tiot Nena Sahib. Yacob Khan is in close confinement at Cabool. Ship-joiners and carpenters on the Clyde Jl'-; have resolved not to submit to the proposed f~ Oi,jeduction of wages, and those employed by C "v jjL[der, Wingate, Henderson, and. Somons Ski-. /V 'e^itruck work. ■M "■*"■■' of the Tiber are rising and an " N 6 JwmS *s *eared- \Aventy-one lives were lost during Sat u'day's and Sunday's gale on the -Scottish coasfc. A ship, supposed to be the Pontiac, from Snnderland for Bombay, has been burned at sea. Twenty-six of her crew perished. A dispatch to the Daily Neios from Berlin says it is reported that Great Britain has formally and finaily refused to take part in the International Law Conference, which Russia proposes to re-open at St. Peters burg. A Berlin letter says that Bismarck has received a copy of the anti-Papal pamphlet from Mr Gladstone. Turkey i 3 about to construct a railroad i'rom Kerbola to Bagdad, thus connecting two great central Asiatic trade point. There is considerable alarm in London in consequence of the discovery of eight cases of small-pox on the steamship Abbotsford at the Victoria Docks, undergoing repairs for damages sustained by colliding with the steamer Indus, while on the passage from Antwerp to New York. The cases were removed to the hospital. At a recent meeting of Roman Catholic Unions in London, resolutions were passed declaring that the loyalty of Catholics were not affected by the Papal infallibility dogma.

FOREIGN NEWS.

THE VATICAN CAUSES THE FRANCO GERMAN WAR.

Berlin, December 6. —Prince Bismarck, in the course of his reply to Herr Windhorst in the Reichstag, said : " I am in possession of conclusive evidence that the (Ecumenical Council was cut short on account of the Franco-German war. The Council's vote •would have been very different had the French been victorious. I know from the very best sources that Napoleon was dragged into the war, very much against his will, by Jesuitical influences. At the eleventh hour he determined on peace, and kept his resolution half an hour. Ulti mately he was overpowered by persons re Dresentinsr the Vatican." A GERMAN IMPERIAL BANK.

The Federal Council has accepted the principle of an Imperial bank and agreed to the conditions submitted by the Government for the cession or the Bank of Prussia to the Empire. Archbishop Manning obtained an audience of the Pope, who, in receiving him expressed the fnllesfc confidence in the progress of Catholicism in England, despite the present misrepresentation of the policy of the Church. The Carlists have laid siege to Berga, fifty miles from Barcelona. The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously adopted the motion for the immediate con sideration of the subject of Garribaldi's pension. News is received here of the illness of the Czar of Russia.

Theirs say* Italian unity was irrevocably accomplished, and if France wishes to preserve the friendship of Italy she must re cognise this fact, and not adopt a clerical policy towards that country. The partisans of Prince Alphonso, son of ex-Queen of Isabella, have been lately very active in their endeavors to effect a restora tion of the monarchy by placing the Prince upon the throne, and the support of Presi dent to accomplish this purpose has been sought. Serrano, however, has refused all overtures, despite the generous guaran tees made by the f rince. A telegram to the titandjprd from Madrid says thirty arrests were made in connection with the recent mutiny.

The Pope has absolutely refused to recom mend the Bishops imprisoned in Brazil to resign their Sees as a measure for reconcilia tion of their differences with the Govern ment.

CUBA.

STEAMER SUNK —THIRTY LIVES LOST,

Havana, December 4 —The Spanish coast ing steamer Tomas Brooks, from Santiago de Cuba for Guantanamo, struck yesterday morning on Morrillo, near Guant&namo, and sunk immediately. About thirty lives were lost.

The Cuban insurgents are operating lively and successful. In an engagement at San Cregorio recently sixty soldiers were killed, much booty captured, and the village fired. The Spanish garrison surrendered after a fight. A party of twenty-five Spanish soldiers of artillery garrisoning Fort St. Hilaceo, in the Central Department, Cuba, revolted, and seizing a coasting schooher, under threats of death, ordered the captain to take them to Key West. St Thomas, or any neighbouring Island. The Captain set sail, ran the. vessel aground on a neighbouring key, and went to the nearest military post and notified the commander, who arrested the deserters. Eleven were shot the next day, and the rest imprisoned.

ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.

UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER OF GENERAL MITRE WITH HIS ARMY.

Bnenos Ayres, December 4.—lt is officially announced that General Mitre, having been defeated and finding himself closely pursued by Government forces, proposed terms of capitulation, which were rejected. He finally surrendered, unconditionally, with to army, and peace has been restored in the province of Bnenos Ayres, Government troops are in pursuit of Drendodo, whose advanced guard has been defeated.

AMERICAN NEWS.

