UNKNOWN.

!ft?/ --'■'f_e- a nice young man, **>_> >enty summers old, * And wed a little actress girl, * Bui She hadn't any gold. xm had some, however ; but, you see, he ™ »t twenty-one when lie married, and so **?L>t handle the filthy lucre he was en- Slpd to on coming of age. What did he *? Cupid, with his winged dart, had him under the fiifth rib, and so he t married. Oh, cruel fate for one so youag. $? g to r y has already appeared in print, and decline to reproduce it. But the sequel— ' t> not quite sure what an ordinary sequel •but I know this is a bad one. He had * TC e been married a year, no a few months "*, a day, before his twenty-first birthday .fined to be jumping at him in a hurry, and membering that on that eventful day \_\ts to be placed in possession of £1500, i anddenlv bethought himself of thenumer * «pro. notes," "1.0.U.'5," and other -Ltments bearing his aristocratic autograph, which would considerably reduce that „ on nt Horror! The amount footed up *bo-t £800 (altbon-h for that he had only !Lived about £500), and if he paid the sums presented on those slips of paper what «o-ld remain ? Seizing a pencil he performed simple sum, and arrived at the balance due L him after settling all claims, £700. The festive youth thought and thought j«i D , and a happy thought at last Xnck him. I might incidentally men tion tbat his happy thoughts were tg- and far between. '■ I know what Plldo, he muttered "I'll bolt." Now bolt ing ig an easy thing to talk about, but it isn't quite so easy to carry out ;* so he put his "considering cap" on the place where his brains ought to grow and considered. His first trouble was—how about my better half ? gnd the next—bow am Ito get my things gtowed away without the knowledge of the holders of those " lOTJ'S ? (All my readers bive of course seen Mr William Hoskins as Major Jorum.) After turning the thing over w d over in his mind he decided to let the ••old woman" (she isn't twenty, but it's a way they've got,) know all about the torment jnd to prevent the "cent per centers" get ling wind of his flight. The first was, well I can't say it was easily managed, but | c went through it like any man 0 f his mature age — twenty and a hit. The second —well he managed that also in this wise. He took into his con fidence a friend—scarce things, but he bad one—and after confiding everything to him this friend expressed his willingness to aid him in his flight. Matters went on smoothly gnd " this nice young man" sent to his friend's lodgings a couple of boxes. These boxes were duly labelled with the friend's name and carefully shipped on board the K.M.S.S Macgregor. The well we can scarcely call him a levanter ; but the leeker of fresh fields and pastures new, iccompanied by bis friend, followed the boxes and hoarded the steamer. Here the "nice young man" got very nervous and was only steadied by sundry brandies. His friend —a very knowing individual —shook him together and whispered in his ear, "Look out old man, if anyone sees you they'll know there's something up." This itraig-tened him and he "looked out." After a few moments of anxiety a bell rang and an order in stenorian tones was given to " Heave aft the fore poop, splice the main hatch and haul the main bowsprit on the gangway." If this isn't strictly nautical, I trust ray readers will forgive me, because I'm not a "Gommon sailor man." At any rate after this order or something like it was given, the gallant vessel started on her way for Sydney. The "nice young man" went too, and his " cent per cent " friends like lord Ullin in Campbell's famous poem, were left lamenting. " Tom Tit.

PROSPECTING AT TAURANGA.

Wk learn that a prospecting party—White, Hannah, and Co.—yesterday received a prospecting license from his Honor the Superintendent for the Tauranga district. The exact locality ot the labours of the party in quest of auriferous deposit is on the Kaimui, in the Wairoa district, some miles inland from Tauranga, and to the north of the road leading inland.

Heavy Rains.—The Mercer Line Flooded.

The rain last night and to-day has been heavier than any time during the past winter. The Mercer train this morning only got as far as Buekland's station, near Pukekohe, when a section of the line was found to. have b_en washed away and there was no alternative but tj return. The engines were therefore reversed, and the pas- Mngers conveyed back,but upon reaching the Papakura bridge that structure was con sidered .to be in too dangerous a state for the train to cross. The passengers had therefore to get out and wade across through water varying from knee deep to breast deep.The dripping passengers werenoyt accommodated in a vacant carriage to await a train from town to take them back to Auck land where they arrived about half-past two o'clock in a famished condition. As shewing the rapidity with which the creeks rose we may mention that Mr McLaughlin drove down to the Papatoetoe station in his buggy, and after waiting there for some time he found that the intervening creek had be come so swollen htt it was impossible to re turn home. He therefore put up his buggy at the station, and came into the city for -helter. From our Hamilton telegrams it will be seen that the river has risen to a great bight, and flooded the W.S.N. Co's itoreg.

It is intended to employ three engines on the line, one to Papakura bridge, one to Buekland's, and one from beyond the place Where the line is washed away to Mercer.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

MERCER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The heavy rain has done considerable damage to property. It has washed away abou £ chain of railway formation just below Buekland's station, detaining the down train over two hours.

Therain has also caused a large land slip just above Mercer, which prevents the mail coach from running. _ The p.s. Waikato took on the Auckland mails.

