against me. I want it known that I W'i KjjJl make all these tenants pay 1 8 per I \reek more for their houses. (Cries of I. shame! in Court). i jir Greenway after some persuasion was 1 Jlowed to go in company with two con- I gtsbles to, his office where he paid the I jjoney. 'J

TAIRUA 'GOLDMINING COMPANY.

a special meeting of the shareholders in th e Tairua Goldmining Company was held to-day. Mr G. S. Graham, chairman of Rectors, presided. The following directors report, together with Messrs Richard and Stalkers reports were read :— <«The directors of the Company have deemed it neceesary to convene an extraor dinary general meeting of shareholders to consider the financial position of the Corn puny, the present condition of the mine, its prospects, and to determine the future course of procedure to be adopted. In doing 130, they have to report as follows :—The state ment forming part of this report covers a period from the Company's formation to the \__ 0 f December, 1875. It will be seen that the receipts from calls amounted to £1019 60.; from sales of gold, £793 Is. 10d., whilst the expenditure in payments for contracts, mine wages, materials, machinery and working expenses* for the same period amounted to £2061 4s. lid. ; legal expenses, lawsuits, &C.J £312 2s. Sd. ; advertising, postage, Government charges, secretary's s»lary, &M incidental payments, £282 lis. Id., leaving a balance due to the Bank of New Zealand of £1407 6s. Id., and contracts and sundry accounts ta provide for of about £3,043 3s. Sd. gince report of 3rd July, the operations at the mine have been chiefly confined to the sinking of the shaft, where the rich pros pects originally discovered were obtained from, and continuing the drive to intersect the reef, as Mr Beeche in his report expected to come to hand in a few feet; as also pros pecting what is now known as the big face of the claim, and from which they have been led to expect good results. From all sources about 113 tons of crushing stuff has been put through the Company's small battery for a return of 3150zs Bdwt. 15grs., eqnal to three ounces per ton. The directors entered into a contract with Messrs Fraser and Tinne to construct a tramway, they guaranteeing its working and efficiency. The small 4-stamp battery has not come up to expectations, and it has been found that periodically a scarcity of water occurs, to provide against which a small steam engine has been purchased and sent to the Mine, having connected therewith a circular saw for cutting timber and firewood—a matter of great importance to the Claim, and, if neces sary, this small engine will be found of service in working Wire Tramway. An offer of 12 head of stamps was made to the Company by the "Sbotover" Gold Mining Company for £200, and. on being examined, it was reported as suited to our purpose and the price moderate. This Plant was pur chased, and is now on its way to the Mine. A contract for conveying it to Claim has been let at the rate of £10 per ton (estimated 10 tons at £100), and also for erection when there, to include Battery and Engine-honse, £375, in addition to which the Directors have arranged with Messrs Price and Com pany, of Grahamstown, to construct an engine capable of driving 40 head of stamps for £400, and Mr Seager for a boiler to cost £530. It will be seen that to carry but the works entered upon for the Company that a sum of £1,407 6s Id will be requisite to meet Over draught at Bank, and Outstanding Liabilities to complete works £3,043, 3a Bd, against which Unpaid Capital amounts to £3,730 14s Od, Cash in Hand £152 9s Id, and other Assets £2.728 17s 7d. The Bank has demanded immediate payment of Overdraft, and by Rule 'No 2 the Directors cannot call on Shareholders to assist beyond Is per month. They would, therefore, suggest to the Proprietary that an immediate Call of 5s per share be made, and should such prove too pressing upon any individual Shareholder that such pagment could extend over a period of 5 months by giving the Company Promis sory Notes—say Is per Share payable in January, 2s in March and 2s in May. that for some time the rich run of gold in the shaft had been comparatively speaking exhausted, and that the manager, Mr J. B. Beeche, had partly filled the shaft up, cover ing the top to prevent access, and had not reported these facts to the Directors. On this becoming known they at once dismissed him from your employ, and re quested Captain Richards, manager of the Caledonian Goldmining Company, to visit the mine and report thereon, which he has done, and, although he felt confident in his own report, yet, as such large interests were at stake, he suggested that another experienced mine manager should also report to us, and, in adopting his suggestion, he approved of the appointment of Captain Walker, manager of the Long Drive Goldmining Company. Both reports the directors band annexed, and it is to be deeply regretted verify the fact as to the state of the shaft. The directors, with trifling exception, still retain their original interests in the Company, and in Bank interest to be added thereto. Up to within a recent date your Directors have received most encouraging reports as to the prospects of the Mine, both from the man ager and the public press ; but the result of the crnshings being far below expectations (although in themselves very fair) together with the sudden fall in the market value of the company's shares, caused some anxiety. One of the Directors, Mr Ehrenfried, visited the mine and reported thereon, it was found some instances have added thereto. They deeply regret the expectations they held at last meeting have not been realised, at the lame time they would recommend to the serious consideration of the shareholders Ihe advisability of promptly meeting the engagements of the Company, and adopting the advice of Captain Richards •s to the future course of procedure. Mr. John Neeves, the original Prospector of the field, has intimated his willingness to devote two months of his time to furthor prospect the claim, and it is also recom mended to accept his offer. Mr. W. B. Jaokson having resigned his seat as Chairman of Directors, Mr. G. S. Graham has been elected in his place. A vacancy having occurred in the direction by the disqualifica tion of Mr. Sully, the Directors leave it to the Shareholders at this Meeting to nominate some one of their number to the Board. They also place their resignation in the hands of the Meeting and offer themselves for re-elec tion. It having been found absolutely neces «ary that the operations of the Corrpany should be conducted at Auckland, the Office of the Company has been removed to Bank Build ings, Queen-street, and Mr Geo. Winter appointed as Secretary; also, for the con venience of the Company and the Thames shareholders, a branch office has been estab lished at Grahamstown under the manage ment of Mr E. T, Wildman as agent.— "80. S. Graham, Chairman.

