accustomed to tuition in Music and Ringing is desirous of securing a few Pupils for a short course of Lessons during tbe Christinas vacation.— For terms ai_d lurtherinforma tion, apply to Mrs Lewis, Epsom House, Epsom ; or, Mrs Flower, Soarbro' Terrace, Parnell. TUTEDICAL HALL, ONEHUNGA. T. E. GILLMAN, Family and Dispensing Chemist, For many years a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Respectfully solicits the attention of Parents to the supeiior efficacy of his WORM POWDERS which are composed entirely of Vegetable Productions, and can be given with safety to the most delicate child; being slightly laxative, they do not require to be followed by an aperient. Sold in Packets, Is. each, containing 6 Powders. For the convenience of non-residents, they will be forwarded by Post on receipt of Post Order or Postage Stamps as follows :— s. d. 1 Packet for .... 1 2 3 „ „ .... 3 0 6 „ ~....5 6 12 „ „ .... 10 0 tSf Country Storekeepers supplied with— Arnica Pills Antibiiious Essence Ginger ~ Pudophyliin Do. Peppermint Friar's Balsam „ Khubard, &c. Do. Aniseed Vermifuge Glycerine Do. Lemon Worm Powders Sweet Spirits Nitre Spirits Camphor Baking Powder Tartaric Acid SeidlitzPowders Or any other article required, put up in Bottles or Boxes, with full directions for use, at prices which will allow a good profit. Horse, Cattle, and Patent Medicines. A large assortment of Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes, Dressing and Small Tooth Combs, Sponges, Perlumery. Trusses, Feeding Bottles, Syringes, Toilet Requisites, &c, &c, &c. *»* Physicians Prescriptions accurately Dispensed. *** JB_r Teeth Extracted °®r PRELIMINARY. A BAZAAR in aid of the Whau Presbyterian Church Funds will be held ia the City Hall on Wed nesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 15th, 16th, and 17th December. NORTH SHORE.—To Let, a six roomed Furnished House, beautifully situated; also, a four-roomed Cottage just completed.— Apply to R and R. Duder, Devonport Store. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. GLEDHILT'S PATENT IMPROVED STOPPERED BOTTLE FOR AERATED WATERS. The Public are hereby cautioned against purchasing, using, or trafficking in my Patent Imp: oved stoppered Bottles for Aerated Water. Each bottle has the words " Gledhill's Patent," in raised letters on the outside. GEO. GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. IMpSSRS. PRATER BROS.. MINING AGENTS, COEOMAVDfL. E Robert Goose does not call and pay his Board to Mrs McDonald, his Goods will be Sold to pay expenses—E, McDonald. -__ rpHE undernamed Ladies and Gen- I tlemen, amongst others, take part in the Elocutionary Contest To-morrow (Friday) Evening, at the V.M.C.A. Rooms: —Mrs. Freestone, Mrs. Powley, Messrs. Gradvvell, Diddams, Mclvor, Cham bers Plunket, A. King, W. Franklin, Alex. Smith, C. Brown, E. Allison, Wm, Read, W. McDermot, Jas. Geddis', and J. McLeod. '__-_-___—_.