Mr Duce, contractor for the Waikato Bridge, has had most of his timber washed away. The river above the coal-mines is thick With timber and sleepers. The river is ris ing, rapidly, audit is expected Mercer will be inundated.

COMMERCIAL.

The weather to-day acted unfavorably on the sale rooms, and prevented business being done to a considerable extent. Messrs Isaacs held a sale of immigrant stores ex Ocean Mail, which was largely attended, and the bidding spirited, the nature of the goods being scaice. In addition to tbe ready sale of stores, 100 packages of different kinds of teas were sold at prices with which the shipper was dissatisfied. 30 cases of champagne were sold 37s 6d per case. Mr R. Arthur sold the three shops in Queen-street, occupied by Messrs McHale, Seymour, and Searie, for the sum of £17. Messrs Cochrane and Son held a sale of household furniture, wearing apparel, and sundries, the property of the late Mrs Caden head, which realised average prices. At Mr. Greenwood's sale of poultry, pro duce, furniture, &c, held in the Market house on Friday, at noon, poultry was very scarce, but the small quantity entered for sale realised good prices. The country sellers appear to be holding back for Christ mas. _ Furniture, produce, &c, was quitted at fair prices, the attendance being very good.

Owing to a paucity of buyers at Mr Geo. W. Binney's Corn Exchange, the sale of hops and provisions were withdrawn until Tuesday next.

Mr R. Arthur had a fair attendance at his usual Friday sale. Potatoes, 7s ; butter (fresh), 9£d ; bacon, Bdto B£d; good cheese, G_d to 7d ; jams, 7s.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Last evening, by special desire, Miss Carry George re-pptaredas Mercy JYlenickin the ".New Magdalen " The performance w-s a success, and the laoy just mentioned obtained quite an ovation of applause, -he burletta of th 9 " Two Gregories " conclu led the entertainment. In this, Miss Jennie Nye appeared as Fanchette and created a fre_h sensation. Her acting was full of life and sprightliuess, and her voice, whicn is called into requisition for some charming songs, has a char ring about it which ia quite a treat to hear. To-night is 'he firnt of a series of fashion able Fiiday nights The performance will be Shake speare's "Kaiherine and Petruchi.l." Miss Carry George will take tbe part of Katherine the Shrew. The after-piece is to be a novelty in the shape of the burlesque " Don Giovanni," in which Miss Jennie Nye sustains the leading character.

Fifty Beautiful Designs to Choose From. a large shipment of carpets just un- PACKED, and now added to the very exten sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Bruß sell, from 2s 9d to 7s; very handsome hearth rugs to match. Curtains of every description from 3s lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts just to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and Pillows; good Feather Pillows at Ss Gd. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free of charge. Job Line in Passage Floor Cloth (4s Gd quality, slightly damaged) at 2s Gd to 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24feet wide cut and laid down Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing Room, City Ball, and see the cheapest goods in town.

The question of the relative merits of wooden and stone or brick buildings was discussed in a leadeiette in the columns of our contemporary the Herald yesterday. The objectionable feature of damp and sweat ing walla in the case of stone and brick in this clime of ever weeping skies has elicited the following letters which we regard as intimating a circumstance of no in considerable importance and interest to many: To the Editor : Sir, —I make a vartish which if properly applied on the interior of plastered walls, is perfectly damp-proof. I have u_ed the same in most exposed places in the North of England. In some cases the salt would be a quarter of an inch thick owing to the sea sand being mixed with the lime. After scraping this off and applying the varnish and afterwards papering with the most delicate toned papers I have seen the walls thus treated, after the lapse of ten years, perfectly dry. I never knew it to fail, either in the interior or on the coast. I used it for fifteen years, and always gave perfceb satisfaction. Jt would cost for one superficial yard Is ljd.—John J. Howard, Wiliiam-street, December 9, 1875.

THB BVKfIISTO STAR FRIDAY, PS[< 3sMß_Eft 10 1875



[IDTBBTIBBMBNT.] RAILWAY PBOGBE3S. T« the Superintendent or Manager of the Anokland and Merer Bailway. Sir,—Would you ple»se to send me one of your •ta»l«, or at least let me know what your signals «• that are required to m*ke' known wLen any w the inhabitants of the Tillage or district of Ota ■nhn wi»h to travel by rail to Auckland. (*lgned>-One who should pay carriage to the •mount of over £100 per annum, but for our extra "rtlnary railway system.



ft -_r Robert Brawin has now in his shop in Queenfja&ttsfc a /number of rare bulbs intro laoed^to^i^ colony by W. O. Palmer, f»_-, of Oarleton Gore. His show of roses, » also very fine. We can particularly commend the' Gladioln, Madame Dombram, Thalia, Virgilie, Madame Vilmorm, Arimda, Henrietta, Sirene, Elizabeth, Romulus, : Sngene, Soritie, and Dr Lindley.



