UNKNOWN

I n r Fs^<. me of *fee oldest ? ?M 3'ffl' i' f' niatß' Ko- 6S9' E C-» : ■Wik "bten *t»- Mhacvslj nominated at a ffleetiDK of <he (fficers and P.M.'s of to?« 9 Waiferrata and Pn'ncß of Walps, to *Tfnv the Vfficß of District Grand Master of 'rfemcsoßP un^er the En^lush Cons'i'u- HotJ in this city. n We are putc from Mr Grabsni's. BQcial position among us that no wo'itbier ioali could have been chosen for tbe office. ■; v

HALE OF HARBOUR BOARD ALLOT MENTS.

THIS rooming Mr. B. Tonks sold, on behalf of the Harbour Board, the leases of the Board's allotments in Custom. House-street and Breakwater-road; and the abeds on the wharf. The sale, it will be seen, -was most successful, and the biddings f or the different lots re wan V aD.d spited. The following are the prices realised : —

The allotments in Cusfcom-house-prreet, from 4to 16, were let last year for £30 per annum. allotments from 17 to 21 in Cnstom-house-ptreet were formerly let at £20 per annum. The Breakwater-road allot ments were foimerly let at £25 per annum.- The allotments were last leb for one year, and this time they are let for a term of seven years.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

Dunedin Races,

DUNEDIN.

(Erom our own Correspondent.) This day. Hurdle Race.— The first on to-day's pro gramme was won by Kiidare, with Pakeha second, and Mistletoe third. Maid-of-the- Mill, who started a firm favorite, fell, seriouslyirjuiingtherider, Williams. Pakeha lost ten ltnytbs at the start.

For the President's Handicap Tambonrini, the favourite, was scratched at the post. Only King Philip and Colins started. The race was w< n by King Philip, who held the colt safely, though nearly lost at the post by Colins, who was at one time a long way behind, crteping up.

MAKETU.

{Prom onr own Correspondent.) This day. Land Purchase. The land purchase officer's movements are ■watched with much interest by the natives in this district. The 'I c Puke and othe surveys promised sometime back are being held in abeyance, much to the regret of the natives generally.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Mr. ShesJian Successful in a Land Case- Mr Sheeban has just pulled off one of the big Hawke's Bay land cases before the Court of Appeal. The Court gave judgment this morning in the case Karaitiana v. Sutton substantially in favour of the plaintiff. The decision declares absolutely void all convey ances, mortgages, and leases of land, subse quent to the Native Lands Act, 1869, which have not been concurred in by a majority in value of the grantees. It is said that up wards of three-fourths of the Hawke's Bay land purchases will be prejudicially affected by this judgment.

DUNE DIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Cattle Prohibition. At a special meeting of the Cattle Board to-day to consider the advisability of pro hibiting; the importation of stock from Europe. A telegram from the Superintendent of Canterbury stating that the Local Board Was in favour of prohibition Was read. It Was resolved that application be made to the Governor to exercise the power vested in him under section 29, of the Diseased Cattle Act, 1871, and to exclude all stock from being landed in New Zealand from Europe, pending the disappearance of the disease now prevailing there.

THB XTJtSriNQ-BTA-B WEDNESDAY,DIOBMBUB 1 1875



£ s. d. Shed A—H. Elliott - - 7 0 0 B—Anderson & Co. - 6 5 0 „ C-H. Eliiott - - 6 5 0 D—H. S. Meyers & Co. 4 15 0

Allotments in Custom-House-streefc:

PER ANNUM. Ko. 4—George Leahy - - 51 0 0 5—B. Keane - - - 20 0 0 ,,6- „ - - - 57 0 0 7—D. Goldie - - - 62 0 0 8-G. Holdship - - 26 0 0 ,,9- „ 23 0 0 ,,10— „ - - - 25 0 0 „ 11—D. Goldie - - - 41 0 0 „ 12- „ - - - 53 0 0 „ 13 —Mercury Bay Sawmill Company - - 30 0 0 ,, 14-Schappe & Ansenne ■ 28 0 0 „ 15-R. Cashmore - - 34 0 0 „ 16—E. Carr - - - 29 0 0 „ 17—J. Evan - - - 33 0 0 „ 18—J. Howard - - 22 0 0 „ 19— Jdp. Taylor - - 20 0 0 „ 20—McEwen - - - 21 0 0 „ 21—James Clare - - 20 0 0

Mlotments in Breakwater-road :