«g___ai__^uftw»g^_tj«i_to__._-^_.^ _^a_q__i._Mrt^.__.'-Q_rt_tfag^»'aao-----M-i.-WJ»c- r\ I T V H A L L. FRIDAY, 3rd DECEMBER, 1875. GRAND OPENING NIGHT —OF THE ■- (jRAND il ANORAMIC & V-/ANINE EXHIBITION! [Under Vice- Regal Patronage.] Two Great Panoramas! SEVENTEEN YEARS CAPTIVITY!!! Embodying the Adventures of JAMES MORRELL, The Fihst Queensland Explouer! and ARTEMUS WARD AMONG THE MORMONS, "WITH THE ORIGINAL LECTURE. MONS. F. ORIEL'S WORLD-RENOWNED TROUPE OF DOGS! Fi?~ Trained to Read, Spell, Cypher! BST Perform Second Sight! Q3F" Hold Dialogues! CVr And Tell Fortunes! N.B.—The only Troupe of Dogs giving the above Performances in the World. The Panoramas will be Exhibited by MR. H. F. TOWLE, The Great Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, and Lecturer, (Late of Melbourne). GRAND DISTRIBUTION OF GIFT 3 NIGHTLY! Million Pricks :—3e., 25., and Is. H. F. TOWLE, Manager. ■pKCNOE OE WALES THEATRE. Sole Lessee G. W. Collier. Stage Manager .. .. R. W. Lawrence. OPENING NIGHT—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4. " AFTER DARK." £3T See Bills and Posters. LARGE HALL OF THE V.M.C.A. ROOMS. A GRAND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL TOURNAMENT ■ Will take place in the above-named Hall on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, Consisting of a Competition in ELOCUTION: READINGS, RECITATIONS (Comic and Sentimental), by over 20 LaU.es and Gentlemen. Two " Germania" Sewing Machines, value 5 guineas each, and one "Weir" Sewing Machine, value fiOs, will ho given as Frizes ! The -whole to conclude with a m- GRAND WASHING CONTEST, "53a Upon the Spot, With the new "Patent Itoyal Washing Machine." **r The prize will be a Patent Washing Machine, value £0 10s. This is open to all Widows or Women with families maintaining themselves; any wishing , to compete will please call early. Musical Selections during the evening, and whilst the Washing Contest is progressing, "There is no luck about the house" will be played with variations. Admission, Is Cd ; children. Is ; four tickets for ss. Doors open at 7.15, to commence at 7.45. W. C. DENNES, Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-street. pUBLIC NOTICE. R. H. BARTLETT, Pn OTOGRAPHEB, Begs to inform Ladies and Gentlemen who have hern previously token at his Establishment, and whose Plates are not in bis possession, that they can be re taken, in the very best style, at the price of extra copies, 12s. PER DOZEN, rpo SADDLERS. — For Sale, a | Country Saddl«-ry Business ; first-class opening for a party with some capital.—For particular*, address " Saddler," Star office; R-MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS, &c. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B. —Book bought, sold and exchanged. STRAYED, from Richmond, a White Heifer 15 months old, red neck, and white on face —Anyone giving information respecting the same to W. Edgar, Dyer, Wellesley-street East, will be rewarded. _______________ EVERY kind of MEN'S and WOMEN'S STBAW HATS well cleaned and made into any required shape, at C. PLIJMMER'S, Wellesley-street East, fourth shop from Queen-street. CHRISTMAS ! CHRISTMAS ! F. FENTON wishing his friends and patrons " A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." begs to an nonnce th*t he intends carrying out his former sy stem by supplying the public with first-class Goods at Cost Price :—Christmas Hams, from is lb; Flour, best, 71bs for Is ; Baisins, best, 6d lb; Currants, 5Xd lb; Candied Peel, ls6dlb; Spice, Id packet; Jar Jam, 6d lb ; Tobacco, 3d plug or 3s lb; and every other article proportionately che»p. QW To prevent inconvenience the publin should make early purchases in con' equence of the enormous pressure of business on previous occasions. FRANCIS PENTON, Market Corner, next to Hemus's Boot Shop, Queen-street. fjlO CONTRACTORS AND CARTERS Tenders will he received by the undnrsigned up to December the Bth, for Carting the Machinery and Pipes, &c., of the Water Works, particulars of which can be obtained from T. & S. MORRIN. Queen-street, November 24. Tjl 0 II S A