rpO TAILORS.—Wanted, good Coat I Hands.—Apply to M. Murchie, Tailor, Short iand-street WANTED, a Nursegirl.—Apply at the Market Hotel. ANTED, Boy (City Hotel), Ploughman, Aged' Female, and Boy (Waiia kerei), General Servant (country hotel), Nursemaids and General Servants (town).—Hannaiord _ Registry, High-street. ANTED, a Message Boy.—Apply to T. Ellison, 73, Queen-street ANTED, a first-class Man for a large Store in the country; must have a good knowledge of drapery, and be a smart salesman. Sobriety indispensable.—Address " W," Box No. 46, Post-office. _^ WANTED, a strong Boy, about 16, for a store; good penman and knowledge of grocery.- Address "W," Box No. 46, Post-office. W^ANTtiD, good a General Servant. Apply to Mrs Smith, Chapel-street, 6 doors below Alexandra Hotel. ANTED, a respectable young Man as Lodger; no children or other lodgers ; terms, 18s per week.—For address apply to MrWarren, Grocer, Karangahape Road. i ANTED, an experienced Can vasser. - Apply at this office. ANTED, a good strong General Servant.-Apply to Mrs Gledhill, Wellesley street. WANTED, Private Apartments for two gentlemen, wiih partial board,—Apply by letter stating terms to ' Vero,' Stab offica. WANTED, an Unfurnished Room, with or without partial board.—Apply by letter to " EB," Choral HalL ; \T 7" A NTED, a good General Servant VV for a small family, where a Nursemaid is kept. —For address, apply at this office. WANTED, a Nursegirl from 14 to to 16. -Apply to Gardner's Wharf Dining Rooms, Queen-street. p WANTED, Tenders for Building a Chimney—Apply to T. A. Hicks, Mount Eden. ; WANTED to Sell, a superior sample of House Blocks and Posts, at the West General Store.—E Taylor. WANTED, Mr. Vavasseur to call at the National Insurance Company's Office, Queen-street, where he will hear of some thing to his advantage. WANTED, Double - lopped - eared Buck Rabbit.—Address by letter to OH, at this office. _____ WA.N TED to Let, two Front Rooms, unfurnished, with fireplace.-Moore _ Lane, Nelson-street. - WANTED, Tenders for a quantity Rubble and Cut Scoria Work.-Apply to George Rhodes, Contractor. WANTED to BCTY, several Cottaees of from four to six rooms each in or near to the cky Price, from £100 to A.s- an Allotment with or without five-roomed Cottsee near to Wyny--rd Pier. Price not to exceed J__.h!!_.a rottLe. J-275.-R 0. Greenwood, Auc ffi_eer heHo°_-e! eWd, and Estate Agent, Market _ OU iO. —— WANTED Known that I have on Sale—Men's Summer Hats, Is 8d each, usual nrice 2s ed-^oys' Hats, Is 3d e»ch, usual price Is 9d; C' lock.; I_ Sr for Is; 3 Men's -i_e Handkerchle s for Is; Men's Elastic Braces, strong and BQjd.^*«r pair; Bimmell s Soap, Brown Windsor_and floney, 2d per cake; «im_H_l- half-pint L^V£ 6d per bottle- TT l'ies,6d each; Ladies' Stocaings, 6d per ?ar; MensHocks, very good,6d per patei: a loiof Children's Socks, 3d per pahvThread Gloves^ 3d per pair; other goods equally cheap. 43T Remember, J. GaESN, Mo S3, Market. _ WANTED, 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 snares, mfst be made in the month of December, 1875.-W. Flood. -— WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottage in Ponsonby, laj>°or «°ly- Plans and specifications to be seen at the Newton Ste_m Saw Mills, until Saturday, the Hth instant, at 4 p.m. _j_-