The Chairman said he would ask the meet jog to pass the reports,' not that he would junder hinder any gentleman in expressing nimaelf critically. The Company were not exactly in a fix, but the facts before them. He would move the adoption of the report. Mr Stovin thought that if the call of 5s Were made it would be making fish of one •ad flesh of another. He. thought some father delay in making snch a heavy call should be made.

The chairman said the matter bad been seriously considered by the Company. Mr Abbot asked if the 53 call was made ; Would that cover present difficulties. The chairman : That would enable the Company to commence crushing. Mr T L. White said that he understood that Mr Beeche contemplated bringing an action against the company for defamation of chMaeter. And in such case who would have

«rof 1H Cw i _lnatl said tte &e&tfiT Probability In • -^^ com Pany would bring an action against Mr Beeche. cu2l rePort Waß adopted after muchdis-

m?h^ qUeSti°?u0f electin £ new directors m the pbee of those resigned, there was oKtfn Clf em >nt -Caused by Mr [Ehrenfried objecting to sit with Mr Jackson in whom in Z had ™ Co»fiden C c, as he had been tn the mine all through and had never ac atf da ff s ß .sharehoiderß with the *™ Messrs Ehrenfried, Jackson, Howard, G. fc,. Graham, Perry, Stovin, and Captain Bur- X ereF°P°sed as new directors, eft WBS S°inS °n When our reP°r*er

Narrow Escape from a Large Fire.

STRONG SUSPICION.

YE,.TEftUA¥ evening as Mr Alfred E. Isaacs waa proceeding home, after a drive from the country, to his residence in Official Bay, he was met by Mr Chapman, onr well-known bookseller and stationer, who informed him that he had been for some time watching a flame that seemed to rise and fall at intervals m a cellar adjoining the Railway Terminus Motel, in Short-street. Both gentlemen immediately directed their steps to the spot indicated and owing to the muscular power evinced by Mr. Isaacs, the iron gate gave admission to both gentlemen, who quickly discovered a kerosene tin filled with tar and shavings, also a waste-paper basket contain er? tarPauhn> shavings, rags, paper, &c. Ihe whole was conveyed to the Police station by the above-named gentlemen, and Detective Jeffrey was immediately on the spot to investigate the suspicious proceedings. We sincerely trust that the ene/fy displayed by Mr. Alfred Isaacs and Mr Chapman, coupled by the experience which Mr Jeffrey possesses, will bring the guilty people to their desert. It will be seen from our police report to-day that George and Mary Strong have been arrested on a charge of wilfully setting fire to their premises.

AMUSEMENTS AND MEETINGS.

MOON-IQHT TEIP. The moonlight trip on Saturday eveniDg by the Takapuna was most enjoyable, with the slitrht ex ception of the harsh breeze, which blew with too much force against some of the more delicate of the excursionists. The moon occasionally walked the night in beauty, save when " half-dipped in clouds," wh'ch rendered her full splendour indistinct to the human eye. There was fortunately no rail to damp the generous, ardour of tbe breast, which was of advantage to those who were afflicted with a weakness at the chest or other nhysical ills. The pleasure trio was set afloat by Mr Jeune, who is generally busy over some crood work of pleasure or benevolence in favour of the people. We should think that there were about 200 persons aboard. The trip occupied two hours, during which time, with but few inter missions, the drum and fife band, under the con ductorship of Mr John Smith, played several modern popular airs containing sentiments of love and patriotism. The voyage enterded towards Bangltoto and round by the Bean Rock lighthouse, back to the wharf. A party of young persons formed a dance on deck, but some of the gentlemen did not trend lightly on the ladies' toes, who were in consequence compelled to abandon the circle for a quiet look out over the sea. Ihe refreshments were supplied by Mr Brown, of Queen-street.

The last Saturday Evening's Entertainment in the Wellesley-street Young Men's Rroms, opened with the eighth Temperance ode. The Temperance Band played several selections, and the Temperance pianist, Mr Bntschcow presided at the pi-mo. Mrs Homer, and Messrs Marter, Ryan, Bedfern, and Jones favoured the audience with songis, and Messrs Mc- Leod, Jagger, and Gatland gave recitations. The whole concluded with the National Anthem.