Twenty-three bodies in all have been re covered from the wreck ef the steamer Empire at New Orleans. The schooner Augusta went ashore at Point Maitland, Ontario, on Tuesday night, four of the crew were froze to death. William Blake, a member of the California Board of Brokers, has suddenly departed »rth about ten thousand dollars belonging to other people, and entrusted to him for "the Purchase of stocks.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. v, _f Pakebas with Kingites- Moflafc, the Pakeha-Maori of Te Kuiti, has jnat completed machinery which drives six ««ajl flour-mills at a place called Mataruru. «*m thought a good deal ©f for his clever in r ere are now seven Europeans resid es at Te Kniti. The last one went up Om te» was one of the late immigrants.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Prom enr own Correspondent.) rm -_ T This day. mh*!a W l aiotaQi got rold last night in the inwSs 8t() P8 0Q a three-foot reef, where it jUs^*ith a small leader, aim™.* i*^ 0* London hoisting machinery is t^l^ed. They will get steam up nn j.jic f -s*tj"icb Court met aud adjonrned cm.. ?orrow without entering on the CMe*sH down for hearing.

WELLINGTON.

|" Press Telegram Agency.) . This day. XMpara? f c Marmion haa sailed for

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) , This day. Settlement of Threatened Hostilities

The Ngatirangi tribe have identified them selves with Tapuaka, causing serious com plications. F.feS. Hamlin, Esq., interviewed the Tapuaka, and induced them to dismantle their war pa and postpone hostilities until the visit of Sir Donald McLean, who is expected daily.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

WELLINGTON,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Annual Regatta—Shipping Matters

A most unusual apathy exists regarding the holding of an annual regatta on .Anniver versary Day, and unless a sudden determina tion is come to, and carried out promptly, Welling bon will be without a regatta for the first time since its foundation.

There is not a vacant berth at the wharf at present.

The St. Kilda is placed on the slip

People are very indignant at Sir Dillon Bell's stupid answer, in refusing the use of the House of Representatives Chamber for a ball to the Governor, and the Ball Com mittee are much put about by the refusal. Sir Dillon may look out for a witherwringer for this some day. Attempted fc'uiclde by a Grocer. A respectable small grocer named Hough ton, attempted to commit suicide yesterday afternoon by tying a 5G lb. weight to his feet and jumping down his own well. The neigh bours heard the splash, and suspecting something, rushed to the •well in time to rescue Houghton. He is rather eccentric in manner sometimes, though a steady man generally.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Shipping.-An English Arrival- Sailed ; Pretty Jane for Poverty Bay and Auckland. Arrived : Clarence, from London with immigrants. The Health Officer has not returned from her ; Celestial Queen from Lyttelton. Municipal Elections.—Railway Mis management The nomination of candidates for the Municipal Council takes place on Thursday. Very little interest is shewn, and there is no candidate announced as yet.

Complaints re railway management con tinue on the. increase, and no attention is paid to them by the authorities.

Prospecting Party. Two settlers of Poverty Bay intend start ing up the coast on a prospecting tour. They commence at Hiknrangi. Major Ropata is supporting them warmly.

DUNEDIN.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day.

Alexander Wilson, M.A., of Auckland, was recommended by the Board of Advice, and to-day appointed English Master at the High School for twelve months. Montack was appointed French Master. " At the Supreme Court today, Isabella Cyle was sentenced to six months' imprison ment, for stealing from the person of William Arrach.

0. Bowen telegraphs from Palmerston good news from the diggings. i? Water scarce at the reefs. The alluvial is rich. There is a new rush to Daintree.

The Star's correspondent on the other hand says that reliable letters from Queenstown miners advise th«ir friends to remain. The heat is stated to be remarkable, sufficient to cause shiploads to return without landing. At one rush—out of a population of a hun dred, the death rate is one per day. The first reported diggings aro worked out, only those who can afford to prospecb the back country are successful.

Impoitant Wool Sale. At Messrs. Wright and Stephenson's opening wool sale there was a very large attendance, and prices were very satisfactory, more especially in view of cablegrams just published. The quantity offered was suit able for American buyers, being chiefly con fined to light conditioned wool. Of greasy there were catalogued 1,100 bales, and there were sold at auction £300 ; privately," £150.

Demand for Labour.

The labour market is reported as never healthier. Plenty of work and to spare for skilled and ordinary labour, even unsuitable people getting employed. Wages are firm. Useful servants of all kinds are scarce.

The Nelson's immigrants were opea to engagement yesterday. Farm servants were engaged from £52 to £80 ; married couples, £85 to £100.

Criminal Sessions

Five commoa and six special jury cases are set down for trial.

Entertainment to Transit Observers

The Otago Institute will, on the Swatara's return, entertain the French and American observation parties.

Additional Priests.

Father Coleman, who arrived by the Janet Cowan, brought oat two priests and four nuns.

Fatal Accidents in Southland. Two fatal accidents occurred in Southland. A little girl named Young was watching her father burning some flax on his property, and during her father's absence went too close to the fire, which caught her clothes, which was almost entirely consumed before assistance was rendered. She died a few hours afterwards. At Eden Vale a man named John Weir received injuries from a horse bolting, and died a quarter of an hour afterwards. The accident happened before his son's eyes.

Burned to Death. The Star has the following particulars of the Drybread accident on Sunday night. The deceased, who was one of the oldest residents in the place, had been in the town ship all day and went home. It is con jectured that in lighting a lamp he must nave set fire to the hut. Next morning the nearest neighbour on getting up found the hut destroyed, and the owner's remains amongst the ruin* burnt entirely to cinders, nething save the head being left.

CHRISTCHURCH.