________________________ I __■_-—— WANTED, Parties about to get married to purchase their Furniture from W. L. Both, manufacturer, for the lowest possible cash prices; and to know that they can have a cottage comfortably furnished for weekly payments.—Upper Queen-street, Newton. "ANTED to BUY, a four or five roomed Cottase in the vicinity of Hobson, Gre}', or Wake3eld-streets.—W. Flood 5 Exch»nge. ANTED, a good General Servant —App'y to Mrs Hesketh, Epsom W~ ANTED, a General, Servant.— Apply to Mrs. G. M. Reed, North Shore, at this office. , ANTED, to LET, two or three Bedrooms with use of Sitting-room; with board or without; suitable for man and wife.— Apply for address at this office. WANTED, 10,000 VISITORS to the Eilerslie Garden.—Strawberries and Cream; all kinds of Refresnments; Swings; Merry- Go-Round ; and Croquet Lawn for Visitors. Picnic parties provided lor on shortest notice. WANTED to SELL, about three acres Land situated on Great * orth Road, close by the lat. Superintendent's residence. Price, £5(1; one-half can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent for one year.—Address "Land." star office ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, 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 KOiOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply' all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, inclu-ln Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, 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 "Sard , Custom-house street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANT E"_D KN~OW N, ALEX JAS. BROWN, Working Man's Architect, is preparing designs and working draw ings for Villa Residences, Farm-houses, Cottages, &c , &c., at a low nominal charge, for the advantage of small capitalists. Estimated quantities and cost of work supplied free.—Private residence, Union-street, Auckland ANTED Enown, 30 trunks of Ladies' and Children's Boots at HOME PRTCF.S. Ladie.' and Children's Leather Boots, 4* 6d, 5s 6d, 6. 6d, and 7s 6d: Ladies' Kid Boots, I* Od, 5s 6d, and 63 6d. a New and Select Stock to choose from, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, N<wton. SMITH, deceiving and » ForwardiDg Agent, Queen-st-eet Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. ANTED KNOWN, Dry Storage to Let, with or without large yard, at Battye and Co.'s (late Quick's), Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTr-D, Tiirch'asers for Breck nell Turner and Co.'s Saddle Soap, the best preparation known for Cleaniue and JPrepprving Saddles, Bridles, &c., and rendering the leather soft and pliable; will not soil tho most delicate fabric even when need immediately after application. Cheaper than Soft Soap. Sold only by W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, &c., Queen-street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwingpr. 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, 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 Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street.. ________ %/y AJNXJ_I>. 600 tons of Uid * ▼ Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Ragß ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c at BATTYE * CO.'S London Marine Store, Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss. Manager _____ A LADY accustomed to tuition in Music and Singing is desirous of securing a few Pupils for a short course of Lessoris during the Christmas vacation.—For terms and further informa tion, apply to Mrs Lewis, Epsom House, Epsom ; or, Mrs Flower, Scarbro' Terrace Parnell. WANTED my Customers to Know, that I havo relinquished business in favour of Mr W. FAREY. under whom I have accepted an engagement to manage the Provision Department in his New Establishment, opposite the Fire-bell, junc tion of Queen and Grey-stree's, and while I beg to tender my most sincere thanks to those kind friendb who have eiven me such a cordial support in the past, I do very earnestly and most 1 espectfully ask that the samo cordial measure of support be granted to him in the future W F has undertaken to keep nothing but the best Dairies in Cheese and Butter, and the best brands ia Canterbury Bacon. Tho famous "Double Rose Butter" can now be had at Farcy's, opposite the Fire-bell, junction of Queen and Grey streets. A. BETTANY. N.B.—W. Farcy begs to inform the public that he has in stock at present a very prime lot of Sydney and Canterbury Hams, and those who contemplate a Christmas Picnic, and would like thtir spread beneath the greenwood trees to be a complete success, should at once inspect the stock, and secure one. Be in time ! ANTED, a steady Man, with a boy or wife preferred, wh^ c«i milk, to drive milk into town ; good watesand boa'd at (resent, and house and garden very shortly.- Apply Mr Cab.' s, Mangare, by On.hunga. LOST on Sunday morning last, be tween Amrlefea-st'eet and All Saints Church a mi all Lock being the fastening of a Pebble and >ii vet Bracelet. The finder will be rewarded 'oy leaving it at Mr Howdeos, Bbortland-street. J|Jkik rpHE S.S. 'ROWENA' ___________tWF is DETAINED until 1 o'clock TO MORROW, 11th instant. No cargo received after 12 o'clock. MUTTON and lamb! Lamb and Mutton! Cheaper than ever! Come early to prevent disappointment.—W. J. Messenger, Queen street, j pH^&TMAS PRESENTS! NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS! Sewing Machines ! Sewing Machines ! The most useful and best to give. Eight reasons why A Machine you should buy, —At Dennes'a: Ist. He has twentj different kinds. 2nd. He gives one month's free trial. 3rd. He asks no security. 4th. You can exchange a Machine yon don't like for one you do like. sth. He charges nothing extra for six month's credit. 6th. He takes old Machines in part payment ior new ones. 7th. He is the Largest Importer in the Province. Bth. He will give a Limr-Light Entertainment to any Society free if the members find bim one or more purchasers to the extent of 10 guineas. _y W. C. Dennes, having made fresh arrange ments, begs to inform tha public that he repairs aU kinds of Sewing Machines upon tht premises, expedi tiously and cheaply. GREAT CENTRAL SEWING AND WASHING MACHINE DEPOT, Queen-street. MACHINE NEEDLES, of all kinds, 3d. each, or 2s. 6d. per dozen. SPECIAL NOTICE. The WAIKATO MAIL COACH will leave Mercer for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 10 a m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leave Hamilton for Ohaupo, Te Awa mutu, and Alexandraon Tuesdays and Saturdays. Return Coach from Hamilton leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for the last train to Auckland. Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr. J. Soppefs, No. 8, Queen-street, or at the office, Mercer, will be forwarded with care and dispatch to be prepaid. Not responsible for parcels valued over £5. C. G.._QUlo__, Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-eta€*t, l Aue__auia>gent.