Mens O'Riol and Mr Towle purpose interesting the settlers at the North Shore this evening, with their panoramic and canine exhibition, which will take place in the Devonport Hall.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Thu performances at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Saturday eveninn were a i-epetiiion of those of the previous evening, namely the interesting melo-drama of "Colleen Bawn," and the pleasant burlesque of " Little Don Giovanni." The r> presentations of Miss Cany George were trne to the conception of the author, and attracted frequent tokens of admira tion. The character of Annie Chute was grace'ully rendered by Miss Jenny Nye, who perfectly under stood the character of her hereine. which she exemplified with life and spirit. This lady was also exceedingly hapry in her songs and dances. This evening, the exening drama of '* Blow for Blow,'' and the " Two Gregories," will engage the attention of the public. We learn that Mr Collier is actively engaged in the preparation of a new Christmas pantomime, a treat to which the people have not hitherto been welcomed at the festive season of the year.

CITY COUNCIL.-This Day.

The ordinaay meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present—His Worship the Mayor, in the chair. Council lors Holdship, Buchanan, Yon der Heyde, Isaacs, CosgraveDaidy/Brett, and Hurst. LETTER FROM H. ISAACS. An interesting letter was read from Mr H. Isaacs from London giving a pleasing account of a variety of improvements which had been made in the great city, and considered that wood pavements were giving way to asphalte, with a number of valuable suggestions to the council. The letter was dated 21st Novem ber. It was resolved on the motion of Councillor Holdship that the letter of Mr Isaacs be received and acknowledged with thanks. APPLICATION". An application was made by Mr Leahy, asking leave to erect an iron building for a smith's shop on an allotment of his in Cus tom-house-street. Referred to the Streets Committee. TRAMWAYS. The report of the Streets Tramway Com mittee was further considered. Councillor Holdship suggested that the fare should not exceed one penny per mile over a distance of four miles. A short discussion followed, when it was suggested that no fare beyond threepence per mile should be charged. Councillor Yon der Heyde thought the question of fares should be left to the judg ment of the contractor. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT. After some discussion on the report it was resolved to postpone the consideration of this report until the next meeting.

Painful Accident in Queen-street.

A painful accident occurred in Qjueen-street abeut four o'clock to-day. A young lady was passing under the veranda»h at present being erected in front of Mr R. W. Dyson's new premises, when the end of a 3in. hy 9in. plank fell over striking her on the head and inflicting a severe flesh wound. She was assisted into the shop of Mr G. Aicken, chemist, and Dr Kenderdine who was passing at once dressed, the wound, which we are glad to say, is wot likely to prove very serious. Her escape from death is almost miraculous, considrsring the weight of the plank and the distance it fell.

Arrival of the Colima.

The s.s. Colima is coming up the harbour from San Francisco as we go to press. There is little doubt she was detained in San Fran cisco some days after the Macgregor and has made her route via Honolulu only.

The Hobson Band will perform to-morrow at tfce corner of Wyndham and Hobson street.—March, " Silver Threads" (by McComish) ; Overture, Grand Duchess' (Offenbach); Waltzes, " Flower Girl" (God frey); Selection, "II Trovatore" (Verdi); Quadrille, " Royal Irish" (Julien); Mazurka, •'Souvenier de Vienna" (Earnest) _ Galop, " Canary" (Quinn).

The writs for the new electors were re ceived by Colonel Balneavis per b.b. Lady bird to-day, and the nomination days will be announced forthwith.

Mr Dundass requests us to state with re ference to the Sunday work going on yester day at the reclamation from Hardinge to Nelson -street, that the specifications require the timber work to be kept 50fd in advance of the earthwork, and as they can only work at it on spring {tides, they were reluctantly compelled to put in an hour or two at low tidt'yesterday. ___.

LATE TEEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day. The Wellington races have been definitely postponed till next Thursday and Friday.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From onr ovn Corresponent.) This day. The Bed White and Blue tribute crushed 38 tons for 24 ozs. 7 dwts.

The City of London melted yield, after 5 days crushing, was 191 ozs. 6 dwts. The Golden Spur tribute crushed 4 tons for 4 ozg. 11 dwts.

The tender of Mr Scanlan was accepted for the Waitekauri road, 7 feet wide, £140. More than ten tenders ranging from this to £1000 were received.

Great inconvenience is being caused by the stoppage of traffic on the Moanatairi tram way through the landslip. It is estimated to take £300 to put the line in repair. Matter referred to Government.