No. 1—Sims & Brown - - 16 0 0 ,,2— „ - - .16 0 0 „ 3— „ - 26 0 0 „ 4 —M. Hogsn - - - 26 0 0 „ 5—J. Eggerton - - 25 0 0 ,,6— „ 25 10 0 „ 7— „ - - - 21 0 0 „ 8 —Geo. Fraser- - - 4] 0 0 „ 9-W. G. Winstone - 38 0 0 „ 10—Parr - - - - 29 0 0 „ 11—W. Sloane- - - 41 0 0 „ 12—Morrison - - - 43 0 0 „ 13-HoMship - - - 43 0 0 „ 14-Holdship - - - 31 0 0 „ 15 - C. A. Harris - - 41 O O ., 16—C. A. Harris - - 48 0 0 „ 17-John Taylor - - 72 0 0 ,. 18-Tbos. Williams- - 51 0 0 ,', 19-H. GilfiJJan - - 28 0 0 „ 20- H. Gilfillan - - 52 0 0



T OST, on Tuesday last, 30th Novem ;*-■ ber, in Freeman's Bay, a 50-feet Steel Chain.— ma finder will oblige by leaving same at the City pgrveyor'a Office, Canada Buildingß, Queen-street. WANTbD to Purchase, a Boatabout - 16 feet. -Apply to F. Winter, 5, Queen-street. "VyANTED, by a young Lady~a n ij • situation in a Fancy Goods Shop, or an> oiner light employment.—For address apply at this W^ANTED, two Bhingie-Splitl,ers.— Apply to J. Taylor, Timber Merchant, Break- Zl^g£Boad. None but good hands need apply. "\\/"ANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply at Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. TA/"ANTED to Sell, one or two nJLJ Spring-Cart Horses, suitable for a large !fgjgg^JO ewe. trial.—F. G. Clayton, Newmarket. "U/^ANJED, a Boy to milk and _' ,* assist in a, garden ; comfortable home and e^wage^—ApplyaUhe Poet-office, Devonport. yA/' ANTED, information that will nivm 'ea^ *° tlle conviction of persons trespassing Eoart or"ealin 8: flowers, from my gardens at Graf ton Young, QraftoTltoad 111 ** given -"~Apply to . Thomas \\/A^JT^^UiA^ Let, a seven-roomed Skirl,,,. ton Koad, a few doors below Apply on the premif es. WANTED, Thirty Carpenters for Qaeen »tr» c f Artllur. Shera and .Co.'s new building, ajhfis^sio6 good hi nds