L E, R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market-House. FOR SAL?!, three miles from town, a thoroughly well-finished gentleman's residence ; every con venience, rooms lofty, commands a magnificent view; grounds laid out as Kitchen Garden, Flower Garden, and Shrubbery of well-grown trees, and P,*ddoc_, containing in all about two acres. Lowest price, £500. Terms e*sr. F R SALE, iv Wynyard-street, a very neatflve roomed Cotmge, nearly new ; first-class garden, allotment 55ft by 168 ft. Rental, 15s per week ; can be bought for _Clf.o. FOX SiLK, In Napier-street, a four-roomed Cottage good well, 20 years lease at £5 per annum, ground rent; let for 9s per week; very cheap. Price, ±60. F . R S ALE, a very superior Cottage of four rooms, and other conveniences (next door but one to Wynyard House, Eden Cre-cei_t) ; tanks, Ye etian blii As, etc. Leas-hold, witti 2i» years to run at a reasonable ground rent Let for Iss per week. Price £15 FOR SaLE, in Brown-Btreet Ponsonby. a new four-roomed House with double-Toof and verandah, thoroughly well-finished. Very cheap for ,£l5O. Alloiment 40fc x ioßft. FOR «aLi_, two Allotments, 30ft to Rvssell-street, 30ft to Bond-ftreet, by a depth of 2loft, off the Great orthKoid IMc* £25thet*o. F'R SaJ_E 140 acres of rich Land in a good district for £300. FOR SALE, Beveral large Blocks of Land at 10s per acre. FOR SALE, 81 acres of good Land, principally bush. 10 __ile. from. Auckland, £:00. KOR SaLE 80 acres of 1 and ior £30. FOX S iLJE, 100 acres of good Land in the Waikato; on y 20s an acre. FOR &aLE, 120 acres of improved Land in a good district. Slabhouae erected thereon; good well and mostly fenced. Fi/R SaLE, 140 acres of Land at Te Ari ; seven miles from Mangawai; 5s an acre. FOR SALE, Cottages in and sround the city. FOR SALE, Farm's, Land, Allotments, etc. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate ______________!_________■



■ciiimmwii—hhmm—»»— —«—» "T^TEW "I") RESS JUT ATERIALS. NEW SUMMER GOODS H. ATKINS HAS JUST OPENED FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER BADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF New Dress Materials, In all Styles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Purchasers. THERE ARE SOME SPECIAL LINES, Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRESS GOODS s well Selected, aDd the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. EW SU MER PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. NEW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, be_rt French goods, very stylish, and beautiful. CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Che eked Silks at per yard; worth 4b. CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. upanese Silks, in all colouib, ficm per yard. NOTED BLACII SILKS A shipment of H.A.s noted Black Silks ]ust to hand, same as last imported, and 20 per cent, below any other Silks in the City. NEW JACKETS, CAPES, SLEEVELESS JACKETS, &c„ in all the NEW STYLES. A very choice assortment. M A N C H E S T S .ESR GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, i Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, &c.,&c, All of the best makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, Ac. , Just opened—New Clothing, Hats, Shirts, &c, &c, A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW TWEEDS. TAILORS SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A LARGE STOCK OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUIT H. A T KIN S, (Late Hay and Honeyman). CHEAP pHEAP BOOTS! VJ BOOTS! FOB CHRISTMAS Holidats ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Largo Shipment of BOOTS, consisting of Ladies' Glove Kid and Gents' Kid Dancing Boots; also, other Cheap Lines, which will be Sold Off at Greatly Reduced Peioes, to meet the public during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. i T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Boots of all descriptions made to order. RICKET.—A Team of Novices, anxious to distinguish themselves, are open to ' play anybody anywhere next Saturday,*!^!!!^!!!!.^.