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W~ ANTED, Married Couples to Know, that I have Just Opened 25 NEW SETS of BROOCHES and EARRINGS. They will be on view in my window if not sold. F. H. LEWISSON, Oueen-street, Auckland. O TAILORS.—Wanted, good Coat Hands.—Apply to M. Murchie, Tailor, Short land-street. TO Master Tailors, Drapers, &c.— A first-class Cutter is open to an engagement, having London and Colonial experience.—Address, GHF, at this office. mo BOOTMAKERS.-Wanted three * good hands,—Apply to J. C. Smith, Somerset House. O TAILORS.—The art of Cutting taught by an experienced foreman. —Address, G. Field, Alma Villa, Chapel-street, opposite Colonel Haul tain's, WANTED, a Nursemaid, to make herself generally useful.-Apply Mrs W. Craig, Mount-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Oram's Prince Arthur Hotel, Welles ley and Hobson-streets. WANTED, a strong Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply at the United States Dining Booms, Queen-street. WANTED, a thorough good General Servant.—Apply to Francis J. Shortt, Hair dresser, 140. Queen-street. ANTED, a Man to clean a well. Apply to Joseph Moses, Leviathan Clothing Establishment. ANTED, a good Carpenter.— Apply at once Ellerslie Gardens. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Gover nor Browne Hotel. WANTED to Let, a Cottage, corner of Nekon and Cook-Btrects.—Apply to J. Cater, Cook-street. ANTED; 100 South British Shares ; Cash —Apply before 10 a.m. to morrow at Gratten's Thames Hotel. ANTED, an active Girl about 15. Apply Queensferry Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 or 16 years of ago.—Apply to Mrs Kernot, three doors below Ponsonby Hall. ANTED, a good General Servant; must be a good Cook ; good references re quired.—Apply to Mrs Pollen, New North Road, between 10 and 12. WANTED, a respectable Lad to ride' for orders ; one accustomed to horses. Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED, an active and obliging Man as Storeman; permanent situation.— Applications by letter, enclosing references, to " Merchant," care of Stab Office. ANTED to Purchase, an Allot ment, with a small Cottage, in the suburbs. Apply by letter, statiDg t rms and where situated, to " CHS," Newton Post-office. WANTED, a-General Servant ; re ferences required—Mrs Rees, North Head, North Shore. WANTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl to nurse a baby, and help with sewing. Apply at Mrs McGuffie's, Jermyn-street, after 2 p.m. WANTED Known, a large lot of Holland Polonaises, richly trimmed, at ssCd each; a great bargain—F. McMaster, 242, Queen street WANTED to Let, for a term, a five-roomed Cottage, situate on the Beach Road, North Shore.—Apply to R. Hampton, Short land-street. WANTED, a competent person, with scythe, to make hay—Apply at Wilson Bay, by Richmond, Cox's Creek. ' W~ ANTED, a Second Cook and Second Steward for the p. s. Manaia.—Apply on board between 9 and 10 a. m. to-morrow. WA NTED, several good" General Servants for town and Country—Miss Coils' Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street. HHO Master Bakers and Confectioners. JL —Wanted by a Married Man, in town or coun try, a situation in the above employ ; an hotel not objected to.—Addres "H," Mr Worrai, grocer, West Queen-street" WANTED to Sell, a superior sample of House Blocks and Posts, at the West End General Store, Karangahape Road. —E. Taylor. WANTED, a good General Servant for a small family, where a Nursemaid is kept.—For address, apply at this office. ANTED, Tenders for Building a Chimney—Apply to T. A. Hicks, Mount Eden. ANTED to BTjy; s^_rld Cottages of from four to six rooms each in or near to the city. Price, from £100 to _C2_o each. Alse an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottage near to Wynyord Pier. Price not to exceed (with the Cottage) .£275.—E C. Greenwood, Auc tioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market House. ANTED, to remind Shareholders in the Otago Gold Mining Company, that applications for their names to be placed on the new register, for either paid-up or non-paid-up shares, must be made in the month of December, 1875.—W. Flood. ANTED to BUY, a four or five roomed Cottage in the vicinity of Hobson, Grey, or Wakefleld-streets.—W. Flood, 5, Exchange. ANTED, a good General Servant —Apply to Mrs Hesketh, Epsom antedTlo^o0 _VISITORS to the Ellerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refreshments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided for on shortest notice. ANTED to SELL, about three acres Land, situated on Great l*orthßoad, close by the late Superintendent's residence. Price, £50; one-half can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year.—Address "Land." Stab office. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to snpply all kinds of Timber, 5 Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch. ANTED, a respectable Girl.— Apply to Mrs Easdown, Queen-street. ANTED, Middle-aged Female for the country; Man Cook, wages 40s ; handy 1 Boy, and Ploughman—Hannaford's Registry, High -1 street. ANTED KNOWN, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Abchiteot, 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. WAN USD JUNOWJN, that D. Goldie ia prepared to lupply' all. kinds of Timber and other Building materials, tncludln Sashes, Doom, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, Ac, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream; usual superior quality. No fear of disappointment. —R, Alison, Willow Greye, Beach Road, Devonport,



WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, 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, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, WANTED, a steady Man, with a boy or wife preferred, who c»n milk, to drive milk into town ; good wastes and board at present, and house and garden very shortly.—Apply Mr Cairns, Mangare, by Onehunga. WANTED. 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <?«.' at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store* Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager Wif NTED Known, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRICES. Ladie»' and Children's Leather Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s Cd, and 7s 6d; Ladies' Kid Boots, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, and 6s 6d. A New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED, 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 sell the most delicate fabriG even when used immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Bold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c, Queen-street. S~TRAWBERRIES and GKEAM, of the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' Parnel Nursery. PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. pONSO N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment Shelly Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ON SALE, Ex Star of Germany, Macgreeror, &c. Dried Apples. Hill and Hsrtridge's Fishing Lines New Ling Pish. Quicksilver A general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables- Preserved Potatoes in Jf and %-cwts. J. and T. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels ; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'s best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rods, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle ' Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875. Soe Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. F. E. COMPTON, Queen-street Wharf. UNITED NEW ZEALAND MENSER VANTS' ASSOCIATION. General Meeting EVKRY MONDAY EVENING at the British Hotel, Queen-street, at 8 15 pm, where members and those wishing to join the Association are invited to attend. Masters desirous of obtaining suitable servants, and servants out of employment can receive full particulars of vacancies by application addressed under cover to the Chairman, No. 37, In surance Buildings, Queen-street. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-street. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views oe the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. _?he finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. tST Children's Portraits taken instantaneonsi . *_» TMTAC HINERY. W. VICKERT, In returning thanks to his numerous customers and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. mo CARPENTERS. TENDERS are invited up to 2 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, 18th instant, for Erecting Two-storey Premises in Grey-street, for Mr Teasdale. Plans and particulars at the office of T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. TEMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY. —A Special General Meeting of the above Society will be held in the Congregational School room, Newton, on TUESDAY next, 14th instant, at half-past 7 p.m. Business of importance.—JAMES COX, Secretary. Auckland, December 11,1875. HE ONLY ONES IN THE COUNTRY. In GENTS' RINGS, just received, per Overland Mail. Call and see them—the Duke's Motto—at F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. 0~' UlOrirOLb MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Shareholders is hereby convened to be held at the Company's Office, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNES DAY, the 22nd December, at 12 o'clock noon. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 13th December, 1875. TO LET, a Shop in Hobson street, two rooms, large yard, and stable.—Apply to Governor Browne Hotel. LOST, on Saturday. 11th instant, a Setter Pup. Anyone returning the same will be rewarded, otherwise they will be prosecuted.— Fred R. Alderton, Seafield View, Auckland. JOHN GRAHAM, from County Armagh, Ireland, who went to Australia twelve years since, and subsequently came to New Zealand, is requested to communicate with his Neice, Dora Graham, No, 38, GP.O, Auckland. NO. 3 [COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. » Monthly Inspection Parade on THURSDAY EVENING, 16th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Every member particularly requested to be present. Uniform—Full dress. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. December 13,1875. ENDERS required for Raising three Wooden Bouses in Hobson-street. For particulars apply to Mr Dixen. Baker, at the Catting. Tenders to be in by Monday, the 19th,at 12 o'clock. TO LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-bnildings, with large concrete well, in cluding six and-a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, the Two Shops in Queen-street, at present occupied by Mr Dyson, Draper. — Apply R. Home, Insurance Build ings. •. N SALE—The Original and Genuine Dr Townsend's Compound Extract of SAR3APAIULLA ROBERION & CO., Agents, Durham-street. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the JEvm?ara. S-_ut Offloe, Wyndham •trwt,