TO PRTNTETRS.—Wanted, & Work inf? hT.man f«r a .ToMiinsr Office ; roust b* a first-olf^s Jnhbii'g Hand. No other need apply. Per manent i mp!n>merit.— -»pily to J. Hughes, Welling ton, stating qualifications, &c, in full. WA NTE i», two of three good C ipe> ters.-Apply to Thomas Coisiable, Wei esley-treet. TfiT ANTE?), two Ship Joiners.— *il>'y to the new S;earner alongside the Wood Wharf. Hulnu-s Bros WANTEP, a thorough Housemaid. Apply Masonic Hotel. North Shore, WA NTED to Let, 4hree Rooms, rostisti-r stoves, with use of Kitchen.—Apply at thi3 office. WANTED, a good Tailor and Tailoress.—Apply to Mr. Alwinger, Tailor, Vicforia-street. WANTED, one or two Gentlemen to join another in keeping house ; expenses very moderate.—Address "Alpha," office of this paper. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply fit 10 a.m. to Ilolloway and Garlick, City Hall, Quefn-street. WANTED, a few Boarders in a quiet family at Parnell.—For address, apply at this offlcp. WANTED, 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, a General Servant ; re ferpneos required.—Apply to Mrs. Thomas . Whirson, Waterloo Quadrant. WAN TEDIo Let, two Front Rooms in a pleasant locality, suitable for young men or married couple, furnished or unfurnished — Address at, this office. WANTED, for the Bay of Is'amis, a Man ied Man to work a Dairy and Market garden on sharps.—Apply at this office. TO LET, a House and' Shop in Eden Ttrr.ice.—Apjly to C Carey, Mount Eden R^ad. WANTKD a General Servant; re ferenre'! required.—Apply to Mrs. G. S. Jaklns, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a single man as Waiter, and to makfl himself generally useful — Apply at Ihn Miinukau Hotel, Onehunga. Good refer ences rpquirpd. WANTED, hv a respectable young person a situation as Housemaid.—Address, " AS," office of this pap^-r. WANTED, a Boy about 13 or U years of npe to carry out orders, and male himself pfenpra ly useful. -Apply to F. C. Otto, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. WAN TED, a Brickmnker for the Bunh, to make 10,000 bricks 25 miles from town ; must be a good tmrnr-r.—Apply to John Morgan, Wood Turner. Lome-street. WANTED, several Girls accustomed to Straw Work.—Apply to C. Plummer, Straw Hat, Manufacturer, Wellesley-street East. W~ TNTED to Eent, a Shop near The Bank of Australasia., or on the opposite eidp; no objertion to Queen-street.—Apply, by letter, XV, office of,"this paper. 'TO ANTED K&'OWK, that P. ■ Goijitf Js prepp.red to supply all kinds ef Timber find other Building materials, inclucJln Sashne, !>oors, Mov.l dines, Brond Timber, Bouse Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iror- Bark and Blue Gum,"Laths, Shingles, <S-c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his Ifard , Custom-howe ftre-t. ANTED ITN~b WN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASP HALTING at reasonable prices.- Address Newton Road. WANTED, orders for Black Pagets and Morning Coats from 40s, at The Pan theon, 198, Queen-street, next Edßon's, Chemist. WANTED, to call the attention of the Public to our Tailoring Department. Trousers to meaßure at 15s warranted shrunk.—The Panthoon, 19S, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shincles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldinprs, &c,, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. ANTED &NO WN, ALEX. JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working1 draw ings ior Viila 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 ANTID Eno-wn, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOMI< PRICKS, l.arie'and Children's Leather Boots 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 64 6d, and 7s 6d: Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d. 5i 6d, and 6s 61. A New ana Select Stock to choose f'om at D. McPHKRHON'S, Karacgahape Road, N wion. AivTED, a Man that understands the measurement of timber, and can beep accounts ; state salary ; references required —Apply by letter to James S. Gibbons, Otaua taw Mills, Wainku. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham s treat. Tl/ A JS TED Known, that the cheapest T T 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 weh of good material, and guarantee a perfect fit.— Ford. Potter & Co., The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street- SMITH, deceiving and ft Forwarding Agent, Queen street Whari, Auckland. Goodj delive ed from Ship's side with despatch. N. B—B - Hast supplied. "ANTED KNOWN, Dry .Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WAJNTt-D, Purchasers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaning and Presprving Saddles, Bridles, &c, and rendering the leather soft md pliable; will not scil the most delicate fabric even when used immediately alter application Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler. &c , Queen-street. ANTED Householders to Know, 5 per cent discount off Herbert H. Smith's [mproved Patent Portable Oveus ; Colonial Ovens at Melbourne Prices ; Wrought-iron H'Use and -hip'B Stoves pto, at the Auckland Iron Works, Durham itreet West. WAN IED Known, Strawberries and Cream, Fresh Daily, at Mrs. J. Motion's, 12 and 23, Market House. WANTED, several Straw Hat Sewers; also Apprentices,—Apply to O. Plummer, Walksley-street East; WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwing'T, Tailor (late from ?rance and Germany), has commenced business iv lls new premises, No. 38, Viet jria-street, where he lopes to meet with such support as his knowledge ltd attention to business, and civility to his customers ihall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made ;o order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its jraneheg, executed at the shortest notice, ft)y AN X ifi i>, bi}o com of Olci * Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, tfuntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Kope, md Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, &c, it BA.TTYB ife CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Hobs, Manager ■ M REBJN* OATS for Cattle.—For vJ" Sale, about 2 acres of Green Oats, close to the ;ity —Apply to Stephens and Carter, Bootmakers, Jueen-street. EI^OR SALS, a good Horse, Cart, and Harness, :i Bargain.—Apply to R. Salmon, Butcher, W^ndham-street. jVTORTH SHORE.—To Let, a six- L roomed Furnished House, beautifully situated; ,lso, a four-roomed Cottage just completed.— Apply o R and R. Duder, Devonport Store. Strawberries and okeam, of O the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel NTuraeiy. PRELIMINARY. A BAZAAR in aid of the Whau Presbyterian church Funds will be held ia the City Hall on Wed lesday, Thursday, aad Friday, the 15th, 16th, and ,7th. Deoember. , .. j