i ■"■x. -V "O EGULAH MONTHLY ■mv»f&- f£ v aA) steam oommcnic^tion '^-mMM^'' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AN D MELBOURNE The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may ba expected here again aiout the 31st instant. She win leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passaae apply to CRUICKSH kNK & CO., Agents. 16, Que >n-street, Auckland, December 2. 1875. I -O O R WANGANUI. WSS&W&K DIRECT. St. Kilda, J. Flowehdav, Commander, from Onehunga, on SATURDAY next, the 4th instant, at 2 p.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, * gents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Auckland, November 19,1375. J"*v TTOR POVERTY BAY ||x. JO AND EAST COAST. Bs£_' The Schooner AGNES DONALD "Will sail as above on TUESDAY next, the 7th inst. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street. TO I N A L NOTICE. All persons indebted to Mr George .Tones, Junior, lately Proprietor of the Echo, arc reques ed to Pay the amounts so due to the ui.dersianed, before the 20 h irstaut, or legal proceedings will he taken, and Mr John S. Lepine is authorised to collect such amounts. HUGH H. LUSK, Attorney for the said G. Jones, Jan. Shortland-street, December 1,1875. T> TJ B L I C NOTICE. R. H. BARTLETT, Photographer, Begs to inform Ladies and Gentlemen v:ho have been previously taken at his Establishment, and whose Plates are not in his possession, that they can be re taken, in the very best style, at the price of extra copies, 12s. PER DOZEN. TJE-DUOTION! REDUCTION 1 The undersißned has great pleasure in informing his customers, and the public gt-nerally, that he has this day Reduced tho Pri«e of Meat, and respectfully requests inspection of the Quality of the Show on Friday. EBENEZER WOOD, Syraonds-street. December 1, 1875. TO OCCUPIERS AND OWNERS OF CITY PROPERTY. City Council Offices. November 27,1875. Notice is hereby given that Current, General, and Special and _i.lt Arrears of such Rates are due, and must be paid not later than 14 days alter delivery of rate notii-e on the property assessed, and are payab'e only at this Office between the hours of 10 till 4.30 daiiy; Saturdays 10 till 1. Owners are liable for all rates remaining unpaid for a period of ihree months. Occupiers for the time being are also liable ior arrears of rates due previous to occupation (with power to deduct the same from rent). Purchasers of City Properties, either by public sale or private contract, ara advised to obtain receipts for Rates current and in arrear, prior to completion of purchase. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■Cl IR E WOOD BUSH. For Sale, Firewood Bush, Maraitai, good water frontage, about 500 tons ti-tree, and 2000 tors hard wood; there are 60 tons now ready for shipment. SAMUEL OOCBRANE & SON. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up tc 10 o'clock a.m. on Satur day, 10th instant, for the .rection of a Two-Storey Residence, in Hobson-street. for C. Greenway, Esq. Plans and particulars at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. ALICE will see you in Dress Circle, the first night of " Alter Dark," at P.W T. MARY DONOVAN : Please meet Fred, Saturday evening next, between the first and second act of "After Dark," at the Prince of Wales Theatre. \JVO v PORT.— Kor Sale, 4| acres good Land, opposite the residence uf J. B. Russell, Esq., North hore, with Cottage and out buildings; price, £250. Also, a good Cottage, ntar Presbyterian Church, North Shore —Oliver Mays, Po^t-office Store. VA LU AB LE FHE E HOLD FOR SALE. MESSRS HINDER ON & ST>R\GGON Offer FOR SAL Hi their V» uahle Freehold Property in Vincent-street. '• he Building is a large Double- Bouse, c eh containing six rooms, or may be m>.de into one Large Hmdsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The property is beautifudy situated, commanding a most ext-ni-ive view of the city. The looms are spacious and wetl ventilated. Intending Purchasers will be shewn over the pre ralteson application. HENDERSON & SPRAGGON, Vij ro t-ttreet OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price low, "< erms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "O E D TJ (2 T I Q N. Roast Beef, 4d, 6d, and 6d per lb. Fore-Quarters Mutton, 2>£d and 3d Loins ditto, B%d and 4d Legs ditto, 4>£d Best Lamb, per quatter, 4d to 6d Pork, small or large. A. DORNWELL. TO-MORROW NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE.— 50 bags Dew Potatoes, Onions, Oats, Cheese Bacon, Ta.anaki Butter, Flour, Beel Lard, uaimeal, i ant. rbury Jowls. GROCER IK S.—2o half-chests g;ood Tua, 40 cases Prize Jam, 20 cas_ s Ta> t V, uic. U- b.s. Tarauaki— 3 kegs Taranafei I suiter. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURH. AIND EFFECTS, New and - ecund-hand. Horse-hair i-pnng-i-eai Couch, Easy Chair and 3 Chars, Loo Tao.es Plated Ware, Jeweihry, Earthenware Pictures, Kitch. n On utile Boots and Sh^es, C.o:hing, &c. SAIURDaY, DEC< MB_K 5. TO MERCHANTS SHIPOWNERS, AND OTHEftS. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. SCHOONER KENILWORTH, 113 TON PI As She Now Lies Ready fok Sea in Ballast. g. w_. "bTn NE V HAS received instructions from C. A. Harris E.q, to sell by public auction a t^ie Corn Exchange, on Saturday, the sth instant, a: 11 o'clock sharp, The Schooner Kenilworth, 113 tons register well found in Stils, Gear, etc, alreid1 ballasted and ready tor sea.