' (From our own Correspondent.) This day. Mr Bowen Addresses the Electors- ThoHon C. Bowen,in addressing theelectors Kaipoi yesterday evening, said he had been at called to the Legislative Council -when he joined the ministry, but only accepted it on the understanding that h« was free to offer himself as a candidate for a vacancy on the lower kouse. The first nail in the coffin of provincialism was the Immigration »nd Public Works policy. However, it was no light task for Parliament, and probably would not be completed in two or three sessions. They must begin at the North Island, and need not probably touch the South Island, where two great provinces, Otago and Canterbury, were doing good work. His joining the Ministry would give another Southern member to the Cabinet which was desirable, Then he referred to the compact of 1856. which was made by the followers of the Wakefield Canterbury land laws. He thought it was possible to have one land Jaw for the whole colony, and that two pounds was a fair price. He referredio the Stamp Act and other matters affecting local in terest, and could not see why he should not represent Kaiapoi as well as a "j^f^ mau. Mr Bowen answered t«?v ? ! questions,

and a vote of thanks was moved to him by Dr. Dudley, and seconded by Mr Woodford. It was carried unanimously. The meeting was crowded.

Bcwen's election is certain,

LYTTELTON.

(From our own correspondent.) This day.

The Criminal Sessions opened this morn ing. Judge Gresson gave his farewell address, stating he was going to Nelson. The calendar includes twelve cases.

The regatta judges meet to-day to decide the champion sailing race protests made by the Alert and Saucy Lass against the Pee"r less. There is a doubt as to whether the Albatross takes the race, as, it is stated, she had not to go round the buoy. All bets are suspended. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at seven o'clock this evening.

A writ has been issued from the Supreme Court here, and addressed to the Hon. Colo lonial Treasurer. Ie prohibits him from paying to Hayden Hezekieh Hall, Esq., con tracnors for the San Francisco mail service, any nionej s due to them until an action, now pending in that Court here against them, at the suit of the Rev. John liaven, formerly of Christchurch, i 3 satisfied.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day

The dinner to the American and French officers of the transit of Venus Expedition will be given by the members of the Otage Institute on Friday next.

SCRATCHING OF ISLESMAN.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —On two occasions the New Zealand Herald has lately made sarcastic remarks re specting my stable. To-day this paper asks the question whylslesman was not scratched twenty-four hours sooner. On Monday week last Mr Thorpe informed me Islesman was hurt by jumping him over a stone wall, and called Mr Lawton, the veterinary surgeon, to look at him, who put a stitch or two in his leg below the knee, and said that within forty-eight hours he thought lu would be all right again, but he had received a wound above the knee cutting a vein which afterwards caused the leg to swell to such an extent as to bar Mm for racing. On Thurs day morning I received such information, and scratched him as soon as I could get inio to\*H about 12 o'clock that day, although I had no right to do so. as if it had rained vet y heavily for a few dayß longer, and the races postponed for a week, I might have won the prizes instead, of losing all chance by scratching the horse. Islesman will be at the Junction stables tomorrow, and any person wishing to seethe state the horse is in can do so. It is a very easy matter for a writer of a paper to scribble anything at the end of the pen, but it certainly is no en couragement to a person bearing all the ex pense of training and entry money to own a horse in the community.—lam, &c,

Edward Pekkins,

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

The following events came off too late for insertion in our 3'esrerday's issue :— Putting the Stone—Prize, £1 ; Wadbam, 1 ; White, 2 ; Bruce, McPhersoo, and another competed. Mile Race (Handicap)—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £1 ; C. Hopkins, 130 yards, 1 ; J. Jamieson, 75 yards, 2 ; W. L. Fagan, 150 yards, 3; also started T. Tannor, scratch ; E. Lowe, 75 yards ; W. McMillan, 100 yards. Hopkins made the pace very hot, and at the end of the 2nd round it was evident the others would not catch him. A fine race betwten Jamieson and Fagan. Time 4 minutes 52 seconds. QuVrter-mile Handicap.—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £1. T. Tanner, scratch, Ist ; F.. Nolan, 8 yards, 2nd ; E. Davy, 8 yards. 3rd. Also started. D. Malone, scratch ; E. O'Hare, 8 yards, O. Kelly, 12 yards ; W. Tanner, 12 yards ; D. White, 16 yards ; C. Hopkins, 1G yards. Some time was occupied in the start owing to the fractiou&ness of some of the competitors; when, at leßgth, the pistol went off, one of the best starts of the meeting was effected. White made the running at first, but after 200 yards T. Tanner came through with one of his rushes, and going by everyone with the utmost ease, took the lesd before turning into the straight. Nolan stuck to him well, but without avail, as he won by two yards. Davy, four yards off, 3rd. Steeplechase, 1,200 yards, Ist prize, £4; 2nd prize, £1. Dowd, 90 yards, Ist; T. Tanner, scratch, 2nd ; O. Kelly, 60 yards, 3rd. Also started —J. Donovan, 30 yards ; E. Davy, 60 yards ; E. Lowe, 60 yurds ; W. Lowe, 60 yards. Dowd at once, on the signal being given, made tracks at a pace which rather surprised the lookers on. "Fe kept his lead to the end, and won by 20 yards, though Tanner might have been closer had he persevered. This' concluded the programme. In the evening, according to annoHHcement, a display of Greworks took place in the Gardens, which was witnessed by nearly 500 persons. The display consisted of jet pieces, rockets, Eoman candles, prismatic fires, blue lights, &c, and was in the highest degree successful. The exhibition was under the management of Mr Alexander (?). This is another novelty introduced by the spirited proprietors of the Gardens, and is one which is likely to attract large crowds of visitors to this delightful holiday resort*as~soon as people generally are aware of the liberal style in which every entertainment is car ried oat. The spectators returned to town by a special train at 9 o'clock p.m., a fare well volley of rockets being sent up as the trains passed the gardens. A well-assorted programme Nof athletic sports and other amusements for the 29fch instant will shortly be published.