]^-| R B. TOKKS lies been again admitted a Partner in our firm. B. TONES & CO. Auckland, N.Z , December 1, 1875. "V-JV CJ T E A M siS^fiS^Tpf^ KJ COMMUNICATION -^^Ky^ WITH THE THAMES ANiJ "asSaS^lga, COKOAIANDEL. TIME-TABLE. MA^AIA — Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Wednesday, Deo. 1 11a.m. Wednesday, Deo. 1,0 pm. Tluitsday, l?ec, 2.12 noon. Thursday, Dec. 2, C p.m. Saturday, Doc. 4, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec, &, 7 p.m. ENTERPRISE-Thames. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. S, 11 p.m. M AJST AI A— COROMANDEL. Friday, Dec. 3,11 a in. Friday, Dec. 3, 4.30 p.m. Weather nnri ofhfr eirenmstanees pprmitting. !Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying1, or discharging1 Jive stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping1 note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. T^O THE ELECTORS OF FEWTON. A Meeting of the Ratepayers and Electors of the Knrang-ahape District is c* nveiK d for Friday Evening nexf, at 8 o'olck p in, ft Ihn Newton Academy, to present cur Representative, W. Bvvai.son, K.q., vrilh an Address. THOMAS BARNFS, Chairman. THE GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE n~EPA ETMENT Issues all Desirable Forms of Policies. The Payment of Every Policy is GUARANTEED by the COLONY. DIVTSTON OP PROFITS.—The surplus or profit is rtrdnrfd by thp Act of 1874 to bf> Divided among Poliov-Houders only, and iy to be apoeir t-inec] every fifth j-e:ir. TJie first investigation, with a view to division of prolitß, is to Lie made on the 30th June. ISSO. PREMIUM EATR'S ARE LOWER than those of Private Companies, to an pxtfnt which in equivalent to a bonus in advance of from 15 to 20 per ceut. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.—The pay ments may bs mado during the whole tfrm of life, or during a limited period only, at an in variable annual, half-yearly, quarterly, or weekly premium. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH-Weekly pre miums can only bo paid on Policies issued in the Industrial Branch, which is at present con lined to numbers uf Roistered Friendly Societies and Good Templars. Forms of application and full particulars can be obtained on application to MR. J. G. RAKER. Travelling Airent, Government Insurance Offices; Or, to the CHIEF POSTMASTER, Auckland. Agent for Industrial Branch—Mr. Samuel "Worms, bhortlaiid-street. i TOO THE ELECTORS OF THE RODNEY JL DISTRICT. ~QmriiVimr.— In takirg leave of yon on resigning the seat I held for your district, in the House of Ke presentatives I txpiessed the hope that the tie then txiitirg he'ween us woulrt he lntcrrnpted only for a short perird ; still eatensiir ing this hot c, I now beg to offer myself ss a candiriate for your suffrages at the approaching general election. Should yon do me the honour of again returning me, T trust that as I was eu'iblad in the flr?t session of this Par'iamer t to get your existence recoguistd. and your just claims aeknowkdaed, so in the next Parliament 1 may again be abe to >ecure for you a fair shwe of the Public Works expenditure, a-:d also see that any sum voted for roitds and works North of Auckland are legitimately applied to tt c purpose for whichtlieyareintei ded.andnoffritterertaway throush the Native Department, or deliberately misavpro" priated, as in the cuse of the £18,000 expended on the bridge 'Rt Mitigare, the cost of which was defrayed out of th* £30,000 obtained hy me for the benefit of the dist let- North of Aucklai.d. "■vlt is my intention to visit in persnn the va-J^us settlements in the Kodney district., when I shall he hippy to mcci the *'lectors and stute my views upon the present political crisis, meanwhile without pledg ing m>self to follow any leider until I know precseiv n-lut proposals are to be brought forward in opposi tion to those proponn eri by the present Givernmrrjt [will only say that I cmsidor the thanks of M>e whnle community are due w Sir G9oreo Orey and those who acted with him, for the bold stand they male in securing to the people the right to decide what shall be tb.6 future form of Government in thnte Islands. I am, gentlemen, yours truly, H. W. FA.ENALL. November 11, 1875. FO THE ELECTORS AND NON- X ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen, —I take the earliest ©ppo vtunity to inform you that I am a Candidate for your specu avouis. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my .Furniture, Bedding, &c; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, TJpholsterir g, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I s hall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible pi ices consistant to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, D.ning and Drawing room Furniture Ke-covered and thoroughly reno vated. N.B.—The business of China, Glasj, snd Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c., w.ll be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the very ■ best attention. I am, Gentlemm, your most obedient servant, H. PROBERT. p EATEFUL-COMFORTING E P P S'S O O O O A. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of' digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors'bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to refrist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. "We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."— See article in the Ciml Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Id in Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled.— JAMES EPPS & CO., omteopathic chemists, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 270, P cccadilly ; Works : Euston Road, Camden Town, London. TBIHE UNDEKSIGJNED HAVE ON SALE J_ AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal t> avy Canvas Christie's Double- Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal N avy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe l>ith Companies' Canvas Wilson aud Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50' cases Muntz Metal 6 cases Copper sheathing Aud a large stock of Anchors and Chains and " ~ v,, General Ship Chandlery., D, H. McKENZIE. Antftlaad, Novembers, 1875. ■ ■ _^___j