B. TONKS R- 0. CAI'.R FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 FIJI MAIZE! FIJI MAIZE! B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 150 bags Fiji M ize. Without I.esfrve. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. THE HAY MARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 500 bags of Maize, a first-class sample. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. EMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, OCEAN MAIL. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction on board the ship Ocean Mail on Friday next, Dec 3, at 11 o'clock, •Tween Deck Fittings, Lead Piping, Water Closets, Sinks, Boths, Ventilating Shafts, Hatch Covers, Iron Tanks, &c. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. &c, &c, &o. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 3rd instant, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THREE COMFORTABLE COTTAGES. THE subscribers bave received in structions from the City Council to sell, hy public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, December 13, at 12 o'clock, The Lease, for a term of eight years, of three allot ments on the Karangahape Road with the Cottages thereon erect-d, situated near the Reservoir, at the junction of the Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads. Lot A has 69 feet frontage, and has erected on it a Cottage containing four rooms and skillion, and is now let at 13s per week. On this propel ty is a good well, besides a tank attached to the cottage. Lot B has 37 feet frontase and on it is a Cottage of four rooms and skillion, tank, &c, and is let at 12s per week. Lot C has 31 feet frontage, and has erected on it a Cottage of five roou-s and skillion, tank, &c, and is let at 14s per week. N B.—The above are situated in one of the most healthy parts of the city, and are most accessible— 'busses passing every 20 minutes. Plana and terms of lease can be seen at the ofiice of the Town-Clerk, Canada Buildings; or at the offices Of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY DECEMBER 4. CONTINUATION DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC. GREAT RETAIL AUCTION. 280, QOEEN-STREET. OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE TO THE AUCK LAND MARKET. IN consequence of tbe great success attending his last sale, SAMUEL COOMBES Has determined to CLEAR OUT HIS SURPLUS STOCK BY A GREAT RETAIL AUCTION SALE, COMMENCING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1875, AT 1 O'CLOCK, and to be continued on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY. LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. FRIDAY, NOON. Market House. POULTRY— Turkeys,Ducks, Eowls, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc., etc. First-class House or Pig Dog. PRODUCE, etc. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. DESIREABLE HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY, SYMONDS-STREET. Without Reserve. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr. E Meyer, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, 9th instant, at 12 o'clock, His Residence in Symonds-street, situated imme diately opposiie the Choral Hall, and in the most eligible part of tbe street. The cottage contains six rooms and bath-room and is erected on an allotment held under lease for an unexpired term of 5 years at an annual rental of £8. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OF V*LUABLE CITY, SUBURBAN, COUNTRY PROPERTIES. HP HE subscribers haA re been favoured " with instructions from ths ExecuWs of the late William Morrin, to tell by public accti n at the Land Mart, Fort-treet, on an earlj date in December, due notice of which will be given, THE WHOLE OF THK REAL ESTATE OF TH«J SAID WIiAl^M M 'RRIN. Further particulars of Properties. &a, will appear a future advertisemi nt. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctione<n. MONDAY, DEC' MBKR 6. By Order of the Mortgagee. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. DEVONPORT. THE subscribers bave received in structions to sell by public auction tt the Land • Mart, Fort-street, on Monday. December 6, at twelve o'clock, That Valuable Freehold Suburban Property, situated on the Beach Road Devonpoit. being Lots 8; 9, aDd part of 10, of the subdivision of allot ment 19, section 2. Parish of Takapuna, 121 feet 6 inohes frontage to the main road, by an average depth of 129 feet, wi.h the two com fortable Cottages thereon . ■•-'cd, as now 1 occupied bj Messrs. McKaig ana CoswelL This property is situated midway between the Vic toria and Devonport Wharves fronts the Harbour, •, and commands one of the most extensive and varied y views to be obtained on the shore.