yr 'AND O. MILN E, ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR NEW SPKING DRAPERY, MILLINERY, &c, j Comprising all the Newest Styles and Makes n— Ladies', Girls', and Maids' Costumes Black and Coloured Silks Tussore, Japanese, and Mikado Silks The new Silk Grisaille Plain and Figured Lustres Lustrines, Balernos Silk Warp Lustres Challis, Orasselmes Fancy Dress Materials of every description. nspection Is Invited of our COLOURED STRIPED GRENADINE, at 4&d. per yard. _-? ■■ x | MOURNING. ] —o— Black French Merino from 2/3. J „ Ciape Cloth from 1/6. > „ Coburg, Paramatta, Barathea, &c. „ Watered Prints „ Crape from 3/. I -v ' JB3T OUR PARIS MILLINERY -?£* Is just to hand, together with an immense Stock of Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Ladies', Girlfc', Boys', and Men' Straw Hats, Head-dresses, Dress Caps, Ornaments, Scarfs, Bows, Collars and Cuffs. Capes, Mantlettes* Fichus, Cuirasse, andTabliers &c, &c. A Large Variety OF DBESS ANDTMANTLE TPwIMMINGS GENTLEMEN'S AND BOYS' MERCERY Of all kinds. A large Bock of MANCHESTER GOODS on hand. WEDDING A!N D MOURNING ORDERS promptly Executed. M_. & C. ~M I L N E CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street. T OOK OUT! T OOK OUT! COOMBES' NEW CLOTHING SHOP, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, _T EXT TO GILES' BUTCHER SHOP OPENS ON SATURDAY NEXT. n order to Dispose of several Shipments in excess of the Storage afforded in my present premises, 92, Qui en-street, I intend to OPEN FOR A FEW WEEKS THE ABOVE PREMISES With a Quality a_d Style of Goods of J^EN'B, ]gOY3', AND V° UTfIS' QLOTHING Which are not to be obtained in any other House in Town. To effect a SPEEDY CLEARANCE the Goods will be SOLD REGARDLESS OF VALUE. The following Lines will prove the fact— MEN'SJWEED SUITS, J Jgg q£ fo 25g ALL WOOL TROUSERS > -i r\ a cA AND VESTS from.. J lvi> DU TWEED . TROUSERS \ g g AN IMMENSE OTOCK OF T>OYS' /CLOTHING. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKER SUITS, FROM 8s lid 8s lid 4S lid MOLE TROUSERS, FROM 4S lid AN IMMENSE STOCK OP HOSIERY, BRACES, TIES &c, Ac, Ac. TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF VALUE. A LARGE LOT OE MENS' SILK DRESS COATS AT 15a. WORTH 80s. AIT IMMENSE LOT OF MEN'S SACK COATS AT 5s lid* NOTICE. —Persons having business with Mr Christopher Greenway are requested to transact the same at his office in High-street. Hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—S. N. Bushill, agent.— Auckland, December 9,1875. ORTH SHORE.—A new Cottage on the Beach to let; excellent view.—Oliver Mays. I HAVE now an unlimited supply of Strawberries and Cream ; usual superior quality. Ko fear of disappointment. —R. Alison, Willow Grove, Beaoh Road, Devonport. EVONPORT, NORTH SHOEE. —For Immediate ' S «le—4_- acre* Good Land, with Cottage, Barns, and Stable. The land is fenced under crop, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees Prlca £250 Terms easy Also for Sale, a four-roomed Cottage, on a good site' —Oliver Mays DURATIONAL DISTRICT. — AucK land City West, No. 2. Applications for Exemption from Payment of the Education Rate will be heard by the Committee in the School-room, Wellington-street, «n FRIDAY, December 10, at 7.30 p.m. W. GORBIE, , Chairman of Committee. ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-jstreet. photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori _____ cartes In Auckland. OT Children's Portraits takes instantaneous! ; "Wi