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. FAREWE~L BENEFIT TO MIBB GABBY G-EOB&E THIS LVKNING. [Under the distinguished patronage of Sir George (irey X.0.8] THE- NE W ~M~A G D A L E N ! Mercy Merrick .. Miss Carry George. Supported by the entire strength of the Prinoe of Wales Theatre Company. FAREWF.LL ADDRSSS-MISS CARRY OEOROE. To conclude with (by special desire) the ever popular Comedy, PLAYING WITH FIRE ! Mrs, Savage..,..-. Mies Carry George. Box Plan at Upton's. "PONS.ONBY HALL. DR. CA R R WILL GIVE HI3 SECOND AND FINAL SEANCE ON TO-NIGHT (Wednesday), Ist December. Phrenology ! Mesmerism! Laughing Gas ! Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. Admission—2s aad Is. Phrknolooy.—Consuliors wishing to see Dr. Carr will uleafie call at the Victoria Hotel before ho leaves or the Waikato. pITYH A L L. FRIDAY, 3rd DEOEMBEB, 187. r.. GRAND OPENING WIGHT —OF THE - RAND JL ANORAMIO & VVANINE EXHIBITION ! [Under Vice-Regal Patronage.] Two Great Panoramas I SEVENTEEN YEARS CAPTIVITY!!! Embodying tho Adventures of JAMES MORRELL, Tiik First Ql'kknsland Explorer! AHD ARTEMUS WARD AMONG THE MORMONS, WITH THE ORIGINAL LECTURE. MONS. P. ORIEL'S WORLD-RENOWNED TROUPE OF DOGS! B3T" Trained to Read, Spell, Cypher ! VST Perform Second Siffht ! ICS1" Ilo'.d Dialogues! C 3»" 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 GIFTS NIGHTLY! Million Prices:—Bs., 25., and Is. H. F. TOWLK, Manager. T ARGE HALL OF TEE V.M.C.A. JLJ rooms. A GRAND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL TOURNAMENT Will tako place in the above-named Hall on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, Consisting of a Competition in ELOCUTION: READINGS, RECITATIONS (Comic and Sentimental), by over 20 Ladies aud Gentlemen. Two "Germania" Sowing Machines, value 5 puineas each, and one "Weir" Sewin« Machine, value 50s, will be given as Prizes ! Tho whole to conclude with a j-sr GRAND WASHING CONTEST, "©a Upon the Spot, With the new "Patent Royal Washing Machine." XW Tho prize will be a Patent Washing Machine, value £(> 10s. Thin is open to all Widowß or Women with families maintaining themselves; any wishing to compete will pltasc call early. Musical Selections during thn 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 /or ss. Doors open at 7.15, to commence at 7.45. W. C. DENNES, Great Central Sewing1 and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-street.:, Ijkichwd.. iyfESSJRST~F RATER 8R05... ~~ MINING AGENTS, ConoMA».'D t L. npo SADDLERS. — For Sale, a 8 Country Saddl' ry Business ; first-class opening: for a parly with some capital.—For particular^ address " Saddler," Star office. R. MITCHELTpITT - STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to hiß Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS, &c. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B. —Book bought, sold, aud exchanged. QTR AYED, from Richmond, a "White k_s 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 AVOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into any rf quirtd shape, at O. PLUMMER'S, Wellesley-street East, fourth shop from Queen-street. UCKL *ND SCOTTISH VOLINTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Paradp will be held in the Drill-slied on the 7th instant, at 7 30 p m. Uniform : Full dress, arms, and accoutrements. By order, JOflN MOWBRAY, Captain. pHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! F. FENTON" wishing his frends and pitrons "A Merry Ohristma-i and a Happy New Year," begs to announce tint he it-tends carrying out his former system by supplying the. public with first-class Goods at Cost Price :—Christina- Hams, from is lb ; Fir ur, best, 71bs for is ; Kaisins. best, 6d lb ; Currants, s>£d ib ; Candied ('eel. Is 6d lb ; Spice, Id packet; Jar Jam, 6d lb ; Tobacco, 3d ping or 3s lb; and every other a-tic c proportionately cheap. K?~ To prevent inconvenience the pnbliT should make early purchases in con equence of the enormous pressure of business on previous occasions. FRANCIS FENTON, Market Corner, next to Hemus's Boot Shop, Queen-street. T AND ! "L an;d •' T.AND;! SPLENDID FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS IN PONSONBY ROAD AND ARTHUR STREET. GEO. W. BINNEY begs to inform all parties in search of good Freeholds in the most rising suburb of Auckland that, having purchased the pick of the sections lately sold by B: T< nks and Co , by order of Btannus J.ones, Esq , at a ridiculously low figure as compared with pi ices recently paid for sections with not one tithe of the natural advantages tht-y pi.psess, either in healthiness of locality, respectability "f n ihhbourhowd, beamy of site and choorJulnebs o' prospect, or facilities of buildmg^is now open to tieac privately for their s«.le ; and would strongly recom mend intending purchasers to delibeiate between the choice of Leasehold sections now offering and Frea holds : one means vexatious and frivolous restrictions aud interference with what every Briten lifees to,keep as his castle, the other unlimited freedom of action ; oniheone hand a Efcii calUd'.proper^ not pa<sing to your children—on the"'6tner\ a home, with all the magic of. the thought that what is now yours will be thtirs till the end ot time.' Terms : One-fourth cashj balance at any time within four years at 8 per cent. . , Title under Land Transfer Act. •.." ■; ■ ■