YESTERDAY'S RACING.

[Concluded.]

Consolation Handicap.—Mr. W. Walters' Yatterina, aged, Bst7 lb (French), 1; Mr. Walters' b h Kingfisher, 0. This was vir tually a walk over for Yatterina, with whom Mr. Walters declared to win. Hack Race, 10 soys, entrance £1 ; distance, 1 mile : Mr. A K. Taylor's Warwick, 1 ;• Mr. Walters' Pacific, Mr. Stubbing's La Marguerite, Mr. Lupton's Mabel, and Mr. Campbell's bay colt also started, but had no chance with Warwick, who ran right away from his rivals. A private match between the Arrow and Highflyer was spoilt by the former coming to grief soon after the start, and leaving his opponent to canter round by himself. The racing''on the last day was considerably in ferior to Saturday's sport, the handicaps appearing to be rather loosely constructed. In the Steeplech'aie the number of accidents caused the remark that hardly one of the jockeys.fcnew how to ride a race of the kind. The trains worked well, and the crowd were taken out and back again without accident.

CROWN PRINCE GOLD MINING CO.

At the special meeting of this company, this afternoon, there was a good attendance of shareholders. Mr G. S. Graham, who was the chairman, read a statement "of the accounts, which Bhowed that the company a account at the Bank was overdrawn £1,994, and that a writ had been served upon the company by the National Bank for £500. The directors had already made themselves personally liable for the debts, and could do no more. Under these circumstances they invited the suggestions of the shareholders. Mr Marshall proposed that the Company be wound up under the section 59 of the Mining Companies Act, 1872. Mr H. Persy seconded the motion, which, on being j?ut to the meeting, was carried. This was all the business. __^_^_^_

THJ_EVENIN^T-Ui > TDEBDAY, JANtfAfiY 5, 1875.



The b.s. Macgregor is to leave at daybreak to-morrow morning.