-t • i< i * ... ~,.r i. 1 1 THE Entertainment of the A_cklan< Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Class has bep: ; POSTPONED until FRIDAY next, 19th instant, i; I consequence of the inclement state of the weather. F. W. MARTIN, Secretary. "pHINCE OF WALES THEATRE Sole Lessee G.W.Collier. Stage Manager .. .. RW. Lawrence TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), DECEMBER 9, 1875 _HP~ Gramd Fashionable Night! W KATHERINE AND PETRUCHIO! 835~ Katherine, MISS CARRY GE"RGE ! ISr ._fter which, LITTLE DON GIOVANI{I! B_?~ Giovanni, MISS JENNIE N_E ! C_^ SATURDAY—DoubIe Bill! piTY HALL MO INS. ORIELS TROUPE GEAND "MATINEE TO-MORROAV ATERNOON, A'J_ 2 p.m. Admission to any part of the house, Is. Sc_ool Children, Cd. Q I T V HALL, MONS. ORIELS TROUPE. * mr POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE IN AUCKLAND OF THE ABOVE COMPANY. saturday"~evening, DECEMBER 11. TjEVONPOET HALL. NORTH~SHOEE. MONS. ORIELS TROUPE. MONDAY, December 13. ONE NIGHT ONLY, When the above Company will appear. Prices : 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. rs I T V H A L L. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. TWO HOUBS WITH E. D. DA VIES, Premier Ventriloquist of the World! Assisted by his Daughter, Miss EVA NORAH DAVIES, And bis Talented Company. N.B. — Fun teithout Vulgarity. CALEDONIAN £IAMES AT ELLERSLIE GAEDENS. The Annual Caledonian Games will be held in Eilerslie Gardens on the 27th DECEMBER (Boxing Day), when £100 will be given away in prizes. The Competitions will include Running. Jumping, Tossing tbe Caber, Hammer Throwing. Tilting at tbe Ring, Dancing, Bagpipes, Putting tbe Stone, and other Highland Games. Eull Programme on Saturday. ALFRED KING, Secretary. PK IZ E MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, 'New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1572, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Solo _gentin Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefipld-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. "a b a z A A II -CX. * in aid of the . WHAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1 MANSE FUND Will be held in the City Hall on 15th, 16tb, and 17ih December. MR MITCHEL, PITT - STREET, Auckland, brgs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection oi PICTURES, FANCY GOODS. &c. ExteiiFive Library. Terms moderate. N.B. —Book bought, sold and exchanged. FOR SALE, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass ; also, lot 66, Manku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 69 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, -10. 8, Queen-street. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, a three roomed Pottage in good repiir at Springbark, Ponsonby.—For particulars, apply to Mrs Rogers, Ponsonby .store, near McKinstry's. TO LET, at Eilerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, in cluding six an da-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASH TON & SONS, No. 8; New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, the Two Shops in Queen-street, at present occupied by Mr DysoD, Draper. — Apply R. Home, Insurance Build ings. O.N SALE—The Original and Genuine Dr Townsend's Compound Extract of SaR'.A.-'aKlLLA.—___o_b.____.loN & CO., Agents, Durham-street QUFEOLK HOTEL, PONSONBY. FRLD.vY, DECEMBER 10. GRAND BOXING ENTERTAINMENT. PROFESSOR DAVI*, aesisied by friends and Gentlemen amateurs, will give a Grand Entertain ment as above, in the Large-room of the Suffolk Hotel, on Friday next, at 8 p.m. Admission, Is. A Class will be formed at tne conclusion of the entertainment. Terms moderate. np~o BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up tc 10 o'clock a.m. on Satur day, 11th instant, for the _r»cti<_n of a Two-Storey Residence, in Hobson-street. for O. Greenway, Esq. Plans and particulars at the office of T. JB. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. OURNEYMXN BAKER'S ASSOCIATION. The Quarterly Meeting will take place at the British Hotel on Saturday next at 7 p.m, when a fuil attendauce is respectfully requested. J. JUAVIS, Hon Secretary. N S A L E Ex White Eagle and late arrivals: California Bmoked Herrings, New Ling Fish general assortment of Tinned Goods consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in M and and P. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces by, Beard and Co.'s bes-t Sea Fish Hooks, Shaik ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rods, Winobes, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle ' Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875. See Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. F. E. COMPTON, Queen-street Wharf.