> KTEW T\ RESS ]\/TATEEIALS . J3|- JLJ Jj± NEW SUMMEE GOODS. B. - A T E I XT S HAS JUST OPENED FOB THE SPRING AND SUMMER BADE A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF New Dress Materials, Ik all Styles and Qualities, and at Prices to Suit all Ppk chasers. THEBE ARE SOME SPECIAL LINES, Very Beautiful Goods. THE WHOLE STOCK OF DRESS GOODS a well Selected, and the CHOICEST and CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. EW SU MEE PRINTS. very Heavy Stock of New Prints, best qualities, excellent patterns, and fast colours. i NEW FRENCH MUSLINS. A nice stock of New Muslins, best French goods, very stylish, and beautiful. I CHEAP WASHING SILKS. A cheap line of Checked Silks at per yard; worth 4s. I CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS. apanese SilkF, in pII colcuis, from per yard. NOTED BLACE SILKS A shipment of H.A.s noted Black Silks Just 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. MANCHES T EJR GOODS. JUST OPENED— A Heavy Stock of Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long- Cuetains, Tablb Linen, Calicoes, &c, &c., All of the best makes, and, as usual, marked very moderate in price. CLOTHING, TWEEDS, &c. 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 i. ■ ■ ■■ ■ H. A T KIN S, (Late Hay and Honeymah). '■'■"'" ■'.-■■■■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - ■■ mo CONTRACTORS~AND~CARTEKS.- Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to December the Bth, for Carting the Machinery aud Pipes, &c., of the Waterworks, paitiumara ot which caii be obtained from T. & S. MORRIN. Queen-etreet, November 24. t M _ mjm _^.