WANTED, a Boy, must be strong and accustomed to the Blacksmithing.— Apply J. C. Currie, Queen-street. \\; ANTED to LET, a House in Sea s'<^ field View.—Apply at Bennett's Drapery "Warehouse, 172, Queen-street. AINTED, a good useful Lad, to ride for orders ; one accustomed to horses prefeiTed.—Apply at Graf ton Road Store. WANTE L), a good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs Cos grave, Mount Eden. WAITED, a Housemaid ; reference required.—Apply Wajtemata Hotel. IS/ ANTED, a Good Journeyman ' V Painter.—Apply to Wm. Patterson, Kara ngahape Road. \fU ANTED, a Strong Youth to act Vf- as Message Boy.—Aoply to Publisher Star Office. WA IS TED, a. Girl about 16 years > r of ago to proceed to the Bay of Islands.— Apply to Mrs Upton Grey-street I O BUT CHEBS.—Wanted a young -■I- Man. —Apply to J. Longley, Onehuuga. \\J ANTED, a General Servant.— V y Apply to Mrs Cater. Hobart Cottage, Cook street, Auckland. ' &&/ AINTED, a respectable Girl, as V V General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Cleal, Kara ngahaxie Road, near the Windmill. References re quired. . WANTED, a good Saddler.— •Apply to If. Quick, Victoria-street ¥1/ ANTED" to LET, a six-roomed V? Houf c adjoining Mr E. Wayte's. in Seafickl View ; also, a six-roomed Uonse in Franklin Eoad.— Apply Mr Jackman, Kelson-stieet. "XJ^TNYJ-DiTSecond Cook.—Apply VV Occidental Hotel. WANTEj', a situation as Coach man, groom, or cook, can make himself generally useful; good references. —Address C.W.H., Star office, WANTED, a strong Bdy for a Bhorj.—Apply 148, Queen-street. ANYEDT'a Man; one able to plough, &c—Apvly to N. Campbell, Wel lington-street. \&f AJNTED, a good General Servant, * « nndoratanos plain cooking.—Apply between 0 and 1 o'clock to Mrs Nation, St OJeorge s liay JJoad, f'araeU ~\\T ANTED, a Servant for a clergy- TV man's house in the country —Apply at Mrs ' 'arr's, top of jNcwton io_d, between 9 and 11 a m, 011 Thurtdiy. WANTED, a young Man as an Assistant in a General Store; one hwirg experience preferred. Must have good references. -Apply to Fleming acd Stevenson, (Jnehung* WANTED, a General Servant.— Avply io Mrs Rattray, Epsom. ANTED, a Person to take out goods ; a good living obtainable.—Apply to J. Green, Hobiori strett «/ANTED to RENT, for about a ' * fortnitibt. a light Spring Cart or Waggon, with hcrse. —Addrets _.F.,. Btak Office, Auckland, enclosing terms, -^c AN TED, two strong Lads, and a Girl—Apply R. Reeves, Butcher, Uobsoii street. ANTED KNOWN—That I have 100 cases of Apples only Gs per case; Apples 1 lbs. for Is ; Pears, 5 lbs. for Is; Onions, 5 lbs. for (sa. Bo in Time !! For One Week only !! [—Apply to H. Watts, Pitt-street. TTTANTED KNOWN, that Edgar » V and Co 's Pjing and Cleaning Jfstiblish ment his boen IIKiVIOVKD from Hhortland-street to Welie l.y-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery ladies and gentlemen waited upon -for ordes by leaving their address by post, or at tbe oftice, Wcllesleystreet ilast, opposite Golden down Brewery. " WANTED to LET, unfurnished, in one of thr> best localities of Aucklii d, two bedrooms and a sitiin?-room with use of kitchen : all large and airy ; House nearly new : Terni3 very moderate —For ad irest apply Star office. WAITED —By a steady young man to go an an IMPROVER to the House Car penter trade. —Address " W.0.," office of this paper. " ANTED early in March, a good General Servant for Epsom —Apply Mr J Brown, Symonds-street. Reference* required. ANTKD KNOWN, that Mr W. F JONKShas REMOVED his place of business frnm Wellosley-street to those commodious new buildings immediately opposite Mr 1\ McManter's Drapery Warehouse. W. B\ J's customers will receive (ho usual prompt. attentiOD to their corcmaLris, and tin se who hava not favonred him with a call, he respectfully solicits their patronage, 'is many years experience in the Pianofnrta trade in all its branches in Auckland places him in a position to anticipate every want A. large stock of Piwoi and Harmoniums and jv ew Music is always in stock, at the most rnasonable prices. Note the address—W. F. JO <> ES, Pianoforte and Harmonium Toner, Queen-street. WANTED, good General Servants, Housemaids —Apply to Mrs Lucy, Servants Registry office. Victoria-street. l/Q ANTED, 500 tons of Uld » V Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off ' lothing,. &c, at BAT'JYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland — S Moss, Manager AJNTJfiJD KNO W JS.—The uiider signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; alao,be3t Out and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort andOu_tom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Btore. ; Vv. & G. WTNTSTONB. ANTED, the ladies of Auckland to know Mrs Coils' has not disposed of her Kegistry office, or ever had any connec tion with Mrs Home, but on account of increase of business has removed to Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. ■ WA MTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, *c, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bprains, Over-reaches, Bruise., Sores, and Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application, -fcole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street W' AJUTED KJN O W JN, THAT K. D. BYKKS Has just received ex Hydaspes, a fine assortment of Ladies Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Alberts and Chains (Ecglish), Hall marked, Gold Lockets, Alumi nium Chains and Alberts. Nichol Silver Chains and Hpoons, Opera Glasses, Platedware, American and Vienna Clocks The cheapest place in Auckland. Note the address :—K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street, late president of tbe Manchester Watchmakers Association. Watches repaired and guaranieed free of second charge for 12 months. Working men's Watches. ANTED, Purchasers for China Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Dinner Services. &c. Also- Glass Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Com ports, Baskets, Candlesticks, Vases, and Fancy Goods innumerable just landed ex Hydsspes, Wai tangi, &c, at 0. Meritt'a,sl, Victoria-street, few doors above Albert-street. WANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, boa-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red-gum FeHoa*. &c. &c, alwavg on hand. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand ANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n Wakefleld-ttreet in the chape of cutting down the prices of Boots and Shoes, as will be seen by adver tisement, —Garrett Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street. WANTED, Everyboay to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, is 'appointed Sole Agent for EHiman's Celebrated Royal Bmbrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second consignment per Jubilee just opened. ANTED to . fcELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old ftletal.— ALKRISD SAIAJiT, next to Blue Post, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, th^t~i) G oldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moul dings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at the lowest market price, at his Yard , Custom-house street; • WEEK of United Prayer.— Meeting THIS EVEJSJISG at 7.30^.10., at WeUeuley-dtreet Chap*,,