CHORAL SOCIETY.—The per formance of " The Messiah" has been fixed for the 23rd instant. All old members and members of the late Onehunga Choral Society are invited to assist. First practice T O-M ORR O W—W. BRIDSON, Hon. Sec. T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Sole Lessee G.W.Collier. Stage Manager .. .. R. W. Lawrence. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), 13th DECEMBER. Vff- Miss CARRY GEORGE in "Blow for Blow !" B3F- Mis JENNIE NYE in "Two Gregories!" IW BLOW FOR BLOW TO-NIGHT. "®R piTY HALL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. E. D. DA V I E S, Premier Ventrti.oc_t._st op the World ! Assisted by his Daughter, MISS EVA NORAH DAVIES, PIAKISTE. MRS. T. EMPSON, Vocalist. LES FRERES D U VILLE, Intrepid Gymnast Extraordinaire. MR. T. EMPSON, Eocentbio Comedian. Admission: First-class, Ss; Second, 2s; Third. Is. CHAS. WETGHTMAN, Business Manager for E. D. Davies. AB A Z A A R In aid of the WHAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANSE FUND Will be held in the City Hall on 15th, 16th, and * 17th December. ■Tjl RAD I CATION OF SCAB. EAST COAST DISTRICT. Tenders will be received until the 20th December, 1875, for Purchasing and Boiling-down from 27,000 to 30,000 Scabby Sheep in the East Coast District. Pull particulars may be obtained on application to H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioners, Auckland. T^r O T I C E. Mr. Teoup will address the Electors of Franklin at Howick on Friday evening, the 17lh instant, at 7.30 p.m.; and at Papakura Public Hall, on Monday, 20th instant, at 8 p.m. N.B.—To save electors the inconvenience of travel ling 1 ong distances to hear the views of candidates, any of tho others arc invited to attend and speak after Mr. Troup. ST. JAMES' LITERARY ASSOCIATION, The Half-yearly Business Meeting will be held TO-NIGhT, in the Session House, at half past seven. Membeis are requested to be punctual. D. R. CALDWELL, Secretary. LOST, a White Poodle Dog, without tail.—The finder will be rewarded on bringing the same to F, Voigt. Bootmaker, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy^Hotel. rpO LET, a Marine Residence, com- JL manding a view of the harbour ; entrance from Grahame-street.—Apply to R. Bartley, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, Nelson-street, near Gasworks. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. t3T References at the Star Office. FOR SaLK, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 63, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 60, Maulru, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOP PET, No. 8, Queen-street. MEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE. On the first of January, 187G, will be published, al the Office of the Otago Daily Times and Witness Com pany (Limited/, Duntdin, the First Number of the ' NEW ZEALAND MAGAZINE : A Quarterly Journal of General Literature, to be Edited by a Committee consisting of the following gentlemen: Professor G. S. Sale, Dunedin; Professor J. M. Brown, Christchurch; Professor D Macgregor, Dunedin ; Captain F. W. Hutton, Dunedin; Rev. R. L. Stanford. The "New Zealand Magazine" is intended to b< open for the expression of all shades of opinion, anc for the discussion of.; all questions of general oi Colonial interest. Many of the best known writers in all parts of th< Colony have already announced their intention oi becoming contributors. Subscription for the year, Ten Shillings. Ordei from any Bookseller. A limited number of Advertisements will be printec with each number of the Magazine. Scale: £2 pei page per insertion; or £5 per page per annum, Communications to be addressed to the The Editors Museum, Dunedin. Subecriptionsand advertisements to beforwardec to The Manager, Rattray-street, Dunedin. POST-OFFICE HOTEL GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartment; for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms alwayi available. Good dry Sample-rooms, TpOMAS~URWIN, Proprietor. mo THE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA, Gentlemen-,— The day is fast approaching whei yon will be called upon to exercise the privilege anc birthright of British subjects, to elect a member t. represent your interests in the next Parliament o New Zealand. As a candidate for your suffrages, I feel called npoi to state, for your consideration, that I am of opinioi that as a means whereby to secure the confidence ant attachment of the people, and maintain the peace order, and good government of New Zealand on _ sound and permanent basis, It is desirable to declari and recognise the principle that every effort shoulc be made to secure Insular separation of the Northen and Southern Islands of New Zealand, by thi Thalweg of Cook's Straits, with a Federal Govern ment; the details of which will, no doubt, have t( be arranged by many compromises. I am further of opinion that unless federal separa tion can be brought about satisfactorily, to reconoil. present conflicting interests, Auckland should a' once resort to every constitutional means of aglta tion to secure to itself both financial and legislativ. powers of self-government, and claim to decide iti own constitutional future; and but of an ampl. customs revenue of £300,000 (throe hundred thousanc pounds) make provision for securing the payment 0 a fair shaie of the public debt. I am, Gentlemen, &c, Ac, WALTER LEE. Albert-street, November 25,1875 ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITI MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand Intcriptions Accwrate and Beautiful. US' Plans and Prices fbke from JOHN LEGGE bculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