CHEAP 'p HE A P BOOTo' V^ BOOTo! FOR CHRISTMAS lIOLIUAY.I ! T. ELLISON, Has received a Largo Shipment of BOOTS, consisting ot La-iU's' Glove Kid and QttnW Kiel Dancing Boots; also, oth^r Cheap Linos, wiiicll Will be Sold Off at Greatly Reduced Prices, to meet the public during the Christinas and New Year Holidays. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN-STREET. N.B.—Boots of all descriptions made to order. nno builders. Tenders are invited up tc 10 o'clock a.m. on Patur dav, lOih instant, for ths -,r+ctio_ of a Two-Storey Residence, in Hobson-street for O. Greeuway, Esq. Plans and particulars at the office of T. B. CAMEUOK, Architect, High-street. ALICE will see' yon in Dress Circle, the first night of " After Dark," at P. AY T. M~~AEY DONOVAN : Please meet ( I'jied, Saturday evpning next, between the first ar.d second ace of " After Dark," at the Prince of Wales Theatre. FOR SALE, a large Allotment in Grafton Read South, with six-roonii-d House erected thereon; healthy locality, and splendid view. Appl.\ to T. Leigh White, Land and Estate Agent, 31, Insurance Buildings^ TVTOTICE.—AII accounts due to me, I>! if not paid before the Ist ol January, 1876. will bi> hwded OV>r to a Solicitor for rpcovery — WILMAM McliKt Vfß, Carrier. — Onehunga, December 1, 1375. EVO PORT.— For Sale, 4^ acres good Land, opposite thfi residence ■ f J. B Russ"ll, Ecq;, North hore, with Cotiage and out l.U'lilingß ; iiric1, _2. r>o. > ISO, a good Cottag-e. near Prf-shyteriau CliUrcli, North hhore—Oliver Mays, l-'o-t-uliice store -XTHTI'TJ a Bi.E tHEBfIOLD V FORBALE. ME°.SRS HINDER ON" & PPR^GGON Offer FOR SALK thci- Vh ,u«He Frteh Id Properfy in Vincent-streßt. ' he Buildin? is n large Double- House, i: eh contiining t-ix rooms, or may be m.de in'o one Large H .1 dsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The pr p. riy is beantifu ly situated, commanding a ni'.sf, ext-'»sive vn w of tlie city. The 100 ms are spacious aud we'l ventilated, lntenrfng Pur hasers w;ll be ihtwn over the pre miteEon Butlioailon. HEKDEBSON & SPRAGGON, "Vii eti t-strret AAMAKU BUILDING STONK The vx dersigred is now prepared to take orders in any qua; tinVt, for this celebrated htone. Samples op view, a> (1 fu 1 particulars can be obtaiced^on app.i caiion 10 George Biuney, Corn Exchange. . OATS! M A f_TE !BR AX ! CHAPF! R. BAIR.r>, Viotoria-street. R" C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, . Marktt Utwe, Auckland begs to inform the public RtT;' rally that h<t is willing to sell and conduct out-d' or sal- s of any dccc iption whatever, or receive H usihold Furniture, etc , etc., at the Market House, for sale by auction, at tl.e rate of %y, per ceut. Country orders conducted at the same rate, with the extra charge o' travel ing added. FOX IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building AllotmeEts, Brighton Koad. Price Luw, 1 erms easy. SAMU_.L CUCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. fIEMETEEY IMPROVEMENT. \J A MBSTINO of all pfiwonftlly interested in th? necessary Improven)ent of th« Burial Ground used by members cf the several DissentingChturcKegis hereby conve.n, d to bn held at lh<^ ro^ms of the Young Men s Chris tim & ssociatton, on IHU_SDaY, the 2nd December, at i o clock n m. By oracr of tho pre.liu)in.iiy committee. Hon. Sec. TO-MORROW. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. CEDAR! CEDAR! TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, IN THE V RU AT THE HEAR ( F MESSRS STOKE BROTHELS' PREMISES. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Mesfrs stone Brothers, to se 1 by auction, in their Y-rd, at the nar of thtir premise, Queen-street, To-morrow *X 11 o clock a.m., 100 logs of Prime Cedir Wood, well seasoned, in lots to suit purchasers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1875. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HA YE been favoured with instruc tions to L'»s« be v«b!ic ancion, at their Mart, on the above dote at, 12 /cl ck noon, 99 YEARS' LEASES 99 OF MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BARRACK RESERVE. Section 1, U Allotments, Princes-street, fronting G vfirrm"nt, Wons > nrounds Section 2 and 3, 10 allotmer^ts, £8 feet frontag9 on Kasttrn fi'in Princes stre t Secfoa — 8 allotmeivs In * Jfred-atreet Section 3 *rd 4, 6 allotments, tO ftet frontage in O'Rorke-atrtet Section 3 2 allotments, 60 feet frontage in Symonds street Section 4 and 5, 29 allotments, 33 feet frontage in Wellesley street East SecMon 6 4 Uotments, 41 feet frontage in Wellesley stiee'. Bast. Section 6, 5 llotments, 33 fee^; frontage in Abercrom bie street Section 5 a> d 6, 74 allotments, 43 feet frontage in Kutland and Lome streets The Auctioneers wonid rail Special .*ttentinnto this sale which affnrdi the only opportunity to Com iriercial M«n r f securii g SUts fir Villa Kesidences within five minutes' walk ot their pWces of busine s. All the streets have been thoroughly welt Jormed, metalled, channelled, sewered, a--d lit with gas..' \* Attei tion is mist particularly diree'ed <o ihoi allotme ts in Secfon No 1. frontm? Governmen House Ground«, » hich a-e limit*d in number, being 14 ia all Jiodhtivinganunfurnnifedanri u.int.erruj.t'id view of th« Harbour,- North Shore, Hauraki <^ulf, Domain, Mount KdeD, Cuy,and SubU'b?, combining all the advantages of a t^burban Residence witn close pioximity to >he city. The Leise for 99 Years in "this Section will he sola witu the opUon to thebviyer of »ll»w.ng tlie purchase money to remain on interest at 8 rerciiit. per annum, wllh a sinking funn of one ha.f per cent. Attention is also called to the Allotments In Wel les le3'-iireet, which, as Business Site.=, a>e unques tio, ably first-tliss, »s tt.is street is the main thoroughfare from the City, with large y increasing suburbs. Lithographed Plans can be obtained at the Mart, and ihe offices of the Improvement Couimisrioners. Conditions of sale and all particulara on appHoatioti to^uojioue||B^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