W" ANTED KNOWN, that the PANTHEON" is an Industrial Exhibition, and shcwß what can be done in the way of bupplyiDg Clothing mnde to measue and, well shrunk at a less price than usually paiU for readj-madu Garments. — ford, Potter and Co, Tbe Pantheon, Queen-street ANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS Men's Alpines, from 3si 6d ; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. a large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Duk«s, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie, Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co, The Pantheon, Queen jttreat %]{, ANTED KNOWN, that 'Jhe » ? Pantheon is the only Hoive in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Ve.*ts, from 25s ; Paget and Mourning Coats, fr. m 355; Galatea and Rac Coats, from 20s ; Kiding Habits, from 50s; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds and warranted a good article. 40s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon, Queer-street. %4/AJNIED, to call special attention * V to our 15s Trousers to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly will shrunk. -Iford, Potter Us <;o. The Pantheon Queen- street AiSTi-D KNOWN, that Ford| Potter & Co are ve»y busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call e«rly in the week We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Qneen-sUeet. ' A N T JS D X IN O W IN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLUMBER AND GASCITTBSS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced Business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above O. Staines. Every description of Plumbing, Gairftting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. STOLEN or STRAYED from One hunga, on ov about the 12th of December, a Strawberry HEIFER, branded V on the milking side. A reward of XI will be given if found straying, and £10 for the apprehension and conviction of the offenders if stolen.—Mrs. H. Austin, Symonds-street, Onehunga. P E S 0 M. Mrs. Laman's Pupils will re-assemble on THURS DAY, 14th January. The Evening Dancing Class will re-commence on Wednesday, Oth January. FOUNT), this day, in the * uckland Hotel Dining Room, a Cheque -Apply to the Waiter, pRINOE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager ...MrG. W Collier Scenic Artist Mr Tom Kemp MARKED HTJCCESS or thb EMINENT AMERICAN ARTISTE, AMY STONE. SECOND APPEAR.\NOE OF AMY STONE AS THB CiiICKET. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Jan. 5, FANCHON, THE OKICKET. Fanchon Amy Stone Didier Mr H. F. Stone TO-MORROW (First Time in New Zealand), THE PEARL OF SAVOY. Prlcss of Admission :—Dress Circle, 4s Stalls, is 6d ; Pit, la. Box Plan at Upton's / iDDFbLLOYV'S HALL, Lorne-strket. List Nights of BAKBR'3 GRA.ND HIBERNICON. To night (Tuesday), groat change of Programme. To-morrow (Wednesday;, Farewell Benefit of Mr John Moian. Musical Director .. .. Mr P. W. Cullimore Business Manager .. .. Mr C. Verner A gen t Mr R. B. Wiseman RACES ! RACE - !—'l he Prizes in the Sweepstakes on the Hurdle Race, Steeple chase, and Free Handicap will be paid over Tt>)_ Kveuingat the City Club Hotel— H N aBB<>TT._I I \ 6TJ_Xi±IS JN oO _N a, Ou.'S CELEBRATED COFFEES, EXHIBITION BRAND, KAGLJB BRAND, GROWN BRAND, Axe to be procured at all respectable Grocer* and Storekeepers throughout the Province of Auckland. D. STEPHEN SON & CO., WYHDHAMSTKEET, ATTCKXAND. TO SH IPW RIGHTS AND OTHERS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty year* experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Lessons in Drafting ana laying: off.—Address by letter to W.K.W., Star office. Anckland. O LET, a noe-r-omed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes wilk of the Union Bank. —Appl; to F, L. Prime. _2. Insurance Buildif ga. PKING VIbLA aEMINAuY, PON3ONBY. Mr and .Mrs W. J W. ADDEY request their Pupils t» Re-ats«mble on Mond*y, llvh January. Town Pupils may have Quart rly Tickets for Mr F. Quick's 9 a.m. omnibus by leaving their n»mes at his office. T>OARD OP EDUCATION. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES FOR 1875. In accordance with the 17th clause of the Education Act, 1872, notice is hereby given that the following is the time and pl'ce appointed for the Public Meeting of Householders to Elect a School Committee for PAENELL ;— At the Parnell School, on Tuesday, the 19th Janu ary, at half-past seven p.m. FREDERICK J. MOSS. Secretary HIGH SCHOOL, Symonds-street, bear st. andrbw'b church. The High School, Symonds-street, lately canducted by Mr Fraser, will be opened as a HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, On MONDAY., 25th January, 1875, by MBS SHAY h B GEOR GB. Thl« Institution, wlllba devoted to the thorough education of Girls, and to the preparatory training of Boys up to the age of t<m years _ The health* and central position of the ffigh (school; thel*rge, lofty, and well-ventilated Cl»ss-rooms, wtii<-h will bo fitted with everr requisite for the most Im proved and .uccessf ul methods of instruction, under duly qualified Teacbers ; and the spacious and seques tered Playground, are advantages such »« it is believed, are bow for toe first time made available for Female Education in Auckland, «„«„_._ The Yea payable for each Boy will be Ona Guinea per quarterly term. For Oirls the amount for each will range from On« to Five Guineas, according to the departments entered _ _ ■• _ The prize lists for 1874 will not be declarer!, nor the prizes distributed, until Easter week (as customary), In order to await the result of the December examina tions by the Board of Education. A PspH T9ftob»s .etsuired, .