rpENDERS REQUIRED FOE DEBENTURES TO BE SOLD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT, 1875. First Issue, £20,000. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, the 20th day of December, 1875, from persons willing to purchase Debentures to be sold by the Public Build ings Commissioners under the authority of the Public Buildings Act, 1875, and secured on the pieces of land set forth iv Schedule 2 of the said Act. The total amount proposed to be issued at present is £20,000. The Debentures bear interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum payable half-yearly. The Principal to be repaid at par, by the application to annual drawings or 1 per cent Sinking Fund The Debentures wiU be issued in amounts of £100 each Part of the property upon which the Debentures are charged is at p esent leased, and produces an annual income of £1609 per annum, being sufficient to cover the Interest and Sinking Fund on the amount of Debentures now proposed to be issued. A portion of the old Supreme Court Site remains to be leased, together with o.her valuable properties. No more Debentures will be issued until the rents equal the annual charge for Interest and Sinking Fund. Tenders to state the amount proposed to be given for each Debenture of £100. G. GREY, Superintendent. WSMITH, .Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Good 3 delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied. ASSENGURS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular -*s_frAk traders to all the principal ports of _£jL3_t_3^V New Zealand. They are clipper Bhips, Al at Lloyds, and commanded — K___\Jf________J by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodavion roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almoßt regular intervals. Full particulars on application to LEVIN & CO., __ Agents. mo CONNOISSEURS. Sto^e Cameo Brooches Stone Cameo Earrings Stone Cameo Studs, Sleeve Links, Pins and Rings. B&~ No charge for looking, at F. H. LEWISSON'S, Queen-street, Auckland. OOALS! COALS! COALS!—To the Inhabitants of Onehunga —J. Bycroft and Co. beg to intimate that thty are prepared to deliver beat Screened Bay Coal in bags, in any part of One hunga, for 358 per ton. :''" •*''*' . B. TONKS.J [R. 0. CARR. TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE. CHRTSTMAS FRUITS, OILMEN'S STORES, COCOA, CONFECTIONERY, BOTTLED FRUITS, STARCH, Ac, Ac, Ac. B. TONES A CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Tuesday) at 11 o'clock, 60 cises New Currants 20 barrels ditto 20 boxes Californian Muscatels 25 ditto Kleme Raisins 20 ditto Muscatels 20 cases Bell and Black's Vestas 11 bales Grey and Brown Paper 3 ditto Tea paper 40 cases Colmau's Starch 5 ditto Candied Peel 6 ditto Jujubes, Senior's 10 ditto Confections, ditto 19 bags Be%ns 20 kf g.. Bi-carbonate Soda 3 bales Paper Bags 10 cases Bottled fruits 10 ditto French Prunes Arrowroot, Blacklead. Blacking Corks, Chocolate, Cocoa Curry Groats, Herrings, Mustard Pickles, SulpUur, Salt Tartaric Acid etc., etc, etc, 8 cases Carrots and Onions ; B. TONKS R O. CARR MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1875. LEASES OF VALUABLE HOSPITA. ; ENDOWMENTS IN SUBURBS OF ' AUCKLAND. THE undersigned have been instruc ted by His Honor the Superintendent to offer for Sale by public auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, at twelve o'clock noon, on the above date, The LEASE of the following Endowments, for a term of 21 years:— l Seven Allotments, being part of lot 24 of section p 6 of the suburbs of Auckland, situate at Epsom between the roads known as Owen's Road and Gillies' Road, subdivided as under— f Lot Area a, r. p. 6 3 12 c 7 8 1 25 S 3 3 19 1 9 S 2 12 r 10 3 2 87 11 3 0 18 12 3 0 0 Allotment No 13 of sectionl2, suburbs of Auek l land, containing 14a and 36p, situate on the Onehunga Road, near the hoyal Oak Hotel; possession to be delivered on Ist January, 1876 , Allotment No 14a of section 12 of the suburbs of Auckland, containing 4a and lr, situate on the road from the Harp of Erin to the Royal Oak Hotel s Conditions:—A valuation to be assessed by the S Superintendent shall be payable to the Lessee at the expiration of his lease, for any buildings erected by him. Plans may be seen at the Mart. B. TONES & CO. , TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14. | ALBUMS. ALBUMS. 1 rpHE Subscribers will sell at tbe JL Booms, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 14th Inst, i at 11 o'clock, A small lot of very handsomely embossed and illuminated Photographic Albums, suitable 1 lor Christmas presents. J SAMUEL COCHRANE A SON, Auctioneers. 1 9 _ 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14. i 8 AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. , L. W. EATON. WILL sell by auction at his Mart on Tuesday, December 14, at 11 o'clock, 9 • 25 tons Canterbury FLOUR, Wood and Wilson's best brands, in sacks, hundreds, and fifties, • in lots to suit purchasers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. 9 __________' 8 11 O'clook Sharp. l CORN EXCHANGE. ( HOPS ! *HOPS ! HOPS ! EX S.S. MACGREGOR FROM SAN FRANCISCO. 1 GEO. W. BINNEY i. "..■-« ■ WILL sell by public auction ai the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, th< 15th inst, at 11 o'clock sh»rp, 83 biles California Hops. A first-class samph < just landed ex as Macgregor from Sax Francisco. 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B. TONES.] [*• °« OAB^ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. EXTENSIVE SALE OF PROPERTIES AT CHELTENHAM (NORTH SHORE), ONEHUNGA, MOUNT EDEN, PANMURE, BRIGHTON, &c, &c, &c. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE MRS. SHEPHERD. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by the Trustees of the late Mrs. Shepherd, to sell by auotion, on Wednesday, December 15, at 12 o'clock, The Unsold Properties in the above Estate, Particulars in a few days. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS. IMPORTANT UNRESERVED SALE OP VALUABLE FREEHOLD, CITY, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WIL LIAM MORRIN. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Executors of the lata William Morrin, to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Kort-street, on Wednesday, 15th December, at 12 o'clock. Without Reserve, Tne following Real Estate of the said William ! Morrin, comprising in the CITY. HOBSON-STREF,T— Sub-divisions of Allotments 20, 21. and 22, Section 35, City, viz :— Lots 3 and 4, 20ft each to Hobson-street, ad joining Hawkeswood's Foundry. ' Lot 6, corner of Hobson and Brunswick-streets, 25ft by 60ft, Lots 9 and 10, 20ft each to Hobson-street, ad joining Mr Leahy's residence. HOBSON-STREET— Part of Lot 18, Section 28, City, corner of Hobson and Pitt-streets, situated im mediately opposite Wellington-street, and be tween the United Methodist Free Church and Brooklyn House VINCENT-STREET— Part of Lot 6, of Subdivision c! Allotments 15 to. 19, Section 28, City, 4ftfrontage to Vincents'reet by 62ft to a Lane. WELLINGTON AND HEPBURN-STREETS— Lot of Subdivision of Allotments 18.19. and 20, Sec tion 47, City, 41ft frontage to Wellington street by 93ft to H epburn-street. VICTORIA AND CHAPEL-STREETS— Fart of Allot ment 2, Section 21, City, 38ft 6in frontage to Victoria-street, by 56ft 9in to Chapel-street, with the two Shops and Dwelling-houses thereon erected, as now occupied by Messrs Haszard and Andrews, grocers, and C. Fossett, draper. ALBERT-STREET-Paxt of Lot 22, Section 31, City, 24ft frontage to Albert-street, with comfortable four-roomed Cottage thereon, held under lease at a nominal rent, for an unexpired term of about i__ years. SUBURBS. UPPER Q UEEN-STREET—Subdivision of Allotment 7, Section 7, Suburbs, comprising about 27 Lot ■ being Lots 4 to 6, each 33ft frontage to Queen-stre and adjoining Mr Butt's residence Lots 12 tols, each 33ft frontage to Queen-str Lot 16, 40ft frontage to Qu^en-street, corner • East-street, opposite York Botel Lot 17, 40ft to Queen-street, by 96ft to E street ' Lots 18 to 21, each 33ft to Queen-street Lots 22 and 23, each 42ft to Queen-street, 100 ft to Canada-street Lots 24 to 27, each 33ft to Queen-street Lots 28,110 ft to Queen-street Lots 34 and 35, each 33ft to Canada-street Lot 36,40 ft to Pitt-street, and 49ft to Canada street Lot 87, 33ft to East-street Lot 41, 36ft to Canada-street Lot 42, 20ft to Pitt-street, by 151 ft to Canada street Lot 31 j 3S feet frontage to East-street. FREEMAN'S BAY— Allotments 1. 2, 3, 4. 5, 6.7, and 8, Section 19, Suburbs, containing 1 acre 2 roods 19 perches, situated at the comer of College and Franklin Roads SO TTTU NEWTON— Xots 6 and 7, Section 6, of Sub division of Allotments 14,15, and part of 13, Sec tion 7. Suburbs, 87ft 6in toKegent-street, by 110 ft to Oxford-street,with Brick House thereon erected SPRINGBANK, PONSONBY— Lots 41 and 42, of Sub-division of Suburban Allotments 32 and 33, Section 8, 80ft frontage to Brown-street REMUERA -Allotment 11, Section 16, Suburbs, con taining 12 acres 1 rood 21 perches, all fenced, planted, and now in good grass ; situated oppo site the property of s-ir George Arney and the residence of P. Comisky, Esq, REMUERA— Allotment 15 Section 16, Suburbs con taining 8 acres 2 roods, fenced, planted, and in grass, and situated at the foot of Mount Hobson* adjoining the property of J. M. Lennox, vsq REMUERA— Allotments 5 and 7, Section 16, Suburbs, containing 30 acres 29 perches, all securely fenced, and extensively planted with forest and ornamen tal trees, with House and Out-buildings thereon erected as lately occupied by M. Hannaford, Esq, HARP OF ERIN HOTEL— Fart of Allotment 7. Section 12, (suburbs, at the junction of the Great Sooth. Onehunga, and Panmure Roads, having 1,840 links frontage to the Great South Boad, with the extensive block of buildings thereon erected, known as the Harp of Erin Hotel. COUNTRY. OKURA— Lot 29. Parish of Okura, County of Eden containing 479 acres, known as Somerville's Claim, and adjoining Mr. Kelly's property, Dairy Flat TTA^G^EEI-Allotment 44 and Southern portion of Allotment 42, Parish of Hiknrangi, County of , Mart den, 120 acres BAY OF ISLANDS-All that parcel of Land in the County of Hokianga, containing 106 acres more or less, bounded on the north by the Waitukupa. hau stream, on the south, by the Waima River and Waitohara Creek KAIPARA— I,7S4 acres known as Puke Otua, bounded by the Eaipara River, Wharauroa Creek, and Waipu Kaihu Creek. * MONGONUI— Allotment 158, of the Township, con» taining 2 roods 20 perches, fronting the Beach. Road QUEENSTOWN, ONEHUNGA-JjoUi 7, 8. 9, and 10 of Subdivision of Lot 2, Section 15, of Subdivisien of allotment 8. Section I£, situate in the Mann-, kau. Parish of Waitemata, immediately opposite the Landing-plaoo. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14. CLIPPER AND LEVER CLOCKS. GUITARS, VIOLINS, ACCORDIANS. THE subscribers will sell at tlie Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 14th inst, at 11 o'clock, 10 cases Clipper, Gilt Oolnm, and Lever Clocks, ALSO, Guitars, Violins and Bows, Concertinas, Accor dions, Month Harmonica!, Violin Strings, and Resin, &c., 4c, Ac. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. At 11 o'Clock Sharp. C 3 O R N EXCHANGE. MAIZE, CHEESE, HAMS AND BACON, JAMS, Ac, Ac GEO. wTbINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Cora Exchange, on Wedneiday, the 15th inst, at 11 o'clock, 00 sacks Fiji Maize 13 cases Cheese 2 cases Hams and Bacon, Watt and Co., In cloth 1 case „ „ bare 10 bags „ „ 38 cases Peacock's 21b Jams 30 cases „ Tart Fr< its 2 cases Hawkins' Bulk Java 3 boxes Pipes 300 bags Bran 20 bags Barley Dust _. - ,____,___. , Terms at sale. CORN EXCHANGE. CHAIRS ! CHAIRS! CHAIRS! IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAL OF THE LIZZIE FOX FROM NEW YORK, VIA DUJSEDIN. GEO. W. BIN.N EV, WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, immediately on the arrival j of-the Lizzie-Fox from New York via Dunedin, . 189 cases OKaiw. * V V : ftoftri.. St P.'"*.