B. TOOTH R C. O^KB FRIDAY, DFCEMBER 3 P.IJI MAIZE! FIJI MAIZE! B. TON'KS * CO. \V rILL sell on Friday next, at U T V i/M Cc, 150 tags ' iji M iZ3 Without KbsbrT-. FRIDAY, DEOEMBEK 3. T,H E HAYMAE. XE T. EOR SALE, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, 500 bags of Maize, a first-class sample. ALFRED BTJCKLAND. 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. rjTELE subscribers will sell at the mart, a 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, by public auction at the Land Hart, jb'ort-street, on Mondaj7, December 13, at 12 o'clock, The Lease, for a term of eight years, of three allot ments on the Karangubape Hoad with the Cottages thervon erect- d, Bituated near the Eeservoir, at the junction of the Ponsonby and Karangabape Koads. Lot A has 69 I'eet ■ frontage, at?d has erected on it a Cottage containing four rooms and Ekillion, and is now let at 13s per week. On this property is a good well, besides a tank attached to the cottage. Lot B has 37 feet frontaae and on it is a Cottage of four rooms and ekillion, lank, &c, and is Jet at 12s per week. Lot Chas 31 feet frontage, and has erected on it a Cottage of five roon s and slullion, 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. Plans and terms of lease can be seen at the office of the Town-Cierk, Canada Buildings; or at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS AND BACON, CHEESE, MAIZE, &c, &c, &c. P GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exhange, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock sharp, 2 cases Hams and Bacon, bare 3 ditto ditto, in cloth 11 bags ditto 150 di.to Maize, Fiji 300 ditto Bran 2 ditto Barley. . ■ ) Terms at Sale. ___________ „ CONTINUA TI ON DEAPERY, CI OT B IN" G, ETC. GREAT RETAIL AUCTION. J > i , , ~ 2SO, Qoeen-street. OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE TO THE AUCK LAND iIARKET. . , ~. I IST consequence of the great success attending his last sale, SAMUEL COOMBES Has doterminpd 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 FOE BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. ■ ' '■ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. Tpß E subscriber has received instruc- JL tions to sell at th- Corner iwa;t, at 11 o'clock, I The Stock of a Doal.er, giving up his business, in, Fancy Goods, con istiDg of 200 Lines And, 10 cases of Apples .. • ,' In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN, •• Anc'Joifier ~ P±U-,LIMLN_RY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SA LE OP v A LUABLE CITY, SUBUEBAN. COUNTRY PROPERTIES. PT*HE subscribers have been favoured " with instructions fora ths Execut' rs of the lato William Morrtn, to tell by »üb'ie aucti n »t the LandJ Mart, fort— tr«et, on an earl.i d»tein December, duo notice of which will be given, '•' "■ r , THE WHOLE OF THR EE*L FSTATE OF TH_ SAID WILLIaM MuKRIN. Further particulars of Properties, &c, will appear a future advertisement. r SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. 11 Auctioneers. MONDAY, DEC-MBER 6. By Order of the Mortgagee. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. ' DEVOKPORT. HPHE subscribers bave received in- X structions to sellby publidauction st the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, December 6, at twelve o'clock,. .j, r - m ] • ■ That Valuable Freehold Suburban Properfy/situatpd on the Beach Road, Devonpoit, being Lots 8, 9, and part of 10, of the subdivision of allot ment 19, section 2, Parish of Takapuna, 121 feet 6 inches frontage to themaiu road, by an average depth of 129 feet, with the two com fortable Cottages thereon ■ ~*ed, an now occupied b}. M> sri-s. McKaig ana Coswell. This property is situated midway between the Vic toiia and D vonport Wharves fronts the Harbour, and commands one of the most extensive and variid views to be obtained on the shore.- SAMUEL COOBRANE & SON, : >' AtTcfioflfe&rs. uj*4*#