I l"k|k "E 1 OR THE THAMES "■ W^^^t The P-s- ENTERPRISE Will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the Thamei TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. HOLM S BROS /CHAMPION E A C E. The DRAWING for PRIZE-* in the r.bove Race will take place THIS EVENING, at 9 o'c'ook sharp. H. N. ABBOTT. City Club Hotel. STRAWBERRIES and OKEAMTof the finest quality, daily, ar M-son Bros.' Parnel Nurseiy. MRS THOMAS, Monthly Nurse. The highest references given Terms mode rate. —Address next Mrßliiikie, Victo'ia-street. AND PROVINCIAL TTANDBOOK, for 1876- NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. All Advertisements intended for insertion in the issue of the above work for 187G, must he dentin during the ensuing week, in otder to facilitate early publication. Th*- book will be full of new and interesting matter, a synopsis of which will be announcfd on an early day. The publishers have confidence in submitting the Handbook of 1876, as in advance of all its predecessors, the beet work on the province of Auckland, and the largest Shilling Book ever published in New Zealand. TAIRUA GOLDMINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An "Extraordinary Meeting of this Company will be held in the large room of tbe Insurance Buildings, Queen-ptreet, Auck_nd. at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of MONDAY, the 13th day of December, 1875. Business : " To receive Directors' Rpport, Financial Statement, and Mining Inspectors' Report of Mine " I" To consider financial position of the Company, the preset.t condition of the Mine, its prospects, and to determine the future course of pro ceedure to be adopted." i "To pass a special resoluti to make new provision ' or provisions in lieu of Rule No. 2." " To elect nf-w Directors, if necessary, and trans act all such o'-her bui-iness as may be requisite." By order of the Directors. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. 3rd December, 187 S. On Monday morning, Shareholders can, on applica tion at the Company's Offices, Grahamstown or Auckland, be supplied with a copy of Report and Financial Statement. VALUABLE FREEHOLD FOR SALE. MESSRS HENDER-OV & PTR4GGON Offer FOR SALE their Va uable Freeh-Id Property in Vincent-street. ' he Buildini? is a large Double- House, e-ch containing six rooms, or may be n_ude into one Large Handsome Dwelling of twelve rooms. The property is beautifully situated, commanding a must ext-nuve view of the city. The looms are spacious and weil ventilated. Intending Pur haaers _7ill be thtwn over the pre mittßon a_ jliijf'iori. HENDEESON & SPEAGGON, Vincent-street. TENDERS ."REQUIRED FOR DEBENTURES TO BE SOLD UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT, 1873. Fiest Issue, _G20,0C0. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until neon of MONDAY, the 201 ---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 Buiioings Act. 1875, acdsecured Qi_ tho pieces of land set forth in Schedule 2of the said ». ct Tbe total amount proposed to be i-sued at present is £20,000. The Debentures bear interest at tlie rate of 7 per cent per annum payable half-yearly. The Principal to be repaid at par, by the application to annual drawings of 1 per cent Sinking Fund The Debentures will be usued in amounts of £100 each Part of the property upon which the Debentures are charged it. at p esent leased, and produces an annual income of £1609 per annum, beiog sufficient to cover the in tees- aud Sin_mg Fond on the amount of Debentures now proposed to be issued. A portion cf the old Suomue Court S te remains to be leaseii, together wiih o her valuable j roperties. _N To more IJebeuturefi will be issued until the rents equal the annual charge lor Interest ar.d -inking Fu.:d. Tenders to st*te the amount poposed to be given for each Debenture of jGIOO. G. GREY, Superintendent. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. By Order of the Trustees in the Estate OF H. M. JiRVIS. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. NEWCASTLE. WAIWERA, AND MANGONUI. T"HE subscribers have received in ■ structions from 'he Trustees in the above Esta':e to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday. 18th instant, at 12 o'clock, Newcastle, Waikato—»Jlotavnt 12, of the Township of Niwcastle (junction of the Waipa and Horotiu Rivers), containing 24 perches, situated in the centre of the Township, and fronting the Horotiu Riyer. Allotment 25, close to above, containing 37 penhes. Waiwera—Allotment 105, Parish of Waiwera, con taining 104 acres, and fronting the Waiwera- Wera River, near the Hot Springs, and adjoin ing tho property of Mr John Anderson Mangonui—Lot 12 of the subdivision oi allotment 2, County Lots, Mangonui, containing 5 acres 10 perches, having a frontage to the Harbour of Mangonui. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, ■ Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Hi-PBURN -STREET. * TO BE LEASED FOR SIXTY SIX YKARS. I^HE subscriber lias received instruc tions from the City Couicil to sell by auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, December 13, at 12 o'clock, The Lease, for a teTm of sixty-six years, of Five Large Builaing Allotments in Hei burn-street, situati-d between ihe properties of Me.-frs. Edson and Macky, and crose to the Ponuonby Road- Lot 1 adjoins Mr. Edson's property, and has a fruitage of 110 ft 6in, by an average depth of 157 ft. Lot 2 has 110 ft 6in fron'age, by a depth of 146 ft ' „ 3 „ 142 ft „ 4 „ 146 ft " 5 ~ . 160 ft And adjoins the property of Mr. Thomas Macky. The above allotments are situated on the most elevated part o! the City, command maani-Ci-nt views, abut on the Park, and are most convenient for business men and oth rs engag»d m the city, and offer a capital otportuuitj to obtain a healthy residence si c without the necessity of inventing a large amount of money. Plans and t< rme of Lease can be s en at the office of the Town Clerk, Canada Buildings; or at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE.& SON, Auctioneers. CORiN EXCHAJSGE. CHAIRS! CHAIRS! CHAIRS! IMMEDIATELY ON THE ARRIVAL OF IHE LIZZIK FOX FROM NLW Y-RK, VIA DUNEDIN. GEO. W. BINNEY, W] LL sel by public auction at the Corn Exchange immediate y.otj the arrival of the Lizzie Fox from -New Yoik via Duaedin, L B9 cases, Chairs. Terms at Sale.