-"k*. "p OK SYDNEY. The R.M. Steamer Macgregoiy AViU leave for SYDNEY at D A.V LIGHT"To-morrow (Wednesday), Oth instant, H. M. JEKVI3, Agant. i"Vjk TVfOTFE TO CON- AwkTS^ JLI SIGNKES PRR SS. HERO, **Ps|fW£|K FROM MRLB URNE AND As the Hero has been nnaMe to secure a berth alongside the wharf, Consignees are hereby notified that the cargo will be put into lighters and landed on the Queen-street Wharf "at the ex pense and risk of the owners of same," in accord ance with terms of BiLs of Lading. CEUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, December 5, 18?5. •VT E W CASTLE COAL. NOW LANDING, Ex Dw.wknt, FOR SALE ALONGSIDE VESSEL, In lots to suit buyers at" 4s PER TON, CASH JAMES W. WALLER, CUSTOM HOUSE-STREET. HE BEACH, NOETH SHORE.— Bed and Sitting Rooms, unfurnished, with use of Kitchen ; lofty rooms ; pleasant situation.—Apply for address Flagstaff Hotel. Tj^LLERSLIE SPORTS. Winners in the late Athletic Sports at Ellerslie Gardens can receive their Prizes on applying TO MORROW, between the hours of three and four, at Mr R. Graham's office in High-street. ■|HE PRIZES of the Calcutta A Sweeps on the Hurdle Eace, Grand Stand Handicap, and Steeplechase, will be Paid at the Occidental Hotel TO-MORROW (Wednesday) night, atßp#m> EDWARD PERKINS. OST—A small Scotch Terrier Dog, on Sunday night last, nearly opposite the Caledonia Hotel, Symonds-street.—The Under on leaving it at the Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street, will receive a reward. If not, the Police are on the look out. LOST —Last night, a parcel contain ing Needlework,—The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at this office. AT L- v- A- Quarterly Meeting at the British Hotel, at 11 a.m. on THURSDAY. Members are invited to attend the Funeral of the late Wm, Hale, TO-MORROW (Wednesday). __ Secretary. ?| ENDERS required for Shingling a X House. —Apply 24, Wellington-street. IF this should meet the eye of Mendel SILVEHBTONJ3, he will hear of something ta his advantage by applying to Barnett and Levy, Queen gtreet, Auckland. O Ji. \fc IJS G M ACJii JN E-8. I am now agent for all the old-established and beat Sewing Machines hnown. viz.: Singers' Thomas', Howo a, Howe's improved, Wh eler and Wison, r-ussey and Pillings' improved' 'Little Stranger" and Wsnza.' A lirge Stock 10 select from A printed guarantee given w-th each mach'ne, ul wtaking to keep it in order for twelve months fre« o jharge. Repairs pro perly done. JSeedles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HKSLOP, The Pitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. ; KAPANGA SCHOOL DIBTEIOI. a. Certificated Teacher and a Female Assistant ate required for the above School. , * Applications to be sent to the Board of Education on or before the 4th pro December 28, 1b74 : , HN Ht-iNDERSON, late of Clackmunaihire Scotland, will hear of some thing to his advantage by communicating with R. TH'iMPSov Cunia-street, Port Chalmers. I?URNISHED APARTMENTS. i~ —Two rooms with use of kitchen required by a lady whose husband is seldom at home— S.J.H., Star office. shillings reward.— I Lost, near the Post Office, a Small Bunch of KEYS. —The above reward will be given on delivery at Stab Office. O CARPENTERS—Tenders re ceived until THURSDAY NEXT, for the Erec tion of House and Shop, labour only. For particulars apply to C. La Roche, Kyber Pass Road. T3AY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. 250 tons BAY COAL on sale, at reduced prices. HENRY GH_Pn_LAN, Agent. January 4; 18?.. LL Accounts due to Mr J. M. Fraz«b, late of the Hirh School, must he paid to Mr Wayte, of Queen street, on or before 18th instant, otherwise they will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery.—January 4,1875- TO-MORROW. PEACHES, PLUMS, APPLES, PEARS, AND HOPS. E. & H. ISAACS HAYS received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow morning, at 11 o'clock, at the Stores of H. S. Meyers & Co., Queen-street, she following fruits, &c, ex Hero :— 11 cases Peaches 60)4 cases Pluma 40 cases Apples 10 bales Hops. TO-MORROW NOON. Ex s.s. Hero From Sydney. . Q f\ CASES ASSORTED OU APPLES 67 cases PLTJMS. To be sold by Auction. R. ARTHUR Anctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. ROSEWOOD AND WALNUT PIANOFORTES, BY CELEBRATED LONDON AND PARIS MAKERS. • ■ HPHE Subscribers sell, at the Rooms, 1 Fort-street, on Friday next, Bth inst, at 12 o'clock, Walnut Pianoforte, by Allison * Sons „ „ „ Ziegler Rosewood ~ „ Collard & Collard ■ „ ~ „ Hopkinson „ >> >» Dehain ~ • ~ „ Tomhinson „ ~ >t Froed. SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Aurti9SSor»i