.1 I ] Ill" i. B. TONES.] [R. C. Cr&SR,;,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15. *$■ EXTENSIVE SALE OF PROPERTIES s AT . CHELTENHAM (NORTH SHORE), ONEHUNGA, • moitNteden, p^.n vjure, Brighton, 1 \ &c, &c, &0. BY ORDER OP TBE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE MRS. SHEPHERD. f B. TONKS & -CO. HAVE been instructed by the Trustees of the lato Mrs. Shepherd, to sell by auction, on Wednesday, Decembfr 15, at 12 o'clock, The Unsold Properties in the above Estate, i Particulars in a few days. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13. , IMPORTANT | UNKESEJRVED SALE i . OF i VALUABLE FREEHOLD, CITY, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY • PROPERTIES. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE WIL LIAM MORRIN. i HPHE subscribers have been favoured ■ with instructions from tha Execntors of tbe lata William Morrin, to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 15th December, at 12 o'clock. Without Reserve, Tne following Real Estate of the said William Morrin, comprising in the CITY. , HOBSONSTREF.T—SvLb-di virions of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, Section 35, City, viz :— Lots 3 aiid 4, 20ft each to Hobson-street, ad joining Hawkeswood's Foundry Lot 6, corner of Hobson and Bmnswiek-streetfl, 25ft by 60ft, Lot' 9 and 10, 20ft each to Hobson-street, ad joining Mr Leahy's residence. HOBSON-STREET— Part of Los IS, Section 29, Oity. comer of Hobson and Pitt-streets, situated im mediately opposite Wellingrton-strget, and be tween the United Methodist Free Church and Br< ok'yn House VINCENT-STREET— Part of Lot 6, of Subdivision cf .Allotments 15 to 19. Section 28, thy, 4ftfrontago to Vincent s'reet by 62ftto 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 Hepburn-street VICTORIA AND CBAPEL-STREFTS— Part 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 _»rdrews, grocers, and C Fossett. dr-per. ALBERT-STREET-Purt 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 _J years. SUBURBS. UPPER Q UEEN-STREET— Subdivision of Allotment 7, Section 7, Suburbs comprising about 27 Lot " being Lots 4 to 6, each 33f'• frontage to Queen-stro and adjoining Mr Butt's residence Lots 12 to 15, e*ch 33ft frontage to Queen^str Lot 16, 40ft frontage to Quf 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 85, each 33ft to Cansda-street Lot 36, 40ft to Pitt street, and 49ft to Canada street Lot 37, 33ft to East-street Lot 41, 36it to Canada-street Lot 42, 20ft to Pitt-street, by 151 ft to Canada street Lot 31, 3", feet frontage to East-street. FREEMAN'S BAY— Allotments 1. 2, 34. 5, 6.7, and 8, Section 19, Suburbs containing 1 acre 2 roods 19 perches, situated at the comer of College and Franklin Roads SOUTH NEWTON— Iots 6 and 7, Section 6, of Sub division of Allotmei t514,15. and pwtof 13, Sec tion 7. Suburbs, 87ft 6in to Regent-street, by 110 ft to Oxford-street,with Brick House thereon erected SPRINGBANK, PONSONBY-Lota 41 aid 42, of Sub-division of Suborban Allotments 32 and 33, Section 8, 80ft frontage to Brown-street REMUERA -Allotment 11, Section 16, Suburbs, con taining 12 ac-es lrood 21 perches, all fenced, planted, and now in good grass ; situated oppo site the property of fir George Aruey and the rerf -ence or P. Comisky, Jsq 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 tbe property of J. M. Lennox. *s_ REMUERA— Allotments sand 7, Section 16, Kuburta, containing 30 acres 29 perches, all securely fenced, a> d extensively planted with forest and ornamen tal tree-, with House and Out-buildings thereon e>ected as lately occupied by M. Uannaford Esq. HARP OF ERIN HOTEL— i'art of Allotment 7. Section 12, huburbs, at tlie junction of the Great South. Onehunga, and Panmure Roads, having 1,840 links front*ge lo the Great South Road, 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 contaiting 479 acres, known as Somerville'g Claim, and adjoining Mr. Keily's property, Dairy Flat Tr.4._-M.R_E..r--.llotment 44 and Fouthern portion of Allotment 42, Parish of Hikurangi, County of Man-den, 120 acres BAY OF ISLANDS- All that parcel »_ Land in the County of Hukianga, contai ing 106 acres more or less, bounded on the north by th- Waitpkupa hau stream, on the south by tbe Waim* hirer and Waitohara Creek KAIPARA -1754 acres known as Poke Otus, bounded by the Kaipara Kiver, Wharauroa Creek and Waipu Kaibu Creek. MONGONUI— -Allotment 158, of the Township, con taining 2 roods 20 perches, fronting the Beach Road. QUEENSTOWN, ONEHUNQA-lo\*l,S. 9 and 10 of Subdivision of Lot 2, Section 15, of Subdivision __ of Allotment 8. Section 13, situate in the Maou kau. Parish of Waitemata, immediately oppoaito the Landing-place. SAMUEL COCHRANE tc SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THREE COMFORTABLE COTTAGES. THE subscribers have received in structions from tbe City Council to sell, by puMic auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, December 13, at 12 o'olock, The Lease, for a term of eight years, of three allot m nts on the Karangahape Road, with the Orttages thereon erect-d, situated near the R servoir, at the junction of the Ponsonby and " Karangahape Eoads. Lot A has 69 feet frontage, aDd has erected on it a Cottage containing four roou s and skillion, and is now let a' 13s per we k. On this jroperty is a good weil, brides a tank attached to the cottagi. Ii )t B has 37 feet frontage and on it is a Uottage of four rooms and ski ,lm, 'at-t, &c, ;.nd is let at 12r per week, I o C has 31 feet f rentage, and has erected on it a Cottage of tive roo.i s and slulUon, tank, &C, and is let at 11b per week. N B. —The above are Bituated 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 he seen at the office of the Town-Clerk, Canada Buildings; or at the offices of _•• .'■''■' " SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13. 4 By Order of the Mortgagee. VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, PARAWAI. THE subscribers. have received in structions to sell by public suction, s tithe Land Mart. Fort-street, Auckland, on Monday, 13;h inst., at 12 o'clock, Let 53, of a subdivision of a pot tion of a Block of t -"'■■'. Land granted to the Church Mission; r. Sock ty, situated at Parawai, Hauraki, Queen* County, containing 8 acres, and. bounded by the Hera waka Cr< ek, fenced and improved MMLhavlng erected on it a new aud c6'_fortaoi«* Vila Residence, now in the occupation cipfr Jame» McKoberts. '■ N.B. — O ac-half of the Purchase-money can lemain v inortg a^e, SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON, Auctioneer*.