TUESDAY, JANUARYI'^:- ---' EXTENSIVE FURNITURE SALE, PONSONBY ROAD. B. TONKS &CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr W; C Hat, who is leaving for th» South, to sell, at his residence. Park House Ponsonby Road, on Tuesday, January 12. at 11 o clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising Valuable Trichord Pianoforte; by Bord, in rosewood ; Handsome Drawing-room Suite, upholstered in blue rep, consisting of Couch, two Easy chairs, and six Chairs; Handsome Walnut Cena-e Table carved, legs ; Wamut Canterbury. Very Handsome ar«e Gilt Mirror, Worked Feaner Stool, Cedar bookcase and Cheffonier, glass frout : Ce.Jar Telescopic y^nmg Table, extra leaves ; H-lr-sented Couch and six I nainr, Easy Chair. Case Australian Birds, Chinese Wo oox. Fenders and Sieel Fireirons, Water-Culor Paintings, Curtains and Curtain Pole.s. Lu-tres V*'H, Jf lnf v Half-Tester Bedstead. Spring Matress, Marble Wash stand, Rimu Chests Drawers, Cedar Toilet GJasses, Brussels Carpets, Walnut TinitDieces, Engraings, Rimu Cheifonier, Toiletware, Rimu FreLCh Bed stead, Hah- Mattress, Bath, Glass uiid Ohinaware, , Platedware, Gagozene, Cane seated Chairs, Waßfi- l stands, Dressing Tables, Ornaments, Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Patent Mangle, Pair Baggy Lamps, *c«»- __ v> sene Lamps, Kitchen I)tensiis, Garden 'xools, Jruro Brahma Fowls, &C, <Sc, &c. THURSDAY, NOON. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FLUTE ORGAN, &o. R. A X T' H U R HAS been favoured with instructions - " from Mr E. Glanvtlle, who is leaving for England, to sell by auction, at his residence, Karan- j ~ gahape Road, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, •' ". His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Rimu Suite, in leather ; Loo Tables, Dining Table, Chess Table, Brussels Carpet, Chairs, Curtains, Pictures, _ ~ Books, Clock, Oilcloth Carpets, Rimu Half- _ tester Bedsteads, Iron Bedstead, Iron Cot, * Palliasses, Mattresses, Toilet Table, Toilet Glasses, Washstands, Chest Drawers, Kitchtn Furniture and Utensils, Colonial Oven, China, Glass, and Earthenware. Also, A French Flute Organ. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. FURNITURE SALE AT LATE RESI DENCE OF MR LACKLAND, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. H_tVE been instructed to sell, onf Friday, at 11 o'clock, on the premises, main road, few doors past Windsor Castle, The Entire Choice Household Furniture—Com prising Mahogany Suites, Carpets, Cheats of Drawers, Bedsteads, Wardrobe, Washstauds, Toiletware, Stove, Washing Machine, Kitchen Utensils, Brockeryware and Crystalware, ■*2 c, &c. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HAIR-SEATED COUCH AND CHAIRS, &c, &c., &c. IN PRINCES-STREET AT TWO O'CLOCK. THE Subscribers Lave been instruc- " ted by Mr C. Samuels, who leaves Auckland per \ j$ Hero to sell at his residence opposite the Masonic \ Hotel, Princes-street, on Thursday next, 7th inst., at • \ ■ TWO O'CLOCK, . V' His Household Furniture. Handsome Piano-, --I forte in Walnut, by Kelly, nearly ntw, " with Patent Action and Seven Octave* ; Hiir- * seated Couch, four Chaiis and Easy Chair, Cheffonier, Dining Tab.c. Pair Curtains and Pole, Kerosine Liiihpa, chandelier, C-rprts, " Double and Single Bestead*, Marble top wasastacda and ware, Chest drawers, Hip aixd . foot Baths, Perambulator, Cooking utensils, Stove, &c, &c. S4MUEL COCHRANE & SON, ; Auctioneers. ' THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1875. CORN EXCHANGE. : ' , STOCK OF GROCERIES, &c, PUR CHASED AT THE LATE SALE OF MESSRS MURPHY BROS. ESTATE. G. W. BINNEY - m HAS received instructions from. Mr Stuart, to sell by auotiou, at the Cirn tx change, en Thursday, the 7th January, at 11 o'clock sharp, STOCK OF GROCERIES, Consisting of— OILMAN'S STORE, CHEESE, ETC. Thejwholelotwil be sold without the slightest reserve. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. WALNUT PIANOFORTE, DR AWING- ROOM SUITE AT KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in struction, from Mr Varnom (who is leaving fcr England) to sell, at his residence, near Mr Walker, Butcher. Karangahape Road, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, WALNUT PIA.NOFOBTE, Walnut Drawing room Suite (of eight pieces, in Crimson Damask), Centre Table, Gils Mirror, Brussels Carpet, Set of Chesimen (by Stanton, hand somely carved), Venetian Blinds, Bedroom Furniture, <-c, &a. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASS WARE, FILTERS, PIANOFORTES. Ex ASSAYE, FROM LoNDOH. NOW IN HARBOUR. i)/^ PACKAGES of Assorted _W\J E4.RTHENWAKE, CHINA, GLAS&WaKE, FILTERS, «c. Toilet Sets, Chambeis, Plates, Di*hes, Covered Dishes, Soup and Hauca Tureens, Kwers and Basins, Cups and *aucfcrs, 'Icapots, ■Bo«!ls, Tea and Breakfast Sets, Cupj and Saucers, Milk, Cream, Sugar !*lops, Muffins, JKge Cups, Wfcdte and Gold and Blue figured Sets of Jugs, Candlesticks, &c, Ac. Tumblers (mounted and cut), Filter-,. &c, 2^^. Pianofortes .ftr^TfC^'-: To be sold by auction as soon ss landed. V >;■ - •'. -jS (i . Terms—Cash. K. ArTt"hU : II,